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New Britain herald., 1925-01-15
Fire Truck Hits Auto
 Iniuring Boston Bremen

Boston, Jan. 1S.-Three fremen were injured, two of them seriously, when a chemical motor responding 10 an alarm last night crashed near ly head on with a five ton truck in the South Boston district. Fireman John w. O'Brien received fractures of the pelyis and both legs and Driver John L. Mcintyre had his right leg fractured in two places. Fireman Daniel Driscoll escaped with severe bruises and cuts.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-15
DROPS HER LAWSUIT
Mrs. Gottlob Agrees To Settle Breach of Promise Action Against Hill Out of Court.

Minneapolis, Jan. 1i.-Without disclosing as 10 the amount paid, the s200,ON0 breach of promise suit brought by Mrs. Elizabeth H. Gott- lob of Chicago against Walter J. Hill. son Of the late James J. Hill, has been settled out Of court.
 Acting in her own behalf, Mrs, Gottlob entered a dismissal Of the action in the Hennepin county dis trict court yesterday, whereupon Judge Joseph w. Molyneux made the
New Britain herald., 1925-01-15
BRITISH POLICY
 ON WAR DEBTS
Has None at Present, But May
 Evolve One
Rv The Associated Press.


 London, Jan, Is. -- Winston Churchill's accomplishments at Paris In connection with the interallied debt question are understood to be of much greater importance than the public is aware of and even be- yond what the chancellor of the exchequer hoped to effect when he left London for the interallied finan- cial conference. MT. Churchill at tended the cabinet meeting this morning and presented a detailed re- port of his work at Parts. dealing particularly with the headWay made in the interallied debt matter.
 The British government 1t is stated in official quarters, has no fixed policy at the present time re- garding the allied debts, but the cabinet is considering the question of a policy and probably will be able to make a formal announce ment shortly when the attitude Of the other allies and that of the United States is more freely known to the government.
 The British ideas on the subject have been several times stated in the Balfour, Curzon and Bonar Law notes, but these do not agree in all respects, and there is a feeling, par ticuIarly in view of the progress made at Paris, that permanent Eng fish policy should be set forth. The cabinet is expected, however 10 adhere to the main point stated in the several notes-that Great Brit ain is vitally interested only in pay ments by her debtors of amounts sufficient to balance her debt to America. and that 1t is conceivable Great Britain would be willing to en- ter into an agreement to wipe off the debts beyond this amount
New Britain herald., 1925-01-15
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT

New York, Jan. 15.-The engage meat of Francis Grover Cleveland, youngest son Of the late President Grover Cleveland. to Miss Alice Erd- man. daughter of the Rev Dr. and Mrs, Charles R Erdman of Prince ton. N. J., has been announced. MT. Cleveland Is a senior at Harvard university. His mother. now Mrs. Thomas Jay Preston, Jr, lives in Princeton. The Rev. Dr. Erdman Is pastor Of the First Presbyterian church Of Princeton.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-15
HELD FOR GIRLS DEATH

Montreal, Jan. 14. - Alexander Sweezy and Arthur Evans are held by Judge Perault for trial on the charge that they were responsible for the death last week of Mary Kelley. 2S. of Hamilton, Ont, fol- lowing an illegal operation. Miss Imalda Bourgeau, telephone opera tor; John Corrigan and T. Hicks Mil Ter, arrested as accomplices of Sweezy and Evans. were exonerated and discharged from custody,
New Britain herald., 1925-01-15
DESIRE COLD WEATHER
Sub-Zero Temperatures Wanted At Michigan Observatory In Which
To Watch Eclipse.

Williams Bay, Wis. Jan. 15.-. Weather well below zero is desired for Saturday, Jan. 24, when observa- tions and photographs of the eclipse of the sun will be attempted at Pewabic Hill at Iron Mountain, Mich. according to Professor C. J. Lee of Yerkes observatory here, who is in charge of the arrangements. He explained that the observations as well as the photographs will be made out of doors.
 There has been some misappre- hension as to how the work is to be done," he continued. we are build ing a shack on Pewabic Hill, but will not use it for observation pur- poses. That work will be done out in the open. The shack will be used for assembling the equipment"
 Best butter, Sic lb. Russell Bros. -adyt
New Britain herald., 1925-01-15
12 Year Old Vocalist for
 Church Around the Corner

Ingersoll. Ont, Jan. 15.-Jack Parker, 12. whose voice has thrilled residents of this section of Canada, has been chosen to sing In the choir of the famous Little Church Around the Corner" in New York city, 1t be- came known today. The boy was selected by a representative of the church's choir who gave concert here Sunday night,
New Britain herald., 1925-01-15
How to Remove Unsightly Hair Safely
 Roots and All

