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New Britain herald., 1928-03-31

every succeeding congress since then except the 55th
 Mrs. Frank F. Willis is much more domestic and. both in Wash lngton and her home town. Dcla- ware, Ohio, she has reputation for her skill in cooking and in garden ing. Mrs. Edward E. Gam acts as hostess for her brother, Senator Cur tls of Kansas. She is accustomed to society, faultess housckeeper and hostess. and her fingers are never idle. She fashions the most beautiful lace and does real old-fashioned stitching. not mere basting with wool as is so prevalent nowadays. Before the death of Senator Curtis wife three years ago, Mrs. Gam not only kept her own house. but that of the Senator. and to entertain her sister-in-law who was an invalid for many years she constantly added to her large collection Of toy elephants, or republican emblems. which adorned a table near her bedside.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-31
MASONS SUBSCRIBE
 SI2S,l62 IN DRIVE
St3,275 Additional Reported N
 Meeting Of Divisions
Goat-Cetbess

4 total of sl2s,16c Of the $:Oo,o0O quota was reported raised last eve- ming at the supper of the sales or canizauon in the Masonic Temple drive. This figure was reached when last nights reports brought in the sum of SlS275.
 A sensation was created during the session when Pardon c. Hickey, chairman of the executive committee, suddenly challenged the entire sales organization to see who would bring in the highest report for Monday evening, MT. Hickey stated that his committee would undertake to ex- csed in its reports the entire report of the four divisions of the sales or ganization.
 George w. Mitchell won the shield last night for having the largest days report and division B. in charge of Sherwood H. Raymond. won the division honors To date there have been received SS6 pledges out of 1.a0o. The drive will close, Monday evening.
 The report was as follows:
 Division Awkward E. Ogren, manager: William E. Fay, $c05; H. W. HatslnE. S57a: J. H. Milkey. $500: X. W. Ritter, s255 Total division A --Sl,535.
 Division R-S. H. Raymond. man ager: C. W. Buckley. S700: Martin Horwitz. s1,o50: George W. Mitchell. sl,5o5; (. F.. Neaie, soSo Total di- vision B-s4.235.
 Division C--Truman l.. Weed, manager: w. J. Lofgren, $7c5: Irv- ins w. Mott S1.5: George D. Raw lines, s435; George C. Rogers. 362o Total division C-Sl.955.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-31
Pleads Not Guilty in
 Royal Oak Incident

Gibraltar. March 3l UP)-Com- mander Daniel. who was suspended d from the British navy after the re- cent Royal Oak incident, pleaded not guilty today to all charges in con- nection with the incident.
 His court martial started aboard the aircraft carrier Eagle.
 The commander was one Of three officers suspended from the service after Admiral St. G. Colard was al legged to have objected to jazz music by the ships band
 The Eagle lies in q quay at the foot of the improsnahle Rock of Gibraltar. One hangar near the bow. has been transformed into a court room.
 A beautiful sunshine played over the bay where the bulk of the Mediterranean flect-of which the Royal Oak was the 1agship-is at anchor.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-31

playing spring brides complete club this week. The most fashion, able wraps reach only few inches below the hips. in order to accom- modate the evening mode of pillow ing tullo skirts and trailing draper les.
 A pantomine of New York life. ranging from Times Square to Lindhereh's return" to St Patrick s Day on the lower East Side" will be depicted in the Ballet Moderne" given Easter Monday for the benefit of the Big Sisters organization. Mrs Graham Fair Vanderbilt is among those disposinc of tickets for the event, in which impressionistic seen cry and costumes will be featured.
 Society will become kids" again this spring at it's charity carnival The Magic Carpet a Hot Dog wagon. hurdy gurdy. and a flea circus will be features. Pop corn and balloons will also be sold at the carnival in which Mrs. Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte and other so- ciety women will take part for the benefit Of the Judson Health Center,
 The intricacies of stage diction and dancing are taking the interest of many debutantes who have been studying all winter in the Junior League Theater school. They will take part in a pantomime arranged and directed by Mikhail Mordkin. the noted Russian dancer. to be giv. en next month
 Crimson stra wberries and cherries hang from the lapel Of milady's tailored suit this spring in place of the shoulder flower in vogue last season. Blown glass flowers and geomctric felt designs are also worn on daytime models, while the shoul- der ornament for evening wear is a jewelled pin.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-31
N.aGRCDEI, ON WAR

MiddletoWn, March 31 Np)-- Limitation Of armamCntS would not end war but would he 3 step in that direction. Rear Admiral Thomas r. Magrudcr told tho concluding ses- sion of tn" Wesleyan intercollegiate war barley here. Macrudcr, hose recent utteranccs drew official con- blaming Great Britain for the failure of last summers Geneva gathering.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-31

