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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-16

Between $4,000 and $4,000 tons of
bituminous have been received this
Summer by the Kennebec Wharf &
Coal Co., at Bath, and the plant has
been a distributing center for a@wide
radius. Much Of its supply has been
shipped throughout the Kennebec
valley and thousands of tons have
been shipped by trolley to the inter-
ior of the state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-16

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, I. o. O. 3,
Regular meeting every Friday evening
at O'Clock. All Odd Fellows and II.
ting brothers invited.
LINWOOD P. ALBEE, Nc.
ELLIS E. WALKER. ssc'y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-16

Gene Hebert. former Westbrook
high three-letter man and last sea-
son while wearing the uniform of st.
Johns prep in Danvers, Mass, Sc
lectcd as the best hurler in Massa-
chusetts preparatory school circles,
is to enter Boston college this fall
and should be in line to make a name
for himself in athletics while out on
the heights. Hebert played football
and basketball during his high school
career.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-16

JEPTHA ENcAMPMsNT, NO. J.
Meetings fourth Tuesday Of sae,
month at 100 o'clock.
GEO. H WADLElGR, c. p
G. S. PEASLEE, Scribe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-16

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. O. Pm
Regular meeting every third TUESDAY
at o'clock. Rehearsal Of P. u. d.
gree.
LINwOOD ALBEE, CAP.
G. H. WADLEIGH. Clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-16

Joe Laporte, veteran and expert
fresh water fisherman Of Sanford.
who has a big power boat on Sebago
lake and makes many trips to that
body of water during the summer.
has taken 12S salmon from the lake
this season. Just now. however. his
thoughts are turning towards wood
cock and partridge. Recently he
bought setter in Comic. n. H., and
tryouts with the dog are proving to
his satisfaction that he will get plen-
ty Of game this fall.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
O-VANZETII FRIENDS
 ROUTED FROM QUARTERS
Buncos Aires Takes Stand Against ENtrcmists-Scycra Arrests
 Arc Made

Buenos Aires. May Is Rl-The meeting place Of q committee which is carrying an agitation on behalf of Nicola Sacco and Bartholomeo Nanzetti, the Italians who are under conviction for murder in Massachusetts, was raided last night by secret police, other known ren- dezVous or extremists have been placed under observation, several arrests have been made. including Francisco Peluzzo and Jose Favero. said to be members of the agitation committee. Faeiro is described by the police a.s & well known agita- tor
 The ministers of foreign relations. marine and interior have called at the American embassy and ex- pressed regret over the explosion of the bomb outside the embassy building Sunday night. The theory has been advanced that the ex- plosion was connected with the Sacco-Yanzetti case.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
TODAY'S MARKET IS
 REACTIONARY ONE
Rails, as a Group, Show ReIa-
 lively Firm UndertOne

By fhe Associated Press
 New York. May 1S.-Stock prices turned raactionary this afternoon when selling pressure was renewed against the motor shares. The morning market had displayed con siderable irrcsularity, but With good demand in evidence for many Of the oil and railroad shares. Public interest continued at low ebb, with indications in the early afternoon that total sales would not run over l0h9,ooJ shares.
 Renewed weakness Of French and Belgian francs. which crashed to new low records for the year, had depressing effect in financial cir clcs. There Was little of interest in the days business news. other than q future extension Of recent advances for petroleum products.
 Despite frequent denials from off cials Of leading companies, rumors pcrsist that the automobile industry is showing signs Of a definite reces- sion in sales, which undoubtedly eX- plains the professional selling of inc automotiye issue Mack Trucks and Moon each sold down ot least 2l2 points below yesterdays closing ley els and Dodge Brothers 4 and Hud- son yielded about a point on the first wave Of selling.
 Rails. as group, showed a rcla- lively firm undcrtone, but special weakness developed in the Chicago 6. Alton issues. the common sagging ? 5-S to 4iz and the preferred 3 3-S to F. both new low records for the year. The coalers were in good de- mand Chesapeake X Ohio, Lacka- wana, Reading, Baltimore X Ohio and Now York Central all selling a point or more above yesterdays final quotations
 Armour A broke below Is 10 a new low in reflection Of speculative fears for the safety Of the dividend. L. $. Cast Iron Pipe broke points t, ., ,..,r
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
JAILER TESTIFIES
Veteran Warden of Illinois Prisons Appears Before Chicago Grand Jury Today.

