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The Washington times., 1930-06-12
Vivisection Advocate
Scores It's Opponents

Editor, Times:
Once again the old fight on
vivisection has been reopened, this
time at the Capital.
When, If ever, will the anti
vivisectioniStS be able to see that
operations and experiments upon
dumb animals are one Of the
greatest aids to scientific medical
advancement?
For every dog that gives a life
to science, scores and hundreds
Of human lives will be saved in
the future by the discoveries from
the animal experiments.
DR.. Maurice Hall, Agriculture
Department veterinarian who tes-
titled before the Senate District
Committee yesterday. showed the
Senators how valuable i1forn1a-
ton is obtained by vivisectlon.
Many other instances may be
cited.
Lrs's take a typical ltivivisec-
zionist and ''vivisect" his feelings
If the truth Of the matter were
brought home to. him. Suppose
he had dog, of which he was
very fond, and also a son, Of
whom he was many times as
fond.
Now the Chemical Warfare
Service of the U. S. Army uses
dogs to ascertain the effects Of
new and deadly gasses and to
find means of protection against
these gases.
Now wouldn't Mr.. Anti rather
have his dog take the count
from gas, if necessary, or some
one else'S dog, than have his
son succumb to that same gas
IN a wartime attack on the battle.
field?
The same is true of diseases
as well as gases. Mr.. Anti'S
close relative down South who
died from hookworn several years
ago would not have passed on
If the antivivisectionists had not
The Washington times., 1930-06-12
Friend Of Dogs
Against Muzzling

Editor. Times:
/ am heartily opposed to muz-
zling dogs gs-summer, winter, or at
any timel
DR.. Fowler, the District health
officer, seems to have the mental
reactions Of al his ilk in the
medical world d-namely, that dogs
are q menace to human beings
and are fit only to be strapped
on a board. and butchered by q
scalpeEwielding surgeon in the
name of science!
Dogs in the city have q thin
time at best, what with cross
grained, animal hating human
beings, and the city dog catcher.
The other night the common
council at Hyattsville did a very
wise thing. When they found out
that they were incurring the
The Washington times., 1930-06-12

hindered the experimental work
which lead to the recent discovery
.of q drug to combat hookworn.
Tk came too late for the relative.
Does Mr.. Anti want the gas
protective device to come only
after young Anti junior keels over
in u battlefield coma and comes
back home permanently manned?
M. ID.
The Washington times., 1930-06-12
Letters to the Editor From Readers

wrath Of hundreds Of dog lovers
in the Maryland town they very
wisely refrained from enacting
q dog-muzzling act. They realized
that muzzlinR dogs is q very In,
humane, cowardly proposition. So
dogs, in Hyattsville at least, will
not have to be subjected to the
muzzle.
The District authorities would
do well to emulate the example
of the Hyattsville council, lest q
storm Of righteous indignation
descend upon them.
ROGER EASTHOPE.
The Washington times., 1930-06-12
House Is Proposed
Asa TreHtU Maker

Declaring that the House Of
Representatives should be en-
powered to pass upon all foreign
treaties, such as the London
naval treaty, Representative Crit.
fin Cd, Of New York, introduced
u resolution In the House yestcr-
day for q constitutional amend
ment to permit that action.
The Washington times., 1930-06-12
ADvERTisEMENr
ITCHING TORTURE ENDS

whsn soothing Zsnso Is used
It's remarkable how quickly summer
itching vanishes when zemo touches
the skin. Use 1t for rashes. bites.
tvy-poisoning and itching. peeling
toes. This far-famed andseptic
draws out heat and pain and quickly
soothes away Irritation. Use safe.
healing Zem6 freely to clear up
ugly pimples and dandruff. It's In.
visible and odorless. Just the thing
Tor sunburn and other summer skin
irritations. Have Zemo handy al.
ways. Anv druggist. 35c. 60c. $1.00.
The Washington times., 1930-06-12
POSTAGE FRANK GRANTED

A bill granting the frankiI1g
privilege to Mrs. Helen II. Taft.
widow OF william Howard Taft.
passed the Senate yesterday. This
courtesy is always extended to
the wife Of q deceased President
or former President.
The Washington times., 1930-06-12

laws forbidding theik use. Come
motorists write letters telling OF
your experiences on the roads.
Probably that means We might
get under the skirls Of the au-
thorities Of both the District
and Maryland and have them
make that narrow, snake-like
Defense Hihway safe for US
and our children.
"A VICTIM
The Washington times., 1930-06-12

The alphabetically arranged BUsI-
y ESS SERVICE DIRECTORY Of t0day's
Times Classified Ads will direct you
to dependable home or office services.
The Washington times., 1930-06-12

consult the BUSINESS SERVICE D1-
RECTORY Of tOday's Times Classified
New Britain herald., 1930-11-24
MERCHANTS ID TRY
 ID RECOVER TAXES
Unincorporated Business Men Forming State Protective Assn.
 2,5oO AFFECTED HERE
\. E Hall, Public Accountant and Sponsor of Movement, Asks Com missioner for Apology, as Result of Latters Statement.

