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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01
HUGE tidal Waves
WIPE OUT VILLAGES
Japanese Coast Line Caves
in for Miles; Casualties
Unknown

Tokyo, March R-Dispatches to
Tokyo newspapers today said that
tremendous damage had been
wrought by tidal waves along the
coast near Choshi. Isle OF Nippon.
Entire villages were destroyed.
The coast line cayed in for many
miles, burying villages to a depth of
IL feet In water and mud. The
number OF casualties was unknown.
Earthquakes. tidal waves, ty-
phoons and disastrous fires have fire.
quently been the lot of Japan. The
last serious typhoon and tidal wave
was in September. 1927. when about
COO persons were killed. many Of
them being drowned In the onrush
Of water.
There were numerous other minor
disasters bu. the most serious dis
aster previous to the tidal wave was
In March. 1927. when a terrific earth
quake took the lives ofseveral thous-
and persons. The quake that lasted
three minutes was felt over wide
area including Tokyo, Osaka and
Kobe.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01
hostile RAILROADS
ATTACK BIG Merger
Direct Issue Taken With
Proposed Purchase Of
Monon System

Washington, March P-The
first attack on the gigantic railroad
merger plan presented to the inter-
state commerse commission last
week by the Baltimore and Ohio,
was instituted today by hostile rail-
toads.
The Southern System and the
louisville and Nashville. acting
&intly. took direct issue with the
nerger project insofar as 1t involv-
od the purchase of the Chicago, In
1ianapolis and Louisville. generally
called the Monon System. They ap-
pealed to the commission not to al
low the Baltimore and Ohio to pur-
chase the Monon. pointing out that
they owned SO per cent Of the out
standing Monon common stock and
n per cent of its preferred.
1.-THE petitioners do Lot desire
end are wholly unwilling to sell the
Railroad." the Louisville and Nash
tille-Southern petition said. their
stock in 1t. or any part of their
otock to the Baltimore and Ohio.
Or to lease the property"
Trust Laws Cited
4 1t was further suggested that the
Intended acquisition Of the Monon by
the Baltimore and Ohio would vio-
late antitrust laws. The two OBJ
jecting railroads asked opportunity
to present evidence in argument
against any Baltimore and Ohio ad-
vance toward acquiring the Monon.
The Monon was one OF several
first class lines in eastern territory
which the Baltimore and Ohio con-
soiidation plan mentioned for
eventual inclusion in a single sys-
tenn with the present b. and o. lines.
The Van Sweringen interests of
Cleveland. likewise put forward q
plan for merging a number OF car
riers with the Chesapeake and Ohio,
but SO far. no opposition has ap-
pear to the 3. and o. petition.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01
STOCK MARKET HAS
BIG Hoover RALLY
Avalanche of Buying
Orders Puts Ticker 81
Minutes Behind

New York. March I R - The
Hoover "pre-inaugurar' rally on the
New York stock exchange went
ahead at full steam on the New
York stock exchange today, with two
score issues lifted to new high rec
ords on gains running from 81 to
$50 a share.
So great was the avalanche OF
buying orders that poured into the
market, many Of them for blocks OF
5000 to $4,000 shares, that the tick
er fell - minutes behind the mar
ket by early afternoon. Total sales
crossed the 100000 share mark
shortly after midday.
Spreads to Other Points
The rally on the stock exchange
spread to other securities markets
throughout the country. and also to
the so-called "over the counter mar
ket" where most of the bank and in
surance shares are traded in.
Common stock OF the First Ma
tional bank. headed by the veteran
capitalist, George +. Baker. jumped
5000 a share to s7.10o. making a
gain Of 1850 a share in two days.
Several other bank stocks advanced
IS to $50 share.
On the New York stock exchange,
Adams Express scared $40 to a new
high at $3.50. or nearly $500 share
above the years low. Midland Steel
Products preferred was marked up
$12 q share, American Railway Ex-
press $11.75. Rossia Insurance SILL
rs, Case Threshing Machine $40. and
Wright Aeronautical 50. Goodyear
Rubber. Anaconda Copper, Radio
(old stock), American Express, Spie-
gel May Stern. Johns Manville. Gen
eral Electric, American Bosch Mag
neto, Union Carbide. Kennecott Cop
per. American e. Foreign Power and
Curtiss Aeroplane all sold IS to IS
share above yesterdays final quo
tations by early afternoon.
Leading commission houses were
again crowded with customers de-
spite the fact that several large
brokerage firms increased their mar
gin requirementsto so per cent. ef-
fective today. Large orders also
poured over the private wires from
southern and western points. and a
marked increase also was reported
In cable and radio business from
abroad.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01
Convict Author Out
OF Prison on Parole

