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New Britain herald., 1925-02-28

That's exceedingly strange!" re marked the professor. "I was posi- tive I heard someone in this room" :" Answers, London.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-28
Poor Graduation

When I left college I didn't owe anyone cent"
 What an awful time 10 lcavc."- Harvard Lampoon.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-28
FRANCE FEARFUL
 AFTER EBERT DIES
Continued from First Pagc)

Sovering, minister of interior in the Frusslan cabinet, were considered as the only genuine republicans In high office in Germany, and with the na- t.onalist tendency of tho Luther cab met, 1t Is feared by the French the new president certainly will be more reactlonary. There is always a chance also, is believed in polltl- cal circles, that the country might swing much further 10 the right at a presidential plcbiscite than at the last elections because of the absence ot any strong republicans in a dom- inant position in governmental life,
 Tho uncertainty over the outcome ci German plebiscitc is accontuat- Il by the fact that this would be the first time a German president has been elected by the entire people. French politicians also regard Ger many as the only infant republic that has not yet learned it's way about very well and may b" easily influenced hy the predominance of rcactionaries in power
 Besides this feeling, there comes 10 the surface the French govern lnent's and the peoples cver-prcsent suspicion of an old enemy. The French government believed in Eh- orts sincerity and in his republican, ism. For the moment it is doubted if there is any great chance Of presi- dent of similar convictions being elected. France sees in Ebert's death the weakening of German republi csnism and it disturbs her.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-28

Washington, Feb, 2S.-Sccretary Hughes expressed deep regret at the death of President Ebert.
 T have most agreeable memories Of President Ebert" Mir, Hughes said, having been received by him last year while l was in Berlin, where l formed a high opinion Of his great ability and the part which he played in the development of the German democracy since the war.
 T am deeply shocked to hear of his death which removed a great figure, who in times of extreme diff hculty has shown an extraordinary capacity for leadership and who won and held the confidence of the German people and the esteem of all peoples. His death is a great loss 10 the world."
New Britain herald., 1925-11-12
.EXHUME body IN
contest ON WILL
Wealthy Spiritualist Had Cut
OF Relatives in Favor Of Friend

Dodgeville, Wis, Nov. II Up
Disinherited relatives of Archibald
Macarthur, wealthy spiritualist and
formerly prominent Wisconsin At
torney bank stockholder and pub
Usher, were waiting word today
from Madison, Wis, on an examina-
ton of the vital organs Of Nh Nc
Arthur which was being made by
Doctors G. H. Bunting, University Of
Wisconsin pathologist, and Mead
Burke, his assistant,
The body was exhumed in the
cemetery here on an order obtained
by Luther Macarthur, IL nephew,
who seeks further information on
the circumstances surrounding his
death. Archibald Macarthur left the
bulk of his estate to a Jacksonville,
Fla, resident, who drew his will, His
estate may reach 100000.
Dispatches from Jacksonville said
that Macarthur upon his death there
last June, left his estate, with the
exception of a bequest of IS each
to his relatives, to George \. Raj
ferty of Jacksonville. Kind treatment
from the Raffertys during Near
thurs declining years was given as
the reason for the bequest. Luther
Macarthur has started a will contest,
having filed q petition for reYoCa-
ton OF the probate Of the instrument
in court in Jacksonville. The case
still is in litigation.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-12
HORSE IS SOLD
FOR H DOLLARS
Auctioned OIL at Central Green
in New Haven

New Haven, Nov. II R,-Years
rolled back today when a horse
found astray In the street was auc-
TONED off at the sign post on the
central green such as was the Gus
tom a long time ago,
Town Clerk Doughan had delegat
ed the auctionccring end to Deputy
Sheriff Peter McNerney who is a
veteran in that line Of endeavor.
The crowd was on hand, thanks
to liberal advertising through the
newspapers and the posting of a
notice on the post. Nearly all look
ed upon the auction as something
funny. There was no oldest in
habitant" on hand to recall a previ-
GUS sale of Il horse at the town post
The early bidders were jokers,
They started the figure at 81 and
someone raised 1t 30 cents, Nc
Nerney entice1 raises until he was
stalled at 50. The keep Of the horse
and expenses WAS $40 SO the BID
and asked figures were wide apart.
The horse was walked UP and
down to show its good points This
brought another raise and a West
vile man got the bargain at s11.
The buyer said he would make the
horse a saddle one for children and
New Britain herald., 1925-11-12
LEFT S25O,000 IN Cash
,Irs. Ida Shelton, Widow OF stand
ard OH Magnate, Gets Request
Others Also Remembered.

