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New Britain herald., 1930-03-31

sue involving Chairman Claudius Huston, of the republican national committee, and his handling of funds for the Tennessee River Inn provement association.
 This association, formerly headed by Huston, has led the lobby against the Norris bill. providing for gov ernment operation of the Shoals power plant. It has urged enactment of the Madden-Wright bill. This would turn the governments $1oo.- 00O,000 power plant over to the American Cyanamid company.
 Testimony before the senate lobby committee has shown that Huston accepted $36,1oo from the Union Carbide company for the improve ment association and used it to bol- ater his marginal stock account be- fore turning it over to the associa- ton. This led to widespread demands for Illusions resignation. He, mean- while, has insisted he will not re- sign, but in the face of authentic reports that President Hoover wants his resignation, Huston was expected today to make some move before long.
 May Take Up Prohibition
 Senate leaders hoped to dispose of the Norris bill before the end of this week. Then the prohibition bill probably will be the next major measure before congress. It will pro- vide the opportunity for a long pent-up senate debate on the prohi- bition situation.
 The nomination of Judge John J. Parker of North Carolina to the su- preme court bench likewise awaits senate action.
 A vigorous fight over his confirma- ton is expected in view of organ ized labor's opposition to him.
 Meanwhile the lobby committee $ investigation was expected today to continue through most of the rest of the session. Senator Robinson, republican, Ind, a member of the committee, has announced he will call John J. Raskob, chairman of the democratic national committee, to testify about prohibition lobby ing,
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
YOUTH HELD FOR JEALOUS SHOOTING
SkoWheSan MaD Kills Woman and Wounds Her SuitQr

Skowhegan, Me, March 2t tP)-- A 2l year old woman. Mrs. Doris Moran. was dead today and James Henderson, 19. of Madison was in q. critical condition as the after math Of gunplay by a former suitor at a party of young people.
 A charge of murder faces Don- aid Pomeroy, 9, who police say broke down after the shooting an declared that jealousy had prompt ed his act.
 The tragedy occurred early Nes- terday morning at an apartment party after a dance. Pomeroy. en- tering the room and finding Mrs. Moran and Henderson together, shot them both three times, wit nesses said. He submitted to arrest without resistance. The wounded couple were taken to the kenneb1 : Valley hospital and the woman die ] early today.
 Police said Pomeroy told them later he had kept company with Mrs, Moran but that they had re- gently quarreled. The woman an her husband, mill worker, have been separated and he could not be located last night. They had one child
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
Three Admirals Ordered
 Home From Naval Farley

London. March 31 R-Charles Francis Adams, secretary of the navy and a member of the United States delegation at the London naval con- ference, today ordered the return of Rear Admirals W. A. Moffett, H. F.. Yarnell and J. E. Pringle to the United States.
 Secretary Adams made the deci- sion after several days of consulta- ton with his colleagues, deciding that sufficient technical work had been done to permit the officers, who had been technical advisers to the delegation, to return home. It has not yet been determined if the services of Rear Admiral A. J. Hep burn can be dispensed with so he can return with the others. The officers proba bly, will sail on the George Washington April II.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
Reform School Trustees Accept
 Resignation of Supt. Edward Boyd

