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New Britain herald., 1927-02-26
NEW BRITAIN HAS OLDEST
JR. ACHIEVEMENT CLUB
"See-More" Club to observe Its
Sixth Anniversary This Month
Mrs. Cornell Feted.

New Britain may claim the oldest
Junior Achievement club in the
world. The "See-More" club is six
years old this month and has been
active continuously since its organ
ization. Several of the original club
members are now leaders of clubs of
their own organization. Mrs. H. C.
Warner OF % Elton Place, who is as
sistant director of the foundation,
has been the leader. Of the club since
the beginning.
The Blue Bell club, led by Mrs.
Edwin E. Kjos Of 1S1 South Main
street, has elected the following Of
ficers for the year 1927: President,
Margaret Routhier; vice-president,
Lucy Mercure; Secretary, Francis
Crowley: treasurer. Rita Manning;
and reporter, Lucy Mercure.
Mrs. T. j. Council of Springfield.
the instructor in the opening sessions
of the local Junior Achievement In
stitute. was rendered a reception at
the home of Mrs. J. NJ. Owsiak at
101 Pennington avenue yesterday
afternoon and was presented with
an electric percolator and other
gifts. She has consented to return
again in two weeks for an additional
lecture. Miss Mary Walker. also of
Springfield, will follow her with a
course for local leaders in dress con-
struction.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-26
DANCES DENOUNCED
Catholic Clergy in Austria Threatens
Accommodation for Those Who
OFFEND in This Respect.

Vienna, Feb. 26 P-Modern
dances have been scored by the Cath
Ole episcopacy of Austria, with
threats of communication for all
Catholics who persist in ignoring the
clergy's appeals for abstention.
According to the church periodical
OF the Vienna diocese, the assembled
bishops of Austria denounced all
dances of "exotic origin, tending TO
arouse the sense by the attitude OF
the dancers, the dress Of the wom-
en- and the accompanying sensuous
negro music" Objectionable dances
mentioned were the fox-trot, tango,
one-step, shimmy and Charleston,
which were declared to be "incom-
patible with Christian doctrines
and morals, and therefore to be con-
sidered as sinful and a public nui-
sance."
Meanwhile the dancing craze con-
tinues in Vienna with undated zest
at private and public functions,
dance-loving Vienna jazzing away
nightly until the early hours of the
morning.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-26
DECLINES TO GIVE
REPLY once MORE
insult Again Silent When Asked
About Funds

Washington, Feb. 26 (UP)-Sam-
uel insult, traction multi-millionaire
and ''angel" of the last Illinois
primary, told the senate election in
vestigating committee today he had
contributed s172,925.19 to the sena-
torial campaign and s65,o00 to the
Cook County campaign.
Part of the money was taken from
the Commonwealth Edison Com
pany. an insult corporation, and
part of it was borrowed from other
sources, insult said.
insult made the assertions In a
statement submitted when he was
called to the witness stand, thanked
by Gilbert E. Porter, attorney.
Porter interjected an objection
at the first question the committee
asked and insult declined to answer.
The question was:
Did you get any Of the s65,000
you spent in the Cook County cam
paign from the Commonwealth Edi-
son Company"
Il object" said Porter.
Il decline to answer" said insult.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-26
John Starkweather of
AnsOnia Dies in Hospital

Ansonia, Feb. &c LR> - John
Starlsweather, prominently identi-
fled with the Masonic fraternity
died at the Griffin hospital at 6
o'clock this morning in his 9th
year. Mr.. Starkweather was seiz-
ed with sudden attack of
illness Thursday afternoon while at
tending a performance at local
theater and was removed to the
Griffin hospital in an unconscious
condition.
He was 4 native Of New Haven
and is survived by wife, two sons
and a daughter.
Mr.. Starkweather was member
Of New Haven Commandery, knights
Templars, Pyramid Temple, Mobiles
of the Mystic Shrine, Scottish Rite
Masc.i, a past master of George
washington lodge. T. and A. NJ, a
member of Mount Vernon chapter,
K. A. NJ, of this city and of Union
Council, r. and S. M. He was for
years an accountant in the office of
the Farrell Foundry in this city and
served as president of the state GER
titled public accountants association
New Britain herald., 1927-02-26
French Suffragists
In Lively Campaign

