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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-29

a tether against development Of chain
systems, eventually would ennnesh even
the independents whom ii was designed
to aid.
Department stores IS years ago
aroused the same sort of opposition
which chain stores now encounter, Taft
added, and some States then sought to
tax the department stores out Of ex-
istence.
Even the operators of smaller stores
are beginning to realize that such a
tsales), tax may result in very serious
consequences" he said He cited
Georgia, where State authorities have
recommended that the $4,000 exemp-
ton for the gross sales tax be de-
creased to $4,000. With the adoption of
this, he said, the small stores would
find themselves in the same boat with
their competitors" He called upon
the chains, independents, manufactur-
ers and wholesalers to unite In steps
to 'forestal the almost universal adop-
ton of this heavy burden"
Chain stores were credited with i'm
PRONG standards of retailing by Clar-
ence Francis. vice president of the Cen
eral Foods Corporation, another speak
er on the opening program
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-29

very concerns whose fraudulent prac-
tices have SO recently been exposed In
the Investigations and trials Of former
Secretary of the Interior Albert 3. Fall,
Harry Sinclair and Others"
Kelley Letter Not Received.
''In my opinion" he added, ''the ad-
justment OF the titles to these oil lands
in such manner that the rights of the
public therein shall receive adequate
protection, transcends in importance
any other matters pending before the
Interior Department in many years"
Interior of1icialS said every effort was
being made to recover oil lands in Colo
RADIO in instances where local require
ments had not been met. They SAID
notices claiming forfeiture of more than
1000 900 acres, some held by large oil
concerns, had recently been posted on
these lands. The Kelley letter. Secre-
tary Wilbur added, had not been re-
cetved at the department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-29
oil FAVOR|T|SMS
DENIED BY WILBUR
Resigning Chief Charges
Special Consideration Given
Large Firms.

A charge of favoritism toward large
oil companies leveled at Secretary. Will
bur by Ralph S. Kelley, chief of the
field division of the General Land ONCE
at Denver, was characterized today by
the Interior Secretary as nonsense"
The Kelley accusation was contained
In a letter announcing his resignation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-29

which the field man made public yes
terday.
Kelley asserted that in the past five
years the large oil companies, "be-
cause of great political and other pres
sure brought to bear upon the Secre-
tary'' had received favorable considera-
ton in spite of his urgings to the con-
trary. No change in this state of af-
fairs, he said, had occurred since Mr..
Wilbur took ONCE with the Hoover
cabinet.
Reserve Value High.
The Denver man said public lands
in Colorado held an oil reserve con-
tanning petroleum, valued now at more
than forty billions.
This is the huge prize" he said, Ito
which the large oil interests are en-
deavoring to secure titles by fraud and
failure to comply with the United
States mining law requirements. These
oil interests are thoroughly organized
and work and act concertedly in bring
ing pressure to bear upon the depart
ment to induce It to give them these
valuable oil lands to which they are
not rightfully entitled. Among those
in this combination are several of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-29
SALES TAX DEFEAT
BY BUSINESS URGED
Chain Stores Convention
Speaker Says Proposal Is
Bad for Rivals and All.
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, September 29.-Concerted
action by business to prevent adoption
of the sales tAS vas ufget. IN an adj
dress prepared for delivery before the
National Chain Store Association con-
vention today by william Nelson Taft.
editor Of the Retail Ledger, Philadel-
phia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-29

