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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-23
CHARACTER, NOT
RICHES, IS BEST
Honor, Ability TO Earn Living,
Judge Gafney's Ideal


The heritage OF an honorable
name and the ability TO earn their
.,, u,4u /. H. o.. van,.h,o IN
w -, ,,- .,n
quest any man can 'e"'e h'a oH''-
dren, according to Judge b. +. Gaff-
ney, who addressed the members of
the Kiwanis club at noon at the Bur-
rift hotel.
The indge took as his theme, "The
attitude OF mind" He said the
American democracy believes that IN
the education of youth all should be
treated exactly the same. This. he
said. could not be done. He said
the genius will not work satisfactor-
uv " hooked TO the same yoke as
the dullard. at Is impossible to
hook the poet and tho plodder to-
rether. one will see the rainbow and
the other will see the mud and fol-
low IT," he declared.
youth must be taught the prin-
ciples of good citizenship and neigh
hor,,ness. We must get an, attitude
OF n1lnQ IN OUT tulIuEtl' ! nv w
xtruction thew get from school books
ia not sufficient.
"you don't succeed in your bust
ness until YOU get an attitude OF
mind. This attitude OF mind is Gre
.ted by training and discipline The
speaker quoted the old proyerb, IF
Won want to keep the good, associate
with the good"
He said the Kiwanians were what
they are because of their social con,
tact. "Out of social contact comes
our stimulus for life. You get TINS
contact through your clubs, schools
associations and churches" he said
Citing some OF his obscryances II
40 years OIL the bench Of probate
court, Judge Gaffney stated thai
1.-The probate court reaches from th'
cradle beyond the grave and througf
the ages beyond" He cited exam
r,es OF cases handled by the cour
from the giving of a name TO
homeless founding to the appointing
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-23
Bargain Rates for Radium
May Be Expected Shortly

Brussels. Sept. % Rl-Bargain
.1atecs on radium are foreseen by ex-
pcrts in the development of the Bel
gian Congo radium industry. At
present the price OF radium is L.
100000 francs a gramme, but the
discovery of further radium-hearing
deposits in the Congo is tending to
cut the price. Hope is expressed by
the experts that before many years
radium will he produced at a price
that will make it available in the or
binary hospital service.
The Congo thus far is said TO have
produced $50 IN of the $40 grammes
said to be the worlds supply.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-23
identifies NOTES
IN SPRAGUE SUIT
Gen. Woods Political BaCker
TeStiHeS at Trial

Chicago, Sept. % R-rromssory
notes indicating the advanced $3.50
600 in loans to further the 1870
campaign Of Major General Leonard
Mood for the republican presi(a ntia'
nomination were identified today 10y
Colonel William Cooper Proctor of
Cincinnati, in his suit for $50, 4O9'5S
against Colonel A, A, Sprague Of
Chicago.
Colonel Proctor admitted under
cross-examiration that he would not
he surprised II there We're other
notes raising the total to approx
matoly $70o.ooo.
His suit Is for onc-half Of 800
600 note bearing tho signature OF
Colonel Sprasue, admitted by Colo
| nnl Proctor today to be the only note
that he remembered was ndorsed by
anyone except himself.
Colonel Sprageu contends that the
note was signed by him to indicate
TO the bank OF which he vas A d.
rector hat it was business sponsored
nv him and that he did not act as a
CO -guarantor.
In a long debate before Federal
Judge Slick of Indianapolis counsel
for Colonel Spraguc insisted that
Colonel Proctor was General Wood S
Campaign committee"
1--WE can prove that without a
doubt" counsel said.
"Thcrc never was a meeting OF
Leonard Woods campaign commit
ttcc and there never was any authorl-
cation for such 4 committee" pur-
sued Attorney John S. Butler, with
out authorization there could have
been no committee"
Colonel Proctor insisted that The
committee consisted of several me1
of national prominence, including
Major General Glenn and Brigade
General w. B. Burt, neither o
whom now In is active service, ant
all of whom were equally responsible
with him for the funds he PERSONALLY
made available TO further Genera
Woods campaign,
Colonel Proctor admitted. now
ever. that he never had discussed tn
, question of the campaign commit
G tee.
> "Dou you mean to say that wou'
hold this army officer Burt, respor
sible for 100000" asked NJ
= Miller.
Colonel Proctor replied in the at
=, firmativc.
Il He denied that he had told Colt
:, mel Sprague, who was treasurer
: the Leonard Wood campaign tia
the money he advanced could be r.
gardcd as a donation unless SUIT
Gent contributions were received
offset the huge amount that he mac
-. available.
= He denied also that he had STATE
u that he wanted his contributions
,, appoar in the guisc Of loans becau
y he did not want II TO appear IN
General Wood. in the event Of nor
instion Was indebted TO any indiNl
nal
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-23

