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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-14
A. 6. Crusberg President
Of South School Assn

EX-Councilman Arthur G. Crus-
berg was elected president of the
Levi O. Smith school Parents and
Teachers association at the annual
meeting held in the school auditori-
UNI Thursday evening.
Officers serving with him during
the next year will be Olaf Ander-
son, president. and Gladys
Clark, secretary. An excellent mu-
steal program was rendered The
feature Of the evening was a talk
on religious education in the school
by William e. Fay WHO has char;e'
of this work.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-14
CONSIDER INSURANCE

The special committee on the fire
insurance check-up met last evening
at City hall. Councilman w. D.
Boyle presiding. and examined poll
cies in force in some of the NUM-
cipal departments. comparing them
with the statements provided by To-
cal agents. The committee had a
report from Thomas Under, APP
praisal engineer. relative to values
of city owned property. this state
ment having been requested SO it
could be used in the check-up.
The committee will meet Monday
evening ut O'Clock to continue the
work. and at later meeting. school
department insurance will he taken
up.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-14
German Whiskey
Price Steadied

The price Of German whiskey Is
about the one thing which isn't 60
ing up.
The financial committee Of the
Federal Economic council has re-
jected a proposal to increase the
excise tax on "Brantwein" from
SIT to $24 gallon. because It
feared such a big falling off in
whiskey consumption that the net
return from higher tax would be
lower than the present.
Even the existing tax, the Coun-
Gil reported, is high enough to make
moonshining profitable, although
no German distilleries have sue
ceeded In initiating Scotch. Irish
or American whiskey. A bottle Of
Scotch retails from 81 to 50 be-
cause of the high tariff while a
liter bottle Of English gin sells for
Sc and up.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-14
Hyde Park Bird
Census Is Made


| Bird life in Hyde Park and Ken
sington Gardens. London fluctuates
with the weather.
Normally. there are $3.50 birds
in the parks. 1t is reckoned by Z.
NJ. Nicholson, an Oxford student,
who is the first person to complete
a bird census in these tracts.
Nicholson, encouraged by his sue
cess here, has begun a census at
Oxford.
The Hyde Park -Kensington Gar
dcns birds were counted four
times. According to the census
the birds consisted of 1865 spar
rows, l73 starlings, 2s9 black head
ed seagulls. 241 wood pigeons, 24O
mallards, - titmice, and Is little
moor hens.
Nicholson began his census in
November. Two months afterward.
when another census was taken.
after a spell OF cold weather. the
number was eight less. But after r.
month of wet weather, it fell by
1900. When the weather improved
the original number was restored.
Nicholson says years will be re-
quired to complete the bird census
in Oxford and vicinity.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-14
Aged French Marguise
Knew Louis XV's Cr>ny

The acquaintance of small girl
with an old man spans a century
and a half Of history.
The venerable Marquisc de Cas-
tellane. mother Of Count Boni de
Castellane, was the little girl
Years ago she was acquainted with
the Marquis Of Laigle, who died in
1860 at the age of 102.
Once at a garden party he said
to the child, when you are old
don't forget that you met a man
who hunted and played cards with
Louis the Fifteenth"
Louis XIV died in 1774, before
the American Revolution, but to-
day in Paris salons the Marquise
de Castellone is sometimes heard
to remark, "A friend of Louis XIV
once told me SO and So"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-14
Parisiane ralk At
COlGrel Umbrellas

Light pink and vivid purple hats
caught on with certain vivacious ele-
ments OF Paris male population but
an umbrella maker who tried to sell
them colored rain sticks had his
trouble for his pains. No one bought
and he is having 4 large supply dyed
to q sober black.
Early season prediction that brill
liant coloring would mark male
clothing for the year have been real
lied only in part. "Sardinc blue"
Il rather bright effect, and several
more or less intensive browns and
mauvcs found q good many buyers.
But few persons INDUCED in the
pinks. puppies or other more vivid
colors.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-14
Cost Dearly To Be
Railroad "Gcntlenlan"

