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New Britain herald., 1930-09-18

Pretendin' there's a Hun on his tail, that's what he is. And see him straighten out. Hi-yi. and he does loop!"
 Hes upside down!" protested Dagger.
 Sure, lady. And now he's right side up again. An, he's going to try his guns"
 The plane came out of the loop, and slipped earthwards in a steep, graceful dive. Ahead of it. in the middle of the field, was a white tar get in the shape of a trench. Van eering swept down upon this, and the twin machine-guns mounted on his cockpit commenced to sputter.
 Up leaped the biplane once more, and scared into the blue, so high that she all but lost sight of it, re- appearing in a series of Hopping, tumbling drops which sent her heart into her throat.
 "Oh, he is-"
 Not him, lady" the mechanic treasured her. Just playin', that's all But he's through. See?"
 The tiny plane had strengthened out, and was sliding through the air. with engine cut out. Dagger fencied it must surely hit the ground. out of control. but Vaneer- ing raised it's nose, and it dropped easily in a three-point landing that scarcely spurted the dust from the surface of the field.
 He climbed out lithely and stroll ed over to Dagger, lighting cigar cite.
 Like it?" she queried.
 She nodded, at a loss for words.
 Tt was better than I expected. or course. I've seen planes up be- fore, but not close too."
 There's nothing like flying" he returned. i've sailed, driven rac- ing-cars, ridden to hounds, played pared to sitting in the cockpit of a pursuit-ship, holding the stick with your legs, and your thumbs on the gun-triggers. And when your sights come on a Hun-Dagger, I'm telling you a fellow feels more than hu- man.
 T wish I could fly" she said wistfully.
 why not?"
 How ?'
 He reflected.
 What about your family?"
 "Oh. I only have an aunt and uncle" Dagger replied with lordly self-sufficiency. They really haven't any authority over me-" Tn that case-but let me get rid Of this suit. Then we might grab
New Britain herald., 1930-09-18
Art League Members
 Will Meet Director

A special meeting of the New Britain Art league will be held at the studio, 30 Cedar street Friday night at 7:30. Sanford Ballard Dole Low, the new director of the New Britain Art school recently returned from Europe, will be introduced to the members of the league. MT. Low will outline the courses for the winter school and talk upon the activities planned. The Art school will open Wednesday October IS. The barn at 30 Cedar street which the league secured for art activities through the generosity of Judge William c. Hungerford is to under go a number of improvements to permit comfortable working condi- tions for students.
 FOR BEST RESULTS
 USE HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
New Britain herald., 1930-09-18

recount.
 Other nominees for state offices were: ,..
 Lieutenant governor: William S. Youngman, (r), renoninated, and Strabov Claggett, Newton, (d).
 Secretary of state: Frederick W. Cook, Somerville, (r), renominated, Chester D. O'Brien, Boston, (d).
 Auditor: Alonzo B. Cook, Boston, (r), renominated, Francis x. Hure ley, Cambridge. (d).
 Attorney general: Joseph E.. Warner Taunton, (r), renominated, Harold w. Sullivan, Boston. (d).
 Congressman A. Piatt Andrew of Gloucester, won his fight for renom- ination against Mrs. Martha N. Brookings, in the sixth district. Andrew, a wet republican, was given stern battle by Mrs Brookings, who had the backing of the dry forces. Joshua L. Brooks of Spring field, republican, won over three others in the second district. Others who were renominated over opposi- ton were William P. Connery, IT,, Lynn, (d); Frederick w. Dallinger, Cambridge, (r), and John J. Doug lass, Boston, (d). One last-minute upset developed. It was thought that De Witt C. DeWolf of Chester had won the democratic race in the first district but the final push of votes gave the victory to Mugh Me Lean of Holyoke. Mclean got B. SPA votes. Thomas F. Cassidy of Cheshire got 3,456 while DeWolf dropped to third place with 3,2S0.
 There are in existence in the neighborhood of 450 different pat terms of tires.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-18
Companies May Merge
 To Make Radio Tubes

