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New Britain herald., 1930-01-13
TWO FEARED
 INfACTORY BLAZE
.StenOgrapher and Workman
 Missing in Alton Fire

Alton, \. H., Jan. 1$ PA-TWo employees of the NoX-All Shoe com pany were believed to have perislled today in a fire which destroyed the company's factory here and spread to three other buildings, one of which was destroyed. Loss was es- timated as in excess of $20Q,OUO.
 Caused By Explosion
 The fire was caused by an eXplos- ion Of ammonia dye, used in color ing leather. The force Of the eX- plosion threw Daniel Curtin, gener- al manager of the plant, through the window of his office on' the first floor. At that time. Mrs. Oscar Davis, 38, secretary and bookkeeper was in Curtin's office, and 1t was feared she lost her life.
 A roll call of employes showed that Frank Young, 50, also was missing and a similar fate was be- lieved to have been bis.
 Curtin was cut by glass but not seriously injured.
 For time. a general conflagratlon llIcdlCltu lIlt lc" II rlIib lIiie -A1t-i4i''' telephone operator, proved herself the heroine Of the fire, remaining at her post 10 summon assistance as heat in the telephone exchange be- came oppressive.
 Other Companies Called ! Bremen from LaConia, Farming 1 ton. Dover and Rochester aided To- ! cal forces in three hour battle, be- fore spread of the flames was stemmed.
 The blaze was not placed under control until t.he residence of Mrs, Annie A. Wheeler, valued at S4.poo. had been destroyed, the Ayers Busi- ness Block damaged and about Sl,50O damage caused the residence Of Mrs. Nellie $. D. .Clough. Spread ot the fire was checked at the Clough residence.
 About 80 persons were employed in the factory when the fire broke out. The factory was locally owned and one of the marks of tho town. It was more than hundred years old.
 AS the ruins cooled tiremen SC arched for the bodies of the two who were feared 10 have perlshed Mrs. Young watched them at their task. Fellow workers said he re- ported for work this morning.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-13
Forged Letters Invite
 Clubs to Conference

NorWalk, Jan. l3 PI-Forgcd let ters received today by tho heads of different clubs in the city were the latest developments in Norwalk' S much mooted liquor discussion. The communications invite the clubs to be present tomorrow morning in the '. M C. A.. at q meeting between the NorWal1 Ministers association and Prosecutor Richard H. Ireland.
 The name of Rev Lloyd r. Wor- ley, pastor of the Norwalk Methodist church and secretary of the minis ters' law enforcement committee, IS signed 70 the letters.
 1ndsmuch as the clubs are not desired at the conference, MT. Wor- ley has called attention to the for geries. Tho ministers association is most anxious to discover the author of the communication, he said.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-13
Derby Man Is Awarded
 S4,992 for Foot Injury

Waterbury, Jan. 13 P>-Nincen: De Price. 65, of 4O Lewis street, Derpy, was today awarded compen- sation which may total S4,992 -or injuries suffered m the employ of the Charles smith & Sons, Inc, of Derby Commissioner Frederic M. Williams, of the compensation court found that De Price is unable 10 work because of an inJury to the right foot on December [, 1927.
 He allows the claimaN to be paid compensation at the rate of $9.6O q week until the injury ceases or di- minishes, but not to exceed o29 weeks, the limit set ly law.
 De Price was employed by the respondent as q laborer. He fcl through q fire escape to the ground Y feet below on December 2, 1927.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-13
BANK TO GET PROPERTY

According to a certificate of fore closure which the CollinsVille Say ings society has filed in the city clerks office, property on Orange street which was involved in a fore closure suit will be deeded 10 the bank because of the failure on the part of the defendants to redeem the property before the low day. The defendants, William Frank, Josepha Laskowsld and Martha Laskowski Smigiel, had until a month from December 2, 1929, to redeem the property.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-13

