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New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
Miss Scott Is Winner
 Of Royal Ascot Races

Ascot, England, June Is (P) - Miss Sport won the Ascot stakes, feature of the opening day of Royal Ascot" week. in the pres ence of the king and queen.
 Miss Sport is owned by H. L. Cottrin, C. M. Woolfs Catalin was second and M. M. Claimants Tournesol third. Sixteen ran.
 Miss Sport, at odds Of 10 to 1 against. won by neck, while three-quarters of length sep arated CataIin and Tournesc!, against which the odds were re- spectiveIy 10 to 1 and 100 to IA.
 High Art won the gold vase.
 High Art, hy Gainsborough out of Whitetor, is owned by Sir George Noble. r. w. Horlock's Mistley was second and Lord Roseberry's Bon grace third. Fourteen ran. High Art. at 20 10 1 against, won by a longth, while two separated the second and third. The betting against Mistley was 100 to 7, and against Bongraco to 1.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
FAILURE AT HAND IN NEGOTIATIONS
 ON TACNA-ARICA
(Continued From Page 1.)

thorities, but in many cases with their connivance, evidenced by fail ure to restrain the criminal activi- ties of certain so-called patriotic and political organizations, whose opera tions have been accompanied by un- mistakable evidence Of official sup port and approval
 Such a failure in great under taking cannot but be regarded with sorrow by all who were engaged in it. more especially when the end 10 be accomplished was nothing less than q just settlement Of q serious, long pending controversy between two great nations for the prcserva- ton Of peace on this continent,
 Moreover the great principle oi arbitration is involved. The hopes of mankind are fastened upon arbi- traitor as a means, perhaps the only means now available. for settling disputes between nations and pre- venting the desolation of war. But even these considerations could not justify me in closing my eyes to the truth or in deliberately sanctoning a proceeding which I am convinced by force of indisputable evidence would have been not only in con- flict with the award Of the arbitra- tor. but contrary 10 the agreement for plebiscite not yiolativc of the rights Of one Of the nations con- cerned. Arbitration was never in- tended as cloak for such a wrong"
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
Stock Damaged by Leaks,
 ClOthier Sues for S2,500

Davis s. Segall has been sued for s@.500 by the J. C. Penny Co.,, of Delaware. The plaintiff claims to have leased store from the defen- dant 10 conduct clothing and dry goods business. He alleges that the plumbing is unsafe and inadequate and that leaks have damaged his stock to the etent of $2.500. The writ which Is returnable in the city court the fourth Monday of June, was issued by B. E. Spencer of Mid d.etown and served by Constable Fred Wrinkle.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
MINISTERS PLEDGE THEIR
 SUPPORT TO BIBLE GLASS
New Britain Clergy Willing To Aid Actively In Making Next Ses-
 sion Successful.
sion Successful.

A delegation of New Britain min- isters met with Clarence C. Palmer, president of Eyeryman's Bible class, and the speakers committee of the class yesterday afternoon and dis cussed plans for the season Of 1926 1927. It was pointed out that the custom of having local ministers take over the class for certain pe- uods helped considerably to keep up interest in the class last year. The ministers pledged their hearty and active support this year, in speaking, leading in prayers, in advisory capa- city and in any manner in which their services can be used.
 Whether the class season will be divided into similar periods 10 be taken over by the local ministers, or whether the class will engage q lead CT who has specialized in Bible class work has not yet been decided. Either plan is felt by officers to be forcrunner of prosperous and successful year. It was agreed that talks on popular subjects with a re- ligious theme would be advisable.
 The following ministers were pres ent al the meeting: Rev, pr. George W. c. Hill Rev. Theodore A. Greene, Rev. Samuel F'iske, Rev. R. \. Gil- man. Rev. William Ross Rev. Sam usl Sutcline, Rev. G. II. Schneck and Rev W. II. Anderson. Rev. Dr. A. A. Ahlquist. who was invited, was out of the city.
 The speakers committee consists of Walter w Leland, chairman; Clarence II. Barnes and Dr. J. E. Couger.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15

AOG lL lO NOIh h.
 My mother suggested that I try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound" she writes. T took only three bottles and it brought me about all right" Through the Vege- table Compound, she found better health to do her work and she told the other girls about 1t.
 That was severalye ago. Louisa is now Mrs. L. J. Van Dyke of 1246 Spring St., Morrell Park, Baltimore, Md. She Is the mother of three healthy, active children. She says that she found the tonic effect of the Vegetable Compound helpful to her during this entire period.
 Every working girl knows that to do her work properly and easily she must have good health. She can not afford to lose time from her work.
 Girls who suffer from a rundown condition should try Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound. a-
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
ROTARLaN CONVENTION
Today's Program Featured By Series
 Of Talks By Leading Men

