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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-23

The Griffs are in direct contrast
with the world champion New York
Yankees. The latter have one
southpaw. Herb Pennock, while the
Griffs will try out seven. Clark
Griffith likes southpaws, saying
frequently that this is left
handlers league" meaning easy for
soIitnpaws to get by.
A regular working staff of three
right handlers and two southpaws
would make an ideal combination
according to the Old Fox. Allow
that Braxton will again work in
relief roles. two places are open
10 the candidates at Tampa. with
Zachary and Wells having an edge
1T this writing. OF course, 1t Is
POSSIBLE that Burke and Brown or
fsffffin and Brown, may be the two
TO land the jobs. That's why the
seven southpaws are all going to
Tampa.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-23

The experts win divide their
match into four sections 0f 80
points each. n1atinees starting
&C 3 o'clock and the evening
settOs at 5.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-23

A match will be held every
night. starting ct o'clock.
Prize money totals $125. with
$50 going to the winner, &25 70
the runner-up. SIS for third
place and SIG for fourth. The
higIn run will be worth &25.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
EASTER WEATHER FOR
 US GENERALLY GOOD
But in East, Change of Some Sort Saturday
 Night Is Expected

Washington, April 6 tP,-An Eas- fer Sunday with sunny skies over practically the entire country was promised today by the weat her bureau with the reservation that the present 'stagnation' period in the Atlantic states might end Saturday night.
 States in the lower lake region, the Mississippi and Ohio river val |oys and the northern Rocky Noun tain section were particularly .as- sured by the government forecast ITS, following their morning study of the charts, that balmy wea, her would greet them on Sunday.
 Conditions in the Atalntic group of states. particularly north of Nir- sinia, were described as, very un- usual and not likely 10 be eXpnri- 'ncod more than four or five times a year.
 For the past several days, Fore caster Welghtman said, there has he"n practically no shifting of at mosphrric conditions in this re- zion. The situation is expected to change 10 normal Saturday and " heth'r the change will mean con- 1nuance of present good weat her. the forecaster could not say
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
23 ASPIRE TO ATTEND
 DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
Primary 10 Bc Held April 12 to Llcct t1 Delegates to State
 Gathering.

Because there are g applicants for places on the New Britain dele gation to the next democratic state convention and there are only F to be elected. primary will be necos- sary. Chairman John l.. l.. kecvcrs announced today. The primary will be held at democratic headauarters Thursday. April l2. from f D. m. 10 D. III. Those who are to be ballot ed on are: Angelo NJ. Paonessa, John E. k. keevers. Judge William F. Mangan. Dr. John F. keaveny, John l.. Pagan. Thomas J. Smith, John l.. O'Neill. John F. Callahan. Thomas McDonough. James r. kiniry, Frank w. Riley, John J. Walsh. Frank Ca patka, Lawrence Samora icztk iucian Macora. David l.. Dunn, Rob- "rt kerrigan, L. r. Mangan. T, Clay 4. Gorbach, pr A. l.. Ayitable, Mrs. Peter Nctrann Frank l. tonlon.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
K and a half to Australia. <"

six and a half to Australia"
 In the future. according to this experts opinion. airships will fly about six miles above the earth, where air pressure is greatly re- duced. rendering possible a flight from Germany to the United States in Is hours.
 The United States government al ready has officially communicated to the German government that all ia = cilities will be placed at the dis nosal of the LZ-127 at Lakehurst.
 The dirigible Is TO feet long and loo feet wide. Five engines, gus pended in five gondolas. produce g. 500 H. r. The airship is one and a half times s large as the Los An seles.
 Captain Lehman. German war time pilot, former vice president of the Goodyear-Zeppelin works at Akron. O.. is on the ground super vising construction of the Zeppelin. It has a large dining room aboard, kitchen and 10 cabins for passen- gers, all equipped with soft, luxur- ious comfort. Large windows permit views of land. sea and mountains below.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
Oldest Paper in U. s.
 Changes Hands Today

