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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-11
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(By the ssociatcd Press
SEATTLE, Wash, March IL
Seattle's first woman mayor, Mrs.
Bertha X. Landes, who defeated
DR.. Edwin J. Brown. incumbant
by approximately 5000 votes in
an election here Tuesday has de-
clared she will be a dignified city
executive. She said she didn't be-
lieve the mayor being q woman
would make any difference in de-
tails of official etiquette.
If an officially important visit
or comes to town, I'll meet the
train and extend the same cour-
tesy would accord guest in My
house." she asserted" shall not
meet viss.ors Of lesser distinction
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-11
BOND ISSUE SOLD
CBy the Associated Press. }

WASHINGTON. IL. I'll. March IL
The latest government bond issue, Of
fering OO.00O.O00 ut 3-4 per cent
has been fully subscribed. IL was
put out three days ago at n premium
Of one per cent above par.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-11
MAN DROPS DEAD

BEAUMONT. Texas, March IL
j. W. Gibson, so. dropped dead in the
Weaver Esson shipyard at Orange at
2 o'clock this morning. Heart fail
ure was given as the cause of death.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-11
CONFESSION OF
YOUTH READ
JURY IN TRIAL
1900 Seated in Taber-
nacle Hea State
ment of Slayer OF
His Bride-to-be
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WEWOkA. Okla, March 11.-Er-
man II. Higdon, testified az his trial
for murder in state district court
today that he shot his sweetheart
Rita May Cora, 10 death after she
had confided to him that she was
10 become a mother and that he
was not the father Of the child
They were TO have been married
within two hours of the time the
girl was killed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-11
No COURT BUSINESS.

County court is in session but no
business was transacted Thursday
morning. Nothing is due to come
up and it is probable that Judge Os-
car Dancy will adjourn court until
next Thursday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-11
KWWG PROGRAM

Friday noon: Market, weather
and news reports. Rainbow Ramb-
ler."
Friday p. M: Market, weather
and news reports. Texas Theatsr
Orchestra.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-11
CLINT IN NEW JOB

ID. X. Clint. who mas geen with the
Merchants National Bank. today be-
came n teller at the State National
Bank.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-11
MAYBE THEY'RE SEAsICK

LONDON.-Fish are disappearing
from the English channel anr an in-
quiry has begun to learn the cause.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-11

STATE COLLEGE, Pa.-IuEo
Bezdek IS making his football
candidates dance the Charleston.
AS a limbering up and condition
ing exercise he thinks it cannot
be beaten. II IL done with cleat-
ca shoes on n tanbark floor Of
q stock pavilion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-11
FLASHES OF LIFE


WASHINGTON. - Banishment
from congress of members who
drink in violation Of the law
would leave no quorum If the
retort of In Guardia Of New
York Ia the suggestion OF Blan-
ton Of Texas is correct.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-11

LENINGRAD. - Corsets cnce
worn at the imperial court are
offered for sale BY the soviet
les pairs of them. A market for
this rare article il expected
among souvenir hunters.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-03-11

PROVIDENCE. r. I.-"If the
history of Phi Beta Kappa
teaches US anything, il teaches
that in achievement in scholar
ship lies the true secret Of
achievement in life" This from
John d. Rockefeller Jr., in in
augurating a drive for Sl,000,000
TO celebrate the society's l50th
anniversary By promoting schol-
arship. He made the society him
helf when a student at Brown.
NEW YORK.-About a fellow
who went to Dartmouth, Browns
great rival. and il now insured
for Sl.000,000, J. r. Tucker
came 10 New York seven years
ago with a dime. Five years
ago he was n riveter. Now his
realty company is protected
with a big policy on him.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-11
PRINCE AND PRINCESS
 PLANNING HONEYMOON
Astrid and Leopold Will Take a Tour Through Belgium's
 Big Cities

