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New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
T0Otsie Joins Ranks of
 Famous Dogs in Society

New York, May F0 -Tootsie. the little white Spitz dog for whom two masters contested in court the other day, found himself today a fratcrnal brother Of Rin Tin Tin and Cora. pct of the Prince of Wales.
 Life membership was awarded to Tootsie in the Tail-Waggers' club. a fellowship which encompasses 500,- GOO dogs in S countries who are fla nous in their own right, or are pets Of famous masters or mistrcsses.
 A negro and q crippled boy both claimed Tootsic in court, and the magistrate awarded him 10 the crippled lad, Herman kinsky Toot- sie's resulting publicity made him eligible for the Tail-Waggers to which belong the dogs of Queen Maude of Norway, the Duke of Gloucester, Mime. Frioda Hempei. George NJ, Cohan and Lord Baden Powell.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
ST. CECILIA CHOIR
 IN ANNUAL CONCERT
Program Will Be Given in
 Sacred Heart School Hall

The St. Cecilia choir of Sacred Heart church will give its annual concert this season tomorrow night at ESQ at the Sacred Heart school hall on Gold street and will present "1aricly entertainment with about 90 members Of the organiza- ton taking part
 The program sill consist Of solos, duets and quartettos which will be followed by q comedy sketch pre- sentcd by members of St. Elizabcth's theatrical circle.
 The program follows:
 Introduction .-.- St. Cccilia's choir Polish selection ......... J. Miklosz Song, Heart" .. ". Pray yjalkowska,
 H. Boro0ska, C. KaminsBi and
 ]. CaCkowski.
 Polish song .......... Male Choir Banjo duct Lady Rose and Just q
 Smile .. r. Domurat, r. Lada. Arab song ..,,..-...,,..,.. Choir Song .....,...,...,.. A. BrzozoWy How Can I Leave Thee .....
 Quartet L. Pihiel, M. Adamo-
 wicz, E. Domurat and r. Bcrk. 6orenade ........ Duet, J. Miklosz
 and NJ. Szyszka
 Song, Poland" ............ Choir
 The cast which will present the comedy sketch is composed Of F. kowalczyk, $. Dabkowsbi, J. ksia- lck and W. LioziuleWicz.
 Other members of the choir who will take part in the concert arc l.. Boroweka. l.. Szyszka, A Drala, M. Drag. 5. EogaIska. N. Koczta. E. kulesik. NJ. Kulesik. A. Gavelek, NJ klichov ska, /. kozloUska. NJ Flis, W. Przyjalkowska. NJ Logwin, A Elaszko, B, Gawelek. H. kaczoreh, Z. ZyskoUska M. kaczmarczyk. 7. Makare Wicz, H. konick. J. SiVicka. (. Gworek, NJ. Pichel, H. Sokolow- ska. K. Rogalska, Z. klimuszka, 7. Wloszczyna, B. Senk, V, Borowska. J. Potakj, F. Kucharezyk, $. HoEak, and V. Janczarski.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
Missionaries Quite Safe
New Britain Residents
 Go on Trip to Poland

Mrs. Mary Drezek of 70 Grove street, and her daughter, Miss Mary Drezck. sailed last night from New York for Poland, where they plan an extensive visit with relatives and friends. They will return 10 this country in six months.
 Andrew Zyla Of 2S5 High street. a resident of this city for many years, also left last night for Poland,
 Frank Olcjniczak Of TcrryNillC sailed this morning for Poland.
 Mrs. Bertha Perkowska and three daughters, Misses Helen. Charlotte and Stella Perkowska, all of Spring field, left this morning for Poland. They have been guests of relatives in this city on numerous occasions.
 Stanley Lis, son Of Valentine Lis of East Granby, will arrive homo on Monday from Poland. He is d brother of John Lis Of 12l Farm ngton avenue.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
Four Youths Hit Car,
 Two Are Captured

Stamford, May 3 lPl-Four youths in q Massachusetts sedan abandoned their car here this morning after sidcswiping and ovcrturning a car operated by II. J, Balcher of Oar fen. Neither Balcher nor his three year old son were injured.
 Two Of the four youths were picked up a short time later on the post road, They gave their names as John Didousky l7, and Thomas Hogan, 70, both or Thompsonville, Conn. They said the other two hal picked them up in Milford carly this morning and were giving them a lift to New York where they were 10 seek employment. The MassachU- sotts car IS believed 10 have been stolen by the two who escaped. Stamford. Greenwich and Daricl police arc searching for them.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
Homer Skeels Elected
 As President of Road

