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New Britain herald., 1927-08-27

able to establish records to meet the legal requirements.
 Dorothea l.. Dix, who served without pay, headed the govern ment nurses, under an appoint ment which made her Superin- tendent of Female Nurses. Many young and eager volunteers were rejected by her. but they found place in the volunteer ranks. These included Clara Harlowe Bar ton, who later was to organize the American Red Cross, and Amelia Barlow.
 The Confederacy acclaimed Ella k. Newsom, wealthy and beautiful widow who spent a fortune in her work, as "Dixies Florence Night ingale."
 The thinning ranks include some ike Mrs. Wade Mcclellan, whose name does not appear In the pension records. She bore her first child at Gettysburg. Pa, dur ing the battle there. A month later she entered the service of the Union as nurse on the battle fields. Later she went to Emery Hospital at Washington to serve. Now, at S6, she lives in Carroll. Iowa, where she is active in the Woman's Relief Corps.
 Of those on the pension roll,
New Britain herald., 1927-08-27

kings antechamber plot untold vil- lainy-and through it runs the glort- ous story of the love of Annia Laurie and Ian MacDonald-a love that changed the course of history. cen- turies ago. and unified the Scottish nation.
 Norman Kerry Is seen as the hero of the romantic spectacle: a fighting romanticist. Hobart Bosworth Is the grim Wolf of Glencoe" the i'm placable old chief of the men of Glencoe. It will also be shown twice on Sunday night at $50 and s:30 and on Monday and Tuesday.
 Other films include the Capitol News Fables, Big Boy In a comedy Kid Ticks" and a new organlogue will be featured by W. s. Jeffs at the golden voiced organ.
 Beginning Wednesday double feature show will be offered. One attraction being Jackie Coogan in "The Bugle Call" and the other Winchell Smiths comedy drama Going Crooked" with Bessie Love.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-27
HARTF0RDLEADSIN DRUNKEN DRIVERS
No Increase in This City Over
 1926 SiX.Month Period

Hartford, Aug. 27.-Drunken driv- ing on Connecticut highways Is about 80 per cent more frequent this year than last, according to the number of operators licenses sus- pended for this offense by the state motor vehicle department. During the first six months of 1926 there were ASA suspensions because of in- toxication while driving. 1nShe cor responding period this year there were 599 for the same cause, an in- cease of 135.
 While the cases are widely spread among the towns of the state. nearly one-third of all the suspensions con- cern drivers in IT cities. The same cities account for almost one fifth. or about 19 per cent of the increase in violations.
 Hartford drivers lead the list among the cities during the periods in both years. and provided the greatest numerical increase this Year. In 1926. there were s2 Hart lOIu opeIdlOiS Suopelluco uuIIIl6 tio first six months and this year 7S, an increase of 26.
 Suspensions in 12 cities increased this year over last Three cities had fewer cases, and suspensions in two cities numbered the same as a year ago.
 Suspensions In 1T cities during the first six months Of both years be- cause of drunken driving numbered as follows, with the 1926 figures first:
 Ansonia. o-4: Bridgeport, 2s-2s; Bristol, 4-12: Danbury. 2-4; Hart ford. 52-7S: Meriden. "A: Middle town, 1-12: New Britain, 23-25; New Haven. 32-42: New London. S-1o; Norwalk. 3-1: Norwich, 6-3; Stam. ford. 7-20; Torrington. o-4; Water /, bury. 15-16; Winsted. 1-5; Willi- mantle, 2-2.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-27
NEW HAVEN ROAD
 REPORTS INCREASE
S200,000 Over That for Same
 Month Last Year

