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Belt Valley times., 1926-04-01

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several members Of the school hoard
Nhsn on Commencement night tele.
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tahdent w. e. Harmon notifying them
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university. Because Il meant the real
isatiOn Of dream, the fulfillment Of
plan long worked for.
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Of great assistance in securing the
Cascade County Rural Teachers Nor
NAL Training department for the Belt
high school. For several years he
advocated the increase Of the county
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10 six mills. As q member Of the
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every opportunity he advocated IL
when cooler heads quit because they
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I'd. He finally saw It become Law
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Belt Valley times., 1926-04-01
TWO OUT OF
THREE TO WIN

Thrse eanak4ases have bssn placed
In noneinasiBn for the office Of school
erusseA for q shrss year term. Dom-
Anic Spossn, Jude Hnhhsr and Casa
johnson.
Ths FIRST two Tnen are the present
nssmhsrn Of the board while Mr.. John
son has nsver before sought office.
This polls win be open at the High
school building from IL O'Clock noon
until 8. p. NJ.
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-01

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Of Christian service.
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KalispeIl- -Somess Lumber g. re-
sumes operations. ~Hot ponde added
which win permit year round opsrat
ion in the fnture
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-01

Stone-Ordean Wells are having a
demonstration At the Raynesford Cash
Store Saturday. They viii serve I'm
psre coffee.
Belt Valley times., 1926-04-01
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New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
Funerals
Frank J. McAyay

Funeral services for Frank J, Me Away, of l29 Lafayette street, World War veteran and employee of the x. E,, \. Fl, x II. railroad. who died Wednesday evening, were held this morning at St, Mays church with a solemn high mass sung by Rev. Raymond Clabby, cclebrant: Rev. Matthew J. Traynor, deacon; and Walter A. Lyddy, sub deacon.
 At . o'clock the flag trapped caSket bearing the body of the for ncr overseas veteran was conduct ed into the church by two of his fellow soldier, Fred Tyler and Frank OBrien; two Of fellow members Of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks John J. Rohcley, Michael Shea; and two Daly Council k. of C.. associates. John O'Lcary and Thomas Mullen.
 "Taps' were played on the organ by Organist John j. Crean as the body was being taken into the church and as the body was being borne from the editice, Mrs Mary T. Crean rendered My Country, Iris of Thee" James Walsh and Howard smith were the flower bearers.
 Father Clabby conducted the com initial services at the grave at St MarE'S 8 cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
NOTICE.

To Registered Democrats Of the City Of New Britain:
 You are hereby notified that Pri- maries at which all Registered Dcm- ocrats and any clector not rcsiste cred with any other political party are eligible 10 vote. will be held in the various wards Thursday, April l, 1926, between the hours Of and 8 ?. m, at places designated below for the purpose Of nominating a Democratic City Ticket for the Spring election to be held April l3, 1926.
 voting psccs;
 FIRST WARD and SECOND WARD-Focational High School.
 THIRD WARD-Camp School. |
 FOURTH WARD-Central Gram. mar School.
 FIFTH WARD-Bartlett School.
 SIXTH WARD-Elihu Burritt School.
 Petitions Of candidates for any office signed by candidate, and wit messed by a member of the Demo- cratic Town Committed. must be filed with the Town Committee on or be- fore March 26. 1926. at ?. m. DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEE
 John F. F. Keevers. Chairman
 John r. kiniry. Secretary.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
MACK TRUCKS IS
 ALONE IN LEAD
Other Stocks Show Much Un.
 certainty Today

Now York. March 20 Rl--Confus rd price movements characterized the opening of today's stock market, With the exception Of Mack trucks which opened la points higher, most of the motors lost ground on Initial sales In apparent reflection of the liquidation of weakened margin al accounts. Jordan opened lla lower and Hudson yielded F to 9G- i-i duplicating the years low. Oils improved on the confirmation of re- poirts that negotiations were pending for merger of the General Pctro- lcum Corporation and the Standard oil Co. of New York
 A few soft spots cropped out here and there, Dupont and McCrory stores each dropping 3 points and tho Lggett and Myers issues, Pull man and American Telephone q point or two.
 American can moved up 3 points before the end of the first half. For cign exchanges opened strong, De- mand Sterling ruling around $4S5 S-4 and French francs at S.5S 1-2 | cents
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
Jeritza Will Sing Over
 Radio Next Friday Night

