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New Britain herald., 1926-05-19

lder on behalf of the Herald entitling the champion 10 a complete new outfit of clothing from hat 10 shoes.
 Other features of the program, destined to add a touch of comedy 10 the affair, have not yet been com- pletely worked out and have not been made public.
 A whole weeks round of sight seeing and good times from the time the spoilers say Hello at the Hamilton hotel Monday morning until they say "So long. see you next year. as they leave on Satur- day afternoon. will be the lot of the .city champions who enter the ma tional contest. Not only do they get a trip to Washington, one cham pion from each city, but someone is going to win gold medal and a $1,000 prize. A number of other prizes are offered also.
 Yesterdays Herald gave brief itinerary of the Washington trip up to and including Wednesday, June 16. Thursday will be the day of the big national spelling contest and only the forenoon will be devoted to sightseeing. The Smithsonian Institute or "Old National Mu-
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19
STARTS LEGAL FIGHT
Legal Wife of Late Charles Ward Goes 10 Court in Effort to Break His Win,

Bridgeport, May 19.-Elizabeth lynn Ward of New Haven, legal Wite of Charles F. Ward, an en- ploye of the New Haven railroad for many years, started her fight before Judge L. P. Waldo Marvin and a jury in supreme court today to get possession of her husbands estate. the bulk of which was left in Wards will to Mary Creighton, with whom he lived for a number of years, and their two young sons.
 Mrs, Elizabeth Ward was cut off with a bequest of $10O and her adopted son for s25. The remainder Of the estate, said not to exceed $3,- boo went to Mary Creighton Ward and her children.
 It IS alleged in behalf of Eliza beth Ward that her husband was unduly influenced by Mary Creigh. ton into making his will. The fur ther claim is made that Ward was incompete, not only because of his inability to resist the wishes of Mary Creighton but because he drank liquor to excess.
 Wards domestic situation came to light last February when Elizabeth Ward and Mary Creighton Ward quarreled over their respective rights to Wards body for the pur- pose of burial.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19
LESS DEMAND FOR BEARINGS

A general reduction in the size of ball bearings for use in automobiles has been felt by the Fafnir Bearing Co, of this city, this being due to a big retrenchment in the automobile industry, especially in the Ford, Dodge. Studebaker, White. Federal and Cleveland motor companies, ac, cording to a statement by Maurice Stanley, vice-president and secretary of the local concern. who has just returned from Detroit. All the motor car manufacturers are reducing their orders for summer delivery and this has immediate effect upon the local concern.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19
WORKING TO-DAY ON
 HULL OF THE S-5I.
SS)iTerS Replacing Pipe Leading
 Into Boiler Room

New London, May 19 LR)-Divers working on the sunken submarine S-51 were engaged today in remov- ing a ventilating pipe leading into the engine and motor rooms, and re- placing it with blank flange, ac- cording 10 wireless reports received at the submarine base from the flag ship Nestal of the salvage fleet. The engine and motor rooms are to be made air tight and the water blown rather than pumped from them. The installation of the flange is therefore necessary for if the ven- tilation pipe was left where the air hose was attached the water in inc motor and engine room compart- ments would be merely blown through the pipe into the forward compartments.
 Captain E. J. King, commandant of the submarine base, and officers in charge of the salvage operations loft the base this morning on the tug Penobscot for the scene of the disaster. He wishes to view the operation for a couple of days. Four pontoons have already been attach ed to the sunken hull, and two moro are being lowered. Eight pontoons in all will be used in the effort to haul the submarine to the surface.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19
City Items

Visit our new home, The Burritt Gift Shop-91 W. Main St., at the Professional Bldg.-advt.
 Alderman J. Gustave Johnson has returned from New York, where he attended a convention of life in surance agents.
 Leonard of New Haven vs. Ed at the Casino tonight-advt.
 Mems Nest 154S, Order of Owls, will meet tonight at o'clock in Odd Fellows hall
 Leonard of New Haven vs. Ed at the Casino tonight-advt
 pr. Samuel Schupack of Hawkins street has entered Grace hospital, New Haven, to take a special course.
 Leonard of New Haven vs. Ed st the Casino tonight-advt.
 Emil J, Danberg, clerk Of the city and police courts, is in New York.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19
SMITHS APPOINTMENTS
New York State Governor Names Men Who Are To Serve On Tcm. porary Crime Commission.