L. Stan1lsh Tracy. Captain Philip S. Wainwright and John IT, White of Hartford, and Judge William C. Hungcrtord of New Britain
 The officers of the association for the coming year arc IL. Col. J. IT. kelso Davis president: George IT. Gilman. Judge William r. Hunccr- ford, Goorg" II. Gilman and Edward w. Rroder, vice presidents: Captain Charles r. Pcndloton. treasurer: Captain L. Standish -Tracy. secrc- tary The directors arc Edward w. Brodcr, l. Fl. kclso Davis. Richard l.. Goodman, George II. Gilman, William C. Hunecrford and Charles r. Pcndlcton.
 Captain Philip s. Wainwright. commanding officer of Troop C. has been appointed show secretary and headquarters for the show have been established through the cour- icsy of the Steiscr Realty company at Room 4oi, in the new Stcigcr building at 99 Pratt street.
 Miss Gladys Day. president Of the New Britain College cub, and Mrs G. w. Pike, president of the Spring field College club, will tell of what 1 heir own organizations are doing at the Hartford College club tea 10 be given this afternoon at the Town and Country club in Hartford
 Mrs Paul R. Buchanan, president of the Hartford organization. will entertain at luncheon before the for officers. members of the executive board, and Miss Day and Mrs. Pike,
New Britain herald., 1928-03-31
SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Members of the Senior High school Senior club enjoyed another social in connection with their monthly meeting last night in the school auditorium. Presiding over the meeting was the newly-elected president. Russell Hallin. This va. also the first full meeting in which Miss Dorothy Shanahan took part as vice president. Entertainment con- sisted of violin and vocal selection by Rose Melzer. two vocal selections by Catherine Finklestein. acco0- panied by Miss Anderson. and a series of piano and violin selections by Walter Arbour and William Cowles as a duet
New Britain herald., 1928-03-31

Announcement was made today that the regular house meeting Of the New Britain Musical club. which was to have taken place Wed nesday, has been postponed due to sickness in the homo whore it was to have taken place. Marcus 1T. Fleitzcr. president of tho club. said further announcement as to the meeting will he made when definite arrangements arc completed.
 m" f" outN-fitth anniversary of the Catholic Daughters of America will he observed Easter Mondav. The members of Court Columbia. No. eT, of New Britain will observe this an nirorsary by holding its iuenty-third annual banquet at the Burritt hotel at .:30 o'clock.
 Tn" principal speaker Of the cyc- nnE will be Rev. George Donohuc of Pomtrrt. Conn. Several other clergymen of the city will be present as we'll as state and national officers. Music will he furnished for com munity singing and dancing hv Al Lambert's Rcvcliers.
 Mrs M. T. Crean and Miss Helen Long will render vocal selections.
 The following committee will have charge of the affair: Chairman, Mrs. Mcguire, state sccrctary: Mrs. Palm CT. grand regent: Miss Agnes Fox, district deputy: Mrs. Tarrant. Mrs k erwin. Mrs. Faulkner, Mrs. Me koon. Miss McBriarty, Mrs. Sund- berg, Mrs. Grcise. Miss German. Mrs. CIeary. Miss O'Loary, Miss Della Daley. Miss Marjorie O'Brcn and Mrs. Bonofant
New Britain herald., 1928-03-31
Standard Sardine
 Is French Objective

Paris. March Sl (P - Too many kinds of bottles and sardine cans are mplicating life and the cost of living. Maurice Bokanowski, minis ter of commerce. is furthering ef- forts to trim down the number, hop ing standardization will lower costs considerably.
 There are 5 varieties of liter bot ties and 40 Of varying capacity which, it is agreed. can be reduced to fraction of that number. Sar- dimes now come in lc sizes of boxes. Every body agrees that's too many.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-31
WEDDINGS
Pre.Easter Weddings Preparations For June Nuptials Being Made.

