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New Britain herald., 1924-05-02
JUDGE LANDLS CRI77CZZES
 UPHAM AND OTHER LEADERS
 M THE REPUBLICAN, PARTY
METHODISTS VOTE FOR
 U. s. IN WORLD COURT Convention Also Scores Foreign Relations
 Committee Delays

Springfield, Mass, May 2. The Methodist Episcopal general confer ence voted today in favor of the United States joining the world court for the settlement of international S'"',''. >~ "-- ' -4zf on was present. HUB. ogers, of New
 'E4 2.t ited s'tates cir X TQatEG5uGOl 5opteu without
 me resolution read as follows:
 Resolved by the general confer ence of the Methodist Episcopal church representing four million, five hundred thousand members. that he favor the proposal made by President Harding in his message of February a4, 1928 and which has been endorsed by President Coolidge and Secretary of State Hughes. that the government of the United States should join with other nations of the world in the of and participation in the permanent court of international justics. We favor the determinational of international controversies not by force of arms but by the impartial in- vestigation of facts and the applica- ton of them to the rules of interna- tional law by world court.
 Resolved, that we protest against the delay by the foreign relations of the senate which has had this proposal before 1t without action for over year. and we re- spetcfully ask for immediate and fav- orable action by that committee and by the senate of the United States
 Resolved. that this action he at once communicated by the presiding bishop and the secretary of this gen eral conference to the president of the United States and to the chairman of the foreign relations committee of the senate, Henry Cabot Lodge"
New Britain herald., 1924-05-02
RECOMMEND UNIFORMS
 FOR JITNEY DRIVERS
Public Utilities Officials Suggest Improvement for
 Bus Employees

Acting on a recommendation made by the public utilities commission and following the example set by Edward McAloon, proprietor of the Yellow Taxicab Co. line in this city, jitney drivers in New Britain will be put into uniform within a short time, and before the summer is over the spec tacle of jitney or taxi driver in civilian clothes is expected 10 be a rare sight.
 Although the public utilities com mission has the power to order any thing for the betterment of the ser- vice, the uniform recommendation was made merely as a suggestion, in the belief that a definite order would not be necessary, 1t was stated at the headquarters in the capitol this morn- ing. While 1t was not stated that an order would follow If the recom- menJation were ignored. the inference was that such was the plan.
 "The uniform goes with all pas. senger transportation facilities. rail- way, street car conductors, etc.," the public utilities office stated this morn- ing. and it would add dignity and re- spect to the New Britain litney ser vice.
 Besides this the public of New Britain will have a better chance 10 know who is responsible, who is in authority, and the whole service will be in keeping with the improved fa- cilities now in use. 1t also would eliminate to a large extent inc pos sibility of using incompetent and in- experienced drivers"
 According to an estimate made by an official of the department, New Britain today with eight or more big passenger busses costing between s7,o00 and ss,0o0 apiece, has a jitney equipment totalling in value almost s10O,000.
 IL is stated that Mrs. Helen Muter of the Chapman street line has issued orders 10 all her drivers to get into uniforms as soon as possible. and other lines will follow suit.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-02
NAMED BEAUTY GETS.
 $IOO,OOO SETTLEMENT
Former Follies Girl, Hurt
 in Wreck, Drops S5O0,OOO . Suit Against Plant

New York, May D. The $500. 900 damage suit brought by Helene Jes- mer, former Follies beauty. against Philip Morgan Plant. wealthy stepson of Federal Attorney Hayward. for al- legged injuries which ruined her beauty, which she suffered In a motor car accident, today was settled out of court at figure understood to be in the neighborhood of s100.000.
 Miss Jesmer maintained Plant was responsible for the accident which, she said, destroyed the sight Of one eye and left her in state of emotion al instability.
 Part of yesterdays session of the suit had been devoted to reading let ters sent by Plant to the plaintiff after the accident. Their general, tone was of deep affection.
 Before discharging the jury. Judge Gavegan said.
 That is a very welcome result for the court, as well as for the parties concerned, including the jurors al- though they may experience some slight disappointment in not being called upon to render verdict.
 "I am very glad the parties adjust ed their differences It was an un- usual case. The plaintiff met with a great misfortune, 10 say nothing Of her romance which has been shatter- ed, for there was a thread Of a TO- nance running through the case.
 "The comeliness of the plaintiff has been destroyed to some extent.
 "On the ether side the defendant. even though protesting his innocence in the matter, from the beginning. showed he wanted to settle the case. However. he did not realize the great misfortune that had overtaken the plaintiff and when he was made 10 appreciate 1t, he showed great magma nimity in his attitude.
 Tn order to make an end to litiga- ton he has made an offer which is satisfactory to the plaintiff and en- ables him to dismiss from his mind his identification with the misfortune that has overtaken the plaintiff. This settlement leaves the matter without enmity on either side"
New Britain herald., 1924-05-02
THEATER MEN OBJECT TO
 LICENSE FEE INCREASE
One Says Council Committee Is An- noycd Because Passes Have
 Been Taken Away.

