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The Washington times., 1928-01-27
fox lawyer SUSPECTS
TOO.EAGER JURORS
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questioned declared that the ele
ment OF personal safety would be
allowed to play no part in coming
20 d decision.
Most of the members Of the panel
questioned were elderly or in late
middle life.y
The eleven persons In the jury
boz: had all been passed for cause.
It will take peremptory challenges
to remove any Of these.
Nearly dozen persons were ex-
FUSED for cause. The reasons in
Icluded objection to capital punish
snent and fixed opinions on the
case. One man was excused when
he wept, saying he believed Kick
man to be sane and guilty. but
krembled at the responsibility OF
voting for his death.
Hickman MotionIess
while the examination Of tales
tnen droned along, the defendant
al for the most part rnotionless in
his chair, except to cast an &C.
casional oblque glance at the jury
box.
word been heard to pass between
Hickman and any OF the three de-.
Tense attorneys. On the right OF
the prisoner sits Q guard also no
4ionless and silent.
Alfred Hickman. brother OF the
prisoner, is usually in the court
room, but out OF talking range.
Neither parent Of Hickman thus
Tar has appeared at the trial. 1t
is probable. they will make their
only appearance when called as
witnesses.
Members OF the Parker girls
family also have been absent. Perry
M. Parker. the father, is expected
20 appear only to testify how he
gave 81 500 to the kidnaper. re-
ceiving in return part of his child's
knutilated body.
An Insanity Hearing
Thus the elements that usually
make for drama in sensational muir.
der cases have been almost com
r1letely lacking. The Hickman trial
g. an insanity hearing. with dry
legal matters uppermost.
Richard CantilIon, defense attor-
Iey, xiispelled the report that the
defense might seek to curtail admis-
eIons in connection with the actual
kidnapping and killing OF the Parker
girl.
Objected to Murder"
Cantilion had objected to District
Attorney Keyes' statement that the
defendant, by his plea OF net guilty
by reason Of insanity. had admitted
the commission OF the crimes
charged in the indictment.
at objected to the use OF the word
murder in connection with a per.
son who, we hold. is insane" Can.
fillon said. The word killing
would have been unobjectionab BILE
the attorney intinated.
While the hearing was delayed
= practically a whole day at the start
By - disqualification Of Superior
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ACCUSES
DRY AGENT
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cording to the story Chesavoir told
the police, Shelton got q friend TO
approach him and suggest that, on
payment OF 500 and the price Of
a railroad ticket, Shelton would alb
sent himself from town, he being
the principal witness IN the case.
Al few days later ChesavOir and
Shelton met on the street and the
same proposition was put up TO
Chesavoir by shelton himself
Chesavoir agreed and then In
formed police.
A hundred.dollar bill and two
fifties were marked for Identified
ton and Chesav0ir met Shelton
shortly after III o'clock last night
In Union Station. With detectives
conveniently planted to see the
transaction. CI1esavoir is said to
have paid the money over and given
the hoy q ticket.
1t w2s when Shelton went up to
the Pullman ticket office window to
get a sleeper that detectives ar
rested him. They say they found
the marked money in his possession.
VIII Investigate
In announcing that he would
start an immediate investigation Of
sheIton's employment, 0ftedahl de-
clared that the Prohibition Bureau
would not countenance" such en-
ployment, and that the prohibition
agents have never been authorized
to employ minors.
Oftedahl had not heard of the
case until it was called to his at.
tention by reporters and he showed
considerable interest in learning the
identity of the agent alleged to
have employed Shelton.
The Washington times., 1928-01-27
Flood Bond Purchase
Plan Offered by Davis

