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New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
LECTURES ON INDIA
Rev. Dr. Rockwell Harmon Potter Speaks on Travels in Orient at First Church Mems Meeting.

pr. Rockwell Harmon Potter of Center church, Hartford, gave an in teresting lecture last night before the members of the First Congre- gatlonal Church Mems association, his subject being "On the Road to India" Dr. Potter is president of the American Board of Missions.
 He described the missionary work being carried on in the Far East and stated that many n-Christians had praised the work of those engaged in it. Appreciation is expressed in many quarters on the betterment of condi- tions brought about in the country, he said.
 He urged those present to make q trip to the Orient and. if possible, to accompany the missioners. He de- scribed the scenes in the mountains and in the cities of India, and told , of the methods of farming and in- ! dustries there.
 He decried the lack of sanitation i in the country. Only a small minority Of the people want to break away from the rule of Great Britain, he said, and he prophesied that the country would some day be a do- minion like Canada.
 He stated that Henry Ford is 8 1 big figure there because of the popu. larity of his products in the country President Rodman w. Chamber. lain presided, this being his firs meeting. A supper was held. R. F l Pritchard was named the new chairman of the program committee
 Dean Foo will address the asso citation on March p. He will tell o the situation in China. Plans arr under way for Boys Night" il April at which Arthur Howe, former Yale football player and now as sistant to the head master at Taf school, will speak.
 Rev. Henry w. Maier spoke, con graduating the association on thu work being done.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
Makes Fat People Sir,
New York Physician Perfects simple and Easy Method of Reducing
 Weight.

Dr. R. Newman, a licensed prac- ticing physician, of 2S6 Fifth Ave- nue, New York, announces that he has perfected treatment which has quickly rid fat people of excess weight. What is more remarkable is the Doctors statement that he has successfully treated thousands of patients for fat reduction without unnecessary change of diet or bur densome exercise. He also says that fat people who suffer from chronic rheumatism. gout, asthma and high blood pressure obtain great relief from the reduction of their super fluous flesh. Realizing that this sounds almost too good to be true, the Doctor has offered to send with- out charge. to anyone who will write him. free trial treatment to prove his claims, as we'll as his Pay when-reduced" plan. If you want to rid yourself of superfluous fat, write him today, addressing Dr. R. New- man, 2se Fifth Avenue, New York City. Dept. R.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
FREE MUSICAL AID
 FOR N. B. STUDENT
Scholarship to Be Made Avail
 able Through Contest

Plans for conducting the Kate A. Stanley musical scholarship contest made possible by the donations of the New Britain patron of music, were made by the executive commit tee of the New Britain Musical club at a meeting held at the home of the president of the club, Mrs. Emile Andzulatis, last night.
 DamrosCh to Assist.
 It was decided to send the vic torious music student to the Insti- ute of Musical Art in New York for year beginning at the fall term and to communicate with Director Frank Damrosch of the institute to send judge here for the final exam ination.
 The New York institution was chosen because of its outstanding character in the realm of music in- struction-its s500,000 endowment insuring the highest type of instruc- tion-its recent collaboration with Columbia University, anl its identi- Cdllon "tli lie U uitihlu -"us'N"i Foundation of sl4,000,000. whose in- terest it is to further the career of deserving music students. It was felt by the executive board that greatest value for the scholarship money could be secured by designating this institution, with the possibility that scholarship pupil would be contin- ued at the school a second year un- der the auspices of the school or the foundation. Overwhelming consider ations pointed to the selection of the institute as the most logical method Of caring for the winning student.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
CARAVAN ESTATE s1,1G6,s34.Os

Hartford, Feb. 24 P>-The value of s1.1 66,9S4.03 is placed on the es- state of Thomas F. Garvan, late of this city, former water commission CT, manufacturer, financier and philanthropist, in an appraisal which has been filed in the pro- bate court. Viewed in the light of the. erms of the late MT. Garvan's will. probated several weeks ago, this means an eventual legacy to St. Francis hospital of probably s600,- 900 for free beds, and $200,000 to St. Agnes Home.
 A $50,000 gift to other charities Is also disclosed. These legacies be- come operative at the death of the testator's wife, Agnes NJ. Garvan.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
To Those Who Suffer Stomach
 Distress, Gas and Indigestion
Axelrod's Pharmacy Makes This Offer
Money Back One Bottle of Daes Menha Pepsn Doesn't Do You More Good Than Anything You Ever Used

