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New Britain herald., 1925-06-02
CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS
ANNOUNCEMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT i-BURIAL LOTS. MONUMENTS 2-pEATH NOTICES 3-FLoRIsTs
 <-FUNERAL DIRECTORS 6-LosT AND FOUND 6-PERsoEALS
 T-sToRg ANNOUNCEMENTS
 AUTOMOBILES s-AUTo AND TRUCK AGENCIES s--AGTos AND TRUCKS FOR SALE lo-AUToMOBILES FOR EXCHANGE li-AUTo PARTS AND ACCESSORIES l2-AUTOMoBILEs WANTED l3-AUTos-TAXI SERVICE I4-GARAGEs TO LET lS--MoTORCYCLEs AND BICYCLES l6-MoToRCY'Ls-BIC WANTED i7-sERvICE STATIONS REPAIRING BUSINESS SERVICE iS-BARBERs HAIRDs. MAssEUsB REBUILDING AND CONTRACT ROBUSTNESS SERVICE RENDERED .s-DREssMAKING & MILLINERY e3-DYEING & CLEANING 2l-INsURANCE-AL KINDS 2S-LAWYERs-PATEN ATTORNEYS 2s-MOvING. TRUCKING, BAGGAGE 27-PAINTING. PAPER HANGING zs-PLUMBING. HEATG. METAL WK EXPRESSING AND TAILORING 3O-PRINTG. JOBB'G, STATIONERY I-PRoFEssIONAL SERVICES s2-REPAIRING & PIANO TUNING 33-wANTED TO RENDER SERVICES
 EDUCATIONAL n-CoRREsPoNDENCE COURSES J5-DANCING TEACHERS 36-IEsTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL 37-LOCAL & PRIV. INSTRUCTORS Ss-WANTED-INsTRUCToRs
 EMPLOYMENT ss-EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES 4o-HELP-AGENTs WANTED 41-HELP-MEN WANTED Ia-HELP-WOMEN WANTED 43-HELP-MEN OR WOMEN RESERVATIONS wANTED-MEN RESERVATIONS wANTED-woMEN FINANCIAL 4s-BUsINEss oPPoRTUNITIEs T-INvEsTMENTs, STOCKS. BONDS 4s-MONEY LOANED 4s-WANTED-TO BORROW LIVE STOCK bo-CATrLE AND SWINE b1-DoGs. CATS. PETS 52-EGGS. POULTRY SUPPLIES i bS-hOhbkS, tbhtSl<ES | 5t-WAETED-LIVE STOCK
 MERCHANDIsE 6s-ARTICLEs FOR SALE REBUILDING MATERIALS 57--BUsINESS & OFFICE EQUIP 1 bS-FARM AND DAIRY PRODUCTS 5s-FEED AND FUEL 60-FERTILIzERs. SEEDS. PLANTS S1-FOoTWEAR AND CLOTHING
 
 s3-HoUsEHOLD ARTICLES 64-MACHINERY, ELEC.. & TOOLS 65--MERCHAND1sE AT THE STORES 66-MUsICAL INSTRUMENTS 6i B-RADIO s7-wATCHEs. DIAMONDS. JEWELRf 6s-WANTED-ARTICLEs TO BUY
 REAL ESTATE FOR RENT es-APARTMENTs & TENEMENTs 7o-BUsINEss PLACES FOR RENT 71-DEsK ROOM AND OFFICES 72-FARMs FOR RENT 13-HOUsEs FOR RENT | 74-SUBURBAN FOR RENT NAVIGATION PLACES FOR RENT 7s-WAREHoUsEs & STORAGE 77-WANTED-To RENT
 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 7S-AGENTs-REAL ESTATE 7o-AUCTIOEEERs SO-BLDG. & BUSINESS PROP REBUILDING LOTS FOR SALE S3-FARMS FOR SALE s3-HOUSES FOR SALE sl-sHoRE PLACES FOR SALE s5-sUBURBAN FOR SALE SERIAL ESTATE FOR EXCHANGE SERIAL ESTATE-WANTED
 ROOMS, BOARD AND HOTELS S8-HoTELs
 s9-ROOMs FOR RENT BEDROOMS AND BOARD e1-ROOMs FOR HOUsEKEEPlEG 3-WANTED-BoARD OR LODGING Ss-WHERE TO DINE
New Britain herald., 1925-06-02

