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much gas is needed and, turning if on,
steps hack to observe the Stow swelling
Of the Iubber globe. Sometime but very
infr6Gutntly. these Qlotes burst during
il faucn. As tie eIobe fills it sWays
slightly from side to side under tbe
pressure of the gas, its dull gray color
becoming more ard more transparent
When the gas is shut of the balloon is
approximately 3 feet is diameter. It's
stem is twisted to prevent the escape Of
the gas and fastened with rubber bands
and the balloon taken to The place where
the theodolite to be used in the observa-
ton stands in position
The scientist in charge notes the exact
time lard then with his eye at the instru-
ment tells his assistant to Let Co"
Up scars the balloon like a bird released
from captivity and dances through the
air like a magnified soap bubble.
she rose PIG fee. the first minute
announces the scientist raising his head
and with the naked eye enc can still
follow the course Of the balloon as it
sweeps out over the sea.
Looking through the ~theodolite it is of
course much more distinct and the
scientist tells yuU that its ordinary visi-
DlIlhJ ID 1iAAH IL " L. l4JIlNO NIOOSA VIZ
two t~heod0lites a balloon Of this size has
been seen at 80 miles.
The process by which the rapidity with
which the balloon is travelling is ascer-
tanned by means of the system known to
surveyors and engineers as triangulation.
As the season in which hurricanes may
be expected in the West Indies has just
commenced much attention is being paid
to the daily weather reports of the San
Juan station and while the condition of
the air currents are important the Bureau
relies mainly on the barometer for adj
vance notice Of storms of this kind and
with reports constantly icing broadcast.
ed from various outlying stations mas
ter mariners, whose vessels are equipped
with radio, know almost Immediately
the point from which danger threatens
and are able to prepare for it. 1t is the
sailing vessels and smaller inter- island
shipping that are the greatest sufferers
from these fierce winds which suddenly
sweep across the Caribbean flashing its
waters Tinto a boiling fury and leaving
devastation in their track Porto Rico
Progress.
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Wit and EIum0r.

Mickey Kin Oh have some---'
Pat (his father)-.'Here now! You've
a plate full av food before YEP;
Mickey-'Yis, but"
Pat-"WeIl, thin, kape you mout'
shut and ate it.
Temperance Worker-"Pat. dou't you
know that every drop of maIt liquor you
take drives a nail in your cottin?'
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
GUILTY OF MURDER
New York Cop Who Killed Com
 plAinnnt Quickly COnNictcd.

New York, Jan. 2S PJ--A verdict of first degree murder was returned yesterday hy the jury in the case of patrolmau John r. Brennan. who shot down Samuel Krainm in Il Brooklyn police station January [. The jury drliboraj'd five hours. Sentence will be pronounced Mon day.
 Kraiain was complaining to the lieutenant at the station that brcn- nan had beaten him when he refused to hand over $2, when the accused patrolman entered and shot him. Brcnnan's attorney attempted to prove that he was drunk, but frl- low officers testified he was sober.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
YALE BOXING MATERIAL
Coach Nose King Has Discovered Many New Boxers of Promise Through Tournament Finals.

New Haven, Jan. 2S tFl--A wealth of new material was uncovered by Coach Nose King of the Yale boxing team in the university tournament finals held last night 10 determine the selection for the team this year, Il. B. Price, q member of last years team was held to draw by w. l.. Graham in a bout in the 12o-pound class requiring an extra round. Cap tain McMann was unable 10 fight last night because of an injury and in his clnss, the 145-ponnd class, C, TS. Bingham. son of Senator Bing- ham. and F. j. Guisscr fought a draw. Grandc, Nandegrift and Rit- chic of last years team, won their bouts.
 The summarizes
 l15-pound class: C. II. Grandc won from T, Wainwright in three rounds, judges decision.
 l25-pound class: Draw between II. E. Price and W. T.. Graham. 135-ponnd class: w. l.. Ritchic defeated NJ. A. Shlcnkcr, Jr., in three rounds. judges decision. l 1i5-pound class: Draw between C. T. Bingham and F. J. Gaissor.
 15S.pound class; Draw between A. NJ. Luke and w. A. Shautz,
 i7b-pound class; w. B. Nandc. grift defeated M. Hawkins in three rounds. judges decision.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
CONSTITUTION FUND
Quarter of Sj0O.O00 Needed Already Has Been Subscribed,

