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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-19
POPE WANTS PEACE
| IN SOUTH america
Sends Letter to Bolivia
and Paraguay De-
n0uncing War

Rome. Dec. ~ R>-A letter which,
Pope Plus sent to the presidents of
Bolivia and Paraguay In connection
with his recent efforts for a peaceful
solution Of their border dispute was
made public today. 1t read:
News which has reached US from
the two republics has profoundly
afflicted us. because 1t makes us un-
fortunately fear that solution OF the
conflict may be entrusted to arms.
AS the representative on earth OF
Him who with His advent brought
peace among men Of good will, and
az the spiritual father of both
peoples. both very dear to US, we
appeal to your Christian sentiments
and those Of your government and
people to do everything in your
power In order to spare your coun-
tries and humanity the scourge of
war. Of which 1t Is always difficult to
measure the consequences.
I'm this sense. we pray and will
pray to the Almighty, and 1t 10 with
this wish that We send 70 you and
your entire people our paternal bene-
diction."
The pontiif's letter followed sever
al conversations which have been
held in Rome during the last few
days between the Bolivian represent
ative accredited to the Holy See.
Cardinal Gasparri, secretary OF state.
and the papal nuncio to Bolivia.
Monsignor Chiarlo who has not yet
taken up his post there. 1t also
lowed conversations In Latin-An
ca between the nuncio to Argen
who also IL accredited to Paraf
with officials of that republic.
The letter. sent by cable last mis- IL :,
was stressed In Vatican circles a. not
intended as proposal Of mediation
or Intervention into the question al
issue. but was merely = "paterna)
exhortation to peace"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-19
fight \. 5. ADDITION
Plan TO LAST ditch
Opponents Have Protest
Meeting in Contempla.
ton Now

In spite Of the fact that the sigma
ture Of Mayor Paonesa has not yet
been affixed to the $4,000 high
school addition bond issue, Chairman
Edward F. Hall of the board Of
finance and taxation will call a
meeting within two weeks to arrange
for sale of the bonds.
Meanwhile. opponents OF the plan
to build an addition to the present
buildings have made queries Of the
mayor and elsewhere with 4 view to
making a last minute stand in the
form Of protest meeting in a school
auditorium. hopeful that they will be
able to impress upon the school
board that 1t is not the wish Of the
rank and file that an addition be
placed. they explain.
No concrete plan has been an
nounced for the meeting nor have
the inquirers made a definite deci-
sion. Those who have spoken OF the
project include men in the govern
ment and private citizens.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-19
KELLOGG treaty IS
Up BEFORE SENATE
Action Will Probably Be
Delayed Until After
Christmas

Washington, Dec. 19 Up 49, The
Kellogg anti-war treaty was pre-
sented formally to the senate today
by Chairman Borah OF the foreign
relations committee, which over.
whelmingly approved it yesterday.
At the same time the ''interpreta-
tive" resolution OF Senator Moses.
republican. of New Hampshire, was
reported from the committee with
out recommendation"
Taking its place alongside the
naval construction bill before the
senate, the treaty to renounce war
as an instrument OF national policy
appeared to have little opportunity
of getting up for discussion ahead
of the cruiser measure or before
the Christmas recess.
The resolution of Senator Moses
which he would have accompany
the ratification of the treaty as a
"clarifying' statement of America i
position was modified today by its
sponsors and the direct reference
to the American Monroe doctrine
was eliminated.
In its final form the Moses reso-
luton read:
Resolved. that the senate of the
Continued on Page 13.)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-19
SOUTHINGTON Driver
Held FOR FATALITY
Machine Runs Into Three
Pedestrians and
Kills One

New Haven, Dec. ~ W-An uni-
Identified man was killed on the Mil
ford turnpike last night and two
companions walking along the road
way escaped unhurt when an auto
mobile bore down on tho trio. The
companions Of the dead men were
arrested and could throw no light on
the identity Of their comrade to-
cause of their intoxicated condition.
Salvatore DeFeo, southinEton,
driver OF the machine was arrested
and Is being held for the deputy
coroner pending an investigation.
Orange, Dec. 10 (UP)-The body
Of man who was killed by an auto
mobile on the Milford turnpike here
last night remained unidentified to-
day.
The man. said by police to have
been intoxicated. staggered in front
of car driven by Salvatore De Fec.
Of Southington. He was killed almost
instantly.
Two companions, also alleged to
have been intoxicated. were to be
questioned by Coroner James J. Cor
rigan of New Haven during the
morning.
The victim was>poorly dressed and
appeared to be q laborer.
DeFeo Is a resident Of Germania
street in Southington.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-19
SCHOOL BOARD WILL ASK
FOR LARGER ALLOWANCE
Increase In Salary Costs Figure in
Expanding Budget Now
Being Prepared.

