New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 19, 1923, Page 11

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THREAT Springfickd, Ohlo, Police Chief Admits He Has Hecohved & Second Wam- Ohio, Feb, 19.~Police Chief R, B, O'Brien announced today that he had recelved a second threat-| ening note sinee he staged a ra the focal headquarters of the Kiux Kian Jest Wednesday and ar- rested W, Cortner, kleggle and organ- fier, on a oharge of us conspirs The second thréat sald: “We will got you" Attorneys for both sides sald they are ready for the trial of Cortneg in police court tomerrow, uuuifln_n_u_p _fi"ms Many 'War Savings Accounts Have Not Been Cashed, Figures at New Britain Post Office Rhow, There are still 366 registered war saving stamp accounts at the New Diritain post office, totalling $16,000, which have net been redeemeod, a cording to figures made public this morping by Miss Margaret Shechan of the money order department, Iy addition unregistered stamps worth $25,000 are unredeemed, The government officlals had sct January 16 as the last day for re- deeming these stamps but because of the large numbers still unredeemed the New Britain post office is still making redemptions, The interest on the stamps ceased on January 1. RUHR UNINTERFESTING. 4 Kmerican Tourists Get No Thrills From Visit. Cologne, Feb, 19.—(By the Associ- d Press.)—Were it not for certain tonvenlencel. the Ruhr would doubtiess be invaded by American tourists. Some sightseers from the United States have already visited “the new ‘front but they failed to get the desired thrill out of what they saw. In fact, they were sadly disap- pointed because the only smoke that came to their attention was the busi- ness-like output of the rastofles and colliers, Tanks, armored “cars and machine guns are in commanding places in many of the Ruhr towns, but most of these are off the beaten paths of the automobilists. Tourists bave come from Coblenz, Berlin, Munich, Paris and London but many lcst heart after encountering difficul- ties attendant upon acquiring the nec- cesary credentials and. got no farther than Cologne, ‘The Ruhr valley is not likely to-be- come a rival of the Valley of Kings, as'a sightseeing paradise for the mil- ftary restrictions may soon be tight- ened and furthermore prices in the cceupicd area are higher than when narks sold at the rate of 50,000 to the dollar. NO PROFESSIONAL BOXERS Instead, U. S. S, Commodore Will Have Bouts Between Service Men Chicago, Feb. 19.—Professional boxing contests aboard the U. S. 8. Commodore here. will be abandoned and exhibitions bétween service men will be substituted, Captiin E. A Tvers, U. 8 Naval reserve, announc- ed in a statement today upon his re- turn from Washington. He was call- ed there for a conference with navy department officigls regarding , com- plaints against * professional bouts aboard the ship made by Arthur B. Tarwell, president of the Chicago Law and Order league. Boxers who appgar in contests on the ship in the future will be selected from army and navy men, Captai Evers said. PRi'EET' DEPLORES KILLINGS Says No End, No Matter How Noble, Can Justify Acts in Ireland Dublin, Feb. 19.—The Bishop of the Ttoman Catholic diocese of Killala de- plores in his lenten pastoral the strife in Ireland and says that no end, how- ever noble, could justify murder, rob- bery and wanton destruction of life and property. “All, therefore, persisting in this criminal course of life, as well ds those in any way cooperating with them by material assistance, counsel, encouragement or approval” the let- ter continues, “are unworthy of the sacraments and' must be denied ab- solution while they remain unrepent- ant in those sinful dispositions.” DOELLER CQMING TO U. S. Will Seek to Prove that He Can Sup- port Wife Paris, Feb. 19.—William E. Doeller, flance of Miss Catherine Louise Lit- tauer, is bound for New York on board the steamer President Polk, ac- cording to the Herald, which says that Mr. Doeller intends to get work and prove that he is able to support a wife, ‘When Col. William L. Littauer of) York, the girl's father reecntly with-| drew his appeal to the courts for pre- vention of the marriage it was un- derstood . that Miss Littauer had promised not to marry for several months. MEMORIAL TO GORGAS. Panama, Feb. 19.