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New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
GETTING ENTERTAINERS NO FUN, SAYS J. M. WARD
KiwanianS President fingered At Broken Promiscs-Club Holds
 Christmas Party.

The trials of civic club president were recounted today by J. NJ Ward, president of the kiwants club when he told of the efforts he has been making to get an entertainer for the Christmas party of the club today.
 He made definite arrangements in turn with a local church choir. two girl cornetists and an instrumental trio through a local booking agency. only to have all three fail him at the last minute. Finally this morn- ing he was able to get Joe Fazzina, concertina player, and the program was saved. Joe played a number of classical and popular airs at the luncheon in the Burritt hotel. There was no speaker. Each member brought a Christmas gift which will be turned over to the Day Nursery or an orphanage.
 William Cowlishaw, chairman of tho committee on Christmas dinner, reported that more than s10o was raised last Wednesday to buy Christ mas dinners for needy families.
 It was voted to attend the Lions Frolic in body.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
JUDGE FREES FIDDLER,
 CONDEMNS SAX0PH0NE
Contrasts Music Tor the Uplifting Graceful Charleston to Tor
 ture of the Wind Instrument.

Wilkes Barre, Pa, Dec. 2e P- Judge Henry A. Fuller of the Lu- zerne county court, does not like the saxophone. but he does not ob- ject to the Charleston.
 He indicated this in court today when he wiped out a fine and costs imposed by justice of the peace upon Peter Lachinsky of Duryea, whom neighbors had had arrested on Nov. IS for "fiddling' to the eX- tent of being disorderly.
 "Fidding a violin," Judge Fuller said in reversing the decision, 'even to extremes and even though pound- ing the feet on the floor. when We may presume that the doors and windows were closed, may be pri- ately disagreeable, but it is not pub lively disorderly If the instrument of torture had been saxophone, we might take a different view of the matter.
 "We suspect that they were danc- ing the Charleston. a graceful, ryth- mical, uplifting. highly inspirational, modern, terpsichorean gyraton of the lower limbs, which sapient legis- lation has not yet made criminal.
 The conviction is reversed with di- I ection to refund the fine and costs
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
Morgan Firm Takes Over
 Part of ManyilIe Company

New York, Dec. P Pt-The New York Times says that J. P. Morgan
 x Company have acquired an i'm portant stock interest in the Johns- Manville corporation. The Morgan firm is credited with having pur-
 chased all the preferred stock which H. E. Manville, president Of the company will receive as a result of the stock split-up involved in the present reorganization of the com pany. They are reported to have
 invested close to seven and one-half
 million dollars in the business. This represents diffusion Of ownership in a company long closely held by the families of it's founders or their descendants.
 Mir. Manville said vest erdoy that the proposed financing does not in yolye any change in management,
 which he controls by his ownership of large majority of the voting stock.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
Train Crews EXonerated
 After Fatal Accidents

Bridgeport, Dec. 22 P}-IWo la tai train accidents are termed acci- dental and devoid Of criminal re- sponsibility in findings issued today by Coroner J. J. Phalen. No re- sponsibility Is attached to the death at the Triangle street crossing in Danbury on the Berkshire division of the New Haven road of Christian Manos. 45, of Danbury. He was killed on December IS when he was struck by the Pittstield express in charge of William II. Anderson, en- gincer, of New York and J. A. lto- selle, conductor of South Norwalk.
 Manos it was shown walked in front of the train entering the Dan bury station.
 George M Stone, 59, of West Ha ven, trainman, died of a fractured skull at the Norwalk hospital on December IS, 1926. The injury was received when he slipped on the icy platform of the Norwalk station as he alighted from the caboose of a train,
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
NO SOLUTION YET TO
 WHEREABOUTS OF WOMAN
Washington Police Confess Them selves Baffled By Mrs.
 aHOIck's Case.