Merdcn, March 31 P}-The board of trustees of the Connecticut School for Boys today accepted the resig- nation Of Supt. Edward s. Boyd as of July 1, 1880, with the added stip- ulation that Mir Boyd will be re- lieved of his duties Immediately. F. P. Owen, assistant superintendent and bookkeeper, was appointed as successor to MT. Boyd until new superintendent is chosen
 The resignation Of Frank l.. Ma
 guire, supervisor Of the south di- vision, is understood to be before the trustees and will probably be ac- cepted this afternoon. Ernest S. Fuller of Somers, secretary of the board, acted as spokesman and stated that he believed other resig- nations were in the hands of the trustees or in the mails.
 Edward $. Hall of the state board of finance and control appeared be- fore the trustees today, on invitation and explained the situation relative to the recommendations of Governor Trumbulls personal committee. The trustees had argued that many of the dozen suggestions put forward could not be considered because of lack of funds.
 Mir. Halls presence today was sup
 posedly to clear up several of these
 matters. Acceptance of Mr. Boyd S resignation was not unexpected. His 1 retirement had been suggested by the governor commission and Hc- ccptance with immediate relief from | further duty shows an inclination
 on the part of the trustees, who in their own report had upheld Mir | Boyd, to cooperate with the con- i mittee representing the states chief | executive. MT. Fuller stated that
 Mir, Boyd, although without execu ! tive control over the school, could | continue 10 live there as late as July l and will undoubtedly assist acting
 Supt. Owen in an advisory capacity
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
GOVERNMENT OPENS DEFENSE OF SQUAW
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decision of last Friday to rest it's case and produced three minor wit nesses. Among them was Frank Schultz, a farmer, who testified that he gave to Anson Jimerson, father of the defendant, the chloroform used to strangle Mrs. Marchand
 Darby discussed the "Dooley let ter.," the illiterate, stumbling mis- sives which Mrs. Bowen received from a Mrs. Dooley" urging her to kill the white witch" Those letters, according to the state. were written by Lila Jimerson, who gave careful instructions as to just how Mrs Marchand should be killed.
 The witness said there were differ ences between the handwriting in the Dooly letters and that in a note written by Lila to Marchand.
 Lila Had Good Reputation
 Arthur c. Parker, director of the Natural Museum at Rochester, N. Y, testified he knew Lila and that she "bore a good reputation
 Anne Snow, aged aunt of the de- fendant, gave her testimony through 3. Seneca interpreter. The old Indian told how she had lived on the Cat taraugus reservation with Nancy Bowen at the time the latter was trying to protect the household from the witches that rode the skies al dusk.
 She made rag dolls and buried them" said Mrs. Snow. Tt was her intention to bury them to bewitch someone"
 Mrs. Snow said Nancy also put food and rag dolls on the grave Of an Indian in the reservation ceme- tery.
 More Dirt Introduced
 Defense Counsel knibloe offered Tn evidence a can of magic dirt" which had been part Of Nancy's Hitchcraft ritual.
 ''I thought there was enough dirt in this case. without offering more of it." District Attorney Moore shouted
 You supplied most of it." knib- Toe answered.
 Mrs. Snow was excused.
 Clement V. Curry, Buffalo news paperman, testified Marchand had called him to the county jail and in q statement said he had "only the utmost contempt for Lila March and as material witness last week denied on the stand he had made the statement.
 Worthington c, Ward, physician for Miss Jimerson, followed Curry to the stand.
 He was excused when the prose cution blocked defense attempts to show the extent of Red Lilacs'' lung illness.
 Lila Not to Testify
 At the noon recess John Maloney Of defense counsel, told the United Press he would not put Lila on the stand.
 II feel that we will not hurt our case by not putting her on the stand" he said. This case will go to the jury without her testimony" "
 Maloney, however. said he planned 10 recall Marchand before the de- fense rests.
 District Attorney Moore indicated he might order the arrest of Anson Jimerson. because of the testimony to the effect that he had purchased he bottle of chloroform used in tho killing.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
JOHNSON FREE ON BOND

George H. Johnson Of GAS Arch street who was brought back from Washington, D. C., last week and arraigned in police court on the charge of seducing a minor female, Miss Anna Zotter of 248 Chapman street. was released in S1,500 bonds saturday afternoon and was not obliged to go to jail to await trial.
 The bonds were raised by John soR's wife, who told Judge Saxe in police court Saturday she would sec that Johnson was represented by counsel. It is said her relatives post ed the bond.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
Zito Case Defendants
 To Face Trial in April