Denver. Colo, June l , P)-Rota- rians settled down to the official business of their annual convention this morning with reports of officers and committees the principal part of the days program.
 Addresses were delivered today by several prominent men, including William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
SOVIETS SUSPICIOUS
Think England is Planning An Anti.
 Russian Campaign

Moscow, June 15 N)-EIigh soviet circles see a new and far-reaching plan for an anti-soyict campaign be- hind the British note protesting against the special permit given by the finance commissariat for remis- sion Of funds in aid Of the British strikers.
 A resolution recently adopted by the London Chamber of Commerce, demanding either that Russia im- mediately recognize her debt to Eng land or that the Anglo-Russian trade
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
SWIMMERS IN TRAINING
American Girls Making Preparations
 to Try the Channel

Boulogne, France, June Is P,- The subject of proper training is the principal one now occupying the attention Of Gertrude Ederle and Lillian Cannon. American mermaids who seek 10 conquer the English channel
 Tom Burgess was originally en- gaEed by both. He began first with Miss Cannon and then with Miss Edorle upon her arrival later. Miss Ederle's manager now insists upon the exclusive services Of Burgess. Miss Cannon may engage Jabcz Wolfe, who trained Miss Edcrle last season
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15

As the Pope was proceeding through the church. a young pre- late suddenly began in a loud voice to express sacrilegious remarks, jumping upon chair and gesticulat- ing.
 The gendarmes, instead of at tempting to eject him. occupied his attention until the Pontiff had left. and then turned him over to the po- lice. An inquiry indicates that he suffered a sudden attack of insanity.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
BRITISH SEND GUNBOATs.

Canton, June IS Pl-British gun boats have been dispatched to in vesugate the murder by bandits at Manning yesterday of an English man by the name Of Phillips, an employe Of Asiastic Petroleum com- pany Manning is reported to be the scene Of much banditry and robbery.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
PEDESTRIAN HIT BY AUTO

An automobile driven by Dwight Capen of = City avenue struck Eb- bert Pilz of $ Highland Terrace at inc corner of Stanley and Francis streets about 4:30 yesterday after noon. Pilz suffered slight cut on the head and was attended by Dr. George H. Dalton. Officer Moffitt reported no cause for police action.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
EAGER SHOPPERS
 THRONC STORES
Salesgirls Dread Bargain Days
Louisa was tired. From morning until night she had been on her feet

in the busy de partment store. No matter how she felt, she must serve her cus- toners with a smile. Her head
 throbbed and her feet ached. Week after week, she felt her strength ebbing until she
 was in a run down condition,
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15

saulted her with a blunt instrument.
 Gaetana Genovese, alleging that Sebastiano Listro attempted to stran- gle her on May II, 1926, at her home on Corbin avenue, has sued him for S2,0Q0 damages.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15

treaty be abrogated, Is cited as part of the alleged campaign. As well as an editorial offensive which has been going on in the British con- seryative press on the subject of soviet oil.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
Broke on Relations

Santiago, Chile, June 3 tRl-Upon receipt Of news from Africa of the adoption of General Lassiter's mo- ton, the Chilean government Is un- derstood to have sent instructions 10 it's ambassador al Washington 10 break off the negotiations for a di- rect settlement which have been go- ing on under the good offices of the United States.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15

Washington. June 15 Pl-"I do not know whether I shall stay here or not" said the Chilean ambassador today when asked 10 comment on overnight developments in the Tac- na-Arica controversy.
 He would not elaborate his state- lnent. The natural consequence of failure of the negotiations in which he has had part, however, would be his recall and the appointment of a new ambassador.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
PRELATE GOES INSANE
Nearly Interferes With Proccssional
 Headed Ry pOne

Rome. June Is lP-Quick think ing by two Vatican gendarmes pre- vented painful scene while the Pope was passing through the Basiica Of St. Peter yesterday aft ernoon.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
TWO SUITS FOR ASSAULT

Katherine Marquis has sued Gal limo Lazzirini for s2. damages al- leging that on August S. 1925, he as
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15

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New Britain herald., 1926-06-15

