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The Washington times., 1927-01-15
OFFICE
. AFTER DEFEAT

ROCKVILLE. Nd, jan. 15.-
Richard C. Drum.Hunt, OF Beth.
esda, Republican candidate for
county treasurer and defeated by
the Democratic candidate. the late
DR.. John Gardner, by a majority Of
around $500, has served notice on
the county commissioners that he
is entitled to the office for the
four-year term, beginning May /,
for which DIR. Gardner was re-
elected. and plans to take the
necessary steps to assume charge.
It is understood that Mr.. Hunt
claims the office on the theory that
while the law empoweres the coun-
W commissioners to fill a vacancy
in a current term" which they
have done by appointing former
County Commissioner j. Forrest
Walker for the unexpired term OF
DIR. Gardner, which ends May /,
there is no legal provision for an.
pointment for the fun term yet 70
begin and that therefore, he, Is
the candidate who received the
next highest number Of votes 10
DR.. Gardner at the November cleo
ton; automatically becomes en-.
titled to the place.
While It is. understood the com.
missioners are not inclined to re.
gard Mr.. Hunts claim with much
seriousness, they do, it is said. feel
that considerable doubt exists az to
The Washington times., 1927-01-15
c. 0. P. Women
HEAR DAWES

Vice President Charles g. Dawes
and Nicholas Longworth. Speaker
Of the House, addressed the closing
session Of the first conference of the
National Women's Republican Com.
mittee at the Mayflower Hotel yes.
terday.
Both talked along the lines Of
party responsibility. The Vice Presi-
dent discussed the direct primary
from all angles. while the Speaker
defended the two-party system In
politics.
Princess Cantacuzehe, grand.
daughter of General Grant, spoke
on foreign women in politics. com.
pairing their progress with that of
American women In the same line.
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Bis NAVY MEN
IN new FIGHT

A new battle in the Senate be.
tween "Big Navy advocates end
friends Of Coolidge economy" was
assured today when a naval sub.
COMMITTEES of the Appropriations
Committee decided to provide funds
in the $s24.OOO.oOO naval appropria.
ton for the immediate construction
Of three new cruisers.
The Administration won in the
House when the appropriation was
rejected BY a two.vote margin but
the 'Big Navy" group will seek a
reversal Of the decision in the Sen.
ate.
The naval bill probably will reach
the floor of the Senate for debate
early next week. It will provoke
as vigorous clash as occurred in
the House, with the result in
doubt.
The three cruisers which the
Big Navy" men desire built, were
authorized in the Sixty.eighth Con.
gress, following the Washington
Arms Conference.
The Washington times., 1927-01-15
Harry Weller Swallows
Pin in Sudden C,Ouph

Holding a number of pins In his
mouth, which he was using one
by one to fasten papers, Harry
Weller, % years old, employed at
2101 Fifth st. N. W., suddenly
coughed last night and swallowed
one of the pins.
Taken to Sibley Hospital, the pin
was found lodged in his esophagus
and DIR. Samuel M. Becker, Of the
The Washington times., 1927-01-15
THE PRESIDENTS
ENGAGEMENTS

10 q. m.-Members Of the
Minnesota delegation.
lO:l0 a. m.-ROy Howard.
1O:45 a. m.-.Secretary Of the
Treasury and the Postmaster
General.
11:l5 q. m.-Ralph Williams.
1880 q. m. - Representative
Scott Levitt. Of Montana.
11:45 3. m.-H. Adams.
IL nOOn-R eprcsen TIA tive
James F. Parker Of New York.
lZ:lb p. m.-JOhn Joyce BP0d.
ericlk, counsellor OF THE British
Embassy, TO present Lieut.. Col.
J. Seely Clark.
The Washington times., 1927-01-15

their right to appoint for the four
year-term and the legislature now ii
session at Annapolis may have /.
be appealed to.
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hospital staff, succeeded in remov.
ing 1t with q long pair of for
ceps, thereby saving Weller's life.
The Washington times., 1927-01-15

STANLEY e. COMSTOCK
ONE.TIME FIANCE Of Peggy
Hopkins Joyce, Stanley e. Com
stock soon is to marry Connie
Amy, young New York dancer.
according to dispatch from Miami
Beach, Fla.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25

