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The Washington times., 1927-06-24
SNAKES SOUGHT
FOR SHOES
By DIXIE TIGHE


NEW YORK, June 24.-"Turtles
preferred" is the status revealed in
New York's reptile realm. which
came to light today when 1t was
explained that there is a law
against killing turtles, but no legis.
lation to protect the snake from the
big heel and toe men who want
their skins to fashion shoes.
A snake fancier, George Chapelle,
CT Paris. France, is investigating
the resources Of Americas snake
zones, and he has decided that his
particular line Is the one interest
slightly impoverished.
Though there is no prchibitive
law, Chapelle will not consider
depicting our stock Of non.venemous
reptiles. This brand of snake is par.
ticuary antagonistic toward rodents
and IL the farmers ally. 1t Is pois-
onous reptiles that attract the
attention of Chapelle.
Yes, we have rattIers, copper
heads. moccasins and corals. All
poisonous, but not in sufficient
numbers to be regarded as a good
CATCH" Besides. the RATHER is only
Of fair thickness; the copperhead
IL too small, the moccasin, though
tough. IL rather dull and drab: and,
the coral IL impractical except for
midgets' shoes.
America does not abound IN
pythons nor monitor lizards. And
these two subjects are found to be
particularly adaptable for the pur.
pose Of beautifully patterned shoes
and durable. fashionable. belts, wal.
lets and purses.
The Washington times., 1927-06-24

The key il inserted permanently
IN q new combination lock for doors
but can be turned only when the
proper buttons in set surrounding
it are pressed.
The Washington times., 1927-06-24

An Oregon woman recently shot
a rattlesnakes that had been
eating her turkeys.
The Washington times., 1927-06-24
CHINESE LOSE IN
FOREIGN ROW
BY International News Service
SHANGHAI, June "a Troops

SIaANG14A4S JuuS "a. 4EoopS
have clashed at Chinkiang. accord.
ing to dispatches received here.
foreign warships and Nationalist
Nationalist numbering so, under
Chinese officer, raided the Jardine
Matheson hulk at Chinkiang on
Thursday and fired upon q party
from the warships which came to
drive them away.
The foreign sailors repealed the
Chinese without firing, although
one foreign officer was slightly
wounded by Chinese fire.
The Oldest leather makers In the
United States are q firm in Philadel.
phia, established in 1909.
Grade crossing accidents have
killed 10000 persons during 1925, and
70 nm &Sa4
The Washington times., 1927-06-24

Exquisite gowns, chemise.
step-ins, Of fine quality voiles.
White and pastel shades. Trim
med daintily with laces, ed4-
ings, insertings, medallions and
ribbons.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-22

ment purely for the good Of the country 1t was said at his office today. The petition was started on its rounds about ten days ago and returns so far, his associates said. had been "fair-as good as could be expected in so short a time"
 MT, Tucker has been on q trin 10 the south and will not return here until after Thanksgiving day. Today he was said to be "on a train somewhere between the south and New York"
 In addition 10 being president Of the Philip M. Tu.ker company. Mir. Tucker is director Of the American Glue company, American Manufac- inring company. Chapman Valve Manufacturing company. Robertson hIeachory and Dye Works, Inc, and salmon Falls Manufacturing con- pany, and a trustee of the Black Ray Realty Associates. Boston Penny savings bank. Commercial Finance company and Mutual Finance com pany.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-22
TRUCK HITS PARKED AUTO
stanley Hcrp>t, Driver. Placed Under Arrest After Collision On Arch Street This Afternoon.

Stanley Herpst, aged 3a. 0, 104 Rockwell avenue. was arrested by Officers A. (. Walinczus and Peter Cabelus shortly before l o'clock this afternoon on the charge of reckless driving. Herpst was driving an au- 'omobile truck from Rockwell ave- nue into Arch. street, and an auto mobile owned by Arthur W. Huck was parked facing south In front of tiucks home, 555 Arch street. The truck struck the other machine in the rear, smashing the gasoline tank and damaging a rear fender. The front part Of the truck was caved in by the impact.
 Herpst insisted that the Huck car was in motion but witnesses told the police Herpst was at fault and mo- tody was in the parked car. John Franks of s3 Rockwell avenue. W. R. Moore of 559 Arch street and John Weber of 559 Arch street were suhpoenaed as witnesses. Hcrpst is a painter and has eight children.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-22
City Items

