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New Britain herald., 1926-04-29
DEFECTIVE WALK SUIT
 1. FOR $3,OOO DISMISSED
Judge Wolfe Rules for City and Against
 Mrs. Collins

Handing down a decision in which
 he said the plaintiff in the case of
 Mrs. Mary Collins of Maple street,
 wife of Fred Collins, against the City of New Britain, was not in the exercise of due care as she walked along the sidewalk in front of the home of former Mayor George A. Quiglcy on Maple street, on October 1, 1924, Judge Isaac Wolfe in the superior court late yesterday after noon dismissed the action.
 The contention of Corporation Counsel J. II. kirkham, represent ing the city, that legal notice had not been given by the plaintiff, was not upheld by Judge Wolfe, who said the fact that the statute which requires written notice to the city clerk in accident cases was not strictly observed by the plaintiff is not sufficient grounds for dismissing the case, because the public works department received written notice and the city was not msled.
 Mrs. Collins, who sued for SS,OOO, was given two hearings by the claims committe Of the common council in December, 1924, anl January, 1925. The recommenda- ion of the committee that settle ment for $iO be made was not accepted and soon afterwards suit was brought by Attorney Thomas F. McDonough. He and Donald (. Mccarthy of Hartford represented the plaintiff in court yesterday.
 During the hearing, Corporation Counsel Kirkham aroused Alderman W. R. Falk Of the second ward, who was witness for the plaintiff, by asking him if he iran down right away" to the scene of the accident when informed Of it by NIT. Collins. "I did not run down, l walked" the alderman replied, Crisply. "Mr. Col lins votes in your ward, doesn't he? the corporation counsel pursued.
 T suppose he does; if he lives in the second" the alderman replied. Later, in reply to the corporation counsel, Alderman FaIk said he felt he was doing his duty by the city of New Britain when he attended the claims committee hearing and spoke in favor of a settlement at a figure higher than that offered by the committee. "I served on the claims committee before, and felt that this
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New Britain herald., 1926-04-29
Dispatch From New Zea- land Tells of Peculiar Death of Bobby Veach Whose Life Was Spent in Seeking Thrills.

London, April 29 Ps-A dispatch to the Evening News from Christ church, New Zealand, says that Bobby" Leach who went over Nj agara falls in a steel barrel in 1911, is dead from inlurisc received when he slipped on a piece of orange peel in the street,
 Leach broke leg, which 1t was found necessary to amputate.
 Bobby" Leach. Canadian. achieved world wide notorietS through his feat al Niagara Falls. He was the second person 10 go over the falls and live, the first being Mrs. Anne Edson Taylor of Niagara Falls, N. Y.. who made the trip in a barrel October 24, 1901.
 Leach's trip was made July 25, 1911, He was severely battered and bruised in the drop of l5S feet over the Horseshoe Falls, but his injuries were only superficial, He was 4g years old when he performed the feat.
 Fall River, Mass, April 29 Op,- Mrs. Edward \. Ny Of this city. a sister Of Bobby" Leach. who hrayed Niagara Falls in a steel barrel in lall. learned today through press dispatches Of The reported death Of her brother in Christchurch. New Zealand.
 We had no direct news from my
New Britain herald., 1926-04-29
Manager Of Waterbury Business
 House Loses $7OO In Dice Games
MOTHER IS ARRESTED
Bridgeport Woman Admits She Left Child In Convent Yard, Hoping It Would Be Cared For.

Bridgeport, Conn. April 29 R)- Mrs. Mary Polkinghorn. 22, who has been separated from her husband was arrested today on a charge of abandonment of her 16 months old son Joseph. The baby was found last night at the back door of St. Michael's convent. Police and so- cial workers had been searching all night for the woman who had left the child at the convent. Mrs. Polk inghorn was seen at the railroad station this morning. She was at once suspected of being the woman who had abandoned the child and call was sent for the police. The woman was taken to police head quarters and held in bonds Of si, ,O0U.
 She told police she had left the child at the convent, hoping that it would he given a home until such time as she could make enough money to take care of il.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-29
BEST AGE FOR WOMEN
 TO WE'D IS 2I 10 27
Bryn Mawr Professor Says Men Should Marry Be-
 tween 25 and B Years

