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New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
WAR DEPT. DENIES
 CURB 0N SPEECH
Has Never Sought to Bride
 Speakers, It Says

Washington. Dec. 29 LF-The war department has never attempted. directly or indirectly. to repress free speech on any subject, either by those who favor or those who op- posed its policies, Secretary Davis to- day advised John Neyin Sayre, of New York, in connection with the controversy over an address Mir. Sayre was to have delivered at the University of Oklahoma
 Any action taken by Lieutenant Colonel George c. Lewis, executive officer of the 95th division, organized reserves, at Oklahoma City, to pre- vent MT. Sayre from delivering his address was an expression of Colonel Lewis personal views.
 Tn the copy of his letter (trans- mitted by MT. Sayre to the war sec retary) it appeared that Colonel Lewis expressed his personal views with reference to certain opponents of military training in schools and colleges" Secretary Davis said.
 Tt is contrary to the policy of the war department to make adverse criticism of any individual or or ganization and no army officer has the right to speak for the war de- partment contrary to its established policy.
 "On the other hand, 1t appears that Colonel Lewis was expressing his individual views as citizen and that he did not even inherently imply that he was expressing the views of the war department.
 Tt is manifestly beyond the power of the war department and, if pos sible, it would be obviously op- posed to the principle of freedom of speech for the war department to at- tempt to control all expressions of opinion that officers of the army may make as private citizens"
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
City Items

Mothers: S7.77 will buy an over- coat for the boy tomorrow at ths New York Sample Shop, S57 Main St. Be early.-Advt. Miss Jean Troop of g Warloclk street underwent a minor operation yesterday at New Britain General hospital.
 Miss Mary J. Toner of New York IS spending the holidays in this city.
 Toasted Sandwiches at Crowelrs, -advt.
 Mss Mabel Bollerer of Maple Hill Is visiting Miss Elsie w. Townsend of Waterbury.
 Laurel Court, O. of A., will hold its annual Christmas party Thurs day evening in Masonic hall. Mem- bers and families have been invited to attend and each member is asked to bring a ten cent gift.
 First Class Torpedoman F. r, Dordelman, who is in charge of U. s. navy recruiting in this city, will spend New Years at his home il Sag Harbor, Long Isand.
 Mrs. B. Miller of 4S Cedar street is confined to her home with ! broken ankle.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
PRISONER REMOVED
Texas Slayer of Thirteen Persons Is Spirited Away From Jail Under Heavy Guard.

Farwell, Tex, Dec. 29 R-George J. Hassell, confessed slayer of IS persons, was spirited away from here last night by officers. He is believed to have been taken to West Texas jail, but the authorities have refused to reveal his whereabouts.
 Suffering from a knife wound near the heart which he inflicted when police discovered the bodies of his wife and her eight children in dug out on his farm. Hassell was taken from the darkensd jail last night.
 The automobile carrying Hassell was followed by another automobile full of heavily armed guards.
 Crowds had gathered yesterday to discuss the crime story related by Hassell. in which he confessed to the killing of his wife and his eight step- children, following a quarrel over the oldest girl, Maude, 14 years old. He also confessed to killing a wom- an and three children in California about 1915.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
Miss Jordan Is Bride
 Of Arthur P. MargelOt

Arthur Paul Margeolt, formerly of 6 Sheffield street, this city, and Miss Alice May Jordan, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John A. Jordan of Cliff ton, N. J., were married Christmas Day at Westminster Presbyterian church, Paterson, N. J.. by Rev. David Hutchinson. The bride was given in marriage by her father.
 Miss Myrtle Hazel Jordan. sister of the bride, was maid of honor and Miss Laura May Jordan. sister of the bride, and Miss Elizabeth Temple were the flower girls, Carl Aaron Margelot, brother of the groom, was best man. The ushers were Charles E. Temple, Ralph Temple. Lester Temple, cousins of the bride, James A. Jordan, a brother of the bride. Adolph Margelot of this city and brother of the groom. and Horace W. Eaves
 MT. and Mrs. Margelot will reside in Clifton, N. J.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
NEW ENGLAND POTATO
 CROP ON INCREASE
Reporting Service Finds Yield Per Acre Per Cent Greater
 Than Last Year.

