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New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
Structure to be Erected On Russell Street Will Combine Dignity, Beauty and Utility.
Directors Decide to Pro- ceed to Build Without Delay - To Ask for Permit.

The building committee of The
 Masonic Temple corporation after considering drawings and plans rom four architects for q Masonic club and temple to be located on
 Russell street, has selected those q,
 walter P. Crabtree as the most de. | sirapie for the needs of the Masonic l fraternity.
 At a directors meeting of tbe Masonic Temple corporation held last evening the building committee was authorized to secure a buildins permit. enter into a contract with Architect Crabtree, and request est,. mates from contractors. It is hoped that the contract may be let in the near future and operations on the ouliding commenced at once.
 The exterior of the building ia de signed in the Grecian Doric style of architecture. The Doric order was especially loved by the Creeks and as used in the Parthenon at Athens IS claimed to be as complete and as perfect an architectural feature a. mas ever been known in history Jt is the standard of perfection and tbe acme Of simplicity. Doric column, of magnificent proportions and grace give the entrance an impressive and stately dignity, suggesting solidarity and strength. The portico would be especially effective at night under a full flood Of light which would throw into bold relief the art win dows, beautiful metallic doors, and symbolic medallions emblazoned on the portico achitectrave.
 The sides and end of the building would be in keeping with the front, but of a simple treatment.
 The materials proposed for the exterior Of the building is limestone and brick, using brick of such color that would blend harmonious ly with the limestone.
 Coming up the broad and easy flight of granite steps one enters the foyer which gives an atmosphere Of fraternal welcome in addition to having the more prosaic attitude of convenience. This foyer is 15-6x2a feet. Opening from 1t on the right is the ladies' parlor. of ample size, and with an open fireplace. On the left of the foyer is the main staircase, leading to the floor below and to the floors above, with toilet and coat rooms on either side of the staircase.
 Large double glazed doors lead from the foyer to the lounge and billiard rooms. The lounging room with it's open fireplace was designed with but one idea In mind, home like atmosphere. Carefully selected lighting fixtures and draperies would make this room cheerful and comfortable.
 Opening from the lounge Is large reception room which acts as an approach to the tiler's room. and as meeting place for members be- fore the lodge opens, and during This room may also be used for other purposes for lodge work. The small lodge room is placed in the center of the building
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New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
POLITICAL WRITERS DEBATING EARNINGS Steel and Motors Financial Reports Analysed on
 Party Basis"

New York, Oct. 27 LP - The significance of exceptional earnings by the United States Steel corpora. tion and the General Motors cor poration was variously interpreted by financial commentators today
 The steel corporation yesterday reported earnings of S52,626,S26 for the third quarter of 1926, and General Motors reported $149,317,- 553 for the first nine months of this year.
 The steel corporation's earnings gre it's highest since the final three months of 1918, at the close of the war, and the nine months report for General Motors is larger than for any previous complete year in its history. The steel earnings rep resent net per share of S13.07 as compared with S9.43 for the same period last year, and the General Motors earnings SHIT per share as compared with $9.71 for the first nine months of 1926.
 The republican New York Her ald Tribune says today, facts and figures bearing out the predictions of prosperity voiced on numerous occasions by Ebert H. Gary and other industrial and financial lead CTS of the country were supplied yesterday by two of the nations billion dollar organizations, each the largest of its class"
 The independent New York Times says. that the securities
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New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
! to 9 Year Term

Boston, Oct 27 LR Charles Ponzi. who was ordered turned over to the custody of the Massa- chusetts authorities in Texas today. faces a sentence of from 2 to g years in state prison as common and notorious thief" He had pre- viously served a federal court sen- tence, after pleading guilty to a charge Of using the mails in a scheme to defraud.
 Both court cases grew out of Ponzi's frenzied finance operations in postal reply coupons in this state several years ago, during which he received investme nts az gregating millions of dollars.
 He was found not guilty in 1922 by one jury on various charges of larceny and conspiracy.
 Other indictments were brought and a second jury. in 1924. report cd a disagreement, He was found guilty by third jury in 1925, and
 
 tion was conducted by immigration authorities concerning his status Tn this country.
 He carried exceptions to the state supreme court and while at liberty on bail organized land syndicate In Florida. He was in dicted there for violation of the trust laws. and was released under bonds. Bail In Massachusetts was defaulted when he failed to return for sentence.
 Mrs. Ponzi, after unsuccessful pleas to Massachusetts court off, cials and to Governor Fuller of Massachusetts, on his behalf, sailed for Italy with the announced inten- ton of enlisting the aid Of Premier Mussoini.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
50TH ANNIVERSARY G
 CHURCH ST. RESIDENTS
MT. and Mrs. c. H. Rock we'll to Celebrate Golden
 Wedding

