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New Britain herald., 1926-08-16
KENDRICK BELIEVES
 SESQUI WILL BE OPEN
Phila. Mayor Thinks Majority of Directors Favor Sunday
 Activity.

Philadelphia, Aug. 16 P-Belief that a majority of the directors Of the sesqui- exposition would vote tonight for a continuance of the open Sunday was made today by Mayor Kendrick. Decision in the matter was left to the directors after conflicting opinions regarding the le- gality of operating the exposition on the sabbath, two common pleas court judges having held it to be il- legal, while the city solicitor took the opposite view.
 T will do all in my power to keep the gates open on Sunday for the remaining term of the exposition" ," Mir. Kendrick said today. T have every reason to believe majority of the directors will vote at their meet ing tonight for an open Sunday The directors feel just as I do, that the sesqui-centennial is an educational affair and one which we owe to the country to keep open on Sunday, the poor mans one chance to view these wonderful exhibitions.
 The exposition directors, with only one opposing vote, already have sup ported the open Sunday policy, but agreed to reconsider the program ill view of the two judges.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-16
DIVORCED WOMAN BRINGS
 SUIT TO GET CHILDREN
Mother Institutes Habeas Corpus Proceedings To Gain Possession
 of Her Two Daughters

Alleging that her daughters, Joan and Patricia, aged s and 9 years re- Ispectively ,are held at the the Hou- satonic summer camp in Salisbury, contrary to an Ohio court order directing that she was to have Cus- tody of the children part of the year Mrs. Mary Grant McCann of Can ton, O., has brought habeas corpus action. through Attorney Thomas F. McDonough of this city, and a hearing will be given on the peti- ton by Judge Thomas J. Molloy at Litchfeld county courthouse at Il o'clock Wednesday forenoon.
 Mrs. McCann was recently divorc- ed from Julian Proskauer in Ohio. Both are said to be wealthy. The custody of the children was divided between them, it is alleged, but the father placed them in the Housa- tonic camp where, 1t is alleged. Mrs. McCann has been denied their com pany.
 The defense attorneys in the case are Samuel A. Herman of Winsted J. Clinton Roraback of Canaan and x-Congressman Montague Lesler of New York. Laura B. Garrett. nam- ed in the petition for the writ of habeas corpus, has charge of the Housatonic summer camp.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-16
Fraternal Congress
 Is Holding Sessions

Buffalo, N. Y, Aug. 16 P)-The national fraternal congress of Amer ica opened a four-day session here today with several hundred dele gates present from all parts of the country, representative of 94 lead ing fraternal organizations with a total membership of more than seven million.
 Meeting by sections, the congress caught its stride this morning, group gatherings plunged into preparation of resolutions which will be offered at the first general session tomor- row, when delegates will be for mally welcomed by John M. Hull, Buffalo lawyer and chairman of the delegation.
 4 get-together dinner Tuesday night will be unique in that speech es will be barred. Good fellowship will be the keynote of the occasion, according to committee heads.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-16
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at no time have the funds of the Chamber been involved and in fact that they have not entered into the question whatever.
 The Hardware City Magazine, official organ of the Chamber, which has been temporarily suspended, may continue, depending somewhat upon the selection of a news secre- tary, although it is stated there is little likelihood of the sesquicenten- nial edition appearing in September.
 MT. Gould came here a year ago last April from Norfolk. Va. He has accomplished number Of things while here, among them be- ing the membership campaign re- gently concluded whereby the Chamber gained in membership more than 1000. He started the Hardware City magazine, founded the Civil council and was instru- mental in a movement to have guide signs directing the way to New Britain placed on the high ways.
 He has been active in working with the ordinance committee and police department in new traffic reg ! ulations and was ambitious to bring to this city more modern industrial exposition.
 While he has not stated at this time just what his future plans are, it is understood that he intends to remain in New Britain and main tain his home here.
 Mir. Christ, who will enter Dart mouth college this year, joined the staff of the chamber last spring and has been editor, under the super vision of Mir. Gould, of the paper. Mir. Lucas recently resigned his po- Christ, who had planned to leave Sept. 1.
 Miss Wier is the only one who re- mained in the old chamber organi- zation when it was maintained on Main street in the Hallinan block, prior to Mir. Gould's coming. The winner of a state championship in stenography, Miss Wier entered the employ of the chamber at about the same time as Mrs. Amelia Nuess, shortly after the death of the late Mary E. Martin. Mrs Neuss now is connected Rackliffe Bros. Co.
 The directors today appointed a committee to select new secretary. The committee consists of John C. Loomis, chairman; Judge B. F. Calf ney, E. J. Porter, r. o. Rackliffe and Walter H. Hart.
 Who the new secretary will be is problematical. Several applications already are said to have been made. The general impression in the city is that the chamber this time will se- lect a local man or woman for the position.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-16
Bank Commissioners to
 Hold Meeting Thursday

