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New Britain herald., 1920-09-03
DOB.AN STILL ON FORCE
Officer Who Turned in Resignation
 Has Not Left Police Department

Patrolman Thomas C. Dolan. who a few weeks ago handed in his resig- nation as a member of the police de- partment. to take effect last Wednes- day, is still on duty. Chairman Patrick F. King of the police com mission today said that it was at his suggestion that the officer was con- tinuing his duties.
 According to Mir. King, the officer told him recently that when he first spoke of leaving the department. he took the matter up with Chief Raw lings. The officer said that he ex- plained to the chief that in view of his physical disability that both gov ernment and local medical men had told him to discontinue night work for some time. He is reported as having sought a six months leave of absence or day work, and if the board could not grant this the resignation was to take effect Mir. King said today that the matter of the leave of absence had not been reported to the board, and in view of this he has called the attention of the board, which may take action later.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-03
NORWALK'S SCHOOL CRISIS
4,500 Children May Not Be Able to Go to School on September No Teachers Given as Reason.

South Norwalk. Sept. 3.-Norwalk' $ 4.500 school children have every prospect of going without education this year. Not one teacher in Nor walk has signed a contract with the board of education. giving then reason the refusal of the board of es- innate and taxation to appropriate sufficient money to pay the salaries fixed hy the board of education in tentative contracts offered to them last June.
 Mayor Jeremiah Donovan has re- fused to call q special meeting of the estimate board to appropriate suffl- cient money to meet the salaries de- manded by the Teachers association of the city. Parents of school chil- dren and the American Legion a.re 10 take the matter up with the state board of education, it was stated to- day. The schools are scheduled to open September '.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-03
FREIGHT TRAIN STOLEN
Outlaw Switchmcn Blamed for Taking Train for Joy Ride to Ben
 sonyiIIe-Crcws and Strikers Clash.

Chicago. Sept. 3.-The freight train seized here last night by a band of mon believed to be members of the striking outlaw switchmen, was found carly today near Bensonville, lll., with the throttle wide open and the. twenty freight cars apparent ly untouched.
 Several battles between freight crews and bands of striking switch men who never reEained their jobs. preceded the theft of the train. which occurred shortly before midnight in the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul yards at Cicero.
 Thomas Whfte. the engineer. was driven from his post at the point of gun and when Bert Zimpone. the fire man, resisted, he was badly beaten.
 Railroad officials believe the throttle had been pulled wide open and the train abandoned by the band who stole it. It had apparently run down for lack of steam. Five suspects were taken into custody.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-03
CITY ITEMS

With the leaving of Louis w. Breummer and Ralph V. Farrell of the Y. NJ. C. A, September 15, there has as yet, been no successors named to fill their vacancies.
 The Y. NJ. C. A. dormitory that has recently been opened m the Hart house on Court street, is being well patronized Steady roomers are more favorable at the house than transients, although these are welcome well.
 MT. and Mrs. Clarence Tucker of 21 Pleasant street are receiving con- gratulations on the birth of son born this morning.
 George A. Duncan. instructor in the Grammer school, has moved into his new residence of Sefton drive.
 Howard MitcheII\of Walnut street returned from Amherst College this morning after making arrangements for his entrance this fall.
 Mrs. Pauline Pilz of IF Whiting street and Mrs. Q. F.. Doerr of Shuttle Meadow avenue are on a automobile trip through 11assac chusetts.
 Charles Stepplar of Lincoln street extension has been transferred to the N-ray department Of the Medical Corps of the army. He expects to leave soon for the Philippine Islands At present he is stationed at Camp Upton.
 Charles Giel of the New Britain Typewriter Exchange will leave Sun day for Atlantic City were he will spend his vacation.
 Merwin Johnston of Main street has left for Newport after spending a two weeks furlough here
 H. Webster of Carlton street. com plained to the police today that his son had been bitten by a dog. The animal was caught by MT. Webster. and has no registration tag on the collar. The dog warden has been noti- fled.
 John Cosgrove of PIP Main street com plained to the police today that he was assaulted in the boiler room at Ianders, Frary tS Clark company He was referred to the prosecuting attor- ney.
 A son was born this morning at the New Britain General hospital to Mir and Mrs Maurice Johnson of S3 Lyon street.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-03
DIVER pARALYZED.

