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New Britain herald., 1925-04-13
Peck Homestead Sold !.
 At Auction for SS.175
Especial to the Herald,) ]

Bristol. April 13.-Auctioning of the Cecelia Peck homestead on Burlington avenue on Saturday af- ternoon by William J. Phelan for the Peck estate brought price of ss,l75 for the house and land. Mrs. Peck recently died, leaving an estate of between $2o,000 and s30,0O0 and in her will, which was admitted to pro- bate few days ago, she left one- fifth to the Newington Home for Crippled Children, and four-fifths to her relatives. An unusual bequest of the will was trust fund of s2O0 to keep shingles on the Peck home- stead in Cheshire as long as any of the Peck descendants remained there.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-13
Much Money Is Used for
 Relief of Widowed Women

Hartford, April 13.-Raymond F. Gates, the state agent of the depart ment of state institutions and agen- cies has given out his report of the activities of his department for the quarter ending March 31. During the quarter his department spent $1oO,247 for the support os widows and their dependent children and collected from the relatives of those in institutions and from other sources the sum of $255,213.75. The number of families assisted was 71O. New Haven had the greatest num- Der of families-l34-who were as- sisted under the widows pension law,
New Britain herald., 1925-04-13
FOUND NOT GUILTY

Boston, April 13.--A Jury in the superior court today returned a ver- dict of not guilty in thecase of s. Leland Montague, charged with con- spiracy and larceny while an officer of the Inter-City Trust. The case was on trial for a week and during its progress Judge Fosdick ordered a verdict of not guilty in favor of George R. Stanford. another defend- ant.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-13
Ruling Is Made on
 Fraternal Insurance

Washington, April 13.-Fraternal and other organizations conducting an insurance department can require assessments to be paid under the policy after the insured under the laws of the state in which he lived was considered dead, the supreme court held today in a case from Me- braska brought by the Modern Woodmen of America against Jennie Vida Mixer.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-13
Secretary of Navy at
 State Chamber Dinner

Hartford, April 13.-It was an nouneed today that member of President Coolidge's cabinet--Secre- tary of the Navy Wilbur--has been secured as the chief speaker at the annual convention banquet of the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce to be held at the Hotel Bond here on the evening of May '. This will be the first time that Secretary Wil7 bur has ever spoken to any audience in Connecticut.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-13
Charles Robert TulIr Ir

Charles Robert Fully, Jr., age three years and six months, son of Charles R. and Evelyn Fully, died Saturday at the family home in Winthrop, Maine. He leaves his parents. one sister, Marion F. TulIy
 The funeral was held this morn- ing from the family home and burial was in Winthrop. Charles Fully, Sr., was formerly resident of this city.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-13
Mrs. SaIina Sadis

Mrs. Salina Sadis, age 43 years, wife of George Sadis of 2S0 Elm street, died this morning at the New Britain general hospital, after 8 long illness. of rheumatism. Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter, Miss Dora Sadis, and two sons.
 The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 7:30 o'clock from the late home and at o'clock from St. Mary's church. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-13
New London Man Drops
 Dead, Blame Bad BOOz

New London. April 1S.-Williar McDermott. 65, dropped dead nea his home in Water street, Stonine ton, last night at about 7:S0 o'clock Death is believed 10 have been du' 10 liquor poisoning. Medical Ex- aminer Dr. William Gray of stoning- ton and Coroner J. J. Desmond of Norwich conducted an autopsy over the body Organs from the body were sent to New Haven for analy- sis. State police are conducting an investigation of alleged liquor sales in Stonington.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-13
1pathH
Mrs. Mary Huber

Mrs. Mary Huber of 12 Pearl court, died yesterday morning at the New Britain general hospital. at the age of 40 years. She leaves her hus- band, Joseph Huber; three sons, Jos eph, Jr.. William F.. and Irving Hu- Der; three daughters, the Misses Ida H. Mildred and Mary Huber, and two brothers, Frank schardl of this city and John schardl of Meriden.
 The body will lie in state at the B. c. Porter Sons funeral kome on Court street until tomorrow morning when the funeral will be held at g o'clock from St, Peters church. In- terment will be in St. Mary's ceme- tery.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-13
Michael JapiprSISi

