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New Britain herald., 1927-03-02

tive side of the debate. This will be the first occasion of the kensjneton Mems Lycaum holding q debate on q question supported by a local or ganlzation the KcnSinSton League of Women Voters. giving it's support to the proposed bill. The public is invited to attend
 Ninstrcls To Meet
 The cast ot the St. Paul Tabs minstreis will meet tomorrow eve ming at 8 o'clock at Tabs hall for a get-together meeting. Refresh monts will be served.
 EntCrtainS Club
 Miss Phyllis Andrul entertained members of the J. $. $. sewing club last evening at her home on Lang don Court, Kensington. Ten guests were present and the evening in Cluded refreshments and entertain ment.
 What They're Doing
 several local residents attended a minstrel show given last evening in Maridon by the Mcriden chapter ot the E. P. O. F.
 Flocks of children. released from their school duties by the annual midWinter vacation, are thronSing the streets of the town this week. General reports seem 10 indicate that they are enjoying their respite from the three E's.
 Miss Victoria ITisllc, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Samuel A. Eiske of Warrington ridge. is a candidate for the position Of managing editor Of the college paper Of Smith college, where Miss fiSke is junior. The paper is widely known in collegiate circles and the position entails a considerable amount of ability in journalistic efforts.
 sounds Good
 From East Berlin, the home ot the Sweet Sixteen club, that organ ization which is noted for it's ad- vanccd ideas of entertainment comes the notice of meeting to be held in the near future.
 "A meeting of the Sweet Sixteen will be held at the villa of Mrs. Harold R. Clark on Thursday after noon. The social half Of the eve ming is being arranged by Miss Marguerite Pollard, prominent in banking and lodge circle in Hart ford county.
 "Out of respect 10 the hostess. each member is requested to wear
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promptly 2 copy thereof ts Dr. Robbins.
 Dated at Bristol. Connecticut, this ist day Of March. 1921" Central St. Street Ane
 Cornelius E. Daley of Forestr,Ns appeared before the city council last evening in connection with the pro- posed stree: line for Central street in Forostville. He was informed that the matter is now being given consideration by the street commit tee. whose report will be submitted very shortly.
 Hearing Vote Rescinded
 By vote taken by the city council last evening, the action taken at . previous meeting calling for a hear. ing on the matter of bringing East Road. Downs street and the east end of South street into the first tax ing district was rescinded. This ac- ton was found necessary due 10 tho fact that notices were not served in sufficient time 10 warn property owners of the hearing set for last evening. The hearing will be hc'l at a meeting Of the council on March IS.
 Health Officers Report
 The report Of Dr. E. E, Robbins. city health officer, presented 10 the city fathers last evening showed that at the present time there are la0 fever and , cases Of dipNtheria. Two deaths have resulted from tho measles epidemic.
 Dr. Robbins also reported that he had issued an adict to the authorl- ties Of the city Of New Britain. pro- hibitins the dumping Of garbage in Bristol territory. The reason for this action, he stated, was due 10 | farmer In the Red Stone Hill sec- ton oarting New Britain garbage 10 his hog farm, which resulted in an epidemic O. hog cholera. Dr. Roh- bins is receiving the support of Mayor John F. Wade and members of the city council in his action in- solar as it affects the city of New Britain.
 Request BrtdGe
 A petition was presented to the city council last evening by resi- dents 0, Barnes street, asking that bridge be erected over the PeQua- buck river, connecting Barnes street with Gaylor street. Tho matter was referred to the street committee for investigation.
 Progress Reported
 Progress was reported by the or- dinance committee in connection with the parking ordinance on tho south side Of North Main street juse north of Main street. Definite rec concentrations will be submitted at the meeting Of the council on March l5.
 To Acquire Right of Way
 Acting upon a report of the seven committee. steps will be taken ina mediateiy to procure either by pur. chase or condemnation proceedings a right of way for q sewer main be. tween Divinity and Park streets.
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court of Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. E. E. Robbins was found guilty of having had improper relations with my former wife. As this is conduct unbecomIng 10 a city official, I pre- fer the above charge against him and request his removal from the ot- fee he now holds.
 "'Y ours very truly.
 LOUIS T. DEMONT'
 By date, four days subsequent thereto tha mayor and city council received the following withdrawal of said communication:
 Withdrawal of petition request ing removal of health officer:
 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council of City Of Bristol:
 "I hereby withdraw my petition requesting the removal of Health Of .icer Dr. Benjamin E. Robbins.
