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New Britain herald., 1927-01-29
BOY FORGER IS GIVEN CHANCE TO MAKE GOOD
Judge Lectures Fabretti and Suspends Reforma-
 tory Sentence

Constanto Tabretti, aged 19. of 61 Main street, who forged the name of Joseph Luzietti, contract tor, to checks amounting to ap- proximately $500. was given a su- epended commitment to Cheshire Reformatory by Judge w. c. Hun gerford in police court this morn- ing on recommendation of Prosecu- ting Attorney J. G. Woods, who said he wants to give the young man an opportunity to make good in life. Judge Hungerford impressed upon Fabretti that forgery is serious offense and the punishment is se- were. The court is conferring a great favor in suspending the com mitment, he said, and it should be appreciated.
 Attorney David L. Nair, repre- senting Fabretti assured the court that the young man will live within the law hereafter, as he realizes he committed serious offense. Mir. Luzietti is willing to give him em- ployment and the young man is bound to make restitution to the bank on which the checks were drawn.
 Tony Yonowitch of S9 Broad street was ordered to pay s10 per week to the probation officer for the support of his 12 years old son and help to meet the bill contract ed by his wife, who has been a patient at New Britain General hospital since Nov. 22, 1926.
 Probation Officer Connolly and Charity Supt. Doyle testified that the boy is neglected and as a re- suit he was summoned to juvenile court this morning. Inquiry at the factory where Yanowitch is en- ployed disclosed that he can earn s30 per week for five days work if he works steadily but he is in- temperate and irregular in his habits. according to the testimony. The boy has frequently been hungry and told the authorities his father stopped their grocery store account and prevented him from obtaining
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New Britain herald., 1927-01-29
Awakened by Toothache,
 Discovers Fatal Fumes

Springfield, Mass, Jan. 29 Rl- A youths toothache saved Spring field family of nine from death by gas yesterday. Paul Koutrouba, 10. was awakened by a 'jumpy" nerve and his sobbing awoke his father, who found the home heavily laden with gas fumes. The mother and several children had been overcome but were revived when windows and doors were opened. The father had put a kettle of water on the stove to boil while he took nap but the kettle boiled over and ex- tinguished the gas flame.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-29
AARONS0N WITNESSES
 OFFER ALIBI DEFENSE
Say Alleged Virginia Bank Swindler Is in New
 York
Especial to The Herald)

Hartford, Jan. 29 - Three alibi witnesses were produced before Judge Thomas J. Molloy in the court of common pleas this morning on the application of Arthur Aaronson of the Bronx, New York city, for a writ of habeas corpus which would pre- vent him from being extradited to Virginia on a charge of grand lar ceny. Aaronson was arrested in New Britain on a charge of defrauding a Newport News bank out of 5000 on July 1, 1926. Lieutenant Governor J. Edwin Brainard granted a Vir- ginia request for extradition and Thomas F. McDonough. of New Brit ain, junior counsel for Aarsonson. asked for writ of habeas corpus.
 The alibi witnesses were Mrs. Selma Aaronson, the prisoners wife; Mrs. Miriam Aaronson, his mother, and Jake Ugkewitz, his father-in- law. The women said that his wife was in a New York hospital prior to and after July and they saw Aaronson several times during that period. Therefore, McDonough claimed, Aaronson could not have been in Virginia. The father-in-law said he saw Aaronson several times during that period and loaned him s6,000 to put into his business.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-29
Boston to New York Passenger Vehicle and Truck Collide at Foot of Hill in Alhngtown Section
Tragedy Occurs as Big Car Turns to Left to Pass Parked Machine.