Purils Of tho London elementary schools now havr the use Of traN- cling library of 2,0O0.000 books.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25

same.
 Mr, and Mrs. Eoyal Morse and family spent Thanksgiving with Mr.. and Mrs. A. Record of kcusington.
 Mr. and Mrs. Alfred smith and family or New Britain were the guests CT Mrs. Ida Morse over Th"uksgiying.
 The Pythian Sisters will give q play next Tuesday evening at Con- munjty hall, Dancing will he en- joycd after the play. During the afternoon the Sisters will hold their annual Christmas sale Of foodstuffs and fancy articles in the hall. Carl Lund is enjoying an oxtcnd- cd automobile tour through the west He is accompanied by one of his former classmates at Lehign ] university.
 i Miss Mildred Payne entertained a party of young friends at her home on Wilcox Court Wednesday after noon, the occasion being her sixth birthday. She was pleasantly re. momhcrrd by her many friends. Games were played after which re Treatments were served. Mildred is the daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Payne.
 The Silly Six met Wednesday eve ming at the home of Miss Mar cucrite Bourgeois. Misses Buricl and Thea Johnson were elected to entcr- tain at the next meeting of the club, Guests were present from Hartford. New Britain and Middletown. Professor J. E. Cavclti of Woslcy- an will be the speaker al the Sun day evening service at the Method- i+t church.
 The bowling alleys and the pool rooms at Athletic hall have been opened for the winter season. A team to represent East Berlin in tn" .annual bowling tournament will he chosen
 Tho young son Of Mr. and, Mrs George Shenc WAS painfully burned about the back Wednesday after noon when q pot of hot coffee fell from the stove. He was attended by Dr. T. C. Hodsson.
 X reunion of the Hubbard family was held yesterday al Community hall. \ turkey dinner was served al noon, IS sitting down 10 the ta- hlo. During the afternoon q social time was enjoyed. cards and games being played Members were pres. rnt from Hartford Southington Now Britain and East Berlin.
 Tho Methodist church choir will hold q rehearsal this evening at x o'clock at the church.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25
Recovering Quickly

William Johnson Of Berlin is re- covering from q fractured skull al the New Britain General hospital He was hurt in an automobile aCci- dent in plaiuyille last "Wednesday.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25
SENT ID JAIL FOR
 THEFT 0F A COAT
Norman Dragon, IS, Gets Thirty
 Days Sentence
WANT SPECIAL ELECTION
Numerous Signatures Already Re ported Attached 10 Petition Being tirculatcd-OId Timers Night to Be Hcld-ltcms of Interest.

Normal Dragon. aged IS. oc Springfield, Mass. was sentenced 10 jail for 30 days by Judge William J. Malone in police court this morning charged with theft Of al ovcrcoat owned by William Contrauar,h of iJ Center street.
 Dragon, according 10 the iuforma- tion furnished the court by Prescott ing Attorney James T. MJtner, was introduced 10 Contramarsh on No- Nomher 18th in the lattcr's rooms. He Was cold and hungry anl Con- traWarSh, acting the part Of the host, saw that his guest Sa5 fed. and permitted lEm 10 sleep in his apart ment that night. The next night. however, Dragon waited until Cen tramarsh was asleep and then ne de parted with his hosts olercoat. A complaint was made 10 the police and Dragon was arrested yesterday morning in Springfield. He was brought back 10 this ci'y by Detec- tive Sergeant Daniel McGillicuddy yesterday.
 To Hold "Old Timers Night
 old Timers Night" will be oh- served by Ethan Lodge. No. Q Knights Of pythlas next Thursday evening, December list. A supper will he served at 7;15 p. m. by the Pythian Sisters and the meeting will be called at s o'clock with the old timers in the various chairs. The entertainment will be furnished by the Clements Bureau of Hartford.
 Pequabuck Chapter. K. \. M.
 Pequahuck Chapter. k. \. NJ, will observe Past High Priest night this evening. A supper will be served and will bc followed by tH degree work
 To Petition Special Election
 petition for special election to select a successor 10 the late Mayor John F. Wade for the two-year term which begins the first Monday in January. is now in circulation. according 10 information furnished by several who have already signed tho paDor. The petition is to be pre- scnted under the provisions of the initiative contained in section lq6 of the city charter, which provides for the calling Of special meetings Of the electors for the purpose Of voting by ballot on any proper question. in cluGing the removal from office Of any appointce CT the city council Such q meeting may be called when ever electors to the number or 10 per cent Cf the electors who were entitled 10 vote at the last general city election shall petition that such meeting he called.
 W. Raymond Crumh. a member of the council, was appointed mayor for the balance of the present term by a vote Of the city council at meet ing held November 18th. At that session. however, nothing was said relative to q mayor for the suC- Ccoding two years 10 which the late Mayor Wade was reelected al the city election last October, II is pos sible however that the matter may 1o discussed at the regularly month lr meeting to ho held on Tuesday, December 6, although each council man, when questioned. is non committal.
 Maple Ends Win City Championship
 The Maple End football team now
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25
POLAND EIYING COTTON

