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New Britain herald., 1925-02-03

Stamford. Edward F. King of East Hartford, Charles r. Rockwell of Meriden, and Bernard M. Donnelly of Thompson. trustees of the Con- necticut school for boys for four years from July first next.
 In the House
 It is hardly likely any speaker in the Connecticut house of representa- tives ever looked down on scene such as greeted the eyes of Speaker Darbie, today. On every desk stood bottle of mineral water, Just why bottle was given to each member was not apparent. There have been various gifts to members. from time to time, by open-hearted citizens but never before has the general as- sembly been the recipient of bottled goods. in the recollection of old timers.
 Mrs Lewis, member from Strat- ford. was in her place but had en- tered the capitol on erutches. she having fallen on the Ice Saturday and broken her ankle.
 E. L. G. Hohenthal, state chair man of the prohibition party claim ed to be startled on entering the chamber and noting the bottled goods. There were no bottle open. CTS in sight and the pocket cork screw did not appear.
 The house took up. senate bills for reference and this took 20 minutes. The members applauded when the last of 42 bills 10 validate licenses of eclectic doctors which had been re- voked. was read.
 Representative Lincoln of Ashford objected to the commercial ad- vertising" which had been attempt ed and expressed hope that such an exhibition as was around him would not be repeated. Resolutions were adopted on the death of Rep resentative Hutchins and Thompson, and the same were ordered engross. t0 anu Scil Io lue ldiiily' I1iS WluoW will receive the salary of the late member.
 The first unfavorable report re- ceived was that on the petition of Abraham Bulgarian of New Britain who had asked for reimbursement for damage done by deer. He was given leave to withdraw
 When the house adjourned bot tie was left standing on each desk.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
|GOLFER SPENDS sl,0OO A YEAR
This Is Average Amount for
 Games and InCidentalS

Ashville. N. C., Feb. 8. Four hundred million dollars will be spent by American golfers during 1925, &C., cording to compilation of figures made by Henry Westall. golf en- thusiast of this city. This immense sum includes the equipment used in play the construction of golf links and club houses and the expenses in- cidental to the game. The expendi- ture for golf balls alone he estimates at S3O,OO0.000, while the matter of dues will cost players $100, 1000, ,000. The next highest item on the list is golf apparel with s50,0O0, 900, and leading the expense for balls come caddies with the sum of $40. .00O, ,O0.
 "The average golfer will probably spend in the neighborhood of $1,000 a year for his games and incidental expenses" Mir. Westall said, "so that the figures prepared would give a total of 100000 golfers in the United states. With the development of civic links, on which the expense is a very small item, 1t can hardly be doubted that golfers in America will number half a million during the year 1925"
 These figures, which have been put together by experts in all lines concerned with golf, are not ex- travagant, according to MT. Westall, who quotes the tremendous exten- sion of golf interest in the south to prove sound basis for the calcula- tion.
 Other items |, the list are: Golf property, construction, club salaries and golf resort hotels. $25,OO0, 900 each; club houses. $20,O0o, ,000. Travel expense also is rated at s20,- 100000. Golf clubs follow with a considerable drop to 5000, 900. The next drop is to $5,000,000. which is claimed equally by seeds, tobacco. club furnishings and course equip- ment. Lockers will cost golfers $3,- 000.00O during the year, according to the list, and golf bags and bever- ages bring up the list with $2,000,- 900 each.
 This stamps golf as the American game" said MT. Westall. "In no other form of sport can be found a half million men and women active- ly engaged, or such large sums in- dividually invested. Plenty of games draw larger attendances. but the number participants is limited. Ger tainly Scotland can claim golf as her own no longer, and the Royal and Ancient is now the modern game of all the people"
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03

