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New Britain herald., 1925-04-22
PEACE IN HEREIN
Election Days Comes and Goes With out BloOdshed--K. K. K. Candi- date Defeated.

Herrin, Ill.,, April 22.--Peace has come to stay in Herrin, storm center of Williamson county's factional dis turbances. in the opinion of Marshall D. Mccormack. chosen mayor yester- day in the hottest city election in years. Running on the citizens tick ct, Mccormack defeated Thomas Welty, ku Klux Klan candidate on the conservative ballot. by majori- ty of 197.
 Despite the intense interest in the election, which boiled q total of 4,- S9O against 4.6o0 two years ago, the voting passed off quietly. Nowhere did disorder appear.
 'ft is time for all of us to pull together" the new mayor said. "Herrin must go forward again."
 He added that he would try to serve all groups of persons with an administration free from favoritism.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-22
LAMPOON ISSUE MAY BE BARRED
Mail Dept. to Make Ruling on
 Harvard Paper

Boston, April 92.-Pendng a de- oision by the solicitor general at Washington on whether or not the current issue of the Harvard Lam poon, college humorous periodical, contains obscene matter and whether or not, consequently, 1t is mailable copies of the Lampoon are being held in the Cambridge. Mass, post office. Chief Inspector Park F. Col win of the New England postal dis trict said today. Copies of the Iam- poon were recently ordered removed from Boston and Cambridge news stands by the police of the two cities.
 One copy of the I.ampoon was sent yesterday, he said, to the solici- tor general. second copy was sent to United States Attorney Har- old P. Williams, to enable the dis trict attorney to decide whether any federal statute had been violated. The action taken by the post office officials, Inspector Colvin said was purely routine and prescribed by the InIes Of the department when Ques- ton arose as 10 inc status Of mat ter deposited for mailing.
 The matter to be ruled upon by the solicitor general. he said, was a cartoon on page 1S4 of the Lam poon which had been held objec- tionablc hy the Boston and Cam bridge police. No question had been raised, he said, relative to the use of the Unitcd States flag in 9urlesquc picture of Washington crossing the Delaware on the cover.
 The distribution of copies outside the Cambridge post office, the point of mailing, he said, had not boen held up.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-22
Police Dog Released
 After Serving Sentence

Jersey City, \. J., April 22.-Bel- ', au, an A. E. F. police dog, was or cred released today after serving a l-day sentence in the pound of the society for the Prevention of Cruel ' to Animals. Belleau was paroled ' custody of his mistress Mrs. Ga rielle Peer, by Judge Edward Mark v. who also dismissed & charge .ainst Mrs. Peer of allowing the 2 10 run unmuzzled.
 The dog was born in France dur the war and adopted by Major J..
 Peer, then on Sle staff of Gen t' Porshing. Ten days ago he bit boy and was impounded to be ex- uinad for rabies. The disease did t develop, and his war records" p'tened the heart of the law.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-22
SUSPENDED COP
 COMMITS SUICIDE
New Orleans Police Captain Unable to Stand Scandal

New Orleans, Louisiana, April 29, -police Captain Charles Hemard, central figure in "frame-up" con- royursy Whichc has shaken the New Orleans police department and N hich resulted in the suspension Of rapau Hemard, Chief of Detec- r,vrs Hraly and five other officers, ,lut bmsvlf 10 death here last night.
 "hc seven officers were suspended pIoNtng the arrest of Raymond 1oland. caught while holding up 'rUg store,
 I'll, ownership of an automobile, ,ul 70 have been used 10 convey Holland 10 the scene of the holdup was traced 10 a policeman, Albert Davidson, Al Hollands trial, the detcuse charged that Patrolman Davidson had suggested the crime. furnished his private automobile and revolver
 Holland was acquitted after Chief Healy testified that Patrolman Da- Nidson had admitted loaning his automobile 10 Captain Hemard the night of the crime. Healy testified that Davidson had intimated Hem ard had engineered the robbery, fur nishing Davidson's car and a gun 70 Holland, then double crossed" Holland in order 10 make a specta- cular arrest.
 Captain Hemard and a squad of officers arrested Holland.
 After a grand jury inquiry into the case and the publication of Pa trolman Davidson's affidavit sub stantiating Healy's testimony, all officers concerned were suspended pending trial.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-22
Shoots Wife and Her
 Father. Former Dies

