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Evening star., 1928-04-27

governor formed political partnership
with Mayor Thompson.
The letter to Col. Smith pointed out
that Illinois Is strongly Republican
and that Glenn, the nominee, undoubt-
edly will be elected In November. Under
such circumstances, Lundin felt that
Glenn, having received the voters ap-
proval. should begin service at once.
Gov. Small did not comment on the
Lundin letter. but his views were ex-
pressed in communication TO the
Illinois Manufacturers Association,
which had addressed him concerning
the senatorship,
when Frank l.. Smith resigned to
become candidate In the April pri-
mary, I appointed him to fill the va
cancy, which appointment holds good
until successor Is elected and quail
fed"
One oE Lundin's associates, David Fl
jackson, took n pot shot at the gov
ernor Wednesday in resigning as chair
man of the Illinois Commerce Commits
sion. His resignation was requested oy
the governor week ago.
Jackson who succeeded Col. Smith
as chairman of the commission. charg-
ed that his opposition to a petition fol
an increase in fares on Chicago ele-
vated lines was the reason the governor
sought his resignation. The petition Is
now before the commission.
The, elevated lines are operated by a
company headed by Samuel insult.
whose contribution to the campaign
fund of Col. Smith was one Of the rea-
sons the United States Senate refused
to honor Smiths credentials.
Lundin has never been an active Of
fee seeker, but during the early years
OF Mayor Thompson's ascendancy ne
was reckoned power In Cook County
Republican politics.
Evening star., 1928-04-27
MANY ARE URGED
FOR WILLIS VOTES
Attitude of 20 Ohio Delegates
at Kansas City Causes
n Speculation.
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
COLUMBUS, Ohio. April 2T.--
Though Herbert Hoover is assured the
support Of 81 of Ohio's ST delegates to
the national Republican convention as a
result Of Tuesdays primary. just where
the other 20. who were pledged to the
late Senator Frank b. Willis Will swing
their support is unknown.
Since the death Of their leader. which
occurred March 80, while he was cam
uaigning for the presidential nomina-
ion. The Willis slate of delegates has ad-
vocated candidates. Of several other
possibilities Among the list are Vice
President Dawes, q native Ohioan;
Low6en. Curtis. Hughes and Coolidge.
Entering the convention as an unin-
structed delegation, ii is not unlikely the
Willis slate win split its strength.
The Democratic delegation. however,
will present a nearly solid front, Al Of
the States As being lined up to vote for
former Senator Atlee Pomerene on the
first ballot at Houston The other dele
gate. an anti-organiZation member, Is
committed to Gov. Smith of New York.
With Hoover piling up most con-
vinclng lead in the presidential prefer
ence vote and obtaining the entire slate
OF the States seven delegates at large.
1t was anticipated the result probably
would have an effect on the senatorial
race for the uneXplred term Of the
late Senator Willis It was considered
probable that Thad H. Brown. manager
of Hoover's Ohio campaign and delegate
to the natioRal convention, might seek
the nomination. On the other hand,
there was considerable speculation as
to the possible candidacy of Csrmi
Thompson, who managed the Willis
campaign.
With 1857 precincts out of S.75I in
the State reporting. Hoover had 2l4,663
votes in the Republican presidential
preference today; DIN J. Ross, q CO.
lumbuS attorney, had S.l54: Willis,
whose name remained on the ballots.
SASS: Dawes, 3.132. and Lowder.
2,639 The latter two names were writ
ten in by voters.
In the democratic presidential pref
eTence, Pomerene was given l0,2l7;
Smith, S2,9S6, and Donahey, $3.50. All
were written in.
Evening star., 1928-04-27
WOMEN CONSIDER
MEANS TO PEACE
Voters League Study U. S.
and World Court-Dry Vote
Tomorrow.
By the Associated Press,


