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New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
BRANDS HIS VICTIM
Gasoline Station Bandit Assaults, Robs and Marks Attendant at Bridgeport Station.

Bridgeport, March 9.-James Bal lantyne, aged 25, of 461 Gordon street was assaulted, robbed and then branded by lone bandit who entered the Pan Am Gas station on the Post road near the Ash creek bridge last night about 8 o'clock asking for change of one dollar.
 Ballantyne turned around to get inc money and as he did so he was struck by the man with a blunt instrument. The blow knocked him unconscious, While he lay on the floor. the robber emptied the cash register of about $40 and then picked up poker heating 1t and hranded the still unconscious man with 1t. Then before leaving the gas station ho penned a note with the words: "I brand them"
 Police were notified of the holdup by Ballantyne after he recovered partly of the bloY. Detectives, searching the place bound the note on the floor where the victim of the assault had fallen again after tcle- phoning for help.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
FURNITURE STORE
 SHIPPER IN TOLLS
Guida in Court for Theft Of
 Employers Merchandise

Joseph Guida of 95 Main street, Portland, shipping clerk at the John A. Andrews furniture store, pleaded not guilty to a charge of theft of goods valued at $449 from the store when arraigned before Judge Ben jamin W. filling in police court this morning. The case was continued until March 16 for trial and Guida was released under $500 bonds.
 Policeman Patrick J. OMara was called to the furniture store yester- day to investigate the disappearance of goods from the company's store- house in the old Turner hall on Arch street. Guida, the store man. ager and another employe of the concern were present and O'Mara took up the questioning of Guida, The policeman was informed that the management suspected Gulda of stealing living room suite valued at $335, two cedar chests valued at $76, one set of dishes valued at $20. and a kitchen rug valued at SIS. O'Mara grilled the suspect for over an hour. but Guida maintained his innocence, denying the theft of the articles or any knowledge of their disappearance. Finally, O'Mara summoned two other employees of 1 the store who are alleged to have received the stolen goods from Guida, and when these men con- frontcd the shipper, he admitted taking all excepting the living room suite.
 The men who received the goods from Guida told O'Mara that they did not know the articles had been stolen and expressed a willingness i to pay the price to the store man. agemcnt rather than have them talk en from their homes.
 Because of Guida's position as shipper, he was enabled to remove the stolen goods from the store- room on Arch street without detec- ton. Prosecutor Joseph G. Woods did not indicate this morning wheth- CT charges would be preferred against the two men who received the goods from GuiHa.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
Two Women Admitted
 To II. $. Citizenship

Two women were admitted to citi- zenship in naturalization court Sat urday afternoon. They were Gather inc Brnll born In Poland, and Au- gusta w. Atterbcrg, born in Sweden. Others who were admitted were: Bronislaw Dobck, Poland; Jeff AL bert Engelbretsen, Norway; Joseph Krechevsky, Poland; Frank Joseph Merklc, Hungary; Joseph Roth, Po- land; Julius Bicnchi, Italy; Bolesaw koeinski, Poland; Joseph Kaminski, Poland; Frederick Kampl, Austria; Leonas BibokaitiS, Lithuaina; Hjal- mar Johan Nyquist, Sweden; Frank Grabois, Rumania; John Silkowski, Poland; Joseph Velonio, Italy; Gui- scope Faila, Italy; Louis Pagani, Italy; Peter Nicolapolous, Greece; Francesca Gcnoycse, Italy; Antonio De Nunzio, Italy; and Giuseppe Sim atri, Italy. Joseph Velonio who was admitted filed his petition while sery- ing with the A. F. F. in France.
 The certificates will be given out on the evening of March 24 at the Central Junior high school.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
BINGHAM SELECTED FOR
 PATRONAGE COMMITTEE
Hut Stop! He Doesn't Control Any More Than Any Other
 Senator
BY aEoRGp Il, MANNING.

twAshlngton Bureau of N. D. Herald)
 Washington, D. O., March D. Senator Hiram Bingham was today nominated as member of tho sen- ate committee on patronage, and the nomination was at once confirmed by the senate. There are three members of this committee, Senators Lenroot Wisconsin, chairman; Shortridge of California and Bing- ham. The committee has control of all senate patronage appointments, including secretaries, clerks. eleva- tor men. doorkeepers, engineers, flremen, etc. The committee divides up the patronage between the sena. tors of the majority party. allots a certain amount to each senator and approves all appointments.
 It is rather unusual that Senator Bingham, new member, should re- ceive appointment on this commit tee. which is generally made up of senators of longer service. To save Senator Bingham from being swamped with applications for jobs from office seekers all over Con- necticut, 1t can be said that this job does not permit him to personally control any more patronage than any other senator. Each senator Is allotted certain amount of patron. age that he can control the total amount being equally divided among all. and the patronage committee has the task of seeing that 1t is properly and equitably distributed.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
City Items

