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New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
ACTING INSPECTOR
 IN W0RDY BATTLE
CoWles Called ''Liar" by Ell
 ra9d Electrical Contractor

c. W. Cowles who is serving his third day as acting electrical inspec- tor was subjected to fiery criticism and termed '.llar" by A. N. Peter son, a contractor, at the office of the former in city hall this after noon. The two had been embroiled in loud altercation which attract ed the attention of employees in other offices. when Peterson de- manded to know why Cowles is at tempting to prevent work being done along lines which, according to the contractor. are identical with those followed out by the acting in spector in his own work. When Cowles denied such is the condition, Peterson shouted: You're a uar!"
 Take that back" Cowles demand ed as he laid down his book of or dinances, placed his pencil In his pocket and looked threateningly at Peterson.
 Peterson glared back and said en- phatically: T will not!'
 Other employees in the depart ment and spectators came toward the two men, but there was no vio- lence.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
COUNTRIES
 FEAR U. 5. POLICY
C. A. C. Professor Says They
 Are Afraid of Imperialism

Latin countries are afraid of rising tendency towards imperialism In the United States. in the enforce ment of the Monroe Doctrine, ac- cording to pr. Henry K. Denlinger. professor of history at the Connecti- cut Agricultural college. Dr. Dem finger spoke at the noon meeting of the New Britain Rotary club today.
 The speaker referred to the new chapel being erected at the college by stating that he was glad when he was a student that chapel at tendance was compulsory. He said when boy goes to chapel he learns there is something more in life than mere materialism.
 On the question of racial distinc- tions he said: There is something good in a man. no matter what race he belongs to-"
 He criticised the feeling that one race is superior to another and said, "Our republic is founded on a mans worth as man."
 He said Europe has no intention Of paying her debts to America.
 Referring to bill in North Caro- lima 10 prohibit betting by law. he said: They will have to kill off everybody between the ages of seven and 70 to stop it." and commented that someone had told him 1t ought to be 80 instead of 70.
 He spoke at some length on the Monroe Doctrine and said there is growing fear among Latin countries that the United States is becoming imperialistic and hopes to use that doctrine to control their destinies and destroy their independence.
 What is going to keep America from going the way of Old Rome?" he demanded. He answered his own question by saying Nothing but American restraint"
 Thirty-seven young women. rep resenting the 37 countries in which Rotary clubs arc nourishing, will be guests of the club, clad in native cos tunes, next Thursday evening, ac- cordins to President A. F. Corbin. MT. Corbin announced at the meet ing today that the meeting next week will be in celebration of . Rotary anniversary and wives will be guests.
 The attendance prize today was a step ladder which was awarded to Howard Sherman.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
WaN Street Briefs

Expansion of new business and ffrmer prices are reported by inde- pendent steel companies in the Youngstown Valley. Sheet and strip tonnages are being booked for sec
 ond quarter deliveries,
 Newsprint production in the
 United States in January declined to lSo.I55 tons from 140,030 tons in
 January last year. Shipments were 1Sl,3S3 tons against 1SS.9G4. Ca
 nadlan mills turned out 161.724 tons
 against 13s,6SS a year ago with shipments of 15S,S66 tons asains,
 lS6,4aS in January, 1926.
 ng-Hemingway company de-
 clared q quarterly dividend of 50 cents share on the common stock,
 which formerly had been 15 cents
 quarterly. It Is payable April !, to
 holders of record March q. Owing to the present depression in the silk
 industry it was deemed wise, it was stated. to put the dividend on a basis which could be continued through the year. The company has more than Sl,650.0o0 cash.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
RAILROAD SHARES CLIMB ID RECORDS
Reach Highest Point, Generally,
 Since 1910