A merger of the Mirante Realty and Finance Corp. and A. T. Mfrante & Co.,, for the manufacture of radio tube invented by Alexander T. Mirante of 321 Clinton street, is ex- pected to be consummated soon.
 The youthful inventor has patent- ed double filament radio vacuum which, it is claimed. makes it pos sible to use tubes for twice their normal life by the operation of a mechanical adjustment near the base. Manufacture is now being car- ried on in Springfield, Mass, for western markets.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-18
bite of breakfast. I have an idea" Copyright. 1880, Duffield and
 Company

Captain Vaneering's interest in Dagger is more than casual. Will Dagger respond to his love?
New Britain herald., 1930-09-18
DR. BANDS
 WORM ELIXIR

I, is the prescription of famous child's specialist-SAFE. pleasant to take, gentle and sare in its action. Your druggist will tell yor that many of your own friends have success
 fully used it. Buy bottle of Dr. Hands today
New Britain herald., 1930-09-18

through the few stores the little city bCasted.
 Aunt Espy was fussily pleased by the transformation. As for Willie, he came home one evening, dis posed to demonstrate a lordly inter- est in his "kid-cousin," fetching with him several fellow cadets; but before he left, at the last possible moment permitted by his pass, he was battling, with his companions for Dagger's least attentions.
 That evening marked the inau- gEration of a ceaseless round of activities for her. San Antonio swarmed with troops. Dagger went to dinner, and from dinner to a dance at some private house or on the St. Anthony Roof, always a favorite resort of the military ele- ment. In couple of weeks she be- came one of the most popular of the younger girls in local society.
 More often than not, she was es- corted by her cousin or one of his immediate friends. They were young, amenable to discipline, faultless dancers and adorably in fatuated with her. And if they were inclined to sappyness, why she had So far failed to meet any older man, whose character was more attrac- tive.
 One night, however, on the St. Anthony Roof, when she was danc- ing with Willie. her eye was caught by tall, young captain, the pilots wings on his chest topped by two rows of ribbons.
 "Who's that man." she asked her cousin.
 Willie cast a nasty glance.
 Captain Eaneering Jack Van eering. I tell you, he's hot one"
 Why"
 Don't you know him?" Willie achieved a conscious superiority of tone. Why he's the ace. He was in the Royal Flying Corps, and transferred home after we came in. Hes teaching combat flying out at Kelly"
 After the dance Willie left her to fetch glass of punch, and pres ently returned without it, flush of pride on his smooth cheeks.
 T say. Dagger, what do you think?" he demanded. Captain Vaneering stopped me, and asked me who you were. He wants to be introduced"
 Chapter
 DAGGER YEARNS FOR WINGS
 Over her cousins shoulder Dag ger saw Captain Vaneering ap- preaching,
 DO you know him, then?" she asked.
 Well, of course, he's a captain, and I'm only a cadet" Willie re- he's very decent to us-Here he is! Say, Captain, I want to introduce you to my cousin, Miss Marley
 Vaneering bowed gracefully. At close view, Dagger saw that his fea- lures were unusually haggard for so young a mans; there were pouches under his eyes, and en- bryo crowsfeet encircled them. But he was stunningly handsome, and carried himself with a fine gallan- try.
 T hope you won't think me rude, Miss Marley" he said as he shook hands with her. 'I'll plead guilty to asking your cousin to introduce us"
 T shan't mind if you'll tell me about your flying" Dagger an- sWered.
 Are you interested in flying?' And to Willie: "Oh, thanks Sal toun. I'll look after Miss Marley 1T she'll give me this next dance.'
 Dagger was secretly stirred by some quality of appeal which radi ated from the lean, young officer In an impalpable way, which bafflel
New Britain herald., 1930-09-18
INTO WARS MAD NHIRL

