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New Britain herald., 1928-12-18
BISHOP Milan GETS
PURSE OF $4,000
Celebrates Golden Jubilee
of Priesthood With
POntifical Mass

Hartford, Dec. IS R-A purse of
$65.0o0 was presented to the Rt.
Rev. John Joseph Milan, bishop Of
Hartford, in behalf of the priests OF
the diocese at a dinner following the
mass at st. Joseph's cathedral in
celebration Of the golden jubilee Of
Bishop Nilan3 ordination to the
priesthood this morning. The cele-
bration was the most impressive
ever held in the cathedral and IN
cluded in its participation a large
number Of laity in addition to the
hundreds Of priests and Catholic
church officials present. In observa-
ton Of the event. solemn pontifical
mass OF st. Joseph was held. A pro-
cession of four hundred priests es-
corted Bishop Milan to the high
altar.
To the strains OF 1.-The Priests
March," by Alfalfa, Bishop Milan, in
full pontifical robes attended by
Monsignor r. S. Duggan. V. G., and
the Rev. William J. McGurk, pastor
Of the Immaculate Conception
church Of Waterbury. and proceeded
by monsignori and priests. walked
slowly up the side aisles of the ca
thedral and down the middle aisle to
the high altar. Thousands. including
children from the local schools and
students from St. Thomas seminary,
filled the great cathedral.
AS the altar was reached by
Bishop Milan and his immediate at
tendants the Scola. students choir
from ST. Thomas seminary. sang
Hail to Thee, Your Lordship." The
mass in honor of the holy rosary"
was sung by the Scola at the start
Of the mass.
Following the Fourth Gregorian
Credo, the choir sang "Panis An
gelicus" by Lambiotte at the offer
tory. "Quid Retribaum" was render
ed for the benedictus and. at the
close OF the mass the "Te Deum"
and the Magnificent" by Manzetti.
The mass proper was sung by q
quartet from the seminary. Gou-
mods "Marche Romaine" was played
by o. r. Bevaux. organist, as the re-
cessional. The Rev. Raymond G. La
Fontaine directed the choir
Following the pontifical mass. the
priests were welcomed by Bishop
Milan at a dinner in the parish hall.
Bishop Milan succeeded the late
Bishop Tierney in 1910.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-18
Witnesse. Protest In Vain During
Woods Outline Of Alleged Attack
By Rozanski On Former Sweetheart
Girl Objects to Prosecutors Use of Word Accidental
While Her Escort Contradicts Statement to
Court-Sister of Complainant Upbraids
Woods After Court Session.

Pleading nolo contendere to the
charge OF assaulting his former
sweetheart, Thomas Rozanski. ~, of
Ss Orange street, was flned $40, exc
cution of the penalty suspended on
payment of costs Of $1O.66 by Judge
H. P. Roche In police court today
while the complainant. Miss Mary
Contino of 226 Pennington avenue.
and her escort at the time of the as
sault. Joseph Sokolowski OF ia
Cleveland street. made vain attempts
to address the court.
Rozanski. when arraigned In court
yesterday, asked for a continuance
until today and it was granted. I'M
mediately on making his plea, he sat
down while Prosecuting Attorney
Woods told Judge Roche that the
young woman was on her way home
last Saturday night when Rozanski
accidentally struck her while en-
gaging in fisticuffs with Sokolowski.
Mr.. Woods said he had occasion
some time ago to warn Rozanski
after complaint had been made that
he was annoying the young woman.
and he had made 1t plain to him
that he was not within his rights In
striking her.
He was not fighting with me.
Mr.. Woods" Sokolowski declared.
jumping to his feet. "Sit down." Mr..
New Britain herald., 1928-12-18
Chief Hart's $4,000 Slander Suit
Against Gardner and Pajewski Is
Claimed for Superior Court Docket
Sensational Case Which Followed Publication of News.
paper Article May Be Reached Within Month or
Two-Alcorn Delays Criminal Trial Pending
Hearing of Civil Suit

