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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-25
ALL TYPES FOUND
IN CITY SERVICE
Reaction Of Election on Office
Holders Interesting Study

In the conduct Of municipal at
fairs. there is offered the public an
excellent opportunity to observe the
characters and qualifications Of the
men who hold public office, and
their reaction when they find them
selves removed from the midst Of
the large number of private citizens
and placed in position, however
important or relatively minor.
among the powers that be-" OF
course, the great majority of resi-
dents of New Britain. or any other
city or town, does not take the time
to make this observation. which
actually is study in psychology. but
those who are posted, either
through necessity or hobby. on the
matters affecting the public. are
authority for the declaration that
election or appointment to seats
among the mighty" does not have
a stereotyped effect on all who are
chosen.
Some councilmen. for instance, go
about the business Of the office with
great Importance and dignity. They
have probably been elected after
contests in the primary of the par
ty with which they are registered,
and have therefore the opportunity
Of noting their comparative standing
with other candidates in their ward.
Possibly they took occasion. during
the campaign to declare their stand
on certain measures in public ad-
dresses or through the mails and
therefore feel that the voters are
watching them to note with what
degree Of consistency they are re-
naming close to their recent declar-
atoms.
The reports to the common coun-
ell must be seemed very closely for
errors or examples of questionable
policy on the part OF commissions or
committees. Bills for ss.4s and
1852 must be questioned. Small
amounts. true. but If someone is
wasting the public funds. it is the
business Of the common council to
find out and plug the leak. and
these new members are duty bound
to attend to It A 100000 bond is
sue? Oh. we'll. say nothing about
that. Know what /. Is about? Well.
no. but mona Of the older members
are questioning It. and II new
member makes himself conspicuous
by asking an explanation. someone
might smoker and. well, let 1t go.
The rest are keeping quiet about 1t.
and anyway. the newspaper tomor-
row will probably have something
to say about the money being voted
and then the reason for 1t can be
lea armed.
Without overdrawing the picture.
it is said to be a fact that many
council members serve term after
term in the manner describe d. and
know slightly more about the af-
fairs Of the city on stepping out Of
the council than they knew when
originally elected. but their dignity
they never lessen and their feeling
of Importance never leaves them.
They enjoy bling referred to by the
title OF their position. and il they
do nothing else in their official
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-25
STOCKED NAMED

Hartford. June % R - Robbins
B. Stocked, state commissioner OF
motor vehicles, has accepted the in
vitation of Secretary OF Commerce,
Hoover to serve on national COM
mittee which will study city traffic
problems. The committee will hold
its first meeting in Detroit. Michi-
gan. on July 6.
Commissioner Stocked has played
an eminent role for many years In
his work of studying traffic prob
lens of Connecticut and in effective
ly planning ways and means Of re-
ducing accident hazards on the state
highways.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-25

