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The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-11-12
MAN an MS BEST
Dr. Guthrie at the Royal College OF
lshyalcsors a..,~ rt,. :. "a

Ds. Cufhrie az the Royal College OF
l'hsaIciana Says IT'S at 40.
At what age is man at his best and
roet likely to achieve his life work ?
The Rev. F. B. Meyer once put the
age at 46.-That seemed late to a
critic, but Or. Leonard Guthrie at the
Royal College of physicians, SUPPORT
ed the statement.
Ii quoted Jasper's table dealing
with specially precocious people,
which showed that the average age
ct which great artists did their best
work was 1873. their first great work,
IS; their greatest work 46.7: and
that the average age at death was
COL. For poets. the figures in the
same order were 1915, 27.8, 1879, and
SIS. for philosophers, 17.6, 32.1,-
47.7 and 66.3. Here is comfort for
those who think Of middle life as fat
pros : Sunday School Chronicle.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-11-12
rr6nhIes Fron1 CrocodiIes.

SAYS the Penang Gazette OF GER
tain conditions in the Malay PENN
suia: 'sThe number Of crocodiles In
tie vicinity Of Penang and Province
Wellesley is on the increase. It seems
that fishermen who ge& them sentan-
He'd In theft nets often release them
"a prevent their nets from being
damaged and to save themselves the
trouble Of killing them. The author
fsies might offer rewards for the de-
struction OF these reptiles, as was
customary a few years ago"
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-11-12
UnwilIingly FURNISHED Music.

II Is a matter OF record that upon
the first ofacial celebration Of indie
pendence Day by the Continental
Congress, music was secured for the
occasion by forcing the Hessian
band, which had been captured by
George Washington at Trenton in
the previous December, to play In
the pubic square all day, to the
great delight and amusement Of the
people. II is also stxaed that these
Involuntary celebrants were obliged
10 practice appropriate airs for three
weeks previously in order that they
couid not plead ignorance as an ex-
efYaa b
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-11-12
Butter In Vera Cruz.

Butter consumption at Vera Cruz
IL small because of the high retail
price. American butter sells for so
cents a pound can, the homemade
article at so cents and Spanish but
ter at 40 cents. Several butter COM
pounds are also sold, being put up IN
fave pound cans and mostly used for
cooking purposes. The Mexican la
boring man, earning rs cents day,
and the mechanic at &f.25, cannot
afrord to buy butter ct the high
!! prices.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-11-12

@The late Frank Work. y said New
York horsenan. twas a great reader
of standard books Dickens, Wilkie
Collins. Howells and 50 forth--but he
had no time for poetry.
II remember hearing young lady
once say to Mr.. Work at a garden
party:
: 1t must be fine to be a poetl' /.
= It certainly ought 30 be tine- fine
or Imprisonment said Mr.. Work. with
a grun laugh.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-11-12
woman 5 slave.

4 Men may be spoiled" as wen as
children, and II too much be done for
them BY their wives or daughters. or
even female servants. they will lose
their respect for the sex. But. treat
led properly, the man will always be
woman's devoted slave. and the more
she demands Of him affection. respect,
courtesy. consideration or poiiteness.
she more will she get them from him.
Queen.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-11-12
Observing the Sabbath.

Melbourne has successfully resur-
rected the Lords day act of George
III" That city is a Sabbatarian
stronghold. No Sunday newspaper is
allowed to appear and every hotel is
closed by law, although much Illicit
drinking is done.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-11-12

Unique among cemeteries is that
OF L'Oud-el-Kebir. Algiers. in many
Of tho grave of which are many
medicine bottles. The natives OF the
territory bury with the deceased
the bottles which held the medicine
ussd in the LAST illness.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-11-12

Check your choice coupon the PUBLISHERS
THE YOUTHS coMPANoN Boe Aassaehase'
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05

jumped every hour. Chicago led the country In the number of deaths at- tributed to the suns rays, Since Wednesday noon i2 persons have died here because of the unreason- able weather.
 In sharp contrast with such condi. tons, the far west was much cooler. A four inch snowfall In northern Montana, although causing damage to trees and other foliage in Great Falls, improved crop prospects gen- orally. Boise, Idaho, with an alu. tuds of less than 5000 feet, had a frost yesterday and a minimum tenn perature of Ss degrees. Although vegetables suffered, TO damage was reported to fruit, leading product of that district. Louisville reported that the drouth Is harming the po- tato crop, tobacco planting and the Blue Grass in Kentucky, The stage Of the Ohio river at Louisville Is un- usually low.
 West of the Rocky Mountains cold weather will continue, the weather bureau said.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05
lnR In Snrlnrf,eld.


