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New Britain herald., 1930-05-06
Jameson Says S7,3OO Paid Churchman to Help Settle Debts
 Checks Made Out to Cash - Accounts Ap- parently Changed.
Former Coolidge Secretary, Introduced Him to Religious Leader Good Suggested Dona- tions to Society Fighting for Principles

Washington. May (PJ-E. C. Jameson, New York capitalist, told the senate lobby committee today he had contributed s172,S0o of his per sonal funds, including S65,3OO to Bishop James Cannon, Jr.. to op- pose Alfred E. Smith for the presi- dency in 1928.
 The witness, q lawyer and head of New York Insurance company, testified he favored the 18th amend ment and vas glad to support it with money.
 The New Yorker was called after testimony by Representative Tink- ham, republican. Massachusetts, that he (Jameson) had contributed S65,30O to Cannon, but that the bishop had reported receipt of only |S17,000.
 Reads Bishops Telegram i Chairman Caraway, of the com- mittee, read a telegram from Can non 10 Jameson which suggested that the report should say that sf7.- 800 was paid the "headquarters committee anti-Smith democrats and that $4S000 was paid the "Vir- ginia committee anti-Smith demo- Crats"
 Cannon was chairman Of the Vir- ginia antI-Smlth committee in 1928.
 He will be called as witness be- fore the committee finishes it's in- Ycstigation of wet and dry organi- cations.
 The committee adjourned until Thursday. Then F. Scott McBridsc. of the Anti-Saloon league. will tes- tify.
 A letter written by Jameson. which was read by Chairman Cara way said s17,o00 had been used by Cannon and tle remainder by the anti-Smlth committee of Virginia, Of which Cannon was chairman.
 Checks Made Out to Cash"
 Jameson produced q number Of checks to Cannon. several of which were made payable to cash"
 Two of the cheeks, one for s4,S00 and the other for s3,0oO, were dated after the campaign was over
 Jameson said Cannon was in debt fer bills and that this amount was contributed to aid the bishop
 Where did you get the inforna- ton the bishop was in debt?" Cara way asked
 He told mo SO" James replied saving the debts were for station cry and printing.
 Did ne tell you what the print ins bills were for?" No. I didn't ask"
 Caraway said both the checks
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New Britain herald., 1930-05-06
PAYNE SWORN IN AS
 WAR OFFICE ASSISTANT
aChusetts Man Takes Oath in Washington-Hurley, Nearly
 Well, Present

Washington, May 6 LPo - Freder- ick H. Payne of Massachusetts was today sworn in as assistant secretary Of war.
 He fills the post left vacant by the appointment Of Secretary Hurley 10 succeed the late James W. Good.
 The ceremony was attended by general staff officers and Secretary Hurley whose appearance at the de partment today was the first since he became ill some time ago. The secretary said he felt sufficiently re- covered 10 resume the active direc- ton of army affairs immdlately.
 A reception by the new assistant secretary was held for officers or duty at the department after the CerpnlOnN.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-06
LEVITT APPEAL WILL
 REACH HIGH COURT
Comstock vs. City of New Britain Is Also
 Scheduled

Hartford. May LPl-The next step in the effort of Prof. Albert Levitt Of Bedding to oust the mem ters Of the public utilities commis- sion for alleged neglect of duty is as signed for tomorrow morning beforg Connecticut supreme court.
 The case of Albert Levitt agalns. the attorney general comes before the higher court as an appeal of the attorney general from the order of the superior court. dated February 1. 1880, directing him 10 file a com plaint for the removal Of the com mission members.
 Alleged failure 10 enforce the law regarding the elimination of grad crossings by railroad companies, as set forth in section 371o, general statutes. revision Of 1918, was the complaint in q petition of october -, 1929 to the attorney general, for the removal.
 The latter declined 10 file q com paint, informing Prof. Levitt that such action was not justified upon his part, MT. Levitt IS representing himself and Attorney General BeE- jamin w. AlIing and Deputy Attor- hey General Ernest L, Averlll are appearing for the defendant.
 There are only i cases in the ! May term of the supreme court al l Hartford. assigned for today and to- morrow. Today's assignments are: 1 Charles P. Kirsch against Edward ] H. Coon: Helen R. Spencer against , Charles E Mack; Harry A. Scheei
New Britain herald., 1930-05-06
Drive On Stores Planned

