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New Britain herald., 1930-03-26
Advises Pupils to Seek
 Pleasure in Their Work

The pupils of the local Senior high school had as the speaker this morn- ing during their regular morning as- sembly Arthur Rudman,- an instruc- tor of a business college in Provi- dence, R. l., who talked on Work"
 Mir. Rudman classified workers in to three classes: Those who continu- ally abhor work, those who put work off until another time, and those who take a real pleasure in plishng some task. He said that the boys and girls who are in the latter class are those that can be depended on to succeed the business leaders of the present day. Boys and girls, and men and women for that matter. will be happiest when work ing, according 10 MT. Rudman. Everyone has work to do at some time in their lives and the way that they do it shows the kind of person that they are" he said.
 In closing, MT. Rudman said that no student ought to be satisfied in just getting by but ought to strive for the highest possible mark, Just getting by will get you your credit in school but not in the world" he said
New Britain herald., 1930-03-26
CLASS ID BUY ART
 WITH MUSIC FUND
H. s. Seniors to Bring Boston
 Sinfonietta to This City

For the first time in the history of the Senior high school a graduat- ing class will depart from the cus- tom of previous classes in the ar rangement of it's re-commencement program.
 Under the auspices of the June class of 1880, music lovers of this city and surrounding towns will have the opportunity of hearing the Bos- ton Sinfonietta which consists of 50 pieces of the famous Boston Sym- phony orchestra and Royal Dadmun, baritone. The program will be given in the new high school audi torium on Sunday afternoon, April v, at ? o'clock, standard time.
 The proceeds of the affair will be used to purchase oil paintings for the school as q memorial to the June class of 1880. The Sinfonietta will be brought to this city through the efforts of the class advisers, Miss 1lga Harvey and Miss Adrienne Raby.
 Superintendent of Schools Stanley H. Holmes and Principal Louis P. Slade of the high school are in favor of the move. Dewey Van Cott, art supervisor in the public schools, is assisting the class in the selection of the picture which will decorate the beautiful, new struc- ture.
 Following is the committee in charge of the program: Miss liza Harvey and Miss Adrienne Raby senior class advisers; William Ross president of the June class; Oscar Steege, treasurer of the June class; Frank O'Rrien, Paul Cianci, Bernard Richter, Sydney Eisenberg, Roman Lexton, Milton Berkowitz, Harriet Sprague, Catherine Janelle, Mary Mautner, Celia Dolan, Elizabeth Har- wood, Hedwig Miklos, Mildred kei- moWitz, Samuel Halpern and Charles Gullong.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-26
Flaherty Leaves Camp
 To Join Providence Team

St. Petersburg, Fla. March 26 tP)-Roy Flaherty, former foot ball and baseball star at Gonzaga (WashD university and for two years crack end on the New York Giants professional football team, left the Boston Braves training camp today 10 join the Providence (East- ern league) club.
 The Braves broke camp at noon, proceeding 10 Fort Myers to open an exhibition series with the worlds champion Philadelphia Athletics.
 flaherty came to St. Petersburg at the insistenCe of Ed Brandt, Braves pitcher, d month ago. At the time, the former Gonzaga star had intended to join tho Columbus club of the American association for a try-out, but was persuaded to work out with the Boston club and to sign a Providence contract. Al Wes- ton, former Boston college football star, who has been holding down first base for Providence, may be replaced by Flaherty this season,
New Britain herald., 1930-03-26
RE|CHSTAG HEARS
 CABINET RUMORS
Resignation. Predicted Unless
 Agreement Is Reached

Berlin, March 26 P>-The Reich stag was buzzing with rumors this morning that the cabinet might re- sign today because the government coalition parties cannot agree on the financial program of Dr. Paul Moldenhauer, finance minister.
 The chief point of controversy is rnemployme insurance. on which the socialists, representing labor, and the peoples party. representing the employers viewpoint, differ radical ly. The socialists desire to maintain the present scale of doles, while the populists want the door left open for possible lowering.
 Chancellor Mueller summoned the coalition party chieftains at p. nl.. to demand a straight reply whether they intended to support the cabl- nets proposal. If the reply is nega- tive, it is reported that he intends 10 urge resignation of the cabinet at a session called for p. m.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-26
DRAPER WILL RUN
 ON WET PLATFORM
Seeks Senatorship on Repeal ol
 Y0lStead Act Stand

