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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-01
Made Peace with Foes.

Her great ambition was TO live
through her Tooth birthday. On that
day, May /, last, when she made her
peace with her bitterest foes, John D.
Rockefeller, ST., and his son, Mother
Jones was carried from her bed out
into the sunshine under the apple trees
where friends and cameramen gath
cred around her. She was happy and
at peace with the world, but the excite
ment of the celebration told on her
strength She was never to leave her
bed again.
On her Tooth birthday, when mes
sageS of congratulation poured in from
labor leaders all over America, Mother
Jones received a gracious message from
John d. Rockefeller, jr., which greatly
surprised her.
Rockefeller is a good man at heart"
the feeble woman said. "Pve fought
him and his father for years. Yes, I
can forgive them for putting me in jail
and fighting my boys but can never
forget"
The next day Mother Jones replied
generously to Rockefeller's message and
the Ratchet was buried. But not SO
with regards to John L. Lewis, presi-
dent of the United Mine Workers OF
America. For years Mother Jones mad
given. her all 10 the cause OF the miners
enlisted in the fight to Dust Lewis from
its control.
one of her last acts was to contribute
81 900 from her meager funds to aid
the fight Of the Reorganized Mine
Workers, q rival outgrowth OF the big
union, to DUST Lewis.
autobiography Written Here.
Her autobiography, published several
years ago, was written mostly at the
washington home of Mrs. Terrence
Powderiy, widow of Terrence Powderly,
lifelong friend Of Mother Jones, former
head OF the knights Of Labor and once
commissioner of immigration OF the
United States. Clarence barrow wrote
the Introduction.
From q background Of two genera
| tions devoted to the welfare Of the OPP
pressed, the connbative, white-haired
woman beloved as mother" In thou
sands of humble homes and respected
ct the seats Of the mighty, had given
Iunstintedly Of the better part Of heE
! 0es years to fighting battles Of laborine
men and women.
saEcther Jones influence and friend
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-01
Bethesda Chamber to Meet.

BY STAFF Correspondent of The Star.
BETHESDA, Md, December 1.-The
Bethesda Chamber of Commerce will
hold its regular monthly meeting to-
night in the county building here.
Thomas E. Hampton, secretary. said to-
day only routine business is scheduled
for the session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-01
BURIAL ASKED BESIDE MINERS.
Wish Of Mother Jones Recorded Three
Years Ago to BE Carried Out.

MOUNT OLIVE, Ill, December R.-
Mother Jones will rest In death where
she fought In life-beside her boys.
that she be buried in the, Mount Olive
Union Miners Cemetery. the necrpp0lls
dedicated TO the STRIKERS killed IL the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-01
Railway Defaults on Interest.

SHANGHAI, December (P).-The
Marking Railway has defaulted on an
interest payment of f66,700, which fell
due today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-01
REDS HIT IN MEXICO
Federal Prosecutors Ordered 4
Halt Propaganda Circulation.

{ MEXICO CITY, December 1 III
THE attorney general today instructed
federal prosecutors in various parts Of
the country to take vigorous action
against Communists propagandists and
20 put stop to circulation Of their lit
erature.
The order followed return Of the at
k0fnev general from a trip to Northern
Mexico, where he ID said TO have OBJ
tanned evidence Of Communists props
Rar&a work On q large scale,
New Britain herald., 1930-11-03
LIQUOR ISSUE IN
 VERMONT FEARED
Prohibition UnInaesured Factor r. in Coming Election

