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The Dolores star., 1922-09-22
Forest Fires
Destroy Game

lief that burning over in certain lu:al-
tiles Is beneficial because it promotes
new grass ignores the fact that the
grass thus obtained does not Compen-
safe for the destruction of the trees
and shelter and food required by the
animals, says the survey. Partridges
in particular suffer from forest or
brush fires. When their favorite places
are burned over and their food and
shelter are gone, they are obliged to
seek new localities and face new dam
gers.
1ndiscrlminate setting of spring fires
In the southern states dislodges deer,
opossums, raccoOns, foxes, squirrels,
rabbits and other animals and endan-
gers ground-nesting birds in the tim
Der, such as woodcock. pheasant, wild
turkey and the whippoorwill. The
woodcock IS in some danger of eXter-
mlnation at the present time. it Is
pointed ont, and deserves all possible
protection.
Invade Swamp Homes.
In seasons of drought. forest fires
even invade marshy places and drive
out fur-bearing animals as well as
waterfowl and shore birds, 1t has been
found. Many think that burning re-
suits in only temporary Inconvenience
to the game and do not realize that
the food of many birds Is largely the
seed and berries of the year before.
Burning brush also eliminates for
months all shelter from natural enc
mics.
Burning of the ground cover in for
ests Of longleaf and shortleaf pine
kills the young trees as they emerge
and results in thin, struggling growth.
The burning of timber and other
ground cover which should absorb and
retain moisture also accelerates the
run-off and affects the stream flow at
different seasons to such an extent
that the supply of fish may be mate
rally decreased
The Dolores star., 1922-09-22
Most UnWeIeome Truth.

The kiss Of pretty girl is a'"a''
highly regarded among men, but as
rule, after man passes hfty y.
would rather have mess OF youns
turnip greens.-Houston Post.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27
BREAKS WORLD RECORD
Miss Nancy Vorhees oi Ethel Walker
 School at Simsbury, Jumps Four Feet, Nine and Fiye-eighths Inches.

New Haven, May 27-A new world $ regord in the high jump for women was made yesterday by Miss Nancy Vorhees, at lhe sun dial track meet of the Ethel Walker school in Sims bury, of four feet. nine and five eighths inches. The previous record, made II years ago, was held by St. Mary's Hall school of Burlington, N. J., and was four feet, nine inches. Miss Vorhees swon the high jump at Mamaroneek, N. r., two weeks ago. with four feet seven inches. qualifying for place on the American team which will go to Paris for the inter national women's track meet and field competitions in August
 The makeup of the American team will not be announced until after the eastern Y. W. C. A. meet in the Har- ward stadium lure 10. Two places are being held open for that meet and one or two members may be selected from the Canal Zone.
 Two members of the national com mittee on the women's competitions witnessed the jump of Miss Vorhees yesterday and her record will be ac- cepted as official it Is stated.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27
CAHIl.L'S ASSETS
 ARE $2O4,423.17
Superior Court Receives Appraisers Report Showing Holdings in
 EXcos.s of Liabilities.

New Haven, May 27,---That it's as- sets exceed by far its liabilities is the list of the report filed by the ap- pralsers Of the w. J. Cahil eom- pany of Meriden In the superior court yesterday. The appraisers are Herbert T. Bruce and Charles E. Burnham According to their schedule the as- sets total $204,423.17. These are di- yided as follows.
 Stock in Meriden store, $32,94033 stock in Plainvile store, $45,19556; I177.6l; autos, fixtures etc., in Plain vile, sl6.7ll.6S; book accounts in Merden, s19,209.o9; book accounts in Plainville. $25,746.59: real estate in Meriden. equity, s35.o0o: real estate in Plainville. equity. s16,o00 cash in Bristol National bank, $1,o47.91; cash in Plainvlle Trust company $59.34; cash in First National bank Meriden, $6.340.46.
 Receiver Daniel J. Donoval was au- thorized by the court to pay the town of Plainyile taxes of $6S7.72. Also authorized to pay to William Watson employed in the Plainyille store, for services for the week preceding the receivership wages of $2750 and ex- penses of $50.
 In connection with the suit of Henry c. Maydwell against the New Haven road the court granted motion for the filing of more specific statement in one week.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27
HIGH SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY
Present Building. Work of Contractor Orson F. Curtis, Completed so Years Ago Tomorrow.

