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New Britain herald., 1929-11-14
.PAR0LED CONVICT
 SOUGHT BY POLICE
Negro Holds Officers at Bay
 With Shotgun

North Troy. Nt.. Nov. 14. Pl- Search was being made in this Vii cinity today for August Rene, H%. paroled negro convict, who escaped from police after he had held them at bay with a shotgun.
 Rene was taken into cust odv last night when Wilfred Mossa had re- ported that the negro had stolen Sla from him. Accompanied by an officer, Rene went 10 his boarding house to get the money, which he said he had hidden there. He fail ed 10 produce it. however, but in- (, ,nad. according 10 police, Consum- ed some liquor without the knowl- edge Of the officer. Rene then re fused to return to the police lookup.
 The officer, William Wheeler. sought the assistance Of two GUS toms officers, Fay Temple and Ed win Wilson. both Of Newport. The trio returned 10 the house. but were compelled to leave when Rene GOV cred them with the shotgun. White they sought other officers, Rene cs- caped under cover Of darkness.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-14
COSTA DENIES ALL
 BRUN| TESTIMONY
Man on Trial in Bombing Takes
 Stand in Own Defense

Winsted. Nov. 14 lT-A blanket denial of the testimony given yes terday by Pasquale Bruni of Stam- ford was made today by Joseph Costa of Torrington. on trial in su- perior court on charge Of dynamlt- ing inc home Of Thomas !. Wall, former Torrington prosecuting at torney, when he took the stand in his own defense.
 Costa was the first defense wit ness after the state had rested its case shortly before noon, He denied that he knew Rruni but admitted he was on friendly terms with Frank Rocco. Of Torrington, who. with Bruni, had previously pleaded guilty to the charge.
 Costa also denied he had discussed the plot 10 dynamite the Wall resi- dence on the night before the cN- ploson in a Torrington coffee house with Bruni, Rocco and James Ca putt, who was killed in New Jersey after the explosion.
 He admitted, however, that hc had played cards at the coffee hous" that night from s o'clock until the hour of the explosion. at o'clock the next morning.
 Bruni yesterday testified that the day before the explosion, Costa had pointed out the Wall residence to him. This Costa also denied.
 Costa testified that although he was acquainted with Caputi he knew him by another name.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-14
AWARD CONTRACT
 FOR D0G SHELTER
Third Highest Bidder Gets Job
 at Committee Meeting

A contract for construction Of a new municipal dog pound was awarded at noon today to Anthony Squillaciote whose bid was the third highest Of four received.
 Proposals made hy contractors were; Albert (. Record S49I: AL fred Cote. st9S; Anthony Squillaciote &5oo; A Reinas. S5%9. Mr. Record, the committee was informed. pro- posed 10 use materials left over from other jobs, while others were bidding with new materials.
 The committees decision not to select the lower bid with new ma terials was explained bv pointing out that Squillaciote makes a spe- cialty of building of masonry. main- tain!ng d force of tradesmen for that purpose. whereas the other bidder does not specialize in this type Of work. These facts, the common council members reasoned. would assure a satisfactory joh if SQuilIa- cioto was given the contract.
 An appropriation of s5po has been made for inc work, and il will not bo necessary to make re port 10 the common council.
 Councilman William S Scheuy is chairman Of tho committee. the other members Of which are Aldcr- man Nair and Councilman samuel Sablotshy.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-14
Drunk, Sleeps on Street,
 And Is Taken to LOckup

Visions Of an automobile fatality flashed in police headquarters last evening when, shortly after 2 o'clock, telephone message Was re- ceiNod stating that q man was lying on Washington street about midway h"t"""n M}r'l" and Imtay.tje streets
 Officer HcIIbrrg nas dr,a.lcd 10 ascertain the cause or Ine alarm but fears of a fatality disappeared when h" soon appeared pushing through th" door Oscar olson Of Maple Hnl who objected 10 this treatment.
 II seems that Oscar, haNin- inn bibcd morr Of loud than ho could carry. decided h- had arrived hom" and srlrc,ing a good soH spot ,n >h" roadway sought & nights sleep. For nnat"ly for him, hr selected piac" Wn"r" th" light >hon" on him so that he was sc,N. otherwise an aB-
New Britain herald., 1929-11-14
CONVICT SOUGHT IN
 NAVAL BASE CASE
Nannery, Dead or Alive, Orders
 to Brooklyn Police

