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New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Rutledge

Mrs. Elizabeth A. Rutledge. 55 years old. native and former resi- dent of this city until 24 years old when she moved to Stamford, died today in the Stamford hospital after an illness of six months.
 She was born on Clark street and lived in her family's residence throughout her life in this city un- til she moved to Stamford. Her husband. the late James Rutledge. was a member of Company 3 of the New Britain fire department prior to his death. Both Mir. and Mrs. Rutledse were popular in this city and when Mrs. Rutledge moved to Stamford she continued to hold a high place in the regard of her fel- low residents.
 Surviving her are two children, James and Katherine Rutledge. The funeral will be held in Stamford on Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock and the body will be sent to this city where burial will probably take place about o'clock Wednesday after noon. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
Minister Speaks on
 Democracy of Legion

Rev. William H. Alderson spoke at the monday gathering of Eddy Glover Post Luncheon club today at the Legion home on Washington street on the broad principles of the Legion, His ten-minute talk was along the lines of the democracy Of the Legion.
 It was announced that poppy week would be held the week of May 2S and the money be used for the ex- penses entailed through the proper observance of Memorial day. Past Commander Harry c. Jackson told briefly of the Memorial day plans saying that 30 men would be ap- pointed corporals and they would be responsible for a squad to turn out for the parade Memorial day.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
Milford, Mass, Has
 Business Zone Fire

Milford, Mass. May 2 R-Fire in the business section of the town on lower Main street, yesterday caused damage estimated at $50.- 900. The fire started in a shed of a Main street tenement block and spread to the block at 76a Main street. Jumping from there to the four tenement block at st and SS Main street and the furniture store conducted by Stone Furniture Company, Inc. The business section on lower Main street was threat ened before firemen controlled the blaze.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
SAILORS ON EURLOUGH

Several New Britain men who are members of the United States Navy serving with the Atlantic fleet, have availed themselves of the opportu- nifty of spending furloughs at their homes here while the fleet is visit ing New York. Among those who arrived home over the week end are: Frank l.. Tooker, fireman, sec ond class. on the |. s. s. Bruce, No. 329 (destroyer): Albert r.. Coe, ma chinists' mate, 3rd class, L. S. s. Vestal, (repair ship); Arthur C.. Carlson. seaman, 2nd class, and Daniel Bush. fireman, first class. both of the L. S. s. Florida (battle- ship).
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
Boy Steals 36 Rings,
 Gives Them to "PalS''

Detective Sergeant Ellinger has apprehended a thirteen year old boy who admits, according to the police, that he took tray contain ing three dozen rings in Main street store and gave them away. The police received the complaint April 26.
 Two boys, aged 10 years each, admitted to Sergeant Ellinger that they stole a sparkler gas lighter in another store, and a 9 year old boy who was recently apprehended for theft of nec1ties. admitted the theft of flashlight, also. The boys were turned over to Miss Ruth Bristoll, woman probation officer.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
BOARD OF PARDONS IN
 SESSION AT PRISON
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withdrawn: Thomas Marro, Mid dlesex. theft. second offense. con- victed October 5. 1920: twenty to twenty-e eight years; John Greer, MiddleseX county, theft, convicted Sept. 27, 1921, ten to 20 years, did not appear.
 Ernest J. Foley. ss, of New Hart rord, made his first appearance for a pardon. He was convicted on June 5, 1925 for three to nine years for inveighing and enticing a fe- male for purpose of prostitution. two counts, assault with intent to ravage and carnally know female, two counts.
 Percy Bryant of Hartford appear ed for Foley. Mrs. Bryant said that Judge Avery at the trial brushed the testimony and law aside and declared that Foley was man who had certain ideas of the chasti- ty of women that could not be toler- ated today. MT. Bryant said the record of testimony to support the charge was ridiculous. States At torney Brown told the board that Foley conducted a house of i'll re- pute for several years and had every opportunity when before Judge Avery.
 Some interest attached to the plea of Diratta Cabaudo. of New London, serving a life sentence for murder of one Barbuto more than l7 years ago. Cabaudo was con- victed on first degree murder which sentence was affirmed by the su- preme court but the board of par dons commuted the decree to life Imprisonment.
 At the hearing when this was done a saloon keeper named Grip DO, in whose place Barbutto had been killed changed his testimony winch he had given in court He had sworn at the trial that Cabaudo had gone home to get the gun with which Barbutto was killed. But at the pardons board hearing he testified that Barbutto came into the saloon where Cabaudo was playing cards, there was quarrel and in 1t Rarbutto struck the first blow. Barbutto was shot but he. Grippo. could not tell who held the gun. It had been shown in the court case that both men were pay ing attention to the same girl and that there was jealousy between them.
 Today an affidavit was offered Tn the case in which Grippe affirmed his previous testimony before the board of pardons IT years ago which made out that Grippe did not know who shot Barbuto. Cabaudo was not in the room today and the affidavit was offered by an attorney from New London.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
FLASHES OF LIFE: SOCIETY SEEKS
 TO OBTAIN MORE DOMESTIC WORKERS

