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New Britain herald., 1925-02-06
LAUNCH IS SEIZED
Craft, Believed to be Elizabeth Will son of Grecnport, Taken by Dry Agents or Branford.

New Haven, Feb. GA motor launch believed to be the Elizabeth Wilson of Greenport, l.. l., was seized by prohibition enforcement agents of the Branford shore this noon. Four men on the craft were arrested.
 The launch was at anchor be- tween Leete's Island and Stony Creek. and the enforcement officers rowed out to it from shore. Four men were placed under arrest and they gave their names as Oscar Olson of Flatbush avenue, Brooklyn, John Wilson, no address. Herman Johnson, no address and Frank Smith. Greenport, L. I.
 The men said that the cargo, es- timated to be worth about SS0,0O0 was secured from rum row last night, and the intention according to the officers, was that it would be landed in New Haven tonight.
 Frank F. Putney, prohibition en- forcement director, John A. Morse, chief enforcement officer and Hugh A. Hinman and Edwin Raffle took part In the seizure.
 The Wilson was lowed into the city dock here.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-06
Judge Scores Embezzler and Denounces Foreign CTS Who Abuse Privi- leges Given Them in This Country.

New York, Feb. 6.-Moe Truman, 26-year- old fnancier, who in 10 years pyramided a $100 loan into obligations approximating s2,00O,O00, was sentenced today to serve from five to 10 years in Sing Sing. He had pleaded guilty to a second degree forgery indictment.
 Judge Talley. in imposing sen tence, denounced persons of foreign birth who "abuse the privileges given them in this country"
 T will also recommend" he said, that Thurman, who is not citizen of this country, be deported at the end of his term"
 Judge Talley said he realized de- portation would be a hardship for Truman, and added;
 That is the reason I make the recommendation I am sorry can not issue the order for deportation myself. I want this to be an ex- ample to young foreigners who come here and attempt to become cap tains of finance by employing crim- inal means. This will probably put stop to persons of this type who use the names of reputable men and abuse the privileges and opportuni- ties given them in this country"
New Britain herald., 1925-02-06
RADIO EXPERTS SEEK
 SET HIDDEN IN HILLS
One Near New Haven Be- lieved to Be Used by
 Rum Runners

New Haven, Feb. 6.-The New Haven Register this afternoon said that radio experts are at work in this vicinity to locate, if possible a broadcasting outfit hidden some where in the hills which has been the cause of much intereference to receiving sets of late. It says that what has been thought to be static is really interference due to send ing out of signals which are not read able to those who could tune in on them and which served to tumble lip signals on sets which usually re- ceive broadcast programs.
 The Register says that one sus- picion is that the hidden station is in communication with the rum fleets off the coast.
 One expert representing the Radio Corp. of America is said to have re- turned to New York to secure ad- ditional apparatus for use in locating the mysterious station.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-06
Collins Eldest Brother Makes Discovery And Explorers At Once Enter To Find Where It Leads.
In Meantime Rescue Work Continues, Despite Be- lief That Entombed Prisoner Is Dead.
By The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
 Cave City, Ky, Feb. 6.--Andrew Lee Collins, eldest brother of Sand Caves entombed prisoner, Floyd Collins, arrived during the night from Illinois and has found a new cave near the scene of present res- cue work. A party of men has gone underground on an immediate ex- ploration trip.
 The new passageway. described as little more than a sinkhoIe, ap- parently escaped all attention here- tofore and none of the men of the cave country who were on hand this noon knew where 1t might lead.
 Work Continues
 Meanwhile work continued in the shaft which is expected, to strike within few feet of where Collins is imprisoned. Last reports indi- cated miners were working near the 20-foot level.
 News of the discovery of another cave which might lead to the vicin- ity of sand cave brought new cour- age to workers and several hundred men, many of whom have yolun- teered to lend assistance wherever it may be required, moved restlessly about. unable to do more than spec ulate on chances that the prisoner would be reached alive.
 A second call for funds was sent out today by Sam D. Caldwell, president of the Peoples Bank of fContinued on Page ..1
New Britain herald., 1925-02-06
'KUPEC SURRENDERS HELD IN $500 BOND Missing Letter Carrier Ar.
 raisned in Federal Court
 ENDS 8 MONTHS SEARCH

