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New Britain herald., 1925-08-26
SCHOOLBOY PRANK OF
 LAWSON NOW IS TOLD
Famous Editor, When Youth, Took Collection To Get Softer
 Church Seats.

New York, Aug. 26 tP)--A school boy prank of the late Victor F. Lawson, publisher Of the Chicago Daily News, vas recalled today by q classmate with a humorous sugges- lion that 1t vas evidence Of his con cern for the public welfare early in life.
 An episode of cushions In chapel was described by Edward s. Martin, a retired New York Journalist, who attended Phillips Andoyer Academy. at Andoyer. Mass. with Mir. Law son in the class Of 1872.
 "Behold Law sons concern for the public welfare already active as carly in life." Mr. Martin said. He organized conspiracy among our classmates to modify the discipline of church attendance by making the seats softer. The hat was passed. Cushions 10 fit the seats assigned our class were ordered made and ship ped to Lawson's room in the old Stowe House. Then. at night, three or four Of us. including him, car riod them darkly to the chapel. opened window. put them in and on the seats that they were meant for. and modcstly withdrew.
 "As remember, fl was an entire ly successful enterprise. Tho cush- l. lions stayed put. Nobody was brought to justice, and I think in the end the rest Of the chapel seats were similarly furnished.'
New Britain herald., 1925-08-26
Personals

Mir and Mrs, Stanley Madenski of 3 smith street are entertaining Mrs. Peter Sabraski, her daughter. Laura and her two sons, Edwin and Albin of Cleveland.
 Mrs, A. B. Jones is spending her vacation at Pleasant View, Westerly, E. l,
 c. A, Humphrey is visiting at Norfolk.
 Miss Fife Krum Is vacationlng at Block Island. R. l.
 John J. Crean Is registered at tho Sheridan House, Wolfboro, N. II.
 ], C. Tanner Is at Prospect Beach, West Haven.
 Mrs, L., E. Hopkins is at Clinton.
 Mrs. John Kallberg is visiting at Deep River.
 Miss Clara Klepps Is visiting in TerryNille.
 Matthew M. Meskill is at Corn field Point. saybrook.
 George D. Rawlings is at White Sands beach.
 Rev, Harry S. Lands has gone 10 McAllisteryillc, Pa,
 James D. McGratt is at Plaesant View beach. Westerly, F. I.
 Mrs. w. Gorman is >acationing at Indian Neck.
 Albert J. Porter is spending his vacation at Seaside Beach, Milford.
 Mrs. I. Birnbaum Is at Ocean Beach, New London.
 Miss Cecelia Meehan is registered at the Deer Park hotel. North Wood stock, N. H.
 Edward Horuitz is at Ocean Beach.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-26
Connecticut Company Is
 Sued as Result of Death

Bridgeport, Aug. c6 lp>--Thc Con- nocucut company is sued for dam ages of s1oooo as 3 result Of the death Of Taul Payne. 12. Bridgeport. in an action filed in superior court today by the hoy's father. Patsy.
 The Payne hoy with members Of his family. was crossing Fairfield avcuu" at SChohold avcnne. Jrly 12, when he met death beneath the wheels of 8 onc-man street car, The identity of the driver of an auto mobile declared 10 have hit the boy and other members of the Payne family before he went under the car wheels, was never discovered by po- lice.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-26
MOVIE OFFICES IN
 STATE CLOSE DOWN
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(Continued From First Pagc) post, or by express. they will be able successfully 10 avoid the law, At any rate, he said, the motion picture producers and distributors of Amer iCa. the central organization of all the large film producing and dis tributing companies i'll the country, would not pay tax to the state.
 The fund that the subsidiary film boards of trade have been author ized by the motion picture producers and distributors to borrow, Mir. Holden said, was for the purpose of paying taxes on films already de- livercd within the state.
 The effect of this latest move by the motion picture companies would seem 10 shift tho entire tax oyer to the th5ater oWnrrs. It also lndi- catos that in the event Of an at tempt to collect the tax from dis trihutors, nrw suits at law will arise.
 Charles (. Pcttiiohn, general coun- sol for tho Motion Picture Producers and DiStributors of America will he in Hartford this afternoon, Mir. Holden said, for conference at the office of Tax Commissioner William H. BlodgCtt.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-26
STRIKE SPREADING
Dispatches From Australian Ports Indicate That Walkout Of British ScaIncn Is Growing.

