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New Britain herald., 1925-12-10
Peace IN RANKS IS
SEEN BY DEMOCRATS
Hope of Settling State
Feud Voiced This
Afternoon

New Haven. Dec. 10---Prospccts
for a decision In the democratic
state central committee as to ma
tional committeeman and state COM
nlittee chairman was regarded as
fairly good" as members came to-
! gether for luncheon and meeting at
| Hotel Taft this afternoon. On this
point State Chairman Edward NJ.
Yeomans, who would not admit that
he had his letter of resignation in
readiness 10 offer. said that he hop
ed something would be done
this time" and started rounding up
the members and urging them to go
10 luncheon which was served up
stairs.
Mr. Yeomans had said that the
business meeting would start, if
possible, at p. IN. but half an hour
before that he had not got commit
Iteemen and committeewomen TO the
table.
There were knots of members In
THE hotel lobby. Few of them would
admit they knew anything about the
situation as 1t appeared just before
The meeting. Some of the support
ers of Thomas J. Spellacy of
Hartford for national committeeman
said that he would have enough
votes 10 win and in such case James
tJ. Walsh of Meriden. would be put
over" for state chairman. This fac
tion, which had been designated the
Organization" were also to support
Mrs. Glyn. daughter of the late Alex
ander Troup of New Haven, for ma
tional committee woman.
It was understood by some men,
| bers that an effort would be made
at the outset to force a vote for ma
tional committeeman.
The supporters of Mr.. FitzHenry
of Waterbury, who are in the faction
called the "anti-organization," werC
quite confident that they had contro
. of the meeting.
! II was understood that at a grouI
. meeting of some of the committee
= men it was decided TO follow tht
-, leads of John A. Cornell OF Bridge
s port, and to give votes for Don Seitz
= of Greenwich. for national commit
e lteeman. and also for Thomas Hewe
of Pennington.
S The scattering OF votes by TIL
s anti Reorganization" faction, it va
n claimed by the other side, was Il
s suggest compromises. Mrs, Fam
Dixon Welch was to be the candi
date for the national committee i
- case Mr.. FitsHenry's side had til
votes. The vacancy TO be file
V comes through resignation OF Mis-
e Ruutz Rees of Greenwich.
II At the time luncheon was serve
= not all the members of the commit
! tee had arrived. II was thought tn
J. total vote would be about GO, an
= the Organization" was said 10 haV
! claimed at least 80 OF those presen
# Resolutions will be adopted O
the deaths of two members Of III
committee, Mr.. Dillon OF Hartfor
and a woman member from Bridg'
port.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-10
Two Insurgents
FEEL G. O.P. WRATH
Lampert and Nelson Displaced
as Chairman
DAWES 'RAZZED' IN SENATE
Vice President Listens to Jocular
But stinting Rebukc --- Proposal
Made to Leave Postal Rates In
changed For Time Being.

Washington. Dec. 10 P-House
republicans today rejected two mem
bers of the republican insurgent
group from chairmanshIps of COM
mittees.
In completing its organization,
the majority party removed Repre-
sentative Lampert from the head of
It's patents committee, and deprived
Representative Nelson of his place
as chairman OF the elections COM
mittee. Both are Wisconsin repub-
licans.
The committee on committees to-
day disposed only Of the chairman
ships of the regular standing COM
mittees. Lampert and Nelson were
the only members of the tnsurgent
group which held chairmanships in
the last session.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-10
Coolidge Invited to
Banquet in New Haven

Washington. Dec. 10 P-Presi-
dent Coolidge today had an invita-
tion extended to him to attend the
annual meeting Of the New Haven
Chamber OF Commerce in January
or February and he took 1t under
advisement.
The invitation was extended by
Edward G. BuCkland, vice president
and general counsel of the New
York, New Haven and Hartford
railroad. and George F. Barnes OF
New Haven and they were accom-.
panied 10 the White House by U.
$. Senator Hiram Bingham of Con-
necucut. and Representative John
Q. Tilson OF New Haven. 1t is un-
derstood that the dinner which
will be held at the time Of the an
nual meeting. might be held at th'
Yale dining hall.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-10
Youths Take $40 From
Samuel Miller AT
Point Of Gun, But
Are Captured After
Chase By Citizens.
Raymond Killduff and
Walter Selander, Pris-
oners, Being Questioned
About Other Crimes.

