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against offenders resulting in con victions.
 He said he believed President Hoover is doing everything within his power to improve enforcement, that he is in intimate touch with the men directly responsible and that these agencies are entitled to public confidence and support. Senator Harris, democrat Geor-
 gia. who precipitated the present discussion by demanding a prelmi- nary report on prohibition from the Hoover law enforcement commits
 sion, has asserted that increased funds will solve the problem, and
 make possible the employment of more capable enforcement officers. Unification Plan
 Mills explained that the border plans of the treasury include unifi-
 cation of enforcement activities un- der the coast guard. and the dess- | nation of mere restricted num- Der of ports of entry. Under his 1 scheme. no. one would be permitted to enter the country except at these 1 ports of entry and the border be- l tween these would be rigidly pa
 trolled. The Canadian government must acquiesce, he said. before the plan can become effective.
 This plan will be submitted to the joint committee, when the house
 Improves the pending measure, for
 study and embodiment in legisla-
 tive proposals. Other subjects to be
 considered by the committee in
 clude President Hoover's proposal
 for the transfer and unification un- der the department of justice of the enforcement agencies now in the
 treasury department.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27
Parachute Stunt Man
 Leerv Over Elevators

New Haven, Dee. 27 (UPD- Tenants in the poli building here have observed a big, weather tanned man leave the offices of the New England Anyways, Inc. pass tn" elevator and trudge four flights down.
 Today It was revealed the man is Ed sherman, Connecticuts bcsc known parachute jumper. who during the last 17 years has jumped from balloons or air planes more than G50 times,
 sherman bashtully admitted:
 I'm leery of elevators; they make me slc& when they go down"
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27
TAX REFUND OF S21,0O5
 ALLOWED FOR THIS CITY
Stanlry Works Benefits to Creates. Extent By Grant, Amount
 ing tO SIS, ,lI7
E. GEORGE II. MANNING


 Washington, Dee. 27-Incon" rt& refunds H-ssrogatiug $2l,Qo5.l- iH residents and corporations Of New Britain are announced by the com missioner of internal revenue for the fiscal year ended June 3o, l92a. aa follows.
 Mondol Siclic&. lo3 Basso't trcct. $iG&fG7
 skinner Chuck Co.,. $G9S.l9.
 stanley Works. $746%.o5 and $lo.- G9t2G.
 Union Manufacturing Co.,, &514.95. In presenting the list to congress the commissioner has respected q law prohibiting the treasury d"par' mvnt or any other government agency from q d'srlosing information relating 10 income tax matters. OnN amounts are given, without details
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27
MARSHAL WARNED :: 0F GERMAN PLANS
 . IN SECRET LETTER
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represent France with all of my force"
 Henri Franklin Bouillon led the sbattcring attack on Briand's recon 7cljation policy. He accused the foreign minister of ceding to Ger .many in all disputed points. Joseph Paul -Boncour followed with declara- -tion that Franco German military alliance would never provide secur- ~ity for France. He pleaded for a1t @internationa entente based on the principles of arbitration, security -and disarmament
 Has Faith in Methods
 Briand. dcfenlinE his policies with .an of his old skill and persuasive DOW cr. said he would, if necessary. continue to carry out his sc called ."danGerous' policy until the last sninuto because he had conplot, faith in it,
 He said he was not following the policy of either a couqueror or a conquerorcd nation but was show ing his country had no fear.
 T am ready 10 go into the ooun- ,try as q pilgrim, despite my age. if I am unable to make my Hotc" heard from my present post the foreign minister told the chamber.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27
S0VIETS WILL PAY BONUS FOR PLIERS
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and his mechanic, Earl BorlauJ. who have been lost since November 2 in tn" icy wastes of northeastern Siberia
 One Russian plane was on its way from Moscow 10 North Cape, Siberia. near where ticlsou and BorIand were last reported Other planes were detailed by tho Russian gov crnmeut for scouting inc ara officials announced that reward of g.ooo rubIoS Gtbout &1uoo) wou' be laId for information as to tIt4
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pr"siden, Is expected 1o make an immediate selection.
