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Evening star., 1925-03-13
$4,000 FOR INJURIES.
Verdict Awarded Miss Mullen,
Based on X-Ray Burns.

Miss Marguerite Mullen, 81 years
old, has been awarded a verdict for
100000 damages against DR.. Henry
II. Hazen and DR.. F. J. Eichenlaub
for injuries resulting from X-ray
treatments by the defendants. The
verdict was the full amount asked by
her attorneys, T. Morris Wampler
and Robert E. Lynch. Miss Mullen
exhibited burns on her neck and
chest which, she said, were caused by
the treatments of the defendants in
1920. The doctors will file a motion
for new trial.
Evening star., 1925-03-13

one another for years. and have the
reputation of being ferocious and
bloodthirsty headhunters
Some $500 Dyaks came to the gath
ering. There were present also a few
Dutch and British officers, who wit
messed curious war dances, songs and
prayers by medicine men. Finally the
head priests killed a pig by a slow
method and sprinkied it's blood over
the multitude, pronouncing a terrible
curse upon any one who should pre-
sumo to revive the intertribal
cuarrels
Evening star., 1925-03-13

Mrs. M. Hugh .. will receive the
members and friends of the Interna-
tional Association of Art and Letters
at a ST. Patricks tea at the club
rooms, 1907 l street, tomorrow from
4:30 to o'clock pm.
The program will include Irish
songs, sung by Mr.. Embert LIE La
Evening star., 1925-03-13
TRIBES TO END WAR.
Dyak Clans, Ferocious Headhunt-
ers, Complete Peace Pact.
,ondence OF the Associated Press.

Correspondence OF the Associated Press.
THE HAGUE, February 1s.-Dis-
patches from Borneo, Dutch East In
dies. give interesting details Of a
peace ceremony between the differen
Dyak tribes of that island. These
clans have been constantly fighting
Evening star., 1925-03-13

erney, Miss Anna Jenkins and Miss
Mary Devlin. There will be a musical
program from 4:30 to $3.50 O'clock
Friends are invited.
The Hitler Bible Glass of the Lin
coin Road NJ. L. Church will meet
for their fourth annual banquet at
the Grace Dodge Hotel Tuesday. On
this occasion, Mr.. A. Fl. Hitler, founder
of the class and a former resident OF
Washington, will be the guest OF
honor and will preside as toastmaster,
as was formerly his custom.
Mrs. Mary De Moll has returned TO
Washington after spending two
months at Orlando, Fla.
Evening star., 1925-03-13

Mr. and Mrs. w. Clark Noble will
be at home informally Sunday eve
ming and again Sunday evening,
March 29.
Evening star., 1925-03-13

A man has no right to have opin-
ions of .he things Of which he knows
nothing
Evening star., 1925-03-13

Maj. and Mrs. j. Hatfield of London,
who have been at the Lee House for
some time, will leave tomorrow for
England.
Evening star., 1925-03-13
SOCIETY

nounceS that money raised from the
sale of tickets to a motion picture
entitled The Lighthouse by the
Sea- to be shown at the Rialto
Theater March 16 to March 20, in
elusive, sold through the unit will be
used in carrying on the activities of
the unit in Washington. Perform
ances Will be given morning, after
noon and evening. Mrs. w. l. Mccoy,
president of the unit, assisted by
Mrs. Charles Dumont, chairman of
the ticket committee, is in charge of
arrangements.
Mrs. William II. Heron will be the
guest of honor at the College Wom-
ems Club tea Monday, from to 6
o'clock pm, at the clubhouse, 1922 /
street. An interesting nature" pro-
gram, especially appropriate at this
season, has been arranged by the
hostesses for the tea, Mrs. j. Z. Ault
and the members of Section VII of
the club.
Mrs. Heron will give an illus
trateded talk on Flower Lore" Mrs.
E. +. Kelly will read from Words
worth and Mrs. r. S. II. Dyer will
sing Thank God for a Garden"
Miss NJ. Alice Matthews will pre-
side at the tea table
Evening star., 1925-03-13

cheur, and Irish fairy stories, told by
Miss Ruby Nevin. Prof. Schroeder
will play.
Evening star., 1925-03-13

There are more telephones in Chi
cago than in all France.
Evening star., 1925-03-13

7-stone diamond cluster, a
remarkable value. The great
est we've ever offered. Set
in an 18-kt. white gold
mounting. Special.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-01
42 TO RECEIVE DIPLOMAS

