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New Britain herald., 1930-08-13
ITALIANS 0N JURY
 FACE LONG SIEGE
Sicilian Mafa Trial Expected to
 Take Several Months

Sciacca, Sicily, Aug. 13 P,-SiX, seven or eight months out of ones regular occupation is what it means to be a juror in the monumental trial here of 241 members of the Mafia, the Sicilan source of rack ct eers.
 The trial began early in July and the steady, seemingly interminable grind on the jurors-as well as on everybody concerned-has begun too.
 Judge Allocati has tremendous difficulty in getting jury. None wished 10 give up from a half to threc-quarters Of a year from his no occupation, to sit steadily listen ing to a drone of testimony month after month.
 In consequence, the justice had to fine dozens of prospective jurors for abscnting themselves from court. In the end, several lawyers, some teachers, an auditor. a clerk. two druggists, and a retired tax collector, were empanclled.
 The trial is highly important to the people of Sicily. If it results ir the condemnation Of the defcnd- ants, it will remove the last remain ing group of any size associated with the hated but feared Mafia and virtually complete Mussolinis work of cleaning up the racketeers, many Of whom already have trans ferred their activities 10 American cities.
 The jurors must hear testimony or 43 murders, 26 attempted mur- dcrs, a host of assaults, a mountain Of eXtortions and multitude of minor crimes. A thousand witnesses have been subpoenaed.
 And after the thousand witnesses and the scores of attorneys are heard, the jurors will have to re- spond to no fewer than 5O.000 in terrogatorics in connection with their verdict. They will be out several weeks doing nothing but writing answers to questions, like schoolboys sitting down to eXamina- tions that never stop.
 Before them every day Of trHl will he about 900 Of the defendants. in cages. By Italian procedure. de- fendants are not permitted to sit
New Britain herald., 1930-08-13
Driver "Under Influence
 Worst Hazard to Traffic

Hartford, Aug. 13.-(P-Commis- siorcr Robert T. Hurley O. the state police department. in discussing the effects Of alcoholic liquors on indi- yiduals today defined drunkenness, intoyicatlon. and under the in fuenco." and held that motorists in the latter class constituted the greatest traffic hazard. The com- missioner holds that drunken man plays no part in the traffic hazards of today, the intoxicated man but slight part, while the individual who IS under the influence" is dis tinct hazard and should be climinat- ed from he highways of lhc state.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-13
Besse Estate Hearing
 In This City August 21

\ N0aTI0g 0n lHo admission 0T EN- oonIIded and authenticated probate documents in tEe estate of Lyman ", Hcsso. which includes the Main street buIldin. formerly occupied by the Bessc-Leland Co., will take place in probate court here August 21, at , p. m.
 >Ir. Boss" died in Springfield and the estate vas probated in Hamp- den county. Massachusetts. To dis pose Of Connecticut holdings, it is necessary 10 take out papers Of ad- ministration here. Presentation of the documents approved in Massa- chusetts will be sufficient.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-13
lS0-YEAR-OLD BIRD
 TALKS OF MURDER
Parrot Is Only Living Witness Of
 Royal Mystery

Lisbon, Aug. 13.-Pt-A parrot whose age is stated 10 be more than 1S0 years and which twice crossed the Atlantic ocean with his master, King Joao VI, when Brazil vas Portuguese dominion, is the only living witness of e love crime. which to this day has remained something of a mystery.
 Fleeing before the Napoleonic in- vasion of his country, King Joao. his wife, Queen Joaquina Carlotta and the court moved to Brazil, talk ing the bird on their enforced exile.
 Dr. Silvcira Cardoso. author Of a new history. describes the mur- der of an Italian prima donna of warm corner in the Portuguese monarch's heart and was stabbed to death by British officer Of the kings household, at the queens in- stigation.
 The only word uttered by the dy- ing beauty was "Morro," meaning T am Iying,' which the parrot Ceaselessly repeats.
 The parrot remained in royal pos- session until 1910, when the republi. can troops dispersed the retainers of King Manuel. It has since been car- d for by an old footman who lives in a small town with the pet which has survived seven kings.
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New Britain herald., 1930-08-13

beside their lawyers. When the trial opened, there were 1855 men of all ages in several great cells. The re- mainder were reported ill.
 Among the accused are some prominent citizens of Sicily who, ac- cording to the prosecution, have made millions of lire from their racketeering operations. One of them is Nincenzo Baiamonte, monsignore of the church.
 Almost every lawyer in Sciacca has been drafted by the defense so except for the trial there will be very little legal business done in Sciacca for some months. Other attorneys have come from Palermo and cities on the Italian mainland. Chief of them all is Senator Abisso.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-13
Home Liquor Drinking
 Is Ruled Within Law

