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New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
BREAKS THE RECORD OF
 SHALL PLANE FLIGHTS
Harry Brooks Flies Fton Detroit to F10rsda, . Distance of
 900 Miles.

Titusville. Fla, Feb. 22 Rl-Harry Brooks, pilot, and his diminutive divver plane. without advance warn ing today had made this city the terminus of a record-breaking flight for small. economical aircraft.
 Although his projected route. which led from the Ford airport in Detroit to Miami. was not complet- ed when Brooks landed his tiny ship here last night at o'clock. he had covered more than'900 miles of air line distance in slightly less than IS hours.
 The previous nonstop record for planes of 40 horsepower or less, was s71 miles, set by Max knipping. a French aviator. in a flight from Le Bourget field, near Paris. to koen- igaberg, Germany.
 Last night Brooks explained that he had been forced down thus some 200 miles short of his goal because the 52 gallons of gasoline with which he left the Michigan city yesterday morning had been consumed.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
CANADA IN FAVOR OF
 PERMANENT CONFESSIONS
Cite to Leaguc oi Nations Expcr- ience of Settling Disputes
 with Unitad states.

Geneva, Switzerland. Feb. zc R) Canada is strongly in favor of permanent commissions of concilia- tion and investigation q distinct from traditional arbitration"
 pr. w. A. Riddell. Canadian rep resentative in Geneva. speaking be- fore the league of nations security committee this morning. cited th'- success of the joint commission now existing in settling disputes between Canada and the United States. Dur ing 17 years this commission dealt with 23 cases, all but two of which resulted in unanimous reports, Dr.. Riddell said. The two exceptions took place in the first two years of the commissions functioning.
 Expressing satisfaction that more has been heard concerning preven- tive measures and less of penalties at the present session of the com mittee. the Canadian delegate said that 1t was the opinion of his gov ernment that security could be more effectively advanced by dis armament than by increased pledges of armed resistance.
 Discussing the duties of league members, Dr. Riddell said that the Canadian government considered that any increase in the obligations of members of >the league shouc. await progress in solution of the problem of the possible attitude ot neutral states and non members of the league.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
Proctor at Cornell Dies
 From Automobile Injury

Ithaca, N. r.. Feb. 22 N-Lieut. Theodore H. Twesten. aged 7e, for IT years proctor of Cornell univer- sitN died here today of injuries re- ceived in en automobile accident near Apalachian on February g.. The death of Proctor Twesten re- moves one of Cornells best known figures. He was born in Frankfort, Ky. in 1852. and the family moved to Philadelphia a few years later. As a young man he enlisted in the reg ular army where he served for five years, most of the time as scout with General Crook. who at the time was conducting & campaign against the Indians in the Black Hills. He carried orders in an effort to bring endorsements to Colonel Custer be- fore the latter and his detachment was massacred.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
Husband Says He Is Used
 As a "Well-kept DOll''

New York, Feb. 22 UP)-H1s heiress- wife uses him as "a we'll dressed doll 10 lead around by her apron strings" Paul Pryibil, $l5-a- week clerk, said in attempting to free hiuself through the Florida dl- vorce route.
 Mrs. lIdmoe Eloise Pryihil, who has one-third of the income Of th. sl1 ,d1b.GG estate left by her father, Rudolph Jay Schaeffer. brewer. is seeking through A supreme court in junction to restrain her husband from prosecuting Ils divorce action in the southern state.
 Justice Callahan has the matter under consideration.
 Max Stcuer counsai fer Pryibd. explained the situation as follows
 My client, who has been earning s15 q week as q New York stock ey- change clerk, Is tired of playing the rol of kept husband 10 an immense ly wealthy WOnlan.'
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
ARGUE ABOUT TOAD
More Than 10000 Persons Have Seen Animal That Has Caused Scientists to Battle Verbally.


