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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-07-11
Especial Correspondence

The court this week has been en-
gagged in investigating the opera
tons Of the so-called Kharkov center
of the sabotage organization that di-
rected the work Of economic destruc-
tion in the Don Basin. A number of
the accused were examined in this
connection. Some admitted their
guilt entirely, some admitted part of
the charges and others strenuously
denied them all But by cross-exam-
nation, the evidence Of witnesses and
the confronting of the accused with
one another, the grim story of how
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-07-11

For the Party of the Class STRUGGLED
Workers. Against the Capitalists!
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-07-11

pHILLIPS, the sewer CRATER, did
a good job for Tammany hall
when he died of kidney trouble in
Atlantic City the other day. There
are reports now that those political
higher-ups who were involved with
Phillips will go unscathed. Dead
men tell no tales. 1t appears that
the christian deity is not always on
the side of the good. He seems to
take diabolical pleasure in doing
the wicked a favor once in while.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-07-11

WALES political patrons are mem
I bers of Tammany Hall. Despite
the bunk that is peddled in the cap.
italist press to the effect that the
Tammany of today is not the Tam
many of Boss Tweed or Dick Gro
ker days, that political institution
is as closely connected with the I'M
derworld as ever. 1t is said that
Yale, through this strong arm squad
and his philanthropic activities,
controlled 10000 votes which he was
able to sell at a good price.
Evening star., 1928-04-05
CANTATA TO FEATURE
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
"The Atonement" to Be Sung at
Mount Vernon Place Church
by Chorus of 100.

"The Atonement," one ,of the most
popular of the recent Easter cantatas,
will be sung at special Good Friday
service tomorrow at BIS pm. at the
Mount Vernon Place Methodist Episco-
pal Church South by chorus of 100
under the direction of r. Deane Shure
AS a special guest, the choir will
have the noted American composer,
Howard D Mckinney, director of music
at Rutgers College.
THE Atonement,' which was written
by Mr. Shure, has had an unprecedent-
ed success in all parts of the country
and is considered one of the finest of
the composers many works. The text
was written from biblical themes by
Rossell Edward Mitchell of this city.
The choir will be assisted by Elvina
Neale Rowe, soprano; Mathilda Kolb,
contralto: John L. Mitchell, tenor;
Frank w. Wright, baritone; Maj. Lee S.
Tillotson, bass, with Edith Gottwals at
the organ.
The program is as follows Trium-
phal entry, chorus; Lament of Peter"
baritone solo: Rejected Christ" So
prano recitation: Wounded Was He"
chorus; Song of the Soldiers" male
chorus: "The Crucifixion," soprano and
tenor: Sorrow of Mary Magdalene,"
contractor: Song of Angels" quartet;
Appearance by the Sea-" chorus;
Feed MY Lambs" tenor and baritone;
Saviour" soprano, and THE Great
Commission" chorus.
DR.. W. A. Lambeth, pastor Of the
church, will preside.
Evening star., 1928-04-05
OFFER REGULATION
/. ON REFR|GERATORS
Experts Tentatively Approve
Rules for installation of
Multiple Systems.

| A proposed regulation to govern in
stallation of multiple unit refrigerating
systems has been tentatively approved
| by committee composed of District Of
flcials and representatives of electric re-
frigerator manufacturers, it was an
nounced today by Maj. w. E. r. Covell,
Assistant Engineer Commissioner
The committee was appointed at a
public hearing Monday to consider a
proposal by the Commissioners that
some form of regulation be adopted
The regulation proposed by the COM
mittee follows in part:
mo direct multiple refrigerating sys-
tenn, any part of which is located above
the first story in a building used or in
tended to be used in whole or in part,
for residential purposes, shall be in
stalled in the District of Columbia with
out a permit therefor and inspection
and approval of the Plumbing and Elec-
trical Departments of the District of
Columbia before use.
"A direct multiple refrigerating sys-
TEN is a direct system in which two or
mroe evaporatorS are connected to a
presSure-imposing element. Direct re-
frigeration is system in which re-
frigerant is circulated to the substance
or space refrigerated.
All connections, alterations or addi-
tions to electric wiring systems and all
plumbing or gas fittings incidental to
the refrigerating systems shall be made
in accordance with regulations appli-
cable thereto. Plumbing and gasf1tting
work shall be done by licensed master
plumber and gasfitter
''All parts of such refrigerating sys-
TENS. including connections between
machines and the units, shall bear the
approval of the Underwriters Labora-
tories, Inc, or such other national rep
resentative body as may be approved"
Another paragraph of the proposed
regulation stipulates the type. size, etc,
of tubing that shall be used in the in
Sulation
Evening star., 1928-04-05
Fair Question,

