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New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
PIPE CRASHES TOE

Thomas Luddy, an employe of the board of water commissioners In the meter department, will probably lose a toe as a result of an accident suf- fered yesterday while at work in city hall. He was handling heavy six inch pipe. A length Of pipe slipped and fell on his left foot crushing one toe. He was taken to his home where his physician expressed fear that amputation might be necessary,
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
AUXILIARY LEADER
 IS COMING FRIDAY
pres.-Gsn. Bersmeyer Will At tend s. A. War Convention

Acceptapces to convention invita- tons which have been for the past few days Altering Into local Spanish War Veteran headquarters have caused great elation among members of A. c. Hammond camp and have been especially pleasing to State De- partment Commander Theodore Johnson, who has been working with his aides to make the state depart- ment encampment here Friday and Saturday one of the most notab;, assemblies in the history of Con nectlcut veteran organizations.
 Commander-in Chief Chauncey W. Herrick of Washington, D. C., who suddenly wired his acceptance after having sent hts regrets and naming . substitute just a few days previ- ous, was the first to start the ball rolling, and since then the unex- pected has been the daily occur renee. With him will be Past Com mander-in- Chief William Jones of New York.
 Then came the letter from the office of the majority leader In the house of representatives, Washing ton, to the effect that Congressman John Q. Tilson of New Haven, past state department commander, was returning from Europe and would do his best to be present. This was followed yesterday afternoon by telephone message received by Com mander Johnson from Mrs. Minnie Flynn of Willimantic, department president Of the auxiliary, who said that she had just received tele- gram from President General Will helniina Bergmeyer of Chicago say ing that she was coming 10 New Britain Friday afternoon and would remain throughout the convention.
 And today came still anothey. Commander Johnson received an other communication from New York, from Mary V. Gin Of New York city, depaNment president of the New York auxiliary. who said she. too. would be present.,
 Commenting on the acccptances received thus far and the large number received some time ago. Commander Johnson said this morn- ing that the most notable gathering ever held in the history of any U. s. w, V. encampment was in prospect, especially in view of the number of national officers to be present. He pointed out that it is the first time that ever the com mander-in-chief of the U. S. w. V. and president-general of the auxil- tary have been known to attend simultaneously state department encampment. and that there never was such an assembly of notable figures present at one before as have promised to, come to New Britain this week.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
LICENSES SISPI.NnEn

Five local automobile operators hsNe received notices from the commissioner Of motor vehicles that their licenses have been suspended. Those 10 receive the notifications were: Frank Fraucini of 2S7 Jerome street, Arthur Thomas of 320 south Main street, Vincent Cartio Of SS9 High street, Frank jarnot of 62 AL den street and Victor Luzietti Of 6S Belmont street.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
Foreign Exchdnge

New York. June l1- Foreign eN- changes irregular. Quotations m cents): Great Britain demand 4N5 7-16, cables 4S6, 6o day hills on banks sSl 7-1f; France. demand 475 1-2, cables 4.16. Italy demand &,I7 l-2, cables %.77 &-4; RelEium 40 l-e. Germany 2&S1. Holland 4o12. Norway l6.S6. sweden 26.7] Denmark lS.97. Switzerland 19.4i. Spain 1i59. Greece I55, Poland 19 l-i. C2echo-Slo,akia 2.96. Jugo- slavia l.76. Austria II 1-4. Rumania 46 1-c, Argentina 4o1e. Brazil 1t.O5. 1okio to @-4. Shanghai 17 G-S, Mon ireal lno l.f4.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
F|VECAPTAINS ID
 BECOME ADMIRALS
tContinued from First Page)

sion occurred of the California roast last June.
 The new -in-chief Of the fleet to succeed Admiral E. E Coontz. whose tour of duty will ex- pire upon the completion of the Aus tralian cruise this summer. is 10 be announced later.
 Captain Senn is from South Caro- lima and is stationed at the War college at Newport, F. I. Captain Leigh, from Mississippi, is on the stsff of the commander-in-c chief of the United States fleet. Captain Me Nance. from Wisconsin, is naval at tache at London. Captain Laws. from Illinois, is commander of the six teenth naval district at Cavite, P. l., and Captain Day. from Vermont. is commander Of the submarine divi- sion of the battle fleet.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
Mrs. Margaret Higgins

The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Hig- gins was held at 9 o'clock this morn- ing at St. Joscph's church, Rev. John Donohue being celebrant. Rev. Charles Coppens was deacon, and Rev. Michael Heating, subdeacon. AS the body was being taken from the church, Miss Laura Farrel sang, Nearer My God to Thee.' Father Donohue officiated at the grave. The pail bearers were: Christopher pon- lon, Edward Monahan, John Car mody, Thomas Hanley, Patrick Has sett and Michael O'Brien, Flower bearers were Jack Lynch and James O'Brien. Burial was in St, Mary's
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
auss HICKMAN sHoWERED