DODGE ToURING-demonstra at a bargain. Roberts Garage. PiainvIlie
 Phone l27
New Britain herald., 1925-06-02

FORD SEDAN. is24-2 door. Mechanical
 ly perfect. upholstery very good. Csah required, l75, balance on easy terms, A. c. HaEker. ka Elm St Rhnna alMS
New Britain herald., 1925-06-02
Autos and Trucks tor Sale

CHEVROLET, ls24-touring car. { good cords mechanically perfect and just like new car throughout. Down payment only Sl5o. A. c. Havker. 52 Elm St. Phone 245s
New Britain herald., 1925-06-02

FORD COUPE, ls2t-fine shape. run very little. Forced to sell account sickness. Eox 1l-J Herald
New Britain herald., 1925-06-02

FORD COUPE. ls23-Good paint and up. holstery, wire wheels. S good tires. tfe5 down. A. c. Hawker. 52 Elm s' Phone s45s.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-02

HUDSON, ls2I-speedster. run less thaT 1000 miles. by private owner. Tel l si2k-2 for demcnstrAtlon
New Britain herald., 1925-06-02

REQ MOTOR CARs-and trucks. Kenneth l Nj. Searle & Co.,. Sales and Service, cor. Elm and Park Sta Phone PHO. Local l agents for Gabriel Snuhhern
New Britain herald., 1925-06-02

PACKARD-Hudson, Essex, Americas leading car values. See the new coach es. The Honeyman Auto Sales Co.,. 13s Arch St. Phone al09
New Britain herald., 1925-06-02

LEXINGTON BRoUGHAM. Is5S-Eoot condition. c. A. ssnes h Nah si PhnnA a2lk
New Britain herald., 1925-06-02

oLDsMoBILE MOTOR CARs-"Ths Re. fined Six" Smith Motor Salea 100 Wes, Main St. Phone 1900
New Britain herald., 1925-06-02

WILLYs-kNIGHT AND OVERLAND motor cara showroom and service, i27 Cherry St. 'Ths Sieeve-Yalvs Motor" R. C. Rudolph. Phone .o5l-2.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-02

NASH. is74-s cylinder touring car. oh EinHl paint. disc wheels. : good cord top and upholstery very good an mechanically perfect. t5ss down. 4. (. Hawker. Ss Elm St. Phone 24ss.
Milford chronicle., 1925-07-17
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

Bare legs and Boot-Iegs seem to
hold the attention of many at the
seaside resorts this year.
The lightning bug is one of the
few Illuminating concerns that does
not present a monthly bill.
The only thing that dad seemed to
get on Fathers Day were the bills
of the Saturday night before.
1t cost a billion and a half dollars
for women's clothes in this country
last year. Unbelievable, if you look
at them on a hot day.
Members of the recent legislature
will hold a reunion at Rehoboth,
Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and
10, when it is expected that most of
the members and attaches of the
two houses will congregate at the
resort. The above dates for the re-
union were fixed by the legislative
committee last winter. This COM
mittee consists of Representative
Sebold, chairman; Senators Allen
and Kramer and Representatives
Townsend and Cannon.
Milford chronicle., 1925-07-17

Mrs. Nettie West and Mrs. Quillen
were in Philadelphia for a few days
recently.
Mrs. M. Pasha Watson entertained
a number of guests one evening last
week in honor of her daughter Mad
aline's 10th birthday. Among those
present were Miss Elizabeth Will
liams, Miss Mae McCabe, Miss Lydia
Long and Miss Thelma McCabe.
Alfred Dukes spent the weekend
with his mother, Mrs. R. G. Dukes.
Miss George Richards Of Philadel-
phia is a guest of Miss Mae McCabe.
Mrs. Harry V. Tubbs is spending
a few days in Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1925-07-17
SeIbyvile

