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Evening star., 1927-08-25

"A loud voice." said Uncle Eben, "is
no influence over de dice. But it ad-
vsrtises to surrounding suckers de- fact
dat = game is goin' On" .-.1;ai.s3
Evening star., 1927-08-25

Jud Tunkins says a man who insists
on talking seldom tells you anything.
He is usually a natural vocalist who
has neglected to take music lessons.
Evening star., 1927-08-25
Shaking In

Shaking Up.
Cease making the fiivver?
All, would 1t be wise?
Mankind's torpid liver
Still needs exercise.
Evening star., 1927-08-25

Sense of Hospitality.
"Are you going to Paris next year,"
IT don't know" answered Miss
Cayenne. IT think I'd rather travel
in our own country, where Rotary
Clubs put up signs, Welcome to Our
City,"
Evening star., 1927-08-25

Q. What Is the real meaning Of
"Alleluia "?-L. A.
A. 1t may be literally translated az
"All hail to Him who is"'
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
New Haven Road Will
 Discontinue Stations

Hartford, Oct. fl GD-No oppo- sition was offered today to the re- quest of the New Haven" road for permission from the public utilities commission 10 discontinue the serv- ices of station agents at Clark's corner in the town of Hampto Elliotts, in the town of Pomfret. and East Thompson. in the town of Thompson. Attorney William l.. Barnett of the railroad company. presenting the request to the com mission. stated that business at these three stations had fallen off 20 per cent since 1924. Carload shipments 10 these three points will be handled by agents from nearby stations in the future.
 The commission reserved decision yesterday afternoon in the petition of Giiligan ct al. New Haven, for an order directing the Connecti- cut company 10 furnish bus service along Lombard street and vicinity, New Haven,
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
II Year Old Boy Asks
 Aid in Finding Daddy

Boston, Oct. II P,-An appeal by an eleven year-old boy for help iu finding his daddy. who went to work July l6 and has never been heard from since" reached the Bos- ton Globe today.
 'I know that if he is alive and well and sees my picture and q word from mo telling him to come back to my mamma and HIS four children he will surely come" wrote Clayton Williams Of HinGham.
 Mamma has been so sick and lonesome without him that l hay" had 10 comfort hcr as 1 am the oldest of four, eleven years. My daddy, whose other name is Billy Williams. was very happy the morn ing he left for work.
 'Wc will never be happy without daddy so please. Mr. Editor. put this piece in .'our Globe, so that We can have our daddy back again."
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
This,ks 18th Amendment
 Has Taken His "Tl7un5er"

Omaha. Oct. ii OPD -- The 18th amendment 'stole the thunder" Of the prohibition party and in conse- Qucrcc it will hold no national con- vcntion in 1928. in the belief of Dr. A. T.. Couthey of Seattle. who de- livercd the keynote address for the party in 1924.
 Dr. Gouthoy arrived here today to deliver series of lectures.
 ''Tho whole sentiment Of the last convention was that the other par ties would have to be used as the medium through which to continue the fight" he declared.
 The issue is still very much alive. but it will be given knockout drops in inc coming campaign. The poli- uci1ns are shreWd enough in both parties not 10 tackle it. Either 10 include q dry plank or 10 take stand for modification they will raise other issues.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
SURVEY 0F HEALTH
 \. SCHOOL HERE
New Britain One Of 70 Cities
 Cl2sel by Government

New Iri,din has been selected as one of tfo 7o cities in the United States in which tho government wilt rcudUct $ hyaljh survey to deter mine th" health or inc school chil- dr'n in in" country. The %mallcy school, th" largest in the city has laon &pl.c!'1 as the school in which >ho government officials will work. Only pupils in Grade G-l will be examined.
 The g0yrrnmont ,star will be made up of five, includihg Il doctor, a dental hygicnist and a nurse. An examination will be coN1uctcd ac- cording 10 nutrition. skin. vision. hearing and posture. Special equip mont will he brought along
 The work began at the school yesterday and will probably he com plctod within d week, the officials believe.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
DRY PLANKS ASKED
 BY THE ". cru.
Demand Is to Be Made Upon All Parties

