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New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
Wounded Man Nearly
 DrOwns in Accident

MiIlinocket. Me. Dec. Is lF- Kirk Bcmis. c1. of Ashburnhah. Mass. critically wounded in hunt ing accidently. narrowly escaped drowning when motor truck which was bearing him to hospital broke through the ice on Millinocket lake and sank. He was reported to he m Serious condition at the hospital here last night.
 Bemis was cleaning traps 12 miles from here yesterday when his gun was discharged accidentally. A horse and sled and motor truck were used to convey him here. The drlver of the truck succeeded in dra ggtng Bemis to safety when the ice broke.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
could be smAll"1 IS t"I .

could be sm"ll"e IS t"s ,. ..-. S,l.arc.
 Flames kr!.. !. -a >,. The flames wrre Httac,.rd from every possible angle. Heavy .tuA grates protecting the celiai NinuoNs on the Seymour street side We're lift ed out of the way to allow hose 10 run through to the bottom of the shaft. Other lines went through to pour water from other points ol Nan- tage. All the time the 1ircmCn had in mind the danger from the pos sible ignition of gasoline and oll stored in the building, but fortunate ly the>upper stories attracted the fire and it was an uneven fight TOT only while. Chief Noble said the flames must have been in the shaft for some time before discovery was made, judging by the intensity of the heat and the progress made by the fire through the storage rooms.
 Building Recently Remodelcd For some years, the Handy Garage was used for storage and repair of automobiles, but 2 short time ago, Gitlavitz had it remodeled. The walls were removed from the ground floor for a distance sufficient to permit of an open way for cars 10 drive in for gasoline. The accessory store was built on the Seymour street side. and the upper stories were let out for storage purposes. Narrow wooden stairs lead to the second and third stories, and had the discovery of the fire been delay cd they would have added fuel to the blaze. AS it was, they were water | soaked but not otherwise damaged. l The walls and ceilings in the storage rooms were blackened and charred, indicating that the flames had been checked none too soon.
 Gitlavitz said there was only one automobile in the building, on the third floor. Andrew Petuskis of 436 Chestnut street and partner owned it and raced it at Charter Oak park in Hartford until few months ago when the partner bought Petuskis interest, according to Gitlavitz. He put the car in storage and went to Virginia, where he lived.
 OH- Shift Bremen Respond
 The response of the off-shift fire. men to the second alarm was prompt. Fireman Edward H. Park. CT, telephone operator, was in bed at his home on South Main street and hastened to headquarters where ht and Operator Harry Parsons tele' phoned to the men, supplementine the siren call. Upwards of ten oI a dozen policemen were on duty about the building. The recall was sounded at 5:43 o'clock on orders o1 Chief Noble, when it was evident that the fire was under control.
 As to the cause, Chief Noble after a thorough inspection of the prem ises that it was possible that some, one had been careless with matches and started a smouldering fire which was a long time breaking through That 1t started in the pit was certain the chief said, but he could not gc beyond a theory as to the definite cause.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

On withdrawing. the Bolivian min ister. said he had 8 communication from his government that his coun- try wanted moral reparation" from Paraguay before participating in conciliation proceedings. He added that the fact that the Bolivian dele gation had re-entered the conference was not to be taken to mean that his counry approved of the concilia- tion efforts of the special interna- tional committee.
 This committee was appointed shortly after the opening of the con- ference and its purpose is, if possible. to find some way of settling the Bolivian-Paraguayan quarrel. It has done little thus far, it's work be- ing halted by the withdrawal of the : Bolivian delegation.
 Awaiting Results
 In fact. the Pan-American con- ference on conciliation and arbitra- tion. seems to be awaiting the results of the trouble in South America be- fore pushing it's deliberations. The | conference had for its purpose lay | ing the basis for pact that would ! lessen chances for war on the Amer ! ican hemisphere. The Bolivian Par aguayan dispute was case in point. Reporters of the committee on conciliation and arbitration are going ahead with work of prospective protocol and the special committee is standing by. The conference gener- ally apparently has been waiting to see what would happen.
 l The United States and the various delegations here are not the only ones trying to avoid what has threat ened to terminate in war.
 Treaty Is Cited
 1 The permanent commission estab- lished by the Gondra convention, from it's headquarters at Montevideo, has sent a note to Bolivia insisting that that country send representa- lives to an Investigating board to discuss the quarrel. Under the Con- dra treaty signed by both Paraguay and Bolivia an impartial commission would be appointed to investigate t differences and until the report of that commission is made, warlike preparations would be held in abey- ance.
 Previously the permanent commits sion had offered it's services in medi-
 ating the dispute. Bolivia did not warm to this offer and the commits slon's return note urged Bolivia tc
 reconsider. saying that the Gondra
 treaty was the key to such problems
 as were facing Bolivia and Paraguay
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
Peace Seehers Busy
Listen! Skinny Folks
 WhJ Not Put On F|s:h
 Where Flesh Is Needed

