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New Britain herald., 1930-07-10
POLICE SEEK ANSONIA
 SPINDLE PRINCIPALS
Woman Loses $500 in Old Tin Box Trick to
 Two Men

Ansonia, July 10 tP - Police are looking for two men who yesterday afternoon fleeced Mrs. Nellie But kiewiCz of 2S Wooster street out Of $500. The men, who made a second trip to Ansonia yesterday in negoti- ations to buy the woman's proper ty, reached an agreement as to price, but insisted that she put up $500 of her money against S1,000 of their own as a guarantee that the deal would be closed Friday at the agreed price Of S13. 3.0OO.
 The woman drew $500 from the Ansonia Savings bank and S7O0 from the Dime Savings bank of Wa terbury, the money, together with S1,O0o the men produced. being counted before Mrs. ButkiewiCz and her 16-year-old son and placed in a tin box. The box was locked and given to Mrs. Butkiewicz to keep, the men retaining the key.
 The two men then left and at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon Mrs. ButkiewiCz went to the Ansonia Savings bank with her son and tell ing what the box was supposed to contain, asked that the bank keep it for her until Friday. The bank off, cials refused to accept the box until they saw the money and Mrs. But kiewicz, returning home, pried open the hinged lid and discovered torn pieces of the Waterbury Republican of a recent issue,
 She then notified the police. The men traveled in a sedan bearing New York license plates, but no one noticed the number excepting one boy who told the police he could re- member VAT but nothing more.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-10
REPORTS WINE BOUGHT FOR ANOTHER CHURCH
Rev. John Romza Says Rev. Peter Pashkiewych
 Gave Fake Order

That Rev. ?. J. Pashkiewych. pas tor of St. Mary's Ukrainian church on Winter street, who was indicted for perjury in connection with the alleged withdrawal of sacramental wine. ordered wine in names of other churches here was stated by Rev. John Romza, pastor of Holy Trinity church on Beaver street, today.
 Rev. Father Romza said that ap- proxlmately 475 gallons of sacra- mental wine was ordered in the name of the church of which he is pastor by Rev, Father PashkieWych.
 Throughout the entire year only 35 gallons of the wine were con- sumed in his church, Rev. Father Romza said and it was beyond his knowledge what became of the other 40 gallons which have been ordered.
 Rev. Father Pashkiewych was placed under arrest last week on a charge of perjury. Whether he will retain the pastorate here will de- pend on the results Of the trial if it should take place before a special meeting Of the congregation sched- uled to be held July 20,
New Britain herald., 1930-07-10
GASOLINE PRICE POUNDED
 DOWN TO 5 CENTS TODAY
California Fuel War Sees Fresno Dealers Selling for ? Gents
 More Than State Tax

San Francisco, July 10 (PY - Gas oline retaied as low as cents a gallon, including a Scent state tax. as the price cutting war ragged on the Pacific coast today. Predictions were widely made the price would be pounded down to the state tax of cents in California.
 The price reached the E cents level in Fresno yesterday, One large distributing company in Tacoma which had been selling at : l-2 cents retail planned to shade that quotation by 1 cent a gallon. Anoth- CT firm announced a wholesale price of 1-2 cents in Tacoma.
 Independent dealers in San Fran cisco have asked Governor Young to aid in having gasoline distribu- tors classified as public utilities op- erating under regulation by the state railroad commission.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-10
IA LOSE LIVES
 IN GERMAN MINE
Workers Killed When Gas Pocket
 EzplOdes Suddenly
FORCED TO QUIT RESCUE
Eighty One Bodies, Most of Them Badly Burned, Recovered From Inferno That Trapped Helpless Men in Wencelaus Mine.

Neurode, Germany, July 10 CP) - At least IA persons lost their lives yesterday in an explosion at the Wencelaus mine. Eighty-one bodies have been recovered, most of them burned badly. No hope is held for those remaining in the shaft.
 Of 193 miners in the shaft at the time of the explosion only 49 es- capped and those were badly burned.
 The explosion in the mine occur red when large gas pocket was suddenly tapped during blasting late yesterday. The fumes spread through the shafts so quickly that there was little chance for anyone to escape.
 Abandon Rescue
 Rescue work proved increasingly hazardous and finally was abandon cd at about midnight after a num- Der of the crew, fitted with gas masks, had been overcome, or in jured.
 It was possible to save only 49 persons of the 193 in the mine be- fore breaking off the rescue work. All of these, although badly burned
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New Britain herald., 1930-07-10
Ball Teams Manager
 Fined in West Haven

