New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 10, 1921, Page 2

" Stamping Grounds of Old 4%ers 2 MARSAY Hair Tone A treatment for the growth and beauty of the hair. $1.00 per bottle. — THE — Dickinson Drug Co. 69-171 Main Street. There’s nothing finer than Horsfall-Made Topcoat of Harris Donegal Tweeds or Homespuns. Style, comfort and dur- ability—at a price even as low as $55.00. HORSFALLS 93-99 Xsylum Strect| Hartfora “It Pays To Buy Our Kind" CITY ITEMS Ruffo Concert tickets at Morans'— savt. 7 The Stanley Woman's Reliéf Corps will hold its regular meeting Wednes- day afternoon at the G. A. R. hall, at 2:30 o'clock. Sawed wood, $12 per cord. The Shurberg Coal Co,, 55 Franklin St —advt. Miss Isabel Kelly of Southington, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs, Adam Seipel of Smith street for a week. Oct. 14th, Ruffo concert. tickets on e, C. L. Plerce.—advt. GOLD FIELDS BUSY is Once Again the Scene of Mining Activities. Sacramento, Oct. 10.—A pronounc- @4 revival of activity in the gold min- ing flelds of northern California and Nevada, where the 49exns once operat- ed, is being manifested, according to reports reaching this city, and most of it, is believed, is due to the declining cost of materials used in mining op- e-ations. Reduced cost of labor also is a factor in the renewal of activity. Within the last two weeks district in Amador the Grass Valley district of this state. Nevada gold and silver mines est. CASTORIA Por Infants and Children In Use ForOver 30 Years Herbert E Anderson| TEACHER OF VIOLIN Limited Number of Beginners and Advanced Pupils Will Be Accepted Available For Concerts—Mausicales—Recitals STUDIO: 242 MAIN STREET. 115 DWIGHT ST. Phone 1322-5 Bring Your Framing To Ohrustedts much bas been begun in the Mother lode and Calaveras countries of California as wtll as in both are showing signs of awakened inter- NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, MONDAY, OCTOBER JAMES IVERSON KILLED BY TRAIN Man Is Horribly Mangled by Lo- comotive Near Fast Street James Iverson of 383 Arch street was instantly killed about 7:15 o’clock yesterday morning when he was hit by a train whilp walking along the railroad tracks about 1,000 feet east of the East street crossing. The en- gine and two cars passed over him vefore the train could be brought to a stop, and when the engineer and Areman arrived at the spot, they found him with his head severed irom his shoulders, and his body hor- ribly mangled. The body was not identified until iaté in tne afternoon when members of the family recognized his clothes. The police were notified, and Ser- geant George Kelly reported the mat- ter to Dr. Waterman Lyon, medical examiner, who gave permission for the removal of the remains to the undertaking rooms of K. Boglowskl, until identification should be made. Dr. Lyon found a slip of paper in one of the pockets, with ‘“W. Iverson” written on it, and except for a watch and a few other small articles, there was nothing in the clothes. Later in the day it developed that the dead man was wearing his son’s overcoat, which accounts for the slip of paper m the pocket. g The train which hit Iverson was due in New Britain from Hartford at 7:21 a. m., and was in charge of Con- ductor James Thompson and En- gineer Patrick Dooley. The engineer in a statement, said that he saw Iver- son walking towards the train on the track next to that on which the train was running. At the sound of the whistle, he seemed to become con- fused, and stepped from the clear track directly into the path of the cncoming train. It was too late tu stop, and the man was struck and ground to pieces. He denied the story that Iverson was reading a newspaper, explaining that the newspapers found on the body were used by the pas- sengers on the train to cover the zruesome sight. Mr. Iverson was born in Sweden and was 45 years old. He came to this country at an early age and has a wide acq tance here. During 1915-1916 he was a member of the common council and it was while cerving in that capacity that he made many friends about the city. He was an active member of Andree Lodge, I Q. O. F, Hundred Men's society and the Swedish Social club. His health of late has been very poor, and at times he has been men- tally unbalanced. During one ' of these spells a few weeks ago he at- temptedq to take his own life by cut- ting his throat, but prompt action saved him, and he was discharged from the hospital. He was in the babit of taking long walks early in the morning, in order to regain his strength, and yesterday morning, he set out to visit his, brother-in-law,who lives on East street extension. He is survived by his wife; twe daughters, Harriet, aged 20 years, and Myrtle, aged 8; two soms, Walter aged 18, and Leonard, aged 12; one brother, Nils Iverson of Bridgeport and one sister in Sweden. The funeral will be held at 2:3¢ o'clock Tuesday afternoon at his home, 383 Arch street. The services will ‘be private, and will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. S. G. Ohman, and ‘burial will be in Fairview cemetery. AMERICAN WRITER LEAPS OFF BALTIC Search at Sea Fails to Recover Body of Edward Porritt of Hartford, Conn. Queestown, Ireland, Oct.. 10.