Bridgeport, Conn, ov. II LF ---
Mrs. Ida f. Sherman Shelton,
former resident Of Bridgeport and
widow of DR.. George Gregory
Shelton, who died in Fort Never.
Florida. on November 8, is left
$4,000 In cash according to the
witness filed III probate court in
White Plains yesterday In addition
to the cash Mrs, Shelton becomes
the owner of the Shelton country
estate at Lewisboro, N. Y.
shelton, who was born In Birm-
ingham, Conn, was n Standard OH
company official and president of
the Ridgef1eld Bank and Trust
company. The estate left by him Is
expected TO exceed over 100000,
Two daughters, Mrs. Harriet Hol-
lister, of Southampton l.. l., and
Miss Anna w, Shelton OF Princeton
n. J., are left $4,000 each and
ten per cent Of his holdings in the
Standard Oil companies OF Con.
ncctiCut, New York and California
In addition the daughters and the
widow are bequeathed the residu.
airy estate.
Several large requests were LEFT
TO organizations and Institution.
throughout the country. The Do.
nestle and Foreign Missionary so.
ciety of Connecticut and Ridge
field library and Historical asso-
citation are left $4,000 each.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-12
Macarthur. who was more than IS

years old when he died, came TO
Dodgeville following his graduation
from Lawrence college, Appleton,
Wis, He began the practice Of law
and later also published a weekly
newspaper. He was once known as
enc of the best dressed. men in
southern Wisconsin, always wearing
a silk hat, but as years passed he
adopted many peculiar habits Short
ly before he left Dodgeville he be
came unkempt, permitted his beard
10 grow and paid daily visits TO a
grave yard at dusk to Commune
with spirits"
He bought an old automobile two
years ago and went to Florida,
Macarthur never married. He has
a brother in California and sister
in England.
In the will he explained the IS
requests thus: There is no reason
they should have any of mine as
they have plenty and took no care
of me-"
New Britain herald., 1925-11-12
YAIE Is APPRECIATIYE

New Haven, Nov. IL P)-Apprc-
citation Of the cooperation given by
the president and fellows of the uni
vcrsity Of Witwatcrsrand. South
Africa, In the erection by Yale uni
versity Of an astronomical obserya
tory in South Africa, has been ex-
pressed by Yale corporation.
The observatory was opened by
the Prince Of Wales on his recent
visit to Johannesburg
New Britain herald., 1925-11-12

the crowd gave him a cheer. He
called a boy and sent the animal on
its way.
The man who kept the horse in
pound is the loser. Its keep was 81
a day for 10 days. The sale money
went this way; to an officer 81, to
the deputy sheriff S. and for adver-
Using $2.44. The man who kept the
horse got the balance.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-12
READ HERALD CLASSIFIED Ap'
A Baby In Your Home

Thousands Of copies Of new book |
Dr. II. VIII Elders are being distrihut,
to women, without cost. Every WON
who wants children should read this DO
and learn all about STERILTONE and i
wonderful effect In constitutional wet,
ness. Many things are unfolded, that III
average woman has never been told h,
fore. For Free Book send No Monc,
NO Obligations, simply name and addres
to DR.. II. viii Elders, 1873 Baliingc
Bldg, st. Joseph. Mo.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-12
FATHER O'REILLY DIES

Lawrence, Mass, Nov, IL up -
Rev. James r. O'Reilly. for 80
years pastor Of st. Mary's Roman
Catholic church and Golden Jubil-
ian, died today after long illness.
He was widely known as leader
in civic affairs and was credited
with bringing about a settlement
of the great textile strike here in
1912 and another in 1919.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-03
YOUTH IN THE TOLLS

The police received a report this morning that boy was riding a bicycle around Stanley street, the person calling saying that he thought the bicycle had been stolen from near the post office. Sergeant George C. Ellinger investigated and took the boy into custody on a charge of stealing the bicycle. He was turned over to Probation Off, cer Edward C. Connolly.
 Policeman Thomas J. Feeney last night took a IA year old boy into custody for entering 8 house on Mill street and stealing $2O. The policeman also apprehended an II year old girl for stealing a wrist watch valued. at $75.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-03
BORROWED CAR IN CRASH
Steve NIikolaczyk Arrested In This City And Is Wanted By Police In Portland

