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THE HARTFORD DAILY COURANT: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 192u. rftWrW early date. Because of the embargo niw prevailing the other buildings may be delayed. MM CURTIS 5 NEW BRITAIN HEW BRTIS Factory (iets More Land. Howard S- Hart has conveyed land on West Main street and adjoining th Hart ft Cooley Company, Inc.to Hart A Coolev Company.

Inc. The sue UBLIC TO THE I land ha, a frontage of 690 feet oo West Main street. Nora W. Roche ha, conveyed land and building, cn Market street to Catherine Fitzpatrlck. Everett G.

Huffman has transferred lone-half Interest in two parcela of land on Newington road to Catherine L. Fitzpatrlck. Most Popular Married Wo Quigley. The committee expects to hold its first meeting thia evening. Ma Appeala.

The members of the board of relief sat in session last evening in City Hall, but there were no claimants for reductions of the amounts levied by the assessors. On Vacation. Detective Sergeant Theodore Johnson of the police department is taking a few days" vacation. All members of the department must take the remaining days of their allotted vacation time before the end of the tical year, March 31. Sergeant Johnson will resume duty Monday of next week.

t'omplulna ef Coal Dealer. An unusual complaint was made to the police last night, and like many other complaints, it is one in which the police can take no action. The complainant said he ha, ordered and paid for coal and has a receipt for payment, but tne dealer will not deliver it because of the condition of the roads. go for amoai Morris Jackson has sold land and buildings on Washington street to Ellas Wohl. M.

J. Hano, and others have leased two floors containing twenty-three rooms on Church street to Angle La-Hocque and others for a term of two years at a monthly rental of $160. Die In New York. Word was received here yesterday of the death of Edward Wellins of No. 626 Arch street, which occurred Wednesday evening at tho Flower Hospital, New York.

He had been ill for several months. He Is survived by hi, wife and three children. M. J. Kenney is In New York to bring the body to this city for burial thl, afternoon In Beth Alom Cemetery.

Pisa Caaspalaa Tonlgfct Member, of Kosciusko Post, World War Veterans, are urged to attend the meeting of the post at 7:30 o'clock this evening at the Warsaw building on Broad street. The campaign for for a building, which will start Monday, February 16. will be planned. Injured At Factory. John Polczyk Is at New Britain General Hospital tor treatment to injuries about the head, received about 2:30 yesterday morning at the Stanley Works mill, when a heavy piece of metal fell on him.

He Is, on th night shift at the factory and was to end his night's work at 3:30. o'clock. n-v. G. M.

Mlssirian officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. lie. I Gala). alrs.

Felix Bay has transferred land and buildings on Verdun street to Mat-thw Bak. Dr. Henry T. Bray has sold land at the Olendale tract to Credera Bal-ducci. F.kk Crate Wallop" Lyceum.

Charley Bay In "The Lgg Crate Wallop" is now being shown at the l.vceum Theater and It is conceded to be Rav's best comedy. The action Is very quick and the story is well pictured. Clayton, the crystal reader. Is still the main vaudeville attraction. Two other first class acta are on the bill.

This morning Clayton will give an entertainment for women only. Far Near V.mot Hellef. A valentine social and entertainment will be held this evening at the Y. M. C.

A. by the Fellowship Club of theCenter Congregational Church for the purpose of raising funds for the Near Fast Relief Association. The Bell City Quartet will entertain and the music for dancing will be given bv Olcott's Jazz orchestra. niaek nod White Msll. A -black and white ball" will be given this evening at the Shuttle Meadow Club for the members.

This is the first of a special series of dancing parties to follow. Funerals, Funeral services for William Diehl were held yesterday forenoon at his home at No. 24 Cedar street, Rev, Samuel Sutcliffe officiating and the remains were taken to Staten Island, N. for burial. John J.

Jackson, C. J. Curry, J. L. Ward, N.

B. Ford, R. Lundell and Walter Meagley were pallbearers. The funeral of Mrs. Oscar Olson was held yesterday.

Services were held in Erwln Mortuary Chapel, Rv. Dr. S. G. Ohman officiating.