Brooklyn, x. Y, Nov. 14 OUP1- Police throughout the metropolitan area today had orders to bring in dead or alive" James Nanncry. escaped convict, believed 10 have been the leader of a battalion of gunmen who captured the naval supply base here yesterday.
 The bandits worked five hours in a fruitless effort to get al sS6.000 in cash which was in 9 safe in the building. Police believe the raid was a desperate attempt 10 secure funds to finance an elaborate prison break plot which was discovered by authorities at Sing Sing yesterday.
 Pictures of Nannery were ldcnIi- fed by two naval employees who were held captive by the gnnmen, police said.
 Although searching for Nannery, authorities had few other clues on which to work. Gloves and burglar tools were found near the safe and it was thought other members of the gang might be traced through these.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-14
CARUS0'S CLOTHES
 WILL BE CHANGED
Corpse to Be Kept in Style
 for Exhibition

Paris, Nov. fl UP)-The body Of the late Enrico Caruso will be kept dressed in conformity with the latest fashions as long as it's cond- ton allows it 10 remain open to pub lie view in the burial crypt al Naples. Italy, Tito Schipa, noted tenor said today.
 The body of Caruso since his death in 1921 has rested in crypt in Canessa tomb, and there permiS- sion is granted for visitors to view the remains through the covering of the caskct.
 "Caruso's closest friends have de- cided that every three years, they will reopen the caSkct and change the clothing. keeping his remains constantly dressed in the latest fash ions as long as the embalming main- tains the perfect state of the body" SChipa said.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-14
Secretary Uses Joke
 To Deny Stock Deal

Washington, Nov. 14 P>-Secre- tary Mellon today used an old joke 10 illustrate his denial that inter- cSts with which he is associated in Pittsburgh were connected with the reported bid in New York yesterday for 1 .O00.000 shares of Standard Oil Of New Jersey at $50 share.
 At Mr. Melons press conference he was told of rumors that the bid came from Pittsburgh and the con- clusion that TO one save those he was associated with could have handled such a block Of stock.
 The secretary of the treasury laughed.
 An old darky," he said, twas once asked if he could change a s1OO bill and replied: No, sub. but thank you for de compliment
 And that" smiled MT. Mellon, lis my position in regard to the re- port
New Britain herald., 1929-11-14
YOUTH ADMITS HE KILLED DETECTIVE
LandiS Identified After Giving
 Officers Wrong Name

Spokane, Wash. Nov. fl lp. - To- Hc" carly today announced they had identified the slayer Of Roy Fordycc. Spokane police detective. who was shot 10 death in a hotel room here yesterday, as Robert NJ. Landis. 1G. Of south Minneapolis. When ar rested the youth gave tho name Of Ralph M. Larson and said his ad- dress was Eau Claire. Wis.
 l.andis said he had served a term in a r"formatory and that h" was wanted as parole Njolator.
 He first refused 10 admit that h. was landis. he said because he was afraid h" would bo returned lo Minneapolis to face hahttuM crim- Inal charges
 Th" youth shot and killed Dercc- tjN" Fordycc while being searched for concealed weapons. He himself was shot through the right arm and was battered in,o submission with a pistol by Detective Georec Bradley. Eordyco's companion.
 Landis and a companion, Charles Dawes, IS, were seen to purchase a pistol at pawn shop. and the de- tectjNcs wore Investigating thc req son for the purchase when Foriyco was shot
 FOR RI. ST RESULTS ST HIENID CIASSJJFII'D tDs
New Britain herald., 1929-11-14
BAY STATE CROP
 REPORTS ISSUED
All Products Except Apples
 Show Better Yield

