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The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-29
REACHES DALLAS

DALLAS, Texas. Dec. 29.-Mrs. Lindbergh stopped here today for 25 minutes on her return flight to Detroit from Mexico City after hopping off from San Antonio this morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-29
Asks Federal Judgeship
 In Alaska for A. Frame

WASHINGTON. Dec. 29.Ar- thur Frame. of Anchorage, AL aska. has been presented to Presi- dent Coolidge by United States Senator Peter Norbeck, of South Dakota. and recommended for a Federal Judgeship in Alaska
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-29
M'cLELLAN BEFORE COURT

A jury trial was opened at 2 O clock this afternoon in the court of the U. s. Commissioner in the case against Charles Me Clellan, charged with having a small quantity of moonshine in his possession and with being in- toxicated. He is represented by Attorneys J. H. Hart and Grover c. Vim.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-29
Hickman Tells of Shooting to Death Man in Pasa-
 dena Suburb
NAMES COMPANION
 WHO HAS CONFESSED
Investigation Be Reopened in Case of Suppos-
 ed Suicide

Fl AOo AA4t 0AZAAl6s Od1ss bCSt z 29-William Edward Hick-
 man, confessed kidnapper
 and slayer of little Marian
 Parker, 12-year-old school
 girl, has confessed to another
 murder near Pasadena. He
 shct and killed Ivy Thomas,
 druggist, in the suburbs be- z tween Los Angeles and Pasa- : dena during the hold-up of a
 drug store on Christmas Eve,
 1926.
 Willoughby Hunt. whom Hickman said was his con-
 panion in the hold-up. was
 arrested today and confessed,
 corroborating the story told
 by Hickman. Hunt, while
 admitting his part in the < .hold-up. denied that shots
 trom his pistol killed the
 druggist.
 Mrs. Carrie Brisk l. step grandmother of Hunt, is also held for questioning. Although the boys lived with her at the time, she denied the statement made by Hickman that she had learned of the boys criminal ac- tivities.
 How Shooting Occurred
 The shooting occurred when a police officer entered the drug store during the hold-up. He op- ened fire on the youths Hunt received couple of flesh wounds from the officers shots. Hickman's confession came as the result of campaign of kind ness and insistent questioning by ahe jail officers.
 % Under pressure of continued questioning as to whether he ever killed anyone besides Marian Par ker, Hickman blurted out sure" and then the confession followed.
 Another Death Probe
 The police indicated that Hick- mans confession will result in the reopening of the investiga tion that followed the death of Hunts father. supposedly sui eide.
 The body of the aged dry goods dealer was found under bridge at Pasadena from which he had fallen. A suicide note was found on the bridge.
 The police declared that the letter will be examined by hand writing experts in an effort to ascertain whether the signature is that of Mr Hunt. i, More Revelations It was also revealed that Hick- man and Hunt had been employ ed at the bank at the same time. Hunts father transferred to the bank. in which his son was em- ployed, d large sum of money but was penniless when the body was found.
 mOJlvCSs dl hCA OhAuhO
 Tn a confession to the staying of Marian Parker. written for a Newspaper, Hickman elaborated on the motives for taking the girls life. He said the principal motive was to protect his own safety.
 Tn the first place" Hickman said. "I feared my apartment would be searched on Saturday and the girl would he found. The search was spreading over the city and I expected and believ- tNl my apartment would be anytime. I was afraid to leave the girl or take her out.
 Peculiar Complex
 since my high school days, l have suffered from peculiar complex. As diversion from school studies had desire to commit suicide. This seemed to overcome and control me gradu- ally. I reasoned with religion and drew the conclusion it was not based op absolute reason.
 s'I do not believe I am crazy or insane but I believe this com- plex borders closely on them and
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-29
EvEs kEENER WITH AGE

SPRINGFIELD. Mo, Dec. 29 . Eyesighf becomes keener when a person passes the age of 100, says Mrs. Nancy Ann Price. 101 years old. Mrs. Price reads the Bible. and newspapers without glasses.
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New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
NEW ORNAMENTAL LIGHTS
 WILL BE USED TONIGHT
system on Franklin Square and south Main Street Ready
 for Service