Burial wa In Fairview Cemetery. The funeral of Mrs. Charles E. McEnroe win be held this morning at St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Interment will be in St. Mary's New Catholic otise ommunity man Contest Was Dropped, He Finds. (Special to The Cournt.) NEW BRITAIN, Friday. Feb. 13.

Comptroller H. U. Curtis, to whom Mat jivcn the task of auditing- th report of welcome home celebration committee, baa completed bia work. Hia report to be presented at the council meeting next week will relate particularly to the carnival committee and la as follows: "In accordance with your resolution of December 17, 1919, 1 have the honor to report that the carnival committee of the welcome home celebration has turned over to me bills, contracts, vouchers, aa requested by said resolution; also that I have examined the same and submit herewith a statement of the transactions aa 1 rind them from the records of the carnival committee: Receipts: Carnival contests, Jl.105.17: shows, 15 per cent, on 110,000 and SO pvr cent, on (contract), concessions (contract), $423.80: sale of candy, also of soda, cash over, total, $7,439.27. Kxpenditures.

M. P. Leghorn, two rings, $75: Henry Morana. five rinirs, Monie Brothers, bicycle, $34; V. Ferrari, bicycle, John Boyle Company, printing alens, New Britain Record, printing.

$24; George Coleman incidentals, $2.30: New Britain Weekly, printing, J. W. Lynch, service. $100; Hellkvlsts. divlns act contract.

$277.40: O. V. Babcock, loop he loop, 475; Cohen candy. Bradley Smith, candv, S'orf Doerner, bill postlnir, $1S; Bailey Ice Company, Ice, $13.95: checkers, service. $102; Spring- Buckley, electrical wiring-, $30; Connecticut Light Power Company, bulbs and globes, $15.40: Dennison's parage auto hire, $40; New Britain police department, patrolmen.

$204.38: Jarrell express, cartage. New Britain Lumber Coal Company, material lr.i-'nk' Naushton'a soda soda, $126.90: Avery Soda SStTb c'houn. printing $37; O. V. Babcock.

labor takinc down booth, $12: Atchison, print W. Hknni. per sonal funds advances for billboard i90-50; expenses to New orU. three days. $40: envelopes and postage telephone, and advertisement.

$8.86: bill for dater. Hellkvistn Jtr.EV.nKir Plnch Company: SIS1 i-'ty of New Britain, $60; icecream, is i.h Jf GHHESEICIB $5,000 NEEDED FOR CHILDREN'S AID FUND The campaign for $25,000. New Brit-ain'a quota in the drive for $500,000 for the new home in Newington, to be erected by the Children's Aid Society, netted $19,820, according to announcement last night at the New Britain Club, where the workers and directors of the campaign, had supper, but as there are many subscriptions, of which the workers are sure, but which are delayed through sickness and the storm, it is confidently expected that the $5,000 needed to reach the goal, will be secured within the next few days. Every effort will be made to raise that amount. The subscription lists will be gone over again and checked up carefully and if It la found that there are people who would give, but whose names are not on the lists, the workers will be asked to take one or two names each, and endeavor to swell the fund by securing these subscriptions.

Honorary Chairman E. Allen Moore presided at the meeting last night and reports were presented, showing that up to yesterday, the amount raised was $15,166.26. which, with 84,632.68 subscribed during the day. brought the total up to $19,799.72. Curtis L.

Sheldon, who came in later, reported an additional subscription, making the total $19,820. Mr. Moore said he and others In charge of the campaign are pieaaed at the results. The worker, were greatly handicapped throughout the DIES JIT cemeterj', Funeral prayer, for Mrs. Anna K.

One Celestial Sings, Another is Pianist Good Acts on Bill noos were neid yesteroav afternoon, Rev. M. W. Gaudian officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery.

The funeral of Mrs. William Bucholz will be held this afternoon at 2:30. Rev. M. W.

Gaudian officiating at serv Under Auspices of Kosciusko Pol World War Veterans of New Britain Commencing Moo, Feb. 16, 1920 ices ai me nouse at no. ss Whiting street. Burial will be In Fairview Cemetery. Funeral services for Edward T5 Johnson were held yesterday at his home at No.

