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New Britain herald., 1925-12-21
ACCOMMODATING BURGLAR
 GIVES VICTIM HIS GARD
Now Jimmy Condon of New York Is Awaiting Sentence For His
 Evil Dolngs.

New York, Dec, 2l tPl --- Jimmy Condon Is waiting for punishment at the uuromantic hands of the law, because his gallantry caused him to give his namo and address and tele- phone number 10 lady whose apartment he was robhing.
 About month ago Jimmy wan dered into tho home of Mrs, An gelica Doubleday Troop in Green wich Village and was on his way out with an armful of fur wraps when Mrs. Troop surprised him.
 "Why do you stoal?" asked Mrs, Troop. Are you hungry? If you are I'll gladly give you some money"
 Jimmy was touched. Not only did he give Mrs. Troop her property but he gave her his card. He took S5 that she offered him and went out 10 conc back again for a two hour chat. Then he appropriated S3 extra from a table and went home.
 The second visit frightened Mrs. Troop and she told her husband the next day. The police were notified and found Jimmy just where he said he could he reached. He was indicted pleaded guilty and Is await Q ing sentence. Jimmy wouldn't talk about his story yesterday, but Mrs, Troop supplied the details.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21
CHURCH IS DESTROYED
Nearby Dwellings at Warwick, F. l., For Time Are Threatened By Devastating Flames.

Warwick. R. l., Dec. 20 (P'-F'ire from an overloaded furnace com pletely destroyed the Norwood Union Baptist church and for q time threatened destruction to several nearby dwelling houses, today. A score of children from the Sunday school classes had just left the place when the flames were discovered in the basement. Lack of water great ly handicapped the t1remen and they were compelled to lay hose 10 ponds and wells more than half mile away. One of the flromen had a narrow escape from suffocation when. at the request of some of the church members, he groped his way into the building in an attempt to retrieve the holy Bible. He suc- caeded. The church was valued at s2o, ,0O0 and loss is covered by insur- ance up to $G,O00. The congrega- ton will meet this week to discuss plans for q new edit1co.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21
TOYS FOR CHILDREN
 FROM BLUE ARMY
Branch Of E. B. C. to Take Over
 Santa Claus Job

Three hundred members of Every mans Bible. class have been asked 10 bring toys 10 the meeting next Sunday morning to be turned over to the Salvation Army for needy children. The request was made yes terday by the general of the Blue army during that period reserved by Vice President George II. Dyson, who presided. for reports of gen erals. It was announced that the Blue army will take charge of the annual Christmas party for Saliva ton Army children on December 2S and that 300 toys are needed.
 Arthur Hotchklss will be Santa Claus. Dave Young will put on his Scotch comedy program, Joe Faz- zini will play the accordion, Miss Thelma Dyer and Mrs, Leonard c, Yoke will sing. First Lieutenant Earl B. Hick of tho L. $ Military academy at Augusta, Va. Fort De- fiance. will speak for a few min utes telling of soldiers life. General Walter w. Gould of the Red army announced that the ar my will hold its regular meeting on December 2S. General William C. Hotchkiss of the White army an nounccd meetings every Tuesday evening.
 There was a moment Of silent prayer 10 the memory of Dr. Henry T. Bray, who was declared by Mir Dyson to be real Christian and good friend of the Bible class. Mir. Dyson told of some of
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21

greatly increased production--and that Is now assured. We have just completed a s10,000,OOO expansion in new buildings and equipment that will nearly double our capacity.
 Although facilities have been greatly increased every year since l91t, Dodge Brothers have lost hum dreds of thousands of sales through inability to supply demand. We are now in a position to meet what we are firmly convinced will be the greatest demand in history. This applies to both passenger cars and trucks and not only 10 the United states but to the whole world. HaV- ing just returned from abroad, where I spent several months in a very careful investigation of bust ness conditions, I am satisfied that the world market Is in q receptive mood for American products. The world in general will be more pros porous than in many years and therefore in position to indulge this mood with extensive buying.
 American manufacturers like wise are in a better position than ever before to meet this demand. which insures an excellent employ ment situation and further increased prosperity at home.
 Both Dodge Brothers and Gra- ham Brothers export business is in- creasing month after month. keep ing pace with the big growth in domestic sales.
 "On the whole, the outlook is for q tremendous year--and Dodge Brothers and Graham Brothers are now fully prepared to meet t."-- adVt
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21
Dodge Bros. Announce
 Big Price Reduction

