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New Britain herald., 1928-07-21
Me" Is Approved
 By English Authority

New Haven, July 21 P-If in an- swerlng the telephone and in reply to query say Its me-" you may be certain that the expression meets with the approval of at least one English authority. For professor Kemp Malone, graduate English in- structor in Johns Hopkins University and one of the founders of "Ameri- can Speech" an English journal. ad- mitted during lecture before the Linguistic Institute at Yale Uni versity tonight that he believed the usage more sensible than the gram matically correct Tt is l."
 When l hear some one say It is r" Professor Malone asserted, "it sounds affected and pedantic. Yet there are thousands who use the ex- pression in their efforts to speak cor. rect English; and they are right. But l prefer to hear, It's me- which seems more sensible and is used by most of us."
 Professor Malone's remarks came at the end of his lecture on The Problem of Standard Speech" in which he deplored the fact that those who teach English or grammar have not studied the history of the Eng fish language as a science basis for their instruction of students.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-21
L0NERGAN SEEKS
 PLACE IN SENATE
Announces His Candidacy for
 Democratic Nomination

Hartford, July 21 R-Ex-Con- gressman Augustine Lonergan of Hartford today announced his can- didacy for the democratic nomina- ton for the United states senate. Mr. Loner9ans statement. express ing a willingness to accept the scna- torial nomination was as follows: Representative democrats in the eight counties of Connecticut have asked me to become candidate for the nomination for the United States senate in the democratic state con- ventton to be held this fall--offering among their reasons my six years experience in congress: my official record as member of that body: the votes received during the years was a nominee for congress and when I was the democratic nom- inee for the United State senate in 1920, and my statewide acquain- tance.
 '1 was born in Connecticut and have spent my entire lifetime in this state and l would regard it as an honor to be nominated by my party for this high office and still higher honor to be chosen by the voters of my native state to represent them in the United States senate. If it is the desire of the majority of the demo- crats of Connecticut that I be the party nominee for the United States. this year, l would accept the high honor if nominated by the conven- tion."
 MT. Lonergan scerved three terms in congress. being elected fin 1912, 1916 and 1918. He was the sena- atorial nominee against the late Frank E. Brandegee in 1920. Two years later he was defeated for the senatorial nomination by Thomas J. Spellacy of Hartford. present na- tional committeeman.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-21
Weddings
SCHNIITT-DCLY

Miss Anna Duly, daughter Of Mir. and Mrs. Duly of 45 Wilcox street and Frank Schmitt of 6S4 East Main street, son of Mir. and Mrs. H. Schmitt. were married Wednesday morning at o'clock at the All Saints church.
 The bride wore a gown of white satin trimmed with duchess lace and tuile veil trimmed with lace and caught with orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of roses and lilies of the valley.
 The maid of honor. Miss Anna Schmitt. wore a gown of green geor- gette with hat to match and carried yellow roses.
 The best man was Fred Schmitt. a brother of the bridegroom.
 The bridesmaides wore gowns of peach and orchid georgette with hats to match and carried bouquets of roses
 J. Hawaii and s. C. schmitt were the ushers.
 A vocal solo T Love You Truly" was sung by Miss Margaret schmitt
 A reception followed at the home of the bride which was attended by q large number of guests.
 The couple left for New York and vicinity on wedding trip and upon their return will reside at 3S4 Con- monwealth avenue.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-21
HOOVER BEGINS ID
 HOLD CONFERENCES
(Continued from First Paee)

huge living room with . fireplace. opening into the dining room and breakfast alcove.
 Beyond these stretches a wing containing the kitchen. pantries and servants quarters. To the left of the entrance hall on the same floor are Mir. Hoover's study and the fam fly sleeping rooms.
 Brick Terrace ..
 Opening of the reception hall, di- rectly opposite the main entrance door, is brick paved terrace with yayly colored canvas covering. There also is an open fireplace and a pro- fusion of potted plants. From one end of the terrace one may look down into the rear yards, where there is swimming pool. Closed still is the inner garden, with its rrofusion Of trailing vines and beau- .iful flowers.
 On the first floor. which is reach- ed from within by 8 broad winding stone staircase, and from without through two entrances, one from the outer garden and one from the in- ner. are several guest rooms and two other rooms which are now be- ing converted into work rooms for the Hoover headquarters during the nominees stay in California.
 Atop the main building and exact ly in its center rises a third floor. much smaller than the main build ing. where also there are family and guest rooms. These stand four square to the winds which temper even the midday summer sun in this section of the state.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-21
BARS OF s QUBSS
 DEFINITELY SHUT
Dry Raiders h Nsu Yolt SiapJ
 Bond Them Up