Washington, May (P-The pro- hibtion bureau may undertake q nationwide drive against the ven- dors Of paraphernalia used in con- nection with in etraffic in illicit liquor.
 Officials Of the bureau today were engaged in a close study Of the su- preme courts decision declaring such equipment subject 10 seizure when offered for sale so as 10 at tract purchasers who intend 10 utilize 1t in the unlawful manufaC- ture Of IntoxiCants,
 Assistant Secretary LoWman Of the treasury department, said he believed the courts decision pre- sented the enforcement unit with ef- foctive weapons to be used in com. batting the bootleGger who manu- features his own wares. The bureau has refrained from interfering with
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New Britain herald., 1930-05-06
CLIMAX 0F
 B.P. w.. MEETING
Only One Member of C0lnuiS-
 sion Appears for Session
ACTING CHAIRMAN ABSENT
Applicants for Gasoline station Per init Present for Hearing Advertised in Newspapers-Body Has Four Republicans, Ono Democrat.

A scheduled meeting of the board of public works, called 10 act on two applications for gasoline filling sta ton licenses and 10 elect Ernest x. Humphrey to the chairmanship which has been vacant for three weeks, was not held last night be- cause only one member Of the con- mission put in an appearance.
 Advertised, in accordance with law, the meeting was to open at 7:30 o'clock. q that hour, Commissioner Howard A. Timbrell. a new mem bor of the board, was on hand as were City Engineer Philip A. Merriam Clerk Thomas F. McGrath, newspa- per reporters, and Harry Revoir and Emil Charland, the applicants for gasoline permits.
 The little group sat around smok- ing cigars and speculaung on the possibility of no meeting being held | until an hour had passed, then it was agreed that no chance of a ses- sion was in sight and the office was 1 cleared.
 At the office Of the board of pub ] lie works today the statement was made that Mr. Humphrey had been 1 informed Of the scheduled meeting and that word was expected from him, after a conference with Mayor | Quigley, as to what commissioners should be notified, This information was not received yesterday, as eX- pocted, and last night MT. Humphrey and all other members. excepting Commissioner Timbrell, were absent
 Four Republicans. One Democrat
 X peculiar condition exists in tho board Of public works. which is 1T the process of reorganization. George R. Dobson and John L. Pagan, dem ocrats. have resigned, and George F Atwater has been displaced by Tim brell. No announcements concerning the other commissioncrships hac been received up to the time Of las nights meeting As far as the office
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New Britain herald., 1930-05-06
MORTON REAPPOINTED POLICE COMMISSIONER Edward M. Pratt Expected 10 Be Another New
 Member

Upon receiving word from Mayor Quigley this afternoon that the chief executive wanted him to remain on the board Of police commissioners Harry l.. Morton accepted the ap- pointment
 Commissioner Morton was origin ally appointed by Gardner C. Weld when the latter was mayor. He is q democrat and former member of the board of public charities.
 It was reported this afternoon that Michael w. Bannan. who has been chairman of the board, will not be reappointed. Edwin A. Parker will be chairman and the other repuhli- can commissioner will be Edward NJ. Pratt, former secretary of the school board.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-06
MALIEZ PLEADS GUILTY,
 FACES LIFE SENTENCE
Head Of Countcrfeiters to Be Sent cnCcd to Life On Second De-
 gree Murder of ZitO

New Haven. May tEl -- OraZio Maltez, master mind of a gang Of counterfeiters and bootleggers today pleaded guilty to a charge Of murder in the second degree for the death Of Dominick Zito, 19 years old rack eter, who was taken for a ride" last November. A sentence Of life inn prisonment is mandatory.
 Maltez's trial was cheduled 10 open this morning before Judge Edwin C.. Dickinson in superior court
 He held long conference with his counsel. John NJ. Chapnick and Da vid l.. Fitzgerald, ST, former mayor Of New Haven and then changed his plea of not guilty to one of guilty.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-06
SEN. DILL ADMITS
 JUDGESH|P OFFER
Patronage Bribe Charges
 Dragged Into Open in Senate ASHURST NAMES OFFICIAL
Washington Leader says Friend Told Him He Would Be Named Federal Judge If He Voted to Confirm Parker.