Manager John Contaras of the Capitol theater, Manager Carlyle Bar rett of the Palace theater. Manager Peter Perokas of the Scenic theater and Manager Frank Dzicek of the Lyceum theater called on Mayor A. M. Paonessa this morning to protest against any increase in theater license fees.
 The license committee of the com mon council is to meet Monday eve ming to consider increases. Mayor Paonessa told his visitors that the council committee has control of this matter and that they should appear Monday evening and give their argu- ments against increases.
 One of the theater men argued that carnivals playing in town one week a year should pay as much as the theaters. In reply to a question. the theater man said he pays si25 year as city license. The mayor informed him that carniyals pay $50 a day or $500 a week.
 As the playhouse managers were leaving the mayors office one re- marked that the license committee planned theater license increase be- cause they no longer have free passes to the theaters.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-02
DEATH OF JUDGE BYRNE
Waterbury Lawyer. Former Judge of Probate. Expires suddenly From Heart Attack.

Waterbury. May 2.-Judge Michael J. Bryne. 52. died suddenly at his home here today from a heart att tack. He was graduate Of the Royal university of Ireland and Yale law school. 1895.
 He was judge of the probate court here for two years 1909 and 1910 ard was the first republican 10 be elected in 20 years. He also served on fhe school board for two years.
 He was president of the National Co. of rAs city and the Connecticut Oil Co.,, here and treasurer of the Diamond Oil Co. of Stamford. and was at one time vice-president of the Independent Oil Mems association of America. He Is survived by his wife and seven children.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-02
HIRT ON MILFORD pIkr

New Haven. May 2.-Mrs. Hose Malcolm. 24. of f. Ninth avenue. Mount Vernon, Y. r.. was suffering from an injured back and possible internal injuries at the New Haven hospital today as a result of a colli- sion between the car in which she was riding toward Milford with her husband and an automobile truck on the Milford turnpike last night. Orange authorities are investigating the accident.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-02
BOARDER SLASHES WOMAN
New Haven Man Also Tries Suicide But Is Overpowered By Victims Husband and Brother.

New Haven, May s.-John Mohan, boarder in the house of Mary Gro- malla, in Grand avenue, today went into the woman's room and slashed her on the body with razor. He was overpowered by the woman's hus- band and brother. While the latter were giving first aid to Mrs. Gro malla Mohan slashed himself. Man and woman were taken to the hospi- tai. The latter is in serious state from loss of blood, but the man missed his jugular vein and he was removed to the jail and placed under guard. Moban has been i'll for some time.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-02
Armed Men Hold Up Auto
 Driver, Get But 60 Cents

Milford. May 2.-Clarence A. John- son Of Bridgeport reported to the po- lice today that while crossing Wash ington bridge at an early hour, two men with guns jumped on the rum ming board and compelled him to give up sixty cents.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-02
.PAJEWSKI TO LEAVE
 BERTH AS ALDERMAN
Fifth Warder Who BOlted (. Q. P.
 Mill Tender Resignation
WILL QUIT PUBLIC LIFE
Does Not Anticipate Being Appointed To Ofice-fieIped Roll Up Big Plurality For Mayor Paonessa in Northwest Section.