Calmly staging holdup at
the bakery of Samuel Miller.
365 Arch street, this morning
at ll:35 o'clock, where they
took $40 from the cash regis
ter, Walter Selander, 18 Carl
ton street, and Raymond Xii.
duff, 27S South Main street.
were captured shortly after
ward, and are lodged at the DO,
ice station in default of $1,000
bail.
The youths who appear to be
Is years of age entered the
bakery, and ordered Miller to
hold up his hands. Selander
covered Miller with the gun.
while Kilduff seized the $40.
according to the story told by
Miller. When the stickups left
the bakery, Miller ran out and
pursued them. kildutf ran up
Grand street and Miller fol-
lowed him. Selander ran along
Arch street toward Main,
Miller continued his chase all the
while screaming for help. He was
Joined by several private citizens.
among whom was Frank Reynolds,
an empoye of the Union Laundry
FINALLY, Reynolds caught up with
hilduif. and held him, after which
he took him to the office OF the
Union Laundry. Detective Sergeant
William P. McCue and Officer
Thomas Feeney went to the laundry
tlHa later took Kilduff to police
, headquarters.
/ selander was pursued by Licutou-
ant Frederick j. Linn of the fire de-
! rartment, who happened to be pass
; ing; Steve Malkowski, a fireman, Of
| il Highland avenue, and Albert Bag
ley OF 1S1 Pleasant street. together
with number OF private citizens.
When Maikowsld caught up with
| Selander, the youth pointed a re-
volver at the fireman and command
ed him to turn back, but he kept
; after the boy. Lieut.. Linn finally
captured him. At police headquarters
it was discovered that Selander car
ried a % caliber revolver. loaded
t with paper.
r Detective Sergeant McCue gave
e the lads a thorough gruelling in
t order to ascertain whether they are
0 connected with any of the various
S holdups which have been prevalent
e in the city. A proprietor of a
t chicken store at which there was
h an attempted holdup last week
identified Kilduff as the person who
o held him up. However, KiIduff de-
II nies that he held up the store. This
afternoon various victims of stick
up men will be brought TO the po.
n lice station in order to identify tbs
l. boys.
d Chief William c. Hart compli
q mented the public citizens whit
, Joined In the chase of the bandits
at the risk OF their lives. and wa
Ie particularly lavish in his praise o
ir Lieutenant Linn and Fireman
h Maikowsld, Chief Hart does no
think that these two youths ar
ic the bandits who held up the Casin'
bowling alleys last Monday.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-10
Bankruptcy Petitions
Are Filed in U. S. Court

New Haven, Dec. 10 UP - -Four
voluntary petitions in bankruptcy
we're filed with the clerk of the u.
S. district court today.
The Gydes Brothers Motor COM
pany of Bridgeport, filing one of the
four, listed liabilities s2,S2s and as
sets as s2,9S3. The other petitions
we're filed by Arthur Niles, salesman,
Hartford, setting forth liabilities OF
s3,32s and assets of sS44; Sadie
Poses of Hartford, doing business
under the name of the National
Grocery company, liabilities of 81
bs2 and assets of s2,2o9; Egnatl
Fink. Jr., East Hartford tohaccC
grower. liabilities of s2,s2s and as
ssts Of s2.I2S.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-10
THREE CAUGHT IN RAID

Peter Lanonski, 4S5 Main street,
Vincent Sheperd, ASS Main street.
and Mary Blackwell, 10S Herkimer
street, Albany, n. Y. pleaded not
guilty TO misconduct this morning
in police court and their case was
continued until Dec. Is.
After he pleaded guilty to a charge
Of breach Of the peace, and being
drunk, William Jones, was sentenced
to the state farm by Judge William
c. Hungerford,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-10
WARN OF SHORTAGE
$1,000 Appropriated TO Send Circu-
lars About state Advising OF An
Chracite Condition.

