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New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
Deputy Chief Barnes
 Escapes Long Plunge

Jllpplng as ne was lluFrNlng to the sliding pole in his bedroom on the second floor of the fire department headquarters building on Conner cial street, First Deputy Chief Eu- gene r. Barnes fell in such a way that his right legt doubled beneath
 him and had he not grabbed the
 pole and hung on he would have
 plunged through the pole hole ito the apparatus floor below, early last Sunday morning. His narrow escape did not become known until today when he became able to attend partially to his duties, pre- pairing reports on fire losses on in formation furnished by the fire in- surance companies. His leg still pains him and he is bothered by his right arm but he anticipates no last ing effects.
 The fife house gong changed as Box 331 was rung at 1925 o'clock for fire on Queen street and Chief Barnes jumped into his boots and started for the pole In a thrice he found himself clinging to it with his strength rapidly leaving him because the position of his body nullified his efforts to raise himself out of the aperture about the pole. Shouting for help at the top of his lungs he was terrified to observe that the racket caused by the gong. the start ing of the motors on the fire trucks and the hustle and hustle of the fire- men rushing to their positions drowned out his voice.
 Finally, Fireman Albert Saulnier saw him and hastened to his assist ance. Chief Barnes said today he doubted that he could have held onto the pole another minute. and his roscuer had difficult time releas- ing him because the chief was unable to help himself and the danger of his dropping through was imminent. After pulling and tugging, Fireman saulnier accomplished the chiefs re- lease and the latter directed the de- partlnent at the fire.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
MINISTER ACQUITTED
Bridgeport Clergyman Found Not Guilty of Practicing Healing Arts Without License,

Bridgeport. March 5 R-Rev. William Justinlus pastor of the First Swedish Baptist church, was found not guilty in city court today Of practlclng natureopathy without a li- cense. The trial occupied nearly three hours and decision was made by City Court Judge Albert J. Mer- rit
 The prosecution called two wit, nesses, State Policeman Leslie Long, fellow, who secured the information upon which Justinius was arrested and who admitted that there Was nothing the matter with his arm when he went to the minister for treatment.
 Olaf Anderson, an inmate of the swedish home for the aged at Shel- ton, was the second. Anderson testi fled to treatment he had received for rheumatism.
 In summing up. Attorney Samuel Reich, counsel for Justinius said, State Policeman Longfellow admit ted that his sole object was to tran the Rev. Mr. Justinius. Under tn. law the state of Connecticut as a result of this act of one of it's agents. should be the defendant here and not this minister of God"
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
ANNUAL REPORT QF
 TEACHERS MADE
Submitted to Gov. Trumbuu by
 Miss Dorothy Shanley

Hartford, March Pp-1he sev- cnth annual report Of the CoEnecti- cut teachers retirement board, sub mltted this morning 10 Governor Trumbull hy Miss Dorothy M. shan ley, secretary. shows that So9 teach ters in the state withdrew from the reliremen, association during the year ended December 31, 1927. but that 1,l6a new members were added, 1,135 Of these being compulsory un- der the statutes.
 Of the S0a who withdrew. 2S4 did so to marry, a52 left the state. 95 entered some other profession, 15 withdrew for miscellaneous reasons 3S because of illness, S7 because they were entering college, and 2s withdrew because they were enter ing the New Haven teaching service which is separate from the rest of the teaching organization in the state and has its own retirement and pension system.
 The grand total membership in the association at the end of the year was s.714. of which 239 were retired, 6,SS7 were members with
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
Palestine Night Program
 At Synagogue Tomorrow

Palestine night will be observed friday evening by the Congrega ton Sons of Israel. Palestine eye nings were inaugurated two years ago and have proved very successful. Tho speaker will be Rabbi Maurice Eisenberg of Washington. D. C. Rab- nj Eisenberg was connected with one Of the largest congregations in Washington and several years ago retired cs rabbi emeritus. Since his retirement he has been actively en- gagged in Zionist work. Rabbi Eis- enberg Is known for his eloquence and beautiful style of speaking.
 social and open forum.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
WbAlM STOPPED TERRIBLE PAIN
 IN MY FEET

