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New Britain herald., 1924-08-30
QUINN OUTLINES HIS
 AIM FOR THE LEGION
Rehabilitation of Disabled and Preparedness
 Are Big Issues

Hartford, Aug. 3o.--"Rehabilita, tion of disabled ex-service men, the welfare of war orphans, and req sonable preparedness are the great problems the American Legion IS facing today" declared national com mander John R. Quinn of the Amer ican Legion this noon on his arrival here, en route to the state legion convention at Torrington.
 Commander Quinn was met at the railroad station by Col. Thomas w. Miller, United States alien property custodian, Robert Smith, General Manager of the American Legion Weekly, k. l.. Barlow national eXecu tive committeeman from Connecti- cut and .. L. Cottier of the Torring- ton post.
 "Besides the problems I have al- ready mentioned" said Commander Quinn, "the legion is striving for a greater membership. There are some seven hundred thousand ex- service men who are legionnaires now but they are only 15 per cent of the total number of former sold- iers in the country.
 Preparedness, Commander Quinn exclaimed "a reasonable pre- paredness, is a principle for which the legion stands. We want Amer icanism. and the legion is an insti- tuition of Americanism."
New Britain herald., 1924-08-30
HARTFORD MAN GETS
 4 MILLION REQUEST George B. Alvord Sole Beneficiary of His
 Brothers Estate

New York, Aug. 5o.-George B. Alvord of Hartford, Conn, is sole beneficiary of the estate of his brother John F. Alvord. needle man ufacturer. banker. publisher and public benefactor of Torrington, Conn, who died March 13, 1921, it was learned when an appraisal of the properties was filed in the New York state tax commission office. The estate has total valuation of s4,o74,62o.
 John Alvord was born in Torring- ton May g, 1861. of a family which had lived in Connecticut since 1860, according to an affidavit submitted with the appraisal. He was edu- cated in the Torrington schools and after graduation entered the employ of the Excelsior Needle company. founded by his father, in Torring- ton. In 1897 he became president of the Torrington company. a con- solidation of the Excelsior Needle company and others in the same line, and continued in that office un- til his death.
 Among Mir. Alvord's gifts were 65 acres of land to the town of Tor rington for a park, s25,ooo to the Y. NJ. c. A., s25,ooo to St. Francis Roman Catholic church and sS0,o00 to the Hillside Cemetery association of Torrington.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-30
Commander
SHAVER'S WIFE BACKS
 UP DEFENSE DAY PLAN
Wife of Democratic Chairman Is Strong for Coolidge's Policy
 In This Respect.

Fairmont, W. Va. Aug. So.--In a letter which she declares "ls not in- tended to be a political article but a patriotic endorsement of national defense day" Mrs. Clem l.. Shaver wife of the chairman of the demo- cratic national committee condemns the paciist movement and says "The best way to prepare for peace is to show the world that we are ready for any emergency"
 At one point in her lengthy letter witch was addressed today to the Fairmont West Virginian Mrs. Shay CT refers to Charles w. Bryan, dem- ocratic vice presidential candidate. as a well known pacifist." and asks why "Mr. Bryan continues to pick at and harp upon the coming ob- servance of national defense day. in- sisting upon designating it a mill taristic program"
New Britain herald., 1924-08-30
NEW LONDON PLANS BIG WELCOME
 FOR THE PRINCE ON SEPTEMBER IA
Will Take Train There For His Ranch in Canada Today H. R. H. Is on Way to Have Luncheon Chat With Coolidge

New London, Aug. 3o.--Loca! ar engagements are being made by rail- road and public officials for the re- ception of the Prince of Wales upon his arrival here on September IA. A special train of eight cars will await che royal visitor at the state pier, which train will carry him to his ranch near Calgary, Canada. The train will leave this city at 9 o'clock standard time and will go via Mon- treal and Winnipeg.
 It is not definitely known as yet whether the prince will come to this city from Long Island via rail or water. The water route is the shortest. In accordance with the princely wishes, there will be no public display or demonstration his visit here.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-30
STIRRING TALES OF
 OLD WAR DAYS TOLD
Survivors of Quantrells Famous Confederate
 Band Hold Reunion

