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New Britain herald., 1925-01-26
COMMON LAW WIFE
 THOUGHT SLAYER
Believed to Have Killed Man
 Who Was About to Wed Another

Shreveport. La, Jan. 26.-A we'd ding planned for today at Pine Bluff, Ark. when A. B. Brewster was to have remarried his divorced wife, was believed by the police to have been the motive for the double staying yesterday when Brewster. while asleep, was killed by a wom- an said to have been his common law wife. The woman, known only as Helen and Mrs. Brewster then turned the revolver on herself.
 The revolver used was bought from a neighborhood store Satur- day. The police believe that the woman fired three bullets into Rrewster'S head as he slept, and then, crawling into the bed, Killed herself.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26
AGRICULTURAL REPORT

Washington, Jan. 2e.-The agri- cultural commission having submit ted its second report embodying recommendations for agricultural relief legislation, today began work on a third which will deal with nd ministratioa ot existing laws affect ing the farmer.
 The second report will be made public by the White HouA Wednes- day.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26
PRESENTED NTH PEN,

A surprise party was given Sat urday evening in honor of A. Fred Hitchiner at >his home, 327 Corbin avenue, by the South Congregational church Young Peoples society. MT, Hitchiner, who left this morning to take up his duties in the New York office of the Stanley Works, was pre- sented with a fountain pen. Games were played and refreshments were served.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26
TO GUARD DRUG STORES

Worcester, Jan. 26.--Discussion among members of the Massachu- sets state pharmaceutical associa- ton in mid winter meeting today brought out unanimous opinion that legislation should be enacted that would prevent any store using the term drugstore or pharmacy" unless it had a permit from the state board of pharmacy showing the proprietor was a registered pharmacist,
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26
Philadelphia Santcri

The funeral of Philadelphia Santeri was held from Laraia &; Sagarino's Undertaking parlors this morning at S:30 o'clock and from St, Mary's church at 9 o'clock. A mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Walter McCrann.
 The pail bearers were Paolo Tanasi, Hartford: Paolo Labella. se- bastiano Giannette, Giuseppi Tine, Salvatore Bucchiere and sehastiano Cianci of this city. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26
TRICHINOSIS APPEAR

Hartford, Jan. 26.-Dr. Stanley H. Osborn, state commissioner of health, in his weekly bulletin today, an- nounced that the diseases, Trichi- nosis, has again made its appearance in Connecticut. Three cases were reported in Waterbury last week. Only l2 cases Of the preventive disease were reported last year,
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26
BOY COASTER BREAKS LEG

Carl Swanson, 4, of Neanda street is at the New Britain General hos pital suffering from a fracture of the right leg, as the result of a coasting accident yesterday. The sled on which the Swanson boy was riding collided with another and the boys leg was pinned between them.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26
Titttrrais
Joseph Baraglia

The funeral of Joseph Baraglia was held from his late home, 34S Arch street. this morning at S:%O o'clock and from St. Joseph's church at g o'clock where a mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Michael Heating. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26
GOES INTO BANKRUPTCY

New Haven. Jan. 26.-A petition in bankruptcy was filed hero today by Henry krushorn formerly of the Krughorn Electric Co. of East Hart ford. with liabilities of s2.62S and assets ot S555.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26
WANT TO KNOW INCREASES.

, Washington, Jan. 26.--A resoIu- tion asking the interstate commerce commission for information on pro-
 posed increases in freight rates of canned fruits was adopted today by the senate. It was offered by Sem ator Copeland, democrat, New York.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26
bURNs PROVE FATAL

Norwich, Tan. 26.-Miss Mabel iRoohins, 2i, daughter of Winfield and Mrs. Robbins of North Main street, dicd at the ". W. Baclius hospital today from burns received Friday.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26
Francis Richard Fazzina

Francis Richard, four months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Santo Faz" gina of 161 Washington street. died this morning. The funeral was held from his home this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26
Wall Street Briefs