The way has been found to com- bine Pepsin with other corrective stomach agents so that it will do the most good in the shortest possible time.
 Why bother with slow actors. since one tablespoonful of this splendid and pleasant liquid remedy usually causes gas, bloating. heavi- ness, heartburn or that upset condi- tion of the stomach. when due to excesses or faulty elimination to speedily vanish.
 And why should any man or woman suffer another hour with in- digestion or annoying stomach mis- cry from such causes when the rem- edy that acts almost instantly can be easily procured?
 But there Is more to say about this remarkable remedy-something that will interest thousands of de- spondent people.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24

Dare's Mentha Pepsin not only quickly relieves stomach distress of this sort but is compounded to con- quer stubborn indigestion or dyspep- sia and put an end to dizziness. nervousness. headache, sleeplessness and despondency, when these dis tressihg troubles are caused by stomach disturbance of the kind mentioned.
 Dare's Mentha Pepsin is pleasant to take. has q delightfully."- refresh- ing taste and after it has helped to put your stomach in a clean and healthy condition, just notice how much better you look and feel. for besides correcting stomach disorders caused by eycesses or faulty elimna- tion this supremely good remedy that AXelrod's Pharmacy and drug gists everywhere guarantee is a fine II. building elixir that causes you 10 work with vim, eat with relish and sleep soundy.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24

ments, he had his sister-in-law write pr. Moriarty and ask him to come to New Britain and treat Hanson's wife. Hanson is former state po- liceman.
 The basis of the arrest for the Meriden authorities is that Dr. Mori- art treated Miss Swenson. Attorney McDonough contends that Dr. Mori- arty had the lawful right to do so without obtaining license in Con- necticut, for the reason that Miss Swenson is among those who wrote and asked Dr. Moriarty to come to this state and give treatments.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
ALLEGED AGENTS
 ROUGHLY USED
(Continued From First Page)

policy in Central America nor a change in attitude toward the Mon- roe dictrine.
 Definite decision to send a cruiser came after the British charge d'affaires in Managua noti- fled his government that the Amer ican minister could not guarantee to protect British lives and prop erty in case of renewed street fighting.
 Officials emphasize the British governments gratitude for the as- sistance given by the American government in the past in Nicara- qua, and state that Great Britain will continue to rely on this as- sistance. It is presumed the cruiser will go to Bluefields, on the At lantic coast, where it will be avail- able to British refugees in case Of trouble.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
City Items

Best Lehigh Coal. $15.50 per ton cash. City Coal & Wood Go. Tel. 217.--Advt.
 The Loving Service class of tho First Baptist church will hold its annual colonial party in the chapel Friday evening beginning at 7:4s o'clock. A most attractive program has been arranged. Refreshments will be served.
 Strictly Fresh Elm Hill Eggs, soc. Dog. National Team Importers, 123 Main St.-Advt.
 St Mary's Ladies T. A. & B. so- ciety will hold a meeting tonight at 8 o'clock in the school hall. A social hour will follow.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
DON'T SUFFER
 EXCESS FAT

People all about you prove that un- necessary. Under modern methods no abnormal exercise or diet is required. Simply correct the cause. Marmola Prescription Tablets embody the scien- tihc methods of today. They h,ve been used for l9 years. The results are seen in every circle. Excess fat is not nearly so common as 1t was.
 All druggists supply Marmola at Sl a box. Each box explains its action and the many benefits it brings. Do what your friends are doing to get the slen- derness you envy. You owe tha. to .oir good looks anl vou- health.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
Steps Off Wagon and
 Fractures His Ankle

Arch street, stepped from wagon which he was driving on Arch street, near the corner of Grand street about noon today and suffered painful and serious injury to his right ankle, which is fractured and crushed. He is at New Britain General hospital.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
Asked for Protection