Chicago, May is G11 -- Warden John L. Whitman. Of Joliet and Stateville prisons. has spent thirty six years in running Illinois prisons. but his absence from duty for only eight hours while he told a special grand jury here of conditions at Statevillc, worried him.
 q haven't been away this long for months" he said as he waited out side the grand jury room, and after an eighty minute recital to the jurors, he hastened to get back to the prison.
 He must return to Chicago again tomorrow or Thursday, however as officials announce he would be re- called to continue his story to the grand jury. which began by investi- gating crime conditions in Cook county, and then added the subject of pardons and paroles to it's investi- gation.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
HIS SECOND WIFE
 PUTS KIDDIES OUT
StepmOther Won't Allow Them
 in House, Father Says

A pttiful case came to |. ! atten- tion of Probation Officer E. . Con- molly this afternoon, a man l his three small children appeaIin for assistance in the dilemma bro ,yht about, the man said, by the refusal of his second wife to permit him and the children to live with her.
 Surrounded by the tots, the man went to the central fire station. and while the little ones clung to him and gazed about the apparatus room with wondering eyes, he told Of the death os his first wife and his mar rlage to another woman. Ten months ago, he said, she elected him and his five children and told him the only condition on which she would allow him to return is that he get rid of the children.
 One Of his children is at St. Az nes' Home, and he said he cannot afford to place the others in an in- stitution. He wants a separation from his second wife so he can re marry and keep his children togeth- CT.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
MOSTLY FOREIGN BORN
3l Per Cent of Patients in Mass. Schools and Institutions For Feeble Minded From Abroad.

Boston, May IS lPt-Nearly S4 per cent of the patients of state hospi- tals and schools for the feeble minded in Massachusetts are for eign born. Announcement was made today Of findings of the state de- partment Of mental diseases which, it was set forth, is following pro- posed legislation in congress on i'm migration with much interest," II was suggested that taxpayers should find the statistics Of interest," as the program of the care Of the insane, feeble minded and epileptic Is so costly"
 Summarizing tho study now com pleted. the department announced:
 The number Of patients in the IS institutions under the depart ment Of mental diseases during March. 1925. was 10.670 males and I179 females. a total patient popu- lation of 21.S42. Of this number the whole number Of foreign born in the state hospitals and schools for the feeble minded was 7.422. or @3 92flo0 per cent of the whole number under care.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
PRISONER ID RE
 SENT TO MICHIGAN
Lieutenant Governor Signs Ey-
 tradition Papers Today

Hartford. May IS tPl-Lieut. Gov. J. Edward Brainard, acting goycr- nor of the state in the absence of Governor Trumbull signed the pap CTS this morning for the cXtradition Of Edwin Von Walden. now held in the New Haven county jail, 10 Michigan. to answer to the charge Of escaping from the Michigan re- formatory.
 Governor Trumbul refused to sign the papers several days ago because of some obvious errors in dates. They were later corrected and again presented to the state.
 George II. Cohen Of Hartford, ap- peared for Won Walden and raised number Of technical objections. He pointed out that there were CT TOTS in spelling in the request and called attention to he word rendi- ion which was spelled without the "N' in the first syllable. MT. Cohen also stated that there was no affida- vit from the warden of the Mich!- gan THIOTUld tory IIlIl it ltdtl NlL- messed the escape of the accused. It was brought out that after the re- quest for extradtion had been made q. new warden took office at the Michigan institution. The present warden had not been a witness to the facts of the case. These ob- jcctions were not sustained.
 After hearing all Of the argu- ments Lieut.. Governor Brainard signed the papers.
 It is understood that proceedings will be started in the superior court in Now Haven for a writ Of habeas corpus by Attorney Walter Walsh.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
FOREST FIRES RAGING
Hundreds of Northern Minnesota settlers Volunteer in Fighting Flames.