Brussels, Nov II tP-Plans for a tour through the larger cities of Belgium are being made for Crown Prince Leopold and his bride the Princess Astrid, who are on their honeymoon today after their Roman Catholic wedding ceremony in the Cathedral of St. Gudule yesterday. The tour is contemplated because of the great enthusiasm which the Belgian population has displayed for the match.
 The young couple. who went to Ciergnon castle after yesterdays ceremonies will go to Switzerland and to southern France on their honeymoon according to the morn ing papers.
 The absence of the young couple from today's traditional observance of Armistice Day caused great dis appointment to the populace of Brussels, but King Albert and the ret of the royal family were warmly cheered as they placed wreath on the tomb of the unknown soldier.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-11
Treaty of Disarmament
 Submitted by Churches

Pittsburgh. Nov. ] tP'--A dra 1t treaty of disarmament was submit ted to he nations of the world today by representatives of American churches, meeting here in an inter- national good will congress under the world alliance for international friendship through the churches. The draft treaty was presented by subcommittee on disarmament and world peace. Professor w. l. Hull, Swarthmore college, Major General Henry T. Allen and Professor John T. Shotwell. Carnegie endowment for international peace, made up the committee.
 The treaty provides for confer cnce of delegates from all selfgov- crning states of the world to be held next year under the auspices of either the league of nations at Geneva or the United States at Washington.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-11

future.
 Miss Hilda Lande underwent an operation for appendicitis this morn ing at the New Britain General hos pital.
 Through a misunderstanding, Rev. Abel Ahlquist, pastor of the swed- ish Lutheran church. did not ap- pear at the scheduled Mems Class meeting held last evening in the Worthington Community House. It is reported that the meeting will be given at some future date.
 Miss Theresa Falon and Anna Giana visited friends in Hartford yesterday.
 A few lucky holders of tickets will be seen in the auditorium of the new theater in New Britain this evening.
 East Berlin Items
 The Community club program given last evening by group of young women was one of the hits of i the season. A comedy skit entitled Country Cousins" was the feature of the evenings entertainment. The case was composed of the following girls: Vidginia Sugenheim, Ruth Bourgeois, Alice McCorllle. Jennie Cote, Virginia Walsh and Marguerite Bourgeois. Between the acts there was ballet dancing by Miss Harriet Jones of Hartford. The play was arranged on short notice and the first rehearsal was held Monday night. Despite the short prepara- ton the play went off without a hitch. A short Armistice Day pro- gram was held before the play was staged. w. H. Payne lead in the singing of the popular war songs in vogue during the war such as Keep the Home Fires Burning" "Over There" and numerous others. Sev- eral solos by Henry Treichel were after which dancing was enjoyed.
 A new addition is to be built onto Community hall as the increasing activities of the club as we'll of those of other associations make this move necessary. The addition will be 30x12 feet and will be two stories, the lower floor to be boiler house for the new heating system soon to be installed and the upper floor for general storage room. At the present time the greater part of the equipment for the different or ders is stored in the main auditorium taking up much of the needed space. The present heating system which is in the center of the ban quet hall will be taken out and the extra space utilized for the usual club activities. R. o. Clark. presi- dent of the Community club is the owner of the building and will su- pcryise the work of construction. It is understood that the expense of Ithe new heating syst em will be borne by the club. The finances of the Organization are in a flourishing con- dition there being s6S5.07 in the
New Britain herald., 1926-11-11
Becomes Wealthy After
 Court Makes Decision

Philadelphia, Nov. Il P-Until. yesterday worker in textile mill in this city John B. Bolton today was listed as wealthy possibly millionaire.
 The sudden change in his finan- cial standing. which came through the settlement out of court of suit for s6,DO0. 900 brought by him in Boston against John H. Van Heusen, collar manufacturer, will not for the present, however, alter the plans of his daughter, Eliza, a stenographer in a downtown bank. The young woman said her alarm clock was set for the usual hour this morning and that she would re- port for work promptly.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-11
EMERSON ESTATE
 APPEAL IN COURT
Claim Of Excessive Assessment
 by Berlin Board Made
WHO WILL PAY FIRE BILL?
Discussion of New Britain's Demand For Payment Stirs Up Interest," Tabs to Celebrate Birthday - Armistice Day Observance.

