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New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
K. OF c. BANQUET TONIGHT

Everything is in readiness for the annual banquet and reception of Bishop Tierney Assembly, Fourth Degree, Knights of Columbus, which is 10 be held at the Burritt hotel this evening.
 Dinner will be served by Rev. Pe- ter Guilday, professor of history at the Catholic University of America Washington, D. c. Dr. Guilday, who is regarded as one of the foremost authorities on history has chosen as his subject, "Wahington and Lln- coin and their Influence on Ameri- can History" Mayor A, M. Paonesa will be present and will speak F. F. King will act as t?astmaster.
 After the program dancing VIII be enjoyed, with music furnished by the Trinity Bacchanalian orches- tra
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
SECRET SERVICE
 AND BUNK REPORT
Former Agent Says Many Ru-. m0rs Were Without Foundation

Of all the cases of suspicion re- ported to the U. s. Secret Service during the World war, s5 DOT cent turned out to be bunk" stated F. c. Wallmo, of Hartford, before a meeting of the Lions club this noon at the Burritt hotel.
 Speaking of the current opinion of the work of the secret service, in which he was employed during the war. he said that many people as- sociate 1t with those stories in which the "hero" and the villain" play the major part. However, the work of the agents was of very different nature. Mir. Wallmo said, most of it being in connection with the inves- tigation of passports.
 When this country entered the war 1t had practically no secret serv- ice organization, MT. Wallmo said, and when 1t proceeded to make up such an organization 1t went to ex- tremes, several of the departms nts having their own secret service forces. with the result that the em- ployes worked in circles"
 Because of the great respect which people have for the secret service the agents very seldom experience trouble in making arrests. In fact, he said, when an arrest is to be made mere mention of the organization will serve to make the person submit One good feature of this fact is that the department is thus able to do much toward the prevention of crime as well as toward the detection of crime.
 When this country entered the war Mr. Wallmo went to Washington to ,. ake up this class of work and be- anne an employe of the department If justice. Without receiving much instruction to speak of he was given | badge, a card of identification and | large pistol and was notified to re- ,ort to New York for work. Speak, ng of this pistol he said that he cry seldom carried it with him and 'hen he did it was never loaded. He aid that he never had occasion to SC the gun.
 Another job which Mir. Wallmo nd the other members of the secret 1rvice had to do many times was care for aliens who were to be cid until the following day for ex- imitation, making it necessary to zee that they were safely incarcer- ted in some jail until the time of xamination. In this work consid- rable trouble was experienced. not 'ith those whom they took care of. ut with the officers and officials of he jails which the agents took the ersorfs to.
 MT. Wallmo also related several other experiences in cases in which he participated but which turned out to be bunk"
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
Autos Must Keep Off
 Sidewalk Near Hotel

The practice of motorists stop ping their cars on the sidewalk in front of the parking station between the city hall and the Burritt hotel has come to the attention of r. L. Conlon, president of the board of public works, and he is determined to put a stop to it. The machines block the walk when the traffic sign is against them and force pedestrians to go into the road in order to pass or else wait until the sign Is turned and the automobiles moves. MT. Conlon said today that he intendes to notify the manage ment of the parking station and have a meeting with them, that he may notify them that automobiles must stop inside the street line. "1f we can't use the sidewalks there is no use of having them," he commented.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
WHISKEY SCANDAL
 IS BEING AIRED
Illegal Withdrawals at CleYe-
 land Being PrObed

Cleevland. Feb. 24.-Testimony was resumed today in the federal grand jury investigation into the illicit withdrawal of whiskey and alcohol from Ohio distilleries and government warehouses particularly the Hayner Distillery at Troy, O.. where it is alleged 45,000 barrels of whiskey were withdrawn in 1921 and 1922, for diversion to bootleg gers.
 The investigation is under direc- tion of Mabel Walker Willebrandt, assistant United States attorney general.
 Forthwith subpoenas have been issued for about three score witt nesses, including Major Roy H. Haynes, United States prohibition commissioner; Frank L. Norwood, former state senator and enforce ment agent at Columbus: Captain H. c. Shane. field agent of the prohibit ton forces; William E. Bence, fed ti al GSFhA at Youngstown. and Miss Margaret Mcfarland of Los Angeles, former clerk and telephone operator in the federal prohibition office at Colum- bus.
 Major Haynes was ordered to ap- pear tomorrow.
 Attorney General c. c. crabbe of Ohio informed District Attorney A. E. Bernsteen he would come to Cleveland today to testify, although he was not subpoenaed. He said his testimony would consist princI- pally in furnishing names of wit nesses in other investigations who told him of Packages" in Ohio dis tilleries and would be largely hear say.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
,i,Cu,,iIS-RIRNBAUMs

