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New Britain herald., 1926-12-01
EXCEPTION ON DAY ST.
 BUILDING LINE ASKED
Mcriden Firm Will Ask Board o1 Adjustment to End Scappelatti
 Case In This Manner,

Lyon & Billiard of Meriden, own CTS of four of the six houses which the building department claims are being erected beyond building lines, have retained Attorney Donald Gaff- ney to ask the board of adjustment for a special exception to allow this encroachm ment.
 The houses, which are on Day street, were required to have a 25- foot setback, but Scappelatti Broth- CTS, the builders, placed them out to the buildine line with enclosed porches beyond the line. This viola tion of the zone law resulted in an order from the inspector to stop work.
 The petitioners own every lot on the street with the exception of one, and on this lot there is an encroach- ment greater than Is now asked.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-01
PAIR WITH DICE
 MUST QUIT CITY
Mysterious Duo Ordered to Get
 Out Of Town

William E. Burwell, alias William Baker, who was a witness in the famous Rosenthal murder case in New York several years ago. and who was arrested three times in New York, once in Chicago, and once in Washington, D. C., but never convicted, according to the criminal records supplied to the local police department, was ordered to leave town last evening by Detective Ser geant W. P. McCue. His companion, Daniel Walsh, was also quizzed and given the same orders. A third member of their party left hefore the police questioned him.
 Sergeant McCue said today that a night patrolman received inforna- tion that the men were in New Britain and their actions were mys- terious. They were brought to the detective bureau and questioned Dice were found in their possession and in the opinion of the police, they are gambling promoters. The third member of the trio Is said to have had a considerable number of gambling appurtenances in his pos- session when he left.
 BurwelPs finger prints were class flied and his record revealed. Walsh, so far as is known, has not been arrested.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-01
Bonds Not Reduced in
 Case of Clarke's Aide

New Haven, Dec. l tP1Despite a vigorous appeal for a reduction in the bonds of Robert Cease, former salesman for Clarke and company, now held on a charge of conspiracy in connection with alleged irregu- larities by the brokerage firm, Judge Eugene F. Farley in city court to- day refused to change the sum and the bonds remain at S7500. Coun- sel for Cease asked that the bonds be reduced to $500 on the strength of statement said to have been made by members of the Clarke firm that Cease had nothing to do with the company.
 In opposing the motion. Assistant City Attorney Daniel Pouzzner told the court that two additional charges would be made against the sales man who was brought back here from Oklahoma Monday.
 Counsel for Cease said that a few days before the offices of the Clarke concern were closed, Cease appeared at the office of the city attorney and charged that some of the practices indulged in by the company were irregular.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-01
Dean of Clergymen in
 Greenwich Section Dies

Greenwich, Conn, Dec. 1 fR - Rev. William Ingram Magill, S7, and known as the dean of clergy men in this section, died at his home in Port Chester, N. Y, this morning. He had completed more than 50 years of service as preacher.
 The Rev. MT. Magill was born in Newark, N. J., and was graduated from the Berkeley Divinity school. He had held pastorates in Newport R. T.: Greenville. R. l., and Hunt ington, Conn, and went to Port Chester 25 years ago to take charge of three missions connected with Greenwich churches. He and Mrs. Magill celebrated their 54th we'd ding anniversary October 30, last. Surviving are his widow and two sons. William I. Magill and Henry k. Magill.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-01
RUM CONSPIRACY | IS BEING PR0bED
International RamiicationS Are
 Hinted Today

