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New Britain herald., 1925-11-07
Tic Tastille

Bring back the Bastille" is now
the cry of the city which tore down
the old prison in 1889. One Of the
chief sights Of Paris for the tourist
used to be the outline OF the spot
where it stood, marked by special
paving stones laid in the Place la
Bastille and the Rue Saint-Antoine
in 1850. Most OF these. however.
have disappeared in the paving up
heavals to which Paris, old and new.
Is subject, The old Paris Commit
tee" has asked the authorities to re-
store the outlining.
An Inscription on Number ), Rue
Saint Antoine, records that this
house vas the courtyard of the Bas-
tile, through which the revolution
aries rushed the fortress on July IA,
1889.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-07
TRUCE DECLARED
IN MOVIE CONTEST
Governor 10 Seek Modification
Of Law

Hartford, Nov. R-The war
fare between motion picture interests
and the state OF Connecticut over
tho new film tax Law was ended by
an armistlce agreed upon at Gov
ernor Trummbull's office yesterday.
Agreement Reached
The motion picture exchanges will
be restored TO Connecticut without
delay. the signing OF contracts will
be resumed, and the appeal TO the
supreme court Of the United States
to have the law declared unconsti-
tutional will be abandoned, This
much the moving picture interests
agreed TO. The governor, on the
other hand, declared unequivocally
that he will exercise the influence of
his office 10 bring about a modtfi-
cation OF the law in the 1927 session
Of the legislature, including the
elimination OF the censorship fea-
ture
New Britain herald., 1925-11-07
Drives Big Coach

John .. Rockefeller, Jr., drove a
four-in- hand coach at Versailles one
day this week, reviying an amuse-
ment Of some years ago. Mr., Rookie
Teller is taking the greater part of
his vacation this year in Versailles,
which he uses as a base for visits
to that part Of the notable chateau
region around Paris lying within the
scope OF days motor trip.
He has also been inspecting with
considerable interest the repairs now
being made to the Chateau of Yer
sailes, to which a considerable part
of the 100000 he contributed last
year is being devoted under the d.
rection Ct Welles Bosworth.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-07

met Thursday evening, opening with
the scout oath. Fifteen minutes OF
business was followed by patrol In
struction and then games. The troop
10 preparing to send several boys 10
the next board Of review.
Another scoutmaster's meeting
will be held next Thursday evening
at the home OF George l.. Chapman,
scoutmaster OF Troop Is, located Mt
the Stanley Memorial church. Prob
lens Of the various troops will be
taken up, while It Is hoped to revise
tho nat srdacd etondice
the standard contest events at one
OF these meetings.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-07
Capitol Conference

The agreement was reached at a
conference In the executive cham
bers OF Governor Trumbull, Repub-
lican State Chairman J. Henry Rora-
back, Charles c. Pettijohn, repre-
senting the motion picture pro-
ducers; Joseph W, Walsh, president
Of the Motion Picture Theater Own
ers OF Connecticut, and Benedict NJ,
Holden, Of counsel for the movie in
terests. It was the sequel Of q con-
ference at the Hotel Bond Thursday
night, at which VIII H. Hays, man
aging director OF the motion picture
| industry Of America and Republi-
can State Chairman J, Henry Rora-
back were present.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-07
I'm I'D months, sales
ove1'$85yOOO,OOC
in this overwhelming public endorse
ment, record-quality tells its own story!
IAN opportunity that
never before existed"

the Overland Standard Sedan, full. size s.
passenger automobie-a 4-cylinder beauty pat
termed on smart modern lines, clean.cut, rakish,
low. Body finished in polished lacquer, rich
deep blue with flashing black and nickel trim.
mings-as handsome light car as you ever
looked at.
Extra big Doors--extra wide-easy entrance and
exit to both front and rear seats 80.
The Widest Seats Of any light.car built 49, new
single piece undivided front seat ...
Very latest one, piece Windshteld-you can always
see where you're going
Big Wide Windo&os--more than 20 square feet
of window space -.
New Coul Ventildtor-a modern big-car feature
"a comfort only more costly automobiles give...
Triblex Springs - with 80 inches more spring.
base on a 1oO.inch wheelbase -.
A 27-horsetosuer Engine-sturdy, reliable-fast
on the straightaways great on the hills-extra'
ordinary economy on gasoline and oil 90.
Sliding Gear Transmission - three.speed, selec.
tve-dt the Lowest price at (Which you can have d
car With this modern transmission.
-. if you've been thinking that only one maker
could build the car you could afford, step in and
see this Overland Sedan. Here's modern closed
car, priced at only $595l
New Britain herald., 1925-11-07
Prize Being Awarded

