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New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
RORABACK TELLS
 ABOUT BENEFITS Explains Electric Merser-NO
 Opposition Heard

Hartford, Feb. 19 Pl-There was no opposition to the proposed mer- ger of the Connecticut Light and Power company. the Meriden Gas and Electric company, the Wood bury Electric company and the Westport Electric company at a hearing for the approval of the merger before the public utilities commission In the state capitol to- day,
 Edward NJ. Day, representing the Connecticut Light and Power com pany, said that the identity of the Meriden, Woodbury and westport companies would be lost following the merger and that the Connecti cut Light and Power would issue 66,912 shares of stock at s10o a share to secure the properties In .volved in the merger.
 J. Henry Roraback said that many substantial economies could be effected through the proposed merger and that 1t was probable that the power resources of the Connecticut Light and Power com pany would be connected with those Of the Eastern Connecticut Light and Power company which Is now owned by the Connecticut Electric Service company.
 Mir. Roraback gave figures show ing the growth of the Connecticut Light and Power company since 1917, saying that then It had sixty one miles of transmission lines, whereas now it has l5S miles. He predicted a new era for gas com. ranies, saying that it was finding a field wherein 1t would not compete with electricity.
 Irving W. Day Of Waterbury, Charles Learned, representing the Meriden company, and C, L. Camp bell. secretary and treasurer of the lConnecticut Light and Power com. pany, favored the merger.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
City Items

Theodore Griswold of T6 Francis street has been transferred from the Newport Naval Training sta- ton to the sub base at New Lon- don.
 Troop l, Girl Scouts. will hold Its regular meeting tonight at tho South church. A special feature will be a nature talk on Connectl- cut birds by Clifford Dickinson,
 Valkyrlan lodge will meet thls evening at 7:3O o'clock. After tho meeting a social will be held and refreshments served.
 Orange County Fresh made butter 63c h., 2 for sl.0j, Special for Saturday. National Tea Importers, l23 Main St.--advt.
 Strictly fresh Elm Hlll Eges 55c a dog, National Tea Importers, 123 Main St,-advt.
 A. r. Marsh, secretary of tho Motor Truck Association of Con- nocticut and Jesse r. Atwater, trat- tic manager for the American Hard ware corporation attended the meet ing of the Now England Traffic league at Boston yesterday. Edmund Coogan, clerk at the New Britain post office, has hccn trans fcrred to Daytona, Florida, and left today for that state,
 Bernard A, Coyle, formerly con- nectcd with the New Britain post office but now in the same work at Los Angeles, is visiting relatives in this city.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
Fire Threat in New Haven
 Work of Angry Woman

New Haven. Feb. 10 TH-Firc Marshal NJ. J. Fleming, having been called upon to investigate receipt by I. Oppcr of IL letter threatening 10 set fire 10 a building in State street, completed his task today and said tho letter was written by a woman formerly employed by Oppcr. It was apparently written because she. had lost her place.
 The marshal found no connection between the letter and the fire a few nights ago in d house occupied by Oppcr's son. or d fire in down. town business block ownr,. by Op- Der q year ago. The cause of the sci fires had not been cleared un but although Opper had appealed for protection there was lack of cvi- dcnce to connect the writer of the letter with the fires. the marshal said.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
BRITISH PRESS
 SOMEWHAT ANXIOUS
Worried Lest March 8 Might
 Undo Good Of LOCarno

London, Feb, l9 Wl--Thc British press is engaged in much spccula- ton as to whether March s, the date set for ushcring Germany into tho League Of Nations and voting her q permanent scat in the league coun- ell, will perpotuate the results Of tho locarno conference or prove the blackcst day in the leagues history because Of the efforts to get per manont seats in the council also for Poland, Spain and Brazil.
 British public sentiment, regard less Of party ottiIiution, following such leaders as Niscount Grey, inc former foreign secretary, apparently is solidly united against the granting Of permanent seats to these nations, Many attempts have been made to learn the true position of Sir Austen Chamberlain, the foreign secretary, and 10 discover whether he has given any pledge to Premier Brland oi France binding Great Britain to sup port a larger council.
 The New Statesman describes the movement for allotting extra pcrma- nent seats as q French plan 10 Crc- ate Latin Bloc" which would sccl; to 'neutralize German influence. ' This journal says the proposal to en- large the council is "a breach of faith with the Germans and q blow aimed at the very heart of the Leagne of Nations" It asserts that Poland. Spain and Brazil have been led by an error Of judgment and "too much self conceit" 10 mak' themselves the "catspaw Of French policy"
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
Coolidge Still in Bed :.
 Nursing His Hard Cold

