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New Britain herald., 1928-08-21
BARTHMELMESS AT CAPITOL

An exact reproduction of a ia
nous military barracks at Langres,
France. Was made for one of the
important scenes in "Out of the
Ruins" the newest Richard Bar
thickness First National feature now
attracting large crowds to the Capt.
tol theater. Marian Nixon is seen
opposite the popular star for the
first time. The cast includes Eu-
gene Palette, Robert Frazer, Bodil
Rosing, Emile Chautard and others
of cinematic note.
In this picture another military
role has been added to the brilliant
galaxy of soldier parts played bv
Richard Barth almess. In this film
version of the Sir Philip Gibbs story
Barthelmess enacts the colorful role
Of a French Blue Devil.
On Thursday double features will
be offered, presenting Norma Shear
er in THE Actress and Fred Thorn
son in Kit Carson"
Beginning Sunday John Gilbert
will be offered in -Four Walls"
New Britain herald., 1928-08-21
REMOVES Dam IN STREAM,
ESCAPES COURTS WRATH
Berlin Man Complies With Order
of Judge Molloy Not to
ObstruCt Brook

Having knowledge of a petition
being lodged against him in the
court of common pleas in Hartford
for failure to comply with the deci-
SION OF the court in removing an
obstruction, Louis Corbett of Berlin,
set to work Sunday and removed the
obstruction across the creek which
prevented the water from taking its
natural course of feeding another
brook on the property of the plain
tlffs, John and Anna Klutz, who
used the water to irrigate their land
Judge Thomas j. Molloy ordered
the defendant to remove the OBJ
struction. but the defendant failed
to comply with the court order,
compelling the plaintiff to seek re-
lief by issuing petition summon
ing him to the court to show rea-
son why he should not be adjudgcd
in contempt.
Attorney Lawrence j. Colon,
counsel for the plaintiffs, was in
formed today hat the defendant re-
moved the obstruction and the petit
ton was revoked.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-21
Johnson MAY RUN
FOR Lower HOUSE
Fourth Ward Alderman Con.
siders Circulating Petition

Although there are several matters
which he must consider before de-
1nitely stating his plans. it is prob
able that Alderman J. Gustave john
son will be a candidate for the re-
publican nomination for representa-
tive In the state legislature.
He is to leave on a trip to Cali
fornia Friday as the guest of an in
surance company and he expects to
return in time for the monument
dedication at Walnut Hill park on
September 90. Ii he has time to have
a petition circulated before the
primaries are held. it is probable
that he will do SO, he explained.
Alderman johnson was council
man from the fourth ward in 1917,
1918, and 1919 and alderman since
1922, and is the oldest member OF
the council in point of service.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-21
New England Power Pool
Plans Off Until Fall

Boston. Aug, 81 CuP)-Dehnite
action on the plane for pooling the
power resources of the New England
Power association and the Edison
Electric Colluminating company of
Boston probably Will not be taken
until some time in September at
the earliest. it WAS learned today.
Tentative plans for his huge
New England power pool were an
nounced here last week.
Officials of the Edison conpany
said today that the proposition
might be submitted TO their direc-
torate next month. While Power as
ISOLATION officials We're not certain
when their directorate would take
up the matter. 1t was understood
that it would be some time during
the coming month.
The proposed merger would have
a tremendously important effect
upon New England's power facili-
New Britain herald., 1928-08-21
POLICE MAKE ROUNDUP
bridgeport Authorities Take Four
Into Custody On Suspicion OF
Being Young Robbers.

Bridgeport. Aug. p P)--A round
up Of youths believed to be RESPONSE
BILE for robbcries, auto thefts and
hold-ups, resulted in the arrest OF
four men today. They We're held in
city court under bonds of $1,000
each on charges of breach of the
peace and the eases continued until
Friday.
Those under arrest are said to
have previous crime records, and
are held in connection with the
burglary of klein's tailor shop when
$500 worth of goods was stolen
week ago. They are Thomas Vas
tano, 10: Frank Mainiero, "a; Fred
Scinto, 81. and Lawrence Nastano, Is.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-21

