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New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
PRICES CONFLICT
 ON OPENING DAY
Some Issues However, Show
 Initial Gains on EXChange

New York, May is,-(AP)--Con- flicting price movements marked the opening of today's stock market all though initial gains were recorded by Il number of motor accessory issues in which speculative operations were resumed, Motor Wheel rose to a new price for the year and other
 low priced issues were active. Real Izing was evident at the start in American Can and other standard leaders.
 The market made better headway as trading expanded under the i'm pctus Of an influx of outside buying order for public utility and special ty shares. Several seasoned divi- dend paying rails and industrials, such as Union Pacific and DuPont, also attracted buying interest and moved up briskly. Nash Motors scored an early gain Of az points. crossing 3S5 to new high price for the year. and Havana Electric Rail- way jumped 5 points to 125. Before the end of the first half hour new 1925 peak prices had been set by a score of stocks, including Mack Trucks, Bush Terminal, American Water Works, Motor Wheel, Union Bag & Paper and Advance-R -Rumely preferred on gains ranging from i | to 3 points. Foreign exchanges opened steady. with sterling un- 1 chanreh at 4 Shh
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
3|G SHAKE.UP IN FIRE APARTMENT
Further Transfers May Be Made
 Before Next Week

With the going into effect this morning Of one of the most exten- sive shake-up in the organization of the fire department, Chief William J. Noble of the department would not deny that further transfers would be made before the annual drawing of vacation dates, which which will be held next Monday. The wholesale transfer of officers and men that became effective this morning has been under considera- ton by the chief for some time, and he said this morning that by it he expects 10 greatly increase the eff ciency and discipline in the depart ment.
 The crews of the aerial truck con- pany and the city service truck now 1 present a formidable aggregation, the smaller men that have been with the companies having been trans ferred, to be replaced by taller and heavier men, Chief Noble explain ing that the work of these two trucks require that the men all be of good size.
 1 The schedule of changes follows: Captain Victor Davis, Truck Go. to the Aerial Truck; Captain Fred Smith. Pumper No, 10 Truck Co., 2; Capt. Edward J. Woods, Aeria Truck to Pumpcr No. 5; Lieutenant John J. Souney, Pumper No. l tc Pumpcr No. 3; Lieut.. William J Hartnett, Pumpcr No. to Pumpel No. 5; Lieut. John F. Stanton Pumper No. } to Bumper No. ? Lieut.. Frank Gilligan. Pumper No 5 to Chemical No. 6; Lieut.. Hugl Clark, Chemical No. to Pumpel No. 1; Lieut.. Fred Linn, Acria Truck to Truck No. ?; Lieut., Stanley Rozanski. Truck No. to Aeria | Truck.
 John Egan, from Truck No. tc No. bumper; George Scarlctt from No. $ chemical to No, bumper; Alexander Beatty, from No. ? truck to No, bumper; Michael Camp bell, from No. 6 chemical to No, bumper; Albert May, from Truck No. to No. bumper; Arthur Gau, dctte from Truck No. to No. chemical; Peter Fac from No. bumper to No. chemical; Joseph Varano. from No. bumper to No 6 chemical; Carl Kuhs, from No. bumper to No, i truck; Stcphor Maikowsk from No. , truck to No 1 truck; Frank Loughory, from No 1 bumper 10 No. truck. Joscpl | Cook from No. 5 bumper to No. truck and James Carroll from No bumper 10 No. truck.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
GlRLS' BASEBALL LEAGUE
 MAY BE RE-ORGANIZED
Industrial Council Expected To Con- sider Project At Meeting Latter Part of Week.

