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The Washington times., 1927-08-04

p OuLF OF n 46-n0uf 4WeIEeT OF SpeCuka.
ton and rumor which followed the
Presidents most unusual move, this
at last became apparent today.
Explanation Of the reason for ems
ploying the phrase Edo not choose
to run rather than will not rum
did much to clear up the situation.
The expression was not as sug.
gested in some quarters, 4 New Eng
land colloQuiaIisnn ifpon which Mr..
Coolidge absent mind eddy hit; neither
was It meant ais b joker.
Careful CIi0ice " Words
Deliberate thought went into the
phrasing Of the tarse statement
which sffaeed the President from
the coming campaign for he wished
Ito convey particular meaning.
Herewith, the explanation:
1T was shortly before the hour
of noon, at which time the startling
announcemeiit was 10 Be precfpi-
tated on an ltnexpectant public.
MI. Coolidge called In trusted
assistant, who had had no inl5lfng
Of the nature Of the impending
statement.
The President casually suggested
that the special press conference
then about to assemble might he q
good medium through which to de.
clare his intention not TO stand for
re-electiOn. 20 N t
Altar the assistant had roespered
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Well, darling, I have fallen
at last. / met her last night. =
This declaration Of 28-year-
old Frank Charles Maier gave
his pretty 20 arold wife i
big laugh three weeks ago,
when the youfie husband re-
turned home lst e evening
to their apartme lilo Co
lumbia I'd. II.
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partially from his surprise and dis.
may. there was d brief discussion
Of the phraseolog the announce
nlent should take. II will NOT be 4
candidate for President In 1927
was considered, but cast aside by
the Executive. He wanted to con
vey to the public the idea that he
was rejecting d great honor which
had actually been offered him In
formally. and which he knew could
have been his for the asking.
s'Do Not Choose" Picked
''Do not choose was decided
upon finally as the best word
medium to express such 8 thought
in one-line statement, It. was ex.
planned today.
Mr.. Coolidge wanted the Inn
preston given that after mature
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Doug llerty g lebrates
Takes Scribes To Lunch

District Commissioner Proctor 1.
Dougherty today celehrated the
first anniversary of his appoint
meft as District head.
Commissioner Dougherty honored
the day BY entartaiting the Disfriei
building newspaper reporters II
lunch At the University club.
Yesterday, the Rotary Club, 81
which Commissioner Doueherty ii )
msmber, recognised his anniversary
with applause.
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EXPLO SIOlVS I us Fl JRRI
I'M POSTOFI b DEPT

iii an effort To get IL on the list OF
firearms that can 90 through the
mails. 4. \ 4.
The salesman placed q target on
the wall ana fired twice. He missed
the target both times ana made as
many dents IN the plaster Of the
wall.
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sLUok out Tor bombs the build
ing has extra guards 'Didja hear
that saeco and Vanzetti win have to
die2,,,
These were phrases that were
handed about In hushed whispers
ainong the 1000 employees In the
pest Office Department On the
Avenue.
Boom -o.omi
Two loud explosions reverbera ted
through the old building shortly be.
fore noon today while the clerks In
the department waited for the worst.
There was b rush for elevators
typawriters stopped clicking the
cortidors quickly filled and them
Explanation: An agent for the
manufacture of q new glycerine gun
Witch will stop q man but not kill
him was demonstrating it. in the
office Of Solicitor Horace DOnneIly
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Coolidge Meant It, Is
VieJv Of GUN Aides
By GEORGE i. DURN0
international News aervice

