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New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
|)OMANSKI TELLS
 0F S4,0OO SWINDLE
Appears in Superior Court Against Tony Astolsh
Special to The HeraldJ

| Especial to The Herald) Hartford, Dec 1.-The trial Of Irony Astolsh, charged with theft and |of obtaining money under false pre- tenses, was begun today in the su- |perior court before Judge l.. r. |Waldo Marvin. The only witness heard this morning was Frank Do- |manski, the alleged victim, North |street cobbler,
 Attorney Freeman, Of Detroit, lawyer for the accused attempted to |have the two charges separated, but Judge Marvin ruled against him.
 Domanski, in telling his story 10 | the court stated that he 'first met Astolsh when the latter called at his cobbler shop, stating that he was going to purchase a piece of prop erty in the city and asking Domain ! ski If he knew of any property for sale. Domanski did and told him Of several places that could be bought ! The two then started out to look at some plots. Domanski wanted to go to LawIor street, but Astolsh insisted that they go to Clark street.
 He said that as they went along | the street, they met another man on Clark street standing up against a tree and sobbing as If his heart were broken. His sympathy aroused. Domanski asked what the trouble might be and he was told that if he was a good Catholic and a Polish gentleman, he would be told, The assurances were given and the story was related.
 The mans father, so the tale went, used to be a contractor in this city and he had become bankrupt. He then went to California and there regained his wealth and wanted to | pay back all that had suffered from his failure. He was in iIi health and sent for his son who was in the old country. The son arrived, so the story goes. and the father gave him s14,0QO and told him to give 1t to an honest Polish gentleman whose rame he gave him.
 Upon the sons arrival here, he found that the gentleman had died and In the meantime, his father had died and he was forced 10 hurry back to California as soon as he could find man to turn the money over 10.
 He then showed bulging wallet in hip, bA and said that If Domanski were q good man he would turn it over tc him. He said that lIe would require a bond of 1000 from each md Astolsh took SLIGO from his pocke' and Domanski gave his handbook He was told he would have to gct the cash and Domanski went 10 the bank and drew out $4.000. A box was bought to hold the money and the wallet and the i've bonds were placed therein. In get. ting a cigarette. Domanski let go oi the box and although he saw nothing done. he became suspicious. The three men went to look at piece oi property on Beaver street and a. they approached house. Astolsl went in to change his clothes, ht said. The other went in after hin to hurry him, leaving the box wiz DOmanski.
 Neither returned and the cobblcl went to his place of business to look in the box and then he found tha' he had been swindled He rushed tc the police station and related hi. story. and the arrest of Astlosh ir Detroit followed.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
Sentenced to Die But
 Wins Freedom at Last

Pittsburgh, Dec. 17.-Appealing to the federal court after he had been sentenced to die in the electric chair, Joseph Nalotta won his freedom to- day when United States District Judge w. H. s, Thomson ordered his discharge from custody The court upheld Valotta's contention that his constitutional rights were violated when he was tried on two charges, first and second degree murder, at the same time the jury returning a double verdict.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
WANT FARE RAISED
Milford and UXbridge Company in Mass. Petitions to Increase Its Charges Three Gents.

Boston, Dec. 17.-A petition for three cent increase in fares was presented to the state department of public utilities today by the Mill ford and Uxbridge Street railway. Supt. Walter L. Adams of the com pany sought fare of 15 cents with the right to sell nine tickets for a dollar. The fare now is ten cents.
 The superintendent and counsel for the company said the railway had paid no dividends since 1916, and this year was unable to pay taxes or interest on loans. There were no expressed opposition at the hearing.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
LOAN OVERSUBSCRBED

New York, Dee. '17.-Offaring of the $11, ,O0o.OOO American portion of the 6O,O000OO international loan to the Greek government today was many times oversubscribed. bankers announced. Subscription lists were opened at n o'clock hy Speycr X Co.,, and immediately closed. The bonds, sold at SS. commented a pre- Ihmm of 1i5 points in initial stock exchange dealings.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
SUES FOR STOCK
Trinity Copper Corporation Seeks to Get Possession of 10000 Shares
  Held By Treasurer.

