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New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
HULL WITHDRAWS
Burlington Caucus Row Ended For the PrcSent-Hcaly Says Remedy Is Criminal Prosecution.

Hartford, Oct. 21-The Burlington caucus row came to an unexpected end in the superior court before Judge Newell Jennigs today when attorneys for George w. Hull of Burlington withdrew his application for a rule ordering the secretary of state and town clerk John R. Reeve of Burlington 10 show cause why they should not be enioined from putting the Burlington republican nominations for representative, jus- tices of the peace and judge of pro- bate on the official ballot.
 Mir. Hull was a candidate for the nomination for representatiN in the caucus on October fl and he was de- feated. c He claimed that he had moved for vote by check list and that more than 25 per cent of those present voted for the motion but the chairman declared it lost. Hull then took the matter to the superior court.
 His counsel said today that after looking up the law they were con vinced that an injunction did not lie in such a case, and Attorney Gen eral Healy said the only remedy was a criminal prosecution.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
No Change in Method
 Of Paving Teachers

No change in the method of pay ing the teachers in the local public schools is contemplated at present, no action having been taken yester- day afternoon at the meeting of the finance committee of the school board with representatives of the teachers council. The present method is to pay them ten times, once month. during the school year. but there has been some agi- tation among the teachers for twelve monthly payments covering the en- tire year. The representatives of the teachers council did not favor this plan and 1t was not presented to the meeting The main business disposed of was the definite dates on which the teachers will be paid, an action which is taken regularly every year.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
ERRORS DISCOVERED 0N DEMOCRATIC TICKET
Secretary of State Finds Several Details Wrong
 Ballots to Be Late?

Hartford. Oct. 21.-A number ot errors have been discovered in the democratic state ticket and the cor eection of them may delay the dis tribution of ballots 10 the towns for the election on November 4. The er- TOTS are due to inaccuracies in the ticket furnished the secretary of state by the state central committee. The report is signed by Congressman P. R, O'Sullivan who presided at the democratic state convention at which .he ticket was nominated. The names of the democratic presidential cleo tors are not printed in the order in which they were nominated. The given name of Philip Troup of New Haven was spelled on the certificate Phillip"
 Tn the name of John A. Markham of Hartford, nominee for secretary If state. the initial was omitted.
 The convention named William liam S Meany of Greenwich for treasurer and James R. May of New London for comptroller. In the certi- acate of the nominations received from New Haven the position of these candidates were reversed. MT. Meany being named for comptroller md Mir. May for treasurer.
 The secretary of state had sent to he towns where voting machines are Ised the names of the candidates on he different party tickets before the ,rrors were discovered. He has noti- Jed the clerks Of these towns the er- 'ors and corrections.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
NEW P. O. BUILDING
 FOR COURT STREET
Structure Will Be Used for Parcel Post
 Business

A new building to house the par eel post business and later the pos tai savings business if necessary will be erected soon on Court street in the rear of the main post office. The building will be erected by Anson A. Mills and will be leased either in whole or part to the post office de- partment for a period of five years beginning December 15, 1924.
 The lease. includes equipment and postal savings furniture when nec- essary. Mir. Mills has not completed his plans for the building, which will be an auxiliary to the central post office and marks one step in the campaign for increased postal facilities, by Postmaster H. E. Err win.
 The building will be erected on a lot measuring 5Ox100 feet owned by MT. Mills, loeated on Court street between the Peoples church N and the residence of Dr. J. w Bush.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
Bernard B. Byam, Aged 20, Dies Of Burns, Telegram From Navy Department Today h. forms Mother.
Five Others Not Expected to Live and 16 More Are Seriously Injured - En- sign Dies Saving Lives.
Especial to the Heraid.)

Bristol Oct. 21.-Bernard Bever- ly Byam, 20 years old, died of burns yesterday, following an explosion on board the U. $. S. Trenton off the Virginia Capes, according to tele- gram, received this morning by his LiEcoln street, from Admiral w. R. Shoemaker, chief of the bureau of navigation at Washington, D. c. Un- til the navy department can be communicated with, no arrange- ments will be made for the funeraL
 Bernard Byam was born in Bos- ton on June 2, 1904. He removed to this city 10 years ago with his mother and attended the Federal Jill school in this city. He enlist ed in the navy last fall but it was some time afterward that his mother knew of the enlistment. The last letter from her son was re3 ceived in September from Viile Franche, while the cruiser was on "shakedown" cruise around Afri- ca. The warship was commissioned about six months ago and young Byam was among those picked for the crew of the new ship. Previous 10 that time, he had served at Newport and on receiving ships.
 He was the son rf the late nr. Bernard Byam of Lowell, who died shortly before the Byam family moved to this city Besides his mother. he is survived by four sis ters, Misses Mabel, Eudora, Vera and Bernardine Byam, all of this city. ...~
 The first reports of the explosion on the cruiser gave young Byam's name as Bryan and his address as Bristol, R. I. His mother did not know of his death until shortly aft- CT o'clock, today when the tele- gram came from the navy depart- ment
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
Democrats Expect 10 Spend
 $780, GOO h Coming Election
J. W. Gerard Appears Before Senate Investi- gating Committee -0ne $25,OOO Con-
 tribution From Chadbourne.