Miss Diana Sylvia RoEin, daurh- ter of MT and Mrs. Samuel E. Ro- gin Of Chestnut street, will become the bride tomorrow afternoon at 5 o'clock of Daniel Finn. whose home IS m Boston and who is manager of Inc Strand thcater in this city. The ceremony will he performed by Rabbi Gcrshon Hadas of the Con- Sresauon Brethren Sons of Israel and Rabbi J. H. Aronson of the Ie?horeth Israel synagogue
 Miss Edith L. Rogin, sister of the bride to be. will be maid of honor and Israel Finn will be sroomsman.
 The gown of the bride will be of lowered chiffon and she will carry a bouquet of orchids and lilies of the valley. The home will be decorated with palms and ferns.
 After d wedding trip the couple will take up their residence at the Elm Tree Inn, Pennington
 
 Mir. and Mrs. William Trewhella Of Walnut street quietly observed the siNtv-seventh anniversary of their marriage yesterday. They were married in Cheshire on March 31. 1861.
 Announcement has been made of The engagement of F.. Philip F.. Dlchl of Dubois, Pennsylvania, to Miss Dorothy J. Smith, daughter of Reverend and Mrs. Harry E.. Smith of Southmont. Pennsylvania. Mir. Dlohl is former resident of this city and is the son of Philip DiehI of Chestnut street He is graduate of the University of Maine and member of the Delta Tau Delta fra 'ernity. He is connected with the Travellers Insurance company. be- ing the companys representative in DuBois
 Miss Smith craduatcd from the Johnstown High school and spent two years at Beaver college Beaver. Pennsylvania.
 The wedding date has not been set
 Alr. and Mrs, charles F. Lind Ercn of south Main street observed the tWenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage Wednesday evening. There was large number of relatives and friends present for the occasion. Mir. and Mrs. Alfred Olson Of stanley street announce the ap- preaching marriage of their daugh- ter, Anna, to Raymond Heller, son Of MT. and Mrs. Paul Heller of Vance street. The ceremony will take place Thursday. April l9. at the | home of the brides parents.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-31
TRCMBILL TO APPEAR

Stratford, March 3l UP)-Gov- crnor John H. Trumbull was to come here today to officiato at the open ing of new Masonic temple to- night. Mir. and Mrs. Trunbull will be guests of the governors brother. A. Ii. Trumbull here.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-31
CLUB EVENTS
?. and T. Association and Musical Club Sponsor Con- cert--Club Meetings.

Mrs. Maxwell $. Porter will open her home on Lincoln road 10 a meeting Of Esther Stanley chapter. Daughters of the American Revolu- lion Wednesday afternoon at ! o'clock. Mrs. John B. Russ state chairman of foreign relations com- lnlttcc, will be the speaker.
 Mrs. Florence kitchlet of New Haven spoke at q meeting of the New Britain chapter Of the Connec- 'lcut League of Women Voters at the home Of Mrs. Buell. E. Rassette
New Britain herald., 1928-03-31

AIT. and Mrs. charles Fl. Lind sren of south Main street observed the t"enty-fifth anniversary of thci, marriage Wednesday evening. Thor. was large number of relatives an, friends present for the occasion.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-31
PRINCE THROWN TWICE

RromsGrove. Worcestershire. Eng. March Sl R,-The Prince of Wa1es who was thrown. remounte0 oAd won a steeplechase the othse Cay fell twice in point-to-poiNe oDee today and then gave up unhuFt.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-24
Gain of Efficiency in Year
Rated at "a Per Cent
by Doran.
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.-Dry law
enforcement work has increased
more than Al per cent in efficiency
the last year, prohibition Commits
sioner Doran announced today. He
cited this achievement as a last
appeal to the civil service commits
sion to give new modified exanina-
ton for prohibition agents, follow
ing heavy failures in the recent ex-
aminations.
II believe the commission now
realizes that a new test must be
given," DR.. Doran said. "I feel con-
fident new examination, q real
practical one, will be ordered" Dry
organization leaders also indicated
the commission probably will order
new modified tests.
Unless this revised examination is
given, the dry machine which now
Is functioning smoothly, will COL
lapse, Doran believes.
The prohibition bureau, built up
by Roy A. Haynes, former dry COM
mishSioner; Gen. l.. G. Andrews,
former assistant secretary of trea-
Sury; and Seymour Lowman, as
sistant secretary Of treasury, is
making more seizures and arrests
than at any previous time since the
Volstead act became effective,
Doran said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-24

the Army warehouse here to ci-
villains.
Two witnesses testified that GER
tain boxes allegedly being trans
ported on Bass orders bore the
names of Mumm and Gordon. Will
liam G. Schmidt, checker at the
Army receiving depot, said one box
was labeled "Mumm'S Extra Dry
Gin," but later conceded it might
have been champagne.
The boxes were sent from the
warehouse to Ft. Sheridan, but no
one willing to receive them was
found there. They then were re-
turned to the warehouse, but on
the way one fell out of the truck.
Private Tony Moore, truck driver,
testified at an earlier session that
bottles broke and it "smelled ter
rible," but he didn't know what
it was.
Schmidt saw the boxes by peep
ing through a small hole into a
freight elevator, he testified. Al
bert Keyes, Negro elevator oper-
ator, who carried the boxes on his
car. also testified to the luscious
labels.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-24
ClingS to Hope of Mistake
in Accusing Son of
Girls Death.
4 DON'T BELIEVE IT.
FaintS in Interview With
Youth in Jail; Trial
Opens Wednesday.
BY DAN CAMPBELL
United Press Staff Correspondent