Paris. Feb. 26 R-The steady
advance the cause of woman suffrage
is making in France was shown
strikingly at a crowded meeting
here last night organized by union
for the woman's vote. 1t was pre-
sided over by Maurice Hervey, one
of the leaders of the ultra conserva-
tive section of the French senate.
who was supported by an imposing
array of deputies and senators.
A feature of the proceedings was
a speech by Senator Francis Saint
Maur, announcing his conversion to
the cause. After what women had
done during the war, he said, no one
could pretend they did not have the
qualities necessary TO take an active
interest In the welfare of the nation.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-26
City Items

Trolley traffic on the West Main
street line was tied up for a short
time last night when a switch at
the corner OF Main and West Main
streets was split by the rear car on
the trolley express bound for New
Haven.
Supernumerary Officer William
Cronin reported that automobiles
driven by William Peichert and
John Abbiatti collided on Glen
street last night, doing slight dam
age.
Meadow street has returned from
New Britain General hospital where
she underwent an operation for ap-
pondicitis.
Miss Adeline Gilman of New
York city is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. D. S. Gilman of 80
Harrison street. over the weekend.
Announcement was made today
that the monthly meeting Of the
board Of police commissioner
scheduled Monday evening next
week will be held Thursday evening
March 3.
The police were asked this morn
ing to notify Stanley Walukeicz Of
636 Main street of the death of his
child at Hartford Isolation hospital
The police are investigating 8
report by Miller & Olson, grocers
that bundles of meat have beer
stolen from the company's automo
bile on Glen street. about a. m
the past three Saturdays.
The Catholic Daughters "Kitcher
Revue" will hold a dress rehearsal
at the T. A. B. building Sunday aft.
/ ernoon at 1:45.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-26
FORMER STAMFORD
MAN IS SUSPECTED
Unnamed Ex-0HiciaYs Actions
Being Investigated

Stamford, Conn, Feb. 26 CUP)-
An investigation into certain irregu-
larities in the accounts of a former
city official whose name was not
divulged was announced by Prose-
cutting Attorney Max Spelke here
today.
His statement merely said that
his attention had been called to the
matter and that an investigation had
been started. He said he could give
no more information because it
might defeat the ends of justice.
Rumors that such a probe would
be made have been heard in politi-
cal quarters here for several weeks.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-26
Storm Breaks Atlantic
Phone Service TODAY

New York, Feb. 26 RNTrans-At-
lantic telephone service between che
United States and Great Britain
which was extended to last five
remaining states in the west at $50
O'Clock this morning was reported
broken" shortly after the first few
calls from California had been put
through. The direct wire line from
Houlton, Me, went down in the vio-
lent snow storm raging over Maine,
officials here said.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-26
Sen. Wolcott Announces
Program of Capital Ex-
penditures Having APP
proval of Governor

Hartford, Feb. IS P) - Sound
business judgment dictates that the
state, in order to grow normally,
should undertake capital expend-
lures amounting to s10,000,000 at
this time. Senator Frederic c. Wal
colt, of Norfolk, chairman of the
finance committee, said in a state
ment issued with the hearty APPROX
al" of Governor Trumbull.
Projects involving capital expen-
ditures, which seem urgent at the
present time to Senator Walcott, he
listed as follows:
A state office building, new In
sane hospital, purchase OF inexpen-
sive land for protection of lumber
supply and conservation of fresh
New Britain herald., 1927-02-26
Gas Fumes Explode and
Fire Department Is Called

The slamming of door by the
in house in the rear of So Far
view street, owned by c. Bannlsky,
resulted in an alarm from Box %
at 6:52 last night A jet on the gas
stove had been turned on for some
time, it seemed. and when a match
was struck the fumes exploded.
There was no fire.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-26
ROMANCE AGAIN ENDS
ComstoCk Once More Finds Himself
Without a Sweetheart.