was going too fast in trying to leg islate to right wrongs which ex- isted In some parts of the country.
 He said there was no easy way to solve wrongs by legislation, and the great drawback with this amendment was that Il would tend to deprive state of its rights. Mir. Meech spoke at some length and was followed by Mrs Merritt and by Senator Shaw, each of whom were against the amendment. Mrs Merritt called attention Of Senator Tone to alleged weakness of some of his claims in behalf of the amendment.
 After further brief debate the roll was called, and the matter disposed of by the senate which adjourned, having taken just an hour in oratory and action.
 In The Senate.
 To All prospective vacancies on the supreme court of errors bench before the next session of the general assembly. Govrnor John H. Trumbull sent to the legislature today two nominations, those of Judge Frank D. Haines of Middletown, now su- perior court judge, to take the place of Associate Justice John K. Beach, of New Haven, for eight years from October IS next, when he retires for age, and of Judge George D. Hin man of Willimantic to take the place of Associate Justice John E. Keeler, of Stamford. for eight years from February 26, 1926, when he retires for age. Both these nominations are promotions Tn order of the seniority of Judge Haines and Hinman on the superior court bench.
 The governor also renominated Judge Charles B. Waller. of New London. to be judge of the New London common pleas court for four years from February 2, 1926. The nominations received in the sepate were placed on the calendar.
 Every senator's desk had bottle on 1t, around 1t was literature dis. tributed by supporters of the pro- posed child labor amendment to the federal constitution. Some of the pamphlets were illustrated.
 The business in the senate prior to taking up at noon of the order of the day--the question Of ratification of the proposed child labor amendment, was the reference of house bills and resolutions reported in the lower branch on Friday. There were many women in the galleries, among them several who are active in well fare work and representative of several organizations.
 Long List of Bills.
 A list of all bills introduced in the senate and house and prepared by the Connecticut Chamber of Com merce and had been placed on each members desk. This list is a long time in advance of the official list which is prepared by compiler.
 The senate sent to the judiciary committee number of minor judge ship resolutions. A resolution was adopted appointing Frank l.. Will COX of Berlin, William T. May of New London, c. Milton Fessenden of
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
ZINK-RUSSELL

The wedding of Frederick Zink of "A Rocky Hill avenue and Miss Adelaide Russell ef 23S Cherry street, took place this morning at 9 o'clock at St. Joseph's church Ernest Robertson was best man and Miss Celia Roth, bridesmaid.
 The bride was attired in a gown of white charmeuse satin trimmed with pearls and wore a tulle veil. Her bouquet was of roses. The bridesmaid wore a blue silk canton crepe gown with hat to match and carried a bouquet of yellow carrla- tions.
 The gift of the bride to her at tendant was ruby ring and the groom gave the best man, green gold cuff links.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
City Advertisement

Sealed bids will be received by this Commission for cutting down the present wheels, and furnishing and installing four (D only Firestone Demountable Rims. Tubes and Pneu- matic Tires on our No. PLmper. Size of tires to be SSx7 on front and 40xS on the rear.
 See Chief wm. J. Noble for full details.
 Bids to be considered shall be in the hands of the Clerk of this Com. mission on or before 7:S0 P. NJ. Tuesday, February 10th, 1925, This Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
 BOARD OF FIRE
 COMMISSIONERS.
 John J. Keogh, Clerk.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
Foreign Exchqnge

New York, Feb. 3.-Foreign ~ex- changes steady. Quotations Gin cents):
 Great Britain: demand 47S 5-8; cables ATS 7-S; 60 day bills on banks ATS 1-2; France: demand: $50 3-4; cables 5.31 IA; Italy: de- mand 4.16 1-4; cables 416 S-4; Bel gium: demand 5.16 IA: cables 5.16 3-4; Germany: demand 2S.S0; Hol- land: demand 40!26; Norway: de- mand 15.3o; Sweden: demand 26.93; Denmark: demand 17.S4; Switzer- land: demand 1929; Spain: demand 14.S1; Greece: demand 2.96; Jugo- slavia: demand 1.62 IA; Austria: demand 4 r25; Brazil: demand 11.50; Tokio: demand 3S 11-16; Montreal 93 15-16.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
STATE SENATE
 DOESN'T RA7IFY
tcontinued from First Page,

