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New Britain herald., 1925-01-07
REFUSES $500 REWARD
Customs Inspector at SS5 a Month Finds Large Sum and Then Ac- cepts Only Thanks.

Manila, Jan. 7.-Viccnte Lumanug deserves the palm for honesty, modesty and unselfishness. He is a customs inspector at a salary of S35 a month.
 Recently a big steamer carrying an excursion party abound the world, touched at Manila. Vicente, busy with his duties on the docks' found a purse that contained sS,0OO. A card inside revealed the owners name and Vicente sought her out on board her ship and returned the property. Furthermore, he persist ently refused a reward of $500.
 The inspector said nothing of the incident and it never would have become known had not the grateful woman sent a letter to the customs authorities, complimenting them upon their honest servant.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07
Lexington Police Chief
 Wounded in Gun Fight

Lexington, Mass, Jan. 7.-Chicf Of, Police Edward Leavit was wounded early today in battle with four men he found lettering about a building occupied by Cooperative bank. A bullet lodged in the offl- cer's leg but the injury was not seri- ous.
 On his way home from duty Chief Leavit noticed the loiterers and when he went to investigate they opened fire. The chief returned the fire, apparently without result. The four men escaped in an automobile.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07
We're Publishing It

Irene: There goes Gertrude. They say she's engaged to young Nelson. I wonder what the outcome will be-"
 Abigail: Its not the outcome she's interested in. it's the income" |"
 Ruth Oliphant.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07
UNFOLDING THE PRESIDENT
 BN ONE VOTE

Postal workers again are left high and dry in their efforts toward ad- judication of salaries, The senate sustained the veto Of President Cool idge--by one vote.
 President Coolideo's veto would have been ovcrridden had it not been for Senator Nathaniel E. Dial of South Carolina, q Democrat, who was defeated for another term and therefore is a lame duck in the present Senate. Mr, Dial had voted for the salary raise bill at the last session but switched his veto yes- tcrday to sustain the administration.
 And why did Mir. Dial do this? The charge is made that inasmuch as he will be of the federal payroll after this session he is courting the favor of the administration, as he would like to have a federal job He probably expects to be Suitably rewarded" for his action by an ap- \ pointmcnt. After his handsome con- tribution to the cause of 'upholding the President" he has every reason to feel confident about the future.
 Thus political subseryiency based upon political ambition rears it's head at the vital moment and gives postal workers something to think about. No need to ask them what they think, however. They won't blame the exaspcrating result upon the economy complex in the Senate 55 senators voted for the bill to 29 sustaining the veto, a tWo-thlrds vote being necessary-but can place the blame where it belongs, upon politics that anywhere else would be termed CHcdp'
 MT. Dial was the only Democrat voting to sustain the President
 Where was Senator Mclean Of Connecticut during this scrimmage' Did he vote to sustain the Presi- dent D" He did not. Mr. Mclean was
 l among the 21 Republicans who voted for the salary increase bill and against the President, And this after inc recent hectic campaign in Con- nccticut in which "upholding the prcsidcntr was one of the political slogans banded about with prom iscuous abandon, One wonders whether Senator Bingham-to-be' had he been where he is going to be auer his onc-day governorship' would also have "uphcld inc Prcsi- dent" the way MT. Mclean didn't do or whether he would have upheld the postal cmp]oyos. This is a free country and wondering is not yet a crime.
 Al the last session, Senator Bran drgee was among the Republicans who voted for the measure which the President subsequently vetoed, Only three senators voted against the measure al that time compared with '73 for it.
 IL will be noticed from the vote that g hoayy shifting of senators against the bill was recorded yes tcrday. The shifts were brought about through the personal efforts ot President Coolidge, who talked with many senators about the subject anu urged that his veto be sustained; and to similar efforts by the Republican organization in the capital.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07
CODycnicnceS

Prospective boarder: DO you have hot and cold water in this room?"
 Farmers wife: "Yes. hot in the summer, cold in the winter"
 Henrietta Schwab.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07

Example of distinction without difference. Letting the country own Muscle Shoals to keep Wall street from getting it.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07
Member Andlt Burcnu Of Circulation

