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Evening star., 1923-04-01

tisek Bakule, principal of the school,
the children, several of whom were
once considered to be hopeless Grip
pies, will bear a special letter OF
greeting to the children OF the Junior
American Red Cross from President
Thomas G. Masaryk of the Czecho-
slovak Republic. The Czechoslovak
Red Cross, of which Miss Alice
Masarykova, daughter of the presi-
dent, is the leader, has made the visit
financially possible and the tour in
the United States will be under the
auspices of the American Red Cross.
The itinerary and program will be
announced later. but it is known that
Washington will be one of fifteen
large cities to be visited.
Purpose of Concerts.
The visitors hope to be able to re-
pay the Czechoslovak Red Cross the
expenses of the trip to America and
to contribute to the national chill
dren's fund of the Junior American
Red Cross out of concert receipts.
Their desire is to give to the ma
tional children's fund 25 per cent Of
the receipts: to the Czechoslovak Red
Cross so per cent and to retain rs
per cent for the completion of the
Bakule School in Urague. II the so
per cent set aside for reimbursement
of the CZechoslovak Red Cross
should prove more than enough for
the object, the surplus will be de-
voted to helping Russian refugee
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children now within the borders OF
Czechoslovakia
Included amorg the offerings of
music the children have on their pro-
gram is a miniature operetta, "The
Gingerbread Hut" based on Grimn1's
fairy story of HanseI and Gretel
The following appears amid ornate
hand decorations on the first sheet
of the music: dedicated to the
Juniors of the American Red Cross -
A message to American juniors ac-
companies It, which says, In part:
I'VE are indebted to you for having
lent us helping hand full of
strength while ours was weakened by
misery and suffering And so your
aid restored our forces and we are
again able to return to our work
The Bakule School sends the first in
stalment on its debt; they have got
up for you a musical story to gladden.
your hearts.
Now. our musical composers-and
we have lots OF them-have trans
formed unpretentious popular songs
into fine. artistic compositions in
stilled with the peculiarities or the
Czech national spirit. Some Of them
are admired even outside the from
tiers of our own country"
Evening star., 1923-04-01
GRATEFUL TO i. S. J.
JUNIOR RED CROSS
CzechosIovakian School Stu
dents to Express Thanks
for Aid Received.

Gratitude for what the Junior
American Red Cross has been able to
do for the children of Czechoslovakia
in the pioneer days of that country's
history will be expressed by thirty
five students of the Bakule School
at Prague. who are to leave for the
United States within IL short time 10
give concerts and exhibit rare handi-
work to American audiences, espe-
cially school children.
Under the direction of Prof. Fran
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Notes of Art and Artists

! includes some extremely beautiful
work. Take. for example. "The Gorge
Below the Whirlpool" by W. H. Por-
terfield: or The Way Up" by Fol-
som Rich; Shadow Design" by H.
w. Hartung; "Pennsylvania Station,
New York" by DR.. D. J. Ruzicke,
Schaef; The Canyon" by George D.
Drew. each one. of which is essen
TALLY a work of art, a beautiful in
depreciation of light and shade on
objects out of doors. landscape and
architectural themes Most notable
perhaps for exceptional quality of
shadow and light is pennsylvania
Station, New York" which is both
definite and indefinite in treatment,
rarely beautiful print Or, again,
Shadow Design" by G.. W. Hartung,
also an architectural theme, is
rendered with much the quality that
one finds in Cameron's etchings.
The figure work is less notable, but
there is in the collection a very
charming portrait study of a young
woman in black by Rabinowitch. and
a very delightful child portrait by
Robert B. McGeorge, both Of which
are extremely artistic.
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Fogg Museum. Among those who
Will present papers is Duncan Phil
lips of this city, who, will read a
monograph on Arthur p Davies.
David N. Robinson of Johns Hopkins
University is president of the asso-
citation.
MISS ELLEN DAY HALE and Miss
Gabrielle Clements of Washing
ton have been spending the winter
in Charleston, where they will remain
probably through this month. Miss
Hale writes that the roses are tum-
bling over every wall, as we'll as the
Wistarla; that there is something
new to be seen from her studio win
dow each Notwithstanding iris, poet
naroissus and other fiowers-and q
good deal to be heard from the
nocking birds and their neighbors
Alfred Hutty and his wife, Mr.. and
Mrs. Birge Harrison and Mr.. and
Mrs. William p. Silva, all we'll known
in Washington. are painting or etch-
ing there at present. AS in the early
days, Charleston is ranking again as
an art center. Both Miss Hale and
Miss Clements have been etching.
A MIA MILO UPJOHN has been in
the west recently making draw
ings Of little Indian children for the
Red Cross. A number of these draw
tnSS, some in color, others I'm black
Evening star., 1923-04-01
THE United States Shipping Board

