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New Britain herald., 1926-08-03
RESTORE OLD PLANkS
State Rights and Tariff Are Coming
 to Fore in Democratic Ranks

New York, Aug. 3 LP-Tariff re- duction and states rights, oldest blanks in the democratic party s history. are fast moving to the front as the issues of the campaign of 1928. Raymond R. Angel, repre- sentative of the democratic national ane congressional committees said yesterday on returning from a tour of the west.
 Farmers will not be satisfied he said, until relief legislation is enacted. and are now looking to tariff reduction to bring prosperity.
 "I believe prohibition will not arise as an issue in the democratic convention this time" he said, "ex- cept as it is moulded in the general question of states rights. Two thirds of the voters in the west are dry. and I see no way to alter the eighteenth amendment with more than one third of the states believ- ing it is good law"
New Britain herald., 1926-08-03
poNZI HEARING POSTPONED

Houston, Texas, Aug. 3. PS Hearing on the habeas corpus ap- plication of Charles Ponzi, wanted by the state of Massachusetts to serve a seven to nine year term as common and notorious thief" was postponed 10 tomorrow morning when called in district court here today. Following Gov. Ferguson's order for Ponzi's eXtradition yes- terday attorneys for Ponzi plead ed that they wanted time in which to revise their pleas,
New Britain herald., 1926-08-03
CALLED TO ORDER

London, Aug. g. LP,-- E. A. Mac Quisten, conservative. was called to order in the house of commons yes- terday by Foreign Secretary Cham berlain when he asked the foreign secretary to suggest to Brigadier General. Lincoln c. Andrews. Ameri- can prohibition enforcement chief. that he return to his own country and amend the disgraceful state of affairs as regards prohibition there."
 MT. Chamberlain was cheered when. he said he deprecated the tone of the members remark, as it was really not an attitude which should be adopted toward another great and friendly. nation"
New Britain herald., 1926-08-03
CRITICISM FOR KEYES
Los Angeles Grand Jury Objects to
 Dropping McPhcrson Case.


 Dropping NcPhcrson Case.
 Los Angeles, Aug. 5 tE9 - Action of District Attorney Asa Reyes in dropping his investigation of the disappearance of Aimee Semple McPherson. evangelist, brought a statement last night from William Carter. foreman of the county grand jury. that the investigating body had cancelled it's plans to commend Reyes for his conduct of the inquiry.
 "A few days ago we had before us resolution which we had planned to adopt" the jury fore man said. Tt commended very highly Mir. Reyes for the efficient manner in which he has handled this investigation and the able as- sistance given him by Mir. Ryan (deputy district attorney) and others. However, in the face of subsequent events, the resolution has been tabled and its adoption indefinitely postponed"
 The grand jury will take up the case again.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-03
Florists
15 Passengers and Seven StoWaWays Taken Off Boat

Vineyard Haven, Mass, Aug. 3 LR) - Fifteen passengers and seven stoWaways this morning were re- moved from the shipping board steamer Governor John Lind. in the harbor here, and taken on the coast guard boat Naugatuck to New Bed- ford. The steamer. en route to Bos- ton from Santo Domingo with a cargo of sugar. ran upon Hedge Fence -shoal in a fog yesterday but was refoated on the, flood tide last night.
 Two small coast guard patrol boats assisted in floating her Her fuel was exhs susted however, and she will be forced to remain here until fresh supplies of fuel oil are shipped from Boston. The steamer was apparently undamaged by the grounding.
 TO MAKE INVESTIGATION
New Britain herald., 1926-08-03

member of the party will carry g ''live-saying water cup" a new in vention which draws water from the air. The "cup" Is helmet with special apparatus that fits over the nose. It weighs six ounces. As the wearer breathes water is formed and deposited in smal container. It is claimed that the cup can man. ufacture sufficient drinkable water by this means to keep person alive indefinitely.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-03
TO MAKE INVESTIGATION
Congressman La Guardta Plans to Trace Bielaski'S Actions

