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New Britain herald., 1928-12-10
RESCUE SLEEPING MAN
 FROM BURNING HOUSE
Sergeant Feeney and Policeman kiefrer Save Saul GenoSeSe
 From Probable Death.

Saul Genovese of 46 Pearl Court might have been burned to death while sleeping but for the discovery of fire in the kitchen of his home, by Sergeant T. J. Feeney about ? o'clock yesterday morning. The ser geant was walking through Whiting street and saw smoke pouring from the house. He and Officer Eugene kieffer hastened to arouse the occu- pants but learned that Genovese was alone in the first floor tenement, and the second floor was unoccupied. They took Genovese out through q window and a little later a fireman recovered $40 which was i'll Geno Neses trousers and which he was greatly concerned about
 The fire department was summon ed by an alarm from Box 6 sent in by Officer kieffer, and found the ln teror of the kitchen burning tiercely. The stove had become overloaded and the woodwork caught fire. The damage was estimated between $500 and $ ,0OV, the flames being kept from spreading out of the kitchen, but the entire building being filled with smoke.
 According to Genovese, his wife and children were staying in another house because of the death of a son recently at home. The mother was afraid to remain at home because the boys death had resulted from an infection, according to Genovese'
New Britain herald., 1928-12-10
CITY HAS S25 900 FUND
 FOR SEWER EXTENSION
Notes signed Today By Officials and Accepted By New Britain
 National Bank

The city's notes for $25,o00 have been signed by Mayor Paonessa and City Treasurer Curtiss l.. Sheldon and have been accepted by the New Britain National bank. which places at the disposal of the sewer depart ment funds with which to continue work.
 Labor gangs will be formed from among the more needy cases in the long list of unemployed compiled at the office Of the mayor and by the board of public works, and shift ing arrangement will be effected through which jobs will be provided as many men as possible.
 Sherwood road. a rock excavation job, is to be one of the first worked. Other districts will also be visited the work continuing as long as funds hold out and weather conditions permit. The most extensive opera ton contemplated is one which will place the Barnesdale district in the trunk line sewer system.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-10
[. E. IN REMINGTON
 ELECTS OFFICERS
Outline of Work for Coming
 Months Is Given

Newington, Dec. 10.-kenneth Semp of the Hartford Union attend ed the meeting of the Christian En- deavor held in the Parish house last evening. and gave an outline of the program to be used for the next few months. There was also election of officers with the following result:
 President, Alden Woodruff: vice president, Fred Rowlapd: secretary. Cleora Stebbins, treasurer, Mrs. Anna Atwood; lookout committee. Geraldine Hurd.
 The following have been appoint ed nominating committee to recom- mend to the annual church meet ing, officers of the church to suc- ceed those whose terms expire this year: Deacon Benjamin II. Goodale; Mrs. Nellie Luce Eddy, aid; Mrs. Walter J. Garfield.
 W. C. T. II. Meeting
 The regular monthly meeting of the Newington Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be held Thursday in the parish house. A luncheon will be served at 12:30 followed by the meeting which will be addressed by the state general secretary of the Loyal Temperance Legion, Mrs. Marguerite Goodale of Durham.
 The committee in charge consists of Mrs. Cogswell. Mrs. Hancock and Mrs. Haines.
 Food Demonstration A food demonstration under the auspices of the Ladies Auxiliary of Newington Grange will be given in the Grange hall Friday morning al 10:30 o'clock. This is the first of a series of demonstrations which will be given and all ladies of the town are invited.
 The demonstration will be in charge of Mrs. Walter Garfield, Mrs. E. 4. Elliott and Mrs. Charles Luce.
 Clear S2OO on Fair The annual fair given by the Ladies Aid Society was largely at tended Friday afternoon and eve- ming, The booths which were trim med with Christmas colors made q striking appearance.
 A large Christmas tree, which was in charge of Mrs. Charles Russell was the chief attraction for the children, and took the place of the fish pond they have had in previous years.
 The proceeds from the Japanese booth will go to the Newington Girls club.
 From an estimate given by the fair committee. The profits will be about $200.
 League of Women Voters
 The Newington League of Wom- en Voters will meet Tuesday after noon at 2:3O at the home of Mrs. II. c. Luff. Main street. Mrs. Church of West Hartford will be the speak, CT, her subject being Living Costs"
 The public is invited.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-10
Weeks Activities in
 Catholic Churches
St. Mary's Church