Purchase of bonds of levee dis
tricts OF the Mississippi river by the
Federal Government to forestall fall
ure of the Army engineers $780,.
600 900 flood control plan was pro.
posed yesterday by Secretary OF War
Davis.
Appearing before the House Flood
Control Committee, Davis defended
the Presidents plan to require local
communities Or States to pay 20
per cent of the cost OF flood control.
IF the Government did not re-
ouire contributions on the Missis'
sippi, would it be justified in contlnu'
ing to demand local contributions
for other flood control work. on the
Sacramento river for instance"
asked Representative Frear R0 of
Wisconsin.
II do not see that there could
be any justification" replied Davis.
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ually by the defense and prosecu-
ton attorneys.
The state, so far. has used but
one reremptory challenge, while the
defense still has all of its allotted
chief Defense COUNCIL Jerome
walsh indicated he would use the
full score to challenge any pros
pective juror:
/. who has contributed to any
fund for the arrest and conviction
of Hickman:
3. who has devoted any effort
toward Hickman's apprehension;
4. who Is q member of any or
ganization which has gone on re-
cord concerning the kidnapping and
murder;
{. who is d member os any
church whose pastor has pre- acl1ed
on the Parker kidnapping murder
case;
5. who has listened on the radio
to details of the crime;
6. Who is pretudiced against an
insanity defense;
4. Who has .child attending the
Mount Vernon Junior High School,
from which little Marian Parker
was kidnapped.
Ruled Out
Among those who were not per-
n1ftted to sit In Judgment on Hick-
man were C.. *. Burst, a neighbor
Of the Parker family. and Walter
A. OvereIl, who lives in Manhattan
Place, a short distance from the
spot where the kidnaper flung the
mutilated form of his victim at the
feet of her father.
Burst said he could not give
Hickman a fair trial because his
children had played with Marian.
Overell declared the things he
knew had caused him to form a
fixed opinion which he could not
change
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Judge Carlos S. Hardy. the up
State jurist who replaced Judge
Hardy has made up for lost time
with his direct methods and his
swift rulings which leave no room
for argument.
Objection overruled."
''We'll have no argument, gentle
men"
Proceed with the next question. :"
Every naneuver on the part OF
the opposing attorneys tending to
slow up the trial is met with a
decisive and unalterable ruling from
the bench to push the proceedings
ahead.
When Judge Trabucco encounters
a legal snarl he cuts the Gordian
knot.
Advances Trial
He advanced the trial fully two
hours when he personally took the
prospective Jurors in hand and
asked them collectively a number
of preliminary questions usually
propounded to each juror individ-
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Trial Fans at Fox
Hearing Are Stumped
BY Bars and Guards
~ N1ASANASAS- A4FN1
International News Service

LOS ANGELES. CAL. Jan. 27.--A
wealthy, welI-dressed woman offered
me $40 today for the use of my
press pass to the Hickman trial.
I figure that she belongs to the
satin lined class because she invited
me up to her suite-not one room
and bath-in an expensive hotel to
talk it over.
Refusal, waving away higher
price, brought this: >.
I'm just dying to get in. won't
you please. please help me-.
Her double chin wobbled win
emotion. Then she wound up with
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President Will Speak
At Press Club Function

Formal dedication OF the new Ma
tional Press Club quarters IN the
National Press Building, VIII take
mace saturday. February 4. in the
climbs auditorium at 10 p. m, Presi-
dent ]. Fred Essary announced to-
day.
President Coolidge, Frank 3.
Moves, president Of the Associated
Press, and President Essary viii
make addresses, and the ceremonies
viii be broadcast ever WRC.
The club will entertain women
guests OF members at a dance after
the formal dedication. The entire
club will be thrown open to them
for the evening.
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Cars to suit every purse and taste are
listed for sale in tOday's Times and
Herald Classified Used Car ada.
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Ming ways. Also he employed his
most high-sounding alias Baron
He won her hand
In marriage In 20 days. the witness
said ana then vanished on the we'd
ding night with $4,000 Of her saw.
ings.
ne gave me diamond bracelets
and cigarette cases studded with dia-
rlonds, said Mrs. Martin. They
were marked with the initial b. I
insisted on his telling me just who
he "a. and finally he told me he
was BARON Beaverbrook, travelling
ircornito. The ID, ne told me.
meant that the Jewels were his
mothers. given to him when she
died. / thought he must think lot
of me giving me his mother
jewelry.n
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Indy HOPS FOR
RQGQTA

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hold to I straight line southwark.
The distance from Cartagena 70
Borota Is exactly 400 miles IN Q
straight airline.
Bogota lies In the mountains with
lofty ranges surrounding the clEys
making It difficult for 3 flier 70 qp-
proach.
Before leaving here Lindbers rlads
4 careful survey Of the weather
charts and said ne would have e
take into consideration the cloud
banks which usually hang almost
ID the peaks Of the naountain sur
rounding the capital
8 Cheered BY Thousands
Although Colonel Lindbergh's
STAY here WINS short, the pOpula-
tion turned out in force to give
him an enthusiastic ovation. Land
inc NJ the BCca Grande flying
field after his 4OO-mile flight
from Colon. Canal Zone, the flying
colonel was greeted by the cheers
az thousands who had gathered
to welcome him.
Makes City Proud
The multitude was particularly
proud 81 the fact that the famous
aviator had chosen their city IS
the first place to visit in South
America.
Colonel Lindbergh was escorted
to the field by two official seaplanss
which went out to meet him. After
ma king q perfect landing, he was
officially greeted by the governor
81 the department Of Bolivar, the
American vice consul, the mayor,
and other dignitaries.
Last night Colonel Lindbergh was
the special guest at a formal ban
uuet by the reception COMMITTEES
and later attended ball at the
Suburban Club.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-21
TWO BISHOPS AT BIER
 OF REV. X. 1. B0DLEY
Heads of Episcopal Church in State Coming to
 Funeral

