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New Britain herald., 1925-05-25
SCOPES INDICTED
 BY GRAND JURY
Tenn. Man to Stand Trial for
 Teaching Evolution

Dayton, Tenn, May 25.~-(AP)-- John T, Scopes, high school science tcachec was indicted by a Rhep county g:and jury here toiay on T charge of teaching evolution in R public school in violation 0, the Tennessee law.
 "rhe statute involved in thls !n- ve5tisaton provides that q violation constitutes only q misdcmaanor," the judge saiL "but thcr, are degrees of crime, nS by expressed provision of statutes, but in realty, involved in m!sdcneanors as well as in fclonies md in tho very nature Of things l would regard a violation ot this statute a high niisdemcanor.
 And in so declaring, l make no reference 10 the policy or constitu- tonal!ty Of the statute, but to the evil example or the teacher disre- sRrding constituted authority in the presence of those whose thought and morals h9 is to direct and guide. To tcach succ ssfully we mus, teach both by precept and example"
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25
BOY SCOUTS SCORED

The New Britain Boy Scout coun- 'i made the best showing at the state patrol leaders conference held over the weekend at the New IIa- yen scout camp in Southington. President r. NJ. Holmes being the only council president in attend ance and New Britain scouts being the only ones 10 turn in papers on allotted subjects. The weather in- tcrfered with the program of speak CTS, two ot them, including Governor John IT, Trumbull. being forced to cancel their engagements. Tad" Jones. Yale football coach, made a forccful talk Friday evening and challenged the boys 10 play inc game. Discussion groups were the rule on Saturday morning. the 30 boys being split into three troops. A war game with flour grenades oc- cupicd@the afternoon and the even
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25
POLES LAUD AMERICA,
 THEIR ADOPTED LAND
(Continued from First Pagey

adequately done our duty. Then only can we b. satisfied with what we have done"
 Mayor Faonessa said that the vital principles in the old Polish Consti- tuition were essentially the same as those embodied in the American constitution Of today. And as you today celebrate that great docu- ment and it's ratification, so, too, am I certain that you will realize that tho constitution of these United States of which we are all so proud is, must he and will be upheld hy each one of you, whatever his rrevious affiliations may have been. Of this l am certain"
 The mayor paid a glowing tribute to the Polish populaCe of the United states and of New Britain in par ticular, pointing out the extraordi. nary number Of descendants of the raco who have today risen 10 places of prominence in civic and national affairs. He also lauded the race for the great number of business and professional mon it has turned out and for the huge number of skilled worEmen and artisans found among Polish residents here.
 Hc paid particular tribute to the genius of Father Bojnowski and the very capable manner in which the pastor has guided the dcstinies Of his pc oplo, and finished with the voicing Of the hope that more people Of the caliber of the Polish resident become part Of the population Of New Britain.
 Father Taronowicz spoke on the significance Of the day and laid par ticular emphasis on the part Of the Polish nation in history from the years previous to the ratification of this, the first constitution drawn up in all Europe, down 10 the present day.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25
CITY COURT ASSIGNMENTS

Gases were assigned as follows by Judge William C. Hungcrford in city court this afternoon;
 Citizens Coal company ys. John GiuCa, May 2G at 10 a. m, jury; p. Gaftney for plaintiff coyollo and Pallotti for defendant. Peter Stciger vs. Albert and Brill May @7 at 2 ?, m.; Roche and Cabelus for plain tiq, Mag for defendant. Thomas l.. Quinlivan vs. John J, Roche ct al, June 1, at 2:3o ?. m,; Sexton for plaintiff, E. J. Myers for defendant Charles O'Kulacz vs. Society NJ. F. Gen. Ameglio, June at ?. m; Sexton for plaintiff E, r. Gaffney for defendant, Edward Ginshurg vs. George Toplyn ct al, June at 1 ? D. m; Milkowitz for plaintiff, Hun gerford and Saxe for defendant. Rackllffe Bros. Co. ys. Louis Grasko ct al. June at 10 a. m, RaChlin ! for plaintiff, klett for defendant. Mary Chaponis vs, James Mack, June at 10 q. nr Greenstcin for plaintiff, Klctt for defendant Cath ! crime Boyle vs. Frank Jakubiak, June 4 at 10 a. Tn. Mangan for plaintiff Traceski for defendant.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25
VIGOR MARKS DAY
 ON THE EXCHANGE
Oil Stocks Lead and Others
 Show Strength