West Haven, July 10 tP-Hans Lobert, manager Of the Bridgeport Eastern League baseball club, today was fined S5 and costs by Judge Will liam Larash in town court on a charge of breach of the peace.
 Four baseball tans charged that Lobert swore at them after a game here on June @6 between Bridgeport and New Hafen. Lobert admitted losing his head, but denied the charge Of breach Of the peace.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-10
Unrelenting National Committee Head Re- fuses to Resign as Ene- mics Assemble to Act- Sen. Moses Only Ally Among Group.
Powers of Party Divided In Attitude On Proper Course - Some Believe Hoover Should Act, Others Prefer Force.

Washington, July 10 (P -- The republican conference slated to deal with the bitter business of what to do about Claudius Illusions refusal to resign the party chairmanship de- ferred that problem at the morning session.
 Attention was confined to routine business, but a later meeting today was expected 10 result in a show down between the Tennesseean and the leaders who want him to get out. The eight officers and party workers who assembled were said to be almost unanimous against his continuance as chairman.
 Hoover Holds Conference
 President Hoover consulted with two of them both before and after the gathering at headquarters. They were James Francis Burke, counsel of the national committee. and Jo- seph R. Mutt, its treasurer
 Smiling after the mornings con- ference, which was called by him to discuss plans for the fall cam paign, MT. Huston received newspa- permen in his office. He said:
 T will have a statement to make late today. The statements attributed correct"
 The statement referred to were i repetitions of his determination not to resign, despite calls for such ac- ton from republican congressional quarters
 Determined to have 1t out, MT. Huston reached headquarters exact ly at the appointed hour today and silently led his disgruntled forces in- to the long committee room Senator Moses, of New Hampshire, who leads the party's senatorial commit tee, appeared to be the only ally of the harassed chairman present.
 Divided On Course
 The leaders were divided on the course to be taken. Many believe it is up to President Hoover to act.
 Others want to go ahead and force a meeting of the executive commit tee to seek Huston's removal.
 We will know soon what must be done" said Mir. Burke as he en- tered the session fresh from the White House. There was an intima- ton that Huston would be asked to call the executive committee togeth- CT, in event he declined to resign.
 After the committee had been in session a short time. photographers were admitted to take a picture.
 There were numerous conferences just before the officers faced Illus ton, but there was still some confu- sion among his foes as to just what to do if he persisted in his attitude.
 Efforts 10 have Huston go to see the president this morning failed. He was not asked directly, however, to go to MT. Hoover and the sug- gestion was offered only as wish by a mutual friend of the president and Huston. He was not called to the White House.
 Long Have Been Friends
 Herbert Hoover and Claudius Illus ton are friends of long standing.
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New Britain herald., 1930-07-10
NEW BRITAIN-M -MIDDLET0WN
 MOTOR SERVICE PLANNED
New England Transportation Co. Petitions r. |. C. For. Per
 init to Operate Linex

Mayor Quigley was notified today that a hearing will be held soon by the public utilities commission on the application of the New England Transportation Co.,, for a franchise to operate a bus line between New Britain and Middletown by way of Berlin and East Berlin.
 The route set out has it's begin ming at the passenger station here, going by way of Elm street. Frank lin square, South Main street, Der lin station, Pennington avenue. Bos- ton Post road, Newfield station to MiddletoUn railroad station.
 Faster service to East Berlin and Middletown and avoidance of a change at Berlin will be made pos sible through this service.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-10
Physicians Disagree On Condition
 Of Man Held for Drunken Driving

Hartford was driving toward Hart ford on Berlin turnpike and the driver of car following him called Constable Walsh, who was at the Circle" and complained that Sulli- vans car had zigzagged for 13 miles. The constable said today that Sullivan was under the influence of liquor, so much so that he did not consider it necessary to have phy- sician examine him. There was an other man in the car. but he was not arrested.
 Sullivan, upon arriving at the To- cal police station, asked that a phy- sician be called to examine him and
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New Britain herald., 1930-07-10
SUPREME COURT
 UPH0LDS LEVITT
Unanimous Decision Backs Jen.
 nings' Writ Of Mandamus
APPEAL MAY BE TAKEN
Bedding Law Professors Action
 Ruled Legal and Attorney Gen.
 eral Ordered to Bring Suit Roraback Enemy Now in Politics