Newport. R. l.. April s R-Pur- chase Of the Newport Mercury. said to be the oldest newspaper in the United States. by Edward A. Sher man. publisher of the Newport Daily News and the Weekly News. was an- nounced today. The Mercury, . weekly paper. was established in 115S by James Franklin. a nephew of Benjamin Franklin. The paper has been published every week ex- cept from 1776 to 1880. When the invasion by the British forced ssus- pension Of publication.
 The Mercury will be merged with the Weekly News in the first week in May. and the new paper will be known ss the Mercury and Weekly News.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
Radio Message Sent to Local Man
 From Philippine Islands March3l
 Received Through Three Stations
Nes J. Nelson Hears From Charles G. Davey via Atlanta Ga, Bristol, Conn.,, and San Diego, Cal, Amateurs Picking Up Air Letter and For.
 warding It to Destination in This City.
A radio message sent out iron

A radio message sent out from kindley field. Philippine Islands, on March S1, was picked mp by an anna teur operator at Atlanta. Georgia, relayed by him and picked up by a Bristol amateur who in turn for warded it by mail to its ultimate destination, Nels J. Nelson, c59 Elm street, this city.
 The message was from Charles C.. IaVey now with the United States army signal corps in the Philippines. Nr. Davey, formerly Of Belden street this city. was close personal friend Of Nelson who was a pioneer in air plane experiments and later in radio work. The message transmitted by air and mail read:
 "To Nels J. Nelson. Aero Garage, eS7 Elm street, New Britain, Conn., \ few lines to let you know that I am well and getting along fine. Tell
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06

brother 10 write. Would like to hear from home. Sure like it over here. Tell Walter that I have not receiv- ed any letters from him yet. Best regards from the bunch
 Signed. Charles G. Davey."
 The Atlanta operator who picked up the message vas 4-RN and the Bristol station was LOB.
 Coincident with receiving the mes sage via Atlanta and Bristol, Mir. Nelson received another message, almost identical which was picked up by Don C. Good. who operates amateur station 6-AJM at San Diego. Cal. The California operator advised Mir. Nelson that he maintains a daily wireless schedule with the Philip pines and would be glad to forward any message from Nelson to the New Britain soldier friend in the Philippines. Nelson already has d's- patched a reply for his old friend.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
GREENWOOD ST. WORKSHOP
 DESTROYED BY FLAMES
Earl, Morning Fire Causes Damage Estimated at $500 in r. C.
 Prellc's BuilIin.

Fire in q workshop at ar Green wood street, owned by F. (. PreIle, did damage estimated at about $500 th,s morning. The fire department was called at 6:12 o'clock by an alarm from Box t9 at inc corner of Greenwood and Wallace streets.
 Prclls, who is d msnuf3c'urcr of small metal articles. lost many val uanle tools, an electric motor and stock ready for shipment, He was awakened by a milkman who pound cd on his door. When the alarm was sounded the fire had gained consid crahle headway and flames were shooting high into the air In spite of the early hour q large crowd as garage next 10 Prelle's workshop was pushed out and saved. The cause of the fire is unknown
 Slight damage was done by fire in basement garage at 1555 Stanley street this morning. short circuit in the wiring of an automobile truck causing the blaze, which was dis covered by Officer John Griffen. who rang an alarm at 3:oS o'clock at Box AT at Stanley and Francis streets. The building. which is of brick construction and two stories in height, IS occupied on the ground floor by the Economy store and q drug store, and is owned by kolod- ney brothers. The garage is direct ly under the Economy store.
 The fire department was called ;t IBIS o'clock this forenoon to d grass fire on property Of Fire Com missioner Michael King on Smalley street. by an alarm from Box 64. corner Of Smalley and Wilson streets. At 11:2s. Co. No. was called to a blaze in pile of old lumber at 414 Stanley street. owned by l.. R. Barker. X grass Tire spread to the lumber. causing lively blaze for a short time
 Co. NO. , of the fire depa rtment was called to a grass fire on prop erty Of St. Johns church on New lngton avenue al II 90 this forenoon
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
Germany Building Dirigible to Fly the Atlantic and Back to
 Fatherland Without Stopping
Will Then Start on Voyage Around World by Way of VIadivostok, Tokio Lakehurst and Across to Europe-Plan to Make Trip in 12 Days
 Will Fly to South America.