Waterford, Conn.,, Sept. 3.-As re- suit of striking his head on bottom. following a dive from Rumrill's dock here. last night. Raymond Brooks, 20 years old, son of Mir. and Mrs. Burtus Brooks of this place is at the point of death. suffering from a fractured vertebrae and hemorrhages of the spinal cord. He dove from a height of about ten feet into shallow water. and his body, completely paralyzed from the head down. was taken from the water by con rapions.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-03
PAFNIR VS. LANDERS
Factory League Leaders Will Settle Onc-aII Tic Tomorrow at Walnut Hill Park.

New Britains baseball classic will he displayed tomorrow afternoon at ? o'clock at Walnut Hill park when Landers and Fafnirs will clash for the third and last time this year. Each team has registered a win over the other and there is much speculation as to the outcome of tomorrow's con test Joey Fitzpatrick and Chick Stanley will oppose enc another on the mound with CoIkins stopping them or Fafnirs and IIoleran catch ing for Landcrs.
 In the second game on Diamond No. |, the New Britain Machine and stan ley Rule and Level teams will clash. The first game on Diamond No. will bring the Stanley Works and Corbins together and in the second contest Russell and Erwin will play Hart & Hutchinson.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-03
HEIEASED-ARRE~TED.

Hartford. Sept. 2.-Paul M. For gcy was arrested this morning for the Springfield police when he stepped out of the state prison at Wetherstield after finishing sentence of IS months for theft of an automobile. He will face like charge when he reaches Springficld and if he is con victpd there ii is said he will find an other trial awaiting him in Boston N hen he gets out.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-03
MURDERER AT LARGE.

providence. R. l., Sept. 3.-The police of this city and East Provi- dence were running down clues today in connection with the murder of Rose V. McKenna and the shooting of William J. Deignan. her fiance, in the latter's automobile on the Har- rington Parkway in East Providence last night. Deignan, who had been engag ged to Miss McKenna for five years was at the Rhode Island hospital in a critical condition. No motive for the crime has been found.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-03
Deaths and Funerals.
Rev. Thomas Wilson.

Word was received here last even ing of the death of Rev. Thomas Will son which occurred yesterday after noon in Baltimore. Father Wilson was 13 years Of age and for d num- Der of years was pastor of the Catholic church in Fortress Monroe.
 He is survived by brother and sister. Patrick Wilson of 100 Law Ter street. and Mrs. Catoherine Rus kie of l4 Olive street. They will at tend his funeral which will be held Monday morning from the Baltimore cathedral.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-03
City Advertisement
SLATER ROAD BUILDING LINES

Notice is hereby given that a hear ing will be held before the Board of Public Works, City of New Britain, in Room POI, City Hall. at 7:30 o'clock D. m., Tuesday, September 2, 1920, on the establishment of build ing lines on Slater Road, between West Main street and Clinton street. All interested persons are invited to be present at said hearing, if they see cause, and be heard in relation to same.
 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
 c. H. Johnson, Secretary.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-03
STRIKE FAILS.

New York. Sept. 3.-The announced strike of 5000 longshoremen em- ployed on British steamship piers in Brooklyn failed to materialiZe today. Officials of viTtlally all lines an~ nounced no shortage of workers Further defections from the ranks of striking lonGshoremen on North river piers also was apparent today.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-03
CARRIED CONCEALED WEAPON

Adolph Rudzinsi1i. was arrested to- day by Federal Officer Mcrcadanti, on Main street, after the officer had dis covered that the man was following z him from place to place At the police station. a blackjack was found in Rudzinski's clothes and besides a charge of drunkenness. carrying con- ccalcd weapons is registered on the police blotter against the accused
New Britain herald., 1920-09-03
ULSTER MEETING

Belfast, Sept. 3.-Most urgent and important business, says an official re- port, was transacted at the meeting of the Ulster unionist council today in connection with the grave situa- ton facing loyalists
New Britain herald., 1920-09-03
LAPS REMAIN

Honolulu. Spet. 3.-Japan has de- clared her intention of keeping troops at NladiTostok until security of life and property is guaranteed, accord ing to reports to Tokio cables to Hochi a Japanese newspaper here.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-03
Nancy RiZZi.

