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Hyder weekly herald., 1925-06-03
STRIKE REPORTED

Reports from the Independ- ence reaching Stewart indi- cate that 8 strike of some im- portance has been made on that property. Accurate de- tails of the reported develop ment could not be obtained in the absence of the managing director s. P. Fitzgerald, who is up at the mine.
 The newly discovered ore body is said to be of consid- erable extent and we'll min eralized..,
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-06-03
WORK ON
 STONER GROUP

Harry B. Stoner, whose Ston- CT Group properties are con- sidered among the most prom ising in the district, contem- plates extensive development of the various surface show ings during the summer.
 MT. Stoner left town We'd nesday with a crew of eight men to commence work.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-06-03

Thomas V. Wilson, directing head of the Eldorado mining company, the properties of which lie along the northerly rim of Chickamin glacier in the vicinity of the Hollywood Mines holdings, returned to the district Sunday, after wintering in the south.
 Mr. Wilson contemplates re- suming development activities as soon as conditions are fav- orable, in that section of the district.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-06-03
GOOD WORK

The Premier Gold Mining Company is performing a splendid service, as we'll as aiding it's own transportation operations by widening Inter- national Way between the boundary line and the Tan- ner residence. Teams have lately been engaged in hauling gravel from the river to fill in the deep cut along the north side of the highway, thereby making the road about three or four feet wider.
 o. P. Elvigion, book keeper for the Stems, Carlson, Com pany, holders of the Salmon River road improvement con- tract, arrived on the Wales to prepare for 8 resumption of the company activities.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-06-03

Hugh Mcclure, pioneer min ing man who is interesed i'll some of the most prominent mining properties in. the dis trict, arrived from New York on the Cardena.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-06-03
WORK STARTS
 ON TITAN

Jack Fitzgerald, mine man. ager of the Titan is engaged with an assistant in straighten- ing up the camp on that prop erty preparatory to a renew al of activities as soon as SUD- plies can be taken up.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-06-03
RESULTS OF 7th SESSION
 ALASKA LESGISLATURE

of measures enacted at the re- cent session of the Alaska Legislature:
 Senate bills,, Introduced by
 Diamond), No l providing for
 taking of dispositions; No. 2,
 relative to trials of criminal cases; No. 5, regarding letters testamentary; No. 8, amend
 ing Territorial Board of Ac-
 countancy act; No. 13, creat- ing new jury law; No. fl, relative to exemption of wom- /! en jurors; No. 20, providing jury trials in certain contempt 1 cases; No. 22, relative to use !! of certain documents as evi- dence and value as such; No. 34, relative to legal action by incompetents; No. 35, appoint ment of guardians ad litem; No. 38, determination of
 heirs; No. AZ, providing for airplane landings:
 l Senate bills; (introduced by Ayer) No. 3, pendency of act ion; No. II, punishment for using bad checks; No. 16, es- tablishing hospital fund and medical case for injured work men under Compensation Act; No. IT, allowing attorney fees for action brought under the Compensation Act; No. 41, Airplane landings in Second Division:
 Senate bills, Introduced by Pratt), No. 6, relative to con- tracts; No. z, to liens on real estate; No. 19, amends terri torial act respecting profits on certain sales; No. 28, pro- hibits change of venue one division to another in criminal actions except on motion of ! defendant;
 Senate bills, (introduced by Aldrich) No. 15, relative to weekly pay days for laborers; No. 29, paying March salary to Senator Hunt;
 Senate bills, (introduced by Hunt No. q, provides non- resident fishermen's license:
 The following Senate com mittee bills were passed: Ed ucation Committee; No. 36, for disposition of Forest Re- serve fund; Judiciary con- mittee, No. 39, in re borrowing of money by executors and administrators; Finance Com mittee,, No. 43, requires bi- ennial budgets to be submitt- ed by Territorial Treasurer.
 The following bills introduc- ed in the House of Represent atives were passed:
 House bills, Introduced by Grier) No. 6, relief of Nathan P. White; No. 13, shipping subsidy for Cook Inlet; No. IA, literacy test for new voters; No. 15, procedure in trials insanity cases; No. 62, for stocking certain areas with game and fur bearing animals; No. 68, (Grier and Sundquist) protection for shelter cabins; No. 79, for licensing itinerant merchants:
 House bills, Introduced by PauD No. IT, for watchmen's liens; No. 36, relative to mothers pensions; No. B, on oral notices in appeal of crim- inal cases; No. A, on oral notices in appeal of civil cases:
 House bills (introduced by Elliott No. 10, Larceny of domestic animals; No. 81, provides for printing mine in- spector's report:
 House bills (introduced ty Ross) No. 33, for school law amendments; No. 42, for CO., operative mining agreements; No. 43, maintenance of pub lie schools in incorporated towns; No. "A, for admins .tration of small estates:
 House bills (introduced by Moody) No. 57, relief of Fair banks Aeroplane Corporation; No. 59, appropriation for Az ricultural College and School of Mines; No. 66, relative to roxraannt If old nno noaan;nn
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-06-03
DR. MCQUEEN LEAVES
 FOR NORTH

