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New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
Now You Can Banish Pilnples
 In Few Days
Costs But . Few Gents to Have Clean, Clear Skin You'll Bc
 Proud Of.

No matter how many things you have tried to rid yourself of pmples and backheads or how expensive the treat. ments have been you are not doing your self justice until you get 35 cent box of Peterson's Ointment and give 1t q chance to free your skin from all blem- ishes and make it soft. velvety and good to look upon.
 MrE Minnie Jones of Louisville writes: "Peterson's Ointment sure is fine for blackheads. My face was covered with them. but after using the ointment they are all gone.'
 And in a letter about pimples Miss GeneSieve Linehan of Bradford. Mass, writes: T had tried most every kind of ointment for pimples. but found none as good as Peterson's Ointment. I saw you ad in the paper and sent for free sam pie and was very pleased with 1t and havo got some more. l am on my first box and my face is nearly clear. 1 am very well pleased with it.'' Druggists everywhere sell Pcterson's , Ointment. It clears the skin. 35 cents . box.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
NEW EXAMINATIONS
Only Two or Three Prohibition Dts- tricts Excluded from Order to Take Tests Again.

Washington. Feb. 20 R - New examinations will be required in all prohibition districts except two or three before a full prohibition per- sonnel can be obtained under the civil service requirements.
 The casualties in the civil service examinations have been extremely heavy. Prohibition Commtssioncf Doran said today. and until new ex- aminations are called. the civil service commission has agreed to permit temporary appointments Examinations for an additional list of eiigibleA Dr. Doran said will be held at one time for all the districts. Some of the best men iu the service have failed to pass the tests, but as many of the old men as possible will be retained until the new examinations are held. At the civil service commission | it was said today that 5000 joba arc still to be filled in the prohibi. ton bureau and 50 civil service men arc now scattered over the country giving oral and character investiga. tions to those who pass the mental tests.
 A total of 4,5oo men has passed tho mental tests. tho commissions. said. but the appointments arc to be made by districts. some of which have failed to produce sufficient eligibles. The commission was un- able to say at this time how many vacancies would exist after the ield men had made their reports.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20

comnsnted en . AsaAitas Which ap" pearsd in the Herald saytns that he dsfeHdsd Aayee Theopses q Chi cago. This was faFthest from his thoughts, he said. and he only used Thompson's name fer comparative purposes. He concluded his re- marks on this scors by sayinS that headlines wers relatively unimpert- ant compared with the story which followed. Rev. Ar. Dunn. who b a member of the Linceln. Nebraska, Legion post, urged the Legionnaires to boost New Britain and the United States.
 President Roger Whitman of the club announced that the regular Legion meeting next Friday night would be known aS American Hardwars" night at which time Le- sionnaires from the American Hard ware Corp. plants would be in the chairs. relieving the regular officers.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
FULLERTON LADY
 HAD DIZZY SPELLS AND GAS PAINS
Rheumatic Aches and Run Down Health Relieved By Mex
 ican Tonic

Fullerton, Pa.-"For a long time I realized something was wrong with me-but not until my feet started to swell up did I get fright ened." says Mrs. Charles Graeff. known for her fine cooking.
 T feared kidney trouble. I woke up feeling tired out. had dizzy head aches that almost blinded me. I felt like an old woman. Then my limbs started to get rheumatic pains and I knew I was In bad condition. felt just un-down, exha usted and
 nervous. My stomach would get
 bloated with gas and was badl. ] constipated.
 Hearing about Magay containing | that wonderful Maguey Sap. l de-
 cided to try 1t. after all the other medicines proved worthl ,ss. l car dance with joy as I feel the good il
 has done me. Why I haven't had a i pain or ache as long as can re. member, now. My feet are not swol. i len-have no charlottesville rileu. ratic aches have gone. No more dizzy spells. No more getting ny nights. I sleep like a top, feel fresh
 in the morning and can work all day ! long without tiring."
 Call today and have q confidential 1 tive at the Miller Hanson Drug Co. 1 3h Church street. New Britain. Sam ! ples given free.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
STAFFORD IN FAVOR
Legion Commander Comes Out With Endorsement of New Warship Program.

