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New Britain herald., 1927-03-24
NAVAL. MAN IS HELD

London, March "A GT-Lieuten-
ant Commander Colin Mayors, re-
tired British naval officer, was again
brought into Bow street court today
on the charge brought against him
by the admiralty of illicitly possess
sing official documents, among them
plans OF Great Britains largest sub
marine, the XII.
He was rcmanded in custody until
April 2. Bail being refused.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-24
WANTS CASH BONUS
Reports State That SCOTS Terms
We're Met But He still Refuses
To Sign Contract.

Philadelphia, March "A Rl-Ilc-
ports today from the Philadelphia
Nationals training quarters at Bra
dcutoWn, Fla. said President Baker
had met the terms OF Jack Scott,
holdout pitcher. but that Scott still
refused TO sign a contract. lie was
said to be demanding a cash bonus
for signing,
The Phillies. defeated by the
Buffalo Intcrnationals II to 4 yes
terday at Palmetto. We're scheduled
TO meet the Washington Senators
today at Tampa. The team sent
against the Biaons was composed of
second string men. O'Neal pitched
the entire game for the Phillies and
New Britain herald., 1927-03-24
SWIFT EAGLES WIN

The Swift Eagles met ana defeat
ed the Spcedboys in a baseball
game played at Paradise Park yes
tcrday afternoon. This makes the
second victory for Yesterdays win
ner5 in as many days showing that
they are in good form even though
the season has not yet opened. The
score of yesterdays contest was 10
to 10. The Swift Eagles would like
TO play any team in the city aver
aging IA years Of age.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-24

yielded II hits.
Ty Cobb furnished the punch that
gave the Philadelphia Athletics a
Fl victory over the Baltimore In
ternatioaals yesterday At Anhnr"-
dale, Fla. With the score deadlock
ed at one all ana Hisaop Ga Ae~...i
with one out in the ninth, the
Georgia Peach" unlcashed a dou-
bic TO left and Bishop scampercd
home with what proved to be the
winning run. Gray was the third
Athletic pitcher to go the fun rout"
in a victory. Dykes led the often
sive with three hits in four times
at bat
New Britain herald., 1927-03-24
First Prcsb. Church, Hartford
10 G &c


Vessels 3, May, Havlick, Barta-
H. Gray. Perkins 3. Won Deck g
6. Free trics-Bcil 6, Morey ., Oar
row, Vessels, IlaNlick-ll; Gray 2.
Moody 4; Perkins 4. Won Deck 4
II. Ecfcrce-- Santcrson.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-24

Between seven and eight hundred
thousand men and women are at
tending colleges and universities in
the United States today.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-24
T IN
BRISTOL EWDEE.S AGAIN
BEAT GUARDS 29 TO ~

Court Rivals Stage Another Hectic Contest in State
Title Chase - jim ZakzcNs1i Of Fordham Scintil-
lates in First Appearance With New Britain -
Locals Miss Tying Score BY Narrowest of Margins
Nationals Play in Meriden Tonight.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-24

Nv ItA w ga II WI sun.
WailCpS Hartford Team

Referee, San'erson.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-24
Bristol EndecS.

Referee, Coy'e; I'm Pir". BAH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-18

"Y'ever hear the one
about the old lady from
Marquette? I got it
from a guy in St. Paul y
The boys in the Pull
man smoking compart-
ment are telling EN-
fast and furious as the
smoke thickens. Every
body is happy except.
perhaps, the young
man (second from the
left), who has what his
Aunt Julia calls an
innate sense of refine
ment, and he doesn't
know whether he ought
to laugh or not.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-23
PIANO PUPILS OF
KENA.H STUDIO GIVE
ENJOYABLE RECITAL

Pupils of Mrs. Oria Kenah 5
piano classes held their third series
of studio recitals for the season at
Mrs. Kenah s yesterday, high school
pupils having their recital at y
clock and the elementary pupils ear
lier in the afternoon. Guests were
entertained at each recital, each pu-
iii being allowed one for the affair.
Refreshments were served at the
conclusion of the recitals, Mrs. Ken
ah being assisted by group of h.:
pupils.
Program numbers at both recitals
were excellent, with particularly
good work being shown by a num-
ber of the members of the advanced
class.
Those participating in the high
school recital included Frances
Lemons, Dorothy Weir, Masako Su-
kawa, Roy Sweeney, Ethel Maupin,
Carlita Trueax Clarabel Simpson,
marjorie Meyer, Emma Lindsey,
Lillian Holiday, Frank Wilby, LIE
era Kennedy, Dorothy Austin,
Puick Underwood and Jean Meyer.
Norma Young gave a reading.
Pupils playing during the ele-
laentary group were Georgianna
sones, Katherine Jones, Loriene
I.iniken, Loris Mcconnell, Heath
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-23
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
PUPILS BROADCAST
PIANO SELECTIONS

