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New Britain herald., 1925-02-27
LANDMARK UPROOTED
"Charlemagne's Oak" Five Centur- ies Old and One of Most Famous Trees, Blown Down in Storm.

Paris. Feb. 27.-"Charlemagne's Oak" five centuries old and one of the largest and most ancient trees in the forest of Fontainebleau, fell a victim to yesterdays violent storm. The gale continued today and, &C., cording to the weather man, the end is not in sight.
 The fate of the famous oak was but one item in long tale of trees uprooted and houses unroofed in all parts of the country.
 Several steamers were reported aground at various points from Dun- kirk to Biarritz and many others sent out wireless calls for assistance.
 A tragedy occurred near La Ro- chelle where only -four men out of a crew of eighteen were rescued from the stranded Spanish steamship Cristina- -Rueda. Seven members of the life saving corps were drowned when their boat capsized while try ing to reach the steamer on Wednes- day.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-27
Raeus Club Smoker
 Featured by Boxing

The Raeus club held a successful smoker last evening in United hall the program of entertainment con- taining such varied forms of amuse- ment as singing. dancing. boxing and eating. Attorney Edward A. Mag, dressed in huge hat and waist coat like Tex Rickard, was master of ceremonies. "Trixie and Fritzie' provided a clever singing and danc- ing act, Frances Clynes accompany ing them at the piano. Sam Sab lotsky and Francis Egan rendered vocal selections.
 The main feature of the evening was boxing card of four bouts put on by the American Lithuanian as scfiation. The fighters mixed things up in good style and showed plenty of ''wallop." Arthur Pilz refereed, Albert A. Grcenberg was timer, and George Levitt acted as announcer. Battling Kunz. former lightweight champion Of New England and op- ponent of Benny Leonard and other uprominet boxers was fntroduced from the ring.
 Deputy Sheriff Martin H. Horwitz acted as chef at the banquet which preceded the program of entertain ment.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-27
WIRELESS WILL BE USED FOR MELTING
Plan Introduction Into Steel
 Mills Of Sheffield, England

Sheffield, Eng, Feb. 27.-Wireless is to be introduced into the steel industry of Sheffield for the purpose of melting metals, announcement to this effect being made by Dr. c. H., Desch, dean of the faculty of metal lurgy at the University of Sheffield, Wireless valves can be used to melt masses of steel into white-hot liquid, pr. Desch said. and within few months there would be furnaces here worked by these valves.
 Furnaces have actually been built in which the motive power for melting the metal is supplied by large thermionic valves" Dr. Desch announced. and these are of special use in the manufacture of certain nickel alloys"
 Further. it was explained that a 2oO-volt direct current is passed into the valves, which converts it into
New Britain herald., 1925-02-27
PRESIDING OFFICER .0F SENATE A WOMAN
Continued from First Page)

lsdictions such as Is now possessed by constables in towns and the su- perlntendent also will have the power Of calling witnesses by sub poena. This would give the super- lntendent the right to enforce mo- tor vehicle laws in towns and he could put witnesses under oath and bring q charge of perjury against such witnesses in case of alleged false testimony.
 Other favorable reports on bills were:
 That savings bank auditors shall make reports as of September 30; authorizing merger of the Free stone Savings bank and the Port land Trust Co.,; providing that state banks and trust companies may in- crease capital stock with approval of the banking commission; provid- ing a penalty of s2.OO0 fine or a years Imprisonment for violation Of laws relating to private bankers.
 Unfavorable reports were on bills to increase the pay of petition and grand jurors from s4 to $5 a day; that all prospective legislative mat ters shall be filed with the secretary Of state not later than December 15 of the year preceding a session; making the maximum penalty 10 be imposed by justices of the peace $50 Ane, or three months in jail. or both: for removal of objects which prevent a clear view of an inter- secting highway; giving ambulances and fire apparatus the right of , way; providing that deaf and dumb children shall be sent to special in- stitutions: providing for a state park at Ocean Park, New London, and appropriating s2OO,00O therefor.
 NuddIc Over Tax Bills
 The house bill for payment of personal taxes on December 15 in- stead Of February in towns of less than 15,00O population was amended so that payment would be on November 15 in towns of less than 10000 but when it was dis covered that this did not make all necessary corrections it was tabled.
 The house calendar for the first time this session has to foot" the bill which would give the tax com missioner exceptionally wide, and what has been termed drastic" powers, taking that position. Oten times matters at the foot of the cal endar stay there until the last day when, figuratively, many of them are swept off the calendar into the legislative waste basket.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-27
ACT AGAINST ]. s.
 BRANDED CANADIAN
American Bacon Is Re-ez9orts1
 to England

