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New Britain herald., 1925-08-10
BROWNING ADMITS HE HAS BEEN DAMN FOOL; MARYT
 BRANDED AS ADVEN7'URESS
Lightning Starts Fire, Punches Hole in Roof
 and Rain Puts It Out
Especial to the Herald. ;

Killingworth, Aug. 1O-During the thunder showers of last eve ming the home of State Repre- sentative Herman Hescr, of this place, was subjected to a varied exposition of what lightning can accomplish, A bolt struck q telephone pole and entered the house along some wires. Every window upstairs was broken and furniture tossed around the rooms. The kitchen was wrecked by bolt.
 A freak occurrence in one of the upstairs rooms happened as follows: A lamp was broken and the oil spread over a dresser: the lightning then ignited a box of matches nearby, starting fire of considerable proportion which was put out by rain coming through a hole in the roof, made by the bolt.
 One bolt, possibly the same one, left the house via wire clothes line and knocked q big piece out Of a corn crib.
 Neither Mir. nor Mrs. Hcscr who were asleep in a downstairs room was injured.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-10
FARM HAND A SUICIDE
Frank Torey, Employed in Enfield, Takes His Life By Shooting Body Found in Hayloft.

Thompsonyille, Conn, Aug, n N9 -FrarE ToreN 21, a farm hand employed hy former Rcp. James E. Laughlin of Wallop district in the town of Enfield, committed suicide by shooting himself some time last night.
 When Torey who had been acting queerly for the past few days. did not show up at the farm house this morning, Samuel Sperry, the man ager of the farm, made a search for him and found his body in the hay loft of the barn.
 The shooting was done with = calihre rife which had heen held close to the chest. Medical Examin- CT Dr. Alcorn after viewing the body, turned it over 10 an undertaken.
 Torey had been employed on the farm for almost a year, He is sur vived by his father of Somervillo, and several brothers and sisters one of whom is Mrs. John Wilson of this town,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-10
COUNTRIES
 RESTRICTING IMPORTS
Dept. of Agriculture Takes Notice of a Tendency
 Abroad

Washington, Aug. 10 (P)-The de- partment of agriculture took notice today of a European tendency to- ward imposing higher tariffs and more trade restrictions on imports.
 Italy and Czecho- -Sloyakia," the department said, in a review of the European marfet situation, "have published new tariff schedules in agricultural products. France again IS enforcing the embargo against American fresh pork and Germany is considering a protective tariff on agricultural products.
 There is in every country de- sire to become self-suacient in foodstuffs, but for the more h. 5hiy industrialfzed countries agricultural sufiiciency, if possible at all could only be attained by heavy produc- ton cost, which the industrial con- sumers would be unwilling 10 bear. Since agricultural unit costs already are high In these countries, no great increases in European crop produc- ton are expected and no great changes Tn European demand for agricultural products are anticipat- ed"
 Whenever the economic situation improves there should be a better demand for American cotton.
 "The market for wheat and flour will depend largely upon the amount available in each country. Wheat and flour purchases appear to have little relation to economies condi- tions. The same may be said of feed and grains and oil cake. As far as foodstuffs are concerned. it seems likely that Russia will be an in creasingly important sourse of sup ply, Improved economic conditions seem likely to increase the demand for beef, fresh pork and the better grades of bacon. The demand for lard in Germany apparently has de Clined.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-10
NEW ENGLAND BREWING
 COMPANY NOW ACCUSED
Violation of NCar-Bcer Permit Chargcd-No Decision Yet On Re Noking of Permit.

Hartford, Conn, Aug. 10 PJ - Charged with violation of the permit under which II Is engaged in the manufacture of near beer the New England Brewing company, whose brewery is at 5l3 Windsor street, was last Friday called before United States Prohibition Director Frank T. Putney, Mr, Putney said today.
 Friday was confined to state mont of facts upon which the charge IS based, and no final decision on the revocation of the company's permit had yet been made. But in the event of revocation, Nlr. Hutney stated, the question of the disposi. ton of the bonds that had been posted by the company under the permit would also be involved.
 It is understood that the hearine was the result Of an investigation conducted hy federal agents into a shipment of beer made by the New England Brewery company to Long Island early in July
New Britain herald., 1925-08-10
APPOINTS NEW COMMISSION