I'm English. I am quite capable
of expressing whatever ! have TO
say In your language, but should the
occasion arise We have with us
Marquis De Chambrun and other
members OF the party who can speak
fluently In either tongue. We antlci-
pate no difficulty on that score"
Two extra cars were attached to
the regular 1910 Washington train
for the commission. combination
parlor and dining car, "Tho Dam-
ford" and a baggage car.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-23
RAILROADS ALONE
Showing STRENGTH
Other Issues Show Conflicting
Price Movements

Wall Street: Conflicting price |
movements marked trading in The |
stock market today with only the |
railroads shares displaying a con-
sistent upward trend. Indications
that August earnings would be uni
| formy favorable stimulated buying
Of the carrier stock, many of which
advanced one to three points and
maintained most of their gains de-
spite intermittent proft-takng.
The increased demand for these
issues was partly traceable to COM
mission house adViccs recommending
a transfer Of speculative operations
to this group, Selling pressure was
frequently encountered elsewhere IN
the list, although selected buying
took place In the tobacco. public
utility and mercantile issues,
A sharp break in cotton prices
following the issuance of the govern
ment crop report contributed to the
unsettled tone. Equipment, oil. In
dependent steel and high priced mo-
! tor issues and such preventative
industrials as American Can were
freely pressed for sale, although
trading showed a tendency TO turn
dull as prices were forced down. ~
slight easing of the call money rate
failed to have much effect on trad
= ing.
! Wall street opening - Renewed
buying OF the motor sharcs togclh'r
v with a broadening demand LOT ran
= issues impaired urn tone 10 Tue
stock market at todaS opening
. Chrysler led tho antomon'Ie gronl
: with an initial gain OF about three
II points with Ne" YORK Con'ra| NOT
' FOLK d western ana IrlSco among
the most active railroad issues.
e Investment buying of the rallroa'
= shares in response to the taNorapl'
: August earnings statements heIp''
N to turn the trend OF price" uetn"el
~ upward within the t1rst halt houl
u Operations tor the rise also "er'
D. resumed in pivotal 'hdus'rla snch a
American Can and General El"ClrlC
u while Increased public buying o
i loW-p priced motors quickly li'''
~ StudcbaEor, Paige aud hnpp 10 h'N
" high levels for the year ChryS''
" extended lis gam 10 So polht'
On touching l6'. American Iobacc
OF and Reynolds Tobacco ~ we're !
III demand, the latter rising more tina
III two points to a new top price q
30 y. Marland ana HeN'ral otHC
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-23
William T. Hartman.

Tho funeral Of William 7, Hart
man, who died suddenly Monday
night at his homo, Red Terrace,
Hamdcn, New Haven, was held this
afternoon at o'clock at Erwin
chapel this city. Rev. DR., George w.
G. Hill, pastor of South Congrcga-
tional church, offiCiated. Pail bear
crs were Exalted Ruler Dudley 7.
Holmes. Ernest n. Humphrey, Har-
~ C. Brown, Frederick A, Parsons,
Richard Covert and John A, An
drews Of the New Britain lodge OF
Elks. Burial was in Fairvicw ccmc-
terry.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-23
Deaths
William r, Harmon.

William T. Harmon. formerly a
resident of New Britain, died this
morning at the residence of his
son, Professor Frederick r. Harmon,
of AZ Ludlow street, Waterbury. The
funeral will be held Friday morn
ing at o'clock at st, Margaret's
church. Waterbury, and intermont
will be in st. Agnes cemetery. AL
bany. n. Y.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-23
Run ON RANK ENDS

WilHmantic, Sept IS tP'-Thc run
IN the savings department Of the
WilHmantie Trust Co. which began
for some unaccouniable reason on
Monday was over today. There
were no Withdrawals between II and
o'clock today aud tn" demands for
deposits in the morning were light.
Many dopositors who had withdrawn
money redcposited il.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-23
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors for the kindness and sym
pathy shown US during our recent
bereavement in the death Of our be-
loved daughter and sister, also for
the beautiful floral offerings receiv-
ed. We especially wish TO thank
Dept. IS of the Stanley Works.
(Signed) Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley
Chojnicki and family.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-23
uAcEN GOES POORLY.

