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New Britain herald., 1926-05-14
PhiIa. Jury Sentences
 Murder-Randit to Chair

Philadelphia. May fl LP)-Joseph Curry, one of the men who last week attempted 10 steal $loo,OOo from q bank messenger. today stood con- victcd Of murder in the first degree for the slaying of Harry NJ. Cooper, a policeman killed in pursuing the robbers.
 The jury. which late last night brought in the verdict, recommends cd that Curry he sentenced to death in the electric chair. In first degree murder cases the jury, under the laws Of Pennsylvania Is empowered 10 fix the penalty at death or life imprisonment IL took the jury less than two hours to decide that Curry should die.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-14
FAREWELL PARTY.

A farewell party was rendered last night at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Frederick Wiley Of 2GS South Main street, in honor Of their grand children, Mir. and Mrs, Carl Hanson and Miss Ebha Gahnberg, who vii! leave tomorrow for California. Pat rick McCusker, Charles Moore and Joseph Froncy favored with songs and jokes and were accompanied by 9 three piece orchestra. A luncheon was served. About GO guests were present from East Berlin, Hartford, and this city. Mir. and Mrs. Hanson were presented with a purse Of money. They, accompanied by Mrs. R. Bcrgeson. Axcl Gahnberg and Miss Ebba Gahnberg, will make their home in California.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-14
WOMEN IN FIGHT

Boston, May fl (P)-A street quar- rel over bobbed hair and knickers between a Boston woman settlement worker and two New York girl hik- ers found it's way into court today. The two girls filed complaints against Mrs. Florence Norton, the settlement worker, and a warrant was issued charging her with assault and battery and with using obscene language. The girls said Mrs. Nor ton beratcd them for 'masquerad- ing" in mems clothing, calling them vile names. A traffic officer quellcd the street disturbance and dispelled the crowd.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-14
TRIES SUICIDE

Bridgeport. May 14 P)-Mme, Jo- scphine Patuzzi. who hurled herself from q window at her home here Wednesday and sustained a frac- tured skull. is dying, according 10 St. Nincente's hospital authorities today. Mime. Patuzzi is the sister of Madam Guido Caselotti, who is now touring Italy with grand op- era company, and is herself prom inent singer. She had been under going treatment in New Haven hospital for mental disorder for some time and was brought back 10 her home here Wednesday after noon.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-14
BARN pARTIALLY DESTROYED

A barn on Slater road owned by Mrs. Helen Ostcr was partially de stroycd by fire yesterday, and saved only by the valiant work of her sor, James E. Ostcr. He was working in the field nearby when he discovered the fire and he was just in time to save the structure. There is no fire hydrant near and the barn would have been destroyed before the fire department could have reached it, the owner believes. The damage was about $75.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-14
.TODAY'S MARKET IS DULL AFFAIR
Mixed Prices About the Only
 Thing Noticeable

New York, May II CP) - Mixed price movements characterized to- days dull market, with the main tendency again downward. The failure of the market to respond to
 the declaration of an extra cash dividend of $4 was a disappointment to those working for higher prices and led to renewal of selling pres sure against the motor shares. General Motors opened a point higher at 126la and then fell back over ? points on the liquidation of
 stock apparently brought on the eX-
 pectation Of q sharp rally. Hudson and Willys- s-Overland each yielded at least a point below yesterdays final quotations. and several of the low priced issues collapsed to new low levels for the year. Rubbcrs again showed signs of weakness.
 A sporadic rally took place in the oil shares under the leadership of Pan-American B and Colorado Fuel, but 1t quickly petered out. Pool operations were apparent, however,
 in Q few issues, Gotham Silk Hosiery
 being bid up point above last nights close to 40 after having sold down to 37 earlier.
 Marked hcaviness also was shown by General Electric, Commercial Solvents B. Postum Cereal and Re- public Steal. Texas and Pacific Land Trust, which is traded in in small
 lots. sold at 61O as against the pre- vious quotation of S99.
 French francs sank 10 a record low level around 3.O5 cents and Italian lire broke % points 10 3.50 cents on the withdrawal of govern iment support.
 Call money was marked up to 1 per cent in the early afternoon after renewing 324. Brokers loans re- ported to the New York federal re-
 serve bank increased $25,G94,000 in I.g .4
New Britain herald., 1926-05-14
Would Jail Petters Who
 May Start Forest Fires

