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Evening star., 1925-03-27

Miss Julia Groo, the Portland Greg.
high school girl who won the $4,000
home in the national home lighting
essay contest, has accepted an invi
tation to address the National Elec-
trio Light Association at its annual
convention to be held in San Fran
cisco next June.
Evening star., 1925-03-27
ANDREWS DENIES CHARGE

Eliphalet F. Andrews, son of Mrs.
Minnigerode Andrews, 1890 18th
street, entered a plea of not guilty in
Police Court Wednesday afternoon to
a charge Of driving while intoxicated
Evening star., 1925-03-27

and demanded jury trial. Bond wa
fixed at $500.
A previous ruling of Judge Schuld'
denied the right for jury trials ir
driving -while-intoxicated cases, bu
since that time has altered his ruling
Andrews was arrested yestcrda.
morning early when driving on IiB
street by Policeman II. 7. MiskeI
Evening star., 1925-03-27

She was a daughter of the late
Commodore Dominic Lynch, u. s. NJ.
and was born in Norfolk, Va, in 1S49.
She is survived by one daughter. Miss
Tonita Ridgway, and two sisters, Mrs.
+. J. Harvey of Washington and Mrs.
c. III. Candy of Chicago. Funeral
services will be private tomorrow
morning.
Evening star., 1925-03-27
MRS. T. E. RIDGWAY DIES.
Daughter of Late Commodore
DOMINIC lynch. U. S. N.

Mrs. Thomas f. Ridgway, widow Of
DR.. Thomas f. Ridgway of Philadel-
phia, who has been resident or
Washington for the last 29 years, died
early yesterday in her apartment in the
Dumbarton, 3016 Dumbarton avenue.
Evening star., 1925-03-27

Lightning Is declared the chief cause
of forest fires in this country
Evening star., 1925-11-16
TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS.
WASHINGTON AJ'DITORIJ'M-

La Tosca." grand opera. at pm.
NATIONAL-Ziegf F'ollies. revue.
at S:15 pm.
BELASCO-Lionel AtwiH in Deep
in the Woods" drama, at $40 pm.
POLTS-"Leare 1t to Me- musical
comedy. at $50 pm.
KEITH'S-Nan Halperin. -. vaude-
vile. at 2:fo and SIS pm.
EARLE--Fra Farnum, vaudeville,
continuous from to 1lp.m.
STRAND--Bob Nelson. vaudeville.
continuous from 1890 to l. pm.
GAYETY-"Bringing Up Father
burlesque, at c:15 and S:l5 pm.
MUTUliL-"Whirl OF Girls" bur
lesque. at 2:3o and $40 pm.
COI.CMBIA-"The Merry Widow.
at 1850 a.m:,- 1850, 3, o:05. 1:00 and
9:l5 pm.
RIALTO-"IIavoc," at 1920 am,
1:2o. a:25. 5:2a,. 7:a5 and 9:2o pm.
PALACE-"Lights. of Old Broad
way" at, 1t;25 am 1:25, $50, $50.
7:30 and 9:45 pm.
METROPOLITAN THE Lost
World at 1855 am, l. 3:l5. 5:O5,
T:10 and 9:2O y. m.
TIVOLI = THE King on Main
Street" at 2:35, 4:25, 6:1o. and $50
pm.
AMBASSADOR Satan in. Sables, :"
at G:l5. S and $40 pm.
CENTRAL-"kentu PRIDE at
l. 80, ,, $50, 5. $50 and $40 pm.
Father Johns Medicine Wards on
colds, builds new strength and health.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1925-11-16
GIRL SINGER KILLED.
12-Year-Old Muriel Camelia in
Auto Accident.

MIAMI. Fla. November 16 P).-
Muriel Camelia, 12year-old singer
and impersonator, who played in
vaudeville for four years, was almost
instantly killed yesterday, when the
motor bus on which she was crossing
he Miami Causeway, collided with an
automobile. She was thrown through
the windshield and suffered frac-
tured skull.
Miss Came1ia was the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Camelia of Miami
and came here four years ago from
Far Rockaway, y. Y. She was a
member of the National Board of
Artists.
Evening star., 1925-11-16
RIFLE TROPHY WON
BY MORGAN TEAM
Pvt. Mcmahon of Company B
Takes Individual Honors in
NationoI Guard Shoot.

