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New Britain herald., 1925-11-02
women PRISONERS
ENTERTAINED men
This Is Testimony in Maine
Prison Hearing

Thomaston, Me, Nov. ? Up
Governor Ralph o. Brewster an
nounced at the reopening here to-
day OF his investigation OF alleged
Irregularities at tho Maine state
prison that state Senators Frederick
w. Hinckley of South Portland an
avowed opponent of the ku klux
Khan had been retained as HE rep
resentative to direct the presentation
Of evidence.
MFR. Hankley said he had accepted
the position after the governor had
assured him there was no religious
controversy connected with the case
and he would be given a free hand
In presenting evidence to arrive at
the truth. A number OF affidavits
signed by former guards and others
before the hearing opened had
charged discrimination against
Protestant prisoners at the institu-
ton.
Mrs, Percy J. Clifford. matron at
the prison, and wife Of the chap
lain, the first witness heard today
said narcotics had been Struggled
to women prisoners. The women
had told her, she said, that they had
been visited by men prisoners and
guards while they were in solitary
confinement and that they had
mixed substitute for liquor which
had quite a kick in It," Headache
pills was one ingredient. The ma
iron said three Of the nine womer
prisoners had told her of visits by
men. she said that after question:
Ing the women named two men, Dan
Tallon, and "Dutchy", burglar, as
having visited them. The witness
said she reported the matter to the
warden and deputy warden but
nothing was done.
Mrs. Clifford denied charges made
by women prisoners that her hus-
band, chaplain of the prison, had
made improper remarks to them.
The witness said that when she as
snmed the office OF matron she had
warned her husband against the
women prisoners. and he insisted
that he had never been with any OF
them except when his wife was
present. Mrs, Clifford said her
husband had been too formal with
the women prisoners at first and
she had told him to relax.
Inc witness described Sunday
evening scenes In which the chap
lain would come into the women's
department at the prison and sit on
the floor with the women grouped
ABOUT him as he told them stories.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-02
NOTICE

Taken by virtue of an execution.
10 me directed. and will be sold at
Public Nendue, to the highest bid
der, at the Public Sign Post, in the
Town of New Britain, County of
Hartford and State of Connecticut,
Fourteen U4 days from date, which
will be on Monday, the 9TH day of
November, A. n, 1925, at two
o'clock In the afternoon, 10 satisfy
said execution, and my fees thereon,
the following described property, to
wit:
/ Wall Case, Z Chair Shoe Shine
Stand, l Shoe Stand, lot Shoe
Laces. l lot Hat Bands, 1 lot White
Star Cake Jars, / lot Lightning Dye
in Bottles. / Water Boiler, Radi-
ator, 1 lot Shoe Brushes, . Wall
Mirrors, / lot Hat Blocks, 2 Rail
Fixtures. side Curtains,
Dated at New Britain, Conn, this
2sth day OF october, A. H., 1925.
Attest:
FRED wINELE,
Constable.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-02
More Than 4 Million Bid
For 4 Ship Board Boats

Washington. Nov. P.-Bids of
$A104o00 and s4.1o0.o0O respective
ly for the four shipping board vee-
sells or the Pan America line were
laid before the board today by the
Munson Lines, which now operate
the ships, and Moore and McMor-
mick, Inc, of New York.
The s4,1o4,o00 bid was presented
by Frank C. Munson verbally after
his first bid was found to be lower
than that. Of Moore and Mccormick.
After hearing arguments as to the
admissibilIty of the verbal bid the
board decided to discuss the ques-
ton In executive session. Both bid
ders deposited certified checks to
cover their bids.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-02
aGo ARRESTS IN OCTOBER

During October $50 arrests were
made by the police department.
Thirty-seven were for drunkenness
and breach of the peace: II for
breach Of the peace; eight for as
sault AMI breach OF the peace: eight
for assault: 10 for theft: seven for
violation of the liquor law; four for
habits of vice; six for obtaining
money under false pretenscs; five
for trespass on railroad property;
seven for violation of the rules of
the road: three evading responsible
ity: five for speeding: "a for reck-
less driving: four for parking cars
on streets all night; 10 for blocking
crosswalks and three for burglary.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-02
TWO SCORE ISSUES
HIT HIGH LEVELS
BulliSh Enthusiasm Runs Wild
in Motors

