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COUNCIL RECORDS GALLED INCORRECT Committee Probing Firemen's Ages Finds Alleged Error committee to In- appointments to the £ men who have vears, agreed official report of sich ordinances per- to that department we: 1 was incorrect. Corporation Counsel John H. Kirk- 2d a copy of the coun- wing that r @ department was ears of age," but 2 for promotion had not from “not more than age” Alderman John Macrz argued that both sections 2d been changed in the common 1 and Councilmen Donald L Dartlett and Thure Bengston agreed that such was the conditien in spite hat the opp: in ths minutes. John T. Fay and Victor S. Davis, i inder investigation, were 35 re board records was informe: on motor vehicle opera- nse as 38 It was ecure birth certificates of and of Joseph F. Ryan whom Voard wished to appoint two but could not because of 1z WWictions. A\ We opening of the meeting, Mman Bartlett remarked that ¢ the Ryan case probably ompted the investigation, the fire ard’s resolution asking suspension he ordinances to enable it to ap- point n was an admission tha was over age. The boird fixed h age at that time as 36 years. Alderman Maerz brought out that Albert T nger resigned from the department last year because he was 85 years and a few months old 1 had been informed 4 not be made a re ccount. ndicated working on s 35 is no longer eligit i Bartlett remarked = are two theories concern- that a man is no 35 the day after he reaches nd the second that he nths after. hed a written opinion 35 until he becomes that a man is 36, \\'ante(i Jugfiar Vein Cut _To Make Sure of Death Wis., March 11 (Pr—A that she buried Herriman, mern- ukee's pioneer amilies, to direct that her ju ein be severcd after her death. This was discloged today when Mrs. Herriman was filed ate. Mrs. Herriman recent- in New York ci In the New Sportswear Shop The/\ Compose Frock Sketched from stock s tention to those in need of medical ular | TERRIFIG GALES ADDT0 | . SUFFERING IN JAPAN! { | [Latest Figures in Earthquake Zone | Place Number of Dead at | Less Thaa 3,000, Tokyo, March 11 (# — Central Japan, recovering slowly from oc wrought by Monday's earth- quake, was swept today by a terri- fic gale, which started last night. The storm brought renewed hard- ships in the Tango district. | As relief by sea has been hin. dered by rough weather, it is fear ed the gale will further delay aid for refuge the coast which |the quake, Latest {home office, which are not looked upon as final, give the number of dead from the quake as 2,687, with ured. The home estl- that 10, oved. ? Relief measures went on eteadily throughout vesterday and night, despite serfous handicaps. The authorities gave particular at- suffecred most in care. Thelr next thought was for |the thousands compelled to camp out in the cold and snow through the collapse of their homes. Stren- uous efforts were also being made [to prevent an epidemic, and to provide food and clothing. The government, announcing that no outside help was neceseary, marshalled all its forces, the heads of the various departments work- ing long and hard in an effort tn ameliorate the plight of the suf-| ferers. COMSTOK WONT WED " PEGGY JOYCE, HE SAYS Millionaire Florida Real Estate Man Denies This and Connie Almy Report. Hollywood, Cal., Stanford E. Comstock, Miami, Fla., real estate ho was slat 'band of Peggy Hopkins Joyce, s his engagement to the much-wed actress has been called off. Peggy is a wonderful !somebody else,” he declared a |real estate office he recently opened here. As for Connie Almy, e cabaret entertalner who also claims the af- fections of the Florida milllonaire, Comstock says he never had any in- tention of marrying her. “Connie is a nice girl a the highest regard for her, plained. Following a brief estrangement {between Comstock and Miss Joyvee, the cafe dancer announced her en- sagement to the Floridan. Later, when a reconcillation was reported, Miss Almy made the declaration that s would “recover Stan or die." in AIRPLANE DAMAGLED Lisbon, March 11 (UP) — to Beires' Portuguese orld seaplans wa damaged today at Bolama, Africa, In an effort to de p flight across gold, lemon, poudre blue and white . . . a color ensemble delight- fully harmonious . . . the blouse is of striped flannel . . . the skirt of gold silk crepe . . . avery attractive