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New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
TO GIVE COLONIAL PAGEANT
Stanley Memorial Club to Harkcn Back to Washington's Days in Friday Session.

\ Colonial pageant will be pre- sonted at the Stanley Memorial church tomorrow evening under the auspices of the Mons club. The following young people under the di rection Of Mrs. Charles Galdden, will take part: Roberta Crocker, Anantha Crocker. Ruth Carlson, Violet Hedwali, May Lyons, Mabel krepshen, Earl. John and Fred Yea mans, and Ernest Johnson.
 The program follows; Sketch What About the Flag" Gin two acts> by Miss sophony Wealthyanne Stoopendyke. Mrs. Betsy Ross and General Washington.
 Court scene: Piano selection. "Gitana" by Roxalinda Brewster. Recitation, Out 10 Old Aunt Marys" by Hezekiah and Azariah Jenkins. Piano selection My Heart at thy Sweet Voice." Miss Fairy Featherwcight. Recitation. Betsy Ann's Bonnet" by Patience Baxter. Piano selection, The Music Box" by kesiah Comfort.
 Court dance by eight young peo- pie. Patience Baxter will play on the spinet. Recitation "The Min net" The Colonial minuet. follow ed by a fairy scene.
 A social time will follow the pro- gram. Refreshments will be served. The affair Is open 10 the public.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
LAPS PROTEST IN
 SACC0-Y 0-YANZETTI CASE
Black League Files Objection With American Embassy - Two
 Delegates Arrested

Tokyo. March 17 Pl-A committee Of 20 members Of the Black league today visited Eugene II. Doorman, second secretary at the American embassy, with regard to a protest against the execution of Sacco and Nanzetti. under sentence of death in Massa chusetts. Charles MacVeayh, the ambassador, was not present.
 The interview was carried out Tn orderly fashion. Mr. Doorman in- formed the committee that the pro- per course for any protest to come was through the foreign office, whereupon the Black lcaguers de- parted. The police subsequently, ar rested two leaders of the committee.
 Special police were placed about the embassy last Sunday following q visit of the committee to make the protest. Only a Japanese clerk was present. however, and the con- mlttee announced that it would re- turn later and see Mir. MacNeash,
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
CIVIL SUITS RECORDED

ACtion for Sl3 3o damages has been brought by the United Milk O., through Huneerford X SaXe, against Raymond Niedzewslli. The writ Is returnabla in the city court the first Monday of April. Constable John Kccor served the papers.
 The Universal Coal and Wood Co. through Nair x Nair, has brought an acton for Sl50 damages against F. Eavagli. The writ is returnable in the city court the fourth Monday Of March. Deputy Sheriff Martin H. HorWitz served the papers and at tached Q store on Hartford avenue owned by the defendant.
 Louis Geno of New London has brought suit for $75 damages against J. r. Pcrritt also of New London. who is working on a construction job in this city. The writ is return able before <. Victor Prince, justice of the peace in New London, on April s at D. m. Constable Recor performed service.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
City Advertisement
ADVERTISEMENT
 FOR

New Doors on No. 1 Fire station and New Floor in No. 5 Fire Station.
 Public notice Is hereby given that sealed proposals for furnishing labor and material necessary for putting new doors on No. Fire Station on Commercial Street and laying new floors in No. Fire Station on East Street will be received by the Board | of Fire Commissioners. Mir. c. J. 'Dehm. Chairman. opened and pub ] icly read at the office of the Board. New Britain. Conn.,, on March 20, t927. at eight p. m.
 No bids will be considered unless accompanied by certified check to he order of the Board of Fire Com nissioners of the City of New Brit ain. Conn.,, in the amount of ten t10%o) per cent of tho bid or a bid pond in like amount binding the bidder to execute contract If awarded to him.
 Specifications for the work to be Plone can be secured from Chief fNilliam J. Noble at Fire Head Quarters.
 The right Is reserved to accept or eject any or all proposals. By order of
 THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS Thomas J. Meskill,
 Clerk.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
More Facts Uncovered
 In Dudley Death Case

Meriden, Conn.,. March l7 Pl- 1nformation which is said 10 have some bearing upon the acquaintance of Fred w. Edcl, who is held in New Haven jail charged with the mur- der of John ,Mastriano, Jr., with David Dudley, ,1r,, whose body was found at Highland Station Is said 10 have been given by an employe on tho Middletown- Meriden trolley line who claims that he had Edel on his car one day last October car rying him from Lambs Crossing in- tos Meriden and again within a few days of that time from Highland Station into Meriden.
 Coroner Lowdes A. Smith of Mid dletown declined to comment on the reported new evidence. Lambs Crossing, where Edel is said to have boarded the car on one occasion is within a few hundred yards of the spot where Dudley's body was found on March ? after lying beneath some branches from Hemlock tree since last October.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
Love Cult Couple Are
 Held for High Court

