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New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
Deaths
James Slincy

James Sliney. aged S4 years, for mer resident of New Britain. died Friday night in Holyoke, Mass. Mir Sliney was born in County Water ford, Ireland, coming to Hartford and then to New Britain where he resided for nearly 60 years, all Of which time he was a member of St. Mary's parish. He was employed by Landers, Frary & Clark for 21 years and entered Fl, employ of the P. & IF. Corbin company on May 13, 1888 in the blacksmith department and continued in active service with that company until November 4. 1922. al which time, owing to advanced age. he was retired on pension.
 Surviving him are one son, John, of this city. Q daughter. Miss Louise NJ. Sliney of Haverstraw. x. Y, and five grandchildren of this city.
 Funeral serI 5 will be held to- morrow morning at o:l.5 o'clock from Dillon's funeral parlorS 5S Main street, Hartfoi and from St. Peters church, Hartford. at 9:f5 o'clock. Burial will be in St. Patrick s cemetery. Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
MARKET IS DULL, UPWARD TENDENCY
Rails Sluggish Despite Good
 Reports

New York, Nov. tR - Pre- election dullness characterized to- days stock market, with prices tending upward after an early pc riod Of irregularity. Trading was confined almost entirely to so-call- ed professionals, most of the larger commission houses present. ing a deserted appearance.
 Standard industrials strengthened with strong buying support devel- oped for L. S. Steel common and General Motors, the former rally ing from 13s to 1S9 3-4 and the latter making up an early loss of 1 point. Oils continued in good de- nland with buying influenced by predictions that recent price cuts would not seriously affect the earn ings of the principal companies. Pools were again active In the local fractions.
 Worthington Pump A broke 1 points to 51 on selling inspired by fears for the safety of the dividend On the other hand. Kennecott Cop per and Union Carbide were bought on prospects of a higher dividend distribution before the end of the year.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
City Items

Miss Hazel Swanton of 36 Garden street fell at her home Saturday eve- ming and fractured her left arm. She was removed to the Hartford hos pital, where the member was set. She later returned to her home and is reported to be resting comfort ably today.
 Alexander Lodge, Daughters of St. George, will hold a meeting Wednes- day evening at o'clock at Vega. Hall. The degree team will hold a drill after the meeting.
 Phoenix Lodge. No. 52. I. o. o. F. wil meet on Tuesday evening and confer the first degree on a class of candidates. On Wednesday evening the degree team will visit Andree lodge and confer the second degree
 The Chamber Of Commerce com mittee on the annual meeting and banquet met at the Burritt hotel at noon today to discuss plans. No date has been set pending the se- lection of a speaker, hut the date probably will not be for a month yet.
 Tax collections for the month of October totalled $s7,Soe.o2. c gain Of S7,1s7.So over those Of October, 1925, Collector Bernadotre Loomk reports. Charles Higby, veteran city hall emp,oye, who announced some time time ago he would retire as elevator operator November 1, reported for duty today and announced that he will be on the job for about one week. He was presented with a s1o gold piece by Martha Chapter. O. E. S., Saturday night.
 Chief w. J. Noble of the fire de- partment will resume duty tomorrow after having attended the conven- ton of fire chiefs in New Orleans.
 Charles E. Sharpe. Jr.. spent the weekend with his parents on Stan ley street. He is a student at Dean Academy, Franklin, Mass, Donald McCrann. a student at Catholic university. Washington. D, C., spent the weekend with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Michael J, 1 McCrann of 10 Lake Court.
 Dr. J. W. Bush of 33 Court street is spending two weeks at Atlanta, Ga.
 New Britain chapter of Hadassah will meet this evening at the Burritt hotel Rabbi Abraham J. Feldman Of the Temple Beth Israel of Hart | ford will speak.
 1 Camp Clara. R. N. Of A.. will hold a meeting tonight at 8 o'clock at St. Jeans hall.
 Laurel Court Sewing society will meet Tuesday from 10 to 4:30 i o'clock at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Walter Banner. 52 Greenwood | street.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
PRIESTS ID EXPLAIN CATHOLIC RELIGION
Paulist Fathers Invite Non-
 Catholics to St. Mary's