Christmas greetings to friends
and relatives in various parts OF
tie United States were sent last
light by a number of pupils of the
Imperial Valley Academy of Music
over FL Centre S broadeasting sta
tion KGEN. Short piano selections
were played during the hour from I
to clock, each pupil broadcast
ing greetings before giving a brief
selection. Friends and relatives
both on the coast and in the east
had been previously notified of the
program and had tuned in for the
occasion.
Following the radio hour, the
pupils gathered at the Academy
where they were guests of Prof. and
Mrs. Elmer \. Todd and the faeul-
" members at a Christmas party.
A Christmas tree was enjoyed,
games played and refreshments
served.
ups t-...ng part in the merry
--4.y ofaves, isabelle
Na..l..,N, Vera
E4e4s. a4..ce egl--a, Jane
ase4n, ---l saccp t4eElJns, AGA
besse Leynon, Lillian oaeAson, Bar
tara Tondro, Junior Thacker, Kay
overmire, Ruth Bagby, Alice Wat
erman, Alta Waterman, frankie
Crawford, Opal Crawford, Irene
rowelson, kathryn Surface, Celia
Brown, Alice Williams, Lerah Plem.
ons, Pauline Mathes, Betty DuSold
Jane Hartzog, Margaret Zlnn, Mary
Sonoda, Margaret Sonoda.
Virginia Flnney, Robert Chestnut.
Marvel Mazda, Betsy Ross Mazda,
Marjorie Reams, Julia Tucker, Bet
ly Surface, Louise Mcbride, Ray
mond johnson, Helen Tucker,
Blanche Cavanah, Winifred Cavan-
an, Betty Forsberg, Harold Fors-
berg, George Forsoerg, Josephine
Eady, Arnold Ariaudo, Joyce Berry,
Sarah Couch, Roberta Ferguson, Al
lcen Hartzog, Evangelista Hurd,
.Ruth Mcbride, Lois Rodriguez, Viii
Ia Mae Roberts.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-23
AmericanizatiOn
Classes Enjoy.
Holiday Program

Amid exclamations of delight
from the mothers and cries of JOY
from the children, the Mexican
women's Americanization class re,
ceived their Christmas gifts at their
5g Christmas party yesterday. At
tendance of mothers and children
totaled well over 100, the American
ization cottage being crowded for
tle happy occasion.
Under the direction of Miss Mar
ION McGlashan, Americanizatiop
teacher, gifts from the Rotary Club
which were brought by each Nom
Der to their luncheon yesterday,
were distributed. Games were
played and refreshments served,
the afternoon proving a great sue
cess.
Other activities of the American
ization department for Christmas
included tine Christmas parties OF
the Foreign Adult English class and
that of the colored women S class.
Thirty mothers and large num-
her of children attended the latter,
tor which gifts were furnished by
the Women s Ten Thousand Club.
An evening party at the Eastside
school was held by the Foreign
Adult class, with 80 in attendance.
laust Aroc gave a violin solo, An
gela Barastlni an accordian solo,
and Angela Bertussi, a piano solo.
lJancing and games were the diver
sions. A Christmas tree and gift
exchange completed the gay affair.
Miss MeGlashan wishes to ac.
knowledge the help Of the organiza-
tions mentioned, and the high
school Girl Reserves, who eontrieut-
cd the Christmas tree for the Amer
icanization cottage ami all others
assisting. Clothing and toys, gath
cred by the Harding school children
were also received ana are being
distributed to various worthy caus-
IS. Christmas wreaths for decorat-
ing the cottage and other gifts
were also contributed.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-23
Papers Break
All Records

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 23.-The
Parker murder case will go down in
journalistic history on the Pacific
coast as the greatest newspaper
story of all times, it was predicted
here today.
1t was estimated that more than
a million extras were sold within
the city limits a few hours after
Edward Hickman was captured.
Giant presses speeded to capacity
roared for hours turning out extra
editions but were unable to supply
the demand. Papers sold like hot
cakes on downtown streets and
newsboys collected a small fortune.
One afternoon paper issued four
teen extra editions.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-23
IMPERIAL ALUMNI
TO HOLD ANNUAL
REUNION TUESDAY

Imperial high school alumni and
former students will gather for
their annual reunion ON Tuesday
evening, December 27, according to
announcements which are being
sent out. \ chicken dinner will be
served at the Imperial high school,
to be followed by a program. All
former students, their husbands and
wives are invited to attend.
The annual reunion, which was at
tended by 81 former students last
year, is always big event. Sew
eral alumni from the coast are plan
ming to make special trips here to
attend.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-23
Social Brevities

