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New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
NO DELAY IN RESTORING
 ELIHU BURRITT'S OLD HOME
Legion Committee Votes To Pro- cccd With Plans, Regardless of
 East Main Street Extension

The special committee appointed by the luncheon club of Eddy-Glor- CT post, American Legion, to look into the advisability of restoring the Elihu Burritt home in the rear of 42G Main street met yesterday after noon al 5:15 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms and decided 10 ap- point large committee with the view in mind 10 restore the edificc. regardless of whether East Main street extension is going through in the near future. The committee will be composed of representative ciu- 2cns, and members of different or Sanizations. Secretary Ralph Gould of the Chamber of Commerce and ex-Commander Edward Ogren of Eddy-Glover post were named to select the committee, Scout Execu- tive Cook and A, F. Scott were nam d to bring to the committee meet ing, in two weeks, d tentative plan of financing. Luke Stevens and At [ torney Harry Ginsberg were named to bring an estimate to the commit ! tee of the cost of the property and
 rest oration of the home.
 It was the opinion of the major ity of the committee that the Elihu ! Burritt home be restored to It's for mer glory and every member pres ] ent reported that the idea was being entertained with favor throughout the city. The permanent committee
 selected will meet again within two
 weeks at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Robert C. Vance was elect-
 cd chairman to serve until the com mittee meets next time.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24

ing. Their chief protagonists, the vets. have never entertained hope that a favorable report could be obtained on them. The drys. on the other hand, have been confident from the beginning that the admin istration bill, which they have sup ported, would be recommended by the committee.
 This measure embodles proposals advanced by the governments chief enforcement official. Assistant Sec retary Andrews of the treasury, tho first witness called by the vets and one of the last called by the drys, He began his testimony in favor of this bill yesterday, and was still on the stand when the intermission was taken until today.
 The opinion drawn from him dur 1 ing his testimony as witness for the vets, that government manufac- ture and sale of n-intoxicating beer for home consumption might aid enforcement did not figure in his appearance yesterday, Demands for his removal from office have been considered by dry leaders. but they gave no sign that they were waiting, as had been indicated. for an ex- planation of his position. He gave no sign that he intended to volunteer any further comment on the subject Ho has already made 1t plain thai he held himself responsible in sucf matters only to President Coolidge and Secretary Mellon, and they have found no fault with his views,
 A number of witnesses wer. threatened with disappointment be cause of the committees plan to enc the hearing today. The time llmi had dwindled to three hours and 2' minutes when yesterdays single ses sion was adjourned, and the waitinl list had little chance to be heard with each side prepared 10 consum one hour in presenting it's concludinI argument-by Wayne B. Wheele the Ant-Saloon leagues genera counsel, for the drys any by Julie Goldman of Boston, for the Vets.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
AUTOS IN COLLISION

Nobody was injured in a collision between two automobiles driven. by John Rachunas of IS Henry street and Eugene Bleau of 288 Monroe street at the corner of Park and Stanley streets at 6:45 o'clock this morning, Officer David Doty report cd. He charged Rachunas with reck4 less driving and the case will be heard in police court Monday morn- ing. Rachunas was driving north on Stanley street and Bleau was driving east on Park street when the coll- sion occurred. Bleau's car had passed the center of the intersecton when struck, the officer reported The cars were slightly damaged Bleau's car was moved fifteen feet by the impact.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
N|GHTHAWK NEST
 OWNERS CONVICTED
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him a short time ago 1t was about time the police put stop to boot logging. Wornlck testified he lives at si Church street and never sold H. quor on Summer street or any place else, Last night, he and sev- eral friends were having party at Mrs. WollmanF apartment in honor of his contemplated depar- ture from the city Monday. He said he has never spent q night in the Summer street apartment. al- though several times during his testimony he referred to my place." He said he sometimes helps Mrs. Wollman with the rent and ho plans to have her sell tickets for him in an athletic show in Northampton. Mass, if her aunt will permit her to go.
 He said nothing wrong takes place in the apartment. Mrs. Wollman washes his shirts and cooks for him.
 he said
 Accuses Prosecutor of Lying
 Its free and easy for you, isn't it." the prosecuting attorney said.
 ''No it is not and nobody can say
 they ever saw me. Mir. Woods. you are deliberately lyink when you say that" Wornick shouted.
 Wornlck further said Officer Ora
 beck sent word to have any liquor
 that was in the place cleaned out as
 the police were going to knock it off,' and the reply Wornick sent
 back was that the police could come in without knocking as there wal
 no liquor sold there.
 Prosecuting Attorney Woods sait
 Wornick should go to jail. kosyt; is runner for Wornick and Mrs Wollman, he claimed. He said Wor l nick and Mrs. Wollman should b 1 found guilty on reputation and sell 1 ing liquor and Kosyta for havin 1 liquor with intent 10 sell. | Attorney McDonough said not on bit Of evidence had been produce to show that liquor was sold in tn apartment. Friends Of Wornicl have visited the apartment and beel treated 10 liquor, but that is not ; violation Of the liqnor law, he in sisted.
 He said thn apartment is probabl a noisy place, but on the evldenc submitted the state would not hay chance for a conviction but 10 Warnick's reputation. Attorney Nc Donough said. Prosecuting Attorne Woods characterized the place q "one of the worst dives we have { 1 contend with,' and said failure { | convict inc accused trio would be ! miscarriage of justice.
 ! Judge .A'ling said he is satistic | as f 0 the reputation Of the place an l that Warnick and Mrs, WollmH l are its keepers. He fined Wornic 1 $2O0 and sentenced him to 30 day
 in jail. and fined Mrs. Wollmau slj ; and sentenced her to 90 days in la
 on reputation. The jail sentenrt
 were suspended with the provisio II that they will be enforced if col
 dtions at the apartment result
 further attention by the police 1 Judge filling said he would gi'
 Eosyta the benefit Of the doubt an |. discharged him.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
ECONOMY co. OUTING