Dr. J. T. Mcqueen, district superintendent of the Metho- dist Episcopal churches in Alaska who spent several days in the district last week, left Thursday for Ketchikan en- route to more northerly points.
 During his stay in camp Dr. Mcqueen rendered valuable assistance to the local church organization in addition to making many new friends for the church and himself.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-06-03

Walter Storrer, agent for the Pacific Steamship Company at Ketchikan, was a visitor in Hy- der during the stay Of the Wales.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21
LIFE IMPRISONMENT
 FOR MAINE MURDERER
Charles Fielding of Portland, Who Admitted Killing to Judge
 Sentenced Today.

Portland, Me, Feb. 21.-Charles II, Fielding of this city, who pleaded guilty in superior court last Monday to the murder of Alphonse Cote Of North Gorham last November, to- day was sentenced to life imprison- ment. When about to be placed on trial, Fielding admitted that he lured Cote into the woods on the pretext of deer hunting and then shot him to death.
 Mrs. Lottie Freeman Cote, who was tried as an accessory in the murder of her husband, was founo not guilty by jury last night. Ralph Sandborn, her son by former mar rjage, also was indicted as an acces sory, but will not be placed on trial county officials said.
 Fielding in his confession said tha Mrs. Cote urged him to do ava! with her husband and promised hin money if he would kill Cote. He ap neared as the chief witness for th' state at the trial of the woman. Mrs Cote. her son and daughter, Susl sanborn, denied all knowledge or conspiracy to murder Cote, and de clared their motive in concealing tn crime was a desire to protect Ralp sanborn, whom Fielding had said h would accuse.
 The body of Cote was found in shallow grave in a ploughed fell eight days after the shooting.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21
A. BALDWIN SLOAN
 COMPOSER, DIES
Also Was Prominent as Broad-
 way Playwright

Red Bank, N, J. Feb. 21.--A. Baldwin Sloane b2, musical com poser and well-known Broadway playwright, died at the home of his daughter. Mrs. I. H. Bracket today after an attack of heart disease last Tuesday.
 Born in Baltimore, Md. in 1872. MT. Sloane long had been known az the composer of many successful musical comedies and lighter operas, out of which came number of song hits that were whistled and played the country over. Probably his most popular song composition was When You Amt Got No Money You Needn't Come Around"
 His first attempt for the stage was produced in 1895. This wa. Excelsior, Jr., Then followed ir rapid succession, ''Liberty Belles.' "A Stranger in New York;" "A Mil ton Dollars" "Nell-Go-In," Broad way to Tokio," Hannah" "Th' Kings Carnival" Hall of Fame, The Mocking Bird" "Sergean Kitty" Cupid and Co.," "The Gin gerbread Man." Lazy Teazle," Ma mas Papa" "A Prince of Bohemia, "A Four Leafed Clover" Hank Panky," "The Sun Dodgers" "Roly Poly" "Bunty Pulls The Strings, and half dozen others.
 He also composed the music fo the Jubilee Productions of Weber Fields.
 MT. Sloane was married in 1900 t Mae Auwerda, who survives him.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21
Held Under S2,OOO Bond
 For Assault on Child