Wakefield, Mass, Dec. 29.-lR- The New England crop reporting service reports II per cent gain over last year In total production of certified seed potatoes in the north eastern competitive region. With a cut of four per cent in acreage that passed final field inspection, there was a gain of IS per cent in yield per acre. the report said.
 Total production for the region was estimated at 5,515,278 bushels. field run. compared with 4,960,16S for 1925. Maine reported 6,655 acres passing final inspection and Prince Edward Island 7.596. The average yield of all varieties was 345 bushels in Maine and 325 in Prince Edward Island. New Brunswick. with 51 per cent as much acreage and produc- ton as in 1925. reported an estimat- ed production of 322,455 bushels from 1.195 acres
 New York had an estimated total of 225,243 bushels. Vermont, Nova Scotia and New Hampshire were minor units in the region.
 The report said that the season in New York and Maine was none too favorable and the harvesting period was distinctly unfavorable, resulting in considerable disqualifications and losses from rot, i'll shape and un- satisfactory sizes"
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
Policemen Thanked for
 Gifts to Bows and Girls

Chief w. c. Hart today received acknowledgements of the Christmas remembrances of the police depart ment to the Polish Orphanage and the Chidren's Home. Every year the policemen contribute to the Christmas fund of both institutions, $50 being sent to each.
 Sister M. Philomena, supervisor at the Polish Orphanage, sent the fol- lowing letter: '"The sisters and orphans of the Polish Orphanage herewith extend their most sincere thanks to the New Britain police department for their kind and most liberal donation of $50 to the or phans for Christmas.
 "The gift is greatly appreciated and words cannot express the grat- titude which we feel. All we can say is that we hope the Almighty God shall repay your kindness and generosity hundred fold"
 Rev. Dr. J. E. Klingberg. superin- tendent of the Children's Home sent the following card:
 Your contribution to the Chil- dren's Home has been received to- day with sincere gratitude. An ack- knowledgement will follow this mo- tice as soon as possible
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
STRANGLER AT LARGE
Two Women and Baby Killed by Fiendish Slayer in Kansas City in Past Three Days.

Kansas City, Dec 29 Pt-Faced with the deaths by strangulation of two women and baby within the last three days, Kansas City police today were attempting to link them with similar murders in other cities recently.
 No clues had been found in the deaths of Mrs. Germania Harpin, 2S, and her eight months old son, Robert, who were found dead late yesterday with pieces of knotted cloth drawn tightly around their throats, nor in the death Monday of Mrs. Bonnie Pace, 23.
 At the homes of both women a 'room-for- sign was displayed and officers point out that similar signs were displayed at homes in Council Bluffs, Ia.; Portland, Ore. and Seattle, Wash, where women were strangled.
 Edward Catterlin, chief of police of Council Bluffffs. wired local au- thorities today in an effort to connect the Kansas City deaths with that of Mrs. John Berard here. Mrs. Der ards body was found stuffed behind a stove in her home after she had been strangled to death.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
Norwalk Mayor Called
 As Defense Witness

Bridgeport, Dec. 29 P-Mayor Thomas Robbins of Norwalk has becL summoned as a defense wit ness in the trial before Judge AL fred C. Baldwin and a jury in the criminal superior court in the case of Louis Novack of Norwalk. Nov acl; pleaded not guilty to six counts charging violation of the liquor laws. He was one of eighteen ar rested in November by state police In a wholesale raid in Norwalk The arrests were made on warrants issued by States Attorney William H. Comley.
 Two jurors were selected at the morning session of court.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
Must Work Steadily
 And Support Family

In police court this morning, James Stewart, eolored, aged 39, of 59 Hartford avenue, pleaded not guilty to the charge of non-support of his wife and two children, and Judge filling continued the case in charge of the probation officer.
 Stewart said he earns S24 to S27 weekly when he works steadily and gives his entire pay to his wife, yet she complains when he asks for s1 to spend. When he works short time he asks only 50 cents. He said his wife pays $50 for stockings and $40 or s45 for her coats, and he cannot understand her reason for complaining about him.
 Mrs. Stewart testified that she she does not receive enough money to manage the household. They have been married 2 years and have two children. Judge filling remarked that Stewart apparently does not care to work steadily. T will see what the probation officer can do for you." the judge said, ordering continuance for one month.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29

