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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-04-01

The pact specified a minimum day
rate Of $3.50 while the wage scale
in the non union field ranges from
$40 to s. day.
Operators said they could not re-
new the Jacksonville pact and sue
t"sstully compete with the btu
mlnous production from non-union
fields, which they claimed now aver
ages about 20 per cent OF the coun-
try's total production of soft coal.
This point was stressed by Rice
Miller, head OF the Illinois Operators
association, who said that approXi-
mately $4,000 Illinois coal diggers
had joined the walkout, r, sulting. he
said. in the closing Of about $50
shipping mines.
Six years experience under an
absolutely non competitive arrange
ment has resulted in the closing OF
more than half the mines OF the
state" he said.
As emphatic statements came from
the other side.
Refuse Any Reduction.
The miners Will take no wage re-
auctions now or later said Joe
Morris, president of the Iowa Miners
Union at Dcs Moines. "Our condi-
tions are such that the miners will
Starve rather than take work for less
than they now receive"
Morris charged that efforts were
being made by the Iowa Operators
association to influence bankers 10
withdraw funds from independent
operators who plan to continue op-
crations.
All efforts toward settlement yes
terday met with failure. but several
now moves were in prospect. Al
though there was no indication OF q
general conference, both sides in
ONO have made proposals for a
but neither camp has re-
piled.
Operators and miners in the
southwestern field planned to resume
today, with some op-
,lmism apparent.
W. L, A. Johnson. general com
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-04-01
GIVES ORIENTAL. SUPPER

Mrs. \. +. Hudson Of 2G6 Arch
street gave an oriental supper for
The clerks Of Giibert's store We'd
nesday evening at her home. 4
large number of guests We're pres
mt including the manager an
clerks of the Union store. The home
was prettily decorated in gold and
black and the evening spent in
playing games and dancing.
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-04-01

coal diggers in Pennsylvania. Ohio
Indiana and Illinois had suspended
work. In Iowa. which is outside
the central ,iela. about 1000 miners
were affected, while between $4,000
and 5000 workers are employed in
The southwestern area OF Kansas,
Missouri. Arkansas and Oklahoma.
where wage agreements likewise ex-
pred.
The Union Side.
Union men, equally determined
that they cannot accept wage cut.
pointed 20 many Individual gee
ments for temporary coutin dation
OF the Jacksonville pact. In Iowa.
it was stated 40 small operators had
signed temporary agreements; Indi-
ana mine officials said fifteen per
cent OF the 22,o0o union miners
would countinue work, while in
Illinois, the union announced hat
all mines in the Danville district. in
Gliding Two operated by the United
States Fuel Company and employing
1000 men. would remain open.
The general public took the 5tua-
ton rather alphabetically knowing
that more coal was in storage today
than ever before and that warm
weather was approaching. Eetweon
75.000.0 600 and S0.O0O.0OO tons OF
bi;uminous coal are above aground.
according to government estimates.
Some operators believed that there
would be no need to operate MINIS
for at least % days, and in adii-
ton a steady supply Of fuel vas eX-
pected from non-union fields.
Jack sonvillc Agreement
The Jacksonville agreement, |
which was negotiated four years
ago, governs the wages and work |
ing conditions Of coal miners in the |
organized bituminous fields OF |
western Pennsylvania, Ohio. Illinois |
and Indiana. an area termed The |
central competitive field because Of |
its competitive position with the |
nonunion coal production in Ken |
lucky Tennessee. Alabama, West |
Virginia and Virginia.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-04-01
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-04-01

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armdmeuts. namely material and
personnel, including trained re-
serves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-28

its club during the past month. and
closed this lively drive with recep.
ton at the Thomas Circle Club on
June "a. About 80 new members were
taken into the organization. which
brings its membership above the
200 mark.
The clubrooms We're decorated In
palms and roses. Prizes were awarded
to the two ladies who enrolled the
largest number OF members. Several
musical numbers were rendered and
refreshments We're served. There were
about $50 members present.
The marriage Of Miss Mary Louise
Rose. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. p.
Rose OF Hyattsville. Md, to Mr.. Har.
old Robinson McClay. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. +. McClay of Hyattsville. Md,
took place Wednesday evening, June
Is. in the Memorial NJ. Z. Church.
Hyattsville.
The ceremony was performed at
o'clock by the Rev. Herman Mckay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-28

pastor of the church. Palms, white
peonies and phlox decorated the altar.
The bride. who was given in mar.
rage by her father. wore a gown Of
rose colored georgette and a large
sand.colored horsehair braid hat. with
sinners TO match. She carried a
shower bouquet of butterfly roses and
lilies of the valley.
Miss Margaret Rose, sister of the
bride, was maid OF honor. Mr.. Albert
McClay was best man for his brother.
The ushers were Mr.. George Belt. Mr..
Continued on Sixteenth Pagel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-28

