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New Britain herald., 1926-09-11
Rubies Less Popular
 Mines Are for Sale

Rangoon, Burma, Sept. II PG Because rubies have lost some of their popularity the Burma ruby mines have been offered for sale, subject to approval by the govern ment Of India. The mines, near Man. dalay have been operated for years by London company and have pro- duced from surface workings gems valued at approximately t1o,oo0,ooo.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-11
FIREMEN'S CAR HITS BOY

Joseph Krawicz, aged years, or 59 North street, was injured about 5 o'clock last evening when he was struck on Clark street, near the Elihu Burrit school, by an automo- bile driven by Bremen Felix w, Zarecki of 127 Lawlor street, and was taken to the New Britain Gen eral hospital for treatment.
 Zarecki told the police he was driving north on Clark street and turned out to avoid striking lit- tie girl. He did not see the boy un- til 1t was too late to avoid striking him. The boys injuries are not con sidered serious.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-11
NEW LETTER BOXIN WEST END

X letter box has been placed at West Main street and Black Rock avenue, with the same early and late collection service from the box in front of the sub-station at West Main and Lincoln streets.
 The box was one of the two in the vicinity of the sub station for several and will serve large neigh borhood which heretofore has been compelled to travel to the sub-sta- ton box in order to obtain service.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-11
TROOP IS HAS MEETING

Troop Is. Boy Scouts of St. Mary's church. met in the parochial school hall last night and discussed plans for the coming season. This was the first meeting after the summer months. Several boys who won merit badges at the Scout camp eh Portland this summer were present. The youngsters expressed great in- terest in the camp. The plans of the Scout council were also dis cussed,
New Britain herald., 1926-09-11
THIEF GETS $50, RIDES AWAY

The police today were lnNestlSal- ing the theft of $50 and some change at the home of Mrs. Mary Mikulska of 16s West street last evening, by a man who is said to have been seen by Mrs. Mikulska entering the house and riding off on a bicycle. The money was in purse and the man tucked the purse under the dining room rug after taking the money, according to report to the police.
 Officer Feeney has description of the man but up to noon no ar rest had been made.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-11
J. c. Beebe to Leave
 For New Home in Pa,

Joseph c. Beebe, organist at the South Congregational church for several years until he recently re- signed to take position as head of the department of music at Hill school. Pennsylvania. will leave for his new home with his family next Tuesday. Tomorrow he will preside at the church organ for the last time at the Sunday services.
 To date no successor has been en- gagged to take his place. It is un- derstood thst the church has under consideration several applications for the position.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-11
SHOWER FOR MRS. DESPIERRE

A miscellaneous shower was ten dered Mrs. Lawrence Despierre of Hamden. Conn.,, at the home of Mrs. Everett Arbour of Maple street Thursday evening. About 45 were present and Mrs. Despierre was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Games were played, musical selections enjoyed and a luncheon served. Mrs. Despierre was former ly Miss Florence Murphy of Beaver street. this city.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-11
Perakos' Sedan Stolen
 While He Watches Bouts

A sedan owned by Peter Perakos of fl Madison street, local theater owner, was stolen last night while MT. Perakos was attending the boX@ ing bouts at the Telodrome in East Hartford. The police of surround ing cities and towns were asked to be on the lookout for it.
 The Hartford police today re- ouested the local police to notify Joseph Hamarit of Gilbert street that his automobile, which was stolen. has been recovered.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-11
2,OO0 Pythians Expected
 To Attend Lyme Picnic

About 2000 members of the Knights of Pythias and the Pythian Sisters from all parts of the state are expected at the annual outing of the association at the Lawrence Raymond farm in Lyme on the East Haddam- Norwich state road tomor- row. The success of last years af- fair is expected to be- surpassed by this years outing, in the opinion of the members.
 The farm was bought by state organization as place for a state Pythian Home.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-11
RIrYS LINK OF MINORS

Officer Thomas J. Feency arrest cd Charles Haskell of S4 Sanford street, Hartford today on the charge of buying junk of minors. Haskell is a licensed punk dealer and disclaimed any intention of Vi plating the law. He was released on his own recognizance and ordered to be in police court Monday morn ing.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-11
CORONER HOLDS INQUEST

