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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-15
Good Looking Scarfs

Very wide indeed are the new scarfs of shetland wool. They are striped in wide Roman stripes and are delight fully gay and fresh looking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-15
HYBART-HOOD ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED,

Mir. and Mrs. Henry Hugh Hybart of Mobile announce the engagement of their daughter, Myrtle Elizabeth, to Mir. Henry Latham Hood, of Birming- ham, the wedding to take place the lat ter part of February.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-15

Mrs. James Dewitt Wilcox has re- turned from visit to her parents in Montgomery. --
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-15

Mrs. R. W. Mcdowell of Washing D. C., will be guest of the Norwood Missionary society next week, during the meeting of the North Alabama con ference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-15

Dr. John MacSporran, formerly pas tor of the First Presbyterian church of Birmingham, but now of Orange, N. J., arrived yesterday to be the guest of Mir. and Mrs. J. Frank Rushton. Dr.. Mae Sperran came to be master of ceremony
 at the dedication, of the Rushton carroll ing bells, Sunday. -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-15

Mrs. George H. Clarke is visiting relatives in Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-15

Miss Mary Cullen White, missionary from China, who is in America on a furlough, will be the guest of the Nor wood Missionary society during the meeting of the North Alabama confer ence, which convenes in Birmingham, February 19. a-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-15

pr. and Mrs. O.. M. Nice, MT. and Mrs. Val Nesbitt and their guest, Miss Elizabeth Palmer, of Richmond, Va, Mir. and Mrs. David Roberts, Jr.. and MT. and Mrs. c. R. Ramsay make up a congenial party, who left Thursday to spend the weekend in New Orleans at the Roosevelt hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-15

Mrs. Hattie McCarty is seriously ill at the home of Dr. and Mrs. H. s. Ward, HOS Thirty-first street, north.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
RUNNING DOWN STORY
 OF ASSAULT WITH KNIFE
BaIcstra Said He Was Attacked Fol- lowing Pool Room Argument
 Over 70 Gents.

Police have been unable ss yet 10 discover the identity of the alleged uasailant of Fernando Baiestra of 33S Main street, who reported to them yesterday that he had been assaulted and slashed with knife in Walnut Hill park Saturday night. Policeman Patrick O'Mara is Investigating tho case and reports that as far as could Le learned, there was no knife used in tho assault as Bailostra claimed.
 Bailestra's story was that he was in poolroom at % Myrtle street when an argument arose between him and another man over 70 cents. If was decided to go 10 the park and settle the argument, and a number of men climbed into machine and were driven to the scene of the fray, Bail ostra evidently got the worst Of it. and he was badly beaten mp when he turn cd in the report to the police.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
CITY CorRT ASSIGNMENTS

The following assignments were made by Judge William C. Hunger ford in the city court this afternoon: John Ella vs I. Wcxler ct al, Mangan for the plaintiff, Traceski for the de- fendant April 15 at 10 a. m.; Maurice Gordon ct al, ys. Victory Shoe Re- pairing company, Greenstein for the plaintiff, Casale for the defendant, April 17 at 10 A. m.; Isadore Gold stein vs Aaron Cohen, D. Gaffney for the plaintiff, Hungcrford for defen- dant, April IS at D. m; Joseph Luzictti vs. Bernard Miller, Nair for plaintiff, Saxe for defendant, April 17 at 10 a. m: Ludwig Mautner ys. Frank Poglitsch. Ginsberg for plain tiff, Woods for defendant, April 15 at 10 a. m; Alfio Brunette vs. Drezek, Ginsburg for plaintiff. Dunn and Me Donough for defendant, April is at 10 q. m.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
Record I,i~c at Ansonia

Ansonia, Apri l7.--With the Nau- gaiuck river at its highest level since 1914 extensive damage was caused to merchants along the west side of Main street with cellars over mill tail races leading to the river. Boats were re quired to remove goods this morning. Water stood from four to six feet deep in the cellars, the water being the highest known in years, Furnace fires were extingushed in tho capitol theater building and in nearly every building on tho west side Of Main strct between Bridge and Maple streets. Mills of the American Brass Co. were forced 10 suspend because of high water. The river rose eight feet in as many hours and was still coming up although very slowly at 9 o'clock this morning.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
LIP TO STATE CoIRr

