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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-18
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-18

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New Britain herald., 1926-11-04
WAGNER TO START WORK
 AGAINST DRY LAW SOON
Senator Elect From New York Promises to Swing Into
 Action Right Away

New York, Nov. P-Robert F. Wagner. democratic senator elect, intends to begin working for modi- fication of the Volstead law as soon as he gets to Washington.
 T regard my election and the re- suit of the prohibition referendum as a mandate to me to try at once to get modification of the Volstead law" he said. That is one of the things that I promised during my campaign, and l intend to keep my promise. At the same time, l am not so foolish as to believe that | can go down to Washington with my amendment under my arm, intend- ing to insist that congress accept it
 T am in favor of congress pass ing legislation which shall give the states what is their right. the power the define the alcoholic contents of liquors. within the provisions of the constitutional amendment. modiflca- ton of the Volstead law, of course, must be matter of compromise and man in my position must go to Washington with an open mind if he is to accomplish anything"
New Britain herald., 1926-11-04
Roughneck Hiiackers
 Holding Bathtub Party

New York, Nov. I)-A cham pagne bathtub party held on rum runner after its smugglel crew had been captured by hijackers and while fleeing from the lombard ment of a coast guard cutter. was revealed today in the opening of in- dictments for violation of the prohi- bit t'on law and attempted piracy
 When the rum runner. The Elma, was finally overhauled in the turu- lent waters off Cape Hatteras the double crew of rum runners and hi- jackers were said to have been found clustered about tub full of cham pagne in which a grizzled hijacker impersonating a bathtub girl was seated and from which the men were drinking out of tin dippers.
 No resistance was made to capture 1t was said. alcohol having made the fugitives indifferent to seizure.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-04
CHAPIN'S WILL FILED
Former Waterbury American Editor Leaves Bulk of His Estate to Daughter and Son.

Waterbury, Conn.,, Nov. op}- The will of Charles r. Chapln, edl- tor of the American for 4s years, was filed for probate today. The instrument was executed April 10, 1926, and makes among others, the following beauests: To Mary J. Wa,cott, for many years his house. keeper, s1,000.
 To Edith Adams Chapin, his daughter-in-law. S5,000.
 To the First Congregational church. s1,00o as an endowment fund.
 To his granddaughters, Harriet A. Chapin and Katherine Russell, S2,500 each to be held in trust by the Colonial Trust Company until they are 25 years of age.
 One half of the residuary estate is bequeathed outright to the test ator's son Carl M. Chapin. The other half is to be held in trust by the Colonial Trust Company for the benefit of the testator's daughter, Barbara Chapin Russell, the inter est to be paid to her annually.
 MT. Chapin's library and certain heirlooms and other articles are to be divided between the two children according to directions left for the executors.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-04
ANNIE OAKLEY, NOTED
 RIFLE SHOT, IS DEAD
Had Been ParaIyzed Since 19O1- Was Once With Buffalo Bills
 Troupe.

Greenville, Ohio, Nov. 4 P>-Mrs.. Frank Butler. famed as Annie Oak ley, champion marlswoman and showwoman died at the home of a relative here last night.
 She had been in ill health for some time.
 She was 66. Practically paralyzed since 1901 when she was injured in q train accident while a member of the famous Buffalo Bill troupe, she had been leading a retired life.
 Anna Oakley, when in her prime as a markswoman. visited, together with her husband, many European countries and received royal awards and honors from many crowned heads. The present King George of England, after watching her in an exhibition. remarked: You are the best rifle shot in the world"
 While travelling abroad, she matched her skill with many of the best shots of Europe, including members of royal families in coun- tiiSo oIC NloltCu, pCSllIS lllCIll dil. She was received and treated as a distinguished visitor by many of the rulers. When but a girl, she learned to handle a rifle with skill. When ill her teens, she married Frank Butler, regarded also as an expert rifleman.
 When Buffalo Bill" Cody passed through here he saw an exhibition which she was giving and engaged her to travel with his show.
 January r, 1902, in a trap shoot meet at Nutley, N. J., she figured in 25 bird event, breaking the 25 straight.
 The next day she hit ten live birds and followed that up with 25 straight hits on the range.
 It was at Pinehurst, N. C.. in April of 1922 she broke 100 clay tar gets straight, shooting from 16 yards. It is believed that this feat has never been duplicated by a woman.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-04
Whether Senate Will Proceed With Action Against Illinois Jur- ist Not Definitely De- cided.
Was Accused of Manipu- lation of Bankruptcy Funds and Usurpation of State Officials Au- thority.

