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New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE
Delicate Operation On San Francisco Woman Said To Have Cheated Grim Reaper of Victim.

San Francisco. March IT Rl-The Examiner today reported the case of a woman being brought back to life" by surgical operation after her heart, pulse and respiratory or sans had stopped functioning for i've minutes.
 The patient. Mrs. !. S. Well. wife Of Chicago merchant. described lrietiy her impressions of being dead" She said:
 It was feeling like rising through the air. I seemed 10 see marble steps. Then fell upon my head. Next I heard nurse say. are you Lack, Mrs. Weil:'"
 Mrs. Veil had been critically ill Tor months from tumor at the base of the brain. She had entered the University of California hospital here in q critical condition.
 Dr. Howard Naffziger. brain spe- Cialist. was at her side when she ap- parently became lifeless. He rushed her to the operating room and re- moved the tumor. She is expected to recover.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
Hibernians Celebrate
 With a Social and Dance

A program of solos by a group of entertainers from this city and from branches of the society in other places in the state and dancing com bined to make the annual St. Pat rick's day celebration of Rev. Will liam A. Harty branch, A. O. H., last night a decided success. The event was held at the '. M. T. 4. X B. society hall.
 The feature of the evening was series of songs by comedy quartet consisting of James Maher. Edward Glynn, Joseph Glynn and William kiniry. Other entertainment num- bers were solos by John kinirv William kiniry and dance numbers by William Cormier.
 A series Of old-fashiened dancing took up the attention of the peo- pie during the greater part of the evening. Visitors from Bristol, Hart ford. Rockville, Meriden Waterbury and New Haven were present.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
City Items

The only St. Patrick's entertain. ment at Tabs tonight. Tickets 5oc- advt.
 Joseph McDonough of ChurcI, street was reported seriously ill of pneumonia at New Britain General hospital today. Nash Suits, McCabe. Tel. 454.
 A son was born at New Britain General hospital today to Mir. and Mrs. Herman Franska Of 1l5 Bea- yer street.
 The biggest 50 cents worth in town tonight. Tabs hall-advt.
 George H. Aylsworth. superin- tendent of the George Junior Re- public at Litchfeld, will be the speaker at the meeting of the Xii wanis club next Wednesday.
 Officers and members of Isabel la Circle. National Daughters of Is abella. who plan to attend the Get Together party of Silver City Circle in Meriden tomorrow afternoon will leave New Britain on the 2:15 O CLOCK buS.
 Fred Cogswell, colored. aged IS, of 3S6 Elm street, was arrested to- day by Detective Sergeant Ellinger on the charge of operating an auto mobile without a license. for the Pennington authorities.
 The police were notified today of the return of the operators licenses of James X. Kelly of 219 Vine street and Thomas k. P. Murtha of 33o East Main street. also suspension of the license of Adam Ohula of S45 Broad street.
 Pasquale Spena Of 5l Hartford avenue and Angeline G. Monduke Of IS Lorraine street filed notice Of Marriage intentions with City Clerk \, l.. Thompson today.
 Warantee deeds were filed in the city clerks office as follows: Sarah Greenstein to Paul Ponte and Alfred Schwader, property on Stewart St; Paul Ponte and Alfred Schwader to Sarah Greenstein. property on Carl ton street.
 Ralph D. Gumbolo of eknsington has enlisted in the |. s. army and will be assigned to the infantry at 
 X regular meeting of the Eddy Hover American Legion luncheon Hub will be held Monday. IL will be | business meeting. There will be no 'peaker on the program.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
NANCY MILLER ID
 WE'D HINDU TODAY
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stems of the peepul tree is lighted in the center Of the hall. The priests. bride and bridegroom, their rela- tives and intimate friends sit around the fire while the ceremony of giv- ing away the bride is performed. It is the custom for the brides father to do this. Colonel Lambhate, senior member Of the Holkar family. was designated to give Miss Miller (Devi Sharmista) away.
 Pronounce Words
 The giver pronounces words, which may be translated thus: For the God of love, for wealth and for $he blessing of procreation. to you I offer Devi Sharmista." The bride- groom replies that he accepts the of- fer.
 Then a long yellow cotton thread soaked in a tumeric solution is hand ed the pair. They wind it around themselves betokening that they are bound together in life. The thread is unwound and twisted into two bangles which are tied on their re- spective wrists.
 The most important part Of the marriage ceremony follows. Sacred offerings are made to the fire while priests chant holy Nedic mantras and the pair walk seven times around the fire which they invoke as a witness to their marriage.
 Repeats Vows
 The priest repeats the marriage vows in Sanskrit and the pair re- ply in Sanskrit promising to ob- serve the VOWS. the bride promises to love, honor and obey. hoping for future prosperity and to be blessed with children. The bridegroom promises to honor his wife through out life. He ties around her neck a of small gold and black beads which she wears as long as her husband lives.
 The couple then go outside Of the house and call upon the sun. moon and stars to witness that they are husband and wife. They return to the house for the blessing of the priests and the presentation of gifts. The ceremony closes with the mar riage banquet.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
Trolley Car Passenger
 Injured, Sues for S2.OOO