Although there has been consider able discussion concerning the re- organization of a girls industrial baseball league in New Britian, it is A very much moot question whether one will actually be organized, ac- cordinE to W. l.. Bell of the North &; Judd Mfg. Co.,, one of the chief packers of the league as previously operated. Mir. Bell said today that he understood that members of th3 New Britain Industrial Council in- terested in the project were 10 meet the latter part of this week, and added that should the meeting even- tuate something definite would be decided on.
 Speaking of the proposition es 1t affects his own concern MT. Bell was rather skoptical saying that ne could not see how North &s Judd would he able to place q team in the field. especially team of the caliher of former nine9. He saiJ' however, that if the other members of the council were desiTous of op- erating the circuit, his concern would undoubtedly enter team
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
ELM CITY HISTORY
 RE.ENACTED TODAY
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at the Taft here shortly after noon.
 The military companies were formed at the state armory in Meadow street early in the after noon and after a short parade pro- ceeded to Center church in the crypt of which lies buried Benedict Arnold's first wife. where divine services were held.
 The historical sermon was given by the pastor, Rev. Oscar E. Maurer. who also is chaplain of the second company. He said that the military organization--the second company was a symbol standing for values which are the very essence of New England life, even the life of Amer ica. The real address, he went on 10 say. was an unspoken one ad- dressed to our hearts, voices that speak out of the past, voices Of pa triots who with sorrow in their hearts severed the bonds which tied them to their mother country who witnessed the ablishment of the republic and have stood by it in these 150 years in time of conflict and times of peace.
 Chaplain Maurer traced the com- panys history from 1775 to the pres cnt, mentioned men who had served in it and had served into the fight ing units in many wars, and in his cum in
 Now, after a lapse of a century and half, by some mysterious in- terposition of divine Providence we find this ancient company, militant { and vigorous, still worthy Of all the i honors and lofty traditions of their founders. cXtricably woven into the
 wool and warp of the history of the | commonwealth. . Like morning 1 mists on immovable mountains cling memories of the guards of Governor Trumbul during the Revolution rais- ing a throb in every heart that loves ! liberty-rekindling fires of patriot i ism in our breasts, engendering
 never ceasing admiration of its splendid complication in the lives
 of the patriots"
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
DYING MAN KILLS
 TWO IN STAMFORD
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near Di Angelos body. It had been used apparently in the killing of the Vertuli brothers, Dl Angelo died be- for the hospital was reached.
 Dr. Bruce Weaver has made a re- port of the autopsy which was held this morning.
 Killed by Di Angelo
 The autopsy showed that the Yer tuli brothers had been killed by Di Angelo. There were four bullet holes in Frank Vertuli and two in Guiseppi, The revolver was an eight chambered one and there were seven empty shells and one loaded one. The police believe one bullet went wild. There were three stab wounds in Di Angelo's body. One in the right side which punctured the lung and liver was the fatal one, In opin- ion of the doctors. The other two did not hit vital parts.
 Two of the bullets in Frank Yer tulis body went through the right chest. The others were in an arm, Both Of the bullets which went into Giuseppi went through his right side and lung.
 The doctors inclined 10 the belief that the gun was discharged at ar angle as if both the Vertulis were leaning over Di Angelo. They fur. ther believe that Di Angelo was be. ing stabbed when he fired his re. | volver.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
World a Small Place?
 Ask Rev. Dr. Klingberg

Eov. Dr. ], E. Klingberg, who is making a tour of Sweden. in a let fer 10 Mrs. Klingberg, tells of queer incident which occurred when he vas passing through Falkoping. oiiv in tho province of Nestergoi- land
 Dr. EH0chorg had taken trip out into the country and, while waiting for a bus to convey him hack 10 the city he started a con- Hersation with man who was en- caced in fixing a fence nearby. Dur ing the course of the conversation Dr. Klingberc asked him if he had any relatives in America. He replied that he had three brothers Further questioning revealed the fact that these brothers are Carl, Andrew and Frank Johnson who are engaged in the express business in this city,
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18

