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New Britain herald., 1926-05-13

elementary instruction. Unior spends $14S.07 Chaplin is lowest with $50.87. There are some big per pupil high school costs in this group, Old Saybrook maintaining its own school at an average of S415.35 while Salem averages $315 per pupil for transportation and tuition. A number of the towns in this class spend more than S200 per pupil while sending them to other towns.
 Eleven towns in the state are listed as having junior high schools and costs for these are used in reaching the elementary school avera ges. Three towns give pupils one year of high school and then transport them 10 schools in other towns.
 Colchester pays only S10,23 per high school pupil as Bacon acado- my which serves the town, is an- dowed school Unions transporta- ton and tuition cost is lowest, S66.67.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
HIGH SCHOOL COST
 IN NEW BRITAIN
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Third and Fourth Classes

The third class includes towns of 5000 to 10000 population. West Hartford leads here on high ele- mentary average costs. S100.S2, and Plymouth is lowest with $4S.47. West Hartford is also high on high school costs with S22S.94 and Killingly lowest with sSI2+.
 The fourth class lists towns of 2'50O to 5000 population. Darien is highest on elementary costs with $9S.10 and Plainville lowest with $49.51. Few of the towns in this and lower classes maintain their own high schools and the costs are for transportation and tuition in other towns. Sprague transports its high school pupils and leads the group with an average of $2S1.0q while Newtown leads the fourth class towns maintaining high schools, spending s266.54 per pu- pil. New Milford has it's own high school and is lowest in the list with an average Of s6t.5S. Ninety-three towns of the state are listed in the fifth class, population under $500. Clinton has but one one-room school under public control and the per pupil cost there is s202.1S for
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
MAY FESTIVAL OF
 SINGING SOCIETIES
Elaborate Program Arranged
 for Odd Fellows Hall

The annual May festival and con- cert of the Teutonia Maennerchor will take place at the Odd Fellows hall, Arch street, tonight-a yearly event that in the past has been one of the musical seasons most elabor- ate affairs. Those who will contri- bute to the program include the Hartford Maennerchor, a mixed chorus; the Hartford Saengerbund, the Wennerberg chorus of New Britain. the Singing Society Donau of New Britain, and Albert Kuehl, violin soloist. After the extensive singing terminates Browns orches- tra will furnish more music for dancing.
 The evenings feast of song will be of large caliber. There is con- siderable friendly rivalry between the singers of New Britain and those of Hartford. and the locals are usal- ly well able to take care of them selves. The May festival of these organizations usually are largely at tended and tonight Is not expected to be an exception.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
Kid Kaplan to Do His
 Stuff in New Haven Park

New Haven. May 13 (Pl - Pre- liminary plans for benefit boxing show in Weiss park in June under the auspices of tie allied Jewish charities of New Haven provide for Louis (Kid) Kaplan heading the show with an opponent yet to be picked. The bout in which Rap Ian will participate is one of three ten rounders to be put on. Ruby Goldstein has been secured for one Of the star bouts. Eddie Lord. Wa tcrhury. will be in one corner for q six round opener. A four round eX- hibition with Harry Wills as one Of the principals is a possibility.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13

a trail direct toward the peniten- tiary. We traced their movements all the way to the gates ot the honor farm, where the trail was lost
 We never thought to look on the inside Of the honor farm for the bandits"
 In addition to the statement con- corning the Loclport robbery. Mr Groves secret witness gave tnfor- nation concerning conditions on the farm, including alleged trips 10 Joliet and Lockport by honor con- yicts.
 Conference Tonight.
 All evidence in the crime and Stdteyille prison break invesyiga- ton in the hands of prosecutors in Chicago and Joliet will be assembled at an important conference here to- night attended hy Attorney General Carlstrom. states Attorney Grove and States Attorny Hialmar Rehn or Joliet. The barley was called, the prosecutors have said, to lay ground work for a sweeping investigation into all phases of the crime situa- tion.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
Convicts at Honor Farm Borrow
 State Car, Rob Bank and Return
Chicago Prosecutor Astonished to Learn That Prison
 CTS Go Back to Pententary With Their SlS,00O Loot