Montpelier, Vt, Nov. 3 P}-The usual republican landslide, which greets that party's nominees in Yer mont elections, this year has in its path an obstacle of unmeasured strength in the latest bug bear to political aspirations, prohibition.
 Whether the issue will prove sui tciently strong at the polls tom o-- row remains 10 be seen. It has. how ever, created what little intere t there is in an otherwise quiet cam. paign. Nermont's political excite ment normally appeares in the prl- rnGrieS, when in other years the vic tors were as good as elected.
 The contest to arouse the most in terest this year is that in the first congress cNal district. where Gov ernor John l.. Weeks, republican and dry. is opposed by Joseph A. McNamara. democrat, of Burlington. who is supporting his pa. tvs wet platform. A total of 14,b0p votes, which went in the primaries 10 Weeks unsuccessful opponents, neither Of them drys, furnishes the main problem.
 Other republican nominees 10 major offices see:l assured of vic tory.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-03
Miner Shot Dead After
 Stabbing Special Officer

Charleston. w Va, Nov. 5 tP-- One man was killed and two others were wounded when specia officer for g coal company attempted 10 arrest Joseph Campbell. a miner. after Campbell was alleged to have caused q disturbance at his home at Putney last night.
 The officer, J. W. Miller, who also holds a commission as a state pro- hibition enforcement agent, was stabbed twice by Campbell, The officer then shot and Killed his as saiIant Rufus Milan. who WIS deputized to assist in arresting Campbell, was shot in the leg acci- dentally by Miller.
 Coroner W. r. Black said there probably would be no arrests. He said Campbell had been drinking.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-03
Weeks Activities
 In Catholic Churches
S., .H;aTy's Church

Banns of marriage were publish cd for the second time between John Sikorowicz and Veronica 3purvey.
 There will be q requiem high mass Friday morning at o'clock fo1 RafacIc C!anfone.
 The men of the parish will re- ceive holy communion next Sunday at the o'clock mass.
 Today w2s the feast Of All Souls. Masses were celebrated at 5:G0, : and s o'clock.
 . Next Friday will be the first Fri day of November. Confessions will be heard Thursday afternoon and evening at the usual hours. Masses will be celebrated on Friday at $50, and : o'clock. There will be ex- position of the Blessed Sacrament all day Friday closing with holy hour in the evening at 7:30 o'clock
 Confessions for the parochia school children will be heard Fri day morning and those of the pull lie school children, Friday after noon at 3:30 o'clock.
 The children will have their own mass at 5 o'clock Saturday morning.
 There will be rosary and bcne- diction of the blessed sacrament this evening at 7:30 o'clock.
 St. Joscph'> Church
 Tuesday morning at o'clock there will be a requiem high mass for deceased members of St. Anne's society. Next Friday at o'clock an anniversary requiem high mass will be celebrated for Frank Curcio
 Next Friday being the first Fri day of the month, masses will be celebrated at 5:3o. : and s o'clock.
 The annual meeting and luncheon Of the Catholic Womcn's social serv- ice will be held at the Hotel Bond Hartford. on Saturday, November s.
 The meeting of the Children Of Mary will be held Tuesday evening at 7:20 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-03
Bridegroom Arrested
 For Worthless Cheeks

Boston. Nov. P--Edward W. Duplex. alias Martin I. Morrison. a bridegroom of less than three days. pleaded guilty in police court today of defrauding a retail store of s97.- 50 by means of a worthless check. James Hughes, alleged companion of Duplex in check frauds, pleaded not guilty 10 similar charge, Each was held in s2,o00 for further hear ing November r..
 Duplex and Miss Edith E. Worm wood. %. of Deep River, Conn.,, were married in Portsmouth. N. H., last Friday night. They registered soon afterWard at q Boston hotel where Duplex was arrested last night by police who said he had de- frauded several local merchants.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-03
TRIPLE COLLISION
 ON MOUNTAIN ROAD
New Britain Man Critically h. jaIed On Southington Slope
tSpeelal to the Heraldl

