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New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
TRUST COMPANIES
 IN FINE CONDITION
Stae~ Banking Commissioner
 Finds Thtm Prosperous

Hartford. Conn.,. Jan. 20 R-The report on the condition of Trust companies in Connecticut for the three months period ending Decem- Der s1. 1927 is considered very satis- factory by Bank Commissioner Les ter E. Sippee. It shows that the increase during the three months period was about 3l 400 greater than the increase in assets in the preced- ing three months.
 The report also indicates, the com- missioner said, that there was no very heavy rush for loans.
 The total assets of the trust com panies for three months period end- ing December 31. was t37S.S73,730 and increase in the three months of 315.ss7,710. The largest single tn- crease tn assets was in all types of loans and amounted to t7.l29.365. The increase In deposits is $t,7S7.- 6b6 and the increase in banking house fixtures and furnishings was tl.576.S:S.
 Tho increase in the amount due from the federal. reserve banks. re- serve agents, banks and bankers was about $3,s00.O00. The largest de- crease in assets came under real es- tate and amounted to t1,171.21o.
 The report indicated that bills dis counted amounted to $72.46l.517 and the fund set aside for saving depositors $123.797,s27.
 Securities were listed as $30,20S.- 07l, the total not including United States government securities which amount to S4.5S1.S16.
 The figures indicate that the gov ernment securities decreased more than a quarter of million.
 The amount due from reserve agents was $15.s07.77o and the cash on hand at the end of the period was $6,075,491.
 Under liabilities $19.611.o75 is listed under capital and $lS.704.71O as surplus.
 The undivided prohts are given as $9.796.236: saving deposits $1S3,797,- so2 and general commercial deposits S4,S64,S3s.
 The most noticeable increase Tn the liabilities, $s.5s5,s5s. came un- der general deposits. Savings de' posits increased $4,7S7.655 and the surplus increase was $1.441,446. for the three month period.
 The undivided profits showed the most noticeable decrease with e1.- G30. 0.605.
 The total assets for the savings banks in the state for the three month period ending December S1 was S651. 1.995.s47, an increase of $14.902.533.
 Total deposits amounted to $6S7.- 2eo, ,O69. an increase of t1l,25:,536.
 The commissioner pointed out that this showing was particularly gratifying in view of the fact that Sl,60O, ,O00 was withdrawn by Christ mas club members. Public utility bond holdings amounted to $4S,09o,425. an increase of {430S,9SS.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
Police Arrest Six in
 Raid, Ignoring Threats

Pittsburgh, Pa., Jan. 20 (uP)- Six Italians, one of them woman. arrested by detectives in raids on two alleged gunmen's rendezvous, were held without bail in the Ale gheny county jail today.
 They were held in connection with the murder of John Daniels, and II unexplained blackhand killings in Pittsburgh in the last year.
 Threats to "get" police were ig- nored as they continued rounding up alleged gangsters today.
 In a rooming house conducted by Ida Nichini. police arrested four men who were docketed as Ray Nichini. IT. brother of the Nichini woman; Pete Curatolo, S9; Luigi Piazza, 43, and Charles Spalino. 3S. The woman also was arrested.
 Joe MaSia. 34. was arrested in his restaurant, where Louis Lamcndola was shot to death early last summer.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
HERO Of ROMA IS
 GIVEN AIR AWARD
Sergeant Cheney Saved Four From Flames

Washington, Jan. c0-The Cheney award. established in memory of First Lieutenant William H. Cheney of the army air corps. who was killed in an air collision at Foggia. Italy, during the World. war. was granted yesterday to Master Ser geant Harry A. Chapman. hero of the Roma dirigible disaster of Feb ruary 21. 1922.
 The award is bestowed annually for acts of valor, extreme fortitude or self-sacrifice performed in con- nection with aircraft, but not neces- sarily of a military nature. Officers and men Of the regular army air corps and the army air corps re- serve are eligible.
 For his heroism as one of the crew of the Roma in saving the lives of four companions when the dirisible crashed and burned at Hampton. Va. with death to S4, Sergeant Chapman received a bronze plaque. a certificate of award and sum of money consisting of the income from S1O.000 which was set aside by Mrs. Mary l.. c. Schofield of Peterboro, N. H.. and Mrs. Ruth Cheney Streeter of Morristown. N. J.. mother and sister of Lieutenant Cheney.
 Fire broke out when the airshIp crashed. and Sergeant Chapman. with four companions. was entrap- ped in . canvas-enclosed compart- ment. Chapman made an opening with his knife in the canvas through which tt was possible for him to es- cape. but he helped his companions out before he left the fiery ruins.
 He was so severely burned that for several days little hope was enter tained for his recovery. He was commended in orders by General Pershing. but his act. not having oc- cured in action. was not at that time within the provisions of law authorizing decorations. His home Is in Missouri. and he is stationed at Langley field.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
Radio Televisi0n Not
 Yet Near Perfection

