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YEARS GAS TAX is s2SO,OOO, 900
Increase Attributed to Travel Stimu-
lated by Greater Good Road Mileage

Spending in excess of two billion
dollars for gasoline ia 1928, motorists
also contributed more than $28O,OOO,-
coo to the country's highway building
funds through the gasoline tax, con
servative estimates show states E. D..
Duffy, Delaware Automobile Associa-
tion, A. M. A., 18th and West streets.
This gas tax money was largely used
for constructing first class highways
which, happily, reduced car operating
costs by an amount greater than the
entire gas tax outlay. The gasoline
tax rate, varying throughout the coun-
try from two to five cents a gallon,
averages 80 cents. Without this tax.
which adds but from one-eighth to
one-third in a few instances, to the
gasoline cost, the mileage of hard
pavements would be far less than at
present, for the gas tax represents a
large share of the money available
for highway improvements beyond the
gravel stage. Although the total cas-
tax collection figure Of $28O,O0O,OOO
seems like an immense figure, it actu-
ally averages less than six million
dollars for each state -Delawareans'
paid $788,993.17 in 1927. 1t depre-
sents but a small portion of the total
annual cost of motoring which has
been variously estimated from one
billion dollars up. The gasoline tax
is now well stabilized as an equitable
means for collecting road money. In
1928 only three gas tax charges were
made, both upward, while in 1927, %
changes took place. A Is per cent
gain in the total gas tax income is es-
timated for 1928 over 1927. "a survey
of the figures indicates that although
more cars We're in operation the gain
for the most part was due to increased
use of the automobile The old belief
that the gas tax would lessen travel
has been dispelled as tabulations have
shown that motoring increases with
the mileage Of improved roads, largely
made possible by the tax. The gaso~
line tax counteracts the bad roads tax
"a. z. Smith, executive director of the
Wisconsin Good Roads Association,
recently declared that the unimproved
roads Of his state eXacted toll equiv
alent to a gasoline tax Of the cents a
gallon. A two-cent tax became eff
fective in Massachusetts January l.
New York and Illinois are the only
states without gas taxes, but in both,
is being given to adop-
tion of this method of taxation.
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The Everett Theatre. Middletown

Tom Lancaster, formerly manager
of the Queen Theatre in Wilmington
for the past two seasons, has been en-
gagged by the Milford Theatre Com
pany as production manager Of its
theatres in Delaware and Maryland.
Mr.. Lancaster is widely known as a
theatre and company manager, per
former, writer Of vaudeville sketches,
and radio artist. Arrangements have
been made to have Mr.. Lancaster
spend two days each week at the Ev-
erett theatre in Middletown, where he
will present stage offerings in connec-
ton with the photoplay program. H.
is appearing this week as master Of
ceremonies with "The Blue Ridge
Ramblers", dividing the week between
Elkton, Middletown, and Milford. Be
ginning next week, Mr.. Lancaster will
present diversified stage programs at
each theatre on the circuit under the
title Of "Tom Lancaster and His
Gang" title which became very pop
ular while he was manager of the
Queen. He will also present from
time to time local talent of different
towns in original stage conceptions,
personally coaching, directing and ap-
pearing with such ome-talent. For
next week Mr.. Lancaster has espec-
tally selected group of professional
entertainers as members of his "Gang'
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10 Head of MULES
One Good COW
Holstein Cow. years old. good mixer
FARMING IMPLEMENTS. &c.


