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Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-13
Bay City Judge
Nays painless
I Divorce Laws
by United Press Leased Wire

tSAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 13. -
aCollusion is practiced IN 75 per
cent of the divorces gran-ed under
California low is the declaration
oS Superior Judge Thomas T. Gra-
ham, known here as the great re-
cbnciler.
t-..Painiess divorces, in which
one party fails to appear, the other
taking the decree by. fault are
those characterized by Judge Gra-
ham as collusion cases.
Nearly every one of such divorces
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-13
NOTICE OF PUBLIC woRK'

NO1AC6 W 10641C WO60
Notice is hereby given that ON
the 4th day of November, 1926, the
Board Of Trustees Of the City Of
Ell Centre did, at its regular meet
ing held on said day, adopt a Reso-
luton Numbered POI declaring the
intention Of said Board to order that
that portion Of the street adjoin-
ing Block 81 Of Park Addition TO
Ell Centre, California, on, the North,
and extending East and West, as
shown by map recorded in Book g
Of maps at Page "a, Records Of I'm.
perial County, California, particu.
larly described as follows, to.wit:
Beginning at the point Of inter
section Of the Inter California Rail-
way Company = Easterly Right at
Way line with the Northerly line Of
said street; thence easterly along
the Northerly line Of said street,
distance Of 30 feet 70 point;
thence southerly in o direct line o
distance Of 900 feet, more or less,
to q point in the 6outherly line of
said street; thence Westerly along
the Southerly line Of said street a
distance Of 26 feet, more OF less, T.
the point Of its intersection with
aforesaid Easterly Right Of Way
line; thence Northwesterly along
said Easterly Right of Way line 70
the point Of beginning-he closed
up, pursuant to the provisions of an
Act Of the Legislature Of the State
Of California, entitled, dan Act TO
provide for laying out, opening, ex-
tending, widening, Strengthening or
closing up in whole or in part any
street, square, lane, alley, court or
place within municipalities, and to
condemn and acquire any and all
Land and property necessary or con-
venient for that purpose approy
ed March 6, 1889.
Reference is hereby made to said
Resolution Numbered POI for furth-
er particulars. zla aer4E
Dated this 9th day Of NOvem-
ber, 1925. LIZ = -.
: PHILIP w. KNIGHrs,
Street Superintendent Of = the City
Of FL Centre, California. .7tle
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-13
BURGLAR HELD IN
|. A. IDENTIFIED
!. AS EASTERN FEL0N
Nv United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Nov. l3.--Harry
II. Hood, known also as Emil Brad
man and Emil J. Brody, notorious
escaped convict from the Eastern
State penitentiary, Philadelphia, is
a prisoner here, it was announced
today by police.
Hood was arrested several days
ago accused of 90 burglaries in Los
Angeles and other Southern Cali
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-13
SEE PASSAGE OF
MEXICAN LAW ON
FOREIGN REALTY
by United Press Leased Wire

MEXICO CITY, Nov. l3.-Ulti-
mate passage Of the law regulating
article 27 designed TO exclude for
eigners from holding rural Mexican
realty was forseen today following
the chamber endorsement Of the
measure in principle. The law will
be modified, however, SO as to per-
nit aliens now holding properties to
retain them until their death in
stead of merely for ten years as at
first suggested.
Wilmon Newell, Ilant commds-
sioner. of the state of Florida, at
tended the recent fruit growers con.
vention at Sacramento.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-13
PARIS IS SURPRISED
By United Press Leased Wire

PARIS, Nov 13.-The easy debt
terms accorded Italy caused surprise
here. Portinax, the noted political
writer of the Echo De Paris. sug,
gested that the arrangement had
perhaps been influenced by the
fact that America 5 numerous Ital.
ian voters would have. turned
against any administration impos-
ing hard terms.
He suggested, too, that the len
iency shown Italy would lead to
better terms for France. ~.
Meantime the fate of the Pain-
levc financial projects remains in
doubt even though the premier has
made important concessions, designs
cd to draw support from the left
cartel.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-13
ITALIAN LIRE JUMPS
Nv United Press Leased Wire

LONDON. Nov. 13.-The italian
lire improved here today following
settlement of the Italian debt. to
America. p
Quoted at yesterdays close at
1896 to the pound sterling, it was
quoted today at 1880. The frame
also improved on news that French
financial crisis was somewhat cas-
ier. Quoted at yesterdays close
at l2o to the pound, it opened today
at 1855.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-13

fornia cities. Bertillon measure
ments and other records in the iden-
tification bureau established him as
the convict who escaped from the
Philadelphia prison on November .,
1923, it was said. Two convicts and
q guard were killed In the prison
delivery said to have been engi.
neered by Hood. -
Local officers said they would
notify the penitentiary warden at
Philadelphia and that Hood would
be returned to answer charges of
numbering the prison guard during
the Jail break.
Several thousand feeder cattle
are being shipped to Oakdaie, to be
fattened on the range east Of there.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-13
THE WEATHER