New York, Nov. . R-Widespread
speculation for the advance. appar-
entity inspired by reports OF broad
ening trade activities, abundant
credit ciDaos, prospects Of lower
taxes and rhmors of increased and
extra dividends, carried two score
issues to new high levels for the
year in today's active stock market.
Bullish enthusiasm ran riot In the
motor shares as stories were cir
culated that General Motors, Chrys-
Ter and other large corporations
would follow Smdebaker In the dis
tribution OF special dividends.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-02
Final Rifle Match in
COrbin-Russwin Series

The final match of a series of
matches will take place at the indoor
rifle range of the Corbin Russwin
Rife club In the basement Of the
South church Tuesday evening.
Twelve shots were fired in each OF
the four regular positions. one posi-.
ton being used on each of the last
four matches. The winner of the
series will be decided at this last
match. Refreshments will be
served after the contest.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-02
Shine Cleland Wedding
In New York Announced

Mrs. William Cleland OF Mont
clair. N. j., announces the marriage
of her daughter, Florence, to Gerald
Francis Shine, formerly OF New
Britain, in New York city on Oct.
IL. Mr.. Shine is the son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. George II. Shine OF Lasalle
street. this city. He served In the
United States navy during the war.
He Is now engaged as a salesman
for the Morristown IN. J.l Tire sales
Co. The couple will make their
home in Morristovn.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-02
Card OF Thanks

We wish to thank all our kind
friends and neighbors for the ex-
pressions Of sympathy during our
recent bereavement occasioned by
the death Of Joseph P. Thomas, We
wish to especially thank Harmony
lodge, No. 20:
(Signed) Mrs. George G. Andrews,
E. E. Thomas.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-02
Negroes Attack Girl
After Shooting Escort

Memphis, Tennessee, November Q.
Rl-Tw0 negroes late last night shot
Byron Hughes, aged II, whose auto
mobile was parked on a highway
near here and one OF them attacked
a young woman who was in the car
with Hughes. Hughes was only
slightly wounded, The negroes es-
capped and deputies were attempting
to trail them at midnight
New Britain herald., 1925-11-02
HOneym0Oners Lose Their
Wardrobe. Trip Abandoned

Linden N. j. DIV R'-Two
suit cases with clothing valued at
$500 were stolen from the auto in
which Mr.. and Mrs. Morris keiser-
man, Of Brooklyn, N. Y, we're
honeymooning. The couple stopped
at a restaurant here and while
their car was parked someone took
the baggage. The keisermans
were on the way to Philadelphia in
car driven by Max n. Kamen.
The honeymoon was abandoned.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-02
COLLEGE GIRLS SOCIAL.

President Marshall's annual Hal
lowe'en party for the students of
Connecticut College for Women, New
London. took place In the college
gymnasium on Saturday evening.
The gymnasium was decorated in
appropriate Halloween fashion and
most Of the students we're in mas
auerade costume. Miss Cordelia Kill
bourne was present in an attractive
Japanese costume. Miss Eleanor
Penny and Miss Flora Hine also at
tended the dance.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-02
HEAD BLOWN OFF

Lovisy Moore Tent, No. IL, D. Of
U. V. will hold regular meeting aud
near Tioga, Pa, met instant death
today when the top of his head was
blown off by charge from a shot
gun. While hunting with several
companions, Hughes stepped on a
log, slipped and fell and the gun was
discharged ipto his head.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-02
GIZZI CASE NEARS END

Waterbury. Nov. . Rl-The case
Of James Gizzi, charged with tho
murder Of Donate Gaudiosi, will
probably go TO the Jury about noon
tomorrow, Final arguments in the
case are being made by counsel to-
day and both sides will rest this
evening. Judge l.. p. Waldo Marvin
will charge the jury tomorrow
omrning.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-02
Face Barrier of Fire
Across WASHINGTON st.

A barrier of fire confronted auto
lists on Washington street at the in
tersection Of Broad street Saturday
night. when a group of boys living
in the neighborhood spread oil
across the road and set fire to It.
The affair was reported to the po-
lice department and Motorcycle Po-
liceman William Strols was de-
tailed to the scene. He fought the
flames with shoveIs Of dirt and again
opened the street to traffic after It
had been closed for half an hour.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-02
CITY COURT UDG,srxrs

The following judgments we're
awarded by Judge B. W. Alling IN
city court this afternoon:
For the plaintiff by default, In
the amount Of $17.51. in the action
OF Anna Banasiewicz ct al vs.
Wladyslaw ,Marchewka. Stanley
Traceskl represented the plaintiff.
For the plaintiff by default, In
the amount Of s156. in the action OF
Josephine Fairwood VS.. Frank 10.
pol. Joseph G. Woods was counsel
for the plaintiff.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-02
"LIZARD" WINS RACE