Bridgeport, Sept. Il P-Coroner John J. Phelan conducted an inquest this morning in the death of An thony Conte. s, of 3S Fremont ave pital yesterday from a fractured skull sustained when struck by an automobile driven by Paul P. Swar- ney of Fairfield Friday afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-11
STONE HITS BOY ON HEAD

Stanley LaskowsN, aged 10, of lA Orange street, was struck on the head by a stone thrown by another boy of the same age on Myrtle street last night and Dr. E. R. CurrAn was called to attend him. Supernumera- ry Officer Bennie Huck investigated and reported that the stone-thfower did not mean to cause injury and as the expenses will be paid by the boys father the injured bey's mother did not want n Asre& UA6A
New Britain herald., 1926-09-11
VIOLATES RULES OF ROAD

Motorcycle Policeman W. P. Hayes arrested Walter R. Allen of New Haven on the charge of vio- lating the rules of the road, fol- lowing an accident at the corner Of Elm and East Main streetA
New Britain herald., 1926-09-11
DISGUISED AS NUNS

St. Albans, Vt, Sept. II P- Three women dresed as nuns were taken from a Canadian Pacific train in Richford this morning when a customs inspector found that they had yards of valuable French lace concealed beneath their -clothins.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-28
Adam Scofflaw's Journal

Walked early this day by the sun
shine streaming through our case
ment, and my dame bleat prettily for
fear twill give her a red nose. poor
sorry wretch. But I did comfort the
dove with a promise to take her to
Medina Lake this day with Sir
Frank Tattersdale. So. she mightiC
merrie. and we 10 the roadside where
by holding no OF my hand. did pro
cure a ride in a speedy horseIess car
riage, while my fancy sit in the dicki.
seat. so did ride merrily thither t.
Milford Tattersdale's. But. Lord!
when we reach there I did discover
to my create discomfort, that my
sloe.eyed hen.partridge hath bounced
from the behind.handed diciie seat. SO
I did fetch her to Medina Lake after
all, as was my pledge.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-28

Now that both sides have been
heard in the Marine cocktail case the
public can draw its own conclusions.
Consider these facts:
/. Gen. Smedley Butler
went to the hospital right
after the cocktail party.
2. Physicians testified
that Col. Alexander Will
liams was also sick.
Doesn't this indicate that both Of
them were drinking?
II Is one Of the drawbacks OF pro.
hibition that guest always feels
hostile toward his host the morning
after.
It must be sci dtO the credit OF
Colonel Williams that he was the
first 10 recover.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-28
TODAY'S BULLETIN

NEW Y0RK.-Frances (''Peach.
es") Heenan, the 15.year.Old Cinder-
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-28
THIS is THE QUESTION!

Molars and cocktails!
TOOthaches turned loose!
The question before us
Was il booze or prune juice!
Fittings and highballs!
Who said, "IIie-hic?"
Was our friend, Captain Williams,
Drunk or just sick?
And dear General Butler!
The cause Of debate!
Was it tooth nmber nine?
Or tooth number eight?
j. r.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-28

prominent onion
grower Of Laredo,
who is advocating
the use Of onion
skin paper in the
schools. Mr.. Nc.
Diyot is also pres
ident and general
manager Of the
corporation manu-.
featuring 80 ii. p.
breath sweeteners.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-28

"WANTED-Title for story
of experiences of two ten
derfeet in Death Valley"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-28

From a Yerdugo hills; De comes the
answer:
CLUSTERING DEFEAT"
e. A. G.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-28

home and babies, not wealth." she con-
fided to interyiewers today.
Some author" broadcasts over the
radio:
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-28

The doctor is In. Please wait!
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-28
WHO'S WHO AND WOT
OF 1T

This Is the Hon. Walpole Me
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-28

ella, bride OF Ed,
win w. Browning,
wealthy real estate
dealers wants q
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-28

Believe it or not, but the boss egg
Gambler for Armour and Co., in Phoe-
nix, Ariz.. is none other than Yoake
White, 1845 East Van Buren, street.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-28

FAMOUS LAST WORDS
Colonel Williams is sick again,
General Butler. Will you hold
his head.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-28
AN AMERICAN
TRAGEDY

Come gals pet in taxicabs,
Some gals pet in fliyvers;
But the girl who does not pet at al
Is the girl who walks and shivers.
A. ii. W.
Tho enthusiasm Of the English
school children who voted il was n
crime TO talk back to an officer must
be curbed.
First thing you know they'll vote
IL . sin TO cuss at woman driver.
Modern tendency Of advertising. as
revealed In Ost-Bulletin:
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-28

