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New Britain herald., 1927-08-02
Convinced City is On
Wrong Track in Two
Million Dollar Propos-

When the board of finance and
taxation submits a proposal to the
common council for authority to sell
bonds in the amount OF $4,000, 600
for changes in the system of sewage
disposal, former Mayor George A..
Quigley will ask permission to ad-
dress the council members in OPP
position he announced today.
Quigley, who for three terms
headed the city government made
an exhaustive study of sewage dis
posal and sewerage when he was in
the office of the mayor, visiting
numerous cities and even going as
far as the national capitol at Wash
ington in his quest for data, and he
is convinced the city of New Brit
ain is on the wrong track, he de-
clares.
when Senator Hall brought a
resolution before the general assem-
bly, asking authorization for a ST.
100000 sewer bond issue, I hoped it
would not pass for there is no way,
scientific or otherwise through which
the rotten conditions down at the
sewer beds could be improved: I'M
less manufacturing concerns will in
stall private disposal plants on their
own premises. Poisonous chemicals
coming from manufacturing wastes
NJ, Ga ~, J,.i,,
cities in Connecticut are responsible
for the stream pollution, and for
bathing conditions along Long Is
land Sound. The mixture of domes-
tic and industrial sewage causes the
difficulty and if the latter were re-
moved the efficiency of the beds
would be improved" the former
mayor argues.
ExMayor Quigley leans to the
belief that the city of New Britain
by indicating its financial ability and
Willingness to pioneer in cleaning up
the Connecticut river will find itself
called upon by the state department
of health to make the heavy outlay
necessary. No other city in the state
has taken this step. he claims, and
he opposes New Britain's move on
the ground that it Is an attempt to
clean up a stream that is polluted
many miles up the river from the
point of New Britain's sewage en-
try.
He has talked with several coun-
ell members with reference to the
formal protest before the common
council and finds they are willing
to give him an opportunity 10 make
known his objections.
The present trunk line system was
installed when this was city of no.
900 residents. Now that it has in
creased to twice that size, Quigley
sees New Britains great sewerage
need as that of increased trunk lines,
he points out.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-02
CONDEMNED SLAYER
Married IN PRISON
Jersey Criminal Gives Name to
Little Daughter
GOES TO CHAIR ON FRIDAY
Decides On Wedding Ceremony
When Z. S. Judge Declines to Let
Technically Interfere With Exc
cution Set For This Week.

Trenton, N. j.. Aug. 2 UP)-
With death in the electric chair
only three days away, Salvatore
Morra, condemned slayer and center
of the soc-called semicolon case, to-
day asked and received permission
to marry so that his -year-old
son might be legitimatized.
Only the principals and the ne
ccssary witnesses will gather this
afternoon in Merra's cell and hear
Father Cornelius McInerney, chap
lain. perform the ceremony which
will make tragic mockery of the
phrase until death do us part"
Asks Right to We'd
When Merra, sentenced to die for
the murder of Theodore Conway,
paymaster for the Public Service
Railways in Newark, heard today
that L. S. Circuit Court Judge ]. w.
Davis had denied an appeal for a
stay of execution he said he wanted
known as his wife.
City Clerk Egan of Newark was
notified and he dispatched his secre-
tary with a blank marriage license.
Prison officials would disclose no
other name of the bride, save that
of Mrs. Salvatore Merra, of New
ark" the address which has been
used by the prisoner in writing let
tiers to her.
Gives Up All Hope
1t was believed Merra's decision
was an indication that all hope to
escape the death penalty. set for
Friday had been abandoned.
THE semicolon case has been
reviewed by several courts since
Merra was convicted of murder with
a co-defendant. Salvatore Aannelli.
Counsel for Merra claimed that in
the jury's verdict, which granted
mercy-life mprisonment-to Ran
nelli the portion referring to Merra
was separated from Rannelli's por-
ton by comma instead of semi
colon. They contended that the alb
sense of a semicolon legally entitled
Merra to life Imprisonment.
Judge Davis refusal to grant a
stay leaves the U. S. supreme court
as the only place of appeal, since
Governor Moore has refused to act.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-02
KILLS Big RATHER