When a Berlin -Middletown cleo tric car struck pair of horses, causing the cars derailment, on March 1. 1927, Abraham Lipman Of this city was thrown from his seat and injured. according to his claim. He has brought suit for $2,OO0 dam- ages against the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co.,, op- orator of the railroad line. He is rep resented by Attorney g. P. Wasko- witz. Lipman claims that the acci- dent was caused by the carelessness of the motorman Of the car. He sets forth that he suffered a strained back. shock and bruises.
 Suit for S1.500 damages has been brought by Joseph Ulinsky, through Lo Gaffney. against Abraham Ella. Constable Clynes attached property on Carlton street.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
Increase in Pensions
 For Widows of Veterans
BY GEORGE II. MANNING; Washington Bureau of the N. B. HerAldl

BY GEORGE II. MANNING
 (WashiMgton Bureau Of the N. B. Heraidl
 Washington. D. C.. March II = Mary F.. Griffith of New Britain. Maria J. Reynolds of Plantsville and Adeline Thompson of Manchester. widows of Civil war veterans, will have their monthly pensions increas- ed to $50 from $3o if the house of representatives passes the bill just passed by the senate.
 Mrs. Griffith Is the widow of Theodore Griffith, who served two 'nlistments in Company E, 165tt New York infantry. during the war. They were married on September II. 1879. Mir. Griffith died in 1922 and at the time of his death was drawing monthly pension of $3O for a gunshot wound in his leg. The widow is v years old and is practically helpless. She is now drawing a pension of $50 a month.
 Mrs. Reynolds is the widow of George D. Reynolds. who served in Company D, 25th Connecticut in- fantry. They were married on March g. 1877. MT. Reynolds died i'll 1890. From time to time follow ing her husbands death, Mrs. Key. holds pension was increased to $50 month, the rate at which she is now being compensated.
 Mrs. Thompson is the widow of Elihu A. Thompson, who served in me United States navy during the 1 war. He was never pensioned. In 1890 Mrs. Thompson's husband died and the following year she was all lowed q pension at the rate Of soo | per month. The rate was increased | from time to time until she is now | receiving s30 a month
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
ARMOUR TESTIETES

Chicago. March r UP)-Tho senate Teapot Dome committee opened the last day of its Chicago hearing today with more testimony of republican campaign contribu- tions in 1921-ci.
 Philip Armour said he gave $k- 900 in 1924 and r. Edson White, associated with him. testified to giving the same amount.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
SAUNDERS ORDERED TO RED

Captain Fred Saunders of the New Britain Tiigh school basketball team. who injured his ankle while playing against Hartford Public High school quintet last night, was ordered by his physician this noon to remain in bed for an indefinite stay. He suffered the injury just previous to the end of the first half, but returned to the lineup and fln- ished the game.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
SENATOR FERRIS WORSE
Bulletins From Sick Room State That senator Is "Very, Very Sick Man With Fighting Chance For Recovery
Recovery.

