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New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
EXPLOSION HURTS
 PAPERS WORKERS
Blast Does Damage at Chicago
 American Plant
By The Associated pres..

Chicago, Feb. 12.--Six employees were injured and several others bruised and cut when an explosion in the engraving department of the Chicago Evening American today shook tho Hearst building. Many windows were shattered and em- ploycs were ordered out of the building when flames broke out, although the fire was short lived and did small damage. No one was killed.
 A can of chemicals, said to havc been ether. exploded. Besides those injured, none of whom was seri- ously hurt. according to newspaper executives, several girl workers suf- fered from shock and hysteria and were treated at hospital.
 "We will miss only two editions" James r. Bickett, managing editor, said. Aside from that we arc go- ing ahead as usual. A can of chemicals exploded, causing some damage in the stcreotyping room as well. and injured several employees"
 Among the injured at the IT, auois hospital were Miss Blanche Caldwell. Miss Lillian .Tallahson, Martin Both, Frank Tilt, F. M. Fel- lers, Thomas Griffin, II. c. Walker, Rose Julty. Leopold Hyzart, D. G. Smith and two unidentified uncon- scious girls.
 The fire soon was extinguished with no great damage. although windows on the alley side of the building were shattered.
 E., NJ. Fellers. one of the injured engraving room employees, said the explosion blew him to his knees but that he escaped much of the force of the blast.
 Publication of the Evening Amer ican was not delayed, as work in mechanical departments other than the engraving room was not inter- rupted.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
TROUBLE IN INDIA
Indian Moslems Are Reported as Considerably Exercised and Two RefOrmer are Slain.

Paris, Feb, 1o,--A dispatch to Reuthere from Peshawar, northwest ern India, says considerable unrest among the Indian Moslems along the northwestern frontier has been caused by report from Kabul, cap ital of Afghanistan, that two reform Moslems had been stoned to death on Feb. 10 in the presence of IS constables and Of a superintendent who belonged to the Quadian (Qadarite?) or reformed community.
 This, adds the dispatch, Is appar- ently the result of the wave of fa- naticism which began on August 31, 1924, with the execution of a Qua dian missionary who was stoned to death by the ameer's orders.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
WAS LJNCOI,N,S SECRETARY

Madison, N. J., Feb. l2.-WilIiam 0. Stoddard, private secretary to Abraham Lincoln during his prcsi- dency spent the anniversary Of Lin coln's birthday in his usual manner today, confined to his room at the home of his son, Ralph J. Stoddard. Although Mir. Stoddard is 90 years of age and very feeble, his mind is active, he reads continually and keeps well informed, and today re- called his association 60 years ago with Lincoln in the White House,
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
WEEKIN BANK REPORT

London, Feb. 12.-Ihe weekly statement Of the Bank of England shows the following changes. in pounds
 Total reserve increased 621,o00. Circulation decreased 6tToo0. Bull hon increased 4,1t3. Other securt- ties decreased g2S.0Oo. other de- posi,s decreased I9S32ooo. Public deposits decreased 1,4579,ooo. Notes reserve increased 61S.ooo. Govern mont securities decreased 21,6S4,0oo.
 The proportion of the banks re- serve to liability this week is 1884 per cent; last week it was l5.66 per cent.
 Rate of discount { per cent.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
HAS 55 DESCENDANTS
Mrs. Mary Kieth Observes sgd An- niycrsary of Her Bifth---Recciyes Gifts and Congratulations.

Mrs. Mary Neither. who has S6 descendants. celebrated her S2nd birthday anniversary yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Gordon of 67 Monroe street. During the day many friends and neighbors called 10 congratulate her, while last evening she was sur prised by her children and grand children and received many flowers and other gifts. Mrs Keith was born in Salisbury. Conn., on Feb ruary II, 1S42, and has lived in New Britain for six years. She has i've children, 35 grandchildren. and IS grcat-grandchildren. She Is In fine health, her oyesight and hearing being still as good as they ever were.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
RIVER SUBSIDIES.

