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New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
KACEYS ARE OPPOSED
Do Not Favor Building New Estab- lisfment Along the Lines of Country Club.

\ country club plan, sponsored by group of members of the Daley council, Knights of Columbus, has met with the approval of only about one-quarter of the total membership and the plan therefore has been dropped by the society as one which would be beyond it's reach.
 Efforts o put this plan across be- gan with a petition which was sign ed by many of the members. It was felt that a country club would be the means of attracting more mem bers to the society and would be better fitte dto the clubs needs than the present home on Franklin square.
 In an effort to determine the at titude of the members a question. nare was sent among them and as q result an adverse report was made.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
STATE OWNED PROPERTY
 LISTED AT 76 MILLION
All Held by Connecticut Valued at $76,491 .954..8, a Gain of
 5 Million.

Hartford, Dec. 13.-lP>-All pro- perty belonging to the state of Con- necticut is valued at s76.491, ,954.79 according to figures compiled by the comptroller from inventories as of June 30, 1927, filed by each depart ment and commission. This is an in crease of about $5.o0O,O00 over a year ago. and an increase of ap- proximately s23,000,000 since 1921.
 The property controlled by the Highway commission including state highways, improved roads, bridges and ferries, is valued at s41, 1,526,S35. Buildings have the next highest valuation $22,236,21o.50.
 Land is valued at s5,6S1.S76.16 and furnishings, tools, machinery, etc. at s3,120, ,043.29. The Connecti- cut State Hospital at Middletown is worth over s5,o00,000, the state and contents s3,600,560. The figure library and supreme court building for the state capitol and anneXes is S3,370, 462.42. while the state prison at Wethersfeld is considered mil lion dollar institution.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
MEXICO CITY AWAITS
 LANDING OF 'LINDY'
Thousands on Grandstands to Cheer as Envoy of
 Peace Arrives

Mexico City. Dec. 15 UP)-Ten thousand persons will see Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh arrive from the United States, the war office announced last night.
 Grandstands to seat that many persons will be erected at Nall- buena military field. Special passes will be issued and only authorized persons will be allowed to witness the landing.
 SQuadrons of Mexican planes will escort the American flier to the landing field. They probably will pick up Lindbergh's plane at Tam pico.
 Plans for Lindbergh's program during his visit to Mexico City still Were only unofficial. But 1t was un- derstood that those who would re- ceive the goodwill ambassador" would include Minister of War Amaro. General Jose Alvarez, chief of the presidential staff. who would represent President Gales, and either Ambassador Dwight Morrow or Charge DAffaires Arthur Schoen- field from the American embassy.
 Lindbergh will make an official call on President Gales the day after his arrival. The aviator was expected to visit the secretary of communications and other govern mental department heads, including General Pedro o. Coloco, chief Of the aviation corps,
 The entertainment in honor of Lindbergh included. according 10 the unofficial program, a visit to the Mexican pyramids and q night exhibition flight.
 Searchlights were being installed today at Nallbuena field in case the landing were made at night.
 Will Rogers, American humorisf who has been visiting in Mexico during the past few weeks. left tn- American embassy for hotel last night
 I'm giving up my room at the embassy for Lindbergh," Roger: said.
 Final plans for the American aviator's reception will be held up until the actual start, General Al varcz said.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
FORMER co. I VETERAN
 KILLED IN ACCIDENT
John W. Abrahamson's Body Found Under Auto
 at Cornwall, N. Y.

John ". Abrahamson who served in the Spanish American war with Company I Of this city. and who afterwards made his home here, was killed in an automobile accident at Cornwall, N. Y. Sunday. his sister, Mrs. Carl A. Carlson Of Glen street, has been advised. He was As years of age.
 The body pinned beneath an over turned car was found in a brook on the outskirts Of Cornwall farming center in Orange county. Abraham son having left his home alone earlier in the day. it is believed that the accident happened without wit neSses and its cause has not been determined.
 Abrahamson was at one time a sergeant in Company I. After his re- turn from service he was employed in the r. & r. Corbin plant as a molder for several years. About 20 years ago he left this city to make ms nom" m tornWall. He last visit cd New Britain at Thanksgiving time when h" was a guest at the wedding anniversary reception in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Carlson.
 He Is survived by his wife and a daughter, Josephine; his sister. Mrs. Carlson; q brother in Chicago, IT,. and another in the United States army.
 Peter AbrahamSon. a brother of lhe victim, was killed about l . years ago at the Forestville railroad grade crossing when the carriage in which he was riding was struck.
 MT. and Mrs. Carlson will leave tomorrow for Cornwall to attend the funeral. which will take place Thursday
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
ASK NO WAGE INCREASE
Fire Chief and Other Officers Seek ing \one-Attitudc of Men Not Definitely Known.

