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Putnam patriot., 1926-07-09
MISS ELLIOTT TO MARRY
Engagement Is Announced to Henry
 Baker Bradford

Mir. and Mrs Dexter Elliott of Thompson on Friday last announced the engagement of their youngest daughter. Miss Virginia Addeman Elliott. to Henry Baker Bradford, son of Mir and Mrs. Horatio Slater Brad ford. also of Thompson. Miss Elliott is a graduate of the Westover School, Middlebury She is a sister of Mrs. Charles van Brunt Cnshman of Pom fret. who was Miss Mary Elliott, and of Mrs. Malcolm Douglas of New York City. who was Miss Frances Elliott. Mir Bradford was graduated from the Kent School in 1922. No arrange ments have yet been made for the we'd ding.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-09
PUTNAm's OWN AUTHOR
Mrs. Hersey's Work In Two Msgs zines-Book Appears In Autumn

Frances Lester Warner tMrs. Mayo D. Hersey) is the author of two inter esting essays which appeared in the magazines for June. In the June Att lantie Mrs. Hersey had an amusing story entitled. "Is There Any Mail?" and in the June issue of Harper's appeared Rust and Black Laquer, . a fiivver story. A book of essays by Mrs. Hersey will be published in Bos- ton in the autumn. Mrs Hersey with Mir Hersey and his parents is at pres ent travelling in Europe.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-09
PAST EXALTED RULER
 LEAVES FOR CHICAGO

James F. Murray, Past Exalted Ruler of Putnam Lodge of Elks. left today for the national convention of the order at Chicago. Mir. Murray goes with delegation from Boston on a special train of Pullman observation cars. They will go by the way of Montreal and return by way of the Thousand Islands.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-09
WEDDING OF MISS
 JARVIS MONDAY A. M.

Miss Lillian Jarvis. younger daugh- ter of Mir and Mrs. John Jarvis. Church street and sister of Captain of Police William Jarvis, will be married next Monday morning at St. Mary's church to John Maher of New Ha- ven. Following the mass a reception will be held at the home of the brides parents. After wedding trip Mir and Mrs. Maher will live in New Haven where Mir. Maher is employed by the New Haven railroad.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-09
PUTNAM ATHLETE
 WINS TWO EVENTS

Gordon Winslow, well known Put nam athlete. captured both the 100 and 200 yards dashes at the track meet in Rockville. Monday. Mir Winslow made a reputation as captain of the Putnam High school football squad that came through the year undefeat- ed.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-09
DRS. GUESTS AT THE
 ARNOLD SEA GRILL

Mrs. c. D. Arnold entertained a number of physicians at the Arnold Sea Grill, Tuesday evening. Those present were; Drs. NJ. J. Ballard, r.. 4. Morrell. F. F. Perry, Karl T. Phil lips, George T. I.amarche. B. r. Mur- phy, all of Putnam, and Drs. Overlook of Pomfrct. Marsh of Hampton, La- palme of North Grosvenordale and Dr. J. E. Kent of Larchmont, \. Y.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-09
GUY L. BAKER IS
 DECLARED BANKRUPT

In the United States District Court in New Haven. Wednesday. Guy L. Baker, former assistant cashier of the First National Bank of Putnam was adjudicated a bankrupt.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-09

Miss Lillian BoiIes of Ellington was the guest of Mir. and Mrs. John F.. Child and family over the holiday.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-09
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Booth and

little daughter Jane were guests of relatives in Shelton, Conn, over the weekend and holiday.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-11-19
7AXICAB DRIVER
TAKEN PRISONER
Darien Police Frustrate Kid
mapping Attempt /.