Washington, Dec. 22 (P) - Police and detectives who are trying to solve the mystery of the disappear ance of Mrs. Knutt Houck, wife of a member of the staff of St. Eliza beth's hospital for the Insane here had many theories today but few facts.
 Dr. Houck who was picked up at Hornell, N. Y., late last week, talk ing irrationally is under observation of alienists at Gallinger hospital here and still is unable to furnish a clue as to why his wife should leave their home and a three-year- old boy.
 Although Dr. Houck, who is a psychiatrist, has said many things which have convinced his attendants that he is mentally unbalanced, ey- perts at the hospital will not pass final judgment on his condition until their tests are completed.
 The search for Mrs. Houck has been intensive since Sunday and spread yesterday to the Potomac river, but the icy condition of the water made any thorough eXamina- ton impossible. The physician Is among those who have expressed the belief that his wire is still alive.
 Police have included in the scope Of their inquiry the theory that she may have been killed or have com mitted suicide.
 Dr. Houck is said by his friends to have had no knowledge that his wife was missing until he read about it in newspaper, and these same friends have denied that he beat her, as he had been quoted as saying.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
Bribery Charges Made
 Against Electrical Unions

New York, Dec. 22.-tPt-Five hundred affidavits charging that r officials and members of electrical contracting unions in New York city have been guilty of bribery, corrup- tion and conspiracy to prevent con- petent mechanics from entering the union were filed in supreme court here in litigation by the national or ganization 10 remove men in the local branch.
 The affidavits recite in great de- tail alleged graft in the contracting industry doing q business here of s35o,o00,0h0 annually. The local branch Of the electrical workers un- ion is seeking to prevent the na- tional organization from busting the accused men. The national organiza- tion. in the reply filed today, charges the members of the local branch conspired to loot the treasury of s26S,G00.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
BROKER FUNERAL
 TO BE IN ANSON|A
City Will Honor Memory of
 Copper Ma6nate

Ansonia, Conn.,, Dec. 22 Tn, 1 body of Charles r. Brooker of thi city. copper magnate and broke who died at Dayton. Fla, Monday ii due to arrive at New Haven on { special coach attached 10 the Ever | glades Express at o'clock tomor' row morning. The body will bt brought to the late residence here tomorrow and funeral services vii 1 be held at Christ church tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Buria will be in the family plot in Tor. rington Friday morning at Il o'clock.
 Flags are flying at half mast to- day in honor of the memory of An sonia's widest known citizen.
 By permission of Mayor Cook the closing of all business places during the funeral hour, 2:30 o'clock to S:30 o'clock tomorrow has been requested.
 Business in general will be sus- pended so far as possible during the services at Christ church. This will include the closing of all the mills of the American Brass company of which MT. Brooker was chairman of the board of directors at the time of his death.
 The officiating clergymen at the funeral will be Rev. Dr. George A. Barrows. rector of Christ church and Rev. J. @C. Linsley of Torring ton, Bishop Acheson and Bishop Brewster.
 Bishop Chauncey B. Brewster and Bishop Coadjutor F. Campion Ache son of the Episcopal diocese of Connecticut have been invited to at- tend the obsequies.
 A special train for the accommo- dation of friends in New York city and points west and south will leave Grand Central terminal tomorrow morning at 10:4O o'clock and Is due to arrive in Ansonia about 1 D. m. The special will return to New York at 3:30 o'clock.
 The active pail bearers will be: George H. Allen, Buffalo; William E. Besse. F. l.. Branaman and George H. Graman. Torrington; c. r. Hol- lister, Edward H. Yates and Frank l.. Weaver, Waterbury and Charles E. Van Ripper. Ansonia.
 Following is list of those who will act as honorary pail bearers: Walter H. Wilson, Chicago; John D. Ryan, Cornelius F. Kelley. Benjamin B. Thayer, John P. Bartlett, John F. Wayland. Dr. D. M. Means. A. H. Melin, Albert l.. Salt. H. B. Thayer, William Nelson Cromwell and Gates w. McGarrah of New York city: Edward F. Brown. Boston, John A. Coe. living H. Chase, Edward Ogoss. Arthur R. kimball, Edward l.. Fris- bic. John r. Elton and William E. Fulton of Waterbury; z. G. Sim mons. Greenwich; John F. Moran, George Dudley Seymour and Dr. David R. Lyman of New Haven; Thomas w. Bryant and Robert C. Sways of Torrington; Charles F. Bliss, Charles E. Steele, William A. Cowles, William A. Nelson and Frederick M. Drew of Ansonia.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
City Items