CHICAGO. April 27.--Cures of war.
emphasizing economic phases. were add
ed today 10 the previous study program
of causes of war at the National League
of Women Voters convention
Among the additional material in the
study we're the present status of the
Permanent Court of International JUS
tice with the United States Senate res
eryations: interpretations of neutrality
and legislative support Of economic poll
cies in the interest of peace and of the
general reduction of expenditures for
war.
The business session today was
planned by Miss Ruth Morgan Of Ney
York.
Prohibition was slated for final ac-
ton tomorrow when a committee will
report a resolution strongly urging en-
forcement OF the eighteenth amend
ment.
Endorsement of the eight-hour day
for women in industry was reaffirmed.
Farm relief received strong support
from Middle Western delegates,
The nominating committee renomi-
mated Miss Belle Sherwin, Cleveland,
and virtually all other officers. The
budget for each of the next two years
was approved at $I37 900.
A large force of policemen escorted a
group of delegates on an automobile
tour of the city.
Evening star., 1928-04-27
lY0UNG REPUBLICAN CLUB
LEADER BOOSTS DAWES
er ths Assoe.ated press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. April 27-The name OF
Vice President Dawes was suggested last
night by Thomas c. Desmond as that
OF the ideal Republican presidential
nominee. at dinner Of the New York
Young Republican Club. OF which Des-
mono Is president
The dinner was given In honor of
State Senator John knight, majority
Senate leader. and George X. Morris,
Chairman Of the Republican State COM
mittee
Predicting the Democratic nomina-
ton OF Gov Smith, Desmond said
Dawes is the one man who could defeat
Smith In New York. and that he could
pactfy all factions Of the party, which
he said vas In danger Of losing Ohio
because Of the 1ght over Hoover.
The names Of Secretary Hoover.
Senator Curtis. President Nicholas Muir
ray Butler Of Columbia University, for
E1er Gov. Lowden OF Illinois, also were
suggested. Mention Of Hooyerg name
was greeted with prolonged applause.
Evening star., 1928-04-27
.LUND|N RE-ENTERS
ILLINOIS POLITICS
Asks Smith to Surrender Gre
dentiaIs to Senate in
Favor of Glenn.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, April 27.--The blond
locks Of Fred Lundin. "the poor Swede,
again are waving In politics, after
months of dormancy, not violently like
growing grain in windstorm but
gently, like corn tassels under a lazy
Summer breeze.
Lundin. who was political godfather
to Mayor Thompson and later his
enemy. has made his gesture Of politi-
cal resuscitation by urging Col Frank
l.. Smith to surrender his credentials
as United States Senator
In letter to Smith. copy of
which was sent to Gov. Small. Lundin
suggested that the senatorship be given
to Otis Glenn. who defeated Smith for
nomination at the April 10 primary
election.
Lundin until few weeks before the
primaries was Gov Smalls ally In Cook
County, handling much OF the State
patronage. He was cut adrift when the
Evening star., 1928-04-27
Cargo Rate Issue Discussed.

Grapes produced in this country last
year weighed $500 900 tons.
Evening star., 1928-04-27
ALASKA SENDS RETURNS.

JUNEAU, Alaska, April q CPD<-Re.
publican primary election returns from
precincts embracing all incorporated
towns in the territory indicate the elec-
ton of Austin z. Lathrop, who is fayorr
able to the presidential candidacy d
Herbert Hoover. to the post of national
committeeman. and Of James Wicker.
sham and w. II. Chase, known to be
opposed to Hoover, as delegates TO the
Republican national convention.
Evening star., 1928-04-27
.621 DELEGATES SET
AS SMITHS SHARE
New York State Committee
Also Sees Reserve Sup
port of 154.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April 27.--The New
York State Democratic committee In
statement made public yesterday assert
ed Gov Smith would enter the Demo-
cratic convention with 621 delegates in
support OF his nomination as President
and reserve strength Of 154 that would
support him after discharging obliga-
tiOns to favorite sons.
Californias 26 delegates. which will
be elected May /. were listed in the
doubtful column by the committee al
though it expects the delegation will be
friendly to the governor. Under the
Democratic cony ention's two-third rule
734 votes are necessary for nOmina
ton.
simultaneously with the opening Of
larger headquarters at the Hotel Bilt-
more. the State committee announced
appointment of George r. Van Nance
as manager OF the Smith pre-conventiOn
Evening star., 1928-04-27
ISLANDS SUPPORT SMITH.