Albany, N. Y. May 19 F-Gov- ornor Smith today announced the five members of the temporary crime commission, authorized by the 1926 legislature. who were to be appoint ed by him. Two additional mem- bers will be named by both Senator John Knight and Speaker Joseph A. McGinnies of the assembly, both of whom are eX-officio members of the group.
 The governors appointees are:
 David s. Taylor of Buffalo, man. aging editor of the Buffalo Courier.
 Colonel George r. Chandler of Kingston. organizer and first super intendent of the New York state troopers.
 William Lewis Butcher of Now York city. prominent in boys work and superintendent of the Brace Memorial Newsboys' home.
 Miss Jane Hoey of New York city, head of the welfare council of Greater New York, and prominently identified with welfare work mum Der of years.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19
PNEUMONIA FATAL ID
 MILLIONAIRE STOKES
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Ansonia hotel and conducted if un- iii 1911, when he leased it for long term for several million dollars,
 His first marriage was in 1895. to Rita Hernandez de Alba Acosta, daughter of wealthy (Cuban) landed family, described by Paul Helleau, the painter, as the most nearly perfectly beautiful woman in the world" They had one child, w. E. D. Stokes, Jr.. and in 1900 she divorced him secretly, alleging infdelity.
 Later she became the f1ancee of the Rev. Percy Shclney Grant, former rector of the Church of the Ascension, who was forbidden by Bishop Manning to marry her be- cause she was divorced.
 In 1911 Stokes married Miss Helen Elwood, Denver, Colo. She vas 22 years old, while the hotel man gave his age as lover 45 years old" Two children were born 10 them.
 Stokes. in 1919. began divorce pro- rcedings, alleging misconduct by his wife with upward of ten cores pondcnts," Mrs. Stokes replied with a cross-bill charging "cruel and in human treatment" After two years litigation the court ruled that Mrs
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19
SENDS CONGRATULATIONS
Coolidge Cables Greetings And Words of Praise to Kings of Norway And Italy.

Washington, May 19 GPl-Congrat- ulatory messages we're cabled today Iby President Coolidge to the kings of Norway and Italy in praise of the participation in the Amundsen polar eXpedition Of Norwegian and Italian personnel.
 To King Haakon, President Cool idge said:
 T desire to offer your majesty and people of Norway my congratu- lations on the success which at tended the bold undertaking of this hardy and interpid descendant of | the Vikings (Captain Amundsen.) It is matter of great satisfaction that one of my countrymen should have been associated with him in this daring and courageous exploit" "
 The chief executives message to King Victor Emmanuel also ex- pressed satisfaction at the partici- patton by Lincoln Ellsworth, Amundsen's American companion, and added;
 T desire to offer to your majesty my congratulations on tho important participation in the Amundsen eX- petition 10 the north pole by an Italian built airship and the son of Italy who piloted it. To Comman- der Mobiles scientific skill is doubt less due, in large measure, the suc- cess of this hazardous and historic undertaking"
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19
Troops Are Withdrawn
 After Florida Lynching

Labelle, Fla, May 19 Pl-With the completion yesterday of the cor oner's investigation into the circum- stances surrounding the lynching of Henry Patterson, negro, last week, troops of the Florida national guard, who had been on duty here for six days, have been withdrawn.
 Fifteen men are being held to the grand jury on charges of first de- gree murder in connection with the lynching. Patterson was lynched .3when he was alleged that he at Exempted 10 attack a white woman.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19
N E \ < N \ sE
 ' FOR RHEUMATISMs>
New Havener, T Years of Age, Tells Public How He
 Got Rid of Rheumatism

For years have had rheumatism in my right hip and leg, also my left shoulder. at times it has been torture for me to work but I just had to keep going, it seemed as if I rubbed all the liniments and salves that were ever made into my poor limbs, but the soreness would come back.
 I read a great deal about NOX- .RI-TIS in the New Haven dailies, and how rheumatism should be treated from the inside. I}lave been using NOX-RI-TIS for rTonth and following the instruetionsl of their
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19
Bridgeport Trolleymen
 May Swing the Decision

Bridgeport, May 19 CP)-With the probability existing that Bridgeport trolleymen will swing the refer endum for or against accepting the two cents an hour increase that the Connecticut company has offered it's motormcn and conductors. local em- ployes of the company began bal loting at 8 o'clock today. Indications at press time were that the vote was close.
 The boxes vii be sealed at G D. m. and taken to New Haven where they will be counted and the result an- nounced.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19
Takes Poor Debtors Oath
 While in County Jail