Chicago. May IS tPl-State's At torncy Rober' F Grove has been told by d recently released convict that eight conyicts left the honor farm Of Stateville penitentiary in state-owned automobile on a night IS months ago. robbed the First Ma tional bank of Lockport Of $iS.00o, and returned with their loot to their honor farm refuge.
 At first unwilling to believe the testimony, Mr. Grove commuuicat- ed with officials of the bank, and then announced that he would take the witness. whose name he declined to disclose, before the special grand jury when it takes up the pardon parole investigation next week.
 When A. r, Bailey, cashier of the footed Lockport band, and one of the officials terrorizcd by the rob- bers was informed of the story, he said the conyict's recital appeared within range of possibility.
 Followed To Prison.
 When the bandits left the bank we commanderrcd another car and followed them" he said. They took
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
STANLEY WORKERS
 IN 4, l, CHAIRS
Will Run Meeting Of Eddy-GloVer
 Post Friday Night

Tomorrow night will be Stanley Works night at the regular monthly meeting of Eddy-Glover post, Ameri- can Legion, at the Legion home on Washington street. All the officers chairs will be filled with Legion naires employed in the Stanley Works and this delegation will be in charge of the initiation cere- monies on large class of candi- dates.
 A feature of the evenings pro- gram will be an address by Richard Pritchard, assistant treasurer of the Stanley Works on France, Belgium, and Germany eight years after the war" Mir. Pritchard returned re- gently from an extended trip 10 those countries in the interests of the Stanley Works and as his tour brought him into close contact with industrial and social conditions there, his knowledge of his subject is a profound one.
 Plans will be completed at the meeting tomorrow night for the off, cial opening of the new home on Washington street. The date has been set for May 26 when National Commander John McQuigg will be present in New Britain.
 A large delegation of members from Eddy Glover post will be in at tendance at the Hartford county meeting to be held in Southington on Sunday, May 23. A committee from the local post win arrange transportation and one Of the largest gatherings of the year will be held there, it is expected. This will he the last meeting of the year for the county association.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
CONVENTION CLOSES
German Order of Hermann Sisters Elects Officers at Meeting Held in Ansonia.

Ansonia, May 13-The state con- vention of the German Order of Hermann Sisters, an auxiliary of the Sons of Hermann, closed here yester- day afternoon with the election Of officers and the reading of reports Mrs. Emma Koedel, of Ansonia was elected state president, Mrs. J. Leh- man, Rockville, vice president; Mrs, Agnes Koehler, Seymour, secretary and Mrs. Catherine Herman, Water- bury, treasurer.
 The reports showed a member ship in the state of 1854, a reserve fund of $55,020.20 and funds of $42,640.49 in the various local lod- ges. Several proposed amendments to the bylaws were voted down, in cluding one to limit the amount of sick benefits a member could re- ceive. Several members who have been i'll for long periods were said to have drawn large amounts, one receiving S1,100 to date. Sick bene- fits of $2,921.54 were paid during the year and 5000 in death bene- fits.
 The 200 delegates and visitors from the 20 lodges of the order in Connecticut were guests of Brun- htlda Lodge of this city which pro- vide a dinner at two o'clock yester- day and a supper and entertain ment, with dancing In the evening. The convention closed at five o'clock yesterday afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
FIGHT ON EXCHANGE
Consolidated Stock Members Not All
 Satisfied With Onicers

New York, May F LP'-With court contest threatening to settle a dispute over the election of officers, the board of governors of the Con- solidatcd Stock Exchange today an- nounced that the regular" slate of candidates, headed by Philip Evans, president has been officially elected.
 Although more than 100 votes were cast in the balloting last Mon- day. a special committee appointed to canvass them threw out as in- valid all but 47 which were marked for the regular ticket.
 Meanwhile, an opposition group, headed by Alfred J. Lane, pledged to an early dissolution of the ex- change, indicated it might bring suit to contest the election.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
DEMANDS SENTENCE
Prosecutor In Vanzctti-Sacco Case Urges Court To Impose Penalty At Early Date.

