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AMERICAN FLYERS EXCEL IN HANGING UP REGORDS ¥rench Ministry of Justice Says That All Terms of the Law Are Complied With By The Assoclated Press, Paris, Feb, 21.—American divorees #n France have been granted with regard to the full spirit and letter of the French law, the ministry of jus- tice has ruled after an investigation of the manner in which some of the divorce cases to which Americans were parties have 'n disposed lately. This ruling apparently con- flicts with the opinion expressed by the ministry of foreign affairs sent to the Paris Dar ntly in which regret was expressed that pro- visions of .the law were being cvaded or clreumvented The whole inquiry by official advices from Jusserand at Washington that mode by which American divorces were obtained in France was causing unfavorable comment in the United Btates comment detrimental te ¥rench justice, Henrl Robert r president ¢he Paris Bar association and mem- ber of the French academy, p- pointed to Investigate the subject report his conclusio to the try of justic His report de the French 1| was applied as rigor- ously in cases where Americans w the parties as thosc in which Frereh citizens were con ed. He insists, however, that forth American diverce applications must accom- panied by a certificate showing tha the divorce could be obtaincd in tie state of the American union in whici the marriage was contracted, and also a certificate of bona fide reaicence in Franee of both the applicant und iie defendant setting forth the iecation of their legal domiciles in ilis coun- try, Tha ministry of ommending the strict application the law, ruled that there was of an amendment to “he code GONGRESSMAN DIES b of association was stirred Ambassador fo of was and minis- res e henes justice, heyond res- of aced Henry Garlan Dupre of Lounisiana Passes Away At His Residence In Washington This Moming Washington, 21.~=Represen tive Henry Gurlan Dupre of Louisiana dled early today at his home here, A stroke of apoplexy suffered about ten days ngo was the eause of death. Representutive Dupre was rving his sixth term in the from New Orleans district dem- ocrat, born at July 1 b, 1. house He was Opelousas, La ROSS IS APPROVED, Mexican Cabinet Puts O, K. on Am- bassador to Washington., Feb. 21 Obregon's to Ramon Noss for Mexico City, as President M ambassador 18 understood al a cabinet Senor Ross, foderal distrd confidenttal m at Washingtc the Mexienn pre-recognition summer, 1t was warn can government Ington that Charle former American ambassad pan and one of the represent the Unjted States tion conference United States ambassador choier Was approve veton I cvening. the xean to have been meeting who is govern re tly slon for the nd commissionors Ingt comple pr as a N of th last served one at conference liere ad Meads Wash Warner, Ja- also that r 1o the ree persona grata o Mexico v ogni is pre S50.000 FIRY Maine otion IN MAING Feb. ] Fryehurg fire The was which residences Fryebure, business se threatened today by burned a store and with an estimated Communication with towns interrupted ing of telephon: of a two loss of Vo by the burn cableg — netghboring | OPPOSE NEW ORDINANCE Syracuse People Object to Measure Which Would Forbid Discussion of Birth Control, An ardinance tne common | New York, IFeb, 2 recently adopted council of Syracuse, N. Y., forbidding discussion of birth control in that| city, would cause “more trouble than | it would prevent,” Mayor Walrath of Syracuse was told in a telegram of ! protest sent him today by the Ameri- can Civi} Liberties union. Members of the organization de- clared the ordinance was designed particulurly to prevent the holding of the