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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-20
Hoover Sends Letter as
Well as Thanks Telegram

Hartford. Nov. 20 R-Herbert
Hoover has followed his telegram OF
appreciation to J. Henry Roraback.
chairman Of the republican state
central committee. for the excellent
work done in Connecticut. with q
letter from California in which prac-
tically the same sentiments are ex-
pressed. The letter was received by
Mr.. Roraback this morning and Is
as follows:
THE overwhelming support given
to our party bespeaks not only the
soundness Of our issues and appre-
citation of the people for sound gov
ernment, but 1t also bespeaks a trib-
ute to you for leadership and organ
ization In the presentation of our
cause.
Il wish to again add my personal
gratitude for the ability and devo-
tion with which you have conducted
the campaign in your state"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-20
G. O.P. EXPENDITURES
ESTIMATED AT $1,000
Party Said to Have Spent
1000 More Than
Rivals

Chairman William II. Judd of the
republican town committee will pre-
sent his statement Of campaign costs
to the town clerk tomorrow and will
report disbursements amounting to
approximately 5000. and a sub
stantial balance on hand. The re-
publican party spent about $1,000
moret than the democrats in the To-
cal drive for votes.
Paul Nurczyk, unsuccessful demo-
cratic candidate for representative.
had the lowest campaign expenses
of any legislative candidate, having
expended but $17.15 in his election
eering. or this amount. II was for
advertising and 1851 for incidentals.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-20
english WOMAN FILES
CLAIM AGAINST CITY
Asks $50 for Injury Sus.
tanned at Memorial
Dedication

A claim against the city for per-
sonal injury has been received At
the office Of Mayor Paonessa from
Alice Hill, 206 Pagdale Lane. War
rington, Lancashire, England. Mrs.
Hill was in Walnut Hill park. No
vember 3, viewing the new soldiers
memorial when she fell from the
stone wall at the south entrance.
She suffered a nervous shock and
abrasions which required treatment
at the hospital. In her claim for
$50 damages, she gives the names
of Councilman John E. Holmbere
and Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Fortier as
witnesses. 1t is her contention that
insufficient light caused her injury.
At a meeting following the mishap'
Councilman Holmberg introduced a
resolution in the common council
demanding more lights. and in his
argument he reported having wit
messed the accident which Is the
basis of Mrs. Hills claim.
Ill epllC vi LbC doAhatACu Ao0ShSS
of any legal claim against the city,
Mayor Paonessa said today he was
in favor of some action in the in
terests Of Mrs. Eugene Bleau Of 2ss
Monroe street. who was overcome by
gas after a pipe had been broken in
the cellar Of her home by workmen
carrying on public improvement.
Mrs. Bleau's claim is three years
old. 4 private contractor working
for the water department was carry
ing on operations when the gas pipe
was broken. The claimant suffered
permanent impairment to her health
as a result. 1t is said. but she failed
to get her claim to the authorities
within the one year period covered
by bond furnished by the contrac.
tor. Because OF the contractual
relationship existing. the city is OBJ.
solved from responsibility.
Mrs. Bleau has written the mayo,
asking relief since her physician Il
pressing for payment OF the bill fol-
professional services.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-20
Chosen FOR VACANCY
IN BOARD Of Health
DIR. Vincent Chadziewicz
Named to Succeed
DR.. kinsella

DR.. Vincent Chadziewicz was to.
day appointed to the board OF
health, filling the vacancy created
when DR.. Gertrude j. kinsella re-
signed. The new commissioner. q
dentist, Is q registered republican
The appointment was made by May
or Paonessa.
Commissioner Chadziewicz Is a
native of Rockville. He attended the
schools Of that town and then en-
rolled at st. Johns Kanty College
at Erie, Pa. He prepared for the
dental profession at Georgetown
University. coming to this city to
practice after his graduation.
He is a member of the New Brit
ain Lodge of Elks and Of the New
Britain and the Connecticut dental
societies.
At reorganization meeting of the
board to be held later In the week
it is expected that John J. Nc
Briarty will be elected chairman 0.
the board. Mr.. McBriarty. a drug
gist. is the only commissioner who
is not Il doctor. Others now on the
board are: Drs. John r. Donnelly
William r. Flanagan and D. w
O'Connell. physicians; Drs. N. 8
Dunn and Vincent Chadziewicz
dentists.
Mayor Paonessa said today he
made several endeavors to have DR.,
kinsella consider her resignation
but found it was impossible for her
to continue. He spoke in high terms
Of praise Of her work as a commits
sioner.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-20

FLORENCE TRUNBULL TO
WE'D COOLIDGE, she SAYS
Tells Ns~sp'1rF"e" However That
Marriage Viii Not Take Place
1t White House.

