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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-10
CONSPIRACY CHARGED
Plot TO Steal OIL Wells Supple and
10 Obtain Control Over Leases Is
Charged,

Oklahoma City Dec. 10 R)--In-
dictmcnts charging conspiracy 30
steal oil well supplies and conspir-
acy to obtain control over oil leases
by eXtortion were returned here late
yesterday by a district court grand
jury against f. r. Hughes, chair
man Of the oklahoma corporation
committee, three former members OF
the commissions conservation de
partment and one oil operator,
Those indicted with Hughes are
w. c, "Rube" Gecrs. former chief OF
the conservation department who re-
signed under fire several weeks ago,
J. L. Amls und J. j. Gouy, conser-
walton agents who were discharged
recently, and Boone y. White, named
as president OF the Bronx Oil com
pany, an organization alleged to
have been formed TO cover the H.
legal actions OF the indicted men. =
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-10
DEFENDANTS CHANGED
Principals In sGO0,00O Libel suit
Stricken out When They Prove
Standardization.

Denver, Dec, 10 Withdrawal
ut the names Of +, G. Bonfls, and
me late II, II, Tammen, defendants
In the suit brought by Frank c.
Surstod, circulation manager OF the
Kansas city star, for 5000, 900 dam
ages for alleged libel by the Post
Printing AMI Publishing company,
VAS the first action in the case which
opened in federal court here.
The names were stricken on mo-
lion by counsel for Seostcd and the
company remains the sole defendant.
The name Of Bonfils was stricken
on the grounds that he did not
write or direct publication OF the
article, which charged that Seested
contributed $1,000 to the imperial
German treasury during the world
war aud that he had dealings with
Count Won Bornstorff. former Ger
man ambassador together with two
German spies, Won Papen and Won
lngol, Tammen died more than a
year ago.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-10
Skull Under Church May
Be Work of Some Joker

Waterbury, Dec. 10 R>-Identifi-
cation of the human skull found yes
terday in the excavation proceedings
at the site Of the new Immaculate
Conception church here as one which
has been used by the Waterbury
art school In anatomy was made to-
day by Rawson w. Hadden. director
Of the art school and the Mattatuck
historical society. The matter in
which the skull arrived on the
church property is still a mystery,
however, although 1t is believed to
be the work Of practical joker.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-10
Destroyed Records Play
Important Part in Case

Waterbury, Dec. 10 (P,-In the
case of Charles Haugh, retired cx-
pressman Of this city, in the civil
side of district court today Deputy
Sheriff J. Clifford Ellis told the court
that he had a letter from the state
motor vehicle department stating
that all OF the states automobile
registration records up to 1921 had
been destroyed.
The registration of Haugh's car
will decide whether he will collect
$1,000 from Mrs. T. +. Kirsch. who
he charges wrecked his truck in a
collision In 1920 at City Corners.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-10
DIVORCE GRANTED

Key West, Fla, Dec. 10 up -
Granting of d divorce on Novem-
Der 4 to Mrs. y. V. Davis, wife of
n, V. Davis, millionaire Florida
real estate operator and sportsman,
in circuit court here, was made
public. Mrs. Davis, before her
marriage to Mr.. Davis at Clear
water on october 10 of this year,
was Miss Elizabeth Nelson of
Tampa. She was roigning queen OF
Tampa Gasparilla carnival. Court
attorneys said that Mrs. Davis al
legged desertion in her petition for
divorce and was granted a sub
stantial settlement but no alimony.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-10
SENDS OFT s o S.

Marseilles, France, Dec. 10 Pl-
a distress call was received here
carly this morning from the Spanish
steamer Array Mendi, which gave
her position as four miles west of
Punta Admna, north Of Ceuta, on
the Moroccan coast.
(The Araya Mcndi Of 2,095 tons,
was last reported arriving at Gcno,
Italy, on Nov. PA
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-10
NOEL LOSES APPEAL
E"NiCw by Supreme Court Denied
Plea to Court OF Errors Next.

