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New Britain herald., 1927-06-08
CHILDREN IN PLAYLET

The cast OF the play The Nur-
emberg Stove" which will be pre-
sentod by the pupils OF grade 6-1 Of
the Monroe school at the Camp
school auditorium tomorrow night
includes Virginia Hartman. Norman
Films. Pauline Puzzo. Joseph CAL
lahan. Robert johnson. William
Shavchuk. Dwight Holden, Frances
Hughes. Marjorie Wright, Alvar
Johnson, Wallace Messenger, Jane
Ickrath. Clifton Carlson. Raymond
Reckenberg, George Munson. Ed
ward Nyack, Bernice Bettencourt.
Eleanor Hanson. Lois Conner. Edith
Pankonin, Mary Deutscl. Doris
Carlson. Louise Herman, Lillian
Lewis, Frances Groth. Dorothy
Barnes. John Lynch and Howard
Gobar.
There are four acts to the play
which concerns the adventures Of
the boy August and his beloved
Nuremberg stove.
The costume committee includes
Theresa Judd, chairman: Elsa
Strandberg. Mary Kobliska, and Au-
gusta Rapposch. The properties
committee includes Johanna Shift
fert, chairman; Bonnie Lewis. DOM
mick Bugnacki and Norma Budde.
The play was written by members
OF tho class who also designed the
costumes and staged the affair.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-08
FIRST HUSBAND To
WELCOME BIGAMIST
Ruth Landers Given Suspended
Sentence Dionne Jailed

Joseph Dionne Of New Britain,
known in police circles in Connec-
ticut and Massachusetts,, where he
has a criminal record. was SEN
fenced to jail for 60 days for theft.
by Judge Avery in superior court
In Hartford today.
Ruth NJ. Landers Of Berlin plead
ed guilty TO the charge Of bigamy
and was given a suspended sentence
Of six months in Jail. with proba-
ton. Her first husband will take
her back. it was said.
Yesterday. Charles Grabowski,
aged IS. of 81 Concord street, was
fined $3.50 and sentenced to Jail for
go days for transporting liquor. He
pleaded guilty and was represented
by Attorney Noble E. Pierce Of
Bristol.
Richard Shelton, colored. pleaded
guilty to the charge Of manslaught-
er and will be sentenced this week.
He was arrested following the
shooting OF John Scott. colored. In
house on Hurlburt street. Scott
died later at New Britain General
hospital. Shelton is represented by
Attorney Harry NJ. Ginsburg.
Casimir Smulski and John Janik.
held in connection with the shoot
ing at Triangle inn, Pennington. a
few months ago. pleaded guilty. the
former being charged with aggra-
waited assault. theft Of an auton1o-
bile. and carrying a concealed
weapon In an automobile without a
permit, and the latter being charged
with completely In the alleged
crimes.
The case Of Stephen Sledznick OF
this city, charged with liquor law
violation. will be heard by the
court next Thursday. The plea is
not guilty.
Pleas OF guilty have been entered
in the cases OF Frank Kurprewski
and Dominick Baclawski. lascivious
carriage; Stanley Srogi, statutory
burglary: William B. Ryan and
William Malone. statutory burglary;
Stanley Sparkowski. indecent as
sault: James lombard. assault;
Anthony Adamowicz. indecent as
sault; John Kolosky and Henry
Merron, statutory burglary: Joseph
Sweder. liquor law violation.
Michael Kopacz. who pleaded
guilty to the charge OF violation Of
the linunr Law was Sentenced to
all for two months.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-08
SUDDEN Deaths IN
PURNELL'SC COLONY
Today'S Witness TGtihS to
Mysterious Suicides

