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Seward daily gateway., 1925-03-25
KEEN ORIENTAL WINS
 IN PACIFIC RACE TO
 BUY LUSTR0US PEARL

PAPEETE, Tahiti, Mar 24.-(AP). What undoubtedly is the largest and most valuable pearl ever dis covered in the South Pacific was brought to Tahiti from the Gam bier Islands in January. It's weight is 26A carats. The coloring is very brilliant, with green and golden hues predominating. One hemisphere of the pearl is marked by two distinct iridescent bands, which give the jewel, on that side, somewhat the appearance of the planet Saturn en- composed by it's rings.
 When the news of the finding of this pearl reached Tahiti, the Euro pean buyers who make Papeete their headquarters during the diving season, chartered schooners to take them to the Gamblers, distant near ly 1000 miles, only to find on thier arrival there that the pearl was at sea in the possession of a Chinese
 
 trader, who had purchased it from the native diver and was bringing it to Tahiti. The price paid to the native is said to have been 10000 francs. Experts at Papette who have examined the jewel appraise it's val ue at from 500,000 to 600.000 francs.
 An unusual number of fine pearls have been found in the islands dur ing the diving season just past Lagoons closed for many years had been opened for diving, and it was from them that the most valuable pearls were taken.
 Many years ago the Gambler Isl ands were center of great import ance in the South Seas. From the lagoons came the most valuable shell and the choicest pearls. That was before the days of restriction or
Seward daily gateway., 1925-03-25
ESK!MOS OF ALASKA
 THRIVE WELL UNDER
 AMERICAN TUTELACE

COPENHAGEN, Mar 25.-(AP).- American methods of treating and caring for the Eskmos were urged upon Denmark by Dr. Knud Rasmus- sen, the Danish explorer, in re- cent lecture here before the upper and lower houses of parliament. Dr. Rasmussen has just returned to Denmark after an extensive survey of Eskimo life in Greenland, Cana da and Alaska.
 American Eskimos, the explorer said, were better educated than those living in Canada or Greenland, spoke good English and in every way demonstrated their ability to meet the white man on his own ground.
 "The Americans are absolutely right in their viewpoint" the speak CT said, that as soon as prlmi- tive race has made even the slight est acquaintance with civilization, even in it's crudest form, it is i'm possible to preserve the primitivity of such a race It is then far bet ter to make these men and women into ordinary American citizens, with the citizens privileges and duties"
 Dr. Rasmussen declared that the importance of the work of the Am erican bureau of education, as repre- sented by the many schools for na- tives in Alaska, could never be over emphasized. American school teach CTS, he said, not only taught the na- tives the English language, but helped them in many other ways, such as in the establishment of CO., operative stores and the carrying on of infant welfare work. He criti- cised the policy of the Danish gov ernment in attempting to keep the Greenland Eskimo away from any contact with the white man, and pointed out that while the Greenland ESklulO 1lN6u III SloIC oi pA fAA4AeA' V suualor, it was no strange thing for the Alaskan natives to own motor boats and large reindeer herds, and to be supplied with the most mod ern equipment wherewith to carry on his family life and business.
 One fault with the American sys' tenn. Dr. Rasmussen said, was that often the Alaskan native was not taught properly how to read and write his native tongue, and he urg ed that this be given particular at tention in the case of the Greenland Eskimo. Reindeer, he said, had pro ven a great source of wealth to the Alaskan natives, and he urged that herds be established in Greenland wherever possible.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-03-25
ENGLAND SEEKS IMPROVED
 METHODS TO SHIP FRUIT

LONDON, Mar, 24.-In order to discover the reason for what has been called brown heart, noted in apples arriving in England from Aus tralia, the Governmental Food Inves- tigation Board has sent a scientific expedition to Australia. On the jour- ney out English apples were tested, operated upon and vivisected on board ship As a result it was es- tabished that brown heart" appears only in atmospheres containing too much carbon dioXide.
 Many other problems of fruit transport were investigated and the results, embodied in reports, will be published later.
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pearl diving, and the lagoons were stripped year after year until they became fished out and trade drift ed to other quarters.
 During the last 10 or 15 years the Gamblers have been the least visit cd islands in the eastern Pacific. Be- fore the French took over the isl ands the Gombiers were ruled by missionaries of the Church of Rome Under their direction the natives built a cathedral of heavy masonry the altar of which is inlaid in in many designs in mother-of-pearl, the figures of the Virgin and saints being adorned with the finest pearls In the crown of the Virgin is a priceless pearl, said to be the most beautiful jewel ever found in the South Seas. But rumor has 1t that long ago the real pearl was taken to Europe and that the pearl now in the crown is only an imitation.
 About the cathedral are other fine buildings of massive masonry, sem mary, where all the young women were segregated whenever ship came to the islands, and other eccles- iastical structures.
 But of late years evil days have befallen the Gamblers. The popula- ton, which was numerous, has been wasted away by tuberculosis and other European diseases until bare handful of natives remains. The fine buildings are roofless and falling in- to ruin, and the whole group has an air of desolatiOn.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-03-25
Charades May Come Back
 As X-word Puzzles Wane

