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New Britain herald., 1924-09-27
FORTUNE IN BANANAS
This is How A. W. Preston. Late Head of the United Fruit Com- pany Acquired His Wealth.

Boston, Sept. s7. Andrew W. Preston, head of the United Fruit company, who died at his summer home at Swampscott~ last night, gained a fortune for himself and others by bringing bananas to this country on a big scale. Although others had imported the fruit in a small way previously, Preston pop ularized the banana and then brought it here in punches that filled ships. The result was the or ganization of the United Fruit com pany, which comprises the bulk of the tropical fruit trade of the country and of the United Fruit Steamship Co, which operates one Of the country's largest steamship fleets.
 The United Fruit company today issued a statement that the death of MT. Preston would cause no change in company policies. It will be administered along the wise lines laid down by MT. Preston" the statement said.
 In his 18th year, the United Fruit company head was also president of the Revere Sugar Refining com pany, of Central American Railroad companies, the Tropical Radio com pany and the Banana Speciality company.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-27
City Advertisement

No. 274T6 Maggie R. Zeiman, vs. Martin Zeiman.
 Superior Court, State of Connecticut, County of Hartford, the 18th day of September, 1924.
 Second Order of Notice
 Upon, complaint in said cause brought to said Court, at Hartford, in said county, on the first Tuesday of September, 1924 and now pend ing, claiming a. divorce. and change of name, it not appearing to this Court that the defendant has re- ceived notice of the. pendency of said complaint and it appearing to this Court that the whereabouts of the defendant Martin Zeiman is un- known to the plaintiff.
 Ordered, that notice of the insti- tuition and pendency of said com plaint shall be given the defendant by publishing this order in the New Britain Herald, a newspaper pub lished in New Britain once a week for two consecutive weeks, com mencing on or before September P, 1924.
 LUCIUS P. FULLER,
 Assistant Clerk of said Court.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-27
Nilsen-Dahlman NuptiaIs
 On Saturday, October 1

Paul Nilsen of 9 Ellis street was pleasantly surprised last evening at the Swedish Bethany church when the Young Peoples society presented him with Windsor chair. Mir. Nil sen resigned as president of the so- ctety Thursday night after having served for several years in that ca pacity. He will be married October to Miss Agnes Dahlman of no Hillcrest avenue. Mr. Nilsen and Miss Dahlman are active workers in the Bethany church and have a host of friends, Mir. Nilsen is connected with the Rogers Sash and Door Co.,. while Miss Dahlman is employed at the Corbin Cabinet Lock Co. oYse,
 The worlds record swordfsh was recently landed at Los Angeles aft CT 45-minute fight.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-27
L|BELS PLACED ON
 SEVENTEEN BOATS
J. s. Marshal Acts Against
 Vessels at New London

New Haven, Sept. 27.-Libels were placed by the U. S. marshal today upon 17 steamers in New London in an action of the Thames Towboat Co.,. against the steamers Alaska and others, alleging violation of contracts in failing to pay for re- pairs made to the steamers between the dates of May l and August 30 of this year.
 Following are the vessels libeled .and the repair claims against each:
 The Alaska, s1,SS1.41: Amagan- sett, sS33.26; Arizona, $1.736.59: George Curtiss, $1,S3S55; Ranger, .$S79.11; H. N. Edwards. s1,S1472; U, w. French, s2,o52.S9; Leander Wilcox, s1,5S5.95; Martin J. Marin, s2,2SS.6S; Rolin E. Mason, s6,S74; Rowland Wilcox, $S13.O4; Walter Adams, $1,23).5S; Quickstep, s497.- 6S; William E. Murray. $S45.55; Adroit, $155; George P. Squires, $1S3,76 and the Portland, s1S2.s6.
 The repairs are alleged in the writ to have been made on the steamers by the Thames Towboat Co.,, at the request of the defendants. The tow boat company claims that of the amount due, only s5.717.S6 has been paid over to them and they now seek the recovery of the alleged bal ance. due of $19.476.S6 with interest
 The libels were made by Col. John E. Doherty and Joseph M. Parks from the office of U. S. Marshal Jacob Walters here.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-27

