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New Britain herald., 1930-12-16
Agents Keep Secrecy

New York, Dec. Is P>-A group of customs officers from Boston ana New York boarded the liner Alesia when it touched at Providence last week on it's incoming voyage from Mediterranean ports, ostensibly to hunt for narcotics, but they gave no indication when the vessel dockeI in Brooklyn that their search had met success.
 The captain of the vessel asserted that the information that narcotics were aboard came from dis gruntled seaman.
 The Alesia, explained by Edmond MacQuin, reached port here Decen- Der 5 and sailed again from New York December 9 and from Provi- dence December Il for Near East ports.
 Notified By bowman
 New York customs officials, con- firming news of the Alesia seizure today, said they had been notified by Seymour bowman. assistant sec- retary of the treasury. 10 withhold announcement here pending acton in Washington. It was assumed the treasury officials had hoped to make
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lmpersOnates Officer.
 Threatens Love Makers

New York, Dec. 16 UP)-With the arrest of man charged with impersonating d policeman to extort money from betting parties" in lonely sections of Queens, police an- nounced today he was being ques- tiOn in connection with the manical "3-N" killing last summer.
 The prisoner is John J. Murphy S5 Of Brooklyn. He was captured in ticket near the North Beach air. port last night.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-16
Examiners Now Going Over Records to De- termine Condition of Institution Future Cannot Be Forecast Before Examination
County Detective Hickey Said to Be Investigating Report Run Was Caused by RumOrs - Loomis Confident of Reopening in Short Time, He Says.

The future of the Commercial
 Trust Co.,, which is under suspen-
 sion on orders of State Banking Commissioner Lester E. Shippee. will
 not be known until the latter part of
 the week, the commissioner said to-
 day, because it will be impossible to
 complete the analysis which is be-
 ing made by examiners from his of-
 ice, any sooner. Every detail Of the
 banks affairs must be gone into
 thoroughly in order 10 determine ac-
 curately the condition Of the jnsti-
 tuition and whether there will be a
 reorganization or q complete liqui-
 dation and closing out of the busi-
 ness cannot be foreseen at this
 time, he said
 Few Call on Other Banks That many depositors in the say
 lngs department of the bank are
 content to await developments rath-
 CT than borrow up to 50 per cent
 of the amount of their accounts
 from the six other banks which an-
 nounced yesterday that a plan is
 being worked out to this effect, was apparent today when a surprisingly small number of requests for loans was received Up to noon, one bank ! in the group reported one call for a loan on the savings department , and one from the holder Of a com merclal account As the offer applied only 10 those having money in the
 savings department, the depositor in the commercial account was not &C., commodated.
 In another bank one call was re- ported and arrangements were made
 to loan the money. Other banks in the group reported similar conditions. The banks which handle commer- cial accounts are receiving new &C., counts in large numbers. as might be expected, because business houses and indivlduales were obliged to : change banks due to the suspension of the Commercial Trust Co.
 Expect to Reopen Soon President John (. Loomis said to day that there was no change in the situation and he was confident that | bank would be able to reopen in a short time. Payments on loans are being received and the work necessi- tated by the state banking commis- sioner's analysis is keeping the en- tire force of the bank busy. Treas urer NJ Bassford and other officials did not leave the hank until 4.20 this morning and were back at work Continued on Page Two)
New Britain herald., 1930-12-16
CASALE TRIAL OPENS
 IN COURT WEDNESDAY
Lawyer to Face Accusa- tion of Embedding
 Clients S3,000