New York, Feb. r LT-Bullish operations in today's stock market showed greater diversIhcation, but the rails, particularly the south western issues, were again in the forefront of the advance. Easy money rates and bulIish trade news, combined with the circulation of a large crop of- railroad merger rumors, helped to keep the specula- tive fever at high pitch.
 Talk of counter-moye by the Pennsylvania and Loroe railroad in- terests to offset the seeming advan- tage obtained by the three other eastern trunk lines in their recent acquisition Of control in the Wheel ing and Lake Erie and Western Maryland roads stimulated activity in the rails. Pennsylvania officials denied that they were recent pur- chasers of Wabash and Lackawanna stocks, but the former was in brisk demand nevertheless. Missouri, Pa cific and Texas and Pacific each ex- tended their gains to nearly points and Katy" Chicago, Northwestern and Kansas City Southern sold 3 or more points higher. The general level of railroad shares is now at the highest since 1910.
 Reports that some Of the large commission houses had been in- structed by recent purchasers Of Baldwin not to loan the stock for delivery against short sales brought urgent short covering in that issue. carrying it up nearly 50 points above the low level of last month. and 32i points above last nights close.
 Hudson and Manhattan jumped over points to a new peak price on rumors of higher dividends. Other New York fractions moved up in sympathy, Sugar. merchandising and chain store shares also present. ed several points of strength, but activity in the oils was confined largely to the producers and reflners' issues.
 THE MARKET AT 2:3o P. NJ.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
Lawrence Police Round
 Up Alleged Thieves

Lawrence, Mass. Feb. 17 PS- The police believe that with seven men under arrest they have rounded up the gang responsible for some months past for offenses which in- cluded larceny from freight cars, unlawful appropriation of automo- piles, hold-up at gun point Of two motorists and breaking and entering several places. Joseph Houshton of North Andover. who was placed under S1,00O bonds last week. was rearrested today for receiving a stolen Ford sedan. William Har- greaves was arrested on charge of concealing stolen property in his home.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
JOSEPH GRABECK DYING
Returned to Springfield After Being Found in This City With Broken LaSr

Joseph Grabeck, aged about 32 years. is in dying condition in Springfield, Mass, according to word received by his brother, Policeman William Grabeck, who left this aft- ernoon for the bedside. Grabeck lived in this city since childhood until recently. when he took up his residence in Springfield.
 Last Saturday night he was found near the corner of Main and East Main streets and the police brought him to headquarters. where he com- plained of such severe pains in the jaw that Dr. E. R. Curran ordered his removal to the New Britain Gen. eral hospital. In police court this morning, Prosecuting Attorney Woods said he had been discharged from the hospital and had returned to Springfield.
 Policeman Grabeck, when leaving for Springfield, did not know wheth- CT his brothers condition was brought on as a result of the fall on the sidewalk. or whether another illness had developed.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
Springfield Men Held
 In Bonds of S25,000

Springfield, Mass. Feb. IT R>- Arraigned today on charges of as- sault and robbery while armed, lar ceny of automobiles and carrying loaded revolvers, Theodore Fremont, 20. and Michael Caricari, 19, who last night confessed to 8 series of armed holdups, waived examina- ton and were bound over to the grand jury in bonds of $2s,ooo each. which they were unable to f.rnish.
 Antonio Capozza- IS, charged with assault and robbery. pleaded not guilty and was held under bonds Of s1O,00O for hearing Feb. 25. Ca pozza was shown to have taken an active part in only one of the series of holdups of which the others are accused.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
WARD DEFENSE ENDS

New York, Feb. 17 R)--Testimony in the S75.000 suit of the parents Of the late Clarence M. Peters of Haver- bill. Mass, against Walter S. Ward for his killing of their son in May, 1922, came to an abrupt end In fed eral court before Judge Anderson and jury today when Wards coun- sel announced that no defense evi- dence would be introduced. Summa- tion to the jury began at once.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
Largest Diesel Engine
 For Inland Use Launched

Pittsburgh, Pa, Feb. IT (UP)- The Benwood. largest Diesel engine vessel ever built for inland waters. was launched into the Ohio river at Neville Island today. The ship was built for the Wheeling Steel Corpor- ation by the Dravo Contracting Go.
 The Benwood is 150 feet long. has a 27-foot beam and draft of three feet nine inches. It will be propelled by two 240-horsepowcr Diesel en- zines
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
Proposed Elevated Road
 Would Cost 13 Million

New York. Feb. IT R - The proposed elevated express vehicular highway along the Hudson river waterfront from Canal street to connect with Riverside drive at 72d street. advanced q step today when the board of estimate ap- proved layout plans and arranged for hearing, The highway, which will cost SlS,000,00o. will be f. nanced by assessments in Manhat- tan. It will take two and one half years to build it.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
Mayor of Newport
 Dies in London, England