No need now to undergo painful electric treatments to remove superfluous hair' nor to apply ordinary ineffective hair re- movers which only remove surface hair.
 A marvellous new oriental balsam has been discovered which Is applied almost as easily as cold cream. IL penetrates to- wards the hair roots, and gently leases out" every objectionable halr, root and all and leaves the skin clear, white. healthy and soft as velvet, No muss. No odor. No growing back of hair stronger than ever. Absolutely harmless.
 Karma, as this wonderful, new discovery is called, is highly recommended by prom inent beauty specialists and Is sold on an absolute guarantee of satisfaction by all druggists.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-15
REPEAL IS ASKED
Mass. Legislature Has Bill to Kill Inheritance Tax on Non-Residents Estates,

Boston, Jan. 15,--A bill to repeal the inheritance tax on all personal property owned by residents de- cedents was filed with the clerk of the house of representatives today by Henry F. Slong, state commission CT of corporation and taxation. In 1922 Massachusetts enacted a law repeating the tax on bonds and cer- tain other classes of property held by residents decendents. The present bill would extend the exemp- ton to shares of Massachusetts cor porations and shares of national banks located in Massachusetts. In explanation of his proposal the commissioner said 1t might "over- come a tendency on the part of non- residents not to invest In these Mas sachusetts securities because of the tax at death"
New Britain herald., 1925-01-15

other pilot in a similar machine.
 The personnel of tomorrow's ex- petition ihcludes Colonel Vuillemin and Captain Dagneaux, and the nec- essary mechanics, a wireless outfit and a photographer.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-15

Best butter. Sic lb. Russell Bros. .advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-27
CT I LzENSHlP
Of FILIPINO
FOUGHT
Labor Department VIII Seek
to Have Naturalization Of
A. Javier AnnuIled

The decision recently rendered by
Justice Hoehling, OF the District
Supreme Court, admitting native
born Filipinos to American citizen.
ship, will not be allowed TO stand
IL the Bureau of Naturalization Of
the Department of Labor can
help it.
Assistant District Attorney Bur-
nett. representing the bureau, today
filed a complaint alleging that
Ambrosio Javier, who was bornsin
the Philippines August IA, 1890,
and who arrived in this country
August 81, 1907, procured his Amer
lean citizenship certificate Decem-
Der 4, last, illegally and asked
that this citizenship be aYinulled.
The Government claims that sec
ton 2169 Of the Revised Statutes
provide that "a free white person
or q person Of African nativity or
Of African descent may acquire
citizenship, but that Javier, being
q Filipino. is neither q free white
man nor African. 1t is understood
IN this connection that there are 8
Of conflicting opinions
among courts regarding the ques.
ton In point, and It II the desire
of the Bureau Of Naturalization to
carry the Javier matter to the
United States Supreme Court, IL
necessary to have a final adjudi-
cation OF the question OF race and
color involved in the Javier case.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-27
WHITE HOUSE REPORTER
TO BE DAWES SECRETARY

e. Ross BARLEY. for several years
the Associated Press representative
at the White House, will become
secretary to Vice President-elect
Charles G. Dawes on March 4.
During the recent Presidential
campaign Mr.. BARLEY was assigrN,d
to cover" the Dawes speaking
tour, and In this association gained
the friendship of the incoming
Vice President.
Mr.. BARLEY has been connected
with the Washington bureau of the
Associated Press since 1918, and
prior to that time was engaged in
newspaper work in Indianapolis.
Columbus, and Pittsburgh. He il
q native Of Indiana and a graduate
Of the University Of Indiana. He
resides at $3.50 Colorado avenue
northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-27
allegations Of
MRS. SCOTT
DENIED
wife Of Cong. Zihllnan Re.
flutes Tales of rum Parties
on 1921 Junket
81 GEOIsGE s. pURNO.