 Springfield, Mas, June s, tAP)- Seven prostrations were recorded in Springfield, and several from sur rounding towns yesterday when the mercury mounted 10 a new high figure, I06. in the business district during the afternoon. One heat vic. tim, Mrs, Mary scully of Feebing Hills, plunged from q fourth story window ot the Poole Department store building this afternoon and escaped serious injury when her fall was broken by an awning,
 Town and cities throughout West ern Massachusetts report that the mercury mounted higher yesterday than 1t has on this date for many years. Many factories throughout the area are closed, the schooIes of Springfield suspended at noon, and judges in superior and district courts conducted hearings to court rooms innocent Of coats.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05
MARYLAND VILLAGE
 WIPED OUT BY FIRE
Third Time in Twenty Years That Mount Airy Has Suffered
 From Blazcs.

Mount Airy. Md. June 5. (AP)-- For the third time in twenty years this village of 1000 inhabitants was swept by a disastrous fire last night. Eleven buildings were destroyed with an estimated loss of $20O, ,OOO.
 The flames consumed fourth of the town, including one of its two banks and both of its flour and grain mills, its principal business en- terprises.
 With the temperature for the vicinity reported at lO2 during the afternoon, the heat developed during the fire was terrific. Explosion of several thousand cartridges in 6 hardware store and ignition of two gasoline stations added spectacular and hazardous effects. Several heat prostrations were reported. but nc serious injuries were known to have resulted directly from the fire. Ten years ago a s250,OOO fire win. ed out a third of the town and twenty years ago the principal sec. ton of the village at that time was lost in a s5o,ooO fire.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05

drownings and seven heat prostra- tions were reported from various points In Connecticut last night as the state continued to swelter with the mercury lowering around the century mark. r
 Eva Mercin was drowned while bathing in pond In South Man. chester last yesterday. Joseph Debes, IS. lost his life in New Haven har- bor and Louise KowalswasSi. 6, was drowned near Waterbury,
 A police patrolman was overcome in q New Britain theater. A civil war vet was found unconscious in Stamford and a man, a woman and a child were overcome in Bridge port. 'a' s....
 The official weather bureau thsr- mometer in Waterbury registered 100 degrees yesterday afternoon, while the official instruments at the weather bureau here stood at s7.i.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05
BOGUS AGENTS VISIT HOMES,
 DEPART WITH POCKETBOOKS
Boys Say They Are Selling Pillow Cases But Purses And Cash
 Are Gone.

Representing himself as an agent for pillow cases, a youth succeeded in gaining entrance to the home of Mrs. Walton at 30 Harrison street this morning and when he had left. the woman discovered that her purse, containing s21, was missing. She notified the police and the neigh borhood was secured in an effort to locate the bogus salesman, but he had disappeared, According to the woman, the thief was only a youth about 2 years old who said he came from Hartford.
 Yesterday afternoon similar theft occurred at the home of Mrs. Bishop at 22 Harrison street, the youth representing himself as an agent for pillow cases. Mrs. Bishop however, described the youth that went to her home as about Is or 17 years old, and wearing knickers. The police believe that 1t was the same youth that visited both houses. At the Bishop home, a pocketbook containing S5 was taken and the purse was found in the yard with the money gone.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05
Funerals
CARD OF THANKS

We wish 10 thank friends and neighbors, for the kindnesscs shown ns during our recent bereavement in the death of our beloved husband and father, Andrew Lindquist. Es- pecially do we wish to thank Court Friendly, r. of A, Dept. 11-1 s. E. and L., Dept. c7. Stanley Works, Printing Dept Of the Aetna Ins. Co.,, and the Ladies Whist club for the beautiful floral tributes.
 Signed, Mrs. Augusta Lindquist, Mir. and Mrs. Harold Tevln, MT. and Mrs, Charles kndquist, Mr, and Mrs. Albert Lindqust, John Lindquist,
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05

hottest early June weather since 1919. Joseph Portelll, 10. was drowned in the Park river while seeking escape from the heat, and Vernon Anderson of Taftville. over come while working on a building job here, died last night at the Hart ford hospital. There were two pros trations during the day,
 The grade schools of Hartford were closed again this afternoon as indications were that, although the morning was somewhat cooler than yesterday. the afternoon would be quite as hot. In addition, the hu- midity was higher today and there was less breeze.
 The lowest temperature was 7s at 8 o'clock this morning. By noon the official thermometer stood close to gO
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05
City Items