London, Feb. 27.-On the con- tention that they are being "hood- winked" to the tune of 25,O0O, GOO pounds of bacon a year-bacon which is cured in the United States and sent to Canada and then re- exported to England as best qual- fly Canadian"-the National Farm ers' Union of Great Britain has started a movement here to put an end to the practice.
 The union took steps here recent ly to call the attention of the public to disclosures made some time ago as the result of an agricultural in quiry promoted by the Ontario, Canada, legislature which brought to light the details of the tricks of sending the millions of pounds of bacon to Canada each month and then reshipping it there, the goods being sold in the British market as a product of the Dominion. It is un- derstood here that as a consequence of the revelations the Canadian gov ernment has been requested by var ious organizations to create a distinc- tive brand which is to be placed on all eXportable bacon from Canada in the future.
 The Farmers Union also took leading hand in bringing about the on American potatoes which became effective some time ago, this action having been taken, it has been explained, to prevent an influx of the Colorado beetle, better known over here as the American potato bug.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-27
SAW SHOOTING
Woman Testifics That She Witnessed
 Argument Preceding Death of
 Henry Ridd-Speaks for Defense

Bridgeport, Feb. 27.-The first witness for the defense in the trial of Carl Wilson, charged with the killing of Henry Redd at Stamford last Thanksgiving Day, was Mrs. Letetia Lemon, former resident of Stamford. The state rested its case at II o'clock.
 Mrs. Lemon told of seeing three negroes in an argument. Continu- ing she said:
 Then I saw Eligh Wright run toward Main street and as he did I looked at Eddie Towns and saw him whip out a revolver and shoot three times. Then I saw Henry Redd put his hand to his back and fall"
 John A. Dickerman of the Rem- ington Arms-U. NJ. c. Co. and Will liam C. Jones of the New York po- lice department, the two last wit nesses for the state, gave their opinion that the fatal shot was fired from a revolver that had a defec- tive barrel.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-27
BLOCKS INQUIRY INTO
 CHARGES AGAINST JUDGE
Representative Blanton Says Inycs- tigatlon Has Been Proved
 to Be Futile

Washington. Feb. 27,-considera- tion. by the house of a resolution proposing an investigation of charges against Federal Judge English of the eastern Illinois district was blocked today by an objection from Representative Blanton. democ "Ht, Texas.
 The resolution, which would have designated a house committee 10 sit during the congressional recess to determine if there are grounds for impeachment of Judge English. re- quired unanimous consent for con- sideration.
 Mir. Blanton declared the "futil- ity" of Investigating federal judges had been shown by past experience.
 Calling attention to the investiga- ton made by a house sub-commit- tee into charges against Federal Judge Baker of the northern West Virginia district, he declared:".
 "The committee spent lot of money and the evidence showed that liquor confscated by the court had been used by the court and his officers, yet not a move has been made to remove him."
 The report filed by the Baker in
New Britain herald., 1925-02-27
One Dead, One Dying
 After Friendly Duel

Detroit, Feb. 27.-One man is dead and another is believed dying, the result of a revolver fight today between a married man and his best friend"
 Louis A. Schultz, 42, shot five times, is dead. Sam Lipman, S4, hit by four bullets, is not expected 10 recover.
 Stories to the police by Mrs. Grace Schultz. 42. wife of the man killed, and by Lipman were that Schultz returned home unexpectedly, to find Lipman there. Schultz carried two revolvers, He gave one to Lipman and kept one and the two then went into the basement to shoot it out"
New Britain herald., 1925-02-27
DEMOCRATS PLAN SENATE PROCEDURE
Will Keep Clear Of Republican
 Insureent Eight