Schenectady, N. 9.. Jan. 30 (uP) It will be at least five years be- fore radio television sets can be mar keted on commercial basis, it was announced today by officials of the General Electric company.
 In addition to producing the ap- paratus at price within the finances of the average person, it also would be necessary to establish special |television broadcasting stations. be- fore such q set could be put on the market, it was pointed out.
 The officials made it plain that General Electric would be only the manufacturers of the instrument. while the Radio Corporation of Am erica would have charge of it's sale.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
Ban on Magazine Is
 Removed by Justice

Boston. Jan. 20 (UP)-The Feb ruary number of Boys Life" banned from Boston newstands be- cause of picture which appeared on it's cover. is suitable for distribu- ton in this city, Municipal Judge Michael J. Creed ruled today.
 Police had blocked the sale of the magazine on the ground that the picture-three Boy Scouts marching ill emulation of 'The Spirit of '76" Was in violation of the Massachu- setts statutes preventing the use of the national emblem for advertising purposes. One of the boys in the picture carried an Amer rican flag.
 Judge Creed praised the magazine cover and ordered the police ban withdrawn.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
Newspaperman Witness
 In ,OOO, 900 Lawsuit

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 20 (UP)- J. A. Keefe. business manager Of the Memphis Press Scimitar. re- stunned testimony today bearing on the papers circulation in it's t1 .ooo.- 900 libel suit against the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
 The suit M an outgrowth of an advertisement published by the Commercial Appeal on April 10. 1927. captioned "A Plain False hood" and challenging the state ment of the Press Scimitar that its paid circulation was more than 93.0O0.
 In opening testimony late yester- day. Keefe produced reports in sub stantiation of the Press -Scimitar's claim. Opposing counsel agreed to contest the issue on the basis of the Press-Scimitar's paid circulation on April ., 1927.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
Aged Elopers Return
 Home to Face Music

Monroe, Mich. Jan. 20 R-A bride of @ and a bridegroom S9 years old, who eloped from their home in Lafayette, Ohio, in the face of family objections and were mar r;ed here yesterday, were returning home today to "face the music"
 The bridegroom is Jordan $. Craig and his bride was Mrs. Barbara C.. Miller, his housekeeper It was the third trip each had made to the altar.
 We slipped away to be married because we knew his family wouldn't like the idea" Mrs. Craig explained He has q nice house and enough put away to keep us comfortably.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
Boys Use Water Pistols
 To Force Girls to Dance

Rosewood. Minn., Jan. 20 UP)-- Water pistols---weapons of Rosewood youths to force girls to dance with thcm-were banned today by the Rosewood high school faculty.
 The pistols were used at a school function several days ago. Damage to walls and ceilings of the school combined with reports that several girls had suffered severe colds, led to the official ban.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
Weddings
DAMLANO-aANZONE

Miss Thereea Sansone. daughter Of Mir. and Mrs. Angelo Sansons of llc Ellis street. became the bride of Michael Damiano of South Wash ington street, Plainville. yesterday morning at St. Joseph's church. Rev. John F. Donohue. pastor. performed the ceremony at . o'clock.
 Miss Mary Sansone. sister of the bride. was maid of honor. and Peter Damiano, brother of the bridegroom. was best man. After the wedding there was . reception at the home Of the brides parents.
 MT. and Mrs. Damiano will make their home In Plainville on their re- turn from a short wedding trip.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
SITE OF NEW SYNAGOGUE
 TO BE CHOSEN SUNDAY
Committee of Congregation Brethren Sons of Israel to Make It's
 Recommendation.