NUREMBURG, Mar. 25.-(AP).- Charades will be the next world wide fad, in the opinion of German specialists in games who have had much to do with popularizing cross word puzzles in this country. The crossword puzzle is a direct llneal descendant of charades, they de- clare, and one of the many curious and interesting games which have grown cut of plays on words.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-03-25

Since the snow disappeared walking parties are the order of the day, many ladies of the town walking out to Mile Three and back.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-03-25

STARR WILL SAIL APRIL 6
 The steamship Starr will sail on it's next trip westward about April 5. A number of passengers and consider able freight will be carried.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-03-25

Brunswick Radiolas, the Radiola de Luxe at the Alaska Shop. If
Seward daily gateway., 1925-03-25
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

FOR SALE-The Gateway is over- stocked with rag envelopes; in 500 lots at low figure. If
Seward daily gateway., 1925-03-25

WANTED-Advertis to use our
 classified columns for results.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-15
By The Associated Press

Munce Indiana Aug. 15.-Vengenance trailing those who eSed against Gerald Chapman notorious bandit condemned to die for the murder of a New Britain Conn., Policeman struck down Ben Hance and his wife here yesterday
 The Hances shot to death the Anderson Munce highway In dying statement Hance laid the crime to the door o George (Dutch) Anderson, pal of Chapman and Charles Gone ann') Wolfe of Munce. Wolfe was captured shortly after the shooting
 It was at the Hance home that Anderson and Chapman lived after their from Atlantic penenary and after Chapman attempted the robbery of New Britain Conn., mer- cane establishment which resulted in the staying of police officer Ilance was of the principal witnesses against Chapman following his arrest here
 Wolfe Under Heavy Guard
 Just what occurred the highway before the fusade of shots rdded ance and his wife has not developed although Wolfe arrested in unce last night is held under heavy guard Wolfe refuses talk Mrs. Hance died instantly while Hance lived long enough to gasp out accusation against Anderson and Wolfe.
 terrified farmers wife, Mrs Charles Cromer standing her front porch witnessed the tragedy She related:
New Britain herald., 1925-08-15
DEAD BOYS MOTHER
 SUES AUTO PROPRIETOR
Mrs. Anna Martin Claims SiO,n00 Damagrs As Result Of
 sons Death

Another chapter was thts week added to the history surrounding the running down and killing of Isidore Martin by an automobile truck in the Nathan Hal" school yard the morning of June 1c. when suit for s1o,6oo damages was filed with S. Folk Waskowitz. rommis- sionor of the superior court. against Alex EeSsoff. owner of the truck, by Mrs Anna Martin. mother nf tho boy. on Iu1v 21 appointed adminis- tratrix of hls estate hy probate court.
 Tho suit alleges thai fhp driver of the truck. Benjamin Sanders, was hoth incvprrienced as a driver and unliccrsnd io tlre state of Connccti- out. The fatality occurred when Sanders vas taking short out thrnuCh tha school yard from Ire monf street 10 Erwin rlace. the how. who ~as siv years of age. having iust Jeff the school huildinE.
 The writ was 'Ssuei Tuesday and is returr7h's ir superior rnnr' r'--''~-' a' fn o'c'oc', nr inc morn.
 '- Of tha first Tuesday in sertem her.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-15
l7 Years Old Youth Grabs Onto Wing as Aircraft Leaves Ground - Wind Whips His Shirt to Shreds

Los Angeles, Aug. tS tP--Ignor- ing the blind baEEage of 8 passenger train, Jack Richman, finding him self Up against it for transportation lat Las Vegas, Noyala, yesterday. grabbed the wing Of an airplape and beat the hest railroad time into Los Angeles.
 The plan Jack Tipped" as il Was taking off Has piloted by Major (. .C. Mosel"y, head of the California National Guard Air torce and the weight of the man hanging on the outer edge 0f the wing nearly sent the ship into disastrous sile-sli7-
 Neither Major Noseley nor Scr- Eeant Chestnut Wood. accompany ling him, saw their uninutcd passen- ger until they were well of tho ground and were having difficulty c~azin- tlrt r.aFi tnte an ryen keel When they did eypy him. they mo- uoned him to crawl in toward the
New Britain herald., 1925-08-15
Shean IS Said to Be Afraid He
 Has Been Marked for ReprisaLs
States Witness Against
 Chapman Reported Will ing to Stay in Jail-Con- demned Convict Not Ad- vised of Muncie Murders

