New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 19, 1925, Page 11

CODLIDGE GIVES " REPORT BACKNG Supors Newal Bil Feviing " Ships e Aol [ * Washitigton, Keb, 19%—~Definite ac- cuptance by President Coolidge after' careful inquiry of the navy depart- went theory that /air ‘powes cav Inever! supercede battleship suprem- ucy at sea Is implied, if not statéd, in his announced’ $30,000,000 naval construction program for the pres- [ent and ensuing figcal year, now be- fore congress. - - This was disclosed in the publica- tion today of the report of the navy general board acting as a speclal hoard of inguiry by the president’s iirection ofi, the ‘rélative military vhlue of aireraft submarines and bat- Weshipes, along with a statement by @ executive showing. the basis of he dpproprintion recommendations has forwarded.to congress. While e president made nd. direct refer- ence, to the board’s findings, his [statement shows acceptance in prin- ciple but on a modificd scale of the ioard's recommendations as to the priority and nature of new con- [struction for tHe navy. Where the hoard recommended buflding *“witlout delay” the eight 10,000 ton cruisers already luthur-l "sed the president reduced this to | two: ships to be started at once, . | As fiith in priority the board sub- | mitted the following recommenda- | tion for which no provision s fourd | in the president’s program: | “That'a progressive and adequate | iirplanc bullding program be au- thorized to insure to the fleet a [complete outfit of up<to-date planes, | with 50 per cent replacements in re- [serve, as well as the necessary train- | ing planes, at a total expenditure | for the first year of 20 million dol- | lars.” \ Program Before Congress The program before congress also proposes no step to carry out the hoard's sixth recommendation for laying dowa in 1927 of the three feet submarines already authorized, while for the seventh, proposing au- (horization and building | “without innecessary delay” of a 23,000 ten ndditional aireraft carrier, the presi- [dent substituted a provision® to start lwork on the group of gunboats al- rcady authorized for patrol work on ‘hinese rivers, 3 In- his statement, the prlflde’nt | ——— | Claims Indigestion sald he aid not feel that the expedi- tures recommended by the board were warranted “at the present fime.” p The board heard, 76 witnesses In its three months' study of the sub- Jjeet, Including not enly' army and navy officers ‘of all _ranks and branches of the serviee, but civilian sclentists, alrcraft manufacturers and many others, Goes Into Detalis Golng extonsively Into every aspect of the alrcraft vs, battieship prob- lem, the repert included detalled in- formation as to bombing expetriments since the war culminati in the |tests that preceded the sinking of the pull of the uncompleted battle- ship Washington. “From that data the baard reduced {ts conclusion that future hattleships could be made secure against attack from the air, In thag conclusion alse the board had the agreed testfmony. of sclen- tista that the definite maximum lim- itations size of airplanes was es- tablished by, physical laws not to be avaded ‘shott of new and startling discoverles. ; Theffe limffations, the board pelnted out, ran against pro- posals by Major General Patrick, chiéf of the army airyservice, that an inciease In the size of hombs to 4,000 pounds would be necessary in view ofith¢ Washington experiments, Tn taking issue also with the in- ference drawn from _protographs showing homb damage to naval ships, whicli"have played a part in the present congressional aircraft inquiries, the board sald: Still ¥s Powerful “The huge structure'that s bullt above and around the armor and which gives us our visual impression of a battleship can all be demolished and we still have the primary at- tributes for which she was designed ~—stilldn existence and still capable of con}h\ulng the battle x x x the hoard dwells upon these points be- cause phogographs have heen pub- lished 'wNich show the fearful wreckage wrought by bombs drop- ped on battleships and which leave in the minds of the public the im- pression that the ship is a helpless hulk as a ‘consequence of the bom- | bardment.” County Optometrists Hold Meeting Here “The Whole trend of optometry is toward increased accuracy,” R. M Peckham of Waterbury said at the meeting of "o Hartford County Op- tometr reiation in the Bur- ritt ho: wht. Wonderful ad- vances ‘n made in the last few y¢ ided, and experts no longey. lack of knowledge, force | ) wear wrong lenses. . 