London, Aug, :6 P'-While dis patches from several Australian ports say the strike of British sea- men there continues 10 spread, and the crew Of steamer at Durham, South Africa. has walked out, the movement Is making little headway in Great Britain
 London, Liverpool and South, ampton have been the ports chiefly affected here, but at none ol these places Is the situation serious. The sailings of tho White Star liners Doric and Canopic from Liverpool have been somewhat delayed. The Gunardcr SCythia and some Of the other boats hoWc,cr. are finding no difficulty in EsttinE crews.
 The strike committee says the MlnncWaska, of the Atlantic Trans port company, and several other liners are held up in London, but elsewhere, it IS stated. salings are only being briefly delayed.
 Soamen meeting at Cardiff Wales, have decided to join the strike.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-26
NO DELAY EXPECTED
Hitch in Franco British Debt Ncgo- tiatlons Not Likely To Affect American Farley.

Washington. Aug. $ P,-Thc failure of France and Great Britain to arrive at q debt settlement Is not expected by members of the Ameri- can debt commission 10 interrupt the plan for a Franco. American debt discussion here late next month.
 The question of interallied debts in Europe always has been looked upon here as entirely separated from the question Of debts due from European nations 10 the United States.
 Considerable surprise is apparent among American officials at tho re- ccption given in some quarters in Belgium to the newly negotiated set tlcment for funding the Belgian war debt 10 this country. Members Of tho American commission have indt- catcd that they expected the settle mcnt to be ratified promptly by the Belgian parliament, probably before action by the American congress, They will not discuss the latest turn Of events. but it is manifest that they are disappointed by indications that there will he no action at Brussels, until after Christmas.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-26
KILLED BY AUTO
Bridgeport Man, Struck by Machine, Dies at Hospital = Inquest to Be Held Tomorrow,

Bridgeport Aug cS Rl-.Pclle- Erino Pelachio, SC, a laborcr, died at the Brid orort hospital last mid night from a fractured skull which ho received a few hours earlier when struck by m automobile while walking near Stratford and Bruce avenues.
 As result of his death, Stephen N, Boothe. wealthy Stratford farmer who recently figured in sensational litigation that was the outgroWth of his brothers marriage and subsc- cuent separation from Ruth Norton Boothe. Is being held hy tho Strat- ford police under bonds of $l,jo0 on a technical charge.
 Coroner John I. Thelan will hold an inquest into the death tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-26
FUEL SUPPLY IS
 NOW CONSIDERED
Coolidge ConlerS With New
 England Administrator

swampscott, Mass. Aug c6 Ri- The prospective suspension of opcr. ations in the anthracite fields on Sept, was discussed today by rresi- dent Coolidge with James J, Stor- row, fuel administrator for Now England during the war.
 Mir, Storrow described his visit as rersonal and emphasizes that the coal situation did not come up for particular discussion during the con terence on business affairs generally. He was Of the personal opinion that fl disagreement between anthracite operators and miners must result in suspension of operations, now Is the time for showdown. He be- rieved New England would not suffer for at least three months and felt that anthracite people would be de- stroying their own markets by not averting a suspension Of activities
 The railroad situation is very fav- orable for the movement Of avail able coal Mr. Sorrow pointed out anu IItultlSu Nllrl NtliSulil'lN NpNli turn 10 the use Of substitutes for anthracite. namely bituminous coal and oil.
 The president also received today William Coolidge of Boston, who Is 3 bituminous operator from the West Virginia fields. He was not at White Court at the same time as Mir. Stor- row and insisted that his call was purely personal.
 Mir. Coolidge has made it known that the government will take every step possible 10 insure consumers an adequate coal supply in case of an emergency. He is anxious, however, that the anthracite operators and miners settle their differences and is determined not 10 interfere in their negotiations.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-26
LONGWOOD MATCHES

Rrookline, Mass. Aug. 26 tF}- S:cond round matches of the Long wood women's singles tennis tourna- ment, held in conjunction with the national doubles championship on the grass courts of the LongWood cricket club. were completed today with no upsets, although Mrs. J. n. Corbiere of Brookline. gave Miss Joan Fry of England 8 bad scare in their second round match, Mrs
 Corbiere forced the English woman to go e-4, 4-6, 6-6 to take the match.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-26
MICHIGAN FOREST FIRES

