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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-07
germs HE fought
CONQUER FRANCIS
RtaoVnd Scientist Forced to
Halt Unduant Fever Study

Washington. Dec. 2 R-Down
with undulant fever. put out OF &C.
ton perhaps for the next two TO
five years, DIR. Edward Francis is on
the casualty list of the army OF
science for the second time in his
distinguished career of IS years as
d public health service research
worker.
A In the former instance. when
he suffered three months with "rab-
bit fever about IL years ago. the
germs on which he was working
overcame him soon after he had be-
gun his laboratory attack against
them.
His subsequent success in discov-
ering. single.handed. the origin of
this malady in rabbits and similar
animals and their parasites. has
brought him international fame. He
called 1t tularaemia, but 1t is COM
ing to be known as Francis dis
case"
He began worp on undulant fever.
also known as Malta fever. only a
few months ago. taking up the
health services l0-year old investi-
cation Of this extremely disabling
disease at the point where progress
made by three other workers had
been stopped by its ravages. His ill.,
ness is expected to interfere serious
ly with work he was doing to de-
>clop a serum for prevention or cure
Of tularaemia.
For him. illness means idleness as
we'll as physical suffering. and idle
ness IL something he has always
found It hard to bear. A bachelor.
Sc years old, his work holds charm
which has lured him. for years. into
his laboratory morning after morn
ing by 6 o'clock, although his asso-
ciates do not begin work until'two
or three hours later.
Except for very brief lunch per-
iods. he has seldom left that little
room until 5 or $50 in the after
noon. an hour after closing time.
Then. day after day. he has gone
to dinner, out for short walk. into
a moving picture show. and home 10
bed. Rarely has he taken any part
OF the annual so days leave OF alb
sence to which he is entitled as 4
government employc.
Now, unless the unexpected hap
pens and relatively quick cure for
undulant fever is discovered. he can
not do any Of these things he so in
tensely likes to do. and his friends
feel that. for this reason he is likely
10 find his illness excessively irk-
some.
He 10 doing everything he can.
with the knowledge he has been able
TO gain about the germs attacking
him. to assist the physicians who are
working on his case. but his scien-
fiifc associates are not in the habit
of letting their hopes obscure accu-
INFLATED evidence.
They recall that Miss Alice G..
Evans, the bacteriologist who began
the investigation in 1918 and identi-
lied Undulant fever germs with
those Of contagious abortion in cat
tie. has been i'll with it since October
1893. ana DR.. G. c. Lake since
February. 1924.
B. T. Sockrider, laboratory tcchni-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-07
HEARING FOR SANTUCCI
BEFORE POLICE BOARD
Patroln,an Will Not Appear RefOrc
DiScipling Committee, Chief
Hart Says Today.

Chief w. c. Hart of the police de-
partment said today that OFFICER
Nincenzo Santucci has been sum-
moned to appear before the board
of police commissioners next Tues
day evening. and not before the
committee on rules and discipline as
is customary in cases OF suspended
officers. Whether or not the officer
will be given a hearing, in view Of
the fact that he has appealed to su-
perior court from the finding OF
Judge NJ. ID. SAKE in local court. was
not known today. Chief Hart said
he did not know what procedure
would be taken. and Chairman NJ.
w. Bannan could not be reached
this afternoon.
Santucci was suspended last Sun
day by Chief Hart and was fined
500 and costs with suspended Jail
sentence of 10 days. by Judge SAKE
in police court yesterday, on the
charge of operating an automobile
while under the influence OF liquor.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-07

In palace circles no significance
was attached to the lateness OF the
bulletin which was definitely re-
garded there as good one.
1t was stated that the kings physi-
clans at the moment were concen-
trating their attention OH the infec-
ton of the right side. and that the
examination mentioned in the bulle-
tin would he carried out later in the
day. 1t was not expected that any
further announcement would be
made until the usual hour this eve
ming.
See Queen
A large crowd this afternoon Wit
messed the departure of the queen
and Princess Mary for a drive. Both
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-07