 Before his present assignment at Errlir Mr. SchUrman was minister 10 Greece and ambassador 10 Ja- pan.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27
BOWMAN DEFENDS
 GUARDS WHO SHOT
 RIVER RUM RUNNER
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from loss of blood, stephen Crotty Eultalo city police lieutenant, tcsti- fled today at the inquest into Dow ncy's death.
 DoWncy, son ot a police lirutcn- an, died after he vas shot by ccj,st guard crew.
 Tn" building n here in" two coast Guardsmon stood, he said. Was at feast 6o feet from the dock to which the alleged run smuggling craft was tied.
 Crotty testified hc had gone to the dock following call from coast Gu3rdsmen that ( man had been wounded, No one was near the boat. hc said when he arrived.
 Hauled Man From Boat
 The policeman said he then called a fire truck and ambuancc and by means of tying | rope around Dow ney it was then Possib" to haul the wounded man from the boat to the dock platform.
 He said that police. Gromcn and coast guardsmcn assisted him when the fire truck arr-vcd.
 Guy B. Moore. Erie county district attorney. then interiected: "Evidently the government does not provide coast guardsmen with first aid for the injured. They should do that"
 Dr. Rocco De Dominicis. medical examiner, testified that he viewed the body at the morgue. He aScribed the cause of death to loss of blood. i Downey succumbcd Fabout 20 min utcs after he reached the hospital. Captain Tells story Capt. Paul Former. immediate Su- i perior of the three coast Guardsmcn | under military arrest, Rudolph 1 Thompson Asa Ennis and Orville La | Grant. also was called. He testified that he had ordered the trio to mar q government boat to stop the crat' that Downey was riding in. The three under arrest were in tho city court room where tn" inquest was held but were not heard. On mo
 ton of the federal attorney the in . quest was adjourned until tomorro" morning.
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MILLIONS LISTED
 IN TAX REFUNDS
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WOnIuU0U FIOIN T TSL IW.0T den, while Pennsylvania and New York wore outstanding in the east Florida was the heaviest beneficiary in the south.
 Four citizens of Germany hcn"- ftcd substantially from the refunds, more than a million dollars going to each through the custodian of alien property, for errors in tax coIlec- tons on estates con1iscatod during the war.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27
N,r.tLIISII.H DEAD

Danbury Doc. =. P}-Thomas William McAHistcr, @o, former in- '.rnal revenue inspector for Fair hcld county died last night. He leaves a widow and eight children. the oldest oD these being sixteen The funeral will be Monday.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27
SYNDICATE WARS
 ON GOULD CASINO
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(S2.0O0,000) passed over the tables within the last few days. Through the stimulated play. Gould reaped fortune and 1t was with that that he met the challenge Of the syndicates. The profits of four days far over -shadoUcd his one night loss.
 News Of the progress of the tcn~c battle Of luck and skill within the crowded baccarat and roulette rooms sraachcd the hundreds who gathered eoutsjde. Within. two men and two aNomcn, representatives Of the syndi- sgatcs. were playing continuously. NEt5idc the hundreds who stool .i.. line waiting for their turn to en- ,i,r chccred the departing players rv,th all the te;vor Of college foot -lall crowds.
 There Has TO lrt-up in the pl@,. .Gould's increase m the mmimu-I stakes was mainly responsible for 'iHe increased play last night. The nights total was estimated we'll ov.r s1u.UUo.0p0 francs
 The haccarat and roulette rooms .lave not been closed for six days .HNcariel croupicrs worked Iii "'.- lays. snotcaing sleep on the carpets ol adjoining rooms
 Many seek Admission
 The tables were lined with women .ljIerinS m jewels while hundreds more stood in line outside seeking admission, The play Of the #yndI- 'rltc representatives Was watched by crowds of ftyc-dcop at the tables. Iographos and his Greek synGI- +catc IS one ot the most spcctacuI 1T in he field and gathered only rc- .cent for it's annual toray against ti2 .bunk. Iagraphos handles the buei- ness end for his partner, about ,o sot whom share in the profits. Lat .Aear he suffered serious sctbac,,, -Dut the syndicatc'S operations ovvr |; period Of years have run q total -ol 6.U0O000 francs into billions. At times, the group of Greek pro fessionals has been down to it's la t z1U0,000,0 ,000 francs.