St Paul, Minnu May IS tR-Hun- drcds Of northern Minnesota set tiers joined today with rangers 10 fight the north woods greatest menace--forest and brush fires scattered over state forestry dis tricts.
 At least 5 fires were reported in the northern half Of the state and 16 of them were out of control ad- vices from Duluth said. Fourteen settlers i'll the Cramer section were homeless and scores of small build ings were destroyed in various dis tricts.
 The most serious blazcs today Were in St Louis and lake counties, along the shores of Lake Superior. Other districts reporting fires were Moose Lake, Hibbing, Bemidji and Deer river.
 Winds which reached velocity of from B 10 40 miles an hour yest"r- day. diod down last night, and this aided the fire fighters considerably. Heavy rainfall is needed. however, 10 end tho danger.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
Lake Ontario Coast Guard
 Cutter Makes First Haul

Rochester, x. r.. May IS -- The coast guard cutter CG-2&3o made its first capture Of the season just be- fore daybreak today when it over hauled a speedy 45 foot Canadian rum runner of, Braddock's Light, placed three men on the boat under arrest and confscated the runner and I50 cases Of alcohol.
 The capture followed a spirited chase in Lake Ontario. three miles north of Rochester. which ended only after the speedy government boat had fired flvr shots across the rum runners bow. The prisoners were charged with smuggling and held for arraignmcnt before United States Commissioner Phillips.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
City Items

Miss Bertie Surtaski is spending the summer months with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sur taski of 36 Whiting street. She was formerly a member of the musical burletta. "Wine. Women and Song," which closed it's season recently in New York City.
 Visit our new home. The Burritt Gift Shop-91 W. Main St, at the Professional Bldg.--advt.
 The Young Women's Missionary society Of the South Congregational church will hold it's final supper of the season this evening at 6:So o'clock.
 Benjamin l. Miller. town and city manager of West Hartford, will speak on the town manager plan of government to the members of the Kiwanis club tomorrow.
 Attorney Thomas F. McDonough was in Webster, Mass, today on business.
 Augusta Yogel of this city has brought an action for s150 against Ralph and Mary Janswick of Wa terbury. Michael A. Sexton is coun- sel for the plaintiff and the writ is returnablo in the city court the fourth Monday in May.
 Adolph Shubort, foreman at the Union Mfg. Go. reported to the police today the theft of watch from his locker at the factory. Judge B. W. filling heard the case of Nirgirio Mironda against Antoni DohrowolsH in city court this morn ing. Roche X Cabelus appeared for the plaintiff and Nair X Nair rep resented the defendant. Decision was reserved.
 The infant son of Mir. and Mrs. Frank Goodwin of 70 Roberts street died this afternoon at New Britain General hospital, Mir Good win is an optician in business in this city.
 The Royal Arcanum will hold it's regular meeting this evening at s o'clock.
 Louis Putforman has been sued for S40o on a bill for $27G.90 by II. NJ. Field & O.. of New York city. The writ which was issued by Will liam M. Greonstcin, is returnable the fifth Monday of May in the city court. Constable Fred Wrinkle has garnishecd money in q local bank.
 Mrs. George Bruce of Camillus x. Y, is visiting Mrs. John A. Larson of 20 South Main street.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
Fails in Effort to Have
 Carols Son Recognized

Paris, May IS P)-The courts to- day ruled against Mime. Zizi Lam primo, former morganatic wife of ex-Crown Prince Carol of Rumania, in her attempt 10 have Carols pa ternity of her son, N1icrea, rec ognized.
 Mine. Bambrino applied to the courts to have Micrea registered at the Michelet high school under the name Hohenzollern, of which family Carol is a member.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
Governor Smith Signs
 II Bills in Succession

Albany x. Y, May 8 (P)-Eleven bills were signed and three vetoed by Governor Smith today in a final drive toward clean-up of measures still before him. Included in the bills approved was the Thayer bill provid- ing for ownership of a certain amount of railroad company stock by automobile bus corporations The bill merely constitutes the governor said. a move 10 bring the public service commission law up to date by adding bus companies to the list Of corporations enumerated in the existing law.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
Englishmen Imprisoned
 For Spying ill France

Paris, May IS (Pp--The three Englishmen who were arrested here last December on charges of es- pionage were given prison sentences in criminal court today. The court found they had endeavored to obtain secret documents concerning French maritime and aviation stations.
 John Leather was sentenced to three years and fined 5000 francs. Ernest Phillips and William Fischer were each sentenced 10 two years with fines of 2.o0O francs.
 The two French women involved, Marthe Moreuil and Andree Lefevre, were given six months in prison.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
Bremen Travel 22 Miles
 To Help Quell Big Blaze