ChchoyEan, Mich,, Aug, 26 N'- Tho Straits territory today Is alive with forest fires which arc heinz famed hy high winds into q menace 10 many unhurncd sections of north "rn Michigan Fire fighters ycstcr- day and last night were unsucct ss- ful in fighting the flames.
 In tho northern end of ChchoyGan and Emmot counties. dozens of serious fires ragged unchecked. Thoueands of acres of Michiran's mnst game rover has been dostr)y- cl
New Britain herald., 1925-08-26
BRIDGE VTRY COSTLY

New York, Aug. @G (Pr--Tot1l cx- rendituros Of $lf.5o974loi had heen made up to August 1o in con- s'ruction or tho Delaware river bridge, and II probably will he finished to nc opened for traffic on July 1. 1926. tho Now Jersey Inter- etate Bridge and Tunnel commission informed Governor Siizer of New Jersey today.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-26
Four Arrested, Suspected
 In Greenwich RObherieS

Greenwich, Aug, 96 (Py-Four men giving different addresses were de- tained by the police last night on suspicion of knowing something about attempted robbery Of the west side railroad station here and inc post office at Riverside. The visits of burglars yielded very little. The inner door of the safo in tho ticket office of tho station held fast alter the outer door was blown open. Only safcty razors were taken from the tore in which the post ofiico ij rart.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-26

River, Clayton Hart, nine year old son of Mir. and Mrs. William Hart of 643 South Main street, lost his balance and vas drowned in the deep water near the dam in the rear of Steele and Johnson Nanu- featuring company about noon to- day.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-26
Andrew Marshall Named
 Public Trustee in Boston

Boston, Aug. 26 Pl-Andrew Mar shall, Boston attorney, was today ap pointed public trustee of the Boston Elevated Railway company to re- place Andrew r. Jackson. After nomination by Governor Fuller the council, under suspension of rules, at once confirmed the appointment. Jackson resigned after Governor Full Ter had intervened in a threatened strike of elevated workers. Mir. Mar shall was at one time assistant at torney general of Massa chusetts and was campaign manager for |. S, Senator Frederick H. Gillett in the last election.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-26
Oyster House Closed by
 Order of Health Board

Norwalk, Aug, :6 tPt-Thc oyster house of D, B. Becker has closed down as a result of the new headline established on the Norwalk shore by the state health department.
 The maturing grounds Of this com D pany, of which the oysters arc left for several months 10 fatten for market all lay within the banned area. The other companies, although they have land inside the deadl'ne, have grounds outside too, and will be able to operate, although badly crippled,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-26
New Beauty Cream Quickly Remakes
 Your Complexion

Gives 1t the texture and appear ance of a wild rose petal! You cAn't help but notice a striking difference the moment you put it on. Nour- ishes while 1t beautifies-whitena, cleanses, Should be left on all nisht. Also makes wonderful powder bahG. Not sticky or greasy. Get this new wonderful beauty cream called Mello-glo and try it.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-26

IIartCorI. Aug. @6 Fl-- Tax Com- missioner William II. Blodgctt said today concerning the action of the motion picture distributing com panics in moving their exchange of- fec out of tho state "the diHtrihu- tors have promised me they will pay the tax of films until they have moved their offices out of the state. When that happens undoubtedly a new situation will have been created which will have to be considered. The tax must bo paid hy someone. If tho distributors don't pay il. 1t looks ps if we'll have a lot of dark theatcrs in tho state"
New Britain herald., 1925-08-26
Responsibility Fixed In River Boat Disaster

Washington, Aug. 26 P>-A war report on the sinking of the steamer Norman in the Missis- sippi river on Jan, IS has fixed the | responsibility on nearly all district officials and employees directly con- nected with the boat and its opera tion.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-26
Catholic Boys Holding
 Field Day in Elm City

New Haven, Aug. c6 [R - Many boys from other parts of the state joined with New Haven boys of Roman Catholic faith In a field and track meet at Yale field today. The track committee judged from the entries that there would be at least q thousand boys present of whom half that number would be partici- pants in the events which were linn itod to ages between 19 and 21.
 Relay races were the chief fea- lure. and the big trophy is loving cup won last year hy St. Francis team of this city and which today had defending team.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-26
CHANGt.T-DAAiATO

The coming marriage Of Miss Adelaide Damato 10 Nicola Changet has been announced by Miss Dama- to's parents, Mir. and Mrs. Sam Damsto of 42 Oak street. The wed ding will take place on September 2s at St. Mary's church.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-26
FIND ROY'S BODY

Fall River. Mass. Aug. 96 (P&- The body Of Horace Messler, l4, son of MT. and Mrs. Peter H. Messier of Providence, vas found upon the leach at Warren's Point. k. l.. this mornInE. 1000 feet from the point where the boy slipped from a large rock Into deep water last Thursday.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-26

During the last 50 years more than iO,o0o,non people have dtcd in India of huhonic plague.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-26
LEGION CONVENTION
Annual Session In New London- Lddy-Glover Post Is Sending or fiCial Delegates.

