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New Britain herald., 1927-02-14
Illinois Woman Has Party
 on Her 1O2d Birthday

Gilman, H.. Feb. II P)-Because one cake would not hold 102 candles, there were only three on the pastry served at the birthday dinner of Mrs. Hannah Elizabeth Snedeker, who was born Feb. 13. 1925. A large candle was selected to represent the first one hundred years, while two smaller ones were added for the other two years of her life.
 Mrs. Snedeker. whose ancestry has been traced to John and Priscilla Alden, has seven grandchildren. A great and one great great at-grandchild. Her two daugh- ters are dead.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-14
WARNER SEES LEAyITT

chairman of the committee to in- vestigate reported irregularities in electrical examinations, conferred today with Chairman A. P. Leavitt Of the building commission. Neither official would disclose the detail of their discussion, but MT. Leavitt an nounced that some discussion of the investigators report will be had al the building commission meeting to- night.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-14
S25.Oo0 DAMAGES ASKED

New Haven, Feb. 14 Pt-Suits for damages aggregating s25.00o are to be instituted against George Kee- Ter of Cheshire, administrator of the estate of Ralph Gillis of, Ansonia and the West Side Trucking com pany of West Springfield. Mass. as the result of a fatal accident on the Derby turnpike a month ago, re- sulting in the deaths of Doris A. Slaven of New Haven and Ralph Gillis and injury to three others in GilliS' car.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-14
On Trial for Death of
 Man He Punched in Jaw

Long Island City, Feb. If (UP)- Thomas Carroll, 25, today went on trial charged with manslaughter in connection with the death last Sep tember of Patrick McTavey, umpire ot a semi-professional baseball game. McTavey died after having been hit on the jaw, allegedly by Carroll.
 Counsel for Carroll indicated in preliminary questions to the jur, that he would plead self-defense.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-14
Funerals
John Perun

The funeral of John Perun was held from his late home on Spring street at S:30 o'clock this morning and from the Ukrainian church at 9 o'clock where a solemn high requiem mass was sung, Rev. Dennis kul- natycky officiating. The pail bearers included Michael Walk, Michael Bos- ticki, Peter Rapii. Peter Bilecki, Michael Prich and Martin Narun.
 The funeral was largely attended by relatives and members of a Ukrainian society of which the de- ceased was a member. Burial took place in Ukrainian cemetery with Rev. Dennis Kulnatycky officiating.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-14
Joseph MOqlnO.

Joseph Monno. 52 years old. of 16 Oak street died late Sunday night at his home after an illness of about three months. He had been employ cd in the street department of the city for 20 years.
 Surviving him are his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Catherine Camp. Miss Josephine and Miss Emma Monno and q son, Louis Monno. The funeral will be held at the home to- morrow at 9:30 o'clock and at Ct. St. Marys church at 10 o'clock. In- terment will be in St. Mary's ,ceme- tery.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-14
Springfield Trucking Co.
 Being Sued for S15.OOO

New Haven, Feb. 14 R}-Suit was started here today by Miss Florence Grannis of this city to recover s15,- 900 damages from the West Side Trucking Company of Springfield, Mass. as the result of injuries sus- tained in an accident in which one Of their trucks figured.
 Ralph Gillis and Mrs. Doris &. Slaven died when Gillis' car collided with the West Side truck, driven by Arthur Vickers of Springfield. The accident occurred Jan. Is on the Derby turnpike near here.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-14
SIX MINERS ENTONIBED

Pottsville, Pa, Feb. 14 Pl-Si' miners were entombed at one o'clock today behind a wall of rock anC a Hazlebrook holding. IL is believ' ed that they are still alive, although the rescue crews have so far beer unable to get any response to theil signals.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-14
Deaths
Mrs. Arthur HiDSe,

Mrs. Joseph Renaud of this city, accompanied by her son, Joseph, at tended the funeral of her daughter. Mrs. Arthur Hinse, in Lister. Can- ada, this morning. Mrs. Hinse died at her home in Lister Friday morn ing. Besides her mother and broth CT Joseph, she is survived by a brother, Arthuf and q sister, Grace, both of this city, and q sister, Mrs. Emil Belliveau of Holyoke, Mass.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-14
TROLLEY JUMPS TRARCKS

An inbound trolley car jumped the track in front of the Y. M. T. A. ,& B. society building at Cpson's corner, Kensington. this afternoon The car headed out into the road way at time when there was nc traffic and no damage was done.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-14
Mrs. KaZamira Morriss

