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The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1928-03-01
MORONI OLSEN
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The Moroni Olsen players are pre-
senting O'Neills masterpieces as the
third play in their 192T-2S series of
four. The performance promises To
be one of the seasons outstanding
dramatic treats.
Janet Young is east in the title role
of "Anna Christie" 1t is the greatest
part she ever has essayed, part thai
made Pauline Lord famous in the
original New York production.
The box office sale for "Anna
Christie" will open ut 10 Il. IN. Satur-
day The curtain is scheduled to rise
at 30 p. IN. Monday.
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1928-03-01

"When the preferential ballot was
proposed it was accepted by all classes
with some misgiving. 1t had never
been tried anywhere in the United
States, except in the small town of
Grand Junction, Colorado. The labor
people, with other citizens, We're will
ing to give this plan a trial. 1t has
been tried, and, in our judgment. found
wanting. And If, as the Review and
Chronicle have repeatedly said, organ
lied labor i'm Spokane is responsible for
the initial adoption of the preferential
plan, then the duty and propriety
of our taking the initial step toward
the repeal of the plan, when it j.
found to be unavoidable and preiCdicial
to public interest, must be apparent.
''The real enemies of the so-called
preferential system of voting are those
who challenged the system in favor
of Mr.. Argall and forced the ballot
into court. The plan of the ballot
was never thoroughly understood by
the people of Spokane, If indeed ii was
understood by the gentlemen who
wrote it. But certain explanations
were made at the time the charter was
adopted as to how the ballot was to
be voted. These explanations rather
than the wording of the charter car
rled the system on for seventeen years
and might have carried It Oh much
longer If the charter had not been
thrown into the courts where its literal
provisions were subjected 70 judici1l
scrutiny. This contest disclosed that
neither the voters nor the election
officers nor the lawyers themselves who
tried the case nor the judge vino pre-
sided at the trial had any clear or
consistent view as to the aleaning of
the charter provision. Referring to
the columns of the Review and Chron-
icle for authority, permit us 10 quote
briefly. At an early stage in the
recent recount, the Chronicle had this
to say:
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1928-03-01
e" EIGHTY PER CENT ERROR Is TOO
MUCH

MUCH
"In the recount of the first twenty six
precincts errors were found i'm the 'abu-
lations of twenty-three. Only three were
free from error. Finding error in the
tabulation of results in eighty nine per
cent of the precincts examined Is con-
elusive evidence that there is impera-
tive need for action that Will insur"
accuracy i'm future elections.
"And this from the Review:
"'It is interesting to note that when
the ballot boxes were opened for the re-
count much information was Cleaned con-
corning the failure of voters TO under
stand the preferential ballot providing for
first. second and third choices. Misun =
derstanding among the Judges and IN
spectors was also made apparent
"As the result of the chaotic con-
dtions disclosed by the recount, sew
eral public officials and party leaders
suggested the eXpedient of having
training schools for election officials.
But, If there are to be schools where
will the teachers be found. and who
shall write the textbooks?
"The impossbility of reaching amy
logical conclusion on the meaning of
the present ballot is demonstrated by
what took place at the end OF The
trial. Quoting again from the Spo-
kane Chronicles account of the final
wind-up:
Attorneys representing both factions
had expected that arguments concerning
the challenged ballots would take up at
least one day in court. This was found
unnecessary however, when final check
of the challenged ballots showed that.
regardless of Judge WITS ruling ON the
contested votes, Fleming would he six
teen ahead.
Judge Witt heard Attorney d. -
Hell, representing Mr. Argall. and Attor-
ney Mutton Nuzum and Mayor tlemilis
arSue briefly concerning the VALIDITY Of
ballots containing two first choice votes
and single second choice. Judse Wit
declared he was unprepared to give an
finland decision on the ballots
"If Judge Witt, after sitting on the
ease for two weeks, and after the ar
gument of counsel and the private
study he must have given the law,
could say that he was not prepared
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1928-03-01

This the against
called preferential
petition Spokane Central Labor Council the
submitted the by the city council The
preferential
the adoption of the plan under which school directors elected
president
Council forth the of the
side of the
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1928-03-01

PROPER PRUNING and planting trees.
shrubs. vines. etc. | DO IT. 10. IL. Al
exander. phone Riv. 0136
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
and |. s. Flag .Adorn Strange Visitor
 To Municipal Building