The earnings statement indicated n deficit of si,s00,O00 after deduct ing annual fixed charges of s21. .7S9.- 900. In 1928 the road reported sur pluo after charges of s207,O00 and in 19?? a deficit of $6.143,000.
 Pronounced improvement in earn ings shown by Bethlehem Steel in the last quarter of 1924 compared with the preceding quarter has aroused expectations in the financial district that the report of the '. s, Steel Corporation for the same per iod will be much better than Is gen. erally anticipated.
 Improved business of mall order houses generally, which Is attribut- cd largely to the prosperity of the farmers, Is reflected in the 1924 re- port of Sears Roebuck & Co. show ing net income Of s14,353.397 after federal taxes and depreciation. and equal after preferred dividends to s1S.S6 a share on the common stock, Net income the year before was $ll,- 512,61s or s10.95 share. Gross sales reached s222,174,743.
 Net income of the William Wrig- ley, Jr., Co. for 1924 increased to sS,539.S1S equivalent to s4.74 a share on the no par value capital stock, compared with s7,o47,492 or s3.91 a share in 1923. The years earnings amounted to s17,133,960.
 The Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul reports net operating income of $2,261,197 for December, bringing the total for 1924 to $1S,972,106 compared with s20,1e7,713 in 1923 Gross for the year declined more than s11,000.000 to S15S,366,45S.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26
uONoRED AIT NuDDLEBIRY.

Edward S. Twichell of this city has been chosen chairman of the junior prom committee at Middle bury college. Lester W. Schaefer of Hartford, a fomerr resident of this city, and E. Milton Egan of New Britain are members of. the com- mittee.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26

The Classified Ads are your best friend if you will only recognize them and if there q anything you desire, use them as often as you wish; they never disappoint, and are wonder mediums of advice.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26
DIES IN HOLLYWOOD

Hollywood, Calif., Jan. 26.-Mrs. Angelica Ralston, 56, mother of Jobyna Ralston, motion picture &C., tress died here yesterday. She came here several years ago from Chatta- nooga, Tenn.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26

The Classified Ads are looking for machinists, and metal workers, and if you are thus employed, you may find a better position.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26
Y. s. TREASURY STATEMENT. L. s. treasury balance, $275.971.547
CLEARINGs AND BALANCES

New York--EXchanges. 5lT000,- 00O: balances, S6,000,000.
 Boston Exchanges, 4S.000,000; balances, 2S.O0O.oOO.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-26

Josiah Kirby, who arrived in Cleveland in 1911 with S6.25 in his pockets and who at the time Of his retirement iN 1928 headed several inv Nestmont mortgage companies do- ing business. IS under indictment on charges oI using the mails 10 de- fraud. He also has been indicted in The state courts, Kirby, denying all charges, has returned from Los An eoles 10 clear his name"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-27
BUG HOLLOW NOTES.

The 0pery HouGe burned down
last night. william snuberase be-
Ing still In jamaica 10 net suspected
OF having slept there and cauaed it
from spark Of his pipe. ElxebeP
Tompktns, who owned lt, SAYS he
VIII have q better and bigger one
built by next fall, with q basement
specially to play basket ball in.
H4roId Darling called ON Miss
Effie Handy yesterday afternoon.
Misses Neva WaIkhoIm, Rec Moree.
Yesta Day. Lyta Matehwell and GAG
Galene Burns, and Meesrs. Pat and
Nike Story, Kisson Bug. lizzie Slick
and Ty Walker was to the SC.
Patrick dance over to WahonkuS,
coming back the next morning In
Nike Robes hack.
Miss PretA Weeks had another
spell yesterday. Doe Tick has been
telling her to 20 South all winter
and now says II she don't 80 North
for the summer he will not be re-
sponSible for the consequences.
Reeve Oliver, Of Chittin's, and
Puttam Hyer, OF Granville, were here
last evening calling ON ParaS0lIa
White. Outside OF slight flesh-
wounds. no Casualties occurred.
GENE BLOSSOM.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-27
Personnel Board for
Federal Employees Is
Urged by Civil Service

william c. Deming, president Of
the Civil Service Commission, in 9
statement commenting on the action
Of the National Federation OF Fed
eral Employees yesterday in recon-
mending the appointment Of a
personnel officer Of the Govern
ment. contends that this work
should not be in the hands of a
single man but in the hands or a
board in which all departments
and independent offices are repre-
scented.
Pointing out that the suggestion
for the appointment Of a personnel
officer II not new, the statement
continues:
aFor many years the Civil Service
Commission has urged q compre-
hensive employment policy. under
central Jurisdiction, based upon
principles which may be carried out
with reasonable uniformity In all
departments and establishments, TOR
the purpose Of standardizing ana
irisuring uniformity Of treatment in
such employment matters as
classifi catiOn, methods of selection.
assignment and training, increases
OF pay without change of assign
Ynent, promotion to higher RESPONSE
bilities, reduction in pay or duties,
disrnissals, reinstatements or re-em-
Payments, leaves of absence,
sanitation, safety, service records
and statistics, and retirement-in
fact, every factor which enters into
employment.
But the Commission believes that
no one person can successfully haA.
die such a job.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-27
CHALLENGE
L.EGALIT
Of OPEN
VOTE
Bishop Gamblers Action IN
Forcing Record Vote Attack
ed College Appealed TO


