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New Britain herald., 1928-02-15
BANK PRESIDENT AND
 HARTFORD GIRL MARRY
Joseph M. Chernoff and Miss Florence Savitt
 Surprise Friends

Joseph M. Chernof. president of the Fidelity Industrial bank of this city. and Miss Florence B. Savit of Hartford were married late yester- day at the chapel of the municipal building in New York city, accord ing to word received here today. Mir. Chernoff is in New York city at tending . bankers convention. The marriage was surprise to relatives and associates of both partiea
 Mir. Chernoff lives at S7 Columbia street. but he gave . New York ad- dress. 72 Avenue A, when he applied for . marriage license in that city yesterday. He is the son of Menas and Sophie Wintz Chernoff and is a native of Russia. He is prominent in the financial life of New Britain.
 Tn former Miss savitt is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Harry Sav- it of 17 Westbourne Parkway, Hart ford. She b graduate of Weaver High school. Hartford, and for the past few years has been doing secre- tarial work for her brother. Attorney Max savitt of Hartford. Another brother. William M. Savitt, is at the head of Savitt. Inc, Hartford jewell CTS.
 It is probable that the couple will reside in this city on their return, although no definite information could be secured.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-15

Gypsy Girl Casts Hypnotic Spell Over Lilac Street Man, Gets $538;
 Creates Image in Glass of Water
Manuel Gomez Tells Police Savings Were Stolen While He Remained in Trance for About "A Hours Bank Officials Confirm Withdrawal of Funds
 Hunt for Fortune Teller.

Waited into hypnotic trance by ! woman described as dark Spanish" gypsy. Manuel Comes. aged 36. of B Lilac street, woke this morning. almost 24 hours after he had concentrated on a glass of water in which he said the head and shoulders of . beautiful wo- man were formed, and found his entire fortune consisting of $53S.25 gone. according to his report to Captain George J. Kelly at police headquarters today.
 An immediate investigation was ordered but Detective Sergeant George c. Ellinger was unable to obtain the slightest clue even afte~ a thorough search of districts of the city in which fortune tellers and fakirs might congregate. He was &C., cOmpanied by Comes, who be- moaned the loss of his money but insisted that his story was true and complete. A suit of clothes, several shirts and scarfs are also missing, Comes said. and he believes the
New Britain herald., 1928-02-15
I2 YEAR OLD LAD NOW THE EARL OF OXFORD
Former ViscOunt Asquith Is the Thirtieth Eng.
 fish Boy Peer

London, Feb. Is iUP)-Twelv-. year old Viscount Asquith who today became second Earl of Oxford and Asquith upon the death of the great liberal statesman, is the thirteenth boy peer of Great Britain.
 Viscount Asquth was Lord OK ford's grandson-the son of Ray mond Asquith, killed in action in 1916, only three months before Lord Oxford ceased to be prime minister.
 Other boy peers in their own right range from the four-year-old Earl of Gainsborough to 2-year-old Baron Pentland.
 The last boy before Asquith to in- herit a peerage. and with it a seat in the house of lords to be assumed when he is grown. was the ten-year old son of Field Marshal Earl Haig. who died January 30.
 Both the premier duke and the premier earl of England are minors
 The 18th Duke of Norfolk, the Premier Duke, comes of age May 90. 1929. His title dates from 14SS. But his patent Of nobility dates from 113e. when he was created Earl of Arundel. Actually. the boy Duke is premier earl through this title: but as it is secondary title, the 14- year-old Fist Earl of Shrewsbury, whose earldom dates from 144c. styles himself premier earl.
 Nhn rI ~R e-nH American for 8 ep-father-Rich- ard E. Pennoyer, formerly of the United States diplomatic service.
 Another boy peer-Viscount Har- court. now approaching his goth birthday. has American blood. His maternal grandfather was the late Walter Fl. Burns of New Yefk.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-15
TOBACCO MEN DISCUSS
 'G|fT' TO SECRETARY
Don't Understand What Was Meant by Voting
 Him $7,5OO Salary

