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New Britain herald., 1926-01-21
FOREIGNERS MORE SKILLED
American ~ciupinr> Better at Doing
 Work in the Nude.

New NctN, Jnn. 2l tP1- -Ealph Adams Cr.m architect of th" oatho- dral Of St. John tho Dovinc. told tho Ner York Times over fhe telephone from his homo sudbury Mass, last night tha' h" feared American scIup- tors may hc lisharrrd from work on tho cathedral h"causr fh"y were trained in tho classical school to do nuio figures and wrr" eXcelled in 3rapo1 figures by foreigners.
 r Vas loarn"'i today that certain American scUp'tors and architects have hocor1" co aroused over the possibility of inc cNciusiv" employ mont of foreign artists that their discussion was brought 10 th" atten- ion Of Bishop William T, Manning.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-21
If STORY FALL FATAL

New York. Jan. 2l tFN -- Nancy Bamlct, 80 year old governess. was killed today when she either fell or jumped from the 1lth story of an apartment house at 907 Fifth ave- nua.
 Miss Bamlct was employed in the household of Charles A. Stone, prcsi- lent of Stone and Webster, engin. cCrs,
New Britain herald., 1926-01-21
Senator WadswOrth Asks
 Coolidge to Study Case

Washington, Jan. q P-Presl- dent Coolidge was asked today by Senator Wadsworth 10 give careful consideration 10 the case of 1ieuten- ant John S. Thompson, who has been sentenced 10 death by an army court-martiaI for killing Miss Audrey Burleigh, Memphis, Tenn, in the Philippines.
 Thompson. son Of Rev. J, Milton Thompson of Far RockaUay, N. r., killed Miss Burlcigh after a lovers quarrel as 10 whether she should participate in an amateur theatrical performance being arranged in the Philippines. where the young officer vas stationed.
 Miss Rurlcigh was the ward of an army officer, who also was serving In rnc islands.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-21
Warning Issued That
 Carolina Dam Leaks

spartanburg, S. C., Jan. 21 Rl- Warning that the water impounded by the huge dam at Lake Lenier near Tryon City. N. C., has broken through Its barrier and may flood the Pacolet river valley, in which some of Spartanburg county's largest mills are located, was issued today by Lake Lenier development officials.
 Traffic officials of the Southern Railway said indications were that considerable damage had been done by the flood at Lake Lenier.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-21
Sann COLLISION SIIT

Earl r. Davis has brought snt; against Walter Ryquist for s2oo, the suit arising out Of damages to Davis car which vas struck by Ky quist's autonohil" while parked on Main str"'t. Ryquist was arrested after the collision and fined for op- "rating while under the influence cf liquor. Tn" 'lcfondant's pay al the Corbin Cabinet Lock Co, has been attached. Attorney Harry CrinsbcrE is counsel for The plaintiff and Deputy Sheriff Martin H. Horwitz served tho Writ.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-21
Remnants of Bandit Band
 Being Closely Pursued

Mexico City, Jan. 21 P'-SpociaI dispatches received here from Za- mora, state of Michoacan, say that he leader of tho Guad0lajarfa train bandits, former Colonel Nunez. with only fen of his followers, is being closely pursued by federal troops and hat the indications are that he soon sin he captured.
 A dispatch from Guadalajara says hat another of the bandits has been "ccu'ed and additional loot rrcov-
 .fd
New Britain herald., 1926-01-21
OUTFIELDEI, BOONE SOLD

Boston, Jan. 2l Pt-Ike Boone. Red SoX outficlder, has been sold to the San Francisco club operated by William H, Mccarthy, former presi- dent Of the Pacific Coast league, President Quinn of the Boston American club announced today. The deal was for cash. Boone was with the Red Sox for two seasons, coming here from San Antonio, Texas.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-21
FAVOR VISITORS TAX

Torquay, Devonshlre, England, Jan. q Rl-A tax on visitors 10 this famous resort in the heart of the English Riviera is being advocated. It is pointed out that an impost of a shilling a week on each visitor would bring in a considerable amount in revenue during tho course of the year and thus lower the taxes of the townspeople.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-21
FOCH TALKS OF FRIENDSHIP

