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New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
LARGE TEXTILE MILL
 CUTS WAGES 10 PER GENT
Amoskeag, One of Worlds Largest Mill Factories, Forced to Slash
 Pay of About 5000 Workers.

Manchester. N. H.. Dec. IS tP - Delegates 10 the Amoskeag work ers' conference met this afternoon with the understanding that they were to receive from the manage ment of the Amoskeag Manufactur- ing company an announcement of a ten per cent wage reduction. effec- tive December IT. The Amoskeag is one of the largest textile mills in the world.
 About 5000 workers are employ ed by the Amoskeag at present To- days conference was called under a plan for employe representation in the management which was adopted several years ago. The mills have an annual payroll of o,000.- 900.
 Ten per cent wage reductions have been made recently at textile mills in several Maine cities and at a few Massachusetts plants, but none has been announced in New Hampshire. Unsatisfactory business conditions and southern competition have been the causes generally as signed.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
VISITING NURSE MEETING

The regular monthly meeting of the board Of directors of the Visit. ing Nurse association was held this morning. Reports were received and the following board members were present, Mrs. Ernest NJ. Smith. Mrs. Stanley T. Goss. Mrs. Louis W. Young, Mrs. Patrick F. McDonough, Mrs. James B. Thomson, Mrs. George T. Kimball, Mrs. Harry M, Bates. Mrs. Howard J. Bruemmer, Mrs. Valentine B. Chamberlain. Mrs. Michael Kinsella, Mrs. Charles E. Parsons. Mrs. Robert M. Parsons, Mrs. William F. Parker, Mrs. An drew J. Sloper and Mrs. Everett B. Proudman.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
Hartford Woman Dies
 After Automobile Crash

Hartford, Dec 13 lP-Miss Ade- laid Renza. 20, of 65 Whitmore street. was fatally Injured about ' o'clock this morning when she was struck by an automobile on Frank lin avenue. She died as she was be- ing carried into the Hartford hos pital where she was taken in the police ambulance.
 Albert Jones of Gil Franklin avenue. operator of the automobile, was held on q charge of criminal negligence following an investigation by Detectives Patrick J. Sheren and John D. McSweegan.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
CONTRACTS AWARDED
Wisconsin Firm Gets Order From State Tuberculosis Commission at Meeting.

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 13 Pt-The largest of eight contracts to supply tho state tuberculosis sanitorium with paper articles such as paper cups, napkins. etc, has been award ed to a Milwaukee, Wis, concern. Will Ross, Inc, and represents s. 500. The contracts were awarded by the state tuberculosis commission at its regular meeting at the state capitol yesterday afternoon when bids for the contracts were opened.
 Other contracts were awarded to the Rourke-Eno Paper Company Of Hartford, s1,o25; the Eagle Paper Company of Hartford, s3S0; the Premier Paper Company of New York. SIPS; the Chatfiold Paper Company Of New Haven s346.50: the Minotte F. Chatfield Paper Company of New Haven, s217.75; the F. F. Fowler Company of New Haven, s400, and the Burnitol Mfg. Company of Boston, s5S0. The con- tracts totalled s6,477.25,
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
Sen. Hehin Demands
 Jardine's Resignation

Washington, Dec. 1S No>-ReS;lg- nation of Secretary Jardlne ana Lloyd s. Tenny of the bureau ol economies in the department of agriculture, was demanded in the senate today by Senator Hailin, democrat, Alabama, because Of the break in cotton prices some time ago following issuance of depart ment price estimate.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
POLICE, SEJZE, STILL,

New Haven, Dec. IS P>-Police took over a 400 gallon still In full operation at 970 Qninnipiac avenue today. No one was in the house.
 Dominick Arbino. found at work nearby in drain, was arrested. He claimed to be working on the sewer into which refuse from the still had been poured.
 The seized equipment was ap- praised at s5,000.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
Man Questions His
 Marriage in Court

Middletown. Dec. l3 R - The question of validity of a marriage was raised in a non support case on trial today before Superior Court Judge Alfred C. Baldwin and jury because the defendant claim ed that he was married in this city on license issued at East Hamp- ton, Mass.
 Herman ". Kelly of Higganum Is being sued by his wife whom he had left because. he claimed, che had shown partiality for boarders in the house. Kelly claimed that Rev. Harry B. Belcher, now . pas tor in Waterbury, was the on1ciat- ing clergyman.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
Vast Gold Fortune
 Will Go to England

