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New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
KILLS COPPERHEAD
 AFTER LONG FIGHT
PIainVlIe Woman Is Bitten by
 Poisonous Reptile
HOE DISPATCHES SNAKE
Mrs. Minnie Stoddard Is Calm De-
 spite Severe Pain and Resorts to First Aids Removed to Hospi-
Especial to the Herald)

Piainvllle, July lS-Going into the cellar of her home cn Cook street this forenoon, Mrs. Minnie s. Stod- dard was attacked by copperhead snake, which she killed after a hard fight, but not until she had been bitten on the ankle. Bravely retain ing her Composure, even when the pain of the bite became intense, Mrs. Stoddard went upstairs and applied tourniquet to stop the spread of the poison, first treating the wound with kerosene oil, and telephoned Dr. J. c. Tanner, who drove her to New Britain General hospital for treat ment.
 Mrs. Stoddard has a knowledge of reptiles and recognized the copper head. It was about three feet long. When she entered the front cellar the snake vas coiled, and in sec ond the fight was on. A garden hoe was nearby and she seized it, maEg- lins the reptile and almost destroy ing the hoe. The fight lasted several minutes.
 Mrs. Stoddard, who is 4S years of age. is the wife of Wilbur Stoddard, Her 9-year- old niece, Lois McFad- der ot New Britain avenue. was in the house at the time.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
MAYOR WOULD DIVIDE
 TAX INTO TWO PARTS
Seeks Semi-Annual Collec- tion, Separate Rate for
 School Costs

A radical change in the system of tax collections is contained in a suggestion made today by Mayor Paonessa in the course of a con- ference with Chairman Thomas Linder of the board of assessors, the mayor advocating semi-annual collections, the July payment to represent general government tax and that of November the tax for school expenses.
 The mayor, looking ahead to charter amendments at the next legislative session, asked Chairman linder whether he had taken any steps to draft plans for q semian nual tax collection, and he was pleased to learn that the assessor has been working on this schem'' for several weeks and has gained the approval of Tax Commissioner William H. Blodgett.
 Mayor Paonessa believes the two payment plan will work for the convenience of property owners and that the separation of general gov ernment and school taxes will make it possible for citizens to know which branch Of the government is causing the increase in municipal costs and more readily regulate the increase.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
Rocket Will Give Invaluable Data
 Scientist Hopes-Shot Alarms Folks

Worcester. Mass, July is LP}- Prof. Robert H. Goddard of Clark university is undaunted by what is considered by the public to be a fail ure in the experiments which he conducted yesterday with his so- called "moon' rocket in Auburn. He will continue his experiments with the contrivance which is intended to aid in exploring the atmospheric conditions as great heights He is sued statement today in which he said that to him the experiment. was satisfactory. He refuses to discuss his plans on the ground that he is working for the government in se- cret research, but President Wallace w. Atwood of Clark university is not so reticent.
 University Backs Scientist
 President Atwood in speaking of the experiments said: Clark univer- sity supports pr, Goddard in his work, as it is one of the greatest pieces of research work in the field of physics bein~ made at this time in the country It is q neck and neck race between the Germans and Dr.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
ASKS CITY AUDIT
 BE MADE AT ONCE
Alderman Johnson Wants Voters Fully Informed Before Election
MENTIONS RECENT SEQ-T0
Final Report on Barnesdalc Sewer Ordered After Johnson Merriam Tilt-Afrs. B.aus Claim Referred Back-Councilman Resigns.