A class of 42 men and women will receive diplomas at the graduation exercises of the continuation classes of the Central Evening school this evening in the auditorium of the school. The numbers of the pro- gram include an address of well come by Gunard Johnson, president of the graduating class; violin se- lections by Ole Johnson, a play en- titled Nathan Hale" by members of the graduating class and se- lections by the Senior High school orchestra.
 The diplomas will be presented by William J. Kerin, a member of the school committee, and silk flags will be presented to the graduates by Manlius H. Norton.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-01
Mrs. Schleicher Dies
 At Age of S5 Years

Mrs. Mary Schleicher. age S5 years, widow of Conrad Schleicher, died yesterday afternoon at her home, 262 Fairview street of illness incident to old age. Mrs. Schleicher was born in Germany but had been a resident of this city for more than 40 years, She was charter member of St. Johns German Lutheran church.
 She Is survived by a son, Louis Schleicher: daughter. Mrs, Harry LiRgner, Il grandchildren and four great grandchildren
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow afternoon at o'clock from the late home, with Rev. M. W. Gaudian, pastor of St. Johns Ger man Lutheran church, officiating. lnterment will be in Fairview ceme- tery.
 The monthly meeting of the Ladies' Aid society of St. Johns Lutheran church, which was sched- uled for tomorrow, has been post poned until Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, on account of the fu- neral of Mrs. Schleicher. Members of the society will attend the funeral in body. Mrs. Sclieicher was an honorable member of the organiza- ton
New Britain herald., 1925-04-01
City! Items

] Leading Star lodge, Shepherds of Bethlehem, will meet tomorrow eve- ming at 7:30 o'clock at Jr. o. U. A. M. hall.
 The American Legion Auxiliary will hold 8 supper tomorrow eve- ming at o'clock. in the Legion rooms. This supper will mark the opening of the 1925 membership drive. All members are urged to be present.
 Members of Unity Rebekah Lodge will meet at the home of i Mrs. Bacon, SS Wallace street, to- morrow afternoon, for sewing.
 Mrs. Sophie Granquist of IS Lyons street has returned home from the New Britain General hos pital where she underwent an oper- ation. She is much improved in health.
 Mrs. c. II. Olcott of 5O5 Arch street complained to the police this morning that someone was damaging the stone wall in front of her home. A telephone call from 76 Clark street was received at police head quarters this morning to the effect 1 that there was a lost child there and that 1t would be taken care of until called for. Another call came in shortly afterward saying that child had been lost, and the caller was in formed of the one found. The operators license of Hjalmar Swanson of 93 West Main street has been suspended by the commissioner of motor vehicles.
 Mir. and Mrs. A. F. Kinney, who have been in Florida for the past three months are spending few days with R. W. Andrews of Stanley street. Mir. and Mrs. Kinney will spend the summer at their cottage at Pleasant View Beach, Westerly, R. l.
 Miss Lydia Heinzmann, today took up her duties as acting city clerk of the board of assessors and will remain in that office four months. Miss Mildred Guilty, the clerk, hav- ing been granted leave of ab- sence.
 Mr.' and Mrs. Morris Cohn and family have arrived in Palestine. word received by local friends today indicates. Mir. Cohn will attend the opening exercises of the Hebrew university in Jerusalem. The open ing will be celebrated by local Jewry tonight at mass meeting in the Hebrew school.
 A daughter was born at the New Britain general hospital this after noon to Mir. and Mrs. Charles Sedg- wick of S8 Wallace street.
 A son was born late last night at the New Britain geperai hospital to Mr.1and Mrs Peter Hummer of Old Shuttle Meadow road.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-01
Torrington, Conn. (21).
PRICE OF MILK DOWN BY
 ONE CENT A QUART TODAY
Reduction Effective Throughout New England Brings Cost Here
 to 15 Cents.

A drop of one cent per quart in the retail price of milk went into ef- feet today throughout New Britain and Connecticut generally, This lrop brings the price of milk per quart down to IS cents.
 The drop was occasioned by the decision of the Connecticut Milk Producers association to sell milk to the dealers at a lower rate whole sale and the dealers iu turn have given the consumers the benefit of this reduction In price. It was stated today by one milk dealer in this city that the price of milk usually drops each year at this time.
 It was stated that the Milk Pro. lucers' association and representa- lives of the dealers hold joint meet ings each month and decide upon the price of milk for the coming month, this step having been taken as a result of one of the meetings. All dealers purchasing milk from members of this association are af- 'ected by the drop.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-01
APPEAR IN SUPPORT.OF
 HOSPITAL ALLOWANCE
Dr. Reeks and J. s, North Explain Why State Appropriation
 Should Be Larger
Especial to the Herald.)