Washington, Oct. 2i.-Contribu- tions totalling s54s,440 have been made to the democratic national campaign fund to date, James W. Gerard, the party's national treas urer, testified today before the sen ate Investigating committee.
 Mir. Gerard estimated that the final total of the campaign would not exceed s75O,000.
 Going over the list of contribut- ors, most of which was made public last night in New York, the com mittee members asked the demo- cratic treasurer to identify some of them. Thomas L. Chadbourne, who contributed $25,000. was identified as an banker.
 Senator Caraway. democrat, Ar kansas, developed that Chadbourne was chief supporter of William G. McAdoo in the pre-convention or ganization. }
 "John D. Ryan. s5,OOo," read Chairman Borah from the list. Who is Ryan,"
 He is president of the Anaconda Copper Co.," Mir. Gerard replied.
 C. w. Watson, who contributed s5,000, was identified as a former senator from West Virginia.
 q think he is a coal operator" said the witness.
 Samuel Untermyer, who also con- tributed s5,000. was identified as a New York lawyer. He has agreed to assist Frank r. Walsh, counsel for
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
GOVERNOR TEMPLETON
 REPLIES TO CRITICS
States Why He Must Call Special Election for
 U. $. Senator

Waterbury, Oct. 21. -- Governor Charles A. Templeton this morning replied to his critics, who claim that he unnecessarily put the people of this state to an expense of about half million dollars in connection with the special election to fill the va cancy left in the U. s. senate through the death of Senator Frank Brandegee, by quoting the consttu- tion wherein it states the governor shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies" He said he cannot, and does not wish, to, shift the re- sponsiblity of selecting a senator away from the people.
 In his statement, Governor Tenn pleton said, ''the constitution is ab- solutely mandatory. It says that the governor shall issue writs of cleo ton to fill such vacancies The only exception under the constitution is where the legislature has made some other provision which in this case if has not done.
 q have no right to assume that the legislature will wish to make a special provision. It has not done so in the 12 years since the consti- tutional amendment was passed and it may not care 10 do so now No body can speak for the legislature except itself.
 At all events, l have present duty which the constitution imposes on me and I must fulfill it. l am responsible for my term of off. .ce, and I am not responsible for, nor can I look into any future term of office.
 ''I regret the expense, but the ex- pense is due to the emergency and to the provision of the constitution. That expense would have to be un- dergone later if not sooner. And the state of Connecticut can much better afford the expense than be without one of it's senators at critical time like this
 'I have faith in the people. The constitution requires me to place the choice of a senator in the hands of the people. l cannot and do not wish to shift the responsibility away from the people. I believe that their decision will be right"
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
HINES ANSWERS CRITICS
Head of Veterans Bureau Denies Cheap and Imperfect Emblcms Draped COffins.

Washington, Oct. Exchanges made recently before the New York State Federation of WomenI clubs that the veterans bureau had rdaped the collins of soldiers with cheap and shoddy flags, and had contracted for 30O,000 which were found to be without a row of eight stars, were answered by Director Hines today with an assertion that all flags pur- chased since August l, 1922-only 2,400 in number-were examined and met with federal requirement.
 Samples must he submitted for inspection before an order is placed for flags" he said.
 Regarding the specific allegation that an imperfect flag was used to drape the coffin of Harry Bench. who died in Philadelphia veterans hospital last December, the director said the incident is being investi- gated,
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
PETTY OFFICER KILLED,
 MISTAKEN FOR BURGLAR
Gets Into Wrong Door While IntoNi- cated and is Shot By Head of
 House During SkufTlC,

Somerville. Mass, Oct. files ter T. Fellows, a chief petty officer attached to the battleship Utah, was shot and killed early today by Pat rick J. Mcclure, who said he be- lieved he was a burglar. Mcclure was arraigned on a charge of man. slaughter, and was released in bonds of sl,O0O for a hearing later.
 Fellows, in civilian clothing, was first heard at window, then was seen inserting a key in the front door of the Mcclure home, a two- family house, members of McGuire's family said. Mcclure took a re- volyer to the door, opened it, and the man grappled with him. He told the police he intended 10 hit the intruder over the head with the weapon, but in the struggle it was discharged. the bullet entering Eel lows forehead.
 The dead man lived on a nearby street, and the police said it was possible he had mistaken the house for his own while intoxicated.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
BRISTOL MAN ONE OF SLX
 KILLED BY EXPLOSION ON SHIP AT TARGET PRACTICE
CIVIC LEAGUE HEARS
 OF BLIND TIGERS But Will Not Go Over Heads of Police,
 Bassette Says