dencles.
 L'Homme Libre. once the organ of CIemenceau, exelaims bitterly: Tt is from us that the country Of billionaires is going to ask more billions," and this 1t terms the very essence of human egoism."
 LAction Francaise avows: France Is being pushed into Ger many's arms, which will give Eng land disagreeable surprise"
 "The Anglo-saxons," 1t adds, "are demanding billions that not only risk giving a death blow to our finances but also mako our cup of bitterness run over"
 L'Eclair, like the others, casts doubt on the continuance of tho Dawes separations payments, and asserts that the refusal of the United States to accept Germany's paper in discharge of the French debt shows that America is like wise suspicious.
 Quotidien, official organ of the left bloc, merely prints extracts from Washington dispatches under the caption: Will we be treated by America more favorably than Eng land?"
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
The Italian Press

London. May 1S.--CAP)--Thc ac- tioa Of the United States govern mont in initiating steps 10 obtain funding settlements from its foreign debtors is displayed in big type by most of the morning newspapers, hut there is no editorial comment as yrt.
 The diplomatic writer Of tho Daily Telegraph, however, says the American initiative Is sure to exer- else a good deal of influence upon the position Of Great Britain as CO., creditor of some of these nations along with the United States.
 In the light of Washington's new move, he adds, the whole problem Of the allied debts together with the European state debts to this Coun- try may have to be surveyed with out delay.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
Explosion Believed to Be
 Attempt to Prevent Work

Moundsville. w. Va, May IS (AP) A terrible explosion early today at the Panama mine of the Ben Frank lin Coal Co.,. on the outskirts Of Moundsville, was believed by police to have disclosed an effort to pre- vent resumption of operations at the mine which was closed after strike was called by the United Mine Workers. April 16. The company had planned to resume operations today.
 The blast tore a great hole in a hillside near the fan house and dam aged a miners bunkhouse. Ten miners in the bunkhouse preparing 10 go 10 work were thrown off their feet but escaped injury.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
DEDICATION FIDAY OF
 STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
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abroad in 1S93-95, he was Euporean commissioner of the regents of the University of the State of N. l., and European agent of the federal bu- rcau of education, In 1S95-97 he was professor of philosophy and pedagogy at the University of Colo rado and became professor of edu- cation at Teachers College, Colum- bia university, in 1897. He was made dean the following year and has remained there since then, hav- ing been Barnard professor of edu- cation since 1904.
 Dr. Russell is a member of the American Psychological association anl Of the national council Of edu- cation. He is the author of "Tbe Extension of University Teaching In England and America" and Ger man Higher Schools-thc History, Organization and Methods Of Secon- diary Education in Germany" cdt- tor of the American Teachers series, and frequent contributor to educa- tional journals.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
WaN Street Briefs

New bond offerings today exceed - Ing ao'ooo,Ooo were led by s2s. .6OO,- 900 Federal Land bank 4 l-2 per cent Ten 10 thirty bear bonds which were being marketed at 102& to yield 4,l5 per cent until 1885 and 4Ob per cent thereafter to maturity. Another large offering was new Issue of S5,942,O00 Province of Cor doba, Argentina, 17 1-2 year I per cent sinking fund bold bonds at 96 and interest yielding 7.50 per cent.
 Despite the Hull being experienced by many radio concerns. the Elec- tric Products Manufacturing Go. re- ports sales for the first quarter of 1925 amounting to $I20,000 which was equivalent 10 about 40 per cent of the sales for 1924
 Freight traffic on the Illinois Cen tral railroad in the first fl days of May increased 10 S1,211 carloads compared with 74,1O1 In the same period last year. The Chicago, Rock Island X Pacific also showed a gain of 62,677 cars against 59,429.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
". ". HANNA BEQUEATHS
 ESTATE TO TWO NIECES
Margaret D, Fletcher and Fanny W. Anderson of Nit. Vernon, \. Y.
 Are Beneficiaries

