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New Britain herald., 1927-12-06
TILS0N'S NAME LEFT
 OFF NOMINATION LIST
W. $. Hill of Shipping Board Likewise Not
 Named by President

Washington. Dec [ LPt-Tbe name of w. $. Hill a member ot the ship ping board who had expressed the belief that administration favor had left him. was missing from the list of nominations sent to the senate today by President Coolidge.
 Another name consplcuousiy ab- sent from the nominations was thai of William T. Tilson. of Georgia. brother of the house republican lead er. whose appointment as q federal judge in Georgia precipitated a long fight by democratic senators from that state.
 Mir. Hill who had been ill con trovursy With otl,er members of thu shipping board over the terms O. ship sales, indicated some time ago that he had been informed that ad- mlniStratlon prrSSur" would he brought 10 bear upon him unless be changed his mind,
 Among the big batch of nau.ss submitted to the senate wcre thoSt of Dwight w. Morrow. 10 be am- haSsadOr 70 Mexico. Joseph c. Grew, .to he ambassador 10 Turkey, and Noble Brandon Judah to be ambaS- sador 10 Cuba.
 All Of those named today had pre- viously assumed office by recess ap- pointments made during the summer in the absence of congress.
 Other recess appolntees wGoSe names were sent to the senate were
 Federal reserve board Roy A. Young. ot Minnesota.
 Federal farm loan board: Eugene Meyer Jr, of New York: George k. Cooksey and Floyd R. Harrison. both of the District of Columbia.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-06
Ware, Home of Freak
 Alligat0rs and Bears,
 Has Light-LOving Cat

Ware. Mass, Dee. tPl-An- other unusual animal incident has been discovered in Ware which has had widespread notor- iety in the past because of it's al ligators and bears. This time Y is cat that refuses to sleep in the dark. The cats name is Lindy and is owned by Joseph Bonvier, Nigeant street storekeeper. Find Ing q light on over the counter every morning after he was sure he turned all lights off he decid- ed to watch the place last night although nothing was missing from the store. He didn't have to wait long. Five minutes after closing he saw Lindy leap to ih" counter and at once begin pulling the string that was suspended from the lamp switch. Finally a claw caught in the string and Lindy, having received light, curl ed up on a package of wrapping paper.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-06
COOLIDGE WON'T
 FAVOR ANY CITY
Executive Leaves Convention Scene Choice to Committee
DOUBTS BUTLER'S STAND
President Has no Particular Prefer cnce and Thinks All Contenders should Be Given Hcaring-Crtck- CT Sure Of SanE'ranciscO,

Washington, Dec. lP-President Coolidge does not stand with William M, Butler, chairman of the republi- | can national committee, in endorsing l Kansas City or any other particular
 city for next years republican na- { tional convention.
 1 When the endorsement given Kan sas City yesterday by the national | chairman was mentioned at today's ! White House press conference, 1t ! vas stated on behalf of the presi- dent that he doubted whether MT.
 Butler really had a preference. i Butler Choice Attacked. l Already the chairmans position 1 has come under fire within the con-
 mittee which will select a conven- uou cir" tomorrow. Party leaders | have declared the chairman promis- ! cd to be neutral.
 1 President Coolidge was represent 1 ed today at the White House as hay ing no particular preference of his own. He thinks there should be full hearing Of the contesting cities before any decision is made. Mr. Coolidge has assumed that i Chairman Buffers position in the matter would be that of the presi- dent
 Crockcr Forms Coalition.
 William II. Crocker. national com mitteelnan for California, declared today that he had succeeded in form ing q coalition to defeat the wishes of Chairman Butler and keep the convention away from Kansas City. The committeeman did not dis close the details but il was under stood he had been seeking a coln- bination Of Detroit and San Francis co supporters.
 He also declined to say whether the coalition had decided upon San Francisco or Detroit or whether they would switch 10 one or the other as developments warrant.
 Butler Praises Coolidge
 When the national committees sessions got under way today, there was considerable applause when Chairman Butler culogiZed the ad- ministraton Of President Coolidge. The committee members again ch.cred when during the roll call the new members from Wisconsin, Georg" Wits and Mrs. Harry F. Thomas were welcomed into the ranks. They We're elected by the anti-la Toilette group.
 Immediately after the chairman had concluded his address the dele cations from the various cities seeking the convention presented their cases. Chicago was first 10 make its plea. the advantages of that city being presented by James W. Good on behalf Of the Hamilton club, several representatives Of
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New Britain herald., 1927-12-06
Three Litchfield Towns
 Raided; Two Men Fined

