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New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
N. Y.RUM DEATHS
 REACH 26 TOTAL
Cases of Alcohol Poisoning
 Stream Into Hospitals

New York, Dec. 2s R = New York's Christmas alcoholic death toll rose today. while a stream of cases continued to pour into the citys hospitals.
 Meanwhile. dry law advocates have rallied to the defense of the government in putting poisonous denaturants in alcohol in an at tempt to prevent diversion of in- dustrial alcohol for beverage uses, which Dr. Charles Norris, medical examiner. has held responsible for the heavy death toll.
 In Washington, Assistant Secre- tary Andrews. head of the nations dry forces, while not apologizing for the use of wood alcohol as Q denaturant. has announced that the government has ordered an inven- tory of all denatured alcohol prep aratory to issuance of a new for mula for industrial plants which will denature alcohol along more distasteful but less poisonous lines.
 Fourteen additional persons suf- fering from alcoholic poisoning were admitted to Bellevue hospital yesterday. bringing to 137 the total cases reported in hospitals in Man haitian and the Bronx.
 This number. health department officials said, could represent but a partial check as many others un- doubtedly had been taken to pri- yate sanitariums or had been treated at their homes.
 Dr. Norris asserted that thus far in 1926, 468 persons had died in Manhattan alone from poisoned li- quor. The death toll for this month, he said. has reached 51.
 pr. Alexander o. Gettler, chief toxicologist at Bellevue hospital, said that the alcoholic deaths in New York this year "exceed the number who died during the days of the saloon"
 Tt is impossible to estimate the effect which this poisoned liquor has had on the nervous system of those using it and who are not made ill enough to be brought to the hospital for treatment" he said. Tt is clear, however, that li- quor which contains enough poison to kill so many is slowly but sure- ly killing many others"
 Several prominent advocates of prohibition have come to the de- fense of the government in using wood alcohol as denaturant.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
REMINGTON NEWS

Over 50 members were present
 at the Grange Christmas party al
 the hall last night. The children
 furnished a short but interesting
 program. Chester Rowley and Wal ter Miller rendered 8 violin duet and Shirley Prescher gave a reel tation. Henry Winger also gave a recitation and Agnes Ringquist gave a reading. All joined in sing ing Christmas carols. There was q Santa Claus and a grab bag. Ar thur Prescher and Arthur Bacon, who have been playing the piano and violin, respectively, after the meetings of the Grange, were each presented with purse by the members
 The annual meeting of the Con- gregational church will be held at the parish house Thursday evening. There will be supper served at 6:30.
 Installation of the officers of the Grange will take place Tuesday evening, January 4, at Grange hall. Robert Andrews of Burritt Grange, New Britain, will be the installing officer and Mrs. Minnie Walsh will be in charge of refresh ments.
 MT. and Mrs. N. F. Mann have returned to their home on Robbins avenue after spending a few days in Wollaston, Mass, with Mr. and Mrs, H. r. Blake.
 The public hearing on the case of Joseph Angelillo, which was to have been held December 31 at 3 D. m.. has been postponed indef- nitely. The fact that the hearing had been set in the afternoon of the last day Of the year made 1t impossible for several of the mem- bers of the school committee to be present.
 The case of Hagbert Hanson of 3S7 Main street, New Britain. will come before Justice Of the Peace c. s. Barrows tonight in the town hall. Hanson is charged with evad- ing responsibility after he had struck Michael McGinnis on the Berlin turnpike and failed to stop his car. McGinnis suffered broken leg and was taken to New Britain General hospital. Hanson reported to the police of New Britain that he had been held up. Shortly aft erward the police received a call from the hospital to the effect that a man had been struck by an auto near the same place as Hanson claimed to have been held up. II Is that Hanson struck Me Ginnis with his car and failed to stop. The trial was originally set for December IS but was post poned because of McGinnis' in ability to appear.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29

ence of the crowd and to explain their significance.
 The party closed by personal tribute paid by Santa Claus to J. E. Stone. vice. president of the com pany, and the originator of the Christmas party Idea.
 That the useful gifts which were sent to the two local Children's Homes were appreciated Is told in the following letters which have been received:
 1 Stanley Works Office Force City
 Dear Friends:
 I have the pleasure of acknowl- edsing receipt of "A pairs stockings. 50 pairs socks, 63 pairs gloves, one dozen toys. 150 candy canes for the l Children's Home, and wish to thank you sincerely for same. Yours was fine donation. I looked over the contents of the box and thought 1t was great. In this way you have helped us by your sympathetic hearts, your good common sense and your generous spirit. The Children's Christmas boxes will grow consider
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29

