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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-21
JANUARY BUILDING IS
UNDER that OF 1926
Statistics Show New Eng
land Over Million
Behind

Boston, Feb. q (UP)-The total
volume of building permits granted
during January in &c representative
New England cities amounted to So
$4,000. compared with sS.014,SG0
for January, 1926, according to sta
tistics compiled by the f. w. Dodge
Corporation.
Only seven cities reported gains
for last month as compared with the
same month of the preceding year.
These were Brockton, New Bedford,
Springfield, Salem. Somerville. Wor-
cester and Manchester, N. H.
The decrease in the total volume
was largely accounted for by the
fact that Boston's total for last
month was only s2.O5S.70o, COM
pared with s3,249,0oO in January,
1926.
Other Massachusetts, cities and
their reports for last month as COM
pared with January, 1926, were list
ed as follows: Beverly, $4,000 and
s31, 500; Brockton. $4,000 and $751;
400; Cambridge, s205,S and $685.
900; Chelsea, s11,100 and s26,100.
Fall River, s56,50O and $4,000;
Fitchburg. 5000 and s15,S00; Haver-
hill, $4,000 and $4,000; Holyoke,
s25,60O and 100000: Lawrence
s35,5oo and s5S.4oO; Lowell, $780,
500 and s77,100; Lynn. $4,000 and
s22S,G0o; Medford, $4,000 and
s271,2oO.
New Bedford, $4,000 and &c.,
900; Quincy, s1SS.9O0 and s476,100;
Salem, s46,70o and s63.6o0; somer-
Vile, s23O.6O0 and s152,400: Spring
field, S945,100 and s522,1o0;
Waltham, s75,6o0 and s102,60o;
Worcester, s7G6,7o0 and sS62.4Oo.
Portland. Me-. reported s612,10O
last month as compared with s122,-
600 IN January. 1925; Manchester
N. H., $201,3o0 and $4,000: provi-
dence, +. l.. s912,6O0 and s67O,2OO:
Bridgeport. Conn, $4,000 and 1885,
100; and New Haven, Conn, s151,10O
and s66O,4O0.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-21
SUMMER RESIDENCES
DAMAGED BY STORMS
New London and Other Re-
sorts Affected-N0rwalk
Man Frozen to Death

New Haven, Feb. 81 (UP)-
Towns along Long Island Sound
were the heaviest sufferers from the
binding gale that swept the eastern
seaboard over the weekend, re-
ports here today indicated.
Mountainous seas. made more
damaging by record high tides.
crashed over the sea wall at New
London. flooded Neptune Park and
dences.
At Milford. near Bridgeport, the
seas also broke over protecting walls
and inundated cottages, roads and
trolley tracks Piers suffered from
the pounding waves.
No damage was reported to ship
ping in the Sound, all smaller craft
having put into port when the storm
threatened.
At the height of the blizzard early
Sunday. fire broke out in the factory
of the West Rock wagon and auto
works here and. famed by the bft-
ms winds, quickly ate its way
through the building, causing $780,
900 loss.
The entire snow fighting force OF
the state highway department was
pu. to work and many trucks la
bored SO hours. Early today. 1885
of the states 1850 miles Of highway
were open to traffic and the re-
naming Is miles were to be OPEN
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-21
BIRTH RATE DECLINES
Falling OF in Philadelphia Reaches
An Alarming Figure, According to
Health Bulletin.

Philadelphia, Feb. Il tP-Fewer
children were born in Philadelphia
last year in proportion to the popu-
lation than any year since 1880, Di-
rector of Public Health Krusen said
in his weekly bulletin today.
In 1926 the bulletin showed that
SS,645 births had been registered
5000 fewer than in 1920, based on
population it represents rate Of
1925 per thousand.
I'VE are confronted with an
alarming fact that the birth rate is
rapidly approaching the general
mortality rate" said Or. Krusen.
We are interested, however. in
guarding zealously the lives of those
babies, although fewer in number,
which go to make up our infant
population. Infant mortality has
been reduced from 144 per 1000
births in 1908 to IT in 1926
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-21
DEFECTIVE WIRING IN
AUTO CAUSES BIG FIRE
This Is Given as Reason For 500, 900
Blaze in WcstyilIc-Partly
Insured

