New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 3, 1917, Page 10

10 WILL A FORGERY, THE EXPERTS SAY Document, Giving Gaston ns a Million, Worth Nothing New York, Oct. 3.—Handwriting typewriting experts reported last | @lght to John T. Dooling, assistant dis- frict attorney, that the alleged sec- d will- of James C. King, husband | \Mrs. Maude A. Robinson King, | as in their opinion a forgery. That the will. for the substantiation of ! Which Gaston B. Means, under ar-| st in Concord, N. C., as the alleged yer of Mrs. King, would have re- lved nearly $1,000,000. In the Ppinion of Mr. Dooling the document irms the center of the mass of docu- ts which eventually will be used | the prosecution to establish a mo- fye for, the slaying, of Mrs. King, fhose confidential adviser Means was, 2 at whose home she was staying the time she met her death. ¢ Examination of the alleged will has fBeen in progress virtually from the me Mrs. King was shot to death at | jan ‘unfrequented spring near Concord. fMany outstanding peculiarities were ifound by the experts who examined he instrument for the district attor- , but he refused to discuss them night, beyond stating that the re- ort| eatisflied him that his original picions regarding the authenticity the will were correct. | Means now is in jail awaiting action by & grand jury. He contends that e found the second will of Mrs. fing’s husband, who was a wealthy Jumber ‘dealer. Mrs. King received 000 under an ante-nuptial agree- mt, but she repudiated the agree- nt after her husband’s death, con- d his will and obtained a settle- nt under which she received $1,- 0,000. . ‘Means asserts that he began his ch for a second will soon after he came Mrs. King's adviser and that eventually found it in a tin box gomewhere in Chicago. If it had n established it would have given . King an estate valued at ap- oximately $4,000,000, and out of this m, under an agreement Means had with Mrs. King, he would have re- ived about $1,000,000 for his work ja ‘finding the will and having it es- Jtablished in court. The alleged orig- in copy of the purported will was [fecovered by Mr. Dooling here by means of a subpoena upon Carl L. JBchurz, an attorney whom Means had loyed in connection with the case, e prosecutor still was examining his material at midnight, but he re- ed to say what bearing it had ither on the alleged murder of Mrs. ng or the other crimes it will be gontended were committed in con- tion with Mrs. King’s affairs. Many the papers, however, related to financial transactions conducted by Mrs. Mary C. Melvin, Mrs. King’s sis- ter, who still in staying at the Means’ [home, in North Carolina. | Several specimensg of writing papers were under scrutiny by the district attoiney and the experts last night. One specimen ,in particular engaged their attention because it bore no wa- ter mark, a circumstance that was lconsidered by Mr. Dooling as of ex- treme importance in connection with the examination of the paper on which the alleged forged will was typewritten. f Pending completion of Mr. Dool- ling’s investigation, presentation of the case to a local grand jury is heing | deferred, and that body probably will | ‘not begin recelving evidence until the | latter part of the week. THE RUSH FOR LOANS. of ILiberty Compaign Sur- passes All Hopes of the Committee, New York, Oct. 8.—Great headway ways made yesterday in the campaign or the sale of the second Liberty o0an bonds, which opened Monday, l&nad so ‘pleased were the members .of fthic Liberty Loan committee of ‘the New York district with the progress fot the work of organization requisite [for the mobilization of subscriptions Fihat they frankly admitted that more ad been accomplished in the two ‘days than in the flrst twa weeks of the previous war loan campaign. Ixact figures for subscriptions filed throughout the district were unavail- ble, but it was roughly estimated that Wetween $80,000,000 and $100,000,000 had been applied for in the two days. Up to 3:15 yesterday afternoon the Federal Reserve bank had received reports of subscriptions to the amount of about $9,000,000, but this did not THE MERCI EXPERIENCE AND JUDGMENT are strong allies for success in any business enterprise. Our depos- itors realize by exper- ience that thcy exer- cise 'good judgment in having an account with the Commercial Trust Compnay where their funds are safe and their requirements are well taken care of. g [ Your Checking Ac- count ds solicited. SEES THE COLONEL. Japanese Commission Pays a Visit to Roosevelt at Home. New York, Oct. 3.—Viscount Ishii and other members of the imperial Japanese mission visited Col. Roose- velt at his home at Oyster Bay to- day. The trip was to have been made yesterday but was postponed owing to the illness of the viscount and Vice-Admiral Takeshita, who were suffering from colds. The mission will New York on Saturday. probably leave KILLED IN FRANCE. Lieut. G. P. Howe of Boston Medical Officers Reserve Corps. ‘Washington, Oct. 3.