New York, Aug. , (Pl A. Bruce Bielaski, pictured during the Dwyer rum conspiracy trial as a govern- ment under cover man" receiving a salary of s1,100 month, was de- scribed by Congressman r. H. La Guardia as piece work" informer who had received during the past fiscal year more than st5.0O0.
 Mir LaGuardia said he had re- reived so many letters of inquiry from taxpayers that he had decided to investigate personally testimony by Bielaski during the Dwyer rrEll that. he was personal representative in New York to General Lincoln C. Andrews, assistant secretary of the treasury in charge of prohibition enforcement at S1,1o0 q month salary.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-03
Miniature Castle for
 Visiting Princess

International Falls, Minn., Aug 8. Spain arrives in International Falls soon on her visit to the B. c. Dahl berg family at their summer home on lovely Rainy Lake island, she will be more than surprised at the beautiful residence she will occupy during her stay.
 The Chicago millionare has had 26 carpenters constructing minia- ture castle similar to the old castles of Spain. The princess, a cousin of King Alfonso, arrived in New York Friday.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-03
CATHOLICS PARADE

Santiago, Chile, Aug. 3 P - Catholics of this city paraded today in protest against the religious regulations of the Mexican govern ment.
 After an indoor meeting, the paraders marched to the Mexican legation to request the minister to cable to his government the resolu- tions they had adopted.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-03
Secretary Mellon Makes
 Sudden Visit to Rome

Rome. Aug. 3 P-Andrew w. Mellon. secretary of the United States treasury, arrived in Rome this morning Mir. Melons arrival was entirely unexpected. Even his daughter, Mrs. David K. E. Bruce, wife Of the American yice-consul, was not aware of his coming, and neither she nor Mir. Bruce was at the railway station to meet him.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-03
ALLEN RATES APPROVED

Washington, Aug. 3.-Preferentia] rates recommended by the fleet corporation for alien World War veterans who desire to take advan- tage of the new law facilitating their return to the United States have been approved by the shipping board.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-03
STEAMSHIP BUSINESS GOOD
Hamburg American Line Reports
 Conditions as Very Satisfactory

Hamburg, Germany, Aug. 3 lP,- The Hamburg-American line, at an extraordinary meeting yesterday. sanctioned an increase of 11.000,000 marks in the company's capital for the purpose of repurchasing three vessels from the ". A. Hartman interests. The line also sanctioned an agreement reached with the Har- rimans authorizing the company to raise a loan of s6.000.000.
 Dr. Max Yon Schinkel. chairman of the board, told the shareholders that the business of the past six months had been better than had been anticipated. The new contract with the Hartman interests afford ed positive benefits without expos ing the Hamburg American line to undue influences from outside sources, he said.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-03
PURCHASE RAILROAD
Tampa and Jacksonville Line Taken
 Over by Bond Holders

Gainesville, Fla. Aug. 3 LPl-A. H. Smith of Hartford. Conn.,. and F. J Lissman of New York city as con- mittee of bond holders yesterday purchased the Tampa and Jackson vile railroad, formerly the Gains vile and Gulf, short line with headquarters here. The purchase price was s300,000.
 The road was indebted to bond holders for s52O.o00 in bonds, s2S9,- 2s6.01 in accrued interest and s25,- 900 in counsel fees, according to the decree under which the special mas ter's sale was made.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-03
SEABRIGHT TENNIS
Mrs. Mallory and Miss Goss Both Enter the semi- Finals of Singles Today.

Ent6f tle SSiHi-E uidiS oi SiiiSic1
 Today.
 seabIight, N. J.. Aug. 8 P1Mrs. Molla Mallory. former national champion, and Miss Eleanor Goss of New York, today entered the semi-finals of the women's singles in the Seabright invitation tennis tournament.
 Mrs. Mallory eliminated Miss Mar tha Bayard of Short Hills, N. H., 6-f, 6-2, while Miss Goss defeated Miss Margaret Blake of Boston. 6-2. 6-1.
 Elizabeth Ryan of California, who defeated Helen Wills last year. was the second star to enter the semi finals with a straight set victory over Edith Sigourney of Boston. so. 6-2. She will oppose Mrs. Mall lory for a place in the finals to- MOTION. The summaries:
 Second round, women's singles:
 Eleanor Goss, New York, defeat4 ed Margaret Clark, Boston, 6-2. 6-1.
 Mrs. Molla Mallory, New York. eliminated Martha Bayard, Short Hills. N. J.. G.. 6-2
 Elizabeth Ryan, Santa Monica, defeated Edith Sigourney, oBston, so, 6-2.
 First round, women's doubles:
 Mrs. J. D. Corbiere and Mrs. U, H. Endicott. Boston, defeated Mrs. J. NJ. Symington and Mrs. Atwood Violet, Seabright, 6-1, 7-5.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-03
TWO RrRNEp TO DEATH