The Goncourt Prize, announcement
of which is one OF the chief events
Iof the French literary year. is
already being awarded right and left
by the critics, although the Con
court Academy does not make its
decision before December.
If the prize Is given not 10 d
single work but to the whole work
of one author" comments the Cri
De Paris, only two names can be
mentioned-Andrc Maurois and Paul
Morand.'
Both these writer's are we'll known
In the United States, NJ. Mauroise
by his Life of Shelley" and NJ.
Moran1 by his open All Night, and
Lewis and Irene"
New Britain herald., 1925-11-07
Chaplin Is Building

Cralie Chaplin is building a house
at the little village OF st. Jean de
Luz, alongside one owned by Feodor
Chaliapin, the famous basso. 1t Is
believed the profits Of the French
edition of his new film, The Gold
Rush." are being used in this VEN
ture. Real estate has already gone
up In the neighborhood. the French
apparently calculating that these
two notablcs will make tho neigh
borhood moro popular. "Charlots"
new picture, Gallicized as La Ruee
yers rOr", is very popular in Paris.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-07
Science League Seeks
To Keep Study Secular

San Francisco, Nov, WE-Ihe
Science League OF America expects
10 invade every state with lectures
and debates on the theory of eyo-
luton in an effort to keep instruc-
ton on the subject in the public
schools on strictly secular basis.
Maynard Shiplcy, as lecturer.
president Of the league, proposes to
bring several noted foreign evolu-
tionists to America TO supplement
the American speakers. He has
named r. G.. Wells as one Of them.
Herald Classified ads are easy on
the purse.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-07
PARIS NEWSPAPER STAFF MADE UP
ENTIRELY OF MEMBERS OF FAIR SEX

the figures, but explained that this
enormous supply vas not all con-
sumed In the capital, Many Of the
shipments are forwarded to various
points In the interior OF France, with
strasbourg Metz, Lille and Macy as
The best customers.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-07
"a magnificent Six
for only $685."

"a car Of spectacular beauty with an crgi
neering masterpiece under the hood Of it,"
"An exquisite color combindtion"- takes a
woman to tell 1.-Two beautifully blended tones
Of grey, topped off in gistening jetblack, double
beading all around the waist.line-"The tvdy
they gather around it, and their open admiration
it is almost embarrassing" another woman.
owner excains. Nothing SO attracts the man
or.woman.in.the-street as something distinctly
out>ofthe-ordinary in an automobile!
IT'S all that inside room that makes hit Nth
me"-Driving or riding, man likes plenty of
space to move around in. Put S full.grown
people into the ordinary Sedan and somebody 10
crowded. Put the same 5 into this spacious big
Overland Six and everybody is comfortable E.
"Over $500 miles and the motor hasn't missed
shot. And in this SO horsepower big Six you
have an engine as nearly fawless as automotivs
engineering can make it.
ALI controls conferred at the drivers finger tips
3. One piece Windshield tt. Automatic wind.
shield wiper -. Sun visor .Rear.view mirror
-. Fisk full-size balloon tires Long, flexible
Chrome Vanadium Springs especially built for
balloon tire equipment =. Do you Wonder it has
taken the factory 9 months to catch up on pro.
duction sUhen such a mdgnifcently- equipped cds
as this is priced at only $685.!
New Britain herald., 1925-11-07

During the last 50 years deaths In
New York city from tuberculosis
have decreased a. per cent, while
those from heart disease have In
creased AZ per cent.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-08-06
HAYNES IS DISMISSED BY BLAIR

WASHINGTON, D. c. Aug. B. Not entirely unexpected. neverthe- less sensational was the order which came from the treasury department this morning, signed by D. H. Blair. commissioner of internal revenue. chopping of the official head of R. A. Haynes. the prohibition commits sioner and all his directors through out the United States Under the order all these men will lose their official status on September L
 The order came in connection with the reorganization of the pro hibition unit and was made public at the treasury. II is addressed to the commissioner and directors and provides that any duty now per formed by them shall be performed after September l by the prohibit ton directors appointed for the 22 regions
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-08-06
FIVE MONTHS JAIL
 SENTENCE AND $500
 FINE FOR BOOTLEGGF'