Chief W. J. Noble and the other officers of the fire department will not petition the board of fire com missoners for salary increases at the meeting tonight, the chief said to- day. Although he gave permission for circulation of a petition in the department for an increase in the pay of the men in the ranks, he has not heard from it since, and he doubted today that it would be pre- scented.
 There has been some discussion in the department relative to obtaining d longer vacation period than is now allowed. Chief Noble said. but he did not know whether or not q petition 10 this effect would be pre- scented.
 Action on the petition Of residents of Maple Hill to give that section fire protection also will be taken at the meeting. It is improbable that favaroble action will be taken as was indicated in the attitude of Mayor Weld and members of the board at the meeting last month.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
N ell Known Here

Chief W. C, Hart, Captain George !, Kelly and other local police offi- eialS who were acquainted with Stu pcrintcndent Flanagan were sadden- d whom notified of the death of the Bridgeport official, There was d noticeable facial resemblance be- tween Chief Hart and Superintcnd- ent Flanagan and they were person. al friends. Chief Hart is treasurer and upcrintendent Flanagan was secretary of the state police associ- ation, the latter having succeeded the late Chief Landriean of Meri- den in office. The local chief and captain paid tributes 10 Superntend- ent Flanagan as q man, a friend. and a police official. Chief Hart will attend the funeral
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
PAGAN INVENTORY IS
 LISTED AS SI27,SO5
Former L. F. & C. En- ploye's Heaviest Holdings
 Were in That Concern

The estate of the late Henry Pagan of 149 Lincoln street is valued at s127 7,So5, according to papers filed today at the office of Judge of Pro- bate B. r, Gaffney, the major DOT ton being composed of stock in local manufacturing companies, notably Landers, Frary < Clark, where MT. Pagan was employed for many years.
 MT. Fagan's home at 149 Lincoln street is valued at s12.5o0. Personal effects are as follows: Household furniture, s200; diamond scarf pin, S15; gold watch SIC; silver watch, s2; automobile, s150.
 Mr. Pagan owned the following stocks: 50 shares American Hard ware Corp, SS,950; 25 shares Ana conda Copper Mining O.. s1,27l.SS: Is shares Bristol Brass Co. s135; l2 shares City National bank. $1.- 66S; 10 shares Hartford Fire Insur- ance Co.,. s7,70n; 20 shares Interna- tional Nickel O., sl,352.5o; 965 shares Landers. Frary t; Clark. ESQ., 095; 5 shares New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad, s2G5: Is shares North & Judd Co.,, S33S; 172 shares Stanley Works common, $12,- 096.
 Cash on his person was s11.25, while Mir. Pagan had the following bank deposits: New Britain Trust Co. $1,53; City National bank, check ing account, s16715: Pennington Savings bank, s1,000.71; Savings Bank of New Britain, s1,625.77; Burritt Mutual Savings bank, s1,- 066.54; City National bank. savings department, $l,641.53; Landers, Frary & Clark Cooperative store. de- posit fund, sl0; Landers, Frary X Clark Mutual Aid association bene- fits, Sl34.50.
 The New Britain Trust Co. is eXecutor of the Pagan estate.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
ALBERT F. CORBIN TO WE'D NEW YORK WOMAN
Local Manufacturer Takes Out License to Be Mar
 ried on December 29
Special to the Eerali)


 New York, Dec. 1S-Albert r. corbin, of the Hotel Burritt. New Britain, and Mrs. Alice IIillard smith of 1 West 64th street of New York city, and Auburndalo, Mass. will be married on Dec. 29 by Dr. Gordon of Washington, according 10 q marriage license issued to the cou- pie here yesterday.
 Mir. Corbin is a native of New Britain and is president of the Union Manufacturing Co. His former wife died in 1926. Mrs. Smith was born in Boston. Her former. husband died in 1918.
 The couple will start soon sftor the first of January on q houcym oon trip. their plans calling for a world cruise on one of the palatial liners devoted to round the world voyages.
 NIT. Corbin is of a family long prominently identified with public and manufacturing life in New Brit dent of the Union Manufacturing company he is associated With soy eral civic and social organizations. He recently completed a term as president of the Rotary club and is active in the New Britain club and Shuttle Meadow club. During the World War MT. Corbin gave almost exclusively of his time. serving as chairman of one of the local draft boards under the sclective service act
 Although never candidate for office, MT. Corbin plays an import ant role in shaping local republican policies. In 1920 he was groomcd for the mayoral nomination and al- though virtually assured an open field he declined to run.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
Young Hero Hops at l2:29 P. M., Carrying Only Three Sand- wiches and Two Can- teens of Water-Tnp to Take About 26 Hours.
Flier Lays Plans Quickly and Takes Off With No Delay, Scorning Para. chute-Great Reception Awaits Him in Mexico.