 Bears Attack Well
 Gould's millions are bearing the .brunt of the attack Of all combinl- -tions, as we'll as the opposition of ,l 'other casinos, especially the rcso.t at San Reno, just across the bord@i (which was backed by syndicate @t .ltalian bankers. Between the i've -ljcs Monte Carlo, coming back .aftcr several poor season. but stli .calisting the attention of some z 'the most famous plungers in th' world.
 The American sportsman WI! thrcatened with collapse of his ell Ftre project several times in cour Litigation with the French govern an;ent and for a time his great casin; sWhich he says ''cven the Caesar could not have built" was name. s"Gould's Folly" Since the openin,, aDowever, he has drawn to his resor 9the cream of professional gamblers
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commit the hurglarieS.

commit the burglarles.
 As to Laskowskis condition Wher J arrested, Officer Collins in reply to Attorney Gordon, said he did not smell anything of. an alcoholic na- ture off the young man but nc might have had drink or two. He actually looked no different than he looked in sourt today the officer said.
 Mason testified that he met Las kowski at the corner of Orange ana Silver streets about 9:30 o'clock on the night in question and LaskoWskl was all drunk" Mason wanted him to go home but Laskowski said he was on his way to Rozansk1s house to see him about a matter. so Ma son waited on the sidewalk while Laskowski went in. A short time later. Mason saw Rozanski chasing Laskowski and he asked him what was the matter. to which Kozanski replied "NothinG," Then Laskow- ski came along and told Mason that Rozanski had accused him of break ing into his cellar, whcreup Mason advised him to go back and try t0 "straighten it out with ltozansk. which they did.
 Mason Sarcastic on stand
 What were you doing away o>"r on Silver street at 9:30 at night, when you live up near Sexton street." Prosecuting Attorney Woods asked him, and Mason replied sar- i casticaliy" Cant a man walk where he wants to-" Asked about his action in taking the pistol out of Laskowslli's coat pocket in Ro- zanski's tenement, Mason denied il. You heard Mrs. Rozanski testify that she saw you do it, didn't you Nr. Woods pursued, and Mason rc- piled: Its not what they say; its what I say. II they want to con- init perjury. let them. l say I didn't take the gun out of his pocket
 Mason insisted that he left Las koWski outside Rozansljs house. and after spending some time about the Central Lunch on Main street he went home and was taken out of bed an hour or so later. His home was searched, also. by the police The reason he did not tell his qucstioners anything was that he believed in having his say in court and not 10 policemen. The feather which Sergeant Tcenoy said came out of his hat was in the ,polce automobile, Mason said, and he did not know how it happened 10 be in his hat. Officer Kiely tcs- tifed that he saw the feather blow
 out of Mason's hat.
 Attorney Gordon asked that Ma son be discharged on the ground that there was nothing in tn" states case to connect him with any of the burglaries, but Judge
 Saxc replied that he was satisfied
 that both young men cooperated in
 the Rozanski attempt and probably in the chicken coop burglaries. AS
 to the bond, Attorney Gordon said
 it might be possible to raise S1.00U
 but if it was any higher the young
 men WOulu De ODliSti to iClitdlii II
 jail deprived of 'breathing the free
 air until the opening of the Marcl
 term of superior court, to Whlcl Judge SaNe replied that while h. had no wish 10 deny the right 0 breathing free air to anyone. young . men who go about armed and pro , feet themselves into such situations
 IS had been unfolded. must eXpcc | 10 be required to post heavy bonds , It is generally supposed tha 1 Damascus, the chief city of Syria , s the oldest city in the world.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27
state starts Probe

Huifulu. \. G., Dee. - 7'-The state. with the full Co-opcratioh oi the federal district officials, today continued an investigation into th'. fatal shooting ot Eugene F. DoWncy Jr., by coast euardsmen on Wcdnrs- day cNcnIps.
 The first legal step will |" an in quest before Judge Peter Maui h city court. Although the thrce coast guardsmcn involved ill the shooting. Ennis l.agrant and Thompson, are not required by law to testify at the inquest, 1t is under stood that they will respond to sub pocuas and tell their stories of the aloaiiug under oath.