New York. July sl R-rhs hass of eight of the snappisst nisht clubs along Broadway were boarded up early today under temporary paa. lock orders. without awaiting the formality of trials.
 The raid was made by prohibition agents and United States marshals armed with padlccks and boards. It marked the first use of the '.tsn. porary paddock" law in New York, although federal agents said it was settled practice in yllinois. Me- braska and parts Of Pennsylvania.
 The practice hitherto was to ssrve . writ of paddock on an offending ss- tablishment which however did not become effective until the case had been disposed of in court. Under the present proceeding the padlocks continue effective until the court trials.
 Among Those CIosed
 Among the eight clubs were the Melody club. Peters Blue Hour, Lui- gi's restaurant, the Charm club and the Mimic club.
 No efYcrt was made to stop the dancing and there was no interior ence with the culinary service, nor the serving of soft drinks. cigars end cigarettes. except that none of tAsse were to bA served from bars or bar rooms. Several of the places. how ever, were dark and deserted when the raiders arrived. apparently AaS- ing been warned in advance.
 All eight clubs were among tAese raided the night Governor smith was nominated for the presidency by the democratic convention. The other l: clubs raided th1t night alse are on the list for paddock ofdsrs if the evidence in hand shows the proba bility of | successful culmina- ton of paddock suits. 1t was under stood.
 Detailed Information
 Detailed information on the seat ing capacity of each club. its method of operation and the names Of ell employes were taken by the ageAts.
 The paddock orders were stgned yesterday by Judge John K. Hazel of Buffalo. who is sitting for the time being in the motion part of the United States district court here.
 The orders provided that the bar room in each premises "shali be e. curely locked and shall not b. e. cupied or used for any rurpose whatsoever pending the Anal disDesi- tion of this q, 3e."
New Britain herald., 1928-07-21
MEAT NOT COVERED AND FINE RESULTS
Technical Law Violation M.
 -pllinod in Court

Technically guilty. in the opfpion of Judge M. D. Saxe, Albert 6Asr- man, aged 49. of Dwight strest, Aas fined $5 without costs in police court today on the charge of failin6 to cover meat in vehicle being driven through the streets. The evidence before the court tndicatd to Judge eaxA that Sherman probably did not deliberately violate the lay although violation actually existed.
 Inspector Dewey eelander of the health department and Tony Gala brese, janitor at the municipal abat-, toir, testifisd that sherman drove . load of fresh beef from the abat- toir and had no covering on 1t e8- cept an apron, leaving the load about three-quarters exposed. Sher- man. who was represented by At- torney Maurice Rosenberg. went into details to deny the charge. his con- tention being that the beef was ex- posed only while he was making dt- liveries to customers. and he alae stated that he recently purchaAed | regulation canvas covering which Ae would use in the future.
 Konstanty Delugoxima. aged 45, Of e1s Washington street. was given . suspended jail sentence of Is days and placed in care of the probation officer on tho charge of breach of the peace. His stepson testtfed that Delugozima has been drinking hard since last Thursday and 1t became necessary to call the police at 12:4S this morning after he had assaulted Mrs. Delugozima and threatened te stab her with | Boy Scout knife. Officer Harper made the arrest and found Mrs. Delugosima hysterical.
 Delugozima denied the accusations but Judge SAxe warned him that he must behave if he would remain out of jail. His record showed he had not been arrested ia two years aud he was advised to stop drinking and abusing his family.
 Fred Bendza. aged B. of l3s wsst street. pleaded not guilty to, the charge of assaulting . neighbof. Mrs. Rocco Rosetta. He was repre- sented by Attorney Irving I. Raeh- lin and on the latter's request . con- tinuance until next Tuesday was or dered. supernumerary Officer Lad isiaus Tod4ia made the arrest last evening.
 George Stone. aged 3e. of q: Main street. and Mrs. Catherine Doyle. aged 70, of the sams address. were charged with improper con- duct and | continuance until Men- day was ordered. Prosecuting Alter ney woods stating that 1t would bs advisable to submit the woman to an examination as to her mentality. Officer Flynn and Keough arr&stsd the couple this morning. Judge ". F. Mangan appeared for them.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-21
REVENUE STAMPS
 ORDERED BY P. O.
New Britain Qualities for Sale
 Under Federal Ruling