cannot tell what the laws of congress would be under this amendment but we will have to assume they will not be. Mr. Cronin said the amendment tended to destroy civil rights. and he further opposed 1t because the vast majority of the people of the state and nation do not want 1t, and they do not want 1t as it would change the fundamental principles of our government and place us where we would be governed by congressional : restrictions.
 If this amendment passes" said the senator, ''our union of states will be . myth, or a historical recollcc- tion." Senator Tone followed in support of the amendment saying that in many states. especially in the textile industry of the south chil dren are working for 10 and 12 hourr daily because those in economic control try to get every dollar pos sible out of them. He said Con necticut laws were good. and asked how child labor conditions can be remedied elsewhere unless through , granting of power to have congress to pass laws to reach these condi tions. Senator Tone spoke at some length dealing more especially with labor conditions in southern states
 Senator Cronin then moved that tho senate refuse to ratify the amendment.
 Golden Opposed
 Senator Golden read a statement explaining why he opposed the amendment. He said 1t would cur tail domestic liberty ard take from parents the right of control over IT, 000. children. No one knows how the amendment will read after congress gets through with 1t" the senator said. Connecticut Is not ready for any such restrictions" he said. "and am against the amend mept."
 Senator Keeny asked that the vote be by roll call and all senators voted for the motion by rising. Sena. tor Cronin withdrew his vote that the senate refused to ratify and Sem ator Tone at once moved that the senate ''ratify" the amendment. This changed the question to be voted on by roll call and Is the usual parlia- mentary procedure. MT. Cronin's original motion brought the matter before the senate for debate. Y
 Senator Meech said he was in favor of humanitarian legislation and at the outset had been inclined to vote for the amendment. Exam fnation of it. however, he said had shown features which would not bring about solution of, or the right ing of them. He had also found that people were believing congress
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
City Items

The police received a complaint this morning that store at. 9S Grove street had been entered last night and about s15 stolen. Ser geant George c. Ellinger investi- gated and found that entrance had been forcer through rear win dow.
 Harry Ahlberg was arrested this afternoon by Policeman Thomas J. Feeney on a charge of passing a standing trolley car on West Main street this morning.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
20 Million in Railroad
 Bonds Quickly Taken Up

Paris, Feb. 3.--The snapping up of a $2o, 100000 bond issue of the Est Railroad Company today by American investors inside of one hour was given prominence by all financial newspapers issued after the closing hours of the Bourse this aft ernoon. One of the newspapers said: 'The crisis of Frances credit with the United States Is ended" It was avowed that the declarations of Premier Herriot and Ambassador Daeschner concerning the settle ment of interallied debts was partly responsible for renewed confidence manifested toward France by the American public.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
Tuttprals
Mrs. Catherine Dayey Jenkins

The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Da- vey Jenkins will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock from the late home, 591 Stanley street. Rev. j.. Emerson Ford, acting pastor of Trinity Methodist church, will off, ciate and interment will be in Fair view cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our thanks to our friends and all who in any way helped with their acts of kindness during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father.
 We also wish to thank the Local Union of Carpenters and Court Pros perity, Foresters of America and Trinity Methodist Episcopal church for their floral tributes.
 Mrs. W. J. SEMMENS W. J. SEMMENS,
 MIR. AND MRS. WALLACE
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
NEW LONDON COMMISSIONER

State Capitol, Hartford, Feb. B. The New London county republican caucus this afternoon nominated George H. Bradford of Montville for county commissioner and elected Appleton Main and E. Drescher for auditors.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
Draths
Joseph Rocco TriOne.

Joseph Rocco Trione, the two- ar-old son of MT. and Mrs. Vital iano TI9one of IS Derby street, died this morning at his home. The funeral will be held tomorrow after noon at ? o'clock from the home and burial will be in St. Johns ceul- etery, Middletown.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03

The capital investment in 43 new oil corporations organized last month totalled s49,72O,O0O compar- ed with an aggregate capitalization of s56,590,0O for the 22 companies formed in December. according to a compilation by the Journal of Com merce. Ten chemical concerns were chartered during the month with a total capital of s2,329,00O.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03

Wall street is beginning to take a lively interest in the possibilities of new railroad consolidation in the southwest although no definite merger developments have yet taken place. With further expansion of the Missouri Pacilc system being un- likely, the Kansas City Southern originally allotted to this road. is now expected to join in a combina- uon of the other southwestern car riers, which might logically involve the Missouri, Kansas X Texas, St. Louis-San Francisco and the St. Louis Southwestern.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
Mrs c R. GcrmOnd.

