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New Britain herald., 1928-05-18
FAMILY PURSE CLOSED, DRINKS LYE SOLUTION
Man Refused 25 Cents by Wife Attempts
 Suicide

Following refusal of his wife to give him 25 cents, Walter Czulada. aegd 45. of 5S Broad street. pur- chased a quantity of lye in a bakery at 60 Broad street and poured 1t into glass of water, stirring the mix ture with a small piece of wood and drinking 1t, last night. He is in a critical condition at New Britain General hospital and hfs recovery is said to be doubtful.
 Officer Maurice Flynn was notified about il o'clock by Mrs. Czulada that her husband had taken the drink. and accompanied by Officer George Collins ne started an investi- gation. It was learned that Czulada suffered an injury to one of his eyes on March 10 at Russell & Erwin's factory, where he was employed as a grinder. and spent one week in the hospital. Since then he has been at home without employment and ac- cording to his wife. he has been drinking.
 About 5:30 yesterday afternoon Officer David Doty received a com- plaint from Joseph Czulada, II years old, son of the couple. that his father was beating his mother. and while investigating. the officer ob- served 8 clothes boiler filled with home brew. Czulada accused his wife of making "moonshine" liquor and conditions in the home did not appear good. The officer warned the couple to behave.
 Mrs. Czulada told Officer Collins that she was about to leave for church early in the evening when her husband asked her for money but she suspected that he would spend it for liquor. Soon after she left, he purchased the lye, telling the bakery proprietor he wanted to use it to clean a sink. He became violently i'll, his lips and mouth be- ing painfully burned. When the po- lice arrived he was in bed under care of Dr. John J. TokarcZyk. and it was said he had been found on the floor in agony, by his son, Joseph. Besides the son. there is a daughter, Anna, aged seven years.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-18
GUN DUEL IN STREET
Pistol Fight Occurs Between Two Automobiles Racing Along Whit ney Avenue in New Haven.

New Haven. May IS Rp-Captain James w. Whelahan of the Ham, den police. is today Investigating what is believed to have been a gun duel engaged in at l a. m. between occupants of two automobiles racing towards New Haven in Whitney ave- nue. Hamden, one of the two ma- chimes apparently acting as a con- voy to third car. following imme- diately behind.
 The reported rumor of the battle was given authenticity when MT. and Mrs. Frederick F. Crockett de- clared that the three machines raced down Whitney avenue, the oc- cupants screaming and cursing at each other and that altogether eight shots were fired in 8 spirited ex- change of guntire.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-18
BRISTOL ROBBERS
 GET $40 IN LOOT
Two Holdup Men Rob Restaur-
 ant and Night Chef
DARING THEFT AT 2:45 X. M.
Chef Was Filling Order For Cof- fee When One Man Pulled Gun and Ordered Hands Up"-Iooted Register and Mans Pockets.
(Spectal 10 thu Hernldl

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 Bristol, May 1S.-Two holdup men paid a visit to the Quality Diner on North Main street at 2:45 o'clock this morning and walked out a few minutes later with $40. s26 of which was taken from the cash reg ister and the balance from the pockets of Bernard Stanley, the night chef
 Gun is Used
 According to information furnish ed the police by Stanley the two men. both strangers. entered the lunch cart and ordered coffee. Turn ing to the coffee urn to fill their order. he was startled by the com- mand of hands up.' Upon looking around he saw one of the "cus- toner's pointing at .3S calibre re- volver at his head. He immediately compiled with instructions and the second man rifled the cash register and searched his clothing. With a warning to stay behind the counter for five minutes, the two men dis appeared through the front en- trance. Stanley crept on his hands and knees around the counter to the telephone and notified the police. When officers arrived, however, the men had disappeared.
 Suspects Third Man
 Stanley stated this morning that in his opinion three men were in- volved in the holdup. Shortly be- fore the occurrence young man. al- so stranger. entered the restaurant and after having lunch. rendered ten dollar bill in payment. When Stanley asked If he had nothing smaller, he replied in the negative. It was only a few minutes after this man had departed that the other two entered.
 It is the belief of the Yolice that the holdup men waited until the of- ficer on the beat had passed before entering the lunch cart. Officer Edward O'Connor rang the box at the corner of Laurel and North Main streets at PAP a. m. and the holdup was staged at the same time.
 Stanley described the two men as being short of stature, about 21 years of age. and both wore caps. He also noticed that the hand of the one holding the revolver was shak- ing as If from nervousness.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-18
BOY HOLDS SECRET
 BUT WON'T TELL IT Declines to Truthiully State
 What Became of Playmate HAS LIED TO POLICEMEN
8 Year Old Chicagoan Keeps Steam- shovels Working Ali Day Trying to Dig Out Body He Admits, Later, Was Not There at All.