jaguar skin, his wold appearance was accentuated by a long. scraggiy beard and matted hair which reached to his waist. His mind was lost as consequence, probably, Of fever, and all that could be gotten from him in the way of conversa- ton were a few words in an un- known tongue.
 A few hours later he died, and an examination of the contents of leather belt about his waist revealed a diary, a rough map, and other documents which related the tale of 450 bandeirantes and their fate.
 The possibility of reaping the profits which their earlier con- patriots had lost was not wasted upon this Portuguese colony. An expedition Of 45 men took the map and papers and set out on the trail. They never returned. Others also went-and disappeared. His tory and legend spread stories over the country and these still un- known mines gained the title of Mines of the Martyrs
 The last expedition which set out to solve the secret of that region started three-and- a-half years ago, headed by Colonel Fawcett He, with his son, Jack, and a young Californian, Ralph Rimell. accom- panied by a few natives entered that bewitched region Of Matto Crosse and nothing had been heard about them since.
 A few months after this group had last been heard Of, my travels took me in the direction of the River of Deaths l proflted by this to follow Fawcett's trail start ing from Corumba and travelling 70 days up to the source of the 1 Sac Lourcnco river. tributary o1 | the Paraguay. 1 crossed from thert 1 to the headWaters of the River O. 1 Deaths, and found signs Of Flaw cctts camps at different point' down the river during more thar two weeks travelling.
 My personal opinion is that tn Fawcett party did not perish on th' Rio das Mortes, but that it left tn l river two days travel above my las camp and struck north northeas across the Roncador mountains il an effort to reach the Aingu rive
 and float down t.
 lacking in time and neCcSSar' equipment, l did not then follow u,
 my theory. but completed my worl
 for the Brazilian government an
 crossed the Serra Azul to Diaman
 tina and thence to Cuyaba and s
 back to civilization.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-13
City Items

Bids on the general contract, ing of the Franklin school addition will be received at meeting of the school accommodations committee Wednesday morning at which time tho bids will be opened. The build ing which is 99 by G4 feet will be constructed according 10 plans Of Warren Holmes Powers Co.
 Street Superintendent Joseph M. O'Brien reported to the police this aftern oon that a tool toX on Brady avenue was broken into and boots and tools taken. The look was pull ed off to open the box.
 Officer W. P. Hayes reported off duty on account of illness today.
 Attorney John J. Casale of Tor rington, formerly Of this city, spent the week end here.
 Walter Colon of Langdon court, kensington, reported to the police today the theft of his bicycle on Main street.
 Albert Simmons turned over to the police this afternoon pocket book which he found on Arch street shortly after it had been re- ported lost on Main street by Mrs. McGrath of Black Rock avenue.
 Sergeant elect ELlward NJ. kicly went to New York today with Guth- erl Lee Daniel of S4 Wilcox street, who is listed as a deserter from the L. s. S. Arkansas. lie was turned over to the naval authorities at the Brooklyn navy yard.
 Secretary Ralph H. Benson of the Chamber of Commerce today an- nounced the appointment by Presl- dent Pardon C. Hickey of the fol- lowing finance committee: E. II. McElhonc, chairman; S. M. David son. J. M. Ward, Donald Hart, W. F. { Atwood, l.. W. Young and II. l. , She cpherd.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-13
Wentland Is Councillor,
 Junior Q, U, A. M. Branch

E. Wentland has been elected councillor of Chamberlain council, Junior Q. U. A. NJ, for the ensuing year. He will be assisted by the following officers: Vice councillor D. Recor; junior past councillor, H. Helcin; financial secretary, F, C. rrelle; recording secretary, w. H.. Bentley; assistant recording sccrc- tary. H. W. Carlson: conductor, C.. Jones; warden, A. Quist; inside sen tincl. l.. I. Siegel: outside sentinel, w. Smith, treasurer, W. C. Rowe. chaplain F. Plnkerton: and trustees, J. Dolan, II. Greene and II. C. Lyons.
 The local degree team joufrcyca to New Haven last Thursday and initiated a number of candidates there. Officers in the New Haven council were installed by John A. Dolan Of this city.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-13
REV. FATHER CHWIL0WICZ
 LEAVES TODAY FOR WEST
Curatc at Sacred Heart Church Suc- ceedeI by Rev. Joseph
 T. Ovid.

Rev. Joseph T. David commenced his duties yesterday IS curate at the Sacred Heart church and sang his first mass and gave his first sermon in that church.
 Rev. Alexander Chwilowicz, whom Rev. Father David succeeds, left this afternoon at 12:30 for Chicago. His mission in this country is to cs tablish a convent. At: the last din- her late this morning. he told Rev. Lucyan BoJnoWski. pastor Of the Sacred Heart church, that he will seek q suitable Site for the, edificc in the; vicinity of PhiIadelpl1ia.
 Father Chwilowicz came from Poland several years ago and Nv&s appointed curatc at the Sacred 1cart church in February, 1929.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-13
'Southinqton Red Men
 ! Will Install Chiefs