Boston, Dec. 1 R-A hint of in- ternational ramifications and dis closure that the government inves- tigation of huge rum conspiracy which already has resulted in AT in- dictments was still being pushed, featured developments in the case today.
 British liquor distilling interests were linked by Assistant U. S. Dis trict Attorney Elihu D. Stone with the ring whose activities were un- covered with the seizure here last August of the steamer Cretan and its sS00,000 cargo of alcohol.
 Stone declared he believed 1t pro- bable that the distillers had men here to arrange for other similar liquor expeditions and added that Boston business men might be found to have been involved.
 The indictments were voted se- cretly last summer shortly after the seizure of the Cretan but were only revealed this week with news of charges against Lewis H. Rothchild, president of the Chelsea E. change bank of New York and two of his assistants. The bankers yes- terday arranged to com here when wanted to stand trial. All three pro- tested their innocence.
 In addition, bills have been found against the captain and crew of the Cretan and numerous alleged ''fix- CTS" and rum distributors in New York, Brooklyn, Hoboken, N. J., and Philadelphia.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-01
MEDICAL LAW IS
 URGED TIGHTENED
Special Board Of Healing Arts
 Reports to Governor

Hartford, Dec. 1 L49 -- Further strengthening of the law to protect the public from the unlicensed prac- titioner Is recommended in the first annual report to Governor Trumbull by the new state board of healing arts which was established in law in 1925. The board is composed of Charles M. Bakewell. F. W. Christ and Rollin U. Tyler.
 The report states that the law does not require this body to pass on candidates for admission by reci- procity. This situation, 1t is pointed out, makes 1t possible for a candt- date to secure a license in another state and later apply for admission to Connecticut practice by recipro- city arrangements through the Con- necticut license examining boards. all of which are authorized to grant licenses in this manner. This omis- sion, 1t Is feared, may open the door, and practically nullify the use- fulness of this board, the report states.
 According to the report, candi- dates who have appeared before the board have on the whole presented good records, both as to their pre- liminary and professional studies. Tt has been perfectly apparent" ;" the report states, "that the very ex- istence of the requirements of the Connecticut law establishing this board has effectively discouraged many unfit persons who otherwise would aspire to practice the heal Ing arts in this state"
 The report calls the attention of the governor to other inconsistencies in various laws covering practice of the healing arts.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-01
Quick Action Forecast
 On Return of PrODerty

Washington, Dec. 1 R)-Quick ac- tion on the bill to return alien prop erty was forecast today by Speaker Longworth during call at the White House.
 He saw a possibility that the ques- tion might be disposed of by Christ mas.
 The speaker found appropriation bills at a more advanced stage than such measures have ever been on the eve of a congressional session, with prospects of quick passage. As to tax and farm legislation he was not prepared to commit himself. A measure which he thought would be acted upon is that for increasing the pay of federal judges.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-01
HALF MILLION MARK
 IN BUILDING REPORT
High Figure Maintained In Spite of Very Evident Drop In Activities
 Last Month.

Although the decline in building activities set in during the middle of November, the report of permits is sued last month when completed to- morrow will show more than s500,- GOO in new work.
 A marked decline in activities in the latter part of the month is taken as indicative of a tendency to curtail new operations in the closing month of the year. Last months report includes $125,00O on the World War memorial, which would be eliminat- ed in an analysis of building con- ditions.
 Fees collected will run beyond the s1,000 mark and permits for oil burner installations will appear in the report for e first time.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-01
M|STRlAL PLEA
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"Yes."
 "Yes."
 That's too bad"
 T was going down to the church a little later, cant we make it about a quarter to eight?"
 What was too bad?" said Me- Carter, That is for you gentlemen of the jury to answer"
 Had MT. Hall left letter for Mrs. Mills in his study at the church when he was In the building before supper, and had Mills found it?"
 That very evening at supper, Mrs. Mills, to quote a statement which Mills made four years ago to Detective Ellis Parker, had said something to her husband about jealousy and this was a hell of a house Mills made for her.
 Here Simpson put in to state that such was not the testimony of Mills at the trial.
 Police Officer Called.
 Harry Walsh, captain of the Jer- sey City police, was the first witness called by the state in it's concluding rebuttal testimony.
 Walsh testified that he heard Felix Di Martini, private detective four years ago, greet Mrs. Mary Demarest in an elevator in Brooklyn a few months ago.
 Mrs. DemareSt as states witness testified that Di Martini offered her S2,500, and little more" if she would forget about having seen Hem ry Stevens in New Brunswick on the day after the killing. stevens home is in Lavallette 52 miles away, and his defense has been an alibi
 Di Martini, when called by the de- fense, testified that he did not know Mrs, Demarest.
 Greeted Mrs. Demarest.
 Walsh testified that Di Martini. on the day in Brooklyn, said. Hello, Mrs. Demarest."
 Walsh, on cross sS-eXaminatiOn, said he was not in the elevator in which Mrs Demarest was a passenger in leaving the building. Mrs. Dcmarest yesterday had said he was in the car.
 W. r. Browne, q newspaperman, was called next and testified that he heard Di Martini say Hello, Mrs. Demarest." in the elevator.
 Another Mirror Man.
 Taking inc witness for CrOSs-cy- animation Clarence F. Case, of de- fense counsel, asked: You are an- other of the Mirror mem"
 "Yes."
 That's all said Case. He had re- ferred to the New York Daily Mirror.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-01
City Items