Washington, Feb. 20 R>-Edward E. Spafford. commander of the American Legion, today added his name to those who favor the ad- ministration's new warship construc- tion program.
 He told the house naval commit tee that it should not be concerned over the protests against the pro- gram. and said he would send to American Legoin posts a statement of the facts as he saw them and let those posts wire and write their jews to you.'
 Spafford said he appeared volun- tarily to answer opposition being raised to the program of Frederick J. Libby. of the national council for prevention of war, whom Spafford described as 'an arch stacker" Spafford contended that persons advocation abolition of the sub. marine were proposing action that would take away one of the most ef- fectual weapons of the United State: and materially aid the nation witt the biggest merchant fleet.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
FLYING CROSSES AWARDED
Five Outstanding American Aviators Are Given War Department Dec oration Today.

Washington. Feb. 20 P-Award Of the distinguished flying cross to five outstanding aviators was an nounced today by the war depart Inent. The men honored and their deeds follow;
 Captain John X. MacReady. Day ton, Ohio. and Lieutenant Oakley C.. Kelly, Portland, Oregon, for the first transcontinental nonstop flight from New York to San Francisco. May 2-3, 1923.
 Lieutenant Arthur C. Goebe,, Los Angeles. for his nonstop flight from Oakland, Calif.. to Honolulu. August 15-16, 1927.
 Lieutenant Russell l.. Maughan, stationed at Salt Lake City. for his Gawn-to-dusk flight, New York 10 san Francisco. June 23. 1924. Captain Hawthorne C. Gray. s posthumous award. for his balloon flight in 1927. reaching a record height Of 49.47n feet.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20

WlLLPLEAD ON FRIDAY
Cccil Campbell, Self Confessed
 Slayer of Wife, Gets Continuance at Owu Request,

at Own Request.
 New York. Feb. 20 R - Cecil Clyde Campbell. confessed slayer of his wife who was found beaten to death with . hammer in a hotel here. was arraigned for pleading on a first degree murder indictment today. He was remanded at his own request for pleading on Friday.
 He was captured in Philadelphia on February IS. nearly two weeks after the staying. He told detectives he had been successively a cow puncher, army major and real es- tate salesman. Police said he had been head of the South Windham. Me. resormatory and of the New Jersey School for Boys at James, burg. N. J.
 Assistant District Attorney Marc, who examined Campbell in Phila- delphia. said he believed the pris- oner would plead insanity. Camp bell told him in Philadelphia, he said. that he got an injury to his head years ago while breaking horses in Texas, and that later he had had . similar injury in an au- tomobile accident
 T suffer much from pains in my head" Marc said Campbell had told him.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
City Items

Assistant Corporation Counsel Y H. Camp and his brother. Herbert V Camp. Of Russell street. have rs' turned from . southern trip.
 Rev. William \. Harty branch. 4 O. H.. will meet in Judd's hall to. morrow evening at . o'clock.
 Officer Axel Carlson reported ai headquarters last evening tha1 Frank zlicsewski Of 3sl Bread strse' had seen four boys running aWay after the glass in the front door ol Mangel's store. 16l Main street. wal broken about 5:s0 o'clock.
 Tho Daughters of Isabells will hold . regular meeting in the clut rooms this evening at 7:3o o'clock A valentine social will follow the meeting.
 Teachers and officers Of et Johns German Lutheran church will hold their annual meeting and supper to. morrow evening
 Mervin McCutcheon. son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel McCutcheon of Ai Vine street. returned to his home to- day. following an operation for ap- pendicitis recently at New Britain General hospital.
 A Nash Co. Spring line Suits, Tux edos $22.s0. Joe Ryan. Phone 3s0s. -Advt.
 A son was born at New Britain General hospital today to aMr. and Mrs. Carey Willis of 100 Church street.
 Mrs. Sadie Mccormack of Garden street sailed Wednesday from New York for Trinidad. South America.
 Attorney Israel Nair left today on a business trip to New York city
 A daughter was born to MT. and Mrs. Max Budnitz of IT Harrison street at New Britain General hos pital today.
 The police were notified today by the state commissioner of motor vehicles of the return of the right to operate. in the case of Robert Ross of S56 Arch street.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
TAR AND FEATHER
 POLICY ADVOCATED
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somebody. membership would in. crease by hundreda." Emmons said the man told them. He said they also were told there should be some demonstration "tc shake up the Protestant people,"
 When Emmons, at the time exalt- ed cyclops of Valley Klan No. 6S. objected, the witness said Sirman called him "weak-kneed and yell low"
 Emmons, who said he ceased to be an officer of the Klan on July 1, 1927. also testified that Klansmen of South Bend and St. Joseph county wanted to knew of W. Lee Smith. when he was grand dragon of h. diana. what was being done with money that had come into the na- tional and state offices. Enters Objections
 He said Smith informed him that if the Klant wanted to put over any sort of a program i've had to do it with politics." Emmons quoted Smith as having said that "a lot of money is being spent that we don't dare to show"
 Charles J. Orbison. of Indianapolis, an attorney for the Klan. entered , objections to many questions asked of the witness.
 During questioning pertaining to 8 Klan meeting held at Indianapolis Oct. IF. 1924. Emmons said he ] thought it was on that occasion that F. Harold Van Orman, now lieuten' ] ant-governor. made a wonderful speech"
 Attorney General Gilliom wanted to know if Governor Jackson's name was mentioned at the meeting and Emmons said he wasn't sure but he was certain that Jackson was not present.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
HARTFORD COP
 SHOOTS SUSPECT
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pairing to flee. closed in on him. and the two grappled. Breaking away from the policeman. the young man fled through . rear door of the store out into the yard, and was about to vault . fence when Hurley drew his gun and shot him.
 In the car tho police found two flashlights and an ounce bottle of siycerine. and on tho mans person bank book showing he had S40s.56 in the City Bank and Trust company here.
 Bersig and another man who Is being sought. are believed by the police to be the pair resp onsiblc for series of theater breaks in Willimantic, New London and other cities in the eastern part of the state during the winter.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
lhe 0M
 Story

