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New Britain herald., 1925-01-06
R. IS. GOVERNOR
 OUTLINES PLANS
Discusses Finance, Divorce
 Laws, Etc., in Message

Providence, R. L. Jan, 6,--Prompt passage of emergency appropriation measures to correct the eituation eX- isting in Rhode Island because Of deadlock In the last legislature which prevented transaction of state husi- ness was urged by Governor Aram J. Pothier today in his inaugural ad- dress to tho new general assembly The governor asked the adoption ot remedial legislation 10 make lmpos- sible a recurrence ot such a situa- ton.
 "Conditions in Rhode Island al this time make imperative Inc early adoption Of needed legislation in or der promptly 10 restore orderly op- eration of the departments oi the state, and that we may resStahlish Rhode Islands credit s'dnling with in and without the borders of our commonwealth" Governor Pothier said.
 The first duty before the general assembly at its present session is the adoption Of emergency appropria- ton bills for the payment Of obliga- tions contracted by the various de- partments during the past year and at present unpaid because of the failure of the last general assembly to adopt the annual appropriation ldlls. These charges against the state are for wages of employes, for work performed and for materials and merchandise purchased. As matter Of justice 10 the individuals, firms and corporations owed by the state and as step toward the quick restoration of Rhode Islands high credit and financial standing, these emergency appropriation bills should be immediately adopted.
 Financial Measures.
 Then the general assembly should give serious consideration to and as soon as possible adopt such remedial legislation as will prevent our state from ever again being placed in q position of not being able 10 pay de- partmental employees flor services, and merchants and contractors for merchandise, material and labor" " Governor Pother recommended that the legislature approve con- stitutional amenduent whereby the property qualification would be abol- ished as a prerequisite 10 voting for elective offices in cities. He pro- posed the appointment Of bipartisan committees to study senate reappor- tionment and the redistricting of the house of representatives, and urged that legislative steps be taken 10 create an efficient state constabulary and motor patrol to regulate traf- fic on state highways, A bureau Of investigation under the jurisdiction of the attorney generals department also was recommended. Election Of sheriffs by the people of the various counties instead of' by the legisIa- ture as at present, reform Of lcgai procedure and divorce laws, proyi- sion for absentee voting, and in creased aid 10 educational institu-
New Britain herald., 1925-01-06
BodwelI Realty Co.
 Declares Dividend

The directors of the BodweIl Realty Co, yesterday deqIared reg ular per cent dividend to it's share holders.
 The company has had success full season. and in addition to its Sanford, Florida office, opened last winter, it has opened additional of fees in Orlando and Daytona, ill that state.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-06
STRICKEN ON STREET,
 WOMAN DIES SUDDENLY
Mrs. Emma Winnacott Of Whiting Street, Taken Home, succumbs to
 Attack of Cerebral Hcmorrbago

Mrs. Emma Winnacott. age .5s years. of l0i Whiting street, died suddenly at her home last evening about 2 o'clock. Shortly before I o'clock. Sergeant Matthias Rival re- eeived telephone call from Marion Thomas of 64 Maple street saying that . woman was lying on the yeranda at 24 Maple street, ap- parently sick.
 Policeman Michael Brophy and Patrick J. o'Mara were sent to. the scene in the police ambulance and they found Mrs. Winnacott alive but complaining of severe pains about
New Britain herald., 1925-01-06
City Items

Victrolas and Pianos, at Morans- advt.
 The police have been notified by the commissioner of motor vehicle. that the licenses of Vincent Terni of s4 Daily avenue and Arthur Brink of 46 Pliny avenue have been returned,
 Gulbransen player pianos at Morans -advt-
 Patrolman George Moffatt of the police department is confined at his Pennington avenue home by ill., ness.
 Remarkable Clearance Sale of Dresses at Mary Elizabeth Dress Shop. s7 W. Main, Professional Bldg. Val. to $3s.5o: choice at s10 and SIS -advt. .H.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-06

Maybe it was Ali Baba and his Forty Thieves who stole the last lines from the forty lfmericks which the Herald is going to print.
 Anyway, the lines are gone. And we want them back.
 Will you help Us get them and take a chance on winning 8 suitable reward?
 \ limerick a day will be printed in the Herald, starting Monday, January 12, and to the person who sends in the best last line we will give B prize.
 Watch for full announce mcnt and first limerick on Monday, January 12,
 The Limerick Editor, Herald, should be on every answer sent in. S1 will be awarded by the judge, and 10 o'clock the morning after the Limerick appears in the Herald, will be the closing time. Be sure and have your name and address on the answer. The contest starts January 12 --- Monday, and is free for all.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-06

