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New Britain herald., 1926-01-29
GERMAN RADIO STATION
 HEARD IN NEW BRITAIN

Burritt Hotel Manager and Gilbert
 Street Electrician Hear Speech
 From Berlin.
 Two local radio stations were in touch with Berlin last evening. &C., cording to reports. They are oper- ated by Harry C.. Billings, electri. clan. and Manager John E. Weak. ley of the Burritt hotel. Both were in touch with the Adalon Brothers hotel at Berlin. Germany. with 10 minutes of each other.
 MT, Weakley was the first to pick up Berlin and reported the pro- gram coming in quite clearly, It was a speech by one of the Adalon brothers who was telling Of recent trip to the United States. He spoke of the coming international conven. ton of hotel owners In Berlin and invited the men to make his hotel their headquarters. He paid a tri- bute to the excellence of the Ameri- can hotels. This was received on the new hotel radio recently in- stallet.
 The program was picked up by Mir, Weakley at 11:2o o'clock. Ten minutes later it was picked up by Harry C. Billings of the Billings Electric Co. Of 25 Gilbert street, but was received by him intermittently and was not 50 clear.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-29
THEATER BALCONY
 WILL BE BRACED
Owners Promise to Protect
 ShOWhOuSe Patrons Fully

Building authorities who exam med the Palace theater balcony are agreed that the recent fire was probably a stroke of good fortune since that part of the theater was found 10 be in & condition inviting serious accidents.
 This disclosure was made yester- day afternoon when an inspector Of the state police department called in the city and requested Inspector A. N, Rutherford to accompany him on d visit 10 the theater.
 As q result of this finding. orders were issued to the management for tho installation of several addi- tonal and stronger braces in the gallery and balcony portions of the playhouse.
 The present management pur- chased the theater after t had been In use for many years as q playhouse. Only such parts of the construction as are visible to the eye without removal Of ornamental trimmings were capable Of exam nation and the new owners were not aware there was any lack Of adequate bracing In the balcony Informed Of the condition. the Capitol Realty Co.,. Its owners, at once offered It's cooperation to the state and local authorities to bring about the utmost in safety condi- lions and before the house is re- opened the most modern support ing safety plan will be installed, the management has promised.
 Theater inspections are not a part Of the work of local building inspectors, These and factory in spectons fall to the lot of the state police department in whose en- ploy Is an official who has special ized In theater construction. Dep uty Inspector Rutherford was the first man to fill this post which was created following the Rialto fire in New Haven.
 It became known when the work of renovating was commenced. that there was a noticeable sag in the balcony. This condition is not at tributable to the fire. but gave in- dication of gradual dropping Building authorities declare com plete collapse would be quite pos sible had the balcony been sub- jected to extraordinary pounding.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-29
GALE SWEEPS CITY,
 TEMPERATURE LOW
Two Above Zero This Morning Reported by Railroad Men
The bowling gale which struck

The bowling gale which struck
 " Britain and vicinity yesterday t,4ched its most intense velocity In the small hours of this morning. ; arting yesterday morning at 7 o'clock. the weather gave promise of being mild. The air suggested rain, but as the day progressed, the wind shifted to the northwest and with il came an icy blast that tore through the streets whipping everything be- fore 1t.
 As dusk fell, the thermometer be- :, n to drop. From 34 early yester- ,Iy morning to 15 above last eve ming at 5:30 o'clock was the drop experienced in this city and as the night passed. the mercury dropped lower and lower.
 Eleven o'clock last night found it above, but still the low point had not been reached. The gale increas- ed in intensity and the wind gained greater velocity until this morning about 2:30 o'clock, the wind was singing through the streets of New Britain with force estimated at about 90 miles an hour, Radio acr- ials were blown down, clothes lines were broken, tree limbs snapped in the rocking gusts Of the icy blasts Those who had occasion 10 be ont wcro forced to put their heads down and buck into d vcritable wall Of air, while automobiles especially the smaller kind. had difficulty In keep ing 10 the roads
 Strange as it may seem, the thcr- mometor holerol around ahoy" unH G:@o this morning when rail- road men. ont on the first trip of th" day. reported that tho mercury had hlt above zero T. stayed here un- tJ the sun arose and then began 10 clmh.
 t1glt o'clock found the atmos. nhorc warming un The mercury slowly climbed until at that hour, it
New Britain herald., 1926-01-29
STORE SOLD AT AUCTION