Canaan, Dec. L2s-As a result of liquor raids conducted in three Litchficld county towns last nieh' by state police from the Canaan bar racks two men were fined and :t third was held under bonds Of s21o. today. tasare Nassella of North Canaan was fined S4oo and costs by Justice Norman Moore, in Canaan court. Officers had seized q truck load Of liquor al his home.
 Byron Hall of Cornwall Hollow was fined Sl0o and costs for pos sessng a ten gallon still by Justice O'Donnell, at Cornwall
 The case Of Peter Starzyk of Nor folk was continued indefinitely by Justice Philip Curtis. Bonds of s25o were placed on StarZyk.
 officers claimed that they found some liquor at his home.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-06
Louise Homer, Former
 Star, to Sing Once More

New York. Dec. 6 (UP)-Mmc. Louise Homer, opera and concert contralto, will appear with the Met ropoitan Opera company on We'd nesday afternoon. December 14, after an absence of many years She will sing the contralto role Of Am- neris in Verdi's opera, "Aida.'
 Mime. Homer, like Schumann- Heink Is a grandmother. She is the wife of Sidney Homer. noted 3 American composer. Her daughter, Louise Homer Stires, is a. concert soprano who has appeared many times in joint recitals with her fam ous mother.
 The Aida" performance will be the first Of several guest" appear ances arranged for Mime. Homer by the Metropolitan management.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-06
New Britain Trust Co.
 Votes Big Stock Increase

Al a special meeting of the stock holders of the New Britain Trust company held today it was voted to increase the capital of the company from SIoG,uGu 10 S1.000,0 by the issuance of 5000 new shares a Sl5o per share. the par value being S100 per share. Payment for the new shares is 10 be made on or be fore January 1. 1928 and the right to subscribe will be offered to the stockholders of the company of rec ord November 20, 1927.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-06
CONTINUED ECONOMY, FEDERAL FARM LOAN BOARD, MODERATE DEFENSIVE
 FORCES, ARE ADVISED BY C00LIDGE
High Lights Noted in
 Presidents s Message

Farm Relief--Creation of a federal farm board 10 adminis ter revolving fund to help CO., operatives.
 Flood Control - Construc- ton of dikes. emergency spill ways and aides 10 navigation on the lower Mississippi.
 TaXatoin - Moderate reduc- ton as recommended by the treasury and retention Of cer- tain excise taxes.
 Army - Large enough for national defense with a gener- ous supply of officers.
 Navy - More cruisers. sub marines and airplane carriers but no participation in a naval building race.
 Prohibition - Strict enforce ment,
 Coal -- Legislat permitting the president to act during strikes.
 Foreign Relations - Under standing with other nations to- ward outlawing war and neeo- tiations of covenants not out Of harmony with the Constitution.
 Philippines - Congressional supervision of revenue expendi-  lures and visit to the islands every two years by a congress sfonal committee.
 Panama Canal - ConstruC- ton of a s12,0o0.O00 dam at Alhajuela for flood protection.
 Merchant Marine - Stop fur ther building; turn ships over 10 private capital as second line Of naval defense.
 Inland Navigation - Protc- ton Of the Gulf to the Atlantic waterway through the St. Law renee.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-06
SOVIET LEAVES GENEVA

Geneva, Dec. 6 P-MaNim Litvin- off, head of the Soviet delegation to the preparatory disarmament com for foreign affairs. left for Berlin this morning.
 Before leaving he said he hoped to visit Geneva again in February and March when the security and disarmament commissions meet for further discussion of means of stab ilizing the peace of Europe.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-06
ClOthier Who Drowned
 Young Partner to Die

New York, Dec. Rl-Sentence of death in the electric chair in the week of January 9 was passed today upon Joseph Lefkowitz, convicted of the murder of Benjamin Goldstein in a plot collect s7o, 900 insurance Irving Rubin Zahl an accomplice who turned states evidence was sentenced to prison for 2o years 10 life.
 Goldstein was drowned In Graves End Bay last August. Harry Green berg arraigned with LcfkowAz; was acquitted.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-06
President, in Message to Congress, Also Touches on Taxation, Flood Control and For eign Relations.
Views Expressed Today Differ Only in Minor De- tails From Those He Has Previously Outlined.

