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New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
Is Years Ago Today
tTrcm Paper of That Date)

u rom fdpeI OF mat paIe)
Tao Businossmen's association
will take up with congress the
present bankruptcy law, which it
terms absurd because the creditors
must be satisfied with any settle
ment at ali which the BANKRUPT can
make.
There will be a bicycle race in
the windows Of Gladding's store
this evening on morse trainers" for
the championship of the city DO
tween E. c. Thayor and J. Brann-
gan.
Court Charter Oak, T. Of A. de
hstcd last night on Resolved.
That Florence Burns was justified
in shooting Walter Brooks" P. V.
Burkarth and John Shauehnessey
spoke for the Affirmative and
Michael Clyres and John Shay for
the negatie. No decision was
given.
Edward Connally was elected
president of the Baptist church
Young Peoples society last night.
James Henderson is vice president
and Mrs. T. S. Caldwell correspond
ing secretary.
Jacob Baumsartnor and Berth
jain attended the meeting Of the
rifle clubs in Meriden at which the
first week in July was sot as III"
date for the annual Schou'zenfost
at Scheutzcn park.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

legally taken.
5. 3. o56, requiring that the an
nual financial reports of seven acri-
cultural societies be filed with the
commissioner Of agriculture instea d
OF with the board of agriculture.
The house adopted the following
bills
Bristol Bond Issue
II, p. l73. authorizing the thir-
tccnth school district OF Bristol to
issue $4,000 bonds for paying out
standing district Indebtedness, pur-
chase OF site and construction of
schc issue to be retired in thirty
years.
II. B. 2'1 authorizing city Of Nor
vich to issue 100000 in bonds. to
be retired in 25 years, avails to be
used for payment of bonds issued
by the Norwich Gas & Electric Co.
II. Is. $40, providing criminal
terms Of the district court OF Va
terbury shall be held on the first
Tuesday January, April and Sep
tcmber instead of on the first Tues
days of March, June. September
and December.
II. b. 794, prohibiting stopping Of
motor vehicle on public highway
or soliciting vehicles stopped by
traffic regulation, for obtaining
aims, contribution or subscription,
or selling tickets or merchandise un-
der penalty of $50 fine for each Of
fcnse.
The senate bill prohibiting the
Use OF explosives in taking fur
bearing animals which was held up
Friday after debate on chair
bearing and fur bearing" animals,
was adopted today with an amend
ment which includes fur-bearing
animals protected by law"
The house received favorable re-
ports on bills providing selectmen
and town school committees may
sell land OF school districts which
have been consolidated, providing
tax commissioner may disclose in
formation in his possession in cases
in which he is a party; providing
method Of street assessments in
Bristol.
The house rejected on untavor-
able reports bills providing tax as
sassments Of oyster grounds on
basis of production, providing Ger
tain deeds to flduciaries convey an
absolute title; providing every deed
given In fiduciary capacity shall be
construed as describing the estate
Of the beneficiary as we'll as the
legal state Of the flduClarv.
The senate received favorable re-
ports on bills:
Exempting moneys on deposit
from the succession tax In cases
when the decedent is a resident OF
4. state In which such exemption IS
made and constituting the District
OF Columbia territories and foreign
countries as states" increasing the
1000 the amount which the comp
trollor is authorized TO draw an
nualv for relief Of hnnc1ciarios Of
the state police association.
Twelve committees held hearing
this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
OBSERVES 82ND BIRTHDAY
Mrs, Amelia ~unburn Of Hart Street
Gr"ctS % Friends and Receives
50 Postal Cards.