A second sale of the stock and fixtures of the Hardware City mar ket was held yesterday by United States Auctioneer W. H. Wakelee, Miner, Reed & Tullock buying the stock for s76o and Michael Wein- stein purchasing the fixtures which are clear of liens at a price or s420. Other fixtures, obtained on conditional bills of sale and worth $2.400. will be returned to the original vendors. Last week a sale netted s610 and s415 for stock and fixtures, but was not approved by Referee Saul Berman, who ordered a resale.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-29
Badly Burned by Electric
 Current But May Recover

New. Haven. Jan. 29 - A narrow escape from instant death came to Joseph F. Rose. S4. of 259 Capitol avenue, Bridgeport, employed by the New Haven road. today. He was at work on repairs on a generator at the Cedar Hill plant and had been kneeling. As he rose his head touch a wire and the full current of the circuit went through him. He was sent at once to Grace hospital and may recover. Rose has burns on the head and feet. Contact with the current made him unconscious.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-29
Captain Diehl Appears
 At Adjourned Hearing

Boston. Jan. % lPl-Captain John M. Diehl and Third Mate Timothy Drcycr of thcs steamship City of Rome appeared before the |. s. Steamboat inspectors here today at an adjourned hearing on charges brought against 'hcm in connection with inc sinking of the submarine S-51 off Block Island last September. The officers arc charged with viola ton of tho pilot laws.
 The only witness heard today was lieutenant Commander Morris J. Iinnoy. commander Of tho $50. B sister ship Of the S-51, which was NndCrCoinF availability tests in Block Isanl waters al the time Of the collision with the City of Rome.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-29
NO INTERVENTION
Despite Seriousness of Coal situ- alton, Coolidge Shows No Inclina- ton To Take Action

Washington. Jan. 2s R>-pespite the growing tension in the anthra- cite controversy. the Coolidge ad- ministration Is giving no outward signs of a change in its policy of non-intervention.
 The recent visit of Secretary Da- wis of the labor department to Phila- delphia was described officially to. day as having no competitor what. ever with the anthracite peace nego- tiation in progress there.
 Davis went to Philadelphia 10 de- liver an address, 1t was said, but saw no one connected with the coal controversy.
 Under the law the labor depart ment's mediation bureau Is required to observe all strike settlement ne- gotiations and representatives of the bureau on the ground in Philadel- phia have reported in detail the meetings held there in an effort to end the mine suspension.
 There Is no attempt to conceal the apprehension felt here over the con- t,nued failure to reach an agree ment
New Britain herald., 1926-01-29
City Items