THE United States Shipping Board
has commissioned Howard Chan
dlar CEristy to paint portraits of six
of the Presidnets of the United
States--John Adams, John Quincy
Adams, James Monroe, Martin Van
Buren, James X. Polk and James A.
Garfield--to be placed on vessels of
the boards passenger fleet in the
presidential class.
LEILA MECHLIN
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and white, are to be seen now in the
hall adjacent to the auditorium in
the Red Cross building They are
charming interpretations of child
life, well drawn, characteristic. spon-
taneous, and, what Is more. they pos
sess the human appeal which Is uni
versally understood.
X r
A T the Enrich Galleries, New York
is now on exhibition a collection
of paintings, drawings. prints and
sculpture by former members of the
oamoufiage section and the official
war artists, among them are Andre
Smith and John Taylor Arms,
l.. II. Blashfield Sheldon Pennoyer
and Ernest PeiNotto ctchers; Harry
Townsend and Kerr Eby. illustrators,
Snd Harry Herring, sculptor.
There are ia exhibits included in
the collection, and those which re-
main unsold during the week will
be auctioned Tuesday evening.
Evening star., 1923-04-01

The telephone industry in the
United States gives employment to
more than 100000 persons.
Evening star., 1923-04-01

A n exhibition of paintings by
N Emil Carlson will open Tues
II day of this week in the Cor
cOran Gallery of Art 1t will
Evening journal., 1923-01-26

constitute the senatorial districts,
replacing the two present senatorial
districts. Instead of eleeting only
one representative from each district
IL Is proposed that two shall be
chosen. One senator will be elected
from each of the new five senatorial
districts in place Of one each from
the two present senatorial districts
These changes will give the city
a total delegation OF IS instead OF
seven out Of a total Of so members
Of the General Assembly.
The following committee was
chosen TO present the bill to the
Legislature: Mayor Harvey, Chnrles
II. Ten Weeges. former Senator
James W. Robertson. Harry Emmons
and Leon Walker.
Evening journal., 1923-01-26
REPRESENTATION
BILL FINISHED
Draft Designed to Increase
City's Delegation Ready
p for Legislature
LAWMAKERS TO GET
MEASURE ON MONDAY

Work Of revising the draft of the
bill designed 10 increase Whining
rton's representation in the General
Assembly was completed at a meet
ing in the Office of Mayor Harvey
4 yesterday afternoon.
Harry Emmons, attorney, who has
drawn the measure, presented the
b.ll, which was accepted by the
: subcommittee of the Citizens Com
mittee for Increased Representa-
tion. IL Is expected the bill will be
introduced at Dover on Monday.
Boundaries Of the five present
representative districts OF the CITY
! are left unchanged. and will also
Evening journal., 1923-01-26

distinction OF being the oldest in
point OF membership OF the few
members who comprise Thomas A
Smyth Post. No. /. G. a. r.. OF this
city, having Joined the local post
shortly after its formation, by trans
fer from Rankin Post, No. 10, Of
Evening journal., 1923-01-26

celebrating his s1f birthday an
nlversary at his home 14O5 River
view avenue.
Mr.. Gentieu is veteran employe
Of the dupont company. having re-
tired II years ago after a service
Of 80 years. He is also a veteran
Of 1.-The civil War. having served
three years In the 18th Connecticut
Infantry Volunteers. He has the
Evening journal., 1923-01-26

