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Not Too Late to Instail a RUUD GASWATER HEATER A. A. MILLS Plumbing Heating Tinaing Phone 381 WOMAN TRIES TO GRAB BABY Mrs. Matters Accused of Assault as Mother Retains Child. Otiawa Aug ult a an unsuccessful attempt to obtain possession of four-year-old Katherine Ryan, who, as ‘‘Baby Irene,” was the central figure in a sensational trial in the fe 1 courts of Chicago three Dolly Ledgerwood cago, was in custody . Two Ottawa men, E. J. Oates and Michael J. Jennings, were arrested With Mrs. Matters and charged with | trespass. The baby’s mother was present when the alleged attempt to kidnap the lit girl took place at her grandmother’s home. Fearing an- itempt, the mother took the to hide her. HITCHCOUK WILL RUN. Denies He Is No Londer a Candidate for Attorney-Generalship, Boston, Aug. 8 Assi ieneral W H Hiteheoc atement yescerday in which he tically denied that he is no lo ndidate for ti tilican nomi- for sttornev-general. tement makes it plain (hat the ce of atto eneral should be filled by a lawyer and not a. poii- tician, in his op 8.—Charged with | CLASH. | Military Police Bar Service Men from Paris Dancing Club. Paris, Aug. 8.—The Army and Navy ih:nc clashed over the policy re; | ing the only American dancing club | in Paris. The Army, holding the place dangerous to the morals of sol- | liers, placed military policemen out- side to forbid Americans in uniform ! to enter. The club is in the Avenue, Montaigne, close to General Pershing’s , headquarters. A naval officer of high rank tried in Wednesday night and found - barred. He forced his way throughout the evening i ted that other naval men should permitted to enter. Now the authorities say they will place (heir own policemen in front of the place | to see thal their men are not inte fered with by the Army authorities. MORE PAY WAN Washington. Aug. Wilson was asked, in sented at the White to recornmend to ¢ of 30 per cent. in the wages of pc office and postal employes over t v to meet the high cost The letter was presented gation headed by I I . secretary of the American IFed- looking for him | him she levelled the revolver, which | she had concealed in the folds of her " dress, and fired point blank. The {vears. He recently returned from , the service he had been on friendly | PHYSICIAN SHOT AND KILLED BY WOMAN Dr. Henry Zimmerman Is Vietim of Street Tragedy in Springficld Yesterday Afternoon. springfield, Mass, Aug. 8.—Dwr ! Henry Zimmerman was fatally shot | vesterday afternoon by Miss J Zimmerman as he was walking al a street. He was rushed to the Merc hospital, but died on the way. Zimmerman is now closely i police ers to prevent her injuring h . She is in a dang ous condition bordering on collapse. | It is not known where Dr. Zimme man was going when shot, but the' police believe that Miss Zimmerman, who is not related to the doctor As soon as she shooting caused great excitement Repor m Mercy hospital show | that two bullets took effect. One ! lodged in the back and one in the shoulder. Dr. Zimmerman had been | in practice in this city for about five service, having held a commission in the Medical Corps. Prior to entering atio with the girl. Miss Zimmerman regained some of | her composure last evening. about how she met the doctor i day, she said she was walking on North street when she saw the doctor in an automobile with fwo women. She said that she called to him and that he alighted and went back to talk to her. She said she again asked him to keep his promise to marry her and when he refused she fired. Miss Zimmerman has been the sole support of her mother, sisters and | brothers, having conducted a general store. $10,000,000 JOB TO AID IDLE. Santiago Municipal Council Votes Big Construction Program. Santiago, Chile, Aug. A $10,000- 000 program of construction was decided upon yesterday by the muni- cipal council in order to give work to the unemployed and alleviate the social unrest that is considered a prime cause in the high cost of living The council voted to ask parliament for authority to issue treasury notes to cover the cost of the program, which includes railway work, bridges, schools and other buildings. ». everAgain At Shis Price! All Our 36 Qewark ' White Washable Kid Boots JorWomen &Misses 385 . Almost 72 Off We Needn’t Tell You That This Is a Wonderful Bargain Opportunity ! You will KNOW the minute you feel, examine, try-on these famous NEWARK white washable kid boots for Women and Misses. This opportunity may never come again. 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GET 'EM NOW! ‘ L $40.00 and $42.50 $35.00 and $37.50 I $25.00 and $27.50 | KUPPENHEI- KUPPENHEI- CONNORS- MER BRAND $34_5fi MER BRAND 329 fil?SILTLSORAN SUITS SUITS $2] .50| $45.00 and $47.50 $39.90 PALM BEACH SUITS USSR | $30.00 and $50.00 and $52.50 ELK Y KUPPENHEI- ELK BRAND $z4 50 MER BRAND 339 50 BRAND ’ SUITS L SUITS SIS 1Y SPECIAL A limited number of “Kool Beautiful, cool, summery fa- Cloth” Suits. Just the thing brics in Sand, Silver Grey for this warm weather. $I ] 50 - Worth $16.50. Special .... - Fine Furnishings Reduced, Also $1 '45 STRAW HATS SHIRTS Soft Cuff Negligee, Stripes, Check and pain color. Values $2.00 and $2.50 Leghorn and Panamas. Val- $3.85 ues to $6.00 UNDERWEAR Soisettes, Lisle, Mesh, Ma- dras, Nainsook. Value $2.50 UNDERWEAR Soisette, Nainsook Striped, Madras and Lisle. Athletic $1.29 Connors-Halloran Co. “The Values and Service Will Get You” 248 Main St. New Britain ALSO BRIDGEPORT AND HARTFORD §145| R NOTICE NOTICE Our store closes Wednesday at 12:15 p. m. and Monday at 8 p. m. during Aug. We will accept LIBERTY BONDS in payment of merchandise. Please shop early NEW BRITAIN