Washington. Nov. { R-Federal Judge George w. English of east ern Illinois resigned today in the face of impending impeachment proceedings.
 Announcement of the resignation, which was accepted, was made at the White House almost simultan- eously with a call by the house members appointed to prosecute him for a meeting to arrange plans for his trial before the senate on Nov. 10.
 Impeachment of the jurist, who was appointed to office by President Wilson, was voted on April 1. this year, the charge being that he was guilty of usurpation of power and other Thigh misdemeanors"
 Indications that Judge English would not carry his case before the senate were given recently when William F. Zumbrunn. widely known as counsel for the Kul Klux klan, resigned as chief counsel for him. At that time other members of the large legal array he had en- listed in his defense, Insisted that the iurist would fight the issue to the end.
 Principal Charges
 Principal charges against Judge English were wrongful manipulation of bankruptcy funds. usurpatton of authority over Illinois state off cials, use of profane language from the bench and the threaten ing of juries and counsel in court. Al bearing before the senate and through his counsel Judge, English entered formal denial in each case.
 Whether the senate will proceed with the impeachment proceedings was said not to be known at the White House although acceptance of the resignation was with the ap- proval of Representatives. Kitchen CT, republican. Michigan, and Sum mcrs. democrat, Texas. managers for the house in the impeachment proceedings. In one or two cases it was said the senate had proceeded with impeachment proceedings aft CT an official had resigned.
 The resignation was rendered for Judge English by Edward c. Kra- mer, of East St. Louis. Ill., his chief counsel Present also were Attorney General Sargent and Representa-
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New Britain herald., 1926-11-04
DRINKS IODINE WHEN HE CANNOT GET WORK Kensington Man Attempts Suicide on Newing-
 ton Road

Discouraged at his inability to ob- tain employment, according to his statement to Officer A. E. Atwater, Nello Panolli, aged 30, of the Kilby House. Kensington, attempted sui eide by drinking iodine in Newing- ton near the Richardson farm this forenoon.
 He was found on the roadside by Joseph Skelsky and George Mac lachlan, local insurance agents, and brought to New Britain General hospital. where it was said he will recover. His mouth and throat were painfully burned by the iodine but no serious results are anticipated.
 Captain Kelly at police headquar- ters was notified shortly after 10 o'clock and he detailed Officer At water to investigate. The office, reported that Panoli said he want cd to die because he was discourag ed. He is married.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-04
GUARDS HIS CABBAGES; SHOOTS INNOCENT MAN
Scolla Arrested After Put ting Two Bullets Into
 Voisard
Special to the Herald.)

Plainville, Nov. 4 LR-Herman Voisard, aged IS, of Park street, was shot twice in the leg by Frank Scolla Of Newton avenue last eve- ming and is a patient at the New Britain General hospital. Voisard who is employed as a clerk in the Economy store, was on his way home from work about o'clock and cut across Scolla's property for a short distance to save time. As he did so Scolla, who is thought to have been hiding nearby, fired two shots, both bullets entering the calf of Voisard's left leg
 The wounded youth was able to walk to the office of Dr. George F. Cook, where he received first aid He was then taken to the hospital by Constables E. w. Furrey and An drew Hogan, Jr. An X-ray was taken and disclosed both bullets in the leg; one had penetrated to the bone, but it was not believed that the bone had been shattered. Vol sard's condition is not considered serious, and if conditions are favor able the bullets will be removed to- morrow.
 Constables Furrey and Hogan ar rested Scolla on a charge Of assault with dangerous weapon. He told them that he had been troubled by thieves who had been stealing cab bages from his garden, and last night he was evidently laying in wait for them to return. Noisard happened to pass and received the treatment meant for the thieves. It is believed that Scolla gave his victim no pre- warning to leave his prop erty but blazed away impulsively at first sight
 Scolla was held under bonds of 1000, which were furnished dur ing the night. He was released pend- ing hearing, no date for which has been set.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-04
ARCH ST. CHOSEN AS
 SITE OF NEW LAUNDRY
Raphael Property May Be Bought by Local
 Combine

The Raphae property on Arch street, south of the South Congre- gational church, is expected to change hands shortly and be the site of a new. modern laundry, to be controlled by a group of local businessmen. The amount in volved in the transaction, exclusive of alterations to the present build ing. construction of additions. and equipment, is expected to be ap proXimately $50,000.
 The property was the original site of the Union Laundry Co.,, now doing business on the same street, and some of the buildings used by that concern still stand. A part of the building is used as an automo- bile salesroom. Extensions, said to be in contemplation, would result in laundry of greater proportions than any now in business here, real tors interested in the projected deal have been informed.
 While the names of the parties negotiating for the site and new business are being withheld, it Is announced that the combine is com posed entirely of local men with To- cal financial backing
New Britain herald., 1926-11-04
EARN S2,03 PER HOUR
Brakenen on Some New York Gen.
 tral Line Trains Also Get as High As $1.29 an Hour, Figures Show.

