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New Britain herald., 1926-05-17
TALLER SHAFT FOR
 WAR MEMORIAL
Change Suggested for Tribute to
 Heroes Of 1898

A plan providing a S0-foot shaft for the proposed Spanish-American war memorial has been substituted for the original plan with it's 25- foot tower, and its acceptance will be urged upon the board of finance and taxation tonight when the coun- ell committee comes before the board to obtain an appropriation of approximately $l6,500.
 The amended plan will cost s1,5O0 more than the original. A higher shaft was suggested by A. M. Paon- essa near the close of his admini- stration as mayor and was approved by Chairman Edward F. Hail of the board of finance and taxation after it was found state refund on insurance stock taxes was to be greater than the amount estimated.
 Alderman William H. Judd is chairman fo the memorial commit tee. Representatives of A. c. Ham mond camp, |. & w. V. will attend tonights meeting. That post has approved the memorial plan, which Is a replica of Morro castle in Ha- vana harbor. The monument will be placed at the South Main street entrance to Willow Brook park.
 If the board of finance and taxa ton votes the appropriation tonight, the council will be asked to pass vote Wednesday at the June meeting.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-17

CTS and on other edifices tolled as the service began in the churcA, With the arrival of the body at the church the priests and altar bows who took part in the mass marched from the vestry to fhe altar and were in their places as the casket was moved up the aisle to a resting place.
 The honorary pail bearers were Dr, Robert J. Lynch, Dr. NJ. J. Law Tor, Dr. J. Murray Johnson, George T. Mccarthy Jr.. Charles s. Can field. J. T. Reynolds, H. c. Steven son. A. J. Nprthey. Carl F. siemon and F. D. Anderson. The cas!,et was Of bronze.
 The church services was over shortly after the noon hour. The casket was replaced in the hearse. the procession formed on the avenue and 1t then moved to St. Michaers cemetery.
 Traffic in the city streets over which the column passed was closed Tor nearly half an hour. The inter meth was in the grave which had been prepared in the family plot,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-17
Deaths
Alexander Shilinga

Alexander Shilinga, 50 years old, of l7 Oak street, died in Johns Hop kins hospital, Baltimore, Md, Sat urday, He left for the hospital early last week 10 undergo an operation for the removal of brain tumor.
 Fraternally he was connected with the Wytato Lithuanian society. the United Lithuanian society and the Mutual Aid of Landers, Frary X Clark company Surviving him are his wife, three daughters, Anna, Pearl and Mary; four sons, John, Joseph, Alexander. Jr., and Peter, and a brother, William Shillinga, all of this city.
 The funeral will be held Wednes- day morning at 9 o'clock at St An drew's church. Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-17
City Items

A son, Robert Merle, was born Saturday to Mir. and Mrs. J. o. Jones of 101 South Burritt street.
 William J. Fowler. formerly of the Elmer Auto Co.,, has joined the sales staff of the Automotive Sales Service Co.
 Harry sherman of the Star Clean ing Co.,, reported to the police de- partment today that & ladies' tan coat was stolen from an auto parked in front of 293 Main street Saturday.
 Louis Anselmo of 20 South street reported 10 the police today that tools left on a job at Burritt street near Myrtle were stolen Saturday noon.
 The school accommodation com- mittee will meet at the school de- partment office tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. The same committee which has functioned during the past year will again be In session. having been elected at the school board meeting Friday.
 The United Parents and Teachers association will meet tomorrow eve- ming at o'clock at the school super intendent's office.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-17
STAND IN MUTE TRIBUTE
 AT KING FUNERAL
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Bells Toll Kings Age.