Unincorporated mercantile and manufacturing businesses to the number of 2,50o in this city are af- fected by an effort which is being made by A. F. Hall, a certified pub lie accountant of Hartford, to force the state to return tax payments made by unincorporated business houses in Connecticut over q period of years. MT. Hall has organized the Unincorporated Tax Payers Protec- tive association and the law firm of O'Connor t& O'Connor of Hartford has been retained as counsel. The movement is said to have the sup port of the Hartford Better Busi- ness bureau.
 The lax taxing unincorporated businesses was adopted in 1921 and was not signed by the then Gov ernor Everett J. Lake until 14 days after the statutory limitation. It was enc of the laws made valid by the last legislature and became retro active. It imposes tax of s1 per s1,000 on gross receipts. Mir. Hall said today that it's retroactive fea- ture is illegal and he intends to fight the case to the extent of call ing the attention. of the legislature to it's alleged unfairness.
 Blodgett in Opposition
 When Tax Commissioner William H. Blodgett was informed of the movement he issued a statement de- claring that the law was constitu- tional and that it would be q long time before any member of the new ly formed protective association would get their money back. Parts of the statement by Blodgett were interpreted by Hall as being of q nature which reflected on his integ- rity as well as the integrity of O'Connor X O'Connor. As a result he wrote a letter today to Blodgett ask ing for an apology. A copy of the letter was sent to Governor-Elect Cross The epistle follows:
 MT. William H. Blodgett.
 "Tax Commissioner,
 Hartford. Conn.
 Dear Sir: The writer notes in the Hartford Times of November c2
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New Britain herald., 1930-11-24
GIRL STEALS GAR 7OPR0TECT FRIEND
Drives Away After Getting Him
 Out by Clever Ruse
HE DEMANDS HER ARREST
P@licc Refuse to Take Action When She Explains She Did Not Con- sidcr Him Fit to Operate and Took Machine Home.

That Lieutenant William McCue has no particular regard for an in grate is evidenced by d note he at tached to a report he made out last night relative to charges made by Stanley PerkoSki of A Orange street that his girl friend had stolen his automobile. The note followed the detailed report and was to the effect that it was McCue's opinion that Perkoski would think differently Of the whole situation when he felt better today. He further commend cd the action of the girl friend who contrived to get him out Of the car and then drove it to her home, where she placed it under lock and key.
 The police were first attracted to the case when a phone call from q gasoline station on Broad street was received at headquarters stating that an automobile had been stolen from that place. When the police in- formant was unable 10 give the po- lice the registration number Of the
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New Britain herald., 1930-11-24
BINGHAM TO URGE
 LEGAL BEER BILL Connecticut Senator Will Seek Showdown On
 Law

Washington, Nov. A CP-A show down in congress at this session on prohibition modification measures was demanded today by Senator Bingham, republican, Connecticut.
 He will sponsor bill 10 permit manufacture of four per cent beer,
 In view of the interest manifest cd in the country in prohibition, said Bingham, the leaders ought to give us chance to vote on this legislation at least.'
 The senator will introduce legis- lation to allow physicians to pre- scribe malt as well as spirituous liquor.
 T believe these bills would pro- mote temperance" he explained. Il believe they would promote the use and sale of grain and l believe they would aid employment. To say that one-half of one per cent Of alcohoI is intoxicating is ridiculous"
New Britain herald., 1930-11-24

A large delegation of members of Eddy-Glover post. American Legion, paid final tribute to Frederick E. Stabert aged 36, of 121 Austin street, who was in the aviation serv- ice in the World war, today.
 Military funeral services were held this afternoon at 2:30 at St. Johns German Lutheran church. Rev. Martin W. Gaudian, pastor officiat- ed Burial was in Fairvicw ceme- tcry.
 The pail bearers. members of Eddy-Glover post. were Fred w Hoffman, Elliott K. Burr, Julius An derson, Harry Scheuy, Fred Clock and Fred Ellsworth.
 Members of the firing squad, rep resenting Co. l. 169th Infantry, Con- necticut National Guards, were Ser geant J. A. Barrett, Corporals Ken meth Gray and Joseph Gicante and Privates Frank Mazzo, Joseph Con forto, Harold Schweitzer, Ralph Bordonaro and James Mason. The buglcrs were C. Embry and George Bigge. Of Eddy Glover Post, Ameri- can Legion drum corps.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-24