Kansas City Mo, Aug. So.--- Many Of the tragic episodes which took place on the border between Missouri and Kansas in the days Of the Civil war were told here yes- terday when the survivors of Quan- trell's noted band met yesterday in their twenty-seventh annual re- union at the home of Mrs. J. D, Wallace.
 Eight of the veterans attended there being. according to the rec ords of the organization, only IS survivors. Fifteen or 20 Confed- crate veterans attended the reunion to greet the few survivors. Between two trees before Mrs. Wallace's home stretched large United States flag and a smaller one of the old southern confederacy. A large portrait of Quantrell occupied a conspicuous place on the front porch.
 George Noland told of his capture at the battle of Westport and of how he was sentenced to be shot when he was identified as one of Quantrell's men. He was released by the federal provost marshal at Kansas City, because of his youth.
 John Brown of Oak Grove, Mo-, and J. c. Peters of Smithville, Mo, differed in regard to the casualties suffered by Quantrell in his raid on Lawrence, famous in history. The former claimed that the bandit leader lost five men. while Peters averred that the only loss sustained by the invaders was that of one man who was pushed down well by a free-state woman.
 A local resident, Mrs. Elizabeth Hutchings. recounted how, as a child of nine, she had carried meals to Quantrell when he was in hid ing in the brushes near her home.
 Another of the survivors present today was Hicks George. of Oak Grove, Mo, who told of the time he was hung by the neck three times when federals attempted to make him reveal Quantrell's whereabouts.
 But I didn't tell" George said, "end here I am"
New Britain herald., 1924-08-30
No Ceremony At All

There was no pomp at the British foreign office when the representa- tives of the nations which, q fcrts night ago. reached an agreement for launching the Dawes reparation plan signed at t2:4o o'clock this afteF- noon the documents embodied in the convention which passed into diplo- matic parlance as the pact of Lon don.
 With the utmost simplicity but with solemnity which denoted the momentous character, of the days work, one after another of the dip< lomats signed the documents which the interested nations hope will en- able Germany to pay her war repa- rations and is step to the restora~ ton of the economic equilibrium of Europe and of the whole world.
 The signatures were affixed in the ambassadors' waiting room of the foreign office-s large room looking out across St. James park to Buck. ingham Palace. The first and sec ond King Georges looked down frcm their golden frames upon the diplc- mats gathered around the great ma hogany table, at one end of which lay the historic documents.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-30
Two Rum Runr xso' US '2is%''SsS 'is''SsS, h Fight With U 5. Revenue Agents
Third Is Badly Injured and Three Others Captured in Spectacular Chase or Atlantic Highlands

New York. Aug, 30. - Two rum runners met death, a third was bad. ly injured, and three others were captured off Atlantic Highlands. N. J., before daybreak today.
 One rum craft was captured without incident. Revenue agents slipped aboard as 1t lay short dis tance off shore and surprised the crew In possession of three cases of liauor.-the last of q cargo that was being smuggled from the rum fleet
 Dewitt Wells. Herbert Sellick and Edgar Conover. all claiming Atlantic Highlands as home. were arrested While the revenue agents were handcuffing them. another speed boat was heard nearby and the gov ernment rum chaser gave chase.
 Tried To Escape
 "Lay to or we'll shoot to kill" the skipper of the revenue cutter mega phoned. The fleeing rum runner only put on speed and her crew be- gan tossing her cargo into the sea.
 Then swinging a huge searchlight upon the rum runner, the federal agents turned their guns into action.
 One man was seen to slump into the cockpit of the smugglers' craft. Two others disappeared overheard. They found Earl Bennett of Atlantic Highlands in the bottom of the boat with a bullet in his chest and an- other in his hip.
 Others Are Dead
 He wouldn't disclose the names Of his companions. What does 1t matter: they're overheard and dead. They won't tell" he said
 One hundred cases of wfiskey were aboard, Boat, cargo and pris- oners. with those taken in the first encounter. were lowed to the Bat tery, New York.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-30
ALLIED POWERS PLANNING TO TAKE
 DRASTIC STEPS IN CHINESE REVOLT
England Japan. France and America Join in Sending Ultimatum Demanding Protection of Foreign Resi-. dents-Refugees Crowd Shanghai.