The $4,000 slander suit brought
by Chief William C. Hart of the po-
lice department against Henry E.
Gardiner and Peter ]. Pajewski, a
year ago has been claimed for the
trial list in superior court, it was
learned today. and 1t is expected that
it will be tried within a month or
two. Judge William F. Mangan,
representing the plaintiff. claimed 4
and Attorney s. Gerard Casale. rep
resenting Gardiner, claimed trial by
jury. Attorney b. J. Monkiewicz
represents Pajewski.
The suit followed publication in
Bridgeport newspaper Of accusations
by Gardiner based on information he
claimed TO have received from Pa
jewski. to the effect that Chief Hart
and other members Of the police de-
partment were engaged In rum rum
ming. A few days later. Gardiner
was arrested on the charge of GRIM
New Britain herald., 1928-12-18
Princess Hatzfeldt
Succumbs in London

London. Dec. IS Up - Princess
Clara De Wildenberg Hatzfeldt died
today. She was the former Clara NJ.
Campbell, adopted daughter of Col
lis P. Huntington of New York.
The princess was the widow Of a
Prussian Noble and had been living
in England since the war. She had
been a society leader for many
years and was considered one OF
the best dressed women in Europe.
She was noted for her lavish enter
tainmcnts at her country estate near
Windsor. 1t was learned yesterday
that the princess was suffering from
bronchitis which she contracted Il
week ago and was threatened with
pneumonias
New Britain herald., 1928-12-18
Woods ordered and he obeyed.

Woods ordered and he obeyed.
When Judge Roche asked for .
recommendation as to penalty. Mr..
Woods said he thought SO and
costs would be sufficient, but Judge
Roche said that in view Of the fact
that the assault was accidental. he
would impose the lighter penalty.
Mention of "accidentar brought
Miss Contino to her feet in protest.
I'D like to say something" she
said. but Judge Roche told her the
case was closed.
Recess was taken Immediately
after the case was disposed OF and
a sister OF Miss Contino followed
Mr.. Woods about the court room
upbraiding him for refusing to hear
both sides Of the case. According to
Miss Contino and Sokolowski. Ro-
zanski struck the former In the
face without provocation. having
waited for her near her home. She
bled from the nose and sustained q
discoloration under her eye. she al
legged.
When Miss Contino made her first
complaint to the police she said
that she suspected Rozanski, who
formerly kept company with her.
was jealous of Sokolowski, who had
taken her to dance.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-18
Third SAFE ROBBERY
IN PAST Two Weeks
Yegg Gets Only SIS at
Lumber Company
Office

= Police today were investigating
another safe-cracking case, the third
within a short time. with very few
clues to work on. Last night the
safe in the Office of the Hardware
City Lumber Co.. at 1241 East street
was broken into. No haul of money
was made. due to the fact that Man
ager Hugh +. McKenna each night
removes most OF the money that
might have been received during
the day. As far as could be ascer-
tained. SIS was secured by the
thieves.
That the robbery last night was
committed by the same person or
persons who have committed two
other depredations in this city with
in the past week was evident, ac-
cording to Sergeant Michael J.
Flynn who investigated. The man.
ner in which the safes were broken
open was the same in the robberies
committed at the State Normal
school about two weeks ago and in
the lodge rooms of Aziz Grotto last
Sunday night.
Employees Of the company report
ing to work about o'clock this
morning. discovered the safe door
broken open and business papers
scattered about the floor. Evidently
in the attempt to find cash. the safe
cracker pulled everything remov-
able from the safe.
Entrance to the plant was made
through rear window in the
The robber smashed the
glass and after getting inside. pulled
down the shades and went to work.
The dial on the safe door was
off and the swivel inside
was driven clear through. giving the
yeggman access to the tumblers
which opened the safe. A light left
burning in the yard OF the plant
failed to deter him from his work.
Sergeant Flynn and Finger Print
Expert Thomas Dolan visited the
scene early this morning in search
of some clue that might lead to the
of the burglar. That
the work is that of a grown person
rather than OF a boy was revealed
by the size OF the footprints out
side the window through which the
robber climbed.
No flngerprints were available on
the safe door and it is the opinion
of the police that the yegg is ex-
perienced in the work and wears
gloves guarding against leaving any
teiltale marks.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-18
Policeman Called In
To Put Woman to Bed