Rt. Rev. C. B. Brewster, bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Connecticut and Rt. Rev. F. c. Acheson. bishop coadjutor of Connecticut. will assist Rev. Samuel Sutcliffe. rector of St. Marks Episcopal church, at the funeral services of Rev. Harry I. Eodley. rector emeritus of St, Marks church. who died yesterday morn- ing at his home, $50 West Main street. Services will be at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
 Rev. Mir. Bodley. was rector of St. Marks church from 1899 until Feb ruary. 1921, when he retired and be- came rector emeritus.
 Warders and vestrymcn will act as honorary bearers at the funeral. There will be no active bearers. Dur ing the services the church choir will sing '1 heard the voice of Jesus say. Come unto me and rest It will also sing "The Strife is OCT, the battle done, the victory of life is won"
 Previous to the funeral services the body will lie in state at the church from 12 o'clock noon until 2:30 o'clock. After the services the remains will be taken 10 the funeral home of E. C. Porter Sons. They will be sent to Stamford Thursday morning for burial in Woodland cemetery. Rev. Mir. Sutcliffe will accompany the boGy to Stamford and will conduct the committal serv- ices at the cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-21
ARRANGE CONFERENCE
 FOR MINERS RELIEF
Ways and Means for Ex- tending Help to Be
 Formed Here

For the benefit of the 150,000 |coal miners who afe on strike or locked out in the Pennsylvania, Ohio land Colorado regions. a conference |of delegates from labor unions and |fraternal societies has been called in Dudjack's hall, 16 Sexton street, on Friday evening at 8 o'clock. Deci- bion to organize a committee in this city was reached last Sunday at a public meeting.
 The temporary committee formed bt the meeting issued call to all prganizationS in which they state that the suffering of the striking miners is intense. Thousands of families have been evicted from the tompany owned homes, and left agged to freeze in hastily construct d barracks, it is claimed. The call b the conference also charges the nine owners with mobilizing private rmies of coal and iron police who errorize mining communities. Hun reds of miners have been arrested. Fhile injunctions prohibit picketing nd the distribution of relief, the pmmittee says. Disease and starva- on are heavy among the miners hiIdren.
 Minere relief committees have gen established throughout the buntry These are affiliated with
 e Pennsylvania. Ohio miners relief pmmittee of Pittsburgh which is
 ising funds. opening kitchens and FovidinE food and clothing for tens
 thousands of miners.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-21
(Snecial to the Heraldl

Brist ol, Feb. 21-The wildcat cap- tured about two weeks ago in a box trap on the Quinion farm in the Hopper" district by George H. Quinion. Harlan E. Norton and Jo- seph Dunbar and turned over to Pierce X Norton. proprietors of Lake Compounce amusement resort, will not be lonesome in its new quarters, according to a statement made to- day by Mir. Quinion. A mate to the captured feline is to be procured and this time more unusual meth- cd than the. box arrangement is to be used. To get to the point without preamble, the wild "tabby" is to be lassoed.
 This decision was reached follow ing the arrival in this city from a large ranch near Dixon. N. D.. of Otis Quinion. twin brother to George Quinion. who is returning here after 20 years absence. For the greater part Of that period MT. Quinion has worked on g ranch and has become
New Britain herald., 1928-02-21
|UPHOLDS CATHOLICISM
 ON CITIZENSHIP AIMS
Bishop McAuliffe Says Church Teaches Re-
 spect for Law

