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New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
COLUMBIA MEN REFUSE
 TO WEAR CLUMSY ARCTICS
Call Them Encminatc, Defy Cold Germs And SuufIlc More Than
 Barnard Girls

GalOShts are cffcminato and not worn by regular 'ho-mrn," Colum- hia college mon decided yesterday, las they splashca about in the slush 'ot MorninCsilo Heights, fairly defy ur cold germs. In spite Of the as sortion Of Dr. Guli"lmu Alsop. Bar. nard college physician, that tho mon had moro colds than the girls this Nar. they scorn 10 cover their ankles
 "Galoshrs arc girls business" said one young junior, wadlng knec- drtp in melting snow. No self college man would wear them, any more than he would wear petticoat,"
 "But how about catching cold'" h. Was asked.
 How about it?" agreed the jun for amiahly, as he squeezed the water out of the bottom of his trouser legs. II go without a hat don't r never wear gloves. do |? How do I know that the Ealoshes will save me from colds any more than hats or gloves"
 According 10 DI. Alsop, there are more colds at Columbia than at Barnarl although the girls 20 with. out gloves and hats, too.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
BIRTHDAY PARTY 0F A. O. H. AUXILIARY
Pleasant Social Held Last Night
 in Judd'S Hall

Tho Ladies' Auxiliary to Rev. w. A, Harty branch. A, 0. H., celebrat. cd It's 29th birthday last night at Judd's hall with an anniversary ban. quet, entertainment and program of speaking, nt which about BOO mcm- bors and friends of tho organization were in attendance.
 Mrs, Charles McCarthy, county president Of the auxiliary, was toa st mistress, She was presented with a basket of roses by Mrs. Elizabeth Mangan. president of tho organiza. ton. on behalf of the society Mrs Catherine Malarney was awarded q $lo gold piece for bringing in tho greatest number Of new members since the last anniversary.
 The green, gold and white of the Irish flag were borrowed for the table decorative scheme and Irish music prcdomina'ed in the program.
 Tho speakers included Rev. Mat. thew J. Traynor. past or Of St. Mary's church; Rev, John F. Donohuc, pas- tor of st. Joseph's church; Rev. Thomas Laden, pastor of St. Johns church, and Rev, Joseph Keane, cu- rate at St, Joseph's. Remarks were made by President John Quinn of inc A. O. IT., Mrs. Frey. first prcsi- dent of the ladies' auxiliary, l.. P. Mangan, state vice-p president, Mich ael J. KenneS, Thomas J. Smith, Mrs, M, T. Cream and others.
 Misses Marion Scheyd, Elizabeth Burns, Joseph 1Iaffoy and Mrs. NJ. T. Crean favored with solos, John J. Crcan accompanying at the piano,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
DISMISS CONTEMPT
 CHARGE IN COURT
Editor Of New York World Wins
 His Case

New York, Feb. l7 Np --- Justice Aaron Levy in supreme court yes terday dismissed q charge of crim- inal contempt of court against liar old Stanley Pollard. editor of the New York Evening World.
 The charge was based on three newspaper editorials nssailing the reduction by supreme court Jus tices Of balls fixed from criminals in the court of general sessions, and the practice of attorneys in appealing for bail reductions through wri,s Of habcas corpus.
 Justice Levy dismissed the charge on MT. Pollards assertion that the editorials were written solely in tho interest O, public welfare. He had previously denied two motions by Charles Evans Hughes, counsel for tho editor, 10 dismiss the charge on the grounds that tho editorials did not intend contempt Of court.
 Howver. after Mir. Pollard had testified. Justice Levy said he bc. iieved him "honts'ly aocIiing 10 do his duty" and acquitted .him.
 But, MT. Pollnrd,' he added, "you have given no small measure of pain. I recognize the honesty of your cause and labor - tho cause of public welfare and I apprc. Ciate your record"
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
"FARTHEST WEST" STUDENT
 WINS S400 ESSAY PRIZE
Hawaiian, i8, From Pacific Frontier High School Leads Rivals;
 Is Laborer's Son

Washington. Feb. l7.-A sixteen year old Hawaiian student in the most western high school in the United States" John Texoira, won the four years university scholar ship offered by Harvey S. Fires,ono for tho best essay on economies re- sulting from highway improve ments," tho highway education board announced hero yesterday. The Hawaiian students 7O0.word essay cxcellod those submitted bv moro than 100000 high school students.
 Of himself. TeXoira says: "I am the fourth child in q family of ten. My dad Is common laborer and works in the cane fields. For cight unsteady years I attended public school in my homo town. I was graduated from the eighth grade in ls"4, and in September of tho same year entered Kauai high school, which is the farthcst high school on the western boundary of the United States"
 Success in this contest assures him of four years at any college or university in the United States, with his expenses of tuition, room, board, books and special fees paid by the donor. The cost value of the award is S4,000.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
Senator Copeland Wants
 Potato Embargo Lifted

