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New Britain herald., 1928-06-21
cases OF evidence was secured.
Funeral of Mrs, Blair

The funeral of Mrs. Adelia (Viets)
Blair who died Sunday night, was
held yesterday afternoon at the
Newington Congregational Church.
Rev. John A. NOR, pastor of the
church. officiated, Mrs Howard
Horton of Hartford sang Jesus,
Sa vior. Pilot Me" and LEAD. Kind
ly Light" Burial was in the Fair
view Cemetery. New Britain.
Food Sale Success
A successful sale food and fancy
work was held by the Ladies' Guild
of the Grace Church. Newington
Junction vest erday. Because of in
element weather. the sale was held
in the church. Waffles and coffee
were served between s and p. M
by Mrs. selden Griffin and Mrs.
Arthur Hirth.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-21
Especial TO the Herald)

Especial TO the Herald
New York, June 21--Marv Caro-
Ign Magnet, formerly of New Brit
ain, Conn. but at present residing
at IA West 18th Street. New York
and William Z Birdsall, a law clerk
OF this city. obtained a license to
wed at the municipal building here
today. They viii be married az St
Gabrielle's church, July 2.
The hrlde-elect was born IN New
Britain, the daughter of Alfred z.
and Carolyn Hayes Magnet Mr..
Birdsall is the son OF Claude n and
Leonora. Hosea Birdsall. He was
born In Washington.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-21
Is possible the machine equipped
with wheels will land on the ice.
NEWSBOY is KILLED
Fellow

Old Saybrook. June p tRl-Coro-
ner Lowndes A. Smith will hold an
inquest here Friday into the death
Of Henry r. Brooks. 13, who died
in Lawrence and Memorial asso-
ciated hospital last night. Brooks
was delivering papers on a bicycle
when struck by an automobile
driven by Ward Alling of New
London. Aling is being held under
bonds OF $1,000 on a technical
charge of homicide With a motor
vehicle.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-21
City Advertisement
ACCEPTANCE OF BELMONT ST.


Notice is hereby given that r.
hearing will be held before the
Board of Public Works. City OF New
Britain, In Room 3o7, City Hall at
$50 p. NJ, r, s. T., Tuesday, June
c6th, 1925 on the proposed taking
OF land for highway purposes. so
feet in width. from Corbin Avenue to
Pershing Avenue, same to be known
as Belmont Street. and establish
ing street and grade lines thereon.
All persons interested are re-
quested to be present at said hear
ing. il they see cause. aud be heard
in relation 10 the above
BOARD OF Pl BLIC WORKS.
G. II. Johnson. Secretary.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-21
APPEAL Is REJECTED

Superior, Wis. June 81 P-Presi-
dent Coolidge denied today the Glenn
cncy plea OF Nicholas Lea Eagles
John Proctor. and Samuel Moreno.
sentenced to be electrocuted next
Friday in Washington for first de-
gree murder.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-21
French to ScarS'll

Paris. June - H) - The French
ministry Of marine has ordered the
cruiser Strasbourg and the dispatch
boat Quentin Roosevelt to go TO
Spitzbergcn Immediately 10 help in
the search for Roald Amundsen now
missing in the French relief plane
piloted by Captain Rene Guilbaud.
The Strasbourg is taking on sup
plies at Cherbourg and will leave
shortly while the Quentin Roosevelt
which is on fishery protective sery-
ice already is in Oslo.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-21
Swedish Planes Leave

Stockholm. Sweden, June 81 P)-
A Swedish relief expedition consist
ing OF four planes one Of which is
equipped with landing wheels. will
fly in a squadron today for the
camp Of General l'mberto Mobile on
the ice north of Spitzbergen. If 1t
New Britain herald., 1928-06-21

Miss Magnell is an accomplished
harpist and has played before audi
ences in this city on many occasions
formerly a New Britain newspaper
man and is now financial editor Of
Hartford newspaper. Her brother
Alfred was recently appointed to
the United States Naval academy at
Annapolis. Md
Miss Magnell and Mr.. Firdsall will
be married on July in New Roch-
ellie Rev. Oliver T. Maenell an uncle
Of the bride, who is pastor Of ST
Joseph's church in Bristol. will Off
ciate.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-21
Asks News