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
BERLIN.--A criminal court in Plauen,
Saxony acquitted Kurt Huberich of
bigamy and the judge told him he
might go back to his home. Spoke up
Huherich: which one?"
Evening star., 1928-04-05

National-"Criss Cross" musical COM
edy, at $40 pm.
Keith's-"Freckles," Julia Rooney, at
and z pm.
Gayety-"Merry whirl," burlesque. at
ais and 8:15 pm.
Earle-"French Dressing" continu-
Gus 1880 am. to IL pm.
Palace-"Baby Mine" at IL am,
1880, 2:30, 4:S0, 6. 8 and 10 pm.
RialtO-"13 Washington Square," at
11:45 am, 1:40, $40, 5:35, 7:35 and
9:4O pm.
Fox-"Good Time Charley" continu-
Gus IL m. to II pm.
MetropOlitan-"The Jazz Singer" at
1870 am, 1920, 800, $40, 1920 and
9:25 pm.
Columbia - "The Enemy" (second
week., at II am, los, 3:15, $50. 7:25
and 9:20 pm.
Little Theater-"Broken Blossoms"
continuous to IL pm.
TivOli-"The Crystal Cup" at 2:35,
4:20, 6:l0, 7:55 and GAS pm.
Ambassador Gentlemen Prefer
Blondes" at 6:15, 8 and $50 pm.
Central-"Old Ironsides," at 1890,
2. $50. 5, $50, 8 and 9:40 pm.
Evening star., 1928-04-05
Workman Overcome.

While working at the Benning plant
of the Potomac Electric Power Co. about
$3.50 o'clock this morning, James Whit
ney, colored, "a years old, residing on
Benning road near his place of employ
ment, was overcome by carbon monoxide
gas. DR.. Laurence Murphy, resident
physician of Casualty Hospital, re-
sponded to an emergency call and
treated him at the power plant. Whit
ney was not seriously affected.
Evening star., 1928-04-05
Miss A. M. Fink's Will Is Filed.

The will of Miss Aimee M. Fink, who
died March 8, has been filed for pro-
bate. She leaves $4,000 to her brother,
Rev. Edward X Fink, and $4,000 to
her sister, known in religion as Sister
Mary Angela. The Carmelite Convent
of Wheeling, at Pleasant Valley. w. Va,
is to have $4,000 and gifts of $4,000
each are made to her nieces, Angela
and Agnes Fink. Trust funds of So
$50 each are created for her nieces,
Edwaina and Agnes Fink. The re-
naming estate is to be distributed in
three parts, one to Sister Mary Angela,
one to a brother, j. Stanley Fink and
the third to the nieces, Edwaina and
Agnes Fink.
Evening star., 1928-04-05
SEEKS POLICE ATTENDANT
Civil Service Board Taking Applica-
tions for Detention Home Job.

The Civil Service Commission today
announced that it will receive applica-
tions until April 28 to fill vacancies in
positions of attendant in the House of
Detention, Metropolitan Police Depart
Inent
The entrance salary is $1,000 year,
plus quarters and subsistence. Full in
formation and application blanks may
be obtained from the commission, 1924
F street
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23
Declares Mayors : Charges of Racial Dis. elimination at Com- mon council Meeting Were 'Unfair, Untrue and Unjust"
Chairman of World War Memorial Committee Calls Executives Criti- cism "Slanderous At- tack" Mayor Declines to Comment on Letter.

George H. Dyson. world war me- morial committee chairman. with Councilman Roger Whitman. felt the sting of a verbal attack by Mayor Paonessa at tho common council meeting Wednesday night. today wrote to Mayor Paonessa de- mandins a retraction and. in the event one is not forthcoming. to take such legal steps as are neces- sary to protect myself"
 The mayor had criticized the work of Messrs. Dyson and Whitman. characterizing the actions of the former as "partial' toward certain groups and races and against oth- CTS.
 Mayor Paonessa's statements are termed "unfair. unjust and abso- lutely untrue" in MT. Dyson's letter.
 Dyson's Letter
 Mir. Dyson's letter to tho mayor follows:
 Hon. Mayor Angelo NJ. Paonessa, City of New Britain. Connecticut.
 Dear Sir:
 My attention has been called by articles tn the press and by usem- bers present. to the slanderous at- tack made upon me by you at the
 (Continued on Page 3S.)
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23
sINSKlE FINED SlO0
 ON LOTTERY CHARGE
Charge Against His Wife N0lIed in Greenwich
 Court
Especial to the Herald)