Washington. May 6 UP)-The patronage bribe charges involved m the Parker nomination were brought into open discussion In the senate today,
 Senator Henry L. Ashurst, demo- crat. Ariz,, under proddjng by al- ministration senators, declared lie had been informed by Senator Clar- ence Dill. democrat, Wash, that federal judgeship had been offered him if he would vote 10 confirm John J. Parker as supreme court justice.
 says Offer Not Serious
 Dill then made a statement to the senate declaring he had not taken the offer seriously. He said n gentleman" from his state had come to him ami told him the ad- ministration was ready 10 'reward with almost anything" those who would vote for Parker.
 Dill spoke in such a husky voice that senators asked him to speak louder.
 q have hositatcd 10 inject myself into this disturbance" he said. 'AlI the senator from Arizona has said was in good faith, but he IS mis- taken"
 Well, then, tell what you told me in the presence Of Senator Bratton democrat. New MeNico) at lunch the other day" shouted Ashurst
 All right" said Dill. "l vas talk ing about being impressed with the pressure that was being brought to bear on me 10 vote for Judge Park CT. I told about q gentleman from my own state who suggested l would be in high, favor with the admins tration if I should vote for Parker
 "I was amused at the gentleman statement and tried 10 draw him out. He told me l would he re. warded with anything l wanted.
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New Britain herald., 1930-05-06
WILLOW BROOK JOB
 DELAY BLAMED ON
 A. H. CORPORATION
City Engineer Merian Also As CribeS Extra Cost to Factory
 Officials
COMMITTEE OF INQUIRY
 ON TOUR OF INSPECTION

Manufacturers Ultimatum Accepted |
 by City Before Work Started Aft l
 CT Months of Exchanging Written
 Agreement-Cost Will Be s11 900
 in Excess of Appropriation-Com
 pletion Expected About May 20.
 Blame for the delay in complet- ing the Willow Brook diversion pro- iect, which has been complained of 10 Councilman w. G. Gibney with the result that an Investigation was begun, was placed on the American Hardware corporation by City En- gineer F. \. Merian during an in- spection Of the work this forenoon. The officials of the concern die tated the course to be followed in bringing the stream through their property between Monroe street and the foot Of Arch street, with the re- suit that lodges of rock were struck and the cost of eXcayating them was considerably greater than the amount which would have been nec- essary had the brook been channel cd through soft earth, the city en- gineer said.
 ! There was also an additional ex- pense of $400 caused by the Amer ! Ican Hardware corporations insis- tence that the sluice gate at the foot Of Arch street he operated mechani- cally instead of manually, he said and the inability of the city 10 start the work during the dry pre-winter season made the dredging more diff . tlCult and expensive, one item alone being s200 for rubber boots for the IIaborers who would have been able 10 work in shoes had the job been started sooner.
 Work Delayed Two Months
 The public works department was desirous of starting the project fully two months prior to December 10, Engineer Merriam told the inyestiga- tors, but the American Hardware corporation officials would not move speedily and the written agreements which were necessary before the work could be put under way were sent back and forth, with radica changes, until finally the corporation delivered an ultimatum from which there was no bending and the terms were met so that further delay might be preCluded.
 Councilmen Frank L. ConIon and William s. Scheuy members of tht investigating committee, urged that
 the board Of public works take i'm mediate steps to extend Brooklawr street through to Monroe street b1 . building a Culyert as planned in thu : diversion plans, and he also urgeC
 that the extension or Harding stree
 through 10 Shuttle Meadow avenu' be completed by building the culver . planned in the original layout A
 former chairman of the board Councilman Conlon was familia , with the procedure, and Enginee ] Merriam agreed 10 bring to the atten l ton Of the board the advisa bilit
 fCOrti0urd on psre o0t
New Britain herald., 1930-05-06
SUPPLIES
 SALES UNDER BAN
DOran to Move Immediately
 Against Such Concerns
CITES RECENT DECISION
Paraphcrnalia Manufacturers VIII Be Prosecuted. Then Retail Sales Organizations-Effe Weapon in Hands of Agents.