Oslo. Norway. June - tHN - In
Vie" OF the anxiety felt here con-
corning the safety Of Road Amund-
sen and his five companions in the
French relief seaplane which left
Norway Monday night for Spitzbcrc-
en-, the Italian legation sent mes
sage TO the Citta hi Milano at Kings
Bay asking for news.
The Kings Bay base ship replied
that it had heard nothing about the
fliers and had not picked up a single
wireless SIGNAL from the sea plane.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-21
NOTHING HEARD
FROM AMUNDSEN
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breaker Maliein which was In tho
neighhorhood should go to the sea
planes assistance,
wilkins Not Anxious
The polar flers, Captain Sir
George II. wilkins and Carl p.
Eielson. who arrived at Bergen last
night. expressed no anxiety when
informed that nothing had been
heard Of Amundsen since he star'e II
from Tromsoe.
A telegram to the Aftenrosten
from Kings Bay said 1t was thought
that Amnndsen might have flown
to Franz Josef Land.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-21

A hermit is also known as an an
chorct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-13

wholesome effect, that 1t will deter
others from the committal Of crime
through It's demonstration that, with
all the latitude which the law now per-
mits through the development OF senti-
mental softening Of penalties In various
parts of the country. and the multiple
cation of means of effecting delay and
even defeat OF justice. there is no succor
for those who are caught in crime.
whose guilt is proved. and for whom
there are no condoning or exteruating
circumstances.
The fact that one OF the condemned
people was a woman added greatly to
the sentimental interest Of the country
at large Yet that fact did not cause
any wavering in the law or any extern
sion OF clemency. For the woman was
shown to have been at least the incit-
ing cause Of the crime. For her there
was no excuse. no palliation. Had she
been forgiven in any degree. had her
life been spared although with sem
tence of perpetual imprisonment. the
country would have been shocked
Grievous though the spectacle is Of TAX
ing womans life in the name of the
law
This shocking, distressing case ends
But it is the hope and prayer Of all
Americans that it will hav its good
effect in lettering weak minded or
cvil-minded. greedy or vangeful people
from taking human life in satisfaction
of their own passions and desires.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-13
Inexors Bile Justice.

On the twentieth Of March last.
was folnf dead IN his home in sub
uyb Of New York, on Long Island.
cruelty murdered. Within few days
bis wife and her parsmouT were ar
rested and charged with The crime,
which they soon afterwsrd confessed
when faced with overwhelming proof
u their guilt $oFdid, shocking story
Was disclosed. d story of Sin and greed
and brutality that even in this land of
ntleh crime hsA never been exceeded
for sbomlnati0r triai was promptly
sentenced " death They appealed. Of
course, ana their case went through the
usual procedure Of review, but H. every
stage they were denied reconsideration
and finally The other day were denied
executive eiemepcy, On the very eye ~
the execution u court interviewed with
al order staying the death u The WON
~ prisoner In order inst she might
testify IN az insurance case II Wsh
quickly demonstrated tbst This order
mad no validity u law snd II WAS re
yoked Last night the sentence Of
death Wss executed
THIS case has advanced with unusual
speed IL waS n demonstration al IN
eA0fabie justice, marching ittey0cabiy
aud yet win the fullest opportunity fof
review and reconsideration. II IL the
laaageysal naDs lLal IL WA AAys a
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On to Havana.

Accompanied by a delegation Of dis
tinguished American citizens and on :
cials. President Coolidge. the Secretary
Of State and the Secretary of the Navy
left Washington today TO attend the
sixth international conference Of
American states which convenes Mon
day in Havana. They go on a mission
actuated by friendship and desire TO
participate IL gathering Of nsighborly
nations which. following a precedent
established twenty-eight years ago in
Washington, are meeting once again to
discuss subjects Of interest 10 them all
The spectacular is always attractive
Acrimony and disagreement are usually
colorful and readable. and because Of
criticism Of the United States emanat-
Ing from oracular sources in Europe
Latin America aid this country. the
importance Of the Havana conference
has been extraordinarily emphasized.
The Havana conference is important.
but not because O. the possible oppor-
tunity il may provide for the airing of
political differences Of opinion, but be-
cause of its proven value and usefulness
rs medium for friendly agreement ano
permanent accomplishment. The United
States participates in this gathering on
N equal footing with San Salvador. or
Panama or its charming hostess. Cuba
The voice o. the Colossus of the
North" will be no louder than the voice
OF the tlniest Of our sister republics. IL
no other section of the globe is such a
gathering possible. Nor can other ma
tons hope to mec: under circumstances
which. from actual demonstration in
the past. offer so much hope for tn.
future
tleship bearing the President Of the
United States and the delegation ac-
eonpanying him will drop her anchor
II the harbor al Havana on January
Is. 1923. On February Is. 1893. the
American battlesh:p Maine went down
In this same tarbor. and the mine that
sent her TO the bottom sounded sig
nal that proclaimed the birth OF a new
republic Within the short space OF
thirty years. this new republic has
passed through the trials Of youth. and
today. strong in its own strength. proud
and independent in its own right. vel
comes as guests and friends the nations
OF the West There could be no more
fitting gathering place fer this confer
eace than Havana. And the guns OF
peace that boom their salutes 10 the
arriving visitors are symbols O. the
promise and hope that lies in pan
AIericanisra.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-13
Houston Buys the Big Meet.

