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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-11
If You Must Bump, Why
Not Be Courteous About ID

protect. a curved end on tbs
bumper bar 10 defect blows "a also
approved That tho bumper should
be just long enough 10 protect fend.
efs and not 30 long 40 20 hinder clops
work a. tho curbHtone and in traffic.
r. another important rule OF bump.
lnR etiquette
TO avoid embarrassment in traffic
bumps, select bumper OF right
height the standard approved by
the Society Of Automotiyo Engineer.
Then bumpers on other cars met Ia
traffic cannot slip over yours and
cause damage.
We must bump-statistics proys
it-but moro attention 10 bumper
equipment viii mean iess trouble and
decidedly moro pleasure IN tho uEs
OF the motor vehicle
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-11
CLOSED CAR is
DANGEROUS
Unfamiliarity of Public Ac-
cident Cause

WASHINGTON. d. c.. April II.
Misuse OF closed cars and unfa.
miliarity with the rules OF safety
for the new closed car era" arc
declared To be an unrccogniEed
cause OF many automobile accidents.
according to a bulletin just Issued
By the American Automobile As
ISOLATION.
In the opinion OF A. A. A. OF,
ficials. accidents will decrease as
soon. as the motoring public learns
10 operate closed cars more safely
and at the same time reviscs It's
IDEAS OF caution TO 1T the new
conditions.
Coming az time when the auto
industry is preparing to meet an
unprecedented spring demand for
closed cars. which are becoming
more and more popular, tho A. A. a.
bulletin is expected 10 be the sub
feet Of considerable thought and
discussion among safety advocates
who are said to have overlooked
tho significance Of tho public
changeoycr from the open car to
that of the inclosed type.
"A leading cause of the high au-
tomobiIe accident rate" the a. A. A.
paper states. rs the failure OF the
average driver to recognize the new
typo OF caution necessary with the
new type OF motoring.
Accidents viii oe on the decrease
as soon rs the public learns to op-
crate closed cars more safely. AZ
present hundreds OF thousands Of
drivers are misusing their closed
cars and ignoring the new rules OF
safety that go with the new type
OF motoring. As matter Of fact.
they do not appreciate the fact
that the new rules are necessary =
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-11
Wide Range in Car
Choice Is Offered

There arc 1913 different motor We.
hielcs and 7o5 models from which tho
American motorls, may make his
choice.
or these. there AFRO lis different
makes OF passenger cara, g. CONNER.
eial cars and motor trucks. six taxi.
cabs and nine motor buses.
All arc gasoline propelled with tho
exception OF few electric and steam
vehicles
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-11
WINGED SAUSAGE

The automobile Of the future will
have the shape OF sausage. com
pletely enclosed. with wings instead
Of mudguards, so that II win be cap
able OF flight This is the dream Of
Professor a. ". Low. famous British
engineer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-11
L. s. AUTOS KEPT OFT

American motors have difficulty
getting into Finland. due to tho
high duty that has 10 be paid on
them in comparison with other
products Nearly IL per cent more
duty must be- paid on American
cars than on most OF their compel.
itors.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-11
MOST CLOSED CARS

Most passenger car makers this
year expect to have from GO to 10
per cent OF the production enclosed.
only half dozen or so are plan.
ming for less than 50 per cent en-.
closed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-11
LIGHT TRUCKS WANTED

Egypts principal demand today n
for Ugh, chassis Tor bus and truck
purposes. reports tho u. 8. trade
commissioner American sutomotiYo
accessories and equipment are IN.
yorcd above products OF other
countries.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-11

The annual bin in tho Indiana
legislature 20 prohibit holding OF the
so0.mile classic on Memorial day is
up again. Two years ago II came
near being law, but for its veto by
former Governor McCray.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-11

Instead % tho yearly models,
some automobile makers have de-
cidcd 10 make changes on their
products only when a legitimate i'm.
pruycment Is carried our.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-11
WEIGHT TAX PLANNED

4 bill in the New south -
legislature would impose tad bn
motorists according 20 tho weight
Of their cars, instead Of horsepower,
II would also double drivers license
fees.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-11

The Star Want Ads are at your
service. Just phone SA in.0s0O.
You VIII find the cost d less, and
the circulation Is larger.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-11
NEXT MOTOR CONGRESS

The next world motor congress
will be held in New York. January
lila, 1925. Automotivc interests
thruout the world will have repre-.
sentatiyes Mt this meeting.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-11

Tho Star Want Ads arr growing
The reason mus, bo results Tho
cost is less. and tho circulation IL
lnrser.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-12
MAN, N, WAITS TO WE'D
DYING FRIEND OF 70
Romance of Old Age at Newton
Mass, May be Fooled by Grim
Reaper.