Although the school department
budget is only in its early stages, it
is reported that a much larger ap-
preparation will be asked OF the
board of finance and taxation and
the common council when the city's
appropriation is allotted in Febru-
ary.
Supt. Stanley H. Holmes of the
school department expressed the
opinion today that the appropriation
must be larger because OF increases
in salaries. The need OF additional
teachers and the upward revision in
the salary schedule require the need
Of a higher appropriation annually
it is pointed out.
The superintendent is now as.
sembling data and within two week.
1t Is expected that the department.
budget will be ready for the schoo
board. All the information mus
be ready by the January meeting
of the board which will be held OF
January IL.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-19
South American News
paper Quotes Presi- .
dent-elect in Conver-.
sation With Argentine
Leaders-Declares In
tervention Will Cease
In Future.
President Irigoyen Says
Future Head of America
Is Not in Accord With
the Views of President
Coolidge.

Buenos Aires. Dec. 10 LE, - La
Epoca. newspaper which is gen.
orally regarded as spokesman for
President lrisoyen, said today that
Herbert Hoover in conversing with
the Argentine president told him
that in the future the United States
government would never intervene
in the internal affairs of other
countries, that it would respect
their sovereignty and would recog-
nize their rights TO manage their
own problems.
To Protect Lives
The newspaper said the subject
of intervention by the United States
in the aftilrs of other American ma
tions was brought up by Senor
1rigoyen. Mr.. Hoover explained
that intervention by the Ulited
States had not been undertaken
with the design of protecting Amer
ican economic interests but was for
safeguarding the lives of American
citizens.
President 1rigoyen was under
stood then to have alluded to views
of Intervention expressed by Presi-
dent Coolidge in his speeches and
Mr.. Hoover was said to have replied
that Mr.. Coolidge had been obliged
to proceed as he had done in view
OF the circumstances of the indi-
vidual cases.
Not in Accord
The paper said President Irigo-
yen next declared that he believed
Mr.. Hoover was not in accord with
the ideas of President Coolidge.
1rigoyen added that Mr.. Hoover
had answered that Mr.. Coolidge had
adopted his attitude solely on &C.
count of the circumstances involved,
Mr.. Hoover did not reply when
President Irigoyen expressed this
belief.
To Cease In Future
| The paper then quoted Mr.. Hoov-
er as saying the American people
were opposed to the policy of inter-
vention and that he was in a posi-
| tion to state emphatically that such
a policy had ceased. He concluded
by saying that in the future there
would be no Intervention by the
| United States government in the in
ternal affairs of other countries,
that their sovereignty would be re-
spected and that their rights to
manage their own problems would
be recognized.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-19
II. S. FOOTBALL team
ELECTS POTTS CAPTAIN
First Year Player Has
Brilliant Record on
GridirOn

Joseph H. Potts. Jr.. son OF DR..
Joseph H. Potts and Mrs. Potts of
Madison street was elected captain
Of next years New Britain High
school football team at an election
held at the school this noon. He de-
feated Joseph Bogdanski for the
honor by several votes.
Joe" as he is known by his
teammates, football fans and fellow
students. was one of the most popu-
lar members of the team during the
past season, his first in football. He
and Bogdanski were the only candi-
dates for the team who made a
place in their first attempt. Potts,
Is still member of the first year
class while his rival is Junior and
will be graduated year from June.
Captain-elec Potts came to the
school last February and imm ediate-
ly won a place as guard on the sec
ond team in basketball. He tried out
for position on the baseball team
and although he had been a first
bdoSlldu plCNIouS W Ills cIlIy "
high school he won considera BILE
success as a pitcher and was the
choice Of great portion of the team
for the baseball captaincy. However
he was defeated in a close election
by his battery mate, William Man.
gan. the catcher.
Although he was playing high
school football for the first time he
played regular right guard for the
first four games. He was taken from
the lineup during the middle of the
season and did not return as regu-
lar until the Hartford game when he
was one of the games individual
stars. The football team last fall
did not lose a game while he was in
fCnn{jr,,p1 m 9AN
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-19
CANNOT USE THEIR LAND
BECAUSE OF ZONE LAWS
Owners of Property on Three Streets
Appeal to Common Council
For Relief