Few announcema in the busi- ness world have occasioned more widespread surprise and comment than Eife one published Wednesday by Dodge Brothers, Inc, stating simply that substantial price reduc- tions would be made public on Jan uary 7th. although actually in effect December IS. It was explained that the full amount of the reductions would be refunded to all persons buy ing Dodge aBrothers' cars between December 18th and January 7th.
 Robert C. Graham, newly appoint. ed vice. president and general sales manager of Dodge Brothers, Inc. to- day supplemented the announce ment with the following statement;
 "Tclograms are pouring in from every section of the world. Dealers report the most intense enthusiasm in the history of Dodge Brothers.
 "They know that these reductions would have been impossible without
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21

cause police who arrested her Thursday at Lyme to relinquish cus- tody of the machine.
 The woman. whose sobriquet was bestowed by customs officers with whom she had come in frequent Contact, Is at liberty under s1,500 bail for appearance at Newport, Vt,, on a smuggling charge. Her opera tions have covered the entire north- en tier of New England states.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21
QUEEN OF BOOTLEGGERS
 SAYS SHE LIKES THRILL
Then, When Booze Business Is Dull, Shc' Raises Turkeys on
 Her Farm.

Woodsville. N, H.. Dec, 9l UPl-~ The borders "Quoon Of Bootleg. gers" who runs liquor for "thc thrill of it." thinks it rather fun" to be pursued by customs officers and raise turkeys when business is dull is free today after her fourth recent arrest,
 .h The Queen" IS Mrs, Hilda Stone of Golderain. Mass,
 Behind her she has left as a mento to her latest escape an auto mobile equipped with secret com partments but minus a drop of liquor. Absence of alcohol saved hor from detention but failed to
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21
Legion Members Honor
 Men Who Died in War

A beautiful ceremony was enacted yesterday afternoon at the Court Of Honor leading into Walnut IIIll park when members of Eddy-Glover post. American Legion carried out its an- nual custom of placing wreaths on the pillars which bear the name of q soldier sailor or marine from this city, who died in service during the world war.
 The Legonnalres assembled at the posts new home on Washington street and marched to the Court of Honor Rcv, w. II. Alderson, post chaplain. conducted a brief service there.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21

tho highest bungalow in the world, He will build 1t Cn the roof of the new addition 10 the Morrison. which rises i7 stories above the street level. The bungalow will be 52O feet above Clark and Madison streets, 2h feet lower than the tip of the Washing ton monument.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21
WOMAN KILLED BY TRAIN

New Bedford. Dec, 21 R'--Mrs
 Anna Desiardins was killed and John T, Harrison was slightly injured when Harrison's car. driven by the woman. was struck by Boston, bound train at the East Freetown station last night Mrs. Desiardins leaves a husband and two children,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21
MEYERS TO GIANTS

Ernie Nevers. All-American full- hack from Stanford, is 10 go 10 tho New York Giants as pitcher. C,lrnn Warner developed Meyers as hc did the great Jim Thorpe, who go joined the Giants.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21

The following week comes the re. turn game at the Arch street arm ory with the DiXies of Hartford and the Saturday following. City College club of New York is booked for this city. Following them will come the game that all the fans in this city are looking forward to, the Atlas of New Haven.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21

On account of tho intense cold fin the Yukon. q Canadian company plans to erect an underground mill for dressing ore from its gold mine.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21

Manager Clarence Lanpher has arranged a stiff schedule for the team and an interrupted series of basketball treats are in store for the fans of this city. Next week. the Waterbury Collegians with Dunn sehott, Carroll and the other famil- far faces, will be seen on the local court.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21

WORLDS HIGHEST BUNGALOW
 Chicago, Dec. 21 Rl-HarrY C.. Moir, president of tho Morrison hotel, today announced plans for
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21
s p e a k in g of Sports

Tho New Britain National Guards came through with flying colors in their two games at the end of last week and today are more soldy than ever pointed towards the state championship laurels.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21

Larry was in town during the past week. visiting his old friends and haurts He has been in Cincinnati ', in the automobile business and ac- cording to all reports. his business is good at
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21

