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New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
SAYS WAR IMMINENT"

Washington, Dec. 13 F-The Paraguayan charge d'affaires deliv- cred identical notes today to the state department and to Dr. Victor Maurtha of Peru, chairman of the conference committee looking into the Parasuayan-Bo- livian boundary dispute. in which he described the situation as giving rise to the danger of imminent war"
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
Weddings
COPPER R-LElST

Agnes M. Leist of SS Hamilton street and Lawrence 4. Cotter of Il Roberts street wers married ysster- day at St. Peters church. Rev. Daniel Masse conducted . nuptial high mass and performed the cere- mony. They were attended by John Cotter and Miss Mary Leist.
 Mrs. Leist was formerly employ ed in the production department of Russell < Erwin Co. and Mir. Cot ter was . foreman for Landers, Frary & Clark Go. They will leave tomorrow for Los Angeles. Cal.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
Sir Esme Howard to
 Meet Prince George

Washington. Dec. 13 (UP)-sir Esme Howard. British ambassador, and Captain J. S. NJ. Ritchie, R. N., naval attache. are leaving today for New York to meet H. M. 2. Durban, bearing Prince George. youngest con of the king of England.
 The Durban is expected in New York probably between II q. m. and noon tomorrow. according to 1ast embassy adviceA
 The prince will transfer to the Berengaria for his trip home.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
UNIVERSITY CLOSED

Grand Forks, N. D.. Dec. l3 T- The University of North Dakota was ordered closed last night until Jan uary 3 because of influenza among the HOO students. Although there is considerable illness among pub lie school pupils. no action has been taken towards closing the city schools.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
Michael IIiCkWar

Michael Lickwar. about so years evening at his home. He was resi- dent of this city for over 25 years and was one of the first members of the Holy Trinity Greek Catholic church and the St. Nicholas society.
 Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons and three daughters. Funeral services will be held Satur- day morning from Holy Trinity Greek Catholic church on Beaver street. Burial will be in Holy Trim ity Greek Catholic cemetery. The time of the funeral will be announce ed later by Frank Brodzik X Son. undertakers.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
Special Notice

Help the needy at Christmas time and come to the public charity night at Judd's hall on Main street. The admission will be 50 cents and the proceeds will be used to help the poor and needy during the Christmas season. A 10-pound tur- key will be offered as a door prize. Remember S:s0 o'clock. It is being conducted under the auspices of Ladies Auxiliary. A. o. H.-advt
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
NAVIGATION CLOSES

Winnipeg. Man. Dec. 13 R- Navigation on the Great Lakes closed last night after a season in which all former grain movement records out of Fort William and Port Arthur were broken. A total of 27S.7S0.0o0 bushels of all grains were shipped "out of Lakehead" this year as against 193.oo0.000 bushels last season.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
Funerals
Mrs. Elizabeth Hallam

Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza beth Hallam of 64 Cherry street will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Erwin Memorial chapel. Rev. William H. Alderson, pastor of the Trinity Methodist church, will cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
WdN Street Bneh

Demands for nat rolled steel In the Youngstown district are piling up and automobile interests. espe- cially markers of low priced cars, promise to be active contenders for material. Indications are independ- ents will enter the first quarter with heavy thrilled tonnages in these products. especially sheets. strips and other forms of flats.
 International Telephone & Tele- graph company is offering stock holders of record Dec. 21 rights to subscribe to about 357,3OO,OOO ten- year convertible { 1-2 per cent debenture bonds at s9s in ration of s1O0 of bonds to every 2 1-2 shares held.
 Wall Street understands negotia- tions for consolidation of Llewellyn Iron Works. Baker Iron Works and Union Iron Works. all of Los An geles, into a consolidated steel cor poration, will be completed within 10 days.
 Sales of American Department Stores corporation. operator of a na- tienal chain store group, in Novem- Der were s1,415.S35 against $1,O74,- 734 in November 1927. Sales for the past II months were $11,sS1,- 141 compared to Ss,537,392 in the corresponding 1927 period.
 Stockholders of Taunton-New Bedford Copper company. Taunton. Mass. have approved sale of the company to Republic Brass corpor- ation. recently organized as holding corporation for a merger of several brass companies. including Rome Brass & Copper company and Mich igan Copper & Brass company.
 Production of crude lead In Unit ed States and Mexico was S6.107 short tons in November against s0.- 751 tons in October, American Bu- reau of Metal Statistics reports. Re- fined lead output totaled 76,717 tons compared to 75.945 in October.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

