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New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
EXPLAINS MEANING OF CONSTITUTION
Kenneth CTaIner Addresses Lions
 Club at Luncheon Today

The real meaning of the '. s. constitution and the story of it's development was explained to mem- bcrs of the Lions club at their week. ly luncheon today by Kenneth Cramer of Wethersfeld. Mr. Cramcr is a representative in the general as- sembly from Wethersfield and is past dc apartment commander of the Amer ican Legion.
 He has made an extensive study of the early days of the constitution, the anniversary of which is being observed today. Stating that the constitution actually was adopted 142 years ago today, the speaker went into it's early hist ory and it's adoption by the Continental Con- gross.
 He cited many instances and de- tails which were new to many of his hearers, among them being a com promise agreement that slaves were to h" figured at three fifths of q human being for purposes of taxa ton and representation.
 Differences between the states and the work of ironing out disagree monts over a period of years, cul- minated in constitutional confer cnce which lasted from May until September IT, 17S7.
 Citing one Of the disaCrCcmcnt3 between the early states or colonies, he said New York passed law tax irg all produce purchased in New Jersey. New Jersey then imposed a tax on a New York lighthouse placed on Sandy Hook, which is across the New Jersey line, Con- necticut imposed a fine of S250 on any citizen found guilty of doing business in New Jersey.
 Two solos, My Little Gypsy sweetheart" and a selection from "The Desert Song" were given by Frank O'Brien, Jr., pupil of James D. Donahue. John J. Crean played the piano.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
Buckley Starts Action
 For Post Office Driveway

Condemnation proceedings 10 aC quirc land for a driveway in con- nHction with the proposed addition to the New Britain post office were instituted yesterday by L. s. District Attorney John Buckley. Action was taken against land held by Daniel Davis on south High street in or der to obtain possession of drive way held by the alien property cuS- todian.
 Mir. Davis has an agreement with tn" government for property he sold it which has been found agree able to both sides. The suit is over q driveway which formerly belong ed to the estate of the late Alfred B. Kraft, and which is being held by Howard Sutherland, alien pro perty custodian.
 hearing will be held in the United States district court at New Haven, September 21 At that time 1t is expected committee on ap- praiaal will be formed.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
GE0PHYSICS IS USED
 IN LOCATING OIL
Seismograph Finds Dcposits-Othcr Delicate Instruments Nalu-
 able Aid.

Oklahoma City, Sept. l7 Pt-Geo- physics is taking many guesses out of oil field geology.
 The seismograph, the torsion bal ance and the maSnctometer are used 10 locate hidden domcs or buried mountain ranges, in which or ;long which oil may be trapped.
 More than half of recently dis covered salt dome fields in the Southw, st have been credited to the Seism oGraph. In general it operates on the principle that sound waves travel faster through solid masses than through air.
 The torsion balance embodies tn , law of gravity, while the magneto- meter is lascd on the principle of magnctics. Although patents on most or these and other delicate in- struments of geophysics are held by Germans, the American oil indus try has developed more geophysical operators than Germany.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
Mangan Will Defend
 Alleged Ring Thieves

Judge W. F. Mangan has been re- tanned 10 represent John DemOra. Frank Buchierc and John Wass in superior court, the charge being theft Of diamond rings valued at $$,500, and S52 in cash from Mrs. Florence Vernon, vaudeville actress, at the Strand theatcr on June 21.
 It is understood that the trio will plead guilty to the charge. BuChierc has been in jail since he was bound over in local police court, while Wa9s and D2mora have been out on bonds. The September term of su- perior court opened this afternoon. It is expected that number of New Britain cases will be disposed of on pleas of guilty, tomorrow or Thurs day.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
Deaths 8
Mrs. Catherine Fitzgerald

Mrs. Catherine Fitzgerald, age 77 years, died about o'clock this morning at her home, GA Beaver street after a lingering illness. She was the widow of James Fitzgerald.
 She was born in Ireland and cana to this country about 65 years ago. She settled in Hartford until about 70 years ago when she came to this city Since he" arrival here, she had heen member of S. Mary's church.
 She leaves one son, John J. Fiiz- gerald and two daughters, Misses Bridget and Mary Fitzgerald, al, Of this. city.
 Due 10 illness in the family, the funeral will be held from the un- dertaking home Of M J. Kenney & Co. at 3l High street Thursday morning at S:3l o'clock and at St. Nary's church at 2 o'clock. Burial will DC in the family plot in St. Marys cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
Cheaper Rail Rates
 For Michigan Grapes

