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New Britain herald., 1928-06-25
elm CITY man, DRUNK,
IS SAVED BY fireman
Flames We're Playing
About Feet of Snoring
Victim When Seen

New haven. June 20 tPt-A pair
window sill, their attitude one of
perfect peace, indicated that all was
well at 213 f"rry street early today
but tongues of fame which almost
entirely surrounded the feet indicat-
ed that the owner OF the feet WAS
not resting as well as could be .X-
pected."
Policeman f. J. Doughan who was
first to see the novel sight, hurried
to the third floor and there found
Gordon Smith. 81, peacefully snooz-
ing despite the fact that his bed was
in flames.
When awakened. Smith gave cyi-
dent Of having recently i'm bibcd of
the fluid that cheers and protested
strenuously against being taken
down the ladder which by that time
the fire department had placed un-
der his window.
However. the policeman was ada
mant and started down the ladder,
partly guiding, partly carrying
Smith. In this manner they reached
the ground but not before Smith
had kicked through II window sash
on the second floor causing the sash
to fall out and infict a scalp wound
on John Schusky, a neighbor, who
was just beginning to enjoy the fire
from his post on the sidewalk in
front of the house.
Afte, Schusky had been removed
to u doctors office Smith to a cell
at police headquarters and the fire
engines TO their quarters. tn" rest
of the neghborhood returned to
sleep as ncighborhoodS will.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-25
BISHOP Milan TO BLESS
Church OF HOLY CROSS
Ceremony Next Sunday at
Edifice on Farming
ton Avenue

Next Sunday will be a day of cele-
new Holy Cross parish, when the
new edifice on Pennington avenue
will be blessed by 1T. Rev. Bishop
John J. Milan. bishop OF Hartford in
the presence of large number of
clergy. state and city officials and
parishloners.
The celebration will start at 10
o'clock In tn morning with a SOL
emn blessing of the interior and eX-
terror of the church, which will be
conducted by Bishop Milan with the
assistance of the clergy and during
which several hundred children
dressed in white will lead the pro-
cession around the walls OF the
church. After this ceremony, a SOL
emn high mass will be celebrated
by Monsignor Emil Francis Stren-
ski Of Brooklyn. N. Y. during which
a. sermon i'm Polish will be delivered
by Rev. Stanislans WIodarczyk, C.
NJ, Of New Haven. followed by a
sermon in English by Bishop Milan.
htSS'S " III Dc lIIfIliFu W IUItt, Tue
first at Z. the second at $50 and
the solemn high mass at 10 o'clock.
The usual 1915 mass will be omit
ted
In the afternoon solemn vcspers
will be celebrated at O'Clock by
Rev. Stanislaus Musiel of Hartford
and the sermon will be delivered by
Rev. Anthony Wojcieszuk of Suffield.
At $40 a reception and dinner will
be held at the Elks club on WASH
ington street, which will be attend
ed by Bishop Milan. a large number
Of Polish priests from different parts
Of the state. local clergymen, state
ana city officials. prominent profess
sionai and business men and par
ishioners.
Preparations for this celebration
have been going on for some time
New Britain herald., 1928-06-25
40 Of 0hio's 4S Pledged
to New Yorker AL
ready and Expectation
of Others Makes Tam.
' many Men Jubilant.
Dissenters Seem Far Out.
numbered But Claim
Around 400, While Op-
p0nents Admit Irrec0n-
cilables Only 200.