Patrons of British railways who
ride first-class are compelled to pay
the government per cent tax on
their tickets for the privilege of be-
ing rated as "ladies and gentlemen"
British railways tried to get
Churchill to abolish this tax in the
current budget, but he refused to
do SO. as he needed the ralf million
pounds it yields annually.
The tax on a first-class traveller
from London to Edinburgh is four
shillings. and another shilling is
added II the passenger takes :. steep
er.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-14

intended to take the sting out OF
gossip. make 1t easy to borrow a
cup Of sugar and arrange for the
exchange Of courtesies.
People in France OCCUPY the
same living quarters for long pc
RODS. The normal lease is for nine
years subject to cancellation every
three years. Therefore when
neighbors quarrel, feuds develop.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-14
AMATEUR Fighters
gain POPULARITY
''Simon Pure" Bouts Preferred
to Professional Shows

Promoters of professional fight
have become convinced Throughout,
the state Of Connecticut that the
amateur fight tournaments have
supplanted in popularity and draw
ing power the professional sport
with very few exceptions
This belief is borne out by the
decline of the professional and the
rise of the amateur sport in all
parts of the state during the past
two years. Everywhere the same
report Is made that professional
fights are meeting with cold Shout
ders while the amateur tournaments
are being attended. with very few
exceptions by capacity audiences.
This condition does not exist
alone in New Britain, but it applies
to almost every center in the state
in which interest in the art OF hit,
dodge and get away produces
groups Of fight fans. Only in cases
where a promoter undertakes to
show one of the leading fighters in
the country under the attendant
heavy expenses. can the clubs
which promote fistic sports hope to
survive the competition from the
amateur ranks.
The uncertainties attendant on
professional fighting are so many
that both fans and promoters are
avoiding cards which produce any
thing but the best for the least
money and to satisfy love of see
ing mortals In combat. the devotees
of the sport have turned to amateur
fighting and have found the taste
sweet and to their liking.
'fPros" Not Popular Here.
Some OF the obstacles which a
promoter can run up against have
been experienced by Patsy Bridget,
promoter of the Hardware City A.
G. which attempted to bring back
the professional fight game to this
city. In three fights held in this
city, mixups in the cards. last min
ute substitutions and other dis
agreeable occasions arose to disap-
point the spectators and to dis
courage the promoter.
New Britain people don't care
for professional fighting. 7 can
readily see that" said Mr.. Bridget
following the last and final pro
card conducted at the Tabs hall
last week. This is taken as a def
mite statement that the Hardware's
City A. G. is decidedly against Mt
any more pro cards in
this city. Fully SO per cent Of the
at the show was counted
as being from out-of-town.
A search for the reasons why
fights are so popular
doesn't bring the seeker after in
formation very far. There is very
little spontaneous fighting in the
pro ring because there one sees paid
performers working for Il stipula-
ton and nothing more.
In the amateur ring. glory
counts more than money and in al
most every case, If one fighter plans
to take it easy" in a bout. he is
made to fight whether he wants to
or not. From the first gong. anna
teur fighters go at it." Probably
there isn't the science used that is
shown in the pro ranks. but fight
fans care little for science where
the thuds and wallops are concern
ed
Then, there Is SO much action
during a night at an amateur tour
that even the most greedy
fan is satisfied at the finish that
he has had more than the worth Of
his admission.
Another reason is because the
prices are so arranged that there is
hardly anyone who is kept away.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-14

Berlin, May II. R-The practice
OF many landlords Of shutting off
the water supply Of tenants unable
TO pay their rent has been declared
by the courts OF Danzig to be a
form Of extortion and therefore
punishable by law.
A precedent was established at
the trial of shoemaker. Herr
Stechow, who had shut off the va
ter supply OF some OF his tenants.
The tenants were In arrears be-
cause almost their entire income
had been attached by the court for
other outstanding debts. The prose-
cutting attorney described Stechow's
procedure as "a most reprehensible
form of blackmail." and the court
sentenced the landlord to fine of
100 gulden or two weeks Jail.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-14
Bridge Craze Drives
Women To Loan Sharks

The lure and fascination Of bridge
for women has recently sent many
lenders.
One club manager says that
there is type of plausible rogue
who frequents the mixed clubs.
He is usually attractive and plays
an expert game. He finds little
difficulty in rlring some women to
play on until they get into such
financial straits they are only too
willing to borrow money to square
up. Then the money-lender ap-
pears and makes his killing"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-14
STEAMER AFIRE.

