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New Britain herald., 1924-09-11
BANKRUPTCY PETITIONS
Clerk Of |. S. Court in New Haven
 Gets Three Cases-Man and Wife
 Each File One.

New Haven, Sept. 11,--A volun- tary petition in bankruptcy was filed with the clerk of the U. s. court here today by Walter ]. Skinner, a Bridgeport architect who resides in Milford, with liabilities of s12.7S7.S2 and assets of s2,oOO which include drawing instruments worth $500, which are exempted.
 A petition was also filed by Mary Pauline Skinner of Milford, who claims liabilities Of S16,015 and as- sets Of ss,0s5, in the assets whichc include eight lots in Milford and Orange worth $S,0OO. She has un- secured debts of s1O,iTS. James V. Adley of Bridgeport Is the largest creditor of both petitioners being owed $500.
 Fergues R. McNilliam of Water bury, in bankruptcy petition shows t1.179 dehts. no assets, and Car mine Malincomico also known as John D'Gande, retail fruit dealer of that city, has debts of Si,lS0 and assets of SIS.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-11
ZR-3 Flight to U. s.
 Will Start Sept. 22

Washington, Sept. 11.-A further delay of two days in the tentative date for the departure from Ger many of the Zeppelin ZR-3 for LaEC- hurst has been made necessary, the navy department was notified today, as result of unfavorable weather conditions which have relayed trial flights. The date now is set at Sept. 22. The program includes a trial flight of six to eight hours designed primarily to collect necessary data" a duration flight of S6 hours ending probably Sept. 16, installation of final equipment requiring probably three days and then a short flight to check up all the work.
 Orders already have been issued at the department sending the three station ships to their posts on or about Sept. 15.i
New Britain herald., 1924-09-11
FEARED OPERATION,
 KILLED HIMSELF
J. H. Miner, of Waterford, Drowns In Small Pond Back of Garage
 Mote Told of Intention.

New London, Sept. 11.-Depressed over the condition of his health and the prospect of an operation for kid ney trouble, which was to have been performed today, John H. Miner, 62, >of Waterford, took his own life by drowning about o'clock this morn- ing. Arising before neighbors had begun to stir, Mir. Miner threw him. self into small pond in the rear of his garage, where his body was found, floating face downward about five hours later.
 Mir. Miner left a note on the kitchen table of his home where he lived alone, reading:
 T am worse. Am going to moth- CT. Will find me in the pond. Can't stand it any longer" The note was found by his brother, Willis E. Miner, and a brief search disclosed that he had carried out his purpose. He was unmarried and his mother. to whom he had been devoted, died about 10 years ago.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-11
TILDEN GETS SET
First of Three Won by American Player in Davis Cup Match-Re- suits of women's Play.

Germantown Cricket Club, Phila- delphia, Sept 1l.--Clear. snappy weather greeted William T. TiIden, ond, of the defending American team, and Gerald l.. Patterson of the challenging Australians, when they came on the courts of the Germantown Cricket club today for the opening match in the competi- ton for the Davis cup. symbol of international lawn tennis team su- premacy,
 Bright sunshine tempered the cool breeze which had caused many of the spectators to bring topcoats and sweaters and made the wraps un- necessary. The courts, which had been protected from recent rains by waterproof coverings appeared 10 be In excellent condition. About two-thirds of the seats in the grand stands which have q capacity of about 10000 was filled when play started.
 Tilden came from behind to win
New Britain herald., 1924-09-11
Foreign Exchange

New York, Sept. 11.-Foreign ex- changes firm: Quotations in cents: Great Britain; demand AS. Cables 445 1-4. so day bills on banks AZ 1-4. France: demand 5.S2h cables 5.SS. Italy: demand 4.S7h cables 4.5S. Belgium: demand 4.9S1s, ca bles 4.99. Germany: demand (per trillion) 2S7 7-s. Holland: demand Ss.24. Norway. demand 1875. Swed- en: demand ?6.59. Denmark: de- mand 16.S1. Switzerland: demand 1880. Spain: demand 1915. Greece: l.79. Poland: demand 1s 1-4, Cze- cho-Slovakia: demand 2.99%. Jugo- savia: demand 1924. Austria: de- mand .00141-S. Rumania. demand .54. Argentina :demand S4S7. Bra gil: demand 9.so. Tokio: demand 4t1-S Montreal ss 27-3?.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-11
J. A. Blake Grand King
 Of Royal Arch MasOns