Mrs Amelia Smhurn observed her
send birthday anniversary Yesterday
at the home OF her son, Frederick;
J.. Sunburn of III Hart street, by
receiving many friends who called
tc congratulate her. Mrs SunbuTn
was horn in New York city IN 1S45
and has lived in New Britain since
$50. Her husband. Frederick SIM
burn, died 4 years ago. Mrs. sun
burn was an active member Of the
Trinity NJ. L. church while Der
health permitted, hut recently she
has been shut in. She has one son,
with whom she resides, five grand
children, and three great grandchJl-
dren.
Yesterday she received about Is
friends WHO called while about 90
others remembered her with greet
ing cards
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
Chilicki Trial Tuesday;
Insane, Relatives Think

Peter Chilicki. who was bound
over 70 superior court after "A hear
Ing; in local court for shooting
George Fredericlis last December in
the lattcr's store at the foot OF Arch
street, Will be tried before q jury
next Tuesday. Attorney T. +. Nc
Donough has been retained TO defend
him. The attorney said today an
examination may be made 10 deter
mine Chilickl's mental condition, as
his relatives believe him insane.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
LAUDS STATE AS
PEOPLES CHAMPION
Editor Praises Connecticut's
Record in Fight for Rights

There Is no state in the Union
where there is a greater regard for
the rights OF the individual than the
state OF Connecticut, according to
Maurice S. Sherman. editor OF the
Hartford Courant, who spoke to the
members OF the New Britain Lions
club today,
Mr.. sherman spoke on the prob
lom of states rights. He gave q
brief review of Connocticut's hist DRY.
POINTING out that the state always
has stood in the front ranks Of pa
triotism and industry. lie spoke OF
The caution of the state in not rati-
Tying federal amendments which il
vas felt would infringe upon the
rights Of the state. He said Connect
cut refused to ratify the original bill
OF rights and the 18th, 10th and
18th amendments because its cjti-
zons believe In the rights Of its
commonwealth 10 administer the af-
airs Of their own government with
out interference from Washington.
1T is impossible to have at Wash
nSton federal government that
can sweep the doorstep Of every in
3ividual in the United states" he
said.
He said the problem was TO pre-
serve the balance between govern
ment and liberty. and concluded
with the statement that You cam
rot standardize the individual and
YOU cannot standardize the human
SOUL
Mrs. Ruth Goodrich Horton sang
several selections, Morris Freedman
Of Springfield, gave violin selections.
Leonard c. Woke accompanied on
the piano. A welcome was extended
Joseph Gaeto who has just returned
from q trip 10 Italy. Members of
The Boston Boys Club basketball
team were present
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
Theodore Peck, Waterbury
Architect, Dies Suddenly

Naterbury, March 0R'-Thoodoro
r. Peck, Il. for II years a well
known architect in this city dropped
dead in Exchange Place at $50
o'clock this morning Medical Exam
iner \. \, Crane attributed death to
heart failure. Mr.. Peck was a
brother Of Judge E. Epaphrodtus
Peck and Edison Peck of Bristol,
specialized in factory designing.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
Exact Whereabouts of
Missing Fliers Unknown

Madrid, Spain. March, S tF'-The
exact whorca bouts of Major Tadao
Larre- Borges remained unknown
this morning, although il was Off
Ciallv announced last night that he
and his three companions were safe
and in the hands Of Moroccan
trihe7men.
officials were hopeful that the
ayiators would be turned over to the
Spaniards today.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
City Items

Charley Trotta Of this city. who
has been spending the winter play
ing in the Hotel Alba, Palm Beach.
with Barney Kapp's orchestra. has
returned TO his nome. He and his
brother. Raymond. a former resi-
dent OF this city, team up as the
orchestra's trumpet players.
DR.. and Mrs. e. J.. Protass have
from their wedding trip.
Marcus White, principal OF the
State Normal school, spoke at a
meeting OF the Woman's club in St.
Mark church this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
John /. Blair

Funeral services for John l..
Blair, son OF Mr., and Mrs, John
Blair Of Sc Belmont street, will be
held tomorrow afternoon at 3
o'clock at St Matthew's German
Lutheran church, RaN A. c. Thco-
doro S'cqgo. pastor, viii onlciate.
ntorro@t will re in Fairyicw
cemetery
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
Wounded Waterbury Boy
Is Somewhat Improved

