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New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
Hog Fanciers Now Seek
 Return of Titled DurOc

Washington, Aug. 12 R-The
 westward hegira of European art
 treasures and heirlooms is having it's counterpart on this side of the Atlantic. but in this case the trail leads southward, and the object dart" is pigs.
 A little over a year ago a promi- nent agriculturist from Argentina, Don Jose Luis Cantillo, ex-governor of Buenos Aires came to this coun- try to buy pigs with a history" In tha center of pig production along the upper reaches Of the Mississippi river he found All Sensation Lead |er," Duroc boar-a pig of historic, if not aristocratic antecedents and 8 social weight in his own right. He also obtained several lady pigs that figure prominetly in the Burke's Peerage of hog lineage. They were bought and are now residing on the Argentine's hacienda, where they enjoy standing of note.
 Not unlike the European art fam ciers, American hog fanciers now want All Sensation" back, and they are willing to. pay fancy price for him. Three or four hog raisers in the middle west have made offers.
 But not one has as yet been an- swered by Don sJose. and it is fear cd the United States has irrevocably lost one of it's first barnyard treas ures.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
Finance Board Decides
 To Approve Bills

After an investigation by the finance committee as to the reason for three bills turned into the com mittee for approval at the meeting last night, it was decided to hold another meeting shortly before the regular monthly meeting of the concil. Approval of the bills is ex- pected.
 Last night Alderman John Maerz offered objection to two bills from the fire department for inspection trips to view two pieces of motor apparatus and the bills were held up. This morning Alderman Walter R. Falk investigated and found that the chairman was acting according to custom an! had right to send the bills in. The bills are s19.60 for a trip to New London to view the Ahrens-Fox bumper and $25.9O covering a trip to Marlboro, Mass. to witness a demonstration of a Maxim bumper.
 Another bill from Walter Law renee for S274 for repair to a truck was held up. It was found that the water department was acting in ac- cordance with its duties when the truck was damaged in an accident, and this bill will also be approved at the special meeting.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
Only Few of Civil War
 Nurses Left for Reunion

Des Moines, Aug. 12 CP-Only a small band of gray-haired women, the last survivors of the army nurses of the Civil War. will repre- sent their national organization at it's annual convention, to be held here in conjunction with the Grand Army of the Republic encampment, September 19 to 24.
 Only five members of this heroic group, which administered to the suffering Yankees, were present at the reunion of the National Associa- tion of Army Nurses of the Civil War at Grand Rapids last summer.
 Alice Cary Risley, Columbia, Mo, who has been national president for the past eleven years, estimates that no more than half dozen of the fifty living members of the group will be abue to be present this year.
 One of the oldest surviving mem bers is Catherine M. Beck, Wichita, Kas., department president of Kansas and Missouri, who is more than 94 years old. Nearly all of the other members average about S6 years of age.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
City Items

> James Delaney was arrested al 12:30 this afternoon on charges ot breach of the peace and assaultine his wife. at their home, 193 Hart ford avenue. Officers Massey and McCabe made the arrest.
 Sons were born this morning al New Britain General hospital to Mir and Mrs. Maurice Jotkowitz of 145 Hartford avenue, and Mir and Mrs. Frank Swent of 62 Trinity street.
 Rev. Carl Hognander of James, town. N. r., will preach at the Swed ish Bethany church Sunday.
 A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Bodiere of 46 Queen street at the New Britain General hospi- tai yesterday.
 John Micholowski of 25 Concord street received an injury to his neck when he fell at the Russell & Err win plant yesterday. He was taken to the New Britain General hospi- tai.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
SECOND FIRE INVERTED
National Clothing Store Blaze Nearly Followed by Another-Cause is Not Determined--Loss Large

After the fire department left the National Clothing store blaze at the corner of Main and Winter streets yesterday afternoon. Officer Axel Carlson discovered sparks under the staircase leading to the tenements on the second floor, and he tele- phoned to fire headquarters. The firemen made a second trip and ex- tlnguished the blaze.
 The cause of the fire was unde- termined today. Leo Dourdowicz of 5S Broad street manager of the store said the place was locked at noon for the weekly ht holiday. The fire was discovere>' about 1920 o'clock.
 Examination of he stock today disclosed that a stock of shoes in the rear part of the store escaped damage and there will be other salvage. The stockholders claim the total damage will be sS,000 or $9,000.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
LONGEST RIDE IN
 WORLD FOR PRICE
Chicago Line of Over S7 Miles
 for ' Gents