Hartford. Aug. Is Fl-so far as prison officials know, Gerald Chap man has not been informed of the reprisal that resulted in the death of Ben Hance and his wife.
 Warden II. K. w. Scott said that the bandit has had no visitors dur ing the morning. His attorneys may call upon him at any time, but nono of them this morning indicated any intention of visiting Chapman be- cause of the shooting in Indiana.
 Guard Not Changed
 The news of the double murder will have no effect so far as the guarding of Chapman is concerned, the warden said, as prison officials believe that the regular guard is so strong as 10 prevent any attempt from the outside to liberate the prisoner.
 Chapman is under sentence to hang Dec. 8. His appeal to the su- preme court for a new trial will be heard early in October.
 Sheriff Edward w. Dewey took the same attitude regarding Walter Shean, now in the county jail whose testimony at the Chapman trial was even more damaging to the bandit than thatof Hance.
 Shcan Will Know
 Sheriff Dewey felt sure that Shean would be told the news from Mun- cie, but that officials would not give him the information. It has beer reported that Shean has been fear. fui of reprisals and was very willing to stay in iail. even though no crim. inal charge has as yet been brought against him by States Attorney Hugh M. Acorn.
 Mr. Alcorn is at present out ot town on q vacation. as are severa officials who were connected witt the trial of Chapman here last spring,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-15
BOY, FIT BY AUTO,
 HAS FRACTURED SKULL
Police Decide Driver of Car. J. PoncSSa, Was Not 10
 Blanc.

Nine year old Allen KcouEh of c50 North street is in critical condi- ton at the New Britain general hos pital with fracture of the skull, re- roived when ho was struck on Hart ford avenue this morning hy an au- tomobile owned by the City Service station and driven by Joseph Paon- cssa. a brother Of Mayor Paonessa, Of 2t2 Oak street.
 The accident occurred while Paoncssa was driving on the avenue at a speed Of about 9 miles an hour, he reported 10 the police. As the car approached where the youth was standing on the sidewalk, the keough boy started 10 run across the street. Paoncssa said that he swung to the left 10 avoid striking tho youth, but he kept on running and ran into the right front fender of the machine. being tossed to the pavement. Tho man rushed him 10 the hospital where an examination revealed the fracture.
 Other witnesses of tho accident corrohorated the story told by the driver and he was allowed 10 go by the police.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-15
YEGGS MAKE BIG HAUL
Thieves Enter Syracuse House Early Today and Get Away With Loot Valued At S5O.OoO.

Syracuse, N. Y, Aug. IS R,- Thieves jimmed a window entered the home of Albert Sobey, early this morning and carried away a small safe containing nearly $50,000 in cash, jewels and securities.
 Mir. and Mrs. Sobcy and family lad been absent but an hour while they motored to a friends home, re- turning at 19:30 o'clock. A large touring car was seen to drive slow ly up and down the street shortly before the robbery was reported but NO description could be obtained of tho occupants.
 The loot consisted Of $500 in cash, s5,o0n in diamonds including one stone of four and a half carats, and $3o,Q0o in foreign bonds and Sc curitics.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-15
S25 A WEEK CLERK
 SUING MILLIONAIRE
Chicago Man Charges Mar quise de Jannelli
 With Islander

Chicago, Aug. 15 Rl-Because she accused him of taking some of her jewels and clothing and required him 10 sign an agreement to repay her, II. J. Brennan. a $2j a week grocery clerk. has sued the Mar uuisc de JannclIi for S1,00O,000 for islander.
 The marquise who is 42 years old, and is the widow of q former Italian ambassador to Japan, is credited with possession of property worth $2,00t,0O0. She lived here since February with her sister, Mrs. Alex under MoSlcy and has entertained aud been entertained by prominent society people,
 Brennan bases the islander action on circumstances associated with a party last Saturday at which he and the marquise were present. After the party he says she announced that she had lost some jewels, a hal, a lace collar, a handkerchief, her cig arot case and Cigaret holder. of q total value of S2,5OO. She accused him of theft.
 In the presence of three police men, Brennan says he was compelled 10 sign an agreement 10 repay SIC every Tuesday out of his $25 weekly salary until he paid $1,11O.
 AS a result of the charges, he es- timTtes the damage 10 his reputation at S1.o00,00O. Hearing of the suit is set for October 5.
 Brennan said he had not always been a grocery clerk. Two years ago when he first met the marquisc in Mexico City he was in the ad- vertising business. Since her arrival here he has been entertained fro quently by her.
 The marquisc. described as pretty petite, auburn haired and shinged was reported by officials at her hotcl 10 have suddenly left the city yes. terday.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-15
INSURANCE COMPANY
 CONTRASTING PAYMENT
Claims Judge Ross of Ten nessee, Auto Victim,
 Was a Suicide