GREAT SHOW AT STRAND

Wonderful entertainment is to be
found the Strand today and
Wednesday with the feature attrac-
ton being Glenn Lewis New Brit
ain Minstrel Follies,'' four fine Sc
lect vaudeville acts and THE For
eign Legion" as the photoplay fea-
ture.
1t Is doubted if there was ever an
amateur theatrical put on in this
city can compare with Mr. Lewis
presentation of the Minstrel Follies.
To begin with, each and every men,
Der OF the cast of fifty is a bona
fide resident of this city. The COM
pany as whole deserve the great
est of praise for their Very fine
work and the soloists should re-
Ceive special mention for putting
over their songs as we'll as they
We're offered.
Elmer johnson proved the hit of
the show singing "Old Man River"
one of the song hits of The Show
Boat" The Misses Clara Hinder,
Molly Dreyer, and Mae Anderson
also We're we'll applauded for their
numbers.
There are four select vaudeville
acts on the bill including AL, Emma
and Marg in a very good novelty
offering with song and dance: Mar
iorie Burton in "Mimicry' is real
entertaining: SCHUYLER Harris and Co.
present very funny Offering call
cd whats 1t All About?' and the
Bronson Rene Revue received great
applause for their very fine enter
tanning values that offer the most
sensational dancing numbers that
have shown here IN some time.
1.-THE Foreign Legion with Nor
man Kerry, Lewis Stone and Mary
Nolan is a great photoplay. a tale
of adventurous love and romance on
the desert.
On Thursday the management
announces the personal appearance
of the famous Red Grange present
ing his vaudeville act ~" There
will also be a surrounding bill of
other select acts and the photoplay
feature will present Colleen Moore
in her new photoplay hit "Oh Kay"
in which she is supported by Law
renee Gray and Ford Sterling.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-21
suit FOR $4,000
Standard Oil Company Made De-
fcndant For This Amount By
bridgeport Man, Following Fire.

Bridgeport. Aug. Fl P)-Suit for
100000 against the Standard Oil
company of New York was filed in
superior court today by Frank Crow
ley in behalf Of his daughter, Mabel,
and himself. Crowley claims that
he and his daughter suffered per-
sonal injuries when the gasoline
tank on their car exploded while
being filled at one of the defendant
company's stations. He charges
carelessness on the part of the sta
ton attendant
New Britain herald., 1928-08-21
Young Sisters Absent
From Home Two Nights

Sebastlano Alliano of o39 Oak
street complained to Officer John
llebler at $3.50 last night that his
IL year old daughter. Josephine, had
been away from home Sunday night
and Monday. and he wanted the a,,-
thorities to take action to correct
her.
The officer learned that the girl
and her sister, who is one year her
Junior, had gone with friends to The
fireworks display at Willow Brook
park Sunday evening and were I'M
able to gain admittance to their
home when they returned. They
said they spent Sunday night on the
Neranda of a house across the street
from their home and in the morning
they Went to the home of a girl
friend, where they remained until
their mother called for them last
evening.
The matter was referred to Miss
Ruth BRISTOL, juvenile probation Of
ticer, who has had previous knoul-
edge Of the girls activities.
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New Britain herald., 1928-08-21
HOME is DESTROYED
Fairfield Man, At First Thought
Killed, Known to BE AIiye-Boy
Now Is Missing.

Fairfield, Aug. II P-Peter Wis
lnskl who was believed to have lost
bis life in his home when it was de-
stroyed by fire last night. was not at
nome at the time, according to in
formation received today by Con-
stable William T. Burr, Wisinski
spent last night with friend on
State street. Bridgeport, it is said,
but has not been located as yet.
With Winiski accounted for.
search is now being conducted for
ms l7-year-old son, Stanley The
lad has not been seen since the fire
nor does any one know where he is.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-21

Neighbors who reported that they
hau seen the man in his home
shortly before the fire broke out and
belleVed that he was preparing to
retire, are now thought to have
been mistaken.
Fire Chief Albert Olson Of tho
local company will begin today an
investigation to determine the cause
of the fire.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-21
Arrives in Superior
ACCIDENT Is FATAL

Bridgeport, Aug. Il P,-Martin
J. Cullen. driver of light truck
which collidcd head on with a street
car last night, died today in
Bridgeport General hospital.
The accident occurred when Cul-
len took wide swing in rounding
a corner and drove into the path
OF the approaching trolley.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-21
BANKRUPTCY CASE

New Haven Aug II P}-A petit
ton in bankruptcy was filod with the
clerk Of the United States district
court today by the Suburban Gas
of Danbury through Fran
els S. Haynes, its secretary. The LA
bilities of the company are set at
$J,543.99 and assets at $l,706.44.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-21
0'BRIEN boy HOME AGAIN
son OF Americanization Director
Winning Valiant Fight for Life
Leaves Bed at Hospital.

