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Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-04
CERTIFICATES GIVEN
FOR lair BAPTISM

PARIS tP.-Certificates of air bap-
tism" are being given in France to
encourage people to travel by air.
The first Of these we're given in 1918
by the Aeronautic Club of France to
its members, but air club officials all
over France now are suggesting every
person on his or her first air trip
should be given an interesting and
worthwhile souvenir of the voyage as
a method of propaganda.
Dispatch Telephones 81 and 81.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-04
Holland Musical Pottery

The BIG novelty of the 1927 Christmas season.
Ash Trays, Candle Sticks, Bon Bon Dishes, Tea
Pots in the famous, beautifully colored GOUDA
pottery made in Holland. Concealed in the base OF
each piece is a Swiss music box playing two pO-
puIar airs alternately, the object is lifted from
the table. Also copper cigarette boxes cigar boxes
in polished hard wood WnisI Sets variety of
liquid containers all equipped with Swiss music
boxes. @H
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-04
Mexican
ZarapeS

Most unusual hand weaving in existence. Ten
states of Mexico represented in the work Of our
fascinating collection. Make HER Happy with
ZARAPE"
Pillow Tops, $500 to 1925; Table Covers $3.50 up;
Wedgcwood Blue PopOcatepeH Heavy Floor Rugs
S11.5O to S45OO. Zarapes in ali sizes showing the
fantastic designs Of idols, worshipped thousands
Of years ago by the first inhabitants Of the western
hemisphere. Beautiful ornamental Lap Robes $1,000
up.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-04
What Next in POwer To
Run Auto, is Problem
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method the car can be made its
own power producer when in opera
ton and the device to furnish addi-
tional current can be through a devel-
opment of some sort of dynamo which
can be run by a small fuel consump-
ton thereby cutting fuel costs greatly.
The latter suggestion has already
had something of q demonstration in
actual practice in railway operation.
Between Two Dot and Deer Lodge,
Mont, the Milwaukee railway operates
all of its trains by electric current.
The trains are hauled by a great elee-
trio locomotive in which the motorman
and his attendants wear clothing that
might do a banker credit, because N
an electrically operated locomotive
they are free from the dirt and CRIME
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-04

will take this trip.
On December 16 the club will hold
its third annual COED party at the
Y. W. G. A. building This event is
one of the most important of the
seasons activities, and this year the
committee is making every effort to
make this the greatest Of COED
parties
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-04
East India Rugs

The "NUNDAEF rugs must be seen to be APP
prcciated. Made of Goats Hair. Very heavy Made
in several cOlors, all with beautiful Oriental de-
signs from . 49,. ....... ..$11.O0 to $1,000
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-04
Chiirr1ayo
Blankets

Finest, examples of weaving
in this country. Pillow Tops,
S2.25; Table Covers $3.50 up;
Large Blankets $500 to
$500
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-04
Indian
Pottery

Handicraft of the native Ari-
zona Indian. Unique speci-
mems Of an ancient
art ..........,. SOC to $500
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-04
Guadalajara Pottery

Reproducing the Aztec Calendar, the Sacrifical
Stone, and others showing the sacred and religious
designs and characters used by the ancient Aztec
and Toltec civilizations, antedatng the Christian
era Vases and Bowls of beautiful designs and
colorings Pitchers, Vanity Boxes, Incense Burners
Ash Trays, Flower Pots Book Ends, Ink Stands
Candle Sticks etc. Moderately priced at 81 to Sl25O
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-04
Mexican
Chairs

All hand made, heavy willow
and carved woods, beautifully
decorated, fibre and rawhide
chair seats .,.......$1.5O to $500
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-04
Handmade
Navajo Rugs

Although these primitive weavers are mostly un-
educated speaking their unwritten dialect they
weave into their designs the sacred and tribal
symbols of their faith and life. The symbols of
lightning, rain clouds, the cross, corn stalk swas-
tika and emblems of their deities are worked into
their rugs as fancy dictates in exchanging COM
binations and cOlOrs.
Navajo Pillow Tops $19O
Hallway and Bathroom Rugs - $500 to $4,000
Saddle Blankets .. ...... $500 to $1,000
Larger Rugs . - ... l. $4,000 to $500
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-04
Chinese $500 Chow" Rugs

novelty in color and design ideal Tor couch
covers porteres floor coverings. Very reasonable
in price
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-04

