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New Britain herald., 1925-01-21
CHURCH WORKERS BANQUET
Enjoyable Banquet Served at Burritt Hotel - Choir and Individual Members Present Program.

Members of the senior choir and | church workers of St. Mary's church were the guests of the pastor, Rev. Matthew J. Traynor, at a banquet in the Burritt hotel last evening. A menu consisting of broiled chicken and all it's accoutrements was serv- ed. Present at the festive board were the assisting clergy in the parish, Rcvs. Walter A. McCrann, Raymond c. Clabby and Walter Lyddy.
 Father McCrann acted as toast master and announced the numbers on the program. Father Traynor thanked the choir for it's excellent work throughout the year and com- plimcnted it on results despite the fact that their services are volun- tary. Remarks were made by others including Thomas Pagan, senior trustee for many years of the church.
 Shortly after the program had started, the gathering rose and stood in silence for two minutes out of re- spect for the deceased pastor, Rev. John T. Winters.
 Vocal solos were rendered by Miss Kathleen Walsh, Miss Marion Egan, Miss Alice Sullivan. Mrs. NJ. T.. Crean. Francis Egan, Joseph Half fey and William scheyd. James Bonney favored with a recitation of one of his old time favorites while Miss Anna Nave displayed her talents on the piano. Vocal and in- strumental selections were also ren- dcred by the organist, John j.. Crean.
 After the individual program, the choir reidered seevral selections among which were many old time favorites. The success of last nights gathering leaves no doubt in the minds of those who attended that the affair will be an annual one,
New Britain herald., 1925-01-21
RACKLIFFE BUSY
 AT THE CAPITOL
New Britain Representative Sec.
 retary Of Two Committees
Special to The Herald.)

Hartford Jan.' ai.-Represontativo Fred o. Raekliffe of New Britain, although serving his first term as a member of the general assembly, has been honored with appointment as secretary of two important com mittees, and was offered a similar appointment on another group but found 1t advisable to decline. Rack life will serve as secretary of the finance committee and of the com mittee an manual and roll. He de- clined the clerkship of the commit tee on federal relations
 A bill to allow increase in the capital stock of the New Britain Trust Co. has been referred to the committee on banks. Representa- tive B. w. filings bill to allow a neutral zone for automobile markers was referred to the committee on roads, rivers and bridges and the bill of John Bulgarian Of New Brit ain for damages to his store window by a uCSI hao lNlNIlNu tO LlLC NlSllllLo committee.
 The committee on forfeited rights has received the application of Phileas Gagner of New Britain for the restoration of his civil rights.
 Announcement was made at the capitol today that the state library commission will be in charge of se- curing pictures of eX-Goyernor Hiram Bingham and Governor John Trum- bull.
 Tie Hartford county delegation will be In session tomorrow morn ing for the purpose of organization and to act on matters of routine. It is believed that E. w.. Schultz will be renominated for county commits sioner.
 Visitors at the capitol today in- cluded former State Treasurer Fred S. Chamberlain and x-Representa- tive Ernest W. Christ of New Brit ain.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-21
WISCONSIN, MAN BACK IN STATES
Dr. LoTenZ Tells Of His Eyperi-
 enCNS in Mexico

New Orleans, La, Jan. el,-NaJor William r. Lorenz, professor or ner- vous and mental diseases at the unl- versity of Wisconsin, and president of the state board of control reached here yesterday after narrowing eA- perience at sea and 'rr' st and con- fincment by the Mexican goFoTn- ment.
 "Wc left Pensacola, Fla, on Janu- ary, G." Professor Lorenz said, ear rying aboard the schooner bait, ice and food enough for three weeks trip which l was taking for my health. Our plan included a run down along the Mexican coast, a few days of fishing there, and the run back to Pensacola.
 "Our dreams came to an end with a crash as the ship piled up on Ala cran reef off the coast of Yucatan just before daybreak Saturday.
 "The vessel stuck fast on the coral reef. We waited until daylight, meanwhile provisioning the three dories preparatory to abandoning the ship. Nine of us left the ship, leaving Captain and Swim and one man aboard the vessel. They plan ned eo stay there while we tried to reach a lighthouse 16 miles away, We were caught in a norther end ought the winds and waves fer hours.
 Toward nightfall we were sighted by a Mexican gunboat and picked up. The boat returned to the wrack and took on Captain Swim and the fishermen.
 We were taken to Progresso where the captain of the port order- ed us put in jail. The first three days we were without food and given water only after the dogs and don- keys had drunk. Then we were taken to Merida where we were tried although l do not know on what charge. During this time I hat communicated with an American consul and wired the governor C. Wisconsin, and, after short hearing we were released"
 Although blistered and wcathe beaten Professor Lorenz and thu fishermen did not otherwise shov any effect of their suffering or pri vations.
 They left for Pensacola, iron where Mir Lorenz will return L Madison, Wis,
New Britain herald., 1925-01-21
TO PRESENT TWO PLAYS
Members of Graduating Class of Central Junior High school To Appear Before Footlights.