Fred Negner Has Trophy of Morn
ing Experience That Is Al Inches
Long.
Frederick Wegner OF New Britain
avenue, Plainville, who was hunting
for mushrooms with his younger
brother William, had an experience
this morning that falls to the lot of
but few people these days, that same
experience being desired by still few
er. we imagine. AS tangible evidence
Frederick produced at the Herald
office this afternoon the remains of
a rattlesnake A inches long, from
five to six inches in circumference
and possessor Of Is rattles, indicat-
ing that the snake had been an in
habitant OF the rock region for thir-
teen years. It is believed to be the
largest RATHER killed In this section
for several years, as well as one Of
very few, though the lodges between
the-White Oak quarries and Farm
ington have long been known as a
district where rattlers may be found.
According to Wegner's story he
almost stepped upon the serpent be-
fore he saw 1t. He was making to-
ward a mushroom and noticed the
snake wiggle through the grass. He
despatched It with a club, later
bringing it into this office, dead,
thank goodness.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-02
Heart Attack Fatal
To Former IaWmakcl

Cheshire. Conn. Aug. 2 R-Hen-
ry E. Terrell, 6S, who represented
Cheshire in the legislature in 1908
and again four years later. died sud
denly last night. Mr.. Terrell had
gone for walk and suffered heart
attack as he was returning to his
home. dying almost Immediately. He
had served as selectman for sew
eral terms and had held other town
offices. He is survived by his widow
and two daughters.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-02
HURT ON BICYCLE
Eleven Ycar-Old NOrval Peterson
Rides Into Auto OF Publisher
Removed to Hospital.

Stratford, Conn, August (P) -
Fieven-years- old Norval Peterson of
Stratford was seriously injured
shortly before noon today at STRAIT
ford avenue and Yale street when
his bicycle turned into the path of
an automobile operated by Liberato
Mature of 645 Chapel street, New
and head of the L'Aurora Publish
ing company. BRIDGEPORT. Mature
was arrested following the accident
The boy was removed to Bridgeport
hospital.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-02

0UICLEY WANTS TO OPPOSE
ISSUANCE OF SEWER BONDS
Husky Police Force
Candidate "Bucked"
By Railroad Train

Portsmouth, N. H.. Aug. 2 P-
Harry Colson, husky candidate
for the police force, was today
very lame and bruised but more
than anything surprised. He
was bumped by a locomotive in
much the traditional way of
goat.
Colson, with other section
hands, was wedding a track Of
the Boston and Maine railroad
near the Green street crossing.
An approaching train on the
next track made so much noise
Colson did not hear another
which came from the rear. He
was tossed into the air. turned a
complete somersault and landed
in the ditch. Not a bone was
broken.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-02
State Board Estimates
City's Population 1926

New Britain does not appear to
be a larger city than Waterbury in
the population estimates compiled
by the state board of education. this
in spite OF announcement recently
made at the office of the state tax
commissioner in which the pepart-
ment was cited as authority for the
statistics
At the office of the board of edu-
cation in Hartford today. the pop
ulation of the five largest cities in
Connecticut, based on the school
enumeration, we're announced as
follows: New Haven, 1926: Hart
ford, 1859: Bridgeport, 15S.350:
Waterbury, 1866; New Britain,
1926.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-02
OFFICER DENIES GUILT
Alleged To Have Assaulted 10 Year
Old Girl While On Duty-BaiI
Fixed At $1,000.

