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New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
SISTERS REGAIN
 S4,722 IN BONDS
Superior Court Rules for Women
 Robbed by Sharper

A verdict of sA722,45 returned by Jury of tho Hartford county su- perior court yesterday in an action or pr. Elizabeth Cooke of stamford and her sister, Johanna r. Cooke of Amsterdam, x. F.. against II. D. Gwillim os Bristol. returns 10 tho sisters their life savings which were presumably swept away in May of last year when Glenn X. Henderson sold to Gwillim 13 bonds belonging to the women and kept the money.
 The bonds were originally ontrust- ed to Henderson for the purpose of appraisal. Upon their face value they were worth s5.2N0. The bonds were sold 10 Gwil,m at low figure, It appeared during the case that Gwillim had been warned against purchasing the bonds.
 Gwilllm issued a denial that he was aware that Henderson, former ly n bond salesman for prominent New York firms, was dishonest and that the bonds had been embedded, Henderson is now serving a sentence Of from two 10 fcur years in the state prison for his share in the deal.
 A. Storrs Campbell and Joseph r. Berry represented the plaintiffs while Epaphroditus Peck and James Y. Mather were counscls for Civil. linn. Judge Avery was on the bench
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
TRIES SUICIDE WEEK
 AGO, STILL IS ALIVE
Rocky Till Man, Brothcr-in-Iaw Of Harold SChWarm, Has
 Chance Tor Life

Hartford. Conn. Feb. @G tPl--- William l.. Philips Of Rocky Hill attempted suicide at his homes q wock ago by cutting his throat and wrists Though he had been alone through the intervening days and the fires in the stoves had long since ceased 10 burn, Phillips was alive and conscious when found this morning and will probably recover.
 Mrs. Phillips, who is a sister Of Harold Schwarm, better known in New Britain and elsewhere as the "Dishrag prince" had been in Mar hlchcad. Mass. for tho last week caring for Mir. Phillips mother who is dangerously ill. She had been unable to gct Mr, Phillips by tc!e- phone. and at the office learned her husband had not been at business for moro than week. At S:30 this morning sh" toIcphoned 10 Frank Robbins, who lives across the street from the Phillips home, and re- quostcd that he investigate.
 Robbins found the back door of the Phillips home unlocked and en- tering found Phillips on a couch in the living room in very bad condi- ton.
 Robbins telephone for Dr, o. A.. MoSor who after attending the man. advised his removal to the Hartford hospital,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
APPROPRIATIONOF
 S79,847,OOO ASKED
State, Justice, Commerce and
 Labor DeptS. Measure

Washington, Feb. 2G LP)--An ap. propriation carrying $T9,S47,000 for tho departments of state, justice, commerce and labor was reported 10 the house today by its appropria. ton committee. Tho amount Is s2,35S,00O above last years bill by $97,AS0 below budget estimates.
 The state department is allowed slG,47S,o0O; justice. s24,09G,oOO; commerce, s29,735,OOO. and labor $9,5S6,00O.
 The committee increase hy one million dollars tho budget estimate Of SG,oSi,oQ0 for the bureau of im- migration, explaining that 1t would provide for continuance of tho de. portatlon of aliens and tho maintc. nance of the Canadian border pa trols lat an efficient strength"
 Tho appropriation contcmplatcs Il forcc Of l,S0o men for that purpose.
 An appropriation for $190,000 is provided for tho new federal indus. trial institution for women at AL dcrson, w. Na. for operating cX- ponscs for ifs first year. For the in- dustrial rcformatory at Chirico,hc, O.. created by the last congress, $35o,ooo is appropriated.
 The committee informed congress that Inc time has arrived when con- sidoration must bc given to tho ovcrcrowdod condition of federal pcnitcnfiarios and urged ,ho house to provide for additional prison fa- ! Cilitrs.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
HORSE AND MULE
 MUCH IN DEMAND
Autos Have Not Taken Away
 Their Usefulness