Camden, \. J., April 22.--Captur- ed a short time after his 1S-year-old wife was shot in the head and killed last night, Albert James, a chauffeur, confessed 10 the shooting and also admitted he shot the girls father. The father, Elmer Richards, has bul- let wounds in his cheek and chest, but will recover. James told the po- lice he had been separated from his wife for week and had heard she had been seen with another man. He said he went 10 her fathers home last night. took off his shoes and sncaked upstairs to his wifes bed room, where he shot her. When the father came to investigate the shoot ing. James turned his gun on him and fired two shots.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-22

nois,
 While no organized effort is being made at present, the paper states, it is known that the Pittsburgh offi- cials are dissatisfied with the com missions ruling announced last Fri day.
 Definite decision of the manufac- turers may come after a full digest of the ruling 1t was said.
 Local manufacturers say that while the commissions order lowers the rates from Pittsburgh to Chica- go, 1t will have the effect of increas- ing them from the latter point to St. Louis.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-22
WILL ATTEND FUNERAL.

Washington, Apri, 9e.-Nice-Pres- ident and Mrs, Dawes will leave here tonight for Marietta, Ohio, 10 at t"1I the funeral there tomorrow of his aunt Mrs. Frances E. Dawes. Mir. and Mrs, Dawes, who are guests at the White House, had first planned to stay over here until Friday.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-22
Cincinnati Cop Fined
 And Sent to Prison.

Cincinnati, April 22.---An indication of the sentences to be imposed upon 59 Cincinnati policemen and village dry agents, who pleaded guilty 10 conspiracy to violate the national prohibition act, was given today when Louis Sunderman. police man. was sentenced to serve IS months in the Atlanta Penitentlary and fined s2.000 by Federal Dis trict Judge Hickenlopper.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-22
Injured When Run Down
 By an Auto in Milford

Milford. April 22.-Daniel Cron- an, 45, of 13 Hine Place, New Hav- cn. suffered a scalp wound and pos- sible internal injuries when he was struck by an automobile on River street today. He was taken to Mil- ford hospital. Thomas F. O'Reilly of Brooklyn, N. Y, driver of the auto mobile, is held in $500 bail pending the outcome of Cronan's injuries. Cronan is motorman in the express department of the Connecticut Co.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-22
SCIENTISTS COOPERATE.
Carnegie Institute and Coast GeOdetic Survey Working Together

Washington, April 22.-The Carnegie Institute, the Geodetic Survey and the Geologica Survey have combined to conduct an exhaustive study Of seismological phenomena. Efforts will be made to obtain an appropri- ation from congress for furthering the work
 William Bowie, government f"is- mographer, estimates that 5000 earth tremors occur annually, each having a bearing upon the science of forecasting other terrestrial move
New Britain herald., 1925-04-22
Holyoke Boxer Better,
 COllapsed in Ring

Holyoke. Mass, April 22.-Stanley T.avoie, a young Worcester boxer who collapsed in the sixth round of a bout with Gene LaFrance of this city last night, under auspices of the Valley A. A., is making a good re- covery at Providence hospital, where he was taken under the impression that he had suffered concussion of the brain. Examination showed that his collapse was due to stomach trouble, believed to have been caused by over eating. He will be obliged to remain at the hospital a few days, it is said.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-22
RATE HEARING AGAIN
Pittsburgh Steel and Iron Officials Want I. c. C. to Again Take up Freight Reduction.

Pittsburgh, April 22-A movement is under way by local steel and iron officials, says the Gazette Times to- day to ask the Interstate commerce commission to reopen its cases in the reduction Of freight rates on steel and iron commodities moving from Pittsburgh to Chicago. St. Louis and points in southern Indiana and Hi
New Britain herald., 1925-04-22
BIG OIL DEAL.
Shale Patents Involved in S2,500,-
 OO0 Business Exchange.