Washington. Feb. 10 tF'-Pr"N- don't Coolidge cancelled today's cab inct meeting and remained in bed, seeking relief from the heavy cold from which hc is suffering.
 The cabinet session and confer cncc with Director Lord Of the bud get bureau, which also was called of. were the only morning engage mon,s of the president. ue planned 10 get up later in tho day and go 10 the executive offices for his semi weekly conference with newspaper correspondents
 White House officials reiterated today that the president was suffer ing only from q cold. His pulse and temperature, they said, were normal, and by remaining in bed he was merely seeking 10 conserve his strength.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
Suggests Col. House Be
 Asked to Aid FarmrS

Washington, Feb. 19 H(-Com- mrntlng on the published writings of Edward M. House, for many years personal adviser of President Will son, Representative Howard, demo- crat, Nebraska, suggested in inc house yesterday that he be sent for by congress to solve the agricultural relief problem,
 IL vas evident from his writings, Mr, Howard said that mo great step has ever been taken by our nation without the advice of Mr. House, v and that President Wilson made q mistake every time he didn't act as House would have had him."
 Had Colonel House lived earlier" MT Howard continued. lngersoll would not have had to deliver his lecture on the mistake of Moses, be- cause Moses would not have made any. If Colonel House had been pres ent," the Nebraska representative added. Napoleon would not have deposed Josephine"
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
Four Alleged Communists Quit Jobs at Hudson, Mass.

Hudson, Mass, Feb. 19 (P--Four members of the sO-callrd" commun- Iisiic community" have loft their places of employment, it was rovcal- cd today in connection with th" Irhargos against the colony made by Rev, John T. Mullen, pastor of St. MichaorS Roman Catholic church. Peter DcrcSon, accused hy Rev. Mullen of having threatened him for his statements, left his work in a Sho" factory last night it was learn od and his wife came 10 draw his pay. Three others in another plant did tho same thing. Nothing could be learned as 10 their whereabouts, but it was reported BercSon had gone 10 Boston.
 Since Rev. Mullcn's charges that a Christian woman was buried with
 only a "communistic" funeral, mem
 hers of the colony have refused to
 talk with strangers or anyone sus-
 pectcd of having any official conncc- | tion.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
Harold Durant Asks to Be
 Admitted to Bar Again

Waterbury. Feb. 19 P(-Harold R. Durant, formerly prosecuting at torney of the Waterbury city court anl more recently managing editor or Inc Famous Players motion pie turr industry today applied for re- admission 10 the Connecticut BaI association.
 As a representative from Guil- ford in the last session of the logis- laturc he was one of the house lenders. Mir. Durant, an authority on concgc athletics and a literary figure of some prominence, was dis barred here in 1907 by Judge Shumway in superior court on charges growing out of q divorce case in which he ngnrcd as counsel,
 He was specifically charged with oncoura ging witness, a Mrs, Del kcecamp. 10 periuro her testimony.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
PUTNAM BANK RECORDS
 ARE BEING SEARCHED
Auditors for State and Estate Arc Going Back Years to
 Trace Funds.

Putnam, Conn., Feb. 1s tP -- Following up disclosures and con- fessions made 'by G. Harold Gn- patric during three days Of exam- nation here and in Hartford, |. second audit of the books Of the wrecked First National bank of Putnam was started this morning.
 George A Conin, receiver of the dcfunct institution, said that the audit would be thorough one and that the bank records for the past years would be studied in the search for clues that may lead 10 the recovery Of funds totaling thousands that have not been ac- counted for. 1T will be several days, Mir. Coffin said, before this audit is completed.
 Gilpatric was again at the bank today ready 10 explain, if possible. items that do not appear clear to the receiver. Gilpatric remarked several times during the hearings that if he could have access 10 tho records he might be able to throw more light on transactions in which the receiver was interested.
 The former bankers optimism and personality which, despite his permanent blindness and the long prison term ahead of him. have been conspicuous during the three days Of questioning. did not fail him today. As record after record was gone over by the receiver and Gilpatric's former secretary the convicted embezzler gave suggcn tions called for varions reports and discussed financial transactions with the receiver as banker would converse on present day topics with his co-workcrs. Gilpatric will remain at bis fathers home in Putnam during the new audit Of the banks rec. ords.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
DESTITUTE POLISH WOMAN ASKS FOR BROTHERS MONEY
Asks Chief Hart To Send Her Part Of Dead Relatives
 Estate