Grand Rapids. Mich. Sept. r LP) - Michigan railroads voluntarily have reduced freight rates on grapes about 20 per cent in an effort to pump life into their grape traffic.
 Truckers have cut deeply into the grape shipments during the last half decade.
 Car lot shipments have decreased sharply since 1924. In that year Michigan produced 51 ,O00-ton crop and 4,6SO cars were shipped by rail and boat. The 1928 crop. approxi- mated 72,Soo tons. yet only 1,575 cars were shipped. There is an- ether 72,000-ton crop in prospect his year and it gives carriers and growers an opportunity 10 observe the reaction, if any, to freight rate reduction.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
TRAIL MISSING GIRL

Two Middletor''' .,9licc officers were in this city tlir afternoon aeek- ing information us 10, the where abouts of Rose BartumiOle of 165 laylor street, who has been missing from home since June s. Officer John M. Lioblcr accompanied them to the young woman's home and learned she has not been heard from since she left.
 The interest of the MiddlctoNn nu- thontieS in her case was prompted hy the absence of a young woman from that city, information having come 10 them that a man who was reported to have left New Britain with Miss Bartumiole left Middle town with the Asylum City damsel several days ago, The local police and Miss Dartumiole's family are puzzled at her failure to send word of any sort since she left, and the report that her "friond" occupied n similar spot in the affections of the Middletown young woman compli- cates the situation.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
Lawrence pctIncr

Lawrence retzncr. aged IT. for some years a resident of ;his city, dicd yesterday tt the home Of his daughter Mrs. E. s. Hart of Suf- field.
 Besides Mrs, Hart he is survived by son. Emil Petzner of tho Charter Oak Coal and Supply Co.,, of Hartford; daughter Mrs. Ida Martin of Philadelphia several grandchildren and great -grandchil- dren.
 Funeral services will be hold Thursday morning It S:3b at the homo of his son, Emil Petzner of v Ranourer road, West Hartford and at o'clock at St. Thomas the Apostle church. Burial will be in this city.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
S3,OOO Suit Settled
 Before Trial ODens

Settlement was effected in superior court today in the suit of Miss Mary Cantlno against Thomas Rozanski, both of New Britain. It was the first case assigned before a jury and the settlement was made while the jury W&s being selected. Attorney s. Ger ard Casale represented the plaintiff and Attorney B. J. MonllieWicz rep resented the defendant. The action was for S3,0oO. The amount of set tlemcnt was not disclosed.
 Rozansli was alleged 10 have struck Miss Cantino while she was in an automobile with Joseph Sok- oloWski, better known in athletic circles as Joe Jasper, baseball and basketball player. The alleged as sault took place near her homo on Pennington avenue last December.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
Jennie ZiSk

Jennie Zisk, two and a half months old daughter of Mir. and
 Funeral services will be held to- avenue, died this morning at the home of her parents. Besides her parents she is survived by several sisters and brothers.
 Funeral services Willbe held to- morrow morning at s o'clock at the Holy Cross church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart cemetery
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
Bus Nearly Strikes
 Pedestrians at Park

The police were notified by tcle- phone at 9:15 o'clock this morning that bus had passed the walk flash at the signal light at Court and West Main streets, almost strik- ing a man and woman. Sergeant T. J. Fecney learned that the bus was operated on the Oak street line and warned the driver. The complain ant did not make known his identity, otherwise prosecution would have been brought.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
Hold Geo. Drabbe Body
 Awaiting Hague Reply

The New York office of the Stan Icy Works has Cabled tho family of George Drabbc, who died in Belle vuc hospital, Now York. Sunday. and are awaiting q reply from The Hague, Holland, as to the disposi- tlon of the remains. He severed his connections with the Stanley Works m 1928 and the message. last Sun day, was the first intimation off clalS of the company had that he had returned to the United States.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
Stanley Works Board
 Declares Dividends

Directors of inc Stanley Works haze declared dividends on both the preferred and the common stock Of the corporation, tho former paying l12 per cent and the latter ? F per cent. Holders of preferred stock on record November ?, will receive their dividends November i5. Pay mcnts on common stock will be made October 1, 10 shareholders of record as of September 1G.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
TO MARRY IN NEW YORK
Constable Frank Civ0es and Mis- Gre@cr to Be United in Marriage in Metropolis.

