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New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
ACCIDENT HOLDS UP
 RAISING SUBMARINE
Continued From Page 1D

torday by divers working from the Falcon,
 Early in tho night signs of un- favorable weather caused those in charge of the salvage operations 10 doubt that the good weather which has been in evidence the last few days would continue.
 The salvage fotilla - tugs, mine swcapcrs, the flag ship and the vcs- sels from which the divers work was augmented last night by the arrival of two submarines, the $50, inc sunken crafts sister ship. and the S-1. Each with full air banks is 10 stand by 10 assist the Falcon In keeping air in the com partmcnts of the submarine and in the eight pontoons after the actual lifting is once under way.
 A derrick, the United States, ' with a wrecking crew Of five men sent out fro New York yesterday, was expected today.
 That the navy is anxious 10 com pletc the operations is evident by q dispatch to Captain E. J. King, commander Of the submarine base al New London, who is in charge
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
Waterbury Autoist Is
 Fined for Recklessness

Waterbury. Conn.,, June 22 CF) - Sam Daddona, p. of 157 Citizen avenue. was fined S100 and costs in city court here this morning when he was arraigned before Judge Abner P. Hayes on charge of reckless driving. Testimony in- troduced stated that Daddona's ma chine collided with an automobile operated by Mrs. Margaret Moyni- han of Pittsburgh, Pa, as the lat ter was driving toward Hartford with her husband and two children last Sunday. The force of the col lision knocked Mrs. Moynihans machine through fence into a ten foot ditch. No one was injured,
 Witnesses testified for the state that both drivers had clear road ahead of them. although the de- fense claimed Mrs. Moynihan pass ed another automobile just before the accident occurred.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED.

At the short calendar session Of city court yesterday, Judge filling assigned cases as follows: Thursday, June 24, 9 a. m. The John A. An drews Co.,. Inc, by w. NJ. Green stein, vs. Max D. Honeyman, by Donald Gaffney; Monday. June 2S, 1880 p. m.. Charles Abrucewicz, by NJ A. Sexton. vs. Wadyslaw kulas- by Stanley J. Traceski; Wednesday, June 30, g a. m., City of New Brit ain, Board of Water Commissioners by J. H. Kirkham, vs. A. Cor bach, et al, by B. F. Gaffney; Thursday. July 1, 9 a. m., Dennis Mahoney by Thomas F. McDonough. vs. Hans Christopher, by Hunger ford & Sake; ?. m.. Emil Schmidt, by Arthur w. Upson, ys. Henry J s Hellinger, by Charles T. Mcclure.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
AMERICAN GIRL DEFEATED

Harleich, Wales, June 22 Pl-The only American representative in the British women's golf championship tournament withdrew today, when Miss Rosamond Sherwood of Boston defaulted to Mrs. G. R. Long.
 The third round matches today included contest between Mile. Simone De La Chaume and Miss D. Hartwill, a strong midland player. Miss Cecil Leitch had an easy time in this round, defeating Mrs. Lewis Smith, and 7.
 Mile, De La Chaume defeated Miss Hartwill and ?.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
MacMillan's Vessels Are
 Now Off for Bar HarbOr

Rockland, Maine. June 22 P- The sub-Arctic expedition schooners Bowdoin and Sachem left port early today for Bar Harbor, their next port of call, before proceeding to Yarmouth, \. s. Tie weather was cloudy and the wind southwest.
 Commander Donald B. MacMillan was notified on the eve of his de- parture Of the entertainment await ing him at Maines summer metro polls including a dinner to be given tonight by Guy H. Torroy, a mem Der of the governors council.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
Bishop Gregg Declines
 To Head University

Washington, June 92. QP-Bishop John A. Gregg, of the African Meth odist church, the first of his race ever to be tendered the presidency Of Howard University, an institution for negroes here, has declined the appointment.
 Separation of the bishop from his parochial duties was found to be be- yond the jurisdiction of the board of bishops of the church who con- ferred informally recently at Wilber- force, Ohio.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
MURDERS LITTLE GIRL
Worcester Man, fingered When
 Child Continued Playing Phono- graph, Gets Gun And Shoots Her,

Worcester. Mass, June % R9 - Rose Marchesc, 1o, died at the City hospital this morning from a bullet wound in the head received yester- day afternoon.
 Nichola Diuotaci. her alleged as sailant is being held by the police on a charge of murder. A childish girglc is believed by the police to have been responsible for the trag- cdy. Child witnesses told the police
 Rose had laughed when Diu"taci told her 10 stop playing a phono- graph. The man had been sitting at table drinking beer. When inc |child did not obey his command. Diuctaci went into side room, ap- pearci a moment later with rifle land pointing it at the child. fired
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
NETHODISTS QUIT
 PHILA. EXPOSITION
Resent Decision to Have Event
 Open on Sundays