St. Johnshury. Vt. May . - Homer Shccls or Montpelier, general counsel for the St. Johnsbury X Lake Champldin railroad, was elected it's vice president and general manager today 10 fill the vacancy left by Ed ward s. French. recently elected president Of the Boston G Maine rail- road
 He previously succeeded Mir. French as president Of the Montpel- for X Wells River railroad and the Barre X Chelsea railroad.
 Mir. Skccls formerly served as gen. cral counsel for the three railroads lie first learned railroading after his graduation from Middlebury College 25 wears ago and has resigned his law partnership with former Attor- ney General John Garibaldi Sargent to give his full time to railroad man. a-emcnl.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
CUSTOMS GUARDS PAY
 VISIT TO s. s. BREMEN
Pocket Patters Search Visitors Leay- in Ship Prior to Her Sailing
 From Brooklyn Pier

New York, May P - Resuming practice abandoned some months ago, customs guards last night searched all visitors leaving tho North German Lloyd liner Bremen prior to her sailing from her Brook lyn pier.
 No arrests were made, but several pints and half pints of liquor were seized. More than 1000 visitors were searched as they left the ship, the government men batting the pockets of the men and examining wraps carried by women.
 Another squad searched the ships staterooms and in cases where liquor vas found inquired whether it had been purchased from the boats crew. Automobiles on the pier also were thoroughly gone over.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
25TH ANNIVERSARY
 0F COURT COLUMBIA
Silver Jubilee to Be Celebrated
 With Banquet Monday

Plans have been completed for the @5th annivcrsary banquet Of Court Columbia, Catholic Daughters or America, 10 be held Monday eve ming at the Burritt hotel. Guests from Stamford. Greenwich, Bridge port, New HaTen Willimantic Mid dletoWn. Cromwell, Centeryille Mass, Long Island City, \. Y. and Stafford Springs, arc expected to hc present Rt ReS. William J. Hafcy, Bishop of Raleigh, North Carolina will be the speaker. Miss Agnes NJ Fox will be toastmistress.
 The banquet chamber at the hotei will be decorated with flags. flowers and balloons in purple and gold colors Of the order.
 The dinner will be served from G:30 to 9:3O o'clock daylight say ing time, and dancing will be enjoy cd from 9:3O o'clock to lo. The following program will Dc present. cd:
 Mafcn .....,,,.,.,,... Orchestra. Flag Salute ....... Court Columbia Prayer .. Rev, Matthew J. Traynor. America .,..... Court Columba, Greetings .... Ms. Rose Keruin,
 ,.,,.,,........,. Grand Regent Solo ...,...... May Morning.
 ............. Mrs. Mary T Crcan Court Columba, Miss Agnes NJ Fox. Remarks .... Mrs. Mabel Larcy.
 .................. State Regent. SeIeCtlon .,'-........... Orchestra. Address Rt. Rev. William J. Hafey. Solo ..... Garden Of My Heart"
 ......... Miss Rose Mary Riley. Presentation to Charter Members,
 ..,... Mrs. Elizabeth L. Ahern,
 ......,..... National TtCasurct, Star SpangIcd Banner .........
 ..,............... Court Columha. Accompanist ......... J. J Crcan.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET

Several New Britain cases are scheduled for superior court next week.
 On Tuesday the habeas corpus suit of Fernando Peres against his wife, Mary Companz Peres for the custody of their six year old daugh- ter is scheduled. The case Of Irene NJ. Sataline against Andrew J. Sat aline is also on the docket for that day as is the suit of Rosario Ador- no. administrator. against Joseph Liss.
 The divorce suit of Bertha Sitz Heintz vs. Henry Heintz is set down for Wednesday. Thursday the suit of the Elaine Realty Co.,, against Angelo Tomasso and the suit of Robert Sidcrowsky against the Sher- man Sand Co. may be heard. The second last case on the Thursday docket is that of the Commercial Trust Co, against Dr. D. W. O'Con- nell, '. Nj. T. A. '6c B. society, ct al.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
GIRLS CHORUS TO SING

