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Evening star., 1927-06-02
PUBLIC SERVICE EARNINGS.

NEW YORK, June 2.-Engineers
Public Service Co. reports gross earn
ings of 81, ,400,458 for April, compared
with $2,09S,121 for April a year ago.
Gross earnings for 12 months ending
April 80 were S27,6S9,52S, an increase
compared with the previous year Of
$3,366,S51.
Evening star., 1927-06-02
Are Won A. SuclxerY

Too many people put their money
in day dreams and wake up broke,
Never put your name on the dotted
line until you have inquired Of some
one in your bank what he knows
about some stock issue that Is Of
fered to you privately.
Evening star., 1927-06-02
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BANKERS ON WAY HERE.
Convention Opens Here Next Mon.
day-PresidentA III.
snecial Disnateh 70 we star.

Special Dispatch to The Star. !.
NEW YORK, June 2.-Several up
State and local groups OF bankers
started motoring yesterday to Wash
ington, where the New York State
Bankers Association will hold it's Saith
annual meeting Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday, at the Mayflower Hotel.
Members are leaving by train, boat
and motor in small parties.
The illness of Carleton A. Chase of
Syracuse, president of the association,
/ has thrown a shadow over the. meet
ing.
It is understood the doctors may for
bid him to leave his bed.
Evening star., 1927-06-02
BOND ISSUE APPROVED.

NEW YORK, June 2 R.-stock-
holders of the Erie Railroad at a
special meeting today approved an
issue of $50, 900 900 of per cent re-
funding and improvement bonds.
Evening star., 1927-06-02
NEW YORK EGG PRICES.

NEW YORK, June . lP).-Eggs un
settled; receipts. 50,393 cases. Frest
gathered storage packed, 2312a24
nearby hennery browns, extras, cease
Pacific Coast whites, extras, 32;: first:
TO extra f1rsts. 29a30.
Evening star., 1927-06-02
POULTRY MARKET STEADY.

CHICAGO, June F1.-Poultry
alive, about steady; receipts, 8 cars
fowls, 1Sa23; springs, 33; broilers, 22a
81: turkeys, %; roosters, IA; ducks, q
<230S geese. 23a25s stsss as.ssa- :. -.
Evening star., 1927-06-02
RUBBER STEADY.

NEW YORK, June . CP).-Rubber
opened easy; smoked ribbed sheets,
July, 1920; September, 1910: October,
unuuoted.
Evening star., 1927-06-02
NEW YORK CURB MARKET
Received by Private Wire Direct to The Star once

Following is list Of bonds and
stocks traded in on the New York
Curb Market today:
Evening star., 1927-06-02
Sales in STANDARD OIL ISSUES.

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Evening star., 1927-06-02
Sales in MINING STOCKS.
Sales in INDEPENDENT OIL STOCKS.

Sales in INDEPENDENT OIL STOCKS.
hundreds of shares. eo
z Am Con Oilfids. .S2 80 81
10 Am Maracaibo Z Az 4 q
3 Britain Oil H.. "a 20 20
90 Cardinal Pete -. 81 ~ ~ a.
10 Carib Synd n. Ii 15ss 139t
"a Cit Serv II. 80. ASA 40 40 -
z Cit Serv pfd . :. 80. 30 w
4 Cit Serv pfd n. 90!s 30 Ayp1 y
AZ Creole Synd .... 1QA 10 .d9t
ga. Emp F&G IS pf 1O5A 105 4 1102
35 Gibson Oil cor. - 15s y y
! Houston Gulf Gs II "a >1lA II y
13 Leonard Oil. TN 6A4 "a
Lone IS G. n Del 24h 24B3 24M
, Mexico Ohio. SZs SB
4 Mount Prod -. 24A ZAP 24?s
IA Mount Gulf. -. IA =
Nat Fuel Gas n IA 24As ~
~ New Mex Land. 12as liza I'm
/ Pandem oil. ... 5ls 5E 5b
q Pantepec Oil. !. 10 - 9N "
4 ReiteFFoster Oil is 6ls n D y
l Rich Oil Cal, -. 1919 1873 19S
"a Rich Oil pf UR ~ 90 ~
20 Royal Con o r 20 .a9 .2o
Ess".s ssi: ESs" 6 foS 81; s,s ssS ~ III
q Venezuelan P..s An 4ss An
Sales in STANDARD OIL ISSUES.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03