Officer Louis E. Harper was
called upon last night to put
woman to bed. and he accommo-
dated her husband, Mike Panesa-
vicz of 345 Myrtle street. She
was on the floor when the officer
arrived in answer to the hus-
bands complaint. He wanted her
arrested but changed his mind
after the officer picked her up off
the floor and placed her in bed,
where she remained quietly.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-18
HALL DISAPPR0VES
| Of HOME FOR AGED
BeleY6 Maintenance Cost
Would Be Burden on CITY
MAYOR STANDS BY PLAN
Corporation May BE Established 70
Handle Funds OF Type Left RI
Augustus S. Jerome-Traut Prop
erty Considered rs Site.

Should the move for establish
ment of Jerome Home for the
Aged reach the board of finance and
taxation. 1t will not have the ap-
proval Of Chairman Edward F. Hall,
he indicated today, because the con-
struction cost will be too great a
share Of the entire fund to make
maintenance without outside aid
possible.
Mayor Paonessa. sponsor Of the
move to take advantage of the Aug
ustus s. Jerome will by which $685.
900 is available. believes $138.O00
would build satisfactory structure.
and inclines to the view that the re-
naming 100000 might be built up
through othetr bequests or donations
to a point where maintenance would
be possible. He would consider a
structure Of lesser size practicable
and believes additions would be
made later.
Believes Traut Home Ideal
Corporation Counsel John H.
Kirkham has suggested to several
clients In the preparation Of their
Wills that sums Of money be given
to this use. and he also suggested
to the trustees within the past two
years that the George W. Traut
property on Plainville road be TAX
en- over for possible use as home
for the aged.
The discussion on the Jerome fund
may result In an effort to establish
a corporation to which funds Of this
type might be directed with the
donors suggestion as to how they
should be used. but with the proviso
that they could be converted to other
uses. Senator Hall. a believer in this
idea. points to the fact that the city
OF st. Louis now has a fund of sew
eral million dollars left by a man
who desired to establish a home for
pioneers and prospectors who lost
their belongings in the gold regions
and had no place else to go. Since
there is no longer any need for such
an institution. the fund hes Idle. not
having been put to use when tho
need existed. because 1t was not at
that time large enough. A semi
public corporation such AZ he recon :
Elends would make such a condition
impossible. he points out.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-18
President to Spend
Christmas at Capital

Washington, Dec. Is P-Prcsi-
dent Coolidge expects to be in WASH
ington for Christ mas. but is ccnsid.
ering an invitation which would take
him shortly after the holiday to
Sapeloe Island, off the coast of
Georgia.
The island is the property of
Howard +. Coffin. automobile COM
pany executive. who has thrown the
place open to the president. Should
Mr.. Coolidge accept, he plans to re-
turn to Washington by the first Of
January. although he is uncertain
about the date.
Mr.. Coolidge plans to attend cere.
monies in connection with the light.
ing of q community Christmas tree
here on Christmas Eve.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-18
May REJECT F|REMEN'S
PAY RAISE Petition
Council Members Predict
Plea Will Fall on
Deaf Ears