New Haven, Feb. II EN-Defec-
tive wiring in the generator of an
automobile was the cause of the fire
which destroyed the West Rock
Wagon & Auto Co. plant in Westville
yesterday. Fire Marshal NJ. j. Elem
ing found during his investigation
which he completed today.
The machine. owned by Henry
Houser, owner of the plant. was
standing in q small shed next to the
main building. A new battery had
been installed recently and the gen.
orator had not been functioning
properly lately, Mr.. Houser said.
A check up on the damage yester-
day showed that the loss would not
be as high as first believed, Mr..
Fleming saying he estimated the
damage at 100000. A third of that
amount is covered by insurance.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-21
>p11,u.!pT CHARGES
'''''',as,.s} ERRED
Insults Lawyer Declines to Give
Out Names
ADMITS CAMPAIGN FUNDS
Chicago Traction Magnate's Part In
Contributions Still Clouded-Crowe
Changes Mind and Gives Testt-

mony.
Washington. Feb. 81 R-Daniel f.
Schuyler. attorney for Samuel In
sull, Chicago utilities magnate, will
be cited to the senate for contempt
for refusing today to answer ques-
lions put to him by Chairman Reed
of the senate campaign funds inves.
tigating committee.
After States Attorney Robert E.
Grove, of Chicago. another recalci-
trant witness, had replied to queries
put to him. Schuyler took the stand
and. although disclosing that insult,
who contributed heavily to the sena-
torial campaign fund Of Frank L.
Smith, had also given $4,000 to the
local Cook county campaign, he re-
fused to answer questions as to who
the money was paid to.
Additional testimony adduced to.
day showed that insult spent a min
imum of s227,925 in the Illinois re.
publican primary.
Grove Gives Testimony
Reversing his former position.
Grove told the committee that In
sull gave $4,000 for the Cook coun-
ty primary campaign last year.
Upon his appearance at Chicago
last August Grove declined to state
this amount. taking the position that
it was a county contest and was not
proper subject for senate investi-
cation.
Recalling Grove. Senator Reed,
democrat, Missouri, the chairman,
read the previous testimony and
said:
Il now ask you to tell the COM
mittee the moneys you received
from Mr.. insult to be used for any
purpose in the primary elections
held in Illinois on April 10, 1926"
Il received between $4,000 and
$4,000 for the campaign Of Captain
Savage. 1 got $1,000 from Mr..
Schuyler, which he got from Samuel
insult"
Joseph P. Savage as candidate
| for county judge.
us that all the money Samuel In
sull contributed In the primary ?"
Reed asked.
MY recollection is that he gave
$4,000 to Roy E. West. $4,000 to
George f. Brennan and some to
Smiths campaign. That $1,000 Is
all he gave to me-"
When Grove had concluded
| Schuyler reversed his former posi-
| ton by answering questions he re-
| fused to answer at Chicago on last
August 5. But after disclosing that
insult gave $4,000 to the local
county campaign, Schuyler fatty
refused to answer any questions as
to whom the money was paid.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-21
10 Known Dead and Property
Damage Running Into Mil
lions Reported in Check-up
EIGHT COAST GUARDSMEN
DROWNED OFF MASS. SHORE
Patrol Boat Wrecked at Province.
town-Dcep Snowfall and Intense
Cold In Some Places-New York
Harbor Observation-Disclosures OF At
lantic City Inundated-New Eng.
land Coast is Stormswept.

New York, Feb. II LP-Nineteen
deaths and millions Of dollars in
property damage were caused by a
furious snow sleet and wind storm
that had abated today after raging
on land and sea in the Atlantic coast
states for the past 4S hours. ~
From Main to Delaware Bay
mountainous seas tossed ships about
like match boxes. shattered dwellings
and swept away piers and board
walks. High tides which carried the
raging waters hundreds of feet in
shore added to the havoc in the
coastal towns.
Heavy Fall of Snow
Snow fell to depth of two feet
in some places while the tempera-
ture dropped to ten degrees below
zero. Transportation lines were
hampered.
Relief in higher temperatures was
in sight today for Pennsylvania and
probably New York, said the wealth.
er bureau with the storm center
shifting to New England.
The turmoil at sea attributed by a
scientist of the American Museum Of
Natural History to the combination
of a full moon and northwest wind.
started to subside with a change OF
the wind from northeast to east and
later to west
Heavy Toll at Sea
The storm took its heaviest death
toll off Provincetown, Mass. where
eight coast guardsmen lost their lives
when patrol boat 23S was tossed
ashore. The entire boats crew was
lost as two destroyers vainly rushed
to rescue them.
Other deaths attributed to tho
storm included five in Pittsburgh,
one each from exposure in Boston,
Continued on Page 10
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-21
fire DEPT. inquiry
Committee SELECTED
Bartlett, Bengston and
Maerz Named Today
by Mayor