Hartford, Aug. 16 Nl-The bank commission will hold hearing on Thursday afternoon in the capitol on the application of Don c. Seitz and number of others for a char ter for state bank and trust com pany to be located at Cos Cob in the town of Greenwich and which, if the charter is granted. will be- gin business on a capital of s50,- 900. Since Commission Byrne re- ceived this application from MT. Seitz and his associates he has been informed that there were other par ties desirous of establishing a na- tional bank in the town of Green Wich,
New Britain herald., 1926-08-16
No Baseball Wrench in
 Machinery of Justice

Judge B. W. Alling of the police court believes athletics are hne thing for all who enjoy them, put they are not as important as the grinding of the wheels of justice, It seems from his statement in police court this morning.
 A case was to be continued ana Wednesday morning was about to be decided as the date, when one of the policemen remarked that the big baseball game with the Meriden po- lice will be played that day.
 Well, this young man (the ac- cused man) is under arrest and will probably be locked up," the judge remarked. Baseball cannot inter fere with the case" It was decided to continue the case until tomorrow morning
New Britain herald., 1926-08-16
BOY SCOUTS HAVE
 REAL GRIEVANCE
Accuse West Point Poicenan-
 SCOff at Girl Scouts

Camp Sepunkum, West Morris, Conn, Aug. Is P-Eleven boys who hiked from the Boy Scout camp here to West Point last week came back Saturday night overloaded in the neighborhood of the collar. They charge that certain West Point po- liceman escorted them from the academy parade ground because they wore shorts" and regulation Scout shirts, the official summer uniform of Boy Scouts the country over.
 But, say the youngsters, this in suit was not enough for the modest officer of the law. Having elected them from the grounds because half their arms and their legs from the knees down were exposed. he de- clined to take the same action against a troop of Girl Scouts who had their stockings rolled down to their shoes and had more bare neck and shoulders than any of the fell lows. the boys declare. Said one of the boys this morning: Girls can get away with anything, but boys what's the use"
New Britain herald., 1926-08-16
NUDE BATTER ARRESTED
Strips Off Clothes and Dives Into "Lock Shop" Pond, But Police In- terfere With His Sport.

Andrew Darnea, aged about 40, did not have any vacation at the sea- shore or the lakes this summer, but he heard a great deal about the en- joyable times other have had, SC this afternoon, feeling in the mood for a respite from his manual la bors, he imbibed quite freely in "joy water" and, proceeding to the flock shop" pond on Lake street, un- dressed and jumped in.
 He was swimming about in great style, with not a worry in his life. and the whole pond to himself, when Chief W. J. Noble of the fire de- partment happened along. Now, the chief has no objection to swim ming; in fact, he goes to the sea- shore occasionally and enjoys him. self, but he realized something must be wrong with a man who would jump into this pond.
 The chief telephoned to Captain Kelly, who sent Officer Peter Cabe- lus out. Andrew came out of the water a Ia Adam in the Garden of Eden and submitted to arrest on the charge of drunkenness.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-16
Hundred Barrel a Week
 Brewery Raided Today

Rochester N. r., Aug. 16 R,-A brewery plant. declared by prohibi- ton agents to have a capacity of 100 barrels per week, was raided today, and fifteen hundred gallons of mash, hops and other ingredients destroyed. The plant in Clinton avenue north, was in the home of Frank Schidalowitch. who was ar- rested and arraigned before United States Commissioner Phillip.
 In addition to the raw material destroyed, the agents said they found a threshing machine, a com plete refrigerating plant. six electric motors, zoo barrels and an automo- bile truck.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-16
STORE DISPUTE CONTINUED

Judge B. W. filling in police court today ordered an indefinite continu- ance in the action of the Army and Navy store of 56 Church street against the Military and Naval store of S6 Church street. Disobedience of an injunction obtained several months ago realtive to the use of the trade name, was charged and a hearing was held two weeks ago and continuance taken until today. At torney W. M. Greenstein represents the plaintiff and Nair & Nair the defendant.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-16
Chicago-St. Paul Aerial
 Mail Contract Cancelled