MT. and Mrs. Clarence H. Rock well of 525 Church street. residents of New Britain for the past 70 years, will observe their 50th wedding an- adversary at their home, November 1.
 Gathered with the couple to ob- serve the occasion will be four Of their five sons and daughters and several grandchildren. Mrs. Rob ert c. Hartley of Aberdeen, Wash, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Rock well, will be unable to attend. The sons and daughters who will be present are, Frank c. and Albert H. Rockwell of this city. Mrs. c. A. Rossberg of West Hartford. and Mrs. c. R. Bengston of this city.
 The Rockwells were married in South Manchester. November l, 1876, by Rev. E. S, Fla. Methodist minister. Mrs. Rockwell was Miss Hattie NJ. Barber. a resident of South Manchester, and MT. Rockwell was a resident of Newngton. and upon their marriage they moved to Newington where they lived for 10 years, Mir. Rockwell was for many years employed in the wood blaming department of the Stanley Rule and Level Co. He retired several years ago.
 MT. and Mrs. Rockwell have long been members of the South Congre- gational church. Fraternally, Mir. Rockwell is affiliated with Court Charter Oak, Foresters of America. and the O. U. A. M.
 A son of the couple. Ensign Walter s, Rockwell. died in Newport Naval hospital. March 6, 1920. as a result of illness contracted during his serv- ice in the war.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27

top was completely ripped off and the front bumper and running boards were smashed.
 Sergeant Matthias Rival detailed Street Sergeant Patrick A. McAvay to investigate the accident. When the latter arrived at the scene. the car had been moved to the right side of the highway. He went to Fabrettis home and learned that the driver had not returned. The ser geant waited for him until after 2 o'clock and took his statement, which was that he was driving to- wards New Britain and just before reaching the corner, which has been the scene of many automobile acci- dents, he became sleepy. Before he knew what was happening. the car had struck the pole and overturned. The shock of the impact aroused him but the damage had been done.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
RABBI ELIAS ROSENBERG
 REPORTED CRITICALLY ILL
Jewish Rcliblous Leader at Deaths Door From Pneumonia
 Family at Bedside.

Rabbi Elias Rosenberg of IT Main street. one of the most widely known Hebrew clergymen in the state, Is dangerously i'll of pneumonia at New Britain General hospital and fears were entertained for his recovery this afternoon. Hih family was sum moned to his bedside today. It is be- lieved he Is in the crisis of the ail- ment.
 Rabbi Rosenberg is about 6S years of age and has lived In New Britain a number of years. He is of the orth- odox belief and for many years was the only rabbi in this city.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
Driver Dozes at Wheel on Curve, Auto Hits Pole and Turns Over;
 Pins Three Occupants Underneath
Victims Rescued From Debris By Residents Near
 Gilette's Corner Who Are Awakened By Crash

Dozing at the wheel of his auto mobile, according to his story to the police, Constantine Fabretti. aged 19 of 2S3 Clinton street failed to ne- gotiate Gilette's corner on West Hartford road about 1:15 o'clock this morning and when he awaken ed he and Benny Wisnefsky of Is Walnut street and Alex Capel Of Greenwood street were pinned be- heath the car. which had struck a telegraph pole and overturned.
 Burton Gillette and other who were attracted by the noise of the crash moved the car and rescued the men. Fabretti and Wisnefsky were injured about the back and Capel's head and face were injured. They were taken to the home of Dr. David P. Waskowitz for treatment. The front of the car was stove in, the
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
HAND TO HAND BATTLE
 WITH FEROCIOUS TIGER
Man Is Fearfully Clawed Before Attendant Can Dispatch Houston
 Zoo Beast,