Salary increases for members Of
the fire department, the largest item
on the schedule which goes before
the common council tomorrow night
and then to the salary committee for
public hearings. are likely to be re.
jected in toto, discussion with lead
ing members of the council who in
the past have eXerted considerable
influence. indicated today.
The proposal that an additional
weeks vacation be allowed, making
the period one Of IA days instead Of
seven as at present. is reported to be
favorably received, and t. it is not
accepted as proposed it is likely that
an increase to 10 days will be
granted.
Departments recommending pay
increases will be given Il thorough
Grilling this year and their repre-
sentatives will be called upon TO set
forth in convincing detail why raises
should be made before favorable ac-
ton will be taken on any of the
proposals, council members promise
New Britain herald., 1928-12-18
BRAND and DrummOnd
Have Lunch Together

Paris. Dec. IS H-Foreign Min
lister BRAND. president Of the council
OF the League of Nations and Sir
Eric Drummond. secretary-general.
who came to Paris in connection
with the Bolivian -Paraguayan dis
pute. today lunched together.
Later it was learned that NJ.
BRAND planned to see the Bolivian
minister and the Paraguayan charge
d'affaires In Paris late this after
noon.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-18
NEWING7ON CROSSING
victim IS Identified
Youth Who Tried to Wreck
Train in May, 1927,
Killed

The man who met his death at
the Newington railroad crossing yes
terday when he and the automobile
he was driving were mangled, has
been identified as Frank Friend, 10
years old. of 60 Thornley, street, the
youth who placed a railroad tie on
the tracks near the East street cross
iEg. May 2. 1927, to avenge the death
OF a pet dog.
Friend was not successful at that
time in carrying through his purpose
of wrecking the train with the
probable resulting deaths, timely dis
covering of the tie having prevented
any damage done. and he paid the
penalty of a term at the state farm.
Yesterday in the car owned by his
employer of but a few hours. Sam
Novesett OF 20 Oak street. Friend
went to his death through the in
strumentality by which he might
have sent scores OF others to their
doom had his plan not been frustrat-
New Britain herald., 1928-12-18
ABANDON ALCOHOL IN CAR
WHEN THEY Spy UNIFORMS
Two Men Alight and Run as They
Become Aware Of Policemen's
Presence,

While watching a house at 1877
Winter street about 1915 last night.
Officers William Grabeck and Walter
Wagner saw a car drive up and two
men alight. but ut sight of the Off
GERS, the men ran. leaving the car
The officers could not catch them
but on examining the car they found
two s-gallon cans Of alcohol under
a robe. The car is In possession OF
the police and an investigation was
under Way TODAY,
New Britain herald., 1928-12-18
b0LIVIA.PARAGUAY
BOTH Want Peace
Former Country Willing to Ac.
Cept Mediation Of Conference
ATTACKS ORDERED ENDED
noisia Tells Commanders to Cease
F1ghting TN Disputed Territory OF
Chaco-Blames Paraguay for
Trouble With Unmotiyated Attacaxs

washington, Dec. s R-Wirh its
offer Of mediation in the Bolivian.
Paraguayan controversy accepted By
both disputing countries, the way
was clear today for the Pan-Ameri.
can conference on arbitration to take
affirmative steps to reconcile the
two nations.
In Conference
DR.. Victor Maurtua of Peru.
chairman Of the special COMMITTEES
appointed by the conference to sur-
gest conciliation procedure, confer-
red today with other members OF his
committee and palnned to call q
meeting as soon as Bolivia's accepts
ance should be received here.
Although no concrete steps havs
been suggested to remove all danger
OF war between Bolivia ana Para.
quay. 1t is understood that the com.
mittee will strive to have both couns
tries cease all warlike activities. ure.
ng Paraguay to demobilize and Bo.
livia to calm its people.
Departments Gratiffed
Even partial settlement Of the
controversy will greatly facilitate the
other labors Of the conference which
so far has been greatly Handicapped
by the threat of war lowering over
South America Delegates had 50 far
avoided as far as possible any meet.
ing at which the dispute might have
brought up and given rise to heated
debate.
The state department showed
great qualification at the announces
ment of Bolivia's action.
Minister Diez De Medina Of Boil
via said although he had not vet
been notified officially OF his gov.
ernments acceptance that action
would be In accordance with the
traditions and invariable policy Of
Bolivia for peace and conciliatory
processes"
Usual Garrison Only
He said that while reports from
Paraguay showed that country still
mobilizing despite the acceptance OF
the mediation offer, Bolivia ''has
maintained only her usual garrison
on her long border line running
parallel to her forts and endeavoring
to avoid clashes which might easily
be produced by the proximity of the
Bolivian lines"
Although lacking specific instruc-
tions on the point. Minister Medina
said he supposed that having accept
ed the conferences good offices.
Bolivia would actively cooperate In
the work OF the conferences special
committee on the Paraguayan- Boil
Wan tangle.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-18
Three Eligible
FOR BURNS HONOR
SoVka, ZalSki and Landino in
Field for 4. 5. Trophy
CASSIDY, SLADE TO CONFER
All Three Nominees Are Upstand-
Ing Athletes for Place on Plaque
Which Carries Names OF N. b.
II. s. "Gnn0teSf.n