4 joyride yesterday afternoon has landed Steve Mikolaczyk into no end of trouble as he was arrested this morning by Policeman Thomas J. Feeney on a charge of taking an au- tomobile owned by Joseph Gieryk of Broad street without permission of the owner Shortly after his arrest the police were notified by the Port land police officials that the prisoner is wanted in that town on three charges of violating the motor vchi- cle laws.
 According to the story told by the Portland police, NIikolaczyk was driving through Cromwell yesterday afternoon in reckless manner when he colided with a New York ma chine, badly damaging it. He failed to stop after the accident but con- tinued on towards this city. Charges of operating without a license. rcCk- less driving and evading responsible ity will be lodged against Mikolaczyl1 in Portland after tho charge here Is disposed of.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-03
TO FORM NEW SCOUT TROOP

X Boy Scout troop. conceived nn the instant by Representative Fred o. Radcliffe, will be formed in the southern part of the town In the near future. When Mir. Racklffc was returning from the legislative session q few days ago, he noticed a crowd of boys playing in the road on konsington avenue. In touch with scouting through his attend ancc at the scoutmasters' school new being conducted, he immedi- ately thought of forming one among these youngsters, so he put 1t up 10 them. The idea proved a big hit and he told them 10 hand in to headquarters list Of those who would like to join. Within 4 hours the scout office was fairly dcluged with names and addresses and a new troop is in prospect, with MT
 Racklifte as a possible scoutmastcr.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-03
FATHER TO ASSIST
Parent of lloyd Collins Going On Stage In Attempt To Earn Money For sons Memorial.

Louisville, Ky, March 9.-A sec ond member of the Collins family has turned to lhe burlesque stage as means of raising funds 10 honor the memory Of Floyd Collins, cave explorer who met death in Sand Cave last month. Lee Collins, the victims father, will appear all next week with a Louisville burlesque show in an effort to obtain funds for a monument and a tomb for his son, the management annouced today.
 An attorney will appear with the elder Collins. Homer Collins, broth CT Of tho victim. recently appeared on a Chicago burIcsque stage with inc announcement that he WAS seek ing funds 10 sink a steel tunnel to his brothers tomb so that tho body might he removed and placed in . cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-03
EARLY TRADING
 FORCES PRICES
Oil Shares in Demand and S(
 Are Motors

Wall street opening-Stock prices continued upward today in the early Wall street trading stimulated by investment buying of influential rail and industrial issues. Oil shares scored further gains on predictions of an early increase in prices and n good demand was noted for equip erican Car and Foundry moved up point each.
 Bullish demonstrations in many issues were accompanied by reports of larger dividend distributions 10 stockholders of leading industrial corporations. American Can, after opening a half point lower, shot up 10 q new record at l03 IA and q fresh flood of buying orders for l.. $. Cast Iron Pipe lifted that stock 9 IA points to 241. Ludlum- Steel added points 10 yesterdays 7-point rise. selling at AS. Among the many issues 10 sell l 10 ? points above last nights closing levels were American Locomotive, Mack Trucks General Electric. Goodrich Rubber Sears Roebuck, Texas Gulf Sulphur and the Pan-American issues, the latter being added by talk of a higher dividend for Mexican Petro- leum. Heavy buying of Atlantic Coast Line, which roee 3 IA points, featured trading in the rail group. Foreign exchanges opened steady.
 The recognized industrial market leaders took on a new burst of strength along in the afternoon, after quite a number of stocks had become heavy. The equipments, American Can, Atlantic Gulf &; West Indies, Fisher Body. Dupont, United Alloy Steel, Wilson & Co. ] preferred and Warrington Pump were all moved up fast. American Can reached 1S+la. new top, American Car & Foundry extended it's rise to Gia and Fisher Body iun1Ded 5 points
New Britain herald., 1925-03-03
Probable Rain Forecast For Washington Tomorrow

Washington, March S.-Probable rain in the afternoon Of inaugura- tion day is predicted for Washington by the weather bureau.
 The forecasters will not venture a prediction as to the time the showers may begin falling or whether the ceremonies on the capi- tol plaza, to be held very carly in the afternoon. may be out Of the way in time 10 escape them.
 Fair and warmer is the outlook for tonight, with increasing cloudi- ness Wednesday and warmer. A temperature of 2G degrees is indi- catod for tonight.
 The rains which are expected 10 fall over the capital are part of a general precipitation over portions of the Ohio Valley, the lower lake North Atlantic states.
 region and the Middle Atlantic anl
New Britain herald., 1925-03-03
MRS. MACHINES, O7, DIES
 AS RESULT OF INJURIES
Mother of Mrs. Laurence Mouat of Grove Hill Hurt In Fall Scv-
 cral Months Ago

