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New Britain herald., 1926-01-16
EVOLUTION FRENZY IS
 AFFECTING JUGOSLAVS
Man Who Upholds Monkey Theory Is Ordered
 for Trial

Belgrade, Serbia, Jan, 16 LP,-The 'eVolutionists and fundamentalists !n Jugoslavia arc at odds, and there is to be a trial at Vranja of a man who upholds the theory that man was descended from monkey.
 Professor Bonislaw Petronjedic one of the country's leading educat- ors, started the controversy when a short time ago in delivering a lec- ture before q large crowd he ex- pressed the evolution theory. While his auditors paid little more than passing attention 10 his remarks, the news when it was received in a small village near Vranja, caused the peo. pie to divide about factions.
 The chief religious authority and his advents formed one faction and a school teacher upheld the evolu- tionists. The clergyman had karad- jic haled to court on a charge of an attempt by him to undermine re- ligion and morality. The trial will be held at Vranja. Ii is exciting so much interest that already Serbian and foreign journalists are proceed ing to Vranja to report the pro- ceedings. Karadjic apparently is not giving himself much worry over the outcome of the case. He de. clares that If he is condemned by the court the minister of education will see to 1t that the sentence against him Is not put into execu- ton.
 Under the constitution Of Jugo- sIavia. all religions recognized by law enjoy the same rights. The Greek orthodox Catholics predomin. ate, with Roman Catholics second.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-16
FRANCIS DENYING LEFT
 AN ESTATE OF $Ig,I69
Report Filed in Court of Probate by
 Appraisers

Representative Francis Deming, tho ct the time Of his death was treasurer Of the Berlin Savings bank, lift an estate valued at S19,169.59, a
 port filed today in probate court 5 Appraisers r. l.. Wilcox and James J. Fitzsimmons shows.
 Their report follows: Berlin street .rsidcncc, G,495; Middletown road 'roperty, s1,275; Hartford real es- .te, $500; two shares Masonic Tcm- "a Corp, $50; 4o shares Berlin lome Building association, 75 per . 'nt Of subscription paid, s756; two
 ares Burritt Hotel, preferred, and tae share common. s150: due from >"T Britain school department for
 prraisal services, S15O: deposit in ank, s@l792: typewriter, $65; life rsuranee policies, s7,6SS.24; insur. '0cc commissions due, S64S.43; one lirl interest in Deming- -Mlldrum Iasnrance Co., s1,250; s100 not re. 'riyable, no value.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-16
Torrell Defends Right
 To Poor Debtors Oath

John S. R. Torell is begore Judge Haines in superior court today 10 defend his right to take the poor F1ebtor's oath in avoidance of q civil court judgment payment amounting 10 approximately S160O.
 Torell, college student who was jailed for failure to meet the iudg- ment, which was in favor of the late Charles s. Drobegg, secured his re- lease within the jail limits by post ing a bond took the debtors oath and then filed a petition in bank ruptcy. Mrs. lrma Drobegg. execu- triX of the estate Of Charles S. Dro- hrEg appealed 10 superior court in protest against administration Of the debtors oath, and hearing was set down fer today.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-16
WEST HAVEN FIRE
Orange Welding Company Plant Burned to Ground This Morning Loss Placed at S25,O0O.

West Haven, Jan. 16 P,-The plant of the Orange Welding com pany at 256 Orange avenue waE burned to the ground early this morning, the loss being estimated at s25,O0O. The AIlingtown fire re- partment was called shortly before 3 o'clock but the fire had gained such headway before the arrival of the fremon that the building could not be saved.
 Michael Richards, the owner, said this morning he had banked the fires at 9:S0 o'clock last night and that there were no signs of a blaze then. The building was To- cated on a hill and hundreds of persons were attracted by the blaze which illuminated the sky in a spectacular manner.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-16
SkEPTlCAL HOUSEWIFE
 POLLS FAKE CITY AGENT
Demands to See His Credentials When He Says He is From
 Health Department

A man who represented himself as an inspector from the board of health rang the doorbell at the home of Mrs. George Coughlin. eS Court street this morning at 10;so o'clock, requesting entrance to inc house. When Mrs. Coughnn asked him to show his credentials. the man made a hasty excuse and hur- ricd away in a sedan.
 nr, Richard c. Puueu. superin- tendont ot the health department, recently warned housewives not to admit persons trying to enter their homes as representatives of city departments until they showed cre- dentials. II is believed that many petty thefts which occurred recent ly were by mon who posed as rep- resentatives Of the city and gained admission to homes on the preteNt of making inspections.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-16
WASHINGTON REGULAR
 FELLOW, SAYS HUGHES
Author Despises Those Who Tell Lies
 About Him