Tyrone. Pa. May 8 Pl-Firemen came from Q distance of 32 miles to help fight q blaze which early today destroyed the Tcmpleton building covering about half a block in the business district nf Tyrone. The value of the building, which housed a department store and several les ser establishments, was estimated at $25O,00o. Several adjacent buildings were slightly damaged.
 Volunteer tiremen from as far away as Huntington, 22 miles from here, aided in quelling the blaze.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank onr rcIatlVes, friends and neighbors for the kind ness and sympathy shown us during our recent bereavement, the loss Of our beloved wife and mother. Also for the beautiful floral offerings.
 (Signed).
 Victor Carlson, Mir, and Mrs. Ru- dolph Snygg. Mir. and Mrs. George s. Peterson, Emil Carlson.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
Looked So Funny His
 AccuSer Changed Mind

New York, May IS tP)-Pat White, elderly burlesque actor, looked so funny in court today in an enormous cap he was charged with stealing that the complaining owner of the cap burst out laughing and asked that the case be dismissed.
 "Your honor.' said the plaintiff. Benjamin Brand proprietor Of lower Thirr avenue haberdashcry, this man has given me many laughs in my day and l ask to with draw the charge. He certainly is funny"
 White was discharged.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
BOARD MEETINGS

The board of fire commissioners will meet at 7:30 this evening 10 discuss plans for the proposed new No. fire station on Stanley street.
 The board of police commission CTS will meet Friday evening to complete organization. Peter l. Pajewshi will be named chairman and tho expectation is that Joseph A. McGrail will be reelected clerk
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
Cleveland Planning Big
 Welcome for Ellsworth

Cleveland, May IS Pt-A home coming celebration for Lincoln C. Ellsworth, partner of Roald Amund- sen in the Norge polar flight, is planned for July 1, by Cleveland,
 Ellsworth, who was born in IIud- son. Ohio, near here, was invited by telegraph to Nome, Alaska, to attend this event. which would be staged on the 130th anniversary of the found- ing of Western Reserve university, to which Ellsworth's father gave large bequests.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
AerOnautical Tests to
 Be Part of Big Maneuvers

San Diego, CaIif., May lg Pl- AeronauticaI tests will feature the tactical manouvcrs and salvo firing of the battle fleet Friday and Satur- day.
 For the first time in the history of naval aviation a full-strength tor pedo squadron will attack" the battleships. This maneuyer will be made Friday, when a total of 37 sea planes and airplanes will be launched from the carrier Langley and capitulated from battleships.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
ROBBER SENTENCED.

Worcester, Mass. May IS PL-A robbery and shooting on the night Of January q brought a sentence Of from eight to 12 years in the state prison 10 Theodore Leboouf. 19, ycs- torday in superior criminal court The young man pleaded guilty to shooting Charles E. McCann and robbing his store.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
FAFNIR LOSES SUIT
Local Bearing Company Found 10 Have Infringcd on Patent Held by Danbury Firm.

New Haven. May lS. --- X decision in favor of the Helm Grinder com- pany of Danbury, plaintiffs against the Fafnir Bearing company of New Britain in an equity suit was filed today by Federal Judge Thomas.
 The action was for alleged in fringrment Of patents on mechani- cal device for grinding rolls which with roller bearings for automobiles are manufactured.
 The court ruled that the patent rights had been infringed.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
CONDITION IS CRITICAL

Michael Suqustic, who in a tit Of despondency cut his throat in his home at 2S6 North street. is still in a critical condition at New Brit ain General hospital Reports from that institution state his condition is "very poor"
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
Mrs. Olive R. Atwood

Funeral services for Mrs. Olive F. Atwood were held it the home of Frank D, Smith Of 15S Carlton street this afternoon al o'clock. Rev. Theodore A. Greene, pastor of the First Congregational church, of. fciated. Inteunent was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
Mrs. K. H. Johnson

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Johnson, wife Of K, II. Johnson of 517 Church street, will be held to- morrow afternoon at 2:So o'clock at the home. Reader Won Emberg of the International Bible Students will oficiate. Interment will be in Fair view cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
DRY AGENTS SEIZE CAR

Bridgeport, Conn.,, May IS LPe- Federal prohibition agents seized an automobile of unknown ownership, loaded with 500 bottles Of high proof beer, as it was about 10 be loaded on the steamer Park City at a Water street dock yesterday afternoon. The beer which was concealed in burlap bags is valued at approximately $500.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
DIVORCED IN PARIS