A daughter was born at New Brit ain General hospital this morning to MT. and Mrs. Randolph Jamer of 27 William street.
 Rev. William H. Alderson spoke at the Connecticut Agricultural col- lege this morning.
 Mrs. w. H. Alderson and son Billy" will spend the next two weeks on a visit with friends in Islip. L. I.
 The Boys choir of St. Mary's church will rehearse this evening at 6:45 o'clock at the church. The sen- for choir will rehearse tomorrow eve- ming at 7:30 o'clock in the chapel of the church.
 A slight improvement has been noticed in the condition of Cleleo Leberatore, 12 years cid. of 355 Arch street who is on the critical list at New Britain General hospital suffering from the effects of injur- ies received when he was struck by an automobile Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-01
DEMPSEY DRUGGED,
 COMPANION SAYS.
Baltimore News Publishes Al.
 leged Disclosure

Baltimore, Dec. l Pl-Poison in Jack Dempsey's coffee the Saturday before his fight with Gene Tunney at Philadelphia sent the champion to defeat, Captain Charles J. Nab butt, generalissimo of the Dempsey training camp, charges in an artl- cle written for the Baltimore News today.
 Ut is now more than h1ne weeks since Jack Dempsey los' his heavy weight boxing crown to Gene run ney at Philadelphia" Captain Mab- butt says T have purpOsely re- trained up to this time from dis cussing in detail what happened at Dempsey's training camp at Atlantic City but after due deliberation l offer as my firm belief that both Dempsey and l, as we'll e bis train CT, Jerry the Greek, were ,.ctims Of foul play, and that q poisonous sub stance introduced into the cream used by our party did the work
 Descril ing what he says he has satisfied himself to be the facts Of the case" Captain Mabbutt says;
 "On the Saturday preceding tae fight Dempsey, Mike Trent, his bodyguard, Jerry the Greek and l had breakfast with him as usual at Carney cottage in West Atlantic City, where Jack made his home, while he WAS training. This was about A. M.
 After Saturday. Dempsey did practically no training, and barring punching the bag for few rounds Sunday, he discontinued active work of any kind. He was sick man.
 He said all at the Saturday break fast table except Mike Trent drank cream in their coffee on Saturday morning. Trent, he said, took black coffee, and was not sick.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-01
Conservatives Hang Onto
 One Parliamentary Seat

Chelmsford, England, Dec. 1.-lR - The conservatives retained the parliamentary seat for the Chelms- ford division of Essex in today's bye election, necessitated by the retire. ment of Sir Henry Curtis Bennett.
 The successful candidate was Lieut.. Col. Charles K. Howard Bury, explorer who participated in the Mt. Everest expedition of 1921. He re- ceived 113,395 votes. as against B. 4S5 for s. w. Robinson, liberal, and G,14O for H. N. Moller, labor.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-01
SUITS FOR Sl0,300
 FOLLOW ACCIDENT
Denske Made Defendant in
 Three Damage Actions