The word Of Mrs. Frederick N.
zihIrnan, wife Of the Congressman
from Maryland, was pitted against
the taking OF dispositions for pres
eritation IN the divorce suit brought
against the latter BY Congressman
Frank n. Scott (R.l Of Michigan
was resumed.
Mrs. ZihIman, who, with her hus-
band. was on the famous 1921
junlket to Panama, IS understood
to have been summoned by Irwin
Garfield, of Alpena, counsel Tor
Scott, to refute testimony Of Mrs.
Scott that there was an abundance
OF liquor aboard the army trans
port Cristoba1, on the return trip.
The calling Of Mrs. ZihInan was
d surprise. to Ward III. Peck, Of de-
troit, counsel Tor Mrs. Scott, and Il
was intimated that should Mrs.
ZihIman deny that the dry-vOting
Congresgnden on the trip had par.
taken of liquor. the defense would
caIlS other witnesses to reflite her
In turn.
Meanwhile, the defense Ii endcavor-
ing to reach q group Of naval officers
who were attached to the COcocola
flying field in Panama. at the time
OF the 1921 janket. It II Understood
the defense hopes to get from them
confirmation Of q report that 9
large quantity Of liquor purchased
by the junketing Congressman had
been put aboard the Cristobal for
return to the United States.
Passengers aboard the transport
were extended the courtesy Of the
port upon e return to the States,
and lie anyll lsuor was aboard tt cas-
ily could have been taken ashore.
A number of other surprise wit
nesses are being rounded up by
counsel Tor Mrs. Scott from whom II
Is expected dispositions will be. forth
coming bearing upon high life In
Congressional circles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-27
VOTE ON
RETIREMENT
BILL LIKELY
Steering Committee to Ap-
prove Act and Send It to
Floor, Friends Expect

The fate Of the new retirement
bill viii be determined within the
next "a hours.
The bill will be considered by
the steering committee of the House
this afternoon or tomorrow morn
ing and decision made as to
whether 1t will be called up on
the floor Of the House.
Friends Of the measure are con-
fident the steering committee viii
approve the bill and that 1t will
be passed by the House late to-
morrow afternoon or Monday.
Representatives OF Government
employees organizations are watch
ing developments closely at the
Capitol today. 1
The measure is one OF the most
important pending before Congress
during the closing days Of the ses-
sion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-27

land in charge Of the American
fleet. tEz .t.s
When I told them the truth
about England's dire condition, they
wouldn't believe me- added Sims.
.sWhenever. a man goes abroad and
gets information, and it doesn't
agree with the opinions Of Wash.
ington, they say the man has been
captured by the enemy. You know
l was @calleo fne most popular
American admiral IN the British
navy. And 50, after the war, they
put me into the discard at the age
OF sl1ty-1our.
Do you think our navy would De
In first.class fighting condition u
we installed blisters ana other pro-
tectiye armor ana elevated our
guns! asked PERKINS.
'BackbOfle" Is Broken.
az dont tbink "a - sim. rAnliAd
.sartS @s. go $500, -. ~e,a,t = -,
tbs hstfIsshin Il the hackhone -. ~
fEs 49, . or,,tin,,s1 oarlt,,s
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-27
SLAP ENDS ARGUMENT;
MAN HELD ON $500 BOND
JOHN Ii. EDWARD,

Tishi Bhutis, known as the Man
from india" received lesson in
the American Style 81 argument yes
terday when one Of his associates,
Morris Khantroff. Is alleged to have
slapped him. q
According to Khantroff's attorney,
the two men were engaged ia an
argument in an Inn on Ninth street.
not far from where Bhutis holds
forth, when Khantroff slapped
Bhutis.
Khantroff was arraigned before
Judge Gus al. Schuldt ii the. United
States branch Of the Police Court
today charged with assault. He
pleaded not guilty and asked for 3
Jury trial. He was released on $500
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-27
HIS
EXPECTED
DEATH
Wife'sr Divorce Suit Claims
Corpse" Was Disappointed
at Her Return
when is a widow not widow?

When is a widow not widow?
Mrs. Edward J. Boucher. who to-
day filed. suit in the District SUI
preme Court for absolute divorce
from her husband. answers the
question with q story thta puts the
reverse English on the sad, sad tale
of Enoch Arden, the sailor who re.
turned from sea to find his wife
remarked. having thought him lost
in the ocean waves.
This time, according to Mrs.
Boucher's suit, the husband played
dead on purpose. And it was the
wife who came back. And he wasn't
married, but. Otherwise Mrs.
Boucher's story is somewhat like
that Of poor Mr.. Arden.
Mrs. Boucher states, in her petit
ton, that she was visiting her
mother and relatives in Paris last
summer with the consent Of her hus-
band but without his company.
Announces His Unexpected Death.
{.
Toward the end Of her visit, she de-
clares, there came a letter from her
husband, informing her that he was
seriously i'll and probably would
be dead when she received the letter.
Greatly alarmed. Mrs. Boucher
took the next boat home. to be
near her stricken husband, to
cool his fevered brow and win
him from the Valley OF the Shadow.
With these disturbing visions in
her mind, she came to Washington.
She hurried to her husbands place
of employment-he Is an automo-
bile mechanic and chauffeur-and
there saw him working merrily
away, looking as well as ever, II
not better. the suit claims.
Corpse" Disappointed.
The Woodworking corpse" says
the suit, displayed evident chagrin
and displeasure." So
The next day, according to Mrs,
Boucher, he told her they could
live together no longer, as his affec-
lions had been transferred to q
young girl. who was about to be-
come q mother. -
Mrs. Boucher also alleges that
her husband caused q colored man
to write her a letter f'in d more or
less familiar vein." to compromise
her in the eyes Of her friends and
relatives. She states that her hus-
band had treatened to leave town IL
she should sue. and asks the court
She asks restoration OF her maiden
name, Louise de Liable. The
Bouohers were married at Fort
Myer, Va. September 6, 1921.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-27
CHURCH NOTICE.