st. Joseph. Mich. June sup
Two young girls. members Of the
House of David, died from poison at
the isolated High Island lumber
camp of the cult after they had been
subjected to King Ben" Purnell's
publication rites" Mrs. Hazel
Wuerth testified here today.
Mrs. Wuerth was witness in
the states suit to disband the House
Of David colony. She said Eliza
Murphy, II. died after drinking
spirits Of camphor and Jesse Wheel
er succumbed after eating poison.
Gus mushr ooms.
For q long time while was in
the colony, was known as
sweeper" Mrs. Wuerth said. That
signified I was an official mouth
piece for Benjamin. When l told
member Of the colony something
should be done. 1t was understood
the instructions came direct from
Benjamin"
In telling OF the sudden death of
Eliza Murphy. Mrs. Wuerth said:
II knew that Benjamin had TAX
en- Eliza into the inner circle. A
short time later. saw her talking
confidentially to her mother.
Then Eliza came to me and said:
81 have been a Judas. told my
mother about what Benjamin did.
l betrayed him."
"A short time later. she was sent
to High Island. There, she obtained
some spirits OF camphor In some
manner. drank 1t and died"
The mysterious death Of Jesse
Wheeler occurred shortly thereafter.
Mrs. Wuerth testified.
Il don't know how Jesse died
except that 1t was from poison OF
some sort. and her death was sud
den." the witness told the court.
ut was reported in the colony
that she had eaten toadstools--poi-
sonous mushrooms-but some men,
bers doubted It,"
Mrs. Wuerth Is expected to be
on the stand for two days more.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-08
AYIAT0RS
MAY Make effort
Reported About to Try to Break
Columbia'S Record

London. June : (UP)-An attempt
to break the nonstop distance rec
ord for airplanes set bv Clarence
Chamberlin and Charles Levine on
their trip from New York to Ger
many was understood to be under
consideration by the air ministry to-
day.
The attempt would be made by
Flight Lieut.. c. r. Carr, who. with
Lieut.. Lem Gilman. left England for
the Orient the same day Charles
Lindbergh left New York for Paris.
The British airmen few 3,400 miles
before they were forced Gown In the
Persian gulf. Lindbergh flew 200
miles farther.
Carr and Gilman arrived home
last night after their near-record
Night. and were met at the station
by dozen friends. The London Star
bitterly contrasted the reception
with that accorded Lindbersh when
he few to London, ana complained
that not one Of eight important
world air records Is hid by Brit
ish hier.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-08
S33,5O0 ALREADY
IS Contributed
Berkeley Divinity School Fund
Gets a Good Start

Middletown. June P-Subscrip-
tons OF s33,500 toward Berkeley
Divinity schools million dollar en-
dowment goal were reported at the
luncheon this noon with which the
list annual commencement exer-
cises were closed. The largest gift.
of $4,000. was anonymous as we'll
as one of $1,000 by q member OF
the school faculty.
The honorary degree OF bachelor
OF divinity was conferred upon Rev.
George Gilpatritl MacNaught, rec
tor of All Saints church at Harrison.
N. Y. and president Of the New
York alumni Six degrees in course
were awarded.
John kuhna, missionary In Liberia,
was awarded the degree OF bachelor
of divinity absentia- He was one
of three former students to whom the
degree was awarded. the others
being John Paulsen OF Upper Lake,
n. Y. and Nelson NJ. Burroughs Of
Syracuse. n. Y. All the degrees were
conferred by Rt. Rev. Chancey b.
Brewster, Bishop of the diocese Of
Connecticut.
Henry Goddard Leach Of New
York. editor of the Forum, delivered
the commencing address.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-08
Architect Brings Suit
To Collect $4,000 Fee

LOOMS J. Thompson. local archi-
tect. has brought suit for $1,000
damages against James B. Pearston
Of West Hartford, claiming money
due for services rendered. Hunger
ford & SAKE represents the plaintifs
and the writ Is returnable In the sv
perior court the first Tuesday Of
September. Deputy Sheriff Martin
H. Horwitz served the papers.
The plaintiff states that on Aug
ust ~, 1926. the defendant en-
ployed him as an architect to draw
plans and specifications for thea
ter which the defendant proposed to
build on Pennington avenue. West
Hartford. Tho plaintiff states that
he set about the work at once.
drawing the plans and specifications
and submitting several sets to the
defendant.
Thompson was to have been paid
$4,000 for the work. he asserts. and
the defendant has paid him $500 on
account, to date. he says. The sum
Of $3,4oo is still owing and he seeks
to collect it.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-08
CHAMbERLIN gets
100000 OFFER
CONTINUED from First Page
under his arm, said farewell from
the top Of the steps.
II q ia. nla-l.->l

