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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1925-11-18
Paddock Elks, Club.

NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-The New
York headquarters Of the Elks' Club,
Lodge No. 1, consented to a. peace
paddock" for six months
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1925-11-18

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 15-Hope
has been abandoned for three miners
entombed by an explosion in a new
prospect coal shaft at Kirkpatrick.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1925-11-18

THE Chicago khan held an organiza-
\ tion meeting recently in hall
near Kedzie and North avenue. An
ALLEN" found HIS way in by invitation.
The local organizer--who gets three
dollars per head for every new mem
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
HEAVY LOSSES BY
 MIDWEST STORMS
Indiana and Southeastern
 Illinois Affected

Indianapolis, March H. Indiana and southeastern Illinois today was taking stock of the damage done by the severe wind, hail and rain storm which swept over these states late yesterday and last night causing property damage estimated at more than half d million dollars. Several persons were injured, none of them seriously
 An accurate accounting of the damage was being made today. The storm apparently struck in Edgar County, Ill.,, and then moved east ward in the general direction of Tcrre Haute, unroofing houses, blowing down trees and barns. Tele- phone and telegraph service also was impaired,
 In Edgar county where the dam age was estimated dt $7j,0oO, about dozen homes and the Methodist Ichurch. were lovelled. Ten houses were destroyed near Paris, III. At Terre Haute, Ind, the storm Ibcw down d number of houses and Iunroolcd several buildings at St. Mary of the Wood academy causing ! damage estimated at more than Sj0,0U0. At Rochester, Ind, where the storm assumed proportions hor- dcring on tornado, numerous barns were razed and the fence and grand stand at the county fair grounds de- molished, causing damage of about $75,O00. ClaypooI, Ind, reported
 houses and barns demolished and many trees uprooted. The damage in this village was estimated at be- tween $30,000 and $40,000.
 Traction car service out of h.
 dianapolis was temporarily disrupted
 when poles were blown to the
 ground. Many other towns and
 hamlots reported houses and barns .unroofed, trees felIed and windows
 shattered
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
DEATHS HAND WRITES
 "PAID" ON CONTRACT
Widow of Veteran Married And Cared For Him Under Novel
 Agreement.

San Antonio, Texas, March H. The hand of death wrote paid in full" across an unusual prenuptial compact in San Antonio Tuesday aft crnoon when George Appel, SC, q world war veteran, breathed his last. The bride that Appel chose from among a group of more than 70 women last January. inherits a SlO,- 1000 insurance policy, house and lot and $500 in Liberty bonds, under his will. Appel was confined to the base hospital at Fort Sam Houston, suffering from tuberculosis after the war. He had contracted the disease in service in France. With full knowledge that he had less than a year 10 live, he left the hospital to wait for death in little house he bought here. The lonely waiting for death irked him, and, last January he advertised in San Antonio papers for a woman to marry and care for him during the last months of his ] life, promising her full inheritance.
 Among the many applicants, he chose Mrs. Cora Bell Bronson, and they were married January 20.
 Appel became worse and last Sat urday he and his wife started for Arizona. They were unable to con- tinuc the trip and returned home. The end came yesterday.
 A military funeral will be held for Appel Wednesday under the auspices of the Red Cross with a picked de- 'taChment from Fort sam Houston.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
ADOPTED SON TO SHARE
 MILLION DOLLAR ESTATE
Willie Chin Thought Chinese Foster Father Was Ills Own Until
 After Funeral Obscquics

New York; March II, - While Chin will share more than a million dollars when the tiny Chinese wom- an, widow of Chin Nom, who was buried Monday, dies. He always thought she was ms mother,
 BUt yesterday Willie, a wholesome 10 year old, with a wide schoolboy smile, was told that his mother was white although his father was d Chnesc--ut whom little was said be- cause his Iatbnr went 10 prison and hls motAor was taken away - be- cause ot WiNig.
 "l miss pop lerwblc," Willie said today 10 Mss Frances Day. suprrin- tcudent of tho state board of guard ianS, who told the story of himself for tho first time 10 q har-compre- hcnding Willie.
 By "pop" While meant Chin Nom, GG, worshjpful master of the eastern division of the Chinese Masons own- CT of q chain of import stores across the continent, and mediator in the tong war.
 Chin Nom, though blessed with worldly goods, had been denied the male child Of which Chinese gods approve. So, when Chin Nom heard of Willic's story 10 years ago, he went to the Hudson County, x. J., IaImshouse and adopted the infant. Willie grew up in Chinatown and Chin Nom was the only "pop' he ever knew,
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
COOLIDGE PLEASED
President Writes to Chairman of in- augural Committee That He Was Pleased With Ceremonies.