Legal actions. totaling s10,300, have been instituted against Charles Demske of this city by Edward Stokarsky. Waclta Stokarsky and Mary Stokarsky, as the result of an automobile collision on Broad street November 26. All three writs are returnable the first Tuesday of January in the court of common pleas, Hartford, and the plaintiffs are represented by Attorney Monroe s. Gordon. Deputy Sheriff Martin H. Horwitz served the papers.
 Edward Stokarsky, a minor, through his father, Waclta, is suing for S5,000, as the result of injuries received in the accident. The col lision occurred at 5:10 o'clock In the afternoon on November 26. The defendant according to the com- plaint of the plaintiff, was travelling east on Broad street while the ma- chine in which all three plaintiffs were passengers was proceeding in Q westerly direction on the same thoroughfare.
 As both cars neared the intersec- tion of Booth street the defendants machine suddenly swerved to the left, colliding with the other ma- chine. Edward Stokarsky received a crushed chest, swollen eye and internal injuries, according to the complaint.
 Mary Stokarsky is suing for S5,000 as the result of the injuries she received. According to her complaint, she was hurled through a window by the impact. She is alleged to have received cuts on the head, elbow, ear and knee.
 Waclta Stolsarsky has brought suit for $500 damages for damage to his car by Demske's machine. The defendant was tried in police court recently and he received a jail sen- tence of five days for driving while under the influence of liquor.
 Suit for S100 damages has been brought by Joseph and Sam Pavano against German Giner. Attorney Gordon represents the plaintiffs and the writ is returnable in the city court the third Monday of Decem- Der. Constable Fred Wrinkle served the papers.
 Attorney Gordon is also counsel for Gordon Brothers in that firms q l. legged non-payment of a bill. The writ is returnable in the city court the third Monday of December and Constable Frank Clynes served the papers.
 The Quality Print Shop, through Attorney Gordon, has instituted &C., ton for S25 damages against Max Siverman, for alleged non-payment of bill. The writ is returnable in the city court the third Monday of December, and Constable Wrinkle served the papers.
 The Caesar Misch Store Of Hart ford has brought suit for S75 dam ages against Clifford c. Johnson of this city for money alleged due on bill. Stoner and Burke of Hartford represents the plaintiffs. The writ is returnablc in the town court of West Hartford on December 13. Deputy Sheriff Horwitz served the papers.
 Clifford c. Johnson has been named defendant in another action, this one brought by the Central Au- tomobile Tire company of Hartford, for money alleged due the firm. The plaintiff is represented by Attorney Harry Bernblum of Hartford. The writ is returnable in the city court of Hartford on December 2, and Dep uty Sheriff Horwitz served the pa pers.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-01
ONLY BORROWED" IT

Greenwich, Conn.,, Nov. 1 GP - The case of c. M. Goodwin, for merly a minister in Stamford church, who was charged with the theft of coal belonging to the Greenwich Water company, was nolled in borough court this morn ing upon payment of costs by Good win.
 Goodwin was employed as B trucker and took the coal for his own use. He explained that he had not meant to steal it but simply to ''borrow it." He has paid for the coal.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-01
WEATHER UNAVOIDABLE

Toronto, Ont, Dec. P>-Weath- CT conditions throughout northern Ontario this morning were anything but favorable for heavy vote in today's provincial elections.
 In the north, strong winds, ac- companied by snow 50 intense as to assume blizzard proportions in some areas, made 1t difficult for electors to reach the polling stations.
 The cold wave, according to re- ports, Is travelling in a southerly direction.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-01
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses were issued at the office of the town clerk today as follows: Fora L. Wells Bramble of 64 Winthrop street, and Miss Jean M. Moylan of Terryville; liar ry A. Rondini of 127 Wolcott street, and Miss Mary Decey of ' Vincent avenue.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-01
Ansonia Man Slashes
 Wife With Carving Knife