Chicago, Aug. 16 LP1 = Charles Dickinson, who has been operating the Chicago-St. Paul. Minneapolis air mail line, today cancelled his contract.
 As a result no air mail went north today.
 MT. Dickinson sent a telegram 10 the Chicago post office and also to the postmaster general at Washing ton notifying them that he had thrown up the contract.
 He declared some time ago, in re- ply tot tciriticism of the Minneapolis postmaster, that he was losing money every day on the contract.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-16
PROFIT TAKING IS NOTICEABLE TODAY
But Main Tendency of Stock
 Market Is Upward

New York, Aug, Is Qp) - The iaaln price movement in today's slock market continued upward al. though an increasing tendency tc take profits and put out short lines were noted. Buying orders were spread o5er a broad list, heavy buy. Ing of the rails which sent nearly dozen issues in that group to new peak prices during the morning be- ing followed by a revival of activity Tn the high priced industrials, with United States Steel common touch Ing new record high at 15S.
 Widespread predictions of a big oil market this week, to be based on the expected decision of the Stand ard Oil Co. of New Jersey directors to retire the preferred stock and increase the dividend on the com mon, were dealt a staggering blow when only the regular common divi- dend was declared and no action taken toward calling in the prefer red. The traditional selling on the good news" brought about a break of points In Dupont on the an- nouncement that the quarterly divi- dend had been increased from ? 1-a to 3 1-2 per cent, and a meeting of stockholders called to vote on a proposal to increase the authorized common stck from 1,500.0 900 shares of S100 par to 5,000.000 srahes of no par and to issue two shares of new stock for one of old.
 While directors of the United States Steel corporation do not hold their next quarterly meeting until October, Wall Street was flooded with reports that 40 per cent stock dividend would then be declared h. dependent Steels also rallied, despite reports of a falling off in building construction in many large centers.
 Early gainst In the active issues ran from 1 to points, with the best showing made by such issues as General Asphalt common and preferred, Union Bag and Paper. United States Industrial Alcohol, Pressed Steel Car and Gotham Hos iery Silk preferred.
 Banks called about s20,o0O,00o in loans during the morning but call money was in plentiful supply around 1-2 per cent.
 Wall Street Opening
 Stock prices opened the new week at generally higher levels. with ini- tial dealing featured by a rise in Chesapeake and Ohio, to new high record near 150. Other repre- sentative rail shares were in demand but profit taking caused mild reces- sions in General Motors, |. s. Steel and other industrial leaders.
 The uniformly favorable charac- ter of recent domestic trade news was considered responsible for an accumulation of buying orders over the weekend which carried num- Der of specialties to new top prices. Among these were Allied Chemical, General Asphalt, United Cigar Stores and Electric Storage Battery. Trading continued extremely quiet through the early dealings. Rail- road issues were firm but failed to make much headway despite the outlook for larger earnings, while oil shares marked time pending the outcome of the Standard oil of New Jersey meeting today. Profit talk ing held some of the most popular issues, including General Electric, In
New Britain herald., 1926-08-16
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows: Lawrence Des Pierre of 23 Summer street and Miss Florence A. Murphy of 32 Beaver street; Bernhardt Hockamuth of 323 Maple street and Miss Martha Clark of 29S Glen Street; Walter Marchefska of S4 Horace stret and Miss Anna Stachelek of A Orange street; Barthulemen Comes of 2S0 Elm street and Miss Mary Comes of 73 Sterling street.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-16
LEIE ERIKSoN SAILS

Boston, Aug, 16 LHD-The Jeff Erikson, goth century reproduction of an eleventh century Viking ship, sailed out of Boston hsrbor today on the last leg of it's 6,70o mile voy- ave from Norway to Philadelphia. The picturesque AZ foot vessel ar rived from Bergen last Tuesday and had since been on exhibition. She was manned by Captain Gerhard Folgero and three companions.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-16
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy extended to us during the recent illness and death of our be- loved husband and father, also for the many floral tributes received. We wish to thank especially the men from Mir. Shanton's Dept, of Landers, Frary and Clark.
 MRS. ALBERT J. LIPPKE.
 and Children.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-16
New Britain Resident
 Is Robbed in Hartford