Teus ot thousands of exceedingly thin men and women haze put on good healthy flesh with M"toy's Tablets-and put it on where il Was most needed.
 There's nothing in McCoy's that can hurt you-thcy will not only help you 10 take on weight you need. but will make you stronger. more energetic and vigorous.
 Mccoy takes all the risk-Read this ironclad guarantee. If after taking 4 sixty cent boxes of Me Coy's Tablets or One Dollar boxes any thin. underweight man or wom an doesn't gain at least ] pounds and feel completely satisfied Wit h the marked improvement in health your money will be refunded.
 Just ask for McCoy's Tablets at Fair Drug Dept. or any drug store. Distributed by McCoy's Laborat ories. Inc, also distributors of Mccoy 2 Cod Liver Oil-there is none better.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
Sheriff Sentenced to
 Serve Year in Prison

East St. Louis. H., Dec. 13 R- Sheriff Leslie B. Roches of Cairo, Ill.,, was sentenced to serve year and a day in Leavenworth peniten- tiary and pay fine of $5,00O by United States District Judge Lind fey here today. when he and a ma iority of the 34 other co-defendants on trial for a widespread liquor conspiracy in Alexander county ab- ruptly pleaded guilty on the fourth day of their trial.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
EUGENE DWELL IN
 MYSTERY OF OWN
(Continued from First Page)

I expect to be in the pink of condl- tion in the shortest time."
 Efforts to trace O'Neill by inquiry at steamship offices were fruitless. All lines operating toward either Japan or Honolulu stated that no person answering his description had either sailed recently or made arrangements for transportation.
 At the Astor hotel. the manage ment said the American playwright left on December 12, saying he planned to go to Hongkong on the steamer President Monroe which sailed that day.
 But the Dollar Steamship lines local office said that no one re- sembling O'Neill had gone aboard the liner.
 Mrs. Tuwe Drew, who described herself as a Swedish masseuse and graduate physician serving MT. O'Neill as secretary. also left the Astor yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
PLANS TO BE Pl SHED

Boston, Dec. Is t Pl-Plans for a memorial 10 the Puritan founders of Massachusetts will he pushed al the next session of in" legislature at the time Of inc Massachusetts Bay tcrcentenaly celebration in 192n.
 An appropriation Of Slo.0UO will nounccment by tine committee in charge oi plans for the celebration.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
Harry Garrity. Veteran
 Actor, Dies in Calf.

Los Angeles, Dee. 13 lp-Harry Garrity, 5G. veteran actor, died at his home here last night after an illness of several months.
 Garrity was one of the best known comedians on the American stage and was also widely known for his handling Of character parts. One of his outstanding sur'"sscs was his appearance in "Abic's Irish Rose"
 Death was due to q kidney ail- ment. His widow and mother sur yive.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
TRIO IS HELD

Coatesville. Pa. Dec. 13 lPl- Search for Vera Garnet. A, and the two youths who were alleged to have kidnaped her and Sarah Wright. 13. from Parkesburg. Pa. ended late yesterday when word was received from police of Winchester, Va. that they had arrested the trio. The mes sage contained no details. The Wright girls, returned home yester- day and said she had been liberated.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
POLICE AGENT" PRODUCED
Presence tn Court as Witness Said to Have Affected Case of Mrs. Maj. nffa

eta.
 Harry Sheremeta. formerly of { Union street. this city, and now of Springfield, Mass, was brought to superior court in Hartford yesterday to testify for the state in the case of Mrs. Concetta Maietta of Lafay- cite street. charged with being a third offender against the liquor laws. Sheremeta was police agent and testified in police court that he purchased liquor from Mrs. Maietta.
 It was said that Mrs. Mafetta would plead not guilty in superior court if sheremeta was not pro- duced, as the states case would be weak without him. Detective Ser geant McCue and Officer Kiely went to Springfield after him and at sight of him in the county building plea of guilty was entered.
 It is understood that the states attorneys office will recommend a fine of $500 and costs and jail sen tence of five days next Tuesda9 when Mrs. Maietta is presented Tor sentence.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
FARVR EXTRA DIVIDEND
Board of Directors Puts Gift In Stockings of Shareholders and 1n- cludes New Year Present.