Bridgeport. July 10.-Prof. Albert Levitt's attempt to bring action for the removal of the three members of the Public Utilities commission for alleged neglect of duty in not ordering removal of railroad grade crossings was upheld by the su- preme court of errors yesterday when it affirmed the action of Judge Newell Jennings in issuing a writ of mandamus requiring the attorney general to proceed against the con- missioners. Chief Justice George w. Wheeler wrote the decision which was handed down here by a unani- nous court.
 That the state may take the case to the United States supreme court was the opinion expressed last night when Ernest l.. Averill, deputy attorney general, was in formed of the courts decision.
 Overr1Iles Ayerill Plea
 Averill said grounds for such an appeal were laid in the appeal to the state supreme court when the constitutionaity of the statute gov- erning the removal of the Public Utilities commission was attacked. The state supreme court refused to entertain this contention as one of
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New Britain herald., 1930-07-10

After Dr. Moses kupelian pro- nounced Eugene r. Sullivan of Hart ford under the influence of liquor and unfit to drive an automobile, Dr. David P. Waskowitz and Dr. Vincent F. Mendillo examined the motorist and declared they were willing to go into court and testify that he was fit to drive. Lieutenant William P. McCue and Sergeant Edward NJ. kiely, who observed Sullivan after Constable Thomas Walsh of NeUing- ton had brought him to the police station about 12:30 o'clock this morning, are also said to have con- silered his arrest on a drunken driv- ing charge unjustified.
 Sullivan, who is we'll known in
New Britain herald., 1930-07-10
BOSTON POLICEMAN
 SHOT IN GUN DUEL
Stops Car, QuiZZes Men and
 Tries to Arrest All Three
WOUNDED MAN SUSPECT
Surprises Trio In Doorway In Brighton-Fircs 6 Shot at Car Badly Injured Victim Left at City Hospital

Boston. July 10 P-Patrolman Owen Donovan, Jr., was critically wounded here early today in a gun duel with three men he was taking in an automobile to a police station. An hour later Joseph F. Smith, 2S, came to the City hospital with $ fresh bullet wound in his chest. Donovan was trying doors in the Brighton district at 2 a. m. when he became suspicious of two men in a hallway. He ordered them to take him in a car which was parked oul- side, with a third man at the wheel to a police station.
 On the way they refused to go further and all got out. Two grap- pied with him and guns were drawn, enc shooting him in the back. They jumped into the car but Donovan fired at them six times before they escaped.
 Donovan was taken to St. Eliza beth's hospital. His name was not placed on the danger list.
 Meanwhile Motorcycle Policeman Michael Merrigan, who had heard the firing, started in pursuit of tue car. It was chased into Newton, through Wellesley and Brookline and abandoned, the men escaping.
 An hour later q wounded man came to the City hospital, declining to give his name or tell how he had been shot. Later he gave the name of Joseph E. Smith. He had been shot in the chest but his condition was not serious. A suspect was pick ed up outside the hospital, Donovan is the father of seven children
New Britain herald., 1930-07-10
QUARANTINE VIOLATION
 CHARGE AGAINST WOMAN
Arrest Follows Complaint by Dr. Dumont-Court Hearing
 Set for Tomorrow.

Pleading not guilty, Mrs. konstan- Cia Kubala, 46, of Ill Lawlor street, was arraigned before Judge NJ. D.. Saxe in police court today on the charge of violating the quarantine law on June l , and 17, and the case was continued until tomorrow on request of Attorney Lawrence J. Colon.
 Mrs. Kubala was arrested late yesterday on a warrant issued on complaint of Dr. L. J, Dumont. superintendent of health, Other witnesses in the case are Sanitary Inspectors Dewey Selander and John A Dolan, and Officer John M. Lieb- 1 Ter,
New Britain herald., 1930-07-10
Flier Seeks to Stop
 AlimOny Paid Actress

Paris, July 10 (P-Jean Assolan-. Atlantic Yellow Bird" flier, toda,' asked the court that his $6O a month temporary alimony 10 his American wife, the former Pauline Parker, De discontinued when her suit and his counter-suit for divorce were heard in chambers.
 The lawyers on both sides submit ted a joint set of facts so there would be no trial of the case and the judge will give his decision next week.
 The couple were married in June, 1929, at Old Orchard. Me, just prior to Assolants flight with Rene Lefevre to Europe.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-10
TERRORISM USED TO
 CONTROL GRAPE AREA
Night Riders Try to Force California Growers to
 Sign Papers