Washington, March ll,-Prcsidont Coolidge, in q letter to w, T. Galli- her, chairman of the inaugural com mittec, has expressed himself us much pleased with the dignity the modcsty, and is it seemed to me, the appropriateness of all the ccrcmon- ies" attending his inauguration last "Wednesday,
 "I have to congratulate you.' the president wrote, "and all who parti- cipatcd with you in the labOrs and on the excellent taste land sound judgment everywhere manifested, both in conception and In execution of the days plans l feel that l ought to say frankly 10 you that l was much delighted with the dignity, the modcsty and, as 1t seemed to me, the appropriateness of all the ceremonies.
 If it were possible, l should prize the privilege of making an aCknowl- cdgmnnt in this sense 10 all mcm- bcrs of the committee who served with you As this is not feasible, l shall ask you to apprse your col leagues of the committee, the people of Washington and their guests ot my deep apprcciatiQn."
 The committee, composed of local citizens. was charged with arrange mcnts for the inaugural parade and other ceremonial features aside from those at the capital.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
Health Board Discusses
 Plans for InCineratOr

The question of a local heat ordi- was awarded the garbage collection contract in the north cast district at meeting of the board of health last evening. The cost will be SG,00O and the contract must be approved by the common council.
 The new garbage collector will de- liver his garbage to the farm of his bondsman, Leon F. Liegcy, in Beck Hey quarter where it will be fed to pigs. Both men were before the board and the matter was discussed al some length.
 The matter of an iuCinCerator was discussed and it was voted to rccom- mend to the common council that a committee be appointed 10 act wit h the health board in this matter. Mayor PaOnessa is in favor of an in- Cinerator and the board would like to see one installed.
 The question of local heat ordn- nance was brought up and discussed, relative 10 heating in apartment blocks. stores, offices, etc. The board is of the opinion that the state law sufficiently covers this question.
 It was voted to have Dr. Pullen, superintendent, attend the sessions of the New England Health Institute at Portland, Maine, May 4 to 9.
 A blue print of the proposed new IrcFrigerating system at the Municipal slaughter house was shown by Dr. Pullon, but no action was taken
 Bills were ordered paid to the amount of $2,109.67.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
Eight New Amateur
 Wrestling Champions

Cambridge Mass, March H. Eight new amateur New England wrestling champions were crowned in the bouts of N. E. A. A. A. U. held here last night with nearly 50 entries, The best bout of the eve- ming was in the semi-fnal of the heavyweight class between Charles East man, now wearing the B. A. A. Colors but former Harvard football star, and Adolph Eckstein, captain of the Brown football team last year.
 With 25 pounds advantage East man was wrestlcd to draw for six minutes. He secured a fall with a head Chanccry in minutes, 3 sec- onds of the first three minute over- time period and held Eckstein even in the second period. Eastman threw Zareh Surabian, Williams football tackle, with a hcadlock in minutes, 20 seconds in the class final.
 [. F. Noponcn, Finn national, Of the Hurja club Of Quincy, won the the title in the 11S pound class but lost the decision 10 Lester Bright man of Brown in tho 126 pound class after thoy had struggled through two thrcc-uinute overtime periods without a fall.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
Mrs. St. Cyr Leaves Estate
 Of S30,000 to Relatives

Redwood City Caif, March 1'-- The will Of Mrs Jean de St. Cyr, internationally known society leader who died recently gives her hus- band and two children by former marriage an equal division in her estate, valued al $20,oQo ,0o0, it was disclosed when tho instrument was filed for probate. The children are William Rhinelandor Stewart, Jr., Of New York, and the Princess Miguel d. RraEanza of Portugal. Jean de st. Cyr and Stewart are named as administrators. An an nuity of S5,ooo to 2 sister, Mar guerita Armstrong Fitzgerald, and one Of $15oo to a brother, Ena Thompson, both of Cos Coh, Conn, are also provided for in rhc will. The will was drawn up in Nc0 York April :. 1922.
 Trod Wells. "a trustworthy per- sonaI servant" was lcf, S3,6oo.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
Would Strike Willis
 Confession From Calendar