Boston. Nov. 14 tP'-A joint re- port issued today by the United states and Massachusetts depart ments of agriculture revealed that all Mass ssaChuSetts crops this year were larger with the exception Of apples.
 Production of assachusetts po- tatoes is now estimated at 1890. O0O," the report said, compared with l. G@0,00O bushels harvested last year and 1.t31,0OO bushels. the average 192G27 crop, Now England, po- tato production is placed at 55.S55.- o0o bushels compared with 4S,02,- GOO bushels harvested in 1928 and 4IG53, GOO bushels the fVc-ycar aver age.
 The commercial apple crop in MaSsa ChuSctts is estimated at 5G,.- 0o0 barrels. slightly under the 57S.- 900 barrels harvested last year and compares with 66S,00O barrels, the average crop. Production of com mercial apples in New England as q whole totals 1SGS,00O barrels, compared with 1.479,O00 barrels the 1928 crop and 1.921.0oO barrels the five-year average 1923-1927.
 The corn crop in Massachusetts is slightly less than average. Yields average 42 bushels per acre. or the same as last year, but less than the l0-year average.
 "Tohacco yields turned out req sonably good outside Of the hail damaged area in Connecticut. In Massachusetts the crop oNera ged l. 400 pounds per acre and indicates q total crop Of 1O.3f0. .000 pounds For Kew England as a whole the tobacco crop is estimated at 36, 152.- 900 pounds compared with 39,@12,- 0oo pounds harvested la st year and 46.319,0oo pounds for the tiVeyear n Enro I
New Britain herald., 1929-11-14
HOulihan Jailed in
 Drunken Driving Case

Merjden. Nov. 14 Pi-John s. Houljhan. 29. of 19 Maltby street, New Haven. employed as stereotyp- CT by New Haven newspaper. was sentenced 10 jail for 30 days when lound gully Of drunken driving by judge A. E. Aubrey in police court today
 IloulIhan. who was arrested at ! o'clock this morning after his car l' th" road and crashed through a private hedge. insisted in court that h" couldn't be drunk. as ha only consumed six bottles of beer.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-14
HOSPITAL GROUP MEETS

Merden. Nov. If tPp-Tho Mcri- den hospital today is host to mcm- bcrs of in" Connecticut Hospital trustees and officials of all hospitals in the siate, ali irs annual mccttn. at the Bradley Nurses Home. Th,. proceedings opened with an address by Dr.. Bert II. Caldwell, executive secretary of the American Hospital association.
 His subject was How 10 Develop Better Cooperation Between a Hos pital and the Public"
New Britain herald., 1929-11-14
Coin Flip Suggested
 To Solve Gam Fight

Kansas City, Nov. If tP-So- luuon of the social difficulties of Dolly Curtis Gam and Mrs. Alice Longworth would be a simple matter if the principals would but accept a suggestion to be made 10 President Hoover by the Murray Davis post of the American Le- zion here.
 The legionn2ires last night drafted d letter to the president suggesting:
 simply have the two ladies flip a coin for place at each dinner. That will be fair to both of them. ."
New Britain herald., 1929-11-14

of enforcement" he said The American people must be taught that excess is the real evil. 1 mean excess in anything, as well as in alcohol
 Tn America today the danger in food consumed in excessive qaunti- ties is far greater than the danger Of the excessive drinking of alco- holic beverages.
 A few people die every year from excessive drinking. Thousands of Americans die every year from ex- Cessive eating"
New Britain herald., 1929-11-14

and may give 10 all men the worthy example of a public recognition of the mcrcica of almighty God.
 Given under my hand and seal of the state at the capitol. in Hart lord, thls lith day Of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand, nine hundred and tw'nty-nino, and of the independence of the D'ni,cd States. the on" hundred and ulty- fouth.'
New Britain herald., 1929-11-14
TRUMBULL ISSUES
 HOLIDAY NOTICE
Thanksgiving Proclamation Cites
 Years Successes