Newton, Mass, Dec. ~ Up A
lifelong friend is waiting at the bed
side of Mrs. Eunice J. Esten, rs,
anxious TO brighten her last hours
by fulfilling her expressed wish that
they be married.
He is Aonzo II. Blood, IS, Of New
York. and he is grief-stricken in the
fear that the wedding ceremony may
never take place.
Although physicians advised that
death seemed only matter OF
hours. Blood yesterday obtained a
marriage license and is hopeful yet
that Mrs. Esten may recover suffi-
ciently to answer the questions Of a
Clergyman who is in readiness to
officiate.
Mrs. Esten has been a widow for
years, She has no known relatives
Last June she was so Ill that Mr.
BLOOD came from New York The
marriage was 10 have taken place
but the patient recovered and the
ceremony was deferred.
Blood formerly was a high schoo
principal in Walpoie,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-12
THREE HURT IN CRASH
Two Autos Collide On North Colony
Road, South of Mcriden Culvcrt
Both Cars Badly Damaged

Meriden. Dec. l2 tPs-Threo per-
sons were injured yesterday after
noon in Wallingford, when two auto
mobiles crashed on the North Colony
road. south of the Culvert
Mrs. Helen Orr of SS2 Whitney
avenue. New Haven, operator of one
OF the machines, suffered two frac-
tured ribs She was treated by a
! local doctor and taken 10 her home.
Mrs. William Blackburn of 81
Osecola street, Pittsteld, Mass, su-
stained numerous cuts and bruises
about the face and Is confined to the
hospital In Meriden. She is the wife
of the operator of the other car. Al
fred Wilkes. also OF Pittsiield. suf-
fercd several broken bones in his left
hand. but was discharged from the
Mcridea hospital tonight.
The machines were so badly dam
aged that tow cars were necessary to
clear the highway.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-12
zoo TO 0 IS Vote
AGAINST SMOKING
Parents Of Boston UniY. Girls
Oppose Practice
QUESTIONABLE SENT OUT
Strict Rule Against Women Smoking
Being Enforced and Dean Seeks
Opinions OF Parents of Students

Boston, Dec. IL (Pl--Parents OF
women students OF the College of
Practical Arts and Letters at Boston
university have been asked to ex-
press their opinion on the question
of smoking. An announcement to-
day said that 200 replies have been
received from 100 letters sent out to
parents. The verdict so far was
against smoking by girl students by
just 200 to 0.
There is a strict rule against smok-
ing by women students at the college
and that rule will remain In force
irrespective Of the results of the ques-
tionnaire, Dean T. Lawrence Davis
said today. The aim of the refereh-
dunn was merely to determine wheth-
er parents agree with the dean.
In his letter to parents Dean Da-
Wis referred to the recent decision TO
permit smoking among students OF
Bryn Mawr college, expressed his
opposition to the practice, and added
II am looking for an expression
| Of opinion from the parents of our
students. I wish to have you tell me
whether or not you consider that
am too old fashioned in my notions
about the formation of ideals for the
modern girl. You will not hurt my
feelings If you disagree with my
views on the subject Of smoking
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-12
"0LD JIM" MYSTERIOUS
BOSTON HERMIT DIES
secret OF His Identity Goes With
Him 10 His Lonely
Grave.

Boston, Dec. IL P}-"Old Jim" 4"
one Of the best known characters in
the south end. is dead.
For ! 5 years he lived In Il lonely
room on the top floor of Mrs. Mary
Bonhlio's modest Dover street room
ing house. but from the day he
brought his scanty possessions to
her place until she discovered him
dead yesterday. she had never heard
his last name spoken.
Neither had anyone else in the
nciEhborhood, and police who sought
some clcw among the meagcr be
IlonEings of the seventy ytar-old
man found no hint to his identity.
"Old jim" lived the lite of a her.
nit. He never encouraged intimacy
yet had few friends. Letters fol
/ him were addressed simply tC
Jim" at the Dover street address
How he lived was as much a mys,
terry as his name, He never dis
played much money but never
seemed in want. Today his bod!
lies among the unclaimed dead a
a city morgue, and unless somconr
comes forward to pierce the veil o
years. "Old Jim" will carry hi
secret with him to the grave.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-12
EARLY MORNING BLAZE RAZES SHOP
OFRASMUSSEN FIRM IN WA TERBU BURY
Loss Is Estimated at
About $4,000 - Blaze
Had Too Great Headway
When Fire Department
Arrived.