Having su9efsd untold sgonics for many years rom painful swelling tarthntis) in my fect, ~.- about to give up my work which require' nueh standing and vMlong. as vas advised that no tyestment would otherwise bc effective. Tlsa Rabalm vas eailcd to my attention. The iNt fev applications gave me such astonishing -saisf that VI soon convinced that had at lase found the heip had sought 50 ong in vain. Ny trouble has ben 90 fully overcome, that for ovs1 year nov, have continued at my work without . particle of pain or inconvenience, and vi<A no t,estnent whatever. Certainly Rabalu- dA the seemingly impossible for me. .'-C. E, PAippen, 5 Mix Street, Salem, Mas.
 II you also ase tornented with painful swell inGs in lsgs and feet fl your toe joints are some ln0 o sud and tender you can hardly ,cuch then. you too. like MT. Phippcn. can find relic. n Rsbaln. Two sizn, 50-cenh and 3l. .oo con- ta&ning tino as much. RADALM IS 10. sale by aIl drle4g&s.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08

compulsory accounts and 1,5SS had voluntary accounts.
 B Retire
 Thirty-three teachers retired in 1927 The state will pay them pen sions totaling s1.46752 month, while the monthly payments from the annuity fund will amount to s2o2.5o. total of sl,67o to be dis bursed each month by the state to these 33 teachers. or S2o.04O a year.
 The annuity payments in 1927 to all retired teachers amounted to $7,- o37 and the pensions from the state tctaled s1o2.205 Refunds amount ed to $ls3.017. making total of s29l.26O in disbursements to teach CTS by the retirement board in 1927.
 The report further contains a table showing the amount of money received from the teachers in every town ill the state during the year a total of $593.044 received from teachers from teachers salaries.
 In 1917 $36.s6S was received from the same source. and the refunds amounted to $s4.S3. the annuity pay ments totaled G3 cents and the pen- sion payments were SS13. as com pared with $1o2.oo5 in pensions last year.
 The annuity fund, invested in bonds, was on December s1, s3,566.- 0h6 The nensio,, fund l;1,au-;S. ;, vested in bonds was s962.oo0.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
BOGUS BABY LEGALLY
 ADOPTED AS BOYER
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dlsclaiming the boy as his son and asking that his name as such be eXpunged from state records This suit, which would legally deprive the child of his s5,o00,oo0 inheri- tance. is pending.
 Mrs. Boyer's next move. she has indicated to immigration authori- ties, will be to legalize the residence Of the child in the United States by obtaining a visa for his legal entry rom Canada. Such action, immi- grafton authorities said, would prs vent deportation.
 Mrs. Boyer. now estraneed from her husband, refused to discuss the adoption today. Previously she had admitted she deceived her husband by representing the child as her son. but declared she would keep the boy and rear him as her son evel! though she lost her home.
 She is now resident of Oakland county, living with the child in Royal Oak. a Detroit suburb.
 Plans for the adoption proceed ings had been kept secret and were wholly unexpected. There was no crowd in the court room and the adoption was completed in q brief formal procedure.
 The child's name was changed q, the request of Mrs. Boyer in her petition. who gave no explanation TOT having hlm named Dodge AL fred Boyer. He was referred to in the petition as Joseph Alfred Boyer. ir.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
TUNNEY PLANNING
 TO HAVE ESTATE
Recently Acquired Property to
 Be Developed

Stamford, March Scene Tunney heavyweight champion of the world who yesterday became q real estate owner here by purchase of the Clara Louise White farm on Erskine road, IS to make that place his permanent home, friends of Tunney said today.
 George D. Knox of Greenwich will direct the development of the farm Of 35 acres into homestead and in addition Tunnev probably will have the place made into T training camp fer his own use while in the tistic same.
 MT. Knox stated today that the property Was bought for Tunney by William 4. McCabe, personal friend 4nd counsel adviser and the deeds We're offered for recording with the town clerk yesterday. With pur- chase assured Mr. Knox says he was commissioned by Tunney to take the farm and make the buildings over Tor personal use of the champion, Mr. Knox said that he had had no further instructions and was not aware of Tunnay's plans which rumor said might include matri- gnony.
 The farm is In the Pound Ridge section and is somewhat remote from the city. In MT. knox's opinion the property can be charmingly develop d as 8. country residence. Work will be started at once. Other friends of Tunney said that the champion has liked the Pound Ridge section because it gave opportunity for country life pleasures and yet was handy to New York with it's city diversions.
 It was expected that Tunn"y would be here to look over his property nd see to the transfer of it into his own name within q short time.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
THOMAS TO GIVE WAR LECTURE