under his arm, said farewell from
the top Of the steps.
U. s. Flag Displayed
The embassy today brought ont a
new American flag in honor of its
euests-a banner of such ample
proportions as to dominate the en-
tire Wilhelmsplatz.
The stars and stripes were dis
played all about the business section
Of Berlin, often in clusters with the
German national colors and the
Prussian state flag. Seldom has
such decoration been seen for an
occasion other than a national fete
day.
Crowds remained In front Of the
embassy. Drawing occasional severe
showers to get a look at the aviators.
every appearance OF whom evoked
shouts which could be heard blocks
away.
Here's Their Program
The aviators' program as far as
settled at present follows:
Tonight-An official dinner at the
American embassy.
Thursday-1:30 p. M. luncheon
by Foreign Minister and Frau
Stresemann at their home.
s p. MA tea to be given by the
German Aero club.
Friday p. M. banquet by the
municipality Of Berlin. followed by
a drive through the city.
8 p. ma dinner by the Ameri-
can club.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-08
Parparian Parking Case
Is NOlled by AlcOrn

Assistant States Attorney r. l..
Gideon has nolled the case OF Moses
Parparian Of this city. charged with
violation Of the city parking ordi-
nance. according to Attorney Mon
roe 8. Gordon. counsel for Parpar-
ian. A fine Of So and costs was I'M
posed in case in local police court
and an appeal was taken.
Parparian's team was on Center
street, In a restricted district, while
the owner was in Gordon Brothers
fruit and produce establishment and
Sergeant J. J. King, acting on orders
of Chief Hart. tagged" the vehicle.
Attorney Gordon tried to have the
prosecution stopped without going
into court but Chief Hart refused
and the case was tried out. Attor-
ney Gordon at that time questioned
the validity OF the ordinance. con-
tending that Parparian left his team
in the restricted area only long
enough to permit Of his transacttng
business.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-08
YOUNGER Tennis
star IS winner
Virginia Rice Defeats Miss
Moore at Hartford

Hartford, June 8 R)-All but one
match IN the fourth round Of the
women's singles division Of the New
England tennis tournament, now
being played at the Hartford golf
club, was finished at noon today.
Several women's doubles and mixed
doubles matches were in progress
shortly before IL o'clock.
The surprise OF the morning was
when Miss Virginia Rice Of Boston.
Mass. one OF the younger players
In the tournament, defeated Miss
Edith Moore OF Montclair. N. ].
Miss Rice lost the first set to Miss
Moore 6-2, but in the second frame
turned the tables and beat her op-
ponent by the same score. The
third set was holly contested from
start to finish with the Boston girl
coming out ahead GA. She will now
meet Mrs. B. +. Stem Of New York
city for the right to play In the
semi-finals. Should Miss Rice sue
coed in winning this latter match
she will have an opportunity to meet
either Mrs. A. H. Chaplin, Jr.. Of
Springfield, Mass, fifth ranking
woman player in the United States.
or Miss Beryl Robinson. Bermuda
champion.
The first OF the Palfrey sisters,
Mianne, was put out Of the tourna-
ment this morning by Miss Alice
Francis OF Orange. N. ]. Miss
Francis is playing an excellent game
and her chances Of getting into the
semi-final round are considered
good.
Sarah Palfrey who came down
with her sister from Brookline,
Mass. and is proving to be one of
the sensations Of the tournament,
kept the family name in front this
morning when she defeated Miss
Rosamond Newton of Brookline,
rs, 60.
In the woman's doubles, Mrs. r.
B. Swain and Mrs. Gilbert Shepard
OF Hartford were defeated by Miss
Marion Morss and Mrs. r. ". Cord
ingly GA. as. So.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-08
20 INJURED IN
BOMB EXPLOSION
Two Internal Machines Thrown
at Leninerad Meeting

