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New Britain herald., 1925-08-01
FIGHT 10 SAVE
 SCOTT FROM DEATK
State Determined He Shall Pa7
 Extreme Penalty

Chicago, Aug, 1 Fl-The fight to save Russell Scott from the gallo's by proving him insane is beins waged with determination by th" defense and opposed just as strenu- ouslv by the state. Ths defense i~ seeking to prove that since Scot went 10 prison his mental condition has become such that he may vel be regarded as sub-normal and in sane. To do this, alienists are b.. ing called upon to testify,
 Meanwhile, the state, which con tends that 1t Is only necessary to prove that Scott knows where he i. and the crime for which he Is be. ing punished and the nature of the punishment in order that the death sentence may be carried out, con. tinued 10 question jail guards ant newspaper men who have seen the condemned man since his incarcera- ton in the Cook county jail fifteen months ago.
 The defense contends Scott has become insane and suffers from dc lusions as q result of his confinement in jaiI, and the strain while he ha> bcon under sentence 10 death,
 Five alienists for the state Iisi''' Scott in the county jail last nigh and attempted to examine him Scol refused 10 submit 10 physical eA animation "or any other kind" until his attorneys were present, declaring he f"arcd state altcnists might mah" false report, but unwittingly sub mitted himself 10 a mental ex- animation, when they started con- versation with him which continued for some time.
 Al the conclusion. Dr. William Krohn, one of the alienists said; Tt nas a satisfactory examination, ] am prepared 10 testify for the state on Scott's sanity, There is no doubt in my mind that he knows what he is doing"
New Britain herald., 1925-08-01
Five Army Pursuit Planes
 Are Back in Chicago

Chicago, Aug. tP, - Five army pursuit planes on the return from q trans-contnental test flight. ar rived here yesterday after making an emergency landing in the early morning at Cordova, III, One of th" six ships was forced down near Drs Moines, while the ships were flying over inc lighted air mail route from Omaha.
 The planes probably vill leave here some time today on the last log of their return to Selfridgo field, Mount Clemens, Mich, which they left on July %. Maior Thomas Lampher, in command of the flight. said that the experimental voyage had been success, the forced landing at Cordoya, the landing at pea Noines of the single plane marking the most serious mtshars.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-01
PARENTS PROTEST
 SONS INNOCENCE
Declare He Could Not Have
 Killed GilliS Sisters

Nashua, N H, Aug 1 R-The story Of how two aged sisters were battered to death with stove wood sticks in order that their slayers, one boy Of l5 might share their little estate, was told by Louis Labom- barde of Mcrrimack. In the cottage in Hudson where the bodies of Helen and Georgianna Gillis were found Il week ago, Labombarde. who had been under questioning since yester- day in connection with the murders broke down and admitted that he and his young hrother-in-aw, Charles LeFehyre, who Waa employ ed as chore boy by the Gillis sis ters were responsible for the crime.
 Despite Lahombardes confession, his parents claimed that he was at his home in Merrimack, x. H., on the day of the crime.
 Labombarde told Attorney Gener- al Jnrney Waldron, when he arriv- ed here last night, that as he was leaving the Gillis Kitchen after the double murder he saw it was l:l5 ?, m. by the clock on the kitchen shelf.
 After Attorney General Waldron questioned Lahombarde, the official planned 10 attempt to secure a con- fcssion from young LeFebvre, who has refused to make any statement since his arrest earlier in the day.
 Though Young LeFehvre was questioned for four hours tonight he did not change his story or make any damaging statements.
 The boy, questioned about the double murder for the seventh time last night, stoutly maintained that he was not near the Gillis home at any time on the day of the crime.
 His father, Joseph LeFebvre, told the police that the chore boy was at his home during the morning and collected cord wood In the nearby woods during the afternoon.
 Labomharde. Sheriff ODoTd said. will be arraigned in the district court here tomorrow morning on the murder charge. The chore boy has not yet been charged with murder and was locked up in the jail tonight 10 insure his appearance In the in- venile court tomorrow. Both mem bers of their family said, will waive examination In court and ask for q continuance.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-01
CRUDE RUBBER IS
 STILL SOARING
This Despite Attempts to Keep
 Prices Down

