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The Lambertville record., 1926-09-23

Mrs. Macdonald, of New York
! City, is visiting Lulu Smith.
Mrs. Emma Ham, of Brookvile
visited friends in Jersey City last
Sunday.
Miss Celeste Mathews was guest
of her aunt, Mrs. Wesley Thatcher
of Baptisttown recently.
Mrs. Joseph Smith, of Prallsville
is taking treatment in a hospital in
Norristown, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Smith and
family, of Sergeantsville, were Sun
day visitors of George VanSelous.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony Serene and
son, Billy, visited his mother, Mrs.
Ann Serene, Sunday. Mr.. Serene
will move his family to Myerstown,
Pa, on October first.
Edgar Smith will return this week
to Lafayette College, Easton, Pa.
Mrs. Ellen NanSelous was a Wis
itor in Lumherville. Pa, on Monday
Workman are busy painting the
Baptist Parsonage at Sandy Ridge.
Next Sunday morning there will be
a rally at the church at l0:30.
John S. Wilson is enjoying a ten
days vacation from his duties at
the II. r. Station here.
Mrs. Carrie SidderS, of Jersey
City, is visiting her mother, Hes
ter Hendricks.
Lawrence VanHorn is attending
Drexel College, Philadelphia, where
he is studying chemistry.
The Young Ladies' Class, of the
Presbyterian Sunday School, will
hold food sale in Boro Hall, Sat
urday at 1890 A. NJ. Daylight Time.
to benefit the Chapel fund.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wilson and
daughter, Helen, are visiting Mrs.
Wilson's cousin, Miss Alice Surene,
of Lawrence, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Ent and
children, spent Sunday with Mrs.
Ent's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George
Alleyne, of Sandy Ridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Robertson
visited Sunday her brother and
wife, Mr. and Mrs. Shird Brink,
of Lumberville, Pa.
Mrs. John Foster and daughter,
Margaret, were recent guests of
Mrs, Amy Servis, of Baptisttown.
Mrs. Charles Parent and daugh-
ter, have been visiting friends in
Philadelphia last week.
John and Fred Mohr, p. IL. Led
ger and Elmer Robertson are dele.
gates from the Stockton Fire Co.
to go to the Firemens' Convention
in Atlantic City this week.
The remains of Miss Fanny HUI
sizer, of Lambertville, were inferred
in the family plot at Rosemont last
Saturday. She leaves brother, Ed
ward Hulsizer, of Locktown She
was 81 years old
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Wilkinson
are On Il motor trip to Akron, Ohio.
They are accompanied by Mr. and
Mrs. Van Iderstine, of Bayonne.
Eleanor Fisher, daughter of Will
liam Fisher, of Grover, has gone to
Bloomfield to live with her grand
parents. She will enter high school
there this year.
The Ladies' Auxiliary will hold
a meeting in the Chapel, September
Both, at 2:30.
Mayor Moore has suffered re-
lapse, and is now confined to his
bed again.
The Lambertville record., 1926-09-23
AMENDMENT PROPOSED TO THE CON
STiTUTi0N OF THE STATE OF
NEW JERSEY nY THE
LEGISLATURES OF 1925.
~ n nt

RE 1T RESOLVED ny THE SENATi
0he House Of ASSEMBLY coneurringl;
l. The following amendment to tn
Constitution OF the State of New Jcrscy /
hereby proposed and when the same shal
he agreed TO by majority OF tn
members elected TO the Senate and IIous.
Of Assembly, the said amendment shall b,
entered on their journals with the yea
and nays tnkcn thereon and referred t.
the legislature then next TO be chosen, an,
published for three months previous TO th'
first Tuesday after the first Monday o
November next, in nj least one newapape
Of each county, II any be published there
in. such newspapers to be designated h.
the President of the Senate, the Speake
of the House Of Assembly and the Sec
retnry of State payment for such publica
ton 10 be made by the Treasurer on tn
warrant Of the Comptroller.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT.
To section ak OF Article ~ OF the Stat,
Constitution add new paragraph to b,
known paragraph Ave" which shnl
read ms followsi
g. The Legislature may enact law
inder which municipalities, other than coun
Ties, may adopt coming ordinances limtin'
md restricting To specified districts. nn
'eguatinR therein. buildings and structures
to their construction. nnd tn
nature and extent Of their use. md th
aNerciae of such authority shall he deem
ID to be within the police power Of th'
State.
The Lambertville record., 1926-09-23
AMENDMENT PROPOSED TO THE CON-
STITUTION OF THE STATE OF
HEWg HEsWg,s, JERsEY .Iifp2 br bT ,pBs TIE
SENATE C0NCIIRRENT RESOLUTION.
SENATE CUNCURHtNT KEoULU IIUN'