Los Angeles, March II. - The murder confession" of Harold sonny" Willis, who surrendered to juvenile authorities yesterday in answer to a complaint filed against him by his attorney charging him with committing the murder for which his mother, Mrs, Margaret WiIis, has been sentenced to life imprisonment, was attacked, by tho district attorneys office as a flag rant contempt of the superior court" and q motion was filed to strike the entire proceedings involving the boy from the court calendar. Judge II. D. Archibald set next Thursday as the date for a hearing on the mo- tion.
 It was the district attorneys re- fusal to take the lads confession" seriously, coupled with the refusal of juvenile authorities to file a com plaint, that caused the boys own attorney to file murder complaint The same attorney is conducting the convicted murdcress' fight for lib- erty.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
LOCATES DAUGHTER
After Two Years of Search Mrs. \. B. WoodSon Finds Girl Who Left Home In 1923.

New York, March 11.-After two years of nation wide search, Mrs. A. B. Woodson, of Washington, D. C., has found her daughter, Mary, who disappeared from her home there in 1923 at the age of 1G. The daugh- ter was found in a Brooklyn apart ment with her young husband, a bakers assistant who she married more than a year ago.
 The husband, John Spargo, Bel gian war veteran, came here at the end of the war and began serving an apprenticeship as a baker
 After failing to hear from hcr daughter since her disappearance, Mrs. Woodson received a valentine .card from her dated in Brooklyn. The postmark was traced and yestcr- day Mrs. Woodson found her daugh- ter
 Mrs. Woodson is known is a pio- neer suffragctte.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
PILGRIMS ATTEND
 SPECIAL SERVICE
Gather in Vatican to Enjoy
 Honor Of Mass

Rome, March 1.-The members of the American holy year pilgrim ate from Boston, together with considerable number Of tourists and American residents Of Rome, gather cL in the Vatican this morning 10 onjoy the honor of q special mass celebrated for them by Pope Plus Their number was so great that an ,ltar was erected Tn the ducal hall specially for the event.
 Cardinal O'Connclh the head oi he pilgrimate, and the members ot hts staff occupied the chief places, When the pope appeared the entire assembly knelt, and all followed the papal mass with religious fcNor.
 Afterward Cardinal O'Conneil de- liyered an address in which he said that the pilgrimage Culminatcd in today's ceremony which was the greatest honor conferred upon the Bostonians. He thanked the pope for his patcrnal bcncyolence, the Vatican officials for th"ir courtesy and the Italian authorities for their splendid efficiency,
 Addressing the pilgrims, the car dinal said they were most privileged persons. Crossing the ocean during the stormiest season they had sailed in perfect calm; the weather in Italy had also been of the best, and everywhere in this country they had seen nothing but perfect order and discipline.
 He concluded by urging the pill, grims to pray for the pontiff and fol the progress and prosperity of theil mother country, and to return homo animated by stronger faith anC loyalty.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
Many Packages of
 Old Sod Are Banned

Boston, March II. - More than 1000 packages containing shamrock from the "old sod" and intended to brighten Boston homes on St. Pat ricks Day were banned by the de- partment of agriculture on arrival here and will be turned over to pos tai authorities today to be sent back to Ireland. The action was taken under the regulation which prohibits the importation of living plants be- cause of the danger of plant pests.
 In one box packed with shamrock inspectors found small bottle of Irish whiskey with a note reading: This will keep the shamrock fresh, so st. Patrick said.'
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
New Haven Lady States
 She Is Free From Rheumatism
Mrs. Josephine Berry, Residing at l4S Exchange St., Says That NOX-RI-TIS Has Produced Results In Her Case, And That She Highly Recommends
 It To Others Suffering With Rheumatism