A man wearing a large sham rock and carrying an American flag on which was pasted a piece of paper containing numerous quotations, stood for more than an hour in the main corridor Of city hall this morning, paying no attention to the curious Slances of scores Of persons who passed by or to city enl- ployes who came over 10 read the paper The strange visitor spoke to no one during th" hour Of his presence in the hall. He has appeared previously with an arrangement of electric light bulbs and kitchenwarc which. he claims. has a soothing fleet on those who gather about it and which. for some unexplained reason. he claims would be of great benefit to the world in time of war.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
EXPECT 10 RAISE S.4
 FROM BOTTOM TODAY Last Pair of fontOOns Have Been Attached to
 Sunken Submarine

Boston. March T. tF-Ifforts will be made to raise the sunken sub marine S-4 at Provincotown today instead Of tomorrow as had hetn planned, officials at th, Charlestown Navy Yard announced this morning.
 Clear. calm weather this morning ! resulted in the decision 10 go ahead with the raising without delay and as soon as the de,ison was mad. several naval craft prs pared 10 leave the yard imuediat,ly for Province town. Aboard We're navy officers and neWSpapr rmcn.
 The salvage ships at FvoNiucetowl worked much Of in. night in an ef- fort to get everythng IT readiness .n the hope of beating the weather. Four pontoons had been put in place beside the S-4 where 1t rests In the mud 10. feet below the surface and two more were taken 10 the scene last night and pr. pared for lowering. As soon as the six are in position and there Is assurance of good weather for few hours it was lldllllcu lt pfklH HbHl tilIE liif Na''t from the pontoons and the sGbma- rine itself.
 Navy tugs were standing hy pre pared to attach tow lines 10 the sub- marine as soon as il comes to the surface. IL was planned to start im- mediately for the navy yard wherc the submarine will be opened aud the eight bodies in it Will bc re moNcd.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
PLATTSDURG SUFFERS
 FROM s20O,0OO FIRE
Blaze Is Most Disastrous Experienced in Cham
 plain City in Years

Plattsburg. N. Y.. March 17 @ In the most disastrous fire Platts- burg has experienced in years. the Clinton theater building and three stores were destroyed today. The plattsburg theater, loss is estimat- ed at $20o.0o0.
 The fire started in the rear of q lunch wagon next to the Clinton theater. it spread rapidly to that building and then to the Plattsburg theater. destroying both structures. The Plattsburg theater building housed several offices, and three stores were located in the Clinton theater building.
 Soldiers from Plattsburg bar racks. manning the fire fighting ap- paratus of the army post. assisted the city fremen in bringing the flames under control.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
Greenville Plane Report
 Has Been Discredited

Greenville. Me. March 1s (UP)- Like all the rest. what seemed to be a reliable report of the lost trans atlantic airplane Endeavour. was discredited today.
 Of those yho were reported 10 have said they heard or saw the plane in which Captain Walter Hinchliffe and Miss Elsie Mackay attempted a westward ocean night. only one stuck to his story today.
 John Eyer of Kobadjo still insist. cd he heard the roar of an airplane motor early Thursday.
 What had seemed the most en. couraging report was that Postmas- ter William Cole of Kobadjo had seen q large monoplane flying over the forest near here. Cole told searchers sent out from the sheriff's office last night he had not seen 3 plane. nor had he claimed to have sighted one.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
Believe Byrd Plane Was
 Ship Heard in Maine

Montreal. Que, March IT (UP)- Commander Richard E. Byrd's south pole monoplane WAS tested in the vi- cinity of the Greenville woods Thurs day and 1t was suggested this might be the plane residents there report ed hearing.
 Floyd Bennett. Byrd's pilot, flew the plane from St. Albans, Vt., 10 Grandmere. Que. and it was con- sidered likely he might have flown otf course and gone by the way Of the woods. This was considered more of likelihood than that the transatlantic fiers would have gone so far inland.
 A detective left here last night for Roche's Point to investigate the re- ports of the airplane being heard in the Maine woods. ... .-
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
HONISSES NEAR DEATH
 IN CALIFORNIA FLOOD
Berlin Residents in Town Where 40 Were
 Drowned