Trenton, n. j., Dec. 10-Harrison
w. Noel, Montclair youth. convicted
slayer Of Raymond Pierce, negro
taNicab driver, and confessed killer
of 6-year-old Mary Daily of Mont
clair, lost another move In his fight
to escape death In the electric chair
He is now in the state prison here
awaiting execution.
His counsel, William Wachenfcld,
recently appealed to the Court Of
Pardons for Clemency for the
doomed man. He was told that the
tribunal was court of mercy and
that lie should first take his petit
ton TO the law courts.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-10
POst-Seas0n Football
Games Not Sanctioned

Washington, Dec. 10 P)-The At
lantic council of Georgetown univer-
sity today declined invitations to
have the Institutions football team
play post-season games at Jackson
Vile, Fla, and San Francisco, Per-
mission was also withheld for An
thony Plasky. the teams fullback, to
play on an all-star eastern team be-
ing organized to meet a Pacific coast
eleven for the benefit OF childrcn's
hospital in San Francisco. December
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-10
MARRIED IN IONDOS

London, Dec. 10 tPl-Miss Laura
Aiken, youngest sister of Lord
Bcaverbrook, a publisher who is a
Canadian, was married yesterday to
Douglas Ramsay Of Bowiand. There
were six bridesmaids, three of them
nieccs Of the bride,
Lord Bcaverbrook gave the bride
away.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-10
RELIEF CORES ELECTS

Mrs. May Gibney was elected pres
id"nt Of the Stanley Women's Relief
corps at the annual meeting yoster-
day. The other officers elected were
Senior president, Mrs. Joseph
LenoX; junior president, Mrs.
Grace Bryan; chaplain. Mrs Esther
Itch treasurer Mrs, Margaret
Turnbun; conductor, Mrs. Annie
Frisbio: guard Mrs. Margaret Law
renee
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-10
NICE WEDDING GIFT
Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt Is TO Re
cciye Residence Valued at Over
$4,000.

New York, Dec. 10 up - When
Miss ConsucIo Vanderbilt, second
daughter Of Mr., and Mrs, William
X. Vanderbilt, Is married next
month to Earl e. r. Smith she will
receive as a wedding gift from her
father the residence at "a East
oath street between Fifth and
Madison avenues, one OF the finest
English houses in the Fifth avenue
section and assessed for taxation
purposes In 1924 at $4,000.
The house is occupied at present
by a carotaker and will become the
home of the couple after their
marriage on January Z.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-10

Mrs. A. Lutynslli, POI High Street.
bors How The New Tonic "EliE
Did you ever notice the dog
eat grass and the cat eat catnip?
or course you did, and you prob
ably know why. II not I will tell
you. They are using natures own
way to get we'll and If the human
body is sick use HERBS and they
will not disappoint you. Don't fill
your system up with strong poisons
and dopes. "ERBJuS" is the juices
Of fourteen selected herbs, roofs.
barks and berries. and 1t contains
no minerals.
Mrs. Lutynski Gays: II have been
great sufferer from hackaches
and nothing could do for them
seemed to help. got so bad that
I just had one continual hurt most
all Of the time. had pains in my
arms and legs and was run down
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-10
MAKES G1SO.n0O BID

Washington, Dec. 10 P>--A bid Of
approximately s7So,00o was received
by the Shipping Board today from
John NJ. Franklin of New York, for
the American South African line.
operating five freighters from New
York to South Africa.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-10
DENIES BASEBALL REMOR

Decatur, ILL.,, Dec. 10 Pl-"Iron
Man" Joe McGinnity. former New
York Giants star, denied that he
was to go to the Brooklyn Dodgers
as coach. He Is employed by q
manufacturing company here.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-10

ana SI>tu rosy
Nothing "l>e cleans sweetens, and
refreshcs the entire system like
pleasant, harmless candy-like Cas-
carets." They never grippe, ovcract,
or siCkcn. Directions for men,
women, children on each box -
drugstOrCs.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-10
GIFT TO TEXAs UNIVERSITY
$500, 900 Art Collection and $780,
900 Given by Mrs. Stark.

