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New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
Edel Murder Jury
 Is Finally Picked

New York. Feb. 21 LT-The jury was completed today for the trial of Frederick w. Edel for the murder of Mrs. Emmeline Harrington, actress.
 A special panel Of 100 talcsmen was exhausted yesterday and the day before in selecting 10 jurors. Another panel was ready today and the remaining two jurors were chosen.
 Edel, waiter. is accused of mur- dering Mrs. Harrington in 1927. He was arrested last April near St. Paul. Minn,. where he was traced after some of the actress clothing vas found in a room he had rented in New Haven, Conn.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
Stenographer Supplies
 Sucker List" Facts

New York, Feb. 21 R-Miss Blanche Meyer, B year old chief stcnographer for the bankrupt cop. per concern of Cameron, Michel | Co.,. Inc. supplied . jury in federal court today with more detailed testimony on the sucker list." sales methods of government charges John T. and Herbert c. Locke. erst- while Broadway playboys, with us- ing in their copper stock promotions as . result of which they are now in court.
 Hiss Meyer. referred to as "the key to the Locke" tangle, identified today some promotion circulars, promising to prospective investors big returns quick" As tho type mailed out from the .Cameran. Mi- chel & Co.'S. offices in patches oi 5000 to 5000 at . time.
 She said the lists from which the prospective customers were chosen contained from 23,000 to S0,00t names.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
BOMB IS FOUND IN
 MAIL AT NEW HAVEN
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plosion at ! p. m.

plosion at p. m.
 The device was in brown GOV. cred package addressed to . news paper. It had been collecting by . mail man on his regular rounds and had been dumped with other mail matter into the chute. A sorting clerk examining the package heard ticking and he doused 1t into pail of water.
 Afterward the device was exam ined by taking of the paper wrap- pings. Firearms experts were called in from a local factory to make the examination.
 Postmaster Charles W. Birely said the clock movement was wired to two metal objects, the nature of which was to be determined.
 The package was addressed to . member of the staff Of the Bridge. port Sunday Herald. The package was turned over to postal inspec- tors who called In experts who later said that there was illuminate in the object which was between the sue caps. The explosive had been wired from a small battery and the elec- trical current would have been sent into the illuminate by the clock timing device at : p. m.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
Share of Large Estate in Teas
 Nav Fall to Fremont Street Man

the rsoerds h the stats hbrasy Of TexsA
 Major Dembriski was eae ef MsAy Poles who settled In the carly part of tho 18th osatury ia Tsxas ed when war broke cut between the then independent state an1 Mexico, hs enlisted in the army and fought under Colonel Fennin. Mexican troops invaded Te1es tsrriteey and in the battle Of 0ohaA at the time the historic Alamo with its httls garrison fell into the hands of the Nexicans.
 After Texas gained its indepsn. dence. the state government left to Mayor Dembriski's estate . large tract of land covering several eeun- ties in return for his services Ac. cording to the records the estate was given in 1888 to his descendanta Mary. Charity and Nary N. Dsm. briski, and Annie L. Mitchell.
 Attorney stempisn who is hand. ling the matter for the claimant ts part of the estate wtll leave for Washington soon to endeaver to e. tablish his clients relationship ta the famous warrior. The sneaEes data furnished by the consulate agrees to . certain extent with thS claims made by Dsmbriski and 1t il only for the purposs of securing positive facts concerning his ances- try. that he seeks enlightenment in the governmental records.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
MN BII 0nI1S HEAVY DRY FUND
MmlyM hlalcsnsat Sun
 Abss1t Plu1 Dadciacy lalsurs

