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New Britain herald., 1926-02-01
Funerals
Henry (, HjDe

Funeral services for Henry C. Hine, one of the founders of tho Traut & Hine Co.,, who died in his 7Srd year at his home on Hillside Place after a long illness, were held at the home this afternoon at o'clock. Rev. Theodore A. Greene, pastor of the First Congregational church officiated, and interment was in Fairvicw cemetery.
 The pail bearers were employees in the A. C. Hine Co. of Hartford of which his son is the owner. In late years the deceased manufacturer was interested in his sons business and became acquainted with many Of the lattcr's associates.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-01
Dunn Brothers Held
 For Neglecting Cattle

Alleged 10 have treated seven head of cattle with neglect, at the Rocky Hill avenue slaughter house, Edward and Meyer Dunn were ar rested this morning by Sergeant George Ellinger. A complaint was made against the two men by the Connecticut Humane society.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-01
RAEUs CLUB LADIES' NIGHT

Ladies Night" will he observed by the Raeus club next Monday evening at the Burritt hotel, ac- cording to vote of the club mcm- bers at the regular noon meeting today. The program is in the hands of Attorney. William NJ. Greensi ein.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-01
FRENCH PAIR WIN

Cannes, France, Feb. P,-Mlle. pidi NIasto and Henri Cochet de- feated Miss Emily Petchell of Eng land and Allister Mccormick of Chi Cago, 6--2, G--2 in the mixed dou. blcs final of the Gallia lawn tennis tournament today.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-01
Deaths
Mrs. John BaIbiga

Mrs. Anna Balbiga, wife of John Balbiga of Buckland, died early this morning at her home. She was resident of this city for many years before moving with her hus- band to her late home. Besides her husband she is survived by five children.
 Funeral arrangements In charge Of Frank Brodzek & Son are h. complete. The body has been brought here for burial
New Britain herald., 1926-02-01
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage license have been issued at the office of inc town clerk as follows: Walter E. Scott Of 4S9 Main street and Miss Charlotte Blogo- slowski Of % Oraug" street; Joseph '.n Casse Of l2 Walnut street and Aiss CeeiH Filion Of S2 Commercial street
New Britain herald., 1926-02-01
POUND STERLING RISES

London. Feb. l tpp-The pound sterling rose On tho foreign exchange market this morning 10 2.Ssta. tho highest point touched since the war.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-01
TREASURY STATEMENT

Treasury balance ... sSl7.o55,5?l
 New York Exchanges, S5H, ,oon, 600; balances. l05,0Oo.ooo.
 Boston - Exchanges, 77,00o, ,o0o: balances 4I0OO, ,ono.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-01
BOLLERER'S
pOSN SIIOI,

Flowers delivered in every pnrt of the world within two hours through our tcle- graph service,
 Si W. Main St. Prof. Bldg, Tel. SS6 Tho Telegraph Florist oi New Britain
New Britain herald., 1926-02-01
S14 Pasted on Windows
 Pitched by Burglars

Fourteen new one dollar bills past cd in the show window at the store Of Nathan Ersaftrof, S6 Lafayette street, were stolen last night. and s2 was taken, from the register, when thiefs entered the store by means of the back door. Sergeant George Fl, finger is Investigating the theft.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-01
Associated Gas and Electric
 System
Business DirersitU
Founded in 1852

public utility system serving large number o1 moderate sized business enterprises is. more likely to have a steady demand for it's service than one serving small number of large ones.
 The more numerous and diverse the activities in a community are, the more likely they are to balance ono another.
 The Associated System serves an unusually wide variety of moderate sized business enterprises By actual count it serves approximately l,200 enter prses employing 25 or more persons each. While not counted, the number employing less than 25 is by far the larger group.
 Of the 1,200 enterprises, 800, or approxi- matey 70et, are also of moderate size, employing 25 to 100 persons. Less than 29To employ 100 to 1000 persons and only 114fo employ over 1000 persons.
 The location of Associated properties in II states necessarily means diversity \in business activities the fact that the business enterprises served are numerous and of moderate size literally brings about diversity within diversity.
 Variety, of business activities tends to produce desirable conditions for the worker and uniform business prosperity for the community. This in turn steadies the demand for utility service and Stabilizes the earnings therefrom.
 Ie ine inquiry regarding oPforRniss for frPdHdrg yow by loc1ag ttrrto1es ser1od by f'ofses of he
 Associated Gas and Electric Company
 For iuto-pGfion concerning Assotiofed tdeiltic!
 PooSSoS GHd SecHFfhtS. ariie 10 ts sRbsdtdry, 5SSSf9F1AaS:S Associated Gas and Electric Securities %HyAS Corporation
 SsSssS 6l Broadway New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-18
Why Ex-Service Men Should Join The
American Legion