An extra dividend of s1 per share will be paid to stockholders of the Fafnir Bearing Co. on Saturday. De- cember 15. following a declaration Of the Christmas gift by the board of directors at its meeting held Monday. The board also declared the regular Givid, nd of 50 cents share payable December 3l and also an extra DO cents a share payable on the same date.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
WILL PROSECUTE.

BN1falO. N. Y. DOC. TT IT' - b'spit" the verdict Of not guilty re turned by q. federal jury in the ease or inc Virginia bare Vineyards. Inc. Of Penn fan, the government will continue 10 prosecute any persons or firms advertising and selling a product for the making of wine in the home, Richard II. T"Wplcton United States district attorney. an- nounCed yesterday
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
NORIAKTY TO UMPIRE

Chicago. Dec. 13 (R - George Moriarty. manager of the Detrolt Tigers for two years. will return 10 the American League as an umpire next season, President E. s. Barnard of the league announced today. Dave Barry of Boston was added to the list as a reserve umpire.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
pETRYCKA FINED Ssoo
S0uthington Man Pleads Guilty to Violation of Liquor Law
 HopEo Case Dismissed
(special to the Herald)

Especial to the Herald)
 Southington, Dec. 13-Rudolph Pietrycka of Center street was found guilty of liquor law violation in the police court this morning and was fined $2O0 and costs by Judge J. Lambert Degnon. The charge against Stephen Hopko of Bristol street. alleged partner of Pietrycka, was nolled.
 Both of the men were defended by McDonough & Lacey of New
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

Britain. Pietrycka pleaded guilty. The men were arrested following the activities of two ''stool- pigeons"
 employed by Prosecuting Attorney, H. c. Camp.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
House Desires to
 Keen Indians Sober

Washington, Dec. 13 R-After an- other furry of debate over prohibi. ton, the house adopted an amend- ment to the interior department sup ply Dill today to increase by $SS.00O the appropriation for enforcement of the liquor laws among the Indians.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
Adopts Measure
Tension IESsenS

Washington, Dec. IS R>-Tension caused by the dispute between Para quay and Bolivia apparently has lessened a bit with the return 10 the Ian-American conference of the Bo- livian delegates. In particular, rep resentatives of the American repub- lies meeting here were optimistic over this development the belief be- ing expressed that it might mean that the quarrel would be settled without war.
 Whether this optimism Is justified remains to be seen. The excitement caused in Bolivia and Paraguay after troops of the two countries clashed on the frontier seems to have abated little.
 Patriotic manifestations are con- tinuing throughout Bolivia. From La Paz came the report that university students nave been holding meetings at which patriotic speeches were made and that offers of support and assistance continue 10 pour into the government. A solemn campaign mass has been celebrated in La Paz 10 the memory of those who fell in the fight at Fort Eanguardia.
 Taking Steps
 Paraguay is also taking steps to meet the situation. which is consid- cred serious. Leaders of political parties have agreed on the formation of board of national defense. and the university federation has issued q manifesto to the peoples of the Americas. protesting against what it terms the warlike attitude of Bo- Iivia.
 The Paraguayan legation in Wash ington in a statement said it has been informed that Bolivia is con centrating troops and war material near the boundary. This statement also declared that Paraguay felt that Bolivia had been the aggrcssor in the conflict at Fort Vanguardia and Bo- liyjan troops were accused of firing the first shots.
 Peace Seehers Busy
 Whatever the feeling in the coun- tries concerned may be. those seek ing peace are busy. In some guar. ters the return Of Bolivian delegates to the conference here was attributed partly 10 representations made b. the United States and other Amcri can republics.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
B0LIvIA.PARAGUAY
 REPLY ID LEAGUE
(Continued from First Page)
Offers of Aid

