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New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
BASSETT'S WIFE
 SEEKS DIVORCE
Former Principal in Putnam
 Case Is Sued Iaday

New Haven. Oct. I LP-Richard Ellsworth Bassett, a clam digger of Madison who was selected by Mrs. Nina Wilcox Putnam, writer as her business manager at her winter home in Del Ray, Florida, two years ago, was sued for divorce by his wife, Gertrude Hall Bassett,. assist ant postmistress of Madison today.
 At the same time suit was entered by her against Mrs. Muriel Blan- chard Nelson for S25O00 alleged damages the charge being that of alienation of affections of her hus- band.
 Mrs, Bassett once entered suit against Mrs. Putnam charging alien ation of the affections of her hus- band but later this was withdrawn. Bassett had been engaged as the writer's business manager and chauffeur.
 He was later discharged and told to 20 home and settle his own do- mcstic affairs
 Mrs. Wilcox about that time was having trouble over her own divorce which had been voided in Rhode Is- land and was finally granted in Florida last April.
 Mrs. Bassett had legal papers served on her husband and Mrs | Nelson this week.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
SPEEDING TRAIN SAFER
 THAN AVERAGE HOUSE
So Declares Head of (. and o. Rail road In Talk On Hazards
 of Life

New York, Oct. P>-A person is
 in less danger in a railroad train , travelling Go miles an hour than he would be on the street or in his own home. according to W. J. Harahan,
 president Of the Chesapeake and
 Ohio Railway company.
 Mir. Harahan's statements were in "a letter to George Harvey, editor of the North American Review, in which he disputed statements con taincd in an article in that magazine entitled Murder on the Rails" He answered the article in the capacity of chairman Of the general commit tee on automatic train control for the Association of Railway Execu- tivcs.
 This increase In safety of the travelling public has been brought about largely by the voluntary action of the railroads themselves, for. 5n addition to thoir regard for human life, the greater the safety Of pas sengcrs and employees, the greater the efficiency in operation. which Is the measure of success in railroad he said.
 Tn the opinion Of most railroad officials he said. no system Of auto matic train control has yet been dn- to that state of perfection 10 warrant it's application on tho railroads on a scale necessary 10 equip the entire country.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
MOTHER 0F 12 CHILDREN
 FINED FOR DRUNKENNESS
Visits Friend. Has Two Drinks of Nhi>l<Cy and Three Glasses
 of Beer

This mornings session Of police court lasted only ten minutes. Judge B. w. filling Was on the bench and Prosecuting Attorney J. G. Woods presented the states cases.
 The mother of 12 children, four of whom are living. was fined s for drunkenness. Officer A. c. Walinczus arrested her about 5:30 last eve ming in the doorway of house at 45 Silver street. The woman said she had two drinks of beer at the home of a friend.
 Attorney M. A. Sexton entered plea of not guilty in the case of Bernett Bcrson. aged 4S, of PA Dwight street, charged with viola ton of the rules of the road, and on his request continuance until Sat urday morning was granted.
 The case of Eustachio Barrone of 21o Arch street, charged with technical breach of the peace was continued until Saturday morning in $l,ooo bonds on request of Attorney s. Gerard Casale. The case is still under investigation by Detective Sergeant McCuo, the complainant being the mother of 9-year- old girl.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
SENATOR EDWARDS
 ON DRY QUESTION
Says Republicans Have Dodga
 the Wet Issue

Washington. Oct (F -, The country is overly intoxicated with prohibition, because the republi- can leaders to whom 1t looked for sane leadership. have "Pussyfooted, staggered and fiuctuated" Senator Edwards, democrat, New Jersey, a wet leader, said in a statement here today, aimed specifically at President Coolidge and Senator Borah. republican, Idaho,
 Senator Borah was. accused of executing a stubborn about-face" on the method of deaIinga with the prohibition question, Senator Ed wards said. Mir. Borah's recent ut terance In the middle west to the effect that popular referendum Is the only solution of the prohibit ton problem is typical of the WaVering attitude of the republican party on the leading domestic political issue in the country"
 Referring to the president, Sen ator Edwards said that "the White House spokesman insists that pro- hibition is not an issue and has no place in the political arena" Mir. Edwards insisted that prohibition was more vital factor In politics today than it was when the eight eenth amendment was ratified.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
No Opposition Seen for
 Canadian Conservatives

