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New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
MRS. VANDERBILT ASKS
 FOR HER DOWRY RIGHTS
If Payment Is Made. Bills Against
 Estate Cannot Be

Newport, R. |. Oct. 27 P-Mrs. Gloria Vanderbilt today petitioned the Portsmouth, R. L, town coun- cil sitting as a probate court. for her dowry rights in the estate of the late Reginald c. Vanderbilt, an allowance of $2,o00 q month and the proceeds of an auction sale. The sale was to dispose of furnishings, farm equipment and horses Of Sandy Point farm, the Vanderbilt summer estate, and the farm itself 10 Moses Taylor.
 Counsel for James R. Deering, eXecutor of the estate, said he had asserted that there were bills to- talling $l00,0n0 against the Wander bilt estate and that, if Mrs, Wander hilt's petition were allowed, these bills could not be met Mrs. Van derbilt was here last week with her sister, Mrs. Benjamin Thaw, Jr., but was not expected at this afternoons hearing.
 Mir. Deering announced last month that the personal estate was insult ficient to pay the debts, meet the expenses of the funeral, support the family or pay for the settlement of the estate. A trust fund of five mil lion dollars. left by Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt went in equal shares to Reginald Vanderbilt's two daughters, Mrs, Harry Gushing, and the infant, Gloria.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
LIQUOR DEALER TELLS
 ABOUT PAYING GRAFT
Declares He Slipped $50 Bill Into Glove of Major Owen in
 Chicago.

Chicago, Oct. 27 Rl-The name of Major Percy Owen. former prohibi- ton director for Illinois. was linked directly with graft payments in tes- .imony today in the trial of Major Owen and Lowell B. Mason, state senator, charged with conspiracy to violate the prohibition law.
 Harry Schlau, indicted wine deal CT, testified that the first bribe was a $50 bill which he slipped into Major Owens glove, and that the largest single collection of graft involved in the illegal release of more than l. C00,000 gallons of sacramental wine was S1,G0O, which he divided with Major Owen.
 T put the $50 bill in Owens glove as I called on him in my auto mobile to take him home from his office" testified Schlau, who has known Major Owen twenty years. Here is fifty dollars, Perc' I said What for?' Owen asked. For your service I told him."
 Schlau said that the "service" con- sisted of Major Owen appointing as special prohibition agents Albert F. Bennett and Bernard Rumps, who also have been indicted. to have charge of inspection of sacramental wine.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
TOM TAGGART APPEARS
 BEFORE GRAND JURY
Charles Greenhouse Also Testifics Today in Indiana Politics
 Probe

Indianapolis, Oct. 27. - P - Thomas Taggart, for years a power in democratic circles, and Charles A Greenhouse, democratic national committeeman for Indiana, appear ed today before the Marion county grand jury, investigating charges of political corruption in the state.
 They were in the jury room for about fifteen minutes. They were followed by William H. Armitage, local republican politician and Boyd Gurley, managing editor of the h. dianapolis Times.
 It was believed Taggert and Greenhouse were asked if they knew of any effort by the Ku Klux Klan to get power within the democratic banks. The grand jury investigation hinges around statements alleged to have been made by D. C. Stephen son, in which he asserted that the Klan controlled some democratic and republican politicians while he was grand dragon of the hooded or der a few years ago.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
City Items

Louis Putterman, through Attor- ney H. H. Milkowitz, has instituted action for $125 against NJ. Sidotti and Alfred Sidotti of Plainville. Deputy Sheriff Martin H. Horwitz served the papers.
 St, Elmo lodge, No. 21, Knights of Pythias, will confer the third de- gree, Rank of Knight, on 12 esquires tonight. The ceremony will begin at 8 o'clock in Judas hall. A program of entertainment has been arranged in conjunction with the exemplifica- ton.
 A son was born October 25 to Mir. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Roberts of Hartford. Mrs. Roberts before her marriage was Miss Inger D. Earnest of this city.
 Members of Unity Rebekah lodge will meet to sew Thursday afternoon at Odd Fellows hall on Arch street.
 Alfred Miller of Lake Court is q patient at the Hartford hospital
 Miss Elizabeth Fox, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Frank R. Fox of Fair view street underwent an operation for appendicitis sthis morning at the Now Britain General hospital,
 The regular meeting of Pride Circle, No. 10, Lady Foresters, will be held Thursday evening at 7:S0 o'clock in Judd's hall. After the meeting a Halloween party will be held.
 Judge W F. Mangan is in New York today on business.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
BODY IS REQUIRED
New London Mans Will Neccssitates Moving Remains From Catholic to Protestant Cemetery.

