New Britain Herald Newspaper, April 27, 1923, Page 3

SOAP KING SPEAKS Lord Leverhulme Belleves U, 8, Even« tually Will ' Decido 'to Abolish Arti~ ficial Trade Barriers, London, April 27,~Viscount Lever- hulme who started his business life wrapping soap in his father's grocery store and who now is one of the greatest merchants in the world today voloed his \deas regarding Anglo- American trade before the American noclety, Greater freedom from tariffs should be the goal of the business men of both countries, he sald, “There was a time” he continued ‘“when Eng- land was a protectionist country but she found it .dld not pay, for the home market of any country is easlly supplied, Care must be exercised or overseas opportunities will be neglect. ed and lost." He ‘added that he belleved the United States eventually would fol« low the example of England and abolish artificlal trade barriers. ROBBER IS SENTENCED Man Who Took Mrs, Schoelkopf's Jewels Must Serve Six Years in Sing Sing Prison, New York, Aprfl 27.—Matthew D. Biddulph who pleaded guilty to par- ticipating in the ‘robbery of $800,000 worth of jewels from Mra. Irene Schoelkopf of ‘Buffalo after a gay| New Year Eve's party was sentenced to six years In Sing Sing today by General Sessions Judge Crain. Biddulph's counsel pleaded for clemency taying his client had been used as a tool. SAVINGS BANK CONDITIONS Hartford, April 27.—Bank Commis- sioner ‘John B. Byrne has compiled figures showing the conditions of sav- “ings banks in the state for the quar- ter ending March 31. The total amount of deposits in the banks at the close of the period was $443,865,- 607.45. This was an increase of $13,- 005,428.87 over that'at the close of the previous quarter, December 31, 1922, when the déposits totalled $430,860,178.58. The increase for the last quarter ending March 31 was the largest for any quarter in the history of the banking department or in the history of the savings banks in this| SHIPS BURN IN HARBOR | Gijon, Spain, April 27 (By the As-| soclated Press)-—Fire starting on the| salling vessel Rapido, with a cargo of | fuel oil spread today to two other sail- | ing vessels and a steamer. It seemed probable that all these vessels which were anchored in the harbor would be destroyed, | Highlands, N. J., April 27 (By the Associated Press)—Coast guardsmen | ofi Sandy Hook today seized the mo- | tor lighter “Napeague'” with a cargo| of nearly 16,000 caees of liquor. The boat was cn route from the rum fleet to a point off the New Jersey shore New York, April —-Ending his tour of Amercia, Lord Robert Cecil, league of nations champion today ex- preseed before an audience at Town hall a wish that some great power would ask the league to intervene in the Ruhr. In New York At Lyceum Mon. “Poor Men’s Wives” | Arrive at African Port, NOT ALL ARE LOST Three Boats Belonging to Ship- wrecked Portuguese .Mail Steamer | Walfish Bay, Southwest Africa, | April 27.—Three boats belonging to the wrecked Portuguese steamer Mossamedes have arrived at Port | Alexander Angola. " | Dispatches from Capetown Thurs- day sald the Portuguese mall steamer Mossamedes which grounded several day ago at Cape Frio, Southwest Africa, had been found abandoned with no sign of the 337 passengers she carried. The passengers ineluded 29 women and 25 children nearly all Portuguese. The Capetown message | said the British steamer Port Victor | which had heard the S8 O 8 call from| the Mossamedes when 290 miles away, raced to the assistance of the Portuguese vessel but found her abandoned about midnight on Tues- day. The Port Victor continued searching for the boats. Standard Oil Co. Cuts Price of Gas in N. J. New York, April 27.—The Standard 0il Co., of New Jersey today announc- ed another cut of one cent a gallon in the price of gasoline. This is the second cut within a week and is due the company states, to surplus pro- duction. The Texas:Co., and the Gulf Refg. Co., also announced reductions of one cent a gallon. PREMIER GOING ON TRIP. London, April 27, (By Assoclated Presg)ié—Premier Bonar Law is go- ing on a short sea voyage with the king's approval for the benefit of his health. Doctors express the belief that the throat affection from which he has been suffering will yield to this treatment and that he will re- gain the full use of his voice. He plans to return after the Whitsuntide recess of parliament. | DR RS | NEAR EAST DISCUSSION Lausanne, April 27 (By the Asso- clated Press)—-The principal allied peace representatives of the Near East