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New Britain herald., 1925-01-12
SQUARES ACCOUNTS
I'rcnch Poilu Soundly Thrashcs For mer German Officer For III Treat nent in q Prison Camp.

Brest Jan. 12.--In the railway station of a small village of Molf,i- han, Brittany, number of carts full of sweet Breton apples destined for the German market were being loaded on railway trucks, while a German fruit merchant stood com placently watching the work. Sud denly a Breton peasant dark eyed and stockily built, left his horses and strode up to the German.
 Are you Ober-L x who was in command Of camp x during the war?" he asked,
 Yes" was the answer.
 And I'm soldier K" shouted the Breton peasant, strange light in hls eyes. ''and we'll settle it right here now"
 Before the German had time to run the Breton was on him, punch ing him right and left and knock ing the German all over the village square. So sound was the beating he gave the German that onlookers had to drag him away, but none was in sympathy with the loser when ther realized that the French ex- prisoner of war was paying back months of hardship and Ill treat ment.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-12
ARRIVES AT MOSCOW
Jean Herbette Is First French Ann hassador To the Soviet Republic of Russia.

Moscow, Jan. 12.-Jean Herbette, first French ambassador to soviet Russia. arrived here yesterday, ac- companied by his wife and staff, and established himself in the house for Terly occupied by the Nansen Re- lief mission.
 The ambassador said a great task faced the two nations in the re- establishment of normal relations but that he believed every question could be solved if good will obtained on both sides.
 If I said anything beyond my prerogatives, M. Tchitcherin would regret that a journalist had been appointed ambassador to Russia" he continued, but I may say broadly that the question of Russia's abt to France is the greatest hai11sr con- fronting us. If that is solved, it will turn all the sympathies of thousands of small French bondholders toward soviet Russia"
 When M. Hcrbette was reminded that Russia could not pay her debts unless credits were advanced to her, he replied: The recognition of debts by soviet Russia would of itself be means of reestablishing credit"
New Britain herald., 1925-01-12
CHARACTERISTICS TOLD
Sclf-AnaIysis By Britisher. Reveals Why EngIishmcn Are Tonguc-tied

London, Jan. 12.-A scientist has made the discovery that the "most silent and inarticulate animals ifi nature are asses, owls, oysters and Englishmen," according to Sir St. Clair Thompson. president of the Royal Society of Medicine. at a re- cent dinner.
 Tt Is curious" the speaker de- clared, that after-dinner speaking should be q custom with a people who speak as badly as we do. None of the four nations which compose our more or less United Kingdom can claim great clarity of express sion," he continued The Welsh man talks a language of his own. which no one else understands, and he therefore does not count: the Irishman suffers from confusion of thought; the Englishman is afflicted with confusion of speech, and the Scotsman, when he goes to a public dinner, especially if wine is included, always hopes to leave the table speeches."
New Britain herald., 1925-01-12
CONGRESSMAN IS
 AGAINST INQUIRY
.inman, Democrat, Would Not
 Dignity Drinking Charges

Washington, Jan. 12.-Aroused by Dlshed charges of liquor drinking
 members of congress, Representa- 70 Tillman. democrat. Arkansas rged the house today not to dignify lem by authorizing an investigation , determine the truth.
 NJ. Tillman referred to the divorce it of Representative Scott. republi- an, Michigan, during which Mrs. colt declared she had seen consid- rable drinking In congressional cir les and that the prohibition law had ,cen violated on congressional trip Panama in 1921.
 Tillman said he and hls wife were assengers on the steamer on which dr. and Mrs Scott made the trip. We considered ourselves in the Scellent company Of respectable nen and women, no better and no worse than the average bent on a roper mission and carrying on re- Dectably," he said.
 Calls It Unfair Attack.
 ''Ts 1t not time to abandon unfair tacks on public men. Newspaper. 'em to find thrilling entertainment n an endless spread of printers ink lercilessly ridiculing and pitilesslI ttacking members of the senate ant ouse.
 Don't allow the house to descend the low level of an up-countr. ourt hearing a divorce suit"
 Scott was at his office today bu gas not on the floor when Tillmal poke.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-12
John T. Oquist

