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New Britain herald., 1927-01-17
CHANCE
 IN CONVENTION
No Officials or Candidates as
 Delegates Is Recommended

New York, Jan. IT Pl-Elimina- ton of public officials and candi- dates for public office as delegates to democratic national conventions is being urged by political friends of Governor Alfred F. Smith, says todays World fdemocratic) and Herald Tribune (republican).
 The change is one of three, says the newspapers. suggested in con- Vention procedure with the hope of aiding Governor Smiths chances for obtaining the nomination. The other changes are abolishment of the two- thirds rule and of the unit system of voting by substituting a vive voce vote of every delegate in place of a roll call by states.
 Tn the last convention says the World, probably a third or more Of the men delegates were persons who, either by appointment or election, held or were hoping to hold local offices running all the way from sheriff 10 governor.
 AS the delegates 10 national convention are chosen either by primary contests or state conVen- tions. no one believes this predom- inanca Of the patronage class can be eliminated entirely. But some of the governors adherents feel a little careful work with the national com mittee can accomplish much to minimize what they hold to be an evil.
 Ut Is argued that if a delegate Is dependent for his livelihood on some official at home, he no longer is a free agent. If a man is a can- didate for local office it Is held his judgement will be based less on the national availability of the presiden- tial candidates than of the local pre- iudices on which the delegate is de- pendent for his own election. Thus q representative might be swayed into voting for a presidential asplr- ant whose election at the time of nomination would be inconceivable.'
 The Herald-Tribune says that while Smith supporters feel that abolition of the unit and two-third rules can be accomplished through nationwide publicity, the third sug- gested change they admit will be more difficult because of the deli cacy of eliminating high office hold CTS, who. if they desire to head their respective state delegations. may be too powerful to oppose. If it is brought about, it will have to be by tacit understanding among national committeeman and state party lead CTS"
New Britain herald., 1927-01-17
City Items

Officers of New Britain council, No. TBS, Royal Arcanum, who were recently elected, will be installed at q meeting of the council tomorrow night. Grand Orator A. r. Hagner of Meriden will be in charge.
 Camp Clara, R. x. of A.. will hold a regular meeting tonight at s o'clock in St. Jean the Baptist hall on Church street.
 Mrs. Robert Sims and Miss Edla Sims of 1S2 Carlton street, left today for Turner's Falls. Mass, where they will render vocal, violin and piano concert under the auspices of the Women's club of that place tonight.
 Harmony lodge. A. I. X A. M. will confer the entered apprentice de- gree upon candidate this evening"
 Attorney & Gerard Casale under went an operation for appendicitis at New Britain General hospital this morning.
 Winthrop Council, No. '. Sons and Daughters of Liberty, will hold a regular meeting Wednesday evening at s o'clock at Jr. o. |. A. M. hall.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-17
FULL MILITARY FUNERAL
National Guard and American Ie- zion Assist in Funeral Of John Tarasoff, World War Veteran.

Final military honors were accord ed John Tarasoff, World War vet eran of 99 Broad street at his funer- al at the Russian Orthodox church this morning at 8 o'clock. Rev. Jo- seph Dankevick oniciated. A eulogy was delivered by Rev. Joseph Pisty of Terryville. who also assisted in the services.
 Both priests conducted the com initial services. Interment was in Fairview cemetery.
 The following took part in the military services: Fred Tyler, color bearer; Harmon Halleran and Stan ley Gadzik, color guard; Corporal James D. Hewitt; Privates A. W. Jones, Martin F. Wedland, Raymond l.. Wright, Charles A. Rozanski and Apren Simon of the National Guard, firing squad. Corporal Hewitt was also the bugler.
 The pail bearers were chosen from the ranks of the National Guard and American Legion. At the grave Corporal Hewitt sounded taps and the firing squad fired three volleys.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-17
SLAIN MAN PICTURED
 AS A BAD CHARACTER
Witnesses At Norris Trial Testify That Chipps Has Threat
 ened Him

