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New Britain herald., 1923-02-27
Walter Squires of Cromwell

Walter Squires of Cromwell has been the guest of relatives in town.
 The Black and White minstrels will hold a rehearsal at the home of Mrs. Frank Cobey this evening at 8 o'clock.
 Mrs. R. c. Bastress of Jamaica. N. f.' IS spending few days as the guest of her mother, Mrs. Anna Mil- drum. at her home on Main street.
 MT. and Mrs. G. Gibney and chil- dren of New Britain have been the guest of relatives in town.
 Mrs. John Frank attended the quar- terly assembly and banquet of the Catholic Daughters of America at the Pickid Inn in Greenwich Sunday.
 Mrs. Amos Bourgeoius has been the guest of friends in Middletown.
 The members of the Girl Scouts from this place will attend a meeting Of their troop in Berlin Wednesday afternoon.
 Henry Strong. who died at his home In Erie, Pa, was buried in Wilcox cemetery this morning. MT. Strong was formerly a resident of this place.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-27
Epworth League
Rebekah Whist

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 A successful whist was held by
 Martha Rebekah lodge. I. O. o. r. in I. o. O. F. hall last evening. The ladies' prize was won by Mrs. Allen of New Britain. and the gentleman's prize went to Harry Turner of Plain- vile. The consolation prizes were given to Nellie Lewis and George Buys of Plainville. Refreshments were served during the evening. With Temco IS Years Charles c. Seymour today rounds out IS years steady service with tn. Trumbull Electric Go. He is one of the most popular members of the fac tory force and has a large circle oi friends throughout the organization. In speaking of his "reminiscences, MT Seymour stated that he came to work in Trumbull's when there were nc brick buildings. He. began work on bench in the old wooden factory and after few years, was made as- sistant foreman. Later on, he was made foreman of the assembling room and today he Is head of the paper box department. He received many congratulatory messages during the day.
 Plainville Briefs
 Mrs. Miles I. Hart Is seriously i'll at Mrs Cooks private hospital on Nor ton place. She is suffering from ner- vous prostration following an attack of influenza. Dr. l.. H. Frost it at- tending her. Mrs. Hart is a southern girl, daughter of J. T. Farrell, lumber manufacturer of Cary. North Caro- lima.
 Miss Ruth Scott of Hough street is visiting her parents at Bolton Notch. Conn.
 Archie and Jerry Dame are in Cohoes, N. Y. on a visit
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church will hold a public food sale at the home of Mrs Frank White at "A Whiting street tomorrow. Mrs. Mills and Mrs Phelps will serve tea and the public is cordially invited to attend. A pleasant afternoon is 
 Martha Sewing circle will meet Mrs. George Buys on Woodford ave nue, tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
 Court General Lawton. Fresters America, will hold | regular meeting his evening at o'clock
 The American Legion auxiliary will meet this evening at the home of Mrs. Walter Seymour of West Main street.
 Olive Pavano of Park street is re- after an attack of influ- ,nza.
 House to Rent--Five rooms. all i'm Whiting St. Frank Cap- lrelli, 99 Whiting St.--advt.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-27
ABANDONED AT SEA.

Boston, Feb 27.-A radio message from the steamer George Washington today said that the Norwegian steam-, CT Storaker had been abandoned in sinking condition in latitude 46:02! north, longitude 43:23 west. or about 800 miles east of Cape Race. New Foundland
New Britain herald., 1923-02-27
TO HELP SUFFERERS.

The women of the Methodist church have planned to meet at the church tomorrow for an all-day sew- ing meeting. Quilts and comfort ables will be made for needy New Britain families which are suffering from cold, due to the fuel scarcity.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-27
LENTEN LECTURERS
 TOD|SCUSS CHURCH We'll Known Authorities on Re
 Igion Engaged by Minister PROF, JAMES HERE MARCH 4
Funeral of Ell Goodrich Tomorrow Junior Mmstrels Progressing-New Truck for Mail Dclivery-Other Items of Interest.

