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New Britain herald., 1927-01-03
QUAKE DAMAGE IN
CAL. over MILLION
No Deaths or Serious Injuries
Are Reported

CaleXico, Cal, Jan. 8 Pl-The rap
of workmen's hammers supplanted
the ominous. rumble of earthquakes
today as CaleXico and its sister city,
MeXicali, across the international
boundary in Lower California, be-
gan to repair damage aggregating
almost s1,000,000 wrought by tenn
Day and continued intermittently
until yesterday.
Rehabilitation started yesterday
as workmen mingled with the
crowds Of sghtseers who poured
into the shaken cities from other
points of the Imperial Valley and as
far away as Los Angeles. Removal
of debris from the streets was the
first step taken.
Work will begin in earnest tomor-
row with the arrival of the Califor-
MIA housing commissioner, who will
make the first official survey of
damage and decree which buildings
are to be condemned. There is
some variance in the unofficial eS-
Inmates of the damage. The Calex-
leo Chamber of Commerce placed
it at S250,000, while q. d. Agnew,
police commissioner and building
contractor, estimated 100000 loss
from the quake, not including fire
losses. This, with minor damages
not reported, is expected to bring
the total to nearly million dollars.
Minor quakes which came at reg
ular intervals yesterday did not
directly increase the property loss.
although one Of them may have
been responsible for fires which
broke out in MeXicali destroying
buildings valued at $4,000. A short
time later a fire threatened a CAL
exico hotel when a stove tipped over.
Volunteers Joined the firemen in ex-
tinguishing the flames. while guests
already clothed to flee any major
shake, hurried out of the building.
Civilian guards and police in Cal
exico and the military in Mexicai
have been effective in preventing
any looting. The lone case reported
was a Mexican youth who was ar
rested as he attempted to take a
few bottles Of perfume. Mexicali
was put under martial law.
The remarkable feature Of the
tremors, according to persons who
have studied earthquakes and who
have hurried to the scene. has been
that despite crumbling walls and
toppled chimneys. and the fact that
the first and most severe shocks
came during the height OF New
Year revelry, there has been no
deaths or serious injuries.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-03
Mans Shop

M EMS FLANNELETTE
! PAJAMAS of medium
! weight, in attractive
striped patterns and color
. combinations. $1.49
WOOL HALF HOSE attrac-
i lively patterned with rayon
4 threads, in smart color
4 combinations. soc
WOOL W1NDBREAKERS
/ for sports wear. Of wool
\ plaids, browns, blues,
/ greens, and grays. Regular
! ly $3.50, $500 and $500.
! 1.3 Off
DUOFOLD UNDERN EAR,
!. all wool, with inner lining
}. of cotton. Ankle length,
| long sleeves. The $3.50
I and $3.50 numbers.
y IL Price
MEMS UNION SUITS of
cotton and wool mixtures,
| in natural color, long
l sleeves, ankle length,
i Sligo
SILK HALF HOSE in fancy
cross stripe patterns, also
Rayon and silk hose. re-
duced to 3 Prs. $l.O0
Steigcr's-Maln Floor
New Britain herald., 1927-01-03
DEMOCRATS Begin
TALK ABOUT 1928
Smith Willing to Be Candidate
Of Party

