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New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
TEAPOT DOME AND DEALINGS OUTLINED
Scramble for Leases Explained
 at Hearing Today
By The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
 Cheyenne, Wyo., March 1i.--How the scramble of independent oil op- orators for leases on the big Teapot Dome naval oil reserve led to a sen ate investigation of the report early in April, 1922, that the naval oil pool had been leased to the Nam moth Oil company was related on the witness stand In the govern ment's suit today by Senator J. B. Kendrick of Wyoming.
 Senator Kcndrick told of the events leading up to the time ho introduced resolution in the senate calling on the interior departmen for information n reports that negotiations were being carried on with private interests for the re- serves development.
 The testimony of Senator Kend- rick and deposition by William A. Anderson, his secretary, were intro dhced by the government in an ef- fort to show that Albert E. Fall, then secretary of the interior, con- tinued to receive from independent oil operators proposals under which they would lease Teapot Dome or parts of it, although Harry r. Sin- clair already had been given lease.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
Hardware JObbers Are
 Delivering Spring Goods

New York. March 11.-In It's weekly hardware market summary Hardware Age will say tomorrow:
 "The wholesale trade is busy at the present time delivering spring merchandise which retailers ordered during the past three months. The volume on spring orders is said to exceed expectations in previous high records. Radio equipment Is active and Is securing wider distribu- tion through hardware channels.
 Adverse weather conditions has affected general retail sales. and there appears to be temporary Hull in many sections. This has in no way affected the feeling of mar ket confidence of the hardware trade at large.
 "The prospects for selling build ers' hardware and general building supplies is very encouraging, and good spring business is anticipated.
 ''Prices generally are firm, and some upward adjustments are being made each week. Collections are satisfactory"
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
C0LT'SCONTRACTS
 TOTAL S5,50O,0O0
Poland, Siam and United States
 File Arms Orders

Contracts toealling $500, 900 have been entered into by the Colt Patent Fire Arms Co, of Hartford. 1t was made known today. The Polish govc ernment has ordered machine guns and small arms which will cost about s3,000.000. while a similar contract for $2,O0O,0O0 has been made with the Siamese government and one for ,s500.000 with that of the United States. The Polish con- tract alone is the largest one re- ceived since the end of the war. and the three together will keep the factory running at full speed for at least two years.
 Colt stock, which has been how ering recently around the 80 mark, began to climb late yesterday after noon when the Polish order was. an nounced, reaching SSh. With the knowledge of the other business, the shares continued their upward course today and local sales have been made as high as 55 1-4.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
Will Not Allow Misuse
 Of Permit for Building

Chairman Richard Niets of the building commission and Inspector Edward J. Henncssy conferred yes torday with Charles $. Andrews rela- tive to complaints filed against the type of building Andrews is having erected on Lake Boulevard, and An drews was advised as to the priv ilcges given h.m under his permit.
 Andrews took permit to build two family house and began opera lions som" time ago. Recently neigh bors complained that the house has the appearance of d three family dwelling, that bids on plumbing had been asked fer such a dwelling. and hat they have been advised that three tenements have been engaged.
 Any effort to use the place as a three family house will be blocked by the building department. the re- monstrants have been advised, but until such time no interference with the building will be made by the commission.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
Foreign Exchange

New York. March 11.--Foreign exchanges steady. Quotations, Gin cents): Great Britain, demand AT, cables 7Tii, 60 day bills on banks 473 7-S; France, demand 5.13 1-2, cables 5.14; Italy, demand 4,h9 ca blcs 4.09 l-2; Belgium, demand. 5.0& l-9, cables 5.04; Germany, demand 2$.S0; Holland, demand 39.90; Nor way. demand 1928; Sweden, demand 26.93: Denmark, demand t7.9O; Switzerland. demand 1925; Spain, demand l4.17: Greece, demand 1.50; Poland, demand 19 1-4; Czecho-Slo- vakia, demand 2.9O IS: Jugoslayia, demand l.60 1-2; Austria, demand .0014 IA: Rumania, demand ,5o 4; Argentina. demand S9,jo; Brazil de mand 11.1:; Tokio, demand 4o j-S; Montreal 99 7-S.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
HIGH MARKS ATTAINED
 AT ST. .JOSEPH'S SCHOOL
Names of Honor Pupils in Five Grades Arc Made Public
 Today.