Mrs. Joseph A. Herbert. jr., with her
two sons, Joseph Gronna and Lynn
Gronna. has gone to North Dakota to
spend the Summer with her mother.
Mrs. A. J. Gronna, widow of the late
Senator CSrOnna
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-28

Mrs Frederick w. English of Phila-
delphia is at the Waldorf-Astoria in
New York for short stay. Mrs. Eng
lish's daughter, Mrs. Basil Gordon,
who has been visiting in Washington.
has gone to Gibson's Island to open
her Summer home. where Mr.. Gordon
will shortly join her, going from Bal
timore,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Black for 10 days and
will remain with Col May through the
Summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-28

Ohio Girls Club Holds
Rally Reception With Prizes.
The Ohio Girls Club of Washington
made a drive for new members for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-28

Mrs. Hugh Jackson Phillips, jr.. and
daughter. Louise are in New York for
a few days. They will spend the month
OF July in the Pennsylvania noun
tainS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-28

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New Britain herald., 1927-08-24
THE BECKLEY CROSSING

One more dangerous grade cross ing will be less when the Beckley crossing in Berlin is gone. Its pass ing Is due to be rapid, as construc- ton Of an overhead bridge is now under way.
 The Beckley crossing is approxi- nately a mile east of the Berlin railroad station, where the Boston Post road crosses the tracks of the MiddletoWn electric railway. If the elimination of crossings is to be a long and tedious business, the ex- perience at the Beckley crossing seems to bear out the contention, as work has progressed for months. yet the bridge is far from being con- structed. The work so far has been concerned with building a new road bed, which will eliminate the present curved highway in the center of
 
 which is the grade crossing. The steel girders of the bridge are re- posing in the East Berlin yards, where they await the actual con- struction of the bridge. The concrete | anutments being already construct ed, it probably will be only a short time before this final work will be started.
 IL really is astonishing that this dangerous crossing was not elimin- ated years ago. Considering the enormous automobile traffic along the Boston Post road the presence of grade crossing at this point has been an invitation for accidents; and as a matter of fact, more than 80 have occurred at the spot, some of
New Britain herald., 1927-08-24
WALK TO WEST PEAK
(Meriden Journal)

It should be easy to reduce"
 weight in Meriden. with West Peak
 right in Hubbard Park. Tho fellow
 who climbs the mountain at least
 once a day can rest assured he won't
 weigh any 200 pounds by the end of the summer-New Britain Herald. Climb West Peak? Roll over, | Brother. you're on your back! It simply isn't done any more. Peo-
 pie ride to West Peak over smooth Atwater drive. Coming from New Britain, you take the Kensington- Cat Hole road turning west at Corr | rigan's Cor Greenbacker's) corner. The country road to Atwater drive is not so good but once reaching the peak roadway, the motorist finds | pleasant going past the city reser- voir and then on up. A parking place has been provided at the sum- init and from there persons walk out to the government beacon that guides airplanes at night.
 From the peak there is wonder full view of this section of the state and even New Britain can be seen with the naked eye. It is not much to look at but native sons may be interested.
 The Y. w. c. A. vacation house Is on the peak and so are cottages of Attorney c. J. Danaher and Police Sergeant Herman Schuerer. Tho policeman keeps fit by frequently running up to the peak-in his auto.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-24

might feel as though he was being taken advantage of 50 an argu- ment might start which can not be settled in the good old fisticuff way.
 It must be remembered too, that most every man in France has been a military man. and they are used to seeing perfect marching order, as are the women and children of France. Our Legionnaires are out of the habit of marching and If the marching order Is not perfect the French might laugh about it, and that wouldn't please our boys too much. That's what happened when other patriotic organizations from the state. marched in Paris year or so ago.
 On the other hand, the French will feel pleased when they see the bands whose uniforms are copied
 
