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New Britain herald., 1925-03-12
Crippled Children Are
 Losers in Society Row

New York, March 12.-The an- nual Park Avenue street fair, con- ducted by social leaders for the aid of crippled children, will not be held this year, Mrs. Samuel Adams Clark, one Of its sponsors, an nOuncos.
 She said that the women behind the fair had lost enthusiasm follow ing numerous clashes with Bird S, CoIer, commissioner ot public wei fare, who had insisted that other charities, as well as public ins'i- tutlons, be eligible for a share Of the profits. No substitute for the affair has been planned, Mrs Clark said.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-12
City Items

Julius Blank was arrested this morning by Detective Sergeant George c. Ellinger on a warrant is- sued by the Clinton police charging him with non-support of his wife and children. Blank will be turned over to the Clinton police this after noon.
 A successful bridge party, under the auspices of the I. o. B. B. ladies' auxiliary No. 45, was given last eve- ming in the ball room of the Burritt hotel. Prizes were awarded at each table.
 The regular meeting of Pride Cir cle, Lady Foresters will be held this evening in Judd's hall at 8 o'clock.
 The Y. NJ. II. A. will hold an i'm portant meeting this evening at S;30 o'clock. There will be q prominent speaker present to address the gath erlng.
 The Woman's Home Missionary society of the First Congregational church will hold an all day sewing meeting tomorrow. Luncheon will be served at 12:30 o'clock and at 2:30 ?. m. Miss Estella Dickinson and Miss Vera Kucera of the City Mission will tell of the work of the mission.
 The next meeting of New Britain people interested in a safety council being organized under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce will be held on the evening of March 2S. Several New York men are expected to speak.
 Plans are being made for the or ganization here of a branch of the Ahepa, a society composed chiefly of Americans of Greek ancestry. John Booth of Fort Worth, Texas, a field agent of the society, has been in New Britain comforting with pros- pective members,
 Joseph Caruba reported to the po- lice this morning that his store had been entered last night. A carton of cigarettes, two boxes of candy and two boxes Of cigars were re- ported taken.
 Miss Mary O'Deli of Raphael's de- partment store, is convaiescing after an operation for the removal of ton- sils and adenoids, which she under went at the Bellevue hospital, New York city.
 A son was born at the New Brit ain general hospital this morning to MT. and Mrs. Emil Leopold of 3s1 Arch street and daughter to Mir. and Mrs. Samuel Ziel of 54 Austin 1 street,
New Britain herald., 1925-03-12
TREASURY DEPT. TO GIVE
 SENATOR COUZENS LIST
Plan To Advise Him of Arbitrary Assessment For Profits on
 Ford Motor Stock

Washington, March 1c, -- The treasury has prepared for delivery to Senator Couzens of Michigan to- morrow a notice of an arbitrary as- sessment Of profits alleged 10 have been made by him in the sale of his minority holdings of stock in the Ford Motor Co, in 1919.
 While the computation of the as sessment is practically complete, It is the intention of inc treasury 10 withhold 1t for one day 10 give the Michigan senator who is chairman of the special committee investigat- ing the internal revenue bureau. chance 10 sign & waiver Of the sta ute of limitations, if he so desires
 The treasury sent 10 the senator Monday a coppy of memorandum from a private source outside Of the treasury purporting 'o show that profits he had made on inc sale Of The stock to Henry Ford had been under-assessed and that between 10000, GOO and Si1,ooo,oo still was due the treasury,
 Al the same time Senator CouzenS declared in the senate an attempt was being made 10 discipline him for his activities in investigating affairs of the revenue bureau,
 The statute Of Limitations hich Senator Couzens has declined 10 waive. runs from tomorrow and the treasury declared it was faced with obtaining a waiver or the aprlira- ton of an assessment, made arbi- trarily from its records.
 Secretary Mellon said that the treasury is rrecluded by law from making public the amount of the arbitrary levy, adding that there had hrcn no intention 10 give publi- city 10 the case.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-12
NOT ENOUGH RELIGION
This Is One Reason Given For the Growth of Criminal Oftcnses Among Young People.