S25 Church street. Rev. campaign. Because of tne weather and the prevalence of sickness. Many people wno would nave oeen reached are sick, and the storm and bad going rnaae aouniy naru lor tne worKeis to make their canvass.

Leon A. Sprague. acting chairman, is sick and was unable to attend the meetine-. Mr. Moore also said that people out of town, to whoni pledge cards were If it be true that China 1, mould ing herself after America in statecraft and is also taking pattern from this country in music and dance, as wa, announced from the stags at the Palace Theater yesterday, D'Avig-neau's Celestial, hav learned their lesson well and In so doing provide a vaudeville number that is thoroughly American, even though it 1, Chinese.

There are two men and a woman in the act, one of the men being a finished piano player, the other male member having a rare voice remarkably without accent, and the woman filling In with American ideas of Jazz and shimmy dancing. Kennedy and Dinus open the bill with a singing and dancing number which they do well. Wallace Galvln provld.a soma old card and ring trick, but cleverly done, and one tunt was a laugh producer in which a small boy and eggs galore, produced from an empty hat, figured. Eggs sell for $1 a dozen and the audience is privileged to see three smashed at every performance. The three Kun-dles have a unique acrobatic and tight wire act.

and the Innls Brothers hand 77.76jtr$366.oVVidVoaMr.CHan3: manea, nave not responded, presumably because of the slowness of the mails caused by the storm, but these subscriptions will be received later, he said, and will help swell the total. William T. Wells of N'ewinztnn. unnaM called on to tell of the work done in Newington. He secured $190 and is w.n 'mbraclnir the vc ulmlued to ou at your December your December meeting sure of $200 additional.

It is expected that a totaj of $710 will be subscribed In Newington. Mr. Wells said Ur 1 "mo i- r. n. if.

unman omciated. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. Iteerultlng Here. Sergeant Butkovich of the Forty-third Infantry, is here recruiting for that regiment. The government has assigned the territory of Connecticut to the Forty-third and all enlisting for the Infantry will Join It at headquarters at Camp Lee.

Virginia. Soelal Tonight. The Baraca and Thllathea Classes of Trinity Methodist Church will hold a valentine social this evening at th. church. There will be an auction of lunch boxes.

Her. Mr. Stelnhoff Glrea Leave. Rev. N.

H. Harriman, formerly pastor of the People's Church of Christ, will occupy his former pulpit n.xt Sunday. Rev. Mr. Stelnhoff.

the pastor has been granted an indefinite leave of absence on account of 111 health. Alterations Begin. The alterations in the Interior of the Booth Block have been started. J.hrn..D' Company has the carpentry contract: Parker O'Connor the heating; and Spring Euck-ley the electrical contract. The changes mean the passing of Booth wall as a place of entertainment Fox The picture attraction this after urman public, oerore u.

Gaffney, notary and is part of the record, oYtha mittee. ne wore rnoner Boots making his canvas, and the going was slow, interfering greatly with the work. Mrs. Hare of Maple Hill turned In $529, Which excellent, considering com- 'Regardinr the audit of these transactions, the writer desire, to ay that the matter should have oeen Vm" rlLy.ttT -lbratlon so that hv be" 'u'ly ned and basis established for the the condition, under which the work was done. Mis, Elizabeth Leghorn turned in $100.

We Must It is expected that the mail, will bring a number bf nrwl anH- $50,000 over a good line of comedy in their part of a vaudeville performance. There is not one poor number on the bill. Douglas Fairbanks Is the star tn the feature picture, "When the Clouds Roll Rv." When "Doug" aooears in aise i here has men some controvsrxv seriptlona during the coming few day, and the checking over of the subscription list, is expected to show the absence of a number of good prospects, who were omitted when jim rererence to the transactions of he committee relative to the conduct the contests and the m.nr,,. a picture it Is guarantee enough that Jfertninlng the Income from the t. at hf, In view th.

it is worm wane and wnue this particular picture is something a bit different for t'he popular film star, he makes it worth while. Fairbanks always injects plenty of acrobatics in his oletures. and he Is especially ca ine campaign waa laid sout Mr. Moore asked the workers to assist by doing a little additional work in the form of canvassing for the subscription, of those who hv. not i.s invesiigarea the tni Itr.r vz lis nej ri.in.j -r- s- noon and evening at Fox's Theater will be William Russell, a plcturlra-tion of the famous novel, 'Six Feet our." irrtrv th.