viii Buddhism Accept Christ?
When Will Probation End e. How?
Come With your Bibles and note
books and Join IA IN sttdy OF the
prophecies 1t Noses Hall. near corner
OF 9Th and Barry place NJ. W., t0m0r-
49, wss cHHXRfEs =. sr1AFFER. )
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-27
SENATE AUTHORIZES.
PUBLIC LAND PROBE

The Senate today adopted a reso.
luton by Senator Jones Dem.D of
New Mexico. providing for a com.
mission Of. five Senators and five
Congressman to make an investiga-
ton OF the entire question OF adj
ministration Of public lands, in
Guiding forest reserves, grazing
lands and the ceding Of lands to
the States. ~
The question OF the ceding Of
lands to the States viii be especial.
~ studiS6 through an amendment
to the resolution offered by Senator
King Den) OF Utah. The mem
bers will be appointed by the presi-
dent Of the Senate and the speaker
of the House.
The resolution now goes to the
House.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-27
$500, 900 ASKED TO BEGIN
MEMORIAL BRIDGE WORK

Appropriation of 100000 for i'm.
mediate beginning Of construction
Of the Arlington Memorial bridge
was requested Of Congress- today by
the Budget 3ureau and the Presi-
dent. ,.s
The appropriation probably will
be offered as an amendment to the
second deficiency appropriation bill
when it. is called up in the Senate.
The appropriation provides for COM
plotting the plans for the bridge
project, which will cover ten, years,
and for enabling engineers to begin
the construction Of the nine piers
which will support the bridge.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-27
HOUSE WILL GET
TRAFFIC BILL
soon
Some Opposition Is Expected
and Measure May Go Back
to Conference

The House. will be asked to agree
to the conference draft on the
District traffic bill late today.
The conference bill, which con-
tains provisions Of the widely dif.
ferent Senate and House bills. il
expected to meet with some op-
position, and 1t may be necessary
to send It back for a further con.
ference.
The conferees agreed on the
House amendment providing for
compulsory trial by judges, except
in cases involving fine OF more
than $500 or imprisonment OF more
than ninety days, IN which case i
jury trial may be demanded.
The provision Tor annual renewal
Of operators permits Is retained.
22-MiIe Speed Limit.
The House amendment establish
ing a speed limit Of TWENTY-FIVE
miles an hour Is retained with q
Senate. amendment permitting the
director OF traffic to provide by reg
ulation for q higher rate Of speed
in outlying districts and artcrial
highways, which he Is directed to
establish.
Drastic penalties provided by the
House for 'i1it-and-r1n' drivers and
drunken drivers have been retained.
These amendments provide prison
sentences for first offense. The
amendment, however, was modified
so as to leave discretion with the
court IN imposing tighter penalties
on '"'lait-and-run" drivers In acci-
dents where the damage Is slight.
The Senate provision for Inn
pounding Of vehicles was clint
mated.
s. Arterial Highways.
The conferees also struck out the
House amendment designating by
name certain arterlnl highways ard
substituted a blanket authOrizati oD
for the traffic director to establish
such highways.
The Senate provision for 100 al
ditional policemen. instead OF the
800 originally advocated, has be sn
retained by the conferees. The
House provision reducing the In.
creased personnel for police courts
has been retained.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-27
AGNES BRENNAN O'BRrEN