Boston, March 26 LP-Eben s. Draper of Hopedale, who has an- nounced his candidacy for the re- publican senatorial nomination in the forthcoming primaries, today declar- ed himself as unqualifiedly opposed to prohibition.
 The only other candidate for the republican nomination is former U. s. Senator William NJ. Butler, who has declared himself in favor of retention of the 18th amendment.
 Rev. Roland D. Sawyer, d Congre- sationalist minister and state repre- sentative, last night announced him. self as a candidate for the democra- tic senatorial nomination on a plat form that called for repeal of both the 18th amendment and the Vol stead act. In his declaration. Sawyer charged Draper with having been "evasive.'
 Former Governors Son Draper, son of a former governor and himself a former state senator, in a. letter to Joseph Walker. for mer speaker of the state house of representatives and prominent in re- publican circles, who recently identi- | fled himself with prohibition | forces, said:
 "I am firm believer in the per sonal liberties and the individual | rights of every American citizen. True | temperance has not been and cannot be achieved through federal prohibi- mand obedience or even respect is surely subject to improvement.
 Therefore, I am in favor of the repeal of the 18th amendment to make way for a more sane and sat isfactory solution of this problem. Moreover, l in order to register my opposition, I will vote to repeal the | baby Nolstead act if the question is on the ballot in November
 State Enforcement Law
 The so-called baby Nolstead act is the state enforcement measure. A petition for it's repeal is now before the legislature and, if not acted up- on favorably by that body, will au- tomatically go on the bAllot as a referendum, provided it's supporters obtain an additional 5000 signatures. In a statement issued with his let prohibition as a "blatapt failure"
New Britain herald., 1930-03-26
City Items

Enjoy Hoffmann's hot cross buns through lent.-advt.
 Mir. and Mrs. l. Horowitz of 665 Stanley street have arrived home after visiting friends in the west.
 The police today were notified of the suspension of the operators Ii. cense of John Swierczynski of 257 Oak street and return of the license of Biagio Petrunti of 52 Putnam street. .
 Complaint was made to the police today that boys playing ball after school hours in the Monroe school yard broke several windows. meet Thursday afternoon at the club rooms on Arch street.
 Skandia lodge will hold a meeting tomorrow night at it's hall on Arch street. R
 Application for q marriage license was made today by Alex F. Schnei- der Of 2l6 Pleasant street and Freda H. Rechenberg of 69 Columbia street.
 The Luther league of the First Lutheran church will meet tomor- row night. Members and friends are invited.
 A regular meeting of Pride circle, Lady Foresters, will be held tomor- row evening at o'clock in Red Mems hall at PIT Main street.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-26
Report On Providence's
 Port Given Stockholders

New York, March o6 (uP)-ln a voluminous report concerning the port of Providence. R. l.. the board of directors of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railway company today warned that a fo'- midable task confronts the city in it's efforts to increase the business of it's port.
 Export and import traffic WI not go to the port unless terminal facilities and steamship services are available, the report pointed out. Securing traffic. providing ter minal facilities and establishing ship services must be accomplished together"
 The railroad expressed it's will ingness to cooperate and advocated further study of port requirements and traffic possibilities.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-26

ty. we recognize" she said, that the present campaign against religion in Russia is but the sequel to other prosecutions that marked the old re- gime." ..a
 With regard to the proposed re- peal of the state prohibition act in Massachusetts, she said, T cannot believe that such progressive state as Massachusetts will take that re- trograde step.
 Surely the blessings of prohibition arc so obvious 10 every observer that any so-called curtailment of privi- lege, if it does exist, shrinks to noth- ing in the final analysis of the bene- fits to the community"
New Britain herald., 1930-03-26
ADMITS ALCOHOLIC
 DRIVING AND PAYS
New London Man Pleads Guilty
 in NeWington Court
(special to the Herald)