Washington. March r P-Sena- tor Ferris of Michigan was said by members of his family today to be a
 very sick man with fighting chance Of recovery"
 The senator who is .5 years old, has been confined 10 his room for week with severe cold which has developed into pneumonia.
 Mrs. Ferris said that the senator had a very bad night and that q number of physicians had been in attendance this morning. The Mich lgan senator recently announced that or account of his age he would not
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
Scappaletti Endorsed
 As Constable Candidate

Twenty-Five new members were received into the Archimede Inde- pendent Political club at meeting last night which was attended by 2bo members Of the organization.
 The club voted to support the can- didacy of Philip Scappaletti. who seeks a democratic nomination for constable. On motion of Joseph Blanca a committee was appointed to arrange for a mass meeting at which the candidacy of one of those seeking election as mayor will be en- | GorScd.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
TOWERS IS OFF
 BOARD 0F P. W,
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ed to be dropped from his position Tn the city storeyard.
 Grove Investigates Storeyard
 After a short conference with Mayor Weld this morning, Commis- sioner Grove announced the mayor has asked him to make an investiga ton of conditions at the city store yard to determine whether, in Groves opinion, it is desirable to clean house."
 Grove had nothing further to say with reference to his meeting with the mayor. He declared he will not attend the Investigating committees meeting Monday night, explaining that he is peaceful citizen"
 Just before noon today, Mayor weld made, announcement similar to that of the acting chairman. He asserted he would not be surprised 1t the Grove probe results in men being fired from their jobs but would not venture to say how many would be likely to go.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
Commercial Secretaries
 Meet Here Next Month

The annual spring meeting of the Connecticut Commercial Secretaries association, April 13. will be held in New Britain, according to 6 decision Of the executive committee in ses- sion at Bridgeport yesterday.
 The meeting will be a one day ses- sion only, and will start with a luncheon at the Burritt hotel. Ralph H. Gould, secretary of the Chamber Of Commerce, is member Of the executive committee. George Rix of Manchester is president and Miss Helen Hurley of Waterbury is sec
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
.ESCH IS REJECTED
 BY SENATE'S VOTE
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oral argument before the full com mission."
 Esch. who had been serving un der a recess appointment since his hrst term expired three months ago, IS coauthor or the Esch- -Cummins railroad act, Before going on the commission he served oo years as q member of the house and IS years on its interstate and foreign con- merce committee.
 Born near NorWalk. Wisconsin. March @n, 1861. his first appoint ment 10 the commission also was contested, but he won out easily. 5a 10 ,, in April 1921. Fighting Bob IaFollette. of the same state, who led the opposition then, contended tsch had been "conslstentiy friendly to the railroads
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17

run again for office. He has not been active on the floor of the sen ate in recent months.
 The change for the worst in Sen ator ferris condition came during the night. As late as yesterday it was believed that he would be able to go 10 Battle Creek within a few daSs If his condition failed to im- prove.
 Senator Ferris and Mrs Ferris are occupying apartments here in the Washington hotel.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
BOY STRUCK BY AUTOMOBILE

An automobile operated by Mrs. Michalina Blazauskis of 70 Fairview street struck William Radune. aged s. of 40 Bond street. on West Main street about f o'clock yesterday afternoon, knocking him to the pavement and injuring him about the head. The boy was one of three children who started to cross the street as the car approached. He appeared to be confused and the driver claimed she was unable to avoid striking him.
 At New Britain General hospital today 1t was said the boy had q comfortable night. The police found no cause for action
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
Huber Is Resident of
 City for Past 30 Years

F. William Huber of 200 Hart street. who is a candidate for coun- cilman ill the first ward, has been resident of New Britain for the rast 35 years and is one of the most active men in the city. fraternally. He is president of the New Britain Turner's society. and is an official of the Steuben Society of America, as we'll as holding office in numerous other organizations. He is employed in the drafting department of the Stanley Works.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
End of Sales Contest
 Is Marked by Banuuet

Fourteen members of the Patter- |so1-Chevrolet Co. of this city were osts to members of the Patterson |Chevrolet Co. of Poughkeepsie, x. Y.. at q banquet in Norfolk Thurs |Gay evening, bringing 10 q conclu |Eion a sales contest held by the two
 The feature of the entertainment was a minstrel show but on by the local branch. Robert FF. Patterson. head of the New Brit pin orGa anlzatlon, was master of
 ceremonies.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17

John A. Larson, councilman from the fourth ward. is being groomed as an aldermanic candidate and will probably be entered in the fourth ward republican primary as an opponent of J. Gustave Johnson, present alderman who seeks fourth term. Councilman Larson has not yet made public announcement but friends have said he will be a can didate.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
REMINGTON G,0,P,
 ID CAUCUS MONDAY
Factions Reported Preparing to
 Support Own Candidates

