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New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
SAYS EARTHQUAKES. .
 CAN'T BE FORECAST.
En6ineerinS-E Founda-
 tiOn Makes Report

Boston, Dec, Ry-Bclief that earthquakes can be foretold is only one Of four popular misconceptions to which the Engineering Economies foundation takes exception to in a statement today. The foundation is engaged in study of earthquake hazard with view 10 reducing at- tendant loss and destruction.
 The statement Of the foundation is based on articles and editorials relating to earthquake hazard which have been sent to it.
 Other misconceptions include as- sumption that the hazard Is d prob- lem of only one factor that it in wolves either earth movements, or structures or men, or the conditions under which men live. Hazard is complex problem involving all Of the considerations and no survey is accurate which does not recognize and coordinate them.
 A third error is the notion that opinion is satisfactory basis for action on earthquake hazard. Opin- ion has its value but not in problems of securing protection against forces which threaten life and security. Fact, not opinion. is the only safe basis for action in emergency.
 Tho fourth point made in the foundations statement is that cer- tain writers assume that research and teaching work in earthquake hazard has as its ultimate purpose increased knowledge of earthquakes. This, the foundation says, is not true for its real purpose Is protection against loss for, although they can not be prevented. the loss from them can be minimized.
 Expectancy of loss can be predict ed but occurrence of the tremors can not, One can no more predict that earthquakes will not occur than that they will. but probably q loss can he calculated on q basis of observed, recorded and tested fact similar to that on which expectancy of life can be determined.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
TAKES HIS MEDICINE"
 IS SENT TO CHESHIRE
Man Who Embczzlcd and Falls to Make Restitution Sur 
 renders Himself

Hartford, Dec. 8 P)-Albert Ku- kaltls, 24, was sentenced to the Cheshire reformatory by Judge Booth in the superior court here to- day, for ombe2zlement of SSO00 from the Bristol branch of the Bcno- iical Loan company of which he Was manager kukaitis, or Kelsey as he was known. went to California hoping 10 earn enough money to make restitution but was unable to and came back and gave himself up to the states attorney. determined "to take his medicine"
 Frank R2epculski, Southington, who with his wife held on liquor law violation charges, absconded this morning before his case came up, leaving his wife and four chill drcn, His wife a second offender, vas fined S250 and sentenced to jail for lS0 days but the execution Of her jail sentence was suspended upon her agreement to leave the state within 30 days.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
Former Wife of Knox
 Asks More AlimOny

Washington, Dec. s P,-Hugh smith Knox, son of the late [. S. senator Pmlandcr c. Knox, Of Pennsylvania, was served today with Il subpoena and notice Of application If his former wife, Mrs. Katherine NcCook Knox, for increase in al- owance for maintainence of their 1&~ycar-old daughter, Kathleen. lnoX was divorced in Pennsylvania n 1915 and has since rcmarricd and ives in New Haven, Conn.
 His former wife claims that md established for their child earns 'nly $100 a month while Knox has 4n income Of $1S.O00 d year from his athcr's estate.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
Chinese Cabin Boy Tries To Murder Gen Chow Ling

Shanghai, Dec, s Pl--A Cantoncsu cabin boy on the American liner President Pierce last night attempt. ed to kill General Hong Chow-Ling, a leader of the anti-rod clement in Canton, when the liner, from Hong Kong was nearing Woosung, near here.
 The cabin boy committed suicide. General Hong was taken to a Shang- hai hospital with wounds in the ab- domcn and nose.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08

sentative William c. Brown of west Virginia, and candidate two years ago for the democratic nomi. hatlon for senator from that state. 10 Dean Hugh Miller of the school of engineering of George Washing. ton university It is understood the marriage has been fixed for an carly date.
 Mrs. Brown, who seconded tbs nomination of JolA w. Davis at the last democratic national con Fohuon, became feminist leader m politics after the death of her husband in 1916.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
NEW YORK TAKING
 LEAD IN MUSIC NOW
Musical Productions Surpass
 Those Of Europe

