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New Britain herald., 1930-05-12
NEW CLAIMS COURT
 OPENS THIS WEEK
No Business Mill Be Accepted
 Until Wednesday Morning

The long awaited small claims court will officially open Wednesday of this week. Miss Beatrice Dahl son joined the staff Of Court Clerk Emil J. Danbcrg today and with other clerks is arranging final de- tails for the opening. She will ham, dle the small claims court under the supervision O. MT. Danberg and Miss Ruth Simons.
 The small claims court will make it possible for persons 10 collcc. damages up to Sl00 for costs as low as $lj0, the fee charged to enter the case. Judge Stanley J. Traceski and Morris D. SaNe will preside and 1t will not be necessary for persons to engage lawyers unless they so de- sire.
 No cases will be accepted until Wednesday. The common council chamber will be the now court room but lt will not be ready for use un- tll next month. At present the car pentors arc al work at another part Of city hall and when they are through they will reconstruct the common council chamber and the former main office Of the board o1 health for tho court room and clerk offices
New Britain herald., 1930-05-12
TWO MORE SEEK
 SENATE HONORS
Marcus Coolidge, Joseph O'Con-
 nell Announce Candidates

Boston, May 12 UP)-Two new candidates were in thf field today, seeking the democratic nomination for United States senator with the hope of succeeding Senator Freder- ick II. Gillett, republican.
 Those who entered the race over the weekend were Marcus k Cool idgn, 65 year old former mayor Of IitChburg, retired manufacturer. and liberal contributor to democratic po- iitical campaigns; and former Con Sressman Joseph r. O'Conncn of Boston, member Of the Massachu sets commission on uniform state laws and father Of a dozen children.
 Coolidge, whose candidacy had been expected for months. elected to run as a wet, calling in his statement for modification of the Nostead act 10 lcgalize beverages containing 10 70 15 per cent alcohol.
 He also recorded himself as op- posed 10 the pending HaWley- Sm cot tariff bill, declared future tariff re- vision should be undertaken sched- uIe by schedule after investigation by an independent tariff commission declared in favor Of federal regula- ton of interstate power rates, blam- cd the republican party for the stock market crash, and accused the G. O. ?. Of causing q false prosperity.
 Whether O'Connell will run as q wet or as dry was not disclosed in tho brief statement through " hich he formally announced his candidacy.
 The widespread dissatisfaction throughout Massachusetts against the republican party and it's leaders both state and national - most pointedly indicates that the demo- cratic party will win at the polls in November, if the right kind of nom- nations are made" O'Connell said
 He added that he would make public his platform later.
 Entrance Of Collidge and OCon- nell into the race increases to three the present number of democratic aspirants. the Rev. Roland D. Saw yer of Ware, Congregational minis ter and for 17 years a member ot the state legislature, having previ- ously announced his candidacy. Saw yer, like Coolidge, is running as a wet.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-12
Hoover Back at Desk
 After Fishing Excursion

Washington, May 12 (UP)-Re- freshed by a successful weekend fishing trip to his Rapidan, Va, camp, President Hoover settled down today to work on the many problems which must be solved be- fore congress adjourns. He returned here late yesterday.
 The presidential party enjoyed a good laugh yesterday at the expense Of Dr. Hubert Work, former in terior secretary and one Of MT. Hoover's camp guests. Work mis- took a. floating log for a stone and, stepping on it, plunged into cold mountain stream. He was hauled out by companions and apparently suffered no ill effects.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-12
STATE DEATH TOLL FIVE OVER SUNDAY
Four Killed in Auto Crashes,
 Small Boy Drowned

By the Associated Press
 Four persons were killed in auto. mobile accidents and a boy drown cd while swimming in Connecticut over the weekend.
 Daniel r. Murphy, 26, Of New Haven was killed and his wife was seriously injured in collision ot their automobile and d truck Charles Butter, the truck driver was held in s1,000 bond.
 While crossing the Milford turn. pike at Orange, Martin Gill, 55, ol West Haven, was fatally hurt by an automobile driven by Abraham Lc- dell Of Boston, Mass, who was held in $l,000 bond.
 Thrown from his motorcycle after q crash with machine in Bristol Alfred H. Terrier 4, Of Manches- ter, x. H, was fatally injured, dy- ing an hour later in d hospital.
 Helen kurek, 10 year old Mid, dletoWn girl died in q hospital as the result Of injuries suffered when she was hit by a mach!pe operat. ed by Martin J. Riga or Hartford Riga said the girl ran across the highway in front Of his machine.
 Wading out beyond his depth Melvin Jordan, [, drowned in q creek in the North Meadows sec. tion of Hartford. Two small com. panions, both of whom had been ir the water and were dressing, wit. messed the drowning and notified q policeman. The body was recover. cd an hour later.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-12
City Items