Paris. Jan. 21 LT--Marshal Toch. speaking today at a luncheon of the American club, declared that France and America will stand to- gethcr forever, "We think the same |: therefore there can only be friend ship between us" he said. eve work in the same spirit of loyalty toward the same cause, that Of justice and of liberty"
New Britain herald., 1926-01-21
NAVAL FLYER PROMOTED

Boston, Jan. q H)--Tt. Robert J. Brown, Jr., for several years com manler at the Boston airport has been odcrcd to duty with the air service. In Hawaii, it was announced last night It. Brown, whose home Is In Holliston. Mass. won his com from the ronks. He Is con- sidcrcd one of the best pilots in the service.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-21
B. X P. wOMEN'S GUEST NIGHT

The second guest night of the Business and Professional Women's club will be hold Friday evening at the club house, beginning at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Mary Watson Wolf cnden of Bristol will talk on Char lotte Bronte and her country" Mrs. r. w. Latham and Miss Ruth Schalc will sing English songs and Mrs. Ruth Bennett Lindsay will play piano selections. Miss Margaret Perkins will accompany her on the cello.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-21
OPPOSE DRY MODIFICATION

Washington. Jan. q Ps-- Repre- sentative Cooper, republican, Ohio, advised the house today 10 give no quarter 10 those who seek 10 break down prohibition.
 This law has achieved its pur. pose in greater degree than its ad- yocat"s would have dared 10 be- licye," he said.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-21
IASkER MINS TMO

Havana. Jan. q lP.- Edwarl Laskor of Chicago won two of 'hc six games ot chess matches which has been in progress several days With Dr. Romero a Santiago. Tn" match ended shortly after midnight 'uis CThurs1ayl morning Tho other 'our games were drawn.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-21
EANkRTpTCY CNSEs

New Hal cn. Ian. 21 F9 - Bank ruptcy petitions filed today in- cludcd those Of Bessie Hodcs, do- ing business as inc "Conncc'icut Knitting Mills" lrMs 25,f49, as sets sC.l1a: At,c Si,inhcTE. Fridge port. debts s4.097. assets sl.lou; Roger Smith. New Britain, debts s5.437, assets S3,30o.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-21
MEXICAN ASSASSINATED

Vera Cruz, Mexico, Jan. 21 Pl-- Colonel Pascual Czarin was assassi- rated yesterday on his ranch on the Papalopan river. The murderer es- caped. Colonel Czarin took part in the unsuccessful De La Heurta revolt in 1923, after which he retired from politics.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-21
OUTLAWS MURDER FIVE

Manila. Jan, 21 P)-Moro outlaws have murdered five telegraph line men in the district of Luac, Jolo. Sulu province. The news reached Manila in telegraph to constabulary headquarters. The telegram does not say whether the linemen were Christian Filipinos or Moros.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-21
DIVIDEND INCREASED

New York. Jan. q LT-Common stock Of the Tinted States Cast Iron Tipe and Foundry company. in which William C. purant has eAten- siye holdings. vas placed today on an annual dividend basis Of sl3 a share with declarations CT four quarterly dividends of S950 a share.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-21
Madrick and Wisk on Trial

New Haven, Jan. 21 P)-Frank Madrlck and William Wisk, both of New Britain, charged with robbery with violence. In holding up two men in North Branford Aug. 8, 1924, and taking a barrel of alcohol, $500 In cash and some jowelry, went to trial in superior court today.
 The men pleaded not guilty and asked for a jury. The men who claimed to have been held up were Michael Giaquinto and Carmine Squiglia of this city.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-21
CHINESE STUDENT ELECTED

Brunswick. Maine, Jan. 21 Pl- For the first time in the history of tho college. the junior class at Bow don last night elected q Chinese student as one of the class officers for the Ivy day exercises. Quincy Q. s. Shch of Ticntsin, China was chosen Odist.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-21
SEEK COTTON CONTROL