Ever since the Stanley Rule & Level Mutual Aid association was organized it has been the hope and the aim of the board of manage ment, that we would someday reach the place where we might have our visiting of the sick done by a train ed nurse.
 Several months ago this idea came forward, with the result that an in vestigation revealed that the Visit ing Nurse association is willing to undertake this work for us.
 Beginning January 3rd, therefore, We are planning to put this new service into effect.
 The plans as made encourage our hope to be able to get full and com plete reports, on all cases within twenty-four hours.
 In order to make the above plans 100 per cent successful, 1t will be necessary for employees to cooperate fully with the Mutual Aid associa :. tion. Every employe should plan to notify the secretary of the Mutual Aid association within four days from the beginning of his or her sickness or accident.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
CLEAN UP STAGE, WALKERS ORDER
New York Mayor Not to Condone
 Filth Productions

New York, Dec. 29 LP - Mayor Walker, who recently imposed 3 a. m. curfew law on night clubs. has now taken up the task of cleaning up the New York stage.
 In conference with theatrical producers yesterday he told them that legal censorship would follow in an effort to keep their theaters free from immoral and suggestive plays.
 Promises of cooperation were generally regarded as possible that a ''czar of Broadway" may evolve from the conference holding a po- sition similar to that of Will Hayes in the motion picture industry.
 Lee Shubert. William A. Brady, David Belasco, Daniel Frohman, Arthur Hopkins, Edgar Selwin. John Golden, Gilbert Miller and Thomas Broadhurst were among those attending the conference. Florenz Ziegfold, George White and Earl Carroll received invitations but did not attend.
 The mayor told the producers that prohibition had come about largely through the refusal of saloon keepers to give in to senti- ment for reform. and that censor- ship had been thrust upon the moving picture industry after it had refused to voluntarily accept it. He suggested an organization of producers to act as their own cen- sors. They mayor asserted that un- less the producers took steps 10 "clean up" the stage he would ask for legislation to give the commits sioner of licenses power to revoke legitimate thcater licenses, which power he now has over the moving picture theaters.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
10000 HOMELESS
 IN FLOOD AREAS
Clearing Skies Bringing Hope Of
 Relief in South

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 29.--iPl- Little relief was felt over the flood situation in the south, caused by the recent torrential rains, though gen. orally clear skies forecast for today brought hope to the areas affected
 The situation is most tense along the Tennessee. Cumberland and Ohio rivers. where more than 6,0OO have been driven from their homes as result of back water from the streams. The death list remained at 13 today, though meagre reports from isolated sections indicated that this toll might be increased when full communications were establish ed again.
 Railroad officials would not pre- dict any immediate relief for traf- fic which has been greatly hampered by the water. Some sections are en- tlrely isolated from rail service and many others were experiencing in- eonvnience from delayed trains.
 River engineers in Memphis an- nounced that the Mississippi was lit- tie more than five feet below flood stage here and expressed fears that the floods anticipated later when the snows begin to melt in the head lands. will cause much destruction in the lower basin. The unusually heavy rains will add to the force of the big flood, they believe.
 Several cities have issued appeals for funds with which to carry on re- lief.
 Nashville, the most severely hurt of any city in the flooded area, had more than 4,000 homeless, with the crest on the Cumberland river not reached yet. The flood there was said to be the worst since 1882. Be- cause of inability of observers to reach the regular river gauge an im- provised gauge had been established in one of the flooded streets. No deaths had been reported there, but relief work will be hampered unless s5,O00 is given for the sufferers.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
MAX IS NOW A WET
Famous Brussels Burgomaster Lines
 Up Against Drys

Brussels. Belgium, Dec. 29 (P - Burgomaster Max. famous for his defiance of the German invaders during the war. has lined up with the vets and is helping to crystal lize the movement for revision of the present moderate prohibition laws.
 He and his supporters argue that the regulation forbidding the sale of strong liquors at retail, while all lowing clubs to sell by the glass, is corrupting the country.
 Addres ssing the Union of Belgian Hotelkeepers and Saloonkeepers, which numbers 100000. Burgomas- ter Max said the present law had rendered temperance hateful by dressing it In the uniform of . gen. darme."
 Prohibitionists are as strongly de- lending the dry movement
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
SAINT -GAUDENS' YOUTH
 FIGHT FOR RECOGNITION
Wonan's Club Hears Son of Famous Sculptor Describe Life of
 His Father.