Fashions newest vogue: Polka Dots, Yarn Dyed Tissue Summer Rayon and Broadcloth at this re- markably low price. Phone or mail your orders. Early selection s advised. Regular sizes, 36 to 46; extra sizes, AS to 52.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15

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New Britain herald., 1926-06-15

While we have provided large quantities in all lots, we cannot guarantee they will hold out all day, so be sure and shop early.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15

For full sized pillows, covered with gen. uine A. c. A. ticking, filled with sterilized feathers.
Evening star., 1926-03-09

BY the AssoCI ated Press.
| NEW YORK, March 9.-To kiss
and make up is becoming a. popular
ending to separation and divorce suits
which have been holding public at
tention lately.
The latest involved in reconciliation
plans are Sebastian s. Kresge, 10-cent
store owner, and Mrs. Doris Mercer
Kresge, whose matrimonial difficult
ties, as they involve the question OF
stocks and bonds, are now before the
Supreme Court of New York. The
trial was suddenly adjourned yester-
day. The couple conferred with the
justice and then went in search Of
the pastor of their church.
In Paris are Mr.. and Mrs James A.
Stillman. happy on a second honey
moon. Five years ago they launched
upon a campaign Of charges and coun-
terchargeS.
In Bermuda Lord and Lady Craven
are prolonging a second honeymoon
after tempestuous matrimonial
course that touched the shores OF
three continents, spent itself in two
divorce suits in England and had "a
final backflre over the question of
what constitutes moral turpitude. +"
Countess Cathcart. the cause of 1t all.
has won the right to enter this coun
try.
While a Supreme Court jury DELHI
Grated whether to grant her a divorce
recently, Mrs William Kevitt Manton
met her actor husband In conference
with Justice Wasservogel and took the
matter out of the jury's hands. Mar
jorie Rambeau, who was named by
Mrs. Manton as correspondent, wishes
the couple happiness.
a variation of the theme is being
played by the Tinneys-Frank of
musical comedy fame and Mrs. Edna
Davenport Tinney of vaudeville. The
domestic trials of the Tinneys were re
Vealed when Fra mix was arrested on
charge of beating Imogene Wilson,
then of the Follies, finally ending in a
divorce for Mrs. Tinney. But the Tin
neys ate the turkey of reconciliation
on Thanksgiving, and announced that
they would probably appear on the
stage again together, and were the
best of friends.
The second honeymoon idea doesn't
always work out Robert B. Dula. jr..
son of former vice president of the
American Tobacco Co. and Mrs. Elsie
Hinman Dula paused during her suit
for separation last week to confer
with Justice Proskauer.. Then when
everything began to look rosy, nego
tiationS were broken off and the Sepa
ration was granted yesterday.
Another case of a proposed second
honeymoon coming to naught was
told in court yesterday. Mrs. Eleanor
V. Brewster testified that her hus-
band, Eugene V. Brewster, magazine
publisher, suggested they have a sec
ond honeymoon. Then, she charged,
Miss Corliss Palmer, movie actress.
Evening star., 1926-03-09
TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS.

National-Cyril Maude in These
Charming People" comedy, at $40 pm.
BeIaSco--"White Cargo" drama, at
$40 mn
Warf',nan Park-"Miss Lulu Bett,
con1elY drama, at $50 pm.
Eeitl,'s-Mrs. Leslie Carter, vaude-
vile at 2:15 and S:15 pm.
Earie-Orpheun, Unit Show, vaudc-
vile continuous from l to II pm.
Strant;-Nillie Crelger, vaudeville
continuous from 1890 to II pm.
Gayety Sliding" Billy Watson. bur-
iesquo. b; 9:15 and SIS pm.
Colunlhia-"The DEVILS Circus" at
1885 am, 1920. 2:1o. 4:10. 6, $50 and
e:o0 pm
Memory Lane" at
I1:40 am. $50, $50, 5:45, 7:4o and
e:45 pm.
Palace-"Dancing Mothers" at 1870
am, 1925, 3:35, $50. 7:30 and $40 pm.
Rialto-"His Jazz Bride" at 1885
am, 1:35. $50. 5:35. $50 and $50 pm.
TivoliL"The Road to Yesterday" at
1870, $50. $50, 1855 and $40 pm.
AmbasSaior-"AIe Lane" 6:15,
3 and 9 a. pm
Central--"The Storm Breaker" al
1890, .. $50, 5, $50 and 940 q m.
Evening star., 1926-03-09
KIDNAPER HELD SANE.
Pascal, "the Crank" Serving Life
Term in PENNSYLVANIA.