Mrs. Kazamira Morriss, 5l years o1 widow of Agustyn Morriss. died at her home, 5G Cedar street, Satur- day afternoon after a long illness. She had been q resident of this city for the past 29 years.
 Surviving her are a son, Joseph Morriss of this city; two sisters. Mrs. Anna Meglin of Branford and Mrs. Julia Plepes of Stamford; three brothers, Michael Zdanowitch of Stamford, Julius Zdanowitch of Branford and Constant Zdanowitch of Hartford.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow morning at S;30 o'clock at the home and at 9 o'clock from Sacred Heart church. Interment will be in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-14
Mary IIaber

Mary. eight year old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Frank Haber of 55 Oak street. died last night at II o'clock at her home. She was q pupil at the Sacred Heart school and is survived by her parents, one sister, Irene and a brother. Walter.
 Funeral arrangements. in charge of Stanley Borowski, are incomplete.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-14

Belgrade, Jugoslavia, Feb. IA Pl- A strong earthquake shock has caused number of casualties and great damage at Stolac, Herzego- vina. The tremor was felt over a wide area, including Belgrade.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-14
MAYOR WELD ILL

Mayor Weld is ill at his home on Corbin avenue today and Alderman William II. Judd of the third ward is acting mayor. Weld has been suf- forlng from severe cold for several days.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-14
FLOODS IN NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans La, Feb. 14 (UP)- Heavy rains in the past S6 hours have paralyzed all street car traf- flc and many streets are filled with water.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-14
HEAVY EARTHQUAKES

Clearing House. exchanges s1.. .32, 100000; balances $130,00O, 900.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-14
TREASURY BALANCE

Boston-EXchanges S4S,000,00O: Balances S20,000,OOO.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20

accused men testify in their own de-
Tense, the counsel for the defense make
his plea to the jury, the prosecuting
attorney in rebuttal, the charge of the
judge to the jury and the retirement
of the jury to consider their verdict.
They then witnessed the selection of
the jury for the next case and the
return of the first jury with it's ver-
dict. Thus they had complete cycle
of the procedure in a criminal trial
and spent a profitable and interesting
day in connection with the leagues
study of the judiciary.
The evening unit is conducting a
! study of every elective office on the
ballot of the state and county cleo
tion. The first lesson was on the his
| tory of the ballot itself and the man.
ner in which the names of candidates
to be voted on arrive thereon. At
this meeting Mr.. H. C. Stillman. an
described to the women the old con-
vention system and how it was man.
aged, continuing through to the pri-
mary system by which candidates are
now nominated. Mr.. Stillman through
his many years residence in Arizona
and his experience of changing politi-
cal conditions in the state, was very
interesting and helped league mem
bers to understand the action of the
different systems. On Monday night,
last, Mr.. Bruce Stephenson, attorney
of this city, was speaker for the unit
on the judiciary-the first office to
ho ho ho1 ad
dress was very able, concise and in
structive, presenting as it did, the en-
tire framework of the judicial system
of the United States and the connecting
links between the courts of the city,
county, state and the federal courts
Replying to a league question on the
subject of public defender, Mr.. Ste
phenson gave the women a lot to think
about on the conditions existing in a
state which has neither an officer of
this kind nor a sum of money set aside
to pay attorneys who act in this ca
pacity at the order of the court. He
also made clear to the women the adj
vantage of having a judiciary system
entirely separated from politics as is
the case with federal judges who are
elected for life or during good behav-
ior. At the end of Mr.. Stephenson's
address every woman present had a
clear mental picture of the framework
of the judicial system of her coun-
try Everybody e g e t e deeply
that another engagement prevented
Mr.. Stephenson from staying after 8
o clock and answering many questions
and hopes were expressed that he
might come again soon to the eve
ming unit The next meeting will be
Monday February %, at seven sharp,
and the state. tax commission will be
thoroughly explained by Mr.. S. P. APP
plewhite. The leader urges a good at
tendance so that a record may be made
for attendance during the year and
also that the members may lose no
link in the chain of study.
At the meeting of the park unit last
Monday Mrs. A. B. Murchison gave
members a practical lesson on the cor
rect method of folding and marking
a ballot besides an explanation of the
absentee and the disabled voters bal
lot There was also an outline of the
history of the ballot and some inter
esting discussion. This unit is plan
ming benefit supper next Sunday
night for the league. 1t will be held
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
L Q 2(z


