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New Britain herald., 1928-12-31
Optimism for l929in Hgh Places

In response to solicitation by the Held moulders Of
financial and industrial thought have contributed their views
business prospects for 1929 to this Special Financial Ed
ton The reviews will be found other pages of this ISSUE
The is the the coming year, particularly the
first half will be good for business and that sound conditions
will prevail commercially. Almost without exception those
whose opinions sought express the belief that the bs
situation is due for Improvement There is strong
of optimism incorporated in the statements made by
manufacturers and bankers If their forecasts become rea
tes New Britain during 1929 should enjoy one of its most
periods prosperous for investors merchants and
working men.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-31
MAYOR CHAMPIONS
CARE IN DRIVING
kppeals to Public TO Cut Down
' Accidents During 1929
CHILDREN IN DANGER
City TO Celebrate Advent OF New
Year Tonight With Parties at
Clubs and Homos-LAte Trollcys
After Shows In .Tl1eatefe.


A New Years resolution to exer-
else more care in the operation OF
automobiles and by 20 doing de-
crease the accident toll In New Brit
ain, is suggested by Mayor Paonesss
In his annual New Years message
issued today, which reads
New Years, and the time for
good and determined resolutions IL
now here.
LET US forget the financial
phases of our community life. We
are all striving for an honest living
and We all look with pride upon our
neighbor's successes in this direc-
ton. We may have had our differ
ences of opinion. but when we stop
and analyze every act and deed. We
find We can regard past perform
ances with satisfaction.
let Us Look to Future
with the coming Of the New
Year, let us forget the past ana
look to the future. Let each ask
himself: What can ! do for my
neighbor and for my city in the
year 1922"
There is one thought outstand-
ing in my mind as look back over
the year 1928, and recall the hun
dreds OF men. women and children
who have been injured or killed as
a result Of automobile accidents.
We all realize that in most case,
the accidents were unavoidable,
But, can we not reduce the number
Of accidents in our city next year?
I believe We can II We carry on a
campaign Of safety and exercise
more care in driving, particularly in
the center of the city.
Children Have Right Of Way
The city administration has
made every effort to develop parks,
Fairgrounds. provide bathing, fish
ing. skating and other attractions.
to draw the children from the
streets to place Of safety. But We
have about 10000 children who
must 90 to school. and in 30 doing
must cross highways. The supreme
court ruled some time ago that the
children have the right Of way. ana
II should he 30. We must be more
careful. appeal to every motoris,
to make asresoiution to this end, and
In 30 doing insure safety to the in
nocent and unprotected children o.,
our city. To the entire populace Of
the City Of New Britain goes my
best wishes for a happy and pros
porous New Year.
"A. NJ. PAONESSA,
Mayor"
New Years will be ushered In in
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New Britain herald., 1928-12-31
ARM02Y AT HUDSON. NY,
DESTROYED BY BLAZE
Fircmen Rattle to Keep .Conflagrn-
ton From Reaching Ammunition
Stores OF Machine Guns

Hudson, N. Y. Dec. 81 R-Fire
swept the New York state armory
here today. The interior and fur
nishings Of the building were expect
ed to be a total loss. Firemen sum-
moned by a general alarm were bat
tling to keep the flames from
spreading to large quantity Of am
munition stores in the building.
About 5000 rounds Of machine
gun ammunition were stored in the
basement of the building and sew
eral small explosions occurred. but
firemcn kept the flames from reach
ing the main body Of the ammuni-
ton and prevented a major blast.
Portions Of the walls crumbled
after the fire had been burning for
hours. and 1t was expected the
building would be a total loss.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-31
Proposed Reservoir for Hartford
Would Affect Big Rainbow Plant,
Stanley Works Official Declares
Generation of Power for Use In New Britain Factory
Threatened by Project Which Capital City Intends
to Present to Legislature Conference
In Progress This Afternoon.