Brooklyn. y. Y.
The many friends OF Mr. Gentieu
will be -,leased TO know that he II en-
joying health. having recovered from
tho severe illness OF a few months
ago and is taking a lively interest
in the topics OF the day.
Evening journal., 1923-01-26
hlsgCssa
The HeaIthfi,I Spread for Bread

that rings in the change on the old
adage of penny wise and pound
foolish.
If you're accustomed to buying
the highest priced Spread for
bread, Nucoa cuts your Spread
bill in half-a fifty per cent minus
in price and Quality plus.
Nucoa is made from the rich,
energy-givirg fat pressed from
the snow-white meat of the
cocoanut, to which the purest of
milk is added. There are no off
seasons for Nucoa-as in the
Spreads that are finest in June
Nucoa is always finest every
month and every day in the year
fresh, pure, wholesome, and
with a favor unsurpassed.
N r. In cold wedther sou need
food for energy and ,UGrrnth.
The food experts recommend hot
griddle cakes as an energy and
Udrrnth producing breakfast. And
ere recommend delicious Nucod melt
ing in as the ideal breakfast for
goodness, energy and tUdr1nth.
THE NUCOA BUTTER co.
Evening journal., 1923-01-26
VETERAN 81 YEARS OLD

Pierre Gentieu. weA known TO the
residents OF duPonts Banks and the
western section OF the city. today is
Evening journal., 1923-01-26
Penny WiSe-Pound Wise

It's the pennies you save in the
price and the quality you get in
pound of
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
DENY WIfECAUSED
PASTORS suicide
Mrs, Jones' Daughter Says He
Was One al Fault

New York, Oct. ll..Mrs, Mar,
Topper Jones Of sss West FoFty.thiFd
street, Sides of the Rev, William
John Jones. an EpiseeRalian clergy
man, who ended his life In a hotel IN
Kansas city on Monday night, did not
break up her family life 20 be on the
stage, but for sis years slroys TO pro-
vide livelihood for herself and her
fiye children while the husband Was
contributing nothing 10 their support,
according 10 Mrs. jones own story
and 10 a statement made yesterday by
Miss Edith Ellis. the playwright. an
Intimate friend Of the family.
Mrs, Jones Eas Frustrated yesteF-
day but her daughter Isabel said on
behalf OF her melheri
"The clergyman did not leave the
actress because of her stage life, but
the actress left the clergyman because
he made life impossible. My mother
had never pressed for a divorce for
fear II would wreck his career. The
letter he left was a pitiful attempt 10
square himself with the world. II
was garbled account. No doubt
MNfn Nv saw tHht tnt fhUfiigs hittf
years OF struggling. were at last be-
ginning 10 make their way. he was
stricken by the pangs OF conscience
and, In NJ OF remorse and brood
Ing over the past. took his life."
Miss Ellis said: mfr. Jones himself
wanted the divorce. but. as an Episco-
paiian clergyman. he could not re.
main In the church II his wife obtain
ed a decree from him. She offered 10
let him bring suit against her II he
wished. and he was supposed 10 be
arranging this action when he decid-
ed 10 kill himself instead. have
known Mrs. Jones FIVE years. Instead
OF attempting 10 disrupt her home,
she has fought single handed bitter
night against circumstances"
Miss Ellis said that husband and
wife last saw each other on Sept. IS
In Philadelphia. when Mr.. Jones' last
words to his wife we're: MARY, you
are the noblest woman ! have ever
known. My faith In you has held me
10 whatever good there is in me-"
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
CITY ITEMS.

