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New Britain herald., 1924-08-14
CL0THIER GIVES GOOD
 ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF
Forces Norton to Go the Limit to Win at Newport Tennis
 Matches.
By The Associated Press.


 Newport, R. l., Aug. 14.-B. I. c. Norton. formerly of the South African Davis cup forces had his troubles in defeating the veteran William J. Clothier of Philadelphia in the starred match of the Casino cup lawn tennis singles today. Norton. now a resi- dent of St. Louishad to put forth the best of his stop volleys to overcome the national champion of 1906 in three long sets. The score was 7-5, 2-s, 6-4.
 Clothier held mostly to back court position. His driving for passes was unusually strong, so that he forced many of the games to deuce points.
 Harvey Snodgrass, Los Angeles, was the first to win a place in the semi- final round. By chop strokes and an irresistible net attack the over whelmed Clarence J. Griffin. San Francisco, so. 6-3.
 August 14-"Little Bill" Johnston. San Francisco. had to put forth his most fiery drives to defeat Dr. George King, New York, 6-2. 5-7. 6-8. In the second set the Davis cup defender was three times within a placement of his rival Under pressure John- ston becameu nsteady, his outs and nets costing him the set.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-14
DWELL INQUEST
 IN M|DDLETOWN
(Continued from First Pase)
are a tough gang"

are tough gang"
 The most important testimony was
 that given by George H. Shattuck,
 mechanical engineer in charge of the
 time clocks which o'Neill used on his
 rounds. M. shattuck had several of the dials that are used at the hearing and showed that the dead watchman was punctual in his rounds as a usual thing.
 The dial used the night of the dis appearance was introduced and showed that there was a slight lrregu- larity in the recording at 7:S0 o'clock in the evening. From that time until 12:S0 o'clock the clock had been punched regularly. The clock was not punched again until 2:10 a. m. Mir. Shattuck said that O'Neill should have recorded his rounds several times during that interval.
 At 3:25 a. m. the dial showed that ONeill had started on the round. The last ring was at $40 o'clock which indicated that he had completed it. MT. Shattuck said that no record of '''t tlc' iiii4o Nds IUuHu. IJ1eTC should have been another at s o'clock, he said.
 The mechanical engineer testified that 1t was O'Neills' habit when mis- sing round to leave note on his desk explaining the reason for not ringing up. A note found on Shant- tuck's desk the morning of the dis appearance will be introduced at the inquest this afternoon and is expect ed to give reason for O'Neill missing rings between 12:30 and 2:10 o'clock.
 Officials of the factory testified that ONeil's rounds would not bring him near the vicinity in which the body vas found.
 The hearing was adjourned for one hours recess at 1 o'clock and will meet again at 2 o'clock standard inc. This afternoon State Policeman Arthur Cone, who was active in the | tate police investigation of the disap- ,earance, Dr. Charles Bush, medical | examiner of Cromwell and Constable | John Lewis of Berlin will be called to he stand.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-14
SlO0,OOO IS SENT
 ID AID CHINESE
American Red Cross Starts RtlleI
 Work Tor Sufferers

Washington, Aug, li,-Ihe Ameri. can Red Cross today eabled slnD,001 tor the relief of victims Of the floods sweeping several provinces of China, Lhairman John Barton Payne ordered the donation upon receipt of q report transmitted through the state denartr menl al The request Of he Red Cross by Minister sehurman at Pelling,
 Minister Sehurman estimated that ten million persons are already affect cd by the floods and that sl0,t00, 000 will he needed for relief work, Emer- geney relief measures are being ear- lid on by various Chinese philanthro- pie organizations and the famine re- lief commission is laying plans to meet distress which Is sure to follow de- struetion of the crops.
 Estimated funds which may be made available through the imposi- ton Of customs and transportation surtaxes. flood relief campaigns, etc.. would total seven and a half million dollars, leaving two and a half mil- lion dollars otherwise to be raised If the situation is to be fully met.
 '+fhe present situation is very seri- ous," Minister schurman stated: '"fhe spring crops in north China are short due to drought, and the fall crops are destroyed over a wide area due 10 rains. The water will remain over large areas for some months, so that winter wheat cannot he planted"
 No request has been received Tor the dispatch of Red Cross relief work CTS from this country, and according iy none will be sent.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-14
Foreign Exchange

