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The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-10
BACCALAU UREATE SUNDAY

Rev. R. A. Galley of the Method ist Episcopal church of Juneau will preach the baccalaureate ser mon to the graduating class of the high school next Sunday morning at II o'clock. The services will be held in the Congregational church.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-10
ROSE CROlx CHAPTER
 WILL CONFER DEGREES

The Chapter of Rose Croix of the Scottish Rite Bodies of Jul neau, will confer the 10th to 18th degrees tomorrow evening at o'clock. The degrees will be con. ferred by the Past Masters of the Chapter, under the direction of J. ". Lievers. A dinner at 6:30 D. m. will precede the degree work.
 This will be the last degree work of the Scottish Rite Bodies Until the completion of the new Temple.
 Eugene Permanent waves, SIS. American Beatty Parlor. -ady
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-10
DOUGLAS NEVIS
EAGLES TO HONOR MOTHERS

A special program is b9ing pre- pared by the Douglas Aerie, Fra ternal Order of Eagles, to be giv- en Sunday evening, May 13, in the Liberty Theatre, in observance of Mothers Day. In addition to some fine musical numbers plan ned, Rev. A. P. Kashevaroff will deliver an address.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-10
ATTENTION EASTERN STARS

It is requested that as many members as possible attend the funeral cf Sister Mary Edmiston at Doug,as, Friday afternoon, May 11th. Ferry leaves Juneau at ? o'clock. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-10
MlNARD MILL IN HOSPITAL

Minard Mill, superintendent oi the Juneau Water Company, ell tered St. Ann's hospital this morn. ing with a light case of influenza
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-10
REBEkAHS GIVING FINAL
 CARD EVENT SATURDAY

The last card party Of the Re bekah series which was started a couple of months ago will be given Saturday evening in the Odd Fellows Hall.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-10
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED
 OF HELEN THELMA HEWITT

Mrs. Ada Hewitt has announced the engagement of her daughter Helen Thelma, of this city. to Herbert A. McManus of New York City. The wedding will take place in Douglas sometime next month.
 Miss Hewitt has lived practical ly all of her life in Douglas and is one of the city's popular young ladies. Mr. McManus came here from Juneau about year ago anu is employed at the Treadwell foundry.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-10

This store Wi, be open even- ings on the 10th of each month for the accommodation of the trade.
 adv. GOLDSTEIN'S EMPORIUM
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-10

NorE-observatons Dutch. Harbor, Kodiak. Juneau, Seattle Portland and San Francisco m. and p. m, Juneau time
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-10
Weather Conditions As Recorded by the U. 5. Weather Bureau
Forecast for Juneau and vicinity beginning D. today:
LOCAL DATA

rmer tonight and Friday; gentle. variable winds
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-10

nId papers Tor sare al The Empire
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-10
CABLE AND RADIO REPORTS
TO-DAY

Low 8 a. m. Sam. Precip. Sam. lnmn- tamn. NelnnlIv 2A hrs Mnalhnr
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24
Olson's Claim Against
 Connecticut Settled

A settlement was agreed upon in the claim of John Olson. owner Of property in Berlin. against the state of Connecticut, during a hearing yesterday at the office of Attorney Donald Gaffney. representing the claimant. John K. Beach. former justice of the supreme court. was sitting as referee of the superior court and the state was represented by Attorney James A. Carpenter of the law firm of Day, Berry and Reynolds of Hartford.
 Olson was awarded approximately $500 for land which the state took while strengthening Berlin turnpike. near the old Middletown road, and an appeal from the award was taken. Philip M. Pagan. William G. Dunn and Adolph Carlson testified as real estate appraisers that the property was reasonably worth more than $500. Several witnesses fer the state were also heard. The amou.. | of the settlement was not disclosed. but it was compromise between $500 and $3.10o, the latter fi9ure being the value Olson set upon the land. In view of the settlement, th. appeal from the award will be with drawn from superior court.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24
DENIES DRIVING HIS TRUCK
 INVOLVED IN COLLISION
Berlin Man Identified By Witness Who Says He Went Past Red
 Lie!t in Flight.