Two plays will be presented by the graduating class of the Central Junior High sdnool on Friday cvc- ming, January 23, at s o'clock. One of them is the What Men Live By"
 by Leo Tolstoi. The characters of this play will be as follows:
 Simon the cobbler Peter Herman; Matrena, his wife, Helen Erickson; Michael, his apprentice, Donald Hor- ton; Baron Aredeitch, wealth land owner, Henry Pclton; Thcdka, his footman, Albert Hatch; lonia Ivan ich, lady of means, Barbara Par sons: Brenie, Viola Friedman; Niki- ta, Agnes Pagan; Anna Moloska. q widow friend of Matrena, Audrey Pagan; Trofnoff, a debtor, William Haswell; The Guardian Angel, Glen Brainerd. Scene ]: A basement home of Simon. Scene ?: The Same, under happier circumstances.
 The second play will be "Thc Eff teenth Candle" by Rachel Lyman Field. The characters of this play will be as follows:
 Vedetti. an old Italian shoemaker, Joseph Vetrano; Stella. his daughter, Ia seamstress, Florine Christesen; Rosa, another daughter Betty Tal- lard; Mr. Goldstein, an unprincipled man who acts as labor agent for q factory, Charles Covaleski; Miss Roberts, an art teacher in the high school, Hilda Braunstein. Scene: A poor home behind the shop where Nedetti repairs shoes.
 This is ono of the plays from Prof. Bakers famous Harvard 47" Eworkshop in playwrting. Music lwlll be furnished by the Senior High school orchestra under the direction of Prof. George E. Matthews.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-21
DIES OF WOUNDS.

Fairmount, w. Va, Jan. 2l.-- John Kelo, a union miner. who was wounded in a gun battle several days ago between union and non union miners at the Grant Town mine of the New England Feul & Trdnspor- tation company died last night. Ray Tobin, a non-union workman, was instantly killed at the time. Deplty sheriffs and state police have been quartered al the mining town to preserve order.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-21
GIFT FOR ''BOB" MURRAY
Retiring President of Rev. W. A. Harty Branch, A, o. H.. Presented With Watch Charm by Members

Robert M. Murray, retiring presi- dent of Rev. W. A. Harty branch, A. o. IT., was presented with a watch charm by members of that organiza- ton at q meeting last night, County President Lawrence F. Mangan mak- ing the speech of presentation. Mur- ray has completed three years in the presidency.
 The following committee was nam to arrange for the annual St. Pat ricks day social: Lawrence P. Man gan, Robert M. Murray, William Fisher, Philip McKecn, John Meskill. Thomas Donlon, William Campbell John Mangan, John Quinn and Thomas Green. The committee will meet Friday evening at s o'clock at Judas hall.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-21
ALL ARE SAVED
Motor Yacht Topaz of Bath, Me, Is Driven on Rocks or Coast of New Hampshire.

Portsmouth, N. H., Jan. 21,-The motor yacht Topaz of Bath, Me, which went ashore in storm last night on Appedore Island, Isles of Shoals, was breaking up today on the rocks. Her owner, Charles Cliff ford, of Bath, Me, and the crew were taken off last night by the Ap- pledore Island coast guard crew.
 The Topaz sailed from Bath Mon day for Miami, Fla, and on Monday night put in for shelter at the Isles of Shoals. She drifted ashore last night when line parted. The own CT, Captain Frank J, Walker of Bath, E. Y. Kelley of Bath and Harry D. Loring of Portland, who made up the crew, were cared for at the coast guard station.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-21
THIEVES ARE ACTIVE
Several Bands, Headed by Modern "Fagin" Reported Eictimizing Many Wall Street Brokers.