Washington, March l2.-An alarming increase in tho criminal ity of the young was attributed to-: day in brief filed in tho supreme court by the Episcopal Church De- nestle and Foreign Missionary socic- ty, to the "eXclusion of religious in- fluenccs from the public schools of the nation"
 The society appeared as a friend of the court in the suit brought by private and parochial schools to test the validity of the compulsory edu- cation laws of Oregon. Should they be sustained, the brief asserted, there was danger other states would adopt similar legislation.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-12
SUES RA|LROADFOR
 DAMAGES TO GOODS
(. |. Hart Bases Claim on Ship
 ment Of Furniture
Suit for $500 has been brought

Suit for $1,500 has been brought against the New York, New Haven, & Hartford railroad by Clifford L. Hart of 662 East street, The plain tiff claims that household goods which he shipped from Geneva, O., 10 this city anu which arrived here on June 16, 1924, were damaged 10 the extent of $1,200. The writ was issued by William Nj. Greenstein and served by Deputy Sheriff Martin II. Horwitz. It is returnable in the court of common pleas the first Tuesday Of April.
 Alfred Le Witt. acting for F, Rub enstein. has instituted action for $2OO against II. Yanapsky. Deputy Sheriff Martin II, HorwitS has gar nisheed money in the hands of in surance companies. The papers are returnable in the city court the first Monday of April.
 Sam Grecnberg. through William NJ. Greenstein, has brought action for $500 damages against Jennie Katz and Edward Koplowitz, doing business as the New Britain Delica- tessen store at o2 Hartford avenue. claiming rent has not been paid. Acting on a writ which Is returnable in the city court the fourth Monday of March, Deputy Sheriff Martin II, Horwitz has closed the defendants place of business.
 Joseph and Ethel Hooper have sued Joseph Martell for $50. Alfred Le Witt issued the writ, which is re- turnabe in the city court the fifth Monday of March. Wages of the defendant in the hands of the r. &; r. Corbin Co.,, have been garnisheed.
 K. c. Jones of this city has been sued by the H. J. Heinz Co.,, of Pittsburgh. through its Hartford ot- flee, for $100 damages. The writ was issued by Alfred Levitt and is returnable in the city court the first Monday of April. W1ges at Landers, Frary & Clark have been garnisheed.
 Aaron Rosen, whosL store at 36 Beaver street was recently gutted by fire, has been named defendant in three actions brought for dry goods sold and delivered. Rosen was com pletely cleaned out by the fire and has boen awaiting settlement by the insurance companies, pending which he is unable to meet his bills. The Star Silk & Woolen Co.,, Of Hartford, through A. S. Albrecht, has sued for $200; the writ is returnable in the court ot common pleas the first Tuesday of April. Horwitz Bros, claim $l25 and have sued for that amount through Edward A. Mag; this writ is returnable the first Mon- day Of April in the city court. Dam- ages of $50 are claimed by Isadore Albert, for whom Saul P. Waskowit7 is acting; the papers in this suit arc returnable in the city court the first Monday of April. Deputy Sheriff Martin II. Horwitz has garnisheeG money in the hands of insuranc, companies.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-12
Ul11tprals
Mrs. Elizabeth Miller

Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza beth Miller were held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the late home, 1S5 West Main street, with Rev. Henry w. Msicr. pastor emeritus of the First Congregational church, offici- ating. The pail bearers were Charles Ainsworth, Alfred Smith, Herbert Blake, l.. c. Bradley, J. E. Thomson and w. E. Nossberg, During the funeral servicH Mrs Howard F.. Hor- ton sang. lntAment was in Fair view cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-12
Shipping Is Halted
 By Canton Strikes

Er T.. Ne~o .l,.1 i't,>r.
 Canton Chinl March +. - The strike Of Cargo loat and car.ag. .oo0ios as a protest aealnst recent heavy increases in 'a>.s is rro-.oI- ing, and business as cons,0uyrco is almost at a S'anisti'l Thousand member of tho Foatmrus GWhl lo- @ly paraI"l tho S'rn,rS r,qu.S'"S Governor llu I1an-NuD, 'hr 'N,ou- 'Ive of KWangt tung province. 'o ctn- rrl the taxes, N"auVhUr n.lEy fighting between fhc fdcIou~ trying ro cliu control ul thr u'y and pro'i incc Is expected.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-12
Court May Sell Gulf
 Coast Refining Holdings

Now Orleans, March l2.-Judge Rufus E. Foster of The United states district court, has signed an order directing the sale of all properties of the Gulf Coast Refining company, listed In trust indenture unless inc company pays $3.279,212.5O to the American Trust company of New York, trustees for an issue of s. Oo0.OoO in bonds dated November i, 1923 Suit for foreclosure was brought Spy the trust company when the Gulf Coast Refining company de. faultcd in the first interest payment of Sl05, ,0o0 on May 1, 1924.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-12
GAS STATIONF|GH
 CONTINUES ACTIVE
Believe They Can Block West
 End Project