 Since filing the petition I have consulted counsel. and am acting upon his advice 10 withdraw the above mention petition.
 Dated at Bristol. Connecticut. this 25th day Of February. 1927.
 LOUIS DEMONT" and whereas. the publicity gwen 10 the first communication above .uot- ed resulted in a demand by the health officer R. E. Robbins, M D.. that an investigation be made by the council 10 ascertain not only the truthfulness of the matters alleged but whether or not there was any basis whatever for sending the first communication to the mayor and council and
 Whereas, after investigation the mayor and council have ascertained
 T. That on the 4th day of Feb cuary 192I one Louis T. Demont o. Bristol was granted q divorce in the superior court at Hartford, Connec- ticut, from onc Char'ene Moulthrop Eemont, based upon q divorce com rlaint dated March roth, 1926.
 "2. That the divorce hearing was uncontested; that Dr. Robbins had no knowledge whatever of the di- vorce petition or Of the time of hear ing or trial thereon. and consequent Iy had no opportunity to be present and refute any claim that might be made that he was in any way con- nected with the alleged misconduct of the defendant
 s. That as a matter of fact the decree of divorce does not connect the name Of Dr. Robbins with the case.
 4. That the evidence submitted to the council and the investigation made by it establishes that Dr. Rob- bins had no relations with either of the parties 10 said action which would reflect upon him or the city in the slightest decree.
 NOW, therefore. De it resolved that the mayor and city council ab- solve E. R. Robbins. NJ. D., health officer of the city Of Bristol from any blame in connection with said case, and that in simple justice 1t inscrihe Upon the records of the city of Bristol this finding. and that the city clerk be instructed 10 forward
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thinking he might be of some aid in the matter.
 Mr. Hickey on the stand testified that he was awakened by shouting and sounds of battle in his front hallway. Descending on the scene armed with a cane and a naSilight, he saw three men fighting in his hall He drove them out with his cane. He stated that he had left the light on for some late guests who were expected Sunday morning. Upon ridding the home of his uE- welcome visitors, MT. Hickey said he called C. r. Lewis who detailed off cers Brown and Nentres on the case. Arrests followed and the three men were taken to New Britain and lodged in the police station. They were later released on bonds for ap- pearance in court last evening.
 Attorney David L. Dunn of New Britain represented the Mcridcn trio who pleaded guilty 10 the charge ot drunkenness and breach of the peace.
 Mrs. William Slater. 30. Of this town was given 80 days jail sen tence on charge of improper con duct. Mrs Slater was arrested Sun day morning by Officer Frank Brown. Her companion, Charles Mansoll. 50, also of this town, was fined Soo and costs and received 50 day suspended jail sentence.
 Grange Attracts Many
 Last evenings meeting of Berlin Grange attracted a large attcndanc" when Benjamin SouthWick, county agricultural agent spok" on the sub ject Better Home Gardens" Nr. Southwiclt's speech contained many helpful hints to flower enthusiasts and results of state Investigation in the line Of more productive home gardens were given to the assembly for it's own use.
 Following the state authority, Mrs. George E. Green, local flower grower, spoke on Raising Flow CTS" Mrs. Green is well known in this community as a grower of rec ord blooms. having taken prizes in several flower shows including the Grange fair last fall and the New ington flower show previous 10 that, Mrs. Greens talk, based on actual experience. contained bits of help ful information which will doubt lossly be put into practice with the spring planting.
 Mrs. Grace l.. Ncntres conducted 2 short sketch on the subject Put ting Things Off" which had many laughs and was well received by those attending the meeting.
 Son Born
 A son was born February c7 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert c. Hall Of La peer, Michigan, former residents Of this town.
 Returns From Nova Scotia
 Lloyd and Guy Elderkson return cd 10 this town yesterday after scv- eral months spent In Nova Scotia. They arc employed by the Stiles X Reynolds Brick Co.
 Ninal Gordon and family have re- turned to Boston after several months spent in Berlin. Mir. Cor don has been employed by the Stiles X Reynolds Brick Go. as watchman.
 Kcnsington Meas Lyccum
 The kensington Mems Lyceum will hold debate in the parlors Of the Kensington Methodist church on Monday evening at s o'clock. The question of the debate will be: Re solved: That the Bill Providing Jury Duty by Women as A 'vocated by the League Of Women Voters be En- acted by the state Legislature
 Lyman Hall and X. C.. Johnson will take the affirmative of the ques- ton while Jcaeph l.. Wilson and 'aul c. Baker will handle the nesa-
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INTRUDERS FINED
 IN BERLIN COURT Meriden Trio Caused Disturb ance in P. (. Hickey Home PICK STRANGE BATTLEFIELD
Boys Club sponsors to Meet Tonight to Discuss Season Plans-Large Attendance at Garden Meeting of Local Grange-Lyceum Debate.