Hartford. Feb. IS R-What did 1s of the 22 district directors of the Connecticut Valley Tobacco AAeocia- ton mean, when they voted. unani- mously on January IF to give Secre- tary Treasurer Arthur E. Nelson $7,- 500 as . years salary after ''he has completed his duties in connection with the winding up of it's (the as- sociation's) affairs?"
 This was the chief subject of dis cussion at the meeting of the eleventh district at Hazardville, Tuesday evening.
 While the meeting was a regular monthly one the subject was dis cussed that the members might act upon 1t before the monthly meeting of the association directors next Tuesday Chairman W. H. Oowdy, presided.
 Representative Albert Newfield of Hartford was present and spoke on the tobacco market and the crop of 1927. The next meeting will be held March 13.
 The matter of the gift of &7,500 to Mir. Nelson will be considered at the meeting of the second district this evening at Odd Fellows hall. Glastonbury. \
 Other meetings for the same pur- pose will be first district. Thurs day evening, at Community club South Glastonbury; seventh and eighth districts. Thursday evening at Town hall, South Windsor.
 The fourteenth ' strict. Windsor. will hold a meeting lis week.
 The fourth district will also hold a meeting.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-15
PLUNKETT RETIRES;
 SERVED 4 YEARS
Admiral RelinquishS Command
 Of Third Naval District
FIRE THIRTEEN GUN SALUTE
Career During Late Years Has Been Tempestuous Due to His Constant Advocacy Of Preparedness-To En- ter Private Business.

New York, Feb. IS R}-Rear Ad- miral Charles P. Plunkett, whose vigorous pleas for preparedness and a larger navy recently caused stir in official Washington and European capitals, on his 84th birthday anni- versary today retired after AS yenrs service in the navy.
 While the flag on the receiving ship Seattle was lowered and a 13 gun salute was fired the veteran officer quit command of the third naval district and the navy yard at Brooklyn to enter private business.
 Champions Preparedness
 In the recent years of a distin- euished career Admiral Plunkett has been among the champions of naval causes. frequently calling for great CT naval protection for United States and merchant marine second to none in the world.
 If I read history correctly, and what we are doing today" Admiral Plunkett told the National Repub- lican club here last month, i've are nearer war today than we have ever been in our history because We are too efficient"
 While President Coolidge later saw no reason for newspapers of this or any other country to take serious ly statements by American naval of- ficers predicting war between the
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New Britain herald., 1928-02-15
MANY TRIBUTES TO
 DEPARTED STATESMAN
All England Officialdom Moved by ex.Premier's
 Passing

London, Feb IS tP -- The en- tire country since Monday. when the news of the critical condition of the late Earl of Oxford and As- quith was first announced. had been anxiously scanning the reports from his bedside at Sutton Courtenay. It soon became apparent however, that there was small hope, if any. of the veteran statesman's survival and word of his passing this morn ing had been sorrowfully antici- pated.
 The earl's death, nevertheless. awakened . universal feeling of the deepest regret coupled throughout Britain with . sense of national loss at the exit of one who for years had been such . notable figure in the political life of the kingdom and empire.
 Tributes to the departed states mans memory began pouring in with the announcement of his death. Many of them were from Briton's notable in public life.
 Lloyd George. his liberal col league for a long time. was deeply moved when informed Lord Oxford was dead. It was some time before he felt able to express himself.
 For a great number of yearF I served with him In politics," he said. For eight yeaO he wns my (Conttnued oo Page 0nGnH1
New Britain herald., 1928-02-15
Lord Asquih Dies at me on Thames River Early Today Had Been Unconscious With Pharyngids All Week.
Devoted Wife, Margot, Maintains Bedside Vigil Over Famous Husband Whose Political Career She Helped and Guided.