Santa Barbara. Calif., April 22.-A syndicate of Los Angeles capitalists yesterday bought the Continental Shale Oil Products company which operates large plant near Santa Maria, this county, for s2,5O0,00o. The sale carries title 10 patents perfected by the late Dr. David T. Day for the extraction of oil from shalc.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-22
FISHERMAN DROWNED

Boston, April ss,-The fishing schooner Elizabeth w, Noonan, Cap tain Richard Stanfield, arrived to- day from Browns Banks bringing
New Britain herald., 1925-04-22

ments Preliminary study already has convinced him Of a major earth quake somewhere along the Atlantic coast within the next 100.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-22

word of the loss of Harry Baker gcf Cape Porpoise, Me-. a member lof the crew. Baker was drowned last Sunday while setting travis when his dory overturned.
Evening star., 1925-03-11

emn requiem mass celebrated by
Bishop William Turner of Buffalo,
n. Y.. assisted by his brother, Rev.
DR.. John Turner Of Dunwoodie Sem
mary, N. Y, who are cousins of the
deceased.
Other clergymen who assisted at
the mass are Rev. DR.. Patrick ]. Nc
Cormick and Rev. Paul Furfey from
the Catholic University. Among other
priests in the sanctuary were Right
Rev. Mgr. Filippo Bernardina and Rev.
DR.. McVey of the Catholic University,
and Rev. NJ. ]. R'ordan and Rev
Francis <. Cavanagh of ST. Martins
parish. and Rev. Edward L. Buckley
and Rev. John J. Coady Of st. Mat
thews parish.
Five grandsons of the deceased
served as altar boys.
Sisters from the Sisters College.
the Little Sisters Of the Poor and ST.
Joseph's Orphanage and brothers from
st. Johns College and from the I'm
maculate Conception Boys School
were in attendance at the mass
Many members of the Holy Name
Society from all the Catholic parishes
gathered for the mass. Mr.. Keefe had
been member of this society for
more than so years and took a great
interest in its activities. For many
years he has been a generous con-
Stributor to many local charities and
eleemosynary institutions.
He Is survived by his widow, Mary
Reagan Keefe; a son. Thomas ].
Keefe, and a daughter, Mrs. P. f.
Hannah, and eight grandchildren.
Evening star., 1925-03-11
DeatbS.

LUFBERY. On Wednesday, March II, 1925,
ELIZABETH P. LUFBERY, age rs years
Funeral from above address Friday, March
ID, at 2 pm. Interment in Rock Creek
MITCHELL. Tuesday. March 10. 1925. at N
An, ALICE X. wife of DR.. John W.
Mitchell and daughter of Mrs. Alice a. and
Notice of funeral later II
MORRISON. Wednesday. March II. 1925. at
$40 am. LAURA C., beloved wife OF
frank f,,I Morrison. Funeral services at Oak
a:so ain ohapel m on Friday March la. 1925 at
ODER: Departed this life Tuesday. March
~; is2o. at $40 pm; Ut United states Ma
Leila V ober Funeral nef from hi. hqtehp Isse qesi 81
dence. 126 st. s.e. Notice of time later)
srkAsgE Wsss1ston Tufsdag nTis M1EGs o 1877 in
son of Mr.. James spraEue, 5ol s. Luzerns
ave, ave. BALTIMORE; Nd. Remains resting in
s.w. Notice of funeral hereafterj
WEBSTER. Entered into eternal rest We'd
nesday morning, March II, 1925. at 5
o'cloek: at her residence. 800 Z st. s.w:,
FRANCES r., devoted wife Of George N.
Webster. Notice of funeral later. John T.
Rhines & Co. in charge.
WEIGAED. Tuesday March 10 1925, at 1:15
Pm, at her residence. 1910 Girard st NV,
IRENE ELIZABETH (nee Reynoldsl, be
loved wife Of Frank A. Welgand, aged 36
years. Funeral from her late residence
1oIu Drdfu ST. nW.r tFloay, mdrch lot nj
$50 am, thence to ST. Paul's Church, 18th
ana SITS. NV, where solemn requiem mass
will be sung for the repoee Of her soul at
10 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited
Interrnent at st. Johns Cemetery, Forest
Gien Nd. Il
WINTER: On TUESDAY, March TO- 1925. Miss
KATE WINTER of the Detroit apartment.
Notice of funeral In Thursdays Post
WoRTHAA. Tuesday, March 10. 1925. at the
residence Of her grandson, Roy G. Richard
son, Apt. 324. The Portner, SARAH FRA
ZIER WORKMAN. widow of the late James
A. Wortham. Funeral services from the
above address Thursday, March II, at pm.
Interment Arlington National Cemetery.
Evening star., 1925-03-11
DR.. JOHN F. HAYF0RD
DIES IN ILLINOIS
Noted Scientist Prominent In
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Research.

