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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
ASKS DRIVE
FOR FUEL EDUCATION
Chamber of Commerce Asked To
Open Demonstration With Vol
untCcr Experts.

Cooperation Of local chambers of
commerce, manufacturers associa-
tons and coal merchants of the state
in a campaign TO educate the people
in the proper use Of bituminous coal
and other substitutes for anthracite.
is asked by Governor John II. Trum-
hull. according to a letter received
by Secretary Ralph L. Gould of the
Chamber Of Commerce. from George
r. Chandler, executive vice presi-
dent.
The letter requests that the local
chamber act as clearing house for
information during the campaign,
and that groups OF volunteer DEM
constructors in the proper use OF soft
coal he formed. The letter advises
that technical experts have offered
their assistance In training the vol
unteer demonstrators.
A meeting Of the governors fuel
committee with representatives Of
the manufacturers, chambers of
commerce and coal dealers will be
held in the executive chambers in
Hartford next Wednesday to discuss
the situation and develop details Of
the campaign.
MIR, Chandler suggests that the To-
cal chamber hold an evening meet
ing for all members and the general
public, at which coal expert will
address the audience on the subject
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
JOHN HENRY HOLMES OF
WEST HAVEN IS DEAD
Was Prominent Businessman and
Also An Expert Short
hand Exponent

New Haven, Dec. Pp-John
Henry Holmes. long secretary OF the
West Haven board Of finance, died
in Jamaica Plains, Boston, yesttr-
day. Mr.. Holmes who was born IN
Natck, Mass, had long been a. resi-
dent of West Haven, where he was
identified with many civic organiza-
tions. He was treasurer Of the
Phoenix club for 4 years.
Mr.. Holmes, who was the senior
member Of the undertaking firm Of
Holmes, French and Chamberlain,
was long a. prominent public stem
ograrher here. He did much court
work at various times. He was an
active member Of the National
Shorthand Reporters association
The body was to be brought here
from Boston today. The funeral
will be held Monday morning with
services at st. Lawrence's church.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
TRYING TO IDENTIFY
LAMAR AS "THE WOLF
Marriage at Ridgehcld OH NOV cmbcr
90 Is Cause of Curious
cstigation

Ridgeneld. Dec. 8 (TD-Ehorts
to identify David p. Lamar OF New
York city who was married here
November % TO Miss Edna Ecks OF
New York city. as "the Wolf of Wall
Street were continued today when
the transcript of the marriage IL
cense was made public. In the Ii
cense Lamar claimed New York as
his address and birth place. He gave
his age as 81 and stated his moth
er's name was Margaret Elztr and
his fathers name was Frederick
Lamar. The bride claimed New
York city as residence and Phillips
burgh, Mont, as birth place. She
gave her age at 81, her mothers
name as Augusta Johnson and
fathers name as August Ecks.
The couple arrived at the parson-
age of Rev Wilmot p. Lord, pastor
of the Ridgefield Methodist church,
in a large motor car carrying bag
gage. After the ceremony they de-
parted In the direction Of Bridge
port. \
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
COAST GUARD AIDS
IN landing BOOZE
Buckner Hopes TO Get Men
Higher Up,'2l Under Arrest