New York, Nov. 4.-{PHOn crack New York Central passenger trains between New York and Buffalo conductors ear as high as s2.03 an hour and brakemen s1.29 an hour according to figures made public to- day.
 The pay figures were entered as evidence at the hearing of an arbitration board which is consider ing the request of conductors and brakemen of eastern railroads for a 20 per cent wage increase.
 It was shown that the average monthly pay for the conductors mentioned Is s303.30 and for the brakemen s212. On the New York Central lines between Toledo and Chicago it was shown, the average earnings for passenger train con- ductors is s1.72 an hour or s2C2 a month and for brakemen s1.21 an hour or s1S2 a month.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-04
Madison Probate Judge Deposed As Trustee by Superior Court;
 Is Scathingly Played by Judge
Message in Bottle
 Fl0ated for 8 Years

Halifax, N. S., Nov. 4 R- A farewell message from John Lee, master mariner. to his widowed mother. believed to have tloated around the world in a bottle for nearly forty years, has been received here.
 The bottle was picked up in the Baltic Sea at the Island of Borkum by a young German cable engineer and forwarded to the premier of Nova Scotia. It reads: To whom it may con- cern: Tell mother I died fight ing. John Lee, master mariner, Halifax" It was dated May 1T. '87"
 The writing was very faint but legible. Mrs. Lee died 35 years ago. The fate of her sons ship, which sailed from this port. was never known.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-04
CHARLOTTE'S TEARS CAUSED NO SHAME Mills Girl Describes Emotions
 While on Witness Stand
 IMPRESSED BY JURYMEN
Feels Cold Stares of Defendants as She Goes to Testify But is Not rect Manner of Attack.
BY CHARLOTTE MILLS Copyright 1926, Famous Features Syndicate, Incl

Somerville, N. J., Nov. Al feel calmer, oh so much calmer today as the second day of the trial is about to begin. Yesterday I couldn't con- trol my feelings although I tried aw- fully hard but I had a good nights rest and now my one hope is that the trial will be over soon.
 How my heart was torn with con- flicting emotions yesterday. How can I ever describe the things that went on within me, within my mind and within my heart as the events of the day passed before me. I saw the be- ginning of the trial of three people accused of the murder of my own mother.
 I saw the clutches of the law tightening about one of the defend ants and l myself went on the wit ness stand to do what l could to clear up the mystery.
 Not Ashamed of Tears
 cried on the stand, and I am not ashamed that 1 did. AS I was testifying the whole tragedy came back to me more than ever-my mother dead and the man she loved. dead. And now all this fuss and why? Because two people. one of them my own mother, loved each other. They loved dearly, but it was the kind of love the world doesn't understand.
 All that lovely romance was brought back to me when I had to identify my mothers picture which was presented to me on the stand Is 1t any wonder that I cried to think that their mortal love was ended. How can I get interested in the details of the trial when those memories are always before me.
 The defense counsel tried to get me confused about the time l was questioned by Ellis Parker de- tective of Burlington county. MT
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New Britain herald., 1926-11-04
Wolfe Says It Is "Incon- ceivable'' That People Would Have Returned Marsden to Office Had They "Known How He Violated the Confidence Placed in Him..

New Haven. Conn.,. Nov. 4 P- Arthur w. Marsden. of Madison, judge of probate there and factional political leader among the republi- cans, was deposed as trustee of the Augustine M. Dowd trust fund of the town, by Judge Isaac Wolfe of su perior court today. A judgment of $1,607.61 was also ordered for the plaintiff in recent action of the other trustees. Burton A. Hull and Georgie L. Scranton. through At- torney General Frank E. Healy for an accounting.
 The order was contained in a four-page opinion handed down by Judge Wolfe. The charge against Marsden had been that he converted both the principal and interest of the fund to his own use
 The evidence was given before Judge John K. Beach as a state referee who found that Marsden had never kept an accounting of the fund, that there were no moneys on deposit in various banks as claimed by the defendant, and that Mars den's refusal to answer certain ques- tions made him in contempt. Judge Beach recommended removal of Marsden as trustee.
 In his defense Marsden claimed that the powers of the court were limited to the period of his term which he was serving when the ac- ton was commenced and that 1t could not pass upon his acts in a prior term of service.
 Judges Rebuke
 Judge Wolfe however found that nrecedents cited by Marsden were in cases of public officers elec,.1 for a definite term of years. He said in his finding that Judge Marsden served as a trustee while also serv- ing as judge of probate. "The proven facts show that for a num- ber of years he has betrayed the trust imposed in him by his fellow townsmen," the court said, and add ed: because of the position thus held by the defendant his conduct appears to me to be more fragrant the more inexcusable x XIX x Ii is inconveivable to me that the people of Madison would have re- appointed thA defendant to this posi- tion of trust if they had known how he violated the trust and the confidence they had so often placed in him."
New Britain herald., 1926-11-04
CONDEMNS BUILDINGS
 ON HARTFORD AVENUE
Structures Found Not Conforming With
 Safety Laws

