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New Britain herald., 1927-01-20
FREE THEATER TICKETS

Readers of the Herald will be given the opportunity to secure free theater tickets through a plan now in force both at the Strand and Capitol theaters. The management of both these theaters will publish each day in their respective adver- tisements, a name of a local person, picked at random from the city di- rectory.
 If you should find your name in either of these advertisements, mere- ly identify yourself at the box office and two tickets of admission will be given you free of charge.
 Read both the Strand and Capitol advertisements each day. You may be the one to procure theater tickets free
New Britain herald., 1927-01-20
AT THE PALACE

The Checker Girls presented by Harry Ingalls, now playing at the Palace present an entirely new pro- gram at the local theater today Everything including wardrobe. and scenery will be new. There will be TO repetition of the songs, dances lor comedy. Harry Ingalls promises A show for the last half of the week that is even better than the one he presented the first three days. And if that is so he will have a wounder- full show.
 AS an added attraction for the evening performances Harry will officiate at an amateur night. Much local talent has been recruited for tonight and loads of laughs will be furnished. Friday night Harry will entertain his audience with an old fashioned country store in which he will be the store. ..eeper. Maybe you will be lucky enough 10 win some vauable prize from him. But one thing is sure and that is there will be plenty of laughs.
 The feature picture for the last three days is "The City" powerful drama of human G2stinies and de- sires, adapted from the novel by Clyde Fitch.
 One of the greatest romances at the Klondike is booked for the Pal ace to play four days starting Sun lay, Winds Of Chance" by Rex Beach. Ten big stars are in the pic ture which is credit to the director, Frank Lloyd who gave us such pro- ductions $ "The Sea Hawk and The Lost World"
 Beginning Monday al, next week, Jolly" Lew Williams will be here with his "Chic Chic Revue.'
New Britain herald., 1927-01-20
WANTS POLITICS IGNORED.

New Haven, Jan. 20 P-A reso- lution adopted by the New Haven League of Women Voters yesterday declared that the body was opposed to making an office of county com missioner "a matter of political pre- terment.' This action was an out come of talk in political circles that Miss Sophia Brown of Naugatuck, a commissioner Of New Haven county, will be replaced by Mrs. Clara s. Coker, Of East Haven, state central committee woman from the twelfth district.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-20
SPEED ALONE BLAMED
 FOR FATAL ACCIDENT
Coroner Phclan Makes Official Finding in Case of Stamford
 Tragedy.

Bridgeport, Jan. eo P1-"Speed and speed alone" caused Reuben H. Root of Stamford to lose control of an automobile on January g, when he crashed into a telegraph pole on the Long Ridge road. resulting in the death of Albert H. Ackerson, 29, also of Stamford.
 This is the finding made today by Coroner John J. Phelan. who holds Root criminally responsible.
 Root had contended he was ham, pered in the operation of the auto mobile by the fact that Ackerson was seated in the lap of another passenger sitting alongside the driver. The coroner in his finding states:
 q feel convinced from the testi- mony and a view of the place of the fatality that driver Root may have thought he was interfered with in driving as shown (although failing 10 protest against it prior to the col lision) and that in his belief speed of 40 miles an hour about the place of injury was safe and reasonable. I am of the opinion nevertheless that the weight of the qualified testimony showed he was not embar rassed in driving by the presence Of the deceased as shown and that the rate of speed of the machine along the highway near and at the place of collision was impurdent, unsafe and dangerous and that such speed alone occasioned the failure or Roots control of the car and was the actual cause of such colllslon and the death of the deceased.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-20
BRISTOL NEWS
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for flooding the Rockwell Park La good for skating. In past years. the fire department has sent a bumper to the park for this purpose and it is possible that similar arrange ments may be made this year.
 Commissioner Allaire reported that the fence surrounding the ball park at Muzzy Field was being plac- ed in condition for the summer sea- son and that the work would be continued until completed. The New Departure Manufacturing com pany plan to place a team on the field again this year with Joe Carroll holding the managerial reins.
 It is not expected that the budget allowance 10 be asked for this year will exceed to any great extent that of last year. when SIS, S,05o was ap- propriated by the city council.
 Special Meeting of Council
 Following conference in this city yesterday with s. H. Wadhams, di- rector of the state water commits sion. Mayor John F. Wade issued a call for a special council meeting 10 be held on Tuesday evening. Janu- ary o5, for the purpose of revising the taxing districts to permit the bonding of the Forestville and East Bristol districts to permit the con- struction of sanitary sewer. A sur vey has been conducted in that end of the town and it is believed that plans are practically complete at the present time. It is probable that bill asking for permission to issue the necessary bonds will be drafted for presentation to the legislature before January 29th.
 Celebrate o0th Anniversary
 The Women's Foreign Missionary society of the Prospect Methodist church celebrated its 50th anniver-
New Britain herald., 1927-01-20
3 DIE FROM RAT POISON
Two Others in California F'amil,
 Not Expected to Live.