Houston, June 20 P,-Meetlng
again like a reunited company OF
old comrades. the democracies of
east and west trooped into Huston
today and joined hands under the
high flung banners OF Smith OF
New York.
Caucus I'm Route
Caucuslng as they came, the fast
Sa'herlng delegations to the national
convention turned into certainties
many of the promises Of support on
which the Smith men are relying
Tor quick nomination when the
balloting begins later in the week.
An offer of 40 of Ohio's As and the
expectation OF similar pledges from
various other states led the Smith
heutenants to predict that before
nlehtfaIl he would have enough
delegates openly pledged to him to
bury remaining opposition in first
ballot landslide.
DtsScntcrS Outnumlscrpd
The one discordant note Of the
whole big parade arose from a. far.
out-numbered contingent of dissen-
ters, dry and anti-Tammany, and
chloiy from the south. But il was
a shriil. somewhat defiant note. and
IT may be heard again from the floor
or the convention which opens at
noon tomorrow.
some of the Smith enthusiasts who
sad they based their opinions on re-
ports that had come from such fav-
orite sons states as Indiana, Ohio.
Nebraska, Kansas and Tennessee
put the ultimate strength OF the
ahtl-smith trreconcilables at around
-oe votes. ont OF convention total
OF l'loo. The anti Smithers them
selves are claiming around 400 but
ih'y refuse to say from what states
they hope to get the votes.
Ohio Swings 20
News of the willingness n, N.
ohioans to swing 40 to Smith on the
'rst roll call preceded the delegation
INTO Houston. Colncidentlv the
Smith people also heard that In
dana likewise after voting for
Woollen In their turn on the alnha-
heticaf roll. might switch the bulk Of
her strength Of 30 to the New
Yorker II 1t would insure a first hal
lot nomination.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-25
GOSS & DELEEUW CO.
TO increase STOCK
Directors Would Raise Il From
100000 to SS00,000
SPECIAL MEETING JUNE %
Stock holders Notified Today of Ac-
ton Determined on by Board o,,
June 18-Shares to Number r.
600 Instead Of 5000.

Notice was received today by
stock holders of the Goss & DcLocuw
Machine Co. that a special meeting
Will be held on June 20 to act on Il
recommendation by the board of di-
rectors that the capitalization of the
company be increased from SaOo.-
600 to 100000. The directors voted
IN favor of the increase al a meet
Ing on June 10. The Goss e. De
Leeuw Co. has q plant in kcnsing-
ton although the aiority of the
stock Is owned by New Britain
residents.
The notice to stockholders fol-
lows:
"A special meeting of the stock
holders will be held at ZOO o'clock
y. m, daylight Saving Timc) Fri
day, June 29th, 1925 at the Offices
Of the company in kensington, Con-
nccticnt.
At a meeting OF the board OF di-
r"ctors held June 18th, 1928, it was
unanimously voted TO recommend to
the stockholders that action be
taken to increase the authorized
capital stock of his CORPORATION to
S3p",ooo,pV, and to provide for the
issuance of same hy The directors.
10 that end the following vote will
be offered.
"Noted: That the authorized capi-
tai stock of the Goss and De I,ouw
Mac h inc L..
by increased from the sum OF 500,
600 to the sum Of $500 .U0U: that th,
number of shares of the authorIln.l
capital stock of this corporation be
and IT IS hereby proportionatoly in
creased iroh the number of 5000
shares OF common stocn, TO the mum
Der OF 1000 shares of common
stock, each share of the par value
of S25 and that the directors are
hereby authorized and empowered,
without further act of the stock
holders. TO issue and offer the nI-
dltIonal stock resulting from this in
crease. pro rata, 10 such persons
subscribing therefor as NAV be
stockholders of record AT til. time or
times to be fixed by the directors
when such additions to the capital
stock are made" and in such amounts
and upon such terms and conditions
as may be prescribed by the direc-
tors; provided that no subscription
for said additional capital stock
shall be authorized or received for
a. less a,upIII4t han h, mar va hIn
thereof"
New Britain herald., 1928-06-25
FRANK B. cox DIES
after OPERATION
Member Of Firm Of Cox & Dunn
Had EYentful Career
PLAYED With OLD DETROIlS
shonc In Big League as ShOrtst0p
and Captain and Later as Umpire
In East-Many Years In Business
Here,

Frank p. Cox of q Trinity street.
prominent because of his connection
with the baseball world in his
younger days and the real estate
and insurance business in later
years, died yesterday morning at 6
o'clock at st, Francis hospital,
Hartford. lie was 70 years of age.
Death was caused by an opera
ton, the second in two weeks. A few
hours before h" expired he appear
ed in good spirits and passed Joking
remarks to those who visited his
bedside.
Born in Waltham, Mass. August
20, ] s59, he spent the early years OF
his life in that community and was
educated there. While working in
| Westfield. Mass, he showed his
first real promise of baseball ability.
He was manager and captain OF
team known as the Weetfield Fire
men. Fifteen months later in 1SS2,
he came to this city and was given
an offer to play with the Grand
Rapids, Michigan nine.
Continued on Page 10)
New Britain herald., 1928-06-25
Repeal VIII Re Urged