New Haven, Aug. 27-The net in- come of the New Haven road for July shows an increase of more than s200,Oo0 over that for the same month in 1926. but the net income for the first seven months of this year is still more than half mil lion under the net income for the corresponding period in 1926, ac- cording to a report made public.
 The net income for July. 1927. was s957,s47. an increase of $2OO.- 962. The gross income was S2.727.- O94. Of this sum, $449,547 was incorporating income and $2,2T'- 546 was net operating income. The deductions from the gross income amounted to s1,7G9.757.
 For the seven months period, the net income was s3,573, 529, a de- crease of s517,150 from the first seven months of 1926. The gross income was s15,S95,S3o. Of this sum, S3,4O4,964 represents non-oper- ating income and SIP, 2,490,366 operat- ing income. The deductions from the ETOSS llltOlliC WeiS SA.'o- A' All items here except the non-oper- atinc income showed decreases from 1926, that in the net income being more than $l,U0O,00V.
 The total operating revenues for the month of July this year were Sll7l3,37O, a decrease of S52S,SS5 from July, 1926. The decrease in total operating expenses was greater however, the total of $S,251,O72 be- ing sSl4,6lS below the figure tor 1926.
 The principal items in operating revenues for July. 1927. were freight, SG,lC3,l00: passenger. S4,45l,lo4; mail, S1S1,057, and express, s2sS'- 994, All showed decreases except the mail account. Freight dropped ssO5,546 and passenger s9l,SOS.
 The principal operating expenses for July, 1927. were maintenance % way and structures, s1,675,5o2; maintenance of equipment, s2,loo.- 9l1. and transportation, S3.S20,926. All the expense items were lower than for July. 1926. Equipment maintenance expense alone dropped S519,5SS.
 Net revenues from railway opera tions was S3,462,29S, which, with s5oS,O4o deducted for railway tax accruals and s916 for uncollectlble revenue, left s2,95S,342 as operating income. Equipment rents of $2sS.- U7S and joint facility rent of sS92,- 72s further deducted leave the net operating income.
 The total operating revenues TOT the seven months period were S79,-
New Britain herald., 1927-08-27

Many Civil before recognized still while others live in the pages of American history
  L
  living Cornelia
New Britain herald., 1927-08-27

probably the most widely known, judging from available records. is Cornelia Hancock, now of Atlantic | City. She was trained at Phila- delphia and ministered to the wounded at the front during the long campaign of the Army of the Potomac in 1S64-65.
 Others on the roll and the states in which they reside include:
 Illinois: Clarissa Crossman. Julia Mccarthy. Irene D. Cook of Chi cago: Addie Emery of Pontiac: Eliza Pyle of Norris City: Kate Mclaughlin of Quincy; Mary c. Upton of Vera.
 Pennsylvania: Mary Ann Ad ans, of Reading; Marie Louise Topping of Pittsburgh.
 Rhode Island: Mary Ann Atkin- son of Newport.
 Massachusetts: Ada A. Brew ster of Kingston.
 Maryland: Amelia c. Blodgett, Rosina Johnson. Frances A. Naille of Baltimore.
 Ohio: Hattie Brubaker of St. Paris.
 California: Helen NJ. Burnell of San Diego; Margaret Hayes, Lydia A. Patch and Ellen N. Sheldon of Los Angeles.
 Indiana: Mary Brady of Indian apolis: Sister M. de Sales and Sis ter M. Paula of Notre Dame; Mary [. Miller of Logansport
 Wisconsin: Helen B. Cole of Sheboygan Falls.
 Maine: Emily W. Dana of Port land.
 District of Columbia: Lucretia Davis of Takoma Park; Maria Page. New York: Maria Eldred of Canton. West Virginia: Jane Farrelly of Wheeling.
 Louisiana: Gerantine Hayes of New Orleans; Amanda Wright Of Lake Providence.
 Oklahoma: Sarah E. 1ngraham of Apache.
 Wyoming: Sylvia Housiaux of Douglas.
 Alabama: Eliza Jones of Hunts vile.
 Florida: Jennie NJ. Kennedy of Bagdad.
 Kansas: Mary McCray, Mamie c. Martin, Caledonia Vaughn Of
New Britain herald., 1927-08-27
CLUbW0MEN MOTOR
 VETS ID CLINICS
Belmont Women's Club One Of
 Most Active