Works and others along the Farm.
ington river.
The plan Is being developed with
a view to future needs Of the wa
ter department Of Hartford, ami
while Its ultimate cost has not been
fixed 1t il agreed that 1t will run
into several millions OF dollars
Tests have been made in recent
months and conferences have been
held between the Hartford off,cials
and those whose rights are con-
cerned.
Three Plans Considered
To recomperse the Stanley Works
and others along the river route.
three plans are under consideration.
The first is the hydro-electric
plant which it Is proposed to lease
to the Hartford Electric Light Co.
to generate and supply the needs
Of those affected. II this plan is
carried out. the plant will operate
from a so feet drop worked from
the new basin and the compensat.
ing reservoir.
Selecting a site near Satan's King
dom. engineers have projected as a
possibility, a new dam and COM
pensating reservoir, permitting the
mills and present hydro-electric
plants to draw as their needs re-.
quire.
A third scheme contemplates
purchase of the water rights OF the
Stanley Works and others. This, II
is believed. would be the most cost
ly and the least desirable since 1t
would take away the power right.
and replace no part Of them.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-31
Authorities Nab
Cruiser With Liquor

Buffalo, N. Y, Dec. 81 R-Thrce
men were arrested and cabin
cruiser containing 70 cases of ale
and 900 cases Of whiskey were seiz-
ed Sunday by federal authorities.
Those arrested. charged with snug
Cling liquor, gave their names as
Richard Woods, Bridgeburg, Ont. {:
Harold Kelly and George Howard.
both Of Buffalo.
The cruiser was chased by coast
guard boat and halted only after =
shot was fred across her bow.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-31
Barbershop for Men
Is Found at Last

Chicago, Dec. II R1Eureka.
gents! There Is some justice in the
world.
A barbershop in the Rookery
building on La Salle street hung
this sign on the door today:
''No ladies served here"
They bother the big broker and
bond men," the boss barber ox-
planned.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-31
POlNCARE AGREES To
REMAIN IN Cabinet
French Leader Wants 10
Quit But Others Won't
Allow It

Paris. Dec. 81 R-Premier Poin-
care today frankly told his cabinet
that he had accomplished his main
tasks and was ready to resign be-
cause of present unrest. But the cab
met persuaded him he had much to
do. particularly in regard to repar-
ations. and NJ. Poincare agreed to
regain.
At the opening of the cabinet ses-
sion Premier Poincare told his col
leagues that he had reorganized the
Armistice Day ministry in order to
insure prompt adoption of the
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New Britain herald., 1928-12-31
NONSTOP FLIGHT To
PANAMA ENDS QUICKLY
Mrs. Stillman's Plane Is
Forced Down Because
of Motor Trouble

Roosevelt Field, N. Y, Dec. 81 Up
The monopiane North Star, owned
by Mrs Anne U. Stillman. took off
from Roosevelt field at 1914 p. m.
today for $500 mile non stop
flight to France field. Canal Zone
but was forced to land at Mitchell
field after being in the air three
minutes.
Oliver Leboutillier the pilot. who
rode with Lewis A. Yancey, naviga-
tor, had reached an altitude Of
about 400 feet over Garden City, q
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New Britain herald., 1928-12-31
5000 APPLICANTS FOR
LICENSES IN Line TODAY
approximately 1000 Cards will BE
Handled by Motor Vehicle
Dept Before CI0saae.

Hartford. Dec. 81 R-More than
5000 applicants for motor vehicle
registrations were In line at 11:00
O'Clock this morning at the state
capitol. Approximately 1900 appli-
cations will be handled today at the
motor vehicle department. The last
day crowd Of applicants 10 said 70
be appreciably less this year than
last
New Britain herald., 1928-12-31
GANGS1ER BOMBS
COST windy CITY
ABOUT 100000
More Ihan 100 Have Boea e.
ploded in Chicago Wars
This Year
OFFICIALS SAY HURLING
Is NOW A PROFESSION