Waterbury, March s tPN-The con-
dition of John f. Parker, Jr., six
year old son of Patrolman and
Mrs. John T, Parker OF l2S Central
avenue, was reported as slightly i'm
proved at st, Marys hospital today.
The boy was accidentally shot while
sleeping in bed yesterday morning
when his father dropped his police
service revolver.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
EX-SENATOR GOLDEN HERE

EX-Gonator Eugene Golden of
Meriden, was q visitor here yester
day lie is member OF the police
board in the Silver City. and he was
interested in the police and fire de-
partment systems Of New Britain.
He was the guest of Chief William
c. Hart Of the police department
ard Chief W. j. Noble Of the fire
department.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
SCOTT MiSTiES' SCEDDy

The second session OF The Scout.
masters school will be held this eve
ming in the State Trade School gym.
naslum. There Will be Il tandcrfoot
investiture ceremony by Troop 20.
The subjects to be taken up include
the balance of the tcndefoot test.
signalling methods, and the patrol
method. Patrol leaders conference
will follow the session.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
PAEKER'S AUTO RECOVERED

Captain Kelly of the police depart
mcnt was notified today that the
automobile reported stolen by Luth-
or j. Parker Of l6 Forest street.
from Court street Sunday night, was
recovered on Armistce street 1t
was not damaged.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

Funara! services for Mrs. Cast
NOR Hobrowolski of &31 Clinton
street were held this morning at
$50 o'clock al Sacred Heart
church. Intormcnt YVES in Sacred
Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
STATE ARMoRY REPAIRS

A hearing will be held before the
appropriations committee OF the
general assembly tomorrow after
noon ON bill 10 allow $4,000 for
repairs to the state arinory here.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

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Flmpton Mfg. CO. ..,, .oi
Pratt & Whitney Co, pfd. 49,. s.
Russell Ms. Co. .. "a
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smTth ME-. Co, .,.......... $50
standard Screw Co. com. ..... 100 leI
standard Screw Co pfd ,. Iol.
Stanley Securities Co. w sol
Stanley Works, com .... ri Il
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Taylor & Fem Co ...,.1 4o
Terry Steam Turbine c.. ~, $50
Torrinston Co. ............ 50 n
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New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
Sinclair Blocks Attempt
OF Adams to Speak Today

sci for Harry F. Sinclair in hts
senate contempt trial today succeed
ed in blocking former Senator A.
Is. Adams OF Colorado from making
a statement 10 the court about the
case, even after the jury had been
excluded from the room,
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
JUSTICE HOLMES
IS HONORED At So
Famous Supreme Court Jurist
Liked by Associates

Washington, March LPl-The
supreme courts elder statesman.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08
TRENSI RY BALANCE

Treasury Balance $t7O,E5&.1I4.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ApS
FOR YOUR WANTS
Evening star., 1927-11-14

was talking about last night, maybe
the things you feel in the air.
BAH said Paul Cremarre com
posedly. If 1t Is only the air. For
three years we have found nothing in
the air but good fortune"
That's all right Runnells re
turned sullenly. But just the same
that's the way / feel. and l can't help
1t. We're going to lay low for spell
after tonight. and maybe that's what :
wrong, too-kind OF as though we
were pushing our luck over the edge
by sticking it just one night too
many"
Look here!' said Runnells sudden
ly. IF you want to know. I'll tell
you. l know everythings fixed for
tonight, maybe better than it's ever
been fixed. before--it amt that. It's
last night. It's damned queer, that
bloke from Scotland Yard showing u.
in our rooms.'
abr murmured Paul Cremarrc
Yes, my Runnells, /, too, have
thought Of that. But you were al
home the night before, when Sir Har
ris Greaves was murdered, you and
the captain, were you not? 1t Is moth
ing, is it? A mere little coincidence
yes? You should know better than
do"
There's nothing to know" said
RunnellS shortly. Its just the idea
OF a Scotland Yard man coming to
our diggings. Like a warning. some.
how. it looks"
Yes" said Paul Cremarre. quite
so! And the headlights nOw--hadn't I
Evening star., 1927-11-14
By Frank L. Packard
Copyright. Geo. II. Doran Co.