Richmond Va, April go P>-The best age for women to marry is be- tween 21 and 27, and for men be tween 25 and S3, is the opinion of Professor Hornell Hart Of the gradu- ate department of Bryn Mawr col lcge.
 One of the principal speakers in a discussion of the 'divorce evil" at the National Episcopal Congress in session here, Professor Hart listed as leading causes of marital failure mismating, sexual conflict, family finance and immaturity. He par tiCularly stressed the last named as leading to bankrupt" marriages.
 With the Rev. Charles II. Lathrop of New York he thought the church could perform a valuable service by olping engaged couples 10 obtain au- thoritative books Of instruction. Con- ccding that the problem "Bristles With Difficulties" Mir. Lathrop also suggested that the church forbid the marriage of couples who are not communicants by its clergy.
 Marriages do not often hit the rocks with suddenness," Professor Hart said. Rather it Is a gradual process. The business Of building family was not begun wisely and with clear vision; vet the church very often was in contact with the family while the foundations Of the home were rotting out"
 He urged intervention by the church to prevent such failures and restore the solvency and sacredness of the marriage VOW.
 The highest contribution which the clergyman can make to the king dom of Heaven is in his daily labor with the people he touches," he de- clared.
 "The relationship between hus- band and wife is one of the central problems needing the solvent Of the spirit of Jesus, In proportion as the can Creat local units of the kingdom of Heaven in individual families which otherwise would be- come the outposts of hell, he demon- strates the reality Of religion"
 He stressed the importance of hus- band and wife making conscious ef- forts to keep minor conflicts from crystalizing into threats menacing 10 the happiness and sanctity of the home.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-29
John Lobel Signs Confess sion That He Took Firms Money and Lost It All During Past Six Days.

Waterbury, Conn, April % GP,- Trying to recoup small gambling losses, John Lobel, 24, manager of the King Hat Shop here, used more than $700 of the company's money and lost it in dice games during the past six days. He was arrested this morning by local police on a charge of cmbezzlemcnt.
 Lobel's home is in Schenectady, N. Y.
 He has signed a confession for his company in which he gives the name Of the gambling house where he lost the money, officials Of the company, who came here this morning to in- vestigate, stated.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-29
l>LSUME NAPLES HOUSE WORK
 WITHOUT PERMIT FROM CITY
Residents Hurry Appeal Asking That Job Be Dis continued Until Owner Complies With Law.

WorH was resumed today on the Naples house on Hart street without
 the building departments consent and owners of adjoining property at once began preparation of an ap- peal asking that no further work be allowed. and that no permit be is- sued until the budding conforms with the requirements for one family dwelling.
 Issuance of Il permit WAS expected
 10 take place within a few days, an
 amended plan having been offered
 today at the office Of Inspector Ed
 ward J. Honnessy. The inspector said data furnished him was not sufficient and that no action on a
 permit would be taken until addi- l tional material had been furnished and the plan approved by counsel l for both parties.
 | Informed that workmen were on ! the Naples job today placing metal { lath and doing StucCo work, lnspeC- tor Henncs.y y said they had no right to go on the job since the permit has been revoked, He indicated nothing would be done to stop the operation since there is likelihood of Iearly agr"oE.ent between the remon- strants and Naples interests and a permit will probably be issued soon. Later today the inspector plars to visit the house and order work stopped.
 The appeal Of remons'rants is ex- peCted 10 be in the hands of the building commission this afternoon in its first step in the direction of reoponing the case before the board of adjustment. The outcome of to- days move is expected to start the Naples row as from the beginning.
 The building departments drive against operations being carried on without Q permit resulted today in five applications 10 proceed with work already started. Four were from the TiIo Roofing Co. whose workmen had started four jobs with out securing the city's sanction. Sam Genoyese, on whose garage work was stopped only after the police were called was granted q permit today on condition that major changes be made in the garage on Pearl court.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-29
City of Waterbury Pays
 Last That It Owes State