Apparently on the road to recov
cry after hard fight against great
odds, John OBrien, son of Ameri
canization Director and Mrs. James
f. O'Brien of 1866 Stanley street,
was taken to his home yesterday
afternoon from New Britain Gen.
cral hospital. Blood transfusion.,
were given to help the boy over tn
critical periods of his illness and
several physicians and surgeons
were concerned in the case.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-21
WYE VERY I'LL

Medford. Mass, Aug. II Up
Charles d. wye. assistant football
coach at New York university, was
in a serious condition at a hospital
here today after an operation fol
ruptured appendix. He was taken Ill
while at Hampton Beach. N. H.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-21

ties. The New England Power as
ISOLATION covers 5000 square miles
serving $50 communities with 4 to.
tai population of about 100000
Boston and 81 other communities
are served by the Edison COMPANY
New Britain herald., 1928-08-21
FIRE IN DUMPING GROUNDS

The fire department WAS called to
the Pennington avenue dumping
grounds at 1896 this afternoon by
an alarm from Box 446. There WAS
rubbish and the impression was
given that there was a serious fire.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-21
NAMED POSTMASTER

Old Saybrook. Aug. 81 R,-
Charles 8. Gates. Judge Of probate
and town clerk, has been appointed
postmaster to succeed John A. Aver
who died recently.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-21
H0LY0KE MAN NOW
BECOMES MEMBER
Of u. 5. Cabinet
Continued from First Page)

ministration My best wishes will al
ways attend you in the broader field
to which you have been called"
After his appointment, Secretary
Whiting said that in his new office
he would try to maintain the poll
cies which tho commerce depart
ment has been carrying out under
Mr.. Hoover. These policies Mr..
Whiting said, We're in accordance
with Mr.. Coolidges political pro-
gram.
The new commerce secretary said
he would leave Superior tonight for
Massachusetts to straighten out per-
sonal affairs before going to Wash
inston next week. Until then he
matters connected with his depart
ment.
Paper Manufacturer
Holyolle, Mass. Aug. q P-Wil-
liam +. Whiting. one of the best
known paper manufacturers in the
Connecticut valley and one of the
staunchest republicans in this state,
is a native and lifelong resident of
this city, the son of the late Con-
gresham William Whiting. A
strong friend of President Coolidge
he was outspoken in his wish that
the president would consent to
stand for denomination.
Mr.. Whiting, after attending the
local schools, went to Amherst col
lege. of which incidentally, the pres
ident is an alumnus.
He has always taken a keen in
terest in the college. Shortly after
his graduation he entered his faith
er's paper business and on the death
of Congressman Whiting became
president and treasurer of the Will
liam Whiting Manufacturing COM
pany. Though prominent in repub-
lican counsels, Mr. Whiting never
has sought office. He has attended
state and national conventions of
his party and was delegate from the
first congressional district to the
Kansas City convention that noml-
mated Mr.. Hoover. He has in recent
years declined to allow the Use of
his name for the local mayoralty.
Not long ago, Mr.. Whiting ac-
quired the property of the Lyman
Mills corporation for the eXpan-
sion of the business Of his own cor
poration. With Mrs. Whiting and
their son, Fairchild, he has returned
from abroad.
Arrives in superior
Mr.. Whiting, who has been
friend and personal friend Of Presi-
dent Coolidge for many years, ar
rived in Superior this morning and
was administered the oath of office
in the chief executives room at the
executive office here. He is about 65
years old.
The class of 1856. Amherst col
lego, of which Mr.. Whiting was a
member. included in its member
ship Robert Lansing. former secre-
tary of state. and Congressman
Allen Il. Treadway of the first
Ma ssa chuscttS district of Stock
l -;
New Britain herald., 1928-08-21

The Commercial Trust Co. has kindly consented to m
nounce that day. They have in their slip of paper
sealed in an envelope bearing date between August
18th and 25th. No one knows what day it is Not ever
the employees or employers of this store On Monday
August 27th the bank will open this envelope and an
nounce the date
If you have made your purchase on this day-whether
complete home outfit running into hundreds of dollars
or just small Enthusiastically regardless Of price
your down payment will be refunded and you will be given
bill recepted in fu-in other words your purchase will
be absolutely FREE!
We willing to do this to get 200 new accounts-and
you may be of the lucky to get your purchase
freeso buy now-within the next days-the things you
need Or expect to need within the next few months.
Watch newspaper advertising for bargains all during
the next days-prces exceptionally low during our
August sale-down payments and terms just as liberal rs
usual.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-08
INDICT SEVEN
IN CONNECTION
WITHBIC HAUL
Arrest Simon Garcia
In Case Involving
Brownsville and Fl.
Worth Defendants