New York, Aug. 14.-Foreign ex- changes steady: Quotations in cents: Great Britain, demand 454, cables 454 IA, so day bills on banks 451 Is; France, demand 5.63 I-2. cables 5.64; Italy, demand 4.49 34, cables 4.50 IA; Belgium, demand 14 1-2, cables 5.15; Germany, demand (per trillion) a3 7-S; HollShd, demand S9.07; Nor way, demand 14.0O; Sweden, demand 26.6S; Denmark, demand 1925; Switzerland, demand 1886: Spain, de- mand 1850: Greece, demand l.S2: Poland. demand 19 If; Czecho-Slo- vakia, demand 2.97: Jugoslayia, de- mand 1.25; Austria, demand .0014 Is; Rumania, demand .46: Argentina. de- mand SS.S0; Brazil. demand s.90: To- kio, demand fl 5-S; Montreal 99 53-64
New Britain herald., 1924-08-14
Flies to Dinner Dance
 In Giant Dirigible

St. Louis, Aug. 14.--Dirigible bal looms have uses other than those Of war; Lieutenant Colonel John A. Paegelow, commandant of Scott Field, Relleville, Ill, the ar111y's chief light er-than-a station, demonstrated last night when he flew to a dinner dance at the Sunset Hill Country club in the giant airship TC-3 He was accom- panied by three lieutenants. land- ing crew of 25 soldiers sent by mo- tor truck, waited on the lawn west of the club building and caught the ship when 1t landed. The ship left the fields at 7:35 p. m. and arrived ever the club at S:15. The officers re- nlained at the dinner dance until 11:45. An hour later they were at home, AS miles away.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-14
City Items

sislls Rshskah lodge, Nc, n, Will hold a regular meeting Friday eYss ning, A fnll attendance is desired, in order 10 decide about an outing at Hammanasseit Reach next week,
 A son has heen born to Mir, and Mrs, Paul Johnston of De Sand, Flor Ida, Mrs, Johnston was formerly Miss Constance corhin of this city.
 Edwin K Adams Of Berlin was arr rested this morning by Policeman William strolls on charge Of reek- less driving, The officer claims Adams was sneeding on South Main street,
 F, q, Flood reported to the police today that eight quarts of milk were stolen this morning from customers on Hillerest avenue, Daily avenue and West street,
 A meeting of the building eommis- sion will be held tonight at o'clock, Routine business will be taken up.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-14
THREE INCHES APART,
 NEW RULE FOR DANGERS
Dancing Masters Continue to Adopt Rules At New York
 Convention

New York, Aug. 14.-"Keep your distance - three inches and don't whisper" was the slogan for dancers adopted today by the International as- sociaton of masters of dancing.
 "The proper position for tripping the fantastic toe in public is for part ners to stay far enough apart so that when they converse they must raise their voices above whisper" said a resolution adopted
 '"rhe left arm of the leader and the right arm of his partner should be gracefully extended and the formers right hand should be placed in the small of his partners back. ever so firmly"
 w. F. Kavanaugh of New Bedford, Mass, who has been teaching danc- ing for about half century said: If dancers will live up to their regula- tions there will be no further need for such ballroom signs as Improper Dancing Not Permitted!' or 'Strangle Holds and Half-Nelsons Barred,' or Your Feet-Move them too.'"
New Britain herald., 1924-08-14
Worlds Smallest Plane
 In 1900 Mile Flight

Dayton, Ohio, Aug. 14-The world's smallest airplane, the "Alouette," /" landed at McCook field late yesterday after flight of 1900 miles from Kelly Field, Texas. Lieutenant Donald Phillips, Kelly Field pilot, now sta- toned at McCook Field was pilot He also was the engineer who had charge of it's construction.
 The plane has a wing spread of IS feet and weighs 4S0 pounds with the motor. It has speed capacity of 1o5 miles an hour and carries fuel sup ply for four hours flying at full speed. It is able to cover 20 miles on a gal lon of fuel. The ship is an original model.
 The flight to Dayton was started week ago.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-14
POWERS OF STATE COPS
Supreme Court to Determine Their Exact Status as Regards Enforce nent of Prohibition Law.

