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New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
Ohio State Univ. Probe
 Continues Fruitless

By The Associated Press.
 Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 7.-Students who were on duty in the pharmacy college dispensary January % and 80 when poison capsules, which resulted in the death of two students and serious illness of many others,' were dispensed at the Ohio State Univer- sity were called before the inyestiga- tors today. If Police Prosecutor
 John J. Chester, Jr., in charge of the investigation, is able to complete the questioning today of the remaining
 24 students who served in the dis pcnsary last week, he will have heard the stories of all sixty four.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
CONGRESS TURNS
 BACK A BALANCE
Clerk ot House Returns $8S,00O- Says Congress Uses Onc-Half Per
 Cent of Expenditures on Itself

Washington, Feb. 7.-William Ty- Ter Page, clerk of the house. Ire ported today that he had turned back into the treasury from last years appropriation for that body a total of $63,4O6.47. The sum in cluded $19,300 for clerical hire; $19,- 631 unpaid bonus to clerks; $10,4S5 for other employees, and $511 for Speaker Gillett's automobile.
 Congress spends on itself less than one-half of one per cent of all appropriations" Mir. Page estimated adding that next years estimates represent a net cut of $29.000.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
DECISION RENDERED IN
 THE PRENDERGAS7 CASE
Mrs. Margaret Drew Successfully Defends Title To Property Decd
 cd By Her Late Father

In a decision handed down by Judge Hinman in superior court yes- terday. Mrs. Margaret Drew of this city retains title and possession of property deeded to her in 1920 by her father. the late James Prender- gast, despite suit brought by her broiiter William, to upset the deed
 Several years ago Mir. Prender- gast went to a hospital for an op- eration and before going deeded his real estate to his son John and his death in 1924 a brother William Prendergast who did not benefit under the deed brought suit asking that the court set aside the deed and that the property be left go into the estate, or for $20,000 damages.
 Mrs. Drew's interests were de- tended by Attorney Donald Gaffney of thi scity. MT. Prendergast was represented by Secretary of State Francis A. Pallotti and Attorney Frank Covello..
 In the hearing before Judge Hin man Thursday William Prendergas' alleged undue influence was brought 10 bear on his father, and that thert was an agreement that the propert! would be decded back to the lattel Iupon his return from the hospital.
 A portion of Judge Hinman's de Cision states that there is a com plete lack of evidence of mental in capacity or weakness of the deccdent James Prendergast . Neither is there any tangible basis for claim ing there was any agreement or un' derstanding" The court also ruleL that the grantee, Mrs. Drew, lcav' ing the grantor in possession and enjoyment of the property until his death does not effect the status oi the deed"
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
CoNrRInITES StNO.OOn

Baltimore, Feb. 7.-J. r. Morgan has contributed $1OO,oOo to the SS,- Ot0V0O fund being raised for the William Holland Winner Institute for the study and treatment of eye diseases, ii was announced today. The institute is to be established in connection with the Johns Hopkinc hospital and Medical school, The fund is within $5OO,0Uo of being completed. which must be by next Wednesday, it was added.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
Golden Anniversary of
 MT. and Mrs. Jas. O'Brien

Mir. and Mrs. James O'Brien are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their wedding today and tomorrow. This morning at z o'clock a high mass was celebrated at St. Mary's church, with Rev. Francis Egan of Hartford as celebrant, Rev. Walter Lyddy as deacon, Rev. Raymond Clabby sub-reacon and Rev. Wal ter McCrann master of ceremonies, Rev. NJ. J. Traynor and MT. and Mrs, O'Brien were seated in the sanctu- ary.
 Tomorrow evening at o'clock Mir. and Mrs. O'Brien will be tender ed reception by the members of the immediate family.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
Kelly Postal Pay Bill
 May Be Voted Tuesday