Miami, Fla, August E El-Pos- session and use of intoxicating liquor in the home by the family and guests do not constitute a violation Of federal law, Judge Halsted l.. Rit- ter ruled here yesterday in United states district court.
 He also held that liquor may be manufactured in the home for the use in the family and guests. While manufacture is a technical viola ton, Judge Ritter decided, no war rant can be obtained 10 search d home without an affidavit that the liquor is being sold. and unless the latter is true the home is free from search. The ruling was given in dis missing a charge Of possession and manufacture of liquor in the home of Mrs. Mary Finn, of Miami.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-13
Acting Captains Death
 Believed Suicide Act

Boston. August 13 tP-The case O. 'he disappearance ot Acting Cap tain Leslie E, Large. who disappcar- od from tha steamer S4u Gil while ship Was n route from Cubu 70 Hon Ggras. was closed today so far as 'hc lni'rd Fruit ronpaty. ouuors Of tho Vor.cL Was concerned with m cfi.c.al statement expressing tho be- lief that tho captain had ,ommi.fcd suicide.
 "Thoro appears to hc no doubt that Captain LasEo ~omml.trd sui eide by jumping overheard from rho shin.' tho statement said. His act was most likely caused hy Inancla, worries, as there Is no evidence 10 indicate either aec5-ot or foul play"
 Tn" statement WAS issued by com- Hary officials last u.-.t.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-13
AUTO NEARLY GOES
 INTO RESTAURANT
Hops Curb on Church Street
 Bent on Smashing Window

Just aHolra" lost nut and R. Clark Coleman, manager Of the Schult - United store got q thrill that made his har quYer. today.
 Mr. Coleman ls on his vacation. but Ike a motorman on a vacation who cannot resist riding on trolley cars Mir. coleman could not resist going into his store and walking about H. parked his car. Of which millions are mado in Detroit every year, in the rear Of the First Church of Christ. Later. or at 11:25. to ho exact, he started out of the driveway that leads into Church street. and as he crossed the side walk he stepped on the gas and pulled the steering wheel 10 his left, heading for Main street.
 The ne,.t thing that Mr. Coleman knew vas that tho front Of his car mad buried itself in the wall of tn" Victory lunch about six inches. arl he WGs drlped over thc steoIir- wheel and most of his breath gorr.
 IL was several minutes later when Mr, Coleman recovered enough 70 try 10 back inc car. and then he found that th" steering wheel and The front wheels were TO longer partners. The steering wheel wcat one wa" "hIio the front wheels wen, anothsr.
 A lively young urchin with d mechanical knowledge yelled, "Yo@ ua rod is busted So Mir Cole man called for towing machine. his car was lowed away, and proG- ably by no" now tic rod has been installed. IL was found that d nut had come of.
 Damage 10 the lunch room wall Will probably be about s.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-13
COMPLETE DERBY PLANS

Hartford, Aug. I3 - FInaI ar- engagements were made for the Hartford Chicago air derby Aug ust 21, at a luncheon of the avia- ton committee of the Chamber Of Commerce held here yesterday John Porter, air race committee chairman, is at present en route to this city by plane 10 look after the technical details. About 20 planes will leave Brainard field to take part iu the event.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-13
SHARKEN NS. CARNERA

Chicago, Aug. 13 lP-MiQue Mall Joy, one Of Chicago's onterprising fight promoters. today expected to spring a boxing coupe by signing Primo Camera and Jack Sharkey for a 10 round match her sometime in September.
 Manoy was in New York for a conference with the Boston gob. He bought an option on Carnera's s next American match and then received the giant Eenetian's promise 10 fight anyone whom hc selected
 The Chicago stadium management indicated it would be willing to buy the contract for the fight f Malloy landed it.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-13
BUYS METROPOLITAN FIRE

Hartford, Aug. 13-The Eossia International corporation affiliated with the Eossia Insurance company Of America has bought q substant ial block of the stock of the Metro- politan Fire Insurance company re- presenting the entire amount of stock formerly in the hands of Corroon and Reynolds Of New York city. The entire Metropolitan capi- tai is now held by Rossia and its affiliated interests.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-13
Batta glia & Son Get
 Sl0, 900 Paving Job