New Orleans, Nov. 90 P-Miss
Florence Trumbull. daughter Of Gov
ernor John H. Trumbull. of Con-
necticut, told newspapermen today
that she and John Coolidge, son of
the president, would be married,
but not in the White House.
Are you and John Coolidge 60
ing to have White House we'd
ding?" she was asked as she reach
ed the city with her father and
mother to attend the governors
conference.
mo, it won't be a White House
Wedding" she replied. blushing.
Has there been any formal an
nounceIment of the engagement?
Not yet" she said.
"You don't deny it by any chance,
do you?" pursued her questioner.
"Oh, no." she said.
"ln fact, the engagement Is ac-
cepted among all your friends, isn't
it?'
"Oh. yes." she smiled. ut seems
to be accepted everywhere"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-20
HIGH PRICED STOCKS
AGAIN SkYROCkE1|NG
Du Pont Shoots Up $50 a
Share to Record Figure
of $500 as Leader

New York. Nov. 20 P-High
priced stocks were sent skyrocketing
on the New York stock exchange
today, under the leadership OF Du
Pont. which shot up $50 share to
the record price Of $500. Case
Threshing was hurled up $32 to 34S1
and Radio 1850 TO $3.50.
The ticket fell more than an hour
and 50 minutes behind the market
at 1880 p. M, the longest delay on
record that early in the session. AT
that time. however. the ticker had
reported sales of approximately 81
100000 shares. and Wall street ex-
pected a 100000 share day for the
first time in history.
Again both the big traders and the
little traders seemed to fall over
each other in frantic efforts to place
their orders. The exchange floor
was thrown into bedlam az the floor
traders. with their nerves already
scattered by the record trading OF
the past two weeks, labored to e1-
ecute the avalanche Of orders.
Greene Cananea Copper. Johns
Manville. May Department Stores,
Woolworth, International Harvester
Standard Oil Of California. Liquid
Carbonic. and keith-Albee Orpheum
common and preferred, were sent up
s. to SO a share to new high levels
for the year or longer. The buying
movement spread out to include the
rails. New Haven. Northern Pacific,
and Canadian Pacific all breaking
into new high ground.
The stock ticker at o'clock,
eastern standard time. was one hour
and forty minutes behind in printing
sales. This approximately will keep
ticker running until after p. m.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-20
RED" GRANGE PAYS 5000
But STILL CLAIMS FRAUD
Settles Out OF Court With Girl Who
Pressed Charges Against Him
In Chicago.

Chicago. Nov. 20 (UP) - Mrs.
Helen Flozak. hotel check room girl.
was richer by about 5000 today and
Harold (Red) Grange, football star.
was freed Of the charges that he is
the father of her red haired daugh-
ter. Haroldine.
The case was settled out OF court
yesterday. Grange said he was
pleased with the settlement but con-
tended the charges we're a frameup.
Mrs. Flozak did not appear In
court. Haroldine, now I months old.
also was absent. Mrs. Flozak was
represented by Mrs. Mary Quinn. her
aunt.
Mrs. Quinn refused to reveal the
exact amount of the settlement OF
the Judge and attorney recently.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-20
WOODS ISSUES WRIT
10PADL0Ck Store
Brings Proceedings Against
Shop 'DHo9 ,:9sya .p,o1': !;
-AlF'qEt alElS @asuoauuo
Third mvIu v, ,v
lhlkU MVIu VI IA. ....-
Prosecutor Acts On Strength of
Three Liquor Law Violations by
Occupants OF Premises-COnstabl
Attaches Place For $1,000.