Chicago. May IS Pl-Bruno Bog don's imagination. which already has moved small mountain of sand finally has put police in a pique They locked Bruno up last night. Bruno is only eight years old, bu' his imagination is full grown. H. was the playmate of the missing John Pyrek. also 8, and it is to him that the police have looked since Tuesday for information that would give some clue to Johns where. abcuts.
 Three different stories Bruno has told. each story starting a renewed search and inspiring new hope in the breasts of MT. and Mrs. Stanley Pyrek who today were reported near collapse from uncertainty over their sons fate.
 Brunos first story led to a gen. eral order from the Northwestern Railroad Company offices for a search of all boxcars on its system The missing boy, according to Bru- no, had been locked in car which later was hauled away by a freight train.
 The Bruno said John had been buried in a sand pile at a gravel yard where they were playing. Act ing on this tip scores of men and two steam shovels worked all yes terday moving 10000 tons of sand only to find their efforts wasted.
 Changes His Story.
 Well, l guess John didn't gel buried in the sand after all" said Bruno. who had watched the steam. shovels attack the pile all day long T think he fell in the river",
 They took Bruno to the river, and he pointed 10 the exact spot" where he said his playmate Sank out ot sight" Police made plans to starr dragging the river today. They ad mitted, however, considera ble aggra. vation and decided that all other methods having failed they would keep the boy prisoner a while. Plea. of distracted parents, cajolery candy. tickets to amusement parks the kindly questioning by priests all have failed to bring from Bruno positive clue.
 Today they were to play their las card. Bruno's mother was to tak' him to see Mrs. Pyrek. He was tt be shown the missing boys play things and clothes. Through two mothers loves it was hoped Brun, would tell what really happened where his little playmate is-ant whether he lives. or is dead.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-18
WATKINS CAUGHT BUT
 IMMEDIATELY ESCAPES
Missing Hartford Broker Eiudes Officers in Santa Fe, N. M.,
 Hickey Hears.

Hartford, May IS P-Roger w. Watkins of Hartford. indicted by Hartford county grand jury for the embezxlement of $167.ooo was ar rested today at Santa Fe. N. M., but almost Immediately made his es- cape, County Detective Edward J.. Hickey, was informed today.
 The fact that Watkins is so far away from Hartford and from Con- necticut was thought to indicate that he has been heading for the Mexl- can border. About two weeks ago it was reported that he had been seen at Memphis. Tenn.
 Watkins, head of the brokerage firm which bore his name, is charg- ed with the embezzlement of funds of the National Associated Investors. Incorporated.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-18
SAYS WIFE TRIED TO
 ASPHYxIATE FAMILY
Husband Accuses Woman of Turning on
 the Gas

Tarlem Chmelowocz of 61 Smith street complained to Supernumerary Officer Tata last night that his wife had attempted to asphyxiate the en- tire family by turning on the gas in their tenement. The officer observed that the complainant was slightly under the influence of liquor and Mrs. Chmelowocz was in worse con- dition from drink. Chmelowocz said she makes a practice of spending all the money he gives her for liquor and she retaliated with the accusa- ton that he does not support her properly
New Britain herald., 1928-05-18
First Church Members Approve Plan for New $450,O00 Buildings
 to Be Constructed in West End
Religious Center at West Main and Lexington Streets of Striking Beauty Makes Favorable Impression on Congregation-F. G. Vibberts Proposes
 Holding Present Property for $625,OOO.
Plans calling for the constructit

Plans calling for the construction of church and religious educa- tional and recreational center at West Main and Lexington streets at an estimated cost of $450.00O were approved last night at a special meeting of the members of the First Congregational church in the audi torium of the present church. These plans, the result of 16 months of study by a church committee of 39 Architect William r. Brooks, and Consulting Architect Henry E. Tralle provide for a group of five units, the central building being . brick colonial church. similar in general design to the present one, facing on Lexington street. with & separate
New Britain herald., 1928-05-18
DEAN WARNS FRESHMEN
Receives "Tip' Yale 1881 Was to Start Riot Tonight in New Haven Thcater-Calls Class on Carpet.