—Soon after the steamer Baltic left Liver- pool Saturday one of the passengers, Whose name was given as Edward Porritt of Hartford, Conn., and who was described as a journalist of Hart- ford; Conn., while conversing with friends of the second-cabin promenade rushed to the rail and succeeded, despite the efforts of others, in going overboard. A boat was lowered and buoys and flares were thrown into the sea, but there was no sign of the man’s body. Friends of Mr. Porritt say that recent- 1y he had been suffering from mental strain and was going to the United Stavtes to recuperate. Hartford, Conn., Oct. 10.—Mrs. Annie Webb Porritt of this city re- ceived a cablegram from Engiand yesterday announcing the death of her husband, Edward Porritt who jumped overboard from the steamship Baltic. Mr. Porritt was in poor health and had been aoccompanied by an at- tendant while traveling. He was a veteran newspaper correspondent and author, and was born in England sixty-one years ago. He was graduated from People’s College, Warrington, England, and started newspaper work on The Warrington Guardian. Later _—-— SPECIAL NOTICE I am no longer connected in any way with the Nagle Sanitarium. (Signed), * DR. BUSH. LYCEUM Now Playing First Official Show- he was on the staffs of The Liverpoel Mail, The London Echo and The Man- chester Examiner. Coming to the United States he lived for some time in Farmington, Conn., where he wrote historical articles for American news- papers and magazines. Later he was a cogyrespondent of The London Times and The Manchester Guardian. In 1902 he visited South Africa and wrote articles on trade conditions there. Mr. Porritt has been a lecturer at Harvard, John Hopkins and Univer- sity of California. Mrs. Porritt is wide- ly known as a suffrage worker and is a former president of the Connecticut ‘Woman’s Suffrage Association. Besides his widow, Mr. Porritt leaves several children. BODY OF NEW-BORN BABE IS FOUND Strangled by- Strip of Undercloth- ing—No Clue to Murderer The body of a newly-born baby girl was found yesterday afternoon along the railroad tracks almost directly in the rear of 770 West Main street, and several hundred feet in back of Hart and Hutchinson factory. It was wrapped in a bundle of white oilcloth and newspaper, and had a piece of underclothing drawn securely about the neck and tied behind the right ear. Sergeant William C. Hart, who is investigating the case, believes that it is a case of murder, because of the condition of the body. It was not clothed, and there is no clue to the parents of the child. The police be- lieve that the body was placed there only a short time before it was found, because the oilcloth and newspaper in which the body was wrapped was not wet, although there was a brisk shower less than an hour before the discovery. Thus far, no one has been found who saw anyome in the vi- cinity of the spot, and though the body was almost purple from blood stagnation, there was no sign of de- composition. John Smegal who found the little bundle, said that he and his son were walking along the tracks towards White Oak, and he had descended to the foot of an embanki. nt, when his attention was attracted to the bundle which lay near some bushes. He immediately notified Captain Thomas W. Grace by telephone, and Sergeant Hart and Patrolman Patrick McAvay were Sent to the scene. It is not thought that the bundle was hurled from a passing train, be- cause, when found, it had all the ap- pearances of having been carefully placed there by some person who had ample time to get away before he or Bhe was seen. “DARE DEVIL” REESE KILLED. N. Y. Flyer's Fatal Stunt Brings Quick Plea for Prevention. Regina, Sask., Oct. 10.—In full view of thoumsands of horrified spectators Lloyd Reese, a New Yorker, known to two continents as ‘“Dare Devil,” fell to death from the upper wing of a Curtiss biplane here Saturday after- noon while attempting to grasp a rope ladder which was suspended from another airplane passing over. He had risen to about 1,000 feet while standing on the upper wing, and while the second machine was pass- ing over_he reached successfully for the ladder, but before he had con- firmed his grip his hand slipped and he dived forward, falling to death through the 500 or 600 feet to which the machine had sunk meantime. A hurriedly convened meeting of the Saskatchewan Air Service association has asked the Canadian Air Board to prohibit the taking of “risks which serve no useful aeronautical pur- pose.” . MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT Announcement is made of the com- ing marriage of Miss Catharine Skel- ley of Wallingford to Mr. William Mec- Mahon of 218 Main street. The cere- mony will take place on October 26, in Wallingford. SULPHUR CLEARS A PIMPLY SKIN Apply Sulphur as Told When Your . Skin Breaks Out Any breaking out of the skin'on tace, neck, arms or body is overcome quickest by applying Mentho-Sul- phur. The pimples seem to dry sight up and go away, declares a noted skin specialist. Nothing has ever been found to take the place of sulphur as a pimple remover. It Is harmless and inex- pensive. Just ask any druggist for a small jar of Mentho-Sulphur and use it like cold cream. U. S. Marine Band “President’s Own” FOX’S THEATER Sunday, Oct. 16 Afternoon and Evening American, Legion, Funeral Fund Benefit Tickets $1 to $2.50 | not connect him with the mail POLICE ON TRAIL OF MAIL BANDITS Arrest One Suspect, Very, Drunk —Says He’s Moonshiner Detroit, Oct. 10.—While federal agents wer?