capacity. they see to It that not q
penny of the pubic funds goes into
an undeserving pocket, unless, Of
course, the penny Is accompanied
by a few hundred thousands Of its
kind.
On the other hand. there are
members who. while possessing the
qualifications of competent public
officials. flee to the protecting cover
of private citizenship the moment
their period Of membership ends.
and. having arrived there, thank
their lucky stars their term Of Of
flee did not have longer to run. Ask
them why they did not seek re-
election and they will probably have
something to say about press Of
private business" like the work but
have not the time" etc. when. as
matter of fact. the real reason Is
that they were so taken back by the
attitude of certain other members
that they could not bear to continue
in their company.
Some members are said to show
little concern about matters in gen.
eral until there Is mention made Of
the salary question. and then they
are very active. They know to the
penny the hourly rate Of every city
employe and they either lean over
backwards to point out how mig
gardly it Is or they shout from the
housetops OF the days when" such
and such an official was glad to be
paid much less salary on some 9TH
err position. Often, however, mem
bers who fear criticism for their
stand on the salary or other mat
tiers. remain quiet while the discus
sion is being held. and then vote
with the chorus In the hope that
they may be unobserved.
There have been councilmen and
aldermen in New Britain who we're
so interested in the welfare Of the
city that they neglected their own
business to a. large extent. possibly
to their sorrow in later years. Men
Of this type. actua'nd only by mo-
tives of an honorable and unselfish
nature. have given much to the city
without expe citing anything in re-
turn. the while they exercised great
restraint and control Of their angry
passions as they looked on and saw
their efforts being defeated through
picayune politics.
Investigations have been favorites
with certain OF the city fathers, ac-
cordng to the records OF common
council doings Of the past decade,
which show that at meeting after
meeting, committees were appointed
to look into the ACCESSIBILITY" or
take up the matter all of which
caused great flurries Of excitement
about city hall at the time only to
peter out as the committees labored
en- In the shadows OF other vents
of more interest and importance.
Meetings at which a few members
made practically every motion and
in every other way dominated the
gathering are recalled by citizens
whose interest kept them close to
council has been in existence in
this city in years but had one or
more members who could be de-
pended on to provide most Of the
verbal fireworks, while it is also a
fact that practically every group Of
city fathers since consolidation of
the town and city government has
been featured by silent members
or groups. ..,...
On the whole. the calibre, tenn
permanent. and general type Of
council personnel does not change
from year to year In years zone
by there have been leaders who
practically carried on the legislative
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CITY COURT JUDGMENTS.

The following judgments have
been rendered by Judge William c.
Hungerford OF the city court:
Katherine Yaros against Jerry
Yaros, for the plaintiff in the
amount OF s2.gao. Lawrence J. Go
lon for the plaintiff.
Alcide J. Derry ct al against Simon
Koplowitz ct ux. for the plaintiff IN
the amount Of $7S6.16. foreclosure.
Eonald Gaffney for plaintiff.
Charles Lafamme ct Tx against
Giovanni Sara. for the plaintiff in
re presented the plaintiff
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-25
THREE KILLED m CRAait &

Bedford. Ind. Juno Is U1TAheA
persons were killed early yesterday
afternoon when their automobile was
struck by a Baltimore and Ohio
passenger train near Huron. Ind.
The automobile was dem olished and
the bodies were badly mangled. The
dead. a young woman and . elder.
ty couple. have not been Identified,
but 1t is believed they were from
Robinson. Ill.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-25
IN GuLFoRD ACCIDENT

New Haven, June % P-Caught
in the wreckage of his automobile
which was overturned when 1t col
lided with another machine. Ray
mond NJ. Sarles. 40, Of this city. a
salesman for Bronson Townsend Co..
was killed almost instantly in Gull
ford last night. The second ma
chine was operated by Charles Fra
Eier Of Middletown.
Sarles suffered a fractured skull
and a broken neck. None of the
other occupants of either car was
hurt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-25
OFFICERS

J. E. Cooper, President
W. E. Atwood, Vice-President and Treasurer
Frank G. Vibberts, Secretary
Walter Meyer, Assistant Treasurer
, 1927-02-07

The schooner 'Brazo Ca"ozon" left
here on Saturday afternoon for Fajardo,
Porto Rico, with so head of horned
cattle.
, 1927-02-07
LOCAL