New York. Dec. IS R)-Gold valu- ed at $7,500,oO0 was withdrawn from the New York Federal Reserve bank vaults today for shipment to England on the Berengaria tomor- row. The National City bank was understood to be the constgnee. but officials of that institution declined to discuss the transaction. Comment also was withheld at the Federal Reserve bank on the ground that withdrawals were essentially private transa ctions.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
WINS FIRST PRIZE

J. Gustav Johnson, an alderman in the common council, has been ad viscd that he has taken first prize in a contest conducted by the New ern division for new business writ ten in October. He has also taken sixth prize Tor business handled so far this year in the United States and Canada, and first prize for the state of Connecticut.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
Deaths
Gabriel NaIewajek

Gabriel Nalewajck, 65 years old. of 1GG Washington street. died early this morning at St. Francis hospital. Hartford after a weeks illness. He had been in failing health for about a year and was forced to quit e1n- ployment for about that time.
 He was widower. Funeral ar engagements, in charge of Frank Brodzek 2 Son, are incomplete.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
Two Policemen Off Duty
 As Result of Accidents

Officers Otis Hopkins and Michael Meehan are off duty because of lameness, resulting, it Is believed from injuries sustained in accidents. Both were run down by automobiles while on traffic duty. Officer Nee han was injured few years ago at Main and Commercial streets, while Officer Hopkins was injured a. few months ago at the South church corner,
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
LICENSES SUSPENDED

The police were notified today Of the suspension of the operators licenses of Jack H. Harris of 2l La salle court, Alder Lundgren Of "4 Dewey street, John Kavalauski Of 50 Nevington avenue, Thomas Ciachero of 45 Horace street, John klatka oi 1902 High street: return of the ll- cense of Dominicl Ciachero of 1O9 Orange stret, and suspension of the right to operate in the case of Ru- dolph Zielke, Jr., of 70 Woodland street.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
MASS ON FEAST

Rome, Dec. IS UP)-A special mass was celebrated at St. John Lateran church in commemoration of the feast of St. Lucy, and in pray CT for the special prosperity and happiness of the Gallic states. Mom- bers of the French embassy staff attended.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
Kills Family With
 Axe. Hangs Himself

Henncssey, Okla. Dec. 13 LPN- Philip Mills, killed his wife and five small children with an axe in his barn near here early today and then hanged himself from rafter'
 Neiehbors said Mills. who was 40 wears old, was dcspondent because Of financial losses and family trouble.
 Mrs. Mills, about the same age as her husband, and a six months old baby in her arms, were killed as they slept Twins, boy and girl about eight years old, and two smaller children likewise were killed in thelr beds.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
Bartlett to Check Up on
 InsrectOyS' Charge Slips

Councilman D. L. Bartlett will at tend the meeting Of the common council salary committee tomorrow evening, to discuss the system of al lowing some of the inspectors in the of weights and measures allowances for transportation. As chairman of the committee on supplies and print ing, Councilman Bartlett approves the bills every month and he is of the opinion that some inequalities exist
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
Cardinals Trade Ring
 And Schulte to PhillieS

New York, Dec. 13 Pl-The St. Louis Cardinals today traded Pitch CT Jimmy Ring and Catcher John Schulte to the Phillies in exchange for three players, Shortstop Jimmy Coon1e Outtielder John Mokan and Catcher Clarence Jonnard. In mak- ing the announcement. Manager Bill Mckechnie of the Cardinals said no cash was involved
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
Vincent I.cNprhaSkaS

The funeral Of Vincent Lever baskas of 50 Wolcott street who was found dead in the hallway of q friends home in Hartford Sunday night will be held at the funeral parlors of stephen Roper tomorrow morning at 7:3o o'clock and at St. Andrews church at s o'clock. Bur ial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
BANK DECLARES DIVIDEND

New Haven, Dec. 13 (P - A divi- dend of eight per cent with an extra dividend of eight per cent declared by the Mechanics bank last night, makes the total of divi- dends for the year 26 per cent. Elm ployes were given a 10 per cent bonus as their share of prosperity
 The Christmas tree of the bank was held last night.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
New Subscription for
 Hartford Flood Victims

| Hartford. Dec. 13 (UP) - The 1 Hartford Chamber of Commerce an-
 nounced today that S1,1S1 had been
 i supbscribed during the past 24 hours
 for the benefit of the flood sufferers of Hartford and West Hartford, Yer mont. The Vermont communities were named after the Connecticut capital.
 At the same time. the Hartford ! Times announced additional sub scriptions totalling S590.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
STORE, CLERK INJURED