Washington, Feb. 17 P-Arguins that q short domestic crop had made prices too high for New Yorks poor, Senator Copeland, democrat. New York, urged before q senate commit tee today that the potato embargo be modified to admit foreign pota- toes for consumption . only in New York city.
 He said there would be no danger Of spreading the potato wart if tho potatoes were brought in from Hol- land under inspection. W, A. Jump of the department of agriculture. de- clarcd that lowering of the embargo would be hazardous and asked. that the department be given further hearing.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
PARK BOARD MEETING

The postponed meeting of the board of park commissioners will be held this evening, when the pro- gram of work for the coming year will be mapped out. Two new base ball diamonds are planned for Will low Brook park, new tennis court at Walnut Hill park, and an im- proved system of lighting at Stanley Quarter park. There will be several Improvements In the smaller parks about the city to come before the meeting.
 The skating carnival which the board hoped 10 hold at Stanley Quarter park has been called off be cause of the heavy snow.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
Lost in County Jail
 For Past IT Months

San Francisco, Feb. r Pl-John Wobbc. a German, for B years a resident Of the United States, has been Host" in the Alameda county jail for the last 17 months, forgot ten by the authorities.
 This situation was revealed in the United States district court here when a letter was received by Judge John z. Partridge from Wobbe. The prisoner said he was released from Folsom prison after serving a term for grand larceny and taken into custody by the immigration au- thortes for deportation. His case was forgotten and he has remained in jail,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
Ash Wednesday Services
 In Catholic Churches

The Catholic churches of the city today began the Lcntcn season with Ash Wednesday services this morn. ing. Masses were said at which ashes were blessed and then distrib- uted among the people of the vari- ous parishes. With the marking of the ashes on the foreheads of the people the celebrant of the services recites: "Remember. man, that dust thou art and to dust thou shalt re- turn"
 Services will be held in all tho churches this evening at 7:SO o'clock, consisting of the Rosary, q sermon and benediction. Similar services will be held on each Wednesday during the Lenten sea son. Ashes will also be distributed this evening after the services.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
|ckersaIl Declines to
 Head Football League

Chicago, Feb. 17 CF)--Alter Eek
 eall of Chicago, former All.Ameri- In quarterback and one of the ma Pns outstanding football critics, Hay declined the presidency of the opposed American Professional (othall league at a salary of Slo,- |b year. Eckersall explained that desired 10 continue his relations |th the amateur athletics began years ago.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
BAN IS LIFTED

London, Feb. 17 0P-The Yacht Racing association today lifted its ban against the former enemy countries, adopting unanimously a resolution to re-admit them to the races. Major Hunloke said that the Germans, from the Kaiser down always used 10 behave as sports men.
 Hope was expressed that Amcri- ca would send delegates to England next fall to adopt common rating rules in both hemlspheres for yachts over two metres.
 The Prince Of Wales was elected president Of the association by ac- clamation.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
Illuminating Company
 Accents Recommendations

New Haven. Conn. Feb. 17 Pt-- Of the United Illunin- hting company today accepted the recommendation of the directors providing for increase in shares by ssuance of six for each share now held. The directors were also given authority 10 issue 600,0O0 shares not required for exchange of stock to Iuch stockholders and on such terms |as they may believe 10 he of the best interests of the corporation. Two new members were elected the directorate, Frederick F. Brewster and R. A. Manwaring.
 They take the place of two directors \ ho have died.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
NASHUA GETS FRANCHISE

Nashua, N, IT, Feb. IT IPE--. Claud E. Davidson today anrounc- cd that Nashua has been granted a franchise in the New England league. Fred Lake of Arlington, Mass. pennant winner with the Lowell team in the New England league Of 1900, and manager of the Boston Braves in 1910. and of the Boston Red Sox in 1so7-9, had ac- cepted the position of manager.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
'ritish Cruiser Under
 Arms Pact Launched

London, Feb, l7 R)-The first Of reat Britain's 10000 ton cruisers
 be built under the restrictions Of 6 Washington naval agreement was unched at Portsmouth yesterday, Q Marchiiness Of Bristol perform E the christening ceremony.
 Three similar vessels, all begun llcr the labor government, are ex- cted to be ready to join the fleet
 the course of the present year.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
ws@aSssx1nHzw MtSdsaevsFuxiesoeR 5TUa PRICE MOVEMENTS
 VERY IRREGULAR
Opposing Forces Battle for Con-
 trOI Of Market