Two Farm Wagons. six-spring Wagons
Wheels. York Carriage rubber tires: Hay
in good repair. One new Farm Body, Sulky
Cultivators. hand Cnltivators. three-horse
Syracuse Walking Plow two horse Oliver Plow
one-horse Oliver Plow. , John Deere Riding
Plows, P. z. Engine Plow. International
sic Tractor, International Engine Harrow
Acme Harrow. Drag Harrow, Board Bickford
& Holman Drill. Dand Drill, Manure Spreader
Corn King, Roller, Binder, 8-foot cut Corn
Shelter, one-hole Farming Mill Scythe and
Cradle, Hay Forks Hay Rope Heavy Der
rick, new; Pennsylvania Lawn Mower Incu-
bator, $50 eggs 10 sets Wagon Harness. Dear
born Harness. 10 Collars 10 Brides 6 sets
Double Wagon and machine Trees new 5
Plow Trees. Coal Stove. 10 tons Timothy Hay
Case Thresher, with self-feeder Id hp. Gas
Engine. Ford Coupe. with new motor; Ford
Ton Truck. set Of Horse Clippers set Fair
bank Scales, Lard Frying Stove, Cross-cut
Saws. IL Cow Chains, 2 Gasoline Tanks 100
gallons 8 Oil Drums.
Rip Saw and Bench, Gross-cut Wood Saw.
This lot Of implements is in perfect order
end were not cleaned up and repaired for this
sale. | have just decided to quit farming
and have rented farm.
25O Bushels CORN on Cob
Lot of Stubble HAY
Terms Of Sale:-CASH
No goods to be removed until terms are
complied with.
]. LUTHER LAPHAM
r. w. Slaughter, auctioneer
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and will personally present them on
Wednesday and Thursday evenings at
the Everett in a program Of comedy,
music, singing and dancing, as well as
in series Of Incidents from Life
written and arranged by him.
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INSUFFICIENT TESTED EGGS
Farmers Unable to Obtain Sufficient
Eggs and to Make Hens Lay

Inability of hatcheries to obtain suf-
ficient tested eggs to supply the trade
and the futility Of poultrymen to
make hens lay by the use of artificial
light and special foods are two of the
important features this winter in the
poultry business in Delaware. One
hatchery man informed DR.. Frank
Hare, pathologist Of the State Board
Of Agriculture, that he had turned
down more orders for day old chicks
this winter than had constituted his
entire output last winter, because he
couldn't get the right kind Of hatcn-
ing eggs. In order to make the hens
produce too quickly, many poultry
raisers, through artificial light and
special feed make the pullets lay eggs
many weeks before they are fit to do
50. AS a result, these eggs are small
er and are not adapted To Matching.
At this time, many hatcheries are
buying eggs from the New England
states and New Jersey, because they
cannot begin to get a sufficient num-
Der from Delaware and Maryland The
desirability of using nothing but eggs
from tested flocks is realized BY the
hatcheries because they can demand
a higher price for their day old chicks
if they can prove the chicks were
Matched frof tested flocks.
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FARMING IMPLEMENTS. &c.

Farm Wagon, nearly new /; Mccormick Deer
ing Manure Spreader, No. l. like new; Nc
Cormick Deering Mower, been used two sea-
sons; Mccormick Deerin& Disc Harrow, been
used two seasons International Wheel Harrow
Case Riding Plow, York Carriage three-row
Marker new No. 10 Oliver Walking Plows.
one-horse Oliver Plow. Walking Cultivators,
one three H. d. Gasoline Ell gine, nearly :;
60-tooth Iron Drag Harrow Feed Grinder .
sets of Wagon Harness, set of Carriage Har-
ness. 8 sets of PIow Harness. lot of Collars
and Brides Single Trees, Double Trees, lot
of Soy Bean Hay. and many other articles too
numerous to mention.
TERMS-All sums of $500 or under. cash !:
over that amount credit of four months will
be given BY purchaser giving bankable note
ri bond with approved endorser.
W. H. MORGAN & SONS, Owners
Anthony Carroll auctioneer
James Keith, Inside Cerk
NV. H. McKee, Outside Clerk
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40 Head of CATTLE
ALL T. B. TESTED

Eight fresh with calves by their side.
Others will be fresh by day of sale and several
close springers. IS head are Guernsey and
Jerseys. Airshires rest Holstein. Pure
bred Holstein BULLS, coming l year old in
July. with papers. The right kind. One Guern-
sey Bull. coming l year old. Fine prospect.
BROOD sow. Durock Jersey BOAR. a dandy
WeanIing Pigs.
Lot Of White Leghorn and Barred Rock
Chickens
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z Head Of COWS

l3 months to six years old , fresh. another
close springer.
This is an accredited herd. and has recent
~ been retested
in March.
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Take no chances on the weather.
Keep your homes well supplied with
coal. Bad winter weather and slow
transportation makes coal hard and
slow to get. Let IS have your order
now
We sell the Best Select BaiIed HAY.
ROOF PAINT that We can guaran-
tee.
We have made contract with the
Penn China Company Of Chicago to
introduce their china ware and give
to our customers FREE, with each
and every dollars worth Of coal pur-
chased. Call at my office and zee
samples.
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FARMING IMPLEMENTs. =,