state birth control conference, scheduled for the Syracuse municipal | auditorium, February 28 and The | [ordinance now is before Mayor Wal- h for his signature, and the Civil Liberties union request that he veto | it “May we citizens of New do not give the urge on behalf of many York state that you biil your approval?” | telegraphed the union. t violates | constitutional guarantecs of free speech and would cause more trouble | than it would preven @UELLON HITS BACK Says He K ws Nothing of “the Mel- lon Tnterests™ Mentioned by Legion Leader in Address. Washington, Feb, 21.—Seccretary Mellon, replying to charges made’ in | an address here last night by John R. Quinn, commander of the American Legion, said he knew nothing about ny activitios of corporations, “known | as the Mellon interests,” engaging in | W campaign against {he soldiers’ bonus. Mr. Mellon added that h“‘ had not contributed a penny to any such activity. Mr. Quinn, suppose, technically severed his con although declaring 1 Mr. Mellon has on with all pri- enterprises,” asserted “husiness | associat of the had “eocrced” employes to oppose the {bonus, and that through these chane s the “Mellon fortune is heing used in part” to promots pald propa- gandn against the compensation pro- posils vate CHURCH INSTITUTE, The fourth last of the institutes will held at the Mcsmorial church this. evi ning The Ieaders of the group discussions win follc Primary and be ginners' teachs Mrs, | Stock- Britain; junior and teneh ltev, W, T. Alkeny, | Religions Pe :1;.-! Hurold Winship, | Rrituin: aduits, Rev. Morris Al- geerctury of the Connectieut vation of Churches sub- Wil be “Co.operation.” The gen- eral assembly beginning at 8:10 will addressed by Rev, Mr. Alling who will speak the subject: “Spirite filled Wiltnesses,” 1Pollowing the | sombly refreshments will be served by “The Minute Men” the boys of the pastor's church school class, and enjoyed STANLEY and chureh | | s, well, v inter- mediate Harttord Sei of young prople, " EORY New ling. 100 jeet W hos | b on s social tine or no delivery New Britain The stamp, delivery windows 215 m. until 12:16 ] order window will | The last morn. 12 o'clock and | will close at MAIL, of mall post office rogistry and | will be NO There from the morrow gene open p.om. The be closed ing mall the lnst DELIVERY will be 10- | ral from n money as usual, will close afternoon at mail " FNGAGEMENT ANNOUNCE) The engagement of Miss Loretta Heekman of 149 Kensington avenue | to George Fournier of 40 North street was announced at a surprise party at | Miss Heekman's home last evening. No has been set for the wed- ding. large group friends was ' present, games being enjoyed and re- | lm shments being served, date A of States Senator Wadsworth, and one of | the congressional committee on agri- anti-trust act was | protect public a monopoly | died | same s th { b NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY, 21, 1924. MERGER NOT HARMFUL Wadsworth Claims That Packing Combine Has No Effect At James W, All on Market Prices New York, Wadsworth, I"eb, Sr., father 2l.—James W, of United the leading live stock owners of New York state, asscrted at today’s hearing on the Armour-Morris merger that that combination had no effect on the market and that he believed it impossible for any cembination of meat packers to establish a monopoly in the industry. Mr., Wadsworth was chairman of | culture when the meat inspection act was passed in 1906. He said he had become convinced that the Sherman unwarranted, al- though he belicved in legislation to | health and welfare, The government secks to determine | whether the merger tended to create | within the meaning of | the anti-trust law. CATHOLIC BISHOP DIES Head of Roman Church in Oklahoma | | | Passes Away Today After 1liness | With Pneumonia. Oklahoma City, 1%¢b. 21.