Attended by approximately 15o persons, including the local Catholic clergy, the seventh annual banquet and reception under auspices of Bishop Tierney Assembly, Fourth Degree, Knights of Columbus at the Burritt hotel last night was one of the most successful and enjoyable events ever staged by the organiza- tion. For the past seven years, Bishop Tierney Assembly has .ob- served the anniversary of the birth of George Washington, the affair this year having been moved ahead two days because the exact date of the anniversary is Ash Wednesday the beginning of Lent.
 Speakers of prominence in the re- ligious and political life of the state have addressed the gatherings. and last night the address was by Rt. Rev. Maurice Francis McAuliffe. D. D., Titular Bishop of Delco. auxiliary to the bishop of Hartford, and president of St. Thomas sem mary, Hartford. Bishop McAuliffe, in a well modulated tone. with few gestures, and without appeal to the passions of the gathering. gave a scholarly discourse on the works. aims and achievements of the Cath olic church. lauding the Knights of Columbus for the ideals the organi- zation promulgates and practices. and asserting that the observance of the requirements of the church and obedience to her teachings must make for good citizenship. because the church has ever been the bull
New Britain herald., 1928-02-21
MAN EXONERATED Of
 DEATH ON SHIPBOARD
New London Coroner Says New York Woman
 Died of Pneumonia

New London, Feb. 21 Rl-An au- topsy performed this afternoon upon the body of Rose Woods, 31, of New York which was found late yes terday in a bunk aboard the barge Blue Smoke of the James McWil- liam line of New York at anchor in the harbor. established lobar pneu- monia as the cause of death. The autopsy was performed by Medical Examiner Dr. Charles Kaufman. who, upon its completion. notified the police that he was no longer in- terested in the detention of Capt. Charles Betz, master Of the barge, who was arrested following the find ing of the body Betz was locked up overnight in default of bords of 1000 and was held under techni- cal charge of being material wit ness in a coroner's case.
 The local police refused 10 dis charge the man after receiving the opinion Of the medical examiner. but held him to permit Prosecuting Attorney Daniel M. Cronin to :n- vestigate the facts of the case in an effort to determine if the man could be prosecuted for neglect in fall ing to obtain medical treatment for the woman. Betz admitted that the woman had been i'll since last Tues day and unconscious from Sunday until yesterday afternoon when she died but he was unable to give any reason for his failure to obtain treatment for her. The barge put into this port Friday to escape heavy weather outside. Dr. Kaufman stat ed this afternoon that the autopsy also revealed that the woman was addicted to the use of morphine.
 Betx said that he met the womnN In . New Haven restau last De- cember and that she had been wffN him on the barge ever since. l9e said that hs was not married ts hes.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-21
PUBLIC WORKS QUIZ
 COMMITTEE CHOSEN
Councilman Warner Named Chairman Of Department Inquiry WELD MAKES SELECTIONS
Investigators Will Attempt to Learn Whether City Funds Have Been Wasted and Material Diverted to Use of Private Citizens,

Mayor Weld today appointed a committee headed by Councilman William S. Warner to conduct an inquiry into the activities of the, public works department in response to a resolution passed by the con- mon council on recommendation of Councilman Samuel Sablotsky.
 The sponsor of the resolution was named as member of the investi- David L. Nair. Councilman John A. Larson and Alderman J. F. Maerz.
 Based on Kearney's Statements
 The probe is predicated on ale gations against Chairman R. F. Towers and others made by Thomas F. Kearney after he had been drop ped from the post of street superin- tendent. He charged that men and trucks had been kept on the pay roll wastefully and that materials owned by the city had been diverted to private uses against the city's in- terests.
 Under the Sablotsky resolution the committee is given access to all books and records of the public works departments and it was also specified in the motion that 1t is the wish of the council that officials and employees who are invited to attend the hearings and testify. do so.
 Free For All Discussion
 Several members of the council who were not named to the com- mittee have signified their intention of attending the meetings and exer- cising the privilege of asking ques- tions and otherwise taking part in the investigation. Members of the committee only. may vote on what recommendation will be made to the council.
 Councilman w. c. Gibney. A. J. Olson and L. Samorajczyk compose committee to conduct a second in- vestigation Into the department of public works, their objective being to list streets in need of repair and make an inventory of equipment with which the department can do it's work.
 A committee to draft resolutions on the death of George. w. Traut has been appointed with Councilman Donald l.. Bartlett. Alderman Will liam H. Judd and Councilman Harry T. Wilson as it's members.
 Battcy Up For Appointment.
 Appointment of Ralph Battey as superintendent of streets will be con- sidered by the board of public works at meeting tonight, Battey having completed trial period of two weeks with reported satisfaction. Commissioner Thomas w. Grove, who was opposed to elevating Bat icy from foremanship two weeks ago and who suggested the trial period has indicated he will not offer objection if Battey's name is pro- posed for permanent appointment If Battey is promoted an increase in salary will probably be voted him During the period of his trial as acting superintendent, an increase from $36 to $6O a week was held in allowance.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-21

Released for New Britain Theft,
 Find 8 More Days Awaiting Them
Hartford Men Stayed in Jail Three Months and Now
 Penalized for Stealing Hats in Waterbury.