Because
Your interest the relief of disabled comrades
World War
caused the organization of the United Veterans Bureau
helped to thousands of adjustments of disability claims
Every of legislation beneficial
entences imposed soldiers and sailors during
PRESSURE that resulted in better immigration laws.
The American Legion is fostering
urag respect the flag observance of patriotic holidays classes
zensh naturalization for the foreign born other
clvities tending to the love of country.
In community The
braes establishing community parks and swimming
ooo assisting the repair of public roads, promoting
public schools and engaging other unseh tasks the
the public
In its for advancement Legion
has conducted American Education Week. observed
The American Legion public graft
Articles Money! appearing
The American Legion Weekly led to prosecution of wartime gaters
by the Department of Justice.
to The American Legion Weekly which keeps with
thr service thinking Of among
zines of its kind in the United States
You will become member of the strongest organization World
War veterans the United States
members than any other group of veterans
The American Legons highest the ideals
and traditions for which fought be country
now and for all time
You wish Nobody opinion against war Is more
ea or carries greater weight than that of the who
through the bloodest and most horrible struggle
daily giving their me labor
live work for the benefit of the public.
The American Legion
perpetual decoration of the of
has created endowment fund
the furtherane OF Rehabilitation Child Welfare
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member of organization which continuing
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-15
Raps Rich Imbibers'
Defiance of Dry Law

Concord. n. H.. April 14-(AP)-
Governor John G. Winant in an adj
dress here today declared that mel
Their a mans pocketbook nor his So
called social standing gives him a
license to satisfy his thirst while
some foreigner living In a howell is
dragged before our courts"
He was speaking at a meeting of
the New Hampshire Police Chiefs
Association which went on record as
in favor of stringent enforcement Of
state prohibition laws.
mo man, whether he be rich or
poor, weak or powerful" the governor
said, has a right to special privileges
before the bar of justice. The obli
baton to obey the law rests upon us
all, and the duty to enforce it falls
to YOU"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-15
No Prayers in Burial
Of Luther Burbank
At Santa Rosa, Calf.

Santa Rosa Cal. April 14-(P)-
The body of Luther Burbank, first cit
izen of Santa Rosa, lay beneath the
sod tonight with a cedar of Lebanon
planted by the great horticulturist
many years ago as a monument and
headstone. -
The burial was as simple as the
daily routine in the cottage where Bur-
bank lived and worked. No prayers
were said aloud at his bier and the
stiffness of evening in the home was
unbroken by funeral orations.
Old friends and former fellow work.
ers carried the casket to the grave
from the room where Burbank died A
few words were spoken informally by
close friends. a song was sung and
the body was lowered to It's fnal rest
ing place.
The path from the Burbank home to
the grave was lined with flowers that
the hands and brain of the scientist
had transformed TO a more beautiful
state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-15
Propose Boycott
Maine Potatoes
At Worcester. Mass.

Worcester. Mass. April 14.-P)-
To combat the soaring price Of Maine
potatoes for which housewives in
Worcester are now paying S1.15 a
peck, J. Charles May, president and
treasurer Of one Of the largest whole
sale produce houses in Worcester.
urges the women of Worcester to re-
frain from buying potatoes until the
southern crop arrives.
'"The buying public only can over
come the present high prices" said
Mr.. May, because OF the grip out
side spectators have on the Maine
supply. The housewives should use
their power by stopping consumption.
If they will do this results will be-
gin to show Immediately. We whole
salers and retailers are not making
expenses on potatoes and we do not
expect a new cop before June"
Mr.. May further stated that In
Boston there are $50 carloads of po-
tatoes worth s750,000 sidetracked at
this moment to await another boost
in price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-15
Dodger BergdOll
Freed of Seduction
Charges in Germany