Councilmen Donald L. Bartlett and
Thure Bengston, and Alderman John
+. Maerz will comprise a committee
to investigate recent appointments TO
the fire department in which men
who have reached the age of IS
years are involved.
The investigating committee was
named today by Mayor Weld fol-
lowing adoption by the common
council of a resolution to have a
probe of the conditions surrounding
the failure of Joseph F. Ryan to re-
ceive an appointment two years ago,
and the selection of Victor f. Davis
and John Fay as regular last week.
Ryan was 35 years of age when the
fire board received an opinion from
Corporation Council John H. Kirk
ham In which they claim the coun-
sci advised man who has reached
the age of IS is not eligible to ap-
pointment. Davis and Fay are 35
years of age, according to their ap-
plications. The fire board has on
file q more recent opinion in which
Judge Kirkham states man Is
eligible to appointment until he
becomes 36 years of age.
The claimed discrepancy was
brought to the common councils at
tention last week by Alderman
Maerz. His was not the only men,
ton, however, Alderman ]. Gustav
Johnson having made an attempt to
have Judge Kirkham explain the
variance in the two opinions. When
Johnson was denied an answer on
a ruling OF the chair. he accepted 1t
with a smile and declared he would
find out at future meeting.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-21
ELEVEN MEN SENTENCED
In LIQUOR CONSPIRACY
Federal Court Hands Out Penalties
In Case Which Has Been
Pending Two Years.

Boston, Feb. 81 B-Eleven men
We're sentenced here in federal court
today for conspiracy to smuggle
liquor, in connection with the seizure
here just two years ago of the
steamer Van with a large cargo of
liquors.
Thomas Craven of New York, the
only defendant to stand two trials
on the charge, was sentenced to two
years in the federal penitentiary at
Atlanta and fined $1,000. Sentence
was suspended pending an appeal
which he indicated he would take.
Fred Bush, Boston truckman, who
changed his plea to guilty after the
jury at the first trial had disagreed,
paid a fine Of $1,000.
William II. Burton. president of
the Maine Coast and Canada Steam
ship Company, who held the Van
under charter. was fined $500 after
the court had been told of the as
sistance he rendered the prosecu-
ton.
Eight others, all members of the
crew Of the ship, were fined s25.
They We're, Harry D. Cakes, William
II. Tracey, Millett Z. Davis, Charles
Worcester, Charles w. Davis, Austin
l.. Kelley and William Bent, all OF
Jonesport or Machias, Me. and Rob-
crt Halliday OF Spokane, Wash.
Three others, prevented from ap-
pearing today, will surrender for
sentence later. Captain O. NJ. Nc
Lean of Van and Engineer, f. l..
Atkinson Of Lynn were both at sea
on other ships. Leland j. Smith was
said to have been marooned on
Thatcher's Island by the storm.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-21
Two Children Burned to
Death at Kansas CITY. Mo,

Kansas City, Mo, Feb. 2I (UP)-
Two children were burned to death
today in fire resulting from an
overheated electric iron placed in a
bed by the mother, Mrs. Glenn M.
Lavender. The dead are Mary kath-
erne. 4, and Joseph, Is months.
Mrs. Lavender placed the iron In
the children's bed to keep them
warm and went to a neighbours
house for few minutes. When she
returned the bedroom was ablaze.
Firemen found the charred bodies Of
the children in the ruins Of the bed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-21
Italy Is Reported as Declining
To Discuss Naval Arms Reduction
Dispatch Quotes Mussoni Saying Naval Defense is
Question of Life or Death for His Country
Note to Be Made Public Tonight

tation treaty. The reply was de-
livered today TO Ambassador
Fletcher at Rome.
Reports indicated that Italy
would reject the plan or accept
with broad reservations, In line
with the French rejection already
received. Great Britain is expected
to agree to the plan.
Japan's acceptance stimulated
hope today In official quarters that.
despite France, a three-power pact
between the United States. Great
Britain and Japan may be posi-
Bile. Informal negotiations will be
undertaken for the alternative plan
by the three powers during the
Geneva league preparatory arms
commission reconvoning March FL.
Secretary Kellogg issued a state
ment expressing qualification over
the japanese reply and accepting
its suggestion that discussions be-
gin June 1. He said:
II am highly gratified at the re-
Ply VI '4i' odptllItSc jlluei!l
which reflects the spirit of friendly
cooperation in which the principal
powers must approach the problem
of competitive building if a real
solution is to be found.
THE japanese suggestion that
discussions should not begin until
the first of June seems to me en-
tircly reasonable and not at all in
consistent with this government s
proposal. which was that the nego-
tiations should take place during
the forthcoming meeting OF the
probable that the preparatory COM
mission and its sub committees will
be in session for several months. u
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-21
Now Comes ChampA
Raw Egg Eater '
Record of Four Doz....