 Eastland. Tex. Feb P R-The favorite horned toad of west Texas today continued a fast of disputed duration and threatened to go to sleep again as supporters of the claim the reptile hibernated for nearly 31 years sought new proof of this contention.
 M. w. McMinn. 63. merchant at Olden, near here. said he was will ing to submit an affidavit that a horned toad was placed in the cor nerstone. He declared he saw the late Sandy Martin entomb a toad in the stone along with a bible, coins and. other articles in July 1897.
 The Rev. E. E. Singleton, one of the witnesses at the resurrection Saturday. also offered detailed statement.
 Il knew my business and I was not interested in anything else taken from the cornerstone" the Rev. Mir. Singleton Said. When some of the articles were removed I looked into the box and saw the frog. took it in my hand. Suddenly it wrigg:ed a hind leg. l cried out-'it's alive and held 1t up for the crowd to see. I am positive there was no hoax per petrated."
 The reptile has been returned to E. E. Wood. who secured toad to place in the cornerstone when the courthouse was dedicated. It has not attempted to eat or drink since Its release. and has shown signs of de- siring another nap.
 More than 10000 persons have seen 1t.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
Polish Dramatic Club
 Host to l.2OO at Dance

Nearly 1900 were present at Y. M. T. 4. B. hall last night at a dance held by the Polish Dramatic Circle of the Holy Cross parish. The af- fair was the largest of the season. a climax. of the pre-Lenten period. The highlight of the evening was a grand march in which about 100 members took part. Paul Berk led the march, After the march the Rev. Father stephen Bartkowski made O short address, congratulat- ing the members of the organization for the work they have done dur ing the season. He introduced Rev. Father P. Pisakowski of Detroit. who made a short speech in which he lauded the spirit of the younger generation and made a plea for unity and fraternity.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
WASHINGTON BLOOD
 IN LECTURER HERE
Noah SVayne in Recital Of
 Negro Melodies

Owing to the serious illness of Mrs. Frances Parkinson Reyes, the travel lecture planned for the regular meeting of the Woman's club, Tues day afternoon. could not be heard. AS her substitute. Marshall Bartholo- mew of New York. scheduled for a lecture-recital on February ', ex- pected to be present He also was detained by illness and sent in his place a descendant of George Wash ington's niece. Noah Swayne of Philadelphia. who was equipped to give an instructive lecture on American Folk or Negro Music"
 As lecturer this was MT. swayne's initial appearance. AL though a concert soloist of note, his first lecture-recital was presented before this New Britain audience.
 Mir. Swayne is well acquainted with the negroes of the south. His grandparents were slave owners. His fathers father was a Quaker. leaving his son an orphan in Vir- ginia, and the owner of 1000 slaves valued at s1,0o0,o0o. In 1882. he married a niece of George Washing ton who lived in Kentucky. At this time. he save all of his slaves their freedom announcing to his wife that he did not want their married life to be founded on sin. This created great commotion and they thought best to leave the south for Ohio.
 The speaker mentioned that his father was commissioned by Lin- coin to put out the first law to abolish slavery. It was he who opened the first school for colored people at Talladega. Alabama, and was the founder of swayne hall.
 Mir. Swayne explained the negro songs and grouped them as work songs, songs of every day activities, and spirituals not spirituelles. as so often expressed,
 A long program of songs follow ed and these were rendered with much feeling:
 Uncle Ned" by Stephen c. Eos ter; "The Old Folks at Home" Banjo Song" by Sidney Homer; "Old Matt and the Rabbit" Garry Me Back to Old Virginny." My Gal is a High Born Lady" "I'se Gwine Home to See My Gal" by Piuick: The Water Boy" "A Ken lucky Mammy's Lullaby" arranged by Charles w. Manney; "Crucifixion Song" steal Away" Deep River" Some of These Days" by David Guion; Hard Trails" '1'se Got a Home in the Rock" by Lawrence Brown; Swing Low Sweet Chariot"
 The closing number was the old family song called the Noah Song" This had come down through the ages from one Noah to another.
 MT. Swayne, told the club mem bers that most of these were the negroes own words and their own music and cover the whole range of the emotions. He spoke of the negroes as being very susceptible to rhythm, and said that the negro has loving disposition and natural singing ability. There is no one so lugubrious or sad.
 No one knows the origin of some of their music and it has been call ed the wild brier rose' of music.
 The club president, Mrs. Laurence Mouat closed the meeting and in- vited the large number present to remain for tea served by the club social committee. Mrs. Marcus White and Mrs. William H. Judd presided at the tea table.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22