Washington, Dec. Is Rl-Charles A. Lindbergh sailed away today in his spirit of St. Louis for a nonstop flight 10 Mexico City. which will take him over 2.o00 miles of mountains, plains and valleys.
 The young hero Of the New York to-Parls air epic decided the tims and weather were right, and without more ado, he announced that he was ready to go on his errand Of good will which is expected to re- quire about 26 hours in the air. He took his plane up at 12:29 D. m.
 Lindbergh laid his plans quickly for the hop-off, just as he did when he was preparing for the transat- lantic flight which brought a thrill to the world. Having no idea of failure, he scorned a parachute, as he did on the solitary trip to France.
 He studied his charts. his ma chine and the weather which he will meet, and then quietly told the war department to notify the newspaper world that he was going. and going immediately. An escort was provid- cd by the army, the navy and the commerce departments to follow the famous flyer as far as Richmond, Va. and when it was in line, Lind bergh gave the word and they were off to the south.
 Sky Is Cloudy
 T. was a murky sky through which the pilots guided their planes and the ground beneath them was sodden from long, steady rains. Lindbergh was forced to taxi the en- tire distance of the field before he rose. and he seemed to have some difficulty in gaining altitude as he disappeared to the south. The wheels of his plane barely missed the tops of trees at the southern end Of the field.
 The Spirit of St Louis failed in two valiant efforts to get into the
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New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
OKLAHOMA S0LONS VOTE ID IMPEACH
 THREE OFFICIALS Governor, Chief Justice and Agriculture Board Head AC.
 CuSed on Six Counts
SENATE IS AGREED TO
 TAKE ACTION IN CASE
Accusations Include Replacing Civil Rule By Military, ncompetency, Commissioning Alleged Bandit, H. legal Payments Alleged Con- spfracy and Other Offenses Against State.

Oklahoma City, Dec. Is R1Bills or impeachment naming Governor Henry s. Johnston and two other state officials were voted early to- day at self-convened legislative session of the lower house of the Oklahoma legislature.
 The house members quietly as sembled in a hotel in the hours be- fore dawn while National Guards mon called out yesterday by the gov ernor to prevent any meetings of the legislature, slept at the state capitol Many of the legislators summoned from bed wore pajamas and bath robes at the session.
 Six charges were voted against Governor Johnston, one that he had replaced civil ;NIhority with the military in attempting to forestall impeachment proceedings against him.
 Chief Justice Fred Rranson of the state supreme court and Harry Cordcll, president of the state board of agriculture also were named in Impeachment bills.
 At adjournment it was announced that the charges had been placed in the hands of q board of managers for presentation to the senate. Senate leaders have announced the body will try any state officials cited by the house.
 The vote by which tho charges were carried were as follows:
 Replacing civil authority with military authority, 49 to 6.
 lncompetency, 40 10 5.
 Awarding 8 commission as peace officer 10 Jose Alvarado, alleged bank robber 44 to 9.
 Employment Of Kirby Fitzpatrick. attorney of Ardmore, as counsel for the state banking department, 10 10 15.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
Tug on Way to Cape Cod Rammed by Steamer Robert
 E. Leeee-FiVe Rescued
LIFEB0AT CRUISES HOUR
 MAINLY HUNTING MISSING
Only One Of Rescued Quintet Said to be Injurcd-Iwo Went Down With Suction of Toundcring Craft Ships Passengers Ignorant of Disaster as Impact of Collision Was Slight.