New York, Jan. 3 P-Democra-
tic presidential prospects were CIV
en- considerable attention today by
New York papers.
Friends of Gov. Alfred E. Smith
have already begun to form alliances
with party leaders in various parts
of the country as an aid to his presi-
Dental ambitions, the Times says.
Such move has been made nee
essary, 1t says, because of the gov
ernor's apparent unwillingness to
further his own candidacy. Con-
ferences accordingly have been held,
many OF them at the National Dem
ocratic club here, and according to
the governors supporters, movement
for his nomination has gained i'm
petus in many parts of the country.
and especially since his fourth cleo
ton.
Governor Smith, in his fourth in
augural address at Albany on New
Years Day said:
II have no idea of what the flu
ture has in store for me. Every
body else in the United States has
some notion of this except myself.
No man would stand before an as
semblage like this and say he was
not receptive to the highest office n
the gift of the people. But | will
1t except to give to the people of
this state the kind and character of
Service that will make me deserve
It if I ever get it,
His friends here believe his dec
laration to be sincere, the Times
Bays. Because of that sincerity the
governor has refused many invita-
lions to speak in other states, and
Is expected to continue TO do so.
The governor" says the Times,
lis reported to have strong support
In California, Gavin McNab, 1sidor
Dockweier, national committeeman.
and former United States Senator
James S. Phelan, who nominated
Mr.. McAdoo at the 1924 convention,
being cassed as his friends
The indications now are, the
Times says, that Smiths supporters
In California will insist upon an I'M
pledged and uninstructed delegation
and, failing to get an agreement TO
that effect from w. G. McAdoo's
supporters, will put Governor
Smiths name on the primary ballot
In California in direct fight
against Mr.. McAdoo.
In a similar way it is hoped that
Montana, home of United States
Senator Thomas ]. Walsh, who has
been mentioned for the democratic
Nomination, be partially brought to
the Smith column.
The Times, independent, support
ed John w. Davis, in 1924, AMI
Smith in his gubernatorial cam
paign.
Washington dispatches to the
Herald Tribune, republican, SAYS
that Senator Thaddeus II. Caraway
of Arkansas has stated in an inter-
view that the 1928 convention fell
has been narrowed down to Senator
James A. Reed of Missouri and Sen
ator Thomas F. Bayard of Delaware.
Both are vets, and as Bayard has
but little backing and his state only
three electoral votes, Caraway's pro-
nouncement is declared to be viz
tually a commitment to Reeds can
didacy.
Latest moves by democratic lead
ers indicate that the 1925 platform
will be wet. the Herald-Tribune
Says. The anti-Smith faction of the
drys is said to be busy reconstruct
ing Its line Of attack and is appar-
emily will to let other wet candidates
gain some strength so long as it can
designate anti-Smith candidates.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-03
Millinery
Winter Hats
S1.95 $2.95

At S1.95. Smart Dress Hats
of velvets, felts, velours and
combinations in the seasons
fashionable colors and styles,
reduced!
At 1926, becoming Hats
for between-season wear of
faille silk, satin, silk-and-
satin and bright metallic and
embroidered fabrics, reduced!
steiger's-Third Floor
New Britain herald., 1927-01-03
Lingerie

CHEMISES AND STEP-INS
Of crepe de chine in lace
trimmed or tailored styles.
$3.50
NIGHTGOWNS of crepe de
chine, trimmed with fine
laces, hemstitching and
ribbon. $685.
COSTUME SLIPS of crepe de
chine with hemstitched
tops and 18-inch self ma
terial hem. Pastel shades.
$685.
COSTUME SLIPS of radium
silk, with hemstitched and
picot top. Self material
hem. Pastel shades. $2.S5
RAYON VESTS in white and
pastel colors, sizes Sc to ~.
79c.
PHILIPPINE GOWNS Of
fine batiste, deliberately
hand embroidered, trimmed
with colado work. Sleeve
less or with sleeves. $1.29
Steiger's-Third Floor
New Britain herald., 1927-01-03

Westport-Loss Of $4,000 caused
by fire which destroys Maple Shade
farm house in Greens Farms, unin-
habited for winter.
Hartford-Rev. DR.. Charles Fran
els Carter. 70, for II years local
minister announces resignation as
pastor Of Emmanuel Congregational
church because of age.
Hartford-Charged with assault
with dangerous weapon, John Ram
sey, 80, negro, Is said to admit
shooting wife in alteration when he
missed SO from pockets after sleep.
Milford-Homer refery Is report
ed suffering from conclusion Of
brain after his automobile crashes
into tree.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-03

outhport-Holiday special train
kills Frank Burns, 80, escaped In
mate of state hospital for insane, Is
minutes after he had left home Of
wife.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-03
Girls O'Coats
Chinchil1a
$l095

Formerly $685.. Smart
ly tailored of warm chin
chilla, and warmly lined
with suede-like cloth. In tan
and powder blue. Sizes 8
to IA years.
GIRLS DRESSES in at
tractive novelty prints,
made with boomers and
white collars and cuffs.
Sizes 6 to 10 years,
1929 to $3.50
GIRLS HATS of felts,
velours and velvets. In
new winter styles and
colors. Formerly S1.95
to $685., S1.59 to $685.
Steiger's-Second Floor.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-03

Hartford Travellers Insurance
company Is now in billion dollar
class, report shows. 1926 policies to
falling over that amount In new
business.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-03
Toilet Goods

