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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-04-16
CHINESE FACTIONS
MAY GET together
Split Not 50 Wide That Com.
promise Would Not Heal It

Shanghai April Is lPl-EXplain-
ing the resolutions adopted at the
opening session yesterday of the
kuomintang Cantonese political
parity meeting at Marking, impcach-
ing the Cantonese government at
Hankow. the nationalist news agency
said today that they merely repre-
scented the views of the central con-
troll committee. The majority OF the
members Of this committee is said.
are Hdhorcuts of Chang Kai-Shc5
tleader of the moderate section of
the kuomintang) adding that the
resolutions were part OF political
manocuyre and would not necessarily
he binding on the plenary session,
which was expected to settle down
to business on Monday.
The nationalist news agency de-
clared there is still n possibility OF
a compromise between the two op-
posing factio.s of the party, provd-
ed the radical element, with head
quarters at Hankow. shows n con-
ciliatcry SPIRIT Otherwise It said,
there is likelihood of 4 definite split,
resulting IN a campaign Of Chang
kal-Sh"k versus Borodin.
Michael Rorodin, the Russian who
has been acting as adviser TO the
fankow government, was among
those mentioned in the resolutions
as "dlstnrbers OF the public order
in China 1t being demanded that
these leaders be taken into custody.
Local members of the Kuomin-
tang point out that there had been
many meetings at Hankow rercent-
lE at which resolutions were adopted
against Chang kai-SheN. calling for
his dismissal as commandcr-in-ch
of the Cantonese Nationalis)
armies. Yesterdays action at Nam
king. they add. WAS in the nature OF
81 comtUrblast-thc Chinese method
OF Warming lin 20 L campaign.
Information rom Marking was
lnCager- mp 10 his morning. ana
there was nothing to show whether
the lIankow radicals were inclined
TO give ground and thus prevent fur
Their complications. A break in the
kuomintang ranks probably would
entail an armed struggle between the
two southern factions.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-04-16
Trial of Ben Gold Goes
Over for Another Week

Mineola, N. Y, April is UP)-
Trial of Ben Gold. communist leader
OF the recent fur strike in New
York. and ten associates Is expected
to continue for more than n week,
it was learned today. following
charges that Gold personally direct.
ed "guerllas" to attack non-union
fur shops and their employees.
The accusation, which was the
first evidence directly connecting
Gold with the attack for which he
is on trial on complaint OF Michael
and Jack Barnett. owners Of a shop
at Rockville Center. was made BY
Barnett Basoff. Basoff. now under
sentence in Sing Sing, turned state S
evidence.
Cross examination will be cont,n-
ued Monday morning and the de-
Tense will probably take an addi-
tional week because of the testimony
OF Basoff
Gold was not present at the raid
on the Barnett shop. Basoff testified,
but the witness said he was the d.
recting force behind the attacks.
Basoff said Gold directed his follow
ers to smash machinery. cut up the
i,rs or destroy them by pouring
iodine on the pelts.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-04-16
jig AND REEL CONTESTS
Fast Steppcrs Entered In Prize
Events at Annual Ball OF \. o. II,
Next Monday Night.

The annual BAH Of Rev. W. A.
Harty branch. A. o. H.. viii be held
in the ia BIS" hall on Main street
Monday night. The feature Of the
evening Will be a contest between
dancers OF Irish jigs and reels for
prizes. Entries have been received
from many places in the state and
it is expected that this VIII be one
Of the biggest events Of its kind in
recent years.
A short concert will be rendered
by the orchestra beginning at s
o'clock followed by a program OF
modern and old-time dances. Among
the steps which will be shown viii
be the quadrille Grish). Lanciers.
Virginia reel, waltz and fox-trot
Delegations OF Hibernians will be
present from Bristol New Haven.
Meriden, Middletown, Hartford,
Bridgeport and other places in the
state.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-04-16
SMITHS LETTER
NOT GIVEN OUT
Its Premature Publication
Wholly Unauthorized

