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New Britain herald., 1923-09-06
DUES ARE INCREASED
Inter-Allicd Federation of Former
Combatants Takes Step Aimed At
German AyiatOrs.

Brussels, Sept. 6.-At the conclud-
ing session of the congress of the in
ter-allied federation of former COM
batants, it was voted to raise the an
organization from one centime to a
centime and a half with special as
sessment of ten centimes per member
for the year 1928, calculated at the
pre-war rate of exchang, This will
mean charge of two cents on AM
erican members.
The congress also amended res
olution adopted at the New Orleans
conference reading that any country
keeping armies for purposes of ag-
erosion should be outlawed, to in
clude such commercial organisms as
may win few days be transformed
into offensive weapons" This amend
ment was passed at the suggestion of
the French delegates who avowed
mercial aviation.
The veterans passed another resolu-
ton inviting all citizens of the world
DESTROYS of establishing a permanent
and Just peace to recommend to their
respective governments the calling at
the earliest possible moment of a
conference in succession to the Hague
work of disarmament in naval and
air forces anspiciously inaugurated at
Washington"
New Britain herald., 1923-09-06

cd 10 run another man he was agree
able and would not contest the nomi
nation,
As far as can be learned the repub
llieans will back Mr.. johnson for the
office and unless within the next few
days someone else throws his hat int
the ring he will have no opponent fol
the nomination.
Town Meeting 10 BE Held.
A town meeting will be held or
Sept. 10 at which the matter OF the
erection OF new school building will
be taken up. As far as can be ascer.
tanned there will be no objection b,
the voters as the need of the school Is
apparent. The chief point OF discus
sion is expected to be the manner In
which the money is TO be raised for
the building. II is known that certain
members OF the school board are In
favor OF borrowing the money on
short term notes while others are not
in favor of this plan.
Ladies Aid Meeting.
The ladies aid society of the Bap-
fist church at meeting held yester-
day afternoon planned number of
activities which will take place during
the winter months and which will be
announced later. Four new members
were added to the society. The meet
ing was well attended.
To Attend Field Day.
The local drum corps will attend
the T. A. B. Field day which will be
held at Lake Compounce Saturday
and will compete for prizes. The local
boys who made good impression at
the firemen's outing at the West
Shore are confident of bringing home
some of the trophies.
Briefs.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Freddette are
receiving congratulations on the birth
of a son.
There will be prayer meeting at
the Baptist church at 7:45 this eve
ming.
Miss Vivian Howard of Boston for
merly of this town, is visiting friends
here.
Mrs. IL. ID. Babcock of Buffalo, N.
Y. is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs George Ellis, of West Main
street.
Dancing Friday evening, to IL at
the Community Theater, first of the
weekly dances of the season. Music
by AL. Parry of Hartford. Let's CO.
advt.
For Sale--Hen Fertilizer. Inquire
Telephone 1922, Plainville, Conn.,
advt.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-06
DEFENDS S2,45O,0Oo SUIT
Princess Ola Humphrey Hassan Broad.
wood Denies Claim for Payment
Mladc by Los Angeles Attorney.


Made by Los Angeles Attorney.
Los Angeles. Sept 6.-Princess Ola
Humphrey Hassan Broadwood. for
merly an actress. the widow OF Prince
Hassan of Cairo. Egypt. and now the
wife of Captain Broadwood of the
British army. was expected to appear
in the superior court here today to de-
fend suit for s2,45o,o00 brought
against her by Herman l.. Roth. for
merly her attorney.
Roth charges the princess engaged
him to bring suit against the prince
for a divorce and entered into con-
stract with the attorney to share
equally with him the property award
expected as alimony settlement. While
the action was pending the world war
broke out. The prince Joined the
Turkish forces and was killed. The
British government turned over his
entire estate, said to have been valued
at $4.900,000, to his widow. Then, ac-
cording to Roth, she married Captain
Broadwood and failed to comply with
her alleged agreement with the attor-
ney.
The princess has entered denial of
Roth's allegation saying no divorce
was obtained, and asked the court for
the surrender of the alleged contract.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-06
School Clothes For Sturdy Boys
STARTING WITH SCHOOL ROOM S