Columbus, Ohio. March L.
ReJohn L. Murphy, who has
gained the title OF Ohto's Sec
ond 20 Henry" left the Ohio
penitentiary today on parole.
Murphy earned more than
$4,000 writing short stories in
the penitentiary while serving
five years OF a 10 to IS year
sentence for burglary OF store
at Marion.
A typewriter. puresaee ! ~.
the second check reveived for
short stories. and battered suit
case. were the only Possessions
Murphy took from the penitss..
tiary. He Is required to report
to the parole board once every
month.
Prison authorities reported
Murphy left for New York to
confer with his publishers or a
book he expects to publish with
In q few monthA
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01
Science Measures Chorus Girls
Blush, But 1t Isn't Very Hot

New York, March l R-An In
strument 80 sensitive 1t can measure
the blush OF a Broadway chorus girl
Is one Of the achievements OF science
during the last year.
In one of a series of demonstra-
tons arranged by the American In
stitute. Miss Joanna Allen OF a mu-
sical show. sat before a device re-
sembling a small automobile horn.
and blushed. DR.. E. E. Free, chemi-
cal authority. who conducted the
demonstration, recorded the blush.
at five one-hundredths of a degree.
Fahrenheit.
The measurement is made by not
ing the amount OF heat radiated
from the cheeks when emotion sends
the blood rushing into them.
Miss Aliens blush was classified
a. a slight" one. scarcely sufficient
to deepen the color OF tho cheek
DR.. Free said In 4 series Of tests 4
wide range of temperature changes
had been noted In blushes. some
readings showing 100 dmes ~ mech
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01
.ual rise In temperature as others.
RIOnde BluSteS Hottest

actual rise in temperature as others.
Blonde Blushes Hottest
The bushes of blondes, he said,
were hotter than those OF brunettes.
At dinner of the institute at the
Hotel Astor last night, scientific
demonstrations took the place of
speeches. The diners heard the
crackle Of burning match. when its
flare was changed to sound and
saw" music when sound waves
were transformed into light waves.
John Bellamy Taylor. consulting
engineer of the General Electric
Company. used the perfected photo
electric tube: the electric phono-
graph and recent development In
amplifiers and sound reproducers 10
demonstrate how sound can be seen
and light heard.
Photo radio Transmission. artin-
cial lighting Of 100000 volts. a new
cutting alloy. the hardest substance
known except diamonds. and mo-
ton pictures OF the motion Of the
planet Jupiter and its satellites were
exhibited
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01
COOLIDGE CABINET MEETS FOR LAST
Time, HOOVER WAITS INAUGURATION:
WASHINGTON IS AGL0W WITH COLOR
e President Thanks His
. a. peerets They
u
..S@uss,, S-lyr

