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New Britain herald., 1926-04-27
REMUNERATION OPERATION
Glands of Balloon Grafted Into Two Patients by Surgeons Many Want to Be Rejuyenated.

Budapest, April 27 U) - For the first time In local records the glands of a baboon, instead of chimpanSee, have been used in rejuvenation operation in accord ance with the technique developed by Dr. Serge Voronoff. Two opera tions using the glands of balloons have been performed here, one on Brazilian patient and another on a 76-year-old inmate Of an aims house.
 After word of the operations had been spread. 41 men over 70 years Of age applied for rejuvenation.
 Physicians said that one of the most remarkable things about the operations was that the baboons in rolved required two bottles of ether and 12O grams of chloroform before they could be anaesthetizcd.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-27
MACRl AND PALS NOT CHARGED WITH MURDER
New Haven Youths Now Accused of Robbery
 With Violence

New Haven. April 27 tP-Four youths held on murder charge in connection with the death of Hnn,,. h' JohnSon on September 9 last were arralgned in criminal superior court 'oday on lesser cha. ge--robbcry Wlth violence. States Attorney Ar non A. filling said that he had not as yet ascertained when and where Johnson received the mortal wound resulting in his death in q clunn of bushes in Allingtown,
 The four whose bonds were set ot $500 each after they had entered pleas of not guilty are Nicholas Dc Meoli, Joseph Macri, Edward Collins and Charles Pavis. Counsels for inc defendants argued for bonds ranging from $250 to $500.
 There is tragedy here" Pavis' counsel said. Fin that my client has been forced 10 remain in iajl awaii- Ing trial for more than seven months"
 "lne real tragedy lies in tho
  death of Johnson" returned tha states attorney. "Pavis and Collins were drive"s of public service motor vehicles. Az such thfy were charg- ed with the safety Of their fares They told 8 policeman that they Knew Of the address of Johnson ana then took him in very drunken condition to q lonely spot in the brush. He was found dead Of q mortal wound. The four accused were together in the taxicab with Johnson before his death"
 At the time of the arrest of the youths it was alleged that Johnson was taken in taxicab, beaten over the head, robbed of his money and then thrown out of the machine, Macri and De Meoli were arrested in New York city.
 Judge Edward NJ. Yeamons be- fore whom the men were arraignnd today set the date of trial as May q.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-27
Immediate Increases In Coverage Deemed Ad- visable As Result of Investigation.
Risk Under Which System Is Operating Found 1reat and Remedial Steps Are Planned.

Information that properties of tbn consolidated school district ara in. cured for less than one-third Inf +bat, ulSuiable value making it necessarv TOT the city to carry a risk or So I's's'O to meet co-insurance rs. 4uifements of sS,6SS.SS0 on proner. IIes appraised at $4,561.600 has be, on'eyed to the board of finance and 'uNauon by the school committee,
 Members of the finance committee nave al once set to work on 4 pro- poSai tor immediate boosts in royar. age Chairman Henry T. Burr of uie nnance committee admitted h.. was appalled," to learn the risl, r, der which the school system is nn- efalihg but he explained that only recently was true appraisal of school building costs made ayailahl,. to the committee and that m finn. would '. De lost in remedying the con dition.
 o1d Buildings Poorly Protected
 insurance coVerage on old build iHsS has been at q figure greatly below their costs while there is m insurance on so-called fire-proof buildings which are fire resistive hut according to experts on insurance are Dy no means immune from dam. age as result of exposure to fire
 Two proposals have been submit ted to the school committee by F.. C Nlibur. assistant secretary of inc commercial Co.,, an adjunct of the Trust Co. One provides TOT coVerage at the proper rate on all buildings and contents and inc other on all hut fireproof buildinps L under both plans existing policies Will be allowed to expire and re- newed on basis which will allow one-third of the insurance premiums to became payable each year, Three year policies are now in forco hut the costs are not evenly laid so that premiums may be considerably high CT one year than the next,
 Appraisal of School Buildings
 Appraisal Engineer Thomas Lin- fer has furnished the school deparf- nent with an appraisal of every school building and its contents to serve as a basis for Mir. Wilbur's plan, preparation of which has con. 10 months. His appraisals 'ollow:
 Walnut Hill school: Building, Sl7S,Ooo; contents, S40,O00.
 Academic High school: Building. '2SO,OOO: contents. $SO,OOO.
 Vocational High school: Building, 'S5O,OO0; contents, $44,SOO.
 Grammar school: Building. $40 700; contents, sSo,O00.
 Prevocational Grammar school. s195,OOO; contents, s2Q.. 100.
 Elm Street school: Building. SIG. 100; contents s4000.
 East Street school: Building S17S,. 100: contents, s1S0o0.
 Smalley school: Building, s40o.- 100; contents, sc5,0O0.
 Old Burritt school, Building. s7o.- 100; contents, s10000.
 Elihu Burritt school: Building, 350,000; contents, s20,O0O,
 Rockwell school. Building. $40. 100: contents. sS.O00.
 Smith school: Building sl30.Ooo,
 Continued on Page iS.l
New Britain herald., 1926-04-27
7oday:s Happer k Nothing New, Her Type Known h l2th Century,
 According 10 Mental Hygienist
Dr. Blanchard Tells Social Workers At Norwich Reac- ton of 1926 Girls is Different Because Her Environment is Greatly Modified, Therefore She Seeks Thrill.

