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New Britain herald., 1928-05-09

rainbow with red and green pre-. dominating, was noticed by num- Der Of people in the city at s:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The col ors were dimmed somewhat by the pail of smoke overhanging the city from the forest fire on Fall Moun- tain. Local astronomers are unable to explain the phenomenon.
 Annual Concert.
 The annual concert of the Wallace Barnes Dunbar Male chorus will be held at the Bristol Community thea ter on Thursday evening. May eath, Under the direction of Raymond W. Cook.
 Numhersd among the noted m8i- clans who will appear with the chorus are Jacob Zayde. violinist; Milton Rettenberg. pianist and A. Brodkin, cellist
 Mountain Blaze Extinxuislied
 The brush and forest fire. which started on South Mountain early on Monday afternoon, was finally extin- guished shortly after 8 o'clock last evening after a large force of men under the direction of State Fire Warden Hawes had reinforced the local crew called out by Deputy Fire Warden Alfred H. Breckbill.
 The fire. termed by fire officials to be the worst in the city in a long span of years. did a large amount of damage. particularly to young trees. Over 100 cords of wood sea soned and stacked for an early de- livery, were burned and several buildings near the scene of the fire were saved only through the heroic work done by Warden Breckbill and his Boy Scouts.
 To add to the work of the fire lighters, a blaze on Fall Mountain was discovered early in the after noon and a portion of the men were sent there to cope with that con tlagration.
 The statement was made yester- day that the party responsible for the fire was known and that an Investigation Was being taken by county fire officials. No complaint had been made 10 the police, how eyer up to a late hour this morning
 When the fire crept near to tn, plant of the Wallace Barnes Get Together club, g call was sent by tho caretaker to officials of the Wallace Barnes company and a large crew of men were dispatched to the scene to assist in fighting the blaze.
 It was estimated this morning that the fire had covered approximately 700 acres before it was eXtinguished
New Britain herald., 1928-05-09
Burned to Death While
 He Was Smoking in Bed

Worcester. Mass, May 9 (UP)- Frank Snyder, 39 of 391 Summit street Pittsburgh, Pa. was burned to death early today in fire which destroyed the building known as the "Clubhouse" at Quinepoxet near Shaft of the Metropolitan Water Project in the town of Holden. Les ter Partridge, a fellow workman of Snyder was aroused shortly after midnight by the roar of flames and was forced to flee from the room be- fore he could arouse Snyder. His cries awakened other occupants and they escaped. When the firemen extinguished the flames they found Snyder's body burned beyond rec ognition. Smoking in bed is believed to have started the fire.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-09
GIRL RESERVES BANQUET
Dinner, Program Of Speaking and Ceremonial by Owakiya Club al Y. W. c. A. Hall Friday Evening

The Girl Reserves of the Y. W. C. 4. will hold their annual banquet Friday evening. Dinner will be served at o'clock. A member of the Wise Y's club will be toast- mistress and Mrs. Robert Chapman will be song leader. The girls will be welcomed by Miss Helen Hayes, general secretary of the association. Other speeches will include What it means to be a Girl Reserve" by a member of the s. O. g. club and Memories of Aya-Po by Cheerio club. The festivities will be con- cluded with a ceremonial of Owaki- va club. The cast of tho ceremonial Candles that Burn," is as follows:
 Gracious-Lillian McNulty.
 Ready-Ruth Reynolds.
 Loyal-Mary Mautner.
 Reaching-Katherine Wacker.
 Earnest-Caroline Ripple.
 Eager-Doris Barber.
 Reverent-Edna keiffer.
 Victorious-Arline Powell.
 Dependable-Ethel Johnson.
 Sincere-Mildred Reinas.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-09
MAGUlRE QUITS CITY POST
Foreman in Sewer Construction De- pertinent Steps Out-Rohert C.. Johnson fin Road Building Berth.