Warsaw, Nov. %. R!-poland ob- taincd nearly so per cent of its raw cotton supply from the United States last year and purchased more than four times as much American wool as in 1925. Numa- nia is the principal buyer of Polish textile cNT orts.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25
WAITING AUTO IS
 HIT BY ANOTHER Machine Damaged While Wait
 ing at "One Way Place DRIVER UNDER ARREST
William Jenak, Driver of Machine Which Crashed Into Mitcholi's Car, Placed Under Arrest Today-No New Vault for Town Clerks office

The first accident on the new highway since the establishment of the one way traffic three months ago occurred yesterday at the detour where the new bridge is being con- Structcd. Henry Jenak, aged 13, of iS7 North street. New Britain, crashed into a car that was waiting 10 turn on the side of the road Jonaks car was forced up the en- hankm"nt on the side Of the road and overturned. He received cuts on his scalp and bruises on his chest. Drs. r.. NJ. and M. II. GriSWold Of kensington and was removed to the New Britain General hospital.
 Constable George kanupka re ported this noon that he will place William Jenak under arrest for reckless driving. The parked car was owned by Howard Mitchell of ci7 South Main street, New Britain, and occupied by members of his family. They were badly shaken up.
 The Mitchell car was hit In the rear and body damaged by the i'm pact. The other car was a complete wreck.
 Infant Dies
 Romeo White, the one year old son Of MT. and Mrs. Charles White of East Berlin died yesterday after noon after an illness of week. The funeral was held this morning at the home at 9:30 o'clock and burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
 Mrs. Vok III
 Mrs. Rose Nolz of Lower Lane has been confined to her bed for he last three weeks.
 Visits Parents
 Frank rinchrs Of New York city h's parents, Mir. and Mrs. John Ii7chos of Pennington avenue.
 Fractures Arm
 \. W. Baldwin of Worthington ridge fractured his arm Tuesday while cranking his car The crank slipped and struck MT. Baldwin's arm above the wrist, breaking the bone.
 Critical Condition
 Mrs. r. Manz, who resides at the home of her dauG Ghter, Mrs. William Sheldon of Pennington avenue, is reported as being in a critical con- dition.
 Vault Repaired
 Despite the general idea that a new vault will be installed in the office of Town Clerk Arthur l.. Woodruff, it has been found un- necessary to go to this expense by an expert safe man from New Ha- ven. New handles and locks will be installed this week and a new com bination will be inserted on the main door of the vault. With the ad- lion of the new parts the vault l be in first class condition. Car nters have repaired the damage done to the doors and windows by the burglars, and, with the vault re- paired. all signs O. the break last week will be removed. No clues have been found 10 the robbers.
 The inner door of the vault was thought 10 be ruined because the burglars had dented it in their at
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25

Score at half time. Bristol 7.. haoeys 10: referee, Waters; time. two twenty minute periods.
 Held On Fraud Check Charxe
 Robert prattenberg Of Sixth street, East Bristol, was arrested this morning by the local police on charge of obtaining goods under false pretenses. It Is alleged that on November 1e, he issued a fraudu- lent check in amount S1lTo on a New Britain bank in payment of goods obtained from a North Main street merchant.
 Two Injured in Crash
 Charles Lovely and Parish Shade Of loS South Elm street, were pain
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New Britain herald., 1927-11-25
B"woaoc Master III

Jack Malarncy, baggage master at the Berlin depot for the last 20 years, is i'll at his home in New Britain. He is suffering from pucu- mOui1
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25
Quiet Thank giving

The people of Berlin spent Thanksgiving day in quiet man her, most of them entertaining friends and relatives. The stormy weather kept most Of the people
New Britain herald., 1927-11-25

Newspapers numbering 2190 are published in Great Britain and Ire land.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-16
75 CHILDREN RESCUED
 AT MERCY ACADEMY
Nuns Save Pupils When Fire Breaks Out in
 Their Dormitory