Samuel S. Drury. headmaster of St. Paurs school of Concord. N. H., Fletcherize your food, Pasteurizs your milk and Coolidge your speech.
 New York - There are just aS many redheaded girls in this town as there are white horses, if . test made on a wager is proof. Langdon Mccormick. playwright, won $10 on the short end Of a 10 to bet with John P. Still. electrical engineer. thereby proving. he thinks. the su- periority in one respect of Albion college over Massachusetts Tech. Counting. they cruised in a taxi some seven miles, west, east, downtown and up, including Fifth avenue. Still resigned when the standing was: white horses. 1SS: red-headed girls (perceptible henna barred) 1SS.
 London The fireplace in front of which Izaak Walton wrote "The Compleat Angler" 250 years ago is in ruins with the rest of his renovat- ed cottage. museum established at Shallow Ford. near Stafford. with American aid.
 Ossining. N. Y.-If two persons in wagering mood should have doubts as to which would have the greater attraction for convicts-baseball or art-the odds should be 52 to 1. An exhibition of works of old masters in the chapel at Sing Sing. designed to have ameliorating influence, was attended by 50: 8 baseball game be- tween the prison nine and . visiting team drew 1900.
 Lancaster, Pa.-This might be . bad example for the average motor- ist to try to follow. Frank Lock- hart, race driver, motored nearly across the country with 1926 plates on his car He came from Holly wood. Calif., to Lancaster before being stopped.
 New York--Thousands of boot blacks have lost money because they were erroneously informed that the legislature had forbidden Sunday shines. For three Sundays they closed up. Then they found . bill had been introduced but not passed.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
RENOVATION OF CHURCH : TO COST PARISH SS5,00
Orange, \. J., Artist Awarded Con- tract for Beautifying Interior
 of st. Mary's.

Rev. Matthew J. Traynor, pastor Of St Mary's church. announced yes- terday at the masses that the con- tract for the work of renovating the interior of the edifice on Main street had been awarded to Louis Re of Orange, N J., q nationally known artist. The work will cost $35,0OO, the announcement stated.
 A new lighting system will be in- stalled with fixtures being placed in the ceiling and extending down to a place above the pews. It Is the purpose of the pastor in having the work done, he said, to make St. Mary's church one of the most beau- tifult edifices in the country.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
WILLS IN PROBATE COURT

The entire estate of the late Thomas l.. Hcslin is left to his wife. Helena T. Heslin. by the terms of his will filed today in pro- bate court. Mrs. Heslin Is appoint cd cxecutriN. The document was drawn September 20. 1926, before Attorney Donald Gafney.
 Samuel l.. 1linchliffe leaves his entire estate to his wife. Ellen Hinchiiffe, in his will which was filed today in probate court. The will was drawn January 15, 1921. and Attorney William r. Mangan was the lawyer in the matter.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
Singer Oil Co. Frees
 Hurlburt From Blame

The Singer Oil Co. which made complaint to the police some time ago that Bradford Hurlburt of SS7 Park street had taken money while in the company's employ, has sign cd statement releasing 'all claims and damages which it may have against Bradford Hurlburt." The statement was signed by Nathan Singer, treasurer of the company in the presence of Joseph Singer notary public, on April 27. 1927.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
BRING SUITEOR S1.OOO