Boston May fl P)-A jail sentence would be meted out to ''petters' and others who set fires by Tipping away cigarettes, cigars or lighted matches, under the provisions of a bill to be introduced in the legislature today
 Drastic action is necessary to pre- vent carelessness by the roadside during this period. it's sponsor said, pointing out that forest fire damage in Massachusetts to date. this year has exceeded s200,O00.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-14
Find Evidence in
 Wire Theft Complaint

The detective bureau of the police department has interviewed several boys who arc suspected of taking a quantity of copper wire from the Stanley Works and did if in cave off Jerome street but the theft has not been fastened on any of them. The wire, weighing almost a ton. was recovered last week by Sergeant McCue and Officer Feeney.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-14
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many kind friends and neiehhors for their many acts Of kindness to us during the recent illness and death of our beloved Husband and Father. In a special manner we wish to thank the Sisters and pupils Of St. Joseph's school. the New Britain Machine company, the Berlin Con- struction company. Hart and Cooley, and Minor and Corbin Box company. (Signed),
 MRS. LUCY O'SCLLIVAN,
 and Family.
 THOS. O'SULLIVAN, brother
 MRS. VIM. DEE, sister.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-14
SIX MENTIONED FOR
 FIRST WARD VACANCIES
Many Aspirants For Places To Be Made Vacant At Next Meeting
 of Common Council.

Members of the first ward com- mon council delegation have been approached in the interests of six men whose friends advocate their election to the common council when two places are made vacant by resig- nations next Wednesday. Alderman c. J. Dehm, now chairman of the fire board, will resign and it is eX- pected Attorney David L. Nair will be advanced. This change win create one vacancy while the second will come with the resignation of Councilman Rodman w. Chamber lain, now a police commissioner.
 Those who are being groomed for the city's governmental body are: William G. Gibney, Rudolph Carlson, Edward II. Christ, Henry W. Rice, Jack English and Attorney Harry Ginsberg. Messrs. Christ and Rice are former cOuncilmen.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-14
CATCH CHURCH THIEF

Waterbury, May fl P--Louis Bocca, 43. of Higganum, was arrest ed here this afternoon while at tempting 10 rob the poor boxes in the Church of the Blessed Sacra- ment. He was captured by the jan itor of the church and Rev. Francis J. Hinchey, assistant pastor, The priest and janitor held Bocca until the arrival of the police. Police are investigating to find if the car in which Bocca drove up to the church is a stolen car.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-14
Must Remove Base of
 West Main St. Pavement

Mayor Gardner c. We'd, Chair man Reginald Towers of the board of public works and others mem- bers of the board held a meeting yesterday afternoon at the West Main street paving job and voted to remove the concrete base in the highway between the park entrance and Park place. It was found the base between these two points has been undermined and the commis- sioners felt it would be false econ ony to put a top dressing over s3 weak a base.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-14
MARRIED IN PAWTUCKET

Joseph o. Bouley of 3 Hartford avenue and Miss Mario E. Samson of Pawtucket, F. l.. were married at Pawtucllet May 10, The cere- mony was performed by Rev A. A. Lafayette. A return wedding cer- tifcate was filed for record at the office of the town clerk here today.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-14

A new X-ray machine, in which the photographic plate is exposed only when the heart is quiet between beats, and which has made possible clearer pictures of lung conditions, has been developed at the Univer- Sity Of Pennsylvania.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-14
SUES FOR S1n.Onn

Meriden, Conn.,, May If GPf-Suit for s10,00O was brought today by Ruth C. Carr, wife of local high school teacher, against St. PauIs UniversaIist church for injuries re- ceived by Mrs. Carr last February. when she was leaving the church a large cornice stone fell and struck her. According to the writ she was permanently injured.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-14
Edward Schinert

Edward Schilfert, months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schif- fert Of 49 Market street, died this morning. Besides his parents he is survived by three brothers and three sisters. lnterment was this afternoon in Fairviow cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-14
TO CALL DOCKET