Hartford, April 1.-Dr. T, E. Reeks, superintendent of the New Britain General hospital, and James S. North also of New Britain, ap- peared before the appropriations committee of the general assembly this afternoon and urged a greater appropriation for the work of the hospital this year.
 It was explained that the inst- tuition has added a large addition 10 it's plant, increasing its staff and it's service and the expenses are pro- portionately higher.
 Representative Browns bill to establish a trunk line highway be- tween Waterbury and Bristol, was heard before the committee on roads, rivers and bridges this after noon.
 Attorneys NJ. D. Sake and c. W. Klett of New Britain visited the Hardware City delegation today.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-01
Foreign Exchange

New York, April 1.-Foreign ex- changes easy. Quotations Gin cents) Great Britain, demand AT 5-16, ca bles AT 11-16, 50 day bills on banks 473 SIS: France, demand 5.19 1-2. cables 5.20; Italy demand All 1-2, cables 4.I?; Belgium. demand 5.07; Germany. demand 2S.S0: Holland. demand S9.S0; Norway demand 15.76; Sweden, demand e6.9S: Dem mark, demand 1880: Switzerland, demand 1928; Spain, demand 14.27; Greece, demand 1.6l; Poland. de- mand ts IA; -Slovakia, de- mand 2.ss S-S; Jugoslsvia, demand 16.; Austria demand .O014 IA; Ru- mania. demand AS 1-2; Argentina, demand 3S.50; Brazil demand 10.50; Tokio, demand 41 5-S; Shanghai. de- mand 74 a-s; Montreal s9 15-16.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-01
BLUE TRIANGLE CLUB NEWS

The lamp shade and ukulele classes will hold their last meetings Thursday evening at 1880. New classes will be started the first Thursday after Easter.
 Mrs. Roger Whitman will speak on "The Charm of Fine Manners" It the club room this evening and every girl who is interested in know ing correst manners is invited to come. Anna Foldan and Estelle Thomas are chairmen, of the meet ing.
 A new reed class will be started the first Tuesday after Easter and girls wishing 10 join 1t are asked to sign up with Miss Andres this Thurs day so she may order the things they will need.
 The tickets for the Elleanor Cook concert will be given out to the members of the Thursday evening by clementine Stoddsrd, chairman of huhlieity and tickets
New Britain herald., 1925-04-01
NEW BRITAIN RIFLE CLUB
 OUT OF NATIONAL HONORS
First String fin Championship Con test to Be Shot At Armory
 Tonight

Tonight at the state armory the team of the New Britain Rife club will shoot the first string in the na- tional championship indoor match under the auspices of the National Rifle association, This is small bore annual event shot on 2 50 foot range using all four regulation posi- tions--standing, sitting. kneeling and prone.
 The National associationhas of- fered a silver medal to members of the winning teams and bronze to the members of the teams taking sec ond and third places. The govern ment will award bronze percentage medals to all participants who make score of 90 per cent or better.
 This is the big annual indoor event and much local interest has been aroused as the team from the New Britain club registered 17th place last year and expects to move up several positions at least this year.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-01
Permits for Six Houses
 Are Issued by City

Permits authorizing the construc- ton of . number of tenement houses and other buildings were issued to. day at the office of Inspector E. J Hennessey. the days business in. cluded the following:
 Benjamin Krupowitz, for c three. family house at 476 Stanley street to cost sti,o00. and for a similar house at 17s Kelsey street; John Stadler for one-ftmily house on Lakeview avenue;, Leon HaberskI for two three-tenement houses or Beatty street. and one three-tene' ment house on Gold street, each tc cost sl2,o0o. v.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-01
puNDERFoRn I'M CHARGE

New Haven. April 1.--John K. Punderford formally took up the duties of president of the Connecti- cut Co. today, being given hearty welcome by the employees of the company's office. c. H. Champion. manager at Waterbury, gave the greeting in behalf of the districts and MT. Punderford made happy response. R. J. Bennett, the new assistant general manager took up his duties also and through c. IT. Brooks was given gold watch as a remembrance from the district managers and to mark the end of his goth year in the company's service.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-01
SEEKING YARD FOR
 MATERIAL STORAGE
Public Works Committee Makes
 Tour Of Inspection