 from the different crack regiments that distinguished themselves during war time. They will feel pleased when they see many of their own daughters marching in the ladies auxiliary, the wife of a "doughboy." They will like the Arizona delegation which vii be dressed as Indians, the Mexican uniforms of the New Mex leo delegation, and the hundred and one different costumes of Legion naires from all over the United States.
 If the parade was to take place on the first day of the delegates ar rival, there would be a healthy re- action from the French. Of course, 1 the people running out from the side lines doing the kissing act would be more frequent but that's one of the prices of making a hit in our sister republic across the water.
 It will be the bounden duty of every Legionnaire to conduct him. | self very decorously indeed. He will be In the midst of a temperamental people, far more concerned with decorum and petty politeness than are we and he will find it very easy | to offend with his brusque American n mannerisms which would not even attract passing attention in this country Every veteran will be, In ! effect. an envoy of this country. He will have to act as he would if he were guest in friends home. Properly carried through the con- vention should be a great aid in fur thering cordial relations between the 1 [. s. and France. But a very few dominating and aggressive individu- als will be able to ruin the good of | Aces of all of the rest.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-24
HAWAIIAN NAMES

Newspaper readers who enjoy dis cussing with their friends and in the family circle the latest trend of events are finding a deterrent in one of the latest of the big news breaks, the story of the Dole flight to Ha- waii, when they are obliged to mention locations on the Hawaiian group. The places have names that are usually fearsomely spelt and it takes brave man indeed, if he is unfamiliar with Hawaiian methods Of pronunciation to attempt to speak of the spots that crop up in the stories in the press. Even the island with the largest population and of the most interest today Oahu, is a puzzler Yet all of the accommodations are very easy tn- deed if simple rule is remember ed and observed. That rule is-pro- nounce each vowel separately no matter how many there may be in a word.
 Hawaiians are inclined towards vowels in their alphabet and in their usage. so much so that many of the consonants of our alphabet are en- tirely unknown. Seldom, if ever. may two consonants be found to- gether in one word, though two or more vowels are often joined. And the natives treat them all alike, seldom eliding. The a is invariably soft, and e are pronounced simi- larly, o is pronounced as in phone" and may be goverened somewhat by the vowel to which it Is joined.
 Thus the word Oahu" becomes simple enough. Simply pronounce o-ahhu and you have 1t. Waikiki is wah- e-key-key: Maui furnishes a sample of the elision that sometimes occurs when vowel is coupled with u. The word Is pronounced mow-e though to observe the rule here and pronounce it ma-oo-e gives approxi- mately the same effect when spoken fast.
 Hawaii is not distinctly not "Ha- waya," is is ha-wa- ee-ee. though the last two vowels have almost the pronunciation of but one when spoken fast. As for Honolulu, pro- nounce the first syllable as "hone" and the rest is simple. The same is true of all the words. Running across them in type just pronounce each vowel, with it's attendant con- sonant if there is one, separately and slowly. then speak them over again quickly which will give you a pronunciation that would satisfy, If it did not fool. an islander.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-24

The biggest peace time pilgrimage in history will take place early next month when the American Legion will send between 25 and 50 thou- sand Americans over to the annual convention in Paris. General Persh- ing, Ambassador Herrick, and other high officials have been busy, of late, drumming the idea of good will delegates into those who are going, and well they might, for wherever there is large number of people in foreign land. there is bound to be misunderstanding Of the laws and customs. For instance, in the United States, it is not especially a serious crime to fight, when you are short changed, In France you can argue. jump around, pull your own hair out, but if you should swat" a man, there would be plenty of gendarmes around to rush you off to the jail. If the Legionnaire in trouble should belong to a large state delegation, his friends would go down to the police station to see what could be done about ii. A crowd in a police station is something out Of the ordi- nary in France.
 Another point which many will not understand is the present differ ence in exchange. The franc is only worth four cents while in war time it was worth about IT cents. It is possible that some of the boys who were used to paying a franc or so for their favorite refreshment will justly be charged francs or so this time. The gentleman from Texas or the gentleman from Connecticut
New Britain herald., 1927-08-24