Miss Viola Howe, aged 16. of PA Beaver street, is at New Britain Gen cral hospital for treatment for an injury to her back. the result of 9 fall at the $. s. Kresge Co. store on Main street, where she is en- ploycd. She was admitted to the hospital about il o'clock last night She was reported resting comfort ably today.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
LABOR MEN TO MEET

Action on the death of President Patrick O'Meara of the Connecticut Federation of Labor will be taken at special meeting of the Central Labor Union tomorrow evening. Resolutions will be drawn up and q letter of regret will probably be sent to Mrs. O'Meara.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
SENIOR CLUB PARTY

Featuring the entertainment in connection with the Christmas party of the Senior club of the New Brit ain High school Thursday evening of this week will be two solos by Miss Emily kagle and short play by members of the club, Dancing in the gymnasium will follow the regular meeting.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
Funerals
Mrs. Julia Nagill

Since another funeral mass was held at Holy Trinity church this morning at 3 o'clock the time when the funeral mass of Mrs. Julia Ma gill was to be held, the funeral had to be postponed until this afternoon. A service will be conducted at the home at 1:30 o'clock and at the church at o'clock. Burial was in Holy Trinity cemetery. A requiem high mass will be celebrated next week.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
CHECK UP ON POLICE
Chief Hart Wants Men to Report Where They Go to Eat Their Night Lunches.

Night patrolmen were required by crder of Chief Hart to turn in re- to the places they have their lunch. Some of the men usC school build ings, while other have lunch at po- lice headquarters, the post office, the hospital. and private stores. Chief Hart said it has come to his atten- ton that some of the men were not Iunching in designated places, hence his order for the reports,
 One officer is said to have re- ported that his reason for not lunch ing in a certain school building was that the rats were too numerous.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
RIVER AGAIN RISING

Hartford, Dec. 13 P-With rain predicted for today and tomorrow, another rise of the Connecticut river here is expected. according to the local branch of the United States weather bureau. The river this morning measured ls.s feet and was falling very slowly.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
FORECLOSURE JUDGMENT

A judgment of foreclosure by sale has been rendered by Judge Henry P. Roche of the city court in the action of Celia Zevin, execu- trix, against Mary Neiditz ct als. Attorney Donald Gaffney has been appointed as a committee to sell the property in question, which is To- cated on Hurlburt street. The ap- praisers appointed by the court are William F. Curtin, Harry O'Connor and Louis GitliIz. The property will be sold on December 20 at ?. m.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
SETS BOWLING RECORD

Worcester, Mass, Doc. 1S P)- Thomas N. Marshall who rolls No. 4 on the Regal team of City League, last night cracked out three string total of 432 on the candle pins in a match at Casino alleys. His single strings were 163. 125 and IA.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
FREE STATE LOAN SUBSCRIBED

Dublin, Dec. 13 R'-Subscriptions to the Free State loan of t7,oo0,00o tabout s35, ,000) have come in so we'll that the lists closed today in stead of tomorrow as had been scheduled.
 (The $15,000,000 portion of the Irish loan taken up by an American syndicate was heavily oVer-Sub- scribed several days ago)
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
POSTlIASTERS NAMED

Washington, Dec. 13 (F' - Presl- dent Coolidge today made the fol lowing nominations for postmasters:
 Connecticut, Norwich, Casper K Bailey.
 Maine, Bangor. William r. Holden
 Massachusetts, Brockton, Law renee T. Briggs; New Bedford. liar. old WinsloW; North Adams, Jame. T. Potter.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
s5oO,ooo HARTFORD DEAL

Hartford. Dec. 13 R-The High- land Court Hotel at 50 Windsor avenue, built as an apartment hotel in 1904 by G. w. Morrow of this city, and since owned by him. was sold this morning to J. J. Byrnes of 271 Pennington avenue, for approxi- mately $500.000. The hotel has 800 rooms
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
HANDBAG STOLEN

complained to Officer Joseph Ken nedy yesterday that her handbag was stolen from 2 counter in a Main street store. Whoever took 1t will have little for the trouble. however, for the bag contained only Forest CTS due book.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
SLAYER ELECTROCUTED