New York, Aug, 1 tPt-The price of crude rubber has again taken an upward trend despite a slight re- taxation of restrictions on rubber exports from British colonies, ef- fectiye today.
 Under the Stevnson restriction act, against which the American rubber trade has complained through the state department. British colonies for the last six months have been , allowed 10 export only 65 per cent of the rated rubber production ca paCity. Beginning today this is rais- cd 10 seventy-flve per cent as pro vided for in the act.
 Tie American rubber trade Is disappointed because it's request for an 55 per cent eXportation limit has not been granted and the law ap- parently allowed 10 run it's course. Colonial Secretary Amery said in London yesterday that by early next year all restrictions would have been removed. Most of the current years rubber transactions were made, he said, at comp mparatively low prices and present quotations represent specula- tive values of the small amount of rubber immediately available. Spot quotations of smoked ribbed sheets yesterday advanced six cents q pound both on the New York and l London market over the previous close. Respective quotations were 95 cents pound and in London four shllIngs pence.
 Two of three ships which had been racing 10 New York from Singapore 10 land $500 tons Of crude rubber. valued at fl4,000.ooo. for July de- livery made port before the dead line last midnight. The British freighters Menelaus and Siberian Prince docked yesterday. The Kan sas is not expected until Thursday, Brokers will he forced 10 buy rub her on the open market a' loss 10 fll rart of the contracts which called for delivery Of the $500 tons yester- day,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-01
City Items

Rebuilt pianos, guaranteed good as ne~. Bargains C. L. Iierce---adyt LamIIl method. permanent waving. Phone g92l-J, Mrs. Ruth Shaw, 290 Ro Main strcrt-ad}t
 Huda PellanoWitz. 6. Of no Rock eell avenue, escaped serious injury last night when sh" vas struck on Rockwell avenue by q machine driven by Charles ' Grandquist Of SIS Stanley street The accident uas reported 10 police headquarters
 Ntctrolas and plano al Mo.ans .-- adv.
 Home cooked lunches. Crowelrs --advt
 Gulbransen player pianos at Morans' --advt
 Red Seal slug.e Victor records 55c esch.-C. L. Pierce & Co,--ad't. . Moving pictures Sat. and sunday nights at S, Andrews church hall- Advt.
 Nov llc'rol7s ~hll. they last F price C. L. Pierre t. ro--ad't
 Moving pictures Sat. and Sunda" nights at &. Anlrcn church hall.-- edit.
 Mo>nE rir'uuz Sal and sunday nights at s' Andre" '9 h1rcH hall.- sd}t.
 1c Sale ron a' Ase,roIs r.rh ST. --adf'
 1o Sale rrr a' Asc'roa N.rh &t.  --ad1t.
 Closing oo' ,.e }.-"o"- af F rrIce. C. f. II.rc, ( Co --aI't.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-01
Personals

The Misses Grace F. Newton, Mad. cline Clough and Anna Mary Newton have motorcd 10 Pleasant View, R. |, where they will spend q twJ weeks vacation at the Ark hotel,
 Miss Mary sliney of Winter street and Miss Irene NJ, Sullivan of Lin wood street, will leave tomorrow for a two weeks vacation al Sound View.
 Architect John J. Mccarthy and family of .o Relden street have gone 10 Indian Neck for a few weeks Va. cation.
 Mir. and Mrs. Arthur F. Higgins, and daughter Dorothy Of Sa Whit ing street have motored 10 New York City and while en route will visit friends and relatives,
 Mir, and Mrs. George Cooper and daughter. Helen, of Hartford and Miss Betty McGrath Of 45 GrisUold street, left this morning for a two weeks trip through New York state. Massachusetts and Ne" iiHill foHil''
 Miss Margaret K. HaGearfy, daughter of Mir. and Mrs, J. W. Hagearty Of this city, and student at Trinity college. sailed from New York today on the Baltic for Ire land. She was accompanied by her aunt, Miss NJ. Rowland. They will visit England. France and Germany before returning some three months hence.
 Mir. and Mrs Henry E, Simons of @35 Whiting street left today for Sherbrooke, Canada. where they will spend a week at Lake Elmer. They will motor 10 Quebec, St. Anne, Mon treal Toronto. Niagara Falls, Adj rondacks, Lake George and will re- turn to New Britain hy way Of the Storm King trail. They will be ac- companied by Edward LaFond Of 1S Russell street and Wilfred Levigny of California,
 Miss Elizabeth Lockwood, secre-
New Britain herald., 1925-08-01
Communication Increase
 Goes Into Effect Today