An eight months search by postal inspectors for John Rupee, former letter carrier connected with the lo- cal post office for about five years. came to an end Tuesday when Ku- pee returned to the city after an absence since last June and gave himself up to Postmaster Herbert F.. Erwin. 1t was learned today. Knowl- edge of the return of the missing carrier became known when L~ ~ias arraigned in the federal court at New Haven yesterday and held un- der bonds of $500 for trial later in the month on charges of theft from the mails.
 It has been known that the post office authorities have been search ing for Rupee since last June when he left the city and absented him. self from his duties at the post office without permission of the postmas- ter. At the time of his departure Postmaster Erwin. knew of no ir- regularities in the accounts of the carrier, but 1t is understood that de- falcations and thefts amounting to about S100 were discovered when somebody on Rupees route in the north end of the city appeared at the post office to register a con- plaint.
 Post office inspectors were then called into the, case and a complete checkup was made of the carrier's accounts, a reported shortage of about $100 being discovered. The exact method by which Rupee ob- tained the money has not been re- vealed.
 It is known that Rupee has made restitution for all the money that was missing and has made a clean breast of all his misdoings as an em- ploye of the local office. He was a carrier here for about five years and his record had been a good one until early last year.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-06
Indcreoes Examination

Hartford, Feb. S,-Gcrald Chap man, federal prisoner at the Connec- ticut state prison in Wethersfleld where he arrived yesterday after noon to await trial here, probably in March, for the murder of Patrolman James F. Skelly in New Britain last October. today underwent a thor ough mental and physical examina- ton by Dr. P. B. Battey, prison phy- sician and psychiatrist. Because he is a federal prisoner, Chapman can not be put to work under the con- tract labor system, but. Warden Scott announced today, some special task about the grounds will be as signed to him in a few days after Dr. Battey's report is made. In the meantime the prisoner is being pho- tographed and his fingerprints taken. Chapman is said to be in poor phy- sical condition. prisoner is be- ing closely guardeN.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-06
MITCHELL IN OPEN REVOLT
 AGAINST ALLEGED GAGG|NG
 OF ARMY, NAVY OFFICIALS
MOTHER AND GIRLS DELIVERING PAPERS Parent Substituting for Her Boy, Whose Arm
 Is Broken
Especial 10 the Herald.)

Plalnville, Feb. Redistribution of the Herald" in Plainville rests 2 great deal on the shoulders of the Voisard family of Bank street who have several routs.
 It has just come to light that Emil Voisard. who is about 16 years of age. and the one who carried the most of the papers on the routes, broke his arm about week and a half ago. He was assisted in the duties of his routes by his two sis ters, Elizabeth and Violet, both younger than he. and night after night in fair weather, rain, snow or sleet these three plodded on their way falling to disappoint their cus- toners on even single occasion.
 Emil is 8 student at the state trade school in New Britain and in the course of his studies was sent into Belvidere to work on a new house being erected there. While on the staging, one of the supporting boards on the scaffolding gave way and Emil vas plunged to the ground breaking His arm.
 For 0 time it appeared that the load of papers would be thrown onto the shoulders of the two young girls Unassuming and quiet, Mrs. Joseph Voisard mother of the carrier, quick ly saw that the customers of her son to whom he was devoted. were liable to be put to great inconvenience if their reading matter did not reach them and without further ado, she went with her two girls and took up the route until such a time as Emil will be able to resume his work.
 Every evening in front of Ryder's store in Plainville, the delivery place for the bundles, Mrs. Voisard and Elizabeth and Violet get their bum dles, count out their routes and then shouldering their well filled bags, set out over the long road and the cus- toners of the Voisard family read their "Heralds,"
New Britain herald., 1925-02-06
HOPE IS REVIVED AS NEW
 CAVE ENTRANCE IS FOUND
 NEAR SCENE OF TRAGEDY
COLLINS HAD DREAM
 DEPICTING TRAGEDY
StepmOther Tells of Pre-. mOnition-Father Still
 Is Hopeful
By The Associated Pres..