The newly elected chief of Matta' bcsett Tribe, No. l4, I, o. +. M., will 'lAe installed by Wonx Tribe Of 'Southington tonight at its lodge ,rSoms at 277 Main street, The chiefs who will rule over this tribe tor inc next six moons are as fol- LOWS:
 Sachem. r. Watts; senior saga more, A. Kroll; junior sagamore, H. iT. Linaberg: prophet. A. Taylor; chief Of records, George Smcdlcy; rerper of wampum, II. A. Nelson; collector of Wampum, r. l.. Marion, 5"rrcs" natives to great council l.. "'''"ht. * Taylor and (. Yo1ng, Altcrnatcs, C. s. HarroHs, II. A.
 o,|oo ami. Leon 'focEho.
 The tribe will mak" plans for it's 10th anniversary party 10 he he'd on March i. when all Of the pas sachcms will fe invited 10 partici- pate in the ces'monics.
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New Britain herald., 1930-01-13
STATE SUPREME COURT
 TO GET DIVORCE CASE
John Brodzk Appeals Decision Which Gave Freedom to
 His Wife

A decision in superior court which granted divorce to Mary Rutkow- ski Brodzik in her suit against John Brodzik has been appealed by the latter and the case will be heard in the March term Of the supreme court of errors.
 The divorce was granted on grounds of cruelty although the suit claimed the husband was guilty of cruelty and habitual intemperance.
 Attorney Lawrence J. Colon and Judge William F. Mangan will rep resent the appellant and the wife will be represented by Attorney Thomas r. MCDonough.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-13
Total Tonnage;
WORLD TOTALS
 (Including all other

WORLD IoI AlS
 Gncluding all other
 nayies) ...,..... 6S9l.2 Jl34.4
 The worlds navies, in sum. have changed markedly since the World War. The gross tonnage, due to lin- itation on capital ships, has dropped materially. The supremacy of Europe has passed, both American and Jap anese naval strength being practical ly doubled at the expense Of old world powers. Rivalry in capital ships, west and east. has been trans ferred to competition on cruisers to- day-possibly submarines, if France and Italy have their way, tomorrow Why Anglo-American
 Rivalry
 r So, today. challenging sea power exists in the hands of only five na- stions-Britain and the United States, Japan, France and Italy.
 The contest for world power is centered now by force of circum- stance on the Atlantic. This struggle for sea power is a duel between but two nations, America and England It threatens to repeat the heretofore inevitable conflict of interests be- tween Britain and her most danger tous maritime rival.
 The three other powers on the sea have a close relation to the fortunes of the leading contenders, Japan. by reason of the inter oceanic position of the United States on both Atlantic and Pacific, plays the greater role. The mikado's land has a strategic opportunity of vast potentiolities in case of trouble between the two main Contenders. France and Italy, by | their relation to the European bal ! ance of power, constitute the other parts Of the problem. Theirs is the minor rivalry, subordinated to the all-important Anglo American issue. Obviously, were Anglo American 1 relations restored to their earlier ! basis of mutual understanding. the . question Of naval ornaments would pass from the realm Of current world politics. For if the United States and Britain arrive at ar l agreement on sea power, no other nation can threaten peace on a worlC scale. First naval parity then llml'
 tation. and eventually possibly dis
 armament can follow.
 1 Both Britain and America arc or
 record as desiring naval Limitation
 in principle on the basis of equalit!
 of sea power. Each. however, ha!
 sought an application of such maya
 parity which, would give itself tact
 ical advantage. Hence today's cruis | CT Controvcrsy-a dispute in terms 0
 kind. armament and number.
 To understand these realities o
 sea power. VIC must know underlying hatakcs. British admirals have urset Ithcir claims under the slogan
 "Brcadljnes of Empire" American admirals have countered with tn E'cry of Highways of Trade Yet be !thind whAt imports and automobil Eexports, there are two great people I,face to face with world destiny. Iilabor premier in Downing street an' a business president in the Whit tHouse are attempting to bring thl i,human element into the battle owe Anaval yardstiClls,
 Tomorrow. British Sea Powe
New Britain herald., 1930-01-13
FAREWELL PARTY

\ farewell party to NIr. and Mrs, Joseph Arbour was held at the home. ot Everett Arbour. at 12l Maple street. Saturday evening. The occa- sion Was to bid goodbye 10 Mr. and Mrs. Arhour, who left this mornin, by motor for Florida. which state they will leave after a stay of three weeks for a trip to California. They will spend the winter in California. There were about loo guests at the party.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-13
LEGISLATIVE LEADER DIES

