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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-02
MISSISSIPPI BANKER
 KILLED. IN SMASH
s. w, Owen Crushed Beneath
 Wrecked Auto

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Aug. 1.-S. w. Owen, president of the Citizens Bank of Tunica. Miss, and h member of the Mississippi senate from Tunica and Coahoma counties, was crushed to death when the automobile, in which he was riding, toppled over 25-foot enbank- ment near Lakeview, Miss, 15 miles south of Memphis last night CT early today.
 A passerby discovered the over turned automobile with Mir. Owens body pinned beneath. it shortly after daybreak today.
 AIr. Owen was 49 years old. In ad- dition to. his banking interests he was one of the largest land owners in Tun- ica county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-02
NEGRO IS JAILED
 IN MOTOR DEATH
Macon Authorities Hold Dave
 Flint For Safe Keeping

MACON. Ga, Aug. 1.-Charged with the murder of Mid Britt, whose mangled body was found early today on high way near Forsyth, Dave Flint, negro, was brought to the count jail here to- night for safekeeping following his ar rest at Forsyth, near here.
 Officers said they followed autOmo- bile tracks from the spot where Britt's body lay in the road to the home of Flint, where they found a blood-stained automobile. The negro admitted that he felt something dragging under his machine last night" but denied knowl- edge that he had killed a man, the aU- thOrities said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-02
PRAISED FOR ATTITUDE ON MOBILIZATION Official Statement Is Is-
 sued From Camp
 Mcclellan POLITICAL MOVE POSITIVELY DENIED England's Unprepared- ness Cited As An Ob-
 ject Lesson
(By Associated Press.)

ANNISTON, Ala, Aug. 1.-An official statement from camp headquarters at Camp Mcclellan, Ala, the largest training camp in the United States, was issued today explaining the national defense day test and emphatically denying the impression abroad that it is political move. It maintains that ito place our first defense day in the light of a political move would be nothing short of a national dis aster." The statement says:
 'tNo more convincing evidence of the patriotism of the people of the south can be found than in their refusal to treat national de- fense test day as a political issue. Nowhere in the United States has there been more wholehearted and enthusiastic support of the plan by which the war department, for the first time in it's history hopes to put the country on a sound basis of protection against invasion and foreign aggression.
 A National Disaster
 ''To place our first defense test day in the light of a political move would be nothing short of national disaster, after years of a patient and untiring effort the war department has sue ceeded in piecing together the macinery for a nationwide mobilization. The complete absence of any such maCiin- cry cost us 15 months delay in the last war. The same thing cost England the lives of millions of her young men, and the most devastating war in her history. GeIm many declared war, count ing on her greatest ally with full con fidenpe that none of her opponents would get ready to fight in time to escape annihilation. The only thing that kept heR from success was the unezgected efficiency. of the FIeaci mob ilizattohs ! 4 Now our machine is ready, and the war department wants to try 1t out No city would install fire engine without giving it test run. Nor would any one say the city fire department was trying to start a fire Or even wanted fire, just because they insisted on testing out the fire engine. Yet it is just as Consistent and logical to at- tack the war department on 'the grounds that they want war or are trying to start war. ~
 South Praised
 '''To the everlasting credit of the people of the south it can truthfully be said that none of this criticism has come from them, Recognizing the in herent commonsense of holding a test mobilization, they have individually and through their representatives, put themselves on records as indorsing the plan.
 ''Evidence of this lies in the support they have given the summer training camps, which are just now concluding their work. At Camp Mcclellan the largest citizens military training camp ever held in this corps area has just finished its course 1t will be followed this month by the largest national guard enrampment held here since the war, with troops from six southern states. With such guarantees of popu- lar approval there can be no doubt of the success of national defense day, insofar as it affects this section of the United States"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-02
5 MOTORISTS DIE
 M PENNSYLVANIA
Car Plunges From Road Near
 Knoxville

WELLSBoRO, Pa, Aug. Hive persons were killed today when a motor car driven by 0. D. Patterson of Mans. field, Pa, plunged over the bank on the highway near Knoxville, Tioga county. Patterson and his daughter and Mrs. ". D. Husted and her daugh. ter Bessie were killed almost instant ly and Mrs. Patterson died later in a hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-02
HAMILTON BUSBEY
 DIES IN VIRGINIA
Was Nationally Known As Ed
 ucatOr And Writer

