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New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
City Items

The regular meeting of Court Co., lumba, No. 27, Catholic Daughters of America, will be held tomorrow night at o'clock in Union hall, SO3 Main street.
 Vincent Squillaciote of bS Cottage place was rendered surprise party last evening at his home in honor of his Fist birthday anniversary. Re- treatments were served, games played and dancing enjoyed
 The action of Joseph sankoski against Louis Schmidt, scheduled for the city court this morning, was postponed until o'clock Monday afternoon by agreement of counsel. Nair & Nair are acting for the plaintiff, and Hungerford & Sake represent the defendant.
 Deputy Sheriff Martin II. Hdrwltz will sell at public auction at the sign post tomorrow. two horses, a dump cart and a blow in order to satisfy a judgment for s2S3 and costs of $4057 rendered In the city court on June 8 In favor of Rackliffe Bros, Inc, against George Stocker of Bristol.
 Mo. and Mrs. Charles P. seltzer are i'll at their home at 99 Clark street with the grip.
 A daughter was born at the New Britain general hospital today 10 MT. and Mrs. Louis Falletti of 112 Lafayette street.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
Disappointment for Many
 Seeking Salary Boosts

Hartford, Conn, June IS Pt-The board of control at Its meeting today decided that all applications for in- crease in salaries under the law passed at the last session by which the petitions for salary increased about 80 in all-were referred an the recommendation of the commit tee on appropriations to the board, must be presented to the board be- fore July 8. At the present time there are not more than four or five applications for increase before the board The petitions for increase before the committee on appropria- tions were in the form of bills and these died in the committee as a re- suit of the action taken by the gen. eral assembly. The law under which the board will act does not go into effect until July l. The action of the board of control may be a dis appointment.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
BECOME LOST EN ROUTE
Bank Employes Drive All Around
 Portland Looking for Girl Scout , Camp-Girls Are Best Players,

Employees and officers of the New Britain Trust Co. held an outing at Jobs pond on the site of the Girl scouts camp last evening The out ing was held after they arrived there, which means that there was a hitch in arriving. The delegation was instructed to turn to the left after leaving Portland and, accord ing to those who were present, every one they met told them to keep on turning to the left until they found themselves erunning around in cir cles. They arrived at the pond in time for 8 baseball game between the men and the girls. Everybody admits the girls won the game, but it was found impossible this morning to find anyone who would speak positively oB the score. One bank officer said he lost count after the first 100 runs.
 There were about SS present. Luncheon, including "hot dogs" was served.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18

III health handicapped LaFollette somewhat after his ie-elction to the Senate in 1922. In the summer and fall of 1923. during a tour of Eu- rope, he contracted a severe cold, After his return to the United States he suffered an attack of grip. He was unable to attend the opening of the Sixty Eight Congress but from his sick bed he directed the organi. zation fight wagcd by the Republ. can insurgents in both House and Senate. He returned to his office lat er but soon fell victim to another cold which confined him to his bed and eventually developed into pneumonia. .s.
 Recovering. he returned to the Senate floor during tho closing days of the session, just prior to the na- tional conventions. and demanded among other things, that Congress remain in session to pass legislation designed to benefit farmers and la bor,
 Although in 6 weakened condition, ho decieved lengthy speech, urg- 'ag loan 10 Germany, with much of Ris old-time vlgor. This led to the belief among his friends that after all he would be in physical shape to conduct campaign, If he decided to become a presidential candidate.
 The domestic and private life of Senator LaFollette might be termed ideal, At the age of 26 he married Miss Belle Gas of Baraboo, Wis. and from that moment she became his political as well as his personal part ner, She took an active part in all his campaigns, served as his secre- tary while he was in the House, and aided him in preparing his speeches. They had four children, Philip, now partner in the Senator's law firm at Madison: FoIa, the wife of George Middleton, New York play wright; Mrs. Mary Sucher. and Rob- ert LaFollette. Jr.
 For almost year when the youngest boy was i'll during the war Senator Lafollette was his nurse, carrying him in his arms for hours and finally winning desperate fight against death.
 The Senator's friends and sup porters in his home state were le- zion, while in the Senate he num- bered among his personal friends some of those he most harshly at tackled on the stump. Among these was the late Senator Penrose, Of Pennsylvania, who was a close com panion of his Wisconsin critic in the Senate for a long time preceding his death.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
Personals