 Washington, Feb. 7.-A rcsoIu- ton under which the Kelly postal pay and rate increase bill will be brought 10 a vote Tuesday was re- ported today by the house rules committee.
 The resolution would make in or der on Tuesday a motion 10 sus- pend the rules and pass the bill, yprecluding amendments from the floor.
 Representative Ramseyer of Iowa, a republican, on the post office committee, obtained consent today to file minority views on the house proposal.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
City Items

The Chiefs degree will be con- ferred on a class of candidates at a meeting of Mattabesett tribe, Order of Rcd Men, on Monday evening in Judd's hall. A delegation from Southington tribe will be present and donation supper will be served
 A son was born at the New Brit ain General hospital today to MT. and Mrs. Henry schauffler of SIS Lincoln street.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
WILL HOLD MEETING

The shepherds Association of Northern Connecticut. 'an assccia- ton of six lodges of the Order of Shepherds of Bethlehem in Hartford, Middetown, Southington and New Britain. will hold it's regular monthly meeting with Star of Capitol lodge No. f4. O. S of F., of Hartford at the I. c. O. B hall on TrumbulI street, Hartford this evening. Star of Good Will lodge, No. and Lead ing Star lodge. No. 2S. of this city are planning to send delegates.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
BOY FALLS THREE FLIGHTS

Losing his balance and falling three flights of stairs at his home late yesterday afternoon, Stanley Potowicz, 14, a student at the Trade school received, serious in- ternal injuries which caused his re- moval to the New Britain General hospital. At the hospital this aft ernoon, he was reported to be still in a critical condition. The boy lives at S9 Broad street
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
MiCllnnl lhCrnaCk

Michael Ch"rpack, age 6t years, died at his home, 61 North street, last night. He is survived by his wife and one stepson in this city, and a son and daughter living in Pennsylvania. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 9:3O o'clock from the late home and at 10 o'clock at the Erwin chapel. 1nterment will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
Draths
Mrs. George Bell

Mrs. George Bell, a former resi- dent of this city. died yesterday at the home of her son, Thomas Bell of Waltham, Mass. Besides her son, she is survived by three step- sons, John Bell of Albany, N. 1., James Bell of Waltham and Patrick Bell of Hartford. The body will arrive in this city tomorrow and will be taken in charge by John J. Tarrant. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock at the undertaking parlors of John J. Tarrant and at 10 o'clock from St. Mary's church. Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
William Heatll

The funeral of William Heath was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the late home on Fifth street. Rev. Harry S. Landis, pastor of the Emmanuel Gospel church, ofticiatcd and interment was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank all our friends and ncighbors for their kind sym pathy shown us in the death ot our beloved husband and father Ray mond Beer and also for the lovely floral offerings.
 (signed) Mrs. Raymond B'or and son. Chestnut street, Soutmngton' Conn.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
SINGS HIS SWAN SONG

Washington, Feb. 7.--Representa- tive Sherwood, democrat, Ohio, Civil war veteran and at the age of 90, the oldest member of the house, to- day delivered his swan song treating members to "reminiscences of yestcryears.
 He recalled that it was 52 years since he had entered congress and that only one of his colleagues at that time is aliye--"Uncle Joe" Can non.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
Women Gave Anesthetics In Almost 30,OO0 Cases

London, Feb. 7.-A woman physi- clan, Dr. Ann Gillette, claims to hold
 the record in England an as anes- thetist. Testifying at an inquest, she
 said that during 5 years of service at the Royal Free hospital she had administered anesthetics in from o5,0OO to 30,000 cases.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
COASTER INJURED

Receiving injuries to his leg when he was involved in a coasting acci- dent near his home this morning, Humbert Caracene of Kensi: gton was taken to the New Britain Gen eral hospital where he is under treatment,
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
Tttttprals
GnOrre RullOCIS

The funeral of George Bullock will be held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the funeral home of B. c. Porter Sons on Court street. Rev. Samuel Sutclifre, rector of St. Marks church. will officiate and in- torment will be in Fairview ccme- tcrV.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07