Cambridge, Ohio, Feb. 81 (UP)
Grover Bowereock. railroad
employe, today laid claim to the
raw egg eating championship.
He consumed 4S eggs in two
consecutive '"sittings."
Friends OF Bowersock engaged
him in argument over raw eggs
shortly after breakfast.
Il could suck "a eggs now,
although I've just had hearty
breakfast" Bowersock ex-
claimed. Eggs were brought,
and he ate two dozen.
The argument was resumed and
Bowersock said he could dupli-
cate the feat. He did.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-21
Jealous High School Boy
Kills Girl and Himself

Marion, Iowa, Feb. 81 (uP)-A
high school boys jealousy of his
schoolmate sweetheart ended in
double tragedy last night when Ken
meth Fehr, Is. shot and killed Dor
othy Oxley II, and then killed him.
self.
The shooting took place as Miss
Oxley, with Miss Lillian Yak, is, and
Earl Biggs, II, were walking home
after attending church services
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-21
No Agreement Reached
In Coal Negotiations

Miami, Fla, Feb. 81 Cp-The sub
committee of the joint wage con-
ference, after a two hour session
here today suddenly adjourned with
out reaching an agreement on a new
wage scale for the neutral competi-
tive field.
Rice Miller. chairman Of the joint
conference announced that the sub
committee would report a failure to
reach an agreement before the joint
conference at 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-21
Danbury Child Died From
Effects of Kerosene Burns

Danbury, Feb. q LP-At the Dam
bury hospital today 1t was stated
that John Kovelski, aged 4, of 1913
Liberty street had died early this
morning from the effects of burns
when Il can of kerosene with which
his mother was kindling fire ex-
plodcd in their home yesterday aft
ernoon.
The mother, Mrs. Victory kocei-
ski. and a younger son, Frank. are
still at the hospital but they will
survive. Their condition today was
reported to be fair.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-21
CROOK HIDES IN STORE,
ROBS IT DURING NIGHT
Drug Addict Believed to Have Com
mittcd Burglary In Church Street
Pharmacy.

A mysterious burglary was COM
mitted during Saturday night, at the
Miller Hanson drug store, so Church
street, apparently by someone who
was secreted in the store when 1t
was closed. and succeeded in escap-
ing by removing the hasp on the
rear door by use of 4 screw driver.
A number of fountain pens, about
SIS. in cash and quantity of drugs
are missing. The value of the drugs
had not been given to the police up
to this afternoon. The nature of
some of them indicates that an ad-
dict may have committed the
burglary.
When the store was opened Sun
day morning discovery was made of
the rear door entrance and investi-
cation showed that it is an inside
Job" There Is no indication that
a key was used to gain entrance. and
az there are no windows broken or
tampcred with, the police believe
the burglar was hiding in the store
at closing time, and awaited his
chance to operate. Detective Ser
geant Ellinger Is investigating.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-21
Old Fashioned Bar Is
Found in Operation in
Discarded County Jail

Dover, N. H., Feb. Fl (UP)-
Though prohibition recently re-
suited in the closing of the
county Jail here, the jail still
has its uses.
Dropping in unannounced,
police found 40 men and wom-
en- enjoying wine and beer at an
old-fashioned bar.
George Freewood, who had
lived at the Jail since it was
officially closed, was arrested
after the party had been dis
persed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-21
BUS CORP, LOSES APPEAL

Washington. Feb. 81 R)--The IN
terstate Buses corporation of Con-
necticut was denied a re-hearing in
the supreme court today on its ap-
peal in the controversy with the Hol-
yoke Street Railway and other over
the Massachusetts law requiring the
licensing of interstate vehicles.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-21
Kansans Organizing Club
Composed of Tallest Men

Topeka, Kansas. Feb. 81 R-A
score of tall Kansans today organ
lied the National Society of Longfel-
lows. The purpose of the organiza
ton is to unite tail men in demand
ing longer hotel beds, higher doors
and more elevated automobile tops.
Only men at least feet and one
inch tall are eligible for membership.
State Senator H. W. Behrens of Lin
don, who is six feet, seven inches in
height, was elected president,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-21
YOUNG ALCOHOL VICTIM
McKecsport, Pa, YoungStcr of Three
Years Dies as Result OF Drinking
MOOnShinc.