Danbury. Conn.,. Aug. 27 P>-The motor transportation to and from hospital clinics is being given to sick and crippled veterans of the World War, who cannot afford to pay for such service, by the Wom- ans club of Belmont, Massachu- sets. This Is one of the most active New England units of the General Federation of Women's clubs.
 Less than a year ago the Volun- teer Motor Corps was organized by the philanthropy committee Of the club, working in conjunction with the Metropolitan Chapter of the American Red Cross. Two drivers filled the needs at first, but now total of 23 women. including ann bulance drivers and attendants are needed. The service of these wom- en is used every day by the Red Cross. On Labor Day, Armistice Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas extra workers are added.
 All of the hospitals and charitable institutions of Boston and Greater Boston have the privilege of calling upon the corps at any time. In turn the club calls to service its members and other persons who are willing to lend their cars for such use.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-27

Washington, Aug. 27. P>-Nurses who served in the Civil War. like the heroes to whom they minis tered. are growing fewer as the conflict fades into history.
 Of 1000 nurses who served with the Union forces government rec ords disclose the names of but 46 survivors. The list is admittedly incomplete. for it includes only those drawing pensions for their service. In Civil War times army records were kept less carefully than today. Many who served were not mentioned, or were listed only by first names which came to the attention of record keepers through some outstanding act of mercy or heroism.
 Nursing was not yet profession In the sixties. It was the need disclosed by the war rather, which brought about the establishment of the first schools for training nurses. A great deal of the burden had 10 be borne by the Catholic sister hoods. Hurriedly trained volun- teers were also recruited.
 Many of these had independent needs, others who felt the need of pensions in later years were un-
New Britain herald., 1927-08-27

Bob Custer in his latest relGa8os ''The Cactus TrailA" The story maintains high level of all of Gus ter's recent productions. with an un~ usual theme in its handling of com- ing of oil wells into cattle country. and swift moving story of banditry, romance and the efforts of deputy sheriff to clean up gambling in the wide open oil town. Custer gives a splendid performance in the role of the peace officer. and has an excellent leading lady in Marjorie Zier. with a capable sup- porting cast.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-27
AT THE PALACE

What Every Girl Should Know" which comes to the Palace theater tomorrow, is the story of three orphans-Dave Sullivan. who is a truck driver; Mamie. his plucky sister, and their small brother, Bob parts played respectively by Carol Nye, Patsy Ruth Miller and Mickey McBan
 The second attraction will offer
New Britain herald., 1927-08-27

Topeka. Maria MAMoran of SaIina.
 Kentucky: Bridget Murphy of Ashland.
 Michigan: Rena L. Miner of St. Charles.
 Mississippi Rose Russell of Nicksburg.
 Missouri: Catherine Thomas of St. Louis; Mary NJ. Watson of Lamar.
 New Jersey: Lizzie Walcott of Rutherford.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-27

The Prince of Wales and his younger brother. Prince George. hold best dancers in the royal family. ThTe Duke of York excels at tennis, while Prince Henr yis easily the best cricketer.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
BRENNAN FOR SMITH
National Committeeman Says Illinoi, Democrats Will Support New York Governor For Presidency.

Chicago. Sept 27 tP, - George Brennan. democratic national com. mitt""man. said yesterday that Hi nols democrats want Governor Alfred smith of New York as their presi- dental candidate
 Mr. Brennan also declared he was confident that Governor smiths name would be on the Illinois pri mary ballots and that he would ul- timately win the democratic nomina- ton.
 Hundreds Of republicans have told me that We democrats must nominate smith," he continued.
 smith is solid and substantial and iS In equal favor with conserva tive business people and labor leaders. Many of the national committeeman pt western states have said their dcio2a'ions will be for Smith. The south delegations may not be for Al on the first ballot but when the time comes they will join in making hlS nomination unanimous"
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
ENY0Y'S FUNERAL HELD
Impressive Nrll ices Narl, Germany $ Last Tribute to Noted Diplomat IntcrmCnt in Mothers Lot.

