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New Britain herald., 1925-02-18

liberties with the citys name-has returned to its rank of importance in southern Spain and is today a fourishlng port as well as a great city. Hs population is about 210,- 000, making it Spain's fourth city. It is surpassed in size by Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia, but by the latter with only small margin. It lies 54 miles up the Guadalquivir river from the Gulf of Cadiz, well within tide water and thanks to modern dredging and channel strengthening, ships of 4,000 tons reach its extensive quays.
 Crooked Alleys and Broad Avenues
 "The older part of Seville bears a strong impress of its Moorish past; close-set white houses, over hanging balconies, glimpses of orange-shaded patios and splashing fountains; narrow streets that double and twist and seem to lead nowhere. Those with a modicum of romance and curiosity in their make-ups will love to poke about in old Seville, trading, perhaps, in the steps of Pedro the Cruel, who, armed with his trusty rapier played by night in this western Bagdad a role like that of Haroun al Raschid. For those who prize the modern methods of city building there are the broad, airy thoroughfares of the newer parts of Seville, and the shady gardens and parks along the banks of the muddy Guadalquivir. "Sevile's latitude is that of Rich mond, Virginia, but it's climate is semi-tropcal. Palms flourish and roses and oranges bloom the year round. The winters, springs and autumns are delightful but in sum- mer the temperature is uncomfort- ably hot during much of the day. The ardent summer sun does not bother the seasoned Sevillano over much, however. He has developed to prfection the art of living in such a climate. From shortly be- fore midday for four or five hours Seville takes its siesta, leaving the , streets practically deserted. By five
New Britain herald., 1925-02-18
NEGRO TEST|FIES
 IN STOKES CASE
Says Hotel Man Hired Him to
 Get Evidence

Chicago, Feb. 1S.--Letters under scored in green and red and pur- porting to be written by w. E. D. Stokes, New York millionaire, in 1920, to a confidential agent mak- ing investigations concerning "our Helen," were read into evidence to- day In the trial of Stokes, charged with conspiracy to defame his wife, Helen Ellwood Stokes.
 The letters identified by Benjamin Harrison, negro investigator. char acterized as nonsense" his reports that certain persons mentioned by Stokes never existed, and reproached him for failing to give satisfaction in developing evidence against "our Helen"
 Defense counsel challenged the admission of the letters, because of the underscorings. The witness said, however, that they were thus un- derscored when received.
 Find out when and where these pictures were taken" read letter with which apparently photographs had been enclosed, adding that in formation had been received that one was believed to have been taken behind 8 resort in Denver.
 This letter instructed the recipient to make inquiries at former Denver addresses of "A. S. Miller, party father" as to whether party was married and to whom" It instruct ed the recipient to go to the Den yer address of Mrs. S" and find out when she is receiving letters and from whom"
 What you have told me about Mir. Miller is all nonsense" said an- other letter. He never was in the steel business, and he never left more than $40,0OO. What wanted you to do was talk with the Mill lers' colored cook"
 "Colored cook" was underscored in green ink.
 Tt was unfortunate that you showed those pictures in Denver" said another letter. You should have gone around to the Millers' back door as I instructed you, and talked to their cook"
 "The picture of Gertrude Gibson Preston you sent has nothing to do with the case" said another letter
 Ibid you send him picture of Gertrude Gibson Preston?" asked Assistant States Attorney W. w. Smith.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-18
SEVILLE FAMOUS
 CITY OF SPAIN
IIiSht Be Called Foster Mother
 Of America