Fashions for youth and youthful
fashions! This we note in the new
modes for spring. skirts remain
short the moss popular silhouette is
slim-there's an absence of elabora-
ton and a simplicity that is youth's
There's a new animation in the
clothes "they are showing" this spring
and it's very evident that the new
modes know no age. For all of them
have that elusive charm that is
youth!
Two Distinct SiIhOuettes
One of these slhouettes shows
broad shoulders with loose lines in
the upper half of the figure and
straight and slim in the lower. The
other shows princess lines in slim
fitted effects that curve to the figure.
The fullness above the watst-the
former silhouette is much the more
popular-is achieved in bloused treat
ments and the bloused movement
is very definitely expressed.
The bIoused idea is evident, too,
in the bolero effects, in which there
seems no abatement in popularity.
The bolero in the newest frocks
stands away from the blouse and
contrasts with the slender straight
ness of the skirt.
The Normal WaistIine
Much has been said, heard and
written about the tendency toward a
return to the normal waistline and
in the models for spring wear there
are many examples of the normal
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20

The regular monthly meeting of the
board of the league was held at the
house of the president on Tuesday
morning at 10 o'clock. The following
board members were present-Mrs. L.
j. futile, president; Mrs, George Has
tings. first vice president; Mrs. Carl
Lund secretary; Mrs. George Drys-
dale, treasurer; Mrs. George Gmahling,
finance; Miss May Smith, social af-
fairs; Mrs A. E. Hinton, state affairs;
Mrs. j. p. Boyle, national affairs and
Mrs. L. S. Redwine, membership. Mrs
Hastings reported on Miss Schain's
meeting Mrs. Redwine reported a mem
bership of 102. Mrs. Hinton handed in
the yearly report, of the infant and
maternity act in Arizona for study
by the units. Miss Smiths report for
the management of the league supper
in honor of Miss Schain and Mrs. Mott,
national board members visiting Doug
las, was greatly appreciated by the
board and warm vote of thanks was
voted to Miss Smith and her co-work-,
ers This group consisted of Mrs.
j. P Boyle decorations and Mrs.
Hastings, Mrs. Lund and Mrs. Redwine
dinner reservations). The president
expressed to board members her deep
appreciation of the splendid co-opera-
tion extended to her in her unavoid-
able absence from the city. Mrs Drys-
dale reported a satisfactory balance
in the treasury of the league. The
next board meeting is on March 8.
The outstanding event of the league
Uaalx was the trim to Tombstone made
Wednesday by IA league members on
invitation of Judge Albert Sames so
that women voters might observe the
procedure of the superior court of their
county. The following women made
the trip-Mrs. w dell. Washington,
Mrs r. IIl Redwine, Miss May Smith,
Mrs. James East, Mrs. Carl Lund, Mrs.
e. w. Graves, Mrs. f. w. Morris, Mrs.
Geo. Gmahling, Mrs L. Fl. Meiser, Mrs.
H. J. Tuttle, Mrs. John Bouldin, Mrs.
Dowling, Mrs. Parks and Mrs Jack
OConnor. No better day for study
could have been chosen. The cars left
Douglas promptly at $50 and by 1920
the women We're in the court room
where every courtesy was extended to
them by Judge A. NJ. Sames, County
Attorney James J. Gentry, and Mr.. John
leo, court Interpreter. During the
morning session the party heard two
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20

at the house of Mrs j. p. Boyle and
the members of the unit have donated
the food SO that all the money taken
in for the supper will go clear to the
league for the furtherance of it's work
very large guest list is formed and
a substantial sum will be earned
through the efforts of this one group
alone.
AS only one of the members of Mrs
Harsell's group could avail herself of
the privilege of the trip to Tombstone
the group met as usual for it's study
hour at the home of the leader on
Wednesday morning, last.
Unit No. l meets this Wednesday
afternoon at the house of Mrs. Will
liam Pugh, 1920 Twelfth street.
On February Is the Friday morning
group resumed it's study of current
bills under consideration in the state
Legislature and also the bills recently
passed. Among the bills discussed
were Senator Winsor's Purity in
Elections" bill, "The Colorado River
Commission Act" the new "Highways
Law" besides measures for collecting
delinquent taxes, etc. Mrs. J.. S. Red
wine and Mrs. George Gmahling gave
an interesting account of their Tomb
stone trip to the unit. Members of
this group are asked to make study
of the judiciary of state and county
in preparation for the next meeting
which will be announced later.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
Silhouette Important
In New British Modes

Silhouette is one Of the most i'm
portant points of la Mode, and at
the moment is undergoing a slow
but important change. The waist
line to be adopted in England this
spring is definitely higher and with
it's changed position the rest of the
lines tend to fall into more normal
curves The upper part of day dresses
are to fit closely to the figure, the
hips are to be defined Exaggera-
'tions in sleeves are passing
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
Many Houses show
NeYv SMeater BLOUSE