DR.. John Fillmore Hayford, director
OF the College of Engineering, North
western University, Evanston, Ill,
who died in Evanston Monday, was
a former resident of Washington. He
was Sc years old.
While a resident of Washington,
from 1898 to 1909, DIR. Hayford was
the chief of the Division of Geodesy
of the United States Coast and Geo
detic Survey. Prior to that time he
had been a resident of Washington
for several short periods while a
mathematician in the Coast and Geo
detic Survey and, later, connected
with the field force of that organiza-
tion.
DR.. Hayford was an eminent scien-
tist, known nationally and interna-
tionally on account of his determine
tion of the shape and size OF the
earth and his proof of the theory of
isostasy while with the Coast and
Geodetic Surrey. His dimensions for
the earth have been adopted by the
international Geodetic and Geophysi-
cal Union as the best in existence. His
work in isostasy marked a new epoch
in the study of the earth and the proc
cesses which deform it's surface. For
his work in isostasy the Victoria civil
medal of the Royal Geographical So
ciety of London, England. was con-
ferred on him early in 1924.
During the war Prof. Hayford was
connected with the National Advisory
Committee for Aeronautics. At the
time of his death he was a research
associate of the Carnegie Institution
of Washington and under a grant
from that institution he was inves-
Evening star., 1925-03-11
gn Men1nrian1.

BROWN. Sacred to the @em9Ey Of our der lea.
husband and father; GEORGE n Who wno left
US i've years ago today, March II. 1s2o
Gone. but not forgotten.
H., MILTON c.. MARGARET II.
BURROWS. In sad but loving remembrance
r. BURROWS, who departed this life two
years ago today, March IL, 1923
A shadow rests upon our home,
We miss his well loved face;
wher'er we turn, wherer we look.
We see his vacant ca place G sadiy n y,I missed 4ISsp
loved mother, SARAH ANN CLIFFORD. who
died two years ago today, March IL. 1923
Some may think you are forgotten,
But never shall you be.
For long God gives me life
SON WILLIAM.
CLIFFORD. To the dear memory Of our
Es5ss' Esas' this life two years ago. A'''' -
Dearest mother. how we miss yoq.
And our hearts are aching sorely,
But know that you are happy
Where there is only peace and rest
HER LOVING DAUGHTER MARY.
CLIFFORD. In sad but loving remembrance
CLIFFORD, who departed this life two
years ago today. March II. 1923
Some may think you are forgotten,
But pever shall you be,
For as long as God gives us life
We shall always think Of thee.
HER DAUGHTER RENA AND SISTER
CRAMER. In sad but loving rsmembranee Of
our dear wife and mother; ANNE ANN e z; CRA. .
ago today, March H. 1923.
Loved In life in death remembered
DEVOTED HUSBAND AND CHILDREN.
DAY. Sacred to the memory Of my dear wife
and our IoyinG mother: =: Agnes E DAY. DAY toee nee
year ago, March IL, 1924
At heavens gate you will stsEd and wait.
Dear mother from pain and sorrow set
will clasp your hand and see you smile
When the ssfe s 9Rsned Sn sor me 1a1,pRyS
REGINA. JOSEPH. ALoYsIUs.
HART. In sad but loving remembrance Of my
dear son, WILLIAM l. HART. who died
twelve years ago today, March IL 1slS.
T Of my @ dear wife. IDA ', GossBURe. de-
voted and true, who departed this life one
year ago today, March II. 1924
NAILEY. In sad but loving memory or my
dear husband, ALFRED ": EAILEY. who
died hve years ago today. March II. 1920.
1t is lonely here without you
| For life is not the same for
Since you were called away
| his DEVOTED WIFE. NARY c. NA1IEY
(NEE sIMMoNs} AND CHILDREN.
nv dear mother. Mrs NARY NICHOLS,
who departed this life three years ago to
day, March IL.
No one knows the silent heartache.
Only those who have lost can tell
or the grief that 10 borne in silence
For q mother lost and loved 50 we'll.
MINNIE.
NICHOLS. In loving memory Of my dear
friend, MARY NICHOLS, who departed this
life three years ago today. March Ii, 1922.
This month recalls the memory
or my loved one laid to rest,
Just token of devotion
While she sleeps among the blessed.
HER TRUE FRIEND. MARY Y. REED.
o'BRIEN. In loving remembrance of our dear
OBRIEN, who departed this life one year
ago, March IL, 1924
We did not know the pain you bore,
We did not see you die:
We only know you went away
And never said goodbye.
| MOTHER AND FATHER, SISTERS AND
| BROTHERS.
Evening star., 1925-03-11
MRS. M. B. CONWAY DIES.
Daughter of Louisville Pioneer
Was Widely Known Here.