Beginning this evening. at 7:3O o'clock. in g. Mary's church, the Paulist fathers of New York, will de- liver a series Of lectures on the Catholic religion. Rev. Matthew Traynor, pastor Of St. Mary's church, extends a cordial invitation to all non-Cathoiics in New Britain to at tend these lectures.
 Each evening of this week half hour will first be given 10 the an- swering of questions placed in the Question Box" at the door of the church and the lecture Of the eve ming will follow. An interesting fea- ture of the church services will be the singing Of hymns by the con- gregation. under the direction Of Rev. w. T. McCrann. with John J. Crean presiding at the organ.
 In an interview at St. Mary's rec tory today, Father John Smyth stat ed: We carry On this preaching as a work Of education and enlighten- ment, feeling that much of the op- position to the Catholic church is due. not to a spirit of i'll will. but rather to q misunderstanding of just what the church teaches; We speak always in a spirit of charity and 1 studiously avoid being controver- sial."
 Father smyth is native of Bal timore, while Father Towey halls from California. Both missionaries are graduates of Catholic university at Washington, D. c. The lecture this evening will be given by Rev. Fath- CT Smyth on this topic, What Think 1e of Christ?'
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
Boys Leg Fractured
 When Auto Strikes Him

Henry Siskowski. aged z. Of sl Putnam street, suffered fracture or the right leg below the knee, about II o'clock yesterday forenoon. when he was struck by an automobile driven by William Seaman of. III Rhodes street. Seaman was driving north on Hartford avenue when the left front fender struck the boy and threw him to the pavement.
 Seaman took him into nearby drug store and then to New Britain General hospital. Officer Thomas J. Fceney reported the accident un- ayoidable.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
CONNECTS APPEAL
 10 PARDONS BOARD
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been framed"
 Jacob Tilma.., 46, father of three children who was sentenced on Sep tember 15, 1925 fer rape at South ington in 1928. declared he had been double crossed" He committed rape on a II year old girl. His contention was that the girl was 1o years old and he wanted to marry her.
 We object to it." shouted Car mello Montagnino. of Stamford. when counsel for Gus Sclafani sought clemency for their client. The girl, standing In the rear Of the prison chapel, was visibly affected by the proceedings. Her father, husband Of the prisoners sister. had the killing was caused by a money fquarrel and that Montagnino had been shot during a scuffle when Gus and his brother tried to wrest a re- volver from his hand. After being quietcd the girl was allowed to tell he story to the board. She said her father had been held by Franz Sclanfani while Gus shot him in the back.
 He killed my dear daddy who was great man." she cried. She pleaded that they keep her uncle in prison. States Attorney Garlick substantiated the girls story.
 Others Plead
 Dimitri Hcristos, S6, sentenced for life in August, 1911. made his fifth plea for clemency. Milton Wads- worth, S6, serving one to ten years for burglary committed In Westport in November. 1918, made his second plea.
 William Richman. si. serving seven to twelve years for man slaughter on August 2l. 1921. for the first time asked for a pardon. He was one of a gang from New Jersey in a raid of a gambling place in Stamford.
 Harry Krout, 2S. sentenced for ten to twelve years for. robbery with violence, committed at Bridgeport in 1922, was before the board for the first time.
 States Attorney Garlick said he would not oppose q communication of the sentence of twelve to fifteen years for Rosario Di Profio. con- victed of transportation of explo- siveJ and of blackmail at Bridge port in September 1920.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
OBJECT TO TEA ROOM
 IN RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Residents Near Stanley Quarter Park Preparing Protest Against Commercial Enterprise in Vicinity.

Owners of property near Stanley Quarter park are preparing a remonstranca 10 be presented to the building department asking that the conduct Of a tea-room in the property known as the Judd Kill bourne homestead, be prohibited.
 The business, they have been in- formed, is to be conducted by Frank Traut, and they object on the ground that it Is business use in a district zoned for residence purposes only,
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
MISS BRINK SURPRISED

X group of about 5 friends of Hilda Brink of II Ash street sur prised her at her home last evening with a Halloween party.
 The home was pretuly decorated in an unique color scheme of Nile green and white with autumn leaves decorating the walls and corners of the rooms. Featuring the entertain mcnt was vocal solos by Mrs, Hilda A. Brink of Hartford accompanied on the piano by Miss Brink. A radio concert made up the latter part of the evenings entertainment.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
Funerals
Mrs. Catherine Finneran