Tracy Calif., Jan. 20 (UP)-With a mother and two children already dead. two other children were in a serious condition today from rat poi son fed to the family by the mother.
 Mrs. Mary Hannon. Rose, 5. and Willie, IS months, died within a short while after eating the poison- ed food.
 Two children. Mary 4, and Jose phine, 3. were taken to a hospital at French Camp and were not ex- pected to live.
 Manuel Hannon, the father, re- turned home late last night and found his wife and the two dead children in the kitchen. The other two children were in serious con- dition. 90
New Britain herald., 1927-01-20
CAUSE 0F ELROD DEATH IS FIXED
"Yiolence Probably Poison, :"
 Jury -Fiancee Protests

| Marshalltown, Iowa, Jan. 20 P) A statement by Veda Bellefeuille contradicting a written intimation left by her dead fance that she had talked of suicide or of at tempting his life, and a clash of expert opinion as to whether | Charles Elrod met death by poison or from natural causes, today deep ened the mystery surrounding the case.
 In a letter written by Elrod to the 19 year old school girl while he was dying he said he had dreamed she poisoned him and de- clared that although she once threatened his life, he could not believe that she attempted to kill him. But if it were true, he added, he forgave her.
 The girl denied that such threat ever was made by her, add ing that Elrod himself had talked of suicide because of troubles not directly related to their disrupted matrimonial plans.
 The difference of opinion among experts included a statement by two physicians that Elrod died from poisoning, while Dean Will bur J. Teeters of the University of Iowa reported he was unable to find trace of poison.
 A coroner's jury yesterday agreed with the two physicians and re- turned a verdict that death was caused "by violence, probably poi son.
 The next legal move was in doubt today. County Attorney Roy L. Pelm, engaged with a heavy criminal docket in district court. announced that his course would depend upon his review later of the testimony before the coroner's jury.
 Veda, a high school senior. and her mother were prostrated over developments of the strange case. Yesterday the girl occupied the witness chair at the inquest for a short time, weeping continuously as she told of her last meeting Saturday with Elrod. At that time she testified. Elrod asked her if she cared for Keith Clayton" fictitious lover she had told him of in order to "test' his affections for her. If she did. Elrod told her. he would ''get out of the way" She said she reassured him that she was infatuated with no other man and that he left her to await the decision of her parents upon his desira bility as a son-in-law.
 His body was found lying on bed at his hotel room and on a table was the unfinished letter in which terms of endearment were interspersed with illegible phrases and references to his illness which he believed was due to poison and would prove fatal.
 Eeda said reference in the let ter to trouble probably concerned Elrod's financial difficulties. She denied there had been a quarrel. Asked if she accepted the Elrod letter as genuine the girl replied that it 'does not sound like Charles" It was placed in evidence as his through identification Of the handwriting.
 Elrod was Widower, 2S years of age. with a daughter. He had been in Marshalltown for some time, having come primarily be- cause of alarm over the fictitious rivals the girl pictured to him. She related she had followed the plot of magazine story in the plan to test Elrod's affections.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-20
Mother with Mary Carr In the

