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Evening star., 1925-11-10
Portable Building Burned.
Special Dispatch to The star.


CliERRYDALE Va. November 10
A small portable building used by
Il. II. Birch as a temporary home
during CONSTRUCTING Of u more
pretentious structure. was yesterday
destroyed by fire, said 10 have been
caused by an overhcated stove. The
loss, including the building and
furniture, is estimated at $1,000.
Evening star., 1925-11-10
School Children
Again to Assist
In Safety Drive

Th" vigorous campaign con
Quoted i'll the District public schools
last year 10 reduce traffic accidents
among the children through the
teaching of safety regulations will
be renewed this year even more
intenSively, it was announced to-
day my Supt. Frank w. Ballou.
Copies of the new summary of
the traffic regulations are now be
ing distributed TO school officers,
with instructions that they famil-
iarize themselves with the details
Of the traffic law preparatory TO
opening the campaign.
Evening star., 1925-11-10

Columbia is urged by Edward S.
Brashears. chairman of the advisory
hoard of the District OF Columbia
division OF the American Automobile
Association, today.
1t is urged that the maintenance,
program for the streets of Washing
ton be placed on Il 1iVe-year basis in.
stead of the present yearly program
that asphalt he used on the streets
instead of by-products, and that the
gasoline tax be clarified as to its use.
In the latter connection Mr.. Bra.
Evening star., 1925-11-10
CHOOSING MAORI JURY.
Six Veniremen Selected in Second
Murder Trial.

LlTCHFIELD. Conn, November
10 LP).-With half of the jury chosen
for the second olympia Maori murder
trial, examination of veniremen was
continued today.
Exhaustive Interrogation yesterday
found only one of the % veniremen
questioned qualified To serve III the
retrial OF Miss Maori, indicted for
the killing Of John Bagnano at New
Haven on February &c last.
Evening star., 1925-11-10

The world is growing more fond OF
canned salmon, and as "a result ca,
madam fisheries, which will produce
! 600 900 cases of the tinney food this
near, are smiling over prosperity.
Evening star., 1925-11-10

present traffic rules is that at least
tive-siXths of the traffic slowly pores
through half OF the street, while the
other half of the street remains
practically idle"
Evening star., 1925-11-10

Rebuilding in the foreign section of
the earthquake area OF Yokohama has
been held up by the delay in adopting
q new plan for widening and improv-
ing the streets.
Evening star., 1925-11-10
Dangerous Crossings.

From the Boston Traveller.
Another danger is that of being
trampled In the rush of pedestrians
trying to cross the street on the
signal.
Evening star., 1925-11-10
REVISION OF TRAFFIC
REGULATIONS URGED

Z. S. Brashears Also Advocates
Five-Year Maintenance Plan
for City Streets.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
SOUIHERNERS TO VISIT
 FACTORIES OF STATE
Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina Businessmen Coming
 To Connecticut i'll Oct.

New Haven, Sept. 16 P-Plans arc now well in hand for entertain ment of a delegation of manufac- turers and businessmen of Virginia West Virginia and North Carolina in the state next month. The S5 vis- itors will be guests of the Connecti- cut chamber of commerce and the manufacturers association.
 After the delegation arrives on Oct. II, it will make q trip about the state 10 visit factories, 10 be shown the various industries, to view the natural resources and scenic beauties of the state and to inspect the railroads and facilities for hand ling commerce.
 A meeting was held yesterday at the Quinnipiac club here to prepare the outline of the entertainment pro- gram. There were present: President F. Kent Hubbard of the Manufac- turers' association; Stanley Bullard of Bridgeport, representing New England in the chamber of con- merce; George B. Chandler. it's sec retary, and r. J. Mitchell and J. r. Ferguson of the local chamber.
 Mir. Ferguson reported that Col. Leroy Hodges, secretary of the Eir- ginia chamber of commerce had given information as to the probable personnel of the delegation who will be representative of business Interests in the three states.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
CLAIMS SELF DEFENSE
This Is Statement of Charles Nor kewicz, Arrested For Murder of Fairfield Man

