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New Britain herald., 1928-10-27

to Miss Ruth Perkins Wednesday evening at her apartment. on Wal nut street by friends and fellow teachers of the Nathan Hale, Jr., High school where she has been a popular teacher for the past five years. Miss Perkins received many beautiful gifts among them being diamond bracelet from her fiance. She will be married at her home in Bedford. Mass. today. to Joseph Haslen of Jensen, Utah, and they will make their home there after December 1.
 Mrs. Robert Parsons gave a small dinner party followed by auction bridge Thursday evening at her home on Dover road.
 Mr. and Mrs. Pardon Hickey en- tertained at dinner last evening at their home in Berlin.
 Mrs. Clarence H. Wickham opened her home in Manchester Tuesday to & meeting of the Patriotic Educa- ton Committee of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs. How ard Parsons, regent of the local D. A. R. chapter presided at the tea table.
 A pantry shower was given in honor of Miss Mabel Peterson of Vega street at the summer home of Mir. and Mrs. Frank Schaefer at Lake Waumgaumbaug last Satur- day evening. Miss Peterson's mar riage to Merwin Schaefer takes place today.
 Mrs. Harold Peck of Lincoln street gave birthday dinner We'd nesday evening in honor of MT. Peck and his mother. Mrs. Willard Peck of Meriden.
 Miss Irene Sullivan of Linwood street gave kitchen shower Sum- day evening in honor of her cousin, Miss Gertrude Walsh of High street
 Miss Walsh will be married to Anthony kurnicki on November '. Miss Vera Osmain, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Martin Osmain of Lawlor street was given. a miscel- laneous shower monday evening by members of the Polish Junior League at the home of Mrs. M. J. Owsiak of Pennington avenue.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-27

of their ancestors sss ssssea ia them.
 Some tribesmea wssshiD . b.aek and rcd god. The black eoe h benevolent. living tnamediatsly abeve the earth while the rcd ed hses farther up in the heayspa- Whsa the Masai hear thunder. they belisvs tho red god is trying to get thressh the domain of the black god- The rumbling is the voice of the black god pleading with the red rod not to harm the tribesmen below.
 The Nasal hate agriculture in their native environment. They aPs cattle herders when not on the war path. and live entirely upon the feed their herds provide. It is . common practice to drink warm blood im- mediately after it has been drawn from a COW shot with an arrow through the jugular vein."
New Britain herald., 1928-10-27

this city. gave . lunchen bridge at the Hartford Golf club Friday noon. MrA Ellis Bardsley. Mrs. William Flanagan and Mrs. Donald Gaftney were among the guests.
 Mr. and Mrs. Audley Shaw enter tained with dinner and cards last evening at their home on Hamilton street.
 Ny. and Mrs. Robert Brown gave . dinner party Monday evening at their home on Russell street for Mr. and Mrs. Algernon B. Alderson Of Lake street who leave very soon to make their home in Unionville.
 Mrs. Ira Hicks of West Main street win give q luncheon in Wash ington. Conn.,, on Wednesday. Octo- ber 31.
 Mir. and Mrs. H. Booth of Forest street arc entertaining at the Hal lowe'en ball at the Pennington Country club this evening.
 MrA Caroline conlon gave . luncheon at her home on Stanley street last Wednesday in honor of Mrs.' M. J. Kenney. The prizes went to Mrs. J. D. Donahue. Mrs. J. Burkarth and Mrs. Kenney.
 Miss Helen Egan was the guest of honor at bridge shower Tues day evening at the home of Misg Moylon Conlon. daughter of Mrs. Caroline Coplon of Stanley street. The trophies went to Mrs. J. sul- livan, Miss Irene Feeney. Miss Egan and Miss Julia Donahue.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-27
Old House of Booms"
 Still Puzzles London

London. Oct. :7 N>-The House of Rooms is what Londoners call the 3o0-year old building in White chapel. the Jewish section Of the metropolis. named the Proof House of the Gunmakers' Company" It bears in carved letters the words: "Established bysCharter. Anno De- mini l637."
 Passers-by are often astonished at the deep, dull booms which force their way from the low. sombre building. with its iron-studded door and blind windows of solid brick.
 Those who are in on the secret know that these explosions occur during tests made of gun-barrels and other small arms made in or i'm ported into England.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-27