W. IT. Rothertorth of si Pros pect street Is on business trip through Canada and the Middle West for tho Hart & Cooley com pany.
 Before buying see the Mary Ell zabeth ST W. Main st.-advt.
 A report was made to the police last night that the store conducted at 109 Glen street by Nicholas Mango had been entered Saturday night.
 About s2Oo worth of cloth was stolen from the store of Angelo Cianaone at 27 Lafayette street Sat urday night, according to Q report made by tho police.
 W. S. Warner of Lincoln street is considering candidacy for the com mon council from the third ward He was an unsuccessful candidate a, the primaries two years ago,
 Superintendent Joseph Scheidel oi the public works department trip. pVN uliu icli III blic btpTtyuTu VI tllul department on Harvard street Sat lurday and three stitches were taker to close a cut on his chin. James Doyle, through Donald Gaffney, has brought action fol s350 damages against John Gudaus kas on a note of $500. Constable Fred Wrinkle has attached the de fendant's automobile and garnisheeC money in the hands of Edward Nc Enroe.
 Clyal Rowley, Q veteran of tn World War, will leave tomorrow 10 Brooklyn naval hospital for obser vation. A piece of shell recent worked it's way out of his leg.
 Albert zltzkat of.227 Glen stree reported to the police this mornin, that his bicycle was stolen from hi yard yesterday afternoon.
 Stella Rebekah Sewing Circle vii meet with Mrs. Adele Turner. 24 Main street Thursday afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
STOCK PRICES AT
 OPENING ARE WEAK
Heavy Selling Features Early
 Trading

Stock prices displayed weak tone at the opening of today's mar kot, selling orders being distributed throughout the list in large volume. Miami Copper broke 2& points to 12, the lowest price in about IS years with the initial transaction a block of 1000 shares. schultes Mathie- son AIkali and Cuba Cane Sugar pre- ferred each opened a point lower, Rubber improved fractionally on publication of a favorable 1924 earnings report,
 Heavy selling for both accounts continued throughout the early trad ing, U. s, Cast Iron Pipe, Commer- cial Solvents, A and B Atlantic Gulf and West Indies and American Car and Fountry breaking to nearly 5 points. Losses Of points or more were recorded by Atlantic Coast ! Line, Federal Light and Traction, 1 Crucible Steel and Worthington Pump while Baldwin and Famous Players each yielded 1S. Independ- ent strength was shown by few issues, Laclede Gas soaring 5 points to new peak price at 16O and Am'n Safety Razor climbing 1 5-S to a new top at 54 3-S. Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis advanced points, duplicating the years high of 1853.
 1880 p. m.-Calllng of loans by the banks to replenish the large deficit in surplus reserves shown in Satur- days bank statement pushed tho call money rate up to per cent, which automatically led to heavy selling of stocks for both accounts.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
SEES LEES TIDE
 FROM HER WINDOW
Mrs. SuMHe, Ss Today, Enjoys
 Her ''LOokOut' Post

One of the members of New Britain's older set is Mrs. Mary Sut- life of S2 West Main street who is today celebrating the attainment of her S9th birthday. She was the recipient ot numerous greetings and remembrances from her many friends and relatives who today called on her.
 Mrs. Sutliffe never tires of ob- serving the activities around the corner of Main and Washington streets from her home directly over the Mills store. From early morn- ing 10 late night she sits in her chair by the window and observes the traffic passing continuously. Unable to walk she considers 1t a blessing to be able to view the trend of times from a distance.
 It is Mrs. sutliffe's constant aim to keep abreast of the times by reading the newspapers. She is able to do this as we'll as to do considerable crocheting and sewing WNn tne ald or glasses.
 Born in Cromwell in 1SS6, Mrs. Sutliffe became a resident of East Berlin upon her marriage in 1854 to Hezekiah Sutliffe( where she re- sided until five years ago when she moved to this city to make her home with her niece, Mrs. Eliza beth Gladding. She witnessed the growth of East Berlin although she says that she probably knows mo- body there now because of the rapid changes which have taken place. While a resident of East Berlin she was prominent and &C., tive member of the Methodist church, although it Is many years now since she last attended a serv- ice there.
 Although Mrs. Sutliffe has some difficulty In hearing her general health is good and 1t is very seldom that she complains of any ailment. Being unable to go out and attend church she receives communion from Rev. Harry Landis. pastor of the Immanuel Gospel church, the first Sunday of every month.
 Although Mrs. Sutliffe has no i'm mediate relatives she has several nieces and nephews who are promi- nent residen of East Berlin. Robert 0. Clark, well known brick manu- facturer, is a nephew and Miss Flo. renee Clark is a niece of Mrs. Sut- life Miss Ruth McPherson of East Berlin and Mrs. R. T. Robinson oi Detroit, are great-nieces and Harold Clark of East Berlin is a great nephew, while Robert and George Clark of East Berlin are great-great' nophews.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
Military HOnOrs Paid
 Frederick '. Streeter