Bridgeport, Conn" Sept. 16 Pl- Charles Norkewicz farm hand charged with the murder Saturday night of Michael Fedora, was brought 10 the Fairfield county court house today for questioning by Cor oner John J. Phelan, following his arrest on a farm near Pepper Cross- ing, Upper Stepney. last night.
 Norkewicz was prepared 10 go on the witness stand this morning to give the coroner his version of the facts leading up to the stabbing of Fedora, but 1t was found necessary to postpone the formal examination of the prisoner until this afternoon because htere was no official court stenographer available to take notes on the examination.
 NorkeWicz claims that he stabbed Fedora In self-defense and is pre- pared to exhibit injuries claimed to have been inflicted by Fedora in a scuffle which preceded the stabbing. The accused has indicated that he will waive execution when arraign- ed in city court on a charge of mur- der Friday morning. He will then be bound over to the next term of the high court.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
New Haven Road Offers
 ScholarshinS to Workers

New Haven, Sept, Is Pl-Four full scholarships and eight half scholarships are being offered this year to railroad men by the New York, New Haven & Hartford rail- road. The scholarships are for courses at Northeastern University. here, in railroad transportation and accounting and for transporttiaon and engineering The former course requires two years and the latter three.
 The courses are given hy railroad men, the heads of the various de- partments cooperating to provide instruction in the function and work of departments. The number of scholarships offered this year is an increase over previous years made possible by the "continued interest shown by railroad men in the courses"
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
SHOT VICTIM IMPROVES

Seymour, Sept. 16 R'-The condi. ton of Samuel Sargenski, shot through the head early yesterday by Seymour police while in the act of robhing the Kerite In sulated Wire and Gable company's storehouse was reported fair at the Griffin hospital, Derby, this morning. A trephining operation was per formed on the man yesterday after noon and the bullet which lodged near the brain was removed.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
BRYAN UNIV. PLANS

Dayton, Tenn. Sept. 1G Pl-Plans to incorporate the Bryan Memorial University association were made at a meeting here last night. Expenses of organizing the association werc underwritten. It was announced that incorporation papers will be filed today.
 Representative citizens from every walk of life will be invited 10 serve on the governing board of the as sociation and steps will be taken to prepare set Of plans for the build ing in the near future.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
Indianapolis Had Real
 Field Day at the Rat

Indianapolis had quite a batting orgie at the expense of several Mill waukee pitchers in a double-header at the Wisconsin hamlet the other day. The Bushmen counted IS runs on 24 hits in the opener and II tal- lies on Is sateties In the second. Meanwhile, Milwaukee got but 1s runs in the twin hA
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
INTFTs " 2 --Rattnd for Wan,hv In at.

I-Battod TOT Wamhy m Pth,
 Hx-Eatted fer Welrh in 9th. st. Louis ...............00 onn No:-c Boston ..........,.....00 GOO o0n o0l-i
 Two base hts-Jacobson, McManus. sacrfices--Jacohson. Picin!ch. Boone, Double plays--Ehmke to Welch to Wamhy, Dixon to Robertson. Left on hases-St. Louis t Boston c.. Rase on halls-ott Gaston Of Ehmke {. Struck out-hy Gaston l. Ehrke :. Balk. Gaston Um- rires-Nalln. Moriarity and ormsbS. Time T :4t,
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
Snakes Susceptible to
 Heat and Also to Cold

Washington, Sept. 16 F)-Con- trary to the common belief that snakes bask fin the sun, the biologi- cal survey said today that intense sun light makes snake become tor pid and even will cause its death Rattle snakes it is said, can be killed by exposing them for twenty minutes 10 direct midday summer sun. Snakes also are sensitive to cold and many Of them are frozen 10 denth every winter by hybernating
 ahnVa the frost line
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
Hillies Win From Ponies

Plttsfeld, Sept. l6-Pittsheld de- feated Springfield, 10 {, here yes tcrday in a game called at the end of the seventh inning on account Of darkness. Six hits figured in the scoring of four runs for Pittsfeld in the last inning. The score:
 r. h. e Springfield ..... 900 OPS 0--5 9 { Pittsfeld ..... 01o 2?0 4-9 12 . Jehr and Niederkorn; Benedict, Johnson and Caulway.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
DROUGH CONTINJFs

Atlanta, Sept. 16 Pl-The trough which has gripped southeastern ftate for one of the longest spells in history. hung on tenaciously today despite brief thundershowers in sev- eral localities last night which of tsred little relief beyond a tempor- srY cooling af the atmosphere.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
JS ' l CINCINNATI
Rated for R!xey Tn Stl'