Emil Ketelhut of S7 Horton ave- nue, Meriden, his brother. Oscar Ketelhut of the same address, and Alfred Papka of 50 Horton avenue, Merden, were arralgned before Judge George C.. GrisWold at the regular weekly session of the Der lin town court , st evening and fined S5 and costs on charges of drunk anness and breach of the peace, amounting to SEQ and costs for each of the trio.
 They were arrested early last Sun day morning by Officers Frank Brown and Orvlle Nentres after they had committed a disturbance on Worthington ridge which Included entering the home of Pardon C. Hickey, treasurer of Landers, Erary Ns Clark of New Britain.
 Testimony became involved as witness after witness tood the stand to testify. Among those who testi- fled for the state was Willis E. Wheeler of b Mill street. Meriden. who. with Joseph Nahaticll and Alfred Sarah. also of Mcriden, gave the three ride to Berlin after having picked them up on the turn pike when they said they were bound for Springfield.
 According to Wheeler's testimony which was Corroborlted by that of his two friends. he transported the trio to Worthingtor ridge where he stopped and NahG,ick and sarah alighted from the car. Paplta and the ketelhut brothers became sus- picious Of the mons actions, 1t was stated and also aliGhted, Whereupon alterations commenced and Sarrah and Nahatick ran from the three ielligerent men Seeing light at the door of the home of Mr. Hickey, they assumed Chat the place was a hotel and entered. calling for help as they ran. The three Meriden men followed and fight ensued in the hallway of the Hickey homestead.
 Rev. Samsel A. Fislie. pastor Of the Berlin Congregational church, witness for the state. testified that he had been awakened by shouts and sounds of fighting. According to his testimony. he saw the men enter the Hickey home and dressed,
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To Show Local Pictures