At Court of Probate held at New Britain within and for the Probate Dis trict of Berlin. in the County of Hart ford and State of Connecticut, on the eSth day of December A. D. 1928.
 Present. Bernard F. Gaifney, Judge.
 Upon the exhibition to this Court Of the agreement whereby Mrs. Florence OHearn of the first part gives in adop- ton to Frank F, Lindherg and Ruth Lindberg of the Second Part her minor female child under the age of fourteen wears to wit. about 2 years of age, re- siding in the Town of New Britain to become theirs hy aiopton;-it is
 ORDERED: That q hearing upon said agreement be had at the Probate Office In said New Britain on the fth day of Ianrary A D. 1927. at 9 o'clock, in tho forenoon. and that notice be given to all persons interested to appear at said hearing and show cause. If any they have, why said agreement should not be approved, hy publishing copy of this order in the New Britain Herald. a newspaper having q circulation in said district, and by hosting a copy of this order on the public sign-post of the Town of New Britain in the County of Hartford In the State of Connecticut, nearest to the place ot residence of said rhild at lcost slx days before the day herein before assigned by this Court for said hearing.
 BERNARD F. GAFFNEY, Judge
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
WHEELER PLEDGES
 ENFORCEMENT AID.
Calls on Coolidge to Discuss
 Prohibition

Washington, Dec. 2s R-Wayne B. Wheeler, of the Anti-Saloon league, went to the White House to- day and directed President Coolidge's attention, among other things, to persons he said had joined the pro- hibition force, only to resign later and become wet propagandists-
 After his call he cited the resig nation of Nathaniel Harben, of New York, who yesterday left the post of assistant district attorney in New York, asserting there were 22,000 places in that city where liquor Is sold. If such a condition exists. Mr. Wheeler said, Harben's department is dismal failure and the whole group should resign" An honest ef- fort by competent officials, he said. would change such situation in a. short time.
 The dry leader expressed himself as in favor of formulas which would make alcohol undrinkable but not poisonous, but at the same time he said the existence of such a non- poisonous adulterating process had not been proved.
 Alcohol has been poisoned ever since 1906, MT. Wheeler said. when certain concerns started the practice to avoid the high taxes on drinking alcohol.
 Tt is nothing new" he said, land those people who now wish to violate the law and obtain booze, are merely committing suicide"
 MT. Wheeler said he had pledged the president the support of friends of the 18th amendment" in every effort of the administration to apply the Eolstead act,
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
PROBABLY SUICIDE
Empty Stateroom is Mute Evidence of Death in Long Island Sound of Massachusetts Man.

a Massachusetts Man.
 Providence. R. l., Dec. 29 R-A vacant stateroom on the steamer Lexington. in from New York today. was found to contain the effect of Winthrop M Foster. formerly of 8 Mason street, Winchester, Mass, and led the police to suspect another case of suicide in Long Island Sound. A Massachusetts automobile registra- tion card, found in a billfold on the bed, indicated that Foster had re- gently been in Garden City. N. r., with an address in care of John H. Mills. 10S Salisbury avenue, there. Foster signed the ships register with the name "A. B. Carney" but his name and the Garden City ad- dress were written on the back of the ticket, which was left in the billfold.
 There was no money in the bill fold found on the bed by Lieut.. James E. Murray, after Howard Bosworth, agent for the Colonial line, had reported a passenger miss ing. Foster. or Carney, came on board at New York without attract ing the attention of officers of the Lexington, and no description of the passenger was available to the po- lice. The stateroom door was found locked with the key inside with the window open a little way. The fact that the door was locked on the in- side delayed discovery of, a missing passenger until long after docking and the order for the search of the steamer was given this morning.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
Sargent Prefers Charges
 Against Cong, TaylOr

Washington, Dec. 29 R - The charges that Representative Tay- Tor, republican. Tennessee, solicited campaign funds from federal office- holders, have been referred by At torney General Sargent to district attorneys for eastern and western Tennessee, Senator Couzens, repub- lican. of Michigan. was advised to- day by the department of justice.
 Senator Couzens is chairman of the senate civil service committee, which inquired into the subject re- gently, and the attorney general advised him that evidence adduced by the committee had been re- ferred to the district attorneys for such action as seemed warranted.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
HUNGRY BIRDS IN NEED 0F CRUMBS
Public Urged to Aid Them in
 Feeding

Hartford. Dec. 29 RIThe ice
 storm in this and other sections of
 the state has rendered it virtually
 impossible for birds to obtain food
 from natural sources such as weed stalks. tree branches and the seeds that lie on the ground under dead leaves or in moss. Persons inter-
 ested in conservation of wild life in this city today ss' ed an appeal for the scattering of crumbs. seeds and suet where birds may obtain food while the present coating of ice re- mains. Thousands of birds die an- nually through starvation during periods such as this and 1t is felt that food scattered now will save this suffering and depletion of bird
 life in the state. Superintendent
 John w. Titcomb of the state fish and game department said today that great good could be accom-
 plished through the placing of food for birds at this time.
 He said that the department Is urging fish and game clubs through
 out the state to undertake this work and that individuals are cooperating heartily.
 One man near Stonington reports that he is feeding flock of 1900 quail and several others are feeding pheasants. The department has ob- taiDed a s1nply of barn-swee Dinps
 which are being distributed where needed for birds.
 Superintendent Titcomb advises that the snow be tramped down be- fore food Is spread on it where
 possible because otherwise the seeds lost to the birds.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
Man and His Wife Held
 For Theft of 300 Watches

