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New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
l4 NUNS FLEE AS FIRE BURNS HOME
Convent in Suburb. Of PhiIadeI-
 phia Destroyed

Philadelphia, Dec. 19.-- Fourteen nuns were forced to leave when fire SN'pt St. Thlomcna's convent, in LansloWne. a suburb. last night, causing damage estimated at $G,oGo.
 Tie Rev. Francis J. Markce, rec tor of St, Philomen@s church, made his way through inc smoke and tiam"s to the chapel, gathered up the sacr'I vessels and carried them out.
 Cardinal DoughHrty, Bishop Mich- acl J. Crane, anl several priests ar rived at the home of Father Markcc half m hour after the fire had been "NtingHshel They had been in- Nited ny the rector to discuss details of lis church, witch was newly built.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
Debs Predicts Forming
 Of American Labor Party

Tcrre IIaute, Ind, Dec. 19.-En- gone V. Debs, today predicted the organization of an American labor party at the meeting in January in Chicago of the various forces called to launch an "indenenIcnt progress siye party" movement, Debs said he twill not insist on the new party b,ing d socialist party" nor does he look upon it as a collection of the leaders from other poli- iical movements"
 Dcbs indicated that the next twen- ty years wouI sec a political move mont based on trades and crafts in forests. rather than on geographical divisions as at present.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
Stanley Workers Visit
 Y M (. A. Bible Class

A group of 23 men from the stanley Works plant went in a body to the Y. NJ. C. A. Bible class last night. headed by their tenor soloist II. w. Magnuson.
 The program included two solos by Mir. Magnuson: 70 Little Mother ot Mine" and Mother Macrce." Rev, Mr. Fiske gave his third talk based on the Book of Ruth and brought ont in m interesting way tho friondiness and coUrteousncss Of capital and labor in those days; also the recognition of a Supreme Being that both the laborers and the cm- pIoycr showed in their dealings.
 The next meeting of the Bible class will be January 8, with Rev. G. II. Schenck as the leader.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

Miss I, V. Anderson has returned to her home in New Britain after spending the past few days as the guest of Miss Georgia Kelsey at her home on Main street.
 Philip Mildrum and Russell North students at Suffield school, are spending their Christmas vacations at their homes In this place.
 A vaudeville entertainment will be given at the Athletic hall this eve ming at s o'clock. The proceeds will be used to purchase athletic equip ment for the Junior Boys club. Dancing will be enjoyed after the entertainment.
 The regular morning service at St. Gabriel's church Sunday will not be held on account of repairs to the cellar. There will be a service on Christmas morning at o'clock Rev. Samuel sutcIiffe will be in charge.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
POLICE COURT CASES

Charged with drunkenness and breach Of the peace as a result Of an argument with two other men on North street early this morning. George F. Ravens and Julius Coll nick we're nncl g. and costs on each charge when they were arratGnod hc- for Judge Benjamin W. Alling in police court this morning. They were arrested by Patrolman William Poli- Us.
 Tony Paluso, who was arrested carly yesterday morning by Patrol man Daniel Cosgrovc after he trottcd down Main street yielding a knife and a hatchct. was fined Sj and costs on a charge of breach of the peace. The case was continued from yester- day morning 10 allow time for the man to be examined by physicians. The doctors testified that Paluso was of a low mentality but was not in- sane.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
Syracuse Is Hard Hit
 By Severe Ice Storm

Syracuse. N. Y, Dec. 19. - Rain and sleat which fell throughout the night here caused general disrup- ion of the cify's transportation sys- tam today and mad" It necessary for hundreds of persons to walk 10 work. despite a glaze of fee which covered sidewalks and streets.
 Ice lalon oyorhpa1 wires caused the temporary aha lonmont of sev- rra car lines through the rosiden- tal districts and heavy coatinEs of ice on 'Teo 'Imhs increased the dan ger for pedestrians, Several times curing the forenoon power and lights in the city were shut of.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
OFFICIALS
 MAY BE RULED OFF
Move to Bar Them From City
 Meeting Board

