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New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
CRAbTREE CASE STILL ARGUED
Another Wife of Jack Is Subject
 Of Testimony

Boston, Dec. IA R}-A Boston wife of Jack Crabtree who bore him no children was the subject of tes- timony introduced In probate court here today by Special Administra tors of the estate of Lotta Crabtree, to disprove the kinship claimed by Mrs. Carlotta Cockburn of San Ga briel. Cal.
 4 certificate of the death of An nie Evelyn Crabtree, daughter Of Peter J. Harris. at Braintree on De- tober IS, 1918. was introduced. Wit nesses for Mrs. Cockburn had testi- fled that her mothers maiden name was Leopold.
 Deeds and other documents were introduced to substantiate the exist ence of this Annie F. Crabtree and nearly a dozen letters were read which had passed between Lotta. John A. and Annie Crabtree from 1902 to 1908. One addressed to Mrs. Annie F. Crabtree was signed with the initials J. A. c. and told of winning s17 at q Baltimore horse race.
 Two cousins of the famous act ress, each of whom received an an- nuity of 5000 under her will were witnesses today. Sarah Ann Crab tree. S9, of Birlenhead, England. said that John A. Crabtree was call ed Ashworth. Mrs. Annie $. Fret we'll of San Francisco said that she never heard of Lotta's brother be- ing married in San Francisco or Of his being the father of child. These two witnesses were among the only four individuals benef1ting by the will. The bulk of the $4,- 100000 estate, which Lotta Crab tree built by wise real estate invest ments from the nest, egg of her for tune gained on the stage was left in trust for educational and chari- table purposes.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
DEATH OF JAP EMPEROR
 MOMENTARILY EXPECTED
Reports From Tokyo Hint That Even Now Public Is Awaiting
 Announcement.

Tokyo, Dec. 14 R)-An announce ment of the death of Emperor Yoshihito is expected, although the entire country is praying. it is walt ing.
 The household department in a bulletin issued tonight said that the emperor's temperature, pulse and respiration were slightly lower. but did not indicate that his condition had improved. His temperature a few hours earlier was nearly 104.
 Prince Regent Hirohito and Re. gentess Nagaro decided to spend the night with the stricken monarch at Havana, instead of returning to Tokyo as planned. &
 Meanwhile, the staff of physicians tried to tighten the suffering of Yoshihito. whose weeks of illness of bronchitis developed into pneumonia SaturdayA
 When the Empress Haruko died outside Tokyo several years ago. her body was 'olSen quietly to the palace in Tokyo. whence her death was an- nounced.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
SchWab Has Close Call
 When Car Is Wrecked

Muncie, Ind, Dec. If tR - Charles NJ. Schwab steel magnate. escaped injuries this morning when the east bound Big Four passenger train which was carrying his pri- vate car was wrecked at the cross- ing of the Nickel Plate railroad In the heart of the city here. The chef on the Schwab car was slightly in jured.
 The passenger train engine was derailed and turned across the track when it struck a cut of empty cattle cars which were be- ing switched on the Nickel Plate line. A switchman of the Nickel Plate line sustained slight injuries.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
WOMEN MAGAZINE SELLERS
 THREATEN TO DEFY HART
Declare They Will Peddle "Pillar of Fire" Regardless of His In-
 hibitory Decree, ..

Two representatives of an organi- zation selling "1he Pillar of Fire" a publication which Chief w. C. Hart ordered withdrawn from sale in this city few weeks ago. called at po- ice headquarters today and asked for permission to canvass the city Tn the interests of the publication. Chief Hart told them he had not changed his stand, whereupon one of the women informed him they would defy his order and sell the paper.
 Sergeant J. J. King, who was at headquarters at the time, was in- structed by the chief 10 follow the women out and arrest them if they sold a paper. The sergeant instruct ed the policemen about Main street 10 act as ordered by the chief, but no arrests were made.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
Br0ckton Foundry Fails
 To Secure Injunction

Brockton, Mass, Dec. II tP}-A temporary injunction sought by the Old Colony Foundry company Of East Bridgewater to restrain strik- ing employees from interfering in the operation of the plant was re- fused here today by Judge David F. Dillon of the superior court.
 Judge Dillon held that the riot of last Friday might have been spontaneous and not prearranged. He said that he did not feel there was any danger to the petitioners but that he would hear the matter again on Friday.
 Assault and disturbance charges against six of the iron workers who are on strike were dismissed today for lack of evidence. Police con- tinue to guard the foundry although there has been no trouble since last Friday morning.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
VETS MAKE APPEAL
Eighty Eight Disabled Soldiers At Worcester Ask Legion to Aid Them in Returning to Their Homes.