Mccormick Deering Binder. with truck s.
loot Superior Grain Drill. 12-spout: Interna-
tional Corn Planter. Deering Mower, extra
knife and Pitman Corn Cutter Dump Rid
ing Cultivators. Oliver Riding PIow Walking
Flow, three-horse; Disc Harrow two-section
Spring-tooth Harrow. two-section spike-tooFh
Harrow. Hay Rake. Farm Wagon, Hay RIG
ging, Tomato Rack. Roller. Dearborn Body
Road Cart, Platform Scales, Hand Truck 3
sets Wagon Harness. Plow Harness, Collars
brides. Chains. etc. Dearborn Pole and Trees
Iron four-horse Evener. Iron Double Tree
Single Trees. etc. Horse Trough, Log Chain
One-man Cross-cut Saw. Emery Wheel. Grind
stone, Sleds. Hay Rope and Carrier. Wheel
barrow. Queen Incubator. Forks. Shovels. Corn
Knives. Tomato Baskets. Bags, etc.
TERMS-All sums of $50 and under. cash .
over this amount credit of months win be
given by purchaser giving bankable note with
approved endorser
J. F. HOFFMAN
r. w. Slaughter. auctioneer
X. L. Lloyd, inside clerk
Ernest Davis, outside clerk
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z HORSES and MULES

No. l-TOPSY. Light Bay Mare.
No. LADY Dark Bay Mare
No. 3-BETTY. Light Bay Mare.
Nos. 4 and mike and IKE. Pair Mules,
Is and is years old
Nos. and Pair Mules. "A and Is years
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Nos. l and 2-DANDY and PRINCE, pair
Gray Horses, and 10 years DID, weighs 240O
pounds First-class team in all harness.
No 3-MAUD. Gray Mare, IL years old.
weighs 100 pounds. good worker in all har-
ness safe for anyone to
No. beck, Brown Mule, years old
weighs .O5O pounds. This is a number one
mule in all harness.
No 5-MACK,. Sorrel Horse. 10 years old
weighs 100 pounds. good worker and good
driver.
No. 6-DECK. Bay Horse, IL years old.
weighs 1000 pounds, good worker and good
driver.
Nos. and 8-Pair Mules. coming years
old Fine prospect for a team.
No 9-MABEL, Sorrel Mare, years old,
good driver and saddle mare.
No 1O-TONY, Spotted Pony. 6 years old
well broken for driving and saddle.
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Kent County Births During Week
The following births were reported
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Wednesday, Feb. 27, '29

at 10 O'Clock a. M. the following
personal propertY. to wit:
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FARMING IMPLEMENTs. &c.

Mccormick Binder Deering Mower. On
tario Grain Drill. Manure Spreader, Corn
Planter, John Deere make; 2 wood-rigging
Farm Wagons. Long Spring Fruit Wagon Hay
Tedder. Hay Rake, Dearborn, Horse Cart Ran
dali Harrow, Dump Corn Gutter, Chestertown
make; Land Roller. Brake Cart, > Hay Rig
gings Oliver Riding Plow. No 40 Oliver
Walking Plow, No. 20 Oliver Walking PIow
Drag Harrow, 50-tooth, wooden frame;
Walking Cultivators, one-horse PIow. Grind
stone. Grain Fan. Farm Bell. Seed Sower
Dearborn Pole. Carriage Pole. Large Block
and Fall. complete, with Rope: Straw Knife
Wire Stretcher. Bramble Scythes. Scythe and
Cradle. seth Wagon Harness. several sets
Plow Harness. lot of Collars and Brides. set
Dearborn Harness. lot of other Harness of
various kinds; Shovels. Spades. Hoes. Cross
cut Saw, Sledge Hammer. lot of Tools, Forks.
two horse Trees, three-horse Trees. Coops
Shot Gun. nearly new; Gasoline Tank and
other things too numerous to mention
HOUSEHOLD GdODS- Consisting Of Kitch-
en- Cabinet. Ice Chest. Cupboard. Large Table,
Buffet, Hall Tree, Churn. Milk Cars, etc.
SOME HAY
Terms Of Sale cash
No goods to be removed until terms are com
piled with.
J. F. CLARK
r. w. Slaughter. auctioneer
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PUBLIC SALE