New York, Dec. R,-conceded to be the worlds financial capital, asserted by stage leaders of the old world and the new to be the hub of things theatrical. New York now lays claim 10 preemlnence in the musical world.
 This seasons musical productions are declared to be superior in scope, quality and originality to anything scheduled in London. Paris or the ancient of melody in Italy.
 Most impressive of the exhibits in support of the claim Is the Metropol- itan opera, with its constellation of operatic stars and it's program that includes the finest works of acknowl. edged masters and innovations by contemporary composers
 In addition the metropolis draws upon the world for its symphony conductors, and brilliant instru- mental artists come from many cen. ters to appease the musical appetite of the city.
 Behind these, unknown to the general public. is the field of in- struction. marked in New York by hundreds of studios and practice salons, while q majority of the members of the musical hierarchy are graduates of foreign ataiers, Musicians see the time approaching when the American student will not have 10 go further than New York for the best training.
 New Symphony Orchestra
 In the field of composition, New York last week heard the new sym phony orchestra play Concerto In F' by George Gershawn, product of "tin pan alley" whose tunes have en- livened many musical comedies. From this work and his "Rhapsody in Blue" critics arc predicting the evolution of genuine American music from jazz.
 Some Of the reasons for New York's commanding position in mu- sic were set forth today by no less an authority than Arturo Bodanzky Viennese conductor of the Metropoi- tan
 The city's wealth and willingness 10 spend it for the best were first cited,
 "New Workers will pay any price for the best" Mir. Bodan2ky said Nothing costs too much. They want the finest and they will not he satisfied with anything mediocre"
 Americans. he said, have an ''in- native love for music and rhythm" New Workers and, in fact, Ameri- cans everywhere, are great critics of execution" he said. Tt must be admitted, however, that they cannot always distinguish between good and bad music, but they do appreciate
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
Mrs. BudIong Is Not
 Given Her Children

Providence, R. l., Dec, s tPp - Judge Herbert Carpenter in New port superior court today denied the petition Of Mrs. Milton ]. Bud long, wife of wealthy oil man of Newport and New York, for the custody of the two youngest chil- dren, John and Milton.
 Mrs. Budlong's suit. which open cd yesterday, came to a dramatic close today when the petitioner broke down on the stand at tlE conclusion of her second day of grilling by her husbands attorney, Abbott Phillips.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08

The funeral Of Carl Harry Bloom berg, 2l year old theological student, who died while at North Park college in Chicago, H., will probably be held from his home at Common wealth avenue Thursday afternoon if his body arrives at about noon to- morrow.
 The tentative plans for the flu neral are from the home at 1:15 o'clock and from Swedish Bethany church at o'clock Thursday Rev. Gustav Pihl. pastor. and two fellow students Of the deceased are 10 con duct services at the church. Inter- ment will be in Fairyiew cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
FACE LARCENY CHARGE

Boston, Dec. 8 Pp-John II. Sul- livan, a wholesale dry goods dealer doing business in Boston under the firm name of John H. Sullivan company, went on trial in superior criminal court today on an indict- ment charging larceny of $51.275 from the Manufacturers Finance company, Mir. Sullivan and Harry I. Wolk are also charged with con spiracy to steal.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
PROBE GIRLS DEATH

Boston. Dec. s R-Governor Fuller yesterday ordered special investigation of the death of Miss Jessie Lyman of Northampton. who died on Nov. 12 after an operation. The order was issued as a result of complaints against Dr. Charles I. Sparks of Northampton, associate medical examiner for Hampshire county and head of private hos pital al Easthampton.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
MOsul Question to Be
 Put Up to League Court

Geneva, Dec. Rl-The League of Nations council today voted unani, mously 10 accept the opinion of the permanent court of international justice. putting the Mosul dispute between Great Britain and Turkey up to the council for decision. Tur. key voted against acceptance, but the Turkish vote, like the British. was not counted.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
Deaths
Frederick F. Garricpy.

Frederick r. Garriepy of Cherry street, a veteran employc of Front X Hine Mfg. Company died this afternoon at his home. He was an as Slstant foreman at the factory until May 1, 1925 when North X Judd company took over the plant. He died after an illness of two weeks durations.
 He is survived by his wife. Ida. and two stepbrothcrs, John J, and Edward Pitncy.
 Funeral services will he from his home tomorrow afternoon, and bur ial will be in FairView cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08

The American Brake Shoe and Foundry company today increased the annual dividend rate on the common stock from $5 to s6, by de- clarlng a quarterly dividend of $I.50 on these shares, and the regular quarterly dividend of s1.75 on the preferred, both payable December 3l to stockholders of record Dccem- hcr IS. Heretofore the company has paid quarterly dividends of SIPS on common stock.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
N0lle Entered in Case of
 Man Who Shot Another