Two changes in the staff of public works department foremen were made today. John r. Mcguire re- from the sewer construction division, and Robert C. Johnson joining the road building branch of the department. Mir. Johnson was a foreman under a previous adminis- tration.
 Johnson. a former republican, changed his allegiance to the demo- cratic party this spring and ran for alderman from the fourth ward on the democratic ticket.
 Tomorrow GO new laborers will be sent out to replace an equal number put to work Monday morning. They will be given three days employ ment. On next Monday the gang which quits tonight will return.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-09
ESTATE INVENTORY
 FILED FOR PROBATE
Property of Late Susan McClos-
 key Valued at S6,58S
WILL OF MRS. JOHN CARED
Democratic Women Hold Meeting Last Evcning-Sessions of Berlin Town Court Last Eyening-Tabs to Meet Thursday Evening.

According to an inventory filed to- day in probate court by Anne M. Hartnett, administratrix. the estate of the late Susan McClosky of Der lin is valued at $6,5S3.07, and con- sists of the following: Deposit, Ser in Savings bank. $2,271.99: Savings bank Of New Britain, s2,320.06 and deposit in the Connecticut Savings bank. s1,991.o2.
 According to the will of the late Isabelle Carbo of kensington which was filed in probate court today, all money on deposit in different banks is to be divided equally among seven of her children, Mrs. Mary Carbo Lardner. Mrs Anna Carbo Bernard, Mrs. Elizabeth Carbo Dougherty, Katherine Carbo and Joseph Carbo, all of kensington, and Mrs. Lena Carbo Misenti, of Middletown, and Raphael Carbo of Washington, D. C. All the rest of the estate is willed to her husband, John Carbo, who is named executor of the will.
 Berlin Town Court
 4 session of the Berlin town court was held last evening after a lapse of two weeks. Judge George G. Griswold presided.
 Nathan Levitvky of Hartford, charged with reckless driving, was fined $50 and costs. He was arrest ed by State Policeman Robert Honeymoon who testified that Lev itvky passed nine cars on grade. The accused appealed the case.
 Steve Potsy of Berlin, charged with fishing without license, was discharged by the court because he has been out of work for var. He was arrested by Game Warden c. H. Yekers.
 Suit Filed in City Court
 Suit for $125 was filed today in city court by Rackliffe Bros. Co.,, Inc, against Harry Collins of Ber- lin. through Attorney Edward Mag. Land situated on Norton road in Berlin was attached by Deputy Sheriff Martin Horwitz.
 Monthly I1re Bill
 At meeting of the fire board in New Britain last evening, Chief William Noble of the fire department made his monthly report. Accord ing to the chiefs report for the month of April, the New Britain de- pertinent answered three alarms in Berlin during the month and the to- tai amount owed the city by Berlin for the protection is $500.
 Democratic Womeu's Meeting
 The committee in charge of the democratic card party and dance met last evening to complete ar- engagements for the affair. Reports of the different subcommittee were received and read. Judging from the reports the affair promises to be one of the largest parties ever held in town.
 Invitations have been sent to prominent members of the demo- cratic party in the state, inviting them to attend the affair and ad- dress the audience. The names of the speakers will be announced at a later date.
 Through the generosity of the Berlin Auto Sales company the
New Britain herald., 1928-05-09
CARBON MONOXIDE GAS.

Newburyport, Mass, May g R- Victor A. Richardson, 3S, was found dead in the garage operated by Mayor Andrew J. c'Bossy") Gillis this morning, victim of carbon monoxide poisoning. Richardson was seated at the wheel of his automo- bile,
New Britain herald., 1928-05-09