With an explanation that the biennial city election is but few months away and that voters should have an opportunity to know how city accounts stand before being asked to make their selections, Ald- erman J. Gustave Johnson introduce ed a resolution at last nights com- mon council meeting asking that the proposed audit of municipal finances be hastened.
 The alderman's resolution, which was forwarded to the board of finance and taxation. commented ou the publicity given the need for an audit by Mayor PaoneSsa and Char man Edward F. Hall of the board of finance and taxation and mentioned the case of the public works depart ment clerk who lost his job during the discussion. If there were irregu- larities in certain departments, the heads of the departments were equally to blame with their subordi- mates, in the opinion of the alder man, as set forth in his resolution, which reads:
 That the board of finance and taxation be requested to look into the advisability of having an audit made. Our charter was so changed as to have the board of finance and taxation supervise this work, for which 5000 was appropriated. There was considerable publicity given by the mayor and the chair man of the board of finance and tax ation stating that such an audit Was .badly needed. This was repeated continuously until a clerk of minor official capacity left the city en- ploy. Alter that, nothing has hcen said regarding the audit. If there were any irregularities in certain de- partments, it seems to me that the men at the heads of the city depart ments are equally responsible if not , more so. l believe this money Was appropriated at the beginning of our fiscal year, April 1. Three months have already expired and l there- fore believe that an audit should he made immediately, as the common council and the taXpaying pubic are entitled to this information Only a few months remain before our city election and it is probable that a great many of the men who are entrusted with the city's money will come up for reelection. It ls | only fair that he pub1ip ShO1Ilj know how the books stand at city 1 hall"
 Discuss Barnesdalc Sewer
 The council was about to adjourn. and. in fact, some of the members had left their seats, when Council Continued On Page Two)
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
Search Continued for
 Boat Afre Off Coast

Sarasota. Fla. July IS P>-Searcn was continued today for steamer which was believed to have been afire from five to ten miles off the coast at Sarasota yesterday and last night.
 Reports of the manager of q Sara sota Beach hotel that he had seen d cloud of smoke and the reflection of flames several miles out in the ocean were the object of search of the region by coast guard cutter from the St. Petersburg base last night. The cutter was not equipped with a wireless outfit. however, and no report from this source was ey- pocted until it's return to St. Peters, burg today.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
Accident at Stratton, Colo., Caused By Weakened Bridge and Track-Most of Cars Pass Safely, Chair Coach Plunges in.
Only One Passenger From Derailed Car Makes Es- cape-Seven Persons and Porter Said to Have Been in Pullman Sub merged in Creek.

Stratton, Col, July IS P)-Plung- ed into stream swollen by cloud burst. passengers on coach Of west bound Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific train, Number 5, met death early today in the submerged car.
 An early report said twelve per- sons were believed to have lost their lives. A railroad report said seven passengers and a porter were in the car.
 Hits Weakened Bridge
 The train, carrying several hun dred passengers hit a weakened bridge near here early this morn ing and after two locomotives, a baggage car and a chair car pass ed over the structure, chair car plunged into the stream, which had become a raging torrent, ten feet deep and 100 yards wide.
 From the sunken car only one person emerged. One man broke a window and~~bleeding from many cuts swam to safety.
 4 wrecker and crew arrived from Goodland, kas., and awaited reccs- sion of the flood waters before at tempting to lift the submerged car. Efforts meanwhile were directed to relief of passengers and work on other cars which are off the rails, but on the right of way.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
Must Ask Leagues HcIp

Paris, July IS LP-China or Japan must ask the intervention of the League of Nations before that body is likely to launch an official investi- gation into the Russo Chinese crisis in the opinion of international circles in Geneva and among league officials here.
 Diplomats, however, are watching for the next action of the league, many believing the severance of diplomatic relations by Russia would justify immediate intervention. The fact that Russia is non- member of the league, however, is felt to create an embarrassing international po- litical situation which will require delicate handling.
 Japan possesses heavy interests in Manchuria and as the Japanese am- bassador, M. Adatchi. is now prcsi- dent of the league council, it is thought the other members of the council naturally look to him for any initiative.
 May Summon Council
 If M Adatchi deems peace seri- ously endangered, he is empowered under the league covenant to sum- mon a special council to examine the situation.
 In diplomatic circles in Paris op- timism is expressed that despite last nights rupture of relations. the af- far will be ironed out by China and
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New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
Snake Charmer Bitten;
 Woman Will Recover

New York, July IS (PI-Bitten by one of her pets, Mrs. Belle Oenito Walker, Coney Island snake charmer, was under treat ment at l'ordh&m hospital today.
 Mrs. Walker hid here injury from the chowd of spectators gathered about her booth. After obtaining antitoXin treatment she went to the hospital. She said it and that the snake, a siX-foot rat tier, slipped from her grasp when she tried stC wave some children away. At the hospital it was said she would recover.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
Officers Reelected.
Ritchie Sneaker