At court of probate holden at New Britain, within and for the district CT Berlin, In the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut on the g0th day or September, A. D., 1924.
 Present Bernard F. Gafney. Judge,
 Tn re Edward Popiolek of New Britain in said district minor.
 Upon the petition of Rose TauslN, ot said New Britain. praying that Steve Fopioiek he removed as guardian cf said minor and that some suitable person be appointed guardian of said minor as per application on file more fully appears 1t Is
 ordered-that sad application he heard and determined at the probate office in New Britain. in said district on the 4th day of October, A. D., 1924, at o'clock in the forenoon. and that notice he given O. the peudency of said application aud the time and place of hearing thereon by publishing this order once a week fof two consecutive weeks in some newspaper pub Hshed in said New Britain, having cir culation in said district and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town of New Britain. in said district. and return make
 BERNARD r. GAFFNEY, Judge.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-27
TOM TAGGART IS
 SICK IN BOSTON
Undersos an Operation for Appendicitis

Boston, Sept. 27.-Thomas Tag gart, former United States senator from Indiana, was operated on for appendicitis today. A statement by the attending surgeon said: An ab- scess about the appendix was drained under local anesthesia. Condition good."b
 Mir. Taggart has been i'll a week, having suffered an attack at his summer home at Hyannisport that caused his removal to the hospital on Sunday. From the start his con- dition has been said to have been remarkably good considering his 6S years, and for time 1t was thought an operation might be averted.
 The attending surgeons, Dr. D. F. Jones and Dr. F. c. Brigham, said they did not wish to amplify their statement, but 1t was understood that by draining the abscess which was found, removal of the appendix had been made unnecessary, at least for the time being.
 Mrs. Taggart and other members of the family were at the hospital during the operation.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-27
6.S12 AT HARVARD.

Cambridge, Mass, Sept. 27.-En- rollment at Harvard university for the first four days of registration is far in excess of last years figures, the total for the university includ- ing all departments it was an- nounced today is 6,S12, as compared with 6.445 last year at correspond ing time, and 6077 in 1922. In the college 3,02O have enrolled in comparison with 2,913 a year ago. The freshman class numbers $50 as compared with 936 last year The law school and the business school showed the greatest gains, and the theological seminary and school of landscape architecture the greatest losses.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-27
SMITH CERTAIN HE
 WILL BE ELECTED
N. '. Governor Running With
 Same State Officers

Syracuse, N. Y, Sept. 27.-Depar. ture of the "Tammany special' this morning, bearing several hundred democrats who had seen Governor Smith re-nominated at the closing session of their party's state conven- tion yesterday afternoon, formed the concluding scene of democratic convention which had proved more peaceful and harmonious than any for shars past.
 All party leaders, from Governor Smith to the humblest delegate, ex- pressed complete confidence of vic- tory next November. The Governor, in addressing the convention, said he would lead the party "as vigor- ously as I can. I never ran away from fight in my life, and never will while I am able to fight"
 Other members of the democratic state ticket, who served with Cover nor Smith for the past two years, are:
 Lieutenant Governor George R. Lunn, Schenectady.
 Secretary of State, James A. Ham, ilton, the Bronx.
 Comptroller, James W. Fleming, Troy.
 Treasurer, George Kent shuler, Lyons.
 Attorney General. Carl Sherman, Buffalo.
 Engineerd and Surveyor, Dwight B. Ladu, Albany.
 Nomination Of all the officers was unanimous.
 All will be notified officially of their selection at a formal notifica- ton in the national democratic club in New York city on October 3.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-27
NOTICE.

Superior Court Hartford County. Sept. 19, 1924.
 Soil Dubowy and Bernard Miller vs. The Heirs, Representatives. Wid- ows, Creditors and Distributes of the Estates of William W. Giddings, Henry P. Strong, Herman H. Bar pour and H. H. Barbour, Jr, de- ceased.
 ORDER OF NOTICE
 It appearing that the plaintiffs in the foregoing action have brought their complaint to this court return- able on the First Tuesday of Octo- Der, 1924, alleging that they are the owners of certain lands and build ings situated in said New Britain, bounded and described as follows, to wit:
 North by land now or formerly of Charles and Louise Volkman 1895 feet; East by Arch Street, 70 feet; South by land now or formerly of Otto Leupold about 165 feet five inches; and West by land now or formerly of Charles and Louise Nolkman about 1885 feet; and praying judgment that certain mortgages therein described in which William H. Giddings, Henry P. Strong, Herman H. Barbour and H. H. Barbour, Jr., all of them now deceased, late of said New Britain, are named as mortgages which mortgages are recorded in the New Britain Land Records, Vol. Is, page 145, Vol. Is page 264 and Vol. 16 page 274, declaring such mortgages estate, and that Frederick B. Hun gerford of said New Britain, attorney for the plaintiffs, has annexed to said complaint his affidavit stating that the plaintiffs do not know who such defendants are or where they or any of them reside.
 NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS OR DERED, That notice of the pend- ency of said action be given by pub fishing in the New Britain Herald, 8 newspaper published in said New Britain and having a circulation therein, a true copy of this order, once a week for three successive weeks, the first publication to be on the 2oth day of September A. D 1924.
 GEORGE A CONANT,
 Clerk.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-27
Japanese Language to
 Be Taught in Honolulu