New Haven, Conn.,. Jan. 2s R- An early morning crash on the Bos- ton Post Road in West Haven today between Boston-t to- New York bus and a 10-ton truck resulted. in one death and injury to II persons. Only one. Charles Schaeffer, Jr., 27. Of Derby, driver of the truck, was seri- ously injured.
 The dead man had as yet not been positively identified but he was be- lieved to be Joseph B. Cunniffe of 65s East street, South Boston. That name appeared among his affects. He carried a card which asked that Bernard s. Cunniffe of the Presby- terian hospital, roth street and Madi- son avenue, New York, be notified Tn case of accident. Cunniffe was a passenger on the bus.
 Reports from the coroner's office following the accident were that a woman had also been killed. Later It was learned that the woman, Miss Ernie Schooner of Dedham. Mas. was injured. but not seriously.
 The bus of the deluxe type of the Victoria Coach Line and the driver was William J. McGrail. of e5 Nonamtum street. Brighton, Mass. lie was uninjured. McGrail told the police that he had between 20 and 70 passengers in his coach.
 The passengers who were able were at the coroner's office to give testimony, it being tae desire O, Coroner Mix to obtain facts without delay. so that the lassongers might continue on to their destinations.
 Wedding Pary Delayed
 It was understood that among those on the bus were members of a party going to wedding in New York.
 It was said at Grace hospital that names of those who came there but did not require treatment were not taken. Aside from Scheffer the only other patient was Charles Simpson, 27, of 90 Lincoln street, Winthrop Mass, and he was not regarded as seriously hurt.
 Terrific Crash
 The accident occurred when the bus pulled to the left of the road to go around parked truck. Schaf- fer's truck, owned iy the Hartford Battery company, was coming down the hill and the two crashed onro- site the parked truck. The right side Of the bus was torn off as 1t swung around and brought up against a bridge abutment.
 The parked truck was owned by Bill Kneeland of Springfield, Mass. and driven by Edward Dineistein, of Springfield. He told police that he had run out of gas and had left the truck while he went to a station for
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New Britain herald., 1927-01-29
CURTIN AND IlPH!!s!!.%!s I!l!,!g I!!!!.!s! FIRED
 FROM 4,...,' ''.s SCHOLARSHIPS
Electrical and Plumbing Officials Asked to Submit
 designations Former Hits At Commissioner

Plumbing Inspector Philip J. Tor may and Electrical Inspector Cyril J. Curtin received notices at noon today that their resignations from office are desired at Monday nights meeting of'the building commission.
 Tormay has been an inspector since 1920, having been appointed during the administration of o. F. Curtis as mayor. Curtin was appoint ed in 1922 after w. J. Grabeck re- signed. Tormay succeeded Thomas J. Quinlivan.
 Curtin announced he would sub init the resignation as requested, and supplemented his statement with a declaration that the request was by no means a surprise to him since he claims he has been in possession of information that a member of the
New Britain herald., 1927-01-29
Back Porch Battle Be- tween Winter Street Women Echoed in City Court Hearing.

Judgment for S75 and costs ha. been rendered by Judge William F Mangan in city court. in the actior of Mary Desmond against Stanley Bonofski, the original action having been for $1.000 damages. The case was tried yesterday afternoon and involved an argument in which the plaintiff claimed that she was treat ed roughly by the defendant.
 Le Witt and Greenstein represent. ed the plaintiff, while Thomas r. Nc. Donough was the defendants coun- sel. The story was one of considera- ble length and color. The plaintiff claimed that she and the defendant lived on Winter street. he and his family occupying apartments across the hall from each other. a
 According to her story. she was sweeping the back porch on December l 1 and the defendants children were playing in the back yard. In the course of the proceeding they are al, legged to have hurled sundry snow. balls up onto the porch. said snow. balls having come in violent contact with Mrs. Desmond's person, ac. cordins to her story.
 On the witness stand yesterday she stated that she told the children to desist or she would call the DO. lice. after which they gave vent to lo, claims that the defendants wife is- sued forth from her own apartment and set upon the plaintiff with great gusto, laying hold of her hair and engaging her in battle, meanwhile telling the plaintiff some extremely personal things about herself.
 The plaintiff, upon cross -examina- tion by the defense counsel. denied having taken any part in the strug- gle. She said that the defendan: soon appeared upon the scene and laid hold of her, belaboring her with a stick and scratching her face, all of which the defendant denied. A physician who treated Mrs. Desmond after the argument testified to her extreme nervous condition and to the fact that there were bruises and scratches upon her body.
 The plaintiff called the police and Officer Thomas Feeney responded investigating the conditions and finally placing the defendant under arrest, it was brought out. Officer Feeney said that the woman had scratches on her face and that her nose had apparently been bleeding, the woman later saying that the de- fendant had struck her in the face.
 Mrs. Desmond was supported in part of her testimony by her broth CT, Frank, Is, who. according to testimony, attempted to separate the two gladiators, only to be pushed out of the affair. He said that the defendant belabored his sister with a stick.
 The defendant. who. speaks lit- tie English and made use of an in- terpreter. denied having taken any part in the affair. beyond separating his wife and Mrs. Desmond who were arguing, and taking his wife into the house. He said there were no scratches on the woman's face and that those who said there were, lied.
 The defendants wife, said that she inflicted the scratches upon the plaintiffs visage and that, contrary to reports, her husband had nothing to do with the affair. beyond taking her away from the war zone.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-29
LAST SURVIVOR OF COMPANY i IS DEAD F. E. Calender Enlisted in This City for
 Civil War