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, Aug. l. Hamilton Busbey, S4, nationally known educator, author and publisher died today at the National Soldiers Home at Hampton, Va.
 Mir. Busbey was for number of years editor of the Field and Farm, a spoft- ing magazine During the Civil war he was member of Company C.. first Kentucky infantry. His body was sent to Ohio tonight for burial at his home there E
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-02
EXPECT BEET INCREASE
Canada Crop Estimated 20 Per Cen
 Higher

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. IA 20 per cent increase in beet sugar in Canada over last year is expected this year, according to George E. Springer, secretary of the Union Sugar company and Alameda Sugar company. With the states production of sugar beets, es- timated at S00,000 tons the refineries yield would be about 2.40O,000 bags or 100000 tons, and increase of fifth over last years total it was stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-02
HAS NARROW EsCAPE
[ By AssOciatod Press. ]

MOSCOW, Aug. 1.-President Ka- lenin of the Soviet government had a narrow escape from death by lightning today when the house in a village in which he had taken refuge during q thunderstorm was demolished by bolt. The driver of his carriage was instantly killed and an accon pnnying photo Grapher injured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-02
IRISH DISPUTE OVER BOUNDARY
 BRINGS CRISIS
Free State President And Ulster Premier Sum-
 mOned To London
(By Leased Wlre to Age-H -HeraIdl

LONDON, Aug. 1.--The dispute over the Irish boundary, after growing stead fly more critical for the past several days, has developed now into crisis of the first magnitude.
 J. H. Thomas, minister for the colo nies, has virtually given Ulster q time limit in which to begin settlement of the question and opposition leaders in Dublin are urging that the Anglo Irish treaty be abandoned.
 Thomas has announced in the house of commons that if Ulster fails to ap- point a representative to the boundary commission, the British government will introduce bill providing for set clement of the dispute and will press for passage, of the bill regardless of the consequences to ourselves es'-meaning the labor government.
 Conference Proposed
 In the hope of ayerting a three-cor. nered break which would affect Eng land, Ulster and the Free State, Thom- as has sent an urgent invitation to President Cosgrave of the Free State and Sir James Craig, Ulster premier, to confer with him in London.
 In the London Press, meanwhile, 1t is generally agreed that the dispute may lead to general election in Eng land, although the labor government Is doing it's utmost to stave off u decisive fight and to reach compromise be- tween Cosgraye and Craig without sub hitting to parliament n bill for en. forcing the treaty. between England and Ireland. The treaty provided foI a boundary commission to adjust ter 2 SritoF5al dispalfes between slgter si59
 Ulster Fails To Act
 Ulster SC, far has declined to appoint representative to such q commission.
 If the government attempts to force through settlement by legislation in parliament, the tory richards are ex- peeted to oppose bitterly and move to Top off territory from Ulster, while the laborites and liberals would support any move for the general qualification of Ireland and the maintenance of fine present Free State regime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-02
NOT TO RROADCAST

CHICAGO, Aug. 1.-Broadcasting of opera in Chicago will be discontinued this season it was learned today. The increasing number of radio stations is understood to be one of the reasons for discontinuing this popular feature of the air. Besides many music lovers showed tendency to sit comfortably at home to listen instead of supporting the opera by their presence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-02
THE WEATHER

Alabama: Partly cloudy, probably local thundersh0wers near the coast Saturday; Sunday generally fair. Mississippi: Partly cloudy.
 Georgia: Partly cloudy.
 Tennessee; Partly cloudy.
 tCOmplete weather data will be found on Page l6.l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-02

PARIS, Aug. 1.-(By the Asso- ciated Press. lThe members of the American Bar association ended their official visit to Paris with ten and reception at the American Cham Der of Commerce this afternoon at which Judge Clayton of Montgom. cry, Ala, was presented with the Insignia of the Legion of Honor by Leon Meyer. undersecretary of the Merchant Marine department, rep resenting the government.
 Judge Clayton in his address said he hoped that some kind of world court finally would be instituted, in which the United States could par ticipate.
 Among the other speakers were Myron T. Herpick, the American ann bassador; Manuel Fournier, presi- dent of the French Bar association; Silas H. Straun of Chicago and Blythe W. Baruch, president. of the American Chamber of Commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-02
FULL FORCE MOBILIZED FOR SERVICE All Persons To Be Dis- armed At Gather
 ings GUARDS AVAILABLE
 IN HOURS TIME All Vacations And Days Off Are To Be Elim-
 mated 2 MORE ARRESTED
 AT SHREWSBURY Clubs And Guns Taken From Car About To Enter
 Enclosure
2 MORE ARRESTED
 AT SHREWSBURY
(By Associated Press.)