New York. May 2b,--(AP)-stock prices resumed their upward move ment with fresh Vigor as the new week opened today. New high rec ords for the year were established by diversified assortment Of shares, including May Department Stores, which scored an initial gain of about 3 points, Packard Motor, Otis Steel and Ward Baking "B", Oil shares worked higher under the leadership Of Marland California petroleum.
 Buying interest in the early deal ings ccntered mainly in industrals and spcclalties associated with ru- mors Of capitalization plans and Higher dividends. The general un- dcrtone of the market at the same time appeared 10 be strengthened by indications of tangible business improvement and the declaration Of the federal reserve advisory council that Great Brian's return to the gold standard was of vast impor- tance to American commerce. AL most a score issues reached new peak prices for the year during the first half hour. May Stores extend cd its gain 10 5 points and advances of to 3ia points were registered by Dupont. Maxwell "A, Cuyamel Fruit, American Agricultural Chemi- cal preferred and Union Bag and Paper. Growing interest in com morcial aviation was reflected in a brisk rise In Wright Aeronautcal, Baldwin and American Can were heavy. Foreign exchanges opened steady with sterling unchanged at 34S5bS.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25
Mrs, Daniel IT. tOughiin,

Mrs, Mary E. Cough1n, 1T, wife of Daniel Il. CouEhlin of il@ Chestnut street, died Saturday afternoon at her home after an illness of four month. She was a native of Dan bury, the daughter Of MT. and Mrs. James Phalon, and had lived in New Britain for the past fl years Mrs. Coughlin was a member of Inc Church of St. John tho Evangelist and had always taken a prominent part in church affairs, being q mom- Der of the Altar society. She was also a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. Besides her husband she leaves one daughter, Miss Margaret Coughin. Tho funeral will be held from the church of St. John the Evangelist tomorrow morning at g o'clock, with burial in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25
LOCAL MAN HELD
Walter Docrncr of Park Street Arraigned in Waterbury on Auto Violation Charges.

Waterbury. May 25.--(AP)-Wal- ter Uoerncr, S2l Park street, New Britain. charged with reckless driv- ing and cpeating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor was granted continuance until Thursday today in city court here. Bonds previously set at s200 were raised to $500. Doerncr was arrest ed after the machine he was driving colIidcd with one in which two brothers, James and Thomas Me Mahon, 96S North Main street, this city were riding. The MoMahon brothers are now in St. Marys hos- ptal, suffering from internal in juries as result of the accident.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25
nLrAII-, OF LAr MI.

Osaka, May -5.~-lAFI-An n.'I- iaf parfsrtur7l report tolay from throc town>-Toyo-Oka, kma~akl and Nmafo ,sUa7o- shows 'Hlf 2-N persons were kJlnd and 5-e in ara1 as 8 result ct earthquake 7ut fro Saturday. The same rarors shows IA houses rn'apSel ss a r.Htt of the earthquake and 2,g14 houses were destroyed by fire.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25
rIVIL SUITS RECORDED

Ida A. Steele has been sued by Katherine s. Whitney Of Lincoln. Ncb., for $500 damages for alleged non-payment of note. The writ, which was returnable in the city court today, was issued by A. w., Upson.
 Roger w. Fgan has sued Fred Olson for $75, the action being brought through Elias T. Ringrose. The papers were rcturnahle today In the city court.
 J. Grabowski has been named de frndant in q suit for $50 brought by the Cosmopolitan Calendar Co.,, of New York city. Tho writ was issued through IIungcrfor1 X SaNc and was rcturnablc in tho city court today.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25
Hurrying to Get Married,
 Had Only S7 and Watch

Stamford, May 25. (AP)-Robert Worsley, of Warwick, R. l.. was ar rested near the Darien line late yes- terday on q charge of reckless driv- Ing after his machine had collided with machines of Chester Saunders Of Eastportchcster, Conn, and George Schrleber of the Bronx. N. Y, Miss Margaret Chew of 1Ai3 Monroe street. Washington. D. C.. was hurt and was taken 10 the Nor walk hospital,
 Worsley claimed that he was talk ing Miss Chew 10 Warwick where they were to he married today. All he had with him was S7 in cash and a watch. His machine was attached by both the other auto owners in civil suits.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25
Foreign Exchange