Because drivers in Poland drive auto
mobiles over the rough roads until the
machines are worn out the country has
no used-car problem.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
HOOVER ENDS HIS
 FIRST YEAR TODAY
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for this highly satisfactory situation. Mir. Hoover was over weight when he took office. and on the advice of his personal physician, Lieutenant Commander Joel T. Boone, ho sat about correcting this condition.
 IIo has seen to it, too, that he was not stintcd in the way of rec reation. Throughout the summer last year, he made regular week. end trips, Of two and three days to his fishing camp. high in the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia.
 There he hshcd. until the legal season closed, hiked, and occasional ly rode horseback, but above all slept.
 In his exercise program, daily sessions at medicine ball have had a prominent part. Each morning just after arising. Mr. Hoover with a group ot close friends repairs to a secluded spot in the White House grounds and there exercises NIgor- ously for half an hour.
 Those who share this activity with him have come to be known as the medicine ball cabinet" phrase derived from the famous tennis cabinet of the Roosevelt era. They include Chief Justice Stone, mem bers of the cabinet and other high government officers, some of his secretaries and a few of his friends in private life.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
STATE HAS FIVE WOMEN
 IN FLORIDA TOURNAMENT
Miss Marian Bennett Among Con trstants in Qualifying Round
 in ~t. Augustine.
in Nt. Augustine.
ISTUUI 10 m IIorIIlt

St. Augustine, fla, Mar. 4-With five Connecticut representatives - Miss Marian Bennett of New Brit ujm Mss Peggy Barstow of sharon Mrs. George Har~tow of Sharon, and Mrs. Harry Morse and Mrs l'ijHrr Lososmc, both of Green wIch, among those participating, moro than two score or fine leading "oW.s golfer, of America are trek .m- aau3nd St Augustine links to- i8N. striving ro qualify for the title a.j-Jou l$ hole test
 The entry list is headed hy no ln7s than the four times national champion, Miss Glonna Colctt other topnotahors who are tecing off are Miss Mlur"eu Orcutt cast ,ru and metropolitan title holder: Mss ll,l,u Hicks hard-hitting H.w- I'tl x. Y, youngslcr; Miss Virginia |n Wi. ranking golfer Of Chi nago. Miss Ruth EcpIogle, Is year oh oElaaoma state champion, and Mrs. John Areud- of Chicago.
 Miss Bennett teamed WiH Van CmNr ot New York city in the mixed rour~ome best bali handicap competition yesterday and finished with net of Ho They bad a gross of S7, auI a handicap Of ' strokes. Miss laploalo md Harold Weber, ot Toledo. were first NGh 7@-5-6S.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
DAVIS MAY SEEK
 SEAT IN SENATE
No Denial Of RuInorS He Will
 Run in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, March Rl-Persis- tent reports that Secretary of Labor James J. Davis would shortly an nounce his candidacy for the repub- lican nomination for United States senator in opposition to Senator Jo- seph k. Grundy, stood undenied to- day.
 In political circles here it is gen. orally reported that Secretary Davis will head ticket on which former State Attorney General Francis Shunk Brown, of Philadelphia, will be the candidate for governor.
 If Secretary Davis should an- nounce his candidacy. local leaders say they would expect William $. Ware to withdraw as a candidate against Senator Grundy. After Mr. Ware was denied a seat by the senate in the 1926 campaign, he announced himself candidate ito the finish, and when it was later reported he in tended to withdraw, he said he was mot bluffing" No word has since come publicly from MT. Ware, who is in Florida, as 10 whether he has changed him mind.
 Secretary of Labor Davis, is cX- pected to return here from Wash ington for further conferences with local republican leaders. He was here last night for short time and re- |, it,,1 ton in the state for publication.
 Meanwhile, the forces back ot Senator Grundy who are supporting Samuel $. Lewis, of York, for gov ernor, arc saying little.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-04

hagrantly violated in Kansas, but also are being violated with the connivanco of high officials.
 Says Personal Animus Involved
 "AttoIney General Smiths false and unsupported attacks on my veracity arc motivated entirely by personal animus created when I charged that the special state snoop- ing squad--which operated under his dircction-was composed entire ly of eX-convicts and eX-bootleggers who frequently got drunk while off duty.
 "Since my article. appeared in Plain Talk magazine every member of the state snooping squad has been discharged and as @ consequence there are now no prosecuting wit ncsses in cases where these snoopers paid out hundreds of dollars col lcCting evidence'-which of course was liquid and consumed on the premises
New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
ACTION DEFERRED
 '0N ME RESOLVE
Federal Farm Board Case to Be
 Taken Up Later