Mrs. Margaret Bacon Conway of
Louisville, KY, died at the residence
OF her daughter, Mrs. Perry S. Heath,
2l00 5 street, at noon yesterday after
a lingering Illness. Mrs. Conway was
the only daughter Of the late Jere-
miah Bacon, a pioneer merchant of
Louisville, and widow of Capt. George
w. Conway, U. S. A.
Mrs. Conway was well known in
Washington, having made frequent
visits here during the past 80 years,
during which time she. formed many
intimate personal acquaintances.
She leaves two daughters, Mrs.
Heath of this city and Mrs. Herbert
o. Stetson of Boston, a son, Edwin
Bacon Conway of Louisville, KY, and
a brother, jeremiah Bacon, also Of
Louisville.
The remains, accompanied by the
family, left Washington today for
burial in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louis
vile, KY.
Evening star., 1925-03-11
THE WEATHER

District Of Columbia-Partly cloudy
and colder tonight. minimum tenn
perature above freezing; tomorrow
probably fair; moderate west and
northwest winds.
Maryland-Partly cloudy and cold
er tonight; tomorrow probably fair;
fresh west and northwest winds.
Vfrginia-Fair in north and prob
ably showers in south portion to-
night, slightly colder; tomorrow prob
ably fair; moderate to fresh south
west shifting to north winds.
West Virginia-Partly cloudy and
colder tonight; tomorrow fair.
Records for "a Hours.
IL midnight, So; am, 54; 8 am, So;
noon. SO.
Barometer pm, 5000: 8 pm.
1898; IL midnight, 1895; am, 1882;
am, 1895; noon, 1886.
Highest temperature, 69, occurred
at noon today.
Lowest temperature, 5s, occurred at
7:40 am. today
Temperature same date last year
Highest, 81; lowest. 80.
q. Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition OF the
water at Great Falls at 8 am. today
Temperature, A; condition, clear.
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by United States Coast
and Geodetic SurveyD
Today-Low tide. 3:04 am. and 1922
pm; high tide. 8:44 am. and s:04 pm
Tomorrow-Low tide, 3:41 am. and
4;04 pm; high tide, 9:23 am. and
9:43 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose 6:27 am; sun sets
GIL pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises 6:26 am: sun
sets, 6:12 pm.
Moon rises 7:25 pm; sets 7:13 am.
Automobile lamps to be lighted
one-half hour after sunset.
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star., 1925-03-11

tigating the problems connected
with evapora ton and the water level
of the Great Lakes.
The results Of DR.. Hayford's inves-
legations and research are contained
In publications of the United States
Coast and Geodetic Survey, the Car
negie Institution of Washington and
In numerous scientific and engineer
ing journals.
He received the honorary degree
Sc. D. from George Washington Uni-
versity in 1913. in recognition of the
distinguished work he did while con-
nected with the Coast and Geodetic
Survey.
DR.. Hayford was member of the
Cosmos Club and was member of
number Of scientific organizations. in
cluding the National Academy of
Sciences, American Philosophical So
ciety, the American Astronomical So
ciety, the American Society of Civil
Engineers and the Western Society of
Engineers.
Evening star., 1925-03-11
Oriental Scholar Dies.