Routine business composed the greater part of the meeting of the board of public works last evening. 4 Prospects Of securing yard for the storage of material used by the pub. io works department were discussed. A committee appointed some time ago. consisting of Chairman r. L. Conlon, City Engineer Joseph Will Hams and Commissioner John Ohl- son. made tour of inspection ....>is afternoon to see If sui.~ole loca- ton for such yard can be obtained. There is little possibility, however, of making a choice until next year, at the earliest. HF
 An application from Walter Wisk, on behalf of Mary Wisk, for a gaso- line station to be located at 291 La- tayette street. was read, and 1t was decided to defer action on 1t. An application was also read for the changing of a driveway at the gaso- llne station located directly beyond the Black Rock bridge. on the south side. City Engineer Williams re- ported that he had tried to com. municate with tho inspector of the motor vehicle department relative to the gasoline station situation, but had not been able to reach him.
 Bids for the construction of con- crete sidewalks and curbs were re- ceived, and it was voted to award the contract to Nicholas Bellini, the lowest bidder. The contract for the resetting of bluestone curbs and the rclaying of flag sidewalks was award cd to Matthew W. Halloran. Consid- erable discussion followed the sug- gestion to postpone action on the bids until the next meeting to allow other contractors to submit prices. The Sherman Sand Co. was awarded the contract for the delivering of crushed stone.
 There was brief discussion of the building line project on Stanley street, which Mayor Paonessa vetoed and had referred back to the board of public works. Action on the mat fer was postponed until the next meeting.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-01
BOND HOLDERS LOSE

Paris, April 1.-French holders of many millions of Suez Canal bonds has lost their suit to compel the pay ment of coupons on the basis of the gold franc. The court adopted the theory of the French governments representative, who maintained that the bonds were issued in francs in France without specifying gold pay ment. This question is being raised in connection with many other bond issues and a precedent is established by the court decision, although moro suits may be instituted,
New Britain herald., 1925-04-01
NEM SECRETARY HERE

Ralph L. Gould. secretary Of the Norfolk Portsmouth, Va, Chamber Of Commerce, who has been elected secretary of the New Britain Cham Der of Commerce to succeed Mary F. Curtin, arrived in the city this morning and Is quartered at the Burritt hotel. NIT. Gould will re- main here for a week or 10 days when he will return 10 Norfolk to move his family to New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-01
REBOUND
 ON THE EXCHANGE
Reaction Starts With Early
 Trading Today

New York, April 1.-The recovery In the stock market was extended at today's opening as prices continued to rebound from their recent depres- sion. Substantial gains were record ed by an assortment of representa- tive industrials, including American Can, Mack Trucks, Allis Chalmers, American Car & Foundry and Post um Cereal.
 Rail shares failed to participate to any marked extent in the initial advance. although Atlantic Coast Line, Frisco and Missouri Pacific preferred moved up 1 to 2 points. Buying was confined largely to pop ular industriaIs and specialties, with gains running from 1 to 4 points. Announcement that control of tho Dodge Brothers Automobile Com pany had passed to bankers, who might link other concerns with 1t in a huge automobile merger. stimulated trading in Packard and Hudson motors and Briggs manufac- turing which were mentioned in this connection. Other motors shares responded to reports of increased demand and production, many of them advancing to 2 points along with General Electric, Tide Water oil, |. s. Alcohol. National Lead and DuPont. Foreign exchanges were irregular at the opening. ster- ling moving up fraetionally to s4'- 77 5-s.
 Scattered short selling and profit taking interrupted the advance. Some of the market leaders fell frac- tionally below yesterdays closing, with U. s. Cast Iron Pipe, General , Electric. Interborough and +. Ii. 1 Macy losing 1 to 3-4 points. Low CT levels invited fresh buying. how ever, and the entire list again swung upward before noon. The recent elimination of many weak accounts furnished a firm basis for the rally which was given impetus by a squirt in wheat prices and short covering among few high priced industrials. U. S. Steel got back to 115 3-4 and gains of points or more were reg istered by Baldwin, American Car & Foundry, American Express Pittsburgh Terminal Coal. Jersey Central, Great Western Sugar and Pierce Arrow preferred. Call money renewed at S-4 per cent
 Bidding up of "Nickle Plate," U' l s. Industrial Alcohol, Shulte. Brown Shoe, Mallinson Preferred and Mathieson Al1lali 2 to 3 1-2 points occurred in the early afternoon, but the market afterwards took tem- porarv dip downwards on profit l taking when several weak spots cropped out. American Woolen ran off 2 IA and Cuyamel Fruit 2 points. [. S. Cast Iron Pipe receded 4 from its top and Baldwin, Mack Truck and American Can 1, before the upward trend was resumed.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-01
TORRING7ON WINS
 TOURNAMENT GAME
Defeats Salem, Oregon, Team by
 27-2S Score