Hartford, Dec. 1O.-The board Of
control, on recommendation of Gov
ernor John H. Trumbull, today ap-
propriated $4,000 for the printing Of
circulars to be broadcast through
the state. warning the people of the
shortage of anthracite coal.
The circulars will also urge the
use of substitutes TO tide through
the winter, OF which there are suf-
tlcient supplies available, and the
proper methods for using will be
given so as to obtain most satisfac-
tory results. The circulars will be
distributed through the agencies of
the Chambers of Commerce, the
manufacturers of the state, the coal
dealers, and the schools.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-10
Truck Driver Leaves
Scene After Collision

While driving south on Prospect
street at Grand street yesterday
afternoon. a truck with a Connect
cut license No. S6995, ran into the
rear fender Of the car driven by
Mrs. H. H. Pease, 1sl Vine street.
The driver Of the truck did not stop
10 ascertain the daamge done The
accident is being Investigated by the
detective bureau.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-10
NECKLACE IS LOST
Wife of Rabbi stephen s. Wise
Believed Owner-"Nobody's Busi-
ness Husbands Says.

New York. Dec. 10 tP>-A news
papcr advertisement today revealed
that a pearl necklace, presumably
the property of Mrs. stephen s,
Wise, wife of Rabbi Wise, was lost
in the theatrical district Saturday
night,
The advertisement read: Lost
necklace, pearl, three strand with
pearl and platinum clasps, probably
Saturday evening, theater district;
liberal reward: Riverside 0O7S."
DR.. Wise declined TO discuss the
loss OF the gems and said that the
| incident was "nobody's business"
New Britain herald., 1925-12-10
Cant Live Forever on
War Record" Judge Saws

Bridgeport, Dec. 10 Up - You
can't live on your war record for
ever" Clifford Fulton, 2s, OF
Rriareport was Informed by Judge
Edwin C. Dickinson in superior
court today. Fulton was arraigned
for burglary and his overseas serv'
ice was emphasized in a plea fo'
leniency. He was given a suspended
Jail sentence Of one year.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-10
,inr Continue Postal Rates

The senate today adopted a reso-
luton introduced by Chairman
Moses OF the senate post office COM
mittee. authorizing continuation OF
the present temporary postal rates
until the opening of the next session
Of congress or until the committee
now investigating the rates COM
pletes its report.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-10
Reorganization Board

Creation OF board TO map out a
reorganization of government de-
partments had been decided upon by
administration leaders as a suhsi-
tute for the regrouping plan which
has been before congress for several
years.
President Coolidge, with whom the
new proposal was discussed today
by Secretary Hoover, Senator Smoot,
Republican. Utah, and Representative
Mapes. republican. Michigan, give ii
his approval.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-10
Goss & DeLeeuw Company
Declare Dividend Today

The board of directors of the
Goss & De Leeuw Machine Co, at
the regular meeting yesterday. de-
clared the regulAc dividend Of 81 y
cents per share and an extra dtvi-
dend of 25 cents per share was de-
clared. This will be paid on jan
uary ., 1926 TO all stockholders Of
record December 90, 1925.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-10
VETERAN LAWYER DIES

New Haven. Dec. 10 LPl-- David
Strouse, a senior member OF the
New Haven bar, expert in equity
law and whose practice in recent
years has dealt with bankruptcy
cases, died at his home today after
very short illness He was ~ and
leaves q wife and two soma
New Britain herald., 1925-12-10