Though Many Suspects Have Bcca
Arrested Police Fail to Obtain
Single Oonyiction During Year
Claim Handicap BY Nature Of
Crime and Surrcptitious Methods
Used by Those Responsible.
Chicago. Dec. 81 R-"Pineap-
ples," the fruits of violence sown
by sangsters and racketeers, have
cost Chicago at least 100000 this
year, probably much more.
Since 1901 bombs have been toss
ed and planted" but 1t has been
only in recent years that this form
of terrorism played such big part
in the city's crime. More than 100
bombs have been exploded in Chi
cago this year.
OfEicials Are Targets
Cafes, gambling places, homes.
4ISAoCOS 6Ai 06SoS 0SAs va AA' ~
parlors and hotels were objects OF
attack. Even officials high In public
life were targets.
Although many suspects were ar
rested in almost every case, no one
has been convicted OF . bombing
during this year. Police are handi-
capped by the very nature OF the
crime and the surreptitious meth
DDS of those responsible.
Officials say the hurting Of bombs
has become a profession practiced
by specialized crews or gangs.
Bombs began popping early in JAM
uary and during two months, Jan.
uary 20 to March 26. the homes Of
aH@publlo oaclals were bombed end
others, including Mayor. william
Hale Big Bilr Thompson. were
threatened.
Homes Attacked
During that time the homes OF
Charles c. Fitzmorris, city comp
troller; DR.. William H. Reid, a sup
porter of Mayor Thompson; United
States Senator Charles 8. Deneen;
Judge John A. Swanson. now states q
attorney: Lawrence Cuneo. secre-
tary to Robert E. Grove. then
states attorney. and Judge A. sbar-
baro, were bombed.
Politics Is Cause
All were attributed to politics. The
explosions that damaged the dwell
ings Of Cuneo. Reid and Fitxmorris.
were ascribed by police to profess
stonal bombers. acting in reprisal
for the administrations war on
gambling.
Politics was blamed for the
Deneen and Swanson bombings.
Judge Sbarbaro was hurled from
his bed by the blast that damaged
his home and an undertaking parlor
nearby. 1t was there that the bodies
Of Dion O'Banion and -"Schemer''
Drucci, gangsters, lay In $4,000 cas-
kets-the victims Of gang guns.
The apartment in which Cuneo
lived was damaged to the extent oi
$4,000. He moved the next day
City and county officials posted re-
wards amounting to $65,o0o for ar.
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New Britain herald., 1928-12-31
EXHAUSTION Of king
PRESENTS Difficulty
Reports This Afternoon In.
dicate Monarch Is Hav.
ing Restful Day

London, Dec. 81 R-It was au-
thoritatively stated at Buckingham
palace at o'clock this afternoon
that King George was having a rest
full day.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-31
Slight Changes Will Be De.
manded in Document Which
Requests Mediation
PRAGUAY SHOWS DHSIRE
TO ARBITRATE TROUBLE
latter Country Also Demands Mosii-
hcations-One Paper Incorporate
ing Both Country's Requests to BIZ
Drawn Which viii Then Become
Actual Protocol Under Which
Agreement Will BE Made.

