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Evening star., 1926-06-11

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CARBON BURNING 30c per cylinder
Coleman 2O7 12th st. NV NJ 1898
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ton See Mr.. Robey. Robey Motor Co..
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New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
Robber Escapes With Loot After Knocking Down Che.s,; :.;:..sa sa Victim
 Hold-up ..u ,,,,s s's's ,is,,:s.:, :::s cts $22
John Carneval Returning Home At Midnight, Robbed and Felled When He Tries to Capture Assailant
 Hopkins Bound Over to Superior Court

The eighth holdup to occur in this city since Manager Carlyle c. Barrett of the Capitol theater on West Main street was bound and gagged and robbed of the theater payroll two weeks ago, was report ed to the police at 12:10 o'clock a. m. today by John Carneval of 68 Cherry street, who was covered with a revolver in the hands of tall man at the corner. of Cherry and Lilac streets and robbed of s22 in addition to being knocked down by a blow in the chest when he resist ed. The gunman escaped, running down Cherry street, and had not been apprehended today. It is be- lieved he escaped through rear yards on Maple street.
 According to Carneval's story to Detective Sergeant George c. El- finger and Sergeant Michael J. Flynn, he was walking towards his home about midnight when the gunman ordered him to throw up his hands and hand over his money. He compiled by handing the gum man his pocketbook. but the latter told him he wanted the money. not the pocketbook. Carneval took the money out and as he was handing it over, he tried to overpower the gum man by knocking the revolver out of his hand. A scuffle ensued and the gunman, frantic for fear of be-
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
Y. W. And Y. M. (. A. Conducting
 Quiet Campaign Against Petting
NEW BRITAIN MARINE IS
 ASSIGNED TO GUARD MAIL
Edwin D. Lea Picked From Corps at Quantico, Va, to Shoot
 Bandits
Especial to tho Herald.)

Quantico, Va. Dec. 14.--Among the U. S. Marines who were first se- lected to guard the mails against possible attacks by bandits is Edwin D. Lea, of New Britain, Conn, who was stationed here prior to his as- signment to this important duty.
 He is one of several picked men from Quantico who began their duties as mail guards immediately after President Coolidge had given his approval. They are now furnish- ing protection to the mails in transit, guarding important postal centers, and insuring the safe delivery of valuable mail packages. They may not return to this post for several months.
 Edwin lived at the home of his father, Alfred Edwin Lea, 39 Wood- ruff Court, New Britain. before he joined the Marine Corps at Hartford, in October, 1926. It is the first time Marines have guarded the mails since November, 1921, when they were assigned this task for about four months. During this period no mail robberies occurred.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14

Peter Chilicki. paroled convict, who is wanted for the robbery Sum- day morning at George E. Freder- ick's store at the foot of Arch street, is still at large, and nothing definite as to his probable whereabouts has been learned by the police, it was said today. In some quarters it is believed that Chilicki is in hiding nearby, this theory being strength ened by the fact that he was forced to abandon his automobile and also because of the quick alarm that fol- lowed the robbery and shooting.
 In the opinion of Manager Bar rett of the Capitol theater, Chilicki was the tall man who held him up with the assistance of confederate two weeks ago. MT. Barrett exam ined the belt of Chilickis overcoat which was among his belongings confscated by the police, and is of the belief that it matches the coat worn by one of the men who bound and gagged him. Chilicki is said to be about feet inches in height. and the gunman who had charge of the Capitol theater job was at least 6 feet in height. MT. Barrett states.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14