Washington, April 7.-whethsr the United States had Jurisdiction over Camp Lewis. Wash. al the time Of the killing of Major Alexander F. Cronk- hite there during the var period. must he d.tsrnins5 by the federal court of Washington where infict- ments were found it was held today by the supreme court. Under this de- cisioB the ruling Of ihe first circuit court of appeals -ss set aside. The Washington district court piH deter mine whether the trial of Roland F. Pothier indicted in Washington. afier his confession thst hs had fired the shot -hieh caused the death Of Cronkhits ~fll proceed.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
7. v. (. 4. NOTES

The spring dressmaking class meets tonight at o'clock. Those wishing to join this class may bring materials and patterns and begin at once.
 Spring millinery class meets Tues day evening at 7:30. Both these classes will bc in charge of Miss Hazel Downcy.
 Miss Fisk will meet s new bask etry class on Tuesday evening at T:3O. provided there is class of six or more. All kinds of reed work are taught, including trays, baskets and lamps.
 On Wednesday evening Rev Mr. Gilkey of Springfield will deliver his second lecture at 7:30, following which the annual meeting of the asso- clation will be held to which members are urged to come. The topic Of Mir. Gilkey's address is Drawing Help Prom God"
 The High school class meets as us- ual on Monday, Wednesday and Fri day evenings from 7:l5 to 9.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
Wateryille Like Venice

Waterbury, April 1.-The railroad tracks at Waterville, north of the Chase Metal works are flooded and the Winsted to New York train due in Waterbury at 7:50 this morning was held up. Superintendent John ]. Snavely was on the scene at o'clock trying to devise plan whereby the water flowing over the tracks could be diverted.
 Parts of the Chase Metal Works are inundated and the company called out its fire department at 5:3o a. m. to pump the water out of u e factory. The Scovil Mfg. Company's spur track was several feet under water.
 Operations at the Waterbury Bat tery company were suspended today because the Naugatuck river, over flowing its banks, had flooded the fac tory on South Main street.
 As a result of the heavy rain of ,esterday and last night the Nauga- 'uck river flooded its banks and wash 'd out the railroad bed curtailng train service between this city and Win sied. The New York express out Of Winsted this morning was stalled at East Litchheld at 7:10 due to the rails being covered with several feet of wa Ter and the road bed being washed out inbseveral places. The. Bridgeport to Ninsted train was stalled at Water vile three miles north of here, at 6:l0 due to the tracks being covered with water and the roadbod being washed out with the immense Chase Metal factory was flooded the river having risen five feet or more over the rail road tracks. No serious damage was done to equipment and machinery was he report but it will take the work men some time to clean out the water md mud after the water subsidies. Employcs were taken from the factory "arly this morning by means of "agons, the horses wading through water to their shoulders. The Ameri- ean Brass park including tho baseball park, was completely inundated, with rom two 10 six feet Of water.
 Minor damage by water and muG was done to tenants and land owners tong the highway and railroad tracks in Waterville, where the water attain ed depth of five feet.
 Late this forenoon the iron bridge 4panning the river at Freight street in this city gave way under the strain of rising water and was washed down stream. Condition were such at the new stone arch bridge at West Main street that policemen were stationed at the approaches and no one was to cross.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
City Items

