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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-24
SLIGHT DECLINE
IN TURKEYPR|CES
Other Poultry Higher Today
at WhoIeSale-Meats Off
on Slow Demand.

The Christmas demand for poultry
boosted wholesale prices slightly at
Center Market today. while the aver
age meats. feeling the seasonal de.
preston, reflected a dull m&<'ket for
beef, lamb. veal and pork by drop
ping slightly in price.
The only drop in poultry was in top
dressed turkeys. which dropped from
o2a00 TO 50a53. In other classes OF
poultry an average increase of from !
- cents a pound was the result OF
the increased demand.
only extra fancy and select meats
escaped the depression ocCaSioned by
the turning of the public to poultry
for Christmas dinners. The only eN'
ception in this line was fresh hams
which advanced from 22a2o to 26a2S.
because of Washington fondness for
his dish as a side platter to the big
dinner. Otherwise, the meat market
was exceptionally dull and dragging.
Eggs remained the same, with hen
merry eggs bringing As cents whole
sale. There was no change in butter
prices.
Prices of wholesale commodities
were approximately as follows:
Today's Wholesale Prices.
Butter-Fancy, lib. prints. SO; tub,
J0a5S; store packed. 40a45.
Eggs-Average receipts, 4oa46; Stor-
age, 36a37; hennery. IS.
Poultry, alive-Turkeys, top. 42a
as: Spring chickens, 26a27: fowls. 24a
-: Leghorns. 20a23: ducks. %; geese,
%: keats, 60a75; rabbits, top. 35a40;
seconds, Isaac. Dressed - Turkeys.
top. 50a53: Spring chickens. isaac:
fowls, 27a2S; Leghorns. 80: ducks, so;
geese, 80; keats. S0a1.o0.
Live stock-Calyes, top, IA hogs,
I21a.
Meat-Beef. Il: lamb. 80; veal. 22a
oS: pork loins, 26a2S: pork shoulder,
D.; fresh ham. 26a2S.
Fruit and Vegetable Review.
Today's market report on fruits and
vegetables compiled by the Market
News Service Bureau of Agricultural
Economics). says:
Apples-Supplies moderate: demand
light, market steady; barrels ana
hushel baskets, no sales reported;
boxes, Washington. few sales; medium
TO large sizes, extra fancy RELIGIOUS
40: extra fancy Staymans. 800.
Cabbage Supplies moderate; de-
mand slow, market dull: too few sales
reported to quote.
Celery = Supplies moderate; de-
mand light, market steady. few sales:
California. crates. 81 dozen, best,
mostly 60; few low as 6.25.
Lettuce - Supplies moderate: de
mand light. market dull: California
and Arizona, few sales. crates Iceberg
type. Al dozen. 4.50a5.0o.
Onions-Supplies moderate. Too
few sales reported to quote.
Potato Demand Light.
Potatoes Supplies liberal. demand
light, market firm; Michigan. few
sales, 150-pound sacks Russet Rurals
L :. No. l. 6.30a6.15.
Spinach-Supplies light. Too few
sales reported to quote.
aulifiower-Supplies limited: de-
mand light. market dull; California,
crates. 2OOa225.
String beans-EXpress receipts
light; supplies light; demand moderate,
market steady: Florida, IS bushel
hampers. green. best, 60; fair quality
and condition, 4.5Ua6.to.
Tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, cucum-
bers. squash-Supplies very light No
sales reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-24

NEW YORK, December 24-Fol-
lowing is an official list of bonds ana
stocks traded in on the New York
Curb Market today:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-24
GERMAN BONDS AND STOCKS.

Quoted in dollars per million narksD
Ger CT fwar In 5s 1914-1S $1,000 400 90
Hamburg n 1919. l45 90 I65 10
Ger Govt ass forced In 100 . 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-24
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.

Quotations furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co,
Nominal Selling check,
y o,x,o s goid value. today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-15
ELECTED CLASS OFFICER
AND ARRESTED AS THIEF
Being One OF Gang OF
Mnil ROhhcrS