Hupp common for each two shares of Chandler preferred.
 Leadenburg. Thalmann [ Com pany and A. G. Becker ( Company. bankers for the Hupp company designated az managers to effect the new motors combination. said stock til January 10. 1920. by the depod- taries for tho managers.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
Funeral of Fireman

Funeral services for John T. Fay of 626 East Main street, a fireman attached to No. station. will be held tomorrow morning at g o'clock at the Church of St. John the Evangelist. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
Pearson Leaves Half
 Million to Family

New Haven, Dec. 13 R-The will of&he late Edward J. Pearson. pres ident of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad. disposes of an estate thought to approximate . half million dollars to his family.
 The Bankers Trust company of New York and Mrs. Pearson are named as joint executors and joint testamentary trustees.
 Attorney Benjamin I. Spock. rep resenting Harlow s. Pearson. a son, yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
ANNOUNCE MERGER TERMS

New York, Dec. 13 uP)-Terms for acquisition by the Hupp Motor Car corporation of Chandler-Cleve- land Motors corporation were an- nounced today. Holders of Chand- Ter stock are to receive one share O.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
SALESMAN TAKES KEYS

Mrs. Paul J. Adler of 5S Austin street reported to the police toaay that . young man was Ia her hoans selling Christmas ornaments and after he went she missed the keys to the cellar and attic AoorA
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
Deaths
SIMON C, LIE BLANC

Simon c. Leblanc, SS years old, died at his home in Avon last night, He was born in Lawrence. Mass. and the remains were sent to that dertaker.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
Michael F. Gcary

Michael F. Geary. aged 61, died yesterday at his home in Bridgeport after q brief illness. His wife, Mrs. Mary Geary, is sister of Detective Sergeant w. r. McCue of this city. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

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New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

TREASURY BALANCE treasury Balance, $4Q,720,5.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23
NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2s 1sM
people. insists on remaining a town.
 "Cityn of Latin Extraction

people. insists on remaining a town
 City" of Latin Extraction
 "The English city and the French 'cite.' are used in versions of the Bible to translate the Latin 'civitas.' That the Israelites did not discriminate between cities and towns is apparent in the fact that they referred to comparative metropolis like Jerusalem and small communities like Bethlehem and Nazareth all as cities
 ''The Greeks and Romans regard ed town as any assemblage of peo- pie living together under municipal laws. A city had the status of an independent states. Inhabitants of the surrounding countryside were allowed the rights of citizenship. Athens and Rome were early city states. Medieval Italy had many famous city-states. such as Veni"e and Florence. And. in our own time, the treaty of Versailles set up the Free City of Danzig.
 China Had Walled Cities
 ''In China cities are walled towns The rank of a city Is designated by a prefix or suffix attached to its name. Thus 'fu,' chow or ting affixed to the name Of the city i'm dicates its respective importance in the tao or section of the province in which if ia located
 Ut is claimed that Damascus in Syria is the worlds oldest city. The exact date of its origin is unknown. While cities of great renown have antedated Damascus. it has good claim to being the oldest city con- tinuously inhabited. Modern Damas- GUS is not unlike the city that stood
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23
City Items

Edward Bayer. . milk dealer, complained to Motorcycle Officer w. s. Strolls that Q dog at l13 North street tried to bite him when he went to collect . bill. The matter was referred to the dog warden.
 The police were notified today of the return of the right to operate to John Wojtusik of 25 Clinton street and the return of the operators M- cense to Joseph Colon of 2l7 North street.
 Co. No. ? of the hre department was called to fire in the rear of 103 Bassett street at l1:30 last night, an ash box having caught fire and ignit- ed a wooden garage next to 1t. The damage was slight. Mendel Sickltck is the owner.
 Rev. Charles Kelly of New Ha- ven is recovering from . slight ill., ness at the home of his mother. Mrs. Catherine Kelly. IS Pennington avenue.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23
1t with tho voyage of the Pilgrim