New York, Jan. Is Up - Rupert Hughes, the novelist, still insists that George Washington "gambled, swore profusely played cards and danced all night" but he doesn't think any the less of him for 1t.
 Last night he repeated much of what he had said in Washington Tuesday night to the scandal of some members of the Sons of the American Revolution, and only once was interrupted by his audience of 1000 persons in town hall. That vas when he said Washington stay ed up all night and danced with the ladies'"
 Well, what if he did?" shouted woman in the gallery, who had been gesticulating in indignation. he was the father of our country."
 MT Hughes ignored the heckling and said that he was merely telling a few truths about Washington and that he had no intention of inferring that he was an immoral man.
 Undoubtedly Washington was a noble man-one of the noblest in history" he continued. q admire him as much as anyone, but I de. spise those who tell lies about him."
 The cherry tree story, MT. Hughes said, was a lie invented by clergy man who wanted to adorn q moral for children.
 Mir. Hughes quoted from Wash ington's diary to prove that the first president brewed beer. drank freely, gambled, was 6 regular sport" and not "mollycoddle" as some his torians painted him.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-16
50 Year Old Veteran Led q Fellow Pris- oners In Supplications To Almighty Col ored Minister Dies a Martyr.
fairmont Today Planning Funeral Services for the ls Men Who Lost Their Lives in Underground Blast.

Fairmont, ". Va, Jan. 1s tp
 when things looked darkest for tho -1 men entombed in an air lock fol. towing an explosion in the Jamieson coal and Coke company mine near here, their uppermost thoughts wa. or God and greater portion of in. 4S hours they spent in their undeY. ground prison was devoted to discus- slon or the Bible and in prayer.
 Ihis was revealed by John Fl. McNeil, 60 year old compressor on. gineer, who with Lee Petty a fore man, supervised the construction of the haled hay barricade to protect the little band from the mine gases which were fatal to 19 of their faI. low workmen.
 All Seemed To Understand
 Every single man was a perfect christian gentleman during the Iony ordeal" said McNeil, who explained that although some of the miners could hardly Understand what tba others said, because of the varied natlonalities represented, all seen,- ed 10 comprehend the situation ana united when appeals were made for Divine guidance and aid.
 Originally there were 2s in ,ho group rescued, but two of them. botb negroes and one a minister. per;sb- ed Tn an attempted dash for ,ba hine shaft soon after the men had taken refuge in the air lock. Befors the minister left them, McNeil said ne led in prayer. Afterward Me. Neil served as leader.
 Will Read Bible More
 when was down in that little dungeon l expressed the intention or reading my Bible more if eyer eo, out McNeil said, and added that fetty and some of the others de clared, Yes, and so am l."
 McNeil robust man whose ex. perlence and coolness Is generally credited as having been the domin- a'lns factor in saving the miners. was said by one of the rescue groun to have given his share of food ,o younger men who appeared more in need of 1t. The lunches of the men were equally portioned when they were first entombed. The small supply of water was carefully guard ed but not used until one of tn, number became faint from the i'm. pure air The sickening man wa. then given q drink as a restorative
 All Quickly Revive
 None of the 21 men appeared to nave suffered greatly from his ex- perience underground and most without exception they were able to walk from the top of the elevator to an emergency hospital located nearby. McNeil alone tainted. but quickly revived, whereupon he asked TOT his pipe. Securing his pipe and light he went home.
 Plans for the funerals of the 1s victims of the explosion were being made by relatives and friends today. Whether a combined service will he held or rites conducted for each in- dividual has not been definitely de- cided.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-16
Commercial Trust Go.
 Sues on Note for S2,69S

The Commercial Trust Co.,, through Judge B. F. Gaffney, has brought action for sS,O0o against Howard c. and Dorothy W. Wilson. The suit is the result of note for s2,69S.13 given by Howard c. Wilson and Dorothy w. Wilson. which Is said to be unpaid Constable Fred Wrinkle served the writ.
 John P. Thompson has been sued for s60 damages by Blizzard J. Brs- saw as the result of collision on shurch street on October II. 1925. Service was made by Constable Fred Wrinkle.
 The executive committee Of the New Britain chapter, American Red Cross, will be held Monday after noon at o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-16
Three More Mexican
 Bandits Are Executed

