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New Britain herald., 1926-07-15
OLD HOUSEKEEPER DIES
Mrs. Bertha Ray, Negress, Had Been With New London Family For 80 Years.

New London. July , P - Mrs. Bertha Ray, negro housekeeper for the Harrison family, for S9 years, who according to insurance papers is 76 years of age, but whose age is believed by friends to be nearer 100 years, died at o'clock this morning at the Harrison home. She was en- gagged as a housekeeper by Mrs Jennie Harrison in 1887 and since that time had served four genera tions of the family. She had been totally blind for 20 years. Her birth place is known to be Windsor, Yer mont. but the date of her birth has not been established. Sixteen years ago she subscribed to an insurance policy and at the time she gave her age as 60 years. She was the widow of John Ray, a cook on board oceaR going steamers, who died about 50 years ago.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-15
PAONESSA 0FFICEHOLDERS
 TO HOLD REUNION SOON
Ex-Officers To Gather On Shores of Lake Pocotopaug For Ban-
 Quet And Outing.

Ex-city officials who served in the administration of A. NJ. Paonessa many of whom had their public service abruptly terminated with the change of administration, are plan. ming to hold banquet and outing at former Mayor A. NJ. Paonessa's hotel, The Lakeside" at Lake Poco- topaug. soon.
 The annual city officials outing which has been held regularly for many years will not take place this year, members of the common coun- cil say. and some Of those who or dinarily attend this annual event may be invited.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-15
PRISONERS REWARDED

Portsmouth. N. H.. July IS LP-- Logan Kalb of Indianapolis and Calvin W. Mckee of Anderson, S. C., naval prisoners, today were pardoned and discharged by secre- tary of the Navy Wilbur as reward for their "hcroic service" in att tempting to prevent the escape Of three other prisoners on May %, who beat up their marine guard at the navy yard here. The trioswere recaptured when the automobile they stole was wrecked.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-15
Chinaman Arrested With
 Dope in New London

New London, July IS Lee Shact, and Lee Dick, alias Lee Him, Chinese, were arrested here early early today charged with illegal pos sesison of opium following a raid conducted by Federal Narcotic Agent T. F. Kenefick together with railroad and local police. The men were held at the local police station today pending arraignment before United States Commissioner Russell H. Corcoran late this afternoon. The rooms the two other Chinese in the same building in Green street. were also raided by no evil dence found to incriminate the men.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-15
MONOXIDE GAS TELLS
 WORKMAN AT QUARRY
Broad Street Man Overcome In Plainville After Blast, Is StilI
 Unconscious.

Still unconscious after being the victim of an attack of monoxide gas at the Connecticut Quarries Co. plant at Plainville, sebastina Saela of S3 Broad street is at New Britain General hospital in a very serious condition, although he is not listed as critically ill.
 Saeala is a laborer at the quarry. He entered the tunnel after blast and was overcome by the gas re- maining after the explosion of the charge. He was found. early last evening at the entrance to the tun- mel, and was taken to the hospital immediately.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-15
Hudson Factory, Closed
 By Strike, ReOpens 21st

Hudson, N. Y., July, Is R>-The factory of the Firestone-Apsley company, shut down for three weeks because of strike of gaiter makers, will reopen July 21, General Man. ager Clinton P. Firestone announc- ed at a conference with employees today He said that the wage scale would be based on the eight cent cut to 62 1-2 cents which was the cause of the strike. The gaiter members will hold meeting to- night to determine their attitude, although it was said today that they would remain away from work.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-15
INvADES EUROPE AGAIN
"Pussyfootn Johnson Leaves For An.
 other Campaign Abroad