San Francisco, July 10 LP - Cal ifornia's s400,000,oOO grape indus try faced a crisis today as the cam- paign to sign up S5 per cent of the growers in farm board relief pro- gram tottered on the verge of fail ure and night riders moved through one vineyard area terrifying non- signers.
 The Fresno county sheriff's office responded to two calls early today from grape growers asking protec- tion from mobs attempting to force their signatures to federal grape control board contracts. AS far as could be learned, there were no physical encounters. The drive for signers was S0,000 acres short of it's goal last night.
 The farm board program calls for organization of S5 per cent of the acreage and an advance of S20,- 000,000 to the cooperatives to take care of the surplus crop this year. estimated at 300,0O0 tons or more. Each grower would pay the cooper ative s1.50 on fresh grapes and 450 on raisins for every ton he produces, the aggregate to be used in buying
New Britain herald., 1930-07-10
Motorist Speeding to
 Funeral Will Be Going To Own, Woods Predicts

Officer Peter McEvoy testified in police court today that John Alex, 34, of 360 Church street, told him he was hurrying to funeral yesterday afternoon, after driving past the intersection of Lake and High streets in q northerly direction on High street without stopping for the boule- ward stop sign.
 The officer said Alex not only did not stop but he did not even reduce the speed of his car at the dangerous intersection. "Youll be going 10 your own funeral if you drive like that" Prosecuting Attorney Woods told Alex.
 Judge M. D. SaXe imposed a fine of S2 without costs.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-10
PLAYGROUND HEAD
 ATTACKED BY TRIO
Youths Assault MCCue Because
 One Had Been Elected
SAKE FINES EACH S7
College Man, Director At Old Burritt school Recreation Center, Mauled By Boys Who Plot Revenge for Treatment of Pal.

Three youths who attacked Will liam D. McCue, director of the play ground on the old Burritt school property at Main and East Main streets yesterday afternoon, were found guilty of the charge of breach of the peace and assault and fined S7 and costs each by Judge M. D, Saxe in police court today. Judge SaXe impressed on them that the playgrounds are conducted for the benefit of the children and youths and must be kept free from inter ference and disorderly conduct. Fur ther offenses by the trio will be dealt with more severely, he warned.
 McCue, who is son of Police Lieutenant and Mrs. William P. McCue, testified that Joseph Paluso, Is. of 46 Gilbert street, was the principal offender, being assisted by John Booth, r, of IS Clark street and Anthony Jurczyk, 16, of 175 North street. Paluso was standing up on a swing in violation of the playground rules. and MCCue or dered him to get off, which he dld not do until McCue took hold of the swing and brought it 10 a stop.
 Ejects Offender
 Paluso heaped verbal abuse on him, threatening to assault him, ac- carding to McCue, so he took hold of him and started to eject him from the grounds. Paluso swung his fist at the director and the latter. in self defense, punched him. finally ejecting him with the assistance of John Smithwick, supervisor of all the playgrounds.
 Paluso and his companions stay ed outside the playground for some time and McCue saw them talking as though planning a reprisal, but
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New Britain herald., 1930-07-10
Shield Dawes Papers

Washington. July 10 (UP) - The fight in the senate to protect the secrecy of certain London naval treaty papers in the state depart ment files is being waged primarily the United Press learned today, to shield from publication some of Am bassador Charles G. Dawes com- ments on European men and affairs.
 AS the situation now stands, Pres ident Hoover's friends in the senate are prepared to advise him to give up the papers if the McKellar res- olution requesting them is given the expected majority.
 The president and Secretary of State Stimson took an uncompromis- ing position with respect to the doc uments when they were sought by the foreign relations committee. But debate on the McKellar resolution sage in some form. Treaty sup porters are inclined to believe it would be expedient to produce the documents so as to silence the oppo- sition complaint that something mysterious" accompanied the Lon oon discussions.
 Leaders Summoned
 Meanwhile, absent republican sen ators have been summoned to re- turn to Washington to oust a small anti-treaty group from control of the special treaty session. Ten or more pro-treaty senators are expected 10 arrive today
 The power of the anti-treaty group and the necessity for bolstering the majority were demonstrated yester- day when Chairman Borah of the foreign relations committee gave way before threats of a walkout if he insisted in an attempt 10 convene
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New Britain herald., 1930-07-10
SENATE MAY VOTE
 BEFORE N|GHTFALL ! ON SECRET PAPERS
Third Day Of Debate on Mcclellan Resolution Begun With At-
 tack by Sen. Johnson
SAYS CABLES MAY BE VERY FUNNY, BUT ARE IMPORTANT