Los Angeles. Aug. 3 CP - Two boys were burned to death and a woman and two children were in jured early today when a still ex- ploded in a private house in which they were sleping The house was destroyed.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-03
TO DIsTILL OWN WATER
Transatlantic Pliers Taking Along
 Special Equipment

New York, Aug. LP-Captain Rene Fonck and his comrades, who will attempt to fly across the At lantic ocean this month are taking no chances on death by thirst in case they are forced down at sea.
 It was announced today that each
New Britain herald., 1926-08-03

An Agency dispatch from Geneva last week said Boris engagement to Princess Giovanna of Italy was considered an accomplished fact" There has been no confirmation of this report.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-03

Total ..............s s635.06 Accepted, adopted and published .wice by order of the Common Council.
 Attest, ALFRED L. THOMPSON.
 City Clerk.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-03
BORIS DRIVES OWN CAR

Geneva, Switzerland, Aug. 3 QP,- King Boris of Bulgaria, who has been in Switzerland incognito, left Territet today for northern Switzer- land, driving his own automobile.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-03
THE HERALD WANT ADS"

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New Britain herald., 1926-08-03
Autos and Trucl For Sale
City Advertisement
SEWER IN KONSTIN PLACE,

Clerks office. City of New Britain, Conn.,, Aug. 2. 1926.
 To whom it may concern
 Notice is hereby given that the Board of Compensation and Assess ment of the City of New Britain. has made the following assessment of special benefits or betterments, caused by the construction of sewer in konstin Place, from Stan ley street easterly; viz:
 North Side Benefits August X Pauline Zick,
 Joihtly ..,........"...... 5 5S co August & Pauline Zick,
 jointly ,.,.............. s3.50 Anthony & Margaret AIiez-
 laiskis -.r.............-., .105.Ss konstin Mikulskas ...... 9l.20
 South Side ~. Frank Sladeck 52.50 konstin Mikulskas ......... S1.95 konstin Mikluskas ....... 75.6S john Mikulskas .l........,. 86.40
New Britain herald., 1926-08-03
BUSINESS SERVICE
EDUCATIONAL

34-CoRRESPUNDEN COURSE 35-DAEClNG TEACHERS 36-INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL 37-LOCAI. & PRIVATE INSrRuGlCkS Ss-WANTED-INST
New Britain herald., 1926-08-03
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANHUUNCEMENTS 1-BURIAL LOTS. MONUMENTS 2-DEATH NOTICES
 3-FLoRIsTS
 4-FUNERAL DIRECTORS s-LosT AND FOUND 6-PERSONALS c 7-STORE ANNOUNCEMENTS
 AUTOMOBILES s-AuTo AND TRUCK AGENCIES 9-AUTUS AND TRUCKS FOR SALE FOR EXCHANGE il-AUTO PARTS AND ACCESSORIES WANTED SERVICE l4-GARAGEs TO LET AND BICYCLES BICYCLES, WANTED l7- SERVICE STATIONS - REPAIRING
 BUSINESS SERVICE ls-BARBERs HAlRps MASsEUsB REBUILDING AND CONTRACT 2U-BUSlNEsS SERVICE RENDERED 2l 2l-DENTISTS ... & MILLINERY & CLEANING -INSUltANCE-ALL kINDS 25-LAWY ERs-PATENT ATTORNEYS REMOVING, TRUCKING, BAGGAGE PAPER HANGING 2S-PLUMBING. HBATG. METAL WOkh AND TAILORING JoBB'G. STATIONERf sl -PROFESSIONAL SERVICES & PIANO TUNING 2a-WANTED TO RENDER SERVICES
New Britain herald., 1926-08-03
EMPLOY MEST