Worcester, Mass, Dec. 14 IP}- lightweight disabled World war veterans at thee United States Veterans hospital in Rutland, most of whom are pcnniless, have appealed to Homer Wheaton post, Veterans Of Foreign wars for funds to enable them to pass the Christmas holiday at home with their loved ones. Although 1t is more than eight years since the armistice was signed these men have not yet received their adjusted compensation, and in most instances their relatives are unable to furnish the funds necessary to make the home trip.
 Dr. H. L. stickney. superintendent, says the men will be given permis- sion to go but that the institution has no funds with which to buy railroad tickets for them.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
Customers Enraged and
 R0ctlegger Is Killed

New York. Dec. 14 tp) - Louis tBaldy) Wallineer, said by police 10 have been hootleggsr, was Ehot to death today in his Brook lan home when two customers be- came enragnd at his refusal to sell them m orn whiskey. The assailants escaped.
 < According to Wallingcrs wife, the two men came to the house about 3 .. m. to make a purchase of her husband. They were not drunk at this time, she said They returned again about G30 and de- manded more liquor. When Wal finger refused to sell they insisted and upon his continued refusal. one or both of them fired. One bullet entered Wallinger's stomach and another his left temple.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
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Holyoke college, where she spen the weekend with her daughter Miss Florence Trumbull.
 At the Ionic club Saturday eve, ming a hash and pancake supper will be served at G o'clock. Danc- ing will follow, with music by the Majestic orchestra.
 David Smyth has purchased from Peter J. Zaccagnini a lot on the Standard tract.'
 24 Washington street to 27 Wash ngton street.
 Arthur Hallock has returned from the New Britain General hospital after spending six weeks there as a patient.
 Miss Florence A Warrenier has received word of the death last night of her sister Mrs. Katherine J. Scheuy of New rtain.
 The 1927 executive committee oi the Congregational church Woman's Federation will meet Thursday aft ernoon at the home of Mrs. Howard Smith on Pennington avenue.
 The interior of the town hall is being repainted.
 The Woman's club will meet to- morrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. F. T. Brastow on North Wash ington street.
 The Baptist church choir will meet for rehearsal tomorrow eve ming.
 Prior's store; Sale on rubbers.- adyt.
 Parlor stove for sale. Almost new. 9 Broad St., Tel. 4S-5.-Advt.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
CONNECTICUT MAN IS
 CAUGHT AT THE BORDER
Willinlantic Tourist Arrested With Liquor in Car = Rhode
 Islander Also Held,

St. Albans, Vt. Dec. 14 P) = George B. Latham of Willimantic, Conn.,, was under arrest today as the result of the discovery of a quantity of whiskey in his automo- bile.
 Customs border patrolmen stopped his automobile in Sunderland Hol- low last night, not far from the spot where Customs Inspector Webb was shot to death i'll Octo- Der and second officer wounded.
 The officer said that Lathams S first act was to surrender re- volver. They said also that he of fered to "settle," declaring he had 5000 on his person.
 St. Albans, Vt., Dec. II R -
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
FRENCH BOXER IS
 FATALLY INJURED
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 ropes on the west side of the ring his mouth agap, his hands down 1 Friedman looked at him in wonder. i ment, saw him with his hand. down and started after him again 1 Before the fight could be renewed 1 however Pegulihan had reeled , against the ropes in the southwest neutral corner. then collapsed.
 Hurried to Hospital
 pr. John Mclean. the physician who had examined Pegulihan be- fore the fight and found him in ex- cellent physical condition. entered the ring and applied restoratives. He was assisted by two other phy- scians, who had been in the audi- cnce. and after about 15 minutes ineffective work, the unfortunate pugilist was removed on a stretch CT by national guardsmen, and hurried to the hospital.
 Fricdman's Statement
 No unfair ring tactics were used in the fight" said Friedman today. following the court session. T do not fight that way" he con- tinued, and 1t was the concensus that he did fight fair fight in last nights go. The collapse of the French youth cannot clearly be &C., counted for. He just sagged out, and there was not a mark on his body to indicate that he had un- dergone severe punishment. The doctors who attended him explain cd possible brain concussion as being the result of blow early in the fight, landing possibly on the jaw and being reflected to the brain. The actual cause of death will most likely be determined by the coroner. Both Cipriano and Robert Eudellne, Pegulihan's man. ager insisted that Friedman had not struck the defeated pugilist as he stood with his arms hanging limp at his sides, and there was no blow on the head seemingly severe enough to cause a fracture of the skull.
 Didn't Fall on Head
 He did not fall on his head as he sank to the canvas.
 Pegulihan's body will be returned to France for burial, and there was a suggestion today that a purse will be sent back with 1t. an ap- preciatiof, of sportdom of the youths gameness in defeat.
 Manager Eudeline went to the office of the Western Union this morning to cable message to the boys father. Before he could pre- pare 1t, however. he became hys- terlcal and had to be taken from the office. A large crowd gathered near the office, sympathetic in It's understanding of the mans feelings.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
Old Bridgeport Banks
 Agree on Merger Plan