New London, July IS Rl-Gover- nor Albert C. Ritchie of Maryland told the governors conference at it's closing session here today that the country's problem is not enforce ment of the prohibition amendment. but the eradication of crime caused by the amendment.
 Gov. Ritchie, making his promised answer to the letter of George w. Wicke rsham, head of President Hoover's law enforcement commisa sion which was read here Tuesday by Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt Of New York, said the Nolstead act has not imposed an obligation on states to enforce it. He added Tt is time for the country to realize that fact" ;.
 Would Divide Enforcement
 The Wlckersham letter, pointing out that the weakness of prohibition enforcement has been due to the fact that the federal government has borne the brunt of the policing work under the amendment, suggested that enforcement be divided between the states and the national authori- ties. His interpretation of the amendment is that the states are given concurrent jurisdiction with the federal government in the en- forcement of prohibition but that 1t is optional with the states to choose the policing power conferred on them,
 Gov. Ritohie pointed out that courts and police in Maryland under an attorney generals ruling do not act ill prohibition cases. He said that for this reason the courts and police are left more time to act in other cases, with the result that (Cortinued Or Page Two)
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
Varnish Vat Explosion Fatally
 Burns One Worker In Everett

Everett, Mass, July IS tP>-Two men were severely burned. one prob ably fatally, by an explosion of a vat of varnish in process of manu- facture at the plant of Briggs and Maroney today. The blast shattered windows throughout the one-story building in which it occurred as well as in several surrounding structures.
 T.aurison B. Marshall of Revere, an employe of the plant, was show cred with the blazing fluid when the vat burst and was taken to the Mass
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
Five Men Burned as
 Oil Tanker EXpI0des

Muckegon, Mich., July IS P)- Five men were burned, three seri- oil tanker Panoil in the harbor here at 2 o'clock this morning. The ves- sel, loaded with 16,000 barrels of crude oil, caught fire immediately after the explosion. The damage was estimated at s400OO.
 The seriously burned were Charles l.. Puckett, Baltimore, first assist ant engineer; George R. Stock bridge. Wellesley, Mass, first mate, and Harry Soderstrom, of East Lake, Mich.
 The cause of the explosion wls not determined
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18

Goddard. They are using the prin- clple Dr. Goddard has worked out and which has been published. So far Dr. Goddard is few leaps ahead of the Germans. having over come many of the obstacles they are still encountering. We know little about the air.
 "1f pr. Goddard can get his rocket up even 20 miles the information concerning the atmosphere there would be invaluable. When Dr. God : dard succeeds with his experiment he will be world famous.
 Will Not Quit Work
 "If Dr. Goddard spent his time on other problems he would probably solve them with little difficulty, for he is a remarka ble mana real scientist. He has chosen most diff hcult task and spent years on it. Dr. Goddard will not quit. He has de- stroyed several models and faced ev- cry kind of discouragement and still persists in his work
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New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
Constable Chas. Rowland
 To Tender Restoration

The resignation of Charles T. Newland as constable is expected at the next meeting of the common council. Constable Rowland has serv- cd in this capacity for several years, but his business connections recently transferred him from this city to Torrington. Awaiting his formal res ignation, no successor has yet been selected
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18

achusetts general hospital in a criti- cal condition. Arthur Nolan of Re- we're, another employe, was also taken to the hospital, although his burns were less serious.
 The varnish factory is situated in a congested manufacturing district and it's proximity to an oil plant caused fire department officials to sound two alarms for the fire which followed the explosion. The blast oc- cured while most of the 80 en- ployes were at lunch.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
TROTZkY CASE. EXPLAINED

London, July IS (P-Permission for Leon Trotzky, Bolshevik leader eXiled in Constantinople, to enter England, was refused because of the difficulty the British government might have in obtaining his depar- ture if his presence ever became en- barrassing, Home Secretary John R. Clynes said in the house of commons his afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
NAMES ISSUED 0F
 INJURED IN WRECK Bruises and Cuts In1iCt Most
 Damage in Smashup CHECKUP IS INCOMPLETE
Passengers Believed to Be Safe Also Known in Some Instances-Work of Accounting for Persons Aboard Train Continues.