Re IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE
the House Of Assembly cOncurringl
The following amendment to the Consti-
tuition OF the State OF New Jersey is here
hy proposed and when the same shall be
agreed 10 by a majority of the members
elected to the Senate and House of AS
-embly, the said amendment shall be en-
tered on their journals, with the yeas and
nays taken thereon and referred TO the
Legislature then next to be chosen and
lublished for three months previous 10 the
frat Tuesday after the first Monday Of
November next, in at least one paper OF
each county, II any be published therein
mch newspapers to be designated by the
President of the Senate the Speaker Of
the House OF Assembly and the Secretary
Of State; payment for such publication to
he made by the Treasurer warrant of
the Comptroller:
PROPOSED AMENDMENT.
The Legislature shall have power to es-
tablish water supply districts, sewerage dis
tricts drainage districts. and meadow re-
rlamation districts to alter and change the
boundaries Of any such district or districts
so established; to provide for the election
" commissions for such districts and to
ers and duties of such commissions: To vest
in such commissions power 10 undertake
develop complete and operate any public
work or improvement for water supply
sewage disposal. drainage and meadow re-
clamntion to incur Indebtedness therefor
which said indebtedness shall be the debt
of the district to fund such debt and to
provide for the levy, assessment and col-
lection of special benefits and Of taxes for
the payment of any such Indebtedness 50
incurred by such district.
The Lambertville record., 1926-09-23
AMENDMENT PROPOSED TO THE con-
sTITuTI0N OF THE STATE OF
NEW JERSEY ny THE
LEt;isLATURE OF 1926.
iENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR
ASSEMBLY, CONCURRENT RESOLUTION,

BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE SENATE
the House Of Assembly eoncurrinel; a.,
Constitution of the State of New Jersey 4
,ereby proposed. and when the same shall
70 agreed to by n majority of the mem-
lssembly, the said amendment shall be
md nays taken thereon. and referred to
nd published for the three months pre-.
ious to the first Tuesday after the first
Monday of November next in at least one
newspaper OF each county, II any be pub
designated by the President Of the Senate
he Speaker of the Houes of Assembly and
,ubiication to be made by the Treasurer
m the warrant OF the Comptroller:
PROPOSED AMENDMENT
Amend Article TX of the State Consti-
ution so as to read folows;'
Any specific amendment or amendments
the Constitution may be proposed in the
anne shall be agreed to by majority of
he members elected to each of the two
houses such proposed amendment or nmend-
nents shall be entered on their Journals
18th the yeas and nays taken thereon, and
efcrred to the session of the Legislature
hen next TO be convened otherwiRe than
nd shall he published for three months
'revious to meeting In such session next to
convened in at least one newspaper IN
ach county, II any be published therein,
least once in each month and If in the
ession OF the Legislature next to be con-
encd ns aforesaid. such proposed amend
ient or amendments, or any OF them,
hall he agreed to by majority of all
he members elected to each house then It
hnll be the duty of the legislature to
ubmit such proposed amendment or
mendments or such of them may have
cen twice agreed TO aforesaid. to the
'eope. In such manner aa the Legislature
hail prescribe. at the ensuing election TO
held the first Tuesday after the first
Monday In November and II the people
hall then approve and ratify such nmend-
ncnt or amendments, or amy of them by
majority of the electors qualified to vote
'or members of the Legislature voting
hereon, such amendment amendments so
pproved and ratified shall become part OF
he Constitution provided, that II more
han one amendment be aubmitted they
all be submitted in such manner and
,rm that the people mny vote for or
gainst each amendment separately and dis
incty but no amendment or amendments
clntng TO the same subject shall he
ibmitted 10 the people by the Legislature
ftener than once In five years. In sub
lifting any amendment amendments TO
he people, no vote shall he counted for or
pnnst any amendment whore the voter
hall have omitted anrmntiVely to vote for
npuinat such amendment,
The Lambertville record., 1926-09-23
AMENDMENT PROPOSED TO THE CON
STlTUTioN OF THE STATE OF
SEW SEg,s, lE9sEr a4sfpr HS BY TIL TIE
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION,


