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New Britain herald., 1930-03-20
REV. JOHN E. FAY ID GET TRANSFER
PIainvlle Priests Appointment to Bridgeport Church Expected
CURATE HERE 15 YEARS
Had Charge of Altar Boys at St. Mary'S Church-HaS Been Pastor of Church of Our Saviour For Is Years.
Special to the Herald)

Plainvile, March 20.-Rev. John E. Fay, pastor of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy for the past 1 years has been transferred to the pastorate of St. Peter's church, Bridgeport, to succeed the late Rev. Charles Leddy. Official announcement of his ap- pointmont is expected to be made tomorrow by Rt. Rev. Bishop John J. Milan, bishop of Hartford.
 Father Fay was born in Rockville and received his early education in the public schools there. He received his college education at St. Michael's college, Toronto. He studied philoso- phy at Grand seminary at Montreal and theology at St. Mary's seminary, Baltimore.
 Curatc Here For 15 Years
 He was ordained to the priesthood on December 19, 1908, at Baltimore by the late Cardinal Gibbons, famous Catholic prelate. Following his ordination. Father Fay was immedi- ately appointed curate at St. Nary $ church, New Britain. He remained in New Britain for 15 years, during which he devoted much time and energy in improving the parish. He
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New Britain herald., 1930-03-20
PLUMBING INSPECTOR
 Q. KS CAMP SCHOOL
Peterson Reports Sanitary Conditions Are Above
 Criticism

A complaint against plumbing con ditions at the Camp school. lodged with Dr. Louis J. Dumont, superin- tendent of health, is not justified, &C., cording to q report today by Plumb ing Inspector Olaf A. Peterson to the health department head.
 Inspector Peterson visited the building yesterday afternoon at the request of Dr. Dumont and both of- ficials made a second inspection to- day.
 Peterson conducted a survey of sanitary conditions in school build- ings several years ago and made a formal report of his findings to tho school committee. On his recommen- dation, the board has made improve ments which, in the opinion Of the inspector, removes ground for objec- ton.
 The inspection by Dr. Dumont which covered general conditions Of sanitation also resulted in Q. clean bill of health for the building. The doctor reported having found noth- ing to warrant any complaint. The inquiry conducted by Dr. Du- mont and Inspector Peterson was suggested by the mother of a pupil at tho school.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-20

street. He received his early edu- cation in this city and was gradu- ated from the New Britain Senior High school. At his graduation in 1922 from Syracuse University he received B. A. degree.
 He then entered Boston Univer- sity law school from which he was graduated in 1926. Shortly after he completed his education he was ad mitted to the bar and for q time practiced with his brother-in-law, Judge Samuel J. Rosenthal. He then opened law offices in the Stan ley building. He stayed until the opening of the Leonard building where he opened law offices on the top floor.
 Contrary to information made public yesterday Attorneys Tamu- lonis and Albert have not formed partnership. Attorney Albert asked that this rumor be contra dicted today. They are occupying the same offices with MT. Gordon and Constable John Recor but there is not partnership, he sail.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-20
Nost Gives Evidence

Washington, March 20 P1Field- ing H. Yost. the veteran football coach at the University of Michigan, and Daniel C. Roper, who as inter- nal revenue officer in 1920 was tho first to direct enforcement of na- tional prohibition, today were re- corded as supporters of the eiSh- teenth amendment at the house ju- dietary committees dry law hearing.
 Yost, known to the gridiron fol- lowers of the Maize and Blue" elev- ems as Hurry Up," wired his sister in-law, Mrs Lenna Lowe Yost, that in his opinion the decade of prohibit ton had resulted in less drinking among the youth of the nation.
 Mrs. Yost has been in charge of presenting the dry witnesses and she had the telegram read to the committee.
 Roper took the stand as soon as the communication was read. As a sponsor of the liquor dispensary law, once tried ill his native state of South Carolina, he testified concern- ing the unsuccessful efforts to en- force the statute and it's subsequent repeal Several wet witnesses had suggested q plan along this line as d possible solution for national pro- hibition.
 The South Carolinian. who retired as internal revenue commissioner even before prohibition enforcement was placed under a separate con- missionert urged a building up of self respect among the people to ob- serve the dry law, testifying that the present system had a destructive
New Britain herald., 1930-03-20
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN ON TOWN COMMITTEE
Placed On Official Board for First Time in
 History