The continuation Of the city's modern ornamental lighting system which the Connecticut Light and Power Co. has been installing on south Main street and Franklin square from Main street to Roberts street in the new subway recently constructed on that street has been completed. and the lights will burn tonight for the first time.
 The installation consists of 4 600candle power lamps on orna- mental iron standards with octag onal retiectoluN lanterns, and dis places 16 bracket lights of 25G-can- dlo power formerly supplied from the overhead lines.
 The company has been insta!rr& it's cables and equipment in the n,w subway since the completion Of the street paving, preparatory 10 tine rc- moyal of the overhead wires and poles. Manager R. II. NcElh one stated today that the work e ju- Stalling is now nearly completed and the starting of the new street lights will be followed immediately by inc changing Of the house seryIce con nectlonS 10 the new subway supply.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
M'CUES ID OBSERVE
 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Detective Chief and Wife Reach
 Silver Wedding Day

Chief Of Detectives and Mrs. Will liam P. McCue Of Lincoln street will observe their o5th wedding an nivcrsary tomorrow. They Were married al a double wedding at St Francis church, North Adams Mass. on September %, 1909. by Rev. J. J. Donnclly. IL was a dou- ble wedding. Mir. McCue taking as his brifc Miss Catherine r. Daley ot North Adams. and the brides cousin, James F. Mulcare. marry ing Miss Anna T.. Dempsey.
 In 1910 McCue was appointed q sup"rnumorary on the New Britain police force and he became a r. gu- lar on July 1. 1915. He was pro- noted 10 detective sergeant in May. 1922, and that August he was ap- pointed chief Of detectives
 The McCues have three children: Policeman James M. McCue, Will liam D. MCCuo. a student at George town university. and Miss May Me Cue. student at the local high school.
 Mir. and Mrs. McCue will leave tomorrow for an automobile trip through Massachusetts, Vermont and New York.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
Schools Quickly Vacated
 When Fire Alarm Rings

Approximately GOO students m the vocational building of tn" Senior High school were out of the huill- ing in ono minute and 20 seconds, and a like number of students in the academic building of the school were out of that building in one minute and 30 seconds in hra drill held this morning.
 According to Principal Louis p. Slade. the time Of the vocational students is just % seconds over the schools record, which was established at q minute some time ags.
 Principal Slade is of tho opinion that the boys and girls should not be given the impression that q ti'e is taking place even though the drills are held without previous mo- tice to the pupils. He believes that they should not be made nervous, but instead have the pupils believe that each alarm is only for a drill so that when a real fire occurs they will pass calmly 10 safety.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
MANY ISSUES HIT
 RECORD ATTITUDES
Market Gives Demonstration Of
 New Strength

New York. Sept. 2S Opl-The stock market gave an impressive demon- stration Of strength today under the leadership of the investment rails and public utilities. several of which attained record high prices. The market appeared 10 throw off the restraint imposed by talk Of a huge increase in brokers loans this week. when the call money rate was mark cd down from 1 10 3i2 per cent.
 Trade news ot tho day was more favorable. The weekly steel trade reviews called attention 10 moGcr- ate increase in demand accompanied by a tirming price tendency. Opri- mistic predictions Were circulated concerning the third quarter earn ings of General Motors. and >ubstan- tial increases also were looked for in the reports Of some rubber com panioS. Oils were sluggish, prcsum- ably in reflection of the increase in daily average Of crude oil proiuc- ton last week. and coppers also showed a tendency 10 drag.
 Chesapeake and Ohio, which re- gently published a favorable August earnings statement. assumed the leadership of tho rail group by climb ing nearly 6 points to a new high record for all time at 2o4l +. Nash vile Chattanooga and St. Louis re- corded q similar gain. while Bangor and Aroostook Norwfolk and West ern, Texas and Pacific. AtChison. Delaware and Hudson, New Haven and Pittsburgh and West Virginia advanced to nearly points. Wall street, while disappointed in some of the August earnings statements now being published, is looking for mark ed improvement in the September figures.
 Ahitihi Power and American Water Works (new), with gains of about 4 points each. led the advance in the public utilities. Gotham Silk Hos lery preferred Timken Roller Bear ing and Montgomery Ward also were active on the upside. Renewed sell ing of Remingt on- Rand carried that issue 10 a new low record.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
Weddings
RINkER-DIN

The wedding Of Miss Helen Doro- thy Dix. daughter Of Mrs. Florence Dix of S7 Camp street and grand daughter of the late Mir. and Mrs. Newton F. Dix of Wethersfield, and William Marvin Rinker of Portland, will take place this afternoon at 5:3O o'clock at the chapel of the Sout h Congregational church. Rev. Dr. George w. C. Hill will otticiate. Miss Marjorie l. Dix, sister Of the bride, will be maid of honor and the best man will be Horace I. Hart.
 The bride will be given in mar. riage hy her uncle. Howard Alder man. Her gown will be Of white georgctte with a hat trimmed wit h malinc. She will carry bouquet of bridal roses. The maid of honor's gown will be of blue georgette and her bouquet will be of sweetheart roses.
 A reception will follow the cere- mony and guests are expected from MlddletoWn. Boston. Hartford, Col Insville and New Britain.
 The couple will leave on a wedding trip and upon their return will re- side at S1 Camp street. Mir. Rinker is employed in Portland. and his bride has been employed by the Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Co.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
Hart X Cooley-Fafnir
 Vote Special Dividends