There are several places in the city, on at least four different streets, where a thriving business is being done in the sale of liquor according to complaints received and consider ed by the executive committee of the Civic Safety League last evening, The committee met in the office of Chairman Arthur W. Upson.
 Some of the complaints were said 10 refer to places which to date have had little or no attention from the police department. Secretary Buel B. Bassette stated this morning that it was the policy of the organization to handle these complaints through the local police department, and the league does not go over the head of the police unless so requested by the officials themselves although he stated the league has taken things up with the state authorities.
 "We won't go over the heads of the local police unless 1t is case where the police cannot act" he said.
 MT. Bassette added that 1t was the opinion of the committee that the weakest spot in the enforcement pro- gram today is the small fines and suspended jail sentences imposed over and over aagin.
 On one of the streets complained of he said the complaint mentioned as many as 20 autom obiles standing in line in front of the house.
 President Upson was named a committee of one to confer with Frederic L. Fay of the South Con- gregational church in an effort to obtain a suitable film for a public meeting. If a satisfactory film can be found plans will be made for the meeting.
 The question of lotteries being conducted by clubs and individuals came in for considerable discussion, but the committee will seek addi- tional facts before taking any &C., tion.
 A resolution fayoring the Ameri- can plan of limiting the production of opium to the medicinal and scien- tific needs of the world, which will be presented to the League of Ma tions, was approved.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21

h,ldlVI lSd T Ollelles
 Francis P. Garvan, who gave s1o.- 900, is the former alien property custodian, MT. Gerard said.
 ''Is he the man who was concern ed in litigation in that respect 2" asked Senator Borah.
 He is" was the reply.
 Chairman Borah read from the list Bernard M, Baruch. s25.00O; Hem ry Morgenthau, former ambassador to Turkey, $21,000: Frank L. Polk, former under-secretary of state, $5,- OOo, and Cleveland II. Dodge, New York. $5,0OO."
 Whats Mir. Dodge's business ?" asked Senator Borah.
 He is in the copper business"
 MT. Gerard said Dodge was not as- sociated with that business with Mir. Ryan.
 Are there any organizations be- sides the national committee collect ing funds for your organization 9" asked Senatr Borah. lhere may be minor organiza- lions" replied the witness, but they are not collecting any substantial sums. l think some have received money from US. They include the Young Mems Democratic Club and Womens clubs" MT. Gerard said a total of $29,- TOO had been contributed by the Na- tional committee to the state com Continued on Page 15)
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
Mayor Paonessa and Supt. Pullen of Health Dept. Write to Immigration Commissioner.

Two departments of the city gov ernment united today in an effort to bring abont the release Of Edward Ryan, assistant superintendent of city hall, who is being detained at Ellis Island awaiting deportation to Ireland.
 From the office of Mayor A. NJ. Paonessa, a letter was sent United States Immigration Commissioner Curran at Ellis Island, advising the federal officer that Ryan's job is being held open for him in this city and giving assurance that the young man will be properly taken care Of here.
 Ryan has been stricken with trschoma, a condition of the eyes
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
GERMAN ELECTIONS
 HELD ON DEC. I
Advent Of New Parliament Not
 to Endan6er Dawes Plan
TO BE ADOPTED SAYS MARX
Political Complexion of New Body Problematical But Will Carry London Agreement Through Prepare to Fight Socialists.

] Dy Tho Associated Press.
 The dissolution of the reichstae and the advent of a new parliamen, in no way endangers the fulfillment by Germany of the London agree- ment on the Dawes reparation plan Chancellor Marx today told the Associated Press.
 Although the political complexion of the new reichstag is wholly con- jectural at this hour, the chancellor is convinced that the election, which has been officially set for Decem- Der z, will return a sufficient nun. Der of supporters of the Dawes plan and of the foreign and internal policies of the present government to insure the construction of a workable coalition government.
 This government, Dr. Marx de- clared. would be automatically pledged 10 strict execution of the various laws sanctioned by the reichstag August 29, providing for honorable fulfilment of the London agreement. These laws are already operating. the chancellor remarked, adding that the present cabinet, which would continue in office, was possessed of complete constitutional authority to protect these laws and to vouchsafe their honorable execu- tion.
 The dissolution decree signed by President Ebert obviates any fur ther session of the reichstag and the sitting scheduled for Wednesday, therefore, has been cancelled.
 Allaincc Is Indicated.
 The most significant political de- velopment today on the morrow of the dissolution of the reichstag was the Indication, suggested in news- paper comment and in political cir cles generally, of a coming struggle between an alliance of Dr. Von Hergt's German nationalist party and Foreign Minister Stresemann's peoples party against united front of the socialists. clericals and demo- crats.
 The press generally does not ex- press regret over the relchstag's dissolution. Wany of the newspapers rather welcoming the termination of a parliamentary situation which left the government at the mercy of an insufficient majority and inter- party barterings.
 None of the party organs reflects a clean cut election slogan but the mos significant suggestion comes concurrently from the Deutsche All gemeine Zeitung, the Shines organ, and the Lokal-Anzeiger, both of which urge a fusion of the nation- alist and peoples parties because internal political developments dic- tate a united front. This is taken to indicate prospective joint action by the two parties against the fight of the socialists for an eight-hour day and the demand of the radicals for drastice taxation on big busi- ness.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
VETERAN TEACHER IN
 BRISTOL SCHOOL DIES
Flags Flown in Memory of Miss Mary E.
 Callen
Especial to the Heraid.)


