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New Britain herald., 1927-06-17

It should be understood that the British consular authorities can or der out British nationals, arrestins them if necessary in the event that they decline to obey orders: the American authorities cannot order anyone out. Some of the mission aries declare that the advice" of tho American authorities amounted to an order. and that they left be- cause they believed that they had to, and against their own best judg- ment.
 So far as could be ascertained by the United Press. the American consular and legation authorities did nothing technically wrong in this connection. Some of the off cial notices convey an impression of command. but they are not com mands in fact. The record seems clear.
 However, if the missionaries iI time become convinced that they were bullied into leaving at time when they should have remained, the result is apt to be unfortunate even though their impression in this connection may be incorrect, it is pointed out. Already there is talk of returning to mission posts with out any previous consultation with consular authorities. though prac- tical considerations plus the instruc- tions of home mission chiefs will prevent any general move in this direction for time.
 It seems quite generally to be the impression that to ask approval of consular or legation authorities for such a return would be useless. One important missionary leader declared this to be his belief on two grounds: First, that as matter of face" the officials would hate to reverse their recent judgment in favor of evacuation. and second, that it is the safest course from the viewpoint of officlaldom to get the missionaries out and to keep them out.
 Meanwhile. our work goes to pieces" continued this spokesman, who is connected with an impoTS tant Christian university at Tsinanu. Chinese have taken over our po- sitions. and are. Of course, pleased and proud to be allowed in places of responsibility. They will not give back the work without a strug. gle. and in any case it would hardly be worth while to try to do any, thing now before the opening of the new term next September.
 Tn a way it is a good thing for the Chinese leaders to be put on their own feet. But in most cases they are not yet ready. The work is suffering, and. having retreated in such haste, we can hardly go back now"
New Britain herald., 1927-06-17
WANT ID RETURN
 ID MISSION SEAT
hmGican Workers Divided on
 Opinions on "Run Cut'
By RANDALL GOULD

Limited Press Staff Correspondent
 Tsingtao. China, June IT (UP)- American missionaries from all over Shantung province are congregated in Tsingtao and wondering, Where do we go from here?'
 A fair proportion of them. sur vey by the United Press indicates, want to go right back where they came from. Moreover, they are now somewhat annoyed over the situation in which they find them selves. But they can't return to their posts for while, because of variety of reasons, none of them agreeable.
 It seems the practically unani- nous opinion that such danger as may have existed. if any. does not now exist. Everybody recognizes that there may be more danger in future, but at present most of the temporary residents of Tsingtao feel that they would be quite safe back at their respective jobs if they could get there.
 Perhaps this view would not be SO unanimous if all the evacuated missionaries were present to testify. Quite number have departed fer home. Most of these were anxious 10 depart, according to those still remaining. It Is said that when the American consular warning ad- vice or ommand-versions as to just what happened in late March Nary-was received, some of the missionary families got out. bag and baggage. in less than twelve hours, which is construed as indicating that they were 'all set to go" and had been for some time.
 Opinion concerning the consular and American legation participation in the evacuation is, as indicated, quite varied Some feel that the 'run-out' was wholly justified; others, with a good deal of bitter ness, accuse the American authori- ties of needless panic which. they say, has done missionary work in Shantung irreparable harm.
 In certain quarters there is a good deal of talk about allegedly coer- ciye measures said to have been used by American officials in caus- ing the mission workers to leave.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-17
ANNUAL FEAST OF
 FAT NEWS CLUB
More Than S,@0 Pounds of Human Flesh at Banquet Table

Milan, June IT (UP)-More than s,400 pounds of human flesh sat around the banquet table of 30 per sons at the annual fat mems feast here. More than 800 pounds of food were consumed. or an average of ten pounds each.
 Cesare Ramorini, who weighs 362 pounds, presided at the banquet, while the presidential chair was taken by signor De Rosa, who turns the scale at 302 pounds.
 The guests had 10 show proper ly authenticated weight ticket is sued on the day of the banquet, proving their capacity to turn the scale at 210 pounds or over. One man who was a few pounds under weight was admitted through the intervention of the president, after showing that his loss of weight was due to an attack of fever. from which he had just recovered.
 The fat men displayed excellent appetites. and in the 800 pounds consumed were S1 plates of spaghet- u, IT chickens. four OK tongues. 54 pounds of asparagus, and 20 pounds of strawberries. More than 20 gal Ions of wine were drunk. During the feast. the orchestra played "Fal- staff"
 A quiet harmony reigned, and there was only one speech by the president. who put forward the theory that stoutness, far from be- ing a drawback to human beings, is the only happy and philosophic state. Fat men, he declared, are the wisest and most contented of mor- tals. They never worry, and their pleasantly accumulated adipose tis- sue acts, he stated. as a physical and moral buffer against all the troubles of life.
 The fat men present at the ban quet grinned their approval of the presidents words, and ordered a few more gallons of wine.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-17
Sailed Million Miles
 But She Can't Quit