—Lieut. G. P. Howe, of the Boston medical officers reserve corps, was Kkilled in action September 28 while on duty with British forces in France, the adjutant general today announced. His next of kin is Marion E. Howe, 154 Beacon street, Boston. WESLEYAN FOOTBALL. Middletown, Conn., Oct. 3—Wesley- an has arranged to play football with University of Rochester, at Rochester New York, on November 10 in place of game cancelled by Bowdoin, it was announced today. ARTILLERY FIGHT. - , Paris, Oct. 3.—Violent artillery fighting continues on the Verdun ront, says today’s official announce- ment. No important infantry oper- ations occurred during the night. FOODS AND ARMS ARE NOW SHUT OFF Embargo on Northern Neutrals by Britain Stops Supplies London, Oct. 3.—The Gazette prints a proclamation prohibiting the expor- tation to Sweden, Norway, Denmark and the Netherlands of all articles, except printed matter of all descrip- tions and personal effects accom- panied by their owners. Washington, Oct. 3.—Concerted action on the part of the allled coun- tries to isolate Germany from the rest of the world and end all possi- bility of neutral nations of Europe supplying her with foods and ammu- nition, no matter what the conse- quence may be, is seen here in the proclamation published in London placing an absolute embargo on the exportation of commodities to Sweden, Norway, Denmark and the Nether- lands, known es the northern neéutral group. The United States took the lead in this movement on July 15, when, by Presidential proclamation, it declared an absolute embargo on the exporta- tion of all products to these coun- tries. Since that time not so much as an ounce of food or fodder, or the smallest quantity of any wartime ma- terial has gone to the northern neu- trals of Europe. ° g So far as the United States was concerned the British blockade was unnecessary, and the embargo also was a much more effective weapon. It is considered likely here that France, Italy and the other countries aligned against Germany in the war will follow the lead taken by Amet- ica and Great Britain, and that a com- bination thus will be formed which will absolutely prevent materials en- tering northern’neutral territory from these sources unless it is established bevond a doubt that Germany is not profiting. The situation created by embargo regulations in connection with these neutrals has been rapidly developing to a point where some hold the opinion that certain nations now neutral will find it difficult to remain ‘“on the fence.” i It is certain, for one thing, that the United States will not aid in the sup- port of Holland while any such agree- ; ment with Germany as that presented in full in The New York Times on Sunday remains in effect, and neither will the United States send its sup- plies to Sweden while the Swedes, or at least the pro-German ruling classes there, are pouring food and materials necessary for the manufac- ture of ammunition and high explo- sives into the territory of the central powers. That such a traffic has been going on, it is reported here, has been dem- onstrated to the satisfaction of offi- cials in charge - of the export of American goods. They are in a mood to enforce to the limit the restrictions made possible by President Wilson’s proclamation. Action along the lines taken by the United States, by Great Britain and other allies has not been unexpected here, in view of the revelations con- cerning the foodstuffs and other es- sentials entering into Germany by way of the neutrals since the United States clamped down the lid. The evidence was quick in coming, and was heralded by vociferous protests from neutral nations of Europe. Of- ficials here were satisfied that there was “fire” where so much smoke ap- peared, and went about their inves- tigations with thoroughness. An official here who ‘'is conversant with the situation in Furope stated that the war would end in sixty days to six months if Sweden's trade with Germany in materials needed for am- munition and explosives was cut off. Germany has made demands upon Sweden as she did upon Holland for these materials in return for other commodities. Up to the time the American embargo was declared, at least, this traffic was going forward on a scale that was alarming. The fate of the northern neutral nations of Europe, if other countries allied with the United States join with America and England in declaring a complete embargo, is a moot question here. Obviously they cannot keep up their trafic with Germany on the present scale without outside aid in the shape of foods. With the allied nations in an ‘“em- bargo combination,” South America will be practically the only field left open to the neutral nations of Europe, and Germany’s actions in many di- rections have left those countries in no spirit to send their ccmmodities to nations which may aid Germany if other more friendly markets can be found. ADOPTS WAR BILDL. ' Revenue Mecasure Passes Senate and is Now Up to President. Washington, Oct, 2.