BOSTON, Aug. 1.-Mobilization of the state patrol for instantaneous riot duty and an order for the dis arming of persons bearing weapons at assemblages comprised two steps taken by officials today to end hoss tilities between Ku Klux Klan members and others. These steps were taken in consequence of clashes at Lancaster and Haverhill.
 Every member of the police pa trol has been ordered to duty, va- cations have been cut short and days off postponed. Arrangements have been completed so that 90 or more motorcycle officers may be mobilized in case of emergency at any point in the state within an hour.
 Commissioner Foote of the de- partment of public safety an- nounced orders today for the dis arming of all persons, including klansnen and their opponents, at meetings held in the futur,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-02
TT VAS 4 SAD DAY!

When Andy Gump and Min told little Chester goodbye as he left on his long jour ney to Australia, it was a sad time. Andy was brave because he thought it was the greatest opportunity any boy ever had but Min felt sure some thing was going to happen to their little boy as he travelled
 thousands of miles
 TT-oT. Ds Nl.A.g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-02
TWO ARE ARRESTED
n ,ares TreeF Es AznbilixesS A asSas
 For Energeriey

IF- tLares Traap Ks AEnbiIixed A lslals
 For Emergency
 WORCESTER, Mass, Aug. 1--zwo men were under arrest in conse4uence of Ku Klux Klan gathering tonight in Shrewsbury, near here, and large detachment of the state police patrol was mobilized at the Holden headquars ters barracks in command of Capt. George A. Parker. Three other arrests were made during the day s a result of the investigation into the disorders between klansmen and anti-klan syme pathizers at Ballard Hill, Laneasters Tuesday night and Wednesday morn ing.
 The arrests in Shrewsbury were made after the local police and state patrolmen had found weapons in auto1 mobiles entering the enclosure where the klan meeting was being held. Those ar- rested were Albert c. Olson of Worces- ter and Thomas Sorenson of Lancaster. Police say they found a rubber hose filled with zinc filings and covered with tape in Olson's machine, and two small clubs in Sorenson's car.
 The police also raid they took from the other cars Il clubs, one lead pipe and five loaded revolvers. The eOeeu- pants of the cars were told that they could not enter the klan enclosure un- less they left the weapons in police custody.
 Still Investigating
 The three arrests which came as an aftermath of the Lancaster riot was the continuation of the investigation by the state police, who have been enc deavoring to get evidence regarding the identity of those who participated ae- lively in the disorders.
 Charles Schumaker of Lancaster, one of those arrested, was charged with dis turbing the peace. Police said the meet ing in Lancaster, where Klansmen were. besieged for nine hours by hostile mob, was held on his property. During the demonstration there three men were wounded.
 Schumaker, police say, admitted he had fired a gun into the air to frighten the crowd that he feared would destroy his property. The police said they were convinced after their investigation that the gun which Schumacher used was not the weapon that inflicted the wounds on the three injured.
 Two Leominster men were arrested in that city and also charged with disturb ing the peace. The police say they par ticipated in the stoning of the klans- men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-02

across the world all by himself. Uncle Bin, Chesters fabulously wealthy uncle has promised Chester the there is boy-big little-who will not be inter ested in the remarkable things Chester will and do in Australia The story of this trip is remarkable entertainment and it is told every Sunday in the eight page comic section of
 THE ACE-HERALD
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04

of the light house on sudsFos island in the FsFors when she was obliged 10 abandon lhs machine,
 slays Mith ihe Whale
 As the Richmond steamed of, the traRleE with . whale alaneside, was siill standing by, Her skipper ap- peaFed 10 he undecided whether 10 follow the drifting plane or remain with the whale, hut finally concluded to take the latter alternative,
 The value of the naval patrol pros lection for the fiiers was amply dems onstrated in yesterdays search for Wade and ogden, After the patFolT llng vessels were informed that the flyers had made a forced landing. the Richmond and the Billingsley cons ,erged on the position indicated by the message sent by Lieutenant smith and the destroyer, making si knots, had ample time 10 reach the damaged plane before the late darkness in these attitudes, The Billingsley, in fact, reached the Boston immediately after Wade and ogden's machine was found by the Grimshy tTswler,
 The radio was stllled, except Tor or" heial business, during the search for the missing airmen.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04
GUNMAN KILLED AS
 HE SLAYS OFFICER
ChIeI of Canton, H., Police Also
 Wounded