Washington. Feb. 2l N-Em- bodying the desire Of house admin istration leaders to circumvent tho controvertsA proposal of s:4,ooo.- 600 additional for prohibition en- forcement in the hrst deficiency bill' a second measure emitting that item was submitted to the house today by its appropriations committee.
 Every other item in the first bill. row lying dormant in the senate since the house refused to accept the increased prohibition fund. is incorporated in the new measure. which would provide $1s1,sss.oo0 for emergency uses of government departments One of the largest items is the S75,0o0,Oo0 for tax re- funds.
 The total includes 311.195.0oo for public buildings $c.l50.000 more than was recommended in the pro- posal submitted to congress . week ago by President Coolidge. Tho tn- crease 10 to take care of additional projectA
 The only reference in the meas ure to prohibition enforcement is an item of t5Ss,010 for salary in- creases in the prohibition bureau A warning that . fitibuster might be waged against the bill in the senate unless 1t includes more money for enforcement has been sounded by Senator Glass, democrat, Vir- ginia.
 Three Sections to Bill
 The new bill is divided into three sections. the first covering $7S.677.- 20 of emergency appropriations recommended by the president. The second would provide 317,3s9,000 for salary increases for federal em' ployes under the Welch act and the third. ss4e2:,00o, represents the items that were in the first de. ficiency measure.
 The tax refund item is the larg- est single one carried in the meas ure. Among other large items arc $19,000,000 for army and navy pen sions, $15,00O,O00 for railroad trans. portation and messenger service ir the post office department, $3.530,- 900 for general expenses in the ma. rine corps, $s.250,o00 for purchase of new airplanes for the army ail corps, $2,l94,l52 for salary increase. in the veterans' bureau and $7,130,' 900 for Porto Rican hurricane re- lief.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
Hibernians Will Have
 St. Patrick's Day Show

A minstrel show and dance will be given by Rev. William A. Harty branch. A. 0. H.. as a St. Patrick's Day celebration this year. The event will be held at the Y. M. T. A. & B. society hall on February 16
 Elmer Johnson, popular end man, will direct the show. which will con- sist of songs and dances by New Britain talent. A rehearsal will be held tonight at 8 o'clock at the Tabs hall.
 The committee in charge will meet tonight at the same time. It consists of William Fisher. chairman; Philip Mckeon, secretary. and Lawrence Mangan. treasurer; John Quinn, William Campbell. William Bass Patrick Nolan. Thomas Greene and John J. Mangan.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
.fACE: N SNAPSHOT
 LEADS ID ARREST
R,,tiyl I,l III M Al,s.
 lolill Vk lM @Ddrn

\ saapshet which Peter Fitxpat- rick. @. sent to friend in Brook lyn, ". Y.. from Nswington. played an important part in his arrest on the chargs Of abandenmept of minor dependents by Constabtes Arthur Olson aAA Raymsa V. Halleran oi Nsvingtsn last night. Fitzpatrick vas employed at the Newington Hems for Crippled Children for ssms time prior te last September, when he left and teek . place at an iAstitutisn fer tho deaf and dumb in WAst Nartford.
 The snapshot was of . building at the NswinSten institution and Fitx- pstuck's face was barely visible. but 1t was recognised in Newington, Fttspatrick's son in New Rochelle, ". r.. having received it from the friend in Brooklyn. On account ol Fitspatrick's use of aliases. the Newtnston authorities found it dim- cult te locats him. He was known as 0sorse Evans and Paul Fttxger- ald. aad was seen in Hartford by ! Nswington resident. but is said to have Aed when spoken to.
 He was finally traced to the West Hartford institution and the New. fngtsn constabies, accompanied by | West Hartford policeman, wen, there last night and arrested him He is said to have abandoned hti wife and children In Brooklyn more than two years ago. but he told the constables that the children are old enough to support themselves. He was locked up at the local police station awaiting the arrival of Of Acers from Brooklyn to bring him thsrs for trial.
 At tho Newington and West Hart ferd institutions, Fitzpatrick wa, employed n janitor.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
Telesfor Ds,nblnski Be- nsves He May Be Do scendant of Major Dem. briski of Texas-Mexico War Fame.

Telesfor Dembinski of 101 Tre- mont street may come into the pos- session of . lsrgs estate consisting of numerous ranches and oil fields in Texas, valued at millions of dol- lars, if he can prove . claim that he is . direct descendant of Major Y. Dembriski. who died in the battle of Goliad. Texas. during the war be- tween Tsxas and Mexico in 1S3s.
 For some time. Dembinski has been unearthing records of his an- cestors and found that he belongs to an old family. which gained prom. thence in the Lone Star state. In an effort to establish his identity and connection with the Texas fam lily, he got in touch with the Polish consul-general in Chicago through Attorney M. F. Stsmpien and receiv- ed . reply that the only name closes ly related to the one he bears is that of Major Demkriski. according .to
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
TIiedBodyCell, Need Fatker Jokns
 Medicine

