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New Britain herald., 1925-11-10
Other Assessments Which House Con- mittee Would Repeat Include J Try, Smokers Articles and Firearms.
Treasury Given the Right to Exempt Legitimate Theaters Housing Spok- en Drama if Deemed Advisable.

Washington, Nov. 10 P-Reduc ton of the automobile taxes and re- peal of many of the special excisc levies was voted today by the house ways and means committee.
 Under a supervision approved by the committee, which is writing a new tax bill, passenger cars would be taxed per cent instead of five per cent, and the levy on automobile trucks, wagons, tires and accessories, would be wiped out.
 Cigars and Alcohol.
 The tax on all grades of cigars was reduced and the levy on alcohoi was cut in half
 Other taxes which the committee would repeal are those on jewelry, camera lenses, photograph films and plates, firearms and ammunition smokers articles, coin operated ma chimes. works of art, and Nah Jong sets.
 No change was made in the taxes on admissions and dues, although the committee voted 10 exempt legi- innate theaters housing the spoken drama from the admission tax if the treasury deems 1t advisable.
 Others Repealed. The following occupation taxes. which apply on proprietors were re- pealed: Brokers, including pawn brokers, ship and custom house brokers; billiard room and bowling alleys, shooting galleries, riding academies, autos for hire, tobacco manufacturers and yachts and mo-. tor boats.
 II was also agreed to reduce from 33 to $1 the annual tax on physi- clans who dispense narcotics and to cut from 50 cents to % cents in" tax on each deed or conveyance amounting to $500.
 100 Million Loss.
 The total amount of revenue which the government would los as result of the changes would amount to slightly more than s1o0.- 000,000 annually, Chairman Green said, and would wipe from the sta tute virtually every so-called hui sance tax.
 Many of the levies which the com mittee voted to repeal yielded less revenue annually than it cost the government to collect the tax, Chair man Green said
 In reducing the alcohol tax the committee would cut the rate from S220 a proof gallon to S1.65 a gal Ion, effective as of January 1, 1927 to '$1,10 a gallon effective January l, 1928.
 The cuts in the taxes on cigar follow:
 Small sizes from $1.50 to T5 cents thousand; class A from S4 to s2,- 80; class B from s6 to. s4.5o: class c from So to ST; class D from s1@ to sl0.5O; class F from SIS to s13,5O.
 It was estimated this would take s12,oO0,000 annually from the taN , burden of the industry.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-10
TWO TWO-GUNNEN OF WEST FIGHT IT OUT
And Both Are Killed in Thrilling Duel of Pioneer
 Days Type

San Bernardino, Calit.. Nov. 10 dPi Matt Burts and Bili Roberts, two of the few remaining two-gun men of the weird desert vastness that centers at government holes have met and "shot it out" Both died with their boots on" In this last stand of the old type gunmen in southern California. The scene was 2SO miles northeast of San Bernar- dino in the wild region where Ne vada, Arizona and California have a common boundary line at the Colorado river.
 That it was a duel, possibly over a water hole. which ended in the double tragedy. was reported last night by Deputy Sheriff Jack Brown in a telegram to Sherif W. A. Shay.
 Roberts recently was employed as foreman of the Rock Springs Cattle company because ''he was a man who wouldn't run the company has advised the sheriff For many years forman Of the big cattle range that reaches for thirty miles among the bleak hills of California's last iron tier, had been run out" by gunmen. \ successful foreman had to face sniping and general gunplay. Re- gently Roberts returned to the ranch house and found that during his absence in the night thirteen bullet holes had been put through the house. It had happened many other times to Roberts predeces- sors.
 Apparently Burts and Roberts met at Roberts house, said the sheriff. and neither would run. Six-shooters went into action and both fell.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-10
FIREMAN RUN DOWN AS HE DIVES FOR SAFETY
Albert May Hurt While on Duty in the
 West End