Chicago, Aug. F CPl-The longest street car ride in the world for one fare of seven cents may be had in Chicago.
 From the south city limits, with it's glimpses of green farms, to the north city limits at the edge Of a forest this ride is 37.3 tenths miles, and it takes about four hours rid ing. Eight transfers are necessary.
 The route covers variety of scenery. It passes Wolf Lake south of the city, runs within two blocks of White City, an amusement park. passes near the Armour Institute of technology, within a block of the Coliseum. near the famous Hull House, passes Dougles Park, Gar field Park, Humbolt Park, and near Independence Park.
 Zigzagging a bit this court passes from country scenery through resi- dence districts into the heart Of Chicagos business and manufactur- inc di trict and out among more residences and back to the country.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
FINANCE BOARD MEETING

A meeting of the board of finance and taxation was held last evening during which it was voted to rec ommend to the common council that SS00,OOo be appropriated to the school department for the erection of proposed new schools and that S3,0O0 be appropriated for proposed grading work around the new Roosevelt school. A bond issue will raise the first amount and the lat ter will bt met by the city's emerg- ency fund. The board also voted that recommendation be given the common council that s150,000 be appropriated for the needs of the water department.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
KNIGHT FALLS IN
 NEW LONDON MEET
Makes Poor Score But May
 Yet Qualify

Eastern Point, Conn, Aug. l2 Gp IF. W. Knight of Atlantic City, twice winner of the mems amateur golf tournament at the Shenecossett country club, stood we'll down in the list Of those who finished the quali- flying round of the seventh annual tournament during the forenoon to- day. His S5 for the IS holes had been bettered by Il when only a third Of the 200 entered had turned in cards.
 With several star players yet to turn in cards and several promising young players yet to be heard from it was not believed that Knights S5 would allow him to enter the cham pionship flight. Knight, who was medalist in 1924, the first year he won the Griswold trophy, said he just wasn't hitting the ball today On the first three holes on the out ward trip he had unusually hard luck on. the greens, requiring two butts in two instances and three in dilotHSls Ou tllC Ioul ILi hC 6Ob '1 birdie two, and was down on the re- maining holes in par figures.
 Coming in he was down in par on only three holes. On the par 4, 18th he took '. Of those who turned in cards during the forenoon. Paul R. O'Connell, Worcester, Mass. was low with S6-S9-75. Jack B. Mackie, Inwood, L. l., and F. M. Hancock of Providence, R. l.. were only stroke behind, each having finished in 76. Robinson Cook of Hartford, went the IS holes in 77.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
DEAN OF STAGE
 NOW IN HOLLYWOOD
William H. Crane Lives Amid
 MeTlentOeS

Hollywood, Cal, Aug. 12 LP,-In the heart of this capital of the film world, William H. Crane, dean Of the American stage, now retired. re- clines among the mementos and re- memberances of nearly sixty years before the footlights.
 His suite of rooms creates the i'm pression of books and photographs. The photograph of not a single one of the old time stage stars is miss | ing. There also are autogra phed photogra phs of Presidents Cleve- ! land, Mckinley and Roosevelt and two others of which he is especially proud.
 His "All Star" Case One was taken at dinner ten dered him by the New York theater managers in remembrance of his fiftieth anniversary on the stage. The other includes members of the cast of "The Rivals" which Mir. Crane says was the only stage play produced with a genuine ali-star cast within the last fifty years. The cast included Nat c. Goodwin, F. M. Holland, Francis Wilson, Julia Mar lowe, Joseph Holland, Robert Tab- or and Hr. Crane.
 MT. Crane believes his collection of newspaper clipping and criticisms is the largest accumulated by any one actor. It fills twenty scrap books and includes comments on plays dating back to 1863.
 Bass Voice First Popular
 While the veteran actor loved plays from his early youth, he never dreamed of taking part in them. It was his deep bass voice that won hinf his first opportunity on the stage, he believes.
 After appearing in amateur min strels. Mir. Crane made his profes- sional bow July IS, 1863 at Me chanics Hall, Utica, x. Y, when he became the apprentice member of the Holman Opera company. which once was widely known throughout the east
 Regrets Stage of Nudity
 