Bridgeport, Conn.,, Dec. t4 P1 The Bridgeport Savings Bank and the Peoples Savings Bank, two of the oldest savings banks in the city, agreed today informally at meet ing of their boards to trustees to unite. The bank will be known as the Bridgeport Peoples Savings Bank and will occupy the present banking house of the Bridgeport Savings Bank.
 Formal ratification will be taken by the trustees at meetings to be held December 2S.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
S12,000 SALARY BOOSTS
Council To Receive Petitions At Meeting Tomorrow Night-Would Slightly Increase Tax Rate.

Requests for salary increases and for a clothing allowance for mem- bers of the police department which are to be presented to the common council tomorrow night approximate s12,000, and if acted favorably upon will add approximately one-ninth of on an estimated grand list of s11o,- 100000.
 The police department asks nearly half this amount with the fire, pub lie works and health departments taking up the major portion of the balance. Requests will come from nearly every branch of the city gov ernment.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
Bogus Prince of Wales
 Tours Through Europe

Perpignan, France, Dec 14.-tP(- Just who the personable young man is who has been travelling about the Pyrenees as the Prince of Wales is a question puzzling the authorities.
 The pseudo prince went through Perpignan Sunday to the bows and smiles of all concerned, and later his arrival In Barcelona was herald ed. British sources. however. denied that he was the heir to the throne.
 Then, yesterday, the prince again appeared, en route to Paris and at "a dinner at the British en- hassy," which, it developed, the en- bassy knew nothing about.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
DIVIDEND VOTED
 ID STOCKHOLDERS
B. and M. Will Pay on First
 Preferred Stock

Boston, Dec IA P-Directors of the Boston and Maine Railroad to- day voted payment of accumulated dividends on the first preferred stock for the six months period ending December 31, 1925. At the same dividends on the prior preference stock and on the first preferred stock. The dividends are payable on Jan. l to stockholders of record on Dec. IT,
 Announcement of the boards ac- ton was made in the following state ment by Homer Loring, chairman of the board:
 At meeting of the directors of the Boston and Maine Railroad this morning the regular dividends on the prior preference stock and on the first preferred were declared to stockholders of record Dec. 1, pay able Jan. 1, 1927, the prior prefer ence stock having been issued Sept i, 1926, that dividend will be for four months, amounting to s2G3 a share.
 "The directors also declared to the holders of first preferred stock of the same date. payable Jan. i. the accumulated dividend for six months ending Dec. 31. 1925"
 Under the reorganization plan of the F. x NJ. holders of first pre- ferred stock waived their rights to certain dividends. the accumulated dividends declared today. however, did not come within the period for which the stockholders waived and the payment now is made possible, 1t was explained, under the reor- ganization plan.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
E. H. Hubbard Impressed By POliceman's Courtesy

E. Kent Hubbard of Niddletown. a member of the state board of finance, who wrote to Chief Hart of the police department last week. commenting Traffic Officer Edward B. Kiely for his courtesy, has am- plifed his letter by an explanation of the incident which prompted It.
 He stopped at the South church traffic post and inquired of Officer kiely a certain direction. He not only replied courteously but when I attempted to proceed I stalled my own engine and also blocked traffic" " Mir. Hubbard writes. Instead of being found fault with as Is often the custom. the officer was most po- lite and I could not help but appre- ciate his courtesy"
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14