Friedrichshafen, Germany. April 6 ttP)--In a hangar on the shore of Lake Constance. Germanys new lirisible. destined to make the world Easp because of it's amazing per tormances scheduled to begin in June, is being ompleted.
 In June pr. Hugo Eckener, who few the Los Angeles" tthen ZR-3> to the United States in 1924, will soar over Germany in the first trial flight of the newborn LZ-1c7. Chris tened Count Zeppelin.
 In July or August, Dr. Eckener in- tended 10 fly to the United States and back 10 Germany without land ing. Should some of his passengers desire to drop in at Lakehurst, \. J.. they may be permitted to do so by the parachute method.
 Thereafter. if Dr Eckener's dreams come true, he will attempt to fly around the world in 12 days by way of Nladivostok, Tokio. Califor- mia. Lakehurst and the Atlantic. He is prepared to carry 20 passengers on these flights. of whom three will be newspaper correspondents. In the same year he hopes to fly from Lakehurst to San Diego.
 Ultimately. the Gargantuan air ship is destined for regular service between Spain and Argentina.
 The cost of single night from Sevilla to Buenos Aires. Dr. Eckener has computed. will be 200,000 gold marks t$50,O00) providing such trips are made every week. l.-e net revenues from fares, posta. >-enu and fright are estimated at 40o,00O gold marks.
 The dirigible will fly from Ger many to the United States in three days" Dr. Eckener told the corres- pendent. and cover the return journey in two days. thanks 10 fa- Nora hle winds. Four and a half days will he required 70 Buenos Aires and
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
SPANIARDS WILL TRY TO FLY TO NEW YORK
Wait for Installation of New Motor in Plane
 Before Hopping Of

Hendaye. Franco. Spanish Frontier, April P>-Advices from Seville to- day said Captains .Iimenez and lglesias, Spanish aces in the MorVc- can campaign have decided to try a nonstop flight from Spain to New York. The fliers recently broke the Spanish record for duration when they remained aloft 2S hours and have been preparing 10 set new worlds distance record with a flight 10 British India. They were sched- uled to start yesterday but the hop was postponed for the announced reason that they needed to have a new motor installed in their plane.
 The advices say. however. that they have become impatient at the delay In obtaining permission to fly over several foreign countries to India ana have set their faces vest Msfd instead.
 Their plane Is named Jesus of Great Strength" and is an all.Span- ish product, resembling in construc- tion the Bruguet used by Dieudonne Costes and Joseph Lebrix. It has a Hispano Suiza motor.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
CITY WILL NOT SPEND
 $2,000,000, HALL SAYS
Democratic Campaign Statement Denied by
 Finance Chairman

Rlddlins democratic ca1npaiEners' claims that the city is about 10 plunge into 3 so.ooo, 900 investment for changes in the sewage system. Chairman Edward F, Hall of the board of finance and taxation told gathering of sixth ward republi- cans last night that such an expen- allure is not in contemplation and IS not possible at this time.
 Explaining his position as chair man of the finance board, the speak CT said it would be quite impossible fer such 8. project to be in line for immediate operation without his knowledge and lie claimed, he has no information of any plan 10 spend large sum of money in the near future.
 The preliminary work was done because it was possible to get the services of state engineers at that particular time. he pointed out. From the data gathered 1t was indi- cate1 that the work can be done for much less than s2,"oooo he said
 The bonds for which legislative authority has been given are in tended for sewage improvements about the city and will be issued .piecemeal Hall added. He made clam the democrats arc in error when they say the bonds are for sewage disposal plant. He also ar sued that the city cannot finance the work without exceeding the limit of its bonding powers.
 Senator Hall discussed Councilman Bartlett's fitness for the office Of mayor, claiming that he has already saved the city much money and is capable of accomplishing more if given authority over all depart lnents.
 The claim that Bartlett, If elect ed, would be bound by political machine was denied by Judge M. D. saxe. who predicted an administra- tion for the city's interests under the republican candidate.
 Chairman w. H. Judd of the re- publican town committee. taking up the democratic argument that Bart lett had voted both ways on the question of higher tax. finally siding with those seeking the a6 .1-2 mill rate as against 26 mills. pointed 10 the fact that a majority of the dem ocrats were absent from the meet ing at which the tax was laid and voted neither way.
 candidate Bartlett spoke briefly following the outline of his cam paign talks elsewhere. He claimed incops sistency on the part of the democrats in criticizing the republi- can machine and then endorsing re- publican cadidatas for office
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
Mrs. Coolidge Can't
 Help Roll Easter Eggs

washington, April ( ReFor the first time since President Coolidge entered the White House. Washington children will roll their eggs on the executive lawn on Easter Monday unaided by Mrs. Coolidge.
 The critical condition of Mrs. Lemira Goodhue. her mother, is still keeping Mrs. Coolidge in Massachusetts and it is not be- lieved at the White House that it will be possible for her to return to Washington before next Mon day.
 Despite Mrs. Coolidges ab- sence. all preparations have been made to entertain Washing tons little ones as usual. Wire fences have been erected around the fountains and on the edge of some of the sleeper slopes on the grounds to prevent injury to the children.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
SUMNER HOME BURNED
Residence Of Dr. Walter Ba<tesio fin Washington, Destroyed With Loss Of 33O.OOO.