Newport, R. l., Feb. IT P>-Sam- uel Robertson Honey. lieutenant gov ernor of Rhode Island in 1887 and 1888, mayor of this city in 1892 and q member of the general assembly two terms, died today in London in his S5th year. He was born in Lon- don in 1S42 and served with the Union forces in the Civil war. He was judge advocate on the staffs of Generals Pope and Meade.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
RABBI KRAss HERE TONIGHT

A large attendance is expected at the banquet of the New Britain Pro- bus club this evening, at which the of New York city, recognized as one of the greatest orators of the day. pr. Krass will speak on "Jew and Christian" Many Of the city's clergy have accepted invitations to be present. At SEQ o'clock the doors will be thrown open to the general public In order that all who so desire may hear the address. The affair will be held at the Burritt hotel.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
19 Year Old Kentucky
 Slayer Sentenced to Die

Louisville, ky. Feb. 17 (UP) = Carl Horde. l9, who with Carl Mitra held up Marion A. George, grocer. on December 13, was sen- fenced in criminal court to die Tuesday in the electric chair at Eddyville, Ky.
 Gentlemen, I am innocent and God Almighty will keep me from the electric chair, Horde said aft CT sentence had been pronounced. Mitra also had been sentenced to death.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
ELM CITY BURGLARIES
Four Daring Breaks Are Made In University Section and Loot Worth $5OO0 Is Taken.

New Haven, Feb. IT RNDaring burglars last night made four breaks in the heart Of the university Sec tion of New Haven some time after midnight. The entire stock of string merchandise of the Mall Col lege shop. mems clothiers, valued at 5000 was taken in a truck parked for loading in the yard at the rear of Sheffield school society's home.
 Historic First Methodist church, the Roxbury school and a gymna- sium were also broken into. From the latter the burglars had appar- ently started to take away much of the equipment but changed their minds and left it in the yard. where their truck wa, parked.
 Marks in the soft earth of the yard indicated to police that at least four men had been implicated in the breaks, and that they had used a two ton truck for their hauling.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
MOVIE ACTRESS VERY ILL

Santa Monica, Calif., Feb. IT tPl The condition of Miss Mabel Nor mand, motion picture actress, who is critically i'll of pneumonia in a hospital here, today was reported as virtually unchanged.
 Physicians announced yesterday that Miss Nermand was very ill after having found that her right lung was abscessed.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
Mrs. Anne MCEnroe

Funeral services for Mrs. Anne 80 at the home of her grand daughter. Mrs. Peter Matthews of Hartford yesterday morning, will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock at St. Augustine's church, Hartford. The remains will be brought to New Britain for burial in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
National Referendum on
 Liquor Again Suggested

Washington, Feb. r tP - A na- tional referendum at the 1928 presidential election 10 get an ex- presson Of sentiment on prohibi- .ion was proposed today in a reso-
 lution drafted by Representative Mcleod. republican, Michigan.
 He said the time had come when congress should know the views of
 the people on the question because ''in the present state of affairs We
 do not know our own mind"
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
ROOT NOT ILL

New York, Feb. 17 P>-Elihu Root, former secretary of state. whe observed his Sand birthday on Tues day, laughed today when a group of reporters called at his Fifth avenue home to run down a report. printed in an English newspaper, that he was dead. MT. Root ap- peared to be, in good health and left for his office at his usual hour.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
United Drug Company
 Seeks to Protect Name

Newark, N. J., Feb. IF Pl-The United Drug company of Boston to- day applied for an injunction in federal court against the use of the name United Drug Store" by Abe Goldstein and Benjamin Lieb. The two operate stores in this city call ing them United Drug Store No. i and No. 2. The company alleged illegal use of their tradeS name.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
HIKING GOLFER IS
 60 MILES ON TRIP
Joe Graham From New Orleans Now at Mississippi Town

Ocean Springs. Miss. Feb. IT UP)-Joe Graham, amateur golf er and Happy" Kirby, his volun- teer caddy, arrived here today, sixty miles of their golfing expedition from Mobile. Ala. to Los Angeles, Cal. behind them.
 Graham plans to drive golf ball the entire distance, using million and a half strokes to cover the course. He stopped today at the Golf Hills course here to give a demonstration before continuing his trip to the coast.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
Stamford Young Men Are
 Held on Theft Charpns

