New Britain Herald Newspaper, April 26, 1923, Page 11

NEW ROTARY CLUB OFFICERS INDUCTED Fred 0. Racklilfe Takes His Place 4 Head of Organization e Frederick O, Rackliffe was installed as president of the New Britaln Ro- tary club at the regular meeting of the club held this noon at the Elks' club on Washington street, B, Clay- ton Goodwin was Installed as- vice- president; Frank Shields, secretary and A, A, Mills treasurer, President Racklifte announced the appointment of the following commit- tees to merve for the ensuing year: Fellowship, Logan Page, Willlam Crowell, C. W, Vivian; public affairs, Judge B. F. Gaffney, W. E, Attwood, ¥, W. Pelton; Membership, E. Porter, E. M, Wightiman, A, 8. Jour- dan; Rotary education, D, K. Perry, Charles Chase, 1.. A. Sprague; work- ing boys’ committee, George Rogers, C. H. Barnes, J. W. Marsland; pub- licly, Rev, 8. A, Icielt; Rtotary badge, A. Buol, Arthur Jones, J. Minor; 'finance, A. A, Mills, L. A. Sprague, B, W. Christ; roster commlittee, John Lockett and. Edward Bennett. The office of president was turned over to Mr. Rackliffe by Leon A, Sprague, who has served in that ca- pacity since the Rotary club was or- ganized in New Britain, more than two years ago. In a short address, Louis P. Slade, in behalf of the club, expressed his appreciation to Mr, Sprague of the work he ,did while president of the club and as the ifounder of Rotary in this city. Mr. iSprague was then presentetd with a handsome Rotary charm by Mr. Slade from the members of the club. Every member then stood up and gave three cheers for the retiring president. On motion of George Rogers it was voted that the Rotary club shall again provide transportation for the chidren to the Fresh Air camp at Burlington ‘this summer. Farming in Connecticut. W. C. Wood of New Canaan was the speaker. 7The farming industry im Connecticut and throughout all New England was the subject of his talk. He stated that the. population of mhny of the small towns through Connecticut is decreasing and the people are coming to the cities to live. If this continues, he warned, there awill be little farming in Connecticut B0 years from now. Agriculture and industry should work together, he stated and co- operative marketing should be urged. L he speaker asserted that the farmers ‘themselves are no doubt respansible for many of the failures of farms in i1¢his state. The farmers have many faults, he gaid, among which is the tack of con- Ifidence. He also stated that the labor . shortage has much to do with farmers | 'peing forced to glve up thair busi- ness, In closing the speaker asserted that unless there i§ better and more co- operation batween agriculture and in- dustry in Connecticut they will both go on the downward paths in the years to come. Three meatiess days a week have been declared hy the Greek govern- ment. R T NIRRT T You Are Going to Have One Exciting Night § Next Sunday ¢ I SHOOTS HIS MOTHER, HE THEN COMMITS SUICIDE Son Become Enraged When Parent With Whom He Had Quarreled Refuses Reconciliation New York, April 26,~~Joseph Me- grath, 40 years old, a laborer, shot and killed himself last night in his heme at 64 Horatlo street after he had shot and probably fatally wounded his mother, Hannah, 67 years old, because she had refused a reconciliation after a quarrel last Saturday night, McGrath used lan- guage offensive to his mother, it was sald, and ghe declared that she would never again speak to him unless he apologized, When the son returned home from work last night his mother had his supper waiting for him, He trled to engage her in conversation, but she ignored him, McGrath became en- raged at his mother's attitude, de- clared that he would not. apologize, and then, drawing a plstol from his Tip pocket, fired three shots at her, Two of the bullets lodged in her