RAPID CITY, s.. D, Aug He meant It. -
When Calvin Coolidge dramatically and unexpectedly
nonnced he did not choose to rum for reelection
for the sincere purpose Of definitely eliminating himself from
the 1928 presidential race
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Miss Ruby Harding, pretty
20-year-old brunette Of 4213
Eighth ST. N. W., who twice
Tilted TEDDY Fouts, wealthy
young club man, last Tues
day and was spirited away on
each occasion BY Lawrence
Auth, 21-year-old scion of The
well-known local meat pack
ing family is believed to be
at the Auth country home,
Camp Springs, near Forest
Glen Nd. vas stated to-
day ia her epfatIle
Auth Won TEL
While police the city ire
keeping i sharp watch for her
following IN appeal TO the Tenth
precinct last night by Mr.. Hatcher,
young Auth fatty refuses to tall
where she is. Members Of his
family claim they donOt kn ~.
Went to Scamp SPRING
Mr.. Hatcher declared that Ne
went to Camp SPRING. last night
and as he approached the place
he saw the whole house lit IN and
dancing appa Eently In progress. AZ
he came in the driveway, he de-
clarea, he blew his horn Suddenly
the lights went out and ythine
became as quiet as graveyard, be
declared. Repeated ringing of the
ben failed to bring any response
Friends Of the Young couple are
guessing as to the probability 81 an
early marriage The girls are
declared to ba thrilled to death
ct the romantic rescue" Of Miss
Harding tile she waited d
Georgia Venue drug store. with
her bro her and would-be huaband
CONTINUED on Page 3. CoIuni 81
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MRS FRANK CHARLES MAIER, shown here with
her baby, suspects that her husband who
disappeared Saturday in his brothers has gone away
with Miss Eleanor Hiser IT, of 1888 Georgia Ave. The
wife says Maier told her he in love with another
girl and asked her to pack his suitcase as he was
leaving her. Miss Hiser also vanished Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20

Every mother realizes, after giv- Ing her children California Fig Syrup" that this is their ideal laXa- tive. because they love it's pleasant taste and it thoroughly cleanses the tender little stomach, liver and bow els without gripping.
 When cross, irritable, feverish, or breath is bad, stomach sour, look at the tongue, mother. If coated, give a teaspoonful of this harmless. "fruity laxative" and in a few hours all the foul, constipated waste, sour bile and undigested food passes out of the bowels. and you have well. playful child again. When the lit tie system is full of cold, throat sore, has stomach ache. diarrhoea. indigestion. colic-rememher. a good 'lnside cleansing" should always be the first treatment given.
 Millions of mothers keep "Call- forna Fig Syrup handy; they know a teaspoonful today saves a sick child tomorrow Ask your drug gist for a bottle o, California Fig Syrup which has directions for ba- hies, children of all ages and grown ups printed on the bottle. Beware of counterfeits sold here, so don't be fooled. Get the genuine, sold by 'Calfornia Fig Syrup Company"
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20

from New Britain city court in ac- tons for less than Sl00 except in actions ln equity, replevin, eject ment and actions 10 test or deter mine the title to land or csements: prohibiting gasoline license after May Sl, l9$2 to any person to sell gasoline or other motor fuel through curb pump or pipe or hose extcnd- ing over sidewalks: authorizing state agent to dispose of property in his custody not worth more than $500 which. when taken, belonged to person who had applied for or was receiving state aid; waiving inheri- tance or succession tax on bcquests 10 religious, educational or mission ary institutions: providing that after July l. 1927. all tenement houses more than five stories high shall be equipped with an elevator: providing school districts may pay mcH Hhers Of district committee; providing $50, fine or GO days in jail or both for Wiitul abandonment of motor vehi- cle on highway or on and without consent Of owner.
 Providing judges, on motion. may order appeals from revocation Of medical licenses by state department of health transferred to another county: authorizing highway com missioner to care for trees and other vegetation within limits of state highways, providing public service motor vehicle operator licenses shall not be issued to persons under IS years old. providing adoption of 4 minor child shall operate as a re- vocation of will made before adopt tons; authorizing shelton probate Judge to sign order for sale of pro perty of estate Of Mary l.. White. approved by former judge who died; defining foultry as all domestic fowls and pheasants or other game birds, securely confined and owned and propagated' under provisions of fish and game laws. for purposes Of estimating dos damage; making SlaLo00 appropriation for Mansfield state training school and hospital; making S2o6.ono appropriations for Connecticut state hospital. The house rejected the bill providing conscientious exemption certificates 10 cNemp. school children from the compulsory vaccination law,
 The house also disapproved q. bill making Winifrcd L. Skelly Of Nor. "ich, former teacher, recipient of S25 monthly pension for remainder of her life.
 Favorable reports were made or bills placing Cheshire under iurisdic- non of New Haven county coroner at Waterbury; concerning form and
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20
ALL|NG RFSIGNS AS
 COURT JUDGE HERE
(Continued from First Page.)

