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New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
HOSPITAL GUARDED

Lawrence, Mass, Aug, 4 Pl-A continuous police guard has been placed in the Lawrence General hos pital at the bedside of Thomas Pen nyfeather of Salem, driver of an automobile which was wrecked in North Andover last night, causing the death of three men, As soon as Pennyfeather's condition warrants hts removal from the hospital he will be arrested charged with man slaughter, police said,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
FIRE. THREATENS INN

NorValk. Aug. (P-When George Mapp, a negro cook, upset 9 pan of grease he nearly caused the end Of the huge Royal James inn, a wooden building, last night. He put out the flames with an extinguisher. but did not notice the blaze inside the chimney which resulted, The local fire department vas called ana little damage resulted.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
OPERA STARS FATHER DIES

Chicago. Aug. (Pl-Word of the sudden death in New York of her father Hrsch Burshstein, called Rosa Raisa, operatic star, from her home last night and caused nasty alteration Of the summer opera program in which she appears. Mr. Burshstein vas e5 years old and had lived the last four years in New York
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
RnNXERY BANK SOLD

Los Angeles. Aug. IPl-Purchase of the RoUery Rank of New York hv the Rancitalv corporation, com pauy allied with the Bank of Italy of this state. has been announced here. The bank will he operated under the same management as the East River National bank, of New York. which also Is controlled by the Bancitaly corporation.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
NEAR TENNIS UPSET

Eve. N Y, Aug tP-Miss Marion Williams of San Francisco narrowly missed causing one Of the greatest upscts of the current sea- son when she carried Miss Eleanor Cioss of Now York, fourth ranking player in the country, to three hard fought seta before losing. The scores were 6-2. O-6, 6-1.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
CONSOLIDATION LOSES

Especial [" lhs li|id'H
 Southington, Aug 4-The con solidatlon of town and borough gov rrnments was defeated for the third time yesterday i1 3 specia election held here. The vote was 5ao against to .11 for. Only Eo1 votes out Of 2 'pcesible c.Fno were east,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
Department Heads
 Al Rurritt Leave

John OLeary, head waiter and John Gaspard. captain of walters have left the employ of the Burritt hotel William R. Hatch, manager of the coffee shop is temporarily in charge of the dining room until the arrival of two new officials from New York 10 fill tho vacant positions
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
Special Notice

Or and alter August t7. 1925 ths following prices oill prevail tor members cf i.athrrs tniou. Wood }athes. 7ac bundle. S7.nn 1.nnn. Wire lathes. lie a yard, s'apicd ar nailed. 15c per yard for tying bay work sl. .Hn per hour,
 Solicitors.
 Charles W. Rivers. Tel. zis9-4.
 Nike Piasecli, Tel s79-I5.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
STICK IS LEADING

Washington. Aug. R)--Not talk ing into account 2,l24 contested bal lots which will be passed upon later, the recount of votes in the Iowa senatorial contest today showed the following totals. with 20 counties complete:
 Brookhart, Republican, 116,933.
 Steck, Democrat, 117,147,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
WILL GO TO CAMP

Eighty-five children from New Britain will be taken to the fresh air camp at Burlington tomorrow. They will be transported by mem~ bers of the kiwanis club, who will meet them at the library immedt~ ately after the KiTanis meeting, at 150 p. m.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
COLONEL HUNTER TO SPEAK

COLONEL HUNTER TO STEAK
 Colonel n. Gordon Hunter of the 169th infantry. C. N. C., will be the speaker at the meeting of the New Britain Kiwanis club tomorrow. He will take as his theme The United States Army and What It Is Doing for You"
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
KERR IS REINsTATED

Chicago. Aug. 4.-Dick Kerr, former White Sox pitcher and hero of the worlds series of 1a1e, today was reinstated in organized baseball by Commissioner Landis. ..
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
NEWSPAPER CHANGES
':ancor (Mo) Daily ''"m"r''a' <ow Appears Under Management rt Newest Purchasers.