Mckecsport. Pa, Feb. q (CP)--
The youngest victim of alcoholism in
this district--a three-year- boy
died here today. while his mother, q
brother and sister, were ill from the
effects of drinking moonshine.
The dead child is Miller Solltch.
The mother, Mrs. Peter Solitch, and
George, 6, and Mary, 4, are Ill.
When the father, Peter Solitch, re-
turned from work Saturday, he
found his wife and children intoXi-
Gated. Restoratives were administer
cd to the two boys. who were most
seriously i'll, and they were later re-
moved to a hospital, where Miller
died. The mother and Mary are un-
der a physicians care.
Mary said her mother had pur-
chased liquor after the father went
to work Saturday morning.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-21
GOVT LOSES TAX VERDICT

Washington. Feb. Il Pl-The fed
eral government lost In the supreme
court today in three cases from New
York city involving the seizure OF
property for additional taxes after
five years had elapsed from the fill
ing OF tn, original return,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-21
RATE MAKING APPROVED

Washington, Feb. 81 Ps-Rail-
rod valuation methods of the in
tarstGte com mcrce commission for
rate making purp 5ses were sustain
ed in effect today by the supreme
court.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-21

Rome, Feb. 81 Up - Italy's re-
ply to the proposal of President
Coolidge for a limitation of naval
ornaments conference was deliv-
cred to Ambassador Fletcher this
morning. The nature of the answer
was not announced, but it is be-
lieved certain 1t is in the negative
The reply will be given out Off
cially this evening.
Rome, Feb. u UP) - Italy to-
day declined President Coolidge's
invitation for conference to dis
cuss further reduction of naval
ornaments.
Italy's reply was delivered to
American Ambassador Fletcher.
Mussolini's reply it was authori-
tatively stated, remarked that naval
defense was a question OF life or
death for Italy rather than mill
tary or political problem and that
Italy's geographical position in the
NJ Mediterranean sea spoke for itself
more than could any technical ar
guments.
London, Feb. 81 (UP)-Premier
Baldwin announced in the house of
commons today that the British
governments reply to President
Coolidge's naval disarmament sug-
gestions was being held up pending
receipt of the opinions of the do
minions. No date for the reply had
been set, he said.
Washington, Feb. q CUP)-Sec-
rotary of State Kellogg waited with
misgivings today the text of the
Italian reply to the Coolidge pro-
posal for a five power naval limi-
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-21

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Arizona state miner., 1927-03-12
Sympathetic Understanding

Ii we knew why John forgot to
bring home the eggs, or why he
spoke gruffly, or why he criticized
the biscuits, we would be mere char
liable and forgiying.
Perhaps he is worn out with the
days strain. Perhaps he has been
bounded all day with unpleasant. de-
mands. Perhaps he is worrying about
how he will meet the next insurance
installment Sympathetic understand
ing is the oil upon the troubled wa
ters. It will quiet many a domestic
agitation.
my husband has missed many a
scolding," confessed one house wife,
because wouldn't reproach him be-
fore the children; and when evening
came, and he came home tired, l had
nothing but warm welcome"
Sympathetic understanding makes
soft tones, domestic narmony and
music in the home.
Arizona state miner., 1927-03-12

The scarcity of ducks and other
water fowl in Arizona during past
seasons is not a result of hunters
killing them off.
Ducks have been dying by the thou
sands in the northwest, this is espec-
tally true in the vicinity of the alkali
lakes of the northern Pacific coast
states. Whether it is a foot and
mouth disease or just plain poison
ing from such waters is the problem.
State Game Warden D. E. Pettis
in the departments publication, "Ari-
zona Wild Life" thus answers the
question, Where Are the Ducks?"
Fewer ducks have been seen over
the waters of Arizona this season
than in many years past, according
to experienced sportsmen and other
observers.
Though there are number of
theories advanced for the scarcity of
ducks in Arizona the underlying cause
is probably to be found in the fact
that western ducks nave suffered a
tremendous depletion during the past
few years.
"E. w. Neson, chief of the bureau
of biological survey recently was a
visitor to the office.of the state game
warden and told of the terrible losses
due to alkali poisoning in the western
ranges of ducks.
Drainage of lakes and swamps
which formerly harbored millions Of