Constable Frank C,yncS and Mis-; Kay Greger of 172 Glen street. are in New York city, where they went yesterday for the purpose Ot being married, according 10 members of Hiss Grogcr's family. Mr. "'lyncs, q former public works department cnI- ploye, has been constable tor sey- cral years, and is widely known in entertainment circles. Miss GrcGer is employed by the Commercial Trust Co.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
MISS HUNIASON SHOWERllD

A miscellaneous shower was rendered Miss Ruth Humason last night at the home of Miss Marie Maerz of G Cottage place. Fifty-five friends and associates of the Fafnir Bearing Co. office were present. The party took place on the lawn which was prettily decorated with Colored electric lights. A shower umbrella in the center of the lawn, consist ing of rainbow colors, greatly added 10 it's attractiveness. A bridal party of rainbow colors was part of the table decorations. Bridge prizes were awarded to Miss Agnes Pagan and Miss Gladys Bcr2land Miss Humason received many beautiful and useful gift. She will become the bride of Joseph LouChory Of Long Island city. formerly Of New Britain, on October 21.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
Mrs. Elizabeth Nolan

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth No I9n. who died Sunday afternoon at her home at l51 Greenwood street, was held this morning with a solemn high mass of requiem at St Jo- seph's church at o'clock. Rev. John F. Donohue, pastor, was cele- hrant, Rev. John J. Kcanc was dea , con and Rev. Adolph Gradcck was Sub-deacOn.
 The pail bearers were John B. Fenton, John Nolan, son; Lester Fisher of Manchester, N. H., Harry Noonan and John Noonan, three grandsons and Christopher Murray.
 As the body was being borne in 10 the church, Organist Frank J. Sullivan played Abide with Me" At the offertory, Mrs. Frank J. Sulli- van sang Flynns Ave Maria" She also sang Gounod's SanCtus anl Benedictus. At the conclusion, she rendered Lead Kindly Light"
 Father Donohue conducted com initial services at the grave. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
BOY. 8, FRACTURES LEG
 IN FALL FROM VERANDA
Drops Three Floors at Hartford Avenue Home and is Removed
 to Hospital

Ralph Cote, three year old son of MT and Mrs, Alfred Cote, foil three stories 10 the ground at his and was taken to New Britain Gen eral hospital, where if was found that he sustained a severe shaking up and a fracture of the leg. His recovery is expected.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
Stack Goes to Jail
 On Dry Law Charge

Raymond Stack. who was fined s-0O and costs and sentenced to jail for Is days in police court a few weeks ago as a second offender against the liquor laws, vacated his appeal to superior court today and started to serve the sentence. He was arreste in his store at BPS East was seized by tho police.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
LANPHER IN HOSPITAL
Second Oldest Patrolman on Force in Point of Service Suffering
 From Leg Trouble

Officer Clarence Lanpher was ad- mttcd to New Britain General hos pita! yesterday afternoon for treal- mcnt for foot and leg trouble. H.. was off duty for several days, re turning a few days ago. hut was forced 10 stay at home again when his leg became affected.
 Officer Lanphcr is tho second oldest regular policeman in point of years of service and for the past few years has been court officer and day patrolman on Church street and Railroad Arcade.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
PLAN IECTIRE TOURS

Dublin, Sept. l7 CP) - Desmond Fitzgerald, minister of defense m the Free State government, and planning lecture tours of the United States. They hope to give Ameri- cans a full understanding of the political and economic movements in Ireland.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
Fun Is
Dorothy Rose RaCZek

The funeral of Dorothy Rose Raczek, infant daughter of Mir. and Mrs, John Raczck of Is Court House, Newark, N. J.. who died yesterday at the New Britain Gen. cral hospital, was held this morning at S:30 at the Sacred Heart church. Rev. Alexander Kowalczyk offiCiatcd at the mass. Burial was in Sacred Heart cemetery
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
S2,OO0 COLLISION SUIT
Sol RabinOwitz Of New Haven Brings Acticn Against Heimer Larson of This City.