ing caught red-handed, struck Car neval blow in the breast. break ing the crystal of his watch and knocking him down. He then took to his heels and escaped despite a search of the entire neighborhood by the police, who worked until about o'clock in the hope that they might make capture.
 A significant fact Is noted by the police in the description given them by Carneval. in that 1t tallies in some respects with that given by Robert Hopkins, 21, of 131 North street when he was arrested yester- day for robbing West stree store. Hopkins told Officer Stadler he was wearing army trousers, high shoes and a dark sweater when he com mitted the robbery and Carneval said the man who robbed him wore army trousers, high shoes, a light cap, a short, dark coat and brown shirt. He has a mustache, accord ing to Carnevals o, servation.
 Today Officer stadler accused Hopkins Of not telling the truth yesterday relative to his attire and Hopkins readily admitted he was not wearing the army trousers and high shoes. The police are working on the theory that Hopkins knows the gunman who held up Carneval.
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New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
SHOCK FROM FALL FATAL
 TO BASSETT ST, WOMAN
Mrs. Katherine J. Scheuy, Aged "A. Dies at Hospital From Injury
 Last Thursday

Mrs. Katherine J. Scheuy, T4 years old, of 6S Bassett street who broke her arm tripping on the kitchen floor of her home last Thurs- day died from the shock of her in- juries at 10 o'clock last night at New Britain General hospital.
 Funeral services will be held at B. c. Porter Sons Funeral Parlors Thursday afternoon at o'clock, Rev. Theodore A. Greene, pastor of the First Congregational church. will officials. Interment will be in Fair- view cemetery.
 Mrs. Scheuy was we'll known in this city since she moved here years ago from her native home in Forest. vile She was born there on Oc. tober IA, 1852, and was given her preliminary education in that town.
 Surviving her are a son, William Scheuy; a sister. Mrs. J. R. Gould of Plainville and a brother. 8. W. War. renier of New York city.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
HOFFMAN HELD FOR TRIAL
Pleads Not Guilty to Using Mails to Defraud and Is Released on Bond of S2,5OO.

Pleading not guilty. William Leo Hoffman, aged 39, of 10S Seymour street, this city. was bound over to the February term of the United State district court at New Haven by United States Commissioner r. J. Corbett at hearing in Hartford yes terday afternoon, on the charge of using the mails for fraudulent pur- poses. Hoffman was released on S2,- 800 bonds furnished by Gustave Hoffman, his brother.
 The arrest was made yesterday noon by Detective Sergeant W. P, McCue on a warrant issued by United States Attorney George Cohen of Hartford, to whom was turned over the results of an investigation made by Sergeant McCue and the postal authorities over a period of several weeks. Hoffman advertised a course in instruction in detective work and guaranteed positions at S35 per week, charging S25 for the course, the authorities allege. Num- erous complaints were made by ap- plicants who said they paid for the course but did not receive the posi- tionS
 That Hoffman has been under in- vestigation and suspicion for some time, became known today when Secretary Ralph H. Benson of the Chamber of Commerce discovered a report that organization had secur- ed on Hoffman more than a year ago.
 The report, which came from Cap- tain Harry Haynes, at that time manager of the New Britain Credit Rating bureau, was of an investiga- ton conducted by Captain Haynes of the Federal Toy and Novelty Co.,, now said to be under investigation by the federal authorities.
 The report, made public for the first time. says in part: "The firm is blind for two persons to operate from their apartment some mail or der or clever scheme to make money"
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
HOLY ROTA EXPLAINS
 DIVORCE PROCEDURE
Issues Statement Follow ing Many Unfounded
 Annulment Reports