He would appreciate Muller Mozart cigars packed in 50, 25, 10, in package.-advt.
 Edward NJ. Sullivan. student a Columbia Medical school, is spend i ing the holidays at his home in thi! city.
 Christmas Cards, the largest as. sortment, at The Burrltt Gift Shop West Main St., in the Prof. Bldg advt.
 The most complete choice of gifts at The Burritt Gift Shop.-advt. Bernard Cronin, son of MT. and Mrs. T. Cronin of Winter street. is home from Holy Ghost college, Pennsylvania, for the Christmas holidays. . ....--.- ....
 Christmas Cards, the largest as- sortment, at The Burritt Gift Shop, West Main St., in the Prof. Bldg advt.
 The Fellowcraft club of Harmony lodge, A. F. and A. M., will meet Monday evening.
 Officers for the coming year, as well as delegates to the National Probus convention. will be elected at the meeting of the New Britain Probus club at the Burritt hotel next Monday at noon.
 John krawiec was appointed guardian of the estate of Jozef Krawiec. minor, by Judge Bernard F. Gaffney of the probate court.
 Miss Helen M. Bradley, physical director and club secretary of the Ciarksburg, Y. w. C. A.. Clarksburg, West Virginia, is spending the Christmas holidays at her home in this city.
 Pride Circle, No. 10, Lady Fores- ters, will meet Thursday evening at s o'clock in Judd's hall. Election of officers will take place and other business of importance transacted.
 Mrs. Eda l.. Kenyon has received word of the serious illness of her cousin. Frederick E. Calender of Hartford, a former resident of this city.
 Invitations to those who will be guests of the Burritt hotel at the New Years eve party were sent out this morning.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
Headless Body Found
 In Front of Cathedral

Lima, Peru, Dec. 22 tP)-What po- licc regard as frustrated attempt against the life Of President Lcguia became known today with the revel- ation that q great explosion had oc- cured early Saturday morning in the main square, in front of the cathedral. The headless body of q man was found lying there the head on the cathedral steps.
 The president usually returns to the palace between midnight and ] |, m. but that night he had not gone ont. The police deduce that the man. whose body was found, car riad a bomb, and realizing that his wait for the president was fruitless, decided to bury it. in thc process of which the bomb exploded.
 Tae bomb carrier had served in the 5ny rrd"r the name of Narciso IT H gHl WIS 3ident of tn" tn, r9r of tho country.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
Dr. Yochelman Has Not
 Raised Bonds; in Jail

Bridgeport, Dec. 2@-Dr. lsidore Yochelman, disbarred eclectic who yesterday in city court was held on a charge of manslaughter in con- nection with the death of Miss Ma bel Lerry, November 2S last, from criminal operation. is locked in a cell at police headquarters, having failed 10 furnish the increased bail fixed by Judge William J. Buckley Cn request of Assistant Prosecutor Clarence o. Lister following his ar raiEnment yesterday.
 Dr. Yochclman says he considers this breach of faith on the part of the local authorities. He claims that he was led to believe that his bond would be 5000 and having secured this bond he was surprised to have it increased after he had surrendered himself to the police.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22

DISTRICT OF BERLIN. .s; Probate Court, December c1, A. D. 1928.
 Estate of Joseph Llorharczyk late of the town of New Britain, in said district, de- ceased.
 Upon the application of Evelyn Plo. charczyk praying that as Adminlwratriy she may be authorized and empowered to mortgage certain real estate of saii deceased. as per said application on file more fully appears. 1t Is
 ORDERED, That said application hs heard and determined at the Probate Of- flee In New Britain In said district. on tho 18th day of December, A. D. 1925, at o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon. by publishing this or. der tn some newspaper having a circus lation In said district. and by posting . copy of this order on the public sign-post in the town of New Britain. In sald dis. trlct and by giving notice to all partiea In interest, either personally or by mails inS to each one, prepaid postage. . copy of this order, and return make to this Court Of the notice given.
 BERNARD r. GAFFNEy,
 Judge.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
WILL ROGERS IS
 NOW REAL MAYOR
Comedian Inducta Into Office at
 Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills, Cal, Dec. 22.1P- Will Rogers, who criticises national politicians when he is not throwing the lasso for the movies, was in ducted into office here yesterday as this film residential suburbs mayor, after many and allegedly ambiguous promises concerning the stand of my administration"
 After the cowboy had taken the oath to the tune of "The Old Gray Mare" played by the Los Angeles fire department band, Douglas Fairbanks, chairman of the reception committee, sternly de- manded that the new executive lay plans to provide for the poor of Beverly Hills and engineer q move ment for private swimming pools, bridle paths and golf courses to be cared for out of the public fund.
 Replying. the movie roper said his first official act would be to enlarge the suburban jail.
 Rogers told his constituents that he would be 'the only mayor who is purposely funny" and promised the city real estate administration V What we need Is a good murder here: some good looking woman to shoot someone" said the new mayor, outlining his reform policy.
 He added: T could pick the vic tim"
 Some of you wonder why I've been running around the country ex- hib!ting myself" Rogers said. "I'n tell you the answer: I'm Gods gift to those who didn't see Queen Marie"
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
Frost Will Spend His
 Christmas Behind Bars