A beautiful large assortment Of i Chrysanthemums and Pompons for Thanksgiving. Flower Garden Green house. 1l63 Stanley St. Phone 3S26-2. -advt.
 No Thanksgiving dinner is com plete without oysters Stuff your ! turkey with out delicious fresh open oysters. Our genuine Blue Point oysters on the half shell are the best and sweetest in town. Rememb mber, our oysters. are certified Open We'd nesday until and Thursday a. m. Delivery of fish and oysters Thurs day morning, phone ll49. Conner cial Fish Market, next to police sta ton, just around the corncr.-advt.
 A meeting of the building com mission will be held December , 10 consider a proposal that the en- gineering department hereafter lay out building lines.
 The second Of q series or weekly political gatherings will be held to- night at 5 o'clock at democratic headquarters on Main street. Chair man J. E. R. keevers presiding.
 J. Edward Nevarde Of 94 Kelsey street will leave tomorrow for Talla- hassee, Fla, where he will spend the winter.
 Helen and Birdie Surtas ski are spending Thanksgiving with their parents Mir. and Mrs. Michael Sur taski Of 36 Whiting street. They are dancers with Jimmie Coopers Beauty Revuc."
 4 motion picture. the Age Of Speed" will be shown at the state trade school on November 29. It ex- plains modern methods of grinding. A smoker will follow. The meeting is for employees Of the Fafnir Bear ing Co. only.
 St. Johns Fair will open Thurs day night, Thanksgiving night. Adm 25c.-Advt.
 A daughter was born at New Britain General hospital today to Mrs. and Mrs. Raymond Simpson Of 99 North Whittlesey avenue, Wal lingford
 The New Britain Institute library will be close on Thanksgiving day.
 Mir. and Mrs. Howard Sheldon and ! son, Robert. Of Monroe street. will ! spend Thanksgiving with relatives in Waterbury.
 Miss Dorothy Bauwens Of New Haven spent Monday with Mrs. J. | J. Holloway of Murray street.
 Mrs. George Munsell is recovering her daughter, Mrs. Ernest Olson Of Coolidge street.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-22

Mrs. Amalie Nuss for several months acting secretary Of the New Britain Cooperative Savings and Loan association was elected sacre- tary of that organization by unani- nous action of the directors.
 Mrs. Nuss. who ia the widow of Robert J. Nuss Of Cottage place, was acting secretary Of the Chamber Of Commerce after tho death of the late Mary F. Curtin She later was connected with Eackliffc Brothers Co, About q year ago she joined the Savings and Loan Association as assistant secretary and became act secretary upon the death Of the late Y. J. Stoarns.
 She Is q member Of the Business and Professional Women's club.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-22
CRASH AT INTERSECTION

coupe driven by Mrs. Bernie Steele of 425 Pennington avenue collided with touring car operat- cd by Albert Barney Of l37 Wash ington street about S;30 this morn Ing al the intersection Of Washing ton and Lafayette streets. Officer Thomas Woods reported that Bar ney was driving south on Washing ton street and Mrs. Steele was driv- ing west on Lafayette street. Each claimed to have been going about 15 miles an hour. Mrs. Steele's car struck the left running board Of the other car and broke it, also damag- ing the front spring on her car The officer found no cause for police ac- ton.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-22
LEAGUE HAS FACTS
 0N DENS 0F VICE
Report One Investigator Was
 Catholic Nun

Geneva, Nov. 22 Colleague Of Nations officials today assaled as ridiculous reports published in Eng land which, in their opinion, might lead to the impression that some woman member of the leagues com mission for the suppression of the white slave traffic had gone to the extent Of posing as the proprietress Of houses Of Ill fame in order to get first hand information for the league.
 League officials said. however, that 1t would be a mistake 10 deducs from their repudiation Of the report concerning women members of the committee that women have never been employed in tracking down those engaged In white slavery. II was fact. they added. that both men and women Investigators had been employed to enter dens Of the underworld 10 obtain direct intorma- ton as to real conditions, sometimes even posing as undesirable charac- ters.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-22
Atwood Outlines His
 Plans as C. of C. Head

An administration Of activities is seen by Chamber Of Commerce off cials following the first meeting of the newly elected board of directors yesterday. President William r.. Att wood presided and outlined his plans and policies for the year, which were received with approval.
 Mr. Atwood WaS authorized 10 appoint committees on finance, membership. civic opportunities, meetings. iupro\ rd highways. InGis- lati'", Maple Ilill and Elm Hill an- n"XatIon, The possibility Of extend ing the membership and scope Of the hoard was discussed but no action Was taken.
 T. is planned 10 meet every two weeks.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-22
PRIEST ARRESTED
 IN OBREGON PLOT
Trio Said 10 Have Attempted As aassination of Leader in Move
 for Religious Liberty.