You can get m answ to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau. 1922 New York avenue, Washington. D. C.. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be given. nor can extended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive . personal reply. Un- signed requests cannot be answ cred. All letters are conhdential.-Edito c. How long did it take for the ceremony when the Grown Prince Leopold of Belgium was married to Princess Astrid of Sweden?
 A. They were married November 10, 1926 at the Church of St. Michael and Gudule at 11:55 a. m., Brussels, Belgium. The Catholic ceremony and service was performed by the Archbishop of Malines. The entire church ceremony, which be- gan at 11:15 a. m. lasted forty minutes. This church ceremony fol- lowed the civil wedding performed in the Swedish Royal Palace at Stockholm on November 1, 1926.
 Q. What is the story of the erec- ton of the statue in South America called "The Christ of theAndes?"
 A. In 1903 the South American republics of Chile and Argentina, having happily settled by arbitration a long standing boundary contro- versy which threatened to involve the two countries in war, mutually bound themselves by treaty to re- duce their military and naval arma- ments and for a stated period to submit every matter of dispute aris- ing between them to arbitration. Upon one of the highest boundary ranges of the Andes mountains the two nations have erected a colossal bronze statue of Christ as the sacred guardian of the peace to which they are pledged. The statue was un- 'The Christ of the Andes". and bears the following inscriptions Sooner shall these mountains crumble into dust than Argentines and Chileans break the peace which at the feet of Christ the Redeemer they have sworn to maintain.
 Q. Does an alien have to apply for citizenship in the United States in order that he may marry an American citizen?
 A. No.
 .. Are all the children of Theo- dore Roosevelt married?
 A. Alice. Theodore and Kermit Roosevelt are married. They are the only living children of Theodore Roosevelt.
 Q. What is sodium chloride?
 A. Common table salt
 Q. When is Independence Day in the Republic of Peru?
 A. July 2s. On that date in 1927 General San Martin proclaimed the independence of Peru.
 Q. What is the distance between New York and Sydney, Australia, and New York and Yokohama, Japan. by way of the Panama
New Britain herald., 1927-08-24
25 Fears Ago Today

Two thousand people sang and prayed at the open air meeting con- ducted in Kirkham's grove yester- day by Rev. G. E. Pihl, pastor of the Swedish Bethany church. Spe- cial cars were running all day long on the Hartford line and many peo- pie vera at the grove early. The annual gathering has been growing in importance. and a plan unfolded yesterday by the New Britain pastor is to make 1t more so next year by arranging to make it permanent. Mir. Pihl was elected president of the Young Peoples Covenant, which was formed to include the churches of the state.
 Announcement will be made about September 1 of a change in the old
 jewelry firm of Porter &s Dyson. The partnership is to be succeeded by a stock company formed to carry on the business with $100,00O capital.
 P. w. Porter and George Dyson will
 etain their positions undisturbed, and Mortimer c. Porter is to be added to the company. Mir. Dyson l has notified Chairman Boyle that he
 will send in his resignation as a
 member of the fire department at i the next meeting of the board. Mir. i Dyson has been in the departm ent
 for Is years and has been clerk of ! Hook and Ladder Co. No. for II i years.
 , The renovation of the Y. NJ. C. A | building is now completed and is
 very satisfactory to the incorpora- 1 tors who have inspected the struc- 1 ture.
 State President Edward H. Park
 or Of the ?. o. s. of 4. is preparing i to push the order throughout the l state and to add to it a number ot i lodges. Tn conformity with this he
 will soon call meeting of the state executive committee in Meriden tc ! perfect plans.
 Since the city gave the third raj
 company permission to turn on the ! current for the high potential wires 1 the cars have been on time.
 Opening attraction at the Russwir 1 I.yceum on Labor Day: The up-to the minute musical comedy, Moth : ing but Fun" Weary Willie Walker 1 22 clever comedians and dancers. i A. F. F,ichstaedt has applied fol
 permission 10 build two-story resi- dence on Cherry street.
 Fire broke out in the shop res
 taurant at the Stanley Works yes terday afternoon and for few
 minutes things were lively in thu
 culinary department. The shop de i partment put out the fire.
 The prohibition state convention will be held in the Swedish Bethan,
 church here, opening on Scptembe
 3, Delegates elected last night D, the local prohibitionists were Rev J. F. klingberg, F. G. Platt, C. F,
 Steele, J. M. Burdick. T. L. Wooster
 Mrs. J. E. Atkinson and Rev. Georg, A. Graves. The alternates will b,
 William R. Kilbourne, J. M. Relyea r, l.. Weed, William F. Doolttle, F
 C. Pierce and Mrs. William R. Stone