Nollrathcruho, Mccklcnburg. Ger |any, Sept. 2T tP}-Thc funeral Of Baron Ago Non Maltzan. German ambassador 10 the United States who was killed in an airplanc accident last week. was held here today.
 Wr"aths rom President Coolidge and Secretary Oi state Kellogg Were placed upon the late ambassadors $ grave by Jacob Gould Schurman. the American ambassador to Germany, who attended the funeral with Mrs Schurman.
 With simpl" touching ccre- moniaL the caSh"t was borne through Gross I.uckoW castle grounds to the haron's last resting place beside his mother on a nearby pineclad hill.
 The small company of mourn"rS included members Of tine family, the most intimate friends and old re- taners while a restricted delegation of departmental chiefs Of the forti"n oitic" represented President Non Hindtnhurg and Foreign Minister Str"S"mann in the lattrrs abscnC" at Geneva.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
Open Night at Boys Club
 Planned by Auxiliary

X open night at the Boys club is the first event being planned by the Ladies' Auxiliary Of the club, which held it's first meeting yestcr- day afternoon. Plans for open nights have in the past met with failure for various reasons, but this year the auxiliary is determined 10 put across it's project The general public will be invited 10 go through the club on that evening, when all departments will be in operation on regular schedule.
 A Halloween party will be the next event of the busy season mapped out by the auxiliary, and Miss Cora Bealc has been placed in charge of refreshments. Another minstrel show will be staged on Mo- Nember 8. The annual Christmas party will be repeated. and Mrs. F.. |. Warren will be in charge of hay Ing the gift stockings made.
 The auxiliary is now conducting a quiet drive for active and sustaining members. Mrs. W. F. Parker is chairman of the committee.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
HOLDS DRY CLAUSE INVALID
Omaha IrdcrGl Judge Refuses to Issue Injunction On Broticggcr Brought Before His Court.

Omaha, Noh, Sept. 27 CP,-Thc section ot the national prohibition law which permits a court 10 issue a personal Injunction and to conGnc a man in tail without q jury trial if that injunction IS violated. was de . cjarrd unconstitutional in a ruling handed down here yesterday hy Fed = "ral JUdg" J. W. WoOdrouEh. Th" ruling was made on the case of Fred tunniugham, who lives near SCottshluff, N"b. The district attor- noy had asked in" court to restrain Cunningham by injunction from bootlcgginC In refusing to do this, tn" iudgo declared that Section 23 Of the prohibition law is unConstitu- tiOUal.
 '1he bill in equity, though it is based upon a section Of an act Of congress" said the court, "Calls upon tho NIdg" 10 do that thing which the constitution of these United States foibids that any judge shall ever do: 10 try q person for crime and de privc him Of his liberty without iurv."
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
ALLOWED HEARING
nher the La" Jack Dempsey Ma, Demand That Illinois Solone Listen to Arguments.

Chicago. Sept - LP,-Jack D,mp- $"y. under the law. is guaranteed il hearing by the Illinois boxing com mission if ho desires to protest rhr decision which gave Tunncv last Thursday nights fight, Paul Prehn, q member of the commission said to- day.
 John C. Righcimcr, commission chairman, continued today 10 regard the fight decision a closed issue. The rlImpus being raised over it he described as efforts 10 "ballyhoo" Il third championship fight between Iuun"y and Dempsey,
 Joe Benjamin, Pacific coast light weight, and long personal friend oi Dempsey. blamed Flynn For Dcmp- s"y's defeat. Jack was one week oNer'rained Benjamin said and should have been sent ont to win the. first thre" rounds as he had been in other fights.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
HARVARD CRIMSON
 HITS WORK BUREAU
Charges Too Much MeddlinS in
 Securing Positions

