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New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
FIREMAN APPOINTED
 AFTER THREE BALLOTS
Substitute for Two Years Will Fill Vacancy
 in Ranks

Czeslaw Dzilenski, substitute fireman for the past two years, WAS promoted to the regular tanks at d meeting of the fire board Hast night. He will fill the vacancy created by the death of John Fay.
 Dzilenski is 34 years old today. He is married, makes his home at l5 Silver street, and is employed in the Hart & Cooley Mfg. Co. plant. His appointment to the force is ef- fective on Christmas eve.
 The new fire fighter was elected on the third ballot. The first poll showed: Dzilensli. 2; Edward Litke, l: James R. Savio, l. Dzilenski and Litke held their votes on the second, with Carl Ecklund receiving one, and on the third, Dzilenski had three and Iitke. one.
 Chief William J. Noble reported having received very favorable re- ports on the new mans work while serving as substitute
 Although Chief Noble did not pe- tition the commission for an tn- SASo'S Ah Sdia' V titN oodiu Nottl unanimously to recommend to the common council that his pay be ad- vanced $500 a year.
 It was also voted to ask that the salaries of Deputy Chiefs E. I. Barnes and M. T. Souney be raised $500 year. and that all other of ficers and men in the department be given an increase of 50 cents a day. By unanimous vote it was decided to ask the common council to create a position of assistant master me- chanic with the salary of lieu- tenant, but without the rank. The master mechanic draws the pay of captain. but does not hold rank.
 For more than year. Master Mechanic Burke has had an assis- tant, ,Hosemen John Blair and Albert Saulnier alternating weeks for a short time. and Blair then having a permanent assignment. but with 6 hoseman's rating. Burke and Blair work on the day shift and thsx ternate in answering aiarnlA. the city 24 hour protection.
 Chief Noble's recomma that the vacation period be ed from seven to 14 days
 proved and will be recomm the council.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
TUNNEY PRAYS FOR
 RECOVERY Of KING
Leads British Marines in Silent Prayer for Eng.
 fish Monarch

Portsmouth. Eng. Dec. IS. R- Gene Tunney today led the Marine Corps here in silent prayer for the recovery of King George.
 The incident. touching and dra- matic. came while the. retired champion was presenting to the British Marines a cup given as a gift by American Marines. At the end of his address Tunney said quietly to the assembled officers and men who were drawn up in a square in the marine barracks:
 T now have the privilege of ask. ing that you join me in lowing heads in silent prayer for the re- covery of King George"
 Tunney then bowed his head A did the officers and men and for several minutes the Marine Square was hushed in silence.
 In his speech making the presen- tation of the cup. Tunney empha- sized the friendliness existing be. tween American and British Ma rines.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
THREE EXECUTED IN
 NEW ELECTRIC CHAIR
Illinois Uses Device for First Time With
 Triple Killing

Joliet, H.. Dec. IS R-The cleo tric chair as an instrument of death was used in Illinois tor the first time today in triple execution.
 Dominic Dressetti. Chippewa In- dian: John Brown and Claude Clark. negroes, were electrocuted shortly after : a. m.. for the murder last May of Will Beck, a Lake county farmer.
 Clark. the first to die, was led to the chair at 7:12 and was pro- nounced dead six minutes later. Brown followed, with the Indian last to die. Dressetti was pronounced dead three minutes after the current was turned on.
 Twelve men from Waukegan, scene of the trial. witnessed the execution. Warden Elmer J. Green and four wardens were in the death chamber.
 Beck was slain in the door of his home when the trio attempted to rob him. He refused them admittance, and Brown shot him.
 Dressetti began the conspiracy 70 rob Beck when he came to Chicago with money lent him by Beck. his prospective employer. He told Brown and Clark of Beck's hidden money. Two men hired to drive the trio to Beck's home were convicted of man. slaughter.
 Dressetti. a World War veteran. surrendered and confessed to Chi cago police. The three were arrest ed after Brown and Clark attempted to "double-cross" Dressetti the day after the staying.
 Governor Len Small. upon rec- ommendaticn of the state board cf pardons and paroles. this week de- nied a petition for clemency.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
FINES AGGREGATE S55O
 IN LIQUOR LAW CASES
Owners of Broad Street Smoke Shop Agree
 to Quit