Is entitled to royalties between 1914 and 1917 on the same ground that he was granted the original amount, and asks a re-argument to prove hts case. The factory alleges he Is entitled to none and asks permission to re-argue.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-06
PAPER COMPANY SHE'S

Sarah Siegal of this city has been named defendant in a suit for S400 brought by the Eagle Paper Co.,, of Hartford, the plaintiff claiming the defendant owes it S342.45. Consta- ble Fred Wrinkle has garnisheed money to the extent of $500 in the hands of the New Britain Invest ment Go. The writ was issued by Schatz & Schatz of Hartford and is returnable in the court of common pleas the first Tuesday of February.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-06
Launs WORLD PLIERS.

Washington. Jan. 6,--The mission of the American world fiiers was diplomatic as we'll as aeronautical. and they left "trail of goodwill around the world" Secretary Weeks told the house military committee to- day in explaining recommendations for rrewarding the fliers.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-06
TAX RATE HERE LOW.

In a group of 49 cities in the United States whose population ranges between 50,000 and 100000. this city has the fourth lowest tax rate per $1.O00 of adjusted tax prop, orty valuation. the board of assess ors has learned.
 New Britain with s?2 per thou sand is bettered only by Little Rock, Ark, with $17.10, Holyoke, Mass, with $@1,50, and Wheeling. West Virginia. with $2L04.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-06
Modern Methods

It's a long step in ad- vance from the town crier and the posted mo- tice to the modern Want Ad.
 The Want Ads today reach every nook and corner of the commun- ity, they reach people in every walk of life; and they reach them each day.
 The modern Want Ad does its work quickly accomplishing its object effectively and at mini mum expense.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-06
Special Notice

The officers of Unity Rebekah lodge will be installed Friday eve- ming in Odd Fellows hall, Arch street, by District Deputy President Cuckle of Bristol. Installation sup per at 6:So. Price soc.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-06
This Date in History

lsSS-James A. Burden, manufac- turer' born. He was head of the Burden Iron Works, Troy, N. Y.
 lSSS-The first telegraph instru- ment completed.
 1S4a-Clarence King, geologist and author born. He was origina- tor Of the P. S. Geological Survey.
 1S5a-Henry E. Dixey, actor, born.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-06
Special Notice

Don't forget the noon day lunch at the Trinity N. E, Church We'd nesday, January 7th, from 11:50 to 1:30. Price 65c,
New Britain herald., 1925-01-06
City Advertisement.

Sealed bids win be received by this Commission for painting the interior of our No. Fire Station House with two coats of paint Bidders are re- 'quested to see Chief Noble for full information and details regarding this work, All bids to be considered shall be in the hands of the Clerk of this Commission on or before 7:S0 P. M. Tuesday. January 18th, 1925. We reserve the right to reject any one or all bids. r...
 BOARD OF FIRE
 COMMISSIONERS E John J. Keogh, Clerk.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-06
Daily Thoughts

Delays have dangerous ends"
New Britain herald., 1925-01-06
AUTOMOTIvE

Auto and Truck Agencies 6 BUICK MOTOR CARs-saies and seryice Capitol Buick Co.,. le5 Arch St.. Phone 2607.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Burial Lots. sionumen,s

BURIAL vAULTs-concreis sissi rein. forced; water proof. dramatically sesi- cd. will vetiaH either wood or metal. Do not requits larger, iots Reasonably priced. N. B. Vault Co.,, kensng gton. Tel. 6i1.1h .l.t ~
New Britain herald., 1925-01-06

IT WILL PAY You-To WALK A FEW STEPS AND LOOK OVER OUR WIN TER UNDERWEAR AND FLANNEL SHIRT BARGAINS. ARMY. & NAVY
 STORE, NEXT TO WESTERN UNION.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-06

PASS BOOKING. 22S07 on Coniinerciai Trust Co.,. lost. Finder please return to above bank, t+ vts
New Britain herald., 1925-01-06

BROWN GRIP--lost Sunday In Hartford New Britain trolley. Reward if returned to w. H. Fetzell Robbins Ave. Maple Hill.
Evening star., 1925-04-23
WHEELER RESUMES
STAND AT TRIAL
Testimony May Conclude
Case if Stipulation by De-
tense Is Agreed Upon.
By the Associated Press.