Owners Of properties fronting on
three streets, who have found 1t
next to impossible to utilize their
land and at the same time meet
street setback and rear yard re-
uuirements because of the peculiar
location of the realty, will have re-
lief if resolution to be sent to the
common council tonight is approved.
The proposed law would reduce the
area requirements per room for
semi-fireproof construction. on the
ground that light. air and fire fight
ing approach from three highways
Is made available. The law has the
approval Of the board Of adjustment
and 1t IL not expected to encounter
opposition In the common council.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-19
Business Rush to Gain Momentum
With Store Doors Open Tonight;
Holiday Spirit Becomes Evident
Christmas Trading Schedule Effective Today Gives
Shoppers Extra Hours-Societies Preparing to
Distribute Cheer Among Needy-Price of
Turkeys Takes Considerable Drop

Although the snow and the jingle
OF sleigh bells traditionally associat-
ed with the Christmas season are
missing. New Britain Is daily be-
coming more and more under the
holiday spell and heading toward
one Of the "best ever"
Raising Of the municipal Christ
mas tree at Central park took place
yesterday and last night 1t appeared
gaily bedecked in multi-colored
lights. radiating the spirit of the
season about the center OF the city.
Stores Open this Evening
The real business rush begins this
evening when every store In the
main shopping district will remain
open until 3 o'clock and will con-
ttnue through Saturday night under
the same schedule. On Monday
evening. Christmas eve. the doors of
most establishments viii be closed
at Z o'clock.
The purchasing Of gifts and holi-
day novelties has increased store
business greatly over period OF
about two weeks and the movement
OF shoppers into the center Is daily
becoming more and more pronounc-
ed. retailers say. Evidence that this
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-19
HOOVER GRATEFUL FOR
URUGUAY RECEPTION
Sends Message to South
American President Ex-
pressing Appreciation

Aboard the L. S. S. Utah. Dec. 19
tUP)-President- elect Herbert Hoo
yer sent wireless message to Pres
ident Juan Campistcguy of Uruguay
today thanking him for the courtesy
and hospitality of the Uruguayan
government and people during his
visit to the country.
The Utah, which the Hoover party
boarded yesterday. was out Of
UruGuayan water today and was
steaming up the Brazilian coast to-
ward Rio De Janero.
Mr.. Hoover in his message to the
lruguayan president said:
In departing from your country.
l desire to express again my great
admiration for your nation and the
progress which Uruguay has attain
ed in all forms of human endeavor,
Uruguay has obtained a privileged
place in the family of nations. sim
cerely thank you and your distin-
guished colleagues of the govern
ment for all attentions with which
we were honored during our stay at
Montevideo. which has left an in
de!lble impression on our hearts,
Although the Utah is now ap-
preaching sub-tropical waters. the
weather is COOL
The Utah is an older ship than the
Maryland on which the party trav-
e!led from San Pedro, Calf, to VAL
paraiso. Chile. on the trip SOUTH
ward. but Mr.. Hoover has far moro
comfortable quarters. He is occupy
ing the private suite of a bedroom.
Office and bath. usually occupied BY
Captain c. r. Train. commander Of
the hip.
The president-elect quarters are
on the top deck, which permits the
port holes to be open at all times.
Rio De Janeiro will be reached
Friday afternoon and three days viii
be spent In the Brazilian capital. The
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-19
Portugal to Offer
Train to King's Son

Lisbon, Portugal. Dec. - w -
The Portuguese government pur-
poses when the steamer Baimoral
Castle. which II bringing the Duke
Of Gloucester from Capetown.
reaches the Portuguese coast to
send a wireless message to the duke
Offering him 4 special train. This
train would convey him overland
and thus unable him to cut nearly
two days of his journey home.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-19
FORCES Wife TO SIN
TO BUY HIS AUTOS
Court Calls Husband "Diriet,
Lowest Type" Il Has Seen
COUPLE JUDGES NElGHD0RS
Mrs. Leonard Matthews Tells Sordid
Story OF Life OF Shame-Aocuses
Husband Of Getting $500 BY
Badger Game.