New York, July IS P,--William E. 'Pussyfoot' Johnson, dry crusader, started another European invasion yesterday. He sailed away on the President Roosevelt. bound for the international Anti-Alcohol congress in Tartu, Esthonia.
 If I had my way" he said. "Id chiorotorm some four judges who are handing out lenient sentences for Nolstead violations. The judges who fail to administer the maximum penalty to dry law offenders should be put out 0 fthe way as painiessly as possible"
 He said that 90 per cent of the united States is dry and that only New York and Maryland are in really bad shape"
New Britain herald., 1926-07-15
London Clubman Wins
 Damages Following Suit

London. July 15 LP - Captain Peter Wright, who was expelled from the Bath club last year for im- putations against the late William Ewart Gladstone in his book "Por- traits and Criticisms" today was awarded damages Of f1,OO6 for loss of club amenities and f25 for in jury to his reputation.
 The testim ony in the case did not go into the merits of his asper- sions upon the famous statesman whose son, Lord Gladstone, is a member of the Bath club.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-15
DOCTOR AND WIFE
 BOTH BEING HELD
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her mother. Her fathers where abouts were undetermined.
 Left Hospital June 26.
 The girl left the hospital on June 26, when, she told Ford, she feared her condition would be discovered. After living at a private home in the Dorchester district she took a room in a Roxbury lodging house, but occupied it only single day. The landlady told police man had called for her and together they had left. That was the night before Ford, in his statement to police, said they went to the physicians office.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-15
BRINGS SUIT ON $500 NOTE

George Christ and William F McEnroe of this city have brought suit for $500 damages against Bertha Palin of Forestville, claim ing that a note for $500 is unpaid. Roche x Cabelus issued the writ, which is returnable the third Mon day of July In the city court. Dep uty Sheriff Martin H. Horwitz has attached property of the defendant on Stafford avenue, Bristol.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-15
RUM RUNNER WAS BORN IN SALOON
Witness in DWyer Case Always
 Identified With Booze

New York. July 15 LPl-A confess. jed rum runner announced in court today that his relations with intoxi. eating liquors extended back to the lday of his birth which occurred ir 8 saloon.
 Reginald Rigg, seaman. a govern. ment witness in the trial of mem bers of the so-called Dwyer s4o,Oo0. 900 liquor ring, revealed the place Of his birth while under cross ex- lamination.
 He said that he was born in q saloon known as the Nelson Arms. Iowned by his grandfather in Eng land. He said he was a British sub lject.
 Previously he had told under di- rect examination that he had made several trips to rum row to bring liquor ashore from the private fleet Iof ocean steamers alleged to be own ed by William V. Dwyer and his as- Isociates.
 A touch of humor entered the case while Rigg was being question: ed by defense counsel who sought to test his memory. He was asked If at any time he had been in an institution for the treatment of a mental disorder. Rigg failed to un- Iderstand the question but after the judge had explained he answered, Yes"
 "When?"
 T was six years old"
 What were you treated for?"
 "A broken arm."
 The tension which had marked the session up to that point was eased by a laugh which ran through the court room and was joined in by both sides.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-15
King of Belgium Given
 Powers of Dictator

Brussels, Belgium, July 15 PT Parliament today gave King Albert full power 10 institute by decree measures to save the franc. The full powers bill was adopted by the chamber of deputies. 159 to 9, with four absentations and by the senate unanimously. with two absentations.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-15
ELIZABETH PULLE DIES

Portland, Me, July Is Opl-Eliza- beth Stuart Pulle. author and poet died here yesterday. Her best known book was "Italina Folk stor- ies," which she wrote originally in Italian and then translated into English. Her poems included Al lemon of Lovdone" and "Alicia's Bennett She was an honorary member of the New York Century club.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-15
PICNIC BY ID. OF V.