In the selection OF Houston as the
meeting place for the next presidential
nominating convention the Democratic
party has departed from precedent. es-
tab,shcd since 1860 1t has not only
gone South. but 1t has gone far South
It has gone into a State the electoral
votes OF which next November are
counted as certainly Democratic There
is. Of course. no advantage in this
choice from the point OF view OF the
national campaign. as judged by the
political record OF many decades The
primary cause for the selection. there
II Is not difficult TO find There has been
no concealment of the fact that the
party organization needs the money"
II has large deb; remaining over from
the campaign OF 1924. and rather thar
go into another campaign with a deficit
it hquidstes is principal asset, the
choice Of the convention city.
After the Madison Square Garden
convention OF 1924 1t was UNIVERSAL"
predicted that the Democratic party
would not select New York again for
meeting place for long time TO come
That prediction has been verified in the
Jump of l.400 miles to the southwest.
The party might have made a longer
Jump by the acceptance o: the bid OF
San Francisco and at the same time
might have secured little more money.
for San Francisco offered $3.50 900. while
Houston offered only $780, 600 and con-
vention expenses. which would make the
Texas bid equivalent 10 about $3.50 900.
But distance from New York was not the
only consideration. That the choice OF
the convention was finally dictated by
the Smith cohorts in the national COM
mit;ce is asserted. They had divided
their votes in the early ballots between
the two leading contenders. but. 1t is
said. finally swung TO Houston in the
belief that 10 take the convention there
m 1t go far TO "solidify the South"
for the Governor OF New York II he
should be the nominee.
Such a selection on such grounds has
its implications that may cause SON..
uneasineSs in the Democratic party. II
the solid South needs solidifying. next
November may tell a tale OF surprising
interest TO the Nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-13
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES F.. TR4CEHELL.

does he shine to more advantage than
In a discussion OF color values.
Take flowers. II you innOcently de-
clare that you prefer bright red
tulip. she 1n this case usually 1t Is a
shep openly informs you that your
taste is crude. and that the connois-
seur prefers the dull orchid tintS, or
the bronzes.
If. on the contrary. you had spoken
up. in the first place. in favor OF the
delicate tulip Painted Lady, she would
have come out f1at-footed for some
bright color such as Clara Butt.
She possesses an uncanny ability to
make her hearers feel that their tastes
are crude. even savage. In character.
while she alone, OF all created mortalS.
possesses taste combining both deli
cacy and bOldneSs.
y
II it is a play or 2 movie that is In
question, the verdict depends utterly
upon which side OF the question yC,l
uare espouse
L like that Winds of the World
film" you say.
Very crude" he replies In this
case it is a hc) 1T is not half as good
a film as Picked Beets' at the Marvel
GUS
You know perfectly well that If yol
had said. Say. that Picked Bects' is a
swell show" he would have smiled In a
superior fashion. and have replied,
You should see Winds Of the World
at the Folly"
So 1t goes. no matter what the SUBJ
ject under discussion. Always the
speaker of the first part feels that the
others opinion is based simply upon op-
position to his own. If he could have
said the thing the other way round
in the first place. he would have re-
celyed his own real opinion from the
mouth Of another
Surh person a. this ought TO be re-
garded hum0rouSlv but for III" lie oi
one this is impossible in most cases.
The cool effrontery OF this disagree
able man or woman is what inks the
soul II he only would not be so posi-
tive about what he says.
His impudence is equaled only by
his contrariness. the latter Of which
was possessed in no more degree even
by that sterling young lady. Mistress
Mary whose flowers grew in rows in her
garden.
Our person who chronically disagrees
with every one about everything de-
serves a niche in the hall of fame. not
only because he is so supremely happy.
knowing everything. but also because
he has the courage TO disagree.
In our modern world with its COM
pleXities and perplexit.eS. II is not
every person who has the courage 10
take issue with every one else about
everything.
There are many. indeed who are I'M
willing 10 stick up for themselves or
their opinions. even when they kno.
they are right. Such have been called
by ore cartoonist "Timd Souls"
This perpetually correct man is never
in doubt about anything espccallT
himself His opinion is always the only
feasible one Let the rest Of us who ar
not always so sure. take off our hats 10
him. And then-kick him down stairs,
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ton Of Legislation for the interest OF
ALL and not for any class or group
our foreign relations. prohibition, agri-
culture. reform of the governmental
machinery. economic policy, conserva-
ton and development Of public natural
resources.
There is, II must be admitted, little
OF substantial matter on which to build
a national platform in this generaliza-
ton. Gov. Smith himself realizes that
"indecisive declarations Of faith get the
party nowhere and so states. But the
urge to adopt State rights and non-in-
reference and legislation for all and
not for the interest OF any class or
group closely approaches the category
Of indecisiveness.
Having stated his views thus, Gov
Smith is in a position to accept NOM
nation on almost any kind OF party
platform that may be drafted and
adopted at the convention in June pro-
vided. of course. that it does not go
counter to the doctrine of home rule
for the States and Legislation for the
benefit of ALL" platform that In The
light Of the record IF INC party is con-
tidently 10 be expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-13