Brisbane, Jan. 2t tP - The Queensland government has decided 10 form a cotton control board. The board will deal with seed cotton pro- duced in Queensland. It will func- ton for period of five years from January l, 1927.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-21
POLICE GET FOUR
 FOR HOLD.UP JOBS
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and when they were unable to pro- duce certificate of registration for their automobile were ordered to the police station. On the way there, Dwjkowsky. 1t Is charged, pulled q gun from his pocket and shot the patrolman.
 Police authorities of New Britain have sent warrants to the police here 10 detain the youths.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-21
COMPANY

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 Jimmy: An, sls. he seemed go lonesome-Answers
New Britain herald., 1926-01-21
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New Britain herald., 1926-01-21

Shortage of atlve labor hampers agriculture and gold mining in South Africa.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-02-23
CASE
Is CONTINUED
OFFICERS HAVE HEARING OF
SEIZURE CASE HERE
THIS MORNING

The special admiralty case, rela-
tive to the seizure of the British
schooner, Fannie E. Prescott, was
continued indefinitely after hearing
this morning.
The case was heard before United
States Commissioner Rodney Gwynn
at IL o'clock.
J. NJ. Henderson, special assistant
attorney to the United States Attor-
ney General, Washington, D. c., A.
G. Watson, Jr., assistant collector of
customs of Florida, with headquarters
at Tampa, and E. j. Shamhart, spec
ial agent of the treasury department,
Tampa, were present at the hearing.
The Fannie E. Prescott was seized
off American Shoals Lighthouse sew
eral weeks ago, with 500 sacks of
beer and la cases of liquor on board.
The beer and liquor were stored in
Fort Taylor, and it is alleged that so
sacks of beer were taken from the
battery where it was placed.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-02-23


over $4,000 teachers, an endowment
of nearly $s15,000,00o and a prop
erty value of over $1,000, 900. 600.
Cur elementary and secondary
schools have expanded until they
provide for more than $4,000, 900
pupils and require over S22, 900
teachers. In 1912 the total amount
expended yearly for all educational
purposes was about $706, 000, 900.
This has been increasing with great
rapidity, until in 1924 it reached
81, 400, 600, 900.
ssThis represents the result which
has been secured by the carrying
out of some of the most important
policies of our first President. It
should be noted that these are the
policies of peace. They are based on
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-02-23
MIAMI To HAVE
GRAND OPERA
CHICAGO CIVIC OPERA COM.
PANY TO PUT ON ENGAGE
MENT

MIAMI, Fla, Feb. 23.-Mian,i not
only is the smallest city to have
grand opera, but is the only place
outside of Boston and Cleveland
where the Chicago Civic Opera
Company remain longer than three
days. 1t viii be in Miami eight days
for nine performances
These performances include such
world-famous operas and inter-
nationally famous artists as aida"
with Rosa Raisa, Charles Marshall,
Cyrena Van Gordon; "Thais' with
Mary Garden, Jose Mojica, Augusta
Lenska; ia Traviata" with Claudio
Muzio, Titta Ruffo, Antonio Cortis;
Madame Butterfly" with Edith
Mason, Charles Hackett, Irene Par
loska, Giacomo Rimini; "0tello'
with Raisa, Ruffo, Marshall; Gar
men" with Mary Garden; ''n Trova-
tore" with Muzio, Bonelli, Elizabeth
Kerr, Virgilio Lazzari; "Rigoletto"
with Mason, Ruffo, Hackett; "Caval-
Ieria Rusticana" with Muzio, cortis,
Pavloska; "Pagliacci" with Marshall,
Clara Shear, Desire 0efrere.
There are $50 members of the
company including an orchestra OF
so, a stage band of "a pieces, a
chorus of go and a ballet of 80. 1t
requires three special trains of SO
coaches to bring the company to
Florida.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-02-23
Local Hotels Enjoy
Capacity Business
With Many ArriUals