-k. yet been In the matter, and from these various sources. It is hoped that the $26,000 mark will be overreached. New Britain held up her end, as usual. In this campaign.

Few cities In the state ever outdo New Britain in money drives and whiln th ai, Ln. The picture holds rlo ininn throughout. Pearl XVhilc r.i.- picture a Mutt and Jeff cartoon and a btinshtne comedv are also offered pable of so doing in "When the Clouds Roll By" because he fortifies himself with onions, Welsh rarebit and mince pie at an evening meal which Is a nightmare producer, and of course acrobatic. Pathe weekly gave realistic scenes of the blizzard in New York and the high tides along tho New Jersey coast, and the return of General Jack Pershing to the Mexican border. All performances yesterday were well attended by holiday audiences.

and the storm were great handicaps everyone connected with the drive is pieasea ai me amount ratted, and looks for the mark tQ be reached within a few days. In order that New Britain's naat also1" vaudeville are offered Board of Finance ironlght. The hoard of finance and taxation will meet this evening In city hall to htar a report from its sub-committee relative to the proposed appropriation allowances. The general expectations are that the reports provide allowances that will ll fnr record will be upheld in this very noble work the committees will rer. The purpose of this campaign is to raise money to finance a Community Clubhouse in the northwestern section of New Britain, for the benefit of the public.

Membership in this organization is open to veterans of all wars and all young men over 16 years of age. This organization offers to its members physical, educational and social advantages. tax rate of 28 mills. There may be a severe until the goal is reached. The canvassers who were present reported that the gifts and pledges for the day amounted to $5,000.

It was expected that if the fund waa fully subscribed that the campaign would end last night. Since it is 20 per cent, below the committee will carry on a while longer. Because of the few minor changes In items, but as a whole it is believed that the re port Of the SUb-committe. nill h. severe weamer conditions there are many who have not been solicited anil approved The procedure after the adoption of the board of finance and taxation is publication on Monday and presentation to the council on Wednesday night.

By the terms of the charter the council has to met every evening thereafter until the MAINTENANCE MEN WANT "SQUARE DEAL" Will Mates to Aey Fair Proposition Wilson Has to Offer. Detroit. Feb. 12 Any "fair proposition" put forward by President Wilson the railway wage controversy will receive the serious consideration of the officers of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way and Tallway shop laborers. It was announced at headquartere here tonight.

The statement was also attributed to President Allen E. Barker, that a more conciliatory attitude would be adopted with President Wilson if the President re-opened negotiations with tha maintenance of way men, who have been ordered on strike next Tuesday. "We will try to do th. right thing, as we always have, with the President." Mr. Barker said.

"If he puts forward any fair proposition we will accept it. We only ask a square deal." council settles on the tax to be recommended to the city meeting, which several have promised to send in checks but have not done ao as yet. Those who have made such promise, are urged to attend to it at once. Those who have not been approached can make their gifts without going through the ordeal of approach. Contributions and pledges should be sent to Curtis L.

Sheldon, treasurer. Failure to attend to this might be a con tributlng factor to keeping some deserving child from being saved from ui prooaoiy iouow soon afterward. Kb (her and Son Week. The Y. M.

C. A. will have its an nual observeance of Father and Son week starting February 19. Dr. F.

N. Seerly of Boston will be the opening speaker and the speaker on the Friday evening following will be A. Ray pettey. a social welfare worker from New York. meiong neipiessness.

