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New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
TEMPLE CASE GOES TO SUPREME COURT Adjustment Board to File Appeal
 on Zone Decision BELIEVES HANDS ARE TIED commissioners Convinced They Are Deprived of Powers on Exception Which Authors of Coming Ordi- nance Intended For Thcm

Belief that the decision Of Judge Newell Jennings Of superior court which upset an exception to the zoning law granted to the Masonic Temple corporation on Russell street deprives the board of adjust ment of authority to grant special exceptions caused the board last night to vote unanimously to appeal from the decision to the Connccti- cut supreme court of errors.
 There was some difference Of opinion on the question. Judge James E. Cooper, chairman, and George T. kimball, president of the American Hardware Corp, were of the opinion from the first that the decision robs the board Of all pow CTS except those specifically stated in the Zoning ordinance. Corpora ton Counsel John H. kirkham was not entirely in agreement with the board on the effect of the decision. He quoted decisions of a similar na = ture in New York.
 The members of the board felt that the matter is not clear enough as 1t stands to warrant granting further exceptions until final de cison is obtained from the su- prenle court.
 Every special exception we have taken has been illegally granted. Is everything We have done all wrong?" inquired Attorney F. r. McDonough, also a member of the board. It was explained that the decision by Judge Jennings leaves the hoard without power to take Q property out of one zone and place it in another.
 Limit Placed On Authority There was some question as to whether the powers of the board should be maintained according to the intent of the framers of the or dinance or be kept within the speci- fled intent of the ordinance. s. NJ Davidson pointed out that 1t was
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
YOCHELMAN GUILTY,
 GETS 6 TO 10 YEARS
Bridgeport Eclectic Doctor Convicted of Causing
 Girls Death

Bridgeport, Conn.,. March IT LT After deliberating less than an hour a jury in the superior court to- day found Isidor Yochelman. depos- ed eclectic physician. guilty of manslaughter. Judge Isaac Wolfe sentenced him from six to ten years in prison,
 Yochelman was tried on a charge of manslaughter in connection with the death on November 2s. 1926 of Miss Mabel A. Derry, 20, from peritonitis. Miss Derry in a death bed statement charged that YocheI- man had performed an illegal oper- alton upon her
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
Total of 291 Vessels
 Met Disaster in 1926

Washington, March 1T Pl-A to- tai of 29l vessels were lost In the world during 1926 by disaster al sea or on waterways.
 Tho Bureau of Navigation today made public it's annual compilation on the subject. showing that 2,0l4 passengers were voyaging on the wrecked boats Of whom l15 lost their lives.
 Among the vessels were c4 pri- vate yachts. the balance, 261, being merchant vessels or passenger ships.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
House Votes FavOrably
 On Sewer Bond Issue
Especial to The Herald)

Hartford. March 17 --- The house of representatives, today voted fa- committee recommending that the City Of New Britain be authorized to issue sewer bonds of Sl,000,000.
 The finance committee through its chairman, Senator Walcott, voted favorable action last week. mean while experimenting the city on it's financial condition. The funds are 10 be used for extension in the sewor- age system and for the first install- ment on the disposal plant.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
Coolidge Appears Today
 With Wrist in Bandage

Washington, March 17 Rp-Presi- dent Coolidge appeared at work to- day with his right wrist bandaged.
 He made no explanation and White House officials merely said he had found the wrist swollen and had applied the bandages.
 Recently Mir. Coolidge abandoned inc custom of Shaking hands daily with the crowds who call at the White House daily for this purpose.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
DEGREE SET ASIDE

New York. March IT tCP)-The $500 week alimony decree against H. c. (Bud) Fisher. cartoonist. was set aside today by Supreme Court Justice Tierney to permit the car was in Europe when the decree was issued against him in favor of the former Countess De Beaumont. The case was set for trial today on March 2S.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
Geese to Be EXiled
 Unless They Are Quiet

Geese who houk early and late disturb neighbors of Mrs. Rebecca Kennedy who lives on Maple street near Park street, and the health department to- day acted on their complaint by ordering that the geese be kept more orderly or taken out of the neighborhood. Complaints had been made to the mayor and the board of health.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
Treasury Surplus Will
 Exceed Half Billion