Engine companies Ne. sna . were
called out b. a siiil alarm ~ s;sl
e'eleek yesterday afternoen "a extin-
eaish blaze in Piie Of wood on tbs
reef Of the csnlFsl hsisi, The dam
age MAS slight
New Victor release At Morans'.-
adsi.
The annual meeting az the New
Britain Welfare Association which
aas scheduled for last evening MAS
postponed until next Wednesday eve,
ming,
Marai Gras. T, A. u. Fair adVi.
The Luther League Of the First
Lutheran church will hold a regular
meeting this evening al o'clock,
Refreshments will be served.
Jubilee Blues" by Belle Baker,
G, L, Pierce a Go,=adsi,
The. police have been notified OF
The suspension Of the operators H.
eense Of Cyrus sh.smaker Of So
Court street and Anesandro Xanelli
of Go Oak street.
Al new models showing al Fall
Ford Auto Show. 10 a, IN, 10 10 p. M,
all this week-adu,
The committee in charge OF the as
tournament 10 be staged by the New
britain lodge OF Elks will meet al
the Elks' club tonight al 1870 o'clock.
Edward Ryan reported % the po-
lice this morning that a watch was
stolen from his room al city hail yes
lerday.
carnation night. Friday. nj Ford
Auto Show. 200 East Main street.
advt.
Unity Rebekah lodge viii meet in
l. o. o. r. hall Friday evening.
Members OF the degree team will
meet for rehearsal,
Day by day when you are down our
way stop In and hear the new releases
In Columbia and Vocation Records.
All the latest and most popular
always In stock. We have new num-
bers every day. John A. Andrews & Co.
-ndvt.
At the Daughters OF Scotia bazaar.
held "Wednesday. Miss Dolly Krick
was awarded the red riding hood |
doll. Miss Elizabeth Miller the baby
doll and basslnct. Mrs. James
Pattison, the infants blanket. Mrs
David Morrison, the Lady Wallace
cake, Mr.. Forester. the d. OF s.
cake and Mr.. Wolfe. the five pound
fox of candy.
Fall Ford Auto Show. 200 East
Main street; all week.-adyt.
Maggie" Some song. Vocation
Record. John A. Andrews & Co..
,dyt
Mrs. Ralph La Branche. a. La
Sranche and Edward Squircs win
cave for New York tonight. They
will attend the world series games.
New Victor Records every Friday,
:. l.. Pierce & Co.--advt.
Pianos, Talking Machines. c. l..
Pierce & Co.-adyt.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
TRY FATHER ron MURDER
Accused Says Shooting Of Daughter In
Quarrel Was Accidental

New York. Oct. i1.-cologero Mo
ginvi was placed on trial in general
sessions yesterday, charged with the
murder of his daughter, Mrs. camcla
Favetto. 10 years old. In his home at
217 Chrystic street. ON May Is. He
is accused of killing his daughter and
shooting his wife when they upbraid-
ed him for harshncss to his son JOS
eph, II.
MoginI declared that the shooting
was due TO an accident. He said that
his wife and daughter knocked him
down and were beating him and that
he fired the shots to brighten them off.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
TELECRAPHIC NEWS FLASHES

Oklshems legislature complete
plans for launching Impeachment pro
eeediass against Gogernor Walton
Rieiing charges against y, g
Jeweii, grand dragon Of the h, y. X
IN Oklahoma, are dismissed,
National wholesale druggists, ~
Cleveland convention. demand that
prohibition bureau help drive out Of
business druggists Who bring stigma
20 legitimate business men,
Maine mill superintendent is hned
$40 In federal court al Portland for
sending offensive letter 70 Command
en- owsley of American Legion,
National Equal Rights League, a
negro organization. asks Governor
Pinehot 10 intervene in behalf Of nes
gFoes reported driven from their
homes in Stowe county, renna,
John u. Rockefeller Jr,, gives
$500. 600 and promises 100000 more
10 New York geological society,
Dartmouth college senior student
governing council vigorously opposes
thinking OF intoSieanis by undergrad
yates,
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
uNvEn CIVIL WAR TABLET
Daughters OF Confederacy Mark Place
OF Last SkirInish