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Jan. "a
The mother of California's most
brutal murderer, William Edward
Hickman, refused today on the eve
of his trial for the Staying of Mar
ion Parker, to admit her sons guilt.
Crushed by the tragedy, Mrs. Eva
Hickman clung to hope that
somewhere there must have been a
mistake.
Mother and son met for the first
time since the crime in the Los
Angeles County Jail last night, a
few hours after Mrs. Hickman ar
rived from Kansas City.
They embraced each other and Ed
ward wept, mis- first real exhibition of
remorse.
The mother tainted.
Edward held her in his arms while
jail attendants revived her. Then
for time they talked alone.
81 Don't Believe IT,
'They say Edward has done ter
rible thing" the mother sobbed
today.
But I do not believe it. Some
thing must have happened to my
boy"
HE could not have done such a
thing. Even if he told them he did,
a5 they say he told them, I don't be-
lieve it.
Something terrible must have
happened. For he is not boy who
could ever do such a thing"
Mrs. Hickman was accompanied
by another son, Alfred, when she
met Edward in the office of JaiIer
frank Dewar.
Il did not come to Los Angeles
in the hope Of gaining sympathy
for my boy" Mrs. Hickman said.
wa" 10 they say I did? 1t is not
true.
What mother worthy of the
name would not go to her son to
help him if he was in great
trouble?
Even If Edward could have done
the terrible thing they say he did,
why must they blame me, too?
Have not suffered enough now?"
District Attorney Asa Keyes de-
clared today after examining copies
Of the $50 dispositions taken by de-
fense counsel in Kansas City, Ar
kansas and Oklahoma that he ex-
pected a speedy verdict finding
Hickman sane.
Final Sanity Tests Today
Defense Attorney Jerome Walsh
refused to say whether members of
Hickman's family, including his
father, mother and brother, would
be called to the witness stand.
Hickman was to be given final
tests today by two new defense
alienists.
The trial Of Hickman will be
called Wednesday before Judge
Carlos Hardy in Superior Court.
The youth has admitted his guilt
and the one issue to be determined
will be whether he is insane.
If the jury finds him sane, he will
be hanged; if insane, he will be sent
to a State hospital.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-24
DismiSsaIS in Court Not to
Hamper Chiefs Drive
on Resorts.

Board Of safety members have
decided to continue their police war
on gambling resorts regardless Of
whether those ARRESTED are con-
victed in municipal courts, Fred w.
Connell, board president, said today.
"The police department will con-
tinue to do its duty in trying to
stop gambling. It's duty is ended
after arrests are made" Connen de-
clared.
Municipal Judge Clifton R.
Cameron Monday scored the
methods used by members of the
police department in raiding alleged
gambling resorts and arresting 124
persons found there Saturday night
on charges of vagrancy and visiting
without "one bit of real evidence
against them"
Warned by Judge
He warned Sergt. Frank Reilly
not to make any more arrests under
such conditions unless he had war
rants to raid the establishments or
for the arrests of the occupants.
II don't see any reason for ar
resting these persons, locking them
in jail for several hours, making
them provide bond and hire an at
torney when there is no reason on
earth for such conduct" he said.
When informed of this decision,
Police Chief Claude NJ. WOrley also
declared that the war on gamblers
would continue.
Judge Cameron's denunciation
came during the trial of thirty-four
men arrested in Make Epstein's
poolroom, 726 Russell Ave. After
fighting bitterly for more than three
hours over legal technicalities, at
torneys agreed to dismiss the charges
against the thirty-four men, while
the case Of Epstein was continued
until Feb. 10.
Cases Are Continued
Judge Paul G. Wetter discharged
nine men arrested in pool room at
1171s N. Illinois St., on vagrancy
and visiting charges. The only evi-
dence was the reputation of the pool
room as a gambling resort and Wet
ter ruled that this was insufficient.
The cases of Earl Sears, 2O6 Indi-
ana Ave, and eleven men arrested
thsre were continued until Jan. 81
by Wetter; fifteen men arrested at
l3lSja N. Senate Ave-, until Jan. IS.
Others are to appear before Cam
eron, Jan. 81.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-24
RECEIVE COAL BIDS
State to Award Contract for
Hospital Supply.