Jackson, Tenn, Aug. 15 Pt-Suit to prevent the payment of an in- surance policy of $75.Q0o on the life of Judge J. w. Ross Of federal court for the western district of Tenncssce on inc grounds that the recent death of Judge Ross was caused by self destruction by drowning" was filed in United States district court yesterday by the Tn- tnrnatioual Life Insurance company of St Louis. The bill alleges that fraudulent statements were made at the time application was made for the insurance. which vas of the joint type. by Judge Ross, Thomas B. Carroll and J. L. Lamping.
 Physicians who examined the body of Judge Ross after his auto mobile had plunged into a creek near Jackson July 9, found that his death resulted from drowning. The judge was indicted July S for alleged irregularities in connection with the failure Of the Peoples Savings bank Carroll. former cashier Of the bank. was indicted with Judge Ross and is now at liberty under bond to ap- rear for trial next month on a charge of embezzlement of more than s3U". .ooo.
 Judge Ross. whose death was at tiihuted 10 an accident prior to his death denied any improper trans a'iions with the bank.
 Carroll Lamping and g s. Mc- CnnneI. receiver for the bank, are ranled defendants in the suit which declares the company is willing 10 refund sS.cS6. inc initial premium raid on the policy. Surrender Of the policy acceptance of the pre- lnium refund and the enioining of the defendants from ringing suit against lhe company, is asked in the lptitinO
New Britain herald., 1925-08-15
ANDERSON HAS BEEN
 CHAPMAN'S CLOSE PAL
Two Linked Together in Crime for Years-Robbed
 U. s. Mail Truck in 1921

New York. Aug. Is Pl-Gerald Chapman and George Anderson, who now is alleged to have wrecked vengeance in his name, have been inseparably linked in crime for years
 Their biggest job was their hold up of a mail truck on lower Broad way, this city, in October. 1921, in which they took about $2,40O,00O in cash, securities and jewels. Appre- hcnded for this crime, they were convicted and sentenced 10 Atlanta penitentiary for terms of 25 years each.
 Chapman escaped on April 5, 1923. after one unsuccessful break in which he was shot three times. With his pal at liberty the prison could not long hold Anderson, and he got away shortly by burrowing NIlHNl NlG ill -lOOt Mhlls
 Police officials believe the two immediately got together again and that both were copcerned in plan ming the footing of the store at New Britain, Conn.,. in the course Of which crime Chapman shot and killed patrolman James Skelly.
 Chapman was arrested at Mum cie, Indiana, last January on infor- nation given by Ben Hance. at whose home h", Anderson and 1 Charles (One Arm) Wolfe were staying. Subsequently Hance went 10 Hartford, Conn. and apeared as one of the chief witnesses for the l prosecution in the trial that result cd in Chapman's conviction for the murder Of Patroman Skelly.
 After his arrest Chapman re. l pcatedly made known the depth of his feeling against Hance, mutter. 1 ing threats to get "fhe man who turned me up for blood money"
 Anderson is believed to have known of this feeling and to have sworn 10 reap vengeance for htS pal
 Chapman was romantic figure in the underworld.
 The daring mail robbery here which he and Anderson engineered 1 Chapman's escape from Atlanta i peni1cntiary. a later break from a hospital where he was lying wound cd and his suave manner furnished the facts from which 3 master criminal" legend was built around him.
 Chapman was captured in Muncie upon information furnished by Ser Hance, supposedly in revenge fol giving the tip 10 the police and fol testifying against Chapman at the trial In Hartford soon after Chap. mans convinction in April Of in, murder of Patrolman James Skell, of New Britain, an investigation O his antecedcnts was begun. It wal then found that his real names wa! 1 George Charters and that since thu start his criminal career in hi youth. he had spent most Of hi ! time inside jail and reformator! walls.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-15
RACE HORSES SOLD