Miss Lillian Fetzmann, formerly of this city, now student nurse in Virginia, is spending a two weeks vacation with her. parents.
 MT. and Mrs. NJ. J. Upkleback of
 MT. and Mrs. M. J. Nnkelbach of Black Rock avenue have returned from Boston, where they attended the commencement exercises of Bos- ton university. Their daughter, Eloise, was a member of the gradu- ating class.
 Cards have been received In this city from MT. and Mrs. J. M. Bur dick who are on their way to the Pacific coast to visit their son Harry at Seattle. Washington.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
$5O,OOO GIFT MADE
Harvard University Is Presented With Income from This Fund, It Is Announced

Boston, June IS A gift of s50,- 900 to Harvard university the in- come of which shall be used by the Harvard infantie paralysis commits sion, has been announced by trustees under the will of the late George E. Henry of Winchester, Mass. Given the discretionary right to dispose of the fund to such charitable pur- poses as they deemed proper, they chose the paralysis commission.
 The letter of gift specified that "in case the commission should de- eide at any time that the cause and treatment of infantile paralysis had been sufficiently determined" the net income is to be devoted to "de- termination of the cause and treat ment of cancer or some other sc- rious and baffling disease to which those living in our midst under high moral standards and healthful con- ditiors are subjected"
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
CONLON CHAMPION
 OF WIDER STREETS
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Is tho rebuilding of the Black Rock bridge, changing 1t from a 12 to a 20 ton bridge and making 1t con siderably wider. He askes that mo- torists and others finding dangerous holes in streets call up the office at city hall and report them.
 It was reported that the Middle town club will have charge of the meeting next Thursday.
 George II. Dyson and Leon A. Sprague reported on the trip of the Rotarians to Jobs Pond Saturday where they will help build shack for Girl Scouts.
 President Frank H, Shield an- nounced that August 6 would be architects, plumbers and builders day and that the committee in charge would consist of D. K. Perry. chairman; Max J. Unkelbach, George A. Macauley, Gustave Tor rell, Harold shepherd, Charles Chase and Robert o. Clark.
 John w. Lockett was called upon lu q llNt llillult
 MT. Lockett asked R. o. Clark to stand and face the club. Then he announced that prize would be awarded to the member guessing the nearest to MT. Clark's weight, guesses to be sold at 10 cents each and the money to go into the flower fund P. S. Strople. pr. C. w. Viv ian, Carl Hewitt and Howard Bruemmer were selected to sell chances. Guesses ranged all the way from Hartwell Taylor's guess of 19S to Howard Sherman's guess of 22S1. Three men guessed the cor rect weight of 237, o. s. Bennett, David k. Manning and Howard Bruemmer. They drew lots fo" the prize, whi . ". 1t to tr .,emmei
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
INVESTIGATE ALARMS
Quincy, Mass, Police and Fire De- partment Are Seeking Those Who Caused Fires.

Quincy. Mass, June IS Pl-Fire and police departments were press ing an investigation today after alarms were sounded for three simultaneous incendiary fires in granite plants here this morning. The granite cutting studio of John Horrigan who cut the Titanic memo rial design by Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney and other monuments was destroyed with valuable models. The flames spread to three houses which were not seriously damaged. At the same time the stone cutting plant of Henry C. Smalley a quarter of mile away was fired and an alarm was sent in for a fire at the stone polishing plant of Leahy and Finn. The latter two fires were quickly eXtinguished, Aid in fight ing the flames vas sent from West Quincy, Quincy Point and Vol laston.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
Aged Couple Live in
 Barn as House Burns