Bare Majority of 49 Answers Roll F CalI-Californian Refuses to Ac-
 cept Assurance That Documents Merely Contain Irrelevant Con-
 ments From "Peppery Ambassa-
 dor'
 Washington, July 10 Pl-With a vote in prospect before adjournment, the senate argued for the third day over the proposal requesting from President Hoover the diplomatic doc uments exchanged prior to the Lon don naval barley.
 Again. bare majority of 49 an swered the roll call.
 Senator Johnson, republican, Cal ffornia, treaty opponent, upheld the McKellar resolution seeking the papers. He refused to accept the statements Ol senator hODlnSOH, democrat, Arkansas. a delegate to London. and others that the letters and cablegrams were irrelevant and amusing.
 May Contain "Comic Strip"
 'I am perfectly willing to con- cede." the Californian said, that the papers may have contained q comic strip and be so overwhelmingly funny as to convulse us all, and may con- tain personal references from per haps peppery ambassador from the United States that would cause a worldwide explosion
 There have been intimations that the papers have been withheld be- cause of manners of expression en- ployed by Ambassador Dawes in communications with the state de- partment,
 Johnson also contended the sen- ate should know what took place at the conference between Prime Min ister Macdonald and President Hoover on the Rapidan about a year ago. He said it was obvious that some kind of an agreement was made between the prime minister and the president"
New Britain herald., 1930-07-10
PARKER ESTATE IS
 VALUED AT Sl2O,899
Inventory Shows Large Holdings
 in Industrial Stock
REPORT FILED IN COURT
Statement to Probate Judge Shows S21 1,500 Investment in Concern Headed By Decedent's Husband, Charles J. Parker,

The greatest part of the estate of the late Sarah Enc Parker, wife of President Charles J. Parker of the Parker Shirt Co, is in stock in New Britain manufacturing companies all though there is considerable cash and household effects, The estate has been appraised at $12G,S99.4O.
 The inventory, prepared by Noah Lucas and E. N. Stanley was filed in probate court today by Charles J. Parker, eXecutor.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-10
Reassessment Gets Under Way;
 Clerk Engaged to Prepare Material
 For Committee On Land Valuations
David Eliason to Assist Thomas Linder in Assembling Data - Appraisal of Land to Be First Step With Value of Buildings to Follow
 in Several Months.

Mayor Quigley conferred today with Chairman Thomas Linder of the board of assessors and later an- nounced appointment of David Eli ason as a special clerk in Linder's s office as the first step in his pro- gram of reassessment of all taxable property in the city.
 Clerk Eliason will assist Chairman Linder in the preparation of mater ial which will go before the mayors special committee on land valuation, the membership of which will be
New Britain herald., 1930-07-10

announced by the mayor tomorrow, he said
 It is the mayors plan to have the reassessment of land go forward at once. The finally adopted basic rates will be used in computing valuations for the grand list to be made up in the fall, but the reassessment of buildings will require several addi- tional months and will not appear in the next grand list for that reason,
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New Britain herald., 1930-07-10
Man Bites Fish and
 ChOkes On Its Body

San Juan, P. R., July 10 (UP) Antonio Ramos was dead today, the victim of a fish he tried to bite.
 Ramos, a fisherman by trade, caught fish in the river La Plata Toa Alta, and, following the local custom, tried to kill the fish by biting it's head.
 The fish, however, Uiggled down Ramos throat, lodged there, and choked him to death before it could be dislodged.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-10
BOBBY BREAKS PAR
 WITH FIRST ROUND
Champ One Under Figure With
 fl in IS Holes Today
HORTON SMITH BRILLIANT
Sizzling Heat Fails to Dampen Ardor of 5000 Fans Following Atlantan -72 Hole Grind Gets Under Way.

Interlachen Club. Minneapolis, Minn., July 10 P-Under a boiling hot sun, Bobby Jones shot Il, one under par, for the first round of the national open golf championship and assumed the lead in defense of his crown. Bobby was out in 34 and back in 37.