Asheville, N. c., Oct. 11.-A bronze
tablet marking the scene of the last
skirmish Of the civil war was unveiled
at Waynesville yesterday by members
Of the Daughters Of the Confederacy.
First District of North Carolina.
Among the speakers were Mrs. Ida
Conley Linder. daughter of Lieut..
Robert E. Conley, who commanded
the southern force in the last fight
five weeks after the surrender of Gen.
Lee at Appomattox.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie N. Davis and
Mrs. William G.. Leonhart of New
York have joined friends at Grove
Park Inn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Kent and
the Misses Caroline and Elizabeth
Kent have returned after motor trip
to New York.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
AUTOS KILLED "A
IN n. !. IN MONTH
OF Thsss 50 Were Little Children,
Records Show

ses Jerk. Oct. ii.-iiarren q. Cell
iisr. special deputy police commits
siensF. made public yesterday s,alis'
ties compiled by the police depart
msni showing that "a persons had
beeH killed IN street accidents IN this
city In September. one less than In
the same month last year, OF the
victims 80 wre under NJ years OF age,
Mr.. Collier sent a statement 10 the
board Of edueaiion in which he peint-
81 cut that ~ OF the children sere
killed while crossing the streets AZ
places ether than the regular cross
inEs. one only at street crossing and
two while playing games In the road
way, Two children were killed while
stealing rides on vehicles. four while
on roller skates In the streets and one
while riding a bicycle. Another was
killed In a collision between vehicles.
lie emphasized In the report the
danger of crossing thoronghfares al
points away from the crossings and
explained that police lioutenants had
given safety lectures 10 1898 school
children and conducted lightweight
meetings for ehauffeurs and drivers of
automobiles. Policemen, he said. had
reported LAS instances where they
had given children warnings and g.
SEQ cases OF persons found Jay walk
Ing" In the streets.
The summary OF adult deaths in
automobile accidents showed that
four had been killed while crossing
streets with umbrellas held In front
of them. two boarding or alighting
from street cars, four falling from
moving vehicles and one falling from
a vehicle Jared by defective pave
ment.
One fatal accident. II was shown.
was due TO defective brake on a mo-
tor car. and fifty-three persons were
Injured In accidents from the same
cause. Policemen attached TO the
Brake Inspection Squad OF the Ru-
reau of Public Safety, of which Mr..
Collier Is the head. reported that
1856 motor vehicles out OF io.461
had been found In September TO have
had defective brakes and that 270
convictions had been obtained in the
Traffic Court of drivers operating
motor vehicles with unsafe brakes or
steering gear.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
City Advertisement
Addition To Frame Dwelling Owned
ny Jacob W, Juengst
1873 Curtis st.

Notice is hereby given that a hear
ing will be held before the Board OF
building Commission, City of New
Britain, in Room Ala, City Hall at
$50 O'Clock p. m. Wednesday, Octo-
her 18th, on the proposed addition to
u frame dwelling owned by Jacob W.
Juengst. located at 1873 Curtis street.
All persons interested are requested
TO be present at said hearing. IL they
the above. q
j. C. GILCHREEST,
Building Inspector.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11

VIVA. r. elsFk Of Flinl glsss werk
irs uniea tells American Federation
ef Labor convention thai more shis-
ksK glasses are made neK thaR u
DAYS before prohibition, Y
sailor Freedman, Chicago augilist.
il slnggsd and beaten In Milwaukee
end SO badly hurt that he camel so
an with sehsdrled night against Pink
81 Mitchell tonight,
Captain c, y, PlummeF. senior siee-
commander Of the American Legion,
advises Portland, Oregon, labor COM
eenlien that the American legion
plans 10 put out az business every
feFsiga language newspaper in the
United states,
L, =, Attorney Robert %. Harris AZ
neslen says II 10 as much the duty Of
courts 10 hold eVer-Eealous prohibition
agents within the Law as 10 punish
beetlessers'
Three men are killed and i've in
jpned In United states submarine eN-
plosion of San Pedro. Cal.
United States has submitted 20 Ger
many draft Of trade and consular
agreement. Berlin adviees say,
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
PLANE LANDS IN STREET