Score at half time: Bristol 27, Middletown S.: referee, Manion; time, eight minute quarters.
 Maple Ends Win
 The Maple Ends of this city romped away to an easy victory at the John J. Jennings school gym last evening at the expense of the Broad Brook team. The final score was 47 to 27, the locals easing up in the second half. At half time they were leading 31 to 8.
 Kid" Mccarthy, former F. A. c. luminary, and Riordan, ex-high school star. featured, each scoring a total of Ii points. A. Alexander, also of the Maple, Ends. played a brilliant game. scoring five goals from the floor.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
City Items

Mrs. Frank R. Hahn of Washing ton street is improving after . four weeks illness.
 Johnston's clean coal is good coal. City Coal ( Wood Co. Tel. 117.- advt
 All the public schools as we'll a the four parochial schools, st. Mary's. Sacred Heart, St. Matthew's and St. Joseph's schools. closed to- day in observance of Washington's birthday.
 A Nash Co. spring line suits. tux edo's. t2s.so. McCabe. Tel. 454.- advt.
 Unity Rebekah lodge will hold its regular business meeting Friday evening at Odds Fellows hall The meeting will be followed by an en- tertainment in charge of the so- cial committee.
 A daughter was born at New Brit ain General hospital today to MT. and Mrs. Robert F. Patterson of 100 Sefton Drive.
 A daughter was born at New
 
 Britain General hospital today to Mir. and Mrs. Leon Tinti of 1s4 Glen street.
 Mrs. John Duse and son. Elton. of Boston are the guests of Mrs. L.. H. Dube of Stanley street.
 Miss Mae Smith is i'll at her home on Smith street.
 Deputy sheri6 Martin H. Horwitz was appointed trustee of the bank rupt estate of the Adrian Shops by Referee in Bankruptcy Saul Berman yesterday. The firm had stores in this city and in Hartford.
 The regular meeting of the Polish- American Republican club will take place Sunday evening at Falcons hall, Broad street, at 7:30. The program for the year will be out lined.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
DRUG STORE SUIT
 HEARD IN COURT
Mllf Asks for Non-Suit Entry
 Against kol0dney {

The famous Belvidere drug store suit has arrived in the superior court and James NJ. Miller of S4 Pleasant street, through Edward J. Daily. ask Il yesterday that a non-suit be en- tered against Samuel Kolodney of New Britain, who is suing Miller for Sl0.000 which he contracted to pay in part payment for the Belvidere store at 1881 Stanley street. Judge L. F. Waldo Marvin heard the case. making no comments on the argu- ments. He called for the law and ex- hfbits in the case to help him de- cide the question and he will give his iecision when court resumes tomor- row.
 It is claimed that Miller con- 'racted to pay $l7.000 for the drug store, S1O,000 in cash and the rest interm notes. The $10.000 was to be held in escrow by Attorney Edward \, Mag of this city for IT days, after which it was to be turned over to kolodney. After 13 days had elapsed Miller sued out an injunction in the court of common pleas to restrain Attorney Mag from paying over the money to kolodney.
 It was contended by Attorney Daily that the injunction is still in effect and that it Is bar to Kolodney to recover for alleged breach of contract in the superior court. He urged that the controversy should be decided by a trial of the merits of the case on a motion to dissolve the present injunction.
 It was argued by Joseph F. Berry. attorney for Kolodney, that he was suing for s10.00o for a breach of contract and the issue. with Miller's counterclaim of alleged fraud on the part o. kolodney. should be heard by judge and jury of the superior court.
 Miller had lately arrived from scotland when he contracted to pur- chase the store. Edwin Ward Fer yuson of Bristol acted as broker in the matter and Attorney Mag was .ounsel for both Ferguson and Mil- Ter. Miller hoped to turn the drug ore business into a profitable in-
 -iment. He claimed that after 13 y in the drug store he discovered
 kolodney had misrepresented
 business, and he abandoned 1t.
 Attorney Daly is associated with 2 !4rbert Spencer and James A. Curry F. the trial of the case.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
Talking Dog Loses and
 RecOvers His Little Voice

