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New Britain herald., 1925-05-15
Col. Thomas B. Fielder
 Is Disbarred by Court

NV Y0rN. May 15--AT7-Tol Thomas E. Fielder. criminal 'awyor who with G,,s'on B. Nva&s. .crmer @'r7rtm"m. of tus.joc a~.ut. vas convicted Tn <o'orai court last J7ru- ar% of oon~pjracv to hribc high coy- ernm'n' officials. today was dis barred hy th" appellate division of the supreme court.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-15

Japan established military oc- equation of the northern part of the Island of SaEhalien, which had been Russian territory. as a result of massacre Of Japanese by Russians in Siberia in the winter of 19I9-2O. Some years previously, Japan had acquired from Russia the southern part Of the island.
 During the negotiations Of the last f"w years between Japan and Russia for the resumption of diplomatic re- 'a'ions of the most difficult points to s''t'N was tho Russian demand that tho Japanese evacuate northern Saghalian.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-15

Joseph R. Andrews Of the Chamber of Commerce, Governor John II. Trumbull, and others. General Chair man John c. Loomis, Secretary Ralph L. Gould and Frank Jewell Raymond occupied table directly in front of the speakers table.
 Tribute to Miss Curtin.
 There was a note Of sadness in- iected in the meeting when Judge Hungerford, acting as toastmaster. called upon those present to stand with bowed heads for a moment in honor of the memory Of the late Mary F.. Curtin, former secretary.
 The program was opened hy Presi- dent Andrews who. when he arose 10 speak, was forced 10 wait while the group sang, How Do You Do, Joe Andrews" inserting the name Of the president in a well known popu- lar song. Mir. Andrews thanked his guests for the tribute He introduced Rev. William H. Alderson, pastor of Trinity NJ. E. church, who made the invocation.
 Judge W, C. HunCor'ord second vice-prosident Of inc Chamber. said the Chambcr Of Commerce is not or ganized to usura the work of the city government but that its chief function is to find problems reuuir- ing solution and formulate plans for tho solution.
 50 long as thore is such wids difference h..woon American cfsies as they arr aud American cities ax they shou.I hn. tharo will be work for Chambers If rommcrce. A mod crn l'h@nhcr of Commerce is body tf .Us'n, ss m.0 and women acting solely n thair capacity as citizens. no' r. 0ras'r'rg any class or creed, hst V.-iIuS solely for inc com. mu0r'v n which tHoy H,e." he said,
 >vrctary Gould Introduced.
 li" lurri jhe new secretary, Ia. .n6 l. Gould. as one who IS cni- 'r"at' 6.ta1 hy trunnC and educa- lion 'or his work, lut v1rrcd th.t 'ls .oh was not q "uro mans toa, hH, that hlo success and inc succozs Of '." chamber depended upon inc support lla received in the future.
 Mayor PaoneSsa was introduced gs "ora Q: the r>H surviving demo- crats"
 The mayor said h- took great 0rde in tho fact that ho was d mem @or of the Chamber oe r7mmer-e. He said that organization has br.n os Ers at benefit to him in lis admin- jstration and jhankcl thn members for their cooperation.
 Pah>on N"nd> Wire
 ToieEr1ms w,ro received from George R. Chandler. ysc,-prcsident and eNecu,j1e ma4ar.r ot the Com ncctiyut state Chamber ot Com. merce, from the American Hotels corporation anl the following from Eogrr Eahs0n:
 "Coug~a,r'a'ions oa your eighth annual dinner. Nrw IIuaiu IS a city Of E~,aj possibilities and is destined for big things, A Chamber or Com me~ce wEch IS live and progressive will assist arlallv in bringing this ch-at--a bigger, better and busirr New Ir,tain."
New Britain herald., 1925-05-15
DAWES TO SPEAK