Nancy Rizzi. the 19 days old daugh- ter of M. and Mrs. Joseph Rizzi of 2S0 High street, died last night. The funeral was held this afternoon. and burial was in St. Mary's new ceme- tery
New Britain herald., 1920-09-03
SUGAR REDUCED.

New York, Sept. 3.-Announce- ments made today bring prices for re- fined sugar to about the same basis at which second hand" or specula> tors stocks recently have been selling.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-03
PERSONALS

Mrs. NJ. J. Mullen of Pennington avenue is spending a short visit with relatives in Bridgeport.
 H. l.. Mills and family returned to- day from their camp at Sebec Lake, Maine
New Britain herald., 1920-09-03
Financial
WALL STREET STOCK l EXCHANGE REPORTS

Wall Street. Close.--Rails continued To lag in later dealings. Oils. food. fshippinE and various special issues |rxtended their gains. The closing
 was frm. Sales approximatcd 515- poo shares.
New Britain herald., 1920-09-03
GERARD ACCEPTS

New York. Sept. 3.-James W. Gerard. former amba ssa dor to Ger many. has accepted the chairmanship of the finance committee of the demo- cratic. national committee it was an- nounced here today at democratic
New Britain herald., 1920-09-03

CLEARING HOUSE REPORT. New York. Sept. 5.-Sew York Clearing House statement:
 Exchanges .............sso ssooa.2.a1s Balances ............. So47l,2s2
New Britain herald., 1920-09-03

tSew York stock Exchange quotations urnishJd by Richter & Co. members Of the Haw Y6rk stock EXchanEel.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-11
NOVELTY GeOr-
~ gette Crepe,
Special, So a Yard

Formerly this silk was three
times this price and it is so pretty
that it sells almost as soon as we
put it on the table.
Just imagine a delicious peach
color, a rose pink, orchid or white,
cross barred with the narrowest
silk stripes of the same shade.
Scarcely anything could be dain-
tier for dance frocks and there
are also darker colors for after
noon dresses.
The first shipment at this new
low price went out in short order,
this is the second and it bids fair
to be just as popular.
First Floor, Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-11
Riding Habits for
Autumn and Winter

Chldens, young girls and womens all ready in the
Little Gray Salon devoted riding clothes The chdrens
girls in sizes for to 6 years. the womens 81
to Al inches Every them made factory and
the taio who supernend the cutting Of them present the
fitting that the who chooses be of its
correctness in every detail
As for materials never there a great
rietywhpcord checks chevot corduroy, worsted
CLOTH melton, are among them in many colors.
The coats of typeshe belted Norfolk the fitted
the Prince Albert and the paddock and all the breeches
reinforced with chamos Women desiring skirts of
breeches can have them made to order
Prices chdrens and girls riding habits $40 $3.50;
the womens $50 to 1926
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-11
American Silk BrOadcLOth
Is NOlU Used for Liniuqs

knowing how well it and washes, you how
practical this silk for lining fur coats, wraps of
Either coored the plain white is used
like the idea o being able to take lining and
wash it frequently.
We selling hundreds and hundreds of yards of first
quality American silk broadcoth So
womens dresses bouse petticoas and neggees This
close to the wholesale cost and there is the best of
stripes and plain white to be found in this country.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-11
WOmen's Fur-COLLar Coats
in Soft Warm Velour

Good practical coats for the who her
day and who that looks we'll for afternoons
well as mornings.
In the pretty silverone velour is with large
collar of nearea and plain silk lining is $3.50 In either
sverone plain velour other styles of coats with
nearseal collars and fancy Innings $72.5O
Then, in plain velour alone, really beautiful wraps
with collar $3.50 and another with either
squirrel collar $15O These have fancy silk Innings
delightful new fashion features.
FIOOr,l lentra
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-11
XXIOMEN'S Trim
w Spat p u m p S
Special at SS.75