Waterbury, Feb, 12.-The Nauga- tuck river which was badly swollen and choked with ice cakes last night and this morning threatening to de- stroy bridges and valuable property abutting the river bank, has sub sided to some extent, and barring further heavy rains will leave this vicinity without any material dam age done.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
Conn. River Rising,

Woodsyille, N H., Feb. 1c.--With ritfsN still falling today after the rec ord-breaking warmth of the past week serious flood conditions along the Connecticut river and its tribu- taries appeared imminent. Tho first report of flood damage to reach this place was from Lisbon, where the tracks of the Boston and Maine rail- roads are under water from the over flow of the Ammonoosuc river which flows into the Connecticut at Woods vile.
 Early today the ice went out of the Connecticut, lessening danger of floods due to the backing up of ice jams along the stream. The wa ter in this river and it's various tribu- taries was reported to be rising steadily as the winter accumulation of snow melted on the hills. The snow had almost disappeared in this district although thick accumula- tion of ice still blocks the highways.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
PRICE OF GASOLINE
Midwest will Feel Standard oil Supremacy Tomorrow When Rates Go Up Two Cents There.

Chicago, Feb. 12.-Effective to- morrow, the price of gasoline will be increased two cents a gallon throughout the II states served by the Standard oil Company of h. diana, 1t was announced today. ker- osene prices will advance one cent.
 The rapid increase in the price of Crude oil was ascribed as the req son for the increase which follows other one-cent advances since the first of the year.
 The increase will make the retail price of gas 21 cents a gallon in Chicago.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
NEW GYPSY KING
Frank Mitchell Of Harlem Section of New York, 43 Years Old, Is Elected Leader.

Yonkers, N. r., Feb. 12.-A new king reigns over the 100000 gyp- sies in the United States.
 He is Frank Mitchell of the liar lem section of New York. who will divide his time between administer ing the affairs of his people and making a living for his wife and their children by telling fortunes He is 4s years old.
 Mitchell was elected last Friday. but the announcement was not forthcoming until today His cleo ton took place at his home where the chiefs of the various gypsy tribes had gathered around the bier of sthe late King, Nicholas John. Mitch- ell had been assistant for Nicholas John for four years. His selection received the unanimous approval of all the tribal chiefs, but was con- trary to custom. Ordinarily rela- tive of the deceased monarch Is chosen to succeed. Nicholas John is survived by his brother, resident of Yonkers, and by four strapping sons whose homes are in Waterbury, Conn,
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
ROTOR SHIP DELAYED
Defective Motor Causes Postpone ment Of the Start of the Famous T1cttner Vessel.

Kicl, Germany. Feb, 12. - The Flettner rotorship, Backau, which arrived here Sunday from Danzitl cn route to Lcith, will not be able to continue her voyage until tomor- row owing to a defectvei Diesel mo- tr. When the Backau departs she will be accompanied by her sister ship, the thrcc-mast schooner, An nen.
 The Amen will carry the same tonnage as tlFe Backau and a simi- lar Diesel motor, but will use sails instead of rotors. The vessels, starting at the same time under the same conditions, may he able to demonstrate whether rotors are bet ter than sails,
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
Medical Examiner Lyon
 Returns From New York

McdlCaI ENamlner WdIeTIldH Lyon has returned from New York city where he underwent treatment at a hospital. He expects to take up his duties as medical examiner again about March 1. DT. John R. Purney. assistant medical examiner, has been filling the office during his absence.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
ADDRESS ON LINCOLN

Rev. c. H. Schneck, who has spoken a number of times to the Y. NJ. c. A. Bible class this season, will address the class tonight on the sub ject, Abraham Lincoln, the Chris tian." Members of the Boys club will be guest and a record breaking attendance is expected. The meeting will start with supper at 6:SO o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
Rising At Albany

Albany, N. T., Feb. 12.-The level of the Hudson river here today was about four feet above normal and was steadily rising. Tho docks were covered by six inches of water and 8 small area was flooded.
 During the night the ice or the Mohawk river for some distance above Troy went out as did the ice ir the Hudson between Troy and Castleton. The weather bureau said the crest of the flood would proba- bly be reached tonight.
 Glens Falls reported that ice Tn the upper Hudson remained intact although the river rcsembIed spring freshet.
 At Hudson Falls the river was two feet above normal. Dynamite was used throughout the night to break up ice jams in the Fallkill which flows through Poughkeepsie.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
TWO TRY SUICIDE
Hartford Police Have Reports of Woman Turning on Gas and Man Drinking Dose of Poison.