Requiem masses at St Marys church for the present week as an- nounced yesterday, are as follows: Monday at [, requiem high mass for Rose Agosginucci; Tuesday at ', first anniversary for Margaret Roche; Tuesday at 7:90. sixth anni- versary for Mrs. Rose Naples; We'd nesday at ', first anniversary for John Malarney; Thursday at 7, high mass in honor of St. Lucy; Friday at [, second anniversary for Mrs. Mary O'Neil Mccarthy; Sat urday at ', solemn high month s mind mass for Sarah Callahan and Saturday at 7:3o, seventh anniyer- sary for Francesca Maietta.
 The Children Of Mary and the Immaculate Conception Guild will receive Holy Communion next Sun day.
 St. Joseph's Church
 Requiem masses at St. Joseph's church this week as announced yesterday are as follows: Thursday at 7, months mind mass for John l.. McCabe; Saturday at z, seventh anniversary for Mrs. Margaret Hart.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-10

ERROR IN WRITING CHECK BLAMED FOR MANS ARREST
Samuel Wolf Denies Intent to Give West Hartford Police Worth
 less Order on Bank.

Samuel Wolf of 74s Arch street. proprietor of a radiator works in the rear of 107 Arch street. was ar- rested by Detective Sergeant Ellin- ger Saturday afternoon on a war rant for the West Hartford police. charging him with issuing fraud ulent check. He will be arraigned in West Hartford court tonight, hav- ing been released in $50 bonds.
 According to Wolf. he permitted his 14 year old son to drive his car in West Hartford recently, not knowing that it was illegal to do so. An officer stopped him and on learning the boys age. summoned amounted to approximately s1S. He paid by check. crossing off the name of the New Britain Trust Co. and having his son write in the name of the City National Bank. but an error was made in the process, he said, and the check eventually came to the New Britain Trust Co. and was protested because he had no account there.
 On being notified of the protest. Wolf at once sent a certified check to West Hartford. according to his statement. and little later an of ticial from that town called relative 10 d protest fee of s2.20. On having it explained to him, Wolf had a check for the amount made out and sent to West Hartford, he states, and believed the incident was closed. but on Saturday the local police re- ceived the warrant and had no al- formative but to make the arrest.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-10
Man Hurt in Collision
 With Bus Dies Today

Hartford, Dec. 10 R>-Peter Sa- zinsli, 23, of this city, who was in- jured when his automobile was In a collision with passenger bus at East Windsor Saturday night, died today in the hospital from internal hurts. Donald Merrell, of South Windsor. who drove the car. was killed. He leaves his parents who live in South Windsor, and a sister. Mrs. Lee Goodwin in this city.
 Sazinski leaves his mother, ss- ter and three brothers.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-10
SPEEDING DRIVERS
 PAY FINES OF Sl0
Judge BeleYs They Are ThouBhdSs, But It's No Excuse

Five motorists were assessed $l0 and costs each by Judge NJ. D. Sake in police court today on the charge of speeding. Il think they are eases of thoughtless driving more than anything else." Judge Sake remarked after hearing the evidence.
 Herschel L. Roberts, S4. Of 326 Park Terrace. pleaded not guilty and said his wife "hollers" 1T he drives faster than 80 miles an hour and she was with him when Ser geant T. J. Feeney arrested him at 10:3O last night at East and Jubilee streets.
 The sergeant told of following Roberts east on Franklin street, over the Stanley street crossing. east on Dwight street and around the corner into East street at the rate Of 40 miles an hour. Passing Fairview street, Roberts failed to reduce his speed. the sergeant said.
 Elzear Beaudoin, 22, Of 197 Linden street, pleaded guilty. Officer Louis E. Harper testified that he arrested !lllll ul NlIi5 ct tl4t ldtS 'h "' miles an hour on East Main street. Cars were parked on both sides of the street, near Wilson street, the officer said, but Beaudoin did not re- duce his speed as he passed.
 Frank Molander, 23. of 454 South street, Bristol. was driving west on West Main street at 10:15 last night at the rate of 35 miles an hour as far as Black Rock bridge and in creased 1t to 40 miles an hour west of the bridge. At Corbin avenue he passed a car, Sergeant Feeney testl- fed. Molander pleaded guilty.
 Manuel Arango, 24, of 2S5 Arbat avenue, Waterbury. who forfeited his bond by failing to appear in court Saturday. had his case reopened. Ser geant Feeney testified that Arrange was driving east on West Main street at the rate of 3S miles an hour shortly after midnight Friday and he overhauled him at Burritt street.
 Arango denied that he was speed ing and made the claim that the car he was driving, being l9Zl model, could not be driven as fast as the sergeant testified. He actually was driving at the rate of 25 miles an hour, he said. Judge Sake said the car might be a 1921 model but he felt that it was going faster than 25 miles an hour. Arrange said he had attended a dance and was driving some friends home when the sergeant apprehended him.
 Angus J. Urquhart, 2S. of 34 Tal- colt street, stayed home last night while his wife went to the theater but 1t was so cold he thought it advisable to drive after her at the end of the performance. He left their IS months old baby alone in the house and as he was returning with his wife he was worried at the possibility of the baby's awakening, so he hurried through Elm street, only to find on reaching home. that Officer Harper had followed him.
 The officer testified that Urquhart drove at the rate of 40 to 42 miles an hour and did not reduce his speed at intersections. Urquhart pleaded guilty.
 Arthur w. Beh, 21. of kcnsington. charged with speeding by Sergeant Feeney, paid the costs of the court on a nolle. He was arrested on South Main street about 9:5O last night.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-10
Legal Notice