Camille Nendrillo, aged 50, of Berlin, will be arraigned in police court next Tuesday on charges of reckless driving and evad- ing responsibility, as a result of collision aboutSs o'clock last night between his express truck and an automobile owned by Herbert Y. Andres of 14 Warlock street. Ven drillo expressed surprise when Ser geant T. J. Feeney placed him un- der arrest, and maintained that he had left his vehicle in garage at 29 Lee street, although his home is in Berlin. He denied that he Was driving on Elm street at the time of the collision. but Arthur Kallberg. who gave the registration number to the police, said he was positive of it. When Vendrillo was put to plea in court today. Judge Saxe said he may be disqualified from trying the case, and it is possible that . fur ther continuance may be ordered. depending on the condition of Judge H. P. Roche, who is i'll at home.
 Miss Eleanor Rotherforth of rs1 West Main street. accompanied by Andres. was driving his car north on Elm street behind car which turned west into North street. when the truck came from North into Elm and turned south, striking the Andres car, which was on the right side of the street. according to the police report. The driver did not stop after the collision, and Eall- berg, giving chase, saw him pass the traffic signal at Elm and East Main streets, despite the fact that the red 1 light was set against traffic on Elm street.
 The left rear fender of the An dres car was smashed. Nobody was { injured.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24

while occupying a loge seat at the performance. Going to the loge seat section of the theater Peterson found the billfold and destroyed it, also tearing up the check and the license, the police claim. He had $44 on his person when arrested.
 Peterson pleaded guilty and had nothing to say. Questioned by Judge Sake he said he was born in Bangor, Me, and had been in and about Boston, Mass, prior to coming to New Britain. At an early age he was in an orphanage, he said. Judge saNe withheld judgment until Pro- bation Officer Connolly, after leav- ing court to make an investigation, reported that Peterson's record was good. so far as his employers knew. Sergeant Feeney told the court that Manager Dan Finn of the theater told him BerkoWitz would be reim- bursed for his loss.
 Judge Sake told Peterson he could be sent to jail for six months fer the crime. and he impressed on him that he was being dealt with very con- sideratcly and must behave or he will tc punished.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24

he would purchase 6 new car and the defendant agreed to allow tl5O on the plaintiffs old car. and that the purchase was to be made accord ing to financing plan whereby the plaintiff was to pay a fourth down and the remainder in F monthly payments. The defendant agreed to deliver the new car on or about
 April l. 1926. but failed to do so. it is alleged. The plaintiff also made payment of $11.e5 for obtaining new markers which the company was to take care of. When Duchess nau requested the return of the old car or $15O and SLIPS advanced for the markers, the defendant refused to do so. he claims. Papers were served today by Constable John S. Recor. The case is returnable in city court on the second Monday in l Nav
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24
City Items

Mrs. James O'Brien. Mrs. John Hyland, Mrs. Francis Morehead and Mrs. Martin McNamara have re- turned to the city after attending the silver jubilee of the Catholic Daughters of America at the Hotel Taft. New Haven.
 See our 25c window tonight. Bur- ritt Art Shop, s5 w. Main St.-advt.
 A window and fence were broken at 69 Willow street. according to complaint to Captain Kelly today. Officer Fred Wagner is Investigating
 See our 25c window tonight. Bur- ritt Art Shop, S5 w. Main St.-advt
 The police were notified today of the suspension of the right to oper. ate. in the cases of George Campbell of 697 East street: Raymond Pons of 103 Broad street, and William Hallin of S5 Linden street.
 Charles E. Hitchcock, foreman at the local post office. is confined te his home at 94 Camp street by ill. ness.
 Charles M. Johnson. veteran ex- policeman. who has been seriousl, ill at his home at 339 Chestnu' street, is recovering and is able te sit up.
 Charles r. Corrigan of 70S Eas' street, a clerk at the post office, i. confined to his home by illness.
 A son was born at New Britain General hospital today to MT. ant Mrs. Edward Goldsmith of 1889 Cor bin avenue.
 At 3:20 yesterday afternoon Cap tain Kelly was notified that thre, men were attempting to enter ; house in the rear of 133 Beaver street. but Officers Harper ant Lyon Were unable to locate anyon. about the premises.
 Co. No. of the fire departmen eXtinguished small blaze in ar automobile owned by Fred Snyder of Fremont street, at the Stanle, Works garage on Myrtle street a S:13 this morning. The damage wa. estimated at $10o.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24
County Commissioners
 Get SlOO.OOO Allowance

