New Britain Herald Newspaper, November 20, 1928, Page 4

FREAKISH WILLS COSTLY THINGS Useally Mean Substantial Fess, for Lawyers London, Nov, 20. (UP)—People who make curious provisions in their wills, give a lot of trouble to thelr beneficiaries, bat also give a lot of money to lawyers, according to legal circles here. The discussion on eccentric wills arose over a clause in a will creat< ing & trust which was to continue until twenty years after the death of the last survivor of the lineal descendants of Queen Victoria liv- ing at the time of the testator's death, The will recently was the subject of litigation in the High Court here. Among other recent pecullar wills was that of the Yorkshire gardener who bequeathed one shil- ling and a cracker howl to his wife. Anothe man left his wife five shillings, approximately $1.25 to Luy a rope with which to hang her- self. He left his son £5 (about $20) “with which to go to the devil.” The type of will which has for| its object the discomfiture of the testator’s relations is often proved | in England, but in other countries | such legacies are illegal. Brewery to Ministers A testator in Toronto a few years ago put a number of Meth- odist ministers into an extraordi- nary dilemma. Staunch prohibi- tionists, they were rather embar- rassed by & large brewery concern which was left them. The same man also left to three important| opponents of racing in Canada shares in the Ontario Jockey Club, the legatces being requested to| draw the dividends and exercise | the other privileges of member-| ship, H There s a record of a testator | writing his will on a door, another on a petticoat. A British sailor treated his wife somewhat shabbily when he re- quested his executors to pay her one shilling to buy hazel nuts, “as she has always preferred cracking nuts to mending my socks.” Perhaps the worst of this kind ot provision was that of a London publican, who, in revenge, stipu-| Iated that his wife, to get the prop- | erty, must walk barefooted to the| market on each anniversary of his | death and read a confession that | it her tongue had been shorter her husband’s life would have been longer. This she refused to do and | recelved only an alternative be- | quest of $100. ‘While eccentric wills frequently | incense relatives, they are good for | the lawyers. Often a large propor- tion of the estate goes in lawyer's fees. AL JOLSON SCORES REAL KAYO IN LOS ANGELES Gets Into Argument With Singer | and Hits Him, Mammy Song Expert Himself Says Los Angeles, Nov. 20 (#)—Al Jol- son scored a knockout Saturday night at one of Los Angeles’ famous Lall rooms and he wasn't singing either, according to the story told by other members of his party to- day. The famons exponent of mammy songs tonight admitted that he sur- prised himself, but he explained it this way: “1 4idn’t ke the man’s einging, nor his language, and told him so. Then he took a pass at me, and I swung one to his eye. “No, I'm not sure what his name was, but confidentially it was either Tunney or Firpo,” Jolson replied to a question. After Jolson banged the man in the eye, he said another of his party did the same, and a waiter got a half Nelson on the offender, and the three of them helped him to the door. “Maybe I'll have to get a manager and change my racket,” Jolson con- fided. {KANSAS MAN RUMORED AS NEW COMPTROLLER Albert Newman Reported as Slated for Position in Hoover \ Administration Kansas City, Nov. 20 (#—The Kansas City Star says that Albert Newman, executive vice president of the Commerce Trust Company here, is being considered for comptroller of currency of the United States un- der the incoming Hoover adminis- tration. Bankers in the vicinity of Kansas City are reported to be urging New- man for the position. Newman, a close friend of Vice President-elect Charles Curtis of | Kansas, has been active in the re- publican organization in Missour} and Kansas several years. | Jackie Coogan Makes Good on English Stage London, Nov. 20 (®—The film fame of Jackie Coogan insured a big |audience before his first appearance ion the London stage last night, but it had to be seen whether he would make good to the satisfaction of his English admirers. Judging from his reception he did. The Paladium theater was dense- ly crowded with an audience which was thoroughly pleased with Jackie's dialogue with his father and his recitations. He was given numerous curtain calls. Perhaps the audience really en- joyed most the boy's natural joy in receiving on the stage a gift of an | electric train from the management and hearing Jackie's speech of thanks. The notices in this morning's pa- pers were kindly. impromptu Special SHOT DOWN WEN TO GET BIG REWARD Teras Widow Claims Sherils Framed Her Husband Emory, Tex, Nov. 20 P — A widow's allegation that her slain hus- band and another man were led in- to a faked bank