Chicago. April 1.---Fighting hard .or mastery of a game that was de- ciled in the second half, Torirngton Conn.,, high school today won the first game the second days play in the national basketball tournament, rom Salem, Oregon. The score was --7, to 23- ATorrington's left .dorward.s. Szosz- kowslli. was the star of the game, shooting eight baskets and taking three free throws. Players on either tide warmed up until the second half when the lead changed hands frequently, and the decision was de- ,aycd until the last two minutes of play.
 The lineup:
New Britain herald., 1925-04-01
CONIPLETES MAIDEN TRIp

The steamer President Arthur, flying the blue and white flag of the American Palestine Line, arrived here yesterday from New York on the inaugural trip of the line. Rep resentatives of Jewish institutions in Palestine and large crowds of the people greeted the steamer with the Hebrew National Hymn "Heti- kvah' and "The Star spangled Banner"
New Britain herald., 1925-04-01
H. Dayton Humphrey

Funeral services for H. Dayton Humphrey were held this afternoon at ? o'clock at the late home. 256 West Main street. Rev. Dr. George w. c. Hill. pastor of the South Con- gregational church, officiated. The pail bearers were Charles B. Par sons, Guy R. Fitch, Harry M. Bates, Ernest W. Pelton, Stanley Goss and R. c. Merwin. Tnterment was in FairvieW cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-01
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the many friends who showed such deep sym pathy in the death of our beloved husband and father, Adam ostrow- ski. Especially do we express our sincerest thanks to the members of the Polish Business Mems Associa- ton and the sisters and children of the Polish orphanage, who assisted at the mass.
 (Signed Mrs. Magdalena Ostrow- ski and Family.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-01
FIGHT CALLED OFF

Detroit, April 1.-The scheduled i0-round middleweight match be- tween Pal Reed of Natick, Mass, and Bob Sage, Detroit. set for Fri day night, was cancelled by Boxing Commissioner Louis Pleis today fol- lowing Reeds defeat at Allentown, Pa, last night by Billy Britton.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-01
Miss Dorothy Matthews.

Miss Dorothy Matthews, 19, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Frank R. Matthews of King street, Bristol. died this afternoon at the New Brit ain General hospital, following a short illness. She was born in this city and attended the local schools. For several years she has been em- ployed at the E. Ingraham Co.
 Miss Matthews leaves her parents, three sisters, Gertrude, Eyaline and Violet Matthews and a brother, liar old Matthews all of this city.
 The funeral arrangements are in- complete. .
New Britain herald., 1925-04-01
EAGLE LOCK co. DIVIDEND

The Eagle Lock Oe. today declar- cd a regular quarterly dividend of 2ia per cent. The aggregate in divi- dends paid since the first of the year is 10 per cent as compared with dis bursements of 7ts per cent for the corresponding period of 1924. The company is said to have orders booked to insure uninterrupted work for months 10 come.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-01
BRIDGE IS OPENED

New Haven, April 1.--Tomlinson bridge, a structure which cost near ly a million dollars and which spans the Quinnipiac river at its junction with the harhor close by the Yale boathouse was opened for traffic,to- day.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-01
May Staron

Funeral services for May Staron, the infant daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Anthony Staron of II Orange street, were held this morning at 7:45 o'clock at the Sacred Heart church, with interment in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-01
ELECT MRS. SANGER
She Is Chosen As First President of
 Recently Organized Birth Control

New York, April Mrs. Mar garet Sanger of New York, president of the American Birth Control league, has been chosen first presi s dent of the new international neo- malthusian birth control league, fl was announced today.
 The new international league is to be formed by a commission appoint ed for the purpose by tho sixth in- ternational neo-maithusian and birth control conference, which conclud- ed weeks meeting here yesterday.
 Alice Drysdale Vickery of Eng land, honorary president of the con- ference, was elected honorary presi- dent of the international league.
 Mrs, Sanger, Dr. c. V. Drysdale ot England. president of the confer- ence, and others will attend a birth control meeting at Philadelphia to- night at which, it was announced. Professor Malcolm H. Bissell, of Bryn Mawr, will preside.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-01
Carl B. RnSer

Funeral services for Carl B. Buser were held this afternoon at S:S0 o'clock at the undertaking parlors of B. c. Porter Sons, with Rev. Sam uel Sutcliffe, rector of St. Marks church. officiating. Interment was in Fairriew cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-01
9ratlra
Annie Waida.

Annie Waida, the ten year old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Waida of ITO Winter street, died this noon at the New Britain General hospital, Besides her parents, she leaves two sisters, Mary and Lowi Waida.
 Funeral arrangements, in charge Laraia & Sagarino, are incomplete.