New York, March 20 R)--Mmc. Maria Jeritza, Metropolitan Opera soprano, will make her radio debut next Friday evening, at the last Of tho series of programs broadcast through the Victor Talking Machine company. Emilio de Gorgoza, bari tone, and Afrem Ximbulist. Niolinist also arc on the program.
 The concert will be broadcast through stations WIZ, New York; KYW, Chicago; KDKA, Pittsburgh; i; WBZ, Springfield, Mass; WGY, Schenectady. and WRC, Washington, D. C. IL will begin at 2 o'clock, east crn time.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
City Items

A, Nash Co.,, suit or Topcoat, S9S,0O. T. r, McCabe, Agent. 40 Walnut St. Tel. 454--advt.
 Thdre will be u rehearsal of tho Junior Iladassah minstrel troupe Sunday afternoon at 2.3O o'clock in the auditorium of the Hebrew school on Elm street.
 A new line of chic Easter Hats at popular prices. French Hat Shoppe, E. R. Arcade.--advt.
 Miss Mildred Kane has returned to her home at 1G5 Washington street after an operation at the New Britain General hospital.
 Dance tonight, st, Jeans Hall.-- advt.
 Due to a severe cold, David l. Dunn, chairman of the police board is confined to his home on Franklin Square.
 Reliable man wanted for night work. Steady. Apply at Herald.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
Trade Figures Disclose
 Alaska Good Investment

Juneau, Alaska, March 20 Rt-- Trade figures compiled by John C, Mcbride, collector of customs for the Territory, show that Alaska. for which tho United Sttaos in lS67 paid S.O0,000, exported SG9,22S,7 7S5 worth of products In 1925 alone. The territory closed the year with Il favorable trade balance of $2a,0@f,- 224. There was an increase of $l,- S2S,lS3 in the total vale of mor- chandise shipped from and into Alaska.
 The territory's total commerce was s95,42S,3i6, Of which $33,l99,5ll was imported and the balance eN- ported.
 The fish industry showed slight decrease, the total being sSS,l63S45 in 1924, and SS7,G09.451 in 1925. The shortage was attributed partly 10 a small salmon run in the Bristol Bay district and 10 restrictions made by tho government for preservation of tho industry,
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
Deaths
Edgar C. Ives

Edgar C. Ives, b6 years old a vet eran brass molder and of late years carctaker of Central grammar school of kcnsington died this morning at 5:3o o'clock at the New Britain General hospital following an illness Of months duration.
 He was born in Nalesvile. March 6, 1870, and spent the early years of his life in the town. He moved to this city some years ago, and re- sided here for many years. About two years ago he took up his duties as superintendent of the school building in Kensington. He was active in the affairs of the town and was q member of the Court Matta- boSscIt Forcstcrs of America, Of Konsington, and of St. Pauls par tsh.
 He is survived by his wife. Mary; three sons, Edward Nelson, and Bernard. and a stcpson, George Hlinn. Funeral arrangements In charge of NJ. J, konney Co.,, are incomplete.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
200 Attend Social in
 High School Auditorium

A reunion of classes for a decade took place at the Senior High school lest evening 10 sec the minstrel show and entertainment presented under the auspices of tho Senior club by present and alumni mem lers. There were about 900 present.
 Tho program was featured by solos Of Francis Egau, a duet ly Peggy and Marion Schryd. and n comedy number by Dot Pfersick. Tho comical tactics of Miss Prersick with the endmon. Paul LaHar and Francis Egan kept tho audience In a constant state of laughter.
 Others who took part in the vocal selections were Frank NCGrath, Anna Dnnlon, John Gowen and q quartet number by the intcrlocutor, Henry T. Bray. Frank McGrath, Frapcis Egan and Paul LaHar, Those who took part in inc chorus were Dorothy Kehoe. Grace Wallen. Margaret Erlanson, Dorothy Bolard and Lola Mills.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
Spanish Financier to
 Propose Great Reforms