Elliot Gable, 20, of 69 Connecti- cut avenue was arraigned before Judge Benjamine w. filling in po- lice court this morning on charge of indecent assault npon a 15 year old girl. He entered a plea Of not guilty through Attorney Saul Was kowitz and the case was continued until Wednesday for trial. Gable was arrested last night by Acting De- tective Sergeant George c. Elllnger. He is at liberty under $2,o00 bonds.
 John Bisula and Josephine Curina arrested February 14 on charges of misconduct in the woman's home at S7 Spding street, were each fined s7 and costs when they were arraigned before the court for sentence. The case had been continued to give Dr John J. Purney opportunity to ex- anime the woman. Judge William F. Mangan appeared for the de- | fendantS.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21
REV. ]. H. METCALP, WELL
 KNOWN ASTRONOMER, DIES
Also Was Prominent During War Where He Served With Third
 Division at Chateau Thierry

Portland, Me. Feb. 21.--Rev. Joel Hastings Metcalf, widely known as an astronomer and credited with the discovery of many celestial bodies, died suddenly at his home here to- day of angina pectoris. He was 6s years old and since 1920 had been pastor of the First Parish Unitarian church of Portland.
 More than 40 minor planets, sev- eral variable stars and five comets are among the astronomical discov- cries attributed to him. He made several telescopes as a recreation, his latest being one of the largest at Harvard observatory. He was a member of several learned societies and was awarded mand medals and honors for his work as an astronomer During the war he served in France with the Y. M. c. A. and was cited for his work with the 3rd division at Chateu Thierry.
 He was born at Meadville, Pa" 1T 1866, and prepared at Meadville theological school and Harvard dl' vinity school for the Unitarian min istry which he entered in 1890. Hf held charges at Burlington, Vt" ano at Taunton and Winchester, Mass before coming to Portland.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21
BREAKS PROMISE OF 60 YRS. AGO
Civil War Veteran Talks Of
 BOOth'S Burial Place

Chicago, Feb. 21.-Colonel James Hamilton Davidson. former com mander of the 122nd infantry, today revealed what he said was the burial place of John Wilkes Booth, assassin of President Abraham Lincoln. Col onel Davidson. who lives here, with a daughter, believes he Is the only living man who knows. Recently Edwin Harper Sampson, who had said he was one of seven men who disposed of Booths body, died in Moline, H.. without revealing what had been done with the body.
 Colonel Davidson said he was In command at Portsmouth. Va, on the night of Booths burial and was told of it by Colonel Baker, head Of the secret service of the army.
 Booths body was buried In the basement of a warehouse at Ports- mouth in a deep grave and covered with acid, Davidson said Colonel Baker told him. The grave. then was filled with limestone and dirt
 "Just after the shooting of Booth at Bowling Green, Va, said Col Davidson, "a report came to me about a group of men acting mys' teriously in the middle of the nigh' around one of the warehouses.
 q didn't have to wait long for my information. The head of the secre service in the army, Colonel Baker came to me the next morning ant said he wanted to see me in privacy
 This is what he said:
 "Iast night brought in to Ports mouth the body of Booth. Six 0 my men carried 1t on stretcher t the first warehouse to the north. w took it into the basement, where " dug grave.
 "The body was placed in ther and covered with acid. Then tn grave was filled with limestone an dirt. Every man. of us IS pledge to secrecy. Will you promise neve to say a word?'"
 That was 60 years ago. Ther can't be any harm in telling 1t nov : The country ought to know"
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21
BRINGS NEW SUIT
 OVER WEES LOVE
PostoVoy Opens Second Action for S1O,OO0 Against Pobrezni