1 4 second anniversary mass for Mrs. Julia McAloon will be held tomorrow morning at o'clock at St. Mary's church.
 Hear Al Jolson" on Brunswick records at John A. Andrews < Co., advt.
 Laurel Court, O. of A., Sewing Cir cle, will meet from 2 to o'clock i Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. George Macauley, 5s Vance street.
 Lunch at Haliinan's.-advt
 Mir and Mrs. John T. King of Wor- cester spent the weekend with Daniel l. Clark of Fairview street. victrolas and Pianos. Henry Morans --advt.
 Arthur T. Mcclure, son of Mir. and Mrs. F. l.. Mcclure of 3t Wallace street, a student at the Clyne school of Optometry in Boston, is spending the spring recess with his parents. Maillard's Easter Eggs, choice Easter gifts. tiny and large bunnies McEnroe's.-advt.
 "Linger Awhile" fox trot. Bruns- wick record. John A. Andrews & Co. --advt.
 Mrs. William Piener of 4ss East street is recovering from a recent operation.
 Polish your furniture with our pol ish. c. l.. Pierce < Co.--AdNt.
 Eltro Audi has bought two family house on Lyons street of R. Miller through the agency of Schultz & Costello.
 New Process Columbia Record re- leases out weekly. At Columbia headquarters. John A. Andrews & Co.
 --adyt
 Stanley Woman Relief Corp will hold it's regular social at c. A. R. hall at c:30 o'clock. tomorrow afternoon. The corp will hold its regular meet ing in the same hall at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
 The w. C. T. r. will meet tomorrow at 2:3o o'clock at the First church chapel the state president Mrs. Mary F. Wilson, will speak on "The Future" and later there will be social hour with refreshments. Leonard Nolk will sing.
 The third of q series of pinochls and 45 card games being held be- tween the K. of c. and the F. Q. E. will be played tonight at the Kacey home. Members of the Eagles will meet at their club rooms at s o'clock.
 Mrs. J. J. Donohue of Carlson street reported to the police that a new house that she is having built on Wells street was broken into last night and paint was spilled over the floors.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
TEAPOT DOME HEARING
Contributions to National Political Campaigns Are Discussed At To- days Sessions.

Washington, April 7.-Ths question of contributions to national campaign funds by oil interests received the momentary attention of the oil com mittee today.
 Wilbur W. Marsh, former treasurer of the democratic national committee the first witness was questioned about contributions by E. l.. Doheny to the democratic war chest.
 Marsh said he had no recollection as to the specific contributions Of Do- heny in the 1920 campaign. It would be necessary, he said to consult the records of the committse which are in the Washington headquarters. He vas excused.
 The committee then called ". L.. Kissier of Tulsa, Okla.,s president of the Producers and Reiners Corp. He said he was not st the republican na- tionsl convention at Chicago In 1920 but identified himself as a republican "at this time" He vas not request ed to solicit campaign funds in 1920. he testified under further questioning but wss asked to make contribution which he did. subscribing s5z5.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
KIDNAPPED, ROBBED, CONDUCTOR CLAIMS
Carlson Says Four ColOred Men
 Took Him to Cromwell

Conflicting stories told by Bernard Carlson of 26 West Pearl street, about his alleged holdup at the hands Of four colored men who took s52.5 and a gold watch from him Saturday night, have bailled all attempts of the police to get a clue that would lead to the apprehension of the stickup men. Carlson was taken to Cromwell yesterday afternoon by the police, but he was unable 10 inform the police where the automobile in which he was kidnapped had stopped.
 His inability 10 give any dcscrip- ton of the machine in which he was taken or of any of the men leaves the police without anything to work on.
 According to the story told by Carlson, who is spare conductor for the Connecticut company, he was on his way home from work Saturday night about 1O30 o'clock and when he was passing through Hungerford Court, just in the rear of the I. O. o. r. building, he was confronted by four colored men. two of them flashing rcyolvers. He was forced to enter a machine and was driven through South Main street. Berlin. East Berlin and Cromwell. where the mon searched him, taking his money and watch. and then driving away, leaving him to walk home.
 He had s25 of the Connecticut company's money and the rest was his own. He said that the pressure of the two revolvcrs against him scared him so much that he was afraid to call for help. He did not report the affair to the police until about 10 o'clock Sunday morning.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
BLUE TRIANGLE CLUB NOTES