Madrid, March % P)-Radical re- forms of the worlds economic sys- tom will be offered by Francisco Combo, former minister Of finance, who will represent Spain at the com- ing League Of Nations preparatory economic conference meeting in Gc- ncva next month.
 Senor Cambo is Spains most not cd ecoponist and tinancier. Speak ing&today of the league council crisis he characterized 1t as just another debaCle of British dipo- macy He spoke in praise of Italy and Premier Mussolini. He gave Mussolni and his fascist government credit for rest bring the electric situ- ation and styled Italy's foreign policy that of "the Japan of the Vest"
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
|. s. and British Army
 Men in Competition

Rislcy, England. March 20 Ps- After an interval of 20 years the shooting competition for the Sir Iliward Vincent shield will be re- sumcd here May 3l and June l be- tween q team of marksmen of the 1O7th United States infantry and the crack shots of the queens Vest challenge was issued by Colonel Cox of the queens Westminster and civil service rifles, holders of the trophy, Tho contest will be under British rules, as for the kings prize, and will comprise IS shots at 800, 600. 900 and 1000 yards. Orthoptic sights will be used.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
Berlin Denies Making
 Any Determinations

Berlin, March 20 Pp-There is no discrimination against American purchasers of real estate In Germany during the imitation period. This is the summary of statement issued by the foreign office in connection with reports that a movement was going on in the United States 10 form a protective association of Am crican owners of German prop. erty with a view to combating the alleged return of such property 10 the original owners under a rctroac1 tive law enacted by the Prussian diet in 1925. 1The foreign office statements says that not q single American complG|lt has been lodg. cd at either the foreign office or the Prussian ministry of finance.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
WILKINS LOSES
 THIRD AIRPLANE
Trouble in Numbers Attends
 Arctic Explorer

Fairbanks Alaska. March 20 Rl-- The Wilkins Arctic airplane eXpedi. ton, beset with difficulties from the very start, has met with another seri- ous setback.
 The last of the three oirplancs which were to fly over the barren wastes of the Arctic was wrecked yesterday in trial flight. A fire destroyed one of the planes in an experimental laboratory at Detroit carly in January and another was wrecked Thursday in a test flight.
 A big three-motored Dctroitcr had taXied but few feet over the field yesterday when it turned up on it's nose in the soft earth and snow. The rropelers, landing gear and fuselaGc was damaged and the main motor was thrown out Of line. Major Thomas G. Lanphicr was in control at the time and Captain George II. Wilkins, leader of the expedition, was a passenger.
 Enterprise At StandstiI
 Although the enterprise is at a standstill at present it was believed the misfortunes which have follow ed the party would only temporarily halt The undertaking. Future plans await action of the directors of the Detroit Aviation society. which will consider whether the expedition will be carried through, Additional parts are carried for the two planes brought here. It is possible the De- otter can be repaired and that the %pedition will only suffer delay from the latest accident.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
John Valentine,

The funeral of John Valentine Of sol Stanley street was held at s. Andrews church. at o'clock this morning with a solemn high mass of requiem. Rev. Tgnatius Albraultis was cnlcbrant; Rev. Edward Grkis, deacon; and Rev. Thomas J. Laden, suh deacon,
 The pail bearers were John Riz- auskas, Adam Stauskclumas Joseph Roiouar. Wincar RaSZwiukus, Peter Stawskruwas and John Krakowskas. Father Laden conducted tho com initial services al the grave at St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
Great River Changing
 Its Course in Asia