Attorney $, Gerard Casale of this city will go on trial in superior court at Hartford tomorrow fore noon on the charge of embezzle- meut o5 $S,p00 from Salvatore Bia- forte Of South High street, this city. He was arrested last Tuesday on a bench warrant issued by Judge Allyn l.. Brown on request of State s Attorney Hugh Nj. Alcorn, and was released in bonds of $1,0o0.
 Arraigned before Judge Brown the following day, Attorney Casale entered a plea of not guilty and elected trial by the court rather than the jury. Attorney Josiah II. Peck represented him.
 According 10 Biaforte's complaint to the states attorney he drew his lire's savings Of $3,30U from a bank last February and turned over S3,- UG0 to Attorney CasaIc 50 as to avoid an attachment which was anticipat- ed as a result of an automobile ac- cident in which he was involved, Since then, he claimed, he has not been able 10 get the money from the attorney. Attorney Cssale, in a brief statement to the court immediately upon hearing the request for the bench warrant, said the S3.000 was loaned him by Biaforte, and the next day he told the court that regard less of the outcome of the trial, Biaforte would receive the money and need not worry about it.
 . George Paris of this city was serv- ed with a subpoena today in the case, as was Edward Scalse, said 10 he an attache Of the attorneys of- fee. Mr. Paris said this afternoon that he went to the states attorneys office at once and talked with MT. Alcorn. who told him he need not respond tomorrow when the case is scheduled for trial.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-16

stiuous natives.
 Members of the expedition were powerless to stop them. There were more than 20 sayages in the band All were armed with rifles and knives, and looked as though they would not hesitate to use them. A number of them, it was believed, be- longed to the same band that met the party last Thursday when it was travelling on burros to the eXcava- tion site.
 Exchange Greetings
 At that time they allowed it to pass, exchanging a few words in their native tongue with Prof. Man uel San Domingo, historical and
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New Britain herald., 1930-12-16
Shoots Husband of Brothers Widow
 In Belief Death Was Suspicious

Harrisburg. Pa, Dec. 16 Pt-Ar- mad T. Hamawei. 50. was under ar rest today for shooting Isaac A. Farrah, 50, husband of the widow of Hamawei's brother.
 The shooting occurred in res- taurant. where Farrah, a hotel pro- prietor, was dining with his wife. He was seriously wounded but will recover, doctors said.
 Hamawci told police that his brother was arvised by his wife three years ago to make a trip to Cuba for his health and died while in Havana. The prisoner said his brothers health was good when he
New Britain herald., 1930-12-16

left for Cuba.
 He said the widow was beneficiary of her husbands s52,0OO life insur- ance and inherited his estate. He said she married Farrah about three months after Hanawei's death.
 Mrs. Farrah told police she was not married until nearly two years after her first husband died and said that his estate was settled by trust company. She said bequests 10 other relatives were provided.
 Police said they were informed that Farrah owns the Trent hotel in Atlantic City, N. J., and is part owner of a hotel here.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-16
MOTHER OF FATHER KEANE
 EXPIRES IN NEW HAVEN
Mrs. John keanc Passes Away at St. Raphacls Hospital. New
 Haven, at Age of =.

Mrs. John keane, mother of Rev. John J. keane of St. Joseph s church. died at St. Raphael's hos pital, New Haven, last night at $50 o'clock.
 Mrs. keane was 77 years Of age. She is survived by her husband, a daughter, Miss Marian keane, and two sons, Philip Keane of New Haven and Rev. John J. keane.
 The funeral will be held from her home on Atwater street and from St. Francis church, New Haven, Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in New Haven.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-16
SIX BANDITS GET
 S55,000 AT BANK
Manager, 75, Pleads for Presi-
 dent, Aged 30, in Robbery
LARGE BILLS IN LOOT
12 Employees and Few Customers In Pittsburgh Institution Held At Gun Point While Intruders Loot Vault.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Dec. Is UP)- Six bandits held up l2 employes of the Manchester Savings & Trust Co today, forced an officer of the bank to open the vault and escaped with an estimated s55,000 in cash. They needed the plea of a 75-year-old Of tcer of the bank not to harm the president. who is so.
 The robbers entered the bank It 9:30 a. m. The few customers and the employes were commanded 10 raise their hands. Ten employees and the customers compiled.
 Pleads For President
 Adam Hoffman, 75, manager Of the banks real estate department, attempted to reach d telephone up- stairs. He was dragged back down the stairway by one of the bandits.
 Don't kill an old man." Hoffman pleaded.
 T won't kill you" the bandit an swered, keeping his gun presse l close to Hoffman body.
 T don't mean myself Hoffman said. T mean that old man there" He pointed to President C. C. Ger wig, 80.
 The leader of the gang walked into an inner banking room. Hear ing a noise in the rear of the bank he investigated. He found Gerwig attempting to force a rear window. He forced the aged bank official 10 return to the banking room.
 Four bandits kept the employees covered while two others went into the inner banking room, behind the teller's cages.
 Ask For Cashier
 The robbers asked for the cashier. When told he was rot in the bank. the assistant cashier. Dravo GrunI- ken, was forced to open the vault.
 Two bandits stepped forward IS the vault door swung open and pick cd up two packages, which bank of ficials said contained bills of large denominations A quantity of loose currency in the vault was taken, but money in the teller's cage was left.
 The bandits left the bank leisurely and drove away in an automobile. Police reported the car had been stolen yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-16
LIVE TR,,1. WIRE ENTANGLES 7AX|CAB Strand Falls in Street and
 SparkIes When Run Over PASSENGER RUNS AWAY
Chauffeur is Trapped Until Released By Policeman - Hotel Owner Found Unconscious Near Spot Earlier Cannot Explain Injuries.