John T. Oquist, age 49 years, died Saturday night at Cedarcrest sana- torium. Newington. MT. Oquist was a native of Germany but had been a resident of this city since 1889, com ing here from Manchester, where he first settled afterh is immigration to this country. He was for many years employed in the solid handle department of Landcrs, Frary & Clark's but was forced to sever' his connection with that company last July because of poor health. On Oc- tober 16 he was removed to the New Britain general hospital from Bris- tol, where he had lived since last July. and last Thursday was trans ferred to the state sanatorium in Newington. He was a member of the Landers Mutual Aid society.
 MT. Oquist Is survived by his father, Joseph Oquist; his stcpmoth- CT; one daughter, Mrs. Stewart Rod man of this city; three children, his wife and two brothers, Hans and James Oquist.
 The funeral will be held ,tomor- row afternoon at ? o'clock at the Err win chapel. Rev. J. Emerson Ford, acting pastor of Trinity Methodist church, will officiate and interment will be ih Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-12
CONN. VOTE CAST
Nutmeg Electors Meet And Declare Their Ballots Cast For Calvin Coolidge.

Hartford, Jan 12.-rhe vote of the state of Connecticut was for mally declared today by the seven presidential electors elected on Mo- vcmber 1 to have been cast for Cal Nin Coolidge for president of the United States and for Charles c. Dawes for vice-p president. Theodore IC. Wallen, Hartford newspaperman was chosen to take to the authorities at Washington the official certificate of the vot signed by the presidential electors.
 The electors met in the office of the secretary of state this forenoon. Miss Finettc E. Nichols of Fairfield wes appointed to take the place of Miss Annie B. Jennings who was un- able ito be present. Charles r. Brooker was unanimously chosen president of the college. The other electors present were Mrs. Helen II Jenkins of Norfolk: Hillon c,
 Brooks of Chester; r. T. Maxwell of Rockville; Louis R. Cheney of Hart ford and Frederic ". Mercer of New London.
 Frank VI. Lynch, first assistant clerk in the state secretary's office was appointed clerk Of the college.
 Mr, Lynch was also by unanimous vote chosen teller. The oath of of
 fee was administered to tho electors by Deputy Secretary of State Elmer l Il. LounsburN
New Britain herald., 1925-01-12
Draths
Mrs. Gertrude Thoma

Mrs. Gertrude Thoma, aged 23 years. died last night at her home S2S North Burritt street, after long illness. She was born in Wrenshal, Minnesota, but had lived in this city about 14 years. She was a member of St. Johns German Lutheran church and a member of the choir of that church.
 Surviving her are her husband, Arthur Thoma; her mother, Mrs. Adolph Bradlau: one sister, Mrs William Doucette; three brothers, Rudolph Bradlau of Portland, and Frank and Albert Bradlau of this city.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row afternoon at o'clock from the late home. Rev. M. w. Guadian will officiate and burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-12
PROFITS LARGE IN
 KENTUCKY RAGING
Purses and Stakes Distributed
 Total More Than S1,5OO,O0O

Louisville. Ky, Jan. 12. - More s1,50o,000 was distributed in purses and stakes during the 16O days of racing on Kentucky tracks last sea son. Western turfmen, for the first time in several years, won the ma jority of the purses.
 The total amount distributed, in cluding fairs, was $1,675,525, or $130,000 more than in 1923. Open ing new track at Ashland was the reason for the increase.
 Gallaher brothers led all the win ming stables in Kentucky, due to the good showing of Chilhowee, the crack three-year-old just sold for a reported sum of $5Q,O00. Their net winnings were SS9,S74. of which Chilhowee alone won $75,130. John son N. Camden, president of the Kentucky Jockey club, who raced an extensive stable, won 43 races and earned sG7, 7,435. F, E. Bradley, mas | ter of Idle Hour Farm, Lexington, Ky, collected $64,567 on his runners.
 Two women figured conspicuously as owners of the winners of the two highest price races of the season. Mrs. R. M. Hoots of Tulsa, Okla, sent the winner of the Golden Jubi- lee Kentucky derby to the post in Black Gold, who won $57S25 for her. An eastern horsewoman, Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt, collected $55,5O0 as q result of Sarazens vic tory in the third International Spe- 1 Cial at Latoria, October Il.
 Jockey Harry Stutts rode the most winners. followed in order by Law rance McDermott, Mack Garner, Eddie Pool and Ivan Parke.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-12
WALL ST. REPORTS