A special coal contract for the
Central State Hospital here was to
be let today by the State purchasing
board. The original contract with
the Rolf Coal Company, Ft. Wayne,
Ind, was Cancelled when hospital
trustees complained that the coal
was unSuited for their boilers.
Trustee Paul Davis, Indianapolis.
who was one of the chief complain
ants, was not reappointed by Gov
ernor jackson recently. James
Jackson, brother of the Governor
had offered to take the coal turned
down here for his institution, the
State School for Feeble Minded
at Ft. Wayne. This and other insti-
tutions are already being supplied
by the Rolf Company.
The purchasing board received
seventy-f1ve bids for paints, oils and
varnishes and twelve for glassware
china and silverware for State insti-
tutionS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-24
BOARD CALLED
FOR DECISION
ON COLISEUM
Slack Expected to Oppose
Final Site Selection at
This Time.
CITIZENS WILL ATTEND
Three Proposed Locations;
Several Months Spent
in Survey.
CITIZENS WILL ATTEND

Whether Indianapolis will have q
municipal coliseum in the near fu-
ture was expected to be determined
this afternoon at the coliseum board
meeting.
Mayor L. Ert Slack was expected
to oppose final selection of a coli
scum site at this time because oi
the $l4,000,000 bonded Indebtedness
Of the city and the heavy outlay OF
funds contemplated on city hospital
track elevation, flood prevention an6
sanitation department.
Slack has filed bond with City
Clerk William A. Boyce, Jr., and
taken the oath as a board member
since the last coliseum meeting.
Three Sites Proposed
Slack's twelve-plank platform for
indianapolis included the coliseum
project, but it is said he is not
ready to take up the question at
this time with other heavy expen-
ditures confronting the city.
Several months have been spent
in study of available sites by the
board and the majority of members
are ready to take final action if the
entire board is present, President
j. Edward Krause declared.
The board has eliminated prospec-
tive sites to these three bounded
by:
Alabama, New Jersey, Ohio and
Market ST., submitted by Meyer
Kiser Realty Company.
Vermont, New York, Alabama and
New Jersey Sts., by j. S. Cruise Com
pany.
Pennsylvania, Delaware, North
and Walnut Sts., facing the Indiana
World War Memorial Plaza, sub
n1itted by Fred n Sillery.
Krause said the board has con-
suited realtors, architects, bankers
and civic leaders before eliminating
all except three locations. Pre-
liminary plans call for $4,000, 600
project, with about $1,000,000 for a
site.
Citizens Will Appear
Krause expressed hope that the
entire board would be present so a
final decision could be made. He
said a delegation of important
citizens" were expected to appear
and discuss coliseum matters in
general.
"I do not know who the citizens
are, but 1 presume they want to
argue the desirability of a coliseum,
KrauSe said.
Every time we wake up we have
a new mayor and every time we go
to bed we have a different presi-
dent Of the board of works, who is
an ex-off1cio member. These poll
tical changes have been a great
menace to the board in carrying on
its work, but I hope that is settled
this time" Krause declared.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-24
COSCRAvE DAY
WILL Be FULL
Irish President Lunches
With Coolidge.
By United Press

By United Press
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.-Presi-
dent William T. Cosgrave of the
Irish Free State arose early today
for an eventful program in the Ma
tion's capital.
He went horseback riding in Rock
Creek Park this morning and then
changed his attire to journey to
Arlington national cemetery, to lay
wreath on the tomb of the Un-
known Soldier.
Cosgrave lunched at the
White House with Mr.. and
Mrs. Coolidge. Later he was to at
tend a private reception and to fin
ish his days activities at a dinner
given by Irish Minister Smiddy.
His program tomorrow calls for a
visit to Washington's tomb at Mt.
Vernon, luncheon with the over
seas writer's, calls on the House and
Senate, and a dinner at the PAN
American Union, as guest of Secre-
tary of State Kellogg.
He will leave Friday for Philadel-
phia.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-24
Age Part of Defense

By United Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Jan. 24.-An
attempt will be made by defense at
torneys to prove that Edward Hick-
man is II years old-too young to
be hanged under California laws
1t was revealed today.
Mrs. Eva Hickman, mother Of the
slayer Of Marion Parker, told
authorities In California that her
son is II years old and not 10, as had
previously been reported.
James P. Costello, assistant to Dis
trict Attorney Asa Keyes of Los
was scheduled to arrive here
tomorrow-the day Hickman goes to
trial-with instructions to make
every effort to establish beyond
doubt the date OF Hickman's birth.