Isaac Quillen went to Philadelphia
on July End where he has secured a
position and will remain during his
vacation.
William Stevens died at the Beebe
Hospital, Lewes, on Sunday, July II.
Misses Elizabeth and Helen Will
liams, daughters of Mr.. and Mrs.
John D. Williams, have gone to
North Carolina to visit their grand
father, D. C. Williams.
The carnival is being well attend
ed and good crowds attend every eV-
ening.
James Harrison of Newark, Nd,
died Friday night.
Miss Jacqueline Holdsworth of
Philadelphia is spending the month
Of July with her sister, Mrs. Nor
man West.
Philip Walsh, Jr., and John Dillon
of Philadelphia, came on their BIZ
cycles on a camping trip, visited
Miss Jacqueline here.
Harold McCabe of New York is
visiting his grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. McCabe.
Miss Ida Owens of Greenwood is a
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Roland
Buell..
DR.. Cylvester Dukes and wife were
the guests of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Archie Lynch recently.
Master Reginald Derrickson is a
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Elton Lynch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar West of Phil
adelphia have been visiting relatives
in town.
Miss Ida Baker is in the hospital
at Salisbury to be operated on for
tOnsils.
Oliver Long spent the weekend
with friends at Rising Sun.
Milford chronicle., 1925-07-17
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

Midland Grange No. 27, will picnic
at River Dale Park next Wednesday
July 22nd. All grangers and families
come and have a good time.
The Presbyterian Sunday school
will picnic at Oak Orchard on We'd
nesday next, July 22nd. All parents
and friends of the school are invited
to join with the school. Bus leaves
front of church at 8 o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1925-07-17
NOTICE

am making two trips a week to
Philadelphia with truck, leaving
store Mondays and Thursdays, at 6
p. m; returning from Philadelphia 8
a. m. following days. Will either buy
your produce or haul it to market
for you. All kinds of hauling at any
time. Get in personal touch with me
or phone Milford sc or Philadelphia
Market 1892. George E. Reed, Mil
ford, j17-tf
Milford chronicle., 1925-07-17
MILFORD GRANGE

The regular monthly business
meeting will be held in the hall next
Saturday evening at 8 o'clock. All
members try to be present.
Money makes the care go.
Milford chronicle., 1925-07-17
Clothing Dept.

This department undergoing radical changes the lines Merchandise
carried In the mems clothing especially these changes taking place. For
fall will the celebrated SCHOLLS BROS line Of clothing of
the finest the country For that going try clean every
suit in the al this time
Milford chronicle., 1925-07-17
FOR SALE

FOR Chesapeake pups. Elmer
Calhoun. Lincoln City, Del. 1tp
Milford chronicle., 1925-07-17
Hence These Prices

II our stock and selected IS suits in sizes IS to 38 priced
at we are going to put this sale at O. think Of it, an all
this department will be real bargains in underwear hosiery
1ng suits and hundreds Of good things to select FROM All
lk IA off regular price. All boys suits reduced at IA off
ems straw hats reduced to So $225 and 90 values
New Britain herald., 1925-04-10
SUIT OVER BARBED's LEASE

Edward Ginsberg,. through Attor. ney Harry Milkowitz, has brought suit for s3,OO0 against George Top lyn and Steve Topalian, claiming that the terms Of a flve-year lease taken on a barbershop located at $50 Arch street on May 12, 1924, have been violated. The lease was given to Toplyn but was guaranteed ny Topalian, March 1. Toplyn moved his belongings from the shop and has not paid rent since. that time. .. ,- ..... ..
 The writ, which was served by Deputy Sheriff Martin Horwitz, Is returnable in city court the first Monday in May.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-10
Conseryator Sought for
 Main St. Business Man

Edward Finley or Naugatuck, through Joseph c, Woods, has brought action for the appointment of oonservator for Charles J. Fin Toy of this city, Papers were served yesterday afternoon on Mir. Finley and Superintendent John L.; Doyle of the charity department by Con- stable Fred Wrinkle. A hearing on the potition will be held in the pro- bate court April 22, atl2 o'clock.
 Charles Finley, who conducts a cooked food shop on Main street, came into prominence a short while ago by displaying a card showing favorable attitude toward Gerald Chapman and an attack on States Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn. The sign was ordered removed from the win- dow last Saturday night by Sergeant Patrick O'Mara, at the direction of Chief William c. Hart of the police department, Since that time Mir, Finley has placed two other placards in his window, one of which told of his intention of appealing 10 Presi- dent Coolidge for a pardon for Chap man with reservations.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-10
M'CLINTOCK MONEY
 SEEMINGLY CURSED
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 tate for a California client, outlined in a letter what he said were the circumstance of the death of Sarah, the first Mrs, MeClintock,
 Father Suspected
 Peterson's statement was that Billy McClintock's father once had been accused in court proceedings of poisoning his first wife, that the elder McClintock had inherited his fortune through will signed by a woman on her deathbed; that a suit charging hi mwith an intrigue sim liar to that outlined in the indict- ment against Shepherd was filed against him in Chicago in 1899. and fhat the suit was dropped when he divided the estate with the brother of his dead wife.
 McClintock did not live long to enjoy the fortune, which passed to his widow, Emma Nelson McClin- tock, whose death, with that of Dr. Olson now is under investigation.
 Judge Harry Olson, who started the investigation of Billy McClin- tock's death. asserted later at a coroner's inquest that mystery also attended the deaths of Mrs. Me- Clintick and his brother. The bodies of both, recently exhumed,. contained mercury, according 10 report by the coroner's, chemist.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-10
GIRL SCOUT NEWS

