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New Britain herald., 1930-04-05
Archimede Club Split
 On Reef of Politics

The republicans in the Archimede Athletic and Political club clain. that they did not endorse the dent ocratic party in a recent meeting held in their clubrooms but that only the democratic members of the club voted iii favor of the endorse ment.
 Philip Papa, former press con- mittee secretary, and several other leaders of the republican party Of the club. issued the following com- munication:
 The communication appeared in last nights Herald, with reference to the alleged endorsement of the democratic party by the Archimede Athletic and Political club, lacks one of the most important facts, which was purposely omitted thus making the interpretation of the conmuni- cation of various signification. The omission consists of the fact that the members of Archimede club belonging in the republican party abstained in voting for the endorsement and that an exiguous | number of democratic members took part in the secret ballot" President Joseph Blanca of the club was authority for the state- ment printed yesterday that two- thirds of the members of the club who attended the meeting voted to endorse the democratic ticket. The other third refrained from voting, he said.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-05
Comedy Nurse Brains
 Of HOldup Gang

Detroit. April 5 (UP)-A comedy student nurse, Miss Ruth Jones. 23, and her companion. Edith Gasp puies, S5. today were named by police as the "brains" of gang held responsible for two Detroit bank robberies, the holdup of a Toledo bank last week, and a dozen other major Detroit robberies.
 Miss Jones and Leonard kovie, whom police say is her sweetheart, have confessed. according to Inspec- tor William Collins. The others held are Ralph Benham, and Samuel, Thomas and Harry Boroo, brothers.
 Police say kovie admitted he and his four companions staged the Toledo robbery, in which s7,00O was obtained. He also admitted taking part in the robbery of branch of the Detroit First National bank Thursday afternoon when s2,200 was obtained. and the $5,0O0 payroll holdup at the Providence hospital, February 15.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-05
AUGUSTUS BILLIARD
 DEAD AT HOSPITAL
Bridgeport Manufacturer Suc-
 CumbS-III About Month

Bridgeport, April P)-Augustus H. Bullard, secretary and treasurer of the Bullard company. died at Bridgeport hospital early today He had been seriously ill for about a. month.
 Mir. Bullard was born in Hartford in 1867 and was the son of John Dudley and Orlando Hawlcy Bull lard. Upon graduation from the public schools in 1887 he became connected with the Connecticut Gen. eral Insurance company of Hartford, and in 1886 came to Bridgeport in the employ of the Bridgeport Ma chine Tool Works.
 This company in 1894 was incor- porated as the Bullard Machine Too, company, at which time MT. Bullard was made secretary and treasurer, offices he has held con- tinuously since.
 Mir. Bullard was prominent in manufacturing circles of the state and also prominent member of a number of clubs and fraternal so- cieties. In 1905 he was elected presi- dent of the Connecticut Manu- facturers' association. serving two years.
 He is survived by his widow, for merly Ellen Burnham, of Malone, N. Y; brother, Walter H. of Bridgeport, and sister, Miss Emily Dawley Bullard of Orange, Mass.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-05
RACKETEER KILLED NEAR DRUG STORE
James Clark Shot by Passerby in New York Today

New York, April 5 P)-A bullet fired into his head in front of drug store at Sth avenue and 3oth street a few hours earlier, caused the death today of James Clark, 30, alias Col lins, a reputed racketeer.
 A few minutes before the shoot ing Clark had entered the drug store and bought a package of cig- arettes. He told the clerk that he had a "bet with a sap outside on the number of e's on the package
 Then he strolled out and as he was tossing the cigarettes up and catching them man walked up pressed a revolver to Clark's left temple and fired a single shot. Clark fell back through the window of the drug store. He was taken to French hospital where he died few hours later. The gunman escaped.
 Clark was arrested with sevaral others few years ago and convict cd of stealing s92,000 worth of as- pirin from a Hudson street ware house, but all of the defendants ob. tained new trials. Later he was q witness for James Jimmy the Gin Russell, when the latter was tried for the staying of Patrick Link Mitchell. member of the old Hudson duster gang. Mitchell was killed ir q Greenwich Village speakeasy.
 Police believe the shooting wa, the result of a gangland belief thai Clark had "squealed.'
New Britain herald., 1930-04-05
City Items