Chicago, May I5,-tAP)-Nice President Charles c. Dawes will de- liver an address next Friday for mally opening the United States army military show in the Grant park municipal stadium. The ad- dress will be broadcast throughout the country.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-15
BlD NrwS FROM LOUISVILLE

I0uiSViIle, Ky, May 15--"IH- cr.asiug cIoudincss tonight anl Sat urlay. probably followed by showers Saturday" was the official weather forecast Tor Derby day.
 An official at the weathcr bureau gave 1t as his opinion today that the chances were about even that it would he raining at post time, 4:45 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-15
Kelly Called

Mrs. Bagnano was excused after the recess and William Kelly a me rhAnic, was called He testified that he was "a very good friend of Bag nano" and that the latter took him into his confidence. He said he had seen Ragnano with Miss Macri on two occasions, both on the street. The witness related various incl dents which Bagnano had told him about. On one occasion. he said, Bagnaro and Miss Macri were inter ccptod hy a constable in Orange. This incident had been recitcd be- tore in the trial.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-15
nI1InING LOTS som

T, ". O'Corror and Son today sold 'or Frederick A. Andrews of New York city a lot of land on lyors s.rtot 10 Sehastiano Tcrmfca < Co and q lot o' land on tho sane street for William Rarnum of Phila- delphia 10 John and Anna Frassl.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-15
Brings Suit

New Haven, May 15.-Nlcholas Nacri, father of Olympia MacrI on trial for murder as administrator Of the estate Of George Macri of Nerl- den, has brought suit against Rocco rapallo for S1o.o0o alleged damages for assault and battery
New Britain herald., 1925-05-15
.DR. A. J. BARKER
 CALLED ID REWARD
Prominent Dentist Dies at Home
 on North Street
PRACTICED OVER 30 YEARS
Attracted Large Clientele by Con- scientious Interest In Patients
 Welfare--ActiNe in National state And Hartford Dental Associations.

Dr. Andrew J, Barker, for more than 80 years a praGticing dentist in this city. died this morning at his home. 1l2 North street, at the age of 52 years, after three weeks ill., ness with pneumonia. Ho was thought to be on the road to recov- cry and when he awoke today was feeling in good spirits, but he suC- cumbcd 10 sudden relapse.
 Dr, Barker was born in this city in the house adjoining his home on North street and spent all his life
New Britain herald., 1925-05-15
LAND FOR RUSSIA
Japan Transfers Northern Saghalien to soviets--NIiltary Rule There Since 1920.

Tokyo, May 15.--(AP)-Tho trans fer Of northern Saghalien from Japan to the soviet government of Russia was completed today with the signing of protocols and the opening of Russian consulate at ALeXandroysk.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-15
Former Liquor Dealers Have Retained Counsel to Urge
 Favorable Action
ASSEMBLIES DISAPPROVAL
 WOULD NOT END DEMANDS
Attorneys Spellacy, McKone and Older Will Represent Iiccnsc Holders in Litigation, should Any Arise Out of Action By Legtsla- ture On Petition Submitted This Year.

ture On Petition Submitted This
 Year.
 Former local liquor license hold CTS, who number about 60, have re- tained counsel to further their pe- tiiion for rebatement from the state Of Connecticut Of moneys alleged to be due them as a result of cancella- ton of their licenses when the country went dry"
 Attorneys Thomas J. Spellacy. Thomas II. McKone and Maurice Older of Hartford are counsel for the former saloonkeepers Of this city, the selection made some time ago by committee Of the ex-liquor dealers having received the main body's approval this week.
 Only a few months prior to the closing Of saloons hy federal legis- lation, the saoonmen paid s75O fees to the state of Connecticut and Ii. censes were issued by the county commissioners. Although they werr allowed to exercise the rights they supposedly obtained under the per init for but a fraction of the year no rehatement was granted by the state, and In league with liouor dealers from other cities, the New l'ritain merchants submitted a pe- titon to the legislature asking a re- fund.
 The question Of repayments is now in the hands Of the judiciary com mittee for action. Although it has not been reported to the general assembly, the saloonkeepers are planning to be ready for every even tuaIity and unfavorahle action by the legislature is not expected 10 end | fl ei- quest for the rebate they claim is due them.
 At the time the federal prohibi- ton laws went into effect it was es- ttmatcd that GO saloons were doing business in this city. Members of the New Britain Liquor Dealers asso- citation, a body now extinct esti- mated the amount Of repayment at $500 per license holder or s3O,0OO In total.
 No further steps are expected to hH taken by the license holders un- til the judiciary committee offers it's report to the general assembly.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-15
NOON EDITION SATURDAY

