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New Britain herald., 1930-04-23
PARKER INSTALLED WHILE ILL IN BED
Takes Oath as Commander Of
 Uniform Rank, P. 0. s. Of A. CEREMONY AT His HOME
Committee Goes to Sick Room of New Leader to Confer Highest Honor National Convention Brought to Close Today.

By the authority in me in vested -
 Harry Barton of Reading, Pa, past commander-in-c n-chief of the Uniformed Rank of the Patriotic Order Sons of America. holding in his hands a ritual of the order, standing by the side of a brass bed Parker of S24 South Main street this city, thus began the declaration which installed the sick man into the highest office in the gift of the organization in America.
 Confined to his bed with an at tack of grip Captain Parker, one of the most active members of the or ganization and prior to noon today, senior vice commander of the orz CanizGtion, was elected national commanders chief yesterday and at noon today was inducted into of fec by a solemn ceremony per formed at his bedside.
 With q golden cloth representing the altar upon which rcposed the American flag. itself forming the background for an open Bible, the rev commander-it-ch chief took his oath, much the same as Mayor George A. Quigley took his oath of office in the New Britain General hospital a short time ago.
 Past Commanders Officiatc
 The installing committee included three past commanders chief and the national chaplain. Past Con- mandcr- in- chief Barto administered the obligation. Past Commander-in- chief w. l.. Kyle of Philadelphia spoke. MT. Kyle is chairman of the allied commentaries of Philadel- phia instead of Harry A. Wagner of Philadelphia, as announced by MT. Wagner yesterday. Past Comman- der-in-thief Gilbert Hamilton Of Philadelphia pinned the badge of office on the newly installed official. National Chaplain George w. Jewell of Philadelphia offered prayer. Con-
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New Britain herald., 1930-04-23
GOVERNOR TRIED ON CUSTER PROCEEDINGS Kohler Expenses Violated Wisconsin Law, Attor-
 ney Asserts

Courtroom, Shcboygan, Wis, April B (UP)-Argument in the custer trial against Governor Walter K. kohler of Wisconsin started here in his home town today, with Walter D. Corrigan, special states attorney, presenting the states case.
 At the outset, Corrigan denied that he is grinding a political ax for anyone" in the case:
 This is not a criminal prosecu- tion designed to punish anyone" Corrigan said Ut is to declare the election of Gov. Kohler illegal be- cause of violation of the law"
 Gov kohler has been brought to trial on charges of violating the states corrupt practices law through excessive expenditures in his cam paign. The accusations were pressed by the LaFollette progressive fac tion, led by Philip F. LaFollette, who is expected to be the governors opponent in the republican pri- mary.
 LaFollette has not appeared at the trial. nor have other progressive leaders. Gov. Kohler. sat at d table with his counsel, listening attentive ly as Corrigan made his opening statement.
 Corrigan declared the prosecution would prove the governor spent far in excess of the s4,000 limit imposed by law for campaign expenditures.
 The state asserted it would prove that Governor Kohler's huge indus trial plant in this county served as a political headquarters, furnishing assistants paid by the company, in cluding the Kohlcr band which ac- companied the company's executive on different speaking engagements of his campaign. These expenses borne by the company were repaid later by political groups or members Of tho governors family, Corrigan said.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-23
EDWARDS MAY PRESENT
 WAR MARTYRS D. s. C.
Former Commander of 26th Division Probable Choice For Ceremony
 In This City

Although not officially announced. it is probable that the posthumous award of distinguished service cross to Corporal George J. Gaudctta may be mado by Major General Clarence R. Edwards, retired, war time commander of the o6th divl- sion.
 General Edwards presented slml- lar awards to most of the other members of the 18th division, who won service crosses for Valor on the field of battle. The incident which won for Corporal Gaudette this hon. or, but which took his life, happen cd near Verdun in the final offensive on the last night of the war, while he was serving in General Edwards division.
 Major General Walker, command ing officer of the first area army corps at Boston, has been authoriz- ed to designate the person to pre- sent the cross to Mrs. Fanny Gaud- ettc, mother of the deceased corpor- al Because of his past connections with the 26th division and the fact that he is living in Boston, Major General Edwards is looked upon as the probable selection of General Walker.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-23