Cleveland, May IA LPl-A wireless
message from Captain Peter NJ.
Cartwright, of the steamer Colonel
James Pickands. last night, said that
the schooner j. H. Stevens was afire
in Lake Huron, II miles from
Pressure Isle. The ship carrying
lumber, was bound for Detroit. Two
fishing tugs were removing tho
crew, the message said.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-14
Imprisonment Urged
For Misleading Ads

Jail sentences are being urged by
the Retail Dry Goods Association
for shopkeepers who indulge in
fraudulent or misleading advertis-
ing to attract trade.
The action Is directed especially
against those stores which are per-
petually going out Of business"
or moving to larger quarters" or
being slightly damaged by fire"
Existing federal statutes cover
ing false advertising have never
been enforced, the association as
serts, and the hot sales methods OF
numerous small shops are begin
ming to reflect descredit on the
whole dry goods trade. News
papers are urged to refuse adver-
Using from unreliable stores.
Germany M TnDDer
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-14

Germany No Longer
Self Sustaining
The rapid industrialization OF
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-25
ONLY ONE BID
Go-Gas Station In Putnam Put
 Up At Auction.

Only one bid and that for S1.G0u was made fer Che Go-Gas filling sta. ton on School street last Friday after noon when the Putnam station was put up at auction. The bid was not considered. It is assumed that the Unity Petroleum Corporation of New York made the offer as this concern has blanket bid ef S60o. .Oo0 for the whole property and assets of the GO-Gas Company located in Cennee ticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania New York and New Jersey
 The sale of the Go-Gas company property comes as the result of fore closure of S700,000 mortgage iu favor af the Equitable Trust company of New York The Unity Petroelum corporation is named with the Go-Uas company as eo-defendant. and IS the bond holder. There is no competition in bidding for the Connecticut proper ties. but the real bidding. it is under stood, will come in New Jersey. where several oil companies are be- lieved to be interested The only other station in this section is locat d in Quinebaug.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-25

There will be an April Fool whist party in Odd Fellows Hall, Friday evening. April i. In addition to the regular prizes there will be a valuable iaoi prize Play will start at 8 o'clock
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-25

The Board of Water Commissioners of the city of Putnam. Messrs. Alex ander Gilman. chairman. Herbert ]. Smith and Chester M Elliott. have made public statement covering their position in the matter of the proposed improvement of the city's water works plant. The statement. written by Chairman Gilman. gives an outline of the functioning ef the board, especial ly iu reference to bringing the ante quated plant the city took over. from the time the system was purchased by the city from the Putnam Water Com pany. up ta normal requirements.
 II is understood that similar state ment VII issue from the special com mittee of the common council relative to the nlau it submitted tn the coun- cil and whieh ha been adopted bY that body eBt ei tb, outstanding features of the statement Is that Il for the Hfst tfme mascs publicly known that ns to cost the two plans are new hueH lew thousand dallars apart sa that tae monetary consideration iH delefmln- ing winch Eae most advantageous plan k mol as important q factor 8z has heuu generally believed f#H tle ment iu full follows
 In order to more fully understand The true conditions ef 8ifaias develop ed in our proposed improvements in the water system and to appreciate the position Of the comm ssioneHs H this matter. it may be best to review some of the past history of the de partment
 When the city purchased the water works every one knows the deplorable condition if was in. it simply was a case of getting some water and iH very poor condition at that. The filt CTS were useless. the pumps in bad condition, and the man supplying the city inadequate.
 The first board of water eommis sioners began their duties with a very serious problem on their hands. They had to begin improving the system at once,
 The first thing was to consider the whole system in order Co begin the improvement in the most logical and economical way without sacrificing efficiency, SO with the aid of a compe tent hydraulic engineer q man who has bad large experience ln that hne thcy made very exhaustive study of fhe system. and reported program of improvement which they believed would raise the grade of Che system from very dangerous and uusatis fnetor4 condition then existing to thai
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-25
SETTLE FOR S3,100 Case to Jury In Superior Court Comes to End During
 Recess.