The girl whose menstrual periods ever cause broken date. simply hasn't heard about Midol. Menstru- ation Is natural. But the pain IS not.
 Midol will end menstrual pains in five to seven minutes.
 This merciful discovery Of the spe- cialists is not a narcotic. It docs nothing to hinder or hasten the pro. cess of menstruation. But it does end the painful part; if you antici- pate your time the expected pain will not appear at all. Tiny tablets, in convenient little aluminium case, fifty cents at any drugstore. If is folly to suffer.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
HAD NARROW ESCAPE
Three New Workers Forced Down In Plane On Island on Coast of Georgia

Brunswick, Ga, Feb. 20 R1A narrow escape from death in rough sea was related at Sapelo Island near here | three New Workers who ae down in their sea- Tn Tar. George Sharp and IS her. were en route from F4Il Dh when forced down by fog. fneif plane was almost wrecked by the choppy sea, and they had to swim to an uninhabited island to escape almost certain death after trying unsuccessfully to reach the craft
 There they spent 30 hours with out food or water. when a light house keeper on the coast discovered their plight through binoculars.
 Howard E. Coffin, owner of Sapelo Island. sent rescuers to Wolf Island. where the men had landed. and had them brought to his home. They told him they mistook the sea for . small lake in a blinding fog aud were unable to lift their plane again. The seaplane was hauled to the beach by rescuers and efforts were being made to repair 1t sufficiently to continue the journey to New York.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
GIVES PORK CHOP DINNER TO SUPPLEMENTARY GROUP
Mrs. Ella J. Hall, co Years Old To- day, to Celebrate by Dtn-
 ing Ffieuds.

Sauerkraut and pork chops wili be the feature of . dinner to be given this evening by Mrs Ella J. Hall of S87 Corbin avenue to . group of friends all of whom ara more than 70 years old. MrA Hall is observing her S0th birthday an niversary today and is receiving the usual greetings by way of post cards. flowers. etc. She has invited to be her guests for dinner four women friends from Platnville, all Of whom are between 70 and 80 years old.
 The menu will consist of sauer- kraut. pork chops. baked beans. coffee. nut cake and desert of mixed fruits including bananas, peaches and pineapple. plentifully supplied with whipped cream.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
SEVA7OR JIM REED
 FINALLY IN FIGHT
htas Wisconsin Primary Cam
 pign for Nomination

St. Louis, Mo. Feb. 20 (UP)-On the eve of opening a western speak ing tour. Senator James A. Reed. through hts managers. has an- nounced he would enter the Wiscon- sin democratic primaries as a presi- denital candidate.
 Leo Meriwether, manager of the Missouri senator's Washington head quarters, said Reed would make a bid for Wisconsin's % delegates at the primary April ,.
 Reeds candidacy will be filed through voters petitions. Meriweth- CT said. He predicted Reed would file in several other states shortly,
 Tho senator. Meriwether. John Hancock and several other friends were through St. Louis Sunday en route to Dallas where Reed will make the drst speech of his western campaign.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
SEVERAL CARS DERAILED
Accident Occurs On Railroad Line Between Woodsvillc and Con. cord, N. Fl.