tSpecial to the Hefaln1
 Newington. March 26-At court presided over last night by Justice of the Peace E. Stanley Welles, Charles Sask of New London. who was arrested by Constable Olesen last week, was charged with driving motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor. He pleaded guilty and was fined s100 and costs,
 Proxy Driver Pays
 Leo Forte of 157 Francis avenue, Hartford, was arrested by Consta ble Raymond Halleran on Sunday morn ing at 1:45 o'clock, charged with driving without a license. The own- CT of the car, Arthur Guardian Of Hartford, also an occupant of the machine but unable to drive because of a broken arm, had allowed Forte to drive in his place which is contrary to the motor vehicle laws.
 Prosecutor Lucas recommended a minimum fine and stated that ignor- Nance of the law was no excuse.
 Judge Welles fined La Forte s1O and costs.
 In a raid conducted at house in the north end of the town Sunday morning at 12:45 o'clock by Con- stable Raymond Halleran, Mabel Fisher and Joseph Blessing were arrested on a charge of lascivious carriage. The couple, it was alleg- ed, have been living as man and wife and complaint was entered Both pleaded guilty to the charge. Mabel Fisher was fined s10 and costs. making a total of soS.21. Blessing was fined s25 and costs, which amounted to s3S.9l.
 Grange Auxiliary Party
 A card party, under the auspices of the ladies' auxiliary Of Newing- ton Grange will be held at s o'clock tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs. Vincent Eddy of Elm Hill. The affair is in charge of Mrs. Rob- ert Bertini and Mrs. Clara Houn- chell. The public is invited.
 The married ladies and single men defeated the married men and single ladies in their program giv- en at the Grange meeting last nS:ht The winning program being as fol- lows:-
 Playlet-"Wanted. Cook" by Walter Morgan, Bertram Seward, Ross Blake and William Erwin.
 Novelty duet of Peggy and Zach" Mrs. Schroeder, Mrs. Rowley and Mrs. Schmidt.
 Original paper on birds-Mrs. Nellie Eddy.
 Pantomime-"Old Black Joe." "Old Kentucky Home," Bertram Seward.
 Playlet - Backyard Quarrel" Mrs. Charlotte Eddy and Mrs. Hounchel.
 Musical sketch in costume, en- titled, Songs of Other Days" Mrs. Fred Wilson, Mrs. Everett Stowell, Mrs. B. C. Schroeder, -,1rs. E. P. Schmidt.
 Pianist, Mrs. Robert Trask.
 Tuesday night, Nevington Grange will visit Berlin Grange.
 Census Takers Named
 The following have been appoint ed to take the 1880 federal census in Newington: Bertha Chadd, At wood street: Mary B. Welsh, Cedar crest sanitarium, and Dudley V. Ilicly.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-26
Legion Post to Plan
 For Annual Banuuet

Eddy-Glover post. American Le- zion, will hold a regular meeting Thursday evening at the post head quarters on Washington street. An entertainment and refreshments will he provided after the business session.
 The post is completing plans for it's 11th anniversary banquet to be held April 24 at the Burritt hotel. Past National Commander Edward E. Spafford of New York will be the principal speaker. Other guests of honor who will be heard on the program are Department Comman- der w. S. Alexander, Past Depart ment Commander Anson T. Me Cook Of Hartford and others promi- nently identified with American Le- gIon activities. Tickets are being distributed and large attendance is expected.
 Eddy-Glorer post was well repre- sented at the county meeting held in Newington last Sunday. The membership reports from the vari- ous posts showed that New Britain
 had taken the lead in the county. Eddy-Glover post passed Hartford in the past month. The drive for
 members is still in progress and it is hoped that the results will swell the total which now stands at $50 members.
 The committee in charge of the Legion Boys camp at Burlington to which under privileged boys not eligible to other camps may attend, is formulating plans for the con- ing summer season.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-26
Hungarian Immigrant Lad Started On S5 a Week Job-Bought Own Thea ter and From Earnings Invested Further.