Mrs. Wells Foster of Russell street gave | bridge tea Wednesday after moon at Hale's, Tea House in Glas- In honor of her sister-tn- law, Mrs. Charles Foster of West Hartford. Mrs. Elmer Stone. Mrs. |Eiwood Johnson and Mrs. Charles Tester were given the prizes. Miss Ruth Baasette of Emmons place will entertain members of the BAlpha Alpha alumnae Tuesday eve |ning in her studio on Main stret. Mas Ruby Andrews of Lincoln street entertained the members ot oer bridge club Monday afternoon |lt her home. The prizes were won | ty Mrs. Harold Peck and Mrs. Lu-
 Han Stevens.
 Miss Ruby Miller of Plainville was
 The guest of honor at . bridge party
 and shower Tuesday evening at the
 eome of Mrs. George E. Miller on
 rrumbull avenue, Plainyille. Miss
 May Cunningham assisted Mrs Isfiiier.
 Miss Miller will be married on November 20. to Frank Marden. A miscellaneous shower was given
New Britain herald., 1928-10-27
,nly arms they set out to attack the

only arms. they set out to attack the | enemy
 'The Nasal begins his military career at sixteen. When he h thirty. he becomes an elder. settles down. and has as many wives ss he de- sires The furniture in his home of mud -plastered sticks costs no more than his haberdashery. Over an open Ire place hangs m iron kettle while additional utensils are made of gourds- A long gourd ls Nasal milk can and half gourds are used for cups. Some of the huts have three- legged stool or two for the older tribesmen.
 Spitting Is Pipe of Peacc''
 Even when the Maxai is not on the warpath. the American traveller would be inclined to avoid him for sanitary reasons. Splitting upon 2 visitor Is a sign of reverence and good will among some of the tribes men. Everyone who sees a newborn baby must spit on it. If warrior IS friendly. he splits on his hand before greeting \ stranger Outside the villages. one might stumble upon the skeleton of a tribesman whose body has been left to the hyenas. jackals and vultures. Only the chief of the tribe deserves a burial. After a chief has been buried for a year the son of his suc- cessor digs up the old chiefs skull the village.
 Grass and Snakes Sacred ''The tribesman's wives presiding over his hut jingle with every move. Their legs and arms are covered with dozens of wire rings. These adornments and a dozen or more rings encircling their necks some times weigh between fifteen and twenty-five pounds. Both men and women are frequently seen with wood cylinders and tin cans in their distended ear lobes.
 Nasal tribesmen have been al. most impossible to convert from nature worship. When the chie1 would invoke the pleasure of the gods. all the children in the village stand in a circle and chant Grass is sacred to the tribesmen. If . Nasal hands a stranger a tuft of green 1 grass. 1t suggests friendship. When young warriors start out on raids their sweethearts throw grass upon l them to insure victory. The hyena has certain sacred character. If a beast happens to cross the path of a warrior, the whole tribe goes in mourning. The python Is held in veneration. for they believe the soul,
New Britain herald., 1928-10-27
Special Notice

Martha chapter. No. 21, o. E. g., will hold a sale Wednesday after noon. October 31st in Jr. o. U. A. NJ. hall, Glen street. opposite Y. W. (. A Fancy work, aprons, pies and cakes. crullers and home made bread will be on sale A card party will be held from 9:30 to s o'clock. Supper served at $50. Admission 35c. Masquerade dance in evening, 35c. Members will bring contribu- tions to hall.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-27

The English post office makes profit of three farthings on every letter and one farthing on every post card posted.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-27
GATHERINGS

Gay Round of Luncheons bridges And Teas Fill x Week.
The Washington times., 1928-04-18

Jules SOrren will 60 behind
the plate, with Pat Rooney and
Shiery I'm reserve. Herman Cor
man win guard first base, with
Chester Mills al second, BOzie
Berger at short and John DE.
narest nd the far station.
Homer Drissel will be in left
field, Ray Roberts I'm center field
and Paul brown IN right field.
The Washington times., 1928-04-18
RECORD THR0NG
. To CHEER CUBS

