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New Britain herald., 1925-04-29
BASEBALL POOL DRAWS
 WRATH OF GOV. SMITH
New York Executive Or ders Sheriffs to Stop
 Its Operation

Albany, N. Y. April 2a.---Instruc- tions to put a stop to the operation Of a lottery known as the Albany Baseball Pool were sent by Governor Smith today to the sheriffs of AL bany, Rensselaer, and Schenectady counties, The governors action followed re- ceipt of complaint from "a prom inent citizen of Albany" whose name was withheld. It is avowed that the pool last week had receipts in excess of s112,0OQ.
 In his letter to the sheriffs the Governor wrote:
 T am informed that what was for time looked upon as an inno- cent feature of the annual baseball season has grown to be a well known lottery and as far east as the city of Boston people are talking about the Albany pool.
 T am of the opinion that 1t is operating in violation of the law and the state of New York cannot be the headquarters for the opera ton of pools of any kind that vio- late our constitution and state statutes"
 The governor quoted the article of the state constitution and the ac- ton of the penal law which pro- hibits pool operation. Then he wrote:
 ''The sheriff is the constitutional officer with county wide jurisdiction. His duties as far as gambling is con- cerned are set forth in penal law.
 You will proceed therefore, forth with, to stop all infractions of the law within your county"
 The pool operates in the winter months on points of fluctuation of leading stocks on the New York stock exchange and on the number of runs obtained by the major league baseball teams during the baseball season. Prizes have been awarded each week in amounts ranging from few dollars to more than $17,0O0, to holders of winning tickets, it is currently reported.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-29
EXPECT TO COMPLETE
 MACRI JURY BY NIGHT
At Noon Only Two More Were to Be Selected
 to Serve

New Haven, April 29.-Only one of the 20 talesmen called this morn ing was accepted for jury duty in the trial of Olympia Macrl, charged with the murder of John Bagnano, alleged father of her child. With two more jurors needed to fill the box, examination of talesmen pro- ceeded rapidly this afternoon.
 In anticipation that the jury would be completed sometime today all state witnesses had been sub poenaed to appear in court at 4 o'clock this afternoon. More than 40 are expected to appear in behalf of the state.
 When court recessed for luncheon the number of challenges by the s|nte had advanced to IS, while the de- fense kept it's number of peremptory challenges at IS. The number ex- cused by the court was greatly in creased during the morning when Is talesmen were excused. Of this number nine expressed the opinions that they were opposed to the death penalty.
 George Cowdell of Prospect who was being examined when recess was called, said that he had served on the Bessie Wakefield jury which in October 1918 brought in a first de- gree murder verdict.
 Teresa Macri. oldest sister of the defendant sat near Olympia during court this morning. Earlier in the day Mrs. Josepha Whitney. who with number of other society women has taken an inteerst in the case was in court. She said that there sholld be a limit on the maximum age of the talesmen called as well as a minimum. A number of those examined have given as their age US well above the allotted four score and ten. The men minimum is 20.
 Mrs. Whitney left the court be- fore noon and 1t is believed that she will be away until Saturday. Mrs, C. J. Bartlett, wife of Dr. (. J. Bartlett of the Grace hospital staff has taken her place as the representative Of the civic organizations interested in the trial,
New Britain herald., 1925-04-29
PROMINENT OPTICIAN
 SUCCUMBS TO ILLNESS
Frank L. Mcclure Dies at Home on Wallace
 Street