speeds. The patented Knight sleeve-valve
engine is not only simpler - with fewer
moving parts = but it is the only type Of
automobile power plant that grows
smoother and quieter with use.
$1zo5 {. o. b. factory is all you pay for Spas
senger, 6-cyinder Willys>Knight closed car. 40"
Six, $12o5 to $1495. Great Six, $3.50 to $2695s
Prices f. Q. b. factory and specifications subjeH
to change without notice. WillysO Overland Iaess
Toledo, Ohio.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-04

mo Breakfast Complete without
The Dispatch"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-04

its sliding sleeves and spherical cylinder
head provides a compression chamber Of
the utmost efficiency
Thus, Willys> Knight assures YOU Of the
advantages Of high compression greater
speed, HveIier acceleration-withn none of
the disadvantages, such as undue wear
and tear and the need for special gas,
which hamper the performance Of many
poppet-valve motors.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-09
v will reach the local physician.
 Want Full Attendance

Heads of both political parties in town have announced that d full at tendance at the caucuSes to be held on Monday evening, September 12. will be the aim of activities rather than candidate campaigning before the preliminaries. They say that if lis deplorable that so many social activities have been planned for that night. claiming that the divd- ed interest will harm caucus at tendance and ask that every resi- 1 dent make an attempt to be present
 at his party's primaries.
 The republican caucus will be | held at the Town hall on Monday evening at o'clock while the demo- cratic caucus will be held at Legion hall, KensinSton. Monday evening at s o'clock.
 Auxiliary Meeting About 25 members Of the Ameri- can Legion auxiliary met last eve hing at the home Of the president. Mrs. Paul Baker at the opening meeting Of the year. Plans for the year were discussed and 1t was voted that the auxiliary election would be held at the October meeting of the organiza ton with the installation on the following month. This will be one Of the most important meetings Of the year and all members Of tho auxiliary are asked to be present. It was also voted to hold a rummage sal" early in November.
 Following the business meeting. Miss Edith Deming gave two attrac- tive nature dances on the lawn in the moonlight. Mrs. Grace Nentres gave an amusing reading. Refresh ments and social hour closed the evenings activities.
 Drum Corps Meet
 Tn top form and hopeful Of an- ncXlng greater half of the cups to he awarded, the St. Paul Tabs Fife and Drum corps will journey to New Britain tomorrow to take part in the dual meet with the r. NJ. T. A. B. drum corps of New Britain 10 be held al St. Jose ph's field New Brit ain.
 A large delegation from this town will accompany the local Jumpers to the Hardware City and cheer on the kenSington representatives in the battle of music. Several local men have been named as judges of the events The meet win provide the local aggrgation with the steep est competition il has met this year and Kcnsington is anxious for win ming results from the Tabs corps.
 To Play In Mcridcn
 The St. Paul Tabs baseball team will visit Meriden tomorrow after noon where it will meet the St. Johns baseball team of that city. The last encounter with the Silver City squad resulted in a defeat to tho locals and !he Kensingt onians arc ont for revenge at tomorrow's rame. Busses will leave the Tabs hall, Kensington at 1:3d o'clock to-
New Britain herald., 1927-09-09

morrow afternoon. A large delega-
 ton Is expected to accompany the lccal team.
 Move to Chicago Mir. and Mrs. Henry Mildrum of
 East Berlin have moved to Chicago, H., where they will take up resi-
 dence. The couple were recently
 married in Worcester, and have been visiting MT. Mildrum's parents in East Berlin, Mir. and Mrs. Ernest w. Mildrum.
 Mr. Mildrum Is employed by the Hartford Accident Insurance com
 pany and was sent to Chicago by that firm to accept a managing posi- i tion In tho Windy City. Gun Club Meet The kensington Gun club will
 meet tomorrow afternoon at 2
 o'clock at the grounds at the Crane
 residence in Blue Hills. A large at tendance is expected as the elimina- tion shoot. postponed from two
 weeks ago. will be resumed East Berlin Items 4 number Of young women of high school age have organized a club. They held their first meeting last evening at the home Of Miss Virginia Sugenhime. There are now five clubs organized here among the women Of the community. Mir. and Mrs. F.. W. Mildrum are spending the weekend as the guests of friends in Dalton, Mass, John P. Lewis is about town in a new automobile.
 Holy communion Will be admin
 istered at St. GahrioIs Episcopal church Sunday morning at 2 o'clock Rev. Samuel Sutcliffc of New Brit
 ain will conduct the service. The East Berlin Juniors will not , play tomorrow there being no game scheduled The elimination series will be started within a few weeks for the county Y championship. The next meeting Of the I.afanso club will he held at the home Of
 Mrs. Ralph Gamble on Thursday
 evening.
 Gaylord Read Is spending the week with his grandmother in
 West Cromwell.
 William and Jack Walsh are try ing out for the football team at Mid
 dlntown High school.
 The library will be open this eve
 ming for short time. There will be no meeting Of the Pythian Sisters next Monday eve
 ming. The club will meet at Com
 muniIy hall next Friday afternoon for sewing bee.
 The Modern Woodmen will hold
 an open meeting Monday evening
 at o'clock at Athletic hall. Scv
 eral reels of motion pictures will be
 shown in connection with the pro-
 gram. The public Is invited to at
 tend. The state chairman Of the
 Women's Auxiliary Of the Modern
 Woodmen will be present to assist
 in organizing 2 local chapter. The
 Modern Woodmen have been organ
 ized for several years here and have
 a fourishing lodge. but the auxil
 iary has never been organized and
 t is largely for this purpose that
 the meeting will be held Monday
 evening.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-09
BOYS CLUB BENEFIT FIELD DAY SEPT. Y Program Of Athletic Events at
 PhiIlips-Bentdict Field
 HORSESHOE TITLE J0US7
Graham Funeral and Emmond
 Funeral to Be Held Tomorrow Six Deer Visit Worthington Ridge To Celebrate 10th Anniversary.