Washington. Conn. April F- The summer home of Dr. Walter A. Bastedo, of New York, on a hill one mile south of Washington Green. was burned this morning with a loss of between $2o.ooO and sSo,o00.
 The first started from an unde- termined cause fin a servants room on the top floor. Some of the house. hold furnishings were saved but a collection of bric-a-brac which in- cluded many gift pieces to Mrs. Bastedo, who was active in war work in New York. and articles col- lected by pr. and Mrs. Bastedo, was entirely lost. Its value was con- siderable.
 Mrs. Bastedo and two children and the servants were in the house when the fire was noticed at : a. m. Bremen responded and saved out lying buildings but water was scarce owing to the height of the hill. The site of the house Is one of the not able ones in the town.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
GOfF ENTERS RACE FOR PRESIDENCY Is Sixth Senator to File for
 Primaries
 FROM WEST VIRGINIA
No Previous Indication That He Would Be a Candidate For Office of Chief ENeCutiye-Is Junior senator.

Washington. April $ Pl-The co]ors of the sixth sonat orial candi- date for the republican presidential nomination were flying today with the entry of Guy D. Golf, junior senator from West Virginia, in the primary in that state May c9. when 19 delegates to the Kansas City convention will be selected.
 The announcement that Senator Golf had mailed his filing papers to Charleston was made last night by his secretary. Thomas P. Meaney who said the senator had been urged to make the ra ce by the entire West Virginia delegation in congress and by other prominent persons
 Takes His Place.
 Thus. the former assistant attor- hey general places his name along side Curtis of Kansas: Watson of Indiana: Norris of Nebraska; Reed of Missouri, and Walsh of Montana, the latter two democrats. in the senatorial lists for the nomination. Had he lived. Willis. republican, Ohio, would have made the seventh to enter the presidential contest from the senate.
 Time for filing in West Virginia for next months primary closes April %. In filing there, delegates must declare if they will or will not he bound by the primary vote in the convention.
 There had been no previous indi- cation that Golf would become a candidate and his entry as West Nir- slna's "favorite son. immediately gave rise 10 speculation as to wheth- CT Herbert Hoover, who yesterday picked up seven more delegates 10 complete his 29 in the Kentucky convention to bring him neck and neck with Frank o. Lowden in his delegate race, would go in there also
 While Hoover supporters Have in dlcated that the secretary would wait until the Ohio primary April 24 is over before deciding whether 'ia enter West Virginia, political ob- servers belisse he will fAfeeo the latter opportunity because of his reluctance to contest "favorite son. votes, Ii is true he entered Ohio against Willis and Indiana against Watson, but only. it is held. in inc belief that he stood no chance of getting the second choice delegates
 Continued on Page 2D
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
ACCUSES BARTLETT G
 SLIGHT|NG 9TH WARD
Sablotsky Says G. 0. P. Candidate Voted Against
 Park