At the board meeting. ex-Mayor Angelo M. Paonessa and Probation Officer E. c. Connolly repeated the pleas they have made before. for Evanoff's release. Mr. Paonessa told the board of the conditions in Evan offs household, caused by the mur- dered woman's unfaithfulness and ter husbands repeated efforts to sway her from the life she was lead- ing. He recited the story of the mans battle with his passions. as he saw child suffering from neglect. and led up to the fateful day, March It.. 1920, when anger overcame him and he took his wife's life and fled. As- sistant States Attorney R. L. Gideon concurred in the recital of MT. Paonessa, and said the Evanoff pe- ,ition had much to recommend it.
 MT. Connolly, who, in his official capacity, came into possession of q great amount of information rela- tive to conditions in the Evanoff family, told the board he felt the convict had been sufficiently pun ished and he felt he was entitled to Q chance in society again. He has the greatest faith in the mans ability to go straight and he told the board that the governor Of Col orado has interested himself great ly in the case.
 Evanoff, who Is B years of age,
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03
City Items

Joseph L. A. Lessard of S1 Hayes street, and Marie L. Garon of West Hartford. have taken out marriage license. It Is the second marriage for each. Lessard being a widower and his prospective bride . widow.
 William A. Burns of 214 Wash- ington street returned home today after spending few days with friends in New York city.
 Two actions have been brought against Frank Maduno. one for $75 damages by Paul Gualo. and the other for $1o0 damages by Louis Bassola, both through Attorney Monroe s. Gordon. The writs are returnable in the city court the third Monday of May and Constable Fred Wrinkle served the papers. Monsignor Michael J. Curran. vice-rector of the Irish college at Rome, Italy. was the guest of Mrs. Mary T. Crean of 13 Summer street today.
 Morris Gordon has applied for a permit to build dwelling at 2Ss Carlton street, at cost of $7,O00. Records at the office of the town clerk show 1900 dogs licensed this year as aganist 1.S00 last year. Per- sons who have failed to report their dogs will be assessed a s1 penalty | tax.
 The Junior Hadassah will give a supper tomorrow evening at 6:30 o'clock in the vestry rooms of the Congregation Brethren Sons of 1s- l rael.
 Lovisy Moore tent, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War will meet Thursday evening at 7:3O o'clock at Odd Fellows hall.
 Rev. J. J. Keane of St. Joseph's church will be the speaker at the Lions club meeting tomorrow. l Wallace Dibble, president of the i Springfield Exchange club, will be the speaker of the evening at the
 regular meeting of the New Brit
 ain Exchange club this evening al
 6 o'clock at the Burritt hotel.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03
Notice

A hearing will be held by the Board of Water Commissioners of the City of New Britain at it's room eO5. City Hall, Monday evening, May s, 1927 at s o'clock. concerning proposed extension of water main in Lincoln Road. Chatam Road. Windsor Road, Barnett Street, Cur tin Ave-. Green Street. Ward Street.
 All persons upon whom assess ments may be made to cover the expense of said extensions and own- ing property adjacent to the. same are hereby notified to be present at said meeting. and if they see cause be heard in relation to the same.
 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD
 OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
 Frank J. o'Brien, Clerk.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03
HOUSES FLOATING AROUND IN WATER

insure its safety from flood danger.
 Melville and other sections of Avoyelles Parish. however. were not expected to escape unscathed.
 Slight Fall Recorded
 The stream continued to fall slightly at Baton Rouge. attributed to the crevasses below at Poydras and above the neighborhood of Glasscock. Emergency measures were taken. however. Coast guard boats were assembled and group of Louisiana State University stud- ents spent yesterday rigging 200 fiat boats for use behind the levees should there be a break. Two groups of the launches will be stationed at Lutcher, between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. and two other groups will be lowed up the river, with the remainder held at Baton Rouge.
 Preparations Meeting
 The reparations committee, desig- mated to assess damages caused citi- gems of St. Bernard and Plaques mines parishes when the raging wa ters were released upon their homes and fields to save New Orleans. was to meet today. Before them the members had a message from Gov. ernor o. H. Simpson, terming the voluntary surrender of their homes by residents of the two parishes "one of the most patriotic sacrifices the world has ever beheld." Fifty miles removed from the flood area, the effect of the inland sea also was felt. At Hammond ,, Tangipahoa parish, in the heart ol tho strawberry section. an annua strawberry festival was postponed. Refugees Pour Into Camps The population of refugee camp: swelled hourly as persons arrived or foot, in wagons, in automobiles. ol were ferried to safety in flooded sections by the relief boats con 1 centrated in the area.
 The task of rushing food ant other supplies taxed the immens' facilities of the Red Cross. Two great rescue fleets piled thu 1 waters of the lower MlSslsslppl roamed the swollen reaches of thu Red. Ouachita. Black and othe tributaries, and sent great units Q small skiffs and motor boats acros the flooded fields to take off maroon ed persons.
 Overhead droned airplanes ant seaplanes, observing the trend of tn pouring torrents, locating maroonet groups and speeding supplies to ad vanced posts in the newly flooded areas.
 In Delhi, La, there were nor than 5000. The normal population of the village is 700. Two airplane went there today to take 400 pound of medical supplies as there wer none available there for possible i'll ness.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03
Sudden Storm Breaks Up
 Opening Marble Contest