Oakland. Cal. March 17 Pl-Miss Erma Gibb. "Ermengarde," Of the Sacred Order of the White Brother hood, alleged love cult, and Russell Alley. Omar Of the order, were bound over to superior court yester- day after a hearing In juvenile court on charge of contributing to the delinquency of minor.
 Miss Caroline Merwin, 1s whose mother caused raid on the cult headquarters. testified regarding her initiation into the cult. when she alleged intimacies with Lloyd Alley, "Omar's" 15-year- old son.
 Miss Merwin testified her 'vibra- tion robes" at her initiation last No- vemher were quite scant." She said the initiation was held at Russel Alleys apartment, with Lloyd Alley present.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
City Items

A son was born at New Britain General hospital today to Mir. and Mrs. William Jurgen of 169 Linwool street.
 A son was born at New Britain General hospital last evening to MT. and Mrs. Frederick Rittner of 354 Church street.
 A daughter was born to Mir. and Mrs. Walter Ickrath of a5l Linwood street at New Britain General hos pital last evening.
 Laurel Court, 0. os A.. will meet Friday at Masonic hall. The social will begin at 2;3n. supper at G:30 and regular meeting at 7:45 o'clock followed by initiation.
 Edward LaHar is recovering from a minor operation at his homo on Cedar street.
 Mrs. William Broadley, formerly of this city, is visiting her son. Walter Broadley of II Madison street.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
Autos and Ammunition
 Seized at New Orleans

New Orleans, March 17 F}-Three men were arrested. a fleet 0, eleven automobiles seized and 25,000 rounds of pistol ammunition conflscated fo- day by federal narcotic agents in the roundup of a ring with which un- dercorer men had arranged for the purchase of s62, 800 worth of mar cotics.
 Agents expressed the belief that they had broken up one of the largest narcotic distributing rings in the country.
 The trap was sprung with the ar rest oe August Scontrino after un- dercover men had arranged for the large purchase.
 Previously they had bought two ounces from hirn at $500 an ounce as a preliminary to the larger pur- chase. under the pretext that the samples wera to be submitted to a chemical test.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
AMRITA ISLAND IS GIVEN ID HARVARD Noted Handicapped Acres to Be
 Used for Education

Bourne, Mass. March T. R-Am- rita Island. whose 5 landscaped acres lie in the warm waters of Buz- zards Bay, passed 10 the president and fellows of Harvard college for the education of youth today by the death of Mrs, Esther Minerva BaX- endale. Once q school teacher. Mrs. Baxendale with her late husband. Thomas A. BaNendale. made a for tune in the shoe business in Brock ton.
 For number Of years she had conducted a series of summer lec- lures on the island to which such famous men as President 4. Law renee Lowell of Harvard came. Last September she wrote. When ] re- fleet on the benefits Of the Lowell in- stitute tof Boston). planned by it's donor. John Lowell. and all its re- suits for the instruction of the pub- lie. I can but hope that the humble plans of Mir. Baxcndale and myself may radiate for lasting and increas- ing good from this. our much below ed island Of Amrita.'
 Mrs. BaNendtle was born more than so years ago in what is now Brockton. She was graduated from Bridgewater normal school and taught school for several years. In 1871 shc married Mir. BaNendale. d native Of Blackburn, England, who invented the box toe for shoes. She managed the office and the factory until they retired in the ninetics, From that time 10 the death Of Mr. BaXendale in 1910, they spent their winters in travel. Beside the island, all her personal estate and holdings in Brockton pass to Harvard col- lege under the terms of her will.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
Mothers Beat Up
 Suspected Kidnapper

