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New Britain herald., 1927-11-07
CONNECTICUT MEN TRAVEL 500 MILES
 THROUGH NEW ENGL LAND FLOOD AREAS

Mountaineers hGddled about a stove in a windswept garage nearby told Of q car that attempted 10 go through while a part Of the road was lett. The steering wheel, the front axle, and q door were all that remained afterwards.
 Mountainecrs Doubtful
 One said he had travelled along tho peartfvld river and climbed the mountain to the garage in a car that morning, but doubted there would he enough or the dirt along tIe river left for him 10 go back on. He vol untecrine directions and said. good luck" in a rather doubious tone.
 From DrLry narrow dirt road Id down the mountain and along the D"ortield river to Zoar, and fin ally back to the trail 10 miles be- low at charIomont. Except in few places the road was good. Here and there landslide had fallen over one side Of the road and the other side showed long cracks where it Was slowly dropping into the gorge of tho Deordcld,
 and foamiug streams plunging down rocky beds were taking the road with them in Jumps.
 >ight>ccrS by Hundreds
 From Charlomont to Greenfield, i and south Of Greenfield fields and farm houses could be seen isolated In vast areas of flooded country. | Motorists and pedestrians by the Were out marvelling at the high waters. Then to North and from Northampton to ttolNoke over an inland detour when the state highway dropped | below the surface Of the Connecti- | cut river. Between Holyoko and Springfield another submerged area | Inf another detour into higher country farther from the river. Then | in Springfield itself the roads close 10 the river under water and i'm l passable for automobile traffic.
 West Hartford disclosed another l flood area, and one had to detour | toward Rockville and take the Rockville road back 10 Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-07
Dr. Franklin R. Ccombs
 Receives Loving Gun

pr, Franklin E. cOombS of this city has received a loving cup from in" National Society of Natureopaths in appreciation of his long term of SrrVic" as president Of that organ- iza'iCn Dr toombs served as pres id"nt from 1918 until 1927. resign ing because of couilic' of the So- cio'y's meeting days with other af- 'aIrS in which h" was interested. He IS still in charge of propaganda and r. @lslatilc work.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-07
FIRE BREAKS GUT IN
 VERMONT FLOOD AREA
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At Mount Holly, on the railroad between Ludlow and Rutland. 25 passengers on railroad train. nar- roWly escaped with their lives when the flood swept down on the railroad tracks. The locomotive engineer had just halted his train on piece Of rising ground when the rising wa fers struck lh" road. cutting away the rails in front and from behind The passengers sought safety in farnhouSeS that escaped the torrent and finally made their way out bringing the story Of their escape to Ludlow.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-07
Town in Flames

St. Albans, Nt., Nov. : lP - A large part of the houses in the town of Cambridge. 2O miles east of here. were reported to be in flames at noon today by travellers arriving here at one o'clock. Cambridge was one Of the hardest hit towns in the L2moille river valley during the flood. Help is being sent from here.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-23

are accountable to the American people only for this abominable cruelty"
New Britain herald., 1927-08-23
Asks No Violence

Paris Aug. 2G Pt-LOeuvre in a special edition on the Sacco- Nanzetti executions, said:
 Now that the crime, atrocious, deliberate and refined in its cruelty. has been committed, let us hope it will not serve as a pretext for acts of violence, which would only add to it's useless horror"
 In addition to a manifestation planned by the communists to take place on the boulevards at o'clock tonight, the socialist party is or ganizing "dignified and pacific" manifestation before the American embassy the time of which has not yet been fixed.
 A force of more than a thousand. policemen and infantrymen, was stationed along the streets in the inn mediate vicinity of the embassy buildings. The police gave notice that the slightest disorder would be sternly repressed.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-23

nality she answered the questions which McMurray put to her.
 Neglect of herself and the chil- dren, absence from home at night and cruelty which forced her to leave the film comedian were the burden of her testimony.
 Not a word was mentioned of the sensational charges which she hurl- ed at the screen jester in her di- vorce complaint.
 Gavin McNab, chief of Chaplins quintet of legal advisers, dramati- cally came to the comedian's de- fense in a minute display of oratory. He pictured Chaplin as a dutiful husband and father and as a man whose purse was the object of attack.
 Who steals my purse steals trash" McNab quoted from Shake speare in drawing parallel, but he who robs me of my good name takes that which not enricheth him but makes me poor indeed"
 Mrs. Chaplin came into court with her mother, Mrs. Lillian Spicer. She was smartly attired in black silk, dark bob-haired style hat and big white fur choker.
 Charges Actor Cruel
 The plaintiff testified that she left her husband on advice of phy- sicians when her condition was 'hystericaP' because of cruelty. During the four months she re- mained away from him, Chaplin called on her about once a week. During that time he took her to dinner twice.
 Did he take you out at all ?" McMurray asked.
 "Fery seldom and then he would say that he was taking me out for appearances sake only, he used to say that to all even before I left him."
New Britain herald., 1927-08-23
OUTING FOR ORPHANS
k. of C. and C. ID. of \. to Take Boys and Girls Of Polish lnstitu- tiOn to Lake Compounce Next Thursday.

