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New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
INDIAN NECK FIRE
Three Summer Cottages Are De- stroyCd and Loss is Put At Fully S20.O00.

Branford. March % tFA-Fire at Indian Neck today burned three summer cottages at a loss placed at S2o, GOO. One house ba.onged to Mrs. CoWlishay. Of Hartford; an- other to a MT. Ryan Of Meriden and the other 10 Julius Zeldnoyicz of this town.
 The cottages were on Ccrbett av- enuc. and the fires origin was un- determined.
 It broke out before Gav' ~ht and fire apparatus had a nari tight to save some Of the nearby cottages
 Sparks did some dlra.o to others but apparently the loss was not heavy 10 them.
 Indian Neck is a strip of shore front on Long Island sound front which Is well covered with summer places.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
City Items

X political rally or the Armenian voters in this city will be held this evening in the meeting rooms or their church on Fremont street. Tn, purpose Of this meeting IS 10 de- termine what stand the Armenian citIze ns are to take in the coming elections. Among other speakers will be Attorney Aharonian.
 Mrs, l.. W. Lyon of - sherman court reported 10 Lieutenant sam uei Bamtorth at police headquarters last evening that her heel caught in a defect in sidewalk in front Of +n3 West Main street about a.20 yesterday morning, and she WAS thrown 10 the walk. The police re- ported the complaint 10 Jh- public works department.
 Nr. and Mrs. John kilhourne of 42S Commonwealth avenue aru rr- ceiying Congratulations on tho birth of daughter,
 The first annual membership ban qUet at the '. N. (. \. wLlI take place tomorrow evening. A pro gram of speakers and entertainment has been arranged.
 A judgment for th" rlaurju. for Slu2.60 was rendered today in the city court by Judge II. r. Roche iu the action of Goodyear Rubber co., Inc. against Anna Ostclka. alias Mrs A. P Osteika. ct al. The firm ct Kirkham, Cooper. Hungrrford X Camp represented the pianrjf.
 The statement in yesterday $ Herald, that William DouroH olShi, Y ho is defendant in the action Of The Holy Trinity Association. filed an action for the dissolution of tNe ease, was wrongly stated. The pa- pers were for d motion for dis solution.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
PROTEST AGAINST INDUSTRIAL BANK
(Continued From First Page)

Joseph Gaeta, q publisher and one of the inCOrporatoTs testified that inc movement 10 start the Citizens ba4rN Was started two months ago. More than Si5,o00 has been sub errihed, the maximum limit allowed each person being $1,0o0. He said the new bank is needed because many people require short loans and second mortgage money on which, he said. they are now paying usur- ious rates. Commissioner Shlppec asked whether any chartered banks are charging usurious rates, Gaeta replied in the negative. He said it is proposed to establish banking Headquarters in the New Britain Trust co. building.
 Attorney Casalo, the next wit ness. said that it was the common opinion in New Britain that the Commercial Trust Co. and the Fl- delity Industrial bank are allied. Judge Gaffney asked him to prove or retract his statement Casale re- piled that Chcrnoff told him some time ago that the Fidelity and the Commercial would fight to the last ditch if the Citizens bank sought q charter. He added that the Fidelity makes it's deposits with the Com morcial Trust.
 President Battistoni of the Citi- zens testited that some loans are made in New Britain at rates rln- ming from 34 to 36 per cent. Nicho- las I.araia. an inCorporator of tn" new bank. was on tho witness stand at press time this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
City Advertisement
VOTING PLACES

The Voting Places for the Annual Town and City Election to be held April 10, 1928, are and will be as follows:
 list Ward-Senior High school, Bassett Street entrance.
 2nd Ward-Trade School, south Main Street entrance.
 3rd Ward--Camp school, Prospect Street entrance.
 4th Ward--Central Junior High School, Main Street entrance.
 9th Ward--Bartlett School, Lower Room. Grove Street entrance.
 9th Ward--Elihu Burritt School Auditorium, North Street entrance.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
.HEES FROM COP,
 LATER SURRENDERS
Guida Hops Out Of Auto While
 Under Arrest