1-Ratted TOT RIxey In MI.
 New York .,...,.....00 .003 oo2 0o0-4 Cincinnati .............Olp oOo opV-l
 Two base hits-Meusel Bressler. Sacrl- rlces-plneli, Mousel. Greenfield (2). pou- ble plays--Frsch to Jackson to Terry, Cr!tz to Bohne 10 IIolke, CrItz to Holke, Left on bases-New York 6. Cincinnati 3. Base on balls-otf Greenfield l, Rixey l. Struck out-hy Greenfield 4 Rixey 2 Hts-oN Rlxey 9 in s. of Mays l In l. Losing pitcher-Rixer. Umpres-Quigley' Moran and Mclaughlin. Tlme-l:S 80.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
Totals

v-batted for Nalnes In 9th.
 Philadelphia ........,.OOo oon Sio-a st Louis .,.............OlO o1o 0oo-:
 Two base hits-Huber (2), Hafey. Home runs Bottomlcy. Sacr!fice--Hatey Dou-, hIe pIay-Hafey 10 Bottomley. Left on ba Philadelphia :, St. Louis g. Base on balls-of Carlson 2. ITa!nes .. Struck by Carlson 5, Haines 5. Umpires- Rigler, Hart and Sweeney. Time-l:53.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
The Standing
Games Today

Brooklyn at Pittsburgh
 New York at Cincinnati, Boston at Chicago, CD, Philadelphia at St. Louis.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
The Standing
Games Today

DefroIt at Washington,
 Chicago at Philadelphia. CD. Cleveland at New York. CD. St. Louis at Boston. CD.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
New Haven Strengthens

New Haven, Sept. 16 - McKenty pitched good ball yesterday and New Haven defeated Worcester 10 i. The fielding of Gleason was a fca- ture. The score:
 r. h. Q. Worcester .... 900 000 o10--1 6 2 New Haven. .,. 1o1 GOO 1oX--3 ' l r. Edwards Guggan, Batcheldor and Smith. Cronin; McKenty and Berger.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE
Yesterdays Results

Baltimore 3. Providence .. Reading g. Jersey City 4. (1st. Reading 6, Jersey City 2. (2d).
 6 Innings. rain). Buffalo Syracuse, rain. Toronto rain.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Yesterdays Results

New York 4. Cincinnati 1, Philadelphia 1, St, Louis z, Brooklyn Pittsburgh, rain. Boston Chicago. wet grounds.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
Baseball at a Glance
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Yesterdays Resujts

Washington 5. Detroit 8. Philadelphia 1, Chicago :. St. Louis 2, Boston 1.
 Cleveland New York, rain.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
EASTERN LEAGUE
Yesterdays Results

Hartford 4, Bridgeport 3, 0st), Hartford 9, Bridgeport 3. (2nd), Waterbury 5, Albany 1.
 Pittsfeld Q. Springfield 5. New Haven 3, Worcester 1.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
PIRATES LEAD
 GROWING LESS
(ccntinued From Preceding Page)

cray, ? .,,..t,'.,,,S o
 --
 Totals g aT II x-Baued for sehalk In ath.
 xx--BAtted for Eaber in 9th. Chicago ......,.,,,,,oio 100 oht-3 Philadelphia .,.,.......io0 900 0lx-t Two base hlts-Kamm, Holt. Stolen hass-Blshop. sacrlfice-nayls. Double plsy-Coehrane and Holt. Left on base Chicago :, Philadelphia \ Base on bans of Faber ', Gray {. Struck oct-by Faber 3, Gray S. Passed hall-Ccchrsne rmpiFes-Hildebrsnd and Evans Time lSo.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
Waterbury Defeats Albany

Albany, Sept. 16-Waterbury beat 5 to 4 In a hard fought game yesterday. Torphy hit a home run with the bases filled in the first in ming Fast fielding enabled Rush, Waterbury pitcher, 10 win. The score:
 r. h. e. Waterbury ,.... 4on 1nn Oon---5 10 1 ..... o3o o1o o0o--4 1? q Rush and Mccarthy; Hinkle and Barnes.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16

By winning the Davis cup matches for the sixth consecutive year Amer lea we read, has established her complete monopoly Of tennis. . This is something that will be hard to live down.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
The Standing
Games Today

Baltimore at Providence. Toronto at Rochester. Buffalo at Syracuse.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
The Standing

Games Today Worcester at Hartford. Albany at Waterbury. New Haven at Bridgeport. Pittsneld at Springfield.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
EASTERN LEAGUE
Hartford In First