Authorization to borrow $2OO.0O to pay for furnishings and to grade the grounds about the new county building on Washington street, Hart ford. and authorization also to levy d county tax of $175,0 900 was given the county commissioners at a spe- cial meeting of the Hartford county legislators at the Trumbull street court house yesterday. The com missioners were also empowered to sell the old county court house for which many bids have already been received. The purchasers seek to use the building for business pur- poses.
 This appropriation of s2o000o is in addition to $1.975,000 already ap- propriated for the construction of the Washington street building and brings the total appropriations to to date to $2,175,00O.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24
New Britain Yale Club
 To Give Scholarship

Announcement was made today by the Yale club of New Britain of its intention to make the third annual scholarship award to boy who has completed his secondary school edu- cation. The scholarship is at Yale at the rate of $500 year for four years.
 The applicant must be in need Of financial aid, must be able to meet the requirements for admission tO the university and should have such qualities of character and personal ity as would recommend him To the committee.
 All who are interested have been asked to seek a conference with Valentine C. Hart of the Goss X Deleeuw Machine Co.. l. R. Hyatt of the American Hosiery or Charles II. Mitchell of Brookside road.
 Joseph Azaro won the scholarship two years ago and entered the art school Prank McGrath won last year and entered the school of music
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24
SEEKS $500 FOR ASSAULT

An alleged assault and battery is the basis of suit brought today by Stanley Skorupski against Louis Szewczyk. The writ issued by At torney Lawrence J. Colon states that Skorupski while walking on Broad street was approached by the de- defendant and beaten on the head and ears. As result of the battery the plaintiff suffered intense pain and injury and was unable to pur- sue his occupation for two weeks it is claimed. and was compelled to pay large sum of money for medical attention. The plaintiff claims $500 damages. Papers were served to- day by Constable John s. Recor. The writ is returnable in city court on the second Monday in May.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24
FINANCIAL RECEIPTS
 READ INTO RECORDS
Patron Who Loses Wallet Complains Parking Place Attendant Pocketed
 S65-Destroying S2OO Check

A suspended jail sentence of three months, with probation. was imposed in the case of Ralph Peterson, col ored, aged o3. of GO Chestnut street, by Judge NJ. D. SaNe in police court today. with a warning that he must see to 1t that he does not give in to temptation as easily as he did Sun day night, if he would avoid a long jail term.
 Sergeant T, J. Feeney told the court that Peterson is employed as janitor at the Strand theater and also works about the theater parking place. He is an orphan and so far as is known, had never been in trouble with the law until last night when the sergeant arrested him for theft of a billfold owned by Milton Berkowitz of 70 Talcott street. Peterson, according to the sergeant, admitted that he answered the tele- phone Sunday night and took a mes sage from Berkowitz that the latter believed he had lost his billfold containing sG5. q check for S200, and his automobile operators license
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24
MARKETS GENERAL
 ATTITUDE IS WEAK
Downward Tendency Notd-
 Spectators Work Hard

New York, April 24 P>-The line of least resistance in today's stock market was again downward al- though spectators for the advance made repeated efforts to turn the tide of prices and succeeded in lift ing about a dozen issues to new nigh records. Wall street apparent ly was convinced that the increase Tn federal reserve discount rates will become general and, for the moment at least, regarded that as bearish on stock prices.
 Except for the publication of sev- eral earnings reports, which were mixed in character, there was lit tie in the days news to influence the price movement. After a rela- lively firm opening. the tobacco stocks were again under pressure as a result of the recent cigarette price cuts although the morning de- clines of about points each in the actlVe Issues were partially recov- eIeu oy carry afternoon.
 Violent fluctuations again tool, place in Delaware X Hudson. which opened at a13, rallied to 221 3-4 and then broke to POS 1-o in the early afternoon. This brought about sympathetic declines in the other rails although New York Central Wabash Common, Western Mary land and Rock Island had sold 2 or more points above yesterdays final quotations in the early trading
 U. $. Leather issues were strong on the publication of an unusually favorable first quarter report Southern Diaries A, Continental Baking A and Mexican Scaboard Oil also were conspicuous in the early advance.
 | Bear traders continued to seek ont weak spots among the specialties. Coca Cola broke , points and Inter- national Harvester. Freeport Texas and Bethlehem Steel preferred sold of points or more. General Mo- tors forfeited an early gain of 8 points and recessions of 1 to ? points took place in a number of other recent strong spots.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24
K. OF C. TO SELL HOME
Members Vote to Give Building As sociation Permission to Dispose of Franklin Square Property.