Lovisy Moore tent, No. 12, Daugh- ters of Union Veterans will hold a joint picnic at Lake Compounce Sat urday with Elizabeth L. Upson tent pf Southington and Sarah Reynolds tent of Bristol. Members of the To- gal tent will leave Central park at 1;15 o'clock and are requested to bring their own silverware.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-15
BANKRUPTCY CASES

New Haven. July Is Ps-Pettions in bankruptcy were filed here today by Joseph De Martino of Norwalk and Warren Rashaw of Hartford.
 De Martino. grocer, listed liabili- ties of s77S.69 and assets of $100.
 Rashaw, laborer, listed liabilities of $1,320 and no assets.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-15
VOTE FOR IMPEACHMENT
Former Premier of Norw>e Said To
 Have Misapplied Funds,

Oslo, Norway, July Is P-By a vote of 62 to 50 the odelsting, one or the sections ot the Starting. has decided to impeach former Premier A. Berge on the charge of placing 25'oOo,ooo kroner at the disposal of the Norske Handelsbank-the Nor wegian bank of commerce-without the knowledge of the storting.
 The house also voted 5S to 54 to impeach most of the members of Berge's ministry for complicity. The majority consisted of radicals lab orites and some agrarians.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-15
British Trades Union
 Will Aid the Strikers

London, July Is Pl-The trades union congress at conference with the executive of the miners fedora ton today, agreed to give all possible assistance to the striking miners. The congress will raise funds to sup port the miners in their struggle against longer hours and reduced wages
New Britain herald., 1926-07-15
RESIGNS AT U. OF MAINE

Orono, Me, July Is Rl-Dr. John y Gowen. biologist at the agricul- ural experiment station at Univer- .ity of Maine, has resigned to be- iome an associate member of the Rockefeller institute for medical re- earch It was announced today. He will be stationed at Princeton uni -ersity.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-15
LEAVES HOSPITAL

Policeman Peter Skierkowski who suffered an attack of poisoning from wood alcohol in shoe dye Tuesday evening, shortly after hay. ing pair of tan shoes dyed black while wearing them, left New Brit ain General hospital today.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-15
LASKER IS DEFEATED
Capablanca, World Chess Champion
 Wins Over Chicago PIayer

Lake Hopatcong. N. J.. July Is ts Jose R. Capahlanca of Havana. world chess champion. defeated Ed ward Lasker of Chicago in the sixth round of the Pan-American tourna- ment here yesterday with the black pieces he gained the victory in a queens pawn opening after ss moves
 G. Maroezy of Budapest and F. ]. Marshall of New York drew after Al moves in an alekhine defense adopted by the loser.
 The standing to date:
New Britain herald., 1926-07-15
QUEEN VICTORIA HE

London. July IS Rl- Stockholm dispatches to the Exchange Tele- graph say the health of Queen Vic toria continues unsatisfactory and that, according to medical bulle- tins, she has had serious heart att tacks in the last. two Jays,
New Britain herald., 1926-07-15
HERALD ID ANNOUNCE
 CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT
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way. Jack" the champion said.
 "Only a cloudburst" can postpone the 15-round battle Promoter Fugazy announced after a confer ence with the state athletic com mission.
 The commission gave the promo ter full power to act in regard to a postponement. If this action be- comes necessary the bout will be staged tomorrow night.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-15
CAUSE OF WRECK
Either Engineer pr Signal Failure is
 Given as Reason,

UiNCn as RCaSOn,
 Greensburg, Pa, July 15 Pl-The wreck of two Pennsylvania passenger trains near Gray last June i6. with a loss of 16 lives, was caused either by the failure of w. s. Gordon. en- gineer on one of the trains, to read the signals correctly, or failure of teh signal system to function proper ly, a coroner's jury declared yester- day.
 Gordon, a veteran engineer was killed when his train crashed into the rear of the Washington express which had stopped 10 repair an air hose.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-15

Although Marcus Aurelius Anto- minus was a Roman, he is consid- cred among the classical Greek philosophers because he wrote in Greek and was a great admirer of the Greek culture.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-15