rarEor, Maine. AuE 'Hl--l ne -,nzor Daily Commercial today an .rared that ii vas issuing under u nvnership and management, or Harry r. Ross of Bangor and ,astus T. Teft of Ne7 York ha'lns .,rchased fine stors of tho J. F. .z Pubushlns company 'Risn ,l,lishes the Commercial
 -oIonel Ross is the son of the lat z .n Boss of Bangor, ttmhsrLaNa ,oer and operator He was mrln- of the Name 'ezls'a'ure in l''I. z colonel on the staff of Governor .hb and 2 mrmn.r Of the f"'A- -ourcu in thr G5rnol1 77mlh'@- ancn. ,,. ur rsn, t< m.mher of T@a'. .,...- X ,'c. N,n York "''y an1
 rceo u-.a.,I uf the N'w 1o'H ....k F<.l.rre H.c. l2o2 and oi
 -oyeru.ng romm''ea since i1' ., colonel ro-e r1r. -er'e aa p1h''S.-
 .t Inc rorwt-.at anI "'l'r '~
 a< ua,as'aE 'ir'.r.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04

The temperature of the sun s photosphere is 12,oo0 degrees Fah- renheit
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04

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 ron c0mr.1h' 0' said .sa rr.3Eh' n h. lt' toUt o' \'" :-tain. Coun.e'n.Yt f.' thirl N"a- ,.: of June 4 1' t7-. cimmlns s1 ..ro np la1uaEe fir 'r"ney loaned, P appearlrs to the ~1uscnhjng a4- tnorltes that I5olczla~ SlaDskl. Ina gone to r1r's unknown and that fife !. In5T IS unahla to a,"er'a.n Hs v srcaDoufS.
 ordered that n"'1.. at th, ma't'1- lion and randency of sad c"lupimnt ,aa') he given to sad d'f,ndant lT publishing this crl~r in the NeT Britain HeraId. a da1'e ne2 sTapsr l1.hushel In fha Cfy o' Nnw I5utain. anI S'afe of Co9n.r'rruf, once a week for two SHccosslre weeks. be- ginning on or before rho 1st day of suEust < D 19@r
 Tv Ur,7,r oF The roVrt
 rNfT J. H'%1fUG Clerk.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
in TIL HfIiAin WANT AI'>
 ADS FOR RESULTS
.LCn>n OrnlE VI NOlICL

,tmira elar~Li ,s, H"l".law Slansht ,f,y Coult. C,'s ct New I<n'am
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
MIDSUMMER CLEARANCE SALE

MIDSUMMER CLEARANCE SALE 1925 Hudson coach. 1924 Hudson. pass. sedan. 1924 Hupmobile, pass. coupe. 1924 Hudson speedstsr. 1924 Maxwell sedan. 1923 Ford coupe. 1924 Hudson sedan. 1923 Hudson speedster. 1922 Chevrolet touring. 1923 Hudson sedan.
 AND MANY OTHERS
 FROM s1oo UP
 THE HoNEYMAN AUTO SALES co.
 lss ARCH ST.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
TEL. 5545.

NAsH-adYanced 1925, 5 passenger tours ing car, run 1000 miles. $500, fully equipped, Morans Garage, 5I5is Church St.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
ANNOUNCEMENTS,
Burial Lots, Monuments

Burial Lots, NlUnumIcnts 1 BURIAL VAULTS-Concrete steel rein. forced; water proof hernletically seal- ed. will outlast either wood or metal Do not require larger lota Reasonably priced N. B.. Vault Co.,. kens'ngtou. Tel 647-l5 NEW AIN-Mounmental Works. l3S Oak St. Monuments of sll sizes and descriptions. Carving and letter cutting our specially. .. ...
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
Store Announcements A

VACATION FTLMS-iet us develop them, We give you professional service. Arr cade Studio. s''
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
Florist