The Hartford police are investi- gating a reported holdup of Stefan Zaszmasky of 21o Main street, this city, which, according to the local man, occurred near Colts factory last night.
 Zaszmasky said his watch, which he values at s25. and SIS in cash, were taken by two men who jumped on him.
 Detective Sergeant Madigan gave him carfare to this city. Zaszmasky had been drinking, according to his own admission, and the detective understood him with great diff culty.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-16
Jersey City Commuters
 Trains in Collision

Jersey City, N. J.. Aug. 16 R-- During the rush hour this morning commuters train from Spring Val ley collided with an outgoing train at the Erie terminal, Jersey City. Nineteen persons were injured, three of them seriously, who are in St. Francis hospital. The injured are: Paul Gessner. Spring Valley. con- ductor, internal injuries; Joseph Sardo, s5, of Emerson, N. J., and Walter sheriden, S2, of Carlstadt, N, J.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-16
WARE WON'T TALK POLITICS

New York, Aug. l6 F1-Repre- sentative William S. Ware. Pennsyl- vania, republican senatorial nominee returning today on the Leviathan, declined to discuss Pennsylvania or national politics, declaring I'm out of politics and on my vacation" Mir. Ware who was accompanied by his daughter, Beatrice. visited France and Ensalnd.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-16
WaN Street Briefs

Imports of crude rubber at all ports Of the United States in July increased to S7,0S7 tons from SU,- lu1 tons, the month before and sS,- SIS tons in July, 1925, the Rubber Association of America reports. The total for the seven months, this year rose to 245,724 tons from 215,T05 tons In the same period of 1925. Imports at Atlantic ports in July were S5,53S tons.
 Associated Oil company, reports net earnings of s4,01o,SS4 for the second quarter of 1926, compared with s5,14S,51S in the second quar- ter last year. making net for the half year S9,165,347, against s10,- 554,967 in the first half of 1925.
 City, Inc, reports that while its business and net profits for the first half of 1926 were slightly less than in the corresponding period last year, July and August show a sub stantial increase over a year ago. Net income for the half year was s1,012,202, equal to s3.27 a share.
 Production of refined antimonial lead in the United States and Mex ico in July was 205 tons greater than the month before, amounting to 66,5SS, short tons. The output, however, was 3.274 tons less than in May. Production for the seven months this year was 467,SS7 tons against an increase of 19,526 tons over the same period last year. The crude lead output in the two coun- trie1 in July was 70,23S tons against 67,1S6 tons in June.
 The New York Central railroad year on surplus of s25,1S6,3 311 against s5.S3 a share in the first half of 1925 with a surplus of s2o,- 439.65S.
 Freight traffic on Canadian rail- roads picked up in the week ended August :, loadings 56,657 cars against 4S,323 a year ago. Receipts from connections were 36,167 car loads against 32,917. Coal move ments moved the chief gain owing to strikes in 1925 with an increase of 4,563 cars. Merchandise ship ments gained 2,164 cars and miscel- laneous freight 1,504 cars.
 Production of steel thus far in August is reported from the Youngs- town district to be running ahead of July. with a larger volume of sheet buying due to the approach of a revised differential expect on Sep tember 1.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-16
Deaths S
Arthur II. Middleton

Arthur T. Middleton of 40 Liber- ty street died Sunday evening after lingering illness. He was Sl years of age and was born in this city. Besides his mother, Mrs. Mary G. Middleton, he elaves two sisters, Miss Jane E. Middleton of this city and Mrs. Irving w. Melbourne of Hope Valley, Rhode Island and four brothers, John I. Middleton, Will liam E. Middleton, Norman G. Middleton of this city and Albert L. Middleton of St. Paul, Minnesota.
 Funeral arrangements have not as yet been completed. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-16
Miss Harriett Steele

The funeral of Miss Harriet Steele, who died Friday evening at the Erwin home on Bassett street, was held this afternoon at o'clock at the Erwin chapel. Frederic L. Fay, assistant pastor of the South Congregation church officiated, and burial was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-16
xuEEKs WILL FILED

Cambridge, Mass, Aug. 16 R- His widow and two children were the principal penefciaries named Tn the will of John W. Weeks. former senator and secretary of war, med in Middlesex probate court today' There were no public neauests.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-16
PERSONALS