Dedication exercises of the New Britain High school were celebrated twenty-five years ago tomorrow With appropriate exercises taking place at the green on Franklin Square. The new High school, as it stands today, was the work of Contractor Orson G. Curtis, former mayor of this city. The program held at the new school com menced at 2:30 o'clock and music was renered by the High school chorus under the direction of Professor Mat thews Speeches were made by many prominent men, now dead, who had been instrumental in having the struc- ture erected for the children of this age. The new brick building replaced an old wooden one which was far ln- capable of accommodating the rapid ly increasing classes of those days. The High school was then in charge of the late Principal Adams who will be remembered by the older people of this city.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27
City Items
tictroias and alanos at Morans'

Victroias and planos at Morans' e--advt,
 The evanSe'istic and missionary conference at the Emmanuel Gospel church, the program of which was published in yesterdays Herald. opened this afternoon. The services will be held this evening and all day tomorrow
 Specsal-Welling breakfasts at Ye old Colony Inn, Tel, Merldcn 6s6 ---atltt,
 The annual Boy Scout field day Is being held at Walnut Hill park this afternoon.
 Hear stumbling at Henry .Morans -adyt
 Tonight-your last chance to take advantage Of AXelrod's lc sale.--advt
 Henry Morans was notified to be in police court Monday for leaving his ear in the restricted district.
 Big jewelry sale at Henry Morans' -adNt,
 About 150 members of Everyman z Bible class will attend the banquet to be rendered to Rev. Dr. o. F. Bar tholow, in the Y. M. C. A. banquet hall this evening at : o'clock. Dr. Bartholow will speak at the meeting tomorrow morning. Instead of opening at 9:3o o'clock as usual the class will open at 9'15 tomorrow morning. It probably will be the last meeting until next fall.
 Miss Esther Johnson of 267 High street, entertained a number of her friends at her home last evening. Mu- sica and vocal selections were rem dered and refreshments were served.
 A complaint was received by the police this afternoon that vendors selling candy and chewing gum in the doorway of the Shurberg block on Main street, were making too much noise.
 Detective Sergeant William P. Me Cue, is investigating the theft of $6 from a young woman at the Central Junior High school yesterday after noon.
 A baby was born to Mir. and Mrs Cecil E. Manthey, of 127 Hart street, this morning.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27
CONN. co. MAY PAY
Hartford Has Report That Trolley Company Plans to Give State Money For Back Taxes, Long Due.

Hartford, May 27.-Semi- official in formation to the effect the Connecti- cut Co. is soon to make payment of from s75o,oOo to sS00,ooo in back taxes has ben received at capitol to- day. While no official information has been received at the office of the state treasurer that the money is forthcoming there is an air of ex- pectancy that the state is soon to be enriched to the extent of more than three quarters of a million. There is due to the state of Connecticut from the company in back taxes approxi- mately s1,S2O,000. The suggestion that the Connecticut Co. was about ready to make another considerable pay ment to the state was made at the an- nual banquet of the Connecticut chamber of commerce at Hotel Bond Thursday evening by J. Moss Ives of Danbury receiver for the Bridgeport Danbury Street Railway Co. and familiar with affairs of street railways in the state.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27
WEATHER FOR STATE.
Cool Weather Sunday and General
 Clearing Tonight.

New Haven. May 27-For Connec- ticut; Generally fair tonight and Sun day: continued cool; fresh to strong northeast and east winds.
 Conditions: The pressure is high along the northern border and low along the Gulf and south Atlantic coast. Showers have occurred during the last A hours from the southern portion of the lake region southward to the Gulf coast. Considerable cloudy weather prevails in the central and southern sections, but there is ns we'll defined storm area east of the Rocky mountains. The temperature has fallen slowly during the last 24 hours in New England.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity partly cloudy weather with cool nights and warm days.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27
MAYS WILL SPEAK
 IN COAL REGIONS
New York L1Wyer Win Go Into Re- stricted Regions to Test Right
 of Arrests by Operators

New York, May 27.-Arthur Gar field. New York lawyer has entered the non-union soft coal field in Penn- sylvania to learn whether man can make a speech there without being arrested by the mine operators coal and iron police, 1t was announced to- day by the American Civil Liberties union.
 His experiment, the union said would be made Ito test the legality Of oppressive measures adopted by the coal operatives in five coal mining counties" He will attempt to hold meetings among the miners at Vinton- dale. Colver and Heilwood in Cambria county where 1t is alleged the miners have been unable to assemble on property owned by the United Mine Workers of America,
 Albert De Silver associated direc- tor of the American Civil Liberties union in statement declared that re- porters for New York newspapers have been turned back from Vinton- dale by armed guards. Every effort Of union organizers to enter the town has been futile he said.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27
REV. JOHN 1. DAVIS
 TALKS ID VETERANS
Annual MenlOria! Service oI 5. Y. Auxiliary Last Evening