Many local officials were present yesterday at session of the superior court when the case of the estate of Thomas Emerson of Kensington against the town of Berlin was brought up for decision. The case is being continued today.
 Samuel Emerson. appearing for the estate of Thomas Emerson, and represented by Attorney Joseph r. Berry of Hartford, claimed that the assessment levied by the local board of assessors of s34,600 was too high. The land in question is situated in Kensington near the Kensington Grammar school and covers a con- siderable acreage.
 Testimony brought. out that the property had been originally as- sessed at s5S.10O by the board of assessors in office at the time the assessment was laid. Upon appeal to the board of relief by the ad- ministrator of the estate, the assess ment was lowered to the present amount of s34,600, reduction of s1S,500. This amount has been term ed unfair by the plaintiff who claims that the rule by which the assess ment was different from the statutory provision and the value of the prop erty did not indicate the fair selling price of the land in question. The estate places the value of the prop erty at s1o,S35.
 Among those who testified in court were First Seelctman George E. Carter, Town Clerk Arthur L.. Woodruff, Willard I. filling, a mem- Der of the board of assessors at that time and E. E. Skinner another member of that board. Judge Ber- nard r. Gaffney, counsel for this town, was represented in court by his son, Donald Gaffney, who argued for the defense.
 Yesterdays case is an important one to local residents. This occasion is q very rare one in the towns his tory, the action of the board of re- lief being final in most cases.
 Fire Board Meeting
 Feeling is running high in regard to the action of the New Britain fire board in voting to write local off, cials giving them 30 days before in terest on a s700 debt will be charg- ed. It is felt by residents that this town Is in a poor position to nettle the New Britain department and that the board of selectmen should have kept a close account of the payments to the Hardware city de- partment.
 It was brought to attention that during the recent town meeting, Willard I. Alling. ex-selcctman rose during the acceptance of the fire re- port and asked concerning the s700 debt owed New Britain. Considera- ble heckling followed his questions. the general sentiment being that the question ,yas out of order because of It's place in the then approved budget for last year. Some argument as to what defined an emergency warranting a withdrawal from the emergency fund for the debt occur rcd between filling and Carter and after considerable debate, Chairman Deming rushed through a motion to have the report accepted which was
New Britain herald., 1926-11-11
Husband a Suicide, Wife
 Herself Is Dead Today

White Plains. x. Y. Nov. 1 (R Mrs. Lillian R. Norton. wife of Dr w. C. c. Norton. New York and White Plains physician who die yesterday after drinking poison, was in critical condition from poisoning today. She was suffer- ing according to her daughter from an overdose of a narcotic taken 10 induce sleep.
 Mrs. Norton had been treated yes- terday for burns caused In her at tempts she said. to stop her hus- band when she found him in the basement of their home drinking poisonous liquid. Her husband, she told the attendants, had been suf- fering from a nervous breakdown and overwork.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-11
TRIAL OF SCOLLA
 PUT 0FF 5 WEEKS Time Given Victim of Shooting
 to Leave Hospital BUILDINGS PROGRESSING
Steel Girders For Iheater Arrive- Expect to Have High School Done By February 1-Dispute Over Flag Display-Plainville Briefs.