Managua, Nicaragua, Feb. A (UP) British subjects in all parts of Nicaragua have been clamoring for protection, British Charge DAffaires Patteson told the United Press today.
 The country, Patteson continued explaining why his government was sending a cruiser to Nicaragua, had been in a state of anarchy for several months and the Diaz gov ernment had been unable to guar antee British subjects in Leon Granada. Matagalpa and elsewhere that, those towns would not suffer the fate of Chinandega, part ot which was destroyed during a bat 1 tie.
 | Such a disaster might occur in any Nicaraguan city, Patteson said and British subjects insisted or protection for which they would ! look to the United States.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
SPEEDSTERS TO GIVE SHOW

On Friday evening of this week the Speedsters, club composed of champion typists of the last four years at the Senior High school, will present to about 50 invited guests a two-act comedy entitled Balch.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
pI\EDO AT NATAL

Pernambuco, Brazil, Feb. 24 tP) Commander De Pinedo, 1taly's long distance flying ace, arrived at Port Natal this morning from the island of Fernando Noronha, com pleting the southern transatlantic stage of his flight to the Ameri- cnS
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
MRS. VICTOR HERBERT DIES

New York, Feb. o4 R = Mrs, Victor Herbert, widow of the cele- brated composer, died at her home in Fifth avenue today. She had been in i'll health since the shock of her husbands sudden death here in 1924.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
STOLEN AUTO RECOVERED

Charles Grana reported to the po- lice last night that his auto had been stolen from Walnut street. It was found later on Allen street by Sergeant Patrick A. McAvay.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24

The original draft of the Declara- tion of Independence is kept in a vault in the state department in Washington.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
Prohibition Helpful

In discussing liquor as a labor
turnover factor in industry Manager
Kelley said:
while it has been evident for
some time that less and less liquor
was being used by the worker in
industry we had. until recently, no
definite data TO substantiate this.
I'm the days OF the saloon in
temperance was an outstanding
cause OF labor turnover. Because of
It discharges were of almost daily
occurrence in some plants and fam
lily mpoverishment was a corollary.
Data now at hand show the
causes OF employment separations
under six headings, one Of which is
'intemperance.' These figures. in
volving a total Of $4,000 workers OF
both sexes in Hartford county. re-
veal that out of total OF 2,479
job separations in two months only
Is. or six-tenths of one per cent,
were due to intemperance. This
means that in the course of year
an average of less than 100 workers
out of 10000 would be discharged
because of the effects of alcohol.
THE value Of these figures is
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
BUSINESS OUTLOOK
BRIGHTER FOR FALL
CONTINUED from First Page.)

Our record for Industrial peace
has besn maintained. Well treated
and we'll paid employees are not sus-
ceptible to the Establishments Of
those whose stock in trade is dis
content. The worker realizes that
he Is receiving more Of the fruits
OF his own Industry than ever be-
fore: has better educational oppor-
tunities both vocational and acade-
mic. His freedom In employment
was never so marked. and his en-
vironment has broadened with i'm
proved transportation and reason
able working schedules. His indus
trial betterment is the result Of mu-
tual good will and fair dealing
which constitute the basis of our
associations labor policies"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
Water BOND ISSUE
GOES TO 100000
Filtration Plant to Cost $780,.
900 and Pipe Line $500,00

Sanction has been given the water
departments program for installa-
ton OF a 100000 filtration plant
and a new pipe line at cost OF
100000. the board OF finance and
taxation having increased the sup
Elemental budget from s359.400 to
S1,0s7.000.
Chairman ". L. Hatch and COM
missioners Joseph F. Lamb and
Ernest Peiton outlined the plan at
meeting Of the board last night.
stressing the importance of the
filtration system as a means OF pre-
venting illness. 1t was also stated
that a 20 pound increase in water
pressure will result. The details OF
the program were given to the
finance board two weeks ago and
because of the amount Of money in
volved 1t was decided to lay it over
for study.
Sewer construction work made
necessary by city Developments will
require approximately 100000.
City Engineer Joseph D. Williams
told the board. After he had dis
cussed the needs in several sections
Of the city. it was voted to sell sew
er bonds in the amount of 100000.
1t was also voted to sell subway
bonds in the amount Of $4,000, to
make necessary. the following work
which, in the opinion of the board
OF public works, is now necessary
Central district, Court street, Main
street to South High street, S39,500:
South High street, Court street to
West Main sreet, $500: West Main
street. South High street to Emmons
Place. $4,000; High street West Main
street to Myrtle street, $4,000;
Main street from point south OF
Central Park to Chestnut street,
$4,000; Hartford avenue, East Main
street to North street. $4,000 or
Stanley street, Chestnut street to
Kelsey street
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
AUTO WHEEL BREAKS