Los Angeles Calf, Oct. Is LP) -
One night slast week Robert Cargo.
young law student. was absent from
his class at the Polytechnic evening
school.
The next evening he returned and
in an election Tor class representa-
lives ne was chosen over his op-
ponent, Alexander Siegler. a. police
officer, who was also studying law.
Police announced yesterday that
Cargo had confessed that the eve
ming he cut class he was a men,
Der of a gang which robbed United
States mail truck of 100000 in
money. securities and jewelry. He
and four others are IN jail in con-
nection with the crime and two
others being sought.
Federal authorities announced
that the federal grand jury had re-
turned seven separate indictments
in connection with the robbery in
which Cargo participated. The gov
ernment did not make public the
names but police announced that
those in Jail in additional TO Cargo
are Charles CHUCK" Wagner. Frank
Tesciona, alias Dago Frank, and
George A. Jack" Davidson. Sam
Sanberg, alias Shapiro was jailed in
Kansas City, Mo, yesterday In the
case. About 100000 worth Of the
loot has been recovered.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-15
GERMANY WILL ADHERE
TO SECURITY TREATY;
SIGNED NEXT SATURDAY
WILL URGE SURTAX
Maximum Be 20 P. {.
Treasury Dept. Meanwhile
Works in Hope of Even
Lower Figure

Washington, Oct. Is R--The
treasury is prepared to suggest 10
congress that a maximum surtax OF
20 per cent be written into the next
tax law, but Secretary Mellon has
been unable thus far to arrive at
4 figure which may be proposed as
the maximum amount by which the
nations tax bill may be reduced,
The secretary and under-secretary
Winston are figuring on how much
the total tax receipts may be cut and
ae expected to have statistics ready
when the house ways and means
committee on Monday begin consid-
Grafton Of a new bill. Both officials
will appear before the committee at
that time.
There hos been no change In The
treasurys views with respect to
elimination Of n number of the mis-
Celancous taxes and for repeal Of
the publicity provision Of the present
law.
The treasury secretary Is not pre-
pared at this time. however. TO give
details of his ideas. He said today
the treasury would make no formal
recommendation but would confine
itself to pointing out TO the commit
tee the possibilities of revision inso-
| far ms they affect the volume Of re-
cepts by the government.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-15
PRIEST TO RECEIVE CHECK
AT DRIVE WORKERS DINNER
Banquet at Burritt Hotel
Tonight Marks Close of
$4,000 Campaign for
st. Lucyan's Home.

Rev. Lucyan Bojnowski, pastor OF
the Sacred Heart church, will be
presented with a check representing
the proceeds OF drive for $4,000
for ST. Lucyan's Home for the Aged
on North Burritt street at a dinner
tonight at Z o'clock at the Burritt
hotel. While the campaign was for
S25,000, ii was believed at the outset
that more than that would be col
lected. Charles f. Smith, president Of
the board OF directors OF LanderS
Frary & Clark. was director, and F.
Raymond Gilpatric OF the Stanley
Works was manager OF the drive.
The campaign was unique In that not
a cent was expended in securing the
amount sought.
A statement issued by Mr.. Smith
and Mr.. Gilpatric today follows:
AT this meeting. the Rev. Lucyan
Bojnowski will be presented with
this contribution. Without distinction
OF race or creed the citizens Of New
Britain have contributed this money
to ST. Lucyan's Home for Aged Peo-
ple in recognition OF the great need
Of such a fine charity and as mark
Of appreciation for the work which
(Continued On Page iEl
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-15
GEM-LADEN TABLES
figure IN trial
Alleged Disposers Of Chap
man Loot Had Many
ValuabIes

Philadelphia. Oct. is Pl-Tables
piled high with diamonds, rubies
and securities figure in a twice-told
tale which has attracted special in
tcrest in the trial here of two men
accused of participation in disposal
of some of the bonds stolen by Ger
aid Chapman in a New York postal
hold-up.
Testifying against a, W. Perel-
strous and stephen Robinson, Jr.,
Yesterday in the federal court, Vic
tor Won Brandenberg of New York,
a dealer in stocks. who is also under
indictment in the same connection,
said:
"Perelstrous told me that he had
come to New York and had been
taken from place to place until he
found himself in a room-he didn't
know the location-where there was
i large number Of Russians whom
he did not know. he said there were
diamonds, rubies and stacks of all
kinds and securities piled high on
large tables"
Further details were shut off by
objections
a mysterious Colonel n. X.
Bobroff, late of Siberia" figures in
the case. Government counsel. in
outlining the matter to the jury said
that the colonel was brought into
The negotiations by some of the
participants as the owner Of the
bonds in order TO divert suspicion
that they were stolen.
Perelstrous and Robinson are
accused of aiding in the pledging
with a bank for s271,OOO some
S30O,DoO of the 81 100000 securi,
ties stolen by Chapman and other,
ina holdup Of a mail truck iu New
York four years ago. Chapman L
now under a death sentence II
Connecticut for killing a policeman
In all ten men are under indict
ment here as the result Of an In
quiry started when the bank fount
puu Il QllM pespeId spuoq sql luV
been stolen,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-15
Hard Coal in Cellars of 900
Of New Britain Homes, Survey by
Paonessa and Bartlett Reveals
Ten Per Cent of Families Without Fuel Or Price to
Buy 1t, Official Statistics Indicate.