Michael Jercionski, aged 49 years, of 80 Gold street, died last night at the New Britain General hospital, after short illness of pneumonia. He leaves his wife, six children and six stepchildren. Funeral arrange ments, in charge of K. Blogoslowski, are incomplete.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-13
Wladyslaw Poplowski

Tho funeral of Wladyslaw Pop lowski will be held tomorrow morn ing at 7:SO o'clock from the I:te home, 2s4 Allen street and at 7s45 o'clock from the Sacred Heart church. Interment will be in Sacred Heart cemetery.
 Mir. Poplowski was a we'll known Polish resident of this city, having lived here for the last 21 years, dur ing which time he has been employ ed at the Traut & Hine factory.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-13
Ruth ReiCbert

Ruth Reichert, the infant daugh- ter of Mr, and Mrs. Perciwl Rei- chert of $50 Arch street, died yester- day afternoon at the Hartford hos pital. Funeral services will be held from the home tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be in Fairyiew cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-13
Tit,rpralH
EIford B. Eddy

Funeral services for Elford B. Eddy were held this afternoon at ? o'clock at the late home in New ington. They were conducted by hev. Dr. George W. C.. Hill. pastor or the South Congregational church. interment was in Fairview ceme- lery.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-13
David Fila

The funeral of David Ella will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Erwin chapel. h. terment will be in Fairview ceme- tery. Rev. s. K. David will conduct the services.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-13
BANKRUPTCY MATTERS.

At a meeting held before the ref cree in bankruptcy this morning in the case of John Mcguire, bankrupt no dividend was declared, ss the as sets of the bankrupa estate are only s1sS. Mcguire failed for s2l,o7s.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-13
Agaian SaYad

Agaian Sayad, age 26 years, Of 355 Arch street, died Saturday at the Newington sanitarium, after a long lingering illness. Funeral scrv- ices were held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at St. Marks church, with burial in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-13
CITY COURT NOTES

The action of Louis Crol against John kunz has been settled out of court. William; r. Nangan and
New Britain herald., 1925-04-13

An increase of II per cent in or ders received by the General Elect Tie Company is reported for the first quarter Of 1925, the total reaching sS3.S46,236 in comparison with s7S,- 4S7, 1908 in the same period of 1924.
 Directors of the Doehler Die Cast ing company today omitted the reg ular quarterly dividend of so cents a share on the common stock due at this time,
New Britain herald., 1925-04-13
Wall Street Briefs

North American copper mines in creased production in March to 9e.- -S- tons compared with S2 sO7 in February and S6,5O6 tons in Janu- ary
 New York, April 13.-statistics of the |. s. Steel Corporation show that out of S9O6, zoo, ,OOO gross earn ings in 1924, labor absorbed s442,- 45S,577 while in 1902 labor received SEQ 52S,S4S out of 22,O65,O02 gross. Preferred and common share holders received s6O,SO S52 in divi- dends last year and S56,452,777 in 1902.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-13

A final accounting in the matter of Frank Leist bankrupt, was made this morning and a dividend will be declared at a future date, Nalr & Nair represented Leist.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-13
Report of the Condition of
 The
Commercial Trust Comp;

New Britain. Conn. At the close of business on the 9th day of April 1895.
 ASSETS
New Britain herald., 1925-04-13

THE HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
 BRING RESULTS
New Britain herald., 1925-04-13
Eight and One-Half Pound
 Son Born to Mrs. Norris

St. Charles, H., April 13.--An Slk pound son was born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Norris of St. Charles. Mrs. Norris was formerly Miss Delora Angel. heiress to the $3S,000,000 John w. Gates estate.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
"CHEAP KISSES AT PALACE

"Cheap Kisses" the c. Gardner Sullivan production is thrilling audi ences at the Palace theater daily. This whirlpool of action is an en- thralling expose of the jazz age, es- pecially as it affects the youth of the land. There is an ail-star cast, including Cullen Landis, Lillian Rich. Vera Reynolds, Phillips Small ley, Louise Dresser, Jean Hersholt. Bessie Eyton. Lincoln Stedman, Kathleen Myers, Sydney De Gray, Michael Dark and Tom Ricketts. John Ince directed these players among rich settings and splendor.
 Don't miss this chance to see one of the biggest pictures of the year. on a mighty theme and we'll acted.
 The vaudeville bill has four enter taining acts headed by Gertrude Moody and Boys in Q comedy and song offering. Miss Moody has a wonderful voice and sings several songs to big applause, Beginning Thursday the new show will bring Tom Mix in "The Heart Buster" and a vaudeville bill headed by "The Serenaders," local quartet com posed of Messrs. Loomis, Lewis La tham and Carlson, also Flashes of 1925" a song and dance revue with big cast.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
PAS DERBY ASSN.
 DOG RACES TODAY
Only Five Teams Entered in
 International Event
By The Associated Press.