The Lady Foresters rendered Miss Loretta Hickman, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Hickman of 149 Kensington avenue, miscellaneous shower last night. The house was prettily decorated with mountain laurel. Miss Anna Nave favored with vocal and piano selections. Miss Hickman received many beautiful gifts. She will become the bride or George Fornier at St. Josephs church on June A.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
Unidentified Body Found , In Bridgeport HarbOr

Bridgeport, Conn, June IT Rl- The body Of an unidentified woman vas found floating in the harbor 'here at noon today. The deceased was about sixty years old, dressed in black. and wore a wedding ring and a necklace of pearl beads, She Is claimed by John Garden of this city to have been seen with male companion last night sitting on a bench in Seaside park.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
SUICIDE ON LINER

Liverpool Eng. June i7 Re-Rob- srt Howarth of Miami, Fla, who was found shot on the steamship Baltic Saturday. committed suicide while of unsound mind, a coroner's verdict declared at an inquest held today. Howarth was a passenger on the ship from America. He was found dead after the Baltic left Queens town for Liverpool,
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
MISS HERMANN sHoWERED

A miscellaneous shower was ten dered Miss Anna Hermann Of 1o2 Vine street at inc home of Mrs, Joseph Noe of 99 Linwood street, last evening. About S5 guests were present. The house was rrettlly decorated with pink and yellow and the feature of the evening vas a mock marriage. Games were play ed and refreshments served. Miss Herman was the recipient of many lovely gifts. She v'ill become inc bride of Joseph Debsy on June so.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
Children and Matches
 Start High St. Blaze

Blankets in the cellar of the house at 194 High street occupied by Joseph Andrusewicz were set fire 10 this afternoon by children playing with matches and the fire department was called by an alarm from Box 39. Chief William J. Noble said that slight damage re- suited from the fire, which was quickly extingutshed.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
SPIRITUALlSTS ELECT
Mrs. Ellen LoNcridgc Of Bridgeport Elected President At Annual Meeting of Cumpounce.
Especial to tho HeraldJ

Bristol, June 17.--At the 6lst an nuaI meeting of the ConIpounce As sociation of spiritualists at Lake Compounce this afternoon the fol- lowing officers were elected:
 President Mrs Ellen Loyeridge of Bridgeport.
 Vive- President Mrs. Kate Simpson of Hartford.
 Secretary and Treasurer Mrs, Jen- nie E. B. Dillon of Hartford.
 Rev A. Hasen stoddard of New York addressed the meeting. About 100 were present
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
Funerals
Frank Vitakunis

The funeral of Frank Nitakunis, victim of an accident in which he was struck by a bus Monday eeen- ing, was held this morning at 8 o'colck from St. Andrews church. Rev. NJ. J. Began of Watertown celebrated the requiem mass. The pall-bearers were William Gablinske, Joseph Migskanch, Charles kova- leski, James Climch, Anthony kova- leshz and George kovaleski. The flower bearers were Frank kava- Iesky and John Azukas. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
MISS BROOKS GRADUATES

Miss Katherine Brooks Of this city, daughter of W. F. Brooks well known architect of Hartford, has graduated from Cornell Medical col lege. Her premedical course was completed C Nassar. pr. Brooks will be an interne at the Nomen's lnfirmary, New York.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
Mrs. L1nrence L. Mchh

The funeral of Mrs, Florence l., Webb took place this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the home, .209 Maple street, and at at the Congrega- tional church. Pleasant Valley. Rev. George W. C. Hill, pastor of South Congregational church cfficisted. Burial was in Pleasant Valley,
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
E'enton Nj, Wilson

The funeral of Fenton NJ. Wilson will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Erwin Mortuary chapel. Rev. William H. Gaines, pastor of inc A. NJ. F, Zion church, will officiate, and burial will be in Fairyiew cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
PAINTER FALLS S2 FEET
 AND LANDS ON HELPER
". D. Richardson Fractures Chest
 But Man Underneath Escapes
Special to tho Hsrald.)