Rev. Samuel A. Fiske of the berIii' Congregationai church has arranged for ar, exceptionally interesting list of speakers on Sunday evenings dur ing Lent. Plans were completed oy arrangement with the Connecticut Federation of Churches.
 In accordance with the plan of the committee several professors in the higher institutions of learning in this state are cooperating to promote in struction in the truths of the Chris tian religion. These men are acknowl- edged experts in their line.
 The lectures will be along related lines and will deal with matters of vital importance. The first lecture was held last Sunday evening in the church the address being given by Professor Lewis B. Patton of the Hartford Theological Seminary. His subject was, Progress in Methods of Biblical Study" which has been much talked about by those who heard him.
 The Berlin church is the first one to try out this new plan. It was talked of in New Britain, but noth- ing came of the idea because several of the ministers had other plans for the Lenten season.
 The schedule for the remainder of the season is: March 4, Professor Fleming James, Berkeley Divinity school, Middletown. Subject, 'The Modern Conception of the Old Testa- ment."
 March II, Professor Benjamin w.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-27
SENATOR'S START TODAY.

Washington, Feb. 27.-The advance training squad of the Washington Am orleans, including five persons and owen Bush, the new manager. is leav- ing here today for the spring train ing camp at Tampa, Florida. About 10 more players will join them at Tampa day or two after their ar- rival.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-27
BENEFIT PERFORMANCE

Court Columbia, Catholic Daughters of America, will give a minstrel show and whist party in O. U. A. M. hafi. this evening, the proceeds of which will be sent to Rev. Joseph Sweeney, who is engaged in missionary workl in China.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-27
SOUTHINGTON NEWS
John Kolb Surprised by Fellow Work ers-Local Marriages - Briefs and Items Of Interest.

John kolb, until recently connect ed with the office force at Peck Stow & Wilcox Co.,, was agreeably surprised by party of fellow work CTS at his home on Bristol street last evening. He was presented with a beautiful mahogany smoking stand and a supply of cigars and tobacco. Among those present were Mir. and Mrs. Harold Pratt James Martin, Harold Callahan, Ernest Anderson. urbin Kelley, George Buntin, Alice Mclaughlin, Kathleen Moran. Alice Quinlan. Irene Bassett, Charlotte Zi- met and Rose Renfret. They are all members of the time and cost depart ment.
 Word has been received here of the marriage in New Haven last Saturday of Miss Doris Callahan, daughter of John Callahan of Main street, to James Conlon of New Haven.
 The marriage of Miss Anna Shil- osky. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John Shilosky of Carter Lane. to Louis c. 1 Larsen of Meriden. took place in February 22. according | to a marriage license filed at the office | of the town clerk yesterday.
 The funeral of Miss Julia Egan of Berlin avenue was held this morning at o'clock at St. Thomas church. burial was in the vault at Oak Hill cemetery.
 Rev. R. c. Pavy is able to be out II liter a seige of illness at his home.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-27
LOOT WAS WORTHLESS

New York, Feb. o7.-The package Of registered mail stolen from train outside Grand Central Station Sunday was worthless to the thief, postal in spectors said today after checking the contents of the pouch. Federal off cials continued their search for the thief, who is believed to have also robbed mail train last week be- tween Albany and Syracuse.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-27

A son has been born to Dr. and Mrs Edward J. Degnan of Meriden. pr. Degnan was a former resident of Southington. The 0. F. E. club met last evening at the home of Mrs. Martin Cavan- augh on Eden avenue. An enjoyable item was had.
 Isabella Council, K of C., will meet this evening in St, Thomas commun- ity hall.
 Mrs. Michael Toomey Of Berlin avenue, is confined to her home with illness.
 Mrs. James Degnan is spending two weeks visiting her son in Meriden.
 Charles Francis, clerk at the post office. is confined to his home in New Britain with illness.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-27

Doesn't hurt a bit! Drop a little ''FreeEone" on an aching corn, in- stantly that corn stops hurting. then shortly you lift it right off with fingers Truly!
 Your druggist sells tiny bottle of ''Freezone" for a few cents. sufficient to remove every hard corn, soft corn. or corn between the toes. and the call fuses. without soreness or irritation.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-27
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George Fl. Reaney.

