New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 11, 1924, Page 12

MERCHANTS IN SESSION HEARS CHICAGO AND MACMILLAN' TALK ™ C. F. Perry Listens in on Con- versation With Arctic Region .- Merchants Bureau of Chamber of Commerce Appoints New Commit- to Comsider Uniform Closing | Hours, At the meeting of the directors of | Mercantile Bureau of the Cham- of this morning ' committee was ap- program of trade the coming sts of Fred Leventhal, Maxwell iphael, A. 8. Jour-| Leon A. Spra- 1pais already been mber having sent out tters to the women of | ai to Christmas, rging them to trade in New A committe uniform hours was which will hold uniform closing how rly date, The committee sists of 8. M. Davidsen, Arthur J ; David Manning, Phillip Herrmann, Louis Raphael was decided that Mills, shouid | meetings of Comme a at Hom ited home The committe ckliffe, A. J uis 1 €. F. Perry. mar At- P lantic and avenue, was about to close dc ger wetivities for e cor Pacific store trord | & who lives on Stratford ro L vawr 1 Snelgrove radio set with yesterday, when breakin r midnight prior on appointed Donald carings or whose ship is frozen in ter in the Arctic an The Chicago executive t gree ings to MacMillan and the crew said that Chi cess in spoke of having eable from the mayor -on, saving that it was the first time 2 history a cable message had ever wen recefved by Chicago from the capital of the British Empire. The conve between Ch and MacMil was drawn out a long period. MacMillan was concerning the weather and replicd | San that he was in the warmest part of | that the ship, the “crow's nest,” which is|man, Francisco and Lexington, at the top of the mast. | Ky., is to offer 63 of his string of When the chat was concluded, Mr.|thoroughbreds for sale in the Ken- Perry heard the announcement that |tucky city on January 22, has been Florence MacMillan would sing. He|received here. The total value of eontinued to sit with the phone glued [the horses has been placed in excess to his ear and heard the song dis-[of $200,000, tinctly and the expression of pleas- | ure on the part of MacMillan Mr. Perry's radio set Is of the sim- plest type. He bought the parts and his 14 year old boy, Kenneth, a pupil at the Elthu Burritt school, put it to- | gether. ooe 1t their v I also | 4 o etings by k s them' the chairman, attend the regular the traffic burean, to re- merchants of the city, to 1 touch with traffic problems as | they pertain to rates and service and such phases as the merchants are in- terested in. hicago 1 ord of lon- 1 ecent weep tior over WILL SE I"rancis Edward of Sa HIS STABLE 0, Jan, 11. otice Cebrian, noted horse- asked DIVORCES MOVIE DIRECTOR Los Angeles, Jan. 11.—Mrs, Louise Leroy Knauff was granted a divorce yesterday from George Knauff, bet- ter known as George Melford, motion picture director, after she had told the court that her husband had trans- DANGED HIS WAY TO ALTAR OF MARRIAGE Gount Captures Hand of Millicent Rogers by Clever Steps New York, Jan. 11.—The steps of Count Ludwig Salm Knauff denied Miss connection with the gan, film actress, Logan had any case and said he cause he no longer loved her. AMERICAN (-IRL Nice, France, Jan, Vredenburg of New York city en- Jivened the program at the Nice rac yesterday by flying her seaplane over | [the race track crowd. She was fcompanied by Captain Paul Tace also of New York. THRILLS | tango | DANGLIS AN INVENTOR von the | Athens, Jan, 11.—Gen. Danglis, | Hoogstracten are said to have cap-|NeW Greek premier, was commander- | tn-chief of the Greek army in the | tured the heart of Milllcent lolr\rm,'k " e b haae g and brought her to the altar at City m‘:”‘r‘i"";"':“““:;“ :“'m“\ ‘:’”” 'u"l”p'"”l BRI Sussiay Whea they arciyed |, CFrench army and called the without wedding ring all because it | Sehnelder. was so sudden, The tango steps, how- |~ ’ % ever, are sald not to have been so 167 SEPARATE FINES wppealing to the young woman's pm»‘ , and there are reports that C Be 11.—De H. H. Rogers, father of ,,,, Windall, a wholcsale merchant, frowned seversly on the match, | has been ordered to pay 467 separate and penalties for dodging taxes, Lecause the count is an Austrian and | fine 1he total amount is well over 1,000,. 