Not all the eggs in one basket.
says he, with the frankness Of the
native Bermudan.
Evening star., 1926-09-15
Ford

Ford In 6Oo mile road test oaa. Focd Coupe
rum from September z4sh t0'October 22nd,
1925, the new Standard" Moor Oil showed
a substantial decrease in boeh oil and gas
consumption:
1889 increase in oil mileage
12.3% increase in gas mileage
And the driver could actually feel difference
in the operation of his ear-imProved pulling.
snappier pickup, elimination of the dag which
the motor had previously shown on hills and
the removal of the carbon which had been in
the moeor when the new oil was pat in.,
Evening star., 1926-09-15
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even spark plugs. Its black color
after the jssa filing has been
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with the new oi1-tfen drain
your cfank-case. Having dis
lodged this Objectionable ma
terialyouwiii wsntto getfidofit.
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Having filled mp theseonndt time
with "Standafd~ MoeofO Olldt is
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draining intervals. Needles %
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removed.
Evening star., 1926-09-15

White Inasriff2 ,o47 mile road test with a 5-ton
White Truck run from September 24th TO
October 22nd, 1925, the new Standard"
Motor Oil proved that its effect on oil and
gasoline consumption is on the side OF
economy:
1853 increase in oil mileage
1889 increase in gas mileage
Additional tests on White truck motors with
STANDARD" Motor Oil show a decided de-
crease in carbon deposit, less friction, cooler
motor, smoother running at all speeds and bet
ter all round lubrication.
Evening star., 1926-09-15

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found only in
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ness.
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oil and hess dank-case6 6
hutton.
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smoother operation in
high gear at low speeds.
& Negligible carbon, clean
mooor and clean spark
pings.
7 Acruaissxing gasoline.
with cafbure
=. sncadjustmenf.
Evening star., 1926-09-15

is started after these periods of idleness there
occurs that dreaded grinding of metal on metal
which almost inevitably leads to scored CYL
inder walls and injured bearings. Even when
the motor is running there are areas which are
fabricated only IN spotty fashion-with de-
cidedly uneven, and often dangerously thin film
of oil between rapidly moving metal parts.
1t is ON account of this faulty fabrication, here
tofore unavoidable, that most damage has been
done to the moor. 1t Is here that power has
been lost crank-case dlution has taken place;
Evening star., 1926-09-15

A NEW Kind of motor oil has been developed
n An oil that not only furnishes perfect lu-
brication but one that actually improves the
whole performance of your car. Motorists tell US
they can feel the difference.
This oil represents new prinoiiple in motor lu-
brication The Standard Oil Company has been
perfecting this principle for three years. and has
recently brought to conclusion a long series of
road tests-concluding the many different kinds
Evening star., 1926-09-15

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for carbon, not only will this oil farm little or no
carbon, but it will tend to soften and clean out
some of the carbon already formed. Now take
the car out, put your foot on the accelerator -
can't YOU feel the difference? .<Standard'' Motor
Oil on sale now at ssStandard" Service Stations
and at dealers.
Evening star., 1926-09-15

oil and gas consumption has been unnecessarily
high 1t is here that ssStandard' Motor Oil is SO
definitely superior to oils of the old type
Due to the new principle which it embodies,
~Standard'' Motor Oil clings permanently to all
metal surfaces - whether in motion standing
idle-thus providing frictionless operation from
due to the oil being thick or too heavy in con-
sistency. 1t is simply because it provides
New Britain herald., 1926-04-12
WITNESSES DENY
 WILLIAMS DRUNK
Testify That Accused Army
 Officer Was Sober