Courtroom, Austin, Tex. Jan. IT UP)-The reputation of D. E. Chipps. wealthy lumberman who was shot and killed by the Rev. J. Frank Norris, was attacked today by defense witnesses as the defense of the pastor, defense based on self protection, was continud.
 c. E. Littleton, owner of a cotton gin in Fort Worth, said he was a close friend of the slain man and that his reputation was known to be bad
 Harry Connor, detective. corro- borated his testimony, particularly in connection with Chips alleged drunkenness.
 Connor was asked to relate a conversation he had with Chips two days before the la.r was shot to death in Norris church study in Fort Worth.
 I'm going to kill the Connor said Chips told him, refer ring to the pastor.
 Was he drunk?" asked w. B. Mclean. special prosecutor.
 Yes" Connor answered.
 "Did you turn q drunken man loose with a pistol?" continued the prosecutor.
 Connor admitted that he did.
 A. B. Hamm, livestock dealer, also testified that Chipps had bad reputation.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-17
LEGAL BATTLE ON
 OIL FIELDS OPENS
American Firms Make Attack on
 Mexican Regulations

Mexico City, Jan. r (UP)-The legal battle between American Oil companies and the Mexican govern ment to determine the extent to which the allegedly confiscatory Mexican petroleum laws shall be enforced had begun today a Tam pico dispatch said, The dispatch reported that the Sinclair company had obtained an injunction restrain ing a Mexican company from eN- plotting an oil concession ranted by the department of labor and indus try.
 The injunction was for 72 hours, and it was expected to precipitate the ultimate diplomatic contest be- tween the governments of the Unit ed States and of Mexico with respect to the propriety of the law
 The concessionaire favored by the department of labor and industry was the Ancieto Torres company which obtained permission too oper- ate in the Tarantoro district Of the municipality Of Panuco, in a field in which the Sinclair company has been operating for many years. The district court at Tampico granted the injunction. The injunction was not granted directly against the company, but restrained the depart ment. presumably from authorizing actual exploitation pending q judi cial decision.
 The Sinclair company applied for the injunction Thursday and obtain nd it Saturday.
 The Aguila Trans-Continental company and the Agwi company llso sought injunctions, but deci- sions in those cases were withheld 70 permit the judges to examine de- tails of the situation. It was under stood that the companies sought in functions to prevent the govern ment from cancelling their permits o drill for oil.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-17
Assembly Committee on
 Seats Reports Tomorrow

Hartford, Jan. IT GF-Contrary to general expectation the committee of assignment of seats to members in the general assembly will be ready to report when that body convenes tomorrow. It was expected there would be some delay in the report of this committee owing to the fact that Representative John s. Thorn hill of Brookfield has been in the Danbury hospital suffering from a fractured arm. Today a telegram was received at the capitol from Mir. Thornhill saying that he had suffi- ciently recovered to attend to his duties as member of the commit tee and that assignments could be made tomorrow. The members of this committee are Senator Edward F. Hall of New Britain. Senator Jo- seph B. Griffin of this city, Repre- sentatives John F. Lynch of Orange. Charles w. Cassidy of Norwich and Mr Thornhil.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-17
FIR. BOJNOWSKI PRAISED BY
 BISHOP KUBINA OF POLAND

mind the Rev. L. Bojnowski of New Britain. Conn.,, a hardy man and one who is severe. at least to himself, a man of unbroken will power, a man of almost unheard of initiative and hard work. What this. one man has created in his parish would suffice for a dozen others in order to gain the grati- tude of posterity. I witnessed with my own eyes the monuments of his priestly zeal. He has built a beautiful church that would be a credit to Warsaw. the capital of Poland. He erected a school more beautiful than any In Poland. He has established a large orphanage, equipped with the most modern the aged. manages his own print ing plant and publishes a weekly paper.He established an order of nuns. All this has been done in New Britain, a commercial city, where he widened the active boundaries by establishing a large Polish com- munity. In New York he built and established an immigrant home. All this was done without impair ing or limiting the work of moral uplift of his parishioners. He or ganized their activities, their life in a spiritual and intellectual way so that it is today an example to other communities. He himself lives in an old dilapidated building and cares not for the comforts that should be his.
 All this he created through his own efforts with only certain amount of moral help of others, on the other hand those who should work with him in this matter were doing everything to deter him. AS I have previously stated, there are many priests of this caliber.'
New Britain herald., 1927-01-17
Cites New Britain Priest
 as Outstanding Example
 of Polish Pioneer in
 United States.
A boutiful feast greeted about 250

