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New Britain herald., 1924-05-16
ACCIDENTS DECLINE

Fall or .f3 Per Cent In This State
 and to II Per cent in Massachu. setts.
 Hartford, May is. Recent pub ished assertion of Rose Falls Bres 1 chairman of the jurisprudence and law reform committee of the national women lawyers' association that Con- necticut Massachusetts and Mary land, were the only states in the country showing a decrease in mo- tor accidents since 1919, drew from the Connecticut motor vehicle depart ment today a statement that the as sertion is correct SO far as Massachu- actts and Connecticut are concerned as relates 10 the ratio of fatal acci- dcHts to registration of automobiles.
 The ratio of accidents to registra- ton in Connecticut steadily decreased from .21 per cent in 1919 to IS per cont in 1923 the statement ayers, while in Massachusetts the decrease was from .a2S per cent in 1919 to i per cent in 1928.
 The committee of which Miss Rros is head will give te the women Jaw yers' convention in Philadelphia in July. the statement says. results of an extensive study of conditions Ahrough- out the country as they affect public safety on highways: sosume of the laws of Connecticut. Massachusetts and Maryland and list of states where motor accidents have decreased or increased within the past few years together with all procurab ble evidence of need for uniform laws and enforce ment of traffic laws.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-16
12,O00 Coal Miners in
 Pennsylvania on Strike

Scranton, Pa, May 16--AnsWering q strike call issued last night by the general grievance committee, 12,000 employees of the Lehigh Valley Coal company in the Pittston- Wilkcsbarre diStrict, did not report for work to- da.. ENerT collicry of the company vas shut down, according to reports received at union headquarters.
 \ reduction in the rate paid for yardage and the alleged refusal of the company officials to confer with rep resentatives of the district president were given as the reasons for the Malkout.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-16
TWO MORE MARBLE
 CHAMPS CHOSEN
School Winners Yesterday Were
 GurDiCki and KaxMal

The second set of elimination matches in the Herald-Junior Achievement Marble Shooting Contest were held at the Monroe and Nathan Hale schools yesterday afternoon. John Gurnlcki. II years old, of S Franklin street. won the champion ship of the Nathan Hale school, while Waltec Graywski, of 9l Sexton street, and Mike .Walina, Of 25G Elm street, were winners Of ihc semi-finals. There was an enthusiastic gathering watch ing the play at tho Nathan Hale and it was difficult to restrain the spec tators from interfering with inc play. In fairness to the boys playing in inc matches il is urged that those watch ing the remaining games in the con test keep far enough back from tho ring to allow the best possible con ditions for the players.
 The first loft handed player to win Is Irving WaNman. 12 years old. of 466 Arch street. who won lhe Mon roe school championship last night by defeating inc runnor-up. Elmer Carl son, years old, Of . Wallace street. Carlson was the gchool fayorite. but Waxman, Noh had won over Wesley Films Edward rankonin, SWen swan. son. Harold Bentley and Edmund Tereriee, appeared to be one of the eleycrest marble manipuators that have appeared in the contest thus far and won a clean cut victory over Carl son in the llnals.
 The elimination matches scheduled for this afternoon arc at iha Rock well and Northcnd achools at o'clock. There arc also thrcc inter- school matches to be held at Walnut Hill park at 10 o'clock Saturday morning, when Jack Shields. the Stanley school champion. will meet John Gurnfcki, tho champion of the Nathan Hale school, and John Stud cry, champion of the smith school, will meet Irving WaSman, champion Of the Monroe school. The Rockwell and Northenl school champions 10 be decided this afternoon will also meet snd inc survivors Of the Saturday morning elimination will SO into Inc city championship finals.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-16
School Committee Meets
 To Perfect Organization

At an adjourned meeting of the school committee this afternoon or ganization of sub committees will take place. At the regular session laat Friday postponemcnt was voted so the republican members might caucus and submit nominations for commit tee places. The resignation of Com- mittecman John l.. Doyle. democrat, win be submitted at tedaYs meeting. Doyle has been appointed superin- trndcnt Of charities and will assume his office Monday. The matter of se- leCtinc a successor to the retiring committee member will not be taken up at today'5 meeting,
New Britain herald., 1924-05-16
GIFTS FOR R. C. BROWN
Recent Exalted Ruler of New Britain Elks Presented With Watch, Chain and Charm-Big Social Session.