By The Associated Press.
 Honolulu, Sept. 27.-The school department has announced that two courses in Japanese will be inaug- urated on October 1 at the McKin- ley high school. This is the first introduction of an Oriental lan- guage in the territorial public schools.
 The action Of the depart mcnt resulted from the grow ing demand for Oriental lan- and territorial administration.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-27
AndersOn's Appeal Is
 Coming Up About Oct, I

Albany, N. Y, Sept, 26.-The ap- peal of William H. Anderson, for mer superintendent of the New York anti-saloon league from af- f1rmance of his conviction of for gerry in New York county, will come before the court of appeals on Tues day. October 7 it was indicated in the court calendar made public to- day.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-27
SHOWER FOR MISS JACKSON

A miscellaneous shower was given Jast evening in honor of Miss Har- riet Jackson at the home of her sis ter, Mrs, Guy Darling,of Belden street. The home was decorated in pink. Miss Jackson received many beautiful and useful gifts. She will become the. bride of Howard Quadmand of Bennington, Vt. on October 3. ..
New Britain herald., 1924-09-27
BROTHERTON RESIGNS.

Norwalk. Sept. 27.-Captain Jo- seph L. Brotherton, of this city, has rendered his resignation as com- manding officer of Battery c, 192d F. A. C., N. G., and it has been for warded to the office of the adju- tant general at Hartford for official action. Captain Brotherton resigned in order that he might give more time to his business.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-27
SOCIAL WORKERS CLUB MEETS

The first regular meeting of the Social Workers club will be held in the Y. w. C. A. at o'clock We'd nesday. Miss Cora M. BeaIe, execu- tive secretary of the Welfare asso- ciation, will speak on her trip to the national conference of social work CTS at Toronto last June.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-27

FORD, 1s24--touring. Oakland 1928 sport Overland 1924 Blue Bird series g, Lex ington sport touring. Special prices and very easy terms, Aaron G. Cohen, Inc, lSs Park St.. Hartford Conn. Open evenings.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-27

FORD, 1si7-touring car. This car car be bought for S75. with terms. Good running condition. Automotivs Used Ca, Exchange. S6 Arch St. Phone l76e.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-27

FORD TOURING, l923--also 1911 For, sedan. Rudolph's Garage. Iz7 Cher st. Phone 2os1-2. Salesroom, { Elm si Phnna 22a2
New Britain herald., 1924-09-27

ESSEX. 1s21-touring. new tires, good paint. mechanically perfect, a demon- stration will convince. William Ball.
 man. 45 Main St.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-27

FoRD-roadster, 1g24. used months, on sale this week only. Good bargain. Heleen Garage. 1O7 Arch St. Tel. ises. FORD CoUPE-for sale, c. A. Bence, 51
 Main St.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-27

BRAND NEW-l92i Chevrolet coupe, TUT 2 only 500 miles. with spare tire, loci
 wheel. electric horn, motor cover snf motometer for 1850. City Service Str
 tion Inc, 20 Hartford Ave, City.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-27

HUPMoBILE. 19is-roadster. can b bought for t100. RackIiffe's Automobi, Store, Bigelow St,
New Britain herald., 1924-09-27

DURANT, l92S-sport model, run $500 miles. Al shape: one 1921 Reo speed wagon. No reasonable offer refused: one 1917 Buick touring. 5 passenger, new top and paint, s:25; Nash. 1924, 5 pass. cylinder touring. slightly used. J. B. Moran Garage, 313h Church St.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-27

WHITE TRUCks-two. and one Brock . way. will sell reasonable and on eas
 terms. See Cohn about it at Mai
 St., or call e4e5.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-27

ED. KENNEDY's-auto exchange, full line of used cars and parts. 26 Willow street. Phone 20e3.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-27

DURANT-we have business coupe that has never been driven even in demon- stration. It can be bought at e big saving. Trades af~si terms considered, c. A. Bence. kI Main Ht Phnna salk
New Britain herald., 1924-09-27

foU-have wanted car-here's you chance--seventy cars to choose from :5' up-soms in need of slight repairs. Bu now for next spring. Aaron c. Cohe Inc. ls5 Park St. Hartford, Conn,
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New Britain herald., 1924-09-27