Mnrur Base, San Mcgo, Cal, April r. lP - Captain Clifton E, Cate testified that Colonel Aloxan- J.r <, Williams, whose court mar ual began today, was not inloM- catcl al tho Hotel Dpl Coronado March 6, when Brjgadtrr General Smcl!cy D. Hullsr ordered him un- der arr, sl for alleged driah,nncss.
 Captain Cate, the first rrosocu- tion witness, said that it vas not possible 10 smell liquor on Colonel Williams.
 "I did not even sen him take q drink at .ihe hote1' was the cap taiu's statement,
 Captain CaIrs testimony came after Colonel Williams had entered q plea of not guilty to the charge Of being drunk al tLo Coronado hotel, after Captain Cate himself, on the ground that hc was a prosccu- tion witness, had been disqualified from acting as q member Of tho coIonoHs defense.
 Captain and Mrs. Cate were among the guests al the dinner party given by rolonrl Williams in his Coronado home in honor of Gen. cral Butler shortly before Butler or dcred Colonel Williams arrest. Cocktails were alleged to have been served al this dinner.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-12
MILLION DOLLARS
 FOR ART MUSEUM
Anonymous Donors Make Pres
 ent to Yale

New Haven. April l2 Pl-A mil lion dollar art museum is to be erect ed at Yale university 10 house the rare and valuable collections now in possession of the institution. Tho structure is made possible by gift of sl,OOo,OO0 by two anonymous donors.
 Its present quarters devoted 10 The school of line arts, crowded and many of It's collections in storage, the university looks upon the gift as timely one.
 It will mako possible public h. spection of the instjtutions art pos sessions. These include rare groups as the Jarycs collection, inc finest group Of Italian primitiycs in Amer lea, the Trumbull collection, one of the best collections Of early Amori- can canvascs in the world, five 'E- amples of mediaCyal French srNln' ture and a valuable collection of Rembrandt and Durcr prints.
 The new museum will be located at Chapel and High streets. Plans call for a largo arch spanning Hish street and connecting Inc present school of fine arts and t'r new huiId. ing.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-12
DIES OF INJURIES
Nine Year Old Child Was Injured Yesterday In Crash On Hartford Providence Turnpike.

Putnam, Conn, April F Pl-El- sic Lussier, 2, one of eight persons injured yesterday when two automo- piles colidcd on the Hartford Provi- dence turnpike at Brooklyn, south of here, died today. She had frac. tured skull.
 Her father, Alpherie Inssior Of Pawtucket, RI, owner and driver Of one of the cars, is in a critical con- dition and physicians do not opcct him to live.
 Mrs. James Dillon, wife Of th" driver of the other machine, also of Pawtucket, is on the danger list.
 The injured were brought to the hospital here. four being discharged later
 The accident occurred, witnesses said when Lussier's car passed the other and cut in too soon. Dillon's automobile was thrown off the high way into a tree.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-12
Grand Jury Has Case

Boston. April 12 iP -- Charges against Rev. Guy Willis Holmes of New Bedford. who was expelled from inc ministry Of tho Metho- dist Episcopal church today by the New England southern conference at South Manchester, Conn, were laid before the Suffolk county grand jury here last week. No re- port has been made public.
 Rev. Robert L. Roberts. super intendent of the New Bedford dis. trict of the New England southern conference, and Miss Antoinette Fortin of New Bedford were call cd before the grand jury as wit nosSos. Miss Fortin's name has been mentioned in charges of mis- conduct brought against the cler- gyman.
 Ii was understood that tho charges considered by the grand jury covered the same ground as those heard by committee of Is ministers which tried Mir. Holmes at South Manchester.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-12
WATER HEARINGS TONIGHT
Commissioners Will Take ID Pro- positions For Extensions or Mains On Several Streets.

Several hearings are scheduled at a meeting Of the board of water commissioners tonight at o'clock. Among them will be the proposed extension of the water main in New ington avenue from Chapman street to the Newington town line: Ellis street. from Cherry street 10 oppo- site the Landers, Frary and Clark plant; Ellis street from Wolcott to East street: East street from Ellis street to Henry street: konstin Place from Stanley street to South street: Chapman street from New iireton avenue to Chapman Court, and In Chapman Court 10 @Platt avenue: Slater road northerly from Russwin road to Clinton street, and Clinton street east 10 the end of the present line.
 Bids will be received on three in s.aIlmonts of the new meter distri- button system as follows S,2OO feet of l2 inch main on East street: 4,- zoo feet of 1o inch main on Ellis street, East street and stanley street; 4SOo feet of 12 inch main on East Main street and Ncwington iaVeDue,
New Britain herald., 1926-04-12