Next week will be Girl Scout cookie week, Many girls are plan ming to make their cookies Monday and bring them to the scout office, Girls who take orders should call at the office for the printed cookie bags. Cookies should be out about three inches In diameter and should be made by the following receipt: cup of butter or substitute. cup sugar. tablespoon milk, 3 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, cups fiour teaspoon baking powder. Cream butter and sugar. add well beaten eggs, add milk and hayoring flour and baking powder. Roll thin and bake In quick oven.
 Troop 6, Central Junior high school. spent Thursday sight seeing In Hartford, The Morgan memorial, atheneum, state capitol and library and trip to the dome of tho capi- tol building were enjoyed.
 Mrs. L. A, spraguc, commission CT attended the national field conn mittee meeting in New York sWed- nesday. Mrs. sprague received many ideas concerning problems in New Britain which will be discussed at the local executive committee meet ing.
 Several girl scouts assisted at the hospital during the week making dressings. Others have been help Ing at the community chests rooms filing capds More girls arc needed for this work Monday. Any scouts of junior or senior high school age wishing to do this community serv- ice should report at room 40s, Booth block, Monday morning or after moon.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-10
 SHOP
 1lS MAIN ST.
 Mutual Bldg.
ITS EASY

to serve a delicious meal at a moments notice if you patrOnize our Delicatessen. We can supply cooked meats, tempting relishes, prepared salads, nutritious cheese and practically everything you could need or want on your table. Our canned goods are reliable quality brands.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-10
"Old Home Town" Het Up
 Over Annual Election

The campaigning for Otey Walker and Dad Reyes, the candidates for mayor in the Old Home Town elec- tion of the American Legion con- tinues. At the regular meeting of the Eddy-Gloyer Post last evening the mud flew thick and fast at times when speakers advocating the election of their various candidates took the stump, even going so far as to bring to the fore certain doubtful events which their opponents can- didate had been party to.
 The election is all a part of the membership drive which the Amerl- can Legion is carrying on. The idea of the Old Home Town cleo ton is for the purpose of stimulat-' ing and retaining interest in the drive. Plans for the celebration of Memorial Day were also discussed at last evenings meeting.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-10

Thirty.fivs Of tho girls who are following the health trail attended the health trailers hike Wednesday afternoon. Before reaching the end Of the trail opportunity arose for real community service and tree preservation by helping to beat out Are started by small boys. After lunch. enjoyed most by the chief Are fighters with smoky faces and torn stockings. all. returned home, tired but happy.
 The Officers association has set Saturday evening, May 2. for the dime social. Each troop should call for. tickets before their next meet ing. Girl Scouts who soil tickets will receive their own ticket free.
 Troop 5 Is giving Easter happiness to little eight year old girl who is III by sending gifts.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-10
DO PEOPLE GO BY YOU OR GO BUY YOU?

How are you listed on the Ex- change of Success? Below par: at par; or above par? What is your current yield? Are you get ting the dividends in income to which your character and capa- city entitl9 you, or are you, per haps, unquoted and unwanted?
 Correct dress converts you rom comomn stock into preferred stock. It makes 3 gilt-edged se- crrity Of you. Take stock of your appearance today. Then, come 10 see our great stocks for Spring embracing the smartest 1925 ideas and innovations in Clothes, Furnishings and Hats.
 DRESS WELL AND SCCCEED" It will do you good to see our Easter Neckwear, from the looms of world famous wearers, Sf.50 up.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-10
SPARKS WILL FLY l IN UPPER WARDS
Republicans and Democrats
 Ready for Tuesdays Battle