Aunt Espy-a child's version of Elspeth-was a bustling, stout, lit- tie woman, with bright, beady eyes. She was never in doubt on any sub ject, and regarded the world with suspicion she made no attempt to hide, but her soft drawl and :. nf hna f.t L-ant ia F.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-18

neigh borhood of 450 different pat terms of tires.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-18
BAY STATE SEES
 CLOSE ELECTION
(. 0. P. Adopts Wet Plank to
 Draw Voters

Boston, Sept. IS P-Politically minded citizens of Massachusetts turned their attention to an event Of the future today after studying the results of a primary contest which brought gubernatorial nom- nations to Frank G. Allen, republi- can, and Joseph B. Ely, democrat, and the senatorial nominations to William M. Butler. republican, and Marcus A. Coolidge, democrat. The event is the state convention of the republican party here September 27
 Seek Wet c. o. P. Plank
 The primary result, on the face of it. would have the election fought on strictly wet and dry issue with Allen present governor, and Butler, formed United States senator, carry ing the dry banner against Ely, a resident of Westfield in the western part of the state, and Coolidge, for mer mayor of Fitchburg in the cen- tral part of the state. But behind the scenes, yet increasingly evident, a movement has been started in the republican ranks to break away from fight based solely on the prohibition question. To accomplish this end an effort will be made to get the republican convention to place a wet plank in it's platform.
 Butler is an earnest dry and won his nomination from Eben s. Draper of Hopedale, whom he defeated by more than 7,60O votes and who based his fight on his opposition to prohibition. Allen had an easy time winning his fight from John D. Devir of Maiden. Allen won by 2SO,0O0. Ely gained the democratic gubernatorial nomination only after a hectic campaign by running ahead of John F. Fitzgerald. former mayor of Boston, who was forged from the fight by illness yet who was spon- scred by Mayor James M. Curley of Boston with the result that he boiled heavy vote. Ely won, how ran ahead of four opponents defeat ing his nearest competition, Joseph F. O'Connell of Boston, by 27,000 votes.
 Treasurer Battle Close
 The real fight of the primary, ex- elusive of the Butler-Draper contest which was not decided until the last minute, was the contest for the re- publican nomination for state treasurer. Fred J. Burrell of Med ford, a former state treasurer, had apparently won it, unofficial returns showed. He had boiled 59,534 votes. Charles L. Burrill, another former state treasurer, 57,27S and Russell D. Chase of Longmeadow, 56, ,942. Five other candidates trailed this trio
 It was not until after nightfall that the contest was decided and even before they had been tabulat- ed Burrill had announced that if he was defeated he would demand a
New Britain herald., 1930-09-18
K. are going to blow up

K. K. are SUIHB 10 UIUW up tlI0 store"
 Another Main street store is said to have been included in the warn ing, but the manager denied any knowledge of the second missive.
 It is likely the letter will be turn- ed over to the postal authorities and the arrest of the writer re- uuested.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-18
DAGGER
 by Mary Dahlberg

Synopsis: Dagger Marley, 16- year-old niece of a Texas rancher, rescues Blaine Howard, American vagabond adventurer. from some Mexican insurgents. At the ranch Howard wins the respect of old Jim Marley, Dagger's uncle, and of Dick Yelling, an Englishman crip- pied by loss of an arm who has come to the ranch to forget some past trouble. The paths of Howard and Yelling have crossed mys- teriously in the past. Dagger falls in love with Howard, who las a wife he does not love, but he resists the temptation to return Dagger's affection and joins the Allied armies in France. Later he is reported missing in action and prob ably dead. Meanwhile Yelling leaves the ranch to join a British commission buying horses for the army. Dagger, heartbroken by the less of Howard, goes to visit her aunt in San Antonio.
The Washington times., 1930-02-24
LAW PUTS
ONE IN THREE
IN j. 5. JA|LS