Two Hartford avenue buildings were condemned today in a new drive instituted by the building department without the services of Its consulting engineers.
 In spite of Inspector A. N. Ruth- erford's refusal to divulge informa- tion concerning the progress of a campaign to check up on buildings under suspicion, information con- corning today's action became public when owners of the properties took steps to have extensive repairs. which they said were ordered by the building department. carried out Use of their buildings, they admit- ted, was prohibited pending carry. ing out of the building operations The work will entail s3.00o ex.
 enditure.
 Five buildings are now under the
 uilding departments ban. Their cation will be made public at tho next building commission meeting.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-04
HENRY B. CR0WELL, S4, SUCCUMBS TO ILLNESS
William H. Beckett and Martin C. Conway Also
 Called

Death which has taken so. many of New Britain's oldest residents during the past week returned to claim Henry B. Crowell. who passed away this morning at home of his daughter, Mrs. Iva M. Bancroft of IF Cedar street after an illness Of a year.
 He was S4 years old and until 25 years ago he was a resident of Mid dletown. He is member of one of the oldest families in that town. his mother and father having been natives of the place.
 Despite his advancel I years, he was unusually active and not until a year ago did he become seriously i'll. While a resident of this city he was associated with his son. William II. Crowell. owner of Crowell's Drug store, at West Main and Washington streets.
 Surviving him are his son and daughter. brother, Lucius, s2 years old. and sister. Harriet c. lIct, oV SGdlS Olos ot Ah1iddlSep"i, two grandchildren. Mrs Elwood S. Johnson of Trumbull street and William H. Crowell, Jr., both of this city.
 Funeral services will be held Sat urday afternoon at 1:3o o'clock a, the home on Cedar street. Burial will be in Middlefeld cemetery. Middletown. at o'cock.
 William H. Beckett
 William II. Beckett, veteran teamster in the employ of the Un- ion Laundry for about 22 years. a resident of this city for about 52 years, and a man prominent in mili- tary and fraternal circles in this city. died last night at Brooklyn Naval hospital in New York after lingering illness.
 Although native of Portland, the greater part of his life was pent in this city. He was born December B. 1867, the son of Mir. and Mrs. George H. and Hanna Hartnett Beckett. When he was about six years old, the family moved to this city where his father became a let ter carrier, a position he held for many years.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-04
Rum Runner Also Faces
 Attempted Bribe Charge

Middletown, Nov 4 PNSebastine Salonia, arrested last night for trans porting liquor was also charged in court today with attempt to bribe the officers who arrested him. The latter claimed the Salonia offered them S20 and then $50 it they would let him go. Decision was reserved until tomorrow.
 Salonia had a gallon and q half of whiskey in hand bag and another gallon was in his car.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-04
Seattle's Reception to
 Queen Cancelled Today

Seattle. Wash, Nov. 4.-(F-Offi- clal reception of Queen Marie of Rumania and tour of Seattle were cancelled today by Mayor Bertha K. Landes, when advices were received that her majesty would arrive at 1:15 this afternoon, six hours later than scheduled.
 The committee which was to re- thirty Washington and British Co., lumbia mayors, Governor Hartley and newspaper publishers, was to have met her at the station.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-04
HARTFORD LIBRARIAN
 FOR 5I YEARS PASSES
Pneumonia Fatal to Miss Hewins, Who Also Was
 Writer of Note

Hartford, Conn, Nov. (R - Caroline Marie Hewins. for 51 years librarian of the Hartford Public H. brary. former vice president of the American Library assocation and former president of the Connecticut Library association, died at o'clock this morning at her home here. She had been i'll since Sunday, with pneumonia
 Miss HeWins celebrated her 80th birthday on October 10. During the long years of her service she had won for herself a unique promi- hence both in her community and in her profession.
 In addition to discharging her ex- ccutive duties she found time to write several books for boys and grls, and was widely known as a collector of rare books. chiefly books for children.
 Miss Hewins spent the summer abroad. and, returning here in the fall, resumed her active life. Less than a month ago, she made visit to New York. A few weeks ago she suffered an attack of bronchitis but had recovered sufficiently to resume her work at the library. On Sunday pneumonia developed.
 Miss Hewins was born in Rox- bury, Mass. on October 10, 1S4G. tha da1,phter of CberIes Anna so Hewins and Caroline Louise (Cha- pin) Hewins. Before coming to Hartford in 1875 Miss Hewins had taught at a private school in Bos- the Boston Atheneum.