Cave City. Ky, Feb. 6. Floyd Collins, in a dream, found himself imprisoned in cave some time be- fore he was caught in Sand Cave a week ago, his stepmother said to- day.
 Mrs. Jamie Collins, 65, weakened by a chronic illness, made her first visit to the scene today and broke down in tears. The victims sister, Miss Nellie Collins, q, also saw the tragic surroundings for the first time this morning.
 Peering at the mouth of the cave. the elder woman asked exactly how her stepson was pinioned and en- tombed. She talked a bit and then sank. her strength having ebbed to low point. After a brief rest on q cot in the Red Cross tent, the dis tressed woman was taken home.
 She had repeatedly begged Collins to abandon his explorations, she said. For goodness sake, Floyd, quit go- ing In those holes," she warned him. Her answer. one day, was a promise that he would mot go in any dangerous places again.
 "Then he told me about an awful dream he had. He said: I can't get over my dream. I dreamed I was caught, rocks falling on me, and ugly big things clawing me. It was terrible and I couldn't sleep after wards. I'm not going in any more tight places.'
 That was on Monday before he was caught that he told me all this. He promised me he would keep out of unexplored places. Then he went over to a neighbours house. Last Saturday got word he was caught in Sand Cave. The Monday before Floyd was caught, he was over home. He would not talk about cave exploring when his father was there.
 (ConttDued m Page 11l
New Britain herald., 1925-02-06
JUSTICE WHEELER CALLS ON
 LEGAL OFFICERS OF STATE
VET BADLY INJURED
Ansonia's Youngest Soldier Who Served in World War Gets Frac- tured Skull When Hit by Auto.

Ansonia, Feb. 6.--Michael War cholik, Ansonias youngest veteran of the world war, is at the Griffin hospital with possible fracture of the skull, as a result of being struck by an automobile in' front of the opera house on Main street last night, Warchoik regained con- sciousness this morning and an X-ray picture was taken to deter mine the extent of his injuries.
 sWarcnolik was 17 when he enlist ed. He served in France, was gassed and met with many adven- lures. He is employed by the Southern New England Telephone Go. Henry Benassi. driver of the car, was arrested by the police, his case being continued in the city court this morning for two weeks to await the result of Warcholik's injuries.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-06
MAYOR TAKES HAND
 IN INVESTIGATION
Reported Dissatisfied With
 Inquiry on Woman's Complaint

Mystery attaches to letter which Mayor Paonessa is stid to have sent to Chief William c. Hart of the pe- lice department regarding a com plaint said to have been made by Mrs. Hannah Hayes of 4S Main street against Policeman David Doty, who, she says, was overofficious in the discharge of his duties.
 Chief Hart refused to discuss the letter today. He would not admit that he had received a letter and declined to speak at all concerning any contamination which the mayor might have sent him.
 It is said that the mayor is dis satisfied with the investigation of the woman's complaint. which was made to him.
 Mrs. Hayes told a Herald reporter last night that Policeman Doty had ordered her to leave her own door, way on two occasions recently and 10 go into the house. This occurred late at night, she said. She declar- ed that she has since been advised that she was within her rights in standing in the doorway. The first time, she explained. she was wait ing for a friend, who was saying goodnight to young man short distance away. On the second oc- casion, she said, she was waiting for someone who had gone to a nearby store for a bottle of milk.
 According to Mrs. Hayes. Detec- tive Sergeant McCue and Policeman Doty have visited her three times since endeavoring to settle the matter. But 1t won't be settled until I get a personal apology from Chief Hart" she declared emphati- cally. Furthermore, I told McCue that if he came to see me again Id throw him downstairs"
New Britain herald., 1925-02-06
TODAY WAS TO HAVE BEEN COLLINS
 WEDDING DAY; FIANCEE KEEPS WATCH
St5,0OO,OOO CLAIMS
Canadian Northern Montreal Land Company Is Forced Into Ldquida- tton by Creditors Demands.

Montreal. Feb. 6.-Creditors' claims totalling about s15,00o,o0O today forced the Canadian Northern Montreal Land Co. into liquidation. The company's assets were not made public.
 On petition of creditor, the courts named the Title Guarantee and Trust company provisional trustee. The shareholders of the company later had appointed as liquidator the Society D'Administra- tion Generale.
 The principal creditors named in the liquidation petition include Lazare Bros. & Co.,. London. with a claim for sS,552.OOO; Mckenzie. Mann & Co.,, Ltd, s2,216,00O; Cana dian Bank of Commerce $1,100,000; balance due real estate salcsmen in commissions, $1,074.0O0, and the Canadian Land and Investment com- pany, Ltd. sS6o.34S.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-06
MOVIE HOUSE WRECKED
Labor Troubles Are Blamed for Bombing of Theater at Kansas City, Missouri.

