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New Britain herald., 1928-01-23
ENGLAND ON PLUNKETT
His Speech As News Worth s Column Streamcrs; As voicing
 American Opinion, Worth Nothing.


 London. Jan. 23 Rl-Dispatches from New York telling of a speech Saturday attributed to Rear Admiral Charles Plunkett, commandant of the Brooklyn navy yard, predicting war between the United States and it's commercial competitors, are prominently displayed in today's newspapers.
 The Star gave it first page streamer headline as a Sensational Speech By American Admiral" while the new editorially says. these straws show the way the wind blows and the views of a rear admiral of the American navy may indicate the direction in which the thoughts of a section of the American people are turning"
 The editorial concludes:
 We needn't let Rear Admiral rlunkett make our flesh creep. If there Is any serious warning to be drawn from his utterances. 1t is that wars heretofore have been brought about when the voice of the profess sional war maker is raised too loudly and too peTsistently in the land. We have no fear that with another presi- dential election coming on. it will be heard to an appreciable extent in the land of liberty"
 The Standard says: Rear Admiral Plunkett's speech will only stimulate sane people in both countries. who after all are some 97 per cent of their population. to see to 1t that the catastrophe he predicts does not come 10 pass"
New Britain herald., 1928-01-23

Young Vie Disappears On Kay From Vermont to Her Home Here
Husband Edward Corbat 45 Main Street, Tells Police ' She Left White River Junction on January 1&

Edward Corbat of 45 Main street, an employe of the New Britain Ice Corp, today asked the aid of the police department in locating his wife. who has been missing since last Wednesday.
 Mrs. Corbat who resides with her husband at Mrs. O'DelTs boarding house at the above address, left on January 12 to visit her mother at White River Junction, Vt. She drove her own car and as far as any one knows, travelled alone. Later MT. Corbat received a letter from her stating that she was leaving on Jan- uary IS to return home. To date she has not arrived.
 After waiting a reasonable time, MT. Corbat got in touch with her mother and was informed that his wife had left there last Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock.
 When TO word was received here of his wife and the mother knew nothing of her whereabouts, Mir. Corbat thinking she might have gone to Boston, went to that city where he spent two days making inquiries a police stations and hospitals.
 That Mrs. Corbat intended to re- turn is indicated by the fact that she
New Britain herald., 1928-01-23
Rhode Islands Bootleg
 King Going to Prison

Providence. R. l., Jan. 23 P = Long heralded as "king of the Rhode Island bootleggers." Sigm mund Rand of Central Falls will leave within the next few days for the federal penitentiary at Atlanta 70 serve a two year sentence for con spiracy to violate the national pro- hibition act.
 The United States court of ap- peals at Boston today forwarded to the federal court here a mandate confirming the conviction of Rand. His sentence also includes 35.On0 fine
New Britain herald., 1928-01-23

advised her husband by letter when she was leaving her mothers home and that she took only clothing enough for the trip.
 Both MT. Corbat and his wife are young. those who know Mrs. Corbat saying she appeared to be about 20 years old. They have been married about . year and a half. MT. Corbat is native of Berlin. where his par ents reside.
 When last seen Mrs. Corbat wore a black coat with black fur collar and cuffs. and black hat with silver trimmings.
 Albert Meisnef Missing. Albert Meisner. aged 42, of l5l Curtis street, has been absent from home since Monday. January 16, his mother reported 10 the police today. She is at loss to account for his disappearance and she said today she feared he has met with an ac- cident.
 When he left for his place of em- ployment he did not indicate that he would not be home, but nothing was thought of his absence for a day or two. When he vas not heard from throughout the week. however, Mrs. Meisner became worried.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-23
.DARIEN BOARD NOT TO
 ACT AGAINST YOUNG
School Teacher, Twice Married, Returns to
 Classes in High School |,