New York. March r LPl-Angry mothers beat Henry Garrett. Q 5o- year-od baker, in East S1st street today when he is alleged to have attempted 10 kidnap 1o-year-old Doris Cronin. Timely arrival of the police saved him from serious in jury.
 4 woman's screams, as she saw the. .man leading the girl down the street attIacted her neighbors. Soon the street was filled with angry, shrieking women. They tore Gar gett's clothes, and struck him on the head and body with their fists,
 Garrett denied he was attempting 10 kidnap the child. He said that he had merely offered her some candy.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
HIGHER PRICES IN
 MANY GOOD ISSUES
Selling However, Is Felt in Some Stocks
Y the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
 New York, March II Ma ior speculative interest in today's mar ket was again on the upside al though occasional selling squalls sct In motion by bear traders had q temporarily unsettling effect. AS in most recent sessions, the up ward movement was led by the high priced industrials and rails popularly referred 10 as the "hlue chips" by professional traders, So- called commission house buying was only moderate in character.
 The proposed recapitalization Of the National Lead company to per init the distribution of a stock divi- dend revived interest in that and other high priced securities Of companies with large undivided surpluses. National Lead scared nearly 10 points to a record high for all time at 196 1-2. following the publication Of the annual re- port showing ss5.33 earned on the common stock last year. as agains. sl417 the year before. |. $. Steel common, General Motors and Du- Pont all reached new high ground. but American Telephone sold off sharply from it's early high on Of iicial denial of stock dividend ru- morS.
 Several stocks were freely liqu dated for individual reasons. Sugars for example, lost ground in sympa- thy with lower commo odity prices. Cluett Peabody broke almost six points on the withdrawal of inter ests long identified with the com pany. and the announcement that recent changes in styles of collars had hurt the business. Florida bank troubles were held partly re- sponsible for the fourth liquidation of Southern Diaries issues. which touched record low figures.
 Despite these and other draw backs. operations for the rise were confidently conducted in scores of other issues, but buying was con- ccntratel largely on those with large current earnings and excel- lent prospects. Speculation among the lower priced issues was most active in American Chicle. Union Bag and Paper and Foundation company.
 Rails displayed firm undertone with Lackawanna. Pittsburgh and West Virginia. Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific preferred on the forefront of the advance.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
R0IARIANS DANCE TO
 ST. PATRICK'S MEMORY
Ircland'S Patron IIonorcd By Civic Club and Hospital Nurses
 A, Noon

A day luncheon dance at q civic club meeting was the innova- ton introduced by the Rotary club today in honor of St. PatriCks day. II was the regular Rotary club meeting and was in charge ot Steve Eobb. Mr. Robb introduced a ,St. Patricks day program for two req sons. He explained first that it was in celebration of the day itself and also because he felt like honoriug St. Patrick because the patron saint of Ireland was originally q Scotch man.
 The luncheon tables were decor atei with green, and were further beau'ilied by the presence Of 25 or 30 nurses from the training school of the New Britain General hospital
 The club officers, President A. F Corbin, Vice President A. II. Scott, Treasurer A. A. Mills, Secretary Lambert O. Lord and Sergeant-at- Arms Howard sherman were dec oratcd with shamrocks and green noclkties by Miss Maude F. Traver. dircctress of nurses, and Miss Anna Eaiune. one of the pupil nurses.
 Mir. Rohb read a toast 10 St. Pat rick. Ben Parker's orchestra played medley of Irish airs. John J. Kin iry sang "Whero the River shannon Flows, When Irish Eyes Are Smil- ing and Mother Machrce."
 After the solos the tables were cleared away and tho Eotarians and their guests danced to strains of Irish melodies.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
Connecticut Apple Men
 Lose Out on Biz Deal

State Capitol. Hartford. March l1 P>--How apple growers of Connecti- cut three weeks ago missed a. sale of 1S.000 barrels of their product to Germany, selling only 12,000 out of a possible 30,000 was told to the members of the Farmers association of the general assembly at the state capitol today by Senator Elijah Rogers of Southington. one of the leading fruit growers Of the state.
 Senator Rogers related the failure of the Connecticut growers to meet the high standards set by the foreign buyers to illustrate the importance of a new grading law which is now be- for the general assembly and which had been mentioned by Commis- sioner of Agriculture Phi,o T. platt who was addressing the Farmers as- sociation.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
Another Canal Must Be
 Built to Handle Traffic

New York, March r Up)- Business in the Panama Canal is now so great that within the next two or three years the United states may have 10 take steps to build the proposed canal through Mica ragua. Dwight r. Davis. secretary of war; said today before sailing on the Porto Rico liner Coamo for the Caribbean.
 He said the principal reason for his trip was 10 inspect he Panama Canal. He also will inspect United States possessions and protectoratcs in the Caribbean. including Porto Rico, Santo Domingo and IEayti,
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
Westerly's Zoning Act
 Now to Be Repealed