SeptenthFr lt haS been JOtted down on all kersington calendars as a red letter day and arrangements, unde the supervision of the Ken sington community field day which will be held at Benedict Phillips Recreation field beginning at ? o'clock and continuing until all the events. including an outdoor supper. have been concluded
 Rev. Vernon l.. Phillips. pastor of the ksnsington Congregational church and sponsor of the kcnsiug- ton Boys club is in charge of the committees. He outlined the days jamboree as including races. stunts, sports and dinner. The events will b" open to all residents of the town and 8 crowd of about 2,000 is eX- pected on the great day.
 Sports for youngsters and older guests will be arranged. Rev. Mr. Phillips said Prizes will be award ed 10 the winners of the events which will include dashes. quarter miles and half mile runs and freak races such as the sack race, potato race and egg and spoon race. Junior races in all events excepting the longer distance runs will be held for the younger crowd.
 X baseball game will open the day. The Kensington Boys club will meet some other team. probably the East Berlin Boys club at the Benedict-Phillips field. Track sports will follow at about 3:30 o'clock and the evening will be completed with a roast corn and hot dog sup per which will be served at 6 o'clock.
 Representative Claude w. Stevens of kensington will address the gath ering at dinner with an informal talk on his recent trip to the battle fields of France. He brought back several war relics with him and these will be on exhibition.
 The event which is attracting Q large part of the interest is the horse shoe pitching contest for the championship Of Berlin. It is thought that this event will attract all veteran shoe tossers 10 Benedict Phillips field where old differences and arguments will be settled in an elimination meet.
 John Simms is chairman of the committee in charge Of the sporting events. days proceeds will go 1 the kensington Boys club baseba' team for the defraying of expenses.
 Hcnry'S Graham's Funeral
 The funeral of Henry Grah ham, 73, of Hudson street. who died sudden ly at his home on "Wednesday eve ming will be held tomorrow after noon at o'clock from the late home. Rev. Samuel A. F'iskc. pas tor of the Berlin Congregational church will offciate.
 Mir. Graham is survived by his widow: one daughter, Mrs. Frank Woods Of Berlin and a son, Wallace II. Graham Of Berlin with whom he lived.
 Paul Emmond Funeral
 The funeral Of Paul Emmond. 65, of Beckley who died yesterday morning following long illness, will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock from St. Paul's church, kensington. Rev. John C. Brennan
New Britain herald., 1927-09-09
COLLISION ON BROAD STREET

Automobiles driven by John Nuncs of "62 Elm street and Charles Fl. Hcllyar Of 269 Corbin avenue col lided at the intersection Of Broad and Washington streets about 6:S0 last evening. Nunes. driving car registered in the nam" Of Mary Ltto Of the same address, was going west on Broad street and Hcllyar was driving his own car north on Wash ington street when the collision occurred. Nunes told Detective Sergeant Fllnger that Hellyar re- fused to show his operators license. but Hellyar said he was not asked for if. The sergeant found no cause for police action.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-09

The population of Japan increased aAo,oo last year.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-09

Forty thousand roses are required to make one ounce Of altar Of roses.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-09

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New Britain herald., 1927-09-09

\ pleasant surprise party was ten dered Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Schied- ing at their new home on Overlook .avenue last evening Mir and Mrs. .SChieding were presented with a set lof dining room chairs. About 80 guests were present. A buffet lunch was served.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-09
Not to Run As Democrat