3s-EMPLO WENT AGENCIES 4O-HELP-AGENTS WANTED
 l-HELP-MEN WANTED WOMEN WANTED l3-HELP-MEN OR WOMEN RESERVATIONS WANTED-MEN RESERVATIONS WANTED-WoME
New Britain herald., 1926-08-03
FINANCIAL

4s-BusINEss oPPoRTUNITiEs 47-INvESTMENTS. STOCKS. BONDS 4S-MONEY LOANED
 49-WANTED-TO BORROW
New Britain herald., 1926-08-03

5o-CATTLE AND SWINE 5l-DOGS. CATS, PETS 52-EGGS, POULTRY SUPPLIES VEHICLES 54-W -WANTED-LIVE STOCK
New Britain herald., 1926-08-03

Clerks office. City of New Britain, Conn.,, Aug. 2, 1926.
Evening star., 1926-10-15
MUSIC CLUBS HONOR
MRS. EDGAR S. KELLY
Dinner Scheduled Tuesday. Novem-
Der 6, as Tribute to National
Federation President.

Commissioners Rudolph. Bell and
DougEerty and their wives will be
among the prominent guests at a
dinner to be given by the District Of
Columbia Federal ton of Music Clubs
Saturday evening. November 6. at the
Raleigh Hotel. in honor Of Mrs. Edgar
Stillman Kelly. president Of the Ma
tional Fedora ton Of Music Clubs. Mrs.
Kelly is the wife of a well known
American composer, and is herself a
prominent musician and an accom-
plished public speaker.
More than 100 reservations have
been made for the dinner. which is to
he al $40 pm. All who are interested
in music in Washington are invited.
The tickets may he obtained from
Mrs. Holer, 3s03 Thirteenth street
northwest.
Although Saturday night is choir
practice night. ii Is the only night
Mrs. Kelly is to be here. and arrange
ments must be made accordingly" ac-
cording to Mrs. j. NJ. Stoddard, one Of
the committee.
The dinner committee includes Karl
Ho!er. tickets; Mildred Meyers and
Esther hinkins. invitations: Frances
Gutelius and Mrs. Henry White, dec.
orations: Mrs. J. NJ. Stoddard, seating:
Ruth JeJJffeJrs, ushers, and Miss
Miller, program.
Evening star., 1926-10-15
PATTERSON WEEK
PLANS OUTLINED
Exercises November 7 to ID
in District in Conjunction
With National Program.

Preliminary plans for the conduct
of Father and Son week, from Novem-
her to IA, were laid yesterday after
noon at a meeting of the executive
committee in charge of the project at
a luncheon at the Y. NJ. C.. A. The
observance Of the week in Washington
is cooperative with the national Father
and Son week and is fostered by the
national council. Young Mems Chris
tian Association and the International
Council of Religious Educa tion.
Committees to handle particular
phases of the project were appointed
at the meeting, over which Harry
Hoskinson. chairman, presided and at
which E. B. Fuller was elected secre-
tary. Father and Son week activities
AS suggested and approved by the ex
ecutive committee call for a father
and son service on Sunday. observance
discussions for fathers on boy prob
lens Wednesday,; banquet for
fathers and their sons Friday and a
day of recreation Saturday.
Churches and Clubs Represented.
Yesterdays meeting included the fol-
lowing representatives of religious and
tlNIt OIEdIlZdlIOUS. III ". Du0leN,
ID. D.. Episcopal Church: Rev. II. W.
o. Millington, Baptist Church; Rev
w. o. Waltemeyer, Lutheran Church:
Rev. Henry II. Ranck., Reformed
Church; Rev. 3. Fl. Melton. Disciples
of Christ; Rev. w. L. Darby, Wash
ingtOn Federation Of Churches: II. j.
Odenthal. City Club: Vergne w. Pot.
ter, Lions Club: +. ID. Shaw, Mer-
chants and Manufacturers Associa-
ton: r. V. Thomson. Boys Club: Linn
G.. Drake, Boy Scouts: DR.. r. A. Nc
Lendon. American Business Mems
Club: Thomas y. Stearn. Civitan Club:
NJ. "A. Leese. Chamber of Commerce;
j. Harry Cunningham. Board Of Trade.
A. l.. Baldwin. Newcomers Club;
Frank y. Pierce, Optimist Club: Rev
]. Phelps Hand, Methodist Episcopal
Church: Rev. r. V. Nicholson. Metho-
dist Protestant Church: l.. W. De Cast
and Earl 3. Fuller. Y. NJ. c. A.
Committees Appointed.
The following committees were ap.
pointed:
Publicity Committee-C. II. Claudy,
G.. G.. Morgan and Alton l.. Wells.
Church-Dr. w. l.. Darby, Rev. w. o.
Waltemeyer and l.. W. De Cast. Clubs
and business organiza
y. Stearn, Vergne W. Potter and z. d.
Shaw. Welfare organizations-F. E.
Thomson, Linn G. Drake and f, 3,
Fuller.
Evening star., 1926-10-15
SHERMAN RESUMES
MORSE TESTIMONY
Former Secretary of U. S. Steam
ship Company Recalled to
Witness Stand.
By the Associated Prese