Portland, Me-, Sept. 11.--John AL bert Blake, of Boston, general grand king of the general grand chapter, Royal Arch Masons. was elected general grand high priest of the chapter at It's triennial convention here today. Charles N. Rix of Hot Springs, Ark, had previously been elected to the office but declined be- cause of illness. Election of officers will be continued tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-11
cHuRCH CONFERENCE

Bridgeport, Sept. II. - Ministers prominent throughout the country are on the speakers list for the 45th annual meeting of the Swedish Bap- tist general conference of America which opens here this afternoon The first formal session will be held tonight when Rev. Eric Schersterom of Evanst on, H., will deliver an ad- dress. The conference will continue for five days.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-11

baby to the hospital to see the hus- band, who died while they were there. What would have happened to that girl and her baby If she had been given just free religious advice" he asked.
 Open "Loneiy Club.
 The church instituted a pre-natai clinic, the first of its kind in Spring field, which today is experiencing great success, Then a new idea wan born. There were many strangers in tho city and somebody started . Lonely Club" The first night the club was opened which was cold, stormy night in winter, S5 people walked through a sleet storm to Join and become acquainted. The next night there were 150 and the third night 800. A Christmas party was given and ono woman testified that the preceding Christmas she had been 50 lonely she went out and bought five post cards, sending four of them to names she found in the phone book and one to herself. so as to have some of the spirit of Christmas.
 In conclusion, the speaker told the Rotarians, Tt Is time to approach the church problem In the light of common. sense and practical busi- ness ideals. If we've got the courage and the sense we can realize this thing and make the church the pow CT and force for good in the com munity that God intended 1t to be-"
 The speaker told number of fun ny stories, but after he had gotten well into his speech it proved to be one of the most interesting and al times one of the most touching the Rotarians have heard for some time So touching were some of the stohes that the speaker commented, "Ii these bring lump into your throat as you hear them, they also bring a lump into my throat as tell them.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-11
40 Claim $6,0OO Reward
 For Capture of Slayers

Chicago, Sept. 11.-Approximately forty men claim 8 share in the s6,- 900 reward offered for the capture and conviction of the slayers of Robert Franks.
 Chief of Police Collins today praised the police department in connection with the case. remarking Tt will be remembered that the of- flcers had nothing to serve as a definite clue, save Leopold's glasses. am proud of my men,"
 The chief who offered a reward of s1,000, while Jacob Franks father of the slain boy, offered s5,Oo0 together with Nr. Franks and Mayor Dever, 1t is understood. will appoint com mittee to distribute the rewards.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-11
Proclamation On
 Defense Day

Friday, September F. has been proclaimed by the Presi. dent of the United states as Defense Day and 1t is my wish that the City of New Britain CO., operate in the national observ- ance of this day.
 The local committee has is- sued It's orders for the exercises of the day. Our business houses and manufacturing institutions stand ready to do their part. Let no individual hesitate to join in making the public demonstra- ton one that befits a city whose record is so commendable as Is ,that of the City of New Britain,
 A. M. PAoNEssA,
 Mayor.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-11
BOY INJURED ON TRAIN,
 TAKEN TO HOSPITAL HERE
Francis Kanouss, Aged 10, of New Haven Hurt Early This
 Morning on Railroad

Francis Kanouss, 16 years of age, of S6 Shelter street, New Haven, was admitted to the New Britain Gen. eral hospital this morning shortly after o'clock, suffering from decorations about the head, sus- tained on a train of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad.
 It is said that he is employed by the railroad, as is his father, W. F. Kanouss. The ambulance was called to the Berlin station when the train arrived this morning and he was taken to the hospital, but it has not been learned how he was injured. as his mind has been hay since the accident. &.
 His injuries are mot regarded as serious and it is probable that he will be discharged tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-11
CoNpENINs pEFENsF pAY.