Holtoratsk, Asiatic Russia, March 20 R-Adviccs from Khiva to the Turcoman soviet government here say the Amudarya river has radicalo ly changed it's course, deviatinc sharply to the right and threatening the Whole Turcoman republic with drought.
 All the great cotton growing areas of Turkestan arc dependent upon the Amudarya for irrigation, and tho government has mobilizcd the entire population 10 check the impending calamity.
 The Amudarya, one of the largest rivers In Asiatic Russia rises in the mountains of Bokhara and Afghani- stan and flows northwest to the Aral sea.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
Clark Again Entered
 In British "Open''

Carnoustie, Forfarshire, Scotland, March 20 R)-Carnegie Clark. na- tive of Carnoutie and three times Australian open golf champion, Is on his way back from the Antipodes to play in the British open cham pionship.
 Carnoustie will be represented by three professionals in tho cham pionship-MacDona Smith, Arthur Butchart and Clark, who for 24 years has been professional 10 the Royal Sydney club in New South Wales.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
NENSPAPERNAN DIES

Chicago. March % LP -- John Dickinson sherman, 67, veteran Chi cago newspaper man, died last night after an allness of several weeks. Born in Chicago he entered news paper work after leaving college and was formerly city editor of the Tribune with the old inter ocean. He had been connected with the west orn newspaper union since 1914 H." is survived by his widow Mrs. Mary King sherman. president Of the gen eral federation of women's clubs, his mother and four brothers.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
Windsor Family Escapes
 From Blazing House

Windsor, Conn, March eo P@ - Aroused by cracking Of tho flames, the four children Of g. Erickson es- capped from tho burning houses here early today. The house was totally destroyed. The damage was s6,o00, the greater part of which was in- surcd,
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
Show Girl Brings Suit
 Against Actor Husband

New York, March % P)-Suprcme Court Justice Wagner has reserved decision at the conclusion Of the trial Of the divorce suit brought by Mrs. Vivian Baker, show girl. against her husband. Baker who is one of the stars in Artists and Models" did not defend the action.
 Sidney Silvers and Eric Titus, fel- low players with Baker. testified against him. each saying Baker and an unidentified woman occupied a room in Chicago apartment last December.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
Edward r, Hayes

Funeral services for Edward r. Hayes of 30 sherman court, well known resident of this city, were held this morning at 10 o'clock at St. Mary's church with a solemn high mass of requiem. Rev. Walter A. McCrann was celebrant, Rev. Walter J. Lyddy, was deacon and Rev. Raymond J. Clabby was sub deacon.
 As the body was being borne from the church Mrs. Mary T. Crcan rcn- dcrcd Lead Kindly Light" There were many beautiful floral tributes
 Father MCCrann conducted the committal services at the grave al St. Mary'S cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
Second In Two Days

Yesterdays accident was the sec ond in two days for caplain Will kL as he was ssengerl in the Alaskan, the single motof1 plane, W aked while landing after the trial flight Thursday, The propeller, landing gear and fusclage of the Alaskan was damaged in the mishap,
 Other mishaps which tended 10 dis .rton the personnel of the VII. kins group included the failing of snow motors to transport to Point Barrow on the Arctic coast, and the death of Palmer Hutchinson, an ac. companying newspaper correspond cnt, who was killed by whirlng propeller of the Detroitcr.,
 The plane wrecked yesterday was 10 have started in a few days hauling supplies from here 10 Point Barrow the supply base of the enterprise. Plans were for the plane 10 fly be- tween here and Point Barrow until all necessary equipment had been taken 10 the supply base This was decided upon Hfcr the failure of the snow motors, which were 10 have carried supplies from Nenana. fifty miles south of here, to Point Bar row.
 Each pulling two sledges of sup plies, two snow motors left Nenana February 13, in charge of A. Nal colm Smith, after a desperate strug- gle of two weeks with only seventy miles of the long tourney behind them, the supply trip was abandon cd by Captain Wilkins. It was then decided 10 send duplicate supply of food and equipment from here by airplane.
 Supplies On the Way
 Meanwhile, radio messages and cablegrams from Panama and Wise man yesterday brought news Of Smith. who is mushing (dog sled ding) additi nal supplies to Point Barrow. His party of eleven men and five slcdges, drawn by forty dogs was reported 10 have passed Kettles. 200 miles on his way. Saturday. He started his 700 milo trek 10 Point Barrow. March 5.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
Prisoner Who Escaped
 In Worcester Captured