New York, March 26 (UP)-1he story of William foXS way to wealth has the ring of the familiar. It is the story of the immigrant boy who with Alger-hke persistence overcame privation and hardship, flouted powerful rivals and made good. The fact is simply that he knew what he wanted,
 What he vanted-and while he was still in his teens-Was a theater. He got one. Later he was to get around $50 of them. The battle for their control, as we'll as the control of what was shown in them, was 10 result in 8 dozen legal and financial clashes with more than $t9O, 100000 as the stake.
 Born in Hungary
 Fox was born January I, 1872, in Tulchva, Hungary. While he was still an infant his family moved the brick-and dust Of New York s east side. Fox went 10 the public schools and, at 15, started 10 work. He sponged suits and he got S5 a week. Of this sum he kept out 50 cents for himself A dime gained him weekly admission to theater.
 When his boss heard of such eX- travagance he was indignant. Of what use would this boy become, who squandered his money in a theater? And Foxs mother was also unsympathetic when William first broached the idea that he should some day buy q show house.
 Buys Out Employer
 Fox's salary advanced by degrees until it reached $17 Q week. He had saved s600 and when the proprietor refused to pay him more meney the youngster bought the business. Soon he was to have sufficient capital to buy, In 1904. a theater on Broad way Brooklyn, at a cost of s1,- 666.66.
 When the camp-chair seats of this tiny theater were ftlIed-and this happy condition obtained but rarely -the gross receipts were $7.S0. Only a year or so ago the palatial Roxy theater in New York. one of the Fox chain, took in s7OO,oOO over a four week showing of The Cock-Eyed World"
 In the early days of the movies, Edmund Rothschild. Fox's early en- ployer and now a prosperous bank CT, called at the small theater and saw one of the fickering films. It is a Hollywood legend that Roths- child announced that the show was terrible, that Fox himself of slight ly crazed and that the whole idea was unsound.
 Rothschild Amazed
 For why should a good workman like yourself" Rothschild was quot ed as saying, "take real money and show such foolishness as horse cowboys jumping, murderers firing guns. Is this then a business?"
 But the little "hole in the wall'' began to provide profits and within the first five years Fox had built a
New Britain herald., 1930-03-26
Cotton Opens Steady at
 Slight Decline in Price

New York, March 26 P1Cotton opened steady today, unchanged to q decline of points, in response to relatively easy Liverpool cables. Overnight buying orders for May sent the price up to 15.62 during the first few minutes, or ? points above yesterdays closing. but the de- mand was supplied by realizing and the market showed net losses of 3 to 6 points soon after the call. Further trade buying and covering around 1855 for May and 15.10 for the new October contract. however, had a steadying effect and the market was barely steady within a point or two of yesterdays close at the end of the first half hour.
 Liverpool cables said there had been local and continental liquida- tion absorbed by trade calling in that market and reported a moderate de- mand for cotton cloths from India and South America.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-26
Samuel Hemingway of
 New Haven Dies Today

New Haven, March 26 (UP) - Samuel Hemingway, proficient of the New Haven Second National bank. died suddenly at his home here today in his 72nd year He had been pres- ident of the bank for 30 years.
 Beginning as d clerk in the Second National 50 years ago, Hemingway progressed to the presidency. At the time of his death he also was vice president and trustee of the New Haven Savings bank and a director of the New Haven Water Company, Milford Water Company, and West Shore Railroad Company. He was a member of the citizens committee, proprietors of the historic Central Green.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-26
TWO TEAMS IN FINALS

Birmingham. Eng, March 26 Pl- Arsenal and Huddersfield town won their way 10 the final of the English Football Association cup competi- tion today.
 Arsenal defeated Hull City one goal to none in a replayed game from the seni-final round. Jaclihot of Arsenal, scored the only goal of the match which was played on the grounds of Aston Villa.
 Huddersfeld Town put out the Wednesday, of Sheffield, in the semi final on Saturday.
 The final will be played on April 26.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-26
BEAUTY BEGINS
 FROM WITHIN

Why have a pmpIy, blotchy, sallow skin? You must clean your system by removing the poisonous waste in the intestines. when due to constipa- tion, with the purely vegetable in- gredients in Schenck's Mandrake Pills. A few days use of Schencks Man drake Pills and you have clear skin and feel fit all over. Schenck's $ Man drake Pills are a doctors prescription and you can find nothing better for keeping your system in . clean, healthy condition.
 At your druggist, 25c a box
 (sugar.coated or unc oated)
New Britain herald., 1930-03-26
BOSTON WOOL REPORT

