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Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-13

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.arc ants in the sugar. What am |
going to do? And, surely enough as
Uncle Wiggilv looked, he say about
forty-leven ants in the sugar bowl.
What shall | do2'' cried Nurse
Jane again.
why. ask them to please get out
OF our sugar, msered Mr.. Long
ears.
AS if they would pet ont for the
asking" shifted Nurse Jane.
.'Of course they viii. said Uncle
Wiggilv. " Here, let me try, 50
bending over the sugar bowl where
the ants were crawling about. Uncle
Wiggily made "A low and polite bow
aud said: "Pieasc get out Of Nurse
James sugar bowl. little ants.
"Oh, i, this sugar. " spoke up
one Of the ants.
"Of course. it 5 sugar, said Tn
Gle Wiggilv. "What did YOU sup
pose?
I'VE thought it was snow. went
on the ant who had first spoken
&" Didn I we?' and he turned 10 the
forty-tcn others. "Didn t we think
il was snow
Sure, = was the answer and then
the head ant spoke on, saving: 1--WE
50 much wanted to slide down Hill
% snow. but always il has been too
ccld and freezing for US. If we only
summer snow il would have been all
right. All during the winter We
have been looking for warm SNOW,
but none could wc find. -
"Until just nov said another
ant. 1--WE saw this white stuff here
and we thought it was snow and we
began playing in it. And now YOU
tell ms it is sugar. -
''Surc il 5 sugar. laughed Tn
clc Wiggily. and Nurse Jane also
couldn + help laughing, for some of
the ants, thinking the grains Of
white sugar were snow, played at
tossing balls at on" another. while
some slid down little sugar hills.
thinking they were coasting on SNOW.
..Ob DEAR sighed the head amt.
- We are 50 disappointed, We want
cd 10 slide, We didn 7 want +" get
iu your sugar, Nurse Jane,
Sadly the ants were climbing out
IF the sugar bowl whcu, all If ~
sudden, Uncle Wiggily had an idea.
- Wait u minutc,' he cried.
Oat he hoped to a deep. -hadvt
dingv dcll not far away. In this dell
the sun did not shine until later I'M
the season. so there was still un-
melted snow hidden in the corner
Uncle Wiggny scooprd up Il .l'tlc Of
this snow in his tall SIX hat and
hoped back with it to the warm kit
chen.
Now will make slide for the
ants. he said. 50 he piled up the
snow ON a pie plate and smoothed
ia INTO a little hill Then from sliv-
crs Of wooden toothpirks the bunny
made tiny slcds for the ANTS, and
;bcv coastcd down the SNOW bill in
the warm kitchen and had grand fun
until the snow melted.
'.Thank YOU said the ants po'
litclv as they crawlcd back into their
hole. I've shah not need another
slide until next year and We won t,
yet in the sugar bowl again. so
everything happened for the best.
and if the cough drop doesn't fall
Ia the ice water and catch cold m
stead Of catching a gold fish, ! y.
tell YOU next about Uncle NiSsIly
and the rain cup.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-13
In Congress 100
Years Ago Today
by United Press Leased Wire

Senate:
Considered motion to rcscind rules
placing power of appointing commit
tees with presiding officer.
House:
Considered proposal of President
to send ministers to represent Unit
ed States at a conference of South
American nations ut Panama.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-13

ALL THE BEST shades now in stock! And
note the price the lowest ever The best wearing
slip material that has been produced. Full 40
inches wide so that the Slip can be made on the
width. Here in peach, tan, copen, white, rose,
gold, orchid, nile and turquoise
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-13
BINGHAM BILL PASSED

WASHINGTON April -. The
House late Monday passed the Bing-
ham Bill creating bureau Of air
navigation in the commerce depart
mcnt and creating an assistant sec
retary to handle aviation problems.
The vote was 2JJ to o0.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-13
THE WEATHER

Los Angeles and Vicinity: Fair
and moderately warm tonight and
Southern California: Fair and
warm tonight and We'd
lcsdsv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-13

Women are said to be breaking into the exclusive
mems clubs in London because the men alone have
grown too poor to support them. SO the men
manage by merely supporting the that support
the clubs.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-13