Washington. Dec. 81 R1Bolivian
approval, with slight notifications
OF the proposed protocol for concilia-
tion OF its dispute with Paraguay
was announced today by the Bolivian
legation
Draft Approved
The legation said it was not IN
formed by its government as to the
nature of the notifications desired
The only announcement it received
was that "the government Of Bolivia
has approved with slight modifica-
tions the draft protocol Of concilia-
ton OF Its dispute with Paraguay"
AS soon as the Bolivian reply in
full Is received by the legation 1t
will be forwarded to Secretary kel-
logg as chairman of the Pan-Ameri-
can arbitration conference and to
DR.. Victor Maurtua Of Peru, chair
man OF the conferences special COM
mittee on the Bolivian-Paraguayan
dispute.
Since Paraguay already has indi-
Gated its endorsement OF the same
protocol. also with slight modifica-
tions. the special committee will
have to try and reconcile the pro-
posed amendments into single
document which will then become
the actual protocol under whose
terms the conciliation will be ef-
fected.
Action Delayed
Action by the special committee is
delayed at present by the illness Of
Chairman Maurtua, who developed
pneumonia. Hospital authorities
said today he had spent fairly COM
Portable night and was progressing
az favorably a could be expected.
Rumblings Heard
Washington, Dec. 81 P-The Pan
American conference today was con-
fldently awaiting a favorable reply
from Bolivia to a conciliation proto-
col, while from the border where
Paraguayan and Bolivian troops are
gathered came rumblings that some
feared were the prcliminaries to
another rain of bullets.
A Buenos Aires newspaper CORES
tUnuenI BcHL WUTu " utS paper AioAAi
Asuncion. Paraguay, that another
clash seemed imminent between the
Paraguayan and Bolivian troops In
the disputed Gran Chaco region. He
reported that Bolivian troops were
near the Paraguayan Fort Galpon
ond that Bolivian airplanes flew over
Bahia Negra Saturday night and
dropped fire rockets.
Is Confident
Nevertheless. a special committee
named by the conference to bring
about peace between the two coun-
tries was confident that before the
week is over a tribunal to bring
about a settlement of the quarrel
would be named. Paraguay has al
ready replied to the protocol sent
! her, ohjecting to only minor parts
Of it. Bolivia's reply is expected to
be as favorable.
The protocol calls for an interna-
tional panel of nine judges. two to
be named by Bolivia and Paraguay
end the other five by the conference.
It would 60 into the recent border
clashes and be given year to bring
about conciliation or to report on the
facts and fix responsibility.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-31
GAIHSDO2OUGH PORTRAIT
BOUGHT BY OHIO MAN
Lift "own Painting of Child Sold
Ia o> Flesh Of Piqua
INI h,
Ttxn 'eI,.' 600.
70, ct,, Sl

N u. III. o~'
New ~ ~, .VR-A little
known cha. IN "a, ,'ainsbor-
onsh has bee. ~ L. NJ.
Flesh of Piqua, \ 5,OOO.
The portrait is thu. N Sheri-
dan, son Of Richard q. ley Sheri-
dan. wit. playwright and orator.
Thomas Gainsborough painted
many pictures Of the Sheridan fam
lily, one OF which is in the J. Pier
pont Morgan collection here and
several others of which have been
widely exhibited.
The Tom Sheridan portrait has
meanwhile been hanging In the Sher-
idan family mansion in Dorset, Eng
land, whence it now comes here from
the eldest grandson of the boy in
the picture.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-31

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-31
WH Rogers Says----
 ssI Cheius to Run''

party is as bad as it's leaders.
 We are also going to try and eliminate slogans. Slogans have been more harmful to the country than Bo- Weevil, Luncheon Clubs, Sand Pleas. Detours, Conventions. and Golf Pants."
 A word as to the woman vote is also given by Rogers, as fol- lows.
 Now we may alienate the en- tire female vote but there will be no effort for sex appeal. or course if it unconsciously manifests itself who we can't help it but it will by no means be one of the blanks of our platform. In short our platform will be WHATEVER THE OTHER FELLOW DON'T DO, WE WILL"
 After regretting that he will have no money with which to buy votes Rogers declares:
 Our support will have to come from those who want NOTHING and have the assurance of getting it."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-31
DIAMOND DRILLS TO
 BE USED AT HUNTER,
 PEKOVICHP PROPERTY

Two new diamond drill machines will be installed on the property of w s. Pekoyich at Funtcr Bay by the Diamond Drill Contracting Company of Spokane, according to w A. Stone, manager of the corporation, who is in Julcau to- day. 5
 MT. and Mrs. Stone came to Ju- neau Tuesday aboard the Prln- cess Louise. While she remain ed in Juneau, he left immediately for Funter Bay where he inspect ed the property which is to be de- velopedc and returned to Juneau Wednesday night.
 The work which will be done at Funter Bay is prospecting to determine the location of the high est grades of ore. MT. Stone said, and will require about three months time. Drilling is being done by contract to W. s. Peko- ylch, President and General Mana ger of the Admiralty Alaska Gold Mining Company.
 Both drilling machines were due to arrive at Funter Bay several days ago. but were not aboard the steamer on which it was expected they would be shipped. How ever, it is thought they will be unloaded there by the Alameda before she comes to Juneau tomor- row said Mir. Stone.
 Three or four men of the con- pany from Spokane, among them J. H. Yabrough, who is to be in charge of the drilling, will prob ably come to Juneau aboard the Alameda, MT. Stone added. He
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-31
Courtesy of Life)