The Nylious girls chorus will give d musical entertainment tonight at Lithuanian hall on Park street.
 The chorus is composed of Lith- uanian girls of this city. Professor V. Nisuckis of Hartford has full di- rcction of the chorus. The program will begin at 7:S0 o'clock and will include Lithuanian songs. solos, duets and ballet dancing. Dancing will follow the entertainment,
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
STAMP CLUB ENDS
 ITS SEASON AT "
Victor BakanaS Wins First
 Prize in Contest

The last meeting of the junior stamp club was held this week at the Y. NJ. C. A. Since the organiza- ton of the club the members have had a keen interest in collecting Percy C. Washburn local collector with years Of experience. has acted as the leader of the club since it began.
 Mir. Washburn makes the follow ing report for the season: The club was organized and met for the first time on Monday evening, November 90, 1929. The following boys were at the first meeting; William Coates Richard Moore, Daniel Plude. Israel Zevin. Herbert Ritter, Donald Bet tencourt, Raymond EechenberC and John Post Post has the distinction Of having a record Of 100 per cent attendance.
 Since the club started the mcm- bcrship increased from eight to 50 members. The average attendance for the year was fl boys. The club
 
 Herbert E. Erwin the local post master spoke. At the conclusioD Of his talk, Mr. Erwin. who is also an ardent collector, presented each hoy present with d foreign air mail stamp.
 Bakanas Wins Prize
 IL was decided soon after the club began to have contest lasting un- til the end Of the year. Things which were to be considered werc: Arrangement. accuracy, neatncss, and effort. Victor Bakanas won the first prize Of packet Of stamps. and II. Clark took second place, for which he also will receive q packet of stamps. These awards will hc presented al the annual athletic banquet for the boys Monday cve- ming. The following boys received honorable mention for their collcc- tions: John Post, Henry Nadonncl- ly. Edward Hoffman, Sheldon Docr- fer, Donald Spencer, George Durr. Arthur Baycr. Frank Miller. Irving Bloomstramm and Harold Jabad
 Those belonging 10 the club are William Coates. William KahmS, Israel Zevin, Ernest Gaudette. Will bur Muller, Albert Hyneck. George Keller, Harold Jakad, Herbert Rit- ter, John SChaffer. Raymond Reg ley, John Post, Richard Moore, Les lie Doerfer, Donald Bettencourt. Wesley Draper, Arthur Bayers, Her bert Wells. Edward Hoffman, John Zysk. Franklin Ripple. LeGrand Mullin, Paul DeRail, Sheldon Docr- fer, Roland DeRail, Charles Bass. Henry Nadonnclly. Russell Peterson, Wernner Schultz. Carl Dorr, George Stevenson, Joseph Dunkcl Daniel Pludo, George Durr. Conrad Berg lund, Donald Spencer, Irving Bloom stramm, George Anderson, Halcomb Jones, Frank Euka, Raymond Rechenberg. Elmer Swanson, John Covert Victor Bakanas. Tony No lusis, Ronald Bcvesford, HowarI Messenger. Frank Miller and Carl Manthcy.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
CHINESE BAND|TRY
 INCREASES RAPIDLY
Starving Civilians and Unpaid
 Soldiers Loot and Kill

