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New Britain herald., 1930-10-16
Frank Rose Offers Self
 in Poor Debtors Court

Hartford, Oct 16 (P-The trage. dies of the Christmas season of 1920 in the early days of prohibition, when 13 persons died from effects of wood alcohol in liquors they used, came to mind yesterday when Frank Rose offered himself in poor debtors court to take the oath of poverty.
 Rose was one of four men con- vlcted and sent to prison for dealing in bad liquors. In extenuation of his own crime it was declared he did not know the liquor was adulterated.
 After his release from prison the widow of victim of the wood alco- hol sued Rose and obtained d iudg- ment of s4,5O0. Rose apparently went into the furniture business but in. court yesterday he claimed he was an employe only, although the concern bore his name. He pleaded inability to pay anything on the judgment.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-16
MAYOR GETS BANKERS GIFT

The Commercial club, an organi- zation composed of officers and en- has forwarded check for S21.51 for the week ending October and one for S22.55 for the week ending October IS, to Mayor Quigley for de- posit in the Christmas relief fund account which totals approximately s1,SO0.
 The club voted recently to pay one per cent of the salaries of the members for three months or a longer period if necessary, and it is estimated that by December 1 ap- proximately $2S0 will have been paid in.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-16
T0CzKO 10 YEARS
 IN CITY'S EMPLOY
Assistant Fire Dept. Electrician
 Praised by Supt. Cooley

Leon J. Toczko of S5 Stewart street observed the 10th anniversary of his appointment as assistant to Superintendent George Cooley in the electrical branch Of the fire depart ment yesterday by putting in a full days work.
 MT. Toczko was appointed by unanimous vote of the board of
New Britain herald., 1930-10-16
CORBIN COMMANDERY REVJE,xy

The regular review of George w. Corbln Commandery, No. 53, P, o, $ of A., will be held tomorrow night at Red Mems hall, PIT Main street.
 On Saturday about 25 members of the order will leave the hall about 1 o'clock to accompany the state officers on a fraternal visit to Camp No. l. at Keene, N. H. The trip will be made by auto, returning Sunday by way of Brauleboro to Greenfield and over the Mohawk trail. The present state officers are: President, C. l.. Wilcox; vice presi- dent. F. H. Carroll: treasurer, A. H. Johnson, all of New Britain; secre- tary, J. A. Wright, Meriden; and Claude Link of Waterbury.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-16
ZEEMER GETS SCHOLARSHIP

New Haven, Oct. 16.-UP)- Harold Ray Zeemer of Columbia, Pa, is one of g Yale freshmen who have been awarded prize scholar ships, annually given to Students of unusual promise" Zeemer re- ceived the Mahlon Long Memorial scholarship. He graduated from Hotchkiss school, Lakevlle, Conn.,, where he was editor-in- chief of inc yearbook. honor student, president of the senior class, leader of the band and member of the baseball and football teams.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-16
TECH HAS HE MAN"

Pittsburgh, Oct. 1s. = Carnegie Tech intends to send a real "he man" fullback against Notre Dame Saturday. John Karcis. who had been down to mere 2o4 pounds, has been putting on weight and now is back to his regular poundage, somewhere above 210.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-16
HALL REPORTS BALANCE

Hartford, Oct. 16.-P)-The bal ance in the general fund as of Sep tember 30. 1880, was $9,S5S,375.76, as compared with s7,319,071.1s in 1929, an increase of $2,539,304.5S, according to the monthly report of Commissioner of Finance Edward F. Hall. This balance however. does not include S2,000,00O loaned to the highway fund in September, 1880. and the 1929 balance did not include s1,500,000 loaned to the highway department in September, 1929 and repaid in December.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-16

three weeks ago. Police authorities said the search would be conducted carefully and thoroughly and ex- pressed confidence Crater would be found if he is in Cuba. Detailed descriptions of the missing jurist and pictures have been sent to all police barracks.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-16
test flight yesterday at the Lido airdrome.