Richard C. Brown, whose term as exalted ruicr of New Britain lodge. No. 9J7, B. P. 0. Elks. expired in April, was presented with a gold watch, chain and charm at the meet ing of the lodge last evening in recog- milton of his successful administra- ton. The presentation speech was made by Trustee William E. Beers. Mir. Brown responded although com- plctcly surprised.
 A class Of candidates was initiated by the officers of Waterbury lodge. About l50 members of the visiting lodge were present. After the meet ing q turkey supper was served and the famous double quartet of Water bur lodge and several members en- tcrtaincd offering a program of songs and rccttGtions which is said 10 have been one of the finest in the social history of New Britain EIkdom.
 Tho lodge voted 10 make a contri- button 10 the camp for disabled eH- at Mantle.
 City Clerk John A. Gleason of Hart ford has been secured to deliver the annual Flag Day address at exercises which win be held this year on the evening of June Is.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-16
SEEKS COMPENSATION
Jc1cph rcirone Claims He Suffered Injury While In Employ of New Britain Machine Co.

The claim of Joseph Perrone for compensation and for payment of
 medical. surgical and hospital scrv- ices resulting from injury he claims | to have suffered while employed at The New Britain Machine Co., plant will be contested when the claim comes before the Compensation Com missioner May e9. Perrone, who is now in a hospital undergoing treat ment, has retained Attorney Harry Ginsburg. The manufacturing con ccrn will allege that the injury was not sustained while Perrone was in it's employ.
 The injured man claims he suffered a strain while working in the New Britain Machine Co.,. shop in October, 1923. and as a result of his injury he has been partially incapacitated and has been obliged to spend large sums of money for doctors bills and hospi- tai treatment.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-16
MISS FUSARI SHOWERED

4 miscellaneous shower was given by Teresa Fusari at the home Of Mrs. F. r. McAloon, 1S2 Washington street last evening in honor of Miss Mar gucrite NJ. Fusari of 15 Rhodes street. The house was decorated in pink and blue. Games were played and a buffet luncheon was served.
 Miss Fusari, who is well known throughout the city and is employed at the yard office Of L. F. < C.. re- ceived many beautiful and useful gifts. She will become the bride of Dominick Mainelo of 1S2 Fairfield avenue, Hartford, early in June.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-16
Back Taxes Owed to
 City Total S246.253.61

Al the close of the fiscal year, back taxes owed the city totalled s.i6,- eS5.e1, which is about s10.0oo more than remained on the unpaid list at the close of the fiscal year.
 The unpaid tax list is itemized ss follows: Property taxes. s1Ts.s0o.5s; sewer assessments, si7s74.5S: street improvement assessments. s21,slTsi: street sprinkling taxes, si,1so,ss; per- sonal tax, s2a,4so. Total, se4s.25s.s1.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-16
Automobile Crashes Into
 Two Other Machines

An automobile driven by Mrs. Clara F. Curtiss of lls Colony street, Mcriden, struck an automobile owned by John Simpson of plainsille, and then swung and crashed into a ma chine owned by Mrs. F. K. Jester Of i3 Winthrop street on Church street about a;S0 o'clock yesterday after noon, Traffic Officer John Stadler investigated the accident but found no canse for arrc.t.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-16
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 FA1RYFOOT Cushions take away all pressure from any sore parts of the feet by "positioning" the feet correctly, causing you to walk as Nature intended. They strengthen the muscles of the feet and limbs.
 Come in snd ve will show you just what FAIRYFO0T Cushions gre and will fit them to your shoes. Wear them 14 days. If they do not give you the desired relief we uiIl refund your money without argument or question.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-16
Preshyterians Move tO
 Rescind Vote on Women

San Antonio, Tex, May l6.-Seyen- ty-one oNertures. including several re- questing the resembling of the action of the last assembly in appointing three women on each Of four legisla- tive committees, will be presented to the general assembly Of the Presby- terian church in the United States here today.
 \ heated debate at the last general assembly occurred when the question of making women eligible for appoint ment on the committees was voted upon and if the question is reopened another debate Is expected, commis. sioners said.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-16
National Coal Assn. Is
 Concluding Its Meeting

