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~ - Some New Spring Arrivals Cotton and Rayon Gown Stuffs SMART FABRICS THAT GIVE EARLY BUYERS SPLENBID CHOICE FOR BE- COMING DRESSES. WELL WORTH WHILE TO COME MAKE SELECTION NOW 86 inch Woven Rayon, ttive designs, and each uaranteed fast, of g , yard oo e 86 inch Printed Rayons, are of very rich appearance, white grounds with hand- some colored designs and . plaids. Priced, yard 86 inch. Tweed, woven cotton fabric, very desirable for women's or misses’ gowns, Small neat designs and very pret- ty colorings, all fast. Priced, yard ..o e oo e ~from which to take choice, Berlin News FIRE CONFERENCE 10 BE HELD HERE Entire New. Britain Board Wil . Bo-Present at Meeting HOPE FOR SETILENEN Slight Firé Saturday Afternoon— Rev. R. O. Gates Speaks at Ken- sington M. E. Church—Basketball Games Tomorrow Evening, 3 Important developments concern- fng the fire protection situation in Berlin_ are expected this evening when the board of selectmen and ather prominent town officials confer with the New Britain Fire board in the town clerk’s office. Chairman James J. Butler of the New Britain hoard announced today that every member of the commission would be present at the conference. Local authorities are anxious to have New Britain continue its firc protection contract with - Berlin, Chairman Butler has stated that he 18 in favor of cancelling the contract and s said to have the support of his fellow commissigners. The New Britain fire commission- ers are anxious to help and cooper- ate with the local authorities in coming to some definite agreement on the question that wil{ work to the advantage of both side®. The contract was drawn up on May 7, 1918, by the board of select- men which consisted of Willard I. Alling, George B. Carter and James Brown. According to the terms of the article, the circumstances and conditions in New Britain must have first consideration. ‘William H. Gibney The Berlin Congregational church was crowded to its doors at the funeral services for William H. Gib- ney, former first selectman, held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Samuel A. Fiske, pastor, offici- ated. Burial was in the Maple cem- etery. The pall bearers were Frank Rchubert and John Conley of New Rritain, Elmer Dyer and Robert Clark of East Berlin, George Greene of Kensington and Charles M. Wel- don of Ber All were associated with Mr. Gibney either in business or social life. There was a wealth of floral pieces. Large Audience at Church A large and interested gathering was present at the Kensington Methodist church last evening to Jicar Rev. R. C. Gates, missionary from Southern Rhodésia Africa, speak on “Heathenism versus Chris- tianity in Africa”. Rev. Mr. Gates will soon return to his missionary work in Africa after spending & year' furlough in this country. He por d vividly the contrast- ing features of African heathenism and Christianity, pointing out the fact that there is a white as well a heathenism in Africa and showing how this reprobate fype of western civilation is proving a great hindrance to Christian niissions. ————re—rr———— v — TEINITE RADIO *On Demonstration At WMy Store 256 ARUH ] vice Depemdable Radic LLS | i G. BURTON WE 1 Tel. 518 loveli in most attrac- est colorings, | des; ood weight and . 89c¢ learn that we delicate colored - $1.00 Prints, 36 inch, yard . 5¢ ous Sen lower price, yard ....... yard 1.5 Rev. Mr. Gates called attention to the fact that the negro is by nature an exceedingly religious ingividual. The contention of the speaker was that “in our grasp for material values we shall need the spiritual life of the negro to balance us. India and Africa, the dark skinned races of the world, will maintain the world's equilibrium”. He gave inspiring instances {llustrating the passivity, patience through suffering and steadfastness of native Christ- fans in spite of opposition and even persecution. the close of the address, pic- tures illustrating the song, ‘‘Jesus Shall Relgn Where'er the Sun,” were flashed on the screen. Fire\Satundgy Afjernoon Co. No. 2 of New Britain respond- ed at 3:50 p. m. to an alarm Satur- day afternoon when fire was dis- covered In the cottage on the prop- ‘erty ot Harry Haywood of New Brit- ain located near Hart's pond In Kensington, The call was sent in to the New Britain department through First Selectman Leon G. Hall. The fire started in a chimney in the smaller of the houses on the property and but for the prompt re- sponse of the company might have spread to disastrous proportions. The