Mexico City. Jan. 16 CT-Sum- mary execution has been meted out 10 three of the bandits who last week massacred passengers, mem- bers Of the train crew and soldier guards on a train running between Cuadalajara and the capital. Five of the bandits were captured but the lives Of two were spared because they promised to reveal the location Of the other members of the band.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-16
MAY ASK FOR S7O,OOO
 IN COMMUNITY DRIVE
l.. W, Young is 1926 Director Cam paign Starts March 22 This Year Call For Budgets Out Today.

Louis W. Young will be director general of the next community chest drive, according 10 a decision of the directors Of the United Community corporation. Mir. Young has beea active in the community corporation work ever since it was started here and for years as treasurer of the New B.itain Fresh Air camp. He is treasurer of the Stanley Works.
 The annual drive this year will be held the eek of March g 10 29. The call for t%dgets from the or sanizations went out today, While it will not be known definitely until the budgets finally are approved. it Is probable that the amount desired this year will be abount s70.O00.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-16
SAVED FROM SUFFOCATION
Cries of B"' Alarms SIcepers In Time To Open Window and Sum mon Medical Aid

Maiden, \ ,as., Jan. IS OF-The crying of a two year old baby girl. rauseated by gas fumes, is believed to have saved the lives of l2 per sons sleeping in a Cas filled building here early today. A leak in the gas main where the piping enters the house had filled the building with the he?vy fumes when the cries Of Pearl Werlin, years old, awakened her lcther. The woman was just able to throw open a window and telephone an emergency call.
 When two physicians and a squad Of police arrived with an ambulance all of the seven children and five adults in the house had been over. come. They we're revived at the of- fee of one of the doctors later.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-16
TWO DIE IN FIRE
Brooklyn Woman And Her Maid Suffocated In Blaze At Lakewood, N. J., Hotel Early Today.

Lakewood, N. J., Jan. 16 Pl-Mrs. Mary Schedoff Of Brooklyn, N. Y., and Miss Flora Harris, whose near est known relative was given as Mrs. 4. Lewkowitz, Wckoff, \. T., were suffocated today in 0 fire which de- stroyed part of the Lorraine hotel here today.
 Mrs, schedoff was the mother of four children. She arrived at the hotel last night. Miss Harris was a maid.
 The building was frame struc- ture of stucco finish and contained 100 rooms. The flames started in the basement.
 After the fire was put out, the two women were found In their beds suffocated.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-16
Navel Reserve Cruises.


 Washington, Jan. 16 Pt-Plans have been made by the navy for the annual summer cruises of the naval reserves, which will take them, prin. cipally on dostroyers, to points or the Atlantic and Pacific coasts for mancuv"rs and exercises. Reservists from the lake region will join in the exercises on the At lantiC coast. where the vessels will rendezvous in Gardiner's Bay, Long Island sound. Tho schedules for tho west coast cruises have not been completed.
 Three cruises will be held on both coasts, the first from July 1 to Is, second from July % to August and third from August 1G 10 2S. All oi the Atlantic coast will have the same program.
 For the Atlantic cruises two de- stroyer squadrons two light mine lay OTIS and two reserve destroyers will be employed. For the Pacific, three deStroyers will be used, with one light mine layer, two ocean tugs and reserve destroyer.
 On the first cruise of the Atlantic schedule the ships will take on the reservists at Boston, New York. Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washing ton, Norfolk, Charleston, S. c. and New Orleans.
 On the second cruise they will sail from Lynn. Mass, New York. New Haven, Conn.,, Philadelphia, Balti- more, Washington, Newport News, Charleston, Mobile and Galveston. On the third, they will leave from Portland. Maine, Boston. Newport. R. l., New Haven, Bridgeport Conn. New York, Hohoken, Jersey City, Newark, Philadelphia, Camden, N. J., Baltimore, Washington, Newport News, Jacksonville Miami and Gal weston.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-16
ROCKVILLE BLAZE | WRECKS GAS PLANT No Explosion and Big Tank
 Is Saved DAMAGE TO INSTRUMENTS
Loss Is Estimated At Between 35 and 40 Thousand Dollars--Blaze havages Operating Room and Purifying Room of Plant