The case of Mary Rosati. Admini- stratriX ys. H. J. Lane ct al was be- gun before a jury in the superior court in this city, Wednesday morn ing. The case involved the death of ten-year old Nicholas Rosati of Chap lin who was run into by an automobile driven by the defendant on the af- ternoon of May 10, 1926, and who died the following day.
 The plaintiff claimed that the boy alighted from a motor bus from Will limantic and started to cross the high way when the car driven by the de- fendant came along at a high rate of speed and that due to the negligent manner in which 1t was driven the boy was killed.
 The defendant admitted hitting the boy but denied all allegations of neg hgenee.
 City Engineer George W. Perry was called to explain the location and introduced a map of the scene The grandfather of the boy. who saw the accident. was the next witness before court adjourned for lunch.
 Before court convened for the af- ternoon session there were a series of conferences between counsel and about o'clock it was announced that the case had been settled. It was announced that the settlement was $3,10O. Attorneys A. Macdonald, Jr.. and Charles L. Torrey represent ed the plaintiff.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-25
MASONS ANNUAL
 BALL TONIGHT
Concert 8 to S.30.-Grand March, Dancing.-Supper
 At 9.30
Decorations Blue and White With
 Electrical Effects

All is in readiness for the fourth annual ball of the Quinebaug Lodge of Masons. No l06. which will be held tonight in Odd Fellows Hall Masons and their lady friends will gather at s ?. m. Co enjoy the concert which has been arranged by the Ideal Orchestra of Webster
 The grand march will begin at s3o beneath decorations carrying out q color scheme of blue and white Flee trie lights will wink and blink as the dancers make merry During the en- tire program of the ball harmonic strains of the Ideal Orchestra will be heard and appreciated.
 There will be intermissien at 93e when chicken supper will be served in Red Mems Hall, which will also be tastefully decorated with blue and white. the predomintaing colors. Small tables with individual lamps. and floor lamps in the center of the room. will add to the beauty of the dining hall. After intermission dancing will cou- tinue and the dance numbers will in elude a quadrille, square dance. and 4 Virginia Reel. in addition to the reg ular waltz and fox trot steps
 The following committee have been working out the details of this oeca= sion for some weeks: Thomas Bell, chairman; W. F. Moss. R. F. Thurs ton, F. Ray sherman. Edward \. Duf= fey. Allie s. King, Everett D. Pack ard. G. Stanley Shaw, Frederick Nj Prince and l.. Edwin Hill.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-25
ST. PATRICK LUNCHEON BRIDGE
Mrs. Jesse F. Rich EntertAins I've
 Tables of Cards

Mrs. Jesse F. Rich, Grove street, entertained at a St. Patrick's Day luncheon bridge last Thursday, St. Patriek's day. The dining room was tastefuily trimmed in green and white to correspond with the table decorations. In the center of the table was a large St. Patriek's hat of green filled with bouquets of carna- tions and pussywillows from which ran streamers to each place card ai the table. When pulled from the hat each guest received favor The table was lighted with white candles tied with bows of green ribbon.
 The luncheon consisted of greel pea soup bouillion. creamed crab meat patties with green peppers, let luee with ring of green peppers and asparagus tips, nuts in green baskets. cream cheese made into balls with q green cherry. sandwiches. mint punch coffee. cake. and ice cream m mouids of shamrock and hats
 Those present were Nh Fred Gun nsan of Daniel-on4 MF Alexander Maitland of Thompson. Mrs. J. J. kus sell Ms H. l.. Pease Af E l. Simpson. Mrs. GeHevieve Letters and Ms. 4 D Ncintvre-
 1 prize Was ei9eu fe# tHs hlsHcz srare al each table, Af tunasez and Mrs. i Russell bFins the W1t ners.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-25