Cambridge. Mass. Sept. 27 Pj- The Harvard Crimson, undergradu- ate daily. has opened it's year with an editorial blast against the univer- S,y employment bureau which it ac- cusos of incfticiency and meddling with the private affairs Of the l. GOO mon who depend on 1t 10 help them find work.
 Sensitive and indcp"ndcnt stu dents have been forced to seek "m- lloym"nt directly rather than give the required information and submi, 10 th" red tape and oniciousneSs Of tn" bureau. the Crimson charges.
 Red tap" has entered into th" hHr"au 10 such an extent that the individual, his rights and interests. has ceased to count" says the pa per. Filing systems. ever more elaborate, even to the point ot com pletcly hanling the office force; Wl"StiounairrS ever more personal ever increasing routinc-under dire threats of hlacklis'ing at the bureau.
 The tyranny of so-callcd enicicn- cr has reached new heights this fall with the requirement that applicants or work ii" pictures of themselves and budget of thoir years income and proposed expenditures
 The editorial contends that all the hu",au Is entitled 10 know is what the employer is apt 10 he interest ed in, and that the bureau and em- pioyrF are not concerned with how student spends his money provid- ed he earns It honestly.
 "The bureau is intended 10 find work for students desiring it. II is not it's province 10 determine whether the applicant is entitled 10 work: whether by q better planned budget he might not have to work at all; whether he is solvent; Whethcl. ne spends his money on charity, tho movies cigarettes or liquor.
 Assuming that the bureau is find ing better and more jobs. it can fur ih"r help thOS" who apply 10 it and make itself more representative of 'h" university by assuming some Harvard indifference - indifference 10 what Is not its business"
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
BILLIARD TOURNAMENT
faNoritcs survive Play in Round Robins Being Staged at Roger. Rccrcations Parlor>.

Two matches were staged last night and three last Friday night in the round robin three-cushion bill Hard tournament being run off at Rogers Recreations Billiard parlors tregor defeated Stokes 20 10 l9 Mack disposed Of Tony 20 10 il hasprow downed Stewart 20 10 12 ana stewart beat Gregor 20 10 lg. The last game was battle. Stewart was leading lj to 2 when Gregor staged rally and tied the count. stewart then made two runs Of two each. Gregor's run of four is the iiSh mark so far in the matches.
 stokes defeated kasprow 20 10 lG m another humdinger Kasprow was leading until Stokes rallied. The match between Tony and Raphael VIII be played Thursday. Four play CTS are tied for second place and these will play off Thursday. Games that night are Gregor vs. Mack. stokes vs. Tony, kasprow ys. Ra- phael and Tony vs. Raphael
 Six players arc lined up for 4 pocket billiard tournament 10 start tuesday, October 1. Two more will make 1t total of eight.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
URGES ALLrWEEK CHURCH
Dr. Llhcrt VI. tonoNer of PhiladcI- phia Tells Methodist Boiy IL should Pay Taxes Otherwise.

St. Louis, Sept. 97 up)-A truly Christian church should provide a s"r"n-day-a-weck ministry Of rcli- eious instruction, social fellowship and worship 10 its Congrcgati Dr.
 Ebert M Conovcr of Philadelphia, director of the bureau of architecture Of the Methodist Episcopal church, declared in an address here today be- fore the world service commission of the Methodist church.
 Many churches that arc closed a great part of the time. Dr. Conovcr said, should be compelled 10 pay taxes 10 compensate the community for the room they take up. The community has a right. he added. 10 expect of the church carefully planned ministry throughout the week
 Approximately loo delegates from eastern, middle western and southern states are attending the conference, which will continue for five days.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
FORM BOWLING LEAGUE
Board cf Managers Of Church Circuit to Make Final Arrangements At a Meeting Tonight.