fire had eaten through the wall and had a good start before water could be put in use. There was con- siderable water damage done to the interior of the house. According to the owner of the bouse, the damage amounted to several hundred dollars. The fire company returned to New Britain at 5:23 o'clock. Basketball Games Two good basketball games will be played tomorrow evening at the Yraternal hall in Berlin-under the auspices of the Kensington Boys' club. Arrangements have been com- pleted to have dancing following the games, The preliminary game will be played between the intermediates of the club and the Wapping Pioneers at 7:30 0'clock. The main battle will take place between the senior team of the club and the Mill Plain Union church aggregation of Water- bury. The visiting team holds one win over the local team. Ttems The Wednesday Afternoon Whist lclub will meet this Wednesday at the home of Mrs. R. Jones of New Britain. The Grange Sewing club will hold its first whist party of the scason Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Schulte of New Britain. There will be a meeting of the Teachers’ Training class Thursday evening at the parsonage of the Berlin Congregational church. Rev. Samuel A. Fiske will be in charge. Troop 1, Boy Scouts of the Bertin Congregational church,s will mect Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock in the scout rooms. Scoutmaster E. O. Shjerden will be in charge. The Cub Scouts will meet at 6:30 o'clock. Mrs. John McKeon is convalescing from a recent illness at the New Britain General hospital. Tab Whist ; A card party will be held tomor- row evening at the Tabs' hall for the members of the St. Paul T. A. B. society. All of the members of the organization are urged to attend. Thursday evening the Tabs' will hold its regular weekly whist party. The affair will be epened to the general public. Prizes will be awarded the winners and refresh mients served Fragernal Team Wins The Rerlin Fraternal baskctbail team scored a 26 to 15 win over the Kensington Boys' club senior five Saturday evening. The Boys' cluf team, however, was badly crippled and only three regulars appeared in the battle, Tt was necessary te place the forwa=ds of the intesm. liale | team in the game. Plans ®= being | made to stage a two out of three { serics hetween the two teams in the near future. The real strength of the two teams could not be deter- mined Saturday hecause of the weakened Kensington team, 36 inch Silk Mixed Crepe, the choicest exquisite colorings, entirely different from the ordinary ower priced groups, rs guaranteed fast, yard ... Announcement—You will be glad to W large assortment of Potters English genuine imported, the very best. Colors guaranteed. A strong sturdy ma- terial, ideal for children’s wear. Will stand lots of tubbing. Lovely designs and dif- ferent from the usual prints, SILK MIXED CREPE Popular wash material in big variety \ . of new designs and colorings at a new Celanese, Voiles give promise of more ‘favor this year, We are well stocked with best grades in beautiful designs, colors guaranteed fast. Two grades, with plenty Figured Gabardines, 36 with colored figures, and, according to the fashion experts, are bound to be very popular this seas Priced, yard ... Plainville News | TRUCK IN DITCH; DRIVER INLOGKLP | Pugnacions Man Assauits Driver | very best $1.25 are showing an unusually (! 59¢ Oc ‘inch, white n. Oc In the preliminary game, the In- termediate team of the Boys' club defcated the FKraternal intermedi- ates by a 45 to 6 score. East Berlin Items East Berlin has acquired another place of business, the Communily Barber shop opening up this morn- ing. Patsy Sisti of Kensington re- cently constructed a new building on Main street near the St, Ga- briel's Episcopal church and for a time the purpose of the structure was in ignorance. There has long been need of such a business here and there is no doubt but what Mr. Eisti will find plenty of patrons. The Community club will meet Wednesday evening for the regular weekly session. Announcement of the varlous committees to serve for the coming year will be made at this time. There will be an enter- tainment program. The Sacred Heart church whist will be held this evening at 8 o'clock in the church social rooms. The ladies of the church will be hos- tesses. Both bridge and whist will be played. Mrs. Sadle McCorkle was a New Britain visitor today. The Wesleyans of the Methodist church will meet this evening at the home of Mrs. A. A. Barnes on Main street. There will he the usual business