Although public gatherings and rallies have been few in the present campaign, the candidates for office are doing considerable work in be- half of their respective tickets. The republican party Is hopeful of repeating It's success of last fall by carrynig the entire six wards, while democratic leaders say they are con fident of success in the fifth and sixth wards at least.
 The republican ticket Is as fol- lows:
 Selectmen, L, W. Lawyer and A. N. Peterson.
 School committee. L. W. Young and G. w. Traut.
 Aldermen: First ward, C. j. Dehm; third ward, William II. Judd; fifth ward, Stanley Karpinski.
 Councilmen: First ward, Thure Bengston and Clarence H. Maxon; second ward, r. G. Hausmann and Thomas Orchard; third ward. D. L. Bartlett and W. s. Warner; fourth ward, Thomas J. Cabelus and J. A Larson; fifth ward. B. A. Grysbow. ski and Charles Munson; sixth ward J, J. Meskill and William Day.
 Democratic nominees are:
 Selectmen, Michael T. kerwin and J. r. Baldyga.
 School committee. Laura M. Man. gan and George Levitt,
 Aldermen: First ward, Fred Hoel. fielder; third ward, Lawrence P Mangan; fifth ward, Elias T. Ring. rose.
 Councilmen: First ward, John F Callahan and Daniel Sullivan; sec. ond ward, Samuel Nesta and Frank T. McMahon; third ward, P. J. Mur. ray and William Wilbur; fourth ward, Victor Watkins and Edward Scalise; fifth ward, Frank Zapatks and B. F. Karpinski; sixth ward Thomas Fay and Samuel Sablotsky.
 Alderman John F. Maerz of the sixth ward a candidate for reelec. tion as he is now filling out an un- expired term and by provision in the charter must come up for reelection. The republican nominee Is T. F. McDonough.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-10
Arthur Lord, Authority
 On History, Is Dead

Boston, April l0.--Arthur Lord of Plymouth. widely known as pn au- thority of Pilgrim history. died early today at hotel here at the age of 7t years.
 He was native of Plymouth and was graduated at Harvard in 1872, For many years he prRcticed law in Boston and Plymouth. He. held at various times many offices in his native town. and was moderator Of the town meetings for many years. He served In the state legislature for .a time was the first civil service commissioner of Massachusetts. and was a member of the committee in charge of the Plymouth tercenten- ary in 1921.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-10
MORE UNEMPLOYMENT
Report of Five State Free Agencies Indicate Slight Increase in Mum. Der of JObless.

l Indicate Slight Increase in Mum.
 Der of Jobless.
 Hartford, April lO.-The March report of the five free public em- ployment offices of the bureau of labor indicated that the number of unemployed in the state who applied for places through these offices was slightly increased over February. Of all applicants for employment 69.7 per cent were supplied with places as against 69.9 per cent the pre- vious. month. Of the total number applying for help 91.S were fur nished help as against 92.6 per cent the previous month.
 The individual offices made these reports;
 Applications for employment:
 Hartford 1924, New Haven S29, Bridgeport e2S, Waterbury 1000, Norwich 355, total 4,33l of which e,4S2 were males and 1,S49 females.
 Applications for help: -.
 Hartford, STA. New Haven S3S, Bridgeport 77S. Waterbury 62i, Nor wich 1S2. total 3,2Ss. of which 1,625 weer males and 1868 females.
 Situations secured; Hartford T97, New Haven 74S. Bridgeport 7S5, Waterbury 55S, Norwich 1S2, total S,o20 Of which 1,499 were males and 1891 females.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-10
SATURDAY SPECIALS

BroOk6eld Butter GA ID. prints), 52c ID, New Walnut Meats,
 59c lb. Cloverbloom Butter (1-i l5. prints), 54c lb. Goose Liver Wurst,
 soc ID. . Chop suey,
 3se ID. Pate De Foie Gras,
 95e jar. Stuffed Olives,
 1se # pt. Crown Sardines (individual Sizes), 10c can. Our Make Mayonnaise,
 1Sc + pt. Potato Salad,
 20c lb. Roast Stuffed Young Chicken, 3 to I lbs. avg, S1.75.S2.0O Reg. 4se ID. Coffee, 40c ID.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-10
BREAD PRICES CUT