Philadelphia, June 9 CP}-Bishop Joseph F. Berry Of the Methodist Episcopal church today resigned from the sasqui-contennial commit tee on programs because of the di- rectors having voted to open the ex- position on Sundays. At the same time the bishop returned to Mayor Kondrick the free pass 10 the ses- qui which the mayor had given him.
 The action of the board in open ing the sesqui on Sundays beginning July f. was declared by the bishop to be q "d"fance of law" and "out- ragc' and a "conspiouously success ml assault upon that particularly American institution. the holy Sab bath"
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
Eli Oarsmen Have But
 Little Practice Today

Gales Ferry, June 22 tP-Nory rough water on tho Thames river today compelled all Yale crews tC limit their monday practice 10 short runs above quarters There were no changes in the boats.
 The Yale walters have accepted the offer of the Harvard walters for race at half a mile tomorrow afternoon, the course 10 be deter mined by tide and wind.
 On Thursday night sailors from the submarine base will come here to put on a musical and vaudeville entertainment for the oarsmen.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
Reed Lays Aside Cigar
 In Respect to Woman

Washington. June 22 P(-Senator Reed of Missouri likes to chew on q cigar when he Is engaged in his favorite occupation of cross examin- ing witnesses, but today he put the weed aside without even being asked.
 Suddenly interrupting himself whpa he was quizzing Mrs. Ella M. George. Pennsylvania state president of the W. C. T. U. before the cam paien funds committee, he asked the witness whether his cigar was offen- sive to her.
 If 1t is any pleasure to you, go ahead" said Mrs. George.
 "I don't do it to punish myself" returned Reed, "and I don't want to punish you"
 A smile was the only reply he got and after a wistful pause he said: T guess I'll lay this cigar aside"
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
Miss Rena E. Peterson
 Bride of Dr. kiernan

Mir. and Mrs. G. Peterson of 72 Park drive announce the marriage of their daughter, Rena L. Peter son. to Dr. John Kiernan Of Ridge field. The wedding occurred in Bedford. x. Y. on June .. Dr. kiernan. who is known in this city, IS a dentist in Ridgeheld, in which town the bride has lived for the past two years. The couple will make their home in that place.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
DOLAN PROBABLE CHOICE
 FOR POLICE TEAM PILOT
Popular BIucCoat Will Probably Be Reelected Manager of Club
 This Afternoon.

The election of Policeman Thomas C. Dolan to the managership of the police baseball team was forecast today. His work as manager last year was commended by the depart ment and it is expected that he will he reelected when the policemen meet at o'clock this afternoon to make plans for the season. Vacation dates will be arranged al the meet ing.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
Admits Gifts to Cops
 But Denies Bribery

Boston, June 22 P}-Nathan IT. lian. Boston lawyer, admitted in su- preme court today that he had made gifts of money to police officers, but denied that the gifts were intended to influence their action in liquor cases.
 Lillian, one of nine men indicted in the so-called take the rap scan- dal, was placed on trial today for the second time. Judge Gray yes- terday declared mistrial and dis charged the jury hearing the case. The state charges that a conspiracy existed amc lawyers and others to have "dummy dcfendants' sub stituted for the real offenders ln liquor cases.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
Rough Water Hampers
 Work of Harvard Crew

Red Top. Conn. June g IPl- A strong breeze blew mp the Thames river valley this morning churninG up the water so that practice for the Harvard crews had 10 be limited to paddles. Ii was a quiet day in quar- tors as all visitors left early for New Haven 10 attend the bali game be tween the universities.
 Tho walters crew of the rival camps will row tomorrow over a half mile stretch. Harvard has 2 strong crew and Yale is reported to be Every good"
 Tho brush Is expected to he inter csting
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
Evading Responsibility
 Charge Against Driver

Motorcycle Policeman William S. Strolls arrested Richard Kennedy of Paterson, N. J., this forenoon on charges of driving without an opera tors license and evadng responsi- bility, after Mrs. Rose Bedford May CT of 1868 Stanley street had report ed that an Auburn transfer truck had backed against her car on West Main street, west of Cedar, and the driver failed to stop and ascertain the extent of the damage.
 Mrs. William Bedford, mother of the complainant was injured by the impact, the police were notified. Kennedy started today in the employ of the Auburn Transportation Co.,, driving a delivery truck.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
Special Notice

