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New Britain herald., 1926-02-06
BURBANK CONVINCED HE HAS THE HEALING TOUCH
Plant Wizard Claims He can Cure Some People by Simply Lay
 ing on Hands

Santa Rosa Calf, Feb. 6 CI1 ---- Power to cure the III by the laying on of hands" is claimed by Luther Burbank, plant wizard in whose re- cent announcement regarding his views on religion caused a sensa- tion.
 Burbank said he had demonstrat- ed his power 10 heal in two or three hundred cases and could relate re- suits that would almost make your hair stand up."
 Conviction that he is possessed of a psychic personality was expressed by the scientist today following a visit 10 his hone by Konradi Leitner. Swiss psychologist,
 After discussing with Leitner the powers of personal magnetism Burbank told of a number of his ex- pcrionces in healing the sick
 "Why, many years ago my nearest neighbor was dying" he is quoted as saying. -Four doctors gave him up He sent for me and I went to his bedside. He told mo I am going tc die tonight told him You are go- ing to get well. Tomorrow morning I will see you at your wood pile as usual He was there next morning That is only one of so many cases.
 The power lis not supernatural, i Burbank added. And bear in minc that l will not allow the afflicted to be brought to me as I cannot have my door thronged with patients. am far too busy to take on any morr work than l have now on hand"
New Britain herald., 1926-02-06
RELIEF FUND
Newspapers Handling Subscriptions For the Time Bclng-\bOut S2 COG on Hand-Citizcn'S Coal Go. Sup plies Fuel.

Efforts to build up relief fund for the purpose of taking care of those left destitute after deaths and injuries of the family heads In the North X Judd disaster have been temporarily left in the hands of the newspapers until such time as it is possible to determine the needs of the families.
 There is some S2,00O now avail able for the immediate wants and i1 is felt that this amount will sup ply the needs for a week or so, after which it will be judged what sum will be necessary and whether it will be advisable to attempt systema- ,Ized plan of obtaining more money.
 The actual expenditure of the money is in the hands of the local chapter of the Ited Cross. Curtis Shrldon has already taken steps to see that the families of the victims have supplies of food and so forth,
 The newspapers have offered their aid in handling any amounts that ircaders may see fit to subscribe and this will be turned over to Mir. Shel- don as fast as it comes in.
 The Herald has already pledged $lpO as it's gift. Tn addition ther, was $500 turned in today by Bur gess W. Jones Of Linden street. Tn Citizens Coal Co, has donated S1o.0' direct to Mr. Sheldon and has aIs' supplied those families which wer' in need of coal with enough to carr, them over q while.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-06
MOVIE STARS MOTHER
 KILLED IN CAR CRASH
Mrs. Provost Dead, Myrtle Stedman and Al Chris
 tie Injured

los Angeles, Feb. 6 Rs--Mrs. II. Provost mother of Marie Provost, the film star, was killed, and Al Christie, screen comedy producer, and Vera Stedman, motion picture actress, were injured In an automo- bile accident last night, near Lords burg, N. M,. according to word re- ceived here early today.
 The accident occurred when the car, a heavy machine owned by Miss Stedmon, overturned while travelling about 80 miles an hour, the message said. Mrs, Provost suffered a broken spine and a fractured skull, dying before medical aid could be sum moned.
 Christie and the actress narrowly escaped death, being pinned under the machine. Both were rescued q few moments after the accident by occupants of a passing car, Miss Stedman sustained bruises and decorations about the face and lower limbs, while Christie escaped with a lacerated arm and head,
 A chauffeur named Todd, who was riding in the front seat with Christie who was driving, apparently was unhurt.
 The producer and Miss Stedman were taken 10 a hospital at Lords burg.
 The party left Hollywood last Wednesday for Palm Beach, Fla Mrs. Provost was to have beer Joined there by her daughter
New Britain herald., 1926-02-06
WOODS WILL 60 LIMIT IN PUSHING
 CASE GROWING OUT OF DISASTER AT
 N.&J. J.PLANT;; NOW PR0bING DEEPER
TREASURY DEPT. ASKS
 VOLSTEAD ACT CHANCE
Department Makes RecOm- mendatiOns to Meet New
 Prohibition Conditions