New London. Conn, Oct. 27 GPl- To carry out the wishes expressed in his will, admitted to probate Sep tember 27, 1925. the body of John r. Perry who died at the age of 73 on September 10, 1925, was yes terday disinterred at St. Mary's cemetery here and today laid to rest In Jordan cemetery Waterford, with Rev. Philip M. Kerridge, pastor of St. James Episcopal church officiat- ing.
 The previous interment had fol- lowed solemn requiem high mass at St. Mary's Star of the Sea church. Today's services and burial were ar ranged by John w. Perry, son Of the deceased, named as executor in the will, to carry out specific provisions m the instrument designating the latter cemetery as his final resting place. Family difficulties involving litigation, had preceded today's de- velopments.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
Girls of Two Types
 Have San Carlos Debut

New York, Oct 27 P-Two American artists in the San Carlo Opera company this season have ca reers in marked contrast. . Rose des Rosters, who sings Mar guerite in Faust, is a French-Cana- dian girl from Holyoke, Mass. Miss Rosters struggled for years against the poverty that stalked an orphaned family of 19 children, of whom she was the youngest. After singing in theaters and bands for a time 10 earn a livelihood, she was found by wealthy Holyoke woman, and sent to Paris to complete her career.
 In contrast is the i7-year-old Bos- ton society girl. Lucretia Goddard, who made her operatic debut also as Marguerite in Faust. She Is so- prano, whose achievements have been attended by every assistance from her wealthy and influential family.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
REPUBLICAN NOMINATED
 ON DEMOCRATIC TICKET
Bridgeport Party Finds Mistake After All Ballots Have
 Been Printed

Hartford, Conn. Oct 27 R- Deputy Secretary of State Elmer H. Lounsbury received today from John A. Cornell, formerly chairman of the democratic town committee Of Bridgeport letter in which Mr. Cornell stated that through mistake the democratic convention of Fair- field county nominated a republican, Louis A. Abriola. when 1t was in- tended to select the nominees brother, Antonio Abriola, who Is a democrat. Mir. Cornell suggested that new ballots with the error in the name of the candidate for sher- if corrected, should be printed for each of the towns in the county.
 Mir. Lounsbury took the matter up with Attorney General Healy who decided that the electors who wished to vote for Antonio instead of his brother Louis A., must write the name of Antonia in the blank column.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
Desertion Grounds of
 Husbands Divorce Suit

Suit for divorce on the grounds of desertion has been brought against Annie Melviua Russell Of Barnesdale by James T. Russell of -,Jacquet River. New Brunswick, Can ada, Constable Fred Wrinkle served the papers and the writ is return able the third Tuesday of April, 1927, in the Court of Divorce and Matrimonial Cause at Fredericton, County of York, New Brunswick, Canada.
 The plaintiff Is represented by Weldon and Mclean of St. Johns, New Brunswick, while Attorney Cyril Gaffney Is looking after the plaintiffs interests in this city The plaintiff in his complaint sets forth that the couple were married on June 1, 1903. at Jacquet River. They have not been living together for several years. They have no chil- dren.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
NAMES OF 3l ON
 MORALS BLACKLIST
Clerk of Court Recommends
 DeletiOn of Voting Records.

Thirty-one names of New Britain persons convicted at the last term of superior court for crimes involv- ing moral turpitude, have been for warded by the court clerk to the reg istrars of voters with a recommen- dation that they be stricken from the voting list in accordance with law.
 Included are two violators Of the liquor law, but the registrars have found one of the duo is not on the voting list.
 At next Tuesdays election 16,574 voters will be eligible to participate. This is 59 more than took part in the spring election. A total of BIT voters were admitted since the spring balloting, but deaths and re- movals from the city cut down the actual increase in the lists. By wards, the number eligible to vote follows:
 First ward: 178o men, 14S0 wom- en, 3260 total; Second ward: 1922 men, s79 women, 2201 total; Third ward: I'll men, 1547 women, 325S total: Fourth ward: 1928 men, 751 women. 2079 total: Fifth ward: 1755 men, 714 women, 2469 total; Sixth ward: 2138 men, 1928 women. S366 total. Grand total are; 10,034 men. 6,599 women.
 The registrars and selectmen will meet next Monday from a. m. to p. m. to admit as electors persons whose qualifications matured since the last session. There are three on the list to be made.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
Eat Apples Next Week
 Advice to KiManians

