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Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-10

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 credited school, to offer two full years of science work. At present there is enough equipment for possibly one month of such work. The same holds true in regard to manual training and domestic science. If equipment for these subjects was on hand, 1t would have to be stored for lack of room in which to place and use it. It is plain that as long as Seward has the pres ent size and character of building that the high school will not be accredited, which in turn means that any student having the intention of completing their education in a college or univer- sity will go elsewhere for their high school work in order to be able to meet entrance requirements.
 / The records of the school show the names of number of students who are not at present in attendance. In checking these it is found that over fifty per cent of them have either quit school because of it's lack of eff ciency and. holding power or have gone elsewhere at additional expense for their education. These might we'll OO 1OIoiACo III OSW dlO WILL d OulIci- ble school. To show the sentiment of the students whom are cognizant of the importance of their education, the following remark was overheard in group discussion this week: T would not graduate from this school or attend it another year on a bet un- less it can give me the work that I can enter college on." He cannot be blamed for this attitude.
 The above facts concern the high school only and serve to show that that branch of Stewards educational facilities are sadly lacking in effec- tiveness. Such high school is a lia- bility to the community and not an asset. Because of it money and peo- people leave this town. Whether or not the condition continues will be partly determined by your votes next Friday.
 (Signed) GUY D. BARNETT.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-10
COM M UNICATiON
To the Voters of Seward:

To the Voters of Seward:
 In the coming school election the voters of Seward will have an oppor- tunity to indicate whether they are progressive minded and desirous of adequate educational facilities for the children of the community or whether they will be content to have a dis tinctly second-rate school which is disgrace to a town of this size and character. The present school facili- ties are unsatisfactory and inadequate in practically every way in which they can be considered, and in order that voters and patrons of the school may have accurate information on these conditions these facts are giv- en:
 That part of the buildings which is used for high school consists of three rooms. One so-called assembly room with a capacity of 16 and which is en- tirely filed one built on dormer room used jointly for library and conner cial room; and one basement room used for class recitations in other subjects. The high school consists of four grades. When three of these are having class, one must necessarily meet in the assemmbly room where the fourth group is studying. This is contrary to all standard school prac- tice because CD the time and atten- tion of the teacher is divided between the class receiving instruction and the group which is supposed to be study ing. and is unable to do so because of the diVerting influence of the reciting class; CD this condition unavoidably develops lax study habits and is an annoyance teachers and students alike; (3) rne term assembly" is misnomer as it is impossible to as- semble the student body in this or any
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-10

Many nice things being said about the Gate way in its new form but the incest expression of appreciation is the large number of subscrip- tions being received. It is hard to daily in a small town and harder yet to finance it, but the day is not far distant when Seward will be entitled and receive larger paper than the present one. With the Associated Press and several special cor respondents we do not believe our people have any kick over telegraphc service and local service will be better when our readers learn to phone in the news.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-10

In modern business the rapid rise ot young men to prominence is of ire quent occurrence, but one of the most notable is that of H. R. Empie, who seven years ago started as office boy in the Oklahoma National Bank of Oklahoma City. He is now president of the institution and is but 27 years of age. He probably did not put in much time attending the new dances or playing the role of sheik.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-10

Letters received this boat tell of bad wealth CT, lack of employment and high living in various parts of the states. Alaska may be lonesome at times and far away from the comforts of utracivili zaion but her people much better off than they are aware of until they hear from friends Outside. As whole we have much to be thankful for. The only trouble is that do not make the best of our opportunities.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-10

and two telegraph lines better than one ln this respect. The Government by all means should not abandon any of its enterprises in Alaska, and the Richardson road and telegraph line with its sta tions at frequent intervals is one of the greatest. The railroad serves Fairbanks, but it can never serve the vast district raversed by the Richardson road So long as the road is maintained the line should be kept up.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-10

If the recent mysterious pneumonia plague had occurred a couple of hun dred years ago, it would have been declared a visitation of the Almighty in punishment of sins of the world
 It was the sin of uncleanliness, how ever and science removed the mys- tery and the plague in short order
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-10