Westerly, R. l., March r P-- Westerly's zoninE act. over which there has been considerable contro- versy, will remain op the statute books. At a special town meeting last night, 1t was voted 547 to 494 to keep the act as it stands in the book of town laws.
 During the meeting, the explosion of powder used by a news photo- grapher in taking a flashlight blew plaster from the walls and caused considerable excitement among those present.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
Pennsylvania Road Owns
 Much of Norfolk, Western

New York, March r Rt-The Pennsylvania railroad now owns approximately 45 per cent Of the combined common and preferred stocks of the Norfolk and Western railroad, 1t was reported In Wall Street today. During 1926. the Pennsylvania bought slightly more than s1S,ooo,ooo par value of Nor folk and Western common. giving it approximately s62,7oo.ooo of s139 57c,7o0 outstanding, and increased it's holdings of preferred $467.o00 to sl1,oc5,0 900 Of q total issue of s22.- 99o.3Oo. The Pennsylvania sold all it's South Pacific common last year, amounting to s2,S93,S0o par value.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
AUTO WHEELS PASS :. OVER SMALL CHILD
Antoinette Urban, Aged 4, Run
 Down Yesterday; in Hospital

Antoinette Urban, aged {. of 2l9 Washington street. had a fortunate escape from serious injury about 3:3o o'clock yesterday afternoon when the two left wheels of an au- tomobile truck passed over her and at about the same time, Elsie Roth well, aged 12, of 22 Day street. was knocked down on East street by an automobile which was going at the approximate rate of g miles an hour. Both girls were taken 10 New Britain General hospital.
 Captain Kelly received infornla- ton that the Urban child had been taken to the hospital and he detailed Detective Sergeant McCue to investi- gate. At the child's home informa- ton as to the identity of the truck driver was not available. but Paul Bartus of 34 Silver street, an en- Go. of Commercial street said he saw the child in the road and the truck driver had not stopped.
 Sebastian Coccomo Qf 26 Franklin street. driving a truck owned by Joseph Pavano of 60 Lafayette street, was found to have been at the. wheel when the vehicle struck the child but he satisfied Sergeant McCue that he had no Knowledge of the accident and so he was not held.
 The Rothwell girl was struck by 3. car driven by Julian H. Schmid of 245 Stanley street. who reported to the police that a boy chased the girl into the street and he could not avoid striking her as she ran in front of his machine. He stopped within feet and Dr. P. ". Fox, who was driving away from the curb, advised that the gir. be taken 10 the hospital. After doing so. Mir. Schmid went to her parents home but nobody was about. Then he went to police headquarters to make a report of the accident.
 At the hospital today 1t was said that the Urban girl spent a restless night but her injuries are not re- garded as serious. The Rothwell girl spent a comfortable night. Both will leave tho hospital shortly, 1t is expected,
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
WoU Street Briefs

Youngstown Sheet and Tube earn cd S1f%2 share on the common stock in l92G against s12.SS a share ln 19@5.
 Common stock Of Standard Gas and Electric was placed on an an- ndal dividend basis of S350 a share with a quarterly disbursement Of N7 l-9 cents, payable April o5 to holdors Of record March S1.
 Net profit of the Symington com pany In 1926 declined 10 s4lS.449 from Si>6,oi4 the year before.
 F, 1T. Macy declared an initial dividend of S1.25 a share on the common stock. payable March 16 10 holders Of record April oH. Net sales for the year ended January % were S'5,ijo.5i5 against G6,5U5.45S.
 Sharp division of opinion aevolop- td yesterday among three syndicatcs which jointly owned $a,145.Ou0 city Of Miami improvement bonds, as to whether this was a favorable time 10 sell in" securities. As result one group headed by Lehman brothers, owning $2,232, ,0oo Of the bonds. de- elded 10 offer them at once on q 3.Nb per cent basis. No time has b''a sci for the offerings by the other two groups headed by B. J. Van ln-on and Co. and kountzc brothers.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
Delegation Will Attend
 Ramon De Valera Lecture

\ delegation from this city will attend a reception in honor of Ramon DeValcra's second visit to March 22. at Bucking- ham hall. Waterbury. William Bo- land of 213 Burritt street, Patrick C. Nolan of 27s Washington street and Martin J. Kelly of c7 Gilbert street are members of a commit tee to arrange transportation, and will function up to March 20.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
Movie Actress Visits
 Her Former Home Here

