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New Britain herald., 1928-12-03
City Items

The Womens' Christian Union will
hold its regular monthly meeting
Tuesday at p. M. at the Centes
chuSch chapel.
Miss Bernice Pinkus has returned
to Beaver college after spending the
Thanksgiving holidays at the home
OF her parents. MIR. and Mrs. A.
Pinkus.
James Sullivan of Stanley street is
a patient at St. Francis hospital.
Hartford.
Joseph A. Huber OF Cleveland.
Ohio. spent the Thanksgiving holi
days with his brother, Louis +.
Huber of so Newington avenue.
Alexandra lodge Daughters of st.
George. will meet Wednesday eve
ming at $3.50 O'Clock in the Vega hall.
A social for members and friends
will follow.
John j. Sheehan of 200 Francis
street, a clerk at the post office, is
confined to his home by illness.
Attorney Harry H. Milkowitz has
returned from New York. where he
attended the Syracuse Columbia and
Stanfarj-Army football games.
Police Lieutenant Matthias Rival.
who resumed duty Saturday night
after a few days layoff on account
of felon on his thumb. reported
off duty today because of an ailment
of the eye.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-03
new. JERSEY CARS
IN COLLISION HERE
Girl in Front Seat Cut by Glass
From Windshield

Bernard Soklin, aged 90, of 80
Berkshire Place, IrvingtCn. n. j..
driving a sedan owned by John
Soczyski of 26 Market street. this
city, east on Kelsey street at the ap-
rproAimate rate OF 30 miles an hour
about l2:45 yesterday noon, collided
with a touring car owned by John
King of AZ Jay street, Englewood. N.
j.. and driven by Herschel Smith OF
50 DAILY avenue. this city. damaging
both cars and injuring Anna Chrzan-
owski, aged 3. OF kensington. Super
numerary Officer b. J. Huck arrested
Soklin on the charge of reckless
driving and Judge NJ. u. SAKE i'm
posed fine of $25 and costs, re-
hitting SIS in police court today.
Soklin said his home is in New
Britain but he attends school in New
Jersey. Smith was turning into
Kelsey street from Rocky Hill ave
rue when the crash occurred, and
the little girl. who was with Soklin,
sustained painful cuts about the
d. Fields of kensington took her to
New Britain General hospital for
treatment.
Richard Callahan, aged S. of 100
Hart street. was slightly injured Sat
urday afternoon about 4:4O O'Clock
when he ran against the side of d
truck owned 10y the Bailey Ice Co.
Of 200 Glen street and driven by
Henry Il. Bailey of 6l5 West Main
street, west on Hart street near Hart
Terrace. There was a truck parked
on the north side of the street and
the boy ran out in front of Bailey's
truck so suddenly the driver did not
see him.
Bailey reported to Detective Ser
geant Ellinger that a man named
Riparian picked the boy up after the
accident. Bailey stopped his truck
within ten feet and drove the boy
home and then TO the hospital at the
suggestion of the boys father. After
his injuries were attended. he was
able to go home. There was no
cause for police action.
Officer John W. Riley reported
that Leslie Milton Watkins of &c
Monroe street had his car parked on
Church street last night and Joseph
La Rocca of 261 Washington street
was parking in front of it when
damage was done to a mudguard OH
the parked car. the moving car back
ing against it.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-03
Sfkorsky Gets Land
In Stamford. Conn.

Stratford. Dec. ; UP-One of tn"
most important real estate deals
transacted in this town. by which
the Sikorsky company. builders of
amphibian airplanes. comes into
possession of approximately 81
acres Of land adjacent 10 the new
airport on South Main street has
been closed. 1t was learned today
The land is to be the site of fac
tory which is expected to give en-
ployment to 1900 or more skilled
workers.
The final papers in the deaf have
not been filed but initial payments
on the property have been made,
according to Information which was
verified today by owners Of the bulk
Of the acreage involved.
The land includes 4 tract owned
Ivy Councilman Everett b. Snitfcn,
and other parcels owned by Patrick
Callahan. Walter Goddard and Mrs.
John Holmes.
The purchase price of the land
has not been made public.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-03
Two Being HELD
FOR TAKING AUTO
Skin6er and BielaWa Go On Joy
Ride in Michigan Car

