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New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
Mrs. Sally Elizabeth Johnson

Mrs Sally Elizabeth Johnson. wife of Victor Johnson of 40S East street, died Saturday noon, at the age of 36 years. Although she had been ailing for considerable length of time her death was unexpected. She was regular attendant at the Swedish Bethany church, although she was a members of the Swedish Congregational church in Hartford, where she was 2 resident for 20 years, prior 10 her settling in this city five years ago. Mrs. Johnson until she became i'll, was very well known as vocalist and made many appearances in places in this yicini- ty and elsewhere.
 Besides her husband, she is sur vived by three sons, Walter, s, Her bert 6, and Robert 2, and four sis ters, Miss Selma Strandberg and Mrs. Bert Chent of this city, Mrs. John Franklin of Grasston. Minn., wife of Rev. John Franklin, former pastor of the Swedish Baptist church in Ncrden, and sister in Sweden.
 Funeral services, conducted by Rev. G. F. Pihl, will be held tomor- TOW afternoon at o'clock from the late home and at 2:30 o'clock from the Swedish Bethany church. Burial will be in FairvieW cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
Martin Rodney Carey.

Martin Rodney Carey, age S7 years. one of New Britain's first vol untecr fircmcn and charter mem ber of the Order of United Amc&j- can Mechanics, died Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. r. l. Morley of 43 Franklin street. MT. Carey went to the home Of his daughter Friday to visit her and the children, who are i'll, and later went 10 bed after complaining of not feel ing we'll. It was found that he was suffering from pneumonia and his death followed Saturday.
 Mir. Carey, who had been resi- dent Of this city for 50 years, came here from Bennington, Vermont. when New Britain had population of 9,000. For many years he was employed as q foreman at the Rus sell X Erwin division of the Amori- can Hardware Corporation. Besides his daughter, he leaves two sons, Charles II. and Fred J, Of this city, a brother, Edwin Carey, Of this city, thrce grandsons and two grand- daughters.
 Rev. William 1T. Al1rrson. pastor of the Trinity Methodist church, of tiriated at the funeral services which were held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Erwin chapel Burial was in I'airyicw cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
COUNCIL OF WOMEN i FOR DISARMAMENT
EaVors Geneva Draft at Con, r Vention in Washington

Washington. May 1.-The Inter pational counicl of Women's con- sention today completed action on fits disarmament resolution by adopt ing without debate the second sec- tion, calling attention of members to the protocol on the subject drafted by the fifth assembly Of the League of Nations. Careful study of tho protocol was recommended before the next league meeting.
 The protocol cited in the rtsolu- ton is that known as the Geneva draft" which proposed a plan for pacific settlement of international disputes, to be !O>JNed by n con- ference for limitation of armaments. It was rejected by the British gov ernment, which put forward q sub etitute.
 Mir. George Ca1hury of England. chairman of the Peace Committee called attention that adoption by the council of the resolution did not imply acceptance Of the protocol.
 Mrs. N. F. Harris, chairman of the convention. anl spokesman for the American delegation, said that the United States group would re- frain from voting on my resolution bearing on the League of Nations, owing 10 the divided opinion In the country on this subject
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
CLEANUP IN SOMERYILLE
48 Brought Into Court Charged With Violating Massachusetts Pro
 hibition Regulations.

Cambridge, Mass, May 11.--Forty six prisoners taken Saturday night in liquor raids conducted by state police in the "brickbottom district" of SomorylIe were arraigned in Mid- dlesex superior court today on indict ments charging infractions of the state prohibition law. The majority pleaded not guilty and were remand cd for trial Wednesday, Dist. Attor- ney Arthy K. F. Reading. who has announced light to the finish" with the bootlcggers of the county, said trial of the cases would be pressed by his office. Three sessions of the superior court opened today with trial Of liquor cases as the chief business on the docket
 In the meantime two score houses shops and buildings in Somervilc were posted with court notices as a result Of the district attorneys cru sade.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
City Items

Twin daughters were born to Mir, and Mrs, Eric Johnson of 444 Allen street yesterday at the Now Britain General hospital,
 A son was born to pr. and Mrs. r, A, Curran of f0S Lincoln street at the New Britain General hospital yesterday
 Phenix lodge, l. o, o. F., will meet tomorrow evening and will confer the second degree on a class of candidates
 John Boleskoskl of S6 Hartford avenue, student in the Burritt school, left home yesterday and has not returned. according to a report made to the police.
 There will be a meeting of mer- chants at the Chamber of Com meree rooms tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock to discuss the question Of Saturday closing.
 Alfred Scagliola, 145 Pleasant street, was arrested this morning by Traffic Policeman Peter Cabelus at Franklin square and Main street when he failed to stop on signal.
 Charged with stealing a bicycle from North street about a month ago. Joseph scrogi of ii Oak street was arrested this morning by Po- liceman Thomas J. Feeney. Scrogi is reported to have admitted steal ing the bicycle.
 Elias J. Gurion of New York city, and Miss Ethel Lipman of 10 Oak street, have taken out a license to marry.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
HIT RUM TRAFFIC
 FROM NEW LONDON
Armed Patrol Boats Speed to
 Sea in Thunder Storm