Frank L. McGuire of 30 Wallace street, for many years an optician in this city, died last night at his home after a years illness.
 MT. Mcclure was stricken about a year ago and was confined to his home for some time. Later he par ttally regained his health and was able to be at his office in the Booth block for a part of each day but more recently has been unable to at tend to his duties. He gradually grew weaker and death came last night.
 He was well known in local and state professional circles and was recognized as one of Connecticut s leading opticians. Associated with him in his offices were his sons, Frank and George Mcclure. A third son, Arthur T. McGuire is a stu dent of optometry in Boston, Mass.
 Mir. Mcclure was born In Granby. His parents moved to New Britain while he was a" child and made their home here for several years, later removing to Winsted and then re- turned to this city. MT. Mcclure studied optometry in New York city and upon completion of his course became connected with the Crowe,l drug store which was then located at the corner of Main and West Main streetsa He practiced his pro. fession at that location for man. years. Five years ago he opened his present offices in the Booth block.
 During the world war, Mir. Me. Gutre was active in the City Guard He also took an active interest in the National Rifle association.
 He is survived by his mother, his wife and the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Edward Mccarthy of Bridgeport; Thomas Mcclure of San Diego, Cal; Arthur T. Mcclure, George and Frank Mcclure. Marion Mcclure, teacher in the local pub lie school system. David and Gather inc Mcclure.
 Mir. Mcclure was a pioneer mem Der of the Knights of Columbus in New Britain. He held practically every office in Daly Council and was also active in tho formation of Bishop Tierney Assembly, Fourth Degree, Knights of Columbus
 Funeral services will be held Fri day morning at o'clock al St. Joseph's church and burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-29
Husband AbsOlved From
 Blame in Wife's Death

Waterbury, April 29. - Coroner John T. Monzani, in a finding issued today, finds that the death of Mrs. Louis Pierce Of Merlden, who died March 29 after the car in which she was riding with her husband left the road and turned over. was not caus- ed by the criminal negligence of any person. Mrs. Pierce died of frac- tured skull, sustained when she was thrown from her husbands car out onto the concrete on the road. The accident occurred near Rockville on the Cheshire road. Pierce claims he was dazzled by the lights of an ap- preaching. unidentified car. He turned off the road and his car hit large rocks causing the automobile to turn over.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-29
FATAL EXPLOSION IN
 WALDEN, MASS., PLANT
One Dying, Two Others
 Killed at Boston Rubber Shoe Go. Factory

Maiden, Mass, April 2s. The death list from an explosion which wrecked 8 part of the plant of the Boston Rubber Shoe company on Commercial street in this city today may reach three, officials announced after preliminary checkup. Two employees known to have been at work where the explosion occurred were killed and third Is dying at q hospital. t4.
 Half of the building used by the company as yarnish and cement department, two story brick struc- ture 75 feet long, was laid flat by the explosion which is believed to have originated in the varnish room. Robert M. Stewart of Maiden and John F. Nolan of Everett. who were at work in that room, are dead. NJ. c. McMackin of Revere, another enlr pIoye, was blown out of the build ing and sustained injuries which physicians said would probably be fatal.
 The main part Of the factory, 30 feet distant. was rocked by the blast, and windows were shattered. More than 5000 workers employed there rushed for the open under barrage of bricks and other debris. Several were slightly injured when they leaped from windows.
 Fire which followed the explosion was soon brought under control and the firemen began a search for the missing workers.
 Stewards body was found near a rear door of the varnish and cement department where the explosion oc- cured. He had apparently been hurled with great force against the side of the building and instantly killed. Nolan had been cut down while at his work in the cement room. His body was pinned to the floor with heavy girders and machin- cry.
 The firemen continued their search but it was believed that there were no more bodies in the debris. The cause of the explosion remained un- determined but 1t was believed to have originated in quantity of naptha used in manufacture.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-29
This Declaration Is Said To Reflect Also The Viewpoint of Presi- dent elect Hinden- burg--War Not De- sired.
Evacuation Problem Keeps Europe Unsettled - h. ternational Cooperation Is Thing Wanted.
By The Associated Press.