The annual outing of the orphans at the Polish home, made possible through Daily Council, K. Of C., and Court Columba. Catholic Daughters of America, was postponed last Thursday on account of indictment weather and it will be held this Thursday at Lake Compounce if the weather permits.
 Member of the Catholic Daugh- ters had prepared a large number of lunch boxes last Wednesday night in the k. of C. home on Franklin Square, and these were sent to the orphanage the next day when it was found necessary to postpone the outing.
 The same program will be fol- lowed through Thursday afternoon, when about 130 of the parentless children at the institution will be loaded into special trolley car at 10 o'clock and taken to the by resort. While there, they will have free access to the rides and other pleasures and a program of games and athletic sports will be indulged in.
 The Catholic Daughters will pre- pare another set of lunch boxes for the party. and large number Of the members of the K. of c. and of the sister organization will attend
New Britain herald., 1927-08-23
FALL PROVES FATAL,

Worcester. Mass. Aug. 23 Lp -- George W. Dickinson, S2. one of the best known Odd Fellows in the state, was fatally injured last night when he accidentally stepped into the elevator well in the Odd Eel lows building, where he had been superintendent for the past 20 years. His wife, matron in the building. saw him fall and called assistance.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-23
MRS. CHAPLIN GIVEN DIVORCE AND 2 SONS
Comedian Must Pay Her S625,- I2 900 Property Settlement

Los Angeles, Aug. 2s R-Lita Grey Chaplin was granted an inter- locutory decree of divorce from Charles Spencer Chaplin at a brief court session here Monday after the film comedian had agreed to pay his girl wife $625,000 as a property set clement and grant her permanent custody. of their two small sons.
 Into an hours session of Judge Walter Guerin's court, at which Mrs. Chaplin played the leading part, were rolled the final gestures to the eight months of marital strife. Chaplin was not present.
 A property settlement reached out of court was announced by Ed win E. McMurray. chief counsel for the suing. wife. and Mrs. Chaplin made her own routine case of cruel ty from the witness stand. A few corroborative witnesses were sworn, testified briefly and the decree was granted.
 In Trust For Children
 A year must elapse before the anal decree Is awarded.
 The agreement between Chaplin and his wife provides for the cre- ation of a trust fund of s200,o00 the income to be paid Mrs. Chaplin for the support and education of the children. The principal is to go to the children when the younger at tains the age of 35.
 The trust fund is In addition to the $625.000 Chaplin agreed to pay Mrs. Chaplin. It was understood that Chaplin also agreed to pay $10,000 as expenses of his wife during their separation: s22,ooo as receivers costs and fees; s210o court costs and 5000 a month for the support, maintenance and education of the children for a period of five years pending settling up of the trust fund.
 Mrs. Chaplin will receive s375,000 of the total award at once in cash, reliable reports said, the remainder to be paid her over period of three years as follows:
 On September 1. 1928, s1oo,o00; September 1. 1929. s10O.o0O and on September 1. 1880 the balance of $50,000.
 Mrs. Chaplin Testifies
 Within Is seconds after Judge Guerin had completed reading 9 temporary ruling barring certain testimony McMurray had an- nounced reaching of the settlement and Mrs. Chaplin was on her way to the stand. Rapidly and with fi-
New Britain herald., 1927-08-23
City Items

marriage license was issued to Arthur kahrmann of 23 Paul street and Irene E. Cooper of this city by the city clrk today.
 Humphrey tunes theater pianos advt.
 The attachment of Charles A. Bence against Conrad Cianci has been released, according to a notice filed in the office of the town clerk.
 Frank Rozoski of 143 Belmont street enlisted in the [. s. army through Sergeant William Bullock yesterday. He has been sent to Honolulu to the infantry service.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-23
Runaway Girl Arrested
 In Garb of Young Boy