Washington. Aug, aa,-fwo eom- munleations have been addressed to the Picking government by the Brit ish, Japanese, French and American diplomatic officials in Picking. warm ing that government Fin the most solemn manner" of its unacceptable obligation 10 prevent loss of foreign life and property as result Of the fighting in and about Shanghai.
 On Aug. as, the Picking authorities were advised that the governments represented by the diplomats would adopt such measures and utilize such means as are available to us to afford protection to foreign resi- dents and 10 our trade and property at or near Shanghai" Tn ease the Chinese government failed 10 afford these interests adequate protection,
 This communication said; We the undersigned representatives of Great Britain. Japan. France and the Unit cd States. learning Of the grave dam ger of hostilties breaking out be- tween the provincial authorities of Kiang su and Chekiang feel it our duty to remind the Chinese govern ment of the terms of the communl- cation addressed by us to you on August II. 1923, and to repeat and reaffirm in the most solemn man. ner the declarations contained In that communication regarding the obligations Of the Chinese govern ment fin the present crisis. to prevent loss of life and property to members of the foreign community in and around Shanghai"
 The other note attached to the foregoing. repeated the terms of the note of August II, 1923. saving:
 "We feel 1t our duty to remind the Chinese government of the enormous foreign interests that exist in the re- zion of Shanghai. which the Chinese government is by treaty under obli-
New Britain herald., 1924-08-30
By The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press
 Shanghai. Aug 3o.-While pres sure was being brought 10 bear upon both sides in the impending faction- al Chinese war today troops of the rival organizations continued to move into the contested zone. refu- gees poured into Shanghai from the war clouded area and foreign war craft was gathering here.
 The mediating influence was the Chinese financial and commercial interests here bound together in 52 organizations supporting the action of the Chinese general chamber of commerce demanding 8 peace barley which may take place tomorrow. Approximately 6o.o00 troops were reported gathering or enroute today 10 the war zone to comprise the forces of Chi Shieh Yuan while Lu Yung Haiang forces were reported at 10000.
 It was apparent to observers that the two major points where attacks are expected from the forces of Chi Shieh Yuan were the Woosung forts and the Lungwha arsenal in envir- ons of Shanghai.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-30
Beers In Tie For Clay Bird Honors
 At Dayton, Ohio
Especial to the Herald,)


 Dayton, Ohio, Aug. 31.-- William E. Beers of New Britain, Conn.,, is tied for the leadership in tn e Grand American clay tar get handicap being shot in this city.
 The New Britain man made a score of 97 out of a possible 100.
 The performance is all the more remarkable be- cause there are 500 entries, comprising all the expert shots in the country, en- tered in the tournament.
 William E. Beers resides at 37 Pearl street, this city. For years he has been a devotee of clay pigeon shooting and has many trophies which he won in contests in all parts of the United States. He is a member of the Hartford gun club.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-30
Gen. Edwards In Re- viewing Stand At Tor. rington = Presents Distinguished Service Cross To Terryville Hero.
Members Pass Resolution Opposing State Bonus Miss Coyle of Waterbury Heads Auxiliary

Torrington. Aug. 3o.--The weather world war with fine weather today for the final session and parade in connection with the sixth annual state convention of the American Legion.
 John R. Quinn, national command CT of the legion, arrived today and gave an address at this morning. s session of the convention.
 The city is profusely decorated for the day and the factories have cens- cd operations It Is to be a gala day with the big legion parade as q distinguishing feature, to be followed by the laying of the cornerstone of 1orrington's war memorial at Coe park. The memorial will be flag pole.
 Big Parade Is Held.
 The parade this afternoon will be reviewed by Major Gen. Clarence R. Edwards of Boston and Brig. Gen. George M Cole, Morris B. Payne and Sanford S Wadhams. General Edwards at the reviewing stand will present a Distinguished Service Cross 10 Charles Cortona of Terryille, formerly of Co. I, 1oed Infantry. 18th Division.
 Six or seven airplanes are to take part in the festivities of the after noon and 1t is expected that man will descend from one of them In a parachute.
 The morning session of the con Tention started promptly and after various reports had been heard 1t was voted to hold the next annual convention in New London, which city defeated Meriden by a vote of 1T to 69.
 The convention this morning also passed resolution opposing a state bonus. Addresses were given by Ad- 1utant General George M. Cole, Con- gressman P. B. O'Sullivan and Col, D. Gordon Hunter.
 ED. Armstrong of Waterbury was reelected state commander by a vote of t65 to 22 over Harry c. | Jackson of New Britain early this | afternoon.
 Other officers elected were: Vice commanders, Frank Cramer | of Hartford and Levi Downs of Nor wich; treasurer, c. c. Scarborough of Hartford; judge advocate, Philo c. Calhoun of Bridgeport; historian, Harry J. Fisher of Palinville.
 Auxiliary Officers.
 The auxiliary convention this af- ternoon elected the following:
 President. Miss Mary C. Coyle of Waterbury; vice presidents, Mrs. Grace H. Stratton of Bridgeport and Miss Helen s. Brock of Plainville; secretary Miss Celia Leventhal of Waterbury; treasurer, Miss Maude A, Clark of East Hampton; histori- an, Mrs. Carpenter of Wethersfield: and chaplain, Mrs. William Steven- son of South Glastonbury.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-30
McCOOK'S STATEMENT
State Treasurer Uncovers What He Terms Might Have Been consider
 ed questionable deal by Gilpatric.