One of the closest championship
matches ever fired by members of the
National Guard of the District of Co
lumbia, according to officers Of that
organization. was shot on the rifle
range OF that organization at Camp
Simms. Congress Heights, ID. c.. yes
terday.
The Headquarters and Service Com.
pany team won the company team
match with score of 416. Capt. Sid
ney Morgan commands this company
and is member of the team, which
will be awarded the trophy. a bronze
statue of a Roman warrior, which
has been held by Company h. l2lSt
Engineers. for the past two years.
The two years prior to that it was
held by the team representing the
company which took IT yesterday.
Each member of the winning team
will be awarded a silver medal which
will become his permanent property
The members of the winning team
are Master Sergt. +. +. BernsdoIn' :
Technical Sergt f. +. Kaye. Capt.
Sidney Morgan and Lieut.. Goodwin +.
Dunn.
The other teams. in the order OF
their finishing. and scores follow:
Company L, l21st Engineers AZ;
Battery A, 260th Coast Artillery, 400;
Companies l.. -44O; c, 435: ID. 1856. and
T.. 351, all the latter Engineer com
panies.
McMahon Score Leads.
The high man among all the con-
testants was Private Mcmahon OF
Company b, who attained a score Of
l2S out of a possible $50, and the fol
lowing tied for second high: Capt.
Morgan, Sergt. j. A. Schricker and
Sergt. J. W. Crockett. with scores OF
124 each.
Firing conditions We're most diff
cult. When the firing started there
was such a gale blowing that 1t was
difficult for the contestants TO steady
their rifles, hence Lieut.. ] 6. Jensen,
executive officer of the matches. per
mitted two sighting shots-unusual
IN such matches.
The matches were fired al 200 yards
off hand and at 500 yards prone, 10
shots in each course Of fire. At the
200-yard range the companies stood in
the following order: Headquarters and
Service Company, 235 out OF pos
sihle 300: Company F.. 229' Battery B.
216: Company B. 212; Company G, 1914:
Company D. IFS. and Company +. 146.
Not until the last SilOt was Nreu on
tho 600-yard range could it be de-
termined who the winner was.
Turkey Shoot Today.
The individual championship matches
VIII be fired today, and in addition,
there will be a turkey shoot during
which the men will be given an op
portunity to show their prowess with
shotgun in place Of the higher power
ed service rife. and a the same time
Il chance to win a turkey.
In addition to Lieut.. Jensen. the Of
fcers in charge of the matches were:
Capt. Morgan. statistical officer: Capt.
Clarence S. Shields, chief range Off
Ger: Lieut.. Goodwin p. Dunn, moss Of
ficer. and Lieut.. r. ]. MacCartee, ad-
iutant, who supervised the scoring in
the pits.
Gunnery Sergt. Morris NJ Fisher.
an international champion of the
United States Marine Corps, was pres
ent on the range as adviser to the To-
cal citizen soldiers. OF those firing
approximately 80 per cent We're new
men. and Capt. Morgan said the re-
suits showed clearly the effect of the
training the guard received during the
year.
Evening star., 1925-11-16
TRAINMEN DIE IN CRASH.

RENVILLE, Mimi. November 16
N).-Four trainmen We're killed and
several other persons injured in q.
head-on collision yesterday. between
the Columbian, the crack coast train
of the Chicago, Milwaukee and ST.
Paul railway, and a freight train near
Renville.
Five other trainmen and two pas
sengers were taken to a hospital
painfully injured.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23
WINS PROTECTION UNDER .CANADA'S TRADE MARK LAW
But IL Cost the "oh Henry Com-
 pany About sS0,000 to Do It,

Chicago. April 2S,--Newspaper and magazine advertising indicate the carrying on of business in Cam ada even If the advertiser be located in another country and without any branches or representatives in the Dominion, the supreme court of Canada has decided.
 The decision, made public here by the Trade Mark protection society, affirmed an exchequer court order expunging a trade mark registered by Kingston, Ontario. company, after the same name had been reg istered by Chicago company in the United States.
 After the Williamson Candy com- pany had registered it's "Oh Henry trade mark in the United States, a representative of the Brothers Com- pany, Ltd, learned of 1t at a confec- tioners' convention in Chicago. the decision stated. and in 1922 register. ed the same trade mark in Canada after making affidavit that 1t was not in use to his knowledge by any person other than himself" That registration, the court held, depaycd the Chicago company of the benefi | in Canada of its extensive advertis ing.
 The Williamson company spen about $SO,000 In winning its case and in proving business done in Can ada to obtain protection under Can adian law.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23
City Advertisements

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Fire Commissioners for the installation of wash bowls. stools, urinals, and shower baths in our No. 1 Fire Station House on Commer- cial street. Bid will include the cost Of tearing out and rebuilding the partition walls. floor, etc. Also the installation of a new wooden floor in the apparatus room. Con- tractor is to furnish all necessary labor and material for the execution of this work and will post certified check pr bond in amount of s200.00 with his bid.
 All bidders are requested to see Chief William ]. Noble for plans, specifications and full details. All bids to be considered shall be in the hands of the Clerk of this Commission on or before 7:3o p. m. Tuesday, May 12th. 1925.
 This Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
 BOARD OF
 FIRE COMMISSIONERS.
 John J. Keogh, Clerk
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23
HAD WILD PARTY
As Result Bolivian Embassy Att1chc is Arrested in Washington But Case is Dropped.