 Nov York, May 25.-ForejEu CX- cnaNgos irregular Quotations Gin C.ur9I-
 Great Britain, demand 4S5 I3.i6; cables d<6 3-l6; So day bius on banks 4S1 l1-16. France: demand .."Sf.: rlhles 500. Italy; demand 4ol; cables 4o1L
 Domlnl: Po'c,wm 499; Germany o%.Ao: Holland 4o:15: Norway 1881; Sv, den cf.7g; Denmark 1S.77; Soit7erland 1884; Spain l456; Greece :.19'.; Poland 19 l-4; Czorho. .Slo'akia s.9s; Jugosisvia 1se; Austria is l-4, Rumania 4G's: Argentina n 62; Brazil l0.25; Tokyo 21-s; Shanghsi 7S S-s; Mon treal 100.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25
SKULL FRACTURED

New Haven, May 25, (AP)-Ar- mold Potri, cobk on the 4o.0oO ton nargc, "Montgomory," rushed to the tiraro hospital late Thursday night after he had fractured hts skull in fall from a ladder to the deck Of inc vessel died as a result of hls in- urios carly today.
 According 10 reports Of the acci- dent Tctri lost his foothoId on lad der 10 tho cahin Of the vessel and crashed to the deck. distance Of about 2S fo"t. Coroner Eli Mix IS making an official investigation,
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25
Deaths
Michael Lyons

Michael Lyons of @S5 High street died at his home Saturday night after short illness, lie was d member of the Knights of Colum- bus, the Y. M. T. A. & E. society and the A. Q. II, Beside his wife, he leaves two sons, William and Michael; two daughters, Helen and Florence, d brother William in Eng land, and three sisters, Mrs. Bosini, Mrs. Ward and Miss Lyons, in New York. The funeral will be held to- morrow morning at o'clock in st. Nary'S church. Burial will hedn &f. Narys cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25
Claims Compensation
 For Chronic Bronchitis

The case of Mike Zurawel against the Skinner Chuck Co., was heard before Compensation Commissioner Leo ]. Noonan this morning. Zura- wei seeks compensation for chronic bronchitis Of an advanced state al- leged to have been contracted through dry grinding Nair &; Nair represented the plaintiff. Decision was reserved.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25
Finds Daughter Dead, He
 Drops Dead From Shock

Now York, MAY 25.-(AP)- Awakened by the barking Of n dog In his apartment in Greenwich vil- lage, John Ancus Kerr, retired busi- ness man, today found the body of his daughter. Mrs. Madeline Secec, lying across Eas stove. the jets of which were wid" open. Shocked by the sight, Kerr dropped dead from heart disease.
 Alexander Sccec, the womans husband, also awakened by the dog, found the bodies and turned off the gas. It is believed that Mrs. Se- ceC fainted while preparing break fast
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25
Wall Street Briefs

Recent strength of sterling ex- change Is believed to be due. in part, to the heavy purchase Of bills in pay ment for purchases of crude rubber which recently has recorded a sen- sational advance In price. and to the transfer of bank balances to London, where interest rates are higher than they are in New York New York bankers point out that certain for .eign bonds, quoted in most markets arc cheaper here than in London, but the Bank of England is reported 10 have discouraged tho purchase of bonds in this market because 1t would involve the purchase of dol lars fin London and make more diff ficut the stabllization of sterling exchange.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25

Suit for s4o0 damages has been brought against Maggie Grabowski by Benny Waszklewcz through Stan ley ]. Traceski. The writ-was re. turnable in the city court today.
 Bernard r, Gaffney, acting for Antonio Forglone, hss sued Charles Forgione for sl50. Constable Ferd Winklc, served tho papers, which were returnable ia tho city court to- day.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25
BLIND WILL DO WORK

Hartford. May 25.-(AP)-Gor- don Hicks superintendent of the school for the blind on Holcombe street, started today in the basement of tho school a shop whore boots and shoes can be repaired by power supplied by an electric motor, and in which the operatives will bc Blind persons. Stotson K. Ryan. secretary of the board for thc education said today that the feasibility Of the plan has been successfully demonstrated in Saginaw, Mich.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25
.unGES MEET MONDAY

Hartford, May 9j.-(AP)-Thc annual meeting of the judges of the supreme and superior courts for the assignment Of judges to the circuit for the coming year and for the ap- pointmont of clerks, assistant clerks, states attorneys, public defenders. coroncrs and court messengers will be held at the supreme court build ing here next Monday. States at torneys are to be appointed for New Haven, New London, MiddlescX and Holland counties.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25
FRENCH TAX PLANS

