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New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
GET MARRIAGE LICENSE

William Fruit aged 2S. of Plain- vile. and Miss Helen NJ. Krazel, aged 16, of 42O Myrtle street. this city. were granted a marriage li- ccnse today and their marriage may end the police court case in which Fruit is charged with indecent as- sault. The case was continued this morning until Saturday morning. on request Of Charles r. Conlon of Plainville, Fruits counsel. Prose cutting Attorney J. G Woods would not say this afternoon what disposi- ton Of the case he will recommend Saturday morning.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
NO ARRESTS MADE
Evidence is Insufficient in Alleged FaSCjst-RoyaIist Plot in Ger

Evidence is Insufficient in Alleged
 Fascist-Royalist Plot in Ger
 many.
 Berlin, May 13 Pl-Though the police have raided 27 residences and offices throughout Prussia and have ordered the dissolution of five fascist athletic" societies. said to be military organizations with a membership of 50oOO, in connection with the alleged discovery of de- tailed plans for the establishment of a Germany fascist dictatorship. it is admitted the evidence warranting arrests has not been found.
 In addition to those of Admiral Von Schroeder. Dr. Heinrich Class, Major Hans Von Oscnstern and others, the names of two wealthy Ruhr industrialists have been dragged into the alleged plot, but no evidence has been found against them. The industrialists are pr. Tocgler, managing director of the United Steel Trust, and Emil Kirk dorf, another steel magnate. The police raided both their homes. It is asserted that they were suspected of furnishing funds to the fascists.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
CHURCH NOTES

The weekly prayer meeting of the Trinity Methodist church will be held this evening at 7:45 o'clock. Tho weekly prayer meeting of the First Baptist church will be held at the same time.
 Rev. Theodore Ainsworth Greene will speak on Leon Tolsto oi" at the midweoE service of the First Con- gregational church this evening.
 Vespers will be held at s o'clock at the First Lutheran church this eve ming. The service will follow tho usual midweck service which starts at 7:45 o'clock, 5
 The Girl Scouts of the Stanley Memorial church will meet this evening at ' o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
Bristol Drivers Ordered
 To Tell It to Prosecutor
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 Bristol, May 1S--At 10:4Q o'clock this morning a delivery truck own cd and driven by Joseph Rokosa who conducts a meat market at 470 North Main street collidcd with q car owned and driven by John Spin eli of Wolcott road at the corner .of Union and South streets. Spinelly had apparently made the turn from South street into Union street when he colided with Rokosa who was coming down Union street. Both cars were badly damaged although neither driver was injured. Rokosa and Spiueli have been ordered to appear before the prosecuting attor- ney at 6:30 o'clock tomorrow morn ing.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
LITTLE ELSE THAN NASH IS NOTICED
Bear Raid Is Big Feature Of
 Days Dealings

New York, May B (Py-A sensa- tional bear drive against Nash Mo- tors in an unsuccessful effort to force that stock below s52 a share. fea- tured today's stock market. The general list maintained q firm under tone with trading again lapsing into .dullness pending further light on the trend of domestic business.
 The only business news Of im- portance as the report Of a better demand for the structural steel and the publication of another batch of favorably earnings reports. The prompt oversubscription of S50,000,- 900 new public utility offerings was accepted as an indication Of a strong underlying investment demand.
 Nearly 75,000 shares of Nash were offered at B and promptly taken to the amazement of bear traders. who quickly abandoned their attack and then bid the stock up to 55 F in or der to cover their commitments, The stock closed last night at 52 F. In all, ahout 175,00o shares of Nash changed hands in the first two hours or about one-thjrd Of the total busi- ness during that period. Other mo- tors were inclined to heaviness, but the losses in the popular issues were held 10 fractions.
 Oils teok on q new lease of life under the leadership of Marlahd, California petroleum and Atlantic refining, all of which sold a point or so higher Lago A, making it's first appearance on the "big board, was actively traded in around 1912.
 Good buying support also was ap- parent for q number of specialties, including General Electric Tobacco Products, Famous Players and Wool worth, all of which sold 10 ? points above yesterdays final prices, Trading, however, was largely Of professional character.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
EXPORTS FROM U. s,
During April They Come Very Close to Equalling the Imports, Figures Show.