The pupils of St. Joseph's school received yesterday their bi-monthly report cards. These reports are given to the children from the fourth grade upward.
 The list below contains the names of the children attaining the highest averages in each grade.
 Grade IV-Mary O'Brien, 95 per cent; Julia Hannon, 9i.5 per cent; Wilfrld McKeon, 93 per cent: Teresa Chiaravollotl. 92.5 per cent; Gene vieve McGrail, 92 per cent
 Grave V.--Robert McGrath, 93 per cent; Mary Higgins, 92 per cent; Catherine Mcclure, 91 per cent; Raymond Grove, S9 per cent; Helen Marine, SS per cent.
 Grave VI.-Virginia Murray, 94 per cent; Mary Grace, 93 per cent; Grace Luddy. 92 per cent: Thomas McGrath, 91.5 per cent; Mary Chia- ravolloti, 91 per cent.
 Grade VII.-Patricia Murray, s7 per cent; Catherine Meskill. 9s per cent; Rita McGrail, 95.1 per cent; Felise Scalise, 95 per cent; Francis Doyle, 94 per cent.
 Grade VIII.--Niel Murphy, 97 per cent; Rosalie Dolan, 95.1 per cent; William Luddy. 95 per cent; Mary McGrail, 95 per cent; Julie Golletz, 8 per cent.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
GAS STATION FOES
 ADOPT NEW TACK
Mill Abandon Attempt to Inter.
 fere Through Stoeckel

Remonstrants against gasoline filling station at the o'Connell site on West Main street have abandoned the idea of reopening the case be- fore Robbins B. Stoeckel. state com missioner of motor vehicles, and will carry their fight to the building com mission when plans are submitted to change the present station to d "drive-in station"
 Those who are fighting the plac- ing of station for the Standard oil Co.,, feel sure they can block 1t when 1t comes before the city board for action and have already placed a remonstrance on file. Should the building commission vote to issue a permit, an appeal will be taken to the city court and the common council and. If necessary. to higher courts.
 The decision to fight the station through channels other than the of- flee of the motor vehicle commits sion resulted from receipt of let ter by Douglas A. Johnson, who heads the remonstrants, in which Johnson was advised that Stoeckel's s powers of refusal extend only to cases where public safety Is imperil- ed. Commissioner Stoeckel's letter states:
 Answering your letter of March 7th, the sole jurisdiction of this de- partment is over the location of a gasoline station from the safety standpoint. .(See section 5, of chap ter 334 of the Public Acts of 1921, Page so of the law book sent you under separate coyer.) The subject of property damage or the subject of necessity of stations for the serv- ice of the public has been absolutely left out of any law or direction of this commission.
 T quite recently took this whole subject up again with the. present committees of the legislature and to some extent explained the difficulties and necessities of the situation which this department has to meet on ac- count of this lack of power. Yours Is one of them. ] don't sec what VIC can do so long as you base your ob- jection to the station on grounds over which we have no control. If you were 10 complain from the standpoint of traffic. we might then open the matter and hold a hear ing"
 Since the permit signed by Stoeck- el allows the installation of nothing other than "drive-in station, the question of traffic can not be offer ed as m objection, the opponents of this station admit. A "drive-in sta tion" cannot he established at the pCOnnclI site without moving back tho present buildings and making other changes, and a successful at tempt to block this building opera ton will end the filling station con troversy.
 At the office of the building com mission this afternoon it was stated that no application has been rcceiv- cd as yet for permission to make changes in the building.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
COMMITTEE SELECTED
B. and P. W. Club Names Commit tee 10 Pick New Oficers-An- nual Election Next Month.

