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The Washington times., 1927-03-25
d. G. Utility Chief Will
Get So Rebate on Gas

Public Utilities Commissioners
John w. Childress has an So re-
bate coming from the Washington
Gas Light Company because it has
been found that the two gas meters.
in his home are Inaccurate.
One of the meters has been
charging him 9 per cent too much
and the other IL per cent. Accord
ing to law the gas company rebates
for three months when fast"
meters are discovered.
The Washington times., 1927-03-25
$4,000 Damages Asked
Rv Mrs. /. M. HelIyer

For an alleged false arrest, Mrs.
Ida M. Hellyer, 623 Morton Pl.,
N. E., yesterday filed suit for
$50, 900 damages against Samuel
and Ida Davis, of SIS Morton Pr,
N. E..
Through Attorney Milton r. Bar
rett. the plaintiff says that the
defendants unjustly caused her ar
rest on charge of making threats
on August 16. 1926, and failed to
prove the charge in police court. :.
The Washington times., 1927-03-25

a dangerous weapon when arraigned
today before Justice Hitz in Grim
inal Division No. 2.
Phynes also pleaded guilty to 4
charges of HOUSEKEEPING and lar
ceny in stores and private homes.
He was remanded for sentence.
The Washington times., 1927-03-25
Perry Pleads Guilty
To WOunding Policeman

Phynes Perry, colored, who shot
Policeman Zeno r. Wright In the
arm when the officer placed him
under arrest February 10, as a
suspect in the felonious attack on
Mrs. Daisy yelling, In the Capitol
grounds, pleaded guilty to an in
dictment charging an assault with
The Washington times., 1927-03-25
sngARn.tegE gn8
~ Gill PRICE cs= g. - - -.
: Gill Pr ICE


"Me and nay wife have never
had any words, declared an old
man the other day.
'sWell, that's remarkable said
his listener.
"Yes," continued the old man,
Il jes let her have ''em all"
UNCLE zEKE.
"A writer IN Golfers says
that Of 1900 prominent men
IN the United States i 900
are ministers sons. Hall of
the notable men of EnglG1,d
are minister's sons. N01U,
what's that you haze said
about ministers sons being
worthless, as a rule?
T.R. s..
+e -
Poor little JiIl trudged up the hiII
Afeeling mad and out Of whack.
She'd gone riding with fresh sIeik
And 80 she had to walk back. 4
KATYDID.
The Washington times., 1927-03-25
WHO'S MOONEY VOW?

The COW jumped over the moon,
Landing just where they don't say;
But as she was jumping way up there
She seems to have left the milky
way.
And the dog sits down and hOwls and
bowls
At the face Of the man in the moon,
while poor prunes who are much In
love
Proceed to look at It and spoon.
GENEVIEVE.
The Washington times., 1927-03-25
KEEPING LEMT

The acme Of philanthropy was Miss
Charity Wise,
Who really seemed an Angel IN dis
guiee. ~
IN the air she carried no exalted head,
But her arms were laden with loaves
Of bread.
She was the cyn0sure Of all eyes,
And filled her compeeFs with mute
surprise.
Ever on missions OF true mercy bent,
She loaned herself % the needy 'sS
while slle was keeping Lent"
II. SMITH.
The Washington times., 1927-03-25

THIS LETTER is one of several threatening anony-
nous missves received by Frederick l. Flynn attorney
for Louis Boersg who is to be tried for the Rdgeway
atrocity Alexandria. Mrs Ridgeway was dubbed
and her two little girls fatally beaten.
The Washington times., 1927-03-25
A STUPID TRICK

'What do you think of q fel-
low who waits until midnight to
go riding?"
s'Pretty dumb. Say, who did
such a stupid trick?''
''PauI Revere, Of counsel"
Thomas R. Katt, Of Idaho, n
years old, married recently for
the fifth time. That makes him
the cats pajamas.
The Washington times., 1927-03-25