Peoria. Ill, Aug, i,-Asslsiant Chief of Police Dave o'Brien, aged Ah, Of Canton, was shot and killed and Chief Of Police W, II, Ray, aged bo, was probably fatally wounded st ! o'clock yesterday morning when an unidentified gunmaR opened fire on the two officers in the southeast part of the town,
 The gunmen was shot and killed by o'Brien before the latter died,
 Posses are securing the vicinity et Canton for Ford roadster with two men, who are believed ta have taken the gunman to Canton for the express purpose of doing away with the two officers,
 Neighhars say the car dropped the man off in the neighhorhnof shortly before ii o'clock, Immediately atier- ward the police were called, some one saying there were some liquor runs ners in the southeast part of ihe town
 Chief Ray and his assistant hnr' risd to the vicinity and on, seeing the mysterious stranger. asked him what he was doing Not getting a satlstac- tory reply the chief said' Come on with us: we'll take you to iail."
 Before they could arrest the man he pulled two automatic revolvers from his coat and started firing oRrien fired three times before he died. each bullet hitting the gunmar.
 No means of Identification were found on the dead bandit. He had siao in four bills in his pocket and a rair Of rubber gloves His hat had hecn purchased In Beardsfown, fll,. The dead gunman was never seen be- fore in Canton.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04
City Items

V, Fasauale of isa South street re- ported at police headquarters yester- day that he lest poekeiheok cons taining ss7 in hills and sS In gold on the a:a7 o'clock train from Hartford Saturday night.
 Why not have your eyes examined now. Frank r Goodwin, eynsight specialist. s27 Main streei,-advt
 George olcott Of sos Arch street has reported to the police the theft of tire from his automobile in front Of IS Main street.
 J. Hoberman Of 70 Talcott street has reported 10 the police the loss Of a black cape. a silk sweater and a pillow from his automobile as it stood in front of his home Saturday night
 Joseph Falrey Of 5a East Main street reported to Sergeant Matthias Rival Saturday night that his auto mobile struck boy on Spring street, The boy escaped with slight bruise on the head.
 Mrs. Clarence Hofher of 72 Dwight street. has returned home from the New Britain General hospital where she has been receiving treatment.
 Dr. J. W. Bush moved office from 40 Main st., to S3 Court st.-adt.
 The suit of Waite Rudnicker vs. Annabal Zacchi has been withdrawn from the city court docket. Thomas J. cabelus was counsel for the plain tiff and Seymour and Parmalee repre- sentcd the defendant.
 Rev. W. A. Harty branch, A. O. H., will meet tomorrow night at o'clock in Judd's hall.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04
USED GAR SALE

tu,v Clearance at . z5S discount.
 Prices effective until the c6th.
 The cars listed below are all in sood running condition and are priced so9o less than the regular market price, Visit the showroom. LIST OF USED CARS NOW ON SALE
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04
City Advertisement
GRADING, ROADWAYS. BRIDGE AND SPU.LWAY CONSTRUCTION
New Britain, Connecticut, August 4, 1924.


 Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Park Com missioners of New Britain, Connecticut, until 5.0O D. m., August 19, 1924. for the grad ing of pond, construction of dam and spillway, one stone bridge, one wood bridge and one culveft and about 5000 feet of gravel or macadam road way at Stanley Quarter park in the City of New Britain.
 A set of plans and specifications may be obtained from Ralph B. Wainwright, Supt of Parks, New Britain upon deposit of S1o.00; said deposit to be refunded to unsuccessful bidders upon the return of the said plans and specifications before Sep tember 6, 1924.
 Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, payable to the order of the City of New Britain, in the amount of $2,000.00 or by satisfac- tory bond for this amount as a guar antee that the bidder will enter into contract within ten days after the award of the bid. Checks or bonds of unsuccessful bidders will be re- turned to them immediately after the final action on the proposals The right is reserved to reject any or all bids.
 By order Of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of New Britain, Connecticut.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04
MOTHER IS ARRESTED
Kidnapped Their Child, is Complaint of Father From Whom Wife Was Separated.

Stamford, Aug. 4.-Helen santoris schietinger is under arrest in White Plain, N. r, for the Stamford police on complaint made by her former husband Joseph Santoris. local taxi cab driver that she had taken From his custody their five year old son Victor Santoris.
 Mrs. Shietinger was today admitted to bail of s1,000 by police court Jus tice Taylor pending further hearing. She will fight extradition proceedings. to santoris she took the child from his house here on Sunday July 20 and was to return him that night but did not do so.
 They were divorced sometime ago and both have since remarred. By the divorce decree custody of the child was given to the father but the mother is permitted to take him at stated intervals.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04
Providence Grand Jury
 Called in on Bomb Case