Regular and special dividends have been declared by the Fafnir Bearing Co. and the Hart &; Cooley O., both payable October 1 To stockholders of record on September o6.
 The Fafnir dividends are 90 cents regular and 15 cents special. those Of the Hart & Cooley Co, $1 regular and s1.25 special. These are the quart erly dividends Of both com panles.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
DR. FROMEN'S FUNERAL TAKES PLACE FRIDAY
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Tn Dr. Fromen We are losing man we can Ill afford to spare as q member" he said.
 Dr. Grant. who has been intimate ly associated with Dr. t'romen for the past eight years, said Tn his passing, the profession loses a con scicntious and skillful surgeon and the kiwanis club d loyal member and friend.'
 IL was voted to meet at the Porter X Dyson store at l:45 o'clock Fri day afternoon and attend the funor- al services in a body. A special sec ton of the church will be reserved for the Kiwanis club.
 Al a special meeting of the New Britain Medical association held this noon at the New Britain Gen cral hospitar Dr. William F. Elan agan. president Of the association. gave the following address:
 We are met today for very sad purpose. We have had an un- broken band since Dr.. Henry T Bray's death in December. 1925. un iii yesterday. when Gods finger touched Dr. Ernest T. Fromcn. and he slept.
 We all admired and loved hin for his honesty Of purpose-his sterling intesrity-and his operative skill his ambition and courage, his love for the arts and things beauti- ful: but best of all he was a real Christian. who had patterned his life after his Lord and Master-the Great Physician-the One who de- voted His life for the good Of man kind-and We know the world is better for his having lived.
 His ascent of the ladder of sue cess is known by you all. his asso- citation is but q cherished memory. and his place in the profession will ho hard to fill.
 "Dr. Fromen was only 61 years old when he died. Yet honorable old age is not that which standeth in length of time, nor is it's measure given by number Of years, but un- derstanding his gray hairs unto men and an unSpot'ed life IS ripe old age. Being made perfect, in a little while he fulfilled long years: for his soul was pleasing unto the Lord
 eve gather here today to pay our respects 10 his memory
 A committec composed Of Drs. T. F.. Rocks. John l.. Kelly and George II. Bodley was appointed 10 draw up q resolution in connection with the death of Dr. Fromen. A committee to arrange for floral piece from the organization was ap- pointed. consisting of pr. George II. Dalton and Dr. J. H. Potts.
 The New Britain Medical asso- ciation will attend the funeral in a body. meeting at the K. of C. rooms on Friday afternoon at 1:4o o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
COURT TACKS TWO
 YEARS ONTO TERM
 OF 1 TO 30 YEARS
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Promises Investigation

States Attorney Alcorn said that as 10 solitary confinement he had no knowledge but most certainly would make an investigation. He said men were not sent to the prison from the superior court for torture and while he did know there was q dungeon there and at times had 10 be used for disciplinary measures he did not know conditions were as Mir, SpcllaCy described them.
 Following the conclusion of the morning session Of court Parole Agent Bradley, who had brought perrono 10 court, said the "holo" at the state prison was not at all as pictured by Attorney Spellacy. He said the "hole' was in reality 8 dark cell, located near the deputy war den's office on the ground floor.
 Ferroae had not been in it for the last three months. Mir. Bradley said. and had had regular meals but had not been permitted to have recrca- ton with the other prisoners or to have visitors. As 10 the "hole' it. self. when prisoner is in it. for more than five days, he is taken out, shaved, bathed and given a hearty mead. He is given bread three times 9 day. and has all the water he wants. and is visited by the doctor, deputy. assistant deputy, as well as the warden.
 He said he knew Of none who had been in the hole" for longer than a month Ferrone had been in it for infractions of the prison regula tions.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
Mrs. Elizabeth DOwnic

