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New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
TANNER GOES AGROUND

NoW UTT0aHs. L1.. I'cO. 2 P-- Tine Standard oil tanker Worhin2. ion, inbound from Mexico with a cargo Of oil for the compauys rc- Guery at Baton Rouge. went aground today on the soaWard end of the west jeuy in south Pass, in the mouth of the Mississippi river.
 United States engineers announce cd that nayigalion through South Pass would be closed until the vcs- sel is tloatcd Fos was blamed iot the accident.
 The ship vas in no immediate danger. Several tugs from New Or leans wcr' sent 10 aid in pulling thu vessel off a mud bank.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
SHOOK APPEAL FILED

Columbus, O., Feb. 21 (UP)- Another appeal for a stay of eXecu- ton for Dr. James Howard Shook. who is scheduled 10 die February 2S for the murder of Thcora HiX, his coed sweetheart was filed in the state supreme court today. The ap- peal, flied by Snooll's attorneys, will be heard by Chief Justice Caring ton r. Marshall. The court already has granted two stays. Today's re- quest was based on the claim that Snook's appeal to the United States supreme court cannot be heard until March ?, three days after he is 10 be clCCtrocutcd.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
Car Taken From Garage
 And Returned Damaged

Mitchell Pilipell of 926 Grove street complained 10 the police today that the lock was broken on his garage door last night and an au- tomobile was taken out. This morn- ing it was returned with two lenders damaged.
 There was another car in the yard. according 10 Pilipck. and the mark CTS were taken from il and placed on the car which was in the garage, be- ing changed back again later.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
VISITING NURSE CALLS

Attention is called to the proyi- sion which is made by the Visiting Nurse association 10 answer all new calls for any type of visiting nurse service on holidays and Sundays through the New Britain hospital. Tomorrow is q holiday. Families wanting q visiting nurse may call the Visiting Nurse headquarters be- tween a. m. and 2 q. m.. or the New Britain hospital during the re- maindcr of the day.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
MINISTER TO EESJG\

Bucharest, Roumania, Feb. @l UP)-Constantine Hiott, minister of the royal court, was understood to have decided 10 resign because he was not consulted regarding the en- gagcment of Princess Ileana and Count Alexander Non Hochberg. The engagement was broken last week but the minister was said 10 have been indignant at being confronted with the engagement, of which he had no knowledge.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
PAEkIR OFF ON rot E

.aMajor Edward II. Parker loft 'Ht-
 afternoon for Elmjra. x. r. 'p make an inspection of tle 1mj. or ,a. Uniform Rank. F. u. <. O. 4. il. [ hat place, and he will bn oho of 'ae speakers al q Washne1on's birthI. celebration 'her" tomorrow man'
 son Monday night he will n-a H the init of Hinghanton and oa Tuesday he will be in Brooklyn } make an inspection Of the units froat New York city and BrooEisll
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
Charge of Nagrancy
 Placed Against Girl

Theresa MontullIa of 32 Franklin street is under arrest on the char-, of vaGraucv in Springfield, Mass according to word received This informing by Iicutrnaat ". r. M'- Cue, and two mon who We're arrest ed with her were charged vi'h as- sallting her
 @Dctecti}a Scr-s -sau' r. T. UMafa who was detailed to hr'n- inc mo-. sage 10 tho girls parents reported that she was formerly r tno Hom. of the Good Shepherd md hrt father WAS al 4 los. 'o hnoH ha to do about her.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
LIQUOR INFER GIHTX

Burlington, Nt., Feb. 2l (P) - A jury in United States district court today found Clyde Irwin of this city guilty of transporting intoxicating liquor, Sentence was deferred at re- quest of defense counsel who indiCat- ed an appeal might be taken to the circuit court of appeals.
 Irwin was at one time reputed to possess million dollars, but he was without funds when he appeared in court today.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
FOOT SLIPS OFF BRAKE

Officer William Grabeck witness cd a collision at the intersection of Rockwell avenue and Bassett street at 10:55 o'clock last night between cars driven by Leslie Dorman of 30 Newington avenue and stephen Mcrz Of 223 kensington avenue. Mcrz told the officer his foot slipped off the brake, causing the accident. There was slight damage and the officer found no cause for arrest.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
WOMAN ATTORNEY
 EAGER ID TESTIFY
Mrs. Brandon ReprOVed by
 Judge for Tart Replies