New ! ork. Jan. 13 P}--Petcr J. Humill, who was chosen two weeks ago to be democratic leader in the state Assembly, died in Polyclinic hospital today. He underwent an operation for appendicitis a week ago. He was A years old.
 He was chosen minority leader in the assembly to succeed Maurice Bloch, who died December after an appendicitis operation.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-13

occupied by the United States in the new world. Japan enjoys an unmis- takablc supremacy in East Asia from kamChatka south 10 Formosa and extends her power out into the equa- ally all insular approaches to the orient.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-13
MAY FORM NEW LEAGUE

Letters to the civic clubs suggest ing that the first steps be taken to- wards the forming of a civic bowl Chamber of Commerce this after noon and will be sent out tomorrow. Ralph H. Benson, secretary of the chamber, was founder and manager Of last years league, the champion ship of which was won by the Xii wanis club.
 Certain species of hares turn white in the winter time.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-13

Tomorrow. British Sea Power Tho Breadlincs of Empire.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-13
POISONED ARROWS
 LlNGER IN BRAZIL
Inland Natives Still Use Weap-
 0nS Of Primitive SaYa6S

Editors Note: This is the second of a series of three articles by J. Tozzi Galvao, explorer, on his trips into the Brazilian hinterland.
 Rr [ TOZZ1 GAINAO
New Britain herald., 1930-05-09
BROWN HEADS HOME IS
 RANSACKED BY THIEVES
Ten Rings and $50 Gold Watch Stolen at Providence Resi-
 denCe of Dr. Barbour

Providence, F. I, May 9 tUP)- The Hope street residence Of Dr. Clarence A. Barbour. president Of Brown university, was burglarized early today.
 The thief or thieves entered the dwelling by forcing a rear first floor window
 Ten rings which Dr. Barbour valued at about $25o, and a $50 ladys watch were taken from bureau in the bedroom where the educator was sleeping.
 Dr. Barbour told authorities he was aware of sounds early this morning. but thought they were made by a member Of his family.
 Dr. Barbour's home was the sec ond in this vicinity 10 be robbed within A hours. Early yesterday jewelry valued at sS37O and S5oS in cash were stolen from the home or MT. and Mrs. Charles Mercurio in Cranston while the couple were visit ing friends.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-09
TURKISH WOMAN
 HOSPITAL PATRON
Visits Site Of Institution Her
 Husband Gave Town

Istanbul. Turkey, May g P)-Mrs. Morris Chinassi, widow of the New York tobacco magnate. left 1stanbul for Manissa today to look over the site of the s1,0OO,Ooo hospital which her late husband bequeathed to the town of his birth. ancient Magnesia near smyrna.
 Mrs. Chinassi arrived in Istanbul from Angora where she talked over the hospital plans with the Turkish minister of hygiene and Foreign Minister Tewik Rushdi Bey.
 Mir. Chinassi emigrated from Manissa to New York thirty-seven years ago becoming a wealthy cigar. cite manufacturer. The town of Manissa, formerly Magnesia, has about 5000 inhabitants and vas the first town in Turkey to produce an American millionaire.
 The new million dollar hospital will have only one competitor. That is the ancient tomb of the one time prince of Magnesia, Isaac Tchelebi, beneath the columns of which some ailing Magnesians believe they need make only three turns to be cured,
New Britain herald., 1930-05-09
COTTON PIONEER
 DIES IN HOSPITAL
William H. Baldwin Was Lead
 ing Character in Field

New York, May UP)-William H, Baldwin, one of the most color full characters in the cotton indus try and a pioneer among those who had a vision of the great develop ment that has taken place in the South during the past quarter cen tury, died yesterday in Doctors hos pital here.
 Baldwin had been ill but a few weeks and death came unexpected ly, after a reassuring improvement in his condition the day before. He was seventy years old and senior partner of Woodward, Baldwin and company.
 Woodward, Baldwin and company were closely associated with the growth Of the cotton textile indus try in the South and were the first selling agents for those mills in the 10s and sos. In this contact, Bald win made many contributions to the growth and development of the southern textile industry and was classed as a leader in his field.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-09
JOCKEY DIES OF INJURY