Dsnbury, June 1S.-Mr. and Mrs. Morris Hatch. an aged couple resid- ing in a sparsely populated section in Hawleyville. barely escaped with their lives early Tuesday morning when their home was burned 10 the ground after being struck by light ming, 1t became known today when the couple were brought 10 homes of relatives here. The husband. who is S1. led his wife, who celebrated her 18th birthday Sunday, out of the burning house. They remained in the barn in their night clothes for eight hours before being found.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
POLICEMAN ARRESTED FOR
 EVADING RESPONSIBILITY
Joseph Northrup of Bristol Caught After Chase Half Mile From Scene of Collision,
Especial to the Herald,D

Bristol, June 1S--Joseph North Iup, a special policeman at Lake Compounce, was arrested soon after midnight today and presented in police court on charge of reckless driving. The case was continued to Saturday.
 It is alleged that Northrup, driv- ing an automobile, coIlided with and overturned a machine driven by John Jones of 126 Green street at the corner of North Main and Main streets then fled, failing to stop to determine the extent of Jones' in- juries. Northrup was caught half a mile away by Policeman William W. Thompson, who commandeered a passing automobile and gave chase.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
QUITS AVENTINES

Rome, June IS P-Dice Saro. one of the leaders of the political groups composing the Aventine opposition Tn the chamber of deputies. resigned from the executive committee of the Aventines. sSignor Saro opposed the attitude of the Aventine groups in abstaiping from participation in the chambers work. It was rumored that some members Of the group might refuse to obey the executive committees order, and might re- sume cooperation in the work of the chamber.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
PROGRAM COMPLETED

The program is completed for the celebration of the c5th anniversary Of Andre lodge No. q. I. o. o. F., which will be observed June 27. Some good singers and speakers have been secured. Leo Davis of Norwalk will give a travelogue on trip to Europe last summer. A banquet will be held at 6:SO p. m. Dancing will follow the program, which will Se held at the I. 0. o, F. hall on Arch street. The program is open to all members and their wives.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
MAYOR WILL PRESENT
 MEDALS TO WINNERS
Officials Selected for Inauguration of New Swimming Poool at Wib
 low Brook July 1.

Commodore W. F. Longfellow Of the American Red Cross will be the judge at the opening of Splash Week" in this city, July 4, when the new swimming pool at Willow Brook park will be officially inangurated. The prizes, enumerated in last nights Herald. will be awarded with suitable ceremonies by Mayor A. M. Paonessa, according to an invita- tion extended and accepted at a meeting of the committee at the chamber Of commerce rooms this forenoon.
 The gold. silver and bronze medals to be awarded have been or dered and are expected to arrive early next week, when they will be placed on exhibition in the window of the B. c. Porter store.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
Denies Fur Thefts
 From Rival Factory

Danhury, Conn.-Henry De Fab ritis, secretary Of the Lemme Hat company. took the witness stand to- day, in his own defense in the charges of theft of fur from the Delohery Hat company. His testi- mony this afternoon was direct denial of statements made by Michael Carlo at hearing to the ef- feet that Carlo delivered stolen fur to him at his factory.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
LOSE DRIVING LICENSE

I.oCal automobile operators are having their licenses suspended a a rapid rate, the police estimating that the commissioner Of motor ve- hicles suspends an average Of five day. Notices received this morning informed the police that the following five operators have had their licenses suspended. Ray mond Rice of 2S5 Arch street Henry Jedzniak Of 102 Grove street, Joseph Pestritto of 104 Belmont street. Dominick Morreuo Of 2SS Cherry street and Joseph Eschoo Of SIP Stanley street,
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
Auto and Trolley in
 Crash in North End

An automobile operated by Sam Martin of 49 Market street collided with Francis street trolley car last night at the corner of Chester place and Stanley street, resulting in considerable damage 10 the ma chine. Sergeant Patrick J. O'Mara investiga ed the crash and after de- teCting the odor of liquor on Mar tins breath, he called a doctor 10 examine him to determine whether he was under the influence of liquor. The man was able to pass the tests imposed by the doctor and was allowed 10 go.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
REGATTA CROWDS ARE
 THRONG|NG N. LONDON
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there was much interest in the pro- posed opener for the regatta.
 In spite of heavy skies which threatened rain at any minute the Yale crews were sent out on the Thames this morning for short practice. Most of the work was at racing starts and short sprints. The varsity eight went up stream and the others worked on the upper end of the course. All Yale oarsmen were reported in splendid phys ical condition and high spirits.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
House Wrecked When
 Dynamite EXnlOdes