that's what you mean. The subject
wasn't mentioned"
Nor any crime? And particularly
any particular criminal?" prodded the
Scotland Yard man.
Capt Francis Newcombe shook his
head.
Not a word" he said.
Detective Sergt. Mullins looked up
a little gloomily from his waistcoat
button.
I'm sorry for that" he said
so am |, il it would have helped
any" said the ex.captain OF terri
torials heartily. But what's the
point. sergeant"
well. you see, sir" said the Scot
land Yard nan. with all due respect
to the dead Sir Harris fancied him.
self n bit. he did. along those lines.
Some queer notions he had, strand
stubborn. as you might say. He's got
himself into trouble more than once
and the Yards had it's own time with
him. He's been warned sir, often
enough--and if he was alive, he
wouldn't say he hadn't. It's what he's
been told might happen. There's no
other reason, as far as we've gone,
why he should have been murdered.
1t looks the likely thing that he went
too far this time, and got to know
more than some crook took a notion
it was safe to have him know"
well. I'll be going. then" said the
Scotland Yard man. And sorry to
have taken up your time. sir"
you've done nothing but your
duty" said Capt. Francis Newcombe
pleasantly. lie rang the bell. Run
nels, bring Sergt. Mullins a drink"
And with a smile to the Scotland Yard
man: "Will it be Scotch, sergeant"
said Detective Sergt. Mullins. He
took the glass from Runnells. Here's
how, sir.'' He wiped his lips with the
back of his hand. Goodnight. gen.
tlemen!
Capt. Francis Newcombe's dark
eyes rested internationally upon the
Frenchman.
The F'renchman leaned against the
cigarette.
The front door closed and Runnells
came back into the room.
Now. Runnels," said Capt. Francis
Newcombe blandly. bring us all a
drink, and we will talk about--tomor.
row night"
Gold Plate.
A motor ran swiftly along a coun-
try road.
Two men sat in the front seat.
my friend Runnells." said one of
the two quizzically. after a silence
that had endured for miles, what in
hell is the matter with you tonight"
II don't know" said Runnells, who
drove the car. what the captain
Evening star., 1927-11-14

(Continued in Tomorrow's Star,
Evening star., 1927-11-14

Everything all right so far as you
are concerned" he demanded, in
low. quick tone.
The Frenchman smiled at the card
in a curious way, handed it back, and
lighted fresh cigarette.
Yes" he said.
Sure" said Capt. Francis New
combe.
"Absoluielyr' replied the French
man. in the same low tone.
Very good said the ex-captain of
territoria1s Don't look so damned
white around the gils, Runnells. And
watch Yourself" He raised his voice.
SHOW the sergeant in, Runnells!' he
said
A minute later Runnells ushered in
a thick-set, fioridfaced man.
"Sergt. Mullins, sir.' he announced,
and withdrew from the room.
The sergeant looked inquiringly
from one to the other of the two men.
I'm sorry to intrude, gentlemen,
he said. It's Capt. Newcombe, l.
Capt. Francis Newcombe waved his
hand pleasantly.
Not at all. sergeantr' he said. 81
am Capt. Newcombe. What can ! do
for you?"
well, sir" said the man from Scot
land Yard. I'm not saying you can
do anything. and then again, maybe
you can" He glanced at the French
man. and coughed slightly.
Mr.. Cremarre is a close friend of
mine,' said Capt. Francis Newcombe
quietly. You may speak quite freely
before him, so far as / am concerned"
VERY good, sir!' said Sergt. Null
Inns. We'll, then, even if the papers
l. l,,s< f,,D Of 111
probably know about it anyway, be.
ing as how you were a friend of his.
It's Sir Harris Greaves, sir-Sir Har-
ris' murder
Murder of Sir Harris.
Capt. Francis Newcombe, as though
instinctively, turned toward an eye-
ming paper that lay upon the table.
it's great headlines screaming the
murder across the front page.
Good God, sergeant-yes"' he ex.
claimed. Its a shocking thing.
Shockingr' He jerked his head
toward the paper, and glanced at
Paul Cremarre. you've read it, Of
course, Paui?'
i've never read anything like 1t
before" said the Frenchman grimly.
'"rhe most wanton thing | ever heard
OIL! Absolutely puFpOSeieSS.
Don't you be too sure about that,
SIR" said Detective Sergt. Mullins
| crisply. Things aren't done purpose.
lessly-leastways, not them kind of
things"
Exactly" agreed Capt. Francis
Newcombe. Fright you are. sergeant!
But you'll pardon me il l appear bit
| curious as to why you should have
| come to me about it,"
| well, sir said Sergt. Mullins,
that's simple enough. You are the
last one as had any conversation with
Sir Harris before he was murdered"
| Capt. Francis Newcombe stared at
the Scotland Yard man in a puzzled
way.
| II am afraid I don't quite under.
stand, sergeant" he said a little hope
lessly. According to the published
accounts, Sir Harris was stabbed in
his bed. presumably during the early
morning hours, though no sound was
| heard, and the crime wasn't discover
ed until his man went to take Sir
Harris his tea at the usual hour this
Evening star., 1927-11-14
Author OF "The Miracle Man." doors Of
the Night" Jimmie Dale" Etc.