Washington, Feb. 27.-Senate democrats under plans outlined to- day by their leaders, will keep clear of the war between the republican organization and the La Toilette in surgents over committee assign ments.
 The statement also was made that the minority would not be disposed | to throw obstacles in the way of the republican majority in organization of the new senate at the special ses- sion called by President Coolidge for noon March 4. While the democrats will select candidates for the various senate of- fees at their conference early in March, the leaders said today there would be no effort at a coalition with the republican insurgents in support of the democratic slate.
 The minority leaders take the position that the republican party has the mandate of the people and must take responsibility for legisla- tion.
 The course of the insurgents with respect to reorganizit, will hot be definitely charted until the rcpubli- can conference, probably on March 5, ratifies the program under which LaFollette and his three principal supporters are to be deprived of re- publican committee assignments.
 Two years ago the insurgents tied up organization of the senate for sev- eral weeks ] and finally brought about the election of Senator Smith, democrat. South Carolina, as chair man of the interstate commerce committee. Senator Smith said to- day he would not seek the chair manship in the new senate, but added that he had not sought it in the present congress.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-27
Journalism Called a
 Nerve-Wracking Life

London. Feb. s7.-"Journalism IS a nerye-wracking profession" Lord Burnham told the guests at News paper Press Fund concert.
 Although our profession" he continued, has great deal of att traction superior to any other, II in wolves a vast amount of wear and tear. There are very few who do not suffer from it. Sometimes, looking back at the years of the war, am surprised that we were not broken down by the anXieties and respon- abilities We bore. Those anxieties and responsibilities may not be rec ognized so much in Downing street as we known them in Fleet street. You known the stress and strain we went through in our different capa- cities to serve the commonwealth to the best advantage in it's hour of desperation."
New Britain herald., 1925-02-27
STOKES TRIAL IS
 CONTINUED TODAY
Detectives Tell How They Shad- owed Othed Detectives in Case
ny me Associated Press.

ny The Associated Press.
 Chicago. Feb. 27.--How detectives shadowed detectives in connection with the contested divorce suit of w. E. D. Stokes. New York million aire. was related today in the Stokes conspiracy trial. Stokes and three others arc charged with con spiracy to defame his estranged wife, Mrs. Helen Elwood Stokes.
 Edward w. Altz. head of chi. cago detective agency formerly re- tained by Stokes to obtain evidence against Mrs. Stokes, was being cross-examined. Altz the state con- tends, also was commissioned to watch the movements in Chicago of detectives and counsel employed by Mrs. Stokes sand by Hal Billig, named by Stokes as correspondent.
 Altz admitted his operatives had shadowed l. Shapiro of New York, associated with Samuel Untermyer and Louis Dannenberg, detective, while in the act of cashing hcheck believed to be for an Amount larger than $1O0. Shapiro and Dannenberg were understood to be representing Mrs. Stokes.
 After cashing the check. accord ing to what Atz identified as the report of his agency. Shapiro and Dannenberg visited two negroes who had been approached as pos sible witnesses for Stokes. One of them, he said. was Mrs. Annie Johnson, former housekeeper at the Everlcigh club. n resort of years ago. Mrs. Johnson testified for the state that Stokes had asked her if she could identify a picture, agreed by counsel to be q picture of Mrs. Stokes, as that of a former inmate of the club.
 Altz said he listened in on teie- phone offer from R. F. Westbrooks, former assistant states attorney re- tained by Stokes to work for Mrs. Stokes for a retainer of s5,O00.
 iic oiACitu " oCll Out. dShtu Mfr. Healy.
 Yes" said Altz.
 You received, independently of MT. Stokes. and from several sources, information that Mrs. Stokes had been an inmate of the Everleigh club, and was known by notorious women?" Mir. Healy asked.
 "Yes," said Altz.
 But you didn't accept any of them without checking?"
 T regarded them only as leads,'s said Altz.
 Altz said one of his informants was a dope fiend," woman, who he would not believe on oath"
 Tt seems your investigation de- veloped the allegation that Mr.. Stokes, as well as Mrs. Stokes, was an inmate of the Everleigh club" said Mir. Healy.
 You reported all your informa- ton to MT. Stokes. didn't you. whether it reflected on Mrs. Stokes or on Mir. Stolles?"
 Yes" said Altz.
 Altz said that A. s. Shadbourne, Chicago broker, had declared he would be willing to testify in court
New Britain herald., 1925-02-27
Convicted of Murder
 For Second Time