The site of the new $250,000 syn agogue to be erected by the Con- gregation Brethren Sons of Israel, will be definitely decided upon at q general meeting of the congrega- tion Sunday evening at s o'clock.
 The committee in charge of plans for the new edifice will present its recommendation as to a site for the building and the matter will be thoroughly discussed. The recom- mendation of the committee has not been made public as yet.
 The financial secretary of the congregation will present his quar- terly report at the meeting.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
Cosgrave Has Rough
 Crossing of Atlantic

Homeric, which brought President Cosgfave of the Irish Free State to America today, was battered by mountainous seas which racked her decks during the voyage. The yes sel was two days late. Several heavy ventilators were bent by the flashing waves. For two days the ship was swept by severe gales and at one time was forced to heave to while huge drums of oil were made secure in the hold.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
Veteran of Navy Sick
 In Brooklyn HOsnital

William krech. a lifelong resident of New Britain. who has served 16 years in the navy. is critically ili with pneumonia at the navy hospi- tai at Brooklyn. N. r.. according to word received by his mother, Mrs. Elsie krech of Plainville. and a for mer resident of this city. Mir. Krech has visited practically every coun- try in the world during his long service. His last active service was on tho '. s. s. MacFarland. While on furlough to this city a year ago. MT. Krech suffered a broken leg and fractured ribs as the result Of an accident involving a hit and run driver in Thompsonville.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
FAREWELL PARTY ATH. s.

A farewell party to the senior mtd-year members of the Senior High school Junior College club was held in the school yesterday. Ap- proximately 50 or 50 members were present One of the most interesting features was . series of talks given by each of the graduating members i concerning their plans after gradu- alton. Several are planning to go to college while other have plans for normal school education.
 Entertainment was given by Lib< bic Dunn and Libby Dunn. both ac- tive members of tho club. Doris Nell son. Adelaide Osgood and Ruth Goodwin also furnished entertain rnent. Refreshments were served.
 The club is in charge of Miss Katharine H. Clark assisted by Miss Helen H. Stahl.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
Body of Smith Girl Said to Be in Florida

Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. 20 R - Police today began a search for the sender of q telegram to New York authorities saying that the body of Frances St. John smith. missing smith college student. was dissect- cd and shipped to Jacksonville.
 The message was sent from here and filed, officers were informed. by a man signing himself 70. F. Jones'" An effort immediately was begun to find O. r. Jones, an Evan gclist of Hart Haven, near Jackson vile. for possible aid in clearing up the mysterious message.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
MINISTER DEAD

Providence. k. l.. Jan. 20 R - Rev. John s. Bridgford, retired Methodist minister. died today in his roth year. He was born in AL bany. N. Y., and held pastorates in New York state. Massa chusetts. Connecticut and Vermont. He was treasurer of the annual New Eng land southern conference of the Methodist Episcopal church for 26 aGarS
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
MRS. GAUDEI DEAD;
 WARRANT IS ISSUED
(Continusd from Ftrst pass)

Mrs. Way walked to the front door to secure aid.
 Gutlfoyie silQt
 Upon returning. 1t is saiA. sAs missed the revolver from tt place on the floor.
 Incidents which occurred before tho party left tho house are also regarded a interesting.
 Dr. Guilfoyls was unusually silent during the evening. Mr. Way had picked up . paper and was examin- ing . cross word puzzle. Nrk Gull foyle was helping Nr. Way in an effort to solve the puzzle.
 In the meantime Dr. Guilfoyie had left . small package on . chair. 4 few minutes latAr Mrs. Gaudst re- marked that che was ready to leave. Dr. Guilfoyis. his wife and Ar. and Mrs. Way prepared to accompany her. Ars. duilfoyis secured her coat and. returning to the room, threw 1t across the chair upon which her husband had left . package. It is believed that she was not aware u0x A01ONu0 &40U tVAk SAV t&NAA00 on the chair when he reached for it to hand 1t to MT. Way. for whom 1t was intsndsd.
 What are you doing there!" de- manded Mrs. 0uilfoyle, as her hus- '. band was apparently reaching for her coat
 After the shooting. Mrs. Guilfoyle told the police. she had dropped the weapon into . pocket of this coat after picking 1t up from tho floor. When Mrs. Guilfoyls was taken to her husbands room at tho hospital yesterday. police officer said to Dr. Guilfoyle. Mrs. Guilfoyle says you intended to commit suicide"
 T didn't say that" replied Ithe doctor. II thought you said that" Mrs. Guilfoyle broke in. Mra Guil- foyle had helped her husband up the stairs to the heth room after the shooting. They were converstnE with each other when Mrs. Way appeared. None other than Dr. Guilfoyle or his wife arc under suspicion of hav- ing committed the crime. Lieut.. Will Hams said today. The police believe the doctor and his wife agreed to keep silent during short conversa- ton in German shortly after the shooting when she helped him up- stairs to the bathroom and just be- fore he was taken to the hospital. Lieut.. Williams. therefore. has given orders that realtives visiting Dr. Guilfoyle and Mrs. Guilfoyle must converse with them in English.
 Mr. and Mrs. John T. Guilfoyle of Philadelphia, parents of the doctor, arrived here yesterday at p. m. They were permitted to see their son last night and this morning Mir.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
FULLER FOR PRESIDENT