Mosbach, Germany, April 14.-(PS
Grover c. Bergdoll. the American
draft evader, was speedily acquitted
today of charges of seduction and
impairing the morals of minors after
a trial which lasted seven hours be-
fore a court composed Of one judge
and two jurors.
The states carefully built up case,
after two months investigation, blew
up under the testimony of the psy-
choanalyst Professor Mans Gruhle,
of the University of Heidelberg, who
testified that his examination of
seventeen ear-old Leise Schmidt,
the chief witness against Bergdon,
convinced him that she was sub
normal mentality and untrust-
worthy"
The girl herself was put on the
stand, and wilted during examination
by Bergdolrs counsel; she was un-
able to picture the circumstances of
the alleged attack on her three years
ago, so as to convince the court.
Facing a sentence of from one to
ten years for each offence, Bergdoll
admitted that he had received the
greatest scare of his life, despite
previous hectic escapades. Bergdoll
bitterly attacked the private detec-
tive Sachs. a former American, who
had preferred the charges and who
was not present in court.
To The Associated Press cores
pondent Bergdoll said: Il am through
with Americans. / have lost all res
poets for Americans, because they
have bounded me and by underhand-
ed methods, such as the employment
of Sachs, have tried to throw me in
to jail. But the accounts are not
closed. I will file a counter suit for
damages and libel against Sachs"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-15

Washington, April 14.-(R-An
oninion that the sale Of non-intcxicat-
ing beer under the strictest sort. of
government control would improve
conditions under prohibition was
drawn from Assistant Secretary An
drews Of the treasury today by the
vets during testimony before the Sem
ate liquor committee.
On the stand for another two hours,
the official in charge Of federal prohi-
bition would not commit himself on
the sale of light wines because he was
not prepared to say that non-intoxi-
eating wines could be produced.
Contending for consumption Of beer
only in the home or in high class ho-
tells and restaurants, General Andrews
declared that the sale of beer in sa-
looms would be disastrous" to prohi-
bition enforcement as the saloons
could be used as blinds for the dis
pensing Of hard liquors.
He conceded that there was q great
deal Of distilling in private homes and
Continued on Page 3-Coi. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-15
Probing Death Man
At Friendly Party

Springfield. VT, April 14-(AP)-
How mans neck could be broken in
two places during a friendly party
was the subject of investigation by
state and local police today. Julian
Kruptsky. mill worker. died Mon
day as he was being taken to a hos
pital after party in a Clinton street
tenement. Examination showed that
besides a broken neck and fractured
spine he had received a broken nose
and cuts on the face.
Five men. held on a technical
charge of furnishing Intoxicating IL
quor in connection with the case,
said that Krupsky fell down stairs.
officers believed some of the wounds
might have been caused by a weapon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-15
P olice Seek Fugitive
Trio Night Escapefrom
County Jail, Skowhegan
AGREE TO VOTE ON
ITALIAN Debt TO j, s.
next WEDNESDAY

Washington, April 14.-(P-An
agreement to vote on the Italian debt
settlement next Wednesday at P. NJ.
was reached today by the Senate.
Administration leaders are confident
that the House bill approving the set
Element worked out by the American
and italian commissions last summer
will be passed. Opponents hope to be
able either to send it back to COM
mittee or reject it outright.
An effort first was made today to
obtain consent for vote at p. M.
Saturday, but Senator Reed, Demo-
crat, Missouri, objected, with the dec
laration that he regarded the settle
ment as species of intolerable
grand larceny" Later he declared
that if, the agreements were approved
the people would repudiate the action
of Congress.
After this development there were
cries Of vote, vote" with Chairman
Borah of the foreign relations COM
mittee sitting poised and ready to take
the floor to stave off immediate action.
Meantime, Senator Smoot of the fl
nance committee, in charge of the bill,
reached compromise with Senator
Reed and the proposal for vote
Wednesday was made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-15
Dexter Stage
Driver, Despondent
Kills Self with Pistol