Any general belief that tho horso-
 less vehicle and the horsclcss blow have suppla0ted "old Dohbin" and bis cousin, the mule, would not find support at the worlds largest horse and mule market here.
 Thc demand for saddle horses is Ias great as it has been at any time in the last fifty years. Stockmcu assert th"ro also is an increasing demand for commercial horses and farm mules. Furthermore, prices of mules ,and certain types Of horses are ad. iFanciug and there is an actual short age on the market.
 Tn" value Of business transacted last year "in the ring" at the East lS1. IOUiS barns was estimated al 1 2@,ooo ooo, representing 65.432 head
 of horses and mules. This was an increase of 1924 head over 1924. ITho outlook this year is for greater 1 Itradiug.
 Farm mules are still being used in iprrfcronco to tractors throughout ! the south and in many northern and 1 IWCstcrn states, dealers say. Tho in- creased demand for commercial horses is attributed 10 large busi- Incss concerns in cities having dScov- cred that uSe of horses for short ihauls is more economical than trucks.
 The principle displaccmcnt of horses has been by passenger auto. mobiles
 ! We will freely admit there is no ! hope for revival Of the demand for ;thc coach or driving horse because horses for inst traffic cannot com ipetc with the autom mobile" said J. ]. SoarCy president of the St. Louis Horse and Mule Commission Com pany. "But the heavy draft horse twill always hold his place in the economic life of the city,"
 ] The shortage in the stockyard barns Is ascrihod 10 decreased pro- jduction which has brought about in creased demand. Increased foreign ilcmand also has contributed 10 the shortage.
 l Mules. which in recent years have .monopoizcl cicht-fivc 10 ninety per tornt of the market sales, are more , ,av1ilahlo than horses, but govern i mont figures show that while the number of mules in the United
 states increased 5.5 per cent from It920 10 1926. the number under two years old decreased during that same period A4.5 per cent.
 1 Missouri still tops the list of mnle producing states. with Iowa and Nc Ihraska second and third. West Nir- ginia. South Carolina. Georgia, | Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas afford larcr markets for the sale of Imulcs. chiefly because Of coal min. ling and cotton growing, Illinois ir It925. however. bought moro mules 1 from the East St. Louis yards than iany other state in tho union.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
Brilliant Britis hArmy
 Officer Dies at 72

London. Fob. @6 tP-T.icutcnant General Sir Francis Lloyd died to- Jay. aged =. Ho retired from th" army in 1920, sincc when he has been commissioner in the Dnko of Works Royal Military school
 Sir Francis had a long and bril- )ia0t military record. lIc won the D, s. 0, British medal and Nhn- dives medal for his services in the battle of Khartum, and was also decorated for services In South Africa during the Eoor war, in which he was severely wounded, He vns made Companion Of the Bath in 1900. commander Of inc Royal Victorian order in 1909, Knight Commander of the Bath in 1911 and Knight Grand Cross Of tho Royal Victorian order in 1918, From 1919 to 1920 he served as food commissioner for the London district.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
NrS. Elizabeth O'Day

Rev. Walter J. Iyddy celebrated a solemn high mass of requiem for Mrs. Elizabeth O'Day of 26 Lawlor street at St. Mary's church this morning al 9 o'clock. Rev. Mat thew Traynor, the pastor, was d"a- con; Rrv Raymond Clabby was sub deacon; and Rev. Waiter A. Me Cram was master Of ceremonies.
 At the body was being borne from the church Mrs. Mary T, Crcan sang "aomn Swcot DHy" and at the orfcrtory shc rendered Pie Jesu." There were many beautiful floral offerings. The pail bearers were Patrick F. O'Day Michael J. O'pay. William O'uay and Thomas ODay, sons of Mrs. O'Day. William O'Day, grandson. and William rrcndcr- gast. Tho flower bearer was Harry lcvoir.
 Committal services al the grave at St, Nary's cemetery were con- ductcd by Father Lyddy. Inter mcnt was in St. Nary's cemetery,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
No Jury Trial Allowed
 In S3,000,000 Action