 Berlin, April 29.-Germanys for eign policy will not be changed, Dr. Hans Luther the German chancel. Tor, declared emphatically today in an address before the annual con- gress of the League for German h. dustry and Commerce.
 Hindenburg's View Too.
 This declaration is understood to reflect also the viewpoint of Presi- dent-elect Von Hindenburg, with whom the chancellor conferred yes- terday.
 While Dr. Luther did not refer 10 the recent election, 1t is generally understood he spoke with the full authority of Hindenburg and the groups promoting the field marshals candidacy.
 The people of Europe desire the removal of uncertainty and lack of clearness," Dr. Luther had previous ly declared. "A policy having that end in view must naturally be gov erned by the law of continuity and cannot arbitrarily change its direc- tion."
 No War Is Desired.
 That Germany does not desire war was a further categorical declaration by the chancellor, who laid great stress upon Germany's adherence to the security pact idea.
 Germany desires to protect her. self by treaty" he observed and. as wish to emphasize at this time, does not desire to conduct war"
 With regard to the failure to set tie the evacuation question, Dr. Luther avowed:
 "The whole European policy suf- fers from delay on this question"
 Reverting to the security problem, the chancellor reiterated:
 Tt is self-evident that the stand point adopted by the government remains unchanged"
 Wants Cooperation.
 The chancellor followed with pledge for international cooperation,
 German statesmen and German men of industry and commerce will never fail" he said ito contribute their share to peaceful understand ing and local cooperation for the international cooperation of na- tlons."
 Turning 10 internal problems, Dr. Luther insisted that all talk about new imitation was criminal.
 The chancellor said that the Reichsbank has made the mark se- cure through measures it has adopt ed and that 1t has other measures in hand for keeping it stable.
 In order that Germany may ex- port more and also that home con- sumption may be increased, the chancellor advised his hearers 10 for get the figures of imitation and again to calculate on close margin in which every penny counts.
 He said that he considered an ex- port surplus essential for industry and for the meeting of separations payments.
 He added a plea that the German people resume their pre-war habit of saving their money.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-29
WOMAN DIES SUDDENLY
Mrs. Josephine Mersier of g. Chest nut Street, Falls Sudden Victim of Heart Disease This Afternoon.

Mrs, Josephine Mersier, wife of Pitre Mersier of S7 Chestnut street, died suddenly at her home shortly after noon today. Medical Examiner John Purney was called and he gave heart trouble as the cause of her death. Although Mrs. Mersier has been an invalid all her life, she was presumably feeling as well as usual this morning and her death was un- expected.
 She came to this city from Can ada about two years ago. She leaves no children. Funeral arrangements, in charge of John'J. Tarrant, are in complete.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-29
Household Efficiency
 By University CO-Eds

Chicago, April 29.-YounE women students In the University Of Chicago home economics de- p1rtment are learning how 10 be cheerful housewives by applying 'job analysis" 10 their house. hold talks.
 Window washing was first at tackled and five cleaning fluids or compounds were used while a student stood by with stop watch. The test showed that alcohol could be applied in four seconds and required five seconds 10 dry, the shortest time recorded.
 Another test showed that it was possible, with a wire twisted brush with long bristles. 10 clean a pound of potatoes in 12 seconds, while the cleaning Of inc same quantity by the running water method required fifty seconds.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-29
Hen Fills Order for Double Yoke
 Egg; Initiating t for Customer
Obliging Biddy at West Cromwell Farm Provides Surprise Party for New Britain Woman.

A hen which puts initials of egg customers on the shell is the latest freak of nature uncovered in this section. The accompanying picture of the egg proves that 1t is done.
 Mrs, Kate NJ. Wilcox of Grove Hill, this city, visited friend, Miss Hattie Hance. at the latter's farm in West Cromwell a few days ago and while there placed on order for dozen Of fresh eggs. The eggs were delivered yesterday and on one of them-it was double yoke speci- men-Mrs. Wilcox found her ini- tials, K. M. w., plainly outlined. Be- cause 1t had double yoke, the egg was larger than the others, being partly brown and partly white. The initials, in brown. were on the white section.
 What makes the phenomenon all
New Britain herald., 1925-04-29
WASHINGTONIAN WRECKED
Crack Montreal to Washington Train Dcrailed at South RoyaltOn, Vt.- None Injured.

Bethel, Vt, April 2g.-The Wash ingtonan, fast through passenger train on the Central Vermont rail- road. was derailed early today at South Royalton. A broken Journal on the tender Of the locomotive was given as the cause. The tracks were lorn up for a distance or several hundred feet but passenger and train crew escaped injury.
 Traffic both ways on the main line of the Central Vermont was held LID for seven hours but the damage had been repaired and trains in opera ton at g o'clock. The Montrealer, the companion train of the Wash inGtonian on the northbound route, was delayed many hours, The pas- sengors were fed at Montpelier june ton by the railroad company.
 In 1924 the same train met with a serious accident on it's second trip a few miles south of the scene of today's mishap.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-29
Tossed About by Tornado,
 Texas Boy Is Injured

Kyle, Texas, April PA four year old negro boy was sucked into the air by a tornado which struck this town last night. carried several Fourteen farm tenants were injured Fourier farm tenants were injured and several thousand dollars of damage done over a territory two miles square northeast Of Kyle. 4 hale storm which broke windows and drove residents indoors was fol- lowed by rain, br aking a drought of eight months.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-29
MIR. AND MRS, STODDARD
 MARRIED HALF CENTURY
Corbin Avenue Resident Quietly Obesrve Golden Anniversary
 or Their Wedding.