! There are less than 300 cities in the United States having more than =25, 900 people. and eight of these in- cluding New Britain. are in the state of Connecticut, according to Post master H. E. Erwin who announced today that the New Britain post of- flee has ordered supply of revenue stamps, in accordance with the new congressional ruling.
 In his statement MT. Erwin said:
 "One often fails to realize what distinguished company he is in until he forgets himself and looks about him. Each is so absorbed in his own progress. working up snug ness all his own, that he forgets to look around him and see where he actually stands. Then something brings him to.
 Thirty years ago, New Britain boasted some 1S,00O or 19,O0O souls "a mere village with growing pains. But now, it has S0,00O with the pains intact!
 And speaking of distinguished company. it seems that the last con- eress passed a bill which directed the carrying of stocks, and sale of revenue stamps at post offices in every city of 25.000 or more.
 "Orders from the post office de- partment instruct the postmasters in c9S cities to stock up. and of course. New Britain is one of the 29S.
 k1, oil nations will be carried. 1c. 2c. Sc, 4c, Sc, Sc, 10c. 2oc. 25c, 4oc. soc, $1.O0, s2.00, $500 and $500.
 "To the ordinary individual it seems almost unbelievable that there are less than 300 cities that can boast 25,o0o inhabitants. And eight of those cities are right here in Connecticut-New Britain includ- ed-or nearly 3eo of the whole list.
 Little Rhode Island has four names on the list, but Vermont does not appear at all, neither do Idaho, Nevada, Mississippi. New Mexico. North Dakota or Wyoming. Seven states without a community to boast 25,0oo.
 "Of course New York has the largest list With 23, and Pennsylvan- ia next with 22. then New Jersey is almost as prolific. showing IT, but Jersey is smuggled close to New York city and furnishes so many bedrooms and backyards for Metro politan skyscraper workers. that it's numbers of big towns is not to be wondered at
 "So, New Britain is in distinguish ed company. but she wants to keep moving in order to reach the 1oo,- coo class, so as to enjoy the prefer ment that will come to towns of that size"
New Britain herald., 1928-07-21
OLD CHURCH SHEDS
 MUST COME DOWN
Have Protected Horses in New.
 ineton for 50 Years

Newington, July 21 - The stable buildings in the rear of the New ington Congregational church, which were built approximately so years ago to house the horses of at- tendants at the church, will soon disappear. as the result of decision by the members of the Newington Volunteer Fire Department Friday night to rage them Monday night. Permission to rage the buildings has been granted the department by the owners, who are Charles Yeager, Arlan P. Francis, Thomas A. Fran cis, the estate of John S. Kirkham. John R. Stoddard and the Newton Osborne estate
 According to the history which is related about the stables. the build ing were erected on the church property and ownership was trans ferred 10 the church members who submitted the highest bid for them. Although the stables have still been used by a very few who drive to church by horse, automobiles have been housed under their roofs for the most part of late. The buildings were damaged considerably by fire several weeks ago. and it is believ- ed that this has prompted their re- moval.
 Fire Department Meeting
 At the meeting of the Newington Volunteer fire department a report was submitted by Chairman William Holt of the building committee to the effect that although First Select man James c. Gilbert has written to the Wilbur Land Co. of Boston in regard to the deeding of the 25 foot strip Of land in the rear of the de- partment's site on Main street to the town. he has not as yet received the deed. It was reported that Ernest Sheldon. E. o. Crawford and Reu. ben Rosenblatt, who, in addition to the fire department, own property adjoining the strip, have agreed to waive any rights they might have to the strip in exchange for the deed- ing Of | small piece of land to each one. to .he depth of the street car tracks. On the strengthing of the report, 1t was voted to increase the dimensions of the proposed building from 2S by S6 to 2s by 70 feet and to proceed with the preparations so as to begin construction as soon as possible.
 The matter of having a control switch for the fire siren installed in the office of the valley branch of the Southern New England Telephone Co. fin Wethcrsfield was brought up but because of lack of time for it's discussion was tabled until the next 
 A committee composed of Harold c. Lucas. Leslie N. Hale. Robert Bray and Chief John F. Walsh was appointed to prepare the budget for the coming year.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-21
CARTELLI IS GUEST 0F MEN IN BLUE
"Jim" McCabe and Bill" Noble
 Willing to Play "Mies"