Minnie Dryer is reported liv-
ing in Carrick, Pa, while Helen
Snow resides in Brooklyn, N. Y.
A HYMN OF HATE
a thingI hate like sin
Is Bill Prices office goat.
EveTy time he eats mn c0mtribs
4 tctsh that he 4OouLd choke.
JUMBO JAKE,
The Washington times., 1927-03-25
FORD LITERATURE

A Danville,. Va. cop has been
making an inventory Of signs on
Ford cars and gives this partial
list:
Beauty Is Only Tin Deep"
skiing Tut's Chariot"
Chicken, Here's Your Coop"
pass Me Slowly; I'm a Nery-
Gus Wreck"
Don't Worry. Big Boy; She's
Bought and Paid For"
Don't Laugh: You May Be Old
Yourself Some Day"
Don't Laugh, Girls; How Would
You Look Without Paint"
New Britain herald., 1927-04-26
ISRAEL P0UzzNER, 67,
 EXPIRES IN HARIfO ORD
Hartford Ave. Merchant Local Resident for
 35 Years

Israel rOuzan"r, 61 ye5rs old, ot 4-S Church street, q resident ol this city for 36 years, during which time he was q merchant OH Hartford avenue, died at 6:45 o'clock this morning at a Hartford hospital after q short illness.
 He was born in Russia anu came to this country and settled in this city. He opened q store ahd special iaed in hardware and crockcry. His personality won him many friends and he was q successful merchant when a young man.
 He was member oE several Jew sn fraterniiles. Surviving him are two daughters, Mrs. Morris D. SaN", wife of Attorney SaNe, and Mrs. samuel Camper. wifi" Of eN-Nayor Campncr of New Haven; two sons, Daniel Pouzzner. assistant prosecut- ing attorney ot New Haven, and Morris Pouzzncr Of Brook!lnH, Mass.
 The funeral will take place tonor- row afternoon with burial in Beth Alom cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-26
EXAMINERS PRESENT
 BILLS FOR SERVICES
Men Who Conduct Elec- trical Tests Want 5
 Per Session

For a third time within a year, the City's electrical examining com mittce faces disruption unless the building commission finds ways and means Of paying two Of the three examiners s for each sitting. the payments to be mad" retroactive to the time O. their appointment.
 John Nj. McFarlane and William F.. Wilson. state trade school in suuctors and members of the board for every session presided over by them. MCFarlane, who has been a member the longer of the two has billed the city for $40 and Wilson, for three sessions attended, has sub mittcd Il bill of Sl5. Both bills were presented last night to the building commission. Commissioner William R. Fem declared the action 10 be pretty raw" and the demand too high. lt was decided not to pay the the table pending study Of the city lcgal and financial ability to pay.
 The examining committee al though less than 8 year in exist encc has had d stormy career. Shortly after it's institution the first shakc-up came with McFarlane be- ing add d in place of the electrical inspector Shortly thereafter the second change came and the inspcc- tor was returned to the board. to- gothcr with Wilson. Commissioner T. w. Hinchliffc and ex-Commis- sioner J. r. Barry rcsigning.
 Neither McFarlane nor Wilson could be reached today but it is understood that they will not serve unless com DCnSatpu
New Britain herald., 1927-04-26
VOLUNTEER WORKERS STILL FIGHT
 DEATH BY ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION
Little Hope is Held Out Today For Recovery of
 Paralyzcd Virginia Youth

Roanoke, Va. April 2G.--bP'- Death hovered close today to Wal ter L. Boothe, eighteen year old farmer boy. who since Thursday noon has lain paralyZcd in hoSpi- tai here while q handful of friends have kept him alive by artificial respiration.
 Although his arms, legs and lungs were deadened by a strange malady, a sinister fate decrees that hiS mental faculties remain alert and active so that he is constantly aware of the horrors of slowly dying.
 The boy. however. has betrayed no sign of fear and no surrender to despair. Instinctivcly he senses de- feat but his spirit has not wavered and carly today he was still strug- sling with remarkable gamencss,
 Air is literally pumped into his lungs by the tireiess arms of his
New Britain herald., 1927-04-26
SEVERAL AMERICAN
 SAILORS WOUNDED
One May Die as Result Of
 Chinese Attack
MISSIONARY IS RELEASED
Woman Freed by Bapdit>-2. .OO0 Chinese Killed in Battle at Pukow -ScCODd Five Power Note Report ed Ready to Send.
By .he Associated Press.