A nominating committee to bring in q list of candidates for office for the coming year was selected by the Business and Professional Women's $ club at the regular monthly meeting last evening. The committee con- si.ss of Misses Estclle Cuddy, chair man, Anna Borg. Marguerite Tracy, Anne Nave and NentIie. The re- port will be submitted on the night of April fl when the annual elec- .ion will be held.
 On March 19 the club will hold a card party for it's members for the purpose of starting a building fund.
 Last evening travel talk was given by Miss Julia Shipman of her travels in Southern Europe. Mrg. Howard and her daughter from Mcriden furnished piano, ukulelo and vocal music.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
City Items

Miss Laura Parker, director Of mission work among the Migrant and Cannery groups, will give an H. lustrated talk at the South church tomorrow evening at 7I5 o'clock The talk will follow supper served at 6:30 o'clock. Mrs, A. J. William Meyers, well known singer. will pre- sent group of folk songs and na- tional anthems after the lecture.
 Mandolin instruction. Ruth A.. Ferguson
 The members of Mattabesett Tribe No. 14, l. o, R. M,, will visit Wonx Tribe No. 2S in Southington tomorrow evening and confer the hunters degree on a class of candi- dates. Next Tuesday evening tie local tribe will trail to Compounce Tribe, No. IS, In Bristol and perform degree work
 About 100 friends and members of the Luther league of the First Luth- eran church went to South Manches- ter last night to attend a meeting of the Luther league of that town and provide the entertainment. The affair proved to be enjoyable. The trip was made by private cars and motor bus.
 Captain George J. Kelly is expect cd to resume his duties with the police department next week after a three weeks absence. Capt. Kelly vas at the Peter Bent Brigham hos pital. Boston, Mass, under treatment for an injury to his back.
 Deputy Chief Eugene F. Barnes made his first visit to fire headquar- ters today since his confinement at his home with an injured knee, re- ceived when he fell into a pit at a fire on Park street about two weeks ago. He will be unable 10 resume active duty for some time.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
FOOT SPECIALIST IN CITY

Thomas J. Aldron, graduate of the National School of Orthopraxy, and for more than 30 years fitting and relieving sufferers of foot trou- hles, is now with the Vogue Shoe SfNp. 236 Main street. He is here to apply the Wizard system of foot correction and under his experienced advice many foot sufferers will re- Ccive recommendation that will provide for foot relief. Through MT. Aldrons efforts the skeleton of human foot has been brought here and is being demonstrated in the windows of the Vogue Shoe Shop. It shows the foot in the posi- tions the homes acquire as a per- son walks along.-adyt.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
New Haven Man Talks
 At Kiwanis Club Lunch

"ENofutiOn of Record ProteCtlon, was the subject Of a talk by James Ehwing of New Haven at meeting of the kiwanis club at the Burritt hotel at noon today. MT. Thwing pointed out the dangers of fire in so- called fire proof buildings and the possibilities of loss by fire of Nalu- able records not properly protected. He advised the members when they 3cturned to their places Of business to look around and see if their records were not left out in the office somc- where, or safe doors left standing open,
 In the selection of an attendance price, the prize, a box of cigars was awarded to l.. E. Hitchcock, who doesn't smoke, but who passed the box around. It was donated by Dr. E. T. Fromen. D. l.. R. Weir was selected to give a three minute ad- dress on what was wrong with the attendance. He decided there was nothing wrong and made his address with two and a half minutes to spare.
 Music was rendered by qnartotte consisting of David II. 'Ohman, Harry Howard, II. M, Becchcf and Arthur Borg.
 President Donald Gaffncy an- nounced that he had been selected as publicity director for the United Community corporation drive, which starts March 2%. He asked for as- sistance on the committee and will have the aid of Harry O'Connor, Dewitt Riley. Harry Vessels, H. C. Billings and William R. Fenn.
 It was announced that Harry T. Sloper will give the attendance prize next week.
 Harry C. Billings announced that the club will hold Killarney dance at the Grange Hall in Newington, Tuesday, March IT. The Bacchana- lian orchestra will furnish music and the guests will wear something green.
 All the chairmen of the various committees will attend the meeting next Tuesday at noon which will be strictly business meeting.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11

picture entertainments. The long nine-reel pictures are giving way to five-reel lengths, he said.
 Material which would be objec- tlonable in performances for youns- CT people Is being eliminated. he stated, and added that Mir. Hays Is very determined on this point. Pub lie sentiment Is against this type of picture, MT. Hays feels. and the cinema czar has refused the produc- ton of certain pictures, some of which already have been purchased for royalties running as high, in one case, as s200.000.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
UNSETTLED PRICES
 FEATURE MARKET
Pan American Breaks, So Does
 Ludlum Steel