Worcester, Mass, March 20 PD-, Walter J. Marlborough, 95, who mado a sensational escape from the Worcester jail last September, is un- der arrest in Jersey City according to word received here by jail off cials. Marlborough. the officials were informed, had been arrested in Harrison, N. J., on a charge of burg lary and sent to the Hudson county jail in Jersey City to await trial. His identity was learned today and word was sent to Worcester.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
SHE'S WIFE FOR DIVORCE

Fred O. Morse. through Attorney Harry Ginsberg, has brought an ac- ton for divorce against his wife Helen Doughty Morse of Thomaston. He alleges that she deserted him five years ago. The writ is returnabld in the superior court in Hartford the first Tuesday Tn April.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
Joseph .Arn1aInpiCh

The funeral Of Joseph ArnalaniCh of 17 Willard street was held this morning at 1Q:15 o'clock with a re quicm high mass al St. Andrews church. 1ntermcnt was in St Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
Mrs. Mary kurdLCk

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Kurdzek of 4S5 Main street will be held at Sacred Heart church Mon day morning at 7:45 o'clock with a requiem high mass. Interment will be in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
WEATHER OUTLOOK

Washington. March 70 CF - Weather outlook for the week be- ginning Monday. North and Middle Atlantic states: period Of rains early part and again during latter half; temperatures near or above normal
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
Gives Check to Hotel,
 Fits During Inuuirv

The management of the Burritj hotel yesterday notified the police, that a man who registered under the name of F.. X. Zanick of New Rochelle. N. r. gave a check for $40 to the clerk in payment of his room, and while the clerk was in yestigating. he disappeared. The de tective bureau is investigating.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
WaN Street Briefs

Tho general prosperity enjoyed by various oil companies in 1895 is further reflected in the report of tho Vacuum oil Co, showing u jump in net profit of $94,230,O9l after inven- tory, depreciation, federal taxes and other charges, from Sl7.i03,SS in 1924. This is equal to s9.7S Il share on the capital stock, against s7.02 n share in 1924.
 Stockholders Of American Ma chine and Foundry Co. will vote March 26 on proposal 10 create SO,o00 shares of [ per cent preferred stock SlO0 par, and an increase of 2Oo,ooo shares In common, sl0O par, to 100000 shares. The common will be exchanged on tho basis of three shares Of new for ono of old, Stock holders will bo offered 10000 shares Of preferred pro rata at par.
 The preliminary report of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy for 1925 shows net income Of $2i,1S4,- 594 after taxes and charges, e1lIiva- | lent to Sl".40 share on $170,S39,. loo capital stock. against s21,SS9,- S"S in 1924 or $12.S1 share.
 Park Utah Consolidated Mines Co. largest producer of silver in Utah last year reports net income of sl,. 012,273 for 1925 after depreciation, taxes. development work and con- struction, or A per cent of the to. tai income of s4405,1S3. an unusual. ly high profit ratio.
 Production of manganese In the ] Chiaturi mines Of the Soviet Union, now operated by the Hartman in. terests under a concession. showed . | large increase in the fiscal quarter i ended January 1. the Russian infor- nation bureau reports. This is the first perior Of normal operation un- der the concessionary.
 X. G. Spalding and Brothers re. | ports net income Of s1.lGl,957 for 1925, equal after preferred divi. l dcnds to $1%.05 a share on 59,S22 shares of common stock, against $1,oS1.6S2 or S13.o3 a share on 54,. 133 shares of common in 1924.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20
Public Utilities Stocks.

TRE.tSURY STATEMENT Treasury balance ... $499,376.79i
New Britain herald., 1926-03-20

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