Lowell Thomas, author, adventurer and war correspondent, will lecture on With Lawrence in Arabia and Allenby in Palestine" at q meeting of the Hartford Engineers club, Inc, at Hartford High school Friday evening. The lecture will be illus trated with motion pictures M G. Steele of Hart X Hutchinson's this city, is first yice-president of the club.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
Merchant Marine Needed,
 Manufacturer Declares

Washington, March s.-IP1-The United States must develop it's mer- chant marine through government aid If 1t is to approach the maritime greatness of other leading shipping of Hoboken, N. d., representing the National Association Of Manufactur- CTS, declared today in a statement presented to the house merchant marine committee.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
Here Is Something Every
 Nervous Person Needs

forceful and useful man again.
 No matter what put you in such a nervous condition, remember that Lifetone Tablets are compounded for the sole purpose Of helping nerv- ous men and women and if for any reason they do not help you to get rid of all nervousness and at tho same time cause you to groW' more vigorous in body and keener in mind Fair Drug Dept. or any live wire druggist anywhere will gladly return the purchase price.
 Seventy-two tablets for $l.o0-not much to pay for steady nerves and bright eyes and buoyant feeling all day long.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
MANY ALCOHOLICS

Bridgeport, March s P}--All records ill the number of alcoholics . treated in this city in any single year in history were smashed in 1927 at Hillside home where 326 cases were handled. 45 of them being women. Eight deaths were recorded by the division of vital statistics as caused by alcoholism, which is an average for the past 15 searD.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
Quick Pile Relief

Dr. Leonhardt's Hem-Roid Is guaranteed to banish any form ot Pile misery. or money back. It gives quick action even in old. stub- born cases, Hem-R is a harm less tablet that removes blood con- gestion in the lower bowel-the cause of piles. It brings joyful re- lief quickly and safely or costs noth- ing. Fair Drug Dept. and druggists everywhere sell it with this guar antce
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
S-1-L DEFEATS ARROW JUNIORS

Tuesday afternoon the Triangles. composed of boys from Mir. John sons S-l-E class won a basketball game against the Arrow Junior tcan with q score of Is to 1o. C. Abdell; mad" 5 points, E. Coyle and r. kromidas A. May and Shepanski did good work at the guard positions. Miller played well for the losers making the most points.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
.AMPHIONS IN PALS FIRST''

Members of the cast who will take part in the Senior High schools Amphion club play Pals First which is to be presented at the school Friday evening. March 2S. are planning to put every effort into it in order that it may surpass pre- vious efforts this season.
 Following the success of its last production. Polly with Past" the club is confident it will continue It's
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
BIG CONSOLIDATION PLANNED

Chicago, March $ RD-A consol- dation by which the interests of Sam. uel Insult. public utilities leader. would gain control of the s17,09o,- 900 Peabody Coal company of Chica go was reported under negotiation today.
 The company operates 34 mines in Illinois, Kentucky Indiana, Okla homa and Pennsylvania.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
Fair Drug Dept. Offers Lifetone Tablets to Build Up Shattered Nerves and Money Back If They Fail.

What are you going to do about your nervous conditiono
 Are you going around looking gloomy and boring your friends with the old story-"Nerves shot to piece" sleep and lot of de- pressing talk about how unfortunate you are?
 Or are you going to do as thou. sands have done-get rid of your nervousness-your gloom-your low spirits and be a real keen minded.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
DIES IN OFFICE
Veteran Town Clerk and Treasurer 1t Norwich Is Heart Attack Vic tim

Norwich. Mar. tP,-Charles Shepard Holbrook, for the past 2s years town clerk and treasurer Of this city died suddenly at his office ln the town hall today. Death was due to heart trouble.
 He was born Tn Norwich. October 2S, 1856 and attended the public schools and Norwich free academy For many years he was identified with the druggist firm Of Lee and osgood as a druggist,
 He was elected town clerk and treasurer and Tn 1900 served con- tlnuopsly since that time, both dem- ocrats and republicans having him on their tickets.
 Politically he was republican, He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Frederick Motzger Of Palmyra, N. J.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
success and end the year with sev- eral dramatic triumphs to its credit.