Portsmouth. Eng, June IT R- The call of the sea proved too strong after five months of idleness. so at 60 years of age Miss A. Dale, a New Zealand government matron in emil grants ships, is once mere on the ocean.
 Just before starting on her 6oth trip for New Zealand she said:
 Five months ago I felt a sense of supreme qualification at the thought of settling down in my home. ] quickly changed my mind. I was restless and found house too cramped and lonely"
 In her round trips to the De- minions Miss Dale has travelled near ly 1,500,00O miles.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-17

cmploye of the railroad. when quss- l toned last evening by . Herald representative after half hours at- tempt to get the station on the phone. replied hat information serv- ice had been discontinued there when the operating force was cur tailed.
 T know Of no such curtailment," said Mir. O'Hanley. Mir. O'Hanley stated that Mrs. Clara Laufinsweil- CT. formerly connected with the ticket force had been restored to that department and will be on duty six days a week until 5 o'clock day. light saving time. to supply infor. nation.
 Discussing the question of cross- ing protection the railroad official
New Britain herald., 1927-06-17
Woman Shows How Flag
 Rules Are Violated

Beaumont, Tex. June 17 Rl- When the steamer Nils Gorthon docked here recently the tars along the water front were confronted with a sight which threw them into confusion. Two of the members of the crew were women.
 Miss Ebba Dahlin stewardess and Miss Hilda John2sson. cook, were the two women who have carried the emancipation of their sex onto the high seas via merchant steamers.
 Miss Dahlin said she signed on largely because she heard the ship was coming to Texas and she want cd to see the country. Miss John asson has been cooking for ships crews for 19 years.
 Captain Axe kosterman attribut- cd the tidy appearance of his vessel to the feminine portion of his crew and explained their duties were really women's jobs and he saw no reason why women shouldn't have them.
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New Britain herald., 1927-06-17

stated that hs has made only one definite promise for Tagging cross inss at night, where there is no watchman. He has agreed that the Park street crossing will be flasesd by . member of the train crew wheneEer there is any switching done and when there is no regular watchman there.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-17
R. R. Information Service
 Not Curtailed-O'Hanley

Denial that there had been any curtailment of the information serv- ice at the local railroad station was made today by Division Superin- tendent O'Hanley. following state- ment made last night that such serv- ice had been discontinued here. An
New Britain herald., 1927-06-17

A MOTHER instance where the buying "A alertness of the Grant Ready to Wear benefits its customers. Aside from their smart styling, we selected these dresses be- cause of the fine quality of the fabrics and the careful workmanship! If you are seeking new summer dresses for street, business. sports or vacation wear, then this grouping will be of particular interest
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
Public Utilities Stocks.
Judgment for Skinners
 In Judd & Co.'s Action

Judgment for the defendant was rendered by Judge Newell Jennings in the superior court yesterday in the action of Judd &, Co. against Skinner Bros, realtors, of Hart ford, for S6.O0o. The real estate firm. according to the decision handed down. may retain the S4,- 5S0.4O they withheld as per cent on the amounts due on all unex- pired leases of Judd 6 Companys building at 75 Pearl street, Hart ford.
 The court stated that decision was rendered for the defendant because the real party at interest was Florence G. Judd and not Judd & Co.,. which brought the suit. In addition, the judge said, the evil dence introduced by the defendant conformed with their claim that under the rules of the Hartford Real Estate Board they were per- mitted to retain per cent of the amount of unexpired leases.
 Judd & Go. is a partnership of Harold L. Judd and Florence G.. Judd of Berlin, and William T. Sloper, Frederick P. Upson, Fred erick r. Small and Arthur E. Par sons. William c. Skinner, jr, Rob- ert F. Skinner and Winthrop A..
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
PROTEST SALE OF
 FACTORY IN POLAND
WislaW Co. Creditors Say It
 Went for Ridiculous Sum