Advisers Of Past Eigh. Ars VIII
Meet Twice Again With Depart
ing Chief-Dtne at White House
Tomorrow Night and Say Fare
well On Monday-White House
Besieged by Callers.
Washington. March l R-On the
eighth anniversary of his arrival In
Washington. President Coolidge pre-
sided today at the last meeting OF
his cabinet, thanked ais group Of
official advisers for their services
and expressed regret that the time
had come for a severance of their
close association.
The occasion also reflected MIR.
Coolidge's feeling OF relief that he
is laying aside the responsibilities Of
the presidential Office.
To each OF the cabinet members
the president has sent a letter Of
appreciation which was described by
the recipients themselves as touch
ing tribute and splendid memento
OF their service in office.
As is usual. the cabinet officers
arrived at the executive offices one
by one, but by 1880 all were in
their places.
Pose for News Cameras
A little more than a half hour
later, Secretary West emerged, fol-
lowed closely by Secretary kellogg.
One by one as they had gone in the
remainder Of the cabinet left the
White House. Outside the execu-
tive Offices news photograp pliers were
waiting with q demand that they
pose for pictures.
Although today's meeting was the
last gathering OF the cabinet group
for the discussion Of government
business they will be together with
the president twice more. Tomor-
row evening the cabinet officers
with their wives are to be dinner
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Coolidge at
the White House and again on Mon
day they will gather u the executive
mansion ~ motor to capitol Hill for
the Inauguration ceremonies. 1t Is
expected that Mr.. Coolidge will
make hts farewells to the cabinet
at that time.
Business a. Usual
A spirit Of business as usual"
permeated today's meeting, the cab
met member said. but there was new
ertheiess an atmosphere Of regret
brought on by the fact that it was
the last Of their semi weekly meet
ings. A large part Of the time was
spent in discussing plans for In
fTarf{nuoA m or
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01
PA0NESSA ASKS AID
ON HIS MEASURES
Writes to Senator Christ Con.
corning Changes in Laws
FEARS INSULT TO PEOPLE
Mayor Expresses Opinion Voters
Would Show Interest in Referen.
dunn on $4,000 Appropriations
Urges Penalty Tax Relief.

A vote against the proposed refer
endum on special appropriations OF
$4,000 or more il an insult to the
intelligence Of the electorate OF New
Britain. Mayor Paonessa claims in a
letter to Senator Ernest w. Christ
in which he asks the senator's sup
port of this measure and OF another
suggestion that interest charges on
unpaid tax accounts be reduced.
The mayor argues that 1t is incon-
sistent for public official to accept
the verdict of the voters on election
day and then refuse them an oppor-
tunity to decide other matters of
public business through the medium
of a referendum.
With references to lower interest
charges. the mayor says that men
in public offic are placed there to
protect the interests OF their con-
stituents and not to penalize them.
He calls attention to the fact that
collection of taxes is assured throu h
exercise of the right to lien
property.
Letter to Senator
The letter which went to Mr..
Christ today, follows
Sen. Ernest w. Christ,
$50 Ten Acre Road.
CITY.
Dear Sir
LAS mayor OF the City OF New
Britain. l am addressing this letter
to you in the hope that you will
see your way clear to support two
which ] have brought for
ward. both OF which, I am con-
vinced. are real needs of the city.
They are:
Il. The proposed amendment to
our city charter which provides \
on all special appropri-
ations of $4,000 or more.
''2. A revision of the scheme OF
tax collection which would substl-
tute straight delinquency tar OF
of one per cent q
month. in place OF the penalty tax
now in vogue which follows an up
ward scale, eventually reaching IL
per cent.
Peoples Government
III we are to have a government
Of the people, or the people and by
the people there would seem to be
no consistent argument against the
Taxpayers. direct and
indirect, are entitled to have a voice
in the method Of expending tax rev.
enues. Our government is founded
on this principle. in fact, it was the
lnsistent demand for this right
which was the immediate cause Of
the Revolutionary War and the for
nation of the United States. For
the city of New Britain or the legis-
lature of the state of Connecticut to
attempt to withhold this right from
the people is entirely inconsistent
with the foundation Of our govern
mental system
LAS YOU well know, the town
meeting system has been in use from
time immemorial. No one questions
its efficiency. The growth Of = city
makes it in possible to conduct Or
derly town meetings and for that
reason. municipalities have discard
ed the plan. 1t il fallacy to say
that a scheme which would give
the entire electorate an opportunity
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01
NJ oore Petitioners
Given Leave to With
draw After Mrs. Russ
Says Com mittee
Stands With Bingham
on State. Rights.
Farragut's Old Flagship
"Hartford' Will Be
Saved From Destruction
by Assembly Resolution
and Will Be Brought to
Connecticut.