Lifebuoy Soap, doz. cakes,
4Sc.
Minard's Rubbing Alcohol,
40c.
Peroxide, 8 OF. lie.
Witch Hazel, qt., SIC.
$1.00 Dagget and Ramsdeps
Cold Cream, SIC.
Sterno Canned Heat, doz. S9c.
Fountain Syringes, CSC.
Hot Water Bags, Csc.
Listerine medium size SC.
Lavoris, large size, CSC.
Vacuum Bottles, pint size,
TIC.
Squibb's Aspirin, 100 tablets,
33c.
I'm Air Embaume Busting
Powder, 99c.
Stciger's-Main Floor
New Britain herald., 1927-01-03

New Haven-Bad liquor given
blame for death of Joseph Dabulec'
and too much liquor for quarro'
leading to stabbing of Henry Guam
der negro, In connection with whic
a relative, Charles Faust. Is held.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-03

dgeport-Walking in his sleep
Vincent Fusko. %, plunges from
third story window to pavement and
receives fracture of leg, jaw and
skull.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-03

Greenwich Meyer Catza and
Melvin Cronok are turned over to
New York state police after wreck
ing automobile taken without per
mission in Creton Falls, N. Y.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-03
Clearancein the Children's
ops~Entire SecondFloor
Boys Apiece
Wool Suits
1915

Wool suits in smart
patterns and attractive
colors, 2 pairs knicker
trousers. z to 10 years,
formerly to $14.95.
BOYS WOOL SUITS,
double or single
breasted, two pairs golf
trousers - some with
long trousers. 8 to Is
years, formerly to
$3.50, 1885
BOYS WOOL OVER
coats, we'll tailored and
lined with wool plaids.
21a to IA years, former
ly to $l2.95, 1915
BOYS CHINCHILLA
OVERCOATS Of genu-
inc Germania chinchil-
la and fancy mixtures,
2la to 10 years, for
merly to $16.95, s13.45
BOYS SHEEP LINED
COATS, heavy mole
skin shell, beaverized
collar. IL to 18 years,
S5.35
BOYS LUMBERJACK-
ETS of wool plaids; also
reversible styles with
plaids and suede cloth,
S2.95 and 1895
S1.35 WOOLADD1E GOLF
HOSE, brown, tan, gray
or blue mixtures. Sizes
III RI IN Ok
New Britain herald., 1927-01-03

Boston A call has been issued
for a meeting to rejuvenate Bar
tenders union, Local II. The rea-
son is described as news OF great
est Importance"
New Britain herald., 1927-01-03
FLASHES OF LIFE: MULES KILLED
MORE THAN COMMERCIAL PLANES

leading grocer, Is found dead in his
bed.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-03

Putnam-Walter J. Bartlett. 81, a
New Britain herald., 1927-01-03

Bridgeport-Charles Cornell, SO
is dead and Mr.. and Mrs. John Neil
on are under arrest following drink
ing party in apartment of Mellon
Death is attributed to poison liquor
New Britain herald., 1927-01-03

By the Associated Press.
New York 1t appears to be
much safer to fly in planes OF Or
thodox horsepower than to get a
ride in the air from mule power.
Eight pilots lost their lives in COM
mercial aviation last year and so
persons were kicked to death by
mules in Missouri. Captain H. G.
Stevens reports to the American
society for the promotion OF avia-
ton.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-03
Baby Shop

CHILDREN'S HATS in
suede-like fabrics, chin
chilla, felt, velour and
velvet. Wide choice of
styles and colors. For
tots 2 to 6. Formerly
$1.95 to $5.95,
$1.59 to 1895
TOTS WOOL SWEAT
Frs in slip-on and coat
styles, plain colors and
jacquards. 8 to 5 years.
Formerly to $2.95,
CO 20
New Britain herald., 1927-01-03

Lavallette, N. J. Townsfolk
think so much of Henry Stevens of
the Hall-Mills case that he has
been elected president of the bor-
ough council, of which he has been
a member five years.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-03

Denver--It's altogether too much
to ask Billy Adams to scrap the
chaps he has worn as a cowboy for
40 years. He just won't put on
soup and fish when he is inaug
urated governor. He's afraid his
spurs will catch in the tail.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1927-03-02

SCISSOR basis. Under the operation of the county
assessor system property would be assessed by
units under one head. In Swift county, for in
stance, instead Of having Is men Of varying judg-
ment, guessing at property valuations, the valua-
ton would be guaged under single man and there
fore much more apt to be equitable throughout
the county. Assessing would become the train
ed profession of competent individual rather
than the incidental side job of rs for short time
in May of each year.
ct has number of advantages that seem
to outweigh any disadvantages that have SO far
been urged against it. Similar bills have been
introduced into the legislative sessions of many
years past without any success In a general way
lit would seem that almost anything that could
happen to the present assessment system would
have to be an Improvement and the county as
SCISSOR bill ought to pass"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1927-03-02
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2ND, 1927
BROTHERED