New York. Dec. S Up - United
States Attorney Buckner Is anxious
TO learn the inland distribution
system Of the huge rum smuggling
syndicate he believes has been
smashed with the arrest OF 81 men
Thursday.
The arrest OF william Dwyer,
widely known sportsman and race
track owner, and 20 other men. Mr..
Buckner feels has disposed OF the
Atlantic seaboard operations OF the
alleged ring, but today he turned
his attention to the disposal OF
liquor after It landed.
A complete confession from one
Of the six coast guardsmen arrest
ed In the round up which began
Thursday involves prohibition
agents and New York policemen.
Mr.. Buckner has intimated. This
confession Is to be read TO q federal
grand jury Monday. with the eXpec-
tation that more indictments and
arrests will follow. Forty-three in
1ictments have been issued al
ready. and Il OF them served.
In addition to giving passive
protection to rum smugglers, some
United States coast guardsmen &C
tually assisted In landing liquor in
rough weather. Mr.. Buckner de-
clared yesterday. He said an un-
named patrol boat went out to a
rum schooner and brought ashore
800 cases. in one instance. The
boatswain got $1,000 and each
member OF the crew got s24o for
this Job. he added.
One item In the "greasing" Of
the wheels for liquor disposal was
$4,000 for road expenses. as listed
in a memorandum seized with
other papers. Mr.. Buckner is now
trying to find out who got this
money
A complete code system for
communication between rum run
ners and coast guardsmen was re-
vealed by papers among the eff
fects of Philip Coffey, one OF the
principal defendants. described as
pay officer Of the syndicate" Mr.,
Buckner said. One note read:
When Is foot coast guard boat
plays steady light on steamer
smaller coast guard boats will
move away"
Three flashes Of a, light from n
coast guard boat was signal that
the way was clear to land a cargo,
Little attempt was made to evolve
difficult system OF code words,
ship names merely being spelled
backward. "Pilk" meant Kip, the
name of a steel armored power
boat, Mr.. Buckner said. "Atsuga"
was the Augusta. recently seized
by the government; south was
sick" north was nicely" east.
easy" west we'll" MontaulS
Point, boy" Block Island, girl"
and rum row. twins"
A hitherto unsupported coast
guardsman was placed under sus-
ricion yesterday when an agent for
an insurance company, which has
been bonding the men arrested, I'M
dertook 10 furnish bail for a coast
guard officer who has not been ar
rested or indicted. 1t was the first
tip he had on this particular man,
Mr.. Buckner said.
Mr.. Buckner told how one coast
guard officer refused a bride OF
$4,000 10 let a rum boat slip by
him. This man reported the Incl
dent to his superiors and aided
materially in rounding up several
coast guardsmen.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
Files Recommendation
For Divorce Decree

State Referee Marcus II. Holcomb
has filed with the superior court
reports recommending a divorce 10
John Van Overstraoton OF this city
from Margaret U'innegan) Van
Overstracton. The action is TO
hinge on the charge Of desertion il
the facts in the case constitute de-
sertion. The report will be acted on
at an early session OF the superior
court.
Day, Berry & Reynolds have with
drawn as counsel for Mrs. Grace
Rose Hoffman Of West Hartford in
her suit against her husband, Ken
meth J, Hoffman Of West Hartford
for divorce. She charges intoler-
able cruelty and asks that her name
he changed to Grace Rose. ktett &
Alling OF this city represent Hoft
man.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
AMENDS HIS CHARGES

Jacksonville, Fla. Dec. 4 (Pl-An
amendment to his suit for 100000
damages against Mrs. Bula C. Crok-
er, second wife and widow OF the
late Richard Croker. New York
Tammany hall leader. was filed in
federal court here today by Arthur
c. Sheridan OF New York.
sheridan alleges that Mrs. Croker
employed him on February u. 1925,
to sell at public auction certain real
estate property in Palm Seacn coun-
~, Fla. known as the Croker es.
tate" he claims that he completed
the agreement making the sale and
received deposits, turning over the
funds TO the defendant. He claims
TO have spent $4,000 in making the
sale. including advertising in Palm
Beach and other papers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
Think Tramp Set Fire
To North Shelton Barn

shelton, Dec. LPl-A large barn
on the William S. Sturges farm in
North shelton was destroyed by fire
last night with estimated loss Of
$500. The origin OF the fire is not
known but It is thought that It may
have been set by tramp. Mr.. stur.
Ges owner of the farm lives in
Tuckahoe, n. Y, the tenant being
Otto nellie. The loss is said to be
considerable.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
SENATOR ROBINSON
AIRING HIS VIEWS
Democratic Leader Comments
on Coming Session

Washington. Dec. 5 F - Re-
turning to Washington, for the
congressional session. Senator Rob-
inson of Arkansas, the democratic
leader, gave his views today as 10
the principal problems before the
new congress.
experimenting his statement Is
sued Thursday in Arkansas, Mr.,
Robinson declared he was certain
that both the normal and surtaxes
will be materially lowered. He also
expressed the opinion that there
would be a reduction in the inheri-
lance tax but that its complete re-
peal was unlikely.
With regard to the world court.
the democratic leader said the vote
should be taken promptly after the
question had been fully discussed
by the senate. He added that there
coul be no excuse for carrying this
issue over into another congress.
The question of farm relief leg
islation is quite difficult. Senator
! Robinson said, because "of the lack
OF agreement among those who are
primarily interested in the pro-
posals."
Everyone avows desire to sup
port we'll considered legislation, De-
signed to advance the agricultural
industry, but discouraging diversity
OF opinion prevails as to the meas
ures which have been presented.
1t may be that a farm exports CO.
operative corporation can be de-
vised which will efficiently market
our surplus farm products. Further
legislation respecting credits does
not seem to me to promise very
much benefit to farmers"
Although expressing disappoint-
ment that tho foreign debts had
not been adjusted on uniform
basis, the senator said his impress
sion was that congress would ratify
the Italian and Belgian settle
mentS.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
KEOGH STILL MISSING,
BOOKS BEING CHECKED
Assets OF Only $4,000 to Meet
Heavy Liabilities Indicated by
First ENaminaiOn.