1 had only one eye, we ¢ in the business,” he told , and went on to state ithat the finest refinement of lenses imagipable. is not too much. He credited the- lens manufacturers with trying to make this plain, but Easy to Get Rid of said that optometrists were slow to l NEW PRITAIN DAILY HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1925. SPANISH WAR VETS REMEMBER MAINE Observe Anniiemry 0f Sinking of Battleship at Havana Urging members of the United Spanish War veterans to ‘'keep the name of the organization before the people, Department Senlor Vice- Commander Frank 1. Shea of Hart« ford delivered an interesting address last night at the exercises at” the state armory held by A, G, Ham- 'mond camp of this city in memory of the men who died when the bat- tleship “Maine” was blown up in Havana harbor 27 years ago. Mr, Shea said that the incident must be kept alive in the hearts of the American people if the Spanish to continue, It is not an organiza- membership of 5,000,000 and the members must do the best they can to kyap the memory of the Spanish of the country did at that time before the United States as a people. “If ed,” stated Mr. Shea. sions asked by the veterans of the war. He sald that the men don't want anything for themselves from the government asked for anything. increase would be for the widows of veterans and for the members of the organization wio are down and out, broken in health and barely able to scrape up‘a living for themselves, Expects Defeat of Bill | Heo said that it is highly improb- {able that the pension bill now be- | tore congress will go through, “It's |too bad that we can’t tell the peoplc in Washingten just how we feel .about that,”” he said. He said that ,he will urge, at a meeting of the {Hartford post tomorrow night,*that {a letter be sent to President Cool- {idge, expressing the opinion of the {artford members of the organiza on, and indirectly the opinion of lall members. “I want economy ip the United States just as mych at the president does, sald Mr. Shea “but T want a aquare deal, too.” He traced in an interesting man ner the history of the Spanish War and told many details in connection (with the preparations for departure for the front, } should observe the anniversary of the sinking of the Maine,”” he said. “Tt is the one thing that will keep us alive, Camp Commissioner William Mas. sey of this eity introduced the sp ers, there being several in addition to the vice-commander. All pointed to the fact that the anniversary WAt veterans, as an organization is | nient President of the Ladies' Auxil. lary Mrs. Afinle Walker of this clty; W. J. Rawlings and Mrs. [Flelds, president of the Ladies' Auxillary of Waterbury, Each speaker gave a brief talk, the entire program belng of an informal nature. There was a large attend- ance, about 20 members of the Wat. erbury camp and ladies' auxillaries being present as guests, After the exerclses refreshments were-served, The American drug trade attain. ed a total value of $800,000,000 in 1924, tion, he said, that can command a | “Every camp in this department | ‘War and the story of what the youth | {we don't do this, we will be crush. § He spoke of the increase in pen- ' and have never The pension | Naval Aviator Burned To Death in Accident Yuma, Ariz, Feb, 19.~Lieutenant W, 8. Garrett, of the United States navy aircraft station at San Diego, wag burned to death here at moon yesterday when the plane which he was plloting sideswiped on the edge of the fiefd and crashed to . earth from an eloyation of 100 feet. The machine burst into flames, incinerat- |ing the body of Garrett and severely hurnlng Observer Mechanie J. Funk. Funk was rushed to the hospital five . miles away for treatment. and physiclans say that he has a chance |to recover, The machine piloted by Lieutens ant Garrett was one of six that soared over tho city shortly before the accident. The squadron was on a survey and photographic flight from the San Diego stution. AIDS SHIPBUILDERS German Government To Allow Cred- it of 50 Per Cent of Cost, government will make avallable | credits equal to 50 percent of the i | Hamburg, Feb, 19.