Joseph Graboski OF 343 Park Ter
race. Hartford. while driving north
on North Burritt street about 1870
last evening. was forced to stop
when the right front wheel of his
car broke. He told Officer John
O'Keefe that hole in the road in
front Of property at 800 North Bur-
rift street caused the accident, but
the officer reported that marks on
the road indicated that the wheel
gave way before the hole was
reached.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10

somewhat impaired by the non
existence Of comparative data for
the saloon era. Were it possible to
give the percentage for both Pc
RODS on a like basis the result
would be more illuminating.
From the available figrues some
interesting deductions are possible.
Among them the following:
That the eighteenth amendment
has enhanced the prosperity and
welfare Of the factory worker and
his family.
That his efficiency as an indus
trialist has been improved.
That accidental injuries have
been reduced.
THAT the figures on which these
conclusions are based constitute a
fair cross-section OF industry in
general"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
Church School Exhibit
At St. Marks Tonight

St. Marks Church school will
hold a parents and teachers meet
ing in the parish rooms this eve
ming at 1880 o'clock. Work done by
the pupils during the year will be
exhibited and groups OF scholars
will also give demonstrations OF the
class room work. The exhibit is un-
der direction Of Deaconess Eleanor
Smith assisted by the teachers Of
the church school staff.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
Moodus Man, Hit by Auto
Sunday, Dies Today

Middletown. June 10 up - In
iuries received when he was struck
by an automobile Sunday resulted
in the death today of Victor Cor
vatz, As, farmland living in
Moodus. His injuries appeared to
consist OF broken jaw and exter-
nal bruises, and he was thought on
the road to recovery. An autopsy
will be held.
John Zanbardi Of Deep River,
driver of the automobile. was re-
leased under $1,000 bonds at the
time on charge Of driving while
intoxicated. but Coroner L. A.
Smith said today this bond will be
Increased to $500 and charge
Of homicide with automobile pre-
ferred.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
SHE KNOWS
HER 0N|0NS!.
she'sCot ut" and
the Boys All Know,
She Has.

Ladies and Gentlemen. step
right up and meet Rough
House Rosie"-the girl MEN
NEVER DO FORGET! When
she meets 'em they're met
right-when she leaves 'em.
they're left right. The KIDS
tough n rough n ready! Rosie
may come from Tenth Avenue
but she can go anywhere
without having the old Street
HANG its HEAD IN SHAME.
Yes stree, Rosie sure knows
her onions just a bit better
than any Fifth Avenue debu-
tante you've ever met. And
CAN SHE DANCE? Say, she
knows her Charleston, Black
Bottom, and anything else
that's apt to be invented.
EYES? Say when she's out
riding at night, the GUY she's
with can turn out his head.
lights. A FORM? Why she
leads the chorus in a Night
Club and any girl who can do
that is not far behind in fig.
ureS-
CLEOPATRA, SALOME and
all the Old timers put together
would have to take a back seat
and give this little girl a hand.
Broadway got a THRILL
from Rough House Rosie" and
her Six Rough necks. So will
YOU.
She spent the night in JAIL
and almost wrecked it.
Hard Hearted Hannah. The
Namp From Savannah, Had
Nothing on Rough House
Rosie"
The Kid was a great friend,
but Oh, what an enemy.
GRUFFY, Roughly. HUFFY,
ROSIE. FLA
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
Lawyers to File Briefs
In Kotkin Controversy

Briefs setting up questions Of zon-
ing law will be filed with the board
OF adjustment next Wednesday by
Nair & Nair. attorneys for NJ.
Kotkin who seeks permission to
place a mechanical shears on his
property at Willow and Putnam
streets. and by 1ttorneys William NJ.
Greenstein and Elias T. Ringrose.
counsel for remonstrants.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
PINEDO HOPS OFF