While engaged in fighting 6 fire at 594 West Main street about Il o'clock last night. Fireman Albert May of Engine Company 4 was run down by an automobile driven by Donald R. Edwards of 2l1 Maple 't. receiving an Injured ankle
 f of the wheels passed over
 ant Patrick J. O'Mara in-
 And arrested Edwards on a charSe Of reckless driving.
 sergeant O'Mara learned that the firs truck was parked on the north side of West Main street, headed west, and Edwards was coming east at a speed of about 20 miles an hour, according to his claim. May was at the truck getting an imple- ment and was at the side of the fire truck on his way to the south side of the street when he saw Edwards machine approaching. Realizing that he would be unable to get out of the way, he threw himself to the ground and the auto passed over his left ankle.
 Chief Michael T. Souney, who was in charge of the company fight ing the blaze, could not tell how fast the machine was travelling, and May was unable to judge. Edwards said that he did not see the fireman un- til just before he dropped. and when he passed he didn't know whether il was May or hose line he had passed over. He is reported to have said that the headlights on the fire truck blinded him.
 Chief William J. Noble said this morning that May, who was taken to the New Britain General hospital for treatment, will leave the hos Continued on Page Seventeen)
New Britain herald., 1925-11-10
Governments Air Pol- icies Both At Home And In Far-of Amer ican Possessions Are Assailed.
Captain Oldys Testifies
 DisapprOval of General Staff and Supports Rec concentrations of Colonel

Washington, Nov. 10 H9 - The governments air policies both at home and In far-off American pos- sessions were assaied today in de- fense testimony before the Mitchell court martial.
 Captain Robert Oldys of the air service, called to support Colonel Mitcheps charge of near treasona- ble disregard of national interests in aviation, declared he had ln his poss assion a letter written by the American minister to Guatemala in 1928, warning of a scheme by "alien interests to establish a foot hold fin Central America near the Panama canal"
 Letter Is Held Out The minister, the witness said, un- successfully urged the Washington government to establish an air Actual presentation of the letter In evidence was delayed, temporarily at least, by objections from the prosecution.
 Captain Odys also quoted at length from the aviation report presented in 1923, by the Lassiter board of army officers, containing recommendation for air defense of the Philippines and Hawaii, which the witness said had been approved by the secretary of war but never carried into effect. This report, he said, described the situation in the air service as unfortunate and critical"
 Pilots Threatened
 Captain Oldys then told the court that while he was stationed in Ha' waii there were so many forced landings sand airplane smashes that there was a threat to hold pilots financially responsible for the loss of their craft.
 When the captain said there were no tactical air units on the Pacific coast, Major General Howe, presi' dent of the court, asked:
 Has Rockwell field been aban' doned?"
 "There is depot there"
 Any flying personnel?"
 "Only a dozen officers. They fes' machines turned out of the derot,'
 The witness said he had recon mended that aviators be transferred 10 the Pacific coast, but the genera staff did not approve the recommen dation,
 Backs Mitchell's Views
 General Howze asked him If h' thought the general staff ought t' be guided by his recommendations
 As the general staff is at presen constituted, I do, sir" Captain oidy replied.
 Then Brigadier General Ewing F Booth asked Captain Oldys how h. would organize the general staff'
 "The same as Colonel Mitchell the captain said.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-10
Say She Invited Him to Keep Her Company at Hotel-Brand Him as Love Slave So Infatuated He Could Not Tell Black From White.

White Plains, N. r, Nov. 10 Fq- Counsel for Mrs. Alice Jones Rhine- lander. now being sued for annul- mcnt of her marriage to Leonard Kip Rhinelander on the ground of fraudulent representation of her race. today admitted in open court that their client had some colored blood
 The admission was made by Lee Parson Davis, chief of defense ceun- sel at the opening of his outline of what the defense expects to prove. He said:
 The defense counsel hereby with draws the previous denial as to the blood of this defendant and for the
New Britain herald., 1925-11-10
Gop. Pinchot N NPennsyluania b Making New Ouertures Ln Effort
 10 Bring About Mine Strike End
Arranges Individual and Separate Conferences With Both Lewis and Inglis in Attempt to Re- open Wage Negotiations Between Miners and Operators.