SouthinGton, Nov. 3 - Leo John son of Church street, New Britain, is in St Mary's hospital in Water bury in a critical condition as a re- suit of an automobile accident on the Southington mountain last night shortly after 1 [ o'clock. John An derson of ITS Stanley street. New Britain, was treated at the hospital for cuts about the head but was discharged immediately, and Glas- tonbury police have been asked 10 arrest kiell Eiistrom, whose address is given as R. F. D. No. 1 in Glas- tonbury, on a charge Of reckless driving. Another man, SWen Carl son, of New Britain, riding in Elk atroms car, escaped injury.
 Ekstrom's automobile ploughed into the rear of a machine driven hy c. A. HacIctt Of plainville as both were proceeding down the steep side Of the mountain. It caromed off and smashed into the rear of another being driven by George F. Macarthur of 1405 Main street. Hartford. and then turned over twice before coming to rest against a tree. The car was com pletely demolished in it's swift Gyrations.
 Of the quartet riding in the au- tomobjle, Johnson was most severe ly hurt. Fe has q possible fractured skull and possible internal injuries. Nothing w@s found of the alleged driver Ekstr7m, after the accident had taken place.
 Policeman Leslie Brooks investi- gated inc accident and decided 10 arrest the driver on the reckless driving charge. None of tho occu- pants Of the Hackett or Macarthur cars was injured.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-03
VARIOUS ISSUES
 ENGAGE FAR WEST
Oregon Voters Will Decide Con.
 cerning Anti-Ci6a1ette Law

San Francisco, Nov. 3 LFo)--Bond issue proposals in California, consti tutional amendments in Oregon, 4 dash of prohibition and personalities compose a political potpourri on the election day menu Of the Pacific coast states.
 An anticigarette bill is among the thirteen measures. Ten of them proposed constitutional amendments upon which Oregon voters will de eide.
 Californians will vote upon three bond issues, totaling s65,00O000 in cmding a Golden Gate bridge propo- sition, veterans home and farm act and an issue to improve the San Francisco harbor,
 Prohibition Issue
 Prohibition, regarded as q minor issue, enters the California guberna- torial contest between Milton K Young, democrat, dry and Mayor James Rolph, Jr., of San Francisco, republican nominee, generally re- garded as a liberal
 Other contests in which prohibi- tion figures are the congressional race between Charles G. Heifner. democrat, Seattle, opposing Ralph A. Horr, republican, whose fight in tho Washington republican conyen- tion brought about adoption of an anti prohibition plank; the senator ial race in Oregon, where Charles L. McNary. republican incumbent, has three oponcnts faToring a dry law referendum and in Oregon Wher } Congressman Franklin F. Korell. re publican, is opposed by Charles II. Martin, democrat, favoring d refer endum on prohibition.
 The fight of George ". P, Hunt democrat nominee, for q seventh term as governor of Arizona dom- mates interest in that state.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-03
TEACHERS ID HAVE
 SOCIAL QN TUESDAY
Tea and Bridge to Be Enjoyed-
 Other Club Activities

The New Britain Teachers clut will give it's first tea of the year IT the club room tomorrow afternoon at 4:l5 o'clock. statement bears the information that though the tea Degins at 4;l5, the guests may stay as late as they care to. The socia! will be in charge of the teachers from the Bartlett. Lincoln, North the supervisors, Mrs. Elder Mrs Meilion, Miss Elsie Miles, Miss Eliz abeth Clark, Miss Katherine Rocha and Miss Mary Cox will act as host esscs.
 There will be four committees in- terested in the affair to help insure its success. They are: Rcfrcshment committee, chairman, Mrs. Manches- ter; decorating committee, chairman, Miss Rena Neri; bridge committed. chairman, Miss Marjorie Anderson announcement committee, chairman, Miss Gladys Stevens
 Card prizes will be given at each
 