Bristol, Dec. 19.-That one sell
dom knows his neighbors will he
attested to by Judge Joseph NJ.
Donovan Of the local police court,
who this morning saw brought be-
fore him Leonard Matthews Of 100 y
High street, which IL located next
door to the judges domicile. on =
charge Of forcing his wife. Agnes E.,
aged 70. to submit to the attentions
Of other men. In binding Matthews
over to the superior court under q
bond Of 5000. Judge Donovan took
occasion to term him the 'dirtiest.
lowest type I have ever had before
me" and to remark that the ma
jority OF men in Wethersfield were
far superior to him.
Forced Onto Streets
The tale unfolded to the court by
Mrs. Matthews was lurid in the ex-
treme. She told of how she had
been forced to the streets by her
husbands craving for an easy liv-
ing and that her earnings we're
turned over to Matthews In order
that he might make payments on
two cars which he had purchased on
the installment plan. The men whom
she was forced to entertain were of
the lowest type. she told the court.
because her husband pointed out
that the better class could not be
solicited and would not pay the
money demanded. Her earnings
some weeks totaled as high al $50.
and she mentioned one instance of
where former Bristol man, now a
resident Of Waterbury. had been
blackmailed by her husband for
5000 after having been entertained
at the Matthews home.
Woman Appeals to NeiGhbors
The attention Of the police was
directed to the activities Of Mat
thews after a neighhor had shown
them q letter which he had
received from Mrs. Matthews asking
his advice and help. Because of
threats on her life II she should
leave the house. Mrs. Matthews was
forced to resort to this means to ne
cure assistance. She told the court
that she married Matthews ave yea n
ago but that i was not until Ave
months aEo that he forced her to
submit to the attention OF strangers.
Matthews was arrested at A:S0
O'Clock Tuesday afternoon. He has
been employed for the rast few years
by the Sessions Clock Co. in Forest
willie.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-19
Violently Resist. Arrest
in Heart Of City and
Put. Up Stiff Fight
With Four Officers
Carried Bodily From
Patrol to Cell.
Paul Aloisio of 265 Wash
ington Street Broods
Over Theft of Barrel of
Vino Until His Mind Be-
comes Affected.

Believed to have worked himself
into a spasm Of insanity through
brooding over the imaginary loss Of
a barrel OF wine. Paul Aloisio. aged
81. Of 265 Washington street, fought
four policemen. injuring two of
them, and resisted arrest with such
strength that 1t was impossible to
handcuff him, this morning. He was
finally landed in a cell at police
headquarters. but only after several
officers had carried him bodily out
Of the police patrol.
Frightens Pedestrians
Officers Joseph Kennedy and Wall
ter Malona saw Aloisio on West Main
street, near Washington street. about
9 o'clock, walking rapidly with =
small dog in hts arms. and gesticu-
lating In q wild manner. to the
fright Of passersby who expected he
would attack someone any moment.
Anticipating resistance. the officers
did not approach Aloisio until the
police patrol had been called. Officer
John NJ. Liebler and Sergeant M. ].
Flynn arrived, the former driving
the patrol. and tho four officers
placed Aloisio under arrest.
Terrific Battle on Streets
For several minutes one Of the
flercest fights staged on the streets
OF the city In some time was watch
ed by q large crowd. and At least
one man in civilian dress lent q
hand. Rather than injurs the cap
tive, the officers tried to subdue him
as gently AZ possible. but he Fought
tooth and nail, finally being put into
the patrol, where he used his hands
and feet with telling effect. Ofiicer
Malona was struck In tho nose and
mouth by = wild swing and Ohtcer
kennedy was bitten In three places
about tho hands. Both were attend
ed by DR.. Moses Kupelian and con.
tinued on duty. Officer Malona bled
considerably from slight cuts ON the
nose and upper lip.
Aloisio, displaying unusual strength
for a man Of his years. fought
against being handcuffed and the
Officers had to be content with cum
ing each of his hands separately
their combined strength being In
sufficient to bring his arms Gloss
enough to each other to be Joined
(Continued on Pare Eighty
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-19