A boutiful feast greeted about 250 church workers, trustees of the par ish. members of the St. Elizabeth's Theatrical Circle and workers at the
 recently held Parish Fair, as they gathered around the festive tables in the building of the Polish Or phanage on North Burritt street last night. Rev. Father Bojnowsh was the host to this legion of his most enthusiastic church workers and he. rut forth his most painstaking eff forts to please everyone present. That he succeeded in his desire to please all was loudly attested by the entire gathering.
 At the conclusion of the dinner,
 Rev. Father Bojnowski in words or the high gratitude. thanked all the workers for their presence at the dinner and expressed his sincere rratitude for all they have done for the Sacred Heart church, the or manage, the Home for the Aged etc. for their loyalty and for the,r efforts in behalf of the community. He values the unseltish aid that they have given to him and the church and hoped that some day the people at large would appreciate their work even as he does tooay' he said. God bless you In all your undertakings" he concluded.
 Prolonged applause greeted his words and then Rev. |. Nowatczvk' q, curate at Sacred Heart church responded and in the name Of the church workers thanked Rev. Father Boinowski for a most bountlful re- past just enjoyed by all present He thanked Father BoinowsN for all he has done for.the Polish people and the city of New Britain. He sald in part. "If we are not able 70 prop erIy estimate the value Of your serV- ices, the future will have a differ ent story to tell, history will chron- icle your magnificent efforts In be- half of the Polish people and the community at large. While We' here in America. very reluctantly sing of your work in the cause of humanity, dignitaries in Poland, have come forth and eXtolled the wonderful work you are now doing here. make reference to the words of the Right Rev. Bishop Theodore Kubina. the head of the diocese of Czestohowo, Poland, who was guest of the Polish people of New Britain some time ago.
 The reference made by Rev. Father Kowalczyk to the words of Bishop Kubina. who came to Amer ica to attend the Eucharistic Con- gress held in Chicago last summer, was in an article in the Polish Press where the dignitary gave his of his visit to America. The following is the article in part, translated from Polish:
 Tt is rather difficult for me 10 relate my impressions of the well fare of the Polish people now liv- ing in America. in the limited space allotted to me in this paper. I hope. however, that some his torian will some day write a his tory about the Poles in America, about their activities, which con- stitute the most colorful phase Of world activities of these hardy peo- plc. Instead of mentioning many I will make reference to only one of those priest-pioneers. I have in
New Britain herald., 1927-01-17
SOCIAL CUSTOMS OF
 TODAY CRITICIZED
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departed from the path blazed by Christ and Christianity but they have gone after pagan leaders and teach CTS. They have adopted the manners and amusements which reason as well as religion condemn. In this departure from the path of rec titude our young people have not failed to follow. Intoxicated with the new freedom they have abandoned the old ideals. Love of pleasure seems to be their hymn of life. The man who is profane, dishonest, un- truthful and impure may call him. self a Christian, but he is denying Christ in word and act.
 This applies with particular force 10 the graduates of Catholic colleges. They have received more than most men. The years of training in high school and college have trade them powerful agents. But Knowledge is power.' There is no denying it. But power can be abused. Education equips leaders. If there is anything in which the world is poor it is lead ership, and in our world, our coun- try, we are singularly poor in lead crship.
 Leadership Is Wanting.
 "As for leadership in Catholic America, it is sadly wanting. There are more real leaders among the two million English Catholics than there are in all our boasted eighteen million American Catholics. In our own Connecticut how few of the
New Britain herald., 1927-01-17

the powers of congressional com mittees in conducting investigations would have been considerably cur taied.'
 The court did not pass on the cul- pability of Daugherty's refusal to produce his bank books before the senate committee, nor did 1t lay down any rule which would show whether Harry F. Sinclair could be punished for his refusal in 1924 to answer questions before the senate oil committee. The attendance of the witness was the sole point covered in the decision, and Sinclair did appear before the oil commit- tee although he refused to reply 10 questions and now is being prose- cuted for contempt.
 Announcing the courts decision. Justice Van Devan,er read from several previous decisions which he said fully sustained the power of either house to conduct investiga- tions and exact testimony from witt nesses for legislative purposes"
New Britain herald., 1927-01-17