If you are tired and run down, your body cells should not be whipped into temporary activity by drusging. What fyou need is the real tonic food clements of Father Johns Medicine which helps you drive out impurities, and rebuild new fiesh and strength. No drugs.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
IAYOR HOLDS UP BILL
 FOR H,Ne PR0l HklH

Believes Eaeiaecr Holden Ca
 Hasille Wates Departaseat Job
 With Sane Outsi3e Aid.
 Mayor Paonesaa retained on his desk today. . bill of t6.o00 from the offices of Allan Hazen. consulting engineer for the board of water commissioners, and he plans to con- suit the commissioners to determine just how much more is to be paid the engineer.
 The mayor has held to the view that Engineer Joseph Holden cal handle the job with some consulting service from time to time. and that the city can thereby save money. He has not had the complete back ing of the board in his efforts to dis pense with Hazen's services. how ever.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
DupOis Is Ahead in
 Biz Dog Sled Derby

Quebec. Feb. 21 R-Frank Du. pois of Quebec took first honors in the 120 mile international dog sled derby which began here this morn- ing. He won the first heat of 40 miles. his time being three hours 22 minutes and 42 seconds. Leonard Sepala, Alaskan musher. was sec- ond, and St. Goddard of the Pas third. 6epala's time was three hour 29 minutes, and St. Godard's 3:41: 36.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
Quick Pile Relief

Pile sufferers can only get quick, 0fe and lasting relief by removing the cauRe bad blood circulation in the lower bowel. Cutting and salves can't do this an internal remedy must be used Dr. Leonhardt's Hem-Itoid, harmless tab let, succeeds because it relieves this blood congestion and strengthens the affected parts Hem-Roid has a wonderful record for quick. safe and lasting relief to Pile sufferer. It will do the same for you or money back. The Fair Dept. Store and druggists anywhers sell Hem-Roid with this guarantee.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
De Molay Boys to Have
 Fathers as Dinner Guests

Nathan Hale chapter, Order of DeMoIay. will have a father and son banquet in Masonic hall tomorrow evening. Fathers will be tho guests of their sons. J. r. Lamb will give . lecture on hunting Kodiak bears in Alaska and will show six reels of motion pictures. Rev. A. D. Hein- finger will speak also.
 The dinner will be served by members of Martha chapter, Order of Eastern Star
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY q, 1s9
City hslns

Wncsat Aingrsse has satered the eapley c tAe ochu3ty . 0eseelae e.
 4 sea wag bees te Mf. anA wrA Hseaoe Fits ef 3S CUT etFse4 a4 New 1rltain osnesai hespttal to4sy.
 John 1chrsivse. filed manasee sos the Pasas, Daxis ( C., expteined te the members ef the -RotaFy club to. day how the cempaly fights dieeeseG hy preducing aati-toxin1 anA vac. cimes. The lecture was illustrated by i've reels of motion pictures. 4 number sf lecal physic3aas were present
 Detective Sergeant W. ?. NcCus sttsnAsd the funeral of hie uncle. Daniel W. Muffin. in eehsasctady. ". Y.. tedsy.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
ACCIDENT VICTIM
 SUING FOR ;l0,0O0
& C. Pert9 Sow klnsd il
 Ac6ea k xrs. Sulchlk