The schooner 'Brazo Y Ca"ozon'' left
here on Saturday afternoon for Fajard0,
Porto Rico, with so head Of horned
cattle.
PASSENGERS by the $. s. ''Catherine''
February 9Th and 9Th: From San Juan
p. R.-Judce A, Stakeman, Jose B. Cir
Guns, Ralph NJ. Skeoch, William E.
Hatcher, Ethel MosteIIer. Miss o. Stake
man, Bodil Seedorff, Mrs. Annie Seedorff,
Miguel Mier, Einar Rasmussen and
Catherine Rasmussen.
From ST. Fhomas DR.. Garrett Larke-
que, Mrs. Mary A. Nolan. Earl Mel
thropp, Juan Rivera, Gereid E. Huston,
Francisco Jimenez, Knud Schneider,
George Stridiron, Leslie Merle, Eric
Bough, Axle Muckle, Anton Teytaud,
Licquit Gerard, Eldred Benjamin, BassiI
Messer, Wilfrod James, Oago Clindenin,
Joseph Klyvert, Charles Lenhardt, Wal
lace Phairce, Charles Thompson, Carl
Schou, Casandra Schou, Mrs. ROsalina
Chimney. Lecia Chimney, Didlitfe Chin
merry, Mrs. Eugene Forde, Lelas Forde
and OIric Forde.
ForSt. Thomas-Rev. Fr. Francis Clair.
Judge James C. Fox. Lieut.. CoTdr.
Willard Pollard, Lieut.. Comdr. G. Ney-
man and Miss Betty Neyman.
For Porto Rico-Manuel F.. Avella,
Rev. FIR. Joseph StoIz, Rev. FIR. John
O'Leany, Rev. FIR. Mark DaCosta, Gallo
tine Rosario, Alex, Milmon, Louisa E.
Lewis and Miriam Gordon.
The first instalment Of 1.-THE s~tupendous
fifteen chapter serial entitled The Hope
Diamond Mystery will be screened in
the Christiansted Theatre this evening
Judging from the fine synopsis present
ed it is a foregone conclusion that this
picture is capable OF holding the crowd
thrilled with excitement from start to
finish.
, 1927-02-07
PRESS BULLETIN:

PRESS BULLETIN:
(ARtjgua Magnet. Jan, 22Qd, 1877
London, Jan. 18.-An English man
employed by a Marconj Company has in
vented a method Of transmission which
is regarded as a significant development
in the evolution Of wireless telegraphy
and which is claimed will dispense with
the keyboard operators, reduce the posi-
biiity Of errors and save. time and
money.
Toxic. Jan. 17.-Whan the Diet re-
assemblies tomorrow Foreign Minister
Shidehari is expected to deliver d speech
in which he will outline a definite and
important attitude toward China. If
the Opposition attempts to make an as
sault upon the Government, Premier
WakatsuKi is expected to pror0gue the
Diet until the funeral of Emperor Y0s-
HIST February z, and then dissolve the
body, I
New York, Jan. Accommodation
with Hankow cut off on Saturday when
service on all lines north of Kiukinag
was interrupted has been restored.
Ottawa, Jan. IT, Canada today wired
ilEi DlIiGidl IUl@l d-uidSiOlo ~ GIOl 20
Young, winner OF Saturdays swim
ming contest from Catalina Island to
California. In his message to Young,
Premier King states, Canada is proud
of you, and the honour which you have
brought to U country as the winner of
the William WrigIey, ir., Purse, to be
given to first swimmer to cross the San
Pedro Channel. On behalf Of the Gov
eminent, and Of Canada your fellow
citizens from one end of the Dominion
to the other, | extend to you heartiest
congratulations and best wishes for the
future.
Picking, Jan. 17.-Hostility toward
foreigners seemed today 10 be gather
ing momentum. according to dispatches
from widely separated sections relating
to anti-foreign agitation and violence.
The Northern AID Southern factions
announced similar programmes for eradl-
cation of foreign influence and rights
in China as means OF ralIyIng adher-
ents to their cause.
London, Jan. 17.-No necessary pre-
paratjon wall be neglected Tor defence
Of British nationals and property IN
China This was the policy determined
upon at a Cabinet Council today. The
situation was discussed by the Cabinet
for nearly three hours. Another Coun-
Gil will be held in a day or lwo when
further advices will be available from
the British Minister to China. 1t is
, 1927-02-07