New London, May 11,-At the height of a terrific thunder storm shortly before dawn this morning, souadr0n of 14 patrol boats, all of the 7j-foot type, armed with one pound rifles and machines guns, put, to sea from the state pier here 10 take part in the rum war ott Mon- tank Point and No Mans Land. Somewhere In the Atlantic off Block Island the vessels were scheduled to meet the destroyer Downes, flagship of the fleet of dry vessels that under the direction Of Commander William II. Hunter is engaged in the block ad4 of tho Now England coast.
 II was anticipated that the squad ron would relieve the patrol boats that have been surveiling the scotch" armada since the inception of the blockade a week ago, All of the vessols were heavily provisioned and fueled and 1t was stated at the coast guard headquarters here that they wore prepared for an extended stay at sea.
 Charts at the local station today indicated that the 30 vessels com prisins the rum fleets off the coats Of Connecticut, Rhode Island and Mesa chUsctts were separating, many of them heading seawards and the rest cruising restlessly up and down tho line, hoping against hone to shake the gray, grim coast guard craft that have been clinging with leochlike tenacity to each unit of tho rllm fleet
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
Macri Girl Weeps As
 Strain of Trial Tells

New Haven, Mayl1.-Olympia Macri at the end of her third week on trial for the murder of John Bagnano whom she shot in the lob- by of a local theatre on February 26 after the latter is said to have refused to support as his the Macri baby is beginning 10 show the strain of the trial and spends con- siderable time weeping while at the jail Only once, however, has the 2o year old defendant broken down in the courtroom.
 Miss Macri attended chapel serv- ice at the county jail yesterday for the first time. A few members of her family; Mrs. Joscpha Whitney society woman who has been at tending the trial daily, and defense Attorney Joseph Koletsky were her only visitors during the day.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
$500 DAMAGE SUIT

John and Regina CuryIo, alias C&srula. of this city have been named d"fondants in a suit for S200 damages brought hy Frank Walsh, alias rank Walczuk. of Woonsock- ct, F. l. The plaintiff claims that John Curylo owes him S200 on a note and that, 10 conceal ownership and avoid payment, he transferred his property 10 his wife, Regina. oa March 9, 1895. Nair X Nair issual t1c writ, which is returnable in the court of common pleas the first Tuesday of June. Service was madC D. Constable George A. Stark,
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
Deaths
Mrs. Catherine Wright Swain

Mrs, Catherine Wright Swain, wife of George Swain of 25 Forest street. died last night at Il o'clock at her home. Although born in England, she had been a resident of this city for many years. coming here as a child Besides her hus- band, she is survived by two sons. William c. Swain of Hartford and pr. Charles Swain of this city, and two daughters, Miss Grace M. Swain and Mrs R. J. Smith of this city, She also leaves four grandchildren.
 Funeral services will be held from the late home Wednesday af- tcrnoon at o'clock. Rev. William Ross, pastor of the First Baptist church will officiate and burial will be in Fairyiew cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
Fog Mar0onS Women on
 New Jersey Excursion

Atlantic Highlands, \. l.. May 1T.
 Mothers with babies in their arms ard nnoscortet girls numbering perhaps 1oh were siRen shelter in the homes of citizens bore last night when they found th.mscr1os ma rooNed as the result of fog rre,ent- ing the excursion steamer Manda1ay, of New York. from returning for them. About 5o others. who came here or an carly trip nf tha hnat secured bus transportation to New ark.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
Mrs. ArtI1ur TGylOr,

Mrs, Sarah Taylor, wife of Arthur Taylor of 214 Washington street, diod last evening al the New Britain general hospital, She was about 60 years of age and was q member of the Catholic Daughters of America, Ladies' AuHiBarH A. Q. II. and Leading Star lodge, Shepherds Of Bethlehem.
 The funeral win he hold Wcdnea- day morning at S;30 o'clock from her homo and at o'clock from St. Marys church. Burial will be in St. Marys cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
PRICK INSURANCE
 ESCAPES TAXATION
No Federal Levy Against S474,.
 900 Estate Received