—Bishop | Theophile Meerschaert, head of the toman Catholic church in Oklahoma, in a hospital here today from pneumonia. He was 76 years old and had been in ill-health several months, Bishop Meerschaert died after an acute iliness of about 36 hours. Me bud suffered sinee last fall from dia- betes and his deuth was announced as | imminent late in December. Insulin treatment, however, restored him, and | he was o mueh improved that recent- Iy he had been taking short automo- | bile rides, riding he con- de- while and pneumonia INCERT, Hart- Il\lDl() ( . urey, president of the ford Radio club, will address the| regular monthly meeting of the Men's club of 8. Murk's church tonight at 8§ o'clock in the parish hall, Mr. FFurey will come prepared to give radio concert, atimospherie conditions being favorable, Al 1l church invited to attend this in- teresting meeting. (.l\'l men of FIND ALCOHOL IN CAR, conwich, 1eb. 21, f Rrooklyn, York as they were arrosted Emil . Bar Thomas Senia, gave their today charged | transporting alcohol without a Their automobile hud been fitted with u false floor and under this 15 five gallon and 1on aleohol, , 0 and v name: with permit were 208 NOTICE OF WEARING ON ADMINIS. TRATION ACCOUNT court, district of Feb, 20, A. 1n, 1824 Woward . Noble late district deceased, The cxecutors having exhibited thelr minfstration aecount with said estute this court for allowance, it is Ordered that the Ist day of March, A.| ., 1924, at 8 o'clock In the forenson, at the probate offiee In New Britain be and the assigned for a heating on the al lowance of sald administration aceount with said estate and this court directs the executors tn cite Al persons interested in to appear at sald time and pla publishing this order in some new paper published i1 New Britatn and having n cireulation In wald district, and by post. Ing a « Il sign post In sald Town of New nearest where the | decensed last dwelt, and Ly maliing » copy | | hefr-at-law and legateon Probate Rerlin New Britain Estate of Britain, In said of New SEE THE SHO! K THEM DAYS IS GONE FOREVER ou, BOY! [ At Sue A PP |added | Athet | pointment, | March | titled | Bitz, | notice TAYLOR GETS P. 0. PLUM Congressman Fenn's Former Secrctary | To Qualify For $6,000 Berth in Hartford, BY GEORGE H. MANNING. (Washington Bureau of N. B. Herald) ‘Washington, D, C., Feb. 21.—Harry K. Taylor is to get the four year ap- pointment as regular postmaster at Hartford at a salary of $6,000 a year. Taylor has been serving as acting postmaster since August 1, when h(“ was put into the office temporarilyy on recommendation of Congressman E. Hart Fenn of Hartford, for whom | he had served as secretary for a num- ber of years. The civil service com- THE “WA Alphabeticall; ard % Yearly Order Tount ¢ words tn a line. 14 linete to Minimum Space, 3 lines. Minimum Book Charge, 35 cents, Ready Reference LINE RATES FOR CONSECUTIVE INSERTIONS HERALD NT ADS” y Arranged For Quick Charge Prepald 1 line a0 09 1 line 1 lne | 1 line 1 line 1 line 1 line Rates Upon Apullcl(lnn an inch, No. y ed Page Accepted Over the Telephone for Couvenience of Ask for a “W Ad_Accepted After 1 P. M. for on Same Day. Customers. Call 925 and ant Ad" Opurator, mission today certified to the post of- fice department that as a result of the examination made of applicants | w ho took the test on November 12, [ Taylor was the only candidate to make | [ l ANNOUNCEMENTS l PRl s Mol Db ot U RS | Burial Vaults, Monuments 1 L AUTOMOTIVE | S — Auto and Truck Agencies DURANT AND STAR imoior cars, Bales “Just Real Good Cars.” C. 18 Main sirest; ‘phone 