—To stimulate | German shipbullding, the German | price agreed upon between the ship owners and the builders. This step is taken because the ship construc- tion companies have no ready cash to advance to their workers, and the ship owners are likewise suffer- ing from a scarcity of capital, | —— i New Haven Fire Loss Approaches a Million New Yaven, Feb, 19,~The actual fire loss to property owners and citizens of New Haven during the year 1924 amounted to $4,275,000 it is learned from the annual report of the fire department flled with the MODEL HOME GROUPS Distinctive - Inexpensive - Comfortable If you are seeking individuality in your home furnishing scheme—if you wish something that is just a little different, and yet, wish to combine comfort and economy, you will find this store is your logical shopping place. The more coms parisons you make, the most decided will be your view. ) i A small apartment can be made into the coziest kind of a home nest provided you assem | cost, Fuller’s way, is surprisingly little. These few examples are illustrative. . . | One thing you can remember, that accompanying every price, no matter how low, you are guaranteed satisfaction. Our reputation hasn’t heen earned in a day, nor with one achievement—we have been serving the Hartford publie for over half a century, with strict adherence to the policy of honest merchandising. It is RIGHT if it comes from mayor, The total loss due to fires was placed at $066,981.80, The in= surance pald on these losses amounts ed to $961,606.30, The fire departs ment responded to 1,425 fire alarms during the year, Charley’s Aunt From Brazil, where the nn?l come from, is on her way to New DBritain, C. C. FULLER COMPANY 40-56 Ford Street, Hartford A Good Place to Trade ble the rigflt pieces—and the < Pepsin s hest_ When Com. |1earn it. He gave several formulas Fuller’s in price and quality. i ‘hined. with Menthol and Other Good Invigorators and in Liquid Form, Axelrod’s Pharmacy Guaran- tees It and Is Dispensing It ™ to Many Stomach Sufferers You can be so distressed with gas and fullness and bloating that you think your heart is golng to stop béating. Your stomack vd that your b Py, You think perhaps you are suffo- cating. You are dizzy and pray for quick relief—what's to be doi Just one dessert spoonfyl of Dares Mentha Pepsin and in ten minutes the gas disappears, the pressing on ihe heart ceases and you can breathe deop and naturally. On! hat blessed relief; but why not get rid of such attacks altogeth- Why have chronic indigestion at may be sp distend- athing is short and With this wonderful medigine you can banish indigestion or dyspepsia, catarrh of stomach or any abnormal condition that keeps the stomach in constant rebellion and one bottle will prove it. And how happy you will be when vour stomach i8 as good as new for then dizziness, nervousness, &leeples- ness, headache, dull eyes and other iiments caused by a disordered slomach will disappear and you will be your old happy, contented self ugain. Axelrod’s Pharmacy and cvery regular pharmacist guprantees ona bottle of Dare's Mentha Pepsin Lo show the way to stomach comfort, |for_increased aceuracy’ and easy | ways of remembering them, illustra- |ting his point on the blackboard and {by means of charts. . The day is ,coming he prophasied, when every- {body will.be wearing bi-focal glasses At the conclusion of his talkk he was accorded a rising vote of thanks. There were 26 present at the meeting, which was preceded by a supper. Arrangements were in charge of Harold 1. Reddell, vice- president of the association. Th next meeting will be held at the City club in Hartford about March 24, Announcement was made of the con- vention of the New England Coun- | cil of Optometrists to be held Boston on March 23, 24 and 25. in «LUCKY BARBLR Most Popluar Shop In London One Prince Of Wales Visits, London, Feb. 19.—The most pop- ular bequty shop in London just row among fashionable young wo- men who have their bobbed hair trimmed every week or go is a Cur- zon street establishmgnt patronized by the Prince of Wdles, Lord Las- celles, son-in-law of the king, and all the younger members of the roy- al family. ‘While the king himself is attend- ed by the royal barber at Bucking- hamPalace, or at ndringham and Balmoral or wherever he goes, it has long been customary for the Prince of Wales and his brothers to patronize one of the town shops to which place they go when their hair needs trimming and await their turn of “next” the same as all the other patrons. S Is Guaranteer § to Hatch Every | i should be ohserved. l Other speakers on the program | were Department Commander Theo- dore Johnson of this city: Depart- | ment Treasurer of the Ladics® Aux- | iliary