Baltimore. Nov. R-Lizard won
the $4,000 Manly Memorial 2 IL
mile steeplechase for year olds, the
opening feature of the Pimlico meet
today. Labrador was second and
SCOT third. The lime was Sol 3-4.
A. $500 ticket on the winner paid
$a,4o straight, $3.50 place and out
for show.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-02
KILLED by TRAIN

keene, N. H., Oct. . (P-James
f. Boyd, of Palmer. Mass, textile
worker, was struck by train and
killed today while walking the
tracks In the east railroad yards.
The accident occurred shortly after
Judge Charles A. Madden had fined
five men for track walking Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-02
Special Notice

Prize Whist given by Star Of Good
viii Lodge, No. .. o. S. Of B.. ct the
home OF Mrs. Doherty. 10 Bsssett
St., Tuesday evening. Nov. .. at :
o'clock. Five prizes Two ladies fwe
gentlemen's and a consolation priss-
Price, twenty-five cents.-adyt
New Britain herald., 1925-11-02
FIRES DURING OCTOBER

Chief William J. Noble of the fire
department reports that &c calls
were received during October. Seven
were bell alarms. The heaviest
damage was done on October %, in
the fire at st. Joseph's convent on
South Main street.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-02
PARENTS AND TEACHERS MEET

The Parents and Teachers associa-
ton Of the central junior high school
will meet tomorrow evening at the
school auditorium. A program of
entertainment by students and fac
ulty and an address by Superin-
tendent Holmes of the school de-
partment will make up the program
OF activity.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-02
TO RESUME DEBT FARLEY

Paris, Nov. Rt-The Temps said
that the declaration of the new
Painleve ministry in parliament to-
morrow would voice the decision of
the government to resume the debt
funding negotiations with the United
States as soon as possible.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-02
LEAVES s9s7.2e5 ESTATE

Ridgefeld, Nov. up - The per-
sonal property and Connecticut real
estate owned by the late Phineas c.
Lounsbury. who was governor of
Connecticut from 1887 to 1889 is
worth $9S7,265.20.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-02
DIR. HILL IN HOSPITAL

Rev. DR.. George W. C. Hill, who
was stricken with an attack OF acute
indigestion last Friday entered the
Charter Oak hospital for treatment
this morning.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-02
DIR, HART,s AUTO STOLEN.

A sedan owned by DR.. Carl ].
Hart was stolen from in front Of the
Caldwell residence on West Main
street this morning, according to
report received by the police.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-02
Wall Street Briefs

New corporate issues floated in
October aggregated $27S,O59, 500
against sSs4,032,00O In October last
year. the decline being attributed in
n compilation by the journal of
Commerce to the small amount OF
railroad issues which totalled only
$1l,46S,000, drop OF moro than
s100,000.o00. The total for the first
10 months of the year was s3,016,-
65S,4oo, an increase OF $SO4,9Sb, 900
over the corresponding period OF
1924.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-02
Special Notice

Whist, Bridge and as" by st. Jo-
seph's Ladies' Aid Society in Parish
Hail Wednesday evening, Nov. I.
Admission use.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-02

Reynolds Spring reports net loss
OF s11S,072 for the months this
year, In contrast TO net income of
s2SS,S06 or "a cents a share on the
common stock In the same period
last year. The third quarters net
loss was sS9,o46 against net loss of
$S4,952 in the preceding quarter and
net income OF S77,600 In the third
quarter last year.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-02
TREASURY STATEMENT
Treasury balance 900. $19S, 565.2
EXCHANGES & BALANCES

New York Exchanges, 02,0O0,-
600: balance, 100000,
Boston - Exchanges, 100000
balance, 100000.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-02

Columbian Carbon Co. earned 81
a share in the nine months OF 1925
against s4.o4 a share a year ago, net
income having declined to $780,
700 from $1,7O5,959.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-02
LOCAL STOCKS
Insurance Stocks