Philadelphia, Nov. 10 Rt-A de- termination to bring about a renewal of the wage conference between op. orators and miners was seen here to- day in Governor Pinchots request 10 John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, and Major W. w. Inglis, chairman of the operators wage committee, to meet him sep arately to discuss the anthracite suspension.
 Arranges Appointments.
 The governor expects to see Mir Lewis here on Wednesday and Ma jur Inglis in Harrisburg the next day. Mr. Pinchot brought about settle ment of the anthracite controversy two years ago and close observers of the present situation expressed the opinion that he would make a strong effort to at least bring the two sides together again in the con ference room.
 Governor Pinchot has been in touch with the suspension since the 15S,000 mineres laid down their tools on September l. He has con terred several times with the Rev
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New Britain herald., 1925-11-10
Washington Conference Adopts Resolution Withholding
 Further Licenses
NO MORE UNTIL PRESENT
 LIST HAS BEEN REDUCED
Other Important Problems, Princi- pal Among Which Is Fight Be tween Broadcasters and Copyright Owners, Are Being Given Careful Consideration At Session Now Be ing Held.

Washingto on, Nov. 10 Pl-Recom- mendation that no moro licenses be given broadcasting stations until there has been a reduction In the number now in operation, was made in resolution adopted here today by subcommittee of the fourtl annual radio conference.
 Committees went to work today on the special problems assigned to their study with overcrowding in the broadcasting field and the relations | between broadcasters and music copyrighters overshadowing all oth- CT questions before the delegates.
 The nine committees, named by Secretary Hoover at the opening session of the conference yesterday, were scheduled to make their pre- l liminary reports, after separate meetings, to full meeting of the conference later in the day.
 Wayclcngth Proposals Another matter to which the dele. gates are giving their attention is a proposal by number of radio ex- perts that the lower wave lengths between 150 and 200 meters, now used by amateurs, be placed at the disposal of commercial broadcasting stations. Opposition to this already has developed among both amateur radio broadcasters, represented through the National Amateur Radio Relay league by Hudson P. Maxim, Jr., its president, and many others of commercial broadcasting stations, who are against any change in pres ent wave length allocations, at least until after the international radio conference next year.
 Copyright Disputes
 The dispute between radio broad casters and copyright owners already has come sharply to the front in tht 'conference discussions. with botf sides asserting they will take their cases to congress during the coming session to obtain legislation to pro, tect their rights.
 The broadcasters, through Paul E Klugh of New York. executive sec. retary of the national association oi broadcasters, has proposed that the conference recommend Legislation establishing fair basis for paymen of royalties to copyright owners b! broadcasters.
 In immediately opposing this plaI E. c. Mills of New York. represent - ing the American Society of Com posers, Authors and Publishers, de clared 1t would amount to congres sional price-fixing. Mir. Klugh re piled, however, that there was UT gent need of a fixed basis of royal , ties in order that broadcasters migh } feel a security from uncertain royal ty charges.
 The conference already has re 3 vealed strong sentiment in favo of limiting the number of broad congestion of the ether, with man - favoring a reduction in the presen l number of stations.
 A detailed plant outlining a basi l on which broadcasters may Us q copyrighted music was promised tn 3 conference on behalf of the com
 posers, authors and publishers. S Opening a special sub-committe ! meeting today, William A. Brady I theatrical producer opposed any pla - of bToadcasters for use of copyright
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New Britain herald., 1925-11-10