Waterbury, Conn, Feb. 21 R- Edward Littlefield. 27. of Is Chad wick avenue. Hartford, and James De Seri. 27. of 267 Capen street, Hartford. released from the Hart ford jail after serving three months for theft from New Britain store, were given 30 days each in the New Haven jail by Judge Abner P. Hayes in the city court this morning. The two pleaded guilty to stealing two hats in Waterbury that they were wearing when picked up by New Britain police three months ago. Both of the men had long records,
New Britain herald., 1928-02-21
HARTFORD BANKER DIES IN BATHROOM
 Of ASPHYxtATION
Henry N. Spelry, YicePrsident Of the First National Bank,
 Loses Life in Accident
HAD BEEN ILL SINCE
 JUNE WITH BREAKDOWN

Went to Bathroom to Mix Medicine
 Lighted Gas 10 Heat Potion and
 FAinted-ln Falling Tore Tube
 Loose From Jet According to
 Medical Examiner Costello's Re-
 port.
 Hartford. Feb. 21 RJ-Henry M. Sperry. vice-president and director of the First National bank. was found dead of asphyxiation in the bathroom of his home at 238 Whit ney street. when relatives went to that room on arising this morning. Dr. Henry N. Costello. medical ex- aminer. reported the death as due to accidental asphyxiation.
 MT. Sperry. who was 52 years old suffered 2 nervous breakdown in June and had been unAble Q attend to his work at the bank since that time. Some time during last night MT. Sperry. feeling ill. went to the bathroom to heat medicine in water. inquiry by the medical examiner showed. He turned on 8 gas burner and then suddenly tainted.
 Pulled Out Tube
 While falling, it is believed he pulled out the tube and the escap- ing gas caused his asphyxiation be- fore he could recover from his spell. He was unmarried and lived with his sister. Mrs. Helen s. Scranton. MT. Sperry had been in the bank ing business 36 years. He has been a bank vice-president for IF years.
 He has served as secretary and treasurer of the Hartford Clearing House association and auditor of the Dime Savings bank. At the time of his death he was director of the Hartford Courant, the Billings and Spencer company, the Edward Bali company. the Fowler and Hunting company. the Jewell Betting con- pany, the Hartford Chamber of Commerce and trustee of the Me- chanics Savings bank.
 BOFn in Hartford
 Mir. Sperry was also active in poll tics for time as representative of the ninth ward in the common coun- ell from 1906 to 1910 and in the board of aldermen from 1910 to 1912.
 He had also been a director of the Connecticut Humane Society.
 MT. Sperry was born in Hartford, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Sperry. His father was a former owner of the Hartford Post.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-21
Stowaway Wears Palm
 Beach Suit; Gets Chilly

Brooklyn. N. Y.. Feb. Fl (UP) In the belief that the vessel was bound for his sunny home land. Feusse Leaure. French negro, slowed away on the Grace liner Santa Elisa at the Canal Zone. He was wearing . Palm Beach suit, . straw hat and a pair of shoes.
 But the Santa Elisa climbed the coast of North America and encountered severe cold weather. Her matches, guy ropes and decks became sheeted with ice.
 Leaure gave up two days ago and when the ship docked here today he bad surrendered him. self to the captain. He will be deported.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-21
MILLER "COMFnRTARLE,,

Boston. Feb. 21 (UP)-Watson B. Miller of Washington. national chairman of the American Legion rehabilitation committed. was re- ported resting comfortably and in no danger" today. Miller collapsed from a severe heart attack while conferring with the New England rehabilitation committee of the le- zion in a hotel here late yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-21

having been arrested 14 times since 1919 for breaking and entering, larceny, thefts. and vagrancy in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. In II of the II cases he received jail sentences.
 Littlefield has a record of seven arrests since 1920 in Connecticut. Albany, N. Y.. and Cleveland, Ohio. He has served two jail terms. He was married four months ago, just before the Waterbury and New Brit ain thefts for which he has received jail terms.