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The Washington times., 1926-04-12
COLLECTION or q. HENRY
MANUSCRIPTS TO BE SOLD

NEW YORK, April ia collac-
ton 81 original, signed manuscripts
a. sidney Porter. who wrote under
the nom de-plnme Of @. Henry, are
to be sold here on April 26 at the
Anderson Galleries.
Among the manuscripts are sew
eral of Porter's most famous short
stories including ..The Unfinished
The Washington times., 1926-04-12
BREAKS
OHIO JAIL
Nv international News Service

NORWALK, Ohio, April T.
James Lyons, notorious gunma1,
wanted for killing Special Agent
Frank McGrath here February 10.
and seriously wounding Chief of
Police Dougal Mckenzie at Alpena,
Mich, when captured two weeks
later, escaped from the county jail
here just before breakfast today.
Lyons got on bridge connecting
the jail and the courthouse and slid
to freedom on rope made OF his
bed clothing. officers said
A general alarm has been sent
out.
Lyons was to go on trial today on
first degree murder charges.
The Washington times., 1926-04-12
SIX FIREMEN TRAPPED
IN MONASTERY BLAZE

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April IA
A number of-firemen were trapped
by a falling wall today while fighting
a fire at a monastery about a mile
and a half southwest or Cleveland.
First reports stated six firemen
were buried under the debris.
Police ambulances have been
rushed to the scene.
The Washington times., 1926-04-12

Photo by International.
ANTHONY RlAYEkO
When the "NeIlie Bly," one Of
the crack New York city-Atlantic
City trains was deraiIed ut Delair,
n. j., Anthony RaynkO. fireman
on the train. whose home is in
Jersey City. was killed. Speed OBJ
dangerous curve wrecked the
train, killing three, injuring 60.
John O'COnnOr. train engineer,
and a New York furrier were
The Washington times., 1926-04-12
Earthquake in Wales

LONDON. April 12.--An earth
quake shock of few seconds dura-
ton was felt in South Wales today.
Only slight damage was done.
The Washington times., 1926-04-12
Gossip Is Fatal

MUTATION. England. April 12.-
False gossip by her, nsighbors caused
the suicide of Mrs. Elizabeth New
berry.
The Washington times., 1926-04-12
civitan Club Meeting

The Civilian Club of Washington
will hold a dinner meeting to-
morrow night at $50 o'clock at the
LAFAYETTE Hotel Several new
members will be initiated into the
organization.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-20

A Manila vaudeville company Is making a hit while touring China.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-20
SESQU| WILL STAY
 OPEN FOR MONTH
Closing Date Now Pit Ahead
 to January f

Philadelphia, Nov % Pl-The Sesquicentennial exposition is to re- main open one month longer than the original plans called for.
 To give the directors time to study the proposal that the fair be oper- ated again next summer the board has decided to extend the closing date from December to January l.
 The action was taken after the di- rectors had received a report last night from the special committee ap- pointed by Mayor Kcndrick urging that the exposition be reopened in 1927. Members Of the committee said that the success of it's plan de- pended upon the raising of s6,000,- 900. of which it was suggested that 5000. 900 should be contributed by the federal government, s1,o00,o0C by the state; S2.500,00 from indivi- duals and corporations and $50.000 from concessionaries and exhibitors. In addition city council would be eX- pectcd to supply s5Oo,O00 to police and safeguard the grounds and buildings and make such repairs as would be necessary next year.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-20
USES OWN MOTHER FOR
 SHIELD AGAINST POLICE
south Carolina Posse Hcsitates to Attack House and Arrest
 Suspect

Florence. g. C., Aug. % LP-A little house at kingstree, 25 miles from here, Harold Wheeler, 80, was barricaded today, using his mother as shield against police who seek him for shooting Sheriff Henry C.. Gamble of Williamsburg county.
 The sheriff was severely wounded when he sought to arrest Wheeler on 8 charge of attempting to wreck four passenger trains of the Atlantic Coast Line railroad. Wheeler was released from the State Insane Asylum six months ago.
 Last night police hesitated to at tack the Wheeler home for fear Mrs. Wheeler would be hurt and at late hour decided to wait for daylight.
 Distractions on the tracks north of Lake city that forced four pas senger trains to stop, caused J. A, Dorsey, a railroad policeman and deputy sheriff Of Williamsburg county 10 investigate. bloodhounds following a trail to the Wheeler home,
 When the sheriff entered the house he was met by Wheeler and at close range the latter fired shot gun loaded with steel balls, The wounded mans tongue was almost severed and Wheeler fled to the woods adjoining the house. In the cd himself in the house with his mother.
 David Simmons. IS year old negro, who is said to have seen Wheeler place Instructions on the railroad tracks is being held in jail as a material witness.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-20
YENTRES IS HEAD
 0F LEGION POST Reelected Commander Of Bol-
 tOtKaSica Branch, X. L. CAR INJURIES LOCAL MAN
Denang Brothers Named In Suit of New Britain Couple-Old East Berlin Resident Dies After Long 1llneSs-BerIin Briefs.