Washington, D. C., Feb. IS. - Seville. Spain. is to be the scene of an Ibero-A American exposition in 1927. The United States has been invited to participate.
 Seville might be called the fos- ter mother of the New World" says a bulletin from the Washing ton, D. C., headquarters of the Ma tional Geographic society.
 Seville was one of the favorite residence cities of Ferdinand and Isabella, and there Columbus dis cussed with them his epoch mak- ing voyage to the west. When he sailed it was from Palos, few miles from the mouth of the Qua dalquivir nthe lower reaches of which Seville lies: and in late voy- ages he sailed from or returned to San Lucar, a sort of outlying port of Seville, where the GuadalquiVir meets the sea.
 AS soon as the exploitation of the New World began in earnest 1t was Seville that played the major role. There most of the expeditions were arranged, sailing either from the river port itself or from San Lucar. To control the New World trade, the Spanish sovereigns gave Seville a monopoly: and into this city poured the treasure that the galleons brought across the sea, and from 1t flowed the products of the homeland. It became the rich est port in Spain and remained so for about two centuries, when, due to the sitting of the Guadalquivir, Cadlz surpassed 1t.
 ITO most readers of history and geography one of the fascinating features of Spain is Its mixture of Castilian and Moorish factors. No- where are the results of this union of the two diverse civilizations seen 10 better advantage today than in Seville, the metropolis of the south, the Pearl of Andalusia.' Though Granada's Alhambra probably sur passes Seville's Alcazar, there Is at most only a minor gulf of archi- | teCtural excellence and beauty be- tween these two great masterpieces of the Moorish palace builders: and in other architectural features Se- vile is fairly saturated In Moor ish atmosphere. The patio, the con- tribution of the Moors, reaches its greatest development in Seville; there is hardly a dwelling of any consequence not provided with its open courtyard. Moorish windows and doors, Moorish pillars, and the bright, colorful tilework in which Moorish artisans eXcelled, are en- coHntered on every side.
 Under the Moors Seville was a sort of Utopia of luxury. Beautiful palaces were built the streets were paved and lighted: dwellings were artificially heated in winter: and the more luxurious residents cooled their houses in summer with air piped from flower gardens that it might be scented as well. The li- braries of the city drew scholars from all Europe; chemists worked in it's halls of learning; and from the tall Giralda tower astronomers of no mean ability studied the stars. Music, art and literature fiourished.
 Spain's Fourth City
 'No wonder a city with such tra- ditions produced in later years a Velasquez, a Murillo and a Ger vantes, or harbored such adven- turous travellers as Columbus, Ma gellan and the Pizarros.
 Seville - or properly, 'Sevilla, for the English language has taken
New Britain herald., 1925-02-18
City Items

Gulbransen player pianos at Morans' --advt. ~ess
 sultano Najarlan has brought suit for $50 damages against Frank Costango. Constable Fred Wrinkle, acting on writ issued by Hunger ford & Saxe. has closed the de- fendant's shoe repairing shop at 326 East Main street. J-
 Newington Grange Carnival Feb. 1s-2O-21. Grange hall. Dancing advt. @t
 Miss Marie Water of 1oS Cherry street is 8 patient at the New Britain General hospital, having sustained a broken leg while skating. Bernard G. Kranowitz of the New Britain Record Is confined to his home on Dwight street with throat trouble. s', .'. g,
 Ukulele instructions Miss Ruth P. Ferguson.-Advt. -....'.1 At the Lamp Shoppe, Professional Building, S7 West Main street, be- ginning this week and continuing while the stock lasts, a clearance sale of all our beautiful hand tailored shades of many kinds: silk and vel vet pillows, boxes, telephone screens | and boudoir dolls.-advt.
 Victrolas and Pianos, at Morans'- advt.
 The annual meeting of New Brit ain chapter, Connecticut Council of Catholic Women, will be held this evening at 8 o'clock at Y. M. T. A. and B. hall. .,. @
New Britain herald., 1925-02-18
DISCUSSES ZIONIsTs WORK

The New Britain Zionist Regional Union met last evening at the He- brew school on Elm streets. A dis cussion on the Kerin Hayesod drive was held. Isaac Carmel of New York city addressed the gathering and de- scribed the movement in various countries and the progress of the organization in Palestine. He mapped out the work which is to be done in the near future. George Cans pre- sided and he presented Abe Vim with a loving cup donated by Morris Cohn for his splendid work in the recent membership drive. pr. Nor ris Dunn of this city was another
New Britain herald., 1925-02-18

T sent him a picture of some- body" said the witness, q don't know who 1t was"
 The wit ss said he gave MT. Stokes information about number of persons, but they did not seem to be the right ones"
 Have you received the s2,0Oo MT, Stokes proposed to pay you?"
 Not yet" said the witness.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-18
LUTHERAN SYNOD
 t MEETINGS HELD
Sessions at Reports k Being Received

Hartford, Feb. 1S.-Reports from officials prominent in the affairs of the district featured the sacond days program of the New Ep-land pastoral conference of the h~-.ngei1- cal Lutheran synod of Missouri and other states held today at Christ Evangelical Lutheran church, Broad street. The Rev. r. Wtller of East hampton. Mass, in his address on Have We Become Indifferent? ?" scored the present day tendency to- wards laxness.
 . While the Bible Is highly praised as wonderful guide, even the in fallible guide in all matters of doc Urine and life, many preachers and laymen do not show themselves to be in earnest by acting on those sen- fiments" he said. Many, If not most congregations, expect the pas tor to be a hireling and servant of man, not of the Lord"
 Prof. H. Engelbrecht, of the Con- cordia institute at BronXville, N, T., q Lutheran theological preparatory school. reported favorably on the condition of the school and also upon the progress of the new S150,000 dormitory being built.
 The Rev. George Schmidt of New York city, chairman of missions, made his report on mission work in the district.
 The Rev. Henry Birkner of Bos- ton, president of the district, was to give his report this afternoon on all the work done in the district. The district extends from east of New York through the New Eng land states, The Rev. Frederick Wurl, of Boston presided.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-18
ACCEPTS RESTRICTION