Mir and Mrs. Jim Thompson are in Boston, Jim's looking prosper. ous, He's been down 10 tho New York Sample Shop Sale,--advt.
 Mir. l, NJ, Wise and Mr, l. E. Shrewd have planned to meet at the New York Sample Shop tomor- row. Better go down too for that suit or ovorcoat, -advt.
 New line sandwiches, Crowells. -adtt.
 A. Nash Go. Suits and overcoats, $2S.oo, New styles and samples, Union made. T. r. McCabe. 49 Wal nut street, Tel. 454.--advt,
 Clearance Sale on all Mary Eliza beth Dresses, S7 ", Main, Prof. Bldg.-adyt.
 Mrs. Thomas Kehoe. of Main street, is resting comfortably at the New Britain hospital after an oper- alton for appendicitis.
 Junior High school diploma frames soc. Ohrnstedt's, upstairs, 70 teL Mdln SlfbeL-dQNt,
 Mrs. Ada Anderson of Arch street, wife Of the former commissioner John A. Anderson of the public works board, Is recovering from an operation performed at the New Britain General hospital,
 A surprise party was rendered Mrs, Florine Swanson at her home, 23 Spring street, yesterday afternoon by about 15 of her friends. Music and dancing was enjoyed and q buffet lunch served.
 John L. Pagan, member of the board of public works, is confined to his home at 4S Beaver street by illness.
 George A. Quigley. through Hun. gerford & Sake, has sued Joseph Cantino for s1S0.
 Officers of Pride circle, F. of A.. were installed last evening.
 R. L. Gould secretary, and Will liam Christ, assistant secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, are ill New Haven today.
 John Meehan, superintendent of carriers, at the post office is mak- ing an inspection of routes this week.
 George A. Quigley and Harry Ze- yin have brought suit for s1S0 dam ages against Joseph Cantino, alias Jio Contino. They allege failure to pay for their services in obtaining a $6,000 mortgage note. Hunger ford & Sake issued the writ, which is returnable in the court of com mon pleas the first Tuesday of March. Constable Fred Wrinkle has attached real estate of the defend- ant.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-29
PARISH SOCIETY MEETS.

Plans for a celebration of St. Pat rick's Day were laid at a largely at tended meeting of the newly organ ized St. Joseph's Parish society held In the church hall last evening Sev- eral suggestions were offered by those present. but nothing was de- cided on definitely. Talks were given by Rev, John F. Donohue. pastor. and Rev. John J. Keane.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-29
PRIZE LETTERS COMING

Several letters have been received by the Y. M. c. A. In the business letters writing contest. which will continue for about two weeks Judges have not yeti been selected Three prizes have been offered Of s5. 8 and s2. The s prize was offered by Eben Putnam, who has just resigned as district superintend- ent of the Connecticut Light and Power Co.,. to accepts the presidency of the Greenwich Gas and Water Co. The two other donors have not been divulged.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-29

was 2 above, As tho day wore on it grew less rigid about the streets and at 2 o'clock this afternoon. 1t read 29 above with the prospects S that the cold snap would moderate by tomorrow.
 Reports on the railroad stated that with one exception, all tho rail. road trains coming into this city were on time, the cold failing to hinder tho crews in their work of transporting passengers, No great damage has been reported and ice. men are eXultant over the chances of a second crop.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-29
PRINCE IS COMFORTABLE

London, Jan. 29 --The Prince of Wales, who got a fracture of his lef, collarbone in u fall while riding to the hounds yesterday passed a good night and was making satis- factory progress this morning.
 After a few days rest l have little doubt that the prince will be out and about again." said his sec Tetary, Captain LasCelles.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-29
Sues New Haven Road :.
 Asking S10.O0O Damages

Bridgeport, Jan. 29 R,-Max Co., hen brought suit in superior court today against the New Haven rail- road asking slo,0oo damages. He claims that on January ' Frank A. Cronan. ticket seller at the Bridge port station, accused him of taking ticket that did not belong to him. The ticket. Cohen holds. was drop ped to the floor by woman stand. ing at the window. He went to the ticket window, it is further claimed to exchange a ticket.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-29
HIGH HATS SCARCE
 IN NEW ORLEANS
Chimney Sweeps Find It Hard to
 Get Them