Boston, Dec. 1.-The Trinity Copper corporation today brought a bill in equity in the superior court 10 get possession of a certificate fir .0,000 shares of it's stock, which it is alleged John F. Reynolds, assist ant trcaurer illegally issued, 10 him self. The certificate subsequently, was cancelled, and another certiti- cate for 20,000 shares was issued 10 Percy & Pcrcival, it is represented
 Judge O'Conner enjoined Perci- val from disposing of the stock, and also cnioined the Exchange Trust company from accepting the stock for transfer.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
Washington Schools
 May Teach RihIp

Spokane, Wash, Dec. 17.-A con- stitutionaI amendment to provide for the teaching of the Old and New Testaments in the public schools will come before the Washington state legislature when 1t convoncs in Jan nary. The bill is sponsored by the Bible Fellowship Citizens of Wash ingtOn.
 If the bill be passed by the legis- lature it will go before the voters as a reforendum at the election in No vember, 1926. for final approval or rejection.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
Beer Glasses Keep
 Glass Industry Up

Rreslau, Dec. 1.-The manufac- ture of beer glasses has helped to keep the German glass industry on it's feet during the last few months when there has been q let down in numerous other industries owing to the lack of ready cash for operating expenses. The demand has come chiefly from the home trade.
 Manufacturers. however, believe that after some of the pending trade treaties with other countries have been agreed to the export busi- ness will gradually improve.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
Mrs, Ellen Ford

Mrs. Ellen Ford, aged 63 years, for many years resident of New Britain. died this morning in Union- vile. She is survived by two daugh- ters, Mrs. T. E. Haley of Plainyille. and Mrs. John Driscoll of Union- vile: son. Charles Ford of New Britain, and four grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon from the home of Mrs, Drlscoll, Walnut street, Unionville. Services will be held at 3:s0 o'clock at Erwin chapel, and burial will be In Fairview cemetery, this city.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
DratllH
James Nfansworth

James Mansworth. age about 6S years, of ST Winter street. died this morning at the New Britain General hospital He was taken with a shock Monday and was removed to the local institution, He resided with his sister and brother,
 He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Reynolds and two broth- CTS, Matthew and Edward Mans- worth.
 Owing to the serious illness of his sister the funeral will be held from the Curtin Undertaking parlors, the time to be announced later.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
ROBBER PLEADS GUUTy.

Bridgeport Dec. 17.-Carl Miller of Greenwich pleaded guilty in su- perior court today to assault and robbery of Martha Meeker of Green wich, November 9. Miller bound and gagged his victim, stealing jewelry valued at $500. Judge Maltbie will sentence Miller later in the day.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
AuTOIST IS HELD.

Torrington. Dec, l7--Following an Inquest today Into the death of Ja- cob Spencer, 72, who was killed Sat urday evening by an automobile driven by Anthony shakinski, IS, the latter was held on coroner's warrant under s1O,O00 bonds, He failed to secure bonds and will be taken to the county jail in Htchheld to await disposition of hts case,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
James J. Sullivan

James J. Sullivan, aged 39 years, died yesterday afternoon at the New Britain General hospital. He had been working on a farm in Bloom field when he was stricken with pneumonia and was removed to the local hospital.
 He is survived by sister. Mrs. Patrick Delaney of 164 Hartford avenue, and a half-brother, John F. Sullivan of Wilson street.
 The funeral will be held Friday morning at S:3O from the home Of Mrs. Delaney and at o'clock from St. Mary's church. 1nterment will be In St, Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
Mrs. Ninton r. Carter

The funeral Of Mrs. Ninton F.. Carter was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home of her son, w. NJ. McKirdy of 37 Lincoln street. Frederic l.. Fay of the South Con- eregational church officiated and in termcnt was in Fairview cemetery
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
CARn OF THINKS

We wish to express our most heartfelt thanks to kind nciEhhorS and friends for their sympathy and assistance at the time of the death of our beloved husband and father Dominic Perry. We are particuarly grateful to the Calahria and Victor Emanuel societies and the employcs of the Mohican Market.
 Mrs. Dominic Perry and family.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
Mrs. Pctronclla G. Anderson

The funeral of Mrs. Petronella G Anderson will be held tomorrow aft ernoon at 1:30 o'clock from the late home on Vega street and at 2 o'clock from the First Lutheran church with Rev Dr. A. A. Ahlquist officiating. Burial will be in Fair view cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
UNDER SURGEONS KNIFE.