body and the third went wild, Mrs. McGrath ran to the apartment of a neighbor on the floor below and col- lapsed. The nelghbors summoned Policeman Brown of the Charles street station, who called Dr. Richards from St. Vincent’s ‘hospital, and then hur- ried to the McGrath apartment to ar- rest the son. The door was locked, but Brown broke it open, He found McGrath dead in the dining room, with a bul- let hole in his right temple and a pistol clutched in his right hand, Mrs. McGrath was removed to Belle- vue hospital. Rum Runners Switch Their Base to Long Island Now Mineola, N. Y. April 26.—H. C. Stuart, assistant collector of customs in New York today, officlally advised the authorities of Nassau county that rum runners operating from the fleet anchored off Ambrose channel had switched their base from Highlands, N, J., to Freeport, Baldwin and other Long Island points. Alma’s Daughter Here's Marcia, daughter of Alma Glueck, the singer. She's left Welles- i n preparation for her marriage to . D. Clarke, former Yale student, who's learning the coal business at Pittsburg. Your U. S. Victory Bonds Will Mature May 20th @ Interest on your Bonds will stop May 20th. @ To induce you to put this money in a Mutual Savings Bank,- paying credit to your amount of the full amount of the coupon on presentation. (lf presented 439, we will account the full Bond and the for credit at this Bank before May 6—Inter- est will start on the amount de- posited, as of May lst. ( This offer is worth your careful consideration as there is nothing for you month’s interest to lcse and one for you to gain. Burritt Savings Bank Open Saturday Evenings - Horlan Fengler, 26, will be a new contender for the world's race driv- ing champlonship at Indianapolis on Decoration Day. SANCHOR BRAND” SHOW AT Y. W, C. A. FRIDAY, MAY 4 The “Anchor Brand' clubs of North & Judd Mfg. Co., will'Bold their third annual “Journey Through Songland” at the Y. W. C. A, on Friday evening, May 4. John J. Crean, who has suc- cessfully directed the efforts of the “Anchor Brand” entertainers in past years, will again sit in the cab when the train to songland starts. After the entertalnment dancing will be enjoyed. The Radlo orchestra will furnish musie. Secretany Mellon Plans” To Take Trip to Europe ‘Washington, April 26. — Secretary Mellon is considering a trip to Europe late this summer during which it is assumed he will discuss various finan- cial questions with the statesmen of the allled nations. His plans still are in a tentative stage. BRAKES CUT TO ROB TRAIN. Chase at Aurora, Ind. Aurora, Ind.,, April 26—An attempt to hold up the fast Baltimore & Ohio merchandise tyain that passes through Aurora daily was frustrated at West Aurora yesterday when railroad de- tectives discovered that the lines lead- ing to the air brakes had been sev- ored. Two men seen near the train were arrested after a chase of ncarly two miles over roads leading from Au- rora. The automobile in which they tried to escape was riddled with bul- lets, but neither of the men was wounded. They gave their names as William Warren of Unfon City, Ind., and C. H. Baker of Cincinnatl. Both had revolvers. They denied they had cut the lines leading to the air brakes. CUTS OFF GIRL'S FINGER New York, April 26.—Because, it is alleged, she had spurned his atten- tions and had “kissed another man,” Louis Raneri, an automobile washer of 1200 Willowbrook road, Staten Is- land, yesterday slashed Jeanette Pul- lano, 18 years old, of the same ad- dress, with a razor at West Broadway and Third street. Raneri was captured after a chase of several blocks by Patrolman Jere- miah McCarthy, Several shots were fired at the fugitive before he stop- ped. He was locked up at the Mercer street station. The girl was taken to 8t. Vincent's hospital, where she was treated by Dr. Tobin. The littie finger of her left hand and the top of her right ear were cut off and she was cut about the face and neck. S FINKELSTEIN, 10, LEADS RACUSE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS Syracuse, N. Y., April 26.