An address on patriotism and post war duties of citizenship was given to members of the G, A. k, Sons of Veterans, Sons of Veterans Auxiliary and allied organizations last evening The meeting was the occasion of the annual memorial 10 deceased mem bers of the auxiliary and the unknown deaJ of the war of the rebellion.
 Mrs. Bessie Lewis, president of the auxiliary, presided, The program opened with duet by Mrs E, c, Foster and Mrs, Carrie Yarrolh Jesus Lover of My Soul" A solo My Task" by Miss Martha Ernest,
 Read old Paper.
 Mrs. Yarroll rendered n piano solo, Mrs. Llla Weir recited Crossing the Bar" Mesdames Foster and Var roll rendered another solo Looking This Way" and followed with Asleep in Jesus
 Story of the outbreak of the Civil War was read from a copy of an old newspaper dated 1861,
 Many Addresses.
 Talks were given by Alderman George Wells, commander of l.. D. Penfield camp, Sons of Veterans, Mrs. Bessie Lewis, president of the Sons of Veterans auxiliary: Mrs. Starr, president of Stanley Women's Relief Corps; William Sternberg, senior vice. commander of the Connecticut de- partment, c. A. R., Mrs. Norton, president of the Daughters of Vet erans; William E. Latham, of Stan ley Post, G. A. R.; s. H. Root of Stanley Post A. G, Smith, of L. D. Penfield camp, Sons of Veterans, and Mrs. R. T. Deehant, president of James A. Garfield camp, No. 34, Sons of Veterans Auxiliary, of Mount Car mel pennSylyania.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Harry German.

held at 3 o'clock this morning at the church of St. John the Evangelist. Rev. Thomas Herman of Tnionville was the celebrant of a solemn re- quiem high mass; Rev. Thomas J. Laden was the deacon, and Rev. stephen Chartier, of Hartford. was the sub-deacon. The pail bearers were: George Bride, Michael Bride, Frank O'Neil, Thomas Supplies, Ed ward Bride and John German. The flower bearers were Edward Supplies. John German, Gerald German and F. Supplies. The body was taken to Moodus for burial.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27
VICTORY MEDALS READY
All Who Served in War Including
 Nurses, Can Now Secure Govern
 ment's Badge of Service.

Hartford, May 27.-Officers, enlist ed men, field clerks and nurses who served in the army during the world war (not overseas) may now make application to Adjutant Gen. George M. Cole at the state armory, for the Victory medal he having been au- thorized by the adjutant general of the army to act in such cases. All blanks for the medals are now in his possession and may be obtained at his office.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27
MCFARLAND LEADING.
Selection Over Barrett by Typo
 graphical Union Expected

Detroit, May 27 Associated Press) With approximately 40 per cent. of the total vote compiled, John McPar- land of New York, president of the International Typographical Union. is leading w. w. Barrett by 5,75o for reelection, it was announced today by Charles P. Howard, chairman of the unions campaign committee. The vote stands: Mcfarland 12,352, Bar rett 6,602. Each local held an election Wednesday, the results being forwarded here. An official canvass will be made in Indianapolis June z. Results so far for other offices follow:
 First Vice President-Charles P. Howard, Detroit, 11,914; E. R. Camp bell, Norfolk, Va, 6,941.
 Second Vice President-W. R. Trot- ter, Vancouver, 9,220; J. Hoban, Cleveland 5,740.
 Secretary -Treasurer-W. F. Towne, Duluth, 11,511: John w. Hays, Minne- apolis, 9,355.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27
COSMETICS FOR MEN.
Druggists Convention Hears of GrowA
 ing Demands.