Starts for Place Where He Was
Last Forced Down-WM Con-
.tinue from There Toward Home.
Horta, Island Of Fayal. Azores.
June 10 R - Commander Fran
cesco Do Pinedo, italian long dis
lance aviator. left here at 6:15
o'clock this morning in his seaplane
Santa Maria II for the spot several
hundred miles of the Azores.
where he was forced to descend on
the ocean while flying from New
foundland to the Azores. On reach
ing this spot he will turn around
and make for Ponta Delgada.
Azores, to refuel and then con-
tinue on to Italy. He is doing this
so as to retain the continuity Of
his four continent flight
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
LOOKING FOR CANES

The New Haven Boys club base
ball team would like to arrange
games with any semi-pro nine in
this city. The Elm City team has
won 10 out Of its last II starts On
its roster are Able and Billy Booth
two members Of the Yale baseball
squad. while Ray Ryan and Johnny
Goebel are on the Connecticut Ag-
gies team. For games write to
Paul Glckstein. New Haven Regis
ter, New Haven, Conn.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
LITTLE BOY DROWNED.

Lowell. Mass. June 10 P-stan-
ley Cedelsky. aged 9. fell into the
Concord river while playing along
its bank here yesterday afternoon
and was drowned. The body was
recovered an hour later.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
BRISTOL NEWS
CONTINUED from Page Nine)

Elks home in Willimantic last eve
ming.
Onicer Again on Duty
Onacer John Cerves Of the local
police department. who resumed
work on June following layoff Of
several weeks as a result of being
struck by an automobile while doing
traffic duty In the center OF For
estville. has again been obliged to
report off on account OF knee in
jury received at that time.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
F.B. COX ON PLAN BOARD
Real Estate Dealer Appointed to
Commission by Mayor Weld as
Successor to John j. Higgins.

Frank B. Cox has been appointed
to the city plan commission to sue
coed John ]. Higgins. Mayor Weld
announced today. Mr.. Cox is asso-
ciated with William G. Dunn, a
member and secretary Of the city
hall commission for several years.
Commissioner Cox Is former big
league baseball player and umpire
and was chairman Of the committee
on the Thomas J. Lynch memorial.
Higgins term expired June /.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
ENTERrA1Ns ON BIRTHDAY.

Miss Arione Phoebe Laiken. young
daughter Of DR.. William Leiken and
Mrs. Leiken OF 146 Francis street,
entertained II OF her little friends
yesterday in honor Of her seventh
birthday. Refreshments were served
and games played. The hostess was
the recipient Of many pretty gifts.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
STATUES OF COTTON

Paris, June 10 R-Several pieces
of art. which for lack Of another
word are called sculptures. nave
been made out OF absorbent cotton
by Madame Blancfene, French
artist. Critics have not received. the
new art form seriously. although
the designer claims for her medium
the living properties Of clay.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
CENTRAL JR. H. S. NOTES

Many of the sections OF the Cen
trail Junior high school will hold
their home room Civic League meet
ings this afternoon when the bust
ness matters of the week will be
taken up. 1t has been officially an
nounced that the school bells will
stop ringing On June - when the
summer recess will start
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10

medicine. Now am a house
keeper with six children, and
| have taken 1t before each one
was born. l cannot tell you all
the good / have received from It.
When | am not as we'll as can be I
take it. | have been doing this for
over thirteen years and 1t always
helps RE. read all of your little
books ! can get and | tell everyone
know what the Vegetable Com.
pound does for me."-Mrs. Frank
Sellers, $40 7th Avenue, Vinton,
Iowa.
Many girls in the fourth genera
ton are learning thru their own
personal experiences the beneficial
effects Of Lydia E. Pinkham's vege.
table Compound. Mothers who took
it recommend 1t to their daughters
as . dependable medicine.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
SIX ARE DROWNED.

Omaha. Mimi. June 10 Pl-Six
persons. four Of them from st. Paul,
were drowned in Mile Laos lake
near Garrison. late yesterday when
sudden storm overturned several
fishing boats.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
ANlPHION CLUB ANNUAL

Members OF the Amphion club at
the Senior high school will hold their
annual party in the auditorium and
gymnasium OF the school this eve
ming and will have as their guests
the graduate members.