The Hartford Coke Co.,, requesting from the assembly charter to op- crate in Hartford. has accepted the amendment suggested by the New Britain Gas Light Co. The hearing before the committee on incorpora- tions at the capitol yesterday allow ed George W. Kett, representing the New Britain Gas Light Co.,, to sub- init an amendment which would bar the Hartford concern from playing pipes for gas In the city of New Britain. At the concltNion of the hearing the Hartford Coke Co.,, &C., cepted this amendment.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-18
Dock Charges in London
 Reduced for Fifth Time

London, Feb. IS. - To relieve traders, various dock charges on shipping and goods in the Port of London have been reduced z 1-2 per cent effective February 1. This is the fifth reduction authorized by the Port of London Authority since charges reached their highest point, 150 per cent above pre-war levels, in 1920.
 The z 1-2 per cent reduction af- fleets the following charges: On shipping: Dock dues and additional rent; discharging and extra charges.
 On goods: Imports, landing and extra charges, other than rent; ex- ports, charges, other than rent.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-18

o'clock the city is alive again and from then on one may watch the ebb and flow of smart life in the narrow Calle de Sierpes (street of the Serpents) where clubs, cafes and the better shops are concen- trated, or in the charmingly named Paseo de los Delicias (the Prome- made of the Delights).
New Britain herald., 1925-02-18
People
 With Hobbies

A surprising number of people possess hobbies in the way of collections of various kinds.
 Stamps, tags, coins, picture postals, china, antiques, autographs, rare and curious things all are hobbies with many people.
 Those who have kin dred interests in ex- changing, purchasing or selling collections of va rious kinds find that the Want Ads provide the ideal means of communi. cation with each other.
 The Wants appeal to many who enjoy various hobbies.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-18

Wife: Did you notice the chin chilla coat on the woman sitting in front of us at church this morning? ?
 Husband: Er no. Afraid I was dozing most of the time.
 Wife: Um! A lot of good the serv- ice did you. - Dublin Freeman's Journal.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-18
City Advertisements
BUILDING DEPARTMENT

BUILDING DEPARTMENT
 NOTICE
 Public hearings will be held Room 209, City Hall, Wednesday evening. Feb. 25, 1925 at 8 o'clock on the following applications for permits.
 B. B. Boyle. 53 Stratford road. Miss Julia Naples, 260 Hart street. Mrs. Anna Lee, 256 Hart street.
 Building Inspector,
 E. J. HENNESSEY.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-18
REORGANIZATION MEETIN

The stockholders of the Bigelow- Hartford Carpet Co.,, will hold their annual meeting at the office of Kid der, Peabody 6 Co.,, Boston, Mass. on Monday, March 2, at II a. m.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-18

Todays prize goes to Ruth E. Schaefer 30S South Main street. The many and varied but reference oupee always strs up the ggges Many people used the word oupee but really Fair Pay the editor thinks this is the best for today. Here it s and be you try onghs; it's your last chance, almost:
 Bill Lodget once wooed Nellie Gray
 But his chances have all passed away
 The reason for that?
 Well, he once tipped his hat,
 And off slipped the old boys "toupee'.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-18

speaker on the program. Refresh. ments were served at 11:30 o'clock
New Britain herald., 1925-02-18
LIMERICK RULES

Each day. for several day the Herald printing the first four lines of limerick Write line complete the limerick and mail it. bring it. to Limerick Editor of the Herald You don't have to the form printed this unless want to- You the lines another piece but be that all five lines the send in Also be and address is plainly written the sheet Watch the time limit each limerick Winners each days limerick will be following day.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BurIal Lots. Monumental

NEW BRITAIN-Mounmenta Works. i23 Oak St. Monuments of all sizes and descriptions. Carving and letter cutting .our speciality.
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Births
Girls