Washington. March 17 UP)- The treasury surplus for the cur rent fiscal year will exceed S500,- o0o,00o, Secretary of Treasury Mel lon said today.
 That was the first official state mcnt that the surplus would be more than S3SS.000, 0,000-the figure forecast by President Coolidge sev- eral months ago.
 Mellon refused to say the huge surplus would mean 8 tax cut next year. but admitted it was favor able factor in considering any pos sible tax reduction.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
t,inese Army Being Fed
 On Regular Dog Biscuit

h london, March 17 P-A despatch the Daily Mail from Shanghai Ss urgent demands by General Rang's forces has had 9 disastrous feet on European owned dogs. Resa have been compelled to go on Dort rations in consequence of the
 lantung commissariat buying all Nailable supplies of dog biscuits in
 langhai to feed the army.
 krhe only ray of comfort In the
 0uation, the correspondent adds. Is |ht, despite the loss of Hangchow.
 Inch is the center of the umbrella Ihustry Chang's quartermaster gen. hl succeeded in placing an order i 10000 umbrellas for his troops.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
SPEEDS UP FROM SOUTH
 ONLY TO LOSE FIANCEE
Atlanta Man Thwartcd by Cupid as Girl of His Choice MarricS
 Another.

New York. March l7 P--Miss Ann Yorstcn Copper, 22 year old Atlanta, Ga, belle. today was the bride of samuel Edward G'ndici, S2. au importer. Of New York. who won her despite a special trip here from Atlanta by Stiles Davis, q suitor, says the Daily News.
 Miss Copper arrived this Sat urday closely followed by her moth ,r. Mrs. James Maxwell Coupcr. Davis came here sunday in a final effort to win the bride. Miss Couper and Guldici were married yesterday at the Little Church Around the Corner.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
.LEVIATHAN IS WET
 SHIP, ALMY STATES
Former AriZonan, Now Wealthy,
 Tells of Drinking
SAYS STEWARDS SELL IT

Ie Himself Pays Fine of S635.S0 for Having Liquors Which He Did Not Declare at Customs Of- flee.
 New York, March 17 Rl-Charges hat liquor Is sold by stewards on he United States liner Leviathan nd Is drunk in the main dining alon mot far from the captains able" were made before a cus- oms solicitor today by Frederick .lmy, wealthy former Arizona owboy, after he was fined for not | eclaring two cases of liquor in is baggage.
 He Accepts Fine
 Amy arrived from Paris with Is mannequin bride two days ago nd the liquor was found in hls
  f it but accepted a fine of s635.S0 sor failing to declare it as part ot Inc baggage proved to have been ,ken aboard for him.
 TWO stewards know more about lat liauor than 1 do" he told So- citor Barnes. But I don't blame lem; all they get is tips, and they ave to make money some how Do you mean to tell me, arnes asked, that liquor is being ,ld and dispensed on the LeVia- lan?''
 I'd say so," Amy responded. .Is 1t bad?" the solicitor per sted. Are there any gay parties nd heavy drinking?' Could Get a Nip Well, 1 wouldn't say that. my said. ''but those who wantec nip could get it. I know a mar ho was so thirsty he paid $50 fol bottles of beer.' Amy finally admitted he hac ,me knowledge of the champagne ,und in his suite tagged for hin 1t intimated that it was there as favor for a friend whose identity ts declined to reveal. He showeG Considerable animosity toward the iicers of the liner.
 If the captain doesn't kno" hat goes on on the ship" he said hen there ought to be new .ptain. l had champagne at m! ble and it wasn't far from the ptain's."
 why should I bring in liquor, former cowboy asked at an her juncture, "when I can get al want In Arizona
 The solicitor advised that he re ain from discussing what h' ight be able to get in his hom' ate and Amy agreed to do so, q think l will" he said. "1'n ,t going to drink any more till t back to Europe"
 Wants Peace, He Says
 Amy showed some irritation a ,estions asked by reporters.
 I'm just married and wan ace" he said.
 Going to stay In town?" he wa ked.
 Nope. Going right out to Ari na. I live 110 miles from th' ilroad and 70 miles from a tele aph station. No one can get m' ere"
 What are you going to do wheI u get therc?'
 "Climb a mountain" he replie' uffiy, and that was the end o at interview.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
PLANE FORGED DOWN

Framingham. Mass, March IT (UP)-The lives of four persons were imperilled here early last night when Fokker-Universal monoplane of the Colonial Air Mail service made a forced landing while en route from Boston to New York.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
QUEEN VICTORIA HAS FLU.