Sutton Courtenay, England, Feb. IS R-The Earl of Oxford and Az quith, who as Herbert A. Asquith, prime minister, was an outstanding figure of the World War died here at $50 this morning.
 Pulmonary complications brought death to the 75 year old statesman at his country home, The Wharf, in this little old world village on the banks of the upper Thames.
 He had lived there since his re- tirement from public life, after his resignation from the leadership of the liberal party in October, 1926.
 Unconscious Since Monday.
 Lord Oxford had been unconscious since Monday afternoon and his phy- sician said then that death was only matter of how long his enfeebled heart could hold out. A week ago the former premier was confined to his room with severe cold, an acute attack of pharyngitis followed and bronchitis then set in.
 The earl died in a mullion win dowed room overlooking his beloved Thames. At his bedside were the members of his family, Lady Oxford (Margot Asquith). his two daugh- ters, Princess Bibesco and Lady Bonham Garter, and his son, An thony Asquith.
 Await the Inevitable.
 Through the night a few close friends and a number of villagers who knew Lord Oxford we'll. await ed the end which physicians had said was inevitable because of his advanced age and weak heart AS the former premier fought his losing battle with death anotLer outstanding statesman of the war, the Earl of Balfour, was confined to his home near Brestonkirk, Scot land, on the orders of his doctors. Earl Balfour, who is nearing his eightieth birthday. had an acute attack of laryngitis which left him so weak that his physicians pres cribed complete rest for many weeks There was deep mourning in this village of Sutton Courtenay by the country folk. not 50 much for the British statesman and famous figure in the World War as for the kindly white haired old man who until a few weeks ago took long daily stroils through the fields and lanes of ! Berkshire and along the banks Of the Thames. Then an infection of his leg kept him from moving about much. Advancing age had made in roads cn his once robust health and 1 he became an invalid, but was still fresh and vigorous in mind and keenly interested in affairs. | End of His Career. ! His political career ended in party dissension with the man who ID 1 1916 had succeeded him as pre- mier, David Lloyd George.
 { For the last two years of his premiership, Earl Oxford faced the (Continued on Page 13)
New Britain herald., 1928-02-15
ARGENTINE LEADER
 QUITS COMMITTEE
Rumored in Havana That He
 Has Resigned
MEETING IN CONFUSION
Nm-Appearance of South American Ambassador to the United States DiscOncerts His Fellow Delegates on Union Committee,

Havana, Feb. Is dPNThe Pan- American Union committee adjourn ed today until nine o'clock tomorrow morning after voting unanimous adoption of the projected convention recognizing the Pan-American un ,n. Argentine was not represent. ed and her committee vote was not recorded.
 Dr. Honorio Pueyrredon, head of the Argentine delegation. failed to appear when the committee met this morning, and there was much agita- tion when it was reported that he had resigned from the delegation, with the possibility of his resigna- tion also from the ambassadorship at Washington. Even the Argentine delegates were unable to locate their chairman. but finally he was reach ed by the Associated Press corre- spondent by telephone, and he re- fused to deny or confirm the reports of his resignation. He asserted however, that he had not taken part in the session of the Pan-American union committee this morning be- cause he probably would have been obliged to vote on the convention as il is now worded, and while deter mined not to vote in it's favor, he still did not desire to vote against it. out of regard for certain schools of thought in Argentina, which want ed him to vote in its favor.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-15

woman took them at the same time she stole the money.
 Tells of Being Hypnotized
 Two of these women, one white and one dark Spanish came yester- day about 10 o'clock when I was alone in the house." Comes related to Captain Kelly. "The white one went into a house across the street and the dark one told me she would read my palm for half a dollar, so I let her do it. Then she told me to look into a glass of water and did and I saw a woman's head and shoulders in there and that's all I remember until woke up just lit- tie while ago. I drew all my money cut of the bank yesterday morning and intended to go away. While I was asleep she must have taken the key to my trunk out of my pocket"
 Questioned by Captain Kelly. Comes, who Is Portuguese, said the fortune teller knew he had drawn
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New Britain herald., 1928-02-15
uNDBERGH SAYS WILL
 NOT GIVE UP FLYING
Does Not Agree With Views of Secretary of
 War Davis