committee of it's members called at- tention to the fact that the carnival which has been occupying promi- nent spots on Whiting street consist ed of nothing except a ferris wheel and wheels of chance.
 No attraction of any kind can be found among the various booths ex- cept attractions that are placed there to inveigle patrons into spending money.
 With conditions as they are at the present time in the town, the mer- chants feel that justice is not being done to the town as community in allowing those carnivals to spend a weeks time here and then depart with money that might otherwise be put into circulation here.
 Predictions were freely made to- day that movement will very soon be started to prohibit the appear ance of the transient troupes of cara van conductors which annually make Plainville one of their stop- ping points.
 Woman's Federation
 The afternoon sewing meeting of the woman's Federation of the Plainville Congregational church will be held from to tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs Min turn Norton at the corner of West Main and Washington streets.
 The evening group will meet to- morrow evening at 7:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Ernest Phelps on Milford street opposite the Linden street school.
 Circle to Meet
 Washington -Trum bull Circle, Com panions of the Forest, will hold d regular meeting tomorrow night at o'clock in the American Legion hall. Balloting on candidates will take place 10 be followed by in- initiation of new members. Refresh ments will be served.
 Baptist Church Notes
 The , Missionary society of the .-..-i.iile Baptist church will meet with Mrs. A. J. Temple of Broad street, tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 The mid-Week prayer meeting of the church will be held tomorrow evening at 7:45 o'clock.
 Mothers Day service
 A special Mothers Day service en- titled Mother of Men" will be held next Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Plainville Advent Christian church. There will be music by the church quartet as well as living pie lures. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
 PIainville Briefs
 Norman C. Sprague of Forestville avenue Is seriously ill at the Bristol hospital.
 The condition of James Murphy of Whiting street, seriously ill with lead poisoning, shows no improve ment today.
 Attorney Charles r. Conlon of Linden street has returned from a few days business trip to Vermont.
 Miss Addie Ryder of East Main street is reported to be seriously ill.
 Jack Cassidy of Park street under went an operation for appendicitis at St. Francis hospital in Hartford yesterday. His condition is reported to be as comfortable as can be ex- pected.
 To rent-East Main St., 73, on trolley line, 4 screened pleasant rooms with bath. All improvements. --adyt.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-09

Interest in the approaching Com munity club play continues to be keen and the event is expected to raise sufficient money to wipe out the deficit on the piano recently purchased by the club.
 The electric light company has completed its work of trimming the trees on the various streets of the town. Branches on a number of trees were rubbing against the light wires resulting in a miniature fire works display particularly in a high wind.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-09
VIOLENT HAILSTORM

Brescia, May g (UP)-A violent hailstorm occurred today in North ern Italy, and was accompanied by wintry cold wave. Damage to crops was estimated at several mil lion lire.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-09
Carnival Fight Looms

Although no immediate action is expected from the selectmen on the protest of the committee of the mer- chants committee of the Plainville Chamber of Commerce, a fight over the prospect of other carnivals in Plainville is looming. Members of the Chamber of Commerce. con- menting today on the protest by the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-07

Los ANGELES. Sept. T.-fP-
Groundwork for the 1928 national air
races, described BY Clarence M.
Young, director Of aeronautics for the
department Of commerce, as the
greatest aviation exhibition in his
tory, was rushed toward completion
here today. The races begin tomor-
row after the arrival OF various
groups Of planes now headed west
ward.
On a given signal tomorrow 500
a:rplanes will roar out from Mines
field to mark the exposition opening.
Then their pilots will mass into
formation 10 fly out over the
countryside in a great d~emonstra-
ton.
As the exposition opens, another
adjunct to il will be in progress
throughout the continent. Somewhere
in the southeast. leaders Of the class
"A trnrs-contincntal air derby prob
ably will be winging their way 10 Los
Angeles. In New York, flyers in
Glasses p and c are due 10 hon off
over a similar course in another
derby. Behind these will be the
racers in the nonstop trans-con-
~tinental derby and the windsor, On
tario. 20 Los Angeles flight.
The exposition will continue FOR
nine days. Thus far 216 flyers have
entered the races. So Of whom were
in the trans-continerfal derbies and
II in the nonstop flight from New
York.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-07
Mexico Receives
Mai Ships Today

LAREDO, Texas, Sept. 7.-(F-
Mexico today will receive her first
group Of air mail planes from the
United States.
Preparations have been made for
the delivery or six Stinson-D etroiter
planes which arrived here last night
to Mexican flyers for carrying nail
between the Mexican capital and this
border city. The service is expect
ed to start some time this month.
a conference with Mexican GUS
toms officials and Tom Hardin. AN
ager Of the Texas Air Transport Cor
porati0n, also ha- boon r~-en~ad for
he discussion of methods of expe-
dlting the transfer OF mail across
The border.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-07
MARKETS AT
"A GLANCE