Norwich, Conn, April 2 R)- The problem of the adolescent girl Is not one of the present day de spite the implication of the press" Dr. Phyllis Blanchard. lecturer on psychology at Philadelphia clinics, told the group of mental hygiene at the Connecticut conference for social work at today's morning session. The "fiapper" was known as far back as the twelfth century, tho lecturer said, who explained that the psychology of adolescence is primar- lily unchanged. The girl of today in that period, however reacts dif- ferentiy because her environment is greatly modified.
 Dr. Blanchard said that the pres ent is an age of abundant energy and enthusiasm with mo new means
New Britain herald., 1926-04-27

.ot expression of dynamic forces in the young girls such as mechanical inventions" For this reason joy- rides, flights through the air, sports which have thrill in them, diver sionS which make the blood jingle, appeal to the girl who is in the period Of adolescence. These things seem too daring to the parent who before their own maturity probably did not have the automobile, the ra- dio, the airplane and many other mechanical devices to give them a thrill.
 Dr. Blanchard said that the solu- ton of the problem was 10 devise ways Of carrying the enthusiasm of the adolescent period into later life.
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New Britain herald., 1926-04-27
Nakedness Alone Will Be
 Barred at Atlantic City

Atlantic City, N. J., April 27 RD No set rules governing the style of bathing suits for either men or women will be promulgated this year by Public Safety Director Cuthbert.
 We will allow bathing suits which are accepted at other re- sorts" he said. "Nakedness or the fig-leaf type will be barred but there are to be no set rules this year."
 Fifteen beach censors will be ramed and it will be their duty 10 Fro that the costumes and conduct ci the bathers are within reason. ahle limits"
 IL has been decided officially to unlock" the ocean on May I6.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-27
'. W. C, A. Convention for
 StrnnU Prohibition T,au,

Milwaukee. Wis, April 27 L49 - Opposition to any law that would weaken the prohibition amend ment was expressed today in resolution adopted al the biennial convention by delegates represent ine 560.00o members Of inc Young Nomen's Christian association.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-27

lrologo was taken 10 hospital. Tho guide accused Abbott of having ut. tered insulting remarks about Mus. solini and fascism.
 Boston, April 27 R-Johu Adams Abbott, who was arrested in Rome today charged with insulting a guide and insulting Premier Mussolni of Italy, had been living abroad with his family for some time. His father, Grafton St Loe Abbott, of Boston, died abour ten years ago,
 Mrs. Abbott, formerly Miss Mary Adams of Boston, left several years ago with her son and daughter Mary Ogden Abbott, to tour Europe. At the offices Of the Grafton St. Ioe Abbott estate, information regarding the movements Of the family was withheld.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-27
PASsAIC GUARDS WITHDRAWN

TaSSaIc, N. J.. April 97 Pl- Withdrawal of deputies guarding textile plants in this city affected by ihe If weeks strike. was an nounced today by Sheriff Charles r. Morgan. The sleriff said he was con- vinced there was no further ec- easion for the l5h deputies who were brought here April IS.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-27
MRS. PAOKESSA, 4,
 DIES DURING NIGHT
Mother Of Former Mayor Victim
 Of Cardiac Asthma
LEAVES 50 DESCENDANTS
Mrs Celia 4. Peek, Aged SC. of Wa. Nrtown, On Visit Here With Granddaughter, Succumbs To Pneumonia After Brief Illness.