Berlin Resident Dies After Long
 1llneSs-BerIin Briefs.
 Harold Nentres, commander of Bolton Kasica post, American Le- zion, was reelected to the position for the coming year at the annual meeting held Thursday evening at Legion Hall.
 Charles Higgins was elected first vice-commander of the post and John Trehy second vice commander. Joseph Wilson was chosen financial secretary and Paul Baker was elect ed chaplain. Paul Stange was elect ed sergeant at arms and the histor- ian will be Willis Winchell. How ard Bunce, Ambrose Barrett and Charles Record were elected to the executive board.
 The American Legion has com. plcted one of the most active years since it's inauguration in this town. In cooperation with the Ladies auxiliary, 1t has been prominent in many town and social affairs during the past season and hopes for a more prosperous season to cone.
 One of the foremost moves Of the post this past year has been the ac- ceptance of the town Of the pay ment of the rent for the Posts hall In Kensington. the first official rec ognition of the town of the Legion. The building was recently decorat- ed by the Konsington league of Women Voters and the Ladies Auxiliary who worked together to furnish funds for the decoration of the hall.
 Numerous dances have been giv- en by the post during the past year which have, although hampered by poor weather, proved successful from social point of view. On Armistice evening, supper and entertainment was given by the To- cal post which marked the only form of celebration of the great day in this place. On other occa- sions the Legion has been the spon- sor of celebrations that would oth- erwise have not been held in the town.
 The posts membership is a full roll call of the eX-seEvlce men Of the town, very few of the former soldiers being outside the ranks of the organization. Under the leader ship of Commander Ventres the post has made heavy progress which is planned to continue throughout the coming year.
 Local Man Injured
 Thomas Sccunda, 40. of this town was seriously injured last evening when he was struck by car oper- ated by Milton Sodel of veteran street, Meriden, as he was crossing the road to board bus on Farm ington avenue. The injured man was treated by Dr. A. J. Goodwin and was later rcmoYed to the New Britain General hospital where it was foand that he was suffering from numerous bruiies and lacera- tions about the head and body. An Z-ray will be taken today to deter mine whether or not the man is suffehng from fractured skull. The accident occ,rred opposite uacEs garage. Constable William ]. Htchie investigated the accident but released the dryer when inVes- tigatons proved tNt the accident was inevitable as Secunda crossed the road almost lnder the wheels
New Britain herald., 1926-11-20
by the pastor.
 Blues Play at Home


 Blues Play at Home
 The Plainville Blues will clash tomorrow afternoon at the high school field, with the rawnees, a fast aggregation from New Britain. The game will be called at c:30 o'clock. All members are asked to report for practice at the high school field tomorrow morning at 9;50 o'clock.
 House Warming
 Thirty friends Of MT. and Mrs. Fred McCasland rendered them a house warming at their new home on Pennington avenue Thursday evening. Bridge was played, the prizes being awarded to Mrs. Stew art and Mir. Williams of New Brit ain. An old fashioned supper follow ed. at which MT. and Mrs. McCas. land were presented with a silver well-and-tree platter In appropriate manner by their well wishers. The speech of presentation was made by George Gowan of New Britain.
 Notes
 Every member of Martha Re- bekah guard team Is requested to be at l. o. o. F. hall Monday night at s o'clock sharp.
 Mrs. Phebe A. Tyler and Miss Jennie Tyler of Unionville avenue are spending a few days with rela- tives in Amherst. Mass.
 Lost On West Main street. black and white jacket. Finder please leave at A. & r. store.- advt.
 LOST-on West Main St.. black and white jacket. Finder please leave at A. x I. Store.-Advt.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-20
Grand Central Station
 Packed With Grid Fans

New York. Nov. 20 R - The great rotunda of the Grand Gen. tral terminal was packed this fore noon with a fur-coated, blanket carrying crowd bound for the grid iron classic at New Haven.
 So great was the crowd that full ten minutes was needed for less fortunate mortals who were merely walking through the station to get from one door to another.
 Station employees engaged in at- tempting 10 create order in the throngs damned about the special ticket booths and the gates of the many special trains said that sei- dom if ever before had they seen such a crowd under the stations starry dome.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-20