State Capitol. Hartford. March 1
GP)-The house today voted against
ratification of the federal child labor
amendment, passed by congress In
1924.
On an unfavorable report from the
federal relations committee. = Pc
tition signed by Homer E. Moore
and others asking state ratification.
which was denied by the 1925 gem
eral assembly was rejected, and the
petitioners allowed to withdraw.
\ Mrs Alice Russ Of Shel IN. speak
ing for the committee said that It
WAS unanimous in feeling that Sena~
tor Bingham's policy OF states rights
ehould be considered. Ratification
had been urged by the Connecticut
League of Women Voters. tho "tate
Child Welfare association and the
Estate Federation Of Labor.
Representatives OF the state
board OF education and the Manu-
facturers' association had opposed
the state endorsement Of the amend
ment known a. the goth amend
ment. which would give conkress
the right to pass laws prohibiting.
sreFulating and limiting the employ
ment Of children.
Old F1agxhip saved
The U. 8. g. Hartford. famous -
the flagship Of Admiral FarraEut Ia
the battle Of Mobile bay. in the
civil war. will be saved from de-
.stSuction and brought to Connecti-
S1Lt under a resolution adopted BY
ths general assembly today.
Patriotic and impass!oned ora
tons in both senate and house pre-
ceded passage Of the resolution
which had the endorsement Of both
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01
JUDGE Dickenson Rules Finding
for Hart Against Paitvsd
and Gardiner Was Fair
MAKES DECISION AFTER
APPELLANTS ARGUMENTS
Attorney Afonkiewicz, Representing
Former Chairman OF Police Com
mission, Declares After Deciston
He VIII Take Case to Connecticut
Supreme Court of Errors
ney Casale Undecided,
Especial to the HeraiG)

Hartford, March 1-Declaring
that ''the verdict was obviously fair
and supported both by the law and
the facts" Judge e. c. Dickenson in
superioc court today denied motions
by counsel for Peter J. Pajewski and
Henry e. Gardiner to set aside the
verdict rendered q few weeks ago
by 4 jury In favor Of Chief William
c. Hart Of tho police department
against both defendants. Attorney
B. J. Monkiewicx. representing Pa
jewski, made the first argument and
was followed by Attorney s. Gerard
Casale. representing Gardiner. As
Judge w. r. MAnsan. counsel for
Chief Hart. arose to reply. Judge
Dickenson stopped him. saying he
did not care to hear any argument
against granting the motion.
Attorney Monkiewicz stated in an
interview after court that he would
take an appeal to the supreme court
Of errors but Attorney Casals was
not prepared to outline his course IT
action. Il will consult my client
first" he said. Questioned further,
he said thu matter Of the expense Of
an appeal was very vital. In view Of
Gardeners lack Of funds.
Relieves Jury Was 1srcjudtco1
Judge Dickenson heard the mo-
tions shortly after IL o'clock. nu-
merous other matters having been
disposed Of first. this being the
weekly short calendar session. At
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01
Wilbur NOMINATED
FOR Federal Judge
President Settles Future of
First Member of His
Cabinet

Washington. March / R-Curtis
D. Wilbur. secretary OF the navy
was nominated by President Cool
idge today to be United States cir
cult judge for the ninth circuit.
By the nomination. President
Coolidge settled the future status Of
one OF the first members OF hts cab
met whose plans have become defi-
nitely known. The retirement OF the
secretary Of the navy also will make
1t possible for DIR. Ray Lyman Viii?
bur. to become secretary OF the In
terror In the Hoover cabinet withou.
there being two brothers in the cab
met.
Wilbur, before assuming the Office
Of secretary of the navy, was a
justice OF the supreme court OF Cali
fornia. His judicial experience COW
cred a period Of twenty-five years,
and the circuit over which he will
preside includes his home state OF
California.
The retiring secretary became a
member Of the Coolidge cabinet in
1924. Although a graduate Of the
naval academy, the trend OF his
mind has always been toward the
judicial branch Of the government.
In addition to Wilbur. the plans
OF Secretary Jardine have been an
nounced. He is to serve as an ad-
wiser to fruit enterprise with
headquarters In Washington. While
it is known that the majority of the
other members of the Coolidge cab
met are to leave none have made
public announcement OF that fact
or revealed their business plans for
the future.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01
President Elect RelaIs and
Goes Over Proofs Of His
Address
Incoming Executive Puts Final
HOme-Last Minute Orders Go to
Military, Air and Naval Groups
Regarding Parade ON Monday-
Weather Conditions Doubtful.