CUT FLOWERs:-potted plants pleasing variety. Specializing on funeral work. Johnson's Greenhouse. 5l7 Church St. FLOWERS-fcr the -wodttng. Giadioli, asters, roses, etc. Funeral designs, s2.5o up. We deliver to all parts Of the city. Flower Garden Greeuhouse, ll63 Stanley St. Phone c3s8-l2.
 NICE CARNATTONS-Sl a dog. Very fms flowers. Sandal'e's q eenhouse. 218 Oak St Tel 2643-i2
 Lost and Found 6 SF0LEN-G small dogs. one about mos. old. white with hroWH spots, other yrs. old. white with black spots, Please nrtifr owner. r. Orange St.
 Store Announcements '
New Britain herald., 1925-08-04
AUTONOMY
Auto and Truck Agencies

ACME TRUCKS Salee and Service. Ertc- son Motor Sales Ill South Main St. Phone S7V
The Washington times., 1925-12-09
CONTINGENT EXPENSES
FUND RAISED $18,5o2

The contingent expenses CT the
District of Columbia for the next
fiscal year will be but $18,502 more
than for the current fiscal year,
according to the Budget Bureau
estimates sent to Congress today.
A new item Of $4,000 is allowed
20 purchase addressing machines
for the director Of traffic and su-
perintendent of licenses.
The only increases are from
$47 900 to $4,000 for printing. pur'
chase of books, stationery, instru'
ments, drawing materials. labora
tory equipment and similar miscel
laneous expenses: from $74,570 to
$50, 100 for maintenance and care
of motor vehicles; from $13,104 to
$14.e76 for defraying expenses for
use Of privately owned automobiles
ami from $40 900 to $780, 900 for tel
ephone service.
Other items remaining unchanged
are $4,000 for printing Of ANIMAL
reports. $4,000 for general adver:is
ing required by law, $500 for no
tees OF taxes in arrears, 14.400 foI
rent of the offices of the Recorder
Of Deeds, and emergency fund
$1,000.
The Washington times., 1925-12-09
MONEY FOR GARBAGE
COLLECTION UNCHANGED

Appropriations for the collection
and disposal of refuse in the Dis.
trict of Columbia during the com.
ing fiscal year will not be rnateri.
ally increased over those for the
current year.
The new total, allowed by the
Budget Bureau in the estimates
sent to Congress today, is 81, 1872, $50
the current appropriation totaling
81 ,431, 14O.
The largest increase is in the
allowance for dust prevention
sweeping and cleaning, and snow
removal, which is boosted from
$430, 200 to $4,000 The salary to.
tai is increased from $57 1000 to
$57 $50. The remainder Of the In.
crease is In the item for collec'
ton and disposal of garbage and
ashes, which Is increased from
$909,140 to $925,000.
The Washington times., 1925-12-09
BIG EXPANSION
PROGRAM FOR
GAkLNIGER
Estimates Allow Hospital to
Begin ST ,ooo, 900 Building
Projects

New construction work. not to
exceed an authorized total Of 81, OOO.-
900 will be undertaken next suns
mer at GaIlinger Municipal Hospital
under the terms Of the budget esti-
mates sent to Congress today. An
appropriation OF $1,000 10 allowed
in the new estimates for the be-
ginning Of construction this year.
The total appropriations for Gal
linger Hospital have been increased
from 5000. 400 allowed this year to
$6S7 $50.
The new building program calls
for completion Of the domestic
building and commencement of an
additional ward building OF not less
than $50 beds, including equipment
and furnishings The ward building
is not to exceed 100000 in cost and
$4,000 is permitted for furnishings.
Al $4,000 increase has been al
lowed for salaries at the hospital.
bringing the new total to $186, 900.
The maintenance fund also shows
an increase, from $124,400 to $14O.-
900. Al new item Of $1,000 has been
authorized for purchase. installa-
ton and repair Of special labora-
tory apparatus. Another new item
of $500 is allowed for books, q talk
ing machine. records and player
piano music.
The Washington times., 1925-12-09
PRISON
FUND GAINS
$4,000
Police Tribunal Allowed $23,-
3o4 Less Despite Cen
eraI Increase