Female representation on the democratic town committee as an auxiliary for the first time has be- come ap actuality with the election of 16 women to serve in that Capa city.
 Those chosen arc: Mrs. Michael Harmon, Mrs. Edward Hannon, Miss Grace Ralph, Mrs. L. r. Mangan, Mrs. John E. K. keevers, Mrs. Mi chael r. Valentine, Mrs. Thomas J. smith,, Miss Elizabeth Weber, Mrs. Mac Curtin, Mrs. John OMeara, Mrs. Frank McMahon, Mrs. J. M. Halloran, Mrs. A. J. Savard, Mrs. Lucian Maciora, Mrs. A. CackoWski and Mrs. Frank Zapatka.
 Mrs. Nellie McCrann, member Of the democratic state central com mittee for this district, will meet with the women's committee.
 Donald l.. Bartlett, candidate for the republican nomination for ma yor, today announced the appoint ment of the following women ward chairmen:
 F'irst-Mrs. Claray Dichl, precinct 1; Mrs. k. Hawthorne, precinct 2.
 Sccond-Mrs. John Milford.
 Third-Mrs. r. $. Chamberlain, precinct 1; Mrs. Olive E. Ingraham, precinct 2.
 Fourth-Mrs. Norman II. Bertini.
 Fifth-Mrs. Rose Mileski, pre- cinct ] Mrs. E. A. GrzyboVski, pre- cinct ?.
 Sixth-Mrs. Charles r. Scott, pre- cinct 1; Mrs. Henry T. Burr, pre- cinct ?.
 The following arc the men ward chairmen:
 First-Stuart Hancs, Carl John- son.
 Second--John Milford, Frank Bosco, Ernie Eppler,
 Third-C. Parker, William Cur tin.
 F'ourth-Gcorgc Molandcr, Jo- Geph Landwehr.
 Fifth-Marty Stenlpien, Luther
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New Britain herald., 1930-03-20
Displays No Emotion as Judge
 Jennings Sends Him to
 WetherSheld
ALC0RN PLACES BLAME
 ON GIRL HE MURDERED
Alienists Declare Him Mentally De- ranged and No Fit Subject for Hanging-Prosecutor Tells Court Prisoners Mind Went Blank Be- fore He Shot Mary Vclicka-Bids Wife and Mother Goodbye.

George r. Schmalz. fl, of 9 Armistice street, today began serr- ing a life sentence in Wethersfie.1 state prison for killing Mary Vclicka. IT, of 1 Ann street in this city Cu Sunday, February 2S.
 Standing erect. with eyes straight tc the front, and apparently unmov- ed by the events transpiring about him. Schmalz who shot Miss Nelicll. on Summer street, while she was OF her way home from church, heard States Attorney Hugh NJ. Alcorn Tn superior court late yesterday place the blame for Schmalz's morbid state of mind" at the time of the murder squarely upon the dead girl.
 Sentenced to Prison for Life
 After pleading guilty to the charge of murder in the second d ,- gree, Schmalz was sentenced to, states prison at Wethersfield for life, States Attorney Alcorn inform ing the court that in his judgment, a court or jury would make such q finding should the case go to trial. Schmalz's wife and aged mother were in the courtroom when the case was disposed of, and they were allowed 10 visit him for brief pc"- iod before he was put to plea an.1 again after he had been sentence,i. His son and daughter were not pres cnt.
 Judge Newell Jennings was pre- siding at q civil case when States Attorney Alcorn notified him of his desire 10 present Schmalz. and St s: 25 o'clock the confessed murderer was brought 10 the county building from Hartford county jail, where he vas being hel1 without bonds. At torney Thomas F. McDonough, who was retained to represent him after he had been bound over in New Britain police court, talked with him for a few minutes and at 3:J5 o'clock deputy sheriff brought him before the bar.
 SchmalZ Composed
 Clerk Raymond Calnen started to read the charge and had reached the place where mention was made Of the criminal court being in seS- sion when Judge Jennings interrupe- ed to remark that the court actually had not been convened, and he call cd on the sheriff to open court, after which the reading of the charge wal resumed. It mentioned the finding of true bill on the charge of mur-
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New Britain herald., 1930-03-20
Laskowski Gets Z Years In Prison,
 Velicka Goes to Jail for Burglary