by me ASSocldleu fTess'
 The Pas, Feb. 3-With the leading mushers of former races on strike the eighth annual 200 mile nonstop race of The Pas derby association was the northland's outstanding sports event today. Only five teams were entered in the famous dog race. all of them last minute entries made late last night just before the lists were closed.
 Prominent racers of other years, refused to enter, protesting against running event over the new Hudson'6 Bay railway-Herb Lake course and demanding that the association use the old lumber trails route.
 The entrants in today's race start ing at 10 a. m. and due to end some time Wednesday were:
 W. W. Purple, Big River, sask, owner: W. A. Mahoney, driver; E. w. Johnson, owner and driver; Du- pas-C Campbell, owners, and Theodore Dupas, driver; k. F. Morley, owner and driver; J. Bacon, owner, ana l.. St. Goddard, driver.
 I3acon's dogs were the only ones that previously had mushed in the derby. Such well known drivers as Shorty" Russick and Mcdonald who captured first and second prlzes respectively, in the 1924 derby, were absent,
 The Pas association material tro- phy and prize of s1,20O cash, will go to the winner. Teams finishing second, third and fourth will re- ceive s7OO. s4OO and $200 respec' lively,
 The new route is served with tele. phone communication throughout Every few hours word will be de spatched to the Pas reporting the progress and standing of each team
 The derby, since the abandonment of the Alaskan sweepstakes In 1916 is known as the worlds champion ship dog racing classics and attracts international attention. {.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
BOND SPINDLE BARED
Banks Victimizcd to Extent of More
 than Million Dollars By Raising Value of Certificates.

Chicago, Feb. 3.-Details of a swindle scheme, by which bonds and brokerage houses throughout the United States are reported to have been victimized to the extent of more than a million dollars have been made public here in warnings issued by banking and insurance associa- tions.
 The scheme was said to have been worked simultaneously in New York city, Cleveland, Seattle, San Fran cisco and here. It centered about the raising of standard stock certifi- cates and the disposal of the raised certificates to banks and brokers as collateral on loans. The stock was all substantial and easily marketable issnes.
 Through dupes who were promis- ed positions at large salary in pro- jected concerns the swinders raised money on the certificates, fhe warn ings said. Investigators bid that hundreds of raised certificates still may be in banks. the holders un- suspicious of the fraud. until the time comes to check the stock against the transfer records of the companies that issued it.
 Officials of Bankers Associations said the swindle' was directed by a man named Agerbeck, or Thomas McWatcr. and that he was assisted here by a woman who posed as his wife.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
I9 DEMOCRATS ID FIGHT FOR REPEAL
New York Consrsssmen Opposed
 to VOlStead Act

New York. Feb. 3.--Nineteen democratic members of congress from New York have pledged their support to the permanent organiza- ton which was formed last night to fight for the repeal of the volstead act,
 More than 1000 men and women attended the dinner at which the new organization was formed. Reso- lutions providpg for afiliation of the new organization with the asso- citation against the prohibition amendment were unanimously adopted.
 Tn addition to the congressman who expressed their support of the organizations purposes, United States Senator James W. Wads- worth, Of this state. sent to the organizers a letter in which he said:
 Judging from your description of the purposes of the dinner, I think I can say am in general sympathy with them"
 The new movement is considered by its organizers as the most de- termined step yet taken toward the repeal of the Volstead act.
 LeadeSs of the organizations plan to begin without delay the forma- ton of units in every congressional district in the country. Following is part of the resolution adopted: Resolved that this meeting of free American citizens who know their rights as well as their duties. and who are determined to assert those rights, brand as untrue the charge made by dry propagandists that the enemies of prohibition are foes of law enforcement. We de- nounce national prohibition as in- terference with the rights of the whole people of the United States, and we hereby pledge our united ef- forts to the work of wiping this law off the statute books"
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
HUNTER IS ACCUSED
Ramsey Patterson, Noted Lion Hunter, and Young Rancher Ac- cused of Killing Arizona Man.