—With only one hour of debate the senate yesterday without a dissenting ,vote approved | the” conference report on the War| Revenue bill. The measure will go to " the. house today for the signature of the speaker and back to the senate ! to be signed by the vice president. It will be in the hands of the presi- | dent tonight. The senate accepted the conference | report in what might be characterized | as a dirge-like spirit. The measure | was advocatd solely as a means of raising money by direct taxation to pay immediate war expenditures. Criticlsm of some features, chiefly the | war profits tax and the levies upon in- | dividuals, was made by every senator | who took the floor during the brief; debate. i The aggregate yield of revenue from | the bill, Senator Simmons said, would ! be about $2,535,000,000, which is nearly - $200,000,000 lower than that| made when the conferees finished their work Saturday. “The conference agreement is a dis- tinct senate victory,” said Senator Simmons. “The house yielded on 275 | out of 320 contested points. While | the measure as passed may not meet | with the approval of all, and T don't assume to say it is perfect, T do say, unreservedly, that it is a much im you. Include records from up-State, nor did it take into account various sub- scriptions that had been announced in | one form or another, but which were not officially reparted to the bank. The Corn Exchange bank, the only Btate bank in this city which is a member of the Reserve system, wiil Ble today an initlal subscription ot $10,000,000. Among the large sub- jcriptions reported yesterday were: Prudential Insurance Co. $7,000,000 tfome Insurance Co. .... nited States Trust Co. Zerman-American Ins. Co. Men’s Clothing Trades com. Fome Lifc 1,000,000 600,000 2. W. Bliss & Co. Jewelry Trades Committee ' The subscription of the Jewelry fradc Committce was collected at its irst Juncheon. At the offices of the Liberty Loan | received sub- | Com:nittee there were ieriptions totaling $252,650, the same representing in most cases individual \pplications for small amounts. DEBATE BEGINS. Washington, Oct. .—Debate on tho ydministration soldiers and sailors in- _mrance bill began in the senate to- "~ fay with its passage virtually as- | jured, probably within a few days. " The measure already has passed the 1,000,009 | | | | i | i | 2,000,000 | | | | - T0 DRAFTED MEN There are no fees or charges. You will find WESD4). A ‘hoNDq ) S <RIDAY L S0, <QURSDg, cUND4y. $SURD, O Used every weekday-Brings rest on Sunday proved bill, much fairer to the tax- payer and to the government.” Senator Pomerene of Ohio and Saulsbury and Walcott of Delaware criticised the restoration of the special munitions tax. They felt that muni- tions manufactures, having to pay the war profits tax, ought not to be obliged to meet an extra levy. Sen- ator Saulsbury expressed the belief that the munitions tax was a product of pro-German propaganda. The advance in second-class post- age rates was criticised as tending to injure many publications. Senator Simmons defended the tax as neces- sary. He had read into the record a letter from the postmaster general, stating that even with the increase, the government would lose $40,000,- 000 a year in handiing newspapers and magazines. g Senator Cummins of Iowa attacked the bill as tending to bring industrial ruin to the country. He favored a much higher tax on the country’s wealth. Senator Cummins calculated that the expenges of the first year of the war would be approximately $22,- 000,000,000. “‘Of this stupendous amount we pro- pose to raise by increased taxation less than $3,000,000,000 and borrow the remainder,” he said. “I protest against that as ruinous to business and a most grievous injustice to those who come after us. It is unwise and inexcusable.” GETS SECRET SERVICE. Hoover Asks President For Sleuths, and He Gets Them. Washington. Oect 3.—Fand erice manipulators and profiteers wili have the trained men and resources of the secret service to cope with. Herbert C. Hoover, the food administrator, has asked President Wilson for the ser- vices of the corps and it has been granted. GETS $2,000,000. Washington, Oct. 3.—The govern- ment today advanced Belgium another $2,000,000 in addition to prevous loans of $7,500,000 a month for six months, and a special loan made some time ago of $4,900,000. = 80 WEST MAI J. 0. MILLS & CO. N STREET \\‘\" <, Gl - S SR TN T S = {BABY" S SmamA preserves shoes, sheds moisture, and won’t A brilliant, lasting shine. Over 50 shines per The key opening box prevents box. broken nails and soiled fingers. StmotA Home ST Substantial bristle dauber, an soft lamb’s wool polisher. Makes shining convenient and easy. Ask Nearest Store. BLACK—TAN—WHITE—RED -Z; == & IS LAY Y IOTHERY' E - 3 rub off. 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