Ottawa, Ont. Oct. [ Pl-Conserva- tive political observers express the opinion that there probably will be no opposition by their party to the reelection of any of the liberal ministers in the by-elections Novem- Der g. The elections are made nec- cssary by the formation of the Mackenzie King liberal government While no official announcement has been made. it is intimated that final decision will be left to the conscrva- tive legislators in the various con- stituenCies affected.
 The belief that liberal ministers will be returned without opposition. insofar as conservative headuuarters is concerned, is partly based upon an official statement issued recently from former Conservative Premier Meighen's office that the presence of Premier w. l.. Mackenzie King al the imperial conference in London will be facilitated as far as possible.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
Rhode Island Democrats
 Out for Modification

Providence, E. l., Oct. ' Pl- After condemning the republican party for its alleged hypocrisy in its "brozen campaign concerning what it calls prosperity in the coun- try" Rhode Island democrats, in their state convention here today, came out unequvocally for such modification of the Volstead act as will obtain for 1t the support of all right minded people"
 Other blanks in the platform pre- sented included: Establishment of the present state public utilities commission and creation of another commission directly responsible 10 the governor and equal participa- tion of women in public affairs and removal Of legal discrimination against them.
 The liquor plank Is as follows:
 "We demand such modification Of the Volstead act as will obtain for 1t the support of all right minded people and make it capable of en- forcement. The democratic party is utterly opposed to a return of the saloon. but it is also opposed 10 the present reign of lawlessness which is the legitimate outgrowth of the Folstead act. and which creates lis respect for all law"
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07

the use of furnaces impossible and homes taken over by the Salvation Army relief workers were without heating facilities.
 Freight service providing suffi- cient foed for present need was as surod. Unable to get into the city. trains stop two miles outside and transfer goods to roWhoats.
 Pedestrians were scarce. traffic being largely by boat. Even the mail man made his rounds with the aid Of oars. Countless automobiles were stranded. many without tops, which had been washed away in the strong current.
 The Beardstown Star, its news staff weary from working almost night and day on the flood story, practically gave up hope today. Edi- tor Shafer. gazing at four feet of water in his composing room, said he would attempt to save only his paper.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
GREEN SM0OTHS WAY
 IN CHURCH DISPUTE
Labor Leader Induces Convention to
 Ignore Action of Clergymen

Detroit Oct LP)-Following the recommendation of President Will liam Green, the American Fedora tion of Labor convention resumed the regular order of business soon after the opening of the morning session today without approving formal action upon the withdrawal by Detroit churches of their invita- tions to labor speakers.
 After two addresses from the floor deploring the action of the Detroit churchmen President Green recom- mended ending the discussion with out formal expression of the con- yention.
 Tt is the opinion of the chair that this unfortunate situation already has made greater demands upon our time than our business program can well afford" Mir. Green said. "The delegates are acquainted with the facts so far as known to the chair. We feel that our organiza- tion has not been injured by recep- tion of the convention here, and now earnestly recommend that the matter be considered closed"
 The convention assembled today with a recommendation to answer 'in a very emphatic fashion" the action of the churches and Y, M. C. A. as the special order of busi- ness.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
Plumbing Examination
 On Wednesday, Nov. 3

William R, Fem, Philip J. Tor may and Olaf A. Peterson, who have been designated as a plumbers ex- amining committee, met today and voted to hold an examination on the first Wednesday of next month, at which candidates for licenses will be quiz2ed.
 Fenn, who is member of the building commission, will be chair man of the examiners TOrmav is plumbing inspector, and Peterson Is deputy inspector.
 The committee was reviewing pa pers submitted in previous exam nations at the office of the inspec- tor yesterday, and happened across a What are the requisites for hot water heating system?" The reply given is: "Plenty of good hot water at the faucet. so If I come home greasy and dirty, I can wash myself"
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
ILLINOIS FLOODS HALT TRAINS TO
 BEARSTOWN; COLD ADDS TO DANGERS

Boardstown, III, Oct. P)-Train passenger service into Beardstown. flooded by broken levees along the Illinois river, was stopped today as the river stage reached the highest point on record, 25 feet, eight inches. Weather bureau officials had pre- dicted that the rise would stop at 25 feet two inches. One death from pneumonia, due to exposure, has been reported.
 Numbing cool weather was added to the difficulties of water covered streets and unheated homes, the first floors of which in many in- stances are flooded knee deep. The only warmth available was that con- ing from electric heaters.
 Tents, their thin walls poor bar rier 10 the cold. housed many of the residents driven from flooded one-story houses. The water which continued to rise today, had made
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
NOTICE