The courts and prisons Of the
District are given an increase q
nearly $4,000 in 1927 over the cur
rent year in the appropriations oi
the budget bureau sent to Congress
today.
The increases are as follows
Juvenile Court, 1886; Municipal
Court, $941, and Supreme Court,
Court OF Appeals and prisons. $685.
Despite the increases in personnel
and contingent expenses Of the
Police Court, brought about by the
added number Of case, 1t will be
forced to operate with $23, 1904 less
than it had during the current
year.
Due to extensive inroads on the
number Of accumulated traffic and
prohibition enforcement cases, the
Police Court was required to take
on many additional employees and
make alterations on the court
house building.
The decreases are noted mainly
In the salaries Of employees, the
amounts allowed for contingent ex-
penses--such as law books and
miscellaneous items-and the al
lowances for the purchase OF furni-
ture and equipment. An increase
OF $4,000 is allowed Police Court
for compensation of jurors.
No new items are included in the
for the Municipal
Court, the small increase being due
to a raise yin the rental of the court
building from $4,000 to $4,000 a year
and the added cost Of meals for
jurors. A decrease Of $500 is made
for purchase Of furniture and
The fees Of witnesses and Jurors
in the supreme court are increased
to $4,000 from $25, 900 and $50 900
from $50, 900, respectively.
In the total Of $8,765 for main.
tenance of the probation system of
the supreme court small increase
Is noted over the current year due
an increase in salary of employees.
It Is estimated that $4,000 will be
required for the washing and paint
ing of the walls of the Supreme
Court building.
A slight increase Is allowed in
the estimates for the Court of APP
peals providing for a new clerical
assistant to the court at $4,000 and
q 5000 increase for the expenses at
tending the exet ution of writs of
lunacy. An increase Of $4,000 is
the Court of Appeals for
contingent expenses.
For the support, maintenance and
Of prisoners trans
ferred from the District, and for
other contingent expenses pertain
ing to the care and recapturing Of
escaped convicts, $4,000, or the
same amount as for the current
year, is included in the estimates.
The Washington times., 1925-12-09
Improvements
IN PARKS not
ALLOWED
Budget Bureaus Plea for ST.
100, 900 for New Lands
Is ignored

With the exception OF new
bird house in Geological Park there
win be no improvements in District
public parks during the coming
year, under the terms of the new
District budget estimates sent to
Congress today.
The total approrriat for parks
are increased from 81, S07,686 to
81 ,634. 686. The new bird house is
to cost $49, 900.
The National Capital Park Com.
missions plea for the full authorized
appropriation of 81 100, 900 for pur-
chase OF new park lands, threat
ened with destruction, has been
ignored by the Budget Bureau, which
allows for the entire work af the
commission only $500, 900 represent.
ing no increase over the current
year.
For reclamation OF the Anacostia
river and flats, including develop
ment Of Anacostia Park on the
areas already reclaimed, $4,000 has
been allowed for next year, as. it
was this year.
The appropriation for improve
ment and care of parks is decreased
from $369,6 to $334.66O. despite the
addition to the District park system,
by gift and purchase, of many acres
Of new park lands. The salary to.al
for park employees remains I'M
changed, at 1927 ,446 for salaries and
$11 ,45O for equipment.
The appropriations for general
work at the National Geological Park
are increased from $157,0 to
$40, 900.
The Washington times., 1925-12-09
STREET LIGHTS
FUND RAISED
FOR D. {.
Budget Bureau Allows In
crease of $3.50, 900 to Elec-
trio Department

In order that street lighting in
the District Of Columbia may keep
pace with the opening of new
streets, the Budget Bureau has
granted an, increase of 100000 to
the District electrical department
for street lighting, bringing the
total for this to $4,000. Total
appropriations for the electrical
department are increased from $685.
628 to $952,24O
Five thousand dollars OF the in
crease was added for replacing gas
lamps, bringing this total to
$40, 900.
A new appropriation of $4,000 is
made for installing a police patrol
signal system in the new Thirteenth
police precent. The appropriation
for extension Of the patrol signal
system In other precincts Is in
creased from $500 to 1900.
For extension OF the fire alarm
system $4,000 is granted, an in
crease Of $4,000.
The total salary appropriation for
the electrical department has been
increased from $4,000 to sos. $40.
five new employees having been
IpG0VlueQs
The Washington times., 1925-12-09
ELDR|DGE GET
100000 FOR
BUREAU
Budget Estimates Generous
in Supply of Traffic Con-
troll Funds