Boston, May 13 tP)-A demand for the early sentencing of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Nanzetti, de- fendants in a murder trial which attracted worldwide attention, was made today by District Attorney Winfield NJ. Wilbar of the Plymouth Norfolk district. At the same time defense counsel held @ conference to consider possible further pro- ceedings to save Sacco and Nan' zetti from the electric chair.
 The full bench of the Massachu- setts supreme court yesterday su- stained the verdict Of a jury which in July 1921, convicted the two men of the murder the year before of shoe company paymaster and guard in South Braintree. The supreme court opinion ended six year legal battle in which radical organizations of many lands furnished more than Se8O.00O for the defense fund.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
WEDDING MAY 20
NfelIon's Daughter Is To Become
 Bride On That Date

Washington, May l3 Pl-Al- though formal announcement Of the date for the wedding of MISS Ailsa Mellon, daughter of the sec retarv of the treasury and David k. Este Bruce, son of the Maryland senator is still awaited in social cir cles, the Post today says the event will take place at noon. May 29' in Bethlehem chapel of the Washing ton cathedral.
 Bishop James F. Freeman Of the Washington Episcopal diocese the newspaper adds, will perform the ceremony, which is to be followed bv q reception in the Pan-Amerlcah building. President and Mrs coo Iidpe cabinet members and others high in official. diplomatic and so- cial life in the capital will be ln- vited, Bethlehem chapel will no' seat more than 200 persons
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13

tlred 8 cortobra in his neck while his parents were returning from Europe. They were met by a fast
 tug outside New York and raced to his bedside. Two months later he was removed from the hospital in Wakefield, R. l.. under elaborate ar engagements to his home in Pitts burgh. Although physicians held no hope for his recovery he improved slowly. Today he was taken to a motion picture theater in a wheel chair.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
Dynamite Exploded as
 Part of Legal Evidence

New Haven. May Is LPl -- Hear ing on a s10,OOO damage suit, in preparation for which Judge Ar thur F. Els witnessed the setting off of two charges of dynamite late yesterday, began before Judge Els today. John Mislow, the plain tiff, claims that the continued blasting in the Birch street quarry in Arlington, 70 feet from his home, disturbed his peace of mind and is dangerous to the occupants,
 The defendant is Henry holtz.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
MALTESE PILGRIMS

CHIc1gO, May I3 tPl-Maltcse pil- grims to Chicago are to have their own section at the Eucharistic con- gress, it is announced at the con- gress headquarters here. Bishop Michael Gonzi Of the Island of Malta will be one of the pilgrims. He and q group of priests and lay men from the Mediterranean island will leave shortly for Chicago.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
VOTE TAX EXEMPTIONS

At meeting of the board of all dermen last night. tax exemptions in the amount of S13L60 were voted, three petitioners representing that they have been paying tax although exempted by reason of war service.
 Lawrence Samoraczyk was given rebatement in the amount Of $62.S5, covering three years; Frank Ham, merl was rebated S23.75. and Frank !. Odette $45.50. Samoraczky and Hammer are World War veterans and Odett served in the Spanish American war.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
WITHHOLD DEBT ACTION

Washington, May 13 Pi-The house ways and means committee plans next week to take up q bill 10 authorize acceptance of the French war debt settlement, but there is little indication that definite action will be taken until after it has been, approved by the French which meets the latter part of the month. Secretary Mel lon, who heads the American debt probably will be the first witness heard by the committee.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
APPROVE NEW PARKS

Washington, May 13 Ps-House and senate public land committees both have approved creation of three national parks in the south eastern section Of the country. The parks are the Mammoth Cave in Kentucky; the Shenandoah in Vir- ginia and the Great Smoky Noun tain in North Carolina and Ten nessee. Secretary Work has en- dorsed the Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountain projects, but not the Mammoth Cave proposal.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
Aged Man Fatally Hurt
 By Auto in Milford

Milford, May IS P = A man about 75 years old, as yet Unidenti- fled, was fatally injured early to- day when struck by an automobile operated by William Luke of East Haven on the New Haven turnpike. Medical Examiner ". H. Fischer said he died instantly of a broken neck.
 Luke said the man appeared sud- denly from behind a barn and started to cross the highway. AL though the driver tried to avoid hitting him, the aged man was knocked down and run over.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
BAIT CASTING RECORD

Chicago, May 13 lRe-A new un. official record for bait casting has been set by Howard Chatt of the Illinois Casting club. Against a field of twenty-five, Chatt ran up a score of 99.9 Der cent. In the open championship tournament held last night in conn ction with the out doors sboW cing held here.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
nn1n FAREWELL PARlY

farewell party was held at the 1,on,o of Miss Lillian Buser of l99 T,hiIce street last evening in honor of Mrs F. Keith. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Keith was pre- sontcd with a sum of money anu woolen sweater. She will sail on May 26 for a four months Nlslt to k,nrnnn.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
BLAMEs R. R. COMPANIES