session to be followed by a social hour. Arrangements for the coming birthday banquet to be held on February 12, will be made at this time, A set of travel pictures showing the Connecticut Valley from the Tong TIsland Sound up to New Hampshire was shown at the Methodist church last evening. An- other sct of travel pjctures will be shown Saturday evening, February 10. Tt is hoped to have the New England coast and 8t. Lawrence river set for that evening. The best coasting of the year Is heing enjoyed by the children. Tt has been requested however that coasting be stopped on the depot road. Crossing the railroad tracks is considered dangerons since there is no signal warning of approaching trains. Altempts have heen made to stop the coasting over the tracks but some of the children still perstst in so doing. TO FIX OFFICIAL'S SALARY Councjlmgn €. H. Maxon, chair- man of the Necnse committee of the common council, has called a moct- ing of the committee at 8 o'clock to- morrow night at the office of the | city clerk, to act on the recommen- dation of the board of health thht the salary of the milk, meat and tood inspector be fised at $4,000. 1t is estimated that from 20 to 50 per cent of the populations of sev eral states are suffering from hook- | worm, || resulted in the arrest, || ariver whose name | several charges | driver, who atempted to i | tan. et s JOYCEBOSCO WEDDING Local Girl Marries Lynn, Mass., Man ~—Expect to Call fer Bds On School Addition — Coming Mar- riage Announced. > A strange combination of circum- stances and a pugnacious disposition about 1:00 a truck net learned by the authoritics and who was be- ing held in the lockup today with hanging over his o'clock this morning, of head. Driving a Trudon & Platt truck with Hellmann's Blue Ribbon May- onnaise legends on it, this driver was || soing south on Whitiffg street when Le lost control of the machine and it skidded into the ditch just below \[ the spot where the trolley right of way begins. 1t became deeply im- bedded in the snow and earth and the driver was unable to extricate it. A second truck came along shortly afterward and was stopped by its help the mired vehicle. Upon looking ever the situation, however, the new ar- rival expresscd the opinion that it “would take four trucks” to pull ou| the ditched van and that he could be of no assistance. ‘The Trudon & Platt driver is then alleged to have hecome cnraged and to have struck his would-be samari- The latter came to the center and ecomplained to Constable M. J. Wadswortlh, who placed the assail- ant under arrest. Wadsworth believ- ed bis prisoner had been drinking and brought him 10 the office of Dr. George . Cook, who pronounced him under the influence of liquor. This led to a further outburst of pugnacity, and the arrested man is said 1o have threatened and vilified Dr. Cook in a shameful manner, The officer led his man out of the place and incarcerated him in a cell. Because of the fellow’s condition, Wadsworth did not evengattempt to learn his name, While the truck did not go ento the trolley tracks, it tilted at such an angle that its top hung over the rails and made it imposible for cars Trolley service between and Southington had to be suspended until about 10 o'clock this morning, when the hig truck was pulled out by another sent ont by Trudon & Platt. The driver of the truck will prob- ably be tried tomorrow Constable Wadsworth said today, He does not vet know what charges will be pressed against him, but it is thought likely that they will include at least driving while drunk, assault, and breach of the peace. Joyoe-Bosco . Wedding Miss Louise Marie Bosco, daughter of Mrs, Chyistine Bosco of 10 Maple street, and John Joseph Joyce of Lynn, Mass, were married at 9 o'clock this morning at the Church of Our Lady of Mercy. Rev. Austin F. Munich, assistant pastor, per- formed the ceremony. The couple were attended by John Yacobellis of Plainville and Miss Katherine Joyce of Lynn, Mass., & sister of the bride- groom. During the ceremony the bride's sister, Mra. James Masi, sang “At Dawning.” The bride was dressed in white satin and maline, with & veil in lit- tle queen style, and carried a sha@er bouquet of roses. Her bridesmaid wore light blue taffcta and a picture hat to match and carried pink roses. After the ceremony a reception for members of the twe families was held at the home of the bride on Maple street. Then the couple left on a wedding (rip to New York city. On their return they will reside in Central square. Mr. Joyce is employed at the