Moscow, Russia, June ! R-
Twenty-six persons we're seriously
injured when two bombs were
thrown In a business club at Lenin-
grad last night while a meeting Of
the debating section of the COM
munist party was in progress, 1t was
learned today. The premises were
badly damaged.
The bombs we're thrown by two
strangers who entered the hall
quickly one after another, hurled
tic bombs and then rushed out, fir
ing revolvers as they ran. The ex-
plosions took place almost imme-
diately, The building was surround
ed by militia soon after and q re-
sulting fire was extinguished.
In addition to IS seriously in
iured and taken to a hospital. there
were several others who suffered
slight injuries
New Britain herald., 1927-06-08
Harvard Oarsmen Row
In Practice Sprints

Red Top, June T1HarVaro .
three crews in quarters were out on
the Thames river this morning I'M
der very good conditions. The pros
poets we're good for continuance OF
these conditions and the varsity and
junior varsity late today will 60 for
a paddle over the four-nlile course
to familiarize themselves with 1t. The
stroke will be slow and the oarsmen
will have opportunity 70 note the
current at different places.
The varsity and junior varsity
padded three miles on the course at
a stroke seldom over 81. There we're
stretches in which attention was
given to blade work and recovery.
Coach Heard also had out the
combination crew for = row at low
long stroke.
The freshman eight will come
down from Cambridge tomorrow.
having been released from quaran-
tine.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-08
Wage ASSIGNMENT
Claimed A fraud
Coal Company Alleges Collision
to Defeat Creditors

Advancing that an assignment Of
wages was made for the purpose Of
hindering and defrauding creditors
and to cheat the plaintiff. the City
Coal & Wood Co.. through Monroe
8. Gordon. has brought suit for $500
damages against Rachel and Anna
Jacobs. The writ Is returnable in
the city court the fourth Monday Of
June and Deputy Sheriff Martin H.
Herwitz served the papers.
The plaintiff sets forth that on or
about January /. 1927. Rachel. Ja-
cobs was indebted to the plaintiff in
the amount Of $500, this money be-
Ing due as payment for materials
furnished. The plaintiff further as
serts that on March q Rachel ia
cobs made an assignment Of wages
to Anna Jacobs in consideration Of
a debt of $3.50. The plaintiff as
serts that the assignment was made
for the purposes OF hindering and
defrauding creditors and cheating
the plaintiff.
1t is further asserted that Rachel
JACOBS maze the assignment Tor
fictitious debt and that he did 1t with
the above mentioned purpose In
mind.
Suit for 800 damages has, been
brought by Paul Zehler. through c.
+. Gaffney, against Jacob Ginsburg.
The writ is returnable in the city
court the third Monday Of June and
Constable Frank Clynes served the
papers.
swift for $3.50 damages has been
brought by Rackliffe Bros. Co. Inc.
through Edward A. Mag. against H.
r. O'Dell. The writ is returnable
in the city court the third Monday
Of June and Constable Clynes served
the papers.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-08
ROADS
feature MARKET
New York, Ontario and Western
Active