Stockholm, Sweden. March IF R Queen Victoria of Sweden, who is visiting in Rome. is suffering from an attack of influenza. it was made public today. The latest information indicates n slight improvement. King Gustav is at her bedside. The queen Is 64.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
I. LOUIS WOMAN WEARS MOTH BIRTHDAY MARK
ans Party Saturday-Kansas Man, 100 Years Old, Isn't Excited
 Over 1t, He Says.

st. Louis, Mo-, March r (UP)-- jer the century mark and a decade yond will be the occasion for a lebration in the home of Mrs. iriam Sparks Canister. l1o, St. ,uis' oldest resident Saturday.
 But ten candles will grace tho ,ge birthday cake. The other 100 ere dispensed with after the 1o0th | |rthday.
 Simplicity on food and ability to rget the trials and tribulations Of ' were given by the little English ,man as the reasons for her | lgevity.
 AS a memory test. Mrs. Banister day recalled the date and many of details of the death and funeral
 inc Duke of Kent. She witnessed e funeral as girl in Devonshire, lgland.
 kansas City, Mo, March IT (uP) lone just naturally lives to be 100 Ihrs old or he doesn't, according to
 P. Clark. Platte City, Mo. Clark k; this advice abouts rules for nv to grow old is lot of num- !g."
 Clark passed the century mark
 sterday. But his birthday was |othing to get excited about ne Aimed.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
NO LICENSES FOR
 REAL ESTATE MEN
House Kills Measure Providing
 for Restricting Operatives
NO HORSE RAGING, EITHER
House Likewise Accepts Unfavor- able Report on Birth Control - Sunday Bowling Not Yet Definite ly Decided Upon.

Hartford, March IT (P, - By a vote of 123 to 72, the house today accepted an unfavorable report of the judiciary committee on a bill licensing real estate dealers and rejected the bill.
 The action of the body came after moro than an hour of hot debate, during which the bill was declared to have been 'conceived in selflshness, avarice and cupidi- ty."
 The vote was by rising.
 No Horse Racing
 The horse racing bill which pro- ponents claimed would bring the state a million dollars yearly in revenue and q birth control bill were rejected by the house Of rep Iesentatives today on unfaVorable reports of the judiciary committee. The senate rejected a second birth control bill.
 The senate received 8 favorable report on a resolution requesting congress to repeal the provisions of the revenue act of 1926 which per tains to the taxation Of estates.
 A bill permitting bowling on Sunday was rejected by the house on an unfavorable report of the judiciary committee. The bill was a blank bill. Another Sunday bowling bill, introduced by Representative Hoyt of New Haven is still before the committee.
 The senate concurred with the house in passing a bill permitting savings banks to accept as securl- ties the adjusted service certltl- cates of World war veterans.
 Airport Bill Changed
 When the New Haven airport bill was taken up for passage in the senate. Senator Smith of Man chester, chairman of the cities and boroughs committee, moved that the bill be tabled inasmuch as it had grown since his committee had favorably reported the bill."
 The bill, as approved, he said, had contained only two sections The bill as it appears in the files has four sections, two of which authorize the city to issue so00,000 bonds to acquire property for an airport. The two sections on the bond issue were new and should be considered by the finance com mittee, he said.
 The bill was tabled. Favorable Reports
 Favorable reports were received III the senate on bills making maximum weight of motor vehicle and load or state highway 26,o0 pounds; requir- ing so5 license fee of resident and $50 fee of resident fur dealers making closed season for fishing ir lakes and ponds from February 1 tc April 30. The act not to prohibit angling for trout in any pond not greater than two acres in area locat- ed on any trout stream: requiring visits to traps every 24 hours. The senate adopted the following bills:
 s. E. 515, providing that no jitne. shall carry passengers numbering more than 40 per cent in excess of it's seating capacity.
 s. B. 512, providing that when the statutes are revised d uniform term such as motor stage" shall be sub stituted for the word "iitney'. S. B. 491. providing for permanent disability compensation payments tc state policemen.
 s. E. 21S, providing for biennial elections in the town of Hamden.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17
REIGN OF TERROR
 HOLDING SHANGHAI.
W0rkmen Who Refuse to Strike
 Being Murdered Daily
U. s. WARSHIPS ON DUTY
Marines Have Captured Two Stand ard Oil Takers, Previously Con- viscatcd-Fiercc Fighting On Far Front.