The case of Frank Scolla, who was charged with assault with a danger ous weapon, vas continued for three weeks by Justice M. O. Ryder when 1t came up before him last night. Scolla is charged with having shot Herman Voisard twice in the leg last week. Voisard is now a patient at the New Britain General hospital. and Grand Juror William J. Foran asked for a continuance until the victim could leave that institution. The case will be heard on December 1.
 Scolla is being represented by At- torney Thomas r. McDonough of New Britain.
 Steel For Thcater Arrives The, steel trusscs which will be used in the construction of the thea ter being built oh West Main street by the Sequassen Corporation ar rived on the job today and will be erected at once. A delay in the delivery of these metal girders has been holding up the construction work, but now the builders, Law renee & Coe, can go ahead rapidly.
 The brick work on the front is under way: the front will be of buff 1 tapestry brick of variegated shades to relieve the monotone. The store 1 floors will be put in at once, and work will be so speeded up that the building will be completely enclosed within three weeks.
 This building in every respect will be the most modern in Plainville, and this Is being recognized by those seeking to rent space in it. The stores. apartments. and offices are being rented rapidly, only few remaining.
 Dispute Over Flag Display
 The flags sold by the American Legion to allow a uniform display of the co!ors on holidays today proved anything but uniform. as some flew, proudly at full staff and other hung sorrowfully at half mast The flag over Monument square was at half mast, as was that in front of the post office: many merchants | copied these, while others defied the examples and pulled their flags to the tops of the poles. There was con- siderable discussion this morning as to which group was correct, and both sides had authorities 10 back them.
 The ha,f-mast theory was sup, ported by rules posted in the post office and by several prominnnt members Of the local Legion post who insisted that Armistice Day was a day partly of rejoicing and partly of tribute to the dead. The other contingent also had printed regula- tiops on their side and claimed that Armistice Day was fully for reioic- ing and that the dead were hon. ored on Memorial Day.
 At noon. the flags were uniformly raised to full staff and the desired uniformity was achieved.
 Progress On High School
 Another week will see the com, pletion of the plastering in the high school, Contractor Robert J. Coe said today. The heating outfit has beer installed and the radiators will be ir by January 1. The windows will be put In place this week, 1t is expected
New Britain herald., 1926-11-11
DTlSICl VeUS JEWELL MEMORIAL TO MISS CALLEN Tribute Paid to East Bristol
 School Principal ARMIS1ICE DAY OBSERVED
Judge Peck Principal speaker at Boulevard Exercises Downs Street Bridge Completed New Electric Rates Are Announced.

The unveil!ng of the memorial to the late Miss Mary A. Callen of Plainville, for fl years teacher and principal of the East Bristol school, was largely attended last evening and numbered among the assembled the deceased educator.
 At the opening of the exercises. Miss Ellen A. Hubbell. chairman of the committee which arranged for the memorial. spoke briefly on Miss Callcn's faithful service to the dis trict and outlined school conditions at the time the teacher first took up her duties in East Bristol. She also paid tribute 10 the assistance rendered by Miss Helen Hume, also deceased. who took an active part in committee such q distinct success. The other members of the commit tee were Mrs. B. l. Hcaly. Mrs. Fred Fletcher and Mrs. Vincent Chapin
 
 marks, violin selections were rend- cred by Miss Barbara Bradley. Rev. William r. Laflin. pastor of St. Matthew's church in Torcstville. then offered the dcdicatory prayer, which was followed by the unveiling by Miss Jessie Hubbell. who was a member of the graduating class of the East Bristol school in 1882, the first class 10 graduate after the es- tablishment of a high school course in the city. The only other member of that class was Miss Lillian Sey- mour, who is now deceased. The memorial, which is of bronze and on which appears q bust of Miss Cal len. bears the following inscription:
New Britain herald., 1926-11-11
Arm0red Cars to Carry
 New York City's Payroll

New York. Nov. II R}-Armistice Day was chosen by city fathers to send forth for the first time in New York annals armored cars to trans port the municipal payroll.
 Three bullet-proof, tire-depart ment-red automobiles. guarded by armed police, made a tour of the five boroughs, and a cashier behind bullet-proof glass and def1ecting grills counted out the weekly dole of white wings" garbage collec- tors and clerks.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-11
Peck Spring Co, League
 Screw Machine Dept.
454 Ar 476-134 :
Spring Dept.

There will be a bowling match at Hart's alleys tomorrow night be- tween the Peck Spring pin topplers and the Temco Juniors.
 Notes
 Town Clerk May Morgan has re- covered from her illness and is again at her duties in the town hall.
 A daughter was born last night to MT. and Mrs. John Zommer.
 Leonard Carucci of Whiting street mangled finger yesterday when it was caught in a press at the Peck Harris Co.
 The Literary club will meet tomor- TOW afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles Newton on West Main street. Miss J. R. Barnes will read a paper on "Ladies of the White House"
 A heater has been secured by the town and placed in the library rooms on West Main street
 Governor and Mrs. John H. Trum bull drove to Norwich today, the governor delivering a speech there. He was the guest of the Chamber of Commerce, while his wife was enter tained at luncheon by Mrs. Edward Higgins.
 A daughter was born yesterday at the New Britain General hospital to Mir. and Mrs. Earl Permerley of West Main street.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-11
1860 1924 In Memory of Mary 4. Callcn Teacher and Principal
 of the East Bristol School 1880 1924