NEW YORK, Feb. "a One
out Of every three prisoners sent
to the Federal penitentiary have
been sentenced for violation Of
thte narcotic law, United States
Attorney Charales H. Tuttle,
chairman of the narcotic survey
committee, told the annual con-
ference OF committees Of the
World Conference on Narcotic Ed
ucation.
The findings of the survey COM
mittee have been forwarded to
the Wickersham enforcement
commission. The report said that
IS per cent Of illicit drug traffic
came from foreign countries,
with the chief sources of the sup
ply passing through the port Of
New York.
"Over so per cent Of all drug
traffickers arrested have had pre-
vious convictions for felonies, -
said futile. "Seventy-five per
cent have been previously con-
victed Of miSdemeanors and 80
per cent have been under arrest
before.
1T shows that drug addiction
is essentially a crime breeding
problem. The huge profits of
the traffic and the tremendous
supply required attracts the Grim
inal element. The average addict
pays from 50 to So a day for
drugs, this outlay in itself prov
ing q tremendous incentive to
crime"
Tuttle said that drug addiction
in itself Is a pathological condi-
ton and should not be regarded
as q crime.
The Washington times., 1930-02-24
Man, 20, Tries Suicide
By Slashing His Wrists

According to Second precinct
police, Lawrence c. Connolly, 90,
attempted to take his life yester-
day morning In his home in the
400 block N st. N. W., by slash
ing both wrists with a razor.
He was rushed to Emergency
Hospital where more than so
stitches were necessary to bind
his wounds, afterwards he was re-
leased in the custody Of his
relatives. No definite reason
could be aScribed by his relatives
for the act.
The Washington times., 1930-02-24
Drama Guild to Give
THE Honeymoon, Comedy

1.-THE Honeymoon" an old Eng
fish comedy, will be presented by
the Community Drama Guild in
Mckinley High School Auditorium
February % and March l.. The
piece is one of the old stock
plays of the Drury Lane Theater
in London.
The community institute will
also present the Denishawn Dane
ers at Mckinley High on March
~ and on Wednesday Of this
week the institute will offer "Old
Nobody" in the Central Com.
munity Center, Thirteenth and
Clifton Streets Northwest.
The Washington times., 1930-02-24
BRITONS / old
TO GUT down
EXPENSES
BY r. A. WRAY

LONDON, Feb. a. tIN.s0-
stop spending" Is the keynote
Of an order sent by Philip Snow
den, chancellor Of the exchequer,
to every British department Of
state-the sternest order that has
ever reached any of these, de,
partments.
This Injunction follows swiftly
upon several months of q verita-
bic orgy Of spending in White.
hall.
A new government, imbued
with great ideals, fired with the
idea Of immediate service, has
been trying to put in effect at
, once all kinds. Of necessary but
costly reforms. Ministers have
view with one another in their
efforts to remedy social injuS-
/, tices-despite the fact that each
effort has meant vast expendi-
ture.
Shortage Expected
! New burdens have been i'm.
posed on the national exchequer
ct the rate of over 5000 900
weekly. But the budget day Is
drawing near and Snowden has
discovered that, with all his econ
pmies, with all the actual and
proposed reduction in armament
expenditure, that he Is likely to
be 500, O00, 900 short ON his an.
nuai balance sheet.
Nobody denies that the expen-
diture has been justified. It has
mainly gone on unemployment
insurance and widows pensions
and other absolutely necessary
social reforms. But Snowden has
to foot the bill.
At present it seems as though
further increased taxation on an
already overburdened community
may be inevitable, but Snowden
wishes to avoid this at all costs.
Hence. his ironclad warning
stop Spending"
Deficit Is Certain
He has rejected ideas Of in
,creasing both the income tax and
the super-tax because he knows
this would bring forth nation
wide resentment.
But whatever economies he
may effect in the spending ser
vices he. is certain to be faced
with a deficit. This he is likely
to try to meet by a tax Of about
! per cent on increased value Of
: real estate.
In other words, where prop
,erty has appreciated in value by
the efforts of tie community,
and not Of the owner, the latter
Z viii be taxed on. the unearned
appreciation. In. Gsdch q tax
Snowden will be supported by the
Liberal Party and he expects to
clear enough in the first year to
meet his deficit.
The Washington times., 1930-02-24
Berger's Funeral Rites
Observed Tomorrow