cessfuly and at a greatly lower cost
than that paid by the average east
erner for fuel, they explain.
Even though the strike were to
end today, it would be seven weeks
at least before cars OF coal would
begin to come into this city, the Of
ticials feel certain. In the mean
time bins are likely to be reduced
or entirely cleaned out.
The mayor and councilman believe
there Is no occasion for alarm.
There Is a considerable amount Of
soft coal In the city and when ne
cCsail" requires 1t even those not
dis q | TO take up Its use at once
will R,d no other alternative. The
mayor will communicate with the
charity board and advise that COM
mission of the results of his survey.
The department has already pur-
chased its stocks of coal and will be
in position to assist many this
winter
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-15
POLICE Obtain CODE
OF AIR rum RUNNERS
Bring Plane to Earth by
Sending Safe Landing
Signal With Lights

Toms River, N. J.. Oct. Is Pl-
Captured in a sensational manner.
four men, including the pilot and a
passenger of an alleged rum running
airplane. are to be given hearings
today on charges Of violating the
prohibition laws and trespassing.
The airmen, James j. Garrison
and George Lawrence, both of Cam
den, were lured to earth near Chats
worth last night by signals given by
New Jersey state police, who pre-
viously had arrested Paul Costello
and Cal Taramor, Atlantic City
cabaret proprietors, after having
seen them send flashes OF light into
the air from a spotlight on their au-
tomobile.
The troopers said they forced
Costello and Taramor to reveal their
code, turned spotlight skyward and
gave the signal for a safe" landing,
An answer was flashed by two air
planes and both started to glide
hpNll. W htH pllt pldit Nuo NlNiiAi
40 feet Of the earth the pilot ap-
parently recognized the uniform Of
the troopers and attempted TO swing
back into the air. The machine,
however, swcrved and crashed to the
ground, wrecking the running gear
and part of the fuellade, Garrison
and Lawson escaped unhurt. Warned
by the crash, the pilot Of the second
plane turned Its nose upward and
sped toward Atlantic City.
Lawrence and Garrison admitted
the police said, that the second plane
carried a cargo Of expensive liquor:
/ Just received in a rum shipment &c
Long Island. None was found In
the wrecked machine. Two cases al
first said by the authorities to have
been carried by Lawrence and Gar
rison, were later found TO have beer
taken fro mthe automobile driver
by Costello. All four men furnished
cash bail for their appearance today
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-15
SEDAN AND ALCOHOL
SEIZED ON TURNPIKE:
Auto Containing 60 Gallons
Taken by State
Policeman

Sixty gallons OF alcohol and new
sedan were seized by State Police
man NJ. D. Smith on the Berlin
turnpike last night when he arrest
ed Morris Persky of 81 Bethel
street. Hartford, on charge OF
transporting liquor. Persky was
locked up at the local police sta
tion this morning until arrange
ments were completed for his re-
lease under $500 bonds.
The state policeman was on duty
on the turnpike when he spotted
Perskys machine below the Silver
Lake Inn. travelling toward Hart
ford. Suspecting that the man had
a cargo of liquor in the machine
Smith ordered him TO stop. When
the machine was halted by the side
of the road, the state policeman dis
covered 13 five-gallon cans OF alco-
hol in the car.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-15
.MACNIDER APPOINTED
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Former Legion Head Given
Post Under Secre-
tary of War

Washington, Oct. Is Pl-Hanford
MacNider Of Mason City, Iowa, was
appointed today to be assistant sec
retary of war.
MacNider. who Is former COM
mauder Of the American Legion,
succeeds Dwight +, Davis, who was
advanced TO the post of secretary Of
war upon the resignation Of Secre-
tary Weeks
The new assistant secretary is SO
wears old and vas born at Mason
CITY, Iowa. He is a banker In pri-
vate life.
He was an officer in the Iowa ma
tional guard before the United States
entered the great war. In 1917 he
was assigned TO the ninth United
States infantry and was promoted
through the various grades in France
until he attained the rank OF lieu-
tenant colonel. He was wounded 81
81. Nihiel and holds the Distinguish
ed Service Cross and several other
decorations.
MacNider previously had been
recommended by Senator Cummini
Of Iowa for secretary Of war.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-15
LABOR DISFAVORS
RECOGNIZING REDS
Resolution to That Effect Turned
Down at Convention
OPPOSED TO REVOLUTION
Adopts Report Denouncing Com
munistic Doctrine at Convention
In Atlantic City-Does Not Want
Political Party.