B. Burton (6 (no change madol,
 Rockville, J, G, sallis (new ap- pointmonO.
 South Manchester Joseph Cooper D (no change mado),
 Stafford Springs and Crystal Lake, E, A, Legg t5) tno change made),
 South Coventry and Gurleyville, F. M Pickop to) (no change madc),
 stafiordille Federated W. n, Woodward (2) (no change madc),
 Sterling, G. II, Wright (S) (no change made).
 Thompsonvillc. Jerome Greer (S) (no change mnde).
 Holland Federated, ". C. Darby (6l tno change madel,
 uncasville. Charles smith D (No change made).
 Vernon and Quarryville, II. F.. Moore (uew appointmenO.
 Mapping Federated, T. II. Wood- ward ti) tno change made).
 Warehouse Point, J, G, Bishee (D tno change madel.
 Westerly, F, l., NJ. S, Stocking H) (no change made).
 Willimantic, A. S. Mulrhead tS) tno change madc).
 Wilmington and Wesley Chapel to be supplied,
 A. C. Knudson, Professor R. [. School of Theology. Norwich Trinity quarterly conference. Theodore Peterson, left without appointment 10 attend school Moodus quarterly conference, Nn Norwich district. towns are in Connecticut unless otherwise stat. ed, Number after name indicates years Of service in one churchD
New Britain herald., 1926-04-12
Epidemic of Flu in Mass.
 Is Steadily Declining

Boston. April 12 P)-Cascs of influenza reported to tho state de- rartment of health continued 10 de- crease in number during the past week in the week ending April 10, 2S6 cases were reported. compared with BIG for the week ending April 3, and 590 for the previous week.
 Pneumonia cases reported for the week ending April 10 were 2G2 com pared with BIC in the previous week and 250 in the week ending March 2G There were 1l3 deaths from pneumonia during the week ending April compared with S9 the prcyi- ous week,
New Britain herald., 1926-04-12
THOUGHT HE OWNED LAND
 WHICH OTHERS HAVE SOLD
Andrew Durany Brings Action for $f,000 Against WaIcnty and
 Rose Nogicc.

Alleging that Walcnty and Rose Nogiec, husband and wife. sold property on Wilcox street which be- longed 10 him, Andrew Durany has brought suit against them for sl,000. Lawrence j. Colon is counsel for the plaintiff and the ac- ton is roturnablc in the city court.
 The plaintiff alleges that he com piled with m order of the board of public works to install sidewalks in front Of a strip of land which re- mained after Wilcox street was cX- tended through DaIy avenue. He owned lots on either side of a piece of property owned by the ueIendants and through which the street was extended.
 He believed. he claims, that the order 10 lay the sidewalks in front Of the remaining strip left no qucs- tion as to title 10 if, but some time after the improvement was made the defendants disposed of it at q profit,
 Patsy Donnarumma, through s. Gerard Casale, has brought suit for $50 against Angelo Bcrti in the city court.
 Leon Modzclcwski. through B. J. Monliiewicz, has brought suit for $150 against John Pysz.
 John Smolak. Alexander I.apsis and Ignacy Niksa, through R. J. Monkicwicz, have brought suit for s92 against Martin PashEa.
 Fred Torciak. through B. T. Mon, liewicz, has brought suit for S3; against John Siorcmcta.
 Suit for $Go has been brought hy Frank Torcyak against Peter Nor. nowslli. F. J. MonkioWicz is counsc for the plaintiff.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-12
BANKRUPTCY FORGED
NorWalk Man, Under Arrest On Ar- son Charge Finds Himself Pressed By Creditors.

New Haven Conn, April l2 Pl-- An involuntary petition in bankrupt " was filed today against Irving E. Byrlas of Noraalk who was bound o,,r 10 the superior court, there Saturday under bonds of $5,000 on a charge Of arson.
 The petition was presented by .tnrcc New York creditors. By,las Lyp. a dry goods store in ,n" Golden huildinE Washington street. Nurwalk which was guttrd ny rrr IrIruary 1c. When il was dis roycrI hy the NorNalk fire depart 'Mru' ''at 'avrr W're two separate ar,4 in tuo building. tho man was ,al. n into custody and later charged ~Il arson.
 Y d,y.lorcl during tho course Of tlo 'riaL Saturday that Ry"las left Eridgcpur for Now York city on the e:}3 a. n. train and that if was shortly after this rlua that 'ho fires in thr Nnild5nr v"r. discovered,
 Several .r.lItpf, of Hy"hs were in rra ci'v rourt when ho was bound over,