Mayor Paonessa this morning an- hounced the appointment Of the members of the new city planning commission. The commission has been reduced from fl to nine mem oers with the mayor, the city en- glneer and the chairman of the park commission as members ex-officio, The newly appointed members are as follows; Saul ?. Waskowitz, chair man; Louis Falletti. John A. An drews. John J. Higgings, Harry G. Hancock and Antoni Ciescynski.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-10
UNCLE JOE' JOINS CHURCH
Former Speaker of House Becomes Officially Member of Methodist Church at DanYtlle.

panyille. H.. Aug. 10 P,-"Uncle Joe" Cannon became a member Of the Methodist church here yester- day, taking membership in the St. James church, in which his wife was an active member until her death. By birth, the former speaker was member of the Quaker church at Guilford, N. C., where he was born S9 years ago. While he at tended regularly and supported the local church, he had not become a member.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-10
PUTNEY IN CHARGE
Conn. Prohibition Director Ordered To Supervise All Industrial Alec hoI Permits For August.

Hartford, Aug. 10 NR - United States Prohibition Director Frank T. Putney was notified today by the treasury department in Washington that he would be acting admlnis- trator in charge of industrial alcohol for this district during the month of August.
 The duties of the new office are 10 be performed fin addition to those of his permanent position without added compensation. His signature will be required on all permits and reports concerning the manufacture and distribution of industrial alec hol
 This work has, until this month, been in the department of internal revenue.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-10
BELGIUM PLEDGES PA XNENT OF ALL
 JUST DEBTS BUT BEGS AMERICA 70 CONSIDER EXCEPTIONAL CONDITIONS
COOLIDGE APPROVES BUDGET SLASH
 AMOUNTING TO 20 MILLION DOLLARS
and Navy Probably Will Bear Big Portion of Cuts in Next Years Ap- propriations Figures But Tentative

SWampscott, Mass, Aug. 10 Rl-- President Coolidge today appro, ed a tentative budget for next years ap- proprations, calling for d reduction ot s2O,o0o,0o0 over this year.
 Director Lord of the budget pre- sented the estimates which come within the figure directed by Mr. Coolidge in his address at the last business meeting of the govern- ment.
 While the data was not made public it is understood that the army and navy will Lear good portion of the cut in next years ap- propriations, President Coolidge has declared he believed an ade- quate defense could be maintained at less expense.
 Only Tentative Figures
 The budget, which is for $S,0SO,- o00,O00, Is only tentative and hear ings will be held in the fall before final figures are presented to con- gress.
 On basis of surplus of s250,- 100000 in the treasury on June 30 and an estimated surplus of $780, 100000 for this fiscal year, Director Lord informed the president that he believed tax reductions amounting to at least S300,O90,OOo would be warranted. While only s20, 1000, 900 will be saved In appropriations next year. government financial experts estimate the reduction in taxes will be offset by increased returns.
 Increased Appropriation
 Increased appropriations are ac- counted for in the new budget for some bureaus, Mir. Lord said but these will he offset by heavier slashes In the funds to be allowed other government departments.
 Just what portion the national de- fense will carry in the reductions and where the cuts will be made in the military services has not been disclosed.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-10
Demands Doctors Ex- anime Girl To Clear His Reputation Girl Seeks To Capitalize Notoriety,
Meanwhile Cinderella" Has Vanished and Re- ward of $500 For Infor- nation as to Where abouts Is Offered