For the benefit Of factory em- ployes not working Saturday aft ernoons thers is row heinz pub lishci a Saturday noon edition Of 'he Herald. This edition is on the street at l1.45 and can bo secured from ncwSboys and stands as factory workers are on their way home.
 A second edition containing the stock report and Wal street news is published Saturdays at 1 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-15
THE WEATHER

Hartford, May t5-IorcCast for New Britain and vicinity: Generally. fair and somewhat cooler tonight; saturday fair and warTncr; possibly light frost tonight.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-15
DUKE DIVORCE DISCUSSED
Action Taken Out in Court Trial Twenty Years Ago Must stand ns Final

Nv Yc~b. May LAT Supreme T-lrt JustIce GI, c,rirh today dis wlsscd 'ho divorce suit brought by @rs IH,itN N. Duke asainst Jamns 1as@annn Duke. touaCco ;nacna'e. Ste lad ra:soi tsa qu' sti0n of inc Asat.y Of a G.rr"e granted to Mir. .I'uAy at'cr q tr.a. in Nv Jers"y % vars REQ. Tho justice held that tats a,cTce Uust he recognized as final
New Britain herald., 1925-05-15
GEORGE BrRNARn SHAW ILL

London, May 1t.-tAPl--Georee | Bernard Shaw is iu and confined 10 , his Lcnlon residence,
New Britain herald., 1925-05-15
Hah~On N0nll~ NIrr

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New Britain herald., 1925-05-15

Average Daily Circulation For %syt Msy ,ta Finding '''. 12,O36
Evening star., 1925-03-10
ESCAPED CONV|CTS
FOIL BL0ODHOUNDS
Dogs Trailing 0ccoquan Fu-
gitives Lead Officers to
Barn-Burning Suspect.

Twenty five guards and four blood
hounds took part in an all-night hunt
last night for Walter e. Bush and
Frank Gardner, fugitives from. the
District prison at Occoquan, Va The
dogs did not succeed in getting close
to the fugitives. it is stated, but about
midnight they did trail a young man
who, IT IS stated, was seen leaving the
vicinity of i burning barn. Placed
under arrest. the young man gave his
name as Robert l.. Rogers and said
he had formerly been a resident of
Morse street northeast
Capt. NJ. NJ Barnard, superintendent
of the prison, brought Rogers here
and turned him over to Inspector Cliff
ford j.. Grant, chief of detectives
Rogers arrest also was reported to
Sheriff Allison of Fairfax County, Va.
who informed the authorities he
would come here this afternoon and
request that Rogers be surrendered
TO him for Investigation in connection
with the burning of the barn
Early this afternoon it was reported
that tne two fugitives were still at
large. Bush and Gardner, accom-
panied by two women and IL child
were arrested in Takoma Park sew
eral months ago. Bush said he was
from Newport. Ky, and Gardner said
his home was in Cincinnati The for
,ner was sentenced to serve 364 days
Sor attempted housebreaking at a Ia
Roma Park store, while the latter was
similarly sentenced for concealed
weapons. One of the woman members
of the party was from Fairmont,
W. Va.
Evening star., 1925-03-10