Paris, May 25, Ar)-Financc Minister CMMaux today introduced in the chamber of deputies a bill proposing additional taxation for tho rru1indrr of this year 10 bring in ] .6oo, oo0 francs. The bill pro- poses 10 ratsr S.5o0,oOO,000 francs hv taxation next year,
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25
200 Phones Affected
 Bv Electrical Storm

The electric shower Saturday nights was one of the most severe ever felt in this region, according 10 Wire Chief Thomas J. Stammor of the Southern New England Tcle- phone Co. Lightning put about goo telephones out of commission and caused cable trouble. It is expected 10 have all the repair work cleared UP by tonight.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25
ScbaStiaua Sriolia

The funeral of Scbastiana SriElia, infant daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Santo SrigIia Of 2o Franklin street, who died at her homo yesterday afternoon. was held this afternoon
 at 3 o'clock from the undertaking parlors of Laraia & Sagarino, Burial was in st. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25
EILE EANkRIpTCY REpORT

NOW Haven, May 25.-IAP)-Cos- mas Michael and Anthony Dimitry. partners, flod petitions in bank ruptcy for the New London Candy Co.,. of Now London showing as- sets of $1ooo and liabilities of ST. 677. Each also filed an individual petition.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25
Mrs. Maria J. SCricCa

Tho funeral of Mrs. Maria r.. Scricca was hold this morning at $50 o'clock at the homo, I22 Tioas' ant street. and at . o'clock al tb" Church of St. John the Evangelist. Burial was in st. Marys cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25
APPOINTED |. S. SENATOR

Jefferson City, Mo, May 25 (AP) - disappointment of G. II. Will Hams Of St, Louis 10 succeed the late United States Senator Alden P. Spencer, was announced today by Governor Baker,
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25
RULING ON CHINESE

Washington. May 25--CAP)-Chi- nasa wives and the minor children of Ch,uose merchants residing here, arc enutlnd 10 admission but the rHirosa viyrs of American citizens 7re no' oun'lrd 10 admission into this country unier the new immi- grpnon act. the supreme court wicd today.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25
Funerals
Albert ". Pollard

The funeral of Albert w. Pollard of S7 Elm street was held this after noon at 2:30 at the Erwin chapel Rev. Raymond L, Gilman officiating. Burial was in Fairvew cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25
City Advertisement

BUILDING DEPARTMENT NOTICE
 New Britain, Conn. To whom 1t may concern;
 Public hearing will be held in Room S14 City Hall, Thursday eve ning, May :s, 1925. at S o'clock on the application for building permit for Robert Andrews 10 erect two family dwelling at 2i-26 Stratford Road,
 F. !. HEN ESSY,
 aeHf Building Inspector.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25

The Packard Motor Car Co. has given preferred stockholders the privilege of converting their hold ings intno cash after June 1 at 110 and 7 per cent interest. instead Of Aug. Sl, the date previously fixed for redemption.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25

Tho Eastern Steamship limo re- ports q deficit of s1Oo,4OS for April, against a deficit Of s76,935 for April last year, which brought the deficit for the first four months this year 10 $Sl?,7SO. The regular quarterly dividends Of Sl.75 share on the first preferred and S7h cents on the no par value preferred were de- clared.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25
CLEARING HoUsr STATEMENT

Nov Nork-Txchangfs, 4io.ooo.- coo: balances. qo.onn. .n00.
 Roston -- Exchanges, 5'.o10 No0, halancev. 25.OOn n0o.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25

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New Britain herald., 1925-05-25

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New Britain herald., 1925-05-25

|. $. TREASURY STATEMENT [. s. treasury balance, S252 cfo.41S
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25

St, Louis Southwestern reports surplus of s34,S75 for April after charges, in contrast 10 a deficit of $5S,649 in April last year. Surplus for the first four months Of 1925 was S445,o97, against s461,S29 a year ago.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-25

April net income of the Pittsburg X West Virginia declined 10 Sl29,- 775, compared with s134,574 in April. 1924
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-09