Ms, Maria raonessa, Il years old, wife of Thomas Paoncssa, and mother of eX-Mayor A. M, Paonessa, died suddenly at S;45 o'clock this morning at her home, 176 West street. Medical Examiner John j.. Purncy who examined the body de. clared death due to cardiac asthma.
 Her daughter Mrs. Mary Squilla- ciote, and her son, Louis Paonessa, were at her bedside when the end came. Previously sine had gotten up III the middle of the night and con- plalned to them that she was trou- bled with her heart. They stayed with her until she told them she felt better. She retired, but her condition was such that Her daugh- ter decided to call ex-Mayor Paon- cSSa, the oldest son. Before he could leave his home the news came to him that his mother had died. /
 She was born in Gimigliano, Italy. l, 1855, and emigrated with her husband and two children 10 New York state where the family lived for about 5 years. Later the family came to this city 10 live and MT. PaoneSsa established himself in inc floral business, an occupation that took his time for many years. She had lived in this city for the past 24 years.
 Always an active member Of St. Mary's parish, she was one of the earliest members of the Rosary so- ciety. This represented her only fraternal interest.
 She is survived by 50 descendants as follows: EX-Mayor A. M. Paon- assa, Anthony, Joseph and Lewis. sons; Mrs. Mary Squillaciote, Mrs. Rose Squillaciote, Mrs. Anna Hollov Mrs. Assunta Trapasso, daughters: 5S grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
 Funeral services will he held at St, Mary's church Thursday morn nG at eleven o'clock, 1ntorment will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
 Death of Mrs. Peck
 While on a visit with her grand laughter, Mrs. Howard B. Raymond If 42o Commonwealth avenue, Mrs. 'elia A, Peck, widow of Thomas I. Peck and q resident Of Watertown for over 5o years, was suddenly stricken with pneumonia and died oday at tho New Britain General hospital just four days after her ar. 'ival in this city. She was S6 years ,ld.
 Mrs. Peck had been making her lome with her daughter, Mrs. Con i lit of Cooke street, WatertOwn, for , he past few years, and last Friday he began making preparations for visit to this city. She arrived here friday evening, but was here only . CIV hours when she became ill with | pneumonia. It became so serious | hat her removal to the hospital was IocessarY. Her condition had been rltlcal since.
 Although she was born In Water 'ury she spent the greater part of Ter life in Watertown where she vas a member of the Methodist hurch. Besides Mrs. Condit she Is urvivod by daughter Mrs. Arthur V. Vaill of Port Chester. New York, nd a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Emy Peck of Ashville, Eight grand hildren besides Mrs, Raymond sur i've her
 The funeral will he held Thurs ay afternoon in Watertown. Burial ill be in that town. Howard N. I dickson Co.,, of Watcrtown has harGc of funeral arrangements.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-27
LOS ANGEITS ON CRUISE

lakehursi, N. J., April e7 tP-- The dirigiblr Los Angeles was re- leased from her mooriug mast shortly before noon today and start cd toward Philadelphia on test cruise. II was planned 10 return to the hangar in early afternoon. Weather conditions were good.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-27
FIRE IN NEW HAVEN

New Haven. April 27 Up - Fire in the Nonpareil laundry plant in Blatchley avenue today did dam age to building and machinery es- timated at sSO,O00. Quantities Of family washings were lost.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-27
FALL KILLS WOMAN

New Haven. April 27 H) - Mrs. sarah Ruben. 70, died at the New Haven hospital today Of frac- tured skull which she received sunday in q fall down flight of stars at her home. 99 Fremont street. Ansonia.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-27
MORE LAND NEEDED
 FOR SCHOOL NEEDS
Purchase Of Three Tracts, Trans,
 fer Of Fourth, Is Program
FOUR BUILDINGS PLANNED
Addition to Elibu Bur'iu And structures On Henry, Allen And East streets Included In Schedule For Enlarglng City system.