Suit for S1o.o0o, was brought to- day asainst the B. c. Porter | Sons furniture establishment by Mira. Anna Slinchak. who claims aamages for injuries sustained when ahe was run over by truck owaed by the company last October ls.
 The writ, drawn up by the firm of HunSerford ( Saxe. alleges that on the day of the accident. the plaintiff was standing on the curb ing on North street near Lawler street and . truck belonging to the defendant was stationed at the sids of the street. In attempting te croas the street, the plaintiff states that tho truck backed into her throwing her to the ground and one of the rear wheels ran over her body.
 Al . result, the plaintiff claims she sustained an excessive fracture of tho lilac bone, and . ssvere crushing injury of both buttocks and lower portions of the back. eho claims that shs wss forced to be treated for the injuries at the New Britain General hospital. whore sha remained until December !. Al . further result she incurred large hospital and medical expenss and was prevented from attending to her duties as an .employe at one of the local factories.
 N~~st. t,Ia C,>N W,;nLla s>rvAA the papers. The writ is returna ble in su- perier court on the Arst Tuesday in March.
 James. .. Martin of Waterbury has brought suit against Fred anA Ed. ward 0irard of this city, alleging that the latter, driving the formers car, was careless, reckless and neg lisent on October 2s, 1923, causing . collision between the car and one owned by the plaintiff and driven by the plaintiffs son, John T. Mar. tin, on . curve about half . mile from the junction of the southing- ton Waterbury turnpike with tho Meriden- Waterbury turnpike.
 Martin was driving towards Wa terbury and Girard was driving to. wards Southington when the colli- sion occurred. The plaintiff claimi to have l6st the use of hts car for several days for which he asks s7a and double or treble damages as the court may deem just, In addition to S750 damages.
 The writ was issued by Attorney J. G. Lynch of Waterbury and Il returnable in the court of common pleas of Waterbury the first Tues. day in March. Constable F. E Clyncs served the papers.
 Sam Paul brought action toda, for &t,00o agatnst Joseph LaRocct and others through Attorney Mon. roe g. Gordon. Papers were served by Constable John .. Recor. Prop. erty of the defendant located or Roxbury road was attached in tho amount of 91,S00.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
Welch to Command
 Escort at Capital

Hartford. Feb. 21 R1Orders is sued today from the adjutant gen. erals office, detailed Ma jor William II. Wclch, of the lst squadron Of cavalry to command Governor Trumbull's military escort at the presidential inauguration in Wash ington on March 4. Lieut. Donald r. Peck. was named as his adju- tant. Authority also was granted Troop A. 1st squadron cavalry ana Battery E, 242d C.. A.. to participate in the Washington ceremonies. re- porting to Major Welch.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
MERIDEN LAWYERS
 SPEECH RESENTED
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the historical knowledge of many is confined to what they learned in school. The present tendency among historians, I said, was not to idollze great men but rather to look upon them as real men. This method is not intended to detract from their greatness but rather to make great men human.
 Il told my audience that despite many serious difficulties, Washing ton continued to carry on. In the face of . great deal of opposition. lie was able to keep his army together"
 MT. Smith said that he made nd reference to Washington's wife. He did. however, mention Washington'i mother. stating that Washington had considerable difficulty with her and had confded to friends his dis treas over his relations with hi. mother. t9
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
TWINKLE NAMED RECEIVER

C0nstAbIe Fred Winkle WaS ap. pointed receiver of rents in the fore- closure action brought yesterday b, James Lacava through his daughter Attorney Angela M. Lacava agains, Concentina Pusso. The property in. volved in the action is located or Winthrop street. Lacava claims $500 due on . e5,000 note. Tn. property has heavy encumbrances oi practically every nature known ts the legal world. The hearing fol appointment of . receiver was held this morning in the office of Judge Morris D. Saxe.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
SPEAKS ON SPANISH MAR

Observing the anniversary of the "Sinking of the Maine." largo group of United Spanish war veter- ans and members of 4. G. Ham, mord Camp, assembled last evening at the state armory. As guests ci the A. c. Hammond camp. the Ladies' Auxiliary was invited to avail themselves of the opportunity to hear Department Commander Charles Dunley speak on the his tory of the Spanish American wal during the years from 1893 to 1902.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
SEWER EXPERT DEAD

New Haven, Feb. 21 Pt-Daniel F. Lawlor, former city superintend- ent of sewers. and for many years with the city streets and sewers died today after an illness from intestinal trouble. Under the present admin istration he had a title of engineer inspector
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
KING BACK ON HIS FEET

Bognor, Sussex. Feb. 21 N- King George has had his first real walk since he was stricken ill. He walked around his bedroom yester- day with the aid of a cane. He was weak and his nurse lowered at his side. but he successfully negotiated turn of the room.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
Cold in New Hampshire

Concord. N. H.. Feb. 21 R>-Today vas the coldest February 21 here in 59 years. the weather bureau re- ported. The thermometer fell to 5 degrees below zero. while unofficial readings were as low as 12 degrees below.
 A heavy snowstorm was sweeping this section of New Hampshire with indications that 1t would continue tonight.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
"Heavy snow" Warning