Washington, April 23 [P-The dry's sweeping claims of the social and economic benefits of prohibition were given a sweeping denial today by spokesmen of the vets, appearing in rcbuttal in the hearings of the house judiciary committee.
 Centering their testimony particu- larly on the often repeated statement that the 18th amendment has meant increased prosperity, a capitalist and a member of congress told the com- mittee that the assertions of the drys were founded on a myth.
 Pierre $. BuPont, of the DuPont interests of Delaware, said that claims of increased wealth and say upon nothing but the coincidence of these increases with the existence of the prohibition law"
 Says People In 'Rcvolt"
 He asserted also that many cti- zens. including even the most up- right and respected, were 'in open revolt.'
 Representative Tinkham, republi- can, Massachusetts, presented statis- tics which, he said, showed that per capita savings in the nine years prior to prohibition exceeded by 14 per cent those in the nine years follow ing enactment of the law.
 The witnesses marshalled before the committee by the vets, as they began two-day rebuttal winding up the hearings, included also two fam ous football coaches, Tad Jones Of Yale and Bill Roper Of Princeton; Major General Clarence Edwards. in France; and Miss Elizabeth Har- ris, of the women's organization for prohibition reform.
 For the first time In the hearings which were begun on February r, there were many empty seats in the committee room.
 Tinkham Offers Letter
 Tinkham presented letter from Prof, Irving Fisher of Yale univer- sity, dated July 9, 1929, in which the economist said that he found "evidence that prohibition has ma terially helped the United States. but do not think it as important 8 factor as several others"
 Tinkham had written Fisher ask ing to what he attributed prosperity in countries where there was no pro- hibition, particularly Canada ana New Zealand
 The Bay Slater also presented a table of statistics prepared by the American Bankers association,
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New Britain herald., 1930-04-23
NELS PEARSON, 80, FOUNDED ]. OF Y.
Swedish Fraternity Now Has
 90,O00 Members On Its Rolls
FORMED 35 YEARS AGO
New Britiap Organizer Closely Re- sembeled Famous Countryman, John Ericsson, Designer of Mon- itor-In This City 46 Years.

Nels Pearson of Az Lincoln street, founder of the Order of Nasa and a Wcll-known figure among the Swed- ish residents in this city and about the state, will observe the S0th an- niversary of his birthday tomorrow. He is enjoying good health and takes an active interest in the daily affairs of the city and nation.
 Mir. Pearson was born in Stock holm, Sweden, on April 24, 1850, spending A years of his life in his native country. He came to this country 46 years ago and has been a resident of this city ever since. About S5 years ago, Mr. Pearson conceived the idea of forming a Swedish organization among local residents He worked hard and was one of the most enthusiastic pro- motors of the Order Of Nasa at it's organization.
 The fame Of the local order gradually spread throughout the country and now it is represented from coast to coast. Its success
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New Britain herald., 1930-04-23
R|0T0US C0NV|CTS ABANDON DEFIANCE Spirit Of Unrest at Ohio Prison
 Ends With Dawn SERIOUS TROUBLE FEARED
Death Toll in Fire Mounts to 31S- Weeping Relatives Arrive to Claim Bodies - Negro Prisoners Not Locked in During Night.