Boston, April JIG Publication
at this time OF any parts of letter
which Governor Alfred Il. Smith OF
New York has sent to the Atlantic
Monthly in reply to a letter of
Charles c. Marshall, New York at
torncy, which appeared in the April
issue of magazine, is wholly I'M
authorized" Ellery Scdgwick. editor
OF the Atlantic, said in statement
today.
The publication in certain papers
OF parts of Governor Smiths letter
to Mr.. Marshall. which will appear
in the May issue Of the Atlantic
Monthly. is wholly unauthorized"
the statement said. The article is
fully covered by copyright and the
matter is now being investigated"
Mr.. Marshall's letter to the gov
ernor requested the executive TO de-
fine his position as a Catholic and
office holder in case he should be
elected president.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-04-16
Weekly SURVEY
OF LEGISLATURE
So,9ns Seem to Be Slowing
Down in Their Work

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sion ms The 5oin convention v-bicb
VAS addressed nv Governor Trpmhuu
tho frsr appearlnce he has made be-
fore the general assembly since his
Inauguration. Immediately after he
had presented his recommendations
on tla merging of three state boards
a hin was introduced in the senate
emboiyng his suggestions.
The hearing which will be given
He bill ny the judiciary committee
next Tuesday is expected to be we'll
attended.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-04-16
Somebody Kicks Around
The Presidents Canine

Washington, April 16 tPl-somo-
body kicked President Coolidga's
pet dog, Rob Roy. around TO-DAY.
but presidential Intervention was
quickly offered the big white collie
Rob Roy let ont couple Of
meaning barks while wandering
among the newspapermen at their
regular conference with Mr.. Cool
idEe. .
Here, what's the matter" the
president quickly inquired with a
smile. ARE they stepping on your
toes?"
Rob Roy rushed to the executives
chair and throwing his fore-feet UP
against the president sought further
sympathy. He got another smile
and q promise that further attacks
would have to step.
The dog is quite n favorite OF the
president, who often takes him to
his office in the afternoon.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-04-16
Investigation Committee
Faces Period of Rest

Washington. April 16 tUP)-The
senate election investigation COM
mittee today was headed into n
summer of inactivity while its bat
tie for existence Is carried on in the
federal courts.
Senator James A. Reed, democrat
Mo-, chairman. said the commltte"
would not m 81 and nothing detluit"
would be done until the Ford
Sapiro libel trial al Detroit in which
he is a lawyer. is ended. That may
be a long time, according 10 Reed.
Meanwhile, Jerry South, attorney
and assistant senate sergeant-at-
arms, will go to Philadelphia TO
argue the committees right to exist
in a lawsuit which Is expected I'M
timately to determine the status of
special committees.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-04-16
GOVT. Will STUDY
Chinese PROBLEM
Will Make No Snap Judgmen:
on Reply to Chen

Washington, April lG UPj A
somewhat extensive period Of study
VIII pr"codc any new steps OF III,
t. s. government affecting china.
state department officials indicate d
Eoday.
Advices We're awaited here con-
corning the reported conference of
/, $. Minister MacMurray with other
diplomats at rckine on nationalist
rcnlies 10 the Marking affair notes.
Officials here ars understood TO ho
specially interested in the extent
md nature OF the disparities be-
tween notes sent by Minister Chen TO
tho United States and TO other pow
ers. Information required here may
be several days in delivery. Mean
while Secretary Kellogg is away
from Washington over the week end
for Easter vacation.
Until the si,untion I. thoroughly
reviewed. officials discountenance
any unofficial speculation concern
ing any further action by the United
States,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-04-16
Head OF SCHOOLS
NOW UNDER FIRE
Chicago Superintendent May Be
Asked TO Resign

Chicago, April Is P.-William
IcAndrews will be asked to resign
he superintendency OF Chicago
chools if it is found. as Mayor
thompson has charged, that pro-
british and anti American promo
randa is being taught, the school
'oards newly chosen president, Wal
r J. Raymer, said today.
On the other hand. il the charges
re found untrue, the board will con
lnue its support OF superintendent
lcAndrews and will in the words of
resident Raymcr, fight to keen
i'm in his position, even though the
mayor is determined TO Dust him ,
1t was McAndrcws' administration
Of the schools tina, gave rise 70
Mayor Thompson's charges during
his campaign that the superinten-
dent was a stool pigeon" for King
George.
Two investigations of the Mean
drews' regime now are under way
President Raymer is acting for the
|chool board, while a special assist
mt corporation counsel Is making a
'eparato study upon instructions
rom Mayor Thompson.
The mayor and school board pres
Lent conferred yesterday, Raymer
pointing out to the executive that TO
discharge McAndrews Immediately
would cost 81, 500. his salary UP to
he expiration OF his contract next
February The mayor replied that
1t would be worth that much ito
get George Washington's picture
back in the history books"
The mayor was quoted as saying
he was convinced that Mr.. Mean
dreWs was a bad influence in the
schools and that the campaign
promise TO discharge the superin-
tendent would be carried out.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-04-16
WOODLAND FIRES
CAUSING Damage
Several Sections Of State Burned
Over