Bristol, June 17.-W. D. Richard son, a painter working on scaffold- ing at a Pond street house, fell S2 feet this afternoon and landed on Leo Rondeau helper. who was passing underneath at the moment.
 Richardson was attended by Dr. A. s. Bracket and removed to his home at 5 Matthews street. He had a fractured chest bone. Rondeau es- caped with bruises.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
MAN HIT BY AUTOMOBILE

Peter Eanvar1 of Is Starr street is under treatment at the New Brit ain General hospital for lacerauons about the head and face, received when he was struck by an automo- bile as be was on his way to work this morning.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
TO RECONSIDER MERGER

Washington. June 1T. P.-The in- terstate commerce commission today announced it would reconsider the authorization 1t had given P. P. and M. J, Van Sweringen 10 act as di- rectors Of the three raiiroads-Nickel Platr, the Chesapeake 6 Ohio, and the Rocking Valley:
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
Riffian Leader Reported
 As Killed During Fighting

Fez, French Morocco, June 1T R' -Unconfrmed reports have been circulated among native tribesmen that Abd- FL -Krim, Riffian leader opposing the French, was killed during 8. recent French aerial bonn bardment of his forces,
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
Card of Thanks

I wish to thank my friends and neighbors for the kindness and sym psthy shown me during my recent bereavement in the death of my be- loved aunt. Nancy Bell; also for the beautiful floral offerings received.
 (signedl Charles E. Mott.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
DROPS DEAD IN pANBURY

panbury. Conn. June 17.-Samuel II. Bloom, 54. a well known busi- ness man Of this city, dropped dead at his home. Sl Maple avenue this morning about o'clock. Death was due to heart aiIment.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17

A proposed increase in the au- thorized common stock of l.. Dupont De Nemours & Go. from st00,00o,- 900 to s15O, 100000, which will be acted upon by shareholders at a special meeting tomorrow is expect ed in Wall street to be followed by distribution Of part of the initial stock in the form of a dividend on the common, which in some quar- ters Is placed at 25 per cent. The outstanding common now totals s95. .O6o,ooO and the preferred sss,- 416,163, Surplus at the close of 1924 aggregated s55,SS1.4 400.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
|. S. TREASURY STATEMENT { US treasury balance, 272.662.So5
CLEARING HorsE STATEMENT

New York - Exchanges, l,0S6,- 0OO O0O: balances, 1i2.0o0.n00,
 Roston-None issued holiday in that city.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17
WaN Street Briefs

The worlds production of copper in May is estimated at 129,7O0 short tons, against l2s,40O in April and lS9,600 in March which was the peak month, exclusive Of the war period. The output for the first five months of 1925 was 65s,7O0 tons.
 The committee on securities of the New York Stock Exchange has ruled that beginning today and un- til further notice, the first mortgage { per cent, Bonds of the Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Railway. due 1o49, shall be dealt in flat. notice having been received that in- terest due July will not be paid.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-17

Food imports Of France arc now greater than before the var.
Smyrna times., 1925-01-07
Ended LoUe Trail of
Man Who Played Fair

Alexander loved the ladies and he
played fair with them. That is, he al
ways proposed to them.
81 am so sorry" said Helene, when
he proposed to her. $50 sorry, but you
see l am engaged to George"
Eunice said "yes" promptly, when he
asked her, but she was surprised when
he reminded her of it the next time
they met. "Surely you were not seri-
Ous," she said. Anyway. was not"
Dolly cuddled close to him and whfs-
pered "yes"-but in the morning she
had forgotten.
Anna Margaret promised to consider
1t and let him know, but she never
did
Mary Jane let him kiss her hand and
she talked quite awhile about the
beauty of love. The next week she
moved away and left no address.
Henrietta was sure she could have
loved him had she not already de-
cided on a career.
ThOra, the pretty divorcee, cried and
wished she had met him first-before
she lost her faith in men.
Sally was a sweet little debutante,
and ne thought he might as well be her
first sweetheart. Alas. he was not. He
only thought he was-but he was her
last, for she married him, and that was
the last of Alexander We'll, just about
the last.-Kansas City Star.
Smyrna times., 1925-01-07
Relic of Baal Worship

In some parts of the highlands Of
Scotland an old May day custom called
"Beltein" is still continued. Beltein
in reality signifies the "Fire of Baal,"
a festival in the suns honor, observed
almost within living memory. Tho
Highlander ever showed respect to the
sun, as in the careful way he would
approach a fountain to drink by mOv-
Ing from east to west, which is called
in Gaelic the lucky way. The cere-
mOny Of Beltein would bring all herds
men together from the villages, to as
semble round a fire and dress a caudle
of eggs, butter, and oatmeal. Each
man would take an oaten cake having
nine square knobs. dedicated to some
preserver or destroyer Of flOcls and
herds, and on breaking off a knob
would fling it over his shoulder. say
ing, "This give to thee, preserve thou
my sheep" or "This to thee, o fox
spare my lambs--this to thee, o hooded
crow-this to thee. eagle" And so to
the feast.
Smyrna times., 1925-01-07
SUCCESS HIS BECAUSE
HE LOOKED FORWARD
Career of Newspaper Man
Points a Moral.
By KEMAL STRAIGHT