GEORGE A. CONANT,
 Clerk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-26
WHITE ROBBER SLUGS COLORED
WATCHMAN
IPrston News Service)

LITTLE ROCK. Ark April 25.-
William Robinson, night Waterman al
the McLean-Arkansas Lumber Com
pany plant. suffered serious injuries
about the head as the result of blow
dealt him by white man, believed to
have entered the yard to stea lumber
about 300 A. NJ Tuesday.
Robinson reported to the police at 4
o'clock after having lain unconscious
at the yard for nearly an hour that
he was making his rounds among the
stacks of lumber when an unknown
white man struck him on the head. He
laid he knew nothing else until anoth
r employee of the company revived
i'm and took him to the police head
uarters. The watchman told the 'po-
ice that his fashlight and pistol were
aiken from him after the attack.
Bloodnounds have been taken to the
lumber yard, but the suspect was
raced only a short distance and the
hounds lost the trail.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-26
SHOULD THE UNITED STATES
JOIN THE WORLD COURT?
Annual Triangular Debate Between
Lincoln, Howard and Union.

Of all the questions now before
America none is more important than
that as to whether the United States
should join the World Court. One OF
tire most momentous tasks before the
nations of the world is that of estab-
fishing some international organiza-
ton by means of which peace might
eventually be vouchsafed to mankind.
Some enthusiasts claim that the World
Court is such an organization and that
the United States should join it. Others
do not see it in such roseate colors.
This question will be considered in its
most minute ramificatious in the tri'
angular debate between Lincoln, How
ard and Union on May End. The debate
in Richmond will be between Union
and Lincoln with Union debating the
affirmative side of the question. 1t
will be held in the university chapel
Friday May End at S:15 P. M.
The men representing Union in the
triangular debate are: ]. r. Henderson
J. R. Golden, r.. P. Daniel, ]. T. Carter
e. M. B. Lee, and w. H. Payne. The
alternates are: W. H. Spurlock, AMI
A. Mulberry. Four of these men repre-.
sent Union at Howard. The subject oi
the debate is: Resolved, That the
United States Should Join the World
Court as Stipulated by President Hard
ing" Ticke for the debate may he
secured at Browns Pharmacy, Cham
ber's Pharmacy, Bowles and Shackle'
ford's and Howard Pharmacy. The
readers of this paper are asked to
avail themselves of the opportunity of
witnessing this great display OF
forensic skill
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-26
HEALTH WEEK OBSERVED IN
TOPEKA IN TELLING STYLE.
preston News service)

(Preston NeW1 oerVlccJ
TOPEKA, Kan, April 24-McKinley
School of which Prof. j. Sherman
Hunnicutt, is principal observed
Health Week in telling style. Each
day during the week a prominent
physician or dentist delivered a short
talk to the pupils. The speakers We're:
DR.. Thaddeus Martin. DR.. M. L. Ross.
DR.. M. Bolton, DR.. S. Flourney, and
Mrs. l.. Reaves, school nurse. On Fri
day afternoon Rev. Bolton, pastor Of
shiloh 3ap, st Church delivered an in
teresting talk O. the life auI work Of
Booker T. Washington.
A dramatic presentation by the
Douglass Dramatic Club given last
week reflected much credit upon the
efforts of the participants as well as
the skill of Lieut.. Bolivar Watkins,
who coached them. Among the out
standing characters were Miss Ted
die Barker, as Queen Esther; j. l..
Jones as the king; Miss Lewis Miss
L. Ware, Miss r. Forbes and Miss I.
Rollins, all of whom took their parts
we'll.
The Alpha Kappa Alpha will give a
spring formal on May 9th. The Kappa
Alpha Psi gave their spring annual on
April 25. The affairs are always the
I outstanding social events of the seae-
on and are attended by many out-of'
town visitors.
The new dormitory for girls at the
Kansas Industrial and Educational
Institute was dedicated Friday at
which time officials of the Chamber
| Iof Commerce, Mayor of Topeka and
Governor Davis were participants in
the exercises.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-26
Cogbills On Visit Here.