Hartford, Nov. fl P;-Goy TmIn bull today issued his annual Thanks giving Day proclamation. Thursday. November 2S, is designated.
 The proclamation is as follows:
 Ten generations of our forefaih- CTS have cherished the custom of an annual thanEs2jvin- Not only is 'he day d landmark in our New Eng land history; it has come to he the national festival Of home comin1 and harvest: a bond Of family loyai- " and affection, a spur 10 generosity toward the unfortunate; and finally, and not least an opportunity Tor cs- perial gratitude 10 the Divine rrovI- Gcnce to whose bounty We owe all of the goods things Of life. There is small wonder that We hold fast to SO noble a tradition.
 "The year just past has given us particular ocrasion for thankfuIncss.
 "Our country is at peace with the world. More than that. We have been ConspIcUousIy successful in a constructive effort 10 stabilize that peace, and 10 carry 70 other lands the new message of tolerance and good will among the nations. The Fundamental economic condition of the country has never been more sound. and the uncXamplcd prosper fly Of the last few years may he eN- peclod 10 contlnuy. As our standards Of living are raised Orr national rr sources keep pace. and those have been conserved and developed with care and ntcilieoncn.
 That We may appropriately ach- nowledse these and many other blessings Of the year. I hereby dcsig- nate Thursday, inc 2Sth day of No- Nomber, next, as a day Of Thanks Givinc. and l urge all of the people Of the state 10 Gathor al their soy 'ral churches that they may most Effectively render their thanksciNmg
New Britain herald., 1929-11-14
Rifle Fire Directed at
 Town Near Jerusalem

JcrGsa.em. Nov. 1t P)-Hcavy rife fire from an unknown source vas trained on Safed. northeast Of t,aifa, at 7.So D. m. today. One soldier was wounded
 Local troops replied and rein forcements were hastencd from Ross and Pinah. Armorcd cars proceeded in the direction of the firing. but no raiders were discov- cred.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-14

lomobile might have run over him and caused real fatality.
 In police court today he was fined $l0 and costs and previous proba- tion was revoked. so that he was obliged to pay $Sj or go 10 jail He mad" payment.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-12
ASKS CITY TOPAY
 FOR DOGS DEATH
Fritz Claim Will Come Before
 Committee Tonight

Among the hearings scheduled before the claims committee Of the common council at o'clock to- night is that Of John Fritz Of 1% Relden street, for compensation for the death Of his dog, which was shot on March Y. Fritz made his claim to the common council in the following communication; "l herc- with claim damages Of $1ju as l result of the shooting Of my dog or the night of March 17, 1929. Iii" officer claimed that the dog wa3 mad but according 10 eye witnesses. John Nesta Of - Day street and Joe Palumba of East street the do; made no effort 10 bite or attack anyone. This dog wore collar anI tag. but | was not even given the courtesy Of notification whon th" shooting occurred, nor after
 'If as the officer claimed thr dog was mad, why was inc uod- left lying in a lot on Day street for If hours and then buried instead Of having been sent 10 New Haven Tor analysis as is tho proper thinS in q case where rabies or madness is thought to exist.
 'I placed a price Of $fu0 on this dog in February of this year, which same can be verified by writing 10 the American Kennel club in NoH York city and getting q copy Of th" application for the last Hartford dog show sent in by myself
 "T have been 10 Sen lawy,r about this case and am following his advice in writing this letter Tn" law reads any person who shall uu- lawfully shoot or kill any registered dog shall be liable 10 $-o0 fine and six months in jail,
 Insofar as this do" WAS unlaw- fully shot | claim damages Of Sl5e which is very reasonable. cvory- thing considered"
 Accompanying the claim is q ftatement addressed 10 the common council. as follows; This ia to cor tify that I have known John Fritz and his Irish settlers for the past six months or longer and to my knowl- edge none Of them are vicious, m faet, they are without exception rather friendly and have never been known 10 attack anyone or anything. John Tattersall, Art =. Anderson. Carrie r.. Anderson. Wal lace (. Gradock, Mrs, r.. l.. Nettla- ton, Hugo F. Johnson, Eugene NJ. Schmidt
 Officer Anthony Istach and Su- pernumcrary Officer Charles Lescyi-. cius, who clubbed and shot the dog in question. will probably be sum moned to the hearing. At the time the shooting was reported. it at tracted wide attention because off ccr Ustach said one of the symp- toms of madness in dos was dropping tail. The board of police commissioners held hearing on the case and found that Fritz had no claim against the police depart mcnt.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-12
COTTON SEED FIGURES
 RELEASED BY BUREAU
i.5O1.GI9 Tons Crushed in Period From August 1 to October 31,
 survey indicates