Rebellious American vets should consider, too
the sad plight Of their English hren who for
hidden to drink more than nine hours day.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-13

More than 100000 feet of drain
tile were laid last year in Napa
county.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-13
Alameda County shipped $50 car
loads of cauliflowcrs in 1925.

become a musician, he told conf
dants here. He went to Germany,
where he studied in the best con-
servatories.
This was the first chapter of his
life. Drink made up the second.
He broke with his illustrious eouS-
in when he sided with Labor in one
of the Carnegie mill strikes.
More than - years ago he came
to Leadvillc. Around saloons and
dance halls he played his violin.
Between times he worked at the
carpenter trade. He never had
more than barely enough to sustain
life.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
BEER WITH KICK
 ID BE SOLD HERE
 AT DRUG STORES
Beverage With Alcoholic Con- tent Of Three Per Cent Will
 Be on Sale Soon
DRUGGISTS OPPOSED TO
 TRADE AT SODA FOUNTAIN

Prefer to Dispose of Liquid in Case
 Lots, Fearing Any Other Practice
 Would Cause Return of Conditions
 Reminiscent of Saloons - Two
 Large Pro '.. -'- Working Full
 Time on O,
 Local druggists nave placed their orders for beer with an alcoholic content of per cent, or greater, and are now debating the adyisabil- ity Of offering the Iegalized beverage for sale at their soda fountains.
 X greater number Of the drug gis,s favor sale by case lots or dt- visions thereof, rather than offering the new beer-or, as it is 10 be kuoDn-the malt eXtract--for sale by glass. The latter practice would convert drug stores into hangouts reminiscent of the old-timc saloons, owners believe, and they are anx- ious 10 avoid practices which might injure their regular trade.
 Prohibition Director Andrews has authorized the manufacture of this beverage with alcoholic content of about 8 Der cent. IL will he similar to the malt extract of e-prohibiliou times. Asked today how the extract compares with so-calIed good beer, one druggist remarked that it was cftentimes taken in preference 10 ale in the days before the 18th amendment. and it was not unusual 10 have a barrel Of beer outlast a barrel of malt extract. The extract Is somewhat heavier than beer be- cause Of the presence of large quantity Of malt, making some brands almost Of the same consist ency as syrup. but the brands with less malt make a beverage which can be drunk in quantities as great as beer with no more sickening ef. feet.
 Two Of the greatest mauufaaur- CTS in the country are now workini full time to meet orders and a third company located in Massachusetts, has an application prepared to ba- gin operations.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
WARDEN INDICTED
Four ConyiCts Also Accused of First Degree Murder by Alabama Grand Jury.

Birmingham. Ala, May 5 P-- Charles k. Davis, general convict warden Of this county, and four oonyicts formerly imprisoned al Flata Top Mines, were indicted to- day by the Jefferson county grand jury on charges of first degree mur- der in connection with the death of James w. Knox, at Flat Top in Aug ust, 1924.
 Others indicted were Cecil Hous- ton, white: Ebert Lewis, Poe Payne and Homer Anderson, negroes.
 Houston was check runner about whom much testimony cen- tered. Lewis and Payne are alleged 10 have been connected with events Immediately before the death of Knox. Anderson is charged with filling the body with a metallic poi son under orders Of superiors," ," after the man had died In 0 laun- dry vat while undergoing a "duck, ing"
 Those indicted except Warden Davis are in confinement. Davis was expected to surrender. The solicitor asked that the cases be made non bailable.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
% DAYS IN JAIL FOR
 DISPUTE OYER STRIKE
Judge Griswold Carries Out Threat to Be
 Severe

Amidio DemilH of Kensington was sentenced to 9n days in jail by Judge George G. Griswold in the Berlin town court last evening on a charge of breach of the peace, in connection with the strike of brick workers which is on in that town. He appealed to the superior court, next term, and bonds were fixed at $500.
 Judge Griswold stated today that he will continue to mete out heavy sentences in such cases. when those arrested arc found guilty of creat- ing disturbances in connection with the strike.
 Demilli was arrested some time ago by Officer Frank Brown of the Berlin police, after he and several others had started an argument with Mrs. Louise Bronz, wife of a brick worker who went out on strike and later went back to work. Judge Griswold stated that the evil ience pointed to the fact that the argument was deliberately started to cause trouble, Mrs. Bronzi, who is alleged to have removed her shoe and belabored her tormentors sound ly, was in court last evening, but she was found not guilty of breach of the peace.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
ORDERS WORK HALTED
 ON THREE BUILDINGS
Rutherford Finds Houses Going Up Without
 City Permit