Avellino, Oct. 16 (UP)-Five hundred twenty-one houses con- sidered earthquake proof have been practically completed in various communes of the Irpinia district, part of the zone stricken in the re- cent disastrous quake. They will ac- commodate 2,132 families, and will be inaugurated officially Oct. 2S in connection with the anniversary of the march on Rome. The cost of construction, 30,000,000 lire, is borne entirely by the government.
 Perugia, Oct. 16 (UP)-Gregorio Camponetti, 40. was killed when he was caught in the collapse of a gall lcry in Ignite mine at Fontivec- chic. Adriano Lucchetti, 33, was gravely injured.
 Allesandria, Oct. 16 (UP)-A me- morial to the Italian war dead was unveiled yesterday in the comune of Cascal Cermelli.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-16
JUDGE DENIES MOTION

Bridgeport. Oct. 16.-tP,-A mo- ton to set aside the $9,5OO verdict awarded Susan Elmira McGuiness 49, Darien modete, in her brSach of promise action against Eugene M. Tolles of Norwalk, 72, has been de- nied by Judge Alfred C. Baldwin.
 Miss McGuiness was awarded 3D. 800 by a Jury in a case in which she asked for $50,0O0.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-16
SYRACUSE PUNTS

Syracuse, N. Y, Oct. 16 - So far, Vic Hansen has found one weakness in his powerful Syracuse team. The bunting was not all he desired in the Oranges 27-0 victory over Rut- gers, so he spent an afternoon yes- terday trying to improve 1t.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-16
WORK IN RAIN

West Point, N. Y. Oct. 16 (UP)- The Army squad took the final home workout in the rain yesterday. Bow man and Humber, regulars who have been on the injured list, were back in uniform and may get into the game with Harvard Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-16
Cuban Police Requested
 To Search for Crater

Havana, Cuba, Oct. Is (UP)-A second request from New York po- lice to continue in Cuba a search for Judge Joseph F. Crater. missing New York jurist, was received here today by police officials.
 The first request was received
New Britain herald., 1930-10-16
Italian Specials

Trieste, Oct 16 (UP) - A sue cessful revival of the opera "Vas- sallo" by Antonio Smareglia was held in the Rossini theater Tuesday night. The opera had its premier in Vienna in 1889 and later scored successes in America.
 Venice, Oct 16 (UP) - Gaetano Ferrari, 32, an airplane testing commissioner, was killed, and four persons were injured when civil ailplane crashed while starting a
New Britain herald., 1930-10-16
LEAVE FOR PHILADELPHIA

Boston, Oct. 16 (UP)-Coach Joe McKenney and a squad of 37 play CTS left here last night for Phila- delphia where Boston college meets Villanova Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-16

The average speed of passenger trains in the United States is about 35 miles an hour.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-30
AT THE STRAND

Tn the days of "MQby Dick so dramatically reproduced in Warner Brothers and Vtaphone picture of that name in which John Barry more is starred, and which is now playing at the Strand theater, New Bedford, Mass, was the whaling capital of the world. Some 12,000,- 900 gallons of whale oil were pro- duced annually at that time, most of it used for fuel in lamps and stoves. Today, the annual output of whale oil the world over, is approx imately 70,000,000 gallons, but only a tiny fraction of that is used for light and heat. Whale oil is valuable as a base for cosmetics, soap and butter substitutes, and while much of the danger and romance has gone from the whaling profession, it is still one of the most profitable of all sea trades.
 Joan Bennett and Lloyd Hughes play leads opposite MT. Barrymore. Lloyd Bacon directed. Critics con- sder Mr. Barrymore's characteriza- ton of the mad sea captain who pursues the white whale on ven- geance bent, the greatest of his spec tacular career.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-30
EMBASSY THEATER

Perhaps it's a truism to say that good drama is always good. but the fact remains that worth while offer ings of the stage will cfind an even greater field in talking pictures.
 A case in point is that of "Com- mon Clay" Gloves Kinkeads Har- yard prize play in which Jane Cowl rode to fame before the footlights. Under the skilful directorial guid- ance of Victor Fleming, Constance Bennett seems about to reach inter- national eminence in thoscreen ver- sion of this drama, judging from the reception accorded the film at the Embassy theater yesterday
 Miss Bennett's work is, of course, the outstanding feature of the pro- duction. Her portrayal of the plea sure-loving girl whom fate seems bent on destroying, afld who event sure of happiness after heart breaking struggle, is unquestionably one of the finest things the speak ing screen has yet given us. For the first time since her advent in pie lures this noted actress has full op- portunity to develop her unusual abilities and she takes commendable advantage of it.
 Gerald Sullivan at the organ is featuring, Little White Lies.'
New Britain herald., 1930-09-30
Street Illumination
 Investigation Made