When we agreed at the arms con- ference to sink the battleship Wash ington, we were graciously permitted to use the vessel for experimental target practice. But if we are to have no more wars why should be want to have target practice? And if there is liable to be another war why sink a perfectly good battleship.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-10

One of the exchange reaching the Gateway which affords us the most pleasure to read is the kusko Times, published on the Kuskokwim, at Tocotna. The paper is full of news of the interior district, and as it is the only paper published in all this vast stretch of country naturally it is of great interest to the oldtimer Editor Grant evidently has sine cure or he would move to the coast.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-10

cause of influences of birth, environ ment, experiences, and his physical and mental condition in spite of him. self. The professor states that the advanced scientific view on the sub- ject and he may be right, but it gives lots of people an excuse for their meanness.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-10

Announcement is made that the Swedish Aero Club will bestow a gold plaque, it's highest award of honor, on Lieut.. Erik Nelson, one of the American around-the-wor flyers.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-10

News received on this boat that the Signal Corps will abandon the Valdez trail and the tele- graph line to revert to the of whomsoever desires to use them. We believe this to be shortsighted economy as the line thru the interior has proven a great help at times when the other line down. What Alaska needs is more means of communication,
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-10

Prof. Barnes in a recent magazine article of criminology declares that there is not the slightest iota of free dom of choice allowed to either the normal citizen or the criminal in his daily conduct. His contention is that
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-10
ADVERTISING RATES

MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication credited it not other wise news published herein
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Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-10

The proposal of the government to pay the cam pagn expenses of the political parties is another piece of idocy that would lead to graft and scandal
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-10

The Pioneers have done themselves proud, their bean supper and entertainment last night proving most attractive to those fortunate enough to attend.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-10

An alert Washington newspaperman says there is uncertainty about Congress. As weunderstand the Washington situation, that statement has been good every day since 1709
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-10

In Connecticut payments for candy are being list ed by candidates for office in their returns of elec- tion outlay thus showing the influence of woman in politics.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-10

A survey shows good results from the Get-out- the-vote movement. Times change. In other years the boys not only got out and voted without urging, but voted two or three times.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-10

Secretary Mellon is predicting more prosperity even before some of us have had our first helping.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-03
Fake Money Order Man
 Brought to New Haven

Providence, l.. l., Dec. 8 Pl-A deputy United States marshal this afternoon left for New Haven with John Adams, alias John Grant, who is wanted by the federal court in that city 10 answer to an indictment charging him with having possessed and passed six worthless federal money orders in Bridgeport.
 Adams was arrested here for pass ing one bogus $50 money order. Many money order blanks that had been stolen from the Jamaica. Long Island post office last summer, were found Tn his possession. Yesterday Federal Judge Arthur l.. Brown sen- fenced Adams 10 one day in the GUS tody of the United States marshal so as to expedite the prisoners removal for trial in New Haven. Adams is wanted for possessing two bogus money orders in Rochester, N. I,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-03
MEDICALLY" UNDER THE
 INFLUENCE OF LIQUOR
But Not Legally, Hence Man Con- victed of Driving Car Gets
 on in Court.

Rockville, Conn, Dec. (P - Patrick F. Chamberlain of Broad Brook, convicted In Ellington town court of driving an automobile while under the influence of liquor and fined $100 and costs and ap- pealed, had his case nolled in Tol- land county superior court today.
 In the town court Dr. E. A. Brace gave a certificate that Cham berlain was under the influence of liquor. In the higher court today he differentiated between medical intoxication and legal intoxication, stating that Chamberlain was medically" under the influence of liquor He said a person having had teaspoonful Of liquor is medically under the influence of liquor" although that person would be competent to drive a car.
 "One legally under the influence Of liquor has not control of his mental power and may not drive q car" he said. After argument be- fore Judge A. L, Brown, States At torney Thomas r. Noone asked that nolle be entered.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-03
AWARDED BIG ALIMONY
Mrs. BackCs of Wallingford Gets Di- vorCc and About $t5O.000 From Her Husband.