Mother with Mary Carr In the featured role.
 Somebody's Mother" Is a tense melodrama of cultured wife and mother whose baby is taken from her. Then. dressed in rags and sell ing matches on the streets, this mother spends IS years searching for the man who has done this ter rible thing to her. There is a spec tacular murder case, trial and con- viction of a young man and, of course, it is about this individual that most of the melodramatic hap penings occur.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-20

The recently formed young peo- ple's club of the Prospect Methodist church held a meeting In the church parlors last evening and 1t was de- cided 10 call the organization tho Prospect club instead Of the Good Fellowship club as originally plan- ned. Refreshments were served fol- lowing the business session.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-20
Special Notice

Bosco's exclusive Ladies Barber Shop and Beauty Parlor, Strand Theater Bldg. Entrance through lobby-Tel. 4S70.-adyt.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-20

Fresh Eggs, 59c. Russell Bros.- advt.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-20
Church Club Meets

John II. Hayes estimated the loss As $500.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-08-20
FOREST SERVICE GRANTS GROUND FOR L. o. o. M.
 RECREATION GROUND

A large tract of forest land surrounding the public swim ming place to be established near the "rock cut" north Of town, has been turned over to the local Moose lodge by the Forest Service for use as pub- lie park, according to an an- nouncement by Noel M. Trav- ersy, past dictator of the lodge and chief sponsor of the new Moose project to provide the district with a public sw; ming place and recreation ground.
 During his recent visit in Ket- chikan MT .Traversy laid the proposal before the Forest Ser vice officials, with the result that permit was issued i'm mediately granting the lodge free use of the land surround ing the proposed swimming pool SO long as it is maintain ed for the use indicated.
 The tract, containing about the same area as a mining claim, was surveyed last week by Forest Ranger J. M. Wy ckoff, and the Moose will start active work on the improve ments as soon as the plans are perfected.
 The project is one of the most laudable efforts on behalf of the general public so far made in the district and entities the Moose lodge to the warmest thanks of the local public.
 The dearth of open air amusements should make the new park and swimming place a decidedly popular place dur ing the summer season for residents of both Hyder and Stewart.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-08-20
FLOOD DANGER
 AGAIN THREATENS

The vagaries of the Salmon River again created wide spread alarm among property owners in the residential sect
 on this week. Although the river has threatened to invade the town several times this year, the danger was at no lime so imminent as during the past four or five days, when aot weather and the resultant 'apid melting of the numerous glaciers along the upper val
 ey speedily swelled the turbu- .ent stream to dangerous pro- portions. By Thursday the riv- er had reached a point where t was encroaching on the western borders of the town site and a foot or more of wat ar was rushing through the old slough channel near the Hyder Machine Shop. A sect ion of the government highway north of town was also report ed under water for a time.
 Although tn water has since subsided to a considerable de- gree, the river is still running oank high and the stream would again become threaten ing in the event of a heavy rainfall.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-08-20

U. s. Mineral Surveyor Frank A. Metcalf has finished official surveys of the Hyder Lead Mines holdings on the West fork of Texas Creek and of ad- ditional properties owned by the Mountainview Gold Mining Co, on Fish Creek, which are not included in the Hovland group, for which patent was obtained last year.
 Mr. Metcalf is now engaged on a survey of the Alaska Premier properties.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-08-20
NEW MAPS OF DISTRICT

Topographic maps of Hyder and vicinity, published by the U. s. Geological Survey during the present year are now or sale at local stores. The new maps are the result of the to- pographic survey made by R M. Wilson in 1924 and covers the American section of the Salmon River area between Hyder and Mt. Lindeborg, now officially designated as Mt Bayard; the Texas Creek dis. trict to points beyond Chicka- min glacier, and also the Thumb Creek area.
 The map is 17 K 20 inches ir size and drawn on a scale ot 1 mile to the inch, making it of convenient size for easy hand ling. The contour intervals are 100 feet, and all elevations glaciers, streams and the moro important land marks are shown. An additional feature of interest is an insert showing the entire coastal region south north and west of Hyder, from the mouth of the Skeena River to Eagle River, north of Jun- eau.
 The map is the first so far made showing the west fork o1 Texas Creek and Thumb Creek and Thumb Creek dis tricts in their entirety and will undoubtedly prove of consider able benefit to all interested in the district.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-08-20
PROSPERITY CONTINUES
 SPECTACULAR VALUES