Hartford, Dec, 8 P'-Thomas Goodale. 54, an East Glastonbury woodchopper who was held in the superior court on charge of man. slaughter. had his case nolled In court this afternoon on rccommen- dation of States Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn. MT. Alcorn informed the court that Goodale acted in self de- fense when he shot and killed Frank Weir another woodchopper on the night of November IS. The men had been drinking and Weir at- tackled Geodale with an axe.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
BIG STOCK INCREASE

New York, Dec. s Opl-The Eauit- able Trust Company of New York today announced an increase in It's capital stock from s2s.0o0,00 to SSo,ooo,ooo giving it second place among New York's banking institu- dons in the matter of capitalization. Only the National City Bank, with capital of s5o,ooo.ooO and surplus of undivided profits of more than s6O,ooo,ooo, now ranks above the Equitable.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
SEEK COMEDY BANDIT
Police In New York Hunting RObbcr Who Tries to Impcrsonatc Char lle Chaplin.

New York. Dec. 8 Pl-The police today are looking for a bandit who affects the makeup of Charlie Chaplin, q dapper little man, twirI- ing q mustache, knocked at the door of Mrs. Harriet Buccola In the Bronx and after making a sweeping bow with his derby presented the as tonished woman with a bouquet Of flowers.
 Mrs Buccola's surprise was not over when the man stepped inside and drove Mrs. BuCcola and her mothcr-in-l1w into a side room by threatening them with a revolver,
 After gagging them he escaped with more than $3,000 which Mrs Buccola was about to take to the bank.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
RIG SALE OF TOBACCO

Lexington, Ky, Dec. 8. (P) - A sale of approximately 5,500,00O pounds of hurlcy tobacco, involving nearly $1.250,000. to the American Tobacco Co.,, was announced here yesterday by James c. Stone, presi- dent and general manager of the Burlcy Tobacco Growers Associa- ton. This is the American Tobacco company's second large purchase here, the other being $@,750.000,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
OPPOSE BOUNDARY TERMS

Dublin. Dec. s R-Fifty repubi- can deputies, including Ramon De Valera, met here today and unani- mously adopted a resolution oppos- ing the Irish boundary agreement.
 A committee including Dc Valera, Tom Johnson and Austin Stack was 10 devise tho most effcc- tive means of defeating the propo- sals,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
WEEKS ON WAY HOME
Is Now at Canal Zone Where He Is
 Chest of the Governor


 Balboa, C, Z., Dec. s. (P)-John w. Weeks, former United States secretary of war, has arrived here on his way from his South American trip. He will be the guest of the governor of the Canal Zone until Friday, when he sail for Havana.
 MT. Weeks said he looked for big Improvements in the Panama Canal to meet the increased traffic due to better trade conditions. Regarding reports of projected interoceaniC waterway through Nicaragua, he said that this matter was so faRSin the future that the present genera ton should not be troubled with it
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
BRITISH OUTLLOK BITTER

Washington. Dec. UP=-Tho eco homie outlook for Great Britain has improved greatly since the signing of the Locarno pact, the British cm- bassy said today In a formal state ment brought out by an article by George Harvey in the North Amcri- can Review, in which Mir. Harvey painted a gloomy picture of the British future.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
NEW BIBLE READING BILL

Olympia, Wash. Dec. S OP9 - 4 bill to amend the state constitution to provide that nothing in the con. stitution shall be construed 10 for. bid the legislature to authorize tho reading of the Bible without con- ment in public schools and educa- tional institutions of the state, was introduced by Representative Mrs Harry John Miller.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
Grange Fails to Tally
 During First Period

Washington, Dec. 8 OPl - A bright sunny autumn day and sev- eral thousand spectators greeted Red" Grange and the Chicago Bears today when they met the Washington All-Stars here in a pro- fessional football game.
 The former Illinois star. wearing his celebrated "77," was given a cheer when he romped into the field with his team.
 There was no score in the first period
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
BAGS RECORD uBEX

Chicago, Dec. 8 P-A worlds record ibex, with horns measuring 59A inches in total length. has been baggcd by Kermit Roosevelt, CO., leader with his brother, Colonel Theodore. of the James Simpson Roosevelt expedition to Central Asia for the Field museum.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
GETS COAT BACK

Washington, Dec &. (P)-Prcsi- dent Coolidge saw ill the Chicago papers today that he had lost his overcoat yesterday in Chicago and a little later he was informed by the Hotel sherman that it had been found and was on it's way to Wash inEton.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
FARM PROBLEMS Ip
American Bureau Federation Hold.