Darien. Conn. Nov. 10 R)-Over-
hauling taxicab which was being
driven erratically over the Boston
post road late last night. two mo-
torcycle officers found in it New
York men who apparently were try
ing to kidnap the driver, Vincent N.
Politana. All four were today turned
over to New York police. The mo-
tive of the three men in selling the
cab and coming into Connecticut
was not made clear.
After the officers became suspic-
ious Of the taxicab and those in it
they gave chase. On stopping it,
Politana was found crowded into a
rear seat under compulsion by one
of the others. John Gordon, %, of
SAL West 144th street, New York,
was at the wheel.
The others were Arnold Moore,
90, Of Yonkers. and Charles ].
Breen, 81. Of Mills hotel, New York.
Politana's story was that the men
engaged him in Seth street to drive
them to. an address in lower Sixth
avenue. On arriving there they told
Politana that Moore lived in Port
Chester and he was to drive him
there and the others would go with
him and be returned home. On
reaching Port Chester, Politana was
told to continue and when just west
of Greenwich he was seized and
forced into the rear. The cab contin-
ued into Connecticut.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-11-19
CONGRESS FIGHT
ON Lower TAXES
Indications Are That This VIII
Be Chief Issue

Washington, Nov. 10 R>-Indica-
tons that the principal battle of the
approaching session of congress will
rage about the tax reduction con-
tinue to multiply.
Not only has opposition to the ad-
ministration plan for returning the
treasury surplus to taxpayers
through credit allowances on their
payments next year been disclosed
in republican circles, but democratic
leaders have made considerable pro-
gress in preparing for a drive look
ing to enactment of permanent tax
reduction instead Of waiting, as Sec
rotary Mellon advises, for more
complete demonstration of the pres
ent laws operation.
A definite plan to reduce taxes by
at least s325,000,0o0 has been
worked out by Senator Simmons,
democrat, North Carolina, and Rep
resentative Garner. democrat, Texas,
the ranking minority members re-
spectively, of the senate finance and
house ways and means committees.
Their objective. which might be in
creased to $500, 100000, would be
attained through reduction of In
come tax on corporations from
IS IL to II per cent or lower, re-
peal of excise taxes, and modifica-
ton. possibly, of the tobacco tax and
surtaXes on individual incomes be-
tween 100000 and 100000.
Treasury estimates Of the surplus
which will be available at the end
Of the current fiscal year have
ranged from s200,O00,0O0 to $780,
100000, but these, democratic lead
ers, have insisted that the present
law is not likely to be so productive
in its second year as it has been In
the first
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-11-19

checkers, and others playing chess.
Mr.. Banks walked around inside the
hollow square. from one board to
another moving the checkers and
chess men until the players on the
opposite side of the table were either
out OF pieces to move, or hopelessly
cornered. Some of the men, how
ever, played very close games against
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-11-19

the champion until both of them
We're reduced to two or three pieces
each. Then the champions ex-
perience would blossom out and
after a few more moves his oppo-
nent would be trapped.
At the same time the champion
was playing checkers and chess
he played three
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-11-19

boards Of checkers by numbers.
These boards were located at an
other table, and out of sight of Mr..
Banks. Although the men who
played the numbered boards were
good checker players, at the end
they met the same sad fate OF the
men who played the champion at the
other table
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-11-19
FLASHES OF LIFE; CHRISTMAS CLUBS
WILL DISTRIBUTE VAST FORTUNES

BY the Associated Press.
New York-There will be $685.
$685. 900 available for Santa Claus
shortly. This sum will be distribut-
ed by 1900 banks in various parts OF
the country to 100000 folks who
have been saving in Christmas clubs.
Chicago-Perhaps 1t has occurred
to Suzanne that when she was an
amateur her temperament induced
lots of folks to pay to see her. ANY,
! how, she chased camerman off the
courts and a fist fight between the
photographer and an official fol-
500 from Mr.. Cold Cash Pyle for
taking four straight from Suzanne.
| New York-This is big day in the
| life of Adolph Zullor, movie mag
nate, who came from Hungary 81
remember which. His new $4,000
600 theater opens tonight In the
| SIT, 100000 Paramount building, a
rev skyscraper in Times Square.
| Akron, O.-Uncle Sam has a
scheme to keep Hostile aircraft from
his cities in the next war by bar
RACES of balloons. Anchored by
cables balloons would be sent three
miles up to encircle a city. The
balloons, 5000 cubic. feet each, are
being made here.
New York-Professional golfers
here are envying Leo Diegel. They
hear he has California job as
private teacher for Joseph M.
of $4,000 q year and $4,000 ex-
penses.
Lincoln, Neb.-Some of the chief
reasons for election to fraternities
and 'sororities. as given by Professor
John Rice of the University of Ne
braska: An automobile. clothing, a
new style of bob, family influence.
New Workable Hummel. notori-
Gus lawyer of 25 years ago, who
made millions and was the inspira-
ton for much latter day fiction deal
ing with sharp practice, spent mill
lions too. His estate has just been
appraised at s5G,717.
Binghamton, N. Y. Professor
Frank Boyneton wouldn't give dol
lar bill for dozen brides as school
teachers. But once the novelty Of
married life has worn off they are
fit for school duties, he says.
Constantirople-Th project of the
town of Karahissar has ordered
women to stop wearing such long
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-11-19
PLAY SOCCER HERE
Clan Douglas to Meet Cheney Bros.
Team In League Game At Willow
Brook Park.