Mir. and Mrs. Morris Birnbaum or this city have announced the mar riage of their daughter, Miss Dor othy, to Charles Michaels of New York city. The wedding took place no January 25 at the Patrician' Riverside Drive, New York.
 MT. Michaels is a graduate of the New York University. Mrs. Michaels was formerly with the Music Lovers and San Carlo Grand Opera com pany for which she was prepared by Maestro Clemente de Macchi. She was one time a member Of the George M. Cohan Co.
 Upon their return from a wedding to Palm Beach, they will reside In New York.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
BANQUET TO PLAYERS
Pastor of Sacred Heart Church Shows Appreciation to Members of His Parish By Giving Dinner.

A banquet was given members of the Polish Dramatic Circle in the school hall of the Sacred Heart church last evening, by Rev. Lucyan Bojnowski.
 Waiter Kachowski was toast master. Addresse were made by Rev. Father Bojnowski, MT. Jureqcz of Fland, and by other members of the club.
 During the past year the members of the Circle have presented num- Der of plays for the benefit of the home for aged, under the direction of Rev. John Taranowicz, chaplain of the Polish orphanage, Rev. Alex ander Tanski, who left few weeks age to take over the pastorate of the Polish church at Wallingford, and Walter Kachnowski
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24

and when he arrived there with the the place was filled with dense smoke so that it was impos- sible to see ahead.
 Automobiles valued at over $30,- 900 were exposed in the fire which started about 6 o'clock in the black smith shop of the garage and for a time threatened to spread through out the building. The firemen went to their work and in spite of the handicap of the smoke, soon were able to get hose lines on the source of the blaze and prevent it from spreading. None of the machines in the building was damaged, and Chief William j.. Noble estimated damage to the building at about $2,500.
 Deputy Chief Michael T. souney who has been doing day duty, was transferred to the night shift today until the recovery of Deputy Chief Barnes.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
NOtt Estate Valued at
 S39.S5t by Appraisers

An inventory of the estate of Mary A. Mott, filed this afternoon in probate court by Appraisers John II. Connolly and Charles Warren, shows an appraisal Of SS,s45 on real estate in Berlin, and bank de- posits of SS5.90e.9S, making a total of SS9,S54.93 for the estate. The estate of Clarence A. Tapiin has been valued al s5444.50 by Ap- praiscrs w J. Phelan and David L. Dunn.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
City Items

Stella Rebekah drill team will meet at the hall Saturday afternoon for rehearsal. Monday evening the members will visit Martha lodge of Plainville. where a supper will be served at 6:3O o'clock.
 Hear the Victor Radio Concert at Morans Music Store Thurs, 2 p. m.
 ---ady Unity Rebekah lodge will hold its regular meeting Friday evening. There will be a social in the after noon at 2.30 o'clock for members and friends.
 Michael Burke has left the employ Of the North & Judd Mfg. Co.
 The regular meeting of the Sons of Veterans auxiliary will be held to- morrow night at o'clock at Jp. O. U. A. M. hall.
 A. Fred Hitchiner has returned to New York city after spending the holiday with his parents. Mir. and Mrs. Fred Hitchiner of S27 Corbin avenue.
 B. F. Parker of 734 Arch street reported to Lieutenant Samuel Bam- forth at police headquarters this aft ernoon that motormeter had been stolen from his machine while 1t was parked on Park street. Michael Valentine reported to the police this morning that his bicycle had been stolen from the rear of the Davidson & Leyenthal department store.
 Chief William c. Hart of the po- lice department resumed his duties at police headquarters today after a several days illness at his home at 52 Olive street.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
ARRANGE TESTS FOR
 LONDON STUDENTS
NeHspaperman and Challenger
 Plan to Meet Next Week