Boston, March 26NUP)-The Bos- ton wool market report issued to- day by the local office of the Unit ed States department of agriculture follows:
 The wool market is very slow. Quotations on the territory GAS and Lower grades are quoted about steady. According to cable reports to Boston firms. prices at London of fine merino wools are a little firmer while crossbreds are easier. Reports from primary markets show similar trends.
 USE HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
New Britain herald., 1930-03-26
CORONER SMELLS TREASURY

' Hartford, March 26 Pl-The state
 of Connecticut today received money from an entirely new source. A
 check in the amount of s2,157.65 has been received by the state
 comptroller from Judge Walter M.
 Pickett of New Haven, executor of the estate of the late Eli Mix, for
 many years coroner of New Haven county, and represents sums of
 money taken by the coroner from time to time from the bodies of dead persons, and remaining un-
 claimed by heirs or legal represen- tatiyeS,
New Britain herald., 1930-03-26

an experiment of we'll intent and high purpose which had proven sadly inadequate" and after re- hearsing the evils of prohibition, as he saw them, said:
 'In making this statement am not unmindful of the fact that I shall probably lose the support of the fanatical drys and the backing of the political machine, but, will not seek office under false pre- tenses."
New Britain herald., 1930-03-26
Court Meets in Yard
 To Accommodate Cripple

Lawrence, Mass, March 26 (F9 - The Essex county probate court held a session in the courtyard today to accommodate Edwin H. Brock, crip- pied former Haverhill real estate op- orator, who was unable to leave his automobile. Judge and attorneys ad- journed to the courtyard, while Brock, who was called as a witness to the will of Lewis w. Roscnthal, Haverhli shoe maputacturer, an- swered the customary questions. The will was approved
New Britain herald., 1930-03-26
SECTION HAND KILLED

Easton, Mass, March 26 LF - Frank Walker, 5 years old, d New York, New Haven &3 Hartford rail- road section hand, was fatally in jured today by q passenger train near the North Easton station on the old Colony division. He died in the station while awaiting medical at tcntion.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-26
TWO MEN ARRESTED

New York, March 26 (UP)- Jack Warren, 24, of South Nor walk, Conn, and William Brandon IS, of Norwalk, were members ot a. band of four arrested today on q charge of robbery They were ic be arraigned in Harlem court later today,
New Britain herald., 1930-03-26
Commander Booth Says
 Army Against Persecution

Boston, March 26 Pl-Commander Evangeline Booth of the Salvation Army, who is visiting in this city, to- day said that the army aligned itself with the rest of the religious world in the protest against religious per secution reported in Russia.
 The Salvation Army knows full well the meaning of persecution, she said, and was second to no other group in it's stand for religious liber-
New Britain herald., 1930-03-26
SEWERS CARRY OFF FLOOD

storm water sewers carried off
 he heavy rain Of last evening difficulty, City Engineer Philip X, Merriam. reported today after an inspection. The Willow Frook system worked to perfection In the last heavy storm. the depart, ment encountered serious difficril. ties with this partly completed pro jcct when the water backed up.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-26
HEBRON NAMED MANAGER

Buenos Aires, March 26 tP-Con- nio E. Heron, former commercial attachc at the American legation at Montevideo, has been appointed manager of tho North American Chamber Of Commerce at Buenos Aires.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-26
MEETING IS POSTPONED

The organization meeting of ice hockey enthusiasts scheduled for last night at the office of the Swift because of the weather until next Monday evening at the same time and place.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-26
HELD ON AUTO THEFT

New Haven, March 26 (UP) - Charged with stealing an automo- bile here yesterday, James c. Di Stefano, 20, of Lawrence, Mass, was bound over to>criminal superior court today in s1.O00 bonds.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-06-14
SALVAGE YIELDS FORTUNE
 TO THRIFTY INDUSTRIES

WASHINGTON, June IA. - The practice of thrift by American in dustry nets at least s7500 900, ac- icording to the department of com- |merce, through the salvaging of material from scrapheaps and refuse containers.
 The bureau of mines of the de- partment estimates that half a bil- lion dollars is saved through re- claiming scrap iron and steel and an additional quarter of billion is gained through reclamation of other common metals.
 The salvaging of waste is an in- dustry initself, according to J. P. Dunlop of the bureau, although not recognized as such. and is an inn portant factor in the supply of raw material and helps to reduce the cost of many products.