: Sweden receives 6S.ooo foreign Tourists every year. of whom one eighth are Americans. who make an average sojourn of 19 days and leave about 36.000,000.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08

4 gun used in German East Afri- ca during the World war was ac- tually made in 16so; it is 10 be seen in the Imperial War Museum, Lon- don.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08

sailing vessel. with sharp bow, built and rigged for the utmost speed is known as a clipper.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-08

We have many conSratulatory notes for the Herald Classified Ads.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-11
AMENDMENT BOOSTS
COST OF DAM BILL

WASHINGTON, Dec II, Especial to the Age)-Ari-
zona received crumb of comfort when her proposal 10
exclude the ella River the amendment prohibiting the
Federal Power Commission from granting power permits
until the Boulder Dam bill becomes effective was adopted
m the Senate bv vote of 33 Just before the close
of todays session Phipps introduced another
amendment increasing the appropriation from S125OOOOOO
to $16 900 900 the proTiso that $25OOOOOO shall De
government contribution to flood control to De repaid
only in case the surplus profits from the power after dl-
vidng 37 percent between Nevada and Arizona
shall be sufficient.
This is considered a great advance and it is believed
that the will pass in its entirety before the holidays
Senator Johnson, commenting on the last Ph1pps
amendment declared the project able pay its
out without government contribution for flood control also
that $35 100000 estimated for the AAmercan canal
should be deducted the $165 90 because
the bill its will be carried by the land served
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-11
WILL PRESENT
NEW ROAD SHOW

The widey heralded $4,000 900
Universal super-production OF
Uncle Toms Cabin" has been
scheduled 20 show here at FL
Portal Theater Friday and Satur-
day. The gigantic feature was
close to two years in production
and over 5000 people were used in
making it. Every financial, tech
nical, and physical resource OF the
tremendous Universal organization
was employed in making this one
of the greatest photodramaS ever
brought to the screen. Harry Pol
lard directed the Super-mot1on pic
ture and an all-Star cast was sell
ected to play the featured roles.
The cast includes Margarita Fisch-
er, Arthur Edmund Carewe, John
Roche, Gertrude AStor, Luclen
Littlefield, George Siegmann, Mona
Ray, Virginia Grey, Eulal1e Jen-
sen, j. Gordon Russell, Aileen
Manning, Jack Mower, Vivien
Oakland, and others.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-11
SENATE VOTES TO
ALLEGATION
OF WATER
Bratton Amendment AlIocat-
ing Four Million Four
Hundred Thousand Acre
Feet Accepted.

WASHINGTON, Dec. II, R-
The Senate today voted TO fix
Californias share of water in the
Boulder Dam bill at four million
four hundred thousand acre feet.
Johnson at first accepted the ocm-
promise and then rescinded his
action when Ashurst and Hayden
of Arizona refused to promise that
they would not seek in the water
power sections Of the bill. The
vote to accept the compromise was
48 to 20 with thirty-five Demo-
Gratis teaming with thirteen Re-
publicans for the compromise and
twenty-five Republicans lining up
with three Democrats and one
Farmer-Labor senator against 1t.
Ashurst, Bratton, Hayden, Ken
drick, King, Pittman, Oddie, Smoot
and Waterman voted for the COM
promise with johnson, Shortridge
and Phipps against it, Previously
Haydens proposal to limit Cali
fornia to four million two hundred
thousand acre feet was defeated
by a vote Of 29 to 48, the Repub-
Hcans lining up almost solidly be-
hind johnson and the Democrats
behind Hayden.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-11
WOULD PROTECT
.CHARLEST'N DEER

There will be a meeting Of
sportsmen Of this city tonight in
the Commissioners Room at the
Court House. The object Of the
meeting Is to formulate an or
ganization that will have as its
object the protection of wild game
in Clark county.
1t Is said that with proper pro-
lection given the deer in the
Charleston mountains, through the
aid of state trappers, within four
years it would become a hunters
paradise.
At the present time mountain
lion, lynx, bobcats and coyotes
take a toll that is much larger
than it should be- On the north
ern side of the range goats are
running the grazing ground.
Much could be done along other
lines and it is asked that all
sportsmen attend the meeting to-
night.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-11
INNOCENT MAN
IS KILLED IN
RENO GUNFIGHT