New Haven, March s1 (UP) - Three men indicted on charges of first degree murder in connection with the *2o staying of Dominick Zito, 19 year old bootlegger and counterfeiter, will go on trial in the April term of criminal superior court, States Attorney Samuel E. Hoyt announced today.
 Arthur Brown, 20, who allegedly confessed to the killing, Orazio Maltese, gang leader who is charged with hiring Brown to do the shoot ing, and Vincenzo Pero, who reput- edly helped conceal the crime, are the three who will be tried.
 Brown was reported by police to have said he obtained s15 in cash and a s5 Western Union money order for the staying.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
0U|GLEY RID|CULES
 DEMOCRATIC RIVAL
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perience as an accountant. Of his of- flee organization, available for city work. and of his experience in the office. He also asked that the full republican ticket be elected, remind- ing his audience of newspaper aru- cles which, he said, give sufficient proof of the kind of cooperation he will get if the republican uchet ln full is not elected.
 Mir. Bartlett, the next speaker, ask ed his supporters to consider the primary at an end, and to get behind the ticket headed by MT. Culgley who, he said, has experience Tn onlce and has the requisite ability. LH 1n- troduced the candidate as "the next mayor of New Britain
 Addresses Polish- American Club
 Former Mayor Quigley opened his campaign in the fifth ward at the regular monthly meeting of the Po- fish American Republican club last night at the Falcon hall on Beaver street. About 300 members and friends of the club attended. B. A. Grzybowski, president, was the pre- siding officer.
 In presenting the candidate on the republican ticket Mir. Grzybowskt reminded the audience of the fact that the nominee was the only re- publican mayor who carried the fifth ward.
 1n+A C dress because of the hoarseness in his voice but indicated that he was in favor of tax reduction. He would introduce economy in the city's ex- penditures, he said.
 Dr. John J. Tokarczyk and Walter Zajkowski, candidates for common council, asked the support of the people and they claimed they were capable of filling the posts if they were elected.
 Attorney B. J. Monkiewicz, repub- lican chairman of the ward predict ed that the ward has never looked more promising for a victory than it does in this election and there is no question that it will give a republi- can majority. Stanley Karpinskf spoke of the park question.
 MT. Grzybowski at the conclusion of the meeting said in behalf of tho club with the republican party be- hind Quigley for mayor, Alderman Peter J. Pajewski for the school board and Dr. Tokarczyk and Mir. Zajkowski for councilmen, all pow erful and well known candidates to all voters in the ward, there is no question that the fifth ward will go republican,
 A combined meeting of the Po- lsh- American Republican club and the Polish Political Club No. will be held Thursday night at 7:3o at the Falcon hall. it was announced by MT. Grzybowski and Joseph Ko- zakewicz, presidents of the respec- tive clubs after special session.
 A rally will be held tomorrow night at 7:So at the Falcon hall for all the republican voters in the ward.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
APPLE CROP IN STATE
 THREATENED BY BLIGHT
Scab Arrives Five weeks Ahead of Time Because Leaves Fell
 Iarly Last Year.

New Haven, March 5f P.-Th@ Connecticut agricultural experiment station reported today that the states S2.0oo, 00o apple industry IS threatened by tho apple scab five weeks ahead of time, a biological phenomenon that has no precedent,
 Usually the station reported, the sCab appears late In April.
 Growers were urged to spray the trees sooner and 10 continue the treatment longer. After the hlos- sons fall. fine greatest danger of in lection is over.
 The early appearance is due, it was said 10 conditions of last faI, when the leaves fell long before nor nal time.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
Enfield to Celebrate
 Its 25Oth Anniversary

Thompsonville, March 31 P-The general committee has chosen June 26, 27 and 28 as the dates for the celebration of the 25oth anniversary of the settlement of Enfield
 A pageant with 400 characters de- picting the towns history since its settlement, in 1880, is feature planned by the committee. Commu- nity concerts, commemorative exer- cises of a sermon by Jonathan Ed wards, and civic and industrial pa rades are also on the program.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
Two Men Killed When
 Sedan Hits Pole Todd,

Troy, N. Y, March 31 LP-Tuo men, one of Troop G, New York state troopers, were killed. and three others were badly injured at a. m. today when sedan crashed against a telegraph pole on the Saratoga Springs s-Mechanicville road near Little Round Lake.
 The dead:
 Trooper John Furlong, 30, of AL bany
 John Donahue, 50, of Ballston Spa.
 The injured. Arthur Vaughan, Ballston Spa; Charles Burges Ball ston Spa, Charles Roicki, Ballston Spa.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
MRS. OWEN VICTOR

Washington, March S1 P-Find- inss Of the house elections commit tee that Mrs. Ruth Bryan Owen is entitled to retain her seat as repre- sentative from the fourth Florida congressional district probably will be reported formally to the house early next week.
 Representative Beedy, republican, Maine, chairman of the committee, is out of the city. but plans to return next Friday with the inten- ton of presenting the Owen report together.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
CORONER RESOLVES WOMAN