Washington, May 19 OP) -- Ex- ports of the United States came closer 10 equaling imports during April than in any other month this calendar year. preliminary figures issued today by the commerce de- partment showing outgoing ship ments were $SSS,O00,O00 as against $39S,000, GOO for incoming.
 The S10,00o,OO difference brought the total unfavorable balance of trade for the first four months of the calendar year 1926 10 approXi- mately s135,o0,O0O and compared with q favorable balance for April, 1925. Of $52,163,712.
 For the current fiscal year, how ever, excess of exports over im- ports on May l, was $25o,016,596 and the same date last year it was $99S,S94,3C0. The totals for this year were S4,059,o86.777 for oX- ports and $3,S09O20,1S1 for i'm ports.
 Exports of gold during April to- tailed $1TSSS,S65, while imports reached S1$.125,633. Silver exports also exceeded imports, amounting 10 sIG12,045, as compared with $6.313,429.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
League of Women Voters
 Oppose Police Brutality

Geneva, Switzerland, May 13 F}- The fortieth session of the council of the League of Nations has been summoned for June in Geneva un- der the presidency of Foreign Min istor Unden of Sweden.
 The agonda comprises 24 items, including reorganization of the coun- cil in connection with Germany's ad- mission. and consideration of the progress made toward convocation of international disarmament and economic conferences.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
BIG CONFERENCES
 HELD IN GERMANY
Leading Politicians Disregard
 Usual Holiday

Berlin, May 1S Pl-AIthough as- tension day is a legal holiday in Germany and the government offices were closed, the presidential palace was the center of important politi- cal conference.
 Presidene Non Hindenburg had appointments with the Reichstag, the leaders of the government par ties. and the chairman of the na- tionalists to ascertain their views regarding a successor to Chancellor Luther, who resigned with his cab inet yesterday.
 The formation of the cabinet con-. stitutes a knotty problem. Both the local solutions-either forma- ton of a so-called big coalition, from the peoples party to the socialists or a Wimar coalition of democrats, centris; and socialists-are render ed difiio ut, if not impossible. by the former rulers settlement and flag questions, while the inclusion of the German nationalists is problematical because of their opposition to the foreign policy.
 Most of the daily newspapers while declaring that the chancel- lor's downfall was inevitable because of his lack of political sagacity, warmly praised his accomplishments in France in connection with the stabiization of the currency. Those papers favoring the League Of Ma tions also pay tribute to his foreign policy.
 It is suggested that he be given an important administrative post such as director general of rail- ways,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13

school. The 1 and e combination in grief made Barbara Lasher cham pion of the Stanley school. Gene vieve Zamoyski of the Elihu Bur ritt Jr. High school became the best speller there when a boy slipped up on knew" Robert Barrows of the Central Junior High had two chances and spelled appetite" and bowling" correctly. thus becoming champion.
 Elizabeth Glcstettor of St. Jo- seph's school knew how 10 spell plaintiff" and her opponent did not, All was smooth sailing for Helen Biegai Of the Sacred Heart school and "serene" made her the cham pion there.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
Stoningt0n Pastor Is
 Transferred to Danbury

Hartford. May 13-The Rev. James E. OBrien, pastor of St. Mary's church, Stonington, has been transferred 10 Danbury as rector Of St. Joseph's church. Bishop Milan announced today. Father O'Erien succeeds the late Rev. William J, Dullard al the Danbury church.
 Father O'Bricn. who is a native of Branford. served at St. Joseph's cathedral, Hartford, and in Water bury before assuming his first pas torate in Stonington In 1910.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
John O'Sulliyan

Funeral services for John O'Sulli- van of Brook street were held this morning at 9 o'clock at st. Jo- seph's church. Today being holy day the usual funeral mass was not sung. It will be sung tomorrow morning at 2 o'clock. Rev. J. !. Keanc will be celehrant, Rev. John F.sDonohue will be deacon and Rev. Walter A, McCrann will be sub deacon.
 The pail bearers wero Charles Murray, John Cunning, James Woods, John O'Lears, Thomas Lynch and Joseph Noe The flower bearers were Cyril Grace and Francis Weir. Father Keane conducted the services this morning. Interment was in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
Pictures of Fraternities
 In High School Book

For he first time in the history Of the Senior High school the fra tcrnities will be allowed the privi- l"ge of having group pictures in the Beehive" class book This is the first year the fraternities were recognized hy the school since a break several years ago. and Prin- ciral Louis r. SIade has declared himself in favor of having the pie lures printed if all the "frats" agree to the plan.
 The fraternitios, six in number are Theta Sigma, Delta Nj, Alpha Iota Epsilon, Alpha Delta Sigma, Phi Beta Epsilon and Upsilon Lambda Phi.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
TO PACIFIC BY ALTO