James NJ. Lynch. new superin- tendent of the water department. is native of Middletown and has been in the city's employ 21 years. He is credited by his superiors and associates with @ wide knowledge of the duties of his new position. gained through experience in the construction and mechanical br2nches of the department.
 The water commissioners held an informal meeting last week and agreed upon the appointment. which will be formally ratified at the next regular meeting. Mayor Quigley vas pleased at MT. Lynch's promo ton and considers him one of the most efficient and faithful officials in the municipal family.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-24
Nurse Conquers Psychosis of Fear,
 Breathes Naturally Without Help

short periods the motors were turn cd off; then she was removed for few minutes from the machine.
 Finally she spent a full day on sun porch. chatting with friends. But she almost collapsed when physi- cians suggested that she sleep that night outside the respirator.
 Each night for more than two weeks she refused to sleep outside the resprator. "I know it looks silly" Frances said, but haven't cnought fighting spirit to conquer that fear"
 Decides to Try It
 Psychologists called it 'psychosis of fear" and said she never would recover. Miss McGann wept and then gamely announced she would try it again."
 Frances prayed herself to sleep in room far removed from the respirator. Unaccustomed to sleep ing without the motors whirring in her ears, she lay awake for hours. But she awoke weil-and confident today after spending her second night outside the machine. Physi- tcians said her recovery is assured.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-24
Clothing Given Salvation Army
 Sold Tn Store Commander Says

Although there is great need for men and boys clothing and shoes iu this city much Of the apparel given 10 tho Salvation Army in this city is put in a Hartford truck which conveys it to Hartford where it IS sorted out returned to New Britain and sold in a Lafayette street stors, according to reports which have reached the cars of COmmandant Julius HelGeson. in charge of the local branch of the army.
 Commandant Helgeson reports ar unprecedented demand for clothing. overcoats and shoes for men and boys in this city. In many eases he calls and is told We have al ready given them 10 the Salvation Army" Investigation has revealed
New Britain herald., 1930-11-24
JOHN ). POWERS, 42, EXPIRES IN NEW YORK Paramount-PubliX District Manager Former New
 Britain Resident

John D. Powers. aged 42, district manager of the Paramount Publt& Corporation, of New Haven, died last night at a private hospital in New York. MT Powers, who made his home in this city for more than 10 years, prior 10 leaving for New Haven, resided on Washington street.
 He recently underwent serious operation in New York. after which he intended to recuperate in Cuba or Florida but when his condition did not improve he was rushed from his New Haven home to the New York hospital.
 Beginning as q salesman for the Paramount PubliX Corporation MT Powers was considered to be one Of the outstanding sales executives of the district which won him the ap- pointment of district managership. While in this city MT. Powers was member Of the Y. NJ. T A. 6 E. society and appeared in the society's theatrical performances at numerous occasions
 His wife and child survive.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-24
Official Probe Ordered By Gov. Trumbuh, Following Former Chaplain's Charges, Begins-Hartford Min ister First Witness.
Miss Cowles Gives Views On Prison Management, Conforming Solitary. Cells, Labor System and Harsh Punishment in General Terms.