Comstock Once More Finds Himself
Without Sweetheart.
New York, Feb. Is (UP) - The
romance Of Connie Amy, dancer,
and Stanley c. Comstock. wealthy
Florida realty operator, apparently
has run its course.
Miss Almy, who earned fame by
being the one young woman who has
won man away from Peggy Joyce,
has consulted a lawyer here. it was
learned today. and breach Of prom
attorney, Francis c. Dale, head of
counsel for Edward w. Browning,
admitted Miss Almy has conferred
with him. but was reticent as to de-
tails.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-26
Hall to Explain Why
Tax Rate Is Higher

An explanation of taxation and
the causes which resulted in an in
crease in the rate this year will be
given by Chairman Edward +. Hall
of the board of finance and taxation,
tomorrow evening at a meeting of
the Polish Republican club in Fall
cons hall. The meeting will be held
at 1880 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-26

within a stones throw of her par
entail home in st. Petersburg, al
though the two did not meet un-
til they reached America.
Following the wedding in Bridge
port the couple went to Russia to
bride returned alone and took up
her residence with her mother at
81 East Goth street, New York.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-26
Showered With Boiling
Caustic, Two Men Burned

Pawtucket, r. l., Feb. &c UP)-
Showered with boiling caustic solu-
ton, two men were burned, one
perhaps fatally, here early today,
while at work in the bleaching de-
partment of the Acme Finishing
company's plant on Front street.
The victims, Jacob Kucher of
Central Falls, and Peter. Hanna of
Woonsocket, We're taken to Memoir
hospital. where it later was reported
that Tucker might not live through
the day. Hanna probably saved his
water
New Britain herald., 1927-02-26
Watchman on Boat Thinks
He Killed Night PrOWler

Perth Amboy, N. j., Feb. rs (UP)
William Casey. As, night watch
man on a schooner anchored in
Raritan Bay, repealed boarders"
on his boat last night and today was
held by police here on his own state
ment that he believed he killed a
man.
The man rowed to the schooner
in small boat and climbed over the
side of the ship despite his warnings.
Casey said. When the marauder
refused to stop. Casey fired both
barrels Of a shotgun and the
stranger fell over the side of the
boat, leaving no trace, the watch
man asserted. Casey rowed ashore
and gave himself up to the police.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-26
Sometime in 1923 France
Nav Get Around to Debts

Paris, Feb. &c Ops Sometime in
1928" or later, after elections for a
new chamber of deputies is the ear
liest date at which ratification of the
debt agreement can be taken up, In
the opinion of political circles. These
commentators say the political situ-
alton at the present time is such
that thorny question like the debt
accord stands little chance of atten-
ton
New Britain herald., 1927-02-26
M'LEAN SUED FOR $4,000
U. S. Senator From Connecticut De-
PENDANT in Action Brought Over
Fatal Accident In Washington.

BY GEORGE H. MANNING
(Washngton Bureau OF the n. B. Herald,
Washington, D. c., Feb, 26.--Sena-
tor George p. Mclean of Connecti-
cut is being sued for $4,000 dam
ages for the death of Alexander
Brooks, colored, who was killed by
the senator's automobile on Jan. 81.
The suit was filed in circuit court
yesterday by Brooks estate on be-
half of his widow, Hattie Brooks.
The senator was not In the car
when his chauffeur, Frank T. Pas
SIM, struck Brooks. Police who held
Passini after the accident tested the
car brakes and found them in good
condition, and after an investigation
freed the chauffeur and exonerated
him of blame for the accident.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-26
HELD FOR NON-SJPPORT

Stanley CHECKER was arrested this
forenoon at the Corbin Screw divi-
sion factory by Officer Thomas j.
Feeney, on a warrant charging non
support. Mrs. Clicker, who is 20
years of age, complained to Prose
cutting Attorney Woods this morn
ing and the warrant was issued.
The couple have one child.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-26
BOY CAUGHT AFTER CHASE

Patrolman Maurice Flynn caught
IL year old boy after Z chase
through Washington street about
2;20 this morning, and later, the
boys companion was brought in.
The boys have been sleeping In
barn in the rear of 1 Grove street,
according to their admissions to the
police.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-26
WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weather outlook for the week be-
ginning Monday:
North and middle Atlantic states:
A period of rains over south and
SHOWS and rains over north portion
about Tuesday and again during
latter half; cold early part, with
moderate temperatures thereafter
until end when it will be colder.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-26
HEARING POSTPONED

Danbury, Feb. &c Pl-No hearing
was held in the city court today in
case of Mrs. Rosie Svoritch Ga
boza charged with the murder of
Frank Vance here January 10. The
hearing was continued until next
Saturday, March 5. in order that
Robert G. De Forest. public defend
err of Bridgeport might be here as
attorney for the woman.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-26

Migrating frogs covered railroad
tracks for more than mile between
Vladislovaka and Sarygol in the
Crimea, hating Moscow express
train recently for three hours.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-26
HEAVY STORM HITS
NORTHERN SECTION
New England Partly Crippled by
Snow and Sleet