New York. June s R-Freouent
shifts Of speculative sentiment I'm
parted widespread irregularlty to
today's stock market. A firm OPEN
ing was followed around noon by a
heavy selling movement which wip-
ed out many OF tha early gains. but
prices were headed upward again by
early afternoon as pools started en-
ergetic operations for tho rise in
some Of the oil and automotive
shares.
Reduction Of the call money rate
from I IA to per cent stimulated
the afternoon recovery. The days
trade news was mixed In character.
The weekly steel trade reviews re-
ported q further recession In steel
operations. which was estimated as
high as per cent by one authority.
The cut in tire prices brought fresh
liquidation into the rubber stocks,
U. 8. Rubber common touching an
other new low.
Selling pressure also was effective
against the amusement shares. Par
amount Famous Players breaking to
new low level for the year. Elec-
trio Refrigeration. Foundation COM
pany and few other specialties also
touched new low ground. American
Water Works. Baldwin. A. NJ. Byers
and Commercial Solvents B also
yielded rather readily to sellir.;
pressure.
Despite reports Of record breaking
Crude Oil production last week,
there was a sharp revival Of bullish
enthusiasm In the oil shares. At
lantic Refining sold points above
yesterdays final quotations, and sub
stantial gains also were recorded by
some Of the other leading producers
and refiners. The late recovery was
led by such stocks as Chrysler. Ga
briel Snubber. and Remington Rand.
Eastern carriers featured the rail-
road list, with the revival Of activity
in New York. Ontario and Western
accompanied by a revival OF reports
that the New York Central was
again seeking control OF that prop
erty from the New Haven. Lehigh
Valley touched a new peak, but
Delaware and Hudson was heavy.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-08
Presidents Pet Raccoon
Runs Loose in CAPITAL

Washington. June 8 (UP)-Re-
becca. the pet raccoon OF President
Coolidge. broke loose from her har-
ness in the rear OF the temporary
White House last night and for two
hours ran loose in that fashionable
section of town.
Although known as the most
amiable of the beasts in Mr.. Cool
idge's private 200, the raccoon found
refuge from pursuers in the top OF
a tree nearby and defied the White
House attaches who attempted to
recapture her.
Finally, an electrician scaled the
tree and brought the wanderer
down.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-08
STIRbEY EXPLAINS
fERDINAND'S plan
Elimination Of Parties, Hope Of
Rumania

Bucharest, Rumania, June 3 w.
The new Rumanian government has
issued manifesto signed by Pre-
mier Stirbey and the other min
listers. stating that King Ferdinand
desired the country to have gov
eminent that would bring the politi-
cal parties closer together. and
with this in mind called on . man
not affiliated with any party to form
government.
The ministers emphasize that the
present government has decided to
carry out the mission entrusted to
it-namely to bring about an ex-
preston Of the will Of the country
by free elections
AT the same time" the manifes-
to adds, I'VE shall take care, In or
der that peace may be respected.
that all citizens, regardless Of race
and creed. shall enjoy legal protec-
ton. We are decided to assure .
national dynastic basis, following In
every respect the decisions OF his
majesty concerning the succession
to the throne and the designation
Of . regency. decisions consecrated
according to constitutional require
ments by vote Of the national as
sembly. January I. 1926"
As regards foreign relations. the
manifesto says the government Will
continue a policy OF peace. and
protect the interests OF the Ruman-
ian state.
Prince stirbey formed q govern
nent several days ago to succeed
the Averescu ministry. the new cabi-
net being described as symptom
OF real progress toward rehabilita-
ton Of the country"
New Britain herald., 1927-06-08
City Items

Mrs. Lundgren OF Dewey street re-
ported to the police this afternoon
that a dog bit her child. The dog
warden is investigating.
The City Coal & Wood Co. has
brought suit for s3c5 damages
against Carmine Menditto. through
Edward A. Mag. The writ Is return.
able In the city court the third Mon
day Of June and Deputy Sheriff Mar
tin H. Horwitz served the papers.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-08
COLUMBIA AWARDS PHI. D.
TO SCHOOL SUPERVISOR
william p. Dyer, Head of Training
School Service Here Awarded
Coveted Degree

William P. Dyer. supervisor OF
the training school teachers and
student teachers at the New Britain
State Normal school. has been
awarded 4 Pho. degree from Co.
lumbia university after two year
course at the school. His degree
was not granted Immediately after
graduation. as he had to complete
an investigation and write a book
before the honor became his.
Mr.. Dyer. who has been In the
service OF the State Normal school
since September. had an unusual
record previous to coming to this
city. He was superintendent OF
schools in 4 city in Minnesota and
previous to entering Columbia he
was an instructor at Minnesota uni
versity.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-08
sIsTERHooD ENTERTAINMENT