Columbus, April 23 LP)--A spirit of unrest among the thousands of convicts early today in Ohio state penitentiary, scene of the tragic fire Monday night when SIS prisoners were burned to death or suffocated disappeared at dawn and the fears of guards that there would be trou- ble was dissipated.
 The fact that 600 negro convicts housed in wooden barracks in the yards, were not locked in and that several men in house cell blocks were restless and at times almost de- liant, caused guards to fear a break for liberty between 4 a. m. and a. m. today.
 Feared Fire in Shacks
 The negro convicts were not lock ed in because prison officials feared fire in the wooden buildings. The men in the idle house." which is known as the white city, were lock cd in behind steel cages, but were not in their cells.
 At four a. m. when cell block guards reported the unrest and the defiant attitude Of some of the men, Acting Captain H. F. Lockhardt, in charge in place of Captain John Hall, who was off duty, called National Guard officers into conference. He feared a break for liberty over the stockade and over the idle house.
 Lockhardt reported that much 10 his surprise the prisoners quieted down at dawn and retired to their cells. Coffee is proving a life say CT" to the guards. Time and again when the prisoners became restless, pots of hot coffee were served and almost immediately the men be- came quiet.
 Hall Mentioned in Probe
 Captain Hall, mentioned prom inently in Governor Cooper's inves-
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New Britain herald., 1930-04-23
COUNCIL BUSINESS
 UNDER TALK 0, KID
Acting Corporation Coun- sel Approves Measures
 Adopted

Business transacted by tho con- mon council last Wednesday night under the chairmanship of Alder man Walter R. Falk is legal. Acting Corporation Counsel Mortimer H. Camp ruled today despite the fact that Falk went out of the office of president pro tenn. and Alderman D.. l.. Nair was elected his successor at the outset of the meeting.
 In a letter to Councilman Samuel Sablotsky who raised the question at Wednesday nights meeting and who followed it up with q request for an opinion, the acting corpora ton counsel explains that Alderman Nair's failure to demand the chair after he had been elected may be taken as acquiescence in Talks con- tinued chairmanship.
 Councilman Sablotsky will drop the discussion, he said this after noon, being satisfied to accept the opinion of Attorney Camp, which reads as follows:
 Attorney Camps statement fol- lows:v
 The question presented for an opinion is whether or not the meet ing of the common council held on April 18th was legal because the
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New Britain herald., 1930-04-23
1 e tiers to Supreme Court Members From w ct Leader Called Direct. Lobbying'' to Influence Jurists' De- cisions By Robinson.
Members of Opposition Society Plan to Wait for Change in Bench Before Starting Test - Curran Resumes Testimony on Stand.

Washington, April 23 P)-Letters to members of the supreme court on prohibition and another discussing the advisability of test case in an effort to overturn the dry laws were introduced today at the senate lobby
 committees hearing.
 Along with these went a charge by Senator Robinson, republican, In | diana, that the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment had 'lobbied directly with members of the highest court.
 | Robinson made his assertion after the introduction of the letters, two to Justice Stone and one to the late Justice Sanford, written by Thomas l w. Phillips, Jr., whose candidacy | for the governorship of Pennsyl- vania has been endorsed by the as- 1 sociation.
 Commented on Courage In a communication to Justice Stone, Phillips said an attorney had recently told him that many ques- tions in connection with the dry laws had never been passed on, and that the lawyer remarked that he won dcred If the supreme court as now constituted would have the moral courage to go into this question thoroughly?
 1 The letter D Justice Sanford as sailed the Jones law as providing excessive fines and cruel punish ments."
 Another letter written by William II. Stayton, chairman of the board of the prohibition organization, to A. P. Williams of New York, cX- pressed the opinion that the time would come when it would be wise | to bring a suit and take it to the supreme court Gin the hope of get | ting the 18th amendment out of the constitution"
 The letter added that to bring such a suit ''now would be almost suicide" and advised waiting until there was a change in the personnel ! of the court.
 Henry H. Curran, president of the association, who was on the witness stand today said his organization had no policy with regard to the supreme court.
 Clash Between Men 1 Just before adjournment an ex- change took place between Senator | ok r1oi I, l lican, Wisconsin, over letter writ | ten to Curran by w. r. Smith of Boston.
 The letter said Charles H. 1nnes, identified as a republican leader in Boston, had suggested plan of so- licitinS contributions. Blaine protested, saying Innes had
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New Britain herald., 1930-04-23
ANOTHER PLANET IS
 BELIEVED ON RECORD
Harvard Astronomer Saws Recently Noted Picture
 Investigated

