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New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
REPORT DISCONTENT
 IN PLAN COMMISSION
HanCoCk's Retirement Linked With Absence of Appropriation-Othcrs
 May Follow Acting Chairman.

Harry c. Hancock. acting chair man of the city plan commission who has notified Mayor Weld he does not wish 10 continue as member ot that board, qui' because of dissastis- faction with the present municipal budget, it was reported in city hall today.
 Mr. Hancock could not be reached this afternoon for vcritication of this report, but he recently told repre- sentative of the press that the board of finance and taxation had made it practically impossible for his board 10 function by withdrawing its ap- propriation-
 In a move 10 avoid a higher tax rate several matters including an ap- propration for a city survey were Topped off the estimates. Commis- sioners expressed their disapproval and resignations were reported 10 be imminent. There were no changes at that time, however. II was re ported today that at least ono other member of the board is contemplate ing rosigninE in protest against the finance boards move.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
HAMMER ECHOES DISPEL
 FEAR OF LABOR TROUBLE
Union Carpenters, Who Threatened To Strike, Report For Work
 As Usual.

Clouds of building trades warfare were dispelled today with the ap- pearance Of union carpenters on their jobs and q reported agreement 10 postpone action on a demand that all construction work be completely unionized.
 IL was first reported that coutrac- tors would fatly refuse to accede 10 the carpenters demands that wage of go be paid instead of the present minimum Of SS, but later it was found according 10 reports from both sides, that those now receiving the minimum are in the small min ority and the change would have little effect on the payrolls.
 None of the big building jobs re ported mon absent today and carpen- ters said they had heard of none Of their colleagues who had been re- fused tho higher wage.
 Several months ago the unions is sued a demand that every operation on construction work be performed by a union man with the threat 10 withdraw their members in the event of refusal. With settlement Of the carpenters matter, now be- tieved 10 be complete, it was report cd the other demand has been laid over until August. Contractors eX- pect an indefinite postponcmont in that demand.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
WOMEN PLAY FOR
 STATE GOLF TITLE
Mrs. Austin Of Hartford Has
 Best Score Up to 2;3O

The annual tournament for the championship of the Connecticut Women's Golf association opened this morning at 10 o'clock at the Shuttle Meadow club, this city. with Sl entrants, including some of tho best women golfers in the state. The best score, mp to 2:3O o'clock this afternoon, was made by Mrs. G. l.. Austin, Hartford, who turned in an S6.
 Of the S1 four siXtoens will qual- fly and from each Of the four six teens eight will be dropped in the first Of the elimination matches which will begin tomorrow. Four will be eliminated from each eight on the following day and on Friday the semi-finals will be played, with the finals coming on Saturday.
 The sixty women making up the qualifying four siytcens will be those turning in the lowest gross scores. Up to 2;30 o'clock this after noon 50 had turned in their scores, and of this 50 there were 16 who planted scores under 100.
 This 16 is composed of the follow ing, Mrs. John Chapman. Greenwich, 91; Mrs. Ross Mccain, Hartford. 9l; Mrs, Catherine Hepburn, Hartford, 95; Mrs. II. A. Martelle. Hartford, 95; Mrs. Herben House, Pennington, 95; Miss Katherine Swift. Shuttle Meadow, 97; Mrs. Arthur Collens, Hartford, 97; Hrs. G. L. Austin, aHrtford, SC; Mrs. J. Engel. Race brook. 9S; Mrs. T. x Hepburn, Hart ford, 9S; Mrs. r. ". Arnold, Hart ford. 9S; Mrs. Fred w. White, Hart ford, 97; Mrs. r. Guilfoile. Water bury, go; Mrs. Charles Downey, Springfield, 91; Mrs. Robert R., Smith, Hartford, %, and Miss Georgianna Bishop. Brooklawn, o..
 The sixteen lowest scores in the qualifying round today will compose the first sixteen in the finals.
 The course was extremely heavy. due to the wet weather of the past few days.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
CORONER PROBING
 DEATH OF ARGAzzI
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Farlane of Post avenue, New York, and Edward Moran of SS Payson street, New York, also insisted that they did not know the truck had struck the sedan. Marks on the right side of the rear of the truck seemed to have been newly made, however, according to the Meriden police.
 His parents. Mir. and Mrs. Antonio Argazzi, seven brothers, John. Jo- soph, Mario, Albert, Lewis, Henry, and James and two sisters, the Misses Helen and Florence Argazai survive him. He was an active member of the Ranger Athletic club and took part in several of it's enter tainments. Last fall he was a main stay on the football team playing in the line.
 The funeral services hold at St. J0seph's church this morning at 10 o'clock were largely attended. There were many floral tributes. Rev. John r. Donohue celebrated a re- quiem high mass.
 The pail bearers were George Hamlin. James Mccarthy, John Crcan, Arnold Biganti, George Rye ski and James Krupp. The following were the flower bearers; Frank Anastasio. Matthew Hayes, Wilbert Chant, Victor Sinto, Ralph Recanno and Casmire Kolpack.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
City Items