The annual meeting of the share holders of the New Britain National Bank for the choice of directors. and if deemed advisable. for amending the Articles of Association increasing the number of directors, and for the transaction of any other business proper to come before said meeting, will be held at the Banking House in New Britain on Tuesday, the Sth day of January. 1929. Polls will be open from ] to 12 a. m.
 WILLIAM II. JUDD, Cashier. December s, 1928.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-10
Dozen Families Driven
 to Snowy Street By Fire

Biddeford, Me. Dec. 10 P-A dozen families in night clothing were driven into the streets in a snow storm early today when the Barney block on Main street was swept by fire, started, it was believed by an explosion in the cellar.
 The building, a two and a half story frame structure. one of several tenement blocks owned by the Pep rerell Mfg. Co., and occupied by their textile workers, was wrecked before the fire was brought under control. with assistance from the neighboring city of Saco
New Britain herald., 1928-12-10
Doctor RecOvers Sled
 After Pursuing Bows

Dr. A. J. Savard's attention was called by his wife to the theft of a sled from the yard of a neighbor on Lincoln street yesterday after noon and he chased the two boys until they dropped the sled. He re- ported the incident to Supernumer- ary Officer Charles McGrath, Walnut Hill park patrolman.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-10
NEW DRESS STOLEN

Mrs. Peter Gagner of Al Bassett street reported to Officer Michael Massey about o'clock Saturday afternoon that she bought a Sl5 dress in a store and had it in a box which she land down in another minutes later.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-10
CARDS ON SUNDAY

Boston, Dec 10 (UP)-Four mar ried women, who claimed they were playing bridge, were arrested at d Dorchester home yesterday charged with playing cards on the Lords Day. The husband of one woman was held for being present.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-10
NeWtngtOn Notes

MT. and Mrs. Leon of Hawley street spent the week-e end in New York.
 The Newington Girls club will be entertained at Christmas party Friday evening December If at the home of Mrs Dwight Chichester, Cedar street at 7:30 o'clock.
 Selectman Gilbert has issued a call for a special town meeting Wednesday night at the Grange hall at o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-10
NEWSBOYS' HOME

Boston, Dec. 10 (UP)-Harry E. Burroughs, once newsboy and now a wealthy lawyer. yesterday opened an elaborate home which he has established for Boston's news boys.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-10
Special Notice

Special meeting of the Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers' Union. No. 3, which was to be held Monday. Dec. 10. has been cancelled-advt.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-10

The pillory was last used at Bos- ten, November o2, 1891.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-10
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

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 pIEMAkEES Experienced diemakers wanted Steady work. B. Jahn Mfg. Co.,. corner Elm and Smalley Sts.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-10

STILL on our Christmas special with a free enlargement until Lee. F. Make 1t snappy. Arcade Studio.
Evening star., 1928-04-20
'COMDR. DANIEL
| BRITISH NAVY
Officer Implicated in ROYAL
Oak Band Controversy
Decides to Resign.