Permission to sell the Knights of Columbus property on Franklin Square was given to the board Of directors of the K. of C. Building Association at q special meeting of Daily council, held last night. A spirited discussion took place con- corning the benefits to be derived from selling the property but ma jority voted in favor of the project
 No announcement has been made as to the price to be put upon the property. It consists of the build ing at the corner of Franklin Square and Pearl street and adjoining land and other buildings. It was pur- chased several years ago by the council for S6o.oo0. It was then known as the Churchill property.
 It is understood that a prospec- tive purchaser has already ap- preached members of the board of directors while another seeks to rent the place for business pur- noses.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24
UMBRELLA CARRIER HIT

Miss Mary Krawitz, aged about 20, of 15 Lawlor street, was struck by an automobile driven by Ray mond w. Thompson of 57 Cottage place about 9:15 last night at Main and East Main streets and was taken to New Britain General hospital for treatment for injuries to her left leg and her back. Her condition today was not considered serious.
 Thompson was driving south on Main street and as he was turning left into East Main, the young wonl- an, who was holding all umbrella down over her face as a shield against the driving rain, was struck by the right front fender and knocked to the pavement. She was unable to walk and was taken to the hospital at once.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Warranty deeds have been filed for record at the office of the town clerk as follows: Wincenty Hrubiec to Thomas M. and Emily A. Heavy. Greenwood street; Jan Smidiel to Joseph K. Cichowski, one-half inter est in Burritt street property: Fran cis A. Perry. Sadie Chiodi Barberio to Genevieye Burkarth and Edna A.. Camelleri of Hartford, property at the corner of Beaver and Beatty streets; John E. Kilbourne to Sam Cavaliere, Pleasant street; AIeXan- der Schneider to Eva Schneider one- half interest in property on Lin- wood street.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24
ELECTRICAL MEN MEET

Arthur Goodyear of the Southern New England Telephone Co. offices at New Haven, will be the speaker at meeting of the Electrical Mems club Friday night at the State Trade school. The club has ex- tended an invitation to all electrical workers, whether members of the club or not, to attend.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24
TO0 HI TO TELL NAME

Taken suddenly ill while excavat- ing for q sewer connection at stan- ley street and Stratford road short W after 1 o'clock this afternoon, Premo Serefina of 25 Peck street was unable to tell his name for some time after being brought to the police station by Officer Lyon. Finally he recovered sufficiently to identify himself and the police brought him home. He is employed by F. c. Mcintyre, sewer contractor.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24
MAG AND HAWKINS WIN.

The handball team of Attorney Dave" Dunn and Judge "Bill" Man. gan fell before Attorney "Eddie' Mag and Charlie" Hawkins in the semi finals in the Y. M. c. A. elimi- nation tournament in two straight games last night. The winners were in rare form and the result was never in doubt. The finals between Mag-Hawkins and Dressel-Green- stein will be played shortly. Dressel- Greenstein drew bye and have been awaiting the outcome of the semi finals.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24
LOSES RACE WITH DEATH
Reuben Cohen Leaves Boston This sIorning to see Dying Mother. But She Expires Soon AftcrWard.

The local police were on the look out today for Reuben Cohen. who left Boston. Mass. about 5 o'clock this morning by automobile, for New Britain. His mother died soon after he left and the authorities were making an effort to locate him. lip to 3 o'clock this afternoon his car had not been sighted on the streets here.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24
TREASJRY BALANCE. Treasury Balance, S244,o5?.9S
NEALON s5 YEARS ON FORCE

On Thursday, Officer Dennis Nealon will observe the 18th anni- vcrsary of his appointment to the regular police force. He is one of the veterans in the service and was the first mounted officer in the de- partment, having chased countless youngsters about the streets on his bicycle before the days of the motor cycles for policemen. Officer Nealon is now a theater officer.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24
ur-snAND COAEs BACK

Officer David Doty received a complaint at S:05 last night from Mrs. Paul kulak of 9S Grove street that her husband. who was ordered to stay away from her last Novem- ber, had come home and was mak- ing a disturbance. The officer ad- vised Kulak to go on his way if he wished to avoid arrest, and he went
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24
A. R. FLINT. 73, INJURED