While Yellow Cab was rolling along West Main street, near Rus sell street, at 3;30 this morning, it ran over a trolley wire which had been snapped by the cold and lay in the street. One end of the wire came in contact with the metal part of the cab and fireworks resulted. The ma- chine was driven by Fred Meyers and its lone passenger with Michael Sullivan, an independent taxi cab operator. Sullivan sprang out and ran as fast as he was able in the direction of his home. SS2 West Main street.
 Both occupants of the taxi were badly scared. At the top Of the hill and just opposite Grove Hill Sulli- van met Policeman William Gra- beck, who was running towards the scene after putting in his last service ring at the corner of Lincoln and West Main streets.
 Street Wires sway
 Grabeck was attracted by the dis play of sparks. He was standing at the police signal box preparatory to putting in his 3:30 ring. He mo- ticed a singing sound which seemed to be coming from the trolley wires overhead. This singing was follow ed by a loud report and frequent arcs of electricity flashing across the sky. Looking up the policeman said he saw the trolley wires all along West Main street swaying at a ter rife rate. It seemed to him that the poles which held the wires were also swaying. His first thought was that an explosion had occurred or an earthquake had visited the section.
 Leaving the police box he started on a run easterly, When he reached the intersection Of West Main street and Grove Hill he accosted Sullivan. He stopped him and asked him what the trouble was and learned that d taxi cab was entangled in the troll ley wire just a short distance east.
 Driver Held Prisoner
 Warning Sullivan to notify the po- lice and the Connecticut Co. Gra- beck ran to the scene of the trou- ble. When he arrived he found Nev- CTS ensnared in the drivers seat. At this juncture Edward Hergstrom, trouble man employed by the Con- nectiCut Light and Power Co, hap pened on the scene and with his aid the wire was pulled clear of the cab and the driver able to alight. Meyers was badly scared, the police
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New Britain herald., 1930-12-16
Yaqui Indians Compel Scientists
 To Leave Relics of Giants Race
 Behind Them In Southern Sonora
Smash Skeletons Which Group Headed by Arizona Pro- lessor Has Unearthed From Ancient Burial Ground-Research Workers Will
 Return Next Year.

Hcrmosiilo, Sonora, Mex, Dec. 16
 UP)-A scientific expedition which vas driven by a band of Yaqui h. dians from it's search for remains of a prehistoric race of giants in south ern Sonora reached here early today cn route to the United States.
 Thankful they had escaped with their lives, the scientists said they will organize another search with more adequate protection.
 They brought only 8 few relics when they beat nasty retreat late yesterday from the excavations, 20 miles north bf Soyopa. The skele- tons they had unearthed-remains of three adults more than eight feet tall and five children all over six feet-were destroyed by the super-
New Britain herald., 1930-12-16
Travellers Say Trouble Likely in Sara6ossa, Spain, From
 Communist Quarter
SEVERAL TOWNS FACING
 POSSIBLE FAMINE THREAT
Franco Interned in Portugal as Many Sections of Native Land Witness Turmoil-National Insist Quiet Pre-, aiIs Despite Martial Law, Strikes, and Other Outbreaks-- Rumors That King May Flee.
Rumors That King May Flee.