Atlantic City. n. j., Oct is P>-
The American Federation Of Labor
today voted after an animated de-
bate against the formation of all In
dependent labor party.
President William Green said that
there might come a time when 1t
might be necessary to organize such
a party, but he aVowed that labor's
best interests could best be served
now by supporting candidates friend
ly to labor.
The Federation also voted CON
sistently to continue its work of Or
ganizing negro workers. One hun
dred labor bodies already admit
negroes to membership.
The convention adopted a resolu-
ton calling for conference at Kan
sas City on October 20. at Which
President E. II. Fitzgerald of the
brotherhood of railway clerks will
meet representatives of Colorado
freight handlers in an attempt to
settle grievances.
The freight handlers had asked
that the jurisdiction be withdrawn
from the railway clerks and that
they be granted charter where
they could have direct representa-
ton. A representative of the fedora
ton will attend the conference and
report back to President Green.
The convention turned down a
resolution, introduced by ]. Shsfir of
the Chicago Bank Clerks associa-
ton, proposing that the United
States recognize soviet Russia. Two
delegates voted in favor of recogni-
tion.
A committee report on the subject
said;
THE American Federation of La
bor stands unequivocally for demo-
cracy. for the right of people TO rule
themselves and to control their own
destinies through political machin-
cry Of their own making. 1t op-
poses with all OF the fervor of a
high idealism every kind Of auto
cracy, bureaucracy or dictatorship,
whether brutal or benevolent.
= "It is emphatically opposed "a
revolution and to the teaching OF
revolution by violence wherever
democracy exists and where the
people have the power to modify or
change their government through
the use OF constitutional means.
"It 'denounces the whole COM
munistic philosophy which is super
Imposed on the Russian soviet gov
ernment both as a philosophy and as
structure Of so-called government"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-15
Kleiner Third Man in
Trolley Wage Dispute

New Haven, Oct. Is Pp-Charles
Kleiner, compensation commissioner
of third district was agreed upon as
ths third arbitrator in the dispute
between the trolley men and the
Connecticut company.
The choice of a third arbitrator
has been hanging fire since June.
The agreement between the COM
pany and its men expired May 80.
James H, Nahey. Of Boston. for the
men, has been engaged In wage ar
bitratlon proceedings in Boston for
railway men there, and Joseph F.
Berry of Hartford. for the company.
simply had 10 wait until Mr.. Vahey
could give his attention here. A
number Of names were offered and
considered and then rejected.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-15
'S7ORRS DISCUSSES
BUSES And TROLLEYS
Need Gasoline Carriers
Under Electric Railway
Management He Says

Washington, Oct. Is Pl--Advan-
'tages of coordinated rail and motor
bus service under electric railway
management and the imperative
need" Of regulating buses as COM
mon carriers were discussed by Luz
cius S. Storrs, managing director of
the American Eletcric Railway asso-
citation, in an address prepared for
the American Electric Railway asso-
citation of railroad and utilities COM
missioners
Since 1t has been demonstrated
that the motor bus will always rem
der supplemental service and never
supplant the street railway, Mr..
Storrs said, 1t seems logical that
electric railways should take over
the bus work rather than the bus
the electric railway work." This is
not only in the interest of efficient
service to the public, he said, but
also will greatly simplify the work
of regulatory commissions by reduc-
ing the number of the thousands of
Independent bus lines now operat-
ing throughout the country.
Mr.. Storrs said an effort would be
made at the coming session OF con-
gress to obtain legislation for regu-
lation of busses as common carriers,
declaring the motor bus and truck
operator was not entitled TO prefer
ental treatment over electric and
steam railways.
Secretary Hoover told the assem-
bled commissioners in an address
last night that proposals 10 substitute
! federal for state or municipal con-
! troll of electric power utilities would
be profound invasion of state
sovereignty"
IF we were to stretch the inter
state commerce provision in the con-
stitution to regulate all those things
that pass state lines. whether there
is necessity for 1t or not. we shall
automatically absorb to federal au-
thority most of the government that
lies within state lines" Mr., Hoover
said
The commerce secretary declared
he did not believe the American
people have become 80 supine or sc
careless of the fundamental advan.
ftages Of government that they
are ready to surrender control oi
their most intimate concerns to q
,paternal government at Washington
however wise, or however powerful
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-15