Fines aggregating t550 and costs were imposed by Judge H. P. Roche in police court today on violators of the liquor law who pleaded guilty.
 Joseph Was. 21. of PIP Broad street. was fined $500 with a sus- pended iail sentence of 60 days and the charge against Boleslaw "Non- ny" Bogdanski. 77. Of 47S Farming ton avenue. was Aolled. Theyagreed. through Judge w. F. Mangan. to close up the smoke shop at-7S Broad street today. and stay out of the liquor businesS.
 Albert Dubuc. e1. of 20 Union street, pleaded guilty to the charge of violating the liquor law in a res. taurAnt on Myrtle street and war fined &150 and costs. Uraney Tar diff. 20. of 42 Beaver street. owner of the restaurant, who was also charged. was released on a nolle Attorney Thomas F. McDonough represented both men. They were arrested earlier in the month. having had their cases continued until to. day.
 Joseph Was. aged Fl. Of Farming. ton avenue. pleaded guilty 10 the charge of violating the liquor law in a poolroom at 1S2 North street, was fined $100 and costs.
 He was represented by Attorney Thomas r. McDonough. who said the license for the poolroom has been revoked by Chief Hart, and Was un- derstands that he must keep out of the liquor business.
 The arrests in the Broad street smoke shop were made shortly after o'clock last evening by Sergeants Flynn and O'Mara and Officers Kiely (Continued on Page Three)
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
KING STRUGGLES
 BRAVnY TO LIVE
Emerss From B,d Day With
 Steady Going Pulse
OBTAINS \ LITTLE SLEEP
Two Operations Take Stamina from Royal Patient But Bulletin Today Says There Is No Increase in Ev. haustt0u.

London, Dec. IS ReKing George. worn by his long and trying battle with illness. today was still struggling bravely for a new foot hold in life.
 Rad Day Yesterday
 His majesty had something of . setback yesterday after his ordeal of Wednesday when two operations were performed for the removal of purulent fluid from the base of the right lung. Yesterday was . dis turbed day. but the king succeeded in getting several hours of sleep last night and emerged today with a steady pulse and without further exhaustion.
 This mornings bulletin. which served to alleviate somewhat the dismay felt last night was as fol- lows:
 "The king has had several hours sleep. The local condition is so far satisfactory. There is no increase in the exhaustion and the pulse re- mains steady"
 This bulletin was signed by Sir Stanley Hewett and Lord Dawson of Penn, his majesty's regular physi- clans and by Sir Hugh .Rigby. noted surgeon, who performed Wednes- days operation.
 Bulletin Satisfactory
 It was indicated in palace circles shis morning that today's bulletin was regarded as satisfactory. It was held to confirm the view taken last night that the somewhat less reas- surfing bulletin then issued merely indicated one of those temporary setbacks which were to be expected the kings long and difficult struggle. The fact that his majesty was able to obtain several hours sleep was pointed to as 8 favorable sign while continuation of the steady pulse, coupled with a slight improvement in the local condition which the bull letin mentioned was regarded as re- assuring.
 Ill Four Weeks
 It was just four weeks ago today on Saturday. November IT. that the first symptoms of the kings illness appeared. During ali that time his progress has been followed with the closest sympathy by his subjects and today there was considerable crowd on hand at the palace gates for the posting of the morning bulle- tin. There was anxiety among the spectators not only because of last nights rather unfavorable bulletin but also because the doctors had de- layed issuing their report some time after the customary hour.
 Much Relief
 There was much relief when 1t was learned that the king had had a
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New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
RESERVATIONS MAR
 1REATY'S COURSE
Keuoeg.Briand And-War Pact
 Hits Snag
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED
Foreign Relations Committee Desires to Know Situation Thoroughly Be fore Passing Draft to Entire Body For Final Action.