Darien, Jan. 23 Hp - James l.. Young, Jr., Darien high school teacher whose recent marriage to Miss Winifred G. Benschoten, an- other teach r here, has been follow ed by ann6, ,ncement that he was married in 1921 to Miss Helena A. Brennick of Rumford. Me. which marriage Young claimed illegal, re- turned to his class room today. Over the weekend Young had been in conference with members of the school administration to whom he related the story of his marital ex- perience. Afterwards it was stated by those in the conference that there seemed to be no reasoi.%for action O1 their part which would suspend the teacher from his school work.
 Among those. present were Edward H. Fuller, the Darien school super intcndent, Merle F. Hunt, principal of the high school. and all members of the school committee of which Dr. w. T. Macdonald is chairman. The last named arranged the con- ference Saturday although he had said that the committee knew noth- ing about Young's previous marriage and information was sought merely on basis of newspaper reports. Dr. Macdonald spoke we'll of the serv- ices of Young as teacher.
 Inquiry indicated that the school committee would take no action as to Ioung's status unless some one should cause complaint to be made against him and no such com- plaint has been made to those who would be required to investigate.
 Mrs. Young. also a teacher in the high school, resumed her class work today.
 Young today, in his first formal statement said: Feeling that an ex- planation is due to people of Darien concerning newspaper articles about me, l wish them to know that I have employed counsel to investigate fully the charges made against me, of which my only knowledge is the aforesaid press notices. and to take steps to exonerate me. The result of such investigation will be made public as soon as possible"
 It is understood that Young has retained Rumford, Me. attorney to represent him. The Darien school committee having heard a statement from Young, has decided to take no action, being unaware of any charge brought against the teacher. It in- structed both MT. and Mrs. Young to continue their school work.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-23
CURTIS IS QUESTIONED
Senator Borah Seeks to Learn Presi- dential Nomination Candidates Views On Prohibition.

Washington. Jan. 23 R)-A ques- tionnaire on the prohibition question was addressed today to Senator Cur tis of Kansas. as a candidate for the republican presidential nomination by Senator Borah. republican. Idaho.
 Mir. Borah submitted four specific questions:
 Whether Senator Curtis favors 6 dry plank in the republican platform binding the candidates and the party to vigorous enforcement Of the eighteenth amendment and the Volstcad act.
 What his attitude would be to- ward enforcement if he were elect cd president.
 Whether he fayors the states de- tcrmining what is an intoxicating beverage; and
 Whether he favors the repeal Of the eighteenth amendment or the repeal of the Volstead act.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-23
ERWIN HAS OPTION
 ON BRONSON HOTEL
Prospective Purchase Price Said
 to Be $So0,0M
REN0DEING IS PLANNED
Old Hosiery Lng Conducted by P. s. McMahon Likely to Change Hands-New Britain Trust Co. Is Acting for Estate.

The Bronson hotel. one of the old est hostelries in the city. will be sold to Richard H. Erwin of. Newington, at a reported price of $300,0oO If an option held by the prospective pur- chaser is exercised.
 MT. Erwin. who is the holder Of extensive properties here and else where, has been negotiating for the purchase of the hotel through the New Britain Trust Co.,. executor of the estate of the late Patrick s. Mo- Mahon.
 Further than to say the property has not been sold, Harry H. How ard, trust officer of the bank, will give no information as to the pro- gress of the deal today. That the option has been given was not de- nied.
 MT. Erwin, 1t is understood. con- templates complete remodeling and renovation of the building into a thoroughly modern hotel, including extensi'n changes in the exterior as we'll as the interior. The building is four stories in height and. with the exception of the ground floor, is used exclusively for hotel purposes.
 The hoetelry for many years was known as the Strickland House, and from it's location at the corner of Main and East Main streets. came the designation strickland Corner" frequently applied by the older res- idents of New Britain.
 Acquisition of the hotel was one of the first of the several large prop erty purchases made by MT. McMa- hon. After his retirement from ac- tive theatrical management, he de- voted his time to the conducting of the hotel.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-23
Bull Slain Before
 American Consulate

a&0I10s Jan ~ "0A8 0t&u Via. one of Madrid's busiest thoroughfares. today was the scene of an unexpected demon. stration of the science of bull- fighting when 'FortuAa." . torea- dor. killed . runaway bull in front of the American consulate.
 The bull which met death at the point of "Fortuna's'' sword was one of two bulls which es- caped from the Carabanchel bull ring. spreading panic through the street, and injuring several per- sons. One of the animals was captured soon after the escape but the second succeeded in reaching the center of the city, along La Grand Via. Stores were hastily closed and crowds fled in every direction.
 Suddenly, a passerby, who was quickly recognised as Fortuna" !" stepped out, armed with 8 sword which had been lent to him by the owner of . store.
 Approaching the bull. For tuna," after displaying a few tricks in the art of fighting bulls. made a lunge with his sword and the bull fell dead at his feet.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-23
DEPUTY TAX COLLECTOR
 FOR THIS CITY NAMED
William J. Began, dr., Appointed to Succeed John ROgaIski for
 Local District.