Admonishing the general not to he
deceived as to public sentiment by
the size OF the crowds that had come
out to hear his speeches, during the
summer, Senator Harrison concluded
his attack by relating the fable Of
an uncomfortable mule, TO which
the owner was forced to fasten a
yoke and tie bell.
"One day." he said, the mule
broke loose and ran 20 the city
where. as he waved his head and
rang his bell, great crowds gathered
and joined in laughter, And there
was the poor misguided mule, wav-
ing his bell and accepting the laugh,
ter of the multitudes as plaudits and
expressions of approval"
New Britain herald., 1925-12-10

ing with criminals In the courts was
promised today by Attorney General
Jay II. Benton.
Boston. Dec. 10 CE9 49, Boston's
police force was shaken today by
two happenings within "A hours.
Resignation today Of four pa
trolmcn who had charges pending
against them followed closely upon
the heels of n secret order direct
ing all patromcn TO check up on
the disposal of all cases in which
they made arrests. This order. read
last night at roll call, was believed
to have been occasioned by Regis
trar of Motor Vehicles Goodwin's
charges that the courts were Intent
with the prisoners.
The resignation OF the four pa
trolmen was said in police circles
to have been step In Superin-
tenient Crowley's drive to clean up
the Boston force.
The attorney general made his
announcement in discussing ar
order directing Boston police tC
check up on the disposal in the
courts OF all cases in which they
had made arrests. He admitted
that this order was issued after he
had conferred last Monday witt
Police superintendent Crowley anG
said the same procedure would bC
followed in other cities of tht
state. He is directing his investiga
ton TO sift charges made by Franl
A. Goodwin, state registrar Of mo
tor vehicles, who declared tn
courts had been lenient in dealing
with criminals.
The attorney generals announce
ment was the climax 10 series o
Developments in the past - hour
that have considerably shaken til
! police force Of this city. The frs
was the reading OF the secon
order at roll call last night and tn
second was the resignation today c
fSuT patroimen who had charse
3 pending against them.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-10
MELLON owned CO.
NAMED IN SCANDAL
Gull Oil Said 10 Have Escaped
S4,59O,SS5 in Federal Taxes
OPEN DEFIANCE CHARGED
Handling of standard OIL Co., OF
California Also Ccnsurcd In Re
port Made BY Senate Investigating
Committee,

Washington. Dec IA tp--Tha+ the
Cu,f on romnany asronod b9O.2S5
IN federal toxoa during the ycors
1O15 tn 1oto whcn Secretary Mellon
was a chief owner is asserted by
engineers empIoyed bv the senate
committee Investigating the internal
revenue bureau.
Tho record in tho Cnlf oil cnsc, as
made before the committee last
March was made public today upon
its presentation TO the senate.
The engineers asserted that the
revenue bureau made an erroneous
refund of s3,996.OSO to the company,
and failed 10 collect additional taxes
of $594,305,
A. H. Fay, a committee engineer,
testified that the Gulf Oil company's
case was rushed through the bureau
New Britain herald., 1925-12-10

Pittsburgh. Dec. 10 R-Given
perfect interference by his team
mates. Red Grange made long and
successful run from his train TO q
taXicab here today, eluding pho
tographers and newspaper men.
Grange was to appear during the
afternoon at Forbes Field, where the
Chicago Bears meet the Pittsburgh
All-Stars, a team of former Pitt, w
2nd J., Dartmouth and Carnegie
Tech players.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-10
RED" GRANGE RECEIVES
HIS CHECK FOR 100000
1t Is To BE Held By Bank Until He
Completes His Movie
Contract

Champaign, H.. Dec. 10 Pl-A
t..eck for 100000 made out to
Harold Red" Grange, was received
today by local bank. 1t was sign
ed by DR.. w. f, ShalIenberger of the
Arrow Pictures corporation. The
check Is TO be held in escrow until
Grange completes his movie picture
contract, H. f. McNevin. cashier,
who is d partner Of c. c, Pyle,
Oranges manager in the operation
of string of heaters, said:
1--WE are receiving checks made
out to Grange every day from the
east. Sometimes there are three or
four In every mail"
New Britain herald., 1925-12-10

Chicago, Dec. 10 Fs-Part of
the champion football money maker
RED" Oranges first proceeds rs the
champion football money make went
to his family. Red" pressed $1,000
on his father Immediately after his
first two appearances with the
Bears. as part payment of the debt
incurred to send the son through
college.
Brother Garland received a 800
bill rs a birthday present and stil
has 1t.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-10
THE WEATHER

Hartford, Dec. I0.-ForcCaSt
for New Britain and vicinity:
Generally fair and colder to-
night; Friday fair and slight
ly warmer
New Britain herald., 1925-12-10
STATEWIDE PROBE OF
MASS. courts coming
Attorney General to Act
Shake-up in Boston
Police Dept.

