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New Britain herald., 1925-04-23
Librarians Report

The report of the librarian, by Mrs. E. w. Stearns, secretary and assistant librarian, holds many items of interest regarding the operation of the institution during the past year, It follows: ',
 For the year ending January 20, 1925. The library has been open to the public 52 afternoons and 51 evenings during the year. There have been 2,336 visitors during the year, January 30th, 1924 and Janu- ary 7th, 1925 (both coming within the year) each have 0 record of 65, and December 18th showed only 19.
 Cards are also issued to the schools through the teachers, and special cards to scholars who need books for school work. 3,306 books and magazines have been drawn during the year. 1,476 were fiction, 225 non-fiction, 1.2So juvenile and 375 magazines. We are the richer by 105 new books, 27 of these were donated by Forum Book club. Our friends have as usual been most generous in donating books, naga- zines, money, helping in so many ways, we appreciate their kindness and thank them for their thought fitness, Mrs. H. N. Galpln, Miss Ruth Galpin, Miss Florence Bran degee, Miss Katherine Brandegee, Miss Emily Brandegee, Miss Grace Smith, Mrs. H. G. Stcarns, Mrs. z. J. Boardman. Mrs. William Sheppard. John Hodgson, Mrs. Isabelle Step pard.
 We would especially mention the boys books given by John Hodgson, a complete set, fifteen in all of The Rover Boys Series by Arthur M. Winfield. These have been very popular with our juvenile readers.
 Our collectors were very success ful this year and we thank them for their good work. We desire 10 thank all who have assisted in the work of the year and to express our appreciation for their kindly as sistance.
 'TUELT.A W. STEARNS.
 'Secy. and Asst. Librarian"
 K. A. c. Carnival
 An interesting program of cnter- tainment has been secured for to- morrow night at the annual carnival of the Kensington Athletic club, which is being held at Lloyd hall. Those who will take part in the en- tertainment are. Miss Wells, a dancer of New Britain: John Chap man of Berlin magician; DeLowcry and Johnson of Kensington, comedy artists: Mrs. Elizabeth Dougherty of New Britain, songs, and Honey Stewart of New Britain. character songs. The usual attractions will be offered and dancing will be en- loyed. The carnival will end Saturday night.
 Austin is Reappointed
 Henry H, Austin has been reap pointed dog warden of Berlin for the year ending March s1. 1928, accord ing to a communication received to- day by'Town Clerk Arthur l.. Wood ruff and J. NJ. Whittlesey state com- missioner of domestic animals. Mr. Austin has held the position of dog warden for several years and has always discharged his duties ably.
 To Start Junior Endcayor
 The first meeting of the Junior Endeavcr society of the Kensington Congregational church will be held tomorrow afternoon at 5:S0 o'clock. under the direction Of Mrs. Douglas Behers, superintendent Miss Edna
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23

apply Phillips Milk of Magnesia. all this soreness, itching and tired ness disappears Just pat it on, it dries instantly. Nothing else stops foot odors, relieves foot soreness and foot weariness so promptly as this harmless antacid
 Insist upon genuine Phillips Milk of Magnesia." All drugstores sell 25-cent bottles.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23
COMPLAIN OF BLASTING

Several complaints were received by the police this morning over blasting being done on West Main street where the new Raphael building is under construction. The compliments said that stones, sod and boards are being hurled through the air by the blasts. endangering nearby property. One of the stones crashed through window in the fifth floor of the Russell & Erwin plant, it is said.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23
Passion Play to Be
 Given in 193O. Not 1928

Oberammnrgau. Germany, April 2S There will ho no Passion Play in 1928, as has been crronorously an- nounced from time to time, Th, next production will be in 1920. The 1922 series was two years late owing to the unstable condition Of Ger many after the revolution. Beginning with 1920. the 10-year interval will again be observed.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23
Ra12, Itchy Toes
 Sore, Tender Feet

Irritating acid preparation from the foot pores produces and az gravates cracked toes, itching be- tween toes, raw ness and tender, aching, swollen feet.
 The u1onlptlt yO1t
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23
CONTINUES DRIVE
 FOR PERSONAL TAX
Collector Riley Gives Police List
 Of 30 Delinquents
LAMONT IS SENT TO JAIL
Second Conviction For Driving Auto While Under Influence of Liquor --Chautauqua Officers Elected Finnegan to Sing in Bristol.