laity can be called leaders. They may lea1 in business or politics but cer- tainly they do not lead in Catholic thought nor activity. Ninety per cent of so-called educated Catholics know nothing of Catholic philosophy. Is it unreasonable to hope that our edu- cated young men will accept respon- sibility and qualify themselves for leadership?
 Appeal To Girls.
 "A special appeal to our girls may not be out of place. The church has great hopes that they will walk worthily of the vocation. that they will shed light and give flavor to the circles into which they are about to enter. Against one great fallacy they need warning and eXhortation. Do not do what they all do. If the act is wrong. nothing can justify either.
 'Never since the church emerged from the catacombs have our Cath olic women been so devoted to pa gan standards and pagan styles as they are today
 Dress Is Criticized.
 "Dressis intended primarily to conceal. They use it to display. :. . St. Paul urged let your modesty be known to all men. That does not mean that it is to be advertised or ostentatiously obtruded. It does mean that it should shine naturally. Men not desire nor approve of the man. nish girl nor the bold girl. They want their mothers and sisters to dress becomingly and act naturally, but they do not want them to initiate the half naked chorus nor the de- graded Nomen whose trade is vice. Our Catholic girls can promote vir- tue and religion by refusing to read books and papers which are unfit for the Christian. They can refuse to witness plays and pictures which arc neither clean nor wholesome. They can and should refuse to participate in any amusement or conversation which would grieve the holy spirit who dwells within them.
 For better, for worse, we enter life and we enter society. We must add to the social stream our per sonality and our character. Bleak sand may furnish food for weeks, thorns and briars but it cannot pro- duce either beauty Or nourishment. The fruits of the spirit grow and abound where the streams flow free ly. We keep ourselves unspotted in a world of sin and we reflect the light of divine example"
New Britain herald., 1927-01-17
Newtown Man Offers Site
 To State for Hospital

Bridgeport, Jan. r P'-Richard Egan of Newtown has offered free to the state of Connecticut a hill on his property containing about ten acres of land for a site for the con- templated new state hospital, he stated today. Egan wrote Governor John H. Trumbull last Friday, he said, offering the land free for the new hospital but has not received an answer from the governor, he stated.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-17
PERU'S NOTE DELIVERED
Is Believed To Be a Rejection of
 See. kellogg's Proposals

Washington, Jan. 17 (UP)- Peru's reply to Secretary of State Kellogg's proposal for sale of the disputed Tacna-Arica provinces to Bolivia was delivered to the depart ment here today by Peruvian Am bassador Velarde.
 The United Press learned the note was substantially refusal Of the proposal, although it may not close the door to further negotiations.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-17

Kellogg's latest proposal. which followed collapse of plebiscite ar under the Coolidge award, provided for joint cession by Chile and Peru of the disputed ter ritories to Bolivia. with demilitari- zation Of the entire area and cre- ation of the City of Africa as a free port
New Britain herald., 1927-01-17

Governor smiths strength at the opening of the convention is still doubtful. says the Herald-Tribune. His followers, it says, are counting on New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island as certainties. and pos sibly Maryland if Governor Ritchie's strength does not equal Smiths.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-17
SENATE WINS RIGHT
 TO GALL WITNESSES

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New Britain herald., 1927-01-17
To Relieve a Cola
 Is Not Enough
Father Johns Medicine Not Only Breaks Up Colds But Builds Up the Body-All Without the Use of Harmful Drugs-A Doctors Prescription, 70 Years in Use.