Funeral services for Frederick V. Streeter were conducted this aft ernoon at o'clock at the Erwin Chapel by Rev. Henry W. Maier. pastor emeritus of the First Congre- gational church. Military details of the funeral were in charge of the Corbin Commandery Of the Patriotic Order Sons of America. Members of this organization met at their rooms on Main street and marched in 8 body 10 the Erwin chapel. The rit- ualistic work of the order at the grave was in charge of Lieutenant Case.
 The firing squad was composed of C, II. Johnson, E. l.. Andrews, A. 0. swanson, E, E. Wilcox, E. A. Mann, F. A. Nergason, l.. E. Bassette and c. L. Wilcox Taps were sounded by William Schuey, and the echo was sounded by Leslie Watkins. Inter- mcnt was in l'airyiew cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
STEAMERS CRASH,
 MAKING FOR PORT
Neither Aasum Nor Dannedaike
 in Serious Danger

Boston, March 9,--The. Holland steamship Aalsum, damaged by col- lision with the U, S. Shipping Board steamer Dannedaike. 25 miles south of Nantucket last night, reported at $40 this morning that sho was quite safe" according to a message to the Dannedaike, intercepted by the Tropical Radio Corporation here today.
 The Aalsum at 4 a. m., gave her position as latitude 40.12 north, longitude 7O.41 west, and her con- dition as follows: Big hole In port side; number two hold full of water"
 The Aalsum said she expected to arrive in New York tonight and was making 91s knots an hour un- der her own steam.
 Chatham, Mass, March 9,-The U. s, Shipping Board Dannedaike, which collided with and badly dam aged the Holland steamship Aalsum 25 miles south of Nantucket last night Is proceeding 10 Vineyard Haven. according to messages re- ceived by the Radio Corporation Of America at its station here today The Dannedaike was reported last night as but slightly damaged.
 Reports to the station here indi. cated that the Aalsum was making her way to New York without peri to her crew. Neither vessel carried passengers. One intercepted mes sage asked for a tug from New York but a later dispatch cancelled the request, explaining that further aid was not needed.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
Mrs. Gertrude Applcby

Mrs. Gertrude Appleby of 9S1 West Main street, died yesterday at the New Britain General hospital. Mrs. Appleby, who was the widow of George Appleby, was born in Bristol 45 years ago.
 She is survived by her parents, Mir. and Mrs. William Barrows of Plainville; one son, George 7Appleby and two daughters, Mrs. L. Morrin and Miss Gladys Appleby.
 Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Henry w. Maier, will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock from the late home and at 3:30 o'clock from the Erwin chapel. In- torment will be in Fairview cemc- tery.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
Terryville Man Suing
 Gypsy Queen for S10,000

Hartford, Mar. a.-Charging that Queen Alice, fortune teller knew she was prophesying future that would not come to pass, Charles H. Gruman, of Terryville, is suing for s10,0OO damages in superior court and has attached all the queens real estate here.
 The queen. otherwise Mrs. Kate F. Cofran, has q daughter Loretta not yet 21. Gruman alleges he was led on to court Loretta for year and a half and to bestowing gifts worth $2,0O0 upon her in the belief that she would some day mary him. He names mother and daughter as par ties to this conspiracy, saying they never intended he should marry Lo- | retta
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
gl1ttptalH
Mrs. Mary COStigan