Washington, March P-At the request of Secretary Hyde, the sen ate agriculture committee today dc ferred action on a resolution ry Senator Nye, republican, North Da- kota, calling for investigation nt federal farm board activities.
 Chairman McNary said Secretary Hyde and Chairman Legge of the board probably would be questioned before the committee acted.
 The resolution proposes inquiry Whether the federal farm board has been fairly interpreting the agrif cultural marketing act and carrying out it's purposes" and whether Ire so-called grain trade of America has conspired to destroy the purpose an1 effectiveness, of the act, and to etn- barrass the farm board"
 McNary declined to comment 0n the attitude of the committee, .1e-, Claring that they unanimously con- cured in the suggestion of agricl.,- ture Secretary Hyde that action he deferred Fin view of the delicate sit, uation throughout the world"
 The committee chairman talked with Secretary Hyde shortly before the committee met.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
TWO YOUTHS ARE SOUGHT
 IN BOSTON MONEY THEFT
Driver of Truck From Which S1O,- 900 Was Taken is Held While
 Investigation Continues

Boston, March 1 (UP)-Search
 for two youths in connection with
 the theft of $10,0Q0 in cash and
 checks from a truck owned by Alles and Fisher, Inc, cigar makers. continued today, while the driver Of
 the truck, Fred Leorardi. 26, Was held as a suspicious person. The robbery occurred yesterday in down town Boston while Leopardl
 was delivering 10 stores. The money was in a wallet which contained
 $500 in cash and about sS5O0o in checks. It was kept in the rear of the truck under several bundles ot cigars until the driver could de-
 posit it in a bank on his route. With Leopardi were Charles T. Palmer, IS, his brother-in-laW and Theodore Cohane, 2l. They were accustomed to accompany him al though not employed by the com-
 pany. While Leopardi was deliver ing an order they disappeared.
 Shortly after the driver noticed that the wallet was missing. It was found, empty, in Cambridge last night.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
FEDERAL GRAND JURY
 FREES SOLE SURVIVOR
(Coutinued From First pagc)

of staff Of the coast guard destroy CT force at the New London base, has stated that Trayers was the skip per of the Madame x" and that tho craft will be held pending the appearance of the New Bedford man to answer charges of running with out lights, failing to stop at the or der of coast guards, and resisting ar rest
 Attorney Daniel T. Hagen of this city declared today that the Madame N was not owned by Trayers and that the New Bedford man had no interest in the craft. Hagen denounced the coast guards for alleged interference with "legiti- mate commerce" in Nurragansctt Bay.
 Unless the Madame x" were re- turned immediately 10 its owner. AL fred Murray of Wickford Hagen said he would ask Federal Judge Ira l.. Let's to issue a writ which would force Commander Challler to surrender the craft.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
WOMAN IN CONTEST AT G. 0.P.PR|MARY
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though the operations of things po- litical makes it necessary to bring about a change in the respective po- sitions held by the principals. Miss Cochrane is a native of this city. Her father, who is now con- nected with the office of the town clerk, was one of the early newspa- permen of New Britain, associat ted with the Herald Publishing Co. for many years.
 She attended local schools and was graduated from the New Britain High school, later entering the en- ploy of the Dimock Woodworking Co. her since leaving high school, her work has been stenography, book keeping and record keeping, training which, those who favor her election say, fits her for the office she now seeks.
 In City's Employ Since 1910 In 1910, the year of the memorable primary fight between Loren D. Pen field and Col. Thompson, in which Penfield defeated Thompson and re- | taned the office of town clerk, Miss Cochrane entered the city's employ | in the town clerks office. Three years later, Penfield resigned and Thompson became town clerk. In 1922, when Mayor Paonessa refused to approve appointment of Harry A, Hargreaves as deputy to Col. Thomp- son, Miss Cochrane was advanced to that position. Her appointment has been sanctioned on three subsequent occasions, twice by Mayor Paonessa and once by former Mayor Gardner | C. Weld.
 Miss Cochrane is a member of the | New Britain Musical club, and Daughters of Scotia and the Burns l club. For many years she was prom | inent locally and statewise as con tralto vocalist She has been soloist in churches in this city, Berlin, Bris-
 tol and Hartford and has conducted
 many largely attended rccitals.
 Before announcing her candidacy
 Miss Cochranc consulted with the
 present town clerk and made known
 to him her intention of retaining him
 in office in the event that she is the successful candidate, MT. Robb stat.
 cd today.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
BERLIN CRASH ENDS
 IN S9,O00 PAYMENT
(Continued From First Page)