Well Made Norfolk Suits OF worthy cloths In good
colors, all with extra pair pants. for boys to Is
years, $1,000 to S2fO0.
Juvenile Suits some jerseys in oliver and MILDLY
models in 8 to, s year Sizes Good values at $3.50
and $3.50 each. The colors are green and brown
heather.
Wash Suits, very desirable colorings. in to
years, at $3.50 to $500.
'.Kaynee" Blouses, and other standard makes,
sizes to 1s years. 800 to $500 each. Others in
to Is year sizes, for 7oc each
Sport Blouses, good for long time yet, white,
khaki and pongee to 16 years. soc each.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-06
Wonderful for Piles
Says Peterson

II you received every week dozen or
more letters like the ones below from peo-
pie who have suffered torments from piles,
wouldn't you feel happier than the man
whose life is devoted to money grabbing
ssGentlemen-I have been suffering with a
nstula for the past twenty years. During
that time I have tried numerous remedies,
all of which have failed.
Two months ago determined to give
Peterson's Ointment trial. The improve
ment was SO decided after using one box.
that I have continued, and on the compile
ton of the NTH box am now entirely cured.
This is written with the view of pass
ing along the good word to other suffer-
ers." Very truly yours, Chas. Y. Caswell.
$50 Third Street. Albany, n. Y.
Here's another from MFR. Edgar Thomas
age rs, of Hemlock. N. Y. He writes:
81 had the itching piles. also high blood
pressure. ] saw Petersons ad in the paper
I used one box and half of Peterson's
Ointment for itching piles and the piles
disappeared. also the high blosd pressure"
IS cents q box at all druggists.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-06

NOSE CL0GGED FROM
A COLD OR CATARRH
Apply Cream in Nostrils To
Open Up Air Passages.

All; What relief! Your clogged nos
trils open right up, the air passages
of your head are clear and you can
breathe freely. No more hawking,
snuffling. mucous discharge, headache,
dryness-no struggling for breath at
night, your cold or catarrh is gone.
Don't stay stuffed up, Get small
bottle of Ely's Cream Balm from your
druggist now. Apply a little of this
fragrant antiseptic cream in your
nostrils. let it penetrate through every
air passage of the head; soothe and
heal the swollen, infamed mucous
membrane, giving you instant relief.
Ely's Cream Balm is just what every
cold and catarrh sufferer has been
seeking. It's Just splendid.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-06
CURCIO IS GIVEN
Is DAYS SENTENCE
Fine for Driving While Drunk
Suspended--Other Cases Heard
PINCHES-COLE ENGAGEMENT
East Berlin and Berlin Tennis Players
To Meet-Building Association
Buys Additional Land-Well Baby
Conference Cnming-ItenS.

Frank Curcio of New Britain,
charged with driving an auto under
the influence of liquor, was fined 500
and given Is days jail sentence by
Judge George Griswold in the Berlin
town court last evening. The fine was
later suspended. The man entered no
appeal and was taken to Jail IN Hart
ford. His companions, Joe Flescher
and George Jennings, also of New
Britain, we're brought to court on
charges of drunkenness and were fined
81 and costs each. Jennings paid but
T'1escher was taken to Jail.
The case grew out of party in a
car on the Cat Hole road Monday
afternoon. Complaints from residents
OF that district brought Constable
Frank Brown to the scene. There
he found Curcio in an intoxicated
condition trying to run the car. The
two other men were also in the car,
showing the effects of drink. They
were all arrested.
John Frankowitz of Kensington
was given a Jail sentence of 80 days
for assault committed upon Walter
Bayzlewicz of New Britain. The fight
occurred on the Beach Swamp road
and Bayziewicz brought complaint
against his opponent. During the
trial it was brought out that Walter
was the instigator of the attack and
he was also given sentence of 90
days, all but is of which were sus-
pended.
Joseph j. Dunn of New York city
forfeited bonds of s25 for reckless
driving.
Edward H. Evans of Hartford, on
q. charge of driving with Illegal lights
on his car, was discharged upon pay
ment of costs amounting to $12.s1.
William Donovan of the New Haven
baseball team, charged with driving
without an operators license, was able
to produce the license at the court
session and his case was nolled.
r. j. Jackson of New Haven, charg-
ed with reckless driving and driving
without an operators license, was also
discharged.
Thomas H. Sweeney of Hartford,
charged with reckless driving. was
New Britain herald., 1923-09-06
Mayor Awaits Report
On HungerfOrd Court

Mayor A. M. Paonessa is awaiting
a report from Corporation Counsel
John H. Kirkham on the matter of
extending Hungerford Court to West
Pearl street, legal difficulties having
delayed the work which the executive
had hoped to have started early in the
year. An amicable adjustment is ex-
pected and the mayor desires that
work be undertaken as soon as this
agreement is reached money having
been appropriated for the extension.
The corporation counsel's report is ex-
pected this week.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-06
Big HOTEL DESTROYED
100000 Loss When Imperial Hotel
at Narragansett Pier is Burned
Nlassasoit Also Is Damaged.