London. Feb. 2l.--Lord Rother- mere. publisher of the. Daily Mall. and his challenger to a ''schoolboy test" W. G. Cove, plan to meet eagly next week to make final ar engagements for the examination. Mr. Cove. who is former president of the National Union, of Teachers. challenged the noble lord in re sponse to a campaign by the Daily Mall which alleged that London's elementary schools were not, worth the money appropriated for them, citing in support of it's case the failure of a number of graduatO to meet test set by the newspaper in filling one of its junior clerkships.
 Meanwhile a further exchange of communications between the chal- lenger and Lord Rothermere, who is in Southern France, has taken place. The publisher said his only stipula- ton was that the arithmetic and general knowledge questions will be of the sanA character and calibre as those set in the Daily Mails ex- animation of the boys" to which Mir. Cove replied:
 You mustn't try to vary my challenge. The questions I set will not be similar to those very clumsily set by the Mail, but will be of such character and calibre as are put in the elementary schools"
 He added that he was unconyinc- ed as to the sincerity of the news papers test and contended that the questions, if properly put, were we'll within the capacity of the pu- pills of the elementary schools which are the best in the wirld."
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
VOTE SEWER BOND ISSUE
Finance Committee Of Legislature Acts Favorabfy on Part of Peti- ton But Opposes Securities.

NSpeCtd! to 1ue iieIe4u''
 Hartford, February 24. = The finance committee of the general assembly today voted to recommend that the City of New Britain be empowered to issue sewer bonds in the amount of s4OO,OO0, but it was voted to postpone action on a sub way bond issue of SS50,000 sought by the Hardware City.
 The committees report will be submitted to the legislature for adoption tomorrow.
 Favorable action was taken by the senate today on bill to allow the New Britain Gas Co. to increase it's capital stock from time to time and to issue bonds. The house to- day passed bill empowering the New Britain Trust Go. to increase its capital.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
Mrs. Anna Neenan Dies
 After Being Hit by Taxi

Word was received here last night of the death in New York of Mrs. Anna Curran Neenan, wife of James Neenan of 77 Spring street, this city, as the result of being struck by a taxicab. Mrs. Neenan was formerly a resident of this city where she was employed by the Curran Dry Goods Co.,, and also by the New Haven road in its local freight office. The funeral and burial will be in New York city. Mrs. Curran also leaves q brother. Daniel Curran.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
GIVE FAREWELL PARTY

A farewell party was given last evening at the homo of Miss Jane Madigan at 6S Union street fin honor lof Miss Sadie Miller of Hartford, who plans to enter business with her brother fin Meriden shortly Games were played and solos were sung by Miss Madigan, and Miss Mae Con- nors. There were violin selections by John Madigan. Supper was serv- cd to 24 guests. Miss Miller receiv- cd number of gifts.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
SUES TROLLEY COMPANY

Suit for $250 damages has been brought against the Connecticut Co.,, by Francis J. Egan of Broad street. The plaintiff claims that on January 24, at about ' D. m., he was driving his coupe on Colony street, Meriden, and the wheels slid down into the rut along the tracks. A trolley ap- preached at what Egan alleges was an excessive speed and, despite his signals to stop, crashed into his ma- chine, badly damaging 1t and ruin ing his clothes, although he escaped without injury. The writ was issued by Thomas F. McDonough. Property of the defendant to the,value of $500 has been attached.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
VARIOUS STOCKS
 to UP AT NOON
7Oday'S Market Dealings How.
 ever Are Not Hectic