Shanghai, May Pl-Church press and consular reports indicate a considerable increase in banditry throughout China during the frs, months of this year. In some dis tricts it is estimated that more than half the total population is engaged in footing and piundering their ncighbors as the last means of ob- taininG lil inG.
 Civil war, famine and the ColdeSt winter in years arc the chief causes of the wars. in the south China provinces excessive taxation is the principal force that has led the peo- pie to take up banditry while ill central China and in the north, the war. starvation and cold has serve ] 10 drive huge hordes of men, women and children across the country, robbing and destroying as they so.
 Soldiers Turn Robbers
 Hupeh Province, in normal years one. of the richest districts along the Yangszc river, has been cspc- cially, hard hit. It was in this prov inCe that the last rebellion ocCurred and consular reports indicate that former soldiers have grouped into we'll organized robber bands which loot towns and villages and kidnap persons of even moderate means. Several army commanders have not paid off their troops in months. even years, and tho soldiers, tiring Of q paylecs life, have quit the service to make their living where they can find it.
 Tn northern Hupeh night sel- dom passes but a village or farm stead goes up in flames reads the report from mission in that sec tion. The price the bandits have levied in human lives may never be known but the deserted and barren countryside gives mute evidence ot the high toll cxacted.
 In the provinces Of Honan, Shan tuns and kHangsi, similar condi- tions exist Here, the reports in- dicate. country people have joined forces with the soldier bands and are engaged in robbing and plum dering the homes Of their neighbors. Rich Areas Desolated Tn the famine areas Of kansu and Shensi, provinces banditry has at tained alarming proportions. An otherwise rich agricultural region, this part of China is now one of the most desolatc and barren places in all Asia.
 North ManChuria also has suffer cd heavily from the recent spread of banditry. During the past few years this section Of China has prospered and the Mukdcn government had succeeded in suppressinG the rowing gangs of bandits. But the recent Sno-R Russian dispute turned the at tention of the government troops to warfare. leaving the country easy prey 10 robber bands. Now that the dispute with the soviet has subsided the Manchurian army again is di- recting it's attention toward bandit suppression.
 Missionaries Quite Safe IL is considered amazing that de- spite widespread disorder in the in tcrlor, foreign missionaries who live amid such conditions have been mparativcly safe. It is true that bandits killed at least dozen Chris tian workers during 1929, but this number is considered small in com parison with the many missionaries in tho land.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
LIGHT IS FINISHED

Workmen employed on the job of constructing the electric lights of the fountain in Walnut Hill park presented. to the city by C. F, Smith light will be turned on as soon as it becomes dark this evening and will remain on until the light is turned off at the monument
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
LOOP SKYSCRAPER
 |MPR|SONS THRUSH
Bird Flies Into 23-StOry Hollow "WelI" and Cannot Escape

Chicago May (Pl--A little brown thrush is causing stir among the tenants Of the 23-story State Bank building. in the Loop.
 The skyscrapor is in the shape of hollow square, and it was into this hollow square that the thrush flew three days ago.
 By now this little fellow realizes his mistake There is not the slight est doubt but that the thrush yoa~ns for the meadows, the trees and the gurglng brook; and hundreds of workers in the State Bank building arc trying to help him get there.
 Not Room to Escape
 The thrush-though there are some city bred birdmcn who say he is no thrush at all. but rather some strange creature of the air-has been unable to find his way out of the enclosure. The top is open to tho sky, but the bird has not room enough to spiral g stories up 10 freedom. He has resisted every cf- fort at capture.
 Occupants Of the building. which houses the Chicago stock exchange, loep inc window lodges loaded with bread crumbs. Ono millionaire has placed q head of lettuce cnticingly before the bird, which, however. has shown no interest in a balanced dict.
 All Human Ideas Fail
 X assistant fire chief, several fire men, some sage policemen and m agent of the Humane society have tried every known device to get their hands on the thrush so they can set him free. The thrush, how ever, IS unusually dumb or else very happy in his predicamcnt Even the use of flashlights and nets at night have been unaVallinE.
 Last night one office was left bril- liantly lighted. with the window open. but the thrush was not inter csted. Occasionally during the day he bangs against the walls of the building in search for q way out, and then drops back to the skylight, which is flush with the seventh floor.
 Business in the State Bank build ing has suffered badly even big stock and bond men, insurance brokers and investment bankers are spending hours watching the thrush and following the efforts made to capture 1t.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
Birth Record

A daughter was born at New Brit ain General hospital today 10 Mr. and Mrs. Zigmund JuchoncDicz Of 16l Washington street.
 A daughter was born today to Mir. and Mrs. John Gradzinskl Of 25G Beaver street at New Britain Gcner- al hospital.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
Named Junior Counselor
 At New Hampshire Camp

Miss Mary Schultz, daughter of been appointed junior counselor at Pine Knoll camp, North Conway, N. H. for the summer. She was elected honor girl by the other girls at the camp last summer and was awarded a gold medal for passing tests in all sports for junior, intermediate and senior years at camp.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
ARREST OF GANDH|
 |SEXPECTED SOON
Move Predicted if Indian Leader
 Carries Out Threats