The Woman's club of New Britain met yesterday afternoon in the First church chapel. The president, Mrs. John c. Loomis, presided and intro- duced the speaker of the afternoon, Homer Saint-Gaudens director of fine arts at the Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, who gave an interesting talk on the life and work of his father. Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
 The senior Saint Gaudens was the son of a French shoemaker, coming to this country when young boy. He received his early art education In the night schools of New York, studying at the Cooper Union and the National Academy. Later at many different times he studied in Paris and Rome. His early life was a. struggle for recognition in his art. He was a tremendous worker, turn ing his hand to anything which would give him a livelihood. This energy combined with an ever cheerful spirit slowly won him friends and a foremost place among the sculptors of his time. He was an artist Of wonderful creative imagi- nation, caring little for theory. but much for ideaiism and sentiment, trying always to study his subject until he could produce the underly- ing characteristics as we'll as the physical details.
 Mir. Saint t-Gaudens illustrated his lecture with pictures of his fathers work, showing the statue Of Hia- watha, Shaw Memorial, Grief, Bust Of General sherman, the Lincoln statues, one of Peter Cooper, a re- lief portrait of Robert Louis Steven son and many others.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
Prominent Southington
 Man Dies in New York

Southington. Dec. 29.-Emerson W. Hazard, aged 73 years, and a prominent photographer in this town for nearly half century, died sud denly last night of heart disease while visiting at the home of his daughter, Mrs. August Kessler. at Pleasantville, N. Y. He left this town Sunday with his wife and daugh- ter Miss Lafayette Hazard, to spend sever;f days in Pleasantville and death came very unexpectedly.
 MT. Hazard had been retired for had served as juryman from this
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29

No one at senior high school de-
 serves greater credit than Andrew Guilliano for the success of the Spanish department at the school.
 He was appointed to the system in 1918.
 He has been active in Spanish af-
 fairs this country and because of his unusual ability, he has had offers
 to travel with teachers through Spain and other Latin countries on educational tours. He was recently appointed vice-consul for Spain for the state of Connecticut. His terri 'tory covers all of Connecticut with the exception of New London.
 A native of Almeria, Spain, he was educated at the Lenire High school In his native city and Trim
 ity college at London. England. He taught Spanish and French at AL meria High school.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
C0R0NER'S JURY FREES OLD MAN
Fisherman Who Ate Dead Pals
 Flesh Explains

Los Angeles, Dec. z9 Pl-Ei s. Kelly, 6s-year-old fisherman, gaunt and enfeebled. was exonerated yes- terday by coroner's jury of re- sponsibility for the death of his companion, James s. Mckinley, 63, strips Of whose flesh Kelly ate to sustain life after the two had drift ed more than eight days in 21- foot boat and the younger man had died of thirst and exposure.
 Big Franc Shrunk
 Kelly, himself near death, was where his boat drifted three days after McKinley's death, and taken to a hospital. His clothing hung loosely on his big frame for he had shrunk from PIC to 120 pounds since he and Mckinley set out on their fishing trip on December 8.
 When they had reached point 16 miles from shore, the engine went dead and they were never able to start 1t again. The storm. which developed several waterspouts, broke over them before they were able to hoist sail, and huge combers deluged the small craft.
 Spilled Precious Water
 Mckinley was 8 clumsy mana big fellow, and he couldn't handle himself very well," Kelly said in explaining how his partner had fallen in the boat and broken one of the gallon water jars.
 "I knew our life depended on the little water we had in those jars" he continued. "but I couldn't con- vince Mckinley of that. He drank on the first day out all but one pint of the water we carried"
 Mckinley insisted upon drinking salt water, Kelly said.
 Partner Went Mad
 "On the third day the old man went stark mad. I had to fight him-not to hurt him or anything, but just hold his hands-try to keep him from hurting me. Twice he was washed overheard, but T reached him and pulled him in.
 After that I guarded the little pint of water which l had saved. I'd stick my finger down into it and rub 1t across my lips. The other man was pretty bad then. I put him in the cabinet and lay down on some sacks.
 After four days of storm we were out of sight of land. Mckin- ley got the idea that l was going to rob him and I had to fight him off some more. He got better after that and helped me with the sails
 Their Strange Compact
 On the fourth day they made their compact that the one who died first should give his flesh to the sur vivor for food. Kelly said the two stood in the little cabin and shook hands solemnly in agreement.
 T lost the next five days" Kelly Tt seemed to me later that we had been out IT or IS days in all. Mckinley died on the morn ing of the eighth day, think. l had put him in the cabin and laid down beside him. I couldn't throw him overheard because he was my friend"
 Yes" Kelly said in answer to a question, T carried out our agree ment."
 Kelly could not continue his nar- rative after reaching the point at , which he sighted the rocks of Santa Catalina Island.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
EVANS WILL RECOVER