Prescott, Arizona, Feb. S--Charges of murder were filed against Ramsey Patterson, noted Hon hunter, and Ralph Anderson, young rancher, yesttrday and they were held with out bail as the result of the death of James Shearer. 73.
 Shearer was shot Saturday. The two claimed they tracked Shearer forty miles after he had stolen a mule and that Anderson fired when the aged man tried to get a rife from his pack,
 In q dying statement, officers said, Shearer alleged Patttrson and he were partners in moonshlning and that after a disagreement he loaded ten gallons of moonshine whiskey on a pack mule and left and that the men had trailed him and shot him down without warning
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
FROZEN
 ARRIVES AT NOME
Portion ThaWed Out and Ad- minStered;; Now Watch Results

By The Associated Press.
 Nome, Alaska, Feb. 3,--Whether an ally which would turn the scales in their favor In their battle against an epidemic of diphtherla or wheth- CT freezing had destroyed the value of the 300,0OO units of antitoxin rushed here In spectacular record breaking dog race was the question facing Nome's one doctor and one nurse today as they awaited reac- tions from first injections of the serum.
 The entire lot was frozen solid up on arrival yesterday but portion was thawed out and quickly admin istcred.
 Extreme precautions have been taken 10 prevent freezing of the l. 100000 unist of antitoxin en route from Seattle.
 Exhausted in his part by mushing the last GO mues into Nome with the serum, a race that aided tre- mendously in cutting the time from q record of nine days from Nenana to Nome to five and half days, Gunnar Gasson slept today, His was feat seldom equalled by the sea- soned dog drivers of the sub-Arctic. For two days he waited on the trail at Bluff with 1S dogs to transfer the serum from Musher Olsen's dog team.
 When 0lsen's team trotted into Bluff with the precious load, Gasson carried on despite temperature Of 2S degrees below zero and blizzard famed by stiff wind. The storm and darkness prevented his meeting Fred Rohn at Solomon for the last short relay dash into Nome. He | kept up the race, however, and reached here at daybreak. Four dogt in his team were badly frozen. Rohn arrived before noon after he learned Gasson had missed him Leonard Seppala, undefeated musher of the north, met relay i team at Shaktolik, east of Morton : Sound, and carried the antitoXin tc Golofnin on the north shore of Nor ton Sound, Boring \Sa, where OIser took up the race.
 No word has been received from Seppala. The former Finnish athlete
 is expected to return slowly, resting
 at villages to feed his tired dogs
 which bore the brunt of the entir'
 race.
 Another precious package of ser
 um was shipped Saturday from Sc
 attle on the steamship Alameda t
 Seward. From there 1t will travel t
 Nenana on the Alaskan railroad ant 1 then by airplane to Nome. | The Alameda is due in Seward
 Thursday or Friday, The serum vii
 arrive in Nenana the day after i
 reaches Seward and Roy s. Darling
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
CHILD OF SEVEN HELD
 FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER
Los Angeles Younster Was Mixing Poison To Kill on Family With
 Whom She Lived

Los Angeles, Feb. 3.--Seven year old Asa Thompson. was under ob- servation at the Pshychopathic ward of the general hospital today after an attempt to kill members of the family where she was boarding.
 The child is accused of mixing ant paste and acid from a radio battery and attempting to induce several persons to eat 1t. When they refus- ed, she attacked Maxine Platts, aged 6, and slashed her wrists with safety razor blade. Officers said that the child admitted the charge and that she explained T guess I did 1t because l am so mean"
 Asa is alleged to have told police that she killed her twin sisters with ground glass two years ago, while living in Dauphin. Manitoba, Cana da, with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Russell Thompson.
 Investigators were inclined to view skeptncally that angle of the | childs confession, but admitted themselves puzzled by the fact that she is unusually precocious having reached the eighth grade in school | while still of kindergarten age.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
Calmly Awaiting End
 Of the World on Friday

Hollywood, Cal, Feb. 3.--Follow- CTS of Mrs Margaret W. Rowan. whose prediction that next Friday would mark the end of the world. has stirred up commotion In Re formed" Adventist circles throughout the country. will await the fulfill ment of the prophecy calmly in their homes, 1t was announced at Mrs. -Rowan's home today. No prepar- ations are being made. nor are any religious services planned" said Mrs. B. E. Fullmer. Mrs. Rowan has given her message and we have faith that her vision will be fulfilled"
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
AMERICAN DEFENSE
 NOW AT ITS BEST
General Hines Declares We Can
 Face Sudden Emergencies