London, March 17 (Pe-Late re- ports from the Far East indicate a widening in the breach between the Soviets and Chang-Tso-Lin. the Manchurian war lord. and the possi- bllity of an armed invasion ot Southern Manchuria.
 Heavy fighting west and northwest Of Shanghai between the northern and southern forces and a reign of terror in Shanghai growing out of daily murders of worlmen who op- pose calls 10 go on strike, are also described.
 The labor unrest In Shanghai is accentuated by the machinations of the l50 expert intimidators" from Hankow, who are carrying our propaganda for a general strike if Cantonese forces arrive to take over the city. Terrorism is said to be the weapon the intimidators are using 10 strengthen the ranks of labor for the projected strike.
 Navy Is Active
 The United States navy again has been active in looking out for American interests. A despatch to West Minister Gazette says American marines at Shanghai recaptured two Standard Oil steamers which the Chinese had seized.
 The Daily Express Shanghai cor respondent in reporting the taking over by northern forces of the Kiangnan dockyards, where several American vessels are being built. says Rear Admiral Williams of the American fleet Immediately des- patched q warship there. Gen. Pi Chu-Chen the local commander of the northern forces. took a regiment with him when he seized the dock wards with the ostcnsib.e purpose of repairing several northern war yes sels.
 Nanking Menaced Ranking still remains menaced by the Cantonese troops, who are re- ported at grips with the Shantun- gese forces along the western shore of Lake Taihu, which lies about 100 miles west of Shanghai. This ap- parently is a continuation of the op- eration which has as its objective the encircling of Ranking by the | Cantonese.
 Along the Whangpo river Shan tungese troops Of General Chang Tsung- Chang. defender of Shanghai are said to be seizing scores oi iunks and other river craft seem 1 irgly indicating that some important move is being prepared for in the vicinity of Shanghai.
 | The house of commons mas backed up the government In send ing defense corps to Shanghai. B\ a vote of 241 to 2l6 the house last night rejected q laborite amendment /! opposing the policy of the govern ment. The vote was equivalent 10 vote of confidence in the govern mcnt.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-17

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New Britain herald., 1927-03-17

Detroit, March IT Pl-Motives of Aaron Sapirc, described as "a Moses leading farmers from the wilderness of bankruptcy into the promised land of prosperity" were assailed by Senator James \. Reed In the S1,ooo oo0 libel suit against Henry Ford in federal court here today.
Evening star., 1927-05-20
P0LLIE ACTS AS HOST
TO THE STAR CARRIERS
Several Hundred Route Boys Have
Gala Time as Guests
at Exposition.

Several hundred route boys of The
Evening Star organization last night
saw the Zeidman & Pollie exposition
at Fifteenth and Fl streets, as the
personal guests of Henry ]. Pollie,
general manager.
Wearing special passes that admit
ted them to all features of the circus,
and accompanied by a representative
of its staff, The Star carriers spent
several hours taking in the show"
from the entertainment of the clowns
to the performance of the whole me-
nagerie of wild and tame animals.
One of the first of the entertainers
TO whom they were introduced was
William Schulz, trainer of lions, tigers
and all other performers of the show,
who halls from the Carl Hagenbecl1
Geological Gardens. Stellingberg, Ger
many. Trainer Schulz demonstrated
to the satisfaction of the youthful on
lockers how swapping. snarling beasts
could be subjugated
The Star carriers also witnessed the
presentation of tableau in which
lions, leopards. bears, Spitz dogs, Bos-
ton bull terriers, sheep. goats and
even pigeons took part
Evening star., 1927-05-20
HISTORY OF PYTHIANS
TOLD AT RECEPTION
Organized 65 Years Ago to Allay
Pent-Up War Feelings, Grand
Chancellor Says.

Pythianism was organized 65 years
ago in the District of Columbia to al.
lay the pent-up feelings of the Civil
War through charity, friendship and
benevolence. and stands for religious
tolerance, respect for the Constitution
and love of the flag, Grand Chancellor
Edgar b. Snyder of the Knights of
Pythias last night told officers of the
Grand Lodge at a reception. entertain
ment and dance in the Pythian Tenn
pie Hall, 1912 Ninth street.
A musical program was given by
William T. Raymond. Fred East. Dur
ward BowersoX and Miss Georgia
Hazelett.
Those in the receiving line were
Grand Chancellor and Mrs. Edgar b.
Snyder, Past Grand Councillor John NJ.
Kline. Grand Prelate Israel Summers,
William A. Kimp1el. Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
liam B. Hardy. Mr.. and Mrs. A. III.
Woody. Mr. and Mrs Ralph A. Ford,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. +. Skidmore, Mr.. and
Mrs. Cleveland kennicutt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jacob Nusbaum. Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Wilson. Mr.. and Mrs. Dent M.
Freeman, Miss June Woolridge. Miss
Freida NJ. Marks, Miss Gertrude VIII
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Hamlin NJ. Wander
wort, Mr.. and Mrs. +. w. Heiss and
Mr.. and Mrs. George +. Heisley.
Evening star., 1927-05-20
COL. ROBERT WOODS0N,
81, DIES IN RICHMOND
Retired Army Medical officer Was
Graduate of Vanderbilt
University.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RICHMOND, Va, May 20.--Col.
Robert s. Woodson. Medical Corps. re-
tired, died in a local hospital this
Evening star., 1927-05-20
DIPLOMATS LIQUOR
BELIEVED STOLEN
Source of Rum Sent From Balti-
more Traced-Case Is Second
in Week.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
BALTIMORE, May 20.-Liquors
shipped to foreign legations in Wash
ington are being stolen and diverted
to other channels. Federal officials
here believe. following the seizure in
New York of a carload of whisky, gin
and cognac shipped from Baltimore
The shipment, said to have been OF
foreign origin entering the country
through the port Of Baltimore. con-
tained $50 cases.
This was the second carload ship
ment from Baltimore to be seized in
a week, prohibition authorities de-
clared. Another. including 1856 cases
and IS barrels of liquor, was recently
taken at Wilmington, Del. they said.
Evening star., 1927-05-20
DECISION ON STREET
PLANS due TUESDAY
Fate of 1927 Program to Be
Definitely Settled Then,
Commissioners Decide.