® qu; ning a man giving the name of “Bob” Cunningham, de- tained in Toledo on suspicion of con- nection with the mail robbery here last Friday, police today instituted a rigorous search of all foreign quar- ters of the city for the four bandits. The first clue to their identity was obtained yesterday when a trunk con- taining the mutilated mail sacks and rifled envelopes was. found in an al- ley. Finger prints taken from the envelopes and the trunk were ex- pected to aid the officers. Police were unable to identify Cun- ningham by that name and said the fact a certain bag bearing the name of the National Bank of Commerce here was found on his person might rob- bery. They pointed out that none of the registered packages stolen con- tained money shipments to that bank. Carl Grebe, arrested Saturday on.a technical charge of violating the Unit~ ed States code was still in custody today, although Williams Macaley the mail wagon driver, failed to identify him as on> of the bandits. The trunk in which the mail bags were found was turned over to fed- eral authorities today after it - had been carefully examined by .police. There was no mark of identification on it but from the part of the city in which it was found, officers said they were convinced the holdup was the work of foreigners. All the mail pouches had been Victor artists ALDA BESANZONT BORI BRASLAU CALVE ' CARUSO CLEMENT CORTOT cuLP DE GOGORZA DE LUCA DESTINN EAMES ELMAN FARRAR GALLL.CURCI GARRISON GIGLI GLUCK HARROLD HEIFETZ HOMER JOHNSON JOURNET KINDLER KREISLER KUBELIK MARTINELLT McCORMACK MELBA MORINI PADEREWSKI RACHMANINOFF RUFFO 0 SCHUMANN-HEINK 8COTTI SEMBRICH TETRAZZINL ‘WERRENRATH WHITEHILL ‘WITHERSPOON ZANELLI ZEROLA ZIMBALIST REG. US PAL.OFP. pped open and. all the letters and packages carefully opened, the band overlooking nothing of value. ‘Was Found—Drunk. ‘Toledo, O., Oct. 10.—After receiv- ing information that a member of the Detroit postal robber gang was pass- ing through Toledo, city detectives and postal inspectors rushed to the Union station to capture the sup- posed bandit. When they arrived they found the suspect, luggage and all perched peacefully on the baggage platform the proud possessor of a capacity jag. Giving his name as “Bob” Cunningham, Detroit, he began turning. his pockets wrongside out to prove his_innocence to the postal in- spector and the floor became flooded with a rain of small coins and crumpled one dollar bills. At the police station where he was taken he told the turnkey he was a “moenshiner by trade” and opened his suitcase and produced evidence to prove it in the form of two quarts of raisin jack and a half dozen bottles of nine per cent beer. The charge against him was changed. POE SHRINE NOT PROPERLY NAMED Claim is Made That Poet’s Life Was Not Connected in Any Way With Richmond Building. Richmond, Va., Oct. ¥0.—Although the old stone house in Main street, not far - from the Confederate Soldiers’ and sailors’ monument on Libby Hill, Las been acquired by the Association for the Prevention of Virginia An- tiquities and will be known as .the Edgar Allan Poe shrine, it is tonteng- ed by some that the poet had no con- nection with the building and that the R e P S S B RN ERETh T In our candy shop we have set the pace for 1921. Qur candy prices, when you cbnsider that our candies are made in our Sunshine Shop, from the best materials on the market. All hand made chocolates and Bon- bons. If you pay more than we ask or if you pay less you are not using good candy judgment.” Cbmpai'ison invited. SPECIAL FOR TUESDAY GREENING APPLE PIES 20c Each HALLINAN'S | - houses in which Poe lived here all have been destroyed. Ths old stone housg is presumed to be the oldest building in the city and is believed to have been constructed in 1685. It was believed by many per- sons to have been George Washing- ton’s one time headquarters and has teen referred as such. The structure bas been completely restored and will be thrown open to the public next month. In the rear of -the house a pergola nas been built of brick, stone and beams that came from the old office of the Southern Literayry ~Messenger, which Poe edited. In the yard of the premises wiil be seen a garden de- signed to perpetuate the idea of Poe's “Enchanted Garden, the original of which is supposed to have been at Second and Franklin streets. SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Weed, of Bark- hamsted, former Residents Here. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Weed of Bark- hamsted, are celebrating their ‘sixtieth wedding anniversary today at the home of their son, Walter L. Weed of 100 Glen street. Henry Weed is a former resident of this city, and the couple were married here on Wash- ington street. Mrs. Weed was Miss Charlotté Cornish of Simsbury be- fore her marriage. Jhe instrument chosen the greatest artists Victrola No. 130, $350 Victzola No. 130, electric, $415 Mabogany or dak Year after year the Victrola con- tinues its pre-eminent position in the musical world and the group of artists who entrust their reputations to it continues to include the truly great of each decade. These facts must compel your attention and justify your choice when you buy Victrola instruments and records. _ Victrolas $25 to $1500. New Victor Records demonstrated at all dealers in Victor products on the Ist of each month. Victor Talking Machine Co. ‘This trademark and the trademarked Camden', New Jersey word “Victrola”identify all our products. Look under the lid! Look on the labell VICTOR TALKING MACHINE CO, Camden, N. J. e Victrola FOX'S Series Baseball TONIGHT Mhyeaith-. . : | JOHN BARRYMORE i . Games ) g ' “DR. JEKYLL and MR. HYDE” At Tabs’ Hall