Wethersfield. Nov. 24 LP - An inquiry into the administration of the Connecticut state prison re- quested by the directors, was begun
 today by a committee appointed by Governor John H. Trumbull.
 The limitations of the inquiry will
 be those set by the committee itself.
 Specifically, the first phase which was taken up today was to deter mine the basis of charges that in- mates of the prison, who for disci- binary reasons had been placed ill solitary cells, had been inhumanely ! treated. The charges were made in f recent newspaper article by Rev. Dr. l William H. Smith, now rector of Christ church, Schenectady, N. Y, who resigned as prison chaplain Oc-e tober 1. The resignation was accept ed as soon as offered.
 Dr. Smith in his personal account of his experiences at the prison, us- | ing numbers 10 denote certain in mates, said that placing men in "sol- i itary" (which he called the black 1 hole"D was "heartlessly brutal" He
 said of two inmates that they were l down in the black hole" several days. These inmates, Dr. Smith iden-5
 tified as those sentenced for life for
 Q murder committed in Florida, re- l turned here and given an additional
 sentence for breaking prison. i LaIone and MoulthroDe ! These men were Roland Lalone, who also had a life sentence here for i his part in staying a state officer, and Watson Moulthrope. who was i serving time for robbery.
 Dr. Smith in the article said. i Why should these unfortunate wretches then suffer an additional penalty at state prison? The judges sentence should suffice. We'll, as Number 1895 you go down into the black hole for being in possession of half a hacksaw blade, four inches by quarters of an inch. There you stand with outer clothing re- moved. your hands shackled to the bars above your head. One day seems like an eternity"
 With publication Of pr. Smiths article. Colonel Norris c. Osborne, president of the prison board, asked Governor Trumbull to have the in st;tution investigated. The governor named Homer s. Cummings, former democratic national committeeman. and James T. Moran. chairman of the directors of the Southern New England Telephone company, and Judge Walter H. Clark. of the Hart ford probate court, as the commit tee.
 Miss Cowlcs Offers
 Meantime, welfare organizations had become interested in the mat ter and the state department of pub lie welfare had reported approving ly Of the prison administration. Then Miss Genevieve Cowles, an artist who painted scriptural scene on one wall of the prison chapel. of fcred herself as a witness as to var ious aspects of prison life. particu- Iarly as to treatment of certain prls- tContnucd on Page Two)
New Britain herald., 1930-11-24
Wife and Brother to
 Face Murder Charges

Philadelphia. Nov. 24 P-Mrs. Clara Grace Prophet, g, and her brother, Harold F.. Williams, @5 were held without bail today charged with the murder of the woman's husband. William r. Pro- phet. 49.
 Prophet was shot to death in his bedroom last Saturday morning. His wife told police he had been at lacked by an intruder, apparently a burglar. Saturday night she and her brother confessed that they had plotted to kill the husband and that Williams entered the house before dawn, attacked and shot the hus- band. Hatred for her husband and desire to obtain insurance money was the motive, the police said.
 The woman was Prophets second wife. They have two sons, 5 and G., and also had an adopted child, a girl of 10 years.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-24
.2,000 HOMES PREY
 0F TEXAS FLOOD
Bravery Of Woman Telephone Operator Saves Many Lives
HUGE NEW DAM BURSTS
Railroad Tracks Torn Up, 1000 Cat tie Killed, Bridges Washed Away by Avalanche of Watcr-RefugecS Flee to Corpus Christi.

Corpus Christi, Tex, Nov. = tlP} Rescue parties plodded down the fertile Nueces river valley today in the wake of a wall of water, 1iberat- cd by the breaking of a reservoir dam, which destroyed 2,000 homes, covered great areas of farm lands with mud and silt and killed hun dreds of head of livestock.
 The bravery of a woman telc- phone operator. Mrs. Coldie Jenkins, @S. of Mathis, Tex. was believed to have saved scores of lives. After mo- tifying authorities. she remained at her switchboard for hours, warning residents whose homes were in the path of the flood.
 Deputy sheriffs, in automobiles, on horse back, and afoot rushed through the valleys sounding the alarm. Authorities feared, however, that groups of hunters in isolated sec tions were unwarned and may have
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New Britain herald., 1930-11-24
BRAY UNDER BIG BOND
 IN BRIDGEPORT DEATH
New Britain Mans Auto Kills Pedestrian CrOss-
 ing Street

Henry T. Bray of 6l Ten Acre road, this city, is being held under S1.O00 bonds by the Bridgeport po- lice pending a hearing in the po- lice court of that city on techni- cal charge of driving an automobile in a manner that caused the death of a man.
 Mir. Bray was travelling east oil Fairfield avenue about o'clock Sat urday night, and when passing the intersection of Fairfield avenue anl Norman street. about one mile west of the railway station, at a rate or speed said by Mr. Bray to have been about 20 miles an hour, man whose identity was not known un- til late Sunday afternoon, stepped between two slowly moving cars, go- ing in a westerly direction, directly into the path Of the Bray car and
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New Britain herald., 1930-11-24
NINE LIVES LOST
 IN SEVERE STORM VANISHING EUROPE
Furious Gales and Rains Wreak Havoc in France, Belgium,
 Germany and Austria
FEAR ENTERTAINED THAT
 HAMBURG BOAT IS LOST