Mexico City, Nov. 22 tP - Three prominent members of the League Tor tho Defense Of Religious Lib- arty have been arrested as the ac- tual leaders of the attempt on No- vember 1S to assa ssinate Gen. Al varo Obregon and have confessed their guilt. Gen. Roberto Cruz, chief of police. announced in an ot- icial signed statement.
 Tho men under arrest are: Luis segura Nilchis, an engineer employ ed by the Mexican Light and Power company: Miguel Agustiu Pro Jua- reg, described as a Catholic priest, and his brother, Humberto Juarez. They were said to have styled them selves the faction group Of the League for the Defense Of Re ligtou4 Liberty"-an organization opposed to the new Mexican re- ligious law.
 Tho arrests were made after Juan Tirado and Lamberto Ruiz, two of the four men who were in the automobile from which the bombs were hurled at Oregon, confessed. Tirado and Ruiz later died from wounds received when they were shot by Obregon's con- panions while attempting to escape.
 Vilchis, according to the police statement, assumed the entire re- sOOn al hil{tv Yor tho aYtepoptaJ ou sassination. The police believe, however, that this was done in an effort to shield his accomplices.
 Filchis. the statement continued, also confessed that he had been shipping continually arms and am intuition to what the government terms Catholic rebels In the states Of Jalisco and Zacatecas.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-22
Women Voters to Talk
 On Municipal Taxation

The N'2 Britain chapter of the 'onurc'irm League of Womon Vol CTS wll hold a meeting this evening ar fn" hou. o' Mrs. John II. Kirk Ham on Lexington street Mrs. Euon E. na-@'t,', president o' thr chapter, wilt preside. Municipal Taxation" will b" analysed and dis cuss"d for the benefit of members. Mrs. Clark Of I.akevill" and Thomas I.iDd"r or this city will open he dis cussiou with talks on the subject Mayor Gardner C. Weld, members of the common council and tho board of finance and taxation will be guests Of honor,
New Britain herald., 1927-11-22
COOLIDGE BROWNS ON CHAIN LETTERS
 ID REFLECT HIM
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republican leaders in New England said they saw no barrier 10 draft Ing" Mir. Coolidge.
 Mir. Tucker. the ius'igator Of the petitions, is on visit 10 the south where it Is said he intends person .iy Introducing he petitions.
 The carly petitions Were made re- iurnable 10 NIT. Tucker's brokerage p'dce but associates of Mir. Tucker said the response has been so en- ihnsiastic that il will probably be necessary to open headquarters to handle the incoming petitions.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-22

Chamber of Commerce at the regu- lar Lions club meeting today. The address was delivered by Nelson Morley branch manager of the rat ing division of the New England h. surance exchange.
 MT. Morley took as an example an average four story brick building in a city like New Britain and pointed out the conditions and pos- sible conditions which go to estab- fishing the fire insurance rate,
New Britain herald., 1927-11-22
ROra back Against Plan

Hartford, Nov. 22.-lp,-J. Henry Eoraback, republican state chair man, In statement this morning said he would give the plan no en- couragement in this state. Such e plan, in my estimation, is calculated 70 deteaf Its own ends" said Mr Roraback. 'l had heard Of the plan preNlounly. although I don't recall iuSf now from what source. and at that time l told interested parties exactly what I am saving today. I nave not approved Of the proposi- ion, I don't think it is good iudg- m"nt and l believe it is like other 0lans that have been started for drafting the president--incaDabln Of reaching the end desired. l don't 'hlni it has made any headway in 'onn'cticut and l think t will die out here"
New Britain herald., 1927-11-22
Idea Born in Boston