Dominic Cartelli. New England the national tournament at Atlantic City. must look to his laurels. He received two challenges while mak- ing an inspection visit to fire and police headquarters today. Officer Jim" McCabe assuring him that he has not lost any of the old time skill he displayed 40 or more years ago. while Chief Noble of the fire de- partment wanted to take on the lit- tie champion without any prelimi- nary arrangements or practice. Cap tain Kelly at police headquarters demonstrated the way he used 10 "knuckle down." and Officer Me Cabe was interested to learn that the cloudy" and the mooney" al- leys are still known by those desig- nations.
 Dominic shook hands with Judge M. D. Sake and stayed through the session of police court, in which he displayed great interest. He had never been in the police station be- fore, and Chief Hart. Probation or ficer Connolly. Captain Kelly and Officer McCabe did everything they could to make his visit more pleas ant than the visits of many of the person who are received there. He was shown the cell room and the various other features of the police building. after which the f1remen at the central station let him mount the biz apparatus and sound the sirens.
 Chiefs Driver Bob" Smith sue- gested that crowd of marble champions could have a great time at Atlantic City with one of the fire trucks at their disposal, and Dominic did not dispute it.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-21
TABS CLANfBAKE

More than .0 members of the Y. M. T. A. ( B. society will attend the annual clambake of the organization to be held tomorrow afternoon. Those planning 10 attend will gather at the club rooms at 10:3O o'clock tomorrow morning and will proceed in automobiles to the place selected. No announcement of the site will be made until that time. The menu will include clam chowder broiled chicken and other courses. Follow ing the dinner a program of sports will ', enjoyed including a baseball game. horse shoe and quoits and races. Reservations may be made in the club house before ! o'clock tonight.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-21
CUTLER MAY BRING
 SUIT AGAINST CHAMBER
Cannot Tell Until Monday-ClaInls Loss of Advertising Because
 Inf Ih.tter

A possible suit for damages against the Chamber of Commerce was in- tmated today by Bernard Cutler. proprietor of the Cutler advertising agency. as a result of cancellations of advertising in the program book let being arranged for the state po- lice convention August s.
 Mir. Cutlef alleges that there were a number of cancellations due to activities of Secretary Benson of the Chamber. but said he expects the situation might be pretty well strengthened out by next week, fol- lowing conference with Chief Hart.
 When interviewed this morning Mir. Cutler said he would be unable to announce his plans before Mon day.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-21
DEVASTATION IS CAUSED BY STORM
New York, Penn and NtW
 Jersey Hard Hit