Washington, Jan. 2S --Sccrctary of the Navy Wilbur has appealed for further public support of the $aou,- GOO campaign being conducted to re- condition the trigatc Constitution, now at tho Boston Navy yard, only about one fourth of which has hrcn subscribed. lie pointed to action of the Boston school board in voting 10 permit H drive 10 be conducted in cty schools there as an example for other cities,
 The action of the Boston school board, of which he was notified yes tcrday," he suid, "authowzIng the school children of Boston to take an active part in the nation-widc drive for funds to restore the Irigatc
 Constitution is one which l cannot i too highly praise and one which l hope will he followed hy every city ] in the United States"
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

Sl,3O9,50; jury disagreed.
 Bridgeport -- AmalgamatIon of three state nurses organizations de- cldod upon at convention,
 Bridgeport -- Mrs. John A, Young chosen chairman of Fairfield county council of parcnt-tcuchcrs' UssociO- tions,
 Hartford --- Connecticut Humane society reports gain in membership and larger contributions and elects directors.
 McHdcn --- Edward O'BHcn of Milford found in Wallingford three hours after being reported missing from State School for Boys. Hartford -- Mrs. Maria J. llcbcrt sought following mysterious disap- pcuranco Of woman at dock, drag river.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
NINE STUDENT NURSES
 TO BE CAPPED TONIGHT
Mother Comes From Canada TO Sct Daughter Officially start
 Training At Hospital.

Nnc young women who have qualified to become student nurses at the New Britain general hospital will be officially "cuppcd" at cXcr- ciscs to he held at the institution this evening. The exercises will take place in the class room of the nurses home at s o'clock.
 Dr. r. EbcN Rocks, superintendent of the hospital. will make the ad- dress of welcome. The address of .thr evening will bc by James x. North. president of tho training school, Miss Maudc F.. Traycr, di- rCctrcss of nurses, will present the caps.
 Among tho guests will be Mrs. Ernest Conlcy, who had come from
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

Shcrhrook, Canada, to sec her daughter capped"
 The girls who will be capped" are as follows; Alberta Remington, Muriden; Anne Rajune, New Brit ain, Erdecn Johnstone, New Brit ain; Emma Suess, New Britain; Helen Tcvolcit, Seymour Olive Con ley Shorhrook, Canada; Helen ka- 2ick, Prospect Maine; Carrie por- owski, Bristol,
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
RAIDS IN NEW HAVEN

New Haven, Jan, 2S Rl-'rwo ar- rests for alleged violation of the liquor laws were mado hero ycstcr- day in two raids hy dry agents and a small quantity of liquor was seized. James Esposito was arrested at l7 sumner street and Andrew Dom. hrowsky at 272 Goffe Terrace,
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
nr,nMnTInN FOR HANNON

John r. Hannon Of 2H South Main street, who has been in the employ Of ihe Connecticut Light and Power G.. since 1901, has been ap' pointed assistant district superin- tendent.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
CHANGED HIS MIND,
 COSTS HIM MONEY
C. B. Caldwell Settles Breach Of
 Promise Suit Out Of Court

New York. Jan. 2S tP) - George Brinton Caldwell, 63 year old banker and clubman, who once wrote that he was "an old boy with q young heart" has settled out of court the sl00,000 breach of promise suit brought against him by Mrs. Clara Eola Shiras.
 The suit was withdrawn suddenly yesterday after adjournment of the days hearing during which Mr. Caldwell had admitted that he did talk 10 the plaintiff about marriage but only in a general way. Attor- neys refused to confm reports that s4,500 was the amount of settle ment.
 Mrs. Shiras, divorced wife of Ralph D. Shiras Of Kansas City, had testified that the banker first pro- posed to her after introducing him self on a train en route from Chi sago more than two years ago. Yes terday letters from him were pIac- ed in evidence in which he said "l i think a man can change his mind as well as a woman." and "I am not a gay Iothario, but an old boy with q young heart and too much ambi~ ton"
 MT. Caldwell testified he had pre- viously tried to settle out of court, but that Mrs. shiras attorney had demanded s5.00O for her and sl,5o0 attorneys fees which he considered too much.
 Changed His Mind
 One of his letters which he idcn- tiGed said: "I think a man can change his mind as well as a wom. an. and 1t is my wish 10 change fl now. I have not asked more thar am willing to concedc. Certainly no marriage should take place against The will of either party"
 Mrs. Helen C. Gibbons. Caldwell. daughter, testified that she had ob served Mrs. Shiras and her father ol porch at her home in BronXvill' and that she noticed Mrs. Shiras wa inclined 10 'petting.'
 This was the second breach 0 promise suit brought against Mr Caldwell since his marriaBc nor than two years ago to Miss Mariol Haley Andrews, school teacher o Westbrook, Maine. The first wa brought by Miss Zoe NJ. Evans n1ancurist, In Boston. for $S00,0o' who said Caldwell had proposed [ her several months before announc" ment of his engagement 10 Miss An , dreWS.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
Don't Fuss With
 Mustard Piasters!
MusteroIe Works Without the
 Biister-Easier, Quicker