Ore of the most spectacular character known to the district is being developed by the Pre- mier Cold Mining Go. on the Prosperity claim, according to recent visitors to that proper ty.
 Surface cuts along the vein, which has been traced entirely across the claim, are said to yield samples assaying from $400 to upward of a thousand dollars a ton in gold. silver and lead. The vein ranges around , feet in width, over the great CT part of it's known length, but attains a width of seven or eight feet at some points.
 All observers are agreed that the vein is a wonder and will prove a veritable bonanza if it's surface richness continues to any considerable depth. A tunnel is now being driven by contractors which is expected to cut the vein at a depth of about 50 feet.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-08-20

Col. w. T. Perkins, of Seattle, prominent figure in the affairs of the Vancouver Mining Co.,, owners of the Vancouver group T the upper Bear Valley, Jeff for the south today after 6 week in the district. Col. Per kins, who has, been more o1 less associated with mining since his youth, expressed him. self as highly pleased with the mining progress made in the Portland Canal district since his visit last year.
 "The whole country looks good" he said, "and there is no doubt that it will become one of the worlds greatest mining districts with more ex- tensive development and inn proved transportation condit- ions."
 A small crew is working on the Vancouver group and a survey is to be made shortly preparatory to crown granting the property this fall, accord ing to Col. Perkins.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-08-20
DUNWELL MANAGEMENT
 DENIES RUMORS

A positive denial by the Dun well management of the re- cent ore shortage rumors has resulted in the shares of that corporation assuming some- what higher levels on the southern market during the past week.
 Shares were quoted Wednes- day in Vancouver at go bid, S1.00 asked.
 So far as can be determined locally, the disturbing rumors were in no sense warranted by conditions at the Dunwell mine.
 New development work is re- ported proceeding successfully on the Ben Ali claim, where a fine vein was recently encount- cred, and additional ore sup plies are being opened up in the older workings. Recent of- ficial announcements state that the Ben Ali vein has been prov en to vertical depth of 400 feet and to a horizontal length of 600 feet and carries satis- factory values. Mill concen- trates last month approximat- ed $40,000 in value, exclusive of smelling and transportation charges.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-08-20
MACHINERY READY
 AT WOoDBINE

Reports from the Woodbine this week announce that G. R. Jameson, mechanical engineer, has completed the installation of the new power and com pressor plants, both of which are now being tuned up and are operating in excellent man. ner, although somewhat handi- capped by a temporary water shortage, due to the recent ab- sence of rainfall.
 The drift off the main cross cut tunnel has been extended to depth of 60 feet and is till in good ore.
 r. J. Crossland, E. M. com pleted an exhaustive ten-day examination of the Woodbine properties late this week. It is understood that the examinat- ion was made on behalf of the stockholders, to whom a report will be rendered later.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-08-20

John P. Kendall, of J. P. Ken all & Co.,, widely known To- ronto investment firm, was an arrival from the south on the Prince Charles Tuesday.
 MT. Kendall, who is a leading figure in the affairs of the Ex- tenuate Gold Mines, Ltd, of which Grant Manhood, local mining man is president, spent most of the succeeding interval in looking over the results of the large scale development operations carried on during the past winter and spring on the Extenuate property under the direction of mine superin- tendent Wm. E. Younkin.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-08-20
FINE GOLD VALUES
 AT MOUNTAINV1EW