Akim Postovoy of Hartford, through Burke & Hanrahan, has brought suit for $10,000 against Mi- chael Pobrezni of this city, charging alienation of his wife's love and af- lection. Pobrezni has retained Na,r <. Nair as his counsel. A similar &C., ton was brought by Postovoy against Pobrezni last August, and Pobrezni, in a counter action. sued Postovoy for the same amount. for libel and slander. A settlement was made out of court.
 Last week Pobrezni brought suit for s1,000 against Postovoy, on . note, and as a result of the action Postovoy's store was closed. Only a short time had elapsed before Pos tovoy had reopened his suit against Pobrezni for the same reason as be- fore. Both actions are returnable the first Tuesday in March. Posto' yoys in the superior court and Po' brezni's in the court of common pleas.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21

pastor of the First Congregational church. Mr. Paw Is graduate of Franklin College, the University of Chicago and Yale University. Miss Bishop was graduated from the Lewis High School and Simmons college.
 Mrs. Edward Sharpe of Hawkins street announces the engagement of her son Edward w. Sharpe of Cam den, Arkansas to Miss Mable De Hass of Kenosha Wisconsin,
 Another engagement Of interest to New Britain people Is that of Miss Selma Fritz of Branford to Dr. Wilson Powell of New Haven. Miss Fritz taught at the New Britain High School for several years leaV' ing here a few years ago to take similar position in New Haven
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21
SS5, ,0O0 for Quinine Pills
 To Aid Greek Epidemic

Washington, Feb. 21.-The Amer ican Red Cross has appropriated sS5,000 for the purchase of 14,000,- 900 five grain quinine tablets to be sent to Greece as the last of series of drug shipments to combat the scourage of malaria in the refugee camps of that country. Work of the society in the camps of the Greek nationals repatriated from Asia Minor is said to have saved the lives of thousands and enabled others to re-establish themselves in new homes.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21
CURE FOR RICKETS
University of California Expert Be- lives She Has Discovered The Long Sought for Treatment.

San Francisco, Feb. 21.--Dr. Mar tha R. Jones. research associate Of the department of pediatrics at the gTIniversity of California medical | school here believes she has dis Sroyered g. cure for rickets, an in- fantile bone disease, 1t became known today, when the record of eH- ppriments and cures she preformed last three years, were recounted py the San Francisco Examiner. ! The remedy consists in giving hydrochloric acid in small amounts In the patients milk,
 ~ Dr. Jones said that the discovery resulted from finding that acid re- dured the maladv in Rachitic pup ries and that from this she formed tbe theory that the disease was caused by preponderance Of Al kali in the system.
 Although physicians declare tha' bvdrochloric acid Is 8 sure cure, Dr. Jones insisted that rickets vii he entirely prevented if the diet o' expectant mothers in rich in men eral salts.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21
72 PINTS OF W'HISKEY
 IN AUTO POLICE SEIZE
Machine Found In Rear of City Hall By Patrolman Cosgrove And
 Kozlanskas.

An expensive coupe containing 72 hints of alleged Ben Thompson whiskey was seized by the police last night in the rear of city hall' where it was found parked by Pa trolmen Daniel Cosgrove and An thony Koslauskas. The liquor was packed in cartons. No arrests have been made in connection with the seizure as there were no occupants in the machine and nobody has ap- peared at police headquarters fo claim it.
 An inquiry at the motor vehicle department revealed that the ma chine is registered in the name 0, Philomena Maurello of 46 Beach Place, Morris Cove.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21
BERLIN NEWS
(Continued from Page Seven)
The topic, "Friendliness as Express ed Through Industrial Missions
 East Berlin Items