Boston, Feb. 26 P(-The full bench of the supreme court today affirmed a decree of Judge Prest of the Suffolk probate court denying a motion for jury trial of contest of the will of the late Edmund Dana Barbour Of Boston. The cs- tate is estimated at $3,00O,000.
 Under the terms Of the will the tcstators daughter, Mrs. Mary Bar hour Blair of Florida, was to re- criye S2n0.oo0 outright and Slo,o00 q year for liC". During her life tinlo Harvard college. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology and Rad cliff college would receive $9n.0oo year and nt her death on"-third Of the rrsidWr O! the estimate nft"r payment of several public lcgaci"s
 Mrs. Blair sought 10 break tho will on thc ground that a previous will left tho entire estate to her.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
Call or Attempt to Take
 SuDplicS Into Arctic

Fairbanks, Alaska, Feb, 9i tP-- The attempt of Alexander N, Smith 10 haul supplies for the Will kins trans-polnr expedition 10 Point Barrow hy snow motors was called off by Captain George II, Wilkins here yesterday,
 smith started from Nonana, near here. two weeks ago with 15 ton of gasoline and supplies on ten slcds. The two snow motors used 10 haul the sledges, have broken down re- peatedly, and have been able 10 ne gotiatc only 70 miles of the roo mile trail to Point Barrow,
 Captain Wilkins had announced if the snow motors party failed, sup plies would be freighted 10 Point Barrow by airplane before explora- tion flights over the Actic ocean be- gan. Captain Wilkins schedule calls for tho beginning Of exploration flights about March 21, before sea sonal fogs arise.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
Connecticut River Water
 Supnlv Now Threatened

Hartford. Feb. 26 U9 - The cf- feet on the water supply in the Connecticut river because of the proposed diversion of the waters 10 it's tributaries, the Ware and Swift rivers in Massachusetts. to other channels. should be determined by an expert engineer in the employ of this state, Attorney Genera, Hcaly has advised Governor Trum- bull. Should the result Of such in- vcstigation determine that the commercial interests or the people Of Connecticut would be seriously affected. hc advised that tEe courts he required 10 intervene in pro- lection of the interests in this state,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
Real Veteran of Frigate
 Constitution Gives Bit

Washington, Feb. 26 Pl- secre. iary of the Navy Wilbur has recelv. ed contribution toward reconstruc. ton of tho old frlgate Constitution from Thomas Norris Of New York city who sailed us q quartermaster on the Constitution on her last Flu ropean voyage nearly 90 years ago.
 Norris said In his letter he joined ship at Philadelphia in 1878 when She took 10 France American ox. hibts for display In tho Paris expo. sition of that year, valued at $lS,. 100000, On her return from that duty "Old 1ronsidcs" was converted into a training ship for naval ap- prcntlces.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
Outdoor Club Uses Poems
 To Stir Up Interest

Houston. Tex. Feb. 25 LPl-Poetry has been adopted by the Houston Outdoor Nature Club to stimulate interest in nature.
 Originated by woman. two prizes have been offered for the first and second best original nature poems from authors in Texas and the four contiguous states.
 An announcement said that the prizes are flor the purpose of stimu- lating interest in the study of nature, the conservation of our valuable native flora and fauna and the pre- Servation of important scenic areas" The poems may relate 10 any phase of nature or the sasons,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
CAR STRIPPER ESCAPES
Edward l'aiocn Unable 10 Hold Would-Bc Thief Found Trying 10 Remove Accessories.