The republican nominee for may or. Councilman Donald L. Bartlett is one Of the group of council mem bes who withheld from the fifth ward the entoyments of | park. Councilman Samuel Sablotsky de- clared at an open air rally that at- tracted several hundred residents of the district to the intersection of Broad and High streets last night.
 Sharing the platform with Regis trar Thomas J. Smith, Finance Com missioner Paul Nurczyk. Alderman Frank Zapatka and ex-Mayor A. NJ. Paonessa, Sa ablotsky charged Bart lett with having voted tc table the park proposition and with having indicated no interest in whether the children of the fifth ward were sub jected to the dangers of traffic or not.
 Registrar Smith also touched on the park situation. He declared there is no district Tn New Britain that contributes more 10 the growth of the city than the fifth ward, but yet. he pointed out, 1t is denied a park and this in spite Of the fact that the land is owned by the city and the costs of equipment would be slight.
 He said that the two men nomi- mated for selectmen this year by the democrats are fifth ward residents, Darius Benjamin and Kasimir Ma jewicz.
 Alderman Zapatlla. introduced by Chairman NJ. T. Callahan as one Of the men who makes it possible for the fifth ward to have represen- tation Se5 days a year. spoke briefly in behalf Of the two democratic council candidates. James P. Mur- phy and Lucian Macora.
 Candidate Pacnessa told of his II years ot service as councilrlGn followed by four years Tn the office of mayor and Of his efforts to give the city the best form of govern ment possible. He promised 10 con- tinue the policies of government in vogue from 1892 10 1928 and dis claimed any connections with ma chine politics. d -claring e would much rather be defeated than be elected by a machine and then be required to take the dictates of poli- ticians.
 This was the second appearance of the democrats in the fifth ward. the meeting having been planned because a great many residents of the district were unable to gain ad- mission to the Falcon hall last Sun day night.
 On Monday night the Political Follies" will be presented for the fifth ward vc'ers in Rialto hall. the show being followed by dancing.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
AUTO AND TROLLEY IN HEAD.0N CRASH Operator Eltricatod Fron
 WrGkase With Slight Injuries MACHINE BADLY DAMAGED
Parker w. Fairbank Of Garden street Tries to Pass Out Electric Car on Left Side on Black Rock Avenue and Meets Another,

While attempting to pass out ono trolley car by going to the left, an automobile owned and driven by Parker W. Fairbank of SS Garden street crashed head-on into another trolley going north in front of S Black Rock avenue about 1o:Se o'clock this morning. Although tho entire left Side of the automobile was ripped of by the impact and Mir. Fairbank was pinned in the drivers seat, unable to extricate himself without aid. he suffered only small decorations of two fingers on his left hand.
 The trolley, one.man vehicle running between Meriden and New Britain, due i'll New Britain center at 1o:S7 o'clock. was in chargs of Motorman Joseph II. Kane of 294 Cook avenue, Meriden. The front end Of the trolley Was stove in by the collision and it was probably due to the quick stop made by the motor man that Mir. Fairbank was not ground under the wheels or more seriously injured.
 Auto Strewn Along Road
 Parts of the automobile . sedan. were strewn along the road for . distance Of about 60 feet. The dooss were ripped off and the xteering wheel was shattered and the shaft bent out Of shape. Glass was stfewn over the highway and the chassis of tho automobile was bent from the strain. Neighbors hearing the crash. hastened out to help. Mir. Fairbank, alone in a car filled with groceries, was found in the drivers seat un- able to move because of the litter of debris.
 When he was extricated, Dr. John Purney was summoned and aside from a slight shock. MT. Fairbank was found to have suffered no in- juries other than the slight cuts to his fingers. He was given attention and was able later to drive another car down town to make asraADp, ments for the cars Of the wss1 automobile and to RApart tAe anG1Tt dEnt khrpugA. ehA usaAI d(e11 \ E
 Sergeant John C. etadler of the police department was on the scene shortly after the accident happened. He made no arrests after hearing the statements of the automobile driver and the trolley motorman.
 The automobile was complete wreck on one side from the radiator to the rear fender. It was pinned on the front of tho trolley and pushed about 30 feet before the trolley could be brought to . stop.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
Earth Split in Idaho
 } Miles: Gas Comes Out

Grangeville, Idaho, April 6 ND - An opening in the earth three-miIes long and wide enough for a team 10 drive through. has been reported by D. A. Hardin of Whitebird, Idaho. 20 miles from here.
 Hardin said the Assure extends on both sides of the foothills of the Seven Devils range Of mountains, almost in a straight line, extending 10 the Salmon river near the ham, let of Lucille, which Is 20 miles from Whitebird. X strong odor of gas emanates from the split in the earth. Hardin said.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-06
Youngest Defendant
 Ever Tried Is Free

Pittsburgh, April dP, - Ale Sheny county's youngest defen- dant ever to bc tried on a 1nur- der charge was freed today. A jury returned verdict of not guilty in the case of Robert Stevens, 14, who was indicted in the killing of an unidentified man on the Allegheny river bank. The victim was slugged and robbed of $S.75.
 It was testified that Stevens took part in the killing because he was dominated by Alvin Hess. 16. who was convicted of first degree murder last week.