 Richard II. Tcmplotom federal at toruoy. declares there has been no disposition at any time to hamper the states inquiry into the tra=c ly.
 Government to Cooperate
 'I advised both the head Of the city detective bureau and tn" county prosrcutor that the government would cooperate 10 tho fullest extent gnd l so advised them before l re- cciv-d any communication from Washmgton.' Mir. Tomploton said. Tn, communication from WaSh- incton referred to by Ar. Tcmpicton ] was a long distance telephone call received late yesterday aftcrnoCn n from G. \. Youngquisr, assistant { attorney general.
 Mir. TcmpI'lon Vas not present in ? Ie night when the three coast guards .,rn Wrrr questioned hy 1hr county pros, rutor
 say DowncN'S Boat Fled
 The .1atrmruts of the government ] mon u.aru to the effect that they had Irrn warned 10 watch for tn" powuey boat as suspccttd rum rHnvr: that n" hoal sped away after a waruiug vollry had been fired from the coast guard cutter ."d thak the direct shots had |. '%~n ,.,a and not at h"r upper works.
 They also declared that the halt hour that Iapscd between the time .ta.t Dowucy Was shot and the hour h. reached surgical treatment was due to delay of tho government boat lay the ice in the harbor.
 Dowupys companion deserted the boat as soon as jt touched shor" and the victim of the shooting hlcd tr death.
 ] Federal Attorney Tcmpleton de clarrs inc coast euardsmrn were justified in firing at in" fleeing boat
 "rhr speed boat Dodge in which upwney was tidiug was without laht-.' he said
 "Thr coast guard craft si@uallcd il f1) halt II continued to speed away Tho coast guard fired a shell acros> is bow and then opened direct firr."
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27
MORE ALCOHOLISM CASES

New York, Dee. 27 UP)-The hacIlwa.h of the holiday rum drink ing placed 4 additional cases of al- cohoIism in city hospitals today. Tb" { hristmas hospital toll is 14G with but one recorded fatality.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27
SCHURNAN QUITS
 DIPLOMATIC POST
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 ao' received with any surNris" in official circles here.
 It had been reported for som" 1me tna, the resignation of tNe pmha seador would be accepted hy President Hoover and tn" Berlin post filled ny a new appoin'co. Th" general impression in diplomatic circles in Washington was that ar- "optancc of the resignation was withheld pending the yIru"l con- clusion ot the AU,ricau-G"rman Negotiations for an agreement pro- ,iding direct payment 70 Washing ion of costs for tho maiutcu.uce Of the American army Of occupation cl the Rhine, and claims of Amrr- ican citizens growing ont Of the world war. The ambassador had been closely following the work of inc final settlement oE tn" ropara- tons problem and was intimately acouainted with the American policy and desires for in" United States in the problem.
 Berlin Post Important
 The Berlin post is considered one Of the most important in the Amer ican foreign service, and certainly the most important which is now open for an appointment. Several names have been mentioned in connection with the Berlin position. including that Of Joseph C. Grew, former under secretary of stat" and TOW ambassador 0 Turkey. II was intimated in high administration ct'- clos. however. som" time ago that inc president considered AmbasSa- dor Grew well fitted for his present uost in ConstantinopIo. In view of the importance of the post, the
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27
SEN. NORRIS ASKS
 MELLON ID RESIGN |NL|QUOR CLEANUP
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Information.
 He said that already much com- plaint had been directed at the GUS toms. immigration and border patrol ncedlessly interfere with persons who have lawful business that takes them across the border. He as serted the tourist business was also to be considered,
 My district" he said, "cXten1s for q considerable distance along the Canadian border and it is only fair that the people affected have a chance 10 know what the Govcrn- mcnt bureaus plan to do.'' Washington. Dec. o7 P>-Thc cur. trent dispute on prohibition enforce Imcnt seems 10 be going the rounds of official Washington.
 | It has reached into the White 1 House. called forth statements from two government departments and a sizcablc contingent of 'dry" senators have spoken their minds, expressing divergent views on the effectiveness of the present enforcement maChin- cry. ~
 Senator Borah of Idaho, took the - question to the executive mansion yesterday and discussed it thor oughly over the luncheon table with President Hoover. What was said was not revealed. but today Borah was as firmly cntrenChed as ever in his stand that the ills of enforce mcnt lie in the personnel to which it is entrusted.