1t with tho voyage of the Pilgrim Fathers.
 Royal charter also grants the title to important boroughs in Ire land or Scotland. Formerly the name "city" was applied to all epis- copal seats irrespective of size or importance. in these two countries. Later the designation was confined to the more important seats. Today commercial importance is most often the factor through which royal char ter makes Scotch and Irish towns into cities
 Requirements Vary in U. S.
 "No iron-clad rules govern the taking of this title in the United States. In many states the name city denotes a municipality of greater population than a town or borough. In Minnesota, New Jersey. Connecticut and Pennsylvania, borough corresponds in general to incorporated towns or villages Of other states. The legal cheracteris-  tics in some states demand A munich pality incorporated and governed by a mayor and a board of aldermen or councilmen: or by city council composed of a board of councilmen or board of aldermen.
 ''In the states where population designates which are cities and which are towns. the numerical re- quirement necessary to constitute a city varies. In Massa chusetts towns having population far larger than communities which proclaim them- selves cities cling to their town indesignations because of historic pride in their town meetings Brookline, for example. with 10000
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23
CITIES DIFFER IN
 VARIOUS PLACES
Requirements in Different Parts
 of World Not Same

Washington. D. C., Nov. 2s.-An- nouncement that Plymouth. Eng land. has recently been given the title of "city' gives rise to the ques- ton. What is a city?" Plymouth. with some 100000 people about equals the population of Richmond. Virginia or Syracuse. New York. A bulletin from the Washington D. C.. headquarters of the National Geo. graphic society states that the re- quirements for the designation of "city" vary in different parts of the world.
 Had Cathedrals
 Formerly any English town hav- ing . cathedral was called city," the bulletin continues. "A later status, not legally confirmed, gave incorporated towns which were or had been episcopal sees (seats of bishops jurisdiction), the right to that designation. In modern days royal authority confers the title. Examples are Leeds and the more recent Plymouth. The fact that the latter has now become city Is of Interest to Americans who associate
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23
Fictitious Name RObs
 Family 0f Insurance

Waterbury. Nov. B (UP) - Be. cause he was employed under . fic- titious name. Fred L. Roberts. !" who was cremated in the burning wreck of his truck last March. will leave no insurance to relatives.
 A $6,000 check awaits relatives oi the driver who once confided in friends that he had taken the name of Roberts to escape detection after deserting from the navy.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23

Tonight the Wheaton dramatic association will present ! play writ ten by Paul Claudel. French ambas. sador to the United stateA Tomor- rows sessions will be devoted to ad dresses. discussion and demonstra- tions of makeup. scenery building, scene shifting. painting and stage lighting.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23
BAKER ADDRESSES

Noroton. Mass. Nov. 23 R- Thirty-five delegates attending an intercollegiate dramatic conference at Wheaton college today listened to an address by Prof. George P. Baker. head Of the department Of drama at Yale University on Ideals and Methods of Production"
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23

in the days of the prophets. It is still of commercial importance. . center of trade for the surrounding desert"
New Britain herald., 1928-04-27
ASHLEY GIVEN $3,o00
 IN SUIT AGAINST CITY
Injured in C0rbin Avenue Trench, Filed $10,0O0
 Action

Judgment for $3,000 against the city of New Britain was handed down by a superior court jury this morning in Hartford in a $10,000 action of George B. Ashley, Jr. Judge Allyn L. Brown presided.
 The plaintiff claimed that on Oc- tober 19. 1927. he received serious injuries on the legs caused by a fall into a trench which, he con- tended, was negligently left open by the city on Corbin avenue. His complaint was that the trench was insuficiently lighted and that the nearest warning was red light some 70 feet distance.
 The defendants claim was that MT. Ashley attempted to jump across the trench and injured his ankle in the unsuccessful attempt. Attorney Donald Gaffney represented the plaintiff, while Corporation Counsel John H. Kirkham, Allan E. Bro- smith and Warren Maxwell, both of Hartford, represented the city of New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-27
INSURGENT DEMOCRATS WILL KEEP UP BATTLE
Cahill Of New Haven Announces Plans for Nm- ROraback Con-
 trOlled Party.