is to be "real' Christmas is shown
in the fact that stores of all types
report heavy sales, everything from
children's novelties to expensive ap-
parel and furniture attire citing pur-
chasers.
From the amplifiers in music
shops and from the open doors OF
department and furniture stores
holiday music is being heard every
few feet-this is sure sign Of the
early approach of Christmas.
"Sallies' Kettles In Place
The Salvation Army kettles have
been placed at prominent points
about the center of the city. and
upon the number Of times the ket.
tie clinks with a new donation will
depend the number Of needy fami.
lies who can look to the "Sallies'
for a Christmas dinner. 1t has beer
reported that the collections thu.
far have not been very encouraging
but with the opening of stores thi.
evening and the consequent draw.
ing OF larger crowds into the center
Ensign Frederickson and his aide,
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-19
navy RAISES S.4
FOR Second time
Flooding Of Motor Room Causes
Considerable Delay
sunk FOR SAFETY TESTS
Ship Gould Have Been Raised Last
Night But Due to Wind and
Waves Officers Decided Not to
Risk It.

Aboard The U. S. Falcon Off
Block Island. II. l., BY Way of The
Block Island Coast Guard Radio
Station, Dec. 19.-tPl-The sub
marine S-4 which remained down
by the stern in SIS feet of water
when an attempt to raise her with
new lifting hooks was made last
night was brought to the surface at
9:47 a. m. today.
Sunk Monday
The craft had been deliberately
sunk without a crew at S:91 Monday
morning.
Although officers last night an
nounced that third pontoon would
be used to float the 23l foot hulk
soon after daybreak they entered
the forward torpedo loading hatch
which was high and dry out of the
water and passed through other
compartments to the motor room.
This compartment was found
flooded but from the control room
which was dry the water in the
Aiolot compartment was DloNI out.
The vessel came up and straighten-
ed out In ten minutes.
The submarine was sunk by
flooding the ballast tank in the en-
gine room only and how the motor
room took water was not Immediate
ly determined. Two possible causes
for the accident were suggested:
A leak in a wall of the compart-
ment. or leaking gasket on the
door separating the engine room
from the motor room in the stern.
Too Risky
Lieut.. Commander Palmer H.
Dunbar who directed the test. said
the S-4 could have been raised with
the help OF a diver last night but
because of darkness and a strong
wind, the completion OF the raising
was deferred.
After 35 minutes Of pumping OF
compressed air into the pontoons
which were sunk beside the hull,
the engine room, and all the bal
last tanks. the submarine was
brought to the surface, bow first. at
$40 last night. But its stern re-
manned fast in the muddy bottom Of
Great Salt pond, landlocked bay
Continued on Page 15)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-19
MANAGEMENT OF
VESTRIS SCORED
Commissioner 0'Neill Files Re-
port Barring Prosecution
Is UNDER BRITISH Law
Declares Great Loss of Life Resulted
In Delay In Launching Life Boats
No Cowardice But Lack Of
OrRanizatiOn.

New York. Dec. 1s (UP)-The
United States can not prosecute fol
the sinking of the steamship Vestris
which went down of the Virginia
Capes. with the loss OF l13 lives
United States Commissioner Francis
A. O'Neill said today In his official
report on the investigation OF the
disaster.
Conducts Query
O'Neill was the commissioner be.
fore whom United States District At
torney Charles H. Tuttle conducted
his inquiry. into the Vestris sinking.
O'Neill, however. criticised the
management of the vessel and urged
stricter inspection Of ships Of foreign
registry In American trade. He said
ships Of such nature should be giver
the same inspection as America r
vessels. unless they bore certificates
of inspection from their country Of
registry.
He Said:
During the hearing it was brought
out that the Vestris was not subject
to the maritime requirements of the
United States inasmuch as 1t was 9
British owned vessel-the propert,
of the Lamport and Holt Company
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