The undersigned, having rented their farm,
will sell at public sale at their residence on
Fairview Farm, on the road leading from
State Highway to Central Church, on
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PUBLIC SALE
Feb. 25, 1929
II Head of CATTLE

Some with calves by side others will be in
profit BY day of sale. Some in the lot as good
be found in Kent County. Mostly Grade
Holsteins. few pure-bred ones in the lot
One Guernsey. Five Heifers. two Of them
Guernseys. One Registered Holstein BULL,
coming 2 years old in March. This is an Ac-
credited Herd. having never had reactor in
6 or years testing. Will sell them on a 60
day retest.
One sow. 18 months old. will farrow Pigs
before day Of sale
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PUBLIC SALE

The undersigned. intending to discontinue
farming. will sell the farm known as the
Bell Farm. road from Blackiston's to Ken
ton, at Underwood's Corner, on
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MONDAY, Feb. Is, 1925
10 HORSES & MULES

at 10 o'clock a. m, the following
personal property, to wit:
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WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, February 2O2l
EXTRA! EXTRA! EXTRA.
Tom Lancaster and His Gang

Tom Lancaster, the Radio announcer over W-DE- The Ms
Snowman formerly with the Queen and Aldn Wilmington
gang comedy music and songs and dances variety pa
station E-V-E-R-E-T-T" Don't miss it. Also showing b
Picture
New Britain herald., 1929-10-04
Officer In Auto Has Big Night, Arrests Five Motorists, Is Hit
 By Car Overhauled After Chase
Policeman Banchettes Sedan Damaged During Maneu- Following Double Arrest-Kensington Man
 Fined for Passing Signal Light-Other Cases.

made in his testimony, but Officer BIanchette left a report stating that after he overlook Murray and Muc- ci, he had them turn around at Curtis and Crown streets. Murray made the turn first, followed by the officer, and, as Mucci was turning. box on the rear of his car struck the police car and crushed the right door. Mucci. according to the r"- port, said he was backing from
 Grown street into Curtis street anI thought the officers car had passed
 Tostjfying on the speeding charge Ito which they pleaded not guilty. Murray and MuCci denied that they were racing and made the claim that Officer Blanchcttc failed TO arrest q third driver who was aheaI of them all the way. If they Were speeding, he certainly must. have been doing likewise they said. but Officer Blanchette told Judge Ira
New Britain herald., 1929-10-04

ceski that the third car entered Myrtle street at Washington street apparently having been un- able to maintain the speed of the other cars.
 Although Murray and Mucci claimed they were not driving fast CT than 25 or 50 miles an hour. Judge Traccshi believed the officers story and fined each of the drivers $10 and costs.
 Passed Signal Light
 I'm glad 10 see case of this kind brought into court. There's altogether too much passing of sig nal lights," Judge Traceski ramarli- ed as he imposed a fine of $5 with ont costs on Fred Ferrarino, 20, of kensington, who pleaded guilty to passing the rcd signal light at Cor bin avenue and West Main street at SEQ o'clock last night, Officer Blanchette m2de tn" arrest
 Anthony T., Casrlla, 50, of 1G5
New Britain herald., 1929-10-04