Paris, April 1O.-A reduction of one sou in the price of bread. offec- tive April 21, was ordered by the bread and flour commission today. This Is fine third reduction within a month; bringing the price to one franc fifty centimes per kilogram ego pounds). The drop is partly due 10 the recent fall in the Ameri- can wheat market.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-10
scHooNEn IN pIsTREss

Key West. Fla, April l0.-The schooner Etta Mildred of Tampa, was reported in distress seven miles off Tortugas light, approximately 60 miles from this port. The United States coast guard cutter saukee was dispatched from here to the assistance of the vessel. The ship will be lowed here.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-10
No MORE paNDRUFF

The sure way to abolish dandrun Is to destroy the germ that causes it' To do this quickly and safely there Is nothing so good as Parisian Sage the best hair and scalp treatment. Stops itching scalp and falling haid. Ask all druggists for Partisan Sage. It's guaranteed.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-10
ABOUT THE STORE

\. B. c. Products.
 Corned Beef Hash.
 Pickles and Olives.
 Swedish Health Bread.
 Millstea1 Wheat Bread. Au kinds Cooked Meats. sauerkrsut tour own make). Chicken. Tuna Fish, Vegetable, 'ahbsEe, Potato. EEK Sklads.
Evening star., 1925-04-06
7 HELD IN NARCOTIC CASE
Alleged to Be Engaged in Snug
Cling in North Carolina.

GREENSBORO, N. c., April g.
Seven members of an alleged mar
cotic ring, arrested in Winston Salem
yesterday morning, were brought to
this city and lodged in the Guilford
County jail to await hearing before
a, United States commissioner. The
arrests were made by narcotic in
spectors, headed by DR.. B. r. Reece
Of Washington.
Charles Snipes, one of those ar
rested, who is alleged by officers to
have been bringing narcotics to
Winston Salem by airplane, is be-
lieved to be leader of the band.
Snipes, it is said, has owned an air.
plane for several years and osten-
sibly has been doing passenger
carrying business, making trips to
points in Virginia and to Baltimore,
Md. With him were arrested Gus
Bell and r. A. Walker and four
negroes, one man and three women.
Snipes, according to the Federal
officers, was lured to Winston
Salem hotel room, where the arrest
was made. He had about $500 worth
of cocaine on his person.
Evening star., 1925-04-06
$4O5, 100000 FOR USE
IN HIGHWAY BUILDING
Department Of Agriculture Bureau
Also Sets Apart $780, 100000
for Road Maintenance.

Approximately s405.000.000 will be
spent for construction of $4,000 miles
of highway and $135,o00,000 for main
tenance of 217,794 miles of road dur
ing 1925. according to information Sc
cured by the Bureau of Public Roads
of the Department of Agriculture.
The State highway departments,
the bureau said, plan to construct $500
miles of asphalt. concrete and brick
pavements: 1850 miles of sand-clay,
gravel and macadam roads and 6,700
miles of improved earth road.
Comparing the funds available for
1925 with those for preceding years,
the bureau said 1t appears certain
that road construction will go for
ward at about the same rate as in
the preceding year. Since 1921 the
total mileage of surfaced roads built
each year has been between 10000
and 10000 miles.
Evening star., 1925-04-06
WILL TOUR STORM AREA.
Red Cross Official to Inspect Work
in Middle West.

Vice Chairman James L. Feiser,
in charge of domestic operations of
the Red Cross, will leave today for
a tour Of relief offices in the tornado
region. The personnel on duty at
those offices has adequately disposed
of emergency relief demands" he
said, and now is ready to settle down
to the long task of permanent re-
Mobilization.
American Legion posts in the terri
tory recently devastated reported to
headquarters yesterday the collec-
ton of $S62,000 for relief of victims.
THE fullest cooperation exists be-
tween the two organizatio said
statement issued by the society.
Evening star., 1925-04-06
Gas Blast Caused
By Lighted Cigar
Fatal to AutOist
By the Associated Prese,

BY the Associated Press.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. April g.
Driving into a gasoline filling station
with a lighted cigar proved fatal to
Herbert Parsons, 32, here yesterday.
He died from burns received when
the gasoline tank of his car exploded.
Oscar Parsons, a brother, was Sc
verely burned. He had stepped from
the car before the filling station at
tendant started pouring the gasoline
into the tank.
The cigar ignited fumes from the
gasoline and the explosion and fire
which followed resulted in Parsons
being so seriously burned that he
died The station attendant extin-
guished the flames on the other mans
clothing.