Mr. John Cogbill, of New Rochelle
N. Y. and his daughter, Mrs. Rosa
Cogbill Grant arrived in the city last
Sunday and will leave today (Sat
urday) for their home. While here
they are the guest Of Mrs. r.. T.
Cogbill, of 1917 Hull Street. It had
been GA years since Mr.. Cogbiil Wis
tied Virginia and his "reminiscences
of his boyhood days are interesting. /.
He long since passed the three score
and sen, bur appears to be as nimble
and active as school boy,
Mrs Grants visit here has proven
of great interest to her, and her
relatives and newly made friends are
making it pleasant for father and
daughter, and only wish that they
could prolong their stay. Mr.. VIM.
RI. -Cogbifi, an old Manchesterian, Of
Boston, Mass. is showing them the
sights and he seems to know the
town from "a to q"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-26

The National Office of the n. A. A. C..
p, Immediately upon receipt of the
news telegraphed both to Warden w. l.
Biddle of the Federal Penitentiary at
Leayenworth and to the War Depart
ment in Washington asking for detail
ed information covering the cases OF
all the men of the Gath Infantry whose
. cases had been reviewed by the Mill
tary Board and informing Secretary
Weeks that the dispatch from Leaven-
worth Indicates result bitterly disap
pointing to colored people Of the coun
try"
James Weldon Johnson. n A. A. G.
p, Secretary is leaving for Washing
\ ton to take up the matter directly
with War Secretary Weeks. Before
eaving N. Y. Mr.. Johnson said the
A. A. C.. P. would continue this
ght until all the men were released
om prison or dead.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-26
THE MI.TEE ART AND LITERARY
CLUB MAKES DEBUT.

The Mi-Tee Art and Literary Club
gave its first entertainment last Friday
at the home of Miss Althea Wilkerson
on Hancock Street. Many novel happen
ings featured the enjoyable evenings
program including the splendid rendit-
ion Of the clubs song by the tuneful
voices Of the young ladies.
Miss Wilkerson introduced the presi-
dent of the club, Miss Maggie Davis,
who gave an excellent talk concerning
the purpose, principles and ideals OF
the club.
Delightful refreshments were serv-
ed. :.
The officers of the club are the Miss
,es Maggie Davis, president; Gertrude
Childs, secretary; Helena Foy, treasur-
er; and Miss Althea Wilkerson, critic
Mr.. T. r. George of Howard University
was the honored guest and Mr. B. c.
Robinson, Jr. Of Washington was also
in attendance.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-26
Ho1nely Philosophy
THE WINNER.

Y.
Paradoxical as it may appear the
winner is not always the best man.
Often, among those who failed is one
outstripping in many respects the
laureled winner. What was wrong?
Discouraged probably, his foot slipped
perhaps and he felt the race lost; but
wac it? Something stopped him, he
gave up, and then said to his pride,
"I don't care!" But does he?
Often promising youth is taken
from school because Of illness or pow
erty at home, and then when he may
return, he will not-why? A foolish
pride, immediate and shortsighted as
the philosophy of youth generally en-
,ploys; and so, boys less nobly endowed
with brain and Drawn are crowned as
winners on graduating day; they face
life with one handicap the less. While
the boy who has lost usually drifts
down stream balming his pride with
"I don't care"
Occasionally, the truly heroic char
acter is not with VINO seems to batten
on defeat he is the bloody but unbow.
ed" spirit-to him the cap is ever
raised! But generally, too generally.
defeat crushes, hides the sun and
chokes ambition unless one make an
immediate and right about turn be.
fore he has drifted on to the breakers.
Remember, the winner is not always
the best man. Did you start out to
win? What stopped you? What re-
strains you? Pride? You know you
have 1t in you to win! Prove It!
GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-26
War Dept Commutes Sentences OF Martyrs'
On II Out Houston Soldiers Get Partial
AC p Will Fight Of Men Until They Get It or DE

NEW YORK. April l9-Senences of seventeen OF the thirty
eight fetemers among the 6four former members of the Z4h
Infantry IN whose behalf the National Association for the Advance
men of Cooed People and other bodies recently petition
with 900 signatures to President Coolidge have been committed
by the War Department, it was announced today
Press dispatches that their sentences most the cases
were cut to thirty years from life imprisonment making the men
eligible for parole in from three to four years.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-04-26
BIG BILL AT RAYo NEXT WEEK


The Manager of the Rayo has just
returned from one of his trips to New
York and Philadelphia and Announces
the ,'Reo-Tan Speedsters" as the at
traction at the Peoples Playhouse for
next week. This Company comes to
the Rayo direct from the Standard
Theatre, Philadelphia, Pa. where they
were big favorites; there is a big COM
pany of singers. dancers and laff.
makers and Elsie May, the Queen OF
Moanin' Blues singers
Special Feature pictures at the Rayo
next week will be: Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday, Mae Murray in her
big Super Feature Broadway Rose
and on Thursday, Friday and Satur
day, the feature picture, will be "A