CLARENDON, Va, Feb. "a
Funeral services for o. L. Berger,
IS. who died at his home here
Saturday night, will be conducted
tomorrow afternoon at 2 O'Clock
from Gawler's undertaking parlors
In Washington. Buriel will be in
Prospect cemetery.
Members of Columbia Lodge,
No. 285 A, F. and A. M. of which
he was member, are instructed
to meet at the Masonic Temple
Clarendon, tomorrow afternoon
at l o'clock to attend the services
in a body.
Besides his widow, he is sur
vived by one son, o. L. Berger,
jr., Of Washington.
The Washington times., 1930-02-24
Hedrick to Address
Citizens of BalIstOr

BALLSTON, Feb. 24-B. M.
sHedrick. supervisor from Airing
ton district, will address the Balls
ton Citizens Association meeting
tonight in the auditorium of the
Ballston firemen's hall at 8:p, m
Hedrick will discuss tentative
plans for a modern drainage 'sys.
tenn for Ballston.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-07
punching Nonkiewicz, the sergcaNr

punching Monkiewicz, the sergeant said.
 Passes Stop Sign
 Wallace Sztaba. 2i. Of 494 Burritt street, was fined S2 and costs on the charge of violating the boulcvari stop regulations on West Main street. He admitted that he passed the sign at Walnut Hill park entrance, but said there was no traffic on Wet Main street and he slowed down to about three miles an hour and kept to his right. Officer Thomas Bla1- chette made the arrest last evening Judge TracesKi heard the case.
 The case Of Romeo Arbour. q. of Main street, Newington. charged with passing an amber light and q red light on West Main street. Was continued until Saturday, as ArboHr was obliged 10 be in New York to- day, Officer W. S. Strolls made the arrest.
 WifeS Plea Frees Husband
 Judge SaXe announced that Jo- seph Skaparas. who has served !l days in jail because of failure to post bond 10 guarantee the sup port of his Wife and two Children. will be released today and placed on probation for six months. Skaparas was sentenced to serve 80 days but his wife interceded for him. Judfe SaNe said. Skaparas was brought 10 this city by Detective Sergeant El- finger several days ago. from Chai- sea. Mass, where he was arrested.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-07
City Items

Mrs. Mary Joseph Of Grove street and Paul BadaI of Grove street were married last Friday " Rev. Saul K. David Of the Nestorian Con grcgation.
 Miss Rosa Tbitz of Fa!rview street and Rudolph Klampfcr or Fairview street. were married or sunday by Justice of the Peace Richard o. Schaefer.
 Mrs. John F. DiNonno of Frank lin Square has returned from 10 day trip 0 Philadelphia where she visited Mir, and Mrs. J. l., Scocco. former residents Of this city.
 Martha Chapter. o. F. S.. will in stall officers at the meeting to be held Thursday evening, Supper will be served a, 6:30 followed by tho
New Britain herald., 1930-01-07
RELIGIOUS VIEWS
 BAR PIANO MUSIC
Father Causes Row When
 Daughter Wishes to Play