A newcomer in the sports ward
robe is a garment of tricot-like ma
teriai cut on the lines of a cardigan
sweater, but edged with straight
bands of crepe de chine to match the
pleated skirt which always accom-
ranies it. Several of the biggest
houses include costumes of this type
in their spring collections Lanvin,
Doucet, Jenny and others give several
versions of the ensemble which is
youthful, practical and generally
becoming.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20

in which The color and fabric are
similar
Fabrics Match; COIOrs Differ
On the other hand, if colors match,
fabrics differ. For instance, black
bengaline coat and black georgette
dress. Another we saw where the
fabrics match and colors differ was
in a black satin coat and French
blue satin frock.
Prints are used in entire dresses
and often line the coat. Again prints
are used only for a blouse. Beige
seems to be the popular ensemble
shade for spring, perhaps because il
combines with so many colors so
well and at the same time-although
it is an old stand-by-is always
smart The printed dress with the
plain colored coat takes precedence
in the ensemble mode for spring.
On the frocks for spring one sees
season All sorts of lace are in
favor both on afternoon and tailored
frocks
Suits Are Jaunty
The feminine world is all agog
over the success of the suit mode
for spring. Really ones wardrobe
is not complete without two suits
one, the trig little tailored type
sometimes possessing no more than
two skirts and the other-an ensemble
for both street and afternoon wear.
The tailored suit is most popular
when it has tuxedo jacket with
velvet collar and has braid bound
edges. Another suit model that is
really very new and seems much in
Nemand has a hip length, straight
sack coat, shawl collar, one button
closing and a cut-away front.
The skirts on these tailored suits
are either plain or pleated and on
several of the newest suits we saw
two skirts, one of striped material
and the other plain to match the coat.
There is much contract in color and
fabric between the coat and skirt
and important details of the suit
mode are pleatings, tuckings, cord
ings, tiers, bolero backs, yolSes and
belts.
: BIOuses Stage Comeback
Because of The skirt and jacket
vogue that is being accepted so
universally and gladly this spring,
the separate blouse is coming into
it's own again.
Black and black with white is an
important spring combination; white
alone, gray, blues, greens, brown and
tan mixtures and reds in the brighter
tones.
! All in all, the mode for spring is
very fascinating one with it's new
silhouettes, new fabrics and new
! fashion Whims!
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
styles In Wreaths
Change For Brides

No wreaths of orange blossoms are
about the heads of London brides
of 1927. The fashionable ones wear
the blossoms clustered at each side
and rather low on the head. Tulle
wells are drawn cap fashion round
the head and draped in soft folds
well over the ears, finishing in an
enveloping cape.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
Pinchart PIeats Are
Daring Spring style

One of the small thrills of spring
fashion showings in Paris is the
sewed down pleats of the house of
Marthe Pinchart, which the dress
making world designates Pinchart
pleats.
She shows several models on which
pleats are stitched flat to within
six inches of the hem, where they
flare with a pert swing when the
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
PARADE OF FASHION
Calf Skin On Kasha
In Coat Combination

Partisan women approve of the
new kasha coats, lined or trimmed
with unborn calf skin, which is an
important element in the advance
spring styles.
Many of the newest coats have
belts, not ali the way around, run
ming from the pockets frontward, or
backward as the whim may be. With
coats of this type hats match as
closely as possible If calf skin
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
/ Curved Handles Seen
On Newest Umbrellas

The umbrella handle with a malacca
crook which fits comfortably over
the arm is again in vogue in Paris.
Some Of the newest show curved
handles above silk covers with narrow
stripes in. several colors. A favorite
style is navy blue with green, red
and tan stripes.
Colored borders to match colored
leather handles are another innova-
tion.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
Russian Blouse Boom
Again Threatens Paris

Another epidemic of Russian blouses
seems imminent in Paris. The present
version of the tunic is distinguished
by discreet use of colored en-
broidery and a lavish use of ideas
Distribution of fullness, formerly left
to chance, is carefully studied in
the new mode and worked out with
pleats, tucks and shocking.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
Use The Radio

Eyes, my dear, have lost Azor,
my precious little dog"
But you must put an advertise
ment in the papersY'
The poor little pet can't readH-
Pele Mele (Paris).
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
Finer Lizard shoes