Sergeant J. C. Stadler last night recovered a bunch of keys ownNd by Forest Gray of 40 Church street and taken out of his automobile by three boys.
 A. Nash Co. spring suits and top coats. J. Ryan, 22 Roxbury Road. Tel. 2909.-advt.
 The monthly meeting of the sup plies and printing committee of the common council will be held Monday night at the office of the city clerk.
 Republican rally, Acorn St. Hall, Sun, April $, at 1880 p. m. Can. ddate George A. Quigley will speak. -advt.
 J. NJ. Burdicll of Grove Hill is at tending the session of the New York East conference in Brooklyn as the lay delegate of the local Methodist church.
 The annual meeting of the Well fare association will be held We'd ncsday, April 9, at 7:50 D. m. at the association rooms, 52 Center street.
 Burritt Grange will hold its reg ular meeting at Jr. o. U. A. M. hall on Glen street tonight at o'clock. Pennington Grange has been invited to confer the first and second de- grees. Visitors are expected from many towns and all Changers arc welcome. Refreshments will be served.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-05

been drinking while riding around the city in an automobile. He had lunch and was talking to Morrison when Officer Grabeck came over and pushed him. He questioned the of- ficer's right to lay hands on him and was finally arrested
 Morrison testified that he stayed home all evening but came down town to buy cigarettes and met kolosky, who asked about relative who was in the army. While they were talking. Officer Grabeck order- ed them to move along, and then followed them through Main street striking him on the legs with his nightstick and knocking him down three times, he said.
 Kolosky's mother appealed to Judge Traceski for leniency. She was advised to confer with the pro- bation officer after court relative to the disposition of the case.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-05
DOG QUARANTINE BEING OBSERVED
Veterinarians Report Rush to
 Have CaninS Treated

The quarantine on dogs, placed by the commissioner of domestic anil mals to prevent the spread of rabies in this and surrounding cities, is be- ing properly observed here, Dr. Louis | J. Dumont, superintendent of health, reported today. With few exceptions, including canines which have been inoculated, engaged in hunting, farming, etc., all dogs must be kept on leash until the quaran- tine is lifted. Dr. Dumont has sug- gested that owners of animals com municatc with his office when there is doubt concerning the regulations.
 Owners of dogs are fiocking to the offices and hospitals of local veter- mary doctors to have their dogs vac- cinated and immunized against a. possible infection of rabies. Inquiries directed at the veterinaries revealed that nearly 25O dogs have been Sac- cinated already while owners of others have appointments for. tho treatment. A vaccinatcd dog, under the rules of the quarantine placed on this city and nearby points, is the only excep- tion to the rule which requires all dogs to be kept either tied up or on leash. After vaccination. dog must be quarantined for 9 days, after which it may be allowed to run loose.
 Dr. B. D. Radcliffe, veteran veter- mary, stated that at his dispensary at Franklin square more than 100 dogs have been vaccinated since the | quarantine went into effect last Thursday. Dog owners have so many appointments for the next few days that both he and his assistant, Dr. John P. Mcintosh, will be busily en- gagged in filling them.
 l Both doctors have visited sur- rounding towns to inspect possible cases of rabies.
 Ten persons in this city are being treated under the direction of Dr. l.. J. Dumont, health superintendent, i because of contacts with rabid dogs. Four of these are members of one family. Four possible cases of rabies have been discovered here but they are all being treated.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-05
KJ0S WANTS CITY
 ID PAY FOR FIRE
Will Ask Reimbursement for Damage to His House

Edward kjos whose house on South Main street was partially destroyed by fire Thursday afternoon is planning to enter a claim against the city for the damage. He all leges that blazing waste from the chimney of a Senior High school building caused the roof of his house to be burned off.
 Damage of s4,500 was caused, ac- cording to an estimate of Fire Chief William J. Noble. Attorney Harry Ginsburg has been engaged as coun- sel by MT. kjos. It is probable that the city will be made defendant in a law suit if the claim is not allowed.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-05
PLUNGES DOWN STAIRS
 AND FRACTURES SKULL
Visitor at Crown Street House Mis- takes Door to Cellar for
 Entrance to Room.