Boston, Feb. 22 NP) Too will ing to please her public. Princess Jacqueline, the talking dog. has re- covered today from strained larynx.
 Too much talking for patrons Of the Eastern Dog show has tempor arily ruined the princess voice and the little French bull has been forced to take a long rest.
 During the judging yesterday. Princess Jacque!ine was shaky and seemed on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Her mistress Withdrc" her from the evening performance may take her from the show.
 Mrs. Mabel Robinson. of Bangor, Me, owner of the talented dog, said she was considering several Naudc- vilIc offers.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
Scores Report of S.4
 By Naval Committee

Washington. Feb. 22 R}-Repre- sentative McClintic of Oklahoma. a democrat on the house naval com mittee. said today that the navy re- port on the S-4 did not touch upon points "uppermost in the minds of the American public-safety devices for submarines"
 He also said that the report did not touch the vital points of con- fidential information given me as correct and that is. that the navy or the admiral in charge had n~ right to have had the S-4 out man- ing runs at this particular time for the reason the submarine already had made its required runs"
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
EyCHANGEITEs STRETCHED

The Exchange club held it's week ly meeting last evening at the Bur ritt hotel. Rev. Samuel Sutcliffe in- troduced Rev. James Steward Neil of South Manchester. MT. Neil told the club members that his greatest hobby was drawing. He has a num- ber Of the members pose for him and drew pictures of them in cray on, showing amazing skill that brought much applause from the gathering.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
Will Defy Law and
 Produce Picture Dawn

London. Feb. 22 (UP)-Herbert Wilcox, producer of the motion pie turc "DaWn"-w hich depicts the life lSf spS-announced today he WoulI defy the ban placed upon the picture by the official censors,
 He said he would use loophole in the censorship law which enabled presentation of the picture in a legitimate thcater instead of mo- ton picture house.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
Desire for Death Is
 Finally Attained

North Tonawanda, N. Y, Feb. % f P)-telix Sapin. 3S. wanted 10 die When Mrs. Helen Byla. his land lady, tried 10 stop him, he shot her to death.
 Other boarders at the Ryla room Ing house then called police. Sapin threatened 10 kill the police so they shot him. He died today in a his pital
 Mrs, tyla's daughter said Sapins desire 10 commit suicide had been prompted by the admission of q naly boarI"r over his protest
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
Government Saves Big
 Sum bv Using Radio

Washington. Feb. 2 U'P)-Opera- lion Of a radio service by the was department saved the government S12l.G33.SS in the past 10 months. the department said today. Cost of and II was estimated that conner cial agencies would have charged sl42. f5N 27 for the messages sent during tn. 10 m,uihs or various government officers
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 1928.

Al tho number of pupils in the a. sembly did not neceaitate the use of the balcony. no one was injured. No cause for the accident has been advanced by the school department q there are no rooms over the fix. ture. only . blind attic. None of the chandelier was left protrudinE from the ceiling. the break being at the juncture of the ceiling and tho fix ture. The 7-1 sections were in the assembly at the time.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
MULDOWNEY VISITS HOME

Humphrey J. Muldowney, well known entertainer in this city who has been travelling with John Garber and his band throughout the south ern and middle western states on a vaudeville tour. returned 10 this city ' sterday to remain for a few days ou q visit with relatives. During his 'bur he broadcast from several radio fatjOnS
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
K. OF r. 6t YEARS OfD,

S', Elmo lodg", No. 2l, k. o1 r.. "ill hold Past 'hanc"llors night and Dutch supper this evening in comm"moratiou of the G4th anuiy-r- Sary of he tovnding of th" order Of th, knig hts of PythiaS. The ontrs- tmnmeut conmitte. has arranged a program for the members.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
AIR FIELD ENDORSED

New Haven. Feb. P R-Endorse- ment which seemed without a dis senting voice was given last night to an alderAnanic committee of SC. lection of 20 acre tract at Morris Cove for a municipal air landinA field. It is expected that the com- mittee will formally recommend this site.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
PLAINVILLE NEWS
(Continued from Pass 6evsnI

undisputed possession of second place in the Industrial Bowling League last night by taking three points from the H. c. Baum entry. The match was very close. The first two games were divided. The Brass- makers took the third by two points and thereby won the pinfall by . single point. Carucci. J. Nunizzi. and Leonard featured. Tho score:
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
BOY COASTER J<JlRID

Edward lskra. aged 6 years. of i3 North Burritt street, sutf red an injury 10 hls nose while CoGstiug this forenoon Four stitches Wer, taken to close the wound, at the Nv Britain General hospital after which the boy returned 10 h,s home
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
SCHOOL CHANDELIER FALLS

During performance of play in the auditorium of the Central Junior High school yesterday afternoon presented by the Junior Dramatic club under the direction of Miss Helen Downes. a chandelier over the balcony in the rear of the hall fell,
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
TO VISIT II. s.