Frank Neuhart of 32 Cranton street and George Hollfelder of Hart street will leave this city Monday for an automobile trip to California, During the trip they expect to visit Buffalo, Syracuse, Detroit, Chicago, Yellowstone Park and Indianapolis. They expect to arrive at the last named place Memorial Day and are planning to see the auto races there. Their trip will be of about two months duration.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
Indeterminate Sentences
 Are Given to Gangsters

Jersey City, N. J., May 1% R- Lndeterminste reformatory sentences were imposed today on the seven members of "sidewalll cowboy" gang youthful robbers by County Judge Kinkead.
 Sophie Boldelman, the 16 year old girl who acted as lookout for the gang in it's score of chain store lootincs. was sentenced to the wo- mans reformatory at Clinton.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
N. B. H. s. Meets Crosby
 In Track Meet Friday

Tho track meet between New Brit ain and Crosby High schools which was originally scheduled for Satur- day afternoon at Memorial Field in Willow Brook Park will be held Fri day afternoon. Manager Eton Smith announced this morning.
 When it was learned that tho meet would conflict with a meet to be given under the auspices of the Boy Scout troops in this city, negotiations for q change were made. This morn ing the track manager received word that Friday was acceptable.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
City Items

Children of the South church junior department will meet at the church Saturday at 1880 p. m. day light saving time, to attend a pis- sionary rally at Hartford.
 Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Miller, for merly of New Britain, have return cd to their home at Montau, Long Island after a weeks visit with Mir and Mrs Adolf Reinas of Co., lumbia street
 Aaron Danielson of this city, pres ident Of the Swedish American Re- publican State league, will attend the 18th annual convention Of the Massachusetts organization to he held at the Hotel Westminster in Boston on May Is. Herbert Eman- uelson Of New Haven, secretary of the league, will accompany Mir Daninlson.
 A daughter was born this morning to Mir. and Mrs. William Anderson of G6 Brook street.
 Saturday will be known as "Aziz Grotto Night" at the netting of Ma than Hale chapter, Order of De- Molay Members of Aziz Grotto will attend in a body. A son was born at New Britain General hospital today to Mir. and Mrs. Walter Doerner of SQ9 Park street.
 l. WeXler of cl Hart street re- ported to the police today that boys are stealing lumber from building he is erecting at 24 Spring street. X. J. Sharp of 24 stratford road reporcod to the police today the theft of q boys bicycle yesterday
 The police were notified today by MT. Flood of Lincoln road that an automobile with registration number 2S-027 has been standing near his home for two days. Report was made to the police yes terday that two young women wear ing knickers were soliciting subscrip- tions for q magazine in the eastern section of the city. Judge B. W. Alling In the city court today gave judgment for the plaintiff to recover SIS damages, in the action of John Sztaha against Antoni Zienowsk. E. J. Moukiewicz was counsel for the plaintiff and Lawrence J. Colon appeared for the defendant.
 The Donnelly Brick Go. Of Berlin has brought suit for $500 damages against Samuel CartrelH and Sc bastiano Attardo of this city on an al1egedly unpaid bill of $22o. Cyril r. Gaffney issued the writ. Con stable Fred Wrinkle has garnishccd money in the hands of Herbert i Camp,
 Attorney David T.. Nair spent to- ! day in New York city on q business | trip.
 The first meeting of the creditors Of Rosa Fanellt Elm street grocer will be held at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. May 96. Nair X Nair rep resent the bankrupt,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
THINKS LABOR ERRED

London, May 13 (P}-"Tha Trades Union congress made a fatal mistake in calling off the general strike, " Secretary A. J. Cook of the Miners federation told the Associated Press today We knew nothing about their reasons. There was no weak ening of the men We have seen hundreds of telegrams from all parts of the country to the effect that the men refuse to resume work"
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
CONN. MEN IN BELGIUM
Governors Foot Guard, Putnam
 Phalanx and Richmond Blues Visit Tomb of Unknown Soldier.