The Economy Grocery Co, will act as hosts 10 a large group of em- ployes and their families in their new warehouse at Park and Oak land avenues. East Hartford tomor- row. Entertainment will be pro- vided in the form of a motion pie ture show followed by luncheon.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
Teachers Appointments
 To Be Made on May Ii

The appointment of teachers for the next year, matter that is to be brought up at the meeting of the school board on May 14, is being discussed jointly by the teachers and finance sub committees of the board, and recommendation of op- pointments will be brought in by She committees and acted upon by the board at the meeting.
 Another matter to be brought up at the meeting is the election of a secretary to succeed Edward M, Pratt, who, at the close Of his term this month, decided not 10 be q candidate for reelection. The posi- ton vii! be given to one Of the re- publican members of the board.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
Wall Street Briefs

Larger sales of structural steel are reported for the first quarter this year than in the corresponding period Of 1925, the total of 57S,o0O tons comparing with bGl,Oo0 tons. March shipments were 247.0bo tons, against 192,l50 in February. and for the three months 649,G5o tons, against bSh,000 n year ago, Surplus of the Western Maryland for the first quarter rose to sI4S,SSo after charges from sS06,342 in the same quarter last year Gross revenues were s5,J33,12S, against sLSo2,1S0.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
Six Killed, 60 Wounded
 In Calcutta RiOting

Calcutta. British India, April 24 t.P--It has been ascertaincd that six persons were killed and 60 injured in the street fighting yesterday be- tween Hindus and Moslems.
 The commissioner of police says the recent trouble between the fac tions has not been due to organized rioting but was the outgrowth Of in- dividual acts Of violence by disorder ly clements anxious to extend the period of unrest as much as possible for their own purpose.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
MOIIn HAIL N-IOIATORS

Washington. April 24 tP'-A hill to mako jail sentences of six months to five years mandatory for violat- OTIS of the prohibition law was in- troduced today by Representative Johnson. democrat. Texas. Fines also would he levied.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
SMITH WANTS RAISE

Boston, April 24 Pl-Jack Smith, ontilelder bought by the Boston Braves, was scheduled to join the team today but, according to in formation here, is still in Chicago with demand for q sS,00o salary increase, a two year contract. and q big slice Of his purchase price as a necessary requisite to going to work.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
Mrs. Mabel Williams

Funeral services for Mrs. Mabel Williams of Franklin SQuarc will be hcrd this afternoon at @;S0 o'clock at A. NJ. E. Zion church. Rev. l., E. Walters of New London, former pastor of inc church, and Rev. James A. Wright of Hartford will oniciatc. lntcrment will be in Fair view cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
Funerals
Mrs. Charles Anderson

Funeral services for Mrs. Char iotte Anderson. mother of Charles Anderson of S1 Dwight street, who lied yesterday morning at her home in Shelton, will be held ct Film Swedish Baptist church at 2;50 o'clock Monday afternoon. Rev. Alex Peterson, pastor, will ofliciatc. Burial will be in FairvicW cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
326, ,596 Members Gained
 By Fascists Since 1925