Justice Henry P. Roche of thiS city, sitting at Hartford county jai this morning on the application ot Walter MaikowsN of this city. fol permission to take the poor debtors oath, granted the application, but Attorney w, W. Wilder, represent ing Mrs. Helen Laskiewicz, appealed to the superior court.
 Majkowski was taken to jail last week in default of judgment fol SS250 given in superior court ir favor of Mrs. Laskiewicz. Judge w F. Mangan represented him at to- days hearing.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19
NINETEEN FIREMEN IN
 NEW HAVEN OVERCOME
Chief Is One of Those Injured In S25,000 Blaze This Morning
 Overcome By Gas Fumes.

1 New Haven, May 19 GP>-Nineteen | fremen including Chief Lawrence Ref, two assistant chiefs and a cap-
 tain were overcome in a fire which
 caused estimated damage of $25,00O 1 in the cellar of ChiIi's restaurant
 here today. Captain James B. Web ster was most seriously affected by fumes of Illuminating gas which filled the basement. He was carried out and treated by q physician, but later returned to the blaze.
 Assistant Chief Francis Splaine and a number of f1remen had to be treated and the entire force fighting the flames was obliged 10 work in relays until they succeeded in turn iEg off the gas in the cellar. Three water lines were directed against the blaze for forty-fve minutes before it was under control. The flames were confined to the cellar.
 Neighboring stores also suffered from smoke damage. Automobile and trolley traffic was tied up for about two hours. The fire was be- lIeved to have been caused by the careless use of a cigarette or match.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19

Stokes had not been proved unfaith- ! full but that she did not deserve a divorce becausel he had written en-
 dearing letters { her husband dur
 ing the period 0 the "cruel treat ment."
 With difficulty Stokes obtancd a
 retrial of the case. But before it be- gan District Attorney Pccora dis closed that four witnesses had testi- | fled falsely in relation to Stokes
 charges that his wife had been seen
 in the apartment of Edgar T. Wal
 lace, wealthy California oil man.
 As a result the wife sued her step son, ". F. D. Stokes, Jr., for $1,- | 000000 charging that he tried to de- fame her character and had Stokes 1 and several witnesses indicted in i Chicago on the same allegation.
 The civil suit was dropped, while jury acquitted Stokes of the crim- ! inal charge. The second divorce case, ! however, continued for nearly three more years and again ended in the defeat of Stokes.
 Mrs. Stokes meanwhile had started separation proceedings which result ed in an agreement by which Stokes was to have access at all times to their children who were to remain in the custody of their mother. The settlement was understood to have called for a S600,000 trust fund.
 Soon after Stokes was sued by his counsel. Attorney Max Steuer enter- ed d suit of $15,00O against him, charging that payment had been re- fused on three of Stokes checks. The law firm of Nugent & Nugent sued him for $61,000 fees, and later asked $1,000,000 alleging Stokes had slandered them by charging that they had stolen some of his papers during the divorce trial. Daniel B. Ellis, Denver, Colo, lawyer was awardedsa verdict of S3,S00 with costs and interests totalling more than $5,000 in suit against Stokes for fees.
 In the meantime, Stokes had filed a bill against the Ottoman-American Development company for $5,250 in a financial matter and the defendant replied by demanding $1,500,000 for 14,0O0 shares of stock and additional damages making the total $S,120,- 900.
 The hotel man came in for some notoriety in 1911 shortly after his second marriage, when he went to the apartment of Ethel Conrad and Lillian Graham, chorus girls. 10 get some letters and was shot threc times in the leg. The girls pleaded sclf-dcfense and were acquitted. Miss Graham sued Stokes for $100,- 0OO alleging malicious prosecution but later the case dropped from sight
 Stokes only plunge into authorship also landed him in court. The book was entitled, "The Right to be Well Born" and his publishers sued him for 5000 for work on it. He was also sued in 1907 for $4,500 by a Kentucky woman for maintenance of her son, but the suit was dropped.
 One of the hotel mans pursuits was the breeding of thoroughbred horses. He owned the Patchen Wilkes. stock farm in Kentucky and operated it until 1924 when he turn ed it over to "Weddie" Stokes. Mir. Stokes belonged 10 several clubs and | made his home at the Ansonia hotel. |
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19
Western Railroads Say
 They Earn Too Little