Heimer Larson of New Britain has been made defendant in a suit fer $2,O00 brought by Sol RabinoWitz of New Haven who claimed that h:S automobile was damaged and that he was injured as the result of q col lision on the Hartford turnpike near the intersection of Ncwington avenue on April 27. 1929, at 7:15 ?. m.
 Deputy sheriff Martin H, Hcrwit@ served the papers which were drawn up by Attorney Samuel M. Silver Of New Haven.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
Birth Record

Twin sons were born at New Brit ain General hospital today to Mir, and Mrs. Herman Paulson of PA Dwight street.
 A daughter was born at New Britain General hospital today to Mr. and Mrs. Irving Williams of 123 Miller street.
 A son was born 10 Mir. and Mrs. Pasquale Donnarumma of 337 Allen street at Now Britain General hos pital tOdaN.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
John DabiIOwSki

Funeral services for John Dab Polish settlers in this city and q charter member of the Sacred Heart church, who died Saturday at his home, 5S Eairview street, were held this morning at 9 o'clock Ut Sacred Heart church. Rev. Anthony Chmilowicz oftiCiated at the mass.
 The pail bearers were members of the Holy Name of Jesus society of the church. Rev. Father Chmil- owiCz conducted the committal serV- Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
Mrs. Mary ,I, Allen

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary J. Allen, 7S years of age, of 10S Black Rock avenue, a native and lifelong resident Of this city, who died Sun o'clock at the Erwin chapel. Rev. Dr. George w. C. Hill of the South Congregational church o1tlciatcd Burial was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
Frederick Oscar Benson

Frederick Oscar Benson. 14 year old son of MT, and Mrs. Oscar Ben son of Grove street, died this morn- ing at the home of his parents fol- lowing d short illness. Funeral ar arrangements will be announced lato,.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
ASSAULTS MOTHER-IN-LAM

On the charge of assaulting his mothcr-in-law. Mrs. Murphy. James Delaney of 312 Elm street was ar rested this afternoon hy Officer A. C. Walinczus. He will be in police court tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17

Associated Press Photo John RinGling, circus owner, has bought out five rivals and now has under his control every sizablc cir
 GUS in American.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
WaU Street Briefs

New York, Sept. r - Bluepoints Co.,, Inc, has been formed as sub sidiary of the General Foods Corp, formerly the Postum Co.,. Inc, to take over the assets and carry on the business of the North Atlantic Oys- ter Farms. Inc. Subsidiaries of the North Atlantic company include the Rhode Island Oyster Farms Co.,, Con- ncCticut Oyster Farms Co.,. south Norwalk Oyster Farms, Long Island Oyster Farms and the Producers Sales Co.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17

This five -month-old Mexican faWn has so hours of flying to his credit and he's going on to more. As mas cot of the Aero Corporation of Cali tornia at Los Angeles, the lawn, in Mexico by Pilot Charles Widmer above, goes up aplenty Special permission had 10 be given Ly both Mexican and American gov ernments before the fawn was al.
 lowed to cross the border.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
BULLISH OPERATION
 HITS CURB MARKET
Early Rise Offset Somewhat by
 Call Money Rate Increase

New York, Sept r P-BuIIish operations were resumed with vigor + on the curb exchange today, again contoring in the utilities, in re- sponso 10 tho trmor undertonc with which stocks began the week ycs- tcrD,aE, after last weeks persistent hoayincsa
 When the call money rate was raised 10 per cent in the early aft cmoon. however. there was some unoasiness over a possible pinch in tho money market as the income tax checks arc returned to the banks for payment. and there was marked tendency to take profits at the higher levers. some of the earlier gains were lost. and the list once more displayed considerable ir- regularity,
 American and foreign power war; rants surEcd more than 10 points o record high levels, as the stock developed extraordinary buoyancy on the "hig board" Electric h. vcstors again headed upward in the decisive fashion in which it surged ahead some weeks ago. making a corrcspondingly wide gain. Electric Bond and Share behaved rather er- radically. rising several points. re- acting, and again going forward. American Gas and Electric was firm. American Superpower and Associat- ed Gas and Electric however, held barely steady, and Northern States Tower \ and Commonwealth Edison dropped several points. Niagara' Hudson again slipped back moder- atcly.
 Industr!al> Popular
 4 tow of the industrials were well bought. Grai-ophone surgcd mp several points 10 new high ground for the year. stirring up renewed merger talk PoWdrell and AleXan- der and General Thoaters Equip mont were strong. both reaching new high ground. Buying in tho latter vas largely based on enthus- 1aam over its newly developed gram dcur film F. ". Bliss and Con- | tmcntM Diamond made moderate gains. l'- $. Gypsum was soft spot. slipping hack a few points, and Aluminium co. Of America tumhlcd about n points.
 Trans America came forward | leader of tho investment trusts. ris- ing again in new high ground, the stock of the new Lehman Corp. which was offered yesterday at 1oi and sold over the counter at 12O, Was admitted 10 trading and chang ni hands between 1l4 and 11&, EIur Ridge common got back up 10 i is offering price, but the preferred 1 remained sluggish.
 O,ls were quiet. Standard Of h. diana Was firm, but Gulf sagged moloratoly Mines moved in nar- TOW Nn@0s.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
TRADING LIGHT IN
 BOND LISTS TO-DAY
Share Feature Issues Irregular --ConVertib!es Attract Buyers