Kansas City. Mo, Feb. 6.--An ex- plosion early today demolished the front of the World In Motion, a motion picture theatcr which for several months had been picketed by union men because it employed non-union operators.
 Many windows nearby were shat tered.
 Fire department officials esti- mated the damage to the theater at $4,OO0 and to nearby buildings at S@,9G0.
 Although pickets had been with drawn about 10 days ago Earl H. Roraback, owner, said the eXplo- sion was the result of labor trouble. He asserted he had been asked to employ union operators, Roraback is an operator. He did not know why pickets had been withdrawn.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-06
TRAIN HITS AUTO, 3 DEAD
Tragedy Occurs at Leetsdale, Pa, When Motorists, Blinded by Fog, Drive Onto Tracks.

Pittsburgh, Feb, 6.-In dense fog which slowed up traffic today three men lost their lives when the auto mobile in which they were riding was struck by Fort Wayne passen- ger train at a grade crossing at Leetsdale.
 The victims are c. A, Perry and C. J. Demmerst, both of Buffalo, N. r., and L. c. Lavelle, of Ambridge, near this city.
 The men were on their way Co work when they rode into the path of the train which was obscured by the fog.
 Perry and Demmcrst were killed instantly. Lavelle, who was driving, died before reaching a hospital.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-06
But Tears Streaming Down Her Face Indicate That She Has Given Up Hope of Ever Seeing Her Sweetheart Alive Again.

Louisville, Ky, Feb. GA soli- tary figure stood in the glow of hilltop campfire last night watching silently the shaft being sunk, inch by inch. to Floyd Collins. The lights reflection revealed. after a minute, two streams of tears on the watch- CTS face, but they were never brush ed away" says copyright story to the Couriel Journal from Cave City today.
 Mours For Her Love
 "This silent observer was Alma Clark, % years old, living eight miles from Cave City, come to mourn on what was to have been her wedding day and for him who was to have been her husband Alone she stood as score of work men exerted themselves to force . way through rock and earth into the cavern.
 Around her many were talking, calling 10 one another. and some were laughing. They didn't know. they didn't even see this figure, nor did she see them. She held her eyes on the new made shaft. She turned, finally, and in a moment was lost in the darkness.
 Her Hopes Are Gone
 Her tears, her expression and her walk told plainly that her hopes are no more, that she feels the cave which FIoyd Collins set out to ex- plore, will not release its grip un- til he dies, It has held him seven days. It has seld out hopes to him time and again, but 1t shattered them beyond recall when it closed today one avenue to the world out side.
 Floyd Collins and Miss Alma Clark were 10 have eloped today days in the grin of a stone in tho cave and it may show the power
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New Britain herald., 1925-02-06
WINS $l4,OOO IN LOTTERY
Now Syracuse Man Is Sought By Police Who Arc Making War On Games of Chance.

Syracuse, N. Y, Feb. G.-Syracuse police today sought John Dodd, a Syracuse patternmaker and report ed winner of $14,000 In an Albany lottery this week, for information in a crusade against the lottery heads.
 ''No pools can operate in syra- cuse," said Police Chief Cadin to- day Every once in a while we hear of big money winners but for every winner there are thousands who are mulcted out of their sav- ings.
 Every pool room In the city is under surveillance as are other con- gregating places where lottery tickets might be sold. The police will wipe Syracuse clear of these pools and every agent located will be arrested and prosecuted"
New Britain herald., 1925-02-06
Candler Gives Up Rich
 Pearls. Struggled ill

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 6.-Asa c. Candler, Jr., who yesterday was re- ported in San Francisco dispatches to have been in possession of pearls smuggled into this country, today declared that at the time he pur- chased them he had no knowledge they had been brought here illegally and on learning this had gladly sur rendered the jewels to the govern ment authorities.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-06
Asks Judges and Prosecu- tors to Stand Firmly To- gether for Enforcement of the 18th Amendment.