Purchase Of three tracts ot land and transfer from the charity de-
 partmcnt 10 the school board of q fourth, are recommended by the
 board of education in preparation for meeting anticipated school needs Itho purchases 10 include land necos- sary to control the entire square surrounded hy Lee Clark North aud Main streets.
 ln the event that the big proposal 1ocs not meet with favor il is sug- 8eS>ed that d plot approximately IoOXSGo on the south side of Lee street be purchased. Immediate use Tor playground purposes and future use as a school building site are recommended for this property.
 The land now in possession of the charity board adioins the town farm property near Henry street. The need in this district is not immedi- ate but the school committee asks that consideration be given transfer at an early date.
 II is also the wish oF the board that sites on Alien street, near Oak street, and on or near East street. at point between Newington road and Dix avenue, be provided.
 lnstallments of the school expan- sion program to be worked in the immediate future contemplate the providing Of 53 Classrooms, two gym nasiums and two auditoriums at cost of S675,0O0. This includes the Nathan Hale addition on Fremont providing 23 classrooms at cost of s225,0o0; the Clinton street school, allowing 12 rooms at cost Of s175.00o and the Vance street school with IS classrooms al Q cost of $lS0.000.
 Special Council Meeting
 A special session Of the common council will probably be held Fri day evening to act on appropria- lions voted last night at a meeting of the board Of finance and taxa tiOn.
 Mayor Gardner C. Weld Is await ing a ruling from Corporation Counsel John II, Kirkham 10 de- tnrmiae the number s. days 6 bond appropriation must be advertised before being voted and meeting date will be set as soon as his statement is completed.
 The board has acted favorab bly on an extension of the Nathan Hale school to be built on q lot adjoining the present building on Fremont street. It Is proposed 10 award contracts as follows: Gen ! eral contract, Michael A. Connor 1 Co, s162,443; plumbing, J. l.. X | M. A. Fierbcrg. s9,13O; electrical work. Spring X Buckley. $7,94S: | heating. NJ. J. Daly X Sons, s13,- o74 Furnishings will cost $15,000, | architects fees will amount 10 S5.- i 7T5. and $6,5OO is laid out for contingencies. The plans were Irawn by Max J. UnkclbaCh.
 Spanish War Memorial
 The committee on 8 Spanish American war memorial was au- .horized to ask for bids on to be placed at Willow Brook park, the cost Of which will De slightly in excess of s15,0O0. This money will be appropriated at he May meeting of the common council. The funds represent a re- .und from state tax on bank and insurance stocks over and above he refund expected.
 It Is also recommended that '13,o0o be appropriated from the Tawley fund for lockers and . diamond at Willow Brook park.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-27
WATERBURY YOUTH
 FAILS AS BANDIT
Arrested After Two Vain HOld- Up Attempts This Morning
REAL BURGLAR IS ACTIVE
Masked Intruder Threatens Life Of il Year Old Child, Later Gagging and Binding Youngster So He Can Escape.

Escape.
 Waterbury, Conn, April 27 tP-- Armed with a cigarette case closely resembling an automatic pistol, Paul Varlese, 19, Of g Chattleld avenue held up jeweler and the chef of his fathers restaurant about II o'clock this morning. He was captured by Police Officer Fred Hickey just after holding up the chef. and booked at police headquarters on a charge of breach of the peace.
 Fails at Jewclry Store
 Harry Goldstein, a jeweler at A Grand street, was the first victim Of the youth and his toy pistol, Peering through the window of the store, the young man ordered Mir. Gold stein to throw up his hands. The jeweler reached the door and slam med it shut, a spring lock holding it against the young bandit, who disappeared as soon as he found he could not get into the store.
 Sees Second Holdup
 Mastering courage, Mr. Goldstein went to the corner of Grand and South Main streets, where he notified Officer Hickey of the attempted holdup. Furnished with a descrip- ton of the youth. Officer Hickey made Q search of the streets in the vicinity of the jewelry store. While waiting in the doorway of cigar store next to the iewelry shop, Offi- cer Hickey saw Varlese approach. He withdrew within the doorway, but was able to see Varlete whip out what appeared to be an automatic pistol and hold 1t up against an Italian on the street. The victim threw up his hands into the air, shouting incoherently, Officer Hickey said.
 Was Cigarette Case
 The boy then put the weapon into his pocket and Officer Hickey jump ed from the doorway and grabbed his arm before he could again reach the pistol. When the prisoner was searched, Officer Hickey found the pistol to be a cigarette case.
 Burglar Loots House
 Surprised while ransacking the house at A John street yesterday a masked burglar threat enod the lite of il year old Charles Budrius, and then gagged him and bound him to chair until he made his escape. He had already footed the house. He took with him a watch, wedding ring and s19,
 Immediately after the burglar left the house, the boy began stamping on the floor and Mrs. Anna Sega vicuas, working in her apartment on the second floor, came to his assist ance and released him. The boy was gagged with a handkerchief, his hands bound behind his back and then tied to the chair.
 Lieutenant Matthews J. Belanda of the Detective bureau investigated the case. Charles Budrius, father of the boy, stated that he left for work about o'clock yesterday afternoon. His wife was also working and the boy was at school.
 When the boy returned from he went into the kitchen of i his home on the third floor of tho house, and found the masked man | lbout to leave, he told the police. | a long knife. the intruder to kill him if he made an . lutcry. The man then beat him and . 'hoked him, he said, before pushing | he gag into his mouth. After bind ng him to the chair the burglar eft The house had already been 'ansacked.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-27
THE WEATHER