Washington, May 1a Rs-Western railroads in the last five years have fallen $9SS,874,663 short of earning the 5% per cent fixed as a fair re- turn on their property investments, R. N. Van Doren, vice-president of the Chicago & Northwestern, testi. fled today before the interstate com- merce commission.
 His argument opened the inquiry here into the freight rate structure of the west and supported the rail- road applications for a general in crease in rates of per cent.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19

book on Forms of Rheumatism and the change in my condition is cer. tainly wonderful.
 l feel better than I have felt in years, this preparation does every think they say 1t can do. and I will always be pleased to recommend it for the great deal of good 1t has done me" Robert Spencer of II Admiral street, New Haven. Em- ployed by the New Haven Gas Co.,, and a resident of the city for the past 50 years.
 NoX-RI-TIs is being introduced in New Britain at Miller-H -Hanson Drug Co. so Church St,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19
STRIKE IS DEADLOCKED

London, May 19 Rl-"The posi- ton is a deadlock" said Secretary A. J. Cook, of the miners federal tion, today in speaking of the gov ernment's proposals which come be- fore a miners national delegate con- ference here tomorrow. The min
 CTS. he asserted, would not agree to any alteration of hours or wages. A full meeting of the miners execu- tive committee was heFi today to consider inc governments proposals,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19
WILL NOT INTERFERE

Washington, May 19 tPl - The senate commerce committee will not intervene for the present in the con- troversy over sale of the govern ment's Admiral Oriental liners to the Dollar interests,
 The committee decided today to postpone action on the McNary reso- lution of protest until the local courts pass on a petition filed. Suit is set for hearing tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19
TINY GLAND
 MAKES MEN Get Up Nights

Do you know that great percentage o' all men of mature years are troubled with Urinary Irritations and disorders of a little gland-the Prostate? When this IDy but very vital gland begins to "slow Up," many distressing ailments may arise such as nervousness, restlessness, frequent night arisinGs, srantT painful. smariing difficult Uriuation-and sometimes a lack of control. But now at last, there is a rraiseworthy treatment for these annoying symptoms, that according to signed state ments has brought sweet relief to lnanN thousands. The treatment Is pleasant and perfectly harmless and so seemingly re- Warkahle in action that for a short time a liberal proof of merit" trial size is being offered absolutely Free to convince people of it's amazing efficiency. ABSO- LUTEIN FREE. Jnst send your name. address and I0c. to help pay postage and packing and by return mail you will got the liberal trial package. Act at once as 'he offer may be made for d short time only, Write today to The pnlmo Co.,, Battle Creek, Mich. Dept. E-I50.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19
Says Average Movie Fan
 Doesn't Appreciate Worth

Chicago, May 19 Pl-The average movie fan does not appreciate the better class of pictures and this lack of discrimination encourages thea ter managers to obtain the cheapest and most sensational plays.
 This is the consensus of replies received from the Methodist youth of the land to question sent out by the Epworth Herald, official pubi- cation of the Epworth league, What's right or wrong with the movies?"
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19
FINAL SPELLING BEE
 JUDGES ARE SELECTED
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 board of education, and Patrick r. King, the present chairman of the board, will be judges. Louis P. Slade, principal of the senior high school, will pronounce the words. The list of words will be selected by MT. Slade after conference with the judges and no one connected with the Herald will have the slight est idea what words will be used.
 Andrew NJ. Johnson, representing the Johnson and Peterson photo studio, will be present and will pre- sent 10 each school champion a mounted cabinet photograph as the gift of his firm.
 Harry G. Hancock, president of the Lions club will present to the young man or young woman who wins the city championship, an or
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19
OIL RATES ADVANCED

Pittsburgh, Pa, May 19 LP,-Two grades of crude oil quoted on the market here, were advanced 10 cents barrel today by leading purchasing agents the new prices were: Corning grade in Buckeye lines, $2.45; Rag land grade in Cumberland lines $1.25.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19
BANKRUPTCY CASTS