The Clan Douglas soccer team, will
play its next game on Sunday when
it takes on the Cheney Brothers
team of South Manchester in q re-
turn league game at Willow Brook
park. The game will be called at
$50 o'clock.
New Britain has not yet scored
victory in the South Manchester
Amateur league. The Clan will send
the following lineup into the game:
N. Wallace, goal; C. Freebairn. RIB;
] Stevenson, lb; J. Pattison. chb; A.
Lambie, capt, chb; r. Brown, lib:
D. Coghill, or; G. Thompson. If; Nc
Dougall, CT: Gibson, IL: J. Forsyth, oil.
Andrew Downie will referee the
game.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-11-19

skirts. They have been using &c
yards OF cloth and three dresses
each, all at once. There's a move
ment on foot for n compromise be-
tween the three skirts and the "one-
third" Of skirt that Is the mode in
Constantinople, Paree and the U.
S. A.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-11-19
NATIONAL OFFICERS ON
VISIT TO PROBUS CLUB
Newell Banks Outwits Competitors
AT Y. NJ. c. A.-Plays Three
Boards Out of Light

Newell w. Banks, tho national
checker champion, defeated all
Corners last evening when he gave
an exhibition at the Y. NJ. c. A.
Around a hollow square, formed
of tables, 90 men sat, some playing
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-11-19
SALAD HINT

Canned asparagus slices of hard
boiled eggs, lettuce and tomatoes
served with Russian dressing make
most palatable salad.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-11-19

S. A.
London-In the opinion Of male
students the women's colleges at Ok
ford should be hvelled to the ground.
The Oxford Union society, a famous
organization Of debators. has so
voted.
New York-James Churchill, a
pioneer in running cabarets on
Broadway. is now heartily in favor
of prohibition. He is convinced that
prohibition will regulate itself even
tually. Night clubs, successors to
the prohibition cabarets, he re-
CARDS as shake downs"
New Haven - Proposed 100000
600 endowment fund at Yale is to go
wholly for teaching and research
work, President James Rowland An
CELL says.
Hartford Connecticut and
Maine governors praise New Eng
land, tho land Of the rising sum-"
at New England council dinner.
New Haven - Liquors valued at
$4,000 seized in raid after complaint
is made to police by mother of Yale
student; Ernest E.. Rickson arrested.
New Haven - No criminal respon-
Sib1lity on part of Charles NJ. Powell
found by coroner for death of Will
liam Tinker, killed in automobile ac-
cident.
Newington Isaiah Leebove. New
York lawyer, and Rufus Nnd his
chauffeur. held under bondSWof op-
pearance in connection with death of
Mrs. Arthur L. Young. killed by
automobile.
Hartford Records broken for
number of automobile accidents in
one week in November and number
of persons killed in such accidents,
during week ending November 10.
Hartford - Herman Meyer, so.
killed by Connecticut company mo-
tor bus: Robert Barry. operator
charged with criminal negligence.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-11-19

Many Of the local players who at
tended the exhibition were interested
In checker tournament which will
be started at the "Y" very shortly.
This tournament will be open 10
anyone in New Britain who may
wish to take part.
READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-11-19

Hartford - Herman Meyer, so.
killed by Connecticut company mo-
tor bus; Robert Barry. operator
charged with criminal negligence.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-11-19

Hartford Records broken for
number of automobile accidents in
one week in November and number
of persons killed in such accidents,
during week ending November IS.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-11-19

Constantinople-The project of the
town of Karahissar has ordered
women to stop wearing such long
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-11-19

READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-11-19

Binghamton, N. Y. - Professor
Frank Boyneton wouldn't give q dol
lar bill for dozen brides as school
teachers. But once the novelty Of
married life has worn off they are
fit for school duties, he says.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-11-19

New York-Professiona golfers
here are envying Leo Diegel. They
hear he has a California job as
private teacher for Joseph M,
Schenck, movie magnate, at salary
of $4,000 year and 5000 ex-
penses.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-11-19

All st n d ard types,
with B a k c lite Base
storage battery and dry
cell, detector or ampli-
tlcr, and each tube
guaranteed. each
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-11-19

Lincoln, Neb.-Some of the chief
reasons for election to fraternities
and 'sororities. as given by Professor
John Rice of the University of Ne
braska: An automobile. clothing, a
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-11-19

Newington Isaiah Leebove. New
York lawyer, and Rufus Wnd, his
chauffeur. held under bond5Wdf OPP
pearance in connection with death of
Mrs. Arthur L. Young, killed by
automobile.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-11-19

New Workable Hummel. notori-
Gus lawyer of 25 years ago, who
made millions and was the inspira-
ton for much latter day fiction deal
ing with sharp practice, spent mil
lions too. His estate has just been
appraised at s5G,717.
The Washington times., 1926-05-18

the committee Is expected to ad
journ tomorrow.
Formal hearing Of the charges
with Representative Thomas l.
Blanton OF Texas in the role OF
pro Acutor, probably will begin
Thursday or Friday.
The committee win confine itself
exclusively to the impeachment
charges and only such witnesses
twill be heard as are essential to
the development Of these charges.
Thirty-four counts were made In
the original charges, to which have
since been added embezzlement and
bribery, as d result of recent testi-
mony before the House District
subcommittee.
The District subcommittee will
meet again at 1880 p. m. tomorrow
to continue its Investigations.
Last night Commissioner Cuno III.
Rudolph and justices Of the District
Supreme Court appeared before the
subcommittee and were censured by
committee members.
Commissioner Rudolph was called
upon to explain alleged discrepan-
cies between his previous testimony
and the official records regarding
the contract business between his
hardware firm, Rudolph & West
Co., and the District government.
Rudolph admitted he had been
grossly mistaken" regarding his
figures.
The Washington times., 1926-05-18
ME DIUIN|S FIGHT
H0UDI|VI
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does not take place, and get away
with Il" Houdini said.
Millions of dollars are stolem BY
fraudulent mediums every year.
Bring any medium before me and
/ win prove that he Is either d
victim or psychosis or Is crook. =
Houdini characterized Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle az '.the biggest dupe
outside OF Sir Oliver Lodge. he
said that Conan Doyle Is misguided
by~ spiritualigts ''and has not seen
the light"
Palnlistry Branded Fraud
Houdini declared that no one
could forecast future events.
t'Palmistry Is q fraud" be said.
'sYou can tell BY d mans hand
whether he IS brichIayer or q
clerical worker, but that ID all. z
Amid Kisses from the assembled
spiritualists and others, Houdini
derided astroIogy, declaring that IL
was impossible ito tell what Il go
ing to happen to me or nina"
He pointed out that IL II strange
that mediums have to charge q
dollar or two for predictions when
every dav thew could clean up q
The Washington times., 1926-05-18
EX-W|FE LOSES.
CAROL SUIT
By Internatlonal Newa servlee

I
PARIS, May 1S.-Tha Seine tri-
bunal today dismissed the suit OF
Nine. ziz Lambrino. demanding
that Prince Carol. OF Rumania, pub
licly recognize their son, Prince
Mircea.
The court held that it was In
competent to judge IN the matter.
Nine. Lambrino, former morgana-
tic wife, filed demand upon
Prince Carol that he acknowledge
their son and pay his school tuition.
She is also said to have sought q
further settlement for the boy.
Counsel for Prince Carol claimed
that Prince Carol had entered a
final settlement with Nine. Lam
brine some time ago and is now pay
Ing her $4,000 year alimony.
The Washington times., 1926-05-18