q have had lumbago and neurltis so bad that l could not stoop 10 put on my shoes. One time l had to stop work and was in bed for several weeks, and ] seemed to be getting worse instead Of better. l think, l took everything that was rccom- mended for rheumatism, but without the slightest results. NON-RI-TlS was recommended so highly to me that it did not take much to get me to try fl, and to my great surprise, 1t has done what everything else has failed to do. I shall praise 1t to everyone suffering with rheumatism, as the only medicine"
 Call at Miller Hanson Drug Store, 50 Church street, and get the book let, Forms of Rheumatism" A laboratory expert is here to explain NOX-RI-TIS.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
Herin, Ill.,, Again Fears
 Anti-Klan Outbursts

lIcrrin. H., March 11.-Aftcr sev- aral weeks of relief from factional troubles, a tenscness was apparent again in Herrin today IS a result of a belief that bomb explosion. Whirh wrecked the front of the II. o. l'oNler grocery and apartment build ing yesterday, had been sent by enemies of Glenn Fowler, active klansman and supporter of the late s. Glenn Young, liquor raider. No one was seriously injured.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
Anticipate Greater Use
 For One Cent Post Card

Washington, March II. - Antici- pating much larger uso of the one cent postal card by business firms for advertising purposes, instead Of private mailing cards, the post office department has given the public printer orders for millions Of these cards.
 The new postal law increases the rate on souvenir and all other pri- vatn mailing cards from one cent to two cents, beginning April Ia. h. formation reaching postal officials IS that many business firms who here toforn have made their own private mailing cards will buy one cent pos tals. print their advantage thereon and thus escape the increased postal rate.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
Scranton Mayor Plans
 To Paddock Saloons

Scranton, Pa. March ll.-Mayor John Durkan plans paddock pro- cecdngs against practically every saloon in the city. he announced yesterday. The court action will follow the lines pursued by the federal district attorney of New York. Evidence against the places have been assembled by city, state and federal officers. Mayor Dur kan says he believes by this move ment he can close every drinking place in the city.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
THE HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
 BRING GOOD RESULTS
EXPERIENCE OF MRS. FULLER

My health has improved won derfully," says Mrs. T. H. Fuller of Walpole. N. H., "since taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. For months I was in such pain that I could not work, but thanks to this splendid medicine I am now strong though to do all my own work and lave two dear babies to care for be- sides. I want to recommend Lydia F. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to women who are weak, run down and nervous"
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
Will Drawn on Card
 DispOses of Big Estate

Los Angeles. March 1.-The post card size will of Alexander H. Kerr written on a bit of pasteboard and disposing of $3,000,0OO estate, was filed for probate here yesterday, In about 100 words the testator directs how the estate shall be divided between nine heirs at law, including Mrs. Jean E. Kerr Hol- brook, of. Newtonville, Mass. and expresses the hope that one of his sons may be "an evangelist like Gypsy Smith and Moody" Kerr died February 9, last.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
76 Railroad Shopmen Sue For Back Wages Due Them

Cumberland, Md, March 1.-The Western Maryland Railway company was made defendant in 76 individual suits filed in the Allcghany county court here by former shop employees of the company who ask approXi- mately $4OO,0OO as back wages due them to an alleged violation of a working agreement,
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
American Girl Is to Be
 Cremated in Germany

Leipsic, Germany, March 11.-The body of Miss Helen Rcichert, Can ton. Ill.,, music student, which was recovered yesterday from the River Elstcr is to be crcmated Friday in the presence of her parents and the members of the American consular staff. Miss Roichert disappeared on February IS, leaving a note 10 a friend indicating that she contem- plated suicide. Her parents say she was subject to nervous breakdowns before coming to Germany 10 study.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
BREAD PRICE RAISED

Paris. March l1.-A deere" WAS signed hy the rrcfcct of rhc Seine. yesterday raising the price of bread 10 ono franc. Co Ccntimcs per kiloEram for Paris and'the adjacent district. The new price goes into effect March Y.
Evening star., 1925-09-02