Worcester, Mass, Oct. II lP- The W. (. T. |. demands dry blanks in all party platforms declared Mrs Alice G. Ropes, president, at tho opening here today of the three-day y session of the J4th annual conven- tion Of the Massachusetts W. C, T. |.
 "Candidatcs should observe the letter and the spirit of the 18th amendment which they are called upon to enforce" declared Mrs. Ropes, Political partisans declare in no uncertain language their stand on the tariff. international relations and farm relief. l. is time they de clare their policy on prohibition and it's enforcement" she said.
 'W. C. T. |. is all partisan" she continued. Along with educational campaigns to promote law observ- ance it will work for the nomination and election Of officials who are friends of prohibition and proposes to use the ballot to kill illegal liquor traffic"
 More than 200 delegates had ar rived up 10 noon today.
 Tonights program will include addresses by Mrs. Nellie Burger, national assistant recording secro- tary, and Hon, John C. Hill, speaker of the house Of representatives.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
PORTO RICO TRADE GROWS

Washington, Oct, l4 P,-Porto Rlco's foreign trade, 90 per cent Of 1t with the United States. crossed the $@0n. .00o, 900 mark during the fiscal year ended June 90 last. and showed q favorable trade balance for 1h" island with the United States ot Sl3,ooo, o,0oo Governor Horace NJ. Towner declared in his annual re port 10 the secretary of war, made public today.
 The financial condition of Porto Rico. while not ''so notable" as the preceding year. was stable and Satis- factory, with less difficulty in col lccting revenue and d more wide spread feeling of security and progrts5,' the governor reported.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
Wall Slrcrt Opening

Stock prin.s made further re coyrry nt the opening of today's market. Initial gaius of point or so were recovered hy Bethlehem Steel, General he~halt Houston Oil and Phillips Petrolrum.
 May department stores and Inter- national paper established new high records for the year.
 Despite the unexpectedly small decrease in brokers loans last week, which were made public after the close of the market yesterday oper- ations for the advance went ahead a' q brisk pace. The initial demand ccn'orod in the spocialti"s under pool sponsorship. but soon spread to the standard industriala. Oil. paper, steel, mercantile. motor and insur- ance shares presented numcroSu points of strength Radio Corpora ton, F. II. Macy, Nossia Insurance and American Home Products were added 10 the list of new 1927 high records before the end Of the first hour. General Motors, in which Will liam C. Durant Is again reported to b" operating, advanced 10 within q point Of the years high. Rails rr- ceivcd little speculative attention at the start. due 10 a rather general feeling that September earnings statements soon to be published will again be disappointing. Foreign ex- changes open firm. with demand sterling quoted around Si,SG 3-4 and French francs around SG.9g l-@ cents.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
Deaths
Mrs. Anna COWliShaHy

Mrs. Anna CoWlishaw. widow of William Cowlishaw, died at her home, 495 West Main street. Meri- den, today after q long illness. She was born in Sheffield, England, on April l7. 1854, and for Go years had been resident Of Meridcn. where she was an attendant at St. Andrews s Episcopal church.
 Mrs. Cowlishaw is survived by three sons, William, formerly super intendcnt Of the charity departph eut in this city; Walter, Of Cambridge, Mass, and John H., Of Quebec. Can ada. three daughters. Mrs. <. C. Bickforl of White Plains. N. r., Mrs. F.. l.. Walker of San Francisco and Miss Irene Cowlshaw of New York city. six grandchildren and three great grand
 The funeral will proba bly, be held Monday morning and burial will take place in Neriden.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
Bernard FairWO0I

Bernard Fairwood. 4S years old, Of 225 Mills street. died at his hom c late last night.
 Born in Handbook, Pa, he moved to this city 15 years ago and has lived here since that time He was last employed at Russell < Erwin's, where he was a mechanic.
 Surviving him are his wife, Mrs Mary Fairwood; two daughters, Miss Johanna and Miss Alice Fairwood i; two sons, Henry and Fred Fair wood: two sisters, Mrs. Anna Kuep- Ter Of Rochester. N. Y, and Miss Jennie 'airwood Of Pennsylvania: : two brothers, Simon and MatthcW FairWood of Pennsylvania.
 Funeral arrangements are ine6i plete and are in charge of Stan BOrawski.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
SEEK A\JJ-SNtITH FIND

St. Louis Oct. If P)-The Anti Saloon league Of Missouri has launched q campaign to obtain not less than $50,o00. to be used in or ganizing the state against the pos sibility of Governor Al Smith, Sen ator James Reed or any other president candidate of similar attitude toward prohibition carrying the state. it was announced today. The drive will be known as the Wayne B. Wheeler memorialram- paign.'
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
City Advertis
ASSESSORS NOTICE