 John Trumbull for a discussion
 of the coal situation Thursday
 morning at fl o'clock.
 Mayor A. M. Paonessa will call on Governor John Trumbull this week and ask that a fuel administrator be appointed for the city of New Brit ain.
 This decision was reached at special session of the common coun- cil last night after the mayor had presented q message calling atten- ton 10 the scarcity of fuel and the likelihood of a serious crisis
 The mayor expressed belief that q demand for government action, started by the city of New Britain, would lead other cities to come out with similar requests and results would be obtained.
 Mayors Message To Council
 His message to the common coun- cil follows;
 Chapter of the city charter im- poses upon the mayor the duty, to recommend the adoption of all such matters connected with the police, security, health. cleanliness and or ramcnt of the city-as he shall deem expedient.'
 'I believe 1t consistent with this duty for me to call to your attention the status of the coal problem in cur city. You have no doubt fol- lowed the activities Of the coal in dustry in recent months, and are aware that the anthracite mines are ai a standstill. Bituminous coal is being sent into this city in compar- atively small quantities, The prices now demanded for soft "oal and oth- CT substitutes are entirely out of proportion 10 those Of pre-stril1o days. It is true that great per centage of families have coal fin their cellars. But, 1t Is also a fact that few have enough 10 last through Itke winter months and before long rcplenishment of bins will be neces- sary. It is then that the seriousness of the situation will be fully realiz- ed. If mining operations nre rot re- sumed soon, it may not be possible to ct shipments into Connecticut In time to ward off a ser'ous crisis.
 "I believe 1t Is incumbent upor the mayor and common council tC keep faith with our citizens by urg. ing that federal action be taken al once to end the strike so that the growing list of innocent sufferers may not be added 10 unnecessarily While 1 fully realize that, stand ing alone, we cannot accomplish much, feel certain such action b! this body will be the signal for othel cities to fall in line with similar demands. It Is not consistent Witl our oath of office 10 sit by and awai action elsewhere when inc serious aspect of the coal problem becomes more striking daily.
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New Britain herald., 1925-11-10
UNFUJFD STEEL ORDERS

New York, Nov. 10 tP - Un- filed orders of the United States Steel corporation on october 21, made public today, totalled 4.1o9.- iSS tons. an increase of 29l,SS6 tons, compared with the end of the preceding month.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-10
TWINS ALSO MOTHERS

Ardmore, Okla, Nov. 10 Pl-On their 21st birthday, Mrs. Archie Rose and Mrs. Ralph Whiteman, twins, of Marietta, Okla, each gave birth to child.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-10
Drive Starts Tomorrow Bombing Near Damascus
UNCENSORED LETTER
 TELLS OF MASSACRE
Message From American Tells d 30,O00 Refugees Crowded Into Damascus Under Most Horrible Conditions Calls situation Se- rious and Doubts Frances Ability To Cope With Tribcsmen.

Paris, Nov. 10 Pt-The French troops in Syria will take the oflen- sive against the rebels tomorrow, La Libertes Cairon correspondent declares.
 A great encircling movement was under way today, while two regi- ments of cavalry were directly press ing the forces of the bandit chief Bakri, who was recently proclaimed president of the Syrian republic" |"
 French aviators were bombing the insurgents within plain sight of Damascus.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-10
)CK FAVORITES TUMBLE ON MARKET Dramatic Collapse Occurs Short
 ly After Noon 5 TO 30 POINT DECLINES
Chryslcr Falls on 27 f-4 Points While Dupont, |. S. Cast Iron Pipe and Hudson Motors Also Come in For Heavy Losses.