Boston, Nov. P tPt-Philip NJ. Tucker Boston investment broker, conceived the idea of circulating a chain petition asking President Coolidge to run in 1928 as a move
New Britain herald., 1927-11-22
"This Woman Business
 Title of Yale Drama

New Haven, Nov. g2 R,-Yalc dramatists have chosen This Wom- an Business as is play for the lis ual Christmas trip opening away from hom" al Albany. December lG, and playing in Rochester,. Buffalo and rufsbru@b with final showing at Was1lag'on, December 2L
New Britain herald., 1927-11-22

Josephine ademanJulus, 18 and Aubrey Clay Rosele 2O pictured here have announced their forthcoming compano ate marriage at rard kansas Josephine the daughter of E. 1lademannJuus publisher Rosee who works for Hade- manuius will assume financial responsibility for the pres ent and Josephine will continue to school If the marriage takes, well and good Otherwise therel be divorce. The
New Britain herald., 1927-11-22
TALKS ON INSURANCE
Official of New England Exchange Tells Lions Club Members How Rates are Figured.

How insurance rates are arrived at was explained to the members of the Lions club, members of the school board and directors of the
New Britain herald., 1927-11-22

New York. Nov. 22 Lp-The New ] York Herald Tribune says today q
 movement aiming to put majority or the people Of the United States
 on record for the reelection of Pres 'dent Coolidge, in advance Of the
 republican convention. IS gaining ground in New England.
 Links in chain petition" calling on the president 10 reconsider his
 decision not 10 run in 1928 have ap- peared in various parts of Connecti- cut and Ma SSachusotts. the rews- paper says, and have been traced in , directly 10 Philip M. Tucker, Boston broker.
 The plan is 10 ask each citizen signing the petition to get 10 others 10 sign, branching out until the en- tire United States has been covered.
 \ footnote 10 the petition says there is no organization behind this movement. II is entirely a spontaneous method by which the common people can express their wishes and ask others 10 carry on."
 To present a petition representa- tive Of a ma jority of the voters par ticipating in the last presidential election, nearly 15,O00,0OG sigma lures would be necessary. Four times that number would he required 10 [ speak for majority of the Ameri- l can populace.
 The Herald-Trihune cave ,or.r leaders in Connecticut are said 10 be ! opposed to the circulation of the pe- !! ttlons on the ground that the move ment is ill advised and tends to de- | feat its own ends. J. Henry Pora- | back, national committeeman from that state. said he was out Of sym pathy with gestures that might call forth statement from the White . House putting the president beyond | He and other republi- | can leaderes in New England said 1 they saw no barrier to "drafting" MT. Coolidge.
 MT Tucker, the instigator Of the ! petitions, is on q visit to the south | where 1t is said he intends personal | ly introducing the petitions.
 The early petitions were made re- turnable to MT. Fuckers brokerage . office. but associates of Mir. Tucker ! said the response has been so en- thusiastic that it will probably be | necessary to open a headquarters to handle the incoming petitions.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-22
For Skin Eruptions
 Peterson's s Ointment

Don't be embarrassed with un- slightly pimples and skin blemishes. Just rub on some Peterson Ointment and watch how quickly your skin clears up and becomes smooth and fresh-looking You're bound to suc- ceed with Peterson's even if you have been disappointed with other remedies, 35 cents a boy-all drug gists.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-22

los I.aden's Edison Recording Artist at St. Johns Fair, Hear them. ---Adyt
New Britain herald., 1927-11-22

girl s parents approve.
Putnam patriot., 1927-01-14
BUSINESS CHANGES
Frederick Prince Now With Putnam Music Shop, lnc.-
 Father Moves Stock Here

The Putnam Music Shop has broad ened it's field and under the corporate name of Putnam Music Shop. lneor- porated, has added a jewelry and gift shop Co be conducted in conjunction with the lines heretofore carried. The new department will be in charge of Frederick NJ. Prince, formerly with E. L. Prince & Sons. Front street. Watch and clock repairing has also been added. The store is now being redecorated and refitted.
 The F.. L. Prince & Sons jewelry store in Hoosup was closed last week and the stock removed to Putnam. The decision was arrived at when Freder- iek Prince made his new business con neetion with the Putnam Music Shop, Inc E. L. Prince and his younger son. W. Earle Prince, will continue the business on Front street. Says the Moosup Journal.
 "The Prince jewelry store has been well managed with displays that would do credit to a large town, and the management have made friends Iu this vicinity who are sorry Co see a reliable firm of that character move out.
Putnam patriot., 1927-01-14
MISS HARPER WEDS
Relatives and Friends Crowd St. Mary's Church Monday
 Morning