New York, Sept. r (P}-Trading in bonds was along narrow lines in the earlier dealings on today's mar kot. Most of the prime investment issues scarcely moved, although there was the usual activit- in the cOnvertiblos and a few other bonds with a speculative flavor, Time money was unchanged at S2i to 9 per cent.
 Share Features Irregular
 Share feature bonds were irrceu- lar. American Telephone I2s changed hands in good-sized blocks within a price range of about three points and the International Tele- phone d5bcnturc Of similar coupon rate gave a similar performance. American l. G, Chemical 512s met with some selling, but the price re- ccssion was small
 Wide fluctuations developed in d nWabor of isolated instances At- lant,c &, Danvillc second 4s jumped 8 .5-S poin~s to 59 3-S Bush Terlnin- al consolidated 5s saggrd more than a point and a half and Chicago Tcrre IIaute income 5s rose IA, each change being made on unim- portaut transactions.
 New York city traction bonds were generally strong. The Third Avenue Railway adjustment 5s. winch gained points yesterday, added to their advance under the influence of an announced interest payment In- torbOrough Rapid Transit issues also moved mp.
 tuha Sugar SOitcnS
 East Cuba Sugar TBS aoftcncd and sales were effected at losses of moro than 1 points. Other foreign sugars were dull.
 There was Scant demand for high grade rails, industrials or utilities. New York Telephone General 412s S were under sufficient accumulation to bring oui d l-pOint advance.
 Changes in tho United States gov crnmcnt and foreign groups ruled inconscqucntial. Fiat 7s with war rants were bought on q 3-point rise.
 For the first day in about week no new bond financing was marketed,
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
Benefit Bridge Party
 For T. A. B, Society Fund

Misses Florence and Esther Fitz- gerald of % Homestead avenue. were hostesses last night at a bridge party given for the benefit of the building fund of the Y. NJ. T. A. & B. society at their home. Three tables were filled. The prize win ners were Miss Ethel Lewis, Miss Helen Scanlon, Miss Mabel Lucey and Miss Katherine Hohenscc. Con Solation was awarded to Miss Gladys Warnock. LunchcCn was served.
 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED
 The cng2 cement of Miss Bcrnicc DanWeclaS of 92 Rhodes street to Joseph Sakaluskas of 3&7 Stanley street is announced. The marriage will take place in October.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17

Just the location you want-Her- aid Classified Ad dept.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-17
Westinghouse Dro1S

Tn the morning reaction. WcStlng- house Electric and American Ma chine X Foundry each dropped , 1-2 points. General Electric 4 1-2, Com mercial Investment Trust i and k. II. Macy, l.. S. Steel common, May department stores. Radio and stan dard Oil Of New Jersey fell ? l2 to 3 1-2 points. Anaconda, lnterna- tional Telephone, Allis Chamers National Lead and National Cash Register sold down , or more points. Tho last two losing their carly gains of about points each.
 Hudson Motors was in brisk de- mand. rising 312 points, to the ac- compartment of mConfirmed rum ors that the company was shortly 10 introduce an eight cylinder car. Michigan Steel Columbian carbon, Commercial Solvents Westinghouse Electric first preferred, Air Reduc- ton. Lackawanna and Southern Pacific sold to points higher. Generally. the market acted tired with price movements irregular and irconclusive. Wall Street heard re- ports that call money would go to 10 per cent or higher before the cTd of the WecN