The meeting of tho Amaranth minstrel troupe will hr held at the home of Raymond Watkins. II BuoI street. tomorrow night instead Of the homo of Miss Esther Smith, as previously announced.
 The Catholic Womon's Benevolent legion will meet this evening at s o'clock at St. Mary's school hall
 O. ]. Mckee. q war veteran who has boon confined 10 the United States Naval hospital in Newport for the past four months, was a visitor at the homo Of his mother Mrs. c. F. Rowley. of iii Dwight street over Sunday. He has returned to his home in sharon Conn.
 The police were notified today that q house at 4G9 East street had h""n entered and number of articles stolen.
 The polirc received a telephone call from the Marion Inn. Stoning- ion, this forenoon, that iog bear ing a tag with the name Of DI. w.. F. Bunnon of this city had been picked up there.
 James Crowley of Chapman street attended the baseball games at tho Yankee Stadium, New York. over tho weekend.
 William Kcnncy. son Of lIr, and Mrs. M. ]. Kennoy Of Stanley street. is home from Fordham university
 Mrs, George l., Cans and Mrs. Herman Adler will entertain at bridge at the Hotel Burjtt tomoI- row evening.
 Winthrop Council No. '. Sons M Daughters Of Liberty, will hold its regular meeting at o'clock tomor- LOW evening. when officers will be nominated. After the meeting the drill team will hold rehearsal.
 The Young Peoples society of the Center church braved the rain yes- tcrday and held an outing at the Girl Scout camp in Portland. Three cars took the q members who went, and the damp weather did not even pre- vent q game of baseball.
 The Past Masters degree will be worked hy GidJi @s chapter. R. A.. M. Thursday evening. On Thurs day June Y, the chapter will work the Royal Arch degree.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
BRISK START BUT
 DULL AT FINISH
Call Money Rates Kill Oi
 BuliSh Enthusiasm

New York, June 1 Pl-Stiffening bullish operations in todays stock market, which advanced briskly at the opening and then lapsed into dullness. The lack of extensive pub lie participation after the sustained advance Of last week was somewhat of q disappointment 10 professional traders working for higher prices, and reactionary tendencies became more pronounced as the session progressed.
 Business and trade news over the weekend was mixed in character. The failure Of a large Florida real estate development project and the announcement of another cut in au- tomobile prices by one of the large manufacturers was offset by the publication of a number of favorable industrial and railroad earnings statements, reports that mail order sales were running well above last year and the continuation of heavy freight traffic Call money was marked up to per cent, the highest rate in two months after renewing at per cent due 10 the heavy call ing of bank loans.
 ! Renewed selling Of some of inc motor shares reflected speculative disappointment over the failure of ! the Mack Trucks directors 10 de- clare a special dividend distribution
 at today's meeting. only the regular payment being authorized. General ! Motors showed independent strength.
 Steels displayed firm undertone on
 buying influenced by the action of
 some of the independent companies in following the lead of the |. s.
 Steel Corporation in advancing the
 price of steel bars. Oils were quiet,
 Rails were mixed but mostly high
 CT, recent strength of these issues being associated with reports of an
 carly announcement Of a revised Nickel Plate" merger plan. Chesa- neake and Ohio was one of the new issues to advance a point or more.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
EIGHT ARE GRADUATED
Berkeley Divinity School Today Holds Its SCvCnticth Annual Commencement Exercises.