Chicago Sept. .S Fl-Walter Ha-
gen. defending his title in the pro
frssional golfers association cham
picnship tournament here, had the
third poorest score for the first nine
holes TODAY, making a IS. but gained
lead Of two up over Mike Brady
Who reuuired 40 strokes,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-23
Robert William Cochran,

The funeral Of Robert William
Cochran was held this afternoon at
. O'Clock at II. c. Porter Sons
funeral home, Rev. Theodore A.
Greene, pastor Of the First Congre-
gational church. officiating. Burial
was In lrarview cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-23
Mis-. srEPPE sHoMEREn

\ miscellaneous shower vas ten
dered Mrs. Howard Steppe last eve
ming at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Robert Erwin of Erwin place. Mrs
Stepps was formerly Miss Dorothy
TAYLOR Of Short Beach and now re-
Z les on Erwin place, this city, She
vas the recipient of many gifts
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-23
Frank ZicziileWiC1

The funeral of Frank Ziez,llewicz
who was killed at Harris Corier on
the Ploinyille road Sunday. was held
this morning from his home, 9S
Grove street and from the Sacred
Heart church at 1880 o'clock. A
solemn high mass of requiem was
celebrated by Rev. Alex kowalc1yk,
Rev. Walter Now akowski was dea-
con and Rev. r, Kotowski, sub
deacon. Burial was In Sacred Heart
cemetery,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-23
CORE As sI-RSTTrITE

Concord, n. H. Sept, - tP'-Cokc
was favored as substitute for an
thracite at a coal conference here
today by GOV, John C. Rynant and
attended by dealers from all sec
lions Of the state. state Forester
John II. Foster said that New Haur-
shire had plenty Of wood availahle
in case Of emergency,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-23

Thomas ". O'COnnOr

The funeral of Thomas w. O'Con-
nor. who died yesterday at his home,
- Bassctt street, will be held to-
morrow morning. A solemn high
mass will be celebrated at ~ o'clock
at st. Josephs church. Interment
will be in st. Marys cemetery,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-23
MITRDERER INSANE.

Havana. Sept. rs P,-Adniel Mac
Sweeney, charged with the murder
of Henry f. Morris. manager OF
Swift a. Company in Cuba, was pro-
nounced insane by commission OF
musicians when his trial began TO-
a
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-23
LIFE COLLINS FOUND

Sioux City, la, Sept. % RGLee
Collins. father of Floyd Collins VINO
died in Sand Cave, Ky. has been
found. He disappeared Sunday out
saws he was visiting friends IN a
Sioux City suburb. He is operating
a show at the Interstate fair here.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-23
IIIANEET-nAMATO

The Wedding of Nicola ChanEet
and Miss Adelaide Damato, daughter
If Mr.. and Mrs, Samuel Damato ~
- Oak street, took place this morn
inE al st. Mary's church,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-23
FIGHT POSTPONED

Philadelphia. Sept. IS up - The
boxing bout between Tommy Iough-
for shibe Park tonight. has been
for shike Park tonight, has been
postponed until tomorrow night BE-
cause Of cold ana threatening wealth
ef,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-23
CarmclIa and Rose Averso

The funeral Of CsrneIla and Rose
Averso, twin daughters of Mr., and
Mrs. Peter ANerso Of 2sl LaWlor
street, was held this morning at 9
o'clock. Burial was in 81. Mary's
cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-23
uI.sRANn SIZES FOR nINORCT

Joseph Amendols has brought suit
for divorce from his wife. Agnes
Butler Amendola. claiming desertion,
He seeks the custody Of their minor
children.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-23
EXCHANGES AND BALANCES

New York Exchanges, Sgi,0OO,-
goo; balances. 100000.
Boston - Exchanges. $4,000, 600;
balances. 10000, 600,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-23
Wall Street Briefs