New Orleans, Jan. 29 R-Chim- ncy sweeps of New Orleans are finding it so difficult to high-hat their rivals that an ancient profess sion is being placed in jeopardy. So few silk toppers are worn nowa- days that negro chimney sweeps have no way 10 renew the badge of their profession.
 One may see them, however, go- ing the rounds of residential streets, coal black. skinny little ne- groes with the short jacket of the Eton school boy, the bundle of rods and brush brooms, and above all their distinctive badge, cooked iamtily on their bullet heads-the battered silk hat.
 Their musical cry, long drawn out minor vail of "Chim-ma-neey Swec-cc-heap" - still sounds through the day. But, perhaps, not for long. Many are down to their last silk hat.
 New Orleans is city Of hre- places. In thousands of houses, modern systems of heating have not been able 10 drive out the old fashioned open fire. A ten room house in New Orleans usually has eight "flreplaces and every fire place has chimney. Most Of the houses are the one and two story type spread over an area inside the city limits surpassed only by the limits of Greater New York.
 Always the negro chimney sweeps have depended on their white folks" for discarded silk tiles. But tho white folk have qmt wearing them Through New Or leans streets march chimney sweeps wearing stove pipe hats that glittcrcd in the social glories of tho eighties and ninctics.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-29
OPERATORS SATISFIED

Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 29 Pt- The anthracite operators today vot- ed confidence in the actions of policies pursued by their nego- tiatlng committee in the joint con- ference with the mine workers to bring about settlement of the hard coal strike.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-29
GnT OF OLD pIOMs

TiI .afurl, No, Jan. @9-Hcnry Ford is soon to r, coivc at Dearborn. Mich, IS gift from Orrin D. Ed WarlS, li,Dry stable proprietor here. two blows, onn of which is 225 years old. The other was manufactured in Portland lGr years ago. They have h"'U in Inc possession of the Edwards family for several genera tons at farm on the Biddefnrd pool road, known as the "Whaie- bone"
New Britain herald., 1926-01-29
Nn I.at6.

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 %sw therefore l. J % MoIutosn Carr trofsr t the Currency do hersty ,pr u', Est The City %aunual Raut Nes Hf:ta'a" 'n The Cry Of New Erta- q .ts County n' Uhrtfmd and s'atc oI CnDrec.ir9t E. nutNorzod Co romwerr. be business oi Ba-F'ar as ro,iGrd ss-ti"a Fly one hur.'rtd and srNly ulrt o. no Rc.tsc' e'atr'et of Inc uu.,r States.
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New Britain herald., 1926-01-29
S2h. GOO LOSS BY FIRE

Auburndale. Mss. Jan. 2S R>- The home of Royal c. Taft was de- stroyed by fire today and only a chest of silver and jewel box were saved from the flames. Damage to the house was estimated at s25,00o.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-29

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New Britain herald., 1926-01-29
WILL GROSS SAHARA BY AUTO.

MT. and Mrs. W. L. Hatch will sail February 25 for a three months trip to Europe and Africa. They plan to cross the Sahara Desert by automobile and will stop at Algiers, Tunis and other parts.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-29
AUTOMOTIVE
Auto and Truck Agencies

 ACME TRUCKS Sales and Service. Eric. Phone 870. BUICK MOTOR CARS-Sales and Service Capital Buick Co.,. l93 Arch St Phone 2607. CADILLAC CARS-Sales & Service. Lash Motor Co. Reputable Concern. West Main. corner Lincoln streets. CHEVROLET MOTOR CARS-salea and service. Superior Auto Company, I19 Church St Phone 211.
  and 6. Sales and service. Bennett Motor Sales 250 Arch St. Phone 2952.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-19
BOOK REVIEW
..nark Daun,, hu M.rthn Osicn.n