New Haven. Dec. 29 R-Walter T. Good, and his wife, of West Haven, are being held on technical charges of idleness. in bonds of 3D. 900 each pending further investiga- ton into the theft of 300 five dollar watches of the New Haven Clock company. Good is an inspector of the company. Alleged to have been the fence" through whom the goods were disposed. Edson Oakes of Bos- ton is being held in that city pend- ing extradition proceedings.
 Boston police found many watch es which since have been identified as those stolen from the clock com- pany in Oakes' room in Boston. They also claim to have found letter which is said to have incrim- mated Good and his wife.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
Find Arctic Owl in
 Ships Refrigerator

Portland, Maine, Dec. 29.-P}- An Arctic owl was discovered in the ice box of the steamer West Eldara by customs officials while the ship was being searched for contraband whether the owl had flown into the refrigerating rooms for little Arc tic comfort or whether it was one captured at sea and was being pre- served for a future meal.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
Winchester Reduces
 Price of Its Shells

New Haven. Dec. % R}-Present 10 Wprices of certain raw materials and satisfactory years business have resulted in a reduction in prices of loaded shells and metallic am- intuition of to 10 per cent respect lively, by the Winchester Repeating Arms company. The announcement of the reduction, effective January 3, was made by Frank G. Drew, president of the company, today dur ing the annual meeting of Winches- ter salesmen.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
SINGERS OF TODAY AS
 GOOD AS OLD TIMERS
This is Opinion Put Forth By Dr.. Harold Butler of Syracuse
 University

Rochester. N. r.. Dec. 29 R- Singers of those good old days re- called by persons who disparage the present actually sang no better than singers today, in the opinion of Dr. Harold L. Butler of Syracuse uni- versity.
 As president of the Music Teach ers' National association, Dr. Butler today addressed the association's convention. and took issue with pes- simists.
 No doubt" he said. ''an indi- vidual artist here and there was really greater. but on the average, think our present day singers are capable Of holding their own with the average of any period.
 Today. he said. the singer can no longer "get by on a beautiful voice alone, but must have musicianship, broad general education. a greatly broadened scale of color, fine inter- pretive ability. skill in characteriza- tion and declamation equal to that of the best actor.
 Roy D. Welch of Northampton. Mass made a plea that school and college students should be ''let alone with music" He urged that teachers refrain from missionary persuasion and apologies" which often have the effect of "hopelessly ruining students appreciation" as, he pointed out, Is often done in the treatment of literature
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
Aged Employe Killed
 In Baltimore House Fire

Baltimore, Dec. 29 CP-One life was lost in a fire which destroyed the home of T. Nelson Strother, banker and broker, at Ruxton, a suburb early today. Valuable paint ings and art treasures were burned. The cook, an aged negress who had been in the employ of the family for 35 years, was trapped on the third floor and perished. Mrs. Eli Swift, the housekeeper, was rescued from the second floor by men who climbed up a waterspout and lowered her to the ground Other servants fled in their night clothes.
 The Strother family is in Europe.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At Court of Probate holden at New Britain, within and for the District Of Berlin In the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut. on the 27th day of December A. D. 1926
 Present Bernard F. Gaffney, Esq. Judge. On motion Of Conrad Fisk of said Berlin, as Administrator on the Estate of Julia Fisk late of Berlin, with in said district deceased,
 This Court doth decree that siS months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate 10 exhibit their claims az inst the same to the Admin istrator and directs that public notice be riycn of this order by advertising in q newspaper published in said New Brit ain. and having a circulation in sid district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in said Town Of Berlin, nearest the place where the de- ceased last dwelt.
 Cer'irr1 from Record
 BERNARD F. GAFFNEY, Judge.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
Providence Survey Is
 To Re Undertaken

Providence, R. l., Dee. 29 P(-The Providence Chamber of Commerce has been requested, in a resolution passed recently at a joint meeting of it's directors and a special committee of local business men. to retain the services of the new division Of muni- cipal and industrial research of the Massachusetts Institute of Technol- ogy to assist in an advisory capacity in proposed industrial survey of Providence and it's environs.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
BLACK PLAGUE
Epidemic Taking 100 Per Cent Toll
 in MOnGOlia