New York. July 2l R>-A series Of violent electrical storms which swept over Pennsylvania, New Jer- sey and New York last night to break four-day heat wave took the lives of two children and caused the injury of several other persons.
 A bolt of lightning at LaVallette. N. J.. killed Robert Lewis, lA. and Christopher Hanson. IS. of Bruns- wick. N. J.. as they sat on | bench on the public dock. Seven other children were rendered unconscious.
 Mersya Grickman. 14. of Phila- delphia, who was sitting on the bench with the two boys. was in . serious condition at the Denniston hospital at Point Pleasant. Five of of the youngsters were dragged from the water unconscious by two men who witnessed the tragedy.
 Loren Colver, l7, of Broadway. Pa.. was struck by lightning near Berwick. Pa. and rendered uncon- scious for three hours.
 bolt which struck and killed two horses of Frank Arving, 3c, of Newark, N. J.. near West Orange injured the teamster so severely physicians said that if he lived he would probably be paralyzed.
 Much property damage was done by the storm which swept Perry. Cumberland and Dauphin counties in Pennsylvania. Six houses were unroofed in suburbs Of Harrisburg, telephone and electric light wires were torn down in the Capital city itself and many boats on the Sus- quehanna river were torn from their by a 36-nnile an hour wind.
 The torrential rains which fell in New York city flooded streets and cellars. An excursion boat and | ferry boat collided in the Hudson river during the height of the storm but little damage and no injuries were reported.
 The temperature dropped rapidly after the storm. From . high of 8S degrees at 1:40 p. m., 1t had gone down to 6s degrees by . p. m.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-21
S75,ooo STILL DESTROYED
 BY EXPLOSIONS IN PHILA.
Five Men Are Severely Bumed- DetonatiOns Throw Entire Neigh bOrhOod Into Panic

Detonattons Throw Entire Neigh
 borhood Into Panic
 Philadelphia, July e1 Rs-six ex- plosions in rapid succession destroy. ed an illicit distilling plant. it's new equipment and alcohol valued by prohibition officials at &'5.000 this morning. Five men were severely burned.
 The blasts followed a raid by the prohibition forces on an old cooper age shop.
 The detonations threw the neigh borhood into turmoil. Scores of persons rushed into the streets. Fed by the alcohol and thousands of old barrels stored in the place. flames roared to height from which they were visible for miles.
 The blaze spread to a garage next door and great difficulty was experi- enced in getting 60 machines out of danger.
 According to Assistant Prohibition Administrator Alexander MacPhee, the stills and other equipment w.re worth several times the value of the alcohol in the place.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-21
Pay Tribute to Memory
 Of Deceased Official

A tribute to the memory of the late Dr. J. E. Conger of this city will be paid this evening at the Methodist camp grounds at Plain- vile, when the Connecticut Fedora tion of Mems Bible classes will hold I'emorial service in his honor. Dr. Conger was founder and first presi- dent of the state federation.
 The service will be part of a state wide outing under the auspices of the federation. There Is no official participation on the part of any New Britain class.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-21
Three Girls Sought as
 Fire Alarm Disturbers

Three girls. of whom the police have a description. are said to have sounded an alarm from Box 3l7 at the corner of Clinton and Bond streets at 1o:20 o'clock last night, bringing flremen and apparatus without cause. The case was re- ported to the police immediately on the return of the firemen and Ser geant P. J. O'Mara was detailed to investigate.
 According 10 information obtain- ed by the authorities. a storekeeper saw the girls about the fire alarm box and when the alarm sounded they ran away. It is believed this is the first time such complaint about girls has ever been made to the authorities.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-21
MT BY ANOTHER CAR

William kleJouck of 1zs PleAo4ht street reported to o6iesr WtlltAM Politis last night that he vas dFiviA0 south on North Burrftt street sheut s o'clock and . car eeinG wet ea Broad street struck his machine eAl damaged 1t. The driver of the oe- lending car when asked by Klsj6sek for his operators license and certl. ficate of registration. said hs AeA neither. He gave his name a JoAA Gyure of Kent street, no numhse ~ no city given. K.sjbuck Oava the po- lice the registration. number ef toe car ana an inveetieatboA C M made.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-21
Prosecution Dropped
 In Robert Hayes Case

Charges brought against Robert Hayes of 76 Elm street, several months ago after police investiga- tion of a report made by MT. and Mrs. L. A. Lockwood involving their daughter. have been dismissed from the superior court after further in- vestigation. When arrested, the Hayes boy maintained his innocence of any injury to the complainant, and he waived examination, trans- ferring the case to the superior court.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-21
Schrafft Store Head
 Leaves S8.l6O. 900

Cambridge. Mass. July 21 (uP) The late George E. Schrafft of Newton left an estate valued at s. 16o.oo0. according to an executors estimate filed in Middlesex probate court. The estate will be divided among members of the testator's family.
 Schrafft was treasurer of the cor poration which operates the Schraift stores