Hartford, March 20 Pl-Florian Laskowski, 21, of New Britain was sentenced to state prison for two years by Judge Newell Jennings in superior court this morning for breaking into a basement chicken house at 2S7 Booth street, New Britain, on December 2S, and stealing a, goose and two chickens.
 Laskowski was to have been sen tenced on March 4, but on that morning in New Britain, he shot himself in the abdomen because of despondency.
 William Nelicka, q, who is the brother of Mary Nelicka, the girl who was murdered by George S. Schmalz on February 2S, was ar rested with Laskowski when they were plucking the poultry. He was sentenced to jail for four months and costs were remittcd.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-20

Disposition of the cases of Las kowski and Mason marks the end of the March criminal term of su- peror court, as far as New Britain cases are concerned. with tho ex- ception of the Brophy and Schrager cases, in which other New Britain young men are involved.
 Despite the fact that the New Britain police court sent heavy docket to superior court for the term, they were disposed of in less time than is ordinarily required, principally because the majority of the accused persons pleaded guilty and did not go to trial.
 Laskowski and Mason have police records, having been arrested sev- eral times in this city. Laskowski lives at 4S5 Burritt street and Ma ,son at 1 Ann street. ....
New Britain herald., 1930-03-20
Record Will Construct
 Bridge Within 40 Days

A, C. Record, low bidder on the West Main street bridge reconstruc- ton contract, has agreed to take the job with q clause that work shall be completed within 40 days. He spcci- fled 70 days in his bid, making pro- vision for delays in the receipt of steel. Assured that materials will be rushed here, he agreed 10 the time limitation. Mayor Paonessa held up the contract pending an agreement that would tic up the highway for q shorter period of time.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-20
-FOUR COTTAGES BURNED
 AT HIGHLAND LAKE TODAY
Bremen Unable to Save Any of Structures-Causc of Flames
 Undetermined.

Winsted. March 20.-P,-Four summer cottages and d small garage at the Highland lake resort were destroyed today by fire of unknown origin. The loss, partly covered by insurance was estimated at about s1O.000.
 The cottages, located on the west side of Second bay, were owned by Frank Whalen, who occupied one of the buildings, while k. C.. Law renee, was the owner of the garage. The other three cottages were va cant.
 The three unoccupicd buildings were ablaze when the fire was dis covered by Whalen. Winsted fire men were summoned, but were un- able to get their bumper in opera ton in time to save tho building occupied by Whalen.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-20
ESTATE GETS $6,300 IN SUIT FOR $IO,OOO Fatal Automobile Accident Court Action Con-
 promised

The s10,000 action brought re- gently by Paul Leardi of this city, administrator of the estate of John Micalone of Hartford, against Cath erine Dalton and Frank Panazza, both of Hartford, was settled yes- terday for $6,30O. Attorney Cyril F. Gaffney of this city and Attorney Richard Deming of Hartford repre- sented Leardi, Attorney D. s. Pel- grift of Hartford represented Mrs. Dalton and Day, Berry S; Reynolds represented Panazza. Tho settle ment was approved by Judge Edwin $. Dickenson of superior court.
 Mcalone was passenger in Pan- azza s automobile when it figured in q collision with the Dalton car on the night of December 21. 1929, at Franklin avenue and Benton street Hartford, and sustained injuries re- sultins in his death.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-20
Canine COnnOisseur
 DevOurs 1925 Rooster

George Calmbach Of S43 Farm ington avenue complained to Officer Thomas Blanchette last night that a dog owned by Joseph Carpenter of AIS Pennington avenue devour- cd 2 blue ribbon rooster valued by Calmbach at $25. Carpenter, when questioned by the officer, refused to mako a settlement with Calm bach.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-20

Knoxville, Tenn, March 20.-(P)- One man was burned to death, eight persons were injured, and six were missing in a fire carly today that destroyed four buildings in the busi- ness district and badly damaged an- other.
 All of theNnjured and the missing were residents in the Arcade build ing on Union street., a two story structure in which the fire originat- ed
 Carl Merchel, 59, the man burned to death, lived across the street from the Arcade building, but had gone over to investigate the fire. A fire man found him as the top Of the stairs in the building with his head badly burned and other burns about the body.
 Check Shows Six Missing
 At first firemen believed that all persons residing in the Arcade building had escaped, but check with the proprietress showed that six were missing.
 Several hours after the spread of the flames had been checked, fire men still were unable to enter the ruins of the Arcade building to search for bodies. None of the injured was burned, but all suffered from bruises and cuts incurred in their flight from the blazing structure.
 The injured:
 Miss Rachel Goodwin.
 MT. and Mrs James Elkins. Clyde Davis, SC.
 MT. and Mrs. Alex Lusby. c. A. Wells and Hugh Morris, fireman.
 Caused By Explosion
 The fire destroyed the Arcade, Mynatt and Schrivcr building. two story structure, and demolished the National building, a. three story structure. It was brought under control before seriously damaging the Arnstein building of seven stor- ies. Bremen said the loss would approximate several hundred thous- and dollars.
 All of the injured are residents of Knoxville. Hospital attaches said their injuries were not serious.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-20
Express Truck Stolen
 With All of Contents