When hc saw q man stripping q car last night in front of his house at %@1 North street Edward Faigcn, grappjcd with him, but tho would- bo thirr escaped in another auto mobile which is registered in the rame Of John Kyncshi @j7 High street. Tine strangers automobile was recovered this morning at Hum gcrford court, abandoned, by Off cor Thomas Dolan and was towcd to the municipal garage to be claimed hy it's oWnor.
 Faigrn reported the alleged ear th"rt last night 10 polio" h"&'puar- tcrs and said hn suspected John rnhrouski 3l7 High street. Officer Thomas j. Fccnoy investigated but found that there was no one hy that name at the High street address, or no one finer" who had ever owned an automobile. Police have q man under suspicion.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
Morphine Outfit and
 Done Is COnfScatcd

Springfield, Massa Feb. 26 Pl- Morphinc worth several thousand dollars. with IS hypod"rmic needles wa sscizod today when Edward l.. and William ]. Coiey and Edward J. White, an of Cambridge. were ar rested after arouSing the suspicion of an officer from whom they in unired road directions They wcr" in an automohtl". White claimed ownership of tho drug and needles saying the others were not concern cd but tho police found that William Coiley has served a rrformatory sentence. The Boston police have been asked to investigate.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
KINK CROWNS HIMSELF

Bangkok, Siam, Feb. 26 R-King Prajatipok, who succeeded 10 tho Siamese throne on the death of his brother last November, crowned himself today in tho presence Of inc princess, foreign envoys and higher officials Of the government.
 The ceremony. an elaborate one. is of Hindu origin. After placing thH crown on his head. tho king raised tho qu>cn 10 sovereign rank by scat- ing her at bis side
 Later his majesty proceeded in slate 10 the temple of the emerald Ruddha. where he proclaimed him. self defender Of the faith.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
"War Game at Panama
 Is Being Played Today

Panama. Feb, 96 P,-It is official ly reported that the defenders of inc panamal Canal in the war maneu- yers now in progress came in contact with inc "cncmy' at $40 o'cclock yesterday afternoon. whon military airplancs sighted submarines ap- rroximatcly 60 miles from Balboa, at the Pacific entrance of the canal. Seaplanos wcrr sent out and bonn barded tho submarines which were theoretically destroyed,
 It is also reported that canal sea nlancs sightod and bombed at 7:10 q. m. several mine sWc"pcrs ard eagle boats, which were doStoyrd. The attack against the canal is the oretically under way,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
POWER WORKERS BANQUET

The banquet for the service en- rloycs Of the Connecticut Electric light X Power Co. which postponed from February 10 on account of the snow storm the day before, will be held at tho Waterbury club in Wa tcrbury Tuesday evening, March ? at G:3o o'clock.
 Assistant District Superintendent U. r. Hannon of this city will lead q delegation of service cmployes from New Britain 10 join the other employees who will be guests of the company. They arc John Riley and John Watts, 10 year men; William Sullivan. William Clark. George smith and Agnes Carlson, all in the five year class.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
Episcopal Church Has to
 Pare Down Yearly Budget

New York, Feb. "G tP' -- Th" national council Of the EpiscopaI church was forced to cut S@o0.4i0 from tho general program for this year because of tho failure of some diocoscs 10 meet their full quotas for tho general church hduget Of $t@l2."5u.
 Missionary activity especially will suffer from inc failnro 10 raise th" budget, as $&2,9l7 was cut from tho appropriations for missionary work in China, Japan. tho Philip pines, tho West Indies and Alaska, and $4S.9$5 from the allotment for the missionary districts of con- tincntal United states.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
DiyOrces in Mexico Now
 Without Even Residence

Tucson, Ariz. Feb, % Rl--With- out the formulity of establishing legal residence in the state of Son. ora, Mexico, foreigners who seek freedom from marital bonds now are able to get it In the divorce courts of tho Mexican state, according to a copy of tho amended statute in the hands Of !. F. Anchondo, Mexican consul at Tucson.
 The actual time required from the time the divorce suit is filed. until inc final decree is handed down. will require not longer than two weeks, it is authoritativcly stated.
 Divorce by mutual consent with certain legal formalitics and six months separation arc sufficient grounds for the termination Of a marriage under the new law
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
WaU Street Briefs