Edward Sowka, four-letter ath-
lete; Alexander Zaleski. winner of
four letters, and Louis Landino, q
three letter man. have been de-
clared eligible for for William F.
Burns Memorial trophy and their
names will be brought in for con-
sideration at a conference between
Principal Louis P. Slade and Phy-
sical Director George NJ. Cassidy
which will be held next month.
The successful candidate will be
the nth chosen. The honor was at
first an annual recognition to a
graduate athlete who was outstand-
ing in athletics. studies, character
and popularity. 1t is given in honor
OF the late William F. Burns, who
is recognized as the best athlete in
the history OF the school. Last year
it was decided to have 1t awarded
semi-annually.
Following are the former winners
OF the award: John Bunney. 1920.
Attorney Leonard Appel. 1921;
David Mahoney. 1922: James J.
Reynolds, 1923: Harold Beagle.
1924: Ernest Neipp, 1925: Henry
T. Bray. 1926; Frank J. McGrath.
1921; Fred A. Zehrcr. 1928. mid
year; and Arnold Reckert, 1928,
June.
Each Has Eight Letters
Each Of the three boys has won
eight letters. Sowka two in football.
four in basketball. one In baseball
and one in track. Zaleski won two
In football. three in basketball, one
In baseball and one in track. Lam
dino has captured three in football,
three In basketball, and two in base
ball.
sowka undoubtedly was the out
standing backfield man during the
past two seasons OF football. He
was triple threat man, being
good ball carrier as fullback. won-
derful punter, and good forward
pass thrower. Many Of the out of
town papers referred to .Sowka as
the best schoolboy punter in Connec-
ticut. All the teams extra points
after touchdown came indirectly
through him. In basketball he play
ed regular guard for four years and
In baseball he had fair success as
an outfielder. and in track he scored
heavily as a javelin thrower.
Alex Zaleski played halfback on
the football team for the past two
years. He proved a good offensive
player, being especially good at
catching forward passes. He played
forward on the basketball team and
was an infielder In baseball. In
track he pole vaulted his way to sew
eral points and q letter.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-18
Lady Northesk Welded
To Vivian Cornelius

London, Dec. Is R-Lady North
esk, formerly Jessica Brown, Amer
lean dancer. was married this MORN
ing at the Princess Row Register
office to Vivian Cornelius.
Lady Eorthesk. who Is the daugh.
ter of Mrs A. w. Starke of Buffalo.
N. Y, recently divorced LORD
Northesk in Scotland. Lord North
esk is now in the United States
where he has been quoted a. saying
that he hoped to be the NTH hus-
band Of Peggy Hopkins Joyce. N.
Cornelius IL honorary attache ct tAs
British emba0y IN BruGDeaA
New Britain herald., 1928-12-18
Marshal CadOrna
Seriously Sick