Greenwich, Nov. B @ - Luke Sinskie of 132 Pennington avenue, New Britain, was fined $100 and costs in the Greenwich police court today on q charge of having lottery tickets in his possession and a sim- liar charge placed against his wife. Mrs. Laura Sinskie, was nolled.
 They were arrested about o'clock last Saturday morning on the Bos- ton post road as they were proceed ing in an automobile towards New York. The police making the arrest claimed to have found a number of treasury balance slips in the car.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23
SON FINDS MOTHER, Ss,
 WITH HER HIP BROKEN
Fire Captain, Going Home,
 Discovers Her on Floor

Mrs. Sophie Hoffman. aged Ss, sustained fracture of the right hip in a fall from chair at her home, 1S West Pearl street, yesterday after noon and was found by her son, Captain George Hoffman of Co. No. l of the fire department, on his re- turn from duty last evening. She was taken to New Britain General hospital and is under the care of Dr. Herman Strosser. On account of her age. the outcome of the injury is uncertain.
 Mrs. Hoffman was alone yesterday afternoon from about o'clock to 5:30, and is believed to have been on the floor, unable 10 get to her feet, for three-quarters of an hour. her son having reached home soon after 6 o'clock. She said she had been sitting in rocking chair just before falling. and it is possible that she suffered a weak spell when she started to walk.
 Mrs. Hoffman's husband. George Hoffman died about 20 years ago. She and her son have lived together and she has been in excellent health and fully able 10 attend to her household duties. She has been a resident of New Britain approxi- mately 5s years.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23

Rockaway Naval Air Station, N. Y., Nov. 23 R)-Lieut. Benjamin Mendez, chief pilot of the Republic of Colombia's air force, took off at 7:35 this morning for Jacksonville. Fla. on the first leg of a 4.600 mile flight to Bogota, his native capital.
 Good weather conditions were forecast for his 1000 mile flight to Florida.
 A small group of Colombians. navy officers and army officers and their wives from Mitchell Field were present when Mendez drove his big Curtiss seaplane across the water and into the air.
 The plane, christened the Ri- bian patriot was loaded with 275 gallons of gas. With Mendez as his mechanic was John Todhunter, an American.
 From Jacksonville Mendez's next hop will take him 600 miles to Havana, Cuba. Other stops and their distances apart are. Puerto 1idFTIUS, uudltutdld, S,uVU NueSe Colon, Panama, 1000 miles and then the final 1900 mile flight to Bogota.
 Just before he took of the 26- year. old American trained fiier was presented with a silver thermos bottle, filled with Colombian coffee by the mother of Daniel Del Rio. a vice president of the Central Trust company of New York. MT. Del Rio is a native of Peru.
 The wives of the Mitchell Field army officers kissed Mendez good bye. They had known him for some time as a student at Curtiss Field and later at the Army school at Mitchell.
 Among others who wished him good luck was Jose Eustacio Riv- eria Colombian novelist, who is known as the 'Ibanez of South America"
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23
Pushes Peanut II Miles
 To Pay Off Smith Bet

Harlingen. Texas, Nov. 23 RtBill Williams. who was a Smith man and backed his political convictions, fin- ished paying through the nose yes- terday when he rooted a peanut across the finish line Of his "big push" from Rio Hondo. eleven miles away. Terms of the bet called for Williams to roll a goober the eleven miles with his nose in eleven days. He finished in nine and one-half days to the strains of a brass band.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23
ASFORTUNER RYAN
 DIES IN 777H YEAR
Aged Capitalist Reputed Worth Between 3O0-
 800 Millions

New York, Nov. 23 R-Thomas Fortune Ryan. aged financier, died at his home here today after a short illness.
 Death was attributed to advanced age MT. Ryan was ".
 The fnancier's fortune was vari- ously estimated at from $3O0.000.- 900 to $5oo.Oo0.ooO. and most of it was invested in tobacco stocks.
 News that Mir Ryan was ill did not become generally known until this morning. When newspapermen called at his residence in 5<h ave nue it was merely admitted by members of his family that he was i'll. Nothing was said as to the gray ity of his condition and no state ments were made as to the nature of his illness. except that he had been confined to his bed for three days. It was learned from other sources, however, that four physi- clans had been in attendance.
 Death occurred at 12:46 p. m.
 MT. Ryan was the largest stock holder in the Guaranty Trust com pany. He Is said to have maintained balance of $4O.o0o,000 in that bank.
 In has later years the capitalist became estranged from his son. AL Ian A. Ryan, after the latter, . broker, had been discharged from a bankruptcy that grew out of the famous Stutx Motor corner. It was reported that the father would not come to the assistance of the young CT Ryan and place part of his i'm mense fortune at the sons disposal 1his reDert yas Asvee Asnisd
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23
Late Afternoon Buue. tins However, State That Patient is Rest. ing and Doctors Do Not Consider Case Alarming.
Public Anxiety Is Undis- guised - Princess Mary Returning Home and Duke of York Also Comes Back-Wales No. tified.