Hartford, April go LPl-The city of Waterbury has made its final pay ment to the state Of Connecticut in its adjustment of over payments made by the state to the city on school enumeration grants. The state comptroller has received from the city of Waterbury q check for $15,oO0 which represents the final payment on $l70,oOO due the state from the city.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-29
TRAP BLACKMAILER
 WITH FAKE MONEY
Police Say Maiurik Demanded
 S3,OOO From Hartford Man
WALKS RIGHT INTO SNARE
Fremont Street Man Taken Into Custody After Accepting Dccoy Packagc--IIcld in $2,OOO Bond For Hearing Saturday.

Pleading not guilty 10 the charge of blackmail, by mailing a letter de- lmandng $3,OOo of Wladyslaw Bulba Iof 370 Franklin avenue, Hartford, kuprian Majurik. aged 33. of 1l7 ' fremont street, was presented in police court this morning, while his vile, overcome by the shock of the arrest, sobbed and wept hysterically. During the arraignment of her hus- band, Mrs. Maiurii was assisted to the judges room where friend calmed her and she was later able 10 join the accused man. On re- quest of Attorney R. ]. Monkiewicz, the case was continued until Satur- day morning and Judge B. w. filling fixed the bonds at sc,00O. Prosecut- ing Attorney I, c. Woods asked that q 5000 bond be set. telling the court the offense with which Maiurik is charged carries a penalty of ten years imprisonment. Majurik could post q S2.0oo bond, his attorney said. although it will take the savings of lifetime. The bond was posted.
 Handed Fake SS,000
 MajNrik was arrested al the cor ner Of Main and Lafayette streets about 6;3o last evening by Detective Sergeant w. P. McCue and Officer Thomas J. Fecney, as he was hand cd a poc'age by Bulba, containing paper, the decoy bundle having been prepared by the police. The officers were stationed in streteFic positions where they had a full view Of the transaction. Majuril1 spent the night in cell at the police station, in de- fault Of s5,00o bonds set by Prose- cutting Attorney Woods.
 BuIha had consulted a Hartford lawyer relative to the letter and was advised 10 bring the matter to the attention of the prosecuting attor- roy, Yesterday, the police arranged to trap Maiurik and as he was com ing from the Fafnir Bearing Co.,, where he is employed, he kept the with Bulba, entering the latter's automobile, the police say, and accepting the decoy pack age. After his arrest, Maiurik ad- mittod authorship of the letter, the police say.
 In court. Maiurik's wife said she and her husband have lived in New Britain II years and have four children. Attorney Monkewicz told he court his client claims to have letters from Russia at his home and here are some witnesses who will be interviewed preparatory to a de 'cnse.
 Blackmail Letter
 The letter. written in Russian, signed by Majurik, and turned over O the police by Bulba, Is as fol- ows:
 My dear friend and God father Of my boy, Vacllo:
 T write quickly to tell you that have been three times to the post of flee to take out citizenship papers but some evil spirit made me go back When I think of staying here m America with my whole family III my life as prisoner, my head begins to turn. I cannot do this without sinking in a hole. The bad
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New Britain herald., 1926-04-29
CITES NEW BRITAIN AS TAXATION MODEL
"OutStandin8 City in New Eng
 land" BIOdBett Declares
PRAISE FOR THOMAS UNDER
commissioner Would Run Out of Office Men Who Dodge TaNcs- Tells Of Deceased senator Who Mulctcd state of S2O.OOO,