Action for $1,000 damages has been brought by the New Britain Iron Works. through Green- berg & Levitt. against Alfia Sidoti, Antonio Sidoti and s. Buscemi for alleged non-payment on note. The writ is returnable in the city court the second Monday of May and Deputy Sheriff Martin H. Hor- witz served the papers.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
 New York Society is seeking to overcome the shortage of do- mestic servants by making them members of profession. It has es- tablished a training school in the home of Mrs. Richard Boardman. president of an educational corpor- ation founded by prominent ma- irons. The aim will be for gradu- ates to have living conditions and social standing equivalent to those of their sisters in offices and stores. And a servant is to be addressed q Miss" instead of merely by her last name.
 Washington-A luncheon to five women will be given up in the air tomorrow by Mrs. Henry A. Ber- liner, president of the Cal chapter of the National Acronautical asso- citation.
 New York - Cldine Utley. 15 year old bobbed blonde evangelist, is conducting a revival at Carnegie hall. In opening her first meeting she came on the platform holding to her breast a frayed Bible in which there was 9 red rose. At the end 50 persons men, women and children told her they had been converted.
 Pittsburgh, Pa.-Judith Abels, F, of Woodmere. N. r.. presumably has the greatest talent for art of 16,o0O high school students in the country. She won the George Bel lows memorial art prize of s100.
 New York-Irving Lifshitz, 15, is communist orator. At May Day mass meeting in, the Central Opera house he denounced American schools and thee Boy Scouts.
 London-A strong fellow is Cor poral Will Attenborough of the Royal Horse Guards. Having lifted 415.75 pounds (weight, not money) with his left hand, he thinks he has made a world record of some sort.
 New York - Having discovered that radiocasting of his fights at his own station has increased attendance by women. Tex Rickard is to have future events at Madison Square Gs den put on the air via the big broadcasting chains, instead of WSMG.
 Chicago Health tips by Dr.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
Slips on Oily Highway,
 Girl Ruins Her Dress

Wearing apparel smeared with road oil and damaged beyond repair forms the basis of d claim presen<d against the city of New Britain by Signe Johnson of 63l West Main street. The claimant was walking across the highway at Lincoln and Harrison streets. April o2, when she slipped on the newly oiled road way and fell. She alleges no sand had been placed on the crosswalk for the protection of the pedestrians.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
DRIVES AGAINST TRAFFIC

Salvatore Esposito, aged SV, an cmploye of the State Hospital at Middletown, drove against the one way traffic on Main street shortly before noon today and Motorcycle Policeman Strolls asked him for his license. He did not have it in his possession and the officer brought him to the police station. Captain Kelly released him with the under standing that he will be in court to- morrow morning to answer to the charge of driving without license. The captain telephoned to the hos pital authorities. who promised to see that Esposito is in court at the appointed time.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
TO FIGHT "rAG" IN COURT

Joseph Diloreto of 76 Lorraine street, whose automobile was tag ged" in a restricted district by Olfi- cer Thomas C. Dolan. would not pay the s2 assessment today and Cap tain Kelly ordered him to be in po- lice court tomorrow morning. Di- loreto said he is out of employment and cannot afford to pay the fine.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
HEAR TALK ON HISTORY

Sixty members of the Italian American Civic associations were present yesterday at the first ses- sion of the class In citizenship being conducted by C. W. Calabrese. Mir. Calabrese Is giving up his time to aid the men to become citizens and his talk yesterday concerned Ameri- can History.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses have been is- sued at the office of the town clerk as follows: Joseph Boucher of 64 Church street and Miss Lucia Morin of 62 West Main street; Albion Me- Pheters of 150 Pennington avenue and Miss Victoria Joseph of the same address.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
DoRDELsfAN VISITS SHIPS

Torpedoman First Class Raymond P. Dordelman, navy recruiting off cer in this city, spent the weekend viewing the mammoth fleet which ia paying a visit to New York city, Torpedoman Dordelman renewed old acquaintances with many men with whom he served. He resumed his duties as recruiting officer to- day
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
ROBBED OF $35 IN FACTORY

Sebastian Garro Of c5 Sexton street. laborer employed at the Corbin Screw Corporation. was rob bed of s35 and his automobile license at the factory this morning. Garro claims the money was in his locker and when he returned to the locker at o'clock 1t was gone along with the license.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
Ex.cO,,NCuIORs, NIGHT

Ex-Councillors' Night will be ob- served at the regular meeting Of New Britain council No. 8, O.U.A.M.. tomorrow night. All the chairs will be filled by old timers. There will be refreshments and entertainment The annual hike. an event of many years standing. will bo discussed and a date set by the younger mem- bers
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
TREASURY BALANCE Treasury Balance $23S,604.441.
COL. INGALLS, DIES

