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LUCK HAS LEADING PART IN AVIATION Piots Aduit Result is 75 Per Cent, Chance While in Air | Milwaukee, Wis, May 24. (By As sociated Press)——There probably s nothing in which luck plays so great & part as competitive aviation, for| despite the rapid strides in recent years navigating the air still is de pendent on so many most any pilot in figuring his chances in a race will frankly admit that the result is about ent dependent on the whims of the goddess of for- tune This is particularly true in balloon ing. wh not have the sams his | craft as an airplane pilot has and in the national balloon race which starts from here May 20 two pilots who are | afflicted with probably the toughe luck in aviation records will com- pete. They are J McKibhen and Bernard Von Hoffman, hoth of .\'c! Louis, for they lost the |-m‘rmmnna\‘ Gordon-Bennett balloon race at Brus- | sels last year just because the luck | goddess glanced the other way at a| critical moment. Luck put them in the | anomalous position of traveling farth- er than any other entry and yet los- | ing the race although it is a contest | for distance and not for speed. This| s the way Mr. McKibben tells it. | Story Of the Trip | “We left Brussels about 5:45 p. m.| September 18, 1921, under very un-| favorable conditions for a storm was | brewing and we were in the midst of a 30 mile-an-hour wind which carried us northwest and in two hours we were over Zeebrugge. The North Sea was crossed at an altitude of 4,500 feet, the English coast line being reached about 20 miles north of the Thames. “Shortly we passed over London. By sunrise we were in Northern| Wales and the Trish Sea was in sight. We dropped down very low and ask- ed where we were and how far it | was across the sea. The farmers | told us it was 100 miles—much to | our surprise—and we decided to tackle it, as our rate of speed at that tim would carry us over in five hours ——placing us in the neighborhood of Dublin. “About 8:30 a. m. we crossed the town of Aberswith, but the wind gradually died 'down and at 11:30 a. m. we were over Bardsley Island. We decided to land on this island, but while maneuvering we caught sight of another balloon to the south of us. Naturally we abandoned all plans for landing and decided not to try to come down until the other bag did. | We kept sailing along and at 4:30| p. m. we were only a mile from the Dublin shore—only a mile from sure victory in the world's greatest air race, for we were certain no other bag could have traveled that far. Could Not Get Ashore. “But there was no wind and we could not get into shore. We threw out all ballast, clothes, extras—every- thing, but still could not get over land. Slowly we were sinking, but it was into the sea, and that was where we landed. A ship picked us up one mile from shore and this disqualified us. “Imagine our disgust when we learned that the balloon we sighted when figuring on landing at Bardsley Island had landed there itseif and had won the race by so doing! Had we landed on the island we would have tied the winner! Had we had a mere puff of wind we would have reached Dublin and been an easy | winner. We traveled farther than anyone, but landing in the ocean dis- qualified us—that was a break of luck over which we had no control and that is why T say that luck is the biggest thing in a race of this kind.” Mr. McKibben has been in aviation | since 1910. Von Hoffman is of a bal; Jooning family, his brother, Albert, and his father being aeronauts. While a St. Louisan, he was born in Mil- | waukee. He had his first trip when only 10 years old and has flown in | many national and international | races, although probably the young- est pilot in the world. He and Mc- Kibben have separate entries in the race this year. NEW ASSO. FONCTIONS in, factors that al- e the navigator does control over Arbitration Society Will Aid Handling Disputes That ()rdmm'ilyi ‘Would be Threshed Out in Court. New York, May 24.-—The arbitra- | tion society of America formed here | recently to act as tribunal to decide | all controversies except criminal iand | divorce matters voluntarily brought before it and thus help expedite ac-| tions - cluttering up legal calendar: began to function today. The first| case brought before the society inAI volved a financial dispute growing out | of a partnership dealing in sheet metal. About $400 was involved. Plainville Homes For Sale Westwood Park section, a fine bungalow in A-1 shape with improve- ments, large lot, garage, ete., at less | than cost. Easy terms of payment. | Mt. View section, four good cot- tages. $2,500 and up. Broad St. section, desirable cottage | of 6 rooms, all improvements. $3,500 Large two family house with extra lot, heat, light, water, toilet and bath. Less than $6,000. A good buy. ‘Whiting St.. two cottages and a good two-family house. West end, fine ten room house, two acres good land and garage. | Dandy seven room cottage in ex- cellent condition, open stairway, re- ception hall, living room and dining room finished in oak. Modern bath room, large pantry, large lot, good and a five passenger six cylin- der auto. Price reasonable or would consider a small farm in exchange. Robert B. White Real Estate 259 Main St. | | | | | | ment goldfisit hatchery in the world. LADY ASf TO RESUME DUTIES After Visit to Native Land, She Will Pirst Meet Her Children and Then Attend Session of Commons, New York, May 24.