Rain prevented the Herald-Junior Achievement Marble Shooting tour nament opening on schedule at the Israel Putnam school yesterday afternoon. A large group of chill dren assembled and refereesjust arrived at the school yard when a torrential rain broke up the party. The games which should have been played yesterday afternoon will be completed this afternoon and the regularly scheduled games at the Stanley school will also be played off this afternoon. The games sched- uled for Wednesday will be played at the Walnut Hill school at 1 D. m.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03
EVANOff ISfREED
 BYPARDONS BOARD
New Britain Man SerY1 SeYen
 Years for Killing Wife

Little Teddy Evanoh. innocent sufferer of the tragedy in his fam fly seven years ago. when his father. George Evanoff. strangled his moth CT and stuffed her body into trunk. is soon to be made happy by per- manent visit from his father. Out in Colorado. where tho child has made his home since the father waa sentenced to states prison. word has been received that the board of par dons. in session yesterday. voted to release Evanoft on . pardon. thus ending his period of service inside the gray walls of Wethersfeld pris- on. It is expected that Evanoff will go to Colorado to make his home, as he was a resident of that state prior to coming to this city.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03
CITY COURT JUDGMENTS

Judgments have been rendered by Judge William c. Hungerford of the city court, as follows: For the plaintiff to recover damages of $l7 in the action of J. P. Farrell against Eek Spron, George w. Brady for the plaintiff; for the plaintiff to re- cover damages of S52.S0 ill the &C., tion of the Frankel Display Co.,. Inc. against the Capitol, Clothing Co.,, Hungerford and Sake for the plain tiff; for the plaintiff to recover dam ages of $500 in the action of Theo- dore Deske against Joseph Patoski, for the plaintiff to recover damages of $422 in the action of Pellegrino Mantora against Anna Cianci, Harry Ginsburg for the plaintiff.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03
TO MEET WITH REGAIN
Chamber of Commerce Committee Will Confer With Railroad Supt., On Changes in Personnel.

E. E. Began of New Haven, gen. eral superintendent of the lines west of New York on the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad will meet with w. H. Hart, R. N. Hemen- way and George Hildebrandt at the New Britain club tomorrow. The local men represent . committee from the Chamber of Commerce who are interested in the proposed change in personnel at the local sta- tion. J. A. Williams and Mrs. Clara Laufersweiler are to be re- moved to the freight office and that the telegraph operators were to be made ticket sellers as well. The Chamber of Commerce is objecting to any proposed change which will curtail the service here.
 We don't want to make any kick until after we find out from Mir. Began just what he does intend to do" said a member of the commit tee today.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03
Deaths
Mrs. John D. Mcyers.

Mrs. Wilhelmina II. Meyers, bs years old, wife of John D. Meyers of 1855 Glen street, died at her home last evening.
 She was born in Germany and lived in this city for the past 35 years. Shortly after she came here she joined St. Matthew's Germa n Lutheran church and was active in it's work. Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, Albert w. Mey- CTS and Gerhardte E. Meyers, and three grandchildren all of this city.
 Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at S:15 o'clock at, St. Matthews German Lutheran church. Rev. A. C. Theodore Steege. pastor, will officiate. Inter- ment will be in Fairview cemetery,
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03
HELD AS HIGHWAYMEN

Ansonia, May P}-Two negroes who gave the names of James Will Hams and John Grayson, were held in bonds of $500 each by Judge R. l.. Munger in city court this morn- ing on charges of highway robbery for hearing May 9.
 The men are alleged to have held up Egnas Wysocki of 102 Jewett street on Platt street, Saturday night Wysocki says he was held up at l0:3O o'clock and a pocketbook con- taining $S.50 taken from his hip pocket. The men he says. cut out the pocket with knife
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03
CENTRAL JR. H. S. NOTES