Slcal comedy cn0FuS.
New York.-The Baseball magnets
agree on 1927 schedules to open the sea
son on April twelfth.
New York. George Bernard Shaw
seeks injunction to prevent the publica-
ton of letters written in 1902 to friend
who now seeks to include them in a book
wiAout deletion Of passages obviously
improper for publication.
London The jury refuses the libel
award to the author whose remarks or
the personal character of William Ste
Wart Gladstone provoked the famous
8tatesman's son to call the writer a COW
ard and foul fellow, The jury said, that
the elder Gladstone's character had been
entirely vindicated.
Rome. Premier MussOIini has pro.
posed a measure which would make pos
sibIa the removal from the Council of
State of anti Fascist members.
Shanghai The Cantonese armies have
forced a rs mile withdrawal Of the Chi
nese defenders of Shanghai. No forces
are aligned for iminent struggle which
may determine the possession Of the city,
Lima The United States army good
will flyers has arrived.
San Diego.-The transport "Chumont''
sailed with 1900 marines for Guam to re-
port directly to Admiral Williams,
Commander Of the Asiatic fleet at Shang-
hal. A force of $50 marines has been
ordered from the Philippines to Shanghai.
Shanghai.-Chapge Kai Shek, Com
mander of the Cantonese armies has been
reported seriously Ill,
Berlin. The New Marx Government,
despite its nationalist members, reafirms
devotion to Weimar constitution of re-
public, but acrimonious debate by mon
archist threatens difficulties in parIiment-
airy alignment.
Keywest The United States Subma-
rine S-21, ~maneuvering near Dry Ioftu
gas, collided with the Steamer 'BIrkea-
head" No damage to either vessels.
New York Mmle. Suzzane LengIen
viii carry back approximately 100. 600
dollars fruits Of her American pro-tennis
tour, but the United States and French
taxes will make heavy incoads.
Los Angeles. -Lita Grey Chaplin has fill
ed n0n-suppOrt suit against Charlie Chap
lin from whom she sought divorce pro-
ceedings, initiated three weeks ago.
Lisbon The revolutionary movements
in OpoTtO has taken government troops to
put d0Wn the garrison munity League Of
Nations reported that the developments
are being watched closely,
Chicago BOttler's convention told
United States consumed one billion bot.
ties Of ginger ale n 1926.
The Washington times., 1927-12-28
BELLEAUWOOD
MEMORIAL
BENEFIT
Will Be Held at New
Madrillon in Exotic
Setting

A TEA dance for the Belleau
IA Wood Memorial Association
will be given at the new Madrillon
restaurant, in the Washington
Building, tomorrow afternoon.
Tables accommodating parties Of
four, six or eight will be placed
in the boxes or scattered pic
turesquely through the rooms
and many have already been re-
served. In addition to general
dancing there will be some spe-
cial entertainment features pre-
sented by Peter Borras. Bridge
tables will be available for those
wishing to enjoy n game of cards.
The tea dance which IL to be
given from 4 to Z o'clock will be
particularly attractive against the
colorful and exotic background
furnished by the decorations Of
the Madrillon.
Among the prominent washing
ton women who have reserved box
tables are Mrs. Henry Dimoek,
Mrs. William Corcoran EuStis.
Mrs. John Fl. Gibbons, Mrs. Jacob
L. Loose, Mrs. Thomas w. Phil.
lips, Mrs. Stephen Slocum. Mrs.
Richard Townsend. Mrs. Harold
Walker and Mrs. Charles Bough-
ton Wood.
Lieut.. Francis Grazing will head
a group of White House aides
who will attend and is chairman
of the mems floor committee.
CONGRESSIONAL children un-
~ der IA years OF age will
frolic tomorrow afternoon from
to s o'clock at the Congressional
Club at the annual children's
party given by the members of
the club. In addition to the chill
dren of Congress several of tha
children of diplomats will also be
present.
Jean Kincheloe. daughter Of
Representative and Mrs. David H.
Kincheloe, will give soms special
dances. Santa Claus will drop in
there will be other features Of
entertainment.
y 4
Major and Mrs. Ennals Wagga.
man will give a supper party
this evening and have sent
out invitations New Year for a
tea next Sunday afternoon.
Ogden II. Hammond, American
Ambassador to Spain, arrived in
Washington this morning from
his home in Bernardsville, New
Jersey. and is a guest at the
Mayflower.
Mrs. John Allan Dougherty will
entertain at dinner this evening
in her home on r Street.
The Washington times., 1927-12-28
Natalie Hdn1mond'S
"One Man" Exhibition
PropeS Interesting
NATALIE HAMMOND made