West Main street, between Gen. tral park and Washington street, is
 practically perfect as regards illumi- nation, it was said last night at a conference between the board of public works and representatives of
 the Connecticut Light X Power Co. The street lighting system about the city was inspected and improve
 ments discussed, and it was decided
 to make a trial of new globe and bulb in one of the cluster ligh-l at l Central park in the near futuae. It is also planned to install lights on
 city street in a manner intended l to demonstrate the ideal lighting system. The Connecticut Light X Power Go. was represented by B. H. Me
 Elhone, local manager; Edwin A. Stgberg, district engineer, and A. | w. Crampton.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-30
SONS OF ITALY PLAN TO
 HONOR GREAT EXPLORER
United Italy Lodge to Celebrate Oc-
 -tober 12th-1S Organizations @wpa ~s=z to Take Part

Plans are being made by United Italy lodge. Order of Sons of Italy, for a commemorative program to be carried out on October 12 from noon to night in memory of Christopher Columbus. The celebration will be conducted on a larger scale than in former years and is expected to bring together members of IS local Italian organizations.
 According to the general plans now completed, the program will start at noon Sunday when a ban quet will be served and an enter tainment which will last until 2:S0 D. m. will be put on. There will be a commemoration program in the Odd Fellows hall from to D. m. at which 500 or more are expected. There will be several outstanding English and Italian speaking ora tors. Mayor Quigley and other city officials will be invited to this event which will include music and enter tainment.
 At 5 o'clock a reception will start in Odd Fellows hall which will last for several hours. The plans are in the hands of Luca DiMinno, Frank Casella, Antonio Barone and James H. Passerini.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-30
NARCISSUS TROOPS WILL
 SPEND TIME ON CRAFTS
Members To Make Bracelets-OtherS Arc Inyited-Tree Talk
 Scheduled

At the regular meeting of the Narcissus troop, Girl Scouts, which will be held at the Stanley Memorial church tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock, q large part of the meeting will be devoted to crafts work. The scouts will be allowed to make silver bracelets with stamped or hammer cd designs for a very nominal charge. The equipment will be loan ed by Miss Minna Richter, captain of the Mountain Laurel Troop, and she will assist the captain of troop 16 in directing the work.
 Any scout from other troops who the work are invited to join the scouts of Narcissus troop. Other op- portunities for further work in this line will be given later, the time and place of which have not been as yet decided upon.
 The new patrol contest begins this week. Interest is very keen and each patrol is determined to make a good record.
 Next Saturday the troop will have an all-day hike, leaving the church at 10 a. m. and returning at D. m. The destination of the mixers will be announced only to the patrol lead CTS, who will lay s trail for the other scouts to follow.
 On Thursday, October 9 at 7:5O p. m, A. H. Shredder, state forestry engineer, will give an illustrated lecture at the Center church chapel on trees in Connecticut This ad- dress is sponsored by troop Is and troop of the Center church. All girl scouts of the city are being in- vited to attend. Scouts who are working for the tree finder merit badge will be especially interested.
 There will be q short business meeting preceding the meeting to- morrow night.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-30
City Items

Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Carlson of 6l Trinity street have returned to their home after spending the week end~in Lancaster, Pa, as the guests of Mir. and Mrs. w. J. Shiffer.
 A birthday party was rendered to Peter Coppola Saturday night by his sister, Madeline, at their home on Clinton street. The house was dec orated with rainbow colored stream CTS and trimmed with balloons.
 Miss Marion Shields Of Garden City spent the weekend with Miss Irene Pieffer of 74 Warren street Miss Shields and Miss Pieffer have returned to Howard Seminary to re- sume their studies.
 Mike Sokoiowski was arrested this afternoon for assaulting his wife at their home, 10 Gold street. He was arrested by Sergeant Michael Flynn.
 Work has been started by the public works department on the ma- cadamizing of Sexton street from Lasalle street to the top of the hill
 A permit was issued today to r.. D. Petro to build a two- family house at 96 Belmont street, at an estimat- ed cost of S600O.
 The New Britain delegates to the congressional convention at the Hotel Garde, Hartford, Thursday forenoon at II o'clock. will meet at democratic headquarters at 7:39 o'clock Wednesday evening.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-30
MEXICAN PRESIDENT ILL,
 CANCELS NORTHERN TRIP
Ortiz Rubio Suffers "Slight Indispo. sition," Bulletin Says-CaIIes to
 Represent Him At Ceremonies