Washington, Dec. ,Pt-Calhne upon the people 10 continue stern s"lf-deAlal' in national expenditures, President Coolidge laid before Con- sress today q moderate program of expansion for it's defense and natur- | dl resources.
 In meFsage which touched upon virtually all Of the legislative issues which have aroused interest and speculation, the President presented views differing only in minor details from those he has previously out lined on the ma jor problems ot farm relief, taxation. flood control. for cisn relations and the state Of the army and navy.
 Position Not Changed
 Informing congress that lie had not changed Tn his opposition of the McNary-iIaugen farm relief bill with it's equalization fec. he recom- mended instead a federal farm loan board with q revolving fund 10 build up cooperative marketing and aid in the disposition of crop surpluses. on tax revision he stood by the treasury's program.
 The navy. he said. should be .X- banded by the addition of cruisers. submarines, airplanes and carriers as well as the development of the merchant marine as second line of defense.
 He recommended that flood con trol be confined this year 10 the lower Mississippi river, with provi- sion for adequate dikes. emergency sp.llways and aides to navigation; cautioned that this problem should ifa met by viewing it as q separate. national question without attempts
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New Britain herald., 1927-12-06
CLIFFORD PETITION DISMISSED

Boston, Dec. tP --- Supreme Court Justice Edward r. Pierce to- day dismissed the petition of Mrs. Della H. Clifford, busted Lynn school teacher, against Mayor Ralph s. tee to compel them 10 restore her to her former position. At the recent municipal election in Lynn. Mrs. Clifford was elected to the school committee.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-06
MAN THEY LICKED
 JA|LS YOUNG MEN
Victim Beaten in Hallway TriuInphs in Court
NEW HAVEN JUDGE MOVED
Degnan ConyinceS Justice With Story Of Three Youths Grabbing Him On Street, Dragging Him Into House and Beating Him.

New Haven. Dec. 6.--Stil show ing evidence of the brutal attack he was subjected to last week when three young nCn against whom he had testified in a liquor law Nolu- ton case set upon him in an Oak street hallway, Francis Degnan. took the stand in city court today and told the story Of the assault so convncingly that Judge William l.. Haddon, vice Judge Sheriden T. Whitaker. imposed jail sentences upon all three accused.
 The sentences and those upon whom they were imposed Were Pas Guale Montana, 21. 60 days; Giusep- De Sette, cl. 60 days, and Carmine nerico. 19. three months
 Derico Given Fine
 All of the men were from New Haven. A fine of $100 also was meted out to Derlco for operating a motor vehicle after his license had been suspended.
 Degnan's damaging testimony con- sisted of telling the court how he was walking along Oak street during an afternoon of last week when he was rushed from behind. grabbed and hauled into darkened hall way before he could utter a sound to attract passers-by. The trio then set upon him. knocked him down and beat him severely. Degnan suffered badly bruised eye. lost several teeth from fist blows and was generally bruised and battered by the encounter.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-06
NEW YORK HOI.DUP

NeW 1orN, Dec. b WE-Thrce un:
 sked men today snatched from { -year-old insurance company cashier . satchel containing s6,o0( in cash and $33.o00 in checks. anG Charles Cole, the cashier : d the. men surrounded him at the entrance of the Prudential Insurance Company's office in East S3rd street seized the satchel and fled In an au- tomobile before he could cry foI help.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-06
STANLEY WORKS DIVIDEND

At the meeting of the Stanley Works today the regular quarterly dividend of two and one-half per cent Of the common stock was vot- ed. The dividend is payable Janu- ary to stockholders Of record De- cember 10. A dividend of one and onehalf per cent on preferred stock was voted. It will be payable Feb ruary 15 to stockholders of record. February 4.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-06
WAR ON NARCOTICS

Geneva, Dec. 6 P]--strong action against the narcotics evil is called for in a report submitted to the council of the League of Nations to- day by Senator Raoul Dandurand, Canadian representative on the council. The report was unanimous iy adopted.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-06
Three Men and Daughter Plead But His Voice lhunderS
 Above Turmoil
JUDGE SHOUTS LOUDLY
 AND DEMANDS ORDER
"sit Down and Keep Quiet. Don't Make Me Warn You Again. or I'll Cite You for Contempt" Court Threatens-Former Bootleg King Quickly Gains Composure and Apologies to Judge shook.