600 fracs. Jan wine auvais, Irance sire divorced Telling of whom Miss his instant love for Itogers, he met at a dance, the count said “Well, perhaps, ( object because I'm an Austrian and divorced, but my reception by him was beyond criticilsm, He turned over his apartment to us, told us to stay a month or two and then went away to | Tuxedo.” The count remarked that a well with the colonel whereupon t countess laughingly, toying with a cig- ette, interrupted him, saying :“Well, 1 wouldn't go so far as to say that.” The young eouple plan to sail away to Austria in a couple of months and the count plans to enter the tennis contests of the Olympic games ‘olonel Rogers did SUPREME Lemon Pie Made with D&C Lemon Pie Filling CAPITOL—MONDAY Pirate Gold ! “STRANGERS OF THE Britain ' * ence officials, |invention and discovery, |the illiteracy question. ferred his affections to Jacqueline Lo- | had left his wife be- | 11—Miss Eleanor || ||m Elmira Sunday NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1924. TALK OVER PLANG FOR EDUCATION Methods of Wiping Ont Illiteracy o Herrin, 1, Jan. 11— Discussed at Washington et uieneiee George Galligan in of laws, the Sheriff statement today. He reiterated that before the situ-| ation returns to normal, §. Glenn| Young and dry workers, his support- | whom the Sheriff termed “Gun-| " must “go’,, Meanwhile, Young | and his adherents are equally em-| phatic in their declaration that they | will remain, despite the Sheriff's ob- Jjections. | There is a possibility that the| {troops will be withdrawn today, ac-| {cording to the sheriff, ‘ Sherifl George County Makes Statement on Law | Enforcement Today. only with the asserted Washington, Jan., 11.—A four-day conference to discuss methods for wiping out illiteracy opened at tue interior department today under the combined auspices of the bureau of education, national education associa- tion, General Federation of Women's clubs and the American Legion. Latest census figures show that 400,000 men and women in the United e unable to read or write. If ople were given the alphabet, according to a statement by confer- “there would be placed | in their hands the key which might | unlock for them all knowledge, in- cluding art, musie, literature, science, the wisdom all people and all ages,” hut with the alphabet withheld “they are con- signed to the merciiess cost of menial toil with the narrow horizon of unlet- | tered senses.” Discussions of the conference will limited to educational phases of | The two gen eral sessions today with Secretar | Work and Mrs, Mary C. Bradford, su- perintendent of public instruction of Colorado, as the presiding officers, will be followed tomorrow with group meetings to consider various aspects of the problem. Dr. John J. ers, men, these |Pride Circle Officers ‘ Inducted Into Stations | In conjunction with the installation | | of officers at a meeting of Pride Cir-| | cle, Tady Foresters, last night in | Judd’'s hall on Main street, retiring | |officers presented Mrs. John J. Mul- | vihill, who for two years was com- | \m er, with a bouquet of flowers. p Anna Mawe, lecturer of Pride | 1(1 , made the presentation speech. | Plans for entertaining members of { Court Charter Oak, Foresters of America, were informally discussed | re referred to a committee | ting of the following: Mrs. ston, Mrs, Anderson, Mrs. Moore, | Hofflon, Mrs, Hallinan, Miss Me- | Mrs. John J. Mulvihill, Mrs. | Olson, Miss Anna Mawe and Mrs. Jennie Dart, The entertainment | will take place at the first meeting in | February. of be Mrs, Cart Tigert, commissioner - Sadie of education: Mrs, Thomas G. Win- ter, president, and Mrs. Cora Wilson Stewart, seeretary of the General Fed- |eration of Women's clubs; John R. | Quinn, national commander of the | Ameérican ILegion, and Miss Oliver M { Jones, president of the National Edu- cation association, were among the speakers listed for the openjng ses- sion. Sweden Is Surrounded by Impassable Barrier of Ice Stockholm, Jan. 11.—Sweden fs surrounded by an impenetrable ice barrier, Eleven steamers are drifting in t floes off Gothenburg where the ice s especially menacing to ravigation, The Baltic sea is entirely frozen. Two steamers are imprison- ed in the fce near Gefle, on the Guif | Bothnia, PURCHASE N York Combine Buys Out Inter- ests of Several Publications, Rochester, N, Y., Jan. 11,—An an- {nouncement was made today that the |Gannett Co,, Inec,, with Frank E. Gan- nett of Rochester, 1Prar Tripp of| Prentiss Bailey of Utica!® |had purchased all the interests of Woodford 1. Copeland of Elmira and rwin R. Davenport of Rochester, in the Rochester Times.Union, Utica Observer-Dispateh, Elmira Star-Ga- zette, Flmira Morning Advertiser a Telegram, These will bhe assoclated with Tthaca Journal-News which Gannett 1s prr.m”n | New CONSPIRACY Jan, 11.