Washington, May s~tPD-The gov ernment moved today to suppress all sale Of paraphernalia for liquor manufacture.
 The drive is being undertaken un- der the supreme court decision yes terday that distribution of such equipment was illegal under the Nolstead law.
 DOran Announces Plans
 Prohibition Commissioner Doran announced the step, saying the ac- ton of the supreme court in up- holding the seizure Of bottles, casks and corks in Pittsburgh, on the ground that they had been display ed 10 attract purchasers who in tended to use them in manufacture Of Illicit liquor. gave the bureau an effective weapon 10 proceed against every large concern producing such articles.
 After the big dealers are wiped out Doran said the bureau would go down the line
 Our first job is to proceed against the big supply houses of paraphcrnalia for commercial home brew and for aging moonshine li- quor." Doran said.
 we will proceed against every person and concern where the con ditions are similar to the Pittsburgh 1 case which was upheld by the su- preme court yesterday
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New Britain herald., 1930-11-21

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New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
Cashier Beats Off Three
 Bandits. Killing One

Sydney. N s. W, Nov. 91 tp-- Left in sole charge Of the suburban branch Of 8 big bank for few minutes this morning the cashier. NJ. F. Hodgkinson. not only beat off a desperate attack by three gunmen but fatally shot one Of them after ho had been seriously wounded The bafflcd bandits dashed off in q taxi in which they had dragged thHir wounded companion. The gunman's body later was found dumped OH the sand hills just outside the citv. The cashier is in the hospital It is believed he will recover.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
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synopsis: DaNld Irost's moth--, proud aristocrat Of Cloughbarre. Pennsylvania. always has hated her sons wife, Fanny. Even when the7r daughter, Sheila is born. the elder Mrs. Frost does not uubend. David has left his uncIes bank and moved from his mothers hOme to a separ- ate cottage for Fauny's sake. but his mother and uncle are determined somehow to force him 10 return. Rob Daniels, whose wife Leila, Dayid's wealthy cousin. is out or sympathy with him falls in low with Fanny and reveals his emotion just before sailing with the Ameri- can army for France. David sudden- ly loses hLs rob, and suspects il is q new move 10 forte his return 10 Inc bank and to his mothers house. He prepares 70 mo>e 10 Seattle 10 take a new position. Then. through Fan ny's careIessness. Shella. 'Gs.r usly IS taken desperately II.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
GANDHI HAS EASY
 LIFE AT YERODA
Food Touched Only by Brah-
 mans to Prevent Poisoning

roona. India, Nov q (P-Ma- hatma Gaudhi. sponsor of the ln- dependence movement in India, has been made one of the worlds most comfortable prisoners. He has been given enlarged quarters in Yeroda prison and two white wardens have been assigned to see that he wants for nothing.
 By arrangement Of the British government Gandhi has been moved 10 that part Of the Jail originally designed for European prisoners. He has three rooms or cells, 10 him. self. hath and flower garden. He sleeps out under the stars. the mon soon or rainy season having passed. The two European wardens, in con- stant attendance. move Gandhi's bed out in the garden at nightfall and return il into the building. out of the sun, early in the morning.
 As from the beginning of his ln- generation at Yeroda, near Poona, Gandhi has his own Brahman cook. Milk forms one Of the chief articles of his fare, This is obtained from q herd of goats specially provided by the government and tended by faithful Brahmans. Every bit of food entering the prison for the prophet is handled only by Brahmans. No European has anything 10 do with the food for him, tho government having taken this procaution 10 counter congress party assertions that Gandli was in danger of being poisoned h.. white attendants.
 CUl;iyatCs Flowers
 As a means Of recreation Gandhi recently has taken up the cultivation ot flowers He looks after his blos- sons early in the morning. before the sun becomes too hot Usually afterward lie operates his spinning wheel until noon. in compliance with one of inc nationalist aims that all Indians wear nothing but homemade clothes
 X good part Of the afternoon Gandhi deyotos 10 reading and at tending 10 his correspondence. rris- on officials say that ho is model prisoner. His only request has been that daily ration include q liberal all lowanca of ra1sjns. These are from California.
 The Hindu prophet, or great soul as he is called by his followers, this being the meaning Of mahatma, has
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
Ryan Estate Is Worth
 S121.O2S.992 to Heirs