Hartford. Feb. t2-Two attempted suicides were reported today. Mrs. Margaret Sinko, 50 wife of John Sinko, of 72 South Prospect street attempted to take her life at 4:30 this morning by inhaling Gas from a tube connected with gas stove. Her husband discovered her before she had inhaled sufficient amount to prove fatal.
 Michael Brody, 35, Of 1T Milford street, drank poison at his home about o'clock this morning. He was reported to be in a serius c0udi- tion at St. Francis hospital. He is married.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
Fire Destroys Farm
 Buildings at Suffield

Suffield, Conn.,, Feb. 12.-Fire early today on the farm of Sydney Bernstein on Thrall avenue caused the loss of two horses, one COW. a stock barn filled with hay, a one and-one-half acre tobacco shed and three tons of lime and fertilizer all valued at about S6.O00. It is be- lieved the fire started from defective WirinR
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
WIFE GRANTED DIVORCE
William Caycr Decides Not To Con- test Suit Brought in Superior Court By Leila Danforth Cayer.

Leila Danforth Cayer was granted a divorce from William Cayer of 4s Laurel street yesterday by Judge Hinman in the superior court, the defendant withdrawing his contest at the last minute. The plaintiff misconduct within the past year and intolerable cruelty. She was granted $l0 week alimony and the custody of their four chil- dren. Attorney Thomas r. McDon- ough represented Mrs. Cayer.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
CUTS CLOTHES ON LINE

One of the most despicable acts of vandalism to be reported to the police in some time was reported to the police this morning by Joseph Tortorgio of 96 Beaver street, the man alleging that somebody had en- tered his yard last night and cut clothes hanging on the line into shreds. The clothing was valued at about s1OO according to Tortorgio, who suspects a neighbor of the deed
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
VICTIMS BETTER

New Haven, Feb. 12.-William r. Noonan, a Yale student, injured in an automobile in the fog Monday. was discharged from the hospital today and his recovery is expected. Miss Anna WendriCk who was iniur- ed at the same time is also reported to be improving
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
New Haven Sleuth and
 His Prisoner Missing

New Haven, Feb. l2.-FWlure ot Detective Sergeant John McAvoy Of the local police force to return today from Washington where he went to bring back Chi Chun Haian, former Yale student, wanted here to answer a charge of forgery, has caused some anxiety at the local detective bureau. He left here Tuesday and was expected to return last night.
 No word has come from him, ac- cording to police officials. Haian is alleged to have forged the name of Yale professor to a note for S5,500,
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
"oIn TIMERS, WERE THERE

Members of New Britain lodge ot Elks who attended the "old Timers night last night say it was the best in the history of the lodge. The at- tendance was large and the fun was in proportion to the number present. A minstrel show was the main alt traction, complemented by profess sional entertainers. Supper was served.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for the kindness and sympathy shown us at the time of our bereavement, in the loss of our daughter Evelyn. Also for the beauti- full floral tributes. We wish to es- pecially thank the Carlson & Torell Co. Signed,
 Mir. X Mrs. Herman Carling
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
SLAYER KILLS SELF.

Hammonton, N. J., Feb, l2.--Jo- seph De Pasquale, wanted for the murder last night of his wife, Lena, 30, and her four-year-old daughter, Patrina, in their home at Waterford, was found dead in the woods mile and a half from his home today by State Trooper Cline.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
ENGLAND IS SILENT
Great Britain Has No Intention of Being Committed to the Geneva Protocol or any new Obligations.
By The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
 London, Feb. 12.-The govern ment has no idea of committing Great Britain to the Geneva proto- col, or any fresh obligations of a like character, without the assent of parliament, foreign Secretary Cham berlain declared today.
 He was replying to a question in the house of commons as whether the government was considering a new pact of alliance and security with France and whether the house Britain was in any way committed to an agreement which might in Tolve the country in war.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
Edward Galka