LOS ANGELES AND VICINITY:
Fair tonight and Saturday with
moderate temperature. Fresh to
strong northerly winds.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: Fair
and mild tonight and Saturday.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-13

J. II. Treadwell, Cashmere. Wash
ington, picked IS boxes of apples
from a two year old Black Ben tree
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-13

NEW YORK, Nov. ls.-Cotton
spots steady; mids 20.9o; futures
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-13
COTTON MARKETS

NEW ORLEANS, Nov l3.-Spot
option steady; ,mids 1885; futures
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-13
U. S. COMMISSION !.
STARTS PARLEYS
ON RUMANIA DEBT

Continued from Page 2)
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-13

power throughout the land. :,
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-13
Resigns Post In
Order To Testify
At COurtmartial

(Contiued from PAGE 1)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
Fire Destroys Barn
At NewingtOn Junction

NeTington Junction, Sept "A
large barn owned by Dairy Commits
sioner Holt al this place was de
stryed by fire this morning. Fire
fighting apparatus from West Hart
ford assisted the Newington depart
ment and succeeded in saving a gar
age. the Holt house and larger
barn, A favoring wind kept the
flames away from the house.
The barn which was destroyed
was used as storehouse and did not
contain any livestock. A quantity Of
hay was consumed by the flames.
Criticism vas aimed at the New
ington fire department because the
apparatus was out Of order when 1t
reached the fire. One Of the chemi
cal tanks was found 10 be bone
dry" and the other refused 10 work.
It was said that the barn could have
ioeen saved II the equipment had
been kept in condition.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
MONEY RATES ARE
STILL Being FELT
Prove Stumbling Block in Path
Of Trading

New York, sept - High money
latcs continued 10 provide stumb-
ling block for speculative operations
TOR the advance in todays stock
market, although strongly organized
pools did succeed in ligting several
of the automotive ana public utility
issues to new high levels for the
year.
The general list was under inter-
miitont selling pressure, Inspired by
the belief that the technical condi-
ton of the market warranted a fur
thor reaction because OF the appar-
emily oycrsold position OF many
stocks.
Little attention was paid 10 trade
news, the chief item of which vas a
decline in raw sugar prices to the
lowest level since 1872.
sharp breaks of nearly points
each In American Can and General
Electric also tended TO curb bullish
enthusiasm. Rails held firm with
traders showing an inclination 10
await additional August earnings
statements before extending their
commitments. A sharp run up OF
i points in Detroit edition and the
above - by Columbia Gas & Flee
trio we're among the features OF the
Afternoon trading.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
ENLISTS in L. S. NAVY

Theodore GrisWold, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Alfred Hurlbut GriswoId Of
IS Francis street, is the first New
Britain boy to enlist in the navy
since the resumption of recruiting
by that arm of the service last Fri
day. His father served in the
American army for 20 years, being
in Spanish-American war, the Mcxi-
can border fracas, and commanding
Co. !, 102nd regiment, of the Yam
kee Division during the World war;
he was honorably discharged at
Camp Devens in 1919.
Young Griswold himself attended
New Britain high school for three
years, while for the past three years
he has been a stock clerk at Landers
Frary & Clark's. He has also play
ed baseball and football with the
Mohawk A. c. Upon cnlsting In
the navy he was sent 10 the Now
port Naval Training station at New
port Il, J., where he will receive
three months training preliminary
10 service at sea.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
Italian Royalty Ready
For Big Wedding We'd.