Clerk E. J. Danberg is preparing to call the docket in city court May "A. A large number of cases will be
 disposed of at that time, 1t is ex- pected.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-14
HELD FOR CONTEMPT

Anastasia Novak was arrested to- day by Detective Sergeant Ellinger for contempt of court. If is alleged she ignored a subpoena 10 appear in juvenile court.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-14
Public utilities Stocks.
TREASURY STATEMENT 'asury balance .,..I $311,g77,767

New York Exchanges. S27,000,- 000: balances, 2TO0O. .OO0.
 Boston - Exchanges, S2,00o,000; balances, 39,OO0.00O.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-14
LOCAL STOCKS
Insurance Stocks.

Furnished by Putnam & Col
Evening star., 1926-06-18

originally planned. Minor precipita-
tions have visited several sections of
the State, but the SO pply is as yet far
below the needs, REPORTS have said.
Jacksonville. Fla, reports the high
est precipitation yesterday of 1.65
inches. Miami ranlEing second with
3S of an inch. Little Rock. Ark, led
the Southern States lin high tempera
lures with 90, while 3 birmingham. Ala:
Nicksburg, Miss, aH'd New Orleans
ranked second with Va and Memphis.
Tenn, and Meridiani Miss. brought
up the remainder in the higher than
90 group with 90 each.
Results of the drou i.ht that has pre-
vailed in many sectiotls OF the South
ern States are borde 4ing on the dis
astrous, agricultural reports said.
Some sections report crops planted
seven to nine weeks ;hSo have not yet
come out of the gpound, while in
others the growth isf stunted or the
plants have taken onj q, parched ap-
pearance. Fear is entertained in sec
tions where worse conditions prevail
that the water supply for live stock
will soon be absorbed. while in some
cities the water supply is threatened.
The situation is mora acute in the
Carolinas, weather reports said
Evening star., 1926-06-18

of the school gave several song selec-
tions.
Diplomas were presented to the fol-
lowing by Mr.. l.. B. Howland, princi-
pal of the school: John Andrew Bell
ErmaN Lee Radford. George Sanford
Suck, Thomas Van Clagett. jr: Alice
Elizabeth Hill. Beatrice Eva Tomlin-
son, Mary Edwardina Higges. Evelyn
Sansbury, Edwin Burton kelbough,
Russell j. Richardson. Harry Edgar
Nicholson. Mary Beale Sasscer, Wal
ton Smith, Ruby Gwendolyn Smith.
Doris Robey, Katherine Louise Morris,
Sallfe Carr Vance, Michael Thomas
Wyvill. Ida Estella Phelps and F'rancis
Schaefer. Rodney Chaney and Marie
Wells received special awards given
by the Bank Association OF Marlboro
for winning first places in an orator
Evening star., 1926-06-18

in the exercises. He stated. how
ever. that the klansmen who ap-
peared in the hall in regalia did so
without authority of the Mount
Rainier Klan and that they were
not members of the local organiza-
tiOn
Rev. Mr.. Cahill arrived at the audi
torium shortly before the exercises
were scheduled to start. and when
informed. he says, by Mrs. Catherine
Reed, principal of the school, Of the
attitude of the klan, decided that to
avoid any possible unpleasant de-
velopmentS not to take part In the
program. There was no invocation,
and shortly after the exercises start
ed Father Cahill left the hall and re-
turned to his home in BerWyn.
Father Cahill stated that he was
invited to participate in the program
by Mrs. Reed, the invitation being
extended by one of the teachers OF
the school. Mrs. Reed declined to
discuss the case at all. 1t is under
stood, though, that she tried to OBJ
tain other clergymen.
Evening star., 1926-06-18
PRAYER BY PRIEST
BLOCKED BY BAND
Mount Rainier Graduation Exer-
cises Interrupted by Appearance
of White. .Robed Men.
Special Dispatch to The Star.