With his own tracks covered with neatly patched layers of moss and his suplies and output transported by rope and boat at h1gh tide only, so that there would be nc tell-tale footprints. Nick Martin was apparently securely entrenched in the bootlegging business on 2 cliff near Hawkins Island Cuton : Deputy Marshal Close of CordoVa and Prohibition officer FlannigaI got wind of his distillery, which IS alleged to have been catering to a clam cannery clientele, and arrived at the scene in time to find the apparatus in operation. They found nine barrels of mash and 50 gal Ions of finished moonshine. Before Commissioner E. P. Harwood, or Cordova, Martin pleaded guilty to manufacturing and possessing alec, holic liquor and fined $500 and sentenced to five months in jail
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-08-06
CANADA PLANS ANOTHER
 PORT: BENEFIT YUKON

VANCOUVER, B. C., Aug. 4-The Vancouver Sun today contained a special dispatch from Stewart which said that Canada may have a new ocean port, giving direct access to the sea from the Yukon Territory and obviating the necessity of cro- sing the United States territory rom Skagway. This is acording tc '. p. Forde Dominion government engineer who was here on the way to the head of Glacier bay
 He said that the open waters O. Glacier by now extend past th' boundary line into Canadian terri tory. making it an internationa waterway. and a Canadian port a he direct outlet is feasible. pro yided route can be found to con meet with the Yukon or other in
 erior streams. as the former for.
 :dable ice herriar has disappeared
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-08-06
PASSENGERS ENTHUSIASTIC
 OVER TRIP UP STIKINE

The Hazel No ? left last Sat urday for Telegraph Greek and re- turned yesterday afternoon. The passengers making the trip were full of enthusiasm declaring tha, the five days had been full of enjoy ment. While the grandeur and beauty of the scenery along the Sti- kline was the outstanding feature of the river trip. each of the days were filled with other pleasures. The weather was good, the boat accomo- dations most comforta ble, and the meals delicious.
 Arriving at Telegraph Creek they went by motor through the Canyor of the Tahltan up to the lava beds to the old Indian village of Tahl- tan. This trip was described as one continuous thrill. A dance was given at the Hudson's Bay Hotel or one of the nights that the boat was in. On the return trip the boa tied up near the Great Glacier giy- ing the passengers opportunity tt traverse the glacier for a mile or so. The boat tied up again at Kirk's place for the famous fishing found there.
 Those making the trip were:
 Mir. and Mrs. J. G. Calvin, their sons, George and Eugene, Mrs. Gal wins sister. Miss Lulu Stapleton and her neice. Miss Helen Brownell of Duluth, Minn.
 Mrs. s. c. Burlington. Mrs. J. c Grant, Mrs. w. H. Harrington an6 son, Billy, of Wrangell.
 Miss Alice Delano of Towanda Pennsylvania, an old time friend O Rev. Corser and of Mrs. Josephine Mason of Wrangell, and her friend Miss Mary L. Beck of Elmira. New York.
 Miss Emily H. Butterfield, an art ist from Detroit, and her friend Miss G. A. Aschenbrenner formerly of Detroit. but now of California and Miss Butterfield's cousin. D. N. Hosie, a lawyer of Vancouver, who had a motion picture outfit along and took pictures of the trip. Dr. q. & Hanes, noted surgeon of Louisville. Ky. who arrived on the Admiral Rogers Saturday morn ing in time to take passage on the river boat. Dr. Hanes is returning south on the Rogers tomorrow morning and like his fellow passen- gers considers that the trip to Al aska with the side trip up the Sti kline is one of the most interestine and worth while trips to be had on the continent.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-08-06
BIG CORPORATIONS
 NEGOTIATING FOR
 MINING PROPERTY

Jack Henry who came in rom the West Coast last week returned on the Carmen yesterday morning.
 NJ. Henry and Morris R. Benischke located a valuable mining property some months ago on the West Fork of Salmon Creek about three milef from Klawock. The discovery Is Assure vein of such enormous size as to warrant its being referred to as a mountain of ore. Assays shov' that the ore runs high in gold, sill yer and platinum.
 MT. Henry states that two large mining corporations are negotiating with him and his partner with view of taking over the property but that no deal has yet been made
 If Henry and Benisrhke should de eide to decline the offers they have received they will within a yea start development work themselves by driving a tunnel and cross-cut' ting.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-08-06
SNOW STORM IN
 CHICAGO ON TUESDAY
Zen ueky Suffers From Heavv Hai' Causing Damage Estimated A S100.000.