Norwich, Aug. 2 R-Pleading not
guilty to a charge OF assaulting a
girl under sixteen years of age, Will
liam j. Sharvan, a local policeman,
had his case continued today until
August 49, He was released in ST.
600 bonds. The attack is alleged to
have taken place on July 20 while
Sharvan. was supposed to have been
on duty
Further consideration by the COM
mon council Of charges of miscon-
duct against the policeman was
postponed from last night until Aug
usk IL.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-02
AVIATOR KILLED WHEN
MACHINE CATCHES FIRE
Fatality at Sclfridge Field, Michigan
Parachute Fails to Open
In Time

Mount Clemens. Mich. Aug 2
(UP)-Lieutenant lie Clair D.
Schulze, Sc, of the 9th air squadron
at Selfridge field, Mich, was killed
today when a pursuit plane he was
testing caught fire and fell 400 feet.
Schulze jumped, his clothing
ablaze, but his parachute did not
open until he was within SO feet of
the ground. Selfridge field officials
believed a silk scark Schulze wore
around his neck prevented him from
reaching the rip cord of the para
chute.
Schulze's mother lives in Los An
gelcs.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-02
- CIVIL ENGINEERS MEET

Waterbury, Conn, Aug. 2 P9-
Nearly 500 members Of the Connec-
ticut Association of Civil Engineers
were gathered for their annual out
ing at Lake Quassapaug near here
today In the morning Waterbury
was defeated at baseball by the
Bridgeport team 9 to 6.
Water sports and novelty contests
were held,
New Britain herald., 1927-08-02
Coolidge Will Leave
About First of Month

Rapid City, S. D.. Aug. 2 (Pl-It
was stated definitely at the summer
white house today that the President
and Mrs. Coolidge expect to leave
the Black Hills the first part of Sep
TENDER. Meanwhile they have no
plans to visit either Yellowstone Ma
tional park or the Coolidge home
stead in Vermont.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-02
DEMPSEY.TUNNEY Go
ENCOUN7ERING'DEL
Jack Refuses to Fight Be-
fore Sept. 26-22d Is
Richards Ultimatum

Los Angeles, Aug. R1Jack
Dempsey will not be ready to meet
Gene Tunney in a return heavy
Soldiers Field. He made this state
%, but will request that the fight
be staged any day after Sept. 26.
Dempsey said today he would insist
upon this delay in Difference to con-
ditions which he could not foresee
when he was in the east recently.
Chicago, Aug. 3 P1Tex Rickard
said today that Sept. % would be
the latest date he could possibly
hold the Dempsey fight in
Soldiers Field. He made this state
ment in commenting on a despatch
from Los Angeles which said Demp-
sey would be unable to box until
after Sept. 90. Richard Immediate
ly wired Dempsey explaining the sit
uation and advising him to be ready
TO fight on that date.
Chicago, Aug. 2 P-The date of
the Tunney-Dempsey fight at Sol
diers Field here undoubtedly would
be put over from September Is to
September % due to Dempsey's re-
quest for postponement because of
the illness Of his wife, Tex Rickard
intimated today after he had sent
a telegram to Dempsey at Los
Angeles.
Demsey wanted the contest delay
ed until September 20 but Rick
ard said that date was too late, be-
cause Soldiers Field had other en-
gagements after September %.
Richard intended to leave for New
York today with George Getz. his
Chicago ally in promotion OF the
fight, going before the Illinois State
Athletic Commission to get pro-
moter's license.
New York. Aug. 2 P-The date
for the turn heavyweight champion
and Jack Dempsey in Chicago has
been definitely shifted from Septem-
Der Is to September %. Billy Glib
son. Tunney's manager. said he was
informed today by telephone word
from Promoter Tex Richard.
New York, Aug. ? R-suggestion
of possible action. by the New York
State Athletic Commission, growing
out of Tex Richards decision to
stage the Dempsey Tunney fight in
Chicago instead Of New York, was
seen today by boxing observers. The
boxing board, at it's regular meeting,
declared ut had nothing to say
now" but at the same time made
public additional correspondence
with Richard tending to show that
it held the promoter obliged to no d
the title bout here as a result OF
receiving sanction and $3.50 price
for Dempsey Sharkey tickets. A
letter, dated July 1, informed Rick
ard. on the authority Of Commits
sioner William Muldoon, that the
Dempsey Shark key bout was approx
ed with the distinct understanding"
that the championship fight would
be held in New York.
Richard did not reply to this let
ter the commission disclosed. Rick
ard has commended he made no
promise to the board but the board
indicated it would call for an ex-
PLANTATION of its understanding with
him.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-02
JAPAN, STRUGGLING TO save
FARLEY, BOWS TO SUPREMACY
OF BOTH ENGLAND AND U, S.
5000 Shoe Sinners to
Hold Mass Meeting for
One Day OFF in Seven