The list ot buildings on which work has been stopped in the ab- sance of city permit was brought 10 Is today when Deputy Inspector A. \. Rutherford ordered operations discontinued on three houses in Bel videre.
 Inspector Ruthcrford's drive. com monced less than q week ago, result cd in a closer adherence to the city ordinances than has been in vogue for many years, the inspectors office being flooded daily with inquiries as to the minimum amount of construc- ton work that can be carried on without q permit.
 George Schmidt Is the owner Of single family dwellings at 40 and 490 Commonwealth avenue. and J. F. Kiibourne owns a single family house on Uncas road, placed under the inspectors ban today. Work will not be resumed until city permits have been obtained.
 Inspector Rutherford, after several days of Investigating has found that ownership of a building on Seneca street partly ronsfru-ted without q permit vests in Lcouardi AnEeletti but he has been unable to find An Celotti In the meantime regular visits are being made 10 the property in the hope that the owner may be located and to prevent resumption of work.
 Several more buildings arc the subjects of investigation today by In spsctor Rutherford who expects 10 Issue additional orders for stoppagc of work soon,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
Fire Chief Wants Mu-
 niciipality To Gather Waste And Burn 1t In Public Incinerator.
New Station and Company of Eight Men for Vest ern Section Needed, He Tells Mayor Weld.

Municipal collection and disposal of rubbish, a new fire station in the western section of the city, private fra alarm boxes in schools and pri- Eate institutions. an automobile for Use by the deputy chiefs and master mechanic, are among the recom- mendations for increasing the eff cleney Of inc fire department, con talned in the annual report Of Chief William J. Noble which was present. cd to Mayor Gardner c. Weld today.
 Schools and private institutions in the city should have private fire alarm boxes, the report states. An alarm coming from such boxes would result in sending more equip ment than might otherwise be sent.
 We now have a car in our No. 5 station, 250 gallon American I.a- France Jr, pump. which. in our opinion is not large enough to do Sood effective work at a large fire The engineers from the National Board of Fire Underwriters strong ly recommend that we increase tho capacity of this pump.
 'I would urgently recommend car for the use of the assistant chiefs and master mechanic in their work. Would recommend that a 65 foot aerial ladder be placed at En-
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
Give Obsolete Money
 In Return for Genuine

Benny Shomnowsti, aged 42, and his brother, Joseph, aged 49, were arrested for the Water bury police yesterday afternoon and early this morning, on the charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Sergeant O'Mara and Officer Feeney ar rested Benny late yesterday afternoon, and early today, his brother, having heard of it. called to see him. He was placed under arrest by Officer Feeney, the Waterbury police having sent word 10 apprehend both.
 According to the Waterbury authorities the brothers gave foreign money Of kind that is obsolete, in exchange for nego- tiable currency, to a man in the Brass City q few days ago.
 The brothers are employed in a bakery on Broad street. They have been turned over to the Waterbury police.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
NEGRO SLAYER PAYS
 IN ELECTRIC CHAIR
Condemned Man Shakes Hands With Prison Off,
 cials Before Execution