Delinquent personal taxpayers to the number of about 50 will appear in court on Saturday to explain their failure 10 settle accounts with Tax Collector Francis E. Riley, according to an announcement from the tax collectors office this morning A group of 5S delinquents paid court costs yesterday In addition to the tax, because of their continued in- difference to the collectors requests for payment. Warrants are being served today by Detective Sergeant Daniel McGillicuddy on those who have been found wanting.
 As soon as the personal tax list is cleared, drive will be made against property owners who have long deferred accounts, charged against them. The clearing up pro- cess has been started by the tax col- lector in an effort to settle up his books as far as possible. In several cases, it has been found that &C., counts have been charged where persons were exempt through war service. The production of the pro- per credentials acted the same as payment in that the accounts were erased from the books.
 Thaufaun,,o nAEpore VHI,n&o1
 Frank B. Tibbits was reelected president of the Bristol Chautauqua at largely attended and enthusias- tic guarantors held in the Congre- gational Parish house last evening, Other officers elected are as follows: First vice-president, Charles s. Joy: second president, stephen M. Wells, third president, Miss Ruth Sessions; secretary. Earl j.. Arnold; treasurer, Miss Ethel Leish- man.
 A tentative outline Of the Chau- tauqua program was given.
 LaAfont Jailed
 Six months in jail was the penalty imposed upon William G. LaMont in the police court this morning by Judge Joseph M. Donovan for driving under the influence of liquor. He was arrested following an acci- dent on Broad street at Preston street when the car which he was driving colIided with pole and turned over. The car was badly damaged. Bonds were fixed in case of appeal at $500.
 It was the second time that La Mont has been charged with driving while under the influence of liquor. He served jail sentence as the re- suit of an escapade on the boule- yard last June, at which time his license was suspended for one year
 He had no drivers license at the time of his arrest yesterday. Officer Strup attempted to stop the man as he crossed Main street at the Memorial Boulevard but in spite of the fact that the stop signal was set against him, LaMont continued on his way
 Orchestra Changes Name
 The New Departure orchestra will henceforth be known as the Ritmore orchestra. The change, however, is only in the name and not in man. agement or personnel. The per sonneI of the orchestra is as follows: R. J. Mcfarland, banjo. director and manager; William Murphy, violin; R. I.upein, piano; Charles Tanner, drums; r. Cots, saxophone- trumpet; C. H, Mason, saXophone; C. F. Beck CT, trumpet-Xylophonc; William
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23

Superintendent of Schools H. S. Libby met the local school teachers yesterday afternoon at the Lewis high school, and several important
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23

The four nights bazaar given by the United Catholic societies opened in the town hall last evening.
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SOUTHINGTON NEWS

E. L. Thorpe, 76, died last eve- ming at his home in Milldale. MT. Thorpe, long time resident of that borough, was a leading: member Of TrrmbuIl post, c. A, R.. and Eureka lodge, l. o. o. r. He leaves his wife, two sons, Russell Thorpe and Dr. Raymond Crockett of Waterbury and two daughters, Mrs. r. C. Ely and Miss Julia Crockett of this town
 Funeral services will be held at his late home at o'clock Saturday afternoon, Rev. MacH. Wallace, pas tor of the Plainville Congregational church, officiating. Trumbull post will be in charge of the burial, which will be made in Quinnipiac ceme- tery.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23
Dislocatcs Hip in Fall

Walter Barrows, age S9 years, of lo7 West Main street suffered q dislocated hip in fall near his nome yesterday. He was leading ms horse through the yard to the barn when he slipped and fell Wrenching his leg. Dr. George F. Cook attended him and slipped the limb back into place. MT. Bartoys IS resting comfortably at his home today.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23

Edward Hemingway, 2, died yes- tcrday at his home in Cheshire. He was a veteran of the world war. He leaves his wife and his mother Mrs
 Burton Mott of this town. Funeral services will be held tomorrow aft ernoon at the Bradley Memorial chapel in Oak Hill cemetery. Rev. G. C. l.audenslagcr, pastor of the First Baptist church, will conduct them. Interment will be in Oak HiR cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23
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matters were taken up. A commit tee of teachers is now carrying on an examination of the text books used here and is seeking to ascertain if they fully cover their subjects. Miss
 Mary J. Buckley, supervisor of, the southington Public Health associa- tion. and Miss Rausch, the assccia- ton nurse, were present at the meet ing and reported on health work in the schools.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23