CHICAGO, April ia crowd of
$4,000 fans-the largest ever to
witness a National League ball
game in Chicago-was expected to
sit in today for the Cubs home sea
son opener. Cincinnati Reds Will
furnish the opposition. :
The weather was chilly bat drys
"WeaH your topcoats and furs,
but hSrbOr no fears 81 Tain,"
was tiEe advice given fans by
TIE local forecast bureau.
After laundering around In sad
contrast to their fence-bugting train
ing exhibitions, the, Cubs finally
hit their stride and pulled into the
home lot in second plaGs in the
league standings. This fact, coupled
with the desire of fans to get q
glimpse of Kiki Cuyler and other
additions on the Brufn roster, In
expected to bring out the largest
opening crowd on record.
Probable batteries, fop the Cubs,
Nehf and Hartnett; for. Cincinnati,
Lucas and Hargrave.
The Washington times., 1928-04-18
Add Warren, Unbeaten,
Fights Davis Tonight

ROCKY MOUNT, ~. c., April 18.
Add (Kayo) WarEen, university
graduate and North Carolina heavy
weight champ, meets Al Davis, Of
Tulsa, Okla. In a, 1O-round bout
here tonight.
Warren. who a few months ago
relinquished his title of amateur
Junior light heavyweight champion,
has never been defeated as a pro.
The Washington times., 1928-04-18

In all his S9UEMGTm tournaments
Voigt averaged about II q round.
All Of which il quite q record for
the chap who, d few years back
was struggling for recognition on
the public links.
This has been q tough spring for
golfers in the way Of weather.
There have been few days not
marred by rain. cold or wind. OF
the three nuisances the wind has
been probably the most Irritating,
although some OF the players have
become 50 used to IT they have
al one OF the regular conditions of
the game.
When It stops blowing" as C. I.
Putnam, of Indian Spring, says,
we won't know how to hit shot
Frosty nights are hanaperinR
the grass, some Of the green's.
keepers report. Greens are light
ming fast and fairways hard.
Cliff Wright, clubhouse boss nc
Indian Spring, AYERS that the
ground was frozen I'm spOta
when he arose early yesterday
morning.
Twas novel tournament, in
deed, that opened the Woman's
District Golf Association season.. at
Washington Golf and Country Club.
After the first round the cards OF
the players were drawn In pairs from
b hat and the scores matched. The
same proceeding was followed In the
other rounds.
Mrs. Y. e. Booker emerged the
winner.
The first round was match play,
with handicap allowance. Mrs. Alma
Won STEINER had the low gross score
OF 30, followed by Mrs. j. N. Haynes.
who had 1O1.
At luncheon which concluded the
event. Mrs. Fl. A. Knox was pre-
sented a silver toilet set, gift Of ap.
probation for her three years Of
service az president Of the associa-
ton.
The Washington times., 1928-04-18

In this day and age Of base.
ball q shut-0ut Is quite an &C.
cOanplishment any time. It's
Sioubly tough In the springtime
when weather conditions are
tough for pitchers, and it's just
three times harder when you
smear the WIliteWash ON . hit.
ting club like the Pirates.
The Washington times., 1928-04-18
RUTH EXTOLLS GREATNESS or ALEXANDER
Fore!
BY r. D. Thomas

Looking fit as a fiddle and
still full of golf, George j.
voigt returns from his con-
quests in the southland. Early
this afternoon he pairs with
Miss Maureen Circuit, a ma
tional star, against big j.
Monro Hunter, the wonder
walloper Of Indian Spring, and
his daughter.
It's an inviting bit of competition
to behold and though short notice
has been given, a sizeable gallery
liz assured.
Voigt is by way OF becoming one
of the most consistent winners the
game has known. If memory
serves, he won nine straight tour
naments last year. His streak con-
tinued this winter. He won the
Lakeworth, the Mid-South and the
Palm Beach championship tournar
ments at Palm Beach, was the first
amateur in the La Gorce open at
Miami and retained his North and
South title at Pinehurst.
The Washington times., 1928-04-18