New London, Aug. 26 Al is in readiness here for the annual con- rention of the Connecticut depart ment of the American Legion which meets tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-26

Tho Prince of Wales takes trunks with him when he travels.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-26
yOUNGSTER DROWNS

Waterbury. Aug. 9G tPl-Playing on a plank bridging part of Mad
New Britain herald., 1925-08-26

This &-ycar-old Van Auys (CaliGl boy. Thomas Dudley Arklo. is heir Ito $2OO,uVO. more money than many men ever earn. yet he is homeless. A Kentucky court awarded the boy 10 his father. then a California court awarded him 10 his grandmother. and another California court re- manded the boy into the keeping of the sheriff until the case is finally settled.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-26

The following are the local dele gates from the Eddy-Glover Post No. G. Harry Scheuy, N. c. Avery. H. C. Jackson, ]. c. Andrews, A. H. Petts, Edward Ogren. G. V. Carlson. Betty fetzman, William w. T. Squire, E. K. Burr, r. W. Hoffman, E. r. School, stephen Charamut and W. H. Turner.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-26
Rheumatism of Twelve Years
 Duration Ended by N0X-RI-TIS

Wears of suffering and hundreds of dollars thrown away on so-called rheumatic cures has heen my ex- perience for the past twelve years, says Mir. John $. Hale 70 College street, New Haven, Conn. "Today after taking the great NOX-Rf-TI treatment, l was completely free from rheumatism and happier per son, does not live anywhere. The thought of having 10 go through life. a rheumatic cripple, was about to drive mo crazy. was so disgust ed with medicines and treatments, that if 1t had not been for the fact that 1t was particular friend of mine, who made me take NON-RI-TlS, | would have remained a sufferer of this torturing disease. l owe my recovery to NOX-EG-T1S and grati- tude 10 my friend for insisting that l take it.
 Call at Miller-Hanson Drug Co.,, 30 Church street, and get the book let. Forms of Rheumatism.' A laboratory expert is here to explain NOX- -RI-TIS.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-12-18

All the Girl Scouts of Ely will
gather at the Community Center on
Christmas Eve and go caroling with
Miss Sauna Porthan, captain of No.
8 troop. After singing an hour they
will return to the Center where the
council members will serve cocoa nd
cookies to them.
Many parties are planned for the
troops during the holidays. Troop
has had its party which was a
treasure" hunt. Miss Florence
Johnston, the captain, laid the trails
through the woods and the Scouts
followed on the hunt which brought
them to the treasure" of hot baked
beans, brown bread and cocoa pre-
pared and guarded by Miss Celia
Barrett and Miss Helen Walsh, lieu
tenant Of the troop. Miss Faith
Walsh and Miss Johnson accompan-
led the Scouts on the hunt.
Troop No. will have its party at
the Community Center Saturday ev-
ening, the lieutenants, Winnifred
Lomasney and Marguerite Theno,
will assist Mrs. Barker the captain,
in serving refreshments and each of
the four patrols will put on some
stunt for entertainment. Troop 3
has party planned for the 18th and
Miss Porthan will be assisted by her
lieutenant, Esther Porthan. Troop
No. with Mrs. j. H. Huffman as
captain, will have its party at Mrs.
Huffman's home on December 20.
Miss Porthan will have charge of the
Scout swimming this evening and
will be helped by council members
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-12-18

The Swedish Ladies' Aid served
the dinner for the Wednesday meet
ing of the Rotary Club. These
ladies will serve for six successive
weeks. The meeting was in charge
Of the Public Affairs Commit of
which Albert Thomas is chairman.
John Thompson gave an account of
the ST. Louis County Club meeting
at Duluth. Herb Kurvinen sang
several of his favorite songs assisted
by the other members. All mem
bers were present but four. Rev.
Parish will be the speaker at next
Wednesdays meeting.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-12-18
A cigarette butt is made account

A cigarette butt is made account
sble for the fire which broke out
en- a table loaded with Christmas
toys at the Laing. Hardware store
last Friday afternoon at about 5
o'clock. The store crew with a
small chemical tank soon subdued
the threatened destruction. The
damages were confined to smoke
and the loss of toys and some wood
work was burned. It was fortunate
the fire occurred early in the even.
il g.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-12-18
ELY AGAIN GETS
ACHIEVEMENT BANNER.