Mexico City, Sept. 30 LP) - Pres ident Ortiz Rubio, scheduled to leave today on trip to northern Mexico, abandoned his journey at the last minute.
 A presidential quarters statement said he was suffering from a slight indisposition" and desired to attend to urgent business in Mexico City, including some details in prepara- tion of the next years budget.
 The statement added that the president had delegated General Gales to represent him at ceremon- ies of inauguration of roads and ir- rigation works in northern Mexico which had been one of the purposes of the projected trip. General Gales at present is at his ranch, Fl Mante, in the state of Tamaulipas, near Tampico.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-30
SHiNS UNDERGOING
 ANNUAL INSPECTION
Barber Poles Also Get Building : Inspectors Attention

Accompanied by Sergeant NJ. J.. Flynn of the detective bureau. Build ing Inspector A. N. Rutherford in spected barber poles and overhead signs on Church, Main, East Main, Lafayette and Myrtle streets this forenoon and continued the work on other streets this afternoon. During October, the annual inspection of all signs about the city will be made.
 some barber poles and signs were found to be less than the required distance from the sidewalks and were ordered raised under penalty Of prosecution. In front of one Church street barber shop the base of pole was found to protrude over the sidewalk far enough to be dangerous to pedestrians and the condition was ordered remedied at once. A woman tripped over the base of the pole last night and wrenched her knee. according to a complaint received by Inspector Rutherford.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-30
SUNSHINE SOCIETY
 HOLDS CONVENTION
Berlin Woman Expected to Be Renamed State President

Waterbury, Sept. 30 CP - More than 150 delegates attended the 30th annual convention of the Connecticut division of the International Sun shine society here today. Mrs. John Alden, founder of the internationa! society, is the guest of honor and addressed the meeting on Sunshine in Connecticut
 Late this afternoon election of off cers was held. The same executives who have served for the past three years will continue in the same ca pacity with minor changes.
 The officers who served three year terms were: State president, Mrs. Francis W. Pinches; first vice presi- dent, Mrs. Edgar G. Daniels; second vice president, Mrs. Annie E. Miller; third vice president, Mrs. Louise Stevens; secretary, Mrs. Elizabeth Proctor: corresponding secretary, Mrs. Henrietta l.. Pinches; treasurer, Mrs. Fred P. Holt; and state orga- nizer, Mrs. P. "A. Papenworth.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-30
Build Large ManhoIe
 To Receive City Snow

An arrangement for disposing of a great quantity of snow is being provided in the construction of a manhole between the old and new culverts on the Piper Brook job on Vibberts street, east of Stanley street. City Engineer P. A. Merriam announced today.
 Practically all the snow in the northeastern section of the city can be dumped into the manhole and carried off in the storm water sew CT, MT. Merriam said. It will go a long ways towards eXpediting the remov- al of snow from the city streets and will obviate the necessity of long hauis to dumping grounds.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-30
GRAND THEATER, HARTFORD

F'unnier than ever and winning the lions share of the generous ap- plause meted out to his show, Slid ing Billy Watson. Mutual Bur- lesque's ace comedian, opened a weeks engagement at the Grand theater in Hartford yesterday. His show "The Flying Dutchman" is a rare, treat indeed, with never ceas-
 ing action, catchy tunes and a host of feminine stars FlosZiegfeld might we'll envy. George Monfred, the tenor, Billy Zinell character man, Laure Laurice a winsome little bit of femininity struts to perfection and several special vaudeville acts are all part of the entertaining whole that goes to make up ."The Flying Dutchman," Performances at the Grand are at .2?o and ..S:20 daily.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-30
MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT

The police were notified today by the commissioner of motor vehicles of the suspension of the following drivers licenses: Tony Crane, 36 Connerton street: William c. Wearns, 123 Market street; Roy kilborn, 2S Collins street; Joseph A. Karwoski, 1G Belden Street; Anthony Stankelis, II Connerton street; George Doli- nish, 121 Beaver street, and Louis A. Cassella, 70 Oak street.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-30
B0NNY PRINCE GETS
 MEASURED FOR KILTS
Inverness Tarton Will Be Used in Making Garment for Wee
 LaSSie.