John J. Dyer of Woonsocket, R. l.. has been arrested by border patrol men at Coventry when his car was found to contain 27s bottles of wine and the same number of bot ties of mixed cocktails. A report of the arrest was rec&ved at customs headquarters here today.
 Dyer's car was preceded by an alleged pilot machine. In 1t were Philip McKiernan of Providence and Mrs. Muriel Davidson. sister of Hilda Stone. long known as Queen of border rum runners" as pas sengers. No liquor was found in their machine although. the report said. MoKiernan offered ito pay" if the Dyer machine was allowed to proceed.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
Loomis Ready to Send
 Personal Tax Bills

Collector Bernadotte Loomis to ad- dress personal tax bills for 1927, due and payable in February. Registrars Thomas J. Smith and William j.. Ziegler have completed their can vass of the first wacd and have turned copy of their lists over to the collector to make possible preparation of a portion Of the list at once. A substantial increase in the number of persons liable to personal tax payment Is expected as result of the increase in popula- ton.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
Wife, Sued for Divorce,
 Has Husband Arrested

Rockville, Conn, Dec. IT H'l- Henry Floto sued his wife for divorce on the ground of desertion and the wife. by aid of private de- tectives brought criminal complaint against Floto and woman. both of whom waived a hearing in police court and took an appeal to super for court. Today, the special prose- cutor named by Dist. Attorney T. F. Noone entered a nolle when the case had been three minutes in court. The husbands divorce action is on next months docket of the Holland county superior court.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
All Work on Chaplin's
 Film Comedy Is Stopped

Hollywood, Calf, Dec. 14.-tPl-- All work at the Charlie Chaplin studio here was abandoned today following the orders of studio off, cials yesterday 10 strike the Big Top which has been used as the setting for the screen comedians picture, in the making, "The Cir cus.'
 Meanwhile Chaplin, who quit work in his comedy role following his recent break with his wife, tAe former Lita Grey. remains in seclu- sion at nearby resort. His attor- ney announced that he still was resting from the strain of the past few weeks"
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
MARRIED IN BRISTOL

Return certificates on two mar riages performed in Bristol last month were filed for record at the office of the town clerk today, as follows: Richard Leo Carmody of 365 High street, and Miss Mabel Margaret Iinnehan of 24 North street, Bristol, married in that city November 24, by Rev. Oliver T. Magnell; Joseph Peter RydeIl of 90 LaSalle street, and Miss Jessie K. Kaczpensl,i of Jerome street, Bris tol, married by Rev. George Bart lewski, November 3.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
Qt AXES IN JAVA

'atavla, Java, Dec. 14 CT - 4 number of native dwellings were de- Stroyed and seventeen homes of Europeans at Pronpocl were dam aged when nineteen tnmblors last night shook the n"iEhborhood Of Tegel, on the northern coast Of Java. Only one person Is reported to have been injured.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
Baraca and Philathea
 Founder Dies Suddenly

Syracuse, N. Y, Dec. IA P}-Mar- shall A. Hudson, TG, founder of the world wide Baraca and Philathea movement, died suddenly last night after heart attack.
 Mir. Hudson conceived the idea Of an international organization Of Christian young people in 1890 and organized the movement which was to spread throughout the world. He served as president ever since and was active in it's affairs up to the end,
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
Redman Says He Would
 Not Seek Election

Ellsworth, Maine, Dec. If U''- Fulton J. Redman, unsuccessful democratic nominee in the recent election for United States senator. will not be candidate again if Arthur F. Gould. the senator elect, ia refused his scat Charges that Mir. Gould paid brbe of sln0.000 to a New Brunswick premier q dozen years ago are being investigated by a senate committee.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
Anchor Brand Girls
 To Aid Needy Families

The Anchor Brand girls club held successful food sale at the factory labor bureau yesterday. a suhstan- iial sum being realized by those in charge of the events, This sale is held annually by the club and the proceeds are used to provide Christ mas baskets for the families of sick or unfortunate employees.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
Relations Cordial,
 Farm Banker Saws

Springfield, Mass, Dec. 14 (Pl-. President r., II, Thomson of the Fed cral Land bank Of Springfield. when asked today 10 comment on state mont credited 10 Carl g. Erooman. former assistant secretary of agri- culture, and head of the new Nation al Association of Federal Farm Loan i Borrowers, said that relations be- tween the Federal hank here and the Farm Loan associations Of the dis trict are entirely harmonious and cordial
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14

London, Dec 14.-GPD-The Prince of Wales has not left England, but is participating in a holiday family reunion, for which his youngest brother. Prince George, was due to arrive from the Far East today.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
ATTENTION No More Chapped Hands,
 Face or Lips.