The decorating committee of the Ladies Auxiliary to the A. c. H., will meet at the entrance Of new St. Mary's cemetery. Wednesday eve ming, June 23. at ' o'clock, to deco rate the graves of the deceased members The committee will deco rate the graves at the old st. Mary s in the afternoon. Anyone wishing to send flowers can send them to any member of the committee. If wealth or is bad, the meeting will be on Thursday night. June 24.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
Sunday Sales Test Case
 PostpOned in Waterbury

Waterbury, Conn.,, June p P - The test case on the Sunday clos ing law was again delayed when Prosecuting Attorney James A. Peaselcy nolled a charge of viola ton of the Sunday law which was placed against Rocco Calo, 47, of 45 Ward street, III city court here this morning. Police stated that Calo's store was open for business. but there was no evidence of a sale being made. Police officials are certain that the law will be tried soon. however.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
ROXbury Youths Plead
 Guilty to Charges

Boston, June 22 LP -- Alfred H. Deshon and Stanley B. Toothaker, two Of three Roxbury youths tried recently for murder in connection with the shooting of Patrolman Frank J. Comeau on March 24, pleaded guilty in superior court to- day to several indictments charg- ing burglary and theft of an auto- mobile.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
Boy Has Big Party on
 His Ninth Birthday

William Hall. aged 2 years, son Of Mir. and Mrs Henry H. Hall of 40 Grand street, entertained his teachers. past and present, and members of the third grade at a birthday party this morning at the Camp school His classmates. mum bering 4t. partook Of a delicious Llnrhcnr
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
AMBASSADOR IS III

Manchester, Mass, June 22 H'l-~ Sir Esme Howard, British ambassa- dor, who is spending the summer here. was confined to his bed today suffering from the effects of a se- were chill. Sir Esme became i'll sud denly yesterday, and was forced to cancel a speaking engagement in Boston. His physician today pro- nounced his condition slightly i'm proved and said he would be able to go out in a few days.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22

of the salvaging, from the com mandant Of the third naval dis district. The message, received aboard the Yestal late yesterday read:
 Proceed with raising of S-51 as soon as weather permits and other wise ready. Your judgment in all matters has been correct. Let nothing delay the successful ter imitation of your mission"
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
Wants Zone Exception
 For Gasoline Station

Edward o. Kilbourne will ask the board of adjustment to grant him a special exception 10 proceed with work on his gasoline filling station on Stanley street claiming that he proceeded in good faith and has laid out considerable money as a result of assurance given him by city of ficiaIs that he would be allowed 10 proceed.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
BOLT IS POSTPONED

Revere, Mass, June 22 LE9 - Ths bout between Tod Morgan. claimant of the worlds junior lightweight championship. and Babe Herman of California, scheduled for tonight, has been put over until Thursday night. Unsettled weather conditions today caused the postponement.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
BELGIAN BOND ISSUE

Brussels, June 22 P(-The gov ernment is understood to have de- cidcd to meet 1,SO0,o00,0o0 francs Of treasury bonds. due in December. by issuing 2,0OO, 100000 francs worth or bonds. secured by the Belgian state railways.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-22
Special Notice

L. D. Penfeld Camp Auxiliary, Sons of Union War Veterans of the
 ICivil War will hold public whist, Wednesday evening. June 2Srd at 1880 p. m. at Junior Mechanics
 Hall. Adm. 25c.-advt. ..-
The Washington times., 1926-05-27
BATHING PRICE IS CUT
At CHESAPEAKE BEACH

In order to furnish adequate
bathing facilities at low cost to
Washingtonians, who this summer
are left without any beaches, the
Chesapeake Beach Railway Com.
pany has taken over management
OF the bathing beach at the bay
resort, which for years has been
operated under private lease, and
has ordered prices slashed one
third.
Under the new management the
beach win be able to accommo-
date 1000 bathers at time An
adult bathing suit with large
individual dressing room will cost
so cents; the children's rate will
be 25 cents. The old rate was rs
cents.
Acquisition OF the bathing facili.
ties is in line with the railways
new policy of doing everything in
its power to give Washingtonians
the cheapest possible vacation at
the resort. The first step was
taken recently when the commute
ton rate was cut more than half.
The Washington times., 1926-05-27
GATLIV WILL IS
Sc ASIDE