RENO, New, Dec. 8, P)-Martin
Ralph Mercer, %, has been arrest
ed and is held in connection with
the death of Elmer S. Melke, who
died at $3.50 Saturday morning as
the result of a bullet wound re-
ceived four hours earlier, says the
Reno Evening Gazette.
Melke was standing on the side
walk on Lake street when he was
struck by a bullet fired from a
gun in the hands of Officer T. K.
Rice.
Rice became suspicious of the
actions of Mercer, who has admit
ted he intended to rob a service
station at 4th and University ave-
nue., and turned his flashlight on
Mercer, who turned to flee, after
firing two shots at the officer.
These shots lodged in a tree.
The officer fired three shots, it
is said, one of which hit Mercer
in the foot, and the other struck
the sidewalk, then glanced upward
into the chest Of Melke.
MERGERS identity was discovered
after he had gone to a doctor to
have his wounds dressed, the doc
tor informing the police Of the
circumstance.
When his home was surrounded
Mercer surrendered and admitted
his part in the affair.
1t is stated that the District At
torney of Washoe county has
stated that unless some statute is
found to cover MERGERS case so
that a murder charge may be pre-
ferred against him, it will be ne
cessary to prosecute on the charge
Of assault with intent to kill.
A coroner's jury exonerated Of
ficer Rice from all blame, finding
the cause of death IAN accident
caused by a bullet fired from a
gun in the hands of T. K. Rice"
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-11
EARL HAS PROG'M
AT KIWANIS CLUB

Ira Earl, program chairman foi
last nights meeting Of the Las
Vegas Kiwanis Club, entertained
the members with a varied pro-
gram. He had as his guests Cliff
ford Cook, member of the local
Boy Scout organization, Mrs. Ros-
coe Thomas, J. Harold Brinley
and Don Earl.
Clifford Cook was introduced
and gave a short talk on the work
of the Scout organization. Don
Earl, Ira's young son, gave two
violin solos accompanied by Mrs.
Roscoe Thomas, his instructor. j.
Harold Brinley was then introduc-
ed and gave two short readings.
Ira then took the floor and gave
a review of past and present cur
rent events, concluding his talk
with a few predictions Of the fu-
ture.
Charles Rea. of the 20-30 Club,
was a guest of the club and pres
ented a move to be made by his
organization in the construction OF
signs. He invited the Kiwanis
Club to share a space on the signs
along with Rotary. The matter
is under adviSement.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-11
E. OF c. MEET
LACKS QUORUM

The lack of a quorum at the
regular weekly luncheon Of the
Chamber OF Commerce prohibited
any business being done, never
theleSs a good deal of time was
spent in discussion Of various
problems.
The question of the construction
Of signs as proposed by the 20-So
Club was given some consider
alton. The 20-3o Club has brought
forward the idea Of placing large
signs nthe highway, alloting
space to each of the service clubs
and the Chamber of Commerce.
The discussion of an air-field
was again brought up. 1t will be
necessary to move from the pres
ent ocation in very short time.
The American Legion has promis-
ed support for q new field.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-11
SENATE VOTES ON BOULDER Amendments S
TALLEST MAN
SEES LAS VEGAS

Those who were at the sta
ion Sunday evening when No.
"a came In were given An extra
.hril when they saw what at
first appeared to be a young
telegraph pole walking down
the platform
A second glance, however,
proved the phenomena to be
anybody else living. His height
flesh and blood, and none other
than Joe Aasen, the tallest man
in the world.
Being 8 feet 3 inches high,
Joe can look over the head Of
makes it rather inconvenient at
times, as doors, beds, sofas,
,hairs, sleeping car berths, bath
tubs, and what not, are built
or people Of six feet or less.
On the other hand his height
has its advantages, In fact 1t
supports him, for Aasen was on
his way to Los Angeles where
he is billed to appear with the
Fanchon-M Marco Revue at Loew's
State Theater beginning today.
Joe has to have all his clothes
specially made. As he wears .
size 22 In a shoe, the home
town stores are unable to sup
,ly him.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-11
LEGION ELECTS
NEW OFFICERS

Officers for the ensuing year
were elected last night by the Las
Vegas Post of the American Le-
gion. Despite the bad weather
and prevailing illness good
crowd was present.
The officers elected were: Sam
Shaw, Commander; H. S. Thomp-
son, Vice-Commander; w. j.
Hooper, Post Auditor; DR.. Dixon,
Chaplain; A. N. Vann, Sargent-at-
Arms; Earl Eglington, Finance
officer, and A. c. Grant, Execu-
tive Committeeman.
The new officers will assume
their duties at the next regular
meeting. The next meeting is
scheduled for Christmas Eve but
will probably be postponed until
later that week.