BROTHERED
By Roy Arthur Bremen
Men of a thousand tongues
All of one kin;
Men of dozen hues-
All of one blood;
Men of a hundred chimes
All mortal men.
Men with a hundred fears
All with hope;
Men with thousand pains
All with one end;
Men with hundred creeds-
All from one God.
Men with thousand joys
All fade away;
Men with thousand woes
All have a soul;
Men with a thousand dreams
Brothers are ALL
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1927-03-02
INEQUALITIES WITH LOCAL ASSESSORS

A SHORT TIME ago we carried in this col
"A umn an article on the county assessor bin
4 now before the Minnesota legislature. We
consider this the most important tax measure
pending and so we again devote space to the
subject, quoting from a report issued by the
Minnesota Tax Commission this week.
The report referred to contains much valu-
able information but space forbids extensive
quotation However, the following will give the
reader an idea Of the inequalities that now exist
and to show to what extent revision OF the
local assessors work is found necessary in the
various counties of the state:
In 1926, in order to correct the inequalities
in the local assessments of county, county
boards of equalization found it necessary to make
percentage increases or decreases, changes
in separate descriptions, of real property in ev-
cry county of the state except one-Ramsey
county in which the assessments are made under
the supervision of county assessor The per-
centage changes in real estate assessments varied
from nominal per cent up to 700 per cent, and
covered an average of out of every 10 assess
ment districts in the state.
In correcting the inequalities in the work OF
local assessors, the county board of equalization
of each of the following counties found it neces
sary to change the taxable values of real prop
erty in every assessment district, namely: Ben
ton, Big Stone Clearwater, Cottonwood, Hub
bard Kanabec, Lincoln. Murray. Sherburne
Stearns, Todd and Traverse-12 counties.
"In % other counties changes by count,
boards in real property were made m nearly al
of the districts of each county as follows: Al
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1927-03-02
THE LENTEN SEASON

IT HE increasingly general observance OF the
Lenten season, which begins today, gives
q ample assurance, if any be needed, of the
continuing Christian character of our Christian
civilization
Without constitutional regulation or legis-
lative fiat and with no greater propelling force
behind it than adherence to the Christian creed
Ash Wednesday abruptly and definitely brings
about complete, if temporary, change in the
habits and customs of millions of people the
world over. 1t would be difficult to maintain
that Christianity is losing its hold upon the mass
es of the people in the face of the fact that,
wholly upon religious grounds, at this particular
season in each recurring year, social activities
are relaxed to a minimum, the operate and
theatrical seasons taper off, religious and char
liable impulses predominant, and the wonted rush
of business Stacks perceptiby, preparatory to
the spring season which is inaugurated with the
coming of Easter, symbolizing the resurrection
of the Saviour of mankind.
For the ensuing forty days-forty-six in
fact but the Sundays in Lent are not reckoned in
the period of fasting-there will be, measuraby,
a period of wholesome rest and relaxation from
the frivolous ways of the world, something in it
self that may serve a beneficial purpose; coup
led with what observance of fasting and prayer
and elf-discpine may be INDUCED in by the
spiritually minded.
There is no especial spiritual significance
in the word Lent" which is derived from the
Anglo-Saxon word "Lencten' spring season.
excepting as Lent designates the time OF fasting
and humbling of the flesh before Easter, and
that the passion and death of Jesus of Nazar-
eth in sacred history occurred at this time. In
teresting reasons have been advanced why the
period of forty days for fasting was fixed
Forty is a scriptura number, thus the children
of Israel underwent forty years of discipline In
the wilderness; Moses tasted forty days on the
Mount; Elijah was forty days in the wilderness
the Ninevhites tasted forty days to avert the
judgments foretold by the Prophet Jonah, anc
Jesus tasted forty days before entering upol
the period of His ministry.
Lent is disciplinary period of fasting ant
meditation, of great spiritual solace to the de
vout; but even for the worldly it can be made
period of mental and physical discipline which
if observed faithfully, might be turned to meal
culabe advantage in these hectic and disquiet
ing days.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1927-03-02