Members of the charter revision committee who took stand last week against encroachmcnts of the legislative and executive branches Of the city government upon each other, are now considering a change in the provision governing election to the city meeting board which will affect a number Of present members of the commission.
 As the city meeting board is now constituted, there are several mcm- bcrs Of boards and commissions. some paid city cmploycs and one court official eligible 10 vote on matters coming before that body. In the case Of members Of commissions, they are allowed to have a hand in the Initiation and issuance of new crd"rs as members of the city meet ing body and then as members of boards to execute the orders. In tho case of members who are on the payroll, they have q hand in the setting Of their own salaries since the city meeting appropriates the funds for the payment of salaries.
 Prosecuting Attorney Joseph c. Woods is the court official who is a member Of the city meeting. The commissioners who are also mcm- bers of that bard and who receive salaries of compensation and assess ment James ], Butler of the board of assessors, William l.. Hatch of the water board, Commissioners who do not receive salaries who are on the city meeting board are; Thomas w. HinchlifCe and Israel Wexler of the building commission, James A. Coyle of the charity board. C. r. Smith of the city plan commission. James Naughton of the public amusemcnts commission, and John Mikalauskas of the board of fire commissioners.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
Manila No Longer
 Port for St0WawavS

Manila Dec -lianiIa's fame up and down tho China coast as good port for laachcombers. where slowing away on army transports has b'"n easy, is passing away.
 Sno"zr gas furush,I by the chcmtca' warfare service Of thr rhiI- ippine d.par,moot ot the United States army Is forced into the hold of every transport for a period of 24 hours just beror" departure. thus making the hold unjnhahitablc. Not a single stowaway vas found on the transport Thomas Nhon it touched al China or its last trip. On nrevi- ouS trips the discovery oc l5 or 20 Was not uncommon.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
Accused of Murder, He
 Gives Police Challenge

Mjj"2uEcr Wis, Dee. I9.-Dcfi- ant and conGjrHt, though formally charged with the murder Of Mrs. Vera T. Eosaard, %. year old choir singor and wife of a prominent tn- Surauce man, WandoU Hoover, son of a Shorowood dentist has cna}lcnr- od the police to prove him guilty.
 The warrant against Hoover charging first degree murder was is- sued by District Attorney Eugene W'nEort, alter he and Chief of Police J7cob J.aObenhoimor had questioned Hoover for several hours.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
Germany Does Not Plan
 Any New Foreign Policy

nv T-0 Ns-"- Tat0d FI0as.
 Etr'ja, Doe. 19.--The appointment O. Baron }on MaItzan as ambassa- dor to tho United States to succeed p~. uno Wia1tcldt does not mean 2. N orian'1uon of German foreign ro'ic", the foreign office declared to- jay in r"spons" 10 press spccuiations ~.nrrrnius thc attitudes of the baron 0ol his successor as Icr-socrrtary I~ thc foreign ministry, lI-rr Non ~.LuM.Lt.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
PARTY ST. JOSEPU'N HNLL

There was a Christmas party in the parish hall Of St. Jos,phs church this afternoon for l., yhr.- dren Of tho rarish. The party vas hcld under the auspices o' Inc Ladies Aid socjety and thc uaos Of St- Joscph's convent. X ChuStmas uce and pros,s's for al' Inc cN.i- dren kept the youngsters ranpy and an interesting program Was pro- N:ded,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

tons and like reasons impelled the request. or the amount abated, a sum of sl,202, was for the general city. The rest remained for per- sonah first and second district as- easements
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
NAMED AS MAGISTRATE

Harrisburg, l'ao Dec. 19-Mrs. II. F.. Eahncs'cch. president oF the Phil a5o'n'ja county branch ot tho Wom"n's Christian Tcm1"fan"C GHjuo, today was appointed a police maris'rate in rhladN'pria ly Gov nrror Pincho, 10 dll a vacancy, Shc is the first woman magistrate 10 scrNc in that city.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
RAILROAD CRITICIZED

Washington. Dec. 1S.-Expendi- lures made by the Erie railroad during 1922 for the repair Of loco motives by private contractors in- stead of in it's own shop were de- c'ared by the interstate commerce commission today to be 'improvi- dent" The railroad contcndcd that the shopmen's strike forced 1t to adopt the policy. The commission said private contractors in some cases had been paid more for rr- pairing locomotive than th, oco' motive would be wort --
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
ARGUMENTS SIT FOR JAN. 9

Washington, Dee. 1q.--Tho gov ornmont submitted ifs answer today to thn pleas in aha',mcu, in the eases against r.. L. DohcnN F. L.. pohany. Jr. Albert F. Fall and Harry r. Sinclair. growing out Of naval oil leasing. Argument was set in supreme court Of the Distn1t O. ColumbIa for January 9.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
LA GIARpIN GIFTS SEAT

Washington, Doc 19.-Tho right os Representative La Guardia, re- puhucan. 10 retain his seat as m1wh-r Of th" house from New York, vas upheld today ny house committee which investigated clcc- uou charges filed ly Henry Frank, his democratic opponent in 1922.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
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415 413 4S4-1262 PlainNilIc Briefs

Joseph DiOarIl Of Camp street has r. coyorol from his recent ill., ness suffered at his homo.
 Myron F.. Rogers is confined 10 his home af 1@S Rroal street with q slight Iinoss.
 Pythian lodge, K. of r.. will hold a regular meeting this evening in Oll FcMows' haM.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
GIRL ATTACKED BY INFANT PARALYSIS Daughter of Roy Hultgren Seized
 by Dread Disease CONDITION IS SERIOUS
Mildrum Jewel Co. Expects To Be In New Building Next Saturday. Election of Officers Postponed To Hear About Reassessment.