Peoria, H.. Sept. 1.-The con- vention of the Illinois State Fedora alton of Labor today unanimously adopted a resolution which "ccn- demned" National Defense test day as q "militaristie demonstration more apt 10 lead to another var, than be helpful in establishing world peace and brotherhood"
New Britain herald., 1924-09-11
BOYS BREAK HYDRANT

Matthew R. Malinowski of 76 Lawlor street notified the police last night that boys in the neigh borhood had broken the hydrsnt at the corner of Lawlor and East Lawlor streets and the water was pouring all over the road. The po- lice notified the water department and the hydrant was repaired.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-11
KaK Street Briefs

New York, Sept. 11.-An aver age reduction of about 12h per cent in the price of automobiles in Great Britain has resulted from the repeal of the MclSenna duties which went into effect August 1. &C., oording to the bankers Trust Co. of New York. A substantial increase in the export of British cars was shown in statistics for July when 1.b6i were shipped to foreign coun- tries, compared with 305 in July 1s23. Exports of cars in the seven months of 1924 totalled 6.6oi against 1,65b in the same period last year. Imports, on the other hand, showed substantial decline to 6,ss4 vehicles from 12,12s in the seven months of 1928.
 The Great Northern Railways re- port to the N. Y. stock exchange for the first half of 1924 shows net income of s2,6o5.571 after taxes and charges equal to s1.oS share.
 Net profit of the Standard Plate Glass Co. in the first six months of 1924 was s6s3,157, equal after pre- ferred dividends to s2.05 on the common stock. Gross sales were $4.0os,325. Surplus was s262,9so.
 Indications that current improve ment in business is spotty and not benefiting all industries alike Is seen in the series of contrasting dividend announcements within the last week. Depression in the Tex tile industry was emphasized by the omission of American Woolen and Daniel Boone quarterly pay ments. Reduction of the Chand- Ter Motors dividend and passing of the Union Bag & Paper dividend also reflected unsatisfactory opera tions in these fields. On the other hand extra disbursements were au- thorized by the Air Reduction Co.,, Island Creek Coal Co.,. Yale & Towne Manufacturing Co.,, and the Upson Co. on the basis of better earnings.
 Of the s135,000, 900 in interest to be paid on the governments debt on Sept. IS, 42 per cent or about s67, ,000,0 0,000, will go to holders of coupons in the New York federal reserve district. The high percen- age is accounted for by the fact that banks and other institutions here are among the largest holders of these securities.
 Stockholders of the American Power & Light Co. have approve.l the plan to make the company pre- ferred and common shares of nc par value. Ten shares of the new common will be issued for each share of the present $100 par value common. Temporary certificates for the new no par stock are ex. pected to be ready September Is.
 Directors of, the Certain Teed Products Corporation, manufactur. CTS of building material, has called a special meeting of stockholders fol September 30 to authorize the, issu ance of 340,00o shares of no par con mon stock to be sold at not less thar $40 a share. An increase in tn, number of authorized common shares from 150,o90 to 800, 900 wa voted last year. The action was takel to prepare way for retirement O bonds and preferred stock, if deem ed desirable at any time.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-11
CUT TEXTILE WAGES.

woonsocket, R. l.. Sept. H. Textile operatives in the Manvile mill of the Manvtlle-Jenckes Co., here have beer. notified of a ten per cent cut, effective next Monday. Wages already have been cut at oth- CT mills Of the company in this city. Pawtucket and Georgiaville. The plant, which has been operating on a three-dsy week schedule for some time, closed down last night to re- open Monday.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-11
Warning Factions. Agree
 To Neutralize WhangpO

Washington, Sept. II. - Further steps to protect foreign life and property in the zone of hostilities in China were reported today to the state department.
 The American consul at Shang- hai reported that the warning fac tions had agreed to the neutraliza- tion of tho Whangpo river and the revocation of existing regulations regarding navigation on the lower Iangtse and on the Whangpo.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-11
Communists Obtain
 Places on Ballots

Chicago, Sept 1.-The workerT party, the communist organization, has obtained . place on the ballots in MsssschusettG North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Oregon and Washing ton. 1t was announced today by Jos eph Manley, manager of the cam paigu. The work of obtaining sig natures to petitions in other states Is proceeding.
 W. z. Foster, presidential candi- date, and Benjamin Gitlew. vice. presidential candidate, are speaking in eastern citleA
New Britain herald., 1924-09-11
T,tttpralH
Mrs. Barbara Borkowski,

The funeral of Mrs. Barbara Bor- kowski of 2. Silver street, who died while visiting relatives in Newark Monday, was held this morning. Services were conducted at the Sa- cred Heart church and interment was in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-11
THING CENTER OF
 FIERCE FIGHTING
(Continued from First Page)

There was soem concern today in official quarters at Shanghai over the presence of thousands of refugees from the fighting area. The activi- ties of supposed spies operating against the defenders is being inves- tigated.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-11
POLICEMAN RESOLVED

New Haven, Sept. 11,--Coroner Mix in a finding today says no crim- insl responsibility rests upon Motor cycle Policeman John J. Lynch whose machine ran down and fatally injured Samuel Labrasky, Is, here September (.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-11
Dratlrs
Virginia Reeve.