HONOLULU, April 81 tP.--John II.
Wilson and Mrs l.. L. McCandless were
elected national committeeman and
committeewoman for Hawaii at the ter
ritorial Democratic convention here last
night. The election took place after
the convention had picked six delegates
to the forthcoming Democratic national
convention and instructed them to vote
for Gov. Alfred E. Smith Of New York.
Evening star., 1928-04-27
DEMOCRATS DEMAND
PLEDGED DELEGATES
Support of Presidential Nominee
Required by Resolution of Ar
lington Committee.
Special Dispatch TO The star.

Special Dispatch 20 The Star.
CLARENDON, Va, April 27.-A res
olution demanding that all candidates
for delegates to the State Democratic
convention In Roanoke, June 81, pledge
themselves to support the Democratic
nominee for President, was adopted
by the Arlington County Democratic
Committee at a meeting last night
Under the resolution the candidates are
required TO make their pledges in writ
ing to William L. Bragg. county chair
man, by May 20. 1t was decided that
the IA county delegates would go to
the convention uninstructed.
?. Freeland Chew, member Of the
committee from Arlington district, was
elected treasurer to I'LL the vacancy
In the Office caused by the death of
John W. Milstead Of Washington dis
trict 1t was announced that the va
cancy on the committee would be filed
a. the next meeting.
Evening star., 1928-04-27

activities. a post he has been filling fof
several weeks In a volunteer capacity.
Mr.. Van Nance is a member Of the
State Public Service Commission and q
former secretary TO the governor.
Evening star., 1928-04-27
REED HITS C. O.P.
NATIONAL POLICY
Predicts political UpheavaI"
Due to Alleged "Syndlca-
ton of Government"
RS tho Associated Press.

RS tho Associated Press,
HUNTINGTON. w. Va, April 27---
A great political upheaval" was pre-
dicted here last night by Senator James
A. Reed of Missouri candidate for the
Democratic presidential nomination,
who is making hts second speaking
tour OF West Virginia
In my opinion" Senator Reed said
I'VE are about 10 witness n great politi-
cal upheaval. There is a growing feeling
among people of all parties that the
Government has been Syndicated by n
few men who constitute the governing
body of the Republican party.
Attacks Campaign Managers.
"Thcy realize that the party manage
ment has gained its campaign cOntribu-
tions by granting special faVorS, They
know that tho manufacturers have de-
manded and obtained a tariff law so
high as 70 substantially destroy compe-
tition from abroad and that they have
organized themselves into great trusts
and combinations TO eXtort unjust
prices from the American consumer
They know that these pools. trusts and
combinations have enjoyed almost COM
plete immunity during the last eight
years and that they have been con-
dantly increasing their power and eX-
actions"
Cargo Rate Issue Discussed.
Senator Reed touched briefly on the
lake cargo rate case. declaring the ac-
ton of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission In refusing to permit the South
ern railroads to reduce rates voluntarily
was designed to give an arbitrary ad-
vantage to Pennsylvania coal COM
panies.
THE decision he said, ''is of sin
lister import It's effect is to increase the
price of coal to millions of people
-
New Britain herald., 1928-06-06
BLAZE DESTROYS OLD.
LANDMARK IN BRISTOL
Sherman Sc0vilIe House
Was Built More Than
200 Years Ago
Especial to the HeraId)