Two nieces of the late William W. Hanna are benefciaries in his will, a copy of which was filed this afternoon in probate court. They are Margaret D. Fletcher and Fanny w. Anderson, the daughters and MT. and Mrs. John B. Anderson of Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Mrs. Anderson is MT. Hanna's sister.
 With the exception of q bcquest of $500 for the care of the Hanna family plot in Fairview cemetery. the nicces will receive the entire es- tate.
 Mir. Hanna's will was drawn June 13, 1922.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
Eighty Cents Each Is i. Award on Radio Tuhes

Wilmington, Del, May IS. (Ap)-- The federal district court in the suit of the American Telephone and Telegraph company against the Ra- dio Audion company and DeForast Radio Telephone and Telegraph company today decided that "rca- sonable royalty" for the infringing of tubes made by the Radio Audion company between January ], 1921, and January 2, 1923, will be 30 cents each.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
One Killed, Three Hurt
 As Locomotive EXplOdeS

IittIe Rock, Ark, May lS.-One person was killed and three others badly injured, one perhaps fatally, when inc boiler of a Missouri-Pa- ciNc freight train, exploded near NcGhec early last night
 Brakeman Burkett is dead whil" Fireman Cobb, Engineer Taylor and Conductor Andrews are injured. Cobh perhaps fatally All are resi- dents of MCGhee.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
BURGLARS GOT NOTHING

Entering through a rear window, thieves ransacked the desk and cash register in the store at 417 Main street conducted by N. Raycr X Son. but left through the rear door without taking anything according 10 d report received by the police this morning Scrgt, Patrick ]. O'Mara investigated and reported that it was evidently tho work of young boys.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
RIG STOCK INCREASE

New York, May 1S.-(AP)-An increase in the authorized common stock Of E. l. DuPont de Uemours X Co.,, Inc. from O,O00,00O to S15o,oOo,0o0, was proposed by the directors today Stockholders will meet on June Is to act on the rec concentration. The last change in he capita, structure was made in 1922, when the common stock issue was increased from $SO,O00,OO0 to S10o,0O0.000.
 The directors at their meeting to- day declared the regular quarterly dividends of $2.5o a share on tho common and $l.50 a share on the dehcnturc stock.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
Fight Results Fatally
 For Waterbury Youth

Waterbury, May lS. (AP)-Cor-
 oner John Monzani is investigating
 the death of Peter Rinaldi son of
 Mir. and Mrs. Salvatore Rinaldi, 4l3
 Walnut street extension, who died Thursday at St. Mary's hospital as result of hcmorrhage. According to a report made 10 Medical EXam- inor pr. A. A. Crane, the lad went to his home several days ago and told his parents he had been in High, al school and had heen severe ly pounded about tho stomach and chest by a boy three years his senior.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
Lithuanian Envoy Is
 Welcomed to Waterbury

Waterbury, May IS. (AP)-Kazys BizauskaS envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary from Lithu- ania 10 this country is today the guest of the city of Waterbury, hav- ing called upon the mayor officially this morning where he was present. cd with the keys of the city Mir. Rizauskas leaves for Washington to- night.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
Fire Loss Reaches Total Of S750,000 at Clean, \. I

OIean, N r. Nay 1S.-Fire today destroyed the plant o fthe Empire Tanning company here with an esti- mated loss O; $75o,aoo, Twelve buildings. occupying more than five acres of land were r3zed.
 Some of The buildings were forty years old and the flames made ra- pii headwav as they swept through tho various connecting ruuways.
 The plant was owned hy tho Ar mour company of Chicago, II Wss considered doubtful that tho struc- ture would he replaced. The loss was tho greatest ever suffered by fire in this city.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
DIVORCED IN PARIS

Paris, May 1N.-(APl-A divorce has been granted here 10 Mrs EllSse Everett Abbott from Paul Abbott, of New York city.
 They were married in New York on November 25, 1220, Mrs Abbott based her suit on charges of deser- ton. Abbott is a former Yale stu- dent and served overseas during the war it is said. Mrs. Abbott vss a debutarts In 1919,
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
rrrN cnLRr mnGMENTS