VVV NI''TT w tVFS' I'0"Ths
Austin. Texas, Dec. 10 P)-Gift
OF fine arts collection, valued at
more than 100000, and s15o,00O
in cash, to be used in constructing
a building to house the collection,
has been made to the University OF
Texas by Mrs. Miriam Lutcher
Stark OF Orange, mother Of Lutcher
Stark, chairman of the University
The board of regents yesterday
formally accepted the gift.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-10

wv Britain, Tells Friends And Neigh
Us" Gave Her Back Her Health.
and needed something that would
build me up and give me an appe-
tite.
II heard great deal of 'ERB-
JUS the new Herbal Tonic, ana
decided to give it trial and am
very thankful that | did as two bot
Ties of this medicine has put me on
my feet In great shape and 7 do
not have an ache or pain and
feel just great in every way.
Il am pleased to give my testi-
monial for this remedy and 1t liz
with pleasure that give my
name"
"ERBJUS" is being introduced In
New Britain at the City Drug Store.
49, Main ST., by representative OF
the "ERBJUS' Co.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-10
JURY PROBE RESULTS
One Eject of Rhinclandcr Case May
BE to Forbid Citizens Talking
With Jurors.

White Plains, n. Y, Dec. 10 up
The Westchcster grand jury inves-
tigating today the reported attempts
TO influence jurors in their verdict
in the Rhinelander annulment case,
will, It is learned, draw a present
ment against the practice of citizens
discussing cases with trial jurors.
1t was further learned in authori-
tative quarters that no indictment viii
be found against DR.. J. C. Bennett,
eye doctor Of Yonkers. Frederick
c. Sanford, a juror had told Justice
Morschauser that Bennett had talked
with him about the case while it
was In progress.
Bennett appeared before the grand
Jury today in his own defense and
waived immunity which was accept
Cd by the district attorney.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-10
S9lG, 900 FOR HOSPITAL

London, Dec. 10 Pl-The London
hospital has received gift of about
S250,0 from an anonymous donor.
The money is 20 be used in the re-
search work Of the institution.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-10
ART TREASURES IN SOVIET
RUSSIA Inv Sir Martin ConUav
HIGHLAND ANNALS, by Olive 7

The racicst language and the
most amusing idiosyncrasies In the
United States belong 10 the noun
taineers of the Smokes and the Blue
Ridge in North Carolina. Mrs. Oar
gan has erected, in her sketches, a
literary monument to what now
seems the quaintness of a surviving
frontier.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-10
NEW BANK OPENS DEC. 81

Announcement has been made that
the City National bank will open for
business Monday, December 81. It
will be open for inspection on satur-
day, December 10, from to 8
q. N.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-10
Fresl1en Up!
incest Laxative,
"Cascarets lOc

jonf stay head
r.'tr. bilious, con
inated, sick! Take
II" or two "Casca-
r's' any time TO
nildly stimulate
Our bowels. Then
g0u will feel fine,
YOUR head becomes
clear. st o m a e h
sweet, tongue pink
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-10
Quake Records But Is
Thought in Central Am.

Chicago, Dec. 10. Rl-scvere earth
tremors were recorded at S:2l this
morning by the United States wealth
er bureau seismograph at the Uni
versity of Chicago. The maximum
intensity occurred at $3.50 while the
shocks we're still going strong" ac-
.cord!ng to observers, at $40 when
the recording Photographic sheets
were changed. The distance was
estimated at 400 miles from Chi
Icago.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-10

author has what he counsrls all 10
cultiyate--a Kind Of impudcnt curl
osity that has taken him almost
everywhere among books. Tho best
compact general history of litru.
ture.
RELIGION OF YESTERDAY AND
TOMORROW, by Kirsopp Lake.
Essays by the professor of early
Christian history Mt Harvard On
such themes as Catholicism, Pro-
tcs,antism, God ana prayer, and the
probable results OF the present re
iigious controversy.
\ BOOK or AMERICAN NEGRO
SplR1TUALS, by James ".
Johnson, ed,
SiXty-one songs set down for voice
and piano by two of the best negro
musicians with a critical introduc-
ton by the editor One of the
greatest contributions to American
music and literature.
GAME TRIALS IN BRITISH CO.
LUMBIA, by A. Bryan Williams,
The narrative of man who hunt
ed grizzly for four years and then
met him when armed with fishing
rod alone, This and many other &C
counts describing fully the habits
and characteristics of the game an
imals in Columbia will stir your love
Of the outdoors.
ART TREASURES IN SOVIET
RUSSIA, by Sir Martin Conway.
Sir Martin Conway was given I'M
restricted access to the treasured
contents Of palace, monastery and
museum and he describes some of
the vast array Of objects he saw and
handled. He states that the soviets
have taken particular pains to pre-
serve and restore the works OF art
which they have been accused of do
stroying.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-10