Now Haven, Dec. 8 P)-Alimony to about $150,000 in value was granted to Mrs. Emily R. BaCkos, of Wallingford, with the divorce grant, ed her by Judge Isaac Wolfe today, The award is understood to have teen in accord with a stipulation by the respondent in the action, Fred crick s. Backes, member of d firm of fireworks makers there.
 Mir. and Mrs. BaCkes were married in Meridcn in 1888, and in 1912 the husband went 10 the far west. He has not returned and is understood to he living in San Gabriel, Califor- mia.
 He Is co years or age. Two sons are married and have families.
 Under the decision which Judge Wolfe has made, Backes will turn over to his former wife 120 shares in the companies in which he is in ,erestcd, with dividends and accrued undivided profits, as well as his sal ury as an officer of the concern.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-03
FORMER GOVERNOR OF
 FLORIDA IS MISSING
strangely Disappears While Visiting With Ellcnds in New
 York.

New York, Dec. 8 Rl-Poltce of the missing persons bureau today started q search for Albert w. Gil christ, former governor of Florida, who disappeared after he had been visiting friends in this city. The search was started at the request of Charles A. Finley, secretary of the Florida state senate.
 The police were asked to aid in the search after friends of the former governor had been unable 10 locate him. Finley's telegram asking tor aid was received today.
 MT. Gilchrist came to New York city recently on a visit and sight seeing tour. He stayed with New York friends and southerners for several days, and then disappeared.
 The fact that he was missing be- came known when an attempt was made 10 notify him that the Florida state senate had passed a resolution changing the name of Wilson coun- ", Fla to Gilchrist county In his honor,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-03
DEATH OF HUGH CHARLTON
salesman for Landers, Frary X Clark Succumbs to Long Illness at Auburndale, Mass.

Hugh Charlton, a member O. tho Landers, Frary X Clark sales force, died last night at Auburndale, Mass. He had been i'll for several months, but his death was not expected.
 Mr. Charlton is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Maud Lamb Of Park place, this city; two children, a boy and a girl; his moth CT, Mrs. Elizabeth Charlton Of Omaha. Nebraska; a brother, Alex ander Charlton, a commander in the United States Navy, and a sister He was a nephew ot James Robinson Of Harrison street. this city.
 Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-03
GIFT TO ODD FELLOWS
Widow of Man Who Joined Here in 1881 Presents Antique Chair 10 GrotOn Lodge.

East Hampton, Dec 3 OP) -- Mrs. William E. Wright, widow of w. E. Wright, who was a member of the Odd Fellows for A years, has given a Windsor chair, 1855 years old, for the new Odd Fellows build ing at Fairview, Groton.
 The chair, which once belonged 10 Samuel Young, Mir. Wright's great great grandfather, was pre- scented to the home In fulfillment oS one of Mir. Wrights last requests before his death. The antique was presented to Grand Secretary w. g Hutchinson of New Haven, who will in turn present 1t to the home. Mr, Wright joined the Phoenix lodge at New Britain on February s, 1881. At the time of his death he was a member Of Bell lodge. No. 5i Of East Hampton.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-03
FAMOUS CANTOR AT
 CORNERSTONE LAYING
Rev. B. Chagai to Sing at Exercises Next
 Sunday