Amerson k. Flint. aged 73, oi Pennington, was brought to New Britain General hospital about 2:3C this afternoon for treatment for in- juries about the face and forehead sustained when his wagon was struck by an automobile driven by Joseph Gyonet of % Chestnut street Bristol. on Pennington road. Gyonet brought the aged man, who is q farmer. to the hospital. His condi. ton is not considered serious, al. though he was badly shaken up by the impact.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24
ONU. OF FP. GLEE CLUB

Max A. Kirshnit, son of MT. and Mrs. Louis Kirshnit of 2s3 Linwood street, is among the 50 members Of the University of Pennsylvania Glee club who will take part in the clubs latest light opera offering. The pro- duction is entitled "Hedes. Inc.
 The honor is one of which MT. KirshniJ may be proud since he is a sophomore and the choice of cast lay among 125 members. He is also prominent in the Tai Epsilon Phi fraternity.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24
Clarence l.. Piertr

Funeral services for Clarence l.. Pierce of 40 Winthrop street, a prominent merchant for S5 years un- til a retirement nearly two years ago. will be held tomorrow after noon at o'clock at the Trinity Methodist church. Rev William H. Alderson. pastor. and Rev. Samuel A. Fiske, pastor of the Berlin Con- gregational church, will officiate. Burial will be in Maple cemetery, Berlin.
 For many years MT. Pierce was superintendent of the Sunday school at Trinity church.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24
Funerals
Kenneth F., Mcdonald

Funeral services for Kenneth F. Mcdonald. e6 Henry street, who died suddenly at his home yesterday morning. will be held at his home tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Rev. William H. Alderson. pastor of Trinity Methodist church. will off, ciate. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery. The Masonic ritual will be conducted.
 He leaves two brothers, Daniel, of Boston, and Edward, of Prince Ed ward Island.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24
WIFE AND CHILD MISSING

A. $. Duszak of 10S Miller street reported to Officer Anthony Cstach last night that his wife had taken their child and left home last Fri day and he had obtained informa- ton that she was at 55 Broad street. The officer failed to locate her, however.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24
Anthony PiOlrOMicA

Funeral services for Anthony piotrowicz. the If year old son Of Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Piotrowicz of SS Carmody street. will be held at his home tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock and at Holy Cross church at S:30 o'clock. Burial will be in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24

In shipment of 60 orang outangs recently received at the zoo at Can ncs. France. were several mothers with their young and some of the largest specimens of their kind ever seen in Europe. 15 having arms with a span of more than nine feet.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24
SUIT OVER SALE OF AUTO

Suit for s250 was brought today by Wilfred Duchcsnau against the Elmer Automobile Co, through At
 torney Lawrence J. Colon. The plaintiff claims that in February, 1926. he and the defendant company entered into an agreement whereby
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24
John F.. Stt,ert.

Funeral services for John E. Sel- bert, veteran milk dealer of 50 years services in New Britain and Berlin who died at his home Sunday Nght. were held this afternoon at o'clock at the home. 437 Park street. Rev. Theodore A. Greene. pastor of the First Congregational church, offici- ated. Burial was in Fairview ceme- tery.
 Mir. Seibert was the second Of two brothers to die within month. A third brother. Frank Seibert of this city survives him.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24
REPORTS ON CAMPAIGN

Reports on the last election will be presented at a democratic gather ing tonight at headquarters when write the closing chapter of the biennial city election. The meeting will he at $ o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24
ENIIISTS INT. $. ARMY

William H. Carroll of 5S Smalley street this morning enlisted in the L. & Army through Corporal Will liam Bullock of the local recruiting station, He was assigned to the sth coast artillery at Fort Preble, Maine.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24
LEASE FOR sss YEARS

For a consideration of $500. the Hartford water board has given tc the Pennington River Power Co. q right-of-wcy lease over its preper- ties for period of seS yearA The lessee has the right to consttuct electric lines over, under 0e u0en the land of the lessor.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24
MISS MARTIN TO WE'D

Martin of 39 Whiting street and H. J. Hughes of Boston. will take place tomorrow morning at 1o:30 o'clock at St. Marks church. sThey will be attended by Mir. and Mrs. Lawrence Unwin, best man and matron Of honor, respectively.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-24
sO BARREIIs OF BOULLION.

Naples, April 24 UP)-Eighty barrels of boullion arrived here on under heavy guard to the Bank of Italy.