Joseph Battaglia X Son local contractors. will pave d stretch Of Now Britain avenue. in West Ha,t- ford. under an agreement which has been signed with the officials of that community. The contract price is approximately $lonGo.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-13
"T3BS' ENJOY SOCIAL

Several boxing exhibitions fcatur- ed an open house program staged by the Y M. T. A. and B. society in their home on Main street last night Before the boxing start cd at o'clock other entertainment was furnished.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-13
BILLINGS HEARING JUDGES DISGUSTED
Tire Of Testimony and Nearly
 Secure Adjournment

San Francisco, Aug. B. lp-With three justices insisting they were wasting their time. members O. the state supreme court continued with their hearing today on the applica- ton Of Warren K. Billings. convict cd preparedness day bomber. for d pardon
 A day of bitter cross s-e&aminatL,n, and clashes between Billings's at torney and the bench was climaxed yesterday when Associate Justice Preston said he had heard enough and moved for an immediate ad- Journment.
 Testimony has reached the corn od beef nash stage" he said T am ready to take a vote the court con- cIude this hearing right now"
 Associate Curtis and Richards were in accord with Preston Chief Justice Waste announced.
 Adjournment Avoided
 Only the intervention of Associate Justice Shenk. who said he found the testimony very enlightening. pre- vented the vote on adjournment.
 The interruption was one of dozen during the day which enliven- ed the attempt of Edwin V Mcken- zie, Billings's counsel. to show prosecution witnesses perjurcd themselves in identifying Billings and Thomas J. Mooney as the pre- parcdness day bombcrs Each l. serving a life term for the bomb ing which killed ten persons and in- jured 40 in 1916.
 Mckenzie and Justice Preston clashed frequently over the attor- ney's method of cross examining James Brennan and Edward Cunha who prosecuted Billings and Mooney.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-13
Sons of St, George Vote
 In Favor of Pension Bill

Bridgoport, August l3 lE2-Thc grand lodge Of Connecticut Amori- can Order Sons of $. C. orga today Was on record as tavorin@ the old s"e pension bill and the road i'm provemcnt program Of tho Cornccti- cut Rural Road Improvement Asso- ciatlon.
 A copy of tho resolution endorsing the pension bill wIlH ba forwardcd 10 th" state legislature which is cy- pectad 10 consider tho measure at its nest session. This resolution and tha. endorsing the road improvement. program were adopted yesterday by thc lodge at its annual convention al which J. ". Mycock of Torrington was elected grand president.
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New Britain herald., 1930-08-13

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New Britain herald., 1930-08-13

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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-08-07
NEW YORK COOLS OFF
But OUTLOOK IS POOR

New York. Aug. 7.-(P-A cool
northeast wind blew over the city to-
day, bringing a respite from the cur
rent heat wave, which has extended
through six days without q letup, but
the weatherman said any hope OF
extended relief was a false one. lie
forecast that temperatures would be
in the nineties before nightfail.
No Permanent Relief
Hopes for immediate relief from
the hot weather received a set back
today as the mercury reared It's head
upward to give North Dakota another
sizzling day.
A sample Of relief came yesterday
in the form OF brief showers and cool
ing winds In many localities, but
shortly afterward the sun blazed
anew on q heat-ridden populace.
Napoleon recorded the highest
maximum temperature In the state
for the "a hour period ending at 8 a.
m. today, with a reading Of 104 de-
grees. The next highest temperature
was 80 at jamestown and Cakes.
The mercury this morning chung to
the lower figures for q while, but then
spurted upward with indications that
the temperature would equal the high
readings reported earlier in the week.
A gust of wind swept over many
sections yesterday afternoon, but de-
parted as quickly as it arose. 1t
brought rain in many instances, but
insufficient to have any permanent
effect.
Fair tonight and Friday; slightly
cooler southeast portion tonight" was
the perdiction from the Bismarck
weather station.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-08-07
DRY LEAGUE CHIEFS
MEET AND PREPARE
FOR 1882 CAMPAIGN
Are Concerned Over Wet Actiy-
tiles Within the Ranks of
the Democratic Party