Indictments were awarded ny Ju6cc William c. HunEerford in city ..ourt this afternoon, as follows;
 For the plaintiff in the amount ot fsi74 and costs in the action of sc .n7z-i3uo listro against Guisseppe I eorsrdi. Nair X Nair represented tha plaintiff,
 For the plaintiff m tho amount or S.41s and costs in th0 action of D,minick Norrell et al aEains' Manuel Atashian. George W. klet' represented the plaintiff
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
FALLS FROM ROOF OF
 THREE STORY BUILDING
Charles Hahn of 16 Ed~on Street
 Seriously Injured and Is, Taken to General Hospital for Examination.

Failing from the roof of a three story house on Rockwell avenue, which he was painting this after noon. Charles Hahn of 16 Edson street was seriously injured. He was taken 10 the New Britain Gen. cra Hospital where a thorough in vestiration will hc made to deter mine the extent of his injuries,
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
Deaths 8
Karl HalckS

Karl Haleks. 5l, died yesterday at the LenoX Hill hospital, New York. He was born in Russia and leaves a daughter, Laona, in Wisconsin and brother. Emil, of 9S Franklin square, this city. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in St. Matthew's German Lutheran church. Rev. A. C. Theo- dore Steege officiating. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
CHIEr NonLE,s CAR HIRE

The new Cadillac touring car pur- chased by the city for the nse of Chief William J. Noble of the fire department has arrived and will be put into service on Wednesday, The cars purchase was approved by the common council recently. after the fire board had recommended that a Cadillac he purchased. It has not been painted rcd.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
George J. EriCson

George J. Ercson, 50, died at his home. 55S Arctic avenue, Bridgeport, late last night. He was former resident of New Britain and leaves, besides his wife, one brother, of the plumbing firm of EriCson & John son, this city. He was member of Andre lodge, Odd Fellows. Funeral arrangements are incomplete,
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18

Boston. May IS. (AP)-A man who gave his name as Joseph Allan. S5. was arrested last night in con- nection with the hold up in Cam bridge last Thursday in which armed robbers secured the S25,oOO payroll of the Lever Bros company, One Of .e1 cral bank messengers who were .held vp positively Identified the man Ias one of the robbers
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
CATCH BIG TROUT.

pr. Frank Z"iok and Emil S'au- bor today entered the contest for the prize offered by Monicr Brothers for the longest trout cauCh, in Con- necticut water this season. Dr. ZNick brought in a spocklod beauty meas uring 142. inches this morning, Mir. S,aubert showing up short time lstcr with r l-4 inch trout. Ho now leads the fcid. Others who have entered good size trout are F. C, Hallstein and Hugo Johnson with Ii 1-4 inch and 19l3 trout rcspoc- lively.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
wEATHER RECORns RRoKEN

New Haven, May fS-tAP)-FiE- ures for the frsi half of May taken at the weather bureau here show that a half-century record for hiCh temrerature was broken. Weather Forecast Observer TarU said that popular impression was that May has been cvcetpionalIv cold while of- fciaI figures show the contrary.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
CAILLATX ACANDUDATT.

LeMans, France. May lS.-(AP)- Finance Minister Joseph CsillauX to- day accepted the candidacy for the senate from this district offered by the radical party. He will replace Senator Gigon. who resigned 10 per init the return Of the finance min ister to parliament,
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
RR1US AT HOSPITAL

Sons were born at the New Britain General hospital today 10 NIT. and Mrs. Kenneth WaI)en of 266 Maple street, NIr. and Mrs, Edward Mona han of T4S West Main street and Mir. and Mrs oscar Nygren of 46 Newington avenue. A daughter was horn to NIT. and Mrs. Carl Berry Of 6f Wellington street.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
Funerals
Thomas O'Bricn