Avalon, Santa Catalina Islands, Cal, May 27.-Every man who lays claim to any class at all has his pet shade Of face powder, his particular fragrance in toilet water, his favorite shaving soap and his distinctive preference in nail polish" F. M. Head of Los An geles declared here in an address be- fore the sixteenth annual convention of the California Pharmaceutical as- sociation.
 ."The up-to-date man seeks to make himself just as attractive to women as they are supposed to strive to make themselves to men," said MT. Head. Druggists must recognize the fact that men now constitute a great and rapidly growing percentage of the pa irons of the toilet articles and they must make greater efforts to accom- modate this class of patronage
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27
To Develop Muscle
 Shoals New Projects

Washington, May 27. = (By Asso- ciated Press)-A proposal for devel- opment of the governments nitrate and power projects at Muscle Shoals, Ala, was finally agreed upon today by the house military committee after more than three months continuous investigation and study of the offers made by Henry Ford, the Alabama Power Co.,, Frederick Engstrum and Charles l.. Parsons.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27
Mrs. William Beckett

Mrs. Catherine Beckett wife of William Beckett of 1SS North street died at g o'clock this morning at her home after a long illness. She was born in this city about 50 years ago. She leaves besides her husband, a son George Beckett and two daughters Misses Anna and Catherine Beckett; two brothers. William and Charle. Fay; and three sisters, Mrs Johr O'Keefe, Mrs. Mary Smedley and Miss Anna Fay. The funeral will be held at g o'clock Monday morning at St Mary's church.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27
THIS COMPANY IS 0. K.
Expose of Irregular Selling Methods in Yesterdays Herald Does Not Ac- feet Real Silk Co.

The story in last evening Herald stating that the Chamber of Com merce had found that stories given by certain hosiery and other sales men had failed to check up with the facts does not apply to the Real Silk Hosiery company, which has it's of flee in the New Britain National Bank building.
 That the above company is perfect 1y all right is shown by the letter re- ceived this morning by H. E. Smith, the local agent, from Ray l.. Maxim, executive secretary of the Chamber of Commerce.
 The letter says fin part: Tt is not the intention of the local Chamber to confuse your organization with any fly by night concern, of which we warned the pubic, through the local papers on the evening of May 26th.
 "The Chamber of Commerce has investigated the Real Silk Hosiery company, of Indianapolis, Ind, and finds that they are "A No. | as to their reliability"
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27
LENGLEN'S HEART 0. K.
Worlds Woman Tennis Champion Pronounced In Good Shape By Phy- sician For Coming Matches.

Paris, May 27. = (By Associated Press) - Mile. Suzanne Lengleh, worlds tennis champion, after con- sulting a specialist, who pronounced her heart in good condition has de- cided to play through the tournament at Wimbledon beginning June 26, without waiting for the challenge round as would be her privi1 ge , Her doctor today prescribed a short rest, saying the strain of playing through the recent international hard court tournament at Brussels includ ing the singles, woman's doubles and mixed doubles matches, after the long absence from the courts had caused the painful heart action which she ex- perienced last week
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27
OPPOSES BRITISH MANDATE
Pope Transmits Communication to League of Nations-Feels Religious Equality Is Threatened.

Geneva, May 27.-Cardinal Cas- parri, Papal secretary of state, has addressed a note on behalf of the Vatican to the league of nations says the Exchange Telegraph protesting in strong terms against the British man. date for Palestine.
 The protest says the news agency is on the ground that the mandate threatens religious equality. The cre- ation of a Jewish national home in Palestine, it is argued, gives the ad- herents of Zionism a privileged posi- ton.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27
CRANE CHARGES CLEARED
American Consul At Syria Finds No Basis For Case Causing Anti French Disturbances.

Washington. May 2s.-The Ameri- can consul at Bierut, Syria. cabled the state department under date of May 26, that he had found DO basis for Cairo. Egypt reports that Charles R. Crane had been found guilty by a French military court at Damascus of having attempted to incite anti French disturbances in Syria. The French high commissioner at Damas- GUS, the consul said, had issued an authoritative denial and this had been published in the newspa pers in Damascus and elsewhere
 The consul's report is the only one to have reached the state department concerning MT. Crane.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27
ROME STREET BATTLES
Much Fighting Reported Throughout Italy As Fascistis Pursue Communists
 Groups In Open.

Rome, May 27 - (By Associated Press) - Recurrence of the recent street fighting in Rome were reported today from all parts of Italy.
 In Genoa, following an exchange of epithets, a band of Fascist chased a group of communists through the streets and into restaurant, which the Fascistis wrecked. The commun- ists escaped through the rear of the restaurant but five were wounded.
 Other eDcounters were reported from Bologna, where a member of the Fascist and royal guard were killed. One communist was killed at Trieste, two Fascist were killed in Alessa ndria and one communist was killed in Parma.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27
PELLETIER TO RUN
Disbarred Lawyer Candidate For Off, fee From Which He Was Removed

Boston, May 27.-Joseph c. Pel- letter, recently removed by the su- preme court from the office of dis trict attorney of Suffolk county to- day qualified as candidate for the democratic nomination to that office by the filing of papers in his behalf with more than the necessary num- ber of signatures Within short time of Pelletier's disbarment by the supreme court, the legislature passed an act stipulating that district attorneys hereafter must be mem bers of the bar. Friends of Pelleter have announced that they would cir culate papers to obtain the signatures necessary to set that legislation aside until it has been acted upon by ref erendum.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27
SKULL IDENTIFIED.