Grand Rapids. Mich. Nov. 1G tiP) - Seventy-five children We're rescued within five minutes after fire broke out in the main building Of Mt Mercy Academy early today.
 Awakened by smoke, Sister Leone cried an alarm and led 42 other nuns to the children's dormitories on the top floor.
 Thirty babies, asleep in their cribs, were gathered into the arms of 30 nuns. The other nuns reused the older children and marched them. without confusion, down a stairway. They were taken in their night clothes 10 an adjoining build ing.
 The nuns were sleeping on the first floor when the cry of Fire" rang out. They rushed promptly 10 the rescue Of the children.
 Originating in the basement from defective wiring. the fire caused s15,o00 damage before il was brought under control at 2. m.
 Many prized possessions Of the academy, including a gold harp, val ucd at s2,500, were destroyed.
 The academy is one Of the city $ oldest institutions. IL stands on a high hill overlooking the city, just off West Branch street
New Britain herald., 1927-11-16
DISORDERS BLOCK
 HOUSE OF COMMONS
Today's Session Is Twice Or
 dered Suspended
UNEMPLOYMENT SITUATION
Disorders Accompany Debate on La bor Motion For Vote of Ccneurr of Baldwin Govt. for Alleged Neglect. -Dcbatc is Acrimonious,

London, Nov. l6 LPD - Renewed disorder late today caused a second adjournment of the house Of com- mons seven minutes after the house had been called to order following a temporary suspension earlier in the afternoon
 Tn" disorders accom- panied debate on a labor motion for vote Of cen sure of the Baldwin government for neglect Of the unemployment and coal problems, the labor members demanding that Premier Baldwin himself answer the charges Of neglect presented by Ramsay Mac Donald.
 The opening tumult followed a lengthy address by Ramsay Mac Donald. the former premier and la bor leader, who introduced the mo- ton Of censure. When Sir Philip Cunliffe Lister president of the board of trade. rose to reply, the opposition would not hear him.
 Shouts of Baldwin" and "the prime minister" sounded through the house and the tumult was so loud that Cunliifc Lister was unable to begin his speech. The speaker thereupon remarked that he was under the impression that the pro pononts of the Censure motion want ed a reply but there were cries to this or:
 "Ycs. But We want a responsible minister"
 The speaker then refused to con- sent to q proposal by David Kirk wood. laborite. that a motion be presented asking that Cunliffe Lis ter not he heard. The speakers threat to adjourn the house if the disorder persisted was unavaillng and when there were renewed cries for Premier Baldwin as the presi- dent of the board of trade again rose. the speaker suspended the sit ting.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-16
Duchess TeM Bridgeport Court Duke Beat Her luith Back ofChair
 When %e Spokeof Other Woman
Former Miss Elsie Moore, Who Returned to This Coun- try After 17 Years Wedlock In Italy. Testifes In
 Suit for Divorce-Chauffeur Called to Stand

Bridgeport. Nov. 1s P-Taking the stand in superior court in her own behalf today Duchess Elsie Moore Torlonia testified to the al- legged inlidelity on the part of Duke Marlno Torlonia which led her to seek divorce from him. The alleg- ed relationship of the duke and Marie Lorenzino, the financial and domestic relations between the duke and the duchess and the conditions of the duchess entry 10 the United states all received attention in both direct and cross examination.
 The testimony of the duchess was preceded by the introduction Of two dispositions, one by her chauffeur, Aldo Fava. and another by SETS monde Chigi. son of Prince Chigl, and distant relative of the duke.
 Chauffeur Tcstiflcs
 The deposition Of the chauffeur told how he followed Duke Torlonia and his alleged inamorata, Maria lorenzino, to the apartment of the latter, watched them enter and ob- served that they remained there all night.
 In consequence Of this informa- ton. Duchess Torlona testified. she taxed her husband with infdelity after having paid a visit herself to Miss T.orenzino.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-16
ZOO AUTOS DESTROYED
 IN WAREHOUSE BLAZE
New York Fire Does Dam. age Estimated at More
 Than S3,0O0,OOO