Frederick E. Callender, S2, a member of Stanley Post, Grand Army of the Republic and formerly a member of Company c, sixth Connecticut infantry and the last re- maining member of that crack con- pany of volunteers which left this city. died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George c. Me Clunie at 23 Goshen street, Hartford
 He is survived by three sons, Frederick Calender of Hartford and William A. Callender and Eugene A. Callender of New York city.
 MT. Calender volunteered 'Jith Company c, under Captain Tracy in the first days of the war, signing the enlistment papers in the Center Congregational church. He was born on Elm street in the old Cal lender homestead which still stands on that street.
 Company c held one of the best records given any New England com- pany in the Civil War. being in the thick of the fighting from the first days until the surrender of the southern forces. Upon the termina- ton of the war, Mir. Callender re- turned to this city and later moved to Meriden where he conducted a business for several years. He then moved to St. Paul, Minnesota, where he remained for 40 years, re- turning to make his home with his daughter, Mrs McClunie five years ago.
 The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the resi- dence of Mrs. McClunie on Goshen street., Hartford. Rev MT. Lindquist of Hartford will officiate. Burial will be at the Old North cemetery, Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-29
Dublin Also Hit


 London, Jan. 29 R}-The storm swept over Ireland early Friday morning. It did considerable dam age in Dublin, where scores of per sons Were treated for injuries. Nu- merous chimneys were blown down. including one at the Orthopedic hospital. which crashed into a ward, fortunately unoccupied.
 Many fine old trees were uproot- ed in Phoenix park, Dublin. It is expected when wires are restored. Ireland will have further disas- trous news to report. Steamers from Ireland told of rough cross ings, during which the vessels were constantly in danger.
 London Escapes
 Although London was kept awake throughout the night by the sound of breaking glass and crashing signs, the rain coming down in tor rents all the while, no serious damage in the city has been re- ported.
 From other places throughout the path of the storm, widespread destruction is reported. but except in a few cases, there was no loss of life.
 Tragic Incidents
 The storm news was not without tragic incidents. A steepleJack was blown from a tower at St. Helens. and was killed instantly when his body hit the street 100 feet below. The firemen at Glasgow who were called upon to rescue those pinned down by debris were instrumental in saving many lives. One fireman, searching among fallen beams. found a lively baby. about nine months old, strapped to its car riage.
 London, Jan. g tUP)-A great gale blowing 1o3 miles an hour which lashed the British Isles yester day continued it's sweep of destruc- tion today, paralyzing shipping and communication and eXacting heavy toll of life.
 Twenty-Five persons have been killed and more than 100 injured. a checkup showed today.
 Sweeping over the British Islands with terrific force, the gale virtual ly denuded many sections of tele- phone and telegraph poles. Thou sands were down. The damage was expected to reach millions.
 Great Loss of Life.
 The loss of life was expected to be increased. Fishing smacks were re- ported lost in the channel and in the Atlantic. Many of them were believed to have been blown to sea or dashed to pieces.
 Huge chimney stacks in the in dustrial sections were knocked
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New Britain herald., 1927-01-29
ASSESSORS IN BERLIN
 COMPLETE GRAND LIST
Property in Town in 1926
 Valued at $7,765,759 by Board

The Berlin board of assessors finishing it's work on the assessment list today gave out the grand list for 1926 as s7,765,759. This is an increase of s124,255 over the grand list for 1925, which was $7,641,504
 The increase In assessment is de- clared as due to increased building in the Kensington district. Prop erty value increase is also a factor of the raise.
 The board Of relief will meet on February l for the first hearing of grievances.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-29
Woman Asks $l, 900 for Assault
 But Court ANows Her OnH $S
Fucker Up, Whistle, If You'd Be Pretty,
 Is Advice to Girls