These shoes came from the
leading, women's shoe factory in
the city, whose lowest priced
pumps ordinarily sell for almost
twice this price.
They are in tan calfskin and
patent leather with Cuban heels
and black calfskin with Cuban
and military heels. Vamps are
long and all the lines are good.
(First Floor, Market
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-11
A LII t h e. N ew
L n Warm Knit Gar
ments for the Chill
dren

are here in the Children's Store.
There are sweaters galore
soft, woolly sweaters for babies,
for little toddlers and for older
girls and boys.
Warm caps and knitted bon
nets, TOO, as well as the soft,
fury Angoras.
Also warm leggings and nit
tens, these often with the sweater
sets.
Prices begin at 81 for little
caps and go to. $l2 for the fine
sweater sets.
=, kThird Floor. ChsstnutA
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-11
You Can Buy Wanamaker
Furniture for Any Room at
80 to so Per Gent Less

This remarkable furniture movement touches part OF
the stock but of course everything in the stoock
splendid choice of upholstered suits and pieces
including the finest specimens
furniture made America few at haved prices
of enameed and decorated bedroom dim
and suits that especially novel, dvid
charming collection the Sale made of
bedroom suits of mahogany and walnut diver
sy standard Designs all of them excellent interpretations of their
all soundy constructed and beautifully finished
opportunity have such large assortment of fur
nre choose from 80 below the
regular prices ~ ~ , -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-11
D Hill p PI n E
Il Waists Again

Half dozen new styles, rang
ing from $3.50 to $13.85-all of
white batiste and hemstitched OF
embroidered. The finest one has
Il broad collar of real filet and
one of the $3.50 styles is high
necked.
(Third Floor, CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-11
Notes for Busy
Housewives

Metal hot-water bottles,
nickel-plated. $l.75.
Mahogany foot-stools, COW
cred with tapestry, SO
Mahogany waste-paper bas-
kets, SO.
Newspaper holders, to hold
a newspaper on the breakfast
table, nickel-plated or brass
finished, 1925.
Extensio0 book racks, with
fumed oak inish, to set on the
tables, so
Folding ard tables, covered
with imitation leather, $3.50.
Fourth Floor. Markst)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-11
100 Pleated Velour Skirts
Special at SIS

they such remarkable values that wouldn't
the whole hundred walk day
Both pads and stripes hen The pads
box peas and such popular combinations of
navy, black and white also brown and blue.
The stripes with stripes under the pea black
with gray All sizes up to BY "a wssbana e,sa. ci.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-11
Tricotines Loom Large Among
the Fashionable Fabrics

They much used in the tailored suits
if such thing is possible, for dresses.
Navy blue is the favore number
of fine awoo qualities $5 $40 All inches WIDE
except the $5 grade, which is so inches.
special lightweight con 54 inches wide, is 81 yard
much less than it has been selling
FIoor,C Chestnut
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-11
D EALISTIC Ap-
IN pies and Lemons

and pumpkins and oranges are
those candy boxes in the Candy
Shop. They are the size and the
shape and the color Of real fruit,
and they are very novel candy
holders for Autumn parties. soc
and 35c apiece.
And all the Halloween favors
and sweets, by the way, are ready
now.
down stairs store. Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-11
Letitia COrSetS

designed that they great faVores especially with
VINO go IN for good deal of golf, and dancing
wv % ol three of the newest tcpless models these:
~ an attractive striped brohe lightly boned with strip OF
". inserted under
opless sport corset of pink couti well boned
''' average figures.
M pink broche with elastic strip all the and heavy
Ang In the back.
striped with elastic top durable and comfortable
HsVnething like this is of pink coutil and $780,
l1sH Np Third Chsstnut) 3A
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-11
THOSE L arg e
l. Blu tons Fash
iOnable for Coat S
and Wraps

are here in the Button Shop for
women who are looking for them.
They are useful for dolmans and
wraps, as well as the Winter
coats, and the buttons are in new
and attractive shapes and colp-
ings.
Some are round, some are four
cornered, some are oval and there
arc novelty shapes as well. And
in addition to black, there are
brown and gray, green and blue
colorings.
$7.65 to $3.50 a dozen.
(NIain Floor. CentrnD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-11
NEW Tea Nap
l. kins for We'd
ding Gifts

Of pure linen damask, hem
stitched and in a choice of sew
eral attractive patterns. Very
dainty goods that just look as if
made specially as gifts for Octo-
ber brides. All come neatly boxed.
Size 15v15 irchns, So a dozen.
First Floor, Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-11
The Or rientdl Rug gSale Brings the Fines
Choice of Kazaks, Cabistans and
Ddghestans in Years


splendid
in hesep
designs
Ihey frequently distinguished
ofen
e N'e'' ON' NN''e' '"
Every Sale 35 to per cent less than
regular rprceS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-11