2215, FORD CARS, Fordson tractor. Bales serve ice; genulue parts and accessories. Auto- motlve Sales & Scrvice Co., 200 B. Maiu, fTUDSON AND ESSEX—Aimerica's leading cur \alues, See the new (oaches MHouey- wan Auto Sales Co., Salw and Service, hone_ 210! HUPMOBILI Service Station, Hartfora Avey corner Stanley und 6 Main St. A- M. Paoneesa. LEXINGTON—1igh grade 100tor cars. Sales and Servise. . A, Beuce, bi Maln Bt.; ‘phone 2215, = SAXWELL AND CHALMEFRS—Salcs and service, McGauley and Bennett 98 Arch streel MOUN MOTOR GATU orably the world over. F. L. Groen, Sules and flel‘\1k9. 227 flllfl street; p)mnu 7899, |NASH and Oakland motor cats, ars. Salos and Service, A, G. Hawker, b8 Elm street; ‘phione 2466, KEO MOTOR CARS and tru.ks. Kenoeth M. Searle & Co., Sales and Service, cor. Eim ,and Park Sts, New Brita'n, Comn. ‘phone 2110, Local sgents for Gabriel Snubbers. known an eligible rating. The department at once informed | B Congressman Ienn who immediately | recommended Taylor’s appointment | for a four year term. TAL VAULA ed; water pr will outlast not require lary N. B. Vault Co., either S—Concrete stec reinforc- | oof, heremetically sealed. wood or metal, Do ger lots, reasonably priced, & Maple,, Phone 2765. The appointmnet will probably be | Florists and Nurserymen 3| sent to the senate before the end of | this week for confirmation, although | there is no meed for hurry becausc | Ut T Salle Sts., Tel, New Brit- and La- 5. Oalk | Taylor is alr on the job and every day lost in sending in his nom- ination will mean that much more to his totul length of service. Three candidates took the examin- ation on November 12 in addition to Taylor. They were Anson H. Eddy. Herman H. Ahlers and Everett T n. Al three failed to mak a mark of 75 per cent which is neees sary to become eligible for appoint- | ment, cUT Johneon € variety. Spec een FLOWIRS - Potted plants, funeral Church 8t, Dleasing | work. 850, alizing house, 7 funeral Sandallie's 3. " nurseryman. N. B. Road, STUDEBAKERS—Light six touring, $995; special six touring, 3! big six touring, $1,750; ¥. O, B, factory. M. Jrving Jel 193 Arch Bt. “This is & Studubaher yeal WILLYS-KNIGHT AND OVEKLAND motor cars, showroom at 4 Elm St.; service, 137 Cherry St. “The Sleeve-Valve Motor.” R. C.” Rudolph; 'phone 2051-2 Autos and Trucks For Sale 9 APPERSON—sport touriug, very iast and easy riding, only 3250 cush, Balance monthly, Asron G. Cohen, Inc., 135 Park street, Hartford, BUICK TOURING 1922—in A-1 condition, guarantced 30 days, ready for the road. M. Irving Jester, 193 Arch Bt “Ihis Is a_studebaker Year.' Lost irabs, flow- » plants, Seud address. 29. Herald and Found 5 TAXPAYERS NOTICE Sat, . Rurr & Sardonyx, 1n in Sta, morning, tt and West M winville, 136 The Board of Relief of the City of ¢ | New Dritain hereby give notice that they will meet at their office in the AR i cn tain pen and o turk, Finder office, foun- Shat- d Wing, Alice to Tost, cont rasor, marked please return City Hall at 10:00 a, m. to 12:00 a. i, | and from 2:00 p. m, to 5:00 p, m. on | Saturday, March 1st, 1924, to attend » |to the duties pertaining to sald ap- | Also on March 4th, Tth and 11th, from 2:00 p. m. to 5:00 p. m., and every evening from March Ist to March 11th, 1924, except Sun- days, from 7:30 p, m. to 9:00 p, m. March 21st, 1924, is the last day on which application for relief can made, from 7:30 p. m, to 9:00 p, . We also give notice that we will meet the Board of Asscssors on 1st, at 10:00 a, . WILLIAM SCHAEVE RURTON MO} MICHAEL J, Met Board of be Relief Jan Czykier ve. Velix Blitz, alins | Henry Thoman, | ORDER OF NOTICE complaint in actlon, brought to the City urt of the City of New Britain on the first Monday of December, 