Miss Clara k. Taylor, a New Brit ain actress who is in the movies. is stopping at the Burritt hotel Miss Taylor is q daughter of tho lase Mr. and Mrs, Alfred klunker of Colum- hia street. Before her marriage to Charles Taylor from whom she re- contly obtained divorce, she was Clara kiunker. Nr. Taylor now is in California. He also formerly ly- td in New Britain.
 Miss Taylor has been with the Paramount Co, at the studio on Long Island, This concern recently closed up its studio there and is moving to California. Miss Taylor came to New Britain before going 10 Hollywood.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
Mad Butcher" Murderer
 Attempts Jail Break

Rochester, x. Y, March 17 UP) An attempted jail break by Harry Gordon, the mad butcher" and other prisoners was believed frus- tratcd today when under Sheriff William C. Stallknccht and Chief bars in the Monroe county jail sawed through and others tempered with.
 By saving two more bars the prisoners would have been able to gain entrance to an alley, leading to q rear window of the jail.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
TELkE OUT OF JAIL

Charles Tclke of Belden street, who was sentenced 10 Jail for 40 days on February H5 on the charge of breach or tho peace. was releas. cd on orders Of Judge w. C. Hum gerford who suspended the balance of the sentence and placed Telke on probation for six months. Telke was arrested after he attempted suicide by inhalins gas at his home while telling his wife gas was better than moonshine.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
ADJUSTMENT BOARD WILL
 LEAVE GAS STATION CASE
standard oil Go. Appeals From Ruling Denying Permit at
 Franklin Sq. and Pearl st.

The Standard Oil Go. has retain ed Attorney Donald Gaffnoy 10 carry an appeal to the board Of adjustment from a ruling by Build ing Inspector A. x. Rutherford de- nying that company q permit for a gasoline filling station at the northeast corner of Franklin square and Pearl street. The inspector claims no such building may be placed within 900 feet of a church school or hospital in an industrial district, bur the appellant contends that an industrial zone being the area of least restriction. is intend ed to embrace all the privileges of the others. The appeal will he heard at the April meeting of the board
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
WOODS LEAVES HOSIERY co.
Assistant to Treasurer of Corpora ton Resigns Position After Two Years Service in This City.

Herbert s. Woods. for the past two years assistant to the treasurer Of the American Hosiery Co, has resigned his position and has severed hlS connection with the concern. MT. NooIs came here two years ago rom Washington. D. C., where he was competed with the |. $. ship nlns board. While with the ship. ping board he was located in Wash ington for five years and in Phlla. de!phla for two years. He has not divulged his future plans.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
Would Extend Public
 Control in Boston

Boston, March r P'-The public control act of the Boston elevated railway would be extended 25 more years from 1928 with a reduction of one-hals per cent in the common stock dividend by bill accepted by the legislative committees on metro politan affairs and street railways in executive session today.
 Dividends on common stock would be reduced to F per cent while pre- terred stocks. now bearing seven and eight per cent, would be exchanged for debenture 40-year bonds bearing 4h per cent interest. The committee majority estimates this would result in an annual saving Of sl,061,S12. It was understood that eight members of the two committees dissented.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
Clergyman Fined for
 Drive on Magazines

Long Beach Cal. March T. P- Dr. Adolph Englehart was in jail here today while police were investi- gating the pastors divine healing practices a the First Christian Church of Divine Healing. Engle- hart was taken in custody upon al- vile. Cal, that the pastor had aienated the affections of Mrs. Crowley.
 Both Mrs. Crowley and Mrs. En- glehart the pastors wife. denied any irregularities In the conduct of the cleric's affairs or in the formers re-
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
Many Women Attending
 Hearing on Jury Bill

State Capitol. Hartford. March 17 R-The hall of the house was filled with women this afternoon at the hearing on the two women jury service bills before the judiciary committee. When the hearing start ed more than hundred women were present and an equal number came in while the discussion of the measures was in progress.
 4 list Of 21 states where women committee. Proponents of the bill sponsored by the Connecticut league of women voters had nearly 20 per sons to speak in it's favor.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
SCALDED TO DEATH
Twenty Months Old Bridgeport Boy Fatally Injured as Mother At tends Funeral

Bridgeport, March i1--Charlcs Farrell, 20 months old son of Mrs. Marion Farrell of this city was scalded to death by boiling water during the mothers absence from home last evening.
 Mrs. Farrell. who was attending d funeral service, left her II year old daughter Louise in care of the baby The baby pulled a kettle of water from the stove, spilling ifs contents upon himself and died in St. Vincent hospital from burns.