Washington, April 23.-An egg sandwich, a revolving door, and side trips to the police station and to a hospital, followed by an allowed claim of diplomatic immunity, fig ured in the overnight experiences here of Senoridon Jorge Bracud Jof- ire, an attache of the Bolivian lega- ton.
 The police say that members of Don Jorge's party were passing around q suspicious looking bottle in a restaurant and that the hospitality even was offered to a complaining patroman. It was also insisted. ac+ cording to the police report, that the policeman eat an egg sandwich. and the insistence became so vigorous that Don Jorge was arrested. In leaving the place a glass section Of the revolving door was broken, in tiicting severe cuts on the officer, who was removed 10 hospital.
 At the police station a plea of dip Iomatic immunity was raised and the prisoner was released. A report was prepared for the state department
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23
Sale of HarwintOn Land
 To Come Up for Action

May 30 has been selected as the date for the closing session of the city meeting board, and in addition to action on bond issues to.aling $SG0,000, the meeting will be asked Ito approve an exchange of small plots of ground in which the park commission and a resident of Mill street are interested, and the sale Of 40 acres of land in HarwintOn, a recommendation of the board of water commissioners.
 The bond issues include S150,000 for sewer work, $150,000 for subway work, and $56O,0OO for school pur- poses.
 The park board land deal involves only few feet on the Mill street end of the park and is being transfcrred | in such a way that the park bound- ary is made regular and the property | of J. A. Anderson is also given a straight border line.
 The water board land deal involves some fahm land purchased by the water board in recent years for water shed purposes. In order to secure the land directly upon the watershed, 1t was necessary 10 buy entire farms. Since only strips of the land are necessary to the water shed, the board wishes to dispose of its useless holdings
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23
HAS OLD SPANISH COIN

A. F. Farrar of "A Whiting street, Plainyille, an employe of the Con- necticut Light and Power Co. is the owner of a silver Spanish coin, dated 17S3, which he found under the plat form of a Baptist church in Mon- son, Maine. MT. Farrar, who was assisting in making alterations in the church, espied this coin on the floor under the platform which was being rebuilt, and. thinking it was a ten cent piece. picked it up. This incident occurred about five years ago and it is probable that the coin had been reclining there for a mum. Der of years previous to that time.
 The coin, because of the many years of handling, is worn consid' erably and it is With considerable difficulty that the figures on it car be discerned. On one side Is a pic ture, presumably that of a king with the inscription "Carolus IT. On the reverse side is pictured s coat of arms.
 MT. Farrar. not being especially interested in numismatics, has m special desire to retain the coin. bu he is anxious to get in touch will somebody well versed in the science who Is able to ferret out the mean ing of tn. inscriptions on 1t an. thereby judge Its value.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23
City Items

Sergeant Patrick J. O'Mara re- covered a sweater that was stolen from the Central Junior high school yesterday afternoon, and turned a young girl, who admitted stealing it, over to Probation Officer Edward C. Connolly.
 There will be a meeting of the Junior Hadassah tonight at o'clock at the home Of Miss Sadie Goldsmith, 30 Cedar street. Arrange mcnts will be made for a private dance May at the Burritt hotel.
 Certified Maine Seed Potatoes II peck sacks $50. C. w. Lines Co., Tel. G91.-Advt.
 Dresses of printed silk that arc different. Some at ,$15.oo at Mary Elizabeth Dress Shop. H7 W. Main Strcpt.-Advt.
 Certified Maine S"od Potatoes II peck sacks $50, C. W. Lines Co Tel. 691.-Advt.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23
Unaddressed Mail Now
 0. K.'d by German P. o.