There's no sense in mixing mess oi mustard, flour and water when you can easily relieve pain, soreness or stiffness with a little clean, white hlusterole. Musterole is made of pure oil of mustard and other helpful ingredients, combined in the form of the present white ointment. It takes the place of mustard plasters, and will not blister, Musterole usually gives prompt reliet from sore throat, bronchitis, tonslllitls, croup, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, headache, congestion, pleurisy, rhcuma- tisn, lumbago, pains and aches ot the back or joints. SprainS, sore muscles, bruises, chilblainS, frosted feet, colds ot the chest Git may prevent pneumonia)' To Mothers: Musterolo is also
 ma de in milder form for
 babies and small children.
 Ask for Children's Musterole.
 35c and Csc, jars
 and tubes.
 E|![||il!l;Iz|l!j El|!![!Ii|l|!!!j| ||i $
 Better than mustard plaster
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

Clinch's packers are hoping that he will come through with q wiz over the rest of the 12S poundcrs in the state and Teddy Hayes, his trainer, is working him to keep in trim for anything that might come along.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28


 Novo Nikolavsk, Siberia--Hlg Bill 1 Haywood is now hossing coal min ing development, with American | methods of production.
 London --- For prospcrity's sake , Philip Snowdcn wants Great Britain 1 10 curtail its drinking He cites the example of the United States
 London --- Without referring 10 prohibition Stanley Baldwin has ad- viscd British union leaders 10 ind out why American workmen have q better standard of living and higher wages.
 Washhgton--Thc navy expects to have some of the smoothest running, most dependable high-powcr light weight airplanc engines in existence, It has given orders for new type which develops 200 more Horsepower and weighs 50 pounds less than the Liberty motor.
 New York--Brimlcss hats make women squint, pr. C. C. Francis has ] informed the Retail Milliners Asso- citation of America. Therefore he cN- poets the small hat to yield to th' large.
 Lcningrad-Bcllcs letters publish ed before the war have been banish- cd from public libraries.
 New York-Chauncey DepcW is so impressed by non- partisan tax logis- lation in congress that he suggests Coolidge and smith for the same presidential ticket In 1928. London-'rhc Prince of Wales would rather appear in London in behalf of an organization like tho society for the prevention of cruelty to children than participate in a welcome to himself, so the lord mayors banquet 10 him has been cancelled. lc made the announce lnent at q banquet Of the society
 Nicc--Hclcn and Suzanne have swappcd colors. At meeting of the Imperial Club, Miss Wills wore a tailor made suit Of lavender and blue, which have been the French stars favortc hucs. Mile. Lenglcr was in dark green, such as the Cali. fornian displayed hitherto. rrinGton--ConIition of Ray mond Pond former Yale athletic star, reported as quite cnconrag ing
 New Haven -- Basil Davenport , Louisville, ky. winner of Dsforcs medal in Yale competition for writ , ing and delivering orations.
 Torrington - Carnegie Mcda
 awarded to Irving F. Alcott who's , son. Elmer. 12, lost life on July 21 1923 in trying to save drownin f girl.
 :, Greenwich -- Thomas A. lTaigh n S9, Lieutenant Colonel in Sth reg ,mcnt. l7th Connecticut Volunteer e in Civil War, dead. n New lIavcn-Angclo Dcvito, r. q leased from AllingtOWn hoSpitt G threatens travellers at railroad sta
 ton, ovcrpowcred by railroad pollc' F Mid1lctoWn - Francis Warner, :. and Anna Pauurski. S, injured !, Cromwell when knocked down b If automobile.
 o New Haven --- Archbishop joh n. ICioplak welcomed hy 2,uoo porSol q accompanied from Mcridcn | ,- many Polish pastors
 Bridgeport --- Connecticut Indu'
 trial Lenders association cndors'
 national, association's code Of Clhic
 Bridgeport Trial of Charl
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

In recent years. Judge Klett was Il dcvotee of golf and he played whenever he could leave his business long enough. His favorite links was the Shuttle Meadow course and here the judge could be seen driving and putting with a concentration that allowed of nothing else during the game.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