Washineton, Nov, 19 P,-Cotcn sccd crushed during the three month b. riOd, August 1 10 Oct. S1, was an bounced today by the bureau as l,1h7.Gl1 tons compared with 1.40G,- b5f tons in the corresponding period year ago. and cotlonsoed on hand at mills Oct. 31. was t.18l,420 tons compared with 1192.g&5 q year ago.
 CpttoDsocd products manufactured curing the three month period aa1 On hand Oct. 31 were:
 Crud" oil IToduccd 4Gl,12O.Ef2 pounds compared with 430,4I5.9G7 in the S1me period last year, and on irand Oct, $l 12L&4I2S2 pounds compared with I24,G24,528
 Refined oil produced &I&,S&o,H1@ pounds compared with 2Si,t3n,93H and on hand 2$2,C99,4@9 pounds compared with 293.045,S7I
 Cake and meal produced G70.9G1 tons compared with G2IG2d and on hand lG2,o74 tons compared with I"&,&%%.
 J.int"rs produced @10.nS8 running bales compared with 284. .904 and 1n hand 155,oS2 running bales compar- Cd with 1i719S.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-12
BOSTON RECOUNT
 IS BEGUN TO-DAY
Mansfield Claims Irregularities
 in MayoTaIty Race

Boston. Nov 12 Up) Recount in2 of the 2IG,oo0-odd ballots ca&. in Boston's mayoralty contest d week ago was started today as rc- suit Of petitions Of the runnrr-up, Frederick W. Mansfield, and James II. Curley, mdyOr-elcct by il plural ity of almost 20,o0o votes.
 In announcing last week that he would seek recount, Mansfield said his action was prompted by rumors of irregularities in counting and tabulating the votes. curlcy later took steps 10 seek a recount in order that his interests might bo protected.
 Yesterday rurIey told several ot his campaign workers that Louis K. Liggett. republican national commit tecman for Massachusetts, Was re- sponsblo for q movement to contest his election, The maNor-cloct re- f"rrod to the action SIS "chcap poli- ticS' and said LigGctt was seeking 10 disrupt th" democratic party in preparation for the next state rl"c- lion.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-12
ARMY TESTING CLOTH
 FOR USE IN SUMMER
Hopes 10 Proyid" Material Which Will Not Fade Giving soldiers
 Better Appearance in Summer

Washington, Nov. t2 lTp-Promsc Of il smarter looking army in the summertime WAS held out today in an order issued by the war depart ment for extensive service tests of q neW khaki colorcd cotton cloth.
 The cotton uniforms now used by soldiers in warm weather and in the tropics have proved unsatis- factory because Of the wide variety Of shades the cloth takes on after q little wear.
 The new cloth. developed 10 re- tain its shape without starch and morccrized for the sake or appear ance. together with a now dye which is considered permanent, have demonstrated in laboratory tests that they overcome the old ob- joctIons
 Major General William T.assitcr. commanding the eighth corps area. has been directed to dcSgnate four units serving in different parts Of his command 10 receive uniforms of the new material for year Of con- stant wear. If it stands up under that test. il is expected 10 be adoptel throughout the army
New Britain herald., 1929-11-12
FfSHF F4MFR of9 t4 COLI