The funeral of Mrs. G. B. Ger mond was held this morning from her late home in New York city. fnterment was in Brooklyn.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03

Henry Ford's railroad, the Detroit, Toledo & 1ronton increased its net operating income in 1924 to s. 414.S5s from $1,7S6,924 in 1923. Gross revenues were S11,995,7 75S against $1o,4l7,412 the year before.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
Mrs. Mary Smigel.

Mrs. Mary Smigel, widow of Mat thew Smigel, died suddenly at her home, 2S Orange street, last night. She is survived by four daughters and three sons.
 Funeral arrangements, In charge of K. Blogoslowski, are incomplete.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
Peter Scott.

The funeral of Peter Scott will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at St. Mary's church. lnterment will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
Bernard T. Clark.

The funeral of Bernard T. Clark will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's church. Inter- ment will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
CLEARINGs AND BALANCES.

New York-Exchanges. 1,2S4,000- 900; balances 106,000,000.
 Boston Exchanges, 95.000, 900; balances, 26,0O0,0oO.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
Wall Street Briefs

Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co.,, has declared an extra dividend of $1 on both the common and Class B stock, the first extra cash disbursement since 1919. It is payable March 2 to stock of record February 16. Extra dividends of 4 per cent were paid annually from 1913 to 1913.
 The Standard oil Co. of New Jer- sey has increased the tank wagon price of gasoline two cents a gallon throughout it's territory. New prices are 19 cents in New Jersey Wash ington, D. C., and West Virginia and 20 cents in Maryland, Virginia and North and South Carolina, all ex- elusive of tax.
 Net income of the New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. for 1924 amounted to s3.7S2.3OS equal to $4.49 a share on $S3, 3,025,4OO capstal stock compared with s3.194,20S or s4.S0 a share on $66,476,20O capital stock in 1923. After allowing for dividends of S6,311,04S there was deficit of $2,5TS,745.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03

U. S. TREASURY STATEMENT. U. s. treasury balance, $286,900,S01
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03

Hartford Electric Rts.
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Washington telegraph., 1925-07-03
IEDez,ll
e-5-o-o%I
u,1cle john

Again we sniff the vernal
breezes; again we frisk be-
meath the blue; again forsaEe
our raucus sneczes-again for
get we had the "hu." Again
we don our l;iddo breeches;
again we seek the velvet sward;
again the rural tom-tit breaches;
again the spring-song thrills the
bard. Again we haunt the blue
grass medder and waddle forth
on pleasure bent; we try to do a
double-header and rustic where
the pellet went.
Again the ofiice-gloom repels
US; again stern duty seems
bore; again our innard natur'
tells US to get outside an lock
the door. When suckers, chan
nel-cats an croppies monopo-
lie a feller's dreams, old Flan-
ders Field with all its poppies
can't keep US from our fshin'
streams. o, hand me down my
bow and quiver - my trusty
niblick and my sov - I'll over
| come this crazy liver by speedin'
several country blocks!
Washington telegraph., 1925-07-03

The prima facia evldencS
was so strong could not
doubt for a moment but that
this was the idenical fish | had
caught sixty-three years ago
and which had let fall back
into the water at that time. !
took the fish to Bedford City,
(the city of my nativity and
showed it to many of my
friends there. Then | had it
put in a jar Of alcohol AID
sealed and sent it TO the fi3p-
cries department Smithsonian
Institution, Washington, d. c.,
where it is now on eXibitlc n
and can be seen by anyone Who
doubts this story.
And all this is the result of d
dream.
Yours truly,
n. T. Patter5)n.
Washington telegraph., 1925-07-03
A FISH and A DREAM