In its report of revenue and ex. penses for January the New York Central railroad shows the largest passenger earnings in its history for that month. amounting 10 SS,2S7,- 9g4, an increase Of s326,@GG over January, 1925. Railway operating income, after taxes, equipment, rents and joint facility rents. was Si,@72,Sll, an increase of $5S7.84o. Operating revenues gained $GS&.og2 to S@0,SS6,997, while operating ex- penscs also showed q small increase of SlG,52l.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
United Cigar Stores
 Establish New Mark

New York. Feb. e6 Pt-Salc and earnings of the United Cigar Stores Co. established new records in 1925, l the company's annual report disclos- I ed today. Net profits for the year. Including appreciation of leaschold values, totaled s9,9S9,67G against | |s7.75I.g97 in 1924. gain of 29 per ccnt. The balance available for the |common stock. after deductions for |intcrest. taxes and preferred divi- lends. was SS.52G,Sal. equivalent 10 S5.94 on each of Inc l,i24,oS6 shares 'oC S25 par value. Earnings per share in the preceding year were 5S4GS.
 The years surplus of $4,0eS.966
 Increased the company's total sur- plus at the end Of 1925 to SlS,' &sl7,sls
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
Dupuis Makes Best Time
 In Dog Sled Race Today

Wolfohoro, \. II. Fnb. 26 tP,-- Francois Dupuis, winner of last weeks international dog derby at Quebec, made the best time today over the first half of the second leg of the New England point to point dog sled race. covering the 9j miles between Wolfcboro and Center liar bor in . hours 32 minutes.
 shorty Russick of Chicago, who made the hest time yesterday in the 40 mile run from North Conway to Wolfcboro, rcachcr Center llarhor in hours 37 minutes. Walter Charming of Dover, Mass, covered the 95 Filos today in 2 hours A@ minutCs.,.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
VOTE ON MERGER

Wilnington, Dol., Fob, 96 Pl-A special meeting Of thc stockholders of the Pacific oil company today voted 10 accept the proposition 10 merge the company with inc Stan dard oil company of California, a Delaware corporation.
 II was also voted to reduce the capital stock from $5@. @.5oo.0 10 $l,- 75n. .0On, or from Sl5 a share 10 90 cents share. and 10 distribute any surplus in excess of the amount of the reduced capital stock.
 IL was stated that 2,S96. POS shares out of S,500.000 were represented at the meeting.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
OLDEST ARMY OFFICER

Washington, Feb, 26 Pl--Army records show Brigadier-Gouoral Henry l.. Abbot, retired, now living in Cambridge, Mass, 10 bo the oldest officer on the regular army rolls, and the oldest living graduate of Yves, Point, He is more than 94 years ol age, having been born in Massachu- setts August l3, 1891. and graduated at West Point in 1854, to be com missioned a lieutenant of engineers.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
SPEEDY JUSTICE FOR sNIpER

Omaha, Neb,. Feb. 26 R,--Speedy justice is planned for Omaha's sniper-killer.
 Louis Clark. confessed slayer Of two men here and suspected of kill ing two men In Sioux City and pos siby another at Onawa, la, with the .22-calibre pistol which held Omaha fearbound for a week, will go on trial in district court next Monday on murder charge.
 Clark was bound over to district court without bond, after pleading not guilt before police judge to the murder of pr. A. D. Searles and William McDevit.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
Queen Mother of Spain :.
 Is Given Civil HOnors

san Sebastian, Feb, .6 H1 -- Queen Mother Maria Christina, Spain's grand old lady who is loved by all the people, has just been made honorary mayoress Of this fashionable resort on the MedIter. ranean.
 She accepted the honor on con. dition that the insignia Of her of- fec be the same as awarded to councillors of tho city. The downger queen, who Is 0S years old, is the widow of Alfonso XII.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
Woman Breaks Ankle in
 Fall on lev Sidewalk