Raiford, Fla, Dec. 13 LP-Thomas Costello, convicted of murdering An tonic Regueira. Tampa restaurant owner, was electrocuted here early today at the state prison The body was claimed by relatives and shipped to Providence, R. I. for interment.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
NEW TREATY SIGNED

Washington, Dec. 13 P-A new treaty of friendship, commerce and consular rights" between the Unit ed States and Honduras to replace the treaty of 1864 was signed by the American minister and the Hon. duras minister of foreign affairs on December '.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
TEN HORSES RIRNED

Hartford, Conn, Dec. IS UP)- Ten horses were burned to death and five others rescued In & fire which caused S2,250 less at T. l.. O'Donnell livery stables here early today.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
MORSE SAILORS STUDIED

Decorah. Iowa, Dec. 13. P,- A study of the part which Norwegian sailors have played in Atlantic coast shipping will be made by Dr. Knut Gjerset, head of the depart ment of history and curator of the museum at Luther College. He has been given a years leave of absence.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
fP, InUfmnlty ana VtHrr II
 Companies

Aetna Casualty X Surety Co. ..l3lol Aetna Life Insurance Co. ...... sSo $40 Conn. Gen Life Insurance Go. .1.a0lS10 Hid. steam Boil Insp. X Ins. Co. S35 Lincoln Natl Life Ins. Co, ..,. l0o Travellers Insurance Co. .lbs5 l6lQ
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
WaU Street Briefs

November sales of 457 Liggett drug stores were S4.696.S32, in in- crease of s12S,117 over November last year, and for Il months this year, s52,590,551 a gain of s5.042.- s92 over the corresponding 1926 per- lod.
 Members of the Rubber Exchange of New York voted to close the eX- change on Saturday. Dec. 24, for a triple holiday over Christmas. Sim liar action previous was taken by the New York Cotton Exchange. A pc tltion for a three-day recess on the New York Stock Exchange also is being circulated on the trading floor.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
TREASURY BALANCE
READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
 FOR BEST RESULTS

Treasury Balance, $20,1S7 S9a,
Washington telegraph., 1927-04-15
PROSPERITY REAL,
EXCEPTING AGRICULTURE

The great prosperity that we near
so much about. and which is sadly
missing in great farming centers, is
reported by too many sound business
men to be doubted. However. that
it is confined to certain centers is
as apparent as the failure Of the agri-
cultural interests to receive a gener-
Gus slice of the 50 called good times.
Chain stores, carrying on their
business in cities, report that 1927
is a great year. Hubert T. Parsons,
president of the Woolworth chain Of
five and ten cent stores, dclares that
'the public has the buying spirit and
you don't have to coax the dollars
out of their pockets -
This sounds good and while We have
no intention of spreading depressing
information, there are merchants in
ment is too broad to cover the IN
tire country. Reading such reports
of prosperous conditions should make
us more determined than ever TO de.
wise some system whereby agriculture
the basic industry of the nation
shares in feeling hard cash.
Washington telegraph., 1927-04-15
PLENY OF MONEY

The United States government re-
Gently decided that it wanted about
five hundred million dollars in order
to retire existing Indebtedness that
bears a higher rate of interest than
the present money market demands.
When the public completed its beg
ginning for the privilege Of lending
Uncle Sam the money he sought it
was found that almost three dollars
had been offered where one was ask
ed.
This looks like there is money in
the county.
When you visit a modern moving
fleet upon the progress shown by the
film theatres in the past decade per
NIT your mind to dwell upon the fact
that the largest theatre in the world
is a motion picture showhouse. cost
ing it is said, 0,000,000.
As accessories the film theatre ha.
a large pipe organ, an orchestra pii
chat accommodates l10 musicians, and
is illuminated by spotlights aggroga-
ting 100000 candle power. Figure
for yourself how many homes eoul,
be lighted with this candlepower an,
you will have an idea of the impor
tance Of moving pictures.
Washington telegraph., 1927-04-15
(Lesson Text-Matt. ie: 1924