New Haven. April 10 PA-Wood
land fires the last few days have left
their mark in many parts OF thu
state. The most serious were tho
two which for hours yesterday rag
cd in Hamden burning over moro
than 700 acres and causing a loss
estimated at $50 600.
While directing persons fighting a
fire in the woodland on her farm in
Berlin, Mrs. Anna Molumphy was
burned about the face and hands
yesterday afternoon.
L. +. Bronson. Winsted. forest
fire warden for II years said TODAY
that conditions in that Vicinity We're
the worst he had witnessed in years.
Eight fires were reported TO him
yesterday and last night. or the
eight. he believed seven had been
caused by careless smokers, -
Boys from the Gilbert home help
ed conquer a bad fire on Street Hill
Winsted. Two fires at the south end
Of Hrma lake burned over Consid-
cradle ground and destroyed a barn
on the Bristol place.
Many persons worked all night
sighting a fire on Red Mountain near
Torrington.
Waterbury firemen were kept on
the jump the last "A hours attend
ing to "a fires. none Of which was
serious.
Orchards suffered considerable
damage in Newtown where a fire
burned for five hours before being
controlled by four fire companies
and eighty men. William +. john
ston lost two orchards valued at
so, 600.
4 grass FIRE In Newington caused
5000 damages and burned TO death
about 20 chickens. Grass fires kept
fire lighters busy in several other
places in the state.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-04-16
CHIHUAHUA GUSTS
DISL0YAL MAYOR
Authorities Now Seek Almeida
Tor Plot on Government

Mexico City April 1e P-The
legislature OF the state OF chihuahua
notified President Gales today that
j. A. Almeida had been deprived OF
his office as governor OF the state
and that an effort was being made ia
capture and deliver him to the au-
lhorlties for trial. II announced tina,
Manuel Mascarenas. Jr., had been
appointed his successor.
Special dispatch received In
Mexico City last night reported tina,
Almeida and the mayor OF Chihua
hua City. Socorro Garcia, with q
group Of followers. had revolted
against the government and were in
the San Buenaventura mountains.
The legislatures notification was
IN reply 10 a message which Presi-
dent Gales had sent to the speaker
OF the legislature declaring that no
reason existed for "Almeida's rebel
hon. consequently the local diff
culties must be settled.
Military forces commanded by
Colonel Vega. Chihuahua dispatches
said. We're ordered to pursue AL
media, while measures had been
taken to prevent his brother, A. 3.
Almeida. mayor OF Juarez, from
staging an uprising.
Men who revolted recently at Car
achic, about 50 miles southwest of
Chihuahua City. were overtaken by
federal troops at Nonoava. says re-
port to the war department by the
military commandant at Chihuahua,
General Marcelo Caraveo. He advised
that the leader, Francisco Lonzano,
was killed, and that four of his ac-
completes, Marcelo Estrada, Angel
Patton. Jesus Soils and Severe Cor
don. were summarily executed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-04-16
Peaches" Lawyers Ask
Receiver for Browning

White Plains, n. y. April 16 P
The appointment of a receiver for
the large property holdings of Ed
ward West Browning was asked in
4 motion filed in the supreme court
today In behalf OF Mrs. Francis
Heenan peaches" Browning.
Mrs. Browning's attorneys. Ep-
stein and Smith, said today the mo-
ton was made to protect her ali
mony rights under n temporary or
der Browning stopped payments
OF $500 week month ago when
the decision in the separation suit
was given in his favor Under a
final order signed yesterday by Jus
tice SeeGcr he is required to pay ali
mony up TO yesterday, He is in ar
rears s. zoo.
The motion for A receiver was
prepared before Justice SoeS"r' 5
final order and because that order
fixes the time limit OF almony pay
ments, the motion probably viii not
be pushed. Epstein and Smith said.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-04-16
Stamford Police Get
Three With Stolen Car

