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he traction company for study and

the traction company for study and
action.
George p. Sachs presented a resolu.
ton of the Bethesda Chamber Of Com
merce recommending the establish
ment Of a municipal government for
the seventh election district, pointing
out that it had outgrown county gov.
ernment.
Guy Oyster of Garrett Park pre-
sented for the consideration of the fed
Grafton several matters Of road i'm.
provement in the vicinity of Kensing.
ton and Garrett Park, which were re.
ferred to committees.
r. Z. Plymale, president of the Ar
lington Couty Federation, and E. S.
Hege, Chevy Chase, members of the
Interfederation. Conference, spoke on
the OPPORTUNITIES for development and
of the value of the alliance in a com
mon cause of the citizen groups of the
three entities.
A resolution Of the Kensington
Home and School Community Associ.
alton asking for a new high school
went to the committee on schools for
investigation and report.
Wants Uniform Electric Rates.
The federation passed, under a sus.
ommending that the rates for electric
current in Montgomery County should
be the same as those in Washington,
u. G.
A resolution of Capt. Frank l.. Hew.
tit, Silver Spring, that the federation
take steps to have dinner before
March 1 was adopted.
The federation, at the invitation of
Col. w. A. Kroll, Takoma Park, will
meet in January at the Silver Spring.
Takoma High School. The special
meeting on new government, 1t was
| announced, will be held at the Be-
thesda High School.
The following additional committee
assignments were announced: Com.
mittee on publicity. Capt. Z. r. King
and LIE Roy Rogers; membership and
credentials. Capt. Frank l.. Hewitt and
George II. Lamar: committee on con.
stitution and bylaws, j. b. Matre
Woodside, and Harry M. Martin, Sill.
yer Spring; committee on legislation
and legal action, Walter r.. Tucker
man. Bethesda ChambeSof Commerce
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MRS. ELLAF. SKEGGS DIES
Burial Will Be in Leesburg, Va.
After Services Here.

Mrs. Ella Fairfax Skeggs, 49,
widow Of T. w. Skeggs and mother
of Edwin r. and Luther A. Acher
this city, died at the home of the
former, SGT Gresham place. yesterday
afternoon. She had been Ill for about
month.
Mrs. Skeggs was formerly Of Lees
burg, Va. She has lived in Washing
ton for 40 years. She was a member
of Temple Baptist Church. Besides
her two sons, she is survived by one
sister, Mrs. Matte Devine, Leesburg
Va.
Funeral services will be held at
the residence tomorrow morning at
10 o'clock. The body will be- taken
to Leesburg, Va, for burial.
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NOVELIST MAY BE FOUND.
Col. Christie Called to Identify
Woman Believed to Be Wife.

LONDON. December IA P.--A
woman who. it is believed, may he
tbs missing American novelist, Aga
tha Clarissa Christie. has been founo
at hotel in Harrogate, York.
Col. Archibald Christie, husband
of the missing writer, has gone to
Harrceate on the advice Of the police
to attempt to identify her.
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recorded. With the Christmas shop
ping now at it's peak and with IL
more shopping days before Christmas
those in charge of the sale hope that
the public will carry it forward to its
goal of 100000 seals necessary to
maintain the various health services
of the association through another
wear
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l. uDt ECulOSlS AS
sociation with pur-
chases represent
ing 2,250,0O0 up to
noon today, ac-
cording TO the re-
port issued at the
association head
quarters in Social
Service House,
1922 Eleventh
street. but with
today's sales Anot
fully counted and
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Assignments Are Ratified.

The conference today also ratified
the committee assignments made by
the committee on committees. filling
vacancies and providing for the Sena-
tors who have come into office since
the elections.
Senator McNary of Oregon becomes
chairman of the committee on agricul-
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LAWYER Dies in Fall,

AUGUSTA, Ga. December IA H).--
Joseph s. Watkins, well known
Augusta attorney, fell from an office
window on the fourth floor of the
Marion Building here today and was
iuSta ntIy killed
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Maj. r. B. Lawrence and Oliver
Owen Kuhn reported on the work of
the Interfederation Conference Mr..
Kuhn said that in case a need could
be shown by citizens the interfeder-
alton conference, after consulting with
officials of the Washington Railway
and Electric Co, felt that adequate
bus service would be provided by the
company for the areas skirting Wis
consin avenue. A meeting of repre-
sentatives of the areas affected by the
proposed bus lines will be held. senti.
ment determined and desired routes
laid down. These viii be submitted to
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Houghton Starts Home.