—The cornerstone of the Gorgas Memorial Institute was laid yesterday afternoon in the pres- enceof the American surgeons Wwho - are on their way to South America.' President Porras officiated at the ceremonies. Dr. Augusto Boyd was made an honorary fellow in the| American College of Surgeons. FILIPINOS MAKE REQUEST Manila, Feb. 19 (By the Asso- clated Press)—The senate and house have adopted a joint resolution ask- ing President Harding not to app'y the coastwise shipping Jaw to the Philippine Islands. The resolution declares that the application of the law is prejudicial to the interests of the Phl!lppmes. BISHOP WILLIAMS' FUNERAL. Detroit, Feb. 19 —Representatives of all creeds passed today before the bier of Right Rev. Charles W. Wil- liams, bishop of the Eastern Michi- gan Episcopal dlocese for whom funeral services were held in St Paul's cathedral where for almost a| score of years he hid econducted al work that made him one of the most | prominent church men of America. This xemarkable photo was snapped at the instant of a crash betweén two racing automobiles traveling at 80 miles No. 2, was severely inj PATAL SHOOTING IN CAFE, | Chicago Men Have Pistol Duel Sunday Night—One Killed, Other is Un- der Arredt [ Chicago, Feb, 19.—~Daniel J. Me- Curthy, businesseagent for the Plub-| ers’ union and récently mcquitted or) killing . a Chicago police leut, todny was under arrest in counection with| the fatal shooting of Stephen Kelliher another labor leader last night in a eafe owned by Al Tearney, president of the western and Three I bascbalr leugue, Mrs. Kelliher, wife of the slajn man was also being held by sne police, The shooting occurred whilc the cafe was crowded with guests, on2 ot whom, Mrs, Thomas L. Golden, was shot through the shoulder. Witnesses said Mrs. Kelliher en- tered the cafe ahead of her hushaaa, saw MecCarthy at a table and as she halted nearby addressed the union of- ficial. Kelliher approached and joince | them. Tearney attempted to lead the men outside, he said, and was warned | away by Kelliher who began shootins. His bullets went wild and a bullet| fired, it is alleged, by McCarthy hit| Kelliher between the eyes, Kliling hin instantly. HELD IN $10,000 BAIL Edward Furey, Arrested in Lynn, Was Originally Nicky Arnstein. « | Arrested With Famous Lynn, Mass, Feb, 19.—Edward fturey, alias 1d Miller, was held in $10,000 in the district court today for a hearing on February 20 on a _charge of being a fugitive in‘New York. The police said the New York authorities had informed them_ that I'urey was wanted there for jumping $1,000 bail after he had been indicted with “Nicky"” Arnstein and Joe Gluck for conspiracy to steal securities valued at $5,000,000 and just as he was to be put on trial for alleged larceny. The warrant upon which Furey was arrested here early today charged him with impersonating a federal officer. ”’ INQUEST TODAY Los ' Angeles, Feb. 19.—The coron- 's inquest over the body of Karle! emington, electrical engincer, slain at his own doorway last’ Thursday night, was to be held here today. Po- lice detectives said they would call a large number of persons including practically every person they have| questioned concerning the case, Theyv; did not state in advance however, whether the widow, Mrs. Virginia Stone Remington, would be summon- | ed. She has been hysterical since her | husband’s death and under a physi- | olan's care and unable to give the po- | lice a complete statement. TEXAS TO PORTO RICO. Washington, Feb. 19.—Captain T Ferson has left Washington to pre pare the way for the flight of six army airplaaeswhich will leave Kelly | field, San Antonio, Texas, about| March 1, for San Jpan, Porto Rico. | Crders directed Captain Ferson to proceed by water and railroad on a| tour of the West Indies to arrange for proper landing facilities, gasoline and oil supplies for the officers andr machine making the flight. | R. R. OFFICIAL DIES Chicago, Feb, 19.—Martin Post Blauvelt, 57, viee-president of the Iilinois Central railroad died here yes- terday. | Iellows bullding I'riday evening, | property on City Items “The Golden Rule degree will he conferred on a clags of candidates at the regular meeting of Comstock En- campment, N, 20, I, O, O, F. in Odd A rehearsal of the R, P, degress will be held immediately after the meecting. Mary M. Miller, daughter of Mr, and Mrs, 8. Miller of 475 Arch street entertained the members of the “Sho Shonah” sorority at a social given at her home Sunday night. Patrolmen John Kennedy and Han- | ford Dart of the police department, are ofl duty on account of illness, Patrol Driver Herbert C. Lyon shot a mad dog this afternoon in a house at 204 Lasalle street, Mr, and Mrs, Clayton Sawyer of 34 Woodland street are receiving con- gratulations on the birth of a son| Saturday at St. Francis hospital. | DEATHS AND FUNERALS H. R. Woodward. H. R. Woodward, age 69 years, died at his home in Farmington Saturday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock after a short illness of pneumonia. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs, Elizabeth Kehoe of this city, The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon from his late home. Jtev. Quincy Blakeley will of- ficiate and interment will be in I"arm- ington. Henry A. Littlehales The funeral of Henry A. Little- hales will be held tomorro fternoon at 2 o'clock from his late home on West Main street. Rev. Jehn L., Davis, pastor of Trinity Methodist church, will ‘officiate and interment will in Fairview cemetery. Mrs. Lydia Simmons The funeral of Mrs. Lydia A, Sim- mons was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the B, C. Porter under- taking parlors on Court street. Rev. Dr. George W. C. Hill, pastor of the South Congregational church, officiat- ed and the body was sent to Stowe, Vt., for burial, Charles Bighinatti. Charles Bighinatti, aged 64 years, died at his home on Swamp Road, Kensington, yesterday mornming aiter a month’'s illness, He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Virginia Bighinatti, three sons, Floriano, Anpenori and Leon, also one brother, Stefano, in this country, one brother and two sters and his mother in Italy. The funeral will be held from his late home at § tomorrow morning and at 10 o'clock from St. Paul's church. Burial will be in St. Mary's new ceme- tery, New I COUNCIL SFSSION TONIGHT Mayor A, M. Paoressa has invited members of the common council to attend a meeting in his office tonigh®] for an informal discussion of the new | budget and of proposed amendme: !to the charter which are now pend- | ing. SCHUTZ INVENTORY | An inventory of the estate of the| late Bdward F. Schutz, filed today in | probate court, shows properties amount of $4,014.50, cons Rockwell ng of| bank deposits. BANKRUPTCY PROC New Haven, Feb, 19, Croll of Bridgeport doing business under the name of the Croil Manu- facturing company filed a bankruptey petition today with debts of $18,716 and assets of $5,105. be | | western avenue and |C I our during the recent races at Daytona Beach, Fla. Johnson, driving car Several ribs were broken and his car completely wrecked, DEPOSITIONS NEAR END Most All Documents Ready for Trial of Commumists Next Month Chicago, ¥eb, 19.—Completion of a deposition being taken here for pres- catation by the defense at the trial of 22 alleged communist party members at St. Joseph, Mich, March 5, ap- peared probable toduy with the cross examination of Allen O, Myers, as- sistant general manager of the W, J. Burns Detectiye Agency, questioning of whom was not concluded Saturday. Albert Barlan, allas Balanow, con- fessed agent provocateue and a for- mer operative for private detective agencies who preceded Myers to the witness stand today was under $5,000 | bonds charged with criminal libel by Myers, INVITATION TOURNEY WINNERS Los Angeles, Felb, 19.-—Mrs. May Sutton Bundy, formerly national ten- nis champion and Harvey Snodgrass of Los Angeles dcefeated Miss Eleanor |Goss of New York and Griffen of San Francisco, 7-5, an exhibition match in connection with the annual southern California midwinter invitation tournament yes- terday. | | BIG AI'PROPRIATION, 110 Million Francs Needed for Ruhr | Occupation During Two Months, | Paris, Feb, 19,—An appropriation of 110,000,000 francs for the expense of the Ruhr operations in January &nd February has been prepared by finance minister, De Lasteyrie for ap- proval by the cabinet council tomor- row, after which it will be submitted to parliament. The sum of 50,000, GO0 francs is intended to cover ex- penses of the army which would cost 15,000,000 francs at home while the remaining 60,000,000 francs is for the cost of the attempted operation of the railroads on which the Ger- mans are striking. FOOD CHEAPER? WHAT! 17 Per Cent Higher Than Is Was In the Year of 1913. Washington, Feb. 19.