John II. Anderson, Hartford: P. J. Kaczmarski. Terryville; G. Bartlew- skim, Bristol: r. M. O'Shea, Water bury; Eugene Cryne, Middletown; c. J. Hayes. M: S., Hartford; A. Rosset, NJ. S., Bloomfield.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
Charles l.. Hart

The funeral of Charles F. Hart was held this afternoon at ? o'clock at the Erwin chapel. Rev Dr. George w. c. Hill, pdstor of the South Congregational church, ofii- ciated and interment was in Fair view cemeterN.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
xo FUSS ENVOY TO TOKYO

Moscow. Feb. :. - The official news agency Rosta today contradicts an announcement abroad that So- ,tct ambassa dor to T6kio has been appointed. None will be appointed il declares until the Russo-Japancsc agreement is ratified.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
IIistcria Kai'lancs.

LiSteria Karlancs, IA years of age died at her home, 50 Union street this morning.
 The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the un- dertaking parlors of Laraia and Sag arino on Spring street, 1nterment will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
Frank GIoWicki

Frank GlOwicki of 153 Broad street, died early this morning at the New Britain General hospital. The funeral arrangements, in charge of K. Dlogowski, are incomplete.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
INJURED BY TORPEDO

Hartford. Feb. 7.-John Goggin a railroad worker was badly injured today by an exploding signal torpedo near the Union station. Goggin was breaking ice near the tracks when his pick ctruck the torpedo which had been left on the ground.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
rANKEI-prCH CASE

New Haven, Feb. 7-Among bank ruptcy petitions today were these: Olindo Roggi. Hartford. debts SS,' Ilp- agscsts st.0is, and Samuel A Nichols. who keeps the Nichol: Udtnan's shop. purtford, debts S5,. fAl. assets S2,5ss.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
BOY IN FURNACE AS
 JANI70R STARTS FIRE
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turn last night.
 Albert went out to play last night after he had completed an errand. His sister saw him about 9:3O p. m. when he asked to borrow her skates. She gave him some money and he left without the skates. None of the family saw him afterward.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
South Dakota House Turns Down Lahor Ratification

Pierre. g. D.. Feb. 7.-The house late yesterday defeated the Shaw resolution ratifying the federal child labor amendment, 7S to 26. The senate already had defeated the ratification resolution.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
Miss Hannah McGrail

The funeral of Miss Hannah Me Grail will be held Monday at o'clock from St. Mary's church, with interment in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07

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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-06-03
Fetv Druses in America

Druses are people of mixed origin
who nhabt district in Syria. Their
religion is fundamentally Mohamme-
dan, but their faith mingles the teach
ing of the Mosaic law, the Christian
Gospels and the Stuff allegories with
those of the Koran. They believe in
the transmigration of souls with con-
slant advancement and publication.
Their teachings enjoin abstinence from
wine and tobacco, from profanity and
obscenity, and polygamy is unknown
among them. There are few hun
dred of this sect in the United StateG
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-06-03
MYTHICAL Snake Stories

There Is a snake Of the South At
lantic states, foolishly feared by the
negroes who say it will put its tail in
its mouth, stiffen its body and roll
along like hoop, aiming to let go Of
its sting-tipped tail and dart 1t into
the first person 1t meets. Similar
stories are told Of a closely related
species, the wampum snake, common
in swampy ground in the South, and
both are called horn snakes. In fact,
both species are perfectly harmless
and spend most Of their time beneath
the ground, burrowing deeply into the
soil The former is blue black above,
marked with three red lines, and flesh
colored below, with black spots; while
the latter is uniform bluish-black
above and banded with red on the
abdomen.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-06-03
WEST ELLSWORTH.