l As Monsignor McGivney approach
 cd the high altar to begin celebra- tion of the mass the bells in the tower of the church tolled 51, the humber of years of the life of the man whose body was in the Casket before tho altar. While mass was | being celebrated, the nuns in the [ parochial school of St. Charles par ish, in the presence of about thou sand children who knelt, recited the rosary and the litany of the dead for the soul of Mir. King.
 At the home of MT. King when the body was taken out to be carried to the church, the throng was solid ly massed just outside the door. | The last delegations to pass by the open casket were those representing various district republican organiza- tions, mempers Of the Women's clubs whose cause had been advocated by Mir. King, and fraternal and other societies of which Mir. King had been member The casket was then closed and the throng outside waited in silence.
 Within, Mrs. King the widow, had come downstairs with her brother. George Moldcn. followed by her sis tcrs. Katherine and Lillian Molden. They took their farewells alone, Mrs. King bearing up bravely, Leaving the music room in which the body had lain in state since Saturday they were escorted to their car by guard of honor of Bridgeport lodge number 36 E, r. O. F. The casket was then closed and upon it placed a blanket of roses and lilies of the valley. tribute from the republican town committee of Bridgeport. On white satin ribbon were the words Our Chief"
 After the casket had been placed in the hearse. the delegations most Of them in cars, took their places behind and the cortege moved 10 the church. It was headed by detail of motorcycle officers and fol- lowed by uniformed fircmen headed by members of the board of fire commissioners, Chief Daniel F.. Johnson and Assistant Chiefs A. S. Mcllor and Thomas F. Burnes. Members of the board of aldermen followed with city officials, city hall having been closed during the services. Mayor F. William Behrens and members of his official family had already entered the church.
 Those Among Mourncrs.
 The delegations on reaching the church formed lines on either side through which the chief mourners passed. They had been proceeded by the ushers. Chief Justice George W. Wheeler, who had walked from his house a short distance away enter ed the church alone. Among others who were in the group of mourners and seated by the ushers were:
 Judge Martin T, Manton and Mrs. Manton, Judge Vernon w. Van Fleet, chairman Of the federal trade commission, |. s. Senator George H. Moss of New Hampshire, Percy A, Rockefeller, who came here yester- oday: Mir. and Mrs. R. J. Cuddihy former Lieut.. Governor c. B. Wilson. Col. l. M. Ullman, Postmaster Ar thur T. Connor, Secretary of State Francis A. Pallotti. Judge F. w. Hux ford of Stamford. States Attorney William H. Comley and scores of others.
 Factory Suspends Work.
 As the funeral procession ap- preached the church, the children in Jefferson school nearby marched to the curb and at factory all work was suspended
 Bells of the city in church tow
New Britain herald., 1926-05-17

cents an hour at the Landers, Frary & Clark plant but 1t wasn't enough money and he wouldn't take the job. Some of you boys will go to work pretty soon and you won't be looking for a good job at 35 or 40 cents an hour either," commented the judge.
 Woman Fined for Contempt.
 Mrs. Anastasia Novack failed to show up in court a week ago last Saturday when she was notified by the police. Later she was subpoen- aed, and taken to the police station where she was required to put up 6 bond of S15 for her appearance in court. She put up the bond. but failed to appear. She was arrested and brought into court this morn ing where she told the judge she didn't feel well on the day the case in which she was interested came up and sent her husband in- stead, Neither the husband or wife showed up. She was fined s5 for contempt of court.
 Trio Discharged.
 The fact that a woman occupies a bed in another mans room and the man or two men are present, even though she Is clad in green boomers and other unconventional attire does not constitute crime under the statutes, ruled the judge. pe t d Parmalow of 59 East Main street, Alfred Bondon, who rooms at her home, and Emil Garon, who occu- pies room at the York hotel.
 Emil met the other two on the street. They said they were hungry. He invited them to his room and bought them food. Some one com plained to the police. Detective Ser geant William Ca McCue, Sergeant Patrick O'Nlara and Detective Thomas J. Feeney raided the room and arrested the trio. They found both men fully dressed but the wom- an on the bed in attire which shocked the hardened detectives and made Prosecuting Attorney Joseph G. Woods blush as he inquired at some length of the green bloomers reported by the policemen.
 No proof of wrong doing was evil dent Judge filling ruled that there was nothing unusual about a man having his coat and collar off in his own home, as did Emil. Neither did the court see any crime in the fact that the woman's apparel was not such as she would wear on the street. Her attorney, Harry ]. Gins berg, said his client might have been indiscreet but not immoral The court is not called upon to pass on the propriety or impropriety of the case" the judge ruled and d charge Of misconduct was dismissed.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-17
BORROWS MARKERS
 FOR HIS NEW CAR
Daniels Frank With Court and
 Is Fined S1O