On or before October b, 1927. all persons who arc owners of personal property subject to taxation in the City of New Britain, Conn, arc hereby notified to file a Tax List properly made out and sworn 10 with the BOARD OF ASSESSORS at their office.
 The following property is subject to taxation and must be listed unde a penalty for failure to list the same:
 Horses, mules, thoroughbrcds. Neat cattle, oxen, etc. COWS, three year olds, two year olds, yearlings, thoroughbrcds.
 Sheep. goats. value exceeding sl0o.
 Swine. value exceeding s25.
 Poultry numbcr of fowls) value exceeding s25.
 Dogs.
 Carriages, wagons etc, bicycles. Watches, diamonds, other pieces Of jowclry, value exceeding s25. Household furniture Of any one family. value exceeding $500.
 Private libraries and books, value exceeding S200.
 Pianofortes, piano players, phono- graphs and other musical instru- mcnts. value exceeding $25.
 Farming tools, actually and cXclu- sive!y used in the business of farm ing upon any one farm, value cX- ceeding s200.
 Mechanics tools. actually used by the owner in his trade, value cX- ceeding sooo.
 Excess of credits over debts Of merchants, including individuals and partnerships but not corpora tions.
 Bonds, mortgages and other notes, credits. other choses in action.
 Taxable personal property subject 10 listing not mentioned in any printed item above.
 The Assessors will be in session for the purpose of receiving such lists In Room 206. City Hall, on Oc- tober 1st, and each week day there after up to and including October
 n. from S;30 g. m. to 500 ?. m.. October lst, Sth and 18th, from 7,t0> p. m. to 9;oo p. m. in addition.
 THOMAS UNDER
 FRANK N. ZIMMERMAN
 ADOLF CARLSON
 Dated at New Britain, Conn, this 26th day of September, 1927.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
PIECE OF PLANE FOUND

Washington, Oct. l4 Pl-A sec ton Of d maroon and yellow air plane was found approximately 5>n mites east of the Delaware Capes last night by the shipping board irrighter Youngstown, en route to Hamburg and Rotterdam from Houston, Texas
 A report of the finding of the wing was sent by radio to the ship ping board today by Captain Alvin Johnson. master of the ship.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
ACTRESS WINS PRIZE

New York, Oct, If R-Eva La GallicnNr. actress, directy:, pro- duccr M1 organizer of the Civic Repcrtory theator of New York. to- day received the 5000 award given annually by the Pictoral Review 10 an American woman for her contri- button to the arts, letters, science or social progress.
 Miss Le Gallicnne is daughter of Richard Le Gallicnne, poet, She is the fourth recipient of the award.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
Sacco-N anzetti Ashes
 Arrive in Native Lard

Turin, Italy, Oct. "A (F'-Two urns containing ashes Of Nicola Sacco and hartolomeo Nanzctti, radicals executed in the United States for murder, arrived hero by train today and were forwarded 10 Villa l'alletto where it is expected burial will be made
 It was unknow. except for a few officials. what train the ashes would arrived on, and official care was taken that no demonstrations be held, According 10 word from Villa FalIotto. Bishop Moudovt has au- thorizcd the iutorucnt of Nanzetti's ashes in the cemetery there. inter- ment 10 be accompanied ny q private bcncdiction. There will he no pub lie funeral ceremony.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
Torrington Couple
 SWirdled of Savings

Torrinston. Oct. II P-Having drawn all of their savings from banks here several days ago with visions Of doubling 1t, Peter Lavin- ski and Ignacy Czarnewska Of this city are now minus S9S0 and police are seeking two men and WomH' who are alleged to have sNin1Hd the pair by demonstrating a money ma king" contraption.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
Bridgeport Thieves Are
 Given Term in Cheshire

NTId~01orf, Uct l4 (fN = Russell Trisble and Salvatore Guzzi. both about ii years of age. were sen- fenced 10 Cheshire reformatory for an indefinite period when arraigned in Cify court today. Both youths Ealo confessed 10 number of motor vehicle thetts in this city, Ncriden and other places. They were arrested on October 10, when an attempt was made 10 steal the automobile of Sergeant Henry Sulli- van of the police department here.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
HUSBAND ASKS DIVORCE

Charging desertion since. April 4. 1923. August Peters of Hartford, through Michael A. Sexton, has brought suit for divorce against Minnie Peters of Newington. The petitioner states that he and Mrs. Peters were married September l5, 1915. They have three minor chil- dren. aged 10, and years. Dep uty Sheriff Martin II. Horwitz served the papers.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
CARD PARTY OF C. C. C. W.