peace conference taday conferred with Ismet Pasha head of th Turk- ish delegation in an effort to break the deadlock on most of the ques- I ning at Grotto hall at 8:15. tions that have been discussed and get the conference into real motion. NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD,.FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 1923, They Don’t Believe In Signs As the first step in a city beautiful program, realtors, of Berkeley, Cal., consigned their “For Sale” and “Sold” signs to a bonfire amid elaborate ceremonies, City items Open alleys at the Casino tonight. —advt, All Girl Reserves and their friends of the Y, W. C. A, will leave tomor- row afternoon at 1:30 o'clock by trolley for Sunset Rock for a hot dog | festival. Schaft's chocolate coated crackers, i 34c the half pound at Besse-Leland's. ——advt. Edith Dickinson, aged 9 years, was taken suddenly ill in front of 224 Broad street yesterday afternoon and was taken to her home at 95 Mitchell street by Policeman Herbert Lyons and Peter Cahelus in the police am- bulance. Assorted Bon Bons, Besse-Leland's.—advt. Open alleys at the Casino tonight. —advi, St. Jean Baptiste Bazaar, 34 Church St., tonight. Dancing.—advt. The Boy Scout troop of St. Joseph's church will meet at the Parish hall 37¢ pound. | this evening at 7:30 o'clock. Final Jewelry Sale at Henry Morans. —advt. Centennial lodge, A. F. & A. M. will fiold its annual ladies’ night this eve- The en- tertainment will consist of songs and recitations by Miss Gertrude Crosby of Boston and songs by August Klein. The accompanist will be Theron W. Hart. The entertainment will be fol- lowed by dancing and light refresh- ments will be served. Special assortment “Burbanes” chocolates, 69c 1b. Besse-Leland's.— advt. MAY ARREST WITN Herrin Riot Case Apparently Closed. Marion, Ill, April 27.—Witnesses who displayed a seeming reluctance to answer questions were threatened with imprisonment for conterapt . to- day by the sub-committee of the JII- linois house of representatives ap- pointed to investigate the Herrin riots. “There is no law and order here,” declared Representative H. H. Pierce, vand I want to insist that we take them all to Springfield.” “1 can say positively now that some of them will be taken to Springfield,” Chairman Frank McCarthy replied. Not GET BIG LIQUOR HAUL Atlantic City, April 27.—Federal agents and state police conflscated two hundred cases of Scotch whiskey valued at $25,000 on board a truck near Hammonton today. ,______'._—_—i FINAL JEWELRY SALE— LAST CALL The enlargement of our Music store calls for con- siderable remodeling and changing around, and in or- der to give the builders elbow room we must dispose of our Jewelry department at once. We are making big sacrifices in the prices of our Jewelry, Watches, Silverware and Ivory and are offer- ing you wonderful values in up-to-date and guaranteed merchandise at less thanthalf price. Buy for immediate and future needs and you will save a great deal. This sale will last only a short time as the builders are due soon, and we must make room for them. Buy NOW. HENRY MORANS _Jewelry 365 Main St. Music Directly Opposite Myrtle St. Our VICTROLA and PIANO Departments are run- ning as usual, the same standard goods, the same liberal terms and the same courteous treatment. TUES. WED. THE CROKER WILL FIGHT Dublin Court Upholds Petition of New | York Daughter of Former Tam- many Chieftain, Dublin, April 27—(By Associated Press)—Justice Dodd, in probate court today granted the petition of William Jellette, counsel for Mrs, Ethel C. White of Cedarhurst, N. Y., daughter of the late Richard Croker, for permissipn to intervene in the ac- tion instituted by Richard Croker, Jr., against Mrs. Bula Croker, disputing the will of the former Tammany chieftain. The judge refused, how- ever, motions for postponement of the date of trial from May 10, made | on behalf of both Mrs. White and| Richard Croker, Jr. | Samuel L. Brown, counsel for the | latter, told the court it was physically impossible to be in readiness for the | trial by the date fixed. Justice Dodd replied that the case was not out of | ris hands, and application for post- ponement must be made to the judge before whom it is to be tried. GIRL SCOUTS CONFERENCE | National Council on Invitation of Mrs. Harding, Meets Today on Lawn of White House. ‘Washington, April 27.