The auditorium exercises at the Central Junior High school were held yesterday afternoon in the school auditorium. The program was on Bird and Arbor Day. the talker being Andrew Lund. natur- alist for the state department of education. Mr. Lund illustrated his talk with lantern slides showing clearly birds and various trees.
 The clubs of the school will meet in their clubrooms this afternoon during the regular club period. Principal French believes that. the pupils should have some work they are interested in followed up. Therefore the clubs in charge of Miss Stearnes resulted.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Warranty deeds have been filed for record as follows:-Paul and Albert Perondini to Marie and Ed ward Carroll, property on Lake boulevard; Louie s. Jones to Otto F. and Elizabeth F. Schmarr. prop erty on Hazelmere road: Merrick W. Hellyar to Lizzie G. Hellyar. property on West End avenue: Lin us l.. Deming to George l.. and Sar- ah H. Fisk. property on Stewart street: Hattie E. and Louise H. Noble to Albert A. Greenberg and Alfred Levitt, property on West Main and Lexington streets.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03
Mrs. Peter Vetackas.

Mrs. Bessie Vetackas, 42 years old, wife of Peter Vetackas of 31 Sefton drive, died at Newington san- ,itarium this morning after an illness of four months.
 She was resident of this city for the past five years. Surviving her be- sides her husband are two sons, Har- old and Custer; two daughters. Irene and Sophie. and brother. Nicholas Mellikes, all Of this city.
 Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at o'clock at the home. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03
Life Imprisonment Is .
 Penalty Given ROhber

Boston May 3 P-A sentence to the state prison for life was impos- ed upon Matthew r. Carmody of South Boston. after he had pleaded
 guilty in the superior court today to an indictment for assaulting. beating and robbing Mrs. Florence Mourad of Winthrop, in March last. In imposing sentence Judge Fosdick said that the attack on Mrs. Mourad was "the most bestial and brutar' that had ever come to his attention.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03
Mrs. Elizabeth F. Rutledge

Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza beth r. Rutledge, widow of James Rutledge. who died in Stamford Saturday night, will be held tomor- row morning at 9 o'clock in Stam- ford. The body will be brought 10 this city and burial will be in St.. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03
Mrs. Jeanette Faulkner

Funeral services for Mrs. Jeanette Faulkner, widow of John Henry Faulkner. will be held tomorrow at c:3O o'clock at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Hanford Dart. of 21 Roberts street. Rev. Dr. George w. c. Hill. pastor of the South Congre- gational church, will officiate. h. torment will be in Fairview ceme- tery.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03
KaN Street Briefs

General Electric company has adopted the use of welding as a means of construction of factory and other plant buildings for future building programs. it having been found that the welded structure can be made with less material than tho riyeted structure, for the same loads.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03
Reta Daiglc.

Reta Daigle, 15 years old, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Napoleon Daigle Of 35 Broad street, Plainville, was admitted to the New Britain Gen. eral hospital last midnight and died at 11:30 o'clock this morning. Ac- cording to the physician in charge the girl was the victim of portion its.
 Mir. and Mrs. Daigle and their daughter moved to Plainville from Lowell, Mass, less than a year ago. Funeral arrangements are incom- plete.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for the kindness and sym pathy shown us during our recent bereavement in the death of our be- loved wife and mother. also for the beautiful floral offerings received. We especially wish to thank Dept. 25 of P. & F. Corbin's, Blade Buff fing Dept, Landers. Frary & Clark, Court Beethoven, No. 119. F. of A. and Dept. II. Stanley Works.
 (SigneO,
 August Rushkowski and family
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03
RESTAURANT ATTACHED

A restaurant on Myrtle street owned by Benny Tagliamonte was closed today by Deputy Sheriff Martin H. Horwitz. by virtue of a writ for $500 damages. brought by Andrew Maietta, through Thomas r. McDonough. The writ IS return able in the city court the third Monday of May
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03
SPECULATION IS l STILL APPARENT
But Some Weakness in Market
 Is Developed

Wall Street, May R-The closing was strong. Reduction of the call money rate to 1 per cent accentuated the rise in the final hour. when the best prices of the Gay were made. Du Pont, Wool worth, American Radiator, Norfolk and Western and Western Union gained 3 to 5 points. General Motors touched 196 and Gulf. Mobile and Northern. which had been down to 71h earlier. snapped back to 75, a new peak. Colorado fuel extended its rise to I points. Total sales ap- proximated 100000 shares.
 THE MARKET AT 2:3O r. M.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03
TEACHER ExoNER.ATED

Des Moines, Ia., May (UP)- Miss Florence Cochrane, Warren county school teacher, is not guilty of telling her pupils risque stories and is a competent teacher. Miss Agnes Samuelson, state superin- tendent of public instruction has ruled.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03
CoolidgeSees No Reason
 For Sending Another Note