Why is it that people have colds? They never laid up with serious illness
 This power to resist disease is the result of proper ishment
 When the necessary elements build this power of re- ssance lacking in the diet cod liver oil when given in paa table form Father Johns Medicine will supply the neces- SaT\ strength and power to throw off the disease.
 Father Johns Medicine contains the highest grade cod liver o prepared that it easily taken up by the system and Is pleasant to take.
 Father Johns Medicine has had 7j years success as body building food medicine It is used IosptaIs and Institutions.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-12
COURT ASKED TO PASS ON
 BELYIDERE HOUSE CLAIMS
Lawyer in Disagreement Over rur pose of Payment W $500 on
 NOrtga%cd Building

After a long argument in city court during which on" attorney claimed that tiffrd payment of $500 had been made on q mortgage and another attorney said it WIS used as payment for a carpenters bill, Judge Morris D. SaXc who pre- sided reserved decision yesterday afternoon.
 The ease involved Nicholas Sca- pollati and Mrs. EIvira Mirantc. At torncy Monroe $. Gordon represent cd Mrs. M.irantc and Attorney AL bert A. Grecnbcrg represented Sea pcllat.
 According 10 the explanation giy- cn by Alr Gordon the third pay mcnt h1d been used to pay car pcntor who was building the morj- gagged house and the change was made with the permission Of Mrs. Miranto. An agreement had been drawn up at the time of the assign
New Britain herald., 1929-11-12
TRY THESE CARROTS FOR !ADED APPETITES
Hard to Resist the Flavor When Cooked This Appc-
 tiZing Way

A wclI-hnown woman cooking authority, realizing the importance of vegetables in the diet. has worked out this new recipe for Flcmlah Carrots;
 Scrape B young carrots and slice lengthwiee into thin strips like matches. Melt C tablespoons but ter. Add carrots, tablespoon sugar, l teaspoon of chopped pars- ley, and salt. Cover the pan and let simmer until tender, about 20 min utes, turning frequently with q spoon. Add cream, stir well. heat and serve.
 Remember the importance Of vegetable foods in the daily dic' and profit by the old secret rrdis- covered by four famous women cooking experts Add d dash of sugar to each vegetable while it is cooking. The little sugar works won dcrs for freshness. color and taste.
 Sugar Is the supreme condimcnt for developing the delicate, natural havors of fruits and vegetables so that children and acuIts will he tempted tO eat variety. The balanced diet is so important in promoting health that 1t is well to serve stewed and fresh fruits daily. If your family does not drink enough milk, serve milk shakes. egg nogs and milk desserts, such as junkets and custards. Add a dash of sugar to cooking cereal to de velop it's flavor. Serve cakes and cookies containing chocolate or cocoanut, ices and ice creams, canned berries and fruits, CT candy for dessert. A bit of sweet makes the meal complete. The Sugar Institute.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-12
to Divide Costs
 or Black Rock Bridge

f City Engineer Philip A. Merriam will make an effort today 10 secure final figures on costs and agree inents on alocation of expenses m connection with the const ruction ot Q new bridge on West Main street.
 If he is successful, this proposi tion will come before the board Of public works tonight together with the matter of Willow Brook flood relief, on which final agreements have been made with interested property owners. Formal action on these questions tonight will make | possible 10 begin work on two of the most important projects on the calendar Of public Improvements
New Britain herald., 1929-11-12
HeIium Chemist Dead
 In Automobile Crash

T.aN0W00d, \. J-- NOV. I-.--7FE- Lee II. Becker, 26, Of Washington D. C.. an assistant chemist in the helium plant at the I.akehurst naval air station died in Paul Kimblc hos pital today of injuries received ill an automobile accident.
 Becker was riding with MT. and Mrs, Vernon Barton of Toms River, where their machine crashed into tn" rear of truck on the Lake WOOd-Toms River road. He received fracture of the skull
 Barton, the driver of the car and a former marine, WAS severely cut about thc legs and back. His wife was slightly hurt.