—At the in- vitation of Mrs. Harding, extended as honorary president of the organiza- tion, delegates attending the ninth annual ‘convention of the national council of Girl'Scouts held their con- House grounds. Financing and standards of con- jduct for the various decorations awarded Girl Scouts came up for dis- cussion. | L W. W. V§. BOOTLEGGER ! Special Party Bulletin Bands These as “Capitalists” Who Will Seek “Keep You Down."” | to| Spokane, Wash., April 27.—Bootleg- gers were placed in the capitalist 1. W. W. clubrooms today. The bul {letin read: “The bootleggers will help a part of the capitalist system. So wse all your organized power to put| {liquor and dope out of Fifteen thousand members of the 1. W. W. are on strike in this state it was asserted at I. W. W. head- quarters, NEWSPAPER ETHICS Washington, April 27. — Ethical | standards for the newspaper profes- journalism were on the program for considération at the first annual meet- ing of the American Society of News- paper, Editors today. An address by Casper by officers and committees occupied the program for the opening session. | Mag & Berkowitz, through Harry H. Milkowitz, have brought suit for regt alleged due. The writ is re- turnable in the city court, the second Monday in May. Constable {Stark served the writ and closed the witz's new building on Main street, yesterday. | Y. M. C. A, SWI NG will start next Wednesday and Fri- day at the Y. W. C. A. This is a short term of eight weeks finishing the first of July. There will be classes | for beginners and intermediate, ad- vanced swimming and diving classes. | Registrations for classes will be taken this week and the carly part of next | week. | —————— | THE HERALD The A-B-C Paper with the cluding session today on the White & class in a bulletin posted at the local | |8 | the | § master to keep you down as they are business | @& while this strike is on.” \} g Other Problems of Practical Journal- | ism Are Up for Discussion at News- |8 paper Editors’ Meeting. Il slon and other problems of practical | g 8. Yost o({ the St. Louis Glove-Democrat, presi-|§ dent of the organization and reports i SUED FOR $400. | $400 against, Drooz, Inc, to recover | George | R | defendant’s store in Mag & Berko-|{ CLASSES. |§ A new term of swimming classes |3 TRAFFIC SOLUTION Automotive Engineers Advided That | Problem Will be Solved Omly Ry Cooperation of Electries and Hunm's‘ — C. D, Em-| Cleveland, April 27, mons of Daltimore president of the| American Rlectric Rallway agsoc | tion, speaking before the soclety of| automative engincers today sald nwtl the ultimate solution of local trans- portation problergs would he the co | ordination of electric railway nud‘ motor bus servica, No conflict exists | between the motor and electric rail way Industries he declarcd, nll)mugh‘ (some rallways are suffering from mo- tor competition engendered by indl-| viduals, Teaders of both industries, he added are working together to de- | termine the hest methods of coor- dinating local service, | Mr. Emmons quoted Alfred Reeves, general manager of the national au-| tomobile chamber of commerce as de- | claring that bus and truclk lines should be operated by railroad men | as feeders to trolley and steam lines. NEW PETROLEUM LAW Mexico Passes Measure Which is De- signed to Satisfy Objections Raised by Foreign Powers, Mexico City, April 27.—(By Asso- | clated Press)—A new petroleum low | designed to develop article 27 of the| federal constitution so as to RVI(I!!{yi objections raised by foreign oil inter- | ests against the confiscatory interpre- | tation of that article, was passed hy | the chamber of deputies last evening. The vote was 169 to 2. The most important provision of the | new law confirms petroleum conces- | sions legally obtained bhefore May 1,| 1917 when the present constitution became effective. L FRANCE INSISTENT | ill Not Lts1r:TAn—yl German Pm-‘: sistance Is Ended. Paris, April 27 (By Associated Press).—France will refuse to treat with Germany until the latter desists | from her policy of passive resistance | to the occupation of the Ruhr, it was! sald today in French official circles. | It was affirmed that there been a considerable stiffening in the Franco-Belgian attitude toward the German government. had | 7 \ i SheHOOVER| It BEATS... as it Sweeps | EveryDay for Seven Years Mr. F. L. Seeley, President of removal of nap-cutting dirt by GroveParkInn, Asheville,N.C., the electric beating, sweeping recently wrote, voluntarily, the and suction cleaning of following interesting letter: Hoover, has prqennd a great «Until we discovered The deal of damage. 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