Minneapolis. Dec. 17.-Mrs, Mag nus Johnson, wife of Senator John- son. underwent an operation here today and was reported 10 be rest Ing comfortably" She was taken seriously i'll at her home in Kimball last week.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
5 KILLED IN RAID

By The Associated Press.
 Manila. Dec. 17.--A band of Moro outlaws today raided a Chinese store near Zamboanga, killing five Chinese according 10 telegram received from the constabulary there. The outlaws robbed the store and fled with the constabulary In pursuit.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
Wincenty OsacOwiCZ

The funeral of Wicenty Osacowicz, who was killed at the North X Judd factory yesterday morning, will be held tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock at the Sacred Heart church. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart ceme- tery.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
Mrs. Charlotta Olivia Hanson

The funeral of Mrs. Charlotta Olivia Hanson will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 from the late home at S6 Columbia street and at 2 o'clock from the First Lutheran church. Rev. A. A, Ahlquist will officiate and interment will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
Mrs. Catherine Grove Crocker

The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Crowe Crocker was held at S:30 this morning from the late home on Capitol avenue, Hartford. and at 9 o'clock from the Church of Our Lady of Sorrow in Hartford. Inter- ment was in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
NEGOTIATING TOXIC

Tokio. Dec. 17-Tokio has ro- sumed her place as the fifth city of the world, according to a police cen sus taken here recently. After the earthquake of September, 1921, Tollio lost a quarter of her popuIa- ton and dropped behind Berlin The police enumeration shows that rNe city now has 1,917,00O inhabitants, a gain of S9O,0OO from the fguros ust after the earthquake. but 2Goooo less than before the disaster.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
SYRACUSE vs. OXFORD.

Syracuse, N Y, Dec. 17.-oxford university Of England and Syracuse university will meet in Lacrosse here April IS, next year. Several other teams also are on the Oxford schedule.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
TO HONOR GoMpERs NAME

Mania, Dec, 17.-Mcmorial serv- ic.s to honor Samuel Gompcrs will ho held hore December 26, under the ausipcos of Manila labor orgaizat,ons The sorlj jcos will take place in the house of representative.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
Special Notice

The Ladies' Auxiliary 10 the A. O.
 H. will hold their annual charity wrist Thursday evening, Dec. 18th in Judd's hall. Main St. Play starts al S;s9 ?. Public Is invited --Advt,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
Tus1prala
Mrs. Anna Snkalik

The funeral of Mrs. Anna Sokalilt was held this afternoon at o'clock from the late home on Whitman street and at 2:30 o'clock from St. Matthew's German Lutheran church. Rev. A. c. T. Steege officiated. h. terment was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
Wall Street Briefs