—As a fi- nal achievement in the most remark- able school record ever attained by a Syracuse pupil, Moses Finkelstein, 10 years old, has won the honor place of valedictorian in the June graduating class of the Central High school. The boy will be 11 at Commence- ment time, his birthday coming on May 30. His record in grammar and high school in the last five years has been a series of surprises. He completed the high school course in two years. ENGLAND GETS MODEL. London, April 26.—An exact model of Columbus's ship, the “Santa Maria" | has been given by Spain to the British government and was recently exhibit- ed for the first time at one of the Longon science museums. TO SUBSIDIZE GROWERS ney, N. 8. W, April 26.—The ¥ (New South Wales government is of- fering cotton growers a three years guarantee on delivery of cotton to ginneries, the first year 5%d a pound, the second year 4%d, and the third year 4d. In Queensland 100,000 acres of cotton are under cultivation. Sergt. Murphy Sergt. Murphy, the only Ame {can-owned horse ever to win the irit- lish Grand National steeplechase, con- sents to pose for his first close-up. Two Suspects Are Caught After &; Beaths Mrs, Emma Vensel, Mrs, Emma Vensel, aged 78, widow of Thomas Vensel of this city, died Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mra, C, ¥, Welsner of 66 Windsor avenue, Meriden, Bhe was born in Providence, R. I, and hecame the bride of Thomas Vensel 64 years ago. She resided in New Britain for 46 years and then moved to Meriden, taking up her home with her daughter. She was a member of Esther Rebekah lodge of Meriden and of the New England Or- der of Protection of this city. Besides her daughter, Mrs, Weis- ner, she leaves two sons, Christlan A, of Woodside, I. I, and Arthur G, of New York city; two sisters, Mrs. H. F, Latham and Miss Mary P. Al- len of this city, and a brother, Walter J. Allen of New Haven, Funeral services will be held to- morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in Merlden, the committal service at the Erwin chapel, this city, and burial will be in Fairview cemetery. Rebecca Hance Bishop ‘Word has been recelved in this city of the death of Rebecca Hance Bishop widow of Thomas Sparks Bishop, at Coatesville, Pa., yesterday. Mr. and Mrs., Bishop at one time resided in this city. The funeral will be held at Lansdowne, Pa,, Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. Funerals Henry Charland The funeral of Henry Charland of 14 Broad street will be held tomor- row morning at 9 o'clock from St. Peter's church and interment will be in SBt. Mary's cemetery. Charles ¥. Pritchard The funeral of Charles F. Pritchard will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock at St. Joseph's church and interment will be in 8t. Mary's ceme- tery. Louis H. Ritter. The funeral of the late Louls H. Ritter was held this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Services were conducted by Rev. A. C. T. Steege at St. Mauhew's' German Lutheran church and burial was in Fairview cemetery. Mrs, Sarah L. Smith. The funeral of the late Mrs. Sarah Iouise Luther Smith was held this afternoon. Services were held at the Erwin chapel at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev. Henry W. Maier and burial was in Fairview cemetery. CAPITALIST, WED YEAR, NOW SEEKING DIVORCE Wife Feared Smoking Would Contam- inate His Soul, _Says W. C. Foss. Cleveland, April 26.