1023, claiming $25 damages, it appearing 1o | the subseribing authority that servies was made upon the defendant, Felix |§ allag Henry Thoman, by leay ing a truc and attested copy of the | writ and complaint at the last wsual | pla of abode of suld defendant and that the present whereabouts of wald defendant is unknown to the plaintiff; 1t is hereby ordered that further | of the fnstitution and pendency of thix fon xhall be given said de- fendant by publishing this order in The New Britain Herald, a newspaper published tn the City of New Britain, onee a4 week for two successive weeks commencing on or before February 16th, 1024, By order of the Court, Upon the above en W Mah Jongg Shoe in “THE EXTRA GIRL” INNEY'S WINDOW-—SEE DEAR JUDGE~ IF YOU THIMK ME A SUITABLE SUBJECT FOR BEAUTY CONMTEST PLE CADITEAC MABEL TSI s Torrier Tost. Tinder kindly call T Washington Curtls OVERCOAT e lost o1 agn, age bet K cnse Wwher \ trust for « Teulize wet make follow ing o 403 WhE - bat fim Mati St EATH K ight weather o speclal for Panels, sz Studin TIER ST otal srips s Woods, 61 Mal oped l AUTOMOTIVE l | Arch wtr CAL Motor Main, Lush West THE ASE Finder eall Play AT THE Betweon to 179 unday return ward also | V Plainvil ween Dwight and Please cull at 157 Wit knife i bt ween I track rdow Probably on Kim St Finde Tost, collateral dollar you put in? Do with this safety you | I helft payments you e plan? Austin & Kron with by Ohrnstedts, mia, the Wo' hinve . 6 Beauty Arcads and for ph " Ing P8 Inetatl ving 1:3 ¢ n £L, Phone 2766, " Bulok build. « and Bulck Britain Poone cet TBales and Service, “A Weputable Concern” T lducole etr ] PALACE BUICKS—we Tliave several 1917 tourings and roadsters at very low prices, s being 1 first class conditon, M .lrving Josier, 195 Arch St, “Ths is a Stude- baker Year,'" BUICK TOURING 1921—5 passcuger, just recondition and new paint, guarantced 30 days, Dom't buy u used Bulck befofe looking over ou; M, Mrving Jester, 193 Arch 8t 16 & Studebuker Year." BUICK ROADSTEIL, in fine running Garage, 127 Cherry Tood rubber and Rudolph's 2051- 1915, condition. St.Phone CHOIUEST USED CARS IN TOWN- * 1922 Bulck sport touring. Buick sport touring Baick roadste Stephoens touring, 1919 Studebaker Bludebaker sodan, i-pass, NEW BRITaIN BUICK CO, USED CAR DEPT, 176 ARUHL 8T, TEL, 2600, ] o pasew . wond running condition, twe wpares, will soll clieap to make room for new Studebaker. M. Irviag -Jestor, 193 Arch Bt “This is a Studebaker Year, FOR GOOD UBED CARE 1924 Hudson 7 pass. sedan 1923 Maxwoll 4 pass coupr 1022 Chevrolet wedan. 1920 Ersex touring car., MCGAULEY & BENNETT, 95 ARCH STRERT PIBNE 2952, T ROADST! ally, good paint and dolph’s Garage, 1 2051 -2 FOID BRDAN thon, — Owner Holmes Ave, FORD=1920, one ton truck «hasais shape, tires and all. Price §125, o pous Automotive Used Car Exchange, Ar-h Bt, Phone 1729-2. FORD BEDAN, 1981; good running zondi- tion, good paint. C. A. Beuce, 61 Man B 'phone 2216, RD 1924 <touring car. This car just jeft the show room, never driven If you are contemplating buying a Ford car, here's a chance to save §32. Price $400. Terms can bo arranged. § Main 8t HUDSON TOUR-S8EDAN —recently over- hauled, good paint, tires and upholstering terms to sult and will consider lghter car In trade, A, G, Hawker, 52 Bim st b Cherry J tiree, . Ru Phone “condi- 4 1921 leaving W very good town. . Inquive, Phone 2456, TService, City | Autos and Trucks for Sale L e FORDS—FORDS—FORDS-- . H 923 Tudor Sedan. uu Coupe, 1922 Coupe. ¥ew late model touringe, With a light winter In view & wise purchaser will make a small down payment and commence enjoyiug his car. $100 eanh. AUTOMOTIVE USED CAR EXCHANGE, 88 ARCH ST, PHONE 1729-3. | OPEN EVENINGS AND SUNDAIS FEBRUARY SAlE AT HUDBON AND ESSEX UBED QAR DEPARTWENT Hudsou Coach. 