Alexander K. Gage. Detroits as- sistant prosecutor, believes the hub cap Of a wrecked automobile which serves as ash tray on his desk has good psychological effect on acci-
New Britain herald., 1926-11-20

With the Yale Harvard game being played in the Yale Bowl In New Haven and with Hartford and New Britain battling at Clarkin Field in Hartford, all local football fans will be seen at one of the two games.
 The kensington Gun club will 20 atield this afternoon with a club shoot in the game country. The members of the club will split into groups of three and four and will cover most of the surrounding terri tory in their hunt.
 Cornelius Bond is visiting his par ents, MT. and Mrs. James Bond, of kensington, over the weekend.
 Eddie Michaels and Bob Ritchle are among those who will journey to New Haven for the big game this afternoon.
 Wiley Hyde is much improved from the injuries he received when struck by an automobile last Tues Iday afternoon while returning from school
 The New Britain high school foot ball rally held in the Grange hall last evening was wei attended by Hardware City enthusiasts. If last nights noise was any indication of the result, New Britain bets will be winners this afternoon.
 Bruce to Start.
 Announcement was made last eve ming by Coach Cassidy of the New Britain high school football team that Harold Bruce. son of Mir. and Mrs. Alexander Bruce of this town, would start in the lineup of today's game. Several injuries made the appearance of the local boy this afternoon doubtful, but last minute permission from the boys physician will permit him to don the Red and Gold for the final game of the year.
 Tabs Join Boys Club.
 The St. Pauls T. A. & B. society has joined the kensington Boys club in an effort to put a winning basketball team on the league courts for the coming session. As the Boys club did not possess enough older players to constitute a winning team and the Tabs were in the same fix, the two organizations have joined hands to put this town on the bas- ketball map.
 Valentine Bohnert.
 Valentine Bohnert, for many years resident of East Berlin, dieS this morning at his home on Wilcox ave- nue, East Berlin. He was 69 years old. Mir. Bohnert was an invalid for many years and had been bed-ridden for the past several years. His death was ascribed as due to rup- tured appendix He is survived by his wife. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
 East Berlin Items
 The whist party held last even ing at St. Gabriers church was well attended there being ten tables of play. The prize winners for the evening were as follows: Ladies' first, Mrs. Fred Rich: ladies' sec ond. Mrs. Edward McCorkle: ladies' consolation, Mrs. John Frank. For
New Britain herald., 1926-11-20
Valentine BOhnert.
East Berlin Items

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New Britain herald., 1926-11-20
To Hold Turkey Night.

Bristol lodge of Elks will hold turkey night next Monday evening in the club house on South street. Setback and other matches will be played and a turkey lunch will be
New Britain herald., 1926-11-20
Visiting Daughters.

Mrs. Lee Roberts of High street left last evening for Buffalo. x. Y. to visit her daughter, Mrs. Lewis Gulick Of that city. After few days stay she will proceed to Pittsburgh, Pa. for a visit with another daugh L l INrniiHlN
New Britain herald., 1926-11-20
Civ Championship Game Arranged

After period of disagreemenf, Managers Edward Sheehy of the West Ends and Raymond Casey of the Maple End eleven have reached suitable terms for q football game to be played Thanksgiving morning
New Britain herald., 1926-11-20

The suit of Guiseppa Fazzina against Joseph Sizzio for $500 for wages as woodcutter has been dis missed in the court of common plea. at Hartford by Judge Thomas F. Molloy. Judge Joseph NJ. Donovan. who represented the defendant mo- tioned for bill Of particulars which was granted by the court but never filed. Attorney Anthony J. Rich rep resented Fazzina.
Evening star., 1926-05-09
PARIS FOOD EXAMINED.
Famous Restaurants Visited by
American Doctors Led by Mayo.

PARIS. May (P).-Dietetic studies
in famous Paris restaurants com
posed the first nights work in Paris
of 100 physicians. members of the In
terstate Post Graduate Assembly. led
by DR.. Charles II. Mayo of Rochester,
MINI. The physicians were welcomed
cordially to Paris by n deputation of
leading French physicians. who have
mapped out an extensive program
for the American visitors
The program includes an inspection
of the Pasteur Institute and its an
neXes under the guidance of the di-
rector, Prof. Calmette. The Americans
also will visit ali of the public and
private clinics, where they will have
an opportunity to meet Frances most
eminent specialists and witness their
methods.
Evening star., 1926-05-09
Howard U. to Debate Atlanta.