Asking Chief of Police William C. Hart to help her to receive q part of the money Jeff hy her brother, John Sams"l, who lived on Booth street before he died. Mrs. Anna Krawczie, of Zawodorc Poczta Myz- niec. Poland wrote him pathetic letter, which he received yesterday,
 Mrs. krawCzic stated that she and her family are in need, and that she learned of her brothers death through her sister. Mrs. Rozaliya Wioczorek, S7 Camp street, New Britain. Tho Polish woman was un- der the impression that her brother died last year. but on investigation, Detective Sergeant George C. Ell ingcr found that the man had died in 1922.
 IL was discovered that he had sG0o insurance. but he was sick for a long while before his death, and his illness together with funeral eX- pcnscs, ate up the entire S600.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
Johann Emil Carlson

News of the death of Johann Emil Carlson at his home in Gothcnhcrg. sweden, on January q was received hy Patrolman AXol Carlson of e Prospect street, in recent letter.
 He had lived in Montana for morr than %5 years. About two years ago he returned 10 his home in Sweden and had since made that place his residence Just before leaving this country he visited with his son in this city. Besides patrolman Carl son, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Sven MaEnussen of Hartford, and his wife and four daughters in Sweden.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
DIVORCE FINALLY GRANTED

Chicago, Feb. l9 P, -- Albert K. Bland, business man of oak Park. q suburb, was granted q divorce from Mrs, Charlotte Leland today. ending thrco years of litigation which came after Mrs. Leland wrote q long letter of confession Of indis- irr'tions with the Rev. Carl D Case, former Oak Park minister.
 The Rev. Mir. Case took inc case
 10 the state supreme court in an ct- fort to cEar his name and today's decree was written in thc court which denied the divorce only to he reversed by the high court, Mir, Case recently resigned his pastoratr
 and went south for "his health"
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
East Boston Garage
 Wrecked by EXDIosion

Boston, Fob. 70 tP)-An East Boston garage. in which Carl Good win, son Of Registrar Prank A.. Goodwin, operates a battery service station. was partly wrecked by an explosion today.
 A gas meter in Goodwin's section .of the huilding blew out. shattcrng windows and tearing down a door, Gas was released and il was only .a'tor an inspector for the gas com pany bad donncd mask that ho was able to shut it off.
 The building is situated in n .thiCkly populated residential sec Ition and many persons were frightened by the noise Of the blast.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
WILD AUTOIST RUNS DOWN MAN
Danbury Cripple Badly Injured
 by Unidentified Driver

Danbury Feb. 19 (PA--Local and state police are searching for the driver of an automobile which late last night ran down and seriously injured Joseph J. IEcrnand, para lvtiC near the corner of Main and North streets, and sped on without stopping. The car carried no lights and Mr. lFcrpand declares that in" drivcr shouted to him as he ap- preached that he would run him down if he did not get out of the way.
 Both of MT. Tcrnanl's legs were broken and he received other severe injuries.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
5 Hurt at Lowell.

Lowell, Mass, Feb. l9 Pt--At least five persons were injured when q gasoline train on tho New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, today collided with q switching cn- zine in tho Lincoln street yards here. The train was bound from Lowell to Framingham. The known injured are James Grove, Lowell; Charles Macombcr, New Bedford; ]. J. Lager. md R, J, Baker, both of Taunton; and DayiG Bacon, Now Haven, Conn.
 It was said that none of these was injured seriously.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
Mrs. Josephine Anderson

Mrs. Josephine Anderson, well known resident of this city for o7 years, who died yesterday morning at the home Of her son, John E. Anderson of 70 Woodland street, will he laid at rest tomorrow after noon with services at Erwin chapel. Rev. Dr. Abel A. Ahlqus', pastor or the First Lutheran church. will off1ciate. Intormcnt will be in Fair view cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
Wife Calls Sheriff as She
 Hears Hubby BrOadcasting