New York, Feb, l7 Rt--Opposinp speculative forces continued to struggle for control of today's stock market with tho result that price movements developed considerable irregularity, Renewal Of selling pressure against the equipments was m inrthor reflection of the poor 1925 earnings report of Baldwin I.ocomo. i've the stock of which sold down to loS in tho early afternoon.
 S'cols also were inclined 10 hcavi- ness on the publication of the week. ly trade reviews reporting disap. pointing demand for steel and fur th"r easing of big iron prices. Rails ! apparently were unaffected by the 1 announcement that car loadings in tho week ended February showed a marked falling off below those of nc sam" period last year, and oils failed 10 make much response to re- ports Of decrease in crude produc- ton last week.
 Short covering was again apparent in many issues and q resumption of selling attacks usually was held in ichccK by the appearance of sCalc- down buying orders. Public partiCi- patton was on reduced scale.
 Wall Street Opening
 Under the impetus of continued short covering, stock prices worked 10 higher levels at the opening of trading today. Restoration or speculative confidence 10 some nN- tent was indicated by renewed bid. ding for ihe steel. oil and motor shares, Initial gains Of to points were recorded by Atlantic Coast Line. General Motors, Otis Steel preferred, General Asphalt and De. voc and Raynolds.
 The initial upward movement was abruptly halted before the end of the first half hour when hcav> selling broke ou. In Baldwin Loco motive, Pos'nm Cereal and Dodge, disappointment over Baldwin s poor 1925 earnings accounted for 2 further drop of more than ? points in the stock 10 new low rric" for the year at lo0. Dodge and PoStum also touched oQg5 minimum figures and pronounced weakness developed in American To- como'iYr. Cushman, Foundation Company. Allied Chemical. Amcri can water works and T.. s. Indus trial Alcohol. which rcccdcd i 10 2 points, The carly rise in General Motors also met fresh flood Of offerings which cancelled it's gain, Rail Shares. including Atchison and Scaboard. were in demand while General Electric and Consolidated gas again headed upward. Strength Of the Scandinavian currencics fen 'nrod tho foreign exchange market with demand Sterling held al S4.Sb.
 Baldwin dropped to los with an unSettling effect on sentiment until q bulge in the railroad and special. ties caused q strong rebound. Amer ic0n Brake Shoe and Foundry pre- t"rrcd advanced points. General Electric 3-4. Pittsburgh and West Virginia 5-S, American Can 1 and l-ackaWanna, American Brake Shoe and Foundry. Famous Players, Rom inaton Typewriter, Savage Arms and Tobacco Products 10 3 3-4. Nickel Plato, however lost 3 1-o Gail lnnnC were unchanged at %d.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
Land Seized at Plymouth
 Costs Bay State S95. .OOO

Boston, Feb. l7 Ip--Govcrnor Fuller today asked the legislature to appropriate $95,Ooo to pay for land at Plymouth which was taken by the Pilgrim Terconteniary commit- tee in 1920 by eminent domain. The original award for tho land owned by the James Millar company, on Plymouth Harbor vas $S5,000.
 In 1924, the court awarded the former owner S7S,325, which was sG5,o00 with interest from the date of taking. On appeal ver- dict of $ol,8Gs was obtained. In terest has now brought the total to $95,000.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
Reading Hardware Firm
 Sells Out for $3,900,0O0

Reading, Pa, Feb. 17 tP--The Reading Hardware company, one Of the largest in the country. manu- featuring locks and other builders hardware, was sold yesterday to the Public Industries corporation, New York, for $3,900,o0O, The transfer takes place late this month. George D. Horst is president Of the Read ing company which employees 1000 men. The plant was established sixty years ago. One of the condi- tions of the sale was that tho plant shall remain In Reading.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
CITY COURT JUDGMENT

Judgment for $1G0 and costs was rendered in the city court today for the plaintiff In the case Of Stella Benzruczyk against William Ben zruczyk ct al for recovery of money loaned, Hungerford & SaXc appear cd for tho plaintiff
 Tho case of Nick Kounaris against Tony Scraphim has been settled out of court. Hungcrford X SaXo repre- sented the plaintiff and w. r. Man gan the defendant
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
Mathew Babula