Boston, May 5 CPs-The 26Jh mur, derer to pay the death penalty in this state died early today in the electric chair at the Charlestown state prison for murdcring a sleeping friend. He was Richard Stewart, q negro of Wilmington, convicted Of shooting William James, another negro. in Wilmington last August.
 Beyond q frightened glance at the chair as he entered the death cham Der and d slightly hystericM appeal To be allowed to shake hands with my friends the sheriff and the war den, Stewart went to his death with little outward display of emotion.
 Failure marked last minute efforts by attorneys and members of the negro clergy to secure communication or stay or sentence from the Cover- nor. and eight hours bt 'oro inc eN- ocution, Warden William Henlry told the condemned man he had lost his last appeal. The door from the death cell swung open at l2:02 a. m. and Stewart walked into the execution chamber with only a slight urch against two supporting guards 10 hetray his emotion.
 While prison attaches were hastily Strapplng him to the chair and fast ening the electrodes on his head and left leg, Stewart threw a frightened glance at the TOW Of witnesses be fore hin. As the Rev. William Bradford Whitney, Protestant prison chap' in. finished intouing part of the 25ra psalm. stewart Chted ou.t T want 10 shake hands with tho sheriff boys, won't you let me shake hands with my friend the sheriff before you take me"
 Sheriff John F. Rairhairn, in whose county the murder occurred, stepped from the line Of witnesses to grip the negro's outstretchcd hand and muymurod an answer 10 his good bye sheriff." Before the sher- iff had stepped back. Stewart was calling for my friend tho warden.
 T sure appreciate all you've done for me here" he said. The warden shook hands, nodded to the eXecu- toner and the first of three l,So0 volt charges was sent through the wires. Nine minutes after the ini- fial shock the three physician wit uesses pronounced tho man dead. The body was later taken to the Northern mortuary. where relatives may claim it after an autopsy today.
 Stewart has q wife and family in Germantown. Ia, but the only two relatives to visit him since his com mitment, called at 1o o'clock last night 10 spend half an hour with him. They were his sisters, Mrs. Henrietta Langford and Mrs. Annie Amas of RoXhury.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
SEES EARLY END ID
 STRIKE IN ENGLAND
1, (. Hawkins, Visiting |. F. <
 (. Plant, Expresses Optimism
CRITICIZES DOLE SYSTEM
English Businessman Says Govern mcnt Subsidy 10 Workers Must Be stopped Before Labor Situation Can Re Adjusted Right.

stopped Before Labor Situation
 Can Be Adjusted Right.
 The British strike. which has re- suited in a tie-up Of transportation facilities and crippled public uuu- ties to an alarming degree. cannot continue an extended period Of time, but the labor situation will not be satisfactorily romedied until the wartime dole system is eliminated, i'll the opinion ot l.. G. Hawkins oI l.. G. Hawkins Co, European rep rvsentatlNes Of American mauulac- turcrs, who !s visiting at Landers. EIary X Clark's.
 The dole system was instituted after the War; when the soldiers returning from the battle fronts. were unable to obtain employment on the basis ot pre-war arrange ments. A law Was passed, obuging ih9 state 10 pay unemployed labor in proportion 10 the number of de- p@nlyuts, and the system is still in ottect. Tt Is obvious" Mr. Hawkins said today, that it IS a bad con- "ltIcn when men are pald for work they do not do, and there can be no adjustment Of the labor situa- uun while the dole system remains.
 ''Iha strike, as you know, result cd from dissatisfaction of the min- CTS with their wages and working hours As a matter of fact, the miners would have baen granted an increased wage scale had they shown S disposition 10 increase pro- dUc'ion. In England, union trades men in general do not produce ac- cordlug 10 their ability. The rate of production Is in proportion to the production of the s,owest man on the job. The others are forbidden to work faster than he. and conso- qnen'ly. production suffers.
 "Thc government will l believe, act 10 end the strike. do not ex- pect lt will last Ions enough to pro- yoke violence Of serious nature, and although everyone will suffer D"ndins settlement, believe the emergency workers on whom the government calls in times like thesr will be able 10 operate the public utilities to an extent that will pre- vent maximum Of inconvenience"
 Mir. Hawkins left this noon for Spring'ield Mass. and plans 10 go on to Chicago, IT, He will sail for England in about four weeks. He and President 4. C. Eimhal of Landors, Frary X Clark left Eng land April 21. This k MT. Hawkins 18th visit 10 the United States. At the time he and MT Kimball sailed. tho indications of the strike were so de1nit" thoy were not surprised that if developed.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
Bird Flies From New Orleans
 10 New Britain h Four Days