Stamford. Feb. r (P - Charged with highway robbery and the theft of an automobile while police are seeking to connect them with five burglaries, the theft of two or three other automobiles and a quantity of accessories. George Thompson, IT. and his brother, William, 20, were today bound over to the criminal superior court under bonds of SS,0o0 each, which they were unable to furnish. It is expected they will be taken to Bridgeport to await trial.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
Calls Prince on Radio
 Phone, Finds He's Out

Palm Beach. Fla. Feb. IT P, - Anthony J. Drexel Riddle of Phila- delphia tried to telephone the Prince Of Wales today but St. James palace reported his highness was out. Mir. Riddle then cabled await q call tomorrow. He wants to invite the prince to spend next winter here. The call was the first between Palm Beach and England.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
Fifth Arrest Is Made
 In New Haven Robbery

New Haven, Feb. IT R-Arrest of Antonio Signore. in his room early today made the fifth arrest in connection with disappearance of goods from the New York Novelty company in Meadow street. Jo- sephinc F. Denaio and three men were arrested last night. All were held in bonds for a hearing today. The woman's husband is serving q sentence for carrying concealed weapons.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
All Members Sign Up
 For Pittsburgh Team

Pittsburgh, Feb. IT R-The Pitts burgh National League baseball club announced today that every member of the Pirates squad has signed a contract for the 1927 season. The last contract, containing the sigma ture of batteryman, was received at the club offices today. There are S5 players on the Pirate roster. The first contingent will leave Saturday for spring training quarters at Paso Robles, Calf.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
Fight Against Public
 Buildings Bill Is On

Washington, Feb. IT (UP) - A fight against the public buildings bill was begun in the senate today by Senator McKellar, democrat Tenn, who protested that his state would receive but s605,000 out of the sl25,- 000,000 to be appropriated. The bill was taken up for consideration with out objection.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
Bremen Hurt, Damage Is
 S50.000 in Worcester

Worcester. Mass, Feb. r RC One fireman was hurt. and $5o.00o damage was done by fire today h the ove story block owned by 6. 2. Foli at 3+ Front street. The blaze Is believed to have been caused by spontaneous combustion in . pile of rubbish in third floor closet
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
GERMANS LAUD COFFIN

Berlin, Eeb, IT R-Gerrhan newspapers, expressing sorrow over the death of William Coffin. United States consul-general at Berlin, voice high praise for his ability and the tact with which he conducted the affairs of his office. MT. Coffin died at Algierx Sunday night while on his annual vacation.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
SUNSHINE SOCIETY MEETING

The Sunshine Society will meet Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Trinity Methodist church. Mrs. Herbert Warner will speak on Junior Achievement Work. The Lena Corbin Junior Branch, I. s. $. is cordially invited to toin the Canonicus Branch at this meeting.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
Deaths
Salvatore PignatelIi

Salvatore Pignatelli, aged 57, a native of Italy and a well known resident of this city for over 20 years, died suddenly last night at his home, 21 Lilac street.
 He is survived by brother, Gen. mario Pignatelli of this city, sister in Italy, six nephews and four nieces in this city.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row morning at g o'clock from St. Joseph's church. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
WILL GO TO LONDON

A farewell party was given last evening to Miss Paula Kaspar of Pennington at the home of Lewis Victor of 2SS Stanley street. Miss kaspar plans to leave shortly for London, where she expects to re- main for a year or more.
 The evenings program included short addresses and solos by guests from New York, Boston and nearby cities. Miss Kaspar was presented with fountain pen and pencil set,
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
Negress, 126 Years Old
 Dies; Mother of Twenty

Dayton. Ohio, Feb. r Pl-Mrs.
 Susan Watkins, g negress, said to have been 126 years old, and the mother of 20 children, died at her
 home here last night Only two of the children are known to survive, the others having been sold into slavery prior to the Civil war and all trace of them was lost.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
BRITISH REPLY DELAYED

London, Feb. IT tPl-The delay in Great Britains reply to the Ameri- can naval disarmament proposal Is due. it was stated today, to the necessity of consulting the domin- ions. There is no indication as to when the reply Is likely to be dis hatch ed.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
Eva Diakou