westerly, causing the Watson ma- chine to strike against the rear bumper of the car driven by Pres ton, and overturning the latter ma chine. Matson crawled from un-
 der the wreckage. uninjured.
 Collins has a statewide reputation
 as a daredevil climber. Two years ago, while employed painting a
 smokestack for a Bridgeport com
 pany, the scaffolding gave way and
 he fell to the pavement. suffering a
 broken back which required him to remain in bed in the New Britain General hospital for more than d year. One of his first jobs after
 leaving the hospital was painting the weather vane of the Berlin Con- gregational church.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
NINE PERSONS HURT
 IN ACCIDENT TO BUS
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wife, Of Passaic, had proceeded be- yond Princeton on the highway, when Blake noticed that his head lights were out
 He drove the ear to the side ol the road and attempted 10 fix them. His wife, was helping him when q New York bound bus approached Al the same time q truck came into view traVellng in the opposite dircc- tion. To avoid a collision with the truck, John Davidson, of PhiiadcI- phia, bus driver, sWcryod tine wheel 10 the right. apparently Eot noticing the Blake car.
 The heavy bus crashed into tm rear of the lighter vehicle and wrecked it. The BlaHcs dar,ad uu, of danger i'll time, while 1he bus con tinued onward for more than 5u fee, and halted off the road
 The passengers were IoItcI against each other and against the sid, ol the bus, resulting m injury 10 mur
New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
African Explorer Hit
 By Taxi and Trolley

Chicago, March 4 P) - In AS years of active life, much of it spent as a big game hunter in Africa, Thomas Alexander Barns had escaped without a scratch. but last night he was injured, perhaps fatally in a streetcar- taxicab accident.
 Barns was knocked down by the streetcar and into the path of a taxicab. His skull was frac- tured and he was injured in- formally.
 Barns is an author. lecturer and explorer and American agent for the Benguela railroad of South Africa. He is a member of the African society, the Am erican Museum of Natural history and the National Geographical so- ciety. He has led numerous ex- petitions that have collected rare geological specimens for British and American museums.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
WILL NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS

Providence. Mar. 1 tP - Carlton O'Brien. 26, of this city, who was
 held here for questioning in the murder of Charles Raymond Hack today steadfastily declined to an
 swcr queries put 10 him by Chiet Terrence E. Flanagan of the Attic horo police and State Detective 1 Francis J. Clemmcy of Massachu- sets.
 OBricn surrendered to police in company with his lawyer last night.
 Joseph McGuinness of this city is also wanted for questioning and DO. lice arc searching for him.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
dem, St. Louis, Mo.
 Several Letters Received
Several letters have been rec

Several letters have been received by the committee concerning en- forcemcnt conditions. One is under stood to be from Walter K. Liggett, magazine writer who made sensa- tional charges concerning enforce ment conditions in various sections of the country, and is believed to refer to his testimony concerning conditions in Kansas.
 The drys, who open their case to- morrow. are steadfastly declining to reveal their hand. Rev Edwin c. Dinwddle, Washington prohibition ist, will announce his list of witness case tonight.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
Mother Plans Suit