Hendayc, France, Dec. 16 LP-I;c- ports received here today through republican sources said that Val encia was in the hands of the rebels and that three loyal generals had been executed.
 Travellers passing through from Madrid on the way to France said more trouble was expected in the vicinity of Saragossa where com- munists appeared to have taken ad- vantage aof the revolutionary move nCnt.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-16
BOSTON SOURCE OF
 SYNTHETIC GINGER
Supt. Of Agriculture Blames Dis
 tributi0n on Individuals
HEALTH FOODS PLAYED
Officials Also Ask Enlarged Flying squad to Check Up Grain Specu- ulations Air Mail Direction service Put Before Congress.

Washington, Dec. 16 Pi-Boston, congress was informed today, was the source Of most of the synthetic ginger alcoholic drink which struck down with paralysis hundreds of drinkers in the central and southern states during the year.
 Dr. r. B. Dunbar. assistant chief Of the food and drug administra- tion, informed the house appropria- tions committee Of the drinks ori- gin, adding many of it's distributors were now awaiting prosecution. He testified on the agriculture depart ment supply bill, at hearings of which the transcripts were made public today.
 Originated In City
 Apparently most of it, if not all. originated in Boston, he said, it was sent to various points, like St. Louis and Cincinnati. and the retail distribution was through bottleg- gers"
 He described it as a product or dinarily used to give body to varnishes,"
 Dr. Dubar warned also of serious threats to health in prepared foods and drugs now being marketed, which he said his department could mot possibly keep up with by req son of inadequate personnel and funds.
 "The public is being mulcted," he said, "of enormous sums Of mon- ey and the health of many indi- viduals endangered through the sale of fraudulent preparations.
 Markets Are Flooded
 Manufacturer have taken ad- vantage of the situation (develop- ment of health foods) to put over all sorts of commodities that are held forth as having particular value from the dietary standpoint. The
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New Britain herald., 1930-12-16
STORYTELLING GIVEN
 BROAD ULT|MA!UM
New York Commission Orders
 Him to Fight Sharkey
GETS 15 DAYS TO DECIDE
Stipulation That He Would Meet 1 Boston Boxer Within Six Months
 Called to Germans Attention Time Expires.

New York, Dec. Is (UP)-Max Schmeling of Germany, credited with holding the worlds heavy weight championship, today Was di- rected by the New York state boxing commission to meet Jack Sharkey of Boston in d return bout.
 Schmeling won the title on a foul in his bout with Sharkey June r.
 Stipulation Accepted
 In recognizing Schmeling as champion the commission stipulated that the German give d return en- gagement to Sharkey. It was un- derstood that this stipulation was &C., cepted.
 The following cablegram was di- rccted to Schmelng:
 There is on file in this office a challenge directed at you by Jack Sharkey. Your six month period in which 10 defend your title expired December 12. You are directed to advise within 15 days of date your acceptance Of above challenge"
 The cablegram was signed by the New York state athletic commission.
 James A. Farley, chairman Of the commission, said his board intend- ed to force SChmeling to agree to a return bout. He said that details as to place and date would come with later developments"
 The commission also reported re- ceipt of letter from William Fran cls Carey, president Of Madison Square Garden in which Carey de- nied that his corporation had plan ned to hold d Stribling- Camera bout in Miami this winter. Carey also denied negotiating with Camera for any bout.
 Granted Seconds License
 Jack Sharkey was granted a sec ond's license. He viii be in Ernie Schaaf's corner when Schaaf meets Max Baer in heavyweight bout here Friday night.
 Jack Dempsey's license as a ref cree was renewed.
 Roberto Roberti, Italian heavy- weight, was placed on the ill and un- available list until he fulflls an en- gagement with Madison Square Garden.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-16
Initial Dividend Voted
 By City National Bank

At the mid-month meeting of the board Of directors of the City Ma tional bank yesterday. a dividend or SI was declared. It will be payable on December 31 10 stockholders Of record at the close of business on December 27 This is the initial div idcnd oi the company.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-16
Largest Seizure Ever Made
 Taken From Steamer AleSia in New York HarbOr
|NO ARRESTS MADE THUS
 FAR IN FEDERAL INQUIRY
,O9O Pounds Of Drugs Unclaimed
 When Craft Arrives, With Officers Ready to PoInce On Claimants One Box in Legitimate shipment
 Gone When Checkup Is Made - Agents Keep Secrecy About Raids.