New York. Aug. 10 R}-Whie Mary Louise Spas. 21 year old Be- hemian girl, was in hiding today. Edward w. Browning, wealthy real estate operator, who wished to adopt Der, frankly admitted he was q damn fool"
 Before entering a conference with District Attorney Newcombe of Queens, regarding annulment of Mary's adoption, Browning Issued a statement dealing with the girls as- sertion that she intended Ito pun ish" him.
 Says He Was Double Crossed
 Mary double crossed me-" stated Browning. "I have been q damn fool. but I have not done anything l need be ashamed of l have fore stalled Commissioner Coler and Newcombe, by demanding that a physical examination of the girl be made"
 In his statement Browning told of visit Sunday by newspaper man who offered Mary $500 for series of articles
 "I am very sorry to say am con- yinced that $50 bill can sway her very largely" Browning said. Here after If l have anything to do with girls they will be Americans.
 Browning concluded his statement with an assertion that he was through with philanthropy forever
 T wanted to give her an educa- tion." he said but I started wrong. The story that I knew the girl be- fore adoption Is absolutely false"
 Reward Is Offered
 A reward of $500 was offered to- day by Robert H. Dunnet, business associate of Browning, for informa- ton of the whereabouts of Mary. He did not explain the purpose of his search.
 District Attorney Newcombe de- clared the girl was making a "<e- voting" effort to capitalize the mo- tortety she had obtained.
 There is nothing romantic or in- teresting in the incident" he said. "My examination of this young woman will prove to anyone that she is designing and interruptions, and that she was seeking only to obtain ease and luxury.
 Tt is the same old story under lying crime-easy money and some thing for nothing. But you cannot fiout common decency and truth, which is the bulwark of the Ameri- can home, and get away with it."
 Efforts to annual Mary's adoption on the ground that she had deceived Browning in giving her age as 16 instead of 2l were postponed until tomorrow, when Surrogate Noble of Queens county, who signed the ori- ginal adoption papers, failed to ap- pear at his office today.
 Browning and District Attorney Erwcomhe waited an hour before postponing the conference.
 Tomorrow, however, MT. New conhe said, he will present the evi- dcnce he has gathered 10 the sur rcEate He will also seek to deter mine whether any crime has been committed in securing the adoption.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-10
37 MILLION LOSS
 IN POSTAL DEPT.
Deficit For Fiscal Year Ending
 June 30 Is S37,149,OOO
RATE ARGUMENTS HEARD
New Engl0nd Business Mems Survey Shows Desire For Rates That Will Insure Efficient Service 10 Users of Mails.

Washington, Aug. 10 (P1-A cash deficit of $37,149,U0o for tho fiscal year of 1925 which closed last June "", was announced today by the post office department after q pre- liminary compilation of receipts and expenditures made at the request of Postmaster General New.
 The department ordinarily returns a deficit, but officials have been trying for several years to effect economics which would make the postal service scIf-supporting. They regard this years figures as step backward, since last years deficit was $24,0OO,000.
 Preliminary figures for the year which are subject to some rcadlust- ments,. placed estimated receipts st 3bO0,Gr2,000 all obligations and ex- penditures at $649,371,0O0, Icovinp an operating deficit of S4S,771On0 from which is deducted $lI.G22.o .o0o for outstanding liabilities and for CIVIL service retirement transfer
 The cash deficit closely approaches the estimate made by Postmaster General New several weeks aro when he placed it around S49,0oO : 00n.
 "Thc amount Of lho deficit for the fiscal year of 1925" statement bv the department said, lis attributed not entirely but 10 great extent to the postal pay b,ll which, enacted tllS spring, was made retroactive to Jan' ]. so that the department has been paying increased salaries to ifs army of some 35O.0O0 emrIoycs for the last six months of tho fiscal year On tn" other hand. tho in. crease in postage rates established to meet tn" raises in salaries lid mi become effective until April 15. and was in operation only two and half months Of the fiscal year"
 Total postal revenues for tho fs- cal year of 1924 amounted to s57o- "4S,'IH, So that tho reccirts of 1qo5 were S@T65o.2e2, or 4.S2 per cont more. In 1224 an increase of sto- ISo,S53. or 75.3 per cent over 19o3 was shown.
 The operating deficit for rqo2 D.,s S& rIoGSQ6, while for 1921 it was $So.1Q6,769. " ""'
New Britain herald., 1925-08-10
COMMERCIAL TRUST
 BUILDING SOLD
Purchase Price S137,5OO- Bought Building in
 1918 For $7O,OOO

One Of the largest real estate deals which has been consumated in thls city for some time, was conclud- ed at noon today when the Conner cial Trust Co. agreed to sell inc building it now occupies at 274-27S Main street 10 Isaac D. Rothfeder. The purchase price was $137,50O.
 A remarkable indication of the rise in real estate values in this city in the past seven years is indicated by the fact that the Commercial Trust company purchased this prop erty in 1918 for S70,000,
 The agreement to sell was signed by John .. Loomis, president of the Commercial Trust Co.,, and Isaac D. Rothfeder. The deal was handled by Rabinow and Raschkow Real Estate Co.
 The building consists of three stories, occupied on the first floor by the bank, on the second by the insurance department and directors room of the bank and on the third floor by the Smith Business college. A warrantee deed for the building will be delivered to Mir. Rothfeder on or about January 1, 1926.
 Mir Rothfeder has been in busi- ness on Main street for 30 years. He will use his new building as the fu- ture home of his business. Hunger ford and SaXe represented MT. Roth feder and Julge B. r. Gaffney rep resented the bank.
 It is the intention of the officials of the Trust company to erect their own bank building on West Main street adjoining the Burritt hotel. Plans are being considered for modern six story bank and office building. end building operations will begin early neXt. spring.
 The agreement toSell includes the privilege of occupancy by the bank for the next five years, but according to President Loomis that concern eX- poets to he in It's new home on West Main street within two years.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-10
Politics Not Involved
But Two Defendants Are
 Left in Pickwick Case