New York, Feb. T JPl-Showing TO fatigue. although this was her fifth day in the witness chair. Mrs, Frances Marion Brandon. an assis- tant corporation counsel continued in supreme court. under cross-cx- animation today. her story of her association with George J. Gillespie, president Of the city board o' water supply, whom she is suing for S574.- 1f5. charging that ho stole her law practice and broke promise 10 marry her.
 Mrs. Brandon vas so vigorous to- day in her remarks and apparently so eager 10 talk that at one point Supreme Court Justice Louis A. Naiente roprimaHdcd her from thc bench and requested her 10 answer questions by either Yes or ''No.''
 Answers Before Asked
 Theodore kiendI, counsel for Gillespie. referred to charge by Mrs. Brandon that Gillespie held out s10Q interest on an $12.o0o mortgage on property at Palm Beach, Fla.
 Have you been able 10 get docu- montary e}--' AIr. kiendl began.
 "I have" Mrs. Brandon inter- jccted sharply
 "-documcntary evidence that Mr. Gillespie withheld S1o0 interest o' tae attorney continued, ignoring her interruption.
 -'I have" she repeated loudly.
 @.Will you produce it?"
 "@Delighted," she said and held out a -paper which she said showed Gill lsspe had withheld s15Q22, instead of s10o
 ~An argument followed in the course of which Mr. Kiendl finally in. an eXasperated voice demanded; :; ~"Are you going to continue 10 in- tGTrupt me-"
 Not Being CruCified
 s'I don't intend 10 let you cruelty nft." Mrs. Brandon tartly replied. ~.,1ll take hand in this" Justice \'alente said, and he directed the witness to confne her answers. so far as possible, to Yes or No" Mrs. Brandon. We have been very patient with you,' Justice Va lente added. "I must insist that you answer the questions put to you and refrain from interrupting counsel"
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
WIFE, GRANTED DlADIt( |

Bridgeport, Feb. = lPl --- \ d. vorce was granted today in superior tourt 10 Jessie Wright Hubbard q. Stamford from Arthur A IluhpaG oC San Diego. raj. said 'o bn Iiftt ish consul af that place. T.a ".r. aps granted on grounds u1 d.-.l.u
 ~AIr.. Hubbard was @i'"u ~rfoa. n4 an eight year old son and D.w ir1rd WAS ordered 10 pay 3 t 1onth toward the boys suppor' 1|. Iubbards wotc married iH Mmuf fsla., in Ie@p. Hubbard vas tt yrars oc age and hia wj.r x at tIu tin.e ol the marriage.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
GETS GIFT FROM FACTORY
A l.. Ntrnmqui>t. Veteran Employc of skinner Chuck Co. Presented With s2U in Gold.

Twenty yrars Of fairhrul service "9s rewarded yesterday when A. L.. >tromp1iai Of 773 East street. wts presented with q z.9 gold piece ul officials Of the skinner Chuck Co where he Is employed. The prcscu- tation was made hy r.. J. Skinner at au informal ceremony.
 NIr Stromquist is employed as d mechanic.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
LIQUIDATION POSTPONED

Boston. Feb. 91 LPl-A vote on thc question of liquidating the Lancaster mills was postponed today until March , because 75 per cent of the stock was not represented at the meeting of stockholders.
 Charles F. Inches, former trcas- urer Of Androscogrin Mills Of Lew iston, Ne, was selected treasurer. succeeding F. R. West resigned. West told the meeting that current assets arc above net indebtedness.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
DONAIiUE, WILL SING

James n. Donahuc of Sl sexton drive, instructor Of music in thlS city and well known soloist, has ac- cepted an invitation to sing over Station WTIC in Hartford on March
 at 10:45 D. m. The program will last , minutes and he will sing five songs. Final arrangements were made today.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
MAPLE HILL NEWS

