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New Britain herald., 1930-11-25
MAYOR STANDING PAT
 ON NOR7HEND SCHOOL
Admits Need of New Building But Objects to
 Expenditure

'There is no doubt whatever, in mind, that there is a need for a new school to replace the present Northend school, and the children Of the district and their parents are entitled to one, but in my opinion the condition of the times do not warrant the expenditure, Mayor Quigiey said today prior to the con- ference in his office at 3 o'clock twith the school accommodations committee and President w. H. Judd of the board of finance and taxa ton.
 There is an economic question at the bottom of this natter the mayor continued. There are many things which the city needs and should have. just as private citizens want certain comforts and should have them. but until conditions im- prove they must do with what they have.
 The Northend school building is cannot be compared with other plants in our school system," he added. still, the health of the chil- Gren is not endangered, in my judg- ment, the sanitary accommodations being entirely safe if not one hun dred per cent modern. l should wei come an opportunity Of appearing before the Parents and Teachers as- sociation of the Northend school district and discuss the situation at length"
 Members of the Northsnd school Parents and Teachers association were ready to attend this after noon's conference between the school boards representatives and the mayor but it was decided to hold the meeting privately. News p&permen will be present.
 Although the general feeling is that the school representatives will attempt to sell the idea of building a new school to the mayor Presi- dent P r. King denied this today. He said the special committee will give it's opinions and will listen to the mayors ideas.
 According to Chairman King the board has not officially given it's approval to the building of the new school. At the last meeting a letter from Mayor Quigley asking delay was received g few minutes before the meeting and it was decided to hold up the matter until confer snce was held.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-25
.PLAINYILLE MAN FINED IN SUGAR THEFT CASE
D'Antonio Convicted of Receiving Goods Stolen
 From Local Wholesaler
Special to the Herald

Plainville, Nov. 25-Louis DAn- tonic, who conducts a store at aS East Main street. was fined s25 and costs by Judge Merritt 0. Ryder on a charge of receiving stolen goods in town court this morning.
 D'Antonio fell into the police net following the investigation of the wholesale robbery at the Miner. Read X Tullock warehouse in New Britain. He was arrested on Noven- Der i Q by Constable George Schubert on a warrant issued by Prosecutor Joseph C. Woods of New Britain.
 The police alleged that D'Antonio paid SIS for 1900 pounds of sugar stolen from the warehouse. Ser geant Michael Flynn of the New Britain police department testified during the trial today.
 D'Antonio was represented by Judge William J. Malone of Bristol, while S. s. Gwillim, assistant prose- cutor, placed the states case before the court.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-25

The executors, Thomas J. Smith and Mrs. McDonough, will decide on how the masses will be arranged.
 Two out of state charities, St. Jo- seph's Homo for the Blind in Jer- sey City, N. J.. and the Association of Our Blessed Lady of Victory in Lackawanna, N. Y, will receive $50 each.
 The residue of the estate is di- vided equally among the four churches.
 The witnesses were Attorney Jo- seph c. Woods. Miss Rose NJ. Pal mieri and Miss Julia E. Dwyer The document was drawn on April 26. 1928.
 It is reported that steps are being taken by his daughter, Mrs Smith, to break the will, The wherea bouts of the son is unknown.
 James C. Farrell was in the em- ploy of Landers, Frary & Clark for many years and was retired.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-25
Defective Street Lights Found
 By Darkness Hunters of B. P. W.

Defective lights in large numbers on the city street were discovered by the board of public works last night on an inspection trip which included every section of the city, and the attention of the Connecti- cut Light X Power Co. will be called to the condition. City Engineer r. A. Merriam said today.
 Partly burned out bulbs appeared to be the principal cause of poor lighting at a number of points, the city engineer said. Lights which are entirely burned out are reported by the police, but many defective lights escape notice with the result that
New Britain herald., 1930-11-25

tho public does not receive the full benefit of the current used.
 Liberty, Adams, Lexington and part of Lincoln street were found to be poorly lighted, the city engi- neer said. and it may be necessary to erect additional standards to car " new lights. The system in the section where these streets are To- cated consists of underground wires feeding the current from rear yards, there being no poles at the curb, and the board observed that the illumination is so poor that many property owners are obliged to keep their porch lights burning to help brighten the way for passersby.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-25
MOTHER JONES 0N
 VERGE 0F DEATH
Famous Labor Leader, Over 100,
 Barely Stays Alive
HEART STILL BEATS ON
Veteran of Many Battles, Partly De- liriOus, Wants to Know What Her Chances Are-Sinking More Than Two Weeks.