Mrs. John Lynch is chairman of 8 committee of New Britain chap ter. Connecticut Council of Cath olic Women, which will conduct a card party tomorrow afternoon at Paragon Inn. Automobile buses will leave tho corner of Main and Court streets at 2:lo o'clock 10 con- vey persons to the party who do not plan to drive out in their own cars.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
DOG ALSO STOLEN

Springfield. Mass, Oct. fl tP) - Andrew J. Ahcarn, owner of a poultry and pet stock store. instaU- cd Q police dog as a form of eff cicrt burglary insurance, but today he notified tho police that someone entered the place last night and not only cleaned out the cash register but took away the dog.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
TORD'S NEW CAR SOON

Boston, Oct. If Rl-TIenry Ford was quoted by the Boston Traveller today as saying while on a visit 10 his Naysidc inn in Sudbury that formal announcement as to the new Ford car would be made 'SomctimA soon-as soon as We are able to get going on production"
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
ASSESSORS NOTICE

On or before October l5, 1927, If is necessary that any SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, LITERARY, HIS T.RICAL or CHARITABLE INSTI- IT [ TION. AGRICULTURAL or HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY or GEM EFT F Y ORGANIZATION claiming exemption under Chapter 3l9, Public Acts of 1927, file with the Assessors an exempt report in detail.
 Blanks for filing of this report may be obtained at the Assessors c, 60, City Hall.
 Dated at New Britain, Conn.,, this 9th day of September, 1927.
 THOMAS UNDER.
 %'.'sa FRANK NJ. ZIMMERMAN, ,.. ADOLF CARLSON.
 Assessors
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
Weddings
BDNL!-RI2Gt\

Joseph r. Boyle, formerly of this city, now a resident of New York. was married Wednesday in Brook lyn, to Miss Frances Began of that city. Rev. Thomas J. Laden of this city performed the marriage. The bride was attended by her sister. Miss Helen Rcgan, and the bride groom by his brother, Bernard R.. Boyle of this city. They will live in Long Island. Mrs. Boyle is the niece of Mrs. Thomas Campbell of East Main street.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
Girl, 16, Would Marry,
 See'gs Marriage Permit

Sebastian Coccomo, aged 24 of 1S2 High street, and Lena Fazzina. l6 years old. Of 122 High street, filed marriage intentions al the of flee Of the town clerk today.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
Unidentified Driver
 Hits John Sherman

Waterbury, Oct. 14 R)-John ..orman. Bridgeport salesman Yas injured by hit-and-run driver here this morning while crossing East Farm street. Dr. Alfred C.. Drchcr picked him up and took him to his office. Sixteen stitches were required to close a scalp wound.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
COUNT ASSIGNMENTS

In superior court today, assign ment was made Of the cases of stephen w. Dudack, ct al, against the board of adjustment, and Neu- bauer against Kotliin, for Tuesday, October o5. Attorney William M. Greenstein represents the plaintiffs K otkin junk yard on Willow street as an alleged nuisance.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
FRENCH AVlAT0RS
 0N WAY ID BRAzL!
(Coutinucd From First pagc)

(Continucd From First PaGc) Natal. Brazil, a distance of about 2,0o0 miles.
 Diaudonne Costcs and Lieutenant Le Erik originally had planned 10 make a westward transatlantic flight to the UUited States but were forced to give mp the project by un- favorable weather conditions. They then developed their plan to fly across the south Atlantic 10 $out h America with the intention of beng the first ever 10 make q. successful flight from tho mainIanl of Africa 10 the mainland of south America.
 Although the south Atlantic las hcen crossed hy air half a dozen times these flights were broken either ly starts from the Cape Verde Islands or by landings on the island Of Fernando Do Noronha. about 14o miles off the coast Of Brazil
 Tho French fliors ara using a Rrcguof plane which was christ"uod the "Nungcsscr-CoH in honor of inc French aviutors who lost their lives carly this summer on west ward flight to the United states.
 Rio Jar"iro. Erazil, Oct. fl P'- The Brazilian Aero club Eas aN- pointed a committee 10 receive hicu- dome Costcs and lieutenant Joseph Ic Erik who loft saint Louis. Sero- gal. this morning for non-sto1 flight across the south Atlantic 10 South America.
 The club also has sont insiruc- tiOns 10 lts representatives Ht Per Iamhuco and Tort Natal on t6" Brazilian coas 10 give all facilities 10 the French fltrrs and 10 lcH1 all necessary help.
 Weather reports also are being sent hy wireless 10 tI.o French plane.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
C;,RD or THANKS