Mrs. Nora Sundberg; lecturer. Miss
Catherine O'Leary: historian. Miss
Mary Stack: orEanist. Miss Emma
Dehm: chairman Of flower commit
tee. Mrs. Mary Igoe: trustees for
one year. Mrs. Ida Griese and Mrs.
Anna lsardeck: trustees for two
years, Miss Della Daley and Miss
Margaret Burns: trustees for three
years. Mrs. Mary MCGUIRE and Miss
Catherine O'Leary.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-07

serious was the matter. The anxiety
was soon belie,e ed. however. when It
was seen that there was nothing of
an adverse nature in the report but
that it had somewhat favora bic
tone.
Many Visitors
There We're many cOmings and
goings at the royal residence dur
ing the forenoon. Lord Da> idson.
former archbishop Of Canterbury
was an early caller. his grace re-
naming about a half hour Sir Will
liam Joynson- Hicks. the home Sec
rotary. was another visitor. The
Duke of York came for lunch wit
the queen while Princess Mary took
her morning outing about II o'clock.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-07

his greatest shooting feat was the
bagging OF black NAMED lion
which Was remarkably fine speci-
men.
During the dukes dash through
the Union Of South Africa 10 cape
Town people of all races. and ma
i've negroes as We'll as whites ac-
corded him hearty and spontaneous
welcomes. Much to his regret the
main battlefields Of the Boer war
were passed during the hours Of
the night.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-07
Mrs. Palmer Is Regent
OF Catholic DAUGHTERS

Court Columbia, No. 81. Catholic
Daughters OF America. held regular
meeting and election of officers last
night at Red Mems hall. The follow
ing officers were elected: Grand re-
gent. Mrs. 4. NJ. Palmer: vice re-
gent, Mrs. Rose kerwin; prophecies.
Mrs. Margaret Tarrant; monitor.
Mrs. Mary y. Clark: financial secre-
tary. Mrs. Margaret Mckeon: treas
urcr. Miss Anna McBriarty; sentinel,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-07
We're smiling and chatting animated
ly when they left the palace
Iliikc Ails

Cape Town, South Africa. Dec. I
Hf-The Duke OF Gloucester, await
steamer Balmoral Castle on the las.
stage OF his rush TO King George S
bedside, spent this morning Visiting
the shops and making various pur-
chases before embarking on the
liner. The dukes East African
hunting trip. from which he has.
tened after learning of his father
serious illness, was notably success
full.
Members Of the dukes staff said
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-07
PROGRESS IN WILD WEST

Deming, N. H.. Dec. Z Rl-A>ia-
ton is showing the wild west" into
the background. Deming will con-
vert the city rodeo grounds into an
airport.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-07

clan, who became infected in May.
1924. Is the only one OF the health
services casualties in the campaign
against this disease who has made
satisfactory recovery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-07

specifically stated that a further in
vestigation of chest conditions would
be undertaken during the day.
The delay in issuing this mornings
bulletin led to the gathering of an
unusually large crowd before the
palace railing. wondering if anything
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-07

The preparation OF the new regis
ter of voters, which includes nearly
21,6o0, 600 names. will cost England
more than one million dollars
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16
Weeks Activities in
 Catholic Churches
St, MaEy's Church

The Forty Hours devotion opened at St Mary's church yesterday morn- ing at l0:30 o'clock. 4 solemn high mass was celebrated followed by . procession of the Blessed Sacrament through the church. 4 priest from the Passionist monastery in West Springfield preached the sermon. Confessions will be heard today from ! to 6 o'clock and from to tonight. Visiting priests are in at-
 tendance to aid the priests of the church in the work. The devotion will be closed Tuesday morning at i 5 o'clock.
 Requiem masses for the week aA announced yesterday will be n fol-
 lows: Second anniversary Wednes- day morning at o'clock for Mrs,
 Bridget Ryan; months mind masa
 Thursday morning at S:s0 o'clock
 for Salvatore Montano: month'a
 mind Friday morning at ! o'clock
 for Mrs. Catherine Hayes; month'i
 mind Saturday morning at o'clock
 for John J. O'Connor and months
 mind Saturday morning at 7:30 o'clock for Giovanni Gaile.
 There will be . meeting of the
 promoters of the leaKue of the
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16