Attorney Harry Ginsherg. counsel
for local creditors Of John P. Keogh,
insolycnt stock broker, has received
notice Of the appointment Of Seaman
Miller Of New York as referee.
A cursory examination of keogh's
books indicates assets of $4,000 and
liabilities Of several hundred thou
sand dollars.
Efforts TO locate Ktogh or his
brother. Attorney Thomas keoGh,
who handled the brokers' affairs Just
after he was suspended from the
consolidated stock exchange, have
been unsuccessful. The brokers'
books are now being examined at
the instigation of the United States
district attorney and when a report
is completed a first meeting of the
creditors will be called.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
Billiard Stars Engage
In Brotherly Contest

Bridgeport, Dec. & PL-Edgar
Applehy Of New York. international
balk line champion and Francis APP
pleby. his brother. who holds the
American halk line championship,
featured and opened billiard
tournament AT the Bridgeport club
last night before 200 persons with an
exhibition game Of $50 points which
was won by Edgar by the score Of
$50 to 256. The international cham
pion's high run was IS as against
the high run Of his brother Of ~.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
COAL QUESTIONABLE

Hartford, Dec. 5 lP-On behalf
Of Governor Trumbun a question
naire has been sent ont TO all coal
dealers in the state by the COVER.
nor's special committee appointed 70
handle the coal shortage situation
here, asking Of the dealers informa-
ton about their present supply Of
bituminous substitutes and Of their
willingness TO aid in the campaign
OF education for the use OF substi-
tutes.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
Hirsch Estate Must Pay
Conn. S1S4.0O0 in Taxes

Stamford. Dec. s tRl-The execu-
tors of the s2,oon.0oo estate of tho
late Robert n. Hirsch OF stamford
will have to pay the state of Con
necticut $1S4,00o In inheritance
taxes, according 10 decision hand
cd down today by Judge OF Probate
Floyd Bartram. Hearing on the
action Of the state in assessing the
estate nearly 100000 in inheritance
taxes was heard on October II. The
executors claimed that Connecticut
could take the property in this state,
but could not tax that part Of the
estate in New York and France.
The decision holds that the entire
estate is taxable, The executors
have so days in which 10 file an ap-
peal to thu state supreme court of
errors.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
WET" FIGHT ASSURED
This Session Of Congress Certain TO
TNke In Prohibition Issue.

Washington, Dec. 3 Rp-Congress
gathers for its new session amid
grand marshalling of dry and wet
forces that BODIES a lively time for
the prohibition issue on the legisla-
tive floors.
Timed to catch the ear OF ASSEMBLE
ing members of the senate and
house, the attack from some ele-
ments of the dry side on prohibition
enforcement conditions not only has
been carried to the White House but
even across the seas in a direct ar-
peal to Pope Plus N for moral sup
port Of civil authority" In this
country
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
STORM WARNING

Washington. Dec. 5. (P)--The
weather bureau today issued this
storm warning: Advisory 10 a. m.
southeast storm warnings ordered
10 a. m, Virginia Cares to New York
city and northeast storm warnings
north of New York to Eastport, Me.
Storm Of marked intensity central
over southeastern Wisconsin and a
secondary disturbance that is de-
veloping over western Virginia will
move northwestward attended by
strong northwest to southeast winds,
probably reaching gale force,
winds will shift to southwest along
the middle Atlantic coast tonight
and on the New England coast Sun
day.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05

with him on some OF the major
policies OF administration. Suisse
quently NJ, Borah declined to be-
come a candidate for nomination on
the ticket with Mr.. Coolidge, but
despite their disagreements on pub
lie questions, the Chief Executive
often has consulted with Mr.. Borah
on many affairs OF state, domestic
as we'll as foreign.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
City Items

officers OF the Red and white
armies OF Everyman's Bible class
will be guests OF the Blue army at
a meeting in the office OF Clarence c,
Palmer, at City hall, Monday eve
ming Ernest r. Dechant, general OF
the Blue army will preside.
4 meeting of the board OF ad-
justment will be held next We'd
nesday night.
There will be a meeting OF the
Junior Achievement advisory coun-
ell at s o'clock Monday evening az
the Burritt hotel.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
Masonic Realty Option
Taken by n. B. Trust Co.