Hartford, Sept. 16-Hartford went into first place by one point mar gin over Waterbury by defeating Bridgeport In both ends of a double header while Waterbury was beating Albany in one game. The Senators won the first game by score of { 10 by scoring run in the last in- ming after Bridgeport had knotted the count, The second game was a loosely played affair and was won, 9 10 3. The scores:
 (FiTst Camel
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
S p e a kin g of Sports 8
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There is some consolation for Jimmy slattery At least he will never be known as tho ex-light heavyweight champ.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16

Because 1t took him il rounds 10 stretch Slattery on the canvas, Mir. Berlenbach was given the two- edged razz by the fans, May be they wanted him 10 use a shot gun,
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16

Bob Fitzslmmons was 52 years of hge when he fought his last fight. ?. It. begins to appear as if Dempsey will be exactly that old when h. fights his next one,
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16

There IS talk of the high school having 3 light team this year. but from present indications this does not seem to be the case. Doc" Bray, who will probably be the lightest on the team, tirs the scale at 14S rounds
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
Now End Your Foot Troubles.

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New Britain herald., 1925-09-16

The Drurv High school coach told Coach Cassidy during the weekend just past that if possible he would try 10 rearrange his schedule so that his team may be able to play New Britain on its only open date. Oc- tober 31 but at the present time he has q game scheduled for that date.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
La Toilette POnular

From the first the election was La Toilette, equalling the victories of his father, the late Badger sena- tor in other years.
 One of the surprises of the cleo ton Was the poor showing made by Francis r.. McGovern, former gover- nor He was beaten by Woodward, q man who, when he was governor. he appointed warden of the state penitentiary.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16

Rlggie Netrano. head checr-lead- CT of the W. F. H. S. football team, Is now laying plans to form a squad that will again defest Hartford, Sammy Netrano. who has tried for two years 10 make the squad and failed, will make third attempt this year
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16

On several occasions Wheat got above the 90-fgure but always fell shy of getting 100 scores. One Of his poorest seasons in this respect vas in 1917. when he made only 2S runs In 109 games
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16

A gallery Of some 25 spectators watched the practice of the New Britain High school squad yesterday afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16

For, despite his many years of rervice in the maiors-he came up fin 1909 -- he had never before reached the century mark in toting counters across tho plate.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16

Cal Coolidge has gone back to the White House after remarka- ble vacation. It was remark able because at no time did he have golf club in his hand.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16

It Is quite doubtful if any other regular in the biz show can dis play such a unique record at that boasted by Wheat - 16 seasons in the majors without once scoring 100 runs
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
(second Gamel

Drake and Starr; James, Johnson
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16

Eddie Ia liar IS back at school after being away for over two years.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16

(F'irst Game)
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16

When the veteran Zack Wheat Norcd his one hundredth run Of the season the other day, he set new record for himself in this de- partment of play.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16

The selection of Mort Covert as manager of the 1925 football team was a popular choice
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16

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The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-12-23

full Of some strange, wonderful force
that fills US with exhilaration and de-
light. Youth grows more tolerant of
age and age looks with new under
standing into the eyes Of youth
Streets are crowded with happy
throngs-shops are Elled to overflow
ing with gift seeBIrs. Thousands Of
Christmas stockings are to be filled
thousands of older hearts are to be
made happy because they are remem-
bered. The gospel that 1t Is more
blessed to give than to receive Is in
evidence everywhere, and its practice
is bringing radiance and beauty to
every face.
Christmas has come again-lts star
Is cleaning In the sky-its magic is
all over the land The young and the
old, the gay and the wise have fallen
under its spell. And every heart is
singing the song of the angels-the
song that echoed over the hills Of
Judea In the long ago-"Glory to God
In the highest and on earth peace,
good Will toward men,"
@. ls1s. ws-sern Newspaper Union,
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-12-23
Christmas In Venice Is
No Thriller for Yanks