By .He Associated Press Attacks on American and other foreign warships by Chimes" forces along both sides Of the langtse river coutinuc-
 several American sailors were wounded, one perhaps fatally, when the auxiliary vessel Penguin was struck Monday night by small arms and artillery fire from the south bank. held by the Cantonese, near hlangyln. The Penguin replied with Glot larger guns.
 Another American Warship, the destroyer Paul Jones, and a steamer under convoy or the destroyer John D. Ford, were attacked from the north bank along the same stretch of the river.
 Americans and Britishers, he lat ter including a naval c}plain, are reported 10 have been stopped a rife point at Wur1L an upriver Yangtse port held by the Cantonese, and prevented from landing except singly and at considerable intervals
 situation Improved.
 The situation as regards foreign CTS in Shanghai and Haukow, how ,>er. is characterized IS improved. Tokyo dispatches say a cruiser and seven destroyers are to 3a withdrawn from Shanghai in tn" near future.
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New Britain herald., 1927-04-26

noighbors, who toll In shifts, two at q time. al his bedside. Since Thurs day they have laborcd but ycstcr- day realization came to them that tn" battle was q losing one. Never theloss. they dare not stop, for ten seconds cessation would mean death.
 To and fro the arms of the youth are kept swinging. He has been steadily motionlrss except for the arms that provide leverage to push and pull air in and out of his strick- cn lungs.
 Late last night Boothes heart be- gan 10 show symptoms Of giving out and he grew perceptibly weaker. Physicians said his pulse was be- coming more irregular and that he was occasionally calling for more air. The physicians were of the opinion that death was close at hand,
New Britain herald., 1927-04-26
Wooster Native Of His City;
 Father 7own Clerk 7wo Fears
Duncan Shaw of P. X F. Corbin Office Affected by Death of Lieut.. Com. Davis, Buddy in War.

Lieut.. Stanton W Wooster who, with Lieut.. Com. Noel Davis, was killed when the airplane American Legion" crashed in Virginia today, was born in New Britain. April 1, 1925. but left this city with his par ents when he was q small boy. He was educated in tho primary schools of New Haven, graduating from New Haven High school in 1911. In the fall of that year he entered Shcf- field Scientific school of Yale untvcr- sity where he was a student until the close ot the 1913 school year In 1917 he was commissioned at An napolis Naval academy and entered active naval service. Following the war he enrolled in Massachusetts h. stitute of Technology while still in the naval service and was graduated with the degree of master of tech nology in 1922. Throughout the preparations for the Paris flight, Wooster had been constant com panion and associate Of Noel Davis.
 He was the son of the late Eollin (. Wooster. former town clerk of New Britain, who will be remember ed by many of the older residents of the city. The elder Wooster serv- ed in the office of town clerk in 1892 and 1893. Subsequently he moved to New Haven where. after some years of preparation, he be came Methodist minister. ROllin C. Wooster died in 1917. Lieut.. Woostor's mother, the former Miss May Hall. died July .. 1926.
 Armand Bates Of 222 Cornwall
 ICo-.inra1 'c, popo 1SA
New Britain herald., 1927-04-26
FINES TOTAL S400 IN BUILDING LAW CASE
Raphael Found Guilty of Failure to Make
 Repairs