Stan- dard Steel & Bearings, Inc. His bride has been working at the F. N, Manross & 8ons plant in Forestville. Nursing Assn, Dance The Plainville Public Nursing association will hold a bene- fit dance in the high school gym- nasium on Friday, February 8, be- ginning at 8 o'clock. Tasillo's or- “MAN MADE WOMEN Leatrice Joy and H. B. Warner ALWAYS A GOOD SHOW Wodnesday and Thursday The Greatest Human Drama Evee Screened CLE TOM’S CABIN” chestra will furnish musie. Cunningham—Ralaph The coming marriage of James Cunningham of 7 Maple street, Plain- ville, and Miss Cecile Ralaph, daugh- ter of Mve. B. J. Ralaph ef 96 Whit- ing street, New Britaln, was an- nounced yesterday at St. Joseph's church, New Britain. The ceremony will be performed at that church on Monday morning, February 11. Mr. Cunningham is well known in Plain- ville, being ene of the owners of the Cunningbam diner on West Main street, . To Discuss School Plans Plans and apecifications for the addition te the Linden street achool are expected to be ready for inspec- tion Wednesday night by members of the special building committee and of the school committee, which will hold its vegular meeting on that evening. These apecifications are be- ing_prepared by Willam T. Towner of Middletown, the successful archi- tect, and they are now nearing com- pletion. Jf they meet with the ap- proval of the committees, contract- ors’ bids will be called for. It is hoped to break ground as soon as the froat is out in the apring, in order that, if- possible, the addi- tion may be ready for occupancy in the fall. Public Whist Pythian Temple No, 29, P. 8., will hold a public whist in I. O. O. F. hall Wednesday night. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Refresh- ments will be served. Discussion on Town Court An open.meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held this eve- ning for the discussion of the pro- posed assembly bill to create a town court in Plainville. The general pub- lic is invited to attend and discuss the plan, which is considered of great importanee to the town, The mecting will be held in the chamber rooms on Pierce street at 8 o'clock. Basketball Friday The Plainville Y. M. C. A. basket- ball team hopes to break out into at least temporary possession of first place in the County “Y" lcague Fri- day night when it meets the Ken- sington Boys' club at the local high school. Piainville is now tied with New Britain for first place and is confident of winning its two remain- ing games. Yensington has captured only one of its six starts but has been coming along and may furnish un. expected oppoaition to the locals. Plainville will again be without Eddie Geetersloh, whose knee has not improved since it was injured when he fell during the game against | New Britain. Town Plauners to Mect The town plan commission will meet this evening to discuss the im- provement and acceptance of Kent, Milford and Woodland streets. This trio of streets have been greatly built up during the last year or two, and joint action on them is desired by the property owners at an early date, Dies in Furestville Charles ¥. Angerbower, an em- ploye of the W. 8. Eaton grain con- cern, died Baturday afternoon at his home in Forestville. Mr. Anger- hower was stricken Baturday morn- ing while on his way to work here. Funeral services will be held tomor- row. Notes The We-Uns club will meet tonight with Mrs, Harry Hibbard of Broad strect. Miss Mabel Manchester of Swamp- scott, Mass., is visiting Mrs. Elmer Thomas of Broad street. A roast pork supper will be served from 6 to 7:30 o'clock Thursday evening at the parish house of the Church of Our Saviour. Start Probe of Railroad Wreck This Afternoon Waterbury, Jan. 28 UP—The offi- cial investigation of the wreck of the Waterbury-Winsted passenger train at Castle’s bridge which took a toll of three lives, will be started in the office of the New Haven road here this afternoon. Fred A. Howard of Springfleld. representing ti interstate com- merce commission, will conduct the hearing. Coroner Samuel A, Her- man of Wipsted, Supt. Ronald O’Hanley of the local division and representatives of the public utilities commission will attend WANT MAN HELD Manila, P. I, Jan. 28 UP—Gov- ernor General Henry Stimson yester- day cabled the district attorney of i!lnn Francisco and requested him to Health detain an officer and & member of the crew of the steamer President McKinley for questioning concern- ing the killing of Allan McDaniels, assistant purser of the liner. McDaniels, whose heme was in Moscow, Idaho, was