Waterbury, Dec. II tP}--An In
vestigation of the early morning fire
which caused damage estimated at
$4,000 when the Rasmussen Manu-
featuring company plant Of two
buildings was burned TO the ground,
was begun by fire officials this morn
ing. 1t was stated this morning that
the fire is thought to have started
in the store room.
The plant, built by Hans Ras-
mussen and leased to the corpora
ton. Is situated on the Bradleyville
road in the town plot section. The
fire started about n. m, and spread
rapidly through the two one-story
wooden structures. The machine
shop measured $50 by so feet and
the supply shed measured 90 by
80 feet. All that remains Of the
plant is the chimney from the ma
chine shop boiler and the stone
foundations,
The fire was discovered by Johr
Cronan, a supernumcrary policeman
who lives nearby. He telephoned ar
alarm and later pulled the box neaI
the town plot school.
When the fire apparatus arrived
one-half miles from the center, tht
fire had progressed too far to SAVE
the buildings.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-12
NEAR-TRAGEDY ENDS
SHOW IN WILMINGTON
Performers Dash for
Safety as Drop Support
Buckles Overhead

Wilmington, Dec. 70, CP)--Ncar-
tragedy last night closed the second
performance of The Song of the
Flame a musical play produced by
Arthur IIammcrstcin at the play
house here, when an cight-inch
channel iron supporting a number
Of drops buckled, allowing the seen
cry to sag and showering the stage
and performers with brick, mortar
and plaster torn from the walls.
The accident occurred while the
Russian art choir, numbering about
60 persons, was on the stage, While
many of the players We're injured.
/ receiving sprains. cuts and bruises,
only eleven required medical atten-
! ton, and but one-Madame Chereko
Was in a physicians care this
| morning. Nine. Chercko suffered a
] slight Concussion of the brain wher
struck by falling debris, but was said
at the Delaware hospital to be in nc
| danger.
Damage TO the theater and stage
! properties, at first estimated a
| 100000 will not reach that amount
it was believed.
As the plastt.' and other debri'
began TO fall from the rigging lof
the performers. realizing thei
danger, dashed for safety. Som
raced for the wings, others leape,
into the orchestra pit, while MON
bers of the cast back stage sough
shelter beneath the platform.
Jack Haskell. director. realizin
the danger of panic among tn
audience, quickly ordered the as
bestos curtain lowered and brough
Dorothy Mackaye, of the America
ballet, to the foot lights. Miss Mac
kaye, although somewhat unnGrvc,
began song, the orchestra COZ
ductor signalled his musicians il
and the audience sat quietly unit
Mr.. Hammcrstein announced thI
the performance could not be con
pletcd
The production. Mr. Hammerstei
said, will open in Washington he,
Monday as scheduled.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-12
GIVEN COMPENSATION
Wife OF State Policeman Skclly'
Killed Several Weeks Ago, To Get
SIS a Week for SO Weeks.

Waterbury, Dec. IL P'-1rene NJ
Skelly of Naugatuck. widow of State
Policeman Bartholomew Skely' has
been awarded compensation Of $lS
a week for $40 weeks by Commls-
sioner James ]. Donahuc of Norwich
Commissioner Donahue came from
the second congressional district IN
which the accident that cost Skelly
his life happened, in order to hear
the case.
Patrolman Skelly was patrolhng
along the New Haven TO WestorooR
road after the Yale-Princeton game
November IA, when his machine
"froze" from over-heating. He was
run into by another state policeman
and sustained a fractured skull and
other injuries He was taken 10 the
New Haven General hospital, where
he died before morning.
II was brought out at the hearing
that Patrolman Skelly left three
minor children besides his wife.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-12
SEVEN men BURIED in
DEBRIS ARE RESCUED
Eighth Is Killed When
New York Building
C0llapses