London. Feb. 22 R-T. P. O'Con- nor. veteran member of parliamen. left London today for Southampton from which port he will sail to New York on the liner Berengaria. He is making the trip for his health.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
S1,25O FORECLOSURE

A foreclosure Judgment for $1,25D and interest has been rendered by Judge Henry F. Roche of the city court In The action of the Savings Bank Of New Britain against Will liam H. Darrow and others. Deputy Sheriff Martin H. Horwitz has been appointed committee to sell the defendants Glen street property on April {. The appraisers are Thomas Under, William C.. Dunn and Philip M. Pagan.
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New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
472 l79 4Ss Store Clerks Lose.

The Andrews, Swift bowlers from New Britain won from the Plainville Store Clerks at the Recreation AL leys last night, taking the match by B pins. The scores:
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22

The moon Is about a5s.o00 mil, from the earth
New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
BRISTOL NEWS

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New Britain herald., 1928-02-22
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New Britain herald., 1928-04-23
COAL AND COLD LOGIC

The annual campaign to get the coal in the bins is under way. The coal industry is telling consumers that coal is cheaper in summer, and if purchases for next winter are made now and the coal stored in a sufficient number of family bins, every body will be aided-the public, the dealers, the producers and the coal miners.
 It sounds logical, too. The main thought that enters the minds of the consumers is that coal thus pur- chased will have to be paid for be- fore next winter. unless special credit arrangements are made.
 If the coal industry can overcome the reluctance of the people to buy coal before they need it the cam- paign will be even more successful than in the past, and there can be little doubt that it has become more successful every year. The citizen who has q complete supply of coal in his bins during the summer has nothing to worry about in winter.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-23

ing on the next area. Never use new cloth. After washing. polish with a good furniture polish and depend on thorough rubbing for perfection O; effect.
 Q. What is the Green, Italian, German. French and Spanish form of the name Helen:
 A. Greek. Helena: Italian, Elena; German. Helena: French, Helene, Spanish, Elena.
 Q. Where was Quo Vadis filmed :?
 A. In Italy.
 .. How many railroads are there in the United States:
 A. 1,637.
 c. What is ''coat-of-arms"?
 A. In heraldry it is a complete armorial composition, to be charged upon shield or banner. It is a relic of the armorial insignia which were embroidered upon cloth worn over the armor, to render a knight conspicuous in battle.
 .. How many times does the word mansions" occur in the Bi- ble?
 A. Only once-in John 14:oo- Tn my Fathers house are many mansions"
 Q. On what day of the week did February 14, 1919 fall?
 A. Friday.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-23
Observations On ne Weuther

Washington, April 2S.-Foreeas for Southern New England: Rair tonight and possibly Tuesday morn ing. Not much change in tempera- ture. Strong east shifting to north west winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York Rain tonight and possibly in east portion Tuesday morning. No much change in temperature. Strons east shifting to northwest winds.
 Conditions: Pressure is low ovel the eastern portion of the countr. with centers of low pressure over western North Carolina, Charlotte o958 inches and another center over the upper lake region, White River, Ontario, 29.74 inches. The storm area has been of wide extent and has produced rains almost generally east of the Mississippi river, except in portions of the upper lake region. Shows were reported from northern New England. High pressure over- lies the plains states. Tempera- lures continue about ten degrees or more below the normals in nearly all portions of the country.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-23
SAVE, THE TREES

Widening of city streets is a per petual irritant in innumerable cities. In Springfield a howl has arisen over the plan to slaughter trees in the process. What the Springfield Union wants to know is why trees are slaughtered and new ones rarely planted to take their places.
 If city officials are to be half as efficient as they claim to be they need to improve their technic. If streets must be widened to provide more room for gasoline chariots it is logical that the rights of others to enjoy the advantage of trec-arched streets are not permanently infring- cd. For every tree cut down in a residence section another should be planted.