Bridgeport, Dec. o2.-Charles F. , Frost, 34, of Mamroneck. N. r., will spend Christmas day either in the county jail or states prison. Frost, who is facing a sentence of from one to three years upon . charge of arson, will surrender to Sheriff Simeon Pease tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, it was stated by the sheriff today.
 Frost has been at liberty under bonds of s1O.00o pending disposition of his appeal from the sentence to the supreme court of errors of tho state.
 He was sentenced by Judge John W. Banks early this year when found guilty of implication in ths fire which partially destroyed tho N-Cluso Auto Truck and Speciality company of Bethel of which he was a stock holder. His appeal to tho supreme court was denied last week.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
KILLS HIMSELF RATHER
 THAN BE DIVORCED
Philadelphia Man Commits Suicide When Bride Sues-Left
 Pathetic Note

Philadelphia, Dec 22 R-"What God hath joined. let no man put asunder," wEote Paul McInally in a note to his wife before he ended his life with gas early today. He had brooded over divorce suit filed by his bride of a few months.
 Near his body. which was found on his bed. lay an open Bible with the note. Next to it lay gold wrist watch engraved Paul to Grace" About him. wrapped in tissue paper and tied with green. red and gold string, were Christmas presents he had planned to give.
 A small pup was in the room. He had survived the gas fumes and his barking attracted attention to the suicide. The note read;
 Dear Grace: I am sending you this, please read first the 1st Cor inthians 7th chapter. which I have marked with green paper; pink pa- per, 18th chapter of St. Matthews; red paper, 10th chapter Hebrews o4th to 39th verses. Love and best wishes. What God hath joined let no man put asunder. Paul"
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
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 Hot Stove League Notes


 The Hot Stove league has begun it's sessions here. and the prospects of the Disbursements baseball team for next year are already being dis cussed. Jim Murphy is being sought as manager for the coming season tirement. Mickey Levine has gone into training to keep his legs in shape for holding down the first | base position. as 1t is rumored that q new recruit from the Three-I league is seeking his place. Ralph Thrall has denied the report that he has been forced out of baseball along with Cobb and Speaker; he asserts that he is still in good standing and will again next sum- mer be seen turning somersaluts between second and third bases.
 Barber Shop Hours
 The barber shops in Plainville will observe the same holiday hours as those in New Britain. They will re- main open until 10 o'clock Friday night and be open Christmas morn- ing until II o'clock.
 Notes
 A son has been born to NIT. and Mrs. Harold Daigle of Kent street.
 MT. and Mrs. James Cook and Mrs. Leon Rious are the guests of their son and daughter, Dr. and Mrs, George F. Cook of Central square.
 College students home for the holidays include Mrs. Nina Wash burn from St. Margarets; Louis Pike from NJ. I. T.; Howard Stephenson from Worcester Tech; Antoinette Stephenson from Northfeld: Henri etta Castle from Simmons. and Rob- ert Hebener from Suffield academy. A son has, been born to Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Chetroski of Mountain View.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
JR. ACHIEVEMENT INFORWARD STEP
Mrs. Warner to Aid in Forming
 State Organization