First Friday deyotiens will be held in the Catholic churches of the city tonight
 Burritt Grange will hold its regu- lar meeting at o'clock tomorrow evening in 0, [. A, Nj. hall Neigh hors' nights will be observed and . snappy program is promised by the committee in charge.
 Richard Pelton of IT Forest street reported to the police this morning that his bicycle had been stolen from his versnda last night.
 A son was born al the New Brit ain General hospital today 10 Mir and Mrs, Harry Griffin of 2ls Clin- ton street.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05
REGULAR POLICE AT ENGLISH FUNERAL
Force Ordered by Chief Hart to
 Report for Services

F Chief William C. Hart today com- pleted arrangements for partieipa- ton by the members of the police department in the funeral services of Patrolman Frank M. English, the dean of the force, who died sudden ly at police headquarters yesterday morning as he was preparing to so out on his beat. The entire reg gular personnel of the department has received orders from the chief to report at police headquarters to- morrow morning at 7:45 o'clock to march in a body 10 the late home of the veteran at 211 FairvieW street, where the funeral services will be held at S:30 o'clock. follow cd by requiem mass in the church of St. John the Evangelist at 9 o'clock.
 At the request of the family Chief Hart selected the following to act as bearers, all of whom have served for many years on the force with Patrolman English: Gustave He'll berg, Clarence Lampher, Charles Mccarthy, Charles Johnson, Dennis Nealon and Alfred E. Atwater. The two policemen who will act as flow CT bearers are Daniel CosgroVe and Clarence Kumm.
 The members of the force who will march with the body have been ordered to appear in full dress uni form, blue caps and blouses with white gloves.
 Police court will convene tomor- row morning as usual at S;S0 o'clock daylight time, but will immediately recess to allow patrolmen who have cases in court to attend the services. It will be adjourned until S:S0 o'clock daylight time.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05
MARROW BOUNDS
 IN EARLY TRADES
Ice Touches High Point..Coppers , Selling

New York, June (AP)--stoci prices drifted within rather narrow and irregular limits at the opening of today's stock market. Specula- tive activity centered largely in the specialties, initial gains of 1 to l-t points being recorded by the Brown Shoe Co. Dupont Rem ington Typewriter and American Ice, the last-named touching the highest price since 1922.
 Coppers were heavy on selling in- spired by speculative disappoint- ment over the delay In the expected increase in the price of the red metal.
 Overnight trade news was rather colorless in character and bear traders had little difficulty in forcing reactions in a number of issues which had been up sharply through pool manipulation. Maxwell Motors B certificates broke nearly 31s points in the first half hour of trading while International Paper, Ana conda, Chicago and Northwestern and American Water Works quickly slipped off a point or so, Bethle- hem Steel yielded to S7 l-4, a new low record for the year. National Lead fell back 3h points. Bullish operations were resumed in Cush- mans Bakery which was lifted 3 points 10 a new top at S5, and in Foundation Co. and May Department Stores. Foreign exchanges were re- actionary, French francs breaking 3 points to 4.S71s cents, the lowest rate since the spring Of 1924, on cabled dispatches of another French financial crisis, Demand Sterling held steady at 4.sS 5-S.
 Selling pressure increased as trad Ing progressed with considerable sig nificance attached by market observ CTS to the fact that several of the standard industrials had broken be- low their previous >Eesistance point U. s. Steel common, which had been meeting strong support around 114 for several days, dropped to 1S 5-S before noon.
 American Can slipped back to 1855 F and U. $. Cast Iron Pipe broke S1 to 1591a. Spirited bidding for Wooworth in apparent anticipation of special dividend developments sent that stock up nearly points to 1882, the highest price since the old stock was split up on to 1 basis. Oils, which had failed to participate extensively in the recent advance, bounded upward under the leadership of Pan-American "B. ' i Call money renewed at 3% per cent
 One of the unusual features of the resumption of buying in the oil group, was the keen demand for the penny stocks, particularly Kansas and Gulf, Caddo Central and Union Middle States also moved up briskly Specialties in which there was al apparent narrow floating suppl. made material gains, particular. Rebington typewriter, Loose-WileI Biscuit and Foundation Company National Lead and West Penn were depressed about six points.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05
Poison Gas Conference
 Favored in Washington