New York, Dec. IL R-Seven
wNrkmcn, bruised and battered, owe
their lives today to the desperate ef-
forts of rescuers to dig them out Of
'the debris Of a building that col
lapscd yesterday only half a block
from Fifth avenue. One man, whose
identity Is unknown was instantly
killed.
Seven official Investigations are
under way with t1ashlight photo
graphs of the shattered building and
the trapped men being prepared for
the district attorney to present as
evidence TO the grand jury next
week.
Eight workmen engaged In recon
struction Of an old dwelling on ATTN
| street into an office building were
trapped when two walls collapsed,
crashing through three floors.
James Blanco and Salvatore Blum
do were caught with the third man
who was killed. Five Others were
rescued in q short time, hut Blundo
and Rlanco, conscious and badly hurt
were fed liquid food through rub
her tube by a physician who crep'
near them while reScuers worked
for hours moving heavy beams A
nriest worked his way through the
wrcckage to administer the sacra'
ment of extreme Unction.
THE west wall was not properl!
supported and the proper shorint
had not been placed IN position
Ruilding Inspector Fred c, kuehnl'
reported. "The snoring was of IN
sufficient strength, causing the third
fourth and ffth floors Of the build
ing TO collanse."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-12
HENRY NOW INVITES
ANOTHER OLD PLAYER
Wants Jesse Martin, Il,
to Demonstrate
Dulcimer

jamestown, \. Y, Dec. II Pt-
Jesse Martin, II years old. OF
Frewshurg, has been invited to
play the dulcimcr. an ancient mu-
sical instrument. for the edifcation
Of Henry Ford and other Dearborn
folks. He will leave for Detroit
next Wednesday. lie is in sympathy
with Henry Ford's project of re-
viving interest in old fashioned mu-
sic and dances. and a few days ago
wrote Mr.. Ford, offering his scrv-
ices for one of the Dearborn parties,
Martin has played the dulcimer
at old fashioned dancing parties in
Chautauqua county for 81 years
having begun his career as play
er when IA years old. He has used
the same instrument ever since.
The dulcimer IS n steel wire in.
strumeAt, which is struck with
steel shafted, cushioned hammers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-12
WESLEYAN STUDENTS
STAGE ROW IN Hotel
Six SOphs, Invading Frosh
Dinner, in Police
Court

Collegiate atmosphere prevailed
this morning in police court when
six sophomorcs from Wesleyan Uni
versity were arraigned on a charge
Of breach OF peace and injury to
personal property following a con-
ccntratcd attack on the back door
of the Burritt hotel last night at
O'Clock, damaging the door TO the
extent Of $50. when they attempted
to gain entrance to the dining room
where the freshman class of the uni
versity was holding its annual din
ncr. They were dismissed by Judge
William c. Hungerford, after they
promised to repay the hotel for
! damages.
Prosecutor Joseph G.. Woods. stat
ed that the Colegians entered the
hotel last night at about o'clock,
and quietly asked to be served. He
said they were refused, and their
+ ire aroused because the underclass-
men we're allowed to dine in unin-
tcrruptcd bliss, so they proceeded TO
the rear Of the hotel, where they
used football tactics in an effort 10
gain entrance to the hotel.
! Policemen Mullen, Rlanchette
and Lucas answered a frantic call
from the digni1cd hotel manage
mcut and the six sophs were cap
turcd and brought to the police sta
tion where they were placed under
charges Of breach Of peace and In
Jury to private property. They al
posted 500 bond, and were allowed
to go along the uneven tenor OF
their ways, a short time after.
Judge Hungerford grinned remin'
isccntly when he dismissed th'
sophomoros, hut he warned then
never to allow themselves to be-
come so enamourod OF New Britain
as to hold another raid here.
Those who were under arres
were: Robert Bumsted. age %; Jo
| scph Clement, age %; Myron Jones
age 90; Ernest A. Smith, age ~
Curtis Mcdonald aged 20 anl
Charles Olmstcd. age 10.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-12
.2TEL BEAT Held FOR
2LICE INVESTIGATION
'ipple Left Burritt But
Failed to Pay
Account

Generally discrediting the story
II IN police court this morning
-, Frank Donald, aged 80, who ad-
,ttcd defrauding the Burritt ho'eI
1880. Detectives Sergeant Will
am y, McCue Is holding the man
- further investigation.
Donald. who is minus leg, reg
tered on December : at the Bur
IN hotel and on Thursday he left
,ithout paying his bill, 1t is al
.,eed. He was traced to M"Tiden
ct night and Sergeant McCue
,und his satchel In the baggage
,ou. and Donald registered at a
aridcn hotel. Sergeant McCue said
at last night Donald said he
,antcd TO pay the hotel bill and
lat he had forgotten to pay" be-
}re he left New Britain.
Judge William c, Hungerford
ned Donald $40 this morning ana
he furnishes evidence Of paying
,,e hotel bill, $50 will be RENTED
Sergeant MCCue discovered on
urther examination that Donald is
It from Springfield whore nc
aims he lives. The prisoner also
,aimcd that he was a grocer ou'
y examination of his bag 1t was
"scovercd that he has hundreds o.
Yrds upon which n plea is printeo
help him. There Is a picture o.
one legged man on the card un'
Ter which the slogan, Suppose
Nobody Cared" is printed.
4 large leather bag in the satche
ras iammed full of lead pencils
which Sergeant McCue beiieFe'
Jonald sold. Further examination
If the satchcl disclosed clothing
nd linens of the highest quality
Employees of the Burritt hote
aim that Donald frequently cam
into the coffee room OF the note
oni demanded the maximum o
or, Ice after which he left withou
nven a tip for the waitress.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-12
Sliding Scale of Fees
For Belgian Marriages