Bristol June s. - Fire, which
broke out at 1880 o'clock last night.
completely destroyed the old Sher-
man Scoville house located on the
cross road leading from Hill street
at the foot OF Johnnycake Noun
tain to Lampson's Corners on the
Bristol Burlington road In the town
of Burlington. The house, which was
the only one on the street. was one
of the first built in that section and
at least 200 years old. 1t was re-
Gently sold, together with a large
tract of farm property by Carmelia
Loquidice to the New Britain water
department.
Loquidice, who was given permis-
sion to remain on the farm for the
summer, and his young son had a
narrow escape from suffocation. The
father was awakened by the smell
of smoke and after several attempts
managed to stagger outside with the
boy in his arms. Mrs. Loquidice was
not at home at the time, having for
the past few weeks been undergoing
treatment at Waterbury hospital
She was expected home today.
Neighbors, attracted by the
flames. arrived too late to save the
house or any of the furniture and
devoted their efforts to saving near
by barns and sheds. The origin of
the fire is unknown.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-06
MOTOR LAW TEST CASE
ON HIGH COURT DOCKET
"Drfvcr" At Wheel Of Powerless Car
Without Plates Scheduled
For Hearing

A test case to determine whether
towed car is being Operated"
when a man is sitting at the wheel
steering it. and whether a vehicle
being used under those conditions
must be registered. will be tried out
this afternoon in superior court with
States Attorney Hugh NJ. Alcorn
prosecuting and Attorney Thomas
F. McDonough defending Fred
Schwarm. whose arrest by a state
policeman in Newington, brought
about the test case.
Schwarm, local man, was at the
wheel of the towed car, which was
minus gasoline. spark plugs and 9TH
er essentials to self-locomotion when
he was placed under arrest under
a ruling made by the motor vehicle
department that the automobile was
being operated" within the meaning
Of the statute.
The purpose Of the trial rs to fix
the law as precedent for future
cases. In the event Of a successful
prosecution no penalty will be i'm
posed. 1t has been agreed.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-06
Six or Seven Men, Arm
ed With Revolvers and
Sawed-o6 Shotgun.,
Stage wild West
Thriller in Business
Section.
Cash Totalling $65,0OO Is
Taken But Some of It Is
Lost in Flight-One Po-
iceman Probably Fatally
, Wounded.

Detroit, June 8 R1six or seven
men armed with revolvers and saw
ed off shotguns held up the business
OFFICES of the Detroit News in wild
west style shortly after IL o'clock
TINS morning and escaped with a
greater part Of the newspapers pay
roll after wounding two officers, one
probably fatally.
The payroll amounted to approxi-
mately ss5.0oo but the robbers
dropped some of the money in es-
Gaping. The amount obtained vaa
not determined pending a check up.
More than $50 employees. many Of
them girls and women, were working
at their desks in the business Offices
on the second floor of the building
when the robbers entered.
Jumping up on a counter. one of
them shouted orders for everyone
to put up his hands. Two other
robbers vaulted over en- eight-foot
partition around the cashiers care.
covered the four men inside and be-
gan scooping UP the money.
About that time a girl emplove
standing near a wall reached up to
pull a fire alarm and tho rJbbe1
standing on the counter promptly
fired two shots at her. both of which
lodged in the wall.
The shots attracted other EN-
ployes who rushed iato the second
floor hallway and thss~aNBtsers, be-
coming nervous, started to leave,
They had not obtained all the
money in the cashiers office and
dropped some of their loot az they
raced downstairs and out of the
building and jumped in a waiting au-
tomobile. Patrolman Craig was
shot in the foot as he and other DO
licemen opened fire on the robbers
in Lafayette boulevard as they dis
appeared In the heavy traffic.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-06
KELLOGG RECEIVES
PRESENT FROM ITALY
Accepts for U. S. Repro
ductiOn of Fountain
of Seahorses"