Verna, the young daughter Of MT. and Mrs. Roy Hultgren Of kensing- ton, is seriously III at her home with infantile paralysis, the only case in town at the present time and the first in many weeks. The right side of the child's body is paralyzed, as is he left side of her face.
 Dr. A. J. Goodwin of Kensington made the diagnosis and Dr. Roger II. Griswold placed the family in auarantine. pr. Goodwin is at pres ont caring for the child.
 The child only recently recovered rom an attack of scarlet fever and had been out of quarantine but few lays, when her present sickness was roticed. The 1se is a particularly sad one, as the child is well known and well liked in Kensington. The many friends of both her and her parents are grieyed to learn of her illness.
 Opening of Factory
 The new plant of the Mildrum Jewel company of East Berlin is practically completed and will be ready for occupancy in a few days. An official of the company stated today that the firm expects to be- gin operations in Its new quarters a week from tomorrow, although it vas said that the exact day was not definitely fixed.
 The new building is big i'm urovcment over the former plant. It is built of brick and it's dimeh- sions are 70 feet by 3s feet. The floor space is much larger, permit ting the use of more equipment and, eventually, meaning greater produc- ton.
 The building is f'rcproof and con- tains a fireproof vault. in which will he kept the delicate instruments ,sod in the business, and the jewels ,mployed in making the various products. ,
 This firm has staged a remarkable come taCk Sllltf lle uiShFNA Ob'' ''' - which destroyed not only the fac tory. but also the equipment, some lime ago. A few days after the lurninC of the factory plans had been made for the new building and now machinery had been ordered. Temporary quarters were establish- ci in the R. O. Clark machine shop.
 Whether a formal opening Of the plant will be held, is not known
 The officers Of the firm are Presl- dent. Oscar Benson; vicc-president' olaf Benson; treasurer. Victor Ben son: secretary. Arthur Benson, and 2 assistant treasurer Frank c. kra- mer.
 Concert Appeals To Many
 "Ye Little Olde Folks Concert" given at the town hall last evening bv members of the grammar grades 4l,g a-han1 Rva
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

on them or with Christmas seals on the address side, may be able 10 procure them by asking for and identifying them at the post office.
 Arrive Too Late,
 The pythian degree team from PythAin lodge Of plalnyile. ar rived too late at the Allngtown h. pltal in New Haven last evening to give the drill which had been prom iscd the veterans who are patients there. There was some delay in starting from Plainyille and when the Cortege arrived at the hospital, the rules Of the institution forbade that the veterans be awakened from their sumbers, This was q great disa ppointmcnt 10 the members of the drill team as they had planned 10 give the veterans Il real treat and arrangements have been made 10 give the drill on another night be- fore Christmas. Members Of the team state that they will start off on time that night
 Christmas Seal Sales.
 The sale of Christmas. seals IS progressing in Plainvile although l. is too early yet 10 make q report, The sale will be success in Plaln- vile according to present indication and should reach the proportions Of other years. The money acquired by thc sale Of the seals is used, us is generally known, 10 fight tubcr- CuIosis throughout the country and n large percentage of it is kept in the town 10 aid the fight which is going on here, There are a large number of Plainvlie residents who are confined to sauitariums with tbis dread disease and every pur- chase of seal will help them in their fight for life. Tuberculosis is everywhere and the fight against its spread is being carried on mostly through the generosity Of the public in their purchase of the Christmas sale and the committee handling the sale here fccls that thcro will be generous response.
 Returns From Hospital.
 F. Ivan Benjamin has returned to his home in Plainyille from Grace hospital, New Haven, where he was confined for time with a strange sickness. He apparently had com pletely lost his memory and was un- able to recognize any members Of his family. His condition is greatly improved and hn is again rational.
 Bowling Notes.
 The Standard Stccl and Bearing bowling league held session last evening on the Recreation alleys with the following scores:
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New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
odd Follows Fleet