Aldo Bernini Of New York city, a former resident of New Britain, was visitor in town over the weekend. Mrs. Mary Kelly of Hart street and Mrs. Margaret Sullivan of Maple street have returned to their homes after spending their vacations at Fort Trumbull Beach, Milford.
 Manuel Racher. aged 3, of 5s Tal- colt street, fell down stairs at his home Saturday night and suffered | injuries which were through to be serious. but he was able to return to his home yesterday after treatment at New Britain General hospital. Misses Alice and Anna Bailey, Beatrice McConn and Mary Blum have returned home after vacation ing at Pleasant View, Westerly. R. I.
 Probation Officer E. c. Connolly has resumed his duties after a two weeks vacation.
 Chief and Mrs. ". c. Hart and daughter. Miss Ruth Hart, have re- turned from their vacation at Indian Neck, Branford.
 Judge and Mrs. B. ". filling have returned from their vacation in Vermont.
 Mrs. Eva Ginsberg of Arch street left today for Saratoga, N. Y.
 Attorney Harry NJ. Ginsburg is spending the week at Indian Neck, Branford.
 Miss Mabel Johnson, office sec. retary at the I. NJ. c. A, returned to her duties today after two weeks trip to Philadelphia. Miss Johnson spent a week taking in the sights of the sesquicentennial.
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles Nolan of Belden street have returned home after weeks stay at Old Orchard, Me.
 Mir and Mrs. George Patterson. MT. and Mrs. Casius Coonradt of Main street and Mrs James Carty of New York have returned home after an automobile trip to Canada and the Thousand Islands.
 Misses Mary Van Gorder and Julia Dombrow of Jubilee street. have left to spend few weeks in the Adirondack mountains and Canada.
 Mrs. Frank E. Goodwin and daughters, Virginia and Agnes, and her sister, Mrs. A. Nugent of New York have left for Block Island. where they will remain the rest of August at the Vaill hotel.
 Miss Marion Futile and Lewis Futile will spend the next three weeks in Old Orchard, Me.
 Mrs. Henry Terry and son, Willis, of 107 West Main street, are motor ing through northern New York state and Canada for the next two weeks.
 P. C. Mcintyre and daughters, re- turned Sunday night from a 10 days trip to Canada.
 Mir. and Mrs. Fred H. Matthews and family of Westerly street are spending their vacation with Mir. Matthew's cousin, Mrs. Andrew Short of New York.
 NJ F. Valentine of Coulton street hGs returned from a weeks vacation trip.
 Joseph Mulligan of the Dickinson Drug Co.,, left last evening to spend his vacation in New York. He will be gone two weeks.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-16
TRESPASSER FINED

Shelton, Conn.,, Aug. 16 P-Emil Erkes, known as state billiard player arrested for trespassing on land of the Bridgeport Hydraulic company for the purpose of fishing in the reservoir, yesterday was fined S34.16 today.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-16
GIVEN TIME EXTENSION

Washington, Aug. 16 R}-The Boston & Maine was granted an ex- tension until next October l, by the interstate commerce commission to- day in which to install automatic train control devices on certain sec tions of it's line.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-16
PORTUGAL OFFICIAL HURT.

Lisbon, Portugal. Aug. 16 Pl-Dr. Ribeiro Castanha, minister of the in terior, and three secretaries were badly injured today when their mo- tor car collided with another ma chine near Regoa and was thrown into a ravine.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-16
CARD OF THANKS,

We wish to thank our friends for the kindness and sympathy shown us at the time of our bereavement in the death of our daughter and sister. We especially wish to thank our neighbors and the New Britain Machine Go.
 Signed,
 MRS HELEN CORBETT,
 AND FAMILY.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-16
Funera Is
Frank Zanslsas

The funeral of Frank Zanskas was held this morning at o'clock from St. Andrews Lithuanian church. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-16
TREASURY STATEMENT
Treasury balance .. s177.472.174

New York-Exchanges, S470, ,o0o,- OO0; balance, s10S,0o0,000.
 Boston = Exchanges, s6S,000,- 900; balances, sS7,000,000.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-16

ogden, Utah, Aug. Is. P,--A. J. Miller, one of the two mail clerks overpowered and bound by the Wy oming mail train bandits, Is on his way to Rawlings, Wyo., today to attend conference of peace offi- cers and postal inspectors from Cheyenne to give information that might be of assistance in capturing the bandits. Jack Madigan, the other postal clerk, also has been called to the conference.
 Meanwhile c. F. Dutton, inspector from Salt Lake. and Milford Dan- vers, chief clerk of the railway mail service In Ogden, are completing the checking of the mail scattered about the mail car.