The B'nai Israel Sisterhood Thea
trical which will be given this eve
ming at the Junior high school audi
torium includes in its cast the fol-
lowing: Beula Levin. Shirley Levin.
Estelle Gould. Edgar Lyons. Wilfred
Birnbaum. Francis Greenburg,
Israel Nair. Sophie Levitt Morti-
mer Mag. Bella Levitt and Esther
Koplowitz.
The program Is given In three
parts. the first to comprise OF reci-
tations and dances. The second
part will be Time VIII Tell and
the show ends with a presentation
Of The Mandarin Coat"
New Britain herald., 1927-06-08
Miss Case Presented
With Scholarship Kew

Miss Nathalie Case Of Plainville
was honored at the final assembly
at the Boston University college of
practical arts and letters today
when she was awarded a sigma key.
symbolizing high scholarship. Miss
Case was one Of ten members Of the
senior class so recognized. She was
also presented with membership In
the honors society.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-08
Pinedo to Resume His
Flight Next Week, He Says

Horta, Azores. June 3 (UP)-Col.
Francesca De Pinedo told the United
Press today he expected to resume
his interrupted fight home from his
tour continent air tour Saturday or
early next week.
Strong winds have delayed repairs
on his seaplane. Santa Maria, which
was disabled when he was forced
down at sea on an attempt to fly
here from Trepassey, Newfoundland.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-08
Deaths
James Desmond

James Desmond, IS years old. a
native and resident OF this city for
about SIS years until 20 years ago
when he moved to Waterbury. died
yesterday suddenly at his home, SO
Cooke street. Waterbury. He has
been in poor health for the past
three months but his death was not
expected.
He was born In the northern sec
ton of the city and made his home
in various sections Of New Britain
during the early years OF his life.
Surviving him are his wife, a
daughter. Mrs. Charles S. Cross Of
this city and two brothers, William
and Cornelius Desmond Of Spring.
field. Mass. The funeral will be
held In Waterbury tomorrow morn
ing at o'clock and burial will b.
in that place.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-08
ROY BREAD THIEF CAUGHT

Sergeant Thomas ]. Feeney caught
a small boy this morning stealing
bread from the Economy store door
at 1885 Stanley street. and turned
him over 10 Miss Ruth BRISTOL
woman probation officer. The po'
lice have had complaints Of early
morning thefts and Sergeant Fee
ney's vigil was finally rewarded.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-08
BECK CASE TO JURY

Bridgeport, June ~ - The
manslaughter case against DR.. NJ.
Carl Beck. growing from the death
of Miss Dorothy NJ. Reynolds fol.
lowing an alleged Illegal operation.
was given to the jury In the "a.
perior court at 1 o'clock today
after . brief charge BY Judgs<kF.
thur r. Ellis,
New Britain herald., 1927-06-08
Wants Appeal by Air
For Her Missing Son

Alarmed at the failure OF her son,
Earl Fillmore. to return home or
communicate with her since Sunday,
Mrs. Cora Bogue of SO Arch street
has asked the local police to ap.
prove her request that a description
Of the missing young man be broad
cast from radio station VITO. Hart
ford.
Fillmore Is % years OF age. s feet
s inches In height. and weighs $50
pounds. He was wearing a gray cap
and gray suit when he left home
Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-08
George Darlington

Word has been received here OF
the death in England Of George
Darlington, whose home for many
years was In Cleveland. o. He was
the son OF Rev. George and Sarah
Darlington, formerly residents OF
New Britain. and lived here for some
time. He was a member of the firm
OF the Dental Supply Co. IN Clevc-
land. The remains are being
brought to this country on the
Mauritania, which IL due In New
York City Friday. They will be
brought here for burial Funeral
arrangements have not been COM
pleted.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-08

Japsn's department Of education
has sanctioned Z plan to solicit 50
cents from each school child for the
purchase Of dolls to be sent to
American school children In return
for their doll gifts to the Japanese.