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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-29

1t costs something to take a thor
ough census, but 1t has frequently been
observed that knowledge Is better than
riches.
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Coin Collectors Sighted.

From the Worcester Telegram.
Coin collectors are doubtless ready to
concede that President Hoover is not
making good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-29

Only the earth travellers ask whether
flying is worth the risk. Aviators with
out exception declare that It is.
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Reports of the probable state Of the
United States Treasury are almost as
variable as those Of the weather Blu
reau itself.
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Use of the term perfect crime" may
in fact refer properly to imperfect
methods of detection.
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published herein. All rights of publication Of
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Studying Chances

why do you 60 to the races if you
never bet?"
For the sake Of the sport" answered
Mr.. Chuegins. IF our old flivver gets
to the track and back without break
down we call 1t a winning day"
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Blames Women
For Welded Infelicity.

impartial, Montevideo.-A woman
who has in her charge one Of the many
agencies established In Berlin with the
object Of giving advice and information
to those persons who desire to contract
matrimony, and also TO those already
married who wish to get divorces has
declared In public talk that the svelte
figure Of the modern woman Is re-
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We got new church organist," said
Uncle Eben. DE old one was takin'
too much advantage Of de fact dat both
hands was always busy when it come
time to take up a collection"
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IncOngruity.

Men we call great we sometimes find
To bits of spitefulness inclined.
That makes us wonder after all
How one so great could be 50 small.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-29

Jud Tunkins says don't tell your hard
luck story to friends. Enemies will
enjoy 1t more.
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Question Not to the Point.

question NOT 70 the POlnt.
do you think you will leave ONCE
poorer than when you entered upon it?"
Hadn't gone that far into the mat
ter" answered Senator Sorghum. Il
haven't the faintest idea of leaving
office under any circumstances what
ever"
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Apple Blossom.

The apple blossom queen was there,
So radiantly young and fair.
She said-"Good tree, it would be fine
Had you a warm fur coat like mine!'
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"A rich man." said Hi Ho, the sage
of Chinatown, must learn to be .
purse bearer for the needs of others"
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MARYLAND and virginia
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13

friend and co-worker through the entire period of my official life, At torney P. F. McDonough. will an- swer the call of the democratic party and be a candidate for mayor, is most gratifying to me. have known MT. McDonough for many years as a personal friends, and for nearly a quarter Of a century as an able, con- scicntious and efficient public off, cial. I doubt if there is another man in the city today who has the back ground. through business experience, through his profession, through suc- cessful handling of financial affairs, and through long association with the government of the city of his birth, which Mir. McDonough pos sesses to fit him for the office of mayor.
 Tt is a pleasure to crown nearly a. score of years in public service with my endorsement of a candidate for mayor who has the high qualities of citizenship, character. ability and general fitness which are Mir. Me Donoush's."
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
City Items