GREAT FALLS, Mont, April ca
Senator Burton X. Wheeler resumed
the witness stand in his trial today to
with Gordon Campbell, Montana oil
operator, for whom he Is accused of
illegally appearing before the Depart
ment of the Interior in prosecution
of oil land permits.
Developments in the trial hinged
today upon whether opposing counsel
would agree to end the case when the
testimony of the accused Senator is
completed or suspend court sessions
pending the arrival of additional de
tense witnesses from the East.
Additional defense witnesses were
called in an attempt to controvert
the testimony of the Government S
witness, George +. Hayes, New York
attorney.
Senator Wheeler took the witness
stand yesterday. reviewing his entire
connection with Gordon Campbell
Montana oil operator, in whose behalf
he is alleged to have appeared before
the department. The Senator admit
ted having discussed one oil land per
NIT with officials of the department
but declared his action did not con
stitute an appearance.
Denies Making Call.
Defense counsel, 1t became known
last night, proposed in a conference
with Government lawyers and Fedora
Judge Frank s. Dietrich, before whom
the case is being tried, that they
would rest their case If the prosecu
ton would agree to stipulation show
ing that the Washington records oi
the telephone company there would
show no account of a telephone cal
between Edwin s. Booth, former solici
tor in the Interior Department, an6
Hayes in New York on March 13
1928. District Attorney John L. Slat
terry had not decided the question al
a late hour last night.
Hayes previously testified thai
Booth called him by telephone on that
date and arranged for a conference
March 16 in New York between Hayes
and Senator Wheeler. Mr.. Booth ties
titled that he recalled making no such
telephone call. Senator Thomas J
Walsh, chief of Wheeler's counsel de
clared in open court he would produce
a telephone company official, whc
would testify that there was no rec
ord of the call.
CALLS FOR. WITNESS
Evening star., 1925-04-23
FIGHT ON HINDENBURG
BY U. S. BANKS DENIED
Berlin Foreign Office and Bankers
Association Declare Re-
port Is False.
By the Associated Press.


BERLIN, April 23.-The foreign
Office today denied a report current
here that the American Bankers AS
sociation had informed Foreign Min
lister Stresemann, leader of the Ger
man Peoples Party, that the election
of Field Marshal Won Hindenburg to
the German presidency would be det-
rimental to further. negotiations for
American credits. 1t was stated no
such communication had been re.
ceived up to midday either directly or
through Ambassador Won Nathan.
AUGUSTA, Ga, April 23.-No ca
blegram to Berlin of any nature has
been forwarded or authorized by the
executive council of the American
Bankers Association, in session here,
William E. Knox of New York. presi-
dent, declared today in regard to re-
ports from Berlin saying such a ru-
NOR was current there.
Mr.. Knox said he had been asked
over long distance yesterday If it
were true that the bankers associa.
ton had cabled the German govern.
ment that the election of Hindenburg
to the presidency would cause Amer
lean bankers to refuse to approve
German financing in this country, and
that he had laughed at the report.
Evening star., 1925-04-23
HOUGHTON TAKES
UP LONDON DUTIES
New u. S. Envoy Hailed by
British-Confidence Voiced
by Press.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, April 23.-Alanson B..
Houghton, new American Ambassador
to Great Britain, arrived at Padding.
ton station at 4 pm. from Plymouth
and was greeted by the staffs of the
embassy and the consulate and by
j. 3. Monck, representing the British
government. Mr.. Monck conveyed
Foreign Secretary Chamberlain well
come to the new envoy. Ambassador
Houghton was accompa anied by his
daughter, Miss Matilda Houghton. An.
other daughter, Miss Elizabeth Hough-
ton, is in school in Switzerland.
The Times today expresses conf
dence that Amba ssador Houghton will
maintain the high standard set by
previous American envoys. 1t adds
that 1t is idle to speculate as to what
the United States will or will not do
in the near future in world diplomacy.
but says that las far as the treat
ment of the big current questions be.
tween the two countries is concerned,
there is good reason to feel hopeful
with Mr.. Houghton here and Mr.. Kel.
logg there"
SILENT ON RIG TSSTTES
Evening star., 1925-04-23
Bolipian Diplomat Battles
Policeman in Liquor ROW
Officer Cut in Fight
When TsUO Fall
Through Door.
Attache Demands
Immunity and
Is Released.