Houston, Texas. Oct. 27 Pl-A hand to hand battle with man-eat- ing tiger, resulting In wounds requir- | ing 29 stitches, Is good experience for a man dealing with animals in the opinion of c. A. Wilson, superin- tendent of parks at Minot, N. D.
 Recovering from successful en- counter with Fl Tex, big Bengal tiger at Herman Zoo here, the North Dakota park official was in fine spirits.
 Best kind of training for an ami nal man." said MT. Wilson as he lay on his bed in hotel room. Tt takes accidents like that to make a good zoo keeper. It teaches you how to handle cats and helps build up your nerve.".
 Wilson was attacked by the tiger while on an inspection tour with Hans Nagel. superintendent of the zoo. The animal which was born in captivity Is months ago sprang from its cage when Wilson sought to enter and was shot and killed by Nagel while Wilson and the tiger were locked in a death struggle. Wilson's left shoulder was torn by the beasts teeth, his face was clawed and his left leg ripped.
 Knowing the futility of attempting to escape, after the Bengal had clamped its huge jaws on his shoul- der, tearing the flesh. at the first spring, Wilson clinched with it, He hugged the fighting beast to him with his left arm. while holding it's left fore paw with his right hand. They wrestled more than a minute before Nagel could get an oppor- tunity to place a shot with his re- volver.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
Poplar Bluff, Missouri,
 Has Earth TremOrs Today

Poplar Bluff. Mo. Oct. 27 P,-- Rather severe earth tremors were felt here from 10:22 to 1925 o'clock today. Windows were shaken but no damage was done.
 A second tremor was felt at 1925 1-2 and continued until 10;S3. It was more severe than the first. Buildings in the downtown section of the city were shaken severely but no damage was reported.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
CONSIDER FORMATION
 OF AUTOMOBILE CLUB
Local Drivers Reported Dissatisfied With Hart
 ford Organization

A movement to form a New Brl
 tain Automobile club, or at least (
 New Britain branch of the Hartford l Automobile club, Is under discussion
 with the possibility of action before the winter is over.
 Two of the people most actively
 interested in the formation of ar organization to look after motorists and their interests In New Britain
 are A. P. Marsh. secretary of the Connecticut Motor Truck associa-
 tion, and Ralph H. Benson, secre- tary of the New Britain Chamber ot Commerce.
 It Is pointed out by both of these men that an organization of New Britain motorists, looking after New Britain interests, could get more recognition from the state authori- ties than this city does at the pres ent time, because there seems to be no way of making local wants felt in Hartford.
 Many New Britain auto owners belong to the Hartford Automobile club. It is felt that the formation of a New Britain automobile club could offer local motorists all the services the Hartford club offers, and that 1t would look after local interests. New Britain members of the Hartford Auto club have been dissatisfied for some time with a tendency to exaggerate Hartford as an individual community instead of broadening out to include other con- munities in their exceptional pro- blems.
 The question of getting some ac- tion on the Berlin and Cat Hole roads is one of the problems agitating the local motorists and it is pointed out that at least temporary improve ments could be made so that these roads would be made more safe for travel, If there were an organiza- tion here to push it.
 The Chamber of Commerce is in terested also in the question of guide signs pointing the way to New Brit ain. In the past the chamber 1t Is said, has received little encourage ment from the highway department in it's request for signs indicating roads into this city, and this coupled with the fact that the only way to drive into New Britain from Middle town and the shortest way In from Meridcn both come over the congest- ed and rough Berlin roads. Is point ed out as an argument in favor of an auto club here.
 we are vitally interested in this subject" said Secretary Benson of the Chamber of Commerce in dis cussing the subject. NIT. Benson suggested that a New Britain auto club be formed.
 Mir. Marsh has been In telephone communication with the secretary of the Hartford Auto club recently asking that more recognition be shown New Britain road conditions F. M. Beecher of this city is a di- rector of the Hartford Automobile club. MT. Beecher was out of the city this morning and his attitude on the formation of a New Britain branch could not be ascertained. It Is said. however, that Mir Beecher has had occasion in the past to point out the fact that the officials of the Hartford club do not pay enough at
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New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
DOZEN MOROS KILLED

Manila, Oct 27 LP-Twelve Moros were killed in a fight today between Philippine constabulary troops and a band of Moro outlaws in Lanao province. There were no casualties among the constabulary. The con- stabulary was attempting to arrest three Moros who recently murdered Otto R. Seifort, an American citi- zen. The outalws took refuge in a cota, or fort, which the constabulary stormed.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
PONzI LOSES HIS
 BATTLE IN COURT Ordered Turned Over to Mass.
 to Serve His Sentence WILL FILE NEW APPEAL
This Will Delay Return to Bay State Another Month at Least - Faces to Year Term in Mas sachusetts Prison.