William J. Began, Jr.. has been appointed income tax collector for this district, succeeding John Rogal- ski, who has oeen transferred to the Hartford office. He is now stationed at the Hartford office receiving training in the management of in- come tax offic, IS.
 Collector Began is the son of MT. and Mrs. William J. Regan of 137 Maple street. He was graduated from New Britain High school in the class of 1922. While at high school he was manager of athletics for two years.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-23
AV|A7OR'S DEATH
 REVEALED IN DIARY
Caught in Idaho Snow Storm, SuCCumk to Freeztn6
FAILED TO LIGHT FIRE
Fred HOyt Kansas Airman, Leaves Record of Heart Breaking Strug-
 gle After Making Parachute


 Salt Lake City, Jan. as R-A diary telling of tail spins and a par. achute jump in a blizzard, has re- vealed how Fred Hoyt, Kansas avia- tor, died of exposure while he sought shelter in the snowbound Mountain country of southern Idaho
 The diary, also containing . lette, to his bride of month. told how Hoyt was forced down in a canyon January 14. and of his unsuccessful effort to avoid being frozen to death His body was found Saturday last by a ,rancher. six miles from the spot where the ship crashed, and between two piles of brush he had gathered for a fire he was unable tt start.
 George Hoyt, a brother, of Oak Park. Calif., who assisted in bring ing the body 30 miles to a railroad said the diary was written on q flight log book, parts of which had been scattered along Hoyt's trail. ap. parently to mark the way back to the plane.
 Up 15,2OO Feet
 The first entry, written at 6:S0 D. m., Jan. II. told of encountering fog shortly after leaving here for Boise Idaho. He climbed to an altitude ot 15.000 feet to avoid the fog, but ice formed on the ship.
 Wires began taking on ice and speed indicator stopped" Hoyt wrote. Third turn southeast but couldn't hold course. Ship sinking; Finally lost control and went into three spins at 5000 feet. Tried to let ship adjust itself. but soon in fourth spin and decided to get out Tried to get on wing but nosed down. throwing me over center sec ton. Pulled ring and chute seemed to open instantly. Severe jerk and when l realized what 1t was all about was perhaps 800 feet above ground. Struck facing wind. Threw me head first into snow. Have no idea of direction. Showing constant ly. Landed just 3 p. m. Didn't hear nor see ship"
 Started Fire
 The next entry, at S:30 a. m. Jan. IS, told of keeping a fire throughout the night and of awakening from a titful slumber to find the snowfall continuing. At 3:10 D. m.. on that day, he made the final entry. II said:
 Sun came out for short time. ] tried to estimate south from sun and decided this down ridge. Will stay here and keep warm tonight, then tomorrow will remove flying suit and endeavor to go south"
 Ranchers said that after gather ing brush for 8 fire. Hoyt apparent ly sat down to rest and fell asleep. never to awaken.
 A note on the first page of the log book, said: Letter for my wife will be found on page 22."
New Britain herald., 1928-01-23
Wants Jail Sentence
 But Judge Refuses

Brooklyn. N. Y.. Jan. 23 (UP) Fred Bastian. @4-year-old butcher. was punished severely in Flatbush court today when Magistrate Wllsh refused to send him to jail.
 Bastian attracted . crowd last night by crying out that he had no home, was out of work and wanted to go to jail. Several Samaritans offered him food and money but be declined. A police- man came up and Bastian insist ed on being arrested. Arraigned before Magistrate Walsh. Bastian pleaded for . sen- tence of from two to three months.
 You can't have it," snapped the court. I'm going to ad- journ this case until Jan. 30 ana meanwhile you will be under parole. Be sure to get a job before you come back here. We're not going to have husky man like you being fed and clothed by the taxpayers"
 Bastian looked longingly at . cell as he left the courtroom.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-23
WELD AND BRYAN CONFER
 ON MAIN ST. CONGESTION
Connecticut Co. Superintendent Ob- tects to Bus Stations Located on
 Side Streets,

Supt. William J. Bryan of the Connecticut Co. conferred today with Mayor Weld regarding the campaign to eliminate traffic con- gestion in the center of the city through changes in bus stations. After the officials explained views. MT. Bryan promised to give further thought to the problem and report to the mayor. Among the proposi- tions talked of were extension of the present bus station to a point on Main street farther south from Church street than the present terminus: parking Of all buses on the west side of Central park; and requiring buses to establish termi- nals on side streets. Supt. Bryan de- clared against the last suggestion on the ground that it would bring pro- test from merchants and bus pa ,Toil@.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-23
Greenwich Burglar Says
 He RObted ParSOnages