The fate of the 1927 street-widening
program will be definitely settled Tues
day. the District Commissioners de-
cided today.
The question of whether the street
widening projects, which were halted
abruptly Monday as a result Of pro-
tests against the accompanying de-
struction of shade trees, should be
resumed or held in allegiance until
Congress conveues in December was
discussed informally by the Commits
sioners at their semi-weekly board
meeting, but they agreed to defer ac-
Evening star., 1927-05-20
D. c. AND MARYLAND.
Join IN GAS FIGHT
Utilities Bodies Look to Rate
Reduction in Mont
gomery County.

The District Public Utilities Com
mission and the Maryland Public SerV-
ice Commission will cooperate with a
view to revising gas rates in Mont
gomery County, Md, il was announc-
ed today by John w Cniidress, chair
man Of the local commission, follow
ing a conference with members of
the Maryland commission,
The conference was oCcasioned by
the imminent revaluation by the Dis
trict commission Of the physical prop
critics of the Washington and George
town Gas Light Companies. which sell
gas in Montgomery County through
subsidiaries
Evening star., 1927-05-20
Gas Not Regulated.

The rates in Montgomery County, it
was said, are higher than those in the
District, although ir some cases con-
sumers in Maryland and the District
are served by the same main.
The District commission has never
undertaken to regulate the Maryland
rate because the gas is delivered out
side it's jurisdiction. The Maryland
commission has not regulated it be-
cause the gas originates in the Dis
trict The gas, therefore, has been held
to be in interstate commerce, but the
Interstate Commerce Commission does
not regulate it because it has not been
authorized to do so by Congress.
Go to Baltimore.
The possibilities of regulation by
some agency We're discussed at the
conference and the consensus seemed
to be that if the two commissions CO.
operate in the impending evaluation
Evening star., 1927-05-20

morning of heart disease. Col. Wood
son was 81 years old and native d
Virginia.
He entered West Point from NortI
Carolina in 1884, but left after a yeal
to study medicine at Vanderbilt Uni
versity. where he took his degree IN
1889. He was commissioned In tht
Regular Army three years later. ant
was retired for disability In line o.
duty April z. 1910.
For the last two months Col. Wood
son had been on recruiting duty IL
Richmond. Funeral arrangements
have not been made.
Evening star., 1927-05-20

tion until Tuesday I'm order to give
public sentiment additional time to
crystalline.
In the meantime, Engineer Commits
sioner Bell. who has supervision over
the street widening program. plans
to prepare a formal statement eX
planning the policy of the Commits
sioners with regard to the widening
Of the streets.
Evening star., 1927-05-20
B. T. COMPTON DIES.
Pioneer Fruit Grower Was Veteran
of Confederate Army.
Special Dispatch to The stal

SpbcIdI UIspdLCH 10 IIe SIdT.
FRONT ROYAL, Va, May 20.-B.
T. Compton died at his home here
yesterday. He was we'll known
throughout this section and was a
Confederate veteran.
He served a term of four years here
as commissioner of revenue and was
a pioneer fruit grower. He is survived
by his widow, three daughters, two
sons, one brother, w. A. Compton OF
this place, and one sister. Mrs. Dona-
hue of Pennsylvania. Funeral serv-
ices will be held here Saturday. Burial
will be in Luray. Elder A. L. Harri-
sen Of the Old School Baptist Church
will conduct the services.
Evening star., 1927-05-20
Many Pilgrims to Mecca.

At Singapore SO many Mahomet-
ans from the Malay States and Dutch
East Indies gathered to embark for
the annual pilgrimage to = "a that
the available ships could not accom-
mOdate them, states the Pathfinder
Magazine. One line aised the fare $50
in order to reduce the demand for pas
sage.