Rockville, Jan. 16--Fire today wrecked a large part of the gas making buildings of the Rockville
 "liIimantic Lighting company, tho loss being estimated by officials at between s35,o00 and S40,0OO. One large oil container was burn ed but the main gas container was saved There was no explosion and no other property was damaged. The fire broke out inside the gas making building and swept through the operating room and the purify ing room. Fifteen minutes before & watchman had made his regular round and he says there was no sign Of fire at the time. The origin was not determined in preliminary sur- Vey of the premises.
 Last night there was a rubbish fire in the yard which the department put out. There was no apparent connection between the two fires.
 The oil container which was burn cd was 20 feet high and S5 feet in diamet r.
 The building which was burned was of brick walls, wooden frame and slate roof. Superintendent Da- Yid Loree, of Willimantic, who is in charge of the entire plant of the COL pany came here with forty men who began to clear away the wreck Iage in hope of immediate resump. ton of gas making. One container was half full so that the city was rot entirely deprived of illuminant.
 The instruments used in record- ing the gas which were in the oper- ating room were damaged to the ex- tent of about s7OQ0.
 le gas plant was in Maple street, half 8 mile from the center and across the street from the new Ma pie street school.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-16
INN AT CoRBIN's CORNER

Another old landmark among the very few remaining reminders of early days in this section. will be razed and suppanted by an inn and dancing pavilion according to an nouncement by William Dobson. It is the Corbin homestead at Corbin's corner in West Hartford. MT. Dob son has purchased the property for approximately s20 900.
 The homestead was the birthplace of the late Philip Corbin, founder of the r. & F. Corbin Mfg. Co.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-16
Bare Knees for Men Outlined as Sports
 Styles for Summer

Chicago. Jan. 16--Here's what Chicago clothing manufacturer prescribes as the correct attire Tor men on the links for 1928:
 British shorts--knee length pants, which introduce tho golf CTS bare knees-and plus fives," which go plus fours" one better and are semi-Turkish in general ensemble.
 The colors must be cedarwood, silver, rust, sherwood and onion or many patterns designed after the tartans of the Scottish clans.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-16
BOARDMAN RESIGNS
Meriden Man Was President And Treasurer of The Foster Merriam Company.
Company.

Meriden, Jan. 16 Pe-The resigna- ton was announced today of How ard E. Boardman, as president and treasurer of the Foster Merriam company, founders and manufactur- CTS of hardware.
 MT. Boardman said that he retires in favor of some one who will be more directly responsible of interest connected with the recent reflnanc- ing of the company.
 A special stockholders meeting will be held next week.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-16
New Britain Machine Co.
 Sells Realty for S60,000

Property on Chestnut street with a frontage of about 900 feet has been bought by Samuel and Edward Menus, Samuel N. Levine and Jacob Birnbaum from the New Britain Machine Co. for a price said 10 be S60, The new owners expect 10 establish coal business on the property within a few months.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-16
MILLER GRANTED DIVORCE

Ferdinand Miller of this city was granted a divorce from his wife, Emma Pancrou Miller. also of this city in the superior court in Hart. ford yesterday. He claimed that his wife neglected. their child, was never home ard ran around with other men. He wGs also given custody Of inc child. They were married July 10. 1925. Joseph NJ. Donovan rep. resented the husband.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-16
MINERS, TRAPPED l8HOURS NSHAFT FOUND STRENGTH
 MPRAYERS, SURKVORSSAY
Strawberry Plants And Grass Growing
 At Seward, Alaska

Seward, Alaska. Jan. l6.-- Strawberry plants and grass crops are growing in the mild, sprtng-like weather here. At this time last year rotary snow blows were fighting snow slides, It was raining today and there was almost nc snow on the rail- road, except in the high noun tain passes.
 Because Of the lack of snow for sleds, tie contractors have been unable to i'll their orders. As result the railroad has or dered thousands of ties from Seattle 10 be shipped to Seward by water.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-16
WOMAN COOPER DIVORCED

Boston, Jan. 16 P'-Boston's only woman cooper has been granted a divrce from her husband, whom she has rof se"n in Ii years. She Is An gela Francescon, tall, strong and ar expert al her trade.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-16
CARDINAL NEARER

Brussels, Jan, 16 lPl-The con- dition of Cardinal Mercier, primate of Belgium, showed little change this morning, although there was . tendency to further weakness.
 The pulse and temperature of the patient was normal, but the setica Of the heart is causing anxiety.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-16
A RUM SHIPS SEIZED
or These Captured Between July and January, Twenty Were of British Registry.