stiffenlng of the renewal rate for call money to g per cent later led to considerable prolit-talting, a number of Issues selling a point or more be- low Saturdays closing. Mack Truck. American Car & Foundry and Radio Corporation yielded 2 points, s. s. Kresge and West Penn Power 8 points each, United Fruit 7a points. Bulllsh operations, however, were re- newed In a variety of special issues, Fisher Body scared 20 points 10 2S0 in response to the doubling of the dividend returns under the recapital- lzation plan, while General Motors moved up to 73 and Dupont to 145 IA. General Electric. Phillips Jones and American Agricultural Chemical preferred advanced to { points
 Missouri Pacific preferred, jumping 3 IA to above S2. led the rails into higher ground and at noon the whole list seemed to be swinging upwards.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-12
WASHINGTON HAS
 GIVEN AGREEMENT
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hopes of Saturday night, coming after the apprehenslve feeling of the morning. had again given way to some uncertainty on account of the hard time the experts appeared to be having in getting ready their final report for the delegates to act upon.
 A few leaks that have occurred as to the negotiations indicate that the points in suspense are mostly of minor importance. but the secrecy still maintained leaves so much room for speculation that pessimism is easily engendered by delays. The opposition French press is showing the greatest anxiety, assuming that the secrecy is intended in large part to camouflage French concessions.
 The surest thing that has emerged from the mystery-shrouded negotia- ton quarters seems to be that the Americans will get 1-4 per cent ot the Dawes plan receipts for their war damage claims, in addition tc payment for the costs of the occu. patton of the Coblenz bridgehead or the lines of the Wadsworth Accord but probably running over a greater number of years.
 It remains to be decided whether the army cost payments will begin with the first Dawes annuity. The Allies are insisting that the United States ought to wait for its army cost payments until the Belgian priority payments from reparatior receipts have been completed and the Belgian percentage reduced which would make it possible to pa, that part of the sum due the United States without affecting the Allied percentages.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-12
Clergy Protests Burning
 Of Newspaper Premises

London, Jan. 12,-Burning of the premises of a Catholic newspaper and other alleged fascist excesses at Pisa, Italy, have drawn a violent protest from the clergy according to a Rome dispatch 10 the Daily Telegram.
 A manifesto signed by Cardinal Mafsi has been issued, according to the dispatch, deploring the violence, especially the fact Of it's being di- rected against a Catholic paper which has always held aloof from partisan strife. The manifesto ex- presses hope that the distressing disturbances will cease and that peace will return to the nation.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-12
Governors Humanencss Liked

Since Governor Baxter of Maine came out ilattooted against fox hunting as d sport as result of the activity in arranging a fox hunt for the Prince of Wales on his most recent visit 10 the United States, the officials popularity has been growing. Governor Baxter is known the country over as a defender of wild and domestic animal life. He half-masted the state capitol flag on the death of his dog Garry" and his defense of his action brought an apology from a G. A. E. veteran who had been one Of his severest critics for the unusual respect paid the dog.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-12
MARY E. CURTIN CALLED BY DEATH
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(Continued From First Page) somewhat In the nature of an eXper- iment. When the annual meeting came in October, 1923, the chamber placed it's stamp of approval on her work by reelecting her to office.
 Upon retiring as president of the Chamber of Commerce in October, 1923. John c. Looniis paid tribute to the services of Miss Curtin in his annual report in which he said
 Since Miss Mary E. Curtin as- taken on a new lease of life. A long experience and special training and especially her loyalty and intelligent enthusiasm make her one of the most efficient and capable secretar- ies the chamber has ever had"
 In another portion of his report, he retiring president spoke of Miss Curtin as "a loyal, capable, enthu- s!astic and well trained secretary."
 President of B. X r. w. Club
 Although she devoted much of her time and energy to making a sue cess of one of the most important positions held by woman in the city, Miss Curtin found time for ac- tivities along other lines. She was one of the organizers and the first treasurer of the Business and Pro- fessional Women's club. She later served that club in the office of president and enjoyed a successful tenure of office.
 During the campaign for funds to erect new hotel, Miss Curtin was one of the moving figures since the idea was sponsored by the chamber and other civic organizations.
 Was Nationally Known
 Miss Curtin's ability as an execu- tive was recognized not only in this city and state, but also nationally. At the recent national convention of chamber secretaries at Washington she took leading part in the dis cusson of problems confronting such organizations. Business execu- lives from all parts of the United States were in attendance and eX- pressed astonishment at the thor oughness of her knowledge of af- fairs in which women executives are rarely acquainted.
 Besides her parents, Miss Curtin is survived by three sisters. Mrs. Francis Annear and Miss Katherine Curtin of this city and Mrs. Helen Doran of New York, and three broth CTS. Thomas J. Curtin, Jr.> Bernard Curtin and Electrical Inspector Cy- Til J. Curtin, all of this city,
New Britain herald., 1925-01-12
New Hartford House Built
 In 1734 Destroyed by Fire