Diplomatic immunity prevented the
arrest early today of Senior Don Jorge
Blacud Jofre, an attache of the Bo-
lfvian legation, after a fight with
Policeman William j. Middleton of the
first precinct, which started when the
young diplomat, it is alleged, resented
the policemans questioning him
about bottle of alleged intoxicants
he was passing around among friends
seated with him in a Fourteenth
street restaurant.
Middleton, he later reported, enter
ed the restaurant about o'clock this
morning and found Jofre seated at a
table with two or three friends. A
bottle containing liquor. it is alleged,
was on the table at the time and when
the policeman approached Jofre for
explanations the latter offered him a
drink, which the policeman declined.
Resists Arrest.
Middleton asked Jofre for his name.
Who wants to know?" Jofre is
alleged to have replied, and about
that time a waiter brought an egg
sandwich to the diplomat, who insist
ed that the policeman eat it.
Middleton again declined and Jofre
rose to his feet. When Middleton
started to place him under arrest,
Jofre resisted, and both of them,
scuff1ing. broke through a glass panel
in the front door of the restaurant.
Middleton's leg was cut and bled pro-
fussly, but he stuck to his prisoner
and took him to the first precinct
station house.
There Jofre made known his iden-
tity, but he was held until the ar
rival of another legation attache, who
Evening star., 1925-04-23

identified him. He was then released
with no charges entered against him.
Middleton went to George Washing
ton Hospital for first aid. He lost
about a quart of blood from the
wound. Meanwhile the bottle had
disappeared and the police lost part
of the evidence for a report, which,
it is stated will be filed with the
State Department.
The State Department declined
comment in the case today and the
prohibition unit denied knowledge of
the affair. 1t was explained, how
ever, that the diplomatic immunity
extended to representatives of fog:
eign powers was very broad" and
that no test had ever been made to
determine its extent.
At the legation TODAY Senor Jotre
denied that he was implicated in any
row with a policeman, and said that
he was not in restaurant this
morning and knew nothing of the
affair.
Evening star., 1925-04-23
SOFIA POLICE KILL
FOURTH IN BOMBING
Terrorist Is Shot Down, Like
Leader, Upon Refusal
to Surrender.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
SOFIA, April 23.-The revolution
list Tehountouloff, one of the princi-
pal terrorists under Ninkoff, the al
legged Communist leader in the recent
cathedral bomb outrage, who was shot
and killed by the police Monday, met
death today in much the same manner
as his chief. Discovered by the police
he refused to surrender, they declare
and was shot down.
He was the fourth principal cornered
and slain.
Regarding the wild rumors in circu-
lation that thousands of persons have
been killed or arrested since the bomb
explosion, it is learned from what is
considered trustworthy authority that
these are gross eXaggerations. Al.
though detailed information is lack
ing, the number killed, it is asserted,
does not amount to more than a few
dozen.
There have been 1,500 arrests, but
many of those taken by the author.
tiles have already been released.
INVASION TS FEARED
Evening star., 1925-04-23
Filipino Drowned
By Neighbors for
"Harboring Deuil''
By WALTER j. RORR.


By Radio to The Star and Chicago Daily News
MANILA, April 23.-Pablo Della
Cruze, 60-year-old Filipino. has
been drowned by four Filipino
neighbors at Cavite, across the bay
from Manila. The guilty four, ar
rested, told the constabulary that
Cruze was a witch, who made his
Japanese son-in-law sick.
To drive out the devil spirit they
ducked the aged man in Manila
Bay, holding him under the water,
they said, until white butterfly
escaped from his mouth. This but
terf1y, they believed. was the form
the evil spirit assumed. Such be-
liefs in witchery and sorcery are
common through the Islands. CIV
ing rise to many crimes of assault
and murder every year.
Copyright, 1925. by Chicago Daily News Co.
Evening star., 1925-04-23
WILL NOT DICTATE
COUNCIL CREATION
Commissioners Decide Selec-
ton of Members Entirely
Up to Citizens.