Boston. Feb. 20 R1several cars of local passenger train bound from Woodsville. N. H.. for Concord, W. H., were derailed near the Winona station, a short distance north of Meredith. N. H.. today. Reports to the Boston and Maine railroad of fees here indicated that no one was seriously injured.
 One day coach. smoking car, two baggage cars and 2 mail car left the rails. The locomotive and an unoccupied Pullman car remained on the irons.
 It was learned later that Conduc- tor H. w. Hull of Plymouth. N. H.. and Fred w. Walker of Concord. N. H., an express messenger. sustained slight injuries and were taken to the Laconia hospital.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
Weeks Activities in
 Catholic Churches
St. Mary's Church

Mass will be celebrated at [ and 8 o'clock Wednesday morning and ashes will be distributed at the con- clusion of both services as well as after service at 7:s0 o'clock in the evening.
 During Lent. devotions will be held on Wednesday and Friday eve- nings at 7:30 o'clock. On Wednes- day evenings. Rev. Father Adrian of the Passionist monastary in West Springfield will deliver a course of lectures. The sermons will be fol- lowed by the rosary and benediction. On Friday evenings the exercises will consist of the stations of the cross and benediction. On Friday afternoons at 3:30 o'clock Lenten devotions consisting of the stations of the cross will be held for school children and elderly people.
 A first anniversary requiem high mass will be celebrated tomorrow morning at [ o'clock for the late John Clary.
 The promoters of the League of the Sacred Heart will meet tomorrow evening at 1880 o'clock. St. John the Evangclist Ashes will be distributed aHter the 7:45 o'clock mass Wednesday morn- ing and after devotions in the eve- ming at 7:30 o'clock. There will be a sermon by Rev. Francis Kehoe followed by benediction. Father Kehoe will preach 8 series of ser- mons on Wednesday evenings during Lent. On Friday evenings at 7:s0 o'clock the devotions will consist Of the stations of the cross and bene- | diction.
 An anniversary mass for the re- pose of the soul of Miss Alice Brock was sung at the church this 1 morning at ! o'clock. St. Peters Church Ashes will be distributed after mass at 7:50 o'clock Wednesday morning and in the evening at 7:30 o'clock. Exercises will be held on Wednesday and Friday evenings dur ing Lent for the German rarishion- CTS and on Thursday evenings for the French parishioners.
 St. Joseph's Church Rev. Father Hubert, who conducts the laymen's weekend retreats at the Passionist monastery in West Springfield. Mass., has been procur- ed by Rev. John F. Donahue. pas tor of St. Joseph's church, for a series Of Wednesday evening ser mons during Lent. Father Dona- hue is extremely pleased as Father Hubert Is ranked among the most , learned authorities on religious mat ters in the country.
 Ashes will be distributed at and 3 o'clock masses Wednesday morn- ing, the latter mass being for the children. At 7:3o in the evening there will be regular Lenten devo- tons consisting of benediction with the sermon by Father Hubert. Fri- day afternoon the stations of the cross will be said for the children and at 7:30 o'clock in the evening for adults
 St. Joseph's society will mee, Thursday evening at o'clock.
 An anniversary requiem high mass will be celebrated Saturday morn ing at o'clock for Mary A. Ryan
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
POST OFFICE CLERKS
 WILL CONVENE HERE
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John Phalon and John Keevers.
 John J. Sheehan is general chair man of the convention and is also second vice president of the state body. The committees ara as fol. lows: Halls and decorations. William D. Roche. chairman: John J. Shee- han; banquet, Morton Gibney. chair man; Charles Corrigan and Michael Lynch: finance. John J. Heffernan. chairman; John J. sheehan and Les lie Brotherton: refreshments. Mat thew Egan. chairman: Morton Gib- ney. John Phalon and John Keevers; printing and publicity. Harry J. Pha- lon. chairman: Thomas Botticelli and William Kilduff: music and en- tertainment, James V. o. O'Brien. chairman: Harry J. Phalon, William D. Roche and John Kecvers: sou- venirs, Edmund Hayes. chairman: James V. O'Brien. John J. Heffer- nan and Joseph l.. Myerson.
 The reception committee is com posed of Thomas Botticelli. Leslie Brotherton. Charles Corrigan. Mat thew Egan. Morton Gibney. Edmund Hayes. John Hefferman, Michael Lynch. John Kecvers. William Kil- duff. James O'Brien. Harry Phalon. John Phalon. William Roche. John sheehan and Joseph Myerson.
 The ladies' reception committee consists Of Mrs. William D. Roche. Miss Helen Roche. Mrs. Charles F. Corrigan. Mrs. John J. Hefferman. MrA Thomas J. Botticelli. Mrs. Nor ton Gibney. Miss Majorie Gibney, Miss Gertrude Gibney. Mrs. Leslie Brotherton. Mrs. William Kilduff. Miss Aylce Botticelli, Mrs. Harry Phalon. Mrs. Michael Lynch. Mrs. Matthew Egan. Mrs. John Keevers. Mrs. James O'Brien, Mrs. Walter Donohue. Mrs. Hessie Myerson and Miss Katherine Hayes.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20