Simon Garcia. Matamoros whole
sale liquor dealer. was placed under
arrest late Friday afternoon on a
charge of conspiracy and smuggling
in connection with the capture Mon
day night by federal officers of 6i0
gallons of alcohol and a quantity Of
liquor near Brownsville.
Garcia was placed under arrest
by Deputy L. S. Marshall Harold
Jefferds after being detained az the
international bridge by customs Of
ficers on request of the deputy mar
shall. lie was arraigned before Judge
J. 4. Hutchcson and his bond fixed
at $1,000. The bond was provided
and the prisoner released
Garcia and six others alleged to
have been implicated in conspiracy
to smuggle liquor into the United
States. we're indicted late Friday by
the federal grand jury. Five Of the
seven were under arrest when the
indictment was returned. Garcia be-
ing arrested about an hour later.
Others involved in the case are A.
w. Collier OF Fort Worth; Arthur
Seward. Fort Worth: John Smith.
Sweetwater; Arturo Zamudio, Of
Brownsville; Jose Casillas Browns
vile and A. X. Morgan of Ft. Worth.
The later has not been apprehended
The bonds Of all defendants was
Continued on page two.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-08
ADAMS CALM
in FACE OF
PROSECUTION
Farmer on Trial In
Mathews Staying
Ends Tes tim ony;
Court Adjourned

DALLAS, Dec. s.-CP)-After al
most eight hours Of gruelling direct
and cross-examination in which ev-
cry phase of the shooting, Sept. /. Of
Orville l.. Mathews, Dallas banker.
vas covered. V. Ray Adams. Bartlett
farmer, finished his story of the
tragedy from the witness stand to-
day and calmly walked to chair
near his wife and scven-year-old
daughter.
The central Texas man, whom eye
witnesses for the state testified gave
chase to Mathews through a crowded
street and shot the banker to death,
was followed on the stand by an
other defense witness who testified
briefly. Adams counsel then rested
their case and District Judge a. c.
Pippen, before whom the legal bat
tie Is being wagcd. ordered an ad-
Journment until Monday.
Believes Was Robbed
At that time. District Attorney
William McCraw said, the state in
tends TO present important evidence
IN support OF it's contention that
Adams, angered because he had not
been paid a $4,000 election bet, fired
on the Dallas man, gave chase when
Mathews fled, and shot his victim
twice rs the clerk lay wounded on
the sidewalk.
In redirect examination today the
Continued on page two.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-08
Higher Gas Tax
In Texas Urged
By Comptroller

AUSTIN. Texas, Dec. S.-,Pi-
Legislation By the Forty-first legis-
lature increasing the gross receipts
tax rate on the sale Of gasoline and
providing for more efficient meth
DDS Of collecting these taxes is adj
yocated by Sam Houston Terrell,
state comptroller, IN his annual re-
port to Governor Moody
Certain changes IN the cross re-
ccipts tax laws would greatly fa-
cilitate the collection Of gasoline
taxes and bring an increase IN rev.
cnuc, he said.
Gasoline tax collections for the
present fiscal year totalcd Sl9.-
5i6.50l.6S, compared 70 sll.l52.-
S6.G2 for the past year, the report
will show. Collections will be eff
fcctcd about 100000 or more per
month BY the decrease from 3 70 ,
cents in the gasoline tax.
The cost Of making tho gasoline
tax collections was S5S,6g9. or only
002 per cent.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-08
YOUTH STAYS
BRIDE, SELF
Girl-Wife Found Dead
In Coupe; Boy Dies
In Hospital
FORT WORTH. Tex ID,

FORT WORTH, Tex, Dec s.-tPl
That Tom b. Owens, Jr.. Il, shot
and killed his young wife. Mrs. Ruth
lands Owens. l9 on a highway near
Benbrok yesterday. and then killed
himself was the verdict of Justice
Of the Peace Balch today. Mrs. Ow-
ems apparently was killed instantly
by bullet through her head, while
Owens died later in Fort Worth
hospital. Relatives said they had
quarrcled on the previous night.
Justice Balch stated that in the
investigation he has been unable TO
find any information that would
show a third person had any connec-
tion with the tragedy. He said the
physical facts indicate that Mrs.
Owens was shot while seated on the
right side Of the coupe IN which her
body was discovered: that Owens
was behind the steering wheel when
he was shot. and that he then fell
out of the car.
Tom B. Owens. ST.. of New York.
is en- route to Fort Worth. Until
his arrival funeral arrangements
will not be announced. The bodies
are at different undertaking com
panies.
According t. information here.
Owens planned TO leave New York
yesterday by airplane. but reports Of
bad weather caused him 10 take a
train.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-08
.MCLOSKEY TO
Be TRIED JAN. 7
He, 2 Others, Indict.
ed In Alleged Elec-
ton Frauds