Although 40 persons were drowned in the town where they were stay ing. Mrs, Cora IoniSs and her daughter. Miss Doris Honiss Of Der lin street, Berlin. escaped unharmed from the flood which followed the breaking Of the St. Francis dam in California Tuesday. Mrs. Honiss and her daughter had been visiting in California since Christmas and were in the village Of santa Paula. in the heart of the San Francisquito valley district through which the food swept. but the waters did not reach the building at which they were stopping and the Berlin people escaped. Word 10 this effect was re- ceived last night by Arthur Benson of East Berlin, who had been trying, vainly until then. 10 get in touch with the Honisses by telegraph.
 Mrs Honiss and her daughter will return east in about a month.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17

Towers Off Public Works Board,
 Resigning At Request of Mayor;
 Grove Is Named Acting Chairman
Special Meeting of Commission Held Today Results in Election of Democrat Temporarily to Fill Va. cancy-Weld Orders Investigation of
 Conditions At City Storeyard

Thomas W. Grove vas elected ac-- ing chairman ol the board Of public works al 2 special meeting today following receipt Of the resignation of Reginald E. Towers. former head Of the board who was asked by Mayor Weld 10 quit the post
 Commissioner Grove is demo- Cra1 and former chairman O. the board. His election was by unani- nous vote following Q motion by Commissioner Joseph Mlynarski. seconded by Commissioner John Moore.
 Towers was asked yesterday 10 send in his resignation after Mayor Weld had gathered information in q persona! investigation based on the common councils probe of the board. Today the mayor received the following letter,
 Mayor Gardner c. Weld. City Hall City.
 "My Dear Sir:
 At your request tender my
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
b0RAH'S FUND IS
 MET BY SILENCE
Leaders Refuse to Comment on
 ldah0an'S Action
DONATIONS ARE COMING IN
Republicans Won't Discuss Hi, Lf- forts To Raise SiGU.oo0 To Wipe Out Gifts To National tommi,te. B, Harry sinclair.

Washington. March l, UP)- From the White House 10 tNo cap itol, republican l"aders greeted with silence today th. Aunouncemelt by Senator Borah that donations are pilins up for his personally organ ized party fund ro repay Harry Sin ciair's S1Gg.npt campaign coltrlbu- lonS.
 Those few wuo would talk private iy abou, Borah's dramatic action took one uf two positions-either tha. ha is proceeding on a wrong theory or that even, if right, he is placing party leaders ln an undesir- able and embarrassing situation which will do the party no ultimate good.
 Those who hold 70 tie first prem ise agree with the remark of Sen. Couzens, republican,. Mich. that "to pay thiv: back his money will benefit no one"
 Fear Effects.
 The advocates of the second posi- ton fear the political effects Of lpNi III = t pA At3t Np kiI ts iliNliItt!S S over the heads of the official party leaders, who, like Chairman William NJ, Butler Of the republican national committee, declined 10 follow his suggestion that a fund be raised.
 Thus far none of the recognized leaders of the party have Joined or in any way encouraged Borah' s move. None Of the candidates for the Kansas City nomination have made any public statements.
 Sens. Golf and Cutting alone of the AS republican senators have con- tributei or given any public encour- agement to Borah. The other con- tributors thus far made known have not been especially prominent mem hers of the party.
 But all the leaders are watching closely 10 see if Borah gets the s1Go.oo0. If he fails to obtain the full sum, they will consider that the rank and file of the party is not greatly interested in the matter, II he does get his full sum soon. some sort of action may be expected from 1 those now silent.
 Eagerly Confer. Democrats have been eagerly con- ferring at the capitol the last few days and have agreed to make every possible campaign use Of the Sin clair contribution. Speakers are 10 be dispatched to various sections of the country 10 See that the matter is not soon forgotten by the voters.
 Sen. Reed of Mo. back from his transcontinentlal stump campaign i, in favor of decisive action to at tempt 10 link President Coolidge up with the matter as head of the re- publican party. Heretofore demo- crats have followed the political strategy on softening their attacks against the president.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17

resignation a. pr -lteut of It. board of public works and as a memb,r ot the board.
 Yours very truly.
 R F. TOWERS"
 Today meeting was called 10 or der hy Clerk George II. Johnson who called for nominations for chairman. Th1 name of Colnrnis- sionor Crowe WAS he only one o.- ferel,
 AS has been the commissioners custom, each occupied the same chair, ths one Used by Towers being left vacant. When Grove had betn elected. one Of his colleas sues sug geSted that he take the position for merly occupied by ex-Chairman Towers, but Grove answered. "This chair will do; l won, be here long"
 Acting Chairman Grove had noth- ing 70 say with reference 10 Fore man James Sposato who is sChedul-
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New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
Methodist Pastor Is
 Dead at Age of lO3