A jury in the District Supreme
Court, Justice Hoehling presiding.
after hearing the case Of Mrs.
Elizabeth Gatlin Pritchard, contest
ing the win OF her father, Thomas
III. Gatlin, construction engineer.
who had disinherited her, on the
ground of mental incapacity, re-
turned verdict upsetting the Will.
Mrs. Pritchard claimed that her
father was unduly influenced By
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Harvey, Of
Germantown. Nd. former shipping
Board clerk. who was named the
principal heir Of Gatlin's estate.
estimated at $4,000.
The case had been on trial for
two weeks, during which time evt.
dence was adduced on behalf OF
Mrs. Pritchard to show. that her
father was victim Of insane de-
lusions and hallucinations, which
were reflected in his viii. Gatlin
had been sued for maintenance by
lis wife, Mrs. jamie r. Gatlin, who
was given In the viii OF her hus-
band her regular monthly alimony
Of SIS and no more. The alim0ny
order died with Gatlin and hence
Mrs. Gatlin was left without any
maintenance
Attorneys Lambert, Yeatman and
Garfield represented Mrs. Pritchard,
and Attorneys Frank u. Elder and
Vivian o. Hill appeared Tor Mrs.
Harvey.
The Washington times., 1926-05-27
St UDENTS DIE
III CRASH

MOSCOW. May 27.-Much loss Of
life and property through fire. flood,
and other accidents was reported
from various parts Of Russia to-
day.
Fire destroyed the town Of Kotel.
Mich, rendering 5000 homeless.
The inhabitants of the town OF
Pokrovsk were ordered to leave
owing to the OVERLOOKING Of the
Volga. Much damage was caused
and several were believed to have
been drowned.
I The roof OF Kharkov University
collapsed, burying eleven students.
Five OF them were rescued.
The Washington times., 1926-05-27
CASE.
POSTPONED

Carroll T. Elgin, 20, Of 1927 o
st. N. W., elevator starter in the
Star Building, did not appear in
Police Court today to answer
charges Of shooting Mrs. G. May,
AZ. Of Wilmington, Del, as she was
standing in front Of the Raleigh
Hotel about month ago. His
case was continued until June 8.
Mrs. May was unable to appear
as witness owing to her still
serious condition from the wound,
United States District Attorney
Ralph Given announced.
In default OF SIS, 1000 bond, set by
Judge George II. Macdonald at the
time, Elgen is being held at the Dis
trict Jail.
Police who captured Elgin after
an exciting chase through crowd
say the shot was directed at q cab
driver.
The Washington times., 1926-05-27
MEAN THIEF ORPHANS
13 PROSPECTIVE CHICKS

BELLMAWR. N. T.. May 27.--
Robh'ag cradles and stealing PEN
MES from the blind are passe. but
there still exist some pretty mean
individuals, according to Thomas
Toomey, chief OF the fire depart
ment, who reported to the police
that q thief entered his hennery
and stole q setting hen from her
nest.
The prospective mother OF thirteen
chicks was nabbed IN the night,
along with thirty other chickens.
It Is believed that the thieves
arrived in an automobile and made
a quick getaway.
The Washington times., 1926-05-27
GUARD SERGEANT LOSES
RANK, SECOND DISCHARGED

Sergt. Walter M. Slavik, Compans
b. 121st Engineers. District Of CO.
lunbia Guard. has been reduced To-
private by Capt. Charles =. Smith
son. regimental adJutant.
Corpl. Hugh Fl Riley has been
made sergeant. and Private James
M. Barry, corporal
The following men have been or
dred discharged: Sergt William u.
HUM. Company q, Engineers; Pri-
watts Joseph P Miller and Henry
Tetreault, both Of Company b. for
business interference. and Private
Jesse II. Mills, Of Company b, for
removal from the District.
The Washington times., 1926-05-27
BRITAIN NEARS
COAL CRISIS
D. InternatlonaI Sow serviee

LONDON, May 27.-With the
temporary subsidy granted the
owners OF British coal mines ex-
piring in four days. the cabinet to-
day was considering desperate
measures for terminating the dead
lock.
1T is reported that the govern
rnent is preparing to address an
appeal directly to the individual
owners or the mines and to the
individual miners, thus going over
the heads Of the Mining Association
ana the Miners Federation. Pre-
mier Baldwin is understood to have
expressed the opinion that it is
impossible for the present nego-
tiators to arrive at an agreement.
The Washington times., 1926-05-27
80 FAST BOATS WILL
REINFORCE "RUM NAVY

A contract for 80 fast motor
boats to reinforce the rum navy"
was let today by the coast guard
TO the American Brown Boveri
Electric Company, of Camden, n. j.
The contract price was SEA, 900.
The Washington times., 1926-05-27
Civic Federation to Meet

The Federation OF Civic Associa.
tons will meet tomorrow night in
New Britain herald., 1926-02-08
BOYS CLUB PLAYS
Knights of Iftluania of Waterbury tn Be Opponents Of Locals On Inst Main Street Floor.