New York, Aug, tPt-The 40 per rent increase in communication and family trip ticket rates on the New Haven railroad in New York state won't into effect officially last night after residents of Westches'er coun- " had exhausted the possibilities of an appeal n the supreme court in White Plains for 3 stay pending ? rAhoarinE before the public snrvice and interstate commerce commission.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-01
KHAN SERVICES

Columbus. o, Aug R'-special memorial services were held here last night by members of the Ku Klnx Klan for William Jennings Bryan. Al the conclusion of me- morial addresses a fiery cross bear ing the inscription Tn Memory of William Jennings Bryan--the Great Elansnan," vas lighted.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-01

tsry of the First Church of Christ, vill spend the month of Augu9t in Conway, N H,
 Rev. A C. Theodore srcEa is visiting in Webster, Muss, over the weekend,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-01

Miss Mary kiniry of Curtis street Miss Rene Dorsey Of Broad street and Misses Mary and Gertrude Don Ian of North street. left today for Rr,uou Woods, \, H., whero they win spend tho coming week,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-01
pnoCo<I> %n rNrkI>,. Ur'rT

Prse'Iru' (, t.uia" - -" Aner.c,n FI..~arr ,'-5or,'l1n has r-cpcsnl .r-a '" 'r9""" sz'r'1- 'icns 'o rrr-,-t. sart,1- q. T7sN- 'rEton s'rsc' nor. ,' fhe ro1'-os.I rrrs.tre. a Als' .~.. r' '5 f.l: on toe tat' stfo al 'i' -s.' m the ~os. u-rt' G'Er
New Britain herald., 1925-08-01
EHOWTR FOR MISS NTrNA\N

Niss f'os. NHo" '' I Woodland streef rr'rr ...H ..r.' .o fr.'nlS st 4 nl@co'a.roa~ ...@r tn '"nor of Mes A'-.nr %. nr. Il. ~' .t Jua- Ice stree IT. ;rzEav ltoa-ur Games were rrayr3 and .a"' unoh tsr,e1 Nls, "s.ma.H "-s ''e re- cip'sr' rf n1r- lr.."tt' rt"e She r1, harone 'r 0t't o' Ffr7rl TNs- cr :. 1's-.' ar
Smyrna times., 1925-12-09
DIR. NJ. L. ZURKOW
VETERINARIAN

Formerly Veterinarian of the U. S.
Dept. of Agriculture.
DOVER Phone 131-R DELA.
90 If.
Smyrna times., 1925-12-09
Here's Another Idea
of Ancestry of Man

Most men believe that mankind Is
descended from one adam or a sin
gle pre-human stock DR.. Francis Gra-
ham, writing In the Forum, as a re-
suit of his studies Of a type of I'm
becility called MOngolism, concludes
that mankind is Of three-fOld origin.
According to this scheme, three
great branches once diverged from a
common stem. From one branch
sprang the Orangs and MOngOlian and
AustralO-Caucasian man. From an
other the gorillas and the negroes.
From the third the chimpanZees, and
probably the MesopOtamian races.
Now, although schemes Of this sort
have been bitterly attacked, they do
at any rate explain" not only the
occurrence Of the MOngol in our midst,
but the characters and incidence Of
certain forms of imbecility other than
that we call MOngOlism. If this hy-
pOthesis becomes established we shall
have to admit that the population Of
Europe Is a blend, In different proper
tions, of the black, the white and the
yellow, and we shall find no difficulty
in understanding many facts in anat-
Omy and in medicine that have hith-
ertO bafled US.
Smyrna times., 1925-12-09
SHIPMENTS OF HOLLY wREATHS
Thousands Made Annually and Sent to
All Parts of the United States

The holly wreath industry, which
brings thousands of dollars to fam
lilies in Sussex county who make the
is now entering its busy sea-
son. About 200 families supply the
holly and make wreaths for one con-
cern which are collected daily by his
agents. A skillful worker can make
100 to 125 wreaths daily and the daily
average is IS to 100. Many farmers
wives make the wreaths in their spare
time.
Most of the holly used is grown in
Sussex county, although some holly,
pine cones, lockwood and other ever
greens come from Maryland, Virginia
and North Carolina. This year the
holly berries are very scarce and arti-
fetal berries must be used.
Last year this concern shipped over
$4,000 wreaths, averaging a daily
shipment of 5000 wreaths. Shipments
go all over the United States.
That Sussex is getting a wide rep
utatiOn as the land of the holly and
the pine is evidenced by a letter re-
ceived from Nigeria, Africa, asking
about the wreaths, which the writer
had seen advertised in a magazine
published in California.
Smyrna times., 1925-12-09