Boston, Feb. 26 R)-Snow, rain
and sleet in various parts of New
England today interrupted telephone
service in many sections and caused
a large amount of damage to wires,
poles and orchards. Hundreds of
poles were felled in Maine and tele-
phone company officials estimated
the damage in that state as close
to a million dollars.
In central Massachusetts there
was an eight-inch fall of snow
Western Massachusetts and southern
New Hampshire ard Vermon were
hard hit by snow and sleet.
Boston experienced a downpour of
rain. interspersed with sleet during
the night but today there were indi-
cations of clearing and colder wea-
Their. Everywhere a high easterly
wind added TO the damage.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-26

Fitchburg, Mass, Feb. 26-tPy-A
seven and one-half inch fall of
heavy snow early today did consid-
cradle damage to wires in Fitchburg
and vicinity. Public utility service
was impaired. shade and fruit trees
were damaged and motoring was
hazardous.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-26

Worcester, Mass, Feb. IS Up
The four inches of snow that fell
over Worcester county last night
was freighted with one inch of wa
ter. This heavy weight toppled tele.
graph and telephone poles to such
an extent as to paralyze trolley and
bus line service, and stop all tele-
phone toll line service through Web
ster into Connecticut. through Clin-
ton and Lowell to Portland, Maine,
and through Oakdale to Gardner
and North Adams.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-31
How Many Unemployed?
(New York World.

When John P Frey told the convention of the American Federation of Labor that there
 were 1 900 900 unemployed in the United States and that 35O0,O00 workers part time
 he was not talking down the country's prosperity so much as showing wherein our industrial sys-
 tenn is still defective It has frequently been stated that at any given time under normal
 business conditions there nearly million
 idle workers in this country. This, of course is largely surmise, but at present, with the almost-forgotten coal strike still dragging on in some sections and with industrial activity show ing a moderate recession, Mr. Freys figures may be sufficiently close to the facts for all practical purposes
 In the ranks of the unemployed at all times there a certain number who are unemploy- able and there are others who for one reason or another are temporarily uncomfortable. A third group may be seasonally unemployed and a fourth may be unemployed because of adverse conditions in industry. Little can be done for
 the first two of these groups, but in certain industries notably in building, efforts to reduce the amount of seasonal unemployment have had
 good results From unemployment due to Hue tuations in industrial activity the country during the past five years has been relatively free. Tht booms and slumps of the pre-war years nave failed to put in their appearance
 | Of course, million unemployed, or whatever
 the actual number may be, is just that many
 more than is desirable, but while human nature | is what it is there will never be a perfect bal Iancing of supply and demand in the labor field
 Nevertheless the amount of involuntary idleness can be substantially reduced whenever industry tackles the problem in earnest.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-31
Dwight ". Morrow.
lchristlan Ilera.i )


 Patriotism is not merely matter of Fourth of July orat,ons and memoia parades. The re- cont acceptance hy Mr Dwight w. Morrow. ds- tns0ighed nnancier and puhlicist of the ap- pofntment Ambassador to Mexico. has empha- s2od the reassnrlng fact that therr gre men who ready in peace to pay thS prira of patriotism
 Wonder has been expressed that this gentle man universally conceded exceptional Quaiities for the exacting public service thrust upor him, should give up his connections with great hankng house to serve his co"ntrv. Those whc know MT Morrow personally have not been sur prsed. He has heard before the call of publ z service He has experienced of its rewards He is fully acquainted with It's many drawback Before he Chairman Of the Aviation Board he promoted investigation of New Jersey prisons. He does not 10 his and exacting assignment walking in the dark
 With deliberate purpose and fine idealsm, al great business relationships, Mr. Morrow sur renders his private nteress in order that he ma! rcnder an unselfsh service to his country. Demo cratic government has been accused of lifting mediocrity into high places and too frequently men of adequate ability have not been available for crucial situations Democratic government not only deserves the best but is compromised when the best is not available. Democratic gov ernment offers to the highest type of our cti- zenry unsurpassed fields of activity and honorable distinctions The Ambassador to Mexico has made a remuneration and choice that should inspire others; that should lift the average of our public life.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-31
THE COST OF SCHOOLS.