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation. Tho A. B. c. is a national organization which furnishes newspapers and adver- tlsers with q strictly honest analysis of circulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit. This tnsures protection against fraud in newspaper distribution figures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07
To Be Precise

Mildred; Did Tom kiss you goodnight when he brought you home from the dance, dear?"
 Betty: No goodmorning."
 Edward H. Dreschnack.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07

The ultra-radical's idea of fair play is to let a small country wrong a great one with impunity.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07

The Herald is on sale daily Tn New York at llotalinGs News stand, Times Square; Schultz News stand, Entrance Grand Central 4?nd street.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07

You cant always tell. If they have a bath for each bedroom, they may wait until Saturday night
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07

Correct this sentence: "He ;s laid up with grippe" said the wife. but he speaks to me kindly" Protected by Associated Editors,
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New Britain herald., 1925-01-07
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 The Tricky Triolct Counter
 
 Rock-a-Bye Baby shc put him to sleep. And she rocked him. saw, He said not a peep As she put him to sleep. Into slumber so deep That l watched her with awe. She put him to sleep. With a right to the jaw!
 Frank NJ Dugan. Old Story - in New Words What the school girls of thi' generation call sweet papa" love the former generation called sweeI puppy love. Copyright. 1925. Reproduction
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New Britain herald., 1925-01-07

The only profitable advertising medlum In the City Circulation books and press tour always open 10 advertisers
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07

Sometimes a speaker has to talk at random because he has prepared no memorandum.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07

One reason why girls no longer act natural is because men would act too alarmed natural.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07

The only truly brave man in a fight is the one who knows he is going to get licked.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07

Americansm; Them Wall street sfellers are crooked. l wish l knew
 how to play their game"
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07
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New Britain herald., 1925-01-07

The English-speaking peoples will remain friends. Blood Is thick CT than oil,
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07

Two can live as cheaply as one, but it's hard on the grocer who lets them charge 1t.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07

A hick town is place where they still wear toothpicks down town after lunch.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07

The 1925 cars are more gaudy, but the mortgage Is just as prosaic as ever.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07

The cross word puzzle is doomed. The best minds are beginning to call 1t "helpful."
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07
This Is Not Fish Day
Short and-

Five-year old Minnie was asked by visitor if he might kiss her. She looked dubiously at his heavily bearded face, then said: "Yes, sir, but make 1t snappy."
 Mrs. Edith Wood.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07

A husband has no chance. II he decides to hold out, he is held up,
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07
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New Britain herald., 1925-01-07
Wally the Mystic

He'll Answer Your Questions.
 Somehow A mystic mind is heavens gift Designed to give friendly lift To puzzled folks, so write 10 me; I'll help you very willingly. Dear Wally:
 Gosh, it was so nice l kissed the little lady twice. Today she will not speak to me. What Is the matter?
 c. Q. D. Dear c. Q. D.:
 You made a mess In kissing her. would be my guess It's probably, my boy, that she Is sore because it wasn't three. This Is Not Fish Day Dear Wally;
 would like sheik; The. kind who calls nine times a week. Oh, Wally, try to grant my wish! I'll sign myself,
 Miss Goldie Fish. My dear Miss Fish:
 Do not lose heart. This place is not lovers mart. You catch your own fish. Soon or late You'll hook sucker with good bait.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07
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New Britain herald., 1925-01-07
Liberal Terms

Brown: DO you see that fellow over there? Well he hands out life terms"
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07
Factc dFancies
 By ROBERT QuiiLEN

The army and navy may need many things, but politics isn't one of them.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07

Another time when man gets the last word is when he says: Al. right, then; I'll buy closed one."
 Some women curl their own hair and some have husbands with Dawes vocabularies.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07

The Congressional Record is sol- emn enough, but the congressional record is funny.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07

Whats in name? Well, there's ctance to besOyerlord of the inde- pendent movie concerns,
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07

A funding operation." in simple language, means borrowing money to pay a debt.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07
Gorham: "Oh, so he's a police

Brown: No, he's a dollar a week furniture salesman"
New Britain herald., 1925-01-07