BY the Associated Press:
NEW YORK, October 15.-Trial of
the three sons of Charles w Morse
and Ia other defendants on charges of
conspiring to sell stock fraudulently.
continued in Federal Court today,
with Thomas A. Sherman. former sec
retary OF the United States Steamship
Co. again on the witness stand.
Minutes of an alleged meeting Of the
United States Steamship Co. in 1916
revealed {. contract whereby $12,-
500. 900 was turned over to y. L. Gill
bert, A clerk in the company, have
been admitted as evidence for the
Government. but they will not be read
until after the defense has conducted
its cross -exa mination of Sherman.
Sherman had identified a copy of
the minrN::s yesterday and they were
over the opposition of the de-
fense. Of the $12.5O0,00O. the Govern
ment contends $4,000, 900 represented
stock in various subsidiary companies
of the steamship company, and ST.
500, 900 was in cash.
Evening star., 1926-10-15
Red Cross Flyers
May Bomb" Cities
At Next Roll Call

Airplane stunt flying may be a
feature Of the tenth annual roll
call of the Red Cross. which opens
on Armistice day and continues
through Thanksgiving. it was an
nounced today at national head
quarters.
The success attained by r. Il.
Ellifritz, chairman of the Dallas.
Tex. chapter, in last years roll
call with stunt aviator who bonn
barded Dallas and surrounding
towns from the air with Red Cross
publicity, impelled the officials to
attempt to make the feature
Ma ton wide.
Red Cross officials said there are
enough privately owned and oper-
ated airpla mes in the United States
to- bomb more than 1000 areas if
the aviators can be enlisted in the
annual drive.
Evening star., 1926-10-15
WASHINGTON RELICS
IN Wakefield RUINS
Excavators at Virginia Birthplace
Find China in Old
Foundations.

Excavators, working at Wakefield
the Virginia birthplace of George
Washington, have unearthed the
original founda tions of the Washing.
ton homestead and a number Of speci
mems of China dating back to the
period of 1920, it was announced by
the Wakefield National Memorial AS.
sociation. The association is seeking
to have replica of the Washington
familys ancestral home built on the
old foundation and preserved for all
time.
Included among the bits of china
found by the excavators were rare
examples of salt glaze china. fash
ioned by Dwight of F'ulham, England.
These were dated back to 1920. A
number of other historically import
ant discoveries were catalOgued at the
same time. The original foundation
walls of the house in which George
Washington was born were built Of
brick. these show.
This is the first time it has been
possible to trace out the outline of
the old home. The house was of
irregular shape, its greatest length at
tanning 81 feet and it's utmost width
being 81 feet, In the same house also
were born Washington's father and
grandfather Their tombs lie only a
few yards from the old foundations
The house itself was destroyed by fire
in 1879.
Mrs. Harry Lee Rust. president of
the memorial association, told Presi-
dent Coolidge personally Of the dis
coveries Of the excavators. The Presi-
dent was greatly interested He has
6ap r1n~kx e>l Ii. L - H.
work Of the Wake National Memorial
Association from the beginning. The
association has obtained tract of
land surrounding the Washington
homestead. which it will preserve. to-
gether with the family burial lot and
the replica Of the house itself when
it Is completed.
Evening star., 1926-10-15
POLICEMAN SUSPENDED.
Accused Of Living With Wife of
Another Officer,