Alderman Peter J. Pajewski. for the past three years a member of the common council. will probably resign from that body within a few weeks and will retire from active public life.
 The alderman said this morning that the motive that prompts his resignation is not. as in the case of eX-Alderman Frank l.. Conlon, to ac- cept an .appointive position. but rather because he feels he has accomplished some of the things he set out to do aside and allow another to occupy the adermanic berth in the fifth ward. Alderman Conlon quit the council yes- terday to assume the ehairmanship of the board of public works which had been rendered him by Mayor A. NJ. Paonessa. He aud Alderman Pajew- ski were staunch friends in the coun- cil and supported many of the minor- ity bills introduced during the past few years although Pajewski is a re- publican while Conlon was minority leader.
 Entered Politics in 1921
 Alderman Pajewski first entered ac- tive politics as an aspirant for office when he ran for alderman in the fifth ward in 1921. He was elected by big majority, Last year he was again the republican nominee and the fifth ward democrats endorsed his candidacy.
 When the republican members of the common council met to organize, he was a candidate for mayor pro tenn. He was defeated by Alderman Cornelius ]. Dehm. When the results were made known. Pajewski tlayed his fellow republicans for the methods they employed in bringing about his defeat and concluded his talk by say ing:
 'As the party supported me for mayor pro tenn. will support the party in the spring election"
 BoItcd From Party
 Two weeks before the recent cleo ton the alderman reiterated his threat that the c. 0. P. would receive from him the same kind of support it gave him. He took the stump for Mayor A, M. Paonessa, the democratic nominee snd toured the firth ward in the interests Of the candidate. On election day, the firth district returned a plurality of more than 900 votes for paonessa. this being 300 moro than he received the previous year and it was one of the big factors in his suc- cess
 Paiewski discussed lis political life this morning and expressed him. self as pleased that he had been able to accomplish some of the things he had hoped for. He said that. if he decided to retire. he would seek no other public office for the present at least.
 Alderman Pajewski's resignation will probably Be submitted to the common council at the May meeting and will come up for action at the same time as that of Alderman Con- lon.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-02
Hartford Mayor Will Not Give Oath to Successor

Hartford. May 2.-Mayor Richard J. kinsella announced today that he will not administer the oath of office to Alderman Norman c. Stevens who. according to the returns. was elected mayor April 1 by a plurality by 17s. Mir. Stevens was the repub- lican nominee and Mayor Kinsella lis democratic opponent The mayor elect will take office next Tuesday unless prevented from doing so by court action. The democratic town committee claims that fully 302 illegal votes were cast in the mayoralty cleo the legality of Mir. Stevens election.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-02
President Today Receives
 Bursom Bill on Pensions

bill. increasing pensions for civil and spanish-American war veterans was returned to President Coolidge today with reports on # by the commission CT of pensions and Director Lord of the budget bureau. The ten-day period during which the president must act upon the measure expires next Wednesday.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-02
SISTER OF THAW IS
 THE OTHER WOMAN
Countess De Perigny Cited as Co
 respondent by Mrs. Modica
OFFENSES ARE CHARGED
Plaintiff Claims She Gave Husband S4.000 and Auto-Tells of Indiscre- tions in hipboard-Judge Refuses to Give Child to Father.

New York, May 2.-Countess Mar garet Carnegie De Perigny, sister of Harry K. Thaw, was named core spondent in an action for absolute divorce filed by Mrs. Madeline Helen Modica against her husband. Eman- uel Victor Modica, of Newark, N. J., 1t became known today. Modica was served with notice of the action W he appeared before Supreme c Justice Lewis where he was ma, an effort to obtain custody of 9fE daughter. Madeline Dorothy Moo 16 months old.
 Indiscretions Charged.
 Mrs Modica. in her action. charged indiscretions on the liner Homeric on a trip to Paris. She asserted the countess had given her husband a motor car and s4,O00 in cash.
 Mrs. Modica in February began suit against the countess for s5O0,- 900 damages, charging alienation of the affections of her husband. She maintained the countess won her hus- band tModica) between October, 1s--b hhh kNoftilbtit iHt count and countess were married in Paris in November, 1928.
 A week after the suit was filed, Count and Countess De Perigny sailed for Europe.
 Modlca was served with papers In his wife's action as he entered court to attend the case in which he sought possession of the child. Mrs. Modica. 2s years old and attractive. testified in oposition to her husbands efforts 10 obtain custody of their daughter.
 Denies Allegations.
 When Modica came 10 the stand, he denied statements contained in affidavits he previously signed and which reflected on the character Of the countess. lTe told. instead, that he had been assaulted by the Count De perigny at the Hotel Plaza in September. 1923. and that his attor- neys told him he could obtain re- dress by having Mrs. Modica sue the countess for alienation Of affections.
 "The count beat me with a cane and insisted that I accompany him to a safe deposit vault. where he compelled me to take from the vault the 200 letters written me by the countess" said Modica. "Tben he gave me check for si,0O0."
 When the witness said he hadn't any idea why De Perigny gave him the money. Justice Lewis said. ''it would take wiser judge than I to believe that"
 Modica denied the countess had given him an automobile but admit ted he received s400o from her. which, he said, he had invested in his building business. later repaylng s2,000 Of the amount.
 Petition Is Denied.
 Justice Lewis denied Modica's pee tition for custody of the child. and ordered that he make no effort even to sec her, saying:
 "A father must have good morals and your morals will not stand ques- tioning." The baby. dressed in pink. was in court. in the arms Of It's ma ternal grandmother.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-02
S47,0O0 Held by Slain
 BOOtlegger Is Missing