La Paz, Bolivia, Dec. 1S.-FS Offers of men, munitions, and other aids to warfare continued to pour in upon the Bolivian government to- day. The government on it's part ap- peared to be marking time, awaiting a move from Paraguay on the de- mand for prior reporation" for the frontier clash at Fort NanglArdia.
 Youths throughout the entire re- public, seized with war fever. were volunteering in thousands and the military authorities were rejecting their services. In La Paz alone, 15,- 900 volunteers have offered to join the colors.
 Send Notice
 A committee of conscripts sent notice to the government pleading that they be enrolled and sent to the disputed territory of Chaco. They said their lives were insgnifi- cant before the peril which hung over territorial integrity.
 In Sucre, the alternate capital of the republic, book of the soldier" was opened 50 that all men who wished to march on the disputed territory might write their names in it. Word was received that Paul Ernest. Bolivian aviator, who was in Paris, had bought an airplane and started for home to join the army.
 The league of industrial employees addressed communication to the srpnera1 ma nd of bo questing that it's members be the first enrolled, "To march in the great crusade of conquest and civili- zation against Paraguay"
 Offer Receipts
 Hotels, restaurants and motion picture theaters offered their net receipts for six days toward a na- tional war fund. The tobacco monopoly gave 15,000 boxes of cigarettes to the government for Bolivian soldiers.
 The directors of an American plant at La Paz, offered the general staff the use of the plant if needed, or the army. Another concern tendered it's complete stock of motor cars and motorcycles for military use.
 The chamber of deputies invited the government department to re- duce all expenditures to minimum so as to increase the defense funds of the nation.
 Adopts Measure
 Congress adopted a measure pro- viding for penalties of from five to ten years imprisonment for govern ment employees. who during the present emergency falsify their ac- counts or defraud the government.
 President Siles acknowledged the receipt of plea for peace sent by the council of the league of nations. He added that he would reply to it as soon as he had consulted with his cabinet. President Machado of Chile, cabled President Siles the friendly suggestion that he maintain peace. The president replied that he would be pleased to do so for it always had been the country's desire within national order and dignity.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

Since 17Ss there has been no year so dry as 1921, when the rainfall was only G9 per cent of normal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-03
BEWARE THE
COUGH OR COLD
THAT HANGS ON

Persistent coughs and colds lead to
serious trouble. You can stop them now
with Creomulsion, an emulsifed creo-
sote that is pleasant to take. Creomul-
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two-fold action; it soothes and heals
the infamed membranes and inhibits
germ growth.
OF all known drugs, creosote i rec
ognized by high medical authorities as
one Of the greatest healing agencies for
persistent coughs and colds and other
forms of throat troubles. Creomulsion
contains. in addition to c~reosote, other
healing elements which soothe and heal
the infected membranes and stop the
irritation and inflammation. while the
creosote goes on 10 the stomach, is abb
sorbed into the blood. attacks the seat
Of the trouble and checks the growth
of the germs.
Circumcision is guaranteed satisfac-
tory in the treatment OF persistent
coughs and colds, bronchial asthma,
bronchitis and other forms Of respira.
tory diseases, ard is excellent for build.
ing up the system after colds or flu.
Money refunded If any cough or cold il
not relieved after taking according TO
directions. Ask your druggist. (adv.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-03
AUTOTACLAW
IS ENFORCED
State Highway De.
partment Man Here
To Aid in Fight

approximately Is persons, 10 Of
them from Point Isabel and the re-
mainder from Brownsville, have been
cited before Tax Collector ]. J. Fox
here TO pay delinquent automobile
license fees by Joseph r. kneitz, in
spector OF the state highway depart
ment, who arrived in Brownsville
Thursday.
He will remain here until every
automobile operated on the roads
Of Cameron county Is equipped with
a 1928 license plate, Mr.. Kneitz said.
He came from Corpus Christi. his
headquarters.
The same campaign Is being waged
oil over the state by officials Of
the department, he declared. He has
charge of 10 counties in this imme-
date region.
T.. 4. Sadlcr, county traffic officer.
Is cooperating in the scar for de-
linquents here. Those from Point
Isabel were cited Thursday afternoon,
and given until Friday morning TO
pay their auto fees. while the
Brownsville group were spotted
Friday morning. The latter were told
to have new plates on their cars
within an hour.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-03
VOTEON
SEWER BONDS
San Benito Council to
Call For Vote on
Extension Issue
Especial to The Herald)