Silver Spring, Md. Nov. 25 UP) Mother Jones, the century old vet cran of a score of labor battles, was believed 10 be dying today in a quiet little farm house here where for al- most a year she has been bed-rid- den
 "Only her heart is really alive. said Dr. H. H. Hewlett her attend ing physician. Her body is just about dead. But her heart holds on. .1--.4+ .5. Calls Out All Night
 All night long she moaned and called out from her bed.
 What the hell's the matter?" she cried over and over again, retaining always the picturesque language which she used so freely in her ac- tive days on officers of the law.
 Am l going to die?" she inquir- ed this morning of Mrs. Walter Bur gess. at whose houYe she has been for more than a year.
 She contemplated an evasive an- S"eT TOT d moment ana then turned to Mrs. Burgess, saying:
 God will be good to you as He has been to me"
 It has been two weeks since Moth CT Jones had taken nourishment. She swallows with extreme difficult ty occasional spoonfuls of water, re- quiring two minutes for the process. For more than 10 days she has not changed position in her bed. Even to touch her causes her extreme pain. Yet the heart which carried her through so many dramatic la bor struggles continued to beat.
 Stricken In December
 Mother Jones was first striCke.l last December while here yjsitin : the Burgesses. Since then she has been in bed. She has refused offers to have her moved to d hospital in Washington, preferring the peace and simplicity of the farm,
New Britain herald., 1930-11-25
Feigenbaum's Assets
 S9,700, Debts S27.7S7

IiabIIIties or Herman NJ. Felgen- baum, local plumber, who recently filed q petition in bankruptcy arr listed at $27,IS7, and assets at $9.- 700. it was announced today. Mycr Dunn ct al. have secured claim of s. ooo against the bankrupt. and among the unsecured claims are the following: New Britain Plumbing Supply Co. $4,70n; Stevens Wall Co. s650; Swift X Upson Lumber Co, $500; Attorney A. A. Greerberg &585; J. R. Kaplan, $aG0; Morris Jackson. s15n; B, Goldberg, $264; notes $975o; New Britain Trust Co, &4 000
New Britain herald., 1930-11-25
YOUTHS FACING MURDER
 CHARGES IN LADS DEATH
Police Charge They Lured Abraham GreenbIatt to Celiar-Feared
 Check Case Exposure.

New York, Nov. D P1Two youths were accused today of turing Abraham Greenblatt, 19, to cellar and killing him because they feared he would expose a check swindling scheme.
 The prisoners, Louis Cohen, 25, and Jacob schaffer, 23, denied the charge. Police said they were in Volved with Greenblatt and another man in the swindle and Greenblatt believed he had been double crossed"
 Greenblatt, they alleged, was sum- moned to the cellar, induced to change into clothing not his own, and shot.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-25
CHERISH DIVORCE
 PETITION DENIED
Judge Says Petitioner Narrowly
 Escaped Prosecution
FIRST MARRIAGE SECRET
Bench Rebuke> PlaintiH for Failure to Disclose Earlier Marital Tics Absoivcs Lawyer of Blame in Clients Conceaiment.

That Burton L. Gerrish of 4S2 Arch street narrowly escaped prose cution in superior court for his nc glect to tell Judge Allyn L. Brown that he had been married in 1900 and divorced in 1904, during his tes- timony several weeks ago in his ac- ton for q divorce from Susan l.. Tagc Gerrish, to whom he was mar ried in 1906. was stated by Judge Brown off the bench today as he denied Gerrish's divorce petition,
 Gerrish, who was represented by Attorney David L. Nair, told the lat ter of the omission in his testimony after the case had been heard and the attorney at once notified Judge Brown in chambers. Judge Brown called Tn States Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn and had thorough investiga- ton made prior to last Friday when d further continuance was ordered and q subpoena issued for Mrs Ger rish.
 Today, Judge Brown reprlmanded Cerrish and told him his neglect to inform the court fully of his previ- GUS marital experience had not been satisfactorily explained but he would be permitted to escape prosecution. Attorney Nair told Judge Brown he believed Gerrish's case was worthy of consideration by the court at the tune he brought the action, 10 which the court replied that he was en- tirely satisfied that the attorney had .,l,o. part VI whatever 1n 5ths concealment 7gf the fae4s ! AFN f@e
New Britain herald., 1930-11-25
HUBBY KEEPS FILE OF
 CUTEST GIRL "PETIERS''
Mrs. Beatrice Physter says Mate Classified Feminine Friends as
 "Drinkcrs" and Three Star