New York Exchanges. 973,000,- 000; balances, 12S, S,000,000.
 Boston - Exchanges, 9S,000,000; balances, 4S,000,00o.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-15
WaH Street Briefs

| American Steel Foundries will draw for redemption 1,53S shares ot It's preferred issue from stock ot record at the close of business or August 10. the Boston Stock Ex- ! change is advised. The price, includ Ing dividends to September 30 will De slll.75 a share, payment to be made by the Equitab ble Trust Co. of New York on and after September 30.
 Net earnings of Transcontinental oil Co. for May. after all charges, was $1S4,511 and for the five months this year $S07.751, the total for May being larger than the com bined net earnings of the four pre- ceding months.
 Public offering shortly will be made of 10000 shares of per cent cumulative preferred stock of mid dle West Utilities Co. S100 par, which has been bought by Hill, Joiner & Co. The proceeds will be used to acquire additional proper ties and general corporate purposes. The company has no funded debt land now owns or controls public utility operating companies serving 1888 communities in 19 states.
 Sales of First National Stores, Inc, for the half year were s2S,- 9S5, gain of 1O.77 per cent over the s26,1613I6 reported for the first half of 1925.
 Directors of the Onyx Hosiery Co., today placed the common stock on an annual dividend basis of s3.20 share by the declaration of an initial quarterly payment of 80 cents, The first dividend will be distributed on August to stockholders of record July 25.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-15

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New Britain herald., 1926-07-15
Dr. Postgate, Noted as
 Educator. Passes Away

Cambridge, England, July 15 Pl- Dr. John Percival Postgate, profess sor emeritus of Latin in Liverpool university and noted authority on classical studies. died in the hospital today from injuries received last night, when he was struck by mo- tor lorry while cycling He was in his 73rd year.
 Dr. Postgate was the author of numerous books and articles on the classical languages, and was one of the authorities called upon in the compilation of the Encyclopaedia Britannica.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-15
LOCAL STOCKS
Insurance Stot ks

Furnished by Putnam & Col
New Britain herald., 1926-07-15
TREASURY STATEMENT

Treasury balance ,,... S212,S5S,S0S
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Deaths

Thomas s. Dovley. 10, Methodist Hos
pital. carcinoma. ,on D-aoh-iuo
Carmelia Modafari, 22 rs erooN'"ie
Jacob Herff. 81. Lincoln Hotel angina
pei E9rI +. Nevins. 90. 1888 w. Washington,
pulmonary tuberculosis Pi,ev Hospital.
Mary Whipplc, 81, city hospital. cere-
"'i Russell Phillips, /, 1920 Prospect
orG HSTTy 9Geeor:se Bailey. 8, 19i5 Nordyke'
''f Iouise J. Larrauce, ss, 174@ Laurel
qrteriosclerosis. Nfouidi,n
Martha Sutei1neister. 81, 3140 Broadway
hypostatic pneumonia.
Della Ball. "a. city hospital acute myo-
Anna Relic Sears, IS! city hospital. lobar
Charles Wilson, 3 hrs, $40 Abbott pre-
TRichard iisscnnamm, 40, 1o45 f. Ohio
lily VW2eelSch. So, Methodist Hospital.
c'F BesSie superb. 70. 1o54'N. Alabama
orp HI : linn, 20. Christian Hospital
s'pMaTcelius Twyman, 81. city hospital
fractured skull, aecidssntal' o horrs DOL
Robert North Cascldilne' 3 hours ~~i
Charles Petit, AZ, 800 Elm arter'o-
James E. Beer. 65, city hospital, cere-
orf Elisha Johnson. 60. GOA S. Delaware,
i0G Minnie Howard. 90, 1914 Conan. sep
ticaemia. oo1s parker
49, ro,ciDsure forpmPn OVale.
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VISIT AT ORPHANS HOME
Arty OalSes Company Employees
" Take Fund Trip.