Sacred Heart tonight at 7:so o'clock
 Confirmation will be administered
 tt the church by tho bishop on Sat.
 urday morning, May :e. starting al 9 o'clock.
 Tho eligible children of tho parish
 will make their first communion al the church Saturday moaning
 May 1s.
 St. Mary's parochial school re- stunned sessions today The priests of the parish will commence taking the annual census
 next Monday. s. Andrews Church
 On Tuesday morning at 7:15
 o'clock ther~ will be g requiem mass
 for the deceased members of the
 Tuttles family. St. Peters Church Next Sunday at St. Peter's church
 will be communion Sunday for the men of the parish. Wednesday morning at 5 o'clock there will be an anniversary mass for philines and Mrs. Celina Cadrain. Saturday morning at 8 o'clock a requiem mass sponsored by St. Peter's society will be celebrated for Edward Schaeffer.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16
PaOnessa to See Hall
 On Sewer Work Bonds

Chairman Edward F. Hall of the
 board of finance and taxation will
 confer with Mayor-elect X. M. Pao-
 nessa at the latter's convenience to
 discuss several matters, one of which
 will be the issuance of sewer bonds
 with winch to carry on lateral con-
 struction work. the chairman said today.
 The board of finance and taxa ton has been informed that ali
 money for sewer construction work
 has been spent and if ordered inn provcments in new developments arc
 to be carried out it will be necessary to sell moro bonds.
 These bonds have nothing to do with the construction of a sewage disposal plant, q project which was freely discussed during the cam paisn which resulted in Paonessa's s election. The mayor-elect's claims
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16
H, SCHEDULESF0R SPRING ACTIVITIES
Season for Both Branches of
 Sports Opens April 2S

A high school track schedule in. cluding four meets and high school baseball schedule of nine games was announced today. The baseball sea- son will open Saturday. April cS. with q game at Hartford against St Thomas seminary. The track season will open on the same day with track meet with Crosby High school of Waterbury at Memorial field in Willow Brook park.
 There will be six out-of-town games and three games in this city on the baseball schedule, and two out of town and two meets in Will low Brook park on the track sched- ule.
 The baseball schedule follows: Saturday, April 2S, St. Thomas. at Hartford: Friday. May 1, Hartford Public High school in New Britain: Saturday, May 12. Norwich Free Academy at Norwich: Wednesday, May l6, Collegiate Preparatory school at New Britain: Saturday, May 19. Naugatuck High school at Naugatuck: Friday. May 25, Hart ford Public High school at Hartford; Monday, May cs. Suffield Prepara- tory school at Suffield: Tuesday, May 29, New Haven Hillhouse High school at New Britain; Thursday, June !, st. Thomas Seminary al Hartford.
 The track schedule follows: Sat urday. April 2S. Crosby High school at New Britain; Saturday. May b. Suffield Preparatory school at Suf- field; Saturday, May IF, open: Sat. urday, May 19. South Manchester at New Britain: Saturday. May 26 open; Wednesday. May 30, triangu- lar meet at Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16
he would my for the damsse.

she would pay for the damage.
 4 daughter Vas born last night at New Britain General hospital to Mir. and Mrs. Harold Larson of 114 Carl ton street.
 A son was borh at New Britain General hospital today to Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Nelson of Plantsville.
 A son was born at New Britain General hospital today to MT. and Mrs. William B. Wyka of :7: Broad street.
 Harold Simpson of 60 Walnut street, telegraph operator at the Herald. underwent an operation at New Britain General hospital today.
 The Daughters of Isabella will hold . regular meeting this evening at 7:30 o'clock in the club rooms. A social will follow the meeting.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16
City Items

Boys are suspected of having broken into White Oak Inn on Plain. vile road three times in as many weeks. Cigars and cigarettes have been taken. Officer Fred Wagner re- ported.
 The police were notified today Of the return of the operators licenses of Stanley ScmeriA of 162 Jubilee street and Joseph Wasik of 1858 AL den street.
 A chimney fire did slight damage at the home of Thomas Miiniezak. 20 Mitchell street. last night. Co. No. 4 of the fire department was called at 11:56 o'clock.
 Louis Powlock. driver of a North Burritt street jitney bus. complained to Officer William Politis that a window was broken by stone throw CTS. The officer located the boy who threw the stone and his mother said
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16
BEAT G|RLS' ESCORT TWO UNDER ARREST
Two Said to Have PummellA
 Youth After Dance