Lewis highs basketball team was shut out by Bristol high at the Sand Hill grounds here yesterday after noon, the locals being unahe to solve the offerings Of Coferford. Nelson worked well for the home team, allowing the heavy hitting vis- itors only five runs, but his mates were unable to do anything in the batting line. The score:
 Bristol ...... 001 020 2O0-5 F ? Southington . 900 900 000-0 II
 Batteries; Coferford and White; Nelson and Bowers.
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"Clean-up Day" was a success here, according to the borough off cials, property owners cooperating in satisfactory manner and placing such large quantities of gathered-up rubbish in front of their homes that the collecting wagons were unable to take it. all yesterday and were forced to finish their work early this morn ing.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23

FOR RENT1S rooms. all improve
 ments. Al Broad St. Phone 127,
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23
Infant Recovering

Herbert Weston. son of Fred Weston of South Washington street, IS recovering at St. Francis hos pitaI from a serious attack of con- FuIsions' He was seven months old yesterday and it was seized with the attack last Monday at it's home. He was attended by Dr. George r. Cook ana Inc case was so serious that it was decided to send 1t to the hos- pital Tor treatment. He has re- sponded very well, according to his father
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23

The first meeting of the Junior Endeavcr society of the Kensington Congregational church will be held tomorrow afternoon at 5:S0 o'clock. under the direction Of Mrs. Douglas BeMers, superintendent. Miss Edna
Evening star., 1925-01-21
RUNAWAY DRIVER
INJURIES WOMAN
Victim Has Skull Broken.
AutOiSt Is Accused of
lnt0xiCatiOn.

"hit-and-run" motorist early to-
day bore down on two colored women
crossing at Twenty seventh and NJ
streets, crashed into one of them.
inJuring her seriously, and sped away
before the other woman could get the
tag number.
Mary Sedgwick, 90. of 2704 p street,
was the woman knocked down. She
received a fracture of the skull and
internal injuries. She is in a pre-
carious condition at Freedman's
Hospital. Mrs. Margaret Walker, 20,
mother-in-law of the injured woman,
narrowly escaped being struck
Several other traffic collisions or
violations were reported overnight.
Owen Lowe, 81, a chauffeur, 2113
street, was required by the police
to furnish bond of $500 for his ap-
pearance in Traffic Court to answer
a charge of reckless driving. He
was arrested near Soldiers Home
yesterday afternoon after his car
had collided with the curb. it is
charged.
Driver Is Accused.
The automobile of Noah II. Lyon,
1925 Fairmont street, driving west
into Euclid street from Fourteenth,
last night collided with the auto
mobile or John L. Gilmore, 1925 I
street, dana ging both machines.
Policemen Deyoe and Blick of the
tenth precinct arrested Lyon and
charged him with driving while in
toXicated and collidiug. Lyon fur
nished d bond of 5000 for his ap-
pearance.
j. g. Johnson, colored, 80, 1915 c
street southeast, was injured by a
taxicab at New Jersey avenue and K
street early today. J. a Chase, 81
Fenton place, driver of the taxicab,
took Johnson home after he had re-
ceived first aid at Emergency Hos
pital.
While crossing at the intersection
of Woodley road and Wisconsin ave
nue. yesterday morning, Seth Bow
man, colored \52, 443 Franklin street.
was Knocked down by a street car
and injured about the head Physi-
clans at Georgetown University Hos
pital rendered first aid
In an effort to arrest an uufdenti-
fed colored driver of an automobile
for alleged reckless driving at Nine
teenth and l. streets shortly before
midnight, Policeman J. H Hunt of
the third precinct jumped on the run
ming board of the car. fell, and one
wheel of the vehicle passed over his
right foot. The driver of the car
failed to stop. The policeman was
slightly injured
Evening star., 1925-01-21

AT FOUR CORNERS
Utilities Commission to Con-
slider West End Citizens
Petition Tomorrow.

The Public Utilities Commission to-
morrow will consider the petition OF
the West End Citizens Association
for installation of street car loading
platforms on Pennsylvania avenue
At Twenty second, Twenty fourth
fwenty-fifth and Twenty sixth
streets.
The Capital Traction Co. has
advised the commission that. while
t regards platforms as beneficial &c
pedestrians at points where larC
tumbers OF persons board cars, the
'ompany does not believe there Is
utficient justification for them at the
intersections mentioned.
he Capital traction Co, however
recommended that. a platform
e placed on the west side of Fif
eenth street, just south o. + street
here pedestrian was struck anc
illed recently, by an automobil,
hile standing in the safety zon,
Iarked by white lines.
Headley for Platforms
Inspector Headley, chief of tn,
raffic bureau, has advised the com
aission of his approval of the neN
'latforms on upper Pennsylvania
avenue.
II. G.. Kotz. traffic engineer of tn,
Utilities comission, has reported tina
he favors the erection Of posts to des
gnate safety zones for street cal
t3ssengerS.
Discussing the question today. Ear
+. Fisher, secretary TO the utilitie,
commission. said he does not believe
hat safety zones designated merely
by the painting of white lines pro-
ide sufficient safety for persons
Faitfng for cars.
Evening star., 1925-01-21
FRIENDS SEEK WOMAN
WHO FLED NURSING HOME
Former Government Clerk Escapes
by Rope From Second
Story Window.