London. Nov. :3 R,-After a rest less night. King George today had developed further congestion in one lung. but was able to obtain a lit- tie rest this afternoon.
 Not Alarmingiy Serious
 This fact was considered aa . hopeful development and 1t was stated in a quarter close to royal circles that the kings illness, while serious. should not be regarded in any way as alarming.
 The Prince of Wales. heir appar. ent, who is now on a tour in East Africa. Is being kept informed of the progress of his majesty's illness.
 Duke Visits King
 The Duke of York, the only son of King George now in England. re- turned from his hunting lodge at Naseby this forenoon and this aft ernoon went to Buckingham palace to visit his father. After receiving a report of the kings condition. he planned to return to Northampton shire tomorrow.
 Queen Mary. who ofYiciated in the kings place at several public func- tions yesterday. will shortly be join- ed by her daughter. Princess Mary, who will come to Buckingham pal ace for the present.
 Baldwin Accessible Although he will spend the week. end at Chequers. Premier Baldwin who left Glasgow this morning fer London. will be accessible should there be any necessity for his pres ence in connection with the kings illness.
 Sir Stanley Hewett and Lord Dawson of Penn. eminent Britfsh physicians who are in attendance upon the king. visited Buckingham palace at midday and remained there an hour and a half On leav- ing they issued bulletin saying: The king passed . restless night, his temperature remaining at 1o1. There Is slight extension of the mischief in his lung. but his ma 5esty's strength Is maintained" No Bulletin Later Lord Dawson again visited King George, but no further bulletin was issued and a new one was not expected until this evening. I While there was reinsurance in | (Contfnued on Page 3S)
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23
WOMAN SUES LAWYER,
 ASKS SIo,0o0 DAMAGE
Mrs. Brunner Says Attor. ney Nair Took Her
 Store

It was learned today through the publication of the superior court short calendar that a suit against Attorney David l.. Nair. senior mem- Der of the firm of Nair & Nair, and president pro tenn. of the common council. is pending trial before Judge L. P. Waldo Marvin, brough. by Mrs. Mabel B. Brunner through Attorney C. S. Hamilton of New Haven.
 The action did not go through the local court. The amount of dam ages claimed by the plaintiff Is s1o.0oo. She alleges in the com plaint that Mir. Nair fraudulently dispossessed her of the contents Of a toy shop she conducted on West Main street. causing the publication of a statement that she was bank rupt.
 The complaint further states that on July Is. 1927, Attorney Nair is- sued a writ against the plaintiff on an $50 note owed to the landlords of the place where she conducted her business. At that time the plain-
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New Britain herald., 1928-11-23
DAUGHTER RACES EAST
 AS HER FATHER DIES
John Dixon, 59 South High Street, Succumbs at
 Hospital

While Mrs. John Bertini was on a cross-country race to be at the bedside of her father. John Dixon of 59 South High street, before he was claimed by death. MT. Dixon died at the New Britain General hospital at 10 o'clock this morning at the age Of e.
 He had been in good health until Wednesday when he suffered a sharp pain. Upon being examined, it was discovered that he had a rup- tured appendix. and because of his advanced age he was unable to rally.
 His daughter. who is wife of the physical director of the Y. M. c. A. in San Bernardino. Cal, had not seen her father for four years. It was during a telephone conversation Wednesday night that she learned of his serious illness and she immed- lately began the race across the country. She is scheduled to arrive here at o'clock Monday morning. 12 hours before the funeral. At that time she will be met at the station and will learn for the first time of her fathers death.
 MT. Dixon was born in Great Har- wood. England, where he lived until he was 30 years of age. He was manager of Lloyd's bank of Black burn and was playing manager of the Rover Soccer football team in that place. He was one of the fore- most athletes in his home town.
 He came to this country and settled in New Haven where he was accountant in the motor power de- partment of the New Haven railroad. Twenty-three years ago he came to New Britain and throughout the per iod that followed he had been in the
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23
Adams Says DSerion of 'Bllck Gang" in Stokehold Was De-
 terminin6 Factor in Sinking
ANOTHER WITNESS TELLS
 OF CAPTAINS BRAVERY
Went to Watery Grave Shouting Or ders For Loading of Lfeboat, Sur vivors Says-Other Witnesses Re late That Passengers Were Left to Own Resources in Seeking Escape From Sinking Liner.