Ey tire Associated Press
4 LONDON, April 2o.--After more
than = quarter of century of service
Com6r. Henry Martin Daniel, sem
tence6 to be reprimanded and dis
missed from his ship as a result OF
the Royal Oak affair. has decided to
leave the navy
The Daily Mail today quoted the
commander as saying he would seek
Q new profession because he saw no
prospect Of advancement even if re-
stored to a ship.
He said he appreciated the promise
OF the admiralty 10 re-employ him in
cue course. should a suitable vacancy
arise But he added. he had aScer-
tained that post such as he desired
would not be available
Rear Admiral Bernard St G. Coll
Iar6. who berated the playing of the
Royal Oaks band and brought about
The controversy. has already been re-
1eved Of command and placed on the
retired list Comdr Daniel wrote a
letter complaining about the admiral'S
action and Capt. Kenneth G. r. Dewar
FORWARDED II TO Vice Admiral Sir
Toger KeyeS. The commander and the
captain were found guilty by a court
martial OF conduct SubverSive 10 diSci-
pine and ordered reprimanded and
dismissed from their ship This meant
Evening star., 1928-04-20

Of speakers will be shown as they talk
into the microphone.
The syndicate also says it has taken
initial steps to equip steamers of the
United States Line with televisors. The
first ship to be so equipped will be the
Leviathan.
Capt. o. G. Hutchins of the Baird
organization said the syndicate Is head
ed by Joseph Bell Ferguson, Newark,
N. j.. Nathan Felstern, Philadelphia,
and Charles Izanstark. Chicago, who
control radio establishments in New
York. San Francisco, Chicago, New Or
leans, st. Paul and many other cities.
Ferguson and Felstern have been
here for month working on the deal.
Izanstark has been represented by Her.
bert Pokress of Yonkers.
The syndicate plans to place the tele-
vision apparatus on the market on the
same general lines as are being used
here by the Baird company. A monthly
magazine Is to be issued in connection
with this service.
Evening star., 1928-04-20

that they would SO on bali pay until
reaSsigned TO duty.
Comdr. Daniel became a naval cadet
in 1908. He specialized III gunnery
and was a lieutenant when the World
War occurred. During the war he
served on the Isis and the RoyaliSt
and was mentioned in dispatches Later
he was emplo~ed III the Baltic and III
Evening star., 1928-04-20

Japanese boil their potatoes in sirup
The United States still sells wind
mills TO Canada. South Africa ana
Argentina, but engines are replacing
windmillS III most places.
Evening star., 1928-04-20
PLAN TELEWS|ON
BROADCAST IN i. S.
American Syndicate Buys
Continental Rights and Will
Present Picture Radios.
nv IN. Associateo Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, April 20-An American
syndicate which has just purchased the
American, Canadian and Mexican rights
of the Baird television device announced
last night 1t will begin soon to broadcast
nightly programs in which the heads
Evening star., 1928-04-20

1919 became a companion of the
Distinguished Service order. In 1922
he was advanced to commander.
Evening star., 1928-04-20

Toxic, Japan. is to have new hos
pital costing $2,350,000
Evening star., 1928-04-20

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Evening star., 1928-04-20
Super-Value
TWO-TrOusers Suits
$38

Men who know the technical side of
tailoring express wonderment that we
are able to sell Super-Value Two-Trou-
sers Suits at $3S. They see not only the
quality of fabrics, but the many details
of drape and line and detail which be-
speak hand tailoring in the essential
points.
Evening star., 1928-04-20

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Evening star., 1928-05-31
THE EVENING STORY

'He thinks a lot more of Suzanne.
She is lovely. And so I think C VIII
be the initial she will have to have
engraved upon her silver"
"Well--" Mrs. Gardner could say
Helen. entering the kitchen. quickly
tied on her apron and got out her
rolling pin and biscuit board. But she
paused to stare unseeingly Tor long
moment from the window over the sink.
If Kendric Curtis married Suzanne me
wasn't going to mean lot to her, tnat
was all But no one must ever know,
not even her mother, unless she guessed.
So it was perhaps just as well that she
shouldn't have the hope chest. 1t
would be dreadful thing years and
wears from now to look at the yel-
lowed contents and think
She began to sift flour rapidly. NO
matter how ones heart ached one must
have dinner ready on time, for Mr..
Griffin and Miss Gould and Mr. and
Mrs. Ferris were always hungry.
She had knelt to pop the biscuits
into the oven when she heard SOUND
outside the screen door and looking
over her shoulder saw Kendric Curtis
LAUGHING in at her.
Caught you at It'll" he said. Il hope
I'm going to get a chance at those
extremely good d-looking biscuits, Helen.
You see mother is away and I'm
wandering about like hungry cat. Will
YOU take me In and feed me out OF
pity for a few days?"
Helen had sense enough to close the
oven door before she arose to her
feet
"I'll ask mother. Kendric. But I'm
afraid all our rooms are full" she said
in her clear practica! way.
"Oh. I don't want a room-just
meals" Kendric said earnestly. II can
sleep at home It's the victuals. Helen.
You see, mother has spoiled me with
her incompatible cooking. When the
roast is underdone at the Elm Tree
restaurant and the pie soggy at the
Central House and the coffee fiat at the
Brown Swan Inn simply fade. away
from those spots forever. And I've no
skill with skillett-even though may
pass as lawyer.
We'll" Helen meditated. "It's going
to be fricaSee chicken tonight with
deep apple pie. Maybe could man
age one more, Kendric, although I'm
busy as a bee now"
you darlingl" Kendric breathed.
"I'll be here at 6-Sharp"
He was gone and Helen leaned against
the cupboard. smiling. yet fearful.
"I couldn't turn him away" she
thought. But it is going to seem
funny to cook for Kendric Curtis"
She was buster than ever with
another mouth TO feed. But she kept
her head and the biscuits came out
beautifully brown and the chicken gravy
was golden and smooth. Kendric. with
his beautiful manners and ready wit
livened the commonplace meal into a
sparkling dinner party. Little Mrs.
Gardner, In her faded gray gown. twice
made over. grew animated But Helen.
in her dyed blue linen and apron. was
gravely intent upon the success Of the
food she served. She scarcely allowed
herself 10 glance at the new guest, who
watcher her intently.
That evening. instead of Joining the
Evening star., 1928-05-31
Helen's Hope Chest.