West Haven, June IS R-A house on Chauncey street. off the Milford turnpike was damaged during last night by explosion of dynamite. A stick of explosive was also found in the place. Antony Anniello, 65. the tenant, was arrested for having ex- plosives without a permit and was held in a bond of $1,OOO. The police inquiry is to determine if there was intent to destroy the house.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
CIRAN RInGET BILL.

Havana, June IS OP-The budget bill providing an expenditure Of SS4,- 971,65O for the fiscal year 1925-26, unanimously passed the senate last night. The house approsed the meas- ure about a week ago. This is a re- duction of S7,646,4257l from last yearly budget, made possible by economies in various governmental Apartments.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy shown us at the time of our bereavement, in the death of our beloved son and brother. Also for the beautiful floral tributes.
 MT. and Mrs. Anthony Nituktnas and family
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
Warrants Sworn Out
 For Labor Rioters

Sydnef, N. S., sJnne 1S.-IPl- Warrants were issued today for the arrest of 175 persons on charges of rioting and footing in connection with recent labor troubles in the Cape Breton field, One arrest has been made and the police intend to serve many of the others during the day
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
PRAISES U. S. INFLUENCE

Geneva, June IS P(-The Ameri- can attitude contributed to the suc- cess of the international conference for the control of traffic in arms and munitions, Count Henri Carton De Wiart, former premier of Bel gium and president of the confer- ence said today in letter to Con- gressman Theodore F. Burton, of Ohio, head of the American delega- tion. The conference ended yester- day after the adoption of an arms convention and protocol outlawing the use of poison gas and bacteria in warfare.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
Deaths
Joseph RonChetti

Joseph Ronchetti. so, died at his home, 563 South street. this plorn- ing. Mir. Ronchetti was botn in Italy and removed to America 12 years ago, coming at once to New Britain where he had since lived. He was a widower and leaves three sons, Albert and Enrico Ronchetti of New Britain and Patsy Of Cali fornia, one brother. Dominick of Kensington; and eight grandchil- dren. The funeral will be held Sat urday. Arrangements in charge of Laraia &; sagarno are incomplete.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
Harvard University Has
 Received Big Donations

Cambridge, June 1S.-tPl-With- in the past year Harvard Universi- ty has received gifts totaling $4,517,- 34S, President A, Lawrence Lowell announced at meeting of the liar ward alumni association today. These gifts, he said, were in addition to the ten million dollar fund for the schools of chemistry. business and fine arts completed during the year.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
Bones of Peter the
 Hermit Reported Found

Brussels, Belgium, June IS Rt- The bones of Peter the Hermit, one of the leading preachers of the first crusade, are reported to have been found at Huy, while the ground cov- ering an ancient cloister was being levelled.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
Funerals
John Alexander Johnson

The funeral of John Alexander Johnson Of 97 Commonwealth ave- hue was held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at the home. Rev, pr. Abel A. Ahlquist officiating. Burial was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
HEARING ON BANKRUPTCY

In the matter of B. Berson. bank rupt, there will be a hearing in Referee E. NJ. Yeomans' office at II
 o'clock Monday morning for confir- nation of a composition offer. The creditors Of Felix Nicolini. bankrupt, will meet at o'clock next Thursday afternoon for the privilege of eXam-
 ming the bankrupt, There will be final accountings in the bankruptcy cases of Israel Segal and Stanley Lis on Monday. June 29. at 10 a. m. Nair & Nair represent the bsnkrupts. READ THE HERALD WANT AEs,.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
ITALIAN FINANCES WORRY.