NATALIE HAMMOND made
~ her debut yesterday after.
noon as an artist in many media.
The presentation of her work
took place at the Gordon Dun.
thorne Galleries at a private
showing to which were invited
representatives from the various
strata of Washington Society and
art critics.
There were general surprise
and enthusiasm for the ability
displayed by the young artist in
the numerous examples of her
varied art. There are ~ pieces
In which no less than six phases
of expression in art are demon.
strated. all reaching a high mark.
There are a, number of the
illuminated initials which brought
Natalie her first fame several
months ago when one of them
was accepted for exhibition by
the Royal Society of Miniature
Painters, Sculptors and Gravers
in London.
There are five Washington
street scenes, which attracted
particular attention, done in
style that can best be described
as pseudo.etchings, or imitation
dry-point, in sepia tones.
Natalie's brother Richard Ham
mond-who won fame several
years ago in the world of SYM
phony music-and John Hays
Hammond, jr.. world famous in.
ventor, were in Washington yes.
terday for the occasion.
The exhibition will be open to
the public throughout the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Finley Shepard,
of New York, accompanied by
their children, Miss Olivia M.
Shepard, Miss Helen A. Shepard
and Finley Jay Shepard, are in
Washington for a few days and
are guests at the Mayflower.
Miss Lottie M. Grenacher. of
Hollywood, Cal, is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Ernest A. Sikken, of
EdmonstOn, Md.
Miss Edith Ethel Coombs,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
A. Coombs. has returned to her
home in Chevy Chase after spend
ing several months in Coral
Gables, Fla, as the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Kenneth Mills.
The Washington times., 1927-12-28
The Chief Justice
And Mrs. Taft Have
Guests for Holiday

HHIEF JUSTICE AND MRS.
~ TAFT have as guests their
son.in-law and daughter. Prof. and
Mrs. Frederick johnson Manning,
and their small daughter. Helen,
who have arrived from their home
in Bryn Mawr for a holiday visit.
Carolyn Manning, the baby Of the
family, remained in Bryn Mawr
with her nurse.
THE PRESIDENT AND MRS.
Il COOLIDGE have az their
guests Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Chandler Christy, who arrived at
the White House yesterday.
The Ambassador of Italy and
Donna Antonietta de Martino are
in Atlantic City to remain several
days. They made the trip by
motor.
THE Ambassador of Cuba and
l. Nine. Ferrara wilt leave Wash
ington tonight on their way to
Havana, where they will remain
for several weeks.
The Minister Of Greece and
Nine. Simopoulos will entertain at
dinner tomorrow and will also
have guests dining with them on
New Year eve.
X y
The Bulgarian Minister and
Nine. Radewa have as their guests
Ivan Bagaroff. former deputy
of the Royal Bulgarian Parlia.
ment, and Mrs. Bagaroff, who are
visiting in Washington.
~
THE Minister Of Egypt and
l. Nine. Samy Pasha will enter.
tain at dinner this evening in
compliment to Senator and Mrs.
George H. Moses.
The Washington times., 1927-12-28
Instrumental Clubs
Of Harvard VIII
Give Recital

IN the garden of the Mayflower
i Hotel a representative audience
will gather Thursday evening 10
hear the concert to be given by
the Instrumental Clubs of Har-
ward University. The clubs will
arrive in Washington Thursday
afternoon on their homeward
swing from the Christmas tour.
which will have taken them TO
Cincinnati, st. Louis, Nashville,
Atlanta and Augusta, Ga, and
Pinehurst, n. c. The members
of the clubs are being extensively
entertained during their trip.
Mrs. Walter /. Mccoy, wife of
the Chief Justice Of the Supreme
Court of the District OF Columbia.
and president of the Harvard
Club of Washington, IL among
the women who are to serve az
patronesses for the event in
Washington. In addition to those
already announced, the list Of
patronesses includes Mrs. Asaph
Hall, Mrs. Henry B. s. Learned.
Mrs. r. Ross Perry and Mrs.
Cabot Stevens.
Miss Marian Cameron and Miss
Anabelle Tufts, of Yakima, Wash,
are guests of Senator and Mrs.
Wesley L. Jones at their apart
ment in the Hotel Roosevelt. At
the close OF the holidays, Miss
Cameron and Miss Tufts will go to
Boston,.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Thomas
Mann will be at home next Sun.
day afternoon, New Year Day.
The Washington times., 1927-12-28
Diplomatic Dinner
Last Epening at
venezuelan ENJOYS