First Selectman John J. Kimmcl,
 defeated Wednesday night for re- today scotched all rumors that he might run on the democratic ticket This suggestion has been heard
 frequently about the streets and has
 been brought to Mir. Kimmel's at
 tention. but he says he Is through
 and glad of it. He plans to take a
New Britain herald., 1927-09-09
Case Nollcd

The case Of Paul Carter, charged with in'oNICatou. was nollcd hy As sistant Prosecuting Attorney Robert J Stack this morning on payment Of costs.
 Garter was arrested at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon in doorway on North Main street hy Detective Sergeant Daniel McGilliculdy after telephone complaint had been re- CciNel nt anlntla rtnrs
New Britain herald., 1927-09-09
Funeral of Frank r.. Iamson

The funeral of Frank F. Lameon ce-prcsident Of the Sessions Foun- dry company, who died suddenly last Wednesday, was held al his late home on High street at 2;3o o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Hubert D. Jones. pastor Of the Prospect Meth odist church. conducted the services and burial was in West cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-09
To Visit NOrOtOn

Members of G. A. Hadsell camp. L. s. W. N., and the Ladies Auxiliary
 gre planning to attend the annual
 Veterans Day at the Old Soldiers
 Home in Noroton on Sunday Sep
 tHGlher 18th. The trip will be made by auto bus
New Britain herald., 1927-09-09
]. o. Q. r. Meeting

stephen Terry lodge. l. o. O. F.. Will hold their regular meeting at o'clock this evening in < ephen Terry hall. Members Of the Hart ford lodge will he the guests or the evening and refreshments will be st,,.pl
New Britain herald., 1927-09-09
Address of Physician

pr, Matthew II. GriSwold, who is studying in Vienna, has forwarded his address in order that his friends in this town might be able 10 write him there. Letters addressed Ma ior Matthew II. Griswold. Medical Corps. r. g. A., Care of Medical At tache U. s. Legation. Vienna, Aus-
New Britain herald., 1927-09-09

The funeral of Paul limmond. 65, Of Beckley. who died yesterday morning following q long illness. will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock from St. Paul's church, Remington. Rev. John C. Brennan
New Britain herald., 1927-09-09
Autos Collide

Automobiles owned and operated by James Dimoo of 50 Gaylor street and Walter Schaofer Of II Trinity street, New Britain, collided on North Main street yesterday after noon. Both cars were slightly dam @Eed but neither driver was injured.
 The two men appeared before As sistant Prosecuting Attorney Robert ]. Stack this morning. who advised than to s.ttie thp rnattor ci,illy
New Britain herald., 1927-09-09
Finance Board Meeting

4 prcliminar. session Of the f- nance board met with town officials last evening at the town clerks of- fee. Work on the budget occupied the members and it was voted 10 hold another session on Thursday evening. September 15. The open meeting of the finance board will probably be held two weeks before the town elections. on Tuesday eve ming. S"rtrmbcr 1a.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-12
THE EMPIRE NOW OWNS ITS
 OWN BUILDING
Empire Printing Company Purchases Empire Build
 ing from B. M. Behrends

The Empire Printing Company last Saturday completed the pur- chase from the b M. Behrends Company of the Empire Building and the lot. S5 by 50 feet in area. on which it stands.
 The Empire Building was erect ed in 1916 by the B. M. Behrends Company for the use of The Em- pire Printing Company. and has been the home of the Daily Alas ka Empire since August 1st that year. It has frontage of S5 feet on Second Street and is one story and high basement ia heighth. The foundations are of concrete set upon solid rock The basement walls are also of con crete.
 Last summer The Empire Print ing Company purchased the lot adjoining the Empire building on the south and extending along Second Street from the Empire building to West First Street, 115 feet, with depth of fifty feet. This company now owns all the property on the west side of Second Street between West First and West Second Streets. 200 feet in length and 50 feet in depth.
 It is the purpose of the man hgement later to enlarge and i'm prove the Empire Building.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-12