Roms, June IS Pl-Finance Min lister De Stefan and directors of the leading banks met again this morn- ing 10 discuss the situation caused by the depreciation Of the Italian lira, its quotation last night reached 1So lire 10 the pound sterling and all most 27 to the dollar.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
Italy Explains Plan
 For Refunding Debt

Washington, June IS Pl-Notifi- cation of Italy's willingness to enter upon formal negotiations for the re- funding of its war debt 10 the United States is said to have been given to Secretary Kellogg today by .Ambas- sador De Martino.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
FentOn NJ. Wilson

The funeral of Fenton M Wilson was held at o'clock this afternoon at Erwin chapel. Rev, William H. Gaines officiated and burial was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18

Net income of s1,197.323 reported by the Producers & Refiners Corpor- ation for 1924 Is equal after pre- ferred dividends to slS3 share on the common stock compared with s2,S19,256 or s3.40 share in 1923.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
CLEARING HorsE STATEMENT

New York-ENchanges, 922.0o0,- GOO: balances. 1o6, ,OoO
 Boston - Exchanges. l2to0o,ooN; balances. 40.0oO,O0O
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18

Peter the Hermit, also called Pet CT of Amiens, was born about 1050 and died at Huy, Belgium. on July Il, 1115. He led the advance of the first crusade as far as Asia Mi nor in 1096.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18

Another high record price for mom- bership in the New York curb mar ket was reported today when George J. Little paid s14,OO0 for the seat of stephen Triton. A membership was sold yesterday for $t3,900.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18

Brokerage houses report that their customers are carrying stock on larger margins that ever before in the history of Wall street, one firms average being about SO per cent. This has aided considerably. 1t is said, In strengthening the situation In brokers loans. The days of point margins by highly speculative traders are believed to have passed, eliminating the wiping out of scores Of accounts through a small drop in the market as was the case years ago.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
WaN Street Briefs

The bankers plan for the re-or- .ganization- of the Chicago, Milwau- kee & St, Paul Railway is an excel lent one, and should be executed without unnecessary delay, Mark w. Potter. former interstate commerce commissioner and now one of the three receivers of the road, said to- day. After a study of the proposals. Mir. Potter said he had been won over to the program of the re-organ- ization managers.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18

Lady Cat Times Square)-Boy. how do | get to Washington Squareg
 Urchin-Aw, get the 'L" down. town.
 Lady Chastity retreating)-Br Princeton Tiger
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-30
MEN
DEFEND FRATS
Secret Orders Polish Rough
Ones, Spokesman Says. 1
BIZ United Press

BIZ DftSte6 Press
EVANSTON, H., Jan. 3d.
fraternitles at Northwestern Uni.
versity today denied charge of Nal
colin Macdonald, son OF the former
British premier. that American col.
lege fraternities are exclusive and
snobbish.
"A fraternity is cooperative en-
terprise," their spokesman. Wade
Fetzer, president oe the intra-
fraternity council, told the United
Press. "It srnooths the edges off
the rough diamonds and it removes
the excess shine from the slickers.
1t Is the function of the fraternity
to take men from all classes and
force them to meet other men and
accept responsibilities
Fetzer. a member OF Phi Kappa
Psi fraternity, said most of the
Greek letter societies make it
possible for young men to secure a
college education by finding jobs for
men who wish. 20 work their way.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-30
PARDON BOARD
REPORT APPROVED
Governor jackson Acts for.
First Time.

Governor jackson today approved
ali recommendation of the State
board of pardons In the first report
submitted to him since be became
Governor.
Eight cases were paroled. two OF
which were for murder: Robert
Grifath. Knox Circuit Court. life,
and Otto Amman, ParlSe Circuit
Court, life. Griffith has been in
State prison since 1914 and Amman
since 1919.
The sentence of Frank Pierce.
Marion Criminal, Court, sentenced
on robbery charges to five 20 four
teen years in 1920 was commuted
to tour to fourteen years.
Joseph Carr, Marion Criminal
Court. fined $500 June 81. 1924. for
carrying concealed weapons was
given permission to pay fine In In
stallments. He had been serving time
at the Indiana State Farm.
Thirty-five cases were refused rec
ommendation by the board including
those OF Frank FroIke. Marion Grim
inal Court. sentenced to four months
for petit embexzlement and Carl
White. sentenced in 1921 to five to
fourteen years for robbery.