Washington. Feb. LT-The treasury has drafted recommenda- tions for series of changes in the Nolsted act and other statutes hay ing to do with enforcement Of prohi- bitlon. in order to meet new condi- tions,
 The proposed changes were draft cd by Assistant Secretary Andrews in the light of his experiences as chief enforcement officer and have been approved by Secretary Mellou They will be submitted to congress immediately.
 The character of the changes de- sired was not disclosed at the trea- sury today but there were indica- tions that the program included ap- plication of a graduated scale of penalties to differentiate between wholesale violations and hip pocket Cffenses.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-06
TWO WITH SAME NAME MAY SOLVE PARENTAGE Women Seeking Share of Clark's Estate May Be
 Another's Daughters

St. Joseph Mo. Feb. { (4> co The late Senator William Andrews Clark, copper king Of Montana, was not the father Of the three women who claim to be his daugh- tars, and ask a share in his s5O,- 000,00Q estate, Mrs. Amanda Cor trell, 73, aunt of the three con- testants, said last night,
 In an interview with the St. Jo- seph Gazette. Mrs. Cortreil said that the late Senator Clark was not her brother the William Andrews Clark, Stewartsville, Mo-, druggist, who deserted his wife and three small daughters to elope in 1879 with a family servant.
 The daughters Of the druggist, now Mrs. Addic Miller of Denver; Mrs. Fife McWilliams of Clarks- dale, and Mrs. Alma Hines of Or rick. Mo, have instituted proceed ings to prove the millionaire cop. per man was their father.
 Both men taught school neal Clarksdalc, Mo, but in other re. spects their careers are said 10 have differed. The Cortrclls said tht druggist Clark was born in In. diana in 1S45. obtained a schoo education in that state and camt 10 Missouri in 1865, settling witt his parents near the site of Clarks dale. In 1869 he married Kat, Brooks, ncighbor. Shortly befor his marriage he entered the drus business. continuing to operate hi store until his elopement.
 Who's Who in America" state that the late senator was born il , Conncllsville, Pa, in 1889, WE educated in law at Mount Pleas ant Iowa, taught school in Mis- souri in 1S59-6O and went to Mon tana in 1863. He was married i 1869 to Kate Stnuffer of Councils vile.
 In 1877 when Senator Clark wa grand master of the Montan Masons and during 1878, when h led the Butte battalion in the Ne Percc Indian campaign, Clark, th druggist was still a Stowartsvill storekeeper, said Mrs. Cortrell.
 The three nieces of Mrs, CoTtrel who claim to be daughters Of tn copper king, are Mrs. Addie Mile of Denver; Mrs. Fife McWiliam of Clarksdale, Mo. and Mrs. Alm Hines of Orrick, Mo.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-06
SPRINGFIELD BANKER DIES
Frederick Harris. Aged i%, Was President of Third National - Identified With it 50 Years.

Springfrld, Mass, Feb. C CA' - Frederick Harris, 7&. president Of the Third National bank and tdenti- acd with it for more than so years, died suddenly last night in his home. Death was unexpected and was due to heart attack, Mir. and Mrs. Harris had postponed q trip to Flori- da because of Mir. Harriss illness, which had not been considered seri- ous.
 Mir. Harris. native of this city. entered tho bank at the age of l9 when his father. the late Frederick II. Harris, was cashier and succeed cd 10 the presidency at his fathers death in 1911. He was director of the Springfield Fire and Marine ln' surance company, the Holyoke Wa trr Power company, the Springfield Holyokc and Northampton Street Railway companies. He served as alderman many years ago and later IS school committeeman.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-06
FIRE CAUSES LOSS
 PLACED AT S200,000
Old Hewitt Mansion at MamarO,
 neck, N. Yy Destroyed
SNOW HAMPERS FIREMEN
One Fireman Has Legs Broken when He Is Thrown From Truck Which Gets stuck in Snowdrift-Housc Was Vacant.

Mamaroneck, x, Yn Feb. s P}-- Fire, of undetermined origin, today swept the old Hewitt mansion at the tip of Oriental Point, and caused damage at more than S200,000.
 The mansion was unoccupied. At one time it was the home of former Mayor Abraham s, Hewitt of New York, latef the residence Of Henry M. F'lagler, Standard Oil executive, and still more recently was taken over by David W, Griffith. motion picture producer. IL was owned by a syndicate.
 Bremen had difficulty in getting their heavy trucks through the blocked roads, Morris Carpen- ter, Mamaroneck fireman, was thrown from truck as it numbered through the drifts, and had both legs broken. He was taken to a Portchester hospital.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-06
WONDERFUL WELCOME
 IS GIVEN ]. s. LINER
Southampton, Eng, Turns Out En Masse to Greet
 |. $. Heroes