DLENTY of WOm en- s
Il blanket bathrObes hare
arrived in time for the cold
veather. They are in light
ard dark figured designs,
lvith satin trimmings and
rope girdles; prices are IS
to SI9.
Third Floor, CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-11
ERENCH H a n d =
l. kerchiefs, Col
0red or w hi t e, 81
Each

are the kind fastidious women
like, for the linen is sheer and
dainty and the handkerchiefs
most attractive.
The colored handkerchiefs are
as gay or as subdued in tone as
she'd like. Some have colors all
over, some have colored borders,
some figured and striped and dot
ted effects.
The white handkerchiefs are of
snowy French flax, with narrow
hens and three rows of fine
drawnwork above the hem.
They are all 81 each.
(Main Floor, Central
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-11
Women's Silk Stockings
Special at $1.1O

200 of tgad fulashioned silk stockings black
cordovan with cotton garter tops and soes.
Ordinarily they would be almost double this price
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-11
Canti9alli and Capri Pottery

The Little House has unpacked quantity
ting decorative bowls candlescs
sets and fower-hoders for walls.
Prices from $2.75 for candesck to
Chesnu
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-11
brussels L ace
- Curtains-After
Four Years

1t has been almost that long
since we received the last ship
ment before this of these most
desirable curtains.
This lot is in both long and
sash sizes and prices are $14, SIG,
S23.50 ard S37 so a pair.
(Fifth Floor, Market)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-11
MUSLIN Sheets
AVA n Ow II a k e
Smaller Prices

Here are some good, substantial
qualities in the most desirable
sizes, all with the new markings.
Tx 80 inches at $2.15.
72x9 80 inches at S2.35.
81 X 90 inches at $2.35.
81 X 80 inches ut 50 55.
(First Floor. Chestnut
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-11
1900 Linen Towels at S5C

luckaback oomed in Ireland hemstched a
generous sze2Ox36 inches Good dependable
every them.
Chestnu
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-11
TNITIALED Night
Il gowns

Much wanted and just arrived
"a low-necked style with eyelet
and scalloped yoke and short
sleeves, lace-edged; price, 1925.
2 Il (Third Floer. OshtraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-11
II E A D @ u A r
IL T E R S for
Hunters

Fox, Parker, Winchester, Rem
ington and other makes Of shot
guns from $40 to $3.50.
Winchester, Remington and
Savage rifles in many models and
calibers.
Peters, Western, Winchester
and U. NJ. c. shells in all gauges
and loads.
And an unusual collection of
hunting clothing at 25 per cent
less than REGULAR prices.
(The Gallery, Juniper)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-11
Girls Sturdy Chinchilla Coats
for $25

For school, for for better mothers find these dark
blue chnchila coats the most practical of ALL
These all in simple wetalored STYLE with
honts bone buttons and red flannel Innings.
6 to II sizes.
Floor. tnuD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-11
Hundreds of Wool-Filled Quilts
at Lower Prices

The unusual collection of woofed quilts TO found any
where, convinced.
Prices 25 to 33 13 less ruling figures
Woolfled quilts in cambria with border 1880
Woofled quilts in finest with plain border s15
Woolled quilts in figured san plain sateen
backs nowe$2o.
Woolld quilts the Japanese our own work.
and extraordinary at the price, $40.
entral
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-11
A LITTLE Exhibi-
"A ton of Nor
mandy LaceS

and Bordeaux embroideries is
being held today in the Art
Needlework Store. Also few
exquisite little Paris novelties are
being shown.
! (second Floor, CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-11
OFFICIAL Auto
" m O bile Blue
B 90 k, Vol. 6, 1921,
Now Ready

This is the volume dealing
with the States of Florida,
Georgia, Alabama, North Caro-,
lima, South Carolina, Mississippi,
Tennessee and East Louisiana.
The price is 81.
Main Floor, Thirteenth)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-11
Good NelUs in China!
$50 English Dinner Sets
at q LOlUer Price, $3.50

All of them 06pece in the latest border patterns
the shapes
The Offering is in line with the general policy of the to
provide the desirable merchandise the prices
stnu)