Philadelphia, Feb. 27.-Convicted of murder for the second time at a re-trial ordered by the state su- preme court. Hattie Jones, negress, today was again sentenced to be electrocuted on a date to be fixed by the governor. She was convicted of killing William Martin. negro, with whom she lived. The common wealth charged jealousy as the mo- tive, while the woman asserted that she killed Martin in self-defense dur ing a quarrel. No woman has been executed for murder in Pennsylvania in S5 years.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-27
INAUGURAL BIBLE
President to Take Oath On Book
 Used After Harding's Death

Washington, Feb. 27.--President Coolidge in taking the oath of of- flee for his elected term next We'd nesday, will use the same Bible on which he was sworn in after the death of President Harding.
 The Bible is one that has been in the Coolidge family for years and will be brought to Washington by Colonel John Coolidge, the presi- dents father, who administered the oath to his son in the early hours of August 3, 1923, at the family home at Plymouth, Vermont.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-27
RELIGIOUS WAR
New Mexican Catholic Apostolic Ad- hercnts Try to Seize More Church.
 es--K. of C. Defends.

Mexico City, Feb. 27.--Religious excitement is acute here, with the Knights of Guadalupe, followers of the new Mexican Catholic apostolic church. striving to seize more church buildings.
 A group of separatsts approached La Palma church, in the east end of the city yesterday afternoon. for the alleged purpose of ejecting the Roman Catholic priest. Crowds of worshippers immediately gathered and the police were called. The in- truders fled under hail of stones,
 Father Joaquin Perez. recently proclaimed patriarch of the apos- tolic church. today promised Secre- tary of the Interior Valenzuela to restrain his followers from any fur ther disorderly activities. The Knights of Columbus. however, have placed a guard at the Guada- lupe shrine, the home of Mexico's patron saint, to prevent the shrine from falling into the hands of the separatists. ....
New Britain herald., 1925-02-27

that he had known Mrs. Stokes in 1905 in the Everleigh club. Ac- cording to Shadbourne's story. as related by Altz. Mrs. Stokes had given sso,0o0 to another former in mate to aid her in starting a busi- ness Altz said shadbourne men, tioned others said to have known Mrs. Stokes In the Everleigh club,
 An hour after Altz's testimony relating to Shapiro, he appeared in the courtroom and conferred with Mrs. Stokes.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-27
JR. O. U. \. NJ. TAKES LEAD

The Jr. o. |. A. M. pinochle team now leads the K. of c team in the five night tournament now being played. In the second round last night played in the Jr. o. |. A. NJ. hall. the kaceys going in with a lead of 1S4 points, were defeated by a margin of 155. thereby giving the lead to the Juniors by 21 points. The next round will be played at the K. of c. rooms on Franklin square Thursday evening, March 5.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-27
Extends Time for the
 Award of Honor Medals

Washington. Feb. 27.-The sen- ate today passed and sent to the president a resolution extending the time within which taxpayers who save waivers may file claims for re- fund of overpsid taxes. Refunds for 1917 and 1918 may be asked for until April 1. 1926, and for 1919, un- til April 1, 1927.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-27

alternating current of extremely high trequency-much higher. in fact, than can be obtained from mechanical generator Of alternating current. This current is passed through the metal. which may bc said to melt itself.
 "'fhe melting metal" pr. Desch added. lis often far hotter than the erueible in which 1t Is being heated. A piece of Swedish iron was melted in this way before the crucible in which it was contained was thor oughly warm"
New Britain herald., 1925-02-27
Harbord Will Open Radio
 Station in Brazil He States

Rio Janeiro, Feb. 27.-General J. G. Harbord, retired. president of the Radio corporation of America. has arrived here and has announced that 8 high powered radio station would be constructed at Rio Janeiro joint ly by his company and English. French and German interests. The new station, he said, probably would be in operation in November.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-27
FIREMEN HOLD SOCIAL

Members of the volunteer fire de- partment of Newington and friends enjoyed dance and social in Grange hall. Newington center, last night. The attendance was large. A number of old time dances were introduced much to the delight of the older folks present. who think it is necessary to get out hunting li- cense to dance the fox trot.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-27
Seven Persons Killed
 When Wall Falls Down

Sarrebourg. France, Feb. 27.- Seven persons were killed and fifteen injured here yesterday when the, workshop in which they were en- ployed was crushed by wall blown over by Q high wind.
 It is feared there were still more victims, as several workmen are un- accounted for.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-27
12 ABOVE ZERO

Danbury Feb. 27.-The tempera- ture in this section of the state ear- ly this morning was l9 degrees above zero. drop of more than 40 degrees since midday yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-27

London.-British army doctorsare rejecting 82 out of every 100 men who apply for enlistment. Two years ago the percentage rejected was 5S per cent.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-27

veStigating committee several weeks ago. declared that the evidence did not warrant impeachment.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-27

The Classifieds are a great conven- fence in many ways.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-11-09
ARMISTICE day
OBSERVED In
THE CHURCHES
Pastors Ask for Peace and
Church Loyalty in
Sermons.