While his wife was walking at in" northwest corner of East and Flor cncc streets last night, Frank Key holds, 30 Florence street reported this afternoon that she slipped on the icy pavement, and broke all ankle.
 She was taken to the New Britain General hospital last night where she was a'tnndod hy nr. David Was kowirz. She was returned to her home this afternoon. Mir. Reynolds said that the sidewalk is in a very dangerous condition. hut Il" did mol know who owns the property. The police are invest Irating.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
Omaha Girl Gives $500
 To Pep Up Community

Omaha, Feb, 2G (P'-Five hundred dollars 10 be spent for bathing suits and Charleston dance music was given to tho Jewish Community ccn- ter here yesterday by Miss Leone Novitsky. a stcnographer.
 "rhe planet needs some life,' she said, "and I'm going 10 suppy it." Miss Novitsky won the $500 in a Jewish press subscription contest,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
PRICES TOPPLED
 IN DAYS DEALING
Marking Up Of Call Money
 Signal for Bears

New York, Feb, 96 P)-Marldng up of the call money rato to 5ig per cent coincidcnt with the heavy calling Of bank loans in antcipa- ton of heavy month-cnd demand for funds, was utilized by bear trad CTS as an excuse for another attack on quoted values in todays stock market. Prices topplcd to l5 points, with over % issues at their lowest levels of the year during the ,rarly afternoon trading.
 Th" rapidity of the decline re- ISultod in q number Of stop.loss or dcrs being touched off. swelling the volume of liquidation. Buying sup port was again withdrawn from a humber Of stocks in which pools , had been active. Among the many issues 10 break through their prcvi- ous resistance points were Nickel lPlatc" common, Sears Roobuck, Mack Trucks, National Lead and At ilantic Refining. Losses of 3 to Inearly six points were recorded by 1 Dupont, Allied Chemical. Delaware land Hudson, Jordan Motors, Savage Arms, National Cloak ani Suit, and ! !Woolworth. Tho increase Of $l,- ,1&G, GOO in brokers loans reported { by tho federal reserve bank for the week ended February 17 was ac- cept"l as au indication Of sub 3atantjal reduction in the volume of loans on material accounts because new Rotations Of about S1jj,ooo. - l 0Uo that week undoubtedly roQur- ed temporarily heavy financing.
 Wall Street Opening
 1 Selling pressure was renewed al
 tho opening of today's stock mar llrt with a number of issues includ- ing North American, Youngstown Sheet and Tube and Pennsylvania i railroad sacging to new low levels 1 for the year. General Railway Sig l nal broke three points and Nonsoli- dated Gas and Cocoa Cola each , yielded more than q point on initial transactions. Opening gains of n | point or more were recorded, how ever, hy Dupont, Hudson and pan
 American E.
 Price movements became moro confused as trading progressed, l Merchandising issues were hamper
 cd by bear trad"ys but strong buying
 support quickly appeared for mum
 hcr Of motors, tobacCos and special ties. Kinney Co. broke four points, 1 novoc and Eaynolls saggcd 2 1-4 to ! 10, or Gt1-S points below it's recent high, and National Lead, +, II.
 Macy, New York canncrs, American
 Water Works, rlcsichmann and At lanrir Coast Line were among tho
 score i4sJ"* to drop l to @'9 points
 h"'ow yoa rdays final quotations in lthr frs half hours trading. Mack
 uucks. T.. $ Cast Iron pipe. Am"rt- can Saf ! Razor, Pressed S;c'l Car,
 General Electric, American Can and
 Air Reduction all were bid up two
 points or mory.
 The market continued "a disregard news developments, and inc bulk ol tho trading apparently was in tha hands of professionals. Foreign cT- 1 changes opened irregular, demand
 sterling holding steady at SAS5 5-S and French francs ruling %'s points higher at %.G71 c"ntS.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
Mrs. NsSunta palcino

Word has been received Of the death in Philadelphia, Pa. of Mrs.
 issnnta Falciuo, wife of Antonio Palcino, former residents of this city. The body will arrive tomorrow morning at 11:3o o'clock at the Berlin railroad station, in charge of I.araia X Sagarino. 1ntermcnt will be in St, Mary's cemetery.