Racconigi, Italy, Sept. 20 Pa.~All
was activity at the royal palace here
today as final preparations went for
ward for the Wedding tomorrow of
Princess Mafalda. second daughter
Of the Italian sovereigns, to Prince
Philip of Hesse.
The royal coffeur, brought here
from Rome, was putting the finish
ing touches on the headdresscs of
Mafalda and her sisters. This lndi-
vdual, with much modesty, insists
upon remaining anonymous, saying
that his greatest recompense will be
the realization that the Processes
heads are masterpieces of his craft.
The royal pastry cooks are pre-
pairing a wonderful wedding cake.
and the mistresses of Mafalda's
wardrobe are equally busy packing
away her truly wondrous trousseau,
purchased entirely from Italian
firms.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
City Items

Fred Fleischauer OF 1856 Dwight
street. an eX-service man, has en-
tered the New Britain General hos
pital for treatment.
See the Mary Elizabeth new sport,
street and dinner dresses; attrac-
lively priced. 81 w. Main St.-Advt,
Walter Blogoslowski, son of Mr.
and Mrs, K. Blogoslowski left to.
day for Washington, D. c.. where he
will enter the senior class al
Georgetown university.
Leroy J. Begley, son OF Mr. and
Mrs. NJ. ]. Beagley OF 6s Beaver
street, has resumed his studies al
Connecticut state college as stu.
dent Of architectural engineering.
Eintracht Lodge. O. D. II. s, viii
hold Its quarterly meeting this eve.
ming. The grand president ant
state officers will be present.
Albert, Graesser has resumed hi
studies at Pratt institute.
Jamcss Doyle has returned Il
Fordham university to resume hi,
studies,
George ]. Coylc Of s Connertor
street has resumed his studies a.
Dartmouth university.
A son was horn to MFR, and Mrs
Harold King OF 10 Broad street
Plainville, at tho New Britain Gen,
oral hoSpita al today
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
Gene Sarazen, New York.
Ray Derr, Cincinnati. 1 UP on Abe
Espinosa, San Francisco.
Tom Kerrigan. New York, 2 up on
George Smith, st. Paul.
Daring Mail Robbery
Occurs at Toledo. q.

Toledo, O.. Sept. 20 R)-United
States registered and first class mail
of an undetermined value was
stolen between 6:15 and $40 q. m,
today from the registered mail room
at the Union station.
The loot included pouch Of reg
istcrcd mail, hand package which
mail clerks say looked like a jew
elcrs box, registered letter and a
hand package containing about e5
first class letters,
Postal employees said II was Gus
tomary for the mail room to be I'M
occupied for slightly more than five
minutes each morning about the
time Of the robbery, while the en-
tire force was outside to receive or
load mail.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22

would compete and that Governor
John Fl. Trumbull would hy to New
Britain in his new plane.
In a contest between NJ. ]. Ban
non, Frank Cline, Otto Heinrich, w,
G. French, DR., l.. +. Dairy. Martin
lIorwitz. Nathan Bothwick and
Harry Haynes to see who was the
best soloist in the club he prize
was awarded TO Otto Heinrich.
A contest was held between Royal
Wilbur, Otto Heinrich, Martin Hor-
wlta, Claude LeRoux, r. J. Murray,
Sam Mage, Luke Stevens, Thomas
]. X. Kilfoil, Attorney Stanley j.
Traceksi and A. J, Sharp to see who
could remember the names of the
majority OF members, their nick
names and classification. Repre-
sentatives of the press. who were ap-
pointed as judges, were unanimous
in agreeing that the prize went to
Attorney Traceski, but President
Harry G.. Hancock overruled the yer-
dict Of the Judges and called draw
ing for the prize. The prize even
ually went to l.. G. Rose. 1t was
donated by C. l.. Pierce and consist
ed OF q boudoir clock and jewel case
with candles and candle sticks to
match.
Resolutions OF regret were adopt
cd upon the death OF 7. w. O'Con-
nor.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
bad WEATHER FOR
chicago GOLFERS
Professionals However, Are
Playing Today