RE 1T RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF
ASSEMBLY (tho Senate eoncurring):
1. That the following amendment to
the Constitution of the State of New Jer-
sey is hereby proposed, and when the same
shall be agreed to by majority of the
members elected to the Senate and House
of Assembly, the said amendment shall be
entered on their journals with the yeRs and
nays taken thereon. and referred to the
Legislature then next TO he chosen. and
published for three months previous TO the
first Tuesday after the first Monday of
November next. in at least newspaper
Of each county, IL anv be published there
in, such newspaper Il be designated by the
President OF the Senate, the Speaker Of the
House of Assembly and the Secretary OF
state: payment for such publication to be
made by the Treasurer on the warrant of
he Comptroller.
l. In Article VII, section II. paragraph
two strike out the words "be appointed by
he Senate and General Assembly. in joint
Meeting. They SHALL" so that the paragraph
will read as follows;
20. Judges of the Courts of Common
Pleas shall hold their offices for Ave
ears; but when appointed TO fill vacancies
hey shall hold for the unexpired term
,nly."
The Lambertville record., 1926-09-23

Clinton is rejoicing over the re-
ceipt of five 500 bills, from an
anonymous friend, to be applied to
the fund for the purchase of new
fire apparatus.
So many obbiections have arisen
that the mile piece of dirt road be-
tween Hamden and Sidney may not
be abandoned. To keep it open will
require the building of three new
bridges, one across the South Branch
of the Raritan River.
The Lambertville record., 1926-09-23
AN ORDINANCE

SUPPLEMENT to An Ordinance provid-
ing for the Improvement, reconstruction and
repair Of certain stfcota in the City of
Lambcrtville and approprinting funds for
the expense thereof"
Tint the sum of five thousand dollars
tSFeAo 0Al he and hereby Is. appropriated Ia
meet the cost of improving, reconstrurting
anu repairing of that portion of Swan s.
'-z'' F""ul-''p ST ia Studhiford St Stud
diford st, from Swan 81. to Township Line
of west Amwell S. Franklin 81. from
Swan 81. to Highland Ave.
Public hearing and Gnnl reading 10 he
given Monday evening. September o. 1926
at go O'Clock
Arthur Van Natta
0-lG,23f City Clark.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
SPEND SI,5OO
 IMPROVING CHURCH
Pastor Aston Announces Policy
 Of Enhanced Cooperation"

Extensive repairs 10 the interior of the Union A. M. F Zion church at 315 Church street are being made. according to a report by Rev. L. F. Aston, pastor, The work con- sists of complete renovating of the interior, repairs to the roof, paint ing and general overhauling.
 The church has been in need of repairs for long time, according to the minister, and has reached a stage now where it is necessary to do something. A mortgage of 4,500 has been reduced to 2,500 with the aid Of the other churches in the city, and the minister feels that the con- gregation can stand an increase Of it's indebtedness to the amount of an additional s1,500.
 The work is being done under the direction of r. NJ. Hughes of 167 Slater Road and Joseph Young of 1G2 North street. Both men are in the employ of the Berlin Construc- ton company.
 The work will continue until the church presents a new appearance, according to Rev. MT. Aliston, who announces that "a change in the personnel of the official ranks ha. materially enhanced cooperation with the pastors program"
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
AUTO DEATH RATE IN
 78 CITIES IS 16 DAILY
This Is Equivalent to an Annual Death Rate of tS.9 For Every
 100000 Persons.

Washington. Oct. ' P-Deaths from automobile accidents in 7S of the principal cities of the United States totalled 4,162 during the first SC weeks of 1926. This is an aver age. the commerce department re- ported today, of more than Is deaths a day and is equivalent to an annual death rate of 1S.9 for every 100000 persons.
 There was a considerable variation from month 10 month in the number of fatalities. Starting with 431 in the January period, the total fell off to a minimum Of BAT in March, increas- ed 10 549 for the four weeks ending June 19, was lower for the next two periods and increased 10 a maximum of $50 in the month ending Sept. II.
 Of the 33 largest cities, Kansas City. Kansas, with an estimated pop ulation of 117,000, had the lowest mortality rate per 100000 popula- tion. with only one fatality for the 36 weeks for a death rate of 23.3. Some of the fatalities occurred outside the cities corporate limits.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
HARTFORD OFFICER SLASHED BY NEGRO
BIueCOat Injured in FraCaS at
 Foot Guard Hall