Modernity and age-old custom clashed last night at 375 Broad street and the police were called to act in the role Of umpire.
 Tony kopiharzark is a deeply re- lgious man. He believes in observ- in all the regulations of the Rus sian Orthodox church. Therefore, when his daughter expressed a de- sire to play the piano last night he demurred. He reminded her that 1t was the eve of Christmas, accord ing to the Julian calendar, and that playing the piano would not be in keeping with the decorum required by the occasion. Crescendo.
 Grandpa Popiharzark was present and, having lived many years, he could see no harm in a simple tune on the pianoforte. But Pa Kopi- harzark was obdurate. He became angry when the older man assented to the girls wish and in a few min utes Pa and Grandpa went into a tangle. It is said that Grandpa vas treated rough and was pushed violently against wall. Fortissmo.
 This led to the summoning of the police but when Sergeant Stadler and Patrolman Hellberg had march, ed double time to the scene, the tu- mutt had subsided. Tony had gone to church to reflect on the inroads being made on established custom by the younger generation. But he had won moral victory-there was no piano music at the Kopiharzack home last evening. Pianissimo.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-07

meeting at T:5u o'clock.
 ANelrod's drugs, We deliver, call 10 -advt.
 Maxwell s, Kennedy of Kcnnedy's $ Auto Parts at +l5 East Main street is attending the automobile show in New York city.
 The installation Of officers Of the Ladies T. A. and B. society will be held Thursday evening at the Y. NJ. T. A, and B, hall at o'clock. 4 Dutch supper will be served.
 A IS year old boy has been turn ed over 10 the juvenile probation officer by Sergeant-elect r.. NJ. Kiely for theft Of neNspapers from Me BrtaTty's and Noyeck's drug stores on Stanley street.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-07

vas repaired only yesterday after noon, and was Catapulted over re- taining wall turning completely over it landed with it's wheels in the air. 20 feet below. Carroll craWled from the car unhurt.
 Yesterday morning. the Misses Katherine and Elizabeth Palomha of Waterbury narrowly missed ser 'ous injury when their automobile halted on the brink Of the retain ing wall, its front wheels in midair, after the steering apparatus on the machine had broken at the top or the hill.
 Both Carroll and the Palomba sisters were traveiing east
New Britain herald., 1930-01-07
TAFT WILL ENTER
 GARFIELD HOSPITAL
Chief Justice Then to Go South
 for Necessary Rest

Washington, Jan. ' tP-Forced by the recurrence of an old ailment and months of excessive activity, to devote his entire attention 10 his health, Chief Justice Taft arranged today to enter Garfield hospital for treatment to be followed by a period of rest in the south.
 Week in Hospital
 week at the hospital is expect ed to relieve his physical malady, a bladder complaint. Then he plans three or four weeks at Asheville. North Carolina, after which he will resume his work at the head of the nations judiciary.
 The chief justice underwent hos pital treatment last spring and then went to his summer home at Mur- ray Bay, Canada. Toward the close Of the season, he suffered q slight accident which served 10 aggravate a growing nervous weakness, but returning to Washington he flung himself zealously into his work.
 First he attended conference Of circuit judges Here and then he en- tered upon his own duties. attend. ing every session of the supreme court until 1t recessed in December.
 Cleveland Trip Fatiguing
 Last week. against the advice of his physicians, MT. Taft travelled to Cleveland for the funeral of his brother, Charles P. Taft and on his return went direct to his offices at the capitol from the station and spent several hours at work.
 In the past the bladder complaint has yielded satisfactorily to treat nent and his friends are confident that such will be the ease in this instance. They believe a few weeks in the south will be sufficient 10 restore his nervous system and en- able him to resume his official duties.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-07
Reed Furniture Plant
 In Bridgeport Burned

Bridgeport, Jan. (P-Fire early today damaged three buildings of the Penning Reed company on knoWlton street. Most of the reed and fiber furniture stored there was destroyed by fire and water. Con- nany officers estimated the loss at slO,00O.
 The blaze started In an old engine room in the center of the Penning group or buildings and was discov- cred by C. F. Penning. owner and president ot the company, who ar rived for work at 6;30 o'clock.
 The plant is located along the water front and Mir. Penning be- Neves that tramps who frequent that locality may have been respon- slble for starting the fire.