New York
Stocks strong; Montgomery Ward
rises nearly 20 points
Bonds quiet; rails yield slightly.
Foreign exchanges easy; sterling
at new 1928 low.
Cotton steady; unfavorable crop
reports
Sugar easy; liquidation.
Coffee steady: trade support.
Chicago
What firm; improved export de-
maEd.
Corn higher; ~unfavorable wea-
Their.
Cattle firm.
Hogs steady.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-07
DISTURBANCE
fcontinned from maze one

fContinued from pare one.N
following advisory from Washington
with orders to broadcast it to all
ships at sea:
Washington, Sept. Following
received II noon today from steam
ship Harry Farnum: Tropical dis
turbance of moderate intensity cen
trail p NJ 5000 W. Signed MITCHELL
The same advisory vas received by
the weather bureau. W. j. Schnur-
busch, forecaster, said squally winds
were likely although there was very
slight possibility of q storm az any
intensity developing.
There Is no storm SO far" Schnur-
busch said, mot even night craft
warnings have been ordered
lie thought the disturbance prob
ably was travelling northwest
morning probably were due to the
disturbance which several days ago
passed inland at the Yucatan PENN
sula, according to W. j. SchnurDusch,
United States weather bureau me-
teorologist in charge Of the Browns
vile station.
The disturbance Is believed to have
moved ~northward along the coast
with but slight intensity, and may
cause light TO heavy rains on this
section Of the coast.
Showery conditions were expected
to continue Friday afternoon and
night.
The disturbance, after passing in
land on the Yucatan peninsula, is be-
lieved to have been DETECTED north
west by the Mexican mountains, and
to have followed the coast line along
the east side Of the mountains.
In view Of the fact that no weather
reports are received from Mexico by
the Brownsville station. no intimation
of the approach Of the disturbance
had been received until the disturb
ance materialized Friday morning.
At noon a telephone message from
Raymondville TO the local weather
burea stated that it had begun rain
ing there.
The United States coast guard sta
ton at Padre Island reported a six
inch tide. Corpus Christi and Arkansas
Pass reported q slight tide coming in.
The weather bureau stated at noon
that general rains throughout the
Lower Rio Grande we're probable Fri
day afternoon and night. About one
inch Of rain had fallen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-07
WALL STREET
CLOSE STRONG
Utilities Go Upward
AS Orders Keep
Streaming In

NEW YORK, Sept. 7.-F-The
unexpectedly small increase Of S54,-
100000 in brokers' loans, brought
a flood Of buying orders into the
stock market overnight, and the OPEN
ing was unusually strong. Purity
Baking advanced 3 points 10 a new
peak at lit and initial gains OF ?
points each were recorded b. Cen
eral Motors. Curtiss. Wright ard
montgomery Ward. L. S. Steel COM
on, CEryslcr, Westinghouse Lee
.r.c, Eou-.cn and Lambert each a.
vanced d point or more.
"A sensational advance OF nearly
20 points in Montgomery-Ward
which touched a new high record at
PAP, featured the opening. SO great
was the volume Of trading that the
ticker quickly fell behind the market.
Further accumulation Of the steel
shares lifted Otis, Republic and Cen
trail alloy to new high records. U. S.
steel common also attained a new
1928 at 157.
One block OF 10000 shares Of
Briggs Manufacturing changed hands
at AZ 3-e followed BY m advance %
~ 81, up 1 IL and a new high
record. Purity Baking preferred.
Brunswick Bake Collender and
Motor wheel also moved into new
high ground.
American Linseed quickly ran up
more than 6 points and Missouri Pa
cific common, Gold Dust, Vanadium
steel and comercial solvents climbed
2 points or more.
Foreign exchanges opened steady,
although sterling cables eased slight
IN 70 s4.s5 rs, a new low level for
the wear.
The closing was strong. Stocks
selling between $50 and $40 a share
were taken on a large scale in late
afternoon as buying orders stream
ed in from all directions. Public
utilities came to life again and
spurted forward under leadership of
Consolidated Gas and Public Ser
vice Of New Jersey. Radio lost vir-
tually all its 7 points advance. but
other speculative favorites continued
to surpass their previous highs,
notably international Nickel which
drew close TO 125.
Fox Film "A" crossed lot and III
S. Steel climbed steadily towards
159. Total sales Appropriated 4,600,-
600 shares.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-07
Probe of Funds
Asked By Truett