Meeting of the Board of Seloctmen and Town Clerk of the Town of Berlin will be held in the Town Clerks Office in the Town Hall Sat urday October g, 1926 from o'clock in the morning until o'clock in the afternoon and on October 18th, 1926 from A. NJ. until r. M. for the purpose of admitting to the Elector's $ Oath those whose names are found on the preliminary lists and are found qualified for admission.
 GEORGE B. CARTER,
 WILLIAM H. SCHROEDER,
 RAYMOND r. DYER,
 BOARD OF SELECTMEN.
 ARTHUR L. WOODRUFF,
 TOWN CLERK
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
Bishop Brewster of Maine
 Hurt in Auto A rcident

Bangor Me. Oct z (P, - The Right Rev. Benjamin F. Brewster of Portland, bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Maine, was suffering to- day from a slight fracture of the collarbone. the result of a motor ac- cident yesterday. An automobile in which he was a passenger. skidded and overturned on the state road tTo miles from Mattewameag
 Bishop Brewster received first aid at Mattewamkeag and was brought to hospital here, It was said he probably would be able to leave the hospital today and return to Portland.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
SPAULD|NG INSISTS ON FURTHER REVIEW
Wants Exam Papers Inspected
 by Insurance Board

S. '. spaulding. Stanley Works electrician who failed to receive a passing mark in last months electri- cal examination, and whose papers on review ordered by Mayor Weld again showed a mark lower than re- quired for passing. will appeal to the National Board of Fire Under writers for review or his case.
 This announcement waS made to- day by Councilman w. s, Warner of the third ward. who sponsored Spauding's appeal 10 Mayor Weld which resulted in a conference and review of the quiz papers.
 The electrician will request the examining committee to forward the papers without delay and unless this Is done Councilman Warner will ask permission to bring about the re- view. The test questions are taken from provisions made in the code book of the National Board Of Fire Underwriters. and Warner and Spaulding are convinced the an- swers given will meet the approval of that board.
 Spauldings first marking was 63 per cent, seven points below pass ing mark. A diagram of a five horse power motor. for which five points are allowed. was prepared by Spaulding showing a compensator of a type not generally used, but which some electrical authorities say is proper. The examiners have proyi- sionally granted five points on this drawing pending a study Of the com pensator. and if 1t is found to be of approved type. his mark will stand at ss. Aeview of other questions falls to convince them there is ground for further advancing the mark. they say.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

Al Court of Probate holden at New Britain within and for the Distrlct of Berlin. in inc County Of Hartford and state of Connecticut. on the 9th day of Ortohor A. IL. 1926.
 Present, Bernard F. Gaffney. Esq Judge
 On motion of The Hartford Connecticut Trust of Hartford, Conn, as executor of the last will and testament of William H. rorhln late of New Britain. within said district deceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months he allowed and limited for the creditor of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the oNecutnr and directs that public notice he given of thIs order by ad- Fertistng in newspaper published in said New Brtan and having a circulation In saId district and by posting copy there. of on public sign post in pald town of New Britain. nenrNst the place where the de0cased Inst dwnlt and return make.
 Certified from Record
 BERNARD r, GAFFSEY, Judge
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
Evangelistic Meetings
 Start at Bethany Church

A series of evangelistic meetings will be started in the Swedish Beth any church this evening by Rev Frank Mangs of Sweden. Rev. Mr. Mangs has just completed a similar series Of services in Providence, R. I. Swedish Congregational church. es in Hartford, Middlctown, Crom- we'll Bristol, and Naugatuck will unite with the New Britain church in these services which will be held every evening until October 13.
 A large choir especially drilled for the services will be conducted by Raymond Helsing, organist of the church. The male chorus also will sing.
 All services will be in Swedish.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07

misery that my nerves became shat tered. I suffered a great deal from headaches. l couldn't sleep at night and I would be so tired that house. work was drudgery. I tried remedy after remedy without success.
 At last, Tanlac came to the res cue. This wonderful tonic relieved my suffering and made me feel like my old self. I have gained g pounds. And, can eat anything without i'll effects"
 Tanlac helps build mp weak bodies. drive out causes of suffering and gives the body health. It is made from roots, harls and herbs, At your druggists.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
MRS. COLGAN SHOWERED