Rome, Dec. II P}-Continued un- founded reports of annulment of marriages by the Holy Rota, as in the case of Richard Washburn Child, former ambassador to Italy, have brought an explanation from vatican circles of the procedure which must be followed in such cases.
 The Holy Rota, it Is stated, Is a tribunal of appeal, hearing cases re- ferred to it by other and lower ec- clcsiastical courts. A couple desiring annulment under Catholic canon law must appeal first to the diocesan court in the place where the mar riage was contracted, or if that is impossible, at least to the court in the place where the parties reside.
 It is further declared that the pro- cedure testifies to the church's se- were and scrupulous attitude toward such cases, since at least two judg- ments and two sentences-by the diocesan and Rota courts-are exact ed before annulment or refusal of annulment becomes definite.
 Even after these two steps 1t is possible to appeal to the pope, who can always reopen case, either hav- ing 1t rejudged by the Rota or sub- mitted to a special commission of cardinals appointed by him.
 In some ways this procedure, 1t is declared, resembles that of the American federal courts, the Rota the circuit courts and the pope, aid- ed by his legal and ecclesiastical ad- visers. the supreme court.
 In the case of the former ambas- sador. a divorce was granted Mrs. Child by Q Paris civil tribunal early last month. If either or both parties desired annulment of their marriage by the Catholic church, the proce- dure necessitates an appeal to the diocesan court either in the place where the marriage was contracted or the place of residence.
 Unless such a step was taken long before the civil court in Paris grant ed their divorce, it is pointed out, there has not yet been time for even diocesan sentence, since the pre- liminary investigation usually takes four on five months and must prove the existence of one of those rare 'impediments" of canon law war ranting a sentence of annulment.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
WANT INVESTIGATION
 OF CITY EXAM. BOARD
Friends of Spaulding to Ask Inquiry Into Elec-
 tric Test

An official investigation into the practices of the electrical examining committee of the building commis- sion is desired by friends of S. Y. Spaulding, Sanley Works electrician who failed to pass the tests. and they are planning to petition the common council to that end.
 Spaulding has appealed to Coun- cilman w. s. Warner of the third ward. Warner consulted Mayor Weld following announcement that Spaulding had not reached a passing grade and at his suggestion the papers were re-checked, The exam- ming committee found no reason to change the mark and so reported. At the suggestion of MT. Warner the papers were turned over to Thomas Henry Day, author of the code book which serves as the basis for ex- animation, and Mir. May allowed a slightly higher mark, but not suffi- ciently high to pass the candidate and give him a license. A subsequent examination of the test papers sub mitted by Spaulding and comparison with those of other candidates show ed inconsistencies in marking. This fact was pointed to in support of Councilman Warmers later state ment that the committee had erred, "at least"
 As a result of this finding 1t was decided to add to the examining one tradesman who is not in munici- pal government office or in competi- ton with other tradesmen here. An instructor at the state trade school was selected and this committee is now functioning. Although Mayor Weld requested more than a month ago that Spaulding's paper be again re-checked this has not been done, and the electrician's friends plan to ask the common council to learn why.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
JUDGE DEAF TO PLEA FOR DRUNKEN DRIVER Public Incensed', Hun gerford Says, Imposing
 Jail Sentence

"The public is incensed at drunk en drivers" Judge w. c. Hunger ford said in police court today, in reply to plea by Attorney P. F. McDonough to suspend the sentence Of five days in jail in the case of Leo Zyjewski, aged 26, of 33 Smith street, because of the death of Zyjewski's infant and the fact that his offense will force him to obtain other employment through the sus- pension of his operators license. The defense counsel did not object to a stances surrounding Zyjewski's home conditions be taken into consider alton. Judge Hungerford insisted that the fine and jail sentence stand.
 Following Zyjewskis arrest on December after a taxicab which he was driving collided with anoth- CT automobile on South Main street, Chief Hart released him without bonds because his infant was dying. The child died and Zyjewski was not required to present himself for trial until today. Attorney McDonough entered 8 plea of nolo contendere and Assistant Prosecuting Attorney w. M. Greenstein told the court the facts, without making a recommen- dation.
 ! Attorney McDonough pointed out that Zyjewski earns his livelihood driving taXicab, and in the three years he has been driving he was never arrested until December 5. He lost considerable sleep because of the infants illness and his meals were also irregular, so that the wine he drank prior to the accident af- fected him and caused him to lose control of the taxicab, the lawyer said. It seemed to the attorney that Zyjewski has had so much trouble and will now lose his license, he might well be granted clemency.
 Judge Hungerford said his atti- tude toward drunken drivers is well known and the circumstances in this case do not impress him to the ex- tent that he feels he should allow Zyjewski to escape jail. Ordinarily he imposes sentences of 30 days in such cases, but he is taking into con- sideration the mans misfortune at home. Zyjewsld endangered his own life when he drove the taxicab in his condition and also jeopardized the lives of others. He might have had passengers in his cab at the time of the accident and they would have suffered as a result of his condition. "Taxicab drivers are servants of the public" he said.
 Attorney McDonough said he knows Judge Hungerford's attitude towards drunken drivers and ordi- narily he would not request that the jail sentence be suspended. Relative to the danger to passengers, Zyjew- skis cab was not occupied and he was to conclude his days work on his arrival at the cab stand. Judge Hungerford set bonds for an appeal at $1,000.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
FRENCH BOXER, FIGHTING FIRST BOUT IN AMERICA,
 IS KILLED IN HARTFORD
Norwegian Steamer Reported Sunk and
 All on Board Lost