Hartford, Conn, Oct. tP - Supernumerary Policeman Harry Anderson sustained a deep gash on his forearm this morning when, ac- cording to his story he was assaulted by Dock Harris, negro, with a razor.
 Anderson was on duty at dance in Foot Guard hall AS a result of a fracas occurring in the hall about 3 a. m., he busted two or three ne- groes, among them Harris.
 Outside, the busted man started to fight Anderson. Anderson had doWned Harris when it is alleged Harris pulled a razor and inflicted the wound. Harris then fled, pur- sued by Anderson with his arm bleeding badly. The officers black jack broke when he sought to use it and he was forced to jump on Harris back, after a chase Of two blocks.
 Anderson was in the hospital to- day. The case against Harris was continued when the accused ap- peared in police court this morning.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
DAUGHERTY CASE
 PLEADING BEGINS
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some of those Merton gave King proves nothing at all. There is a curious omission of government evi- Gence here. Those bonds could have been in hundred of other hands after they left Kings and before they got 10 Milers.
 Need Not Testify
 "I know you all have a question in your minds. That question is: "Why didn't Miller get on the stand and tell us he got those bonds?- Now isn't that a pretty good guess ?
 well, Miller Is not obliged to get on the stand and tell you where he got them, because the government las never shown that he got them from King. He is under no obliga- tion-and you have no right 10 hold that against him-to tell you any thing about them.
 Public curiosity may demand it, but the law does not compel him to drag into this case names that have not heretofore been mentioned In this case"
 Rand concluded his summation with a plea for acauittal Of Miller
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
Wife Withdraws Her
 Petition for Divorce

The divorce action of Late Tresky of New Haven against Max Tresky of this city was withdrawn by the plaintiff just before it was scheduled to come to trial In the superior court, New Haven, yester- day before Judge Isaac Wolff. William NJ. Greenstein of this city was counsel for the defendant.
 The plaintiff charged intolerable cruelty and non-support in her complaint. Tresky was taken into custody some time ago, at his wife's behest. and was tried for non-support in the New Britain court but her complaint was not upheld.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07

Blodgett opened the meeting and
 turned the chair over to Chairman
 Frederick l.. Lehr, head of the New Haven board of assessors.
 Would Tax By Weight. William c. Kemp, Of Winsted, chairman of the board of assessors
 of the town of Winchester, submitted the committees report which he described as imperfect and subject
 10 change. In this report, it is sug- gested that the weight of cars should
 be used as a basis for taxation on
 the ground that if it is 10 be assum- ed that the automobile should be taxed for maintenance of roads -and to provide revenue for protection to the public and motorist, a method should be adopted more equitable
 thano those used at present and in the past, The piston displacement as adopted by the motor vehicle de- partment in no way has any bear ing on the weight and tear Of roads,
 Nr. Kemp declared, and the gasoline tax has been looked upon as fair CT and more equitable tax. but that has no bearing on weight and 10 combine the two clements would be complicated
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
EDDY-GLOVER POST MEN
 TO DISCUSS CONVENTION
About 50 New Britain Members Will Attend National Meeting In
 Philadelphia Next Week.

Eddy-Glover post, American Le- zion, will hold a regular meeting tomorrow night at o'clock in the post headquarters on Washington street. The meeting will be an im- portant one for those who are leav- ing to attend the national conven- tion in Philadelphia. Fifty mem bers of the local post will attend the convention and will take part in the parade next Tuesday, Octo- Der 12.
 The chairman of the Philadelphia Travel Convention committee will be present at the meeting to explain all details of the proposed tour. He will have list of places at which the New Britain men will stop so that those going to Philadelphia after Saturday, will know where their friends are quartered. Reserva- tion lists closed last night and any one going will have to secure his own transportation.
 At the meeting tomorrow night, those going to the convention will practice the Philadelphia Convention song which has been adopted as the state song for the convention. Words and music were written by Gerald P. Crean, member of Kiltonic post of Southington.
 The show committee will also re- port on the plans and progress made on the affair.
 Final plans will be announced for the holding of Veterans night on October 2S. The members of the G. A. R. and other veterans will be invited as guests of Eddy-Glover post and an entertainment and re- treatments will be provided.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
STANLEY WORKS VETERAN
 IS GIVEN GOLD WATCH
Reinhold Bcrgstrom Ends 25 Years With Corporation and Is
 Signally HoDored.