John Bielawa, aged 20, and Joseph
Skinger, aged u. pleaded not guilty
to the charge of taking an automo-
bile without permission of the own
er, and their cases were continued
until next Monday by Judge NJ. D.
SAKE in police court today, SKIING
er's bond was left at $1,000 and Bic
lawa's bond was reduced to $500.
Attorney S. Gerard Casalc appeared
for the young men and tried to have
both bonds lowered. Prosecuting
Attorney Woods objected and called
Judge Saxe's attention 10 the seri-
BUSINESS of the charge. which, he
said. bOrdered on theft of an auto
mobile because of the fact that the
young men are accused OF having
kept it two days. Attorney Casale
replied that the car was returned to
IL point near where it was taken, and
the young men had been in cells
since their arrest Saturday.
The automobile, bearing a Michl
gan registration, was reported stolen
in front of the Fafnir Bearing Co.
office on Booth street Nov. Is, by
John u. Cutter of 1865 Shuttle Mea-
dow avenue, about $3.50 in the after
noon. Officer Thomas Lee recovered
it two days later on Silver street and
in the investigation that resulted, it
vas learned that Skinger, who was
released recently from the reform
atory in Elmira. N. ". where he
served a term for theft of an auto
mobile, was implicated.
Learning that he was sought
Skmger went TO the police station
and is said to have admitted his part
in the theft, duplicating Bielawa.
who has been living in Mansfield on
4 farm owned by his parents. The
state police in Stafford Springs were
asked to arrest him and Sergeants
Flynn and O'Mara brought him here
Saturday.
According to the police. the young
men admitted the charge. They
were intoxicated. they said, and did
not realize the seriousness of their
offense until they became sober
They drove about Willimantic and
slept in the car. and the follow ing
evening. under cover of dusk. return
ed to this city and abandoned the
car on Silver street. Skinger gave
his address at SIS Booth street.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-03
Rev, Martin w. Gaudian
In This City 30 Years

Members Of st. Johns German
Lutheran church will hold = recep-
ton for Rev. Martin w. Gaudian at
tho church on Arch street this eve
ming. The reception will be tn cele-
bration Of the 30th anniversary OF
the coming to this city Of the Rev.
Mr.. 0audian.
Mr.. oaudian 10 q native Of Ger
many and received his theological
training In that country. He was
ordained in New York in 1885 and
has been preaching in America ever
since. He came to New Britain De-
csmber 1. 1898 to take charge Of
the local church.
In honor Of the anniversary, the
Connecticut association Of German
Lutheran ministers IL holding its
monthly meeting here today. The
ministers will remain over for din
ner ana will participate in the ex-
ercises this evening.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-03
CATCHES BOY TAKING: AUTO

Charles P. Merwin. local aut ONO
bile salesman. caught two boys driv-
ing an automobile owned by Frank
Andrews. a Stanley Works eInpIoye,
out OF the Stanley Works yard this
afternoon and brought one of them
to the police station. Tho o.hcr boy
ran away and his com panion. who Is
10 years of age. st"adfastly main
tanned that he did not know his
name. The police expect TO have
him in custody shortly, however. and
both lads will bc turned over to tn
probation department..
Morwin told Sergeant O'Mara III"
boys had gone about - yards in In"
car when h" caught thou. tppai
"ttlr they intended 10 drive II ava.
and leave II on tho street Nbcn they
finished their ride.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-03
INTOXICATED COP
GOES ON RAMPAGE
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but nobody was injured.
Sergeant J. c. Stadlcr, who lives
nearby, was sleeping when he was
summoned by his son, and mo-
ment later Motorcycle Officer Louis
E. Harper called him. Motorcycle
Officer David Doty had Santucci in
custody and Sergeant Stadler had
him brought into his home for
questioning. According 10 the SER
geants report. Santucci admitted
that he was intoxicated and assured
him that as his car was insured. the
damage to the other machine would
be paid.
Suspended by Chief
Lieutenant Samuel Bamiorth at
headquarters was notified and Ser
geants McAyay and O'Mara were de-
tailed to the scene. When Santlcc,
was presented at the desk. he was
not in fit condition to drive a car,
according to Lieutenant Bamforth,
who summoned DIR. l.. B. Slycz to
make an examination. Chief W. c..
Hart reached the station a few
minutes later and suspended San
tucci. pending action by the board
of police commissioners.
In Cell for Four Hours
1t was said today that in the
event that Santucci goes to trial.
Or. Slycz. Lieutenant Bamforth and
the officers who observed Santucci's
condition will testify that he was
not tit to drive car. He was kept
IN cell for about four hours after
his arrest and was then released in
5000 bonds.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-03
JURY TO PROBE
R07HSTE|N'S LIFE
Will DelYe. Into Entire History
Of Slain Gambler