Brussels. Belgium, May 13 P- The members of the Connecticut and Virginia military bodies visiting Brussels, marched today to the tomb of the unknown soldier. The grave was decorated with wreaths by Rep rcsentatives Of the Governors Foot Guards, the Putnam Phalanx and the Richmond Blues. The men in their colorful uniforms. stood for a moment in silence, after which Chaplain Strickland of the Foot Guards paid tribute to the unknown soldier.
 Rain caused postponement Of this afternoons visit 10 Waterloo.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
ro AT,rrND CONVENTION

R. E. Skinner, secretary of the Skinner Chuch Co, will leave tomor- TOW morning for St. Louis, Mo-, where he will attend inc annual con- vcntion of the American Supplies and Machinery Manufacturers asso- citation. Mr. Skinner is member of the executive committee Of the national association. While in St. Louis he will visit Mir and Mrs. r. Bond Flower and family, formerly of this city. Mir. Flower has charge of the Rogers Recreation building in ct. Louis.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
Woman Sues C0bbler
 For AEleged Assault

Alleging that she was assaulted and injured by Gallo La4zarini, pro- prictor Of q cobbling shop on East Main street last August, Mrs. NL Marquis has brought suit for $10oo against him. Constable Frann Clynes attached money of the de- fcndant in a local bank. Thomas r. McDonough issued the writ.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
SALE IS HALTED

Jersey City, N. J., May 13 P(-- Supreme Court Justice Black today granted a writ of certiorari halting the proposed water tax sale of the property of the Erie, Lackawanan, Lehigh Valley and New Jersey Gen. tral railroads, Swift and Company and Armour Company, for failure to pay approximately s2,5O0,0OO in back water taxes alleged 10 be due the city since 1908.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
BRAKEMAN WILL RECOVER

Examination of Joseph Kirby of Wilfmantic. brakeman on the New Haven railroad, who was thrown from the top of a car near the Elm street crossing Tuesday night, dis closed a fracture of a lumbar yer tebrae. Dr. John L. Kelly, the at tending physician, said today. The spinal cord is not affected, pr. Kelly said, and recovery is expected. kir- by's right wrist was also fractured in the fall.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for the kindness and sym pathy shown us in our recent be- Ieavemcnt, the loss of our beloved husband and father. Also for the beautiful floral tributes. We wish especially to thank the Electrical Dept. of Stanley Works and the Packing Dept. of Russell X Erwin.
 Mrs. Mary Rakowski and Family.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
ARRANGING FOR FIELD DAY

The Kiwanis club committee in charge of boys work is arranging for the field day to be given the members of the Boys club on June 12. Gleason W. Parker has been selected to have charge of the field. The committee consists of Dr. X. s. Grant, chairman; William Cowlishaw. Harry O'Connor, Dr. L.. R. Weir. Michael Roth and Dr. D.. W. O'Connell.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
NEW HOSPITAL TECHNICIAN

Miss Ellen Hallway of Newark, south Dakota, has joined the labora- tory staff of New Britain General hospital as 9 laboratory technician. Miss Pathway is q graduate of the Northwestern Institute of Medical Technology. The resignation of Miss June Sanford. also a technician, has been presented to the hospital off cials, effective June ,. Miss Sanford will return to her home in Airing ton, Mass.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
I9 CANDIDATES FOR
 BEST SPELLER TITLE
(Continued from First Pago)

inc lobby Of the hotel, where they will he assigned seats and given their luncheon tickets.
 With the exception Of the s.. Marys school champion, which will be selected tomorrow, all the other school champions now have been selected. The absence from the city yesterday Of Rev. Raymond J. Clab- by who is principal of the St, Mary's school and the fact that today is q religious holiday makes it necessary that the selection Of a champion from that school be delayed until tomorrow.
 The other school champs who ex- pect to compete for the Washington trip, are as follows:
 St. Matthew's: Oscar Stecge, 40 Warlock street.
 Washing on: Walter Zolynia, 579 North Burritt street.
 Valentine B. Chamberlain (East): Henry A. Peek. 55S Church street.
 Smalley: Alba Ottavi, PIP Oak street.
 Nathan Hale; Mary Zyjewski, GAS Main street.
 Smith: Aldona Sylvester. 42S Stan ley street.
 Rockwell: Lillian Erickson. 30 Cherry street.
 Northend; Edith Kroner, il Vega street.
 Lincoln; Richard F. Weed, 47 South Burritt.
 Bartlett: Frank sacharko, S2 Booth street.
 Israel Putnam (Osgood HilD Ed ward Baran, 54S Pennington avenue,
 Monroe: Claire Renshaw, Shuttle Meadow road
 Camp: Afford Bengston, 804 Park street.
 Stanley: Barbara Lasher. 12G Stratford road.
 Elihu Burritt. Jr, High: Genevieye Zamoyski, S55 High street,
 Central Jr. High: Robert Barrows, 662 East street.
 St. Joseph's: Elizabeth Glastottcr 61 Arch street.
 Sacred Heart: Helen BieGaj, S9G North Burritt street.
 Small words. although not neCcs- sarily the easiest words. continue to be the Waterloo Of ambitious spell CTS, and principals report that some youngsters are very much disap- ,ooiD+aj ,+ {br,i,, jafao+ T., opa 1,Io c q a boy who was expected 10 become the school champ went fishing wher he should have studied. The girl studied and he lost out. In another school girl who was felt 10 he the best speller stayed home the day the champion was selected and a boy was chosen,
 Some of the words which have spelled defeat for would-be champs are as follows: At St, Matthew s school "rhubarb" proved too much for the second best speller; diet" won the championship for Henry Peck at the Chamberlain school; Alba Ottav at the Smalley school became champion when her nearest competitor got the and e mixed up and lost out on filed" An ordinary barrel" won the victory for Mary Zyjewsli Of the Nathan Hale school.
 Telegram" was the word which made Lillian Erickson champion of the Rockwell school. Edith Kroner of the Northend school became champion through accounting. |" Frank Sacharko Of the Bartlett school became champion because of the little four letter word sore" ," Somebody slipped on buried" at the Putnam school, and Edward Baran became champion. The word "cer- tain" made Claire RSnshaw of the Monroe school champion for that
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
MEDICAL MEN MEET