The underlying, basic cause of copghs and colds is low vitality---a weakened sys- tenn which must be nourished.
 This is exactly what Father Johns Medi- cine does. It contains food which builds up the body and renews its vitality
 It is a doctors prescription originally prescribed for the Rev. Father John O'Brien of Lowell, Mass, in 1855 and has been successfully used for the last seventy years. Guaranteed free from alcohol and harmful drugs.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1927-07-27
LEGION ISSUES BULLETIN
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esting facts concerning the Govern
ment's insurance drive in the State
of Minnesota. Over $6,00O,OOO worth
of insurance was written in the final
two days of the drive (July LIST and
2nd) in Minneapolis and st. Paul
alone. Over $15,O00,OO0 worth OF
this insurance was taken out during
these same two days in the State OF
Minnesota. This is probably a record
never equalled by any one company
in the history of this or any other
state. During the six months from
January LIST to midnight Of July End,
1927, over $5O,0OO,OOO worth of Gov
eminent life insurance was subscrlb-
ed by the veterans of Minnesota. OF
this amount about 100000 repre-
sents insurance taken by men in hos
pitfalls, and nearly 100000 represents
insurance taken by men in penal in
situations.
Director Hines and Manager Hib-
bard express appreciation for the
splendid cooperation Of ex-service or
CARNATIONS, the cooperating agencies,
insurance companies, the press, and
the business men of the country.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1927-07-27
MOTION PICTURE PROGRAMS

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be held a small generator is made
part of the equipment to produce
electricity any place desired, making
it particularly adaptable to farm and
community meetings.
The pictures used are, as rule
of an educational nature and select
ed to fit into the County Extension
program being developed by the
County Agent.
Requests for pictures are pro-
grams of this nature should be placed
in the hands of the County Agent at
least one to two months in advance
in order to assure the kind of pro-
grams desired and a date. Whenever
a series of pictures are secured, an
effort is made to use them for a per-
iod of a week to reduce the cost OF
handling to a minimum. 1t might 81
to change meeting dates to conform
necessary under these circumstances
to a weeks schedule to obtain the
best service unless the organization
interested would be willing to take
care of the total expense for the ev-
ening's program.
Besides the u. S. Department Of
Agriculture there are several film
booking agencies that render goot
service for wide variation il pic
ture programs. Different industrial
firms, such as the automobile manu-
facturers and machine companies al
so have free service on firms only
for transportation costs both ways
These are used quite often and arr
not only instructive and educationa
but entertaining.-Lynn Sheldon
County Agent,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1927-07-27
WILLMAR LEGION
TO GIVE PAGEANT
$50 IN CAST TO DEPICT SERIES
OF HISTORICAL EPISODES ON
AUGUST 2 AND 3. HUNDREDS
TO PARTICIPATE.

The Pageant of Progress" which
depicts series of historical episodes
which have influenced the history OF
the United States, will be presented
August and 8, under auspices Of the
American Legion post and the auxil-
larry at Willmar.
The pageant cast includes about
$50 characters chosen from this Sec
ton of the state. The pageant un-
folds the history from the days OF
Christopher Columbus when he ap-
peared before the Court of Spain to
seek aid in his voyage to the then un-
known America.
From those early days the audi
ence then is carried down to the days
when the spirit of '76" prevailed
and the country was thrown into
revolution against English rule.
The development of the United
States then is shown and the days
when the states were split asunder
by civil strife is again brought forth
in all it's historic details.
Many of the scenes will be por-
trayed through the ballet in which
hundreds of characters will take part.
One of the beauty spots of the pag-
cant, those in charge said, is the
"Fertile Ballet" which shows grow
ing corn and wheat, rain, sunbeams
and a reproduction of rainbow.
In case of rain, the pageant will be
given the first nice evening.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1927-07-27
GUARDS LEAVE FOR
CAMP LORIN CRAY
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the hours of seven and twelve o'clock.
There will be no drill in the afternoon
and the hours will be devoted to
athletics for the enlisted men and the
non-commissioned officers and spec
ialists such as cooks and bakers will
attend schools of instruction.
Governor Christensen has auth
orized the placing of four special
insignia upon Guardsfhen this year.
These honorary insignia include .
medal of valor, a medal Of merit, q
service medal and q good conduct
medal The medal of valor viii be
awarded in the name of the govern
or to each person who, while an Off
Ger or enlisted man of the Minnesota
National Guard, distinguishes himself
beyond the cali Of duty.