The Briggs Body Corporation, re- gently organized through a merger of several small motor body manu- lecturers, is reported to have made arrangements for new financing of about $lb,0OO, ,O0O. Public offering of a large block of capitol stock is ex- pected within short time.
 November operating revenues of subsidiary companies of the Public Service Corporation of New Jersey mounted to $R673,356 compared with sG,9G5,274 for November, 1928, an increase of s70S.0S1. Net in- crease in surplus before dividends was S64l,O ,O4j, gain of s105,75O. For the l2 months ended November 80 revenue was sSTO17.144 against S7S,77G,&54 for the preceding l2 months, while net increase in sur plus was $7,426,G76 in comparison with s5,0Si,751 for the previous cor responding period.
 Locomtives in need of repair on December 1 total 11,574, IS per cent of the number on line, a de- crease of 63 under November i5, the American Railway association re- ports Class one railroads had A. 904 serviceable locomotives in stor- age, an increase of SC. In she last half of November 36,14S locomotives were repaired and turned out of shop, an increase of FPS compared with the first half of November,
 Steady expansion in the steel in- dustry is further reflected this week in operations of subsidiaries of the L. & Steel corporation. which now average about S2 per cent of capa- city compared with 79 per cent a week ago. Independent Steel con- panes are operating at 75 to so per cent of capacity. Steel mills in the | Chicago district are reported to be uNllbS lU OIhtIb Oll tItii Dooho iOi finished materials especially heavy tonnages for oil tanks in the south- Test Different methods of quoting are being used by steel rivet makers, some using Pittsburgh and Chicago bases while others are selling on the | delivered base with freight allowed Holders of the International Match Corporations $15,0OO,00O 6la per ] cent convertible debentures will be offered the right 10 exchange them for new participating preference shares in the ratio of 30 shares fol each s1 ,000 dcbenture. The prefer ence stock is entitled to cumulative dividends of S260 a share ahead of the common stock. A call for re. tirement of the bonds at 1n5 on SC days notice will be issued soon | The corporation owns or control. match manufacturing companies 1T European and other countries, ex. cept Sweden, and the entire capita stock of the Vulcan Match Co.,, con solidated sales for 1924 are estlmat. ed In excess of s20,00O.OO0 indicat- ing more than S10 l share on the preference stock.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17

New York - Exchanges, l,10S.- O50.00J balances, 135,o00,OOO
 Boston - Exchanges, ST0O0, 900; balances. 34,000,000.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17

And it secured for Zara Guida- reva of New York the first prize for having inc most perfect and pret- tiest teeth among 70,0O0 entrants in the contest conducted by the Mouth and Hygiene Exhibit of the Allied Dental Council,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17

Rubber paving has proved a 'ail- ure in parts of London and Is be ing replaced \by wood blocks
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
NORRIS DECLARES
 AGAINST MEASURE
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committee who had authority under the rules to call up proposals given committee approval, planned to : bring up first bill to prohibit trans- portation of firearms through the mails and then to plunge into the air mail question.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17

Because of shortage of 'r-'os In Russia and China, G.r0aUy's brush industry is facing sta1" tlon.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17

Steel bungalows have been per fccted.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
|. S. TREASURY STATEMENT.
CIEARINGS AND BALANCES.

L. $. treasury balance. s2oS,7o9,2lC
New Britain herald., 1924-02-27
DIES IN TRAIN WRECK
One Man Killed and Three Others In . jureI in Peculiar Accident at New
 ark, New York. This Morning.

Newark. New York. Feb. 27.-One man was killed and three others were injured today when a New York cen tral freight train was sideswiped by q wrecking crane near the Newark Main street crossing. r. A. Massey of Syracuse, brakeman or the freight, struck when the crane arm crashed through the locomotive cab, where he was riding, died without regaining consciousness.
 A wrecking crew was replacing an engine derailed by snow and the heavy crane arm had swung out from an ad djacent track when the freight approached.
 The huge steel arm ripped across the top of the speeding locomotive. shattered the cab, splintered the sides and roof Of every car down the train and sliced the top off of the caboose.
 Massey was standing in the cab when the crane arm crashed through the top and side.
 c. R. Frawley, the fireman, was painfully injured. He also was caught in the wreckage of the locomotive cab. His side of the cab was splinter ed and distorted by the blow.
 Two men riding in the caboose were cut and bruised when the top was wrenched off.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-27
Many Complaints Filed
 On Increased Ocean Rates

London, Feb. 27--As a result of the number of protests it has received from American businessmen in Eng land against the proposed 30 per cent increase in eastward bound north Att lantic freight rates the American Chamber Of Commerce has sent a. symposium of the opinions of its members to the north Atlantic freight rate conference in New York.
 American businessmen in England predict severe hindrance to the im- portation of American goods and say that the recent drop in sterling ex- change has in itself an increase of approximately 10 per cent to the con- sumer of American goods here. One firm stated to the chamber that under the proposed schedule it will have 10 pay 75 shillings per cubic ton com pared to the pre-war rate of iG shill- ing.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-27
City Advertisement
MAYORS WARRANT Call For Annual Meeting and Special Meeting of City Meeting Board