Ghent. Belgium, Dec. II Up
Marriage is the latest thing TO be
put in the de luxe class and to be
affected by the ever mounting cost
of living.
The fees to he paid for marriage
will he s00, 150 and IS francs, ac-
cording TO whether the ceremony is
TO be first, second or third class
Heretofore 100. SO and Is france
were the sums donated TO the COM
mune.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-12
WAR HERO ARRESTED
Soldier Who Rescued Col. Roosevelt
Held in Providence As Common
Cheat.


Providence, +. l.. Dec. IL Up
Lucien Yuppa, World War veteran,
cited for bravery on several occa-
sions while serving with the Amcri-
can forces in France and credited
with the rescue of the wounded
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. son Of
the late President Roosevelt, is held
at police headquarters here on a
charge of being a common cheat.
Yuppa has n dual personality. hav-
ing been declared an exemplary SOL
der while serving in the ranks of
Uncle Sam and since his release hay
ing been constantly under the eye of
the police.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-12
Uniform Charge On All
Lines To Go Into Ef-
feet If State commits =
sion Gives Permit.
Ill Routes Now Charging
Six Cents, Except Arch
Street, Where Fare Is
Now Five Cents.

Independent bus owners In this
city are soon to announce the in
luguration of a transfer system on
all lines making 1t possible, at a
slight increase in fare, TO ride be-
ween any two points In the city
covered by bus routes.
This is the only city In the state
in which the operators have united
TO make this system possible. The
plan of organization is being de-
allied by Nair & Nair, counsel for
the jitneurs.
The present fare Is six cents on
al lines but one. The Arch street
route Is operated on flve-cent fare.
Il Is the plan Of operators to make
the fee seven cents on all routes, ef-
tocting a slight increase IN the
earning powers OF their lines and
making possible the issuance OF
transfers.
Should this system meet the ap-
proval of the public utilities COM
mission, operators will exchange
transfers OF the end of each week
rcimbursing one another for the
,xcess of transfers issued by their
ines.
This system, It is explained, will
encourage the use Of bus lines and
n,hile operators will be liable for
7ayments to one another 1t is not
believed the transfer privilege will
he used much more extensively on
one route than on another. Trans
rcrs issued will probably be usable
only within O. certain period after
heir issuance.
After January I, iitneurs will be
HIlcd upon for radical changes IL
-, method Of conducting their bust
2ss from O. standpoint Of finance
tax payment of three per cent or
'rc gross earnings will be eXacted
9okkeeping systems must be In
'4;!cd IN accordance ,ywithGa. plaf
>vTed out by the public utilities
omission and submitted periodi
l,. for adult and review. Buses
.,. also to be licensed for a speci
Number Of seats and FOR on'
ding passenger for every flV'
=. Fee will he changed for tina
,1Der OF standing passengers re
,!iess Of whether the uses OF IN
call for these accommodations
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-12
Important stations

NaNEtsuu is about 90 miles north
Of Tjrrtsin, white l.Ansfaug is g
miles furthcr to the northwest, to-
ward pckinE. Both are station
points on the important Peking-
Ticntsiu railway, which is the main
artery of communication between
Peking and the coast.
During tho present Chinese trouble
these international trains have each
carried guard Of foreign soldiers
or marines. Apparently the Italian
marines mentioned in the above dis
patch formed the guard on this
train,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-12
'neak Thief Gets $40,
Gold Watch and Chain

Sneak thieves who entered nls
house Yesterday afternoon took $40,
a gold filled watch and chain a ac-
cording TO Berger Swanson. 2S2
Arch street The watch was en-
graved with the initials r. S. Off
cor Thomas J. Feeney is invesii-
eating The theft.
While he was downtown with his
wife yesterday afternoon shortly
after = o'clock, Andrew WidlacK'
"a Miller street, reported two ooys
..t,mpted 10 enter his store by the
rr,r door. with a key which they
aft in the door. His store waf
uroken into about I weeks ago,