Southampton, Eng. Feb. 6 Pl-- The United States liner President Roosevelt, savior of the crew of the British steamer Antinoe, was welcomed by the roar of sirens and whistles from all the craft in the harbor when she arrived today from Bremerhaven on her return trip 10 New York.
 The men Of the Aquitania and Majestic, alongside which she dock ed, shouted their greetings to the crew of the American vessel es- pecially to those selected for honors today because Of the personal part they played in the Antinoe rescue.
 Captain Rose of the Antinoo was conspicuous in the crowd of the behagged pier, Sir Philip Cunlitfc- Lister. president of the board Of trade; Captain Luke McNamee, American naval attache in Lon- don, and other officials congratu- lated Captain Fried of the Presi- dent Roosevelt and the other members of the rescue crew who lined up on deck to greet the of ficial party as it came over the sangway.
 Captain Fried received the visi. tors at the head of the gangWay, and after an exchange of greetings presented his officers and the lite boat crew to Sir Philip, who shook hands and talked with each man, warmly congratulating all in the name Of the king on their heroism, Lord Apsley, president Of the Southampton Pilots association, presented Captain Fried with an ebony walking stick in the name of the association.
 Welcomed into the harbor by a continuous roar of whistles and sirens, mingled with the cheers of thousands of persons gathered or the pierheads, the liner vas bearded shortly before noon by q delegation headed by the president of the board of trade, Sir Philip Cunlifle-1ister acting as the personal representative of King George.
 Sir Philip greeted all the officer: l and members of tho lifoboat crew in the name of the King, and aftc' a luncheon presented to those whl engaged personally in the rescue the gold medal for gallantry fol saving life at sea" He also present cd a plate from the board Of trad 10 Captain George Fried, First Of ficer Robert Miller, Third Office Thomas Sloane and Fourth Office Frank Upton. His speech Of presen tation was as follows;
 1 Tn the first place am command cd by the King to express ot you hi Maiestys regret that the short c stay of the ship at Southhampto did not admit of his seeing you i London and personally thanking yo and your crew for their gallan services.
 "The rescue which We arc met [ commemorate today has seized upo the imagination and earned the gra'
 itude of the whole British race.
 has already taken its place in tn
 annals of the esq os one of the epic
 of service.
 Year by year there are reporte 10 the board Of trade many acts { gallantry in which British shiI
 figure as rescuers or rescued.
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New Britain herald., 1926-02-06
STAR WILL SING HERE
Dusolina Giannini to Appear Eebru- ary 2S at Capitol Thcatcr Under Auspices of Musical Club.

Dusoliua Giannini, opera star and concert singer. who has been touring the United States with remarkable success, will sing in New Britain. Directors of the New Britain Musical club at special meeting last night re-considered the previous decision to cancel her engagement and with new agreement before them, voted to bring the singer here. The con- cert will take place at the Capitol theatcr Sunday afternoon, February eS, the original date,
 Thus ends satisfactorily concert date that caused the directors much effort and discussion. The new agreement makes it possible 10 give the concert. and in view Of the re- msrkable success the singer his been having, the directors are now con- vinced she will please patrons.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-06
HARTFORD HAS FIRE
$50. 900 Loss When Doncgan Auto Body and Specially Company's Plant Is Burned Today,

Hartford, Feb. 6-Firo Of und"- termined origin did damage esd- mated to be about $3o,O00 at 2 a. m. today in the Donegan Auto Body and Speciality company at 239 Trum- bull street. The company is locat' ed on the fourth floor of AshwelIs areproof garage and the loss will oe confined, for the most part, to 'he twenty cars that were on the floor at the time.
 The office of the company was cutted and four automobiles were badly damaged.
 The glass In all Of the machines was cracked by the heat Of tie flames and the finish on most o' th' cars was ruined,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-06
Former Surgeon General
 Of Mass. Dies, Aged 66

Milton. Mass, Feb. P-Dr. William H. Devine. former surgeon of the Massachusetts State Militia. lied at his home here yesterday, aged 66 years.
 Dr. Devine was graduated from Holy Cross college in 1880, and from the Harvard Medical school in 1888. He served as assistant sur econ 10 the old Massachusetts Ninth infantry in the Spanish-American var. and later was brigade surgeon, IT. Devine served as medical d. ,cctor for the Boston school 10 }ears.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-06
Mass. Sets February 15
 As "Remember Maine Day

Boston, Feb. 6 Pl-Gov. Fuller today proclaimed February 15, the 2Sth anniversary of tho sinking of the hattlcship Maine in Havana harbor Spanish War Memorial Day and Maine Memorial Day"
 This is the first year in which this date has been given such recogni- ton in Massa chusctts.
 II is understood that governors Of other states. including Connecticut, this year will make similar proclaim ations.
 Tho commcmoration movement is sponsored by the Spanish War veter- ans.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-06
THREE WOMEN ATTACKED
ono Denver Woman suffers ITac- turcd skull After Being Assailed by Unidentified Negro.