New York. Dec. 3 R1The life Of
Arnold ROthstcin. as well as his
death. today became a subject for
consideration by the grand jury
which has been investigating the cir
cumstances under which the gam
bier was slain.
Hunts Documents
District Attorney Joab II. Banton
is concentrating upon search for
documents extracted from Roth
STEMS safe deposit boxes and from
his home. For the moment. this ac-
tivity will eclipse the homicide
angle the evidence in which Mr.
Hanton has been assembled into "a
beautiful case of circumstantial evil
dence."
The missing documents the district
attorney said. connected Rothstein
and persons in the high places with
reprehensible activities. He would
not name the persons nor describe
the activities.
''Thc grand jury will take up this
matter intensvely." Banton said
We know the documents have been
stolen. and tho grand Jury will get
all the evidence We have"
New Britain herald., 1928-12-03
Hoover ESCORTED
BY PERUVIAN ship


spect the city.
Returning to the emba ssy. Mr..
Hoover will rSNeive members of the
American society of engineers club
and then rest before going to the
presidential palace for dinner al.
guests of the Peruvian executive
After dinner, there will he recep-
ton and dance for the Hoovers be-
fore they return to the ship at mid
night to continue, their voyage SOUTH
ward.
TO SEC Boil, ians
1t Is now fairly certain that Mr.
Hoover will stop at Chilean port
north of Valparaiso TO receive re-
representatives. of the Bolivian gov
eminent, who will journey from La
Paz to greet him.
Antofagasta is the port now un-
der consideration for haltng the
Maryland. for Mr.. Hoover to enter
tain the Bolivians aboard.
Expectations are that the good
will ship will reach Valparaiso De-
cember 10.
The president elect looked bach
today with pleasure and satisfaction
on his visit to Guayaquil. Ecuador.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-03
High School Gridders
To Dine in Hartford

The entire New Britain High
school football squad will be BAN
quet guests of the Boys club of the
Hartford Public High school Friday
night Of this week. 1t is the custom
of the Hartford school to have
members of the New Britain High
squad as their guests every year the
annual game is held in Hartford.
Coach George NJ. Cassidy. Gen.
eral Manager William Luddy and
Football Manager Raymond Hor-
WITT will also be guests.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-03
QUEEN MARY FAILS TO
TAKE AFTERNOON RIDE
Wife OF British Monarch Stays In.
doors for First Time Since
i. lESS.

London. Dec. ) CP-Queen Mary
did not take her usual outing from
buckingham palace this afternoon.
This was the first time that she had
omitted her regular drive since the
king was taken i'll.
A large crowd had gathered about
the gates to the palace grounds in
anticipation of seeing the queen
drive out. as has been her practice
about p. m. daily. 1t was an hour
after this. with darkness beginning
to fall. when the waiting throng
learned that the queen, who Is U.S.
ually accompanied by Princess
Mary or the Dr. hess Of York. was
indoors.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-03
NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD MONDAY, DECEMBER s. 1928.