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Costi- gan was held this morning at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's church with a solemn high mass of requiem celebrated by Rev. Raymond Clab- by, with Rev. Nj. J. Traynor as deacon and Rev. Walter Lyddy as sub deacon. As the body was borne from the church, Mrs. M. T. Crean sang, Beautiful Isle of Somewhere. ,"
 The pail bearers were James Lan- non, John Fitzgerald, George Moi ftt William Murphy, Patrick Craig and Dennis Kelly. Rev. NJ. J. Tray nor and Rev. Walter Lyddy conduct ed the committal services at the grave in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
Marshal Neilan Fights
 Man Dancing With Wife

Culver City, Cal, March 2,-Po- lice carly this morning wcro called 10 Boulevard cafe here tQ, Qucl a disturbance said by witnesses to have started between Marshall Noilan, motion picture director, and an uni don'ihcd man, who was dancing with Blanche Sweet, film actress and Ncilau's wife.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
Claims Speeding Auto
 Caused Death of Dog

Mrs. A. R. Brown of 560 Main street complained to Lieutenant Samuel Bamforth at police head quarters this morning that "Tippy" Hastings of Plainvile had killed her dog with his automobile. She told the lieutenant that she had witnesses to prove that the machine was travelling at a speed of 75 miles an hour when it killed the deg.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
FIRE ENGINE MIRED IN
 MUD AT H, & (, BLAZE
No, Apparatus EXtrlcatcd By Use of Crushed StOne-LoSs
 About S200.

Fire in the kiln room of the Hart X Cooley Manufacturing Co.,, short Iy after l o'clock this noon caused about S2O0 damage, when the con- tents Of a kiln were destroyed. The iapanning material caused the smoke to pour forth in pillows, giving a serious aspect to the blaze. Three lines of hose were laid. Companies |, ., and the hook and ladder truck responded.
 The soggy ground around the plant nearly mired the No. f pump ing engine, but the truck was finally oNtricatcd after crushed stone was shoNelod under the wheels.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
Cant Soar Ip

Brussels. - Birds cannot fly to n higher altitude without moving thoir wings, Maurice Boel, Belgian army expert. says after q study oI South American birds. Some stu dents of bird flight had asserted this was possible. The condor holds his wings rigid and flies along at a gradually decreasing altitude by working his tail feathers with a movement similar 10 that or a scull- ing oar, but he cannot gain altitude in this manner, Boel says.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
.COUzENS REPORTS
 GOVT. HAS LOST
(Continued from First Page.)

h other words the United States re- ccived in compromise S1.6S0,000 in cash and settlement of a valid judg- ment against another branch of the government, total of $2,6S1,000.
 '"The situation was therefore sim liar to any other compromise be- tween creditor and debtor having many debts and few assets The creditor took what it thought the debtor could pay"
 The secretary pointed out that some of the other cases mentioned in the senate committee testimony had not yet been closed. He added that whatever tax is legally due will be assessed"
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
Mrs. Frances Wiscayage

Mrs. Frances Wiscavage, age 53 years of 175 Sexton street, widow of Albert Wiscavage, died yesterday morning at the Hartford hospital. Mrs. Wiscavage made her home with her, son Albert. Surviving her beside him with whom she made her home, arc another son and daugh- ter. The body was sent to Jerymn, Penn, today, for burial there.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
Office of THE AMERICAN HARDWARE CORP.

New Britain, Conn.. March 2, is?S
 To tho Stockholders:
 The annual meeting of the stockholders at The American Hardware Corporation v3l he held at the office of the P. & F. Corh.B Division. Park street. New Britain. toul.. on March 2blh, 1895. at 800 o'clock D. m.
 To consider ths Annual Report of the Directors Of the Corporation.
 To cIcrt a Board of Directors for the en sulHE year.
 Ta trsnsBrt any other business proper t0 rome before said meeting.
 THe transfer books will close March enfh and remain closed until Aprii ist inclusive. GEORGE T. KIMBAIsLs. President.
 GEORGE HILpEBRANpT, sserstsrA
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
Mrs, Nora Kirby

The funeral of Mrs. Nora Kirby will be held tomorrow morning al 9 o'clock from St. Joseph's church. Tnterment will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
 Mrs. Kirby. who resided at 456 South Main street was a prominent resident in this city. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Mary Quinn Mrs. J. w. Manning, Mrs. James r, Griffen and the Misses Catherine and Nora Kirby, and three sons, Patrick Francis and Daniel Kirby.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
.Inhn WnlSki