London, Dec. IA Rl-A Lloyds dispatch from Reykjavik, Ice land, says the Norwegian stean- ship Balholm has been wrecked at Arrar, Fake Bay, and the crew and passengers drowned. No details are given.
 The Balholm left Akreyri, on the northern coast of Iceland, for Hafnarfjord on December 2. Dispatches do not mention the size of the crew or the number of passengers.
 The steamer Balholm, whose home port is Bergen, Norway, is of 1.o44 gross tons, 214 feet long, and was built in 1917. Faxa Bay Is a large fiord on the west ern coast of Iceland. Reykjavik, capital of Iceland, lies on the southeastern shore of the fiord.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14

Waltham, Mass. Dec. 14 P-A young mother today drowned her two small children in a bathtub and then ended her own life by taking poison. Neighbors found Mrs. Phillip Locasio dying and her two daughters, one three and one half years old, and the other three months old, dead.
 Mrs. Locasio was taken to hos pital where she died few hours later. The police said that before she died she admitted that she had drowned her children. Betty Ann and Pauline.
 She recently had suffered a ner-
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
SENATOR FRAZIER IS
 FORMALLY WELCOMED
G. 0. F., Which Banned
 North DakOtan Two Yrs. Ago, Recalls Him

Washington, Dec. II R>-Banned after the 1924 election as a political undesirable in the republican ranks, Senator Frazier, North Dakota in- surgent, was formally welcomed back into the fold today by unaAi- nous vote of the republican senate committee.
 Senator Frazier was not present when the action, which will auto- matically invite him to all party con- ferenccs in the future was taken. It also was voted to confirm recom- mendations made by the committee on committees putting Senator Frazier in line for the chairmanship of the Indian committee after March 4, and reinstating him to his former place on other committees.
 Designation of Senators Norris, Nebraska,s as chairman of the judi ciary committee; McNary, Oregon, as chairman of the agriculture Com- mittee; Phipps, Colorado, as chair man of the irrigation committee, and Couzens, Michigan, as chairman of the education and labor committee, also was approved.
 The action in the Frazier case was designed to heal the breach caused by the election from the party coun- cils of those republican insurgents who supported the late Senator La Toilette of Wisconson, in his inde- pendent campaign for the presi- dency.
 The North Dakota senator is the only one of those deprived of his party status now in the senate, and soon after the election last month which reduced the republican ma jority 10 the vanishing point, steps were taken to bring him back into the party conferences.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
DEMENTED MOTHER BROWNS HER TWO
 CHILDREN AND TAKES HER OWN LIFE
Triple Tragedy Occurs At Waltham Mass, This Morn-
 ing-Drowns Children, Then Drinks Poison

vous breakdown from which she never had recovered fully, the po- lice were informed. She had been living at the home of her mother Mrs. Martin Kennedy, but Mrs Kennedy was not at home when the tragedy occurred. The police believed the killings and suicide due to a recurrence of her illness
 The tragedy today was the sec ond to enter the life of the hus- band. Philip Locasio. His sister Lila. a nurse in Belmont. ended her life few years ago on the lawn of a physician by whom she had been employed.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
Kindred Organizations Aligned With "Person to Person" Drive Although No Sensational "War" on Spooning Is Contem-
 plated-Not All Opposed