SANDOWN. England, March 11.-Sir
Alexander Hosie, professor of Chi
nese at Oxford University, died yes
terday. He was born in 1853. He was
a student interpreter in China in
1875, and held several important posi-
tions in the Far East. He was the
British delegate to the Shanghai in
ternationsl opium commission in 1909
and was appointed personally to In
vestfgate the production of opium in
China In 1910. He was the author of
a number of works on the Far East.
Evening star., 1925-03-11
RITES FOR S. H. BASSETT.
Civil War Veteran to Be Buried
In Arlington Friday.

Samuel II. Bassett, veteran OF 81
battles in the Civil War and for 26
years an employe of the Treasury
Department, died at his home, II S
street, Monday.
Mr.. Bassett, who was 76 years of
age, had been a resident Of Washing
ton since 1899. He was native of
Ohio and enlisted in the 27th Ohio
Infantry. Company I, in February,
1854. He left the Army in May, 1855.
He was a member of Lincoln Post,
No. l, G. A. r.; Federal Lodge. No. 1,
+. A. A. M; former grand chan
cellor of the Knights of Pythias and
a member of Lincoln Road M. E.
A military and Masonic funeral viii
be held at the residence Friday. In
terment will be In Arlington Nation
Cl Cemetery at O'Clock.
Evening star., 1925-03-11
GarbS of Chunks.

CLARKE. We wish to extend our sincere
thanks to our relatives and friends for their
sympathy and beautiful noral tributes at
the death Of our beloved daughter and sister,
GRACE A. CLARKE. TEE FAMILY.
IRWIN. We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks and sincere appreciation to Rev. C..
c. Williams, Brother Noland, class leader;
deaconesses Of Union Wesley Church and
many friends for their kind dness. sympathy
and beautiful floral tributes at the death of
my loving nephew, CALVIN J. IRWIN.
HIS FAITHFUL AUNT IDA AND LOVING
BROTHER JAMES.
SHISLER. We wish to express our thanks
and appreciation to the many friends of our
beloved sister. KATE G. SHlSLER, for their
kindness and beautiful floral tributes.
THE FAMILY. .
Evening star., 1925-03-11
MRS. ]. A. WORTHAM DIES.
Widow of Confederate officer Will
Be Buried Tomorrow.

Funeral services will be conducted
tomorrow at 2 o'clock at the Portner
apartment, Fifteenth and u streets.
for Mrs. Sarah A. Workman, widow
of James A. Wortham, who died Tues
day of pneumonia. Rev. DR.. Harvey
Dunham OF the Western Presbyterian
Church will of1ciate. Interment will
be in the Confederate section of
Arlington Cemetery.
Mrs. Wortham was born in Fred
ericksburg, Va. 80 years ago. Shortly
fafter the Civil War; in which her
husband was a lieutenant on the staff
of Gen. Holmes, famous Confederate
raider. the family came to this city.
Evening star., 1925-03-11
Bartender Files AppeaI.

John Winston, bartender at a near
beer saloon at half
and D streets, today appealed from
the decision of Justice Hoehling of
the District Supreme Court finding
him in contempt of court for alleged
violation of a paddock" injunction.
The court imposed a fine of $500 or
80 days in Jail
Evening star., 1925-03-11
Telephone Official Killed.

CHICAGO, March 11.-Joseph Jones,
81, treasurer of the Bell Telephone Co.
of Montreal, Canada, was instantly
killed yesterday when he jumped or
fell into an elevator shaft from the
eighth floor of a hotel where he was
stopping. He had suffered a nervous
breakdown, relatives said, and had
been here visiting for several weeks.
Evening star., 1925-03-11
Noted Geologist Dies.

OTTAWA, Ontario. March 11.-Dr.
william McInnes, former director of
Geological Survey OF Canada and d.
rector of the Victoria Museum, Otta-
wa, died in local hospital yester-
day after a lingering illness, aged ST.