AeWlnglon. March 17.-Much in- terest is being aroused by the re- publican caucus which will be held Ill the Grange hall on Monday. IL IS expected that there will be Il large number of voters present. Narlous factions are aligning their support previous to the caucus in an effort to win as many places as pos sible.
 The notice for the caucus stated that d member of the state central committee would be chosen. There seems to be some misunderstanding and there is question in some minds whether or not this will be done. Some voters question the power of Newington to elect such a member. It is understood, how ever, that two men have been men, toned for the position and will al- low their names to be used. They are Harry H. Howard Of Maple Hill and Richard II. Erwin of the Center.
 The meeting of the Ladies' Aid so- clety Of the NeWington Congrega- tlonaI church which was to have been held at the home of Mrs. E. |. schmidt on Wednesday after noon, March q. will be held on that date in the chapel of the church. due to illness in Mrs. Schmidts family. Arrangements for the an- nual fair will be made at this meeting
 The annual bah of the Newing- ten volunteer fire department will be held in the Grange hall. Thursday, March 70. Plans being made and tickets sold by the committee in charge of the affair. which includes Arthur J. Prescher Carl Twichell, Charles L. Boyington. Leon W. Bacon and Chester A. Rowley.
 It is understood that Harold Gates of Cromwell will be present as prompter and program of modern and old fashioned dancing has been arranged. This affair is the prin- cipal social function of the year which the department sponsors and 1 it is expected that it will be we'll at- tended. |
 The Newington Girls club held a | nleetlng last evening al the home of , Miss Marion Goodale on Cedar | street. Plans are being made for | the presentation on Friday, April 1s, of the play, "A Southern Cinderella" I
 The Preside Whist club met at | the home of Mrs. William Jerin on Thursday afternoon. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Leslie N. Hale and Mrs. r, II. Copeman.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
Six Armed Men Get
 Away With S24O0O

Buffalo, N. l. March 17 tP = Six men armed with sawed off shotguns. today held up and dis armed the driver and guard of a Liberty bank armored truck and escaped with $c4,000.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
U. s. SENATE CONFIRMS
 APPOINTMENT OF ERWIN

disappointment of Postmaster in New
 Britain Approved by Upper
 House at Washington.
 BY GEORGE H. MANNING tWashtngton Bureau of the N. B. Herald)
 Washington. March 1.-The re- of Herbert E. Erwin for postmaster at New Britain for four years term was con- tirmed by the senate today. His re- was recommended to the department by Congressman E. Hart Fenn two months ago, prior to expiration of Erwin's term,
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
DELAY IN DEDICATION
 OF WORLD WAR SHAFT

StCne Cutters Unable to Finish Work
 In June-ENercises Planned for
 Fall.
 Because stone cutters will not complete their work for several months, it will be necessary to post pone the dedication of the World War memorial in Walnut Hill park until next fall. It was originally planned to have the exercises in June. Mayor Weld was informed of the delay in letter received from Architect H. Van Buren Magonigle today.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17

The Preside Whist club met at the home of Mrs. William Jerin on Thursday afternoon. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Leslie N. Hale and Mrs. r, II. Copeman.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17

The Newington Girls club held q meeting last evening at the home of Miss Marion Goodale on Cedar street. Plans are being made for the presentation on Friday, April IS. of the play, "A Southern Cinderella"
The Washington times., 1928-02-23

ton Arms. Miss Mckay will accom-.
pany Mrs. Whitcomb to New York
to visit her parents. Col. and Mrs.
Douglas /. Mckay, for several.
days, returning the middle OF
next week.
Mrs. Harriet HaWIey Locher will
speak in Philadelphia February
28 at the Philomusian Club in
connection with the film Thirty
Years in Motion Pictures" which
was shown in Washington at the
Carlton Hotel under the auspices
Of the League Of American Pen
Women.
On February 20 she will talk
over the radio on the Stanley
Hour at 3 o'clock, over Station
WILT.
Mrs. Locher will attend the
Philadelphia Soroptimist Club
luncheon on the same day.
Mrs. Joseph Byron, of Hagers-
town, Nd. IL q guest at the May
flower, where she entertained at
luncheon today In compliment to
Mrs. Henry Alvah Strong. Covers
were laid for Is.
Capt. ID. T. Evans, u. 8. N, and
Mrs. Evans are at the Carlton for
several days while visiting friends
in the Capital. Captain Evans is
stationed at the Navy yard,
Brooklyn.
The Washington times., 1928-02-23