shot while sleeping aboard the ship January 11. He died January 16. Detectives who investigated the case said the officer admitted he heard McDaniels groaning after he was shot, but denied hearing the shot. They want an explanation of how he heard the groans, but failed to hear the sharp report of the pip- tol. The member of the crew is a man McDanlels is said to have rep- rimanded severely. [ The world's largest bookshop, to bhold 2,000,000 volumes, will be opencd in London next summer. A Bristol News WOMAN INJURED IN AUTO CRASH M. Giooe fn Brisol Hosit ¥ith Brote Leg DRIVER @r POLICE Charles F. Angerbower Dies—Fined After Rald On Store—Approaching Nupuals—Funeral of Chil War Veteran, Mrs. Philomene Gionct of 55 Pros- | pect affect is in the Bristol hospital with & fractured leg and numerous | body bruises as a result of an auto- mobile accident on Town hill, Terry- ville, Bunday night and Angelo Basso of 134 Gridley street, this city, is Leing held by the ‘Terryville author- ities on charges of eperating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor and reckless driving. His casc | will be heard in the Terryville town | court at 7 o'clock this evening when it is probable a continuance will he asked until such time as Mrs. Gionet will be able to appear, According to infermation furnish- ed the Terryville police, Basso cn- deavorcd to pass another car on the, curve and crashed into the automo- | bile of Roger W, Gionet, in which Mys, Gionet and #8e couplc's four children were passcngers, The force of the impact was so grept that the front end of the Gionet car was lift- ed from the pavement and the ma- chine turned over. It was badly damaged. Mr. Gionet and the four children escaped with minor injuries and were treated by Dr. Ralph I Long of Terryville, Mrs, Gionct was rushed to the Bristol hospital in an ambulance and the fractu duced by Dr. H. D. Brennan. Charles F. Angerbower Charles I. Augerbower, 68, for over 40 years democratic registrar of voters in the second taxing dis- trict and a justice of the peace for the past three terms, died at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon at his honie, 49 Washington street, Forest- ville, following an illness of one day. While walking along Church av- enue shortly before 8 o'clock I day morning, Mr. Angerbower was stricken with an attack of acute in- digestion. He made his way to t quarters of the Welch fire station Where he collapsed. Dr. Charles W. Moody of Plainville was summoned and took him to the Washington street residence. He failed to re- spond to treatment and gradually grew weaker until the end. Mr. Angerbower was a native of Worestville. As a young man he at- 1tended the Eastman Business school in Poughkeepsie and upon his se- turn to Forestville entered the em- ploy of Deming and Wilson as hook- keeper. He remained with that con- cern when it was taken over by J. 8. Deming and company and later by Wallace B. Crumb. He severed connectians with the firm in 1919 when it was taken over by Ander- son and Bloom and since that time had been employed as office man- ager for W. §. Eaton, who conducts a feed. hay and grain mill at North Washington street, Plainville. He leaves no immediate relatives. Active in Politics Mr. Angerbower for half a cen- tury was active in political affairs of the city and was an ardent member of the Jeffersonian party. At the last presidential election he was one of Al Smith’s most active boosters and often expresccd the hope that the former New York governor would be persuaded to make another try for the presidential chair in 19 His friends were legion throughout the city, frrespective of political affiliation, and many city officials today expressed feelings of sorrow over his sudden death. Funeral The funcral will be held at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon at his late home. Rev, William F. Davis, pastor of As- bury Methodist church, will officiate and burial will be in West cemetery. Committal services will be in charge of Franklin lodge, A. F. and ABM., of which he was a member over half a century. To Take Cruise Corporation Counsel William N. DeRosier will leave Tuesday for New York city, from which point he will sail the following day for a two months’ cruise of the Mediterranean. During his absence from the city, At torncy Joseph P. O'Connell will serve in the capicity of adviser to the city fathers. Moving Printing Business Herbert E. Garrett, who for the past 30 vears has maintained a printery at 29 North Main street, is today moving to the Odd Fellows