Geneva, June : (AP)-RepFesen- tative Theodore r. Burton, head of the American delegation te the arms conference declared to the conference today he was authorized to announce that President CoolidEe would be glad to convoks . special poison gas conference in Washing ton. provided this question cannot be definitely and adequately handled during the present conference st Geneva,
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05
Foreign Exchange

New York, June 5.-Fcreign ex- changes irregular. Quotations in cents: Great Britain, demand 4sS S-s. eaeles Us. so day bills on banks Isi s-t; France, demand 4.sO l-., cables t.ei; Italy. demand S.sf i.2. cables Sss; Belgium 4.7a~fsL Germany eSso. Holland 4o.1S, Nor way ls.Ts, Sweden 2s.T5, Denmark ls.fs, Switzerland ls.S7; Spain 1tS1 Greece l.se: Poland ls i-4; Czecho- slovskia 2,sS l.4; Jugoslavia 1.S7: Austria .il 1.4, Rumania AT 1-2; Argentina to,2S; Brazil 1o.fS; Tokio q Is; Shanghai IT i-4; Montreal 100 i-et.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05
Evelyn Alma BerrCSon

Evelyn Alma Bergeson, three and half years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Bergeson of South street, died at her home last night
 She leaves besides her parents, four brothers and two sisters She will be buried from the home tomor- row afternoon at 5;3O o'clock. Rev. Dr. Abel A. Ahlquist officiating. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05
Two Prostrations.

Norwalk, June 5.-Two heat pros- trations have been reported since the present heat way struck here. Tenn porarily deranged by the heat wave, Thomas Martin, of 51 Pottsville av- enue. was taken 10 Westport sani- tarium last night. s.
 Patrolman Miller of the local force was called to Eurun's home by an aunt, Mrs, Thomas Pagan. The off ficer found the man mumbling in coherently but not violent.
 The second heat prostration was reported at noon today.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05
Gibbons Weighs 179,
 Tunney Over 1S1

New York, June (AP)-Two pounds and a half in weight will separate Tom Gibbons and Gene Tunney, heavyweights, when they meet in a 15-round match at the Polo Grounds tonight. At the offices of the state athletic commission to- day Gibbons scaled 179 while Tun- ney tipped 1872.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05
Gilmore Not Guilty of
 Charge Made by Girl

Angus D. Gilmore of Newington, arraiEned before Judge John W. Banks in superior court yesterday afternoon on q charge of having carnal knowlsdFs of a minor female child was found not guilty and dis- charged after . trial hy the court
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05
Deaths
Mrs. Margaret Webber

Mrs. Margaret Webber SC. widow Of Rudolph Webber, of 4I Park View avenue. died last night at the New Britain General hospital She leaves three daughters, Elizabeth and Julia Webber and Mrs. Thomas J. Mccarthy. one brother and a granddaughter, all of New Britain. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock at St, Mary's church. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05
Kenneth Mills Hartman, Jr.

The funeral Of Kenneth Mills Hartman, Jr,. six months old son of MT. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Hart man of q Hamilton stret, who died yesterday morning, was held yes terday afternoon at 3:5o o'clock. Rev Harry I. Bodley, rector emeri- tus of st. Marks Episcopal church, eficiated and burial was in Fair view cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05
Death Toll II

Newark, N. J., June 5, (AP)- Four deaths from heat in New Jer- sey during the night and early morn- ing increased to i the toll which has been exacted from the state by Fthe weather since Tuesday.
 Isaac Tigle, 72, died in City hos pital, two hours after he was over come In his home.
 Edward Yureaitis died iu Eliza beth after colIapsing from the heat.
 John stutzka, aged e4, died in Perth Amboy hospital and Carl Porst of Jersey City. succumhed to a paralytic stroke brought on by the heat
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05
Hugo Shines, IT,,
 Controls Biz Plants

London, June 5 (AP)-AA" Ex- change Telegraph agency dispsteh from Amsterdam regarding the A- nancial crisis through which the stinnes organization in Germany is passing says the stinnes interests are not able to meet liabilities abroad totaiing 13b, ,ooo,oo marks.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05
U. S. Officials Attacked
 Rv Fascisti in ItAly

Washington, June 5 (AP)-An- bassador Fletcher at Rome advised the state department today that Vice Consul Franklin C. GevsA, at Leghorn, Italy, had been attacked by a member of Fascist delsgstieA cn May q without apparent resson. being twice struck over the head and stunned.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05
Wall Street Briefs

The crude rubber market has reached It's highest level in ten years. prices having advanced 4t cents a pound since Wednesday. Spot ribbed smoked sheets sold yes. terday at v to 7s cents a pound. The rise is attributed to large de- mand by tire manufacturers who have. to meet present high produc- ton schedules.
 New York. June 6.--Recent &C., tivity in the shares of tho Reading. Jersey Central and other relatively small eastern railroads has revived reports that the trunk lines were bidding for these carriers in the open market, This theory was dis credited by the president of the Big Four" systems, who declared the trunk lines had no intention of paying fancy prices for other roads involved in their consolidation plans. Gradual progress toward regroup- ing the eastern carriers was being made along plans already agreed upon, he said, and there would be no contests for control.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05
Factories Susnend.