Chicago. Nov. D (CP)-Mrs, Bea trice Physter, 22, charged in her dI- vorce suit that her husband kept q card d-index file of women friends, listing them as cute" drinkers" " and "petters.
 The file contained 5o cards Mrs. Physter said, and each listed a woman, The cards bore ratings of from one to three stars. Some had gold seals.
 Among the remarks on the cards brought to court were:
 "Jessica-Gold seal; drinks, smokes, heavy better; IS years old, size 16, weight 109'
 "Melissa-Nery choice"
 "Marie-Three star; cute and how -clank -clank."
 Judge Henry Lewis granted the divorce.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-25
Motorists Who Refuse to Pay
 Their Bills Will Be
 Frozen Out"
CREDIT TO BE SHUT OFF
 BY DEALER COOPERATION
NcrchandiserS Of Gasoline, Lubri- cants. Batteries and Other Auto noble Necessities Consider Co., operative Buying to Fight Chain Stores and Mail Order Houses 10 in Attendance At Meeting.

Stores and Mail Order Houses
 10 in Attendance At Meeting.
 Hoping 10 be able to meet chain and mail order competition and 10 control the abuse of the credit sys- tenn and non-return of rental bat teries, 40 local automobile, acces- sory, tire, battery and gasoline deal CTS met last night and organized the Independent Automotive Service Dealers association.
 The association Was formed for the mutual benefit of it's members. according to Secretary Michael w. Bannan. and not as q price fixing organization. No attempt will be made, MT, Bannan said today 10 control prices, although efforts 10 educate the dealer who is seltfng merchandise at less than cost will be made
 Among the objects of the organi- zation is that of maintaining the highest ideals of it's members by op- posing unfair competition, improve ment of business ethics and the prevention of misleading advertis- ing, he said.
 Cooperative Buying
 II is planned by the dealers Q pool their interests for cooperative buying, not with the idea of fighting the big chain and mail order stores but with the idea of pNchasing at the best market SC as 10 pass along to the consumer the best available price and service, compatible with a reasonable profit
 While rates may be discussed at future meetings, no attempt was made to discuss them last night, it was said.
 By purchasing al tho lowest pos deal in all fairness with the pub lie" MT. Bannan stated. Referring 60 the plan to prevent unfair ad- vertising, he said this city is excep- tionally clean of this evil
 Black List on Batteries
 The organization also will develop a system of protecting the property of different stations. such as tools. batteries. cars and accessories. One of the steps to be taken will be aimed at motorists who keep rental batteries for long time, These men will be listed and will be unable to procure rentals in the future except by leaving as a deposit the fuil pur-
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New Britain herald., 1930-11-25
RUN INTO BY PUPIL, SISTER BREAKS HIP.
Teacher at St, Mary's School Knocked Down
 by Boy

Sister Mary Nincenza. member of the Sisters of Mary stationed at St. Mary's convent in this city and a teacher in St Mary's parochial school, is a patient at St Francis hospital in Hartford, suffering with a broken hip received in St Mary ; school yard yesterday morning.
 Sister Nincenza was on her way 10 school to attend the morning ses- sion yesterday when she was knock cd down by boys playing in the yard. Her condition is not regarded as serious,
New Britain herald., 1930-11-25
Permit Issued Today
 For School Auditorium

The building department today is- sued a permit for the erection of an auditorium at the Levi o. Smith school. 54 Kelsey street, at an esti- mated cost Of s1T.000, in accordance with the plans Of Frederick C. Teich, architect, for the renovation Of the plant which was recently damaged by fire.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-25
Winter Blizzard Sweeps Eastward;
 Floods Still Rage In West Europe

River Scheldtr repaired under pres sure of advancing floods, resisted to- days high tide but the low country for. hundreds of miles was under three feet of water and 10 thousand refugees had fer to Antwerp where the Red Cross was caring for them. Along the right bank of the same river strenuous efforts were made to repair great break, 200 feet wide, in d djke through which the water poured like a sieve. Two thou sand soldiers were helping volun- teers fill the gap with great stone block.
 Two Valleys safe
 The Maas and Sambee valleys were considered safe today but the
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New Britain herald., 1930-11-25
DEMOCRAT LEADER
 ID OPPOSE EXTRA
 CONGRESS SESSION
Robinson Against Plan if It Can Be AVOided-ReiterateS Be-
 lief in Prohibition Success
DOUBTS PARTY WILL TAKE
 REPEAL STAND IN ELECTION