tpOluG1ZeS 10 Judge SHOOK.
 Cincinnati, Dec. tp, - George Remus startled the court room and aroused the ire of Judge Chester R. Shook, by an outburst that re- ouired the combined efforts or three men and his daughter, Ro- nola, to subside. Relnus' roaring voice was heard over the turmoil Of rushing feet toward the man who beloved: My lifc's at-stako, my life's at stake. and l know my legal rights"
 Threatened with Contempt
 Judge Shook had threatened Remus with contempt of court pro- ccedings 10 which Eemus replied in admonishing terms:
 Your honor l have tried crimi- nal eases throughout this country. and l know how to couch and phrase objections correctly Remus had been ,overruled in an objection. and instructed not 10 give evidence in an objection.
 Don't arraign the court" thun- dercd Judge Shook with unexpected severity. and he was about to pro. ceed when Remus cut in:
 "Rut, Your Honor"
 'Sit down and keep quiet. dou'5 make me warn you again. or I'll cite you for contempt of court Judge Shook cried in voice that brought Sheriff Anderson and a dep nty running to Remus.
 Remus' own bailiffs assigned 10 guard against any outbreak. crowd ed about him, urging him to sit down. To Sheriff Anderson. who that he sit down. Remus cried: Its the courts privilege but my ltfe's at stake and I know my legal rights
 Daughter Claims Him
 Romola Remus, the daughter, sitting beside her father, tugged at Remus' sleeve and seemed to pre- vail. Remus sat down contritely. Judge Shook soon instructed the jury 10 disregard the courts orders to Remus, saying that the court had been under a misapprehension as to the situation. Remus arose and apologized to Judge Shook. Hc stated he was Under nervous ten sion at the time"
 The furore was prccipitated over a question Walter K Sibbald put 10 George Connors in cross exam nation. The percentage of interest that Remus owned in the Jack Daniels distillery was in question.
 Didn't Kemus own 6S3 barrels of this distillery?" asked Sbbald. Con nor replied uncertainty: Wasn't 1t 50 per cent Of the stock 2" At this point Remus arose to object. but Sibbald interrupted to ask the l court to tell Remus that if he was going to give testimony that he l take the witness stand.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-06
LI7HUANIANS WILLING
 TO BACK NATIVE LAND
Mikalauskas Explains Pro- test Filed Against
 POiand's Stand

Geneva, Dee. lPl-Premier Wal dcmaras Of I.ithuania has received q protest signed by the Lithuania Ma t'onal League Of America and sent from Hartford. Conn, against al legged aggressive intentions Of Po- land. The communication dated Dec. ,, reads:
 'Wc protest against Poland's az sressiyc actions snd demand the re- turn Of Wilma to Lithuania. We in sist you do not yield to Poland on any points under any conditions. "(Signed) Conference Of the Lith- uanian National League Of America Waldemaras is here to state Lith- uanias case before the league Of nations council.
 Americans of Lithuanian extract ill New Britain and other cities throughout New England are willing and anxious to back the Lithuanian nation in ease War against Poland is found necessary 10 settle the queS- ton Of the ownership of Wilma, it was learned today from John Mika- lauskas, fire commissioner, who is one of the most prominent Lithu- 2nlanS in this city.
 Mir. Mikalauskas with about 10 other New Britain lithuanians at- tended meeting of members Of the Eastern States branch Of the Lithu- anian National league Of America which was held at the Y. M. C. A. in Hartford Sunday. Over so mem bcrs were there from every point in New England and members of New York and New Jersey were also present He was elected chairman Of the meeting over two candidates from other states.
 The meeting was called 10 order al 10 o'clock and with the eXcep- ton Of q half hour recess it was doing business until : o'clock Sun day night. A telegram was sent to the Lithuanian consul at Washing ton and another communication to Premier WaldcmaraS Of Lithuanla.
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The Washington times., 1927-01-18

Watch for the $5O.OOO Game Of
Presidents and Their First Ladies.
IN The Big Sunday Washington
Herald Of January 20. See am
nOuncements. 1856 cash prizes
in all,
The Washington times., 1927-01-18
ToDAY's SCRATCHES

AZ Tampa
SEVENTH RACE-HiRh Card. Ray
Dinele and courser
Weather. clear; track, fast.
At Miami
FIRST RACE-Porto Bello Gold. Gulf
Girl. Swordsman, Trffle. Bonsky.
THIRD RACE--Leatherwood, Byway
Bom6sheli Carefree. Grand King. Gid
SEVENTH RAcE-Mercedes n
Weather clear; track fast.
At Havana
SECOND RACE-shephsrd OF the
Hills, Guv'nor. Tribune, Atador. Orr
phelina. Eileen M.
THIRD RACE--Merry Monarch.
FOURTH RACE-Thundering, Cross.
word. Right on Time.
SIXTH RACE-Henry s., San San,
Captain Adams, walter Dant. The
Tailor, Pentecost's Last.
Weather. clear; track, slow.
At Fair Grounds
FIRST RACE-Going Home, Founda-
tion. Forehead. onup and Mayor Behr-
man.
SECOND RAcE-Timeless, Cream
Puff, Brunswick. Lady Bountiful
Southern Melody and Blush.
FIFTH RAcE-Prattle. Grand Bey,
Edward Gray and George Delnar.
SIXTH RACE-Radio, Slate. Jupiter,
SEVENTH RACE-Real Artist, Star
Weather, showery; track, heavy.
The Washington times., 1927-01-18
CHEATINGFOUIND
IN j. s. EXAMS