FURNISHED by Putnam & Coz
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-12-31

and almost every kind of vegetable
and fruit.
Melbourne is equidistant between
Jacksonville and Miami, because of
this it is known as Midway City. 1t
is the Atlantic Coast terminus of the
cross state highway from Tampa and
furnishes a junction point for those
who wish to leave the Coastal High
way for points on the West Coast
Long before he reaches Stuart the
motorist will sight the lighthouse at
Jupiter and find the highway taking
him up and down dale as the vegeta-
ton changes from semi-tropical to
tropical. Crossing Jupiter Inlet the
scenery becomes more and more pleas
ing and Is more miles of it carries
the car into West Palm Beach. West
Palm Beach and Palm Beach are
separated by Lake Worth, a body of
water surrounded almost entirely by
parks, lagOons and hosteleries The
winter tourist travelling in search of
pleasures will be in the center of ac-
tivities here.
From West Palm Beach on down to
Miami tourists on the Atlantic Coastal
Highway find themselves travelling
through series of small towns.
Dade County, at the extremity of the
Atlantic Coastal Highway, is one of
the chief contributors to good roads
in Florida, having spent $1,24O, 900
during the last year.
Although the Atlantic Coastal High
way will be the main thoroughfare of
the east coast of Florida, there are
many lateral roads which provide for
side trips from the main highway.
One of these junction points is Jack
sonville, where the Old Spanish Trail
may be taken to the western part Of
the state. This trail extends all the
way to Pensacola in Florida and on
to New Orleans.
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They are so simple you will not
need a pattern. The dainty model
at the upper left should be made
of crepe de Chine or other soft
material trimmed in lace about an
inch and half wide. 1t is held
in place at the waist with double
faced satin ribbon of harmonizing
tones. AS shown at the right, two
lengths of material are all that is
needed to make it.
The coat style of negligee shown
at the lower right is also very easy
to make. 1t is entirely construct
ed of straight pieces of materials
as shown in the chart at the left.
Brocaded silk, silk corduroy, velvet
cen and flannel are often used. In
the model shown here the collar is
made of contrasting material to
match the facing of the sleeves.
READERS:- you have dressmaking
problems let Ruth Wyeth Spears solve
them for you. Address her in care of
this newspaper.
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If | were you | should not present
the young man with a Christmas gift
until he gave me one. 1t is most uN
wise for girl to take the first step
in these matters.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-12-31

Both ladies should sit in the, back
seat. (2) The gentleman should get
out first and assist the ladies'.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-12-31

Dear Miss Flo: | have recently heard
of the engagement of friend whom
/ have not seen, or heard from, for
long time. Should | write her nota
of congratulation? c. d.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-12-31

1t wouldl be the most courteous
thing to do.
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used after the fourth, and then the
sheet can be turned and written on
as if it were one long sheet. (2) The
date should never be abbreviated. CD
No, the persons name to whom you
are writing should appear after miss
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SHOULD ! GET A DIVORCE?

Dear Miss Flo:-I am married
woman of twenty-eight, with three
children-the oldest being just nine.
My husband is a fine man. He is kind,
considerate and tender He is model
father. But he makes barely enough
money to support us-we have the
bare necessities of life. | do all the
work in our five room house-wash-
absolute slave to my husband and
children, and get nothing out of life
am dissatisfied with life and tired
of trying to make both ends meet.
can see no happiness ahead of me. !
would gladly take my freedom at al
most any cost. l married when | was
only seventeen and realize now that
I made terrible mistake. l do not,
cannot love him as | did then l try
hard to make him happy. | try to be
cheerful and keep him from suspect
ing how feel, but my heart is dull.
Do you think l am justified in ask
ing for a divorce? Helen.
Yours, Helen, is the tragedy of
those who marry too young The man
who fires the fancy of the seventeen
year old school girl does not often ap-
peal to the woman OF twenty-eight
That is the argument / use so often
in trying to point out the danger to
those many youngsters who write me
asking if l think they too. young at
sixteen and seventeen to marry They
think not, of course, and regardless of
the advice they receive, they usually
take the step in haste-and repent at
leisure.
The fact that you have changed your
mind in regard to the feelings you
have for the man you married is
certainly not excuse enough for di-
vorce. If your husband is good and
kind-if you know that he is doing
the very best he can, you are a poor
sport indeed If you don't do your part
What you did, you did, and it is clear.
ly your duty to carry on and make
the best of the bargain you have made
You are in honor bound to do your
utmost to make the husband who is
trying SO hard to make you happy,
Life is no easier for him than it is
for you, and the only way the load
can be lightened is by mutual sym
pathy. And, more important than your
duty to him-you have your obIiga-
ton to your children. You have no
right to consider your happiness when
it conflicts with your chiIdrens good.
And what would you do if you did
get divorce? Go to work? Supports
yourself and three small children Do
you think that way would be. better?
| think not. What could you do by
which you could earn as much money
as your husband earns. And who
would take care of the children while
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EooLEp