The Knights Of Lithuania, one Of the fastest teams in Waterbury, will hc the opponents of the Boys club on the local floor this evening. The visitors ar" reported 10 be cleaning up their foes over in the Brass City and are eager to add th" scalp Of tho local team. The club. however, is confident that at last it has found its stride. Having broken its jinx and won two games in 2 row. it feels that i' is now sH to obtain much better than an even break for th" rest Cf the season.
 With Gill; Hapatka ani Goffa ''amins up 10 form q 'ast working trio Of offensive players. and Cap tai1 Gotnwala and Silva making ta" going rough for opposing scorers, n" team is njr'inS i's stride after th" process of rcbuj'iinc from new material, Parraron is a spc' dy utility player, and lo'lu con he oonu'cd upon in an emergency a' guard, so tlIat thorc iy sufficient ro. serl" str'ugth to keep the team going.
 Tonich"s game uiIl hc the frst of T home-and- homo series. the club going to Waterbury q week from Tuesday. The preliminary this eve ming will bc between tho Boys Club Reserves nnd tho All-Stars, m BE- er"Eation Of young high school players. Dancing will follow.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-08
(DY ROY GROVE)

"One of the best looking prospects 10 brean into the big show for many years is all VIC think of Kent Green. field" says McGraw
 "Ilc can pitch right 10 the most dangerous walopers in the NatonaI league and still keep q cool atmos- phere about him that would make a real game look like batting practice
 "A few years back, ho was only 2 kid pitching professional base ball in his own home town. That was down in Guthrie, somcplace in Kentucky.
 Hes got tha' easy going mdis- turbablo manner of first class Kentucky mountainoor moonShincr. It's born in those folks down there; that natural ingroWn self control. and the tighter his pinch the con trollier' he gets"
 Kent was born and raised down with the Kentucky Colonrls. Never away from home and he went over to play with Portsmouth Of the Virginia league.
 He didn't go 90 good with that crew During inc season he lost II and won II. But nevertheless lawn has his scouts working on the kid.
 Kent was first b"ckonnd 10 the Giants in the spring of 1925 when he joined them at Sarasota he did very well and McGraw was quick 70 realize he had 8 find.
 He won 12 games and lcG' eight last sumner which is doing all q kid can do for his first year.
 He has personality and way about him on the mound that takes well with the fans.
 Tn" more important tho game the better he will pitch.
 La.a' season hr won four games from Pittsburgh and lost none. No pitcher was more effective against 'he league leaders than Greenfield. He is only % years old and before q few years go by he will have the boys talking to him.
 No matter how tough inc break or w'lou1 the squawk one can never tInstrat" the Kentucky lad.
 He's used 10 carrying q rife. down in the fnu1 country, lcro the boys don't talk loud CT get excited in 4 pinch
New Britain herald., 1926-02-08
"Y" TEAM LOSES
New Britain Quintet On Short End Of Score Tn First state Tusslc With Greenwich,

New Britain, playing its first game of the season. was defeated in Greenwich Saturday night by the Greenwich Y. M. C. A. team in the first round Of tho State Y. NJ. c. A.. championships. The score was 33 10 %.
 The local team was outscorcd the first half hut came back strong in 'tho second period. garncring moro points than Greenwich but not enough to capture the game. The Greenwich team will play return game in New Britain on Saturday March 18th. Friday this week the local "Y" team purpryS to Tor rington 10 play tho "Y" team in the first of the home series. Tho Bridge port '. NJ. z. A. will be in New Britain to play the local team on Saturday, March 9th.
 The New Britain team dcmon- stratcd in Greenwich that with a few more games played that they will give any team in the state Y. M. C. A. leaRuo strong argument for honOrs. Playing against q team Saturday night that has been win ming games in New York and der scy. they demonstrated their ability to pass and shoot. "GOody" Preis- ser had his horseshoe with him again for somr of his shots were made in mid-air over his shoulder, travelling away from the basket. Ha- Der and "GoOdy" ran the Greenwich team ragged whenever they started down 10 dribhlcd the ball for pass work or goal shots. Chief" as us ual put up hcady game. Kankas- kas, Snxe and Larson spoiled or sm"ar"d many of the Greenwich for wards shots for the basket. Joe Luke jumping center against T six foot two man broke even on the center tap,
 Braddon playing forward for tho New Britain toam, was bothered with q weak ankle hut put up stellar brand ot ball and will before long develop into q good all around player.