light. proceedings before House cleo
tons committee No. 2 would command
national attention They concern James
Montgomery Beck's right 10 retain his
scat from the first Philadelphia Penn
sylvania district. The Democratic mi
nority charges that Beck is ineligible
on the ground that ne is not resi-
dent. within the meaning of the Con-
st!tution. OF the State from which he
claims 10 come Representative Everett
Kent. one Of the two lone Democrats
IN the Pennsylvania delegation. is max
ing reputation by his aggressive con-
duct Of the case. The minority leader.
Finis J. Garrett OF Tennessee. appoint
ed him special counsel for the prosecu-
ton. Kent considers that far-reach-
ing precedent NAV be Sc; IL Beck is al
lowed to remain IN Congress. He fears
IL Will eventually lead 10 the British
pocket borough" system. which per-
pleases 10 the House OF Commons. ire
spective Of his readiness.
The United States Shipping Board
barring a certain lndiv.oual member
who. according TO President Coolidge
has a perfect record for opposing sal,
OF Government ships is syStemat,cai-
~ carrying out plans TO rescue Uncle
Sam from the shipping adventure, The
board Is encouraging the So-cal!co
community group" plan whereby Z
given trade area-say. Baltimore. u.
Mobile. or GalveSton~~un icdly backs
ship service based on lis own port
In these community groups" are local
shipowners. banks. manufacturers. MGR
chants and exporters. who are develop
ing overseas commerce. harbor and
dock facilities. and in other WAYS build
ing up ship minded" sentiment with
IN their own territory II IS 10 S9c.,
groups eventually that the Shipping
Board wants 10 sell Government vessels
and services. II is fei, that 10 com
munity groups rather than 10 some
big. powerful individual corporation
centered IN New York. or any other
one point the Government merchant
marine one day should be handed over
The National Gallery. In the Smith
sonian Institution. Is once again host
10 foreign artist. Bernhard Oesterman
OF the Royal Swedish Academy OF Arts,
who Is exhibiting q distinguished col
lection OF portraits. American cunnois-
setlrs rank Oesterinan rs the peer II
any painter oil the period His latest
portrait was recently finished In Wash
ington that of NJ Bostrom. the Suavr
Swedish Minister tn the United States
and former Scandinavian tennis star
Two OF Oesterman's works which at
tract particular attention are his por-
traits 81 Bishop Iund. famous Swedish
churchman. and Herr Won Stubenraueh
late police president of Berlin. The
Prussan hurcaucrat almost speaks 70
one from out OF Oesterman's vivid can.
vas, BY an amusing typographical
mix up in the exhibition catalogue. the
German police chiefs portrait is labeled
a French poet!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-13
Gov. Smiths Policies.