At 9 o'clock Monday morning at St. Mary's church. Miss Ella Viola liar per. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. George ]. Harper. Water street. was married to Everett Stephen Flaherty, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Flaherty. Tram ingham. Mass.
 The ceremony was performed on the high altar. the bride being a member of the Children of Mary. by Rev. Charles F Bedavd. pastor. The church was filled with friends and relatives. The bride wore rose chiffon taffeta dress trimmed with bands of a deeper shade of rose faille, made in the old. fashioned style bouifant effect Rose colored maline was tied around her neck in large bow. the long ends reaching Co the hem of the dress. Her hat. a rose velvet soft dropping shape. faced in a lighter tone of silk. was trimmed with two silk roses. She car ried an old-fashioaed bouquet of mixed flowers.
 The bridesmaid, sister. Mias Stella Harper. wore gown of orchid crepe de-chine with picture hat of the same color trimmed with pink rose buds and orchid maline. She carried an arm bouquet of pink roses. Mir. Flaherty's best man was a cousin, John Cunningham. of Birmingham Mass. At the offertory there was spe. cial singing by the nine o'clock choir
 After the ceremony breakfast was served al the parents home. after which the couple left for a trip to Al. lantie City and Washington. D. C. For going away costume Mrs Flaherty wore dress. hat and coat nf Chane red with grey shoes and stockings.
 For the present Mr. and Mrs. Fla herty will live with MT Flahcrty', parents in Framinrhan For the past three years Mrs Flaherty has been q milliner with Miss Ada Maynard ?. hat shoppe. Mr Flaherly. who Is salesman for millinery concern 1T Boston. is well known here,
Putnam patriot., 1927-01-14

Raymond Bousquet of Meehanies' vile, son of Mir and Mrs. omer Bous' guet. and a companion, Arthur Rs- cine. also of Meehanicsville, fell three stories to the cellar of the old Tasem handle factory last Saturday after noon. They were removed to their homes and the Bousquct boy later removed 10 the Day KinbalI Hospital where it was found that he was suffer ing from fractured pelvis bone, broken right arm and internal iniur- ios. He was placed on the danger list hut has since been showing im- provement The Racine boy was not seriously injured.
 The two boys started out on hike Coming to the deserted old factory
Putnam patriot., 1927-01-14
SEEKING ADVENTURE
 BOYS FALL } STORIES

building they decided that it would be an adventure to explore it. While walking along the floor of the third story rotten board gave way and they were dropped through an old eie- vator shaft to the cellar That the younger boy was not more serious- ly injured was due Co the fact that he landed on top of the older boy
 The boys shouts attracted atten- ton and those who went to the scene summoned doctor, and both lads were removed to their home. On, -~- count of the seriousness of the injur- les sustained by Raymond he was or dered removed Co the hospital
 The old factory building has not been used since it was occupied by James B. Tatem as d handle factory. The factory was removed to Putnam many years ago and since that time the West Thompson factory has re- mained unoccupied.
Putnam patriot., 1927-01-14
WASHINGTON TRIP
Fifteen From Putnam Have Signed
 SO Far For Pilgrimage

Fifteen people in Putnam have all ready signed up and paid the initial S2 payment for the trip to Washing ton, January 2S, arranged by the night schools of the state for educational purposes This statement was made this morning by Lewis F. Battey. prin- cipal of Putnam's evening school who has the matter in charge for this town
 Those going from Putnam will take a special train that leaves Hartford at D. m., Friday evening, January 26 Cars will be added until New York state Is reached. The train. all day coaches, will run express from New York to Washington. arriving in the national capital in time for breakfast Saturday morning.
 All day Saturday and Sunday morn ing will be spent in sigh. sea:sss. The return journey will begin about O. clock Sunday afternoon. II Is planned to have the delegation received by the president, vice president. or a mem Der of the cabinet. while in Washing. ton.
 The whole cost of the trip includ. ing hotel and other expenses. Is but S2O, this, however. Is exclusive of the fare to and from Hartford to Putnam