The institution in Newington Is taxed to its capacity and there sr. EDUCATIONAL Reading: Rooms Lectures Americanization PHYSICAL Swimming: Pool Shower Baths Gymnasium SOCIAL Entertainments Billiards and Pool Bowling: Alleys 1.25 Per Hoar for Shorrlera. In order to secure the laborers nec essary to remove the snow In the lo cal freight yard payments at the rate or i.z is D.ing made to those who are taken ott. The freight problem here Is serious. forty-five children waiting for This is due to limited accommodations and the means for the maintenance of the home.

The object in the fund now p.ing raised to open the door to these children and as many more, keeping them safely In fireproof buildings and giving them good wholesome food. Large sum, are required for new building and maintenance and since it is a place that is open to the needy from all part, of Connecticut there should be a general response to the urgent appeal. The workers who have had an opportunity to make a close study of the work attempted and also the amazing success attained have given Rabbi Wlae Coming. Rabhl Stephen Wise, founder of the Free Synagogue In New York, will be the ifpeaker at a meeting February 19. when the local campaign for niai cnecKers were em- Poyed at all or the show, who rV-Sr rV -ommi the Zi ty the record kept of th contests.

was SLn.eJ? ht. mst popular married woman contest was dropped and the nRS returned to the Porter ompany; that the difference between the printed ballot and the official tal-lv sheet embraclnir other contests, is due to the fact that many free bal- terest, but the prize, were awarded accordance with amount of money actually receWed for the votes of each contestthat is th contestant hav-. 'raWit amount of money paid for ticket, received flmt prize, and the second largest amount the second prire; that the homely man contest were chess rlnirs and were so advertised in the papers and in the store windows; that all other prizes were valuable, as may be seen from the prices paid and shown in the detailed statement above; that the cash accounts were balanced each night and th money turned over to the bank each day. and that the amounts reported to have been received and turned over each day agree with the entries of deposits on the bank books. Military Ball Brilliant Event.

The military ball last evening at the state armory on Arch street under the auspice, of Eddy-Glover Post, American Legion, was one of the most brilliant event, of the season. There was a very large attendance. The concert program was enjoved. after which dancing was "indulged In until 3 o'clock this morning. The band and an orchestra alternated.

The dance program was made up of twenty-two numbers. The hall was rery prettily decorated. A full ceiling' concealed the rafter, of the drill shed and the side-walla were concealed by bunting. The national color, are effectively draped. The boxes were arranged about the sides of the hall.

The proceed, of the affair will be applied to a fund for the erection of a substantial memorial to the men who were In the service. The present idea is to have a useful memorial building. Rct. Frederick Wilson Here. The committee appointed to secure a pastor at the Kmmanuel Gospel Church, to succeed the late M.

W. Anderson, has not extended a call aa yet and a permanent pastor may not be secured for some time. Next Sunday. Rev. Frederick Wilson of Brooklyn.

N. will be In charge of services. He has been here on three successive Sundays and created a favorable Impression. Banqoet and Dance. A pleasant evening waa passed at the Elks' Club last evening by office employees of the Traut nine Manufacturing Company and their friends, who were guests of the company at a banquet and dance.

Th. party lasted tintil a late hour, and was thoroughly enjoyed. Adopt War ame. New Britain has a new street to be known as Verdun street. It Is regarded as a forerunner of similar names adopted from places made famous bv the war.

Verdun street Is well named at the present time, the snow drifts making It Impossible to pass. It is reported that It is a pocket street" so that under pleasant condition, vebiclea cannot pas, through. Handle Pemalea Kand. At the January meeting of the common council the appointment of a committee to consider plan, for the management of the'widows" pension fund was recommended by the tvard of charity commissioners and accordance with the resolution Al-termen Curtis and Richards, and Councilmen Kerwin. Startler and LalU)'.

were appointed by Mayor rnnas ror ne restoration or tne Jewish homeland in Palestine will be launched. Rabbi Wise has been heard Commencing Monday, February 16th, we will conduct a house-to-house canvass. Give your donation to canvassers or cut out pledge card on this page and mail to John C. Coomis, Treasurer, Commercial Trust Company, New Britain. here on previous occasions and is ap ercurruusiy, iuii.v appreciating the excellence of the cause.

preciated as a public orator. Missionary Meeting. The Woman's Foreign Missionary ntlnnal Highway. At the common council meeting Wednesday evening Councilman Society of the South Congregational Church will hold an Important meeting this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the church parlor. A large attendance George B.