BY means of n rope Miss Kathleen
Hunter, 33 years old, former War
Department clerk, late last night de-
parted from second-story window
n Il nursing home, 1910 Belmont road.
according to a report to the Women's 5
bureau of the Police Department, and
search for her was instituted by the
police
Miss Hunter, former resident of San
Antonio, Tex, resigned her position
in the War Department less than two
months ago because of the impaired
condition of her health, and Mrs. Olive
Ross, in charge of the welfare serv-
ice in the department, is interested
in her. 1t is said that Miss Hunter
was at liberty to leave the nursing
home at any time.
Some time after her disappearance.
1t is stated, Miss Hunter appeared at
the home of a friend, remained a
short time and left, saying 1t was her
intention to get into communication
with Mrs. Ross today. Friends are
not alarmed over her disappearance
1t is stated, believing she will be
found with one Of them
Evening star., 1925-01-21
GIRL IA KIDNAPPED
AT DOOR OF HOMT
Screams Heard by Mother, an'
Gruff Voice Said, Hurry, Damn
You," Cumberland Police Told.

Special Dispatch TO The Star
CUMBERLAND, Md, January 21.-
Police and citizens are searching to-
day for Frances Mowen, Ia years old
who was kidnapped from the door OF
her parents home here at 1890
o'clock last night.
Wilbert Mowen, the father, appeal
ed for aid. saying the girl was sum
moned to the door, snatched off her
feet and borne away. Her mothel
heard her scream and the gruff
voice OF an unidentified man said:
Hurry, damn you"
a moment after this the whirr o,
an automobile engine was heard anC
Is Mowen and other members of tn.
family rushed from the house to in
vestigate they were greeted by moth
ing but the darkness and silence Of
night.
Evening star., 1925-01-21
Y FUND S24,769.
Drive for $4,000 Passes Halfway
Mark Here.

The total of the fund for the y.
NJ. c. a. drive for $4,000 reached
S24,I69 yesterday noon, it was an
nounced at the daily luncheon held
in the Ebbitt House The speaker
for the day was DIR. George Otis
Smith.
Merritt o. Chance and his team re-
ported the largest amount of sub
scriptions for the day, $3.50, and again
took the lead away from y. II. Law
son and his team workers, who on
Monday won first honors. DR.. Ever
EFT NJ. Ellison and Mrs. Grace Angus
were yesterday awarded the prize for
the best individual efforts.
DR.. Smith, who is director of the
Geological Survey, in emphasizing the
need for supporting the local Y. NJ
c. A. called attention to the fact
that it is practically self-supporting
but that certain features of the work
must be met by the public. For 10
years he was president of the associ-
alton and is well acquainted with its
administration.
Evening star., 1925-01-21
DIES AT AGE OF 81.
Mrs. Susannah Bird Davis Was
Native of Missouri.

Mrs. Susannah Bird Davis, 81 years
old and resident of this city nearly
seven years, died at the residence OF
her daughter, Mrs. A. l.. Lee, 14l5
Newton street, yesterday.
Mrs. Davis was born in Hannibal
Mo, and had among her ancestors
members of old Virginia and Ken
lucky families. She was a member
Of the Mount Pleasant Congrega-
tional Church. She leaves a son
George a. Davis. Of Mansfield, Ohio
a sister, Mrs. Kate Phelan, of ST
Louis, Mo: a brother, Abram Bird, OF
Quincy, Ill, and her daughter, Mrs
Lee. of this city.
Funeral services will be conducted
at the residence tomorrow morning
At 10 o'clock. Rev. DR.. Walter A
Morgan, pastor of Mount Pleasant
Congregational Church, will officiate
Interment will be private in For,
Lincoln Cemetery.
Evening star., 1925-01-21
TWO MEN ARE HUNTED
IN THEFT FROM BANK
Package of Tax Data Taken, Ap-
parently in Belief It Con-
tanned Bonds.