Opening a door leading to the cellar of a house at If Crown strev [ when he mistook it for one opening into room, John Prills, 42, of 4J Clinton street, plunged head fore most down 16 stairs early last eve- ming and fractured his skull against a brick wall about IS inch es away from the bottom step, He was taken to New Britain Ger eral hospital by Officer Stephen Coffey and was in critical condi- tion today.
 Sergeant J. C. Stadler conducted aIi Investigation ineo the matt 4t with Officer Coffcy and learned that Prlls was given s1 by his wife yes terday to take their year old son Raymond to a theater. On the Way home he met a man who boards at 14 Crown street, and took the boy there for a visit. Walter Kulas and Peter Karznski, boarders, told the police that Prills fell accidentally, and there was evidence that he ha been drinking.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-05
WHITMAN. NOT
 ALLOWED T0PLAY
Orchestra Not Permitted to Alp.
 pear at Vancouver Dances

Vancouver. B. C., April , CP,--Re- fused permission by Canadian im- migration authorities to keep two dance engagements here, Paul Whitcman. famous orchestra leader, also cancelled a theater engagement.
 T have travelled all over the world and this is the first time ] have had any trouble" Mir. White man said. He said two baggage cars of paraphernalia and S3 members of his orchestra were on route to Nan- couver and he had not received mo- tice from the immigration depart ment in time to stop them.
 We are a versatile orchestra and I feel that we should not fill one engagement unless we meet all three" he said.
 A. K. Skinner, commissioner Of immigration in Vancouver, said that orChestraS could be admitted to this country only as entertainers and as such could play from theater stages, but not at dances.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-05
Bandit Admits RObbing
 Lumber Company Office

Springfield, Mass, April (UP)- Following his arrest here today George Shelton. 31, local salesman confessed that he was one of two masked men who held up employees in the office of J. G. Roy S Sons, lumber dealers. late yesterday, and escaped with s20O.
 Shelton was arraigned immcdi- ately in district court. pleaded gull ty to a charge of assault and rob- bery while armed. and was held in $15,000 for the grand jury.
 Though refusing to identify his accomplice, Shelton indicated that August Bourdreau, 2S, who was ar rested with him, was not the second man. The latter is being held as a suspect. however.
 According to police, Shelton had hoped to obtain the lumber com- pany's pay roll, but it happened that payday had been changed from Friday to Saturday and there was only $200 in the office.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-05
TROOP 4 PRODUCTION
 NETS PROFIT OF S160
More Than 800 Tickets for Circus Sold-Plans Made for Annual
 Good Friday, Hike.

Boy Scout Troop took in ap- proNimately s164, of which nearly sl6O was profit. as result of it's seventh annual circus, it was re- ported at last nights troop meeting by Patrol Leader Gordon Ely, who was business manager of the pro- duction. Scott Ely sold 105 tickets himself, while Penn T. Kimball dis posed of 70 and, J. NoXon Howard of GA. More than 600 were sold. In appreciation of his assistance in drilling the tap dancers and help ing in minor/ways, the troop pre- sentcd Artemas Stockman, sexton of the First Congregational church, with sam of money. The troop will use the proceeds of the show in equipping its trumpet band.
 The troop decided to have it's an- nual Good Friday hike again this year, and at a patrol leaders meet ing it was agreed to make the trip over to the Burlington district. The troop will meet at 6:45 a. m. and will be on the road all day. It is expected that Assistant Scoutmaster Euclid Hartung will be in charge.
 The monthly inspection last night seemed to have been forgotten by the scouts, for dirty hands were the rule and the patrol totals were be- low average. Ray Mainer's Tyran- nosaurus patrol was first with 29 points out of possible 40, with the Panthers and Silver Foxes pressing it hard with 2S apiece. The Gems boks had 22 and the Eagles were q poor last with only 10.
 Commissioner Charles F. Morgan was present. Acting as chairman of the church committee on boys work, he invited all members of the troop to attend the church father and son banquet on Tuesday cve- ming, and to bring their fathers. The troop trumpet band will offer a brief program before the supper and the troop orchestra will play during the meal.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-05
NE. ]. P.OF STATE
 ID CONVENE HERE
Convention to Take Place at
 Burritt Hotel Wednesday