Claiming that Mrs. Sophia Pod lasek of this city purchased q fac tory of the Wislaw Manufacturing Co. in Poland at a ridiculously low figure, creditors of the concern have protested, causing the purchaser to add s3,750 to her original figure. The firm is bankrupt and a meeting , was held in the office of Referee in Bankruptcy Saul Berman yester- day.
 The creditors almost unanimously registered as being against tho offer, claiming that the difference between the price paid for the property and it's actual value was much greater, Referee Berman was unable to pre- vail against the determined front put on by the creditors and he de- livered the following ultimatum:
 "I'll give you 24 hours to accept proposal I am about to make Either pay the estate s3,So0 and prosecute the claim yourselves, or accept Mrs. Podlasek's offer"
 Although no answer has yet been given, it is understood from Charles J. Mclaughlin, tru>"e of the estate that some of the creditors are pre- pared 10 pay the estate sum re- quired and then carry the legal bat :. tie to Poland in an effort 10 win satisfactory adjustment from the purchaser.
 Some days ago. after efforts tc readtust it's affairs had failed, the company went bankrupt. Mir. Nc Laughlin was appointed trustee oi the estate which includes factories in New Britain and in Poland. Ii ! was found upon investigation of Ger. | tain transactions that prior to goins 1 into bankruptcy, the directors of the company received s12.5oo, approxi. mately. from Mrs. Podlasek of this city in payment for plant al Wloczek. Poland. which employ: about 15o people.
 The creditors immediately made claim that the sale was not lega and that the plant had been sold fol ridiculously low figure, as q result of which Eotest, Mrs. Podlasek through her attorney, EpaphrodituS
 Peck of Bristol. offered the addi. tional sum mentioned.
 Mr. McLaughling said last nigh
 that he was at a loss to comprehend what they hope to gain by bringing suit against the purchaser of the
 plant. The plant may be wortf
 s100.00o for all I know, or 1t may
 be worth 10 cents. Personally,
 think it's more likely the latter" h. said.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
ASK GUESTS TO WEAR
 THEIR OLDEST CLOTHES
Stanley Church Society to Impose Fines on Those Who Dress Up
 Tomorrow Night

Hard times will be In vogue at the Stanley Memorial church tomorrow evening where poverty social' will be held under the auspices of the Ladies Aid society. All who attend have been asked to wear their old clothes and costumes. Fashions of five and ten years ago will be in order. Among other features of en- tertainment will be a grand march before the judges who will award prizes to the persons having cos tunes most appropriate to the oc- casion.
 Heavy fines will be imposed upon any who may be too neatly or smartly dressed. Old-fashioned games will be played and refresh- ments served. All of the people of the church and parish have been in vited. Mrs. Arthur H. Knapp is chairman of the committee in charge.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
200 Present at Ball
 Of Polish WOman's Club

About 200 people were present at the ball of the Polish Women's club, which was held last night at the Elks' club.
 The entertainment was furnished by the Chopin Glee club which was introduced by B. A. Grysbowski. The glee club under the direction of Prof. Jagielski of Hartford, sang the fol- lowing numbers: We Meet Again Tonight" Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes" "Piekna Milada," a Polish number. and Sweet and Low" Stanley Karnaslewicz. bari tone, sang two solos, When My Heart Finds Rest" and Just You"
 The committee in charge of the ball consisted of Mrs. Frank Grubar, Mrs. Rose Meleski. Mrs. Stanley F. Gierymsld, Mrs. Anthony Kloskow. ski, Mrs. Joseph kulak. and Mrs Joseph kaminski.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
TOP HEAVY TONE
 FEATURES STREET
Spectators for Rise Find Stiff
 Opposition