Although he intended and, in fact did return the markers he borrow ed from friends car, Garland w. Daniels, known to his friends as Flash Daniels, was fined $2O and costs in police court this morning, ty Judge B. W. filling because of violation of the motor laws. Daniels. who Is 8 natty dresser, was perfect ly frank with the court, and spec tators who know the judges meth- ods were of the opinion that he sav- ed himself a heavier sentence by so doing. He had just purchased a car which had not been registered this year. On April 24 he went for a drive, going to Hartford and then 10 Plainville with markers he bor- rowed without permission from Clarence Brayne's car. In Plainville his car stalled. He returned the markers and left the car there. He was arrested by Sergeant Patrick O'Mara and charged with using an unregistered car. He was fined $10 on each count.
 Warner Berg, is years old, of Stafford avenue, Forestville, was out to a party and had 8 few drinks. Driving home he felt himself getting drunk and stopped his car, but not in time to keep him out of the clutches of the law. Detective Thomas J. Feency and Patrolman Gustave Hellberg placed him under arrest. He was sentenced to five days in jail.
 The charge Of reckless driving preferred against Arthur Bartinelli of 54 Wilcox street, arrested Sat urday night by Detective Thomas J. Feeney and Patrolman Gustave Hellberg following collision on the Hartford road, was continued until tomorrow.
 Frank B. Smith, negro of New Haven, was charged with operat- ing an automobile while intoxi- cated. He was arrested by Traffic Policeman Edward Riley and Pa trolman Joseph Nurry. His case was continued until next Monday.
 The charge against Adam Nizuil of operating without a license was nolled.
 Emil Bush was fined $5 for as- saulting Edward Kramer. The fra cas was over the pasturing of COW and is another in the series of a ncighborhood quarrel of long standing on City avenue.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-17
HUSBAND AND WIFE
 WILL TAKE PLEDGE
Promise Judge filling They Will
 Swear Of Drinking

George Jennings of 1G4 Green wood street and Georges wife. otherwise Mrs. Jennings. will not drink any more booze. At least this is what Judge B. W. filling says because the judge believes booze las gotten both of them into trou- ble.
 George was arrested yesterday by Patrolman Fred Wagner on a charge Of assaulting his wife He testified in police court that his wife gets drunk and stays out in the woods with other men sometimes for days at q time. He said this has been going on for 15 years. The wife made denial of the charges and ac- cused her husband of getting drunk and making trouble at home. The trouble including striking her on The head with q bottle. He in turn informed the court he has became an expert at dosging dinner plates and other pieces of china. Judge filling ordered both to see their pas tor, take a pledge to lay off the hooch and bring back to court a written certificate that they have taken the steps demanded.
 Floyd Gray of East street. who was arrested yesterday by Motor cycle Policeman William Hayes and Patrolman Delbert Nelloy for getting drunk and beating his father, told the could he would sign the pledge and stop drinking. He was given 9 suspended sentence Of 30 days in jail. placed on probation and told If he ever gets drunk again he will go 10 jail.
 Mike Brocko was arrested on charge of drunkenness and breach of the peace by Patrolman John Kennedy. Mike had trouble with his son and he chased the latter out of the house. When the policeman arrived Mike was in possession of d single barreled shot gun. No cvi- dence was offered 10 indicate that he intended to use the gun. He told ti,e court that his boy would not obey him and he chased him out. Without condOning the methods adopted by Mike for discipling his boy. Judge AllinG continued the fathers case on probation for month, but commented Pm glad to know there is one man in town who i thinks his boy should Jnind his i parents. If other parents thought i fheir children should mind them ! frz
 Use Rake As Weapon
 Judge filling expressed his opinion | of boys who would rather hang | around the streets than work. when ' he severely flayed FIorian Laskow- ski and his gang. Florian resides al 435 Burritt street and he was the complainant in the case of Frank Torc4ak, a Grove street merchant, charged with striking Florian on the head with @ garden rake and inhicting gash in the latter's scalp.
 The evidence showed that Florian and his gang were hanging around in the alleywav adjoining the Terc- zak store and were a source Of an. rN"ance to the merchant. If was b"7"ght ort that nrmher of times n [ ctive Thomas J Feeney and ether policemen have heen sent to this neighborhood to disperse gangs Of boys who were making a nuisance of themselves.
 One of the witnesses, a member of Florian's gang. informed the court that he was not working. He said he left his job at the Stanley Works because he wanted $5 or 40 cents an hour and they wouldn't give it to him. He had chance to earn 20 la
New Britain herald., 1926-05-17
Howard s. Carpenter