SAN BENITO, Feb. 3.-San Be-
nito's first bond issue for further
improvement during the yea 1928
will probably be submitted to the
voters of the city at the time Of the
city election, the first Tuesday in
April, il was announced following
the meeting of the commission here
Wednesday night.
The issue will be for sewer i'm
provement and extension, it was an
nounced.
No exact amount has been decided
on, and the commission members
have not reached a decision as TO
whether other improvements shall be
provided for in any bond issues at
this time, although some other pro-
jects are said 10 be under CON
sideration.
The commission calling a hearing
for paving on the south half of Palm
boulevard, and on east Reseca drive
and Scott Brown street. this paving
to be done out Of the present paw
ing funds of the city.
The city secretary. Richard Col
Inns, was ordered 20 pay bills which
were looked over by the commits
sioners.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-03

B%arometric pressure was moderate
ly high to high this morning over
the eastern half of the country, and
moderately low and apparently fall
ing over the far western states.
This pressure distribution was at
tended by fair TO clear weather
throughout the country, except most
~ cloudy and unsettled in Texas
and the southwestern and far west
ern states, where light 70 moderate
rains occurred also within the last
"a hours. Temperatures have risen
more or less practically throughout
the United States and the Canadian
Northwest since yesterday morning.
resulting in readings more or less
above the seasonal average practical
~ throughout the western two
thirds Of the count his morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-03
Miss Miller, So,
Dies Thursday

Death came TO Miss Alvina Emelia
Miller, 50, at the home Of her sister,
Mrs. Mary NJ. Schiewtz, 233 st.
Charles street, Thursday at 1910
o'clock in the morning.
Burial was at Buena Vista Gene
terry following funeral services at the
Sacred Heart church at 10 o'clock
this morning. Father Jean b. Frigon
performed the last rites in the
church Of which she was a devout
member.
Born at Fort Union, New Mexico,
she came to Brownsville many years
ago and has made her home with her
sister during the past years. She
leave two brothers. W. S. Miller OF
Brownsville and George Miller OF
Weslaco. a sister, Mrs. Swietz of this
city. and several nieces and nephews.
Burial arrangements were made al
the Huxley mortuary and were con-
Quoted from that place.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-03
Drivers Sans Lights
To Be Given Tickets
LsnscIal 10 lie Herald.l

HARLINGEN. Feb. DRIVERS az
automobiles having improper or in
sufficient lighting are 70 be given
tickets" in the future. IL the warn
ings issued are not needed better,
said L. Nj. GLADDEN.. traffic officer
for the north end Of Comeron coun-
ty highways.
GLADDEN. said that in the past he
has merely notified drivers when
their lights are defective, and adj
monished them to have the lights
corrected at once.
But we must take this menace
off the highway. and ii seems the
only way to do it Is 10 give tickets. "
GLADDEN. said. This we propose TO
start doing"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-03
JUDGMENT TO
EXPIRE FEB. 10
Sale of the Rio Crande
Railway Is Possible
After That Date

The judgment rendered in federal
court on February 10. 1926, prevent
ing the sale Of the Sugarland inter
ests of the Rio Grande railway and
its assets under a first lien, will
expire Friday, February TO-
What action will be taken By the
holders Of the first lien has not
been disclosed. The judgment pro-
v;des that no foreclosure sale can
be made without publication in a
Brownsville paper.
Action was brought by the holders
of the second mortgage bonds IN
1926 to prevent the sale of the Rio
Grande railway and its assets under
the first lien held by W. Il. Ed
ridge, and the court granted a stay
of two years.
At the time the judgment was
rendered the first lien amounted 70
$685., 1882, covering the first mort
gage bonds, the rice mill, rolling
stock and other assets of the rail
way. The court also allowed all
betterments and the cost of opera
ton less the revenue for the two
year priod TO be entered under the
first lien.
The interests of the second mort
gage bond holders amounted e
$315, 100, covering the principal and
-naed interest to that date. De-
benture bonds which had been re-
ceived in transfer for second mort
gage bonds.~were, by the court or
der. given tn same status rs the
second mortgage bonds.
1t is understood that the first
lien is held by the Sugarland inter
ests, but the holders Of the second
mortgage bonds are scattered
throughout the United Statezt
though the major portion Of the
bonds are held by Valley parties.