Providence, Sept 6.-The Hotel I'm
'perial at Narragansett Pier We, de-
stroyed this morning by a fire which
is believed to have started about 4
o'clock in the attic of the fifth floor
as the result of defective wiring. The
loss is estimated at 100000. The Mas
sasoit hotel 100 feet away was ignited
and the servants quarters damaged.
Private houses nearby were scorched
but hard work by the firemen saved
them. Only the absence of high wind
prevented a large part of the pier
from being swept The Imperial fire
was discovered by a coast guard. All
in the hotel got out safely.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-06

fined s25 and costs amounting to
$13.06. Later SIS was RENTED by
the judge.
Engagement Announced
Mr. and Mrs. George Cole of East
Berlin announce the engagement of
their daughter. Bertha Frances, to
Robert P. Pinches, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Pinches of Worthington
Ridge. Miss Cole is we'll known in
Berlin and East Berlin and has late
ly been managing her brothers store
on Berlin street. Since the store was
purchased from Blake G. Woodruff
she has been in charge of 1t. Mr..
Pinches Is in partnership with his
father, under the name of John
Pinches & Son, Inc.i of New Britain.
The date for the wedding has as yet
not been set.
Big Battle Coming
Although many Berlin people do
not realize it, they are living on the
eve of one of the greatest encounters
known in the history of Berlin, the
fight between two districts of the
town for supremacy---in tennis. The
East Berlin tennis sharks and the
Berlin hounds of the net have arrang-
ed series of sets for next Saturday
in East Berlin. The best players of
The Worthington district will journey
to East Berlin, where they will be
met by their opponents armed to the
teeth with rackets and other deadly
equipment, with which they hope to
send the invaders scurrying for home
along the Middletown road.
The Berlin delegates will be Jim"
Thompson, Chase Coale, Fred Troup
and Bob" Silsby Waiting for them
on the home territory will be the for
nidable lineup OF Art" Ed and
Vic" Benson and Hal" Clark. All
Of these men have proved themselves
players of high calibre and large
crowd will be present to watch the
single and double sets.
st. NIary's Team Coming
AS the attraction for next Sunday
afternoon Manager p. j. Buckley of
he All kensington baseball team, has |
lrranged to match his squad against |
he st. Mary's team of Meriden at the |
oercival avenue field. The st. Marys |
line comes we'll recommended for fast |
,laying and it is expected that the |
III Kensingtons will again have an
'ther hard battle on their hands.
The squad will meet this evening |
md tomorrow evening at the field for
practice and all members are urged |
o be present at the diamond early.
Well Baby Conference
Another Well Baby conference will
re held in Foresters' hall, Kensington,
Wednesday afternoon, September IL,
rom 2 to o'clock. The attention
# mothers is called to the practical
demonstration of the preparation of
eeding, also purees and mashed vege-
ables, which will be given tomorrow
t the Connecticut State Fair, Char
er Oak park. Hartford.
Buys More Property.
The Berlin Building association has
dded another tract of land to its
oldings, having purchased the prop
rty on Damon's Hill, Berlin, east of
he home of Arthur Bushnell. 1t re-
emily purchased the old hotel prop
rty on Berlin street. 1t is expected
hat the buildings on both pieces of
and will be torn down eventually,
ut several streets through that Sec
ion, erecting several houses there.
his will be vast improvement over
he present appearance of the prop
rty. 1t will also tend to bring more
eople to Berlin.
On Auto Trip
New Britain herald., 1923-09-06