—Walter C. Foss, 65 years old, a prominent manu- facturer and club member. filed suit In Wooster, Ohlo, Wednesday for a divorce from Mrs. Lillian May Sayre Foss, whom he married less than a year ago. Foss, who is president of the Na- tional Paint, Oil and Varnish associa- tion, vice president of the Hotel Win- ton company, president of the Woos- ter Brush company, vice president of!| the American Fire Clay Products company and a director in several financial institutions, alleges that his wife violated a pre-nuptial agree- ment. He asserts Mrs. Foss, being a be- liever in theosophy, objected to his smoking cigars because she thought the nicotine “would contaminate his soul,” Foss is now living at the Hotel Winton and his wife occupies a suite at the Hotel Cleveland. Foss, in his petition, asserts his wife left his room in the Hotel Winton on July 26, 1922, and kept her whereabouts secret for five days; that she left him while they were at hotels in New York, Atlantic City and Miami. Mrs. Foss, who is the widow of Judge Richard Tyner of New Haven, Conn., denies the charges and asserts she moved to the Hotel Cleveland at her husband's request. During the five days her husband refers to in his petition she says she occupied a suite adjoining his in the Hotel Winton and that she saw him every day. { In the pre-nuptial agreement, Mrs. Toss, who is 54 years old, asserts Foss set aside $100,000 and told her she was to receive the income from that amount during her life if she did not marry again. She states she is “yery fond” of Foss and willing to return to him at any time.” LOCAL CLERGYM IN COURT New Haven, April 26.—Rev. Viadi- mir, Kozosiz and Rev. A. Strocky, both | of New Britain were in court today in | connection with collision of their aun- tomobiles at a street intersection yes- terday. The defendant is Rev. aFther Kozo: whose case will come up Wednesday. | WANT THEIR WIN ADMITTED Madrid, April 26.—In resolutions adopted today by the general assem- bly of the farmers of Spain, the de- mand is made that the Spanish gov. ernment actively negotiate with na- tions where “dry" laws exist for the annulment of such legislation and to} gecure permission for the entry of Spanish wines. OF ¢ REEon AT AORE THAN WOODEN BOXES Delivered anywhere at chart nobice Bl 142 WALL STREET STOCK EXCHANGE REPORTS 10:30-~Gas shares rose 1 to 1 1.2 points, Postum Cereal jumped 3§ points, Cord Products, Colo., Fuel, Union Bag and Paper, Woolworth, Willys-Overland pfd, Am, Zinc pfd, Am, Hide and Leather pfd and To- bacco Products ruled 1 to 1 1-2 points higher, 10:30~Initlal prices were mixed at the opening of today's stock market bui there was a preponderance of slight gaing, especlally In the steel and food lssues, Olls were variable but mostly lower. Little intcrest was dis- played in the equipment and motors while coppers were a trifle better, ‘Wall street noon—Increasing public participation and short covering aided in the advance. Am'n Water Works rose 4 1-2 points to a new high re- cord for the year and the six per cent preferred gained 2 3-4 to a new high. Gains of 2 to 3 1-2 points were re- corded by Sears Roebuck, Tobacco Products, Brooklyn Union Gas, Am'n Beet Sugar, Am'n Zinc pfd. Union Bag and Paper, Willys Overland pfd and Postum Cereal. Cons. Sugar declined 2 6-8 to the lowest ground of the year. Call money opened at 4 1-2 per cent. High . 46% . 9T% W 178% 12% J186% . 62% . 81y Sum Tob .. 31% Tel & Tel..123% W162% . 0T% Ana Cop ...... 48% Atc Tp & 8 ¥..101% Bald Loco ... 139% Baltimore & O . 52% Beth Steel B ...66% Con Textile L 11% Can Pacific 166 Ches & Ohio ... 70 Chi Mil & 8t P . 22% ChiRIsl& P .. 82% Chile Copper ... 27% Chino oCpper .. 273% Con Gas ... . 68% Corn Pro Re 1881 Crucibue Steel .. 80% Cuba Cane Sugar 17% Hndicott-John .. 713 Erie L 11% Gen Electric ...178% Gen Motors .... 17 Goodrick BF ..’ 37 Gt North pfd .. 73% Insp Copper ... 38 Int Mer Marine . 9 Int Mer Mar pfd 35 Allis-Chalmers . 47 Pacific Oll ..... 