The topic, "Friendliness as Express ed Through Industrial Missions"
 East Berlin Items
 The hours at the local post office Monday are as follows: open at 7:30 a. m. and close at o'clock. It will reopen at p. III. and close at b o'clock.
 The library will be open next Wednesday afternoon from 3 to , o'clock for the exchange of books.
 Miss Margaret Root of Storrs is spending the weekend at her home on Main street,
 The Quilting Bee" social, given by the Ladies Aid society in the church parlors yesterday afternoon, with Mrs. Belle Hasen as hostess, was a decided success. The ladies recovered and tied an entire quilt, sandwiched in with music, games and reading. The higglety-pigglety luncheon was voted the best ever The next Smile Awhile social will be held in the church parlor on Thursday afternoon at o'clock Mrs. Rose Belden will act as hostess and everybody is invited.
 The services at the Methodist church Sunday are as follows: Regu' lar morning worship at 1O:4s o'clock, followed by Sunday schoo at 12 o'clock. The Junior league will meet at D. m. and the evening service will be held at ' o'clock Rev. A. c. Fuller will have chargt of the services.
 Miss Florence Clark is seriously f at the home O. her brother, R. 0 Clark.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21

subject Washington and Lincoln and Their Influence on American History
 Charles Hayden, faithful naviga- tor of the organization. will open the exercises and will introduce F. F, King, who will act as toastmaster. Mayor A. M. Paonessa will also be present and will speak. Entertain ment will be furnished by the Ser enaders.
 A meeting of the committee Of arrangements, which is composed of M. P. I.eghorn, John OLeary, T. w.. Grove, James Tynan, r. J. Riley James J. Clerkin, pr. H. R. Lasch' JF. Ryan and J. J. Welch, was held last night and final arrangements were made for the affair which 1t is expected about 300 will attend.
 The reception committee is com- posed of the following: James Il. Curtin, chairman; Joseph Ryan, Will liam O'Brien, John L. Ross, George Fl. Shine, Philip J. Smith. George w. Sullivan, Thomas J. Smith, Thomas A. Tarrant, W. C. Wall. J. L. Ward r. M. Zimmerman, John J. Walsh Dr. Frank A. Goodwin, Edward Hayes, E. P. Burns, pr. II. T. Bray Bernard B. Boyle, John Cooney, A J. CohoIan, Thomas Cranley, JohE .Conlin, G. M. Coholan, Dr. E. j s Dray, Thomas Devine. B. J. Wagner Philip Pagan, R. A. Grise. J. M. Hal linan, Joseph M, Halloran, Il. C Hart, Charles Hayden, Dr. J. l.. hel' ly, M. H. Kenney, George F, Leg horn, John F. Leeney Steven II Lynch, pr. Henry Martin, P. C, Me Intyre, B. A, Moore, pr, Frank Me .Guire, r. J. Nave, w. J. MulVihlll A. c. Malone, Edward A. Mccarthy John F. McGrail, Dr. w. T. Morris sey, Frederick Malona, John J. Nc Cabe James McCabe, John O'Nell John c. O'Brien, Dr. D. w. OCon nell.
 After the addresses and program dancing will be enjoyed, with musl furnished by Trinity Bacchanalia orchestra.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21
FINED IN WATERBURY

Waterbury, Feb. 21. - Patrick Flynn of Bristol, charged with driving an automobile while under the influence of liquor was fined s10O and costs, with s75 of the fine remitted, this morning in city court by Judge John r. McCrath. Flynn pleaded guilty to the charge through his counsel. Judge Root, who made a plea for clemency.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21
300 EXPECTED AT ASSEMBLY BANQUET
Fourth Degree K. Of C. Dinner and Reception Next Tuesday

Plans have been completed for the annual banquet and reception Of Bishop Tierney assembly Fourth Degree. Knights of Columbus which will be held at the Burritt hotel next Tuesday evening. Dinner will be served promptly at 7;l5 o'clock and will be followed by an address by Rev. Peter GuildaY Ph. D., pro- lessor of church history at Catholic university. Washington D, C.. on the
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21
War Veterans to Banquet
 Thursday at Burritt