Rome, April 4 LP -- Since April 1925 the Fascist party has gained S26,596 members, the total member
 ship now being 750.000. Signor Tu-
 rati, the new secretary general of the party, gave these figures at meet ing of the party directorate. presided over by Premier Mussolini.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
Robert C. Clark son

Funeral services for Robert C. Ciarkson. 14 months old son Of Mir. and Mrs. Charles II. Garrison of 31 Bradley street. will be held this afternoon at o'clock at the fam fly home. Rev. Theodore \. Greene, pastor of First Congregational church, will offlciatc. lnterment will he in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
Patrick kcOGh

Funeral services for Patrick Kcogh Of 109 North street, who died early yesterday after a long illness will be held at St. Mary's church Monday morning at . o'clock. Burial will be in st. Mary's ceme- tCry.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
OIL SHARES RISE
 DURING TRADING
General Tendency Of Today's
 Market Is Upward

New York, April si-strong up- ward tendencies were maintained in the stock market at todays opening in the face Of scattered realizing sales. oil shares continued 10 move forward In response 10 the an nouncement Of American participa- ton in the Mosul development, while General Motors led rise in the automobile issues based on the prospect of satisfactory first quarter earnings.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
NOTED PAINTER DIES

Edinburgh. Scotland, April 24 P' Edwin Alexander, who was widely known as a painter of birds. animals and flowers. died at hls home here today in his fifty sixth year.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24

Newest grand opera star Is only 20. No doubt due 10 bad environ ment.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24

Boston - Exchanges, SS.ooo.o balances, 30.o0o.0oo.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
Public Utilities Stocks.
TREASURY STATEMEN

Yesterday's balance .., S370,Sl 2lH Today's balance ...... sS62,9S, IS
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
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New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
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Imperial Valley press., 1926-11-22
WEEKEND TAKES
HEAVIEST TOLL
OF HUMAN LIVES
-, nitcd Press Leased Nirc

SAN FRANCISCO. Noy. -.
fraEcdy', toll WAS pad with :.
live, in Pacific coast states over the
past week end. It is the heaviest
toll of the year.
In one accident alone, the cxplos.
isn of Il BOILER on-a'n steam rug in
Washington waters nine lives were
lost.
In a Los Angeles apartment hous
fire three pen SONS were killed.
AuomohII" mishaps claimed nine
lives. Four persons committed SUI
eide.
Oregon. OF the three coast states.
alone passed the Weekend without
fatalities. All except - occurred IN
california.
Seventy persons were reported in
iurcd, a number Of them probably
fatally.
The death toll in California as re,
ported To the United Press:
California:
Los Angeles Edison G Baintcl
killed in airplanc crash; Mrs. Han.
nah Marricn. "a, suicide by shooting
Helen Brown. 30, address unknown
automobile accident Charles Fox,
80, automdbilc accident. llilerro
Para, automobile. i. +. Taylor. died
from injuries received in Il holdup
Henry j. 5rcitrnscid. 81. suicide
by shooting. Mr. aud Mrs, ".
Rockwell, New York City, and Mrs.
Elizabeth Ntagg, 60, NIllcd in apart
mcnt house fire.
san Pedro Victor !. Spaulding.
L. :. Hospital ship, Relief, drowned
Long Bcach-Jamcs Mallon, l.,
Bcllcflowrr, automobile.
John Walker, u, automobile.
Van NuyS Joseph Solko, Ventura,
automobile.
Coalinga William IL Walsh, 32,
drowned.
Fresno -CcrvantcZ, murdered.
Davi>-rnidcntificd man, hit.run
victim.
Oakland Mrs. Edward Stcutcn-
burgh, -, hit by truck.
Mill Valley r. l.. Fishman, san
Francisco, suicide by poison,
San Francisco. - Mrs. Bernire
Claire King, Young widow, killed
by George ". Barnett; Barnett near
death following attempted suicide.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-11-22
DISTRICT AND
LAND COMPANY
SETTLE DISPUTE