For the third successive year the
Ely Commercial Club again received
the achievement banner given by
the Civic ana Commerce section of
the st. Louis Count Club for
work done during the past year.
The Ely Commercial Club holds a
record for work accomplished, Sec
ond to none in the state.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-12-18

A birthday party was given Mon
day evening by the members of the
Swedish Fraternity at their lodge
rooms in honor of Mrs. Margar.t
Kolstad. A fine lunch was served
and dancing was indulged in. Mrs.
Kolstad was presented with beau
tiful floor lamp by the guests The
teachers of the High School also
served a lunch Monday afternoon
in honor of the birthday of Mrs.
Kolytad who has charge of the cafe
terra at the school.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-12-18

D. L. Mcintosh, formerly a state
forest ranger in the Hibbing dis
trict, died suddenly at his home in
Chisholm Sunday. He was So years
Of age and is survived by a daugh-
ter, teacher in the schools of
Montreal. He had most enviable
record as forest ranger which
position he resigned to enter the
insurance business.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-12-18

We wish to call your attention to
the advertising in this issue of the
Miner. The Christmas spirit pre-
vades. The Miner goes into more
than 1000 homes. Each issue is
read by at least 5000 people and
the messages sent by our merchants
through the advertising is far reach
iEg. It will pay you to trade with
those who invite you to do so.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-12-18

w. A. Rodman, adjuster for the
Duluth Inspection Bureau, was in
the city Monday and adjusted the
losses sustained by the Laing Hard
ware Co. and the Odd Fellows by
the fire in the furniture room of the
Laing store last Friday evening.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-12-18

The Ladies of The Maccabees,
meeting in /. special convention in
Detroit December 8, accepted the
proposal extended by A. w. Frye,
supreme commander of The Macca-
bees, to merge the two societies.
Discussion the terms of the
merger lasted four days and it fin
ally passed by two-thirds majority,
1872 to 96.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-12-18

The Christmas vesper program at
the Presbyterian church last SUM-
day was attended by a capacity
crowd. The program was a fine
one and enjoyed by all who attend
ed. Mrs. Sutherland, Mrs. Duncan,
Miss Colt and Miss Campbell had
charge of the special music and the
choir.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-12-18
Wosh IL Well

Never give any raw fruit to child
without first washing It. Not only may
II contain germs from handling, but
poisonous powders used to destroy In
sects may have fallen on 1t and cause
serious illness.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-12-18

DR.. o. w. Parker has an article
in the December number of "Min-
resota Medicine" a journal publish
ed by the Minnesota Health Board
rn indirect Inquinal Hernia and
its Relation to Accidents and Work
mems Compensation"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-12-18

Mrs. J. E. Thompson and children
returned Sunday from Columbus,
Ohio, where they had visited with
relatives for several months. DIR.
Thompson met them in Duluth and
accompanied them home.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-12-18

The sixteen year old daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Loushin died
Monday after an extended illness.
The funeral took place Wednesday
from the Catholic church, Rev.
Miheicie officiating.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-12-18

The range hockey season opened
yesterday at Eveleth and the fans
Of the range towns are enthused
over the showing made by the
Eyeleth-Hibbing team in all the con-
tests In which they have appeared.
Many are Of the opinion that this
team will carry off the seasons
honors-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-12-18

Mrs. G. +. Ayres, Mrs. w. E.
Englund and Mrs. Cora Hillman
who attended the meeting of the
County Club at Duluth Friday and
Saturday, returned Saturday even
ing and report very pleasant ses-
sion.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-12-18
Evidence Against IL

A Chinese scholar asserts that Amer.
lea was discovered by his countrymen
1000 years before Columbus came.
This cannot well be- a fact, since the
institution Of the laundry ticket was
entirely unknown to the redmen.-
Portland Oregonian.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-12-18

Miss Lucy Open Of New York Of
the American Child Health !Associa-
ton was in the city Tuesday and in
company with Miss Keable Of the
st. Louis County Health Association
made a health survey Of the school
children.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-12-18

Sixty-fve tickets were sold in adj
vance in this city for last nights
hockey game at Eveleth. The
Rangers have the support of this
city in their battle for the top.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-12-18

The schools of the district will
close this afternoon for the holiday
vacation. The teachers will
for their homes tomorrow and this
evening.