CHICAGO. Aug. 4.-This region which one month ago sizzled unde record-breaking temperatures. toda- suffered a snow storm. and a five minute fall was reported over 1; radius of many miles. Amberg Wis, reported severe hail storms. a did other towns in that region.
 Reports coming into the weather bureau from other parts of the country show that Kentucky, In. diana and Michigan suffered from heavy hail storms. Three counties in Kentucky were the hardest hit hail there falling so heavily as tc destroy thousands of acres of to- baceo The estimated property loss in this district alone is estimated at s100.000.
 It is believed that the low pres sure areas which caused these ex- tremes in climatic conditions wil' pass quickly.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-08-06
FIRE MARSHAL FOR
 WRANGELL IS REQUESTED

At the monthly meeting of the Wrangell Fire Department held tn first of the week the need Of a hre marshal was discussed. It wa pointed out that whenever there | fire the firemen are hampered ir their work by children being In the way. There have also been in stances of confusion at fires or account of certain persons appoint ing themselves assistants to the fire chief and proceeding to give orders The concensus of opinion of thos present was that there Is an I'm perative need for fire marshal
 Accordingly a motion prevailed that the secretary write a letter tH the Town Council requesting tha the office of fire marshal be created and that fire marshal be appoint ed at once.
 Another motion prevailed tn" the Fire Department recommend [" the Town Council that membe of the fire department be appointca to fill the new position. A secre ballot was taken N. Nussbaumc received the greatest number votes. He was therefore declarf the choice of the Department. ar will be recommended to the Toy . Council for appointment as IT. marshal.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-08-06
FAREWELL PARTY FOR
 POPULAR MISS SUMPTION

MT. and Mrs George Lotz were hosts last evening at a delightful farewell party given at their home in honor of Miss Queenie Sumption who is leaving on the Admira! Rogers for Anacortes.
 The evening was made enjoyable with vocal and piano selections by those present. After a dainty sup. per was served dancing was indulg- ed in until an early hour
 Those present were the honor guest, Miss Suption. MT. and Mrs sumption, Misses Eva Sumption Nellie Deyenny, Retta Roswell. Mar earet Otteson. Lois Gunyah: Messrs. Elton Engstrom, Victor Hudnut. Ed Waters, Marion Myers. Donald Brown, George Sumption, the hosts Mir. and Mrs, George Lotz and George Lotz, Jr.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-08-06
PAPER INDUSTRY TURNING
 ITS EYES TO ALASKA

Charles H. Flory. district fores- ter, and NJ. D. Williams. assistant district engineer for the Bureau of Public Roads, were guests of the Wrangell Commercial Club at Its weekly luncheon at the Wrangell Hotel Monday.
 Speaking of the situation in south eastern Alaska in regard to the pulp and timber situation Mir. Fiory stated that during the sir years he has been in charge of the district forester's office there has neve' been a time when the outlook for the paper industry establishing it self in Alaska was as good as a' present.
 He said that heretofore consider able interest had been shown in the paper and pulp mill projects by people who had not previously been engag ged in that business. but who believed it would be profitable Now" said Mir Flory. "the paper industry itself is turning its eyes to Alaska. During the past few months some of the largest pape' corporations in the United States have had engineers in Alaska These engineers have been sent north to find out whether pulp and paper projects, in Alaska would be feasible I know what their ans wer will be-"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-08-06
CIVIC CLUB

The August meeting of the Civic Club was held at the library last Saturday afternoon and the usual business transacted. The librarian s report showed 150 books and 30 magazines loaned during July and the sum of s11.05 received for li- brary cards. In the absence of the regular treasurer, Mrs. P. O McCor- mack, Mrs. Bjorge was authorized to draw a check for half the net pro- ceeds of the dance given July 25. amounting to s36.70, in favor of the Fire Department for the fire truck fund.
 Articles and pictures for the Yea' Book which will be published by the Alaska Federation of Womens Clubs within the next few weeks were discussed and it was planned 10 send all Wrangell material or fhe August tenth boat. The copy is being assembled by the Fedora tion officers at Anchorage. The ar ticles for the Wrangell section of the book are being written by z committee from the local club and include a history of the organiza- tion and write-ups of its principal activities The book when finished will be a boost for Alaska and 9 credit to the six clubs which com prise the Alaska Federation.
 At the Saturday meeting. plans were made for the annual Labor Day dance which will be held at the Rink September !, and a com mittee consisting of Mrs. Mason. Mrs. Bjorge, Mrs. Cochrane and Mrs Gold was appointed to plan the sup per which will be served in connec- tion with the dance.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-08-06
ALAMEDA MAKES VOYAGE NORTH UNDER CHARTER
 TO KNIGHTS TEMPLAR