Requiem mass will be celebrated
Monday morning at 10 o'clock at
st. Matthew's Church for Mrs.
Agnes Brennan O'Brien, a resident
Of Washington for the past forty
years, who died today at her resi-
dence, 2140 P street northwest,
after an illness Of four months.
Mrs. O'Brien was a native of
Ireland and was a member Of the
Catholic Women's Benevolent Le-
gion and the board OF managers
Of St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum.
Besides her husband, Headquar.
tiers Detective Patrick O'Brien, she
is survived by three sons, Captain
Walter p. O'Brien, Martin and John
O'Brien; a daughter, Miss Mary
o'Brien, and two sisters, Mrs. Mar
garet Hauze, all of Washington,
and Mrs. McDermott, OF Ireland.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-27
IN AUTO
TRAGEDY IS
EXPECTED
Driver Who Killed Miss Carrie
McCilI Said to Have
Left Home

An arrest in the case Of Miss
Carrie ,McGiIl, who was knocked
down and fatally injured by an au-
tomobile, is said, by the police, to
be imminent.
Working on clues voluntarily Of
fered by citizens who declare they
saw, the accident, police say they
have the identity OF the driver es-
tablished, and have associated the
case with the Disappearance Of an
eighteen-year-old boy who left his
home yesterday.
It has been ascertaiued, the police
say, that the boy, after knocking
down the woman. took her, In his
car to the hospital where she died.
A note, said to have been left by
the boy before he disappeared yes
terday has been turned over to the
police by his mother. although she
decla1ed that, her son had nothing
to do with the accident.
The police admit that the note
failed to disclose the boys where
abouts but merely, stated that he
has left town Ito make good"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-27
JAPS PROBABLY COULD SINK HALF OF OUR SHIPS, SAY
Wife TO Be Quizzed
On Her Husbands
Fatal Duel
b. international News Service.

/. DETROIT, Mich, Feb. 27.,-
Mrs. Grace Schultz, fortv-two,
is held today. for investigation
of the circumstances leading up
to the revolver duel in which
her husband, Louis, forty-two,
was killed, and Samuel ,Lipp-
man, thirty-four, was probably
fatally wounded in the base
ment of the Schultz rooming
house early. today. II
On the way to the hospital
Lippman told police that Mrs.
Schultz had telephoned, invit-
ing him to come over.
Schultz came in and sur-
prised us and we went to the
basement to shoot it out" he
said, according to police.
A large quantity Of cocaine
was found on Lippman.
He has a wife and family in
Brooklyn, N. Y, but has
roomed here.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-27
Z LAY CLAIM
To "B0BB|E"

lContinued from First Page.)
spent several hours last night ex-
hibiting '.Bobbie.'' This morning
more masters came to claim.
ST think. the dog belongs to Mrs.
TIelmicIS," Doctor Fowler said
today. SIS
Mrs. t1elmick visited the pound
this morning. ''Bobbie" rushed up
to her.
However, Poundinaster Smith IL
not letting Robbie go until he's
certain as to the real owner.
SO this afternoon POundmaster
Smith will hold court"
II you think Boobies your
dog, come down here this after
noon." he tells inquirers. I'VE are
going to !. get everybody together
and decide who's the real owner. !"
Mr.. Smith Ii undecided just what
method to use in identifying Bob
bie'e" owner.
II can't use the old method Of
giving the dog to the one to whom
he runs" he said. Bobbie' Is
such q. friendly dog that he an
swers to any name. He's affec-
tionate with everybody"
.'Bobbie'' was picked up on Wis
consin avenue last week, He was
such q good looking and friendly
dog that pound officials decided to
keep him until his owner was
found. The usual course Is to kill
or sell them after forty-eight hours
II they are unclaimed.
Makes Friends Quickly.
''Bobbie" is living because he
makes friends so quickly. He won
the hearts OF every pound employee
Mrs. Helmick says that everybody
in the neighborhood OF her home,
1906 Garfield street northwest, has
been hunting fer the dog. She
says she can identify him by q
growth on the left eye. ss]
Several years ago. Mrs. Helmick
had q, fight in the courts here over
the ownership of q dog. The ami
mai was claimed by Mrs. Helmick
and another man. The court
awarded the animal to Mrs. Hell
mick when it showed greater affec-
ton for Mrs. Helmick than the
other claimant.
Mrs. Helmick says her dogs name
is boy" She declares the dogs
real master is In Europe and she
is caring for him.
Another claimant, from Virginia,
has a photograph Of q dog which
is said to resemble "Bobbie."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-27
Rebel Kurds Lose 2 Towns

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Feb. PA
turn in the tide against the
Kurdistan rebels was heralded by
the government today with the
announcement that Federal troops
had recaptured the important city
OF Kharput and the town OF
Elaziz.