Virginia Reeve, {, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Edward Reeve of South street, died yesterday at the Hart ford Isolation hospital. The funeral was held from her home this after noon at 2 o'clock. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-11
Mrs. Samuel c. HoIcomb.

Rev. Dr. John l.. Davis officiated this afternoon at the funeral of Mrs. Samuel c, Holcomb of Whites Crossing. Services were held al the B. C. Porter funeral parlors at 3 o'clock and interment was in Bris- tol.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-11
CLEARINGs AND BALANCES

New York exchanges s71s.00o, 900. Balances S1,0OO,0O0. Boston eX- changes s61. .OO0.OOO. Balances sI9,- GOO, ,oo0.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-11

The longest concrete bridge In the world is being built to span the Seine at St. Pierre du Naucr9.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-11

Under a microscope the edge of a razor is seen to have very fine teeth.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-11

IT netting. Tilden was starting slowly and covering little ground.
 Philadelphia, Sept. 1f.--Mrs. Molla Mallory of New York and Miss Edith Sigourney of Boston today de- feated Miss Penelope Anderson and Miss Virginia Hilleary, of Philadel- phia, 90, 6-2, in the third round of the women's middle states tennis tournament doubles at the PhiladeI- pbia Cricket club.
 In the fourth round of the Singles matches Mrs. NJ. B. Huff, Philadel- phia, defeated Miss Sigourney, 5---7, 6-2, 6-2, while Mrs. Mallory de- feated Miss Margaret Blake, Boston, S-6, e--1.
 Miss Anne Townsend, Philadel- rhis, defeated Miss Anne Fuller, Boston, 6-1. 6-4, and Mrs. J. D. Corbiere, Boston, defeated Miss vir- ginia Carpenter, Philadelphia, s-3. 6-4.
 Miss Alice Francis, Orange, \. J., defeated Charlotte Rabell, New York, in the other semi-finai, T--S. s-l.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-11

|. S. TREASURY STATEMENT. |. 6. treasury balance, sfss,960.s66
New Britain herald., 1924-09-11

the first set at 6--4. Patterson won the first three games. mainly through his sharp service that had Tilden netting. Tilden was starting slowly and covering little ground.
Evening star., 1924-04-06
Rer. ". c. Neuils, S. j., Returns
after Trip for Georgetown
ment Drre-Reports Much Enthusiasm
For Plans.

west, with st. Louis as the starting
point. took him to Kansas city. Den
yer. Salt Lake City, Reno. San Fran
cisco. Los Angeles. Seattle. Portland
and Spokane. thence to Arizona and
New Mexico.
Finds EnthuSiasm.
Iii each of these places an alumni
association was successfully launch
ed, instructions given to leaders and
arrangements made for cooperation
with the national association in
Washington. Father NeVils was en-
thuSiastic over the reception given
hime and particularly over the in
terest shown by the alumni in the
efforts to establish Greater
Georgetown" during the next two
years. Following his recent return to
Washington. Father NeyilS made a
formal report on the results of his
campaign to President John B. Cree
den, :. j., of Georgetown University.
The District of Columbia Law Club,
headed by c. l.. Hauschild, is the big
gest student organization. not only in
the law school. but In the entire
university. It comprises practically
every, Was hingtonian at the law
school. Besides Mr.. Hauschild. its
George Mckee and II. l.. Johns, sec
retarr- treasurer
Industry. honesty and persistence
are the three cardinal requisites for
successful lawyer, Curtis u. Wilbur.
Secretary of the Navy, advised the mem
bers of the California Law Club of
Georgetown University. Just before his
resignation as chief justice of Cali
fornia Judge Wilbur was requested by
Francis c. Damrell, president of the law
club. to give the members some advice
which would he useful to them when
they launched uDon their careers
Judge Wilbur put the following punch
in one brief sentence: Il think my ad-
vice would be limited TO two important
words, Industry and Honesty and to
Evening star., 1924-04-06
LAW SCHOOL ALUMNI
WILL MEET APRIL "a
Washington College Association
Expected to Discuss Ban
quet Features.