New York, Nov. 21 tP-The estate of Thomas Fortune Ryan, who died November 23, 1928, is valued at .$121,02S.992.
 Clendenin Ryan, son and eXecu- tor of the will. filed an accounting yesterday showing that the estate will pay the state of New York an inheritance tax of s17.379.291 and to the federal government S4,3S2,O12.
 The most valuable stock holdings of Mr. Ryan were; $43,2l2,70o m North Virginia, Corporation; 'slJ,- 216,S75 in R. J. Reynolds Tobacco B: S13.351,4 ,4GO in Liggctt and Meyers Tobacco: S1.G65, ,005 in L. s. Tobac- so; s11,576.S12 in Guaranty Trust; $5.795.337 in Chicago and Eastern III. Ky; s3,235,912 in American Tobacco.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21

never been charged with any spe- citic offense and never has come up for trial.
 The ordinance under which he was arrested was framed in such general terms that it enables the person on any charge which can possibly be construed as d menace to public order. It was last employed in the year 1906 for the detention of the Natu brothers, who were ac- cused in connection with what is known as the Rand murder case. ' Gandhi was arrested May 5.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
Overnight News
By the Associated Press.
 Domestic

| By the Associated Press Domestic | Washing ngton--Proposal to transfer certain activities of children s 1 bureau to public health service stirs 1 furore in Hoorer's child conference. l Lincoln, Neb. Blizzard sweeps 1 Nehra ska, eastern portion visited by rain and sleet, snoWdrifts block 1 highways.
 Bismarck. N. D.-Sleet, snow and rain assail North Dakota. ! St. Paul, Minn.-Snow and sleet 1 cripple communication and trans 1 portation.
 shington-Congress urged to appropriate s5o,oOO,O0o road fund as drought relief measure. Los Angeles-Police believe F men and woman taken in narcotic raids are members of kidnaper gang. New York-National crime com- mission proposes secret question: naire asking merchants of principal cities for experiences with rack ctcers. Washington-Comprehensive in vestigation of nations broadcasting . facilities proposed to radio com mission
 Westport Mass.-E. P. Charlton. yice president of r. ". Woolworth company, dies. Washington Hoover shakes hands with 2,5o0 delegates to child conference
 New York -- National Manufac- tIrer's association told that business shows improvement in fl states. Foreign Paris-Utterance of German for cisn minister regarded as yelled de- mand for revision of peace treaty.
 Londor-Daily Express informed two hattalions Of red army mutiny hear Moscow.
 Moscow-Tass News Agency de- mes mutiny of red soldiers. London-Dspatches from Warsaw say epidemic Of influenza is raging ip Poland.
 Bucharest - King Carol suffers from cold. Budapest - Prince Otto called rightful occupant Of Hungarian throne at banquet celebrating his 18th birthday.
 Rio dc Janeiro-Tormcr Presi- dent Washington Luis leaves for lisbon.
 Melbourne. Nov. q LP)-Prohibi-
 New England
 Boston - State fire marshal rec ommonds deportation of five un-
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21

naturalized aliens who have been convicted of arson or burning build ings to defraud.
 Boston - Walter Moller. 52, Swe- dish member of the crew of the Brit ish steamer Wearbridge, reported drowned at sea.
 Boston - Handling of the finan- ces Of the towns Of Barre, Dana and Lancaster criticized by state off, cial.
 Boston - C. c. patrol boat Jack son anchors at Quarantine with tug and two liquor laden barges.
 North Smithfield. R. l. Forest dale textile mills buildings bring s9,- 900 at auction.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-21
KIDNAPPING PLOTS
 BARED BY POLICE
Los Angeles Citizens Objects Of
 California Scheme

Los Angeles, Nov q (P-Pollce claimed today they had broken up q gang of alleged kidnapers respon- sible for threats made recently against several prominent Los An geles citizens. The announcement came after the arrest of F men and q woman in a series of raids conducted last night by Edward Chitwood, head of the narcotic squad.
 Face Narcotic Charges
 Although members of the sus- pected gang. allegedly organized in East St. Louis. H.. by gangsters from Chicago and New York, were held on charges of violation of the state narcotic act. Chitwood said he had information from the under world they plotted the kidnapings and actually carried out two of them.
 Chitwood said the prisoners or EanizAd the plot to kidnap Harry Chandler. publisher Of the Los An seles Times, which recently was re- vealed by police after the publish CT had been placed under guard. No attempt was made to carry out threats agains. Chandler.
 Investigators said two wealthy citizens had been kidnaped and had paid ransoms but did not make re- ports because Of threats against their lives.
 suspects to Be Viewed
 The suspects, taken in raids on isolated hidcouts, were to be pa raded before victims of holdups to- day in an effort to obtain identf- cations. Police said narcotics were found in the apartments raided. They said they had information the gang members held regular meet