Washington, Dec. b Rp-On the hitherto clear blue sky Of the kel- logg- -Briand treaty there has ap- peared something that looks like a reservation cloud.
 It was introduced in the senate yesterday as a resolution by Senator George H. Moses of New Hampshire, and this is what it said:
 Resolved. that the senate 3f the 'oraat5 States declares that in at-
 md consenting to the multi
 treaty it does so with the
 standing:
 That the treaty imposes no obligation on the United States to resort to coercive or punitive nleas- ures against any offending nation:
 2-That the treaty does not im- pose any limitations upon the Men- roe doctrine or the traditional poli- cies of the United States:
 "3-That the treaty does not im- pair the right Of the United States to defend it's territory, possessions, trade or interests;
 "4-That the treaty does not ohli- gate the United States to the cordi- tions of any treaty to which the United States is net q party
 The resolutions appearance brought expressions Of divergent opinion on the treaty for the renun- citation of war. it's significance and the importance to be attached to letters by other world powers that panied their adherence to the pact.
 Reed in Favor
 Senator Reed, democrat, Missouri, who made name for himself by his fight on the league of nations. has declared that he favored "pro- per resolution"
 Moses said his resolution would not be part of the treaty but mera- ly a decoration of American rights.
 Chairman Borah, of the senate foreign relations committee, and one Of those who favors passage of the Kellogg -Briand treaty without any strings attached, asserted that he op. posed the Moses resolution. He challenged the contention that the letters of Great Britain and France might change or modify the treaty.
 These letters are expected to fur nish Moses. Reed md other pact op- ponents campaign material. They have pointed to the letter of Great Britain which said that country ac- cepte1 the treaty on "the distinct understanding that it does not pre- Judice their freedom of action" with resnect to defense Of territories
 Neither Moses nor Reed has is- sued a comprehensive statement on their interpretation Of the letters, but from an outside source views thought to coincide with theirs in some degree have been expressed on them and the treaty generally hy
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New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
CITY LOSES $30,O00
 0N H. 5. ADDITION
Delay in Awarding Building Contract Blamed by Committee
HAYES co. BID ACCEPTED
Revision Of Plans Would Have Saved 2O,OOO-Structure Wtn Be Com pleted in February, 1880, Within Appropriation.

Instead of losing $1o.oo0 because of a delay in taking advantage of a low bid on the proposed new high school addition on Bassett street, the city of New Britain will lose $30.000. Chairman Joseph M. Hallor- an of the school accommodation committee told members of the school board at the latter's meeting yesteoday afternoon. The difference of 32O,O0O from what was first be- lieved to be the loss was due to the fact that reductions which would have been possible under the old contract or the present one were made in a revision of the plans.
 MT. Halloran pointed out that in- stead of giving the contract to Geno- vese & Rich at its low bid of $S9%,- SS0, the firm would have received the contract at $z0.o00 less or $s74.- sS0. At the same time the base bid of the Hayes Construction Co. which now has the contract was $4?5.o00. but with the substraction of the $20,- 900, this company gets the contract at s40s.oo0.
 4 full membership of the school board yesterday voted unanimously to approve the program of expendi- lures recommended by the school ac- commodations committee. The pro- gram also includes the plumbing. heating and ventilation contract which was awarded to Frederick Raff & Co.,. of Hartford at hid of s70.O0O. The Billings Electric Go. of this city who recevied the contract for electrical work at S15.000 with an allowances for fixtures.
 The Hartford company was given considerable praise for it's foresight in purchasing the material for the building at the time it received the bid and holding it at the same price until 1t could be used.
 Ready in 1880
 Asked by one of the members when he thought the high school would be ready for occupancy, Chairman Halloran said he hoped it would be completed by February. 1930.
 He explained that the board had experienced considerable delay in trying to put across the proposition but the delay was one for which the school authorities were not to blame. No mention was made of Mayor Paonessa or of the latter's veto Of the school project nor was mention made Of the councils action in over riding the mayors veto last week.
 Will Remain within AppropriatiOs.
 AS was predicted recently the board will stay within it's appropria- ton of S540.0cO. The general con- tract is S405.00O with the following sub-contracts: plumbing. heating and ventilatinR. s7o.o0o: electrical. S15.o00. extras on general contract. $s.23a: architects fee. s14.ooo: elec- tric fixtures. allowance 34.500: hard ware. allowance. S4.000: furniture. allowance $20.000. Total $535.733. There is just $4.267 balance between the total and that allowed by the board of finance and taxation and the common council.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
Celtic Being Pounded
 TO Pieces on Rocks