Newark, V. l.. May 2.-Assistant Prosecutor Wachenfeld announced today that s47.B09 which Benjamin Getzeiier. bootiegger murdered here Tuesday by unknown sssailants. was known to have brought 10 his office that day. has not been found. Mir. wachenfeld said that The murdered man brought the money here from trip to the Jersey shore.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-02
OPPOSES RATE INCREASE
Mayor Hslan Of New York Announces He Win Contest Raise Ordered By Court Yesterday.

New York. May 2.-Mayor IIyian today directed that legal steps be taken on behalf of the city to prevent enforcement of the 10 per cent in- crease in telephone rates allowed the New York Telephone company yes- terday by Federal Judge Knox.
 "Take the necessary action and use every possible legal means at your command to protect the peoples in- terests," Mayor Hylan told George F. Nicholson. corporation counsel.
 Mayor Hylan said he also wanted to know what right, under the law, the court has 10 increase these rates"
New Britain herald., 1924-05-02
MRs. rnRp IMpRo,Es

Detroit. May 2.-The condition Of Mrs Henry Ford. who underwent a major abdominal operation at Henry Ford hospital yesterday. was pro- nounced today by her surgeon. pr. E. D. Mcclure. to be satisfactory He said she would probably remain al the hospital three weeks.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-02
Judge Bullard Recorder
 Of Hartford Court Out

Hartford, May 2.-Judge Herbert s. Bullard. recorder of the city court of Hartford since 1905, today submit- ted his resignation 10 Governor Tenn pleton and asked it's acceptance early this month. Judge Bullard has been in III health for year and several Hartford justices Of the peace have occupied the bench in his absence.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-02
SNOW IN SYRACUSE

Syracuse, \. r.. May s.-snow to- day worked havoc with plans for an active day in Syracuse sports.
 The snow and cold weather forced postponement for the third success siye day of syracuse's scheduled home opening of the International league season with Reading as it's foe.
 The weather upset plans for the Syracuse t-niversity-M. l. T. crew race but this afternoon announcement was made the regatta would be staged. regardless of weather conditions.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-02
President Orders
 Embargo for Cuba

Washington, May 2.-President Coolidge issued a proclamation de- claring an embargo on shipments to Cuba, effective immediately. The ac- ton was taken at the request of the Cuban government which formally called the attention Of the Washing ton government to the condition of violence existing in Cuba"
New Britain herald., 1924-05-02
Three Pittsburgers Die
 When Auto Crashes Pole

Pittsburgh, May 2.-Three men were killed and three others were in- iured, one seriously, today when their automobile crashed into a pole at Verona. suburb. The dead were Philip Klingensmith. Austin McCann and Ernest Lehman, all of Pittsburgh.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-02
SEARCHING PARTIES
 LOOKING FOR FILLER
Four Groups Systematically Take
 Up Hunt for Major Martin
HOPES STILL ENTERTAINED
Round -World-F Flight Commander May Have Headed Inland fin storm and Found Refuge in Some Secluded Nook-No Trace However.

Abord the Haio, Coast Guard Cut ter Searching for Major Martin, May By Wireless to the Associated Press to Estevan. B. C.,-Search for Major Frederick l.. Martin, missing American world flight commander, has been divided into four parts and early today was proceeding system aticaly.
 Inasmuch as no word has been re- eeived of the sighting of Major Mar tin lsince he left Chignik. Alaska. Wednesday to fly to Dutch Harbor, 40 miles away. it was assumed he had not proceeded far beyond Chignik. It was considered practically certain that he could not have passed the Shumagin Islands. l40 miles from chignik, or False Pass. 2so miles from Chignik.
 When Major Martin, accompa&ed by his mechanician took the air at Chignik to join the three planes at Dutch Harbor. the Haida was in the Shumagins 'satching for him. When lis three companion pilots scared over False Pass April is, it was promptly reported by a radio station of r. E. Harris. a Salmon canner. as they went over False Pass.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-02
Commons Rejects Bill on
 Representation 23S-144

By The Ass0clatFd TTess.
 London, May 2.--Ths House of Commons this afternoon rejected by a vote Of 2Ss to IA the proportional representation bill sponsored by the Liberals.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-02
FONTS BILL UP.