Austin. Texas, Oct. 27 U9 - Charles Ponzi, financial wizard, to- | day was ordered turned over to Massachusetts authorities by the court of criminal appeals Ponzi is | held in jail at Houston.
 Ponzi has been fighting extradi- tion for four months. Two hearings were held before Governor Miriam A. Ferguson before she honored the acquisition of the governor of Mas sachusetts for the return of Ponzi to serve a seven to nine year sen- tence upon conviction Of being a common and notorious thief in connection with his financial schemes in Boston.
 Ponzi was captured in New Or leans by a Texas officer who had recognized him aboard an Italian ship i'll the port of Houston.
 The Boston financial wizard sought to prevent extradition in the district court and, failing, sought relief in the higher court, which was denied.
 Will File Appeal
 At Houston today Henry Kahn, one of Ponzi's attorneys. announced a motion for re-hearing before the court of criminal appeals will be filed within Is days. This will pro- long Ponzi's stay in the county jail in Houston another month or more, 1t was estimated.
 Answering a contention of the defense that Ponzls arrest was violative of the treaty between the United States and Italy to the effect that an Italian ship in tho waters of the United States for \ practi- cal purpose Is on Italian soil. and vice versa, the opinion. written by Presiding Judge Morrow, pointed out Ponzi was not arrested by au- thority of the United States or by the state government. The opinion declared that George Lacy. the liar ris county, Texas deputy sheriff who arrested Ponzi. was a tres passer.
 The fact that he comes into cus- tody by the trcspass of an individual affords him no immunity from prosecution" the opinion said. His remedy Is not to avoid a trial under the indictment but to pro- ceed against the trespasser or kid napper."
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
CITY PAYS S750 FOR
 OUTSIDE LEGAL HELP
Day, Berry & Reynolds Engaged For Defense of Municipality In the
 Donnelly Case Receive That Fee.

A bill for S750 for the services of attorneys who assisted Corporation Counsel John H. Kirkham in the city's defense in the action brought by the Donnelly Brick company for pollution of it's clay-pit, was signed this afternoon by Chairman Walter Falk of the finance committee.
 Day Berry & Reynolds, represt- ed by Attorney Joseph Berry, tried the suit for the city. The itemized bill shows six days in court and five conferences with the corporation counsel.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
Mrs. Mills Body Will Be
 Exhumed, Simpson Says

Jersey City, N. J., Oct. 27 Rp- Special Prosecutor Simpson of the Hall-Mills murder case today de- cided to exhume the body of Mrs. Eleanor Mills from Van Liew ceme- tery, New Brunswick.
 The body of Rev. Edward w. Hall. slain with Mrs. Mills four years ago, will be eXhumed from a Brooklyn, N. Y, cemetery if court processes now pending in New York supreme court are successful, Simp- son announced.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
KENT COLLECTOR DIES.

New Haven, Oct. 27 R-Charles Kirke, 72, tax collector for the town of Kent, was found dead in bed this morning at the home of J. A. Peters of this city, whom MT. Kirke had been helping build a garage, living with him in the meanwhile, Death was from heart attack, according to Medical Examiner M. M. Scarbor- ough.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
Houdini's Condition Is
 Now Extremely Critical

Detroit, Oct. 27 R>-No change was reported today in the condition of Harry Houdini, magician and foe of fraudulent spiritists, by the hospital in which he underwent an operation for appendicitis Monday. Peritonitis developed and the per formers state of health was con- sidered highly critical.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
JUDGES LAWYER RESIGNS.