A. Baker introduced a res olution asking L'nlted States Senator George F. McLean to support the bill for the construction and maintenance of a national hiirliwav. Connecticut territory. It was tabled PLEDGE CARD inr consineration and action at the nwi meeting.

is desired. "Miracle Mia" Falser. "The Miracle Man," now being shown at the Falace Theater is proving the greatest picture magnet that has come to the city in a long time. The story is very interesting and is rrett'ly photographed. The vaudeville is headed by Dottie Claire and the tettifoal minstrels, a company of "iKht prelty performers.

Connect t'p Hose. Assistant Fire Chief Wtlllam J. advises as a precautionary meas OFFICE BUILDING FOR ANN STREET The construction of an eight-story office building is proposed by William Helmovitch on the land now occupied hy a two-story structure at Nos. 4ft-44 Ann street. This building, according, to the will cost about $600,000 to build and the property which it is to occupy recently cost Mr.

Helmovitch $460,000. The building will have a frontage of seventy-two feet on Ann street and will extend ninety feet back from the street In addition to thl, work the adjoining building, occupied by the chamber of commerce, is to be altered to add an extra story above its present top floor. This will call for the alteration of the present loft of the building. "NEW HAVEN" MEN WILL OBEY STRIKE ORDER Boston, Feb. 12.

Employees of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad who are members of the local branch of the United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees and Railway shop laborers, at a meeting tonight voted unanimously to obey the order of Grand President Barker calling a strike for. next Tuesday morning. ARIZONA 31ST STATE TO RATIFY SUFFRAGE Phoenix, Fob. 13. Ratification of the woman suffrage amendment by the Arizona Legislature was completed tonight when the Senate adopted the ratifying resolution.

Arizona is the thirty-first state to ratify the amendment. Miss Laura Cheney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howell Cheney of South Manchester, has been elected president of the freshman rlass at Vassar College at Poughkeepsle, N. T.

Kosciusko Post, World War Veterans, of New Britain, Conn. CAMPAIGN for COMMUNITY CLUB HOUSE Commencing February 16, 1920. I (or we) agree to contribute dollars on or before May 1, 1920. SCHOOL BOARD TO ure that property owners having garden hose and a cellar connection to connect up the hose for use in case of an emergency. This Is particularly desirable on those streets which have not yet been opened up to traffic- Such a hose if properly used In the early stage of a fire will prevent a big hre.

The horse auxiliary Is still being held at Are stations because in many sec GET CARMODY PLACE The tchool board will not have to resort to condemnation proceedings to acquire the Carmody property, which is wanted for a new school site in the northern part, of the city. AH Name the heirs, with one exception, have quit claimrd interest to the city. The one heir who has not yet signed Is a minor uoo authority must be obtained Street Address City or Town Make checks payable to John C. Loomis, Treasurer, Trust Company, New Britain, Conn. through the probate court and that action tc now pending The tract to be taken over Includes all Instead of tions or me cny tne use of motor apparatus would be out of the question.

At a fire of Black Hock avenue a few nights ago a garden hose was effectively used. ltror Abatement Claims. The mayor and aldermen, composing the committee of the council baring authority on the abatement of taxes, met last evening witn Tax Collector Bernadotte Loom is and listened to the claims of several parties for abatements of amount, assessed against them. George M. Myereft.

George M. Mycroft, 5-ytars-old eon of Fireman and Mrs. George M. Mycroft. died last evening at his parents" home at No.

769 Last street, following a short illness. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 part as originally contemplated, and the price is approximately $30,000. of the land will be devoted to playground usage. It wa, not a small task to negotiate all the details and that it was done without recourse to court proceedings reflects the success of the efiorts of the school accommodations committee. The schoi board one of the tn new portable schools purchased some tirm ayo at Ithaca.

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