The two leading tourist hotels of
the city, La Concha and the Casa
Marina, are enjoying capacity bust
ness every day now. and among their
guests are to be noted people from
all over the United States and many
from foreign countries.
The smaller hotels report that they
are frequently crowded now and
have to turn people away at times.
With all these substantial people
visiting Key West, enjoying the
climate and noting the improvements
in progress here, the result of their.
observations, progressive citizens
state, will be nothing short of a
wonderfully fine boost for Key
West, the charming Island City.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-02-23
TO GIVE PLAY AT
GARDEN THEATRE
THIS EVENING
THE FLAPPER GRANDMOTHER"
is BILL TO BE PRESENTED
UNDER AUSPICES OF woMAN's
CLUB

1.-THE Flapper Grandmother" is the
interesting play to be presented at
8 o'clock this evening at the Garden
Theatre by the Woman's Club.
The musical comedy is in three
acts with a delightful prologue, in
terspersed with good humor. The
three acts are as follows:
ACT Living room of Spriggin's
Home.
ACT H.-Bargain Day at Sprig-
gins Store.
ACT III. Welcome home to
Grandma.
The cast is composed of local peo-
pie and is as follows:
Andrew Spriggins (who believes in
nothing modernl Emil Sweeting
Mat Spriggins (his wife who wants
to be up-to-date) Minnie P. Harris
Lena Spriggins (the wild child)
Mrs. Vera Cold
Belindy Spriggins Gold fashioned and
out-of-date type) Bobbie Roberts
Maggie Pepper 1.-THE fapper grand
mother)--Mrs. Melvin Russell
Dick Tate (motor cop in love with
Lena) Everett Rivas
Jimmy Swift (auto salesman in love
with Lenal Raymond Scum
Bobby Smith Sweet Sissy type, also
In love with Lena) Ed. Freyberg
DIR. Joy (village doctor in love with
Grandma) Bugs Warner
Count Seekum Rich (who follows
Grandma home to America)
Nat Golson
Rastus Jones gentleman of color)
Harry Holman
Lille White (lady of ebony hue)
Sam Goldsmith
The La Concha orchestra viii play
during the intermission, which viii
be an excellent feature of the eve
ning's entertainment.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-02-23
MARINE NOTES

=
The ferry steamer Estrada Palma
of the F. E. C. Company, Capt. w.
]. Phelan, is due to arrive from Ha-
vana this afternoon. This steamer
viii carry on her return trip to the
Cuban capital this afternoon &c cars
of mixed merchandise.
The ferry steamer Henry NJ. Flag
Ter, Capt. FL. III. Hansen, viii arrive
from Havana this afternoon and on
her return trip will carry &c cars
The P. & o. steamship North
land, Capt. F. K. Crosby, sailed for
Havana this afternoon with 391 pas
sengers-
The P. G. o. steamship Cuba.
Capt. w. NJ. White, will arrive from
Havana this afternoon.
The P. G o. steamship Governor
Cobb, Capt. j. ]. Phelan, arrived
from Havana last night with 2S7
passengers for Key West and lat
for Port Tampa. She sailed the
same night for the latter port.
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CLASSIFIED COLUMN
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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PRESIDENT COOLIDGE
PAYS TRIBUTE TO
GEO. WASHINGTON

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New Britain herald., 1926-06-18
LEAGUE RECEIVES
 No MADRID NOTE
Knows Nothing Officially Of
 Spain's Intentions

Geneva. g. if2orlan3. June IS fPr
 The League of Nations is without official notification hat Spain will not send delegates 10 the September assembly, officials said today in commenting on Foreign Minister YanCuas' speech 10 that effect in Madrid yesterday.
 The impression here has been that with Brazil resi- ,1cd from the league Spain 'ras likely 10 Hourish the hope that her own chances for perna- nent seat on thc league council would be improved. This however, would he generally deemed vain hope, s ii is pointed out that the assembly, hy q considerable major ivy, dos not favor increasing tba permanent membership of the conn cil beyond the admission Of Ger Wauy
 With Brazil ont Of tho league and Spain taking a disintcrested atti- rudo, no obstacle now exists 10 the "ntr.. Of Germ: ny into the league next September.
 League leaders, however believe that if would not be to the best ad-
New Britain herald., 1926-06-18