Providence, Aug. 4.-The grand jury was called together in the su- perior court today in special session presumably to consider the charges growing out of the gas bomb incident in the state senate on June 19. Pre- vious to going into session Associate Justice J. Jerome Hahn charged the members not 10 let any political con- sideration influence their delibera- tions. He also insisted that the jurors keep their proceedings absolutely se- cret.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04

6S9.50 S3,53TO0 City of New Britain estimated cost Of work S,500.o0
 s4,189.50 Accepted, Adopted, Certified from record and published twice by order of the Common Council: Attest, ALFRED l.. THOMPSON,
 City Clerk.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04
PAINTS WHILE BATHING

New Haven, Aug. 4.-Lewis Cohen, 27. of Florence street, Hartford, who fell unconscious after bathing in the Sound at Woodmont yesterday was. re- ported to be recovering at Grace hos- pital today. Hospital authorities de- clined to discuss the nature of his illness.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04

LATE MODELS IN USED CARS AT REDUCED PRICES Dodge Brothers brand new touring car. 1923 Hudson sedan. 1923 Hudson coach. 1921 Studebaker touring ear. 1922 Buick touring car. 1920 Buick touring car. 1923 Maxwell sedan. 1923 Durant sedan.
 Essex coach, pass. .- les3 Buick touring,
 Don't Miss This Sale! HoSEYMAN AUTO SALES CO. 13s ARCH ST. PHONE s1as.
 OPEN EVENINGS.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04

DEPENDABLE USED caKs- DODGE BROTHERS 1923 coupe ia.2 touring,
 FoEps iast ! deor sedan. 1881 touring, is.o touring,
 MAXWELL isii touring.
 BUICK 1911 sedan.
 TERMS ARRANGED THE 8. AF. MOTOR SALES CORP. Dodge Brothers Dealers Cor. Elm and Franklin stb
 Phone f5t. orsn Men, Wed, and Fri. EYss
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04

USED CARS
 ta. taken tn trade for new FordaL All m good condition and priced Iew with easy tsrma Overland touring, modal b. Allen IT, touring car. Ford 20. coupe. g. touring car. e2, coupe 20, sedan. 20, ton worm drive truck. 20, h ton delivsry. 22. roadster. IS. touring car 15. coupe a3. roadster. 32N. AuroMoT1vE USED CAR EXCHANGE. PHONE 72s-2. ss ARCH sr.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-04
City Advertisement

Acceptance Of Market Street. from Newlngton avenue 10 Connecticut Ry- enue and establishment of street, Grade and Building Lines thereon: Clerks office, City Of New Britain, Conn. August 1, 1924.
 To whom f may concern:
 Notice is hereby given that the Board of Compensation and Assess ment of the City Of New Britain Of New Britain. has made the following appraisement and award Of damages and assessment for special benefits or botterments on the proposed accep- tance of Market street, from Newing- ton Avenue 10 Connecticut Avenue, and the establishment of street. grade and building lines thereon. viz:
 East Side. Damages. Benefits Augusta Samarzcsky ..s26.00 s12O.0O The Central Realty Co. 4O.oo 24e.OO John Loomis ......... 20.oo l2o.o0 The Central Realty Co 1000 6o.0o Juyana Barvidas .... 2O.0O 12o.oo Margaret F.. Curran... 26.16 156.96 Margaret F.. Curran ...1o.oo 5000 Agy Grodeckis ....... lO.O0 6o.oo Aix and Ann Ahlberg
 jointly ........... o0.oO 130.00 The Central Realty Co. 1000 6o.oo Agy Grodeckis .... 4o.OO 24o.oo Martha Wisnewski .... 1000 5000 Frank Nair ..loS.4n 1oV'4o Leroy Strong ........ 16.6O 99.bo J. J. Higgins ........ 2l.6O l29.bO
 West Side.
 Augusta .Samarzeeky 1000 so.oo John Loomis ........ 1000 5000 Peter and Stefanio Trz-
 asSo, jointly ....... 20,O0 l2o,0o The Central Realty Co. 20.00 12O.Oo George Eger ........ 1000 bo.oO Thos. Stagis ........ 5000 lso.o0 John Loomis ......... 1000 60.Oo John A. Samuelson .., 12.OO 72.0O Margaret l.. Curran .. 14.16 S4.96 The Central Realty Go. 1oD.5S 6O3.4S Leopold Laskoski ... 2O.0o l2o.o0 Jos. Lepowski ........ lO.Oo bo.o0 Jos. and Stanislaw Le-
 powski, jointly ..... 1000 oo.oo
 6So.5o s3,537.00 City of New Britain
 estimated cost Of
 work S,500.00