The formation of an organized 1n- dustrial Girls ciuh will be the pur- pose Of a meeting 10 be held at the
 Blue Triangle club room on Thursday evening at 7:30 D. m. The organiza- ton of such clubs in other cities will be explained before constitution for New Britain is adopted. The require ments for membership and tho amount Of the dues will be decided upon and officers elected. Every industrial girl who would like to belonst to such a club is invited to attend and express her opinion on what the club pro- gram should be. Committees to take care of the different activities planned will also be formed Those present at this meeting will be the charter mem Lers of the organization and have the privilege Of initiating the new mem bers.
 The activities for this week at the club room arc:
 Monday, 7.30-Reed class under Miss Andres. Only two more lessons wilt be given. A new class will be formed after Easter if enough girls apply.
 Tuesday, 6 p. n1.--Cooking class un- der Mrs. Katharine Brown and sup per club.
 8 p. m.--Uku1ele class under Miss Clara Mulvile. Only few more les sons will be given so every member is urged to be present.
 Twelve of the club room girls will attend a bcwling party at the Y. M. [. <. Tuesday evening.
 The club room will be open as reading and recreation room and for callers on Friday evening, Saturday afternoon and evening and Sunday af- ternoon. At any Of these times Miss Brugger will be glad to answer qnes- lions about the classes or the oppor- .unities Of the club.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
WIDOWS PENSION ItND.
More Than ss7 .0oo Has Bccn Paid
 Out During Past Near.

Hartford. April s.-The figures of the administration of the vidoos' pension 1aV and of the department of agencies for the quarter ending March si indicate that ihe receipts from these tH'o sources would be greatly in excess of the receipts for the precious year vhan they amounted to si.es5.- Uon. The receipts come from the state. towns an dinditiduai relatives of the dependent persons
 During the past quarter sRaymord Y. Gates. who had charge of the two departments paid 10 vidows and their children the sum of ss7.sse.z7 an in crease of sz,2s4S7 over the amount
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
WALL STREET STOCK EXCHANGE REPORTS

Wall Street Opcning-Stock prices Were irregular at the opening of to- days market. Selling pressure was renewed against the independent steels and motors. Chandler touch ing a new low at isa, and Stewart Warner dropping S-S. American Water Works advanced 1 3-S on pub lication of favorable 1923 earnings report and General Electric advanced 1.
 1;3o D. m.-Pubic utility issues rd- ranced but the market otherwise was subjected 10 more intense selling pressure
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
ARRESTED AS BURGLAR
house on Dcerfeld avenue and then on Parole, Taken Into Custody by Hartford Police.

Hartford, April 7.--Rocco Dinnelli. es, was arrested here this morning and the police claim he had broken into corner of the house, the police report attempted to force an entrance to an- other dwelling on Albany avenue. Dinneili had smashed the glass in the rear door when an officer rounded the corner Of the house. the police deport said. The prisoner said he was psroled from Cheshire reformatory three months ago.
 Americus Coilelly. 20, also on parole from Cheshire, who was arrested late Saturday night on suspicion of having participated in at least three burglar ies in this city, was presented in police court today and held under bond of s2.5o0. He will be given a hearing on Friday.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
SHIPPING BOARD PROBE

Washington, April 7.-1nvestigation Of the shipping board by a special house committee turned up Its first live debate today when Representative Davis, democrat, Tennessee, prose cutor" brought up reports of alleged influence by Matthew Brush, presi- dent Of the American International corporation in the formulation of American merchant marine policies.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
Dratlrs
William George I,ange.

William George Lange, two months old son of Mr. and Mrs. William F.. Lange of 25 Meadow street, died at his home yesterday. The funeral was held at II o'clock this morning with Rev. Henry W. Maier. pastor of the First Church of Christ, off, ciating. Burial was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
Danlu,ry Factories Closed

Danbury, April 7.-Thrce inches Of rain which has fallen in this section of the state during the last 24 hours has swollen streams to such an extent that they have oyerfowed their banks. In this city today several factories located along still river were obliged to suspend operations for the day ow- ing to flooded boiler rooms and in one instance, because access 10 the plant was wholly cut off by water.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
Naugatuck Lawyers Car
 Abandoned After Wreck

Bridgeport. April 7.---wcsiport po- lice are investigating an accident on the shore road in Greens Farms carly Sunday when an automobile went off an embankmcnt. landing upright in Sasco creek. The car was discovered abandoned yesterday. The reeistra- ton. Connecticut K 27s0. was issued. according to records Of The motor vehicle department at Hartford 10 Henry J. Freeman. 4a5 North Main street, NauEatuek. Freeman is an attorney and efforts 10 reach him to- day failed.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
YAUGATUCk VALLEY
 SWEPT BY FLOODS
Ccontinued from First rage)