et. Louis, Feb. 15 R-Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh will continue his work of experimental flying, despite the hazards connected with it. He said. however. that he had no definite plans at tho present ex- cept to try to rest in private life.
 There arc 70 many things to be done." he said last night.
 Improvements in aviation are certain. They must como and they cannot be made unless experiments are made"
 Al Lindbergh was leaving the hangar yesterday following an exhi- bition flight before S0,000 school children along the river front. he was stopped by reporter who asked him his opinion of Secretary of War Davis's proposal.
 What is the proposal?" asked Lindbergh.
 He says he is going to ask you to stop stunt flying"
 "Of course I can't answer that off hand and say what my course wifi be-" Lindbergh replied. I don't consider what I have been doing as hazardous flying in the sense that I have taken unnecessary risks. At the outset when new methods of transportation are coming into use there must be pioneers to show the way and some of them are killed. But the ones who do the pioneering are the last ones to think of the hazards"
 Have you any particular flights In mind?"
 'No," he replied.
 There are 50 many things to be done"
 But for the present there is no cause for worry." he added with . smile. From now on until further notice I am in retirement. I need . rest in private life and am going to try to get it."
 The last of his public appearances here for . time was scheduled for teddy when . banquet was planned 6 his honeT.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-15
Drops to Knees in Prayer When Court
 Gives Her 30 Days

Portland. Me-, Feb. IS R- Dropping to her knees in the judges chambers of the munich pal court today. before . group of social workers and court at- taches, Mrs. Belle Strout offered up . prayer. while the astonished group gaxed at her.
 She had been sentenced to thirty days in the house of corr rection. after being arrested on charge of having abandoned her nine year old daughter in Gray.
 She remained on her knees for about two minutes, then calmly left the chambers with an officer. AS the woman started to pray, she exclaimed:
 T don't care whether you laugh at me or not"
New Britain herald., 1928-02-15
STEPHENSON TELLS 0F ALLEGED PLOT
 ID TAKE HIS LIFE
Former Klansman Says Attempt to Murder Him Has Been
 Made in Indiana Prison
FASTENING IN TRIAL
 OF GOVERNOR JACKSON

son Bribery Case, Former Grand
 Dragon Says Latter Had "Sob-
 Fest" When Former Governor
 Declined to Accept 9lO,OOO Bribe
 To Appoint One of Gang"
 Indianapolis, Feb. IS R1-Testi- flying as a state witness in the trial of Gov. Ed Jackson today. D. c. Stephenson, former grand dragon of the Ku Klux Klan. charged that an effort had been made to kill him since he was sent to the state prison on 8 murder charge in No vember, 1925.
 Stephenson also declared he was prevented from testifying in his own defense at his murder trial, because he had been threatened by Hiram w. Evans, imperial wizard of the ku klux klan. They said he would be killed as he sat in the witness chair
 The witness denied he had given paroled convict $1.5OO to employ Chicago gunman to kill Gov. Ed Jackson.
 With defense objections eliminat- ed by instruction of the defendant. Stephenson, told of an alleged con- -spiracy to buy the Marion county prosecutorshfp at the trial of Cover nor Ed Jackson.
 Stephenson, who now Is a life prisoner at Michigan City, told of taking $10.O0O from strong box to give Governor Warren T. McCray in 1923 if McCray would name James E. Mcdonald to the vacated office. Governor Jackson, George C. Cof- fin, Marion county republican chair man, and Robert I. Marsh, formerly an attorney for the Ku klux Klan, were in conference frequently rela- tive to getting "one of our group" in the office, Stephenson declared.
 Jackson Talks Hurrielly Governor Jackson, watching the witness intently, leaned forward and talked hurriedly with his attorneys as they persisted in obiecting to stephenson's testimony.
 Clyde II. Jones, of defense counsel, then said:
 The governor has asked me to withdraw all objections and let the witness tell his story"
 Stephenson qualified as witness by assertions that he had been a close personal and political friend of Governor Jackson from 1922 until 1924. He said he had done every- thing in his power to bring about Jackson's election in 1924. Had Sob Fest When the alleged bribe was re- iected by Gov. Warren T. McCray, stephen said, Jackson, Coffin and he had "a sob fest"
 Breaking a silence of more than A hours, Stephenson told of having been acquainted politically and so- cially with Governor Jackson from 1922 until 1924. He said the governor was frequent visitor at his Irving ton home. an Indianapolis suburb,
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New Britain herald., 1928-02-15
B|G NAVY PROGRAM STRONGLY OPPOSED BEFORE COMMITTEE.
World Alliance for International Friendship and Church Peace
 Union Ars 0biGtors
POLICY DESCRIBED BY
 WITNESS AS "MENACE''