 ium, while refreshments will be served in the club rooms. Sand wiches. pumpkin pie and coffee will be served.
 Committee Report
 The athletic and recreational committee headed by Miss Dorothy Hughes has announced that a min-
  started enabling teachers to play for reduced admission at the Stanley Arena on Monday afternoons upon presentation of their membership cards. The committee on golf is headed by Miss Minnie Clark.
 The committee further reported that meetings have been arranged at the Walnut Hill school auditorium, whereby teachers may come on Wednesday afternoons for a period of ten weeks and receive instructions In contract bridge under Mir. Hickey.
 Gym and Swimming
 Arrangements have been made by '. w. C. A. on Thursday afternoons at f.JV for period or four weeks. Swimming will begin at o'clock Miss May Koplowitz of the Smallev school. and Miss Marcella Ginsberg Of the Chamberlain school will be in charge of these activities.
 Club Bulletin Out
 The first bulletin of the Teachers club has been issued within the past few days. It contains brief, snappy reports from the chairmen of club committees" Robert s. Quimby is chairman of publicity and the bulle- tins will be issued on the third Monday of each month hereafter. Mr Quimby will receive notes for the bulletin up to the second Mon day.
 The course in mental hygiene given by Dr. Wells of the Hartford seminary is under way, meeting on Wednesday afternoons at 4:15 in room 102, Central Junior High school. This course carries a value of two college credits, acceptable as either undergraduate or graduate credit The credits are issued as from Trinity college. Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-03
Arson Agent Sentenced
 To Long Prison Term

Buffalo. N. Y. Nov. 5 tP)-Harry Bennett, 4, of Buffalo. accused Of setting scores of fires for payment from an alleged arson ring, today was sentenced by County Judge George H. Rowe to imprisonment at Auburn for 20 to 40 years. Ben nett was specifically convicted Of arson. fire degree, in connection with shoe store fire here in April 1926.
 Bennetts arrest scored the first victory for the police Of western New York in the breaking up q ring which they said had mulcted insur- ance companies in that section of the state of several million dollars during the past six years.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-03
Jews Hold Biz Protest Meeting
 In New York City; Riot Averted

New York, Nov. 5 (UP) - Forty thousand Jews stormed Madison Square Garden last night in a giant protest meeting against the recently announced British policy in Pales- tine.
 A near riot was prccipitated when
 the crowd. numbering over twice the capacity of the Garden, over wheImed the 25 policemen on duty and fought madly to get Tn. Three emergency wagons were called with police reserves. and the crowd only quieted down after the police threat ened 10 use tear gas bombs. The 20,000 or more persons who were unable to get in formed meet ings of their own outside, with leaders speaking from soap boxes in the vicinity of the Garden.
 Say Trust Repudiatcd
 A resolution. stating the Zionist position. was drawn up and passed Ly the crowd inside the hall. It asserted that the trust solemnIy as- sumed has now been repudiated, and described the British govern ment's declaration that further inn migration would be unwise as mere- ly mask to cover political reasons for the action.
 Messages of approval were read from Governor Franklin D. Roose- welt, Charles H. Futile, republican candidate for governor, William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor. and Senator William l. Borah of Idaho.
 The speakers included Bernard 5. Deutsch. president of the American- Jewish congress, Emanuel Neumann. president of the Jewish National fund, Felix M. Warburg, and Repre- sentative Hamilton Fish of New York
New Britain herald., 1930-11-03
kINANIS CLUB SPEAKER

Rev. Ray l.. Terry of New Haven will be the speaker at the meeting of the kiUaniS club to be held We'd ncsday noon at the Burritt Hotel. His subject will be "Lifes Great Re vealer." Rev MT. Terry spoke at '. meeting during the summer and a number of those who heard him talk at that time requested his return here
 Election of officers will take place at the meeting to be held on No yember 1 9th. The following mem- bers have been nominated: Presi- dent Dwight Skinner; vice presi- dent Earle Bishop; treasurer, Bill Hogan and district trustee, Art Berg. Fo- directors, seven to be appointed. Doc Grant, Joe Ward. Leland Clark. Thure Johnson. Bill Cannon. Ted Arrigan, Frank Rackliffe, Charles Robertson, Bill CoWlishaw, Archie Hawker, Elmer Papc and Ed Mag,
 The committee on kiwanis cduca- ton will hold competitive test on kiWanis Organization and Objectives In the near future.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-03
Bankers Capital Case
 Put Over to December