Conclusive evidence of cheating
in recent foreign service examina-
tions has been discovered and new
examinations have been ordered.
the State Department announced
today.
Walter A. Miller, 81, formerly
Of Philadelphia, an employee of the
Department has confessed ontain-
Ing examination questions in ad.
vance. His case has been turned
over to the Justice Department,
it was announced.
The State Department began an
inquiry when so many similar and
perfect answers were received to
the questions.
According to information at the
State Department Miller was q
student at Georgetown University,
having enrolled in the School of
Foreign Service at that institution
some three years ago. After re.
naming in the school for a year
and half, it was said, he left col
lege, explaining that he was going
to endeavor to enter the foreign
service.
The Washington times., 1927-01-18
SEEKS
FAME IS
REPLY
b InIsrnatIonaI Sew ser.lee


NEW YORK, Jan. 49,
Charlie Chaplin announced to-
day threug1 his attorney, Ma
than Burkan, that he would
fight the award by the SUI
perior court at Los Angeles of
81, 900 monthly as temporary
alimony to his wife, Lita Gray
Chaplin.
Receivers From Shock
The famous screen comedian is
recovering from a nervous break
down at his attorneys apart
ment, here.
Discussing the court decree in
Los Angeles, Burkan Sid:
Eve certainly shall contest that
award. Mr.. Chaplin waited two
months in California to be served,
but he was not. Then when he
left the State the papers were
served.
1T is all part of. a scheme of
Mrs. Chaplin, her family and her
lawyers to get a lot of cheap
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VETS
DISPERSED
BYPIN ICE

Police were called out short
ly after 3 o'clock today, to
disperse a crowd Of nearly 2Oil
Veterans who had gathered at
the Continental Frust Conn
pany in anticipation Of getting
loans on their service certifi-
Gates.
After Standing in line for an
hour or more before the bank
opened, the men were told,
soon after the bank opened.
that no further loans would be
made.
Veterans Bewildered
The surprise that attended this
announcement evidently left the
veterans bewildered. All who
were interviewed state positively
they were told they would be
given loans if they reported in
body today.
Wade H. Cooper, president of
the bank, stated that the men
would not dispense, A call vas
made to police and Patrolman E.
A. Mumper, from the First pre-
cinct, was sent to the scene.
They Dispersed Quietly
He went nong the men ordering
them to leave the bank and the side
walk in front. They dispersed in an
orderly way.
IT was sent up to 1isperse a
mob" the policeman said when
asked why he was ordering the men
away. La
President Cooper stated tine banks
position. He said that the Con-.
tinental Trust Company. the Riggs
Bank and the National metropolitan
Bank. out of all local banks, had
taken care OF most Of the certlficats
loans
"As much as hate to do it he
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The Washington times., 1927-01-18
Nv InternationaI News servIas

UEFTELDS, MICA
RAGUA, Jan. 1s.-The Diaz
government has seized the
American-owned sloop Union, ;
on grounds of its having par
ticipated in the revolution Of
last May. This action, which
was permitted by the COM
mander of the American
forces here. has caused con-
siderable comment.
The sloop was involved in a
fight in the bay here last May
but through the efforts of the
American consul eventually had
his ship restored to him. When
the neutral zones were declared
here it was claimed that the
"Union" was aiding Liberal forces
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The Washington times., 1927-01-18
SMITH HERE
HOLDS Up
FIGHT

A 24-hour truce was de-
yclared today between a hostile
Senate on the one hand and
Senator-elect Frank L. Smith
(R.) of Illinois, who seeks to
crash his way into the Senate
to serve under an appointment
from Governor Small.
Accommodates Leaders
Smith decided to postpone his
entry to the Senate for one day
to accommodate Administration
leaders. Arrangements previously
had been made to devote this
afternoons session to considera-
tion. of the Lausanne treaty and
Smith announced his Willingness
to defer his entry until tomorrow.
The Senate will be called into
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RIGAN
SHIP [OAZ
PRIZE

A stanelh defense OF the policy OF
keeping United States Marines In
Nicaragua until the country Ii
restored 70 tranquility was made
BY President Coolidge today fol-
lowing the Cabinet meeting.
President Coolidge informed
callers that % d the determine.
tiOf Of the Administration "a
keep the troops Ii Nicaragua IN.
I'll there Il an adjustment Of
Nicaraguan affairs
The Washington times., 1927-01-18
At Fair Grounds

Your best guide to a suitable apart
ment Is in the RENTAL COLUMNS of
today's Times and Herald Classified
Section,