Howard S. Carpenter who, until Iabout two months ago, was a resi- dent of this city. died Saturday at the home of a brothef in New Hart ford. He was employed by the Connecticut Light X Power Co.,, during the time he resided in this city.
 Surviving him are daughter Doris Carpenter; a sister, Mrs. Far rands of Middletown, and his father and brother in New Hartford. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon o'clock. The pail bearers were Thomas Cunning of this city, Otto Surko Mir. Foreman, MT. Clark, MT. Murphy and MT. Farrands.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-17
Mrs. Anna Johnson

Mrs. Anna Johnson, 55 years old, wife Of K. H. Johnson of sir Church street, died al her home last night. She was a member of the Vega society and Nallyrian lodge. Besides her husband she is survived by two sons. Arthur H. Johnson and Edwin Johnson, and a daughter, Mrs. Esther Hurd. all Of New Brit ain.
 The funeral is expected 10 be held Wednesday afternoon with burial in Fairview cemetery. Definite ar engagements have not been made, Erickson x Carlson Go. is in charge.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-17
Sells Eggs for Bad
 Cheek: Now Seeks Buyer

A. G. Stone of the Cudahy Co. of Hartford reported to the police de- partment this afternoon that on Friday he delivered 12 cases of eggs in front of a store across the street from the Kilby house in Berlin. A man in front of the store gave him a check for s117 on the New Britain Trust Co. The check. signed George Davis &S Son, proved to be no good. Later he says the man who gave him the check took away the eggs in a car bearing Ohio markers.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-17
WILL INITIATE 125

Tine degree team of Rev. W. A.
 Marty branch. A. o. IT., has been se- lected to initiate a class of 125 can didates at Meriden next Sunday aft ernoon. A meeting of the branch will be held tomorrow evening at 7:SO o'clock at Judd's hall on Main street. and a drill of the degree team will follow.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-17
SEARCH CAR FOR BOOZE

Emil and Allen Norden of Plants vile reported today to Lieutenant Samuel Bamforth of the police de- partment that their car was followed last night by a sedan bearing mark CTS 45-443 and that somewhere in Berlin at 1:20 o'clock this morning they were stopped and searched for liquor. The car which followed and stopped them contained four men and three girls. The case was re- ferred 10 Constable Brown of Ber- lin
New Britain herald., 1926-05-17
Funerals
Mrs. Percy. $. RIker

Funeral services for Mrs. Percy s. Riker of Chestnut street were held this morning at the home of her mother, Mrs. Anna RiCkert of Kensington and at 9 o'clock at St. Peters church where a requiem mass was celebrated by Rev. Charles Coppens.
 The pail bearers were Joseph Lit kei, Eric Corbin, Frank Hahn, Ar mold Tanner and William Staubley. Interment was in St. Mary's ceme- tery,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-17
DOWNWARD TREND
 ON THE MARKET
New Low Records Are Made for
 Motors and Rubber

New York, May IT GPl - Stock prices continued to flow downward in today's dull trading. although movements in several groups were highly cratic. New low records for the year. were established by repre- sentative issues in the motor, rub Der, merchandising and motion pie ture sections although with a few exceptions, declines were limited to a point or two.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-17
Mrs. Ida W. Carlson

Funeral services for Mrs. Ida W. Carlson of 101 Shuttle Meadow ave nue were held this afternoon al 1:30 o'clock at the home and at ? o'clock at Erwin chapel Rev. Dr. Abel A. Ahlquist. pastor of the First Lutheran church, officiated, Inter- ment was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-17
OWEN CURRY STRICKEN
Former Member of "Eight Bells" Show Succumbs To Heart Attack In His 65th Year.