New York, Feb. 24 Pl-Operators for the rise encountered stiffer re- sistance in today's stock market with the result that the price move ment disclosed marked irregularity when some of the leading industrials showed indications of a top heavy position. Speculative interest shifted back to the rails but the maneuver was not entirely successful and by early afternoon the coppers were brought forward as the new leaders.
 Money was q shade steadier re- newing at per cent but with less funds available than heretofore. The annual dividend on international business machines was increased from s3 to s4 and talk was again heard of a possible split up of American Smelling on for l basis.
 U. S. Steel common led about a score issues to new high ground but did not succeed in breaking through its opening high of 162 SS In the first few hours of trading. Other issues to get into new high grounds were Corn Products Refining, Texas Gule Sulphur, Freeport Texas. West inghouse Air Brake, Philadelphia Co.,. Hudson & Manhattan. Bush Terminal and Safety Cable. General Motors touched new high for the year at 16l.
 Selling pressure was most effective against such issues as South Porto Rican Sugar. Loose Wiles Biscuit. Wilson Co. preferred, Coco Cola, Montana Power, Burns Bros. A., h. ternational Harvester and Loews. All on ? to 3 points.
 Oils were again active. But sev- | eral professional traders were sell ing stocks freely on the theory that | a technical reaction was warranted after about four weeks of almost steadily rising prices.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
City Items

Judgment by stipulation. for $500 damages, has been rendered by Judge William c. Hungerford in the city court in the action of Joseph Tajmajer against Charles Jedzenak.
 Best Lehigh Coal, s15.50 per ton cash. City Coal 6 Wood Go. Tel. 217.-Advt.
 A. P. Marsh, secretary of the Connecticut Motor Truck Assn, will speak tomorrow evening at grange meeting in Wallingford on legislative matters.
 Chief of Police William C. Hart and Lieutenant Samuel Bamforth attended the funeral of the late Chief McGovern at Meriden this morning.
 A meeting of the Falcons Nest No. SS will be held Friday at $ o'clock. The nest intends 10 pre- sent a series of motion pictures i'm ported from Poland. with the inten- tion of raising funds for needy ex- servicemen.
 The committee In charge of the ball to be given by the Polish Re publican club on February 2S. will meet for final arrangements Satur. day night at 4e6 Main street. l Cards have been received from | Claude J. Leroux. local business man. who is touring the Mediter- ranean. His latest stop was at Jaffe in Palestine.
 1 Mir. and Mrs. Ossian S. Bennett ot Dover Road are expected home next Wednesday from their tour of the Mediterranean.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
GRANT Co. TO LET PUBLIC BUY STOCK
Store Chain Will Allow Out.
 SiderS to Acquire Interest

The W. T. Grant Co.,. operating s1 department stores, has an- nounced a plan for the reorganiza- tion of the company, which pro- rides for the redemption on April ] of the 8 per cent preferred stock of the company at s110 per share. A new company called the w. T. Grant Co. has been organized in Delaware with a capitalization of e50,0o0 no par value shares which will acquire all or the greater part of the stock of the W. T. Grant Co. of Massachusetts.
 It is proposed that 45o,0oo shares of stock in the new com pany will be issued to acquire all of the common stock of the Massa- chusetts company, all of which is held by those active in the man. agement of the company.
 The holders of the preferred stock of record February 15, 1927. have been offered the opportunity to exchange their preferred stock for the common stock In the new company, on the basis of two and one-half shares of new common stock for each share of preferred stock. Such common shares as have been set aside to retire the preferred stock and are not ex- changed by the preferred stock holders may later be offered to the public.
 This offer to the preferred stock holders is the first opportunity for persons outside tho management of the company to purchase con- mon stock of the company.
 It is anticipated that a dividend rate of $1 per share per annum will be inaugurated on the new share. beginning July 1, 1927.
 w. B. Boewe. the manager of the W. T. Grant Go. store In this city. advises that in the year ended January 31, 1927. sales for the en- tire company were over $36,000,ooo and profits were the largest in the history of the company. During the past year s5 new stores were opened.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
Arthur W. Waite

Arthur w. Waite. 3s years old. died this morning at 6:5o o'clock at tho home of his sister. Mrs. William E. Diehl, of A Cedar street where he had been living since last Novcm- Der.
 He was a native of Valentine, Me- braska, and lived there until Mo- vember l. 1926, when he came east to live with his sister in this city. He Is survived by his wife. two chil- drcn, Arthur W. Waite and Marie Suzette Waite: his mother and sis ter. The last two named live at the Cedar street home. He was veter- an of Troop F. U. s. Cavalry. which took a prominent part in the Mexi- ican border trouble.
 Funeral arrangements in charge of B. c. Porter Sons are incomplete.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
Claims $500 Damages
 For Auto Collision