The 42nd annual session of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut, New England Order of Protection, will be held at the Burritt hotel, on Wednesday, April 9. The session will open at 10 a. m. with Grand Warden Horace Cook presiding.
 Or Tuesday evening the evening preceding the Grand lodge session, Lime lodge will give an entertain ment and reception to the supreme warden and guests, and also to the grand lodge officers who will be in the city for the grand lodge session. The reception will be held in the lodge room of Lime lodge at 59 Arch street. Invitations have been extended to all lodges in the state and all members of the order are invited to attend the reception and extend a welcome to the supreme warden. The meeting of Lime lodge will be called at p. m. The entertainment will begin at S:30 and the reception will follow.
 The program follows: Address of welcome, Warden Frank Rybeck of Lime lodge, introducing Supreme Vice Warden John F. Lyddy, who will be master of ceremonies; greet inss to Connecticut, Grand Warden Horace Cook; vocal solo, Elmer Johnson of New Britain; remarks Supreme Secretary Treasurer Waltsr B. Power; recitation. Astred John- son, New Britain: vocal solo, Elmer Johnson; address, Supreme Warden John J. AHearn of Boston on the Merits of the Order
 An opportunity will be given the members to meet tho supreme war den.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-05
L, S, WANTS CANALS

Washington, April 5 (UP)-Army engineers have recommended 10 congress that the secretary of w.,r be authorized to acquire from the state of New York the Erie anI Oswego canals for federal mainten- ance and operation, it was announ5- ed today.
 In making this recommendation Maj. Gen. Lytel Brown, chief of ea- gineers, said he believed adoption ot definite project for improving the canals, which link the Great Lakes and the Hudson river, shoull await the transfer which probably will not be effected for several years
New Britain herald., 1930-04-05
SHOALS MEASURE
 FATE UNCERTAIN
House Believed Against Gowrn-
 ment Operation Resolution

Washington, April Pl-The fu- turc of Senator Norris Muscle Shoals resolution, proposing govern ment operation, was cloaked in un- certainty today. as the senate pass ed the measure along to the house.
 Although the latter branch of congress approved the resolution two years ago. republican leaders there arc understood to be of tn , same mind as the administration group in the senate which voted against it late yesterday. It was passed, however, 45 to g.
 Doubt on Hoover Stand
 Beyond the attitude of the housa, there lay too, doubt as to what President Hoover's reaction would be if the measure should be sent to the White House for his approval. When the Norris resolution was passed two years ago, President Coolidge submitted it to a pocket ,'eto.
 Norris determined stand for his resolution, which staved off all cf- forts at serious modification, was rewarded by a roll-call which found the democrats and the republicans voting almost solidly for the meas ure. Two democrats, Steck of Iowa, and Tydings of Maryland, opposed it.
 Under the terms of the resolution, a government corporation would be created to operate the power and nitrate plants for the production of fertilizer. The corporation would be directed by a bipartisan board of three members appointed by the president.
 To Sell Surplus Power
 The measure would authorize the corporation to sell any surplus of power with the stipulation that states and municipalities be given preference. The proceeds would be partially distributed among the states nearby.
 a s34,000,000 dam would be built at Cove Creek on the CllnCn rlNer m Tennessee to serve as a reservoir, with power manufactured at that point also.
 Muscle Shoals was bought by the government and power and nitrate plants constructed during the war at q cost of approximately s150,- 900, ,000, for the purpose of provid- ing nitrates for use in explosives Since the close of the war, the dis position of the project has been a subject of intermittent dispute i1 congress.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-05
OFFICIALS SEEKING
 ACCIDENTS CAUSE
Two Killed as Plane Crashes
 Near Roosevelt Field

Garden City, N. Y, April , (Pt- Authorities today sought the cause of an accident in which T. Worden Hunter, president of the Bach Air craft corporation of Van Nuys, Cal, and his pilot, R. w. McAllster, were killed when their airplane fell and burned.
 They were returning yesterday from Bethany, Conn.,, and were maneuvering for landing at Roosevelt field, three quarters of a mile from here, witnesses said, when the left wing of their three -motored Bach monoplane appeared to come loose and the plane diyed about 800 feet nose foremost with its motors roaring.
 Saw Plane Hit Ground
 John T. Garvey, cashier at the Texas company oil storage yard, in a vacant lot and burst into flames. He ran out with a fire ex- tinguisher but the fire was so hot he could not approach the plane.
 When the fire had burned itself out one body was found in the cabin Wrcchage and the other pinned into the earth by one of the motors. Both had been burned beyond re- cognition.
 Pilots at Roosevelt field who saw the plane just before the crash. said they believed the impression that a wing collapsed with an optical illu- sion on the part of witnesses. Their theory was that the pilot made too sharp a turn with his motors throt- tied, stalling the plane with its wings at an obliquc angle. This caused the nose 10 drop and before the plane rcgained flying speed it hit the ground with the left wing still depressed. The wing was broken striking the grounds, the pilots said.
 Arrived From Coast
 Hunter and McAllster arrived at Roosevelt field Wednesday from the west coast. Their plane was a six passenger cabin plane with two pilot cockpits. It had a speed of 135 miles an hour.
 The airplano company official and his pilot had planned to fly to Detroit today to exhibit their plane at the air show. They had invited six pilots from Roosevelt field to ac- company them.
 Hunter was 55 years old, married and the father of two children. He lived in Pasadena, Cal. He was the son of Thomas Hunter, retired capitalist of Detroit.
 McAllster, about 33, lived at Los Angeles, He was unmarried.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-05
REID HEADS GOLFERS