The members of the Kiwanis club were asked today by Philo T. Platt. state commissioner of agriculture, to eat apples next week. The letter suggesting that the fruit which is sometimes said to have caused the downfall of the first man, again be elevated to a position of prominence, gastronomically speaking, was sent to Secretary Harry Vessels, and called attention to National Apple Week.
 Mention was made by Elmer w. Pape of q dinner dance to be given November 10 at the Newington Grange hall. Frank Tinsdale of Hartford spoke of a joint meeting of the Hartford, New Britain, Waterbury and Manchester clubs at the Bond Hotel. November 1. Arthur Berg spoke on 100 per cent meet ing being planned for November r, Rev. Dr. A. A. Ahlqust spoke on the meaning ofEKiwanis and the obliga- tions of members 10 their clubs.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
BINGHAM DENIES
 BRAGDON CHARGES
Statement by MiddletoWn Man
 Called False

Hartford, Oct. 27 P-Senator Hiram Bingham has f1atly denied the charge brought by Attorney George H. Bragdon of Middletowr, that the senator and republican state central committeeman, Wilson s. Reynolds, of that city. had made efforts to prevent his appointment to the prohibition enforcement squad because he was too strong for enforcing law"
 Tt is perfectly ridiculous story" the senator said here last evening. When asked for his opin- ion concerning a proposed investi- gatlon of his alleged actions he said; q will be glad to have any investigation anyone may care to make"
 Senator Bingham said that quite some time ago Mr. Bragdon had written to him about the matter and he had communicated with MT. Reynolds but that he had not heard from MT Bragdon 'in long time"
 He said that the Middletown at torney had not made any charges of this nature directly to him but had taken a roundabout means of send ing to the press a statement made by some other person who said that he had heard all this"
 As for the charge that he had said that he didn't want Bragdon in office because he was too strong for enforcement, the senator said that it was absolutely untrue and per fectly ridiculous"
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
BULLISH MARKET IS DEVELOPED TODAY
Penn. Dividend Increase Has
 Some Effect

New York. Oct. 27 LP,--Rising of the Pennsylvania railroad common stock dividend from a $ to a ! per cent annual basis. following close upon the publication of favorable third quarterly earnings reports by the United States Steel and General Motors Corporations, today revived bullish enthusiasm in the stock market, score Of issues moving up 2 to points on an enlarged volume Of trading.
 The higher Pennsylvania rate and the declaration yesterday of a S3 cash extra on Norfolk and western aroused hopes of increases by South ern Pacific and other carriers before the end of the year. Buying of the rails also was stimulated by the tabulation Of statistics on September earnings, showing that the first 33 roads 10 report had total net oper- ating income of S73,65l ,OO0. as com pared with S69,494.0 in the same month last year. Pennsylvania com- mon crossed 5T to the highest price since 1917, Atlantic Coast Line jumped nearly points and Illinois Central and Delaware and Hudson 8 each.
 Early weakness of some of the low priced motors was based on tho speculative belief that the seasonal slackening in the fourth quarter would be more pronounced than usual, and that severe competition would result in further cuts in prices and resultant decreases in earnings The weekly steel trade reviews stressed the sharp falling off for steel from the automo- tive and building industries, but this was partly offset by market factor on the steel shares by higher scrap and pig iron prices in the Pennsyl- vania district
 Leading commission houses re- ported that professional traders con- tinued to dominate trading with public buying showing a moderate increase but centering largely in high grade investment shares The prospect of easy money rates for some time to come stimulated pool activity in a few issues in which special developments are believed pending.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
Farmer Turns Out Prize
 Sculpture as Hobby