Charles Niska Of 343 High street reported 10 the police yesterday the theft Of A pigeons from his coop Saturda" night.
 co. No. 1 of the fire department vas called yesterday afternoon to T blaze in a rubbish pile in the rear Of the Schupack building on Main street.
 Officer Daniel J. Cosgrove report ed a collision Saturday night at Oak and Allen streets between q bus driven by H. J. Cacchillo Of 344 Allen street and a car driven by Harry J. Thompson Of 115 Wilcox avenue, Meriden. The lenders were damaged.
 Mrs. Carrie P. Shaw will entertain the members of the Womcn's Aid society of Berlin al tho homo or hor daughter, Mrs. II. r. Hodge, 55 Vance street, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
 The Military Order Of Lizards will entertain men bers and friends We'd nesday afternoon from 10 o'clock at the state armory.
 The regular monthly meeting Of the board of directors of the Visiting Nurse association will be held Tues day at 9:45 o'clock at the Visiting Nurse association headquarters, o2 Center street.
 Martha Chapter Sewing Circle wIll meet Thursday afternoon from ? to } o'clock at the home Of Mrs. Bessie Dyson, 3 Ridgewood street.
 The police have been notified that David DiPmto, l3. of 136 Winter street. left home Thursday and has not returned
 Tony Carubba Of this city was taken into custody by Sergeant kicly and Officer Griffen last night for violation of parole from the state rcformatory at Cheshire.
 The police are investigating a re- port by Tony Meletti that his re- volver was stolen from his barber shop at 59 North street.
 Miss Ella Ferguson of Brighton street spent the weekend with her cousin. Mrs. F. Carey of New Haven.
 Sons of Union Veterans Of the Civil War, Auxiliary No. l, will hold a regular meeting Wednesday eve ming at 7:30 o'clock at Jr. 0. |. A. NJ. hall.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-12
Pleasure Beach Building
 Burns Down Early Today

Bridgeport, May 12 PI-Thc res taurant and chop house at Pleasure Reach park was destroyed by fire early today. The blaze for a time threatened amuscment structures on the island, as a strong wind was blowing the embers toward them.
 The fire was brought under con- trOl at o'clock. Nothing remains Of the building but the Chimncys.
 l. had been leased from the Pleas urc Beach Park company by Jack l., Greenspun Of this city The loss is estimated at Sl0,000.
 Fire and park officials have been unable to determine what caused the fire, which broke out after the clos ing hour.
 H. Miyazki in charge Of the res taurant, told the authorities all fires in the building had been put out before closing.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-12
JOIN BROTHERHOOD
 AT MEETING HERE
Two Churches Admitted to As.
 S0Ciati0n Of LutheranS

Delegates and visitors numbering l25 attended the annual New Eng land conference Of Lutheran Broth erhoods held in St. Johns German Lutheran church on Arch street yes tcrday afternoon. Delegates were present from New Britain, Mcriden, Hartford, Bridgeport. Naugatuck, Southington, New Haven and Water bury.
 The session vas devoted 10 or ganization business, reports of com mittees and reports of officers. Two new members were admitted. the Emmanuel church brotherhood Of New Haven and the First Lutheran brotherhood Of Waterbury.
 It was voted 10 have q field day some time in September. date and place to he determined later.
 The address Of the day vas dc livered by Rev. William H. Meyer oi Waterbury. Devotional exercises were in charge Of Rev. M. W Gaudian of New Britain and Rev. " H. Tappcrt Of Meridcn.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-12
Entertain Friends On
 Wedding Anniversary

Mir. and Mrs. Bernard T. Don nelly Of 303 LinWood street. ob- served the ninth anniversary Of their marriage Saturday evening where they entertained with three tables Of bridge. Guests were present from Springfield, Mass, and this city. 4 delicious repast was served. Mr. and Mrs. Donnclly received many gifts. Mir. Donnelly is q member Of the firm Of II. J. Donnelly, Inc. owners of the Boston Store.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-12
Three Killed In Chicago Beer Flat
 As Officers Trap Blackmail Crew