Providence, R. T.. May ? R- Colonel James Monroe Ingalls,. vet cran of the Civil and Spanish Wars, author of numerous books and ar ticles on ballistics and founder of the department of ballistics at the United States artillery school at Fortress Monroe died at his homo here yesterday in his 91st year.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
PRIEST TO ADDRESS K. OF

Father Hubert. director of the Passionist Order lay retreats at West Springfield. Mass. is expected to address the members of Daly council, K. of c. at the regular meeting in K. of c. home on Frank lin square at s:15 o'clock tomor- row night. A large number of the members are planning to make the retreat this year and a committed will be appointed at the meeting to receive names and make plans for the attendance of New Britain men in a body.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
Golfers Watch Is Stolen
 at Shuttle Meadow Club

Lewis Stores of 3G5 Pennington
 avenue, Hartford, reported to Cap tain Kelly today that his watch was
 stolen while he was golfng yester-
 day at the Shuttle Meadow club. He is Yale student and his New Haven address Is 3o6 Elm street.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
Deaths
Anna Ickrath

Anna, the six-weeks- old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Walter Ickrath of o51 Linwood street, died Saturday night. The funeral was held this afternoon. Rev. John F. Donohue officiated. The remains was sent to the family's former home in New London where interment took place.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
WOMEN MORE PROMPT

Stamford. Conn.-After barbering men for 30 years Emilior Greco has decided that he will devote his pro fessional talents to women. He Ays they are less fussy and mora prompt in keeping appointnsats than men.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02

Charged with a plot to assassinate Benito Musso- lini, Tito Zaniboni (above), admitted the accusation, boasted that he would have shot Fl Duce had the police delayed his arrest half an hour, and was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
INDIAN WOMAN RICH

, Ponca City. Okla.-Alberta Four
 Eyes, Ponca Indian woman of this
 city. Is one of the richest women in the state. She owns much farm and ! oil land,
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02

Ye who think you lead a busy life. consider Irving w. Marston! Here he is as chief of police of Hampton. \. H.. and in his barber shop. In addition. he runs a general store and is chairman of the town board. fire chief. school superintendent. mem- Der of the board of health. overscer or the poor, tax assessor, justice of the peace, notary public and fire warden. Otherwise. he has nothing
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New Britain herald., 1927-05-02

A bull near Hayden, O.. charged a freight train. He derailed one car containing dynamite, but there was no explosion. The bull was killed.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
WaN Street Briek

Plants of Fristdaire Corporation. subsidiary of General Motors Corpo- ration. recently enlarged to . @20,- 100000 factory expansion program. went on . four-a-minute production basis today. E. c. Biechler. prcsi- dent said c.ooo electric refrigeration units would be produced each work ing day for m indefinite period. Fridigaire now ranks second in unit sales in the entire General Motors group.
 Superior Oil Company had net profit of 3324.ss2 for the first guar: ter in contrast to net loss of S183,: 7s8 in the first quarter last year. Colorado Fuel and Iron earned $4.63 a share on the common stock in the first quarter against $2.6S 6 share in the same period of 1928. Total income of American Rail- way Express for January was $2o,- 609,52s against $20,s5s.So7 a year ago. Net income was S176,742 against 316s,244.
 Rec Motor Car Company shipped 5,519 cars and trucks in April. a new monthly record, and 25 per cent above the previous record in May, 1926.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
D0W.PRICED RAILS
 MUCH IN DEMAND
Heavy Buying Sends Several to High Levels

New York. May R-Heavy buy ing of the low-priced rails. several of which attained their highest prices in years, monopolized specula- tive interest in today's stock mar ket. The general list opened heavy, but turned upward before the end of the first hour. and seemed to gather strength as the session pro- gressed.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
Edmund F, Marsh

Edmund F. Marsh
 The funeral services of Edmund P. Marsh. Jr.. were held Saturday at p. m. at the home of his par ents. 60 Garden street. Interment was in Oak Grove cemetery, Spring field. Mass. Rev. Wm. Ross offici- ated, and Mrs. Lulu Sackett Morgan of Springfield rendered musical selections. The bearers were: Philip Pelitier, Harold Stead. Charles Dem nison, Charles Johnson, Hilmer Alderman and Clarke Parsons.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
Funerals
Mrs. Roger W. Esan

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary (Faustman) Egan, wife of Roger W. Egan of 50 Court street, were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home. Rev. Samuel Sutcliffe. rector of St. Marks Episcopal church. of- ficiated. 1nterment was in F'airview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02