Jacob Harlan, II, of 5 Lyman street, was admitted to New Britain General hospital today for trea.- ment for an injury to his shoulder, sustained at the Washington school.
 Mrs, Frank Reynolds of Montreal, Can. formerly Miss Kathleen Grace, a teacher in the public schools her, is visiting relatives in the city.
 Co. No. 6 of the fire department was called to a grass fire on property tf Joseph Scavillo of 101 Monroe street at 12:4S o'clock this after noon.
 The regular meeting of Pride Cir cle No. 10. Lady Foresters. will be held in Red Mems hall at o77 Main street. this evening. After the meet ing a St. Patrick's supper will be held
 Martha Washington Council. Daughters of America. will hold a card party Friday afternoon at 2:3U o'clock.
 Walter H. Kovel is attending the National Shoe Rebuilders convention in Philadelphia.
 Sergeant r. A. McAvay has turned over to Miss Ruth Bristoll, woman probation officer Is year old boy who has been sleeping away from home. He is said to have admitted theft of a small amount of money from q High street grocer. Frank IIlmgren of 3 Sunrise ave nue complained to the police today that a "no dumping" sign was taken off his lot on Brighton street and since then the place has been used as a public dumping grounds.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
INCREASED TARIFF
 ON SUGAR REMAINS
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sugar and cement duties were re- jected by identical votes, 47 to sS.
 The roll call follows:
 For reconsideration: Repubi- cans: Allen. Blaine. Borah, Brook hart, Capper, Cutting. Frazier, La Toilette, McMaster. Norbeck. Nor ris. Nyc and Robinson of Indiana- 13.
 Democrats; Barkley. Black, Brat ton, Brock, Carsway, Connally, George, Glass, Harris, Harrison, HaWes, Heflin, Mckellar. Overman, Pittman, Sheppard, Simmons, Steck, Stephens. Swanson, 1ydings, Wag- ner. Walsh of Massachusetts,, Walsh of Montana, and Whccler-o5.
 Total-5S.
 Against reconsideration: Demo- crats: Ashurst. Broussard, Cope land, Dill, Fletcher, Hayden, Rams dell, Thomas of Oklahoma and Trammell-9.
 Republicans: Baird. Bingham, Couzens Dale, Fess, Glenn. Golf, Goldsborough, Gould. Greene. Grundy, Hale, Hastings, Hatfield, Hebert. Howell. Johnson, Jones, kean, Reyes. McCulloch. McNary, Metcalf, Moses, Oddic, Patterson, Phipps, Pine, Schall, Shortridse Shoot, Steiwer, Sullivan, Thomas of Idaho, Townsend, Nandenberg, Wal colt and Waterman-3S, Total-i7.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13

of 24O cents pound on the Cuban product. Nye, who voted twice for a higher duty, charges that there exists in the senate "vote trading combination" formed for the pur- pose of raising the imposts on su- gar, oil, lumber and cement.
 The senate lobby committee was confronted today with demand from one of it's members, Blaine, independent republican. Wisconsin, that Heber J. Grant of Salt Lake City. be called for questioning with respect to his activities at the capi- tol of the day that the senate voted to increase the sugar tariff. Sena- tor Smoot of Utah, chairman of the finance committee, asserted in re- ply that Grant was in town for a Boy Scout meeting here, and that he had no connection with the tariff controversy.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
SHOEMAKER ARRESTED
 AFTER STABbING MAN
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leave after the injury was dressed.
 Nerigo was married about month ago, and for some time prior to moving to Hartford, he lived at so Seymour street, this sity. He Is en- ployed in the Russell & Erwin fac tory. His condition is not regarded as serious. The knife ripped its way through his clothing and in- flicted a painful cut.
 Detective Sergeant P. J. O'Mara arrived at the scene of the affray a short time after Officer Walinczus had arrested kachadoor. The cause of the fight was not learned, but kachadoor is known to be of an exciteable temperament when drink ing, the police say. He has a po- lice record.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13

Moulthrope and Lalone yesterday afternoon after breaking down the defense theory that the detective may have met his death from bull let fired from the gun wielded by his companion, Detective Willie Jones.
 Ballistic Expert Testifies
 One of the more interesting side lights of yesterdays testimony was the contention of w. G. Steed, To- cal pistol enthusiast. who declared that the bullet taken from Smiths body could not possibly have been fired from .3S caliber Smith & Wesson special, the type of gun car ried by Jones.
 Moulthrope, while watching the proceedings which may result in the death sentence for him, received a summons to appear in divorce pro- ceedings brought by his wife in Con- necticut.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
VALIANT EFFORTS
 ID SAVE FARLEY
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tho conference Of the chiefs vas cancelled at midday without cX- plunatiou.
 Ii was surmiscd that the situation, threatening impasse and disband- ment of the conference without hav- ing accomplished limitation other than at high figure, had attained such delicacy that it was thought best to seek Il solution of the dilemma through private conversa- tions rather than at q larger meeting.
 First t0nt Crsatiun Held Tho first ol these conversations took place this morning with a visit by Secretary Henry l.. Stimson and Ambassador Morrow 10 Arstidc ! Briand, French foreign minister and ! delegation head, at the latter's hotel.
 NJ. Briand planned b confer with Mir. Macdonald. general chairman i of Inc conference and British prime minister, at the house of commons { this arterroon
 i Premier Tardieu in Paris held q long conversation over the telephone with N. Briaud at breakfast time today, word n9s received m London that M Tardien was ,Ip at q. m. 1ud Dcu2 before his own breakfast "%s lwD'rsod in the naval confer Hr problem
 Tb" British official ~potosup o'
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
Sugar Tariff Again