 Bristol, Oct. 21.-Bristol today is mourning the death of Miss Mary E. Calen, principal of the East Bris- tol school for about 30 years, who died last night at her home ir PlainYille, a.,s- sr.s.r F., A.s'
 Flags on the schools of the city will be flown at half mast from to- day until after the funeral. The East Bristol and Fifth avenue schools will be closed all day Thurs day, the day of the funeral, and delegations will attend the obsequies.
 Miss Callen was born in Plainville on July 7, 1860, and attended the Plainvile schools She was grad uated from New Britain Normal school with the class of 1879. Her first appointment as teacher was to the Stafford school in Bristol. A year later she went 10 the East Bristol school and remained at her post until a few weeks ago, when illness forced her to retire.
 Those who survive are a brother, Fred Callen, and a sister. Miss Mar garet Callen, both of Plainville.
 The funeral will be held Thurs day morning at o'cock. A high mass of requiem vii be celebrated at the church of Our Lady of Mercy, Plainville. Interment will be in Plainville.
 Former pupils of Miss Callen. in- cluding some of Brlstols leading business and professional men and women, were scheduled to meet to- night for the purpose of arranging a testimonial to Miss Callen. Those in charge of the meeting were deep ly grieved last night when they learned of the death of their be- loved former teacher.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
Fatalities Reported
 In Tropical Storm

Havana, Oct. 21.-Reports us t from eight to 1S persons had been killed and about 50 injured when the tropical storm hit Arroyos De Mantua, in Pinar Del Rio, were re- ceived here today. Almost every building in the town sustained heavy damage, and it was estimated that the tobacco crop suffered severely. Communication by wire was almost paralyZed.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
Shenandoah Houers Ouer Base
 Waits Chance 10 Moor To Mast

Shenandoah was hitting the ball at a speed averaging 50 miles an hour.
 Lieutenant Commander Lans- downe, captain, and Lieutenant An derson, meteoroogist, were sarguine after receiving the weather reports by radio from all of the stations on the Pacific coast that the storm had passed and calm weather might he expected
 The familiar looking weather chart with its circles Of red and blue which he sketched in the navi- gating gondola high in the air showed that the dirigible had fought its way out of the storm and thti the last entangling wind would be left behind at Point Conception.
 A message was radioed ahead to have a landing crew on the naval station grounds at 5:S0 a, m.
 When the moon shot above the peaks of the mountains after 10 o'clock, rejecting the trailing shadow of the long tube on the smooth waves, the storm had dis appeared and the Shenandoah start ed reeling off 90 miles an hour with regularity.
 The last 24 hours had shown the vicissitnies of air navigation. Part of the time the ship had been going backwards with all engines driving at full speed ahead and at other tines speeding through the air faster than any ship of the sea merely be cause the interference of the air had failed.
 The Shenandoah beat the time Of the fastest trains between Camp Lewis and San Diego by more than eight hours, the actual running time Of the railroad between the two
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
It. Nelson to Get
 Award From Sweden

Stockholm, Oct. 21.-The Swedish Aero Club has decided to bestow its highest award of honor, a gold plaque, upon Lieutenant Erik Nelson one of the pilots on the American round-the-world flight. It is expect ed that the plaque will be presented to the aviator, who was born and brought up in Sweden, when he comes here soon to visit his mother.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-21
MAIN STREET BUILDING
 IS SOLD FOR S72,50O
Harry Alex Sells Block Almost Op- posite Myrtle Street to
 Henry Morans

One of the biggest realty deals of the year was consummated yesterday atterpoon when Harry Alex sold his Main street property to Henry Morans, the deal which involves about $72,500, being handled by the realty firm of Rabinow X Raschkow.
 The building Is on the east side of Main street, almost opposite Myrtle street. A department store occupies the first floor. restaurant the sec ond and the upper floors are given over to rooming houses.