Mddlctown, Conn. June i Pl-- Berkeley Divinity school held its 70th commencement exercises here today, eight graduates receiving de Crees.
 The program opened with the annual meeting of the board of trustees, of which Bishop Chauncey B. Brewster is president. The graduation exercises followed in the chapel with Rev. q l.. Richardson delivering the principal address
 The graduates then held a rocop- ton on the lawn and this was fol- lowed by the alumni service with Rev C. F. Luke preaching.
 The Berkeley dinner will be held this evening. The members of the graduating class are: Charles R. Arlington. Elmira. \. Y.; Charles Brooks, Fitchhurg, Mass; Hugh s. Clark. Lancaster, Mass; Walter Coutu. Madison. Wis; Francis :. Danzoll. Vineland. \. J.; Norman P. Dare, I-nionvillo. N Y; Arthur J. Melbourne, Stafford Springs Arthur H. Richardson, Burlington. VI.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
Suspended Sentence for
 WOuld-Be BlackmaiIer

New York, June l LPl-Philip Sic .Ecl, young printer who demanded .$5O.OO0 in q threatening letter from Edward w. Browning, wealthy real .rstate operator. at the time the Cinderella man was in the public eye through his plans for adopting Mary Louise Spas. received a suspended sentence today.
 siegel had pleaded guilty and had been in the Tombs since May 20, where he was arraigned a week ago before Browning appeared in court to press demand for sentence. He said through his counsel that he is living in a state of terror because of threatening letters and an ex ample should be made,
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
B. & ?. W. CLUB IS
 GUEST OF LIONS
Members of WOmen;S OrSaDiZa- tiOn Contribute to Program

Woodrow Wilson's ideal of self determination for small peoples has raised hell in the world" according to Dr. A. M. Brodie, at the Lions club, at the noon meeting at the Burritt hotel today.
 Members of the Business and Pro- fessional Womens club of this city were guests. The young women at tended the luncheon and helped liven things with their contributions to the program. Miss Anna Fobcrg, president of the club. occupied a seat at the speakers table.
 Several selections were rendered by quartet consisting of Mrs, John A. Lindsay. Miss Helen Nelson. Miss Ruth Schade and Miss Dorothy Latham. Vocal selections also were rendered by Sam Sablotsky.
 Other guests who were present in- c)uded Rev. Raymond N. Gilman, pastor Of Stanley Memorial church, Rev. c. H. Schneck, pastor of the German Baptist church, Miss N.
 
 Relief. and Robert T. Dechant O. Mount Carmel, Pa. Mr. Dcchant was a guest of the club last Thanksgiv- ing and was awarded the attendance prize, a 10-pound turkey. Today President Harry c. Hancock called upon the visitor from the Keystone state 10 report on the results of the turkey dinner.
 Next week will be an open meet ing with no speaker. It was an- nouncod that Chautauqua will come this year without guarantee and that the civic council, whose mom- bership consists of five clubs, has agreed to make ii a success.
 The Near East relief drives for financial assistance will come to close in two years. according to q statement made by Dr. Brodie, world traveller and lecturer. who has just returned from tour of the Holy Land.
 Dr. Brodie said "America is making the largest contribution ever made in the history of the world toward the settlement of at- fairs of the world"
 He referred in his statement to the Philippines. the Chinese, the various countries Of the old Ger man empire and other countries pointing out that all European wars within the last 100 years have started in the Balkan states.
 He spoke of the work the Near East Relief has been doing to de- velop leadership industrially, so- cially and politically, and added that the work is nearly finished, He said the country In Armenia has been transformed from scene of desolation and famine into one of prosperity and progress through the efforts of the Near East Relief. Two more years and the Near East will have finished it's work so far as local solicitation is concerned he said.
 At the present time, he added the organization still has S5,ooo children to take care of
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
Stamford Youth Shoots
 Father, Protected Mother

Stamford. Conn.,, June 1 CP) - Claiming he had shot his father to protect his mother. stephen Rewak, IS. of Hoyt stret. Darien, was under arrest in that town today charged with assault with q deadly weapon. Michael Rewak, the father, was taken 10 the Stamford hospital with a bullet wound in the shoulder. His condition is serious. it was said at the hospital.
 According to the youths story his father came homo in an intoxicated condition this morning and attacked Mrs. Rewak. stephen. one of six chil- d;ru. was q witness to the assault pol fir" four shots at his fother One cl th,' bullets found it's mark. lodging in Eewak.s shoulder,
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
SCOPES HEARING TODAY
Appeals Being Argued in the Famous Evolution Trial Which Stirred Tennessee,