L2rry's rajs if pa sing the ball and in raging haSl,crs waa the talk of 'he town at ono time and those Nho romomh"r him look for him 10 make great comeback on the courts. The team will do its stuff in tnc beautiful ciimo where inc sun shines always and winter ncrer hits. several good attractions are car,lcd for the season and play will be opened very soon,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21

l.arrys tis suit was baseball, but h. vas as good, if not a better, basketball player, though this was lost sight of because of the heights he reached on the diamond. Larry was the originator of many tricky plays and he intrcduccd many passes ,ow being commonly used in the -0mH
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21

Saturday nights crowd for the last Saturday before Christmas, was .> good assemblage. Drawn to the arInory by the fact that two good games were billed for the night, there was a very good attendance.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21

The preliminary game Saturday night, was the best seen here in somo, time. The National Guard Reserves battled the Burritts in the first game of the junior city cham pionship play and literally ran away from their opponents in the second half.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21

The Burritts flashed wonderful basketball in the first half but it was plain that they were handicapped by the size of the court. The clubs home court on Grove street Is a small affair and getting used 10 this, the team could not work 10 good ad- vantage on the armory floor.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21

'Toots" Politis was the star of the game and paired with Gennette, the two worked to perfection. The crowd got many a. thrill out of the way in which Politis shot his bas kets. His height Is nearly enough to allow him to reach up and push the ball in the ring and he did this a number of times Saturday night,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21

The National Guards have inc best working combination they have had in years and as the reason for their fop last year is given as oYrr~"orH. the management should make it its business 10 guard against this this year,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21

The Burritt team was revelation to most of those who saw the five in action for the first time and it is foregone conclusion that the team will give most any junior quintet q hard rub for the money. It is un- derstood that the National Guard Reserves will play the Burritts a re- turn game on the Burritts home floor and it is expected that the tables will be reversed at that meet ing,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21

The line of youngsters who are coming along in basketball in this city is q long one and basketball fans are assured of a good many more seasons of good play in this city, Many youngsters are catching the eye of those interested in the game and if they develop as they should. there should be plenty of basketball material in this city for years to come.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-21

Many vin remember Silly. con. n!cnly known as Larry. when he played at Hanna's armorY and the Y M. C. X. in this city. H" was on" of inc best basketball players ever turned out in this city and could do his Stuft with the rest of them ai "ny time.
Evening star., 1925-09-10
TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS.

National-"The Vortex" drama, at
$50 pm.
BeIasco-"Stin Waters" comedy, at
$40 pm.
Poli's-"The Little Mouse" farce
comedy at $40 pm. Matinee at 2:20
pm.
keith's-TriXie Friganza. vaudeville.
at 2:l5 and S:15 pm.
EarIe-Swanee Syncopators. vaude-
vile, continuous from ! to IL pm.
Strand-Argentine Band vaudeville,
continuous from 1890 to II pm
Gayety-' t'ollies of the Day" bur
lesque, at 2:15 and SIS pm.
Mutual-"H Hurry Up" burlesque, at
2:30 and $40 pm.
RialtO-"The Iron Horse" at 1880
am. 1850. 3, sos, 7:1O and 9:2O pm.
MetrOpolitan-"Sho Leave" at
ll:4o am, 1885. 3:35, 5:S5, 7;35 and
Palace" "Sun-Up." at 11:lO am,
1850. 2:35. 4:25. 6:1O, 800 and pm
Columbia-"The Coast of Folly" at
l1:2o am, l:I5, 3:25, 5:25. 7:25 and
$40 pm.
Tiroli-"The Street of Forgotten
Men" at 2:35, 4:2o. 6:05, s and $50
pm.
Ambassador Beggar on Horse
back" at els, 8 and $40 pm.
Central-"Raffies," J" at 1890, >, 3:30
> $40. and $40 pm.
Evening star., 1925-09-10
PER CAPITA TAXES
/ FOR PARKS URGED
S1.75 Levy Here and |
Cent in Country Suggested
to Lions by CoIdren.