Greenwich. Jan, g R David Butler, arraigned here today on burglary charges. admitted having entered the home of Rev. Minard l.. G. Proper. Methodist minister, and the parsonage of the Second ConSregational church. occupied by Rev. Dr. Oliver Huckle. He said that he took jeweIry and other ar ticles which he later pawned in x w York city.
 Judge Mead continued Buffers case until Wednesday for further investigation.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-23
REPORTS sss. 50 THEFT

Investigation was being made to- day into report by Harry Naka- tanka of 2S Willow street that a stranger had attacked him, stealing s65 and check from Landers. Frary X Clark for e24.SO. The re- port was received yesterday and the alleged attack was made yesterday forenoon while Nakatanka was on his way to a store.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-23
THE WEATHER

NtN Britain and vicinity: Fair with lower temperature tonight; Tuesday increasing clOudiness.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-23

CContinued on. Page eeven)
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-03-23
Circuit Court.

Circuit Court convened Monday morning
for the March term. Judge Robert B. Peter
selected Charles Lee Watkins. of Damas-
Gus, foreman of the grand jury. In deliv-
out that the oath defines the duties of the
jurors and that nothing should be over
looked in their effort to rid Montgomery
County of lawlessness. However. Judge
Peter declared. no serious crimes had been
committed since the last grand jury session.
He said the prohibition law is being en-
forced in this county better than anywhere
else in the country. and not an indictment
was returned by the last grand jury for
violation of the act.
Judge Peter said there is an inclination
to evade jury service. but that high-mind-
ed vigorous citizens are required, and he
must compel attendance or use citizens OF
inferiority. Among the first named there
| are only three classes that may look for
exemption from jury service, and they are
as follows The Orchardist. who is COM
PEELED to spray his fruit trees in the spring
and harvest the fruit in the fall OF the
wear; the dairyman. who has the daily
care Of his cows and their milking to look
after and to truck his milk to market. and
those who have heart trouble and may
suffer serious attack any moment.
In his charge he called attention TO the
fact that the last Legislature authorized
the county commissioners TO issue ponds
10 the amount Of $250.000 for the pur-
pose of improving the court house and
suleested that the jury conduct an inves-
tieation as TO the need of larger building
and ipcorpors te a recommendation in its
final report.
The following compose the gran1 and
petit juries
Grand Jury-Charles Lee Watkins. fore
man; CHARLES V. Willard. Irving A. Morse.
Francis S. Cooney, Joseph D. Miller, Alex
ander Lowry. WIN. H. +. Case, Albert }.
Cissel, Richard W. Murphy, Jas. Z. law
kins. JOS. L. slaeett, Thomas M. Garrett,
Nicholas r. Griffith. Thomas D. Darby,
Hartman H. Ladson. VIM. f. Robertson
William j. Umstead. Ira L. Jones. Carroll
Walters. Joseph K. Lechidsr. James >
Ffasier. Augustus M. Kline and Edwin D
Burdelte.
Petit Jury-Russell S. Maeruder, Edsa
Fulks. Carroll A. Snreve, Vim. II. Wachter
b. David Steinbere. William T. Rideeley
William A. Boeley. Isaac H. Rabbit. Jas
X. King, James o. Manion. Crittenden h
Walker HAIRY L. Dodge. George r. Bean
John T. Reid. W. Windsor Hodges. CliftoI
Nicholson. q. Lewis Ny ers. How W
Spunier. Henry Kennedy. VIM. j. Darcy
Edward II. Carr. Calvin Broadly. Arthur W
Stonestreet. Joshua T. Austin and Waite
M. Butler.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-03-23
Grants Temporary IniunctIon.