the Harvord Law school in 1905.
 He was a member of the law firm Of Klett & filling until the death of George W. Klott. He was pros
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20

interpretation ot negotiable instru- mentS: amending teachers retire. ment law regarding payments Of an nuities: authorizing Connecticut Light and Power company 70 acquire franchise and property Of Bristol and PlainNlle Electric company, requir- ing reports Of conditions of insur- ance and surety companies as of December Sl be filed with insurance commissioner March l and providing foreign company licenses shall eX- pi-e Nay 1: providing Litchfeld county may pension Marvin Todd
 sloO q month for rest of life in recognition Of service of jailer: pro- vidins pension of half pay for Sher. man Warren. New Haven county court house elevator operator: incor- porating Edward NJ. Day. Joseph |. Berry and James w. Carpenter as the Bristol Traction company 10 op- crate Bristol and Plainville street railway. capital stock 10 be $50, ,QNo.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20
TWO IN HOSPITAL
 AFTER AUTOS HIT
 AND TURN TURTLE
(Continued from First Pase)

powerless 10 prevent the smashup, 1t was explained.
 The Petrunti car. 1t Is believed. is damaged beyond repair while the Gordon machine is in slightly better condition. The police found 9 bot tie in Petrunti's machine but there were no evidences Of drink on him and he disclaimed ownership of any intoxicants.
 Pctrunti, Sr., Died Week Ago.
 Leonardo Petrunti, aged 55. who was the father Of the young man in jured in today's accident, was run down by car driven by Gustave Johnson of 39S East street. March 30, and died one week ago Monday at the New Britain General hospital. He\Was crossing from the National Bank corner at Main and West Main streets to Central park when John sons machine bore down on him. At the hospital It was found he had suffered a fractured leg. While ap- parentlv on the road to recovery Petrunti suffered 8 relapse and died An autopsy disclosed the cause Of death to be embolism produced, it is believed. by the accident.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20
The Oldcn Days

Are the olden days better than the present?'
 "A myth Another anecdote, this about Samuel Morse's message CWhat hath God wrought?) sent from Baltimore to the democratic convention, which I remember as if it were yesterday" Mir Depew added: And do you know that there isn't a thing we have now that we fancy We cannot do without for 4 hours that was in existence then"
 Mr. Depew then talked about radio, murder trials. college life and what not Some of his epigram- .matic utterances, were:
 Woman suffrage has helped poli- tics.
 From my 50 years experience as national committeeman. I believe, the best known man always gets the candidacy"
 This in answer to q query about the possible nomination of Governor Smith. asked by the representative of democratic newspaper.
 Serenity of spirit can be obtained by cultivation and belief. When you go home at night think only of the pleasant events Of the day. Never permit disagreeable things to enter your life after your dinner.
 Il hope to live to be a hundred years old.
 There is no more Corruption In life today than in other years. The word corruption is overworked.
 T have no diet. What doesn't agree with me in food or drink I quit taking. 4 common fault is 10 disregard evil effects and continue eating or drinking things that do not agree with one.
 'I don't believe in reducing for faddistic reasons.
 No one could live the life I've lived and not be an optimist.
 The average working man of to- day has more comforts accessible to him than the wealthy man of my boyhood."
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20
DEPEW, NEARING 93,
 HALE AND HEARTY : AND FULL 0F FULN
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Questioners were persistent. They wanted to know who would be the next president. As a staunch re- publican Mir. Depew said, smiling, ' can only predict the reelection of President Coolidge if he is nom- mated and his opponent is Governor Smith"
 Mir. Depew's interview was given in advance of his actual birthday, as usual. He was born April 2S. 1884. His answers were sometimes anec- dotes, the locale Of which was Peek skill, x. Y, his birthplace. For in- stance. when someone asked him about the restlessness of modern youth," Mir. DePew asked to have tha. explained. Oh" he said ''T know what you mean. We'll when I was boy up in Peekskill-." He intimatcd that restIessness was a. permanent attribute of youth, no matter how manifested. and one not to be seriously regretted.
 His View on Women
 Of modern woman' Mir. DepeW also knew something. and recalled an anecdote: Scene. Peekskill. \. Y.
 Yes" he answered another ques- ton, "a woman may become presi- dent. Take that Nellie Ross who vas governor of Wyoming: she was proof of their capabilities"
 "Mr. Depew, are you on the wa ter wagon? ?'
 No"
 What do you drink ?'
 "l examine, carefully, and know all about every fluid l put inside of me. And I don't drink much of what I drink, whatever it is
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20
CITY COURT JIrINiESTs