morning. But. perhaps the accounts
are inaccurate?"
mo, sir" said Sergt. Mullins: "as
far as that goes, they're accurate
enough. The doctors say it must have
been somewhere between and )
o'clock in the morning"
"Quite soi' said Capt. Francis New
combe. THAT Is what | had in mind.
The last time I saw Sir Harris was
yesterday evening at the club.
Sir Harris left the club shortly be-
fore I did. / have no exact idea what
the hour was, though the doorman
would probably be able to say, but
am quite certain 1t would not hav"
been later than half-past IL, our talk
just drifted along"
Yes. sir" said Sergt Mullins. And
the things you drifted to--could you
remember them, sir? It's very i'm
portant, sir, that you should"
"Well. if It's important, Ill try"
said Capt. Francis Newcombe gravely.
The shows, of course, and the Amer.
Evening star., 1927-11-14
Models for

Street and Daytime Wear
Fashionable Afternoon Hours
Smart Dinner Wear
Brilliant Evening Occasions
Evening star., 1927-11-14
The Four Stragglers

The thought flashed through my nina
as you spoke. But it means nothing.
How could 1t? More than three years
have gone. Let us forget nay re-
mark" He ficked the ash from his
cigarette. "Well, then. as | am the
only one left to speak, / Will say that
I. too, agree"
The doorbell interrupted the French
mans words.
Runnells left the room to answer
the summons. He was back In Q mo-
ment with a card on silver tray.
which he handed to the ex.captain OF
territorials.
The card tray was significant. Capt.
Francis Newcombe glanced first at
Runnells face, frowned-then picked
up the card His eyes narrowed as
he read it. On the card was written:
DETECTIVE SERGT. MULLINS
New Scotland Yard.
He handed the card coolly to Paul
Cremarre.
Evening star., 1927-11-14

w Y1TH swift movement, Capt.
n Francis Newcombe whip
NN ped a flask from his pocket.
and held it TO the woman
Evening star., 1927-11-14
"a Lydy 'er Mother Was"

CONTINUED from Yesterdays Starr
Evening star., 1927-11-14

lean yacht race, horses. a hunting
lodge Sir Harris had in Scotland. and
YES, l believe that's all. sergeant.
But it's quite a range, at that"
Detective Sergt. Mullins inspected
the bottom button of his waistcOat in
tently.
'Sir Harris was a bit of a crimi-
nol0sist in his way. as perhaps you've
heard, sir?" he said.
Yes, believe | have heard it said
that was hobby of his" nodded
Capt Francis Newcombe. But /
wouldn't have known 1t from any.
thing Sir Harris said last night, II
Evening star., 1927-11-14
THE START OF THE STORY.