408 Int Nickel ..... 141 Int Paper . . 46% Kel Spring Tire. 68% Kenn Copper .. 40 Mid States Ol . 113 Midvael Steel .. 32% Miss Pacific . 16% N Y Central ... 943 NYNH&H. 19 Norfolk % Wst.110% North Pacific .. 74% Pure Oil ...... 26% Pan Am P & T T4% Penn R R 45% Pierce Arrow .. 123 Pittsburgh Coal 65% Ray Con Cop .. . Reading . Rep 1 & 8§ .. Royal D, N Y .. 49% Sinclair Oil Ref 341 South Pacific .. 91 South Rail . 33% Studebaker Co 122% Texas Co 48% Low Close 46% 40% 96% 96% 178% 178% 1% 1% 134 623 9% 30 122% 1583 97% 4815 101% 137% b1% 643% 11% Am Am Am Thomson, Femn & PUTNAM & Members New York Stock Fxchange Mombers Hartford Stock Exchange (Buccessors to Richter & Co,) Stanley E. Fddy, Manager 81 West Main St,, Tel, 2040 We Offer 50 American Hardware 50 Stanley Works JUDD & CO. Members New York Stock Exchange MEMBERS HARTFORD STOOK EXCHANGE HARTFORD: Hartford - Conn, Trust Bldg, Tel. 8-6329 NEW BRITAIN: 23 West Malu St, Tel. 1815, We Offer—- 200 Shares Traut & Hine Price On Application 3 HARTFORD 10 Central Row Telephone 2-4141 Members Members Hartford Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange Donald R. Hart, Manager NEW BRITAIN New Britain National Bank Bldg. Telephune 2580 We Offer: STANLEY WORKS PREFERRED TO YIELD 6% % We Do Not Accept Margin Accounts JOHN P. KEOGH Member Consolidated Stock Exchange of New York Waterbury STOCKS Bridgeport Danbury Middietown BONDS New Haven Direct Private Wire to New York. G. F. GROFF, Mgr.—~Room 509, N. B. Nat'l Bank Blig—Tel. 1013 Money for Taxes Tobacco Pro . 843 Transcon Oil .. 10% Union Pacific .. 138% United Fruit .. 17414 United Re 8t .. 83 U 8 Food Prod 4% U S Indus Alco 66% U 8 Rubbér Co 60% U 8 Steel 100 U 8 Steel pfd .. 120 Utah Copper .( 69% Willys Overland 7% Westinghouse 57% National Lead . 127% Gulf States Steel 977% (Putnam & Co.) Bid 780 54 40 148 9 14 Asked 790 66 50 152 12 18 Aetna Life Ins Am Hardware . Am Hosiery Bige-Htd Cpt com Bills & Spencer com . Bills & Spencer pfd Bristol Brass .. Colt’'s Arms . . Conn Lt & pow fd Eagle Lock Fafnir Bearing ... Hart and Cooley .. Hfd Elec Lt Landers, I . J R Montgomery com . J R Montgomery pfd . N B Gas ... f N B Machine .... N B Machine pfd Niles-Be-Pond com . North and Judd .. Peclk, Stow Russell Mfg Scovill Mfg . SN E Tel Standard Screw Stanley Worl Ve Stanley Works pfd Torrington Co com . Traut and Hine .... Travelers Ins Co Union Mfg Co ... TODAY'S TREASURY REPORT, U, & Treasury—DBalance, $439,089,912, PROVES AGE BY WEATHER Birth Dates Can Now Be Proved by The Weather Bureau; Temperatures Compared. Washington, April 26.—Prove your birth by the United States weather bureau; it can and has been done. Recently, they say, a man was call- ed upon to prove the date of his birth. Iamily tradition pointed to it as be- ing in a year “when New Year's Day was very, very cold—the lowest tem- perature on record” for that district. The bureau looked up its records for the vicinity and was able to sub- stantiate the man's claim to belngi horn in 18G4, when the new year was ushered in with temperatures from | 10 to 18 degrees below zero, unusual for his state. PAY your taxes the Beneficial Way—with a loan up to $300 at legal interest rates repayable on conven- ient terms. We lend money to persons of good char- acter on their household furniture or secured note on a self-respecting busi- ness-like basis. Phone 1943. Greatest in Service and Resources Beneficial Loan Society 87 West Main Street New Britain The Hartford-Connecticut Trust Compan Old State House Square, Hartford, Conn. Safe Deposit Boxes, $5.00 and upwards. Foreign Exchange to all parts of the world. LETTERS OF CREDIT — GENERAL BANKING Bank by mail. It is safe and saves time. [ LOST AND FOUND T | Adomssaments o tmerrem rgseioet | St e L = | DEFENDS STATIONS Former State Benater Katiin Wi R o Sy e S o b