The Budget Bureau, has been
more generous in allotment Of funds
to the traffic bureau than to any
other branch of the District Govern
ment, the new estimates show.
While the traffic bureau was
allowed only $500 for the current
fiscal year, the Budget Bureau has
granted it 100000 for the coming
year. The current years total, how
ever, was increased to $21, 800 by sur
plus funds from last year.
The traffic director is given
eighteen new employees. three times
the number he now has.
Twenty-Five thousand dollars has
been allowed for purchase Of traffic
signals, $4,000 for signs, $4,000 for
painting lines and signals, $4,000 for
tools and machinery, $1,000 for
transportation, $4,000 for supplies
and office equipment and $4,000 for
miscellaneous expenses, making
total Of $4,000 for physical equip
ment.
The Washington times., 1925-12-09
BUILDINGS AND PARKS
ARE GIVEN So, 2o3, $50

Aside from the construction Of a
new public convenience station in
the Lincoln Memorial, there will
be no new construction or improve
ment work under the Office OF
Public Buildings and Public Parks
during the coming fiscal year, ac-
cording TO the budget estimates sub
mitted today to Congress.
The new station is to cost
5000, 900 and the total appropriation
for the office has been increased
only from 81 ,282 sos to $2,293.S5
The office cares for all buildings
and grounds belonging to the Fed
eral Government in the District Of
Columbia.
The office will suffer from reduc-
ton of personnel during the coming
year, $50, 900 having been slashed
from the salary total, which was
decreased from $1,597,54 to ST.
645, 800.
The item for general expenses,
including maintenance and care OF
buildings, has been reduced from
sos, sos to $599 $50.
The Washington times., 1925-12-09
NEW PROJECT
FOR WATER
SERVICE
Total of 81 ,214,6e1 includes
Funds for An Increase In
Employees Pay

The. estimates OF $1,214,6S1 Of the
Budget Bureau for the needs of
the Water Department for 1927 In
clude the provision for seven new
projects for extensions and an in.
crease in the pay, In accordance
with the Reconsideration act, Of
So, 900.
The extensions OF water mains
are as follows: For $500 feet of
16-inch main in Sixteenth street
from Meridian to Fuller streets
northwest. west in Fuller street
and Columbia road to Eighteenth
street northwest, $54,15O.
Plans for Mains
For 2,15O feet of 24-inch main in
b street between Fourteenth and
SEVENTEEN streets northwest,
For 1906 feet of 16-inch main in
street from Eighth to Thirteenth
streets northwest. $19,371.
FOR S'OOO feet OF A2-inch main in
alabama avenue southeast, from
Branch avenue to District line,
$42, 800.
~''oV ACCI VI GU'luCu IIId1H III
Forty-seventh street from Upton to
Brandywine streets rthwes t.,
$25,875.
For replacement Of old mains in
various locations, on account Of in.
adequate size and laying mains in
advance of pavements. $4,000.
Purchase of Land
An allowance of $75, 900 is made
for the purchase of land, approx
mately $4,000 square feet, for a
site for new high surface reser.
yoir.
In view Of the progress made In
the increasing OF the water supply
OF the District by way OF the new
Washington aqueduct, 1t is esti-
mated that only 81 5000 is needed
for completion of the work.
The actual operation expenses,
including the salaries of all neces-
sary employees, maintenance and
repair of the Washington aQueduct,
Is estimated at $197, 210.
The Washington times., 1925-12-09
5YEAR SCHOOL
Bull Ding FUIlD
SLASHED
Program 70 Be Delayed By
Budget Bureaus Cut 70
Halt cf Estimate