Cambridge, Mass, April e3 tP) - Possibility Of the existence of an- other trans-Ncptunian planet was announced today by Prof. Harlow Shapley, director of the Harvard ob- scryatory, following receipt of q tel cgram from the Dominion Obscrya- tory ar Ottawa. The possible proof of suc-l a planets existence has been hidden away on photograph plates taken at the Canadian observatory six years ago.
 "A telegram received from Prof stewart of the Dominion Observatory at Ottawa Said Prof. Shapley, "rc- ports an object discovered by Hen roteau and Miss Burland on plates taken in 1924 is suspected 10 be a transNcptunian plant,
 The following data were included in the communication:
 "1924, G. M. T.; R. A. 1850: December 1S75.O.
 February 7.6G6; Sh, S6m, 55s; plus 25 42.4.
 "24,556.
 "29.56o; 35 40; plus 25 59.5.
 This is apparently a trans Nep- tunian obpect, or at least very fa1 out in the planetary system, but since no magnitude or form Of the object has been given by the observers, ii is impossible to say whether this is another trans-Neptunian body like Planet x, recently discovered at the Lowell observatory, or whether it is the nucleus of some great comet al or near Athclion.
 The position in 1924 shows that it is not the Lowell observatory ob- ject."
 Professor Shapley said photo, graphic plates made at the Harvard observatory were being examined for traces of the object reported by the Ottawa observers.
 Planet X, referred to by Prof Shapley, was announced by him March 13, as having been discovered by the Lowell observatory at Flag staff, Ariz His opinion was that the planet. tho ninth of the solar system was beyond Neptune and probably Continued on Page Two)
New Britain herald., 1930-04-23
BOSTON PATROLMAN WOUNDED BY BANDIT
Dwyer Finds Burglar in Store-Drug Addict
 Suspected

Boston, April 29 (P) - Patrolman Franklin Dwyer of the Fields Corner station was shot and probably fatal ly wounded early this morning when he surprised a burglar at work in a Dorchester drug store. Dwyer was shot once in the right hand and once in the chest. He was taken to the city hospital, where his name was placed on the danger list,
 DUyer found the back door of Spaulkvs pharmacy in Dorchester open when he made his round about 4 o'clock. AS he entered the store to investigate, his assailant fired three shots at him, two of which took effect.
 The burglar made his getaway as Dwyer fell to the floor and the pa trolman was picked up by a truck driver, who heard the revolver shots while delivering bread at nearby chain grocery store.
 At the hospital Dwyer regained consciousness long enough to give brother officers q description of the man who shot him.
 The burglar was about R years old, feet 9 inches tall. wore dark felt hat and leather puttces, Dwyer said.
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New Britain herald., 1930-04-23
DUM0NT IN QUANDARY ON ISOLATION NEEDS
Perplexed by Situation Caused by Hartford
 Hospital Ban .s

Dr. Louis J. Dumont, superintend- ent of health, informed today that the Hartford board of health wilt take no action until May on this city's request for temporary lifting of it's ban against local patients be- ing admitted to the Hartford isola- tion hospital, said he is at a com plcte loss to know what may be done if a case requiring isolation arises.
 This city is without an isolation hospital. The Rocky Hill sanitarium has not been in use for several years and has fallen into a state of disre- pair which would require at least month to correct and put it in con- dition for use.
 Last week, the Hartford health board decided to convert one-third of the Hartford isolation hospital space to the treatment of tubercu- losis patients, a decision which has made it necessary to close the doors of the institution to patients not re- siding in the Hartford metropolitan district. When this information reached Dr. Dumont he conferred with Acting Mayor D. l.. Nair, who wrote the officials of Hartford ask ing that the ban be lifted temporar- fly, allowing emergency cases to go to the hospital until Mayor Quigley recovers from his illness and is in position to suggest another soIu- ton.
 The acting mayor said he was as sured that a special meeting would be called to consider New Britains problem, but announcement has now
New Britain herald., 1930-04-23
COMMUNISTS THREATEN
 DEMONSTRATION MAY 1
Leader Says Street Meeting Will Be Held Regardless of Police
 Attitude.