To the Members of the City Meeting
 Board of the City of New Britain:
 The members of the City Meeting Board of the City of New Britain are hereby warned and notified that q meeting of the City Meeting Board will be held on the 5th day of March, A. D. 1924. at o'clock D. m. in the Grammar School Hall on Main Street in said New Britain, for the purpose Of receiving, considering and acting upon the resolution of the Common Council of the City of New Britain, dated February goth, 1924, containing the estimates of income and expenses for the fiscal year beginning April 1st, 1924. and ending March 31st, 1925, the appropriations for said year and the laying of tax of twenty-two (22) mills upon the dollar upon the grand list last made and completed, being the list of October list. 1923. on the ratable estate and property within the limits of the City of New Britain li- able to taxation, and that said tax be payable July list, 1924 and to take such other action concerning esti- mates. appropriations and taxes as by law authorized apd provided.
 A special meeting of the members of the City Meeting Board is also called to be held at the same time and place, as above named, 10 con sider and take action upon the cor rection Of a clerical error in the reso- lution passed by the City Meeting Board at its meeting the End day of October, 1923, regarding the issue of sewer fund bonds 10 tho amount of one hundred and fifty thousand (si5o,o00) dollars and to pass a cor rected resolution covering the same matter.
 Dated at New Britain. this 26th day of February, 1924.
 A. NJ. PAoNESSa,
 Mayor of the City of New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-27
S75,0O0 FIRE LOSS
Santa Barbara Suburb is Ra,aSed by Flames Which Started From Forest Fire-3OO Men Called Out.

Santa Barbara. Cal. Feb, 27.-A forest fire which last night spread to the fashionable suburb of Monteeito, this morning was requiring the con- eentrated attention of 300 men. Prop erty valued at approximately s75,00 has been destroyed.
 The flames started in Cold Spring Canyon, at the mouth of which are many valuable homes, including that of Mrs. Lolita Armour Mitchell, and has consumed La Jas, a resort on scenic mountain drive.
 The flames then attacked other es- tates and destroyed q half dozen smaller buildings, threatening the Dean school for boys, and the home of Mrs. Mitchell. Later the blaze de- stroyed a resident on the estate of the late II. E. Bothin, and this morning was still burning out of control on four sides
New Britain herald., 1924-02-27
ANTI.SOVIET MOVE
General Semonoff Gives Out Informa- ton Regarding Drive Against Rus sian Regime in Sibcria.
By The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press
 Tokio, Feb. 2T.-Reports of further activity against the Russian Soviet government in Siberia were given out here yesterday by General Gregorie Semenoff. ataman of the cossacks, and once active in opposing the red forces in the Far East. The Siberian rail- way services have been interrupted in recent weeks by anti-bolshevist ris- ings. Semenoff said.
 Semenoff said the death of Nikolai Lenine would not immediately weaken the Soviet government, but asserted the disintegration of the communist party would follow it gradually.
 Let Japan recognize the Soviet government" said Semenoff. "The more Russia is opened up through re- sumption of diplomatic relations, the sooner the world will know the truth about communism and the sooner bol- shevism will fall"
 Semenoff declared no government had as much knowledge of conditions in Russia at present as that of the United States.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-27
Italian Editor Attacked
 On Outskirts of Rome

Rome, Feb. Senator Alberto Bergamini. editor for many years of the Giornale DItalia and president of the Press Association, was attacked last night on entering his villa in the outskirts of Rome by party of masked robbers within the house, who stabbed the senator, beat him about the face with steel gloves and took from his pockets 1900 lire and his gold presentation medals. His chauffeur, coming in shortly after wards, found the senator's hat on the stairway. rushed np and fired a re- volver at the robbers. who fled. The carabineers. called by the chauffeur. arrested two suspects near the villa and took Senator Bergamini to a hos pital