New Haven, April 27 P}-Thomas F. Cahill. democratic general regis trar, head of a party faction which has fought that headed by former Mayor David E. FitzGerald. said to- day that the insurgent movement in the party in the state was to be maintained until it triumphs. He said that there was nothing personal in the movement as being directed against any few individuals but as the end in view of a reorganization of the party machinery and its per- sonnel.
 MT. Cahill, in part said, in a pre- pared statement: That it was an effort to weld together a militant organization which will not be subservient to the dictates of J. Henry Roraback. the republican czar of the state" and that ''it was prompted by the persistent demands of the party followers both locally and in the state.'
 MT. Cahill reiterated that the party, irrespective of its own trou-
 bles on state organization, would stand solidly behind the candidacy of Governor Smith. He also said
 that in his individual stand he was
 not to be 'swerved from any pur- pose by threats or reprisals.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-27
MAYOR DISAPPROVES OF STOOL PIGEONS
Desirable Only in Rare Instances, He Tells
 Board

The employment of "stool pigeons tc obtain evidence of violations of the liquor law was frowned upon by Mayor A. M. Paonessa at the organi- zation meeting of the board of po- lice commissioners last night, the executive declaring that as . general rule the police should prosecute IT, quor cases in some other manner, although, he admitted, there were instances in which it was proba bly necessary to have the services of the so-called agents" The mayor ex- pressed the hope that the board would function in . creditable man. ner, and he was confident, he said, that all the commissioner would have the interests of the city at heart in the conduct of their offices.
 Courteous policemen are an adver- tisement for any city. the mayor said. and he recalled that when he was at the head of the city govern ment from 1922 to 1926, many visi- tors to New Britain made 1t their business to call on him and writs to him in appreciation of the manner in which the police treated them. He hoped that while engaged in the enforcement of law and order, the policemen would be polite and con- siderate. and he reminded the com missioners that it would be their duty to manage the department and not to hesitate ito use the bie stick on policemen who needed strict treatment.
 As was anticipated. Michael W. Bannan was elected chairman and Clerk Joseph A. McGrail was re- elected. The commissioners who have served since Mr. McGrail has been clerk spoke highly of his abil-
New Britain herald., 1928-04-27
Unidentified Friend of
 Bennett Aids at Grave

Washington, April 27 P,-One of the most unusual tributes ever paid to fallen friend took place yester- day at Arlington grave prepared to receive the body of Floyd Bennett.
 Interrupted in his work. a lone Negro grave digger looked up to hear the plea of man for permis- sion to assist in preparing the grave. He said he was a friend of Bennett, but declined to reveal his name.
 Picking up the spade the Negro offered him, the man pitched dirt for a few minutes and then support ing himself with the instrument. spoke audibly: 50 this is the end. Without further word. he climbed 1 out of the grave and drove away.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-27
STOCK EXCHANGE IS ONCE MORE FLOODED
Gigantic Speculation Sends Some Issues Up
 $l5 a Share