The funeral of Edward Galka was held this morning at 7:30 o'clock from the late home, 24G Broad street, and at 7:45 o'clock at the Sacred Heart church. Internment vas in the Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
Nl1ttprais
Mrs. Jennie Louise Slater

The funeral of Mrs. Jennie Louise Slater will be held tomorrow aft ernoon al o'clock from the late home on Robbins street, Maple Hill. Intermcnt will be in Fairvicw cemc- tery.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12

Danbury, Feb. 12.-The overflow ing of the Housatonic river at sandy Hook 12 miles east of this city, has blocked the state highway between Danbury and Waterbury and traffic between this city, Waterbury ana Hartford is being dctoured by way or Bridgeport. The river covers the highway to the depth of four to SIX feet for a distance of over 15OO feet at a point a short distance east or the Sandy Hook bridge. The road way is nine feet above the river at the normal water mark, but ice jams have caused a rise of fl feet in the height Of the water. The big bridge spanning the river is not believed to be in danger, although ice floes are subiecting it to heavy strain and the water is swirling about tho bridge floor.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
New Britain Machine Co.
 Meeting Next Tuesday

Notice has been given Of the an- nual meeting of the New Brita!n Machine Co. 10 be held at thc offices Of the corporation, Tuesday Febru- ary ], at o'clock, for the elcc- ton of directors, and for the ap- proval of acts Of the directors dur ing the past year, Voting powers in this corporation are, under the articles of association. vested in pre- ferred stockholders.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
Special Notice

Winthrop Council, No, :, Sons and Daughters of Liberty. will hold R public whist in O. |. A. M, hall Wednesday evening, February IS at s o'cloCE.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
EXCHANGE CLOSES c

Chicago. Feb, 12.-Thc Chicago stock exchange, board of trade and commodity markets were closed toe day in observance of Linocln's birth
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
LowIands Flooded,

Oneco. Conn.,, Feb. 12.-Eiood con- ditions are reported in the lowands as a result of the rising of the Quin- nebaug and Shetuclet rivers, due to recent heavy rains. Both rivers are over their banks in places but the heavy ice is not yet breaking up.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
Naugatuck River High.

New Haven, Feb. 12.-It Is report cd that the Naugatuck river Is ris- ing rapidly and that cellars of stores on its banks in Ansonia have been flooded A twenty foot ice jam is reported at Thomaston.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-12
FLOOD CONDITIONS
 BECOMING SERIOUS
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breaking up of ice farther up the stream.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-13

Uncle Elmer interrupted their romantic
ride down Canoe Road.
"Pastor Shaffner came year ago, in
April" explains Miss George. "He was
fairly young-about thirty-seven guess,
and he was awfully clever. Why, he
packed the church and it was easier to
raise two thousand dollars for his salary
than twelve hundred for any of the
other, more old-fashioned ministers who
had come before him. Then the new
pastor was an outdoor man. He coached
the high school baseball team. He played
basket ball with the high school boys,
too. But he hadn't been here long be-
fore some of the girls whispered things
to me about him. One girl told me he
had said to her,
"'My dear, you're sweet enough to
kiss
"'Well.' she said she answered back,
you better not try it!
"Of course | didn't believe a word of
this. l Just thought she was letting her
imagination run wild, as women do, some
times. At this juncture l had met the
minister three of four times. Then came
mid-week meeting. That evening | re-
turned to the church for handkerchief
L had cropped met the pastor coming
out last of all. My dear young parish
oner,' he said, the night is fine and ma
ture is always alluring. l am hot and
uplifted from my service. Wouldn't you
come for a little air-a little ride in my
car? You're looking palep
"0f course ! was pleased, but | hest
tated moment. Then | remembered he
was my pastor. He preached ssch nice
sermons. Besides he was the official ex-'
ample Of conduct to all the young folks,
in East Hampton. If he thought it was
all right for me to go riding with him,
it must be all right.
"'0h,' told him. 4 adore nature, too.
And will be pleased to come, pastor
eve went riding, and he recited to me
long verses of different love poems, end
ing up with a song. The song was one
\. almost everybody has heard, though it
y hardlyNR classic. It's the one about
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-13