Cincinnati. May 16.--Otficcrs will be elected and reports and recommcnda- tions Of committees be considered at the closing session here today of the National Coal association.
 Tho American Mining congress, meeting in conjunction with the coal association, also will hold its final session. Rock dusting of mines. as 2 rreycntahle Of coal dust explosions, will be discussed at the mining con sress. Members of the United States bureau of mines will demonstrate the method of applying rock dust.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-16
HEARINGS ON NEW BUILDING

Hearings will be given next Tues day evening at o'clock by the build ing commission on the petitions of Helen Aluter for a permit to build a garage soSlo0 feet on Ncwlneton ave nue. and on the application of Charles May for permit to build a store at Ts Shuttle Meadow avenue. Inter ested property owners will be given an opportunity to express approval or disapproNal and the commission will ec governed by their expressions.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-16
NO CHANGE IN SMALLPOX

There will be no discharges from the isolation hospital at least until the latter part of next week and little change in the smallpox situation is an- ticipated. There are now seven pa tients under treatment at the institu- tion. Also, there are three houses un- der quarantine, each with several di- rect contacts but no positive cases.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-16
GETS LEGION OF HONOR

Paris. May lG.-Ogdcn ,iiNs Reid, owner Of the New York Herald Tribune was promoted to be an of- fleer of the legion of honor by rrcal- dent Millerand today.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-16
Foot Pains Quickly Ended by This Wonderful
 New Invention
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At last the correct and scientific means for ending foot troubles has been discovered and has brought amazing relief to thousands.
 If you suffer from weak arches, fatfoot, calluses, enlarged joints, tore heels, Morton's toe, cramped, crowded toes or painful, tired, swol- s len. perspiring, aching feet, FAIRY FOOT Cushions are guaranteed to instantly relieve and permanently correct any of these foot ailments. Leading orthopedists and highest medical authorities endorse and recommend them.
 No longer is it necessary to wear cumbersome, heavy, awkward sppli- ances, braces, bands, etc., in your smart shoes.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
|CORBIN RED SOX HAVE
 GOOD GAMES ON LIST
In Norwalk Sunday, Then Norwich Taftyille md MiddIetown Over
 Next Week End

Tomorrow at a. III. the Corbin Red soN start for Norwalk where they will play the fast kacey nine in the afternoon. Manager Tobin will use Billy Wolfe on the mound, the fcrmer star hurler making an earnest effort to stage comeback after a lay-off of season. Two years ago, it will be remembered, Wolfe was in rare form and won the city series for the Red Sox.
 On Memorial Day the Red Soy jour ney down to Norwich 10 play the State Hospital team. They remain over night in Norwich and on May 5l play in Taftvlle, returning 10 Mid dletown on Sunday, June 1. to clash with the Russell Manufacturing com pany's outfit.
 Manager Tobin is a persistent sort of fellow and has not given up hopes of defeating Stafford Springs before he is forced by old age to retire from the game, and accordingly has booked game in that village for June S. Last year his boys failed in two attempts to trounce the customers.
 The Red sox 20 over to Thomaston on June 15 to play the American Le- zion team.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
TROUBLE AT CORNELL
Spring Day Events Ushercd in With Riot With Police-Prof. Furnishes BoNdS

Ithaca, N. r., May si.--A student riot with local police as preface 10 the annual spring day events resulted late last night in the arrest of three members of the Cornell university freshman class, whose names the po- lice refused 10 divulge. The students were freed in s.oo bail bonds each furnished by Prof. C. l.. Durham, two being held on charge Of assault and the other on the charge Of resisting an officer.
 The trouble started during the an- rual custom Of burning the freshpsn caps when several hundred members of the class marched down to the city snd after attempting to rush a local heater psraded to police headqusr- ters.
 Here the ringleaders are said by police to have become abusive and were ordered to move. They refu Hd and then attempted to rush the head quarters, it is said. A general free for-all took place with tho officers sr- resting three after a short battle.
 The crowd failed to disperse after the arrest Of the three students and later another incipient riot was broken up after which Prof. Durham per suaded the members et the first year class 10 'Eo up the hill"
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
SHUTTLE MEADOW
 CLUB GOLF EVENTS
,cont,nu.d from Preceding Psx.)