Dudley, Worcestershire, Eng, May IS (Pl-Oliver Baldwin, socialist, son Of the British prime minister ad- dressing a meeting here today said that, after King Georges appeal for a settlement without malice. the at titu1e Of the railway companies to- ward union labor was "monstrous and intOlpra bIC."
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
vHITTEMORE TRIAL MAY i9
States Attorney says it Should lahe
 Only Two Days


 Baltimore, Md, May 13'--'Ihe tr''' os Ricbard Reese Whittemor2 charged with murdering a peni'en, tiary guard. has been definitely set for next "Wednesday, May 19' It was announced yesterday by States Al- tornev Herbert R. O'Connor.
 The trial will be held before a jury in the criminal court Of BaI'lnioI1 No change of venue Will pc asNe' 7he states atorneys announcem,n' was made after consultation with Edgar Allan Poe, former attorney general of Maryland. who has oeeh annointed Whittemore's lawyer All Poe said he would be ready to go 10 trial within a week.
 Trial of the case probably will not take more than two days, Mir. o'Con- nor said. The states case Will ta''" onIy a short time to present.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
BOY STARTS FIRE

Philadelphia, May IS UP}-"To see the engines run" 6-year-old Ernest Marine, of Edge Hill a suburb, yes terday started a fire which destroyed his fathers two garages, paint shop, a barber shop, restaurant and other property
 The loss was s12.00O, everything the father owned.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
FREE CONCERT TONIGHT
New Britain Musical Club Gives Program At Central Junior High school For Public.

 The final free public school con- cert of the season by members Of the New Britain Musical club will take place at the Central Junior high school tonight. The program is one of much interest and is as follows: Piano Duet
 Overture 10 'St. Paul' Mendelssohn Warren Hald and Theron W. Hart Solos for Soprano Bridal Dawn ............ Martin Trees ................ Rashach
 Miss Dorothy Latham Miss Florence Tomassoni at the
 piano Piano and Violin sonata, Op. 24 ..................... Beethoven Allegro
 Adaeio mollo expressive Scherzo, allegro molto Roudo, allegro ma non troppo Howard Stearns and Mrs. Emehe
 And2ulatis Songs for Baritone Pilgrims Song .... Tschaikowsky Bitterness Of Love ....... Daicn of 10 the Front ........ Korbay
 John Lindsay Miss Tomassoni at the Piano Piano Solos
 Dondo cappricioso Op 14 .................. Meudelssohn Fantasia Gmpromptu Op 66
 .............,.. Chopin
 Miss Ruth Taylor Duet for Soprano and Baritone Still As the Night .,.... Goert2 Miss Dorothy Latham and
 Frederick Latham Miss Tomassoni at the piano
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
NECK BROKEN: SEES SHOW

Pittsburgh, May 1S-Roy P. Mar shall, Jr, who suffered a broken neck in dive off the sea wall at Narragansett Pier, R. l., last sum mer today was able to leave his home for the first time in 10 months. Marshall. 16 year old son of a prominent Pittsburgh attorney, frac-
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
BULL DIES FIGHTING AUTO
,faddeucd Animal Charges lhrle
 Into Red Hook, \. T.. Mans Car

Into Rcd HOOK, N l'' -''"' -
 Red Hook, N. Y. May F - me state contabulary was notified yes terday that an automobile operated hv Ralph Brunzel of Red Hook came ont the better in an encounter win q bull near Coldwater, Orange county The bull charged the ma chine three times and was killed in the final attack. ,-
 boy was leading the bull along .ho biahway. Persons in d passing at,tomobile shouted and struck at inc animal and it got away rom 'ne how. Dashing down the highway inc frcnzicd bull plunged three times into the sedan car driven ny Nr Brunzel. The car was damaged but not disabled.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
r<cACr,,ENT ANNOUNCED

Mir. and Mrs. John PeterSou oi goo Park street announce the en- exponent of their daughter Evelyn to Henry Kuphtr son of Mrs. Anna Kupher of 1t7 Whiting street the marriage will take place in June.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13

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 f o r a b out two y e al IS before | t 0 o k Lydia E.
 Pinkham's Vege- table Compound,
 then l picked up one of your books
 and read 1t. l be- gan taking the
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13