Cor. Alfred z. Smiths contribution
TO the harmony dinner" OF the Demo
cratic party held In this city last night
constitutes his first pronouncement on
national questions since he was placed
in the position. by his ardent admirers
and advocates. Of possible nominee
for the presidency. Declining 70 attend
the dinner. on the score Of the pres
sure Of ofhciai business in New YORK, he
cert his proxy In the form 0. com
rgVnlcation that viii be read. az ii vas
heard last night, with keen interest
with the view Of sscerts!ning his posi-
ton on matters Of moment 10 the De-
Yaoc.zcy and the country. AZ a political
Cocunent II was both encouraging anc
c.sappo.nting II prescribed broad
course Of party policy, but failed 10 give
ceanition2.
When anaIyzed Coy Smiths state
nnerat p,oves % present only two specific
proportions Flts, that there should b.
q form uiataon. in advance 81 the NOM
tnstlng convention Of a definite party
policy on LINES from which there car
come during the course " the coD1en-
tons deliberations platform upon
which our candidates may present. their
cause W the country. second. that thu
policy snoun be IA favor ~ the great
ess degree 81 iDcaI sef-2oYernnent Dy
the States the minimum " in.erfer-
enee by tne Federal Government or any
State with the locsI habits and con-
Germs II any other state. legislation for
t1e interest u all and not for any class
or group non -lntersefence with the IN
terKEi affairs o. other nations, toief-
sncs 81 conflicting opinion"
The prescription u pre~conyen'ion
sgreenlsn, upon q brosc party pollcy
is no, easy " eli BY whom ia the
agreement " be effected and In Ths,
manner ghe convention il the only
for 6elibefallon and dFcision, As
practical politician ~~aDc Goy, Smith Ia
astugecIy that. however far he ms !
haze advanced in craftsmanship ne Of
course knows thst II Ia extremely of
flcait " secure identical declarations
from tie organizations IN fofty-elgil'
States 10 advance u the q4sdssnnlsI
gathering the chiff business u wiiicn
IL 10 select esncldstfs.
Home rule ~, the STATE " therefore,
f. tns nearest approach 10 . national
policy whieh Gov Emitn aeFoGstes. an"
Itss II be- the suggestion That In respect
" foreign policy the Democratic party
adpocstes q course u complete non-in"
tefyention by the United States IN
South ard centTsi American anairs He
6oss, IT, IL true proceed IN Dis Iettef ~
Lrss that the party should study ana
nsa, 10 the hight d ilisss pfinsygles' -
siael in1lDcs the ssfs DIese 1seaaEs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-13

The person who chronically disagrees
with every one about everything re-
mains something OF a mystery.
You know exactly what stand he Will
take. because it Is always the opposite
to what you suggest
Just how you can be perpetually
wrong, from colors to political ques-
tons. from art to nations, is another
mystery.
It might seem. now. that OCCASION
ally you might hit the nail on the head;
but the gentleman who never agrees
soon sets you right
Often enough. this person Is not a
gentleman. but lady. Perhaps some
will say that there are more feminine
members of the Never Agree Club than
masculine. This. however. remains to
be proved.
Suppose you are discussing a recent
building operation containing prlck ano
stone houses
You mildly express 4 preference for
the stone cdifccS only to have the
lady--this one is womaa--come back
at YOU with the following
"Oh. YOU do? Why. l thin, The brick
ones arc much the more art. ic, oh.
very much more So
The Joke of it is that you know she
would have taken just the opposite
stand il you had come out in favor OF
brick houses first.
What" she would have exclaimed
You prefer the brick houses? Oh. I
think the stone ones are so much the
more artistic. One sees so many brick
houses. you know"
The manner in which this pronounce
mnnt is delivered is meant to be. and.
believe me. it usually is, crushing.
When any one uses the phrase. so
artistic" it Immediately puts the ques-
ton in dispute out Of the running. for.
as the ancient maxim said. there Is
no diSputing about matters OF taste.
The queer part of it is that the
chronic disput"r always sets himself
.or hersnln Zip as the criterion.
The way he speaks the way In which
he looks. these combine 10 set the
matter outside Of all argument.
How happy one must feel to know
it all.
If one were to search around for
something TO give human being COM
plete satisfaction. surely he could find
nothing better than this attitude OF
mind.
No matter with whom speaking, or
on what subject. the man who sets
himself up in chronic opposition to
every one and everything knows II all
He is in the happy position OF being
as wise as the banker on banking as fun
of knowledge OF tactics as the soldier
as filled with nautical information as
the man on the bridge
II 1t comes TO a question o! history
he knows more than the men who
r.a0e it, When architecture is under
discussion. he is able TO tell the faults
of all periods. with their probable
methods of correction
Whit a happy man he must be,
Artistic matters. OF course. allow this
merry soul his full SCOPE Nowhere