Another member was added to the Stanley Works Quarter Century club today. when Reinhold Berg strom of 146 Lyons street rounded out 25 years of service in the em- ploy of that concern. He was pre- scented with a gold watch by Vice president Walter c. Hart, acting for the Stanley Works, and he was also presented with a 25 year service pin.
 Truman l.. Weed president of the Quarter Century club, formally welcomed Mir. Bergstrom into that organization, presenting him with a membership pin.
 Mr. Bergstrom has been employ ed as a polisher at the factory for the past 25 years.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
SUNSHINE SOCIETY NOTES

At the meeting held October 4 there were five new members added to our membership.
 Hospita. supplies include wheel chair, three pairs of crutchcs and one back rest. These are loaned where needed.
 There were 24 bouquets Of flowers sent to the sick and shut-ins, and 26 oranges sent to the hospital.
 One layette is available at the present time.
 An inspiring report was given by Mrs. Warner of the state convention held at Waterbury to which she was sent as a delegate.
 The next meeting will be held October IS.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
Barnikow Will Surely
 Play With New Britain

Eddie Barnikow, football star of Meriden, signed today to play with All-New Britain in the game against Red" Grange and the New York Yankees at Clarkin field in Hart ford Sunday afternoon. Barnikow was interviewed today by Manager Edward J. Daley and Promoter Peter Perakos of the New Britain team and the Meriden star assured the New Britain men that he would positively be with New Britain on Sunday afternoon. Barnikow broke with the Hartford Blues last Sun day when he walked off the field during the game with the Frank ford Yellow Jackets. It was an nounced during the week the he had patched up his difficulties with the Hartford team and would continue to play for the remainder of the season.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
Al Smith Supremely
 Confident of Success

New York, Oct. I LR-Governor Smith worked today on his accep- tance speech to be delivered at the National Democratic club tomorrow night
 Asked If he intended to discuss today what he believed to be the issues of this campaign, the gover- nor said:
 "I don't want to be making po- litical speeches from a hotel room. They might think I'm worried, as a matter of fact, l could go on a va cation and when l came back the result would be the same"
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
Hammer Stands Weight
 Of 5000 lbs. in Test

A unique test to determine the strength of a stock hammer pro- duced in the Stanley Works plant in this city was made today at the main factory when a $500 pound se- dan, in a 500 pound frame was suspended with it's handle caught between two pieces of steel. A cable was put across the "claw" end, and another across the striking end, to test both the metal and the security Of the handle, and the 6,000 pound weight raised.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
Mass. Men Arrested for
 Smuggling in Booze

st. Albans, Oct 7.-IPl-The find- ing of 16 cases of Quebec liquor commission gin and rum in their automobile resulted in the arrest of Edward Menard of Chicopee and Omer Roberts of Holyoke, Mass. who were lodged in Franklin county iail today. A customs agent at Swanton stopped their car late last night.
 The United States commissioner is absent from the city and the T fn therefore will be taken to Burlng- ton tomorrow for arraignment be- fore U. s. Commissioner Ladd.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
Percy Waller, One Time
 AH-American, Dies Today

Syracusc, N. T., Oct. 1.-EPE Percy Earl Waller, 4O who with his brother. the late John C. Waller, became nationally known in 1909 and 1910 as tackles on Walter Camps All-American football team while both were playing on Prince ton university's eleven, died suddenly at his home in Skaneatelcs, a few miles west of this city. Death was attributed to heart disease. John Waller died several years ago.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
Trio of Local Youths
 Arrested for Theft

Coventry. Conn.,, Oct. 7.-(Pl- Captured last night in a raid on the Talcott farm in North Coventry with stored apples as their quest, three New Britain men appeared to- day before the town court here, pleaded guilty to breaking and en- tering in the night time and were placed under bond of s1,000 each for the criminal term of the superior court. They were Peter Stenick, Edward Ginzeka and Jacob Askio.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
Connecticut Co. Plans
 New Freight Structure

Alterations ordered by the build ing department to put the Connec- ticut Co. frcighthouse in safe con- dition were so extensive that the company has decided to tear down the present building and replace it. The structure has long stood in Corbin place and is subject to heavy loading daily.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
RETURNS FROM ITALY

Thomas Barbieri, business man. ager of the American Legion band of this city, has returned from a four months trip to Italy, where he visited relatives. Mir. Barbieri made stops at Rome, Naples and Messina while in that country. He Is prominent member of the American Legion and Is one of the city's we'll known. Italian residents
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
I. o. B. B. AUXILIARY MEETS

Plans for an extensive program of social activities, extending throughout the winter months. will be discussed this evening at the first fall meeting of the Ladies' auxiliary I. o. B. B., which will be held at Odd Fellows hall at 8 o'clock. Among the features of the evening will be several recitations by Miss Dora Kramer of Hartford, a gradu- ate of the Emerson School Of Ora tory. Members are urged to be pres ent at this meeting.