The funeral of John Wolski was held this morning at s o'clock from St. Andrews church with a high mass of requiem celebrated by Rev. Father Dolan of the Holy Ghost Fathers. Father Dolan also con- ducted the committal services at the grave in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
Dratha
Gladys Draper

Gladys Draper
 Gladys Draper, the nine months old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Howard W. Draper of Ss Fairview street. died Saturday night. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the late home with Rev. J. Emerson Ford, acting pas tor of the Trinity Methodist church, officiating. Interment was in Fair view cemetery,
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
cow NOsEPRINTs

Melbourne, Australi1-Noscrriuts Of cattl", similar to fingcrprints oi human beings, are being used as a system of indcntification on the large ranges of Australia. Tho new system is much easier and more humane than branding with hot irons
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
Homer Newton Parker

The funeral of Homer Newton Parker was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the undertaking parlors of B. C. Porter Sons. Rev. pr. George W. c. Hill. pastor of the South Congregational church, off, ciated and interment was in Fair view cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
sGUENTHER ARRESTED AGAIN

William Guenther was arrested this morning on charges of drunk enness and violation of probation. He was before the police court last Friday on charges of drunkenness and breach of the peace. Judge Ben iamin w. Alling putting him on pro- patton at that time.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
GETS 2 YEARS IN PRISON
, Associated Presa.

By The Associated Press,
 London, Mar. Civilian Cooper Hobbs, a solicitors clerk. who was tried on the charge of accepting checks for s300,O0O in connection with blackmalling plot against Sil IIari Singh, an East Indian prince was found guilty today and sen fenced to two years of hard labor,
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
NOTED ARTIST DIES

New York, March Q. - Willard Leroy Metcalf, noted American landscape artist, 67 years old. died of heart disease today. He is sur vived by two young daughters. who are in private schools in Virginia, and his former wife, Mrs. M. A. Goodrich, of this city,
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
yANDALs AT SCHOOL HOUSE

The old Burritt school was enter ed during the weekend according to a report received by tho police, the intruders ransacking the desks and causing considerable damage.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
Harry <. Mctmorc

The funeral of Harry s. Wetmore was held this afternoon at 8 o'clock from the undertaking parlors of E, C. Porter Sons. Rev. Henry w. Maier officiated and interment was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
BURGLARY ON PARK STREET

Entrance to the house of Mrs. r. L. Smith, 467 Park street, by thieves and the theft of two government checks. $50 in cash, a gold wrist watch and other jewelry was report ed to Lieutenant Samuel Bamforth at police headquarters this morning.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
AUToIST FATALLY STRICKEN.

Milford, March 9,-Taken i'll while at the wheel of his automobile to- day. John J. Harran, of New Haven, was rushed 10 the Milford hospital, but died on arrival from heart trouble.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
Special Notice

Isabella Circle No. F. National Daughters of Isabella will hold a special meeting tonight at their club rooms at S o'clock-advt.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09
CLEARINGs AND BALANCES

New Sork-ENchanEns. 449n0O.- 00N: balances. S6,000. 00h
 Boston - Exchanges, 54.ooo. .ooo, balances. c5,OOo.non.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09

THE HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
 BRING RESULTS
New Britain herald., 1925-03-09

[. $. TREASURY STATEMENT |, S. treasury balance, $22s,235,445
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-10-01
The Milledgeville Lynching

1t is difficult to understand the point of view
of members of the mob that took an insane
Negro from the state sanitorium at Milledge-
vile and killed him as punishment for the Kill
ling, by him, of Miss Oxford, nurse at the
sanatorium. The chances are he was not aware
of what was going on when he was being
killed he was insane, else he should not have
been in the sanatorium at all; about as much:
revenge or punishment was obtained and in
f1icted by the mob as if they had taken dog
out and beaten it to death There was simply
no excuse for such mob and no excuse for
their act. 1t is a most strange quirk in the
minds of these men that led them to kill
crazy man for crazy deed. Such conduct does
not speak highly for the intelligence 9th e
men guilty of it. 1t is absurd, wrong, piece of
crazy folly that will give every Georgian-hat-
ing newspaper in the North, and every bloody
shirt waver an opportunity, and very excel
lent one, to say unpleasant things about the
degree of civilization in the South and special
ly in Georgia. Men of such mobs are not doing
themselves, their communities, the state, or
their race any good-on the other hand, they
are doing all these very positive harm by such
inexcusable conduct.-Macon Telegraph.