Cantor R, Chagai, head cantor in one Of the largest synagogues of Newark, N. J.. and one Of the most famous cantors in the United States, will be among the guests at the laying of the corner stone Sunday afternoon for the new Congregation Israel synagogue, which is being erected on Winter street Cantor Chagai will sing during the joint services at the Congregation Sons of Israel synagogue on Friday night and Saturday morning.
 Among other guests will be Gov "rnor John H. Trumbull, who has promised the committee on arrange ments that he will be present and deliver an address; Mayor Angelo NJ. Paoncssa, who will welcome the guests; Rabbi II. Leo Jung, vice. president of the Union Jewish Orthodox congregations of Ameri- ca; J. H. Levenberg, chief rabbi of New Haven and Rabbi S. Hurwitz of Hartford. Both local spiritual leaders, Rabbi J. H. Aaronson of Tephereth Israel and Rabbi GershoD Hadas of Congregation Sons of Is- rael, will participate In the cere- monies.
 This will be the first time In the history of the Jewish people Of New Britain that so many prominent men in Jewish circles will visit the city Some will spend the Sabbath here and joint services of the two New Britain congregations will be held at the Congregation Sons of Is racl synagogue on Friday evening and Saturday morning.
 The ceremonies incident to the laying of the cornerstone will begin at 130 o'clock Sunday afternoon, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Will liam NJ. Greenstein presiding. The guests will be welcomed by Mayor Paonessa on behalf of the city.
 Cantor Chagai, one of the most distinguished of the visiting Jews, Is recognized as a great singer. He is head cantor in one of New ark s largest synagogues. About five years ago he gave a concert in this city, which met with great success and many New Britain residents will re- member him. He will sing during the Friday and Saturday services and will offer original selections on Sunday.
 Rabbi Jung Is a great personality in Jewish circles of New York. He is vice-president of the Union Jewish
New Britain herald., 1925-12-03
RRINELANDER CASE IS
 DRAWING TOW ARD FINE
Jury Is Likely to Begin lis Deliberations Some
 Time Tomorrow
Creates Disturbance

White Plains. N. r., Dec. P'--Gcorge Jones, muatto father of Alice Beatrice Jones, from whom Leonard Kip Rhine lander is seeking an &nnulment of their marriage, today created q disturbance in the courtroom when Isaac x. Mills, counsel for Rhinelandcr, called Jones "taXicab driver" during his sum- nation before the jury.
 Leaping to his feet and trem- bling with rage, Jones shouted at Mills: I'm no taXicab driver; l never was a taNicab driver"
 When Lee aTrsons Davis, counsel for Mrs. Rhinclander, attempted 10 quiet Jones, the latter protested: Don't let him say those things about me-" He finally wa persuaded to sit down and court was recessed for l5 minutes.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-03
MAY BE SLASHER
Bridgeport Man, Arrested for An moving Young Woman, Suspected as Knife FlCnd.

Bridgeport. Dec. 3 (P)--Suspect- cd of being the stabbing flcnd who has been terrorizing young women of Bridgeport for the past few weeks, Frank Perry, 30, a world war veter- an, who was arrested in a theater last night, was being questioned at police headquarters today.
 Perry was arrested upon com plaint of a young woman that he had been annoying her, Inquiry into Perry's record showed that he had been arrested in 1922 charged with annoying women. The general appearance of the accused tallies with the description given by the young women victims of the stab ping fiend.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-03
DECIDE TO TAKE STEPS FOR COAL SURVEY HERE
C. of c. Fuel Committee Will Try to Fix
 Shortage

If more universal use Of substi- tutes for anthracite coal were adopt cd 1t would create q wider competi- tive market and automatically force down the price of anthracite, &C., cording to the opinion of members of the Chamber of Commerce fuel committee who met at the chamber headquarters this morning.
 Chairman Donald l.. Bartlett pre- sided. It was claimed that there are other kinds of fuel on the mar kct which will give just as much satisfaction as anthracite coal and which can be purchased cheaper, and that if the public used more Of these substitutes instead of de- pending entirely upon anthracite. the latter would be sold cheaper at the mines and therefore would he lower in price to the ultimate con- sumer.
 A survey Of all the coal which arrived in the city last year will be made and compared with the amount which has been received here this year. This will show the approximate shortage, which is not ] felt to be very great.
 While the committee does not ex- pect a railroad embargo this winter that will interfere with the ship ments of coal, no one seems to look for a settlement of the strike for some time, and 1t will take eight weeks or more after the mines re- sume operations before the first load of anthracite reaches New l Britain. This means that New Brit ain has very little. If any. chance of securing anthracite coal before next spring, regardless Of how soon the strike is settled.
 The committee will meet at 4:30 o'clock Monday afternoon for fur ther discussion of the problems.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-03
ROCKWELL HEARING
 IN PROBATE COURT
Administrators to Have HearinG
 in Bristol Tomorrow
FOR S95O,0OO
Claim Against New Departure Mfg. Co. Constitutes Bulk of Prominent Citizens Estatc-Oucc Rated As Mulli-Niillionairc.
tsneclaI to the IIera,dl