While on visit with her daugh- ter. Mrs. Robert Miller of South ampton. L. l., Mrs. Elizabeth Q'or- cster) DoWnie, 75 years old, widow of the late William B. Downic of Sh2 Maple street. was stricken with illness and her death occurred this morning following an operation.
 Mrs. DoWnie had been making her home with her daughter. Mrs John Scott of Maple street for many years Besides her daughters, she leaves two sons. William and Andrew Downie Of this city. Shr also has several relatives in Aus 'ralia, Seattle, Washington, and New Haven.
 Funeral arrangements are in complete, pending the arrival of the body in this city. Burial will take place in FairNiew cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
COUNTY WILL NOT FORCE RETURN0F
 MISSING WITNESS
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Wife HcartbrOI>Cn

Mrs. Beach thus far has refused to share her thoughts and emotions with Q curious world.
 Today she consented 10 sec inter- . viewers.
 T have utter confidence in my husband.' she said as she norN ously fingered the screen door on her front porch.
 T will not answer any questions Mrs. Beach said as she started to withdraw into the house.
 Tt is heart-breaking enough"
 At Mays Landing, where Eeach's brother. Roy. lives, it was stated by Mrs. Roy Beach that her brother in-law could be produced by the family in a few minutes if neces- sary. She would not amplify her statement. Roy Beach went on his brothers bond when he was held as a material witness.
 Mays Landing is the county scat of Atlantic county in which the liI- liendahl killing occurred The grand jury was in session there to- day. but so far as known 1t did not take up the Lillicndahl case.
 Say Accused Pair Together
 Mountain Lakes, N. J.. Sept. 2S (P -Resumlng their investigation of the activities of Dr. 4. William I.il- liendahl, slain recently near Ham, monton, Atalantic and Morris county detectives said today that they had learned that Mrs. Lilliendahl visited here lately with Willis Beach. now sought for further questioning in the killing. The Lilliendahls lived here before moving to Nineland about a year ago.
 The detectives who came here yes torday, refused to reveal the source of their information. Mrs. Iillien- dahl and Beach, the detectives said, spent several days here. From ac- quaintances of Mrs. LilIiendahl they learned that the visit had caused trouble between Mrs. Lillicndahl and husband.
 The detectives interviewed 21 persons yesterday.
 They said they learned that house here. which rents for sI25 a month. was in Dr. Lillienda hl'S name. and that on January 1. 1927. he had bank account of s10o, which has since heen closed out.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
City Items

A meeting of the directors Of the Business and Professional Women s club was held last night. Plans Were discussed for the sixth birth day party which will be held on Oc- tober II.
 Gerald Coholan has sold 10 Mi cha"l ", Bannan one-famlly dwelling located al log Black Rock avenue. The transaction was handled through offices of the ". l.. Hatch Agency.
 A dauGht ? CT was born at the New Britain General hospital today to Mr. and Mrs. James Daly of 422 Main street.
 Cauonicus branch. Sunshine so- ciety. will meet at the Methodist church on Monday afternoon, Oc- tober 5, al 2;5o o'clock.
 Mrs. J. Shillington of $50 Park street IS confined to her home with &n attack of pneumonia.
 Nick Bocizza this afternoon re- ported to the police department the theft of touring car fron in front Of the City National bank.
 carmcllo Aresso Of 75 Hartford aN'nue complained to the police today that John. his nine-year-o old brother, had been bitten on the nose by dog. The matter Was referred to the dog warden.
 William Drew, CT 75 East Main street, reported to the police today that shortly after noon d vacuum cleaner. valued at $56.5O. had been stolen from his automobile which Was parked in front Of the Packard Drug store on Arch street.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
F TRESPASSERS
 ON R. R. ARRESTED
Il Men and One Boy Taken Into
 Custody Today

Two lieutenants of the New fork, New Haven X Hartford Rail- road Co. police force, swooped down on this city today furthering the campaign of the railroad 10 prevent trespasslng on the company's prop crty. and bagged II men and one fl year old boy during the noon hour on the company's property east of Elm street.
 LIeutenants Rooney and Hussey were the men who set the snares and their victims were as follows:
 Carl Margelot. of 61 Sheffield street, employed by the Stanley Rule and Level Co.
 Joseph Ahern of 34s Park street. employed by the Stanley Rule and Level Co.
 John Hasbetg. Of 4o6 Main street. employed by the Union Works.
 Jacob Rostocki. no address, en- ployed at the Union Works.
 Stanley kaczynski of 17 Howard street, employed by the Union Mig Co.
 Fred Miller. of 151 Curtis street, employed by the New Britain Ma chine Co.
 Thomas McAvay. Of oo Pearl street, employed by Landers. F'rary X Clark.
 Peter Michalski Of 2S Horace street, employed by the Union Works.
 Sam Meitor, Of 334 Church street, employed by the Union Works.
 Eugene Quay. of l6S Washington street, employed by the Stanley Rule X Level Co.
 Albert Bogden. of 67 Grove street, employed by the Union Works.
 These il men and the boy will all be charged with trespassng on railroad property.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
Swift Made President
 Of Teachers Council