-~Lady Astor started back home to her six children and her work {n the house of com- mons yesterday, smiling and viy us just as she was six week ago when she landed here for a visit to her native land The first thing she is going to do on arriving in England is to visit her children Among, the great number of boxes which she is taking home are toys worth $150 for her children Preceding Lady Astor up the Aquitania's ganeplank by only a mo- was Willlam Randolph Heart, whose name has been connected with ibernatorial aspiratiqns, but who e out for or Hylan, ‘When U'm running for office 1 don't run away,"” Lady Astor remark- ed greeting a group of reporters on | the deck “Are you going to try to put Hearst right with a little conversation during the voyvage?" she was asked. “Certainly not,” she replied, I.ady Astor spoke of her sadness in departing, and then remarked that the one discordant note in her visit had been the clamor of some who advo- cated deporting her as an undes OFFENDERS FREED President Aarding Grants Liberty to Three Wartime Offenders and $33.- 000 in Fines Becomes Void. Washington, May 24.—President Harding has commuted the sentences of Joseph G. Gordon, Albert W. Wehde and George P. Boehm, all of Chicago, convicted of wartime of- fenses & Gordon was one of the 97 persons convicted in Chicago in August, 1918, for their 1. W. W. activities and was sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment and a $20,000 fine, The fine has not been paid and becomes void by the commutation. Wehde and Boehm were convicted in October, 1917, for conspiring to foment revolution and uprisings in India against England, a friendly power. They received a sentence of three years and a fine of $13,000 each, the latter of which has not been carried out and becomes void with the commutation. Only six ounces of radium has been produced in the last 26 years Toledo, O., boasts of the largest ANNUAL GONVENTION FOR PRESBYTERIANS Great Work Has Been Done With So-Called Challenge Fund Des Moines, Ta., May 24 tian education holds the key to the civilization of the future,” was de- clared in the annual report of the Presbyterian General Board of Fdu- cation, presented today to the general assembly of the Presbyterian church in the United States of America, by the general secretary, Dr, Edgar I, Hill of New York. “This is the end of the second year of the Challenge Fund of the board for $35,000,000 to he raised in cight years,” Dir. Hill continued. “The first year produced $5,086,000, The past twelve months added more than $6,000,000, demonstrating beyond a doubt the value of a Challenge Fund in stimulating financial campaigns for education “Many students in Presbyterian colleges and cdhdidates for the min- istry would have been utterly unable to pursue their studies but for the board's financial aid, One young man was discovered so straitened that he was making a dinner of frozen apples in an orchard. Two sisters in one col- lege pay their board by kitchen work, but the board had to come to the vescue for their other expenses. Dur- ing the year 706 students preparing for full-time Christian service have been given scholarship aid. The aver- age amount of $1 83, totaling $97,- 310. Most of this was for minister- jal students. Rotary loans amounting to $28,425 were distributed among 176 students. From the soldiers and sailors fund $26,047 was allotted to 133 students. A total of 1,015 stu- dents thus received aid from the board to the amount of $151,781 Notwithstanding, 172 had to quit col- lege because of failing resources. larger funds are needed by the board ~"'Chris- OYSTERS Never better than Now HONISS’S 24-30 State Street Hartford Visit Our Dining Room A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY HOME ON STATE Large 12 room house. ROAD Large barn, poultry houses, garage for 4 cars, fruit of all kinds. Fine shade trees. Beautiful view. Price $6,500.00 H. J. FOIREN First and Second Mortgage Loans Negotiated Schultz & Costello Inc. 242 Main St. — FOR Several cottages at Belvidere. H. DAYTON 272 MAIN STREET Tel.—Office 141 on Ford .do your Station. NOW may save time and Elmer Automobile Company 22 MAIN STREET Prices low and your own terms. Tel. 24-4 SALE — A good | three-family, on Stanley strect, must be sold at once. HUMPHREY Open Saturday Evenings. Residence 1822-3 Cars. work in less time. money later. | (1)—Our mechanics are all trained Ford mechanics. They know how to repair Ford cars properly. (2)—We use only Genuine Ford Parts for replacements (3)—Our men with our special equipment and tools will (4)—Our organization is permanent and reliable—and we stand behind every repair job that leaves our Service (5)—Our prices conform to the Ford policy of the most value for the money. You will find them extremely moderate. (6)—We are interested in seeing you get the best possible service—for we know that satisfied Ford Owners help us sell more Ford Cars. Just read these six reasons again. Check them up—one by one—and see for yourself that each one means money saved or value received for you. Drive in any time. We will be glad to inspect your car. A little attention for this work. “Students enrollment in Presbyter- fan colleges has been larger than ever before." Enter Active Politics Houston, Texas, May 24.