Attractive apartments --- furnished or
HnfuFniahed-can be located and rented
through the classified rental columns
in tOday,a Times and Herald.
The Washington times., 1928-04-18
THURMAN RETIRES

After a career OF more thar 40
years in thoroughbred racing. Fox
hail r Keene, who inherited hls
stable from his father, has decided
to. retire from the turf.
The Washington times., 1928-04-18
GOLF
ACES0FF

NEW York. ApriI rs. Another
American gclf invasion gets under
way here tonight when . group cf
Americans Leading professionals
win sail for England FOR an assault
upon the British open champion-
ship, to be held ut the historic
Sandwich course on May z.
Walter Hagen, twice winner
Of the classic, heads the party
He n accompanied BY Gene
Sarazen, riding ON the crest ok
d comeback campaign; Blli,
MehII1Orn and Tommy Armour,
American open champion. I'D
was reported that Macdonald
Smith would not make the trim
Bobby Jones, who blazed d triaI
for the American amateurs by win.
ming tho British Open for two sue
cessive years, has given no indica-
ton that he win defend his crown.
Reports were still current today,
however, that he might join he
party at the last moment.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-05-24
DEMO CONVENTION
 SELECT DELEGATES
 BEAUMONT, TEXAS
MOODY USES STEAM ROLLER TACTICS; INSTRUCTED FOR
 DRY PLATFORM

BEAMONT, Tex. May 24. P)-,The Democratic Convention chose 50 del- egates with 40 votes instructed to vote for a Dry platform and a Dry Presidential candidate.
 This action followed the dramatic victories of Governor Moody over partie of two extreme" factions.
 Adopting steam roller tactics Moody's forces defeated all attempts to assure Smith several delegates and instruct the delegation against Smith.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-05-24
ALASKAN FLYERS
 AMONG GREATEST
 0F PRESENT AGE
WARM WELCOME EXTENDED WILKINS AND EiELsoN UPON
 ARRIVAL OSLO

OSLO, May A. (P-Capt Wilkins and Lieut.. Eielson were warmly wei eomed upon their arrival here The explorers were received by the au. thorities, the President of the Aero Club and Geographical Society and by a Representative of the American Le- gation.
 The streets were crowded by cheer. ing spectators. Both motored to Scartskog, the home of Amundsen, where a reception was held in their honor.
 Three naval planes circled over Amundsen, home as the head of the newly formed Norwegian Aero Club, Amundsen, decorated Wilkins and Eielson with the Clubs gold medal and eulogizing them "as two of the greatest fliers of our time."
 Amundsen said they had flown over more unknown territory than any other airman."
Seward daily gateway., 1928-05-24
FARM ENACTMENT AT THIS SESSION
 SEEMS DOUBTFUL
FEATURES OF THE SO-CALLED MOBILIZATION FEE PREJUDI-
 CAL, COOLIDGE

WASHINGTON, May 24, (R)- Whether there will be any form of farm relief eracted at this session is now Up to Congress- The House ard Senate have the choice of re- passing the hill without the equal i~" lion fee or attempt to override the veto.
 Considerable doubt exists for lat. ter course proving successful for the President vetoed the bin on the grounds of it's constionality because "of the socalled equalization fee and other features of the old bill are still in my opinior 10 the sound public policy and to agricul- tu1e."
Seward daily gateway., 1928-05-24
CROSS |s DROPPED
 OVER NORTH POLE
VATICAN RECEIVED MESSAGE FROM COMMANDER OF BIG
 DiRlGIBLE ITALIA

ROME. May A. {P-The Vatican announced 1t had received the follow ing message from General Mobile; "1:2o a. m., 24th. With profound emotion we have let fall upon the ice of the North Pole the cross which your Holiness entrusted to us and and my companions express to your Holiness our gratitude for the most high mission bestowed upon us and renew our expression of profundest devotion ..@,..
 Mobile sent the message to King Emmanuel and to Mussolini.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-05-24
JUDCE AND MRS. LOMER
 CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY

SEATTLE, May 24. (P-FederaG Judge and Mrs. c. J. Linen will arrive in Seattle Saturday to attend the we'd ing of their daughter and to celebrate their 50 the wedding university. Helen Lomen marries Clinton Austin of St. Paul Sunday at the home of her brother Ralph. Two days later the parents will celebrate their Golden Wedding.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-05-24
MARINE BILL IS SIGNED COOLIDGE
 DOUBLES MONEY LIBERALlZES OCEAN CONTRACT MAIL SYSTEM; MEMBERS
 HAVE MORE POWER

WASHINGTON, May 23. P)-Pres- ident Coolidge signed the Jones-White Merchant Marine Bill authorizing big replacement program for the Gov ernment Merchant Marine.
 It now requires the sanction of but five of seven members of the Shipping Board for the sale of vessels to pri- vate operators.
 The Bill doubles the existing $125,- 100000 construction loan fund of the Board and hberaAzes the ocean con tract mail system.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-05-24
OFFICERS RETIREMENT
 BILL VETOED BY GAL

WASHINGTON, May 23. tP-Pres- ident Coolidge vetoed the Emergency Officers Retirement Bill which the American Legion favored. The other vetoed bill would create bandmas- ter in the Army. Coolidge vetoed Il Bills the largest in one session: in many years
Seward daily gateway., 1928-05-24
CAUCASIAN JEWS KILLED HUNDREDS
 INJURED, IN BLAZE
HUNDREDS HOMES DESTROYED: 6,ooo HOMELESS; SUFFER
 LACK OF FOOD

MOSCOW May 2s. R-Twenty- two Caucasian Jews were killed and 300 seriously injured in a fire which swept the Jewish quarter of Katais Georgia.
 Three hundred and 5s houses were totally destroyed leaving 5000 per- sons homeless. The damage was so great that the local relief was insuffi- cient The entire community is suf- fering from lack of food.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-05-24
EXPENDITURES OF
 HOOVER MOUNTING,

WAsHANGTuM May "A, .5sAtE>-- ClaEdins Huston, Cbatanooga ant New York business man. testified as to IIoover's campaign expenditur-> of s32,2s6 bringing Hoover's total expenditures as listed be- fore the Campaign Committee up 10 SSOo,745
Seward daily gateway., 1928-05-24
AUSTRALIA LEADS

SYDNEY, Australia, May A. (P- Recent statistics show that Australia leads the world in the production of fine wool.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-05-24
BOMB KILLS NINE

BUENos AIRES, May 24, (A9- Nine persons were killed outr;g1 and fl are known to be have h-., '1jured in a bomb explosion n the Passport Bureau on the main floor "F the new ItaliAa Consulate
Seward daily gateway., 1928-05-24
QUAKE AGAIN HITS

RAHIA, Brazil, May 24. (R)-Rahia was again shaken by a slight earth quake at noon. The shock was not as strong as that of the day before No damage was reported. The shock lasted only 53 seconds.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-05-24
SCOTT BONE GOT MONEY?

Huston, May 24, R-The was1- ington expenditures listed by Huston :,cluding $2Os,O12.os. wont, in the hulk, to Scott Bone.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-05-24
DONALDSON IN PORT

The schooner Donaldson arrived in port from Seattle enroute to St. Michael and Nome. It is thought :ha sturdy little vessel will lay over day in port before continuing Q. it's long voyage.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-05-24
FILM STAR IS WE'D

HOLLYWOOD, May A. (R)-Lau- renee Gray film star, was married to Josephine Auren, a Los Angeles sten- ographer. They left by train for a brief honeymoon in Nevada
Seward daily gateway., 1928-05-24

The halibut schooner Senator d. rived in port today from tho banks Wli.. fair catch.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-05-24

The high school picnic is due to bs held tomorrow and according tc present plans up Resurrection river will be the place where the big all nual frolic will be held.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-05-24
DUE BACK TONIGHT

KINGsBAY, May 24. R)-General Mobile is reported to be expected back here at midnight, tonight.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-05-24