In a luii of great war hattie four men
ere thrown together--a mysterious English
man, another who has been a valet, q pol
ished Frenchman and an unknown" The
latter disappears after he has heard the Others
Ia joIn forces after the war. After the
arniistce Capt. Francis Newcombe Is dis
~rim,roiogist a series OF uncanny robberies
ever which all London is aEog.
f-ontinned from Yesterday's Star.)
Evening star., 1927-11-14

you better switch them off? And run
a little slower, Runnells. 1t Is not far
now. IL have made no mistake in my
bearings
Evening star., 1927-11-14

at all shashed when her partner said:
DO you know you revoked?''
We'll" she replied after a short but
Impressive pause. what OF Il? had
my reasons"
Evening star., 1927-11-14
Not Done Thoughtlessly.
from the Boston Transcript.

FFUnl the bustUH TTaHscFIpN,
She was just beginner at bridge.
relates the Montreal Star. hut she
must keen her end M so she was not
New Britain herald., 1927-08-22
Special Notice

There will be a bridge and whist party Tuesday afternoon, T. A. B. new hall. Several prizes have been donated. Admission 25c. Public is invited.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-22
City Items

A son was born to Mir. and Mrs Ernest Tyrell of Newington avenue at New Britain General hospital to- day.
 A son was born to Mir. and Mrs James Martin of 11S Fremont street at New Britain General hospital yesterday.
 Co. No. 2 of the fire department was called to Park street late Sat urday night to extinguish slight fire in an automobile owned by A E. Hurlburt of 38 John street. Wir- ing Is believed to have caused the fire.
 New lunch specials, Crowell's- advt.
 Officer Thomas Lee discovered a roof fire in house at 65 Grove street, rear owned by Mrs Mary Wisk, shortly after g o'clock Sat urday evening. Co. No. of the fire department was called. Slight dam- age was done.
 A daughter was born Saturday to MT. and Mrs. James Cronin of 115 Winter street at New Britain Gen. eral hospital.
 A daughter was born at New Bri- tain General hospital Saturday to MT. and Mrs Isadore Birnbaum of 2S Winthrop street.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-22
Extract Man Leaves More
 Than Million in Will

Worcester, Mass. Aug. 22 R- The will of Harry Burnett of South boro, manufacturer of extracts, filed here today disposes of an estate of s1,o10,0o0. He leaves to the trustees of St. Marks school, Southboro, s12,000 as a scholarship fund; St. Marks church, Southboro, s10,000 for organ fund and the sum of s5,- 900 to hold in trust until s15,000 for building of parish house at St. Marks is acquired. $25,000 is given as trust fund for the building of rectory at St. Marks church; the trustees of donations to Protestant Episcopal church get $1o,00o for up- keep of St. Marks church: Church Home society of Boston is left s2,500. There is trust fund of $50,000 to the trustees of St. Marks school as an endowment fund; the Cathedral church of St. Paul in Massachusetts is left $25,OoO; $500 is left to Bur nett park in Southboro to be used for the care of burial lot.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-22
NOW YOU ASK ONE
The Answers

The Answers
 1--The Mississippi is known as The Father of Waters"
 Mack Sennett is d maker of moving picture comedies.
 3--The science of acoustics deals with the transmission and reception of undistorted sound waves.
 4-"The Star Spangled Banner was composed during the second war with England. 1874.
 5-Venus was the Roman god of love and beauty.
 6-The Russo-Japanese war treaty of peace was signed in Portsmouth. N. H.
 7-Sleeping sickness germs are transmitted by the tsetse fly of Africa.
 S--Queen Elizabeth was known as the virgin queen.
 9-Pawns are used in the game of chess.
 10-"The Outline of History" was written by H. G. Wells.