Whatever the other fellow don't
 do, we will"
 l In the foregoing words, Will Rogers launches himself as candi-
 date for President. Importunoi lby committee of fifteen famous Americans. Rogers has consented Ito make the race for the purpose lof fighting bunk" in both the old parties.
 Your offer leaves me dazed. he telegraphed Life, the humorous weekly, which conceived the idea
 of running him for President and offered it's columns for presenta- | ton of his candidacy to the coun- ltry, and if I can stay dazed l ought to make splendid candi- date.
 Anyway, I chews to run he added
 Rogers packers, each of whom has formally accepted appoint ment to this National Commit tee" of the new Bunkless Party are the following:
 Henry Ford, Harold Lloyd. Mich olas Murray Butler, Roy Howard, Glen H. Curtis, Judge Ben B. Lind sey, Babe Ruth, William Allen White, Clare Briggs, Grantland Rice, Gen. William Mitchell, Ring Lardner, Rev. Francis P. Duffy, Tex Rickard, Charles Dana Gib- son. :.
 ''I know after being nominated for anything says Rogers, in the first of series of weekly appeals by which he will present his can didacy, tits customary to register modesty. Every candidate al- ways says. Why, there is dozens of men that is more competent to fill this office than l ann We'll, l don't feel that way about it at all. for after all it's only the of flee of candidate that am accept ing. You know, it don't take near as good man to be candidate as it does to hold the office That's why we wisely defeat more than we elect"
 Rogers outlines some of his poll cies in his first appeal to voters He says:
 "There is one thing that wont be in our party and that's party leaders. I think that what hur.s our two big parties worse than get. ting caught is party leaders. Nc
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-31
WILL WED IN SEPTEMBER

Martin Gallwas and Miss Mar gerry Mclean, whose engagement was announced this summer, are to be married on Septemtrr 9. ac- cording to news recently received The wedding is to take place at the home of the brides parents in Walla Walla.
 The couple expects to leave Se- attic on the tenth for a honey moon trip to Alaska, and will visit with the groom's parents, MT and Mrs. F. A. Gallwas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-31
 "UPSTREAM" IS AT LIBERTY, TONIGHT

There is no need for a traffic cop.
 This is no tthe tale of two Liz zies, nor is it even remotely con- nected with the story about two Greeks who opened a restaurant.
 John Ford, the Fox director, who created "The Iron Horse," and "3 Bad Men," was given his start in pictures by his brother Francis. who developed many of the first serials ever filmed in the United States. Now the situation is re- versed and John has given Fran
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-31
DOUGLAS NEVIS
MIKE PUSICH TO OPEN
 MEAT MARKET HERE

At last Douglas is to have a meat market, all her own, accord ing to an announcement by Mike Pusich, proprietor of the Hub clothing store, who has prepara- tiops already under way for the installation of the new branch to his business.
 The former Butte pool room building, adjoining the Hub, is being altered to house the meat market A Frigidaire system for show cases and ice box is to be installed. In connection with the market, fresh fruits and vege- tables and line of Happy Home products will be carried. The new store is expected to be ready by the middle of next month.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-31

cis a part in the cast of "Up- stream" which has settings in theatrical New York.
 The featured players are Earle Foxe, Nancy Nasn, Raymond Hitchcock, Ted McNamara, Sammy Cohen, Lydia Yeamans Titus, Judy King and Jane Winton.
 The traffic signs all point to ''go" with clear right of way upstream. This feature is at the Liberty tonight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-31
CITY LOTS FOR SALE