Philadelphia, June R-A gift
OF Italy to the United States. a re-
production OF the Fountain of
seahorses." was accepted by Secre-
tary Kellogg today on the occasion
Of the sesquicentennial anniversary
Of the declaration of American in
dependence.
1T would be difficult perhaps, to
devise gift more suited to the oc-
casion or more expressive of the
spirit and the external manifesto
tions which have made Italy truly
the mountain-head of art for CEN
turies among the nations of the
world" Secretary Kellogg said.
Since the very earliest times We
find art woven like golden thread
through the history of the life and
attainments of the great race in
habiting the Italian peninsula.
Hence, 1t is fitting that the Italian
government should have chosen to
send US az its gift a visible reminder
of one Of the salient characteristics
of the race-a genius which has
never failed through endless wars
and the final great struggle for
liberty and national unity. - 1t
is most gratifying that this gift. in
spired by the noble sentiment OF
sister nation. should commemorate
the 150th anniversary OF our inde-
pendence; the year that saw the
birth OF the first constitutional
representative democrative democra-
cy which was to exert such an in
fluence upon the world. 80
1T Is likewise appropriate that
this enduring and graceful reminder
of the bonds OF friendship which
unite the two countries should have
been erected in this city of Phila-
delphia, where our declaration Of
| Independence was signed by few
| chosen spirits willing to stake their
possessions and their lives, not only
for themselves, but for their fellow
| citizens and for posterity.
TT gives me pleasure TO be pres
ent here today as a representative
| Of the president Of the United States
! to accept this memorable gift on be-
half Of the government and people
Of the United States and to express
to his excellency. the italian am
bassador. as representative Of the
Italian government, their sincere
gratitude and appreciation"
The original Fountain Of Sea-
horses" Is in the celebrated Borghes
Gardens in Rome and was the work
Of sculptor of the school Of 0io-
| vanni Lorenzo Bernini. . celebrated
Neapolitan sculptor Of the 18th een-
tury.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-06
KLAN LEAVES TRIBUTE
Places Floral Offering on Statue OF
Nathan Hale in Morgan Memorial
Yard In Hartford.

Hartford, June 6 R1Represen-
tatives, apparently of the Nathan
Hale klan. No. Is. knights Of the
ku Klux Klan. realm of New Jer-
sey tDover, N. J.) this morning dec
GRATED the statue of Nathan Hale
that stands In front of the Morgan
Memorial on Main street. The dec
GRAFTON consisted of small bunch
of peonies tied with ribbon to
which card with the following in
scription was attached: In loving
memory and appreciation OF the
supreme sacrifice you made for our
country on this the anniversary of
your birth. Nathan Hale Khan, No.
Is. and American Krusaders,
Knights Of the Ku Klux Klan, realm
of New Jersey. (Dover. N. J.)"
Nathan Hale was born in Coven-
try, Conn.,, on June 8. 1855.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-06
WHO'S GOT TICKET?
Somewhere There's . Lottery Stub
that Calls For 91,3lO,OO0 As Re-
suit Of Derby Race Today.

London, JUNE 6 P-Somebody
somewhere is holding a slip of paper
worth f262,O00 approximately ST.
310,000) by reason Of Felsted's der
by victory. This Is the first prize
in the Calcutta Sweepstakes. The
holder of the ticket has not yet been
discovered.
Flamingo's number is held by q
Calcutta syndicate. will pay f131,00O
($655, ,0O0) while fS5,OO0 ($325. 5.O003
will go into the pocket of the per-
son holding the ticket on Black
Watch, who finished third in the
classic. This lucky one as yet is
nameless.
John Flexman. Of London who
drew Fairway, the favorite, in the
stock exchange sweep, Is not down
hearted. He sold half his ticket.
which cost him fl for fl6,00O, and
one-eighth of theticket for $4,000
before the big race. With this $780,
900. In addition to the few "quid"
he gets from Fairway's participation
Flexman seemed quite content this
afternoon.
NO." he said. Il am not going
to Monte Carlo"
New Britain herald., 1928-06-06
A. H. Parker Of This City Elected
Conn. Most Puissant Grand Master
by Grand Council, R. and SIN. M.
Selection Takes Place at Convention in New London
Today-Harry E. Scheuy and Frank E. Goddard
Become Grand Steward and Grand Sentinel
Grand Council Here in 1919.