On a lonely Kansas farm in the
year 1869, a little boy was born.
His early childhood was spent in
the rugged environment of the then
almost unbroken prairie.
Fortunately for him his parents
moved to camp in the Michigan lum-
ber region.
Here the boy attended the primitive
public school of the lumber camp.
And it must have been at about this
period that the youngster made his
first forward look. He wanted to be
a teacher
When he finished at the local school,
he went to the nearest normal instl-
tute and before he was twenty-one his
dream had been realized.
This, however, was only the begin
ming. He saw that as a teacher of a
single class. he could instruct but
few at time.
Could he but talk to the little COM
munity In which he lived, how much
more good he could do.
He looked forward again. He would
study the people, find out what they
most needed to know, and talk to
them through a newspaper. He would
become a reporter. That would be the
first step.
His promotion was rapid-it could
not have been Observation-Disclosures
as he attained each position and
worked hard to fill it, he looked for
ward to the next place ahead; and he
kept his eyes clearly fixed until the
step was taken.
He was still the teacher, the server
of his fellow men. But he always pic
tured larger audiences and more peO-
pie to listen to his teachings.
He became editor of a prominent
Detroit newspaper.
In far New York, Joseph Pulitzer
needed help. His newspaper was
growing beyond its great chiefs wan
ing strength.
He needed a man big enough to
wear his shoes when necessary.
He scanned the newspaper field.
Did he find the man he wanted
among his well-trained subordinatesi
Did he find him among the uni
verslty graduates that crowded the
ranks Of newspaper men in the East
NO. He found him in Frank I. Cobb
man who had looked forward
man who could build not only as vel
as he, but better-a man who had
vision to carry on"
Truly here were two great men. AnC
they were great because they cOulC
see ahead of them, picture what they
should be, what they should do.
Frank I. Cobb saw his vision mate
rialize. He talked to millions, he
taught them. He made the world bet
ter because he had lived in it. AnC
so can we all.
Copy right. 1924. by The Eastment Syndicate
Smyrna times., 1925-01-07
BRILLIANT DOVER WEDDING
Miss Isabel Louise Hope Becomes the
Bride of William Avery Hughes

Miss Isabel Louise Hope Becomes the
Bride of William Avery Hughes
A wedding of interest to Dover and
vicinity was solemnized at Dover on
Tuesday evening, December Both,
at 7.3O o'clock in Christ P. E.
Church, when Miss Isabel Louise Hope
youngest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Malcom Hope, of Dover, be-
came the bride of William Avery
Hughes, son of Mrs. Helen Bishop
Hughes and grandson of DR.. l.. A. H.
Bishop, of Dover. Rev Benjamin
Fish Thompson, rector of Christ P. f.
Church, was the officiating clergyman,
the service being in accordance with
the rites of the Protestant Episcopal
Church including the ring service.
The brides gown was of crepe-backed
satin, with tulle veil trimmed with
duchesse lace and caught with orange
blossoms. She carried a large show
er bouquet of lilies of the valley,
white roses and orchids. The matrOn
of honor was Mrs. Irving w. Galliher,
of Brooklyn, New York, sister of the
bride. She wore peach chiffon trim
med with silver lace and a silver hat,
and carried bouquet of pink and
lavender sweet peas and yellow snap
dragons. The best man was w. Irv-
ing Galliher, of Brooklyn. The ushers
included, Arley B. Magee, Jr., of
Washington, D. c.; George Dwight
Tebo, and Harry A. Richardson, I'd,
of Dover and William f. Hallett, of
Milford Miss Elsie Bishop, of Brook
lyn, aunt of the bridegroom, sang 20
Promise Me" and Because" Mrs.
Emma Stewart, Of Dover, presided at
the organ. The church was decorated
in Christmas greens, as was the Do
yer Century Club where the reception
was held Immediately after the we'd
ding. The bride and bridegroom
will be at home after January Is at
1911 Delaware avenue, Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1925-01-07
Many Kinds of Pencils

Ordinary black pencils are made in
more than fifty varieties, hard and
soft. The variety of pencils made with
different-colOred leads is also consider
able. But apart from these the pencil
manufacturer issues a variety of pen
ellis made for quite different purposes
that are seldom seen by the general
public. Special pencils may be had
for marking on polished metals, pOr-
celain and patent leather, while there
are others with which one can write
legibly on glass.
Smyrna times., 1925-01-07