The Girl Reserves will hold an important meeting tomorrow eve ming at the home of Miss Elizabeth Brastow. Miss Rogers and Miss Lucchini will be present. All mem hers are urged to attend.
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Storrs egg-laying contest, in sixth place in it's class, but the leaders have been falter!ng during the week and the local mans hens may gain. During the last week Trei- ber's birds laid 31 eggs and now have a total Of 4S7 70 their credit.
 Yum-Yum Club
 The Yum Yum club met yester- day afternoon at the home of Miss Frances Bunnen and played 800" Prizes were won by Mrs. Pauline Johnson, Mrs. Robert Coa and Mrs Frank Gilbert. A very enjoyable aft ernoon was spent.
 New Leaders Named
 The four leaders Of the Broad street school orchestra for the month of March have been named. They will be Wilhelmina Strung, Maurice Greene. John O'Dea and William Sneideman. This orchestra, under the direction Of Miss Cottlo, has been doing fine work and has received much praise Of late.
 Teachers at Thcater
 Thirty teachers from the Broad and Linden street schools were en- tortalned at the Strand theater last and Manager John Giackin. They were escorted into the theater and allowed to select their own seats.
 Nursing Association Meeting
 The Plainville Public Health Nursing association hold it's regular monthly meeting yesterday after noon. Committees reported on so- cial welfare and relief work. A fund for use in emergency cases has been established by subscriptions from individuals and organizations and is now ready for use IL will not be touched except in case of extreme necessity.
 To Show Local Pictures
 The motion pictures of the sover- nor and other prominent citizens of Hlainville which were taken at the opening Of the Strand theater Fri Jay evening have been developed and are exceptionally clear. They NlI1 te SlONE 6l ll" lledl'T OH IT. Jay and Saturday and a copy pre- scented to the school department as moving visual record of the lead ing citizens of rlainvlllo In 1927. In tuturl years the film will thus be of great historical value and interest
 Girl Reserves Meeting
 The Girl Reserves will hold an important meeting tomorrow eve ming at the home of Miss Elizabeth Brastow. Miss Rogers and Miss Lucchini will be present. All mem hcrs are urged to attend.
 High scores Made
 The Plainyille All Stars defeated SWiugie's All Stars in an exception ally well rolled bowling match on the Recreation alloys last night, winning by the scant margin of five pins. Scores were very high, Plain Vile gradually growing better and. after dropping the first two strings, crashing out a 549 in the last one 10 barely win the match. Duchinc was high man for the winners, but D"laWar Of the losers had the best total for the night. The scores:
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MO- I ORS LEAD
STOCK SALES
D. Inlernatlonal Sow servIee

NEW YORK. Aug. 26.-T,he stock
market was under the influence Of
the $20, 800. 900 decline In brokers
loans at the beginning Of trading to-
day, and prices on the whole were
firm.
General Motors, in which transac-
tons aggregated $4,000 shares yes
terday, continued as the center of
speculative attraction, arbitage trad.
ing between the new and old stock
being facilitated by the decision Of
the directors of the corporation to
make certificates for the new stock
available September Is. Price
changes were narrow. With ten
dency Of the two classes OF stocks
to close up the apparent gap In
market values.
An incident of the foreign ex-
change markets was the strength in
British sterling, with cables quoted
at new high of 1861. French
francs were also strong. while lires
sold off moderately. Call money was
unchanged at 81 per cent,
New forward movements were in.
angurated In Pressed steel Car,
Great Northern Ore, Electric Re-
frigeration and other OF the spe.
cialties. while Brooklyn Union Gas
and Consolidated resumed the adj
vance which was interrupted by
heavy selling OF the stocks earlier in
the week.
Nash Motors and Hudson were
well bought. while Chrysler moved
up fractionally on reports Of the
favorable public reception Of the new
models.
Rails were generally inactive,
though good demand was in evidence
for Atchison, New York Central and
other of the dividend railroad shares.
Stocks of the independent steel COM
panies and the coppers reacted un-
der speculative selling, while the
mercantile stocks moved up moder-
ately. Vulcan DEFINING, a mild
sensation in yesterdays session,
jumped is points to IS. up about 80
points since Thursday noon.
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TIMELY TIPS
Homes for Sale
Price Reduced

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Furnished Rooms for Rent
KENYON ST. N. W.-Front
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CheVrolet Touring for Sale
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NEW YORK COTTON