Mrs. Laure Dutton.of Water- | bury: Commander #on of E. H. Tiscum camp, Water- bury: Department Adjutant W. W. Bullen of this city; Past Depart- Rub o2 Musterole | . Musterole is casy to apply and it gets | in its good work right away. Often it | preventsa cold from turning into “flu” or pneumonia. Just apply Musterole work of grandmother’s mustard plaster without the blister. made of oil of mustard and other home | simples. It is recommended by many octorsand nurses. Try Musteroie for sore throat, cold on the chest, rheuma- tism, lumbago, pleurisy, stiff neck, bron- nins and aches of the back and joints, | sprains, sore muscles, bruises, chilblains, | frosted feet—colds of all sorts. To Mothers: Musterole is also made in milder form for babies and small chiidren. Ask for Children’s Musterole. 35¢ and 65¢, jars and tubes; hos- pital size, $3.00. Better than @ mustard plaster One Room and Kitchenette njamin John- | When You Catch Cold § with the fingers. It does all the good | Musterole is a clean, white ointment, i itis, asthma, neuralgia, congestion, | § Apartment, $206.50 Combination Living Room, Bed- room and Dining Room Foster Coil Spring Day Bed, up- holstered in pretty cretonne, re- duced from $56 to ............$ 45.00 A fine bed, lounge and settee combined—that is comfortable. Mahogany finished, upholstered seat chairs reduced from $26.75 2 Small Windsor Chairs ......... Large Mahogany Gateleg Table reduced from $25 to 5 Fine Console Chest, reduced from D00 L0 e e S Polychrome Mirror, reduced from $10 to Axminrster Rug, 9x12 feet, re- duced from $31.50 to . * TOTAL $190.90 The Kitchenette Unfinished Drovp Leaf Table, re- duced from $11.25 tor i 2 Unfinished Breakfast Chairs .. Congoleum Rug, 3x6 ft. ......... TOTAL $ Total For Two Rooms $206.50 22,75 11.90 21.00 9.50 3. 4 - Poster Red Fine, Mahogany SPECIAL CUSTOM-MADE MohairDavenport $135 Beautifully tailored, with high grade construc- tion underneath where the value will ultimately show in the wear it gives. High grade mohair in plain or figured taupe shades. OUR GREAT SEMI-A A 3-Room Home Attractively ] Furnished for $395.00 The Bedroom Complete Syite*'in mahogany finish, con- sisting of Dresser, Dressing Table, tull size Bed, good spring, pure cotton mattress, 2 pillows and chair. Re- duced from $142.75 to tug 2 Mottled Axminstérs, 27x54-in. 6.70 TOTAL $125.20 The Living Room and Dining | Room Combined special at ... OB The Chance To Save Is Here FURNITURE xd RUG SALE PRESENTS GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES EVERYTHING IS MARKED DOWN and any item can he bought at the lowest marked down figures with the privilege of an Gas Range, 2 White Chairs Cane Panelled Rocker, Neponset Rug, 6x9 ft. Overstuffed, Taupe Velour Davenport, ..$ 90.00 reduced from The Kitchen 3-Burner Glenwood with Porcelain Table, reduced from $12 to .. o e TOTAL § 53.90 Total for 3 Rooms $395.00 Folding, Leatherette Top, Hatchable Egg Reduced from $15 »$36.00 Card Table Special at = $1 98 De Luxe 4 Room Apariment, Complete $855.50 . o o O 1) In Strictly High Grade Furnishings The Dinirs Room The 9-Piece Walnut la Dining Suite distinctive design, con- sisting of Buffet, Exten- sion Table, Setver and 6 Dining Chairs with uine leather ses Extended Payment Account These liberal terms will enable vou to easily meet the payments from your income. Now on Display In Our Agricultural Store . ¢ ‘ Fobes ‘ It The Living Room Moe,s New lnc ubators 3-piece Qual Overstuffed Taupe Mohair Davenport INCUBATOR FOR LESS MONEY The Kitchen Glenwood, Three-Burner Gas Ran .$30.00 Bedroom hogany Suite, o of Dresser, full Vanity Dres Table Bow-end Bed, Na- Spring, good and one from $177.50 American Suite s waigras SERSO0 Yoo of Mahogany Library Table, . reduced from $15 to Gov. Bradford Chair, duced from §18 to ; Table Lamp, silk shade, =0 | palychrome base. reduced duced Bom e 250 Eggs «iecnesienes from $24.50 to uged fron Complete With Thermometer, Egg Tester and Instructions 9x12 ft. Good Axminster 811x101, Ax RACKLIFFE BROS. Toc. | [0-msis s "RILSATED o L0 y PARK. AND BIGELOW STS. 'Phone 1074 ne Porcelain Table, reduced from $12 to A BETTER 36.00 and Price re- $63.00 $96.00 ..., $115.00 Size tional L 400 Eggs . 600 Eggs . 800 Eggs Price Size rice | $25.50 l | { i 85 Eggs ... 150 Eggs ... 15.25 aen- 2 White Chairs ge re- £195.00 $36.00 $51.00 reducec 6x9 ft."Neponset Rug ..... ity S : Large Refrigerator, reduced 16.00 feet er from 27 5 thidi S f ol AT SD b0 Total $195.20 Total $81.80