""- Chattanooga, Tenn. Feb. B. "America's national defense is now better than it ever has been in the history of the world" said Major General John L. Hires, chief of staff of the United States army, who is here for the purpose of inspect ing Fort Oglethorpe.
 Our preparedness is better now than it has ever been because of our latent means of expansion, made possible through a very efficient system" said General Hines. i've now have a regular standing army of 1i7,000 men and 12,000 officers ready for service at minutes mo- tice.
 The state national guard, also under federal supervision, makes it possible instantly to throw this num- Der into service too, when danger threatens. This represents Ameri- cas- great reserve strength. X X X
 Our reserve officers training camp is another feature that en- abes us to train the younger gen. eration so that it requires but little drilling to groom them for service in time of war. By having the re- serve officers ever at hand we are able to better drill and instruct the new recruits that would come into service should We be thrown into a conflict.
 Things are very quiet in mili- tary circles just now, but it is something to feel confident that should we ever be faced by sud- den emergency that we are ready for it and better prepared to pro- tect our native land than ever be- 1 fore"
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
.rEss. AT THE LYCEuM

"Tess of the D'urbervllles," Thomas Hardys novel which has become love classic in literature. has been adapted to the screen and It's film version is now being shown at the Lyceum theater. It is the biggest production made so far by Marshall NeiIan and provides for Blanche Sweet. who plays the pathe- tic role of Tess, the greatest role she has yet had. The support cast includes Conrad Nagel, stuart Holmes, George Fawcett and others. The latest news releases and select cd comedies round out the bill.
 The program starting Thursday Is bound to please the most exacting. since 1t provides two big features and also the second round in the Benny Leonard series. One feature. | rolllcking comedy drama, presents Johnny Hines in "The Early Bird' and the other is more dramatic production Of love, romance and a
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
25 ARE SUFFOCATED
Fifteen Others Injured in Ignition Of Large Naphtha We'll in Baku- Flow Being Diverted.

By The Associated Press.
 Baku, Azerbaijan, Feb, B. Twenty-Five persons were suffocated and fifteen others injured by the ignition of the largest naphtha well here.
 The whole city is aglow from the gigantic flame issuing from the well, which is producing a roar like that of huge blast furnace. The authorities are attempting to restrict the zone of fire, but there is great danger of its spreading.
 A tunnel has been bored forty feet deep to divert the flow of naphtha 10 other channels. The origin of the fire is unknown.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
.sMouLDERING FIRES CAPITOL


 There are two classes of persons who can learn Q lesson from "Smoulderlng Fires" Universal Jewel-Clarence Brown production which opened yesterday in the Capi- tol theater. They are tho young man who sees visions of luxury and idleness in becoming the husband of a woman much older than him. self, and the middle-aged woman who sees happiness as the wife ot youth half her age.
 However, the lesson will be gleaned through the medium of as fine entertainment as ever has been seen on the screen, for there are many pleasant diversions from the lesson part of the story. which probably, was not intended to teach any lesso at all.
 Pauline Frederick and Laura La Plante are co-starred in the pie ture.
 The vaudeville bill this half of the week is excellent, the five acts fea- tured giving great entertainment. Topping the bill IS "A Romance of Romany" with Louis Love and Jean Spence and four others in a dandy song and dance offering. Other acts include Booth and Nina in "A 2Oth 1 Century Novelty" Arthur Miller in new songs and stories: Donahue and Morgan in "The Long and Short Of It." and Melino, Lizette and Kokni in variety work. On Thursday there will be change of show with the photoplay William Fox's "The War rens of Virginia" The vaudeville will feature the Great Sahtell, the famous athlete and strong man and other offerings together with a new episode of Into the Net"
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03

would be prepared to call the debt commission together without delay upon the presentation of any settle- ment plan that would serve as ba- sis for negotiation.
 The debt owed by Italy to this government roughly is s2.100, 000.0OO of which si47.O0O, 900 is interest ac- erued since May 1919, when a small interest payment was made.
 A refunding of the Italian debt would ileaye France as the only ma jor power among the European al- lies which had not made settle- ment.