Irkitsk, Siberia, Dec. 29 P-An epidemic of black plague, taking a hundred per cent mortality toll, has broken out on the Mongolian steppes near Irkitsk. The govern ment has sent nlrdica, expedition to the stricken area.
 Prof. Skorodumov, noted epidem- ologist. says that the disease is spread by small mammals called ierobaa, or jumping hares, which abound on the stetpes.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
SPALLA IS DEFEATED

Hamburg, Germany, Dec. 29 R - Hans Breitenstraeter, former German heavyweight champion. defeated Giuseppe Spalla on points in heavy hitting ten-round bout here last night. Spalla is a brother of the former European champion, Erminio Spalla.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
STOREY AT RIALTO THEATER

Patrolman Thomas c. Storey has been detailed by Chief Hart to do duty at the new Rialto theater on Broad street, and Patrolman Alfred Tanguay, who has been on the mo- torcycle detail. will resume night pa- trol duty for the winter on January i.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS i-BURIAl LOTS. MONUMENTS s-DEATH NOTICES
 s-FLOR1STS
 4-FUNERAL DIRECTORS e-IAsT AND FOUND 6-PERSONALS
 7-STORE ANNOUNCEMENT
 AUTOMOBILES S-AUTO AND TRUCK AGENCIES 9-AUTOS AND TRUCKS FOR SALE lO-AUTOMuBIl-Es FOR EXCHANGE ll-AUTO PARTS AND ACCESSORIES I2-AuTOMOBII.ES WANTED l3-AuTOS-TAX1 SERVICE EXCHANGES TO LET is-MoTORCYcLEs AND BICYCLES CLES-BICYCLES WANTEL l7-SERVICE STATIONS REPAIRING
 BUSINESS SERVICE 1s-BARBERs HAIRys MAssEusB AND CONTRACT 20-BUslNEss SERVICE RENDERED 2l-uENTISTS 22-DREssMAKlNG MILLINERY 23-DYEING & CLEANING 24-INSURANC G-ALL KINDS PATENT ATTORNEYS REMOVING. TRUCKING. BAGGAGE PAPER HANGING 2s-PLUMBING. HEATG, METAL WORK EXPRESSING AND TAILORING 30-PRINr'B, JOBB'G STATIONERY l-PROFESSlONAL SERVICES 32-REPAIRING & PIANO TUNING 23-WANTED TO RENDER SERVICES
 EDUCATIONAL 34-CORRESPUNpENC COURSE 3s DANCING TEACHERS 36-INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL 37-IACAL PRIVATE INSTRUCTORS ED--INSTRNCTORs UNEMPLOYMENT AGENclEs
 EMPLOYMENT WANTED WANTED WOMEN WANTED 43-HELP-MEN OR WOMEN A. SITUATIONS WANTED-- MEN WANTED-WOMEN
 FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES STOCKS. BONDS 4S-MONEY LOANED 49-WANTED-TO BORROW
 LIVE STOCK AND SWINE 51-DOGS. CATS, PETS POULTRY SUPPLIES VEHICLES STOCK
 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE MATERIALS & OFFICE EQUIP. bS-FARM AND DAIRY PRODUCTS 5g-FEFD AND FUEL sU-FERTILlZERS, SEEDS, PLANTS 6l-FOOTWEAR AND CLOTHING e2-GOOD THINGS TO EAT 3-HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES 64-MACHINERY. ELEC.. & TOOLS s5- s5-MERCHANDIsE AT THE STORES 6e-MusIcAL INSTRUMENTS 6l l-B-RADIO s7-WATCHEs DIAMONDS, JEwELRY ARTICLES TO BUY
 REAL ESTATE FOR RENT & TENEMENTs PLACES FOR RENT 71-DESK ROOM AND OFFICES 72-FARM FOR RENT FOR RENT FOR RENT FABRICATION PLACES FOR RENT & STORAGE 77-WANTED-TO RENT
 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE ESTATE  S0-BLDG & BUSINESS PROPERTY Sl-BUIIufNG LOTS FOR SALE S2-FARMS FOR SALE S3-HOUSES FOR SALE s4-SHORE PLACES FOR SALD 85-SUBURBAN FOR SCALE S6-REAL ESTATD FOR EXCHANGE SERIAL ESTATD WANTED
 ROOMS. BOARD AND HOTELS  S9-ROOMS FOR RENT BEDROOMS AND BOARD 91 1-ROOMS FOR HOUsEKEEPING 3,-WHERE TO DINE s-WANTED-BOARD OR LODGING
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29

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