T<HREE United States destroyers
L came into port at Venice to spend
the Christmas holidays 1t was Christ
mas Eve. The narrow. winding streets
of Venice that lead OF from the Piazza
San Marco were thronged with United
States gobs. In almost every gondola
one could see the small round cap Of
an American sailor. Out In the har-
Dor were the three ships. all lighted
with red and green electric bulbs
which were reflected in the blue
blackness of the water. There was a
large Christmas tree In electric lights
on one Of the decks. 1t was a glorious
sight-particularly to American eyes
these modern American war boats
ablaxe with Christmas cheer.
II suppose you are thrilled" said
to one of the gobs, ITO be spending
Christmas at VeniceT
'aThrilled7" he echoed. Say, this Is
the worst town ever struck In all my
llfe-no movies-no trolley cars
nothingl Believe me, I'll be glad to
get back to good old Springfield.
When I think Of q real American
Christmas dinner. the old log fire
there at home, and the family"
There was a tremor In his voice and
I turned away as saw him reach for
his handkerchief to daub his eyes,
Marion R. Reagan.
t@. 1925. Western Newspaper Unson.)
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-12-23

Silence followed, broken only by the
constant thud Of the good VIII mes
sages."
Il say" shouted some one across
the room. ~Your name Is Lleder, Isn't
1T was just cussing this heavy.
bungiesome thing when discovered
the name"
ITS heavy" said Charles making
. wild DASH 1T rattles7"
An hour later. the postmaster max
ing his tour of inspection. stopped
open-mouthed, gazing at one corner
Of the ROOM There, sitting on the
floor. was the happiest boy in the
world The Captain, as the boys ad-
miringly called him, understood nov
why Charies' work had accumulated
In the last fifty minutes. Around hin
on the floor was sea Of tissue paper.
ribbons stickers, and gifts. Riding the
crest Of each wave we're smiles His
radiant face was a Joy to behold The
postmaster grinned Charles felt som.
one looking at him and glanced uT
into the eyes Of his employer.
1T Ia Christmas Cap from dowA
home"
e. 1875. wsstsrn NswsD~p<r unioa-l
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-12-23

| WHATS next In radio7 Make a
w 1925 guess for yourself; your
guess Is as good as anyone's-provfded
your Imagination Is going strong. In
the meantime you can get anything
from President Coolidge's message to
congress to dictum by Overseer Vo-
lIvia In Zion that the earth is fiat
which Is more than you can say Of
his music. You can get religion of any
selected variety; also politics and In
formation. Turn the dial and take
your choice: the markets; lecture on
hog cholera; college education All
the world Is listening and learning as
never before. In snowed-in cabins in
the silent places none go insane from
loneliness whom the radio keeps in
touch with the world. Today the ra-
dio is boiling water in kettle on Ice;
is stopping head-on trains through
emergency brakes; is making the dag
nosis for a surgical operation NextI
TIERE is a new Prayer for Our
L L Country" that is soon to be
heard in public worship-it would
seem that any good American, IRE
spective of race and creed, can join
in the petition:
almighty God, who hast given Us
this good land for our heritage; we
humbly beseech Thee that we may al
ways prove ourselves a people mind
full of Thy favor and glad to do Thy
will. Bless our land with honorable
industry, sound learning, and pure
manners. Save us from violence, dis
cord and confusion; from pride and
and from every evil way.
Defend our liberties, and fashion into
one united people the mulutudes
brought hither out of many kindreds
and tongues. Endure with the spirit
of wisdom those to whom In Thy
Name we entrust the authority of gov
eminent, that there may be justice and
peace at home, and that through ODE
dience to Thy laws we may show forth
Thy praise among the nations of the
earth. In the time Of prosperity fill
DUR hearts with thankfulness, and in
he day of trouble suffer not our
rust In Thee to fail; all which we
,sk through Jesus Christ our Lord
Amen"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-12-23

Mexico from the north In the Sew
enth century, the Aztecs were skilled
architects. While for four centuries
the Toltecs raised their gigantic col
umns and built their palaces Of huge
blocks of stone, adjoining them with
elaborate stone carvings. their success
sors, the Aztecs, erected public build.
ings and dwelling places Of similar de-
sign. And these ruins still endure to
confuse Psychologists intent on discov.
ering Just where Toltec Craftsmanship
stopped and .\ptsc craftsmanship b@
gan.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-12-23

and hearth fires glow with a warmer
welcome. Every home is filed with
cheer, every face alight with happiness
and every heart Is tuned to catch the
message of love and peace that is
abroad. Men and women greet each 9TH
er with added friNndliness; little chill
dren stand eager-eyed and radIantly
expectant. An humanity Is filed deep
with the desire to give. to serve, to
love. A new bond Of fellowship Is en-
circling the world and bringing hearts