John Vincent, a communist leader. stated today that regardless of con ditions, demonstration will be held in this city on May 1 by his organ ization.
 Vincent said that for the past week the communists had made an intellectual effort to obtain a police permit for a public meeting at Main and East Main streets on May 1. He added that he talked today to Acting Mayor David l.. Nair. who, Vincent said, promised to discuss the issuance of a permit with the police authorities.
 Even if the permit is not granted, Vincent said, the demonstration will take place.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-23
Suspect Confesses In Film Colony
 Murder Committed Eight Years Ago

Los Angeles, April 23 (F - Re newed investigation into the eight year old mystery staying of William Desmond Taylor, motion picture di- rector, found slain in his bungalow apartment, today resulted in the ar rest of Russo Rinaldo, fl, an ac- Countant, alleged confessor to the crime.
 Rinaldo, who said he slew Tay- Tor during an argument over quar- rel the latter had with a moving picture actress, was held on a charge of suspicion of murdor.>
 Police Still Slcptical
 In spite of the investigation and alleged confession the police were sllcptical as to an early and com pletc solution of the famous case. They said there were several dis crepancics in Rinaldos purported
New Britain herald., 1930-04-23
Prisoner Paid $500 for
 Broadcast About Blaze

New York, April 23 LR A check for $500 has been for warded by William s. Paley, president of the Columbia Broad casting system, to prisoner X46,- SIP at the Ohio state penitentiary in recognition of the graphic ac- count of the prison fire he broad cast.
 During the height of the fire on Monday night the Columbia sys- tenn hastily assembled a coast gave an impromptu description of the catastrophe.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-23
Educator Predicts Four Year Course ill Connecticut
 Normal Schools
.INDICTS INSTRUCTORS
 IN SPECIAL SUBJECTS
Requirements Distressingly Low" Supcrintcndents Are Told At Con- cLsion of Conference in This City Not Enough Independent Ex- pression As to Type of Teacher Re guirements.

That Connecticut school teachers are not adequately trained for their work was the contention of Dr. Alon- 20 F. Myers, director, division of teacher training of the State Depart ment of Education, in an address he delivered at the closing session of the state superintendents conference in the New Britain Normal school this morning.
 Teachers in all fields were included in the indictment but special empha- sis was placed on commercial teach CTS and those in special subjects such as music, shop and other non-aca- dcmic courses.
 Prediction that the required Nor nal school course will soon be four years instead of the proposed three which will become effective in New Haven this year, was also made by the educator.
 Taking as his subject, "The Super intcndents' Responsibility Toward Teacher Training" pr. Myers said: There are two opposite types of state education departments; those in which the personnel owes it's posi- tions to political preferment and where education becomes a second- ary matter and those in which the state departments, assumes an auto cratic attitude. We are fortunate that neither of these types preValB in Connecticut. The best leadership in education must come through a cooperative enterprise. In the matter of teacher certification, for example, if you supcrintendents want high re- quirements you will get them and 1T YOU want mediocre requirements then that is what you deserve and what you will get.
 State Requirements Low
 Requirements for teachers the state are distressing ly low. We have some teachers who have no Normal school training but this does not indicate that they are not good teachers. It is admissible that years of experience gives them the equivalent or what may pass for the equivalent of a Normal school course. We also have teachers whose only Normal school training Is a summer course or two and then VIC have the regular Normal school grad uate. But two years of Normal school work is hardly the best training for a teacher. We have already decided on a three year course starting with the Normal school in New Haven this year and then putting the plan
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