Chicago, Feb. 10 P(--Errant hns' bands should not sing over the radio,
 Harry Gcise, radio singer said so last night after being arrested on complaint Of his divorced wife for heinz in arrears in alimony pay mcnts.
 Gcisc vanished last April, and last night, Mrs. Geiso, idly twirlng the lials of her radio. heard familiar voice singing How D'You Do." It was Gcisc broadcastinC from q sta ton just outside Chicago. II" Was found there by a deputy sheriff to- day.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
Has Woman Arrested, He
 Himself Is COnYictetd

New York, Feb. 19 R - Kath- erine Poillon, long known 10 the police as one of the Pillow sisters. was released today on a charge of picking pockets, when her accuser was given a suspended sentence for public mtoxication after his wallet was found in his clothes.
 Godfrey Ctzingcr. of Bridgeport, Conn, had Miss Pillon arrested near the Grand Central station last night, charging that she had tried to take his purse containing $g5G, from his hip pocket. A po- licoman testified that the wallet. containing st91. was found in Gtzinger's overceat pocket
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
Public Buildings Bill
 Is Approved by Committee

Washington, Feb, l9 fF' -~ The slG5. .oo0,00o public buildings bill, passed recently by the hous" was Hp- proved today hy the senate public buildings committee with two amendments. Chairman Fcrnald "N- poets 10 report it to the senate Mon Gav and ask for carly consideration,
 Under inc senate commit''e amendments, not more than $5,ooo,- 900 of the fund could he expended Tn any one state in any one year and sites already purchased would be given preference as locations for new buildings.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
g HORSES RrRNEp TO DEATH

Louisville, Feb. 19 R,-Twenty- three blooded saddle horses perished in a fire of undetermined origin origin which destroyed the Howell Riding Academy here early today. The damage was estimated at S5c,- ooo. Onr animal a brood mare valued at Sl0,ooo, escaped. The other animals died amid screams Of pain and terror as the flames en- veloped the buildings.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
BIRDS ARE STARVING

Boston, Feb. 19 LP - Quail are having a hard time just now and if additional snow and ice gathers on tho ground q very substantial pro- portion of these birds may be lost. Director William C. Adams, of the state division of fisheries and game warned today when he sent out an appeal 10 srortsmen's associations and bird clubs 10 feed the quail.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
Turkey to Grant |. s.
 Most Favored Treatment

E0nsIantinopIo. Fob. 19 PI--TNo American High Commissioner, Rear Admiral Mark L. Bristl, and the Turkish Foreign Minister, Tewfik RuShdi Boy, have signed q Modus Niyendi assuring the rnitcr States most favored nation commercial treatment for six months. and con- seouontly oXompting America from the increased Turkish customs du- ties.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
Darien's Rum Runners
 Nemesis Gets Another

Darien. Feb. le Pl-Motorcycle Officer Amos Anderson made hts second liquor seizure since return to patrol duty on the Boston post road, during last night when he took Clarence wichtman, Of Attleboro. Mass, who had in hls machine six barrels Of fluid marked scotch malt extract" which had the odor Of alcohol
 Anderson had R stern chase dur ing which he fired several shots Later t was found that one bullet pierced the car. Each barrel had Ts gallons Of auid,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
Deaths S
John NJ, Peel,

Relatives in this city have rccciv- ed word of the death of John M. Peck at the home of his daughter. Mrs Hattie Eisclic of Buffalo, N. T.. He was SC years old The funeral was in tn" chapel in Evergreen cemetery, New Haven, this afternoon tat 3:30 o'clock.
 He was born February q. 1Sfo. .and Is survived hy daughter. Mrs. f'iSclie; q son, Sumner II. Peck of Brooklyn, x. r.; three sisters. Mrs. Mary J. stanley and Mrs. William H. Hart of this city, and Mrs. F. Louise Wizard of Jackson Heights, x, Y.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown us during our re- cont bereavement in the death of our beloved daughter. Dorothy Ma rie: also for the beautiful floral of fcrinCs received. We especially wish 10 thank Department 30 of tho Stanley Rule & Level Co.
 Mir and Mrs. John Swanson.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
Women Meet to Pray
 For Missions Success

Members of the women's mis- sionary societies Of nine cooperating churches of the city are meeting at the Trinity NJ. F. church this after noon for their annual day of prayer for missions. A program Of music is being carried out. Petitions are being made for missions at home and abroad.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
HELEN WINS AGAIN.