Remonstrants against a gasoline filling station on tho o'Connell site on West Main street today submit ted to their attorney, Judge Der hard r, Gaffney, a copy of the state statutes relative 10 filling stations for an interpretation of the laws thereon. If his opinion and theirs coincide. they believe the filling sta ton can be legislated out of the neighborhood without difficulty.
 Motor Vehicle Commissioner R. B. Stockcl signed a permit for the Standard oil Go. 10 locate at this site, in spite Of objection raised by tho board of public works and own CTS of adjoining properties. His action was mandatory, he claimed, since the statutes give him permls- sion to withhold his signature only in cases where the establishment of . station would imperil the public.
 The remonstrants, who are acting through Douglas A. Johnston, own CT of property nearby, claim the commissioners approval is but one Of several steps necessary before Q station can be established and by no means Is n final order under which the company can do business In the absence of approval by the local agencies vested with power to act in matters pertaining 10 gaso- line sales, they believe tho oil company can be prevented from do- ing business,
 Tho property owners fighting the station have a remonstrancc on file at the office of the building in spector and will oppose issuance of a permit for building operations that must be carried out beforesthe work can he done.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-12
COPELAND DRIVES
 AGAINST TREATY
Objects to Isle of Pines PaCt,-
 Democrats Meet

Washington, March 12.--Although q democratic conference earlier in the day had decided to press for a vote in the Isle of Pines treaty which would recognize Cuban sov- ereignty over the island, Senator Copeland, democrat, New York, con- tinued his fight against ratification today with the indication that he might hold the floor throughout the day.
 Carrying maps, hluoprnts and ref crence books~to his desk, the New York senator prepared for a long address. basing it on the right of American citizens who had become property owners on the island.
 Senate democrats, meeting to adopt a policy 10 be followed in the special session Of that body, agreed to press for an early vote on the Isle Of Pines treaty and to insist on mak- ing tho world court question q spe- ciaI order early in the next congress.
 It was agreed that the minority should initiate nothing that would occasion delay in action upon the world court, but should the major ity express desire or intention 10 consider the matter at this special session the minority would agree 10 cooperate.
 "In the event that the majority should take no action whatsoever on the world court, the minority will insist upon making it a special order for some early date in the next regu- lar session"
 Tho world court question also came bctorH senate republicans in d party conference held simultaneous ly with that of the democrats, but it WAS decided to defer action until the result of the democratic meeting could be learned.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-12
Alleged Shoplifter Is
 Caught This Afternoon

Charles Sidyic was. arrested this afternoon by Traffic Policeman Jo- seph Kennedy after 1t is alleged he was detected stealing goods at the WoolN orth ~store on Main street. When taken into custody he had a collection of various articles in his pockets that the police believe were stolen from other stores on Main street. Sidvic, who lives at 2jG Stanley street, was booked on a charge of theft.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-12
WOOLEN STOCK IS
 AWAY OFF TODAY
Radio Corp Issue Also Takes
 a Tumble

New York, March 1a,--stock prices displayed q strong tone at the opening of today's market. General Electric advanced 3 points on the announcement that the company had obtained q large contract from the Carnegie Steel Company and initial gains of 10 points were re- corded by St, Louis southwestern preferred, CruciDle Steel, American Can. Y. g. Industrial Alcohol, Marine Preferred, Katy" common and American Safety Razor. Atlantic Re- lining dropped points and St. Paul Preferred 1.
 Western Pacific common, which recorded a sensational 16 points ad- vance yesterday, broke points at the opening 10 40, saggcd to As and then went back to around 49. The preferred dropped 3 points to 97, Iudlum Steel, extended its gain to 1-2 points and L. s. Cast Iron Pipe, Utah securities Texas Gulf Sulphur, American Safety Razor Rock Island common and Pacific coast second preferred each sold 2 or more points above last nighrs closing levels. General Llcc, cxtend- cd it's gain to l-2 points. Am Il | Woolcn was heavy.
 Noou-With the technical position of the market improved by the re- cent drastic shako-out and power- 1 full financial interests providing strong buying support for high grade industrials and rails, impressive buy ing continued throughout the morn l ing. Over 70 issues, more than one third of them rails, sold a point or more above yesterdays final figures. Prospects of further mergers and favorable dividend developments in the southwestern rail group result , ed in demand for those carriers, the Wabash issues all mounting to new high levels for the year. Oils, equipments, steels and motors also gave demonstrations of group strength.
 Liauidation of American Wcolen which broke , points to 45 @-S, the lowest since 1919, and drop of Z points in Radio Corporation caused q halt in the upward movement ait CT a number of stocks had risen huoyantly. Commercial Solvents ad- yanced s 1-4, and Utah Securities S-4 on reports that it would be ln- cIudcd in a new holding company involving several other public uti'l- ty corporations, Famous PIaycrs' Atlantic Gulf X West Indies, l.. S' Industrial Alcohol and Postum Cereal were also conspicuously l strong
New Britain herald., 1925-03-12
S35N, GOO FIRE LOSS