School Caps in one piece and 81 styles at $3.50
to $3.50 each Extra Value offered In one piece top
for 500 each. Norfolk style for S1.25 EACH New
small shape, eight quarter, for $3.50 each.
Special In Odd Pants, to II years, S1.88, $2.50
and up. Made OF Corduroy, to Is, at $f88 to So.
Plain Corduroy, to . years, $3.50 pair Odd Plain
Mixed, to Q years. for $3.50 and s1.75 pair. Blue
Serge for $500 and $225 pair.
sweaters of well known make. full sizes and fast
coors, for boys to Is years For little Fellows
have coat style, and slip models, brown, blue
and combination colors, to years. $3.9S, $3.50
to $3.50 each.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-06

and Kensington recently played, was
won by East Berlin by a score of II
to s. The second game between East
Berlin and the Berlin Construction
Co. was called In the fourth inning on
account of rain, score standing 4-3
In favor of the Berlin Construction
Co.
There will be a celebration of the
Holy Communion at st. Gabriel's
church Sunday morning at o'clock.
Rev. Samuel Sutcliffe of New Britain
will have charge of the service.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-06
Ford in Washington; May
Be About Muscle Shoals

Washington, Sept. 6.--Henry Ford
came to Washington today accom-
panied by several of his advisers and
made an appointment to see Secre-
during the afternoon. 1t was assum-
ed Mr.. Ford's visit had some con-
nection with his offer for the war de-
partment plant at Muscle Shoals.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-06
MAPLE HILL NEWS


A meeting will be held al the town
hall Monday evening, Sept, 10, day
light saving time, 10 discuss the sai-
aries for town officials, Relieving
this meeting al o'clock there viii
be a republican caucus 10 dominate
candidates for town OFFICES,
The school board met last evening
and reported that the schools iaNe all
been renovated, painted and Narnish'
cd and coal for the winter IN the
bins, Three new teachers have been
added, A. the Elm Hill school Miss
Evelyn II, strong, principal. and Miss
Dorothy Allworth, have been added,
Mrs, Edelson and Miss Goldena y,
Remission have been reanpointed'
Mr., and Mrs, Nelson Mann and Mrs,
Rose Mann motored 10 Boston Bat
urday TO be gone two weeks,
Mr., and Mrs, Royal u, poane enr
tertained al bridge Saturday evening
Prizes were won by q, II, Taylor, Will
liam =, sternberg, Mrs Lesehorn and
Mrs. @. II. Taylor Refreshments wefu
served,
William Il, Burke attended the fu-
neral OF his brother In Boston last
Friday
Mrs. Theodore Monier and two
daughters. Jeane and Frances. have
returned home after spending siA
weeks In the Adirondacks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bollerer and
daughter. Mabel. motored 10 New
York for a few days visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer w. Pape and
family who have been at Point
o'Woods for two weeks have returned
home.
The membership committee OF the
Woman's Literary club met With Mrs.
N. Mann last Friday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon a. sprague and
family have returned from q three
weeks vacation trip.
The Garden club will hold its Sec
ond flower show Friday afternoon and
evening at the Congregational church
parish house. Bulbs. cut flowers,
food and Ice cream will be sold.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. J. Skinner and
guest. Mrs. Alice Carrier OF Califor-
MIA, spent the weekend at Canoe har-
Dor.
Mr. and Mrs. William kinner OF
Golf street. were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. William II. Nissen OF Middle
town over Labor Day.
The fall term of the Newington
schools will open Wednesday. Sep |
TENDER IL.
William Z. Burk and family left
for Tampa, Florida, their flu
ture home.
Mrs. A. j. Leschorn and Mrs. Royal |
IS. Doane were recent guests of Mrs. |
Powers of Cromwell, for
mery of Maple Hill.
DR.. and Mrs. Arthur Grant of Golf
street entertained DR.. and Mrs. |
Wright and family of Hartford over
he weekend and the holiday.
Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Proudman with
laughter, Edith, of Bridgeport, spent
he weekend and Labor day with
Everett X |
New Britain herald., 1923-09-06
WEAK, RUN down
and AIL|NG
Lydia |. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound Brought Relief When
Other Medicines Failed
Winston Salem, N. CT was weak
and rundown and had trouble with my

side. ! had been TAX
ing medicine for q
longtime andnothing
seemed to do me any
good. My husband
went to the drug
store and he said to
the clerk, I want the
best medicine you
have for wonen's
troubles. He gave
him a bottle Of Lydia
E. Pinkhain's Vege-
knklA CNS>A~AxSxl ~ =
New Britain herald., 1923-09-06
ASK MORTGAGE EXTENSION

Washington, Sept. 6.-Authority
was asked of the interstate COM
merce commission today by the
Hartford and Connecticut Western
railroad to extend for ten years $780,
900 worth of six per cent first mort
gage bonds which matured July /.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-06
HoNoRs FOR LAFAYETTE.