After he was placed under arrest by Sergeant T. J. Feeney on Allen street last night, Teofil Guida. aged o3. of 2S Silver street, opened the door of the police department coupe in which the sergeant was driving him towards a police signal box to call the patrol. and leaped out. The sergeant stopped the car and started in pursuit on foot, but the emer- sency brake did not hold and as the car rolled backwards down the in- cline the sergeant was forced to at- tend to it and abandon the chase. He ordered Officer Santucci to fol- low Guida. but the latter had . handicap and escaped by splashing through a section Of the dumping grounds ill the direction of McCiin- tock Road.
 This forenoon as Sergeant P. J. 0'Mara was about to leave the sta- ton with warrant for Guida's ar rest on charges of breach of tho peace and interfering with an of- iicer, Guida. accompanied by Attor- ney Harry M. Ginsberg. walked in. He expected to be arrested and after a few hours in a cell he was re- leased on bonds for his appearance in police court tomorrow.
 According to the police, Guida used abusive language towards Ser geant Feeney while the latter was Investigating case of alleged speeding on the west end of Allen street. GIida was driving a car be- hind that of the alleged speeder. He is said to have refused to deeist in his verbal abuse and the sergeant charged him with breach of the peace. As he teaped from the police car, Sergeant feeney grabbed him with one hand. tearing his coat but Guida did not stop.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
Lindgrens Surprised
 On Silver Wedding Day

Mir. and Mrs. Charles II. Llndgron of 24, South Main street were pleasantly surprised last evening when more than 100 relatives and friends from this state and Massa- chusetts gathered at their home To celebrate their 25th wedding anni- versary. Several friends made speeches of commendation and good wishes and presented the couple with $25 in silver. They received many other gifts Of money and use tul articles. Alr. and Mrs. Lind grcn's two daughters. Misses Hildur and Grace, were present and as sisted in making 1he party a sue cess. Refreshments were served.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
Smith College Pond Is
 Drained: No Body Found

Northampton, Mass, March H9 W' Paradise Pond, adjoining the grounds of Smith college, which was thought by many to contain the body of Frances St. John Smith, who dis January was drained today and re vealed no trace of the girl
 Franklin King. superintendent Of grounds and buildings at Smith col lege. directed the draining of the pond, which work had been prevent cd before by ice on the surface. Few persons were present yhile the work was going on, the students beinG away on their spring vacation.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
BOND MARKET HAS STRONG UNDERT0NE
 Increasing Activity Is Displayed in Dealings

New York, March 26 P = The bond market today displayed increas-. ing activity and q firm undertone. St. Paul 6s of 2.000 again were a feature. reaching a new high at Fl o-S. St. Paul 5s of 1875 also were in demand. but showed. no change after opening at new peak of 9S l-4. Local fractions showed in- creased activity, Brooklyn Manhat- tan Transit 6s advancing to new high
 ground at 991. Erie convertible 4s. New Haven 6s and Southern Pacific refunding As were inclined to soft ness.
 Andes Copper Is. gaining more than a point and recording new peak at l3a reflected the strength of copper company stocks on the,
 "hiS board" Similar improvement in the price of oil company shares lifted Mutual Fuel Gas 5s more than q point 10 a new high at 10l 1-4. Park Lexington lease 6 6i2s and 1 American Beet Sugar Ss advanced more than q point each.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
MACHINE DEMONSTRATION
 PLACES

Demonstrations of voting ma chimes will be held in the following School buildings on the 3rd, 4th and 5th days of April. 1928. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Senior High School corridor, Bas- sett Street entrance, Central Junior High Schoo, corridor, Main Street entrance, Bartlett School, lower room, Grove Street. lower entrance. Ehhu Burritt School corridor, North Street entrance. between the hours Of 2 a. m. and 1 p. m. and from 5 p. m. to 8 p. m. on the above dates.
 LEWIS w LAWYER.
 ALBERT NJ. PETERSON,
 MICHAEL T. kERWIN,
 Selectmen. Dated at New Britain this gath day of March, 1928.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
SAYS OIL STARTED
 IN WILSON'S TIME
Sen, Robinson Declares Republi. cans Did Not Hatch Plot

Washington, March @ up-As gain bringing the oil scandals to the sen- ate floor today Senator Robinson, republican. 1rdiana. declared that the conspiracy 10 get control Of the naval oil reserves was not formed in Chicago during the republican con- sention of 1920, but in the city Of Washington during the democratic administration of President Wilson.
 Tt was participated in" Robinson said. "by high officials or that ad- mlnistration and aided and abettel by still other democrats Of high standing.
 The record shows that the whole sale influencing of federal officials. including cabinet officers and their important assistants by private oil interests was in full bloom under the Wilson administration and that the exhaustion of the nations and the naNy's supply Of oil was already well under way due 10 democratic acts Of both legislation and admin istration."
 Reviews Facts
 