Hartford, Aug. so.-A state treasury transaction which, he ce- clared, might have been sensatio- nal'' has been found by Treasurer Anson T. McCook to have been ne setiated by ex-Treasurer c. Herald Gilpatric. II months ago. It in- wolves s55,oo0 - mortgage loans for s4o,ooo and s15,oO0 and that Gilpatric "cleared" the loans through the First National Bank of Putnam of which he was cashier. MT. McCook emphasized today that the transaction is now complete and that the state holds the notes for the full amount.
 Mir. McCook has made it a rule never to employ the aid of third party in negotiating mortgage leans from any of the state funds, but to deal directly with the mortgager. In an emergency case, he said he might convert a loan into a trust fund to be held by bank, but the money would never be cleared through any bank.
 The bank had for time the use of what amounted, to straight de- posit, to which it was not entitled. whereas State treasury ethics call for the estsblishment of a special trust fund ef which the bank is merely custodian in such cases.
 The new state treasurer has been making a survey or re-examination of the securities in the school and agricultural college funds and the other departments of the treasury, to make sure that all gre gilt edged. Since such a survey would be purely a matter of personal iudg- ment, Captain McCook will seek the advice of other state o "a cials in making his calculations.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-30
Young is Named.

Appointment of Owen D. Young. of New York, as agent general for reparation payments ad interim waa announced by the reparation com- mission today.
 The appointments were also AnS nounced of NJ. DelacroiX, of BeIgt- um, as trustee to receive and ad~ minister the German railway bondss Signora Nogara, of Italy, trustee for the industrial debentures, and Ana drew MacFadyan. of England, aa commissioner of controlled revenues.
 NJ. Delacroix will retain his placa as a member of the reparation cons missoin, acting as trustee without ada dtional pay. Mir. MacFadyan, wha is now general secretary of the coIns mission, will vacate his present post.
 No word has been received from Seymour Parker Gilbert. Jr., former under secretary of the American treasury department, as to whether he is willing to accept the post of agent general after Mir. Young leaves it.
 The commission, in announcipR the appointments made this ccm~ ment: As the services of permak| nent agent general will not be inc mediately available. Mir. Young who is one of the experts of the firsk committee has been good enough 10 accept an ad interim nominatis4i.
 The commission has decided to prepare a plan of reorganization with the purpose of effectins econo- mics sufficient to cover the expenseo required by the new organizations .to be set up under the Dawes plan 6o that no additional financial burden in connection with foreign of11cinh will be laid upon Germany.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-30
DENIES HE'S SUICIDE
New Yorker Appears in Police Sta
 tion To Say There Must Be Some Mistake-Wife Told of Death. Too

New York. Aug. S0.-Five hours after police had been notified of his suicide and the news had been brok- en to his wife. Henry Hoenburgh of Staten Island walked into police headquarters there and announced that there must have been some err TOT in the Identification.
 I've just been out looking for 2 job" he said.
 As result of Hosnburghs turn ing up alive. the identity of a man who leaped from a Staten Island ferry boat early yesterday and dis appeared before help could reach him. is mystery.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-30
HUMPHREY WILL ENTER MANUFACTURING FIELD
Will Make Household Spe- cialties in Plant on
 Chestnut Street