New York, Sept. 6.-America cele-
brated today the anniversary of La
fayette's birth and the battle Of the
Marne.. Ceremonies were held in
various cities throughout the country.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-06
Feels New Life and Strength

Keene, N. 1T was weak and run.
down and had backache and all sorts Of
troubles which women have. found
great relief when taking Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound and also
used Lydia E. Pinkham's Sanative
Wash. am able to do my work and feel
neville and strength from the Vegeta-
bic Compound. | am doing all can to
advertise it.. Mrs. A. F. HAMMOND,
" Carpenter Street, Keene, N. H.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-06

Signs of Worms: Constipa-
ton, deranged stomach. swollen
upper lip. offensive breath, hard
and full stomach with pains,
pale face, eyes heavy and dull,
short, dry cough. grinding of
the teeth, tongue coated and
covered with little red points,
starting during sleep with
troublesome dreams, slow fever.
Mrs. Henry johnson, S2e
Hayward Ave. Baltimore, says:
Il have bought DIR. True's
Elixir for over 10 years and
know 1t is good"
Mrs. H. N. Roberts, sol Asy-
lum ST., Flint, Mich, says: MY
little girl is relieved of her
worms" And in later letter
wrote: Baby is fine and II was
your medicine. DIR. True's Elixir,
that helped her."
Don't experiment-buy DR..
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Laxative and Worm ExpeIler.
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New Britain herald., 1923-09-06

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pure quality.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-06

it has helped me. In a short time was
able to do my homework, and now ] am
not only able to do every bit of that and
washing and ironing, but help my hus-
band at the store and feel good all the
time. Mrs. L. K. MYERS, 1909 E. 14th
St., Winston Salem, N. C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07
RANDOM NOTES


 Miss Jennie Hood Hunt is in Gads- den, the guest of Mrs. Carol Foster. Mrs. George Connors is visiting in Atlanta.
 Mrs. Frank Coleman has returned from visit to Mrs. Will Kilby In Anniston.
 Miss Elizabeth Smith has returned from a visit to Miss Daisy Henry in Anniston.
 Mrs. Lucille Gaston Jordan will leave next week for Atlanta, to be the guest of friends.
 Miss Katheryn Morrow has re. turned from a visit to her sister and brother, Mir. and Mrs. E. W. Morrow in Jacksonville.
 Miss Willie. Crawford has returned from visit to friends in Tuskegee. Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Fairfax have returned after a three months stay in Florida visiting Miami and othel east coast resorts.
 pr. and Mrs. c. Travis Drennen oi Hot Springs, Ark, will arrive the first of next week to be among the out-of-town guests at the Drennen. Alexander wedding, which will be sofemnized December 12 at the High land Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07
BIRMINoHAM AGE.xERALD FRIDAY DECEMBER 7, 1923
Program This Euening
 At Temple Emanu-El

The oratorio, Judas Maccabaeus," by Handel, will be presented this evening at Temple Emanu-El at 8 o'clock, under the direction of Mrs. Edna Gockel Gussen. The public is cordially invited to hear the follow ing program:
 Organ, Andant.no from Persian Suite (Stoughton).
 Anthem, Mourn Ye Afflicted" :" from Judas Maccabaeus" (HandeD Selections from the oratorio, Judas Maccabaeus" (HandeD: Chorus, Father Whose Almi ghty Power" baritone, T Feel the Deity Within Arm, Arm Ye Brave:" so- prano, 70 Let Eternal EIenours Crown His Name From Mighty Kings He Took the Spoil;" chorus, Hail, Judea, Happy Land,,a tenor. Thanks to My Brethern How Vain Is Man Who Boasts in Fight" bari soprano, "Ah! Wretched Israeli tenor. My Arms! Against this Cor gias Will I Go Sound An Alarm; ;'' chorus, We Hear" alto, Father of Heaven;" soprano and alto, 70 Love- ly Peace;" chorus, Sing Unto God.p
 The soloists for the occasion are Myra Bancroft Olive, soprapo; Mrs, P J. Smith, contralto; J. P. Mcclure, tenor; Leon Cole, bass; assisted by Mrs. A. c. Montgomery. Elizabeth Roberts. Mrs. Alice Simpson, Mrs. F. Mrs. Morris Newfield, Mrs. John Peck, Carlton P. Smith, Edwin Hickey, Charles Bernhard, Imogene Veil and Fred Lewis.