Chicago, July IS lP}-Among per sons injured in the wreck of the Colorado Express of the Rock Island lines near Stratton, Colo, today were:
 Miss Mary Smallwood, 1o1 West First street, Los Angeles, Cal, left leg injured.
 J. S. Nims, 70, Gushing Okla, back wrenched.
 E. z. Perry, 1853 Rockdale street, New Bedford, Mass, both hands cut, not serious.
 Mrs. G. E. Wallace Mckean, Pa, sprained back and shoulder.
 Henry P. Johnson, Omaha. Neb.. bruised left jaw and bruised left shoulder.
 George w. Ferguson, Des Moines. Ia., left hip bruised and right knee skinned.
 John M. Fenley, Denver, Colo, left hip bruised and forearm skin- ned.
 Mrs. J. R. Carter, Blue Island H.. cut on head.
 Paul Rader Cutter, Blue Island H.. arm broken.
 Mrs. Aura Caldwell, Form ostl kas., shoulder bruised.
 Mary Price, Flagler. Colo, lief, arm and left hip sprained.
 Emma s. Briggs, Colorado Springs Colo, bruised.
 G. w. Marque Marer, Hightown N. J., knee cut, ribs bruised anu back sprained.
 J. Alderman, New York, N. Y. right side and hip bruised.
 Mrs. J. Alderman, same address knee bruised.
 Louis Finkelstein, Denver, bots shoulders injured.
 c. K. Hoff. Terre Haute, Ind forehead cut and left hip bruised.
 Mrs. J. R. Thornberg, Denver back and both arms sprained
 Mrs. E. L. Stevens. kanorado kas., shoulder dislocated, legs cut.
 Mrs. w. D. Scott. Compton, Cole left foot cut.
 Thelma Scott 10, same address face scratched.
 W. H. Braxton Chicago, scalp cut and left arm sprained.
 X partial list of passengers on the train, all of whom the company said were safe, included:
 Morris Cost Nau. NorI-
 Ruth Chamberl%'n. Ithaca, N. Y.
 be kritzer, B !llyn. N. Y.
 'arion Fisher Munhall, Pa.
 Helen Lanning> Brooklyn, N. Y.
 John T. Duffy, and family of six TottsviIle, Pa.
 Barbara Zintgas, Riverside, N. J
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
II WOMEN ARRESTED

TeN&rkana, Ark, July Is Pl- Temporary bonds and hearings were set for If women in federal court here today following what was de- scribed by prohibition agents as a drive on women bootleggers in Mil Ter county Half the women are white and the other negroes.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
Contrary to Rules to Express Opinion on Controversial Ques- ton, Members Decide Gov. Ritchie Says States Not Obligated.
Maryland Executive As- serts Nation Needs to Eradicate Crime 18th Amendment Has Caused More Than It Needs to Enforce Rum Law.

New London, July IS P1The Fist annual governors conference today refused to go on record as officially approving or disapproving recommendations for reforms in prohibition enforcement made in A letter from George W. Wickersham, head of President Hoover's law en- forcement commission, to Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York The letter was presented to the conference Tuesday by Mir. Roosevelt.
 The refusal to allow the question to come to vote was made on recommendation of the executive committee, which held that the conference was pledged not to vote on controversial subjects.
 All Favor Plan, However
 Although no vote was taken, Governor Dern, of Utah, chairman of the executive committee, said consultation with other governors had revealed, however, that all fav7 ored the sentiment of the resolu- tions.
 The decision was made on the de1 mand of Governor Richards of South Carolina that the resolution of him4 self and of Governors Byrd of Nir-- einian and Gardner of North Caro- lima, approving the recommends tions of MT. Wickersham for cooper alton of state and federal authorities in prohibition enforcement, be brought to a vote.
 Il brought to an end round table discussion on prohibition ln the course of which Governor Ritchie of Maryland had declared that it is time Tor the country to realize that the 18th amendment imposes no obligation on the state to enforce it." and if they choose not to do so they violate no legal or moral obligation"
 Officers Reelected. Governor George H. Dern of Utah was reelected chairman of the exec utive committee of the conference. Others named to the committee are Governors John A. Hammill of Iowa, Albert C. Ritchie of Maryland, John
 H. Trumbull of Connecticut and o. Max Gardner of North Carolina.
 Gov. Theodore Christianson Of Minnesota was reelected treasurer and Former Governor Gay Hardee of Florida was reelected secretary. Salt Lake City. Utah. was selected ;or the 1880 conference. The date of the next conference will be decided at later date.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
Herald to Broadcast
 Loughran-BraddOck l. Go