Mrs. H. c. Warner of 22 Eton
 Place was elected to a committed
 from the Connecticut Junior Achievement Inc. which will draw up articles of incorporation and ap- ply for a Connecticut charter, at a meeting of the organization held yesterday at the Hotel Bond.
 This will be the first regional achievement corporation to be formed in this country and will be intimately affiliated with the Ma tional Junior Achievement Inc, op- erating under a Massachusetts char ter. Governor Trumbull addressed yesterdays gathering and gave a tribute to Connecticuts youth, call ing it the best product of the state"
 The organization of the state as- sociation came about as the result of efforts of Edward w. HaZen of Haddam. There are already sever- al county organizations in existence and through cooperation 1t is thought that the work of the state organization will be greatly ex- tended. The association differs from other organizations of its type in that it strives to help Connecti- cuts youths in the development of business possibilities. The associa- tions work through other organiza- tions when possible, using the Y. NJ. c. A., the Boy Scouts and other avenues of aid to the younger gen. eration.
 Those who will serve on the com mittee with Mrs. Warner include Ralph Pasho, Watertown; Maurice s. Sherman, Hartford; Elijah Rog- CTS, Southington; N. S. Light. rural state education director; Francis Whitcomb, Watertown; Dr. James L. McConaughy, Wesleyan Uni- versity; Miss Emma D. Wilson, Hart ford: Mrs. William Henry Hall, South Willington; Ernest Fuller, Somers: Henry Trumbull, Plainville; John II. Goss of Waterbury; Will son II. Lee, New Haven; John Port CT, Hartford; F. J. kingsbury, Bridgeport: F. Kent Hubbard, Mid- dctown; Miss Mabel. Dugan. Mid dletown Miss Elizabeth Rogers, Hartford: Horace A. Moses. spring field; Miss Kathleen Crowley, Water bury; r. Kingsbury Bull. 1itchfield; Charles A. Russell, Haddam.
 Those who represented this city at the meeting included F. M. Pratt, Mrs. J. M. Owsiak. W. W. T. Squires, and Mrs. H. c. Warner.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
HINIIR IS FINED

Ansonia, Dec. % tP)-A man who gave his name as K. Kozoscvskv vas fined s25 and costs by Judgc NJ. C. 1sbell in city court this morning on the charre Of hunting without a U- censa. The man was arrested by Deputy Game Warden James Healey Of Derby who found woodpecker and blue lay in the mans possession. An added charge Of killing song birds was no' pressed as nostive o"idcn"e thHt the man had shot tho birds was lacking.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
Accused Denies Knowing
 Principal in Murder Case

Courthouse, Canton. Ohio. Dec, 2e.--P)--Ben Rudner, indicted with Patrick Eugene McDermott and Louis Mazer. for the murder of Don l.. Mellett, took the witness stand in the McDermott trial today.
 Rudner testified that he did not know McDermott, the defendant, and that he had never talked to him in the Rudner hardware store in Massilon. The state contended that McDermott got in touch with Rud- ner in Massllon July and 9, and again on July 26. the alleged pay off" day.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-22
BERLIN NEWS
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and he is much in demand by the foremost orchestras Of the country
 East Berlin Items
 The second annual Christina tree celebration of the Community club will be held this evening in the clubs building. Local residents, both young and old have been looking forward to this event for many days and 1t Is thought that a record breaking crowd will be in attend- ance Santa Claus will make his sec ond appearance in East Berlin this evening and will distribute the gifts from the tree. The Christmas tree has been trimmed with electric lights, balls and tinsel and is one of the most beautiful trees seen in this place for many years.
 Another coasting accident occur red yesterday when Frederick Ben son, son of Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Benson was cut about the face in an accident on the hill. There have been numerous accidents this sea- son, on the same slope and there is talk of forbidding sliding on this hill
 The Lafanso club will meet Tues day evening at the home of Mrs. Charles Nelson. Miss Pearl Stevens will be initiated into the club at that time.
 The Hubbard school held It's Christmas party prior to closing the room had Its individual tree and gifts were exchanged.
 Prayer meeting services will be held this evening at the Methodist church. It has been stated that the services will be over in time for the attendance to be present at the Community clubs exercises.
 The library will be open Friday afternoon for the exchange of books. It will not be open on Christmas eve.
 The trees ordered from Bolton Kasica post, American Legion, were delivered to this place this after noon.
 An abundance of rabbits is re- ported in the outlying parts of this district. Although the bunnies kept fairly close to cover during the open season, they are now coming out in droves to enjoy Christmas unham- pered by dogs or gunners.