model. fn the villages along| last | girl—for | I'requent new arrivals in our new Sports- wear Shop continue to maintain the su- premacy that this department has held from its opening date. Comparatively moderate prices encourage economical extravagance. NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 1927. a All These Extras Included 1 5_p c Decorated $2.. Bedroom UCH graceful lines—such expert Week B T workmanship—and such wonderful extras would be fairly priced at twice $125! But we are determined that values for this week must be record-break- ing! So costs are forgotten in this great effort to acquaint New England’s homemakers with KANE value! This suite alone a! 8125 would be astonishing enough! Combined with the extras. it's the kind of value you dream of, but never expect to find. Quantity limited, so come as scon as you can! The suite 1s a rare example of TOUIS XVIth design. with exquisite decorations over the HUGUENOT finish—You receive an exquisite Full-size VANITY, n LARGE WARDROBE, Massive DRESSER and Bow-end BED] All surfaces are beautifully graincd WALNUT vencer and gumwond. The outlit i< care- fully planned and inelndes everything from a bhed light to a CEDAR CHEST! A bedroom of unusual charm, sensatfonally priced for one week only. E All These Extras Are Included! iCedar Chest _ Boudoir Chair Bed Light Boudoir Lamp Spring Mattress Two Framed Pictures Two Pillows b B VPP once in a Contury. In design, construction and sheer Juxury " T there 18 no finer furniture than KROEHLER'S, we are certain, By special permission of the manaf; N offer a limlied number for ONIEE WEEK ONLY at a pr < little profit, hut which will make hundreds of friends! crvrrrrsrsssrorsoacs rrrrreesrrsrre, Cane Bench } Now! . Living Room Sensation of the Century at a price that comes irers, e that les we c The outfit Is exceptionally well planned Sce them at the right. The KROEHLER Wing Ch carveld frames and are covered In gorgeous BAK and the wide, decp picces fnsure lasting comfor Arm Chair and S Cut VELOUR! Sofa have s . This Ce -Pc. Bedroom *49 81 Weekly rossssssssirrsrrseses Record-Brealing value for one week! The outfi ises Drefser w full size Bed, ng and M of fine cabinet woods with heautitully g ALL 8 PIECES complete, for one week on A~ P ou Save $10 If You Choose Now ERefrigcr- $17.50 {ators 17 3 $ Record-breakinz value in the famous BELDING- } HALL Refrigerators. A4 $ popular 3-daor model i< § shown. It ts sturdily s Luilt, very accessible and casily Belding s Hall reed suites, just arrived and fitted with bril liant cretonne-covered shions. bullt, with wire-bracing. Finished iIn NUT stain! Offered at exceptional reductious for those who act this week! Another record-breaking lue Beautiful % drain pipe and Choose now and _ you} choose at a saving of sms ore STVVIRSNINS $2 $1 Weekly SHahOtde-s:Giveni Qutek Attention GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES—CASH OR CREDIT H KANE Low Prices—KANE Easy Terms! H H H H Free Storage Free Delivery . Fares — Terms to Suit You! Free R. Evening Appointments Made! If you cannot get away during the day to take ad- vantage of these exceptional values, we can make evening appointments, Phone Mr. BRISTOL, 2-9281, before 7 P. M. rs 1092 MAIN STREET HARTFORD Fyery extra is Incinded that you could possibly wish far continnone Double rows of springs, acular Savings! Homemalk:ers! June Brides! Your Opportunity! AGAIN KANE'S starile Hartford with a serics of astounding furniture offerings. Commencing to-morrow, we launch a zroup of furniture valucs that for sheer \alue have mever been equalled, we are cortain! Every one is the kind of furni- ture worth coming many miles for! Frery one is offered at simply spectacu- lar <avings! And every one demon- strates the gizantic buying power of Fight Great KANE Stores; Come and <ec for vourself! »ds stored FREE untll wanted! KANE'S Liberal Credit Terms rrsorrrress. SATURDAY MORNING # to 12 - Floor Polishing Outfit Porrrorrsrrsressrserrerssrssrer: e 6-Pc. Kroehler Outfit 16 PIECES — Wing Chair, Arm Chalr, Sofa, Table Lamp, Daven- § port Table, End Table, Scarf, 2 Book Ends, Floor s H § THESE H Lamp, Shade, Mantel Clock, Pione Stand and Chair, 2 Framed Pictures. WEERLY “QOrange Blossom™ Outfit il ir Bedding, e e = with Re Sportswear Shop—3rd Floor ONE OF AMERICA'S GREATESY CHAINS OF FURNITURE 5 et 2 o o e oo TOARES