Finer grained lizard and larger
scaled snake skins are shoe fashions
Paris has approved for spring. The
vogue for reptiles still RACES, but
the Partisan woman has begun to
pick and choose her vipers.
One of the new fine lizard shoes
has patent leather trimming. An
other new shoe is for evening wear.
1t has green satin sides on a founda-
ton of gold metallic kid. Green
stitching decorates the gold and a
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
News of the Douglas League Of Women Voters


rela of polite
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20

wearer walks. Not many houses are
pleats.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20

jade buckle is surrounded with bril-
liants.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20

Dlanatch Telennones-81 and 3
Evening star., 1927-05-05
DEPENDENT OH. ATOCKs.

q Am Con Oilfds. 50 - 81 80
II Ann Maracaibo Co Az 4S AZ
Evening star., 1927-05-05
NEW YORK CURB MARKET
Received by Private Wire Direct to The Star Office

other low-priced members were a half
point and more above the previous
finals.
Motors, mining stocks and some of
the oils shared in the upward move
ment Auburn Auto, after early
strength, encountered realizing sales,
but this was natural, following the
recent sharp advance. Durant held
firm above 10 and Stutz came in for
attention just under the Is level. A
block of 900 shares of Newmont Min
ing changed hands at the opening at
IA, after which smaller amounts were
taken at this price. The demand ap.
parently was based upon expectations
of higher prices in view of the further
price appreciation in other issues of
which the company is a large holder.
Noranda Mines started forward again.
but there appeared to be plenty of
stock for sale around current quota
tions. Standard of Indiana, primarily
distributing company, with enOr-
nous cash resources. was prominent
in the oil group. Pipe line stocks,
however, were favorites, Illinois Pipe
advancing sharply to a new high for
the year and Prairie Pipe gaining a
point to 164. Cities Service common
regained more of the recent loss, but
the demand was not urgent.
Evening star., 1927-05-05
GERMAN BONDS AND STOCKS.

Bid Asked. !
Ger CT (wlnl SIS I914-1S. 10000 100000 |
Hamburg III S pre-war.. 900 500
Evening star., 1927-05-05
BY WILLIAM f. HEFFERNAN.

NEW YORK, May 5.-Public utili-
ties came to the front as favorites on
the Curb Exchange today. The pro-
fessional element had concluded that
it was easier to work for higher prices
than TO bring about real liquidation
by offering prices down, and was dis
posed to follow the market upward so
long as the line of least resistance lay
on the side of advance.
There was nothing new to account
for the buying of utilities and nothing
was needed. On the basis of earnings
alone they appeared attractive in the
present market and responded i'm
mediately once the demand got under
way.
In the case of Commonwealth Power,
which went into new high ground.
there was the added incentive of early
listing on the Stock Exchange United
Gas and Improvement reached it's best
prices for the year. when it changed
hands at 102. Blackstone Valley Gas
& Electric, having absorbed recent
profft-taking, was bid up almost 8
points. American Gas & Electric
gained almost a point, and Middle
West Utilities a like amount. while
Empire Power, Electric Investors and
Evening star., 1927-05-05

NEW YORK, May > (P).--F'rank IL.
Fayant, vice president of Lord & Tay-
lor, has been elected to the advisory
board of the Hartman National Bank.
Evening star., 1927-05-05

Following is a list of bonds and
stocks traded in on the New York
Curb Market today:
Evening star., 1927-05-05
SILVER QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK. May P).-Bar
silver. 56M. Mexican dollars, 42%.
Evening star., 1927-05-05
FEDERAL LAND BANK BONDS

Quoted by Alex Brown & Sons. Closing)
Evening star., 1927-05-05
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.
fouotations furnished by W. B. Hibbs & c
NoniinAl Selling che
NEW YORK, Nav 5 (P)-I

NEW YORK, May 5 CP.-Foreign
exchanges steady. Quotations lin
cents: Great Britain, demand, AS y;
cables, 4857s: 60-day bills on banks,
4S2 1-l6. France. demand, 391A;
cables, 3.917s. Italy, demand, 5.22;
cables, 5.2212
/. Demand-Belgium, 1891; Ger
'many, 1853; Holland. 1899: Norway,
25.83; Sweden, 26.7412; Denmark
26.61 =; Switzerland, 19.23A; Spain,
1861; Greece. 1873; Poland. i1.40;
CZechoslovakia, 2.95; Jugoslavia, I76;
Austria, 14.12h; Rumania, .6312; Ar
Eentina, 11.31k Il; Brazil. 11.8712; Toxic.
47.42; Shanghai, 62.1212; Montreal,
100.1212.