 Mir. Crane avoids commenting upon the apparant destination Of the stage. He feels that no one is real ly qualified to speak. He does re- gret, however, the present trend of 50 many plays. The current pro fanity, nudity and vulgarity of the stage he looks upon as nothing short of shocking, as he brides himself upon the fact that he never played a piece that mother could not take her daughter to see. The Father and the Boys" which was popular some years ago. with Mir Crane as father, was one of his constructive parts.
 Despite his age, MT. Crane is in good health and is still very active. His interests include The Strollers. a club made up of actors with thir- ty years experience or more on the speaking stage. He is president of the club.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
Turkish Baths Grow
 In Popular Esteem

New York, Aug. 12 N9 - The Turkish bath to certain extent has replaced the cocktail as refresh ment after busy day, if the in- creased number of these establish ments here is a criterion. Swim ming Is a close second.
 Turkish, Russian and other vapor baths have increased in popularity until at least one hotel includes them with the room, and others are equipped for this service.
 That these new facilities have not endangered the general business is evidenced by the new and larger building erected on Forty-Second street by the largest Turkish baths in the city.
 Large numbers of women patron- ize the places. special hours being reserved for them in the daytime. The evenings and nights are re- served universally for men.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
CAMPBELL MASON
 IS UNDER ARREST
Held in New York Wanted in
 Hartford for Fraud

New York. Aug. 12 Pl-Alleged to have committed stock frauds esti- mated to total s100,00o, Campbell Mason. financial writer living in Manhattan, was held in s25,000 bail today on charge of grand larceny. He also is wanted in Hartford. Conn. where warrant has been is- sued for him in connection with a stock fraud in which the victims were the chief Of police and an al derman of that city, according to q representative of the better business bureau Of New York city, which fig ured In the arrest.
 The specific complaint in which Mason was held was made by Mrs. Pauline Boyle, a Broadway theatri- cal agent, who charges that she gave sa500, mostly in stocks, for Long Island real estate which did not ex- ist. Mason was arrested as he was trying to cash the stocks, it was all legged. Another man with him es- capped.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
Police Board Delaying ,
 Action on Traffic Signs

The board of police commissioners will not make a recommendation at the meeting of the common coun- cil next week. relative 10 installing new traffic lights about the center of the city, 1t was said today by Chairman Peter J. Pajewski.
 A representative of the Grouse Hinds company was in this city to- day, prepared to meet the commis- sioners, but only the chairman and clerk put in an appearance and ac- ton could not be taken. The com- pany's representative will submit a proposition, and a recommendation will probably be ready for the coun- oil meeting, in September.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
Claims Infidelity
 As Divorce Grounds

Alleging infidelity, Peter Santi has brought a suit for divorce against Olivia Santi. Her maiden name was Olivia Maginelli, and un- der this name she was l<ven a su- spended commitment to the House of the Good Shepherd in police court last week. As a result of her alleged admissions to the police, Nick Scapellati of Hunter Road was arrested but his case was nolled in police court this morning.
 Mrs. Santi is 17 years of age. She is said to have been living apart from her husband for some time. They were married October 1, 1925. Attorney Irving l. Rachlin is coun- sel for Peter Santi, and the action is returnable in superior court the first Tuesday in September.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
Three People Hit
 In Auto Accidents

Edward Gill of 106 Shuttle Mea- dow avenue notified the police to- day that a -year-old child ran into his automobile on Broad street and was knocked down. He took the child home. He did not give the police the child's name.
 Stanley Sikora of 250 Washing ton street was struck by an auto mobile driven by James Lentini of 157 Washington street,at the corner of East Main and Stanley streets about o'clock yesterday afternoon, according to report to the police to- day. sikora's leg was bruised slight ly.
 A woman whose name was not learned. was struck by an automo- bile driven by Anthony Hrenko Of s06 McClintock street, at the cor ner of Winter street and Hartford avenue about S:55 last evening. Of ficer William Temple reported the accident to headquarters. The woman apparently was unhurt.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
Albert John L,ippke