of many vet leaders q we'll as drys. Senator Willis of Ohio. who is contesting bitterly for the state delegation there. is champion of the Anti Saloon league in its home state and has already charged that vets are working behind Hoover. The secretary's friends fear he may antagonixe ono or tho other of his supporting factions by his answer.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
GLEASON TO SPEAK HERE

years town clerk Of Torrington. will address the New Britain Lions club tomorrow on the subject of Ser vice." MT. Gleason Is Torrington's leading undertaken and recently opened . suite of funeral parlors there which were declared by E. J. Porter of this city to be the most elaborate in New England. He Is prominent in tho Torrington lodge of Elks and has . widespread repu- ,tation ax an orator of ability.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
MARRIED IN NEW YORK

Information was received hero to- day of the wedding of Walter Doerr Of New York to Miss Agnes James of New York. February IT. The ceremony took place in tho Little Church Around the Corner. Among the guests at the reception held at the Everglades club later was Miss Marguerite Hausrath. of this city. Mr. Doerr has many friends here.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
FOURTH DEGREE, K. OF c.,
 ANNUAL BANQUET TONIGHT
Rt. Rev. Maurice F. McAuli6e to Speak at Annual Function at
 Bufritt Hotel

Rt Rev. Maurice F. McAuliffe will visit tonight when he will be the principal speaker at the banquet to be held by the Bishop Tierney As- sembly. fourth degree. K. of c. at the Burritt hotel. A ball will follow the banquet About 200 guests have signified their intention of being present. There will also be a short musical program.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

Notice of marriage intentions was filed with City Clerk A. l.. Thomp- son today by John Holman of 23 Norden street and Elma E. John son of S7 Pleasant street.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
Rev. T. s. Dunn Denies
 Defending 'Biu' Thompson

Rev. T. g. Dunn. assistant pastor of the South Congregational church. was the speaker at the meeting of the Eddy-Giover post. American Le- zion, luncheon club this noon. He
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
Campaign Is On,

Washington. Feb. 20 (UP)-With one democratic candidate stumping the country and five republicans vigorously in the field for battle. ac- tual work began today for selection of delegates to the June nominating conventions.
 In four states-Illinois. North Da. kota. Ohio and New Hampshire machinery Is being set under way this week to nominate the men who will choose the presidential candidates for both parties at Kansas City and Houston.
 District delegates arc required to hle in Illinois today and in Ohio and New Hampshire Friday. In North Dakota Tuesday proposal men are to be named for | state convention which will select the delegation.
 Secretary of Commerce Hoover is to return Wednesday from his Flor ids fishing trip to handle three is- sues which have been raised regard ing his candidacy. He is to answer the delicate prohibition question naire of Senator Borah. which was on record n to what sort Of pro- sent him . week ago to place him hihition plank he would favor in the republican platform. Then ! letter of North Dakota republicans de- manding to know his position on farm relief must Do answered and he is to appear Friday before the senate commerce committee to tes- tify regarding flood control.
 All are enormously important te his candidacy. Now he has support
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
FINGER CRUSHED IN FACTORY

Eugene Zawadski of 64 Orange street had the index finger of the right hand crushed while he was working on a lathe at Landers. Frary X Clark's factory this morn- ing. He was treated at New Britain General hospital.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
Child Born to Widow
 Of World War Veteran

4 daughter Was born 6aturday
 evening to MrA Elizabeth Ander-
 son. wife of the late Arthur E. An- derson. World war veteran. who died in Brooklyn Naval hospital on February !.
 MT. Anderson was . veteran Of
 the 302d tank corps and he saw
 six months of service in France. He
 was in New Britain General hospt- tai in November. but was trans
 ferred to the naval hospital whore
 he died of infantile paralysis. The Congo river eInptics Into the