The funeral of George H. Reaney. who died early Sunday morning, was held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the undertaking rooms of W. A.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-27

Rev. Henry Coleman of New Haven will be the speaker at the Lenter services in St. Thomas church We'd nesday evening.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-27

Herald" classified ads are making friends daily.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-27

House to Rent-Five rooms. all i'm. provements, Whiting St. Frank Gap. arelli, 99 Whiting St.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-27
East Berlin Items

Miss Ruth Bourgeois has returned to her home on Main street after spending a few days as the guest of relatives in New Britain.
 There will be the regular meeting of the Knights of Pythias at their hall this evening.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-27

Rev. R. c. Pavy is able to be out after a seige of illness at his home.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-27

Bailey 4 Co, and the body was placed ia the vault in wes. semer leTF, Rev, Charles E, Wgekaff, pas ter of the Congregational church, effi-
New Britain herald., 1923-02-27

Mrs. James Degnan is spending two weeks visiting her son in Meriden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
MFR ROUGE KHAN ATROCITIES SHOWN
Former Officer Arrested In Double Murder Case On
 Trial On Another Charge
ANOTHER CHAMPION

BASTROP, La, Nov. 6.-(By Asso- ciated Press.)-T. Jeff Burnett for mer deputy sheriff. who was charged with murder in connection with the kidnapping of Watt Daniel and T. F. Richard of Mer Rouge last year, testi- fled under oath today for the first time. Burnett is a defendent in one of the misdemeanor cases growing out of the operations of hooded men in the parish, now on trial before Judge Fred M. Odom and is charged with assault with dangerous weap- on, resulting from the holdup of Harry Neelis of Bastrop just a few weeks before Daniel and Richard were abducted.
 Burnett's arrest in connection with the Daniel Richard case resulted when the state authorities learned he had been recognized as one of the masked men who made captives of the Mer Rouge boys. He was charged with murder, and as a defendant could not be called upon to testify at the open hearing here in Jafmsry When the grand jury In March failed to return any indictments the charge was dropped. In the meantime Bur nett has been at liberty under $5,000 bail.
 Burnett and Harley Rogers were tried today for assault. Nellis, who was connected with garage here as was Richard, testified that while
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
FURTEzER KLAN ARRESTIS PREDZCT1ED
SAYS AMERICA WAS FOUND YEARS AHEAD OF COLUMBUS

surface of the ground was much thicker at the time of interment, but has shrunk during the partially com pleted process of hardening. which it has undergone for several mil lenniums since. Evidences of a re- mote culture were found immedi- ately after we penetrated the hard layer which was the surface at the time of the burials.
 "The spot where the skulls lay embedded in the hard-pan is similar to the place where the primitive re mains of the first inhabitants of Scotland were found on what is known as the '50-foot beach. which, although now high and dry, was on the ocean bed in the early days of the Neolothic. approximately 35,000 years ago. There men came into eX- istence as the Neauderthal man was beginning to give away to the new inYasions from the east
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 Used Flint Spear Points.
 They used flint spear points of the same general appearance as those found with the skulls of the Santa. Barbara man, Closer examination and brought out more plainly their prim- itive character and resemblance to races which lived in Europe at a time estimated from 25,000 to 50,000 years ago.
 "Azetics, Mayas and Incas, and all the other breeds of American In dian are derived from the same an- cient strain and the ancient Santa Barbara, which we have discovered form an important link it the evolu- ton of man on this continent"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
San Barbara Discoveries Claim That Man First Crossed Over At Boring Straits

SANTA BARBARA, Cal, Nov. G. (By Associated ress)-Skulls and other findings of Dr. J. r. Harring- ton of the Smithsonian institute, in his searches here, have definitely es- tablished that America was discov- cred thousands of years before Co., lumbus' historical arrival, according to statement issued today by liar rington.
 Minute inspection of the skulls found imbedded in the rocks of Burt on Mound continues to point to the great remoteness of the era in which the Santa Barbara man lived" the statement said.
 The skulls and their geological horizon definitely establish the fact that America was discovered thou sands of years before Columbus his torical arrival by primitive men who crossed from Asia by way of Boring Straits, found an uninhabited land and laid the foundation of aborig- inal civilization.
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 Remote Culture Found.
 "The presence of the skulls and accompanying Neolitihs at the level at which they were found is attributed to the fact that the hidden layer of camp debris, which was formerly the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
BUILDING EXCEEDS. $1O O,O co FIGURE
Rhodes Park Manor Apart ment To Cost S50,000;
 Ice Plant Planned