—The average family paid one per cent less for its food in January than in December, the department of labor announced todaly; adding however, that as com- pa with January 1913, the level of prices represented an advance of 47 per cent. The increase from Janu- ary 15, 1922, to the same date last month was two per cent. Between December 15 and January 15, the figures showed, 18 articles of food increased in price, onions and cabb: leading with a rise of 11 per cent while 16 articles declined, strict- ly fresh eggs going down 16 per cent. CRITICIZES WRESTLING. Chicago, Feb., 19,—Wrestling in the rence was under fire I5. Jones, director the school of education at Northwest- ern university, in a statement charged that college wrestling has become ef- “Wrestiing in the confer- dead sport,” he declared. who rides the other feilow the winner, no matter how ler he is." longer i poor a WARNS OF ICE FLOE Boston, Feb. 19.—A radio message from the amer Eastern , bound from Helsingfors for on, said that she had just passed v gouthern end of an ice field be- n 50 miles long which gave her positior latitude 43.08 north, longitude .15 west, or about 400 mile outhe of Halifax, N. 8. Pussy willows sometimes gréw to 20 feet in height. -Newberry S;fid:;l Ende in Senate Furnace The last eonnection between the U. S. Senate and the notorious Newberry election controversy disappeared into the mouth of the furnace in the Capitol power house. Ballots, tally sheets and poll boxes of the Michigan 1918 election were burned by order of the couit. .| Pittsburgh Coal of| WALL STREET STOCK EACHANGE REPORTS 4 0% 1y 1244 T 52 lAm 46 Am Am |Am |Am Bt Sugar ., 4 Can Cotten Oil loco . Smelt & Ref Am Hug Ref o Am Bumatra 7 Am Tel & Tel , Am Tob ., Am Weel ,, Anaconda Cop Ateh Top & RF AtGulf & W1, Haldwin Loeo . Raltimore & O Beth Steel B Can Tacifie Cen Leath Co Ches & Ohlo Chi Mt & St P ChiRIsl &P, Citle Copper Chino Copper Con Gas ...... Corn Pro Ref 116% Crucible Steel 1% Cuba Cane Sugar 17% Y% a1 30% , 2 ! 5% Endicott-John .. T6% Brie ... . 13% Erie 18t ptd ... 19% Gon Blectrie ., 187 Gen Motors .. . 16% Goodrick BF . 3TY Gt North pfd .. T7% Insp_ Copper ... 41% Int Mer Marine , 11 Int Mer Mar pfd 43% Allis-Chialmers . 61 Pacific Oll 4614 Int Nickel 16% Int Paper . b4 Kel Spring Tire. 55% Kenn Copper .. 431 Lehigh Valley . 69% Midvale Steel Missourl Pac N Y Central NYNH&H, 20% Norflk & West, 116 North Pacific 8% Pure ON es 81% Pan Am P & T 82% Penn R R .. .. 46% Pierce Arrow .. 13 679 1644 . 80% Ray Con Cop Reading . ep 1 & 8 .... §7T% Royal D, N Y . 66} Sinclair Oil Ref 35% South Pacific .. 94 South Rail 34 Studebaker Co 119% Texas Co . 52 Texas & Pacific 27% ‘Tobacco Prod .. 84% Transcon Oil .. 12% Union Pacific .. 142 United Fruit .. 173 United Re St 8% 8 Indus Alco 70% 8 Rubber Co 613 S Steel 108% S Steel pfd . 1203 Utah Copper .. 71 Willys Overland 7% Mid States Oil 113% Westinghouse 65% National Lead . 1301 (Putpam & Co.) Bid v L - v 1134 C4le 130% 1301 Asked 710 Aetna Life Ins. Co Am Hardware . Am Hosiery ... . J Bige-Htd Cpt Co com Billings and Spencer com Billings and Spencer pfd Bristol Brass .... Colt’s Arms ... Conn Lt & Pow pfd . Eagle Lock Pafnir Bearing Co Hart and Cooley Hfd Elec Light . Landers F J R Montgomery com .. J R Montgomery pfd . N B Gas . N B Machine .... N B Machine pfd . s s-Be-Pond com North and Judd k, Stow and | E 11 Mfg Co .. Scoviil Mfg Co .. Southern N E Tel Standard Screw Stanley Works .... Stanley Works pfd Torrington Co com t and Hine ... Travelers Ins Co .. Union Mfg Co .... | Wileox RY REPORT. | ance $208,985,282, | pe iy SILK INDUSTRY DE Products Fall Off As Do Number of Washington, Feb, 19.—8ilk manu- ! facturing establishments turned over products valued at $583,268,006 in 1921, as compared with $688,470,000 in 1919, according to figures reported by 1,563 plants and announced today| by the department of commerce, | While the 1921 total represented a decline of 15.3 per cent it showed a considerable increase, however, over the value of $254,011,000 for 1914. Decrease also shown in the number of employes in the industry and in the amount paid in salaries and wages, | SCIENTIFIC MARTYR HONORED. Paris,«Feb. 19, (By The Associated Press).