Little Point Sable, Mich, Aug. T.
R-Executives Of the Anti Saloon
League of America, gathered In con-
ference, already are preparing for an
other wet and dry fight in the 1882
presidential election.
The Democratic party, they con-
cede, then will be stronger than 1t
was in 1928 and in the words of DR..
F. Scott Mcbride, national svperin-
tendent of the league, the chances Of
having a Democratic nominee friend
ly to prohibition ARE not very hope
full"
Yesterday the league executives
from all over the United States heard
reports predicting few reversals for
the cause of prohibition In the fall
elections.
Although those elections are the
immediate concern of the league,
principal alarm was expressed over
the activities within Democratic
ranks thus far in advance of the next
presidential election.
TO c%ounteract those activities, Or.
Mcbride urged accumulation of a
bigger war chest. strengthening of
state organizations and planning Of a
definite offensive against the vets.
II am OF the opinion, DR.. Mcbride
said. that the time is over ripe to go
to the public with a challenging call
and program. A more adequate fund
for a more adequate program Is de-
manded If we are to meet the needs
of the day"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-08-07
NAME LENHARTH HEAD
OF STATE DRUGGISTS
Convention at Valley City
Comes to Close After
Three-Day Session

Valley City, N. D., Aug. 7.-(P)~A
p. Lenhart, Bismarck, was elected
president of the North Dakota Phar-
maceutical association at the closing
business session here yesterday.
j. C. Dills, Fargo, retiring president
was named to the executive commit
tee. Other officers are G. r. Odney
jamestown. first vice president
Clarence B. Hay, Fargo, second ivce
president; w. F. Sudro, Fargo, secre-
tary; p. H. Costello, Cooperstown
treasurer. Burt Finney, Bismarck,
reelected a member of the pharmacy
board.
Jamestown was selected as the 1881
convention city. The three day &C
tivities will be concluded today with a
golf tournament and picnic.
An elaborate program of sports,
contests held the attention Of drug
gists, their wives and members of the
Travellers auxiliary.
A golf tournament opened the &C.
tivities this morning. At noon the
visitors gathered for the picnic at
Chautaugua park. Prizes were
awarded to winners in the various
competitive events, which included
bridge and whist games, old fashioned
and modern dancing. races, kittenball
game. and other events.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-08-07
Duped Many Women,
Mich. Police Charge

Grand Rapids, Mich, Aug. 7.-(R-
A man known as John Sherwood was
under arrest here today on charges
of bigamy and embezzlement pre-
ferred two years ago by a Grand
Rapids woman, who since has died,
while police investigated reports that
he is wanted in several other states
on similar charges.
A young man also known as John
Sherwood and claiming to be a cousin
of the elder Sherwood, also was ar
rested when he attempted to obtain
the release of the latter on bond. The
elder Sherwood claims the young man
Is his son.
Police are investigating reports
that Sherwood, operating under the
name of. j. w. orion and other
aliases, is wanted in Wisconsin, Illi-
nois, Indiana, Nebraska, Pennsylvania
and Minnesota. They accuse him of
gaining the acquaintance Of women
through matrimonial agencies, marry
ing them and then leaving them after
coming into possession of their
money.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-08-07
Sets New Air Record for
East. West Flight Across Country

five stops Hawks actually flew across
the country In Is hours IS minutes
and 43 seconds.
Hawks said he was tired and glad
to get here" as he climbed from his
plane. The aviator said his plane
made q top speed Of 240 miles an
hour. but that he rarely kept it over
200. He said the trip was "a pleasant
one except for the bad weather
Hawks turned his plane rel to a
force of mechanics Immediately IN
structing them to put the ship in
shape for q return trip as . o as
possible. He said he expected to
start back to New York in a few
days" in an effort to better the pres
ent west-east crossing record Of IA
hours As minues set last Easter Sun
day by Col. and Mrs. Charles A.
Lindbergh. Hawks said he would stop
at Albuquerque, Wichita and Indian
apolis on the return flight.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-08-07
WINSTON AND NEWELL MOVING
INTO FINE NEW WAREHOUSE

being opened at Fargo on August Is.
It also will be under Mr.. Oberg's
supervision.
The local agency %supervises the 70
I. G.. A. stores affiliated with the
company in this territory and supplies
them with goods on a basis similar TO
that used by the chain stores. The
territory covered by the local agency
extends east to jamestown. west to
Glendive, Montana; north to Garri-
son AMI south to Kuhn. It also serves
the Mott. Killdeer and New England
lines of the Northern Pacific railroad.
Meets Chain Stores
The Winston and Newell company
pioneered the I. c.. A. plan, Mr.. Oberg
said, to put the independent retailer
In position to meet any and all COM
petition. Stores coming into the I. G.
A. chain are remodeled to meet the I.
c.. A. standard specifications but re-
tain their home-owned character.
The Winston and Newell company,
as agents for the Independent Grocers
Alliance In Minnesota. the Dakotas
and western Montana, supervises
these stores, supplies them with stock
and a plan of operations. There are
668 stores in the system in the four
states.
The I. G. A. system is the answer
Of the independent grocers in the sys-
tenn, to chain-store competition, Mr..
Oberg said, and applies the principle
of mass buying, mass advertising and
modern merchandising methods to the
average retail business.
Location of warehouses at strategic
points permits quick-turnover and re-
duces the cost Of doing business, he
said.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-08-07