Washington, May Ii. -- Proceeds from life insurance policies totalIing $474,000 left by Henry Clay Trick for the benefit of his widow and daughter, were not subject to the federal tax under the revenue act of 1918, the supreme court held today.
 The court held that the section which imposed a tax upon the pro- ceeds of life insurance policies as a part Of the estate was effective only upon policies written after the act went into force.
 The decision was eagerly awaited ny large estates because it was ex- pccted 10 determine the right of the federal government 10 tax proceeds Of life insurance policies, taken ont for the benefit of members of the family of persons who had accunu- lated large wealth.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
Witnesses Say Police
 Took Rum Ring Bribes

Swampscott, Nass3 May TT.~~ Testimony corroborating previously presented evidence that Chiof of Po- lice William l.. Quinn and Frank Prideaux, d former patrolman re- coived s100 each as the result of the safe landing of a load of liquor was given today In the resumed hearing of the board of soloctmcn on oAarecs of dealings with ,iquor Smugglors and bootleggers.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
S2O,OOO JUDGMENT IN
 ACTION OVER DOG BITE
Conway Tearle and Wife Must poy For Injuries To Boy
 Aged seven,

White Plains, N. r., May 1t.--A verdict for $20,0o0 in favor Of Max Neinburg and his sevcn-y -yoar-old son, Jacques, was returned in su- nrome court today against Conway Toarle moii0n picture actor, and his wife, Adele Rowland Toarjc. The suit was based on injuries Jacques suffered four years ago when he was attacked by dog owned hy the TearIes on their estate at Chap pauua, N. Y.
 Supreme Court Justice Nor schauscr denied a motion to set aside the verdict and counsel for the Tearles announced that an ap- peal would be made.
 The verdict gave $15,0o0 to the boy and s5.oo0 to the father for hospital expenses.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
ADMIT BOMBING OUTRAGE
All Except One Accused Of Whole sale Slaughter in Svcti Kral Ca thcdral Plead Guilty.
By TIe Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
 Vienna, May 11.-Dispatchns from Sofia say that all the principals charged with responsibility for the recent bombing of the Syeti Kral cathedral in which 16o persons were killed, have pleaded guilty except for one defendant named kooff.
 The court deferred Judgment after th pleas of guilty were made.
 Marco Friedman, alleged leader of the conspiracy, asked that he he shot. in the event that the death penalty is imposed.
 Iaggorsky, sacristan of the caihc- dral, charged with having assisted the ronsprators begged that he he Imprisoned, not killed, so that he might atone his misdced hy prayer and p"nitence. The other defendants pleaded for leniency.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
Youth Driving Auto
 Interests Officer CabeIus

The attention of Traffic Police man Peter J. Cabelus was attracted to an automobile travelling along Franklin square this morning by the youth of the driver who was sit ting contcntedly behind the wheel of the machine. A long look cre- atcd a doubt in the mind of the policeman as 10 the qualifications of the driver so he ordered him to stop. Investigating, he found that the youth was only IA years old. and had appropriated the use of the machine without the owners con- sent, He vas taken into custody and turned over 10 Probation Qficer Edward C. Connolly
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
WHEAT MARkET RISES

Chicago. May H. - lnaucncct moro or less by a decided falling off m the amount of wheat on ocean passage, the wheat market here slowed an carly upward trend to-
 Jay, Ocean reports of wheat aGoal made the total 4ooQ6O0 bushels less than last weeks aggregate and 6.ooo,6oo bushels less than t}a amount a year ago. Bas,ias. un favorable ad>ices a2out the domps lie winter cron came from }ariou, sections. Strong interests were buy ing tho July delivery, and aHhoug for timn there was considerable pressure t0 sell off rings lator grew s7arce and 'he market readily ad' NBncod
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
Boston Mayor Enters 2 Sons.

Boston, May 11.--Mayor Curley's indorsement of The Boston Travel er's annual marble tournament is emphasized in characteristic fachion by the entrance of three Of his sons in the contest. When the youngsters of Jamaica Plain. "knuckle down" for their elminations, they will find Leo and Paul and George Curley ready to try their skill at the game of ringer. The only reason that his honor's fourth son. Francis, Is not going 10 line up with his brothers, is that he is only two years old.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
SINKING FUND CONDITION
Edward r. Hall Submits Annual Re- port--Addltlon Noted to Various Boards.