Especial to kennebec Journal)
Dexter. April 14.-Aleert Prentiss.
q one-armed man, stage driver be-
tween this town and Garland. commit
ted suicide this afternoon by shooting
himself with AS calibre revolver at
the lumber yard of Fred Young. Rope
near at hand showed that he had con-
templated hanging but later gave 1t
up. He was last seen alive about II
o'clock. The body was found by a
small boy who ran to the home of AL
Verrill nearby. who investigated and.
finding the body. notified the authori-
ties.
1t was understood that the deceased
was in financial difficulties which evil
IDENTIFY appeared too heavy for him to
overcome. He was born in Holden so
years ago. He had been a resident of
Dexter for the past seven years. He
Is survived by wife and three small
children, ages ranging from II to two
years. Funeral services will be con-
Quoted Friday morning at 10 o'clock
from the First Baptist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-15
GRANT INJUNCT|ONS
IN FAVOR MERCURY
MAGAZINE AT BOSTON

Boston, April 14-(P)-The New
England Watch and Ward Society
today was enjoined from interfering
with the distribution of the Ameri-
can Mercury. Judge Morton in fed
eral court granted the petition for a
temporary injunction brought by
Arthur Garfield Hayes of New York
in behalf of the magazine company
after the April issue of the Mercury
had been suppressed here.
Today's decision gave II. l..
Mencken, editor of the American
Mercury, his second victory In Mas
sachusetts courts within few days.
He was acquitted by Judge Parmen-
rest charged with possessing and
selling obscene literature. The judge
found that "Hatrack," a story in the
April issue of the maya zine, which
Mencken had sold on Boston COM
mon, was not indecent. Mencken
met with one reverse, however, when
the East Cambridge court fined a
Cambridge news dealer $500 for SELL
ing the issue.
The federal court decision held
that j. Frank Chase, secretary of
the Watch and Ward Society, had no
right to compel news dealers to sup
press books and magazines "by or
ganized threat either open or COW
ert.'
1.-THE defendant Chase and the So
ciety of which he is secretary scru-
tiniZe publications of various kinds.
including books and magaz zines"
Judge Morton said. IF they believe
that book or an article violates the
law they inform the large distribu-
tors Of their opinion with the intima-
ton, express or implied, that If the
book or magazine is sold or distri-
buted prosecution will follow. Where
this warning is ignored it is their
custom to institute prosecution.
1.-THE important question is wheth-
er this is a legal course of conduct.
In my Judgment it is clearly illegal.
The defendants have the right of
every citizen TO come to court with
complaints of crime, but they have
no right to Impose their opinions on
the book and magazine trade by
threats of prosecution if their views
are not accepted. The fact that the
defendants are actuated by no conf
mercial motive and by no desire to
injure the plaintiff does not enlarge
their right in this respect, though 1t
may protect them under other stat
utes.
But the defendants have not the
right to enforce their views by or
ganized threat either open or
covert"
The injunction restraints the de-
PENDANTS from interfering with or
preventing in any way sale of the
American Mercury or any future is
sue, by threat or intimidation" The
decision made no mention of the pc
titioner's request for an accounting
of the damages up to the present
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-15
Maine Music Clubs.
At Auburn for
Annual Convention

Auburn, Me, April 14.-[PJ-The
third annual convention of the Maine
Federation of Music Clubs opened
here today. 1t will continue through
Thursday. The business session
opened the day. In. the evening q.
concert by members of different
clubs in the Federation will be given.
Mrs. William Arms Fisher of Bos-
ton, vice president of the National
Federation and Mrs. George Hail of
Providence, r. l., president of the
Rhode Island Federation and for
mer national officer will be among
the speakers Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-15
Frame-Up Charges
In Portland Dope Trial

Portland, Me, Apr. I4.-[F5-
Counter charges of "frame-ups
were made at the trial of John j.
Murphy of New York and LYMAN
Miller of Philadelphia, former fed
eral narcotic agents on perjury in
dictments in the L. S. district court
today.
The government charges the pair
Framed" Chin Deb, Chinese laun-
dryman, by declaring that he sold q
can of opium for "a. The can was
seized in a raid in Springfield, Mass,
according to the prosecution.
Miller testified that he thought he
aroused jealousy of narcotic official
by cleaning New Haven, Conn, of
dope peddlers several years ago. A
Jury will decide the case tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-15
(Special to Kennebec JournaD