Bordighera. Italy. Dec. is R -
Marshal Luigi Cadorna, chief OF
staff of the Italian armies from
1914 to 1917. was taken i'll sudden
ly today. His condition was consid-
cred grave.
Marshal Cadorna, who has been
suffering from arteriosclerosis. was
stricken last night with cerebral
thrombosis. After a short rally, his
condition grew worse this morning.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-18
COMMITTEE votes
treaty TO SENATE
Foreign Relations Body FlloE
Reporting Kellogg Pact
BALLOTING Is II TO 3

Senators Reed and Bayafd OF MIS-
soun and Delaware Respectively
Vote Against Report 70 Senate
Borah Undecided On Presentation.
Washington. Dec. 1s Nerhe SEN
ate foreign relations committee to-
day voted II to . to report the Kel-
logg multilateral peace treaty to the
senate.
The vote was taken on a poll OF
the committee by Chairman Borah
after it was agreed to report the
"interpretative" resolution Of sena-
tor Moses, republican. New Hamp-
shire, to the senate without recon-
mendation."
Borah Undecided
Senator Borah was undecided
whether to report the treaty to the
senate late today or await another
committee meeting tomorrow. An
immediate report would put the
treaty In place to be taken up ahead
OF the naval cruiser bill but with the
pact now out of the committee room
no stubborn fight Is anticipated
against giving the long standing
cruiser measure the right of way.
Those voting for the treaty in
cluded Senators Borah, johnson.
Edge. Capper, Gillett, Reed Of Penn
sylvania, and Fess. of the republi-
cans; Swanson, Pittman. Robinson.
Walsh. Harrison and George of the
democrats, and shipstead, farmer
labor.
Two Against
Senators Reed. of Missouri, and
Bayard, of Delaware. both demo-
Gratis. voted against reporting the
pact.
Senators Moses and Mclean. re-
publicans. voted present" on the
poll for reporting the treaty.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-18

inal libel and after spending a night
in a cell. was presented In police
court and bound over to superior
court when he claimed a trial by
jury.
Gardiner spent several weeks in
Hartford county jail in default of a
bond. but his case was not taken
before the criminal side of superior
court for the reason that States
Attorney Hugh N. Alcorn made 1t a
practice not to prosecute cases in the
criminal court when civil actions are
pending on similar information.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-18
U. S. Consulate Opens
In Marking, China

Marking, China, Dec. 1S N-The
United States consulate in Nanking,
closed since the Marking incident of
March. 1927, was reopened today.
The consulate had been looted dur
ing the Nanking difficulties.
The reopening marked the final
chapter in the settlement negotia-
tions Of the incident which were in
progress for some time.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-18
WHALEN SWORN IN AS
NY. POLICE LEADER
Gives Up 100000 Job At Wanna
makers to Take $4,000
Municipal Position.

New York. Dec. Is (UP)-Grover
Whalen. who has been official greet
er for New York City for several
months. was sworn in as commits
sioner of the New York police at
noon today.
He was appointed yesterday by
Mayor James ]. Walker and at noon
in the mayors office in the city hall
Whalen was given the oath of office.
In the new office Whalen trans
fers from a 100000 position as
manager of the Wanamaker store
to $4,000 job as head Of the 10000
men who comprise the New York
police department.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-18
LYCEUM NOT FOR SALE, NO
OFFER MADE, OWNER SAYS
Dcizek Declares Other Thcater In
tcrests. Have Not Approached
Him on Subject.

Commenting today on the report
printed in the Herald yesterday
that the Hoffman -Contaras- Perokas
thcatcr interests were negotiating
for the purchase of the Lyceum
theater, Frank Dcizek, the owner.
denied positively that there was any
foundation for the statement.
The Lyceum Is not for sale. Mr..
Dcizek declared, and he has not
been approached with an offer by
any prospective purchaser. The Ly-
ceum is being completely renovated
and improved and Mr.. Dcizek ex-
poets alterations to be completed by
next spring when the theater will
be reopened.