Boston, Feb. 21 R-The local of- flee of the weather bureau teddy is. sued heavy snow warning" for this afternoon and tonight.
 Snow began to fall here shortly after daybreak and by noon the storm was on in earnest. The city snow removal forces. barely through with digging out from the four-inch snowfall Tuesday night were put to work again. Indications were that the snow would be tho heaviest of the winter.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
TWO MOTHERS AND
 6Ch|LDREN BURN
Dwelling Firs h Plassyl1,a'
 Tlke 1tu uI6

Pittsburgh. Feb. 1l Ns-Ten per- sons, members of two families. wers burned to death in fires which de- stroyed their homes in western Pennsylvania early today.
 At Ebensburg. Mrs. Leo Aangold and her five children lost their lives, and at Hillsboro, Mrs. xenaa Berkey and her three children died
 The hve Nangold children ranged in age from 6 months to six years. The three Berkey children were aged stx weeks and and { ysars.
 Both fires apparently were caused by overheated stoves.
 The list of dead in two hres fol- lows:
 Mrs. Mary Mangold. 31.
 Mrs. Mangold's five children Paul. 6: Mary Frances. (: May Grace. !; Regis. 2: and Bobby months.
 Mrs. Zenas Berkey. 37.
 Mrs. Berkey's three children, Er. win, |: Merna, ,: and Nelroy, 1 weeks.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
Five Childrca Burn

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 Chicago, Feb. 21 N-Fire. started when . pot of boiling lard isnitsd. burned to death i've children of MT. and Mrs. John Ooms, of Lansing. Ill.,, last night. A sixth child. and the parents, were recovering from serious burns.
 The bungalow home of the ooms was destroyed. Flames from the lard set fire to curtains and the blaze was beyond control before members of the family realised what had happened.
 MT. and Mrs. Ooms each grabbed q child and ran outside. their cloth- ing ablaze. Ooms tried to go back into tho house but was restrained by neighbors.
 Four of the hve children, who were asleep when the Ire started, had no chance of escape. The fifth, rescued from the building. died later of burns. They were Anna, 1: Ed ward, 6; Gerben. s; Herbert, l3, and Sadie 9. But Sarah, II, prob- ably will recover doctors said.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
Trucks Lost in Blizzard

Rock Springs. Wyo.. Fb. 21 R)- A caravan of g big keiser Trans portation company trucks which left Rawlins. Wyo.. westbound for Rock Springs. Monday. and later reported lost in blizzard sweeping the Con-
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21

tinental Divide, have been located at Table Rock. 55 miles east of hsrs.
 A member of the party who resch- ed here late yesterday. said the trucks were buried in snow and have been surrounded by one of the worst blisEarda in recent years In southwestern Wyoming.
 The stalled party consists of Sk men and their wives and children. 4 relief truck left here last night with provisions and bedding.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
ENTERTAINS AT BRIDGE

Mrs. Earle J. Burdick of SIS Stan ley street. entertained at a bridge party at her home yesterday after noon. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Clark Benedict and Mrs. Charles Williams. Luncheon was served.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21

Mr. s.sith state tA.t h his sDsssA hs haA pFaissd Washtsst@ e . maa c integrity. but ons wbe may havs bseA feFeed te tel military liss whea thess vess required by circumstances.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-21
RELATED WINTER CLOSES DOWN ON
 EASTERN STATES
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day of the eastern seaboard.
 Jobs for Thousands

day oH the eastern seaboard.
 JObs for Thousands
 Metropolitan snow shovelers, who have been on vacation practically all winter, were called out in force. The street cleaning department or- dered out 1.500 men at 3:45 o'clock. called out double that number an hour later and by 7:50 a. m.. mus tered ten thousand emergency la. borers.
 The department put into service all of it's 7s: blows and every other available piece of apparatus.
 Harbor trafiic moved slowly, but transportation lines were not affect ed. Visibility in the upper bay was estimated at one quarter Of a mile. the snowfall being tantamount to a fog.
 The Furness liner Bermuda, due at z a. m., had not reported at a. m. The liner Leviathan was re- ported of the coast. inbound, and the Red Star liner Lapland wire- leased that she was delayed.