Found guilty on two counts Of tive to the power of the building inspector 10 order repairs and al terations made 10 buildings. Louis k. Raphael, owner of extensive realty in this city and prominent in mercantile circles. was fined S2HO and costs on each count by Judge W. C. Huugerford in police court to- day. In consideration of a plea of nolO Contcnlcro on two counts, Prosecuting Attorney J. C. Woods entered a nollc on four other counts.
 The hearing was the outgroWth Of q controversy between Raphael and the building department of several months duration. Inspector A \. Rutherford having ordered Ra- phacl to make certain alterations to buildings at 2>4 and 294 Main street. and number or conferences and inspections having taken place be- fore the warrant waa issued for Raphael's arrest last week. There were three counts charged with re- lation to each building and when Raphael was put 10 plea last week, he pleaded not Euiltv and was rop- resented by Judge William r. Man gan and Attorney Israel Nair.
 After the plea w2s changed and the four counts nolled today 1n- spector Rutherford took the witness stand and produced photographs Of thc buildings in question. He said he had ordered Raphael 10 make immediate repairs to the north wall of the building at 2Sf Main street. where the Hudson Lunch is located. and had also ordered the removal of the rear end Of the other building. where the New
New Britain herald., 1927-04-26
CHINANEN ON TRIAL

Hartford. April 26 tPl-Thc trial of Chin Lung and 500 Hoo Wing, charged with murder in the first degree in having shot to death ong Cling Hem. Manchester laundryman on March 24. got under way in the superior court today. with Judge Newell Jennings presiding. Late this afternoon but two jurors had been chosen.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-26
MrSS1TcS of sympathy,

Mitchel Field, N. T., April c6 Up --Deep sorrow over the deaths of Commander Noel Davis and Lieu tenant Wooster was expressed here today by Clarence D. Chamherlin and Bert Acosta prospective pilots of the Hpllanca monoplane which is to try a New York Paris flight soon.
 When told of the accident. I've. with Giuseppe Bellanca. builder of
New Britain herald., 1927-04-26
DAVIS HAD CAREER
 MARKED BY VALOR
Also Was Especially Brilliant as
 Naval Expert
LAID MINES IN NORTH SEA
Instrumental in Bottling German Navy During War-RCgardcd aS Expert Ilicr-Pcrsonally selected Wooster as Aid.

New York. April 96.-E'-The death Of Commander Noel Davis in Virginia today marked the second tragedy in the proposed New York to-Paris nonstop flight. The first effort ended last fall when Captain Rene Foncll's giant plane was burn ed at Roosevelt field a moment aft er he had taken off for Paris, caus- ing the deaths of Charles W. Clavier. the radio operator, and Jacob Islamoff. the mechanic. The famous French ace escaped injury.
 T. wds coincidence that Com mander Davis was an entrant for the flight last fall. but he cancelled his plans.
 A Brilliant student
 Commander Davis had an un- usual and brilliant record in the navy. He was raised on the plains of Utah and in his early school days evidenced a pcnChant for mathe- matics and the navy, with the result that friends induced him 10 enter the naval academy at Annapolis. He did so and was graduated with high honors, having been number one in the class of 1914. He was regimenial commander Of the midshipmen at Annapolis
 Remarkable War Record
 From the beginning Of his naval career he showed remarkable apti- tuie for general naval duties. espe- Cially in ordnance and gunnery. He had on many occasions been singled out for special duties calling for special naval knowledge.
 During the World war Davis was on the staff of Rear Admiral Joseph strauss and was one of his principal assistants in laying the mine bar rage across the North sea, one of the outstanding feats Of the World war.
 When the war ended he took the mines up again and was blown up In the process, washed overheard and nearly lost his life.
 He later resigned from the navy. tAA lttNll tlIktit' llit iltI NdI ,th 4tt l'Ii school at Pensacola. and on his graduation had so mastered the technique or aerodynam.Cs that he was able to write number Of books on the subject which are used by navy pilots. Later lie took charge of the naval reserve hold at SquJntom, Mass, and was selected by the navy department to take charge ot all naval reserve flying.
 | Planned Ocean Flight. l Last Marsh the commander an nounccd that he would hop oll from : Mtchel Field early in June in an |@ll-Amcrican plane. engines and crew, in an attempt to capture the ! $25.0o0 prize oncred by Raymond ! Orleig, New York hotelman. for a nonstop flight from New York to l Paris.
 l Another entrant for the trans | Atlontic flight figured in an airpiane accident at Hasbroucll Heights, x. J.. on April l6--commander Richard F., 1 Byrd. the first man to ,ly over the North Pole, when his monoplanc, America" turned over. injuriug the commander. Floyd Bennett. bis pilot, and George Q. Neville, radio man. Byrd. Bennett and Neville we're taken to hospitals. The plane was rot badly damaged. however. and the repairs are now being made on 1t preparatory to the flight.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-26
Widow First Told Burglar Story, Then Admitted Mur-
 der, He Asserts
SAYS GRAY ALSO SAID
 SHE BEAT HER HUSBAND
| scd Window Weight When stricken Man Attempted to Battle With Gray Ex-PoliCc Commissioner Also Says Gray Told Him Mrs. snyder Had Tried Several Times to Kill Her Husband