Nyack. N. Y, May 27.-Relatlves ot Lillian White, who disappeared rom an institution for feeble minded girls at Thiells last September. today pos itively identified the skull found on Cheesecock mountain as that of the girl. An attendant at the In stitution at Thiells who disappeared last February has been sought in con- nection with the case.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27
GILLETT REFUSES AGAIN.

Washington, May 27.-Speaker Gill lett refused again today to permit the house to take up on the ground of privilege charges by Representative Johnson, republican, South Dakota, that Chairman Campbell had failed to comply with orders of the rules committee to call up the resolution for investigation of alleged laxity in government prosecution in war fraud contracts.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27
HARDING AGAIN WEARY
President Plans For Week End Cruise Down Potomac On The Mayflower

Washington, May 27. - President Harding today made plans for week end cruise down the Potomac on the Mayfower The president is expected to leave Washington this evening and return.
 During the cruise it is considered likely that Nr. Harding will prepare the address he is to make next Tues day at the dedication of the Lincoln memorial.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27
COMMODORE BARRY WHIST

The regular meeting of Commo- dore John Barry council, A. A. K. l. R., will be held Thursday evening Tn Judds hall at 7:15 o'clock sharp. A speaker will be on the program and whist will be enjoyed. Dancing Will be held following the whist. There will be a meeting of the committee on arrangements this evening at 1o7 Church street, to complete plans.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27
MADE PHYSICAL DIRECTOR.

Carl G. Carlson, a former resident of this city, has been appointed phys ical director at the Hartford Y. M. C. A. Mir. Carlson will begin his new duties on August succeeding Doane NJ. Lowery. He was assistant physl- cal director at the New Britain Y. M. c A. during 1916 and 1917. He IS also a graduate of the local High school,
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27

DoRT, 1920 coupe, runs smoothly. good paint. 5 excellent tires upholstery very good. Gives 20 miles to the gallon, very economical to run. Price is only $57b. Te ns to suit. M. Irving Jester. 193 Arch St "This Is a Studehaker year."
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27
Radio Concert Tonight
 Tn "Y" ROys' Denartment

A public radio concert will be given tonight in the boys department at the Y. M. c. A. with an orchestra program and solos being picked up at KDkA. The radio was installed this week and is giving most satisfactory results.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27
ROBBERY IN HARTFORD

Hartford. May 27.-Clothing valued at more than s4,000 was carried away by thieves in high powered touring car sometime after 2:30 o'clock this morning when the H. H. Butler Clothing Co., store at No. 315 Trum- bull street was entered and a consid- erable part of the store ''cleaned out. :" The local store is one of a chain of 23 in different parts of the country.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27
NEW HAVEN MAN ACCUSED.

New Haven, May 27.-Henry Bayer, a jeweler arrested on suspicion Of re- ceiving stolen jewelry, was held In s5,o0o bail today. The detective de- partment claims that about 20 recent robberies may be cleared up in Bay er's arrest, in whose possession the jewelry is said to have been found.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27
ANNUAL OUTING
Men From Three Churches to Com bine in Big Picnic Along Connecti- cut River Saturday.

Members of the Mems Brother hoods of the Center and South Con- gregational churches and St. Mark $ Episcopal church will hold their an- nual joint outing next Saturday aft ernoon on the river between Farm ington and Avon where they had their outing last summer.
 Dinner will be served on the grounds at 1:30 o'clock. The party will leave by auto at 12:3o o'clock There will be quot pitching, golf driving, shooting, baseball, etc.
 Efforts will be made to wrest from the South church Brotherhood the cup given that organization last year by George H. Dyson.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-27
HOLDERNESS NEW CHAMP.

Prestwick. May 27, (By Associated Press) .-E. w. Holderness of Walton Heath today won the British anna teur golf championship by defeating John Caven of Cochran Castle, Scot land, one up in the final round this afternoon.