4-Pass. Cadillac Coupe. Maxwell Tourlug: new, Studebaker, spec. six touring Oakland coupe, 3 pass, Maxwell Bport Touring car, Hudson 7 pussenger Yourivg. Maxwell Touring. Maxzwell Tourlng. Essex Touring, Studebaker, 7 pass. Touring, TERMS TU SUIT PURCHASER HONEYMAN AUTO BALES CO., 1i39 ARCH ST, TEL. 2109, i | 121 HUPMOBILE—4 passcuger palnted, new upholetery, § new tires, ex- cellent condition, call at 70l W. Main St. Phone 1399, HUPMOBILE, model N roadster, Gooa appearance and iy fine running condition, Kudolpl's Garage, 137 Cherey 8¢ Phone 2041-2, HUPMOBTLE "touriag mechanicall; Sood: 3350 Caken 1t Eim 9t.; 'phone 2456, NASH BEDAN-—17 passengor, peifect, 5 good tires, Would make ex- cellent for 1i work, Wil take lighter car o trade, terms arranged. As G. Mawier, 62 Eim St, Phons 2456, ive, recently v ¥ i A-1__snape, goud tires, and looks A, G. Hawkei, b3 mechanically NEW MAXWELL CARS AT DISCOUNT- 10% We are prepared to tuke now Maxwell cars at o on any model, orders for 109% discount TIME PAYMENTS ARRANGED These cars are sold with guarantco and 90 day fr Open und closed models on dlapluy 90 day service, AT 116 CHURCH ST, UNITED MOT SALES ODD FELLOWS Bl OVERLAND ~ne wnd tires good, AND - Model ph's Garage, Touring +ui, Chory st | bowe 1931 PATGES ~We lave thies to i one being a #port mod | M. Trving Jester, e s n_Studebaker PRIGE 1971—Bodnn (horoughiy v erhavied, new paint job, good tires, inoluding one SpATe, easy Lermis, For call C. A, Bence, 51 Main 8r., Phons 2215, RIGHT NOW-—you should buy one of these, 1018 Dodge rondster $150, & 1923 Dort touring $350, 1918 Palge touring, excel- lent order §225, 1919 Kissell sedan $325, Hudson coupe, repainted 3376, Scripps Booth sedan $325, Frankiin touring Many others $60 up, Aaron G, C Inc., 185 Park street, Hariford, UBED CARS Hatlafurtion following Tten onr used oy Kuarantee core and truc rdwagon, wedwagon, dwagon ton truck, T pass, pass, panel LLUDN hasnls, o Rulok Rteo 8 c Ford, 1 to Commers Commerce body KENNETH Con, M. SBEARLE ELM AND THL, & co, PARK 878, 2110 REO CARS AND TRUCKS. ROAMER mod ROADNT! Wire whe new top, 4 Eim 8, X STEVENS 1030 7-paes. touring Car, gen: eral condition and tires, including one #pare, very good, new paint job, e rermn, For demonstration, eall C. Bene Main_Ct., Plione 2215, 8- Bpecianl wix, 1220 end N0 reasonable offers refused, Cohen, Inc., 185 Park 8t. Htfd, y A 1 Aaron 1, 8 -PISTON PINS, AMERI- CAN HAMMERED RINGS, RAYDESTOS LINING, MOBILOIL OILK, ECONOMY O SUPPLY (0, 11 MAIN 8T, ETTES - Willard storage, wet and dry v storage, Try us, Slmmons Storags _Baptery, 167 Arch 8t Phove 2245 | BATTERIES — Westinghouse, wsutomoblie and radlo butterics. Cotton's Battery Service Sta., 309 K. Maln St Tel, 11515, BATTENTES —the U, 8. L. sales and se Wet or dry winter storage, T. gewell, 8 Chestnut id be made ds, all sizes satety and_cconomy, prices reason Tie Bail_Tire o, 815 Arch, nood covis, Wi Rackiiffe Phone_10 ditson for , § Clest- for Tor ot Cogswe RATTERY battery in t T. orae " inquire Ttepublic 119 Franklin £q., Auto Supply, WINDSHIELD WiP, matlc for auy make of o Adent ar, 80 Insurance avafl- Agricultural Dept. SERVICE- - Den aine. Uistiibutors, -Springfield Firestone Cord lres, Clark's Acces- Buop, 158 So. Main St., Phone 1699, urea sicohiol, RATTERY - 18 AT OXEl IN THE INSURED WHEN 8, DONT LET CELLAR. PHUND | youn | sToR " Sorvice Any ARG might. Hotel Delaney lobby STAT- Tani serihie Office I Naw Prone 158, e TELIAOW CAB SERVICE - the tasicub bullt to fort for (e passengers. Rates 3 fire % wile apd 19 ots cach addi- tionl qusrier wile. Each 844 tionnl s s et Plome for tum- senger mediste sstcutivn. - B Taw Servies