The Baltimore conference Of
the Metkodist Episcopal Church,
South, now in session at the
Mount Vernon Place Church, was
thrown into turmoil today when.
the entire question Of unification.
was reopened by challenge Of
the legality Of the action Of
Bishop Warren A. Gambler III
forcing 4 record vote and another
challenge questioning the right
Of four delegates to vote.
Appeal to Bishops
The College OF Bishops Ii re-
quested to hand down 4 ruling on
the legality Of the procedure In
disregarding a majority vote OF the
convention for secret ballot on the
unification Question. 1t is claimed
that the action Of Bishop Gambler
in forcing 3 record vote had q ma
ter1al effect in altering the final
vote, which resulted IN defeat Of
unification BY q vote Of 137 to ii.
Bishop Gambler is Zoe of unifica-
ton.
The right Of three Of the lay
delegates, who voted against unfit
cation, to take part in the balIot
was challenged by w. w. MILAN
and Judge b. D. Newman. wash.
ington lay delegates. II the chal-
lenge Is upheld IT win reduce the
CONTINUED on Page 2s.l
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-27
A|DFORU. s.
WORKERS
SOUGHT
Federal Employees Council
Plans Campaign for New
Legislation

A nationwide campaign ia
press with increased vigor the
enactment in the next Congress
Of legislation deemed necessary
for the interest and welfare Of
Federal employees was authorized
today by the executive council OF
the National Federation Of Federal
Employees, meeting in the Labor
Building.
The program includes several
important pieces of legislation
which, in the opinion Of Luther C.
Steward, president, "are entirely
just and absolutely necessary for
the great mass of Government
personnel.
Transfer to Civil Service.
The council specifically stressed
the importance OF q bill which
would transfer the administration
Of classification from the personnel
classification board to the Civil
Service Commission. This il one
Of the important otlls, 50 far as
Federal employees are concerned,
which failed to come to a vote in
both houses in the last Congress.
legislation also is necessary, 1t
was said, to cure q number OF I'M
just situations and practices that
have developed in the application
OF the classification Of employees
within the District of Columbia.
This legislation should remove any
which would permit q
IniSinterpretation OF the statute and
also provide, in specific te-~,s, for
a classification Of the. field service
in conformity with the sound
principles Of the Classification Act.
Drive to be Made Here.
President Steward was instructed
by the executive council to inter.
view, az soon as practicable Senator
Couzens and Congressman Lehlbach,
chairman of the committees on
Civil Service in the Senate and
House, respectively, with a view to
draftingaand obtaining the introduc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-27
RE0P [ rs
8 FRAT
ROW
Board Of Education Likely to
Hear All Persons interested.
Creenwood's Views

Reopening Of the entire fra
ternity question and the holding
Of hearings by special commits
tee Of the Board Of Education
doomed today as q probability be-
fore the situation moves nearer
toward settlement.
When the fraternity problem
has been up for solution before
the board always has followed the
procedure Of holding hearings to
give all an opportunity to present
evidence and opinions before ac-
ton is taken.
Plans Of Greenwood.
Vice President Ernest Greenwood,
who has just returned to the city
after a tour of northern cities to
view school building Developments,
said today he would present his
ideas concerning fraternities and
sororities to a board OF educa. ton
If hearings are held.
He has not modified his opinion
that the board has q rule which
Is not being enforced, and in sts
present form cannot be enforced
satisfactorily.
Mr.. Greenwood declared he did
not see how the school board can
accomplish a settlement of the fra.
ternity question without holliag
hearings either by the entire hoard
or special committee. Since the
board has such q committee the
Craftsmanship he has asked TO be
relieved Of, he believes the hearings
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-27

should be undertaken by that body.
It is Mr.. Greenwood's view that
everyone concerned should be given
an opportunity to present his or her
views.
This, he believes, can best be done
by holding formal hearings.
Ten More Are Members.
Principal Alvin w. Miller, Of
Central High School, stated today
that ten more students had admitted
their membership In secret societies.
Three boys who volunteered the
admission this morning are among
the athletic timber Central was
looking to this spring. No cadet OF
ficers at Central are yet involved.
School officials meanwhile were
awaiting a reply to their request
for definite information regarding
the charge that teachers are mem
bers of banned organizations. They
are loath to believe It, but Super
intendent Frank w. Ballou has
taken the stand that he Il ready 70
proceed at once with an investisa-
ton IL evidence il presented.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-27
RECORD SEAL SELLING
TEAMS GIVEN PRIZES