of an up-t0=date, efficient and reliable plant, giving the best of fire protee- ton and safeguarding the health of the community for many years to come.
 The plans submitted to the people after a long study in cooperation with the New England Fire Exchange, the. Association of Factory Mutual Iu- suranee Companies and the State Board of Health. included five princl- pie items 1 new pumping plant: 7 sixteen inch main from the pump. ing station to the city. , new filters; l 5000 GOO gallon reservoir; in stalling adequate mains in the city From time tn time as needed.
 The first three items have bean completed in accordance with the plans of our predecessors. Cur iii. tering plan with q present capacity et 2 eea, ,oea Faii0us and with possl- biifty of raising thc capacity up ta 5 ,0o0 000 f it shnuld become neeas= sarE, is perfect
 Pumping Equipment
 Our pumping equipment is capable af giving us 5000 poo gallons in twenty feur hours. which will take care uf population twice our pres ent NeXf eame the sixteen main hid on SahiR street And at that lime the city bought a piece of land on Richmond hill, which was then con sidered by Mir Perry the most ioei- cal place for reservoir We will agree that it was wise move. as that location being higher than the pres ent place thereby increasing the pres sure which is very important factor tn the ayes of the Insurance Exchange and for better service
 fu 1921 thc commissioners took thc laHt step for the improvement os our pumping system. the installation of the 2 000 n0a gallon electric driven pumn that we now have the reason for that being that should a bad fire occur when the water was too low to run the water power pump. we should have to depend solely on the l small electric uumn. and if anything should happen 10 that to put it out of commission with fhe small amount of sforage we have the results would he disastrous
 After tho installation of the new numn- in renori ta the Council We told hem that w1s oniy one more sten forward toward fhe permanent improvement that would | nocessarv sooner or later
 Then came the fauadrv Gro which Rou all know lhe freat lack af water and nreesnre which hfouslf much i criticism from tho citizens tbal start l Iei something sooner fhan so #nfiei-
 fcontinued on Page Five)
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-25
CONFERENCE TO BE
 HELD IN DANIELSON
Notable Speakers on Welfare and Social Work Subjects
 to Address Meeting
,uorL of Welfare Organizations and
 How Available

n, the afternoon and evening of Wednesday. March 30, the Regional Conference of Social Work Is to be bid with afternoon and evening ses- .iaps in the High school auditorium, uanielson. Notable speakers on wei f5rs and social work subjects will ad- 4r4ss the meetings. The conference is heinz held under the joint auspices gf inc executive committee Of the Con ,s-tjeut Conference of Social Work and local cooperating agencies: Dan isIson Federation of Churches, Xiii brglv Waman's Club, Danielson Cham her of Commerce, Brooklyn Woman s Club Brooklyn League of Women Not- erz Brooklyn Grange, No. I3, P. of fl nanielson Chapter. No. T7, O. E. < Woman's Relief Corps, Public Health Nursing Service Putnam Red Crass Harmony Court, o. of A, Kill HBelv Grange. No. 112, Mary 4. Liv- ermore Tent. Daughters of Veterans. panieIson Rotary Club. Aynda Camp Fire Girls of Plainfield, Putnam Chap fer. D A R.. and other organizations.
 According to Ralph Barrow of Hartford. the purpose .. the confer enee is to acquaint the citizens of our district with the work which is being done hy the various statewide welfare organizations and to definitely out line how their facilities are available t1 as for problems of local need. "These statewide agencies" MT Bar TOW -ays. "are ready and willing to be ased. but oftentimes one IS at a loss ia Euow to just which one to turn for heH when help Is needed
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-25

Mir and Mrs. Napoleon Befort of Marlboro. Mr and Mrs Henry Menard of Spencer. spent Sunday with Mir. and Mrs. William Jolie. Mill street.
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-25
AT THE HOSPITAL

Gordon Cairrey, victim of the auto mobile accident in which Sheldon Car peuter lost his life. is improving very slowly and is not AN vet considered wholly out of danger
 Luctus ? Merriam has SO far im- proved as fo be able to sit mp for a short tune each day.
 Town Clerk and Judge of Probate. 8Iili4 6uVell af Pomfret. k n patient With an infected foot
 Ms Florence Chase. thirteen year ald daughter ef Ar and Mrs. Clarence tnasc af Fasf Putnam. is recovering from aa appendicitis operation
 William &uad af Thompson. em- Hloed hy lt Putnam Company was asnaehz iH =a.fHE.H# From a burned
Putnam patriot., 1927-03-25
EDWARD H. GRoSVENoR
 DIES IN NORWICH

Edward H. Grosvcnor. up to six months ago a lifelong resident of the town of Pomfret. died suddenly in Norwich where he had recently made his home. He had been i'll with a cold but was apparently improving when he had a heart attack that caused death
 Mf GrosVcHar was born in Pomfret February t2. tSl5. and lived there un nj his oldest son died when he and his wife went to Norwich to make their home W.b daughter Miss Josie Grn. 4euar. Be-des hls wife and daughter in Norwich he leaves q daughter Arz tlHar t Miiut of Put nam and ttf-- -aHs Walter j.. fhdm as H.. and Prank <. all of Boston The funeral araueements have aa' as yet been made