At the annual meeting of the Ladies
Auxiliary Of the American Legion of
Dover, held in the Legion building,
the following officers were elected for
1926: President, Mrs. Harry C. Nc
Sherry; vice-preSident, Mrs. Lynford
Outten; secretary, Mrs. Marvel Bax-
ter; treasurer, Mrs. R. D. Simmons;
chaplain, Mrs. Glenn Newton; execu-
tive committee: Mrs. Jacob Erlich,
Mrs. Eugene Raughley, and Mrs. H.
H. Hanson. Annual reports were
made by the retiring officers, showing
Smyrna times., 1925-12-09
WARN DELINQUENT TAxABLES
Law Made Clear by Commissioner
Who Seeks Cooperation OF All

Law Made Clear by Commissioner
Who Seeks Cooperation OF All
In an effort to avoid the necessity
for resorting to harsh measures that
are ultimately required by law for
the collection of the state school tax,
Tax Commissioner P. S. DUPONT is
sending out additional information for
the benefit of those who may not be
fully informed as to the requirements
of the law. He is also cOmmunicat-
ing with employees, soliciting their as
sistance in helping to inform persons
in their service. 1t is the commits
sioner's desire to secure the cO-opera-
tion of all in the work of collecting
the tax, and he believes that if all
know the law the difficulty will be les
sened. Following is the text of the
letter being sent to employees:
Gentlemen:
The State School Tax Commits
sioner believes that the very
large delinquency in payment of
the personal income tax and the
filing fee is due to a general mis-
understanding of the law and Of
the obligations Hereunder.
Without any exception, every
Smyrna times., 1925-12-09
Had Learned Something

A woman called at a studio for
sitting. The photographer made two
negatives and promised proofs for the
following day.
The next day her husband called for
the proofs, but the photographer
showed him only one. The husband
said: my understanding was that
there were to be two proofs"
81 did make two sittings Of your
wife," replied the photographer, 'but
in one she held her lips apart and
showed the end of her tongue"
my goodness" gasped the husband,
"let me see that one. 1 didn't know
there was an end to It."
Smyrna times., 1925-12-09

DR.. Henry Redwood Wharton. 7G
years old, noted surgeon and member
of an old Philadelphia family, died at
his residence in that city on Thursday
night after an illness of three years.
DR.. Wharton was well-known in Della
ware and was married in 1889 to Miss
Edith Booth, of New Castle. Besides
his wife he is survived by four sons
and one daughter. The sons are eau
tain Charles Wharton, U. S. Cavalry
at Fort Riley, Kansas; James Whar-
ton, newspaper correspondent in Paris
France; Henry R. Wharton, Jr., and
John H. Wharton, of Philadelphia.
The daughter is Mrs. Alan R. Stur-
giS, of Boston.
Smyrna times., 1925-12-09

resident or citizen of Delaware,
21 years of age or over, was Ii
ing fee on March Is of the years
1922, 1923, 1924 and 1925.
The legality of the filing fee
was upheld by the Delaware
Court in decision handed down
February II, 1922.
The penalties for nOn-payment
of filing fee and taxes due are
severe. 1t will, therefore, be of
great benefit to your employees if
you will send to them, with their
wage and salary payment or by
other means, copies Of the notice
enclosed herewith. These copies
may be had in number from the
State School Tax Department, 2
East Ninth street, Wilmington.
While it is the duty of the
commissioner to bring suit for
the collection of filing fees and
taxes, there exists a further duty
not written in the law, to see
that proper information con-
cerning the law is distributed.
A reply offering your assistance
and cooperation will be gladly
appreciated.
Yours truly,
Pierre S. dupont.
State School Tax Commissioner.
November 2S, 1925.
Notice to Delinquents
The following notice to delinquents
is made public:
On March Is, 1922, 1923, 1924 and
1925 there was due from every per-
son receiving salary or wage who was
21 years of age or over and a citizen
or resident of Delaware, a So filing
fee, payable to the State School TaN
Commissioner for school purposes
There is no exception to this rule, nc
matter how small the salary or wage
Every filing fee Of So is sufficient
to give nine days schooling to one
child. This tax is the only direct ta>
that the small wage Garner of Della
ware is called upon to pay. Delin
quent filing fees are now a debt Il
the state, collectable just as a bill
for groceries or for rent is collectable
but with heavy penalties to those wht
wilfully refuse to pay.
The State Tax Commissioner be
lieves that a general misunderstood
ing of the law has caused the grea
number of delinquents; therefore no
tees, advertisements and eXplana
tions are being sent out, and the de
partment is prepared to answer al
questions. 1t is the duty of ever,
citizen or resident of Delaware t
learn what is required from taXpay
ers.
The School Tax Department nov
asks from delinquents the amour
originally due with interest at rat
Of 6 per cent only The law require
the commissioner to bring suit agains
willful delinquents, but there is n
demand for hasty or harsh action. |
may be that even more time or NOR
information is needed by some pen
sons. By signing, with full name an
address and by mailing the enclose
post card, the department will be as
sWed of a desire to cooperate an
the sender will be secure against i'm
mediate action. Those who are delin
quent and disregard this letter ma
be sued for recovery of the amour
due from them without further no
tice.
A judgment against a delinquen
may result in an attachment on wage
salary or property; and, at the discre
tion of the court, in fine of not NOR
than $500 or imprisonment not to ex
ceed six months; but those who wis
to know the law and to pay the take
due from them need have no fear O
these extreme penalties.
Pierre S. DUPONT,
State School Tax COMMISSIONS
Smyrna times., 1925-12-09