Boston, Aug. 23 JP)-Dressed as a boy, a girl who described herself as Mildred Miller, 15, daughter of New York cotton broker living at 70 East Ninth street, New York, was taken into custody here today.
 She told police she left the home of an aunt about two weeks ago and came to Boston with another girl. She was held as a runaway child.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-23
Stamford Ex-COuncilman
 Is Dead at Age of 81

Stamford. Conn.,, Aug. 23.-James H. Ferris, former city councilman and veteran merchant, died at his home here today. He was s1 years old. having been born in Green wich in 1S46.
 He had lived most of his life how ever in this city where he estab- lished retail clothing store in 1872. He retired from active business several years ago. As commodore of the Corinthian Yacht club, he is well known among yachtsmen in this vicinity.
 He is survived by widow and one son.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-23
Town Would Ban Ancient
 Bathing Suit Regulations

Beverly, N. J.. Aug. 23 R-Bath- CTS in Beverly want to discard an- cient restrictions and enjoy at least one good swim before summer is gone. Accordingly, the town com missioners today were considering a petition to repeal an ordinance of 1874 which prescribes bathing suits reaching from the neck to the knees"
 The petitioners seek permission to "enjoy a decent and comforta ble swim"
New Britain herald., 1927-08-23
the outing with the children.


 There are about 150 children in the Polish home, but more than 20 of them are infants and will be un- able to enjoy the good times pre- pared Thursday. The party will de- o'clock in the afternoon. The out ing is made possible each year through donations of individual members Of the orders.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-23
endorsements had to be summoned before quiet was restored.

London, Aug. g R-Scotland Yard maintained very strict guard on the American embassy and con- sulate ,'hs morning. Large reserve forces Sere standing by at Scotland Yard and elsewhere ready for any emergency.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-23
American Houses Stoned

Buenos Aires Aug. o3 Rl-Amer- can commercial houses were stoned by mob that got out Of hand early this morning when the news of the electrocution of Sacco and Vanzetti was announced. The crowd had stood guard before a newspaper of flee on the Avenida De Mayo and gave vent to Its feelings immediate ly the paper made it known that the men were dead. The police were powerless to restrain the mob and
New Britain herald., 1927-08-23
Rudolph Valentino
 Died One Year Ago

Rome, Aug. 23 (UP)-The anni- versary of Rudolph Valentino's death was observed today with @ solemn requiem mass in St. Mary Majors. Movie celebrities and crowds of the late actors admirers attended.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-23
Belgian Press Comments

Brussels, Belgium, Aug. 23 pN I.e Peuple. socialist organ, today characterized the execution of Sac co and Vanzetti as "a crime agalnst humanity dictated by class instinct and an erroneous conception of na- tional prestige which is liable to have incalcuable consequences.
 The paper, however, asks Belgian laborites to remain 'calm and cold blooded," contending that the Amerl- can judges in the case henceforth
New Britain herald., 1927-08-23

1n1cense or scented paper burned in the house will keep it free from midges and mosquitoes.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-23
SACC0 MOB RUINS NATIONS PALACE
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in the cafes and on the street cor ners as the Romans commented on the news.
 Thank God it is over. Sacco and Vanzetti can rest peacefully, but we will not forget" said one man, pointing to a copy of Il Trevere. This paper published a large cartoon depicting a rubberneck wagon filled with American tourists passing Rome's palace Of justice, with the caption: Ladies and Gentlemen, This is the Palace of Justice: Back Home the Seats are Electric"
New Britain herald., 1927-08-23
Vienna Shocked

Vienna, Aug. 23 Pl-"The incon- ceivable has happened,' says the Mittag Zeitung today, commenting on the execution of Sacco and Van zetti.
 Now will come riots, bombs and the death of innocents and respon- sibility must be charged to Cover nor Fuller and the other cold hearted judges who were the chief actors in the most shocking drama since the World war" the paper de- clared
Evening star., 1927-09-15
$4,000 IN JEWELRY
CONE;;SEEK CARRIER
Pushcart Man Disappears
While Taking Samples to
Store for Salesman.