Washington. March 13 tP> - The sugar tariff, source of many of the senate's recent difficulties, was back today at it's familiar place in the vanguard Of the tariff debate.
 Senator Yves request for recon- sideration of the vote by which the duty on imports of this commodity was increased came up at the out set of today's session under a pre- vious agreement calling for an inn mediate ballot.
 To restore the sugar rates of the senate bill 10 existing levels, it was necessary that opponents of an in creased duty maintain ma jority on two separate roll calls, first a vote on the question of reconsidera- ton and then ballot on the rates themselves.
 Unless q third roll-call favors the present rate. some increase in the sugar tariff will be the eventual re- suit. as the house approved 8 rate
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
Morris COhn Is Sued
 After Auto Accident

Morris Cohn of this city has been made defendant in an $500 suit through by Albert Nolz Of the Nolz Floral Co. and the Indemnity In surance Co., of North America for damages to tho plaintiffs truck 'n an automobile accident on Farming ton road opposite the road leading to the Berlin railroad station.
 The plaintiff claims that his truck was damaged to such an extent that it was out of use for IS days and he had to expend $100 for the rental of another truck to carry on his business. He was insured with the insurance company, which is a CO., plaintiff. The driver of his truck was Gail Needham.
 Attornel David l.. Dunn represents tho plaintiff, and Deputy Sheriff Martin H. Horwitz served the pa pcrS.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
FORMER CONNECTS
 HELD BY POLICE
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setting, one mans watch, one lady's white gold watch. Some bills and change of an amount not known definitely were also taken, as was one English gold coin which was used as & watch charm.
 It was while investigating a re- port that there was a prowler about house at 2s Hampton street at 10:sO o'clock that the police came across Niedzwiecki. He said his name was Louis Nedwick and he admitted having been sentenced to the state reformatory at Cheshire from superior court at Hartford for two to five years in 1925 on the charge of theft of an automobile in West Hartford. In 1927 at his own request, he said, he was transferred to states prison and in 1929 he was released on parole. He com pleted his period of parole on March of this year.
 Duntz told the police he was sen- fenced to states prison at Wethers- field in 1927 for one to three years on the charge of incest, the com plainant being his niece. He served 30 months, being released a little more than a month ago, and claims to have married the young woman involved in his case.
 Meet in Prison
 According to the police, Niedz- wiecki and Duntz became acquainted in prison and have been together at times since being given their free dom. The masks which NicdZWiecki had when arrested are of the sort upper part of the face and the nose. A black mustache is on each mask and the general effect is to success fully obscure the part of the face 8 person would be most likely to note in case of a burglary.
 Rogers Place House Ransacked
 The police were notified today by J. J. Riley of the Connecticut Light & Power Co. that he was in a house at Rogers Place on business and the appearance of some of the rooms indicated that they had been ransacked. Detective Sergeant F. J. O'Mara, who investigated, reported that the Misses Rogers, who occupy the house. have been at Atlantic City for the past two weeks and someone gained entrance during their absence by forcing a window. Whether or not anything was taken is problematical,
 Sergeant O'Mara went to Hartford yesterday to interview Albert Palmer Of Maine. who was arrested for house burglaries, but it is not be- lieved he operated in this city, Detective Sergeant Ellinger, who was notified early today of the Niedzwiecki case, reported at head quarters and remained on duty throughout the night and forenoon. Sergeant M. J. Flynn and Officer T. c. Dolan were also on duty all night trying to clean up the case.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
Welfare Department
 Asks for S3 800 More