Final arrangements for tU' Inter Church bowling league will be made al a meeting of the board of man agors at T:&o o'clock this evening at the '. M. C. A Tho committee handling this sport will mak" it's re
 port. and the league wilt be closed and sch"dul" drawn up. All churches wishing 10 enter should have representation al this evenings session. Tho league will roll a' the Commercial alleys on Monday nights and il is hoped 10 have eight teams in the circuit.
 It is also possible that plans for basketball may be started this cvc- ming. A preliminary survey indicates that the court league this winter will h" the fastest and closest in tn" history of th" organization. and an early start in planning is desired.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
DEMAND FOR TICKETS
season Books Admitting Holders to MI Home Games Are All sold at Harvard

Cambridge" Mass. Sept. 27 tP)- Football tickets are in greater de mand than ever al Harvard th,s year.
 Season books admitting holders to all home games except those with Dartmouth and Yale are all gone and no further applications will h" considered. This is the earliest dat" in Crimson football history that such a situation has existed.
 \ record breaking crowd Of @5,- ooo is predicted for next Saturdays opener with Vermont while il is expected that a capacity stadium, something equally unprecedented, will witness the second contest, the encounter with Purdue.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
French Girl Saves
 Passengers on Trains

Rheims, France. Sept. 27 lR-A possible disaster on the Chalons railroad was avcrtcd today by the hcroiSm Of q fifteen year old girl, Renee 'hosSonoitc. daughter of the agent at the small station of Prh nay.
 I'll" agent, Jules Chossenottc. was StrE'N and mortally injured by q tram while tedning inc switch lamps. Renee called q neiGhbor 10 attend her father and then, chok ing back her tears. worked the switches for five hours without q mistake until a substitute arrived.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
Boys Leg Fractured as
 He Runs Against Auto

Struck by an automobile driven by Alex Manincyc Of 37 Horace street as he ran into the roadway while being chased by playmate, Henry Wilk, aged five years of T5 Lyman street, suffered q fracture of the right leg. about G.2o o'clock last evening. The driver took the boy to New Britain General hospital. where he was attended by Dr. John J. TokarcZyk.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
FIGHTS LAST NIGHT

Hv lhc As-"cjatcd Press
 Columbus. b.-Rod li'2simmons Columbus knocked out Tiny Her man. Portland. Ore. 6,
 Catlettsburg. kN-Johnnv Rob crts, Huntington. W, Va. won from Al Wolgast, Cadillac, Mich, 10
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
AMER AN

Batting Simmons, Athletics, .39l Kuns-Ruth, Yankees, l5U.
 lIits-tonIbs, Yankees, 2g7.
 Douhlcs-Gchrig Yankees. g. TripI,s-Nomha, Yankees, g. Ruth. Yankees. .5G. 'irhrlg. Yankees, d5.
 stolen Has"s-SisIcr, Browns, 2S Pitchlng-PirgraS, Yankees, won )o. lost 3. Kommcl, Athletics, won 10. lost 3.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27

democratic and republican parties a, the site for their 1928 conventions
 The mayor today mailed letters 10 the committeeman Of the two par ties in the 4S states saying. in part.
 T believe canopy can be thrown over the section Of our stadium Soldier Field), which Is located on
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
F1RI; DRILL AT SENIOR IT. S

Another fire drill was held at tho Senior high school yesterday and approximately 1.900 pupils filed from the building in four minutes. Last Friday q drill was held in which the pupils Of the academic building fled out of the auditorium in three min utes. These drills are held in ac- cordancc with state law.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
Parties May Battle
 On Tunney Bout Field

Chicago, Sept. 27 Pl-S Soldier Field, where the Army and Navy fought to q lie and Tunney and Dempsey fought 10 a decision, is Mayor Thompson's suggestion 10 the
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
FINAL PRACTICE

Chicago. Sept. 27.-tP-Welker Cochran. worlds champion 1s.2 bill lardist, had his final practice ar ranged today for defense of his title against Eric Hagenlacher Thursday Friday and Saturday nights in three 5oo-polnt blocks.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-27
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LEAGUE STANDING AMERICAN LEAGUE
Yesterdays Results

Detroit :, Cleveland l.
 Washington i-11, Boston 2-1, (pth,r clubs not sch,dulodJ.