The New Britain Trust Co. IN
whose behalf a so day option has
been taken on the Masonic Temple
corporations property on West Main
street, made no announcement today
as 10 its plans for the use Of the
property should the deal he consum-
mated. A cash offer Of Sl5o.ooo is
understood to be made.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
LOSES MANUSCRIPT

London.-The only manuscript Of
new musical comedy was lost,
somewhere In London. It was that of
a play by P. G. Wodehouse and Guy
Bolton. and contained many adapta-
lions for it's presentation as musi-
C11 sbnU
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
HARMONY LODGE MEETING

The annual meeting ot Harmony
lodge. A. F. and A II. Wilt be
held Monday evening December
Il. oiicers win be elected, reports
OF officers will he heard and a pro-
posed change IN the bylaws acted
upon,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05

OF fuel. A group OF Is or more
volunteer demonstrators to teach
householders how to burn soft coal
is recommended. The opening of
demonstration stations is advised.
and that talks OF fuc be given TO
high school students.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
Mrs, Oleytnc IongaNin

Funeral services for Mrs. Olevine
Longavin will be at her home, Il
Maple street, at S:45 o'clock and
at St. Peters church at 9 o'clock
Monday morning. Burial will be in
st. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
Stores to Stay Open
Nights for Shopping

The stores viii remain open for
Christmas shopping on the evenings
Of December q. 90 and % unit
o'cock and on the evening OF De-
cember "A until { o'cock.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
Funerals
LuCien Grenjer

The body Of Lucien Grenier will
be sent back TO his home in Ham,
nord, Quebec. Canada, this afternoon
at 1880 o'clock. The boys father
Intended TO come to this city and
make personal arrangements for the
funeral. but got only as far as Maine,
He sent word TO B. c. Porter CO. to
have the remains sent TO Canada.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
CHILD MISSING FROM HOME

Stanley Makowski, 10, OF 1873
Broad street failed 10 return 10 his
home last night according to a re-
port received this morning from his
parents, The police are investigat-
ing,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
Propose Quake Policy
On Municipal Building

At the next meeting Of the city
hall commission plans for taking
an earthquake policy on the NUM-
cipal building will be discussed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
CARD OF THANKS

In acknowledgement Of the many
kindnesses shown US during the re-
cent illness and death of our dear
wife and mother, also for the beauti-
full floral pieces received.
Mr.. John Olson and family.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
Deaths
John Ni8lanlud

John Malamud. 4-months-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Malamud,
died at his home at so Hartford
avenue yesterday afternoon. Burial
was in Beth Atom cemetery late
yesterday afternoon.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05

The Standard oil Co, Of New
Jersey has advanced kerosene one
half cent a gallon throughout its
territory, making the tank wagon
price generally II cents a gallon.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05

Bethlehem Steel corporation has
received 1000 tons of the $4,000
tons of steel rails ordered by the
International Great Northern and
Colorado Fuel & Iron. 5000. Tho
Bethlehem shipbuilding corporation
has an order for As all steel pas
,songer cars from the Norfolk &
Western,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05

Surplus OF the Lehigh Valley rail
road for the first nine months this
year as reported 70 the public
service commission totalled s7,6S1.-
61S. equal after preferred divi-
dends to 1925 share on the COM
mon stock, against s5,s25,hcs or
$3.50 a share in the same period
OF 1924.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05

American Water Works e. Flee.
trio Co., Inc has acquired the Al
ton Water Co., OF Alton, H.. which
serves 5000 commercial and do
mestic consumers The acquisition
increases the company's water
works holdings In the st. Louis In
dustrial region on the east bank Of
the Mississippi as II already owns
the companies serving cast ST.
Louis, Belloville and Granite City.
j. now controls 50 water works
companies In ia states.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-05
Wall Street Briefs