New Haven. May IS R1A tip which reached the manager of Q To- cal theater and was passed on by him to Dean Clarence w. Wendell of Yale college resulted in the entire freshman class of the college being summoned to a meeting with the dean and warned of the conse- uuences of starting a riot outside the campus grounds.
 Rumor had it that "the freshman riot" an almost annual event, would be staged tonight in downtown theater. but Dean Mendelrs warning is now thought to have effectually spiked the plans.
 The Yale Daily News in an article addressed ITO 1881" says the "Sug- gcstion either to carry out the riot 10 the fullest possible extent or not 10 stage it at all is the most note worthy of all. The former would me- cessitate sham battle with New Ravens finest but the most violent of riots in the past have yet to reach this standard. The only sane alter native would be methodical work ing off of steam in more useful and less hazardous pursuits"
New Britain herald., 1928-05-18

chapel on West Main street and two religious education buildings and a fellowship hall arranged on the south side of the church about a court.
 Philip B. Stanley, chairman of the general building committee. present. ed the plans to the church members and was assisted by Architect Brooks, Chairman Alexander H. Scott of the religious education com mittee, Richard E. Pitchard. and Chairman James S. North of the music committee. The acceptance was unanimous.
 The sale of the church's present
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New Britain herald., 1928-05-18
fRATERN|1IES MUST
 BE KEPT IN PLACES
Principal Slade of High School Warns Students
 to Keep Up in Studies

Pupils of the Senior High school are urged to make their fraternities secondary as far as their studies are concerned. and to prevent the school from receiving the criticism that failures are many times the result of too much interest in the frater- nifty and a neglect of the work in the class room.
 These facts were pointed out in a talk to the pupils by Principal Louis r. Slade who told them that the fraternities were satisfactory in their conduct of late. but there are many parents who believe that if the pu- pills were less interested in these extra-curricular organizations higher marks would be gotten in stduies.
 When the fraternities were rec ognized by the school authorities in 1925, there were four fraternities and three sororities, but the num- Der has increased since that time with the result that a great percen- tage of the student body is enrolled. There are now seven recognized fraternities and six recognized sororities.
 The list includes the following fraternities: Alpha Delta Sigma. Alpha Iota Epsilon. the Delta Ri. Theta Sigma, Phi Beta, Upsilon Lambda Phi. Kappa Lambda. The sororities are Alpha Alpha, Beta Mu, Phi Sigma. Delta Gamma Sigma, Sigma Pi Epsilon and Phi Omega.
 Some of the rules under which the fraternities are now operating are:
 Must submit names. and set forth purposes on January of every year. Two lists will then be pre- pared: one of favorable fraternities and one of unrecognized fraterni- ties.
 Approval or disapproval will be based upon the apparent effect of the organizations in producing a harmless social intercourse. a fine school spirit and a correct attitude of interest and support for the school and school work since they are secret"
 Following are Mir. Slade's requests of the fraternities:
 T shall be glad to know with what particular member or members of each fraternity or sorority I
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New Britain herald., 1928-05-18
HOUSE REMOVAL IS
 PREVENTED BY LAW
Building Code Debas Plan
 Approved by Council l
MAYOR MAY USE VETO
raonessa Called Upon to Exercise Provisions Of Ordinance Drafted By Him II Years Ago-Camp Gives Opinion on Legality.