Ernest Smith and family have
moved from West fremont to their
farm here
Miss Martha Barron has gone to
Bar Harbor, where she has employ
ment.
I Horace and James Kemp visited
their grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Kemp, Sunday.
Mrs. Earl Crockett and daughter.
of Bangor, spent the weekend with
her mother, Mrs. ID. G.. TrHeworthy.
DR.. Marshall of Bangor and -Irs.
Grace Barron were at Milton Bar
ron's Sunday. They had a bible
study in the afternoon.
Harvest Home grange will hold its
meeting every other Saturday night
from now until November /.
There will be a dance at the grange
hall June IL.
Mrs Ella Scott is visiting Mrs w
A. Bonsey.
Mrs. Jerome Floyd is visiting her
sister at Jonesport.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-06-03
"Tragedy" and "Con,edy"

AT first tragedies were brought on
the stage as means of reminding men
of the things which happen to them,
and that it IS according to nature FOR
things to happen so, and that, if thou
art delighted with what Is shown on
the stage, thou shouldst not be trou-
bled with that which takes place on
the larger Stage After tragedy the
old comedy was introduced which had
n magisterial freedom of speech, and
by its very plainness of speaking was
useful in reminding men to beware OF
Observation-Disclosures Aurelius.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-06-03
Prospect HarbOr.

John Stewart and wife, who have
been dividing their time for the past
three weeks between COrea and here,
left Wednesday for Boston. Their
sister, Mrs Clarence Grant, and in
FAINT daughter, accompanied them to
her home in Portland.
Dr. and Mrs. Harvard L. Colwell
of Lincoln spent the weekend with
their parents, Capt. and Mrs. G. w.
Colwell.
Judge and Mrs. L. B. Deasy and
Mr. and Mrs. Asa Hodgkins and their
children, of Steuben, was here Sun
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Moore of Blue
hill were here Sunday to take their
mother, Mrs. Mary Moore, to their
home for visit.
Ralph Moore, with his wife and
children, of Steuben, were here Sun
day.
Rev. o. J. Guptill of the seacoast
mission, preached in the Methodist
church Sunday, to an appreciative
congregation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Peters visited
relatives in Cherryfield Tuesday.
June /. S.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-06-03
IN NIENIORIAM.

In loving mom0rN OF our darIing son
and brother Eugene, who died june
80 Mr.. ana Mrs Albert Closson,
Kenneth H. ClOSSon.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-06-03
COMING EVENTS.

Thursday, June 4, 10 a. IN, at high
school auditorium = Class day eXer-
cises.
Thursday evening, June 4. at Han
cock hall-Class play, Wanted, A
Chaperone.'
Friday June 5, 2 p. m, at Hancock
hall-Graduation exercises.
Friday evening, June 5, at Hancock
hall-Commencement ball.
Tuesday, June 8, afternoon and eve
ming, at Evergreen hall, Trenton-Sale
and supper by ladies' aid society.
Supper from to 8, so cents.
Wed aesday and Thursday, July and
9--tnnG.l la..n party of Thursday
club
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-06-03
Big Coal Pocket at Bucksport.

There is prospect that a large coal
pocket will soon be established at
Bucksport option on a large tract
of shore property there has been OBJ
tanned on preliminary report that
it was favorable for. the location of
coal pocket. A thorough survey
of land, elevations and approaches
will now be made, and if the report
is favorable, the property will be pur-
chased.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-06-03

been with Mrs. Edith Hovey since
last December, has returned to her
home at Gouldsboro Point
David p. Guptill and family of Ed
dington, and Mrs. Irving Speed and
two children, of Corinth, were week
end guests of their sister, Mrs. Jason
w. Tracy.
George Joy and Mrs. Ida Fernald,
who have been i'll, are somewhat i'm
proved.
Ed. Guptill of Steuben, and his
granddaughter, Carmen Wiley, OF
Cherryfield, were weekend guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Guptill.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-06-03

GOuldSbOrO.

GOuldSDOfO.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Macdonald,
sons Maurice and William, motored
from Bangor on Friday, for few
DAYS with Mrs. Ida Fernald.
Cy Young, former coach for the
Steuben high school baseball team,
was a guest last week of Leon
Squirting.
spent the latter part of last week
with relatives and friends here.
Mrs. Jessie Nix of New York is a
quest of Mrs. Ida Fernald.
! Mrs. Ophelia Written, who has
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-06-03
CHURCH NOTICES.