In Appreciation of Her
 Fidelity to Duty. Loyalty
 To Ideals and Untiring
 Service in Behalf of the
 Children of This District.
 The memorial was then formally presented to the district by Miss Ellen Hubbell and accepted by I. Edward Pierce, chairman of the school committee.
 Superintendent of Schools Karl A. Reiche. representing the board of education, was introduced and de- livered a touching address on Miss Callen's ability. her high ideals and her loyalty. He spoke in part as follows:
 "The things Miss Callen did she did extremely Well--and she did an infinite variety of tasks, many of them. far beyond the range of a school principal.
 Her word was her bond. Many were the problems of the play ground where Miss Callen promised this thing or that thing to a pupil or to room and always, when the promise was due, the promise was kept. l think this characteristic was one that caused so many girls and boys to remember her so sweet ly and pleasantly. As a principal. her teachers similarly recognized that promise made by Miss Cal;en was always promise kept.
 Although Miss Callcn was deep ly interested in all of the school subjects, it was as a most unusual teacher of grammar that she laid the groundwork for the success of hundreds of her pupils in this sub ject. Sha always watched the records of her pupils when they entered high school, and later. when many of these entered college. The reputation of the foundational knowledge Of grammar which East Bristol school graduates possessed as pupils of Miss Callen-was long recognized and appreciated as a tribute to her unusual success as q teacher in this subject. In course of study revisions of the Bristol elementary curriculum. Miss Callen invariably received the assignment of being at the head of the commit tee on language and grammar.
 "Nor were Miss Callen's counsel, judgment and advice solely repre- sentative of her spirit of giving. For many indeed were the pairs of shoes and stockings. many were the school books. and many were the Thanks giving baskets and Christmas baskets which brought happiness In so many homes-and these-all furnished
New Britain herald., 1926-11-11

and then the interior decorating will be commenced. The area about the school is being graded and sidewalks are being put in.
 It is expected that the entire build ing will be ready about February 1 giving the contractors two and half months more by their own estimate. Rumors have been circulating that the gymnasium would not be com- pleted until some time after the rest of the building and that local bas- ketball teams wishing to use 1t would be unable to do so, but Mir. Coe stated today that this would not be the case: the whole building will be ready at about the same time and. If anything. the gym and auditorium will be in readiness before the rest.
 Joint "Hnquct Tonight
 The annual joint banquet of the American Legion and Home Guard will he held at o'clock this evening in the Masonic temple on West Main street. l.. l.. Brastow "'ill be toast master. The principal speaker will be Rev. Ii. r. Cassidy of Farming ton; Father Cassidy is a world war veteran and has reputation as fine speaker. State Commander Harry C. Jackson of New Britain and State Commander-e -elect Kenneth Cramer of Wethcrsfeld will also speak.
 Jacobs orchestra of New Britain will provide music during the din ner. The catering will be done by Mrs. A. Kronholm of New Britain. record attendance Is expected. it be- ing announced this morning that l32 had already signifed their intentions of being present.
 Won By Single Pin The matches of the Peck Spring Co.,, howlers grow closer each week, but it Is hard 10 see how they can make them any closer than the one which was rolled at Harts alleys last night Last week the decision was by five pins, but this record has now been eclpsed. The screw ma chine department lost the first two games 10 he spring department last night and found itself B pins in the rear, but it won the third game by 34 pins and took the match by single pin Whites 11o was largely responsible for this. The. scores: Pool, Sprino Co Icnrup
New Britain herald., 1926-11-11

The Herald respectfully calls your tion.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-11

For sale-1925 Chevrolet coach. Price reasonable. K. M. Seymour 55 Maple St. Tel. 6S-5.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-11

F. Albert White. teacher of piano. Pupil of R. Augustus Lawson. Studio, No. IS Pennington Ave, Phone adNt
New Britain herald., 1926-11-11

Furnished room. 121 Broad St. --advt.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-11

Few samples Scotch linens for sale. Mrs. May Craig, Is Park street. -advt.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-11

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