They all got safely home but it was around 3 o'clock in the morning when they rolled into bed and 1t was 2. sorry lot that arose the next morning to get 10 their various posi- ions of work, though to their credit, Je 1t said, that they all reported the next day.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

The state championship elemina- tIor tournament takes place next month and soon thH details of this line of scraps will be announced. The packers of the local boy are in hopes that he will have the chance to keep busy between thcr and now because there Is nothing like keeping a good line of fights un- dei oues belt in preparation for biz think like the championship tournament.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

The city will miss him, his friends will grieve him, but the sport world, probably unconscious of the fact, will have lost champion of the "all wool and a yard wide" variety.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

The DeMolay basketball players who travelled to Springfield Tuesday night, had a great experience on the way home. They played the game, but were so late in getting started for home that they had to hurry to make a train. Traveling by rail- road, they came to Hartford too late to get tho last train to this city. so the players went on to Berlin, Here they searched around in a driving snow for taXis, but none could be had and because the fl- nances were not so very very flush, the boys started to boof 1t.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

George Muligan is going 10 stage boxing shows in Hartford. there is no question about that. Discovery by tho Hartford papers that the new set of boxing rules did not include the clause which left the supervision of boxing bouts and the granting ot rermits to the cities and towns leaves the way open for MQlligan or any other promoter 10 go wherever he likes in this state.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

Fans in this city are wondering whether Jimmy Clinch is scheduled ,o fight in Meriden this week or not. Joe Swcdock is staging a big anna teur card in the Silver City and to date. we haven't heard If the local hoy Is entered or not.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

Raymond Bus" Pond Is critically i'll at his home In Torrlngton. He is suffering from q mild attack or meningitis brought on through crin infection. He was taken Ill last Wednesday while engaged at his duties at tho Hotchltiss school at Lalleville and he returned home last Friday where he has been confined 10 his home ever since. Physicians have been in consultation over him and little Is known of his condition.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

Efforts have been made to get these two together, but so far they have been unsuccessful and it is probable that they will meet in 'ht elimination tournament next month
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

This is bad news for Rorty and Gellivan who have been taking It right and left in Hartford on 1helf bouts run in recent months. Thls pair of promoters have dropped a sockful of money into tho fight game due to unfortunate happen incs over which they had no con trol. With Mulligan invading tho Hartford arenas. their chances of re- coupling some of the long green arc not so bright
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

CIinch's foremost opponent ap- hears on the horizon as Johnny Dawson 1 Meridcn. This youngstor is q clever battlcr and has developed ? sock of major proportions. He has nifty way in tho ring and shows tic results of good training.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

New Haven --- Archbishop John Cioplak welcomed hy 2,o0o persons -accompanicd from Mcriden by many Polish pastors.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
Speakins of Sports

The passing Of Judge George Klett after three months serious illness, takes away from this city a great devotce of sports, especially tho High school sports. In political life, Judge Klett made his enemies and friends numerous, but we speak Of him as sport lover,
 Judge Kletts second best topic of discussion was sports. Yale was his hobby. The New Britain High school was his pride. Whenever the local schools teams won, he swellod with pride and whenever they lost, his gloom was as deep as was any or those playing on the teams.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

New York-Chauncey DepcW is so impressed by non-partisan tax logis- lation in congress that he suggests Coolidge and smith for the same presidential ticket in 1928.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

London-'rhc Prince of Wales would rather appear in London in behalf of an organization like the society for the prevention of cruelty to children than participate in a welcome to himself, so the lord mayors banquet 10 him has been cancelled. lc made the announce ment at q banquet of the society,
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

Sammy" Netrano's grace on the ,unco floor is second only to his raccfulncss on the basketball court
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

Middlctown - Francis Warner, G., and Anna Paulurski. $, injured in Cromwell when knocked down by autOm ObiIc.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

Roger Scully was in the class night cast, but the committee fgur- oa that he would be better in the lndicnce as the butt of the class okcs so there he was last night.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

Members of the graduation class who have worn the spangles of an athletic team at some time during their high school careers have prov on themselves versatile in the socals preceding graduation.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

Bridgeport ~-- Connecticut Indus trial Lenders association endorses national, association's code of ethics
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

Bridgeport Trial of Charles Frost on charge of arson cost state
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

Washington--Th navy expects to have some of the smoothest running, most dependable high-powcr light weight airplanc engines in existence. It has given orders for a new type which develops 200 more horsepower and weighs 50 pounds less than the Liberty motor.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

New lIavcn-Angclo Dcvito, re- Ilcascd from AllingtOWn hospital threatens travellers at railroad sta ton, ovcrpowcred by railroad police.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