No man, woman or child should suffer with chapped hands or face hen McQuade's Velvet Penetrating Cream will keep them smooth, soft and white.
 Get a jar of this wonderful cream from your druggist.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
West Hartford Autoist
 Held for WOman's Death

Hartford. Dec. IA R-Charged with criminal negligence and evad- ing responsibility Stuart T. Eaton of West Hartford was bound over to the March term of the superior criminal court under bonds of s5,. 5000 by Judge Day in the police court this afternoon. Mrs Bertha Sal monson, 39, of 90 Babcock street, was killed on Park street, last month when she was struck by Eaton's automobile.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
Senate Would Admit 5000 Wives and Minor Children

Washington. Dec 14. R-The sen- ate voted today to open the immi- grafton gates to 35.000 wives ana minor children of aliens admitted prior to July i, 1924. who have ap- piled for naturalization
New Britain herald., 1926-12-14
RQRDER ESCAPES
 AFTER SCUFFLE
Hopkins Held In S5,OOO Bond

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New Britain herald., 1926-12-14

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Seward daily gateway. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1923-1933, 1926-12-10

But the light grew DINNER and fin
ally it became impossible for him to
read at ALL There was no possible
help from outside. The mail boat
came, and with it a ray Of hope But
the heavy seas would not permit
landing, and it passed on, knowing
nothing of the tragedy alone against
the darkness. Five times Olsen watch
ed the mail boat come and go.
After few months it was all that
the old man could do to perform his
simple duties Thru the remaining
hours he could only sit and think of
the years ahead. Years that would
be just one long night. Years when
books would be but the skeletons of
one-time friends.
81 wonder that I didn't end it ALL"
he told the men that finally brought
him out. 1T would have been easy.
Easier than thinking.
"But a man never knows how
much he cares about living until he
thinks about dying. I had just bit
of hope that I would get out before
my eyes were gone. It wasn't much
but it kept me going until the spring
came, and with it the tender"
The tender brought Olsen to Seat
tie, where an eye specialist told him
that with proper care he would see
and read again
"After an escape like that fellow
would never again take chance On
cutting himself off from the rest o.
the world" remarked a bystander.
"But you haven't heard the rest o
Olsen's story" said the officer.
"The specialist treated his eyes ant
fixed him up with glasses. Then, a
soon as he was fit again, he left TO
his old post He wanted his sea am
his books, and he confded to me tina
he preferred to live alone.
ct can't stay here he said, 'Se
attle's too lonesome for me. I dom
like seeing people and not havin
them speak to me. I'm going ba
Seward daily gateway. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1923-1933, 1926-12-10
LIGHTHOUSE TENDER
Of CAPE SAR|CHEF
FACED BLINDNESS
SAM OLSEN WAITED FOR BLIND
NESS TO ENGULF HIM AT
LONELY POST

Alone in lighthouse, cut off from
his fellowmen on the one side by the
frozen wilderness of Alaska and on
the other by the treacherous waters
of the Bering sea, Sam Olsen, light
house tender of Cape Sarichef, fought
an heroic battle with blindness. His
story is told by Capt. c. l.. Higen,
of the lighthouse tender Heather.
now in Seattle harbor.
Olsen took the post at Sarichef af-
ter years of active service on the
sea. Age was creeping up on him and
the heavy work on board ship was
beginning to tell. But he loved the
sea. 1t was his life, the only one he
knew
When he was stationed at Sarichef
as lighthouse keeper he was well
content He was relieved Of heavy
duty and yet could still hear the roar
and see the swell of tn sea.
Keepers on Job Three Years
Lighthouse keepers in Alaska stay at
their posts for three years at
stretch After that time they are CIV
en- a one-year vacation on pay. The
tenders bring supplies to last several
months, and once a month the mail
boat passes.
Olsen was busy guarding his great
beacon light, regulating fog whistles
and doing the necessary cooking and
washing.
Thru the long evenings he read.
1t was a habit that grew. He read
the publishers catalogs regularly,
and sent for books tina. took his
fancy. Often it took a year to COM
plete his order. But slowly, from
few books, his library grew until it
Ii.Ied many shelves.
Winter, cruel and merciless in the
great northland, had closed in on the
lighthouse when Olsen, reading by