Hartford, Feb. 6.-Declaring that the question at issue was not prohi- bition, but whether law should reign and disorderly forces be put down, Chief Justice George W. Wheeler of the Connecticut supreme court has sent letters to judges and prose- cutors throughout the state in which he explains how he provisions of the enforcement bill introduced the general assembly this week were arrived at. Chief Justice Wheeler says he believes that if those who are sworn to support the constitu- tion will stand together reasonable enforcement of the law will result His letter reads:
 T have deferred acknowledging your letter in reply to my request of December 2 for any amendments to the liquor law which you thought should be made in order to secure a better enforcement of this law. 1 thank you for your consideration of this matter. All of the letters, up- ward of 100 received, were carefully studied and analysed and submitted to the committee of the states at- torney and others and the results incorporated in a bill which has been introduced in the general as- sembly.
 Tt, of course, does rot represent all of the suggestions in the letters received which were deemed worthy of consideration, but those only which had the largest body of opinion back of them and which to those of us drafting the bill seemed practicable, certain to prove of help in administering this law, and req sonable and fair. The letters re- ceived constitute a very important body of information and suggestions upon this urgent matter and prob ably could have been obtained in no other way. We hope you will find the bill one which wiR commend it. self to yopr judgment and that you will be able to give 1t cordial sup port. l am causing to be sent you copies of The Times and Courant so that you can compare the bill with the present act.
 "To me the question is not one of prohibition. If it were I should not feel that l ought to address you. It is rather the question whether law shall reign. or the disorderly forces who engage in or support the liquor traffic shall be permitted to undermine law, corrupt the agencies of justice and ultimately sap the moral foundations of our social life. If those of us who are sworn to support the constitution win stand together and do our full duty we can secure a reasonable enforcement (Continued on Page Twenty-fivel
New Britain herald., 1925-02-06
Manchester's Oldest
 Citizen Dies at 101

Manchester, Feb. 6. - Patrick Murphy. regarded as the oldest man in this town, whose age, though not definitely known. was thought to be 1O1 years, died today of com- plications due to his age. He had been active until about six months ago and it had been remarked that he had changed little in appearance during the past 40 years of his resi- dence here. Until his retirement ten years ago he was employed in the Cheney silk mills. He was a native of Ireland but had spent most of hfs life In Manchester. He is survived by a son and daughter, who reside Eere.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-06
BRINGS SUIT FOR $500.

Eugene Paquette of this city has been sued for $500 damages by the Salem Trading & Finance Co. of New York city, the plaintiff alleging that trade acceptance for s2SS is un- paid. The writ, which is returnable in the court of common pleas the first Tuesday of March, was issued by Nair &s Nair. Property on Will, COX street belonging to the de. fendaut']ias been attached. F
New Britain herald., 1925-02-06
Ford and Edison Are
 Visiting in Florida

Fort Myers, Fla. Feb. 6.-Thomas A. Edison and Henry Ford today took up life side by side in adjoining winter homes on the banks of the CaIoosahatchee here.
 The automobile manufacturer and his wife met the Edison party at the station last nigtht.
 Mir. Edison was accompanied by Mrs. Edison, his son, Theodore and his cousin, Mrs. Edith Potter. They will spend the remainder of the win ter here.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-06
SICK MAN IS VICTIM
Tuberculosis Patient Burned to Death in Blaze That Destroys His Home At MOrriStown.

Morrlstown. N. J.. Feb. 6,--John Nolan, 10, who had been confined 10 his bed for some time suffering from tuberculosis, was burned to death today when fire, believed to have started from an oil stove in his room, destroyed its contents before fremen arrived to check the blaze.
 Nolan had lived on the second floor of the house with a sister, who was absent and has not yet been located.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-06
Partial Eclipse of Moon
 Will Be Seen on Sunday

Middletown. Feb. 6.-Prof. Fred erick Slocum, director of Van Week observatory at Wesleyan announced today the times of the phases of the partial eclipse of the moon in Con- necticut on Sunday. The eclipse will begin at 3:O9 p. m; it will be at its maximum phase at 4:42 and will end at 6;15 D. m. The full moon will rise at p, m. but as it is then daylight only the last phases of the eclipse will be seen as dusk comes on.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-06
SENATOR'S SON HELD IN MAIL THEFT CASE
Wallace Davis of Arkansas One of Those Indicted
 for Rondout Robbery

Little Rock, Ark, Feb. e.-Wal- lace Days, son of the late United States Senator Jeff Davis and Tom Poe, both Little Rock attorneyE and Joe Mckinney, former convict, were indicted here today by special fed eral grand jury impaneled to inves- tigate the finding of s99,000 in gov ernment securities supposed to have been part of Herbert Holidays loot from the s2,000,0O0 Rondout, H., mail train robbery last summer.