Eva, six months old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Christos Diakou, of 151 North street, died last night at the New Britain General hospital.
 The funeral was held this after noon at o'clock from Laraia & Sagarino's undertaking parlors. Burial was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
City Items

Edward Hayes was arrested on Church street this afternoon by Off, ficer Thomas J. Feeney on the charge of violation of probation.
 Officer. Michael Massey and Vim cenzo Santucci are off duty because of illness,
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
Carmella Di'Pietro

Carmolla. two months old daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Sebastino DiPietro, died early this morning at her home, 1S Hunter road.
 The funeral will be held from her o'clock. Burial will be in St. Marys cemetery
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
James keegan

James Keegan, for practically a lifetime resident Of New Britain, died early this morning at the home of his son, Francis Keegan. 10l North street. He had been about during the day and was taken with heart attack about midnight, and died shortly afterwards. Dr. John Purney. medical examiner, viewed the remains and gave permission to M. J. Kenney & Co. to prepare the body for burial.
 MT. Keegan was about 70 years of age. He was a widower and is sur vived by two sons. Francis. with whom he had made his home for a number of years, and James, Jr., of New York. Several grandchildren also survive.
 The funeral will be held at Ken ney's funeral parlors Saturday morn- ing, with services at St. Marys church and burial in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17

The weed Is one of the most useful forces in nature, It keeps the rain from reaching the particles of mold that make the soil reproductive in plowed fields, washouts and burned over land.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
BURNS TO BE LEADER OF
 STATE LETTER CARRIERS
No Opposition Anticipated At An. nual Convention in Nleriden
 On WaShington's Birthday

John F. Burns of this city is as- sured of election to the presidency of the State Letter Carriers' asso- citation at the annual convention in Meriden Tuesday. February 22. it was learned today He Is vice. president of the association and for many years has been a prominent and active member. According to information made public today he will be unopposed for promotion.
 A large number of postal em. ployes in this city will attend the convention. A volume of important business is scheduled for action.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
RADIO ISLANDER BILL

Springfield, H.. Feb. II lR-A bill to cover radio islander" was offered in the Illinois senate today. Under the present law islander Is "by word of mouth" but the bill would make any untrue statement given over a radio basis for legal action.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17

Miss Isabell . Lawwill, Adrie2, Mich, is second U. s. woman to be an impor- tant figure in | state depart ment of labor. C She has been named director of the workinglnen's compensation department of Michigan.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
ASSAULTED BY GANG

William Gray of 450 Allen street reported to the police that as he was walking up Oak street last night he was attacked by gang near Putnam street and assaulted. An investigation is being made.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
Mrs. Sarah J. Patterson

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Jano Patterson of the Erwin home, who died from the effects of a fall. were held this afternoon at S:3o o'clock at B. c. Porter Sons funeral parlors at 1s Court street. Rev. pr. George w. C. Hill pastor of the South Congregational church. offlciated. Burial was in Riverside cemetery. Pennington.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
Funerals
Helen Cielicki

HtICn JIVI1CkI
 The funeral H Helen Cielicki. six year old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Walter Cielicki of 52 Orange street, who died suddenly at her home yes terday morning as the result of con- vulsions, will be held tomorrow morning at 7:30 o'clock at Sacred Heart church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
BURGLAR TAKES SILVERWARE Stamford. Feb. IT R-A burglar

Stamford, Feb. IT VA burgIar entered the apartment of Mrs. Louise Grant last night and made off with silverware valued at $200. It is thought that the entry was with a kew
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17
"YOUNG PURNELL" HELD
Prominent New Haven Boxer Pleads Guilty To Six Charges of Theft Companion Escapes.

New Haven, Feb. IT P>-Pleadins guilty to theft on six counts Edward Jones. 21. of Albany, known in fighting circles as Young Purnell'' was bound over in city court today under a bond of s1,5o0 to criminal superior court. Jones, a professions al welterweight boxer, was appre- hended Saturday morning leaving a Dixwell avenue store with an armful of loot, and confessed to having robbed four gas stations and three stores In one night. The friend, Mac" who he said accompanied him has not been found 50 far.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-17

New York-Clearing House, ex- changes s1,056,ooO,000; Balances SIS, S,00O.000.