Earl {. Pound, NJ. j. DOwd, Mark
Rose and +. ii. McIvcr of the Ir-
rigation District, returned Satur-
day evening from san Francisco,
where they attended 4 conference
on rights of way with b. \. Nc
Callistcr, head of the Southern Ia,
cific Land Company, Guv Shoupc,
attorney for the land company. and
Samuel Andrews of Cotton, the land
company 5 appraiscr The confer
cncc was 4 continuation of one held
some months ago when il was i'm
possible for Andrews to be present
and McCallistcr would not act in
the absence of Andrews.
The matter to be adiudicatcd was
Il claim of $1,000 which the South
crn Pacific company held against
the district rs Il result of c0nStruc-
tion of two drains and Il waste ca
nal near the Salton Sea, as Il means
of protecting the company 5 land
against washout From cloudbursts
or heavy rains.
After iong conference in which
the matter was gone into fully the
company granted the district the
rights of way prayed for, and dis
missed the claim of 81 900 for dam
ages held against the district. 1t
was also agreed by the :. l.. Land
company to permit the district to
arrange for bitches | and = TO pcr
nit of the development of land west
of Wcstmorland, and includes in the
agreement over 100 miles of land
The conference resulted in an ami
cable understanding between tho
Land COMPANY and the Irrigation
District whereby there will be nc
further damages sought by the com
pany as n protection from wate,
washouts, and the rights of way
are granted without cost TO the dis
trict.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-11-22
SICK FUNDS FOR
PROTECTION OF
STATES FORESTS
Hy United Press Leased Wire

Los ANGELES, Nov. -. - Rep.
rcscntativcs of the Los Angeles
chamber of commerce and the Com
Scrvation Association of Southern
California will meet Tuesday at a
Joint luncheon to launch Il campaign
to- obtain federal appropriation of
yl,Ooo,o0O to protect California for
csts from the fire menace.
The federal appropriation, it is
planned, will be combined with n
fund of 100000 which the next
state legislature will be asked to
provide. The joint funds are to
be used in a five year program to
put southern California s forests
beyond danger of forest fires.
Arthur $. BENT, president of the
chamber of commerce. told the con.
ferces that the southland was in
danger of water shortage and con-
scquent loss TO crops as a result Of
destructive forest fires which are
destroying water sheds and lowering
the available water level
Imperial Valley press., 1926-11-22
lew YORK BANKERS BUY MILWAUKEE, ROAD
Jury Selected To Try FaN-Doheny Conspiracy Case
Car Seizure Is
Declared Legal
Uy lnitcd Pres. Leased Wire

WAStll NGWON, Nov. - Com
ii,cat ION undcr the Kansas law Of
an autonobic used illegally in liq-
uor .raffic, Wiihoul the consent of
H. owner is constitutional, the
United States soprclnc court ruled
today.
TIar decision was qivcn IN IN ap-
peal by Mrs. Stella Van Ostcr, Gar
den city, Kansas, challenging the
constitutionalitv Of the kareos Inv
under which her automobile had
been seized ana sold as IA common
uaisancc.
The ear wa, seized when II garage
mHm uS,ng it was arrested. The man,
tfEdr Brown, WAS acquitted Of the
iiYuur charge brought against him,
bat the Kansas supreme court up
hrid the seizure and sale. Evidence
Wa, used tn show that Il bottle of
liquor thrown from the car was in.
toNicatinG.
Mrs. Van O>tcr also charged the
law was invalid because il did not
provide for trial hv jury.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-11-22
GIRL CHALLENGES
SMOKING EDICT
MADE 81 FATHER
Hy United pr">S Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22 Miss
Betty Won KIcmSmid, daughter of
RufHs p. Won KlcinSmid, president
of the University of Southern Cal
ifornia, today joined the army of
goods who resent her fathers ban
on smoking among university wo-
men.
= Women have Il right to smoke if
they want to, -, said the president 5
daughter. 1t $ Il personal matter.
DR.. Non klcinSmid in Il recent
declaration. placed the official Ia.
boo on coed smoking, and the stud
ent self government association vot-
cd 10 cooperate lay refusing regis
traticn to university women who
use cigarettes.
There will be no smoking in
sorority houses or women 5 dormi,
tories. : asserted the president.
Miss Betty doesn't approve of
her fathers cdict, although she
thinks woman should not smoke
in public "A girls room is the
rr""rr place for her aSh-traY, - She
said.
Most sorority GIRLS NJ t. s. G.
look with diStavor ON the president 5
declaration.
IL - man has u right 10 smoke
woman has the same privilege,
said Carol Iloulgatc. voicinG the
general sentiment.
The male students are said to
have promoted the action, aud are
sad to hc enioying the new rule.
" smoking lowers the standards
md ideals Of our cocdS,' said Lc-
land Tallman, president of 'hr
student body.
Dave Bryant, president Of The
sophomore class, declared he woull
not ''go wi'h Girl who smokes.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-11-22
QUEEN PREPARES
TO DEPART FROM
UNITED STATES
BY JOHN MONTGOMERY
(t. =. staff Correspondent