Funeral services for Mrs. Cath crime Finneran of 16S Beaver street were held this morning at g o'clock at St. Mary's church with a requiem high mass. Rev. Raymond J. Clab- by was celebrant.
 Music was furnished during the mass by Mrs. Mary T. Crean and Mrs. John Connolly accompanied at the organ by John J. Crean.
 The pail bearers were John flag erty, George Scarlett. Fred Linn. William Shaw. Frank sGiligan and Joseph Farr. The flower bearers were Edward Leary and John Farr.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses were issued to- day at the office of the town clerk as follows: Louis Di Mauro of :. Beaver street, and Miss Julia liar pie of the same address: Francis O'Connor of 4S Spring street. Hart ford, and Miss Helen Hart of lS2 Sexton street: Joseph V. Fava of Bridgeport, and Miss Mary Toffolone of 124 Winter street.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
WINS YALE SCHOLARSHIP
Carl H. Hanson of 11s Shuttle Meadow Avenue Awarded Tuition for One Year at University.

Carl H. Hanson. graduate of New Britain High school in the class of 1925, has been granted Sterling Memorial scholarship at Yale Uni versity under which he will receive one years tultiou>
 Hanson, who is the son of MT. and Mrs. Adolph Hanson of 11S Shuttle Meadow avenue. graduated from the local institution with hon. ors. and was employed in the Corbin Cabinet Lock plant for year before low an engineering course.
 Tho local student qualified for the Sterling Memorial honor through the mark made by him in his col lege board examinations last June.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
DRUNKEN DRIVER JAILED
New Britain Man Arrested in Hart- ford Sentenced to Two Days ana Must Pay $1O0 Fine.

Charles L, Gadilauslas of v sil- war street. was arrested In Hartford Saturday night. charged with oper- atins a motor vehicle while unoer the influence of liquor. and with violating a city ordinance by mak- ing a left turn from Main street into Trumbull street. After his car had fitted away from pursuing police men he was halted in the same olock by another officer. Examination oy the police surgeon, Dr. Greenberg resulted in a finding that he was under the influence of liquor.
 In Hartford police court thls morning, Gadilauskas was fined *loo and costs and sentenced to serve two days in jail.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
ANDREWS ON GRILL
 AT SCHOOL HEARING
12th District Chairman Sub- jeCted to CrOSS.EXamination
fsnecial 10 tha HeralfN-

Bristol. Nov. l. - George R. Sturges of the state board of educa- ton presided as chairman at meet ing held in the local high school this morning and attended by the state and local boards of education. Mayor John r. Wade. other city Of ficials and Chairman Howard L. An drews of the 18th school distriA, to consider petition presented by Mir. Andrews to the state board asking that something be done by the city of Bristol to furnish adequate school facilities for the children of Fall Mountain.
 MT. Andrews. who was represent ed by Attorney John r. Monzani of Waterbury, testified as to the flnan- cial inability of the 18th district to build a new school. He mentioned the fact that all votes cast at dis trict meetings had been for a brick school building which, according to plans of Hartford architect. would cost approximately s13,soo. The grand list of the district is s126.o0 and the bond issue of five per cent would net only S6.300. He thought that 1t would be an unbearable bur den on his district for the remainder of the amount required to be raised by taxation He testified also that he had attempted to send children IrJ let ri ef and fn pay their tuition but this had been forbidden by the board of education. He stated he had also been to see Mayor Wade twice asking for help for his district.
 On cross examination by Attorney William N. Dc Rosier. it.was brought out that during the last 4s years. a total of 7S mills in taxes had been laid in the district which is an aver age of IS mills per year. an abnor- mally low rate. He also was ques- tloned concerning his failure to call a special meeting IS petttoned for by the voters on October 4. In which they asked that the building be erected as authorized at previous meeting. He replied that he did not call 1t because he feared 1t would have been illegal.
 Attorney De Roster also brought out that Mir. Andrews had failed to pay two teachers in the school thelr salaries on time although he had been remunerated for this by the city. There Is a possibility that ne may be arrested for his illegal ac- tions in failing to call tho scnoo' meeting. 1t is said.
 Commissioner Sturges asked If one more room, would not take care ot the district. MT. Andrews admitted it would, but not satisfactorily. Irene C. Clark corroborated MT. Andrews statement. She also called attention to the financial condition of the resi- dents of the district. none or Wlom had ever paid an income tax. sne testified that the trouble was entire. ly financial and not due to factionai differences
 Superintendent of Schools Karl A. Reiche tc..iied In behalf of the city and presented figures to show that the Fall Mountain district couio meet Its obligations as well as otlieR rural districts of the city.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
Cops Gun Is Fired as
 It Drops From Holster