Resumption of stock trading after the holiday was attended by some irregularity although the main trend of prices appeared to be upward. Equipment issues continued their rise under the leadership of Ameri- can and Baldwin Locomotives and Southwestern Rail shares were frac- tionally higher. Kresge department stores jumped 3h points
 Persistent rumors that the Ameri- can Locomotive dividend would be increased at the next meeting lifted that stock 3-4 points to a new high record at 129 1-2, and stimu- lated trading in the other equip- ments, including Pullman, American Car x Foundry and Baldwin. Stand ard dividend-paying rails were in demand, Atchison, Southern Rail- way, Louisville & Nashville and Chesapeake & Ohio scoring gains of a point or 50. Buying of various industrials and specialties brought advances of 1 to ? 1-2 points in Ra- dio, Loose-Wiles Biscuit, Republic Steel, Central Leather and Maxwell Motors "B." Bethlehem Steel, how eyer. fell back 1 IA points and Texas & Pacific, point. Foreign exchanges opened irregular.
 Marking up of the renewal rate for call money to 3-1-2 per cent. failed to halt the rising tide of prices although isolated heavy spots cropped out. With car loadings be- ing maintained at seasonable record levels and progress reported in the negotiations of several railroad mergers, there was a brisk demand for the carrier issues. New Haven touched 35-3-s, the highest price since 1912, and Atchison, Nickel Plate and Western Pacific also recorded substantial gains. Equip ments responded to the announce ment of large orders by several railroads, American Locomotive and American Car & Foundry each ex- tending early gains to 4 1-o points by touching record prices of 131 IA and 209 1-2, respectively. Gains of 3 1-2 to 4 1-2 points were recorded by Kresge Department Stores, Loose -Wiles Biscuit and Savage Arms, while Air Reduction, Ameri- can Can, Baldwin, U. s. Cast Iron Pipe and Radio Corporation were among the many issues to sell or more points above last weeks clos ing.
 1:30 ?. m.--Various stocks moved up briskly after midday, with pool operations evident in the advance in several speciaIties, before the entire list turned downward on the further advance In call money to AZ per cent. Famous Players and Worth ington Pump were particularly weak, falling 21a and 3 points respectively under Saturdays closing, Recess sions from the early tops ran from i to points in many instances, es- pecially in the equipment group.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
Mrs. NfarH McANaY

The funeral of Mrs. Mary McAvay was held this morning at S:SO o'clock from the late home and at g o'clock at the church of St. John the Evangelist, with mass of re- quiem celebrated by Rev. Thomas Laden. As the body was borne from the church James o'Brien sang Some Sweet Day" The pail bear CTS were William Sadd. Bruno Am mon. Charles Messenger. Michael Brophy, Harold Messenger and Charles Messenger. The flower bearers were Harold and Charles Messenger. Interment was in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
INQUIRY
 ON DEATH OF CHILD
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s1,000 but Judge filling would not consider a reduction as low as that, ealing the attention of Attorney Conlon to the fact that the crime on which the man is held carries a penalty of ten years in states prison.
 Attorney Harry Ginsberg appear cd for the Dainty boy and David l.. Nair represented the father. They did not ask for any reduction of the bonds of s10,oOO set for the release of their clients and the cases were continued until Monday under the same bonds. As none of the men could raise the bonds, they were transferred to the county jail at Hartford to await the hearing.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
Foreign Exchange

New York. Feb. 24.-Forcign cx- changes irregular. Quotations in cents: Great Britain; demand 475S; cables 4761s; 60 days bills on banks 472&. France: demand 5.1S12; ca bles 519, Italy; demand 4.O4; cables Ao4l,. Belgium: demand 5,o2 r.; cables 5.e3. Germany: demand 2S.So, Holland: demand 40.04. Norway; demand 1920. Sweden; demand 26.92. Denmark: demand 17.76. Switzerland; demand 1920, Spain; demand 16l. Poland: demand 19A. Czccho- -Slovakia: demand 2.96 F. Jugoslavia: demand l.61. Austria; demand .QO144. Rnmania: demand .491&' Argentina; holiday. Brazil: holiday Tokio: demand S9 ls. Mon treal, go 2a.S2.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
1raths
Mrs. Ellen Hayflen

Mrs. Ellen Hayden, aged 70 years, died last night at the home of her sister. Mrs. Kathryn F. McPherson, 125 Dover Road, West Hartford. Mrs. Hayden was former resident of this city. She leaves another sis- ter. Mrs. R. w. Nagle of this city and two brothers, John and Martin Dunn.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row morning at S:30 o'clock from the late home in West Hartford and at o'clock fromthe Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, Quaker Lane. Interment will be in St.. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
TROOPS REINFORCED