Boston, Aug. 10 tPs-only two of the 12 defendants originally indicted in connection with the collapse of the Pickwick club building. July (, in which A persons lost their lives, remained on trial today when the defense opened its case in superior court. The two still facing charges .of manslaughter were James J. Hem drick, a city building inspector. and Lawrence Perkins, foreman for contracting company. Indictments against the others were dismissed last week.
 Among those called 10 testify for the defense was Major General George W. Goethals.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-10
ThOmpsOnville Home Is
 Ransacked by Burglars

Thompsonville, Conn, Aug. 10 Up Burglars who entered the house of Edward J. Berry over the week end took goods 10 the value Of be- tween sS,ooO and ss,oo0 in silver ware, jewelry and clothing, it was announced on NIT. Berry's return from Nantucket, from where he was summoned. A more definite esti- mate awaits complete inventory.
 The break was discovered by a newsboy delivering papers yesterday who found smashed door glass.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-10
GAS COMMITTEE NAMED

Mayor Paonessa has appointed the committee 10 investigate the retail and wholesale price of gas in this city. The committee was author ized at the las, meeting of council by a resolution presented by Coun- cilmen Arthur N Rutherford and David L, Nair. The committee con- s'sts Of David L. Nair. Thomas J. CabeIus, Thomas Fay, Sam sablot- sky and c. A. Carlson,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-10
W estpOrt Woman Demands
 $2,000 in Sander Case

Bridgeport, Conn. Aug. 10 P'- Smarting under the defamation that she hanged her first hunband with the aid of her children" Mrs. Esther Szabo, Westport, brought suit in the court of common pleas today against Rose Kozmi, Westport. for s2,0oo damages.
 Mrs, Szaho attributes to the de- fendant slanderous remarks im- peaching her reputation as we'll as the quoted declaration that she was guilty of murder.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-10
RAIDS IN CLINTON

Clinton Aug. 10 P-Stats police seized alleged liquors at three places here over the weekend and ordered three persons 10 appear before Jus tiee John H. Miller on August 1T on charges of illegal possession of in- toxicating liquors. The police say they found liquor al the home of Howard J. Neal, drug store proprie- tor. at the general store run hy isa- dore sherman and st the club farm operated 6y Michael szsrnyasI
New Britain herald., 1925-08-10
CHURCHILL MAKES DENIAL
British Cabinet Official Says He Did Not Say Subsidy Was Cheaper Than Revolution.

London, Aug. 10 tP-Wlnston Churchill, chancellor of the exche- quer. in formal statement today emphatically denied that at the time ihe truce was arranged in the coal dispute he said to A. J. Cook secretary of the Miners Federation "Remember, Cook. this Is not a gift from us, but it is cheap than a revolution"
 Cook, in statement yesterday, attributed this utterance to the chancellor. Cooks statement has caused widespread comment, evok- ing Mir. Churchill's denial, in which he said that he had never made at any tme the statement referred to by Cook to Cook or to anyone else"
New Britain herald., 1925-08-10
Belfast People Welcome
 American Ship and Men

Belfast, Northern Ireland. Aug. 10 'P-The United States cruiser Pitts burGh, with Nice-Admiral Philip An drews, commander of the American naval forces in European waters, aboard, arrived today for a 10 days visit.
 The lord mayor and members of the harhor board will give a recep- tion for the Americans tomorrow and later Admiral Andrews and his off ccrs will be guests of the lord mayor at luncheon.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-10
Family Just Moved in
 Finds Skeleton in Cellar

Waterbury, Vermont Aug. 10 Rl- The skeleton of an infant child was found yesterday buried in a cellar at the home of NIT. and Mrs. Bert Clark al the west entrance to the town near Buffers pond. The body, wrapped in a blanket, was discov- cred by Clark who reported 10 the medical officer Of the district. An autopsy was held today.
 State Attorney C. R. Adams. who took charge of the case. said the body had been buried several months ago. The Clark family had occupied the house only few weeks.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-10
Fatally Injured When
 Bee Enters His Auto

Morristown, N. j., Aug. 10 I4) - Frank Riegart, of Eoseville, presi- dent of the Electric Alloy company, of Morristown, was fatally injured today when the automobile he was driving crashed into telephone pole as he tried to brush a bee of bull pnp sitting in the front seat with him.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-10
ARGENTINE GIRL
 BRAVING CHANNEL
Miss Lillian Harrison PIungS
 in at Cape Gris,Nez
SAYS ITS NOW OR NEVER
Confident She Win Reach English t"ast-Wcathcr Conditions Grow Bad soon After Start, With Rain and High Winds.