Gcorg" F. Miller was c'oc'o1 last evening ly 'bo members of ScQuas- sen lodge, [, o. O. r., to tho office Of NohIc Grand for the coming y"ar. He js one of tho most pcru- lar members of the order and he election Will prove a popular oro among the members. Thosr crrcr-I 10 serve with hlm are, Nico-Grani Verne H, Wyman; secretary. \. M. Eaynoni; financial secretary Loon 4. Thomas; treasurer. I. R. Carter, trustee for three years. E r. Nor I'll, and custodian, Harry Wr.,on,
 The third degree was confcrr.l on q iarc" CESS of canItdatcs at 'ho meeting and inc work was pu' on la an excellent manner A large rm- hor of the members o' th" lodge were in attendance and much Im- por'ant business WIS discussed.
 The newly olocted officers o' t"0 )olg" will hc installed at a ra'ara meeting and plans will ne mai" for this event.
 Flat to r'rt Stanley M. SmHh. Inc, Ncrl B'ock.-1d,t.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
S0UTHINGTON NEWS

Eomod"ling has been begun on ihe building owned by William II. CoWjcs at the corner of West Main and summer streets. PlantsvilIe, the structure having been selected as inc home of the new national bank being organized. The work will take several weeks. So many requests for stock have been rcceiv- cd from local people and business men in surrounding towns that it is planned 10 increase the capital of the bank shortly after the institution is opened.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

Parent Esklmos never punish their children.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
Cnnccrt AnnenIs To Many

"Ye Little Olde Folks Concert" given at the town hall last evening by members of the grammar grades of the Worthington school, was
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
TRINITY CHURCH
 RECTOR RESIGNS
Rev. William P. DOWneS Will Go
 to Windsor Januaryl
IN THIS CITY 10 YEARS
TaN AbatCmcnts Amount to 5000 -Itlks to Have Boxing Bouts For
 Benefit of Christmas Fund-Lishts
 On White Way sparkle.

Announcement was made last night at the official board meeting of Trinity Episcopal church Of the resignation of Rev. William Philip Downes, rector Of the church for the last 10 years. He will become rector of St. Paul's church in Wind sor and also rector of St, Mary's church in EIazarlyille on January 1. In addition, he will be chaplain for Episcopal boys at the suffield school. In the latter post, he will become connected with the faculty of the school.
 Rev. Mir. Downcs came to this city after having served 10 years as curotc Of Trinity church in New Haven. He is q graduate Of the Episcopal Theological school of Cambridge, Mass.
 During his decade Of residence in this city, Rev. Mir, Downcs has made II any friends who regret 10 see him depart but feel highly grati6ed as the new positions are in the nature of a promotion. Opportunity will bc given 10 him 70 continue research work, with which he has been busted for some time.
 Announcement Of the successor 10 Rev. Mir. DoWncs was not made last night.
 Water Board Report
 The total amount of bills ron dcrcd for water during the month of November was $5,46157, S623.S8 more than November 1923. Bills for water remaining unpaid Do~mber i amounted 10 s1n670T5 the larger rart of this being for street cXten- sions
 The normal precipitation for the month of November at the govern ment weather station in Hartford vas @.S2 inches. At reservoir No. 4 in Harwinton the rainfall was $.h6 inches. At Hartford it was 1.96 inches The accumulated deficit since December l. 1928 at reservoir No. f is 7.65 inches.
 On December 16, reservoir No. 1 vas down 20 inches. No. ., feet: No. ,. inches, and No. 4. feet and inches,
 Under date Of December 1o the chemists reported; "The number Of bacteria are low at this time and nc objectionable types were found ir ten cubic Continptor volumes of tho water tested From q hactorIoiogi- cal standpoint the supply Is entire lv satisfactory for drinking purposes at the present time"
 During November the average daily consumption was 1,4%5,ooo gal Ions, 31Eooo gallons less than No- ,rmhcr 1923.
 During November, g new sorv- ices and seven relays were com plrtNd.
 Bills submitted for approval amounted 10 S22.56o.79 $11.25o being interest on bonds.
 A petition has ben received from John w. Woodward for water main extension approximately 60 feet on Walnut road from Lexington road castorIy. and it was voted to make the extension, the necessary guar antoe having been furnished the de- partmont
 Elks Boxing Bouts Tonight
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New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
Elks Boxing Bonts Tonight

BoXing bouts in which leading amateur boxers of tho state will par tjriratc will be held at the Elks hall this evening for the benefit of inc Christmas fund of the Bristol lodge Of EIks. The bouts have hoen ar ranged for under the direction of Joseph Carroll and Terry Io". "Tlonest' John Wills Of New Brit 7iO will rNFnrrC
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
White Way Turned On