diana. lis better than at any time
during four years.
Deposits, Mr.. Barr said, increased
$14,sl0,735 since the call of Decem.
Der 81, 1924, and S26,2300ss since
the call of June 80. 1924. Mr., Barr
said an increase since the first of
the year of Sl,453,l ,l9o.12 In bills pay
able might be attributed to heavy
Withdrawals to finance the large crop
movement expected this year.
Ohio Banks Prosper.
State and national bank deposits
in Ohio June so showed an increase
since June so. 1924, of St5s.l4G, 900.
The Ohio Bankers Association re-
ported deposits aggregating 81, 1929.
096.000 at the end OF June. 1925.
George V. Sheridan, secretary of the
Ohio Council OF Retail Merchants,
said merchants in all the larger ci;ies
we're expanding in anticipation of
steadily improving business. I'm
provement had not yet been noted,
lie said, in the smallep cities. though
better conditions We're expected by
RED, oil OF the improved position OF
furmerb,
Al Cincinnati bank money con.
tinued In good supply. but the Cham,
Der of Commerce reports collections in
general as slow.
Iowa business men were reported
az "enerHllV believing their State wHs
Evening star., 1925-09-02
MARKED IMPROVEMENT
IN STEEL INDUSTRY

NEW YORK. September 2 LP.-
Improvement I'm nearly all branches
of the steel industry was reported by
Iron Age today. August bookings by
the mills quite generally exceeded
those for July. reports from important
companies showing increases from
10 to 25 per cent Another increase
in operations was reported last week
Evening star., 1925-09-02
LIVELY TRADE SEEN
IN MIDDLE WEST
Banks, Crops and Retail
Business Make Bright
Fall Outlook.
By the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press,
CHICAGO, september 2.-Healthy
Pail business WAS predicted in reports
from commercial and banking cir les
throughout the Middle West today,
In some quarters quiet conditions
were recognized. A number of reports
mentioned better prospects for farm
ers as a basis for confidence,
More money has heen collected in
income taxes in Oklahoma, 4. G.
Alexander, collector of internal reve,
nue. at oklahoma City, reported, than
any year since the tax went into
effect.
I'VE experience no trouble in col,
Letting income taxes this year" AIR,
Alexander added. People seem to
have plenty Of money and few de-
linquents are listed on our books"
Bank Clearings Jump.
Bank clearinss In Detroit for the
fiscal year ending August II showed
an increase of 1867, ,7SS,5 $50 over the
previous fiscal year. Bankers, while
noting that present conditions are
quiet particularly in the automobile
business, declared money conditions
easy, with possibility of a slight
strengthening with the Autumn crop
seasoning. William ]. Gray, president
of the First National Bank of Detroit,
said There Is plenty of money in
the bank available TO conservative
enterprise"
W. T. Emery, vice president and
general manager OF Il Detroit depart
ment store, anticipated a very pros
porous Fall season." He added: "It
Is our understan nding that dry goods
conditions outside the State are much
better than last year"
The general condition of Indiana
banks, said Thomas d. Barr, deputy
state banking commissioner OF In.
Evening star., 1925-09-02
Good Fall Trade Seen.

Business conditions in Omaha
which reflect the conditions existing
of good health which agriculture and
Industry of this section were enjoying.
The first Wisconsin National Bank
in Milwaukee showed that the bank
clearings for the first six months In
1924 amounted to Ss4s,814, $40, against
sl,0i9, ,600,297 for the same period In
1925, This ratio of increase Is being
held.
Illinois banks and business reports
were for good Fall trade.
Evening star., 1925-09-02

condition OF Texas was sound
Bank operations I'm the district in.
oluding Kansas were reported by the
Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank
at the highest point of activity early
In August since 1921. A better out
look was reported by wholesalers and
retailers.
Evening star., 1925-09-02

the percentage of the Steel Corpora
ton now being estimated at rs and
that of the independent companies
at 10,
Evening star., 1925-09-02


''ooming back" basing their opinion
on the fact that bank ciearings had
increased greatly, Labor conditions
in July were 10 per cent better. than
in July, 1924, A. l.. Urick, labor com.
missioner, said. -.-...--....-
Crop estimates strengthened che
financial optimism In Iowa and also
in Missouri.
Tabulating replies from a ques,
tionnaire sent TO more than 200 cor,
respondent banks in Missouri, south
eYn Illinois, Arkansas. oklahoma and
Texas. the Liberty Central Trust
Co, of st. Louis stated;
ss Per Cent Optimistic.
"As to the attitude of the people
toward the ruture, SO per cent Of the
banks state that feeling Of conf.
dence prevails. The remaining Is per
cent report a doubtful sentiment"
Bankers, business men, railroad
operatives and statistical experts of
Texas declared that the basic financial