Berlin, April 23.-The German post office department is about 10 try an experiment which probably stands unparalleled in the history Of uostal delivery. It will permit firms sending out advertising matter to d particular class or group of people to hand these to the post office un- addressed, and the postmen will be obliged to ferret out the addresses. For instance, a notice or advertise ment of special interest to lawyers can be handed 10 tho post office in lots of not less than 1000 with the inscription, "For Lawyers" The postman will then undertake 10 hand one copy of the circular 10 every lawyer of whose existence be knows Again, circular may be labelled Ito the housewife" and so on. The charge for this service will hc two ptenniEs-about half a Ccut-per circular.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23
SWAMP ROOT FOR
 KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really stands out pre-emirent as a medicine for eurable ailments of the Kidneys, liver and bladder.
 Dr. kilmcr's swamp Root stands the highest for the reason that 1t has proven to be just the remedy needed in the thousands upon thous- ands of distressing cases. swamp Root makes friends quickly because it's mild and immediate effect is soon realized in most cases. It is a gentle, healing vegetable compound.
 Start treatment al once. Sold at all drug stores in bottles Of two sizes, medium and large.
 However, if you wish first to test this great preparation send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer X Co. Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample bottle. When writing be sure and mention this paper.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23
New Britain Druggists Offer To AM Who Suffer Stomach
 Agony, Gas and Indigestion
Rack Doesn't Do You
 Than Any

With this wonderful medicine you can banish indigestion or dyspepsia, catarrh of stomach or any abnormal condition that keeps the stomach in constant rebellion and one bottle will prove 1t.
 And how happy you will be when your stomach is as good as Rew for then dizziness, nervousness. sleep leSsness, headache, dun eyes and other ailments caused by a disorder ed stomach will disappear and you will be your old happy. cOntented self again. Axelrod's Pharmacy and every regular pharmacist guarantees one bottle of Dare's Mentha- -Pepsin to show the way to stomach com fort.
 Over 5000 bottles sold in one small New Jersey town isst year- ask yourself Why7 -.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23
AMERICANS OPPOSED.
Citizens Living in Peru Not Satisfied
 With Tacna Award

Washington, April 23.-Members Of the American colony at Lima over the protest of Ambassador Poindexter, have come to the de- fcnse of the Peruvian government in it's dissent from some features of President Coolldge's Tacna-Arica award.
 A memorial supporting Pcru's con- tcnton that the Tacna-A plebis- cite should be held exclusively under the auspices of the United States was prepared by some members Of the colony and forwarded direct to the White House after Mir. Poindex- ter had refused to have anything to do with it. It is indicated that the president will make no reply.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23

You can be so distressed with gas and fullness and bloating that you think your heart is going to stop beating.
 Your stomach may be so distended that your breathing is short and gaspy.
 You think perhaps you are suao- eating.
 You are dizzy and pray for quick rclicf-what's 10 be done?
 Just one dessert spoonful of Dare's Mentha-Pepsin and in ten minutes teh gas disappears. the pressing on the heart ceases and you can breathe deep and naturally.
 Oh, What blessed relief: but why nof get rid Of such attacks alto gether? Why have chronic indiges- ton at all2
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23
Soldier on Duty at
 Manila Sentenced to Die

Manila April 23.-Private Will liam J. Johnson of the Seventy-fifth ordnance company. was found guilty by court-martial yesterday and sen tenced 10 be hanged for the murder Of Private William Willoughby Of the sam company on March 1G. Willoughby was standing in company formation when Johnson shot him with an army rife. The verdict will be sent 10 Major General William Weigel for action. In event Of his approval, it will be sent to President Coolidge.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23
How to Baniish
 Piles
Thousands Bless DT. LeOnliardt. the Physician Who Discovered This
 Common Sense Remedy.

If you think that the surgeons s knife is the only method Of escape from the misery of piles, it's because yon haven't heard Of the new treat ment known as Dr. Leonhardt' s HEM-ROID.
 This Doctors treStmcnt is inter- nal. By experimenting for years he discovered the exact cause Of piles and then went further ani com pounded a remedy that would re- move the cause.
 pr. Lconhardt wants every suf- ferer to benefit by his discovery and so that there will be no doubung or delay. all druggists are authorized 10 sell HEM-ROID with guarantee that it will do as stated or money back.
 On that honorable basis every sui fcrer should secure a package of Dr Leonhardt's HEM-ROID today.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23
High Food Cost Closes
 Green Street Keelers"

Albany, N. r.. April 2S.--"Green Street keeler's," for more than half aa century noted from coast 10 coast for its oyster stews and fries" and known as one of the most cosmopoli- tan eating places in the country, served it's last patron last night. AL bert T. Keeler, son of the late John Keeler who founded the oyster hous in 1861, said present day prices Of food had made it impossible to operate the place at profit.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23
Aged Couple Watch
 Home Burn to Ground