Washington, Jan. 20 (UP)-John P. Nolan. former democratic candi- date for congressman from Boston. announced today he will open head quarters here February 1 to direct the republican presidential candi- chusetts.
 Governor Fuller is the only type of republican who can match Al Smithsrecord of rising from poverty to statesmanship," Nolan said. "He is Massachusetts leading citizen"
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
ARRESTED AS STABBER,
 GIVES LOCAL ADDRESS
Joseph Verany, Held In Bridgeport Says He Lives q 1Sl High
 Street, This City.

A man giving his name as Joseph Verany of 191 High street. New Britain. was taken into custody es- terday by the Bridgeport police on suspicion of being the phantom stabber" who has wounded 26 girls and women in the Park City during the past several months. The local police were asked for information concerning him but Officer w. s. strolls was unable to locate anyone who knew the man.
 According 10 the Bridgeport po- lice. Verany said he was a cobbler and had saved &l91 which he had with him. for the purpose of open ing a cobbling shop. He was in a waterfront restaurant about 3 a. m. when detectives picked him up. un- less he is identified by victims of the stabber, it is probable that he will not be held for court.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
Stella FanOS

Stella Panos. 10 years old, or 139 Beaver street, died yesterday after noon at Gndercliff sanitarium. Merl- den.
 She was born in Brookline. Mass. and had been at the Meriden .inst- tuition for the past two years. She leaves 8 brother and two sisters in this city.
 The remains will be brought to this city tomorrow afternoon. run erai services will be in Erwin chapel and burial will be in Fairview cenle- tcry.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
PELTZER IS BARRED

Boston, Jan. 20 RHTwo of the six members of the foreign relations committee of the National A. A. C., including its chairman. Joseph B. McCabe Of Boston. have voted not to allow Dr. Otter Peltzer. German holder of the worlds record for the half mile. to compete in any tracks meets in this country at present.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
TOSCANINl HERE

New York. Jan. 20 UP)-Arturo Toscaninl. guest condlctor of the Philharmonic orchestra. arrived from Southampton today on the liner Homeric for a series of 3G concerts in the United States.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
s7oo,oOO MORTGAGE DEED

A mortgage deed for $7O0.O00 covering properties in several states has been fil ed at the office of the town clerk. It is given by tho Go- Gas Company to the Equitable ln- surance Co. While the usual cos, for recording a deed is q to (2, the fee for this will he between $50 and 960. City Clerk Thompson states.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
Deaths
John M. l}ettS

John w. Betts. 73 years old. died at his home. 30 Quincy street Springfield, Mass. last night.
 Besides his wife. he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Jonas Smith Of Springfield and Mrs. Nellie Cashman of this city: and son John Belts of Santa Monica. Calif.
 Funeral arrangements are incom- plete. The body will be brought to this city for burial in Fairyiew ceme- tery. it is expected.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
Special Notice

A bridge and whist party will be Main street. tonight. Lunch will be served. Prizes will be awarded. Ad- mission 25 cents.-Adv.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
Funerals
Samuel MOncanO

NIIluNl AvaotNaho
 Funeral services for Samuel Mon- cano of 31 Charter Oak place, Hart ford, will be held at that place to- MOTION morning at 8 o'clock and at St. Mary's church this city at ? o'clock. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
BANK CIiEARlN0S

New York, Ian. 20 (UP)-Aoak clcarings $1.1o?.0eo.0e0: cleassao house balance e114.0ee. .ese: fo1sg1l reserve bank credit balaaeo ole4- OO0.aoN.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. Jan. 20 (CP) - The treasury net balance Jan. 10 was Customs reco1y0 this month to Jan. lS were e2S.SSA,- 233c0.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20