Police Pvt. Charles P. Bryant of the
third precinct was suspended without
pay by order Of the District Commits.
sioners today pending trial before the
police trial board on October % on
charge of conduct unbecoming to an
officer. The officer is accused of hav-
ing lived in a cottage at Colonial
Beach. Va. from August l to with
the wife of another policeman.
Several other changes in police per-
sonnel were ordered. Pvt. William
s. Sager of the fourteenth precinct
and Pvt. Wilson L. Davis of the
eleventh precinct were relieved from
duty as horse-mounted officers, and
Pvt. Henry Osborne of the four
teenth precinct and Pvt. Frederick H.
Xander of the eleventh precinct were
assigned to duty mounted on horses.
with additional compensation at $45O
year. Pvt. Clifford j. Garry of the
ninth precinct was relieved from
duty as a motor cycle officer. and Pvt
Edward NJ. Taylor was assigned to
motor cycle duty, with an increase of
fi<U d year, te = s...ssss .s>-e..-
Evening star., 1926-10-15
Stamp Licker Asks
Post Office to Use
Better-Tasting Gum

BY the Associated Press.
Post Office Department officials
scratched their heads today In
wonder and amazement over the
latest voluntary suggestion TO
boom their business.
1t came in letter from the
"always-willing-t -to-help" manager
of trade ma ga zine. who expressed
enthusiastic approval of everything
about Uncle Sans stamps except
the "stickum' on the back.
It's the same flavor we have
had ever SINCE the Civil War days"
the letter complained. 1T is bad
tasting.
Il want to put some favoring
extract in the paste: haves some
peppermint. sarsaparilla, and other
nice-tasting f1avorS. 1t will help
sell stamps. People will feel a
longing for 4 little flavor and they
will go in and buy a stamp and
write a letter to mother"
Evening star., 1926-10-15
MRS. A. c. CLARKSON DIES.
Resident Of Washington for Past
55 Years.

Mrs. Annie Caroline Clarkson, -
years DID, died suddenly today at her
residence. 1915 Thirteenth street. She
was the widow of James A. Clarkson,
contractor, who built the old conven.
ton hall at Fifth and X streets, and
had resided in Washington for the
past 55 years.
She was a member of Hope Lodge.
No 80, Order of the Eastern Star;
the board of managers of the Baptist
Home and president of the Ladies'
Aid Society of the Central Baptist
Church.
She is survived by son. Edgar j.
Clarkson, patent attorney Of this city,
and two daughters. Mrs. Ruby May
Guinon and Miss Eleanor NJ. Clark
son.
Funeral services will be conducted
Monday at 2:30 o'clock at her late
home by Rev. J. j. Muir, chaplain
Of the Senate. followed by interment
in Rock Greek Cemetery.
Evening star., 1926-10-15

he appointed To investigate the mat
ter. The t'ederati of Citizens
Associations will he asked to support
the bill.
G. n. Powell. delegate to the Fed
Grafton of Citizens Associations, re-
ported on the membership campaign
TO be conducted between November
13 and 20 and urged the associations S
participa ton. declaring that the
citizens organiza tions are becoming
recognized more and more as inhuen-
tial bodies, Offering. as they do, the
only real mouthpiece the citizens
have. The idea. he said. Is not merely
to increase the rolls. but to induce
a greater number of citizens to become
active in the work of determining the
needs of the community.
r. w. Rittenour was elected to
membership. 1t was voted to hold
the next meeting of the association
in Wesley Heights. where a large
number of its members reside. Presi-
dent Frampton presided.
Evening star., 1926-10-15
Spreading Viper Harmless.

Contrary to superstition regarding
this reptile. the spreading viper is
harmless. 1t is not poisonous and the
teeth are too short to inf1ict wound
in case the snake did strike at a per-
son. One of the peculiar habits of
this snake is that Of feigning death.
which 1t accomplishes by rolling over
on its back. When turned over 1t I'M
mediately resumes this absurd posi-
ton.