where he was honored BY Presiden,
Ayora and other officials Of the re-
public, who are regarded a. extreme
ly friendly toward the United States.
Many Gifts
Both the national and city govern
ments showered Mr.. and Mrs. Hoov-
er with gifts. the president-elect re-
ceiving among other things a conf
plete library on Ecuador consisting
of copies of all books by native au-
thors dealing with the republics his
tory. He also received number u
valuable Indian rugs. an antique
cabinet. a hardwood case and he was
given the freedom of the city. Mrs.
Hoover received a beautiful chest
containing old iaces and fine sa,,..
pies of native filigree work.
The president-clect was accom-
panied on the seventJ-mile ride on
the cruiser Cleveland. from Guaya-
quill by President Ayora. who
through newspaper men sent greet
ings to the American people. He
said he was pleased because Of Mr..
Hoover's' visit, declaring 1t would
create better feeling and improve
relations between the United States
and South America.
Reviews Reforms
After reviewing financial sanitary
and other reforms which he said his
government had accomplished.
Ayora asserted that Ecuador main
tanned friendly relations with all
countries.
"There are some boundary dis
putes," he said. My government
favors early and final settlement CT
these on the basis OF justice and
equality and wants to deal with
them through direct negotiations
with the governments concerned"
The principal boundary dispute
ia with Peru and there is also one
pending with Colombia.
? Hour Talk
Ayora who Travelled TO Guayaqu,i
ia formally welcome Hoover yestcr-
day. talked with the president-elect
on the Cleveland for more than two
hours. discussing financial and eco
nomjc affairs Of Ecuador and the
manner in which the United States
might assist the republic.
Ayora seemed proud Of Che fact
that Ecuador's finances had been
restored to gold basis, with a
central bank system fashioned some-
what along the lines of the United
states Federal Reserve bank. There
is also farm bank In Ecuador.
Ayora said his government had es-
tablished a board OF social welfare
to improve conditions OF labor and
to enact laws for the welfare OF
women and children.
Hoover was especially interested
in the operation OF these laws as
they dealt with subjects on which
he put emphasis in his campaign
for presidency.
Besides Ayora. Hoover was ar-
companied to the Maryland by For
eign Minister La Fronle, F'inanc"
Minister Tejada and Je American
minister. Gerhard A. Bading.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-03
STEALS CITY AUTO,
ENDS IN SMASHUP
GM Street Nan Held Under
$1,000 for High Court

Driving a city automobile which
he had stolen from the city parking
space behind the city hall, Leo Jer-
zewski, c3, of so Gold street. crashed
into the machine of Merritt c. john
son of IL Church street, Plalnville,
lust before . O'Clock Saturday night
at the Connecticut Quarries Co.. on
the New Britain Plainville highway
and wrecked both cars. He receiv-
ed numerous cuts on the hands and
face and was arrested on five charges
ranging all the way from intoNica-
ton to taking car without the own
er's permission, and this morning in
police court he was found guilty on
the latter count and was bound over
TO the December term of the superior
court in $1,000 bonds. 4 warrant
for his arrest has also been issued
in Plainville, charging him with
reckless driving. driving without
license. and driving while under the
influence of liquor.
Jerzewski was driving toward
Plainvilie at the time Of the acci-
dent, while johnson was bound to-
wards New Britain. AS the local
man went past the quarrying plant
he failed to take the slight turn IN
the highway and headed directly
across into the driveway OF the
amicsite plant. Johnson's car, how
ever, was in the way. and, although
the Plainville man whirled off the
road in an attempt to dodge the
stolen machine. the autos came to-
Hether almost >head-on.
The car driven by JerzsGski was
totally wrecked, while the left side
Of tho Plainville machine was viz
tually stripped off. johnson escaped
with 4 cut on the cheek.
johnson saw the driver OF the
other machine disappearing around
the ONCE building of the traprock
company. The authorities of both
New Britain and Plainville were
summoned. Supernumerary Officer
Peterson Of this city learned that
tho accident was in Plainville and
was about to leave the matter in the
hands Of Constable George Schubert
Of that town. but then he was in
formed that the offending driver had
Aed and he began to search for him.
He found Jerzewski In the White
Oak inn. where he was washing the
blood on himself. ia
Jerxewski ut first gave his name
~ Charles Barrett He was en-
ployed In q hotel in New York city.
he said. and was bound for that
place. In court this morning he told
an entirely different story. He had
been drinking. he admitted in plead
ing guilty to the count of intoxica-
ton. and he had started out to at
tend the basketball game at the
Stanley Arena. Then his mind had
gone blank, he asserted. and he did
not know anything more until he
found himself in the police station.
He said he did not remember taking
the city car. and he had no recol-
lection OF the accident. He pleaded
not guilty to taking the car, but
Judge Morris D. SAKE bound him
over.
The stolen automobile belonged
to the watkr department and was
one used by Donald Mackey. an
employe Of that department. He had
reported its disa appearance to the
local police shortly before the acct
dent occurred.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-03
Kleist Assessed $500
By Court in Hartford