New York, Jan. 21.-Several bands of thieves, headed by a modern "Fagin," are preying on Wall street banking and brokerage houses, and at least s400O,O0O worth of stolen securities are in the hands of New Works underworld, said Alfred Tyrrill, chief adjuster of large surity company, today in explaining the company's offer of s1O0,0O0 re- ward for the return of s1,000,0O0 worth Of stolen bonds.
 Youths arc placed as messengers in stock exchange and banking houses through forged references furnished by this Fagin," said the adjustcr. "He also instructs these tools how the theft is to be exccut- cd"
New Britain herald., 1925-01-21
Advises Girls to Take
 Up Study of Dentistry

London, Jan. 21.-Girls seeking a career were advised to take up den- tistry by Dr. Helen Mayo, a success ful woman dentist, lecturing here re- gently before the Soroptmist club.
 One of the essentials of becoming a successful dentist" said Miss Mayo, lis to have large feet, because a dentist has to spend most of her time standing"
 The speaker told the club mem hers that she felt perfectly certain there were many opportunities for girls in the dentist profession in England and that she had never heard of any woman dentist in this country who had failed to make good
New Britain herald., 1925-01-21
Buy 5000 Tickets for
 Hartford Exposition

In order 10 accommodate factory workers who wish to attend the Winter Exposition at the state arr mory in Hartford, special trolley cars will leave Central park at 7:S0 o'clock tonight and tomorrow night, running directly to the ar- mory. They will also accommodate New Britain people who wish to re- turn after the show. Manufactur- CTS in this city have brought 5000 tickets for the exposition and have distributed them among their em- ployes.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-21
BIG STEEL ORDERS

Philadelphia, Jan. 21.-The Penn- sylvania Railroad announced today that its 1925 steel rail order has been placed at 100000 tons and that with 66,000 tons available from last years order, it has total of 166,- 900 tons for use this year. Of the 1925 order the Bethlehem Steel company was allocated 45,00o tons; Carnegie, 35,000; Illinois, 14,000, and Inland 5000.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-21
OUCH! BACKACHE RUBLUMBAGOOR
 PAIN FROM BACK
An! Palm Is gone! St, Ja

All. ldiIl lS BOnc' ot' SaVVpo VII acts almost like magic. 1
 Quickly? Yes. Almost instant re- lief from soreness, stiffness, lame- ness and pain follows a gentle rub bing with St. Jacobs oil.
 Rub this soothing, penetrating oil right on your painful back. and re- lief comes. St. Jacobs oil Is Q harm- less backache, lumbago and sciatica cure which never disappoints and doesn't burn the skin.
 Straighten up! Quit complaining! Stop those torturous stitches. In a moment you will forget that you ever had weak back, because it won't hurt or be stiff or lame. Don't suffer! Get small trial bottle of ofd honest St. Jacobs oil from your druggist now and get this lasting re- lief.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-21
New Orleans Planning@
 Monument to Explorer

New York, Jan. 21.-Plans for the erection in New Orleans of ronu- ment to Jean Baptiste Le Moine Pc Bienville, French explorer wlo blazed trail from Montreal to the Gulf of Mexico. were announced yes- terday by Mrs. Patrick Justin White, president of the Louisiana Society Tn New York.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-21
ROBS OWN STORE

Manchester, England. John Westlake, a grocer, has experienced the thrill of being both the burglar and the burglars victim. When he reported the robbery of his down. town store, police identified the fin- ger-prints on the safe as being WestIake's own. 'I wanted to be a robber," he confessed, but I was afraid 10 rob any place but my own"
New Britain herald., 1925-01-21
National Boot and Shoe
 Men Re-elect Officers

New York, Jan. 21.-Principal of ficers of the National Boot and Shoe Manufacturers association were re- elected by the board of directors to- day at the twenty-first annual met ing of the association. -Iose re- elected include: John c. McKeon of Philadelphia, president; J. Dudley Smith of New York, secretary, and Herbert P. Gleason of Newark, treasurer. New York was selected as the place of the next meeting.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-21
Quick Action
 for Piles

If you suffer with the pain. strain, itching, bleeding and soreness of protruding piles. no matter how se- were. send to the nearebt drug store for a eo-cent box of Pyramid Pile Buppositories. It Is a wonder, You get the kind of relief that puts you on your feet and gladly tell about It.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-21

A direct aerial connection has been established between Frankfort and Munich.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-21

That is the supposed valuation of the famous Thiers pearl necklace which is now on exhibition in New York before being offered for sale The pearls were for 40 years in the Louvre Museum in Paris. The necklace contains 145 pearls weigh ing 2,136 grains. There are three rows with a diamond and, ruby clasp, the center pearl weighing 53 grains. Photo shows the pearls with Mile. Hermine Mendy. who strung them.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-21
Don't Let That Cold
 Turn Into "Flu"
Rub on Good Old MusteroIe