Intrusting $4,000 worth of jew
elry to a colored >pushcart man whom
he had never seen before. Albert NJ.
Stern of New York. for 2S years
tewelry salesman, reported to police
yesterday that his jewelry samples
and pushcart man had disappeared
somewhere between Ninth ana
streets and Seventh street.
No trace of the missing jewelry
had been discovered this morning,
although local detectives. aided ny
Pinkerton men who are retained by
the jewelers. Protective Union, were
searching diligently for a young, nat
fily dressed colored man who had
been hil ed to carry the jeWelry sam
ples to the various stores at which
they were shown,
JeweIry Insured.
The iewelry. consisting of 200
gold and diamond rings and 300
watches. some of their cases dia-
mond studded. is covered fully by
insurance. Mr.. Stern said. protect
ing his firm. Untermeyer- Robbins &
Co, manufacturers and importers of
jewelry, against loss. He has been a
salesman for that firm for the past
IL years, he said. and was connect
ed similarly with other concerns
for II years previously.
Mr.. Stern, who is stopping at the
Harrington Hotel, stated that none
of the regular colored sample car
-iers, investigated by the manage
ut of the hotel and of proved re-
Inability, were available. but that one
Of the regulars" obtained another
eushcart man for him.
re watches and rings were packed
I'm rc3r brown cowhide bags. They
rere loaded on the pushcart and made
Eele trip TO an F street jeweler with
ksst nishap. After exhibiting his sam
kfes there Mr.. Stern directed his sam
k.Ee carrier to proceed to a store on
Seventh street.
The pushcart man was on the south
side of F street, making his way east
in the traffic as the salesman walked
on the north side of the street, accom-
panied by local jeweler. AS he reach
ed the corner of Ninth and + streets,
Mr.. Stern said. he observed his man
awaiting a chance to push his cart
containing the samples across Ninth
street He has not seen man or jewels
since, he said.
Empty Pushcart Found.
Arriving at the Seventh street store
he did not feel alarmed when several
minutes passed and his samples had
not appeared, feeling that they had
been delayed in the traffic. After
considerable interval, however, he be-
came worried, but thought that the
pushcart man might have mistaken
his directions and gone to an estab-
iishment of a somewhat similar name
Rs that on Seventh street, but located
On F street. After visiting that place
he found no sign of his samples and
FASTENED back to the hotel, thinking
that the negro might have forgotten
his directions and returned to head
quarters. Failing to find him. he turn
ed the case over to police. The aban-
doned pushcart was found empty at
Twelfth and G streets.
The man who had obtained the dis
appearing pushcart man for Stern
went voluntarily to police headquar-
ters to assist in the search.
Evening star., 1927-09-15
HOLD-UP ON BUS NETS
TRIO $4,000 IN GEMS
Young Bandit Passengers Seize
jewelers. Case, Escaping
in Auto.

By the Associated Press.
CLEVELAND, September 15.-Three
young bandits yesterday held up a
ICleveland-Akron bus on Brecksville
road in Summit County, and escaped
with $50, 900 in gems, which they took
from n New York jeweler. They
boarded the bus at Lkron. according
to Robert d. Myers, the driver. Twen-
ty minutes later one of the men
walked forward and commanded him
to stop, Myers said. The driver
brought the coach to stop when he
felt a gun pressed against his ribs.
A second bandit leveled a gun at
Leonard Heine. partner in a New
York jewelry firm. The third member
of the trio covered the score or more
of passengers in the bus No one was
molested except Heine, however.
The jeweler had been calling on Gus
toners in Akron. When he boarded
the bus he took his sample case inside
with him. refusing to leave it in the
luggage carrier.
The robbers searched Heine quickly.
One of them picked up the sample
case and darted from the bus. fol-
lowed by his two companions.
The trio escaped in an automobile,
which had followed the bus from
Akron.
Evening star., 1927-09-15
SERVES FIVE COLLEGES.
Woman Holds Posts on Governing
Boards In Kansas.

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
Topeka, Kans.-Many a man feels
proud if he attains the distinction Of
becoming a member of the governing
body of one college. But q Kansas
woman, Mrs. j. S. Patrick, is a regent
for five institutions of higher learn
ing, two of them the largest in her
State.
Mrs. Patrick is the only woman
member of the Kansas board of
regents that controls the policies of
the University of Kansas, the Kansas
State Agricultural College, and three
State Teachers Colleges.
She is the wife Of Satanta, Kans..
business man.
Evening star., 1927-09-15
FIVE COUNCILMEN JAILED
Pittsburgh Suburb Liquor Scanda.
Brings Sentences.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, September Is
R.-Five councilmen of Homestead,
Pittsburgh suburb. were sentenced
to serve year and day each in the
Atlanta Penitentiary on charges of
conspiracy to violate the prohibition
law by Federal Judge r. M. Gibson
today Two other men, alleged boot
leggers, were given Is months each in
the Federal prison.
The councilmen, along with several
other men. were convicted after SEN
sational trial which involved charges
of rum ring" operating in the near.
by steel town. A farewell banquet
was held last night for the borough
officials, President Klein, George Nc.
Laughlin, Samuel T. Morgan. John H.
Richards and James L. Oates.
Evening star., 1927-09-15
SIX FREED ON BOND.
Seven Indicted on Fraud Charge in
Bank Failure.