Prizes were awarded team cap
tains making the best record in
the sale OF Christmas Seals. last
night at special exercises held in
the dining room of tuberculosis
Hospital
Edward S. Potter. representing
the tuberculosis Association, made
an address in which he told of the
widespread success OF the last seal
sale. The sum of $43811 was the
amount realized by the hospital
teams in their part of the sale.
This is gain of $26 over the
previous sale.
Two large rose trees were pre-.
sented to the teams Of Ward Q and
Ward 4. An entertainment was
given under the auspices Of the
Departmental Players.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-27
DEWET'S BODY
WILL REST IN
CATHEDRAL
Removal From Arlington Part
of Plan to Start U. s.
Westminster Abbey

Formal announcement that the
body Of Admiral George Dewey,
hero OF Manila Bay, will rest in
the crypt of Bethlehem Chapel. at
the National Cathedral, aroused in
terest today In the plans to make
the great house of worship an
American Westminster Abbey.
The body OF Woodrow Wilson
Lee In the crypt. and IL the found
ers' plans are realized, other
notable figures in American life
will find their last resting. place in
the still chamber.
The news Of the proposed re-
n1oval Of Admiral Dewey's body
from Arlington National Cemetery
was given to the public last night
In a formal statement by the widow
OF the Spanish War hero.
The transfer from the mausoleuTn
at Arlington to the crypt on the
heights of Mt. Alban viii be made
under the direction of Rear Admiral
Spencer g. Wood.
Mrs. Dewey's statement said that
she had received permission from
the War Department and from the
Chapter of the National Cathedral
for the removal of the body Nd
miral Dewey was a member of the
chapter.
"I have asked that his body rest
IN the crypt of Bethlehem Chapel"
the statement read, until an ade-
quate memorial can be built In the
cathedral"
Admiral Dewey died at his home
In this city, at the age Of eighty
years. on January 16, 1917. His
funeral, in which thousands OF
military took part, is well remem.
barred.
The Dewey mausoleum at Airing
ton stands near the mast Of .he
battleship Maine, surrounded by
the graves Of those who died for
their country in the Spanish-Amer
lean War.
Rear Admiral Wood intends e
visit Arlington today to arrange
for opening the vault, which has
been closed for eight years. The
ceremonies of removal will be very
simple. it Is said.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-27
E:L.DRIDGE
CALLSFOR
ADVICE
Advisory Committee to Meet
Daily Until New Code
Is Framed

The advice and cooperation of
representatives of the Washing
ton public will be sought by
Director Of Traffic NJ. O. Eldridge
before he makes effective new
traffic regulations affecting speed,
arterial highways and other traffic
matters.
Director Eldridge today asked
several local organizations to
designate q member of the new
Advisory Committee on Traffic,
which body, according to present
plans, win meet at least once q
day until the present traffic code
ID revised.
New Law In Effect May 3
"Tbe present traffic laws become
ineffective May 8, Director Ed
ridge said. ''on that day. a new
set OF regulations. not yet pre-.
pared. 20 into effect.
81 believe the public should be
consulted about these new lesu.sa
ticns."
The advisory committee. will COM
prise representatives Of the Cor
poratton Councils office, Police De-
partment, Merchants and Manu-
tacturers Association, Chamber of
Commerce. Board of Trade, Fedora
ton of Citizens Association and
the District division of the ATneri-
can Automobile Association.
The committee will hold its first
nesting sometime next week.
/. c.. Moller, under consideration
as first assistant traffic director.
will be in washington today and
confer with Director Eldridge. He
Il expected to accept the post.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-27
MITIGATION FIGHT REOPENED AT CHURCH PAR[El
Prince Of Wales Is
Packing Up For
Long Trip
BY DAVID NJ. CHURCH,
IIatePnntiOnal News Service.