A police department coupe, drv- on by Officer Thomas Blanchettc, was damaged last night when struck by q car driven by Angelo Mucci, 25, of 1445 Corbin avenue at Crown and Curtis streets Mucci was one of five motorists arrested by Officer Blanchette during the night
 At 10:30 o'clock, the officer tas- titied in police court today. he fol- lowed two cars west on West Main street, into Burritt, to Broad, to Main, at the approximate rate Of go miles an hour, and from Main to Booth on Myrtle at the approxi- mate rate O. 40 to 45 miles an hour. One was driven by Mucei and the other by Joseph Murray. IT, of 4 Smith street. They were racing through Myrtle street, aa- cordlnS to the officer.
 No mention of the collision was
New Britain herald., 1929-10-04

entrance to Walnut Hill park, and his request for a continuance until next Monday was granted. in S25 bonds. Officer Blanchette made the arrest
 Walter A. Johnson, p, of 1S5 Bond street, Hartford who was ar rested at noon yesterday by Motor cycle Officer w. $. Strolls on the charge of speeding on Elm street, pleaded guilty and was ordered to pay the costs of the court, a fine of $10 being remittcd by Judge Traceski, who was impressed by JohnsOn's frankncSs.
 Officer Strolls testified that he followed Johnson, who is sales man, from Stanley street into Elm street and saw him pass North, Smalley and Winter streets at the rate of 35 miles an hour. Johnson admitted it.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-04
Stay at Legation
12 HURT IN CRASH

Boston, Oct. 4 Ur)-A triple collision involving trolley car. ar automobile and motor truck resulted in minor injuries to 12 of the cars 50 passengers and one motorist or Harvard bridge today.
 The electric car was damaged when the automobile operated by Frank Dolloff of Everett, was forced against it by a motor truck driven ny Guy A. Gray of 76 Old Colony ayenue, Wollaston.
 Gray and Motorman Michael Cohan, in charge of the trolley car, escaped injury but Dolloff and a dozen passengers were slightly hurt, Other passengers aboard the car were severely shaken. No one re- quired hospital treatment
New Britain herald., 1929-10-04
MAPLE HILL NEWS

The ways and means committee . Of th" Woman's club of Maple Hill reports that on the rummage sale which was held Tuesday at the parish house of the Newington Con- greSational church SIS was netted The committee, headed by Mrs. A. <. Grant chairman. is made I'D of Mrs ], II, Latham, Mrs. William lJ"ss", Mrs. L. R. Hitchcock, Mrs. W. r. Middlomass, Mrs. l.. E. Ban ford, Mrs. C. w, Comstock. Mrs. N. L Mann and Mrs E. R. EIam. ] MT. and Mrs Richard Hulburt, i jr,, of stuart street are receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter, born Wednesday, morning at the New Britain General hospi taI
 Robert B. Skinner of Thompson street has returned home from Cleveland, O., where he attended tn" machinery exhibit
 Mir. and Mrs, R. F. Doane of Frederick s,rcet entertained in honor of their guest Mrs. F. L. Hall Cf Beverly Mass. with three tables of bridge Saturday night Prizes were won by Mrs. Everett F Iijne. Mrs. Burnley F.. Elam and William II. Niddlemass.
 Miss Airline Root of Golf street is spending this weekend in HoI- yoke, Mass. as the guest of Mrs. Frederick Stevens.
 Richard Hart. son of Mr. and Mrs, I. T, Hart of Thompson street who has been spending the past week at home, leaves tomorrow for N"w Hampton school. New Hamp- ton. N. H.
 Mr. and Mrs, N, F. Hurd of Golf street spent last week end in Fall River Mass.
 Mrs Herbert Anderson of Golf street has returned from the Hart forI hospital, where she has been ratjonf for the past thrco weeks
 The Nowinrton Garden club held it's "Gnost Day" meeting at tho home of Mrs. \. F. Mann on Rob bins avenue Thursday afternoon, X. Cumming, ir. gave a talk on "Thn Fell Planting of Roses" Mrs. Mann was assisted by Leon S1ro@ue,
 The first meeting of the Woman's club of Manlo Hill will he held Wednesday,, October 2. Ii will he in the form of q picnic at Elizabeth park with the following members as hostossrs: Mrs. N. F.. Mann, Mrs r. F. Rack}fto, Mrs B. R, Elan. Mrs. C, W. Comstock and Mrs. F. R. Hitchcock.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-04