FOR the ASSOCIATION against the
prohibition amendment. William II.
Stayton of Baltimore will urge re-
peal OF the 18th amendment but ad-
mlficdly no wet plank has a chance
OF hndlng its way into the platform
upon which the democratic party
Will go to the country asking for
control OF the federal government.
Several farm planks also have
been prepared. Senator Key Pitt
man, of Nevada, who probably will
be chairman OF the resolutions COM
mlttoe, has one and others have been
drafted by Senator Bayard, of Della
ware; Senator CaraWay OF Arkan-
sas; Senator Tyson, of Tennessee,
ana fcrmer Senator Hitchcock of
Nebraska.
Farm lIanks Differ
These planks differ mat erially,
Sonre declaring for the principle OF
the equalization fee on the McNary-
llaugen bill, and others pledging the
party in a general way to put agri-
culture on It parity with other in
dustrl"s Of the country.
Most leaders froWned on the sug-
gcstlon that the partly declare for
Continued on Page ~
New Britain herald., 1928-06-25
conn. DELEGATION At
HOUSTON IS ACTIVE
All Solid for Smith-Fitz.
Gerald in Thick of "Wet.
Dry" Fight
(By w. J. G. MYERS


Houston. June IS R-The van.
guard OF Connecticut's delegation to
the democratic national convention
arrived Sunday afternoon, finding
the city dressed in gayest colors.
hotel lobbies jammed with perspir-
ing humanity. bands playing. and
the ceremony Of dedication Of the
auditorium in which the sessions
VIII be held in progress.
lhe arrivals were Mrs. Edward
keegan OF Thompson. deIegate-at
large, and husband; and Thoma. J.
Reilly OF Stamford.
when two sections OF the delega-
'ion arrive Monday afternoon, they
VIII be plunged into the midst OF a
whirlpool OF activity as the Tam
many braves on their special train
VIII be Just ahead and are TO be
welcomed by those already here.
Another section landing at Calves
ton from a New York steamer will
he engulfed in the welcome to New
Workers and New Jersey delegates
who were fellow passengers.
National Committeeman Thomas
J. Spellacy had busy Sunday aft
ernoon. attending the national COM
mittee meeting which gave out the
question OF honorary scrgea ant-at-
arms appointment affirmatively i'm
portant to many committeeman who
are short tickets OF admission fo tho
New Britain herald., 1928-06-25
MANY Think TROLLEY
STRIKE Threat over
Union Calls Off Order That
WOrkmen May Take
Another Vote

Hartford, June 25 P1 - Belief
that the postponement of the troll
leymen's strike means the abandon
ment Of the projected walkout pre-
vailed this morning among both
officials and employees of the Hart =
company, II is thought the attitude
Of the Hartford employees was
largely influential in bringing about
the postponcment.
The original vote in favor of the
strike was smaller among employees
in the Hartford division than IN
New Haven or Bridgeport. The
popularity Of Nathaniel j. Scot,
manager of the Hartford division,
has reduced friction between the
company and the men to a mini
mum. Many officials here believed
that most Of the older mon would
ice on Tuesday would have been
largely maintained by regular crews.
A meeting Of the Hartford employees
is to be held at Central Labor
Union hall this evening at O'clock.
international officers OF the union
will be present. But in spite of the
pos'ponenent Of the strike order
and the prevailing optimism among
the Hartford officials, the Connccti-
cut company continued to carry ont
.ts pr"pa rations to combat Il strike
in this city. Strikcbroakcrs are held
in readiness but will not be called
to the city until the strike is inn
minnnt.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-25