5 per cent Farm Leans. Prompt
Service, J. f. Smith.-adv.
Dress SOx at lie per pair-not
seconds, at Bjerstedt & Benson.
adv.
G. w. Hyatt, Andrew Flattum and
Lowell Bird returned Tuesday from
a few days outing at Dunlond Lake
near Danbury.
Miss Anna Barrett received word
that her brother-in-law, n. d.
Northrup, died yesterday at his
home in Hagernan, Ida.
DR.. and Mrs. w. G. Fortune left
Friday afternoon to motor to Chica-
go for a weeks visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Hawkins and
children and Mrs. Hawkins brother,
II. Neiderhauser, motored to Bara-
boo Saturday. They returned home
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Osborne, Mr.. and
Mrs. Mike Teske and daughter, and
Miss Sand, all of Superior, visited
from Tuesday until today at the
home of Mrs. Osborne's sister, Mrs.
w. T. Glass.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Larson and
children and Miss Sarah Rockstad of
st. Paul, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Ofstie
of Spring Valley and John Stanman
of Hudson spent Saturday at the
home of MIR. and Mrs. Glen Healy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Clarity, accom-
panied by the latter's sister, Miss
Pauline Norseng, left Sunday for
their home at Duluth Mrs. Clarity
had been visiting at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Nor
seng the past two weeks.
A feature writer in "The Country
Gentleman" in describing his i'm
preston of Elmwood and vicinity,
praised the farming community there
but described the village as "a place
where nothing ever happens" The
villagers Indignantly deny the latter
implication, and invite the world to
come and see a real live place in ac-
ton at any time.
Mrs. Curtis of Chicago, Mrs. Ida
Bushnell, Wyocena, Wis, and Miss
Eleanor Burnett arrived here Friday
evening to visit their uncle, B. R.
Burnett. Miss Burnett has just re-
turned from Koble, Japan, where she
has spent the last five years teach
ing English in Koble college. Miss
Burnett will spend her years fur
Tough in the United States.
C. Sundby, 78, resident of Pierce
county for the past half century,
died at his home in Hartland last
Saturday. Mr.. Sundby is survived
by nine children: Olaf, St. Paul; AL
fred, Prescott; Gilbert, Mohall, n.
D.; Mrs. Henry Anderson and Mrs.
Carl Schweisow, Minneapolis; Marie
Sundhy, st. Paul; Mrs. Geo. Herald
and Emma Sundby, Maiden Rock,
and Mrs. A. c. Miller, St. Paul.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-09
Local News

per cent Farm Loans, Prompt
Service, ]. f. Smith.-adv.
j. A. Brown has gone to st. Paul
to reside with his daughter.
S8xsS Life Size Athletic suits at
S5c at Bjcrstedt & Benson.-adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Rosenberg and
children are camping at Balsam
Lake.
Hemstitching, best work, opposite
Post Office, River Falls. Open even
ings.-adv.
Fishermen will find good assort-
ment of flies, lines, lures, etc., at A.
w. Lund Co.--adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Elertson left
Sunday on a two weeks trip in
nothern Wisconsin.
Mrs. w. E. Tubbs went to Scion
Springs Tuesday to spend the re-
mainder Of the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Mueller of
Montfort, are visiting at the home of
the formers uncle, John Mueller.
Miss Florence Elliott spent the
last of the week visiting at the
home of John Parker, at Tomahawk.
Wis.
Leave your safety razor blades at
Henry billiards. Barber Shop, 21O
North Main ST., to be resharpened.
adv.
Mrs. Emma Deicl1man of Mankato,
Mimi, spent Saturday and Sunday
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. S. R.
Morse.
Dr.. NJ. H. Thorson Of Minneapolis
spent several days last/week here at
the home Of his sister, Mrs. H. A.
Hagestad.
N. N. Apple and son, Perry, of
Lewistown, Mont, visited at the
home of Professor and Mrs. Lloyd
Goble last week.
Mrs. Mabel Rogers, who conducted
a beauty parlor in Rice Lake, died
June % as the result of taking car
bolic acid, mistaking it for headache
medicine.
Mrs. Emma Barnard and daughter,
Mrs. Charles Bird, returned to their
home in Minneapolis Tuesday after
visit at the home of their cousin,
Mrs. Chas. Fuller.
Rev. FIR. Fassbender is motoring
to New York City where he is to
meet a relative who is coming to this
country from abroad. He plans to
be away about three weeks.
Mrs. w. S. Armstrong and daugh-
ter, Miss Irma, and brother, VIM.
Carleton, left Tuesday on a two
months trip. They will visit Van
couver, B. c., Washington, and Cal
ifornia before they return home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Currier, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lloyd Hauan, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Bjerstedt and Mr.. and Mrs.
Art. Striebel, in the Currier and
Striebel cars, motored to Superior
early Saturday morning and spent
the Fourth and Sunday there.