New Haven. May 19 0p-Bankx ruptcy petitions filed today were: Infusioria company of Stratford, metal polish, debts $24,00S and as- sets of $515; Joseph Haddad, Wini- mantle, pool room, debts $1,57z, assets $350.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19

both in business and on social oc- casions. Even stubborn, unruiy or shampooed hair stays combed all day in any style you like. Hair Groom" is greaseless; also helps grow thick, heavy, lustrous hair,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19
PILSUDSKI CLAIMS
 HE ACTED RIGHT
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eral Rozwadowski and his subor- dinates conducted the defense in the most humane fashion.
 The troops who took part in the defense of the palace are interned near Wilanoy, surrounded by Pilsud- skis forces, but Pomeranian regi- ments, who were not concerned in the fighting at the palace. are being permitted slowly to rejoin their gar risons.
 HalIcr Has Big Army
 The Polish general, Haller, who has at his disposal 25,000 men of all arms and with tanks is preparing to attack Marshal Pilsudski, who re- gently overthrow the Polish govern ment says the Posen correspondent of the Echo De Paris.
 There is a reign of terror in Warsaw and fighting has again brok- en out" the correspondent quotes General Haller as having said to him. The general absolutely denied that so per cent of the Polish troops supported Pilsudski or that Presi- dent Woiciechowski had resigned.
 "The ministers are prisoners and refuse to accept the situation i'm posed by violence" General Haller added. He said he did not believe that Pilsudsd would eventually meet with success in his movement.
 T have every confidence in the value of the Posen troops, he declar- ed. it will require time to crush the instruction. but I shall succeed"
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19

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New Britain herald., 1926-05-19
TAFFETA AND LACE

Taffeta is extremely popular for afternoon frocks. The most lovely models often combine it with eXqui- sitely embroidered batiste and real lace.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19
Takes Fears OF
 Four Completion

jou have wanted a skin food and aulitter that keeps the face young. ur" is new French Process
 am that will do this. It is so pure I different one application brings o change. l is called MELLO-GLO sud everybody says 1t is wonderful. Get MELLO-GLO Cream now and increase your beauty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-05

The will disposes Of an enormous
amount of property, but the items
that attracted chief attention were
these:
Al bequest or 100000 worth of
o'Keefe Brewery stock to seven
prominent Methodist ministers on
condition that they draw the diyi.
dends and participate in the man
agement of the brewery for ten
years. Miller said. he wanted to
fini out whether their avariee Tor
money Is greater than their prin'
ciples."
Al beqnest OF $4,000 worth of
Ontario Jockey Club stock to three
men bitterly. opposed TO racing
the Rev. Ben Spence. leader OF the
Prohibition Union; w. p. Rayne
former attorney general; and New.
ton RowelI, former privy counsellor
also on condition they draw the
dividends.
a bequest az s2.O00.O0O TO the
woman who becomes the mother Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-05
TWO MEN DIE ALONE
IN THEIR ROOMS HERE

Two men died in the District last
night. alone and without medical
attention. according to reports made
to the police.
Michael Curtis. so years old, an
old resident OF the city, was found
dead in q rear room on the second
floor Of 1I24 Twenty-first st. n. w.
Samuel "A. Williams, colored, 80.
Sol M st. 8. w, died suddenly at
S12 New Hampshire Ave. ~. wv.
Coroner j.. Ramsey hewitt issued
certificates OF natural causes ii
each case.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-05
DEMO Graf SLIGHTLY
AHEAD IN ARIZONA.

PHOENIX. Arix.. Nov. 5.-Al.
though Governor Hunt D.l was
leading his Republican opponent. p.
S. Clark. by. between 400 and 500
votes for the governorship today.
with but "a more precincts to be
heard from. Clark refuses to con.
cede his defeat.
Al tally early today disclosed that
Hunt had poiled S9.70S votes to
39,279 for Clark.
Charges that ballot box stuffirg
had occurred in MaricOpa and
Yavapai counties. presaged ta pos.
sible election contest today.
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|cLERG YMEN TO HONOR
UNKNOWN SOLDIERS TOME

Al wreath win be laid on the
tomb OF the Unknown Soldier on
Arrnistice LAY by the four clergy.
men who five years ago officiated
ct the services when the Unknown
Soldier WAS buried.
Meeting on November II FOR this
purpose s. an annual custom Tor
these four clergymel. the Rt. Rev.
Charles III. Brent. Episcopal bishop
of, western New York: Rabbit Morris
81: LazaroT, OF Baltimore: Chaplain
John b. Fraser. Of the Navy, and
Col. John n. Avon, chief of chap
lains Of the Army.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-05
So, 900, 600 to Mother
of Biggest Family
- international Nsws Service

TORONTO Nov. 5Charles Vance Miller multi millionairt
Canadian lawyer and sportsman had Of humor
The sardonc Of Mers humor not appreciated
by his friends until today when they read his amazing will
filed for probate in the provincial court.