New York, Aug. 2 tUP)-
Greater New York's $4,000
shoe sinners want one day off
in seven.
Tomorrow night they will
hold mass meeting to awake
public sympathy for the shoe
sinners plight and to petition
Police Commissioner Joseph
A. Warren to close all shoe
shops on Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-02
i. S. Minister to China
Called to WASHINGTON

Washington, Aug. P-Minister
MacMurray at Picking has been
summoned home by Secretary Kel-
logg for conferences in connection
with the situation in China.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-02
Coolidge Intercedes


Rapid City, S. D.. August R-
President Coolidge has instructed
the American delegation at the ma
val armament conference to make
every effort to reach an agreement
but failing In this he expects the
meeting to adjourn soon.
Mr.. Coolidge feels there Is no
foundation for any report that the
conference will recess until fall or
some other time.
It was said at the Summer White
House today that Mr.. Coolidge I'M
derstands an effort will be made to
reach an understanding at a plenary
session today. He expects the Amer
lean conferees to make an effort
then to agree with Great Britain
but should they fail they will come
to an end.
Armament Problems.
Madrid, Aug. : R-If Great
CONTINUED on Page 81
New Britain herald., 1927-08-02
COOLIDGE NOT CANDIDATE
FOR PRESIDENT next YEAR
Issues Formal Statement Today Saying That He Does
Not Choose to Run For Office Again.

Rapid City, South Dakota, Aug (AP)-President Coo
dge today stated II do not choose to for president in
1928"
The statement which typewriter small piece of
paper handed out today without comment by the pres
dent the fourth anniversary of his becoming chief executive
of the United States
New Britain herald., 1927-08-02
Would Limit Cruisers
to Eight For Self and
Dozen For Britain and
America Until 1891.
Coolidge Instructs Delega.
ton to Make Effort to
Agree With Other Pow.
ers to Save Conference.

Geneva, August R-The As
ISOLATED Press learns that the jap
anese compromise proposal, made
in an effort to save the tripartite
naval conference from failure, pro-
vides that Great Britain and Japan
shall cease building cruisers when
the reached the end of their pres
ent authorized programs, and that
up to 1881 the number Of 10000
ton cruisers shall be limited to II
for Great Britain and the United
States, and eight for japan.
Secondary Glass
The plan also calls for second
airy class Of cruisers with a maxi
mum Of 5000 tons each, but moth
ing is said about s-inch guns In con-
nection with this type Of cruiser.
The plan proceeds by suggesting
that, II any building program be-
comes menace to the other sigma
tories, they can be empowered to
denounce the arrangement. The
United States would not undertake
to exceed the British cruiser
strength before 1881.
Americans interpret the Japanese
compromise to mean that, If the
British stop with their present
strength, that strength would consti-
tute the total cruiser tonnage up to
1881.
The correspondent understands
that W. c. Bridgeman. first lord of
the admiralty, told Admiral Saito
that the compromise was impossible
under the present instructions of the
British delegation. but that he i'm
mediately telegraphed the text to
London for submission to the cab
met.
Hugh 8. Gibson, head OF the
American delegation, has cabled the
proposal to Washington with ex-
planatory comment.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-02