Ninety per cent of the house
holders Of this city have stores of
coal in their cellars while the re-
10 per cent have not, and
in majority of instances have not
the money with which to make the
a survey conducted
through the office of Mayor A. NJ.
Paonessa with the assistance of City
Purchasing Agent Donald L. Bart
lett indicates.
The survey has been going on
quietly for the past few weeks.
Questionnaires were cent out from
the mayors office TO every coal
dealer in the city and inquiries we're
made elsewhere. The mayor and
Councilman Bartlett have reached
certain conclusions that are of great
interest in view of the coal strike.
One of these is that housekeepers
should take up seriously the use Of
soft coal. Bituminous is used in
most sections of the country Sue
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-15
Watch Agltators

Locarno. Oct. Is Pl-Socialist
agitators were under strict surveil-
lance today to prevent demonstra-
tlons against Premier Mussonni Of
Italy when he arrives TO take part
In the closing scenes Of the security
pact conference.
The fact that Mussolini when
fugitive from Italy early in his
career, directed socialist activities
from Switzerland and Is now en-
gagged actively against socialists led
to fear Of demonstrations.
Among delegates to the confer
ence both Mussolini and Austen
Chamberlain OF Great Britain are
being hailed as guardians Of the
temple OF peace" since England and
Italy guaranteed the peaceful cp-
Grafton of the pact which Is regard
ed as an almost accomplished fact.
Premier Mussolini this morning
reached Milan. whence he will pro-
ceed 10 Locarno by motor car. Tho
fascist chief. who was once a crack
racing driver. was expected 10 take
the wheel from Milan to the con-
ference city. passing over the fam
Gus "Autostrada" speedway.
The police held the time Of his
arrival here secret, to avoid n POS
sible any manifestations either for
or against fascismo, but big crowds
patiently awaited his appearance.
Signor Mussoiini viii stay az the
villa Of Joseph Farinelh. q wealthy
miller who. although living In Locar-
no, In Swiss territory, has retained
his Italian nationality and is an sr.
dent fascist
The villa Is surrounded by . beau
Itlful garden which almost border
the hotel IN which the allied aeie
cations are staying.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-15
Security Agreement
Will Be Accepted By
France And Belgium
AS Well
Agreement Coming.
.-. ,.- &
GUARD MUSSOLINI
AGAINST SOCIALISTS

Locarno, Switzerland, Oct. Is Pl--
Germany today officially announced
her adhesion TO the Rhine pact OF
mutual guarantees, framed at the
security conference herewith the Oh
ject Of eutlawing war. The pact will
be signed by Germany, France and
Belgium as the principal parties, and
by Great Britain and Italy as guar
antors.
After the announcement of Ger
manys adherence, the conference.
at its eighth plenary meeting adopt
ed the text Of the draft security pact.
The official communique issued
after'the meeting said:
AT today's plenary session. The
conference accepted the comnsetc
text of the draft security pact, anJ
then the question of arbitration trea-
ties was taken up. Poland and
Czecho-Slovakia were invited to al
tend" ....-
A solution of the problem OF the
Polish German arbitration treaty hes
practically been reached by enlarR.
ing the scope of the treaty to MAKE
II virtually the same ms the treaties
between Germany ard France. and
Germany and Belgium. This means
that all possible disputes, even
those arising out OF frontier uues-
tions, would be submitted to arhi-
tration.
Present indications are that thss
ceremony of signing the, Rhine
security pact will take place Satur-
day.
The German government after
hearing a full report from an envoy
sent to Berlin from Locarno, re-
garding the trend of the barterings
between the allied and German dele
gates, is said to have decided 10
place no obstable in the way OF
Chancellor Luther and Foreign Min
lister Stresemann. In giving effect TO
the agreements in principle arrived
at between them and the represents
ltives OF France, Great Britain, Italy
and Belgium.
The French desire for a guaran-
tee for Frances eastern allies, Po-
land and Czechoslovakia has been
acceded to through an arrangement
for special additional direct treaties
between them under which France
will have the right to protect the
territorial integrity OF her allies and
defend them against fragrant aggres-
sion. Germany is willing to adhere
to this.
Painlcye Pleased
Paris, Oct. IS Pl-"Today marks
an historic date" said Premier Pain.
leve on learning OF the successful
competition of the draft security
pact at Locarno.
As soon as he received the news
the premier telegraphed the COZ
gratulations OF the government to
Foreign Minister BRAND, head Of the
French delegation at the conference
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-15
FOUND DEAD: UNIDENTIFIED.

New Haven, Oct. Is tPl-A man
found dead in a rooming house In
Woolsey street, today, could not be
identified by any one there and the
police were called upon to do so.