Cobh, Irish Free State. Dec. IS R The liner Celtic. on the rocks at the entrance to Cork harbor, was still being pounded by heavy seas today and the vessels position was so precarious that salvage men could not go aboard. Their tugs had to take refuge in the harbor. Much cargo remains in the ship which it was feared, is doomed.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15

HOOVER WINDING
 UP IN ARGENTINE
Visit Of President Elect Hailed
 as Friendship Medium
TARIFF IS DISCUSSED

Day Of NOted american Filled W1t1l
 Sight Seeing and Various Recep-
 tions But Confers With Argentine
 President Two Hours.
 Buenos Aires. Dec. 5 I1-Hailed as one whose friendly visit would do much to intensity good will be- tween the United States and Argen- tine. Herbert Hoover today was winding up his sojourn in the sixth largest city Of the world.
 Delivers Address
 President Irigoyen in an address which was read by Dr. Horacio Oy- hanarte, foreign minister. welcomed MT. Hoover by saying: we cannot doubt that your spontaneous visit must intensity the relations estab- lished between our people and so harmoniously maintained"
 To this MT. Hoover replied by say Ing that the world stood on the threshold of new era of advance ment and that Argentina was among those countries to which the western world looked with confidence for it's contribution to the future.
 During . day crowded with sight seeing and various receptions MT. Hoover and President 1rigoyen man. aged to spend two orrs conferring on various questions that have arisen between the two countries. It was believed they discussed the fu- ture tariff policy of the United States. the embargo on Argentine meats and other problems that have been the occasion of difference be- tween the two countries in the past.
 Friendly Bonds
 It was after this cortnrcnce that President Irigoyen in officially well coming Mir. Hoover said Argentine was held fast to the United States by bonds Of friendship, since it was the example given by the founders of the North American republic which gave Argentina its first les sons in democracy. He added:
 Throughout a period of time now immemorial. Argentina. if not America and the world at large. hopes that from your nation will r. 'iate such high and pacific ideals as those which led your eminent late president to convoke at Geneva after the tragic great slaughter of con- temporary civilization all peoples 50 that at a solemn sanctuary they should reaffirm for posterity the eternal and enlightening precept Of the divince teachers: Love one an- other"
 Hoover Replies
 MT. Hoover in replying said we would be proud If he could use the occasion to sound a convincing note c. faith and hope in the future of humanity. He believed the funda- mental forces of the world were not To making for progress but that the world. and particularly the vest ern world. stood upon the threshold of new era Of advancement. Never before had the outlook been bright CT for the march of peace and economic progress. the growth Of ordered liberty and liberal institu- u ,ns, the oppor+ unity for achieve ment among men and "the growth of those things hat dignify and en- noble life."
 MT. Hoover said the liberalism which was born of the American continents had stirred all humanity with aspirations for freedom, and for that ordered liberty which gives full opportunity for individual ac. complishment. The hope and faith (Continued on Page 3.)
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
CRASHES INTO MONUMENT
Miss Elsie Lee Ruins Civfl War Statue in Albany, Ga, When Ac- ccleratof Jams

Albany. Ga. Dec. 16 R-An auto mobile driven by Miss Elsie Lee, 1s. year-old student. wrecked the Con. federate monument in a downtown section here late yesterday. The car was overturned and Miss Lee buried in the wreckage, but she es- capped with minor hurts.
 The car raced through the down. town section before 1t crashed into the stone monument with the figure of Civil War soldier on top of 1t. Miss Lee was taken to a hospital with a severe cut in her back and suffering from shock.
 Her father. W. H. Lee, last night said the accident was due to a tam- med accelerator.
 Miss Lee recently came home firm Agnes School college where she suf- fered a nervous breakdown.
 The automobile ran up the monu- ment for ten feet and knocked off the figure. which was given to the city by the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
53rd Session of League
 HO1ds Secret Meeting