Washington. Aug. 14.-A test case will be carried to the supreme court by the government to determine whether state policemen are to be in- cluded under the term "ans' officer of the law" as used in the Volstead act. The question has become an acute one, officials of the department of justice said today, in the state of Washington where there is no statute providing forfeiture of vessels or Ne- hicles transporting liquor.
 The western district court in Wash- inston held that the federal authori- ties could not take over state seizures and proceed for forfeiture of the ve- hicles Ths decision was affirmed by the circut court of appeals for the ninth circuit
New Britain herald., 1924-08-14
Girl Wins Point in Her
 Suit Against Rich Man

White Plains, N Y. Aug. H. Miss Muriel Buell. of Mamaroneck to- day won a point in her suit against Jefferson Livingston, wealthy turfman and retired manufacturer. when Su- preme Court Justice Taylor denied Livingston's motion for examination of Miss Buell. before trial and granted her attorneys molten for a bill of particulars.
 Miss Buell. is suing for s1750 monthly for life. which she claims Livingston promised her if she would refrain from pressing breach of promise suit. She declares that the payments stopped after one year.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-14
Danbury Car Conductor
 Victim of Armed Bandits

Danbury. Aug. 1.-Two armed men boarded a trolley car of the Dan bury and Bethel Street Railway Co. in Bethel shortly before midnight last night. At the point of their revolvers they robbed Roy Beers, motorman, of about s2S, and Sylvester Wixted, Jr., a passenger, of three dollars After the holdup the highwaymen jumped from the car and ran to an automo- bile which was waiting nearby and made their escape.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-14
MRS, LAURA WIGGJE DIES.

Greenwich, Aug. 14.-Mrs. Laura Newman Wiggin. widow of the late Rev. James H. Wiggin of Boston and | native of Brattleboro. Vt. died at the home of her son. Field Point park, here today. aged 80. A daush- ter, Mrs. Walter Keith of Cleveland, O.. and two sons. Albert H. Wiggin and Langley W. Wiggin of New York survive. The funeral will be held in Cambridge, Mass., Friday.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-14
New York's Mayor Gives
 In to COmptrOller's Demand

New York, Aug. 14.-Ending con- troversy of three months standing, Mayor Hylan and the sinking fund commission today yielded to the de- msnd of comptroller that s35,oOO, ,ooo of city funds now lying in banks drawing two per cent interest be in- vested in serial bonds of the city of New York drawing 41s per cent in- tnrest
New Britain herald., 1924-08-14
BANDITS GET SEQ, ,OOO.

Joliet, H., Aug. 14.-Six bandits held up employees of the State Bank of Lockport, near here. today, gather ed up about s20,o0O in currency, and escaped In an automobile. A sheriff's posse went in pursuts
New Britain herald., 1924-08-14
SEEKS st. .nnn DAMAGES.

Carl DePsce has started suit against salvatrice Moscotti in which he seeks s1,ooo damages. The action is over the alleged failure of Moscotti to pay note due. Constable Martin Horo- witz served an attachment on prop erty owned by the defendant this af- ternoon.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-14
GET GEMS WORTH $5,oOo.

New York, Aug. 14.-Four bandits today held up the pawn shop of Nor timer A. Ausses, in Stanton street, bound the manager. two clerks and three customers, and escaped with iewelry and precious stones of an es- timated value of $50,000.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-14
DR BULL VERY ILL
Yale Athletic Association Not Likely to Have His Services As Drop Kicking Coacl, This Fall.

New Haven, Aug. 14.--It was stat cd at Yale today that Dr. William T. (Billy) Bull for many years coach or the Yale backfield football candidates, especially in the kicking department, would probably not return to Yale this fall owing to i'll health. Bull in his footbal days was a famous drop kicker and has trained many Yale gridiron candidates in the art. Dr. Bull Is now at sanitarium in North Carolina.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-14
FRr,.Nsoy SUED.