Galesburg. H.. Oct. 27 R-A far mer whose hobby Is sculpture is Ben Cable, who has turned out some models that have received high praise from art critics, His latest piece "Homeward Bound" was cast in bronze and was the only such ex- hlbit to be accepted for the all- Illinois art show now being held in Chicago,
 MT. Cable farms several hundred acres of land few miles south of here. His studio adioins his resi- dence and in his spare hours when the spirit moves" him. he turns to his clay modelling. Animals and birds have received his chief atten- tion.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
Danbury Man Suing for
 Alleged Loss From Fire

panbury Conn., Oct. 27 IP|- George N. Carrine, plaintiff in a suit against a group of insurance com panies to collect S5O,O0o insurance on his factory, destroyed by fire in May, 1925, testified in the superior court here today that his loss in the fire was s56,O72.SS. The insurance companies refused to pay the poll cies carried on factory and contents. alleging that false statements as 10 the loss had been presented. Mir. Carrine testified today that the hg- ures were compiled from memory, the entire plant having been de- stroyed. More than two hundred witnesses have been summoned in the case.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
Bonds of S40O,0OO Are
 To Be Issued by ComDany

Hartford, Conn, Oct. 27 OPl-rhe Danbury Power and Transportation company which has succeeded to the property of the Danbury and Bethel Street Railway company has asked the comptroller's office for advice as to the course to be taken to have the bonds of the new com pany registered by the comptroller. The company has been given au- thority by the state to issue bonds to the amount of Sj00,OO0 and, it is stated in the letter received by the comptroller, that it IS the intention of the company to issue S4O0,000 of these bonds. Deputy Comptroller E. H. Wilkins has turned over the communication to Attorney General Healy for instructions,
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
Fake Message to Mother
 Saving Her Son Is Hurt

Mrs. R. L, Rirnbaum of 2A4 Wash ington street complained that some one telephoned to her yesterday that her son had been Injured In an &C., cident in Hartford and on investl- gatton she found the report un- founded.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
Asks Compensation for
 Rash Outbreak nn R0dy

A hearing was held yesterday be- fore Compensation Commissioner Leo Noonan on the case of Emil GaSnon of Bristol, who claims com pensation for disability. The claim ant asserted that while he was en- ployed on a ball bearing grinding machine at the New Departure Mfg. Co.,, he became afflicted with rash which spread over his face and scalp and also attacked his chest and back and that it was caused by his daily contact with the oil and grinding compound. He claimed compensation for disability since October ?, and also for medical at tention.
 The claimant was not represented by counsel Attorney Harry Gins burg of this city represented the New Departure Co.,, and the Indemnity Insurance Co. The defendant set forth that there was no sign of the rash on the arms or thighs, the most logical places for it's appearance, If it came from contact with oils and the grinding compound. The claim ant had one specialist with him, while the defendant produced three. Through men in the department. il was brought out by the defendant that the rash was present when he started to work for the company r months ago. Commissioner Noonan reserved decision.
 Ferran a C. tala of 49S Main street, this city, has been awarded $12.26 a week for fl and six-tenths weeks, by Compensation Commis- sioner Noonan. The claim was in- stitut d against Landers, Frary & Clark for the loss of the use of the left arm to the extent of 20 per cent
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
PLANS OF TEMPLE CHOSEN BY MASONS
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toward the rear. with the lodge and ante rooms around the entrance end of the lodge room. The tiler's room which Is In reality the entry to the lodge room. is of ample size for the average tiler. This room would be provided with lockers and drawers, about one or two large drawers and one or two lockers or small cup boards for each lodge. or other Ma sonic body occupying the room.
 Switchboards controlling all lights in each lodge room are located in- side the lodge room near the en- trance door.
 Convenient to the lodge room is located a committee room. This room could also be used as an ex- animation room, and for other lodge work.
 The library Is placed back Of the card room and is provided with built-in bookcases.
 A service staircase Is located at the southwest corner of the build ing, running from basement to the second floor mezzanine story. This staircase also answers the purpose of fire exit, to meet with the city and state ordinances, and would also do away with the necessity of fire escapes. which would detract from the appearance of the build ing.
 In the basement, which at the front of the building Is about six feet above the grade, is located the banquet hall, 43-6X64 feet in size. It is so planned that it can be easily subdivided in order to accommo- date organizations of various sizes. If thought advisable a stage could be added to this room.
 On the left hand side of the ban quet hall is placed a small dining room. The kitchen is advantageous ly situated convenient to the ban quet hall and with direct entrance from the stair hall.
 A spacious lobby Is arranged to give good circulation of large gath orings. Ample coat racks are pro- vided in this lobby. Opening from the lobby to the right is a ladies parlor.
 At the northwest corner of the building is located the boiler room. It is designed for a sectional boiler with oil burner attached.
 Passing up the spacious staircase to the second floor one enters large reception room. From this room one passes through the tiler's room to the large lodge room 5S feet by 65 feet, inches in size. It is designed in the Grecian Doric style of archi- lecture in keeping with the exterior of the building. It has a clear story above the cornice with leaded glass windows on the sides and ends. The height of the room as designed is twenty four feet at the center and nineteen feet high at the sides. below the clear story.
 At the rear is a room for officers, storage room, vault and fire exit staircase.
 Ample coat and toilet accommoda- tions are provided for on each floor, as well as ample storage rooms.
 On the second story mezzanine floor are placed three committee rooms, choir and organ space, organ and choir gallery.
 A private staircase from the sec ond floor lodge room leads to the floor to organ gallery.
 A modern and ample system of would be installed to properly ventilate the building.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
ON POLICE EIDTTTR