ST. Louis, Dec. 10 R-Central
America probably was the center OF
severe earth tremors recorded at St.
Louis university between S:25 and
'S:3S q. mn today. Seism ologist
James B. Macelwane said. He esti-
mated the distance at 1900 miles.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-10
New Books

LEAVES FROM A WAR DIARY, by
James c. Hartford.
These are intimate observations of
men and events in France during
the war, which General Harbord set
down in a private diary intended
only for the eyes of his wife, but
which now prove to be full Of in
terest for the public.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-10
Protest Over Will Is
Settled Out of Court

Bridgeport Dec. 10 R-When
Mrs. Marietta w. Crowley died last
spring she left. under a viii made
four years before, the greater por-
tion of her $4,000 estate to be held
In trust for the maintenance by the
Animal Rescue league of Bridgeport
OF n hospital for dumb animals, 10
be known as the Dodca hospital. Six
cousins took an appeal from the ac-
ceptance OF the will by the probate
court,
Settlement has been made and the
appeal has been withdrawn from su-
perior court it was announced to-
day.
ANDRE BEAUNIER DIES
Paris, Dec. 10 Rt-Andre Beau.
piar critic and pnynIlet dfn5 tnday
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-10

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James c. Hartford,
These are intimate observations of
men and events in France during
the war, which General Harbord set
down in a private diary intended
only for the eyes of his wife, but
which now prove to be full OF in
terest for the public.
EMPTY CHAIRS. by Sir Squire
Bancroft.
! A book Of "reminiscences chiefly
about men and women Mr. Bancroft
knew in his prime. It is suave.
dignifed, and not in the least gar
rulous.
ON THE TRAIL OF NEGRO
FOLK-SONGS, by Dorothy
Scarborough.
For many years Miss Scarborough
has pursued the hobby Of collecting
folk-song among the negroes; here
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-10
Well known New Britain
Lady Tells Public How
"Erbijus" Made Her Well

Mrs Imnsi POI High Street New Britain Tells Friends And Neigh
bors How The New Tonic EJUS" Gave Her Back Her Health
Seward daily gateway., 1925-07-01
UNITED STATES
 RIGHTS IN CHINA
 BE ADUDICATED
GOVERNMENT FAVORS CURTAlL MENT PRIVILEGES IN NATIONS
 WITH STABLE JUDICIARY

WASHINGTON, D. O., July (P)- instructions for Minister MacMurray, who is due at his post in Picking Sat urday, are expected to indicate de- sire here that the whole question of extra-territorial rights in China go under consideration at the earliest possible date. If the other powers concur in this viewpoint, the Interna- tional Commission, authorized at the Washington Arms Conference would function, together with representa- tives of all nations that have natu- ral interest in Chinese questions.
 The Washington government has always favored the curtailment of all special privileges in countries able to establish adequate judicial systems of their own, and the United States with other powers relinquished extra terri torial rights in Turkey and Palestine.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-07-01
UNION OFFICIALS THREATEN COAL
 MINERS STRIKE
UNITED MINE WORKERS REPU DiATE JACKSONVILLE
 AGREEMENT

SCRANTON, Pa, July 1 (P)-Presi- dent Lewis of the United Mine Workers told the Anthracite Tri-Dis- trict Convention yesterday that the bituminous coal industry would con tinue it's repudiation of the Jackson vile agreement at the peril of a great Nation wide strike, and pledged his support in finish fight in the negotia tions to renew the present anthracite contract expiring August 31.
 He attacked the private and busi ness morals" of John D. Rockefellar jr, Mellon, and Schwab, and accused them of failing to oppose the impair ment of the Jacksonville agreement
 He said, T am calling the attention of the Government of the United States and the American people today to this fact"
Seward daily gateway., 1925-07-01
FRANK COTTER TELLSOF STRIKE
 ON EAGLE RIVER
PLENTY OF GAME AND BIRDS IN DISTRICT TO HELP OUT
 PRosPEcTORS