Mrs. Harriet Steel Maginnis, age N years, died last night at GAS o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Laurence Mouat of "A Grove Hill. Mrs. Maginnis had been suf- tcring from the results of & fall of several months ago and it was this which finally resulted in her death last night.
 Mrs, Naginnis was born in Liberty \. Nv tho daughter of the late Rich ard anu Susan Ray Steele. She had resided in New Britain for the last = years and was a member of the Daughters Of the American RevolU- ton.
 Ecsjdns her daughter with whssa sho lived, Mrs Maginnis leaves three Eranddaughtcrs Mrs. Harry Adams of Springfield and The Misses Miriam and Florence Mouat
 Funeral services, 10 be conducted hy Rev. Dr. George W. c. Hill. pas- 'or or the South Congregational church, will be held tomorrow af- ,cruoon at o'clock from the late home and intcrment will be in Fair view cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-03
CONGRESS FAILS 7 TO HASTEN BILLS
Adjournment at Hand With
 Major Legislation Pending

Washington, March 3.--The 6Sth congress entered the stretch of its final session today with all of its re- maining projects for major legisla- ton losing ground in their race against time.
 The appropriations program was virtually complete by early after noon, but general agricultural legis- lation, the Muscle Shoals bill, the Cramton prohibition reorganiza- ton measures, migratory biry law and virtually all the other legisla- tive proposals the leaders had hoped to see written on the statute books before final adjournment at noon to- morrow seemed to be caught in a tangle of opposition from which they could not be eXtricated.
 As a consequence, private bills and measures of lesser importance occp- pied the attention of both senate and house during much of the day and promised to keep them busy until late tonight. Last Is Abandoned One of the last major pieces of | Legislation to be abandoned was the cooperative marketing bill. A meas ure differing from one passed by the house has been reported by senate committee but Senator > >Capper of Kansas, head of the farm bloc, de- cided today that to attempt final ac- tion' before tomorrow noon would be futile.
 The senate did approve, however, and sent to the White House a house resolution authorizing reduc- tion in grazing fees on public lands in the west, recommended by the ad- ministration for the relief of cattle raisers
 Adoption of a proposal for crea- ton of a wild game preserve in the upper Mississippi valley also was completed except for the presidents s signature. the house accepting with out amendment bill for that pur- pose already passed by the senate.
 Change In Senate
 A house bill 10 strengthen penalty | provisions of the veterans act was passed by the senate but only after major alterations which may imperil final enactment. The senate struck out sections to liberalize hospital regulations and to extend the life of the vocational training system.
 A bill advocated by Secretary Hoover to provide retirement for disability in the lighthouse service was given house approval after hay 1 ing passed the senate.
 Then by resolution, the house went on record as~ recommending the study of the constitution in every educational institution in the land.
 In an effort to get senate action on the S150,000,00o public buildings bill. Chairman Madden of the house appropriations committee made an effort to attach the measure as a rider to the final deficiency appro. priation bill, but the move required a two-thirds majority, and met with instant objection.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-03
ANNUAL BANQUET
 0F COLLEGE CLUB
Miss Woodward Speaks on Edu.
 cation of Alien Women

The New Britain College club held its annual banquet at the Burritt hotel last evening, Miss Elizabeth A. Woodward, state supervisor of immigration in New York, ad- dressed the meeting after the ban- quet, her topic being, ""A New Country and Women from the Old World"
 She took up the education of foreign women and said that, where the men have night schools to help Americanize them, ties prevent the women from going even If they thought 1t proper to do so. This 2 problem, she said, was particularly important with city so cosmopol- itan us New Britain.
 The American educational prob lem Is unique in sthe history of the world she said, as there Is no homo. geneous group here and the people who have come to this new country have brought with them their varied old-world ideas. One of the great est problems is that of the Russian women, who have not been permit ted any education in their own country. so that they have differ ont educational spirit from the oth- CTS. Education abroad is for chil- dren only, she said, and the women often feel ashamed to go to school and this feeling must be overcome.
 The women need education to re- tain control of their homes, Miss Woodward stated, us the rest of the family, including the children, look down on her if uneducated. Messages sent home 10 parents are often misinterprcted. and this en- dangers the child's position in school and his health. The foreigners can not understand our idea that chii- dren should have a chance at self development and not be expected to support their parents when they reach the earning age, she added.
 The foreign idea is that women should he subordinate and know only about the home, she went on. She suggested that workers visit them and teach them better ways to- conduct their homes and then gradually draw them into larger groups. one of the first of which should be the parents and teachers association Miss Woodward eX- hibted pictures showing how the work could be done.
 Miss Gladys Day rendered two selections on the piano.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-03
10 OPERATE 10
 RESTORE MEMORY
Son of Wealthy SWede Gan
 Remember Nothing