After the babies were fast asleep
and when the older children at the
Indianapolis Orphans Home were
having their end-of-the-day ~scrubbing
party Tuesday night, forty adults
visited them. They were employees
of the Cakes Motor Parts Company,
who chose election night to make one
OF the Community Funds come and
see" trips. They formed thu larg-
est party on such a trip to Fund
member institutions and organiza-
ton.
The Jewish Communal House.
which was crowded with children
and young people in the gymnasium,
the corridors and game rooms, was
also visited. The last stop was at
the new Christamore House.
Miss Pauline Holmes Of the Com
munity Fund conducted the trip. The
party was made up by Frank Wage
ner, Fund chairman at the Cakes
company.
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Births

Girls
Grant and Florence Truck. 242S S. Cali
William and Elizabeth Haag. 100 W.
OrIn and Lilly Stotler. ia Kansas.
Alexander and Thelma Kriner. 1928
Joseph and Elizabeth amor. az
Armenius and Mary Tevis. 1910 W.
Albert and Dorothy Denny. 1918 W
August and Viola Elsner. Clark Blakes-
Corbett and Mabel Scott. city hospital
Merle and Cecile Hindman. city hospital.
Charles and Sadie Freeman. city hospi-
William and Josephine Cage, city hospi-
hartley and Bridget German. $50 Blu
Henaiick and Rose Dinkle, Long Hos
George and Catherine Sheets. Methodist
Ebert and Elizabeth Martin. 2734 Co
William and Anna Kopp. 2937 McPher'
William IL Stella Williams. 1929
Cruft..
GJ o5ssepRs n and Hs Susie n ROSE, 1906 =. twenty
EiS6th a~o eo,ma u..,v o,Aa station
Guy and RUBY, Names, LonE6 hM9spitsit;
Otis and Maude Schnarr. 4lO n; StaHs
William and Myrtle Sanders 1.-Two W
Arthur and Anna Bush. 602 weshorst
Martin and Junia Shea; 1880 s Senate.
James and Cansada Gibson 95on D
William and vergie veach. 627 8. I'LL
Robert and Doris Gasoline, 221 Kansas.
Lewis and Eva Bolinger, LOO s. East
Roy and Minnie Richards, l0Ot Ewing
Lloyd and Lottie Emmons olS r.
james and ova Anderson. 227o 5.
Patrici and Cecil o'conner. s%a f.
Waller and Adeline Goodlaw. city hos
Clyde and Martin Richhart, city hos
Waller and Edna Banks, city hospital
Percy and Mary Hardcman, city nospltal'
Edward and Mary Roberts. SlS W. Ior-
Frank. and May Drury, 516h w.
DepzfI and Media Housor, 2O1e W..
HUrry nd Dorothy Stafford 1869 River.
Rob- and Doyie Wells. 20 >. Chris'
Sc ion and Edith Hodges. 1l3 s. sher-
"1 Herbert and Alice Jackson. Methodist
Kenneth and Mildred Mann. 1888 Gull
Frank and Esther Duvall. Long Hos
Robert and Leona Roell. Long Hospital
gake and Florence Wilson. olo W. Az
Delbert and GLADYS Self, 1921 Hoefgen'
Twins
Alfred and Helen Drummond, l2lo
Wade. boy twins.
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WOULD HONOR HARDING

BU United Press
WASHINGTON, Nov. Sit is pro-
posed that one of the dining rooms
in the new home of National Press
Club, which will occupy the two top
floors Of the fourteen-story National
Press Bldg, being erected here by
the club, shall be named for the
late President Harding, the only
resident who ever qualified for ac-
i've membership in this organization
OF newspaper men. Mr.. Harding was
a member Of the Press Club as pub.
Usher of the Marion (Ohio) Star.
President Harding was a member
Of the club for years before he be-
came President of the Unitea States.
He participated in the clubs annual
elections; played in the clubs golf
tournaments and visited the club
quarters Whenever he had the oppor-
tgnity.
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SAY CAL VS.. AL SURE
Tammany to Back Him for PresiA
dency. '
BU United Press