Chicago, Jan. 29 R-Pucker lip and whistle girls, if it's beauty you're seeking.
 That's what dental authorities, in convention here. said, just be- fore concluding their three-day meeting.
 Whistle daily" said Dr. Hugo G. Fisher of the Chicago Dental Society, ito help shape the mouth into a more perfect one, and with the so-called miracles that dental science performs today in strengthening, shaping and patch ing up unbecoming teeth and un- attractive mouths, a perfect cu- pid's bow and set of shining teeth should make for every girl the pulchritude she desires"
New Britain herald., 1927-01-29

present commission has expressed a personal interest in having the place. Curtin claims this declaration was made last month and that the mem- ber's interest was contingent upon an increase in salary being made. the increase was voted last week. Thomas W. Hinchliffe is the only member of the board who is an cleo trician, but Curtin did not mention him by name.
 Curtin asked Chairman A. P. Leavitt what prompted the request that he quit. The chairmans reply was that the loss of the examina- tion papers of s. '. Spaulding, Stanley Works electrician who failed to receive a license, was one
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New Britain herald., 1927-01-29
ONE MAN KILLED, ii ARE INJURED IN MOTOR ACCIDENT THAT OCCURS
 NEAR WEST HAVEN THIS MORNING
Boston Stores Turn to Radio in Announcing
 Special Bargain Sales

Boston. Jan. 29 (UP)-Boston- ians will learn about bargains from radio, beginning Monday.
 Under the direction of the Bos- ton Better Business Bureau, ar engagements have been made for a daily broadcast of shopping news from Station WASN.
 Fifteen retail stores will share the air each day. with music sandwiched between news on where to shop and what to look for in the stores.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-29
T. c Stands Pat,


 Washington, Jan. 29 (UP)-Pres- sure for more liberal" policy to- ward China failed to move the ad- ministration today.
 Despite the cool reception in Picking of Secretary of State Kell- oggs statement of policy, and de- mands of the Chinese minister here for unconditional termination of all unequal treaties,' President Coolidge is unwilling to fo farther in meet ing the Chinese nationalists. He IS however, ready to discuss Chinese tariff autonomy and conditional gradual abolition of foreign extra territoriality when the warning fac tions agree on delegates,
 At the same time the presidents attitude has stiffened regarding pro- lection of American lives and prop erty in Shanghai.
 He has flatly rejected requests of Senator Borah and others for evacuation of the 4,0O0 Americans from that city. He expects native Shanghai authorities to prevent nti-American riots. and he is pre- pared to use the 25 American war vessels and marines in those waters to supplement such protection if necessary, according to the White House.
 Declines Withdrawal.
 Withdrawal of Americans from China would unjustly deprive them of legal property and pursuits and would injure China, which is de- pendent upon foreign commercial institutions at Shanghai and else where, in the presidents opinion.
 In sharp contrast to the White House and state department justi- fication of sending American war ships and marines to China, Chinese Minister Sze issued this statement:
 The Chinese people are asking why the foreign powers should send fleets, troops and marines in num- bers greatly exceeding the needs for purely protective purposes. We agree with public opinion expressed in this country that such huge expe- ditions are provocative and danger ous. ...
 China is not anti-foreign; all she wants is the right to govern her self free from foreign intimidation or interference.
 With reference to the unequal treaties, the Chinese do not feel that
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New Britain herald., 1927-01-29
CANTONESE MARCH TOWARD HANGCHOW Confident of Victory and Ultl.
 mate Capture of Shanghai WASHINGTON STANDING PAT President Refuses "More Liberal Policy" and Even Decides to Stin- en His Attitude Toward Protecting Americans.
WASHINGTON STANDING PAT