A colonial party will be given by the Woman's club of Maple Hill next Wednesday afternoon at 2:&Q o'clock at the home of Mrs, II. H. Howard on Maple Hill avenue. A program has been arranged by the following committee; Mrs, Manyille Johnson, Mrs. k. B. Elan. Mrs. T. II. CoGs- well and Mrs. W. A. Kinnor The hostess will be assisted by Mrs A. $. Grant and Mrs. l.. E. Bancroft.
 A benefit bridge party will be held by the club next Friday aftor- noon February 2S, at 2:30 o'clock. at the homes of Mrs. A. S. Grant and Mrs. II. A. Licnhard on Golf street. There will also be an evening party at the home of Mrs. William Niddlcmas on Golf street at > o'clock. There will he q food sale held previous 10 the party. TLo~o wishing to reserve tables arc asked 10 notify one Of inc hoslesses.
 NIT. ana 'IlE. I.urlUS Bushnell Ni Pomstown. Pa, were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson r.. Mann of Rob- bins avenue last week. Mrs. Bush- nell before her marriage was Miss Mildred Maun
 Mrs. Frederick C. Tcich cntortain- cd her bridge club at her home on Frederick street Monday evening.
 r.. T. Skinner Of Thompson street returned last Saturday from a months trip through Florida.
 Mrs Clifton McKenua Of Nov Eo- chcllo has been the guest Of Mrs. Lauren VI. Bancroft Of Robbins ave- nue for q few days.
 Miss Henrietta Shon's of New York will spend the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Shonts of Stuart street.
 The executive committee Of the Ncwincton Garden club met Mon day afternoon at the home of Miss Airline l.. Root on Golf street.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
NENIEihN PLAYS WILLIAMS

NnidI"toWn, Feb. II lPJ - The ""#ia}an university basketball team pIa>s Williams at WHUantstown to- m"ToW night .n 3 "tjnI" Thrc" roni'~f- Hota '.ams. ha>r drrrat., Nm.,.r.t.
 'oaoh la-n j. expected fo start HtIpu@h and Wells ar auards Ky, or >'rrIb"u2, a' center and uHrr and lio'eari at forwards. Tine swim ming team H,I meet Williams m,r- men hrrc tomorrow night.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
ON VISITS TO POLAND

~Joscph Bernal Ie" 2a~t,tday o3 fnc steamship "EstoHa' fnr Poland where he plaHs 10 reu. for a nIm- Dsr Of months
 aPaul Guzoh. "ho hes .r..a.d ti. his city for tho past n.e E.sls. t.'- asst week for Poland oo tb" tam- ship "Tarjs.'
 aTmothy Roman Of Tua1"-'ou lort today on an extended yGsl. 10 Poland, his native land. Passport arrangcments were made tg Stanley ArzylJWicz
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
CHILDREN ARRIVE TODAY

New York. Feb, 9 N'P) - The children of Arthur Ncwcl ST., Of 'oston, Mass. professor in the 'morican college at Conslantinoplc artuucd 10 America today on the steamer EXminstcr after three years in the far east.
 The children made the trip un- attended. Ncwel Sr, visited here last summer and when his stay was extended indefinitely, sent for the children.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
DkIAIE HELD RIAMEILs $

Bridgeport, Feb. 2l P-Srcphcn rarhas Of 4knapp's highway. Fair field, was held blamclcss for the death Of Leopold Pohlmann, G4, of this city who was killed by Farka5' automobile Feh, 7. in an accidental death finding handed down today by Coroner John J. rhclan.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
BLACKSMITH ENDS LIFE

Auburn. Me, Feb. 21 UP) - James George, 73-year-old black smith, committed suicide by shoot ing himself through the head at his Littlenelds Corner home here today. Relatives attributed the act to dcspondoncy.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
r. Q. tLi.EhN' CONVENTION

Pour local men WiH attend 1h "-ud annual convention Of the Con n""tic}n $aaca Branch Of United Na uonal Association Of Post unje, Clerks 10 be held in NorHalk to. morron Those representing the 10. Gal officers Are: Charles W. Btcl: er'on, Louis j Lind. Harry C. Kcm- Ha"r"r and John Y. McGr2th CIcrf NeGrath is third vice president o' tho state branch
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
pI-1N DPI'RAIJt IpO\

Lowell, Mass. Feb. , i P-Franr Ii. Putnam, member of the Sta;' board of administration and financ Was operated upon for appendicilr at the Lowell General hospital las night, it was learned today. His col Gjuon was described as being "fairll comfortable"
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
Special Notice

Your attention and support is urged for the Sunshine card party 10 be given Friday evening. Feb. cS, at o'clock at the Boys Club rooms. Tickets are in the hands of members. -adVt.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
TtJrI'S CONDITION SNNII

Washington. Feb. 21 P'-Ths physicians Of Former Chief Justr" Taft in a bulletin today said that his condition was just about the sam. 70
 Tine bulletin was signed by b. i,. li"-urr. jl read;
 "'rhn condition of inc former rhiH Us'tr" j, just about file samr.'
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
RAILROAD PLAN APPROVED