LONDON, December IA RD.-Ameri.
can Ambassador Alanson B. Hougf1ton
left today to spend the Christmas holi-
days with his family in Corning, N. Y.
He is sailing on the Leviathan.
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SEAL SALES TODATE
TOTAL 2,25Q,0]D
tuberculosis Association An
nounces II Days Remain of
1900 600 Drive.

The Washington public has respond
ed to the call of community health
and safety represented in the annual
sale of Christmas health seals by tn
New Britain herald., 1926-02-05
gUARANIlNED BOY, 9,
 ABDUCTED BY FATHER
Mother of Lad, Who Is III From Measles, Has Warrant Issued
 for Estrangcd Husband.

East Orange, N. J.. Feb. 5--A ! the arrest of John F. ogden of New ark on q charge Of having violated the> city health code by taking his 9-year-old son from the home of his wifo here on Tuesday, where the boy was under quarantine for measles.
 MT and Mrs. Ogden have been separated for several years, and tho lad has been in the care of tho mother. Under a court order per. hitting him to visit the boy, Ogden went to the home of his wife at S29 Park avenue, on Tuesday, and tell ing Mrs. ogden that he was going to take his son John to see specialist, left with the boy.
 No further trace has been found Of them, Mrs. ogden consulted the police. Health Officer Frank Osborn swore out n warrant, but when he went to the address Ogden was be- l lieved 10 have lived nt in Newark, he learned that ogden was not known there.
 The Newark and New York Health Departments have been asked 10 CO., operate in the search for tho boy, as it Is feared that in his present con- dition he may communicate measles to others.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-05
BAR BETTING PARTIES
Home Officials Take Action Against "Mushing" in Taxicabs and
 Public Vehicles

Rome, Feb. 5 P-Taxicab pct t,ng parties" have been banished in the Eternal City by the latest edict in a nation wide campaign against the growing influence of the jazz age"
 All taxicabs equipped with shades which may be drawn across the windows have had these shades fastened shut by means of tiny locks, Each of the locks bears the lead seal of the Rome profcct so that a chauffeur who permits client to break a lock to shut himself off from public view can easily be caught. A fine is the penalty,
 For several weeks, the authorities of all the cities of the kingdom have been raiding and closing dance halls of every description. This campaign is vigorously sponsored by the Holy See. Recently the Osservatore Ro- mano. official organ of the Vatican, devoted two full columns to reports from all over Italy of these raids.
 Another campaign is being wagcd against alleged pornographic books. Half a dozen important trials against publishers are going on in Florence. Milan and Bologna. Only modern and "non-classical" books, howeveN are affected. Boccaccio, Casanova, Cellini, Aretinoa and other classics rest firmly installed in public favor and no ono has even thought of banning them.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-05
Congressman Madden of
 Illinois Taken III Today

Washington, Feb. s Rl-Repre. sentative Martin E. Madden, of Illinois, one of the republican lead CTS in congress, was taken i'll at the capitol today and was moved 10 his home in an ambulance. He suf- fercd severe chill and developed considerable fever. He has not been in good health for many months.
 It was said nt his office that his condition was not serious although his family physician was sum. moned and he was taken from his office 10 the ambulance in q re-. cllning chair.
 Mir. Madden is approaching his seyenty-hfth birthday. A heart at tack in September, 1923, greatly weakened him, and for a long time his friends feared that he never would return 10 active service al the capitol. He recovered suflci- ently 10 again take up his work as chairman Of the appropriations committee which frames all legis- lation for disbursement of money by the federal government.
 Throughout his twenty years in congress he has been one Of the hardest workers In the house. Two
New Britain herald., 1926-02-05
Committees Named

l. was voted to appoint two com. mlttces, ono for solicitation and one for distribution Tho solicitation committee consists of John C. Loomis, chairman; Representative Elmer w. Papo, W, r, Atwood Johnstone Vance, r. S. Chamberlain James T. Doyle, Sherwood H. Ray. Hond, Dr, B, L. proiass, Harry C.. Hancock and Frank H, Shield.
 The committee on distribution of funds will be: Fred O, Rackliffe, chairman; Curtis L. Sheldon. Leon A, S'prngue, Dr. Joseph Potts, los crh R. Andrews. samuel Da, idson Walter O. Cook, Frank Wasld and Ensign Carl Frcderickson Of the Salvation Army.
 Contributions from the members present at tho meeting were started by Peter Crona who offered sloo This was Immediately followed by Fred O. Rnckllffo who offered $500 for Rackliffe Bros. Co. The contri. buttons received at the meeting were ng fnlloWg.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-05
FAMOUS FILLER HAS
 EXCITING CAREER
Commander Franco Always
 Wanted to Be a Soldier