gust SO. 1 August 1ith, Thursdsy---on. day stst. tournament st Brookisvn Coun- try club. Bridgeport.
 August .srd, saturdsy---ts hole qualification for presidents cup. Two flights of IS each. 1H and cnd rounds 10 be completed by August 80; semi final. and finals by September C. August soth. saturdsy--Match play against par. Each player 10 talk. !. of his full handicap on holes as shown by card.
 September 1st, Monday, Labor nay --ss hole medal play handicap. Prizes for best ss and best is holes September srd. Wednesday-one day state tournament at Hartford Goif club.
 September 4th, Thursdsy--One day state tournament at Pennington Golf club.
 September sth. saturdsy--lJonstion tournament each entrsrt donstcs and receives prize.
 September 18th. saturda' rir% championship, it hole qualification for directors cup. Two or more flishts of 1s each.
 September i 5th Mondsy--1st round club championship.
 September 1Tth. Wednesdsy-ssm final round, club championship.
 September goth, Saturdsy-Finsls, club championship, ss holes.
 September "Gth. saturday-S-.ep- stakes. 1t hole medal play handicap. September 18th. Wednesday-On day state tournament at s.quin Golf club.
 September e7th. ssturdsy-selectsd ? hole tournament.
 Golf Fixtures.
 Women.
 May .sth. Nonday-sprins tourns- ment.
 June 10th. Tgesday-state cham pionship st Hartford Golf club. october 1st, wcdres5ay-Tall tour nan1eni.
 october 18th. Tuesday--Open sav. During the months Of May 10 Octo- her inclusive. one 6ay tournaments will bs held on Mondays.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
FRATSNAL BOWLING

In games played iII the individual league at the Fraternity alleys last night. Heinzmann won over Turner by a score of 55O-52G, Green was defeat- cd by May, 5Si-5GO; Leupold defeated Hoffman 54G-5O2; Dahlstrom defeated Basso 552-521, and Schroeder trim med Nyack in the best game of the evening by a score of 612-590. The scores of the matches are as follows: Schroeder 176, 192, 244-G12: Nyacl 159. 215. 2tS-59O; Basso 174. 1S1, 166-521; Dahlstrom POI. 17G, 175-- S52; Leupold 185, 172, 1Sa--546; Hoffman 1S4, 155, 163-502; May 169, 236, 179-5S4; Green 227, 155, 17S-- a60: Turner 166, 900. 160-526; Heinzmann 1Sl, 15G, 2l3-55O.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
Stadium Track in Good
 Shape for Races Today

Cambridge, Mass, May 24.-Yale's track team, conqueror of Princeton which in turn defeated Harvard, was here today for the annual dual track and field games with Harvard. AL though showers loomed h the offing. the stadium track was expected to be in first class condition. With Allen. star quarter miller injured, Harvard was expected to concentrate on the half mile, mile, two mile, shot putt and discus throw.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
PALUSO ROBBED OF
 WIN OVER DEMARCO
,continusd From Preceding r.seD.

commission barred him. 90 q younz chap with 2 pair of boxing gloves and trunks named Bobby Burns from Jcr- ssy City substituted. AS it turned out the gloves Wss all Robert did have.
 Emil raiuso battered him around inc r.rs ia the opener and Robert promptly did nose dive. In inc sec end round he did another nose dive. and Mccarthy chassd him to his cor ner and gave Emil tine verdict while Inc boxing commission held up Rob crt's end of th. purse. At last sc- touhts Rob vas starting os his long walk back Go Jersey.
 The Ssmi-hnal was another good Tout. with Willie shutrue of Water bury meeting up with Young Luby Of Bridgeport. Willie easily won inc de- cision, but knew he had been ir q hsttie. for Young Luby took every thing that Willie had and laughed it nf. coming back for more each time. Tn fact Luby himself landed a roodly number or blous that rocked Willie not $ littl.. BGt ShgTrne always zss rsssr os tte situation and although he did not have vsllor that hurt Luby. he h.5 II sll over him in ren- .rsi fsstinr.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
Dodgers 2, Pirates |,