Washington. Feb. 2l (P-Acquisi- ton by the Great Northern Pacific Railway company of control of the Great Northern railroad and the Northern Pacific Railway was ap- proved today by the interstate com- merce commission.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
LIQUOR HEARINGS
 ADJOURNED WEEK
More Vets to Be Heard Next
 Wednesday at Capital

Washington, Feb. -t l1N-The house judiciary committee will re- sume its hearings on measures to re- peal the eighteenth amendment next Wednesday with the vets still pre- sentng their side of the argument.
 The plan 10 limit the hearings 10 four days for the vets, an cqual perjod of the drys and brief rcbut- tal testimony. has been abandoned. so that opponents or tho dry laws may present witnesses who could not b. heard iu the four days that in- qulry has already been in progress.
 However. Representative Lin'hi- cun. democrat, Maryland. chairman O. the unofficial house wet bloc, who is in charge Of the prohibition side Of the case. expects his tosti- mony to he completed in one more day Of hearings.
 Many Ready 10 Appear
 Hundreds Of prominent persons, he says, have asked for an oppor- tunity 10 appear in support Of repeal measures. However, he adds, 'I am afraid ve will have 10 end our argument next Wednesday.
 Before inc house groups returns 10 ifs inquiry, the senate judiciary committee" will again consider Chair man Norris resolution for q general investigation Of prohibition enforce mcnt. Norris said late yesterday that he favored preliminary hearings on the advisability or undertaking the investigation. The committee is scheduled to meet on Monday and Norris intends 10 present at that time some evidence on violations of the dry laws that has been sent to him.
 Walter K. Liggotts testimony be- fore the house committee that crime is rampant in Boston was assailed late yesterday by Representative Luce. republican, Massachusetts, as d foul and vicious libel" He received unanimous consent 10 insert in the congressional record the report of a federal grand jury that he claimed proved that none of Liggett's charges was "capabIo of being sus- tained.'
 Editor sends Challenge
 Llggctt's testimony also had an echo last night in the publication of q communication forwarded 10 the house committee by c. D. Eaton, the editor Of Plain Talk. a magazine for which Liggett writes. This had to do with charges Liggctt made against Governor Green of Michigan and four Detroit circuit court judges. Liggctt said they attended a party at which liquor was served. Green has denied this assertion.
 Eaton challenged Greens denial with the assertion that the governor 1 had declined 10 go before the con- mitt"c and be questioned. He and Llggcti he said. were ready to swear 10 tho details about tho party.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21

Canada has the largest forest area on the North American conu- nrut,
New Britain herald., 1930-07-30
SON OF SLAIN DEFECTIVE
 HANGS HIMSELF IN CELL
Uoke Smith Became Despondent When Wife Failed to Pay Her
 Usual Visit to Him Sunday

Jacksonville, Fla, July 30.-Hoke Smith, 19. son of Willie D. Smith, city detective who met his death here January 17 in a gun battle with Roland Lalone and Watson Moulthrope, escaped Wethersfeld convicts. hanged himself in the county Jail yesterday where he was being held after confessing to five petty holdups.
 Smith lost his job some time ago, he told Detective Willie Jones. his fathers companion on the night of the fatal duel with the Connecticut fugitives when the latter arrested him. Not being able to find other employment he became desperate, he said and resorted to robbery.
 After being imprisoned the young man is said to have worried about his wife. She visited him until last Sunday. Although he had sold his trousers to procure car fare for her she did not appear last Sunday and he became despondent as a result.
 While two cellmates slept Smith hanged himself with a bedsheet. It was afterwards learned that his wife was at home Sunday, too i'll to leave the house.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-30
EARNINGS REPORTS

New York. July 30 P-The kel- sey- Hayes Wheel Corp. today re- ported for the first half net profit of s1,8o3,22S. equal to SPA per com- mon share, compared with s1,s75,- 779, or s243 share, in the first half last year.
 A. NJ. Byers Co., of Pittsburgh re- ported June quarter consolidated net profit of s263,612, compared with s53o,199 in the June quarter last year.
 The Westinghouse Air Brake Co. and subsidiaries in the first half has net profit equal to SIPS a share, against s1.27 a share in the like quarter last year.
 The Murray Corp. of America and subsidiaries earned in the first half o4 cents per share on 7sa,173 com mon shares, compared with s3.o2 rer share on 53s,055 shares in the first half last year
 Condo Mast Publications in the June quarter had net income Of s332.97S. equal to s1.04 a share, against s315,661, or go cents share, in the June quarter last year.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-30
SEEK ELIMINATION
 |. 0F SHARP CORNERS
Commissioners Would End
 Hazard at 135 Intersections