New York, Nov. 10 P-A drama tic collapse in stock prices took place on the New York Stock Ex- change shortly after midday when flood of selling orders was hurled at recent speculative favorites, more than a dozen issues being carried down to nearly 30 points, Chrys- Ter Motors fell 27 IA points, Du- pont IS IA and U. S. Cast Iron Pipe and Hudson Motors about 10 each before the end of the third hour.
 Bank Rate Raised
 Raising of the Boston Reserve banks rediscount rate after the close yesterday which was regarded in many quarters as forerunner of similar action by the New York Federal bank within the next few weeks, created feeling of uneasi- ness among both professional trad CTS and outside spectators and in vestors at the opening of the mar ket.
 Prices opened one to four points lower on what was widely described as nervous selling for both accounts Raising of the renewal rates on cal money to per cent and the re- petition Of cautionary commission house advices also helped to dam pen bulish enthusiasm.
 Confidence Restored
 Speculative confidence was re stored, in part. when a rally started around the end of the first hour Buying was cautious and there were indications that many stocks wer' being liquidated under cover of thi strength.
 Bear traders were quick 10 sens the situation. and they immediate ly threw tens Of thousands of share into the market, which was unabl to absorb them except at materia recessions in quoted value. Tn rapidity of the decline touched oi scores of stop-loss orders, and thi selling was augmented by hcav 1 profit taking induced by commis sion house suggestions to take prof in stocks which have enjoyed larg advances.
 Many Hard Hit
 The decline spread over a broa list and included most of the oil and other shares which had show, signs of special strength in recen trading. Motors, which have record ed the largest gains, were the hard est hit. Mack Trucks, General Mo tors, General Electric. White Motor. United Cigar Stores, Atlantic Coas Line and |. S. Steel common a crumbled { 10 ' points as stock were thrown overheard to conserv rapidly diminishing profits, or t limit losses.
 Trading In the first three hour approXimated one and three-quarte million shares with indications, the early afternoon pace was mair tained, that the nine-year record fc volume, established last week, woul be broken when the closing gon sounded this afternoon.
 Selling orders also engulfed Il New York curb market. Nationl Tea (new stock) broke S4 point Tubiz Art Silk 24, National Pow, and Light S, ana Continental Bal ing B, Ford Motors of Canada, l., high Power Securities and Libt Owens sold off to points.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-10
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THE WEATHER

Hartford, Nov. 10.-ForeCast for New Britain and vicinity: Partly cloudy tonight and
 Wednesday
New Britain herald., 1925-11-10
'CITY FUEL BOSS
 NEEDED'- D'-.PAONESSA Mayor to Confer With Gov.
 TrulnbuN About Administrator MESSAGE ON COAL CRISIS
Common Council Authorizes Execu. tive To Bring Situation In This City To Attention Of Head of State Government.

Mayor PaoneSSa today made an appointment to meet Coy. John Trumbull for a discussion of the coal situation Thursday morning at il o'clock.
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Average Dail, Circulation For Week Ending ID EQE Nov. 7th ,.. 1LsOCO
, 1925-01-08

few and general use of the forests
correspondingly small.
The continued settlement and in
dustrial development of the national
forest regions, the westward migra-
ton of forest industries, the con
struction of a large mileage Of roads
and trails, and the tremendous
growth of outdoor recreation have
now completely changed this picture,
and the change is going on without
let-up.
The cut Of national forest timber
last year exceeded n billion board
feet. The administration of timber
now involves a considerable number
of large contracts annually in con-
nection with the establishment of
new mills and heavy Investments of
capital, which require extended pre-
paratory work In surveys, estimates.
and appraisals and competent tech
nical supervision of a high order to
assure reforestation and a sustained
yield OF forest products. Recreation
has become a major use of the ma
, 1925-01-08
''LONESTAR" DIETZ SENT
LETTER OF APPRECIATION

Coach "Lonestar" Dietz. Wyoming
University's football coach. the fore
part OF this week sent a letter to
Thomas O'Hara, thanking the Amer
lean Legion. Erred Duncan Post No.
%, Mr.. ,O'Hara and the citizens Of
Rawlins on behalf Of the University
and himself for the cordial welcome
and treatment rendered him while in
this city in connection with the Le-
gion sweater presentation to the
Rawlins high school football boys.
The coach was very much pleased
with his visit in this city and hopes
that It may help to bring many OF
the Rawlins students to Wyoming
University.