Frosthurg, MT, March ls.-The pioneer department store Of liitchins Brothers Company, established in 1882, was wrecked by fire early to- day. The loss is placed at about S5S0,o0o, covered by insurance. Fireman and apparatus were sent from Cumberland to assist in fight ing the flames.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-12
HARTFORD COUPLE
 FACE PRISON TERM
AlC0rn to Ask 30 Years for
 OakeS and His Wife

Hartford, March 12,--Mr. and Mrs. John A. Oakes of 106 Church street were found guilty Of the charges made by their 14-year- niece in the Chinese bondage case yesterday. It took q criminal super for court jury one hour and five minutes 10 return the verdict. Inn mediately atterward States Attor- ney Hugh M. Alcorn authorized the statement that he would demand the maximum penalty of thirty years in state prison for both the man and woman, when they are arraigned for sentence before Judge Newell Jen- nings Friday morning at 10 o'clock.
 The man and woman, whom As si5tant States Attorney Reinhart r. Gideon described as utterly with out any sense of character or hon. or" received the verdict, in the tense and crowded court room, with the same air of jauntiness that has characterized their department throughout tho trial. Afterward they were turned over to Deputy Sheriff Edward W. Dewey for presentation Friday morning for sentence.
 Press Oricntals Trials
 That conviction out of the way the state will press a second charge against Mrs. Oakes for alleged adul- trry with 8 Japanese butler, Sam Teraoka and following that trial will move against the other four Chinese who are also involved in the bondage case with the girl. The Chinese and their lawyers, are Lee Jim and Charles Jung, represented by Percy $. Bryant; Charles Wong, represented by Corporation Counsel w. Arthur Countryman, Jr, and Chung Ten, represented by Clarence w. Seymour. All have elected to be tried by jury, though the order of their trials has not yet been finally q, determined.
 Woman Denied Guilt
 Telling the same story on the witness stand as was told by her husband Tuesday, in which he de- nicd the charges of his niece and rcpudiated his confession, Mrs. Cakes was defiant on cross-eXami- nation by M. Gideon, and frequent ly answered question with question. Like her husband, too, she said that on the day she is alleged to have made the confession admitting her niccc's charges she was drunk and did not know what had happened at that time, on the evening of Janu- ary ,, 1925.
 Then Mir. Gideon intrq qduccd in re- burtal Detective Sorgcaht Lawrence J. Lowe. Cedric w. Foster Rose Mcehan, William MurChie, Dr. John Grccnbcrg and Warden John Pagan who all testified that they had seen one of the Cakes either before or after the confession, and that they appeared sober 10 thom.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-12
Chile Will Pay Award
 To TaCna Africa, Pres. Says

FuonoS Aires, March l9.--A dis patch ID la Naclou from Rio Jan ,tro quotes President AIessandri of f-'jlr as s1yinc that his country will ulnll The arhl'rltion award of Pr,s- iient Coolidge with roEari to Tar narica. President Alessandri arrived in Rio J4Deiro today on his way back 10 Chile from Europe,
New Britain herald., 1925-03-12
NUTMEGGERS MEET
Adopt New Britain Hotel As Per. mancnt Headquarters-Hear Ad- dress Ky Local Manufacturer.