Judgments have been rendered by Judge William C. Hungerford of the city court as follows:
 Racklilfe Bros. Co, Inc, against John Nining. for the plaintiff to re- cover damages of S520.4i and costs of $36.lS, E. \. Mag for the plain tiff; Eackliffa Bros. Co. Inc. against William Do5roW olski. for the plain tiff to recover damages of S9A5.l3. [. A. Mag appeared for the plain tiff. Herman M. Feigenbaum against Joseph Motta, for the plaintiff 10 re- cover damages of S5T9.%0. T. r. Me Donough appeared for the plaintiff: RackIlfte Bros, Inc, against Mic Cienewic2 alias NiIodyn CicneWicz, for the plaintiff 10 recover damages of S9l.19. Edward A. Mag appeared for the plaintiff.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20
Suit Over Lost Suit
 Withdrawn From Court

The action of Michael Coleman against the Star Cleaning Co, in which it was alleged that suit of clothes owned by the plaintiff was not returned by the defendant. has been withdrawn from court. The plaintiff mislaid the suit and did not recover it until after the action had been started. Judge ". r. Mansan represented the plaintiff and Green berg represented the defendant.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20

ecuting agent of the New Britain police court for 10 years. from 1910 10 1920, resigning to become assist ant judge Of the court, He served in this capacity until 1928, when he was appointed judge. succeeding he late Judge George w. Klett. He was the republican candidate for mayor in this city in 1924 and was defeated by Angelo M Paonessa.
 He has served two terms in the 1 house of representatives in the gen. eral assembly. first in the 1923 ses- sion and again in the 1925 session. He was member Of the judiciary committee in 1923 and chairman of it in 1925. He was also elected re- publican leader of the house, a po- sition which he filled with great ef- ficiency.
 At the last state election. he was elected to the office Of attorney-gen- eral. Previous to this nomination, he was rendered the nomination as state senator from this city Judge filling is one of the best known and ahlest lawyers in the state.
 Judge W. c. Hungerford was first ! nominated as deputy judge of the New Britain police court on Janu- ary 26, 1923. and his appointment was approved by the senate in Feb ruary of the same year. He occu- pied the bench In his official capa- city for the first time on July 26, 1923.
 Besides being honored officially for his legal talent, Judge Hunger ford has also acquired other honors. He was elected president of tho Chamber of Commerce on October c2. 1925, and was reelected for a second term on November g. 1926
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20
Bachelor Dinner Tonight
 For Richard C. Brown

Richard c. Brown of kensington, secretary Of New Britain Lodge. No. 957, E. P. c. E., will be given a bachelor dinner tonight at Old Col ony Inn, Meriden. in honor Of his approaching marriage to Miss Grace M. Storey Of Hartford. About 50 are expected to attend. and an ap- propriate program will be carried out. The wedding will take place at St Josephs cathedral. Hartford. on April 27.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20
MIsINTORMED, Is BELIEF

Atlanta. April 70 PA-Fear that 'ha Il southern bishops and min 1sters were Imposed upon by sinis- fer influences" when they issued 2 statement recently in Washington calling attention of southern manu- iactprers to the ''deplorable status" of mill villages and urging their abolition. was expressed by ". b. Anderson, president of the Bihb Manufacturing Company of Macon, Ga
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20
Eastern Mass. Street R. K.
 Company in Agreement

Boston, April 2o tPt-A working agreement for one year from May has been made between the pub lie trustees and empioyes Of the Eastern Massachusetts Street Rail- way company il was announced to- day. The men will receive an iu- crease Of i l. cents an hour over the tasic wage of 62 T. cents but give up right 10 time and a half for work on snoWplows. The matters of hours and seniority were adjusted without radical change
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20
SIX IRE EXECUTED

Shanghai, April 20 LP-Six pris- ouars described as communists and including the head Of the Chinese .seamen's union, were executed today at the nationalist tCan.onesel head quarters in the native city of Shang- hai.
 This brings the total number Of agitators executed since the modar- atos began their drive against ths reds to over loo.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20
Here's Real Relief From
 From TOrturjng Pains of Neurit:s
Men and Women Everywhere Seldom Fail to
 Get Quick Relief From Pain and Suffering