Investments in new structures ex- ceeding the s100,000 mark were re- corded by City Building Inspector J. F. Spencer. Monday and Tuesday of this week. MT. Spencer states the permit for the auditorium is prac- tically a certainty for this month.
 Heading the list this week is the Rhodes Park Manor, beautiful structure that will be erected at a cost in the neighborhood of s5o,0o0. Plans for the new apartment house were being inspected by MT. Spencer Tuesday morning, the building plans calling for some half hundred rooms.
 The new apartment house will have two main floors, attic and basement and will be built fronting on Rhodes being old field stone and art brick. H. R. Maloney is putting It up.
 The Consumers Ice company took out a permit with Chief Clerk Claude Kendrick for a $16000 building to be erected at S11 Twenty-second street, the structure to be 60x130 feet and built of brick.
 The Drennen Motor company ob tained a permit for a new s10,000 garage to add to its battery of build ings.
 During the two days a great num- Der of small permits were issued run ming from $4,000 down to the hun dreds, but the aggregate fer the six teen hours of issuing went over the slo0,000 mark with plenty of room to spare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
GULF STATES REOPENS PLANTS AT GADSDEN
Blooming And Rod Mills Resume Operations-Five Furnaces At Work

The blooming mil land rod mill of the Gulf States Steel company at Alabama City, near Gadsden, resumed operations Tuesday, it was announced in Birmingham.
 The blast furnace of the company was relighted about a week ago, after undergoing thorough repairs, and manufacture of basic iron has been resumed. Four open hearth furnaces also have resumed operation. : The Gulf States Steel company, as we'll as the American Steel and Wire company, has been manufacturing nails for use in Japanese reconstruc- ton work, it became known Tuesday, when a small shipment. comprising about 100 tons, started on its way to the Orient by way of New Orleans. The company is also bidding on the recent inquiry received through the Japanese embassy in Washington. for 5000 tons of nails.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
Editor Hearst Licked.

NEW YORK, Nov. 6-Gov. Al smith and Tammany licked William Randolph Hearst in the big fight be- tween them over the New York su- preme court judiciary. and held their own in the election of a new state assembly.
 Democrats reelected Gov. Albert c. k1tchie in Maryland and strengthened their position in the state assembly.
 All this was indicated on the face or incomplete returns Tuesday night. and, summed up, there is very little significance to be attached to the results. As had been expected. the seven congressional elections neces- sltated by vacancies at Washington caused by deaths or resignatitns. ap- peared to have been filled without change of political complexion. Thad- deus c, Sweet was elected from the Thirty second New York district. a republican, to succeed the late Luther Mott, and Vermont returned a repub-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
DEMOCRATIC GAINS FELT IN ELECTIONS
Kentucky And Maryland Elect Democratic Governors.
 Other Results Given V
By ASSOCIATED PRESS

Complete returns show that forme" Representative Dale. republican. was elected yesterday a senator from Yer mont to succeed the late Senator Dillingham;. also a republican. This was the only sensatorial election in the country and gives the republicans a majority of six in the senate.
 Incomplete returns indicate the election of William J4 Fields, demo- crat. IS governor of Kentucky and give Governor Ritchie democrat, of Maryland, lead for reelection. In the only other gubernatorial cleo tion, H. L. Whitfield, democrat, was named governor of Mississippi with out opposition
 Seven Of nine vacancies in the House of Representative were filled, the only possible upset being the ap-' parent election in the Twenty fourth New York district of former Repre- sentative Fairchild. republican, who was defeated a year ago by J. Vim cent Ganly, democrat, now dead,
 The democrats retained Congress ional seats in the Eleventh and Sixteenth New York. Second North Carolina and Fourth Illinois districts while the republicans held their own in the Thirty second New York anG Second Vermont districts. On the face of these results the lineup in the next house will be republicans 225' democrats 200; socialist l; inde- pendent l, and farmer -laborite l. a republican majority of IT. with two vacancies still to be filled.
 The republicans retained their ma jority in the New York assembly. in- complete returns indicating that the democrats had lost at least six seats upstate.
 In number of states mayoralty contests shared in the public in terest with various state wide refer endum proposals. In Philadelphia the republicans elected w. T1ree1and kendrick mayor by an overwhelming majority, while in Detroit. Mayor Doremus, formerly democratic member of Congress. was reelected.
 Pennsylvania voters looked with favor on proposal to issue s10.O0O.- ooo in bonds for highway improve ments' while in Virginia a similar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
PRESS CLIPPINGS FOUND ON SUSPECT
 IN BURNING CASE