Stamford. Conn, April 16 CUP)-
Three youths were held here today
Cor New York police for taking an
automobile without consent OF the
owner. They were stopped here this
morning.
They gave their names as Jerome
sullivan. Walter L. Plunkctt and
Matthew Moore, all Of New York.
1t was alleged sullivan took the
car from his fathers garage. The
machine did not belong to the elder
Sullivan.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-04-16
PLANE DUE TODAY

Mitchell Field, l.. l., April it G'P)
Lieut.. Commander Noel Davis Key
stone biplane. American Legion, in
which the naval officer hopes 10
fly from New York 10 Paris this
summer, was expected here this
afternoon.
Space has been reserved in the
visitors hangar for the plane which
will remain here until it !s ready TO
make the $500 trans oceanic flight.
Davis, together with Lieut.. Stanton
II. Wooster. who will accompany
him on the trip to Paris, We're to
fly here from Langley Field, Va.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-04-16
FIRE PRECAUTIONS

MontpeIler, Vt, April l6 (Pl-Gov-
ference today with Robert NJ. Ross.
commissioner of forestry. issued a
proclamation forhdding the kindlug
of flreS near forests us authorized
under new law which provid Il
penalty Of not more than 80 days IN
Jail nor more than $50 fine.
Forest fires have caused loss OF
about $4,000 in Vermont in the last
Mock
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-04-16
Destroyer Preble Also
Fires on Cantonese

Washington. April 16 R-An-
other American naval vessel has
found IT. necessary to use her guns
in Chinese waters. the navy depart
ment was informed today In a dis
patch which reported that the des-
troyer Preblc had fired upon Chinese
on the north bank OF the Yangtse
river. opposite Kianying Fort. One
enlisted man on the Preble received
a flesh wound in the leg during fir
ing from the shore directed at the
ship.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-04-16
No RECESS At YALE

New Haven, April 16 P>-For the
first time in more than so years.
Yale university was in session dur
ing the week end of Easter Sum-
day. Because OF the late arrival OF
Easter this year, the university an
thorities deemed it inadvisahle to
postpone the spring vacation to
Ike it include this Sunday
The spring vacation began April Z
and ended April IA.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-04-16
City Items

Rev Harry 7. Bodley who is criti-
cally i'll, continues to grow gradual
~ weaker.
Mrs. Amelia HiscoX and daugh-
ing the Weekend in Pittstield. Mass.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-04-16
SLIT FOR St0o RRDVCUr

Action for $500 damages has been
brough, by The CITY Coal and Wood
company. through \air X Nair,
against Frank Modugnio. Tho writ
is returnablc in tho city court the
first Monday OF May and Deputy
Sheriff Martin II. Horwtz served tho
papers. attaching property Of the
defendant in this city.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-04-16
Police Not Convinced
Wife Took Husbands S465

There IL no foundation to the
complaint of Frank Neubauer Of "a
Hawkins street that his wife stole
$i65 from him yesterday, the police
believe. Mrs. Ncubautr. who is
t. her home Yesterday. accom-
panied by Detective Sergeant FL
| Finger, to take her belongings and
last might the complaint came in
that the money was taken.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-04-16
SHIP FIRM DJSSOLVES

Philadelphia. April l6 tF> - The
William Cramp x Sons Ship and
Engine Building company today an
nounced It has decided to ''discon-
tinue shipbuilding operations and
turn It's shipbuilding properties to
other uses"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-24
GRAIN
LIVESTOCK
MARKETS
By Associated Press Leased Wire
WHEAT MARKET
MOVES UPWARD
Liverpool Quotations Show
Unexpected Jump-Unfa-
v0rable Weather q Factor

Chicago, Jan. 24--lP,-Prospccts Of
a reduction tomorrow of Canadian es-
Inmates Of yield helped to strengthen
wheat here today. Besides, there
was an unexpected jump in Liverpool
quotations. British stocks of wheat
were reported decreasing, and there
was 100000 bushels falling off in
the United States visible supply.
Wheat closed firm at A@h cent
net higher, corn ss to II cent down,
oats unchanged to 4 cent off and
provisions unchanged to 15@17 cents
up.
In connection with ascending wheat
prices abroad in the face Of large
world shipments, notice was taken to-
day Of evidence tending to confirm
reports that actual European crops
are a good deal smaller than was
counted on earlier in the season. A
marked reduction Of yield in Spain
was especially cited, latest estimates
Of yield in that country being 1885,
100000 bushels against an official
forecast in June of l57,996,0OO
bushels.
Further attention was given today
to reports Of abnormally high tenn
peratures in the corn region Of Ar
gentina. Unusual heat there has now
continued three weeks, and this cir
cum stance simultaneous with lack Of
rainfall suggests great uncertainty
as to the crop outlook, the present
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-24
STOCK MARKET
REACTI0NARY
Trading Largely Professional
in Character Except For
Rails ard Oils