Subscribe for the Smyrna Times,
$1.5O year in advance.
Smyrna times., 1925-01-07

Jumping from an automobile at the
Main street crossing in Millsboro in
an effort to avoid, as she believed,
being hit by a southbound passenger
train, colored school teacher named
Frazier, at Millsboro, fell to the rail-
road track and inflicted a wound in
her head which required six stitches
to close. She also received injuries
about the body. The leap was made
while the car was moving at a rapid
rate. She became confused by the
glaring headlight of the train which
was some distance away. The auto
mobile had plenty of time to get
across the track, but the woman
thought, when she leaped, it was upon
her.
Smyrna times., 1925-01-07
wOMEN's LEGISLATIVE BOARD
Meet at Dover Again to Outline and
Sponsor Important Legislation

The Joint Women's Legislative
Committee, which met at Dover some
two weeks ago to organize and con-
slider certain legislation which they
proposed to sponsor at the coming
session of the Delaware Legislature,
met I'M Dover again recently IN the
Supreme Court room in the State
House, with the following persons
present, representing fifteen wOmen's
organizations of the State: Mrs. Fred
erick Bringhurst, Mrs. Harmon Reyn-
olds, Mrs. Annie Lee Waller, Miss
Edith Spruance, Mrs. Henry Ridgely,
Mrs. R. L. Holiday, Mrs. jeanette
Buckingham, Mrs. H.C. Tschudy, Miss
Marie T. Lockwood, Mrs. Rankin Dav-
is, Mrs. Stainer, Mrs. MancheSter,M Mrs.
Mabel Derby, Mrs. 7. J. Whiteman,
Miss Blanche Suaque, Mrs. Evelyn
Killen, Mrs. Jane Pennewill, Mrs.
Joseph Hills, Mrs. Deakyne, Mrs Al
bert Barbeam, Mrs. Donald AshbrOOk,
Mrs. A. D. Warner, Mrs. Clara South
wick, Mrs William H. Hilles, Mrs.
Leslie Barker, Miss May Vance. While
no special bills were presented for
consideration, discussion was had on
several matters, out of which will
most likely originate measures to be
presented to the Legislature. They in
cluded amendments to the Child Lab
or Law, State Health and Welfare
Laws and a school building program
c..Lna.:Ln Co. thn Sr,n,r,-ra Time
Smyrna times., 1925-01-07
STATE AND PENINSULA NEWS
TOLD IN BRIEF SPICY ITEMS
NEWSY ITEMS GATHERED FROM
OUR STATE EXCHANGES
Brief News Items of People We Know
In and Around the Larger PENN
sula Towns and Communities

Caleb Jackson and Estella H. Hol-
linger, both of Bowers, were united
in marriage on December 9th, by the
Rev. D. J. Ford, of Magnolia.
Smyrna times., 1925-01-07

Nelson Massey and Mable C. Sapp,
both of Dover, were united in marm-
age on December 24th, by the Rev.
Gilbert T. Gehman, of Newark, Del.
Smyrna times., 1925-01-07

Mrs. Harriet A. Dempsey, formerly
of Delaware City, but for several
years past, a resident of Dover, died
Wednesday evening after an illness of
several days. She was &C years of
age, and is survived by three daugh-
ters, Mrs. Urian, of Cheswold; Mrs.
Howard Smith, Wilmington, and Mrs.
Herbert Smith, Dover, and two sons,
Harmon Dempsey, Washington, D. c.,
and Richard Dempsey, of Dover.
Funeral services were held from the
home of her daughter, Mrs. G. Her
bert Smith, Saturday morning at
1870 o'clock, with interment at Beth
el cemetery, near Chesapeake City.
Maryland.
Smyrna times., 1925-01-07

William H. Baker and Mabel
Thompson, both of Magnolia, were
united in marriage on December 20,
in Magnolia, by the Rev. D. J. Ford,
of Magnolia.
Smyrna times., 1925-01-07

Byard V. Wharton and Sarah E.
Banning, both of Milford, were united
in marriage on December 9th, by the
Rev. Disston w. Jacobs, of Milford.
Smyrna times., 1925-01-07

The Robbins Hose Company was
summoned early Sunday morning of
last week, to Woodside where fire de-
strOyed two dwellings, one occupied
by Richard Jones and the other by
Mrs. Caleb Burchenal, a widow. The
fire started in the Jones house, from
an unknown origin and the house was
totally destroyed with but little of the
house furnishings saved. Most of the
household furniture of Mrs. Burchenal
was saved. Neighbors had to awaken
Mrs. Burchenal to get her out of the
house when the flames leaped from
the Jones property to her home.