hall on Main street where larger quarters will be available. The Gar- rett Printery wes one of the oldest establishments on North Main street. Telephone Call |he was booked on charges of keep- was re- | Fined Raids Peter Kiamos, proprietor of the Variety Fruit Store at 61 North Main street, was fiped $50 and costs in the city court this morning by Judge William J. Maloac on charges of keeping liquor with intent to seil. The apartment occupied by Kiamoe at 28 Melrose street was visited shortly before noan Saturday by Po- licemen Joseph F. Strup, Con Cop- nelly and Wiliam Thompeon and a ten gallon still and a gallen jug of distilled liquor, confiscated. The ac- cused entered a plea of guilty through hig attormey, Joseph F. O’Connell. . A simultaneous visit to the store owned by Kiamos by Sergeant Hen- 1y Jeglinaki and Officer Arthur Mes- sier failed to logate any liquor but a number of treasury balance tickets were confiscated. George C. Barnes, a clerk, admitted ownership of the tickets and was taken to headquart- ers. A visit to his home at 28 Mel- rose street by the same officers who raided the Kiamos apartment re- vealed about 60 bottles of wine and ing liquor with intent to sell and the sale of lottery tickets. The former charged was nolled by Assistant Prosecuiing Attorney Robert J. Stack this morning. On the second count & fine of $10 and costs was imposed by the caurt. Fined for Intoxication Machael Perratto of West street, who entered the employ of the Ses- sious Clock company, Vorestville a short time ago, shortly after a group of efficiency experts were engaged by the concern, was fined $16 and costs by Judge William J. Malonc this morning on a charge of intoxi- cation. He gave his employment as engineer. Perratto was arrested shortly aft- er 11 o'clock by Officer William Thompson, who found him prowling about the corridors in the Higby block ain street. Mrs. A. Alletta Read Mrs. A. Alletta Read, 79, died at the Bristol hospital Sunday follow- ing an illness with scptic pneumonia. Mrs. Read was born in New Hart- ford, the daughter of Norman and Charlotte Allen. As & young woman | she was married to Darwin Read, | moving shortly thercafter to Willi- mantic. Later she moved to Forest- ville where she resided until the death of her husband 16 years ago. Since that time she has resided with her niece, Mrs. Harry R. Umphrey of 142 South street, who ia her only surviving relative. She was a men- ber of Alivet Chapter, Order of astern Star. Funeral gervices will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the |funeral home of Thomas P. O'Brien {on Main street. Rev. John Wilkens, rector of Trinity Episcopal church, will officiate and burial will be in the Forcstille cemetery. Men's Get-Together Meeting A got-together meeting of the men of St. Joseph's parish will be held in St. Joseph's Guild hall this even- ing when they will be the guests of Lev. William P. Laflin, pastor of the church, and his assistant, Rev. Ste- phen Carr. An entertainment pro- gram, consisting of sclcctions by a quartet, and a talk on the ecata- combs of Rome by Rev. Austin F. Munich of Plainville. Coffee and sandwiches will be served during thc evening. Approaching Nuptials Bans of the aproaching marriage of Miss Josephine Mastrobattisto, |daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sperry | Mastrobattisto of 103 Divinity street, and William H. Dutton, Jr., son ot William H. Dutton of Vernon strect, I'orestville were announced Sunday lat St. Anthony's on Monday morn- ing, February 11, Miss Mastrobattisto is a popular member of Bristol's younger social sct and is a talented sing.r. Mr. Dut- ton is a firement attached to the central fire station. g Funeral of Civil War Veteran The funeral of Newell Moulthrop, 88 year old Civil War veteran and oldest drummer in the state, who died early Saturday morning follow- ing a ten day illness with pneumon- ia, was held at 2:30 o'clock this aft- ernoon at the home of his son, George I". Moulthrop of 102 Hull street. Rev. P. ¥. Wolfenden, pastor of the Bristol Baptist church, con- ducted the services and burial was in West cemetery. Sliding Popular Sliding proved to be the popular outdoor sport on many of the hiils of the city Saturday and Sunday, many adults joining the youngsters in the first real tobogganing of the winter. In spite of the large crowds indulging in the sport, no accidents were reported. Alarm But No Burgiar When Officer Aldie Brault ap- ipeared at the store occupied by the Reed Auto Supply on Main street lute Sunday afternoon following