River. Mass. NIT. Karnasiewicz Is a member of the American Pigeon Pliers association and is the owner of a large number of racinS birds.
 Finding the bird in one of his lofts, Mir Karnasicwicz inspected it and on it was the following mes sags:
 If this bird is hurt or in any way unable to fly notify Mir. Frank Rogers, 1GS Woodmau street, Fall River, Mass. It Is cn route from New Orleans to Fall River, Mass. 1.EO0 miles, Appreciated by w. C."
 "Liberated a. m., daylight sav- ing time. Saturday. May l, 1926. Wind Southwest, New Orleans"
 The wonder of the finding of the pigeon is the speed which it has made in it's flight from the southern end of the country to a point so far north, Started off on its trip last Saturday, it was in New Britain yes terday. near the completion of its journey in just four days. The bird was not injured and will probably be released to continue its journey,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
Attempt Made to Steal
 Car Owned by Police

Springfield, Mass, May ! lPN-At- tempted theft ot the Longmcadow police apartments only official automobile last night cost Ernest Vance Of Hartford Conn, three months liberty when he appeared in district court here today and was unable to raise the fine of $50 i'm posed. Vance was caught hy Pa- trolmau Harry Gamble as he was making ready to drive the vehicle away from where the officer had parked it for the moment.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
Mexican Who Murdered
 Own Mother Is LynChed

MeNlco CIty, May 6 F-Speciol dispatches from TeXacala tell of the lynchinE by the people Of the town of Tetlanohcan of Bonifacto Rodri- Eucz for the alleged murder of his mother. The woman was killed sov- eral weeks ago. Rodriguez was ar rested, but later was released be- cause Of lack of evidence against him. The people Of Tetlonohc1n. however. believed him guilty of the crime and captured and hanged him.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
Fatality at Manchester This Morning - Middle town Man Escapes Death When Train Wrecks Auto on Crossing-An- sonia Man Kisses Family, Then Commits Suicide.

Manchester, May Pl-suddenly stepping in front of a trolley car at OGden's Switch, Vernon. James Shaw 60, of Buckland and employo of the Connecticut Company was struck and finstantly killed today.
 According to William Mertens, motorman of the trolley car, Shaw was walking along the tracks in the same direction as the trolley was going when he started to cross the tracks directly in front of the car.
 Shaw with others was replacing rails at the time of the accident Ills skull was fractured and he was otherwise injured.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-05
William Patterson, Is, Was Trying To Go Hand Over H a n d From One Boat To Another Body Not Recovered.
Govt. Watchmen Seize Tug and Two Barges and Also Long Missing Trawler in Long Island Sound.

New London, May LP) - Will liam Patterson, IS year old coast guardsman attached to the patrol boat 1SS. engaged in towing the gas screw fishing trawlor Admiral Schley suspected rum runner, to New fork was drowned in the Thames river this afternoon.
 Patterson was assigned to hand ling the tow lines of the Admiral Schley When the patrol boat with it's tow neared the mouth of the Thames river. Patterson took mo- ton 10 go aboard the patrol boat and he started hand over hand over the tow rope from the trawler.
 Drops Into Water.
 When about four feet from the stern of the patrol boat. he sudden lv let go of the rope and plunged into the water. Shipmates aboard the patrol boat who saw his plunge hastened 10 throw life lines over the side, but Patterson sank from sight almost immediately. The patrol boat cast loose from her tow and circled the spot for half an hour without finding trace of Patterson's body. She then returned to the state pier and reported her loss.
 Commander r. H. Young, com manding section base 4, immediately appointed a board of investigation to inquire into Pattersons death. The board consists Of Ensign Henry l.. Betzmer. executive officer of base 4; Bontswain A. A. Troy and Gunner James Earle.
 The Admiral schley vas held at the state pier pending the compile ton Of the investigation. A fleet Of patrol boats were engaged this after noon in dragging the Thames river for the body of Patterson. Patter- son enlisted in the coast guard last September. He had the rating of coxswain. His nearest Of kin is his mother. Mrs. Lillian Patterson, 77$ puzer street, Stapleton, Staten Is- land,
 Suspect Is seized
 Under suspicion as a rum runner, the tug King Fisher of New York, towing two barges, was seized by the coast guard in Long Island Sound
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