Boston, Dec. ~ P,-A state wide
investigation Of the manner of deal
ing with criminals In the courts was
promised today by Attorney General
Jay r. Benton.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-10

Average Daily Circulation For
Des. nsst 5ts finding ding l2,649
Evening star., 1925-01-02
.SHERR|L['S OFFICE
IS GIVEN INCREASE
Army Bill Carries $3.50 for
Buildings and Grounds
Over Last Years Sum.

The Army appropriation bill intro
duced in the House today carries a
total of $45.120 for public buildings
and grounds in Washington under
Col. c. Q. Sherill of the Corps of Engi-
neers, which is an increase of $3.50
over the current appropriation and
an increase of 5000 over the budget
recommendations and with an appro-
priation of S70,570 for the Army War
College. which is $4,000 less than the
current appropriations.
The bill carries s17,700 for mainte-
nance of the Washington Monument,
which is $3.50 less than the current
appropriations and the budget recon-
mendations.
For the maintenance of Washing
tons birthplace $l3,0S0 is recommends
Evening star., 1925-01-02

portsmouth street. car was blown
sldewise against house, the shock
sendlng glass flying from the win
doWs in car and dwelling. Most OF
the south coast seaside resorts are
inundated, water covering the lower
lying parts of the towns
In the midland industrial districts
several factory chimney stacks were
demolished. Telephone wires are down
In many parts of the country. Shipping
generally hustled to shelter when the
gale began to develop viCsS2tly
Lloyds' Valencia station reesrts the
steamer Exeter City returning to
Queenstown for fresh water. - left
SWapsea for New York December II,
was hit by a hurricane December %
and received damage, including a
strained engine, that made it unsafe
for her to proceed westward or make
the Azores.
The fishing fleet is practically tied up,
causing shortage in the fish markets
and a rise in prices.
Evening star., 1925-01-02
BAND CONCERTS.

BY the United States Soldiers
Home Band Orchestra, Stan
ley Hall, tomorrow evening,
beginning at 5:45 o'clock.
John S. NJ. Zimmerman, band
master:
March. "Semper Fidelis". Sousa
Overture, THE Emperor"
kiessler
Entr'Acte (a) BLESS Yo' Heart"
Vargas
(b) March of tho Spooks,"
Baron
Potpourri, Master Melodies,
No. 1, of Old Light Operas"
Roberts
Fox trot, "Ev'rything You Do"
Gilman
waltz song, when You Were
Sweet Sixteen. Kahn
Finale, kiss Me Good Night"
Bernie
THE Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star., 1925-01-02

ed which is s12.500 more than the
current appropriation.
For the maintenance of Lincoln
Memorial $1,000 is recommended,
which is $440 less than current ap-
preparations and S120 less than the
budget recommendation
For Improvement of the grounds of
the executive departments $1,000 is
carried which is $240 less than cur
rent appropriations. This item was
entirely omitted by the budget bu-
reau.
In his report to the House. Rep
resentatiYe Daniel r Anthony of
Kansas chairman of the subcom-
mittee which handled the War De-
partment estimates explains that
the budget contained provision for
increases of 500 each to the three
watchinen and two f1oormen at the
washington Monument, and of $50
each to the three watchmen at the
Lincoln Memorial. The House ap
preparations committee reduced the
appropriations so as to permit In
creases of $40 to each, which will
bring their pay up to $1,000 each plus
uniforms valued at $50 per year,
making a total OF $1,0SO which gives
in excess of the pay received In the
majority of cases for similar ser
vices in other establishments of the
Government.
For repairs to the building where
Lincoln died. S240 is carried In the
bill which is $l.500 less than the ap-
preparation for the current fiscal year
The same limitation on salaries in
Evening star., 1925-01-02
Wisdom Teeth.