 Reviewing what he described as some of the salient facts regarding oil leases, Robinson first centored his attack on Josephus Daniels, naval secretary of the Wilson cabinet. Robinson said Il was known that 'when the oil scandals first broke. Secretary Daniels, along with others ot the former Wilson cabinet Were running for cover and issuing futile denials Of their complicity ill leas- ing the oil reserves of the United States
 The lndianan said that no sooner had President Wilson approved the leasing act of February 25, 1920, than Daniels suggested 10 congress that the law be amended 50 as 10 give hin absolute power, 10 be used In his discretion, over all the naval oil reserves existing then or which should be created later" Nc on1 can claim that this proposition was
New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
Wall Street Briefs

Otis Elevator company earned Sl2.l6 g share on 4Ic.1S1 shares or common stock in 1922 against sl5-55 a share on S45,H63 shares ln 1926.
 Electric Power and Ligh. Corpor- aion has declared an initial dividend of = cents share on the common stock, payable May 1 10 holders of record Aprll 14
 ColEn.hll Phonograph Company Er. g@lor', Conn, successor to Go. lumbia Granhoptone Manufacturing Company, has declared an initial dividend CT S a share on the capital stock, payable April 25 to holders ot record April iH.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
CARD OF THINKS

We wish 10 thank onr friends and relatives for the kindness and sym pathy shown Us during our recent bereavement in the death of our be loved brother and also for the beau tiful floral offerings received.
 Mir. and Mrs. Robert J. Hagan.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-29

Myrl Iimeburner. of Plainyille en- tered suit against Edgar Rhodes. all so of plainville for s100 damages. through his attorney Donald Galf- rey. The plaintiff alleges that some ment against the defendant in supe- rior court Ill the amount of $9po 9s and that only s4o0 of the amount was settled. Deputy Sheriff Matthew Iapciak served the papers today.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
J.indy in Cincinnati

Cincinnati. March 29 CP,-Colonel Charles lindbergh made less than a five minute stop here today. He landed at Lunken airport from Lex ington, Ky. dropped off Colonel s. Breckenridge, and took off again without stopping his motor.
 He was accompanied by Major Thomas c. Lanphier, of Selfridgc field, Michigan. He did not an- nounce the next stop.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
l uClc Confident

New York, March 22 0P - A. Jacob koehl. uncle of the German tller, Capt. Herman koehl. is con- tident his nephew will be successful in his proposed westward flight across the Atlantic.
 'I have got a notion that Capt koehl and Baron Ven Huerietell l will make it, said Mr. koehl, who is all instructor in music here, They have had lots of experience, they have studied the thing out carefully and they are not going to start until they believe the weather IS friendly"
New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
ARRESTED IN HARTFORD

Rockville, Conn, March aa GP- State officers today arreste.f-in Hart ford Frank kretz who was charged with passing q worthless check of $4SU on q merchant, which check a local bank cashed. krctz had been wanted since the middle of F'cbru- ary.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-29

The Monroe Doctrine is the doc trlne proclaimed by President Mon- roc. in 1923, forbidding European nations from interfering with affairs in the Western Hemisphere.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
Special Notice

There will be a public whist given by Mattabesett Tribe, at the Red Mems hall, 277 Main street, tonight. Adm. a5c.-adyt.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-29

Dyspepsia is said to be moro prevalent "rlonc unmarried men and won n hetween tho ages q 10 and $" than among their usarr1ed brothe;& and sistefr.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
Leaves Lexington

Lexington, Ky, March 29 To- Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh who arrived here yesterday from Wash ington. hoped off at 1o:2Q a. m. to- day. His destination was said to be Cincinnati.
 Having left Washington. ostonsi- bly, for New York. yesterday morn ing in q ship similar to his famous Spirit of St. Louis, Colonel Lind hergh literally dropped Tn. unan- nounced on Lexington. with a party of four friends The purpose of the visit was not disclosed except that it was said 10 he the final step in the colonels effort 10 retire from the spot light" That statement was made by Colonel Henry s. Breckin- ridge, personal attorney of the avia- tor and a member of the Lindbergh party
 Has Four With Him
 Others who flew from Washington with Lindy were Major Thomas Lanphier. commander of. the first pursuit squadron, Selfridge field Captain E. S. Land, assistant chief of the naval bureau of acronautics, cousin of Lindbergh and C. R. Root, Jr., IA year old step-son of Colonel Breckinridge.
 The arrival of Lindbergh's plane caused no unusual interest in Lex ington until after the identity of its occupants had been learned. A crowd then quickly gathered but Lindy and his party already had gone to the home of Dr. Scott D. Breckinridec, brother of Colonel BreCkinridge.
 Guest of Honor The aviator was the guest of honor at q very informal reception last evening at the Breckinridge home where he spent the night.
 All efforts Of newspaper men to interview the colonel were fruitless There was nothing of importance that Llndbergh cared to discuss. and very little of anything else.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
AMERICA MAY GET
 ENDURANCE MARK
Continued from First Pass)