Nathan Babula, 15 year old son of Mir, and Mrs. Bartholomew Babu- la of Booth street, died at New Brit ain General hospital last night fol. lowing q short illness of pneumonia. Resides his parents he is survived by several brothers and sisters. Funeral arrangements in charge of Frank Brodzill X Sons, are incom- plote.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
{ On Trial Charged With
 TOrturing II to Death

Simoropol, Russia, Feb. 17 P>-- 'wo brothers named Musliumoff and , others were placed on trial here oday on charges of torturing il crsons 10 death and seriously mal- rcating 49 others. The crimes oc- nrred during the famine period, mt were only recently revealed.
 More than 100 witnesses have been blIed. One of the Musliumoff broth |rs was chairman Of the local com fittce for suspension of banditry, |nd the other was chairman of tho bviet of his village.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
COUNCILMAN SENTENCED

Manila, Feb. 1T CT-Antonio D. Paguia, councilman-elect was con- victcd today on a charge of scdihon and sentenced to four months i'm prisonment In connection with al legged insulting words used against Governor General Leonard Wood during a political campaign, on January 8, Paguia was sentenced to two months imprisonment on a similar charge. Both cases have been appealed.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
TO RAZE THE ROYAL PALM
Miami Landmark Will Make Way
 for a New S5 5.OOO. 900 Hotel.

Miami, Fla, Feb. r -- The Royal Palm hotel, one of the his. toric landmarks of Miami. at which hundreds of prominent New York CTS have been guests, Is to be de- molished 10 make room for a hre~ proof hotel costing $5,o00,000. The demolition will begin on April 1. The hotel was erected under the direction of the late Henry l.. Flagler by the Florida East Coast company. A sl,0O0.O00 office build ing is to bo erected near the new hotel
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
MANUFACTURER DIES.

Pike, Feb. f. Pl-E1ward Bert ram Pike, president of the Pike Manufacturinf Company, said 10 ho the largest producers Of whetstones in the world, dieds at his hom" eardly today In his Goth year In 1908 he succeeded his father. the late Edwin Burbank Pike, as head of business founded here in 1842. He was born in 1866 In Salem, Mass. but had spent most Of his life hpre
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
Deaths s
Charles l., Cnrlsnn

Charles F. Carlson, an employc of the American Hosiery for 25 of his %I years in this country, died yes terday afternoon at Now Britain General hospital after an operation for appendicitis.
 He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Helen l.. Carlson and Elsie J. Carlson. both of this city, and a brother and sister in Sweden. He vas affiliated with Andre lodge, I. 0. 0. r.. and was member of the First Lutheran church.
 Final announcement of the tu- neral has been held up pending the return of Rev. Dr. Abel A. Ahlquist, who is out of the city, but it is eX- prcted to be Friday afternoon at the home at l;30 o'clock and at the First Lutheran church at o'clock, with Rev, Dr. Ahlquist officiating. Burial will bo in Fairview cemetery
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
rsuA1 DIVIDEND DECLARED

Boston, Feb. IT P'-Although the directors of the now Telephone and Telegraph company today declared the usual quarterly dividend of two per cent payable March 8l, Matt R. Jones announced that earnings for January had been unexpectedly poor" The net earnings in Janu- ary. he pointed out, were at the rate of only 4.S per cent per year
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
NINE FREED IN RUM CASE
Men Indicted With Chelsea Mayor
 Found Not Guilty,

Boston, Feb. 17 IPt--Nine de fendants Indicted with Mayor Law renee F. Qugley of Chelsea, on charge of conspiracy to violate the national prohibition act were found not guilty by directed verdict by a jury In federal court yesterday.
 The men acquitted arc Police Lieutenant John M. Bartley, Robert Mccarthy, David Hickey and Joseph Flynn, and policemen; George Fin, Ia special officer, James Sullivan, Walter Doyle, William Lawton and Edward A. Forshnell. Eighteen men are left on trial.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
Dorothy Marie Swanson

Funeral services for Dorothy Marie Swanson. one year old daugh- ter and Mir. and Mrs. John 4. Swan son. were held this afternoon at o'clock at the home. 153 Jubilee street, Rev. Samuel Suntcliffe, rector of St, Marks church officiated. In- torment was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
SIX ROB BANK IN ST. LOUIS
Hold-Jp Men Flee In Car With
 SS,OOO--Tcllcr's Bullets MjsS.

st. Louis, Feb, 17 LPl--Six young men yesterday held up the Water Tower bank and escaped in an ou- tomobilo with all the money on hand. estimated at between sS,000 and sl0.000.
 The teller fired at the fleeing rob- bers, but none of his shots took ef- feet.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
SCHNEIDER SELLS INTERESTS