Chicago. Sept. % Pl-SiXteen OF
the thirty-two qualiflers in the cham
ponship contest Of the Professional
Golfers association were destined
for elimination today in S6hole
match round at the Olympia Fields
Country club.
Interest conferred in the match be-
tween Walter Hagen of Pasadena,
Fla, present titlcholdcr, and Al
Watrous of Grand Rapids, Mich,
who was medalist in the qualifying
round yesterday with 140 strokes.
Watrous played par 10 on each
course white Hagen was we'll down
the list with 1871.
A cold rain fell internationally as
the players tecd off today. Jack
Burke of Houston, ono under par on
the first nine. got a lead of five up
over Gene Sarazcn, Metropolitan
champion, while George Griffin Of
Philadelphia had an advantage of )
Iup over Tommy Armour, of New
York, at the quarter post Willie
Ogg, Worcester, was up on Morte
nntra of Aberdeen, Washington, at
the same point and Dan Williams
had a similar lead over Charles
,Hoffncr of Philadelphia. Al Espon-
osa, Chicago. could do no better
than 10 hold George Howard of
Canton. Ohio. oven. Bobby Cruick-
shank Of Oklahoma city, was one
up on William Leach of Philadel-
rhia.
Armour squared his match with
Griffin on the second nine, while
John Farrell of New York gained a
lead of two up over Billy Gravy OF
1 Oklahoma City.
Al Watrous Of Grand Rapids took
81 for the first time. but was two M
on Walter Hagen, who could do no
better than 50. John Golden OF
New York had no trouble in gain
ing an advantage Of three up over
Dave Robertson Of Detroit. Mike
Brady Of New York broke par by
one SlTphf on tl' INST liniA FNhH
gained a lead Of five up on Joe Cot
Inns of Muncie. Ind.
Tom Kerrigan was two M on
George Smith Of ST. Paul and Harry
Cooper Of Dallas was leading ZACH
Blakeslee of Kenesha, Wis, after
nine holes.
Summary Of matches at end oi
first Is holes:
George Griffin, Philadelphia
square with Tom Armour. New York
Willie ogg, Worcester. 3 up or
Mcrte Dutrs, Aberdeen, Wash.
John Farrell, New York. : up or
Bill Creavy. Oklahoma City.
Jack Burke, Houston, s 10 -
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
Dead Aviator Had But
Four Hours of Lessons

New Haven, Sept. % P)--Harry NJ.
Ludwig, who lost his life In the sea-
plane crash In the Connecticut river
last week, is said to have had only
four hours instruction in handling
seaplanes whereas 10 hours is re-
garded as a minimum. Ludwig had
done considerable flying with Lieut..
Stuart Chadwick as a mechanic.
John II. Tweed of New Ravens
air terminal said he had never given
Ludwig instruction. but he thought
he was an experienced flyer and had
lent him a plane while his own was
being repaired.
p II. Spencer OF Hartford gave
Ludwig four hours in the air on air
planes and about so landings had
been made. He says he had the i'm
preston that Ludwig could handle q
seaplane and that he had been in
structed by Tweed.
The inquest was concluded by
Coroner L. A. Smith of Middletown
yesterday and the coroner reserved
his decision while he made further
inquiries as to LudWig's ability as an
aviator.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
Bandits Get His Money
But He Gets Their Car

North Andorer, Mass, Sept. % up
Automobile bandits got Joseph
Michlun's money and watch last
night. but he got their car. When
no stopped on lonely road to ad-
lust the lights on his car two mask
ed mon pointed pistols at him and
relieved him of $40 and his gold
watch. The men told Michlun not 10
move for an hour" and made on in
their own automobile. He disregard
ed their warning. jumped into his
car and pursued them. although he
was unarmed. They fired several
shots without effect and finally
abandoned their car and ran into
the woods, Michlun attached rope
and lowed the car to the police
station.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
Funerals
Mrs. Anthony Lcwisky

The funeral of Mrs. Anthony
Lcwisky of % Willard street was
held from her home this morning
at $50 o'clock and at o'clock
from st. Andrews church where a
solemn requiem high mass was cele-
hrated. Rev. Thomas J. Laden was
deacon, Rev. Michael Heating. sub
deacon and Rev. Edward Grikis,
master of ceremonies. As the body
was borne from the church, the
organist. Mrs. Henry Boilard rem
dered Nearer My God To Thee"
The pail bearers we're Joseph
Winner, Walter Urban, John
Rogers, Joseph Young, William
Stanley and Simon Karosas. The
flower bearers we're John Hackett
and John Chaponi.
The committal services at the
grave We're conducted by Rev. Ed
ward Grikis. Burial was. in st
Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
CALLS COURT CORRUPT
Official Of Conn. Anti Saloon League
Gives This As Reason For Failure
OF Prohibition Enforcement.

Waterbury, Sept. % P - +. II,
White, assistant secretary of the
Connecticut Anti Saloon league to-
day charged that what is termed as
the failure Of prohibition is due to
corrupt courts, lawyers and police
men. In an interview with the
American, replying to statements of
Waterbury judges, lawyers and doc
tors on the success or failure Of pro-
hibition, the anti-saloon league Off
cial declares that lawyers are not a
representative class as they arc the
only professional men who can drink
without their business being hurt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
LIFE OF EASE NOT
EDUCAT|0NOBJECT
Principal Slade Explains Pw,
pose at Lions Club Meeting