The first meeting of the season of the New Britain Teachers coun- the auditorium Of the Walnut Hill school. The following officers were elected: David P. Swift, president: Miss Mary A. Campbell, vice presi dent: Miss Edith Adams, secretary: David P. Swift, Louis P. Slade, Miss Mildred G. Weld. James H. Ginns and Miss Adele Bassett, committee of conference.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
FL. FAY BRINGS
 WILD WEST BACK
Religious Educator Turns Back
 History for KiWanians

Members of the kiWauis club went i back to their boyhood days and the days Of the dime novel and the nickel thriller" today after they i had finished their weekly luncheon at the Burritt hotel. The man who was instrumental in taking them
 back to the old wild and woolly west : in the days when the savage Sioux roamcd the prairies with his enc i mics scalps hanging 10 his belt was i Frederic l.. Fay, director Of religious
 education al the South Congrega-
 tional church.
 Nr, Fay has made several trips to the Black Hills of South Dakota, and today in reminiscence he took 1 the kiWanians 10 that recently much advertised state. He told them of
 the battles between the Chcyennes i and the Sioux on Battle Mountain. of
 the finding Of gold in the Black Hills and the governments treaty with the , Indians.
 He resurrectod from the time stained pages of history the growth i of Deadwood Gulch and brought 1 back Wild Bill Hick lock and Calam-
 fly Jane. He painted again the tragic death of Preacher smith, and, 1 bringing his hearers 10 more recent
 times, introducing them to The
 Question Mark" Big Foot Annie"
 and China Mary" still prominent residents of Deadwood.
 He took them down under ;he earth into the depths of Homsstakc
 Mine. the largest gold mine in the world. He told them of three mil l lion dollars worth of minerals taken
 out of South Dakota. almost every | kind of mineral known, in the past 50 years.
 Jumping from there to Rapid ] City Mir. Fay joined an official looking cavalcade of secret service
 men, official looking cars. hip boots and n gallon hats, and took them i trout fishing with Calvin Coolidge. l Again going back through time for
 q few generations hr had his audi
 cnce participate in the hanging of three horse thieves on one tree on
 the outskirts of Rapid City. He
 told them the Indian story Of how the Great Spirit in a fit of anger created the Needle Rocks
 He formed an cxcavatiug party and went exploring tho Bad Lands. | The greatest source Of fossil matr-
 rial in the world produced for the
 kiwanians the fossilized remains of q rhinoceros which antedates by of his type. He dug up the skull of turtle 4n feet in diameter and wondered how big the body might i have been. He found fossilized re | mains of camels. older hy far than 1 the first camel which ever trod tho
 hot sands Of the Oriental deserts. Then he took his hearers to Edge mont where they found it impossible 1 get q drink of cold water. He took l them into homes where the faucet | in the kitchen sink produces only hot water, direct from mountain i springs.
 Continuing their travels they went
 to the Wind Cave and the Devils | Tower and finally wound up with q | blare Of bugles and hip-hip- hur- rahs' of cowboys, and the ''yip-yip- yip' of cowgirls at tha famous tri- state rodco where all the stunts familiar to the wild west show patrons, paled into mediocrity by comparison.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-28
100 NEW PETITIONERS
 FOR U. s. CITIZENSHIP
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dyslaw Marek Paulin Nalcwajek. Leopold Biernacki. John Gierula, Jurka Bohatczuk, Frank lskra, Mi chael Manczuk, John Spring, Josef Makar"wicz. Antoni Czuprynsk. Ju- lian farnutowski. Adolph Coolack Joseph Drensck. Joe Buckouski Frank Sobolewski. Karl Weiss. Szymon DawidcZyk.
 Reza-Pahlevi. Shah Of Persia Jacob Benjamin. Isaac Simon. Yo- nan Benjamin Sargis. Theodore t,s- hoo. Pera l.azar, Yousapos Fila. John Eshoo Gabriel. John Joseph, Joseph Akhis.
 The Republic Of Lithuania-Jos- cpli John Zakarvacth, George Abra- ham Schupack, Abe Harry Gordon, Anthony Cozkavicus. Peter Narkc- vich. WinCaS Masionis. Bennie Solo mon Borkowitz.
 United Kingdom Of Great Britain and Ir"land-Neil MacDougall. Mi chael Barrett.
 State of RusSia-Samuel Schu. pack, Edward Rachlin,