Conditions of unemployment which have prevailed during the year, throwing extra burden on the welfare department will require an additional appropriation of about SS,500, Supt John l.. Doyle has ad l. Nised Chairman E. r. Hall of the board Of finance and taxation.
 To avoid overdrafts in this wears accounts it will be necessary to transfer this amount at the next meeting of the common council. This is the first time in several years that the department handling municipal charities has not turned back a balance
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
LEWIS w. CHAPMAN HOME

Lewis w. Chapman. son of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Chapman of 5o West Main street, who has been connected with a Philadelphia fi- nancial firm since his gradua- tion from the University of Pennsyl- vania has returned to New Britain and will make his home with his parents. MT. Chapman has accepted a position as market research expert for a group of Hartford insurance companies While in Philadelphia he managed three orchestras known as "Chapman's inter- Fraternity or. chestras." At one time he led an or chestra on trip around the world
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
Special Board Nears
 End of Investigation

Meriden, March 13 Rl-The spe- cial board of three men named by Governor John H. Trumbull to con- duct a thorough inquest into the sit uation at the Connecticut School for Boys here was completing it's task to- day after questioning scores of in mates, former inmates and employees and officials of the institution.
 Julius J. Hadley. secretary to the state board of public welfare, was a party to the hearing today.
 It is understood that officials are having their say before tho board during it's closing sessions.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13

he asserted. "It is a lobby commit tee and ought to be impartial. don't sec where Tennessee politics has any place in this investlSaton at all
 Huston is d Tennesscoan and had said he was secretary of the Ier- nessee delegation 10 the convention and reserved rooms for them at d Cleveland hotel.
 Caraway announced that he vour1 acccdG to Robinson's wishes anI the questioning turned 10 the huge power project ill Alabama,
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
Depict Life of Russians
 In South Church Play

A drama What Men Live By will be given at the South Congrc- gational church this evening. The among the Russian peasantry t.a portrayed by Tolstoi.
 Immediately following the pl " there will be a recital of interprctt- tions of eight medieval portraits. with the period will be presented .n conjunction with the portraits.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
HUSTON, ASSOCIATES
 L0BBIED, HE ADMITS
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by tho association was open and above board and said those rartici- pating in its efforts believed that the legislation they advocated Was for the best interests of their sec tion.
 The improvement association had urged acceptance Of the bid of tue American Cyanamid company for Muscle Shoals, A bill which would award the power project io the CE~ anamid company is now pending in congress.
 Huston asserted that llc had re- ceived no money from the associa- tion and said he did not expect to.
 But its purpose is to influence legislation?" Walsh asked.
 That's right" Huston said,
 Then it could properly be called a lobby commjttec?' Walsh contin- ued.
 T think the term lobby is suf- ticiently broad 10 include tho work of this organization Huston re- piled.
 A vigorous protest by Scnat )i Robinson, republican, Indiana calJ5- ed Chairman Caraway of the co h. nittee to abandon questioning t. day Of Mr. Huston OH reports that he had been charged with 'getlirs money and keeping it" in connee- ton with the expenses Of dclegat $ to the republican national conye1- ton in 1924.
 Huston again denied cmphaticaly that the charges referred to Gl CaraWaE had heen made agalu -t him. Senator Robinson intrrpos as Huston went into an "Nplauati ." or the report.
 This is not democratic rour mittee or a rcpublcdn committee
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
GOVERNMENT OPENS TRIAL 0F DOHENY
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reserves under Secretary Falls juris- diction.
 A Jury of nine men and three women was chosen 10 decide the guilt or innocence of the wealthy oil operator, who had previously been acquitted of conspiracy to de- fraud the government in the same transaction that furnished the basis for the present action.
 He is charged specifically with having sent Albert E. Fall, Hard ing's secretary of the interior, $1oo.- Wo0 in return for the celebrated lease on the Elk Hills naval petroleum preserve.
 It was expected that the state ments of the attorneys would con- sume the entire day, but it was planned that if any time was left over, documentary evidence would be introduced. Oral testimony is not 10 begin until tomorrow.
 Doheny took an alert interest in the selection of the jury. He is con- NjnCed that he will be acquitted.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
N. B. H. s. Seniors Plan
 For Graduation in June