The condition of city sinking funds is explained In report of the board of finance and taxation for the fiscal year ended last month, which was filed today at the office of the town clerk by Chairman Ed ward r, Hall,
 The sum of ssO.OOO was added to the water department sinking fund out Of revenue and s9,796,14 was added by income from investments; $25,00O by appropriation and ST. 730.SS by investment income was added to the school fund; $1.b00 by appropriation and $3,S76,64 by in- come was added to the school fund.- sl,5oO by appropriation and s1,2Se,54 by income was added to the street fund; 5000 by appropriation and s1,- 02S.77 by income was added to the City Hall fund. Withdrawals in- cludcd s150.o00 from the water ac- count to pay for bonds maturing, and s75,000 from the park board fund for the same reason.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
BRICK COMPANY APPEALS

An appeal to tho supp rior conrt has been filed by the Stiles D. Rcy- holds Brick Co., and the Travclors' Assurance Co.,, correspondents in the compensation case brought hy A. torncy $. Gerard Cahale for the Wid- ow and minor children of DomonicE Corvi, to whom full compensation was awarded last week. Corvi was killed by a locomotive while crossing railroad tracks on his waT 10 work last mnnth
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
H, H. WINS saoo. .ooo SUIT

New Haven. May IA judgment for the N. Y. \, H and II rail- road in a shit brought by Tram. Tirni and Sti1rmsn. wholesale coat dealers ot this city for s20o.- 01o, was given by Judge Isaac Wolfe tc7Iay.
 Tho dealers claimed coal ccnsign- o3 ts customers In June 1921 Was taken by the railroad for its use,
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
CITY COURT CASES
Judge w. C. Hungprford Gives Out Dates to Settle Actions in Ci.iI

Cases were assigned as follows by Judge William C. IIungcrford in city court this afternoon:
 Polish Loan and Industrial cor poration ,s. Stanley Ostrowski ct al May F al h a. m. TraccsN for plaintiff, E, F. Gaffney for dofend- ant. George Borson ys. Frank Gro man. May 13 at 10 a. m. Hunger ford and SaNc for plaintiff Traccski for defendant, Charles O'ku)acz }s, Society NJ. F. Gen, Amegio, May II at 1o a. m. Srtxon for plaintiff R, F. Gaffney for defendant. Nellie F. Cashman 7S. Thomas Nesting. May 14 at 10 a, m. Sexton for plainti(f, r r, McDonough for de tendant. John Eshoo Ns. Joseph Jarkman, May IS at o:3o T. m. Ca sale for plaintiff klott for defend- 7rt, Rosse-Teland Company vs, Frank Boardman, May 1S at o.3o ?. IT. Sexton for plaintiff Mangan tor defendant. Daisy Roberts ys, Henry Austin, May 19 at 10 a. m. Nair and Nair for plaintiff. n. Calf n"y and B. F. Gafney for dofend- ant. Potor Soiaor vs Abort and l}riIl, May q at ?. m. Roche and rabelns for plaintiff, Mag for de- fendant.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
FOR STRONGER BORDER GUARD

By Tho Associated Press,
 Washington, May it, A d"l"Ea- lion was rn route from Washington today with proposals for strength pning the customs patrol along tn" Nexican-American border, which will he submitted 10 representatives of the Mexican government at hI paso, Friday.
 Assistant Secretary Andrews of tho treasury headed inc party of seven. which hopes 10 work at t'Ic conference at treaty covering snug rling and other border problems similar 10 those negotiated with Canada. Narcotic and alien smug- gling have been pointed out as two Of most difficult problems on the southern boundary With liquor run ming increasing.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
Home From Honeymoon,
 Bride Tries Suicide

Albany, x. '. May Jt.-Mrs. Thomas J. McEnaney, who returned from a honeymoon trip of a week Inst night today lnapcd into inc Huds0n river at thc foot of Basset street, but was rescued by a man who saw her attempt suicide and loaDed in after her, Mrs. NcEnanev was formerly secretary 10 Dr, GeorE" Wiley, assistant stat" commissioner Of education, Her husband is sec r"'ary oG tho Albany Underwri.ers' association and a life insurance salesman.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
UPWARD DRIVE ON
 STOCKS CONTINUES
Official Reports on Business
 Make Street Optimistic

New York, May 11.-Responding to the assurances of bankers and government officials that business conditions were fundamentally sound, stock prices started upward today for the eighth consecutive ses- sion. U, s. Realty crossed 147 and Pierce Arrow common sold above 10, both at new high prices for the year, while initial gains of point or more were recorded by Dodge Bros. pre- ferred. Associated Dry Goods and Central Leather preferred.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
HOT WATER FOR THIEVES