The fiye-year school building pro-
gram will Be delayed materially by
heavy reductions IN the school esti-
mates, it was revealed today when
the District estimates FOR the com
ing fiscal year were submitted to
Congress today by the Presidel
Approximately hall the amount
considered necessary by school OF
ficiaIs to carry out the terms Of
the program was slasI1ed away BY
the Budget Bureau. Only x2,6I1s-
500 has been allowed Tor the entire
building program, including the
purchase Of land and completion o.
projects already under way.
For the current year 44,176,b0
was provided for this purpose. The
total allowances for schools during
the coming year have been pared
away to far below the estimates Of
school officials and To nearly 81,
900 900 below the total Tor schools
last year.
The total allowed Tor schools ID
s1i .ass .o77. INTERPRETATIONS for the
current year total $I2. OSe. 3a7.
Ik the five-year program ID To be
carried out according 70 program.
school officials estimate, approxi-
nlateIy $4,000, 900 should be made
available for new construction ex
clusively.
Two Buildings Provided
The only new construction author
lied BY the Budget Bureau IS com
mencement Of two new school build
ings. one 81 which Is to replace
condemned building ana which viii
not increase the total seating ca
pacity materially, and the construc-
ton Or additions To nine buildings.
Preparation 0f plans for one new
building has been authorized The
estimates allow for the purchase Of
seven school or playground sites.
several Of which adjCin existing
Eites.
The only really new school build
ing which can be commenced under
the terms 81 the estimates il
Junior l1ieh school building IN
Georgetown. Appropriation Of $780,
900 is allowed to begin work and the
commissioners are authorized e let
contracts not to exceed $500, 700 Tor
the work. The plans for the Mac
farIand Junior High School win BE-
adapted for the new building.
Replacement Of the GaTnet.Pat-
fersOn school by b new tWenty-1Os
room building at cost Of $500, 900
Is authorized An appropriation Of
$500. 900 IL made to start work:
Additions to existing buildings Or
completi0n Of work already started :
~ provided as follows:
For completion OF the Francis
Junior High s$hoOl. $s25 900.
For continuing construction o.
the new building for Mckinley
Technical High School. $500 900.
For the construction Of an eight
room addition, Including combined
gymnasium and auditorium. to the
Burroughs School and Tor remodel
ing Of the present building, $246, 900.
For construction Of g thirdsst0ry
addition Of four rooms to the
Amiaon school, 1000.
The Washington times., 1925-12-09
RecreationaI Needs
OF Young To Be
Studied

Ii Jazz necessary Tor the
recreation Of young America ?
This is the question the Depart
ment of Labor has set out to
solve through q nationwide study
Of the recreational needs Of the
adelescent boy and girl. The
study will be conducted by the
children's bureau of the Depart
ment of Labor, Secretary Davis
announced.
AS a part Of the program the
dance hall ordinances of cities
and towns of over 5000 popu-
lation will be assembled and
summarized.
The survey will deal chiefly
with the kind of supervision
or control of public amusements
which has been found effective,
the type Of community recrea-
ton which has appealed to and
held young people, and the
various experiments which COM
munities have tried.
The Washington times., 1925-12-09
$3,O27,o7o IS ALLOWED
FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT

The allowance Of $4,000 for the
purchase Of a site and the erection
Of a new building for the Four
tenth Precinct, formerly known 80
the Subj station, brings the TO.
tai appropriation for the Police De-
partment up to $3.O2T,07 in the
budget estimates submitted to Con-
gress today.
The INCREASE over the figures Of
last year, which was $2,964 80. pro.
vides for an additional captain and
one more lieutenant The appropri-
atoms for salaries for personal SER
vice is $74.740. an increase over
the current year OF $1,000.
An additional $4,000 over the ap-
preparation for 1925 Is allowed Tor
repairs and improvements to 20.
lice stations.
Although the amount for miscel.
laneous and contingent expenses.
$50. 900 remains the same. various
items are juggled 90 that the d.
creases an s4iance6 ~ the ia
IcreaSes.