As Supernumerary Officer Freq Jones stepped from an automobile in which he was chasing boys who had lighted bonfres in tho Belvtdere section about 9:3o Saturday night his pistol dropped from the holster and one cartridge was discharged, The report of the discharge caused considerable excitement in the neigh horhoOd
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our kind rela- tives, neighbors and friends who assisted Us In the late sickness and death of our beloved father Herman c. Ehle. In a special manner do we wish to thank for floral tributes. Mir. and Mrs. Jacoby and family, Conrad Steppler and family, Mrs MaNon, also R. and E. Foremen' s club. Hart X Hutchinson, Court Friendly, T. of A.. Lexington and Pequaback I. O. O. F.
 Signed,
 Mir. and Mrs. Fred Pons and
 Family.
 NIr. and Mrs. Henry Ehle and
 Family. MT. and Mrs Edward Ehle
 and Family.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
VOTES BEING BOUGHT
 AND SOLD, WALSH SAYS
Mass. Democratic Candidate Makes Sensational Charges Against
 New Bedford

Boston, Nov. R-Votes are be- ing bought and sold In New Bed ford for ten dollars apiece, David I. Walsh. seeking election on the democratic ticket to the United States senate, declared in speech here today.
 Former Senator Walsh said that he did not claim that Senator Will liam NJ. Butler. his republican op- ponent. was personally responsible. But I do charge" he said. that his political machine in its effort to serve his interest. is directly re- sponsible."
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
TO TTsF;T EyTRADITION

Kimball Burgess, who Is under arrest in Miami. Fla. for embezzle- mont of money of the Elaborated Roofing Go. will fight extradition. 1t was learned here today. Accord- ing to word reaching the local po- lice. Burgess Is prepared to use every means at his disposal to pre- vent his being returned here.
 Detective Sergeant McCue, who laft t'''s afternoon for Miami, will p~aart bis papers to the governor of Florida Wednesday afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
SUIT FOR $500 BROUGHT

Suit for $500 has been brought against Joseph Rutkowski and La gar David of this city by the Ameri- can Wall Paper and Paint Go. of Hartford, through Stanley J. Ira ceski. The papers were served by Deputy Sheriff Matthew Papciak and the writ Is returnable In the city court the second Monday of this month.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
ELECTRICAL EXAMINATIONS

Candidates for elcctrician's licens- es who wish to take examinations at the November meeting of tho board of examiners. which takes place November 10, must notify the build ing commission before the close of business today. Up to this afternoon only one candidate had signitled his intention of appearing for test of his knowledge (. the underwriters code.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
OREGON LOsEs CASE

Washington. 'Nov. R-Oregon lost in the supreme court today in Its effort toaprohibit insurance com- panies from indemnifying motor companies for losses suffered through the confiscation by state of- ficials of automobiles engaged In vio- lating federal. state or municipal laws.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
NEW RADIO STATION

Washington. Nov. R-Permits for the operation of five new radio broadcasting stations announced to- day by the commerce department in- cludc:
 WIRES, H. L. Sawyer. Wallaston, Mass. BOO meters: WAGS. Willow Garges, Sommerville, Mass, c50 meters.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
HALLOWEEN PARTY HELD

Miss Lillian English entertained on Saturday evening in the form of q Halloween surprise party in honor of her cousin. Wellesley English. at hi. home ,356 Stanley street. The color scheme was carried out in effect and during the eve- ming games were played and prizes awarded.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
PARTY FOR JAMES WALSH

A party was rendered James Walsh of 27o High street, yesterday In honor of his birthday. A number of his friends were Hesent and the home was prettty decorated for the occasion in Halloween color ing. Games were played. dancing enjoyed and refreshments served.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
FNTERrAISs ON BIRTHDAY

Sarita Bennett, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. o. s. Bennett of Dover Road. entertained number of friends Saturday afternoon at her home, the occasion being her sev- enth birthday. An atmosphere of Halloween was given the party by the decorations and favors distribut- ed among tho guests. Games were played and luncheon was served. The little hostess received many gifts testifying to her popularity.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
Miss Mary ZachaczeWSka. :.