Queens County Courthouse, New York. April 26 LP'-Georgc V. Me Laughlin, former New York city po- lice commissioner. testified in the Snyder murder trial today. to a con- vsrsaton he had with Mrs. Ruth snyder as she lay in bed the day her husband was killed.
 Told Burglar story
 Mir Mclaughlin said she told him Of returning from the card party Of being seized by man with q black moustache and of fainting.
 Did she know her husband was dead at that time"
 "petectives told me she did not. | informed her of the fact, She wept q few tears and then continued to answer questions.
 "icu saw her later at a police st1tion?''
 Yes.
 she still told the same story??"
 Yes.
 MT. Mclaughlin said Mrs. Snyder first said she had been overcome by "a burglar but later told him ot trouble she had had with her hus- band.
 She told him that her husband had not shown any affection for her for the last nine or ten years. She said also that she had remained away from him all night and that her husband had objected.
 Wanted to Confess
 Later, with handkerchief 10 her eyes, she stated, he said, that she had not been telling the truth and wanted to confess.
 When I handed her slip on which was written the name of Gray,' he said. she said That Is the man. Has he confessed ."
 She then tod him. Mr. McLaugh-
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New Britain herald., 1927-04-26
5, l. HINCHLIFFE
 CLAIMED BY DEATH
Long Active in Sports, Politics and Business
SERVED ON HEALTH BOARD
Main Street Jinsmith Had Been Ac- tive Democrat Since Coming to New Britain 3S Years Ago-Icayes Large Family.