glne - PIeuges support, But Points Out It Must Apply to Con structive' Measures - Suggests Drought Relief Bill.
 Washington, Nov. p LP}-Desire 10 avoid an extra session of con- Gress was voiced today by Senator Robinson of Arkansas. the demo- cratic leader, upon his return to the capital.
 Reitcrating his stand for national prohibition, the democratic leader predicted that the democrats would not declare themselves for repeal of the 18th amendment in the 1932 platform. He expressed the opln- ion that the prohibition amendment would not be repealed in the early future-
 Issues statement
 Senator Robinson issued q state ment Which he said was in substance that which he wrote to President Hoover recently regarding an extra session of the new congress.
 The statement follows:
 Tt seems to me that discussion now of the question Nhether an eX traordinary session of the congress will be necessary following the fourth of March is premature.
 From my standpoint it is de- sirable to avoid it if practicable.
 "The congress was in extraordi nary sessions throughout the spring md summer of 1929, We dealt p..ncipally with the agriculture problems and with the tariff in :ts lolation to farm relief,
 "The Hawley- Shoot act gave inn p,tus to economic depression. It did more harm than good.
 "The farm marketing act has not been effective to reverse the down. ward tendency of agriculture.
 Conditions Growing Worse
 conditions have been steadily of the country ecopofpic and busi- ness distress is appallingf Y
 Tn my judgment it is Imperative that measures of an emergency character be acted upon as speedily as possible.
 While no doubt other important subjects will also require attention hy the congress. I regard it as ln- dispensable 10 the public welfare that all cooperate in the passage of measures for relief in the drought
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New Britain herald., 1930-11-25
MISSING 5 MONTHS,
 BOY RETURNS HOME
Emil Andy, Y, Had Been Work ing on New Hampshire Farm
DISAPPEARED AUGUST 28
Reappcarance of Son is Thanksgiy- ing Gift to Oycrjoyed Mother Family in Clayton Happy Again as Reunion Takes Place.

For the first time since August 28, happiness reigncd in the home of MT. and Mrs, Jerry Andy of Clayton today. Their son, Emil aged f7, who disappeared on that date, re- turned home last night.
 Last night was the first night we have had q sound sleep and this noon we had the first enjoyable
New Britain herald., 1930-11-25
Rev. Dr. Smith Tells h. quiry Board That Man Was Shackled to Wall Three Glasses of Wa ter, Two Servings of Bread Daily Ration.
Pastor Declares Cells AL most Entirely Without Light and Ventilation, With No Toilets and Only Hard Board for Bed-Flays "Antiquated' Control.

Wethersfeld, Nov, 25 tR)-Ree. Dr, William H. Smith of schenec- tady, \, Y, former prison chaplain. whose article describing conditions as he had seen them, has resulted in an inquiry being made into the administration of the Connecticut state prison, was today the first wit ness when the governors committee resumed it's sitting.
 Dr, Smith said that the article he wrote was not intended as a criti- cism Of the prison administration but rather as a warning to boys that should they ever become pris- oners they would not be molly coddIed."
 Offers Recommendations
 The clergyman said he came be- for the committee with the outline of a constructive program which in his opinion would better conditions in the prison.
 Dr. Smith said he was ordained ir the Episcopal church in 1916 and Vas appointed a prison chaplain on sprii IS, 1929, serving until Octo- hers1 last when his resignation was accepted ] ahad for many years been accusofnsd to visit the prison to call upon inmates.
 IIn offn recommendation He said he would have the separate cells in the prison basement known as black holes removed. He said these cells have lutie Nentilation and that only through small holes in the inner door. The cells were almost always dark. without toilets. with no sani- tation. no bed, only a plain board for 8 sleeping place, no mattress and only a single blanket. Drinking water was sent down three times a day and bread twice a day. No water was provided for washing purposes.
 Said Dr, Smith at this point:
 How mon live down there is mystery 10 me"
 He gave as an illustration Of treat ment of men the cases of Watson Moulthrope, Leo Landry and Ro- land Lalone, after they had been brought back from Florida.
 tMoulthrope and Lalone were giv- on life sentences there for killing an oficerD
 Dr Smith said these men were kept in the "black holes" for seven or eight days, then placed in soli- tary cells for a week. and after thai for six months kept in screened
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New Britain herald., 1930-11-25