August earnings OF the New York,
Chicago & st. Louis nickel Plate"
gained over those OF the same
month last year, surplus after
charges amounting TO s5S9,95a
against s520,2l9, Surplus for the
eight months this year increased
nearly S1,O00O0O over the same pc
Rod of 1924 to s3,2S7,eOS against
s2,S75,613.
Third quarter earnings OF the
Ohio Leather Co., are understood TO
be sufficient to cover first and sec
ond preferred dividend require
monts with balance for the COM
mon stock. A payment on account
OF accumulated dividends on the
second preferred is looked for next
month. September earnings are re-
ported to be running ahead of those
In August,
Directors of the Reynolds Tobac-
CO Co.. have decided to retire all OF
the outstanding $2O,00000O prefer
red stock at $50 a share. Although
January /, 1926 is named as tho
formal redemption date, the com
pany will make payment on October
l for all shares delivered to the
Equitable Trust Co.. transfer agents
EuroSa Vacuum Cleaner Co., earn
ed s2.l6 a share In the first half o
1925 with net profit of s541,97S aft
er expenses and federal taxes. TIL
second quarters net dropped II
s1O7,S02 compared with $371,17
the preceding quarter. The hal
years sales were s4,S1S,591.
Price reductions varying from |
. to 80 cents a yard marked the open
ing today Of the American Woole
= company's spring liens OF women
, wear, showing products of 90 mills
: Rayon and silk effects were featured
Western Oh & Refining Co. ha
been organized to take over IN
Western Refining Co., the Henderso
Petroleum corporation and the j
Lendrecie oil Well, producing an
refining properties In California tt
~ companies have combined produt
ton of $500 barrels from % produ'
ing wells. The Western Refining
Marketing CO., a subsidiary, h;
been formed with headquarters
II London to handle European market
- Merger OF the Phillips Wire Go.
;, PaWtucket, r. J., and the Safety Ii
r. sulatcd Wire & Gable Co., Bayonn
g IN. J., will take form tomorrow vi
- A. public offering Of the stock of Il
consolidated companies, both
~ which are large manufacturers
% wire and cable The annual outp
~ Of tho Phillips company Is abo
100000.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-23

Only about one flower in every ten
species have any odor.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-23

TREASURY STATEMENT
rroasnrv balance ...... S99,SG2,tl9
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-23

Price reductions varying from 10
to 80 cents yard marked the open
ing today OF the American WOODEN
companys spring liens of women's
wear, showing products Of 90 mills.
Rayon and silk effects were featured.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-09-23

Phoenix Fire ..........57O $50
Tray'lcrs lns OK rights. 700 1925
TraI'lorS Ins GO rights. 2gO
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23

to look.
He began by looking in all the
stumps and dead trees for holes.
He found several. but he had no
way of climbing UP to these hol-.,
and looking In them. You know
Peter cannot climb. So he was no
wiser than before.
ITS of no use for me to look
M In trees or stumps,' muttered
Peter, III his home is up in one
of those places certainly can't
find IT. But if it isn't up in tree
or stump ! ought TO be able to
find it."
So then Peter began to look
around on the ground. lie poked
his inqusitive little nose into all
sorts Of places. Every now and
then he would find a little hole In
the ground - hole Just about big
enough for Ruddy TO go in. That
put new idea into Peters head
He made up his mind right then
and there that Ruddy's home was
in the ground, and that that was
why he couldn't find it. so then
he decided 10 watch those little
holes that he found. He had feel
ing that Rudy would put his head
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23

act out The whole story with the
dolls
Ii Vas now that Joans great
trial began. As long as the voice
had merely spoken vaguely Of
some "deliverancc OF France"
which she was to bring about some
time in The future she had listen
I'd with JOY. But now that il plain
~ showed her the first step she
was filled with alarm. How could
u modest peasant girl brave the
governor Of Naucoulcurs? How
could a child with no more expert
cncc than she had venture among
rude mcu-at-arms?
But Joan knew her duty, With
the help of her uncle, in whom she
had conhded, she gained an audi
cncc with the governor Baudr
court merely laughed at the young
girl in her rough peasants dress,
He hadc her uncle chastise her ana
send her home to her father.
OIere is Bludricourt, governor
Of Vaucoucurs. Color his hair
brown. His robes should be grey.
Let his collar and cuffs remain
whiteD
Copyright. 1925. Associated Edi-
tors, inc,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
A Wife's Confessional
Adele Ganisons New Phase OF
REVELATIONS OF A WIFE