The steamer Alameda under charter to a party of Knights Tenn plar arrived in port Monday eyen- ing with 223 Knights aboard. Ken meth H. Gillette. assistant superin- tendent of the Santa Fe Railway Co.,. was in charge of the party While the vessel was in port MT and Mrs. Gillette called on several of their friends among the loca' people, including Mrs. Uhler. Rev H. p. Corser. Mrs. J. H. Wheeler Mir. md Mrs Walter Waters, and MT. and Mrs. F. E. Bronson.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-08-06
WRANGELL FIRE DEPARTMENT
 HOLDS ELECTION OF OFFICERS

At the meeting of the Wrangell Fire Department Monday night the following officers were elected for the ensuing term:
 President. F. F. Gingrass.
 Vice-President, M. 0. Johnson.
 Assistant Fire Chief, Arnt Sorset, Captain Company No. Harry Coulter.
 Captain Company No 2,Ole John son.
 Secretary, Carl Carlson.
 A vote of thanks was rendered the Women's Civic Club for dona- tion of 36.70 for the fire truck fund.
 There was a good attendance at the meeting which was followed by A smoker
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-08-06
Gold in Paying Quantities
 Now Being Taken Out on
 Gold Pan Creek in CasSiar
First Shipment of Gold from New Dig gings Is Received in Wrangell, To- gether With Highly Favorable Re- ports From Various Claims Both Above and Below Discovery.

 being
  the Hazel No ?. arriving here last night.
  with shoyeing Four
  and Forde had made a the 
 discovery, w. Thomas of Wrang being producing better Discovery
 Claim No below Discovery hoyeling s0
 
 Albert Dease partners a producing s30 Gold Creek has spread creek hurriedy aked
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-08-06
INFORMATION WANTED

Information is sought through the Governors Office concerning thf whereabouts og Geo. B. Hutchison of Philadelphia. He left his hom' in March and when last heard fror had left Portland for Alaska about May goth. Mir Hutchison's mothe' ia in very serious condition through anxiety and worry. lnfor nation concerning this man should be forwarded to the Governors Of flee for transmission to Mrs. Geo R. Hutchison, 5331 Vine St.. Phila delphia. Pa.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-08-06
Want Business Men

WASHINGTON. D. C., Aug. B. Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Andrews. in an effort to rebuild the prohibition enforcement organiZa- tion has mapped out plan 10 draw Into the new corps a dozen or more big business lhen of the country. The object will be to get some of the most prominent executives whose work will be chiefly advisory and probably with only nominal pay. possibly q dollar a year.
 This morning General Andrews conferred with leaders of the citi zens' committee of New York of which Judge Ebert H. Gary and John D, Rockefeller. Jr., are mem bers and il is possible that these will be among those chosen for the new task,
 General Andrews is reported to be having much difficulty in perfecting his organization because of the in reference of politicians. number of senators and others influential with the administration are object ing to the plans which may take some patronage away from them and are seeking daily to have the regions cast along new lines so hat their favored patrons may not .osa out on the payroll. Owing to ,he pressure, some changes have been made, but generally speaking the regional lines will be the same s originally outlined, but the old prohibition force will not cease to function until next month. All on the force at the present time will then be discharged and will not be considered in the employ of the bureau unless they are again speci- fcally reappointed.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-08-06
SKINNER AND EDDY
 SUES GOVERNMENT

SEATTLE, Aug. 4.-The Skinner and Eddy corporation sued the United States Shipping Board and the Emergency Fleet Corporation for s3.260.032 in an amended com plaint filed in the United States district court today. The suit grows out of the firms shipbuilding con tracts with government during th' World War. The plaintiff allegee the government has withheld pay. ments of this amount on their final settlement.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-08-06
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

The engagement of Miss Dorothy Elaine Haley and Mr. Andrew Douglas Austin. was anninuced In Juneau last week.
 Miss Haley was born and reare' in Juneau and is a charming credi' to her home town. She begar newspaper work about five years ago as reporter on the Juneau Empire. which position she has held since with the exception of one season when she was tourist agent for the Alaska Railroad.
 q MT. Austin is connected with the office of Goldstein's Emporium. He is a Mason, treasurer of the Juneau EIks Lodge and member of Juneau Volunteer Tire Department
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-08-06
LUCAS TO VISIT OLD HOME
 AFTER MANY WEARS

". A. Lucas left on the Princess Alice Friday evening to attend a family reunion at his old home ir Sidney. Ohio. Mir. Lucas left hom' 27 years ago and this will be his first visit back. He will be gone about three months from Wrange' and on his way back expects tc stop of at Mooseheart and visit the Osborn children.