George Evans of Holyoke, Mass. who has been at New Britain Gen. eral hospital since Dec. 20. when he cut his throat at the home of his brother-in-l Sidney c. Curran of 1887 Stanley street, was taken off the liet of critical patients today and his recovery is anticipated.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
ably in size when your gifts will get into them. We wish you all very joyful Christmas and prosperous New Year. Thank you!
 Sincerely.
 J. k. kLINGB BERG.

The Stanley Works Office, New Britain, Conn. Dear and Kind Friends:
 The Sisters and Orphans of the Polish Orphanage herewith extend their most sincere thanks to the Stanley Works Office employees, for tkeir kind and most liberal dona- tion of stockings, gloves, and candies to the Orphans for Christmas. The gift is greatly appreciated and words cannot express the grati- tude which we feel. All we can say is: that VIC hope the Almighty God shall repay your kindness and gen. erosity hundred fold.
 Extending to you all the Seasons Greetings, we remain
 Gratefully yours.
 Sisters and Orphans,
 SISTER M. PHILOMENA,
 Superior.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29

town at the superior court on number 0f panels. Besides his wife he leaves three daughters. Mrs. Kessler. Miss Lafayette Hazard. of this town. and Mrs. Charles Glover. of Philadelphia The body will be brought to this town.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
CROPS FAIL. FAMINE FOLLOWS

Derbent, Caucasia, Russia, Dec. 2s P-Crop failures, followed by heavy snowfalls, have caused fam inc over a wide area of Daghestan. Starvation conditions also are af- fecting the animal life of the dis trict, in the Andi area eagles carry ing off and devouring 42 sheep.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29

At the sales committee meeting last week, Vice President and Sales Manager Joseph E. Stone was pre- sented with a silver pitcher. the oc- casion being his 25th wedding ami versary. The presentation speech was made by P. F. King.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29

The following young ladies at the Hardware and Steel plant are today wearing diamonds as a result of en- gasaments announced during the Christmas season. They are as fol- lows: Sophie Monko to Albert Sa- gan; Helen Rus2yk 10 Anthony Man kus; Helen Xakrzewska to Charles Guibin, Isabelle Roy to Albert Chrondin of Georgetown, Conn; and Gertrude Donlan to Joseph Duly of Hartford Conn.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29

Mothers; s7.77 will buy an over coat for the boy tomorrow at the New York Sample Shop, S57 Main St, Be early.--Advt.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29

George Semas has completed ten years service with the company and has been presented with Ten Year Service pin.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29

Charles E. Andruss, Sr., pen sioner of the company died at his home on South Burritt street on employ of the company on August 6, 1870 and worked in Department at the Hardware and Steel plant until October, 1916, when he was placed on the pension list. Many of the older employees at the plant remem- Der MT. Andruss and heard of his death with deep sorrow.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
Miss Theresa J. McNulty
 Married in New York
Especial to the Herald)s

(SpeClal to the Herald)e
 New York, Dec. 29 P)-Miss Theresa J. McNulty, formerly of New Britain, Conn.,, was married here yesterday to George A. Thomas an accountant, of 40 West 10th street, New York. The marriage was performed by Deputy City Clerk Joseph J. Mccormick in the chapel of the municipal building.
 The bride who gave POI West 105th street, New York, as her pres ent address, was born in New Britt ain, the daughter of William and Theresa J. McNulty. MT. Thomas is native of Cleverly, Wisconsin, son of George and Lena Thomas.
 Mothers: Tomorrow you can buy a suit for the boy for sS.55 at the New York Sample Shop, 357 Main St. Be early.-Advt.
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New Britain herald., 1926-12-29

On Wednesday and Thursday. be- fore Christmas, employees in the fol- lowing departments of the Hardware and Steel plant held their monday Christmas parties-Service depart ment, Traffic department, Order de- partment, Treasury department, Piece Work department. Many gifts Were exchanged. Music and speak ing added to the joyousness of the occasion. In each case there was g delicious luncheon served on beauti- fully decorated tables. Great fun was had when the presents were opened.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29

Rule ard Level plant bowling team standings;
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Hancock Point.