Two Steamships Almost Driven On
 10 Rocky Coast of English Chan
 mel But Escape Disaster-Greek steamers Also Have Narrow Es-
 cape-Natcr Rising Steadily To- ward Top of Entertainments. By the Associated Press.
 Furious gales accompanied by tor rential rainstorms lashed the con- tinent today, taking at least nine lives, inf1icting serious injury upon hundreds, and wreaking havoc in France, Belgium, Germany and Aus tria.
 Belgium appeared to be the heavi- est sufferer, for her low countryside was inundated when swollen rivers topped the dikes and overran the fields.
 A wind of hurricane force swept [ Vienna. Three were killed, twenty two seriously injured and many oth- CTS slightly hurt.
 French Rivers Flooded.
 The French rivers were flooded, and France was under water from Havre to Paris. Navigation was im- possible and such vessels in the Seine as could not find shelter were damaged or sunk. One girl was re- ported drowned.
 Germany was hard hit. In the south the Rhine and Mosell overran their banks driving thousands from | their homes to higher country. At I Friedrichshafen, home of the Graf ! Zeppelin, and throughout the Lake Constance region, hurricanes work ed tremendous damage.
 The storm extended even to Spain, and at Corunna the German sea- plane DO-X was unable to continue q flight to Lisbon.
 The English Channel and waters along the coast of Europe were a constant menace to shipping. Two steamships caught in the gale | which swept the English channel l were almost driven on the rocky coast, but escaped disaster under their own power after several rescue vessels, including a navy cruiser, had gone to their aid.
 Greek steamers Safe ! The Greek steamers Triton and 1 TGXiarchis got into trouble off Port 1 land, but ran clear of danger as the wind abated.
 The Louise Leonhardt. from Hamburg for the United States, was feared lost with all hands in the Elbe estuary off CuXhaven. There were thirty in the crew.
 Thousands were made homeless in France, Belgium and Germany. Property damage was enormous. Emergency flood measures appeared to be useless, and the rains con- tinued pouring down today.
 Paris was worried. High walls run the length of the city as a pro- | lection against floods, but the wa ter was rising steadily toward the
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New Britain herald., 1930-11-24

the fact that q Salvation Army truck is sent here from Hartford. The clothing is gathered Up and taken to Hartford. where it is sorted over. This and other articles then are brought back to this city and sold in store on Lafayette street, which has Salvation Army emblem on th" window, but which has no conne"- ton with the local branch. None oi the clothing and none of the money derived therefrom comes 10 the New Britain headquarters if the article $ arc given 10 this truck.
 The system has been known to tn" local members fthe advisory com mittee for a long time. Adjutant
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New Britain herald., 1930-11-24

New York, Nov. A R>-Michael Milosa went walking in his sleep with razor early today and when his journey was over his half-broth CT had been slashed to death and his mother and half-sister were un conscious with grievous wounds Ill their Brooklyn flat.
 Police. summoned by screaming neighbors, found Filosa standing in the front room with the razor in his hands and a dazed expression of his face. In one bedroom they found Salvatore De Hall, 16, dead and IT another his mother. Mrs. Anna De Hall, 49, and his sister, Catherine, IA. suffering from numerous wounds about the face and body.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-24
Hole in One Scored
 On Municipal Links

Deputy Building Inspector Thomas B. Fay made a hole-in- one on the seventh hole at the municipal golf course yesterday. the first time the feat has been accomplished since the course was opened few months ago.
 The drive travelled about 105 wards and was witnessed by Deputy Sheriff Martin H. Hor- witz, R. R. Merigold and sev- wrote his name on the ball, and Inspector Fay plans to keep it as a souvenir.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-24
Medicine Ball T0ssers
 Continue Despite Frost

Washington. Nov. 24 LP-'Twas a frosty morning. but it mattered not q whit to the White House ball toSScrs.
 The sun rose lazily over the cool city. Its sparkle reflected on the frost crystals. which turned the White House lawn almost white for the first time this year.
 Rut regardless of the chill damp underfoot. the daily game went on. President Hoover as usual was there with members of his cabinet and friends. tossing the hefty medicine ball,
New Britain herald., 1930-11-24
Man Walking In Sleep Slashes
 Family With Razor, Killing One

The woman and her daughter were taken to a hospital where their lives were despaircd of. Filosa was taken to police headquarters where he was held on an open charge pending developments. He was unable to give police a coher- ent explanation of the tragedy. ex- cept to say that he had been dream- ing and did not realize what he was doing. ..-
 Filosa is 2S years old unmarrie ] and a house painter He was a man of regular habits, police said. had not been drinking and was on good terms with the other members of the family. He had long been q victim of somnambulism. they said.