Washington, Dec. 16 (P) - Hugc quantities of narcotics, termed at the treasury the largest seizure evc1 made in this country, have been ta ken on the steamer Alesia in Nc" l ork harbor
 Customs agents reported today it |totaled 1,O90 pounds and said the market value ran above Sl,000,OOO. Importers Escape Importers of the contraband were not captured,
 The narcotics were shipped from Turkey, enclosed in cases or furs |that originated in Constantlnople. Announcement of the seizure was made by Assistant Secretary Low man, who said it resulted from the joint work of the customs and mar |cotiCS bureau.
 The Alesa, en route from Turkey. first touched at Providence, k. l., where customs agents kept 1t un- der surveillance. Nothing was land ed there. When the vessel proceed ed to New York, customs boats an1 agents followed, keeping close watch.
 In New York. the cargo was per mitted to go to the customs house lin hope it would be claimed. The 25 cases billed as furs were not called for,
 The narcotics were in small tin boxes.
 shipment Missing
 A legitimate shipment of narcotics made to druggists in this country under permit. and carried in safe deposit vaults of the Alesia, was cited by customs officials as pos sible cause of the smugglers being tipped off. One box of the legitimate shipment was missing when the Alesia reached New York. Officers started an intensive search 10 locate it, This it is believed frightened the smugglers.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-16
BRIGHTER PULLED CLEAR

Lonon, Dec. l6 Pl-The Canadian Pacific freighter Beaverford. which went aground at the mouth of the Thames yesterday. was pulled clear at high tide today. She was not seriously damaged.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-16
COnfcrees Agree

Washington, Dec, l6 CP'-Confer- ees of the senate and house agreed today to the 6,o0O,0o0 emergency employment appropriation in the form which drew opposition yester- day in the senate. Tho report will be to the senate later today.
 The revised bill contains the pro- vision giving President Hoover au thority to use the funds as he sees fit if emergencies arise This had been
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THE WEATHER

New Britain and vicinity: Fair, not so cold tonight; Wednesday increasing cloud mess, rising temperature.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-19

ments is Miss Florence E. Ward, chair
man; Mrs. Guy d. Goff, Mrs. Cary T.
Grayson, Miss Gertrude Warren, Miss
Julia D. Conner, Mrs. r. w. Dunlap,
Miss Alice Edwards, Mrs. Edward Bur-
ling, Mrs. M. B. Berryhill and Mrs. M.
M. Lockwood.
Mr.. Nat T. Frame of the extension
service of West Virginia will talk on di-
rect marketing by farm women. Among
the guests will be Mrs. Claude A. Swan
son, Mrs. Wesley L. Jones, Mrs. William
e. Humphrey, Mrs. James s. Parker,
Mrs. Louis g. Champion, Mrs. L. c. Dyer,
Mrs. Maurice H. Thatcher, Mrs. F. N.
Zihlman, Mrs. Frederic A. Delano. Mrs.
Truman Able, Mrs. Wallace Radcliffe,
Mrs F. r. McKelvie, DR.. Louise STAN
ley, Miss Jessie Dell, Mrs. Victor Hous-
ton, Mrs. M. o. Chance, Mrs. Lloyd
Wight and Mrs. Lucien Greathouse.
Miss Grace Parker has arrived In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-19

Washington, coming from her home in
South Orange, N. j., and is stopping at
the Carlton.
Miss Julia B. Dickinson Of Spring.
field, Mass, Is at the Dodge Hotel for
a short stay.
Beta Alpha Chapter of Phi Mu will
give a formal dance at the Army, Navy
and Marine Country Club tomorrow
night to which has been invited one rep
reSentative from every sorority and fra
ternity at George Washington Univer-
sity. This dance is given in honor OF
the new pledges who became affiliated
with Phi Mu during this month. They
are Miss Dorothy Bates. Miss Aileen
Boswell, Miss Alice Mayo and Miss Dor
othy Wilson.
Mrs. Fay Cooper Cole will be the
guest of honor and speaker at lunch-
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