New Britain IS the outstandine city in New England in it's solution and handling of is taxation proh- ltms." declared States Tax Commis- Sloner W. Ii, Blolgct- last evening before the East Berlin Communit, club Other cities could gain much from an observation of New Brit aims method Of dealing with the assessment problem, he said Mir. Blodsett said that he appreciated the complete cooperation which hc received from Thomas Iinder, New Brltaln's appraisal expert, whom he considers one of the most capable men ever engaged in taxation nd appraisal.
 "What this country needs is more expert me nof this type who are masters of detail, men who know the intricate problems Of taxation and appraisal and who do not al- ways labor for the money that the job pays, but for the pleasure Of seeing the job well done" he add ed. Political engineering ottcntlmcs puts an Incompetent man on the board Of assessors Of a town simply because he is popular, not because he is adapted 10 the job and that is one of the faults of the present day system of appointments, he further stated. Men of this type are not qualified to arrive at aa equitable valuation on property owing 10 q hack of proper training on such mat ters, he said
 Political Tax Dodgers
 The prompt payment of taxes is the duty of every local citizen ac- cording to Mir. Blodgett who took occasion to make direct hit at all politicians who hold office and who owe their town taxes for years back. Such men are not worthy of the office which they hold as they draw their pay from the taxpayers, but do not pay in their share. He compared such persons as 'pikers" who would sit in a poker game without nickel to ante but would collect all of the winnings if they .ook the "pot". He further stated hat he would vote off any political ticket any man seeking office or in office, who made it practice to ivoil the payment of his just taxes md would like to have any citizen make it his duty to do likewise fin order to rid this country of its ;hystcr politicians. One former state senator now dead, although iolding high office for a number of tears, mUlctcd the state of s40,OoO T taxes, he said. Such men do not deserve the esteem or position they old he stated.
 State Expenditures
 Some interesting figures as com oiled by Mr. BlodEctt were given ut last night. all of which con- 'crncd the states expenditures for he past year. Tho state of Con l,CtCut has spent more than s110,- l 100000 as it's current expenses for l he past fiscal year. Of this sum was paid to the federal government This amount is ac- ual cash not promises to pay. More han $22,ooo,ooo was used by the
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New Britain herald., 1926-04-29
DIES IN tO1ST YEAR

Stonoham, Mass, April % tP - Mrs. Martha Rcdfeld, who was 100 years old last October, died here today, She had retained her facul- ties until the end. passing her time in late years in designing little bookmarks, in making floral sou venirs, in knitting and crocheting.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-29
FRENCH REPLY RECEIVED

Washington, April 29 Pl--Trancc's reply 10 the American request for revision of her debt settlement of, fer has been received here and will be taken up by the debt commission late today.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-29
PRESIDENTS IDEA
 AGAIN OVERRULES
Senate Committee Approves Dill
 Radio Bill
PROVIDES NEW COMMISSION
Report Is Made Over Coolidec's Protest Against Establishing Any More Independent Federal Agcn-

Washington, April 29 CR--Ignor- ing President Cooldgc's warning to congress against establishing any more Independent federal agencies. the senate interstate commerce com mission today approved the Dill radio bill providing for commis- sion 10 have control of air com munica,iou.
 The commission would have su- prcme power in its field. the com mittee having eliminated q provis- ion for appeals to the courts to com pol the issuing of broadcasting licenses or prevent the rcscindng of them.
 Five Members Suggested
 The committee also proposed that thc commission have five instead of three members on salaries of s12,- 800 each,
 The bill's proponents will seek 10 have it passed al this session hold. ing that recent court decisions in a Chicago case have made immediate legislation imperative.
 The White House disclosed recent " that President Coolidge was in- clncd to favor bill already passed by the house, placing the control of radio under the commerce depart m"nt instead Of an independent conn mission.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-29
THE WEATHER

Hartford. April 29-ForcCast for New Britain and vicinity: Generally fair tonight and Friday; slightly warmer to-
 night
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Average Daily Circulation For %sf1 spfii si's Has''s ' 13,472
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-15

lars" and especially as to whether or
not the legislative intention was to
apply the aforesaid limit to public
utilities having total capital of less
than one million dollars, and thus, in
case of the utility with capitaliza-
ton of 100000, limiting the approval
of the commission to an amount not
exceeding five hundred thousand.
In order to properly construe the
aforesaid section 1T Is necessary to
consider the provisions of Section 8
of Chapter 1876 of the Public Laks of
1925, which was enacted in place of
Section AZ of Chapter 81 of the Re-
vised Statutes which provides for the
increase of capital stock by corpora
tions to an unlimited amount. Con-
STRUNG the aforesaid provisions Of
the statutes together it seems clear
to me that your Commission can law
fully give your certificate of the APP
prevail of increase to the full extent
of one million dollars, regardless of
the amount of utilities capital at the
time it seeks the increase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-15
STATE HOUSE
Meeting Friday 10, at 10 A. NJ