BY the Associated Press
Spurred by the rescue of General
Mobile, the International group of
airplanes and ships In Spitzbergen
waters bent every effort today to
rescue the remaining stranded men.
Swedish fiiers on the vessel Quest
at Cape Henlopen We're ready to fly
to he Mobile camp again, particu-
larly to rescue Lieutenant Lund-
borg. Swedish fliers whose plane
overturned on his second trip to the
camp,
Gnconfrmed dispatches reported
that the Russian ice breaker kras-
sin WAS in communication with Ro-
aid Anlundsen and the FIVE men of
the French seaplane which disap-
pearcd a week ago while flying to
Mobiles aid.
The base ship Citta di Milano has
left Kings Bay for Virgo Bay to be
nearer he scene of the rescue work.
General Mobile, whose leg was in
jured, is aboard her.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-25
ENRAGED BRANF0RD
MAN SLAIN BY Chief
Police Dept. Head Kills
Pasquale Zuppe in
Gun Duel

New Haven. June c5 LPi--Workcd
TO high pitch of frenzy through
tn" unsanctioncd marriage of one
of his daughters, Pasquale Zuppe,
80 years OF age and the father of
seven children. ran amuck in Bran
ford last night and was killed by a
bullet from the gun OF Chief Of Po-
lice Victor La Croix.
As part OF his formal investiga-
llon into the shooting Of Zuppe,
Deputy Coroner Lewis l.. Field Or
d"red an autopsy performed upon
The body by DR.. A. S. Mcqueen,
Branford medical examiner
The bullet which killed Zuppe
pierced his heart from the left side
of he chest. it was said.
According to statement given
ont today by Deputy Coroner Field
Iuppe. cnraged over the marriage
of one Of his daughters, had foment-
cd Il family fight that had been
growing moro serious for the past
two days, Shortly after 9 o'clock
last night, Iuppe seized a double
barrelcd shot gun and drove the
members of his family from the
house in their night clothing.
As they left the house, Zuppe is
reported to have fired over their
heads to hasten their exit. They fed
to tho HON" of noighbors for pro-
lection. Shouting loudly. Tuppe
stood on the front porch OF his
home and defod any and all to ap-
proach him. supernumerary po-
lic"man whose name was not given
out by Deputy Coroner Field sought
10 reach the man and disar,n him
ana was fired upon, the load scarce
Iy missing him. Neighbors. attract
cd Ivy the shooting. summoned Chief
La CroiN, who With a squad Of police
hurried TO the scene.
"Chict La CroiX called upon Zup-
pc to desist," Coroner Fields said
"and his order met by a volley OF
curses. He called upon Zuppe q
second time to lay down his arms
and surrender and Zuppe this time
fred at a heavy searchlight that La
CroiX had placed in the ground.
La Croix pulled his revolver and
Continued on Page Four)
New Britain herald., 1928-06-25
Man on Sick Bed Hopes Dispute
He Brought to Court Will End
Dobrowolski, Critically ILL., Wants Action With Holy
Trinity Assn Settled if Possible

The appealed case of the Holy
Trinity association against William
Dobrowolski, which was scheduled
for the superior court for tomor-
row. will probably not be heard on
account Of the critical condition OF
fined to bed with a serious heart
attack.
In all probability a settlement
will be reached sometime tomor-
row. It is said. Dobrowolski, who
appealed the decision rendered
some time ago by Judge Morris d.
SAKE in the city court, expressed
J hh deaizs Z have the matter set
New Britain herald., 1928-06-25

tied as soon as possible because of
his serious condition.
Dobrowolsli was taken i'll last
Friday and his condition has grown
worse during the weekend.
4 conference between Attorneys
u. J. Monkiewicz and Stanley J.
Traccski counsel for the plaintiff.
and Judge William J. Malone Of
Bristol and II. II. Milkowitz. attor-
neys for the defendant. In an effort
TO reach an agreement, was held
today in the offices OF Attorney B.
J. Monkiewicz. Both sides ex-
pressed favorable arrangements and
a definite decision will be announced
tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-25
Sen. Reed Continues Lone Hand
While SOuthernerS Strive to
Keep New Yorker Out
FEEL CERTAIN THEY CAN
GET NECESSARY S67 VOTES
II They Can Muster This Total, De-
feat OF Smith on Convention Floor
I. Assured Southerners Arc
Counting on support of Governor
Moody and His Delegation From
State Of Texas,