Bridgeport, March 31 P}-In q finding returqed today by Coroner J. Pholan. Mrs. Emma B. Murphy of Norwalk, is absolved of crim- inal responsibility for the death Of her aunt, Mrs. Sarah J. Wheeler, S6, in an automobile accident in West port.
 Mrs Wheeler died March 1 of a fractured skull sustained when a car operated by Mrs. Murphy collided with a car owned and operated by Ernest r, Hodgson, of Dover, Mass.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
TWO APPEALS ON ROAD

Hartford, March 3t GP-The at tornC- general has been notified Of two appeals taken to the superior court from the decision Of State Highway Commissioner John Mac donald in the establishment Of a highway in the city of New London.
 The appcais are those Of Ielma MaNson and |jlas N. MaNson, Jr.
 and th@t Of William Porter, owners of property on the west side of Ocean %vcnuc in Now London, and who claim to be damaged hy he re- establishment Of the highway lines.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
EASTMAN KODAK EARNINGS

Rochester, N, I.. March 3l LP-- Eastman Kodak company today re- ported 1929 earnings of $29.004,9f5 equivalent to S9.56 share on the common stock outstanding at the close of the year, and compared with $20,lt0,44O in 1928, equivalent tc $9,6o on a smaller capitalization, a new high record.
 Per share earnings on inc same capitalization as at the close of 1928 were $i0,26 common share.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
House Procedure Doubtful

Washington, March 31 Pl-House leaders today sought an agreement for procedure on the tariff bill while the probability grew that the measure would be sent to conference without separate action on any ot the many senate amendments.
 How soon the measure could be sent to conference for the purpose Of composing the many differences in the senate and house bills de- pended on when an agreement on procedure could be reached.
 The steering committee was called into session today to consider the question for the third time. Its ac- ton must be ratified, in effect by the rules committee which will adopt a rule" embodying the pro cedure to be followed. This must 'lie on the table for A hours be- fore the house can act. Thus, it ap. peared that the bill could not be sent to conference before the mid dle of the week.
 Sugar Group Hopeful The western group. composed largely of members from the bee sugar producing states, favored tht 2.4O cents a pound sugar levy ap proved by the house, as opposed tt the two cent figure voted into thu bill by the senate. By preventing ; separate vote before the conference it expected the ultimate adoption 0 compromise rate higher than tn, senate figure. The present rate o1 sugar is 1.7e cents a pound.
 Representative Cramton, republi can, Michigan, a prominent figur' in the western bloc, claimed that l commanded 50 or 50 votes from 1; beet sugar states. He opposed { separate ballot on sugar on tn ground that such an action woult be discriminatory since no separat votes are planned on other agricul tural commodities.
 Ask Congressional Supremacy
 Senators George of Georgia an, Wagner of New York, both demo crats. appealed last night for reten ton by the conference of the sen ate amendment giving to congres the authority to change rates nov vested in the president under tn flexible provisions of the presen laws.
 George said the senate insiste | 4 tackled as contrary to America practice compromise suggested b Senator Nandenherg, republican Michigan, under which the presiden would be empowered to chang rates when congress is not in ses sion his action subject to later con gressional approval.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
JUDGMENT FOR SSG6

cover $S6650 has been handed down in superior court by Judge l.. r. Waldo Marvin in the case of Helen Parda against Edward Wcllins. The action was the outgrowth of an automobile accident on Broad street in which Miss Parda sustained q fracture of the leg.
 Attorney Cyril F. Gaffnoy repre- scntcd the plaintiff and Judge F. B. Hungorford represented the defend ant,
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
Pope Denies He Will Call
 Great Council Next Year

Vatican City, March Sl (PA-It was authoritatively denied today that Pope Plus was ready 10 call an ecumenical council for 1881 officials saying that he had made no propos- als regarding the call.
 Reports were current here Satur- day that the call would be made at the close of the jubilee year. June 50.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
AUTO KNOCKS WOMAN DOWN