BouIoGne, France, Aug. 10 R}- Miss Lillian Harrison Argentine girl swimmer, began her fourth attempt to swim the English channel starting from Cape Gris-Nez at 12:12 o'clock this afternoon.
 Miss Harrison struck out firmly swimming with a strong breast strok" at a gait of about 25 to the minute, which she hopes to main- tain throughout
 Weather Is Rad.
 The weather was becoming cloudy and a slight breeze was blowing from tho north at a rate of about two meters second when she start ed. The sea was still very calm.
 When Miss Harrison was a little more than a mile from shore a storm broke. with heavy rail falling. The wind was increasing with some whitocaps showing Conditions were steadily growing worse.
 Her Body Creased
 Before the start Miss Harrison went through the usual process Of greasing her body, her trainer, T. w. Burgess, laying on an extra heavy coat of fat In view of the fact that the swim may last throughout the night when the water becomes cooler.
 The Argentine gir! was in good physical condition and high spirits. 'l will do it this time Or never" she declared with apparent determina- tiOn.
 Miss Gertrude Edere, the Ameri- can girl who will attempt the chan ne swim next week and Miss Viet, of the American WOmen's Swimming association, watched Miss Harrison start from the cliffs under the light house at Gris-Nez, but did not &C., company the swimmer on the tug.
 Her Turn Next
 Tt will be my turn next week." said Miss Ederle. land it cant come too quick. I am rather tired of this suspense"
 This is the first time that Miss Harrison has begun an attempt to swim the channel in daytime, and she told the Associated Press cor respondent just before she entered the wa \ nat 1t was much less trying to start with several thous- and people lining the cliffs at Gris- Neg and cheering her thai. to steal out in the middle Of the night by the fickcrins light of lantern.
 Tt is Dover this time sure" she declared
 Having Had Time
 Miss Harrison was four miles out from Grcs-Nez at 3:25 o'clock this after she had been more than three hours in the water strug- gling valianJly against abdominabe weather conditions. A heavy rain, accompanied by hail, was hampering her progress. She was drifting ab- Q tn
New Britain herald., 1925-08-10
SLAYS DAUGHTERS LOVER
Chicago Man Shoots and Kills Young Man Sitting in Auto With His Daughter.

Chicago, Aug. 10 R,-Robert Xiii lian, 29, shot last night by the en- ragged father of Muriel Gascola, 2S, when the couple were found sitting in an automobile a short distance from the home of the girl, died today.
 According 10 the police, the father saw the couple, and without warning them of his presence telephoned his house and waited for his wife 10 bring him his pistol,
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Evening star., 1925-02-18
SENATE RECALLS
r =
PAY INCREASE BILL
Will Reconsider Action Carry.
ing First Salary Raise
Since 1907.

Tho Senate today recalled from the
House the legislative appropriation
bill which 1t passed last night, con-
tanning a provision for an increase
In salaries Of members OF Congress
and the Vice President 4.
When the measure IL brought back
Senator Norris, Republican, Nebraska,
announced he would ask for its re-
consideration. although he d:d not
mention the salaries directly In max
ing a motion for recall.
The measure would increase the
salaries OF members OF Congress from
$500 to $4,000 q year and Of the
Vice President from $4,000 to sis. 900.
The bill as approved by the Senate
yesterday provides the drst increase In
the salaries Of members Of Congress
since 1907. The amendment was pro-
posed drst by Senator BAH Of Delaware,
who II retiring from tho Senate
March I, and will not benent by the
salary raise. He introduced q ttll
for the purpose, which was reported
favorably by both tho finance and
appropriations committees. Chair
man Warren OF the latter COMMITTEES
was authorised by that committed
to offer 1t as an amendment to the
legislative bill.
Without discussion or a record vote
the amendment was adopted. The bill
now goes to conference.