Hershel and Mary Gentry, 1917 Good
Joseph and Pauline Frederick, sos Pat
Alvin and Mary otterback. St. vincent's
Frank and Anna Gazvoda. $50 Roches-
Bernard and Thelma Egan, 1919 St.
Harry and Kathaleen Green. Methodist
Hume and Ruth Gossom. Methodist Hos
George and Lorena SNOWFALL 1712
Fred and Sarah Cooke, Christian Hos
Robert and Leona Roell. Is Schiller.
Boys
John and Sarah Kistner. 1888 N. Capt.
James and Alma Moffat 3103 E. Tenth.
Elijah and Miranda Starkey. Christian
Clifford and Hazel Stall Christian Hos
Basil and Ruth Burton. Christian Hos
Donald and Mary Jenison. Christian Hos
Edwin and Mary Mitchell. St. vinceut's
Jack and Gabrella Klapper St. vincent's
John and Juanita Lawrence, sos Edge
Hallicy and Gertrude Harris, 1920 Eu-
gene
Berney and Irene Bridwell, lib E. Nine
teenth.
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Legal Notices
40
CITY ADVERTISEMENT
OFFICE OF THE BOARD

1p %6ficE 10 1 GSSNTIR pHlSC ri 1925
Notice is hereby. gisen by, the Board OF
PuRlie WORKS OF the CITY OF inaiinna be re
Pm ;. M. On on Wednesday. Aug. IL 1925 Tor
m rns in the City Of indianapolis, as au.
'HG Improvement inor Resolution No 112o2.
HOWARD STREET.
From west property line Of Belmont
70 east property line of Pershins
By paving the roadway with Asphalt,
Asphaltic Concrete. Concrete or Brick. laid
from curb line to curb line. TO uniform
width OF "a feet paving the wings OF
the intersecting street and alleys IN a
T pah pro1dSg is ss r. tao q 4RisnSR
stratifled limestone marginal stone or
y x2x2-inch STANDARD steel paving guarta
= Also extending all water gas, sewer
inside of property line, where not al
All to be as shown on plan and as
Contractor in submitting his bid must
submit a separate bid for paving OF road.
way exclusive of space occupied by car
paving OF space occupied by car tracks
per square yard; and a separate bid for
marginal curb or steel paving guard, per
iineal foot
All work done in making Of said de
scribed public improvement shall be in &C:
cordance with the terms and conditions OF
said Improvement Resolution, and the
general and detail plans, profiles, drawings
and specifications which are on hle and
may be seen in the office OF said Board OF
Public Works of the City Of indianapolis.
The Board of Public Works reserves the
CHARLES +. COFFIN,
w II. FREEMAN,
NJ J. SPENCER.
Board of Public Works, City of Indian
apolis. ,oo-
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
OFFICE OF THE BOARD

Indianapolis, Ind, Aug. @. 1928.
TO WHOM IT MAY<CONCERN:
Public Works Sc Of IL the city o Of indiaHaP9ls,
Indiana. that on the 9TH day of Aug; 1923.
they approved an assessment roll showing
ing described public Improvement. as au-
thorized by the improvement Resolution
named
Improvement Resolution No. 1854.
ALTON AVENUE.
From north property line of Washing
To south property line of Market St.
Except the crossing of the T. II. I. & E.
BY grading and paving the walks with
to uniform width of 8 feet; grading and
placed next to the curb line, to a uniform
width Of feet g5qfdin}g the c laTns to 6o5
sides of the roadway with Stratified Lime
stone, Berea Sandstone. Granite or 6X24.
inch Concrete curb t9 UNIFORM et %id sfo OF
radius granite corners.
All to be as shown ON plan and as speci-
Persons Interested in or affected by said
described public Improvement are hereby
notified that the B9ard OF Public M90r tkSs
1925. 2 p. m. as a date upon which re
monstrances will be received. or heard,
pgeee Of tn propefg n said ro
and will determine the question as to-
whether such lots or tracts Of land have
less sum than that named on said roll.
facde assessments. with the names Of
owners and descriptions OF property SUP
Jet to be assessed, is on tile ana may pc
"0'A' - '''' CHXRLEs E. COFFIN.
NJ. j. SPENCER.
Board Of Public Works. City Of Indian
Aug 1905
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CITY ADVERTISEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
OEEICE OLE THE BOARD