Albert John Lippke of II Greenwood street died at his home early this morning after short illness. He was 66 years old.
 Born in Germany he spent many years as resident Of this city. Surviving him are his wife Augusta, and four sons, William, Albert. Arthur and Edward of Long Island and one daughter, Mrs. Harry Moore of Fullerton, Cal. He was a member of the Ger man Baptist church.
 Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2S0 o'clock at the German Baptist church, Rev. George H. Schneck. pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in Fairview cemetery.
 Mrs. Herbert Fl. Gedney
 Mrs. William Callahan of this city received word of the death yesterday of her sister. Mrs. Her bert H. Gedney of 35s Garden street. Hartford.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row in Grace church. Burial will be in Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
HAD HIGH POWERED BEER

Westport, Aug. 12 R - Caught driving a truck on which 15O cases of alleged high proof beer were found. Michael Fisher, 80 Wood- land Place, Stamford, was arrested by State Trooper Charles Quigley ol the Westport barracks in Westport center early today. He was re- leased in bonds of $500 pending ar raIgnment in the Westport town court August 26.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
Mrs. Mary Rose

Mrs. Mary Rose, 52, wife of John Rose of 14 Broad stret, died at her home this morning after short illness. She has been a resident of this city for 50 years. Funeral serv- ices are planned to take place at 9:o0 o'clock Saturday morning at St. Mary's church, with burial at St. Mary's cemetery. She leaves two sisters, Miss Katherine O'Brien and Miss Margaret o'Brien. She Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O'Brien of Collinsville, where she resided until coming to this city.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
LICENSED TO WED

The following marriage licenses Wore issued by City Clerk, A. l.. Thompson this afternoon; Henry Fkoglund of 56 Prospect street and Vera Palmgren of Hartford; Oswald Conrad of 4s Wolcott street and Alice M. Erickson of 47 Willard street; and Walter NJ. Coward of 96 West Main street and Louise Mayo of 4S High street.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
Deaths s
Helen Corbett OImc,Io

Helen Corbett Olmedo. age 2S years, of 137 Pleasant street, died this morning at the New Britain General hospital. She was the widow of the late sHeorhe Olmedo who served as a musician in the L. S. macy and died about five months ago.
 She Is survived by her mother, Mrs. Ellen Corbett: two brothers. James of New York and William of this city; and two sisters. Mrs. Gustaf Quistberg and Miss Frances Corbette of this city.
 She was employed in the office of the New Britain Machine Co. as a stenographer. The funeral ar engagements which are in charge of John J. Tarrant, undertaken, are incomplete.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED

A marriage license was issued al the office of the town clerk today to David H. Elliason. of 24 Court street and Mrs. Florence King Mur- ray of SS Trinity street.
 Mir. Elliason is prominent civil engineer being connected with the engineering department of city hall and more recently with the asses sors office. Mrs. Murray is the vii dow of the late Richard Murray, brick manufacturer in Berlin. No has been set for the wedding.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
Arm Torn Off When It
 Is Caught in Machinery

Bridgeport. Aug. 12 Pl-While at work in the Crawford laundry early today William Resko, "A, had his left arm caught in the revolving machinery of an extractor and the limb was torn from his shoulder. He was taken to the Bridgeport hospital where his condition is re- ported as fair.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
POLICEMAN IS HURT

Michael J. Cosgroye, veteran pa trohnan. was painfully injured when he slipped in. the Palace theater yes feas4s t'H will be. confined to his v Aew dnVs
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
Wall Street Briefs