The annual debate between Howard
University and Atlanta University of
Atlanta. Ga, will be held tomorrow in
the Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel,
University Campus. The subject is,
Resolved, That the teaching of evolu-
ton be restricted to institutions Of
higher learning. Howard will he
represented by Nolan Owens and Mon
roe Plant.
Evening star., 1926-05-09

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Curved. 4S-inch extension for
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29c CretOnne, 19c yard. Light
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Mems POrOsknit Shirts ana
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Evening star., 1926-05-09
EkOnOniy KOIun,n

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Evening star., 1926-05-09

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Evening star., 1926-05-09

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Evening star., 1926-04-09
CAR HITS POLICEMAN,
RADIO MAN ARRESTED
Judge Takes Personal Bond--Ac-
cident Unavoidable, Driver
Declares.

George G.. Adams. control operator
of radio station WRC, was arrested at
Fourteenth and + streets yesterday
afternoon just prior to the laying of
the corner stone of the National Press
Building and charged with an assault.
According to Policeman +. Il. Am
brose, in Police Court today, Adams
struck him while driving his machine
up TO the curbstone for the purpose
OF connecting the broadcasting appa-
ratus. Policemen NJ. E. Payne and A.
7. Davis claimed that Adams told
them afterward that ii was up to the
policemen to get out of his way.
Adams told the court that he had
already parked his machine half way
on a runway and that his machine
slipped forward about , feet before he
could grab the emergency brake. He
stated that he Immediately apologized
to the policeman and was of the belief
that the accident was unavoidable.
Judge Isaac r. Hit, after hearing
all the evidence. ordered the defend
ants PERSONAL bond taken by the clerk
Adams figured in Police Court case
several months ago when he was ar
rested for speeding. Judge George II.
Macdonald took his personal bond at
the time with the instruction that he
broadcast the traffic laws in regard to
speed. This was done.
Evening star., 1926-04-09
BROOKHART CLAIM
BACKED BY WALSH
Vote Is Expected Tomorrow
in Senate-seat Contest.
Result in Doubt.

The contention of supporters of
Senator Brookhart, that the privileges
and elections committee should have
followed the laws of Iowa rather than
the intent of the voter In passing on
the contest brought by Daniel f..
Steck, his Democratic opponent, was
upheld on the floor of the Senate
today by Senator Walsh, Democrat,
of Montana.
Debate over this contest has occu-
pied the Senate since Monday and II
is eXprected that a vote will be reached
by tomorrow.
Polls of the Senate have given no
clear indication of the outcome. In
one a majority of five was credited
to Senator Brookhart and in another
a ma jority of two was indicated for
Steck.
Brookhart supporters have openly
expressed concern over rumors that
White House influence was being eX-
erted against him, but Senator Butler
of Massachusetts, chairman of the
Republican national committee, and
Senator Curtis Of Kansas, the Repub-
lican floor leader, have denied that
President Coolidge has expressed any
wish as to the outcome of the contest
Frank w. Stearns of Boston. per-
sonal friend OF Mr.. Coolidge, listened
Evening star., 1926-04-09
RITES FOR CAPT. HODGES
AT ARLINGTON TUESDAY

Last rites for Capt. II. NJ Hodges.
L. $. n. who died in Italy March IL.
1928, will be conducted i'm Arlington
Cemetery Tuesday. with Rev. Charles
Wood. pastor of the Church of the
Covenant, officiating. Military honors
will be accorded at the vault which
the widow has erected in the Dewey
section of the cemetery. Representa-
tive Rainey of Illinois and many
other friends, including a large mum
ber of naval officers, will attend the
services. The body of Capt. Hodges
was cremated.
Capt. Hodges, who was 20 years old.
served with distinction in the Navy
many years. He was graduated from
the Naval Academy in 1875; was Of
ficially retired June 80, 1905. but con.
tinued on active duty until May, 1906.
In April. 1917, he was recalled to
duty as assistant naval attache at
the American embassy. Rome, and
continued on that duty until June 80,
1919
Evening star., 1926-04-09
Army Asks Longer
Service of Officers
Attending Colleges

Army officers who go to civilian
colleges for special courses at Gov
ernment expense will be required
to continue in the Army at least
three years afterward. Secretary
Davis has laid down requirement
that they must sign certificates
agreeing not to resign within that
period before permission to take
the courses will be granted.
The War Department holds that
courses at civilian institutions in
crease the officers value to the
Government and at the same time,
in great ma jority of cases. great
ly increases his earning capacity in
civil life" the announcement of the
new policy said. The Government
is justly entitled to the services Of
the officer at least for a definitely
stated period after completioE of
he course" :"