and turned its attention to the
opening Of the impeachment pro
ceedings tomorrow be pre the
House Judiciary Committl -
With the passage Of the y1sl
bill the work of the Hot - ItEt.
Grams Committee on the ~ Apnng
case came to close. The Hnuse
District subcommittee, howe Rer,
will continue its Investigations Vpr
some time to come, with a vieR
to reporting general legislation dear
ing with. evils found to exist In the
District Government.
Going to Judiciary Committee
The burden OF handling the Fen
ming case, however, will devolve
upon the powerful Judiciary Com
mittee after today.
Tomorrow's ceremonies will be
solemn and formal in character.
The full Judiciary Committee will
meet to open the impeachment case.
The accused Commissioner, with
his counsel, will appear before the
committee in the Judiciary Com
mittee room at the Capitol.
This room resembles a Supreme
Court room, the committee mem
Ders sitting behind a high, raised
horseshoe-shaped desk filling one
end of the room.
Fenning will be placed between
the open ends of the semicircle
facing Chairman George s. Graham,
Of Pennsylvania.
The charges will be presented to
the full committee, which will for
mally open proceedings under the
impeachment resolution and will
then turn the case over to the
special subcommittee of twelve,
headed by Representative L. c..
Dyer, Of Missouri. At this point
The Washington times., 1926-05-18
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ing, Mrs. Ham left her husband
alone for about fifteen or twenty
minutes. when she left the apart
ment, he was I'm bed. When she
returned. he had disappeared.
Lawyer Receives Letter
a special delivery letter reached
Mr.. Hams lawyer about O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, stating that
some valuable papers would be
found at .Harvey's restaurant.
Lieut.. Comdr. william b. Rogers.
who also lives at the Kedlicks and
who was trying to locate Mr.. Ham,
found the papers there.
About 3 o'clock yesterday after
noon Mrs. Ham received 3 special
delivery letter from her husband.
saying he was going to q SAM.
tarium In southern Maryland.
Lieutenant Commander Rogers
worked nearly All night, fruitlessly
trying to trace Mr.. Ham through
this message.
The missing man took about $50
with him. a business partner,
whom he mentioned in his telegram
to The washington Times. il l. ~.
The Washington times., 1926-05-18

nificant Of their hopes that they
have chosen to center their final
attack here in the Ware stronghold,
and 1t is here, too, that they will
have thousands OF paid watchers
at the polls today to guard against
the frauds which they have been
telling the State are to be feared.
Governor Pinchot's managers
claimed this morning that he would
carry 81 Of the 81 counties in the
State, but these claims were pooh
poohed by the Ware and Pepper
people, and generally discounted by
experienced political observers.
The Washington times., 1926-05-18

The Pepper managers, however,
hope to hold It around $4,000, and
IL they are successful in this they
are confident the Mellon strong
holds in the western counties will
nkoga than make It up. It is sig
The Washington times., 1926-05-18
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optional retirement ages are pre-
r1er.fhaa

optional retirement ages are pre-
scribed.
BedIam &c Passage
The bill was called up BY Rep
rssentative Frederick Il. Lehlbach.
Of New Jersey. chairman Of the
Civil Service Committee, shortly
after 5 o'clock yesterday and was
damned through under suspen.
sion Of the rules, the final vote
beginning shortly before 8 p. m.
The bill was considered amid a
beldam OF noise, in which many
OF the speeches were drowned out.
Shouts Of Voter broke up virtually
every speech in opposition to the
measure.
So great was the disorder that
when Representative Fiorello La
Guardia Of New York, took the
floor, he was unable to make him
self heard and simply dictated his
speech to the reporter.
Lehlbach, In presenting the bin,
declared It was this or nothing, :"
and warned members they could
Senate or in conference.
.It IL the best that can be had, :"
he said.
The measure was sayagely at
tackled as cold FLOODED dismissal
OF the just claims Of veteran en-
pIoyes by Democratic speakers.
This bin was written by some
body who took a blood temperature
OF zero" declared Representative
Frank Oliver of New York. Il do
not believe that Commander Byrd
has found anybody near the North
Pole as cold hearted as the man
who really dictated the terms OF
this bill.
Think OF it! Seventy years OF
age. There are not 10 per cent of
the Government employees who will
reach that age. They will retire
only after they are dead. In truth,
this Is q magnificent bill. An In
siIrance company that wrote policies
like this would be indicted for
fraud.