Tonight at 10 o'clock, the Herald will broadcast a blow by-blow account of the Is round championship bout between Tommy Loughran and James J. at the Yankee Stadium, New York City. The account will come to the Herald by direct wire and will be relayed to the street.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
Play Golf at Night
 By Auto Headlights

Bristol, July 1S-Brlstol boasts of many golf bugs" but Judge Joseph M. Donovan and Bob" Harris, loca! clothier, broke all local records for enthusiasm when they started on d nine hole game shortly before o'clock las, night at the Chippanee Golf club. In order for the golfers to follow the balls, it was necessary for three friends to follow in their cars with the headlights brightly sleumins. Incidentally, the judge won the match.
 In the afternoon the Lions club defeated the Rotarians in special match, l2 to g..
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
AHRENBERG HOPS OFF

1Vigtut, Greenland, July IS R- Captain Albin Nuremberg. Swedish aviator making a transatlantic flight from Stockholm 10 New York in several jumps. took off here to- day for Labrador at 11:1S a. m., G. NJ. T. (6:S0 a. m, E. s. T.)
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
Admit Nine Dead

Chicago, July IS (P-Oficials of the Rock Island railroad announced at noon today that eight passen- gers and a Pullman porter were killed in the wreck of the Colo rado Express near Stratton. Colo, carly today.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
Eight in Norsuc

Colorado Springs. Colo, July IS CP)-Reports from Limon, Colo, 80 miles east of here. say eight bodies have been brought to that place from the Chicago. Rock Island and Pacific wreck at Stratton.
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New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
Report Troops Massed

Peiping, China, July IS LP)-Jap- anese News Agency dispatches from Harbin state that Russian forces are being massed at Pogranichinaya and Manchuli along the Siberian Man churian frontier.
 The transportation of Chinese troops to the frontiers also was re- ported being rushed.
 The Russian consulate general in Harbin has been closed and the staff is preparing to leave.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18

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New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
Representatives From Tokyo to Maintain Peace Hinted at in
 Official Circles :
BELIEF STRONG THAT ALL
 TROUBLE CAN BE AVERTED
Reports of Clashes at Frontier Re ceived Tell of Soviet Rout--Mos- COW Waits Further Discussion and Issues Statement - Appeal to League of Nations Necessary for Body's Intervention.

Tokyo, July IS R-AIthough the Japanese government is maintaining an attitude of watchful waiting on the Manchurian situation since Russia broke with China it was in- dicated this afternoon that there was a possibility of Japan's making representations to both China and Russia with view to the mainte- nance of peace.
 Officials Confer
 Premier Hamaguchi and Foreign Minister Shidchara, although not officially informed as to the break between Russia and China, conferred on the subject today following press reports of the situation.
 A foreign office spokesman said the time was not yet ripe for posi- tive Japanese action, although hold ing grave possibilities demanding the most serious consideration from the Tokyo government.
 Japan will remain neutral in the event of actual war as long as her vital interests are. not jeopardized, he added.
 Influential circles have suggested that it might be necessary for Ja- Ean to address srepresentation 10 both nations in the interests of peace in the Orient. This suggestion was tangible and definite, but has not reached the stage of official deliber- ation.
 War Not Necessary
 The foreign office spokesman said the breach did not necessarily imply war as a consequence, although Russia had indicated her determina- tion to safeguard her rights under the Peiping- Mukden agreements in 1924.
 The present breach between China and Russia involves greater dangers than the strained relations in China between Russia and Great Britain.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18

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New Britain herald., 1929-07-18

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