The strata of sold ore discov- cred recently in the Skookum Creek tunnel at theMountain- , view Gold Mining Go. on Fish Geek, promises to form an inn portant addition to the ore re- sources so far developed.
 Samples taken along about 100 feet ranged from $2 to $320 in gold, according to man. ager Arthur Moa. The vein quarters across the main tun- nel, which is being extended toward it's objective, the Gray Copper vein, situated near the north end of the property; but another heading has also been started in the direction of the Gold vein, located some dis tance east of the Gray Copper vein. The split in the tunnel is located at an approximate dis tance of 1425 feet from the portal.
 The main tunnel is expected to cut the Gray Copper vein aj a depth of about $50 feet be- low the surface exposures while the branch should cut the Gold Vein at 450 feel depth.
 A test shipment of IS sacks (A ton) of ore from the MarsF vein is now on the dock await. ign transportation to the smelt CT. The latter vein is located some distance south of tht Gold and Gray Copper vein; and may be part of the lat ter vein. It has been traced by open cuts and stripping foi approximately 175 feet. The vein ranges from a few inches to several feet in width an6 has yielded high surface val ues.
 TIT test shipment above re
 erred to is estimated to carry
 alues approximating $130 pei oil. The mineralization in cludes pyrite, chalcopyrite galena and sphalerite and the silver content is high where ga. ena is present.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-08-20

An investigation of conditions in Alaska, with particular ref erence to matters that may come before Congress, will be made by Senator Willis of Ohio, chairman of the Senate Committee on Territories. Sen ator Willis who arrived in the Territory recently will go into the interior as far as Fair banks, expecting to be in Alas ka almost month. He states that the trip will be made at his own expense, and that he will make a special study of road conditions in the territory
 and also the copper industry.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-08-20
LOCALS VICTORS IN :.
 BASEBALL CONTEST

The Hyder-Stewart baseball team won easy victories over the crack Prince Rupert team in two contests held in Stewart last Saturday and Sunday.
 The locals carried off the honors in the first game by a score of 10 to 2. The second contest was closer, with the Rupertites trailing close to the locals throughout and playing snappier ball than was display ed in the first game. The score was ' to 5 in favor of the Fly der Stewart aggregation.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-08-20

Daniel Lindeborg, one of the earliest pioneers of this section and founder of the town of Hyder was an arrival from the south today.
 Although no longer a resident, MT. Lindeborg still retains many large and valuable in- terests in this section. He will remain for short period look ing after his local affairs.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-08-20
RYDER DOCKS TO
 BE CONSOLIDATED
 BY PURCHASE

Consolidation of the docks of the Salmon River Dock Go. and Hyder Dock Co., through the purchase of the Salmon River dock by the Hyder Dock Co. was announced early this week by officials of the latter con- cern.
 Under the terms of the trans action the Hyder Dock Go. also takes over the various local agencies held by the Salmon River Dock Go, including the Standard Oil Go. agency ara also the coal and explosive business conducted by the re tiring firm.
 The deal is one of great i'm portance to local shippers, as it brings to an suspicious con- clusion the long continued dock war which has been pri- marily responsible for the un. certainty of direct steamship communication with Seattle during the past three years. With one firm in control of all local dockage facilities, it is probable that arrangements can be effected whereby a stable and adequate direct steamboat service between Se- attle and Hyder will be as- sured.
 The taking over of the Sal mon dock also marks an im- portant advance on the part of the Hyder Dock Go. the dock age facilities and business of which are practically doubled as a result of the deal. The company, of which Holger Johnson is president and gs,a- eral manager, now controls one of the largest dock struct- ures on the Alaska coast and is in a position to handle any volume of steamship traffic likely to offer for years to come. The company, which is entirely a local concern, sue ceeded to the pioneer dock business founded in 1922 by L. w. Balch, and the late Fred Dorey, was incorporated last year. The Salmon River dock was built in 1923 and was owned by Ketchikan interests.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-08-20

The Rufus and Argenta prop critics, situated in the upper Bear River section, close to the George Copper, have been con- solidated under the name of the Rufus-Argenta Consolidat- ed, with capitalization of $3, 000,00O.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-08-20

daring feat of swimming the Tongass Narrows, completing the distance in 30 minutes. The plucky girl was accom- panied by her father in a skiff. Miss McDonald's feat is con- sidered one deserving of con- siderable praise because of the swift tides and kelp.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-08-20

Col. E. R. Stivers, local deputy collector of customs, who has been quite i'll in Stewart hospi- tai during the past week as a result of an attack of pleurisy, is making good progress to- ward recovery.