perstitious as the ordinary sailor, his pockets we,e filled with trink- cts, omens Of good luck pieces Of all kinds.
 In contrast to the nervous gait Of the baron. Captain Herman koehl, chief pilot, chunky. quiet ami steady, waited almost disInteresIed- ly. To him flying is not luck but science and nerves. Capt. koehl eN- presses complete confidence in Ar thur Spindler the third man of the crew and with whom he will share the controls in three hour shifts.
 A long wooden runway stretch ing in the direction Of Galway and Ameriea. Was completed 10 aid the ,akeoff Baron Non Huenef61d paid an Irish farmer $&56 10 tear down stone wall at the far end ot the field so that tho plane might have a mile and quarter straightaway for lifting is Jig weight of three men and 2,5pp litres Of fuel into the air.
 Wings Oiled
 The wings Of tho plane have been oiled 10 preyeu, ice forming when the flyers reach the area of togs anf mists or rain and cold winds. Ice they consider their Creates. enemy and to avoid this they may head direct for New York if neces- sary turning south whenever cold winds or rain are eDcountere I. Thus the plane may miss New foundlanI altogether-the first time any such transatlantic flight has been so attempted.
 Tn" motor has been tuned 10 per lection and every navigating instru- mont checked and rochecked. All We neod,' say the fiers as they again scan tho skies and read the weather reports, lis favorable weather,'
New Britain herald., 1928-03-29

St. Moritz. Switzerland is the most famous winter resort in Europe.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-29
Public Utilities Stocks
TREASURY BALANCE
SUES ON JUDGMENT

Treasury Balance. si53.9So,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-15
WATCHMAN IS SHOT IN F Street ROW
WOUNDED IN
WAR OVER JOB

The early morning quiet was
shattered when two night watch
men became embroiled in an argu-
ment in front of the Fox Theater,
on F Street, and one shot the other,
causing superficial wound that is
not considered serious.
The man shot is Eek McDearmon,
so, of Edmonston. Md. His as
saiIant is William Henry Miller. co,
Of 4565 Grant I'd. N. w. He is
held at the First precinct on a
charge of assault with a dangerous
weapon.
The stories told by the two are
entirely different, but police are in
clined to credit that of Miller.
Old Grudge Alleged
McDearmon told Headquarters
Detectives C. J. p. Weber. and
Howard ogle that he was walking
along the street trying the doors
OF the stores he is employed to
watch when Miller walked up and
shot him. No words preceded the
shooting, he said.
Miller, however, said that there
had been a long standing grudge
between the two. McDearmon is
a member of the Watchmen's Esso-
citation, he said, and felt that Miller,
who is not a member, was encroach-
ing, in accepting employment in
the same district.
Today, Miller said, he was trying
his doors when McDearnon ap-
preached and started calling him
names. Miller continued across the
street to the patrol box, to turn in
at the First. precinct, and McDear-
mon followed.
Miller then walked back across
the street, he said, and in front OF
the Fox Theater. McDearmon re-
moved his overcoat. drew out his
blackjack and said, I'm going to
beat you up" It was then that
Miller fired, he claims. the bullet
taking effect in McDearmon's hip.
AT Emergency Hospital the bullet
could not be located. After treat,
ment, McDearmon went back on
duty. and later to his home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-15
H|-JACK 7 RIAL
POSTPONED

Because Of the absence from
Washington of Joseph MCGEE, a
bondsman, the second session Of the
trial Of Policeman E. M. Taylor, Of
the Traffic Bureau, accused of HI
lacking a load of liquor, was post
poned until Saturday by the police
trial board today.
MCGEE is the only witness to be
called in rebuttal by the prosecu-
ton, and for several days past has
been away from Washington. He Is
expected to return tomorrow.
As the bondsman is an important
inquire in the current rum scandal,
he will be greeted on his return
by several subpoenas, one OF which
VIII direct him to appear before the
trial board Saturday at 10 a. m.
Joseph Solomon. attorney for the
accused policeman, fought against
the continuance. but his motion was
denied by the board.
Taylor has established an alibi for
himself, through his wife and rela-
tlVes. who say he was home with
badly sprained ankle on the night
of the hi-jacking. MCGEE is ex-
pected to tell of an alleged trans
action in his office between a
policeman and three bootleggers.
concerning the return to the boot
!eggers OF a cargo of hijacked
liquor.
McGee's story. with other material
Of the Taylor case, was the prime.
ipal ammunition of Representative
Thomas L. Blanton, of Texas. in his
sensational attack on police enforce
ment of the dry law in the Dis.
trict
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-15
COOLIDGE SEES
PARIS SCHOLAR