A fair percentage of persons never
have wisdom teeth, declares the
Hygeia Magazine. These teeth gen
orally erupt some time between the
eighteenth ana the Twenty-fifth year.
although in many cases eruption is
delayed. Frequently wisdom teeth
form, but remain within the jaw bone
and never erupt. The majority Of
such teeth do no harm. although oc-
casinoally it is necessary to remove
them If there is pain or some sign
Of infection.
Evening star., 1925-01-02
STORM IN ENGLAND
WORST |N31 YEARS
Fourth Gale in Six Days
Causes Damage Through
out Country.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
LONDON, January 2-England is
being swept today by furious gale,
the fourth in six days and the worst
on record for 81 years. 1t has spread
minor havoc throughout the country
and a further serious rise of the
waters in the Thames Valley. where
scores of roads are impossible of use
except by boats.
The force of the blow necessitated d
the suspension of flying at Croydon
the airdrome for London passeng n
planes, stopped one of the channel
steamer services and caused the can
collation. of racing meets ami foot
ball games.
At Folkestone a heavy motor Iurry
was blown into the harbor, and at
Evening star., 1925-01-02

the District of Columbia, under the
classification of 1928. is recommended
In the bill reported today as has been
carried in previous appropriation bills
reported at this session. The detailed
explanation contained in the report of
the Interior Department appropria- =
ton bill was submitted by Repre-
sentative Anthony in his report made
today in explanation OF the changes
in this limitation, as compared with
the one carried in the bill for the
current fiscal year.
Evening star., 1925-01-02
1900 CARRIER BOYS
GUESTS AT THEATER
Large Delegation From The Even
ing Star Among, Those at
the Metropolitan.

Fifteen hundred Washington news
paper carrier boys. including a large
delegation from The Evening Star
tramped through the deepest snow in
three. years this morning to attend
Harry Crandalls annual Christmas
party at the Metropolitan Theater.
Constance Talmadge first enter
tanned the boys with her production
Her Night OF Romance" and then
William Schmuter led in the singing
Evening star., 1925-01-02

of Christmas songs, such as Jingle
Bells" and silent Night" Afterward
Mr.. Crandall played the role of Santa
Claus and distributed harmonicas,
pencils and candy to the boys.
The boys showed their appreciation
with three lusty cheers for Mr.. Gran
dali and Fallas Broche, manager Of
the Metropolitan,
Evening star., 1925-01-02

A pleasant to take wine tonic that
builds rich, red blood. If you have
cold or cough or feel tired and
run down. heed natures warning
and get a bottle of Todd's Tonic
today. At all Peoples Drug G.
Evening star., 1925-01-02

Splendid quality
whisk brooms for keep
ing the clothing
brushed free of dust
and dirt.
Evening star., 1925-01-02

Beautifully finished 2-quart Alum
inum Pitcher, panel effect as il
lustrated. This useful pitcher should
find a place in every home. I'm
usually low priced at 65c.
Evening star., 1925-01-02
Mother Goose" PLAY Postponed.

The play Mother Goose Strikes"
and a Christmas pageant scheduled
to be given tonight in the Wilson
Normal School by the Washington
Junior Players has been postponed
until further notice owing to the in
clement weather.
Evening star., 1925-01-02
FUND ENRICHED BY $18.
Total Given to ID Opportunities
Through The Star Is 2,268. 80.

From the Kansas City Star.
Customer-How come? A dollar til
for a sundae.
Boss-Scuse me. I'm short of he'll
today and had to put my prescription
clerk on the soda fountain.
Evening star., 1925-01-02

If you need work, read the want
columns OF The Star.
Evening star., 1925-01-02
Shop Eighteen Busy Peoples Drug Stores and Save!

Good, heavy quality bath
towels, size 1896 inches
very absorbent. Many pretty
designs from which to
choose.