Youngstown, O., March 20 (UP) A money truck of the Railway Express Agency was stolen today from in front of the company's load ing station here. The amount 1t contained was estimated by officials as less than $500 in money and merchandise worth the same amount.
 The driver had parked the car there for a few minutes while he went in the office. When he came out the truck was gone.
 Bystanders said they saw one man get into the truck and drive hastily away.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-20
One-Way Traffic Rule
 On Church Street Ends

The police department replac- ed the limited parking signs on the north side of Church street, between Main and Corbin Place, with mo parking" signs today. Under the one-way traffic reg ulation which was in effect for the past several months on trial, parking was permitted on both sides of the street but with the mo parking signs in place again, cars found on the north side will be tagged"
 Traffic will be permitted to move east and west as before, the police commissioners having voted to do away with the onc- way arrangement.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-20
Chairman Says Reports He Will Quit Are False -Quizzed on Muscle Shoals Blueprint Dis.
 posal Today New York Witnesses Called
Insists He Was Authorized to Make Deal for Ten. nessee River Association -Questions on Railroad Union Affairs Dropped by Members.

Washington March 20 R-Deter mined to inquire fully into the New York brokerage account of Claudius II. Huston, chairman of the republi- can national committee, the senate lobby committee today summoned Fred II. Haggerson, of New York, president of the Union Carbide com pany. and W. E. Moore, personal representative of Huston.
 They were directed to appear be- fore the committee tomorrow for questioning in regard to a contribu- tion of $36,100 the Union Carbide company made to Huston for the Tennessee River Improvement asso- citation. The money was deposited with the brokerage firm of Blyth and Bonner.
 Charles A. krickl, a member of the brokerage firm, testified yester- day that the account was carried in the name of Moore and that part of it had been used as margin for the purchase of stocks.
 Huston has testified that he so- licited the funds from Haggerson but that all the money had been paid over to the Tennessee associa- ton of which Huston is a former president. He also testified today for tho first time that the money from he Union Carbide company was paid to him for maps of the Tennessee Inn lccnnio finn
 Washington, March 20 P)-After denying published reports that he would resign as chairman of the re- publican national committee, Claudi- us II. Huston testified today before the senate lobby committee that he had sold maps prepared by the Tennessee River Improvement asso- citation to the Union Carbide com pany, which had contributed $56, 100 to the association.
 Subjected to rapid-fire question $ ing, the republican chairman, who formerly was president of the Ten nicssee association, told the commit Etee the Carbide company had con- F tributed the amount to help defray expenses of preparing maps of the Tennessee River above Muscle Shoals and that he had sold the maps for the contributions.
 Asked About Action
 What right did you have 10 sell tho associations property?" Chair man Caraway asked.
 "I was president Huston replied.
 Later Senator Blaine, republican. Wisconsin, asked him if the maps had not been paid for by Chambers of Commerce and other organizations which had contributed to the assocl- ation since it was organized a num- Der of years ago.
 "That is correct" Huston replied.
 He explained that J. W. Worth ington. chairman of the executive committee Of the association was ill and might die at any time and added he wanted the maps to serve some useful purpose and felt they would be of benefit to the Union Carbide Co.
 The maps. he said, were still in the possession of the Tennessee associa- ton. He promised to provide the committee with a record of them.
 Denies He Will Resign
 Before he went on the stand, Illus ton, in an informal statement denied that he intended 10 resign as re- publican chairman.
 Reports that he would relinqulsh
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New Britain herald., 1930-03-20
Was Native of PIain,illc
fSnecial to the Heraldl