Frederick A, Searle. vice. president of Landers, Frary X Clark, ad- dressed The Nutmeggers' at their second monthly meeting in the Bur rift hotel last evening, on the sub ject "Sa lesmanship As l Sec It."
 R. NJ, Sarlcs of the Bronson & Townsend Co. of New Haven was another speaker.
 Bylaws Of tho new organizatio ion were adopted and 1t was voted to make the Burritt hotel permanent headquarters. It was reported that the organization now has more than 100 members.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-12
CORONER RESERVES HEARING

Stamford, March 12.-Coroner J. J. Phelan, reserved his decision this noon following an investigation of the death of Thomas Derby }, who was struck and fatally injured on Monday by an automobile driven by Freedrick s. Stewart of this city. It was brought out at the hearing that Mrs. Stewart was driving slowly and that the boy darted from the side walk into the path of the machine. MT. Stewart, was released in bail of $500 pending the coroner's finding.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-12
HELPS COMPETITORS
Businessman Who Does Not Adyer- tisc Fattens Pockets of Those Who Do, Says New York Speaker.

There are two types of business men, the kind who do not believe in advertising and thereby without ex- ccption fatten the business of those who do. and the kind who do be- lieve in advertising and are found to be leaders in everything In com munity life and business" accord Ing 10 Van Zandt Wheeler of New York. who addressed the Rotary club at the Burritt hotel today.
 Mir. Wheeler took as his subject "The Power of Letters in Business, and pointed out the advantage of a followup letter or letter paving the way for a salesman, In selling mcrchandisc.
 It was announced that on the evc- ming March 26 the members of the club and their wives will go to the Shuttle Meadow club to sec motion pictures. A light lunch will be served. The regular noon meeting will be held us usual that day.
 George II. Dyson spoke ot the coming spring conference at Pitts field. Mass, April 16 and IT.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-12
More Metal Workers
 On Strike in Italy

Rome. March l2.-The strike Of the metal workers, which began last week in Brescia, where 7,sO0 men quit work after demand for high CT wages had been refused. is spreading Al Milan i,So0 men have walked outsapd strikes are threaten cd at naai}F other places.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-12
John Nalenti

John Nalenti, the 13 months old son of Mir. and Mrs. Frank Nalcnti of 32 Lawler street died this morn- ing. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from the late home with interment in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-12
COLTS ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting Of the stock holders of the Colts Patent Fire Arms Mfg Co.,, for the election of di- rcctors and inc transaction of other buisness, will he held April 1, at 2 o'clock, at the office of the company, IT Vandyke avenue, Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-12
Andrew Henry Rcmpp

Funeral services for Andrew Hem ry Rempp were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late home, III Maple street, with Rev. Dr. George w. C, Hill, pastor of the South Con- gregational church, officiating. h. termcnt was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-12
Howard William Yuknot

Howard William Yuknot, the in- fant son of MT. and Mrs. Adolph Yuknot of 33 Linwood street, died this morning. The funeral was held this afternoon and interment was in FairvIew cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-12
1rathH
JOHN NIAJAKA

John Maiaka, the infant son of Mfr. and Mrs, Macri Majaka of 2SS Broad street, died yesterday. The funeral was held this morning from the Sacred Heart church. Interment was in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-12
Mrs. Rrigct Higgins

The funeral of Mrs, Bridget Hig- gins will be held tomorrow morn ing at 2 o'clock from St. Mary s church. Interment will be in St Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-12
Virginia Allen KnaIIs

Virginia Allen Knaus, the infant daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Frank knaus of Kinnear avenue, died this morning. The funeral was held this afternoon, with burial in FairNiew cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-12
T.. x. TREASURY STATEMENT <. rcasury balance, $gQ4,79A,"Gl
CI-L\RI\nS IND HNLANCLs

New Yorh-ENchang,s, 3-G."o".- uuo, balances, 1lL0o0,o00,
 Boston -- Exchanges Gd,Vo'"oo; balances. 93,0Qp.ooo.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-12

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New Britain herald., 1925-03-12

Stock of Slab Zinc in the hands of American producers or March l aggregated 16,703 tons, a decrease of o.29S tons compared with the month before. February shipments were 49,1O4 tons against 59,59S in January and 54,175 In November 19s4, the high level that year. Pro- auction in February was 46,Sl1 tons against 50,3S6 in January.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-12

The financial district hears that the annual report of the ', s, Steel Corporation to be made public in a week or two will show the com panys strongest financial structure since It's organization 24 years ago.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-12

The preliminary report of tho Martin-Parry corporation for 1921 shows a drop in net income to S3H1.- A07 equal to S3.S1 share on the no par value stock. compared with about S658,oOO or s6.53 a share in 1928.