Chicago, May F P}-Three men were shot dead in trap laid by po- lice officers in a North Clark street beer flat early today.
 The proprietor of the place, Jack Hayes, and two of the four gunmen who attempted to rob him, were the men killed. Joseph Altmcier, spa- cial investigator for the states at torney's office, was seriously wound cd.
 Altmeicr said that the two rob- bcrs who escaped also had been struck by bullets.
 Hidden With Officers
 The beer fiat is at 325S North Clark street, just north Of Belmont avenue. Altmcier, who specializes in cXtortion cases for the states at torhey. was hidden in the flat with four other officers.
 The robbers entered the place at ESQ o'clock this morning. flourish ed guns and demanded money. Hayes resisted and before the po- lice officers could open fire, Hayes was down, a bullet through the heart
 The police guns began pouring lead at tho robbers, two Of whom dropped One of the men killed was a negro. He had sought 10 barri- cade himself behind a partition. Several women were present, ir- cluding Hayes wife and his niece, and the officers were handicappe by fear Of Wounding them.
 Although scores Of shots were fir cd, the action took place so quickly 1t was over in less than a minute. with Hayes and the two Gunmen dead, Altmeier wounded and the other two robbers rushing down the stairs to the street.
 Witnesses said the shooting began almost as soon as the four men en- tered. The condition Of Altmeier vas too serious to permit question ing. but police believe he was pres cnt in the beer fiat with an aide to prevent a thretened eNtortion.
 Found Bomb Plot Evidence
 Altmeicr was credited with hay ing uncovered the evidence that re- suited in the recent bomb syndi- catc' prosecutions. In the past few days there have been four bonn pings, indicative Of a revival Of this meth cd of intimidation. It is prcsumci that Altmeier had gone 10 the place on a tip that eXtortionists were to come there during the night. In a holdup early yesterday Tt Bangcrts roadhouse near Westmonr. Eddie karish, the bartender, WIS killed by the leader Of a band of six robbers. karish was shot when he refused 10 obey the bandits com mand Of hands up" Leaving Kar- ish's body where it fell, the robbers 1 carefully searched the guests, takine about $2Q0 in cash and some jew ! olry.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-12
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
 WILL ORGANIZE TONIGHT
Ernest \. Humphrey Expected to Be Elected Chairman at First
 Meeting

A second meeting for the purpose Of reorganizing the board Of public works has been called for 7;30 o'clock tonight. last weeks call hav- ing failed to accomplish this func- tion when but one member Of the board came to city hall for the scs- sion.
 Tonight's meeting is scheduled for 7:30 o'clock. Ernest \. Humphrey is slated for the chairmanship, va cated by George F. Dobson three weeks ago. Howard A. Timbrel and Matthew L. Kennedy, new appointees to this commission, will attend their first meeting. The board personnel
New Britain herald., 1930-05-12
YESTERDAYS STARS

E. the Associated Press
 Ed Morris. Red Soy - Allowed Browns two hits to beat them 2 to ].
 Bib Falk, Indians - Drove in five runs with three doubles ard two singles as Indians trounCed Ath- lctics, 9 to :.
 Dazzy Vance, Robins - Beat Pi- rates 1o-2. on four-hit pitching per .ormanCc.
 Babe Ruth, Yankees - Hit single .nd fifth homer of year 10 help the Tanks whip Tigers to 6.
 Jess Haines, Cardinals - Pitched first complete game Of season, hold ing Braves 10 six hits and beating them, , 10 ,.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-12
HIGHWAY WORK ID
 SHOW B|G BOOSTS
Gains More Than 11O Per Cent
 in 35 States

Washington, May 1o (UP)-Gains in first quarter highway construc- ton expenditures, running more than no per cent in excess Of last years road building costs, were an- nounced today by 5 state governors through Secretary Of Commerce La mont.
 Funds spent In these states dur ing the first three months Of 1930 totalled s114tO1.3SS, compared with S5Q,91o,133 in 1929, Lamont repor..- ed. He saw the volume increase IS especially significant in connection with the problem Of spreading en- ployment throughout the year"
 Highway construction operations under way involve the use Of mil lions Of tons Of materials drawn from widely separated sourccs,' h.. said "Thcy provide employment both di- rcctly and indirectly over broader areas than an5 other type Of public work"
 Thirty state governors. ot the G5 filing returns. reported first quarter increases, while 16 announced con tract awards 100 per cent or more above the same period last year.
 Pcnnsylvania led the states in the dollar value Of its contracts. S15,- 4sa.S55. as compared with s2.28@,- sI3 during the first three months O. 1922.
 Highway contracts increased 755 per cent in New Hampshire.
 Decreases under last year were reported by only five statcs-kon lucky. Michigan, Delaware, Montana and Arkansas.
 First quarter gains in road buj)d- ing expenditures in other states ln- cluded Connecticut, 46.5 per cent.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-12
FJRNITJR STORE CLOSED ,