Sua'e "i IcNas.
1,o., o
'' q ! 'e ''e'
NY 'he pfohibltlon pronouncement -
Senator Reed of Missouri, the anti
Smith forces were fo,erisb,v rouna-
'0N'' '''e' pe'
i.''i''S an organization at series
VI aeci't SUNDAY conferences
Ddhlel u foper, or North Caro-
una oiiH ol 'he supporters OF VIII
''d''i "lpIS -NcAnoo III lne memoir
aplo l'-' campaign, was revealed as
leaaer OF inc southern dry hopcf uls
ihohii'%lnS alongside the Missouri
senator, VINO has held the trenches
so lar against the swelling llde or
smith delegates.
Reeds Position
I'm" militant Nissourlan Is con-
llhnlnE ms ION" mana policy, but hlA
prohibition declaration OF Sunday.
stating that the "eighteenth amend
ment will stand untll and unless the
''N'''' N''N''' - 'i'' ''''''''' 49, N''''~
CONVINCED that there Is some better
way or dealing with Inc liquor prob
lem,' quickly won the attention Of
the dry forces.
few hours later the southerners
were at work. After a brief night
conference, Mr.. Roper. who has
been quietly comforting with many
factions since Friday. made the fol-
lowing announcement:
Sou'hrrncrs' stand
THE elements OF this convention
which are convinced Of tho neces-
sity Of saving the democratic party
from notification OF the eighteenth
amendment, and from Tammany
control OF the federal government
are In agreement upon the course
of procedure TO be followed In the
fight
The "coursc OF proccdur"' OF the
"clements' involved was not disc'os-
ed by the former internal revenue
commissioner who named steering
commit'c representing each fac'lon
having candidate. other than smith
Confidence was expressed that the
New Britain herald., 1928-06-25

New Haven, June % >Pl-TroIley-
men OF the state viii ballot this
week for the second time on the
question OF whether TO strike or ac-
tept the terms Of the Connecticut
company in the Disagreement which
hinges on the matter OF disciplining
motormcn, conductors and repair
men. The strike scheduled for mid
night tonight by the executive
board OF the state union with the
sanction of the national committee
and John 7. Eoardon. international
Continued on Page Four)
New Britain herald., 1928-06-25
Reappointment Of E. ". Pelton
TO Board Indicates Change,
According to City Hall Views
ADVISORY COMMITTEE IS
APPOINTED BY PAONESSA
study Of Two Filtration Systems to
bc Made by Special Group In Con-
snltattOn With Water Commissions
crs-Nair Declines to Serve But
Mayor Insists He lie Included in
Personnel

Reports of an impending change
IN the Chalrmanshlp of the water
board were strengthened today when
Mayor Paon"ssa made announce
mcnt of the rcappointmont of Err
nest W. Pelton as a member of the
board and. replying 10 "A question as
to the craftsmanship, said no change
would D" made 'at the present
time w. l.. Hatch is now chair
man.
Commissioner P"l'on, a democrat,
vas appointed to the board in 1920.
shortly after Mayor paoncssa was
elected for the first time. His term
expired June !, but reappointmcnt
was not made until today.
Advisory Committee
The mayor also made public his
selections for the advisory commit
l"" which is to consult with the
water board on the plan to be pur-
sued in constructing a filtration
plant. The committeeman are SEN
ator Edward r. Hail, chairman of
he board of finance and taxation;
Clayton a. Parker of 1o5 Vine street,
a banker, member of the common
council from 1896 10 1904 and Of
tho water board from 1905 to i 9oa;
Attorney David l.. Nair, president
pro TEN. OF h. common council and
John +. Maerz. alderman from the
sixth ward and minority leader in
tn" council.
This committee viii meet with the
water board TO Nonsid"r both the
slow filter system and the mechani-
cal filtration plan. the latter being
the more economical and modern
method, in the opinion of the mayor.
/ Tn SLOW filter system is tn" one rec
Commended by consulting engineers
Of the tirm OF Hazen * Whipple.
Mayor raonossa has witnessed the
operation of a mechanical filter
which WAS installed in Providence.
Il. l.. after the same consultants had
recommended a system similar TO
tho one they proposed for New Brit
ain. TO make possible further study,
ho water board has declined to ac-
c"pt proposals on the SLOW filter
method, "A of which were offered
last Monday afternoon.
Nair Declines to Serve
A peculiar condition exists with
reference to the advisory committee,
Alderman Nair having declined ap-
pcInimcnt but the mayor refuses to
accept his declina'ion.
Early this morning. Mayor IA
oncSsa and Alderman Nair discussed
the committee appointments and the
alderman asked to be excused and
agreed to recommend an ALTERNATE.
The mayor expressed no interest in
an alternate aud urged Nair to ac-
c"pt, VIII r"upon tn" alderman ask
ed time TO think it over. Just before
noon, the two officials again met
and Nair asked to be relieved OF
service on the committee for busi-
ness reasons. The mayor expressed
a feeling that AS president pro tom.
Of the council, Nair should serve
and he "nno,lnccd to cporters who
we're present the makeup OF the
committee. Najr# name being in
cludod.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-25
Swedish Fier Who Re-
moved Italian Explor.
er Himself Crashes on
Second Trip to Arctic
Ice Floe.
Is Uninjured and Remains
Maro0ned With Others
While Rescue Work
Again is Speeded Up.