Madrid, Feb, 5 R,-An intimate sIdelight on the history of Comman- der Ramon Franco, pilot of the Spanish seaplane Plus Ultra, is printed today by the Zarpa of orense, The article says the jack a. always wanted to be a soldier much to the dislike of his parents who desired him to choose another career. There are three children in the Franco family, Ramon Is the youngest. The birdman has a broth CT, the famous General Franco, who distinguished himself as commander of the foreign legion in Ie also has sister.
 For six years" says the article. he has been an aviator He never writes home. The only message re- ceived by his parents from him was one announcing the commencement of his flight to South America. He promised his mother he would in- form her when he reaches Bucnos Aires"
 Since he lookup aviation Franco has had three accidents, but always escaped uninjured. Once his plane was wrecked near Madrid and later his machine fell at Guadalajara. The last accident was when his plane dropped into the sea at Gibraltar, Franco and the crew remained on board until they were rescued by a passing vessel.
 Franco Is small in stature and extremely reserved, but he gained quick advancement in the army by his decisive manner of action,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-05
MASS. IS DIGGING OUT
In Most Instances, Inter City Trans portation Was Established Before Noon Today.

Springfield, Mass, Feb. 5 Opl- Masslng of forces enabled western Massachusetts to dig out today most Of the main arteries Of communica- ton blocked hy the storm Of ycstcr. day and with few exceptions inter- city communication was possible be- tore noon, Traffic between this city and Worcester was not wholly in- terrupted nt any time, and condi- lions improved hourly today
 Heavy drifts that closed the Jacobs Ladder route between this city and Ptttsneld were penetrated carly today, though travelling was difficult The Mohawk Trail from Greenfield N North Adams was re- ported passable from Greenfield to CharIomont and q short distance east from North Adams, but the mountain road was hopelessly drift ed.
 The Albany -Pittsfcld road was re- ported fairly well open and taking large truck office. The Berkshire trail from Pittsheld to Northampton was impossible at noon
 One death in western Massa chusetts was directly traceable 10 the storm. Sam Seavy, 80, Of West Springfield, a railroad lnborer. was struck by an eastbound Boston and Albany express last night in West Springfield.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-05

The Secrect of Her Past" When he married her after awhirlwind courtship, he was supremey happy Intoxicated by her beauty he had never questioned who or what she had been before he met her But when suspicion entcrcd-read what happened. It's the old question: Should woman tell her husband everYthingl"
 The EviLDocr''-In every city and village there is a profession that is highly respected by every family. Yet the members of this profession have opportunities to do evilunder the guise of good that if exercised would mean the eternal ruin of "sent. mental" wives and innocent daughters everywhere. This tragic story written right from life, will give you something to think about.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-05
PREDICTS OWN DEATH
Miss Alice sault, 52, of Manchester

MISS allce SNUit, O<, or MhnCnesIef,
 Dies Today -- Said She Would
 Not Recover.
 Manchester, Conn, Feb. GP -
 Miss Alice sault, b2. one of the best known residents of this, her home town, died today at the Hart ford hospital after q brief illness. It was said by friends that she had predicted her own death and when taken ill on February 2, her birth day, she had said that she would not recover.
 Miss Sault was the daughter Of John Sault, a pioneer in the silk weaving industry and for a time superintendent in tho Cheney Brothers factory. After her school days she travelled abroad exten- sively and went much In this country, She became manager of the local telephone exchange when 1t had less than 50 pair wires on a one-positon switchboard and she saw 1t grow to an exchange of large size. She also went into in. surance and had the opportunity of once writing a policy for s1OO,- 900.
 She also was great admirer of baseball as sport.
 Miss Sault is survived by two sisters and two brothers.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-05

months in advance Of tho meeting of congress last December. he was in Washington beginning q long stretch of day and night applica- ton to tho appropriations program for tho next fiscal year, The formu- lation of that program in com- mittee Is only partially complete.
 Representative Madden was . candidate for the republican nomi- nation for speaker of the present house. ie had a large following but was defeated by Representative Longworth.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-05
RELIEF MEASURES
 FOR FAMILIES OF
 DISASTER VICTIMS
Continued from First Page)
Commerce.
 Pay Checks For Widows