robbery, “framed” by six men, three of whom were west Texas sheriffs, and then shot down for the $5,000 rewards their alleged slayers expected to collect from the State Bankers' association, was on file here today. Mrs. Mary Hansen made the as- sertion, in a $100,000 damage suit entered yesterday' against the asso- ciation, Sheri§ Reeder Webb of Ector county, Sheriff A. C. Francis of Midland county, S8heriff Bud Bare- field of Upton county and J. W. B. Hogan. Two other men were named in the papers, but not made parties to the suit. William Carl Hansen and an un- identified man were killed before the November 25, 1927. Mrs. Hansen's suit charges that to collect the standing reward posted by the assoclation for dead bank bandits, the three sheriffs, Hogan, “Red” Wood and J. H. Du- mas executed the alleged conspira- ley. Wood and Dumas are under Up- ton county indictments charging murder and conspiracy to murder {in the killing of the two supposed |bank robbers at Rankin, Tex., some !in Travis county (Austin) soon. They were indicted largely through the efforts of Ranger Captain Frank Hamer, who some months ago, charged in a signed statement that “a murder ring” had been spawned {of men desirous of getting $5,000 re- wards for each man they could lead into “cooked up" bank robberies. The Bankers' association posted the reward last year. Electricity has been substituted for the pole axe to drive cattle in many slaughter houses in Berlin, Germany. Sale at SLOAN’S We are offering a Special Sale this week on well-styled, seasonable Straps and Pumps. The assortment includes models in black suede, patent and satin. Cantilever and J. & T. Cousins black suede Strap Pumps, formerly selling at $12.50, To Close Out at Brown and Blonde Satin Pumps. Formerly selling at $8.50. To Close Out at ........ Patent Pumps, formerly sell; To Close Out at .............. Senior Misses’ Patent Buckle Formerly selling at $8.00. To Close Out at .. There are a few pai Shoes left. Closing out $1.85 for misses.’ $8.75 - $4.85 g at $10. Pumps. 5.25 h Lace at $1.45 for children’s; Sloan’s Smart Shoes 64 WEST MAIN ST. Opp. Burritt Hotel When Unexpected Guests Arrive Fxtra 35 Woodland St, New Britain ing can be produced in 8 jiffy from a quart of s using the United Milk handy cream separator. L ble to all our patrons for the small sum of 15, and every United Milk customer should have one, for emergency use. @ MI[* B> Aoseph Landwehr General Manager Telephone 1610-2 National bank | time ago. They are slated for trial | | Jordan’s,| Where Smart Style Meets Moderate Price 215 Main Street WEDNESDAY WILL CLOSE OUT ALL SALES FINAL 95 HOUSE DRESSES Formerly sold up to $2.98. Dresses made of figured broadcloth and Kimonos guar- anteed fast col- or flowered. Some are hand embroidered. 93 ALL WOOL SWEATERS Our regular $2.98, to wear skating, walking, playing. The necklines are new and becom-$ .95 ing. A suggestion for practical Christmas gifts, 34 to 42. GUARANTEED PURE SILK HOSIERY Our $1.25 grade. Made of fine quality silk, reinforced at all points of wear. Ideal for all occasions, greatest hosiery value. TIn the new- est shades. 88 GIRLS’ SILK FROCKS | Our regular $5.98. Smart styles of fine flat Y crepe, crepe de chine or all wool jerseys. $ ,98 : Sizes 6 to 14. 1128 CHILDREN'S WASH DRESSES 0Odds and ends of our $1.98 grade. Made of striped broadcloth and some figured prints, c tub fast guaranteed. All sizes, not in all styles 166 BOYS’ TWEED AND JERSEY SUITS 98 Our regular $2.98 Jerseys, twill and mixture Suits, some with white blouses, easy to launder. Sizes 2 to 8. A very low price. Jordan’s. @ WHERE SMART STYLE MEETS MODERATE PRICES “Wg an important offer of 300 EVENING GOWNS g\15.00 The brilliant activities of the winter season turn the attention of every wonian to the selection of chic, sophisticated frocks for eve- ning. Here is a notable collection of frocks and evening gowns of love- ly shimmering fabrics, skillfully draped and flared, creating models whose simplicity will appeal to the discerning woman. Here are sg&\;'ns th:t :h(}uld e an;i do lsell for considerably more. Scores of es, a host of quality materials in very appropri 'S, ! cannot duplicate them in New Britain. s Ll i Values to $22.50 Unequalled Sumptuously Furred COATS at an unusually $ - low price 3 7'50 A There are coats and coats, but nowhere else will you find coats of this character and quality, so artistically and generously trimmed with luxurious furs at anywhere near this price. Wide choice of styles, materials and furs. OTHER COATS AT $22.50, $29.50, $34.00, $45.00, $55.00 and up Be' Sure to Visit Jordan’s Dress Dept. Tomorrow and See Those Marvelous Values 36.?5 el 1 3.50 Here are exceptionally fine dresses in two dominating groups, Each group presents a very diversified selection of styles, colors and materials. Be sure to see them. All sizes. /