New York, April 27 R>-Gigantic speculation for the advance on the New York Stock Exchange today sent prices of active issues soaring to nearly SIS a share and completely swamped the machinery of the ex- change. Orders piled into the floor from all sections of the country in such tremendous volume that the ticker fell 40 minutes behind the market by early afternoon when the oils, changing hands in blocks of 5,eo0 to 32,000 shares, assumed the leadership of the advance. National Tea scared $l450 . share, Consolidated Gas extended its early advance to $10 a share and Allis Chalmers, Brooklyn fdison. Case Threshing, International liar vester. Jersey Central and American International advanced $ a share or more.
 More than 40 issues, about half of them railroad shares, climbed to record high levels.
 One block of 32,ooo shares of ! Standard Oil of New York changed hands at $35, up 50 cents and new high record. One block of 15,o0o shares of Transcontinental Oil changed hands at 1925. followed by ] a book of 17.00o shares at $9.37A and one of 25,o0O shares at S9:50 One transaction of 15,o00 shares ol Chrysler was recorded at S7l, up
 $2.50.
 The advance was temporarily in.
 terrupted around midday when Wa.
 bash common broke from $SS to $S2
 but it snapped back to $s9.25 later
 Sharp declines followed by rapid
 recoveries also took place in Dela' ware and Hudson and Lehigh Val.
 ley.
 Banks called &25,00O,0Oo in loan,
 by early afternoon, but this failed tt
 stem the rising tide of prices.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-27
HAGEN BADLY BEATEN
 IN FIRST 36 HOLES
Compston If Up at End of Half of 72 Hole
 Play

Moore Park. England. April 27 R Waiter Hagen. American golfer. was far in the rear at the finish of the first 36 holes of his 72-hole golf match with Archie Compston, Brit tsh professional. today, Compston being 14 up.
 Two rounds of devastating golf put Hagen in almost hopeless position. Never has London golflng gallery seen an American star of Hagen's caliber in such helpless straits as Hagen was all day long before the faultless game displayed by Comps ton.
 Two rounds of e and 66 on a par 70 course. with 13 birdies included in Compston's score, made Hagen's golf seem worse than it was.
 Hagen came home in one over fours and still lost seven holes. Compston created new golf1ng rec ord, making two short holes twice in twos on the same day for four of his birdies.
 Hagen had another unusual ex- perience. for this afternoon the sport loving British gallery cheered him sympathetically as he struggled for holes he could not win. Hagen Is used to cheers-but cheers for the victor. not for the vanquished.
 Throughout the day Compston outdrove the American. which was expected, but also outplayed him around the greens and on them. On dozen greens Compston took only one putt, rarely three, while Hagen took three. numerous times. Time after time Hagen pulled his butts to the left and lost another hole.
 Should Compston continue tomor- row morning in any such form as today. there will be hardly need for . fourth round.
 Cards for the first nine holes of the second IS:
 Compston ....... AZ 545 454-36 Hagen .......... 453 455 445-39
 Cards for the second nine holes of the second round: In
 Compston ...... 233 AS 443-30 Hagen ........ 542 554 544-37 Totals-Second round: Compston, 66; Hagen. 76.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-27
WANTS PLIERS TOKEN
 ON GRAVE OF WOOSTER
Cong. Fenn Suggests Trib- ute From Crew of
 Bremen
(Specia to the He-ald)

Washington, D. C.. April 27--Con- gressman E. Hart Fenn of Connec- ticut said today that he would make every effort possible to have the Ger man fliers place a wreath or some flowers on the grave of Lieut.. Staun- ton Wooster. who is buried in the navy section of the Arlington Ma tonal cemetery. near Washington. Lieut.. Wooster and Commander Noel Davis were killed about two years ago when the airplane American Legion" crashed to the ground a few days before an attempt was made to fly to Paris The crew of the Bremen" will be in Arlington ceme- tery to attend the funeral of Floyd Bennett who will be buried in the navy section.
 Lieut.. Wooster was born in New Britain. Conn.,. a part of the district which Congressman Fenn represents in the national house of representa- tives. He was the son of Rollin Wooster. a former town clerk of New Britain and was a member of the New Haven post of the Ameri- can Legion which he joined after q distinguished war record.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-27
British Prayer Book Now Sent to House of Commons

London, April P Rl-Final ap- proval of the revised prayer book measure of the Church of England was voted today at special session of the church assembly. The meas ure about which so much contro- versy has centered now goes to the house of commons for acceptance or rejection.
 The total vote was 396 for the revision and 153 against. divided as follows: In the house of bishops 32 for and two against: in the house of clergy. 1S3 for and 59 against: in the house of laity, 1s1 for and g against.