Freddie Gennette is the class president, Bliss Clark, the class his- torian and Hiding Bengtson was a star in the class night frolic last night.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
INTER-CWURCH LEAGUE kensIngton Congregational.
First IMthenn,
Blue Army,

Lawyer ..,,.,,,,,.lOl ~ h-- ~
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
On the Alleys
ROGERS BOWLING ALLEYS

INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

New York--Brimlcss hats make women squint, Dr. C. C. Francis has informed the Retail Milliners' Asso- citation of America. Therefore he eN- poets the small hat to yield to the large.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

(Dy the Associated press),
 Novo NIkolaivsk, Siberia--Blg Bill Haywood is now hossing a coal min ing development, with American methods of production,
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

Nicc--Hclcn and Suzanne have Swappcd Colors. At n meeting of tho Imperial Club, Miss Wills wore tailor made suit Of lavender and blue, which have been the French stars favortc hucs. Mile. Lenglcn was in dark green. such as the Cali fornian displayed hitherto.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

"Yankee" Lacava is said to be singer. During the school banquet he almost had to be asked 10 sing,
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

Lcningrad-Bcllcs letters publish cd before the war have been banish- cd from public libraries.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28
FLASHES OF LIFE: BRlMLESS HATS
 MAKE WOMEN SQUINT, MILLINER SAYS

sl,SO9,5O; jury disagreed,
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

Greenwich -- Thomas A. lTaight, .S9, Lieutenant Colonel in Sth rcgi- mcnt. l7th Connecticut Volunteers, lin Civil War, dead.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

characterization Of Ray mond Pond former Yale athletic star, reported as quite encourage ing"
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

New Haven -~ Basil Davenport, Louisville, Ky, winner of Dsforcst medal in Yale competition for writ ing and delivering orations.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-28

Torrington - Carnegie Medal awarded to Irving F. Alcott whose son. Elmer, 12, lost life on July 21, 1923 in trying to save drowning girl,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-07-14
Delaney Has Big
Physical Lead On.
Paulie

Here are the revised measure
nients Of both Berlenbach and
Delaney, as compiled BY DR..
Joseph a. Baldwin, official doc
Tor for the Ebbets Field Club
and the New York State Ath-
Ietic Commission.
It will be noted that DR.. Bald
win has given Berlenbach's and
Delaney's reach as 81 ~ and
80 ~ respectively. He explained
yesterday that this lis taken
from the armpit to the tip Of
the fingers instead Of from
finger tips to tips, as is usually
done He declares that the. lat
ter measurement is never an
accurate score Of a mans reach.
The men have changed greatly
In the last two years, as q ref.
erence to any old table of their
measurement will attest
They line up today as follows:
!. -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-07-14
ALL0NEE s q 8
IS LOW
-

Tcventy.eight members Of the
WashinS ton TypOthetae played golf
"a The annual tournament on the
Washfn9ton Golf and Country Club.
A. IN usual IA annual tournaments,
some GOOD g0if was played and some
entirely indifferent golf was played.
George Ma1lonee won the low
gross with SD. WI Nv. Rapley was
second with ST. third went ID Merle
Thorpe with 81.
other prize winners:
First low net Charles German.
9s-
Second low net George Kennedy,
president Of the Typothetae, 1858
III; Frank Reyes, 11740--5I
These winners divided the second
and third prizes.
Tee shot on the eleventh hole
Fred Stringer, whose ball vas four
feet from the pin.
SIS 1eo.
Scores Frank r. Howard. IO1--
1885, MaxCn Cunning cham,
105 81; Frank Reyes, u - D.
~: w w. Rapley, 10;
Vvrfaht. g7-I ID. S. Waite,
IOg 10; Merle Thorpe, 91 s.
re-: Frank Page, 100 Sc: Lee
Eynon. lO7 -92; Karl ". Eilxer,
9e 81; Guy ". Norwood. 100
sS George Kennedy. los 28-
a: Robert Hughes, ii - 10: John
Rupert. 1910 Or: Spence Ho-
Iden. 1252 9S; Fred Strfngers
10 81, Ed Hutchinson. 100
19- 81: nv. Dew. Harrison, 1O4 -
81: III. 4. O'Brien. 10e- 1877; Rob
ert Greenwood. 109- 20 So; Frank
Parsons. 1856 10 ZIG: Lee Baum.
garten, lis 9l; ]. w. Stevens.
I22 97; Ben r. DUR. Us
SIS: =. w. Andersen, Ia 4ss
George M. Cole 40 4O-100: WIZ
Ram FsreeynaYr o-A0---69