MT. and Mrs. M. W. Stoddard of 253 Corbin avenue celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage at dinner party given at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Theodore Natzke. 175 Bassett street, last eve- ming. Only members of the immedi- ate family were present.
 Mir. and Mrs. Stoddard were mar ried by Rev. Mir. Dennison at the Center Congregational church in this city. They have five children, Will bur N. of Plainville, Mrs. Leon Cowles, Mrs. Charles Tomlln and Mrs. Theodore Natzke of this city and Mrs. Lloyd of Vernon Center, and five grandchildren.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-29
Newark, Bridgeport,
 Boston Water Service

NeWark, N. J., AprlI zy.-Ihe Newark and Boston Steamship Com pany, a corporation recently organ izcd under New Jersey laws, will be- gln a freight shipping service be- tween this city. Boston and Bridge port, Conn.,, tomorrow, its officers announced today. The opening of the new freight line marks the first Newark-New England freight ship ping service In the history of Allan tic seaboard commerce.
 As soon as business warrants, regular sailings on Tuesdays, Thurs day and Saturdays will be maintain cd the company announced.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-29
GERMANY WILL NOT CHANCE FOREIGN POLICY, DECLARES
 CHANCELLOR LUTHER TODAY
BLOODY RIOT OCCURS
 AT NEW YORK FACTORY
9 Injured, Machinery Wrecked-Caused by
 Labor Troubles

New York, April 29. - Ten men armed with blackjacks and iron pipes invaded the East Side Cloak and suit factory of Schneider, shan ofsky &; Seidman today, beat up 25 persons in the shop and wrecked several thousand dollars worth of machinery and cloth.
 Police believed the attack was the outgrowth of a union fight. Philip Shanofsky, one of the owners of the factory, may die of injuries inflicted by the 10 men. Charles McGarry, a city fireman, was seriously injured. One of the men was captured, but the others escaped in two waiting automobiles.
 The attack was caused by attempts to unionize the shop, one of the own CTS told the police. He said em- ployes had been intimidated and that the foreman was assaulted twice last month.
 The attack was made according to plan. The machinery was pushed over and pieces that did not break were broken with irons pipes, fiat irons and wrenches found in the shop. Cloth was hurled over the shop and then the attack was di- rected against workers and owners.
 The assault was so sudden, shan ofsky said, that the feeble efforts to fight back were intellectual. He said he tried to save his machinery, but was attacked with blackjacks and soon fell unconscious.
 The only woman in the factory, Miss Eva Cooper was not troubled.
 McGarry, who was walking along the street on his way home, suffered la fractured jaw when a chisel, thrown in the fight, fell from the sixth floor of the building, which is in East Broadway.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-29
Paris to New York Flight Wll
 Be Attempted About 2Oth Of July
French Aviators Who Will Make Trans Atlantic Effort
 Figure Their Chances Are 20 to One For Success

planes and distinguished himself in six other aerial duels.
 The flyers will attempt to win the $25,000 prize offered in 1919 by Ray mond Oretig for the first flight from Paris to New York. They plan to fly via England, Ireland, Newfound- land and Nova Scotia in a hydro airplane which is being built with q 500 horsepower motor made in France under German patents. The flight Is unofficial, although the builders of the plane are giving aid and It is hoped some arrangements may be made for assistance in American waters.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-29
Is College Freshmen Pay
 Fines; Broke Up Banquet

Baltimore. April %. - Pleading guilty 10 the charge of dtsorderly conduct, eighteen Johns Hopkins university freshmen today received the minimum fine Of S2.45 each as a result Of their raid on the ban- quet Of the sophomore class last night Each man paid and all agreed that as it was the first sopho- more banquet freshmen had been able to break up in six years, Tt was worth the price"
 In their descent upon the sopho- mores the invaders created such . disturbance that it was necessary to sound a riot call for police reserves,
New Britain herald., 1925-04-29
SNOW FALL TODAY
Indianapolis Reports 1t and San Antonio, Texas, Has 1t as End of Sixth Day of Rainstorm.