In connectoin with the announce ment that a new company to be known as the Havana Electric Rail- way Co. is to be incorporated soon under the laws of Iaine, 1t has been made public that the action consti- tutes the first step in a plan of the Havana Electric Railway, Light and Power Co. to segregate its street railways from it's light and power properties.
 Public offering of an issue of sso0.000 Electric Public Service Co. three-year per cent gold notes at a price of a9 and interest to yield a little more than 6.35 is being made by a syndicate of banking houses handled by R. E. Wilsey and Co.
 The Pennock Oil corporation, for the six months ended June 30. re- ports a net income of 1892 after interest. depreciation, depletion and federal taxes. This is S1.20 a share on the no-par capital stock, com-
 
 same period last year.
 Details of the recently announced plan for the absorption of the Unit ed Oil company by the Richfleld Oil company of California, made public today, provide that present United stockholders will receive 952.393 shares of Richfield stock, par value $25, or three times the number of United shares they now hold. This leaves a balance of 1,047.602 shares unissued of which 244,9SS shares will be reserved to cover exchanges of additional United stock now re- served for conversion of outstand- ing bonds and note warrants.
 Grantland Rice, New York sports writer. has been elected a member of the board of directors of the Hartman National Bank of New York City.
 B. P. Pupp, president of the Loose-Wiles Biscuit company, de- clared today there is no truth in reports that his company will merge with any other, will split it's stock or will declare a larger dividend on the common stock this year. He said no common dividend would be paid this year but that small one may be paid next year. Earnings were declared d little ahead of last year.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
BEAR TRADERS IN
 RAID ON MARKET
But Prices Rally Immediately
 Thereafter

New York; Aug. F PATh, stock market rallied briskly toda, after an intellectual attempt of Beal traders to unsettle the list by renew, ed selling attacks of some of tht pivotal industrials, Trading was 0. a rather nervous character because or the uncertainty surrounding the General Motors dividend action and the New York Federal Reserve re. l discount rate. Action on which will be taken after the close Of the mar. | ket.
 General Motors opened SIs points higher at 206 F. advanced 10 207 and then broke to 19S under heavy selling by Bear traders, who appar. ently counted on touching off an l enormous volume of stop loss" or. ders around 200. Buying support was immediately forthcoming, however. and the stock quickly rallied above 200 and then on 10 above 205, where it was still meeting with fairly good support in the early afternoon. U. S. Steel common and Dupont also made quick recovery after touching new low levels for the week.
 Erratic fluctuations Of the inrus- trials shifted some of the investment buying to the rails with the result that Atchison and Norfolk and West ern touched the highest prices in their history. Regular dividends were declared today on the common stocks of the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific roads.
 With plenty of funds available around Az per cent, pools were again active in number of spe- cialties, sharp gains being recorded by air reduction. Burroughs Adding Machine, Cudahy Packing and Elec- tric Refrigeration.
 Wall Street Opening
 Brisk rallies in the pivotal in- dustrial shares marked the opening of today's stock market although scattered selling of various motor oil and speciality issues continued. General Motors was 1-2 points higher and substantial gains were recorded by L. S. Steel. Baldwin, Atchison and New York Central.
 The initial recovery was short lived. Prices again gave way soon after the opening before a renewed onslaught of selling directed chief ly against |. S. Steel and General Motors, both of which forfeited their early gains and dipped be- low last nights closing levels. Speculative sentiment was disturb ed by the sharp fluctuations in the market leaders and uneasiness over the outcome of the General Motors dividend meeting today. Rail shares held fairly steady but early advances of 1 10 3 points in many active industrials were quickly cancelled. Foreign ex- changes were steady French francs showed a decrease of nearly a bil- lion francs in circulation and re- payments of a half billion francs by the state to the bank. Sterling was slightly lower.
 The headlong decline in several of the industrials was abruptly halt ed by the familiar maneuvre of large orders for the standard railroad shares in which advances of 1 to points were soon achieved.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
TREASURY STATEMENT treasury balance. s204,5eo.tss

New York--ESchanges s55,oo,- coo: balances, sl,ooe.000.
 Boston Exchanges, ss,uue.oo0; balances, ss.a00, ,0oO.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-12
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Founded in 1852

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New Britain herald., 1926-08-12

Grantland Rice, New York sports writer. has been elected a member of the board of directors of the Hartman National Bank of New York City.