When you've tried everything you can think Of and nothing seems to even relieve those piercing. agonil- ing pains. just go to some good druggist and g,t a bottle of Allen rhu Special Formula No. ,. Be sure you gat No. 2 which comes in cap >ula form.
 Take these lit'le dark green cap sulcs as directed and notice how in about 2t hours they have consider ably reduced, r net entirely hansh- ed those porsiSting nerve rac.,inS pains that have caused you many Sl"epless nights.
 While this particular formula was
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20

compounded for the purpose of con Querins painful. Gouty conditions and what IS known as Eheumatoid Arthritis-a knotty painful swelling Of the joiAts--it has proven won, d"rfully successful in most forms Of NoUritis and Sciatic Nerve Pains.
 oU needn't be afraid of its con taninc dope of any llind--it doesn't such things are only maleshiits an : can at the best give only parti@l relief.
 Re sure youN" got Neuritis and then get Alenrhu Special TormuIa No. ?. Fair Drug Dept sells lots of it.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20
YALE TAX EXPERT GIVES ADVICE FOR
 STATE ASSEMBLY
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admission to practice natureopathy chiropractic. and osteophathy and setting forth requirements for those practicing any of these healing arts were rejected.
 A bill providing that the distri- butors Of gasoline to report the num- Der of gallons sold and to pay a tax Of two cents gallon was re- jected by the senate.
 4 favorable report vas made in the senate on bill increasing the capital stock of the Waterbury Gas Light company to s5,00o,O0o.
 AT uHfavorable report was made on bill authorizing the New Haven road to take land in Green Wich.
 Senate Adopts Bills
 The senate adopted bills releasing the interest of the state in the ee- tate of Emil Flosky. late of Dan bury: authorizing the commissioner of domestic animals 10 tahlish cir cumscribed areas within which all meat cattle shall be subjected to tu- borculin test and bovine tuberculosis eradicated al state and .-leral ex- rense upon petition Of the owners of S5 per cent of the cattle Tn such area for such action. and providing that untested cattle shall be tested within six months after the area has been established, that thereafter only stated cattle may be brought into the area and that the area shall be kept free from bovine tubcr- Culosls by the testing of all cattle therein annually thereafter, the act 10 take effect from passa ge; grant ing right of action against the state for injuries caused hy motor vehicles owned by it and insured against personal injuries and prop erty damages; directing the state park and forest comm ssion to in- NcStlgate concerning I sCaniC survey of the state and to :oporr, with recommendations. to the general assembly in 1929
 Appropriating s1l9,300 for new construction at Long Ian, Farm and Sii9.nQ0 for new construction at the Norwich State hospital; pro Nlding that shotguns ulay ne used on ranges by members ot clubs af- tfliated with the National Rifle. asso- clatlon between 1 ?. n. dlsI p. m. on Sunday; abolishir,; the require mcnt that hearings by the p"bliC utilities commission OH applications for certificates for the operation of public service motor vehicles must be held in a town on the proposed route and providing that such certi- only with the approval of the com mission; increasing the julv fee in the superior court Or court Of com mon pleas from sS to siN and pro vidlng that in clrh actions it shall be paid at the t;ne the case shall be claimed for the jury.
 The senate conrurred in passing the bill including professional hockey and skating among sports permitted on Sunday.
 4 fish and game tfl was discussed at length by the house before 1t was adopted with an amendment The bill as passed makes the fish and game license fees for nonresident equal to those in their Lom" states when such license f4o is higher ment struck out. all the proposed amendments to the present law pro- viding for issue of licenses ty per sons other than town clerks.
 New Eritai, Measure
 The house also adoptai hills pro Ni1ing there shall be no appeal eN- copt 10 supreme court of errors
New Britain herald., 1927-04-20
WANT BUILDING PERMITS

Building permit applications have been filed at the office of Inspector Rutherford as follows: II. C. Jen- sen, one family house at 25 Wilma avenue, to cost $G,000; A. ". Peter son, one family house on FoXon Place. to cost 5000. Cedric Powers. one family dwelling on Dover road to cost $l4,00O.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-10
MRS. BLAKER EUL0GIZN
Hold Memorial Services Sunday at
Presbyterian Church,

Mrs. Baker was a pioneer IN
making the State realize that the
child had n personality" Mrs. DIR,
w. A. Mills, president of Hanover
College. in paying tribute to the late
DR.. Elizabeth Baker, Indianapolis
Teachers College founder, In a me-
mortal service at the Second Pres
byterian Church Sunday afternoon,
The young woman who came un-
der the influence of Mrs. Baker here
developed with the traits of the high.
est type of womanhood."
Back Of all her learning and
knowledge" said Prof, Oscar Will
liams of De Paw University" which
made her a great educator, was her
own fine life and lofty ideals which
she inspired in others"
Miss Normal Mueller gave several
vocal selections and Charles Hansen
played the organ. The Rev. Jean S,
Miner presided and the Rev, M. L.
Haines, pastor emeritas Of the first
Presbyterian Church, prayed.