Hartford, April 5 R-Professonal golfers of the Connecticut association will take on women players to make up mixed foursomes in their tourna- ments this summer, the courses to be used being Hartford Golf, Weth- ersfield and Sequin. This will be an innovation.
 The pros last night reelected Ar thur Reid of Pennington president as well as the other officers. The New England professional champions will be at Wampanoag August 25 and a6 This will make the club host to two bis events, the other being the S6 hole qualifying round of the Connecticut state championships.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-05
STEALS, ARMORY GUNS

Lynn, Mass, April 5 UP)-- Toting two loaded .3S caliber aut,- matic pistols, William S. Riley Of Revere was arrested by Patrolman Thomas Ryan in the rear of a rooming house carly today.
 According to authorities, Riley admitted when questioned at police headquarters that he had broken into a Broad street filling station Tuesday, and also had broken into the local state armvry, arming him. self there.
 He was charged with robbery while armed and carrying loaded pistols without a permit
New Britain herald., 1930-04-05
SING SING CONVICT SHOT
 IN ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE
AIphonsc TarrclIO Scales Two Walls
 and Starts to Swim River When Halted By Bullet

Ossining, N. Y, April LPj-A stream of machine gun bullets cut short the attempted escape of Q Sing Sing convict after he had sealed two walls and plunged into the Hud- son river last night His body was recovered 15 minutes later with "a bullet wound in the neck.
 The recreation period had ended and the prisoners were falling in to be marched to their cells for the night, when Alphone Tarrello, 24 serving a term for robbery, dashed across tho yard.
 Ignoring the shouts of guards, he scrambled over a 16 foot barrier, ran across the intervening space and climbed @ 12 foot wire fence sur mounted by sharp spikes.
 As he ran toward the river, Ernest Bhllard, a guard stationed on the dock, called to him to halt and leyelled a machine gun. Tarrellc kept on toward the water and the guard opened fire.
 With bullets spattering all abou! him Tarrello plunged into the river and swam a short distance before he sank.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-05
Italian Takes Name of
 Lew to Be "American'

New Haven. April P}-To {, census cnumcrator he gave his name as Sam Levy and his birth place as Italy. But how" he was asked, "did you acquire the name Of Sam Leyy?"
 When l come to this country was the reply, T want a goo American name, so I had my friend look up in a directory and there was lot of Loyys. So l took the name."
New Britain herald., 1930-04-05
DRAMATISTS GO ON ROAD

The St. Elizabeth's theatrical circle of the Sacred Heart church will give the performance Fab
 jola,' at the St. Peters and Pauls church hall in New Haven, tomor- row night at 7:30. The cast of play CTS, together with the assistants. will form group of about G5 who will leave in the afternoon for the enter tainment. The play was given at the Sacred Heart school hall several weeks ago and was a great success.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-05
Kelly Plans Rallies
 To Wind Up Campaign

Martin J. Kelly, independent nominee for mayor, announced the schedule of rallies at which he will speak before election day. Tonight at o'clock at corner Main and East Main street, tomorrow night at o'clock at the Falcon hall on Beaver street and d noon rally on Monday at the factory gates of either North & Judd or Hart & Cooley.
 His lieutenants, Vincent Dobro- Wolski, president of the Citizens Property Owners association and John Smolak, secretary, will accom- pany the candidate to the rallies A general rally, which will include all wards in this city, will be held on the night before the election.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-05
POLAR EXPLORER DIES

Hamburg, Germany, April 5 P(- Commodore Hans Ruser, former skipper of the south polar explora- tion ship Claus, and the liners Im- perator and Naterland, died today, aged 6S.
 It was while commander of the Naterland that Commodore Ruser was interned in New York during the war,