AnlcrICan Bureau Federation HOId-
 ing Sessions Today.
 Chicago, Dec. S P}--Tho American farm bureau federation had before its meeting today cooperative mar kefing, taxation and legislation, transportation and farm fire losses.
 Farm fires annually cost $150.00O,- GOO, enough 10 pay the American farmers annual interest bill on all borrowed capital and leave $50,0Qo,- GOO to be applied on principal, said Wallace Rogers chairman of the prevention committee. He urged prevention measures against light. ming, defective chimncys and care lossness,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
Walter ,J. Nirht1yond

Walter J. Wightwood, 4 months old son of MT. and Mrs. Walter Wlghtwood of S7 Linden street died at the New Britain General hospital this afternoon Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon and burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
LIVESTOCK MARKET
nh'orm Standards Are Essential,

, Inform Standards Are Essential,
 According to speaker.
 Chicago, Dec. s tP,-The future development of tho livestock market depends on the establishment of uni orm standards and grades for the .arious markets of the country in he opinion of '. B. Dedham. prcsi- ,cnt of the national livestock pro- lucors' association.
 This has been brought out. he nd tho American Farm bureau .,jnr@ion, in the experience of the lssocia,ion in handling 92,OO0 cars If livestock valued at S121,0O0,oOO tor about 2io.oOO members in 1924.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
UPHOLD BIBLE REiNDIG

Greeley, Colo, Dec. CP) - The right of public school authorities in Colorado to have passages from the Bible read "without comment as a part of the regular school exercises was upheld in a decision announced yesterday by District Judge R. G Smith.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
Robert COpIlr1np

Funeral services for Robert Coch- rane were held at the late home, @1 LenoX Place, at 2 o'clock this afternoon Rev. Samuel Sutcliffc, rector of St. Marks Episcopal church, oificiated.
 Intcrment wasin the family plot in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish 10 thank our friends and neighbors for the kindness and sym pa.hy shown us at the death of our beloved son.
 MIR. and MRS. C. GACLIARDI.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
VOTE DINIDNNn

Directors of the Glen Alden Coal company who at their regular meet. Ing here q week ago deferred acton on their scmI-onnual dividend of S3.5o, voted today 10 declare that diyidond.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
Mrs, Virginia l., Mcttpy

Funeral services for Mrs Virginia L. Mcttcy will be held from the late home, 4 Church street. tomorrow morning at St. Peters church. Bur ial will be in St. Mary's cemetery, Northampton, Mass.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
EX-CONGRESSNIAN DIES

Martinsburg, W. V, Dec. S.(P)-- George Mead Bowers, 6S, rcprcscnta- tive in congress from the second West Virginia district from 1916 to 1923 is dead at his homo here from a stroke of paralysis.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
Funerals
Alexander Stewart

The funeral of Alexander Stewart of 2ll Lafayette street was held this afternoon at the Corbin Screw Corporation foremens' club. Rev, Dr. George w. c Hill of South Con- gregatlonaI church ohiciated and burial was in Tairyicw cemetery
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
ENCHANGE CLuR TO MEET

Thn Exchange club vii meet this nycning There will be no speakers hu, ladies night will be observed with a musical program by Mir. and Mrs, John Lindsay, followed by dancing and bridge.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Widow of Congressman Brown of
 ". Va, To Marry Professor
 Washington. Dec. s Rl-Friends learned today ot the engagement of Mrs. 1zetta Jewel Brown. former actress, widow of Former Repre-
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
TREASURY STATEMENT Treasury balance ..... $139,255,37
EXCHANGES X BALANCES

New York - Exchanges, 1,205,- o00,00O; balances, 93,000,0oO.
 Boston -- Exchanges, 7S,000,000, exchanges, 21o00,0o0.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-08
Special Notice

A. c. Hammond Auxiliary will hold a whist and domestic sale We'd ncsday afternoon at the state Armory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-22
Low WATER
ON KENNEBEC
KEENLY FELT