A shower was rendered Mrs. H. Thomas Colgan at the home of her sister, Mrs. Bertha Fletcher, 473 Park street extension, Tuesday eve ming by her aunt Mrs. A. Brandon, and Mrs. NJ. Breudoin of Plainville. Mrs. Colgan was the recipient of many gifts. Piana and vocal selec-1 tions were rendered and a lunch served.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
SETS SPEED RECORD

Salem. x. IT,, Oct ' tPt-Harry Hartz, automobile race driver. set a new unofficial record for the mile and quarter, when he made the distance in one minute. 36 3-t0 sec onds In test at the Rockingham speedway today. He was using a 9l cubic inch motor.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07

The famous wax works of Madame TEssaud at London have been purchased by a new company under the name of Madame Tus- saud's, Limited. and will be exhibit ed in the buildings replacing those nearly destroyed by fire last year.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07

the banquet hall The committee for the evening was Mrs Isabelle Ha7en, Mrs. Philip T.otz. Miss Vir- ginia Sugeuhoim and Miss Alice Me Corkle
 Max supenheim is in New York city for short visit with relatives.
 Members Of the f.afAnSo will meet at the home Of Mrs. Ralph Gamble this evening. The club will resume it's weekly meetings for the winter.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07

Two waterfalls on the Alberche river, Spain, are to be harncssed to produce power for irrigation, for q railroad and for manufacturing plants of Madrid,
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
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New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
Tanlac Rescues
 Hartford Woman,
Health and Strength Restored After Suffering from Indigestion, Dizziness And Nervousness. I,piDS q Pounds
,ainS Q Pounds

Life " it Il O u
 good health is { grim shadow. Fol year Mrs. Enlm; Yockell. Al Buck ingham s., Hart
 ford, Conn, suffer, ed terribly iron stomach troubles and other ailments
 Indigestion an, loss of appetit' caused such uDtOlL
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
LOOK,

LOOK HERE IS YOUR CHANGE. TO GET A GOOD USED CAR RTGARDI.Ess OF YEAR AT A BARGAIN. WE MUST MAKE ROOM FOR OUR
 WINTER STORAGE.
 YOUR CHOICE
 S35.00 Peerless 7-pass. Tour. l Dodge Touring.
 S1oo.oo Chevrolet Tour. l Dodge Tour.
 SSoo.0O Ford Fordor 2 Buick Tourtngs l Buick Roadster
 $15n00 } Chevrolet Tour. 1 Essex Tour.
 s5oooo 2 Essex Coaches l Hudson Coach l Hupmobile Sedan.
 s375.00 Ford Tudors. Studehaker Tour l Chandler Coupe. Star Sedan. Auhurn l926 Coupe .....,,.,.....sS0o Hudson 1925 Brougham .......... .,s75 THESE CARS ARE IN GOOD CONDI- TION AND READY FOR THE ROAD. SALE LASTS THREE DAYS ONLY OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL
 TERMS ARRANGED THE MoHEN & AMIDON SALES CORP, 36S MAIN STREET, HARTFORD. SALES AND SERVICE HuPMOB1LE, HUDSON, ESSEX.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
S25,O0O TRI ST FUNDS

Boston, Oct. (P) - Two trust funds of s25,00O each eventually will go to the Cathedral church of St. Paul, Boston, under the terms of the will of the Very Rev. Ed mund Scott Rousmaniore, dean Of the cathedral, who died September 26. The will, filed in Suffolk regis try of probate court today also provided that the residue of the estate, the total amount of which was not indicated, be divided equally after all bequests are paid, between two nieces and a nephew.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07

Grasshoppers continue to do dam age in Guatemala and are believed to have destroyed half the corn crop.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
REPIIN NEWS

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New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
AUTOA1OlIVE
Auto and Truck Agpurirs