Pleas for universal peace and
church loyalty were made by Indian
apolis pastors Sunday from their
pulpits during observances of Arm
istice Sunday.
For the week preceding Armistice
Sunday, many churches were active
in laying stress upon the necessity
Of church loyalty as a means Of gain
ing universal peace.
Sunday the pastors urged church
loyalty as a means in securing world
peace. Many of the churches an
nounced yesterday as Loyalty Sun
day."
Loyalty Sunday was observed at
the Irvington Methodist Church, at
the First Evangelical Church, at the
Riverside Park NJ. E. Church, at. the
Bellaire NJ E. Church, at the Emer-
son Avenue Baptist Church and
many others.
DR.. Frank S. G. ,Wicks at All Souls
Unitarian Church spoke on Peace"
An Armistice day musical vesper
service was played by Charles F.
Hansen, organist, at the Second
Presbyterian Church.
An Armistfce day program was
given Sunday afternoon at the Cadle
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-11-09
Hog
Other Livestock

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g; 80; stsgs. 50 so: Cattle-Receipts 4:
bulls, S5q7; good to. choice steers. IS
$50. good TO choice helfers SSm9; good
e choice so eows $ %s fs y so9a sSTs
500 100. Sheep and lambs-Receipts
1000; market 23c higher: TOP S15;75.
er top -S $3.50. AooO market QUO h'sn-
% 900; market. beef steers and she stock
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$50: bulls, s3'56@S6:. feeders. $4a Is;
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ceipts. 1850: market active and strong;
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$500; market, active; rs q 400 higher;
S12.15. sheep-Receipts, 1 900; market.
steady; good to choice 81 q 2; LamoEEs-
eeeeiptnsG; = market. strong; sooo 10 choic's
EAST s., 10 LOUIS: Nov. .,a s|cH as;,7.
teTs. $SSSGG;$.75 calves s1s75; stoclSers
fod oo feed mar,ei up besves 81
a Ii 90; mediums, SLID a. 12.0o: lights,
so@ II % light slli G6tfi 5S .s So
&Receipts,, 1000 market. lambs 25c up;
and sidoe eut tiers So 4 wooded lambs $l3.25
ais
PITTSBURGH. Nov; ,95@cattle-REe-
market, slow; choice S1O.25a 1850; good,
Sc. 35 a 10; fair. $3.50 a 775: veal calves.
10 doubiedeckers; market, higher prime
wetherss ,$s5Oq9; good S7,60.@S; fair
Receipts. So doubledeclyers; market. steady;
prime heavy $l2I0@ I2ii5; p g;S Ings
II 90: light Workers SI2 40 "a IL. 30: pigs
SO 40 "a 1880; roughs. SO 1880; stays,
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and lambs-Marlxet higher.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-11-09
Parallels Cited

Francis Blazer Bishop, daughter Of
the physician was in the court room,
and both wept as the imbecile was
described.
The doctor said he got up at night
two or three times to turn Hazel to
make her comfortable. He said one
night she fell out of bed and dropped
like a log.
did you think as much of Hazel
as your other daughter?" he was
asked.
More, if possible"
Ibid you ever wonder what would
become of Hazel in case Of your
death?"
The defense then started It's ques-
"A great many times"
A parallel to Blazers case was the
case of the Polish actress, Mile. STAN
islaus. who shot and killed her
f1ance, Jean Zinowski, who was dy-
ing slowly of cancer "A Paris jury
acquitted her in three minutes.
Another parallel is contained in
the deeth Of Chicago baby. It was
defective from birth. DR.. Harry J.
Haiselden advised the family to let
it die rather than operate and pro-
long it's life. He said it would be
an idiot after the operation. A coro-
ner's jury held he was justified. The
Chicago Medical Society, however,
forced him out of it's membership.