Arthur H. Parker of this city was
elected most puissant grandmaster
of Connecticut at the 109th annual
assembly of Grand Council, Royal
and Select Master Masons. in session
at New London today. Mr.. Parker
Immediately announced the appoint
ments of Harry E. Scheuy, former
commander OF the American Legion
of this city, as grand steward and
Frank A. Goddard as grand sentinel.
This is one of the highest Masonic
offices ever to come to New Britain.
Mr.. Parker. although one of the
younger men in Masonic affairs, is
one of the most active in the city
and has been the head of each Ma
sonic group in the progressive steps
as he has risen in Masonry. His
Masonic record is as follows:
Raised in Centennial lodge, No.
11S. A. F. & A. NJ. May 3, 1911.
Exalted in Gliding Chapter No.
25. r. A. NJ, June II, 1915.
Received and greeted in Doric
Council No. "a, r. e. S. NJ, Novem-
ber 10, 1915.
Knighted in Washington Com
mandery No. /, X. T. of Hartford,
in 1924.
Member of all the Ancient Accept
ed Scottish Rite bodies up to and
including the 32nd degree.
Joined the Actual Past Masters
association of Hartford county, in
1916.
Anointed and consecrated in Or
der OF High Priesthood of Connecti-
cut on May S, 1928.
In Centennial lodge. No. 1ls, A. f.
& A. NJ, was senior steward in 1912;
junior deacon in 1918: senior dea-
con in 1914; senior warden in 1915;
worshipful master in 1916.
In Giddings Chapter, No. 25 r. A.
NJ. was grand master of first veil
in 1918; grand master of Sd veil in
1919: principal sojourner in 1920:
captain of host in 1921; excellent
king In 1922: most excellent high
New Britain herald., 1928-06-06
FL|ERS AWAITING
CLEARING WEATHER
Friendship Plane Will Take OF
Today il Possible
OTHER AYAT0RS ANXIOUS
Mabel Boil and Thea Rasche Both
Hope to be Able to Start For
Europe IS Soon rs Miss Earhart-
Three Cornered Race In Sight.

Trepassey, N. F.. June CP-Last
minute preparations for the attempt
of the monoplane Friendship ia
cross the Atlantic were made today,
Only strong wind from the north
west delayed the start.
The three fliers, Miss Amelia Ear
hart. Wilmer Stultz. pilot. and Louis
Gordon. mechanic, had a good sleep
last night and awoke with renewed
determination to get away as soon
as moderation or shift of the wind
should make 1t safe to try to lift
the plane with its heavy load of gas
oline from the harbor and head 1t
out over the ocean. Early in the
forenoon Stultz and Gordon went
out to the plane.
Although the, refuelling was
thought to have been completed yes
terday they decided to put little
more gasoline aboard. They attend
ed also to q few other details of
final preparations. Miss Earhart did
not go to the plane with them at
that time.
A1C oNy was SAC0l ollu NHC -AACI .
were hopeful that the start could
be made some time today.
New York, June R-With Miss
Amelia Earhart delayed at Ire
passey, N. F.. by unfavorable Winds
) for her off for Europe in the
monoplane Friendship. two other
women were pushing plans here for
transatlantic flights.
The monoplane Columbia. in
which Charles Lexine and Clarence
Chamberlin flew to Germany last
year, was reported ready for the
ocean flight Miss Mabel Boil is
planning and Miss Thea Rasche. the
German aviatrix. received from Its
builders the Bellanca plane in
which she hopes to fly to Germany.
Miss Boll Elatetl
Miss Boil was elated when she
learned that the take-off of the
Friendship had been delayed.
That's good news for me. May
be I'll be first after ALL" she said.
There were still several matters
for her to SETTLE. however, before
she could start her ocean attempt
She has not definitely chosen pi>
lot, although Charles lie Boutillier
British war flier. had been men,
toned, and Levine. owner of the
Columbia said the plane was not
yet ready despite the report of T.
Harold DOC" Kinkade, Wright
motor expert, that it was all set for
the ocean flight.
Miss Rasche was not rushing her
preparations. mot later than July
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