Indianapolis, Ind, April 29.-In contrast with the weather Of last week, when government thermom- eters recorded unprecedented high temperatures for April. snow fur ries descended upon parts of Indiana today. Large snowfames mixed with a heavy rain were noticed in the north and central portions of the state. The lowest temperature re- ported was S5 degrees.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-29

By The Associated Press.
 London, April 29. -- Additional guards have been assigned to protect Foreign Secretary Austen Chamber lam, presumably in connection with discovery of plot against his life.
 The news of additional police pro- lection for the British foreign sec retary came from official quarters but there was much silence about discussing the nature of the suppos- ed plot. It was intimated that some of the details were discovered out side of London.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-29

San Angelo, Texas, April o9.- fell here early today with the sixth day of rain which broke a draught of three months duration. A week ago today the temperature was 1O2, the hottest April day ever recorded here. The snow fall was light and melted rapidly,
New Britain herald., 1925-04-29
sPLINTERS BONE IN LEG

Mrs. Artemas Stockman, wife of the sexton of the First Congrega- tional church, splintered bone in her leg today in a fall at her home. She was standing on a window cas- ing and washing the window. when the easing gave way and precipitat- ed her on to one heel She was attended by Dr. NJ. A. Kinsella.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-29
uuoo 'p1opasH ,OO-r
 s1dsd 7Apy HARDWARE C0Rp GIVES SPECIAL DIVIDENDS

holders of record on April %, a spc- clal dividend of si d share payable June 80 to shareholders of record on June IT. and the regular quarter ly dividend of 75 cents a share pay able on June 80 to shareholders of record on June IT.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-29
May Gall Out Army

By The Associated pres-
 Sofia. April 29.--The Bulgarian government isconsidering calling one of the army classes to the colors, as 1t has been unable 10 get the ten thousand additional volunteers re- gently authorized by the council of ambassadors at Paris to pacify the country.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-29
Council to Consider
 Sunday Sports Bill

A resolution to legalize Sunday sports will probably be submit ted at a special session of the common council one week from tonight, provided this Is found to tbe the proper procedure to bring about Sunday games.
 The recently adopted state statute provides for local option and the mayor and common council are to determine the sen- timent locally. Whether this may be done through a resolu- tion in the city's governmental body, or A special election is re- quired, is a question that must be settled before the resolution is prepared. Upon application of 20 citizens. a public election on the question must be held.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-29
Bristol Milliner Is
 Heart Failure Victim

Bristol, April 29.-Miss Anna Brown died suddenly at her home on West street here this afternoon of heart trouble. Miss Brown and her sitter, Nellie have conducted a millinery store here for the past II years. Previously they had stores in Hartford and Rockville.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-29
By The Associated Press |.

Paris, April 2a.--The long pro- posed flight from Paris to New York will be attempted about July 20, 1t was announced today. by Paul Tara scon and Francis Coll, aviator, who were severely wounded in service during the war.
 We have one chance In twenty of succeeding, but that Is enough" Tarascon and Coli said.
 Tarascor has wooden leg as q result Of a pre-war aerial fall. He concealed that fact and got into the French aviation service during tho war, brought down eleven German
New Britain herald., 1925-04-29

Directors of the American Hard ware Corporation at a meeting this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the cor porations offices on Franklin square declared a special dividend Of s1 share, payable May 15 10 sharv-
New Britain herald., 1925-04-29
GAS STATION PROBLEM UP

The gasoline filling station prob lem will be before the common council for consideration tonight, Councilman Arthur N. Rutherford having prepared a resolution to re- Quire that notice be given property owners in the vicinity Of proposed stations.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-29
w. W. HANNA SERIOUSLY Ill.

William W. Hanna, prominent several years ago as a promoter Of sports, Is seriously ill at Grove Hill hospital His condition today friends said, was not very encoursg- iEg.