Balmoral, Scotland, Sept. 30 P- King Georges little granddaughter. Princess Elizabeth. has just been measured for her first kilt. It is 10 be made of the Inverness tartan.
 The tartan, though little known, is not new; it was designed by an old lady who lived at Interness in Queen Victoria's time.
 It owes it's name to the fact that the Duke of York, who has adopted it, is earl of Inverness.
 News that Princess Elizabeth is to be allowed to wear a kilt coincides with revival of it's popularity in Scotland.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-30
New Hunting Area Will
 Be Opened on Oct. 21

New London, Sept. 30 R1The opening of a large area of woodland extending from Perrys ice pond in this city through Montville, over Chapel Hill. north to Salem and east to East Lyme, for. public hunting has been accomplished by five or ganizations, the New London Coon club, the Norwich Fish & Game Association, the Izaak Walton League, the Valley club and the Connecticut Hunters Protective As sociation, working one with the other and all assisting the state board of fisheries and game. The area will be from s6,Ooo to 10000 acres to which owners have given releases of private hunting and fish ing rights. throwing the domain open to licensed sportsmen. The hunting area may be ready for gun ners about October 21, if conditions permit hunting.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-30
Movie Aces Airplane
 Held Up by Darkness

Albany, N. Y, Sept. 90 (UP)- George O'Brien, motion picture actor. prepared to resume his ss-country flight today to Bos- ton. to attend the National Guard convention there, in company with Lieutenant James B. Car roll. U. s. A. O'Brien, captain in the California National Guard. will represent Brigadier General R. E. Mittelstaedt, adjutant gen eral of California. He and Car roll were forced down at the AL bany airport last night by dark ness.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-30
OFFICER SHOOTS SKUNK

Officer David Doty was detailed to SS9 West Maln street this morning to shoot a "cat' that had become obnoxious to the persons living in that vicinity. When he arrived on the scene he lost no time in de- spatching the animal as it proved to be a skunk.
 The officer found it seated peace fully atop a chicken coop at the address given.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-30
ROSENBERG BADLY HIRT

New Haven, Sept. 30 Pi-Abe Rosenberg. 3S. was critically injured early today when an automobile in the rear of a parked truck. At New Haven hospital it was said Rosen- berg suffered a possible fractured skull. Annie Holloran, 25. another passenger in the automobile, and Donald Petrelli driver of the car, escaped with slight cuts and bruises. He was placed under arrest.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-30
DANCE ON WEDNESDAY

The first big dance of the season will take place at the Tabs hall Wednesday, October l.
 Music for dancing is provided by McEnelly's Singing Orchestra ot thirteen musicians This orchestra has been appearing before the pub lie for 21 years and has played for more than 6,000,00O dancers. It is widely known throughout the east and has attained national reputa : tion by it's radio programs broadcast direct from the Butterfly Ballroom, Springfield Mass, through Station WBZ of the Westinghouse Company, and it's B. F. Keith vaudeville en- agreements.
 This will probably be the only appearance here this season. USE HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
New Britain herald., 1930-09-30
OLD. HOUSE COMING DOWN

A permit has been granted by the building department 10 Louis Manditto to rage the J. l.. Doyle estate house at 9 Washington street It is one of the oldest houses on Washington street and for years was the residence of the late J. L.. Doyle.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-30

find it burned to the ground. The following day, as. he. sought to straighten up the ruins. hail beat down his crops and ruined them. The hailstones were as large as hens eggs.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-30
REAL TOUGH LUCK

Kenora, Ont.-Jim Wyder, farmer in the East Melick area, sure has hard luck. Two days ago while out in the fields. he was warned that his home was burning. He returned to
New Britain herald., 1930-09-30

A hotel is being constructed on ;he rirl of the crater of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii, and will be heated by the steam of the vol cano.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-30

Mrs. Francis Pinches~is a resi- dent of Berlin. Mrs. Henrietta l.. Pinches, who also lived in that town, is deceased.