Ansonia, Conn.,. Dec. 1 RISaid to have been scrazed by alcohol, Michael Chupres attacked his wife at their home early this morning, slashing her neck with a carving knife. She suffered two deep wounds but is expected to recover.
 Chupres was found guilty of as- sault with dangerous weapon in city court and was sent to the county jail for 30 days. He said in court he had gone temporarily in sane during an argument. He ad- mitted he had been drinking.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-01
GASOLINE co. SHE'S

The Atlantic Refining Co.,, through Nair and Nair, has instituted ac- ton for s100 against Harry R. Hol- land of this city and for the same amount against Frank Tanguay, also of this city. for money due. Tho writs are returnable in the city Der and Constable Frank Clynes served the papers in both cases.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-01
THIEF GOES TO JAIL

Greenwich. Conn.,, Dec. l R - Edward w. Merrill, arrested in Westport yesterday charged with the theft of s160 from Mrs. Alice Tenny, of Greenwich, on October 16, pleaded guilty in borough court this morning and was sentenced to jail for nine months, and costs. He had been using the name of Brown" in Westport.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-01
BLOWS OFF OWN HEAD

Tuckahoe, N. J., Dec. R-Lil- burn Hess, former president of the Tuckahoe National bank, committed suicide last evening by blowing off his head with a shotgun. Ill health is believed to have been responsible for his act.
 Mir. Hess was a witness of the rob- bery of the bank in March, 1925 during which E. l.. Tomlin, a direc- tor, was shot and killed by the ban dits,
New Britain herald., 1926-12-01
QUESTIONED BY POLICE

An aged man, wearing a long beard and heavy mop of hair was brought to the police station this forenoon by an agent of the Hu- mane Society and questioned He was poorly clothed and 80 far as is known has no visible means of support. He was released after an interview,
New Britain herald., 1926-12-01
SPEAKS ON GOOD WILL
Kiwanis Guest Tells of Fundamental Needs in American Life Today Tells Service Clubs Function

Tt is an easy thing to like the people you like, but it takes @ real man to like the people he doesn't like" said James Whittemore, su- perintendent of agencies for the Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Co.,, at the meeting of the Kiwanis club today.
 MT. Whittemore characterized as the cheapest type of men, those who set themselves up to judge others. He pointed out that belief in the good of other people is reflected in its action on the life of others.
 He said the service clubs func- ton is to assume the responsibility of putting itself in the place of leadership and doing concretely the things worth while in the comuun- ity. Fundamental needs in Ameri- can life he listed as Loyalty In family as well as business life; in- tegrity and a belief and faith and understanding In the unseen things.'
 He said all service club should stand for international good will.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-01
WELLS CASE DROPPED

New York, Dec. 1 The charge against George E. Wells, a defend. ant in the Morse conspiracy tria! was dismissed today by Federal Judge Thacher. This leaves six de- fendants of the original seventeen who are on trial.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-01
Heard No Greeting
TO CLASSIFY WORKERc

Boston, Dec. 1 CP - A plan for comprehensive reconsideration of the 12,000 employees in the service of the commonwealth of Massachusetts as a forerunner to recommendation for 8 new compensation plan that would mean higher salaries, was submitted to the governor and council today.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-01
RESIGNS AS TEACHER

Mrs. Frances N Barnes, teach- CT of history at the Central Junior high school since September has rendered her resignation to the school board to become effective at the close of the present term. Her home is in Brockton, Mass.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-01
TAX COLLECTIONS HIGH

Tax collections in November to- tailed $13,535.76, which is s13.S62.- 43 greater than the amount taken in during the corresponding month of 1925. Of this amount $249 was paid in personal tax.