BU United Press
NEW YORK, Nov. 3.-Gsvernor
Al Smith OF New York has emerged
from Tuesdays election with his
party in New York State hailing him
rs its standard bearer for the presi-
dency in 1928.
Weeks before the election it be-
came evident\ that Republicans and
Democrats were fighting in New
York as much about the presidency
as the governorship. Republicans
were determined to reduce Smiths
following to the lowest possible
point: defeat him, if they could, for
its effect on next years presidential
campaign.
Smith and his hackers in Tam
many Hall sought to roll up for
Smith a tremendous vote which they
could point to as proof Of his
strength when Democracy gathers
to name its presidential candidate.
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PURNELL LEADS WATSON
Blu United Press

BIZ United Press
KOKOMO. Ind. Nov. with
eight precincts missing out of sixty
four in Howard County. indications
today were that Watson received u
coo majority and Robinson. 300.
Fred s. Purneli was given "A 1900
majority IN the county in his race
for reelection against Roy w. Ad-
ney, Democrat.
James p. Davis. Democrat, carried
the county by 450. over George w.
Freeman in the race for joint Sen
ator from Howard and Miami coun
ties. The race for State House Of
Representatives was still in doubt.
Democrats on the county ticket
Ell. oted the sheriff. two commission
go and the assessor.
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Meyer-Kiser Sells
Seat in Exchange

Announcement was made to In
dianapolis Stock Exchange members
today by Myer-Kiser Bank that it
had sold one of it's two seats in ex-
change to Thomas d. Sheerin & Co.,
local investment securities dealers,
the transaction subject to approval
of board.
The sea- is sold in name of Leroy
Falvey, member of the Sheerin firm.
Exchange members declined to name
sale price.
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bonds to pave highways in Henry
County was carried by a vote OF
, TO /.
Thirty-three of forty-fiVe precincts
IN the senatorial race gave:
Watson. $3.50; Stump, 4,O74.
Robinson, 1854; Woollen, 4,l12.
For Congress: Elliott (Repl
5.295: Myers Dem.), 3.721.
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WHEAT AND CORN
LOWER At OPEN
Deluge of Bearish News Is
Cause of Down Trend.

BV Tnited Press
corn lost good fractions on the open
ing of the Chicago Board, of Trade
this morning, but oats remained I'M
changed. A deluge of bearish news
forced wheat to open 5sc TO sc
lower than Mondays close.
Corn was &c to sac lower than
on Monday. December is now 1Sc
and May 17Ac under the high level
of the seasonal fact unprecedented
on the board, or at least not known
to the trade in many years.
Oats showed strength in maintain
ing Mondays levels.
provisions also ODened unchanged.
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CHAMBERS DEFEATED

BU United Press
NEWCASTLE. Ind, Nov. 3-Wal-
ter s. Chambers, former Democratic
State chairman. who has served
eight years in the State Senate. was
defeated for reelection by Luther
o. Draper, Republican. of Spiceland.
by a 1000 majority. IT was indicated.
A proposal to issue 100000 in
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T.

BIZ United Press
LINTON. Ind. Nov. Returns
from nine precincts in Green County
early today found Democratic sena-
torial candidates in the lead. The
vote: Stump. 1.24S; Watson. 1908.
Woollen. 1.46O: Robinson. 999.
in the congressional race: Green
wood Deml, 2.7SS; Sedwick (RepD,
2.4S3.
Otis jameson Democrat. was
elected representative in the State
Legislature. defeating Tim O'Connor,
Republican. incumbent.
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In the Sugar Market
(By Thomson & McKinnon)

NEW YORK. Nov. 3.-The impression
one gains from current sugar trade reports
is. on the whole. favorable. 1t appears
that prices in all the sugar markets are
on a firm basis. Business. temporarily. is
dull. The latest statistics too. reflect the
more satisfactory trade conditions. show
ing particularly another good-sized reduc-
ton in supplies on hand Mondays mar
ket in futures indicated that an oversold
position had been reached and l think that
the advance. subject to minor recessions,
will continue.