The third of series Of actions in
the now famous paddock" string Of
suits was brought today by Prosecut-
ing Attorney Joseph G. Woods
against Salvatore and Elvira Bellac-
chino, proprietors Of "smoke shop"
at 1924 Lafayette street in which
vicinity the other two paddock"
cases had their origin.
In the complaint Attorney Woods
alleges that the defendants, as pro-
prietors. rented the premises to one
Bronislaw koytkowski prior to June
4. 1924 and that koytkowski kept
and offered for sale beverages con-
tanning more than one-half of one
per cent alcohol in violation Of the
national prohibition act. On that
date Koytkowski was arrested and
sentenced to pay fine of $3.50 and
costs He was arrested and found
guilty on the same count on June
IS. and sentenced to GO days in jail.
The complaint further alleges that
on July . OF this year Frank Bog
danski, as tenant, offered for sale
beverages OF similar content, was ar
rested and found guilty and sem
fenced to pay q fine of $3.50 and
costs.
Furthermore. on September II,
William Skonicke was found to con-
duct similar illegal business and
sentenced to pay a like amount, tho
writ alleges.
Woods Fears Nuisance
On the basis Of this and depcsi-
tions OF policemen who raided the
place and made the arrests, Prose
cutting Attorney Woods claims thai
unless the defendants are restrained
and forbidden by an injunction oi
the court. the defendants will con.
tinue to maintain the place for the
purpose OF renting the premises fol
conducting an illegal business Of
selling. manufacturing or barterine
intoxicating liquor in violation of q
national act and therefore continu.
ing to be a public nuisance.
The complainant further asks the
court TO issue its process directed
to the sheriff of the county or hi:
deputy commanding them to abats
the public nuisance now existing
upon the premises and for that pur.
pose to take possession of all liquor
! fixtures and property now used il
connection of continuing the illega
business and to destroy all ths
liquor in the place.
Constable Fred Wrinkle served the
papers and attached the property tt
the amount Of $1,000.
The two other suits of like nature
pending trial in city court are thai
of the government against Rose ko.
zun, owner of a shop at 10? Lafay.
cite street. and Andrew and Concetta
Maietta of 107 Lafayette street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-20
PRESIDENT GETS REPORT
confidential Investigation On Best
Way to Garry Out Boulder Canyom.
Project Explained to Coolidge,

Washington. Nov. 20 R-A con-
hdentlal report of an investigation
made by experts to determine the
best means Of carrying out the
Boulder Canyon dam project has
been received by President Coolidge.
The president has not had oppor-
tunity to examine it and does not
intend to make 1t public at this time
because it was given to him in con-
fidence to be used in connection
with his recommendation on the
subject to congress next month.
A full report of the investigation,
which was ordered by congress, will
be ready for the members of con-
gress when the next session con-
venes early in December. The COM
mittee. appointed some months are
by Hubert Work as secretary of the
interior. includes three engineers and
two geologists.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-20
Grass Seed Proves to
Be Mustard and Carrots

Savannah, Ca. Nov. 20 R-For
days and days gangs of men worked
on greens at the City Golf club,
plowing. planting the ground. Sa-
vannah golfers would have fine put
ting green's.
Two days ago, things began to
come up and now seven greens must
be made over because golf club Of
ficials decided golfers could not putt
on the crop Of mustard green's and
carrots.
The packages from which the
seed came we're labelled grass seed
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-20