Linden street, drove at the rate of 50 miles an hour on West Main street from the city line east to Corbin avenue at S:30 o'clock last night, according to Officer Blan- chette, and continued at the rate of 35 to 40 miles an hour from Cor bin avenue to Washington street.
 Pleading guilty to the charge of speeding, Casclla explained that he was returning from East Bristol and was not feeling well, so he was in hurry to get Pome, He did not dispute the officers judgment as to his speed and said his dash light was not burning, so he could not say how fast he was driving. Judge Traceski fined him $10 and costs.
 Denies Passing S.gn
 Tony Scayello, 24 of 415 Arch street, pleaded not guilty to the charge of driving past the stop signal at West Main street and the
New Britain herald., 1929-10-04
SUPREME COURT
 HAS RADIO CASE
Important Hearing on Docket
 Of Body

Washington, Oct. i. iPs-Thc su- prcme court will open its regular fall term October ! with a further reduction from former years in the number of eases d0ckvtod and an almost complete absence Of con trovcrsies Of national importance before it.
 Probably the most important is sue is presented bs' the federal ra- dio commission, a comparatively new government body which has not had Its powers defined hy thc highest tribunal
 The question is important for hroadca>tiua stations as we'll as for the public, t comes to the su- premr court through rh" medium of station WGY ut schenectady, broadaasting tim, oi which is ra- stric'sd by the commission. The sta- ton appealed 10 tb" District of Col lmbia court o1 appeals and received an order under which it has rontin- ued to operate OIL a ful5-fiun basis The commission petjt.onol for q re- view,
 Prohibition cascs, which formerly occupied numerous places on tho docket have ta}leu off cousid"r- ably as nearly every ramtfUation Of tho dry laws has }~en disposed of by opinion or hy the refusal of the court to grant petitions for re- view.
 There are several controversies between states. The state Of New Jersey seeks to prevent New York from tapping the hoadWaters of the Delaware river and from dGmnIng refuse ingo the Atlantic of the Now Jersey shore and also asks the boundary Iino with Delaware be changed to mid-rhanny Of the Dola- ware river and bay instead of, at the low water mark on the Jersey shore
 Vermont and N,z Hampshire, Texas and Oklahoma, and I.oui- siana and Mississippi ara involved in other boundary dispNcs. Water rights issues have b"un raised by Colorado against Kansas; hy Con- necticut against Massachusetts. and between the Federal Government and Utah.
 Other questions presented iu- clude:
 The validity Of Nebraska's order that q railroad hulld il private cross ing for q farmer.
 The validity Of reduced rates on California's deciduous fruits,
 The right Of the Federal Trade Commission to control the Use of descriptive names as trade names
 The coastitutjonalty of the Mis- souri law prohibiting screens which do not allow q view from the side walk into certain stores.
 The constitutionaIity of the Louisi- ana law prohibiting animal racing on tracks less than one mile in length.
 The right Of Baltimore and Los Angeles street car companies to raise fares.
 Whether former Rep, Harry NJ. Wurzbach of Texas uulawfully used
New Britain herald., 1929-10-04
AIBANIAN MINISTER LEAVES

Tirara, Albania, Oct. i LP-The Albanian minister at Angora today is notifying the Turkish government of his return home and of breaking off of relations between Turkey and Albania. Failure Of Turkey thus far to recognize the monarchist re- gfne in Albania was assigned as a reason for the action.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-04

contributions in his campaign for re- election as charged by the govern ment.
 Whether brewers whose establish- ments were closed following the prohibition act had the right to de- duet the value of lost good will in making ont income tax returns.
 Whether father had the right to remove the body of his child from Roman Catholic graveyard in the Philippines.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-04
SU USPENDED AND RF,TI RNED.

The police were notified today of the return of the operators licenses of Joseph Guiel of Washington place and Angelo Grasse of 239 Oak street and suspension of the licenses of Andrew Rode of 243 Mill street. Victor I.uzietti of GS Belmont street, and Frank Kosakowski of 445 Bur ritt street.