Mrs. Erickson of 66 Cottage Place reported 10 Sergeant Rival at [ o'clock this morning that her son, Hiding, aged 23, drove to Hartford last night and although his car was in the garage this morning he had not returned.
 Michael Patrus of 154 Kelsey street reported at 1925 last night that his automobile was stolen in the rear Of City Hall.
 Adam kavolchik of q Clark street reported that a man whom he does not know assaulted him as he was entering his home last night, scratching his face.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
FOUR CITIES HOLD
 NAVY DISCREPANCIES
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day, the 6Sth anniversary of Theo- dore Roosevelt's birth, has been set aside for observance through out the country as Navy day.
 Ships were thrown open to the public in coastal towns and cities, several ceremonials planned. and radio programs arranged for the occasion.
 The day was originally named to counteract any sentiment against the navy as q reaction to the war, but after the death of former President Roosevelt was designated as a tribute to him. Mir. Roosevelt always took great pride in the navy, and was known as it's mod ernizer.".
 Feature events on the program here were a public Roosevelt memorial meeting at town hall un- der auspices of the Women's Roose- welt Memorial association, and the laying Of the keel of the new light cruiser Pensacola at Brooklyn navy yard. Mrs. Douglas Robinson and Rear Admiral Charles P. Plunkett were down for the principal speeches at the memorial service.
 William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor. agreed to drive the first rivet in the keel of the cruiser Pensacola at Brooklyn navy yard. The Pensacola, sister ship to the Salt Lake City. now under construction at Philadel- phia, will take two years to build.
 Tonight, navy day programs, in cluding tributes to Roosevelt, will be broadcast by Secretary of the Navy Curtis D. Wilbur, Lieutenant Com mander Richard E. Byrd and Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., and others. A dinner will be given by the Roose- welt Memo orial association in Roose- welt house, birthplace of the former president, at 28 East Twentieth street. At this. dinner the Roosevelt medal for distinguished work will be awarded to Rear Admiral William g. Sims, former United States Senator Albert J. Beverbridge, and Daniel Beard, head of the Boy Scouts.
 The annual Navy Day program in Washington includes the broadcast ing of speeches and a typical day aboard ship" over q hook-up of nineteen radio stations. The Radio Corporation of America will in ad- dition broadcast a musical program by the Navy band over stations WGY, Schenectady; WIZ, New York, and WBz, Springfield.
 Radio HOok-up.
 The 19-station hook-up includes the following: WTIC, Hartford, Conn; woe, Davenport, Iowa: WRC Washington; WEEI, Boston; WTAG, Worcester, WWJ, Detroit; KFs, St. Louis; WGR, Buffalo; WSAI, Mason, Ohio; WEI, Philadelphia; WCAE, Pittsburgh; WEAR, Providence; WEAR, New York; WILT, Philadel- phia; WTAN1, Cleveland NGN. Chi cago; WCCO, Minneapolis; kWKC. Kansas City, and WCSH. Portland, Maine.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
RED ARMY BANQUETS
President And Other Officers Deliver Addresses-RaiSe Purse For Sick Man In Hospital.

Sixty members of the Red Army of Everymans Bible class attended 3. banquet, the first social function of the season for the class. at the Y. NJ. c. A., last evening. Clarence Hayward, general. presided.
 Entertainment was furnished by the Eagle Serenaders. Brief talks were given by President Clarence C. Palmer. Past President B. F. Arm strong, Vice president William c. Hotchkiss and Ensign Carl Fredrfck- son of the Salvation. Army.
 A contribution was taken up for Charles A. R. Cooper. a former gen. eral of the White army, who under went a serious operation at the New Britain general hospital Monday eve ming.