INDIANAPOLIS Ind. July 90 1928.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Notice Is hereby given by the Board of
Public Works of the City Of Indianapolis,
ceived by II. at its office, until 2 O'Clock
p. m, on Wednesday, Aug. IL, 1925 for
the following described public improve
ment In the City OF Indianapolis, as au-
Improvement Resolution No. 117ss.
EASTERN AVENUE.
From north property line OF Twenty
To south property line of Twenty
Seventh Street
BY curbing both sides OF the roadway
with Straufed Limestone, Berea Sand
stone, Granite or 6x24-inch Concrete Curb
10 a uniform width OF 80 feet: curbing
the wings of the intersecting alley In q
shown on plan: providing 80 lineal feet of
6-foot radius granite corners construct
ing 1 catch basin including inlet top pro-
viding l now iron inlet; laying so line.
feet of 12in drain pipe with connections
made to inlet, chatch- basin and manhoe:
connection at manhole to. be made at the
bench wall in the manhole.
All to be as shown on plan and as
All work done IN making of said de-
cordance with the terms and conditions of
said Improvement Resolution, and the gen
eral and detail plans, profiles. drawings
and specifications which are on file and
may be seen in the office Of said Board of
Public Works of the City of indianapolis.
The Board Of Public Works reserves the
right to reject any or all bids
CHARLES y. COFFIN.
w. II. FREEMAN.
NJ. j. SPENCER.
Board Of Public Works. City OF Indian
Julv N .Aue 2 1928.
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Legol Notices
20

~eNSsN~s~~~~~~~r~$N>sS~~N
The check or exchange must be drawn
payable to the order of the Board OF
School Commissioners of the City OF In
dianapohs.
Bidder shall specify in his bid when be
will complete the work If awarded the
In case a bidder. whose bid shall be &C
cepted. shall not. within five days after
notice OF such acceptance, perform his BID
by entering into written contract with
the Board to perform the work IN ac-
cordance with the provisions of the gpeci-
fications and within that time secure the
performance of his contract by surety
bond With surety or sureties to the APP
Droval of the Board his certified check
or draft and the proceeds thereof shall be
and remain the absolute property of the
Board as Inundated damages agreed upon
for such failure, it being impossible to es-
innate the amount of damages such. fail
IRE would occasion 70 the Board.
The contractor will be required to exc
cute a contract and give a bond forms
part of the specifications Zach contrac
fications will he required 10 deposit, So
curity for their return in good order. the
sum of So. The right is reserved by the
Board to reject any or all proposals and to
refrain from accepting or rejecting pro-
posals not more than ten (10l days.
BOARD OF SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS OF
THE CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS.
BY WILLIAM H. BOOK. Business Di-
Indianapolis Ind
INV al Aug 7 II 1925
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Figures for 1925 Keep Pace With
Last Years Record.
BIZ Times .SpeclaI

BIZ Times Special
NEWARK, N. J., Aug. THE ex-
traordinarily low death rate of 1924
throughout the country continued
through the first half of this year.
This and other favorable factors, ac-
cording to James F. Little, associate
actuary Of the Prudential Insurance
Company of America, were reflected
In a rs per cent increase in dividend
payments to policy holders of his
company during the six months
ended June 30.
Our dividend payments" said Lit
tie, were approximately $40, 200, 900
during the first six months of this
year, compared with $S,600,000 dur
Ing the corresponding period of 1924.
For this the extremely low mortality
rate was largely responsible. In
sixty-four cities for the first twenty
nine weeks of the year the death
rate was 1876, according to the Unit
ed States Census Bureau. Las.
year, in the same period, the rate
was 1873.
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CITY ADVERTISEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORMS
OFFICE OF THE BOARD
indianapolis, Ind, July 80, 1928.

NOTICE 70 CoNTRACToRs
Notice is hereby given by. the Board OF
Public Works of the City of Indianapolis
Indiana that sealed proposals VIII be re-
ceived by il. at its office. until o'clock
the following described public improve
ment. in the City of Indianapolis. as au-
M IMPROVEMENT Resolution No. 1859.
CASTLE AVE.
From east property line OF Bowman
To west property line of Mathews Ave
BY curbing both sides of the roadway
with Stratified-L limestone. Berea Sano.
stone Granite or excl inch concrete curb
to a uniform width of "a feet; curbing the
wings of the intersecting streets and al
OF Oft radius granite eorRers: providing
80 lin it, of loft. radius granite cor.
ners: providing new iron inlet, laying
"a lin IT. of 12-inch drain pipe with con-
nections made, to inlet and catch-basin;
All to be as shown on plan and as
All work done in making OF said de.
ncrihed public Improvement shall be in &C
eordance with the terms and conditions of
naid Improvement Resolution. and the gen.
Fral and detail plans profiles, drawings and
specifications which are on file and MAJ, be
seen in the office OF said Board OF Pubic
Works Of the City of indianapolis.
The Board of Public Works reserves the
right to reject any or all bids
W. H FREEMAN.
NJ. J. SPENCER
Board. of Public Works City Of Indian
IIRT'i 81 and Aug. T. 1925