New York, March 3--An opera ton will be performed today on Nils Fischer, son of one of Swcdcn's ncal,hicst mon, in an rlCort 10 TO- ,,orc the memory that left him last December,
 Fischer. after wandering for weeks while police Of many ci'tre sought him remembered who h. was when h. saw his picture on q clrcu- .a- n the B1Uery '. ". C. A. last saturday For almost lhry- months J uarIou-wide search lad been made Tor IIn and almost Sl0un00 Was spcnt ii following out various clues, but un'tl ha found himself he had dropped completely ou. Of inc sight o. thoSc who hunted for him.
 WIrn na went 10 pogice Apu iuuar- '.rs and was identified hy an tm- ,.uye ot his father. h" had only a #.m recollection of wcrks oC aim'esS HiEtjng rom city to city, from one ln,ap .oising house to anoth"r
 Physicians, however, believe N!Schcr's memory oan be restored although now the weeks Of his wan ocring are only a vague. Blurred re- mcmbFancc Of physical hardships, Last night he was taken 10 a hos ptal hero hy F. J. Luster. Wao has taken charge c' him sjnce hc re- }vmbarrd his iiouti,y. He will rc- main there under treatment for some 'imr
 Fischer who Is e2 and civil en- cinecr, came to this country IS months ago 10 study American pro- luction methods. lIe disapreare1 white h, vaS on hi, way here from rhicaco. Ills father is Dallas Fischer, O. Stockholm, who made torfllus in Inc manufacture of machinery.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-03
Foreign Exchange

New York. Mu}u %.--}roroiGn rN- changes stnalN Vuc1atlous Cn cents)
 Great Britain, drm"ud 47f; cables 476l-4, Ca day l1,', on hanks +72 ;-N France: dpmanl .."I'@; rabies 5.o5. Italy: dcmau $1y'g; cah}rS loo. Belgium. dcnam ...ui-; cables 5'l. Germany: d'mani -2.>-. Holland. demand G9.>?. Norwdy d,mna f5.-1. Sweden: d,mud 2G.e%. Denmark: d. mand IT.S-. Swnzura9i. irmuj I@.22. Srwu. demand 14.i- Greece: d .mud 1.5>. Poland: 1"mand 19- 1-l. Ca"rho-SDarka: demand s.9G- T.. Jlgoslavia: demand l.r2 Aus tria: demand .oV14 lumana: de maud .aols. Argentina: d-manl %9.- C.. Eraz:I: demand l1j5- Tohio. demand g 7-S. Montr,"1 so l$-l6.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-03
HEARING MARCH 24 ON
 CHARTER AMENDMENTS
(Continued from First Paec)


 Hole Road" as a part Of the trunk line system is still in committee. This fact is considered good omen among seasoned legislators for evil dently the committee is delving deeply into the facts. It is no secret that the committee is rejecting roads left and right this year, but this road has yet to be turned down. It is understood the committee will take an inspection trip over the road as soon as weather permits.
 Architects w. F. Brooks and D.. K. Perry appeared before the judi ciary committee this afternoon in the interests of a bill to create a state architectural advisory board.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-03
City Items

Follow inc Rcd Arrows 10 Auto Show.--advt.
 The Jolly Dozen whist club mot at the home of Mrs. Thomas Hall yesterday afternoon. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. r s, McMahon Mrs. J. Mcckcr, Mrs. J. Schmidt, Mrs Frank Hart and Mrs c. Gilcr, The club will meet next Monday al the home of Mrs. F. Hornkohl at 7lS- East street.
 Collegiate Dance, Fri. Newington Grange.-adyt.
 The suit of Anthony Muliloli against John J. Gcrdis has been set tied out Of court. Nair X Nair acted for the plaintiff.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-03
CIVIL SUITS FILED

s. Pavano has been sued, for se50 by the Eastern Fruit and Commits sion Co Of New Haven, the plaintiffs claiming that s1S2 is due them. The writ which is returnable in the New Haven city court on March 19. was issued by Nathan c. Sachs. Constable Fred Wrinkle has attached property Of the defendant to the value of S350. Angelo Cianfone, through Alfred Le Witt, has started suit of $75 damages against Guan Sanchis, The writ is returnable in the city court the fourth Monday of March. Wages of the defendant at l.anders, Frary X Clark foundry have been attached.