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New Britain herald., 1925-06-12
NOTICE

The Plaiuvile Town Plan Com mission will hold a Public Hearing in the Town Hall, PlainviIle, Conn.,, on Monday evening, June 22nd, at zoo o'clock Standard Time CS'0O o'clock D. $. time) to consider the location of street lines the entire length of Cooke street, and of the building and veranda lines on both sides of Cooke street. as rccom- mended by the Commission and shown on the three section map of Cooke street dated May IS, 1925.
 The street was adopted by the Town in 1879 with the uniform width of 55 it., which width is maintained.
 The recommended building and veranda line is 24 it. on both sides of the street.
 The recommended street, building and veranda lines are shown on the three section map of Cooke street, dated May Is, 1925. drawn by En- ginecr J. \. Mckernan, signed by Chairman ot said Commission and filed with the Town Clerk of Plain vile.
 An parties interested are hereby notified and warned to be present at the hearing on the location and es- tabishmcnt of street, building and veranda lines recommended hy the Town Plan Commission.
 r. T. WHEELER. Secretary.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-12
NO DISAPPOINTMENT
Attempt To Put Over Operation of British Finance Bill Clause Meets With Failure.

London, June . Pl-In the com mittee stage of the finance bill in the house of commons today an at tempt to postpone the operation Of a clause dealing with imperial pref. erence for tobacco. wines. dried and preserved fruit was defeated by a vote of 977 10 93.
 A labor amendment proposed January. 1926 as the date for the imperial preference 10 be made cf- fective. Later the entire preference clause of the finance bill was adopt ed without further divisions.
 During the lengthy discussion that preceded the adoption of the prefer ence clause, J. H. Thomas. who was colonial minister in the Macdonald lahor cabinet, and several other la bor members supported the Bald win governments position favoring imperial preference.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-12
67 ARE GRADUATED
Commencement Exercises Teld To- Day at Worcester Polytechnic In- stitute-Captain Earle speaks.

Worcester. June 12 R)-Worccs- fer Polytechnic institute graduated class of 67 today with the degree of bachelor of science, conferred eight advanced degrees and changed presidents in it's 55th annual com mencement. Captain Ralph Earle, [. S. N., retired. who recently re- signed as Commandant of the tor pedo station at Newport, took over the presidency as successor to Prof. Ira N. Hollis who retires to private fife.
 Captain Earle gave the oration Of the day on the naval defense of America" and after pointing out the strength and weaknesses of the navy he said "as long as the strength of the U. S. navy is kept efficient, not nearly so, but completely and entire Iy so, you will never see a war in the confines of this country, and this nation will continue to be the leader in progress, in tranquility and in the safety of ils Inhabitants"
New Britain herald., 1925-06-12
Ex-NobIeman Seeking
 Place as Chauffeur

New York, June 12 Pl-Claimant to the proud title of prince in Rus sia until the revolution turned him into a refugee, Basile Swiatopoly- Mirski who said he came to this country with Grand Duke Boris, ad- vertised yesterday for job as chauffeur and later told reporters that his greatest ambition is to be- come "a prominent American chaut- fcur." Mir. Mirski, as he said he would call himself in the future said that he had refused to return with Grand Duke Boris because T intend 10 make out what you would call a career for myself in America
New Britain herald., 1925-06-12