The Alumni Association of the Wash
inyton College of Law will hold the
second of it's biennial meetings April "a,
according to an announcement last
night by Thomas +. F'laherty. president.
Mr.. FYaherty has been busy selecting
committees to perfect details. AS the
date is just two days ahead of that set
for the colleges annual banquet, it is
expected that many features of the
banquet will be discussed and perfected
at this meeting.
At a special meeting of the Women's s
Bar Association at the Washington Col
lego Of Law recently a number of
graduates of the college were invited
TO act as delegates to the National Law
Convention to be held in Washington
Thursday and Friday. Those who ac-
cepted included Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mus
sey, Helen f. JamiSon. katherine f.
Pike. Kate P. Johnson and M Grace
McVey. Mrs. Mussey was made chair
man of a legislative committee of the
association which was instructed to con-
slider what changes in the laws of the
District of Columbia are needed to give
women, in all respects. equal legal rights
with men, The principal address was
made by Mrs. Florence Etheridge Cobb
Of Wewoka, Okla, who spoke on her
axperiences in the prxctice OF law In
that state. Mrs. Cobb fs q member Of
the class Of 1911 of the Washington
Evening star., 1924-04-06
CLASS HONOR PAIR
NAMED AT WESTERN
Earl Miller Chosen Valedictorian: !:
S. Duncan Bradley, Jr.,
as Saluta torian.

Earl Miller and s. Duncan Bradley,
tr, holders of the highest scholastic
records at Western High School. were
appointed by DR.. Elmer :. Newton
last week as valedictorian and
salutatorian, respectively, of the class
of 1924. Roger Robb and Marjorie
Pickens received third and fourth
places respectively.
sepor veIaquez of the George
Washington | nlvGrSity gave talk
on Spain before the Spanish Club at
q meeting Tuesday. Following the
talk was a short business meeting IN
which the affairs of the club were
discussed. The program arranged by
the entertainment committee was
varied one. Amusing anecdotes were
told by Sencritas Winters and
smith and Senior Miller. Two short
plays were presented in which
Senoritas Fleming and Pollacon and
Seniors Cappcr, Hanna and Miller
TOOK part.
An unusual array of musical sell
cctions marked tho meeting OF the
pianist club held Thursday. What
was regarded as one of the most
entertaining programs of the year
was arranged by the club committee.
1fendelssohn and RubinStein were
the themes Of discussion by the cIuo.
Verna Evens, Eveline Kay and Louise
Davidson played number of Men,
delssohn selections. Kamennoi
Ostrow." composed by Rubinstein.
was played by Miss Violet Myers.
Miss Myers also read the life of
Mcndelssohn to the club. At the
meeting to be held this week the
club will study Schubert Mary
Elliott and Virginia Lake will speak
On the life of Schubert.
The dramatic association convened
TuesGvy For the entertainment of
the members of the club a group of
pantomimes were arranged by the
club complittee. The first pantomime
on the laying of base ball was pre-
sented by Francis Scofield, Bernard
Nordlinger, Millard Lewis and Hanlil-
ton Rhea. The second pantomime, on
Two boys studying their lessons, was
presented by Roger Robb and Serge
ISorff Hamlets speech to the players
was recited by Francis Fort.
Katherine Reese and Elizabeth De
Kay. Miss Aurelia Moore recited .
poem.
The art club is to visit Walters and
other art galleries April IL. The trip
is under the auspices of Miss Eliza
beth Wormley, the president OF the
club.
Evening star., 1924-04-06

Swinging around 4 l5,000-mile cir
cult, Rev. w. Coleman Nevils, :. j.,
vice president of Georgetown Uni
versity. has put enthusiasm and mo-
mentum behind Georgetown's endow
ment drive west OF the Mississippi
river.
As national chairman of the
Georgetown Endowment Association.
Father Nevils made six-week in
tensive campaign in the far west, or
ganizing alumni centers in ten states
westerward to the Pacific coast. He
brings back to Washington tidings
that the western alumni are taking
active steps to put the endowment
fund over the tor through loyal
cooperation and sU .srt.
Father NevilS sv ing through the