Auto and Truck Agcntirs ! BUICK MOTOR CARs-sales and Service. Capitol Buick Co.,, 193 Arch St. Phone
 2Goz
 CADILLAC CARs-Sales X Service Lash Motor Co. "A Reliable Concern 4l1 West Main St, Tel. 5000 CHRYSLER-4 and s Sales and service. Bennett Motor Sales Co.,. 25o Arch St. Phone 2952.
 CHEVROLET MOTOR CARS Salee and service Superior Auto Company, 127 Church St. Phone 211. DODGE BROTHEKs-s and Service $. r. Motor Sales Corp. l129 Stanley St Phone 73l. FORD CARS-truclIs and Fordson tractors, Sales and Service. Berlin Auto Sales, Berlin. TTomGuist Bros. Prop. FRANKLIN CARs-The car for 10 yrars. Sales and Service. 453 West Main St Tel. 3696
 HCPMOBlLE AND sTAR-SaIes rooms and service department. Burritt Motor Sales Co.,, 240 Hartford Ave, at Stanley St. Tel 1495.
 NAsa-motot cars. See the new line Saler and Service. A. e. Hawker. bs Elm Street Phone 246s. OAKLAND AND PONTIAC-sales and service Products of General Motors. c. A. Benre. 50 Chestnut St Tel. c215. Chestnut St.
 REQ MOTOR CARS AND TRUCKS Kenneth NJ. Searle & Co.,. Sales and Service: cor. Elm and Park Sts. Phone -llo. Local agents for Gabriel snubbers PAIGE AND JEWETT-saIes and Service Wh'tmore Paige & Jewett Co.,. 319 East Main St. Phone 2S1O.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07

BUICK USED CAR DEPT. 19c6 Buick. 7 pass. sedan. 1925 Buick Brougham. 1929 Buick Coupe. 1922 Buick Coupe. 1921 Studebaker Sedan. Hudson coach. brand new. 1895 Dodge Coupe 1923 Maxwell Sedan. 1925 Hudson Coach. 1923 Moon Touring. 1923 Dodge Coupe.
 CAPITOL BUICK CO,
 193 ARCH STREET.
 PHONE 2607.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
10 DAY USED CAR SALE

10 DAY USED CAR SALE EVERY CAR MUST GO REGARDLEss
 OF PRICES Late model Buick sedan l9o6 Nash Brougham. 1925 Packard Sedan. 1925 Hudson Coach 1925 Essex Coach. 1928 Essex Coach. 1925 studebaker brougham (hig s) THE HONEYMAN AUTO SALES CO, l39 ARCH ST. TEL. 25i2.
 OPEN EVENINGS
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07

REQ MOTOR CARS AND TRUCKS Kenneth NJ Searle & Co.,. Sales and service: cor. Elm and Park sts. Phone 2llo Local agents for Gabriel Snubbers
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07

PAIGE AND JEWETT-S -Sa les and Service Wh'tmore Paige Jewett Co.,. 319 Eas, Main St. Phone 2SlO
New Britain herald., 1926-08-05

liceman on the tracks heard her screams and clambered up the em- bankment When he arrived Miss Clark was pounding the bandit in the face with her fists and Serena was struggling to free himself from the bandits grip.
 He's Going to Like It
 The subdued prisoner identified himself as John Pearce, twenty-two, of Chicago, when taken to the West tooth street station. He also said his two accomplices, one of whom had acted as lookout" and had not been seen by Serena, could be found at rooming house at No. 316 East 42nd street, Edward Smith, twenty-nine of Altoona, Pa, and John Lancaster, seventeen of Miami, Fla, were arrested there charged with complicity in the attempted hold-up.
 Both Serena and Miss Campbell were in West Side court yesterday when the prisoners were held with out bail for hearing tomorrow.
 Yes" said Serena modestly, T think I'll like the police force. There's a lot of adventure in it." Then he added after a moment, Gee, I do like adyenture!"
 Commissioner Mclaughlin is said to be preparing a letter of com- mendation.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-05
DOPE VALUED AT
 5 MILLION SOUGHT
Si0O,O00 Worth Already Con-
 fSCated in New York

New York, Aug. R,-A large black steamer trunk that was un- loaded with other baggage from the Montreal eIprsss at the 125th street station Of the New York Central rail- road early today was seized by fed eral agents and found to contain sI00.6o6 worth of narcotics. It is believed that the narcotics were smuggled to this continent from Rus sia.
 The trunk was sent out of Russia to Switzerland and thence to Mon- ireal. the federal agents believe. Two similar trunks are believed to be en route to New York and a watch was set at all the railroad terminals in the city. The total value of the contraband in the three trunks is about s3.000,000. .
 The government agents had been working on the clue for two months, and the trunk was located by Michael J. Collins, special agent of the treasury department, who had been working incognito at the sta ton as baggage smasher.
 The trunk was marked only by the name Burns and the number 2s7,555. It was removed to the customs house when no one claimed it. The narcotics were packed In cans.