,.,,. attempting to cross the rail
DIE .n..E. 1,,' south of Wyoming about
LICK i,rt1I Friday morning the car Of
4 .aos 'io,r Melvin stalled on the tracbks
Is--5bound s..ii freight train struck the
Smyrna times., 1925-12-09

..o,,4ed that NJ. W. Edwards
I IS II IsP3. P;s 'S7 STayIors Ranch prop
s@ld 81 l3o o'I acres situated on Chester r
Of 45o To,rr TT- Theodore Weisheit, of
to o. hs.l: fnI $4,000. NJ. Weisheit
tlnots. MOI >! y. soon as the final trans
poses .,,do i to develop the tract in
Is li,jpI .Sores and sites for summer
Smyrna times., 1925-12-09

many activities by the members dur
ing the year. The Auxiliary decided
to present to the Walter L. Fox oPst,
$25, as a Christmas gift.
Smyrna times., 1925-12-09

almost completely demolish-
ing it. Melvin was thrown some dis
tance out of the machine and while
seriously injured will likely recover.
Smyrna times., 1925-12-09
h AID PfI!ISILA, ! I!!,A NEWS 3IE,,.
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TS1 ltT.lT cTATE EXCHANGES
Items Of People We Know
sf News Fs,Onnd l'rI1' the Larger PENN l'oI
b and In~us AlVn and Communities

] While SatterfeId OF HoGSgUH fa,',,,I
|residlns s.;rS+ & The ceremony was
totnlla oe Wesley \; NJ. f. Church
Smyrna times., 1925-12-09

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New Britain herald., 1925-05-05
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 'But Nothnr" pro,.s',l al though experience long sine" ha. shown me the U'iljty of such pro coodtng, T guarded against that yer! jung by s,uiMg Mrs, Wcor up. couldn't core up myself, for Ha, 70 rush pirily to the 'raita Yol know how much you drva1r h. boinE hare tomorrow, aud pG,}c, every wire l could 10 Eot hin away"
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New Britain herald., 1925-05-05
hocan8leA

sure he has not received 1t yet, for he has said nothing about it.
 Little MarquIse. l am going 10 write here what I wrote 10 my hus~ band. and hope that in some occult way you will make me understand whether l have done right to send him such A letter.
 Isn't 1t strange that l. who haye lived with a man four years and borne him children, doubt the pro priety Of sending him letter trying to tell him what is in my heart? That this doubt is not the product Of this modern day, I know, for remember very well my grandmother singing an old song which went like this:
 After lifelong years together
 After fair and stormy weather
 After travel in far lands
 After touch Of welded hands
 Strangers yet, Copyright, 1925, NEA Service, Incl
 Tomorrow--This letter continued.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-05
--- nMI rAsmIU> >FH,lcr A POLKADOT PICTURE

Navy blue Erorgrttc is trimmed with disks of igth blue embroidery and worn over slip of Night blue gcorEclte that just matches tho >Uyiug Si2rl dots Tho bow in the from, IS a,so of the light smtdo, The sleeves urv much more cont lor,uhlo for summer than the long tight variety