The funeral of Thomas O'Brien of 100 Clark street was held this morn ing with a funeral mass at 9 o'clock in St. Mary's church. Rev, Walter A. McCrann was cclebrant. The bearers were Thomas McGrath, Thomas Hinchey. William McMahon, Cornelius Sullivan, Elmer O'Brien and John Burke. the last three named coming from Hartford. Burial was in the new Catholic cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
Samuel (ianci

Samuel Ciaci, Is days old, son of Mir. and Mrs. Manuel Cianci of 54 Beaver street. died yesterday. The funeral was held this afternoon at {2:30 o'clock from the funeral parlors of Taraia & Sagarino with burial in St. Mary's cemetery
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
CLEARING HOUSE STATEMENT

Now Nork-ENchanEos, 536ooo,- 0No. balances, qS.Oo0. o00
 Boston -- Exchanges, 72,ooo.oGU; halancrs 3F,nOn. .0ou.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18

T.. x, TREASURY STATEMENT |. s. treasury balance, sca7,S65,Gat
New Britain herald., 1925-05-18
Washington Waiting

Washington, May 1S.-The Wash ington government is awaiting with interest some word of the reception accorded in the nine European debtor nations 10 the news that this country desires to arrange funding settlements without undue delay. Meanwhile, there is speculation as 10 which of the nine will be the first 10 submit proposal, even though Il provides d basis merely for pre- li ir,. Ain Ainran
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-07

$500 Black Satin Crepe, 54-in.. $3.50
$3.50 Black Satin Crepe, 54-in.. $685.
$3.50 Black Satin Crepe, 54-in. =. .$7.95
$3.50 Black Satin Canton, 54-in.. $6.e5
$500 Black Satin Charmeuse, So
IN. ,......,........... S8.l9
$500 Black Duchess Satin, 54-in.. 1919
$3.50 Black Charmeuse, 40.in. $4.09
$500 Black Charmeuse, 4o-in.. $3.50
$3.50 Black Charmeuse, 4o-in.. $3.50
$500 Black Flat Crepe, 54-in.. =. $3.50
$500 Black Silk Faille, 4o-in.. ..SI.79
$3.50 Black Crepe Fsille, 4o-in.. S4.98
$500 Black Flat Crepe, 4o-in. .$2.79
$500 Black Imported Suede Satin. $3.50
$500 Black Miro Crepe, 4O-in.. $3.50
$500 Black Flat Crepe, 40-in. $3.50
$3.50 Black Bordered Crepe, 54-in. $7.95
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-07

$500 Black Crepe Faille, 40 inches 1919
$3.50 Black Crepe Faille, 40 inches $4.o9
$3.50 Black Frost Crepe, 40 inches $4.9s
S2.59 Black Crepe de Chine, d0-in. 12.29
$3.50 Black Satin Canton, 4o-in.. .$4.O9
$3.50 Black Satin Canton, 4o.in. 1929
$500 Black Charmeuse, 4O-in.. 1919
$500 Black Radiums, 4o-in. .....$1.79
$3.50 Black Rsdiums, 40-in.. S2.29
$500 Black Radiums, 40-in. ..$2.79
$3.50 Black Radium, 4o-in.. $500
$500 Black Silk Po2lin, 4o-in. S27e
$3.50 Black Suede Crepe, 4o-in. 1929
$500 Black Crepe Moire, 40-in. $3.50
$3.50 Black Florentine Crepe, 40
IN. .............. S4.O9
$500 Black Suedewide Crepe, 81
IN. ............. S4.59
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-07

Of extra fine quality, 40
inches wide In many pref
ty new patterns for early
fall frocks. In a good color
range. Wonderful value.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-07

Fast colored washable ra-
diums of extra fine quality
for frocks, underwear, etc.
40 inches wide, in Is new
shades. Will give excellent
wear.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-07

Cheney's famous Frost
crepe, the ideal silk for
smart frocks, coats, etc.
Comes in Is beautiful new
shades and is 40 inches
wide.