Arthur LeBlond of 393 West Main street reported to Captain Kelly this afternoon that Mrs. C. G. Stohlbers of 4 smith street was struck and knocked down by his automobile as he turned from Black Rock avenue to so west on West Main street. She did not appear to be injured, he said, and she declined his offer to take her to the hospital or a physicians office.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
Certificate Reveals
 Girls Death Suicide

tSpeclal to the lleraldD
 Plainville, March 31-According to a death certificate filed at the office of the town clerk, the cause of the death of Miss Mildred G. Fish CT, of e Maple street, last Wednes- day, is given as suicide from ilum- mating gas. Miss Fisher. 2G, was said to have ended her life Wednesday afternoon while her mother was out. She had been in poor health for a long time At the time of her death, it was reported that she had been a victim of heart failure.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
SINGER. NANDELL MATCHED

New York, March 5l P7-Al Sing- "r, sensational young New Yorl, lightweight will meet Sammy Man dell of Rockford, Illinois, light weight champion, in fifteen round tide test at the Yankee stadium, July r., Madison Square Garden an- nounced today.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
SAILOR FINED ON RUM COUNT

New London, March S1 (UP) - Louis Sexton, a sailor aboard the United States naval tug Chewink, today was fined s25O and costs in city court on two counts of yiolat- ing the liquor law.
 Eight other members of the Chewink crew arrested in SeXton's s Howard street home March 2S. for feited bonds of s20 each today.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
M'D0NALD SUFFERS NEW MINOR DEFEAT
 BUT CARRIES DAY
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Continued From First Fagc) The conservatives had suppressed would-he debaters on their side when the second motion came up, it being evident they wanted this second division taken immediately.
 By the time the second vote was taken, however, the government llad rallied d sufficient number of their absentees to save the situation. The only tangible effect of the govern- ment defeat, it appeared was stil! further delay in the business of the session.
 The government desired to dis pose of number of matters tonight but the house now cannot sit aftel II D. m.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
Fail to Fix Procedure

fdu tO FIX IFNeuuTt
 Washington, March 31 P-For the third time house republican leaders failed today to reach all agreement upon a plan of procedure for consideration of the tariff bill before sending it to the conference with the senate.
 Another meeting of the steering and rules committee groups was called for later in the day when it was predicted an arrangement sat isfactory to all groups within re- publican ranks would be formulated.
 While the leaders declined to say what differences remained to be ironed out before the measure could be taken up on the floor, it was in- dicated that the demands of west ern republicans that the house ac- cept the higher senate agricultural rates was creating some of the diff culty.
 Tilson Expects Delay
 Representative Tilson, of Connec- ticut, the majority leader, said he did not believe the bill would reach the floor before Thursday as the rule finally agreed upon must lay over a day before it can be taken up.
 We are making progress" was all the republican leader would say after the hour and half session before the house met.
 Chairman Shell of the rules com mittee predicted an agreement would be reached today, but declin- ed to say whether there would be any separate votes on such contro- versial rates as those on cement sugar and lumber.
 While they entertain little doubt that the house conferees would ac. cept the higher senate agriculture schedule, the western republicans wish to have this concurred in by the house to eliminate any possbl ity of a trade" in conference. Representative Simmons, republi can, Nebraska, said:
 T favor the house accepting the senate agricultural rates befor. sending the bill to the conference have no doubt that the confer ence committee would accept the higher farm duties in the senate bii but if they do they will probabl, trade on something else.'
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
Hart Warns of Rabies:
 5 New Cases in State

Chief W. C. Hart of the police de- partment today called the attention of owners of dogs to the necessity of keeping their pets tied or inside their own property because of the danger of rabies epidemic. Dog Warden Thomas Rouskie will pick up dogs found wandering about the city beyond calling distance of the owners, Chief Hart said.
 Hartford, March s1 LP) - Three additional cases of rabies have been reported to Commissioner of De- mestic Animals Charles L. Johnson. bringing the total number of cases reported in the state to g, the most serious outbreak of rabies among household pets which has come to the attention of the state department in many years.
 It has not yet been decided to order a state wide quarantine of dogs, but this may be done by the end of the week If the disease con- tinues to spread.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31

agriculture on parity with indus try we have simply widened the gulf, to the hurt of agriculture"
 Ragon said that under present conditions, the debenture belongs in the tariff bill. and expressed the opinion that every minority mem Der in the house would support the senate flexible clause.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
City Items

Co, No. 6 of the fire department was called 10 a grass fire on proper ty of William l.. Schultz. St4 Arch street, at 1:4G o'clock this afternoon.