Northwestern's- mail is saved and taken to Seattle by the Alameda it may be dispatched north on tha Admiral Rogers.
 Agent Howell Advised
 Willis F. Howell, local agent es the Alaska Steamship Compan. last night received a cablegra,n from the Seattle office, as fol. lows:
 Northwestern ashore Care Nudge, unable 10 proceed. Ala meda leaving here this afternoon bringing passengers to Seattle. Alameda will sail regular rou' Thursday, December 15. No sail ing Saturday. December IT. Please notify all shippers duplIcais Northwestern orders for Alameda Advices from Northwestern ind.. cate all passengers in no danger. !"
 chance of Schedule
 Asant Noweil today received . eablegram from Seattle announe- ing that scheduled sailing of Alas ka Steamship Company vessels from Seattle for December have been cancelled and the new scne- dule will be as follows:
 Sailing from Seattle: Alameda, December 15; Lakina. December "A and Alaska December 31.
 Rescue Boat, Juneau Craft
 The Explorer is one of the largest and finest schooners in the Juneau halibut fleet. She is approximately 70 feet in length. and her captain. Magnus Hanson. is well known here, especially in fishing circles, and was formerly owner of the Portlock, halibut schooner.
 Calling at Juneau on November IT, the Explorer went to Seattle to sell an extra large catch of hal ibut, 50,000 pounds. The Explor- CT was on her way back to Alaska when she reached the scene of the wreck of the Northwestern yesterday.
 Livingston Well Known
 Capt Jock Livingston in com mand of the Northwestern. is one of the well known navigators in Alaskan waters. He has been with the Alaska Steamship Com pany for over 80 years. He was formerly on the old steamers Dir igo. Farallon. Dolphin and Jeffer son, later on other vessels of the present day fleet of the Company.
 Overhauled Last Spring
 Last January, the Northwestern was ashore in B. c. waters but proceeded to Ketchikan, where freight and passengers were trans ferred and the steamer returned to Seattle and was extensively overhauled and many changes made in deck rooms and space.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-12
20 DELEGATES NAMED BY LOCAL DEMO GRATIS
 FOR KETCHIKAN MEET

Twenty local Democrats were elected Saturday night to repre-. sent Juneau at the Democratic Divisional Convention which will be held at Ketchikan, December 15. The election took place at a caucus held at the City Hall.
 Those elected were: J. A. and s. Hellenthal. James McCloskey, H. J. Turner, F. J. White, John w. Troy. B. A. Rosselle, j. A. Davis, w. B. Kirk, N. 0. Hardy, Tom Ashby, Dave Housel, Tom Dotson, Ed Coffee, Joe A. Snow, ]. J. Connors. Harry Brown, George A. KohIhepp. M. A. Lave nix and Albert Vile. It is ex- pected that at least five of them will be able to attend in person. Those unable to attend are al. thorized to be represented by proxy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-12
ASHORE IN STORM

The first dispatch received lasi night by the Daily Empire from the Associated Press said.
 Seattle Steamer Northwestern which sailed from Seattle SatuS. day morning at 3 o'clock, went ashore in a blinding snow storm and strong easterly wind on Cape Nudge, British Columbia. at the south end of Seymour Narrows al o'clock. Sunday morning
 "Amur and tug St. Faith stand ing by to take off passengers
 Steamer Alameda leaving Sc. attle tonight (Sunday) to pick r9 passengers and bring them back here. Leaves here Thursday on Northwestern run.
 'Passengers in no danger. Try land pull off Northwestern at high tide tonight Sunday She ia about 1000 feet from shore.
 "Blinding snow hindering eff forts of rescue ships to get neal to Northwestern. Heavy swell dying down. Northwestern riding more easily this Sunday after noon"
 Passengers Taken Off
 The second dispatch. received about 50 minutes following ths first dispatch, dated Seattle, said
 "HaIibut schooner Explorei safely carried all passengers [. Campbell River where they Wi. be picked up by the Alameda Explorer has returned for th; crew of the Northwestern.
 Ed dward c. M0rrissey, publish CT of the Ketchikan Chronicls was q passenger on the vessel H l.- ] .r {. n
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-12
Passenaers for Juneau

The Northwestern sailed from Seattle Saturday morning with lVS messengers, the following for Juneau: A. A. Bass, J. c. Hayes L. A. Flemming. George Justin and wife. Charles Hooks. II. k Miller Mrs. Stringer, Paul Mich ois. J V. Davis. Charles Schutz. man Charles Peterson. C. Hawk ins. < W Bowers. F. E. Peterson William Gunnsry. Mrs. Abbot, and Tive rleeraga.
 hiuch Mail Delayed
 The steamer Northwestern had seven days mail aboard for Alas. ka ports. The next steamer [, sail from Seattle will be the Ad- mirai Rogers. on Wednesday morning and she should have four aays' mail aboard The Princess Mary sails from Vancouver Thurs. day night while the Alameda ae. cofdiDg to Seattle dispatches. will sail from Seattle Thursday morn. ing. The Admiral Rogers shouid reach Juneau late next Saturda, night or Sunday morning and th. Princess Mary Sunday night Tn: Alameda. which calls at Peters burg, should reach Juneau lass 'next Sunday or Monday. If the