 The heek following q best seller, particularly if that happens Q have been the first offering of new writ CT. is apt 10 be a disappointment; not SO with Martha 0stenso's Dark Dawn. From the beginning you take Lucian Darrit. the hero, Co your heart. His ideals and dreams, which even the for midable Hattie Nurker is unable to kill, his love of nature and his gentle ness offer an irresistible appeal. The author shows her skill throughout the book hy her repression. We are con- scious of the tragedy that is being liv- ed without having it put in words. All the characters are graphically drawn.
 Lucian'- mother. who fills his young life with fear. only little less intense than the morbid dread of the struggle that is sure to come between him and his wife; the half witted Bert. who gives you the creeps: Karen Strand. the doctor. and the unspeakable Hattie Murker. One of the most vivid char acters is Dr. Muller a living man. with his whimsical thoughts, his love of mankind. which he tries so unsuc- cessfully to hide, his philosophy and his delight in his games of solitaire with his s0iled cards.
 The pity of Lucian's amazing mar riage with Hattie Murker overshadows all else. even the death of his little son. the stiffiing of his dreams. and his love for Karen Strand Not the least of his troubles is the building of the stone house. which is to Hattie the fulfilment of her ambition and to him a torture chamber and prison. It is there the final tragedy comes, and the secret ef Hattie and Mons Torson is revealed At the end t is the doctor who gives the explanation, if not the excuse. of Hattie's cruelty and ruth lessnes@ When asked if her death was caused by heart disease, he says, "No. by illustration.
 Fate brought Lucian to her door at the moment wheu she was foiled in her desire. and in her hurt pride, and un- satisfied love. she did what she could to ruin him body and soul. That was the dark in his life; the dawn. al- though long delayed, came finally in all it's splendor.
 r. D. W.
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-19
BOXING

There is every evidence that the boxing card to be offered by the Put nam Sporting Club next Tuesday night will be an interesting one. Ur ae "Wednesday eighteen entries had been received Like Tn most other affair many af the boys wat uatfi the last minute before forwarding their names. When it Is time for the club matchmaker ta get busy and ar range his program hc will have a choice lot of talent Co select from
 The eighteen SO far heard from are as follow Putnam Young Oioulef and Patsy Williams. couple of sturdy little boxers shu will enter the ring. Gouiet at l1s puunds and Wil- liam at tt6 pounds From south bridge comes Wilfred Gauthicr. l4j pounds. Edward l.ofTan. t42 pound Wilfred Gendron. l33 banieiean wih send Sacauette. lAd, Pei0quin. l05, Jaek Skuiley. 123 Webster Kid Soeha. 155 Young Seyuai. I22, Bill rnerson. f36 M0osup. Taurnini a45. Grosvenordale. Young Greules 127 Waurcgan Jim Bonrev Il5. PiAnticr. 12s. Norman Guertin. l3o. woonsoeket. Irish Trent and Andy Eoguet
 The above Is a list from winch some hard baftlers can be picked and the weiPhts can be divided into n ieast three classes. Some of the boys have performed before most satisfactorily while others Will be given the anee over next Tuesday evening
 We have learned that Joe Fisher af fabyan and Bill Peloquin of Daniel son will open the show These are ,he same two boys that furnished the curtain raiser for the last bout and brovea a good starter peloquin made aa especially fine showing and got the decision. Fisher has been training for tho return match and hopes 70 even t un with his wirv little uppon- ent who looked good from the press table
 The bouts will all 70 three rounds unless an extra round is necessary for a decision Alvin Jarvis will bc che third man in the ring and An nouncer Lebeau will be master of eeremonics The judges will be Frank witmau Putnam and Lueien Lam bert DaHieleon The bouts will start promptly at s o'clock There has been 4 good advance sale of tickets but there are a few choice riBgsidf seatg efill tn be had
Putnam patriot., 1926-11-19
STOP LIGHTS MANDATORY
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Putnam patriot., 1926-11-19
FLKs Vs. mAsoNs

Interest is growing in the tourna- meHt being arranged between mem hera 6f the Elka Club and members of the Masonic Club While number are members of both organizations. a way out of this situation is being de vised
 The series Nll 20 an during the winter months with one night at the Elk Club and the following night at the Masonic Club, the two meets tax ing place once a week
 Members of both clubs wishing fo enter should make fl known as ii is hoped tn pct the tournament under way us soon as possible Tho game. selected are bridge whist. bid whist cribbage. pool mad billiard