Methodist Episcopal hnrch.
Rev. A. T. Bradstreet, Pastor.
Sunday Notwithstanding at 1890;
Sunday school at 11.45, Epworth
League at $50; evening at 100.
st. Joseph's Catholic Church.
Rev. j. A. German. 1'astor.
Sunday. June 7-Services at Els
worth at s o'clock.
Congregational Church.
Rev. Geo. S. Brookes, Pastor
Sunday Notwithstanding service
at 1890; Sunday school at 11.45. Eve
ming service discontinued until Septem-
Der.
Sunday, June Sermon by pastor
Subject, "My Thirteen Years in
America"
Unitarian Churc!,.
Rev. George T. Jones. Pastor.
Sunday services-Mornin at 1890;
Sunday school at u.
Baptist Church.
Rev. Clarence Emery, Pastor.
Sunday services-Mornins at 1890;
Sunday school at 11.45; evening SER
vice at 7.30.
Union Congregational Church.
Ellsworth Falls.
John E. Besant, Pastor.
Sunday June Prayer service at 10
Morning service at 1880 Special music
Five minute talk to boys and girls
Subject. AN Appointment With Cod"
Isaiah lis Sunday school at 1150
Young peoples society at els. Chill
drens day exercises at 80; b. B.
Whitcomb in charge.
Tuesday, June 8, at $50 r. m, in the
vestry-Annual church business meet
ing.
Friday evening at 7.30, at parsonage
exposition of Sunday schc Of lesson.
On Sunday, June II, Rev. Harold w
Nutter of Winter Harbor viii preach.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-06-03
SUSPENDED Radiators

A device for suspendng radiators
from the side walls of rooms, thus
eliminating supporting feet and also
dffuSing the heat has been patented.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-06-03
MARRIED.

GRINDLE-MOORE- At Bangor. May
IS, by Rev. Ashley \. Smith, Miss
Marion NJ Grindle to Willis D.
Moore. both of Bucllsport
Evening star., 1925-04-07
HIT
BY M'CARL RULING
Controller Warns AGAINST
Haste in Filling New
Federal Jobs.

Controller General McCarl today
put an effective stop to the trouble
some practice of appointing Govern
ment employees to new positions be-
fore those positions have been al
located by the Personnel Classifca- :
tion Board.
The decision of the controller gen
eral in the case of a lawyer. Thomas
F.. Brown of the Veterans Bureau
has farreaching effect on all the
Government departments and estab-
lishments. according to officials Ii
is expected to clear up difficulties
which have in the past arisen in
many Instances where Government
employees pay has been withheld
pending final settlement of their
cases. 1t also lays down a ruling
that after April / no Government
money may be paid to anyone in a
new position unless the position has
first been allocated.
The lawyer involved in the ques-
tions submitted by Director Hines of
the Veterans Bureau to the Control
Ter General, will, under the decision
made public today, receive the higher
salary of $4,000 after protracted me-
gotiations between the bureau. the
Classification Board and the Control
Ter Generals office. He had been ap-
pointed at sS,S0o, raised to $4,000 by
the bureau, reduced to $500 by a
new ALLEGATION of the Classification
Board. raised back to $4,000 on an
appeal decision of the board. and
finally, allowed by the controller, a
straight salary OF 1900 back to his
original date of appointment in Sep
tember of last year.
While a vindication in one sense
for the lawyer involved and for the
frank position of the Veterans Bu-
reau in asking for determination,
the decision of the Controller General
is a sharp warning to all Govern
ment departments and establishments s
that they must cease the practice of
appointing persons to new positions
unless those positions" have been
allocated.
The language OF the decision says,
Credit will not be allowed for any
payments made as compensation for
service between date of appointment
and date of final ALLEGATION in the
case of appointments hereafter made
to positions which have not first
been allocated by the Personnel
Classification Board"