Although the activities in Connec. graduation are several months away plans arc being made for them. At a meeting of the senior class during the opening period this morning, the members voted unanimously to have the dues S2.
 young men in the class would wear dark coats and white flannel trous- CTS at the senior promenade.
 The photogra pher was selected at this mornings meeting and within a short time appointments for the made.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13

prior 10 the meeting among those close to the negotiations. They in- cluded
 First, conclusion Of a five power limitation treaty based on the French figures. Such a treaty would involve large increases for Great Britain and under the parity arrangement, for the United States-over previous ly contemplated levels.
 Holiday. May Continue
 Such q treaty might have written into it continuation of a capital ship building holiday and even re- duction to a 15-15-9 basis for Amer ica. Great Britain and Japan: hu- manization of submarines, and other technical disarmament work com- pleted here.
 Second, discard of the principle of cruiser limitation altogether at this conference since setting Of any fig ures at all, based on the unacceptable French estimates, would invovlve building of naval strength rather than reduction. In this case the building would be of such an extent that considerable criticism might be expected on the score that the con- ference had increased navics rather than cut them.
 Even, however, if there is no linn : itation clause written into a treaty evolved here the capital ship, sub marine. and technical provisions mentioned in the first poss hility in all likelihood will be reduced 10 pact form as so much work completed in preparation for any subsequent naval conference.
 Eliminate Security Pact
 Secretary Stimson and Prime Minister Macdonald are believed tc have eliminated definitely the secur- ity pact arrangement which France sought from the province Of, this conference, with informal notifica- tion to M Briand that any security pact, either consultative or military could not bc considered in any form | As the conference seemed to be al
 the most critical moment in it's his | tory a hundred labor members oI | the house of commons addressed | 1 memorandum to the British anG other delegations urging battleshiI | abolition during a fixed period anc | that further construction Of WarShips l be limited to 10, 0oU-ton vessels. l Failing this they urged that with | in s months battleships be SCrappcl | down to q level of 10-l0-6 for Grea | Britain. America and Japan, and | general agreement be concluded Witl | regard to postponemcnt of all re | placements.
 In commenting on tho mcmoran- dum the conservative "The Morning | Post" today characterized it as "; 1 blazing indiscretion and gross i'm
 pertinence."
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
Kelly Disapproves of
 MayOral Announcement

Martin J. Kelly, named yesterday by William Dobrowolski as the can- didate for mayor on the ticket of the independent party, has repudi- ated the announcement and declar- ed he is capable of speaking for himself The party will hold meeting tonight at 1880 o'clock in Painters hall on Main street, at which time candidates will be an nounced.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
Sentence Suspended
 On TOrringtOn Man

John kavalcek of Torrington pleaded guilty in superior court yes- terday afternoon to the charge of improper conduct and was given a snuspended sentence to the state re- formatory at Cheshire. He was rep- resented by Attorney $. Gerard Ca sale and the charge grew out of an occurrence in the cellar of an, Arch street apartment house which was brought to the attention of the po- lice by the brother Of the young woman involved.
 Kavalcek was bound over to su- perior court on. the charge of at tempted indecent assault but the states attorneys office lessened the charge and Judge Jennings accepted the plea of guilty.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
TAX APARTMENTS

At a meeting last evening of the finance committee of the common council. it was voted to recommend abatement of taxes as follows: Law renee Erna, SIS; K. J. Johnson, s2; Robert Grant, s2: John Baraglia, $3. Tho men were not liable for tho taxes, it was found.
 Action on disputed bills sent out various street improvements was de- ferred, to allow members of tho committee to attend another meet ing.