| saw you were able to get dressed,
Katie. have you brought that hot
water yet? Drat that girl, Where
Is she?"
Dicky seized my hand, and drew
me mobtrusiyely out Of the room.
Mothers forgotten all about you,
already" he said. Nov you come
back to your room and get back to
bed. You've been through pretty
nearly as much as Katherine has,
and yet, you're up working your fool
head off with no thought OF your
self as usual"
"What Does This Mean"
There was tenderness In his
scoldIng in which reyeled, as every
woman knows, and ! submitted
quietly TO his insistence that ! get
into bed.
"What can ] get you?" he asked,
and then before ] could answer, he
spied the upturned valise and the
array Of b'l's scattered on the floor
as Fanny Powell had left them.
"Agonizng elephants, what's
that" he exclaimed loudly.
Money!"
pointed to the door, for found
that my effort Of speaking to Lillian
had hurt my throat cruelty.
Katie mustn't see-or hear" l
whispered
HRight-o." he dashed to the door,
shut and locked it. then stopped to
the floor and picked up the bills, his
face stern and set.
Madge?" he asked gravely. These
bills represent fortune. That
girl must have been involved in a
bank robbery"
Look at them. more closely /
whispered,
He looked at ME instead.
"Phoney?"
nodded, and his frown deepenedY
IAN the worse" he stormed.
What under the starry canopy
above"
] held up a protesting hand.
Put them back first" I said try
ing to smile weakly. "Scold me af-
terward."
ooh! I'll scold you all right" he
rctorted, but with grin lighting
his face. "Or rather. I'll haul old
Lii over the Goals. She's the one
responsible for this thing. You'll
enjoy It, won't you. and so will !
when you're arrested on the charge
of having counterfeit money in your
possession and hauled into court"
Copyright 1925, by Newspaper
Feature Service, Inc.D
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
BEGIN HERE TODAY:

John W. Brooke, hardware man
have an efficiency expert take
charge OF his household while he
Is out Of the city for period of
two months. He leaves town with
out telling his plans to his grown
children, Constance. Billy and
Alice.
II. Hedge, assigned to the Job,
arrives al the Brooke mansion,
takes over the owners sleeping
quarters, and proceeds to systema-
tie operations. He is In the H.
hrary, now turned into an Office
The "children' are discussing this
altogether strange situation thrust
upon them "a hours previous. They
are trying to decide which of them
shall inform Hedge that their
monthly allowance is due.
NOW 60 on WITH THE STORY
Suppose YOU try 1t first" sug-
gested Constance to her brother.
You've got to do something once
In a while Billy, dear"
She smiled malicously, she could
! sim afford to, Billy and Alice were
broke, but nearly three dollars
stood between her and humiliation.
They doomed big. veritable bull
wark of riches.
A sound OF voices in the hall
| nF
Brooke children,
I'VE will first inventory Mr.
/ Brooke's suite" the efficiency man
was saying. Then We will take the
other apartments on this floor In
turn"
VERY well, sir" said The sub
1ued voice Of Horace.
After an awful minute, Alice
stole softly to the door of Con-
stances den and looked out. Then
, she signaled o clear track. The
three Brookes, single file, tiptoed
! into the bah and up the stairs thai
I led to the floor above,
Mr.. Hedge went about his inven-
| tory work WIN an ease ana Ger
| tainty that amazed Horace, who,
| while he could perceive no sense
whatever in the work itself, none
| the less reluctantly admitted to
| himself that it was being done Ia
! y workman-like manner, the quick
! keen eyes of Hedge missing Moth
ing. He required no explanation
from his guide. Like good census
! man he put down all he saw and
did 1t with speed that was amaz-
ing. He passed briskly from one
room to another. ineXorably record
ing their contents on large printed
blanks.
To Horace IT was foolishness; TO
i Hedge It was a holy crusade.
The third floor followed the sec
ond but there were no Brooke
children in sight. Horace knew
why. hut the efficiency man wac
yet to learn.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-10-23
Letter From John Alden Prescott
sydney Carton-Continued

you'll have to stand for what
ever say young woman" said
Sir, son 10 his daughter. 'If you
DON. IN beat the life out Of YOU
TIL uan was insane with fury.
S1Iiy Atherton saw the girl was
covering. She stepped over to her,
raised her and put her arms around
her
"Yon'n do nothing OF the kind,
because I'm taking the girl home
with me. Shes over twcnty-one and
you know II. Get out OF here
Say. Young woman. who are
you?" said simpson drawing toward
her "WhOrNer you are, you better
keep out Of this. III settle this with
Prescott here. This is something no
self, specting woman, let alone a
Young girl, can NEEDLE with"
"If you mean me by 'self-respect-
ing woman" said Mrs. Atherton'
you're wasting your breath. l put
your daughter in this position when
! went away and l feel quite resnon-
sible for her department as well as
her efficiency. You've succeeded IN
Frightening her very badly. but WREN
she knows that III stand by her ana
she need take no more OF your beat
inr. think she'll find lifc's ltilc
easier. You're a great, strong man
Get out and work and take care OF