TOrrington, Jan. 12.-Fire early Sunday destroyed an unoccupied house on Town Hill, New Hartford thus wiping out an old landmark, the structure having been erected in 1754 by Captain Charles Kellogg a sea captain. The Kellogg family has retained possession of the place throughout the 19O years, the pres ent owner being Cyrus Kellogg. who is spending the winter in Florida.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-12
MONKEY ON RAMPAGE

Constantinoplc,-The exploits of
 Pasha," runaway monkey of & Constantinople zoo. have furnished amusement for the entire city for several months. The monkey ap- pears suddenly out of the most uu- expected places - refrigerators, housetops, fire places, pantries-and always makes good his escape. Heavy rewards have been offered for his Canture.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-12
Foreign Exchange

New York, Jan. 12.-Forelyn ex- changes steady. Quotations Gin centsl: Great Britain, demand 47S l1-16, cables 47S 15-16, 60 day bills on banks 475 9-l6; France, demand S.S6 1-2, cables 5.S7;. Italy, demand 4.19 1-2, cables 4.2O; Belgium, de- mand 5.Ol 1-2. cables 5h2; Germany demand 2S.S0; Holland. demand 40.SS; Norway. demand 1927: Swe- den, demand 26.9S; Denmark. de- nand, 1IS7: Switzerland, demand 1880; Spain, demand l4,17: Greece, demand l.Sl; Poland, demand 19 l-4; Czechoslovakia, demand 800 S-4: Jugoslavia, demand IFS; Aus tria, demand .O014 l-4: Rumanis, demand .5l S-4; Argentina, demand 4N.12; Brazil, demand 1900; Tokio, demand SS S-S; Montreal 90 11-16.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-12
KANSAS GOVERNOR
 IS UNDER ARREST
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ceedings as an outrage" designed to humiliate the governor on the last day of his administration. t
 Will Deliver Address
 Later the governor said he had decided to go through with the in- augural exercises and would deliver an address.
 Friends of the Davis family were incensed at the speed with which the warrants were Issued and served. declaring they believed that tho service could have been postponed until after the inaugural, as a courtesy to the retiring executive.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-12
Mrs, Anna Donlurat

Mrs. Anna Domurat, wife of Val entine Domurat of 164 Grove street, died at her home yesterday. She was S9 years of age and besides her hus- band Is survived by four children, Bertha, William. Frank and Leo.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row morning at 7:S0 o'clock from the Sacred Heart church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-12
KaN Street Briefs

A meeting of stockholders of the National Sugar Refining company in Jersey City today, called to authorize sale of It's property and assets to the Amerlcan Sugar Refining company for sl9,50O.000 cash, was adjourned until January 26 to give the Ameri. can Sugar Refining company an op' portunity to apply for modification of tho U. s, district courts decree of 1922 restraining 1t from controlling the National, American Sugars op- ton on the Nationals stock expires March Si.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-12

Britain was favorable to the idea of having a committee visit India and the Orient to study at first hand the conditions surrounding the opium production in three lands. Bishop Brent q Canadian by birth, has taken an active part in International efforts to curb the traffic in narcotic drugs,
New Britain herald., 1925-01-12
NEW COY. TAKES HOLD
Ben. g. Paulen is Inaugurated as Chief Executive of Kansas This Afternoon,

Topeka, Jan. 12.--Ben. S. Paulen, lnaugurated as governor of Kansas today, pledged that he would con- duct careful business administra- tion; that he would build for a greater Kansas with the best educa- tional opportunity for all, and that he would be governor of all the people" He asserted that good days are coming again to Kansas"
 The new governor. republican, said that the state should do "all that can be done through carefully considered legislation to tighten their burdens and to make farming call ing which will continue to attract many of our ablest young men,"
New Britain herald., 1925-01-12

Stockholders of the Dubilier Con- denser & Radio corporation today authorized an inmrease in the no par value common stock from 160, ,O00 shares to 500,o00 shares. The com pany proposes to give stockholders the right to subscribe to an addi- tional share of common stock at $50 share for each 10 shares now held. The proceeds of the sale will be used to retire the outstanding preferred stock at 1o5.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-12
Stella BukoWski