 Th" white way ou Main street was turned on again for tho Christmas season at . o'clock Inst men,. Thr cNpons- of the vhlte way nrLtinc is heinz borne ny @' merchants of tho street. The aIdioona, uGh's will be- turned on each e1Nn.nr from now wml Christmas from : until lo o'clock.
 The white way was ruraei on for tho first tmo ,as' CNrstmas season anl thore vas considerable agitation for time m having the city take oNar the system so that the white way cou'l he in effect every night throughout the year.
 Property Transfers
 Emil r. and Mary l.. Smith have sold to John W, Murphy property Ou George street.
 Anthony BorSieWicz has sold to Albert Brrstoin buildings and two pieces Of land on Stafford avenue cno Of 22 acres and the other Of Il acres.
 Jerome \. Moody has sold to Vim cent and Theodore Quistbe~r d two thirds interest in property on Far mington avenue.
 George ]. IaCourse has holl to Pasquale and Filomona Pictroria property on Murray road.
 Jacob and AUiua NIarko havo soll Andrew Oelaza and Frank Zar- cmha four-family brick block on Lurcl place.
 Ray K, Lins'cy has sold 10 Earl R. Curtiss property on Federal strc,t.
 Earl E. Curtiss las sold 10 Ray K. Iine,ey house and property on St,arns street.
 TaNCS Ahatcd
 At the request of Tav Collector Francis R. Riley. the city council las abated taxes amounting to about
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

Mrs Frances l.. CarIcy. 7S. widow Of Emmett A. Carlcy, died yesterday morning at the home of her son. Julius Carley of Berlin avenue. She was q long time resident of South Ington and prominent member of Grace N. l.. church. She leaves one daughter, Mrs John F. Norton of NoIcott; and two sons, Julius of this town, and Russell II. Carley of Washington, D. C. Funeral services will he held at o'clock Sunday aft- rpoon at Grace N. L. church. Rev. C. ". Hal offi2iating. Intcrment will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
 The local schools closed this aft frnoon for the Christmas recess, They will reopen on Monday, De- ccmber %.
 Daniel Ronncy 4. died Wednes- day at the home of his son, Patrick l'onney of Oak street. He leaves two sons, Patrick Of this town. and James Bonncy of New Britain. Flu neral services were held at 2 o'clock this morning a St. Thomas church. Interment was in St. Thomas ccme- tory.
 The Huntsville W. C. T. r. has written to Judge II. D. Fitzpatrick ot the local town court, commenting Ww on his decisions in the cases of recent liquor law violators.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
TaNCS Nhatcd

Al the request of Tav Collector Francis B. Riley. +he city council las ahated taxes amounting to about $7oo0 from the city lists, pupIica-
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
,nds To Play CollccianS

The West Ends baskcthaII to@m of this city will play tho fast AL Colegians Of Waterbury in tho high school gymnasium on Saturday n sht. The Waterbury AIl-Col1rstans are composed of leading collage stars of the cast. Dancing will follow the same.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

Buy your toys at tho Tlou.r''a Engineering and Supply Co. A com plCtc line.-adVt.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19

For rcnt-Five rooms, downstairs, h minutes by trolley from T,aiNNilIe center, opposite Queen street school. Garage and improvements. Inquire evenings, N. C. Bristol, = Whiting street, upstairs -advt.
 To rent - Tenement or s.von rooms, Inquire Al West Man St. -adNt
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
Post Onicc Rush Starts.


 Tho "hristmae rusl Of parcels and packacns nsS s'ar'o1 in 'he post office and n" uWmlcr of pack ages bring mailed shows 'ha' tr" drpar'mon. will bo literally swamped with work from now 'o Christmas, People in the town arc still persist ing in ln9i.inE lrtrefs and post cards with Christmas sra,s on tho front of .h"m and 'lcs" will all be held ID because such a practice is against tho rules. Enough publicity has been given to this matter within the past few weeks 10 warrant everyone obcving the letter of 'he law, but thcre arc many who arc persisting in placing tho seals in the wrong placc. II must he understood that the post office. locally, is not respon- slhle for the orders rcCariing this matter, but 1t Is tho officials of the department. who have made them and they hold good throughout the country. A number of post cards are being held al 'hN post office be- cause of violation of the ru'"s and as there are no return addresses on fhon1. they will eventually go 10 tho dead letter office. Anyone who has mailed cards either to foreign countries Oith only a one-cent stamp
New Britain herald., 1924-12-19
I aSt Berlin Items

Tho local members Of tho Boy Scouts will attesd meeting of their troop at Berlin this evening