The oil business is In better con-
dition today than In the last I'VE
years us healthy state being
strengthened by the fact that cur
rent supply and demand OF oil and
gasoline arc almost in equilibrium,
Y. w, Marland, president OF the
Marland OIL Co. In which J. p.
Morgan & Co, is largely interested,
said on his return from abroad.
Earnings OF the Marland Go. for
1895, before reserves. would ar-
proXimate S"5,00h,ooh
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-08

velop San Diego rs an aviation port.
He is reported to have said that the
navy plans to send either the Shen-
andoah or the Los Angeles, the
giant dirigibles, to the coast soon to
blaze an airline from San Diego to
Hawaii.
The navy plans to spend millions
in San Diego, Swing said, ON the
various defensive units which have
been built there.
Swing will make several address
es in San Diego before coming to
the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-08
Coming
Here For Week,
Chance to Ri&

FL Centre folks are 20 Me the
opportunity of taking ride In a
"real aeroplane. = Frank Jensen a
well known aviator from San Die
go, will visit Fl Centre for one
week starting Friday. He will take
passengers up and give stunt dem
onstrations.
Mr.. Jensen has had eight years
experience. four of which he spent
with tha L. S. government.
"A new Curtiss type plane is used
By Mr.. Jensen, which he vouches is
in the best Of condition and assures
those riding with him complete
safety.
He will use the vacant field north
west of the high school for his
landing field. which makes 1t easi-
ly accessible for all in the city.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-08
DOLL A r
LIBEL SUIT FILED
BY FILM DIRECTOR

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, April s.
A $1,000,000 civil libel suit has
been filed in Federal Judge John B.
Sanborn s court against the Faw-
cett publications owned by Captain
Billy Fawcett, internationally
known publicist, sportsman and
Olympic trapshooting star.
Emmett Dalton, moving picture
producer of Los Angeles, filed the
suit.
Dalton charges that "Truc Con
fessions," one of Fawcett s publ
cations published stories of alleged
crimes committed by him and pie
ture him as a one time Kansas
train robber.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-08
SWING ARRIVES
in San DIEGO

j. w. Lenahan, San Diego attor
ney, has been appointed secretary
to Congressman Phil D. Swing, who
arrived in San Diego yesterday, ac-
cording to information received
from that city. The congressman
has just returned from Washington
and is expected in the valley next
week.
AS chairman of the naval affairs
subcommittee On aviation, Swing is
greatly interested in plans which
have been made by the navy to de-
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-08
Bible Is Still
Worlds Best
Seller

WASHINGTON, April S.-The
world s best sdller-The Biblc-is
selling at the rate of three million
copies annually, according ito the
federal council of churches which
has announced a nationwide quadri-
centennial anniversary celebration
of the new testament translation by
William Tyndale. Libraries, colleges,
publishers and churches will cooper
ate in the commemoration which
will extend throughout the year.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-08
SOLUTION OF YESTERDAYS
PUZZLE
Vertical

Vertical
l. Corded cloth.
2. Above.
8. Cotton fabrics used for cur
tains.
4. Musical note.
5. Willy.
8. To sprout.
7. Prep. of place.
8. To care for surgically.
9. To refer to something repeat
edly.
10. Hen fruit.
II. Roll of enlisted men.
u. To drink very slowly.
13. Aged.
II. Themes.
II. Organ of hearing.
20. Account.
30. Witticism.
"a. To be indebted.
26. Gasoline.
81. Billiard rod.
%. Part of pork.
30 Spirited.
80 Performer.
SO. Rich part of milk.
81. Frenzy.
&c. Accomplished.
So. Atmosphere.
80. Period.
43. Thrashes, as to a child.
A. Snake-like fish.
As. a mean, vulgar fellow.
46 Near the ground.
IS. Silk worm.
40. To tilt again.
81. Tree bearing acorns.
So. Powerful snake.
Sc. Visitor.
81. Point.
50. Particle of fire.
81. Opposite of aweather.
81. Possesses.
63. To stroke lightly.
50. Plant much larger than shrub.
81. Purpose.
GO. Friend.
SO. Quantity.
II. Roadhouse.
73. Until.
75. Sun god.
Lightning struck a movie house
in Kansas City, perhaps because it
read the posters out front.