Waylaid on his return from the homes of girl friends whom he had escorted from a dance at Rialto hall shortly before midnight Saturday. Charles Karpinski of 14l7 Corbin avenue was badly beaten. according to his complaint to the police. and will be under the care of physi- clan for several days. He was badly bruised about the body and symp- toms of a kidney condition appeared, indicating, according to the police. that he was pummeled considera- hly.
 Albert Sokolski. aged 19 Of 36 Sil- Yer street and Raymond Monkie- wicz, aged 1a. of 9s Silver street. his their beds early this morning by Sergeant r. A. McAvay and Officer Maurice Flynn. who served war rants issued by Prosecuting Attor- ney J. G. Woods, on request of Ser geant r. J. O'Mara. They pleaded not guilty to the charge Of breach of tho peace and assault when ar- raigned before Judge NJ. D. Sake in police court today, and were repre- sented by Attorney Martin F. Stem plan. A weeks continuance was or dered, Tn bonds of s20o each. Mir Woods said the original bond was $50 but the nature of karpinski's s injuries called for a heavier securi- ty.
 Sergeant T. J. Feeney drove past 2o3 Broad street shortly after the xlleEed attack on karlllnski, and the latter made complaint to him. but the alleged assailants had run away Yesterday, karpinski told Sergeant O'Mara the young men lived on Sill yer street and after further investi- ration the sergeant requested the warrants.
 Police Agent" Thirsty
 Michael ProcAo, aged 4S of 17f West street. pleaded guilty tt charges of drunkenness and breach of the peace, and was given a sus- pended fine of SIS and costs. with { warning to stop drinking. Procko who has worked for the police ol New Britain, Milford and other places as agent in liquor cases admitted that he drank too mucl yesterday. Sergeant Feeney testi fled that hemade the arrest on com plaint of Mrs. Procko. and condi tons in the home indicated tha Procko had caused disturbance.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16
glass was broken on the floor and

glass was broken on the floor and the children were crying while Proc ko was using vile language. the ser- geant said. He was very abusive while being taken to the police sta ton and continued his verbal tirade after arriving at the tation.
 Mrs. Procko testified that she was afraid of her husband because of the wild manner in which he acted last evening. There are F children in the family, their ages ranging from 1 to 2S years. and eight of them are living at home. In reply to Judge Sake. MT. Procko said her husband had not worked steadily during the winter but he is employed at present. Judge Sake told him to attend to the needs Of his family and leave drink alone. or he would be punished, Procko was the agent" who obtained the evidence in the Pajewski drug store liquor case.
 The continued case of August Mandl, aged 1T. of 1435 Corbin ave- nue. charged with non support. was again continued for one week. At torney Monroe s. Gordon told Judge Saxe that Mandl expects 10 receive his pay for contracting job within few days. and he will contribute something towards the support of his family at that time. Judge Sake said the case must be disposed of soon. as if has been before the court several months,
 Speetlers Fined SIS
 Aliverio Comes, aged 24. of 45 Cherry street. was fined s15 and costs for speeding on West Main street. Motorcycle Officer Clarence kumm testified that he made the arrest about 2:45 p. m. yesterday after docking a car driven by Comes between Grove HUI and Black Rock bridge at S5 to 40 miles an hour.
 Nincenzo Gondolfo, aged 2S. ol o6 Franklin street, was fined SIS and costs for speeding. Motorcycle Officer Louis E. Harper testified that he made the arrest at 7:S0 lasl evening on West Main street. Traffic was exceptionally heavy and .Gondolfo was driving at tho rate of 30 miles an hour, according to the officer.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16

April 12 and 13. Among those pres ent from this city were: Department
 President Ann Walker: Department Secretary Lillian Pierce: Depart ment Aid Nellie Dow: Chief of Staff
 Hattie Buckley: Counselor John
 Buckley and Misses Jennie Goddard, Alice Carle. Frances Williams. May belle Carroll. Lila Weir. Annie E. Clark and Ethel Brainard.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16
CENTRAL JR. II. s. NOTES.