Nashville, Tenn, June CP'-Tho second and concluding days argu- ments in tho appeal of consul for John T. Scopes from the conviction in Rhca county circuit court, today brought before the state supreme an old and two new figures in the anti evolution case.
 Clarence Darrow of Chicago, champion of the school teacher who was fined $100 in Dayton for teach ing the theory Of evolution in viola ton of the state law. is to sum up the arguments in Scopes behalf. Thomas II. Malone of Nashville will argue in support of his brief filed ah amicuS curiae, in which he at tackled the law as vague and unccr- tain"
 K. T. McConnico. called upon 10 take up the burdou of the argument for the state when Attorney General Frank M. Thompson became ill, is to close for his side.
 The groundwork laid yesterday by counsel for the opposing sides. in- terest today centered in the argu- ments of Darrow and McConnico. Neither would indicate in advance what they would say in their discus- sions of the law itself. the indictment upon which Scopes was brought to trial, and the issues leading up to the passage of the law.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
OVERCOME BY GAS, SHE
 ASKS CITY TO PAY BILL
Mrs. Rose Bleau Affected When Workmen Break Pipe in
 Front of Her Home

The city has been billed for medi- cal services in the amount of S54 furnished Mrs. Rose Bleau after she had been overcome by gas, released when city workmen struck and broke a main in front of her home at 2SS Monroe street. Dr. D. w.. O'Connell attended Mrs. Bleau over an extended period during which she complains she was very ill.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
Large Increase Noted
 In Measles Cases

Hartford, June 1 tP)-During the past week the number Of new cases of measles reported in the state in creased from All to 544. The in- crease was largely due 10 the condi- tions in New Britain from which 112 cases were reported. New Haven came next with @ cases and Ston- ington with 4S cases was third. The state department of health reports that German measles are epidemic in tho town of Salisbury.
 The number of new cases of dipth- thcria fell from 27 10 14 and eases of whooping cough from @ to 39, There were S4 cases of scarlet fever or three more than the number re- ported in the previous week.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
SCOUTS IN PORTLAND

Troop 20 of Lincoln school anu Troop 10 Of the synagogue spent the weekend and holiday at the local Boy Scout camp in Portland. Troop 20, under S~outmastcr Fletcher made the trip by automobile Friday night and had three-day camping period. Troop 10 went under it's own tootpower on Sunday. At the last meeting os Troop 4 at tho Gen. ter church Euclid Hartung's rcsig- nation as troop quartermaster was accepted and Robert Sackctt was elected to his place. The troop will hold it's 12th annual triumphal ban quet on Friday, June 9, and is also planning an overnight hike 10 some out-o -the-Way spot.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY

Mir. and Mrs. J. W. Young of 20 Williams street have returned home after spending the holidays motoring through the Berkshires and visiting Albany and Ravenna, x. Y., in ob- servance of their 31st wedding an- niversary. William Mckay &C., companied them as their guest. Be- fore her marriage Mrs. Young was Miss Sarah A. SCholes.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
Great Oil Well AbIaze
 Near Pl0eSCi, Rumania

Ploesci Rumania June 1 tP--Ono Of tho greatest oil wells Tn Eumania is in flames today having been struck hy lightning during a violent rainstorm. The well is situated al Ceptura and is owned by the Stcava Rumania oil company.
 The American method Of eNtin- gushing tho fire by means of tun- nclling and drawing off the oil is be ing used. but it is feared the fire may continue for several weeks All the companies in the Coptura regions including those owned by Americans. have been forced 10 discontinue op- orations because or the fire, thus en- tailing heavy losses.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
NO MORE REDUCTIONS
President Sees Little Chance For Further Tax slashes Within Next Few Years.

Washington, June i LPl-President Coolidge sees no opportunity for an- other tax reduction for several years despite the apparent surplus which will be available at the close of this fiscal year. June 30.
 The fiscal troubles of the govern ment. it was said at the White House, arc not so much concerned with this year as they will be next year and the following year when the real effect Of the recent tax re duction will be felt.
 IL was reiterated on behalf of the president that if another tax reduc- tion is to be possible or even a de- ficit avcrted next year congress must go lightly in the way of adding per mannnt expenditures to the govern mems payroll
 As the national debt is reduced, however, the president sees another opportunity in the course Of few years for a reduction in taxes.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
"B0RR0W" AIRPLANE
Two Fort Lcavcnworth Soldiers Who Took Night Spin Killed When Machine Crashes.