Washington, May R - Presi- dent Coolidge sees no advantage. so far as the United States is con- cerned. in sending another note to the Cantonese government of China, upon which demands were made by the powers after the Nan king outrages.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03
SUES FOR HEART BALM

New Haven, Conn.,, May 3 P)-- Mrs. Helen Commerford who lived in Waterbury up till last fall today brought suit in superior court against Samuel S. W. Birchard, of West Haven. for alleged breach of promise to marry and asking for heart balm of $5,000.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03
Funerals
Miss Rose Taucllcr

Funeral services for Miss Rose Taucher, daughter of Mrs. Louise Taucher of 149 Chapman street, will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock at St. Peters church. In- terment will be in St. Mary's ceme- tery.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03
NACMURRAY HASN'T RESIGNED

Washington, May , R-Secretary Kellogg authorized today 8 flat de- nial of London reports from Tokyo that American Minister John A. MacMurray at Peking had resigned and 1t was added at the state de- partment that there had been nc intimation in any official despatches that MT. MacMurray, was con. templating such action.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03
HARTFORD RAISES 7,4ss.7s

Hartford. Conn.,, May R-Hart- ford's fund for the relief of Mis- sissippi flood sufferers, raised through the agency of the local Red Cross chapter. had reached $37.- 4S3.73 this noon. with $50,00o set as the revised quota for the city.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03
MENTAL TEST FOR YOUTH
 WHO PUT. TIE ON TRACK
Would-Be Train Wrecker Held
 Under $500 for Examination

as to Sanity
 Frank Friend, aged IT, of S7 Whitman street. who attempted to derail . north bound passenger train near the Cremo brewery Sum- day evening about S:20 o'clock by placing railroad tie across the tracks short time before the train passed. was arraigned in police court this morning on the technical charge of breach of the peace.
 ''He is a menace to the commun- ity," Prosecuting Attorney Woods said. after describing the incident to Judge Roche. The case was con- tinued until Thursday morning in $500 bonds and Friend will be examined as to his mentality. Judge Roche told Attorney Cyril F. Gaffney. who appeared for the young man, that in the event of his in- ability to raise the bond, other ar- engagements will be made.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03
Tired? Rundown!
 Take Ta1lac

If overworkr or neglect has taken toll of your health. let Tanlac build you up. Over one hundred thousand letters to us tell how Tanlac has built back sturdy rugged health into wasted rundown bodies.
 You can rid your system of weak ness and pain, enjoy the boon Of happy health living. Many thou sands of others have done so. Many of these happy folks are your own neighbors. Profit by their experl- ence.
 Tanlas Is natures own tonic and body builder made from herbs, roots and barks. Your druggist has 1t. Over 52 million bottles sold.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03
WILL MAKE "MIG" RINGS
Marble Shooters to Have Standard
 Shooting Grounds In Two Parks
 This Week.

Park Superintendent Ralph B.
 Wainright today stated that the
 standard marble ring to be con- structed at Willow Brook park will be finished this week. The ring is being constructed with the co-opera- tion of Mayor Weld who is interested in marble shooters and Reginald Towers, chairman of the board of public works, who donated the clay.
 Mir. Wainright is considering plac- ing a similar ring at the Stanley Quarter park to accommodate boys
 and girls of the north end. These rings will be built inside square box and the actual circle will be 10 feet in diameter. They will be of the same size and type as the rings used at the national marble cbam- pionship contests at Atlantic City.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03

WAS sentenced to states prison for . term of 10 to 15 years. He has good record as . prisoner and in his petitions for . pardon he had in- fiuential support.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03
DIR. BENJ. WHEELER DIES

London, May Pl-An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Vienna says that Dr. Benjamin Wheeler. president emeritus of the Univer-
 sity of California, died last night.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03

Freeport Texas company reports net income of $71S,S52 for the quar. ter ended February 2s. equal to sS cents share. against $267,S24 or 36 cents share in the previous corresponding quarter.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03

Net profit of V. Vivaudou. Inc, for 1926. was $1.324.73O against $446,966 in 1925. After allowing for dividends paid and accrued on the preferred stock, balance of $1,212,- 6s7 was equal to $s.3s share on the common.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03

Net income of California Packing corporation and subsidiaries for the year ended Feb. 2s declined $5,057,- 353 from 36,014,S50 the year before.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03

TREASURY BALANCE Treasury Balance $2S6,212,1iS.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-03

Recognition at last has come to the inventor of Camembert cheese the kind that goes with crackers and demitasse. This monument has just been unveiled on a farm at Camembert, Orne. France. in honor of Madame Marie Harel, who de- vised Camembert cheese there more
 than . century ago.