NORRISTOWN. Pa, March .. LAp).
August Pascal, known as the
crank who kidnapped Blakeley
Coughlin from his Norristown home
seven years ago, has been declared
sane by a lunacy commission sitting
in Montgomery County. Pascal is
serving life sentence at the Eastern
State Penitentiary, having admitted
that after the kidnapping he threw
the baby in the -Schuylkill River.
Evening star., 1926-03-09
INQUIRY YISOPENED
IN MYSTERY DEATH
Wealthy Descendant of Pres
! ident Van Buren, Died of
! Fractured Skull.

3
NEW YORK, March 9.-Suspicious
circumstances surrounding the death
of Martin Van Buren, WilcoXson. 56
wears old. wealthy sportsman and a
descendant of President Van Buren,.
We're under investigation today.
Mr.. Wilcoxson died in Harlem Hos
pital last Friday from a fractured
skull after he had been taken to the
alcoholic ward two days previously by
n taxicab chauffeur He was unable
10 explain what had happened to him.
Mrs. WilcoXson, who believes that
her husband may have been the victim
of robbers. charges police and hospital
officials with Indifference in the case
and requested the investigation. Her
stepson, Frank WilcoXson, chemical
research worker at the William Boyce
Thompson Institute for Plant Research
at Yonkers. believes his father was
murdered.
Mrs. WilcoXson says the chauffeur
who took her husband to the hospital
gave fictitious name and address.
The cha uffeur's story was that Wilcox
son had been left in his car by another
passenger, who paid his fare and dis
appeared.
Police have advanced the theory that
NilcoXson was run down by an auto
mobile. but nothing definite has been
esta blishcd.
AIr. WilcoXson inherited more than
81 .o00. 600 He bought j. p. Morgan's
racing sloop Phryne in 1928, and later
resold it to Mr.. Morgan. He is a We'll
known figure at Sarasota.
Evening star., 1926-03-09
"BOOTLEG KING" MADE
BIG PROFIT, HE SAYS
Sold $S5O,OOO Cargo on One Trip.
Prohibition to Stay. His
Magazine Story Holds.

By the Associated Press
NEW YORK, March 9.~Emunucl II.
t"Mannie") Kessler. the king of New
York's bootlcggers," who was indicted
last week for falsifying his income
tax returns. disposed of $3.50, 900 worth
Of liquor in one trip from Europe, he
Evening star., 1926-03-09

Flowers Via Telegraph
Ito friends back home, no matter
where they may be. Guide, 1912 F.
advertisement.
Evening star., 1926-03-09
COAST GUARD CAPTAIN
HELD ON PLOT CHARGE
Capt. Sprague Named in Two
Secret Indictments-11 Others
Also Accused.
Bv the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PROVIDENCE, Il. l., March 9.-On
two secret indictments, both charging
conspiracy, Capt. Eli Sprague. veteran
commander of the New Shoreham
(Block Island) station of the Coast
Guard. yesterday was held by Federal
Judge Brown in 1000 bail to await
trial along with IL others already ar
rested on similar indictments.
The arrests were made in connec-
tion with the Governments investi-
cation here into alleged cOllusion be-
tween the Coast Guard and rum run
ners to land liquors on nearby shores.
Capt. Sprague has been in the
Coast Guard service for almost a
quarter of a century. and is widely
known in marine circles.
Evening star., 1926-03-09
EXCHANGE SEAT DROPPED,
Attorney Generals Aide Holds Mis-
understanding to Blame.

BUFFALO, y. Y, March 9 P).-
An action against the Syracuse Stock
Exchange, Inc, brought by Deputy
Attorney General Donald S. Dudley,
was dropped yesterday without costs
to either party.
In a statement the deputy attorney
general explained that the suit had
been brought because of misunder.
standing.
Evening star., 1926-03-09

says in an interview in the current
number of Golfers Weekly.
Clearing from Hamburg, Germany.
with free traders papers, allowing
him to dispose of his cargo anywhere
on the North American coast, he said.
he smugglcd the entire cargo into
New Jersey.
People ask me whether the prohibi.
tons laws will ever be repealed" he
said. II don't see how they can be.
TOO many politicians and too many
crooks are making big regulations or
big money through prohibition"
Evening star., 1926-03-09
NISS. S.AIND.MANE.U IDEA UAIINO
AS KRESCES SEARCH FOR PASTOR
lOCent Store Family Follows Pace Set by Stillmans,
Cravens and Mantons, While Plan Fails for
Dulas and Brewsters.