Hartford. April 27-ForccaSt for New Britain anG vicinity; Fair and slightly warmer to- night; Wednesday increasing cioudinCSS followed by
 showers
New Britain herald., 1926-04-27
MISSING NEW ARK MAN
 LOCATED IN COLORADO
Malcolm Fleming, Jeweler, Possibly Is Amnesia
 Victim

Greeley Colo, April 27 R,-Mal- 'olm Fleming, 2S years old. of Newark, N. J., is held by the police here on the request of Mrs. Elem ing who believes her husband is suffering from loss of memory fol- lowing business difficulties. Elem ing, who was working in q rcstaur- ant here, under the name of Ralph Gilmore, is unable to explain the ac- ton. Mrs. Fleming plans to come 70 Greeley and return with her hus- band to Newark,
New Britain herald., 1926-04-27

Newark, N. J., April 2T LPD-Rcla- tires of Malcolm C. Fleming. head Of firm of manufacturing jewellers who disappeared in Boston last month today were notified that po- lice of Greeley, Colo, had identified an amnNsia victim found in that city as the missing ieweler.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-27

Boston, April 27 R}-Malcolm c. Fleming, youthful head of a New ark, N. J.. jewolry firm, who has been found suffering from amnesia in Greeley, Colorado, dropped from sight In Boston on March 19, last. Fleming, who was only 2S years old, was president Of company of manufacturing jewellers bearing his own name, and was travelling as q salesman for the company when he disappeared.
 As nearly as could ho discovered he arrived in Boston on March 1e. did not register at any hotel but went direct 10 cnll on customers. He stopped somewhere to write let fer 10 Mrs. Fleming. and then went to the office Of Sanger and Co, wholesale jewellers. There he left sample case containing icwelry val u"d at thousands of dollars and grip containing personal belonging. leaving word that he would return In an hour. From that day on he was not scnn again. II was known he had less than $50 in his possess sion when he disappeared.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-27

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Evening star., 1926-10-08
CLUB TO OPEN SEASON.
Cosmopolitan Banquet at New
Carlton Hotel October 20.

The Cosmopolitan Club will hold its
first Winter season banquet at the
new Carlton Hotel, Sixteenth and *
streets. October 20. it was announced
by Frederick J. Rice. chairman of the
committee in charge, at the weekly
luncheon Of the Orga nizatton at the
Lee House yesterday.
A special program OF entertainment
to be followed by a dance is being
arranged for the affair. The follow
ing committee was named by Ernest
T.. Herrell, president Of the club, to
assist Mr.. Rice: Walter Gawlor. at.
tendance; George Wyne. refresh
mentS: William Callahan. tranSporta
ton: T.. +. Gordon, decorations: Ed
ward Gramm, seating; Paul Davis.
faVors: Frederick BucholZ, menu;
Michael HeiSter. receptions; James Me
Kee, entertainment, and Lawrence
Rubel. publicity.
The entire membership of the club
and their wives and guests will attend
al oyster roast at the country home
of DR.. T.. c. Wilson, one of the men,
bers of the club, October Il. Fred
erick J. Rice and Robert Simpson won
the booster prizes for the week