Inedlclne. NOW l am house. keeper with six children and l have taken it before each one was born, l cannot tell you all the good have received from 1t When I am not as we'll as can be I take it. l have been doing this for over thirteen years and it always helps me. I read all of your little books l can get and tell everyone l know what the Vegetable Con- pound does for me."-Mrs. Frank Sellers, 510 7th Avenue, Vinton, Iowa.
 Many girls in the fourth genera tion are learning thru their own personal experiences the beneficial effects of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound. Mothers who took it recommend it to their daughters as dependable medicine, :
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
CIRLHOOD ID
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Iowa Woman Found Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
 pound Always Helpful

Vinton. Iowa.-"When was seventeen years old l had tn
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13

The Sea Flea" darts over the Ha- ter like flying fish making a speed of about sixty miles an hour. Its hull has a draft of only three inches. At top speed the wing eXpanse is sufficient 10 keep it c,ear of the wa fer for about sixty-hve feet, and thus it skins along. alternately in the air and touching the water. It is equipped with two rudders, one for guiding it through the water and the other through the air.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
STARTS LONG TRIP
French Aviator and Companion on In Sea Glider on Trip From Mar seHles To Spain.

Marseilles, France, May 8 Rl- M. De Gasenko, French aviator, ac- companied by Mechanician Bon, left Marseilles at nine o'clock this morning in his water glider, the Sea Flea" for Barcelona. Spain, and Gran. Algeria. The weather was unfavorable but the apparatus worked satisfactorily.
 If the voyage is successful. De Gasenko will continue to Dakar, West Africa. The aviators hoped to arrive at Barcelona within two hours, and to reach Gran this eve- ming.
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Social and Personal
North Dakota Girl
Stars in Play at
New York Theatre

Miss Dorothy Stickney. formerly of
Dickinson. now Of New York city, is
staring in an immensely popular
play, "The Squall" at the Forty.
eighth street theatre, New York city,
according to word received by Mrs.
c. ID. Dursema, former classmate
OF Miss Stickney ut Stanley Hall.
Miss Stickney began her stage
career six years ago when she play
ed on the Keith circuit. Two years
later she became understudy to Miss
June Walker in "The Nervous Wreck
and "ProcessiOnal." She is the daugh-
ter Of DIR. V. II. Stickney, formerly
Of Bismarck, now Of Dickinson, and
a sister of Mrs. A. p. Nachtway Of
Dickinson.
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minister Guild Of the Presbyterian
church. The program will include the
singing of Christmas carols and Il
talk by Mrs. ]. y. Wright on Christ
mas in Syria. \ sketch OF Van
Dykes "1hc Other Wise Man" by
Lillian Cook and the last chapters
of the study book of South America
will complete the program. Mem
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MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS

Miss Madge Runey and Mrs.
Frank Brown have been conduct ing
medical nominations in the various
the pas. week. They expect to COM
plctc the examinations in the town
schools next week and will begin
work in the rural schools after
Christmas.
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ELECT OFFICERS

Officers of the A. 0. u. w. lodge
for the ensuing year were elected
at the meeting this week. They are
Edward +. Trepp. master .~orkman;
Joe Patera, foreman; Ellen Ander-
son, ovevseer; &. 4. Darb.. so .lef
and treasurer; Walter Knott, trus-
tee. Lunch was served at the con-
clusiOn Of the evening.
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Party Compliments
Mrs. W.P. Tomas and
Daughter, Rosemary

Mrs. W. p. Tomas and daughter
Rosemary. were honor guests ut a
pretty party given Friday evening by
Mrs. f. G. Wanner and daughter,
Francis. Three tables Of bridge
were in play, Miss Ruth Pollard win
ming honors. Miss Lomas received
q guest prise.
Red was the color predominating in
the decorations and appointments. At
the conclusion OF the evening a
course luncheon was served.
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PAGEANT BEAUTY HERE

Miss Mildred Walker, miss Pitts
burgh" in the Atlantic City beauty
pageant, held recently, went through
Continental limited on her way to
Los Angeles, where she has accepted
Il position in the movies.
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RETURN FROM EAST

DR.. NJ. W. Roam and daughter, Abi-
gail, returned last evening from an
eastern trip, Mrs. Roam remaining in
Chicago with her sister. The Roans
went 10 Chicago for the Army Navy
game and to baltimore, where DIR.
Roam spent week visiting the clinics
Of the Johns Hopkins University. They
were visiting in Washington, ID. c.,
when they were called to Chicago by
the death Of Mrs. ROan's brother.