Washington, May 2.-The soldier bonus bill was before the house today for final approval with some minor changes made by the senate and agreed Co by house confsrees to be ratified.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-02
Search is Renewed

By The Associated Press.
 Bremerton, Wash, May s.--Search for Major Frederick l.. Martin, com mander of the United States army around-the-world flight. and his me- chanician, Sergeant Ava Harvey, mis- sing since their departure in the air cruiser Seattle from Chignik. Alaska, Wednesday morning, was resumed with fresh yigor at dawn today by coast guard cutters and all available csnnery vessels between Chignik and Dutch Irarhor UnalaslSa.
 Ships not equipped with search lights were halted during the night, but the coast guard cutters Haidi and sel Pioneer crept through the dark ness with lights trained along the rugged north Pacific shore line. Lat est wireless advices gave the Algon- quin's position as between Pirate Cove. in the shumagin islands, and chignik.
 Mariners believe that 10 be closest 10 the point where Major Martin may have been forced down.
 tAflltMtu HOUt Aidtt tin V IthNut has come with cessation of furious gales which have been flashing the Alaska Peninsula shore and the Aleu- tian islands for week.
 Owing to roor radio communica- lion with northern points during day. light hours it was thought here that any word concerning what befell the plane would be delayed many hours.
 still No Trace
 wireless message from Cordova received here at midnight. the latest communication. said no trace of the missing airmen had been found up to '3:S0 p. m. Alaska time.
 Numerous minute islands. many of them not even charted on the largest Of marine maps, dot the territory where the search is in progress. So far as is known here, the Seattle did not carry more than days supply of food. Unless Martin and Harvey are in a sheltered and inhabited place. it was pointed out, the two may be suf- fering from exposure and hunger.
 The three pilots at Dutch Harbor have become concerned over whether their adventure will succeed. Captain C. E. Rolstad, master of the S. s. Brookdale. declared upon arrival at Seattle yesterday from Dutch Harbor.
 "The people have no idea of the courage the fiiers have shown in their hattles with the elements in the north" Captain Rolstad said. They do not deny that they are fearful that if weather conditions do not im- mediately improve they may be un- able to circle the globe this season.
 'Jieutenants Lowell H. Smith, Leigh Wade and Eric Nelson, in the planes Chicago. Boston and New Or jeans, made thrilling flight from Chisnik to Dutch Harbor.
 Had to Fly Low
 Lieutenant Nelson said the planes had 10 battle their way through the storm some times as low as 100 feet above the surface to follow the coast line. The snow made if impossible to hy higher without losing their way"
New Britain herald., 1924-05-02
Hope Is HcId out

E. The Associated Press.
 Seward. Alaska, May 2--Beiieve that Major Frederick l.. Martin. chief of tho army world fiers. and Sergeant Ava Harvey still were alive and probably in some sheltered nook. was expressed todal by Captain O. A. Johansen. master of the government mail steamer Starr. Before Martin left Seward. Johansen went over the commanders maps with him con- eerHing the route between Chignik and Dutch Harbor.
 The two airmen probably are at Kuprenof Point. south of Chignik. or in one Of the many sheltered and
 tcoptiuusd on Twenty-Ninth Pare,
New Britain herald., 1924-05-02
THE WEATHER

Hartford, May 2.-Forecasf for New Britain and vicinity: Fair tonight and Saturday; slightly warmer.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-02
scarchers Going Inland

bN me AssotIateh FFtss.
 False Pass. Alaska. May 2.-Likeli- hood that Major Frederick l.. Martin, turned the nose Of his cruiser over the Aieutian range of mountains instead of taking the longer route of skirting the Alaska peninsula after his de- parture from Chienik. Alaska. for Dutch Harbor. Unalaska. caused searci1ers today to turn inland in the hunt for Martin and his machanician. who have been missing since We'd nesday morning.
 Word reached here that iaT party was 10 leave Chignik shortly.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-02

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