Tonight at the First Presbyter-
ian church the annual Christmas
program will be given by the Sun
dav school. Readings and songs ap-
propriate to the season will be in
cluded on the program. A Christ
mas tree and Santa Claus will be
there for the benefit of the chill
dren. The program will open at
1:30 clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Jackson will
lave as their Christmas house
guests Mrs. jackson s brother, j.
". McNaughton and Mrs. Nc
Naughton of Los Angeles. Others
who will be present for Christmas
dinner at the Jackson home will in
{ ude Mrs. Jacksonss mother, Mrs.
Y. IL. McNaughton of Dallas, Tex,
.ur. and Mrs. L. P. Sargent, Miss
Marlys Sargent and Lillian Pearl
jackson.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Mann and
family returned recently from Mo,
dcsto, where they have been since
the middle of the summer. The
Manns are now occupying their
home on Olive avenue, and will re-
main here for the balance of the
winter.
A delightful bridge luncheon at
Las Flores was enjoyed yesterday
by members of the Music Section
OF the Woman s Ten Thousand Club.
Christmas decorations were effect
lively used, and covers were laid for
1G. Mrs. B. L. Roberts of Calexico
won the high score prize at bridge,
Mrs. Don Rex, the second and Mrs
Gertrude Head of Seattle, consola-
item. Guests, in addition to the sec.
tion members, included Mesdames s
F.. Allen, G. A. Riley, John Rice
and Gertrude Head.
Members of Signal Chapter, o. +
s, are reminded of its regular meet
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-23
Three Ordered.
To Leave City

John Donovan, az, who pleaded
guilty yesterday morning to a
charge of begging on the street,
was sentenced to pay fine of so
or spend like number of days in
Jail when arraigned before Judge
Perkins yesterday afternoon. The
judge suspended sentence provided
the defendant get out of town.
Edwin Jackie, 81, and julian
Munanz, %, picked up early yea
terday afternoon by the police en-
tered pleas of guilty at the after
noon session and agreed to get out
CT town rather than pay a fine OF
$25 or spend IL IL days in tho
county Jail.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-23

has been awarded the contract for
.lie work.
1t is expected that the paving
will be begun. early in January,
The streets to be paved are: Olive
from Eighth street to Imperial
avenue. Adams from Eighth street
to Imperial avenue; El Centre and
Euclid from Eighth street to 12th
street; Tenth street from Adams to
Woodward Streets.
Harris is completing all prelimi-
nary inspection for the proposed
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-23
Local ROtarians
Hosts To Choir

The El Centre Rotary Club, at
its regular weekly meeting held yes
terday in the Barbara orth Hotel,
enjoyed another all,musical pro,
gram of unusual merit, when it acted
as host to members of the choir of
the First Methodist Church of this
city.
Under the able leadership of Rev.
Arthur E. Schultz, who, as wen,
represented the Rotarians as chair
man of the day, the choir presented
several carols and other numbers
appropriate to the Christmas sea.
son, among these being "It Came
Upon the Midnight Clear" "San'
ctus," "Hark, Hark, My Soul, >
and "Holy Night
A particular feature of the pro.
gram was the singing of "Cantique
Noel - (Adams,) by Mrs. E. IL.
Kouns, of this city, as was Christ
mas reading of highly amusing char
acter, given by Mildred Bergen
Holmes, of Holtville. Mrs. j. ID.
Foss of this city filled the role of
aceompanist in creditable fashion.
President Warren Currier made
further announcement of plans for
the meeting scheduled for Friday
evening, December 30th, when Ro,
tarians of the valley will join here
in entertaining District Governor Al
Roth. Another interesting feature
of the meeting was the distribution
to those present of copies of "The
El Centran s Creed" prepared un-
der the supervision of the Commun-
ity Service committee, Herbert W.
Fawcett, chairman.
In addition to members of the.
choir, and others mentioned, guests
present were A. w. Reese, Los An
geles; Geo. A. Harlan, Calexico.
Visiting Rotarians present were
D. ?. Choisser, Jas. S. Yglesias, Il.
II. Maddux, Calexico; Homer Aker,
Barney Burke, D. E. Layman, Err
nest Edwards, Holtville; Carl n.
Vance, Dean Richmond, Brawley;
Harry Wilson, Berkeley.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-23
SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS

JIovey, Walter Pool, Barbara Ruth
Horton, Katherine Clements. Irene
Lewis, Mary katherine Horton, Ev-
clyn Stricken, Elizabeth Meyer,
katherine He'll Lillian Hall, Doro-
thy Lou Gillian, Virginia Hetzel,
Iris Mae Toney, Howard Swink,
Regina Gianola, Lois Neito, Janet
Underwood, Edith Johnson and
Ruth Whitelaw.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-23
Local Youngster
Buried Today

The funeral of James II. Mathes
Jr., aged 6, son of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
H. Mathes, was held at 1O:30
clock this morning from the
Lemons funeral chapel on State
street. A Christian Science reading
marked the service followed by bur
ial in the Evergreen cemetery.
The child died at the home of the
parents, 1116 South Sixth street,
late Wednesday afternoon following
short illness. Heart trouble was
given as the cause of death.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-23
To Start Paving
Early Next Year

w. d. Harris of San Diego arriv.
Cd in Ell Centro yesterday and i'm
mediately began making an inspec-
ton relative to the proposed pave
nents to be laid in several streets.
Harris is a representative of the
Hazen Construction company which
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-23
New Paint For
Water Tanks

The two water tanks at the city
water works are receiving new
coat of paint. The paint being used
is of a new type, known as alumi-
mum paint, and the job is being
done in the way of an experiment
1t is claimed that the paint will at
ford additional protection to water
in the tanks from the sun due to its
r,etalic qualities.
The tanks are huge ones, one
having a capacity of 250,00o gal
Ions and the other approximately
$780, 900 gallons. The work is be-
ing done under the supervision of
r. II. McKibben, superintendent OF
water
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-23

ing tonight. There will be ballot
ing on petitions for membership.
Plans will be made for the reeep-
tion of the grand matron who is
paying her official visit to this
chapter early in January.
Elementary school Girl Reserves
who are planning to act as carolers
on Christmas morning are asked te
meet at the public library at 6 a.
m. Transportation will be furnish
ed, and Christmas carols sung by
the band in different parts of the
city.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-23

After reading the president s
message we have decided that our
New Years resolution will be: Do
good as long as it doesn't do any
harm.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-23
Friday, December %, 1927

pavements.
The city also plans to fill in the
top layer Of the cuts made in the
various pavcments by the Gas COM
pany in installing its mains. While
the work will be done by the city
the cost will be charged against thc'
Gas company.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-23

Mrs. Langley is heralded as the
only grandmother in the House.
There are several grannies in the
cabinet, however.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-23

The Ohio woman who killed her
husband before the bridge party
should get credit for foresight any
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-23

Members of Signal Chapter, o. z.
s, are reminded of its regular meet
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-28
LONDON
Paid Chaperones, Who Number Duchesses Among Their
Ranks, Win Spanish Girl Clients.
Paid Cllaperons Win
Spanish Girl Clients

London, May 2S R)-Paid chap
erons who number duchesses among
their ranks, are earning sums up to
5000 pounds year by introducing
the daughters of their employers
into London society.
Their duties, apparently light,
are in reality Of an arduous nature.
The chaperon must be Of good fam
lily, able to obtain good introduce
tons for her charge, and marry her
we'll. If her charge does not marry
we'll, or receive number of pro-
posals, the chaperon is dismissed
and another engaged who has a
wider circle of acquaintance.
Spanish mothers are this year pay
ing high fees to have their daughters
introduced into English society.
since the Prince of Wales has popu-
larized it in that country, and there
is a great idea of marrying pretty
Spanish girls to Englishmen of good
family.
The chaperon is often thankful
when the season is over for it means
attending a ball sometimes two) a
night, and going to all functions
that an ardent young girl In her first
season is anxious to attend.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-28
Stage Superstitions
DtScommUle Actors

Berlin, May IS PI-Since a stage
superstition holds that a play Is
bound to flop if, during rehearsal
children who have been struggled
into the theater are turned out. a
number OF enterprising Berlin ur-
chins have made it a custom to
sneak into the house during re-
hearsals.
The strength stage superstition
may acquire is demonstrated by a
we'll known actor now playing in
ono of the west end theaters
Whenever this artist is on the way
to the theater and finds that he
has forgotten something invari-
ably chooses a roundabout route
to return for it, even using the
servants stairs and clambering
through his bathroom window.
One of Berlin's most popular CO.
medians, who also has the reputa.
ton OF being three bottle man
after the show, is frantically SUI
perstitious about switching off OF
blowing out the light in his room
To preclude such a fateful emer-
gency" he undresses by the light
of a candle. which he then extin.
guishcs in a basin of water.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-28
RUSSIANS Winding
UP ACTIVITIES
Prepared to Leave England
at Once