samuel L. Hlnchlifte. 6t years old, q member Of the board of health during the administration ot .x- Mayor Orson r. Curtis, one of the most active members of the demo- cratic party, member of the party's town committee for years, and tin smith in business in this city for the past 21 years, died at 4;l5 o'clock this morning at his home, 1So Cherry street, after a months illness.
 His passing will take from the city one of its most cnt husiastic all around sport fans. He was base ball player until age forced him to confine his activities to that Of royal rooter and student of the game. He was considered one of New Brit aims first high school football root CTS and was a regular attendant at most of the games, especially the Hartford Britain classic.
 In his younger days he was a star player with many of the somi-pro- feSsional and amateur teams in this city. He later managed the second ward team in the old ward league and was i'll charge during the time it existed.
 Native of Fall River. Mass.
 Born in Fall River, Mass, on June -, 1862, he learned his trade there and moved to this city about &S years ago. He entered the em- ploy of r. (. Weiant Co. and stay "d with that concern until ho went into business for himself in th" old Williams block on Arch street. about 25 years ago. He later moved to a place in Boyle's build ing and stayed there for Is years. For the past seven years he had been located in his present quar- tors at 50 Main street.
 Every election day would find sam Hinchlife out early work ing for the success Of his party. II" confined most of his activities 10 his own ward, thc sv, end, where tho republican party always lad a large ma jority. His loyalty 10 his party was rewarded on several oc- casions when he was named as del gate to state and county con ren'ions. Mayor Gardner C. Weld named him as a member of the Thomas Lynych memorial commit tee in honor of the ex- x-presldent of the National League.
 His passing will take from the city the last Of picturesque quartet that used to gather at IIinchlffc's store for chats and friendly argu- m"nts on the affairs of the day in cluding baseball and sports. The three others We're the late William Corbin. Attorney William F. Delaney and Charles Beach.
 Survived By Large Family
 Mir and Mrs. Hincliffc celebrated the filth anniversary Of their we'd ding on April ,. Besides his wife. Mrs. Elan Iiinchliife, he leaves a daughter. Mrs. Nj. F. Miles: five sons, William $. Hinchlifie. Thomas ". Hinclitfe. Lawrence F. Hinch-
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New Britain herald., 1927-04-26
Tragedy Occurs Near Messick, Va., Where Giant Machine Was Maneuvering in Air With l7,00O Pound Load.
Information Is That Craft Fell in Several Feet of Water.
KILLED BY GAS FUMES

KILLED BY GAS FJNFS
 New York. April c6 -Com. mander Noel Davis and Lieut.. S. ii. Wooster were sui,oCated by gasoline fumes an not killed hy injuries due to the crash of their plane. Richard R. Blythe, of the keystone Aircraft cor poration. makers of the plane, told the Associated Press this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-26

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Seward daily gateway., 1927-08-10

Young ladies fall and winter coats just received on this boat Urbach's.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-08-10
AN OLD RECEIPT

Chase wild bullfrogs for three miles and gather up the hops. To them add ten gallons of tan bark, half a pint of shellac and one bar of home made soap.
 Boil 36 hours, then strain through an I. w. w. sock to keep it from working. Add one grasshopper to each pint to give it kick. Pour a little into the kitchen sink. If it takes the enamel off it is ready for bottling. Cry this one when you get home)
Seward daily gateway., 1927-08-10
MUSICAL BUGS, FROGS
 MAY ENTERTAIN TOKYO

TOKYO, Aug. 10. (P)-The music of chirping insects and singing frogs, which enraptures the Japanese every spring and summer, is to be made big feature of the new Meiji Shrine Park each year, under plans of the National Young Mems Association.
 The program is to capture tens of thousands of crickets, grasshoppers and other insects, including singing frogs, and release them in the park for the edification of the thousands of Tokyo dwellers who gather there.
 Peddlers throughout Japan sell the musical insects in small cages, the prices ranging from 50 sen to 50 yen 1 (about 25 cents to s25).
Seward daily gateway., 1927-08-10
lADybUC FARMS ARE
 COLORADO ,PR0JECTs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Aug, ,(H1- Farmers of the future may receive market quotations reading, Hippo damia convergens, $5 quart II plans for the starting of a lady bug farm near here are carried out.
 Since the near plague of lady bugs in July, 1922, when bushel after bush ell of the harmless insects were taken off trees in the Pike national forest, the research department of the servlce has found this region suited to the raising of the insects. To orchadlsts, melon and onion growers the bugs are of great worth, as they eat the larvae and worms that destroy these crops.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-08-10
BUY ADR|FT FUR THREE.
 DAYS |s RESCUED

APIA, Semioa, Aug. 10, (P)-Much as small boy slips away with a circus, Sivanu, a 13 year old native lad. left the Island of Upolu with a mission conference few years ago. Recently he was blown back home in storm which caught his small boat and carried him out to sea, while he was attempting trip of a mile between villages He was adrift three days and nights without food and much of the time terrified by savage looking sharks.