the matter to the Attorney Generals
Department in the form of letter
and the Attorney Generals Depart
ment has replied giving it's interpre-
tation of the statute.
Chairman Gurney's Letter
The letter of Chairman Quincy to
the Attorney Generals department
read as follows.
Gentlemen
Section 80 of Chapter SIS, relating
to increase of capital stock ordains ::
ANY public utility organized under
special act of the legislature or I'm
der general laws of the state may
increase its capital stock to an
amount not exceeding one million
dollars, upon approval of the Com
mission"
May a public utility under this pro-
vision increase its capital stock to
an amount exceeding one million dol
lars and obviate the necessity of Sc
curing the approval of this Commits
sion?
May I ask you to give up your
opinion in respect to this matter, and,
If convenient, to give us citations OF
authorities sustaining the conclusion
at which you may arrive?
Reply of Judge S. L. Foeg
To this letter, Judge Sanford L.
Fogg, Deputy General Attorney, re-
piled as follows:
Gentlemen:
In your letter of June 80, 1926,
you ask this department for an opin-
ion regarding the provisions of Sec
ton 80 of Chapter 55, of the Revised
Statutes, as amended by Chapter lis
of the Jublic Laws of 1919, relatin to
the increase of capital stock and
which are as follows:
ANY public utility organized under
special act of the Legislature or under
general laws of the State may in
crease its capital stock to an amount
not exceeding one million dollars up
on approval by the commission. The
public utility voting to increase its
capital stock shall within fifteen days
after such action, file notice of the
proposed increase with the commits
sion. If such increase Is approved,
upon payment Of the fees prescribed
by Section az of Chapter 81, Revised
Statutes, the commission shall there
upon issue its certificate of approval
to the company so increasing its cap
ital stock and shall also cause to be
filed certificate in the office of the
secretary of state certifying to such
increase"
Some doubt appears to exist as to
the meaning of the words ito an
amount not exceeding one million dol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-15

An interesting question has arisen
in connection with the power Of pub
puc utilities to increase their capital
stock. Chapter AZ of Section 81,
which is DE general law under which
many public utilities are organized
provides authority to public utilities
for an indefinite increase. Taken by
itself no problem would be found in
this provision, but Section SO of
Chapter SIS. which is the public util-
It'll law provides:
ANY public utility organized under
special act of the Legislature or I'M
der general laws of the state may in
crease its capital stock to an amount
not exceeding one millions dollars,
upon approval of the Commission"
The question thus arises whether a
corporation with a capital stock of
100000 may increase the amount to
$1,000,000 upon securing the Com
missioner's approval or whether 1t
means public utilities may have an
indefinite number of increases in
creases in steps Of $1,000,000 each.
Many interpretations of the statute
are possible, but the Public Utilities
Commission has recently presented
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-15
FORESTRY DEPT.
HAS BUSY WEEK

The members of the State depart
ment of forestry are having busy
week. George Faulkner and Forest
Commissioner Neil l.. Violette are in
Washington county, where new
woods telephone lines are under corr
struction in the vicinity of Almanac
Mountain. Bryant Jones is in the
Seboomook region comforting with
the chief warden Of the district, En-
rold Hilton.
Professor H. B. Pierson is at Bar
Harbor engaged in inspection of the
shade trees in that part of the State.
and George Gruhn is inspecting the
work being done along fire preven-
ton lines by the towns in the south
ern part Of the State, outside the for
estry district.
w. o. Frost, white pine blister rust
agent, is the only member of the de-
partment now in Augusta with the
exceptions Of Miss Coleman and Miss
Theberge, the stenographers. Ard
they are mighty busy keeping track
OF the wardens' reports and checking
up on supplies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-15
ADJUSTMENTS
AUGUSTA OPERA HOUSE
THURSDAY, JULY is

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The short subjects include a Mack
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