Boston, Mass. March Y tuP) The Rev, Dr. Edward start Best, lo3, the worlds oldest Methodist minister. died at his home here last night after a months illness.
 Dr. Best was born in Newberry, Ireland. Sept. 2, 1925. coming to this city in 1859. He became a member of the New England conference Of the Methodist Epis- copal church. From that time on until his retirement in 1901 As held pastorates in B New Eng land cities and towns,
 lie is survived by a son, Ed ward II. Best ot Boston: two daughters, Miss Rosa Best, with whom he lived. and Mrs. J. w Constock.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
RESTITUTION WILL BE MADE VALLEY
Los Angeles Spurns Offer of
 American Red Cross
CITY FEELS RESPONSIBLE
Mayor says California City Win Habilitate stricken Area and iS Perfectly Capabl, of Handling the situation.

Los Angeles. Mars4 !. lP-Hav- ing acknowledged through Mayo. George Cryers i moral responsibil- lty Tor the loss or hundreds of lives and millions q dollars worth or property in the St. Francis dam dis aster. inc city Of I.os Angeles today assumed the task ot mai king restitu- ton 10 the stricken valley.
 The mayor, who spoke in behalf of the municipality at conference ot city counciimen and other ofIi- oials. did not say to what length the city would go in restoring the valley, but the Los Angeles Cham her of Commerce announced it would pro- pose to the council q rehabilitation program based on au estimat. Of looo,o0o property damage This IS at least s4,600, u09 below the lowest estimate of the dalnas-.
 2i3 Known Dead
 The Inst checkup on tAg number or bodies recovered iron, tno flood swept valley showed total of 243 known dead. The number of persons left without homes. food or clo' hing stood al 161. with relief organi2a- tons taking care of that number, Official figures from Ventura county showed that .,S homes in th. santa 'f.y3 YjN.,Y li,,- sI destroyed, in addition 10 numberless small homes in the groves immedi- ately below the dam. Huudrers oy acres of orange and lemon groves were buried under the silt.
 In addressing the city officials, Mayor Cryer said:
 We cannot restore the lives that have been lost. But We can and will make amends for the property dam- age that has been wrought"
 The mayor and city officials iuru- ed down the suggestion Of Red Cross representatives thar a national ap- peal be made for relief funds for the flood torn area.
 Los Angeles Capable feol, the mayor Said. that Los Angeles Is perfectly capable of handling the situation. Certainly we can devise ways and means of pro viding the necessary funds
 The plan Of the Chamber of Con- Inerce for rehabilitation calls for a million dollars being made iInmc- diately available in the city council for reconstruction; q commission ot Los Angeles business men to direct the project and division of the work into three classes es-restoration of orchard and farm region. rebuilding of business, industrial and residence property and relief of flood sufferers.
 Trucks and tractors moved today In solid front down the valley. tear ing apart every heap of debris aud pile of brush which might have ad ditional dead. Other batteries Ut machinery are at work repairing the highway and railroad through the valley.
 At santa Paula preparations were under way for q public funeral Mon day for the flood victims. In other communities. Fillmore. oNnarl. Moor Park. Pi.ru and Ventura, plans are being made for simila, services.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
Battleship Colorado
 Rammed by Steamshirl

Washington, March II R-Th battleship Colorado was rammed by the steamship Ruth Alexander at g o'clock last night while ap- preaching anchorake off San Pedro. Calit.. the navy depart ment was advised today.
 The Ruth Alexander apparent ly was not damaged and proceed ed on her way while the Colorado received a cut on the starboard side above the waterline. 4 court of inquiry was ordered to investi- gate the cause of the collision.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
Flo Ziegfeld Collapses
 As Result of Hard Work

New York. March 1I CT--A state ment from the office of Florenz Ziegfeld today said he had collapsed under the strain ot staging his musl- cal productions and had gone to his camp in Canada.
 While there he will not be permit ted 10 do any work of any sort, nor receive telephone calls. cables or telegrams. the statement says. He was accompanied by Dr. Jerome Wagner.
 The last thirteen months have been among the busiest in his career with five productions to his credit. the latest of which opened Tuesday night.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
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Appointment to l. (. C. Turned
 Down by 59 to 29 Count
MOVE ONE OF REVENGE
southern soft Coal Region states Secure Esch's Defeat in Retalia- ton of Their Failure to Lower Coal Freight Rates.