Lugano. Switzerland. Dec. IS R- The 53rd session of the council of the League of Nations 50 far as Its public meetings are concerned. was adjourned this afternoon. The coun- Gil then began a secret meeting to discuss the Paraguayan-B Bolivian dis puts.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15
DECISION RECEIVED

Paris, Dec. 15 R-The French de- cision to refuse the United States request for the extradition of Henry M. Rlackmer was formally conveyed 10 the American embassy today by the French foreign office.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-15

ing trial for manslaughter in con- nection with the death of her hus- band Dr. Glenn Kirkwood who was killed with a breadknife.
 New York, Dec. IS R1Mrs. Fran ces. kirkwood, Long Island house. wife. today stood acquitted of the charge that she Intentionally stabbed to death her husband. Dr. Glen Kirkwood. veterinarian.
 She had been charged with first degree manslaughter. As the fore- man delivered the mot guilty" ver- dict after almost five hours of de- liberation, Mrs. Kirkwood slumped down in her chair in faint.
 Kirkwood died last August from a stab wound inflicted during strug- gle between himself and his wife in the kitchen of their Woodside. Long Island, home. The wife testified the wound was inflicted when he tried to take butcher knife from her which she had seized with sut- cidal intent after he had admitted intimacies with other women. The state contended she stabbed Kirk wood "in the heat of passion"
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Evening star., 1928-02-01

Mr.. Ernest May is giving tea at the
Bancroft tomorrow afternoon for Mrs:
C. J. Buell. and Miss Alicia Buell. OF
Rapid City. S. Oak.
Evening star., 1928-02-01

scene. especially written for the occasion
by Mrs. Walter Tuckernan and pre-
Sented under her personal direction, in
which many groups will take part.
Splendid cooperation will be given
by students and faculty OF the untver-
sity in the preparation and arrange
ments OF the work and OF the various
scenes to be given. The Boys Glee
Club will take prominent part In the
pageant. and the girls OF the univer-
sity will assist In the preparation Of the
attractive program. which Is now being
planned as a feature of the occasion.
At the meeting being held today the
board will take up q number OF details
Of the pageant for which the group
chairmen will be announced within the
week.
The officers Of the board are: PreSi.
dent. Mrs Frederick w. True: first vice
president, Mrs Charles w. Richardson:
second vice president, Mrs. Charles II.
Tompkins; third vice president. Mrs.
Gilbert Grosvenor: recording secretary
Mrs. william J. Mallory: corresponding
secretary, Mrs Otis D. SWEET, and,
treasurer. Mrs. Samuel e. Lewis.
The ladies of the Grace Episcopal
Church will be joint hostesses this eve-
ming at an informal reception in the
parish hall In honor Of Mrs. Christo-
pher Guisnard and Miss Suzan Guig-
nard Of Columbia, s. c., sister and
Evening star., 1928-02-01
niece Of the rector, the Rev. Meade Boil
ton MacBryde.

The 400 delegates to the Women's
Patriotic Conference on National De-
fense. which is meeting at Memorial
Continental Hall. will be received by
President Coolidge at the White House
tomorrow at 1880 O'Clock.
A number of social affairs have been
arranged for the visiting women, in
Guiding tea at the Mayfiower Hotel
Friday afternoon by Mrs. Robert Wal
bridge. national president of the Amer
ican Legion Auxiliary. Delegates from
the "a organizations participating in
the conference will be guests.
Mrs. Walbridge and Mrs. A. j. Bros
seau, president general OF the Daugh.
tiers OF the American Revolution, will
be honor guests at a national banquet
to be given by the Eight and Forty, q
society OF the auxiliary Friday night In
the Willard Hotel.
An event of interest. especially ar
ranged for the delegates, is the show
ing OF Mr.. Charles Colfax Longs pic
turization. 1.-The Enchanted City: From
Dawn to Dusk" pictorial story OF the
city of Washington. to be given In Me-
mortal Continental Hall tomorrow even
ing at 8:l5 o'clock. The gallery Will be
open to the public.
Headquarters for the delegates have
been divided between the Willard and