". L Hull, Professor Of History At
 swarthmore, Declares It Will
 'Tend to Nliiitarise or Navalize
 Our Own People'-This Is First
 Objection Aired Before House
 Naval Committee.
 Washington. Feb. Is R-Opposi- tion to the administrations $740,- 100000 warship construction pro- gram was voiced today before the house naval committee by . group of witnesses representing the world alliance for international friendship and church peace union.
 Heading the delegation. William l.. Hull, professor of history and inter national relations at swarthmore college. declared that the program. proposing construction of 25 cruis- CTS, five aircraft carriers, nine de- stroyer leaders. and s2 submarines. constituted as "extravagance" and . menace"
 First Before Conn,tttee
 Hull's appearance marked the first time since the program was submitted by Secretary Wilbur that opposition to 1t has been voiced be- fore the committee.
 The program was described by Hull as . menace "because 1t will tend to militarize or navalixe our own people,"
 Tho building program, which has been endorsed by Secretary Wilbur as non-competitive and designed only to meet American needs. was declared by Hull to be competitive.
 "Whatever denial may be made of its competitive character" he con- tinued. "it is obviously in line with naval competition with Great Brit sin and 1t h inevitably % regarded by the British people. If 1t is con- tinued, therefore, it must result aa did the similar competition between Great Britain and Germany before tho war. in the enormous increase of naval armament in both coun- tries and very probably in the fear. suspicion and hatred which resulted in tho war.
 Calls For Alliance
 "As in the old world. also, before tho war it is all too probable that it will call for an alliance among the naval and military powers of the old world in response to our own naval menace.
 "If you gentlemen could only talk with tho American people outside of Washington, you too, would be amazed and startled by the hatred for tho English people which is d. ready haring up under the stim- ulous of this proposition. Not only is 1t adding fuel to the old flames such as Mayor Thompson of Chi cago has been stirring up. but it 1t kindling fires of religious hatred as we'll.
 "As to the arguments advanced in
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New Britain herald., 1928-02-15
Revised McNary.Haueea Bill by
 Unanimous Vote Is Out Be
 fore Senate Again
STILL CARRIES MUCH
 DISCUSSED FEE PLAN
As Measure Now Stands, Equaliza- ton Fee Would be Levied Only in the Event of Emergencies and Could Re Made Apply to All Com- mOdfttes, Instead of Basic Ones AS In Original Measure,

Washington. Feb. 15 R}-The re- vised McNary-Haugen farm relief bill was ordered favorably reported by the senate agriculture committee today after two hours consideration.
 By it's action, the committee put the controversial farm problem again before the senate by a unani- nous vote of those members present Some, however. reserved the right to oppose the bill on the floor and to offer amendments.
 Equalization Fee
 The modified bill still carries the equalization fee which was so stren- uously opposed by President Cool idge in vetoing the measure passed last session, but it is believed to meet several objections then voiced by the president.
 The fee now would be levied only in the event of emergencies and could be made to apply on all com- modities. whereas only the basic commodities were included within provisions of the vetoed measure. All Commodities
 A revolving fund of 250.000, 900 would be created from which loans at 4 per cent interest would be made available for cooperative marketing associations.
 Chairman McNary. author of the measure, gave no promise today of when he would get the bill up for consideration in the senate where he is confident of passage again.
 This modified measure meets al- most all of the principal objections of President Coolidge to the old bill" :" he said. Tt carries the terms of the administration old proposal as put forward by Secretary Jardine." Chairman Haugen of the house agricultural committee, which is con- sidering his companion measure to McNary's, expressed qualification over the senate committee action and said he expected his committee to take similar action within a week. There is no question in my mind, but that the same bill, with its equalization fee, will also be accept ed by the house committee" he said.