Paris May IS Pt-Mrs. Lucille Wolfe Burton was granted a divorce today from William o. Burton, American portrait painter now liv- ing in Paris. Mrs. Burton alleged that the artist left her and refused 10 return.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
WARM IN PORTLAND

Portland, Maine. May IS tP,-The mercury in the official thermometer climbed 2S degrees in five and half hours today reaching 75, the highest point Of the year at noon. T. was the warmest May IS for eight wears.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
Deaths
StanleN Kelley

Stanley cir months old son of Mr. and Mrs William Kelley ol iSG South Main street, died this morn. ing at New Britain General hospital Funeral arrangements In charge of NJ. J. Kenney Co. are incomplete.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
MEETING ON ORDINANCES

The ordinance committee of the common council will meet next Monday evening. Ii is expected to bring up the question Of traffic and parking problems. Chief Of Police Hart will meet with the committee.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
Alexander Shilinga

Funeral services tor Alexander SUlinga of r oak street will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock at St. Andrews church. 1nterment will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18

Burt Thompson (aboye) has at tended every show given in the Robcy theater at Spencer, W. Va, since the theater was opened in 1907. And there's been show there every night, James Campbell (be- low) hasn't quite such a good rec ord; he can only boast that he hasn't missed show in the last seven years, But then, hes only lived in Spencer for seven years.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
ST LOIIS RORBERY

St Louis. May IS LPN-~FiXc or six armed men held up the North St.. Louis Trust company today and cs- capped with approximately $$o.o0O.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18

Owen Curry

Funeral services for Owen Curry of l79 Washington street will be held Thursday morning al 8 o'clock at St. Marys church. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18

Gross earnings Of $15.@6l.GQ6 are reported by the National Electric Power Co. for the year ended March 31, Net earnings, after op- crating expenses, taxes and depre- citation, were $5.9S&,161. There was a. balance of $2,1g3.@40 available for interest and dividends on Ma tional Electric Power Co. securities af'or fixed charge of subsidiary com- panics.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
Special Notice

Bridge whist and AS at St, Mary's School hall tonight. at S:15 o'clock. under auspices of Holy Family Circle-advt.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
TREASURS STATEMENT
Treasury balance ..... $8o5,932 ,0o4

New York--ENchanges, l,09S,0Q0.- GOO: balances, lQS,000,0Q0
 Boston - Exchanges, 9o.o00,0 balances, 41.O00.000.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
HELD AS RECKLESS DRIVER

Frank Carlson of this city will be arraicued in West Hartford town court Thursday evening on the charge Of reckless driving, An au- tomoble he was driving figured in a collision in West Hartford last Sun- day. The West Hartford police all Iege they found two bottles of wine in Carlsor's car. He was not drinking, however.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18

Miss Ailsa Mellon, 23, daughter of Secretary Mellon of the treasury and called the worlds richest heiress,' v has announced her engagement to David k. Este Bruce, son of Sena- tor Bruce of Maryland. The couple will live in Rome after the wedding, where Bruce is 10 be viCe-consul at S2,500 8 year.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18

Some people marry an ideal and some q good dnnl
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
WaN Street Briefs

Heavy melting steel scrap IS 25 cents a ton lower in the Chicago district, quotations ranging from SIP to $12.50 a ton.
 Mexican Seaboard oil Co. and In. ternational Petroleum Co report net profit Of s1O6.666 for the first quarter of 1926 after expenses and interest on debentures, but before depletion, equal to II cents a share. Net loss of $11218S was reported in the first quarter Of 1926.
 British Pig Iron output in April was 5%GGp0 tons against 57Q.000 in April last year. Steel ingot produc- ton rose 10 GG1.ooO tons from 59S.- QoQ tons q year ago.
 Hotel and Institutional equipment orders amounting 10 &&95950 have been received by l.. Earth &, Co.,, eastern division Of Albert Pick. Earth X Co. This is in addition to several large contracts recently an- rounced hy the company's western division at Chicago, Albert Pick &, GO.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-18
Manufacturing Companies.

|I'fd. Electric Light Go. note 23o lIolvoke Water Power co ....i50 \ r. Tel. .........149