London, May LPl-The next move Of the government in India was awaited here today with consider able interest. Feeling was widespread that Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the civil dlsobedienCe campaign, would not be allowed to remain in liberty much longer.
 Bombay dispatches indicated that the long awaited step might be talk cn by the administration when Gandhi fulfills either of two threats to come to Bombay personally 10 lead his passive resistance move ment, or when he moves on Dhar- sana to seize the government con- trollcd salt depots.
 X Bombay dispatch to the Daily Mail suggested that Gandhi had placed conditions on his going to Bombay which he knew would not he complied with and that he did not really wish 10 go there.
 These conditions included that he should have 100000 followers, wear ins homcspun, foroswcarng vio- lencc, practicing rigorous self-denial and plcdging themselves 10 devote one hour each today to hand spinning. The Mail said that less than S,o66 had responded to the call, fe" desiring 10 submit 10 the self denial conditions insisted on by Gandhi.
 Past Non-Niolcnt Stage
 Earl Russell, under secretary in the India office, in q speech last night at Southampton. remarked that Gandhi's campaign of profcssed non-vIolence already had led to con siderable violence, and said:
 "Gdndhi expresses himself IS very sorroWful that this has been the case, but says if is q necessary re- suit. If it is q necessary result steps must be taken to put an end to it."
 Russell deporcd that while the government 'sympathctically' was doing all possible to bring the poo- pl" Of India together in a confer cnco where they might submit their claims and demands freely and have them examined. q certain proportion or the population preferred civil disobedienCc and even violence.
 He contended that Niccroy Lord Irwin had shown extra ordinary pa tienC" and forobearanCc, and said: 'Wc are not going to be dcnected Of our intention to deal fully and frankly with the Indian question be cause of outbreaks by those who wish to have the question dealt with that way"
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
LAKE CoMpOUNCE OPENING

The informal opening Of Lake Compounce will take place tomor- row. All amusements at the resort will be in operation but there will be no dancing. The formal opening will take place on Saturday, May 10, with fireworks in the evening.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
WOMEN ID VOTE
 ON PEACE PLANS
Heated Debates on War PreYtn-
 tioD Program Expected

Louisville, Ky, May (uP)-Ap- prorsl Of measures intended to bring about increased international cooperation to abolish war was cx- pectcd 10 he voted today by the National League Of Women Voters as the loadins political minds Of feminine America ended their 10th anniversary conrcntion.
 The 500 delegates, including wom- en who pioneereI the movement which brought to th,ir sex the right to vote, were scheduled to hold final hearings on resolutions ranging from support ct the cables act amendment making womon's citizen- ship and nationality on a par with that of men. to cAtculinS q vote of thanks to President Herbert Hoover for indorlng th3 national materna! and child act drawn up by the chli- dren'j bureau.
 Heated Debate Looms
 Heated debates cu the formula ton O. ,hc prevention of War pro gram were in prospect before the election Of officers that was to mark the close of tha first decade of tho organizations existence.
 Evidence that the program would arouse considerable discussion came yesterday when the women, by Il vote Of 115 to g, went on record as supporting the three and five power naval pacts recently drawn up at London.
 Opposition 10 the leagues indorse- ment Of these pacts vas led by Miss Katherine Ludngton of Lynn, Mass, She contended that the multiplicity and confusion of the naval statistics made the pacts so difficult to un- derstand that the league should maintain a hands off" policy.
 Before the women adjourned 10 attend the main social function Of the annual conclave-thc tenth an niversary ball-they acceded to tn. demand Of Miss Ruth Morgan of New York, chairman of the commit tee on the prevention Of war, that the league support international reduction Of expenditures for war and national measures preparatory 10 such international reduction"
 Delegates Optimistic
 The delegates were optimistic as they prepared to attend the final ses- sion today They recalled the span of years that started when they were gI anted the right to vote and which led Up to the nomination of the first woman candidate for senator-Ruth Hanna Mccormick of Illinois. Her nomination was seen as the dawn Of q new political era that will permit women to play an ever increasing part in national government.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03
BREWER ORGAN RECITAL

Howard l.. Brewer, organist and choir leader at the First Baptis5 church, will give an organ recital Wednesday evening at o'clock. It will be public recital and the last of the season.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03

Mrs. Robert L. Dodge of New Yor5 paid one Of largest customs fines ever imposed. The amount was S212,2S6, together with duties on un-
 declared jew elry and clothing,
New Britain herald., 1930-05-03

The population of Australia on September 30, 1929, was 6,391, ,000. This is moro than q million less than the population of the city of London.