Baltimore. Md, May 9 UP)-Al- fred Williams Of Westchester. Pa, steeplechase jockey, who was injur- ed yesterday in a fall at Pimlico, died today at South Baltimore Gen. eral hospital
 Riding Royal Town, he vas thrown at the first water jump in the Glenmore steeplechase, and be- fore he could roll clear, Lizard, rid den by P. Watkins, landed on him.
 Williams skull was fractured and his chest crushed. Watkins was only slightly hurt and was released from the hospital.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-09
PLAINVALE NEWS
Continued from Page 9

pupils to cooperate in the matter and to report 10 Miss Viola Petit il they know Of any ashes or grading available, Tennis is fast becoming popular sport at the high school. It is hoped to have the court ready by next fall,
 Girl Scout News
 Commander Frank LeVaSseur of Brock Barnes Post. American Le- zion, has invited the Girl Scouts 10 report at the aviation field tomor- row at II a, m. and 330 D. m. in uniform when National Commander Q. l.. Bodenhamer arrives and leaves.
 Priscilla Macleod and Christine Durant have been elected by the Girl Scouts to represent the Plau. vile Girl Scouts at the Girl Scout review to be held on May Y in Boston
 Commander Here Tomorrow
 Everything is in readiness for the reception of 0. L. Bodenhamer, national commander Of the Aner-
New Britain herald., 1930-05-09

can Legion, when he arrives at the flying field of Governor John H. Trumbull on East street tomorrow weather forecaster promising a good day, Plainville is ready for the not able event. Great preparations have been made for the commanders re- ception in New Britain and Hartford and many local people are expected 10 visit the Hardware City to attend the ceremonies.
 All Boy Scouts and Legionnaires Of PlainVille are requested to meet at Legion hall in uniform at 10:45 a m. sharp, so that they may ar rive at the aviation field in time for the commanders landing. The r.. ception committee of Plainville will consist Of First Selectman James Simpson, President William B. Vim. cent Of the Plainville Chamber Of Commerce. and the Brock Barnes post executive committee headed by Commander Frank LeNasseur. There will also be a committee of three headed by State Legion Con- mander Alexander representing tn state organization. as well as q committee from Eddy-Glover post of New Britain headed by Past State Commander Harry C. Jackson ani Past Commander Nathan C. Avery.
 All citizens of Plainville are invit- cd by the Legion to turn out at thu field at 1 1 o'clock and welcome the Legion head. No formal exercises have been planned at the local field as the commander will proceed d. rectly 10 New Britain upon landing. State motorcycle police will head the procession to New Britain. Al 3:3O o'clock the commander will re- turn 10 Plainville and will fly to Hartford accompanied by Governor John H. Trumbull.
 PlainyilIe Briefs
 There will be a special meeting of the Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church in the church par lcrs this evening at 7:3O o'clock, All members are requested to be present if possible.
 Miss Frances Schwab of Cook street is resting comfortably at the New Britain General hospital after having undergone an operation at that institution Tuesday.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-09

fill the unexpired term of Attorney E. Clayton Goodwin he became chairman of the school aecommoda- tions committee and when Judge Bernard F. Gaffney retired he as- cended to the chairmanship of the board.
 Prior to his school board mem- bership he was a member of the board of finance and taxation and the police board. He is assistant secretary at the Stanley Works.
 MT. Burr beacme secretary when Edward x. Pratt retired. He IS
New Britain herald., 1930-05-09
King and Burr to Be Reelected To Offices By School Committee

Chairman. P. F. King and Secre- tary Henry T. Burr of the school committee will be reelected at the annual meeting of the school board this afternoon, it was said today by members of the board. This honor has come to these men for several years and they have never been op- posed for their positions.
 MT. King has been a member of the board since 1922 when he was elected by the common council to
New Britain herald., 1930-05-09
ASKS TO BUY STOCK

Washington, May 9 C. - The Maine Central railroad asked per mission Of the interstate commerce commission today to purchase for S350,000, the $500 shares of the Up per Coos Bay railroad, a corporation which 1t now controls.
 The Upper Coos Bay company has a bond issue falling due shortly, which the Maine Central is under a guarantee to meet and the applica- ton said that the stock purchase would facilitate a renewal of the loan.
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New Britain herald., 1930-05-09

especially qualified for school board service because Of long and sue cuessful career as a teacher. He was a science instructor at the New Britain Normal school from 1900 to 1904 and principal of WillimantiC High school for If years following his resignation from the New Brit ain Normal school. He went on the school committee in 1923.
 He is secretary of Landers, trary 6 Clark.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-09
WHEAT PRICES RISE

Chicago. May 9 LP)-Unexpected strength shown by Liverpool quota tions led to early upturns today of wheat values here. In some quar- ters the Liverpool advance was as- cribed to uffavorable crop news from Italy anad France, as we'll as to evening up to prepare for pos sible surprise in the United States government crop report. Opening l-4 to Is higher, Chicago wheat afterward reacted somewhat from initial top figures.
 Corn, oats and provisions were relatively easy, with corn starting Is to 5-8 up, but later sagglng to below yesterdays finish.
 Chinese immigration into the Philippines decreased about 10 per cent in 1929, the bureau of customs reported.