New York. Nov. 20 R - Captain
Edward keane, department OF conf
merce inspector of hulls, shouted N
denial today that he had been
drunk when he passed the steamer
Nestris, which sank a week ago
yesterday with loss of more than
100 lives, as seaworthy.
Captain keane was the first wit
ness today at the investigation Of
the Eestris floundering being con-
Quoted by the United States steam-
boat inspection service at the Gus
toms house.
Liquor Charges Read
The presiding officer read 4 let
ter dated November II and signed
Samuel Lawson" The letter was
received by the steamboat inspec-
ton service in an envelope on the
flap of which was printed UNITED
States Lines
The letter contained charges that
the inspection OF the Nestris by
Captain Keane and an inspector OF
boilers consisted OF the inspector
enjoying a hearty breakfast on the
ship and "swilling whisky and beer
in the ships bar"
Weakness in Legs
"The inspectors left in the after
noon" the letter read, with 4 cer-
tain weakness in their legs and each
with package under his arm"
The letter concluded with the re-
mark that this was "the kind Of
murderers" that comprise the per-
sonnel of the steamboat inspection
service.
Captain Keane was asked how
much, if any. of this letter was true.
Brands Letter a Lie
"The whole thing is the most out
rageous lie I ever heard" he said.
Il am the fourth generation Of my
family which has never touched u
drop of any stimulant."
Captain Keane was then asked in
detail about each specific charge in
the letter. He said that neither he
nor the other inspector had break
fast on the Vestris. that neither Of
them had anything, or were offered
anything to drink on board and
that they did not carry away with
them any packages.
Customs Men Present
He was then asked if he and his
associate had carried packages
which looked as if they might con-
tain bottles of liquor they would
not have been stopped by customs
men on the pier.
There were customs men and
prohibition men in plain clothes on
the pier" he said. "You don't SUD-
pose that We would take any chance
of being picked up for bootleg
gers?"
Tells OF Inspection
Captain keane told in detail Of
his inspection of the Vestris, an an
nual inspection completed several
Continued on Page l3)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-20
Funeral of Fire Victim
Is Held This Afternoon

Funeral services for Frank Carvo.
five years old. son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Carvo Of 1c4 La wlor street.
were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock
at the funeral parlors OF Laraia &
Sagarino Co. 81 Spring street. Burial
was in st. Mary's cemetery.
The boy was burned to death In q
fire in his fathers barn IN the rear
OF the family home yesterday about
uoon.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-20
SERGEANT ANDERS0N'S
OWN auto Is STOLEN
Daricn's Nemesis OF Thieves and
[, Rum Runners Finally is
Victim Himself

Stamford. Nov. 20 R-The repu-
tation of Sergeant Amos Anderson.
the nemesis Of auto thieves. rum
runners. and other types of Grimm
ais. attempting to go through Darien
failed to impress auto thieves here
today.
The sergeant drove his new car
to Stamford. parked it in the square
and went about town on several er-
rands. On his return a short time
later. the shiny new car had evid ent-
ly attracted the eyes Of automobile
thieves and the auto was missing.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-20
LEOPOLD ACCUSED AS
ORIGINATOR Of PLOT
States Attorney Flays
Waterbury Man, Accused
on Murder Charge

Waterbury. Nov. 20 lP-Louis N.
Leopold was described as the orig
inator of the plan to burn the Bald
win street building in the opening
argument given this morning by At
torney Miles McNiff at the trial of
Leopold, who is charged with muir
der, causing the death by wilful
burning of building. and arson.
In the opening argument for the
defense. Attorney William Keaveney
laid the blame either to the work
of Samuel Weiss and Morris She'll
nitz, working on a highjacking ef-
fort. or a visit Of 'the man from
Chicago" who had bought Thomas
Moynihan's whiskey certificates the
month before for $4,000 and who
might have come back to get the
money back.
The Target crowd OF the trial
thronged the court house this morn
ing and when the doors of the court
room opened at 9:45 there was a
mad rush by the many spectators,
OF which half were women. for seats.
Chairs were knocked to one side
as the interested throng rushed to
secure a seat. In two minutes every
seat was taken and for the balance
of the morning a crowd ten deep
lined the rear OF the court room.
Attorney McNiff in opening. said
the state does not claim that Leo
pold set the fire on February s.
which caused the death of John and
Joseph Moynihan but does claim
that he hired Samunel Weiss to do
the job and that the deaths of the
children were the result of aid
given by Leopold.
The assistant states attorney con-
tinued by stating the state claims
that Leopold was the prime mover
in that horrible enterprise. He con-
tinued by saying that 1t was a most
terrible tragedy in the burning OF
that building and the causing of the
deaths of the two young Moynihan
children. He said that In such q
krAntSnuAA ~ D. Es>k<N
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-20
AMMUNITION EXPL0DES
Dozen Persons Meet Death, Many
More Injured, In Explosion At
vincennes, France.