TUNEDO, y. T., Nov. 22.--Quccn
Marie will enjoy the next to last
lav of her American visit today, IN
excursion marked 10y considerable
pleasure and q great deal of an
guish.
When the royal party hocrdS the
liner Errcngar,a tomorrow night, it
will hc with mixed feelings of joy
and sorrow over the ;"ur Of this
country. For large part hcr
trip l.erc has been unprotitable from
u state rs we'll rs sentimental
point of view.
She has been ,nIormcd b. her GOV
crnmcnt that the Houmauiau press
treatment Of her American visit,
particularly since the >puahhics
among her party began ON the west
coast and for Il timc threatened to
disrupt the journey. Her early re-
turn is therefore considered most
wise and is said to have tEr tulI
support of Bucharest officials.
Queen Marie never expected such
sentimental greeting as WAS given
Ter, bat on the other hand, never
expected such u rcactionary oftic-
ial greeting, She had hoped to be
received cordially by WaShinGto0
officials aS the ruler of the most
important nation in the Balkans and
moderately Wcil received by the
government In fact, she was re
,rivcd by frmlicd popularc but
Z frigid government and through
out her entire visit she WAS unable
TO reconcile the two welcomes.
Tonight the royal party will diuH
j formally 1T the home Of Charles +.
Mitchell, president Of the National
CAY Bank, sitting ahead of guests,
amy Two of whom could pHV Hou'
mania 5 present war debt. In other
words. Queen Marie will dine with
the biggest millionaircS of the
country in one of the last American
, social functions. She will lunch
with Mrs, William Is. Leeds and
aftcrWard visit the tomb of Thro.
dorc Roosevelt at Oyster Bay.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-11-22
Doubt Legality of
Gin Bottle Sales
by United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Aov. % Whcth-
rr it is legal to sell gin bottles. cvrn
though they are empty, WAS to be
decided in federal court here today
when w. j. Latchford, head of the
I.atchford Glass Works, and IT as
SociatcS, face triad on charges OF
conspiracy.
The government claims Latchford
and the other defendants violated
liquor laws by selling gin bottles.
l.atchford and his associates contend
they were within their legal rights
by manufacturing and selling glass
objects and that it WAS none of
their concern what the containers
were used for
Imperial Valley press., 1926-11-22
COURT GRANTS
INJUNCTION IN
AUTO SEIZURE
Hy United Press Leased Wire

Los ANGELES, Nov. 22-.ln in
junction restraining the 6. :. Eon-
aldSon investment Co. from Seizing
IN automobile purchased by Gus
Henry on an asserted usuriOus con
tract was issued here today by
Judge Walter IIanhy. The decision
L. expected to have Il statewide eff
feet on automobile finance con
tracts.
Henry, it was alleged, owed 1926
on his automobile and applied to
rc-financc it. The finance com
Jany gave him 500 cash and paid
of the 1926 owing on the machine.
A note was then executed against
Henry 1T an interest rate of l. per
cont, which provided for Il series OF
Payments which included bonus
or carrying charge of S63.5u, It was
alleged
Hcnry'S attorneys. in securing
the restraining order. contcndcd
that the finance company violated
he made to have the entire contract
uullificd on the basis of a recent
supreme court decision that a usur-
q has no relief in law or equity
Cn an usurious contract.
Attorney Wood. representing Hen.
ny, declared that automobile deal
CTS, after executing contracts with
their customers, usually sell them to
finance companies and that the
original contracts are different
than the instruments sold to the
finance companies.
Ii the courts sustain this CON
tcntion, he said, automobile fl
nance companies will be forced out
cf business as they can t operate
on the legal | per cent II month al
lowed by law.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-11-22
JAP PRINCE AT OXFOPD
EATS WITH CLASSMATES

OXFORD, Nov. 22.--princc Chi
bibu, second in line to the JapancSc
throne, has 9rrivcd to begin his c9.
reer in m EngliSh university. He
p" oce"Hvi"" Il suitr of four rooms.
One of these rooms was in the
Prince of Wales suite when he at
tended Oxford
Tho Prince S baggage when II ar
rived staggered the domestic force
OF porters, for it has hcon many
Years since anvonc has brought s.
great an amount for his personal
use.