as the people generally feel that the British conservatives really mean to challenge the soyiet's power using the money remlttances 10 the Brit ish strikers as a preteXt, momcntur- fly suitable.
 The newspapers Pravda and Iz- vestia in editorials this morning d. clare last nights demonstration are the best proof that the aid 10 the British workers came from Russian labor and not from the government. M. Zinoyieff. chairman of the exc cutiyc of the third international. publishes a letter reading in part:
 All signs indicate that the gen tlemen conseU atives Gin EnglandD are preparing a new forged docu- ments campaign. The workers must prepare public opinion against the forgers. The conservatives honor the agitators exceedingly hy attri- buting the general strike to their agitation. The causes of tho strike and the movement among the min CTS lie d. pc"
New Britain herald., 1926-06-18
FEARED CANN|BALS, STOWAWAY WORKED
Threat Only Thing That Aroused
 Him to Activity

New York, June IS. L4p-Captain J. J. Cadogan. a native of San Fran cisco, who since the age of nine and a half years. has been at sea, and has been around the world nine times, told on his arrival yesterday as commander of the Dollar liner President Hayes of the hardest case in stowaWays he has experienced.
 The President Hayes has just made round the world cruise. She left Colombo, Ceylon, May l2, for Port Said. The bosun was washing decks. Well aft near the poop deck vas small aperture just big enough 10 stow d propeller blade A stream of water from the hose happened to penetrate this hole, Out came q diminutive native of eighty pounds and ebony in color.
 Many languages were tried on him He admitted seven different names, and was known on the ship as Midnight" He said he had a rich uncle in New York, and hated the cops in Ccylon, so he slowed away.
 The one word he couldn't be made 10 get was work" He complained of his quarters, the food and the other members of the crew, but would not work.
 With broad grins he coaxed ciga- hot passengers. Out of a stolen sheet and safety pins he contrived a uni form. Somebody gave him q pair of shoes. He wore the right shoe on the left fcot, and could hardly walk, but persisted in wearing them that way.
 When off the island of Sokotra, at the entrance 10 the Arab Sea, place connected with lurid tales of canuibals. Chief Officer W. D. Wal dron produced a gunny sack and weight. ''Midnight' was told it was either work or go ashore in the gunny sack as a boat.
 From then on, the sack being kept in evidence as q constant reminder, he found he could polish brass But tons, portholes, anything that could be polished, Midnight" polished, He couldn't he stopped.
 At Port Said he was handed over 10 the authorities, the Captain pre- yiouSly refusing an offer of 10 cents for Midnight" by a waterfront chandler. who thought 'he would be useful around the house."
New Britain herald., 1926-06-18
Farmer Kills Self in
 Grief for Pet Horse

Kansas City, June lS P-Mishaji Hawahara, d Japanese truck farm CT living near here, hanged himself last night when his horse. 10 which he was much attached, died. The horse became excited during thun- derstorm and choked itself to death trying 10 break away from d tree to which lt was tied. Using the rope from the halter, kawahara hanged himself from the tree.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-18
Railroad Is Given Large
 Valuation by Experts

Washington, June IS GP) - The Missouri, Kansas X Texas Railway was tentatively valued by the inter- s ate commerce commission today at $S1, 900 as of June 30. 1918. On the date of valuation, the rail- road had outstanding total par value of S154,628,674 in stocks and long term debts, of which $63,2S3.257 represented common stock sS1S,OOO,- 000 preferred; $77.393.o00 funded debt and $952,417 receivers equip ment obligations.
 Tn addition 1t had outstanding S19,0o4,o00 par value Of funded debt Tnatured but unpaid.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-18
ASKS BOND ISSUE

Washington. June IS CPD -- The Missouri -Kansas-TcXas railroad filed an amended application with the in terstate commerce commission today for authority to issue s9,018,43S of prior lien five per cent gold bonds. The proceeds would be used 10 rein purse the road for expenditures,
 Ii previously had asked for per- mission to issue $1S,21G726 Of such bonds at per cent.