John Erlanson has been named de- fendant in an action brought by J. E. Kilbourne. the plaintiff claiming s1.soo damages alleged to be due for plumbing services rendered. Papers were served on Erlsnson this sfter- noon by Constable Martin Horovfta
New Britain herald., 1924-08-14
Hayward Formally Seeks
 GubernatOrial Nomination

New York, Aug. 14.-William Hay ward, U. s. district attorney. today announced his candidacy for the re- publican nomination for governor of New York.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-14
FALL PROVES FATAL

Bridgeport, Aug. 14-Frank Grasso, 2s. a painter. who fell from a scaf- fold on building in Kossuth street, August 5. died today in St. vincent's hospital from fractured skull.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-14

New bond offerings today were in excess Of si5,o00,000 the largest be- ing the $5,000.o0O 5-year per cent secured gold notes of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co. offered at 99 to yield b,20 per cent. An issue of s3,0s5,O00 25-year exter- nal secured refunding 8 per cent sink ing fund gold bonds of the republic of Bolivia at 93 and interest 10 yield s.70 per cent also was offered.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-14

F. !. Gooby and family of 10 Madi- son street have returned from New foundland where they spent q month with relatives and friends.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-14

Mir. and Mrs Howard Draper and son Wesley. will spend the remainder of the week In New York City and vicinity.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-14

City Engineer ]. D. Williams will leave Saturday for his annual two weeks vacation.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-14

'. S. TREASURY STATEMENT. [. S. Treasury balance. s214,S3e,65s.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-14

Surplus freight cars in good repair and immediately available for service totalled S22,s30 on July si, according to the car service division of the American railway association. This was q decrease of e2,S62 cars under the number reported on July 22, Sur plus coal cars in good repair on July 3i totalled 14s,s+0, a decrease Of ill., 76s. Practically no car shortage is being reported.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-14

The Misses l.. Heckman and Mar garet Zeigler are spending their vaca- ton at Grove Beach.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-14
Personals

Fred Shepard of i7s Bassett street Is spending this week at Highland lake, Winsted.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-14

Stocks of slab zine in The hands Of American producers August totslled b2,7oh short tons, an increase of s,0si for the month. This compares with an increase during June Of 7,sso and during May of a,sS6, Shipments in July totalled 3s,s9s tons against 3s,- i22 in June,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-14
WaH Street Briefs

New York, Aug, ll,-Reeent exr tenslEe establishments form spseula- live accounts in the stock market are widely attFibntsd 10 a disposition on ihe part Of large traders Co await further indications Of the trend Of fall trade and the political campaign before adding 10 their commitments, Con- version Of paper prohls into cash has accounted for much of Inc recent heavy selling. particularly 0f indus trial isanes which have enjoyed large advance since the bull movement started more than two months age,
 The United States Gypsum Co, has declared an extra dividend Of 1 per cent on the common and the regular quarterly dividends of per cent on the common and IF. Der cent on the preferred, all payable September 30 10 stock on record September lb,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-02-22
HIGHER WHEAT TARIFF URGED
Hearing Opens In Washington on
Plea of National Grain Council.

Hearing Opens In Washington on
Plea of National Grain Council.
Washington-Any increase in the
duty on wheat must be accompanied
by corresponding advance on -four
it was contended before the tariff
commission at the opening hearing
held on the application of Wheat
Council Of the United States for an
increase of so per cent in the present
duty of 80 cents bushel on wheat
Former Senator McCumber, of
North Dakota, counsel for the appli-
cants, contended that flour was now
being sold wholesale at very low
margin and reminded the commits
sion that when Congress enacted the
present tariff law great care was TAX
en- to provide the proper differential
between the rates of duty imposed on
wheat and on four This differential,
he asserted, could not be disturbed.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-02-22
Rrevities of Worlds News Sent By
Cable and Wireless.
DENNY RESIGNS AS
NAVY SECRETARY
Friends Inform Coolidge They I'm
derStood His Embarrassment
in Keeping Secretary.

Washington-Secret of the Navy
Edwin DENLY has resigned and will
retire from the cabinet on March 10
He informed president Coolidge
that in view of his connection with
the oil leases he did not desire to
further embarrasA the administration
by remaining member of 1t.
The president. in letter accepting
the resignation. praised the official
record of his retiring naval secretary,
and said he acceded to the request
with regret.
Theodore Roosevelt, who as assist
ant secretary under Mr.. DENLY had a
ferred the naval reserves from the
navy to the interior department, con-
ferred with the president and an
nounced later he did not expect to re-
sign.
There was no indication that Mr..
Coolidge had given thought to sue
cessor to Mr. DENLY but it appeared
Likely that one would be selected with
out delay
After repeatedly declaring he never
would quit the cabinet under the fire
of those who have criticised his part
in the oil leasing program, the secre-
tary notified President Coolidge that
he was ready to step out.
His decision followed telephone
consultation between the president
and Mr.. DENLY in which all of the
latest aspects of the situation were
talked over in the light of informa-
ton passed on to the White House by
republican leaders in the senate.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-02-22
"Dnrk'' Stars