 Judge Hungerford opened the meeting with the statement that some families had already applied for the pay checks of the men who were killed, and that while it could mean a long delay waiting for an administrator. tho factory would not do this but would make checks pay able to the widows. He added. how ever. that some families are in dire need and that he had called the meeting as an emergency to take immediate actio~.
 Judge Gaffney stated that 1t is a time when mere words will not do, 1t requires action at once. He said food, clothing, fuel and funeral ex- penses are immediate needs. we sc our money all over the coun. try in times of disaster, 10 Europe and tho Near East: we should do some work for our next door neigh. bors," he said.
 Mir. Sheldon and Mir. sprague re- ported that as Red Cross represen- tatives they had given some relief yesterday where 1t was needed and were prepared 10 furnish more. The presidents of the civic clubs offered 10 call special meeting of their or ganizations today.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-05
Mexican Govt. Is Now
 Probing Church Paper

Mexico City, Feb, 5 Rl-Adalberto Tojeda, minister of the interior, an. nounced today that the government is Investigating an interview printed in Mexico City newspaper and nt- tributcd to the Catholic Archbishop Moya Y DelrIo, in which the arch bishop discussed certain alleged anu-Catholic tendencies of the gov ernment.
 The minister indicated that tho government may regard the arch bishops attitude as rebellious and disloyal and that after the inyestga. ton is completed he expects to pre- sent tho matter to President Gales for action.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-05
Chelsea Scandal Trial Is Postponed Today

Boston, Feb. 5 tPH-The trial of Mayor Lawrence r. Quigley of Chel- sea. and 27 others. charged with conspiracy to violate the national prohibition act, was postponed to- day owing 10 the inability of ono of the jurors to reach Boston. The case. being tried in United States district court, was put over until Tuesday.
 George Young Of Cohasset, which ss 22 miles from Boston. has failed to report up to 12;30 D. m. Another juror. Thomas r. Pickering, of Fall River, did not arrive until 20 min utes after the ordinary time for opening court The Now Haven rail- road reported that there had been no traffic to Cohasset during the forenoon.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-05
HITS NEWSPAPERS IN HOUSE
Jones of Texas Says Members Must
 "Jazz It Up" To Get Publicity

Washington, Feb. 5--The attitude Of many newspapers toward con- gress was criticized in the house yesterday by Representative John. son, democrat, of Texas. He de- clared a member of congress must jazz it up or make ridiculous state ments" in order to get publicity. .
 Many newspapers show a surpris- ing lack Of judgment in what the public wants" he said, and still less
New Britain herald., 1926-02-05
TRAIN SERVICE BETTER
New Haven Road Announces Sched. ule--Boston Lines Operating Fair Iy Well Today.

New York, Feb. 5--Train service from Boston and points east, delay ed from six to eight hours during the night by snow storms was slightly improved this afternoon.
 Four Pennsylvania railroad trains from Boston came in as follows: No. 27, due 9:30 p. m., arrived six hours late; No. 193. due 1880 a. m.. arrived eight hours late: No. 179, due 2;So a. m.. arrived eight hours late; No. 1S1, due 9:o5 a. m., arrived 1 1-2 hours late. The Pennsylvania service from Washington was back on schedule this morning with only No. 166, due at 6:45 a. m. Is min utes late.
 The New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad issued this state ment this afternoon.
 Trains originating east of New 1 Haven, have been considerably de- layed and several of them arrived ! in New York up to five hours late The New York suburban service has tbeen running half on time. The other half is being delayed about eight minutes"
New Britain herald., 1926-02-05

Commerce or the New Britain Chap ter American Rcd Cross,
 Offers Of help in visiting the fam lies, distributing aid, were made by Rev, W. II, Aldcrson for his church visitor by Mrs Ernest Smith for the Visiting Nurso association, and by Abraham Buol for the Tuberculosis Relief association It was decided not to accept pledges but to ask for cash or checks only.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-05
League Faces Fight for
 Seats in Its Council