Fly tua Asso-jated Press.
 Grim winter. sweeping over half the world. sent 8 blizzard driving before a bitter wind across the United States today and out over the ocean toward Europe where floods and hurricanes have driven 1hou- sands from their homes.
 The American storm rode out of the west. heading for the seaboard. On inc other side of the ocean France, Germany, Belgium and Hol- land, England and Austria worked desperately to stem rising rivers, swollen by rains which showed no sign of abating.
 Belgian LowIands Flooded Brussels, Iov. 25 tPt-Belgium s dihes along the left bank of the
New Britain herald., 1930-11-25
Public should AHafyca

spread public awakening to the fail-
 ure of some local governments to protect their citizens from murder, racketeering. corruption and other crimes, and their rallyins of support 10 the men of these localities that are today making q courageous battle to clean up these places
New Britain herald., 1930-11-25
TAKE FEDERAL MEN
 ROB WOMAN OF S29
Pose as U. s. Officers and
 Threaten to Arrest Her
SEARCH" FOR LIQUOR
Show Badges in Allen Street House and Say They Will Take Mrs. Peter Brau to Jail for Violating Dry Law.

Mrs, Peter Brau Of SIS Allen street was the victim of two hold-up men who posed as federal officers and went into her home about 1:3U this afternoon under the pretense of searching for liquor.
 After showing badges that ap- peared to be those of policemen they made a survey of the rooms in the house and finally told the wom- an that they would take her to New Haven to serve 10 months sen ,lepce for violating the prohibition
New Britain herald., 1930-11-25
Would Accept $500

The woman became suspicious when they agreed to settle the af- fair on payment of $500 in cash but being frightened by their sudden approach, she gave the s29 which was all she had in the home. After receiving the money the men made a nasty retreat.
 Very shortly after their depar- ture, Thomas B. Fay, deputy build ing inspector, who lives next door passed by. The woman, in a highly nervous state, called to him and told him of her experience.
 After talking with the woman and learning what had transpired, Fay went directly 10 police headquarters and informed the police.
 Detective Sergeant George c. FL finger started an immediate inVesti- gation.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-25
THE, WEATHER

New Britain and vicinity: Mostly cloudy tonight and Wednesday,: colder tonight and Wednesday.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-25
HOOVER AGAINST
 RACKETEER LAW
Denies He FaV0rS Federal Stat-
 ute to Apply to Gangs
STATE POWERS SUFFICIENT
Better Law Enforcement Rather Than More Legislation Needed to stamp Out Crime, President says Urges Public Awakening.

Washington, Nov. 25 tP) - En- iorcement of state and federal laws and d widespread public awaken ing" were put forward today by President Hoover as a solution 10 the problem presented by gangstcr activities.
 He dtsavowed any intention Of proposing extension Of the federal criminal laws to cover racketeer- ing"
 Better Enforcement Needed
 What is needed is the enforce ment of laws, not more laws" he said.
 The text of the presidents re- marks follows:
 The report that l am proposing to congress any extension of the fed oral criminal laws 10 cover rack eteering is untrue.
 Every single state has ample laws that cover such criminality.
 What is needed IS the enforce mcnt of these laws, and not mor1 laws.
 Any suggestion Of increasing the federal criminal laws in general is q reflection on the sovereignty and the stamina of state government,
 The federal government is assist ing local authorities 10 overcome q hi1eous gangster and corrupt control Of some local governments. But get no satisfaction from the reflect tion that the only way this can be done is for the federal government to convict men for failing to pay in come taxes on the financial product oSrcritue against stat T.ax.s
New Britain herald., 1930-11-25

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New Britain herald., 1930-01-03
Millions Available

Millions have been made availabH, TOT rh" project. Among the contrio- utors have been the Rockefeller oundation- and the General Educ1- ton Board New York,
 The Yale Daily News, student or gan, finds recent statement ny President Robert NJ. Hutchins Of the University Of Chicago, the firat lucid explanation" Of the institute,
 Hutchins, who as Dean Of Yale G.aW school helped found the insI- ute. is quoted by the News ar say ing the institution means the d. struction of departmental barriers that have destroyed the effectiveness of the university in many fields.
 Tt means" continued Hutchin:, 'strong departments where some have been weak. but most important ia the probable effect on undrr- graduate education. Now quaIifi" ] undergraduate who know what they want to do will be able to do it. if their interest lies in the social field-during the junior and senior years. A law student now will be able 10 study crime and chiminOlogy at th" same time he is studying criminal law, and students and teachers working on the same prob- lem will have the benefit of Co- OprratiOn and mutual advice"