 Plainville, March 20 - James Henry Cooke was born in Plainyillc 65 years ago, residing here for about 45 years. He engaged in quarrying as a young man and de- veloped the large White Oak trap rock quarry on the New Britain road. He also developed many trap rock quarries in other parts of the state.
 Later he sold the White Oak holdings to the Connecticut Quarries Company. Many of his other quar- ries in the state were also purchased by this concern. He left Plainville about 20 years ago but continued his interests in the quarry business by taking over the controlling interests in the Hartford Connecticut Sand and Stone company and the Lynn Sand and Stone company. He di- vded his time between Hartfor1 and Swampscott, establishing his residence at the Massachusetts city, where he built a beautiful summ er home.
 Leaves Wife, Three Children
 Mir. Cooke leaves his wife, Lucy (Carter) Cooke, of Swampscott; two daughters, Mrs. Norris L. Bull of West Hartford and Miss Constance Cooke of Hartford, q son, TheodoT , Cooke of Swampscott; a brother, John Cooke of Florida; q ncpheO'. William L. Cooke, of Plainvillc, con- nected with the John Cooke Co.,; two neces. Mrs. Howard Usher of Plaiil- vile and Mrs. Dwight Clark of Ala bama; and four grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held at his summer home, 53 Ocean View road, SWampscott on Saturday afternoon at o'clock. Burial will be il Swan pscott.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-20
MILLIONAIRE NATIVE OF PLAINV|LLE DIES
James H. Cooke CollapsS i'll Shower at SWampScott Home
DEVELOPED ROCK QUARRlES
Later Sold Holdings in Ncighborin2' Town and Bought Hartford and Lynn Companies-Stricken on West Indian Trip.

Swampscott, Mass, March 20 P) James H. Cooke, millionaire head of the Hartford Connecticut Sand and Stone company and of the Lynn Sand and Stone company. died suddenly at his summer home here this morning while taking show CT bath.
 MT. Cooke had recently arrived here from a trip to the West In dies, during which he had suffered a severe attack of stomach trouble.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-20
FOCH DEATH OBSERVED

Paris, March 20 (Pt-The first an- niversary of the death of Marshal Foch was commcGnorated solemnly
 Cabinet ministers, diplomats and numerous high officials attended the services.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-20
Year Term, Prosecutor Says.

County Detective Edward J. Hickey said this afternoon that the three convicts will be charged with jail breaking, and this complaint will be the basis of the motion for their return to Connecticut.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-20
} TENEMENT HOUSE
 ORDERED REMOVED
Structure Damaged by Fire
 Cannot Be Rebuilt by Owner
RUINS MUST BE RAZED
Building Inspector Rutherford Takes Action For First Time Under ZOn- ing Law Authority-Propcrty on Gold Street Affected.

A three tenement house in the rear of 2S Gold street, gutted ill an early morning fire last week, was condemned by the building commits sion today and orders for it's re- moval were issued.
 This is the first instance of a con- demnation under the zoninS ordi- nance which gives the building con- missioners authority 10 take this ac- ton when d structure has been dam aged 50 per cent or more. Inspector A. N. Rutherford estimated the fire loss at 70 per cent of the value of the house.
 The fire broke out early Saturday morning. Two tencments were va cant and the occupants of the third were out of the city. This fact, to- gether with the rear location, allow ed the fire to gain headUay before being detected by q policeman who sounded the alarm.
 Eutherford's Order
 Inspector Rutherford's letter to tho owners follows:
 Michael and T. Jcizlski,
 "2S Gold Street, "City.
 Dear Sirs:
 In accordance with Section 4S of the building ordinances of the City of New Britain, and in accordance with Section 2-H of the zoning ordi- nanccs. you are hereby notified that the building owned by you, the three tenement house situated in the rear of 2S Gold street, recently damaged by fire is unsafe in my opinion, and is damaged more than 90 per cent of it's value and cannot Continued on Page Two)
New Britain herald., 1930-03-20
FIRE TOLL F0UR;;
 THREE MISSING Knoxville Blaze Destroys Four Buildings More Bodies Found SEARCH OF RUINS DELAYED
Several Hundred Thousand Dollars Damage in Firc-Dcad Man En- tered Block to Inyestigate-Others Bruised and Cut.

Knoxville, Tenn. March 20 P)- Recovery of three more bodies brought to four the number of per- sons known to have burnNd to death here early today in a fire which de- stroyed four buildings in the busi- ness district.