New York, Dec. 14 LP-A quiet, person to person drive against pet ting" is under way by the Y. M. c. A., Y. w. c. A.. and kindred or ganizations.
 There is no "war" in progress against the frivolous practice, nor is any sensational campaign planned, social workers for the organizations declare, but they acknowledge that educational work is being carried on consistently to eliminate that class of youth who consider themselves more to be petted than censured.
 Some Approve Pctting
 And not all of them agree that betting is an unmitigated evil. Mrs. Eleanor Wembridge, woman referee of the Cuyahoga county court, Cleve- land, believes that betting in modcr- ation is regarded in certain circles as social asset.
 "Whether they pet or not" says Mrs. Wembridge, "college girls as a rule hesitate to have any one believe they do not. Since betting may lead to romance, most girls say they must pet or be left behind"
 Cultivates Low Love
 There have been rumors here of q general campaign to be waged by the Y. M. c. A. against betting, but workers of the organization declare these reports grew out of a popular demand for republication of an arti- cle in a "Y" magazine by Dr. Max J. Exner on "The Question of Petting." pr. EXner, head of the American Social Hygiene Association, says in it that the essential harm of betting lies in the fact that it is a cultiva- tion Of a low order of love-"
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
BIRTHS, DEATHS DOWN, MARRIAGES INCREASE Statistics for 1926 COm- pared With Those for
 Last Year

The marriage report for 1926 will show a higher figure than that of 1925, while births and deaths are expected to be fewer in number, preliminary figures for the calendar year, gleaned from the records at the office of Town Clerk Alfred L. Thompson, show.
 With one-half the closing month of the year passed, 526 marriages, 6O2 deaths and 1,449 births have been recorded, as against 502 mar riages, 632 deaths and 1,642 births in 1925.
 The marriage report for 1926, with the figure for the correspond ing month in 1925. enclosed in brackets, for the purpose of com parison, is:-
 January. 29 (23); February, Al (3H; March, Il G); April, 39 H2);Nay, 5 tS0); June, SS (9S); July, S2 (30); August, AT (42); Sep tember 76 GO; October, 55 (62); November, 5S (40): December, in 14 days GID.
 A compilation of deaths record ed this year and last follows:-
 January, T (6S); February, 55 (59); March, 73 (63); April, 65 (6O); May, 59 (5S); June, 46 (40); July, A (37); August, 42 (60); September, 33 (55); October, 57 (5O); November 39 (36); December, IS in II days (5D.
 Birth records for 1926 and 1925 are:-
 January. 146 G3D; February, 11s (13D; March, 1S1 G4o); April, IA (15D; May, 135 GAO; June, 135 (145); July, 155 G45); August, 134 G24); September 107 135; Octo- Der, 1S5 G33); November, 101 G3o); December 3S in 14 days, G2D.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
Child Dies From Burns;
 Playing With Matches

Danbury, Conn.,, Dec. 14 R>- Mary Jane Corbin. three, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Clement Corbin of Pawling, N. r., died in the hospital here yesterday from burns. The child climbed up to a shelf, when her m other was out of the room and accidentally set fire to her clothing with matches. Her, death occurred within an hour after she was brought to the hospital.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
MUTINOUS CREW IS THREATENING VESSEL
Ship Aground Off North Carolina-Coast Guard
 Returns for Guns

Wilmington, N. C., Dec. IA P)- The schooner Charles A. Bean, loaded with cross ties, Baltimore to Savannah, is ashore on Frying Pan shoals with her officers reported threatened by a mutinous crew.
 A message from the coast guard said the captain refused to permit the guardsmen to board the vessel because of the mutiny and that the coast guardsmen had returned to their station for arms with which to force their way on board the ship.
 Four tugs from Wilmington and Southport have started for the scene