—Ch, Vaillant, celebrated | doctor of La Riboisiera hospital with |both sleeves hanging empty, but Istanding erect and undaunted by mis- | fortune, received this afternoon at |the Hotel De Viile an honor unique in | nistory. For the loss of both arms| {in the use of X-ray during the last| 20 years he was accorded the cravate of the legion of honor, a rare honor |for a civilian other than the head| | of the state; the Carnegie medal and the gold medal of the City of Paris. | MARRIED IN WINGTON. Frederick Phillips IFuller of this eity, a salesman and s Nina R‘Alth‘ Law of Newin were married |January 24, in ngton by Rev. H. Martin, a return certificate filed for record at the office of the town clerk today indicates. | PUTNAM & C Members New York Stock Exchange Members Hartfond Stock Exchange (Bucopssors 0 Richter & Co,) Stanley E. Bddy, Managor We Offer ' West Main St, Tel, 2040 50 North & Judd Members New Yo MEME S HARTFOX HARTYOLE NEW BRITAIN: Hartford - Cons, Trust Bldg., 23 Wes CO. rk Stock Exchange D STOCK EXCHAN Tel, 3-6820 Main St, Tel, 1815, We Offer and Recommend NORTH & JU DD MFG. CO. TO YEILD 6% Thomson, Wemn & NEW BRITAIN New Dritain National Bank Bldg. Telepho Members Hartford Stock Exchange HARTFORD 10 Central Row Telephone 2-4141 Members New York Stock Exchange Donald R. Hart, Manager WE OFFER: 50 LANDERS, FRARY & CLARK 50 AMERICAN HARDWARE 50 NORTH & JUDD 25 STANLEY WORKS We Do Not Accept Margin Accounts JOHN P. KEOGH Membar Consolidated Stock Exchauge of New York Waterbury Danbury Middletown BO. birect Private V G. F. GROFF, Mgr.—~Room 509, TAKES HIS OWN LIFE Waterbury Man, However, First Tried to Murder His Wife, But She Wili Recover. Waterbury, Ieb. 19.—Armezar Vaillancourt, 27, was found dead in his bedroom at 610 South Main street today. His wife, Rose, 24, wounded in the right leg, has been taken to the hospital as the result of a double shooting which occurred shortly aft-| er 1 o'clock this afternoon. | According to the police, Vaillan-| court had heen having trouble with| his wife and shot her and then: turned the gun on himself. The first bullet did not dangerously injure his wife but the one he fired toward himself penetrated his heart. Death was instantaneous, according to the | police, . CROOKED LAWYERS' RING | | Congressman Claims That Ccrtsin" to Sell | | | New York Clique Profess Influence of Congressmen, Washington, Feb, 19.—Charges that | a elique of lawyers in New York city | buy and sell the influence of senators | and representatives without their | knowledge was made today before the | house rules committee by Chairman Johnson of the house immigration | committee. i | “There is in Mr. Johnson, known as the ew York city,” said | place absolutely n of forty thieves,’ full of lawyers who make a living rep- vesenting to persons that for stated sums they can obtain the influence of members of congres: “I know of cne case where friends of an immigrant we told that for $1,000 the influence of certain a TOO COLD; THEN TOO HOT Within one hour after a complaint | had been made to the health board that sufficient heat was not béing tinguish a fire in that building. West Main street, the fire department was called out this morning to ex- Miss Florence Lacase, membe STOCKS . Bridgeport NDS New Haven Wire to New York. N. B. Nat'l Bank Bldg.—Tel 1018 member of the house could be had to get the immigrant into the country |under bonds. I know that the mem- | ber of the house had no knowledge of | this matter. These lawyers got the [money and got the man in under bond ’wimout ever going near the repre- |sentatives ~ whose influence they |claimed they could obtain.” FORTUNE IN STAMPS New iHaven Post Office, as Clearing House, Gets Four Million Dollars Worth of War Savings Stamps. New Haven, Feb. 19.—The New Haven post office as the central ac- counting office for the post offices in Connecticut has received since January 1, about $4,000,000 of war stamps, Postmaster C. W. today. Of the total about $415,000 worth of the 1918 is- sue was offered at the local office. Final Session Wednesday Relief Board to Hold The board of relief will hold its last session for the purpose of hear- ing those who desire reductions in their assessments, Wednesday evening from 7:30 to 9 o’'clock. The board will then investigate the properties concerned in the appeals and make recommendations to the assessors. MRS. HARRISON FREED. Feb. 18.—Mrs. Margaret Harrison of Jaltimore, American magazine writer, arrested several weeks ago at Chila, has been releas- ed from prison and is to leave Moscow Thursday it was stated at the foreign office today. Moscow, First practicable submarine boat was made by David Bushnell of West« brook, Marne ,in 1775, Weds Gould In Paris PR, r of a wealthy and socially prom- provided in the McEnroe block on jnent San Francisco family, recently became the bride of Frank |J. Could in Paris. This is Gould’s third marital adventure and the -second for Miss Lacase.