Prospect, Conn.,, April 23.-Smokc and cracking flames aroused Mir. and Mrs. John Hagcr, aged farm house dwelers, and drove them to the roadside where they watched their home being razed by fire, about q:30 o'clock last night. A shed near the house also burned. Estimated loss is $5,OOO. Mrs Hagcr, about 70 years Of age, became hys'crical. Neighbors organized a bucket bri- eade and fought the blaze. thereby saving a nearby barn. The exact cause of the blaze is unknown, but 1t is thought to have originated from a gasoline engine in one of he rooms of the house. Only a fow articles Of clothing were saved by he coupe.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23

Willimantic; and providing for ap- portionment among the counties of the dax on unincorporated mercan- tile and manufacturing business,
 The senators were informed by Senator Walcott that the senate din- ncr would be at the Hartford club on the evening of May 7th. The committee of arrangements will be Senators WaIcott and Plerson.
 No Action In states Attys.
 There was inquiry among legis- lators today as to the truth of re- port that the judiciary committee would bring In a bill placing the power of appointment of states att torneys with the governor instead Of continuing with the justices of the supreme court and the superior court judges, It was stated, however, that a bill Of that nature, already heard, has not been acted upon by the committee.
 The coming of daylight saving time next week led Senator Shaw to move adjournment until Tuesday at l0;G0 a. m, standard time which adjusts the session to railroad train changes.
 There was some discussion as to the need of afternoon or Friday sessions to clean up business but it was indecisve.
 In the House
 The house received favorable re- ports on these bills:
 Providing a $2,000 fine and one years imprisonment for violation Of private banking laws; increasing du- ties of pharmacy commissioners; directing the aviation commissioner to continue survey of the state for division into air districts and loca- tion of emergency landing fields; providing that school nurses be considered as teachers and state pay a part of their salary; incorporating the Premier Title and Mortgage Co. of Torrington. A bill to provide ad- ditional state aid to small town schools was rejected. In the rejec- ton of a gasoline tax bill it was stated that bill increasing the tax to two cents a gallon would be re- ported later.
 Other favorable reports were on bills providing special meetings of non stock corporations may be call ed at request of three or more mem bers; that towns may appoint Amer ! icanization directors, half of the sal ary, not to exceed $500 may be paid by the state; amending charter ot Fairfield Beach Co.,; restricting ter ritory in which bankers may acquire or loan money on real estate and making regulations for making and selling of ice cream.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-23
FAVORABLE REPORT
 ON RAILROAD BILL
Senate Approves Passenger Bus
 MeaSure--Other Items

State Capitol, Hartford, April 93' The senate received a favorable report on the bill which will permit steam railroads to acquire, own and operate motor vehicles for carrying passengers over fixed routes al an individual per capita fare, This bill would tako effect upon passage.
 Prayer For Nowicki
 Senate Chaplain Aver referred in his prayer to assistant clerk of the senate Nowicki, of New Britain, who was operated on for appendicitis yesterday.
 When an unfavorablc report was made on the bin of senator Doty (No. 432) to stop pollution Of streams, for conservation of inland waters and creation of state water commission Senator Shaw explained that stream pollution biiI would be reported based on the bill or Representative C, L. Wheeler or Stratford modified SO as to include the most acceptable features in two other bills which have been before the committee. This pollution bill will be prepared soon.
 The senate received from the ap- rropriations committee a bill to ap- propriate S2j0 for a sword to be given Lieut.. Leslie P. Arnold, L. s. army round world flyer. The governor will be empower to ap- point a committee to select the sword.
 The Pension Bill
 The bill on the senate calendar concerning the retirement of state employes on a pension was sent back to the judiciary committee.
 The senate adopted under rule suspension a bill from the appro- priations committee providing seOQ.- GOO for a water supply for the Con- ncctcut agricultural college in Mansfield. Senator Pierson. the committee explained conditions at the college last summer when drought purevailed and said that the bill will probably not only mean the acquisition of an adequate water asupply but the means of getting the water to the institution. The bill twas sent to the house.
 Favorable reports were made or bill extending time of organizing of the Waterbury Life and Accident as sociation and the Mattatuck fire h. surance Co. The senate adopted these house bills in concurrence. i Amending the NorwaIk and Soutl 'NorwaIk consolidation act, providing gfor a firemens pension fund sub iect to approval by electors al the city election in October; giving councilmanic board in Torringtor the right to establish building lines creating a flrcmens pension fund 1T