All lots south of Front Street, in and owned by the City of Douglas, will be sold to the per sons making the most satisfactory offers for the same, providing residences are built thereon. { Sales will be made at a Coun- ell Meeting, held in the City Hall at 7.30 P. M. on September 4, 1928.
 For particulars, see Felix Gray, City Clerk.
 By order of Committee on Pub lie Property.
 NELS AM IIERSON, -adv. Chairman.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-31
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PATENT
 Serial No. 070S3
In the United otates Land Office for the Juneau Land District, at Anchorape. Alaska.

In the United oJates Land Office for the Juneau Land District at Anchorage, Alaska. In the Matter of the Application of AUGuST FRITSCHE, of Halnes, Alaska. for Patent tc the Standard Placer Group of placer mining claims embraced in U. S. Mineral Survey No 1541, situated in the Skagway Mining and Recording District and Precinct, First Judicial Division, Alaska.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That AUGUST FRITSCHE, citi- zen of the United States. whose post office address is Haines, All aska, has filed his application in the United States Land Office at Anchorage, Alaska, for patent to the Standard Placer Group As sociation Placer Mining Claim, included within mineral survey No. 1541, situated in the Skag- way Mining and Recording Dis trict and Precinct. Territory of Alasla, and at the mouth of Por- cupine Creek, Alaska. in Section 2S, T. 2S S., R. 54 E. GRIM, approximately 35 miles northwest of the Town of Haines, Alaska, and more particlarly described as follows:
 Beginning at corner No. 1, identical with location corner and with corner num- bers 3-3 and 3 Skagway, Jim Nail and Nilsson Fraction claims, unsurveyed, whence U. s. M. M. No. 1541 bears s. S5 deg. A min. 50 sec. E., 13S2.5 feet; thence s. 40 deg. 56 min. w. ALAG feet to corner No. 2; thence w. 9670 feet to corner No. 3; thence N. 2633.6O feet to corner No. 4; thence E. B. 773.52 feet to corner No. g.; thence S. IA deg. 05 min. w. 854.09 feet to corner No. 6; thence s. 57 deg. 20 min w. 2764.34 feet to corner No. 1, the place of beginning. con- taining an area of 159.99 acres, conflicting with the following claims:
 "Hackley Claim, Survey No. 571-1.44 acres.
 "x. Fraction Claim, less it's conflict with Hackley Claim Sur. 571-O.33 acres.
 "Jim Nail Claim 0.18 acres.
 "Skagway Claim - 10.10 acres.
 "John Dalton Claim
 Survey No. 299--4O.836 acres.
 Survey No. 22s-9.5s acres.
 Conflict of Skagway with Sur. 229-1.1O3 acres.
 All the areas of conflict be- ing claimed by the applicant as none of said conflicting claims are now in good standing except those owned by the applicant.
 "Total area claimed by ap- plicant 159.99 acres.
 ''U. s. l.. M. No. 1541 to which this survey is tied, ic in Latitude 59 deg. 25 min. O5 sec. N, and Longitude 136 deg. 13 min. w."
 Any and all persons claiming adversely any of the above de- scribed placer mining claim or premises. ARE HEREBY NOTI- FEED That unless they file their adverse claims with the Register of the United States Land office at Anchorage, Alaska, within the period of publication, or eight months thereafter, they will be barred by virtue of the provisions of the Statutes.
 J. LINDLEY GREEN,
 Register. First publication July 26, 1928. ',ast publicstiop Sept &, 1928.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-31
NEW FAMILIES HERE

MT. and Mrs. o. F. Rollins and daughters, who purchased the Swlndle house here in the spring, returned and have taken up their residence here. Rollins is owner of the trolling boat Mayflower and with his family has spent the sum- mer fishing.
 Mr. and Mrs. Gus Peterson and three children are also new con- CTS. to Douglas. They have taken ono of the Feusi cottages, locat- ed pn F street.