We wish 10 thank our friends and for the kindness and sym- pathy shown us during our recent in the death Of my be loved wife and mother. also for the beautiful floral offerings received,
 Signed.
 HENRY DOERNER. Husband.
 GEORGE DOERNER,
 WALTER DOERNER.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
TORNADO VICTIM DIES

St I.ouis Oct. II P,-Douglas Ch&mhlin, city detective. died today from Tornado injuries suffered in company with Edward Schaf de teCtiyc sergeant, who was killed out right in the storm here September @9. The number of deaths attributed directly to the tornado in St. Louis and vicinity was thus increased 10 7a.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
RULING ON EXPERTS

Boston, Oct. If Lfp --- The full bench Of the Massachusetts supreme ccSsarY for a person to be q doctor of medicine in order to testify as an expert on a medical, surgical or anatomical matter.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
ANNUAL C. OF C. BANQUET

The annual banquet of the New Britain Chamber of Commerce will he held next month, according 10 decision Of the committee at meet ing this afternoon. Details Of the program have not been completed, but the committee members promise new and unusual features. The com mittee consists of E. J. Porter, chairman; John C. Loomis, E, ". Christ, Francis (. Kelly and II, E. Erwin.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
SINEY LONG FLIGHT

Croydon, England, Oct. If Lp) Each carrying a small suitcase, Mrs. Keith Miller and Captain ". N. 1.an- caster climbed into their light air plane 'Ncd Rose" this afternoon and started on q flight Of 13,000 miles to Australia, the longest air journey ever taken 4Dy q woman.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
City Items

The annual examination of the eyesight of school children is being in all the schools of the city, Supt. S. H. Holmes announced today. This is being done in ac- cordance with a state law.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
SEPTEMBER EXPORTS

Washington Oct. 14 Ps-Scptem . Der exports from the United States amounted to S426.000,00o offset by imports of SS41 1,000,000 leaving a favorable balance of trade for the month of sS5,o0O,00S.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14

(NEA Service, Ngw- York BurcaW Mr. and Mrs. Nat !Iill were honey incoming at Atlantic City when this picture was taken on the boardwalk. She was ElinOr Dorrance, daughter of the head of the Campbell Soup Company. Last year this time she was pecling tomatoes in her fathers Camden plant just to experience a
 factory girls life.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
CARD OF THANKS.

The family of Miss Ella NJ. Single ton wish to extend their thanks to friends for floral offerings and other expressions of sympathy.
 Mir. and Mrs. E. L. Singleton,
 MT. and Mrs. James Smith,
 MT. and Mrs. Theo. Blasingame.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
LlNDY LANDS

Greensboro. \. C.. Oct. fl P)- Charles A. Lindbcrgh stopped here today on his way by airplanc from Spartanburg, s. C., 10 Wirston- Salem, \. C., where he is 10 dedicate q new airport
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
Los Angeles Making
 Test Flight Today

Lakchurst, x. J., Oct. 14 Pl-A wireless message received from the dirigible Los Angeles, which left Newport, k. l.. this morning said the craft would fly over York. Pa, in connection with q celebration of the l5oth anniversary of the sitting Of congress there in l777.
 Its destination from that point was not known here.
 New London, Oct. 14 t9-Flyins rather high and appearing to be moving slowly, the dirigible Los Angeles passed over this city at l1:30 this morning. headed towards New York The Los Angeles pass cd over this city at S:l0 last night on her way 10 Newport, flying very low.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
Newton Die Casting Corp.
 Rents Elm City Factory

New Haven, Conn, Get. If CPy The Newton Die Casting corpora ton. which has leased all six floors of the Winchester Exposition build ing, will employ about 500 skilled laborcrs, it was announced today.
 The now firm was recently form ed through the consolidation of two Brooklyn die casting firms. Produc- tion will start as soon as alterations to the buildings are completed,
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New Britain herald., 1927-10-14
Funerals
Bernard F. HaTey

The funeral of Bernard r. Haffey will be held tomorrow morning at S:30 o'clock from Gleason's funeral rooms, Torrngton, and from St. Francis church at o'clock. Burial will be in St. Francis cemetery, Tor rington.