Stella Bukowski, the one year old daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Bu- kowski of 34 Beach street, Terry vile, died Saturday night at the home of her parents.
 The funeral was held this morn ing at 8 o'clock at St. Casimer's church, Terryville, and interment was in St. Mary's cemetery in that town,
New Britain herald., 1925-01-12
TltttpralH
Eleanor Hcrre

The funeral of Eleanor Herre, who died Friday as the result of ac- cidentally drinking poison. was held this afternoon at 9:3O from the home of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Harold Herre, 102 Vine street. Rev. J. Elm erson Ford, acting pastor of Trinity Methodist church. officiated and bu- rial was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-12
Wants Study Made of The Opium Indrstrv

Toronto, Ont, Jan. IF. - Bishop Charles H, Brent, of Buffalo, said
 here yesterday that a few days ago he received a letter from Austen Chamberlain, British foreign secre- tary, in which the latter said that
New Britain herald., 1925-01-12
Mrs. Drake Becomes
 Member of Fascist Party

Rome, Jan. 12,--Nrs. John Adams rrake Of New York city was re- ceived yesterday by Premier Mus solipi.. Mrs, Drake expressed such enthusiasm 'for'the fascist cause that Signor Mnssolini authorized her ap- pointmeut as the first American woman fascist.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-12

Mrs. Drake is president of the American Free Milk and Relief for Italy society. For her work both in this country and in Italy she was henored by the Italian government and Pope Plus by whom she was received in private audience.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-12

New York Exchanges, 57S,Q00, ,0UO. Balances SS,000.00O.
 Boston Exchanges: G5.00Q, 900. Balances @S,000,0oo.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-12

Women Of Paris are wearing their shingled hair parted in the middle very sleek with a slight fiuffiness over each car,
New Britain herald., 1925-01-12

So great has become the demand for meat in London the Central Markets are breaking sales records by disposing of 9O.00o tons a month.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-12
TREASURY STATEMENT
CLEARANCEs AND BALANCES

Statement for Jan. g. .. $3O5,4S6,9S
Milford chronicle., 1925-06-05
$S29,667 INCREASE IN
KENT co. ASSESSMENT

At Tuesdays session of Kent
County Levy Court, an order for
$3.50 was drawn in favor of S. Carl
Hughes, treasurer of the Kent Coun-
ty Almshouse for running expenses
for the month.
The court ordered a rebate on 1923
and 1924 taxes to Mrs. Sallie E. Tur-
ner Of FELTON,, on a property which
has been assessed to her for the past
two years which she never owned
and does not own at the present
time. The board of assessment pre-
sented the tax duplicate for the ten
districts of the county for 1925,
which shows an increased assess
ment of S829,667 over that of 1924.
The court fixed the tax rate the
same as last year, feeling that with
the increased assessment, there
would be no need for increasing the
tax rate.
The taxes will not be due or pay
able until July 1, as the county tax
receiver will have to make up his
list and send notices to all taxables.
The total assessment as made by the
Board of Assessment, for the coun-
ty is $2S,646,S51.
Milford chronicle., 1925-06-05
Adams Cross Roads

Misses Sadie and Eva Devore,
Blanche Stetler, Leroy Gibbs all of
Philadelphia, Dave Devore Of Wood
lynne, N. j., spent the Decoration
holidays with their sister, Mrs. Fred
Fountain.
Preaching at Bloomery Sunday.
Miss Altha Adams and Jack Mears
of Wilmington visited her sisters
from Friday until Sunday evening.
A community picnic will be given
by our teacher, Miss Mildred Coli
son, Saturday afternoon at Wooden
hawk school.
Mrs. Harry Hill has been spend
ing some time with her father and
sister.
Miss Bernice Adams entertained
Marguerite Tull Thursday and Fri
day of last week.
A good rain is much needed and
would be highly appreciated by the
busy farmers.
Clarence Chafinch of Marcus
Hook, Pa, spent last week with his
parents here.
E. W. Brown and Miss Grace Ad-
ans of Hickman spent Thursday
with Mrs. c. w. Adams and Miss Ed
ma Adams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Scott and son
Theodore of fredericksburg, spent
Sunday with her parents here.
- We are glad to know the schools
have closed for the good old sum-
mer time is here.