Especial to the TerlldD
 Bristol. Dec. S.---A hearing will ne held ill the probate court tomor- ow upon application of the admin istralors Of the estate of A, F. Rock well asking authority to accept $95O,0O0 from tho New Departure Mfg. Co. In settlement Of the litiga- ton which has been in process, growing out of Mr. Roclwelrs claim for royalties alleged to be due to him. The application states that settlement is to be subject to claims for $S3,0O0 for lawyers and disbursement fees in favor of At torney Samuel w. Moore of New York, Arthur L. Shipman and Deans s. Edmunds of Hartford, and also a claim of s20G,000 in favor Of Stcd- man x Rcdticld of Hartford as agents and trustees of several banks.
 The offer of the New Departure Mfg. Co. of S950,000 is in complete settlement Of all claims either &C., tual or pending and indicates LSa the Rockwell heirs have relinQuishcd all future rights 10 royalties on in- vcntions of Mr. Rockwell that are used by the New Departure Mfg. Co. The New Departure offered to settle for $500,000 some time ago, but rep rcsontatiycs of the Rockwell inter- csts held out for S1,0OO,000 with the final settlement at close to that fig ure.
 Case Affected society and Politics
 General satisfaction has been cx- pressed in Bristol over the settle ment of this long drawn out litiga- ton as the controversy has made it. self felt in the social and civic life of the city and it's influence has been felt in at least two mayoralty eIcC- tons.
 That the claim of Mir. Rockwell against the New Departure Mfg. Co. constituted the bulk of his assets at the time ot his death is shown by the inventory of his estate which was filed at his death. The original inventory, which was filed last Feb ruary, shows a total valuation of the stocks which he held in the Bristol Brass Corp, and the Marlin Rock well Go. as S97,S5S: cash in banks, $625.SO; cash due from American Silver Co.,, S200, and a used auto mobile $196.26. An amended in ventory was filed in Oceober plac- ing the value of the stocks at s1S2,- 012.
 The original inventory and the amended one both bear the identt- cal notation NOW in litigation against the New Departure Mfg. Co, value of which is unknown"
 During the war, MT. Rockwell was rated as a millionaire several times over, and he was interested in several manufacturing concerns in which large portion of his fortune was invested. This accounts for his financial difficulties, as after the war the value of his holdings dropped several hundred per cent. At one time when he was president of the Bristol Brass Corporation, the stock was quoted at SS0 per share while after the close Of the war 1t dropped to $4 per share, which would have bankrupted him but for the pending claim against the New Departure Mfg. Co. as he held 12.509 shares of the Bristol Brass stock, representing about one quarters of the entire issue.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-03
COASTWISE SHIPPING
 HELD UP BY STORMS
Several Passenger Boats Put Into New London
 HarbOr

New London, Dec. 8 Cpl-The tropical storm which created havoc Tn Florida earlier in the week broke over this section last night shortly before midnight. A gale which gt- tained a velocity of 50 miles an hour was accompanied by terrific rain and all late shipping was held in port here to await the subsiding of the storm.
 Warned 24 hours In advance. the noet of coast guard patrol boats op- erating from this port were reported safe in various harbors this morning The Colonial liner Concord, bound from Providence to New York with passengers and freight, was off treachcrous Point Judith when the storm broke last night.
 Steamer Battles Waves
 The steamer battled her way through the mountainous seas into the Ice of Fishers Island and put jn- to port here 10 ride out the storm, Heavy seas continued 10 run in Long Island sound this morning, with hign winds still raging, and plans were made to bring the Colonial's passen. gers 10 New London and put hem on trains for New York The Provi dence liner Mohawk and the freight CT Pawtucket, sister ship of the ill- starred Mackinac, both of which were also New York bound from Providence, put into port at the height of the storm and rode all day at anchor in the mouth of the har. bor.