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Skowhesan, April 14-Three in
mates Of Skowhecan Jail, Joe Wash
on, Fred Quirion and Fred Pease,
sawed their way to freedom between
8 and 9 o'clock this evening and at
late hour this evening were still at
large. The men had been sentenced
to state prison at the last term OF
court and were to have been taken
to Thomaston tomorrow morning.
Sheriff HeaIey Immediately got in
touch with police authorities through
out the section. vashon is describ-
ed as being 10 years of age, S feet, 9
inches tall and weighs 1865 pounds.
He was wearing a blue suit and
pair Of new tan shoes. He is tight
compIexioned and is bothered with
sore eyes. Quirion 10 short, thick set
and Of medium complexion. He has
a round face and prominent jaw
bones. He is % years of age, feet, 6
inches tall and weighs around $50
pounds. The third member Of the
party, Fred Pease is 81 years of age,
5 feet, 10 inches tall and when last
seen was wearing brown suit.
Police forces in all sections to
which the party might have travelled
have been notified to be on the watch
for anyone answering to this deserip-
ton.
At midnight no trace of the men
had been found. Quirion and Vashon
were sentenced to from one to two
years in state prison and Pease was
given from two to four years. II 10
not known how the Prisoners receiv-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-15
Bishop Leete
Stresses Value of
The Prohibition Law

Dover, n. H, April 14.-(P)-The
value of prohibition to the community
and to boys and girls is beyond COM
prehension.' Bishop Frederick D.
Leete of Indianapolis said here today.
He was presiding at the New Hamp-
shire annual Methodist Episcopal con-
ference.
"The stories OF drinking and hip
pocket TASKS in our high schools are
nothing but SANDER upon most of
our young people," he said. THE
concern only majority and have no
real foundation"
Bishop Leete urged the church Wig
oreusly to support the prohibition
movement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-15

Portland, April 14-(AP)-
Results of a conference Of Chief
Justice Scott Wilson and the
seven associate justices of the
supreme judicial court in this
city were not announced after
they left the county court house
late today.
They considered the legality
of the action of a governor in
removal proceedings against
Sheriffs, at the request of Gov
ernor Ralph o. Brewster, who
acted when his right to vote
with his council in the case
against Sheriff Henry F. Cum
mings of Kennebec County was
questioned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-15
Full Time Operations in
Greater Part N. England
Ousted Minister
Indicted at Boston
On immortality Charge

Boston, Apr. 14.-P)-Rev. Guy
Willis Holmes of New Bedford, ex-
PEELED from the Methodist ministry
for conduct unbecoming a clergy
man and indicted by the Suffolk
county grand jury on immortality
and other charges, will appear In
superior court for arraignment as
soon as his condition permits, pos
sibly tomorrow, the district attor-
ney's office was informed today.
Ernest Laycock, counsel FOR
Holmes, said that his client was
suffering from neuritis at his moth
laws home in East Greenwich.
K. l., and was under the care of a
physician.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-15
The senate agreed to vote Wednes-
day on the Italian debt settlement.

The senate agreed to vote Wednes-
day on the Italian debt settlement.
The census bureau reported In
creased cotton consumption In
March.
The senate asked Secretary Mel
lon what funds the Thompson Phil
ippine mission will use.
Captain Wilson Brown was des-
ignated commander of the presiden-
tial yacht Mayfiower.
Republican house leaders agreed
to give farm relief legislation right
of way as soon as a bill is reported.
The Spanish War Veterans pen
sion bill was passed by the senate
and sent to conference.
President Coolidge renominated
Chairman. Hooper, Samuel Higgins
and Walter l.. McMenimen for the
railroad labor board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-15
Dry League
Wants Clear
WOrdOnBeer


Washington, April 14-(AP)-
Anti-Saloon League officials is
sued the following statement after
Assistant Secretary of the treas
ury had testified today before the
senate prohibition committee re-
gardins government controlled
manufacture and sale of non.
Intoxicating beer:
I'VE have no comment to make
until General Andrews himself
clarifies the statement attributed
to him by the newspapers"
1t was signed by National
Superintendent McBode, Bishop
James Cannon, Jr., of the organi-
cations legislative committee,
and Wayne 3. Wheeler, the
leagues general counsel.