Mrs. Justin johnson, with children.
has returned to Fairfield, after a two
weeks visit with her parents
Mrs. Harriet Young spent last week
at her home here, returning to Winter
Harbor Saturday. where she has pur-
chased house and will care for her
mother, Mrs. Nancy Wright.
A. W. Gordon and wife, Of Augusta.
spent Sunday with relatives here.
Fred Young and wife, of Wilton,
spent few days recently with his
mother. Mrs. Young was ninety-one
years old Tuesday and enjoyed receiv.
ing many cards, gifts of candy and one
hundred beautiful pinks and roses.
Miss Marcia Ball, r. NJ, Is at the
Hurley hospital, caring for Mrs. Pearl
Coombs
w. W. Gallison and daughter Ruth
and Mrs. L. c. Ball and daughter
Grace, attended the graduation Of
Elisa Ball, from Bangor high school
last Friday.
Miss Minnie Ball is home from Man.
hester, Mass, where she has been
teaching.
Mrs Rosa Penney, who has been at
tending Castine normal school, is ex-
pected home Tuesday.
Sunday evening, June ~, children's
day concert will be given at the South
Hancock church. The children from
Hancock, Mt. Desert Ferry and South
Hancock will unite in this service.
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services of Mrs. Scammon's aunt, Mrs.
Emeline Jarvis, whose remains were
brought from New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Dyer and
daughter and Mrs. Della Lord were in
Bangor last week.
Mrs. Esther Donnell is at Sullivan
for few days with her mother, Mrs.
Phoebe Havey, who is in poor health.
Friends of Mrs. Theodate Gordon
Peters were shocked to- learn of her
death at her home at North Sullivan
early Sunday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs F. A. Dillingham; of Or
rington were Sunday visitors at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Scam
mon
About sixty Masons attended SER
vices at the Methodist church Sunday
afternoon, and listened to an appropri-
ate sermon by Rev. Harry Taylor.
After the service, the local Masons
served ice-cream at the town hall to
the visiting members.
T Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Bragdon and
daughter attended the graduation ex-
ercises at Machias normal school Fri
day. Joe Bragdon was a member Of
the graduating class.
Paul Marston, former principal of
F. H. S., with friends from Conway,
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SedEwick.
Portland

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Thursday, for a few days. ser;
PAM Byard is suffering from d a., So HI
ons case of blood poisoning III Ills
h" Iiowrence Hagerthy is home 1roii'
aantaj college for the summer. swami
Wporcv Eaton of Allston, Mass, s 4pa,.
few DAYS recently with MS iiio'io-
Mrs. Hattie Eaton. prooL1ine
WI Mrs Grace Moore Of Brook,ihe'
Mass, is visiting Mrs. c. n. hhouad +o
NJ and Mrs. F. H. Smith motoreu ~
ReIfast June IL, returning MohoaS III
Miss Lois Cole of Meriden, Conn. IS
spending her vacation at Reacn u,e%
q Z. Cole, with his wife ana oaus II
tor barbara, of Meriden, conn, az :,
here for the summer, at Reach "o
Thev were accompanied by Charies
Gray of Kittery. a Eos-
Jay Small, Elmer Bridges ana f Psr
ter Young, who are employeo III o,"a
Harbor, spent the week-en at ho onoe
NJ and Mrs Howard Davis came
from Newfield last week. Mrs. DAVIS
n1es Miss Marion circuit, Oldest daugn-
W. ~ frederic circuit Of this place:
She was graduate of S. H. s., class OF
1000 ranking second in her class;
S;nca then she has taught school and
attended normal school. She IS
talented young lady, and has most OF
friends. A reception was held TOT
her Saturday evening, at the nome OF
her father. Her many friends exteno
congratulations. .1,n
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