NEW YORK, Aug. 26.- Cotton
prices declined from. 10 to is points
in the early trading in the New
York market today as the result Of
scattered liquidation and profit
taking.
Unsettlement in the southern
weather conditions, together With
a moderate falling off in the de-
man from European sources, in.
duced a cautionary attitude on the
part OF Wall Street and southern
traders. Trade buying was in
fairly large volume.
Noon prices were as follows.
October, Plat; December, 21.65; and
March, 2f.79.
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success. starts Monday, August
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FOREIGN BONDS

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chance for him to make 4 spade
trick was to trust that Mrs Boyden
had the queen. Therefore he finessed
his jack. Mrs. Warren played the
queen: Dummy the 4.
Mrs. Warren proceeded 70 cash her
two good hearts She led the ace;
Dummy discarded the 5 OF spades:
Mrs. Boyden the Of clubs; Declarer
the Of clubs.
Mrs. Warren led the jack of hearts:
Dummy discarded the Of spade
Mrs Boyden the 8 OF clubs: and Mr..
Whitehead the 10 OF clubs.
Set BY One Trick
Mrs. Warren then put the OPP
ponents down one trick by leading
her ace of spades. Dummy dis.
carded the OF diamonds: Mrs. Boy.
den played the OF spades, and
Mr.. Whitehead the 8.
Mrs Warren was sure that Mr..
Whitehead now had the rest f the
tricks. However. as 1t was prob
able. Judging from her discards
ind from Ddmmy's holding. that
her partner was strongest In
spades, Mrs. Warren continued the
spades by leading the deuce. Dum-
my discarded the 5 Of diamonds:
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Mrs. Boyden played the Of spades;
Declarer won with the king.
Mr.. Whitehead led the ace OF dIa.
monds. Mrs. Warren played the 2;
Dummy the 8; Mrs. Boyden the 8.
Mr.. Whitehead led the king of
diamonds; Mrs. Warren played the
4; Dummy the 9; Mrs Boyden the
jack
Mr., whitehead led the queen OF
clubs: Mrs. Warren played the 4:
Dummy the s.; Mrs. Boyden the 5.
Mr.. Whitehead led the jack OF
clubs; Mrs. Warren played the {;
Dummy the ace; Mrs. Boyden the
s. Dpmmy's queen OF diamonds
was good for the last trick, giving
Declarer six tricks In alone less
than his contract.
Only 50 Score
Az each side held two aces there
was no score except so in the honor
column for Mrs. Warren and Mrs.
Boyden. points wen merited by their
slSillful defensive play. Even with
the cards agaihst him. Mr.. White.
head would have made his contract
against the vast majority of play.
ers who would have run their
hearts ana taken their ace Of
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ME KIC0 4 d D s
. RE VOL I ENDED

MEXICO. Feb. 2.-The Mexican
government today considers the
various rebeliions against the Gales
administration IS completely smoth.
cred.
AZ 4 result the war department
has issued a Today general amnesty
extending to February 10, during
which time all those In rebellion
against the government are asked TO
come in and surrender. All rebels
who have not surrendered before the
expiration Of the amnesty period will
be declared outlaws, and viii be exc.
cuted upon capture, according to
Assistant Secretary OF War Pima.
Two rebels were reported executed
at Parras. Coahnila state, by federal
troops.
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NJ 0 n I GON|ERY
NE VS. BRIEFS

ROCKVILLE. Nd. Feb. Mrs.
z. G. Probert. OF this county and
Washington. Is the newly-eIected
chairman OF the Woman's Board
OF the Montgomery County General
Hospital, near Olney. and the other
new officers are: First vice chair
man. Mrs. James w. Barnsley: sec.
0nd vice chairman. Mrs. Charles @.
IumDleson; secretary. Miss Mary
Reading Nichols: treasurer Miss
Alice Brooke.
The chairmen OF the VARIOUS COM
mittees are: Surgical dressings.
Mrs. J. Janney Shoemaker: canned
goods. Mrs. Clarence Z. Gilpin:
grounds, Mrs. Frank M. Hallowell:
linens Mrs. Thomas A.. I.ads0n:
publicity. Mrs. Frederick l..