Owen Curry, 64 years old, for mer member of the famous Eight Bells show. which played in New Britain with great success years ago, and an employe of the City Coal and Wood company for about 20 years died at his home. 17s Wash ington street, this morning of heart trouble.
 He was a native of Norwich and spent all his life as resident of Norwich and New Britain. He is survived by his wife, a daughter. Miss Mary Curry and a son. Joseph Curry, a supernumerary policeman.
 Funeral arrangements in charge of NJ. J. Kenney company are in- complete.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-17
Irene pruchnick

Funeral services for Irene Pruch- nick. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Alex ander Pruchnick of 6S John street, were held at Sacred Heart church this morning at o'clock. Inter- ment was In Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-17
Wall Street Briefs

The report of the New York Gen. tral railroad for the first quarter of 1926 filed with the state public serv- ice commission, shows surplus of S9,9l9,640 after taxes and charges, equal 10 s2,58 a share on $383,25S,- 235 capial stock. This compares with SI,655,o or S2.02 a share on $377,- S42,7TO capital stock in the same period last year. Total income was s2l,5o9,251 against s1S,SS9,0S6 year ago.
 Preliminary figures Of April earn ings of the Chicago and Eastern Hi nois railway indicates gross of B. 067,SS3, the largest for that month in 10 years, which compares with S1,9oo,527 in April, 1925. The road reduced it's deficit to S53,2S4 in 1926 from $777,550 in 1924.
 Henry J, Fuller. president Of Rolls-Royco Of America, states that the first Rolls Royce cars in the United States for the first three months of 1926 were 43 per cent greater than in the corresponding period last year. April sales more than maintained the high average previously esta blished. The English Co.,, he said, was producing 30 cars q week, of which about 24 were be- ing sold In England.
 Pig iron sales in the New York market last week dropped to 7,500 tons from 10000 tons the week be- fore, Most bookings were small lots for prompt shipment. Pending in- quiry is light. Prices were unchang- ed at base Of S21 ton Buffalo and $21:50 to S22 Eastern Pennsylvania for number foundry grade.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-17

You might tell her age and live, but you had better not tell how much she weighs.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-17

New York Exchanges, 659,00o,- 00o: balances, 120,000,000.
 Boston - Exchanges, S0,000, ,000; balances. 39,000,o0o.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-17
TREAsIRY STATEMENT

Treasury balance ..... s305.722.94n
 Saturdays Balance. .... $S13.193,637
New Britain herald., 1926-05-17

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New Britain herald., 1926-05-17
Peck Objects to Maximum

Attorney Peck said the minimum sentence met with his approval but he objected to the maximum. He pointed out that the maximum d. lowed by the statutes is eight years and In view of the fact that Shean has already served practically two years. which should be taken into consideration. six years is actually the maximum that can be given. The states attorney recommends six years which Is too severe in view ot the service rendered to the state by Shean, his previous good record and his good record since being in jail Why pass the buck to the board Of parole?" he asked. He said the As sociated Press gave wide publicity to the Chapman case and Shean's con- nection with 1t and as a result the public has put pressure on some people interested in the case.
 Judge Marvin called attention to the fact that Shean was identified at the hospital by Officer Skelly as his murderer. True, 1t was the Identification of a dying man, but in the judges opinion, Shean proh- ably realized he was in a difficult position and therefore talked freely to the police. The judge said 1t Is probable that the public will say Shean is being let off easily. He sen fenced him to one to five years in states prison, dividing the sentence on request Of Mir. Alcorn.
 Immediately. Shean was led away