Vincennes, France. Nov. 20 R-
An ammunition factory exploded
here today. Twelve persons were
killed and many others were injured.
The factory. which was govern
ment owned, was situated only half
"a mile from the walls of Paris. 1t
was operated under supervision of
the war department and the twelve
dead included both soldiers and
civilians.
There was no accurate estimate
Immediately available of the number
OF wounded, but it was thought to
be high.
The factory specialized in am
munition for small arms. Rifle
cartridges were scattered over a
large radius by the violence of the
explosion.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-20
AMPUTATE LEG OF MAN
STRUCK BY FREIGHT TRAIN
SamuC' OStapovich Of Hartford
Thought TO Have Been Walking
Tracks I'm Berlin

1t was necessary to amputate the
right leg Of Samuel Ostapovich OF
c20 Windsor street. Hartford, at the
New Britain General hospital this
noon.
The Hartford man was seriously
injured late Saturday evening when
he was struck by freight train
about zoo feet south of the Berlin
depot. 1t was thought that Osta-
povich was walking the tracks on his
way back to Hartford.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-20
Arrested for Using Her
Radio After Midnight

Evanston. III, Nov. 20 R@The
first arrest for playing the radio
after midnight in Evanston was
made early today when police took
Mrs. Elizabeth Wood into custody.
Mrs. Wood was Jailed after she
slapped Policewoman Georgianna
JUL for disturbing her pastime.
The midnight radio ban was in
voked by = recently enacted ordi-
nance.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-20
Science UNCOVERS
NATURES SECRETS
National Academy Hears Of
Possible Developments
CHEAPER MOTORS POSSIBLE
New Aircraft Compass and Safety
Devices Disclosed - "Ccnter Of
Centers'' in Sky Believed 1900
Light Years Away.

Schenectady, N. T., Nov. 20 Up
Reporting on their latest eXplora-
tions into the infinite fields OF the
unknown, members of the National
Academy of Sciences. at its autumn
meeting here, are exposing secrets
OF nature which touch mans pocket
books or have aroused his curiosity
time out Of mind.
1OO,OOO.OOO Light Years
Exploring the heavens in search
of the center of centers, among the
great galaxies of stars. in only one
of which the earth is but a small
clinkers spinning as 1t circles about
little sun. DIR. Harolow Shapley Of
Harvard, speaks in terms Of a hun
dred million light years. One light
year is the distance that light, NOV
ing at $4,000 miles q second.
travels in 1c months.
Economical Engines
Exploring the misbehaving MOLE
cules OF gasoline and other fuels
for internal combustion engines. DIR.
G.. +. kettering. vice president of the
General Motors corporation, is able
to speak with confidence Of the
time when more economical engines
can be used in automobiles and air.
| planes than is now practicable.
An Aid 10 F1iers
Studying the squealing radio
| waves which are familiar to many
listeners who have tried to operate
their receivers in the neighborhood
of an overworked regenerative set,
Il. L. W. Alexanderson Of the Gen.
err: | Electric Co.. finds way ia
measure their echoes as they come
back to an airplane from the earth
In this discovery, he sees the prom
Use Of early realization OF the long
sought method by which aviators
may determine precisely their alti-
tude above the ground.
New Aircraft Compass
DR.. J. d. Tear Of the same conn.,
panys research staff, analyzing the
lines of force in the earth's mag.
net!c field and considering the be-
haviour of various combinations OF
metals. comes upon the development
of a new compass for aircraft, which
he describes as more accurate and
much lighter than others in use.
Studies OF Honey
Exploring the complex mixture
which the bee puts up and man calls
honey. DIR. c. S. Hudson. recently
transferred from the bureau OF
standards to the United States public
health service, has been able to
gather a considerable store of the
hitherto extremely rare sugar,
melezetose, which the insects obtain
from the pine tree and its relatives,
IN the confer family. It's bad for
honey, he explains, but 1t undoubt-
edly will help science in understand
ing this family of trees.
Speaking OF Stars
Speaking of the galaxy of stars
and planets and nebulae in which
the earth is such a small part. DR.
| Shapley Expresses confidence that
H. and his associates have found its
center in the milky way. at a dis.
tance Of about $4,000 light years
although 1t is eternally hidden by
one of the mysterious dark clouds
which hang in the heavens. Other
galaxies lie beyond the earth's par.
| ticular galaxy. Each has a center