The development of beautiful park
along the upper Potomac River over.
looking Great Falls was advocated by
Fred G. Coldren, secretary of the Ma
tional Capital Park Commission, at a
luncheon of the Lions Club in the
Maytlower Hotel yesterday. lie re
ferred to the park development down
the river and declared that ii. along
with an extensive park development
up the river. were things that natur-
ally suggested themselves in the gen
eral scheme for beautifying the
Capital
Mr.. Coldren proposed passage OF
legislation by Congress to tax each
person in the United States ! cent per
year TO be contributed toward eXten-
sive park development in the District
of Columbia and the surrounding ter
ritory. Such taxes. he said, would
pay one-third of the cost and the re
mainder of the expense could be met
by the District through the yearly
payment of Sl.75 per capita by the
people of Washington.
The speaker praised the Co-opera
tiOn on the part of business men III
the District in aiding the commission
in preserving groves and other tracts
Of land which help make Washington
more beautiful Several builders
have changed their plans during the
immediate past, at the request of the
commission. TO avoid tree destruc-
1iOn," he said.
The speaker was introduced by W.
c. Miller, president of the clHb who
presided. 1t was announced that the
signing of the United States Consti-
tuition would he observed at the lunch
con TO be held by the club in the
Nayf1ower Hotel next week.
Il
the weekly booster gift given by the
club. Herbert Mclean and J. Arthur
MCGOWAN were installed as new mem
berS
Evening star., 1925-09-10
DIAMONDS NEAR SURFACE
START RUSH IN NEW FIELD
2S-Carat Gems Found 1S Inches
Down-One-Legged War Veteran
Gets South African Claim.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
JOHAN ESB BURG, South Africa,
September l0.-Thousa nds of workers
in this district have abandoned their
jobs to take part in a diamond rush to
Oersonkrall where several valuable
finds have been reported. Already 1900
claims have been staked off and dia-
mond buyers are said to have pur-
chased stones weighing as much as %
carats each, which were found only IS
inches under the soil
Hundreds of athletes took part in
the rush. running several miles to
stake claims. One of the most valu-
able of the claims was marked off by
a champion runner on behalf of one.
legged war veteran who could not
keep up with the other competitors
Evening star., 1925-09-10
BRITON DRAWS REBUKE
FOR RAP AT COMMUNIST
Associates on Parliamentary Union
Resent Attitude Toward
Another Member.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
LONDON. September l0.-Members
OF the British group of the 1nterparlia-
mentary Union. which Will meet at OF
tawa and Washington. have answered
the letter of Col. ii. p. Woodcock.
conservative member of Parliament,
saying he would not be a delegate if
5. Saklatvala, Communist member of
Parliament, also a delegate, intended
to be present.
The reply expressed regret of the
members of the group at Col. Wood
cocks decision to resign. but il was
pointed out that the Interparliament-
airy Cnicn was made up of men who
hold every shade of political opinion,
and all were entitled to attend the con
ferences.
Evening star., 1925-09-10
Nuns, Leaping Into Hudson, Rescue
Two Little Girls Caught by Current

current and were drawn into mid
stream.
Sisters Mary Sumpta and Mary I'm
maculate, who were walking in the
park, heard the shouts, ran to the
waters edge and without hesitation
plunged in. They swan to the girls
struggling in the water and succeeded
in rescuing Angela Magro, IL years
old, and Alice Vernon, 13. Mary
Bella Pieter. IL. had already gone
down. and her body was recovered
half an hour later.
Evening star., 1925-09-10
COMM MUNISTS IN TOLLS.
League Heads and Members Held
Accused of Sedition.

HAVANA, September 10 CP).-En
I'ique Flores Y Magon. Mexican presi
dent of the Communist party in Cuba
Julio A. Mella, Cuban head of the
Communist Club of Havana and presi
dent of the Anti-Imperialistic League
of the Americas, and 20 other Com
munists were arrested on charges OF
conspiracy for sedition yesterday anG
today and are held without bail for in
VeStigation.
Evening star., 1925-09-10
By the Associated Press.