Washington, March / P,-In an
atmosphere Of anticipation which
only the inauguration OF a president
of the United States can create, the
capital was ending today its elabor-
ate preparations for the installation
of Herbert Hoover in the White
House.
All OF his pressing problems solv-
ed. President-elect Hoover today
calmly awaited the arrival of the
day, now but three removed. when
he Will take over the administra-
uon OF government in the midst Of
pageantry such as Washington has
not known in many years.
While he was not completely in
active today, he was able TO relax
and to move more leisurely in con-
ferences and with the work still at
hand he planned to go over care
fully, the proof sheets of his inau-
gural address SO that the printers
may have the finished copies ready
tomorrow morning for their distri-
button in advance to the press OF the
country.
The great rows OF temporary
stands which will seat unnumbered
Thousands along Pennsylvania ave-
nue. and on the capitol plaza were
complete; flags and bunting were
draped everywhere. and visitors for
the great quadrennial event were
pouring into the city. At his home
on s. street Mr.. Hoover had finish
ed the task OF selecting his cabinet
and was relaxing after weeks OF In
fensive work In preparing to assume
the highest elective office in the
world.
Around the executive mansion
there was the hustle OF activity that
takes place when thu White House
changes hands.
Last Minute Orders
Last minute orders were going out
today to the military, aviation, naval
and all Of the other various group
ings which will make up the two
hour parade from the ca pitol to the
White House after Mr.. Hoover takes
office. Present indications are that
nearly every state will be represent
ed In some way In the procession.
President Coolidge. however, has de-
cided to 60 directly to the Union
station after the inaugural to board
a train for his Northampton. Mass.
home. The incoming president will
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Bullet Goes Through
N0rwalk Baby's Body

Norwalk. March 1.-UP)-Al-
though a bullet accidentally dis
charged went through the body OF
year-old John Cole. doctors
said today the baby probably would
recover. The shot. which was fired
from a revolver dropped by
brother, apparently missed all the
vital organs in passing through the
stomach and out through the back.
doctors said.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01
HEARINGS ON CLAIMS

The claims committee Of the COM
mon council will be in session to-
night at s o'clock in the hearing
room ut city hall to consider the
petitions Of Commonwealth avenue
residents for compensation for flood
water damage resulting from the
storm of February Z. In addition to
the claims already presented, the
amount Of which exceeds $500. II
y expected others will follow.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01

London. Mar. 1.-F-David
Lloyd George today sounded the
battle rcy Of the liberal party In the
forthcoming general election. ad-
dressing a luncheon OF 400 parlia-
mentary candidates OF the party. The
wartime premier scored the home
and foreign policies OF the present
Conservative government
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-01
COLD CAUSES MORE
EUROPEAN MISERY
VILLAGERS and Livestock Freeze to
Death IS Winter Lin6els
BALTIC TIGHTLY FROZEN
Rages in France.

London. March l R1Renewed
cold In Austria. Hungary, and the
Balkana intensified suffering there
today.
Greece and parts Of Turkey warm
cd considerably. but fresh chilling
winds. accompanied by snow, made
conditions worse in other sections.
There we're new stories Of the
hardship and misery wrought by the
storm. One came from Travnik,
Bosnia. where two tiny goat herds.
brother and sister. were found froz-
en- to death. clasped In each others
arms. Surrounding them were so
dead goats th.y had tried to lead
out of the storm. Some OF the
drifts near them were q feet deep.
Severe conditions continued in
northern Europe with the Baltic
sea and its entrances still frozen
tight. Plane service, which has
greatly helped the stranded Ice
bound ships. was extended to the
northern Cattegat and Shagerrack.
Apart from carrying supplies to
ships crews the planes are closely
watching ice movements and radio
ing to shipping signs OF channel
openings.
Intense cold was still reported
from Poland where 1t has caused
trade stagnation. Textile mills at
Lodz were shut down unable to
work.
Bright weather with low tempera-
lures continued on England. There
was severe frost last night. Deaths
from influenza In England increased
during the week. the total in Lon
don and the larger cities and towns
being 1.7s4 compared with 1.243 the
week before The total since Janu-
ary 1, is 5.347 against s95 for the
same period in 1928.
Winter Again IAshcs France
Paris. March ! R-Winter again
descended upon France today with
temDeratureA he1ow freezing record
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Winter Again IAshcs France
Paris. March ! ReWinter again
descended upon France today with
below freezing record
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