the {sounding of a burglar alarm, he {found that there had been no at- {tempt at burglary. An inspection of [the interior by the proprictor a Ishort time later showed nothing | missing and it is thought that the jalarm was st off by a passerby {trying the door or by a short cir- cuit. 1 Moeting On Estimates | Estimates of the varicus city de- partments will be the subject of con- sideration at a special meeting of the |city council scheduled tor Tuesday |evening, January 29. These will be |approved and made ready for pres- {entation in budget form rext month. Endecs Win Close Contest In a game replete with thrills, the * = New Departure basket| feated the 8t. Frencis > City on the floor of H I{ I . it line by “Wardy"” Wa last few seconds of play tol its one point advantage. The locals were leading but by 5 £ Py points at half time spurt, the visiters knetted with but six minutes teo that time until & minute final whistle the lead then a basket from Adams tied the when about te shoot, fouled and he made goed on free try. S8eventeen fouls on each team, Bristel making on 13 tries. and the visiters em 11 Kach team scored 11 -fleld The summary: Bristol it :ii gk | a Picken, It Richtmyer, rf, Marchinek, rf Richman, ¢ Waterman, Manning, rb . lonurnwe | runswasy = - St. Francis Fid. ¥L 1 Povey, 1b Jacobs, ¢ . Calland, rf . Alams, 1b ... 9t 4y Score at half time, Bristol 19, 8 Francis 16; referee, Coyle; time, 20 minute halves, To Dispose of Accident Cases Final disposition of the cases of Tony Camerato and Dominick vino, charged with driving an auto- mobile while under the influence of iquor and reckless driving follow- ing an accident on Broad street De- cember 23, must be made on Wed- esday, December 30th, Judge Wil- liam J. Maloue ruled in police gourt this morping when a continuance until Sat@rday, February 2, was sug- gested by Assistant Prosecuting At- forney Robert J. 8tack. The case has been postponed on several eccasions pending a civil settlement between the parties involved. Anthony J. Rich is counsel for 8avino and Cam- erato is acting for Camerato. Communiop Sunday The men of St. Joseph's parish and Palos Council, Knights of Co- lumbus, received Holy Communion in a body at the 7:15 o'clock mass Sunday morning. Following the ser- vice, a breakfast was served im 8t. Joseph’s Guild hall. FIRENEN TRAPPED INNORWALK BUAZE Rescued With Great Dillicalty From Fitch Grammar School Norwalk, Jan. 20 (M—Twe fire- men were trapped, one 23 feet up on a blazing ladder and the second in the cupola of the burning build- ing and both rescued with great difficulty, another was injured by falling timbers and a fourth ever- come by smoke in a fire that did $25,000 damage and completely ruined the historic KFitch grammar school in Gregory Boulevard, East Norwalk yesterday. No official cause for the blase has vet been determined, although it is believed to have been caused by a defect in the heating apparatus. The blaze was discovered at $ o'clock in the morning by Perry W. Bean, Norwalk high 00l instruc- tor, who turned in the alarm. A general alarm was also turned in by Fire Chiet George W: Bogardus, but the fire had made too great a head- way by the time it was discovered. George D. Nash of Hope Hose company, detailed with four others to enter the bullding, became sepa- rated from the group and cut eff by thg blaze, made his way te the cupola. His disappearance was immediate- ly noticed and several re-entered the building to aid him. He was observed issuing from the cupola, A ladder was swung to the cage and at a great risk due to the slip- pery- roof, Nash managed to crawl to the ladder and down to safety. A few minutes later Arthur Kelly, a ladderman, up 25 feet on a lad- der on the other side of the build- ing, directing a lose inte the blaze was attracted by yells of other fire. men and discovered the blase eating away the base of the ladder. He directed his hose against the flames and the ladder already weakend by the fire swayed under the pressure of water. He quickly descended as other firemen sprang to grasp the ladder which collapsed as Kelly was about five feet from the last rung. Willlam H. Morrow, attached to Centarl Hose Wi overcome by smoke while directing a hose agains® the blaze inside the bullding and was carried out to safety by fellow firemen. Louis D'Orio suffered & bad gash in the forehead when struck by fall- ing timbers. Both firemea were put out-of commission. By BLOSSER DONT LOOK AT AS TRAT \NAY- \NIAT DID THEY SAY? IS FRECILES ALL RIGKT 77 DON'T STARE SO=GAY. GOMETIUNG -~