Forcing q door in a house under construction on West Main street last night. thieves stole a gas lot water heater that had ho"n installed, according to a report male 10 ld"u- tenant samuel Bamforth at police headuuartene this afternoon. The heater was the property of the 4. A. Mills comnany.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
Wall Street Briefs

Announcement by the Purity Bak- ing corporation that 1t had become affiliated with Brennan Bakeries, Inc, effects an organization control- Ing 3b points in Minnesota. Michi- gan, Indiana, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Tennessee, Okla homa and Texas with annual gross sales of more than SEQ, 0,000.00Q
 Directors of the Conley Tin Foil Co. have declared liquldating divI- dend of $2.50 payable May 15. A llquidatlng dividend of $li a share Was authorized Feb. 15.
 Improvements planned by the Chi- cago, Rock Island & Pacific in the southwest, which President German states are necessary to keep step with natural developments, include construction of 20 miles of double track on the main line between Me- Farland and Herrington. Kans., and The purchase of 10 heavy switching Locomotives for use west of Kansas City, 1900 box cars and 400 coal cars
 Surplus of the Consolidated Gas Co. of Baltimore for the first quarter of 1925 increased 10 $1,624,737, in comparison with $l,@SG,455 in the same period last year.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
FATHER AND SON INJURED
Fall 40 Feet on Pile of Bricks From Building On South High Street This Afternoon.

Nincenzo and Antonio Cianci
 father and son, of A Beaver street, fell 40 feet onto a pile of brick this afternoon while working on a new building on South High street. The men were building staging at the top of the new structure, and the board on which they were standing slipped, precipitating them down on to the bricks. Both were rushed to the hospital, where the extent of their injuries had not be ascertained, but they were said to be badly hurt.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
ALLEN QUITS RANK POST

Boston, May ii-Joseph q, Allen. bank commissioner Of Massarhu- setts since 1920 tendercd hts resig- nation today to Governor Al,au T, Fuller 10 take effect May 16. \ wish 10 enter private business was given by the commissioner as his reason for leaving the state service.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
CARn OF THANkS.

w wish to extend our sincere thanks to our many friends for their kind expressions Of sympathy during inc illness and death Of our beloved mother. In a special manner do w thank inc donors of the beautiful floral tributes.
 MIR. and MRS. F.. BIfIIAN
 MISS ROSE HALtDIN,
 LGR. EDWARD HALLDIN.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
CUTTER BLOWS UP BERGS
 MENAClNG ATLANTIC LINERS
shells From |. :. S Tampa Dis Po~c of lee Mountains Float
 ing In Northern Sca~,

HaUCav, N s. May H. Several uce ic.herge. . mo1ee 10 shipping p the North At4n'r sra lanes, Nere euuh ty shell fir" from tao ! ajtod States ~1tror Tampa, officers n. tho vessel announced upon jts unal horr from patrol duty m the -eharg 2our- lj't}y fog, r1m'rouS arcs aol considerable ire oo the ran}l vorc r, ported hv tNs officers
 The Tampa has hrr' rfits'~l ty he cutter Modo0.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
The Marble Circuit.
Chinese Wins School Title.

Lowell, Mass, May 1.-The al- mond-shaped eyes of Henry Wong a Chinese boy. proved themselves as keen as any when 1t came to play ing off the marble title of Honrys school, Although he did not get much power behind his shots, his steady and true aim kept him plug glng away, mig at time. Without any spectacular shots, he managed to mount his score each time until he beat his opponent, Henry used to play marbles in China, a game slm- liar to bunny in the hole"
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
LETTER CARRIER B YEARS

NorwaIk, May l1.-Letter Car ricr Henry o. Bailey of 'his ely will retire from the [, $, postal service on May is after service FX- tending over period Of 35 years, He today received letter of com mcndation from Postmaster General Harry S. New,
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
FORD MISSING

Carl Hanson ot 1i5 Main street reported to the police at 12:&o o'clock this morning that Tori coupe owned by him had he"n stolen in New Haven 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. He said that he had re ported the theft 10 the New Haven and West Haven police.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
orLN H0I sE AT HOSPITAL

Open house will h" maintained a' the Now Britain General hospital to- morrow afternoon from until 1 o'clock It will he "National IIosnt- taI Day" and win ho observed g"n- orally throughout fho country. l'r. T. Ehcn Rocks. superintendent of the local institution, has invited 2 general inspection tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-11
Fun neraIs
William .Ianlcs ,nIhcrt

Tine funeral of William James Seihcrt Of West Simsbury was held this afternoon ai o'clock at th" Erwin chapel. with R'N, Raymond Gilman. pastor of the stanley Memorial church. officiating. Burial was in Fairvlew cemetery.