LONDON, March 27s-H. r.
H., the Prince Of Walse, busted
himself with shopping and bid
ding farewell to friends today
ii anticipation Of his 10000
mile cruise aboard the warship
Repulse, starting tomorrow. The
tour will include West Africa,
South Africa, st. Helena, and
South America, with 3 possible
visit to the United States be-
fore returning home.
His departure will leave only
Prince Henry and Prince George
ct home, as King George and
Queen Mary are cruising ii the
Mediterranean. Prince George
sails for France next week.
The Repulse has been specially
fitted for the trip. Squash
courts have been Installed to
give the prince his regular ex-
ercise during the long days at
sea.
He win spend nearly three
months in South Africa and
southern waters, sailing for
Buenos Aires, July %.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-27
ALMAS' HONOR LEGION
GET-TOGETHER DANCE

The Almas Legion Of Honor will
hold its second social get-together
dance on the night Of Saturday,
April 4, at the Colonial Hotel. Cap
tain Harry C. Werlich, in charge Of
the committee on arrangements, an.
nounces various entertaining SPECIAL.
ties and refreshments.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-27
Author to Lecture Here

Arthur Alfred Poissant. author
and lecturer, will give two lectures
on spiritual healing this afternoon
and tonight at the Ebbitt House.
The lectures are part Of series
being given this week on the gen
eraI topic, Hidden Secrets OF the
Bible"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-27
POSTS COLLATERAL ON
PAPER THEFT CHARGE

Said to have taken a. newspaper
from vendors rack at Seventh
and n streets northwest without
paying for 1t, Julius Paskey. col.
ored, 1430 First street northwest.
was arrested and left SIS collateral
at the Second Precinct today on a
charge tqf petit larceny.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-27
BALL PLANNED TO BENEFIT
HEBREW HOME FOR AGED

Extensive plans are being made
for the annual ball to be held
May 81, for the benefit Of the
Hebrew Home for the Aged. it was
announced today by Sol Lansburgh.
chairman Of the publicity COMMITTEES.
Al number Of prizes viii be
awarded for the most UNIQUE
masquerade costumes. The event
will be held at the Arcade Audi
.torillr1
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-27
HOW no WAKE A DOG BARK.

The oMt-Wes gunner Of pup,
Writes a CoMOressnsdn for help.
"Is there a method motD put up
WIN teach q speechIess aDhelp;;
Make do1-OOne dog bosc-sOoaCl"
Well, I con tell him this, By gum
If to my pl0H hen listen saotc.
To make doggy speak, that's
dumb,
In either d6VIs0ht, or the dork
Just feed the pup on bootleg rum ;
Helen M0ridf he'll he0r HIN bark.
CABIN JOHN POET.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-27
LAUNDRY STOLEN FROM
LINE VALUED At SEC

Wash hung out in the homes Of
Mrs. Lena Gantz. e31 Otis place
northwest, and Erskine Smith, 900
French street northwest, yesterday
was taken by thieves in need Of a
change.
The value of the laundry was
placed at $50.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-27

ton Of bills providing for the pro
gram as outlined.
In this city the campaign to back
such legislation will take the form
of an intensive organisation drive
Only about one third OF the Federal
employees eligible to membership in
the National Federation. it was
said are members. Heretofore, there
has been no active campaign to
raise the percentage of membership
here. The drive has been Endorsed
by the executive council and the
local federation has taken steps to
enlist the interest and active work
of all OF It's constituent unions, and
q series Of organizing committees
have been appointed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-27
Possession may be nine
points In ld1U, but If 1t Is
bootleg it is a plain viotG-
ton Of the lao.
CICERO SLAPP.
/ RIDDLE ANSWERED
AND SOME ASKED

In Paris a beggar had q brother,
And the brother passed away.
What relation were they 90 one
II the dead man had mo brother.
yOu eay3
Mr.. Cabin John Poet" II ones mp.
20 snuff,
The query h NOT , brain tw1ster.
For the answer ID quite simple
The dead man had . BeggaF sister
In return, Of contribs ia like % aek,
Who was the man In the iron Inaek?
Tell me, please, in passing by
Who struck Billy Patterdon In the
where ala the ten tribes or Israel 60?
And who saw the lost Atlantis sink
beaOw3
wben did the sypsIes arrive and
from where?
Who was the first woman to bob
her hair?
Whence comes thought: 1 ask with
Then answer this: ''wkat - cleo
tFiciEy? OLD SOCKS.