Chairman J. B. Comstock of the city plan commission has prepared a map showing 135 street corners where sharp turn are, in his opin- ion, conducive of traffic hazards.
 At several of the commission's 5 meetings attention has been given the suggestion of cutting back street corners, particularly at Stanley and Allen streets, where an unusually large number of accidents have re- suited from the sharpturns and the obstruction caused by billboards on one of the corners. A proposal to take off a part of each corner is in prospect but it is not expected that it will be adopted unless the owners can be prevailed upon to assist by donating the land.
 The cost of purchasing. land, searching title, etc, may limit the work Of the commission in this di- rection.
 The commission will confer with the Chamber of Commerce regarJ- ing a program of community adver- Using to be carried out through the agency Of signs along the main high ways of the state. Commissioner John J. Tracy, travelling salesman
New Britain herald., 1930-07-30
STATE OFFICIALS WARN 0F PESTS
Entomologist Reports Mexican
 Bean Beetle Discovered Here

New Haven, July 30 (UP)-Dras- tic measures were recommended to Connecticut bean growers yesterday to combat the Mexican bean beetle, which has surprised scientists by enduring New England winter. far from it's native habitat, the deserts of the southwest.
 Entomologists of the Connecticut agricultural experiment station dis covered the beetle in this state for the first time last year but believed the unaccustomed hardships of win ter in this latitude would kill of the pest. Farmers reported the beetle recently feeding in vegetable gardens of Orange. Norwalk, New Canaan, Watertown and Granby, however
 pr. " E. Brittqn, state entomolo- sist, said today that bean plants should be dusted immediately with magnesium arsenate or calsium ar senate to kill the beetle before the entire crop is infested. The under side of the leaves should be dusted, he said since that is where the pests feed.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-30

Mrs. Stella Weber of 7S Cleveland street, New Britain, states: For the past year and a half, I haven't been feeling right. My bowels were very irregular-my appetite was very poor and my skin was beginning to take on a yellowish color. I was very weak, too. If I sat on a chair, colored specks would dance before my eyes. I've tried numerous medi- cines. but it was no use. In fact, I had no faith in medicines until Mrs. Hunt told me about Bon-Tone, and the results she got. I tried one bot t1e and noticed an improvement, so I bought two more, and believe me, l can eat three times as much as I formerly did. And lately, my friends all remark how well l look. The change in my complexion is grea.. My bowels move regularly and I have gained ten pounds in two weeks"
 Bon-Tone is for sale by all first class drug stores,
New Britain herald., 1930-07-30
WOODEN HEN WILL
 G0 ID CONGRESS
Speaks Several Languages and
 Lays Wooden Eggs

Washington. July 30 UP)- American poultry will be represent ed at the forthcoming London Poultry Congress by | seven-foot hen which speaks English, French or Spanish and lays wooden eggs.
 This remarkable fowl is being constructed by the agriculture de, partment of wood, wall board, a few feathers and much machinery.
 Specifications are as follows:
 Full vision gullet. extra large crop. fitted with window; copper lined stomach, flexible rubber intes- tines, variable speed control On gig gard Ca grinding machine); a two valve, pumping heart"
 The hen is designed as an exhibit in nutrition. The matter of wood en egg laying may be increased or slowed as the hen is given suitable Or unsuitable feed
 The problem of speech, by which the hen explains its ideas on nutri, ton, was solved by including a photograph in its anatomy.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-30
LAND RETALIATION
 ID START TUESDAY
Committee Names Dunn Chair man; Will Begin in Fifth Ward

Re-assessment of land values will begin next Tuesday afternoon at I o'clock when the mayors committee will consider conditions on Wash ington, High, Broad and Grove streets.
 Decision to undertake the work next week and to begin with the fifth ward was reached yesterday afternoon when the committee met and elected William G Dunn as chairman, Aaron Danielson, clerk, and Assessor Thomas Linder and Mayor Quigley ex-officio members.
 After the entire fifth ward has been covered, other wards will be plotted and conditions considered. It is expected that the results of the committees work, after they have been approved at public hearings, will be transcribed onto the next grand list.
 Mayor Quigley and Chairman Dunn explained the plan 10 the