Washington, Aug. 7.-F-Prepara-
tons to extend relief to the drought
suffering nation went on apace today
under direction Of President Hoover
while reports to government agencies
indicated the possibility Of damages
approaching the billion dollar mark
unless rains fall soon.
With nothing but local showers in
dicated by the weather bureau for the
suffering sections In the immediate
future, the farm board was studying
a possibility Of extending substantial
credit to livestock and cotton farmers
through emergency interpretations Of
the federal marketing act.
Secretary Hyde, Fastening bacx
from the west, planned a conference
with the president immediately upon
his return today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-08-07
Damage Wrought by Big Drought
May Yet Reach Billion.D Dollar Mark

Assurance reached the president
from the railroads of the drought
areas that they would cooperate in
any measures determined upon by the
administration to get feed and cattle
together.
The farm loan board placed itself
on record q willing to do all possible
to extend credit through the inter-
mediate credit banks. the farm land
banks and joint stock land banks.
Under one plan, it is understood,
farmers would be enabled to PUT up
livestock collateral for money to buy
feed. They would be obligated ia
market their stock through the Ma
tional Marketing association. The
latter would borrow from the farm
board.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-08-07
HUSTON QUITS POST
SG.O.P.CHAlRMAN;
REPLIES TO HIS FOES
Retiring Chairman Says He Has
Been Subjected to Unwar.
ranted Attacks by Enemies
TESS AND LUCAS TO RULE
National Committee Faces Trou-
BILE Over Distribution of
Patronage in South

Washington. Aug. 7.-P-Claudius
H. Huston, Of Tennessee. resigned to-
day as chairman of the Republican
national committee and in a formal
statement asserted mo man in 20
litical life has ever been subject to
more unjust and unwarranted at
tacks."
Direction of the fall campaign was
turned over to Senator Tess of Ohio
and Robt. H. Lucas of Kentucky.
The old intra-party dispute over
the handling of southern patronage
broke out with renewed vigor today
as Republican party executives gath
cred to settle the long pending con-
~troversy over the craftsmanship
Horace A. Mann, Washington law
yer. who managed President Hoover's
1928 southern campaign. warned adj
ministration forces in general and
Postmaster General Brown in partic-
ular that his little band" Of follow
ers below the Mason-Dixon line would
stand for no further Outside inter-
ference" and henceforth would con-
duct southern political affairs in their
own way.
Postmaster General Brown replied
to the ultimatum with the statement
that he belonged tonoc committee with
power to dispense federal patronage
throughout the south and that his
sole purpose in setting up advisory
committees in four southern states
Was to .g.getnthe bcst=noGs..Eles postal
service, not subject to barter"
He said he handled only postoffice
appointments, that other cabinet Of
ficers selected men for their depart
ments. and that the Savannah meet
Ing of the Eight disgruntled men"
would not make the slightest differ
ence" to him.
Senator Tess of Ohio. was slated
for appointment as provisional chair
man, pending ratification at a fall
meeting and Robert H. Lucas OF Ken
lucky. now internal revenue commits
sioner, was to be formally chosen
chairman Of the executive committee.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-08-07

Los Angeles. Aug. 7-R1-FranA
Hawks, Los Angeles aviator. today
held the record for the quickest east
west crossing Of the United States.
Flying at an average speed Of ITO
miles per hour. Hawks yesterday
drove his low-winged monoplane from
Curtiss Field, New York to Municipal
airport Los Angeles in IA hours so
minutes and q seconds. It was the
first time q transcontinental flight
had been made in full daylight. The
plane touched the ground here at
4:50:43 p. H., P.S.T.). after leaving
New York at 5a M. (E.S.T.).
Hawks lowered by three hours and
So minutes the recent east-wes: rec
ord set by Roscoe Turner. Hawks
made refueling stops at Columbus,
st. Louis. Wichita. Albuquerque, N.
M. and Kingman, Ariz. Turner
made but one stop on hts flight.
Subtracting the time taken for the