Arrest of two men suspected OF
stealing a package of income Ia X
data from the American Security and
Trust Co, Pennsylvania avenue and
F1tteenth street, several days ago,
was directed in Il message sent out
by Inspector Clifford l. Grant, chief
or detectives, yesterday afternoon.
The men appeared in an office of the
banking firm on three occasions, dur
ing a time that bonds of the Wash
ington Railway and Electric Co. were
being distributed, each time asking
to see a clerk who was temporarily
absent.
1t is thought by the police that the
men believed they were obtaining a
package of the railway bonds. The
tax return data is said to have been
taken on the occasion of the mems
last visit Officials of other banks
have been requested to have their
employees on the alert for the pair.
Evening star., 1925-01-21
SHANGHAI FOREIGN
SETTLEME ENTS SAFE
Naval Dispatch Says Troops Are
Sufficient to Hold Back De-
feated Chinese.

\ dispatch to the Navy Department
last night said senior naval officers
at Shanghai considered the number
of troops there sufficient to keep the
defeated Chinese forces out of the
foreign concessions in the city.
The line for protection of the for
eign settlements, established during
the disturbances in Shanghai last fall,
will be reoccupied, the message added,
Evening star., 1925-01-21
D. C. UNDERTAKEN DIES,
Charles S. Zurhorst Third of Fam
lily to Own Business.

Charles S. Zurhorst, owner of the
Zurhorst undertaking business, and
prominent in Masonic circles in the
District of Columbia, died at his resi-
dence, 301 East Capital street today
after lingering illness. He was
Of the third generation of his i'm
mediate family to own the business.
his father and grandfather having
owned it before him.
Evening star., 1925-01-21

and such forceful measures as the
occasion requires" will be used.
summarizing the situation in the
vicinity Of the city, the message said
the Shanghai-Nanking Railroad had
been cut several times and rolling
stock damages and that uncertainty
prevailed at Nanking, where small
British and japanese landing paEt .es
were ashore. The L. S. S. Pigeon
was alongside the Standard Oil Co.
concession with Il landing force held
in readiness.
Evening star., 1925-01-21
Former Hotel Man Dies.

RED CREEK, n. Y, January 21.-
William G. Leland. 50, once pro
prietor Of the Grand Central Hotel
New York City, and formerly a resi-
dent of Cincinnati Ohio, died at th'
home Of his sister, Mrs. Edgar
Bulls, here last night. lie retireC
about 10 years ago.
Evening star., 1925-01-21
DENIES ST, 400 DEBT.
Dentist Files Plea on Residential
Loan.

Carroll f. Bingham, a dentist. yes
arday filed a plea in the District
'upreme Court denying that he is
indebted to Higbie & Richardson, real
estate brokers, to the extent of 81, 400,
n connection with a loan on his resi-
Ience. 1920 Sixteenth street. He says
n agent of the plaintiff secured his
signature to an application for a loan
1t a time and place when the agent
knew the defendant could not read il.
The dentist is represented by At
lorneys Barbour, Keith, McCandlish &
iarnett.
Evening star., 1925-01-21
Clear Soups

Every home maker knows that
upon the clarity of her consomme
depends much Of her reputation as
= good cook. She will be glad to
know that grease and fat can be
easily removed from soups, stews
and gravies by wrapping piece OF
ice in cheeSecloth and passing it
rapidly over the surface OF the
liquid.
Ind if she is especially 7ciSe
she 7piH make certain that her
tee is ttUc 1Iacricnl-mddc
from filtered drinking lcater.
Evening star., 1925-01-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF Personal
Tax Appeals District Of Columbia. January
Ei 1925 5-Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Personal Tax Appeals of the District
Of Columbia Will he in session at the District
building. Room l03, from February to March
8. 1928 both inclusive. sundays and legal holi-
days excepted. WILLIAM L. RICHARDS,
assessor u. &, Chairman Board of Personal
Tax Appeals.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
Holdars Of W. T. Galiiher & Brother. ICc., for
tho election OF trustees for the ensuing year
and for the transaction Of such other busi-
ness as may properly come before said meet
ing viii be held q the office OF the cor
poration. corner SOth and X SITS. NV, Wash
4aStou, D. c.. at $50 pm, January ~, 1873.
T. EMERY C. CAIIIHER Secretary.
Evening star., 1925-01-21
ANNUAL REPOR7

Nashlngton, y. z, JanuaTy II, IVZ3.
The undersigned, being the president and a
ma jority Of the Board Of Trustees of the Geo.
81 Barker Co, a corporation OF the District OF
'oumba, do hereby certify that the capital
stock of said compny is One Hundred and
TWENTY-FIVE Thousand Dollars, all OF which
: fully paid, and that there no debts OF
said compny except current expenses
FLORA, B. WEIGH,