II Is a mistaken idea that high
schools and colleges are institutions
designed TO give their graduates an
.asier life, according to l.. P. slade,
principal OF the New Britain High
school, In an address 10 the Lions
club at the Burritt hotel today at
noon.
Mr.. slade said, There dwells In
the minds OF some and has been
there for many years the Idea that
high school and college are institu-
lions by which, through certain
registrations and sessions, the young
man ortyoung woman may be initi-
ated Into a select group that will be
free from the hewing OF wood and
drawing OF water, and set apart for
a life Of much freedom and lei
sure"
He added that this was mistaken
impression. that the fundamental
object OF an educational institution
was not simply TO turn out boys and
girls for the o.called white collar"
Jobs.
Record For Past Year.
He said that the past year has
been one of greater work and more
accomplishment In the high sclLool
that any one year in the II Of which
he has been the head of that school
This he attributed 10 the new or
Laboratory system, whereby each
pupil knows what is expected OF him
and can observe his own progress
throughout the entire term.
He said the teachers In the high
school deal with the individual stu
dents under this system more than
ever before and they know what lies
before them more than ever before.
Club Gives Air Meet Prizes
Upon suggestion of former Mayor
George A. Quigley, chairman of the
prize committee Of the aviation meet
TO be held In this city Saturday and
Sunday, the club voted to purchase
o cup to be included among the
prizes at the meet.
Considerable time was devoted to
@ discussion of the meet, at which
time Councilman David L, Nair
chairman of the common council
committee or the selection of All
walton field in New Britain, stated
that the time is ripe for field here
now and that New Britain people
favor one. He quoted Major Talbot
@. Freeman commander of the
11sth observation squadron and
state commissioner of aviation, that
Lieutenant Carl A. Dixon Of New
Britain, chairman of the committed
arranging for the meet, Is the best
aviator in the state.
He said there would be a race
during the meet in which Is rlane'
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
PERROTTA TO SUE
FOR FALSE ARREST
Principal in Building Law Dis.
pute Preparing Claims

The action OF Attorney George Le-
Witt In making a motion in police
court this morning that the court
refuse a nolle in the case OF Joseph
Pcrrotta of Sc Broad street, who
was arraisned on a charge OF yioat-
Ing the building ordinances, so that
Perrotta could receive a discharge
from the accusation forecasted an
action by Perroita against the parties
responsible for his arrest in which
lie VIII seek TO recover damages on
the ground Of false and malicious
arrest, Attorney Levitt admitted
this afternoon that Perrotta is max
ing plans for starting action against
his accusers, but he refused TO re-
veal the parties TO be named In tho
suit or the amount of damages Per
rotta will claim.
Definite action in the matter win
be taken tomorrow after scheduled
conference between Attorney Levitt
and his client, Commenting on the
difficulties that Perrotta has cnCoun-
tered in his effort to do construction
work on Shuttle Meadow ayenut, At
torney Levitt said that there was
absolutely no excuse or grounds for
Ms arrest on charge of violating
the building ordinances. The charge
was that Perrotta was constructing
without permit, and the man had
a permit, Attorney Levitt said, add
ing that the fact was a matter OF
record and could not be questioned
Perrotta claims that he has Suf-
fered damages from his arrest, in as.
much as he was compelled TO lose
time in his construction work, has
had his name and personal history
entered upon police records and has
been given a great deal Of unploas,
ant publicity.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
10 HOUR WORK DAY FOR
500 SCREW SHOP WORKERS
Increase In Schedule Expected To
Spread To Entire Fac
tory Soon

Announcement was made today
that four departments in the Corbin
Screw Corp. plant will work 10
hours a day, instead of nine. This
affects about 500 employees.
1t is said that the factory is en-
Toying steady increase In business
and it is expected that the remainder
of the plant will go on the 10 hour
a day schedule soon.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
INITIATE NEW MEMBERS

The Friendship club Of the Trinity
NJ. r. church held a banquet and
initiation ceremony at the church
last evening, Miss Ruth Stockwell,
president Of the club was toast
master. About q dozen girls we're
initiated into the organization, An
address on the merits of the club
and what 1t stands for in the church
was delivered by the Rev. WilliGm
II. Anderson.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-22
Bishop Anderson Confers
With Denver Univ. Head

Chicago, Sept. % (AP)--Bishop
William F. Anderson. acting presi-
dent OF Boston university. conferred
here today with Chancellor Herbert
r. Harper Of the University OF
Denver on the recent offer OF tho
presidency OF the Boston university
TO Or. Harper. Bishop Anderson eX-
pressed hope of obtaining an af-
firmative answer from DR.. Harper
but the bishop said that the matter
probably would not be decided to-
day"
I'VE feel we have first claim on
DR.. Harper as he is a graduate of
our school" said Bishop Anderson,