New York, Dec. Is (P>-The sound liner Robert F. Lee arrived from Boston today showing no indi- cations of having rammed and sunk the tug Neponsct in Buzzard's Bay last night.
 Boats were immediately lowered and five members Of the tugs crew were rescued. passengers said, but it was believed one or two members of the tugs crew were lost. An hour was spent searching for survivors.
 Captain II. W. Robinson Of the Robert l.. Lee and officials of the steamship company refused to give complete details Of the collision. pending investigation by the L. S. steamboat inspection service, of Providence. The five survivors were also restrained by counsel for the towing company from talking in de- tail about the accident.
 The men believed to be drowned were:
 Thomas Sampson, first assistant engineer, of East Boston
 Robert Doncctti. deck hand, of White street place, East Boston.
 The following survivors were brought here:
 Captain George II, Tibbetts, Of Randolph. Mass.
 G. Y. E2Ierald. mate, 3S White street, East Boston.
 NFul1lpt l.. Cnau-Jar ,li1f sincer, Sl E.utaw street. East Bos- Ion.
 Elmer Hendrick, deck hand, West Mass.
 George A. Smith, cook. Liverpool, Nova Scotia.
 The survivors had no hope for the other two members Of the crew. Ii was believed they had been carried down by the suction of the sudden sinking of the craft.
 Cook, Only One Hurt.
 Smith. the cook, was the only one of the survivors who had suffered obvious injury. He was confined 10 bed with d scrapcd back.
 The towboat. members Of the crew said, was on it's way to the Cape Cod ,anal to pick up a tow. The mate vas at the wheel when the collision occurred.
 The Robert F. Lee Captain Robin son said, was carrying l50 passon gers when she left Boston at 3:o2 ! o'clock yesterday afternoon. She ] merged from the Cape Cod canal
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New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
r. X F. COrbin Plant
 Banning Use of Phone

In an effort to curb the practice of killing time" by telephoning. and to keep lines available for business uses orders have been issued at the department heads and persons whose work requires that they be in touch with the outside, may use the tele- phone service.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
BYRD TO LECTURE HERE
North Pole Flight Commander to be At Strand Theatcr February 5 Under Auspices of Legion.

Commander Richard F. Byrd, the first person to fly over the North Pole in heavier than air machine, will lecture at the Strand theater February 5 under the auspices of Eddy-Glover Post, American Legion.
 Duncan Shaw is chairman of the legion committee, and has as his aides: Harry Vessels, Harry C. Jackson, Edward o. Ogren, Harry Ginsburg. Charles r. Stanley, Rod man w. Chamberlain. William H. Jackson. William NJ. Johnson, Henry Swanson. Fred Ward, Curtis Shel- don, l.. c. Ensminger Frank Dugan. Howard A. Timbrell and Robert C. Vance.
 Commander Byrd will tell of his polar flight, the transatlantic trip and of his plans for flight to the south pole.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
Gunboat Sacramento Lands M en and Mounts Guns to Pro- tect Foreigners in Mutinous City-40 Missionaries Escape Death.
Peasants March Through Southern Provinces Loot ing, Wrecking and Mur- dering-Fresh Influx of Russians Into Hank0w Reported.
By tho Associated Press.

By tho Associated Press
 South China appeared in the midst of Red revolt today with Canton completely in control of communists and other southern cities threaten cd.
 The United States gunboat Sacra- mento landed men and field guns at Canton to protect foreigners, while two other American gunboats stood by.
 Refugees reported footing and pill lage in Canton, while advices from HankoW stated that outlying dis trlcts were completely communistic with peasants murdering wealthy landlords.
 Serious mutiny reported at Lao hokoW in northern Hupeh about 200 miles from Hankow; agitators were busy in Shanghai in the hope of bringing about a strike.
 Communist outbreaks reported at various ports along the Yangtse river including Changsha and Wuchang suppressed by nationalist govern ment.
 
 Attempts to recapture Canton from the communists failed.
 Nernacular newspapers in Shang- hai stated four Russians are on the staff of the Canton Red army" and declared that Soviet influence was behind the Canton movement.
 A Soviet government" was set up sunday in Canton for the province or kWanStung, refugees reported.
 The moderate nationalist govern mcnt at Ranking was denounced by communists in violent posters in Hankow with indications the na- tonalist commander there might switch to the communists.
 15 Americans Rescued
 Fifteen Americans and two Brit ish subjects were brought from the Chinese city to Shamcen Island by armored launches. dispatches direct from Canton stated today. The launches belonged to the Standard oil company and were manned by armed guards. A general concentration Of Can ton government troops has taken place in Honam adjacent to Canton. They were believed to be preparing to renew their attack on the com munist element in Canton city. The foreign forces at Canton were striving stringently 70 prevent an incident" The concentration of l foreigners in Shameen where the | foreign concessions have grown up, l was in line with this policy.
 Dispatches from Hong Kong stat cd that some foreigners were pro- cceding to Canton and some had al ready arrived there.
 A third United States gunboat, the Asheville, arrived at Canton from Hong Kong.
 Advices from Hong Kong stated . that at the time the Ashcville was ordered to Canton yesterday, she 1 was off Foochow attempting to save
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New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
LAWSUIT IS SETTLED
Palace Thcatcr Pays City $228 and Policeman CosgrOyc S2O0 As Re suit of His Injuries.