The New Britain Medical associa- ton met last evening at the Shuttle Meadow club, Dr, R, W. Pullen spoke on health matters and asked for the continued cooperation of the physicians with the health depart ment. IL was voted to dispense with the usual summer outing this year. No further meetings will be held un- ii the second Wednesday in Octo- hrr.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
Injunction to Prevent
 Blasting Is Refused

New Haven, May IS Pl-A tenn rorary injunction to restrain Henry k. Lotz. from blasting in stone quarry in Alliugtown sought by Jacob Mislow. who lives close by was denied by Superior Court Judge A. F. Els today. The court, who went to the quarry yesterday to wit ness a blast, said that not a single claim had been proven. Mtslow as- serted that thc blasting endangered his home and family.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
SEIZE BEER TRUCK

New Haven, May IS LP - State officers stopped a small truck on the state highway in Wallingford this morning and seized 120 cases of what is believed to be real beer" Edward Jacob of 511 Redfield street, New Haven. was held in $500 bonds for a hearing in borough court Sat Urday.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
pARKER WANTS JOB BACK

Frank Parker, who resigned from the police department a few months ago after a few years service is preparing an application for reap pointment. William Doherty also a former policeman. is a candidate for reappointment.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
MAYOR IS FINED

Cumberland, Md, May 13 Pl- Mayor Thomas W. Allen, of Lona- coming. Maryland, today was found guilty of possessing home brew of more than legal alcoholic content and fined S250 by Federal Judge Soper Mayor Allen was acquitted On a charge of selling the beverage.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
Wall Street Briefs

Approximately S66.000.00O in in- terest will be paid by the govern ment on Saturday to holders of Liberty bonds, on which about 29,o0o.000 will be distributed in this district by the federal reserve bank of New York. The interest due is on the second Liberty loan 1 per cent bonds of 1927-42 and tho convertible 1-2 per cent bonds Of the same period.
 Barnet Leather Co. increased ifs net profit for the first quarter of 1926 10 $75,O34, after deprecia- ton and federal taxes compared with $GS,44S in the first quarter last year.
 The size of the match industry is reflected in total assets of the h. ternational Match corporation amounting 10 $S5,S7o,0O0. Total in come for 1925 was about sS5,000,- GOO and net profit $1o,7Oo.0oo, . equal 10 $1LSS a share.
 Orders for structural steel in the last week were heavy, amounting 10 43,0oo tons, while pending in quirics aggregate about $35,50o tons.
 Net sales Of National Cloak and Suit for April were $S,oS75G9 against S2,S6G,506 in April. last year. making the total for the four months this year $12,SG9S25 in contrast 10 $l4,3SS,771 in the cor. responding period of 1925.
 April production of copper by mines in the United States totaled 14G,012,000 pounds against 151,- 456,00O in March. The output for the four months of 1928 was 575.- ! 7S2,0oO pounds against 57S,64Sno0 pounds in the same period of 1925. Production Of crude lead in tho United States and Mexico in April amounted 10 7o,967 short tons against 7t64S in March and 64.- A in February, the American bu- reau of metal statistics reports. Great Britains foreign trade in April showed imports amounting to too,71S,S62 pounds sterling against 1o6,S64,00o pounds in March. Exports were 52,748,S70 pounds against 6G,S99O00 pounds. Re-eXports were 11.264oS5 pounds compared with 12,0S5,o0O pounds the month before.