Meriden, June 5,-Thermometers registered from 90, to 100 in Meriden this noon The afternoon session of the public schools was omitted and some departments Of the factories were closed. Suffering intense heat but no heat prostrations reported up 10 noon. \
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05
Schools Closed

Torrington, June 5.--with the temperature at sl shortly before noon today. the factory whistles sounded the signal for no school sessions this afternoon. No cases of heat prostration had been re- ported here up to noon.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05
Hottest Erer in onecn

oneco. June s tAP)--After, the hottest night ever remembered here, today began with the mercury at 9O. Frank Polsack, a sawmill worker. and William Benson, log hauler, both overcome by the heat, are se- riously Ill. The humidity Is great.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05
Mrs, Aaron pier<On

The funeral of Mrs, Aaron Pierson kf Sl1 Church street wss held this afternoon at o'clock in the First Lutheran church, Rev. nr, Abel A. Ahlquist officiating. Burial was in Fairview cemetery
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05
Cooler at Reach

New London, June 5.--The ther- monieter registered ss here at noon today. Yesterday afternoon at { 1t reached s3, the highest during the recent heat wave. At Ocean Beach the thermometer has been at least nine degrees lower than In the city.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05
ANIMAL OUTING.

The fifth annual outing of Aziz Grotto will be held at Uuert's grove near New Haven tomerrov. Mem bers will leave from the club rooms at l o'clock. The patrol and drl corps will be present in uniform. IT. program vill consist of number Of athletic events.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05
HENRY EowICKrs ESTATE

Inventory of the estate of Henry Newicki, fled al probate court te- day, places 6 valuation on the estate of si4,s3o.2s, It is itenniIed as fol- lows: Real estate, 5000; mort Eages. s2,soo; cash, effies fixtures etc, sT,Ssb,ss.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05

Attorney David L. Dunn appssrsd for Gilmore and pleaded with the court for q discharge, pointing cut that the state had failed to prove any case against the defendant
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05
SCHOOLS CLOSED
 BY INTENSE HEAT
tcontinu.d from First paxs)

Temperature will reach s7, as 1t did here yesterday at a p. m.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05

Y. g. TREASURY STATEMENT L. S, treasury balance, s2ST,oSs,S51
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05
Teacher Overcome.

Bridgeport, June 5. (AP)-One person was overcome by heat in. this city today. Mrs. Bettina Salvo, a teacher at the Kossuth high school. was prostrated but she returned to her duties after receiving first aid. Three were prostrated yesterday.
 Schools Of the city were ordered closed by the superintendent and several factories are planning to halt work this noon.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05

4 new non-tarnishing silver has been developed by 6 British com panY.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05
CLEARING HOUSE STATEMENT

New York-Exchanges, s1e,0oo,- 900; balances, st,0oo,ooo.
 Boston - Exchanges. 67,0o0,o 900; balances, 2l,ooo,00o,
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05

A new issue of 50,00O shares of class A stock of the Southern Gas & Power Corp, offered today by Hamleton 6 Co.. was priced at S23.50 a share 10 yield TIA per cent proceeds will be used to &C., quire gas properties at Valdosta, Gas. and Gadsden, Ala. The stock is entitled to cumulative dividends at the annual rate of $t.75 after preferred dividends, but before divi- dends on the common stock.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05

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New Britain herald., 1925-06-05

Two Deaths In Hartford.
 Hartford, June 1.-Two deaths was the toll liere yesterday of the
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05

May sales Of the r. W. Woolworth Co. amounting to $1s.5Oa,S67 an increase Of S.59 per cent over May last year, brought. the total for the five months of 1925 to sS3,376,1S3 against s75,sO6,4ao in the same per iod of 1924, a gain of nearly 10 per cent.
 The New York state stock trans fer tax for May amounted to $l,- ?iio:I
New Britain herald., 1925-06-05
Four Drownings.

New Haven, June 5, (AP)--Tour