New York. Oct. ii.--skimming
over Riverside Drive Mt 10 miles an
hour. Lieut.. Edwin johnson of
Mitchell field today effected partly
successful landing on a New York
city street tho first ever attempted.
One wing OF his sperry Messenger.
the smallest machine in practical
service. was crushed. however. and
the propeller damaged when the
plane swerved 10 the earth near
Grants tomb and crashed into a lamp
post.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
Waiting for Governor to
Act on State Farm Matter

Lyme. Conn, Oct. 11.--At the meet
Ing of the board of directors of the
state farm for women yesterday the
first held since August Mrs. Helen
Rogers of Hamden who is the central
figure In the controversies involving
the farm administration and manage
rnent and Mrs. Minor of Waterford,
were not present II was learned today.
After the meeting 1t was said that the
directors are waiting for Governor
Templeton to act on the situation as
II now exists.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
CHANGES IN AUTO COMPANY

Francis r. McGauley, formerly an
electrical engineer for the New York,
New Haven and Hartford Railroad
company, has purchased one-third
interest in the Automatic Sales and
Service Co.. local Ford agency. J. G..
Kossick and o. H. Flore of Springfield
are the other members of the COM
pany. Mr.. McGauley has been made
general manager and treasurer; Ralph
G. Lawrence is sales manager and
Harold Judd, formerly Of the Elmer
Automobile Co., is managing the
service department. George Leghorn,
also formerly with the Elmer COM
pany, has joined the sales force. The
company was recently incorporated
for $4,000.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
Hearing on Frame Addition
To House i'm Fire Zone

A public hearing will be given by
the building commission. at 1880
o'clock on the evening of October IL
relative to an application filed by
Jacob w. Juepgst for permission to
make alterations to his house at 1873
Curtis street, The building is within
the fire limits and since the proposed
alterations would be frame construc-
ton, 1t is required by ordinance that
public hearing be held If there are
no objections and the commissioners
approve. a permit will be granted.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
ST. MARKS CHURCH NOTES

An important and interesting meet
ing of the Woman's Auxiliary will be
held this evening at o'clock In the
Guild Room. All women of the par
ish are cordially invited and urged to
attend. Meeting will be followed by a
social hour. when refreshments will
be served.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
SHOWER FOR MISS NAR

A miscellaneous shower was ten
dered Miss Anne v. Nair last evening
at the home of Mrs. Minnie Feigen-
baum OF IS Willow street. Many
guests we're present and Miss Naier
was the recipient of many beautiful
and useful gifts The feature of the
evening was mock marriage in
which Miss Bessie Dubowy was the
bride and Miss Sadie Kirshnit the
groom. Miss Lee Kramer was the
clergyman. The house was prettily
decorated and a. buffet luncheon was
served.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
100000 Loss BY FIRE
Gadsdcn Car Works, Auxiliary Of
Southern Hallway, l. Destroyed In
Alabama City This Morning.

Gadsden. Ala, Oct. 11.-F'ire today
destroyed the erecting shed OF the
Gadsden car works, an auxiliary of the
Southern railway and adjoining prop
erty causing loss estimated at $780,
400. Seven hundred men were tenn
porarily thrown out OF employment.
Sixty-six new box cars, two stores.
one residence, grist mill and several
small buildings were destroyed
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
City Advertisement
BIDS. COMMONWEALTH AVE.
GI,lI-lNIyG

Sealed bids will be received at the
office of the Board of Public Works
City Hall, Room 206, until 1880 O'Clock
Tuesday, Oct. 10th, 1923, for the lay
ing of sewers in Commonwealth Ave-,
for a distance of about 100 feet.
Proposal blanks may be, obtained
and specifications may be secured at
the above office.
The city reserves the right to reject
any and all bids, or to accept any bid.
BOARD or PUBLIC WORKS,
Geo. H. Johnson, Secretary,
New Britain herald., 1923-10-11
KILLED BY LIGHTNING

Kingstown, st. Vincent, b. W. ].
Oct. 11.-During thunder storm
which struck the northern port of st
Vincent today bolt of tightening hi
small boat off Chateaubelaire con
tanning three persons. One of them
Norman Mathews, was instantly killed