Deputy Sheriff Martin II. Hor- Hitz today closed by attachment the furniture store of Solomon Steinmar on Lafayette street on two suits brought against the owner. The Bridgeport Bed Spring Co. filed sult for $50. Attorney Henry E. Diner stein of Bridgeport represents the plaintiff. The Commercial Trust Co. brought suit for damages of $500. Attorney Cyril r. Gaffney represents the nIainuff.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-12
TREASURE CHESTS
 ID BE PRESENTED
Filipino Coming Here to Receive
 Gifts for Island Children

On Sunday afternoon, May IS, in
 the South Congregational church the Friendship Treasure Chests
 which have been filled by young people and children of many churches in New Britain will be pre- sented to the children of the Philip
 pine Islands and formally received by q representative Filipino, T. A Cabacungan, who is coming to New
 Britain for this purpose. Mir. Caba- cungan was born and reared in the Philippines. His father was a city official and he himself was educated in government and missionary schools of his homo country. He has had experience in preaching and other church work for several years and has edited a b1-monthly maga- zinc published in his native dialect.
 He speaks four dialects beside speaking English and Span ish. He has completed a rovi-
 sion Of d translation of the Bible
 in the Pangcsinan dialect.
 In 1924 NIT. Cabacungan went as private secretary to the Hon. Theo- dore Yangco, Filipino philanthropy
 ist, to the World Sunday school convention held in Glasgow, Scot land. Later Mr. Cabacungan came to the United States where he was
 graduated from Central Wesleyan college at Warrenton, Missouri.
 From Missouri he went to Union Theological seminary and Columbia university where he is at present working for an advanced degree. He is now serving as president of the
 Filipino Student Christian Move ment, an organization Of Christian i Philippine students in the United States.
 During his college course Mir Ca bacungan won honors in college ora i torical contests and has appeared before many audiences in this coun- i try to<intcrpret the culture and cus- toms Of the Filipino people. H. has musical talent. playing both the violin and guitar and singing Fill 1 pino folk songs and hymns both in i Filipino dialect and in Spanish.
 | In addition to receiving the 1 Friendship Treasure Chests on obe- ! half Of the people of the Philippines Mir. Cabacungan will speak and sing on the program at the com- munlty farewell for the Friendship ! Treasure Chests to be held on Ma> 1 s. He will appear in Filipino cos tune. Many Of the churches and child schools Of the city arc uniting l in this community farewell, admis-
 sion 10 which will be free and open
 10 the general public both children
 and adults. The hour will be 4
 o'clock on Sunday afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-12
St. Elizabeth's Circle
 To Give Play for Fund

St Eliza beth's theatrical circle of the Sacred Heart church will meet at the regular monthly meeting to- morrow evening at s o'clock at theIr clubrooms at the Rectory hall to complete arrangements for the pres entation Of the play for the bene- fit of the disabled veterans fund which is being conducted by Gen, Haller post whose headquarters are on Broad street.
 Preliminary plans will also be dis. cussed for the annual summer out- ing Of the guild
New Britain herald., 1930-05-12
Military Court Called to Probe Action Which Led to Burning of
 Court House at Sherman, Texas
Commander of National Guard Takes Charge While Minister Raises Fund to Repay Negroes.

Sherman, Texas, May 12 Pl- A military court was called here today to inquire into the action of the mob which on Friday night fired inc court house, killed a negro who had attacked a white woman, and then destroyed three blocks of property in the negro section.
 Colonel Lawrence l.. Niece, com handing officer of national guards men who took charge of the city Saturday night under Governor Dan Moody's martial law proclamation, Sd i'd he would leave nothing undonc 10 "get at the bottom. of the occur rences.
 16 Men Held
 Sixteen men were held awaiting action of this court. Fourteen Of the prisoners also were charged by fed eral officers with violation of the prohibition laws. Other arrests were expected to follow.
 A coroner officially declared George Hughes, the mob's victim, to have been suffocated in a record vault in the court house. His body. nevertheless was dragged through the streets and then burned at q prominent corner in the negro dis trict
 Sherman today was beginning to resume it's normal activities.
 Guardsmen, however, still were stationed at the corners of the court house square with machine guns and were patrolling the streets of the town. A heavy guard also was main taincd about the jail. where the IS men arrested after the riots were held.
 Quiet prevailed in the city all day Sunday, the troopers great difficulty being in directing the traffic of sHarming thousands of Sunday mo- torists, drawn here by curiosity to sec the ruined court house and the negro residence district stormed by the mob
 4 military order prohibiting the congrcgatnG of moro than three persons on the streets tended 10 dis courage the sightseors.
 Most Of Sherman's negro popula- ton of 1,5o0 10 2.000 was back at home after having fled at the in Ception Of the mob action. Officers were paying especial attention to protecting their lives and property,
 Dr. A. T. Wharton. pastor emeri- tus Of the Presbyterian church. launched a movement to pay for property damaged by the mob and planned 10 start a financial cam- paign today.
 Leaders Regret Trouble
 \ statement signed by a number of business men expressing regret at the disorders vas read at the Baptist church.
 A general order issued by the mil itary authorities prohibited the car rying Of arms of any description and prohibited the sale, barter, exchange or gift of firearms, ammunition or explosives Of any character, except under control of the provost mar shal.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-12
WANDERING GIRLS FOUND