Shanghai, Jan. 29 UP)-The Cantonese armies today were push ing toward Hangchow, stragetlc point in their northward march upon Shanghai and the lines Of Mar shal Sun Chuan-E'ang, defender or the great trade port, were pelhs drawn for the decisive battle.
 Fearful that Marshal Suns forces believed to be inferior numerically and in equipment to the invaders will crumble before the assault that will determine Shanghai's fate, for eirners were making preparations for nasty exodus from the capital
 The main body of the Cantonese Is now 100 miles south of Hangchow but an advance point has been es- tablished at Chuchow, further north. two divisions of troops, far ahead of the main body. have already menaced the advance posts Of the defending armies.
 Confident of victory, the Canton csc have made preparations TOT d triumphal march into Shangnal' where thousands of foreigners, ln- cluding 4,00O Americans have sought safety. Marshal Sun. represen'ati'e of the northern warlords, with put an inferior force, cannot hold out more than two weeks, if direct as sa,,lt is made, in the opinion of mlli- tary experts.
 Preliminary Fight.
 The movement of Marshal Suns forces southward of Hangchow was given rise to the belief a preliminary struggle may develop in the vicinity of Chuchow. The Cantonese ad- vance units, under the generals or Marshal Chiang Kai-Shek, is within 20 miles of the Shanghai defense unit, and the possibility of an 1m- mediate clash in that section is not unlikely.
 While the Cantonese were march ing through the Kwangtung. klangsi and Anhmei provinces, northward into Chekiang, south Chinese agents have conducted a widespread propa- ganda to prepare the people or Chekiang and kiangsu, Of which iat- ter province Shanghai is the leading city. to receive the leading units. Orders from Shanghai, however have instructed police officials 10 crush all meetings sympathising with the southern cause. Execution or deserters from the Shanghai defense armies have been frequent.
 Defeat Feared.
 Genuine fear was expressed that Marshal Suns defeat might come from the collapse, of his own war machine through assertions Of his soldiers, the luke warmness Of the constabulary and the inroads made by agents of south China. Brigadier General Yen Chung-Yang and Dr.. V. K. Ting, mayor of Shanghai. have been fighting day and night to maintain the morale of the Shanghai fighting units.
 Doubt that Marshal Sun would be able to defend the Chekiang pro- vince was emphasized by the action of Ningpo, southern Chekiang port, in declaring its independence. Its officials have joined the Chekiangese independents, the majority of whom were in the service of southern China, and the fear gained strength that Chekiang and the district in Kiangsu south of China, would make a wholesale enlistment in the south China cause.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-29
ENGLAND IS SWEPT
 BY TERRIFIC GALE
Death List, Put at 19, Likely to
 Be Increased
HUNDREDS ARE INJURED
City of Glasgow Alone Reports Nine Dead and 800 Hurt-Communica- tions Disrupted, Trees Uprooted and Traffic ParalyZed.

Glasgow, Scotland. Jan. 2s R- Nineteen persons are reported 10 be dead and hundreds injured in Scotland in consequence of yester- days windstorm. Nine were killed and nearly 300 injured in Glasgow alone.
 The telephone system was badly disrupted by the gale. The wind had moderated today.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-29
FIVE OTHERS DEAD IN
 THREE MOTOR CRASHES
Crossing Tragedy at Scran- ton-Car Hits Girls on
 Walk at Patterson

Paterson, N. J., Jan. 20 R-Two young girls were instantly killed to- day when a city ash truck skidded and ran up on sidewalk. The girls were crushed against a house and man asleep in the build ing was thrown from his bed as the truck crashed into the house.
 Wellesley, Mass, Jan. 29 Rl-An unidentified man was killed and Thomas Gurnix of Springfield, an employe at Wellesley college, was seriously injured when struck by an automobile this morning. The driver of the machine sped toward Boston while his victims were picked up by another motorisf. Gurnix was taken to the Natick hos pital.
 Scranton. Pa.. Jan. 2s R,-Two | men were killed and two injured. according to the police, when a Delaware & Hudson passenger train struck an automobile on a grade crossing in North Scranton this morning.
 No identification of the dead has yet been made.
 Secaucus. N. J., Jan. 29 R@Eight young women were under treatment today in County hospital Laurel Hill, for injuries received last night when a bus enroute to Laurel Hill skidded during a rainstorm and turned on It's side. Two men were injured also. Nine other passengers were not hurt.
 Three of the injured women arc nurses and one Is waitress in County hospital, while the other four are attendants in the tubercu- losis sanitarium here.