SEATTLE, July 1 (P-A dispatch to the Post Intelligencer from Frank Cotter at Dease Lake, said that re- ports of a new gold find on a tribu. tary of the Eagle river had started a stampede from all over the Cassiar Indians and old timers say the find was made in a section where two old French miners made a find 50 years ago. A dozen outfits have gone in to the scene of the reported new strike Wm. Grady among them.
 Canadian mining laws governing both stalking and working claims are being criticised by both Americans aand Canadians because the size of the claim is too small and after stalk ing the prospector must remain on the claim all season.
 MT. Cotter said that never in the history of the country has there been so much wild game in evidence Trap pers in from the spring beaver hunt report moose and caribou abundant everywhere and birds plentiful, which is a great addition to prospectors' supplies.
 The Hudson Bay Company is open. ing a post at Dease Lake.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-07-01
English Miners May Walk Out

LONDON, July 1 (P)-The Mining Association representing the English coal operators yesterday notified the miners Federation of it's intention to terminate it's agreement with the Federation July 31. The proposals of the operators under the new agree ment is expected to increase the hours of work and reduce wages.
 Secretary Cook of the Federation pronounced the notice a declaration of war by the association
 Experts believe that Great Britain has irretrievably lost the larger part of her export trade in coal, as over 400 collieries have closed down indefi- nitely the past year. Great Britain is said to be behind the continent in electrical power, and Premier Bald win has announced that the govern ment is considering it's development for use in manufactories.
 The number of unemployed in En- gland increased by over 2OO0 the past week
Seward daily gateway., 1925-07-01
BANDIT TRIES TO
 ROB BANK BUT
 ISSHOT FATALLY
LOCKS EMPLOYES IN VAULT AND FLEES WHEN TOLD LOCK
 WILL NOT WORK

VANCOUVER, Wn., July 1 (P- J. c. Thomasen, 9, met the first en- ploye of the Union National Bank as he came to work and locked him in vault He did the same with seven others as they appeared, and ordered Cashier Lansdorf when he arrived to open the safe Lansdorf told the ban dit that the lock was a time one and would not work until g o'clock, then quarter of an hour off The bandit fled into the residence section where he hid in bathroom in home on the highway.
 Patrolman Williams pursued him to his hiding place and when he re- fused to come out shot him several times taking him to a hospital ill a critical condition. It is believed he will die.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-07-01
MISS DOLLY FISHER
 WINNER FORDCAR

Miss Dolly Fisher, of Seward, hold ing ticket number 30,5S2, won the new Ford automobile which was given away today at o'clock by the Sew ard Trading Company. The young lady, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Chas, Fisher, proprietors of Fishers Cafe, ran into the store shortly after the winning number had been announced, crying happily, T got it I got it!" She was immediately surrounded by many friends who congratulated her upon her good fortune.
 A large crowd was attracted to the Seward Trading Company's store by the drawing, all of whom had their coupons with them Miss Sigrid Ros- ness, a daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John Rosness of this city, who made the drawings from the large box, jammed to the top with coupons, was blind folded by Mrs. Tecklenberg and assist ed to the top of counter by Judge Wm. Whittlesey and George Sexton, judges of the contest. The drawings began at once with the crowd pack ing the judges space as closely as they could.
 Ten numbers were drawn first, fol- lowing the brief announcement by Judge Whittlesey, previous to the drawing that the eleventh number would be the winning one. Following the drawing of the eleventh number several others were drawn in case the original number failed to claim the award. As Mr. Sexton was an- nouncing the 18th number Miss Fish CT rushed into the store announcing she had won the prize
 The numbers drawn in rotation were as follows: 3327o, 329SS, 3312S, ATT, 15357, 26352, 26756, 1234, 15773, 1862, so5s2, 29S33, 33529, 15425, 33624 2Oe9, sos 15777.
 It is estimated that over 50,OOO coupons have been given out since the contest was inaugurated January l. The car and the six months campaign cost approximately S700.
 At last reports the lucky winner was seen on her way to Kenai in her brand new car.