Hartford, March i - Charging that he died from a floggIng recclv- ed at the hands of supervisors of the Connecticut School for Boys q reformatory at Meriden, the mother of Robert Fraser, l6, today planned to sue the state for $&0,Q0e.
 His death, three years ago, was officially recorded as due to pnCu monia but his brother, Ernest said the boys back was covered with crimson welts from q whip or club.
 James F. Kennedy, counsel for Mrs. D. M. Fraser, is satisfied that law. Meanwhile the state depart ment of welfare has begun an in quiry into the circumstance sur rounding the fatality.
 The state department of welfare reported that it was daily receiving new evidence from former inmates who. it said, arc outspoken im their condemnation of the conduct Of the supervisors and others who are in authority. The schools board of trustees will meet Thursday te con- sider it's course of action in view Of the allegations aimed at it's admin istration.
 Father Describes Conditions
 One Hartford father, who was an inmate of the school q decade ago, said he would kill his sons rather than have them sent 10 the state school. He is a citizen of some prominence and holds q position with large Hartford concern.
 The man recalled floggings and said that one form of punishment was to make d boy stand in q cor ner all day holding q button against the wall with his nose. This was considered worse than the beating because of the severe nervous strain.
 Attorney Kennedy intends to charge the state with Wilful nCglt- gence in not employing men capable of running the institution. It was learned that he agreed to take the case without retainer as q matter Of public service.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
SERGT, MACK DEAD

Holyokc, Mass, March UP)- Sergeant Dennis Mack, IS. oldest member of the local police force, died yesterday at the Providence hospital here. He had served in the department since 1880. He was born in Richmond, Va.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
G0V. TRUNBULL ID
 HAVE COMMISSION PROBE COMPLAINTS
Continued From First Fagc)

rise to state V ide discussion.
 The report and the home also be- came subjects Of executive consider alton. Charges were made at the home as a result.
 Before the commission could in quire into administration in other state institutions, q purpose for which it was created, the legislature abolished it. MT. Hendrick became q member of the board Of finance and control. He was a newspaper pub fisher for many years.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
TRAIN RIMS OVEE BOMB

Bucharest, Rumana. March 4 NPl The Ploesit- Bucharest express to- day struck and exploded q bomb which had been laid on the ra1s between Buda and Prahova stations. There were numerous minor inju"- ies among the thousand or moro persons on the train. It was sad origin.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
COOLIDGE PRESENT
 AT ARIZONA DAM
(Continued From First raey
cntrain for San Antonio. ToN

The water of thv Gjla river st,hl- fly is piIing up behind Coolidge dam. The big barrier Hhich impounds water for inc Casa Graude aud Florence valleys showed a gaiu lu storage of Sg7 acre feet in gf hours yesterday.
 A picturesque touch, typical m the state, is furnished by the Apache and Pima Indians Wuo are patro}ilng the highways leading 10 the dau Traditional enemies for centuries, the two tribes will smoke the pipe of peace it the caromoui,s and lal- TT dedicate the dam for d second lime They plan 10 ask Mr. CooIn5- 10 take fl Vhifl of tho peace pip, and then both tribes will make hIu il chicltain.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
DEMOCRATIC PARTY ID OPEN CAMPAIGN
 FOR CITY OFFICES
(Continued From First Page)
the banner next month.
 McDonOugh Often Refused


 Republicans. both those in control of party affairs and men in the ranks, frankly doubt the likelihood that McDonough will be q candidate. For nearly a score of years, the at torney has been approached by rep resentatives of the democratic or ganization and asked 10 be the candidate, but on every occasion he has refused to run, but has taken an active hand in the effort to elect the candidates finally chosen. The ah- sence of a fiat refusal has given the democrats such encouragement thls year as to prompt the dropping of all efforts to procure another can didatc.
 Attorney McDouough is expected 10 attend Monday nights meeting, but democratic town committeeman were unable today to forecast whether his answer would be made at that time.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
MAIL ROBBERS SENTENCED

Trenton, ". J.. Mar. 1 Pt-Three bandits, who held up and robbed q rural mail carrier of q SS,600 pay roll Friday at Rocky Hill, were each sentenced to serve 25 years in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta by Judge Avis in the United States district court here today.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
EXPLANATION OF YESTERDAYS CARTOON

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