George J. Riley cannot exercise the right given him by the common council Wednesday night to move two houses from Orange to Gold streets, Assistant Corporation Coun- sel Mortimer H. Camp having ruled today that one of the buildings can- not be moved under the ordinances.
 Because the right to remove two buildings, one of which conforms with the law, is contained in single petition it will probably be neces- sary for Mayor Paonessa to veto the entire action since it is not believed that one portion can be passed and one vetoed.
 Camp Cites Law.
 The assistant corporation counsel's statement to the mayor reads as fol- lows:
 .,In reply to your letter of May 18th. 1928. addressed to Judge John H. kirkham. in regard to the applica- ton to move building from Orange street to Gold street. would say that it is not permissible under the building code.
 Section 1S7 provides that no dwelling shall be hereafter moved, unless it conforms to the provisions of this code in relation to dwellings boro oroctcH
 Section 20S provides that no three story frame building shall hereafter be erected or altered to accommodate or be occupied by more than three families. It follows that building such as this could ing code, and therefore such a building cannot be moved under Section 1S7.
 T understand Judge kirkham has already given an oral opinion to this effect, but In his absence, am an- swering the letter at your request"
 A coincidence in connection with today's development is the fact that the first application of this portion of the building laws must be made by the man who drew the or dinance, Mayor Paonessa, as an al derman having caused the law to be put in effect 14 years ago.
 It is possible to move one of the houses which contains less than six tenements, but the six tenement building, because it is frame con- struction. cannot be removed.
 Mayor Is Undecided Since the councils action is pro- visional upon approval by the build ing inspector and the fire depart ment, it was pointed out this after noon that the mayor may approve placing the matter before those two boards. The building commission ln conformity with the law may then issue one permit and refuse the other.
 Mayor Paonessa's application to the corporation counsel followed a conference with Alderman Frank Zapatka and Councilman L. Samor- aiczyk. Rev. Lucyan Bojnowski. pas tor of the Sacred Heart church. had been in conference with the mayor this morning but the mayor declined to say what the subject of discuss sion was. If the buildings are moved they must pass several parochlal structures in Father Bojnowskrs parish. :, It is the mayors plan to consult the corporation counsel with refer ence to the councils resolution.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-18
BANKRUPTCY CASES
Two Firms Must Show Good Rca- sons Why They Have No Assets CT Face Contempt Charges.

New Haven. May IS Pl-Two bankrupt concerns must either show satisfactory reasons why they can not produce assets which they are alleged 10 have concealed or face the federal court on contempt charges tomorrow. The firms are the New York Novelty company of this city and Ersler Brothers. Inc. of Water bury.
 Ersler Brothers failed for n sum in excess of &50.000 and the noyelCy firm for 963. Trustees in both in- stances claim that there are assets which have not been produced. Espler Brother are alleged to have e7ssoe and tho novelty nrm 323.s60 eooeeAlsA
New Britain herald., 1928-05-18
Divorced After 45
 Years of Marriage

Bridgeport. May IS (UP)-After 45 years of marriage. Dr. William Luden Setter of Darien was granted a divorce from Mrs. Mary Josephine Setter Of Brooklyn. \. Y.. by Judge Carl B. Foster in superior court to- day.
 Dr. Setter testified he married the defendant in 1883. After they had lived together for about 20 years. he said. he was subjected to fntoler- able cruelty. Tn 1904. Mrs. Setter de- serted him. the physician testified The action was uucenteoted.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-18
Fem, Caught Last December, Reported to Have "SQuealed"
 to States Atty. Alcorn
fl BROUGHT INTO COURT;
 HEARING SET FOR MAY 24
Evidence Secured by Agents Of County Prosecutor, Labelled With Names of Sellers and Date on Which Purchases Were Made Shown to Chief Hart and War rants Are Issued as Result.

A sensation that startled police circles and gave rise to various rumors concerning inside" details of the liquor traffic in New Britain, was sprung today. when it became known that the information on which the latest and most sweeping drive against alleged dealers in il- licit liquor in this city was based, came into possession of the states attorneys office at Hartford through Reuben Fenn. aged 32, alleged bootlegger, of Lakewood. R. l., who is awaiting trial ill superior court on the charge of transporting liquor by means of a motor vehicle.
 For the past several weeks specu- lation has been rife as to the reason for the failure of the states attor- ney's office to present Fenn in court and inquiry always elicited the reply that murder cases and other matters of pressing nature had pushed the Tenn case into the background. It became known today. however, that Tenn has made admissions to Coun- ty Detective Edward J. Hickey of the states attorneys office. and on the strength of his information, the cleanup of stores, restaurants, tene- ments and other places having the reputation for the sale of liquor in this city. began yesterday and con- tinued into the night with the re- suit that II men faced Judge Henry r. Roche in police court today charged with violating the liquor law. Their cases were continued until Thursday, May A. after Prose- cutting Attorney J. G. Woods had entered s.leas of not guilty and re- Quested that postponement be made.
 Judge w. F. Mangan. representing William J. Fallon pointed out that May 24 would be inconvenient be- cause of a previous engagement made by Mir. Fallon. and there was a discussion of other dates. ending.
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New Britain herald., 1928-05-18
Insists He Never Will
 Pay Support of Wife