Alternate subjects are given for
this lesson, one dealing with Peter
graf confession of faith and the
other with The resurrection of
Jesus. but we have selected the
first, because it is in keeping with
th object of The quarters lessons,
namely, astudy of Peter, and be
cause at the same time, it embrace
the conclusion of the other lesson.
For, if Jesus be recognized rs the
son of God there will be 40 serious
questioning of his power 70 live af-
ter death.
The scene was in northern Cali
lee and it was during The third year
of Christs' activ ministry. He wa
closing his public career and ii
about six months he would meet hi
fate. The event was important
enough to be reported by all three Of
the synoptle gospel writors, nlthougi
Matthew alone contains the latter
part Of our lesson. the promise Of
the Savior TO build his church upor
The rock, about The Interpretation
,r0versy.
Jesus, realizing the limited periot
Of his earthly life, had been active
ly seeking TO build up thc Faith ant
increase tfe understanding of his in
innate followers. He fully knew
that these men would have 10 carry
on his great work and he alone real
lied the utmost importance Of de-
velopng in them the great caitl
and vital truth which he had como
TO present to mankind. As n noted
public characteS, Jesus had become
a subject Of much speculation among
Washington telegraph., 1927-04-15
HALL HIT BY FLAMES
FAMED BORGER DANCE

Berger, Texas, April 12.-The Pal
lisades Dance Hall scene of two kill
ings and a number of gun fights and
shootings during the past year bum
ed at a a. m, today The building
was valued at $4,000. 1t had been
closed and dark since The rangers
cleaned up the town last week.
Washington telegraph., 1927-04-15

Prosperity; The U. S. Steel Cor
poration earned 99,,05S,S6S net in
1926.
Washington telegraph., 1927-04-15

Most men are very friendly until
the question of debts come up.
Washington telegraph., 1927-04-15

Entered at the post office at Wash
ington, Hampstead County, Arkan-
sas, as Seeond-Class mail matter
under the Act Of March 3, 1879.
Washington telegraph., 1927-04-15
Pains
disappeared


SEVERAL years ago / was
badly rundown" says Mrs.
John Bunch, R. F. d. 8, Colum-
bia, S. c. II could not do any
of my work. was SO weak /
could not wash a dish. My back
and sides hurt me at times
dreadfully. / dragged around
until l finally got down in bed"
H Then, explains Mrs. Bunch,
she happened to read about
Cardui, the woman's tonic, and
decided to give it thorough
trial, the results of which she
describes below:
ut seemed to reach the
l cause of my trouble at once.
! did not take it long before
my appetite began to improve.
! gained in weight from ia
pounds until now ! weigh i25
pounds, ! soon was able 10 ha
up around tho houRe, / took
up my household duties and
was delighted with my return.
ing strength.
II now do all my own work
The pains in my sides and
back have disappeared and l
feel like a different person"
Cardui has been helping suf-
fering women for nearly so
years. Sold by all druggists.
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Washington telegraph., 1927-04-15
STUDIO SHOTS

Fate has smiled on Senorita Lupe
Velez, a seventh and a half year Old
Spanish beauty, who came TO Holly
wood from an engagement in Mex.
co City. Hal Roach signed her 10 a
long term contract and more than
likely she vii soon become another
priced possession Of the Mtro-Gold-
wyn- Mayr studios.
First signs Of the movie version
of "Rose Marie" that queen of
musical comedies, manifested them
selves when William Nigh was as
signed to the directorial post by
Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer. Filming will
begin in about six weeks, during
which time the cast will be assembled
and other important details attnded
to-.
General Andrew Jackson'e drama
tic and colorful war against The
Creek Indians has been chosen as
the background for the next his
torical western which Tim Mccoy
will star in for Metro Goldwyn-
Mayer.
Romance" Joseph Conrads
famous novel will be Ramon No
varro's next starring vehicle for
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer when he
completes work in "Old Heidel-
berg" in which he is co-starred
with Norma Shearer. John 5.
Robertson, who directed Lillian
Gish in "Annie Laurie" and is now
Captain Salvation, will di- |
rect Novarro in the new film.
Washington telegraph., 1927-04-15
SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON
(BY HENRY RADCLIFFE)

(BY HENRY RADCLIFFE)
PETERS FAITH
international Sunday School Lesson
For April II, 1927.
GOLDEN TEXT-"Thou art the
Christ, the Son Of the living God.
Matt. 1916,