Jack Johnston, former United States marine, was arrested in a rooming house at 230S Fourth avenue, north, at 10:45 o'clock Tuesday night by Police Call Of ficers Ellzey and Payne. He was placed in city jail on danger ous and suspicious charge, cov- cred by ordinance 523-C. John ston is suspected in connection with the Tuscaloosa church mys- tery. clippings from Birmingham newspapers of Tuesday regard ing the case having been found when he was searched, accord ing to the officers. The name of Essie Lyon, whose photograph appears in The Age-Herald Wednesday morning, was writ ten on the back of a business card
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
BOARD CONF F|RMS CITY PROMOTIONS
Erickson Given $1O0 Raise. Handles Publicity For Mu-
 nicipaI Auditorium
EssIE BLAoKwooD LYON

Confirmation of recent municipal promotions, advances in pay and the creation and filling of several new posts was attended to by the city commission at its meeting Tuesday morning.
 O. G. Erickson. municipal music di- rector, was appointed manager of fhe audit ariuEf and ecretzsFy of the ctty's publicity bureau, his salary be- ing advanced to $250 a month, effec- tive as of October 1.
 A year ago MT. Erickson's salary was reduced from $500 to sf50 with the understanding that as his duties increased he would be compensated accordingly.
 The commission created the post of captain of the traffic squad. Ser geant W. ". Brent, now directing the squad, will, it was announced, be ap pointed to the office at the next meeting of the promotion and demo- ton board. The pay of police cap tain is $l75 month.
 pr. S. W. Sullivan, graduate in vet primary medicine, was appointed food inspector Of the department of health, at salary of $150 a month, dating from November l.
 J. F. Givens was appointed sani- tary inspector, with pay at $125 8 month.
 Miss May Reed was appointed a public health nurse with a salary of $l25 a month.
 M. E. McDuff was promoted to dl- rector of the bureau of identificat ton with a salary of s150 a month.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Barter, police wom- an, was given salary of $135 a month.
 The commission confirmed the ap- pointment of G. A. Denison as as- sistant director of the laboratory, Luther Smith as chemist, and John Lathen. Jr., as inspector of labora- tory supplies for the IS branch sta tions being established by the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
NOW GERMANY OFFERS BOOTLEGGERS IN CASH
Latest Sport Results From Scanty
 Of Dollars

BERLIN, Nov. e.-'How much did your bootlegger give you today" is the first question friends ask each other when they meet in between these days The bootleggers, how ever, do not deal In prohibited drinks, but in money, and the competition to obtain the best rates has displaced betting on the ponies as the autumn sport.
 The official rate fixed on the paper mark is APO, 900, 100000 to the dollar and theoretically that is all that can be paid, but those who can obtain foreign money get twice or three times as much for their dollars. pounds or other stable money in the blind pig" exchange which exist in many sections of the city.
 The banks have lost their exchange business and the regular exchange shops are not conducting their busi- ness over the counter, but are clear ing houses for persons needing paper marks as here unofficial agents, both men and women flock about them and negotiate secret deals. The arcades of the city are also great centers for the money dealers.
 Many gentlemanly bootleggers have their clienteles so well organized that they are able to call them up each morning and ask if there are any orders.
 Strangers coming to Germany are surprised at first by the large num- Der of persons endeavoting to attract their attention on the streets, that is the way the bootleggers pick up their first customers and lay the founda- tions for a regular business. They cannot make an open proposal to ex- change money until they are sure their prospective customers Is not a plain clothes man in the employ of the finance bureau.
 The newspapers allege that the banks are really financing the boot Ieggers and gathering in foreign money by that means, but the busi- ness is so scattered that 1t cannot be checked, despite the raids made on cafes and cabarets where the traders loiter.