~ hit AASo''laltu iTesS.
NYACk, y. Y, September fO.-Two
Catholic nuns, clad in the garments of
their order yesterday leaped into the
Hudson River and rescued two of
three little girls from drowning.
The children, members of yaca
ton party from the lower East Side
of New York, We're wading near the
shore when they got into a swift
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-16

Is it worth two cents to be ex-
cuscd from making a trip to the court
house to pay taxes:
1t is, according to r. Neill Camp
bell, tax collector.
But many of those who have sent
in their taxes by mail have neglected
to inclosc return postage for the re-
ceipts," Mr.. Campbell said.
1T is but two cents to the lndl-
vidual taxpayer, bat the totals 20 high
into dollars if this office has to pay
all the postage" -,
The collectors office has already
spent 500 in Stamps to send out TAX
notices.
And that amount will be increased
by about 500 if we have TO pay post
age on the receipts. That will repre-
sent actual loss in giving accommoda-
ton to those who 10 not send IN the
two ccnts-an accommodation TO tax
payers never Offered before this year,
the collector said.
Mr.. Campbell pointed out that the
tax collectors office receives only ]
per cent Of the collections made.
I'VE had TO pay two cents to mail
out each notice" he said. THAT
means VIC will collect exactly nothing
on the first 50 received from each tax
payer who RENTS by mail. If We
have to pay the additional two cents to
mail out receipts. il means we will col
lect nothing on the first 81. In cases
where the taxes amount to less thar
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-16
EPISCOPAL MEETING
PICKS NEW BISHOPS

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 16-CP)
Action on n number Of resolutions
and the election of missionary bishops
were matters awaiting consideration
ms the forty-eighth triennial general
convention of the Episcopal church in
the United States resumed sessions
here today.
The house ot bishops faced a task 81
electing suffragan bishop If South.
crn Brazil for which one nomination
was made yesterday and electing mis-.
sionary bishops for the districts Of
Idaho, Arizona, Kyoto, Liberia and
Mexico.
The announcement that nominations
had been made for the Mexican mis-.
Sionary district came rs distinct
surprise 10 many of the delegates at
tending the convention. who believed
such action would be withheld for
one time.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-16
SHORT WAVE RADIO
EFFECTIVE IN FIRST
TEST AT ARMY POST

Short wave radio as an official
means of communication was used ut
Fort Sam Houston for the first time
Thursday afternoon.
Official messages from Fort Leav'
cnworth, Kan, were taken on short
wave receiving set Thursday after
noon and again Friday morning.
The storm that lowered over San
Antonio and between this city and
the north made static conditions 80
unfavorable transmission of messages
over the long wave high power set
proved difficult.
The short wave set was called into
use and proved more satisfactory
under existing conditions.
Previous experiments had been
made in receiving messages from the
Kansas fort on the short wave length.
but this was the first time business
vas actually transa ctcd.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-16
JURORS AWARD
LASH VICTIM
$1,000
Dan Moody Is Principal
Witness in Suit at
Georgetown.

GEORGETOWN. Oct. 1G.-Dan.
ages aggrcgating $1,000 were AWARDED
10 X. ". Buricson by jury here
today in the case against r. +. Blcd
soc and 26 other alleged members o!
The Ku Klux Khan. Rurleson asked
100000 damages for injury and hu
initiation suffered when beaten by q
band Of men near Taylor in 1923.
Exemplary damages Of $4,000 and
actual damages Of $4,000 were award
cd.
Records and proceedings Of the fam
GUS flogging cases in which five mcr
were sentenced to the penitcntiary
were reviewed during the trial of th'
civil case. Attorney General Oar
Moody. who led the prosecution o.
the criminal cases. was principal
witness. He related facts developed
in the previous trials. The jury de
liberated all night.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-16
GOVERNOR EXPRESSES
SYMPATHY TO WIDOW

AUSTIN, Oct. 16.-Np-Goveruor
Miriam A. Ferguson and Adjutant
General Mark McGcc sent messages
of coincidence to Mrs. John Il. Golden,
whose husband, Colonel John Il. Gold.
on of the One Hundred and Thirty
first National Guard Infantry. died in
Amarillo yesterday Of pneumonia. The
governor and adjutant general will ap-
noint n representative to attend the
ft,pcr-l
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-16
IF YOU PAY TAX BY MAIL,
SEND STAMPS FOR POSTAGE

81 we actually lose money. Hence, we
are insisting that those who are saved
a trip to the courthouse by mailing in
their taxes also include the necessary
two cents postage"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-16

A Full Line of Fruits and Vegetables
We Deliver to All Parts of the City
Evening star., 1925-03-22

and dirt that stick to the scalp
After rubbing in the rich creamy Musihed
lather, give the hair good rinsing Then use
another application of Mulsfed. again working
up lather and rubbing il in brisky as before
After the final washing, rinse the hair and scalp
in at least two changes of clear fresh warm
water. This is very important