Frequently so called "fsh
stories" are told with no thot
Of anyone believing them. Here
however, is a remarkable "fisn
story " which we are called On
to believe. 1t is a clipping
from a Virginia paper, mailed
to w. M. (Mike) Thompson Of
this city by his sistec', Mrs.
Chas. Whitaker, of Petersburg,
Va, The letter accompanying
the clipping states that the au
thor of the "fish tale" Colonel
N. T. Patteson, is a next door
neighbor to Mrs. Whitaker,
and she vouches for his truth
and varacity. The clipping IS
as follows:
"On my way home from
school one AFTERNOON | stopped
at Big Otter liver to fish, as
was frequently my iustom. |
had not been fishing long when
| had a nibble and soon pulled
up a small fish. | was struck
with its appearance together
with the fact that it had one
small horn on its head. | had
never seen a fish like it before
In pulling it out Of the water
my hook had gone through one
eye and had put that eye ell
tirely out. In pulling my hook
out of the mouth | tore off a
part Of the gill and as | start
ed to throw the fish aside on
land it slipped out of my hand
and fell back into the water,
much to my disgust. The fish
made an impression on me and
| thought of it for a long time
afterwards.
This summer after a lapse
of siXty-three years, | had Il
dream about the fish. | dream
ed that | had caught it again,
whereupon l decided to yislt
the spot and fish again, which |
did, and had no sooner cast my
line when | had a terrific pass
at my hook and after quite a
struggle | succeeded in landing
a very large fish. | was very
careful not to let it ge; away.
| cut stem from one of
those beautiful weeping will
lows, which abound on that
stream and as | was putting Ii
through its mouth | noticed
that a part of its gill was miss
ing and the rest had healed up.
leaving a gap. | also noticed
that one eye was entirely gon.
and to my further astonish-
ment there were sixty-four
horns on its head, which was
the exact number of years (de
Quoting the horn It had wiier
first caught it, since | hdd
last fished at this spo;.
Washington telegraph., 1925-07-03
Sickly, PeeUish Children

Children suffering from In
testinal worms are cross, resi-
less and unhealthy. There are
other symptoms, however. If
the child is pale, has dark rings
under the eyes, bad breath and
takes no interest in play, it is
almost a certainty that worms
are eating away its vitality. The
surest remedy for worms Is
Whites Cream Vermifuge. 1t
is positive destruction to he
worms but harmless TO the
child. Price 35c. Sold by Bates
Drug Company.
Washington telegraph., 1925-07-03
RN
local Happenings

ne attended the summer school
for ministers.
j. r. Douglas of Memphis,
representing Kellogg Sales Co.
OF Battle Greek, Mich, was in
the city Wednesday.
Messers. w. H. Norwood ard
r, L. Huddleston, of Nashville
were at the court house Tues
day on legal business.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. N. May and
family and Mr.. A. E. Mack
spent Sunday in Bodcaw with
friends and relatives.
Canning. How about your
Jars, Tops and Rubbers? We
have them. Washington Hard-
ware & Furniture Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G.. Stingiey
of Blevins retained home Tues
day, after a brief visit TO theiI
son, Mr.. W. II. Stingley.
Screen against flies-they
are dangerous. Our screen will
keep them out. Washington
Hardware & Furniture Co.
Mrs. j. w. Ables and sons.
Robert and Philip, Of TeXark
ana spent Saturday night and
Sunday with Mrs. J. E. Gold.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. l.. Prescott
and Mrs. Euie Gray, of Nc
Caskill, motored down Wed
nesday, spending several ho'rs
in town.
Misses Mary Margaret Car
ruth and Martha Ellen Sain,
and Joe Nelson and Graham
Clegg of Nashville were in
town Sunday.
County Judge Jno. /. V IL.
son and family of Patmos ce.
turned Monday from TeXola,
Okla, where they visited Mr..
Wilson's mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. H. Stuart
and children, Pauline, Virginia
and Edward, will accompany
Miss LaVerne Wilson home
from Shreveport today, whe. {
Miss Wilson has been visiting
for two weeks.
Mrs. NJ. T. CASTOR OF Austin.
Texas, Mrs. Paul Booker, Of
'Texarkana, Mrs. Glenn Ellis Of
Saratoga and Misses Mar>
Gaines Autrey and Francis
Darnall, of Columbus, motorea
over to Washington from Col
umbus Tuesday morning.
Washington telegraph., 1925-07-03
METHODIST CHURCH
By Rev. S. c. Deane

Preaching at the Methodist
church Sunday at II a. m. ana
s p. m. Service short. Every
body welcome. Bring some one
with you.
Sunday School at 10 a. m.
S. G.. Dean Pastor