Moscow, June 25 H1-The Soviet
News Agency stated today that re-
ports that the Russian icebreaker
krassin had signalled Roald Amund-
sen. missing Norwegian explorer.
were unfounded.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-25
Report Finding Amundsrn

London, June IS '3D An ex-
change Telegraph dispatch from
Paris quotes the newspaper LIN
formation as publishing q report
from Moscow that the Russian ice
breaker krassin Is in communica-
ton with Roald Amundsen and his
I'VE panions missing in French
seaplano.
The dispatch said that Russian
ayiators -ould attempt to rescue the
men with a Junkers plane which is
aboard The icebreaker.
The krassin sailed from Bergen
for Kings Bay, Spitzbcrgcn. last
week and was TO cover virtually the
same route which Amundsen had
d. planned to follow.
Amundsen was accompanied by
Lief Die,richsen, Norwegian eXplor-
under the command of Rene Gull
baud, noted tlier,
0Ry GEN. TMBERTO NOBILE)
Base Ship Citta Di Milano, Virgo
Fay. Spitzbcrgen, June % Nia
Stefani Agency. Romeo R)-When
yesterday morning Lieutenant Lund-
borg landed near our tent told him
he ought to take off Ceccinoi on his
'rst flight, then Behounek, then
Continued on Page Four)
New Britain herald., 1928-06-25
LETTER CARRIER SlIsT. I'LL

II.IJI" HhhbIh SNH1. 1BuI
John H. Meehan. superintendent
of the letter carriers at the local
post office, is confined to his home
at "a Grand street by illness.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-25

CONTINUED on Page 13)
New Britain herald., 1928-06-25

Continued on Page Four)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-05-22
ILLNESS HALTS
MRS. KNAPP'S
TRIAL
Times STAFF Photos
By international News ssrvies

COURTROOM. ALBANY. n. r.,
May 20. Collapsing from the strain
which she has been under for the
last month, former Secretary d
State Florence z. 8. Knapp today
was ordered to bed by physicians
and q recess was taken in her
second trial until tomorrow.
Mrs. Knapp il on trial second
time before Supreme Court Justice
Callahan on q charge Of stealing
census money.
Announcement that Mrs. Knapr
was too i'll to come to court was
made by her attorney. P. q. Dugan'
as soon as court was convened to-
day. !,
II understand MRS. Knappass ILL
ness is only temporary and she may
be able to come to court tomorrow
Justice Callaghan said.
Julia A. Smith, Of Bedford, Mass,
sister Of Mrs. Knapp, announced,
however, that the former secretary
of State had collapsed.
my sister has collapsed, sai5
Miss Smith, as tears came TO mel
eyes. IT do not wonder. consider.
ing the strain she has been under
for the last month"
Mrs. Knapp was taken suddenly
i'll when she returned to her hotei
room shortly after o'clock last
night from the court room. She
had attended 10-hour session q
court at which the jury that wlu
decide her fate was chosen.