New York, Jan. 24-LF)-R Reaction
AIRY price tendencies predominated in
today's stock market despite the
| staging Of vigorous bullish demon
STATIONS in selected list of low
priced rails, oils and specialtics.
Some IF the rails recently mentioned
IN connection with consolidation
rumors appear to have attracted a
public following, but otherwise the
trading was largely professional in
character
Publication Of a relatively poor re-
port by the Hudson Motor Car com
pany provided another excuse for
selling pressure against the motors
and standard industrals, several Of
which sold down one to three points
below Saturdays final quotations. A
few, such as United States Cast Iron
Pipe, South Porto Rican Sugar and
Century Ribbon broke five points or
more.
Wheeling T. Lake Erie issues were
again the center of interest, the COM
mon soaring over eight points to IL
record high at 56A, or about 25
PVaHso sttVsI 1887 Ntck low, UpIOTG
realizing sales checked the advance.
Western Maryland, common, Pitts
burgh d. West Virginia, Pennsylvania
and the three Erie issues also sold
at their highest prices in years.
Producers and refincrs common and
preferred were bid up several points
each on an enormous turn over.
Baldwin, Colorado Fuel, .Cluctt Pea
body and Radio Cooperation all up 81.
to 6's points, also attracted consid-
cradle attention by moving against
the general trend
There was little business news
over the weekend 10 Influence the
price movement. December earnings
OF the Southern Pacific, one OF the
first large systems to report, showed
a decrease Of S993,274 in net opcrat-
ing income below the same month
last year.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-24
Fall, Sinclair
Trial Postponed
Until April Is

Washington, Jan. Of
Albert B. Fall, former secretary of
the interior, and Harry F.. Sinclair
on charges growing out Of the lease
of the Teapot Dome naval oil reserve,
was postponed today until April %.
Counsel for. the prosecution and de-
tense agreed upon postponemcnt
owing to the illness Of Fall, who is
convalescing from an attack of pneu-
monia at Ell Paso. Texas.
Sinclair's trial for contempt Of the
senate, growing out of his refusal to
answer questions Of the senate oil
committee, will begin March Z.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-24

medium li.9OMl2.3O; light 1900
1890; light light 1l.751i2.3O; pack
ing sows 10.75Ml15o; slaughter pigs
ll.50N12.OO.
Cattle $1,000; choice fed steers and
ycarlings strong to 25 cents higher;
others about steady; strictly choice
l,541 pound bullocks 1875; highest Of
year; all interests want well finished
wcighty steers blut going very slow
on half fat kinds; best yearlings
1925; stockcrs and feeder steers
scarce; fully steady at 7.OO@S.0O;
choice kind s.25@s.5O; vealers SO
cents lower; mostly 11OO@12OO;
other classes steady.
Sheep $4,000; fairly active; fat
lambs opening around 25 cents high
or; bulk wooded lambs 12.25Ml2.75;
choice kind scarce: asking around
1900 for best offerings; seasons
first Colorado clipped lambs held
above ll.50; sheep steady; fat ewes
6.0O@7.5O; choice yearling wethcrs
around 100; feeding lambs firm;
desirable feeders 12.5OMl3.1O;
medium kind around 1925.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-24
Too Late To Classify

A SNAP-Ws have several second
hand and. slightly used sewing ma
chimes that we will sell at big
discount. all in first condition. 2lO
Broadway. Singer Sewing Machine
Co., Bismarck, N. D.
FOR IMMEDIATE SALE-Card table.
smoking stand, rug, fruit Jars,
lamp, kitchen table, congolenm rug,
Fuller mop, tubs, washboard, clothes
basket and mattress. Phone 6sS-M.
Pers6n Court Apt. 10.
LOST Hand woven scarf. Finder
kindly notify childrsn's Bureau.
FOR ,RENT-Two furnished light
housekeeping rooms IN modern
home. Warm. Phone 47S-R or call
]. - M TvvIafkAs $500 sgs " y. Il