—Official entrance into politics of the interna- tional brotherhood of locomotive jire- men and enginemen as an organiza- tion which will co-operatc with other labor organizations, was embodied in a motlon passed unanimously today at the convention of the brotherhood. Political activity on the part of the brotherhood heretofore has been pro- hibited by the organization's laws. o \ Businessman Joins Crew Q Of Freight Steamship Panama, May 24.—Seeking a much needed change from the monotony of his daily occupations, Ralph M. ('hase, sald to be a New England bus: iness man, arrived in Balbao yester- day as a member of the crew of the freight steamship Thomas F. Beal Mr. Chase is a brother-in-law of John 0. Collins, chief of the bureau of sta- tistics of the canal zone government. Just a Few Left of our Mill Ends advertised last week. SUITS $42.00 with extra pair of Trousers. This is positively the biggest bargain ever of- fered in a tailored-to- your-measure suit. Don’t fail to take advantage. Ye London Shop Corner Main and Elm Joseph L. Scocco, Mgr. . Here are six reasons why you, as a Ford Ow;mr, will find it worth while to have the repair work on your car done at our Authorized Service Station:— NEW BRITAIN, CONN. The time to buy luggage to enjoy more than the usual found “among the missing” it a highly satisfactory one. Black Enamel Suit Cases 24-inch enamel Suit Cases with three shirred pockets, inside tapes, fig- ured cretonne lining and leather corners. Sale Fiber Grass Suit Cases 24-inch fiber Grass Suit Cases, waterproof with leather straps and corners; shirt pocket and fancy cre- tonne lining, brass fiard- e price . $3.98 Sale price Cowhide Suit Cases 24-inch brown cowhide Suit Cases, linen lined; shirt\pocket, inside straps, and umbrella strap; strong leather cor- $9 ‘85 ners. Price. . The largest range finder in the world is more than twice the size of any used during the war. —DRINK— Ayres’ Soda Water Call for it by name and get the best. For Sale at Your Grocer's Three Size Botiies—5-10-15¢ ——————————— CROWLEY BROS. INC. PAINTERS AND DECORATORS 267 Chapman Street TEL. 755-12 Estimates cheerfully given on all jobs C——————m— SPRING NEEDS SUPPLIED ‘We can supply you with the latest | thing in strollers and baby carriages |at a very attractive price. A complete stock of linoleums and floor ‘~verings. A. LIPMAN New and Secondhand Furniture 34 LAFAYETTE ST. Tel. 1329-8 You SAY ITS ) (NO;NO-ISAY HES AMENACE® e el couLDb ;THE OLD HOME TOWN . TEnks—B@S——'Suit Cases On the Sixth Floor is when this store holds a sale. Vacationists and June brides are interested in the lowered prices. Thousands of families are this year pla vacation, and as their luggage requirements are co; ingly extensive, we have concentrated on being in-A-1 shape for any demand that could be made on our trunk and bag stocks. If there's anything convenient or desirable to be is not impossible to secure it for you; our luggage service is Wardrobe Trunks And Others Important Sale of Hat Boxes Black enamel Hat Boxes, cretonne lined; two hat forms and shirred pgoket; heavy leather cormer and Saeprice ... $5.00 Sale price .. Boston Bags . Genuine Cowhide Boston Bags, cloth lined with pocket. Special l sale price ....... Traveling Bags 18 in. black grain Cow- hide Traveling Bags, sew- ed frame; sewed on cor- ners; leather lining and three pockets; inside lock cten.... $10.75 catch. .... Beacon Tires Have you secured your share of these tires? They’re standard qual- ity, backed by the Manu- facturers’ Standard Guarantee and ours. This sale ends Satur- day, May 27, and with it the opportunity to share the great savings. Sport Goods Dept. Fifth Floor Belber Wardrobe Trunks with lift top, seven hang- ers, laundry hags, shoe pockets, four drawers and extra deep hat box, cre- tonne lined $23 ‘69 Sale price Dreés Trunks 36-in. Neverbreak Dress Trunks, fiber covered and bound; two trays. Sale be..... $12.59 for s For Memorial Day Sixth Floor Steel Transplanting Trowels, 15¢. 4-qt. Galvanized Wa- tering Cans. Extra strong. Special, 85¢. Green Cemetery Vases 13c. Glass Cemetery Vases 22¢. NEW 6-ROOM BUNGALOW at pre-war price. The best bargain we have run across this year. Hot water heat, fireplace, garage, etc. Price $6,000. Worth $7,500. Phone us (728) For Details. The Home Banking & Realty Co. 86 WEST MAIN ST. Nice 6 room one f:dmily house on Wooster street. Lot 150x150 feet. Price reasonable. 2-Family house on Oak street with fine lot | for only $4,600. Grocery store for sale. Will trade for a house. CAMP REAL ESTATE CO. 272 Main Street Phone 343 Rooms 305-6 Bank Bldg. ———————— For Quick Returns Use Herald Classified Advts. BY STANLEY WITH‘NDS HIP POCKET ABLAZE PETE PERGAN MADE TWO TRIPS H THE LIVERY STABLE BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CATCH UP WITH HIM

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