NeW York. Nov. (UP)-The ease of Philip Gundcr and asso- ciates, indicted for mail fraud n connection with the activities of the Bankers Capital corporation. was set for the December term in fed cr5l court today.
 Howard H. Gunder, Roland J. Rendel and Everett Sturges are the other defendants. The government overruIed by Judge Bondy.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-03
DOUBT EXISTS IN
 STATE CAMPAIGN
Both Parties Predict Senate
 Victory in Rhode Island

Providence, +. l., Nov. (P-The day before" stage of the Rhode Is- land campaign found much doubt surrounding the election outcome with both democrats and republicans claiming the L. $. senatorial contest in tomorrow's balloting. A gover- nor, |. s. senator, and three con- gressmen will be selected at tomor- rows elections.
 |. s. Senator Jesse II, Ietcalf, re- publican, seeking reelection, is op- posed by former Senator Peter G. Gerry, democrat, who failed reeiec tion by a narrow margin two years ago. Both are vets, but Metcalf has qualified his wet stand with a statement to the effect that he will work for repeal of the liquor laws according to the stand his conStitu- ents take on the state referendum question:: The 18th amendment, shall it be retained ?'
 In the gubernatorial race, Norman s. Case, republican incumbent, IS pitted against Theodore F. Greer, democrat. In the first and second congressional districts, Representa- tives Clark Burdicll and Richard $. Aldrich, republicans, are opposed by Samuel w. Smith, Jr., and Arthur L. Conaty. democrats. respectively,
 The democratic holder of thu third district seat. Jeremiah F. O'Connell, has retired and his place is sought by Francis E. Condon, democrat, and William k. Fortin republican.
 While the republicans have been standing on their records in office, the democratic campaign issues have been unemployment. depression, and prohibition.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-03
Alleged Yale Dormitory
 Burglar Returns Loot

New London. Nov. 3 Pl-Jewelry valued at $500 has been recovered by New Haven and local detectives at the home of William Reilly, II Perry street, who was arrested in New Haven Saturday charged with rifing the rooms of Yale students for the past several Saturdays while the campus was deserted with most of the boys at the football games.
 Reilly is 20 years of age and the son of Charles Reilly, engineer aboard H. & Waldens steam yacht Narada.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-03
Boynton Plans Start
 Of His Return Flight

Los Angeles, Nov. , (UP)-lntent on establishing a new west-east flight record, Stanley C. Boynton, 1S-year-old Lexington. Mass, youth planned to start from Grand Central airport today on his homeward journey.
 Boynton set new junior trans continental record when he flew here from Maine in g hours 56 min 1tes. clipping three hours from the previous mark. He arrived in Los Angeles late Saturday.
 i've learned one thing from this fight,' Boynton said. "The race is not to the sTiftest plane, but to the best navigator and the pilot who can maintain straight course under ali flying conditions.'
New Britain herald., 1930-11-03
Three Nreaths Placed
 On Tomb of Harding

Marion. O.. Nov. 5 WP)-Three wreaths, one Of them from Presi- cent Hoover. were placed on the Harding tomb here Sunday in com lnemoration Of the sixty-ffth birth day of the late president Warren G. Harding.
 The other wreaths were sent by .hc Boy Scouts of Cincinnati. who make an annual pilgrimage to the tomb and by the Ohio Sons of Vet erans.
 Ceremonies marking the anniver- sary we're conducted by the Hard ing Memorial association. Hoke Donithen. secretary of the associa- ton, spoke briefly
New Britain herald., 1930-11-03
One Killed, Four Hurt
 In Piattsburg Crash