Officer W. S. Strolls picked up a 15 year old girl yesterday and she was sent to the Town Home tempor- arily. It is said she has been un- manageable for some time.
 Officer stephen Coffey picked up Ia 14 years old girl after midnight Saturday and brought her 10 hcr home, where he learned that she had left about ? o'clock in the aft ernoon. She was with three young men at Booth and Myrtle streets when the officer took her in cus- tody and she refused 10 tell where they had been. The probation de- partment is investigating.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-12
Salesman Fined Today
 In Stock Sale Fraud

Ncstport, May 12 Lp) - David Sager of RoXbury, Mass, was fined $2o9 iii Wcstport town court today "hon hc vas arraisnod before Judge Herbert E. Baldwin on a charge Of fraud. In addition Saser promsod to make full restitution Of $41oo 10 Harold Pickering of this town.
 Sascr, is one of the dozen or more stock salesmen who were arrested ir different parts Of the state in
New Britain herald., 1930-05-12
COFFLE LOAN OFFERED

London, May F (UP)-Dealings in the $1oG-rGa,o00 international coffc3 loan to the state of Sac Paulo. Braz,l, began today on the London stocE exchange.
 The bonds opened at a discount of IT, per cent, later falling to q discount of l 4, and closing at l %s discount.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-12
BOY SCOUTS HAVE CEREMONY

An inycstiturc ceremony was car ricd out Saturday evening at Inc meeting of Boy Scout Troop at tho Roys' club. William Graffan. Sam
 Ella and Robert Bonncy Of 'hc South church troop put on an In dian dance. Scoutmaster Harry Bor- noN Assistant Scoutmastcr Fred Pc ters, members Of the troop commit- tee. parents Of the Troop mcmbers. and Superintendent Dwight Skinner of the Boys club took part in thl program. @
New Britain herald., 1930-05-12
CO\SOLS FOR MONTY

London, May l2 lp,-Consols for money 55 1-4, be Beers 9. Rand Mines 5. Bar silver 19 1-4 per ounce. Money 1 3-4 per cent. Dis count rates, short bills and three months 2 1-8-2 3-16 per cent.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-12
Rev. Gustave H. Schneck
 Assumes New PastOrate

Rev. Gustave H. Schneck, former pastor of the Memorial Baptist church in this city. has accepted 2 new pastorate in Passaic. x. J, and took over his new duties there yes terday. Rev, MT. SChncck removed from this city to Milwaukee several years ago. put decided to remove cast.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-12
SMITH SCHOOL MEETING

Officers will be elected at the an- nual m- cting Of the Levi 0. smith school Parents and Teachers asso- citation tonight, School Committee man George Levitt will be the speaker and Mrs. Ruth Schadc Smedley will sing,
New Britain herald., 1930-05-12
Skipper Who Commanded Vessel
 49 Years, Dies In Texas at 8

has not yet been completed, one va cancy in each partys allotment exist ing.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-12

connection with misrepresentation of Page < Shaw stock. His case is the first 10 be tried.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-12
Virgin Isles Population
 Shows Decrease of 4,039

St. Thomas. Virgin Island. May r GP>-Thc total population here as established by the new census is @2,O12, d decrease Of 4039 as listed hy the late census in 1917. It is divided as follows:
 St. Thomas: 9,S34; previous, 10,- 191-decrease 357.
 St. Croix: 11,413; previous 14,- a01-decrease SASS.
 St. John; 765; previous 595-de- crease 194.
 The Virgin Islands form the new est possession of the United States. They were acquired from Denmark for $25.00Q, 900 in 1917, and are ad- ministercd by a naval governor, since d naval base is maintained there The population is predom- InantIy negro.
 
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