right hand to my right ear, that means
Hook for a message in the usual place.
If l take out my handkerchief, shake it,
and stuff it into my right hip pocket,
that means we will go driving down Shore
Avenue, the same evening. My hands
suddenly raised to my mouth and as sud-
denly dropped mean-look out, the old
tabby cats in the congregation are watch
ing! And my hands lifted to each side
of my breast, right where the top buttons
of my coat are placed, means-you are
my little inspirationp
81 like any kind of a game, and this
game of signals the pastor invented for
us was better than cross word puzzles and
a lot more interesting than penOchle or
patoochie. Both of these last games are
as old as Old Maid, but here was beauti-
full new game, and only the pastor whom
everybody loved and looked up tO-and
l, little Georgia Ash, knew the right
answer. 1t was positively thrilling. In
the meantime, we used to go driving
whenever we could get away. was only
a high school girl, and it was hard for
me to get out every night, or even on so
many nights as the pastor thought ride
in the cool air would do his head good
and help his sermons Of course my peo-
pie always liked to have me in early, for
the sake of my lessons. And the pastor
told me his wife always questioned him
closely where he was going. He used to
say, to watch the after supper basket
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-13

to go driving with him quite often. He
said it rested his head and helped him to
think up wonderful texts for next weeks
sermons, driving through the cool night
air with an earnest young choir singer.
When he told me this, ! knew nothing
could be wrong, and felt that if helped
the pastor to preach good sermons by 60
ing with him, was doing my share. Then
one night he told me he was fond of me.
He said he loved me, dearly, and that
somehow, in some manner things must
take turn so we could be happy. He
gave me a poem which expressed this
thought:
"Tt is the old old story
Though it is true today,
Wen be together, sweetheart;
Love will find way
"He didn't put this in my hand. In
stead, he signalled to me in the pulpit
where would find it hidden, between the
pages of Leviticus and Deuteronomy, two
books of the Old Testament. looked
there in the great pulpit Bible and found
the poem. | trembled. 1t seemed so ro-
mantle, love poems hidden away for me
in the Bible. But / must explain the
pastors pulpit signals to me. l thought
him SO clever when he told me about
them.
"rWhen l put my left hand to my left
ear lust for a moment-that means l
love you,' he told me. When l put my
WI l.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-13

how 4 loved her in
the morning, l loved
her at noon, but last
night, on the back
porch, l loved her
best of all
"Well, he hummed
this and he sighed
and looked at me,
and there was a great
pale, languid moon
over us.
"After that things
kept progressing. The
pastor used to like me
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-13

So little Miss Ash tells the story. But
events followed swiftly both in the par
sonage car and later, when the minister's
car turned into the minister's house.
"Let me think! Let me thinkr' the
pastor kept saying.
And when the parsonage car finally
reached the parsonage, Father Ash
waited, a small man, but very tense and
very white.
"You have till noon tomorrow to leav.
town" all the neighbors say Father As
explained to the Rev. Mr.. Shaffner.
any rate, at eleven o'clock the mex. mon
ing, with good hours leeway till twelve,
the minister departed, saying goodSy to
nobody, explaining to nobody, with |one
exception. He left a note to Uncle Elmer,
who had interrupted the last ride. This
is the note, as Mrs. Elmer Jackson fave
it out.
81 do not put any salutation on this,
Elmer, because 1 am afraid you would
resent any l might attach. However, 1
have no unkind thought in my heart, only
a great ache. How sorry am, only God
knows.
How this will turn out depends upon
my wife. She is too good for me. And
if she serves me right, she will give me
up. If she does, shall probably go to
the devil. If she forgives me, I intend
to try to be a man in the future.
"There are some green peas and cab
bages and eggs on the cellar stairs. You
had best take them and anything you
find.
81 should appreciate any help you may
render in keeping my record clean with
the District Superintendent. May sign
myself
GAN AWAKENED FOOL"
So the pastor wrote three days before
the Sunday congregation assembled at
church when the pastor was missing. In
the meantime gossip seethed at Hamp
ton Bays. And for every member Of
congregation who is indignant, there
other members who feel that the p
has had very hard deal