Sam Doolittle breezed into town yes
terday smelling o. uasoIine-every-
body thought Sam had bought a car,
but come to find out he only had his
suit cleaned.
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WANTED TO BE SAFE

DOctor-"Here is the medicine. Put
two drops in each eye twice daily"
Old Henry-"Befoah or aftah eatin?'
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M11&1dncsNI
ReOd~s desiring personal address <W<57NS@
HIS PI0 ID c0veo Of this neurpGpers <MYHIE@WLN

you were away from home at work?
OF course, / am assuming that you
love your children, that nothing would
make you part with them. You are in
deed an optimist if you believe some
millionaire will come along and marry
you and provide you and your chill
dren with fine cothes, etc. Such
things happen in fairy tales, and in
the movies, but never in real life.
Don't despair. Cheer up-carry on
with your job-as your husband is
carrying on with his-in face of all
encouragement Be thankful that you
man is kind and considerate- thank
full that even though you cannot love
him-you can respect and admire him.
1t might be otherwise you know.
Dear Miss Flo: have been going
with a young man for about three
months, and now that Christmas is
approaching l am puzzled as to wheth
er or not | should give him Christ
mas gift. should like very much to
do so, but do not wish him to think
that expected a gift from him..
Please advise me. G. W.
If 1 were you | should not present
the young man with a Christmas gift
until he gave me one. 1t is most un
wise for a girl to take the first step
in these matters.
Dear Miss Flo: When gentleman
invites two ladies to go automobile
riding, should one of the ladies sit
in the front seat? (2) When the ma,
chine stops, should the gentleman get
out first and help the ladies to alight
Thank you. f. r.
Both ladies should sit in the back
seat. (2) The gentleman should get
out first and assist the ladies'
Dear Miss Flo: have recently heard
of the engagement of a friend whom
have not seen, or heard from, for
long time. Should / write her note
of congratulation? c. d.
1t would, be the most courteous
thing to do.
Dear Miss Flo: When one is writing
letter which is longer than one page
should the inside of the note pa
per be used-or the outside page. If
the inside should be used, should the
second or third pages be used. (2) Is
it considered good form to date tho
Naturalization should it be writ
ten out in full. 1t it good form to be-
gin letter Dear Miss without any
name. d. R.
If the letter is longer than one
page, the third page should be used.
If the envelope is heavy-and not
back page can be
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-12-31

1900. M8s88s8 q 49, E9s988 &
Here is the latest photo of Ger
aid P. Nye, of North Dakota, just
named by Governor Sorlie to sue
coed the late Senator Edwin F.
Laid. Nye's political policies have
caused many Senators to vigorous
ly oppose his being seated.
, 1925-07-02

70, 1925, to August 10, 1925, both
days included, for the second half
year 1925.
Parties remaining in arrears for
This tax after August 10, 1925, will
be subject to the same penalties as
III the case OF the horse, carriage
and beat tax.
Tax lists will he distributed by
THE Police Department and must be
correctly filled out and returned to
The respective Police Offices two
days after receipt in the towns and
four days after receipt in the c0un-
Try districts.
Government Of ghe Virgin Islands OF
the Jal.ed States, ST.. lrojX, Is Juue
1875.
O.. P. 5HAMER.
Despotchlag Nacyeta<y.
, 1925-07-02
Auction Notice.

~ vntue Of au Oroer Of the Dis5sjct
- Court, dated jane Is. A. G., 1925.
and &JrlQuest oi Lawyer -. HAMILTON
JACKSON, administrator OF Tie Es.alr nI
AMOS l,ANDOLPH MCINTOSH, deceased.
and surviving widow, BLANCHE MClN-
TOSH. With The consent Of I'D LPH Lang,
guardian al li em Tor the nIlol hens
herein. tNe following Real Estate viii
be Offered for sale al Public Auction TO
be- ha,o in the undersigned Neudae Cdic-
in ChI'S iansted on
FRIDAY, JULY 3, 1925
AZ OCLOCA 4. ~.
House and Lot SOS. / ana z,
hospital StTeet IN Christian
sled,
consisting OF che large and commo-
dious dwelling House Of two stories
and cellar; and one tWo-stoIy cot
tage, Two large ~cisterns, WeII, and
large oven; also ample garden space.
The conditions ana terms Of ,he sac
viii be read a. lhe time OF sane.
Chrisuansjed's Veudue Office, yul -,
1925.
A. L. SlAkEMAMN,
VeuGue-Dlector