New York, March 11--Stock prices showed further unsettlement at the opening Of today's market. Pan American B" broke 21a points on the announcement that Edward l.. Doheny was negotiating the sale of Its Mexican properties and U. s. Cast Iron Pipe dropped 3 points. Ludlum Steel was driven down more than 5 points following q change In control of the company. Baldwin moved up on short covering and then fell back.
 Liquidation of weak speculative ac counts was reflected In marked de- clines of special stocks which re- gently had figured in bullish demon- strations. Commercial Solvents A dropped 3 IA points and most of Baldwin's initial point gain was forfeited. American Car and Foun- dry, PrcssedI Steel Car, Railway Steel Spring, Jordan Motors and Ameri- can Safety Razor sold 1 to l F points lower. Selling pressure increased against the St. Paul issues, driving both common and preferred to new lows for the year at il Is and l9 IA, respectively. Supporting orders subsequently stiffened the market, Ludlum, Pan-Amcrican E and L. s.. Cast Iron Pipe recovering 2H 10 4 points and American Can and Amer I in{, t,, Foreign exchanges opened steady with sterling moving up to $4.77 IS.
 Announcement that control Of the St. Louis Southwestern had passed to the Rock Island inter- csts and expectation of an early favorable dividend announcement on Western Pacific caused enormous buying of railroad shares after midday. Western Pacific jumped 2 points 10 477s. and the preferred SH to 97 IA. both record figures. St. Louis Southwestern rose 8 ] 4, the preferred 3&, Denver & Rio Grande Western preferred IA and Rock Island, Baltimore &s Ohio and Missouri Pacific preferred points. Noon.-Another wave of selling swept over the market around the end of the first hour. Wilson Co.,, preferred broke points on reports that the reorganization plan involved an asse ssment on both classes of stock. Laclede Gas dropped A. and Commercial Solvents E 3%t. EN- dence of an improved technical po- stion as a result of the recent ex- tended decline was seen in the strong buying support which made its appearance in other quarters, in- ducing considerable short covering and leading to a brisk rally before noon. Otis Elevator scared points, General Electric 1, Savage Arms and National Enamellng preferred 2I and American Can, Allis Chalmers | and Utah Securities each. Lud- | Ium Steel stiffened on the announce
 mcnt of director that no change
 in management was contemplate d
 and T.. s. Steel common again cross
 cd 123. Call money renewed at 12 | per cent
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
Will Take Expedition
 To Franz Joseph's Land

Oslo, NQrWay, MarCh II.-CaPtaln Otto Eyerdrup, Norwegian explorer has consented to conduct the French Arctic expcdition's ship 10 Franz Joscf's Land. The expedition, un- der Lieutenant Jules de Payer, will probably start this summer and will bo gone a year. Airplanes will he used and it is possible an attempt will be made to reach the pole, but the main objects of tho expedition arc scientific
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our kind neigh bors for their expressions of sympa- thy shown us during the sickness and death of our beloved mother and daughter. We also wish to thank friends and relatives for the boauti- full floral offerings.
 GEORGE APrLEBY.
 MIR. X MRS. l.. MORRIN.
 GLADYS APPLEBY.
 MIR. VIM. BARROWS (father,)
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
Annapolis "Middies" Given
 Easter Leave as Usual

Annapolis, Md, March 1.-Two thousand midshipmen at the United States naval academy will be grant, cd four days Easter leave in accord ance with an order issued Saturday by Rear Admiral l.. NJ. Mutton, the uperintendent The announcement was welcomed by the midshipmen who have been wondering whether the new superintendent would con- tinue the policy of granting liberal vacations which was first introduced at the academy by Rear Admiral Henry E. Wilson, retired.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
YALE PHOTOGRAPHER DIES