Pittsburgh, Pa, May .i.--Grime's 3 masterful pitching enabled the Brook . lSn team to win it's second game of the series from the Pirates here yes- terday by score of to i. Wheat celebrated his thirty-sixth birthday by hitting a home run. Sensational catch in center by Loftus. robbins Barnhsrt of s hit, pss q feature of the game. The score.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
10000 Visitors Flock to
 Cornell Athletic Events

Ithaca, x. Y.. May 2f.-This tty is prepared today 10 welcome 10000 Nis- itors who will attend inc annual spring day amusements and athletic events at Cornell university. The days program includes the under graduate circus in the morning. the Cornell Pennsylvania polo match and Cornell-C Coigate tennis glhc at noon and the baseball game with the Uni Nersity of Pennsylvania at . D. m. Inn medately after the baseball game the Cornell-Harvard regatta will be rowcd on Cayuga lake.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
Giants W in.

Cincinnati, May .4.-New York re- gained the lead in the National League race yesterday by winning the second game of the series from Gin cinnati while Chicago lay idle. It wss a cioce battle between Carl Mays and McQuillan uutil the ninth when the the Red defense collapsed and the champions scored five runs on four hits and three errors. The defeat forced the Reds down to fourth place The score.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
PirrsBuRgH

1-Batted for Morrison in sth.
 Brooklyn ..........itr 0aa ehe , fitttbursh ....,.....niA nea snn l,
 Two hass hts, Ieftus Griffith, Morrison. three bass hits. Barnhardt; home run, Wheat; stolen bases, Msran1ille; sacrifice. lhFh; lsf' on bases, Brooklyn 2: pittsbur,b bases on hslls. of Morrison 2. of tiriniss
 struck out. by Morrison 1; Grimes ; hits oH Morrison in |; og tunaors, i losino pitcher Morrison: nnnrires. rsw. sl, Moran and Pfirman, time 1.5s.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24

EsYred runs. New Toyk {. st. Louis 5: tvo-bss. hits. DBnl,p. Con- ner :, Est.rbrook, Richardson, Ger far8t; thrss-bsss tits. Dunlsp. s.sry, f'orgsn; horfe run. Dunlap: dcubl. plays. Gerhardt, Connor z. passed ssils. Myers {. o'Rourks 2; bases on hsiIs. by Boyle 3. WeIch 3; struck out. by Boyle l. wtIch .; umpire, rover..
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
rooTE LOSES TO THOMPSON

n regular state bowling league astch held at .he Casino A1leys last right Thompson defeated Joe Foots ir 2 nine game match winning s out ., the nine games. The score of fhe match is ,s foIioEs:
 Thonpsoh-ts. Iss. s7. 1o2. 1fe. ffa. 11s. I.B. 1ss-iof0. Average f1...
 roeis fes. IT. 1e7. fa4. sf. g. iss. s4. Iez-sI8. Atersgs Ie4L
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
The Standing
Games THIay

Waterbury at Springfield New Haven at Hartford Albany at Worcester @. Bridgeport at Pittsfeld
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
The Standing

Games Today Buffalo at Syracuse. Rochester st Toronto. t7l. Jersey City at Reading. Newark aa Baltimore.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
Baseball Review
EASTERN LEAGUE
Yesterdays Results

Hartford 10. New Haven {. Waterbury 5, Springfield 2. Worcester II, Albany ,.
 Pittsneld 5. Bridgeport 2.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Yesterdays Results

New York z, Detroit {. Boston (, Cleveland i. Philadelphia 5, St. Louis Q, Washington {, Chicago 0.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
RANGERS PLAY

RANGERS PLAY
 The Ranger 4. c. baseball nine will stack up against the hard hitting Oskss of Manchester Sunday after noon. 'Rillie" Chant vil; pitch with "Mstty" Hayes catch.
 All player. sud rooters will l.a1e by truck at 1s.so e'clo.k sh,rp.