Der Glove Co. and the plant, employ Ing several hundreds persons had to shut down.
 Riverside Drive was about a foot under water for a considerable dis tsnce and flooding of the Recreation grounds of the Drive may result in aeavy damage. The river water over lowed the brick pavement in Sapl" street 10 the depth of inches, in many places.
 At Memorial bridge the river>is be- tween s and 10 feet higher than it usually it at this time of the year.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
President Cuts Rumley's a Sentence Down tO Month

Washington, April 7.-Frcsident Coolidge commuted today to one month the prison sentences Of one year Imposed upon Edward 4. Rune- ly. former publisher of the New York Mail and s. Waiter Kaufman and Norvin R. Hndheim. convicted for violating the trading with the enemy act
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
Mrs. Amelia Bes.kpr.

The funeral of Mrs. Ameiis Becker, who died at her home at 1ss Arch street Saturday. was held from her late home st o'clock this afternoon. Rev. M. ". Gaudian. pastor Of Sa. Johns German Lutheran church, of- fciated at the service. Burial was in Fairvisw cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
TWO WEEKS DELAY

Prince Rupert, B. C., April T.- Tour American army planes that reached here yesterday on a flight around the world may be delayed two weeks before leaving for Sltka. Alas ka, their next stop. Major Frederick L. Martin their commander said to- day.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
EoBgERy yIrIss SEQ 900

Chicago. April 5.--Aner ttnnelins through the basement wall of tuo ad- joining buildings. thieves cut through the floor of the Empire Jeuelry store carly yesterday. blew the safe and es- eaped with jepsiry snd unset dis- monds valued at more than sss.tte.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
Titttrrala
George N. ParfrifIre.

The funeral of George ". Far fridge. who died at the home Of his grandson, ex-Msyor George \. Quig- Icy. Saturday morning. was held from the Quigley home at o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Henry W. Maier, pastor of the First Church Of Christ, oficiated at the service. Burial was in Fsirview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
Ri,er oycrfows st Hartford.

Hartford, April 7.-Meadow land here was doing its spring disappear ing act under the 2.37 inches of rain that had fallen at o'clock this morning and the Connecticut river had staged a rapid rise, reaching about 1z feet above low water mark early today. and iss till rising.
 Streets here are flooded, especially in outlying residential sections.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
NO AIR uoNopory

washington, April "A bill design cd to prevent a monopoly of radio communication was passed today by the senate. It declares the air to be the 'fnalienable possession Of the people" and prohibits licenses extend- ing more than two years.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
REVENUE BILL CHANGE

Washington. April 7.--ProdUce and merchandise brokers would be ex- efnpted from the $50 brokers tax un- der an amendment voted to the rev. enue bill today by the senate financs committee.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
laid for tile pretious quarter.

paid for the previous quarter.
 At the end oG the quarter ses widows and I.sss dependent children were receiving allowances from ths state. The average weekly allow ance per family vas ti0.Ts. or ss.7o per capita.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07

The ratio of school population to total population in the United states has declined from SIS in 1870 C Z6.z in 1920.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07

T. $. TREASURY STATEMENT. U. s. Treasury balance. s4j9.622,722
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07

There are more than s7.0o0. o00 sc- tive cotton spindles in textile mills in the United States.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07

Cotton manufacturers in this coun- try in 1921 represented a valuation of s1,259.1ss.00e. -.---z. ----..
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
spnnefeld.we.taeid Road Blocked.

Springfield. Mass. April 7.-strcet railway and other vehicular traffic between this city and westfeld was cut of early today when the rising wsstheid river. . tributary of the
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07
Rsport of the Condition of

TIRE COMMERCIAL TRUST COMPANY
 New Britain, Conn. st the close of business on the thirty first day Of March, 1s2l.
 ASSETS.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-07

County of Hartford
 ]. Charfes ". Hawkins. Treasurer of the aforesaid Trust Conpany. do soisnnly swear that the foregoing statement is true fo the best of my kuowic5rs and helisE CHARLES w. HAWKINS.
 Treasurer. suhsefihea aud sworn fo before me this Tth day Of April Issi
 yIcTUE IOHIgAN.
 Notary Public.