Articles of incorporation are be- ing prepared for the Humphrey Mfg. | Co.,, new organization that is to do business on Chestnut street, taking over part of the household special ties department of the Traut G Hine Co.,, with Ernest N. Humphrey as president and treasurer. and Levern Boardwell of New York city as vice president and secretary.
 The company will incorporate for $100,000 with s50,000 paid in to start business. MT. Humphrey has been identified with the Traut & Hine Co. for more than 20 years and is a vice. president of that concern and member of the board of direc- tors, Mir. Broadwell has been hand ling the sale of the output of the household specialties department and he will continue to act in that capacity while Mir. Humphrey will supervise the manufacturing end of the business.
 At a meeting of the board of di- rectors of the Traut 6s Hine Co. next Tuesday. Mir. Humphreys proposi- tion will come up for ratification. The new concern plans to begin the work of removing machinery and goods In process of manufacture next week and will le ready to start operations October 1. Employes in the department involved in the deal will be employed by the new con- cern. These number between 40 and 50.
 For the past 12 years. the local concern has been n.anufacturing household articles, many of which were designed or perfected by Mir. Humphrey and a profitable market has been established.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-30
DRY CRUSADER ARRIVES
Converted Destroyer Stationed at New London to War On the Rum Runner Fleet.

New London, Aug. 3o.-The con- verted destroyer Jouett first of four coast guard vessels to be stationed here at the first division of the new
 coast guard dry fleet, arrived here early this morning ready for her new assignment. in charge of Lieut.. Commander R. L. Jack. Arrival of the flagship Cashin, the Downes and the Beale are expected momentarily. Although secrecy veils the operations Of the dry fleet it is presumed the Jouett come here following her test at sea after converiion at the Phila- delphia shipyard. possibly having all ready been or patrol scf the liquor rfested waters.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-30
Coast Guard to Aid
 Fishermen in Trouble

Washington, Aug. 30--Coast guard headquarters today ordered revenue cutters stationed in the vicinity of Boston to the assistance of Glouces- ter fishing vessels in trouble as a result of heavy storms. The action was taken in response to an appeal from the mayor of Gloucester. The cutters Temps, Ossippee and Acush- net are in New England waters and two of them will go speedily to Gloucester waters.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-30
BATTLE ON THE LINKS
Rotarians and Kiwanians To Engage Tn Desperate Struggle At Shuttle Meadow Club Next Wednesday

Rotarians and Kiwanians will clash in their first golf tournament Wednesday afternoon at the Shuttle Meadow club.
 President Hawkins of the Kiwanis club today appointed Harry o'Con- nor to round up the golf experts of the club and send them against the Rotarians. President Taylor of the Rotarians retaliated by appointing George w. Klett to do a like duty for his club.
 Individual players will hold secret practice behind closed gates all day tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-30
Evacuation Begins.
rha Asscciated Press.

By The Associated Press
 Paris, Aug. so.-The French gov ernment will order the evacuation of Dortmund, in the Ruhr, tomorrow. This is in execution of Premier Her. riots assurance that the evacuation of the Ruhr would begin the day after the signing of the London agreement. The agreement was signed in London early this after. noon.
 The economic withdrawal from the Ruhr is beginning immediately. In fact preuaknary steps are being taken today throughout the Ruhr but, although the order for the niili- tary evacuation will be issued to- morrow, the troops will not be with~ drawn until the economic evacuation is nearly completed.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-30
Calls On Coolidge

Washington, Aug. So.-The Prince of Wales arrived in Washington shortly after o'clock this after noon and was driven immediately to the White House for an informal luncheon with President Coolidge.
 A crowd cheered him as he passed out through the waiting room of the station and took his place in big White House limou- sine. Outside the White House gates another large crowd was wait ing to welcome him noisily on his arrival there.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-30
Jake Hamon's Widow Is
 Granted Her Divorce

Ardmore, Okla. Aug. so---Mrs. Georgia Hamon Rohrer, widow of lake L. Hamon. republican national committeeman from Oklahoma. was granted divorce today from Vii. liam | Rohrer, Chicago art collec- tor. She charged cruelty and non- support
New Britain herald., 1924-08-30
Fire Threatens to Burn
 Town in Washington

Spokane, Wash, Aug. So.-Rath- drum, Idaho, about thirty miles east of here is being swept by a fire that threatens the entire town of about 1000 people. Several buildings al- ready have burned in the business district, according to reports receiv- eed here. The Spokane fire depart ment has rushed aid to the town.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-30
Local Delegates Attend

About 25 automobiles were secur. ed by the Eddy-Glover post to take the members to the American Legion parade in Torrington this afternoon, about 150 local boys being in the line of march. They wore dark blue trousers, white shirts, blue bow ties, and overseas caps and marched be- hind the Legion band and the Boys club drum corps. The Legion band made its first appearance in its new dark blue uniforms.
 James P. Rogers, former com mander of the local post, but now living in Berlin, N. r., attended the convention with the local delegates.