Crude oil production in California last week averaged e6o,7o0 barrels daily. highest since January and a gain of 17,3o0 barrels daily over tho week before.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02

Washington-A luncheon to five women will be given up in the air tomorrow by Mrs. Henry A. Ser liner, president of the Cal chapter of the National Acronautical asso- citation.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-02

Chicago - Health tips by Dr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-16

several days with her cousin, Mrs.
Henry Delaware Flood.
The Minister and Sonora de Sanchez
Latour viii be hosts at dinner Friday
evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-16
Mrs. Mulliken Gives Tea
In Honor of Visitor

Mrs. II. S. Mullilxen entertained at
small tea in her home on Connecti-
cut avenue Thursday afternoon in
honor Of Mrs. l.. A. Miller of Colo
RADIO Springs. Mrs. Miller is the poet
laureate of Colorado, and delighted
the gathering with the reading of her
poems. The guests were those prom.
inentlv identified with the poetical
circles in Washington. Other guests
of honor We're Mrs. Walter McNab
Miller of New York, Mrs. Mile sBel
hagen of Colorado, who are here at
tending the board of managers meet
ing of the General Federation of
Clubs, and Mrs. J. G. Griswold,
national Republican committee, from
San Antonio, Tex. All are writer's of
note. Mrs. Mulliken was assisted In
receiving b" Mrs. Richard G. Yates,
Mrs. James Carmalt, Mrs. Aaron
Newman and Miss Alice Hutchins
Drake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-16
Rev. NJ. B. MacBryde Host
At Afternoon Reception

! Rev. Meade Bolton MacBryde enter
| tanned at a reception at the Mayfiower
Hotel yesterday afternoon from 4:30 to
7 o'clock. Mr.. MacBryde was assisted
in receiving by his niece, Miss Susan
Guignard, subdeb of Columbia, s. G.
Miss Guignard was gowned In yellow
georgette, made along oldfashioned
lines, and carried yellow roses.
The ladies alternating at the tea ia
BILE were: Mrs. Delos A. Biodgett, Mrs.
Charles G.. Matthews, Mrs, Edwin s.
Fuller, Mrs. William G.. Gorgas, Mrs
Davenport White, Mrs. David Gail
lard. Mrs Ernest G.. Walker and Mrs.
Herbert Sparrow.
Among the invited guests were the
Minister of Guatemala and Nine.
Latour, the Assistant Secretary OF
Commerce and Mrs. Walter Drake, the
District Commissioner and Mrs. Sid
ney Taliaferro, Right Rev. and Mrs.
Philip Rhinelander, Rev. DR.. and Mrs.
H. Barney Phillips, Gen. and Mrs.
Hans Won Below, Mr.. Justice and Mrs.
Edward Terry Sanford, Mrs. Henry
r. Dimock, Mrs. James Carroll Fra
zier, Gen. and Mrs. George Barnett,
Mrs. w. Harry Brown. MIR. and Mrs.
Bernard Jones, Mr.. and Mrs, Sim Lee,
Mr.. and Mrs. David Meade Lea, Mrs.
Robert f. Lee, Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd
Carpenter, Judge and Mrs. Samuel j.
Graham, Lieut.. and Mrs. Leban ID.
Webb, Mrs. v. Marshall C1opton, Mr..
and Mrs. Victor Kaufman, Mrs. Gil
lette Hill, Mrs. Charles Boughton
Wood Mrs. Medorem Crawford Miss
Crawford, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hight,
Miss Hight. Mr. and Mrs. Royal ID.
Mead, Mr. and Mrs. Philip NJ. Julien,
Miss Julien, Mrs. Robert F. Mac
kenzie. Mrs. Emerson Howe. Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles l.. Marlatt, Miss Mar
latt, Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel B. Dial,
Miss Dial. Rev. DR.. and Mrs. Wallace
Radcliffe, Col. and Mrs. George Thorpe,
Capt. and Mrs. Edwin Pollock. Capt.
and Mrs Milton Reed. Mr. and Mrs.
bingham Townsend, Mr.. and Mrs
Swager Sherley. Miss Sherley. Mr.. and
Mrs. Pierre Gaillard, Mr.. and Mrs
Henry P. Erwin, Mr.. and Mrs. Dallett
Wilson. Mrs. William Wheatley, Mrs
f. b. Moran.