The United States naval observa-
tory says: "A dark star is an invis-
ible or very feebly luminous star. AS it
is impossible to estimate the proper
ton of stars that are dark it is con-
ceivable that these may greatly out
number the visible ones. That many
dark stars do exist, however, is shown
by their effects on the orbits and OIL
the light of certain luminous ones, and
by the appearance of novas."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-02-22
They Were All Mackays

man named Mackay left Glas.
gov restaurant the other evening and
was greatly annoyed to discover that
a taxicab he had ordered was not to
be seen. He promptly rang. up the
cab office to discover the reason for the
carelessness.
"But, SIR" said the clerk, the driver
told me that just a little while ago a
gentleman came out and told him that
Mr.. Mackay's taxicab was not to wait"
"Mr. Mackay's taxicab!" beloved
the other. "D'you know what was TAX
ing place in the restaurant? A Clan
Mackay gathering!"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-02-22
Ocean Water Temperature

When the Gulf stream and the ice
berg laden Labrador current meet on
the southern edge of the Grand Banks
of Newfoundland extreme differences
in the temperature of the sea water
are often observed over short dis
tances. The blue water of the Gulf
stream can sometimes be seen to be
separated. by a sharp line of division
from the dark and icy water from the
north. This dividing line is what is
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-02-22
Scout Life-Sauing Medal

The gold life-saving medal OF the
Bow Scouts of America is awarded
only for cases of unusual heroism in
which the rescuer's life has been i'm
periled and successful application of
scout training in the emergency has
been displayed. On the medal the
scout insignia occupies the position OF
crest; below is a circle, in the cen
ter of which is the mystic sign repre-
senting the three ancient. elements
fire, air and water, from which danger
always comes. A red ribbon suspends
this red badge of courage.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-02-22
Scent in Gems

The perfume of precious stones was
discussed in lecture in Geneva re-
Gently, says the New York World, by
the French jewel expert De Hense-
laer. Some stones, such as the en-
erald, he said, give subtle, pleasant
scent when reduced to powder, while
others, among them diamonds, have a
disagreeable odor
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-02-22
Actiue in Scouting

Scouting's program Of work and
play for a boys leisure time has
proved so helpful to the churches of
this country in furthering their pro-
gram of work with the boys of their
congregations, that an increasingly
large number of scout troops are being
formed by practically all denomina-
tons. To care for the work incident
to this increasing development new
division has been created by the execu-
tive board of the national council, Boy
Scouts Of America, entitled depart
ment of church relationships.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-02-22
OBREGON FLIGHT REPORTED
Mexican Rebels Claim Heavy Federal
Losses, With Many Prisoners.

Mexican Rebels Claim Heavy Federal
Losses, With Many Prisoners.
Frontera, Tabasco-Details of a
battle between the forces of General
Estrada and the rear guard of the
column commanded by President
Obregon near Palo Verde were con-
tanned in reports received at head
quarters of Adolfo de la Huerta here.
President Obregon was reported to
have fed from the scene of combat
on horseback when his forces were in
confusion following desperate fighting.
The federals were said to have suf-
fered heavy losses, and the prisoners
reported taken by the revolutionists
are reported to number men from the
81 Obregon regiments.
Revolutionist headquarters has re-
ceived reports that General Cavazos
captured three trains at Teller, state
of Hildago, between Mexico City and
Pachuca.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-02-22
Favors Joint Action on Waterway.

Washington The Canadian gov
ernment's suggestion that the United
States appoint experts to work jointly
with similar appointees to be desig-
mated by Ottawa on the st. Lawrence
Great Lakes Waterway project. has
been favorably viewed by Secretary
Herbert Hoover in communication
to Secretary c. E. Hughes.
Mr.. Hoover's opinion was sought
by the state department and will be
used as a partial basis for the reply
it will make at an early date to the
Canadian note on the subject.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-02-22
Too Fresh

"Why did you strike the telegraph
OPERATOR" the judge asked the darby.
well, yo' honah," said the culprit.
sit was jest like this: / hands him
q telegram for NAH girl, an he starts
in readin' it. So l jest natchurally
Bow