St. Louis, Oct. 27 Pl-The St. Louis Post Dispatch today says Will liam F.. Zumbrunn of Washington, general counsel for the Ku klux Klan. has resigned as chief counsel for Federal Judge George W. Eng fish of the Eastern Illinois district in his impeachment trial before the senate opening November 10.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
VIRGINIA BANK CLOSED

Richmond, Va. Oct. 27 Pl-The doors of the First National bank of Pocahontas, Va, are closed, the Federal Reserve bank of Richmond was notified this afternoon by Ma tional bank examiner. The ex- aminer said he was investigating the banks affairs,
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
A|!!IIy,EEE"D A|!!II,sE MURDERER ssss ssss, ;s''s2, 'Ss2l,DER ARREST
One Of Party Of Seven Caught by Springfield Police
IS WANTED IN BOSTON
Giovanni Morelli, 29, of Bridgeport, Caught After Chase - All Are Found to Be Armed With Re Yolyers-Woman Released.

Springfield, Mass, Oct. 27 R- Giovanni Morelli, %, one of a party of six armed Bridgeport, Conn, men and one woman taken into custody early today after a chase by police officers, is wanted In Boston on a murder charge, according to word received after the six men had been arraigned in district court on a charge of carrying dangerous weap- ons, No details of the murder charge were received here, the Bos- ton message saying that officers would come here for Morelli on a John Doe warrant. Unofficially 1t was said that Morelli was believed to be wanted in connection with a bootleggera' war.
 Woman Released
 The party of seven was overhauled by officers ill police car after sus- picions had been aroused by the manner in which the Bridgeport car was driving about the Italian dis trict in this city. The car was halt ed In LongmeadoW and search re- vealed five loaded revolvers in it. The men in the party besides Morelli gave their names as Pasquale Ara bio, 23, Pasquale Buonolglio. 49, Samuel Palermo, 29, Emilio Amin ziano, 37, and Joseph Polletti. 31. The woman, held at first as a sus- pect, was released.
 It appeared from the stories told by the prisoners that they had come to this city on pleasure trip. De- tectives. however, discredit this and see in the visit the possible renewal of intercity hostilities that have caused more than one murder here.
 The six pleaded not guilty to charges of carrying dangerous weap- ons and were held for hearing on November 8.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
GABB f. O.P. CLUB
 READY FOR FIGHT
Republican Organization Pre- pareS to Ditch Sheriff Dewey
RALLY ON FRIDAY EVENING
Officers Elected as First Step In Campaign - Republican Candi- dates to Be Invited to Speak at Public Meeting.

At meeting of the republican anti-Dewey faction in the fifth ward last night, William P. Sikora. a for mer deputy registrar of voters and for several years an inspector in the department of public works, was elected president. and plans were made for a rally to be held at Fall con hall Friday night.
 Edward Johnson, former com mander of Private Walter J. Smith post. Veterans of Foreign Wars, and member of the mayors commit tee for a permanent war memorial, was elected e-president. Paul Kalin, an employe in the pay de- partment of the Russell &s Erwin division of the American Hardware Corp, was elected corresponding secretary. Simon Budnick, a we'll known athlete and member Of the Falcon baseball team. was named treasurer, and John Sulick. who is prominent in the affairs of the younger element of fifth ward re- publicans. completes the first stau of officers in the post of secretary.
 To Invite State Candidates
 Carrying out the announcements conveyed to the public through an exclusive story In the Herald last week, the organization made plans at once for the first of a series of rallies to be held prior to election. Senator Edward F. Hall, Representa- tive r. Q. Rackliffe and Alderman William H. Judd, will be asked to attend and speak at Fridays rally. An effort will also be made to have members of the state ticket, with the exception of Dewey, brought here, but because of the many as sgnments on the calendar of those candidates, 1t is expected that the first rally will be entirely local In na- ture, officials of the club say.
 The new organization was formed to further the candidacy of all re- publican candidates for office with the exception of Edward w. Dewey. candidate for reelection as sheriff Members Of the club will lend their support to George Gabb, democratic shievalty nominee.
 All Registered Republicans
 Answering the statements Of AL derman B. A. Grysbowski and ex- Alderman Stanley A. KarpinsM that no such movement is on foot in the fifth ward and that the story of anti Dewey sentiment was promulgated by democratic interests, members of the club today pointed to the fact that their officers are all registered and representative of the younger and more active ele- ment of fifth ward republicans.
 The motives which prompted for nation of the club are the same as those that moved local delegates to the county convention to vote against the renomination of Dewey they explain. Dewey was opposed on the ground that he ignored the request of the New Britain c. o. P. that he appoint William J. Rawlings former police chief here, as one of his deputies. Local republicans ar gued they were entitled to consid- aration because it was the support given Dewey here that elected him.