asked for an extension Of time. which has been granted.
 Laying New Pipes
 New water pipes ar. being laid In the center of the town 10 avert repetition Of the two breaks in the main which have occurred within the past week, The streets in the center resemble section of wartorn Europe, with several deep holes opened by the spouting water or dug by the gang laying the new pipes. while the pavement in other places rises and falls in waves where the force of the water was not sufficient to burst through.
 Boy Struck By Auto
 Amelia Gnazzio. a l2-year-old boy was slightly injured yesterday after noon when he lost control of his bicycle and wobbled across onto the wrong side of the road in front of an automobile driven by Dr, c. r. Cook. The front wheel of the car passed over the boy, but the lad es- caped with a few scratches on his face, The accident was unavoidable on Dr. Cooks part. and a state pos liceman who witnessed the accident contented himself with reprimanding young Gnazzio.
 Crusaders Leave
 The Church Army Crusaders left for Hartford this morning after spending yesterday in Plainyille as guests of the Episcopal church. They conducted concerts last night in front of the TrumbuIl Electric Mfg. Co. and at the center and services at the church. They are in this country with the avowed purpose Of bringing lapsed communicants back into touch with the church. coming from England with that purpose. Their youthful appearance. fervor ability. and natty uniforms made q pleasing impression on the local residents who attended their services. Discovery Prevents Fire
 Deputy Sheriff E. w. l'urrey pre- vented what might have been a dis astrous fire early yesterday when. in making his rounds. he discovered q blaze in the rear of the Plainville Engineering & Supply Co. on Whit ing street. The fire company was called and responded in quick time. extinguishing the flames before they reached the building, which housed several hundred dollars worth of fireworks at the spot next to where | the fire started.
 Notes
 The Christian Endeavor society of the Congregational church will meet | at o'clock Sunday afternoon. The topic will be Leadership" John Madely will be in charge of the meeting.
 There will be no degree work al the meeting of Martha Eebcltah lodge Monday evening. The womans federation of the Congregational church will hold a summer time fete on the lawn of the church on Thursday evening. June IS.
 Mir. and Mrs Howard Thomas of Concord, N. H., are receiving con gratulations on the birth of a daugh- ter, Mildred, on May 30. Mr. Thomas is a former local resident, and both he and his wife are well known here.
 Miss Dorothy Clayton, niece ol Mrs. r. l.. Benson. is home from S'' Margaret's school, Waterbury, for the summer vacation.
 Hudson Sedan for sale. G. A. Tut tie. l2 Crown str"et-adN, Household furniture, stoves. etc. for sale Sat afternoon, 40 Maple St. Plainyille.-adVt,
New Britain herald., 1925-06-12

will attend the shad bake at Hurd park Sunday going down by auto- mobile.
 The widening of the Mill bridge is now being agitated. The travel over this road has largely increased in the past few years and as the bridge is only wide enough for one car 10 pass at time it has become a dangerous spot and should be taken care of at once.
 Several from here will take ad- vantage of the excursion to New York Sunday.
 John C. Rogers, formerly of this place, was calling on friends in town today.
 On the new time card on the New Haven road which goes into effect Sunday there will be no change on the Middletown branch.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-12
Y CONFERENCE ENDS
Invitation to be Issued for World Session in North America in 1850.

1850.
 Estes Park, Colo, June l2 Rl- Resolutions requesting the National Council of the Young Mems Chris. tlan association to invite the World Conference of the organization tc hold it's 1880 sessions at some point in North Ameroea were adopted al the closng business sessions Of the international assembly of "Y" work. CTS here last night.
 Invitations already have been ex. tended by representative of China and Japan to hold the conference ir those countries.
 Summarizing achievements since the conference opened constituted the order of business last night and included the extension of Y. Nj. c A. work to all boys of various com. munities instead of conhning actiyi. ties 10 members; cooperation with all churches, adoption Of resolutions voicing the need for more volunteer workers and satisfactory methods oi dealing with race questions.
 Miss Margaret Slattery of Maiden Mass. author and teacher, in an ad. dress decried what she described ae the absence of honesty and honor among school children.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-12
INJURED IN FALL
Ansonia Woman Taken to Hospital --TumbIed Down Stairs When One Step Broke.

Ansonia. June 12 P,-Mrs. Jen- nie Siverberg Of 523 Main street, sustained possible interna! injuries and fractured arm, doctors say, when she fell down a flight of stairs in the rear of her home after enc of the steps had given away. She was taken to the New Haven Geo. eral hospital. Members Of the fam fly threatened to bring suit against the owner of the building. Meyer Cohen of DeIhy is said 10 be the owner of the property but hat sev- eral transfers of the property coupled with a mortgage tend 10 make the real owner of the prop erty a puzzle to be solved.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-12
MEMBERSHIP WEARS 1000
Fish and Game Association Now Has 900 Members -- SpcCkIcd Beauties Lead by 10.