A settlement has been reached in the suit brought by Corporation Counsel John H. kirkham in be- half of the city of New Britain and Patrolman Michael Cosgrovc who was injured in fall at the Palace theater last year.
 After the policeman had been in jured the city paid surgical and hos ptal bills as well as his compensa- tion. Judge kirkham then sued to require the theater owners to reim- purse the city. and in behalf of Cos grove brought another action for damages. The case was soon to be reached in superior court, but trial has been avoided through payment of s229 to the city and s2O0 to Cos grove.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
BUS NUISANCE IN
 CENTER DISCUSSED Police Commissioners Trying to
 Evolve Satisfactory Plan STATIONS NEAR MAIN ST.
Police Board Approves Clothing AllOwance-Scrgean Are Rec commended for Increases in Sal ary.

A move to rid tho center Of the city Of buses was initiated by Com missioner o. r. Parker at the monthly meeting of the board of po- lice commissioners last evening. and Chairman Chamberlain appointed Commissioners Parker and Morton a committee to consider the matter further and report back to the board at a later meeting. Commissioner Parker said there is no question but that trafficis impeded by buses and he felt that if tangible plan for improving conditions were presentyH 10 the proper authorities, it would receive consideration.
 Near Center Stations
 Chief Hart said he had recom- mended to the commo n council, through committees, that the buses be kept off Main street but he has been unable to obtain the support of the members although he is con- vinced that the buses should be given stations for admitting and dis charging passengers near Main street but not on it. This plan will be con- sdered by the committee, in addi- ton to any other suggestions. Con- missioner Parker remarked thar the general public holds the opinion that the police department has the pow CT to regulate traffic in all its phases, but Chief Hart said the pub lie utilities commission has super vision over buses as regard their routes. and if it is decided to rec ommend changes in the stations. ap- proval of the commission must be obtained, as the present routes must also be revamped,
 Parking Restrictions
 The board voted to recommend to the common council that parking of vehicles be prohibited at all hours of the day and night on the north side of North street between Hart ford avenue and Willow street, also on the west side of Arch street be- L"ttu WeDSltC Gllu I1dIL etl ct'S. Parking of vehicles on these streets Is dangerous and the recommended ordinance changes would improve the commissioners feel.
 Clothing Allowance
 Approval was voted in the matter of 8, clothing allowance for the reg llar policemen, exclusive Of the of
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New Britain herald., 1927-12-13
PARK CITY POLICE
 CHIEF DIES TODAY
Supt. Flanagan of Bridgeport Victim Of Sudden Heart Attack
HAD BEEN WORKING HARD
Police Official Had Been Bending Every Effort of Late to Run Down Phantom Stabbcr That is Terror iAing City.

Bridgeport, Dec. 13 [Pt-Superln- tendent of Police Patrick J. Flana- gan died suddenly about S:3O this morning at his home. Superintendent Flanagan was talk en ill with a heart attack about o'clock. His physician, Dr. ". II. Curley, was called and administered treatment. The patient dropped off to sleep and shortly after eight o'clock was again in distress.
 The emergency hospital ambu- lance was summoned but Superin- tendnnt Flanagan was dead when 1t responded.
 III Six Months
 To all appearances in rugged health, the superintendent had been suffering from q bad heart condition for the past six months, it was re- vealtd by his physician today.
 Bending all his efforts toward the task of catching the phantom stab h"r, Superintendent Flanagan had been working day and night for some time past. IL was after II o'clock last night when he returned home from police headquarters, where hc had been working On in- formation having 10 do with the ac- tiVitlcS Of the stdbbcr.
 Was i6 Years Old
 Superintendent Flanagan was 4G years Of age. He was appointed 10 inc police department in 1913; Was made sergeant in 1917. a liouten- ant in 1918 and superintendent in 1920. He is survived by his widow and one daughter, Miss Mabel Elan agan; his mother. Mrs. Alice Elan agan and four brothers. James. Thomas, Joseph and John, all of this city.