Nels kleist Of Black Rock avenue
this city. was fined 500 on the
charge OF reckless driving. 500 on
the charge Of evading responsibility,
and had judgment suspended on the
charge of driving without license.
by Judge John l.. Bonee in Hartford
police court today. His mother
spoke for him in court.
John Gnazzo Of Plainville. who
WaS with Kleist when their car
struck a pole in Hartford. was not
prosecuted. Both we're arrested on
Main street. this city. early Saturday
morning after . Hartford taxi driver
had told Officer John w. Riley Of
their capade.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-03
FARM RELIEF AND
TARIFF COMING UP
Continued from First Iage)

ers to get action on this as early as
possible also.
But there is also general wish
among republicans to learn the atti-
tude of Herbert Hoover on the new
McNary bill and on farm relief legis-
lation In general. With the presi-
dent-elect far away on his cruise to
South America attempts to locate a
spokesman for him SO far have
failed and it is apparent that Mr..
Hoover will be besiesed upon his re-
turn in January for an indication of
his wishes on farm relief before any
action is undertaken.
Another Dispute
There is further dispute as to
when the proposed tariff revision
should be undertaken. II an extra
session is to be held. many want It
postponed until fall. Others say 1t
should be begun as soon as the new
congress comes into power after next
March 1.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-03
Stanford Team to Go
To PalO Alto Tonight

New York. Dec. 3 Pl-Thc Cardl-
nails Of Stanford university. hale and
hearty after Saturdays crushing
go defeat of Army. spent another
day taking in the sights Of New
York. Many of the players visited
Wall street and other points Of in
trated on the theaters.
The team is scheduled to leave
New York at 6 O'Clock tonight in
special cars for Palo Alto. Cal. No
election of a captain for next sea-
son will be held until the squad ar
rives on the west coast.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-03
Expect Prompt Action
In Sinclair's Case

Washington, Dec. 3 w - Prompt
action by the supreme court in the
contempt proceedings against Harry
i. Sinclair for refusal to answer
questions put to him by the senate
oil investigating committee was
forecast today when his case was
advanced for hearing on January
I next.
Sinclair was given a Jail sentence
by the District OF Columbia supreme
court, and took his case to the
court of appeals, which after hav-
structions of the supreme court on
five points raised in challenging his
conviction.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-03
Danbury Youth Breaks
Neck in Football Game

Erockton. Mass. Dec. 3 F =
Jerome Darling of Danbury. Conn.
student at Bost on university. il
at the Brockton hospital with n
broken neck received during n
scrub football gam" yesterday al
Monument Beach. where he WAS
passing TN" weekend ~ n camp
with group OF follow STUDENTS
parliog's condition was reported as
slightly better today.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-03
MiddIetown Bankers
Condition Is Better

Middletown, Dec. tR)-The con-
dition of Earle G. Butler. president
Of the First National bank who suf-
tered a shock here yesterday was
coll idered favorable today. He had
been detained at his home for the
past few days with an illness when
stricken by the shock. He is Sc
years of age and has been banker
for the greater part Of his life.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-03
COMPULSORY RETIREMENT
OF POLICEMEN AT 70
C Commissioners to Consider Project
Is Well as Pension for Wklows,
In Charter Changes

A compulsory retirement of 20
years for policemen. and provision
for a widows pension will be dis
cussed by the board of police com
missioners shortly, it was learned TO-
day, with the purpose In mind Of
recommending charter amendments
to the committee having the subject
in charge.
1t is understood that the sentiment
of the commissioners is favorable to
the compulsory retirement age re-
New Britain herald., 1928-12-03
PASTOR RESIGNS

North Tewksbury. Mass. Dec. 5 up
REV. Charles i. Frederick. pastor
Of the North Tewksbury Baptist
church for more than three years
resigned yesterday to accept call
to the Free Baptist church at Range
ley Maine. His resignation will be-
come effective Dec. 81.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-03
Rentals of $68,@
In Restaurant Lease

A lease involving rentals of $SS,500
has been given by N. f. Mag and
Nathan Berkowitz to the Central
Lunch Inc, of New Britain, in the
form of a renewal Of the lease held
on the lunch-room at sos Main
street. The rental is TO be $500 a
year for 10 years.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-03
JOHN BOX CHOSEN

Washington, Dec. Rl-Rcpre-
sentative John c. Box. of Jackson
vile, Texas, today was selected as
democratic whip to succeed Repre-
sentative William A. Oidheld Of Ar
kansas. who died recently.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-03

euirement and soMethiny In the
nature Of provision for the care Of
widows OF policemen u also favor
ably regarded. although there are
numerous details to be settled In the
latter connection.