Judge Robert B. Peter. sitting in Equity
Court for Montgomery County, last Friday
granted a temporary Injunction against
the Washington Suburban Sanitary Com.
mission prohibiting the commission from
collecting an increased assessment made in
1925 until the final hearings later in the
spring Of the case which was before him
Friday.
Judge Peters decision had the effect of
temporarily setting aside an act of the
General Assembly Of Maryland that was
passed at the instance Of the Suburban
Sanitary Commission, and which attempted
to validate the collection Of water and
sewer taxes after the Court of Appeals
had decided against the special assess
ment in the case of Scrivener VS.. the
washington Suburban Sanitary Commits
sion. Judge Peter, in his ruling, dwelt
especially upon the retroactive feature of
the act Of the general assembly. and his
decision was undoubtedly based largely
upon the provisions Of the act. In the
Scrivener case. two years ago, Judge Peter
decided against the sanitary commission
Upon an appeal. the case went to the Court
of Appeals. which confirmed his judgment.
Although Fridays decision may have a
far-reaching effect when the case is finally
adjudicated this year. the only persons
affected are those who have interviewed in
the present cause, or who will intervene in
the future proceedings. 1t is estimated
$4,000 pieces Of property are liable TO be
eventually affected. though only 500 in
tervened in the case of Renee Noel VS.. the
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commits
sion. which was the case Judge Peter heard
Friday.
The main question involved was whether
the sanitary commission has the right to in
crease assessment levies on property years
after the commission installed water and
sewer mains along the property at fixed
and guaranteed rate of taxation for such
term of years as would liquidate the cost
OF the laying of the mains at the rate fixed
upon in the first place. Those who inter-
vened in Rene Noel case charged that if
the sanitary commission is permitted to
raise the fixed and guaranteed rate at will
it violates the right of contract provided
in the Constitution Of the United States.
Wilson L. Towsend. Kensington; William
c. Sullivan. of Chevy Chase, Md, and F.
Regis Noel. Of KensinetOn. were attorneys
for the plaintiff. while Charles W. Clagett
and T. Howard DHckett represented the
commission.
Attorneys for the plaintiff announced that
they propose to 60 even further than the
present proceedings. They stated they in
tended to enter suit to contest the consti
tutionality Of the charter provision of the
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commits
sion. which gives that body power to assess
taxes upon front footage basis, claiming
that. upon that basis. person owning a
a wide frontage with shallow lot is dis
eliminated against in favor of the person
who owns a narrow frontage with lot of
great depth. They said they will contend
that the sanitary commission should make
its assessments upon the total area of
property only.
A case similar to the Noel case is now
pending in the Equity Court Of Prince
Georges county.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-03-23
SeCo Theatre-Program

Thursday and Friday. March % and 23.
All Star Cast in '0ld Ironsides." Comedy
and News.
Saturday. March 24-Ken Maynard in
THE Red Raiders" Comedy and news
Monday. March 26-Bob Steele in a
thrilling Western. Breed Of the Sunsets.
AL Cooke comedy. M-G-M news.
Tuesday. March 27-1homas Meighan
and Louise Brooks in crook melodrama,
THE City Gone Wild" Sennett comedy.
Pathe news.
Wednesday. March 28 Conway Tearle
in a story Of the Pacific Isles, Isle Of For
gotten Women" All Star comedy.
Thursday and Friday. March 20 and
30-Alice Terry and Ivan Petrovich in
Garden of Allah" Smith Family comedy
and news.
Saturday, March 3l-Jack Holt in a story
of mysterious adventure, THE Tigress
Roach comedy. Pathe news.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-03-23

We have an ample stock of du Point
dynamite and plenty of du Ponr
blasting accessories-blasring caps,
fuse, and other supplies for cxplo-
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Since 1901 the du Points have been
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sive cartridge or case, you can be
sure of quality and satisfactory
results.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-03-23
Do o. Weeks Work in ON Hour !

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~ ing jobs you We been putting
off" every year. With dynamite as
your strong man you can blast
your stumps and boulders, dig your
bitches, traighten the crooked
creeks, loosen the ground for new
orchard, rejuvenate old fruit trees
and shatter hardpan that your plows
have never reached.
Get supply of du Pont dynamite
and blasting accessories and clear
your fields of stumps or boulders-
those tenant" who never pay any
rent and occupy profitable ground.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-03-23
Notice 10 Creditors.

Notice is hereby given that the sub
scribers Of Montgomery county have obtain
ed from the Orphans Court of Montgomery
county, Maryland, letters testamentaTy on
the personal estate Of
CHARLES HENRY VIETT.
late Of Montgomery county, deceased. All
persons having claims against the said
deceased are hereby warned TO exhibit the
same, with vouchers thereof. TO the sub
scribers on or before the 28th day Of August,
1873 they may otherwise by law, be
excluded from all benefit Of said estate.
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested TO make immediate payment.
Given under our hands this 2Sth day Of
February. 1928.
WILLIAM f. VIETT,
CHARLES II. VIETT, JR.,
mar 2-6t Executors.