The first annual banquet of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Dis- abled American Veterans of World War will be held at the Hotel Bur- ritt next Thursday at 7:30 o'clock.
 Mayor Paonessa, eX-Mayor Quig- ley, Robert c. Vance, Major Shan ahan, department commander, V. F. w., and J. D. McKenna, department commander. D. A. ". will speak.
 Entertainment and dancing will round out the evening. An invita- ton Is extended to the general public.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21
City Items

Theft of a bicycle from John A. Johnson of BOT Stanley street was re- ported to the police last night. The bicycle was taken from his home, Johnson reported. s5
 Auto tops, upholstering; celluloid supplies. Doolittle, 23S Main, Phone.
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 About $50 damage resulted from a fire that destroyed couch in the home of Mrs. Mary MaGuire at 131 Black Rock avenue yesterday after- noon. Engine Co. answered still alarm for the blaze. .... A motormeter was stolen from the automobile owned by c. H. Thomas of "A Pearl street while it was park cd on Fairview street last night, &C., cording to g. report received by the police. A son was born February IS to Mir. and Mrs. William Rudge of 237 | Corbin avenue. .. The new American-LaFr France bumper purchased by the board of fire commissioners has been shipped from the factory and is expected to arrive in the city early next week. Members of Hertha lodge. D. O. H., will leave Monday evening at 6:30 from Odd Fellows hall for Torrington.
 The Stella Rebekah lodge com- "'' which will cater at the din- ner of the State Veteran Odd Fel- lows convention here Monday, will meet tomorrow at the hall. The sewing circle will meet Thursday afternoon at the home Of Mrs. Ed win Winger, 25 Greenwood street.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21
CONFIDENT Y. ". C. X. GOAL
 WILL BE REACHED TUESDAY
FInai Report riUal Ieam Captains Will Be Submitted At Last
 Luncheon

No further reports from teams are expected until next Tuesday at noon when luncheon will be served to all the workers in the Y. w. c. A. drive.
 In the meantime, while the drive is seemingly not going quite as fast as last year .an analysis of the situ- ation shows many subscribers out of town and difficulty in reaching them.
 It is also indicated that out of some 1900 names to be canvassed, only about one-half have been heard from up to this morning. For vari- ous reasons many of the workers were incapacitated the early part of the week and are now at work so that there is every reason to anti- cipate that by Tuesday noon the final goal will be attained.
 The reports by teams up to date
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21
BRISTOL NEWS
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J(Continued from Page Seven) at the Washington's birthday ban auet of the mems class of the Pros- pect Methodist church on Monday evening. The banquet will begin at 6:30.
 Annual I. o. o. F. Masquerade
 The annual masquerade party and dance of Stephen Terry lodge, l. O.. o. r., will be held in Red Mems hall on Wednesday evening, final prepa- rations for the event having been made at the meeting of the lodge last evening. The lodge holds the party annually on the evening of Washington's birthday but as Wash ingtons birthday falls on Sunday this year, it was decided to hold tho event on Wednesday, night.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-21
SUE SHIP OWNERS
uaI,fsx Vessel Taken Into Custody As Graft That Ran Down Ana Sunk Gloucester Schooner.

Halifax. Feb.21.-The four masted Boston schooner Wellington mas Keen taken into custody by Sheriff James Hall as marshal of the admir- sItv court, in an action brought by Inc Gorton-Pew company of Glou- eester, Mass, for $4o,o00. The Giou- oester company said it would enter suit against the owners Of the schooner Republic, which was sunk
 with the loss of two lives, after col liding with schooner presumably the Wellington last Sunday night near Cape Sable. The vessel that ran down the Republic was said to have sailed away without an offer of as- sistanee.