ridden with the brave battalion of
death" when it was battling the
League of Nations and the treaty of
Versailles to their graves. 1t is hard
to think of a man from the hills of
South Carolina hunting with the ele-
plants of the grand old party, but
Blease would gladly have aligned
himself with Borah and Lodge and
Brandegee and Mccormick and John
son to kill any and all of the works
of Woodrow Wilson.
This would be brave indeed, for few
persons in the North realize what a
Republican means in South Carolina
One hears much of the tremendous
landslide which swept Calvin Cool
idge into office last November. The
Coolidge vote in South Carolina was
exactly 1923. In 1920 something like
2.244 South Carolinians had the hardi-
hood or temerity to vote for Warren
Harding.
Washington had heard that Sena-
tor B1ease had grown much quieter
these past seven or eight years. When
he first won the primaries last Au-
tumn there arose visions of another
"Pitchfork" Ben Tillman, for it was
felt Blease was a modern disciple of
the old pitchfork school But now
adays, as he moves about on the
floor, exchanging greetings with his
colleagues, the junior Senator from
South Carolina conveys no impress
sion of even smoldering fires within,
but the man who once called a Demo-
cratic Secretary of War "a pugnosed
little Yankee" and Democratic Sec
retary of the Navy "a very small
man." still must have possibilities
which the Senate will not care to
overlook.
Copy right. 1921
Evening star., 1925-03-10
RETIREMENT DEFEAT is BLAMED
ON OVERZEALOUS PROPONENTS
'sDeIiberate FaLsehOOds" and MisinfOrmation Aris.
ing From Ignorance, Declared to Haze Been
Spread at Capitol, Irling Legislators.

South Dakota, who was e member of
tho Senate civil service committee,
confidently predicted success for the
bill, or one similar to 1t, at the next
session Of Congress. He expressed
the opinion that one of the principal
reasons it failed of enactment during
the Sixty-eighth Congress was that
other retirement legislation cropped
up to confuse and bewilder those who
were safeguarding the economy pro-
gram of the Government He later
explained to newspaper men that this
"other legislation" included the Bur-
sum bill. providing for retirement in
the Army and similar bill for the
Navy. He added that he understood
tho administration felt it would cost
the Government too much to pass all
the retirement bills, and since there
could not reasonably be a discrimina-
ton. the whole lot went by the
boards.
Help Is Pledged.
Representative Arthur NJ Free of
California and Representative Eugene
Black Of Texas both said they were
sure the bill would become d law at
the next session. Representative Free
criticized the summary dismissal of
IT'S employees of the Government
Printing Office without their having
had advance notice. Representative
Black said he had not warmed up to
the retirement legislation at the out
set, but that he was now an ardent
advocate and supporter of even
greater annuities. He said it was not
just to ask d man or woman to retire
from the Government under the pres
ent system of meager retirement pay
and he said he would assist to his ut
most in having the present law lib
eralized.
Representative Ernest w. Gibson of
Vermont, Representative Harry Z.
Hull of Iowa, Representative John E.
Raker of California and Represe nta-
tive Louis w. Fairfield of Indiana
agreed that the present law should
be amended and pledged their sup
port, In or out of Congress.
Robert H. Alcorn, chairman of the
joint conference on retirement, which
is composed of representative of all
branches of the civil service joined
with the mem bers of Congress in re-
gretting that misinformation had
been broadcast to the detrinent of
the chances of passing the liberaIiz-
ing bill. He criticized persons who
had been responsible, but expressed
the opinion that they had done It
without malicious intent and due to
% Shci eIiA'| VI thc tlItHItiit act.
Following the speeches, the confer
ence authorized Chairman Alcorn to
appoint committee to draw up res
olutions extending to retiring mem
bers of Congress the thanks of the
employees for the splendid efforts
they have made in their behalf"
Former Senator L. Heisler Ball
Representative Joe J. Manlove of Mis-
souri,, Representative Lamar Jeffe RS
OF Alabama and Representative Err
nest W. Gibson of Vermont were in
troduced as friends of the retirement
law and of the Federal employees.
They were not called on to make ad-
dresses.
Evening star., 1925-03-10
BLEASE is MILD AS SENATOR;
WILL FIGHT WILSONIAN IDEAS
Fiery South CarOlinian of
Other Days Begins His
Term Quietly.
Isolation of U. S. From,
Foreign EntangIements,
Dominant Policy.
BY ROBERT It. SMALL.