New Haven, March H. Norris w., Halsey, photographer who had a studio opposite the old Yale campus, where he took many lkencSses of Yale men, especially athletes and athletic teams. died at his homo here today in his 18th year. He had op- erated the studio since 1878.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
VETERANS NIGHT

Twenty members of Giddings Chapter Royal Arch Masons, who have been members for 25 years or more, 12 of whom are past high priests, were among 125 members the order who attended Veterans Night" ceremonies last night. The program started at 6:30 o'clock with a chicken dinner. William E. Baker, rast high priest, presided. Among the speakers present was Frank E. Wetmorc, the oldest living past high priest of the chapter.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
AGAIN IN TOLLS

Jacksonville, Fla, March 1l.-7Tn- formation was received here today saying that Thomas W. Higginboth- am, under sentence of 20 years for the fatal whipping Of Martin Ia bert, North Dakota youth, two years ago, and who was granted a new trial, is under arrest in Cross City, in connection with the murder Of Lewis Barker, negro, in 1924.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
New York Woman Indicted
 For Driving While Drunk

Rivcrhesd, \. Y, March H. Mrs. Myrtle Nelson, of Freepurt, x, Y, was indicted by the Suffolk county grand jury today for driv- ing an automobile while drunk. the first casc of the sort in county rec ords. The offense occurred on a highway in Babylon.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
TALKS ON MoTICN PICTURES

Jason s. Joy, executive secretary of the Motion Pictures Producers and Distributors of America and personal representative of Will H. Hays. "oinema czar," addressed the meeting of the South Congregational church Mems Brotherhood last eve. ming. He told of the plans being made for the showing of pictures on Saturday mornings before audiences of school children and of the or Sanization being perfected 10 draw up programs for church and school
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11

Gross earnings of the Pan Ameri- can Petroleum & Transport Co, in February are placed at about $s,- 100000, the best month in the com pany's history, indicating a record year in 1925. The company's bus- ness has increased steadily since November. when earnings were s6,- SOo,oOO, reaching $7,OOO,OoO In De- cember and ss,300,000 In January. February figures were at the esti- mated annual rate of almost $l00- 000,O00 double any full year In the past. The company's forward strides have absorbed attention in the finan- cial district in view of negotiations for the sale of it's Mexican properties to the Standard oil Co. of Indiana New York bankers and British inter- ests.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
NUTMEGGERS TO MEET

The first meeting of The Nut meggers" since the club was organ ized a month ago, will he held at the Burrltt hotel this evening. Fred. crick A. Searle, vice president of Landers. Frary E- Clark, will be the speaker. The meeting will include A dinner,
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
T11t1praIa
Andrew Henry Rempp.

Funeral services for Andrew Hem ry Rempp will be held tomorrow af- ternoon at o'clock from the late home. III Maple street, with Rev. Dr. George W. .. Hill, pastor of the South Congregational church. offici- atng. 1nterment will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
SIoFFETT NOMINATED

Washington. March 1.-The nom- ination of Rear Admiral Wm. A. Moffett to continue as chief of the navy's bureau of acronautics was sent today to the senate by Presi- dent Coolidge.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
pR. NcINNI.S DEAD.

OtmNl nnl., March ll.-Dr. Will liam N,imgs, sorm,r director of CooJocjcu survey ot Canada and di- nr'or or Inc Victoria Museum, 0t'a- Vi. dlr1 in local hospital today Jr-.n d .ns,rUE illness, aged 67.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
Mrs Peter NoNyak

The funeral of Mrs. Peter Nowak was held this morning at 1:S0 o'clock from the Sacred Heart church. 1nterment was in the Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
Draths
Mary Kerin

Mary Kerin. the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Kerin of Wells street, died yesterday morning at the New Britain Gen eral hospital. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon with inter- ment in St. Mary's cemetery,
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11

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