DALLAS. Sept. 7.-tP-Dr. Geo.
". Truett or Dallas at a meeting
OF the executive board of the Bap-
list general convention Of Texas
here today recommended that the
affairs OF every home mission board
in the state handling money should
be investigated to the fullest ex-
tc-t.
DR.. Truett returned yesterday
from Atlanta. where he and former
Governor Pat n. Neff sat upon the
board which uncovered a shortage
OF $1,000. 900 In the accounts Of
Clinton s.. CarncS. former easurcr
Of the Baptist home mission board.
"If any person connected with q
church organization does not beg for
an Investigation Of his affairs after
the scandal in Atlanta. he should hc
DISCHARGED TN fifteen seconds" de-
clrred Or. Truett.
His statement was greeted by
"amers" from 500 Baptist leaders
attending the convention.
While Sd per cent Of the money
collected in Texas goes "a Atlant \
for disbursement. the remainder
stays in Dallas and is distributed
from here. it was explained.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-07
BAPTISTS SEE

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abouts, Atlanta police and private
operatives were believed to be center
ing their investigation Of Carnes'
whereabouts in the vicinity Of Rich
mond.
From Raleigh. n. C.. came a state
ment that actual assets Of the board
as tentatively established by a hasty
audit Of the books were ~S2,5O9,0u0
against liabilities Of 81, 425 .55l. The
statement was issued By Ut. Charles
T.. Mad1rv, general secretary 81 the
Baptist state convention Of North
Carolina. Assets set upon the books
Mr. Maddry said were S4,276,549.6S.
Reorganization Of the board pro-
ceeded yesterday. with the release Of
Or. Arch &. Cree, secretary Of the
Georgia Baptist convention from his
state duties. to act for 60 days as
executive secretary of the home
board. DR.. B. II. Gray, who held that
position for 25 yerrs, has been made
treasurer succeeding Carnes Tor M
days. ard secretary emeritus Of the
beard, without responsibilities.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-07
1000 Planes Expected
At S. A. Legion Meet

SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 7.-P1-
One Of the greatest concentrations
az air craft IN history will be a fea-
ture Of the tenth annual American
Legion convention here Oct. s to IL.
Approximately 1000 planes, both
military and civilian, are expected
for the event.
Every outstanding civilian pilot in
the country has been invited BY per-
sonal letter. and each or the allied
governments was invited to send a
squadron, made up so far as possible
of war aces. The United States war
department has been requested to
order all World war pilots still in
army service TO San Antonio for q
great war pilot reunion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-07
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$500 according to the estimate made
by Hinkley.
As an added addition to the city's
municipal flying field, the commits
sion voted to construct a frame resi-
dence on the property for the use of
the field The building is
to cost $1,000. Aside from being a
residence for the manager, it j. to
contain a community dining room
where visitors to the field can be
served at any time, according TO CON-
missioner John Starck-
Construction Of the frame resi-
dence will not affect the fields rat
ing, Starck declared. He also an
nounced that material for the mu-
nicipal hangar would arrive within
the next few days.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-07
Yankees Lose AS
Athletics Win

NEW YORK. Sept. 7.-fPl-The
Washington Senators found a "cou-
sim in the former team mate, Tom
Zachary. ard won the first game
of Il double header from the YAM
KEGS hy an II to 0 score. Eight Of
Washington's runs were scored off
Zachary before he was relieved by
Ryan in the Sth.
BOSTON. Sept. T.@P-Grove
shut out the Red Sox with four hits
and the Athletics took the first
game OF a double header from Eos-
ton 1oday, / to 0.
PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 7.-tP-
The Philadelphia Nationals shut QUO
the Boston Braves today 4 to 0 In
the first game OF a double header.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-07
China Allows Press
To Use Discretion

SHANGHAI, Sept. T.-CF-The crit
ical period in the nationalist attempt
to unity China believed to have been
passed, the nationalist government
has abolished the press censorship on
Chinese newspapers. The censorship
has been in effect for many months.
q government censor being maintained
in every newspaper office. Although
the censorship is now lifted the pa
pers are admonished to "use care
and prudence in the publication Of
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