Columbus, Ohio, August PN
Governor Donahey today asked the
governors Of Illinois and Indiana
to ioin him in requesting recon-
yening of the interstate conference
of miners and operators represent
ing the central competitive field In
the hope Of settling the coal mine
wage dispute ION an economic ba-
sis"
AS soon as Governor Donahey re-
ceives word from Governors Ed
jackson Of Indiana and Ben Small
OF Illinois that they are agreeable
to the plan, he will call the ONO
miners and operators together, he
said.
The telegram which went to the
governors read:
Goal strike situation In Ohio Is
reaching the point where public
welfare demands breaking OF the
deadlock between united mine
workers and operators. Am told
similar conditions prevail in 1ndi-
AHA anu luIllOlo. WIN Sou JOlii A'AN'
in requesting re-convening Of the
interstate conference of miners and
operators. Please wire If you are
willing to join in concerted effort
on part Of Indiana. Illinois and Ohio
, to have controversy reopened In the
hope of settlement on economic
basis?"
Tension In the situation was un-
relieved today despite quiet night
following renewal of disorders in
scattered carts of the southern
coal field
With the operators and the union
miners seemingly deadlocked over
the wage question, reports Of more
mines contemplating resumption Of
operations on a non-union basis
continued to come in.
Yesterdays disturbances although
not OF an alarming nature, COM
manded the attention Of Gov. A. v.
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New Britain herald., 1927-08-02
Ohio Mine fired;
WA7CHMAN IS SHOT
Officials Claim Bomb Set OF
BY Strikers
UNABLE TO SAVE PROPERTY
County Prosecutor Taking Measures
to Prevent Further Trouble As
Result Of Union Fight - Night
Guard to Recover.
UNABLE TO SAVE PROPERTY

Dover, Ohio, Aug. 2 R1Simultan-
eous with the discovery early today
of the burning of the tipple OF the
Maple Leaf mine near Newport, re-
ports were received that John Hines,
night Waterman at the mine had
been shot and slightly injured.
Officials Of the Pocock Mining
company Of Massilon, owners OF the
mine, asserted their investigation re-
vealed the tipple was fired by a
bomb, but residents Of the vicinity
said they had not heard an explo-
sion.
Both mine company officials and
Sheriff Laird denied any knowledge
of Hines shooting, but DR.. r.. M.
Morrison of Ulrichsville said he had
attended him at his home there. DR..
Morrison said Hines was shot in the
back with shotgun. but was not
seriously hurt.
Fire Gains Headway
The tipple fire was discovered by
persons living near the mine. but 1t
had made such Roadway that the
property could not be saved.
Unofficial estimates placed the loss
at more than $4,000.
Officials of the mining company
declared that union pickets which
are being maintained on "a hour
basis near the mine were in their
tents when the tipple burned.
Immediately after the destruction
of the Triple Sheriff Laird and James
E. Patrick, county prosecutor, went
into conference to determine what
action should be taken to prevent
further trouble. It was the Maple
Leaf mine that figured yesterday IN
a fight near Newport between non
union workers and union sympathiz-
crs in which John Vesco, so. OF
Wainwright, Ohio, was shot. he was
reported in serious condition to-
cay.
John Horger, Jr., who faces a
charge of shooting with intent to XIII
in connection with his injury. was at
liberty today on his own recognl-
zance. No hearing viii be held pend
ing the outcome Of Vesco's injuries.
yesco was declared by the non
union men to have been a member
Of the attacking party OF union ad-
.herents, but he denied it.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-09-15
500 Employees Give
Picnic at Wildwood

The annual picnic of office en-
ployes Of the 500 railroad WAS held
Wednesday evening at Wildwood.
Covers were laid for 20 guests ut
the picnic supper. Following the
supper the evening was spent with
music and games. Mrs. l.. X. Thomp-
son and Mrs, George Robidou as
sisted in serving.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-09-15
Local Delphians Will
Study English Poetry