—Minister of ture Cheron has filed a ainst persons unknown alleging an legal conspiracy to corner the wheat market and defraud the public. The judicial authorities are also starting investigation, A\ILEG Paris, Elmira and an the Mr. Beware ! Watch Out For CAPTAIN APPLEJACK CAPITOL—MONDAY of | « |l|lll Washbow! | Keep sand soap in your bathroom cabinet to scour out the wash bow! when it becomes grimy NIGHT” ) The Most Scientific Made 'l STOCKINGS FOR LOW SHOES $1 50 effects Silk and Wool Lisle $175 In two-tone Has an improved elastic accordion rib leg with a double rib top, eliminating the half rib and half plain leg of different weave and color. Foot built like a shoe, being knit at right angle to the leg, with a heel, arch, ball and toe pocket double reinforced without seams. Will Give Comfort and Long Wear PEACE WITH GO-OPERATION Federal Govt. Unwilling Galligan of Williams | the |ring to rumors that the chambers of | commerce of |start mediation proceedings between the government 11.—Peace will re-|ers said: when | the Sheriff |to open negotiations with the rebels enforcement | headed by de la Huerta. in atransgressed |they will be punished.” Silk and Wool Dresses $19.9 Dresses of very fine Poiret Twill, Canton Crepe and Satin, straight line with pleat- ed panels, side draped panels, soutache, em- broidery and beading. Not only solid colors but attractive contrasting combinations. All values to $27.50 Sizes up to 55 These Dresses at January Clearance | | Sale Prices cal styles, as we now offer. To Dicker With Rebels 10.—Secretary of | Cologna refer- Jan. Enrique Mexico Ci! Interior Mexico intended to and the rebel lead- “It is absurd to think that Mexican government is willing They have the laws, consequently Report of Injuries culation here today that Queen Eliza- beth of Greece had been seriously in- Jjured in a motor accident in Bucha- rest, Rumania, King George, who was hurt, were dis- credited at the Rumanian Legation The Greek King and Queen, it was pointed out, are in Naples, Italy, at- tending memorial late King Constantine. Dollars Continue to Bear Down of French Francs New York, Jan. 11, — Continued conversion of French francs into dol- lar bills influenced another drop in francs in the local foreign exchange market today. Francs were quoted at 4,81 cents, a new low price for all time, and comparing with yesterd: low point of 4.831: cents. Demand sterling opened at $4.277%, duplicat- ing its low price of yesterday. To Queen Are Denied London, Jan. 11.—Reports in cir- while driving with services for the This great semi-annual event brings amazing values in Women’s, Men’s and Children’s Shoes. Twice each year the accumulation of splendid shoes from regular stock is greatly reduced in price to effect prompt clearance of all broken lines and discontinued styles. It is a wonderful opportunity for every man, woman and child who needs footwear to get good shoes at small prices. Women’s Tan Calf Boots, Cuban heels. To close . ... Women’s Tan Calf Boots, medium heels. To close out Women's Tan Boots with grey tops. To close out at ..... Women's Tan Pum, mer prices $7.50 and $8.00. Now .. Women's Patent Pumps witli firey back; for- mer price $7.50. Now Women’s Brown Suede Pumps, former price $8.00. Now. Women's Patent Oxfords, for- mer price $6.00. Now... Women's Patent Oxfords, with former price $6.75. Now ..ovss . black trimmed; for- Women’s Grey Suede Pumps; former price $8.00, Now.. Women’s Tan Oxfords; former price $7.00. Now ......... One lot of Women'’s Shoes Men’s Tan Calf Shoes; former price $6.50. Now ........ Men’s Tan Calf Shoes, Crossett; $3.00 et‘::frne:'“nrice $lt:)'.(s)’0. ml:?w i $7.00 Men’s Black Calf Shoes, Co-operative; for- g::-v price $9.50. $7.00 $6.00 Men’s Tan Calf Shoes; former price $8.00. Now ........ ¢ Discount on All Children’s and Misses’ Shoes Many Other Items Not Listed $6.50 $3.50 $1.00 $1.85 $2.85 $1.45 $4.85 $6.00 $6.00 $5n00 grey saddle; SLOAN BROS. Good News for thel 5 STOUT WOMAN Never before have we catered to the women of large propor- tions with so complete and varied a selection of smart and practi- | Alive to the effects of slenderizing the | figure, we offer a wealth of styles lending themselves readily to: evei'y whim of fashion. Kew Britains Shopping Cente ™Y ..l.le &7 SIORE 185 MAIN ST. Cloth and Silk €Dresses $24.50 Unusual, yet stylish dresses of Canton Crepe and Poiret Twill, finished with fine tucks, cire braid, silk flanges, panels, pleats, roll collars, square and round necks; all styles seen in youthful models carried out in these slenderizing styles for | stout women; values all of Speclahze' them, to $34.50. in Coats ! for Stout Women—Now at Sale Time is an opportunity to secure just what you want at very low prices.