 Mills Passes on Responsibility
 Under-Secretary Mills of the treasury has passed back to con- gross the responsibility for improv- ing enforcement conditions along the border. His depar rtment i$ ready he said. to submit plans for unified border patrol and a limit ed number of Canadian ports of en. try as soon as congress approves President Hoover's recommendation for a joint committee to study en. forcemcnt questions.
 The senate adopted a resolution Ito establish such a committee just before rcCcssing for the holidays and similar house measure is awaiting action by the rules com. mttCc.
 Senator Sheppard, democrat, TeX.
  amendment. entered the lists WtE an assertion that enforcement is [ success as measured by the stand ard of a majority of people obey ing the law and a majority of case,
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 nearby, and took out all automatic pistol, in which Were two bullets. Whether or not there was third man with Robertson and LaskoWskf was not learned.
 ROzanski Identifies Laskowskl
 Acting Sergeant P. C. Cabelus went to Rozanski's home fter Las koWski had been questioned at po- lice headquarters, and as soon as Rozanski saw Laskowski, he iden- titied him. Robertson was also questioned and satisfied the police that he had no connection with the chickens. He has been allowed 70 sleep in the tenement. the house be- ing owned by Laskowski's mother and step-father, John Smigel. Rob- ertson, according to the police. pos itively identified Mason as Lask ow- skis companion in the Orange street tenement. but on the witness stand he claimed not to have been positive. "I could not swear who was with Florian when he came in.' he said. I heard the door open and shut and l know someone was there, but 1 don't know Mason only by sight and l could not swear he was there" Laskowski had told him his mother had sent him to PlainVille 10 get the chickens, so he knew nothing further about them. 1 That was after midnight to the best of his recollection.
 Deies Policemen
 ! Rozanski. after identifying Las i lIowski, was shown several photo graphs in the detective bureau and picked out one of Mason, so a squad of policemen routed Mason out of | bed and brought him to the police station. On the way down, Officer Collins asked him where he had 1 tell the police anything. he replied That's my business" To all other questions he made the same reply. iand when Officer O'Day remark e1 that he did not seem willing to tell the police anything. he replied that it was the business of the po- lice to find out things themselves.
 According to Officer Collins, Las kowsli said to Rozanski after the later identified him: "Well, Charley. you did squeal, didn't you. won't forget you for this
 Edward J. konicli of 233 Booth street extension testified that he locked his fathers chicken cooy Monday night and was sure thcrc were Il chickens and one rooster there. The next morning the pad lock was off the door and threc chickens were missing. He ilcnti- fled them in court. as diH his f"thc" Peter konicl1i. The owner of an. other coop on Booth street, iron ! which two chickens were stolen tn. same night, was not in court but vii! testify in superior court if the cas( goes to trial, the police said.
 Partly Identified By Bandage
 Mrs. Rozansli mentioned. in hcr testomony. that Mason had 6 band age across the knuckles Of one hand and Sergeant Eeeney testified tha
 Mason was still wearing a bandage The sergeant added that when he and Sergeant McAvery and Officer kiely brought LaskoWski and Masor to the home of Harry Himbcrg or Maple street after court Tuesday. tt
 sec if Himberg could identify then
 as the pair who held him up in hi ieWelry store on Railroad Arcade. ; chicken feather fell out of Mason hat onto the floor. The feather wa offered in evidence.
 5 The sergeant also testified tha 5 when he talked 10 laskowsli abOu , the thefts of the chickens, followin . Ilonicki's complaint, Laskowski toll
 him he must have befn crazy" t
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on request. sent with stamped a reseed envelope. MT. Ripley will furni roof of anything depicted by him).
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New Britain herald., 1929-12-27

Blue grass is called from it's bluish green stem. It is famous in Ken lucky.
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A want ad in the Herald helps along u mighty lot.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27

It is generally supposed that Damascus, the chief city Of Syria $ the oldest city in the world.