Rub on Good Old kusteroEe That cold may turn into "Flu, !" Grippe or, even worse, Pneumonia, unless you take care of it at once. Rub good old Musterole on the con- gested parts and see how quickly it brings relief.
 Colds are merely congestion. Mus terole. made from pure oil of mustard, camphor, menthol and other simple ingredients, is a counter-irritant which stimulates circulation and helps break up the cold.
 As effective as the messy old mustard plaster, does the work without blister. Just rub it on with your finger-tips. You will feel a warm jingle as it enters the pores, then cooling sensation that brings welcome relief.
 To oMothers: Musterole is also made in milder form for babies and small children Ask for Children's Musterole
 35c and 65c, in jars
 l|IEllzlIIi
 
 RstssT tkaa . mustard plasteS
New Britain herald., 1925-01-21
FOR ITCHING TORTURE
Use Antiseptic Liquid Zemo

Use Antiseptic Liquid Zemo
 There is one remedy that seldom fails to stop itching torture and relieve skin irritation, and that makes the skin soft, clear and healthy.
 Any druggist can supply you with Zemo, which generally overcomes skin diseases. Eczema, Itch, Pimples, Rash es, Blackheads. in most cases quickly give way to Zemo. Frequently, minor blemishes disappear overnight. Itching usually stops instantly. Zemo is a safe. antiseptic liquid that may be applied at any time, for it does not show. Trial bottle 35c, large size Sl.O0. Zemo Soap, 25c. All druggists.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
TAKES IT EASY
 WHEN IN FRONT
Nurmi Last Night Made No
 Visible Effort at Speed
By The Associated Press.

Baltimore, Md, Feb. 24.-Paavc Nurmi goes his conquering way through the highways and by ways of American tracks but the tireless tourist from Finland has no inten- lion of burning" himself out before the completion of his campaign in this country. The largest crowd that has ever witnessed an indoor meet here saw the famous Finn stride easily to triumph last night in a two-mile race featuring the Johns Hopkins Fifth Regiment games but though Nurmi was credited with a somewhat doubtful record for B. O00 yards on the way to the finish, he took matters rather easily in comparison with many of his previ- GUS performances.
 At no time did the phantom fiier appear to extend himself and except for its admiration of Nurmfs flaw less rhythm, the crowd got its princi. pal thrill In the determined race Of Verne Booth. former Johns Hopkins star who, before a home crowd flashed one of the best races he has shown all season and finished only 35 yards behind the invader. Willie Goodwin of the New York A. C., the only other dangerous contender dropped out after travelling half the distance, while Ilmar Prim, of the Finish American A. C., was the third and last survivor of the field.
 Nurmi's time at the finish, 9:1S 4-5, was more than 20 seconds slower than his own worlds record His 5000 yard time was 7:54 S-5 and officials prepared a formal record application for it although it was eight and one-fifth seconds slower than the time he hung up Saturday at Washington for the distance.
 application for it. although it was said track measurements and timing did not meet record requirements SC that last nights performance would take precedence.
 Nurmi who left immediately after the race for New York to compete there tonight in a benefit for the Cathedral of St. John the Divine al Madison Square Garden was the cen ter of attraction in the local meet which otherwise was featured by victories for Boston colleges medley relay team; Jackson Scholz, New York A. c. sprinter, at 100 yards; Sid Leslie, a clubmate, at 500 me [ ters; Willie Plant, American walk. ing champion. at 5000 meters; anG the all-round showing of George 1 town university team.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
AIMS AT MORE RECORDS >
 IN MEET THIS EVENING
Nurmi Will Try For Marks Between Two Miles and 5000 Meters
 In New York
By The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
 New York, Feb. 24.-The whirl Of athletic events brings Paavo Nurmi to his beloved track at Madison Square Garden again tonight when he will seek records for two miles 10 5000 meters in a set of games arranged by the Amateur Athletic Union to aid in raising a fund for the building of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.
 The nimble Nurmi appears to have forgotten the art of establish- ing marks since he departed from the New York A. c. games a week ago with the two-mile figures safely slowed away. That night he select ed for his oft promised under nine minutes" and he finished in S:5S 1-5.
 Other stars will assist the Olym- pice middle distance champion from Finland in the meet tonight. ugo IFrigerio of Italy, who appears to be regaining some of the prestige he lost in contests with the American champion walker, Willie Plant, will walk in a mile and one-half special but not against Plant. The rivals have been kept apart since Frigerio took second place for the third time few weeks ago in Madison Square Garden. The American will appear in another event.
 Willie Ritola, Carl Christiernson, Alan Helffrich, Herb Meyer, George Marsters, Willie Goodwin and Eddie Kirby are entered for various con tests.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
|R0USH, UNNAMED BECAME GREAT STAR
Last Player Of Federal League
 to Be Sold; Waived