No one ever thought that Cole L..
Blease of the fire and birthstone
Bleases of South Carolina could en-
ter Washington public life so quiet
ly. Perhaps he has been unfortunate
in reaching the Capital aftaer Gen
Billy" Mitchell of the Air Service
and Gen. Charley Dawes of the vice
presidency. There has been so much
noise and clatter under the big dome
on Capitol Hill recently that Cooley"
Blease just slipped into his place in
the Senate chamber on Inauguration
day and naturally he could not cause
ripple on waters already churned
into wildly lashing waves.
But Senator Blease is here and in
his place every day and now and then
some visitor in the gallery suddenly
remembers to ask about him. He Is
pointed out as a mild appearing man,
decide edly slender in stature and wear
ing a modest gray business suit. The
fierce black hair and black mustache
of the old days are turned to iron
gray and pair of rather mild eyes
look through the horn trimmed glasses
which pinch a somewhat Nordic nose
The Blease head is held back in the
manner of men who wear such glasses
and generally wear them too far
down on the nose.
Grudge Against wisconsin.
A lot of water has flowed under
the bridge since Cole Blease used to
make the welkin ring down in the
Did Palmetto State. His archenemy,
Woodrow Wilson, has gone to his last
reward, but Blease has not forgotten
the ancient grudge he bore the war
time President. He has served notice
quietly upon his colleagues-served it
n writing as matter of fact-that
his mind will not go along with them
IN the furtherance of anything that
s left of the Woodrow Wilson plans
for International agreements.
Senator Blease is not going to be a
Democratic insurgent. He is not GO
ing to be Il La Toilette. Instead he
likes to picture himself as a sort of
Democratic Borah, a. man disdainful
Of the party leadership which would
1rag you around by the nose, make
you play dead, roll over and jump
through the hoop. Senator Blease is
Jealous of his right of self-determina-
ton. He is naturally Democratic
and subscribes to all of the old Demo-
cratic principles, but his is a pre-
Wilson Democracy, and he wants
nothing to do with new-fangled, for
eign "entanglements," no matter what
you call them.
Blease is sorry he could not have
Evening star., 1925-03-10
GANG HANGS YOUTH
WHO Barred ROBBERY
Maryland Constable Charges Mob
Action to Eight Held
for Hearing.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, March TO-
Because he is alleged to have
"peached" ON a gang that robbed the
Davis store near Frostburg a few days
ago, eight youths are held at the
Frostburg lookup accused of attempt
ing to hang Walter Plummer, Is years
old. They are Benjamin SweitZer,
William Winebrenner, Harold Mecks,
Herman Grove, John Davis, John
Reiney, Richard Meagher and Ora
Sagle.
Constable Henry E. Wagus. vino
made the arrests last night, says the
accused accosted Plummer while he
was on his way home and forced him
up hill to tree. Each member of
the gang taking off his belt and form
ing a moose, Plummer was strung up
to tree, but after he lost conscious
ness the belts pulled apart and the vic
tim dropped to the ground, Constable
Wagus states. Plummer revived as
his assailants fed.
Evening star., 1925-03-10
SIGN ORDERED DOWN.
Arlington Supervisors Say Rosslyn
Structure Is Unsightly.
pecial Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CLARENDON, Va, March 1o.-The
electric sign on the roof of the Ar
linEton Trust co. in Rosslyn. which
edVertises a well known brand of
oil, was ordered removed by the board
OF supervisors at its regular monthly
meeting at the courthouse yesterday.
IT was characterized as unsightly
William II. Duncan. secretary to the
board. was instructed to notify the
Oil company of the boards action.
Consideration of the question of
moving the county's property yard
which, according to d ruling of the
commemorative attorney. must be
done by April |, brought forth a ten
tat1ve offer of ground on the water
front in Rosslyn. M. B. Harlow of
Alexandria, who controls the site.
told the board he would submit a
definite proposal for a long lease by
next Friday.
The need of an assistant to the
game warden, due to the great num-
ber of unlicensed dogs in the county
was stressed, and the commonwealth s
attorney was instructed to request an
appointment of the State game
warden.
Evening star., 1925-03-10
REVENUE FREIGHTS MAKE
RECORD IN NINE WEEKS
Total of S,O7O,319 Cars Loaded
Since Beginning of Present
Year, Report Shows.