MOUNT RAINIER, Md, June 49,
A considerable stir was created at
commencement exercises OF the
Mount Rainier Public School. held
last night in the school auditorium,
when a number of ku klux klan,
in regalia, but unmasked, entered the
hall.
1t was explained by a spokesman
for the Klan that members of the or
EaniZation objected to the fact that
Rev. William A. Cahill, pastor of the
Holy Redeemer Catholic Church at
Rerwin. was listed on the program
to deliver both the Invocation and
henediction. This spokesman said
that the Klansmen felt that in
view of the fact that large
majority of the, members of the
graduating class were of the Prot
estant faith that a Protestant cler-
gyman should have also had "A part
Evening star., 1926-06-18
Decline of Conversation.

From The Wichita Eagle.
There Just doesn't seem to be any
time for conversation now. It used to
be Wichita's most popular recreation.
II is now run over by the automobile.
overshadowed by the movie. drowned
out by the radio, crippled by the card
game and just generally relegated to a
rear seat along with everything else
which demanded n certain amount of
leisure to- live.
Evening star., 1926-06-18
His a Similar Case.
From ths London Answers.

From ths London Answers.
A humane society decided to run an
advertising campaign. With this end
in view. they secured large shop in
the West End and filled the window
with attractive paintings In oil colors
OF wild animals In their nativs haunts.
A poster erected In the middle bore
the heart rendering words.
I'VE were skinned TO provide fool
ish women with fashionable furs."
A number OF people had collected
about the window and were staring a
the contents. Suddenly a man with a
harassed expression spoke his
thoughts aloud
II know just how you feel, old
tops" he murmured. But you aren't
thu only ones; l suffered in the same
waV''
Evening star., 1926-06-18
RAIN IS PREDICTED
! IN PARCHED SOUTH
Weather Bureau Forecasts
Relief Today for Crops
! in Drouth Area.
BY the Associated Press.

Rain-prayed for in South Carolina
and much longed for in other States
of the Southern group-will visit sec
tions of North Carolina, South Caro-
lima, Georgia and Alabama today--if
predictions of Washington prognosti-
Gators hold true. Relief to the harassed
farmers and the sweltering urban resi-
dents will come in the form of thunder
showers. the official forecast said.
Regardless of official or unofficial
forecasts, residents of South Carolina
cities, towns and hamlets have de-
termined upon supplications to an
Almighty God to bring relief to their
un-parched lands. and prayer meet
incs and fastbGs will he continued as
Evening star., 1926-06-18

ical contest held by the bank asso.
citation. Mr.. Rowland presided.
Glass night exercises were held
Wednesday night. Songs and a class
prophecy were the main features of
the program.
Evening star., 1926-06-18

Moslem youths befoNe being mar
ried must pay the hs'ide's parents
500 in cash. 100 pounds of sugar. 35
pounds of butter. 35 pounds Of honey.
pounds of Chinese tea. and = pairs
of shoes
Evening star., 1926-06-18
LoeW BUYS Indiana Theater.

EVANSVILLE. Ind. June IS H).
Sale of the Victory Theater. the
Sonnetag Hotel and several smaller
holdings of the Standard Evansville
Realty Co. to Marcus Loew, Inc. of
New York City for consideration
of 81 100000 was announced last
night
Evening star., 1926-06-18
MARLBORO HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATES CLASS OF 20
Commencement Exercises Are Held
at Fair Grounds-0ratory Contest
Prizes Are Awarded.

Special Dispatch to The Star
MARLBORO, June 1s-Marlboro
High School commencement exercises
were held last night at the fair
grounds, when a class of 20 was grad
uated
The main feature Of the exercises
was an address on Education" given
by DIR. Herbert r. Stephens of West
ern Maryland College. The Glee Club
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15
Directors of NOrOtOn
 Soldiers Home Meet