New York, Nov. is (UP)-Seven hundred new automobiles valued at sS,000,000 were destroyed in | fire at a warehouse between 59th ana t0th streets at Twelfth avenue to- day.
 The fire spread rapidly through the four stories and throughout the building which covered nearly an entire block. Half of the city's fire fighting equipment joined in putting out the fire.
 The fire was believed 10 have been caused by an explosion of gasoline.
 Because Of the terrific explosion which preceded the burst of flameS it was difficult for the first flremeu who arrived to approach the wa ter hydrants without gas masks. because of the intense heat and smoke.
 Louis Buto, watchman. staggered out of the building and was rushed to Roosevelt hospital where 1t was said he was badly burned,
 When the third alarm was sent in all fire apparatus between f'ul. ton street and 125th street and all the fire boats in the North river answered the call. Reserves from six police preiincts handled the crowds.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-16
NEENAN SEEKS HONE
 CONVEYED TO SISTER
Files Suit Against Brother for Spring Street
 House

The alleged failure Of the ad- of an estate 10 turn ever property which, according to a claim, is rightfully that Of James A. Neenan, has led the latter to bring suit against his brother, John J. Nrcnan, administrator Of the estate Of Nora x. Neenan. Ed ward A. Mag is counsel for the plaintiff and Constable Frank Clynes served the papers.
 The plaintiff, James Neenan. states that on November 6, 1906. he conveyed property on Spring street to Nora Neenan, his sister, the agreement being that it should be held in trust by her and that she should turn over the property to anyone he should specify if he desired it to be sold. and that. nt any rate. she should hold it sub jecL 10 his demand.
 It Is stated that Nora Ncenan never paid anything for the deed of conveyance and that the plain tiff never had any intention Of con Veying the property as q gift or ad- vancenent or of giving it to her free. The plaintiff states that he occupied the premises previous to the conveyance and that he has continued to do so since that time, paying all taxes and other expenses incurred by the property, including
New Britain herald., 1927-11-16
CHARGE MAN 'S0LD'
 WIFE FOR $Io,Oo0
Defendant Tells Court He Signed Document
 as a Joke

Mi1dletoWn, Nov. 1G [Pl-As the action of Josiah E. Stocking of Rocky Hill who is suing William Suda of Essex, for s10o,o00 the value of Mrs. Stockings affections as set in the papers alleging aliena- ton of this affection. got under way in superior court today, document was offered in which Stocking was represented as giving up his wife to Suda for S1o,0u0.
 The document was read before Judge Allyn l.. Brown and a jury. and was as follows:
 q promise to give up all claims on my wife, Mabel P. Stocking, to William Suda, for the sum of s1o.- OoO."
 Stocking who is II. signed the document on October 23. 1925.
 Stocking as a witness said he sign ed the paper as a joke. A previous suit was settled when Stocking re- ceived an automobile from Suda sev- eral months ago.
 In 1926 Stocking advertised in a matrimonial agency paper for a wife while he was yet married but he claims his wife knew all about it.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-16
GEORGE NAILS. IVALIS' OFFER HOLDS; J0BLESS, NOT WORRIED
Skeptic Says Challenge to Priest Will Not Be
 Withdrawn

George 1valis who forfeited his soda fountain Job through his dis pute with d Waterbury clergyman on the latter's claim that he can raise bread through prayer and without yeast today claims a clear cut victory and will allow his offer of s20o to anyone who can accom- plish the feat to stand.
 Ivahs had questioned the power of Rev. John x. Geretheou of the Greek Orthodox church in Water bury 10 perform the feat, and when it was apparently done before his eyes, the soda fountain employe who had made a study of chemistry charged fraud and offered S200 to the clergyman if he would perform the act before three chemists. For several days the offer was standing without reply and yesterday the Waterbury church leaders announc- cd they would ignore 1valis and his wager.
 Today. the erstwhile dispenser of soft drinks issued the following statement:
 Having seen in the press that Father Gerotheou and his flock have refused 10 put supernaturalism to the test, did not go to Waterbury.
 Losing my job is the least of my worries. I am glad to have been instrumental in exposing their superstitious practices as I said .he laws Of nature cannot be suspended by faith.
 Should Father Gerotheou or any other priest with an idea of dealing with the supernatural pluck up suf ,icient courage to submit their courage 10 submit their claims to Investigators I shall put up the $20O 10 be paid to any miracle worker. My offer still holds.
 Tt is shameful that such fraud should be perpetrated in the name of religions upon innocent and un- suspectlng persons. It shall be my purpose henccforth as far as pos sible to cnlighten my fellowmen concerning the truth of science, which can always be tested"