Denver, Colo, Feb. PS-Onr woman, Miss Anna McGroarty,. 5o is in a serious condition with frac lured skull, and two other womc' are suffering from shock today a' the result or attacks last night. Pc lice are seeking a negro who is be, lcved to have beaten and robbed all three.
 Miss McGroarty was found un- conscious on a sidewalk in the rcsi dential district. She had a wounr over one eye. Miss Edith Brown 90. was beaten and dragged 10 a church basement where her clothinl was torn off. Her screams attract .,d passerby, and her assailant fled Mrs. \. S. Steele, 35. was beater by a negro who snatched her purse
New Britain herald., 1926-02-06
INSURGENTS EXECUTED

Vera Cruz, Mexico. Feb. s LF - General Jose Riveros and two other officers were executed at Jalapa yes terday in connection with the discov- cry of an alleged revolutionary plot said to have been engineered from Sar Antonio. Texas, General Arnul- fo Gomez. chief Of Military opera tions n the state of Vera Cruz, an- nounced the executions yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-06
Kaplan Meets Victor
 Over Dundee March l

Hartford. Feb. Joe Click, Brooklyn junior lightweight, who recently defeated Johnny Dundee Tn New York city. meets Kid Kaplan ot Neriden, featherweight champion of the world, In the state armory here Monday evening. March l, at the first show of the newly organized Connecticut A. C.
 Matchmaker George Mulligan signed the principals yesterday Kanlan has called off his bout with Eddie (Kidl Wagner Set for Feb. 22 at Philadelphia.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-06
Disarmament Conference
 Indefinitely Postponed

Geneva, Feb. Ps-President Scialola of the League of Nations council today officially postponed the preparatory disarmament meet ling from February l5 10 a date to be fixed at the March session of the council
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-12-02
BY Warner Fabian

reply gave her a shock. but she
tried to take 1t lightly.
TOO late? Perhaps you're mar
ried already?"
He nodded, noting that her face
became drawn.
II don't think ! like that Joke,
Tony"
"It isn't q joke, That's why
we're here. That's all the why's
In the world, That's why I'm
married. That's why you're mar
ried. That's why we're married,
A frightened look came into her
eyes. Married? How could we
be married.?
Tony's look was tense, but his
mouth was smiling.
Think back. Think hard. Can
you remember, Can you reInen1.
Der what happened when you fell
into that strange Sleep? He bent
over, took her right hand and
designated her middle finger.
AFTER you came to. there was an
Ink spot on the inside Of this
finger. You remember
link? Yes" said Derry. y
must have been writing some
thing. What happened. Tony?
II married you and you me
or rather Prenny married US,
He's an Alderman, ypu know"
A flush spread over Derry's
face. AREN'T you ashanaed"2
Tony nodded, lawfully. I'd
do ii again tomorrow"
For a moment neither spoke.
Then a flash of enlightment came
to Derry.
"Ah, that's why Bev ran away.
Deenie told him. You might have
told me, Tony"
NO." he replied. 1--WE gave our
solemn words Of honor that II
should be kept secret. The rec.
course we're as legally married
as the law can make us, but our
pledge was that you were to
know nothing about II unless you
decided that you wanted to marry
me. So you see, 1t Is up to you
to decide whether you want to let
: 1t stand--or forget it."
Forget it," cried Derry
Gould forget? Tony, who'd
ever dream there could be- such
thrill in being respectabie7"
"And that being the case"
said Tony, will you phone Prem.
ny to file the record, or shall II"
II will" said Derry, seating
herself on his knee and reaching
over for the phone. With one
arm around her, Tony heard her
saying
"Tell him Mrs. Anthony LandOES
please"
THE END.
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4
She was sitting ID closed ca
that was drawn up behind Jacks
own Observation-Disclosures roadster, and
she was talking to Jack as he
stood beside her.
The light of a street lamp shone
into her face. A lovely face,
framed tn yellow hair that lay in.
soft rings against the brim Of
black satin hat.
al Honey Lou, III her shabby
dress and hat, stepped out Of the
building the girl with the saints
face swept her Up and down with
her angelic blue-gray eyes.
1t was a look tlnat stung, some
how Or other. Honey Lou real
ized, all AZ once, that her clothes
were cheap and ready-nade. She
even remembered that her shoes
had been re-soIed and that ther8
was q shiny spot on one sleeve
OF her dress under her coat where
It could not BE- seen
no Be Continued TOnnorroWs)
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MER BACHELORS