THE Minister of Venezuela and
i Nine. Grisanti entertained at
dinner last evening at the lega.
ton on Sixteenth Street. Their
guests were the Minister of
Panama and Nine. Alfaro. the
minister of Honduras, Luis B0.
gran; the Minister of Salvador
and Nine. Lima. the Minister OF
Nicaragua and Nine. Cesar, DR..
Juan V. Ramirez, Charge DAT
faires ad interim of Paraguay
and Nine. Ramirez, DR.. and Mrs.
Esteban Gil Borges. the Coun.
selor Of the Cuban Embassy and
Nine. Altunaga, the Secretary of
the Legation of Panama and
Nine. Chevalier and Mile. Gri-
santi, daughter of the hosts.
Mrs. Geneva Dunham entertain
ed IA guests at dinner last night at
the Willard.
The Washington times., 1927-12-28
TN.
SPOTLIGHT
TODAY
Parties for Group a Fea-
ture of Holiday
Season

DEAR ADMIRAL AND MRS.
~ DAVID w. TAYLOR are
presenting their daughter, Miss
ImOgens Taylor, at a reception
and tea this afternoon from 4:3O
to Z o'clock at the Washington
Club. Admiral and Mrs. Taylor
and their daughter will receive in
the drawing room and the ball.
room adjoining will be used for
dancing.
The debutapte is wearing white
fulle-a period model-and Is
carrying gardenias. Mrs. Taylor
is gowned in black satin made on
straight lines and with draperies
of tulle.
In the group Of ladies' assisting
Mrs. Taylor in receiving are Mrs.
r. H. Mistretta, Mrs. Charles H.
LeFevre. Mrs. John A. Lejeune.
Mrs. Delos A. Blodgett, Mrs.
Arthur Macarthur. Mrs. A. A. Will
lard, Mrs. Horace Macfarland and
Mrs. Robert j. Holmes.
Miss Taylor has assisting her,
Miss Jeanette Hume. Miss Hes.
ter Ann LeFevre, Miss Florence
Wetherill, Miss Peggy BGrch,
Miss Harriet Carter. Of Warren
ton, Va, and Miss Ann Curd, OF
Richmond, Va. Miss Carter and
Miss Curd are visiting Miss Tay.
lor for a few days.
Miss Taylor and her assistants
will go to the dinner being given
by Mr.. and Mrs. H. Prescott Cat.
ley for Miss Florence Wetherill
and later to the dance at the
Mayflower to be given for Miss
Wetherill by DR.. and Mrs. +. Il.
Mistretta.
nR. AND MRS. F. II. MIS-
~ TRETTA will give = small
dance tonight at the Mayflower
for Mrs. Mistretta's debutante
daughter, Miss Florence Wetherill,
the guests being all young people.
Supper will be served at midnight
in the Chinese room, with the ball
room reserved for dancing. Miss
Wetherill has for her guest her
cousin, Mrs. A. X. J. wilkins, of
Southern Pines, n, c.
ThiSls pre-debut party for Miss
Wetherill. who will not be formally
presented to society until late in
January. DIR. and Mrs. Mistretta
have a new home at 2S71 Wood
land Drive, which has long been
a'building, and into which they
expect to move in a week or ten
days. AS soon as they are settled,
they will give reception-a
housewarming at which Miss
Wetherill will make her debut.