Revenue freight loadings in the
frst nine weeks of this year set
new record for that period with a
total of S,07O,319 cars. according to
reports compiled today by the car
service division of the American Rail-
way Association. The total is an in
crease of 144,230 cars. or Is per cent
over the corresponding period last
year, and 4l6,131 cars, or "a per
cent over that of 1928
The record was achieved despite
decrease in the loadings for the
week ending February IS from the
corresponding weeks of the two
Years preceding due to the fact that
Nashington's birthday anniversary did
not fall within the latter weeks. The
total of $50, 9l0 cars for the week is a
drop of S1-604 cars from last year
and SOL cars for 1928 1t was g.
~" cars .esS than in the preceding
week this year. Virtually all classes
or freight contributed to the decrease
from the other comparative figures.
Evening star., 1925-03-10
CHOOSING COLORED
JUDGE HERE URGED
Blaine G. o. p. Club Asks
Coolidge for One of New
Police Court Posts.

President Coolidge has received an
appeal from Francis Wells, president
Of the Blaine Invincible Republican
Club, of the District, to appoint a
colored man to one of the two addi-
tional Police Court judgeships Great
ed by the new traffic law.
In his appeal to the President, Mr..
Wells. who has been a leader among
colored Republicans here for a mum
ber of years, called attention to the
important part the colored men and
women have taken in the advance
ment of Republicanism, and declared
that the appointment of one of the
race to this bench would serve as an
incentive to the younger generation
by giving assurance OF the Presi-
dents sincerity in his reiterated as
sertion that the door of opportunity
is open to all races and creeds in this
country.
Well Qualified for Place.
Mr.. Wells said there are a number
of men of his race in Washington
who stand high at the local bar, and
who are otherwise eminently quail
fed to serve as a Police Court judge.
He reminded the President that his
appeal was made as result OF a
vincible Club, when a resolution was
adopted placing that organization on
record as asking for the appointment.
Mr.. Wells requested the President to
set a date in the near future, when a
delegation, representing the Invinci-
bles and other colored organizations,
could appear before him and present
reasons why they believe their race
should have this recognition.
Mr.. Wells said upon leaving the
White House today that his organiza-
tion has not given its support to any
one colored aspirant for the place, but
will make a decision before the dele
cation waits upon the President. He
said he and other officers of the In
vincibIes will confer with Samuel j.
Prescott, chairman OF the special COM
mittee named Saturday by the execu-
tive committee of the Republican
State committee of the District, to
select the two men who will have the
support of the united Republican or
ganizations of the District for these
two judgeships.
Going to Opening Game.
President Coolidge received another
reminder today that Spring is not far
away. This was in the person OF Ed
ward Eynon, secretary of the Wash
ington base ball club, who called at
the White House and extended Mr..
Coolidge formal invitation to attend
the opening game in Washington
April %. The President gave assur-
ance that he and Mrs. Coolidge would
be on hand to see the world cham
pions start the local season, unless
something unforeseen turned up.