In his statement to the Chamber of Gommercs last week. Commissioner Henderson oi the Terr torial Department Of Education placed tho per capita cost of education i'll the public schools of Alaska at $f35 as compared to $106 ia t91f. The increase in cost, therefore is 27 per nt His statistics showed increase of 27 rr cent. An the number of schools and 40 per cent growth in enrolment Thus the increased average cost has not exceeded nor kept pace with, the grew | in enrolment. Then too he showed tl5 per cent. students in high schools new than decade ago and last year 232 per cent more students graduated from high school than ip the Spring of 1918 This increase in the high schools undoubtedly very material factor in the mounting expenses of the educatoaa. system.
 Taking all cond tiona into consideration, the pc capita cost of educating Alaskas youth con pares very fayorably with the costs in other Pacific Coast localities. For instance figuree compiled by the Federal Bureau of Education shows it cost the city of Los Angeles $l29s6 for each child in it's public schools last year. Portland Oregon spent $95.96 and Seattle, $94.52 The public schools of these communities are concentrated within limited Their problems of transportation of supplies, of upkeep and maintenance are simple as compared to the widely separated schools which MT. Hender- son exercises control. It is greatly to the credit of his department that the adherence IS not more than is shown.
 It is common knowledge that Alaskans are generous in providing funds for the public school system, and for the Terrtory's one institution of higher learning at Fairbanks Through their elected representatives to the Legislature in the past decade covered by Mir. Hendersons state ment they have made excellent provision for the training for useful service the youngsters who in a few short years will succeed the present gen eration in carrying on the work of upbuildlne the Territory. And that the returns on the in- vestment will be commensurate with the relative ly heavy cost is not questioned by anyone
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-31
CLOSER BUSINESS RELATIONS
 DESIRABLE.

Juneau cut lumber is finding ready sale in Fairbanks. says returning travellers from the in teror metropolis. There is no more reason why Fairbanks shouldn't use Juneau lumber than Ju- neau shouldn't buy Fairbanks milled flour or it's agricultural products. provided that in the trans sections the quality and costs are comparable to costs from other market sources. One of the hindrances to more rapid Territorial growth has been the impractcability of domestic trade be- tween the several parts of the Territory. And this is due mainly to the excessive costs involved. Were it possible for Alaskans to develop inter community trade even on scale commensurate with it's present population. there would be a great deal more of unity of action and thought as well higher degree of prosperity for the Territory Closer business relations mean better Friendships and clearer political understanding.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-31
SUCH IS FAME.

In a speech the State of Nebraska delivered to the National Editorial Association as is hate session in Omaha, Gov McMulen called atten- tion to the circumstance that in her Terri torial'' days Nebraska was treeless plain while now the State is dotted from end to end with beautiful and useful groves of timber He said this condition the result of the foresight and energy of a citizen of Nebraska, "J. Morton Sterling" The record has not been made to show that he discussing J. Sterling Morton, fnancier, farmer and energetic promoter of West ern development founder of Arbor Day, who was Secretary of Agriculture in the Cabinet of Presi- dent Cleveland and father of Paul Morton, who was Secretary of the Navy under President Roosevelt How many editors were present who knew the difference between MT Sterling and MT Mortong
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-31
When Silence Pays.
fNew York Herald-Tribune.


 England expects that every man will do his duty is among those winged words that al ways seemed exactly suited to the man and the occasion. Too well suited, in fact, for now it appears from the private logbook, just unearthed, of seaman who fought at Trafalgar that Nelson signalled this at all. What he did signal. according to this logbook, was Bold Britons, follow wei" Awful and ncredible! Any com mander capable of such consciously rhetorical, highly egotistical rallying cry at the moment of plungng into great battle deserved defeat. Whatever the evidence. in behalf of Nelson's memory reject it.
 But whether this substitute be authentic or not, the moral is plain. namely that if an Admiral General can't say the thing that his tory will put in his mouth he should say noth- ing Almost all winged words have turned out to be apochryphal General Pershing didn't say, Lafayette are here" Colonel Whittle- sey didn't say, ''Go to hell!" There grave doubts about You may fire when you ready, Gridley"; Damn the torpedoes go ahead'A; Don't fire till you see the whites of their eyes; Don't cheer. boys; the poor devils are dying' What of it? If our heroes, who were men of action and not given to oratory, didn't say these apt things we, their worshippers, can be relief on to supply the defciency-just long as appears with dismal proof that they said something else Heroes, past, present and future keep your mouths shut!