The membership of the New Britain Fish and Game association has reached the total of 900, ac- cording to unofficial reports this morning. The exact total is not known, some of the team members having names they have not yet turned in, but there seems to be no doubt that there are at least 900 and that the membership is climb ing well on the way 10 1000.
 In the contest between the two groups, The Grouse and the Speckled Beauties. the latter are said 10 be still about 10 ahead,
New Britain herald., 1925-06-12
Clerk Dying After Being Shot by New York Bandits

New York, June 12 Pl-Riddled by shots from the revolvers of five bandits as he ran today to telephone the police, Joseph Lacher, 19. clerk in an east side joWery store. is dy- ing at Bellevue The bandits es- caped a pursuing patrol wagon in fast touring car. They got noth- ing, the proprietor said.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-12
LA COSTI1 WINS

Paris, June 19 (PD-In the first match of the second round Of the Davis cup elimination tennis matches in the European zone, Rene Ia Coste Of France today defeated Baron De Morpurgo of Italy, 6--O, 6-2, 2-6. G-2.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-12
REPAIRING BALLOONS

Madrid, June 12 tP)-Dispatches today from Vigo said the Belgian pilot, NJ. Veenstra, and his compan- ion, M. Quersin, are at Nova. a Spanish seaport near Corunna, re- pairing their balloon, the Prince Leopold.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-12
TWO ARRESTEDFOR BRICK YARD FIGHT -fh'@Colored Men Get Into Row
 and Fists Fly
 sIMpEINS SENT TO JAIL
Chairman Stevens Reports Progress on American Legion DEase-Boy
 Cuts Knee While in Swimming East Berlin News.

Hamlet Scott and Nelson Mosley, both colored, were arrested about z o'clock last night by Constable Frank Brown on a charge of assault preferred against them by Charles Ruffin, also colored, All three are about 30 years old and are employed at brickyard. living there also. Scott and Mosley were locked up on a charge of assault and battery and will be tried this evening. The nc groes had been drinking, according 10 the constable, and the alleged at tack on Ruffin led to free -for-all fight in the brickyard. When peace once again reigned in the vicinity Ruffin came in and reported 10 the constable. who went out at once and made the arrests. The only evidence that fight of any sort had taken place was huge bump over Scott's eye, the result of one of Ruffin's wild swings.
 Given Jail sentence
 Charles Simpkins Of kcnsington, arrested Wednesday night by Con- stables Brown and Ventres, and charged with assault on his wife and 14-year-old son. was sentenced to six months in jail by Judge George G. Griswold in Berlin town court last night. Both Mrs, Simpllins and her son testified against Simpkins.
 Boy Cuts Knee
 Walter Osealca, II, received an ugly cut on his knee while swim ming yesterday afternoon. The boy either struck his knee on a piece of glass or rock in the bottom, and the gash was such that three stitches were necessary to close it. pr. A, J. Goodwin was called and sewed up the cut.
 SS31,50 Subscribed to Drive
 Chairman Claude w. Stevens of the American Legion endowment drive reported today that sSS7.5O of the s5a3 quota had been subscribed. This is the total for six Of the eight teams, two not having made a re- port,
 Mir. Stevens is satisfied with the progress of the drive and urged everyone who has not been ap- preached and wishes to subscribe to speak to any member Of the Ameri- can Legion. II the quota is not sub- scribed by tomorrow the drive will be continued.
 Resolutions voted
 Resolutions on the death Of Alonzo Sweet were voted drawn up by the secretary and sent 10 the home of the bereaved family at the meeting of the Berlin Sons of Vet erans in the Community house last night. The meeting was exception ally well-attended. the following guests from the Meriden Sons of Veterans camp being present: F. H.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-12
COMPULSORY SERVICE.

Teheran, Persia. June 12 tP)-Thc Persian government has enacted measure making military service compulsory.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-12
Drive Progressing

With the Salvation Army drive drawing to close, Treasurer A. A. Macleod reports that it is nearing the top but still has some distance to go. The campaign officially closes tomorrow. but several factor lies, which have not yet completed