Washington, Jan. Is Opl-Twenty- four foreign liquor vessels were seized between July l and January ].
 The department of justice an- rounced today that 20 Of these were British vessels, two Cuban and two French. The number Of British saips captured. it said, almost to- ialled the number for the whole of The previous year.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-16
VAN DIX. COFFEE MAN. DIES

Newark, \. J.. Jan. i6CP-James Van DyR. head of the firm Of James Van Dyk, New York city. which operates a chain Of tea and coffee stores, died last night in the Pres hyterian hospital He was ss years old.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-16
$7,5OO Request To Children's Home

The sum of S7500 is left to the Chldrens Home of Neu Britain in contingent bequest by the will of the late W.T.
 nam A. Frying of Hartford it was announced today The to the local institution upon her death Asum of S5 Ooo G eft to the Newngton Home for Crippled Children under the
New Britain herald., 1926-01-16
Holds L. 6. As Model

With bread lines, unemployment oIes. debt-dodging and hands out ; 'retchcd for American loans, the Het nations of Europe may profit by Amoricas example of new freedom rom alcohol's rule" he said
 The only White House response
 nst nrday to inquiry whether Presi- mnt Coolidge cared to comment on ne anniversary was that he had
 othing 10 say.
 Seventy women, including Jane \dams, head worker Of Hull house Chicago. have sent a memorial , tho president urging that enforce ncnt of the dry laws be taken out if politics by placing the service on i" merit system. All great reforms equire a generation or two to be- 'omo fully effective, the memorial aid, adding that prohibition is now T it's formative stage.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-16
THE WEATHER

Hartford. Jan. 16.-ForeCast for New Britain and vicinity: Fair tonight; Sunday inCreas- ing CloudinesS: somewhat
 warmer
New Britain herald., 1926-01-16

Louis Mazzone, arrested here re- gently by the immigration authorities on the allegation that he entered tnis country illegally, has disappear ed' leaving no trace. He made his escape at Providence, R. I. He fell into the tolls of the police here after a shooting affray in house of Ire mont street.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-16
COOLIDGE SILENT
 ON DRY B|RTHDA'
Has No Comment as PrOhibiti(
 Starts Seventh Year
HOLD TESTIMONIAL DINNER
Prohibition And Civic Organizations Holding Celebrations Today And Tonight-"Death" Dinner Plans Are Abandoned.

Washington, Jan, 16 P'-The only White House response today to an inquiry whether President Coolidge cared to comment on prohibition which went into effect just six years ago, was that he had nothing to say
New Britain herald., 1926-01-16
Testimonial Dinners

New York, Jan. IS P>-The sixth anniversary of prohibitions birth in the United States is being observed today by dinners of interested civic organizations and statements from Ieading prohibitionists praising the rcsults of the 18th amendment and he Volstead act.
 Tonight the New York Anti-Sa- oon league will hold q sudden doath" dinner in honor of William F. "Pussyfoot" Johnson, whose in- lefatigable work as a dry propa- gandist throughout the world has cost him an eye. He lost it in a. scuffle with students in London who held a demonstration against him.
 The dinner according to early an- nouncements was to have been fea- tUred by genuine exhibits of liquor supplied by the federal attorneys office, but the real stuff" will not be there. Federal Attorney Buckner declined to undertake his share of he proceedings.
 we have no liquor don't want my liquor and if we had it, wouldn't end it." he said several days ago.
 He explained that his office was lever in possession of confiscated iquor which is usually held by the treasury department.
 pIans Arc (,aorplIed
 League officials immediately can oclcd that part of the dinner. They had planned to have the drinks mix cd by some "experienced wet" to paint skull and crossbones on the cocktail glasses, and 10 hold a mock raneral of King Alcohol
 Mr. Johnson will speak on "wet conspiracy" About 200 guests are expected.
 Wayne E. Wheeler, In Washing ton last night hailed the anniver- ary of prohibitions natal day as . howing a tremendous decrease in f ue consumption of alcohol in the nitcd States, improvement of the cath of the nation and elimination of saloons and 'pauperism and slUn1s" around them.
 Europe, he said may well observe lie effect of prohibition in this 1untry.
 Holds L. 6. As Model
 With bread lines, unemployment -LnLns lnht-dnne einc and hands ont-
New Britain herald., 1926-01-16

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