OMiss Mary Zachaczewska, s year old. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Zachaczewska of 13 Seymour street died yesterday morning at Cncas hospital, Norwich. Besides her par ents, she leaves two sisters, Helen and Anna, an uncle. Peter Kopiela, and her grandparents i'll Ansonia. { Tke funeral will be held tomor- TOW morning at 5:45 o'clock at the funeral parlors of Laraia & Saga rino and at o'clock at Sacred Heart church. Interment will be in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
N(rs. Rose LucChini

Mrs. Rose RuccEini, S7 years old wife of Henry Lucchini, died at her home. 5S1 Stanley street, Sum- day morning. Besides her husband she leaves her mother, two brothers, Eugene of this city and Charles of France.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow morning at 9;30 o'clock at St. Joscph's church. Interment will be In St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
COURT WON'T RULE

Washington, Nov. 1 P>-The su- preme court today refused to pass on the constitutionality of the Mon tana tax on distributors and dealers in gasoline, which was declared in- valid by the state courts.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
Mrs. Frances NeSznda

Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Neszoda of 26 Wilcox street, widow of the late John Neszoda, will be held tomorrow morning at Sacred Heart church at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
PARTY FOR MISS DEHAN

A Halloween party was given in honor Of Helen Dehan of 20 Haw- ley street Saturday evening. Guests were present from out of town and games were played followed by the serving of refreshments. '
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
flames E NIaIun

Funeral services for James F. Marun of 21 Greenwood street were held this morning at the home. Burial was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01

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 She--Time will teli.--AnswerS.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
WqH Street Briefs

A decidedly more optimistic sen timent is developing in Wall street towards conditions in the south since the break in cotton, attention now being drawn to earnings of southern railroads for the last quarter which are expected to be large. This hope full situation has been aided by the s extra dividend of the Norfolk and Western and talk is heard around the financial district that other southern carriers may do likewise. The good showing of the Louisville and Nashville thus far this year has aroused interest in the forthcoming meeting of directors. at which favor able dividend action is anticipated.
 Ohio leather had net loss of $92.- 532 for the first nine months of 1928. It's inventory is sS5s,0O0 lower than on January 1.
 Heavy buying Of steel rails by many of the country's largest rail- roads has been stimulated by orders placed by the Chesapeake and Ohio for 45,0OO tons to cover estimated requirements for 1927. Illinois Steel and Inland Steel each got 16,900 tons and Bethlehem Steel 11,2o0 tons.
 The average service station price of gasoline last week Is figured at 22.l7 cents a gallon against 1917 cents the same week last year. By the oil Paint and Drug Reporter.
 II. ". Phelps, president of Amer ican Can Co.,, said today there was no truth in reports that the com pany would take over, or in any way acquire the F. w. Bliss Co.,. or that such a transaction ever had been | considered.
 Goodyear Tire and rubber had | record production in the third quarter, the output of 3,721,2o9 tires contrasting with s,455,o22 in the second quarter and 3,495,164 in the first quarter.
 The sixteenth annual dinner of
 the trust companies of the United States under the auspices of the ! trust company division of the l American Bankers association will
 be held at the Waldorf Astoria hotel, 1 New York city, February IT. Crude Oil production in Califor- i ria in the week ended October 30 averaged 62S.5OO barrels daily. an
 increase of 9.600 barrels daily over , the week before. The daily increase 1 in the Los Angeles basis vtos $500
 barrels with a daily output of 315,- ! 800 barrels
 ! Net earning Of American Cash i Register company for the third ! quarter declined to s1,57s,394 from i S1,S95,7S9 in the third quarter last year and for the nine months of 1926 to s4.745.974 from s5,766,511 in the same period of 1925.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01

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New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
LOCAL STOCKS
Insurance Stocks.

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New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
TREASURY STATEMENT

New York Exchanges $7s1,o0o,- 900; balances $111, 1,o0o,ooo.
 Boston Exchanges $ss.00o, 900; balances $3..ooo,ooo.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01

Ohio leather had net loss of $o2.- 532 for the first nine months of 1928. It's inventory is ss5s,0oo lower than on January 1.