Managua, Nicaragua, Feb. 24.- The Nicaraguan government has sent additional troops to the Honduran frontier to protect agriculturalists in the region and to prevent the ex- tension of any revolutionary move ment against the neighboring re- public.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
:Tlt,tpralH
Mrs. Louise Mapson Dayi,

The funeral of Mrs. Louise Mag son Davis will be held tomorrow af- ternoon at 3 o'clock from the late home, 240 Maple street, with Rev. J. Emerson Ford, acting pastor of Trinity Methodist church, off1clat- ing. Interment will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
New Burglar Scare in
 Belvidere Last Night

The police investigated another burglar scare in the Bclvidere sec ton of the city last night when a call was received from Mrs. Louis krei- ger of 1s0 Stratford road that there were two men acting suspiciously fin the neishborhood. The police inves- tigated the report but found no sign of the men.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
JUDGMENT FOR sis2

Judgment for the plaintiff by de- fault to recover damages of S492.57 and costs of sl6S.s4 has been awarded by Judge B. W. Alling in city court in the action of s. !. D. Abraham against Evadis Kambigisn. Hungerford and Sake appeared for the plaintiff.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
SET DATE AT LINE f

Washington. Feb. 24.-The life of the special senate committee inxes- tIgating the internal revenue bureau and the prohibition unit would be extended until June 1 under a reso- lutlon approved, today by the senate --ance committed.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF
 PAINFULLY HURT
Barnes Falls Into Pit While
 Cropping in Smoke

Falling six feet when he stepped over the edge of a pit as he groped his way through the dense smoke in the garage conducted by H. Gold on
 Park street last night, Deputy Chief
 Eugene F. Barnes of the fire depart
 ment sustained a badly wrenched
 knee and injured shoulder that will
 cause his absence from duty for some time. He answered an alarm
 frob Box 24 for fire in the garage,
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
POSTPONE BANQUET
Chamber of Commerce Directors Want Secretary Before Holding Annual Dinner.

Tho cooperation of the Chamber of Commerce In the state convention of the United States Spanlsh-Ameri- can war veterans, which will be held in this city June 10 and 20. was vot- cd at meeting Of tho directors at noon today.
 It was voted 10 postpone consider ation of date for the annual ban qnet, which was expected to SC some time next month, until the selection of now secretary is made.
 No discussion was held concern ing the selection Of a secretary. al- though 1t is understood that the di- rectors are making efforts to secure the services of Earl B. Arnold of Bristol, secretary of the Bristol chamber and president' of the state Commercial Secretaries association.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
STRIKE SITUATION EASES

Shanghai Feb. 24.-The strike Of workers in the Japanese cotton mills, involving approximately SN,OOO was reported as much easier today. Two mills employing 1000 have de- cided to reopen tomorrow, demands for increased wages having been dropped.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
ROY DRIVING ALTO

A IS year old boy was taken into custody this morning by Patrolman Walter Malona after the policeman investigated complaint that an au- tomobile was being driven on Wells street without markers Malona found the boy and turned him over to Probation Officer Edward c. Con- molly.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
Frank Larson

Funeral services for Frank Lar son will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:SO o'clock at the Erwin chapel. Rev. Dr. A. A. Ahlquist will offlciate and interment will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
Mrs, LuCY A. Francis

The funeral of Mrs. Lucy A.. Francis was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Damon of Newington Junction. Rev. Lewis Belden of Hartford officiated and in torment was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
Mrs. Margaret Johnson

Mrs. Margaret Johnson, age s5 years, wife of Nils Johnson of 47 Chadwick avenue, Hartford, died last night at the Hartford hospital. The funeral will be from the Grace church. Plainville, with interment in South Norwalk.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
Miss Mary TaMCher

The funeral of Miss Mary Tancher will be held tomorrow morning at S:3o o'clock from the late home, 149 Chapman street, and at o'clock from St. Peters church. Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
CLEARINGs AND BALANCES

New York-Exchanges. 551,000,- 00G; balances, 101, 100000,
 Boston - Exchanges, 67000,Q00; balances, S6,00O, 900.