PlattsDurgh, N. Y, Nov. 5.-(UP) One man was killed and four others were injured, two critically, when their car crashed into the lowered hoist of q locomotive crane which was proceeding across the state highway on a privately owned railroad. The victim was James Sul- livan, 57, chief of the Earre. Nt,, police department. Those injured are Charles Imlan, 34, William J. Inglfs. 43, Frank A. Worten, 43, and Roy Mcdowell, B, all of Barre. Lit tie hope is held for the recovery of Imlan and lrGlis.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-03
Detectives Deny Story
 Crater Is in Far West

Seattle. Wash. Nov %.-(Pl-De- tectives here to return W. E. Will lard 10 New York to face a grand larceny charge, today discounted re- ports that supreme Court Justice Joseph Force Crater, New York, missing nearly three months, was in Seattle.
 The detectives, Henry Devlin and Augustine Innella, instructed yester- day by Police Commissioner Null rooney to investigate a report that Crater was here, said the rumor arose through a case of mistaken identity
New Britain herald., 1930-11-03
Bromley Returns From
 Japan cn Ocean Liner

Victoria, E.. C, Nov. S.-(Pl- Back from his unsuccessful attempt to fly the Pacific from Tokyo to Tacoma. Harold Bromley today de clned to discuss the possibility Of transpacific flight next year. He arrived here yesterday from Japan
 The flier said however, that with anything like an even break. I have every reason 10 believe the passage Of the Pacific i3 feasible and have every confidence in being able to cross from Japan
New Britain herald., 1930-11-03
MAIL ORDER DIVIDEND

Chicago. Nov. 3 LPl-Montg0moTY Ward < Company today rcporteI | October sales of G$o.o92,S9t. an ill., crease of fl per cent over tho prcyl- ous month but ! decrease of about six and a half per cent compared with the same month in 1929.
 Sales in September 1930. were s21.332.576; in October 1929, th'y were $32.1SL2l7 During the first ten months of this year sales were s321.246.ol5. or $4G$3.4S7 less than during the same period in 1929, q decrease of 2.05 per CcTt.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-03
ENTIRE POLICE FORGE OF
 TOWN PLACED IN JAI!
Cops in Mexican Town Jailed For Going On Strike Because
 Of Wages

Ciudad Chihua hua, Mexico, Nov. 3 R-GeneraI Andreu Ortez has intervened in the police strike here and locked the entire police force up in the penitentiary.
 The police have been on a strike for several days because of unpaid wages. Friday they refused to obey the command of their chief to re- sume their posts and instead went to the governor en masse
 He accused them of indiscipline and put them behind the bars to ponder what further action he should take.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-03
New York Police Given
 Cards On Dry Regulation

NoW I orE, NOV. UF-SmaIT light blue cards were handed guests at the annual ball of the honor le- zion of the New York police depart mcnt at the Hotel Astor last nigh. They read:
 The eighteenth amendment will be strictly enforced.'
 Eligibility to the legion, which i.s composed of 1850 members, re- quires that man must have been cited for bravery by the department. Thc affair was attended by more than 40OO persons.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-03
DEMOCRATIC RALLY

Tho democratic party will bring tic campaign to q close at q rally # 1;30 o'clock tonight at Falcon hall on Beaver street. Judge Mangan, oX-Mayor Paoncssa and the local candidates for the legislature, At torne.-r GoogeI and Hagoarty. and
New Britain herald., 1930-11-03
P0LICu ON DUTY AT POLLS

Police Chief William C. Hart has ordered the following officers to do GutE at the voting places tomorrow First ward. Senior High school, Jo- seph Curry, Monroe, Officer Punku- his; second ward. State Trade school, Thomas Riley. third ward, Olson Radio store. t50 West Main street, Joseph Hayes; Camp school. John kranzit fourth ward, Central Junior High school, Fred Jones; fifth ward Bartlett school. James Cronin; - Broad street. Franllyn Dawloy; sixth ward, Elihu Burritt school. Herbert Warner; Patterson Chevrolet. George Spooncr.