The District Commissioners viii not
take any steps TO have election of the
Citizens Advisory Council postponed
or to suggest a change in the method
of creating the council.
They reiterated their position in the
matter today after George M. Yeat-
man. president of the South Wash
ington Citizens Association, had call
of his association to the plan of choos-
ing a council of eight men from the
city at large.
Wants District Choice.
Mr.. Yeatman laid before the city
heads South Washington's proposal
that the council be made up of 10
members, chosen as follows: Three
from the northwest, two from the
northeast, two from the southeast.
one from the southwest and two from
the colored associations.
Commissioners Rudolph and Bell
endeavored during the conference to
convince Mr.. Yeatman that the crea-
ton of the council as proposed will
not in any way affect the considera-
ton which the city authorities will
give to the local needs of the south
west and all other sections of the city.
Col. Bell said he called attention to
number of pending projects for the
Identification of the National Capital
that will directly benefit the South
west, including the reconstruction of
the river front, the erection of new
Government buildings in that section
and the turning over of certain Dis
trict property in that locality to the
Botanic Gardens.
Will Welcome Suggestions.
The Engineer Commissioner point.
ed out again today that the Commits
sioners will continue to welcome rec
concentrations from each citizens as.
sociation as to the municipal needs
of the various neighborhoods, leaving
the council to consider the interests
of the city as whole.
Col Bell said he told Mr.. Yeatman
the Commissioners invited the Fed
create the council and that he did not
feel the Commissioners should now
take a hand in the manner of select
ing the council.
Col. Bell also expressed the belief to
day that the law which prohibits max
ing public the annual estimates before
they are submitted to Congress will
not interfere with the plan of the
Commissioners of asking the council
to indicate how much it believes the
total of the budget for next yeal
should be.
1t will not be necessary, Col. Bel
said, to show the council the com
pleted estimates in order to get an ex
preston of views, as to the amounts
that should be recommended for gen
eral classes of work.
The Engineer Commissioner further
pointed out that he expects the coun
Gil to be active in pushing needed leg
islation, aside from the question OF
how much money Is to be spent an
nually on municipal work.
Evening star., 1925-04-23
CaiIIau1 Back in French Senate
Fiue Years to Day after Conuiction

BRAND. who sat beside him, and
from time to time gave indications
that he was very much bored.
Discussion of Interpretations of
the new cabinet, which it was sup.
posed would come up today, was
postponed until after the budget
should have been acted upon.
The opposition showed no incli-
nation to force an issue with the
government. The leading group of
Moderate Republicans decided last
evening to adopt waiting attitude
and to reserve final Judgment until
the new ministry showed by it's
acts just what line II was going to
take on the leading questions.
Evening star., 1925-04-23
EFFICIENCY RATING
CHANGE SOUGHT
Dismissal of Veteran U. S.
Employees Because of Low
Marks Called Unfair.

President Coolidge will be requested
shortly to issue an executive order
modifying to some extent the order
issued in October. 1921, which put the
efficiency rating system for Federal
employees into effect.
It is specifically required by the
Harding order that all discharges
from the services must be made strict
ly on the basis of the efficiency ratings
worked out by the Personnel Classifi-
cation Board, and that those employees
with the lowest markings must neces-
sarily be the first dropped from the
rolls when there are to be curtailment
of work or by a lack of appropriation.
This feature of the order is consid-
cred somewhat unfair by some de-
partmentai officials, inasmuch as no
premium is placed upon length of
service. Longevity is not taken into
consideration, and it is because of this
that the Personnel Classification
Board is studying the matter prepara-
tory to the proposed modification of
President Harding's order.
This matter, 1t is understood, will
be formally placed before the Presi-
dent within the next ten days or two
weeks. His approval of the proposed
change in the order is required be-
fore any definite action can be taken
by those intrusted with the efficiency
ratings.
To Receive Church Delegation.
President Coolidge tomorrow will re.
ceive a delegation from the National
Council of Congregational Churches,
which will formally invite him to de-
liver the opening address at the meet
ing of the council here, October 20
next. President Coolidge is the hon
orary moderator of the denomination
having been elected at the Springfield,
Mass, meeting of the council two
years ago. This is the first time in
the history of this country that a
President of the United States has
been the official honorary head of a
great religious body The committee
will request the President as the hon.
orary moderator, If he accepts, TO set
forth his own conception of the ideals,
spirit and responsibility of this body
of men and women.
The White House has received a
memorial from the Religious Liberty
Association of America expressing ap.
probation and hearty appreciation of
the noble and courageous way in
which President Coolidge has upheld
and magnified the Constitutional guar.
antees of civil and religious liberty"