Lcavonworth, Kansas, June 1 GPl- Two soldiers from Fort Lcavonworth who last night took a joyridc on an airplane met death short time la ter when the "borrowed" plane fell into the Missouri river near here. \ third soldier swam 10 safety.
 The dead: Private Otto C. Hath away, St. Joseph, Missouri; Private William R. Garrett, Lexington, Ok lahoma.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
Diving Resumed Today
 Al Grave of the S..

New London, Conn, June l P,- Fog and rough weather held up the salvage operations at the scene of the submarine S-51 disaster over the weekend and holiday, and little work was accomplished. Radio mes .sages received at the submarine base today however. indicated that the weather had moderated and div ing would he resumed this after. noon. Captain F. J. King, com- mandant of the base, who is in charge of the salvage work left this morning on the tug Penobscot to visit the scene of operations. He will be gone several days.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
FRANK QUINLTY DIES

New Haven, June 1 LP}-Trank IT. Quinlay T, superintendent of Sperry and Barnes company of this city. and an cmploye there for al- most 50 years. died in his home after a long Illness here last night. He was born in this city and is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lottie R. Quin- ley The funeral will be on We'd nesday and the burial in Fair Haven Union cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
Barbara Joan Gregory

Barbara Joan Gregory, IS months old. daughter Of Mir and Mrs Donald Gregory Of Winthrop street died at the Hartford hospital yes torday afternoon.
 The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at the funeral home Of B. C. Porter Sons at 19 Court street. A the request Of the family the services will be private. Intermcnt will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
THE LAST REUNION

Members Of the Woman's Relief Corps, the Sons of Veterans AuXil- iary and also of the Grand Army, the Sons of Veterans and others of af- filiated organizations will go 10 Stamford. leaving hy hus from the Burritt hotel Thursday morning, where they will attend tho last re- union of the Stamford Post, G, A. R.. Thursday evening.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
FIGHT POSTPONED

New York. Tunc tPl--The box, ing show scheduled tonight at the Greensboro Athle,c cub. featuring a ten-round match between Dave Shade of California and Maxie Ros- enbloom of New York. has been postnonod until tomorrow night be- cause Of rain,
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
TRAFFIC POLICE CHANGES

The monthly change in traffic officers assignments by which Offi-
 cer Delbert Veley takes charge Of the signals at Main and West Main street corners, and Officer John C.,
 Stadler returns 10 Q traffic post. be- came effective today. The motor cycle policemen exchanged districts today for one month.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
Deaths
Mrs. Gactana CaCCamo

Mrs. Gaetana Caccamo. aged SC years, died at her home in Plainville last night. She Is survived by her husband, three sons, Guiseppt, Salya- tore and Antonio; two daughters, Maria and Lucia, and her parents, two brothers and one sister In Italy.
 The funeral will be held from Laraia & Sagarino's undertaking parIors on Spring street at S o'clock tomorrow morning and from St. Mary's church at S:3o o'clock. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery,
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
Christian Anna Sandquist

Christian Anna Sandquist, 71 years old, widow of Frank Sandquist of A Stanley court, died at her home last night. She was q resident of this city for several years and was nom bcr of the First Lutheran church.
 Sho is survived by four sons, Lam bert. Arthur, Donald and Herbert and five grandchildren. Funeral ar arrangements in charge Of Erickson X Carlson Co. are incomplete awaiting word from Rev. Dr. Abel A. Ahl- Quist, who is to officate at tn" funeral
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
Miss Knth TOrCll

Funeral services for Miss Ruth Torell were held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home, 320 Chest nut street, The Christian Science services were conducted. Intermcnt was in Fairview cemetery.
 The pail bearers were Raymond Torell. Afford Wilson, Edward Wicgand. Carl Carlson. Arthur Sodeberg and Arthur Clauson. The flower bearers were Roland Narsell, Lawrence Carlson and Earl Carl son.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
Fun Is
Conrad Scipel

Funeral services for Conrad Soipel were held yesterday afternoon at the home of his daughter-in-law. Mrs. Louis Scipcl of 54 Smith street, Rev. Martin W. Gaudian. pastor of St. Johns German Lutheran church, of ficiated Burial was in FairyicW cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-01
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for tho kindness and sympathy shown us during our re- cent bereavement in the death of our beloved father and grand father. Also for the beautiful floral offerings received.
 Signed,
 Mrs Louis Scipcl and fam
 fly
 NTr and Mrs. Charles
 Woods and family
 Mir. and Mrs, Adam Seipel
 and family.