According to statistics revealed
today the natural growth OF the
population last year was 100000
persons greater than the growth OF
All the rest Of Europe combined.
These figures were contained in the
annual report OF the Soviet health
department.
Six years of active health and
sanitation propaganda and the enact
ment OF laws for the protection OF
motherhood have bought results
which, in many ways, are considered
by the economists to be too bene'
fetal"
Death Rate Drops
six hundred thousand fewer babies
died last year than In 1913 when
the area was one-sixth greater than
it il today. The adult mortality
rate has shrunk from % per thous-
and in 1913 to 10 per thousand In
habitants in 1927.
Instead Of holding the European
record. for high death rate. Soviet
Russia, 10 now fifth from the top,
having passed Portugal and four
Balkan powers.
The Infant mortality rate has
been cut 40 per cent and the adult
mortality rate 80 per cent since
pre-war times.
One OF the outstanding conclu-
sions OF the report is that q divorce
rate almost as high as the marriage
rate has raised rather than lowered
the number Of births, which is con-
trary to all accepted theories.
Big Jumps In Births
Births have increased so per cent
in the large cities where divorces
The Washington times., 1928-02-23
CONGRESSIONAL.
CLUB TOFETE
GEN. DAWES
Vice President and Mrs.
Dawes to Be Honor
Guests at Reception

TIME second annual exhibition
l. of Washington independent
artists will be held on March ~
April z In the DuBarry room of
Club st. Marks. This group
made it's debut at the Carlton
Hotel last spring. Unlike other
art groups in Washington, this
one allows the contributing artist
to show as many pictures as he
wishes, and these can be Of any
kind and quality that he has the
confidence or temerity to exhibit.
Sculptors are limited to four
pieces of their work.
The exhibit will be under the
auspices of the Minister of Aus
tria and Mime. Prochnik, Senator
and Mrs. George H. Moses, Gen.
and Mrs. Henry T. Allen, Admiral
and Mrs. Hilary p. Jones, Mr..
and Mrs. Duncan Phillips. Mrs.
Henry A. Strong. Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Tuckerman and Mrs.
William Wheatley.
Among the artists sponsoring
the exhibition are: Miss Josephine
Page, Miss Catherine Carter
Critcher, Felix Mahoney, EdgaN
Nye, Miss Marguerite Mum,
Miss May c. Marshall and A. I'll.
o. Role.
Peppino Mangravite is director
OF the exhibition and Mrs. George
A. Weaver is secretary.
Mrs. Harry P. Huse viii be
hostess at luncheon on Monday,
March 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Freling-
huysen Dumont have sent out in
vitations for a dinner on March IL.
Mrs. e. p. Orion, wife Of
Colonel Orion, entertained In
formally at luncheon today at
the Wardman Park Hotel in COM
pliment to Mrs. Charles Hatch,
who il visiting her son and
daughter-in-law, Comdr. and Mrs.
Charles Hatch. at Meridian Man
sions.
Miss Elizabeth Crothers, of New
York, is at the Grace Dodge
f1OJek 1OE the WEEK.
The Rev. DR.. and Mrs. Roland
Cotton Smith will arrive next
Tuesday at the Lafayette to re-
main for about six weeks.
4
Commodore Herbert Hartley has
returned TO his apartment at the
Carlton after spending several
weeks at his hme in Opelika. Ala.
He will be followed in q few DAYS
by Mrs. Hartley and their son.
A SHARP contrast to the Amer.
IA lean and English works which
have been considered at the FRI
day Book Reviews so far, viii be
given the guests this week whei1
an excursion into Russian liter
ature will be made. "Rasputin,"
by Prince YoussoupOff will be
discussed and analysed by Mrs.
william Wolff Smith. and Black
Stream" by Nathalie Sedgwick
Colby viii be the second book
taken up.