who had already stepped into her
home. stepped into the discussion and
ended it with ridicule. Mrs. Brewster
was awarded 100000 verdict
against the actress, now in Holly.
wood, for alienation of affections.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-11

States S,649 PRECINCTS showed
today.
Myers Copper, of Cincinnati,
president of the Ohio council
Of churches, won the Republi-
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AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE
NewYOrk..
Washington
''Mr. AZ Again Risks
''Insect Dance"
Lures
By International News Service

LONDON, Aug. II. - The
Maharajah of Kashmir, better
known as Sir Hari Singh, the
central figure in the famous
"Mr. A" blackmail case, recent
ly attended a dance given BY
Sir John and Lady Wood at
Culinary, India, which was "for
girls and bachelors only" and
was an "insect Dance" at which
all the guests appeared in in
sect costumes.
London smiled as it remem-
bered that it was at a costume
ball that Sir Hari first met
Mrs. Maude Robinson, who was
attired as a "grasshopper." The
acquaintance formed at this ball
led to Sir Hari and Mrs. Robin
son being surprised in a Paris
hotel, later leading to the black
mail charges.
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CHURCH
RICHES
q InternationaI Sow seryiee

ny international News Service
MEXICO CITY, Aug. IL
Attorney General Ortega an
nounced today that the, gov
eminent is considering the
naturalization Of rich proper
ties in Mexico which are in the
possession Of the Catholic lay
clergy.
Titles With Laymen
The titles for the majority Of
these properties, rest with lay
men, but the attorney general
maintains that they are in actual
ity the property of the Catholic
Church and that the title has
been transferred to the lay clergy
to avoid constitutional prohibition
against church owned properties.
To seize Estates.
Several Of the largest estates
In Mexico may be seized unless the
lay owners can definitely prove
that they are the actual owners
and are not merely holding the
properties for the benefit Of the
church.
Almost 100 persons were killed in
fighting for possession OF churches
in the states OF Michoacan. Jalisco
and Guadalajara, in connection with
the dispute between the Catholic
Church and the Government of
Mexico, delayed reports indicated
today.
Archbishop Brings News
Forty Catholics, including several
priests, We're killed in Zaguayo,
Michoacan, alone, according to Leo
poldo Quiz Cizernos, Archbishop OF
Michoacan who arrived in the Cap
ital today with tale of narrowing
experiences.
Seventeen of this number, the
said. were cold.blooded
executions perpetrated by the sol
diers after victory had been con-
ceded.
Further Trouble Seen
The Indians throughout Michoa-
can were in highly excited state
and the archbishop said that fur
Their bloodshed was almost In.
evitable.
He said he was forced to flee
because the authorities tried to
arrest him., Notwithstanding the
fact that he had done his utmost
to calm the Catholics
American officials have just re-
ceived confirmation of the report
that between so and so have been
killed in the struggle for the pos
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GA Sc
UP THURSDAY

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-THE box
ing commission and license COM
inittee viii consider the applica-
ton of Jack Dempsey, heavy
weight champion. for a license to
fight Gene Tunney, at a special
meeting which has been called for
1890 o'clock Thursday morning,
George E. Brewer, commission
member, informed the International
News Service today.
at is within the power Of any
member of the commission to call
a special meeting when business
warrants it." said Brewer. 'aTex
Richard has been notified to be
present"
Richard said that as the special
meeting had been summoned, 1t
was probable that Dempsey would
have to abandon his plans to leave
for his training camp at Saratoga
tonight.
Other details ON sports page.
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HEARING SET ON
CANDY KID"
By International New. serviee

BALTIMORE, Aug. 11.-Herbert
r. O'Conor. States attorney, today
filed an answer in city, court to-
Richard Reese Whittemore's appeal
for a writ of habeas corpus to pre-
vent his hanging Friday for the
murder of prison guard.
There Is no evidence Of law vio-
lation in Whittemore's trial to war
rant granting Of the writ, said
O'Conor.
Hearing on the writ was set be-
fore Judge Stanton this afternoon.
In event the writ is denied, q. L.
Pendleton, counsel for the Candy
Kid" announced he would ask
Louis ID. Brandeis, associate justice
OF the Federal Supreme Court, for
q stay Of execution.
Governor Richie again yesterday
refused to intervene in Whittmore's
behalf.