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. Dec. s.-tPD
-Congressman-elect Augustus j.
MeCloskey, indicted with two others
last Tuesday on charge Of alter
ing election returns, will 20 to trial
IN district court on January z, Dis
trict Attorney Lamar Seeligson an
nounced today.
Charles RAMIREZ, McCloskey's SEE
retary, and Elmer Wernett. others
indicted. will 20 TO trial at the
same time. II is probable. however.
that severance Of the cases will be
asked.
Setting Of the cases at this date
IN in compliance with request bv
MeCloskey that he be given as early
trial.
McCloskey. democrat. was de-
ciared the winner by a small major
ity IN a recent race against Con-
gresham Harry M. Wurzbach. Texas
only republican congressman. after
Wurzbach had charged that returns
Rad been altered and had reiterated
the charges before congressional
committee at San Antonio. the in
dlctments were returned against Me-
Closkey, Ramirez and Wernet..
urzbach has announced he will
contest the seating Of McCIoskev IN
the house Of representatives.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-08
NEAR
IN POLITICAL
MEXICAN ROW
Gales Announces He
Will Support Gil In
Spite of Labor OPP
position

MEXICO CITY. Dec. s.-LP-A
political situation which for two
days gave rise to grave worries ap
peared today to have been shorn of
its principal menace through the at
titude of former President Gales in
refusing TO oppose the government
Of his successor, Portes Gil.
Decision cf c. X. o. NJ, the Mexi-
can Federation Of Labor, "a split
with the government coupled with
the manifest friendship of Gales to-
ward the labor organization led to
the fear that the former president
might support the stand of the labor
organization. This would involve
Gales and his followers in dispute
with the present administration and
create a situation Of serious possi-
bilities.
Although the situation apparently
had eased somewhat there was evil
dence Of bitter feelings. A noisy
throng outside the national chamber
of deputies was dispersed by city
firemen who turned hose on them.
The crowd was denied admittance to
the chamber where the situation was
being discussed and was shouting
long live Manrique. death 10 Moro
nes.' Luis n. Morones was secre-
tary Of labor under President Gales
and is president Of c. r. o. NJ. Aurc-
lilo Manrique, an agrarian deputy, led
the attack on Gales and Morones
in the discussion in the chamber.
The climax of the situation appar-
emily was reached. however. when
fomer President Gales issued for
NAL declaration allaying fears that
he might throw his influence against
the government. lie even went fur
ther and lauded Portes Gil as a rep
CONTINUED on page tro.l
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-08
Waco Publisher
Held For Fraud

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dee. S.
CPl-H. W. Bleam, formerly prcsi-
dent Of the Central Texas Publish
ing company, Waco, was arrested N
Fort Worth by city detectives
shortly before noon today On
charges Of swindling, growing out
of circulation contest held by tho
Waco American. Tn the contest a
large number OF prizes, including
automobiles, diamond rings and ra-
dios were offered.
Bleam was president Of the COM
pany at the time the concern was
issuing the late Waco American. "A
daily newspaper in Waco.
He was arrested in downtown
building in which he was operat-
ing as an oil promoter. Blcam,
who is being returned TO Waco, de-
clined TO discuss the case.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-08
NJ. P. Official In
Auto Mishap Is
Reported Better

HARLINGEN. Dec. "a. M. Har-
ris. commercial agent Of 'he Mis-
souri, Pacific lines in the Valley.
with offices here. ~ considered prac-
tically out OF danger from the ser
ious injuries he suffered in an auto
mobile accident near Dead Mans
curve last Saturday. according TO
word received here today from San
Antonio, where he is in hos
pital.
A. y. Waldron, general agent Of
the Missouri Pacific Lines in the
Valley. left Friday night to be with
Mr.. Harris.
The Missouri Pacific man suffer
ed deep cuts on the head anG body
when his car left the road near Dead
Man curve. east Of San Ecnito. the
car. a sedan. crashing on it's top.