Bcaulieu, France, Feb, 19 Pl- Two more decisive victories today marked the progress of Helen Wills, thc American champion. through the women's singles Of tho Bcanlicu ten his tournament. She defeated Miss Emily Wright, so, so, and Mrs, Randolph Lycett, 60, s-1.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
FILINGS NS. ATTRACTIONS

Dentists will extract other things besides teeth in the future. accord ing 10 action taken at a dinner hy the members of the New Britain Dental society at thc Rurriit hotel last evening. The dauiis's voted 10 ioin tho New Britain Credit Bureau after hearing a talk hy Captain Harry Haynes, director of the bu- rGau
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
La Coste Springs Surprise
 By Beating Richards

New York, Feb. 19 P,-Rene La Coste of France, Wimbledon cham pion, sprang q surprise today by conquering Vincent Richards. Amer ica's third ranking star, in the quar- ter-finals of the national indoor ten his championship. The scores were G-4, 6-2.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
BIG BUS WRECKED
 NEAR WALLINGFORD
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10 the Pittsburgh express which left this city for Providence and Boston at s o'clock. The wrecking train from the Midway station was brought into service and the tracks were cleared in four hours. Several sections of rail and a number Of ties which buckled when the train left the track were replaced.
 The deralment was caused by the brake rigging of the forward car dropping onto the rails.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
MILLIONS BEING WASTED

Washington, Feb. l9 Pl-Less than 50 per cent efficiency in road construction is wasting millions of dollars a year in this country, T. Warren Allen of the bureau of pub lie roads today told the house roads committee, which has before 1t q bill carrying $1G5, ,o00, GOO for a two- year federal aid road program.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
Charles F.. Carlson

Funeral services for Charles F. Carlson of BAG Church street were held this afternoon at ? o'clock at the First Lutheran church. Rev, Dr. Ahel A. Ahlquist ofiiciated, h. torment was in Fairvi"w cemetery.
 The pail hearers were Linus John- son, Alfred Johnson, AdolNh Han son. John Abrahamson. Charles Bcrggren, Charles Carlson The floral bearers were Morris Josophson, Ed ward Linn and Sigfrid Sandstrom.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
CLAIMS 1.G5O,a65 POPULATION

Los Angeles, l'Hb. 19 Pl-This city with it's perennial contention that tho national census never does it Justice, today claimed q popula- tton of 1,6jo,3G5, The claim Is cal cnlated by multiplying the number of names in tho directory by 2.55.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19

Recent Turkish legislation placed q fax on commodities imported from countries which had not signed com- morciaI treaties with her. The United States, as one Of the conn tries without a treaty would have
 been taxed eight times the duty as sosSed on merchandise coming from countries having treaties with the Turks,
 American goods imported hy Turkey arc valued at about $7.000,- 00o annually, consisting chiefly of automobiles, agricultural imple- mcntS and flour.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
Nathan lSabula

The body of Nathan Bahula. 15 year old son of Mir and Mrs. Bar tholomcw Bahula Of Booth street, was laid at rest following services at Sacred Heart church this morn ing at 7:45 o'clock. Intormont was in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
Theodore DuhCk

Funeral services for Theodore nubck, five weeks old son Of Mir and Mrs. John Dubek of @ol Beaver street, were held at Sacred Heart church this morning at ! o'clock, lnterment was in Sacred Heart Ccme'crV
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
COUNTESS GIVEN WRIT OF HABEAS
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Continued From First Page) is 10 be produced within threo weeks.
 Greville Collins. manager Of the production, today announced the probable time of the opening, and said that lie had received cable. gram from the countess saying she hoped to be present for the first performance.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
Funerals
HrnrN CcMinski

The funeral of Henry Cewinski. four year old son of Mr. and Mrs, Anthony Ccwinski of 9l Silyer street was held this morning at Sacred Heart church at 7;46 o'clock. m- torment was in Sacred Heart ccmc- tcry.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
BOLLERER'S
r0SA SHOP

NEW SHIPMENT OF SINGING BIRDS German Choppers, English Prppericd Can nrics. Gold Punches. Isull linChCs, Para l,rcts. TriColorrd SiarlinES, BrnTiliHn Cardinals.
 TGREETING CARpSl sa West Main st.. lrrof. BldEl Tel. sS6. The Telegraph Florist of New Britain
New Britain herald., 1926-02-19
TREASURY STATEMENT Treasury balance .,, SS22, 2,52l.SSi

New York-Exchanges, 1,0oo, ,ooo,- 000: balances, 90,000,0o
 Boston -- Exchanges, 69,o00,Qo0; balances, ?S,ooO.0oO.