Noroton, Conn., April l5 tP)--A meeting Of the directors Of Fitch's Home for Soldiers was held las, night but information as to busi- ness done was not siyon out Charles Beck Of Stamford, mcm- her. said that a number of things were discussed which may be acted upon at the next meeting
 Al meeting of Sons Of Veterans held in Derby night before Inst, Ira R. Wildman of nanbury, recently chairman Of the board made what he termed a report on the recent controversy at inc home for tho hon"fi' ol grand army veterans and sons of veterans He said that q new surgeon for the home had passed examination, Mr. Beck said that he knew Of no appointment Of sur gron, or examination Of doctor for inc place, and this subject did not come up las night,
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15

promptly,
 A cordial invitation Is extended to to the public 10 visit the parish house of the Church of Our Saviour on Friday afternoon. when the Wom- ans Auxiliary missionary box will be on exhibition from to 4 o'clock.
 The condition of the -ycar-old child of Mir. and Mrs Duane Daniels, wfio Is seriously ill with measles and bronchial pneumonia, is considerably improved,
 Members of Plainville Grange No. 54 have been invited to attend the meeting of Bristol Grange tomorrow evening, They have accepted and will furnish part of the program,
 Broci-Barncs post American Le- zion, and tho New Britain Tennis club will roll the deciding match in their bowling competition at the Recreation alleys tonight
 Rev, J. G, Ward was brought from the Bristol hospital yesterday to his home, Al Maple street.
 Tho members of Brock Barnes pos' will attend the meeting of the Boy Scout troop tomorrow evening. Those who are going are asked to meet at the rooms at T:3Q o'clock.
 An anniversary mass for Mrs. Margaret Prior will he held at s o'clock Saturday morning at tho Church of Our Lady Of Mercy.
 The regular prayer meetings will he held tonight at the Plainvillo N. F., and Baptist churches.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15
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Pythinn sisters Meeting

Pythian sisters Meeting
 More than no persons sat down to supper at the meeting of Pythian Temple No. 29 Pythian Sisters. last evening in Odd Fellows hall. Grand Chief Henrietta Cordts Of Merlden and her staff were present; the staff members were Grand Senior Aman- da Chamberlain, Grand Mistress of Finance, Veronica Carter. Supreme Representative Hattie l.. Smith and Past Grand Chiefs I.enora Atwell, llottie Gilman, and Martha Snyder. Guests were present from Hartford. Merlden. Tnionvile. New Britain. i Durham, Willmantic and Southing- ton. The initiation ceremonies vert, eXemplified. A social time followed. Arnold-Iorrow
 Ivan r. Arnold, son of Mir. and Mrs. Forrest Arnold, and Miss Mary Morrow, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Morrow, both of Whites crossing, were married at g. o'clock yesterday afternoon at the Plainville M E. church parsonage. The pastor, Rev. Arthur A, Ball, performed the ceremony The couple were attend ed by Mir. and Mrs. William Hill. Fined For Starting Fires
 Nick Sattemarini of New Britain, owner of a vineyard in this town, was the first violator of the brush fire regulation to come to the at tention of the authorities and is now poorer by more than $50 but richer in experience. Nick prepared his vineyard Monday by cutting the
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15
"So Weak l Could Hardly Walk Across Street,
 Says New Britain Lady
Miss Emma Gabau of Ai farcw Street
 Ninring Story About ERBLtS Restoring Her strength

walk across the street and I dccid cd 10 try ERBJuS 10 see if 1t would help me and 1t sure did. My stom- ach had been dcranged for over a year and it was always sour and acid and l would have bloating al. lacks and got SO l could not cal l had tried many remedies to go relief but none helped me. Imagia, my surprise when I took ERBJl < for weakness and found 1t not onIS dispelled the weakness but cleared my stomach trouble up. ERBJlfS is certainly a grand remedy and indorse 1t to the public"
 ERBJJS Is being introduced in New Britain at the FAIR DRUG cot NTER ny Representative oi the ERBJUS Co.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15

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New Britain herald., 1926-04-15

There are two reasons why one should take ERBJUS at this time. The first one is because 1t is spring and ERBJUS is n natural spring tonic and cleanser. It is inc pure juices Of fourteen selected herbs that have been combined with gly- rcrino. Another reason is that many people have suffered with heavy colds and influenza and ERB- JUS will quickly strengthen you and take away that weak all gone feel ing that follows the flu. Miss Gla- bau, says:
 'I have just recovered from a heavy cold and owing 10 my taking ERBJES for stomach trouble. seem 10 recover hy strength quickly. I was so weak that l could hardly