Cleveland, Aug. IS (P,-Two full sisters of Station Belle and Suma- tra, winner of the rainy day sweep stakes for two year old trotters Thursday and last year, respectively, were sold here yesterday.
 Cashmere, a yearling to Bclwin- Sienna, was purchased by John O'Brien, Cleveland, from Henry Schlesinger. Milwaukee. for sl0,ONo and David M. Lcok. New York, bought 2 weanling from W. NJ, Wright Chicago. owner of Belwin, for ts,0oo.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-15

With Mir, Dowd in the car was George C. Graham of Genessee street, Springfield. He was half asleep on the rear seat at the time of the crash and could give no ac- count of how the accident had hap pened.
 Graham wassthe owner of the car and, meeting Mir, Dowd in Hartford last evening, had offered to drive him 10 Springfield. Mir, Dowd said he would drive the car.
 Mir. Dowd leaves wife and two children, who have been spending the summer at Groton Long Point, Police Investigating the accident did not hold Graham in any way liable. but ho will probably appear as a witness in the hcarin.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-15
MURDERED MAN
 VISITED THIS CITY Hance Was Guest of Police
 During Murder Trial AMAZED AT FACTORIES
Might Have Received Share of Re- ward As He Gave First Tip After Recognizing Circular sent Out By Police.

Chief William C, Hart of the local police department was notified last night by telegram from E. c. Ran dolph, Muncie. Ind, chief of police, of the murder of Ben Iiance and his wife by George "Dutch" Anderson in rcprisal for his testimony against Gerald Chapman. This morning the chief sent telegram 10 Chief Ran dolph, asking him to extend his sympathy 10 the Hance family and expressing the sincere hope that the murderer is captured
 The part played by Hance In the capture and trial Of Chapman for the cold blcoded murder of Patroman James Skelly in the Davidson X Levonthal store on October 12 of last year was most important, and he was expected to receive a goodly share of the reward for the cap- tnre of the criminal for information he gave the Muncie police.
 During the trial of Chapman, | Hancc, with the Muncie police wit ! ncsses, were the guests of Chief 1 William .. Hart and Detective Ser gcant William P. McCue In this city
 Detective Sergeant McCue took the party on a tour of inspection of To- cal factories, and HanCc, who was a plain Hoosier farmer who had never travelled to any extent, was amazed at them. During his visit here, he became acquainted with number of | local men.
 Throughout the trial and since. f1ance has feared an attempt by Chapman's plas to secure vengeance on him for the part he played in the case. and news of his murder, all though shock to the local police, vas by no means a surprise, ac- cording to their stories today. De- tective Sergeant McCue today said (Continued on Page 13)
New Britain herald., 1925-08-15
SPRINGFIELD MAN KILLED
 M CRASH AT {. HARTFORD
William Dowd Meets Death When Auto Hits Guard Rail At Underpass, Rod Being Driven Completely Through His Body--AcetyIene Torch Used to Cut Corpse From Wreckage.

Hartford, Aug, Is P-Wiliam DoWd, 94, of 123 Orange street, Springfield. Mass. assistant manager of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. branch office in that city. was instantly killed at 3:5S this morn ing when the car which he was driving struck an iron guard railing along the railroad tracks at the East Hartford underpass.
 One of the rods was driven com- pletely through his body and thrust him out of the drivers seat into the rear seat. The car continued 14 feet before 1t came to stop. so en- tangling the rail with the car body that an acctylene torch had to he used to free Dowd's body from the rod.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-15
Expectations? Read What These People
 Did to Test It Out

Chicago. Aug. Is Rl-Three couples defied all manner of su- perstition when at 13 minutes after 1 o'clock the 18th minute of the 18th hour of Friday, they were married in death cell mum Der 13 of the old British convict ship Success, docked in the Chi cago river here.
 Thirteen guests carrying 13 black cats witnessed the cere- mony which was concluded amid the shattering of IS mirrors. Each bride carried coal black kitten. The jinX-defying sextettc was selected from eight non-su- pcrstitious couples who applied after advertisement for brides and grooms appeared in news papers.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-15
STEALS RIDE ON AIRPLANE, GOING
 FROM NEVADA TO LOS ANGELES, CAL

tnselage. He obeyed and thereby. Noseley related, saved them from crash.
 The wind tore Jacks shirt 10 sheds before the plane a1ighted here, so Major Moscley gave him an army shirt. Then it was noticed that he had not forgotten 10 tie his bedding roll securely 10 strut.
 Jack told newspaper mon he was l7 years of age and had left his home In Milwaukee July : to "bcat his way" to the coast He added that the adventure was his first ride in an airplane,