From Sinking Liner.
 New York, Nov. 23 R-The Ves- iris might not have sunk If the black gang had stuck to their posts in the stokehold. said Chief En- gineer James A. Adams. testifying today in the steamboat inspection service hearing at the Customs House.
 The volume of water in the vessel. he told Dickcrson N. Hoover. super vising inspector general president at the inquiry. was steadily maintained as long as they had steam, but the stokehold crew deserted their posts before 12 o'clock of the Monday that the ship sank.
 Tells of Own Rescue
 At one point. Adams told of his rescue by No. IS lifeboat in which there were five or six sailors and one fireman. He said that the men in this boat were not panic stricken and MT. Hoover asked him If he took command of the boat.
 "I tried to control them as much as could" Adams said.
 Did you ever have trouble with the black gang"
 "In what way?" countered Adams.
 Were they ever mutinous?"
 There was no trouble except they wouldn't turn to-"
 "on this voyage?" "Yes."
 Captain Carey's Heroism A brief account of how Captain William Carey worked to the last in the center of . disorga nised crew and fear-stricken passengers until he went down with the liner Vestris, was read today in the record of the federal inquiry into the disaster, while testimony of witnesses was that all aboard were left to their own resources to escape the lost vessel.
 Ship Sank Under Him An affidavit by Edward Miles Wal cctt. British citizen and survivor, said the ship sank under him. but he regained the surface and saw Captain Carey five feet away without a lifebelt.
 After a second he disappeared" Walcott said. adding he last saw the skipper on the hurricane shouting directions for the loading of life boat.
 His voice was so hoarse,' Wall colt related, that 1t broke on the (Continued on Page 3o)
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23
HOOVER SHELTERED
 BY DECK AWNINGS
Oppressive Tropical Heat Hangs
 Over Batd@hip Maryland
MEXICAN COAST VISIBLE
President Elect Devoting Much Time to Studying South and ContrAl American Conditions and Prepar. ing Speeches For Deliycranoe.

Aboard the U. s. s. Maryland. at Sea, Nov. 23 (UP)-Awnings over the spacious quarter-deck of the Maryland sheltered President Elect Herbert Hoover today as he sought a cool spot to prepare his Latin American speeches.
 First Taste of Heat
 The entire party was getting its first taste of the tropical sun as heat hung progressively about the big battleship.
 The rollers in the printing shop melted in the heat and publication of the ship newspapers was held up until the rollers were hardened again in the refrigerators. Hard hearted sailors of the Maryland's crew said. concerning the heat:
 You ain't seen nothing yet"
 Sleep On Deck
 Last night. deck cots were dis tributed to members of the Hoover party and everyone slept on deck the heat below was intense.
 Rugged and mountainous. tho coast of Mexico was visible most of the day. and Mrs. Hoover who sat knitting on deck. often went to the ships side and scanned the barren mountain ranges, exclaiming over the beauty of some snow-capped peak rearing itself miles behind the coast ranges. Now and then . lonely boat was visible.
 Mrs. Hoover was an amused spec tator at deck golf games which were played throughout the day by many of the party and she appla uded viz orously the skill of Ambassad dor Henry P. Fletcher, who joined in the play.
 Completes Addresses
 Hoover had completed some of
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New Britain herald., 1928-11-23
SEWER FUND LOAN RULED NOT LEGAL
Question Raised on Measure Ap-
 proved by Finance Board
CITY OFFICIAL BLOCKED
Corporatton Counsel's Belief That Scheme Is Within the Spirit of the Charter May Result in Negotta- ton Of e25, 900 Deal, However.

With the department of public works awaiting sewer construction funds through a loan authorized by the board of finance and taxation and approved by the common coun- cil, 1t became known today that borrowing of funds in anticipation of assessment payments is not strictly legal.
 This fact was brought out dur ing g. conference at the office Of Mayor Paonessa after the mayor had called in City Engineer Philip A. Merriam, Treasurer Curtis L. Sheldon and Corporation Counsel John H. Kirkham in an effort to speed up action. He had previously been in telephone communication with Chairman Edward F. Hall of the board of finance and taxation. who advised he had been unable to negotiate 8 $25.000 loan in the city's behalf.
 Not Approved by Kirkham
 It was also disclosed that the financing scheme was not sanctioned by the corporation counsel, al- though 1t was generally understood that he had given his approval.
 The board of finance after re- viewing a list of uncollected sewer assessments, voted to authorize the $25.OOO loan in anticipation of