As the result of an automobile col lision on the Boston Post road near Wallingford on November 25 last, John Roman of this city has been named defendant in an action for $500 damages. brought by Harvey L.. Hettrick of Wallingford. through John E. Downey of that town.
 The plaintiff was driving north on the turnpike and the defendant was heading south, when the cars came together, damaging that of the plaintiff considerably, according to his allegation. The plaintiff further claims that he received a sprained right knee and bruised right leg.
 The writ is returnable in the Borough court of Wallingford the first Monday of March. Deputy Sheriff Martin H. Horwitz served the papers.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
Mrs. Elizabeth Winifred Linton.

Mrs. Elizabeth~ Winifred Linton, wife of Elmer D. Linton of Provt- dence, R. l., died at the Peter Brent Brigham hospital in Boston yester- day after short illness.
 Funeral services will be held Fri day afternoon at Erwin chapel at 2 o'clock. Rev. Mir. Storey of the Prov idence Methodist church will off, ciate and burial will be In Fairview cemetery.
 The body was brought to this city this afternoon and may be viewed by friends until noon tomorrow at the B. c. Porter Sons Undertaking parlorS.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
OFFICE OF THE AMERICAN HARDWARE CORPORATION

New Britain. Conn.,,
 February IS. 1927. The Annual Meeting of the Stock holders of The American Hardware Corporation will be held at the of- fee of the P. & F. Corbin Division, Park Street, New Britain, Conn.,. on March 16th. 1927, at 200 o'clock I. M.
 To consider the Annual Report of the Directors of the Corporation. To elect a Board of Directors for the ensuing year.
 To transact any other business proper to come before said meeting. The transfer books will close Feb ruary 2Sth and remain closed until March 18th inclusive.
 GEORGE H1LDEBRANDT.
 Secretary.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
Edward \. Madden, Jr,

Edward, Jr., the four year old son of MT. and Mrs. Edward A. Madden of 226 Fairview street, died sudden ly last evening of pneum onia at the family home. He leaves three sisters. Frances, Eleanor and Mar garet Madden of this city.
 Before her marriage Mrs. Madden was Miss Frances Thompson of this city. The funeral will be held at the homo of the boys grandparents, Mir. and Mrs. James Madden of 56 Winthrop street tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. Interment will be In St. Marys cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
M. C. COtter's Estate
 InyentOried at S9. .i01

The estate of the late Michael C. Cotter has been appraised at s9,- 401.63, according to an inventory filed today in probate court. John r. Cotter has been appointed admin istrator. The estate consists of the following items: deposit, Meriden Savings bank. S1,500; deposit, City Savings Bank of Meriden, s601.39; deposit, New Britain Savings bank. S1,S64.7S; deposit, Commercial Trust company, s1,222.S5: deposit. Burritt Savings bank. S4,112.61; two $50 Liberty bonds. sl00.50.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
WRIT OF REPLEVIN ISSUED

A writ of replevin has been issued against Vivian O'Connor in the inter- est of w. Fred Mclean of Long Is- land City who seeks the return of a show case valued at S2S0. The at tachment was for S359 and papers were served by Constable Frank Clynes. The writ is returnable in the city court the first Monday of March and Donald Gaffney repre- sents the plaintiff.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
Man Sought by Wife Is
 Trapped by Telegram

Trapped by a telegram and let ter sent him by his wife on advice of Detective Sergeant W. P. McCue, William Gutz of this city is under arrest in Clarksburg, West Virginia, on the charge of non-support. On learning his whereabouts, Mrs. Gutz notified Sergeant McCue. who had her communicate with him, and then the sergeant telegraphed the chief of police in Clarksburg to be on the lookout. The arrest fol- lowed, the Clarksburg police having no difficulty picking out their man on the description given by Sergeant McCue.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-24
BELVIDERE RESIDENTS
 TO BUY FIREMEN RADIO
Deputy Sheriff Horwitz Collecting Fund to Install Set at New
 Fire Station.

A collection is being taken in the Belvidere section by Deputy Sheriff Martin H. Horwitz to provide q radio set for the new No. I fire station on Stanley street. MT. Hor
 witz Is calling on residents and he reports that he has met with con- siderable success, but that he will need many contributions in order to provide the type of set planned.