0uilloyis ebtainsd psrsntenion C visit his daughter -in-law at the jail.
 Mrs. Guilfoyle's mother and sister arrived at Hartford from Camden. N. l.. and were taken to tho jail with detectives to zee the prisoner. Lieut. Williams, Prosecutor Carlson and Detective Sergeant Charles J. Hall lissey were at the jail to continue their questioning of Mrs. Guilfoyle this afternoon.
 Nrs. 0auaet formerly worked in this city. being employed in the of- Acs Of the corbin Screw Corp. At that time she was not married and lived in Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-20
FEEL EARTH SHOCK

Bergamo, Jan. 20 (uP)-A slight earthquake shock was felt today in the township of Loverc. No damage was done.
Evening star., 1928-04-28
NAVY AIRMAN GETS
AWARD FOR VALOR
Master Sergt. H. A. Chapman
Given Cheney Token by Presi-
dent for Saving Four Lives.

Master Sergt Harry A. Chapman
10Th Airship Company. Langley Field
Va. today received from the hands of
President Coolidge "the Cheney award
bestowed annually by the chief of the
Air Corps for an act of valor or of
extreme fortitude or self-sacrifice in a
humanitarian interest performed in
connection with aircraft. The award
was made In the rear grounds of the
White House in the presence Of a small
company of high ranking Navy officials.
Sergeant Chapman was one of the
crew OF the United States Army airship
Roma when 1t crashed and was destroy
ed in 1922. Fire broke out Immediately
after The crash. He. with four COM
panions. was entrapped in canvass
incloSei compartment with escape
through the usual exits cut of by the
flames. While the fire was raging Sergt
Chapman. with his knife. made an
opening in the canvas through which
II was possible for him TO escape i'm
mediateiy with little or no injury TO
himself, Instead OF doing so at once.
he gailantly helped his four companions
70 take advantage of this exit before
he himself left the fiery ruin. He was
so severely burned before he could make
his escape that for several days little
hope was entertained for his recovery.
The donors of this award are Mrs.
Mary l.. c. Schofield. of Peterboro.
N. H.. and Mrs. Ruth Cheney Streeter
of Morristown. ". j.. the mother and
sister of Lieut.. Cheney. who lost his
life In the Air Service.
Evening star., 1928-04-28
ARMY FAILS TOCUT
CHINESE RAILROAD
NationaIists' Claims Called
Premature-Japanese
Warn Troops.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PEKING, April 28.-Ofhcial foreign
reports today indicated that claims by
the Nationalists that they had cut the
railway between Tsinan, capital Of
Shantung, and Tsingtao, on the coast,
we're premature.
Cavalry, believed to be bandits which
were recently incorporated in the Ma
tionalist ranks. however, approached
the railway about so miles east OF
Tsinan, at Poshan, where there are 420
Japanese soldiers.
Civilians leaving various places threat
ened by the Nationalist drive have
overtaxed the means Of communication.
Arrival of the Japanese Protective
Mission at Tsingtao has been completed
and the japanese armed strength In
Shantung Province today stood at
5000 men. Two thousand soldiers. in
cluding artillery, were sent westward
from Tsingtao.
Lieut.. Gen. Fukuda, commander Of
the japanese expedition. sent messages
to the Northern commanders, Sun
Chuan-Fang and Chang Tsung- Chang,
and the Southern commanders, Chang
Kai-Shek and Feng Yu-Hsiang, warn
ing them that the Tsinan- -Esingtao
railway communications must be main
tanned and available to all nations. He
asserted the Japanese intended to keep
strictly neutral and not to interfere
with either Northerners or Southern
erS.
Five American destroyers arrived at
Chefoo. The third and fourth wives Of
Chang Tsung- -Shang with several chill
dren also arrived there Changs mother
and sister previously took refuge in
Chefoo.
Evening star., 1928-04-28

States, speaking, he said, for American
business, made this statement:
The news Of the death of Repre-
sentative Madden is o great shock to
me personally as know It will be to
his great host of admirers in the men,
hership in the Chamber of Commerce
of the United States.
mo group could be more conscious
than the business men of America of
the great service he has rendered by
the sound business sense which he
brought to the Government as chair
man of the appropriations committee
of the House of Representatives,
He has been a staunch upholder of
The budget system; and that same
ability which made him success in his
private business made him a great asset
as public servant, His death is a real
loss to the country"