Senator Andre Honnorat, former
French minister of education and
fine arts, and now head of the
University Foundation in Paris,
called on President Coolidge today,
and explained the scope and SIG
nificance what the Frenchman
claims to be the greatest educa'
tional project in the history Of the
world.
The French Senator was accom-
panied by Ambassador Paul Claudel.
The University of Paris has set
aside a tract of seventy acres OF
wooded park at the far end Oh
the Latin Quarter and, according
to Senator HOnnorat, more than a
score of nations have already taken
advantage of the offer of the free
site to erect dormitory for It's
students.
A group of Americans. headed ny
DR.. Homer Gates, George W.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-15
Taxi Says Passengers
Robbed Him of S11.65

Two negroes who hired his cab
near the Union Station last night
and asked to he driven to First and
o Streets Northwest, cut his hands
with knives and robbed him of
S11.65. James r. Garges, 512 Tenth
St s. E. a taxicab driver, reported
to police.
Garges said that when the men
first hired him they told him to
drive to AIS G ST. S. w. When
nearing that address, they changed
their minds and asked to be taken
to First and @ Streets. When they
demanded his money he refused ana
the cutting followed. lie was
treated at Emergency Hospital.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-15
Cloth Hearing Is Postponed
WILL De CALLED
MARCH %

Hearing in Arlington county police
court of charges of felonious and
malicious assault against Mrs. Mar
iorie Cloth, growing out of the
shooting of her husband, William c.
Cloth, Commonwealth ATTORNEY, on
the night Of March T. was continued
until March 90. when Mrs. Cloth was
arraigned for the second time today.
The other arraignment was on the
morning following the shooting when
her attorneys. H. Smith Rucker and
L. c.. McNemar, asked for continu-
ance until today.
Cloth is recovering in Emergency
Hospital where he was taken inn
mediately after tho shooting by En-
cry Hosmer. Clarendon attorney and
personal friend of Cloths, who was
with him at the time of the shoot
ing. He is said to have declared he
will not prosecute his wife, who Sc
cured a limited divorce from him sew
eral years ago.
According to Hosmer. Cloth tele-
phoned him to meet him in Wash
ington upon his return from Rich
mond late on the night of the shoot
ing. Passing the homo Of Mrs. Della
Snyder. mother of Mrs. Cloth, the
Commemorative attorney Is said to
have expressed the determination to
60 in and tell his ex-wife of report
made by a private detective to him
that evening.
According to reports, Perry Bon
ner, the detective, had telephoned
Cloth in Richmond that he had Sc
cured evidence that day which would
make it unnecessary for Cloth to
continue paying $50 a week alimony.
Hosmer declares that Mrs. Snyder
answered Cloths ring and while he
was conversing with her Mrs. Cloth
suddenly appeared and shot him
without warning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-15


The Gibson subcommittee held
several hearings on the brick scan
dal," but the testimony became so
technical and the whole inquiry so
complicated that the committee de-
cided to turn it over to the Bureau
of Efficiency for detailed investiga-
ton.
Efficiency experts are now en-
gagged in studying the testimony be-
fore the Gibson committee and in
terviewing the parties involved.
They will report back to the Gibson
committee, which has the RESPONSE
bility of making a final decision as
to whether or not the contract has
been properly handled.
The so-called brick scandal con-
sists largely of charges by Henry E..
Stringer. vice president of the Hy-
draulic Press Brick Company, that
Municipal-Archite Albert l.. Har-
ris has shown discrimination in
drafting specifications for brick in
District schools.
The brick investigation is one of
several inquiries which the Gibson
committee has postponed in order
to consider the charges against the
local police department.
Representative Ernest w. Gibson,
of Vermont. chairman, has several
matters which he wants the COM
mittee to investigate, but he is
holding them over until the police
inquiry is out of the way. One of
these is in relation to employment
conditions at Gallinger Hospital,
where several workers have testified
that they lost their jobs because
they reported irregularities by other
workers.