To Congressman Frank Clague, more than to
most members of congress, does credit belong Tor
the successful passage of the McNary-Haugen bill
by the House last Thursday night While Mr..
Clague is not member OF the committee on agri-
culture, he was one of the men who helped guide
the bin safely through the shoals m the House,
and the one Northwest member who defended the
bin in the attacks against it on the floor. The
farmer has no more able or earnest friend in
congress- than Mr. Clague.-Luyerne Herald.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-04-08
Coroner $ Jury Holds
Federals Negligent
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Continued From Page One)
quest Of McReynolds' office.
The coroner's jury exonerated the
seamen, AXel Anderson, Thomas Hen
derson and Joseph Mcbride. The place
operated in San Pedro by the woman
Mrs. Margaret McAllister, was recon.
mended for investigation by proper
authorities. The three seamen related
their story of the fatal accident, which
was to the effect that they met the
agents at Mrs McAllister's home
where all engaged in drinking. They
left there to go for more liquor, Farley
driving the prohibition department ma
chine at high speed. The seamen tes7
titled that Farley was under the in
fluence of liquor, as did two police sur
geons who examined Farley and Hud-
son when they were arrested.
Following the inquest, e. ]. Den
nison, deputy district attorney sai6
charges probably will NOT be pressed
against any of the six persons indicted
except the two prohibition agents.
Whether the case against the ac-
cused prohibition officers will be tried
in federal or state courts will be de-
termined tomorrow. The federal dis
trict attorneys office has requested
the county district attorney to turn the
case over to it.
Frank R. McReynolds, prohibition
administrator for southern California.
end Arizona, who has been a storm
center in federal official circles as
the result of his recent charge that
customs employees interferred with
enforcement: work, To-Day came to
tho defense Of the two accused
agents. MeReynolds said it is .an-
solutely necessary" for federal pro
hibition agents to drink liquor III
greater or lesser quantities in the
Eorsuit of the work The prohibition
chief declared that Farley and Hut
sor were ION the trail of something
Iig when they were alleged 10
have come under the Influence OF
liquor in the party preceding the
automobile collision.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-04-08

Continued From Page One)
that the youth was responsible, had
him sign q written statement III the
presence of Commander De Pined",
Roland A. Still, manager of Apache
Lodge and John w. Hughes. The
statement reads:
I'VE went up to the airship on
Roosevelt lake Wednesday morning
after it landed, in a row beat with
an cutboard motor, belonging TO Ed
Smith. I was accompanied by Jack
Williams Of Phoenix. and Albert
Evans of Phoenix. We helped tow
the ship across the lake to Apache
Lodge.
I'VE We're all N the boat after it
had been refueled, when it was ready
to leave. Colonel De Pinedo was
shaking hands with Roland Sill
saying good bye, when | lit a Gig
rarette and threw the match into the
water. There was an Immediate
flash, and the flames started from
the water to the boat ] Knew there
was gasoline on the water, but did
not think it would burn, I am GER
tainly sorry that it happened.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-04-08
SENATOR KING
PROTESTS WORK
COLORADO PLAN

SALT LAKE CITY. Utah. April
Hg-secretary Works Colorado river
commission is not yet reality and
it may never function, says spe.
cial dispatch tonight to the Salt
Lake city Tribune from IT'S Wash
ington correspondent. Senator King,
Utah, filed a written protest against
tho appointments with the interior
department today.
The written protest is against the
particular commission and it ques-
toned the authority under which it
was named. Senator King also ex-
pressed his disapproval of the pro-
rosed method of paying them.
Last session Senator King sponsor
ed a resolution authorizing the presi-
dent Co name a commission of out
standing engineers to make a COM
prehensive study of the whole Colo
rado river problem, and 20 recon-
mend a plan for it's complete de-
velopment. This resolution failed to
get consideration.
The Utah senator in his protest
says the men chosen by Secretary
Work are not outstanding engineers
and that they are not big enough to
render Judgment on which the coun :
try can reply. The senator says
thoy are without exception partisans
cf the Swing johnson bill of tho
last session and selected because they
will bring in a report favoring that
bill substantially III the form IN
which it failed of passage.
Undoubtedly the men named by
Secretary Work We're in fact selected
by Reclamation Commissioner 1tnad,
who is deeply welded to the SWING
johnson bill" Senator King said.
sccording to the dispatch, "and chose
the men he knew in advance would
report in accordance with his ideas.
1hat makes the commission q mere
1retense to fool the public. There
is not a great engineer on it."
Concluding, the dispatch said, "at
the interior department. it was learn
cd the Colorado river commission
has not yet been appointed, action
awaiting report ana permission
from the civil service commission
If appointed it will meet Secretary
Work and Commissioner Mead ~
California on their return from
Hawaii and then visit Boulder dam
site"