~ UZANNE FAY, sitting on the flool
before the quantity banded cedar
chest, one slender hand dipping
into its depths and the othel
careSSing the Sheaf of embroid.
cred towels in her lap, looked up at hel
friend with a grimace.
II can't possibly get another thing
into my hope chest" she remarked
ssIt's fun to the brim And everything
of the bestl A half dozen of every
thing. even dish cloths" She laughed
"I've even worked my initial on those
and r is such a clumsy letter 10 40
I wonder which initial / shall change
that F into"
ssC' perhaps" suggested Helen Gard
ner. She sat in the wicker chair neal
suzanne, who had been showing her tnt
contents of the chest. They smiled lnte
each others eyes, Helen oraVeiy
Suzanne triumphantly.
"I think you're the queerest girl not
TO have a hope chest yourself, Su-
zanne said.
Helen drew a long breath:
well. I've no skill with the EN-
broidery needle, and then-and then u
takes every cent to keep up the DAY $
expenses. Mother, you know, is so poor
ly and we have four boarderS now.
really am quite busy. To tell the truth,
there isn't q lot OF idle time to be nae
between 6 In the morning and l0 al
night. When do get minute read.
Novels are so stimulating" remarked
Suzanne, casually gazing into the nope
chest with fond eyes.
'I don't read novels. read Things
that win stay by me. Just now am
deep in the Outline Of History
saThat?" Suzanne interrupted. "Wny,
it is dull as ditch water. I hate his
tory. why delve into the past? The
present runs away fast enough. It's
all / can do to keep up with the new
steps and stitches. Going, Helen?"
II must Helen had arisen. 1T is
past 4, and I have to make biscuits for
dinner. I've had such pleasant hour,
Suzanne. Thanks for letting me see
your hope chest. And / hope that
that &C. may be your future initial" +"
Suzanne laughed gayly.
I'm sure it viii be. He wouldn't be
such fool as not TO take me, would
ne?"
Helen looked gravely at the bril-
liant. blonde little figure and shook
her head. Then she ran away from
the pretty gray house to the large
duh old rookery on the corner where
she and her mother were making a
passionate struggle for existence
She found her mother lying down.
sT'm afraid I'm a little late" Helen
painted. But Suzanne showed me
her hope chest and-it's wonderful,
mother"
Poor child!" Mrs Gardner sighed
as she looked tenderly upon her dark
grave young daughter. II wish you
had one, dear"
Helen shrugged.
But I should not need it. You see.
mother, am going to be nice comfy
old maid and stay home with you"
aI don't believe it. Kendric Curtis
thinks too much Of you"
Helen had turned her back upon her
mothers questioning eyes.
Evening star., 1928-05-31

and make a real home," Kendric said
earnestly. "And those are things that
appeal to me very strongly. My mother.
Helen, must have been the kind of girl
you are" Then he turned to Mrs.
Gardner, who occupied the coupe with
them. Dear lady," he pleaded, won't
you help me TO win Helen? You see,
want her very, very much"
Helen must decide for herself" was
all Mrs. Gardner could answer.
There was a silence while the car
drifted through the moonlight.
But haven't any hope chest" Helen
said at last, tremulously.
Kendric touched her hand.
Dearest" he said. Your hope chest