The Blue team has already start ed to pile up points in the boys ath- letic race today. just as they did be- fore Easter and led the Red team 15 to at noon.
 The ninth grade of the Civic League held its weekly Civic League meetings in the home rooms this afternoon.
 The clubs will resume work to- morrow during the regular weekly club period. The school paper club is planning on an issue soon.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16

that the republicans are planning a huge outlay for such . plant. was promptly denied by Chairman Hall and their debate gave rise to re- ports that Paonessa would displace Hall If elected. The incoming mayor has been quoted as saying he does not contemplate a change in the fi- nance board chairmanship.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16
Legion Luncheon Club
 Wants PaOneSsa to Talk

Mayor-elect A. NJ. Paonessa will be invited to be the speaker at meeting of ddy-Glover Post Lunch con club, two weeks from today. This will be the last meeting of the year before the annual recess is taken. At today's luncheon, Coun- cilman elect Roger Whitman of the first ward was in the chair.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16
HELD FOR TRIAL

Stamford. April 1G (UP)-Over- ruling a demurrer, Judge Justus J. Fennel found probable cause and bound four New York youths over to the May term of superior crinin- al court in 5000 bonds each on charges of possession of explosives with intent to damage property and burglars tools with intent to rob.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16
Noses Needn't
 Shine Any More

when you use this new wonderful French Process Face Powder called MELLO-GLO. Keeps that ugly shin. away. Women rave over it's superior purity tand quality. Stays on longel skin looks like peach-keep! complexions youthful - prevent: large pores. Get box of MELLO- CLIO Face Powder today.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16
CONDITION CRITICAL

New London. April IS R-The condition of Henry c. Russell. 34, who with his wife survived the rail- road crossing crash here last night in which Mrs. Russell's parents and her cousin, Ernest Clark. were killed. was reported to be unimproved and still in a critical condition at the Lawrence and Memorial Associated hospitals here today.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16
ESTATES INVENTORIED.

According to an inventory filed to- day in probate court by the execu- tor, Peter A. Herman. the estate of the late Peter Herman is valued at s1o,627.92 and consists of deposits in the Burritt Mutual Savings bank. s3,se5, and in the Savings Bank Of New Britain. S6,732,92.
 The estate of the late Aaron Olson is valued at SLIPS, according to an inventory filed today in probate court by the executrix, Emile Olson. If consists of one-half interest m property located on Belden street.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16

Palestine's population Is now esti- mated to be nearly 100000. a gain of 163,000 in the past five years.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16

ATTEND g. U. V. CONVENTION.
 The Connecticut department of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War auxiliary held Its 18th an- nual encampment in Danbury on
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16

The per capita consumption ot flour in America is about l77 pounds.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-16

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New Britain herald., 1928-04-16

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Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-16

Regular S1.OO Boy Scout Book special .35 C. three for S1.OO. Schallerer's Alaska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-16
CATHERINE ). TAXES ABOARD SICK LIGHT
 KEEPER SCOTCH CAP

SEATTLE, March 16. (P)-After fighting an Alaskan blizzard for sev- eral hours, Capt. w. B. Knight of the steamship Catherine D, took aboard one of the keepers of the Scotch Cap lighthouse who is seriously i'll. Be- cause of the heavy gale the task was extremely difficult The Catherine D steamed so miles westward from Ika- tan to rescue the keeper. The trip was made at the request of the United States Government
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-16
ALASKA GOING WESTWARD

The s. s. Alaska, due in port at mid night, tonight, will discharge 400 tons of general cargo and then proceed to Uganik and Zacher Bay with cannery crews and cannery supplies, reports the local office. The liner will return to Seward, probably on Monday, pro- ceeding South from here. Passengers will await over in Seward for the ves- sells return from the Westward.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-16

The Gateway leads-others follow
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-16

Brown 6 Hawkins-Quality First.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-16
"YEP, HE'S STILL HERE!"

Father A. J. Markham is still with us for even if he had wanted to leave te could not unless he wished to join the 'sky-pilots' and fly to Anchorage in a plane, for there has been no train leave Seward in a week. Tomorrow rlorning at o'clock Father Markham will hold St Patrick Day services and on Sunday morning at 10 o'clock the regular service will be held.