Middletown, May IS Pl-Herman Kelly. who has been in Haddam jail since December because he would not agree 10 support his wife. today asked the court to reopen the case in expectancy of obtaining freedom on bond. He had said he would not support Mrs. Kelly even if he stayed lA iAal Ter uts.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-18
MOBILE MAY HAVE
 DISCOVERED LAND
Reports Possibility of Newly Found Area Near Nova Zemba
ANOTHER TRIP IS PLANNED
Next Voyage of Italia Probably Will Be Started Sunday and Will Be to Greenland, North Pole and Alaska, If Plans Carry.

Kings Bay Spitzbergen. May IS Pl-Ending 8 sixty-eight hour flight over the Arctic regions, the dirigible Italia returned to it's base here this morning. General Umberto Mobile was tired and nervous, but smiling. The airship was in her hangar at l0:30 a. m.
 The next trip of the Italia, it Is announced. will be to the North Pole. This will start in about five days. Meanwhile the dirigible will be given a thorough overhauling, as it is hoped to make this the most important venture of the expedition
 Speed Was Reduced
 Owing to the winds the Italia speed was reduced to one-third. She returned without having actually flown over the Nicholas II land, oth- erwise known as Lenin land. She cruised about in that neighborhood. however, and took photographs.
 At one period the dirigible en- countered strong wind, which made exploration difficult, and it was feared also that the gasoline was running low.
 The Italia came back to Kings Bay in fine weather. She reached her base about nine o'clock and was taken in hand by the ground men for a safe landing. It took con- siderable time to house her in the hangar. General Mobile was given an enthusiastic reception by the Italians. who took him out in the snow and photographed him. Captain Amundsens flight in the Norge in 1926 covered .72 hours. The flight of the Italia was hours less and her gasoline was almost ex- llausted.
 May Have Found land
 Kings Bay. Spitzbergen. May IS UP)-Members of the Polar dir. igible Italia said after their return here today that they believed they had discovered new land In the vi cinity of Nova Zembla.
 Gen. Umberto Mobile. during th' Italia's 6S-hour flight, had radioet that he had not seen any new land
 Nova Zembla lies westward acros the Kara sea from the Yamal ol Samoyed peninsula of Siberia, ant northward across the Kara strai from the Vaigatch island on tho northern coast of European Russia l Nova Zembla extends. long mar row island, northeastward in tht area between 52 and 6s degrees ol longitude east and between 72 anc v degrees of latitude north.
 It was announced that the Italia: next expedition. which Gen. Mobile had said he hoped to start Sunday would be to Greenland, the Nortf Pole and Alaska.
 The Italia's crew said that after their start at p. m. Tuesday tho big dirigible went northeastward tt the S1st degree of longitude. Ther she was headed to the 101st degree near Leninland.
 They sighted considerable land members of the crew said, during { fve-hour cruise in this region.
 Further land. believed to be un explored, was sighted north of Novs Zembla, it was said. A heavy snow fall was encountered between Lenir land and Nova Zembla on tht homeward flight.
 After several hours flying north eastward from Nova Zembla, thu Italia reached. Franz Josef land Northeast Of that, the Italia sighted 'Legendary" Giles land. Mobile hat reported that he intended to fl!
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New Britain herald., 1928-05-18
lO4 on Sunday But
 Death Takes Woman

Middletown. May IS. (CP)-Mrs. Lucy Johnson. who would have been 1o4 Sunday. died at her Bow Lane home today
 She had been ill with a severe cold for several days.
 M4s. Johnson was as act've as many women years younger. she took an interest in automobtltng and read the daily newspapers without alaaoaA
New Britain herald., 1928-05-18
Governor of Mass. Signs
 ExtraditiOn Papers

Boston. May 1S W-Governor Fuller today signed the papers au- thorizing the extradition of Roland G. Lalone and Albert J. Raymond of they will face a charge of having murdered State Patrolman Irving H. Nelson at Pomfret April 6.
 The men, who are charged with being the Ice Box" bandits who preyed on Springfield shopkeepers. will be taken to Connecticut by De- tective William F. Jackson and kseut 2eO UrQuhast