6CVoUR own name" she gasped.
i Whose would you expect me
to use?" he countered.
He seated himself in the arm
chair.
"Coms here and sit on the arm
OF this chair-unless you prefer a
knee-and let's talk this over SEN
sibly, Mrs. Landor."
Don't call me that, Tony. 1t
makes me feel queer inside. just a
little"
You may as well get used to it, )"
said Tony. "When we go West
She stared at him. "Go West?
His Plans
He nodded. cheerfully. "Assum-
ing, Of course. that / get Mr., Os-
trander to release you from his
promise and that / am able to get
4 drawing room for Denver next
week. In that case. Derry, darling,
win yoH? ! wonder If you would
"W!ll what? she asked, star
Ing at him q little bewildered.
"Will you ask me TO marry you?
I know II Ia not the usual thing
but this 10 not a usual case. have
sworn all the oaths know that !
would never ask you again"
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) was broader than ever in his
dark, handsome. evil face.
Want to 90 dancing tonight,
Honey Lou?" he asked.
Honey Lou gasped and shook
her head.
Don't you always call me
Miss Hunfiey'2" she asked, back
ing away from him, and then to
her relief she saw Ann Ludlow
coming into the room on her way
back from lunch,
Come here, Annw she called
in her soft, husky voice that was
shaking little, Joe Meadows
wants you to go somewhere to
dance with him tonightis
Her little shoulders shook with
silent laughter as she dropped
down at her typewriter nd
listened TO Joe Meadows ask Ann
If she would like to ''trot off a
beat or two" somewhere with
him that night. His tone was
suIky. 3a
And the look he shot at Honey
Lou, as he left the big dingy Of
flee, was not nice to see.
At 4 o'clock that afternoon
Jack Wallack came and stood be.
fore Honey LOUIS desk.
He was In his blue overalis.
and his hands and face were
grubby. There was streak OF
black oil on one side OF hia face.
His thick light hair was rpfflad
up all over his head, In Wild
disorder. 1t made him look very
young and boyish.
Honey Lou felt a sudden thrill
at the sight Of him, standing there
and grinning down at her In his
frank and friendly way. She
wanted to get up and smooth down
his ruff1ed hair to wipe the
streak of oil from his face-to
touch him. She had never felt
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) seams of their stockings pulled
straight. How to dress the feet
before the head" always. How to
use the tiniest drop Of scent and
no more.
But these were parts Of Honey
LOUIS toilet, as she dressed. that
her mother never had taught her!
She rubbed coral iip-salve not
only on her mouth, but on the
tips of her ears. as well. She
pulled her hair forward on her
cheeks until 1t chung there in two
enhancing ducks tails" She
took bottle of perfume from
her handbag and put q great
deal OF 1t on her hair and under
her chin and at the back Of her
neck.
All these touches were things
she had picked up from watching
''Oae-Arnaed Annie and the other
girls at WaIlack's. when they
fixed themselves up a. bit'' before
thu long mirror In the dressing
room.
A JaKa Baby
"One-Armed Annie was the first
person Honey Lou saw when she
walked into the office that morn
ing.
Ann was at her desk. comfort
ably chewing Wad Of gum and
reading the morning paper.
Hello. Lizzie Lipsticla.' she
greeted Honey Lou. without look.
ing up, You'd better trizz out
yo-lr hair and sap on all your
wac paint just as fast as YOU can.
The Heir Apparent Just flew into
the office with tie Old Man. and
the good word that he's going 20
wol'. here for while. So we all
ma as well start right in to
'vasap' him.
Hoi.ey LOUIS smile flashed out.
You mean Jack Wallack. Amir"
she asked. Her heart was beating
hard. IT'S he here noW?"
"Did ! say NOT" Ann asked
imrudently.
She put down her newspaper,
ma''e eyes at the office boy. and
then went on.
Yes. he's here, Honey Lou.
she said. chewing gum as she
talked, Hes in Papa's office. ali
dressed up In OF erails."
"0veralIs?" Honey Lou repeated.
Ann nodded. Ibid / say Mop"
she asked again. and gtggled.
Honey Lou sat down at her desk
AMI took the cover from her type
wrislr.
But what's he wearing over
alls for, for goodness sake?" she