With the already low water of the
Kennebec river steadily but slowly
dropping. the problem that confronts
the local mills which rely on the
water power of the river for their
power, is getting to be serious.
The Lockwood Cotton mill seems
to be the hardest hit. Already the
water conditions have made neces-
sary a curtailment of work that
leaves about 500 hands idle. This
number represents half of the people
working at the mill. w. w. Quinton.
agent for the Lockwood Company,
stated yesterday that the mill was
doing its best to alternate the work
in the different departments of the
mill SO that all the hands would
have some work to do. Some of the
men are working overtime so that
advantage may be taken of all the
power that the river affords. At pres
ent there is enough power to OPP
crate ~ per cent of the mill and this
percentage will steadily decrease as
the water goes down. If the water
power continues to drop off as it has
during the last few weeks the Lock-
wood Company will be forced to sus-
pend work altogether, probably
| about the middle of next month.
The situation at the Hollingsworth
and Whitney mill has not changed
to any great extent from that of a
week ago. The number Of hands
who have been laid off is small in
comparison to that at the Lockwood.
This is largely due to the fact that
the paper mill can develop 1000 horse
| power by steam and for this coal &c
| used. The mill is now using all the
. power that can be produced there
and further drop in the water will
make necessary curtailment in la
Dor and production.
Conditions further up the river, in
Madison and Skowhegan, are the
+! same as those in Waterville, all mills
having to initiate some sort of cur
tailment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-22
OxfOrd's Sacred Quiet
Disrupted by Traders

Oxford, England, Jan. IA. P. by
MaiD-An entire block in the center
of Oxford. comprising some 40 old
buildings, is to be sold by the city
within the next six months. Several
hundred years ago the city bought
this strip Of waste land, lying out
side the walls and along the horse
market. for mere song. Now the
leases are at an end, and the freehold
Is extremely valuable. A portion al
ready has been sold to concern
operating cheap arcade and another
sale to garage company is under
way.
AS the block extends nearly the
whole length of the Broad and back
to Ship street, the university, and es-
pecially Balliol. Trinity, Exeter and
Jesus colleges, are greatly con-
cerned. The introduction Of large
shops and garages in this area would
mar one of the finest streets left in
oxford. and add to the noise and
traffic problem as well.
The University and the colleges
concerned are too poor to buy the
block, SO an attempt Is being made
to have it purchased by wealthy SUBJ
scribers for university purposes. In
the meanwhile the city is going on
with the sale. Now that the colleges
have taken to purchasing their sup
plies from wholesalers outside Ok
ford, there is 10 love lost between
the university and city authorities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-22
FOSS HALL NOTES

The Y. W. c. A. held its usual
meeting last evening. The subject
was THE Choosing Of Vocations.'
Miss Clara Collins, '26, and Miss Do
ris Roberts, '26. were the leaders.
A duet was played by Miss Ber-
nice Green, 81, pianist and Miss Mer-
Ram Rice, 81, cellist. An opportunity
wasgiven for each to express their
ideas on why one should choose a
vocation.
The cabinet Of the Y. w. c. A.
voted at it's last meeting, to have a
deputation team from the Womans
division. The Y. w. c. A. hopes to
be able to be of more service and
to give the opportunity of service to
its members through the deputation
teams.
The Dramatic Club held its usual
meeting last evening. Each member
came dressed to represent either an
English novel or a prominent figure
in English literature. After the
characters and titles of the novels
had been revealed refreshments were
served consisting Of English tea and
waters.
The Dramatic Club is to give the
play. The Adventures Of Lady Ur-
sula" under the supervision of Miss
Exerine Flood.
The Glee Club OF the women's d.
vision has elected Miss Margaret
White, '25, as leader.
The tryouts for 1.-THE Adventure Of
Lady Ursula were held yesterday by
Miss Exerine Flood. The characters
were chosen as follows: The Earl Of
Hassenden, Miss Ruth Viles. '27: Sir
George Sylvester. Miss Edith Gray,
'25: the Rev. Mr. Blimboe. Miss Hilda
Fife. '26; Mr.. Dent, Miss Alta Doe. '25:
Mr.. Castleton. Miss Florence Blaisdell,
'26: Mr.. Devereux. Miss Leola Schoff,
'25; Mr. Ward, Miss Marion johnson,
'25: Sir Robert Clifford. Miss Bernice
Robinson. '25: Quilton. Miss Amy Rob-
inson. '25: Mills, Miss Agnes Osgood,
20: Footman and Servant, Miss Viola
Jodry, '26: Mrs. Fenton. Miss Emily
Heath. '26; Dorothy Fenton. Miss
Helen Smith, '27: The Lady Ursula
harrington, Miss Idora Beatty, '27.