London, May 20 (UP)-Russian
diplomatic and trade representatives
in England today were winding up
their affairs and preparing to leave
for Moscow. following Britain's ac-
| ton yesterday formally breaking off
relations between the two govern
ments.
The note, signed by Foreign Min
lister Austen Chamberlain, gave Rus
sian Charge d'Affaires Rosengolz
and his staff ten days to leave Eng
land, but it was expected they would
depart much sooner.
| British diplomatic representatives
ously. Rosengolz was informed.
/ The British note said the govern
ment would permit ARGOS. Ltd, Rus
sion Trading corporation. to con-
tue legitimate commercial opera
lions with a selected Russian staff.
! but 1t had been previously reported
| that the soviet would not take adj
| vantage of such an offer.
! Rosengolz was entertained at
| luncheon yesterday at the house of
commons by several labor members.
1t was understood the luncheon, al
most unique under the circum-
stances, would be made the subject
of a question in commons neSt
week.
| Rosengolz In speech to the Ia
Dor members said Britain had acted
on "flmsy and false" evidence. and
declared 1.-The danger Of war was
never so great as in the period we
are now entering"
The danger can only be dimin-
ished or prevented by friendship be-
tween the working classes of Britain
and Russia. which has been
strengthened by recent events" he
added.
David Lloyd George also en-
phasized the seriousness of the
break in a speech at Margate.
ut will seriously affect trade" he
said. THE trade agreement was
not broken in the interests of peace.
Now that We have broken off
relations with Russia. what is left?
We have shot our last bolt but one
and the last one is the thunderbolt
OF war"
Premier Baldwin. however, de-
clared in q speech to crowded
meeting at Albert Hall held under
auspices of women's unionist or
ganiZatiOn. that our rupture of
diplomatic relations does not in any
way mean or imply war against
Russia"
I'VE do not intend to have any
further political dealings with Mos
cow. but we are wholly in favor of
pursuing legitimate trade between
the two countries" he added.
Chamberlain's note breaking off
relations charged that the soviet
trade delegation and Arcos Ltd.
whose headquarters were raided re-
Gently, Jointly carried out both
military espionage and subvcrsive
activities throughout the British en-
pire."
The note terminated the Anglo
Russian trade agreement as well ms
breaking off diplomatic relations,
md requested both Chief Trade
Delegate Khinchult and his assist
Anta and Rosengolz aud his aides to
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-28
King George Can't
Wear French Uniform

Although the British royal family
hold many French decorations, none
Of them hold honorary rank In the
French army. consequently when
President Doumergue visits London
late in May. it will not be possible
for King George or any of his sons
to follow the usual custom of wear
ing the uniform of his guests coun-
try during his visit.
King George, however is an Off
Ger in many regiments of other
European countries, and is field
marshal of the japanese army. The
Prince of Wales is Japanese gen.
eral. 1t was suggested during the
war that the Prince of Wales should
be given honorary rank in the
French army. but it was deferred
until he pays his first state visit TO
Paris.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-28
PARIS
French are Considering Abolition of the Terrible Bloody
Gulotne for Execution Purposes.
French May Abolish
Famous GuillOtine

Paris, May IS up - The guillo-
tine. Frances mechanical heads
man. which is called The Widow"
is threatened with the oblivion OF
things that get in the way of prog
ress.
1t is proposed that when Deibler.
the oAcial executioner, as was his
father before him. retires soon a
new mode of infiicting the death
penalty should be adopted. Many
favor electrocution, but stories of
condemned persons reviving in cof-
fins have strengthened the argyll
ments of those who wish to keep
the old fashioned chopping block
that has stood the test OF time.
The guillotine was q product of
the French revolution. DR.. Guillo-
tin, professor Of anatomy at the
Sorbonne and member of the as
sembly, was given credit for in
venting the machine. AS a matter
Of fact. DR.. Louis. OF the College
OF Surgeons. devised the guillotina,
merely perfecting an old Italian ap-
paratus.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-28
Fear Stalks Westend
Night Club Patrons

West End night clubs apparently
haven't any more chance of escaping
raids than sex plays In New York.
Therein lies the reason for the
closing of the Chez Victor club and
the reports that a number of other
similar clubs will soon give up the
ghost.
There is too much suspense in
night clubs" declared Signor Victor
Perosino. the manager of Chez Vic
tor, who is converting it into a reg
ular cafe.
MANY prominent notwithstanding
lawyers and politicians-tell me they
spend their evenings in night clubs
in fear of a raid with its unwel-
come publicity"
Club managers says the police are
too free in raiding night clubs. but
many OF the raids have shown that
attendance was not confined to men,
bers and there have been repeated
proofs of violation of the liquor
licensing laws.