Arrangements nave been CoNpIVl@ ed for the transfer of the interests of Sam Schneider in q business block at the corner of Hartford ave- nue and North street and the Schneider & Naughton Bakery Co. to Nathan Baggish of Hartford. Mr. Schneider will devote his entire time to the Universal Coal Go. He has been engaged in the bakery business in this city for many years and Mr. Baggish was engaged in the same line in Hartford for many years.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
GUARD FOR MATTEOTTI TRIAL
Elaborate Preparations Under Way
 to Protect Principals

Milan, Italy. Feb. r R,-Ela- iborate preparations arc being taken ito ensure that the trial of the five men charged with the murder of the Social deputy Giacomo Matteotti In August, 1924, will be held in a calm atmosphere and without un- toward incidents according to the Popolo dItalia, Fascist organ in Milan, The trial Is to be held at Chioti next month.
 The Fascist newspaper says that the government will give full facili- ties to the press at the trial, which is expected to require eight to ten sessions. The government has or dercd that there shall be no con- centrations of Fascist forces from other towns In Chieti.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
WILL. TAKE PART

London, Feb. l7 LT - A British fencing team has accepted an invita- ton 10 participate in the American National championships for various weapons and will sail for New York April l6.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
bttOm Falls Out of Crushed Coke Market

|jniontown, Pa, Feb. 17 R-The
 tom fell out of the crushed coke
 rket today. the pre-anthracitc |ip price of from S12 to SIS a ton
 |pping 10 from & to s6 a ton.
 shed coke was the chief anthra . substitute sent east from the Conncllsyille coke regions.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
MAINE MEMORIAL TONIGHT

A. G. Hammond camp. [. S. w. V. and its auxiliary will hold a joint Maine memorial at < o'clock tonight in the state armnry, Past Department Commander Martin l.aubscher of Rockville will be the principal speaker. Lunch will be erYed.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
Mrs. Frances McGoldrick

The funeral of Mrs. Frances Me Goldrick, resident Of this city until her marriage some years ago, was held at the home at Hillside rlacc, Hartford, followed by q solemn high mass Of requiem at St Lawrence O'Toolc's church. The body was taken to st. Mary's cemetery in this city for burial
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
CHANGE IN TAX INTEREST

a ordinance to change the rate interest payment on unpaid taxes personal property will be submit
 tonight 10 the common council. '"toforr a 9 per cent charge was 'a h" first year and | per cent .r ,'ar thereafter. To conform !, staie laws, a per cent penalty Iy Scar is proposed.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
James Shennrtl

James Shepard, one of the oldest and most respected citizens Of this city during his lorg life here, was laid at rest after appropriate sory- ices conducted by Rev. Samuel Sut- cliffe, rector of St Marks Episcopal church. and Rev. Theodore A.. Greene, pastor of First Congrega- tional church, at his home, 1S9 Lake street this afternoon at 2 o'clock,
 The pail bearers were A. E. Alder son, I. D Russell, Herbert Camp, Mortimer Camp and Carl Neumann. Interment was In Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
DIES WHEN SNOW BURIEs HIM

Sydney, N. S. Feb. l7 P) - Cecil Embra, night operator at Grand Narrows, was snothered to death under snowslide that over whelmed Canadian National railway snowplow special train late last night in a deep cut at Electors Point, about 40 miles west of here'
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
Henry WilczOrck

The funeral of Henry Wilczorek, infant son Of Mir. and Mrs Boleslaw Wilczorck of so Silver street will he held at 7;45 o'clock tomorrow morning at Sacred Heart church. Burial will he in Sacred Heart CCmctcry
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
Funerals
Claud N. RenshaN

The funeral of Claud Norman Renshaw, five months old son of Mfr. and Mrs, George Renshaw of Shuttle Meadow avenue. was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the homo on Shuttle Meadow avenue. Burial was in Fairview cemetery,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
K. or P. ANNIVERSARY

St. Elmo lodge, K. of P, will cclc. hrate ifs j6th anniversary at the Elks' club on Washington street March Is. The affair will comprise banquet, entertainment and ball.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17
Public Utilities Stocks
WaU Street Briefs

Recent acquisition of the Georgia Hallway and Power company by tho southeastern Power and Light com. pany, is expected in Wall street to he followed hy the purchase Of Georgia Light, Powers and Rail ways, negotiations for which arc re- ported to be in progress. Georgia Light controls the Macon Railway and Light company Macon Gas company, and Central Georgia Pow CT company.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-17

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 Boston -- Exchanges. 7G,o0o, coo: balances, 29,000,o00.