YORK. S. c., September Is R).-
Six of the seven persons indicted
Tuesday by the York County grand
jury for varying forms Of fraud in
connection with the failure in Janu.
ary of the Citizens Bank and Trust
Co. Of Rock Hill. gave bond here
Yesterday in the sum of $4,000 each.
Those arranging bond are J. w
O'Neal, president of the defunct
bank; John r. Shurley, vice presi
dent; w. b. Klugh, cashier; d. G.
Johnson and w. r. Armstrong. di.
rectors. and w. w. Bradley. former
State bank examiner. The one who
has not vet arranged bond is j
Thompson Brown.
BY agreement between Solicitor j.
Lyles Glenn and counsel for the de
PENDANTS. all the cases have been
continued to the November term.
Evening star., 1927-09-15
Old Town Wakes Up.
of the Associated Pres

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
RAGUSA, Dalmatia. Ragusa,
walled and battlemented old town dat
ing from the seventh century, has be-
come modern watering place. The
town once had the reputation of being
the sleepiest, LATEST place in the world.
Today the square is crowded with
Germans
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22

FOR RENT--Bungalow rooms, bath.
large sun parlor and garage; all con-
veniences. Inquire 6 S. Hampton CT.
Phone 216-R. If
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22
pLEAsAnIvlLLE

Before buying a home, see this
new modern twe-story stucco bun
galow on corner lot, 37hsx125 it.
Seven rooms and bath, including a
large sun parlor SKIS, with cen
ter front door entrance, hot water
heat, electric and gas; a large spa
cious cement basement; has mod
ern drainage. On main street,
with sidewalk and curb and all
modern improvements. in finest
section of Pleasantville. Built of
the best material, by the best me-
chanics, days work. Large spa
cious rooms, southern and western
exposure, therefore insuring light
and cheerful rooms Terms to suit
purchaser Apply to Owner,
CHARLES CELoNA
201 N. New Road, PIeasantville
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22

On Monday. May End. 1927, at the
hour of 5 o'clock p NJ. at Council
Chambers. City Hall, Pleasantviile, Nj,
Common Council of Pleasantville, N.
j., will receive bids fer the furnishing
OF units and lights and the necessary
maintenance Of the same for the IL
Illumination of the public highways and
other places in the City of Pleasant
willie for the term Of five 81 years
from and after the 18th day of June.
1897. Bidders must submit sealed
bids. together with a certified check
in the sum OF $500. made payable to
Nehemiah Andrews, City Clerk, at
tached to the outside of said bids.
The successful bidder viii be required
TO furnish a bond with some surety
company authorized to do business in
the State of New Jersey, to be approx
ed by Common Council in the sum OF
ten thousand dollars ($10,000), and to
execute contract for said work. Form
of bond and contract may be examin-
ed at the office of the City Clerk.
1 The City OF Pleasantvile reserves
the right to reject any or all bids
Signed: NEHEMIAH ANDREWS,
City Clerk of PIeasantvilie, N ].
Daylight Saving Time.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22
PROPOSALS.

2 Sealed bids or proposals for the con-
struction of 'cHrbs and sidewalks on
any of the streets or avenues of the
City of Absecon. for the year ending
December 81. 1927. will be received by
the Common Council of the City Of
Abseeon, when called for by the Pres
ident during a meeting of that body
to be held May II, 1927. at p NJ,
at Council Chambers. City OF Absecon.
N. J.
All bids must be accompanied by a
certified check drawn to the order of
the City Treasurer OF the City of ABB
secon. for the sum of Five Hundred
Dollars ($500J.
Specifications on file at the City
Clerks Office
4 Council reserves the right to reject
any or all bids. Surety Company bond
in the sum of the full amount of the
contract will be required.
BY order of Common Council.
SAMUEL JOHNSON,
CITY Clerk
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-22
Twain Reuision No Good

Mark Twaln's first draft of tom
Sawyer" with his letter to his pub
Usher, is still preserved and shows
that the humorist made many al
terations before submitting the
story. One interesting deietion is
a phrase from the episode of the
poodle that sat down on the pinch
bug Tom released in church dur
ing a dull sermon. When the pinch
bug clamped on, the dog fled yelp-
ing, but it was originally written
that the poodle was ''fiercely ex-
pressing at one end the woe that
was torturing the other"