Washington, March |. tP-De- feated in their fight before the in- terstate commerce commission for lower freight rates or lake cargo coal, the states in the southern sof. coal region have retaliated by wag- ing successful drive against con- irmation Of John J. Esch of Wis consln for a second term on the railroad regulating body.
 Served Six Years
 Esch. who had served on the commission for six years prior to his renomination by President Coolidge last December, lost his light for confirmation late yesterday when the senate, after five hours of debate behind closed doors re- jected the appointment, Ss to c9.
 The opposition, led by senators from the southern coal states. was based almost entirely on the G. year-old missioner's change Of attitude in the long pending con- test between the mines of Pennsyl- vania and Ohio and those Of West Virginia. Kentucky. Tennessee and Virginia. for the lake cargo trade, whereby he favored, after once op- posing, lower rates for the northern fields.
 The commission recently rejected a petition Of southern railroads for a 70 cents a ton reduction in lake cargo coal transportation charges and the issue Is under consideration for possible court action.
 Neely Led Flight
 Senator Neely, democrat, West Virginia, who led the fight against confirmation, charged Esch, who also voted against the southern roads cut proposal, had switched d his vote on the northern proposition because of pressure from Pennsyl- vanla and the administration
 Chairman Watson Of the inter- state commerce committee. which had reported adversely on the nom lnatlon. and Senator Fess, republi- can. Ohio. supported Esch, calling ! attention to his emphatic denial at the committee hearings that pcliti- cal pressure mad caused him tu change his vote.
 Senator's Glass Of Virginia, and i Reed of Missouri, democrats. aided : Nicely in the battle against con ttrmation, both attacking E,sch's ac- ton in the Lake Cargo case. After the executive session. Neeiy said the vote 'is very emphatic warning that the senate will not tolerate the pack ing of these important commissions by President Coolidge in favor of | Pennsylvania or, any other section. or in favor Of any particular inter- ests of the country"
 Minority Report
 Tn a minority report from the in terstate commerce committee. Sena - or Fess declared that from the i standpoint of ability and experience Esch was "eminently fitted for the , position and from the basis Of hon. .sty and integrity he is equal to the , pest in public life"
 l The minority report called atten- ton that in between his two votes FIsch. like all other members of the commission. had the benefit of ".x- tended further hearings. mass ot ! further evidence which embraced some 5000 pages and two days Of fContlnued on Page 13)
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
POLICE BAR RADIO HORNS
 POINTING INTO STREETS
Chief Hart Issues Order to Have Practice Discontinued by Busf-
 ness Houses.

Acting on complaints, Chief W. C. Hart today issued orders to owners of stores in the business district of the city to discontinue the operating of radio loud speakers and victrolas outside their places of business. For some time several stores have used this method Advertising and Chief Hart said he believed the com plaints justified. Only one person off, fered any objection to the order. Chief Hart said. but it will be en- forced in this instance as in the oth- CTS.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
StratfOrd Doctor Will
 Carry Case to High Court

Bridgeport, March l7 tP'-Dr. De Ruytcr Rowland, Stratford health officer. who lost as defendant in an alienation of affections suit in su- perior court yesterday. will carry his case to the Connecticut supreme court of errors. pr. Rowland. through his counsel. Arthur M. Con- ley. today filed motion With Judge John R. Booth. asking that the a. 600 award made yesterday to Joseph Bunce Harris, plaintiff ill the suit, h" set aside.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
ASKS GARDINER TRIAL
 AT MARCH COURT TERM
Counsel Retained to De- fend Man Arrested
 for Libel

Retained by friends Of Henry E. Gardiner, police department critic who is i'll Hartford county jail await ing tral in superior court on the harge of criminal libel, Attorney $. Gerard Casaie was in Hartford this forenoon taking preliminary steps towards defending Gardiner and ob- taining his release in bonds He may arrange with the states attorney s office 10 bring Gardiner in on a bench warrant for trial at the pres
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