English Poetry Of the 18th Cen.
fury" is the subject which will be
discussed at the meeting Of the Alpha
Eta chapter Of Delphian which will
be held Friday morning ut $50 1t
the Prince hotel. Mrs. J. c. Taylor
will be leader Of the meeting.
individual topics which will be CIV
en- are: "Prolog Of The Canterbury
Tales" Mrs. Obert Olson; 1.-THE
knights Tale" Mrs. Al Rosen:
"Langland's Poems," Mrs. A. K
Tice: "Chevy Chase" Mrs. +. A.
Knowles.
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Social and Personal
Miss Olga Peterson
Is HOnOree at Picnic

Miss Olga Peterson was the guest
OF honor Wednesday evening when
friends entertained at . picnic at
SUNNI.
A picnic supper was served at $3.50,
with covers laid for 2b guests. Fol-
wang the supper the guests spent
Il social evening. Miss Peterson,
who will leave this week for her
home in Driscoll, was presented with
q gift.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-09-15

Our entire coat stock IS
now complete for children.
misses and ladies'. All sizes,
cOlOrs and fabrics. - Sarah
Gold Shop. Style without ex.
.travagance.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-09-15
Mrs. A. Craver Is
Hostess at Whist

Mrs. A. Craver was hostess Tuesday
evening at her home at 6l8 Second
street.
: Four tables Of whist were in play
during the evening with honors going
TO N. r. Adler and Mrs. Bert Korupp.
At the conclusion Of the games the
hostess served a course luncheon.
Bouquets Of garden flowers were
used to carry out pretty decoration
scheme.
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VISITS IN FARGO

university, has been spending few
days in Fargo as the guest Of his
brother, Howard Preston.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-09-15

and Saturday selling to $10.75|
and $15.75. Former values
$500. Sizes IA to 4O.-ROse
Shop.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-09-15
DRIVE To GRAND FORKS

Sidny Register. James Olson and
Duane Diehl left Wednesday morn
ing by car for Grand Forks where
they will attend the state university.
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AT ST .ALExJUS HOSPITAL
Miss Bcrnice Schneider Of this city
has entered st. Alexius hospital for
treatment.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-09-15
COMES HERE FROM BEACH

VOMEO HENG CNVM OEsANH
T. p. Allen, formerly Northern
Pacific agent at Beach, has been
temporarily appointed agent At Bis
marck to take the place Of w. A..
Mcdonald, who is on temporary
leave Of absence. Mr.. Allen. prior to
going to Beach, was travelling freight
~eent IN this district. He has already
begun his work here. Mr.. Mcdonald.
wmo has been In the Northern Pa
cific hospital at st. Paul for several
weeks, 10 expected home within few
days.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-09-15
!. FELT HAT SALE

Friday and, Saturday. Elk.
ceptional values. - Buchh0lz
Hat Shoppe, l19 Third street.
Opposite Prince Hotel. ~
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-09-15

will attend the Demps " Tunney
championship fight. Mr.. Patterson
has been able to procure ring aside
seats and 3 in row 4 for the ex-
hibition. They are driving to Chi
cag0.
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YISIT REIATIVN

Mrs. Fay Kent and little daughter,
Charlotte, are visiting relatives in
Wibaux, Mont. They plan to return
to Bismarck late this fall.
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CI1ncTS Ar nI1AYN NOMC

Mrs. Agnes Sperry and daughter.
Edna. arrived Tuesday evening from
Hartford. Conn.,, to be the house
guests Of DR.. and Mrs. E. p. Quain.
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GUESTS LEAVE

GUESTS LEAVE
Misses Katheryn and Marion Roam
Of Long Beach, Calf. who have spent
several weeks in tn city rs the guests
Of their brother and sister.in-law,
DR.. and Mrs. NJ. w. Roam, left Tues
day evening for their home.