The motorship Ensee, of St. Mic!. acL which arrived in port yesterday, left today.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-05-24
ToDAY'S WEATHER
BILL g. NOTICE

Seward Bills are requested to turn out in force this evening I. B o'clock in the Seward Grill banquet hall. Important and special business.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-05-24

The vessels tied up along II ; waterfront today wei> tie Donald s. Senator, Owl, Clara and inc Marion. n
Seward daily gateway., 1928-05-24

School books were put away for good today by the hiet school stu dents being the last day of school
The Nome nugget., 1928-07-21
FRIDAY 'TELsGH AeAtc
EXPECT SALMON PACK
 BE LARGER THAN 1926

JUNEAU, P)-Thers is every in dication that the salmon pack this year will b. even larger than !9:.' which was the largest ever recorded ir 4 aska, according officials. A1 veg received by the U. s. Bur.au Ci Fisheries office state tha. the many canneries in Icy Straits, and Cross Sounds District, have packed more this year than on the same date of the banner year. Reports from Wrangell and ketchikan are equally encourag ging. Reports from Western Alaska, where Fisheries Commissioner O'Malley is now, in- dicate that there will b. an ex- ceedingly large pack.
The Nome nugget., 1928-07-21

dropped from the American-Davis Cup Tennis Team, Joseph Wear. chairman of tha American Davis Cup Committee announced, because Tilden violated the amatuer rules in writing Tennis Titles. His re- moval caused complete change in the American team. Francis Hunter and John Hennessey will represent the United States in the singles and George Lott and Hen- nessey in the doubles. Wear cabled
 his resignation because Tilden s removal is to become effective as soon as the team returned to America. With Tilden off the team, America may not even reach the challenge round. The Amer jeans meet the Italians tomorrow.
The Nome nugget., 1928-07-21
PATROL BOAT SUNK;
 TWO MEN DROWN

CAPE MAP. N. J.. LP)-F. Haines motor machinists mate, first class and B. T. Hale. motor machinists mate second class. were drowned and five rescued when the steamer Culbertson sank the coast guarG patrol boat No. 113, in a thick fog of Delaware Capes. According to the survivors story. Delaware Bay the patrol boat was proceeding slowly along on patrol duty. Sud denly out of the murk. loomed 8 high bow. The freighter struck the government boat amidships. and practically cut it in two.
The Nome nugget., 1928-07-21
FORFEITCRE NOTICE

To: Herman Fleming. George C. Zoliingcr, and to the successors, administrators, heirs and assigns or each of you.
 You and each of you are hereby notified that the undersigned CO., owner has expended in the per formance of annual expenditure on and for placer mining claim. Cal ifornia Track. location of which is recorded. Book I'll, Page 151. Cape Nome Recording District, Ter ritory of Alaska. for each of the years from 1908 to 1928. the an- nual asse ssment work for said claim, except for each of the years 1913, 1916, 1917 and 1918 when annual expenditures were not re- quired
 And you are further notified that if within ninety t90) days after the completion of the publication of this notice you fail to contribute your proportionate share of such expenditure to the undf rsigned. at Nome. Alaska. the interest of each of you so failing to contribute. will, as provided by law. become forfeit d to me.
 LOUIS NASCHENWENG
 Co-owner. Publish July q. 2S. Aug. I, II. IS. 9. Sept 1, &, 15. 22. %. Oct. 6. 13, 1928.
The Nome nugget., 1928-07-21
PATTERSON FIRST BOAT
 TO REACH BARROW 1928.

POINT BARROW, P)-The Mot orship Patterson reached Barrow at noon of July 18th. It has been the first ship for six consecutive years to reach Barrow. The ice movement was very fast, being grip ped in tremendous current, the day before the Patterson arrived.
 She proceeded eastward the same afternoon, after landing mail and fruit.
The Nome nugget., 1928-07-21
HOOVER ARRIVES HOME

STANFORD UNIVERSITY. P)- Hoover arrived home. Stanford Campus, after acomplete trip from Washington D. c. His home com ing was very quiet. An elaborate reception which had been planned was postponed because Hoover's father-in-law, c. D. Henry had died His funeral services were he'll this afternoon.