Geneva, Feb. 6 Up - Indications are increasing that the forthcom- ing entrance of Germany Into the League of Nations with her cleo. ton 10 a permanent seat on tho league council, as arranged at Lo- carno, will set in motion a bitter fight for the non permanent seats in the council, and perhaps also . movement to increase the perma- nent places.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-05
MAY FILE APPEAL

New Haven. Feb. 5-It had not been determined by the city's legal department today whether or not an appeal would be taken on a decision by Judge Ernest c. Simpson. Of the superior court, yesterday in q suit. by which the Merchants National Bank of this city would not be obliged to pay sl,72i,s7 in taxes laid upon the excess value of ssa,- lS6 in mortgages held by the bank as collateral.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-05

judgment in their haucful attacks on congress"
 Defending newspapers h general, Representative Howard. democrat, Nebraska, said it was truo that some were guilty of "unethical pro. cedure" and Hack Of respect" for congressional procedure.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-05
Total VI tS0 Herald Will Accent Contributions

The suggestion was made that the newspapers open their columns for the receipt Of contributions. The Herald relief editor will accept checks or cash at the Herald office at any time and the Herald will start the subscription list with an offer of S100, making the total avail able to date of s1,2SO. Contribu- tons will be acknowledged when re- | ceived.
 Checks should be made out 10 the New Britain Herald, the Chamber Of
New Britain herald., 1926-02-05
HALIFAX SNOWBOuND

Halifax, N, S, Feb. 5 R,-HaIlfar and practically tho entire coast Of Nova Scotia along the Atlantic were this morning endeavoring to shovel away the hugo snowdrifts that everywhere served as reminders Of yesterdays storm. by far the worst the province has experienced this winter.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-05
ASKS P. |. APPROVAL

Hartford, Feb. , --- The Union Electric Light and Power company Of unionville has potitioned the pub lie utilities commission for the ap- proVal of its purchase of the New Hartford Electric Light company by an exchange of shares which will include all or substantially all, the shares of the New Hartford com pany on a basis of two shares of the Now Hartford company for one share ot the petitioning company.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-05
HINES DENIES DECISION

Washington, Feb. 5 (R-Director Hines of the Veterans Bureau de- nicd today that a final choice had been made between Bedford, Mass, and Nashua, N. H., as q site for the proposed new Neuropsychiatric hos pjtal to replace the government lcas- ed hospital at West Roybury, Mass.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-05
Other Gripping Stories in the
 March True Story Are:

Dark Ways"-Thc power of evil is vividly illus trated in this ptiful story of girl compelled by fate to match her innocence and inexpetcnee against wicked and powerful man, Astory every girl should read.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-05
Your Story May Win a Big Prize in TrueStory's
 $50,OO0.OO Contest

The publishers of True Story Nigga zine arc going to pay $5o00o to three hundred and eleven men and women, the amounts ranging from S5,000 to Sl00, in exchange for true stories. Why not be among them!
 Never before did men and women who are not professional writers have such an opportunity to turn their life expert, ences into handsome sums of money.
 Nearly everyone has lived at least one story which, because 1t is actually part of the life, has more power for good, more power to thrill and charm and hold the reader than any fiction story ever written.
 We are now receiving ample stories to maintainTrueStory indeiniteIyuponthe high plane it occupies, but if it is possible to raise the quality to an even higher plane, it is our desire to do SO. And in order to get the best, most poignantly interesting, mostthoroughly helpfulstor- ies procurabIe we do not want a single life experience to escape us.
 For rules and conditions of this man. moth Contest turn to page 65 of True 7 Story for March. -
New Britain herald., 1926-02-05
Three Other Intensely Interesting Magazines

If you enjoy True Story you will surely like its three sister publications-"Dream World" ;" True Romances" and True Experiences"
 Each of these magazines contains exactly the same kind of compellingly realistic true life narratives-and yet each is distinctive and different in its appeal.
 A glance at the titles on the right will giveyou anidea of the contents of the March issues which, for your convenience appear on the newsstands on different dates dur ing the month.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-05
Read Also In This Remarkable Issue:

Wives At Auction" Beware of the Stranger" "The Unwanted Woman" Are All Men Alike?" "Her Great Adventure" When Souls Are Tried' "His Misjudged Wife"
 Accusing Fingers"
 "The Mirage of Love-. And Four Other Stories
New Britain herald., 1926-02-05

Watch for The Story on the 5th, Dream World on the 18th, True Rom dnces on the 23rd and True Experiences on the lst of each month.