New York, Feb. 24.-When they had turned over all tho players, goods and chattels of the ill-fated Federal league to the majors a dec- ade ago or so, 1t was discovered that one player was left over and unaccounted for. He was Edd Roush of the Newark club. Nobody wanted him, but Harry F. Sinclair, leading financial spirit among the Federals, finally sold him to Mana ger John McGraw of the Giants for the waiver price. $6,000.
 McGraw traded Roush to Gin cinnati and has been regretting it ever since. even going so far as to make several fatterng bids for the outfielder who has established him self as one of the best five batters and three greatest fielders for the past nine years. His nine-year batting average is .S44. He led the National league batsmen in 1917 and 1919. He holds a place on most of the all-star aggregations selected these days.
 When Roush went to the Federal league in 1914 from Evansville, H., his right arm went back on him. He at once undertook the apparently impossible task of learning to throw left-handed, but by persistent effort he has developed that arm untir It ranks among the best in the game. This is one of the most unusual achievements in the national games history.
 For years Roush was one of the most stubborn holdouts in the major leagues, but his differences with the Reds management have been smothed over and he is now regu- larly in the fold by spring,
 Roush was porn in Oakland City, Ind, S2 years ago this spring.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
PITCHERS GALORE ARE
 REPORTED IN FLORIDA
Various Big League Teams Are Try ing Out Great Many
 NIoundsmen.

New York, Feb. "A. - From &C., counts blowing north from the Florida fastnesses, there is super huity of pitchers in the land where Ponce de Leon once sought well-- or, 10 be more exact, fountain.
 Fifteen of them are minions of McGraw, regular and would-be moundsmen of the National leagues champion baseball club. They are busy at Sarasota, having run around the park at least once in the ab- sence of their manager who has been deep p-seaing while his players have been sightseeing. Today the ham, mer will fall and will be heard and grass on the golf links across the road will be permitted to grow for the chief will have returned. Added starters include Joe Mar tin, a West Virginia semi-pro, and Bartlett McNillan, with Montreal last year. They are pitchers. Allen Meuter of St. Mary's college, Oak Hand, Cal, is around with catcher's hit ready to assist Mickey Devine, formerly of the Eastern and Inter- national leagues, who up to this time has been the only backstop present.
 The Yankees at St. Petersburgh, reached the infield practice yester-
 day, Nick Cullop, all around man, playing first base. Observers failed to notice anybody of prominence in the other positions as the ball con tinually passed through to the out i field without interruption, three re- cruit pitchers working hard but get ting nowhere.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
Mardi Gras Handicap
 On at New OIeans

New Orleans. La, Feb. 24-win- ter racing at the fairgrounds ended today with the mardi gras hadicap at one mile and three-sixtenths, with an added value of s5.ooo The sport will shift to Jefferson Park tomorrow and continue until larch r. when the Louisiana derbywith s17,5o0 added will feature the.los- ing of the racing season in NevOr- leans.
 Chilhowee has been assignedtop weight of 12s pounds for today'abig race in which 23 other horses hye been entered. Honor. Nassau, Price James. Leopardess, Bradley's Tony. Best Pal. Setting Sun, Barracua and Everbold were entered.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-24
YEXED AT RITOLA
Boston Meet Committee Moves to Have Him Suspended For Failing to Appear.
to Appear

Boston, Feb. 24.-Declaring that Willie Ritola of the Finnish Amer ican A. c. had accepted s40.40 of expense money advanced and through his manager, Hugo Quist, had verbally agreed to run in the feature mile of the American Le- zion meet here last night. Charles F. Gorham, chairman of the meet committee, telegraphed a request for immediate suspension of Ritola to President Murray Hubert of the A. A. A. U. when the distance star failed to appear.
 Officials of the B. A. A. the club Of Lloyd Hahn who dropped out of the mile. last night declared that he had never been entered for that event. They said that he had been induced at the last moment to ap- pear in it 10 please friend but that he was conserving his strength for the 100 yard distance which followed almost immediately and which his manager had designated as his event. Hahn swept into firsi place easily in the thousand.