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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-27

Afterward, I went into my library, with a bottle
of rye. Frankly, my idea was to drink myself
unconscious was well on the way when sud-
denly Cope came into the room. thought at
first it was some CHASTITY vision my disordered
senses had conjured up.
Then Cope began to talk. You're afraid OF
me, Oakley he said You have reason to be-
I thought he had come to kill me-"
'Were you armed?" Matthew Kelton asked.
mo"
"You own gun, though. Where was it?"
ct have several. Two. One was in a drawer
In the dresser of my bed room" The banker
hesitated.
"And the other?"
"In the pocket Of the suit took OF when
dressed for dinner"
ct see. Go on"
Scope stood there looking at me- He smiled,
q terrible smile. Then, very quietly he said, I've
good news for you, Oakley. doctor examined
me today. You'll be delighted to know that
my lungs are bad. III be lucky to live out the
year,
"He stood there looking at me with his green
eyes, burst out, Get out of herer He
dropped his quiet manner. why don't you
kill mel" he shouted. I WILL I said, and
started to struggle to my feet. Because Of the
drink my body was not under good control.
To my establishment he did not attack me.
Instead he backed away, smiling that terrible
smile.
"Not tonight he said, and laughed. I'll hear
that laugh in my dreams. NO. he said, like
a man talking to himself. III not kill you
tonight. And you can't kill me, Oakley be-
cause I've been dead for years.
but some day I will kill you, Oakley. You
can look forward to that. Yours will not be q
pleasant death. Good night?
GLE turned and went quickly out Of the
room. I stood there moment or So
zl.As~
thoroughly knocked out. The next thing
knew Reeves was putting me to bed. That IS
the absolute truth!'
"You heard no shot?"
mo"
'You did not follow Cope out Of the hOuse?"
"No"
''Mr Oakley" said Matthew Kelton, unex-
pectedly, why do you wear only one stud IN
your evening shirt?"
The banker glanced down at his shirt front.
It had two buttonholes. The top one held q
black pearl stud, set in platinum. The bottom
hole was empty.
Couldn't find the other one" the banker
said. Maybe the burglars took it."
what burglars?"
my house was burglarized a couple Of
months ago, while 1 was away. They made of
with some plate and jewelry Nothing very
valuablei"
''Thats all for the present, Mr.. Oakley" said
Matthew Kelton. The banker Joined the others
in the drawing room.
Matthew Kelton gravely pulled at his cigar.
IT don't envy you your job Evan" he said.
"I've seldom listened to a clumsier and less
plausible story"
"It might be true"
"That's what you'll have to convince a hard
headed jury. But Evan, bear this in mind:
there are times when nothing is more I'M
believable than the truth. I'd like to see Copes
body"
Matthew Kelton, together with Turner, Capt.
Iamotte, DR.. usher and Oakley, went out to
the spot where Copes body, covered with o
blanket lay, awaiting the arrival of the coroner.
Sergt Lester was on guard.
With q powerful electric torch Matthew KEEL
ton made q brief examination of the body
iH,rrn anrnaorAt 90 ha asked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-27
The Sting of the Wasp
By Richard ConnelL:
Il Murder Mystery in Which the Life OF a
Man Literally Hangs Upon Thread.
Matthezo KeIton SOlves Real Puzzle.
By Richard ConneX.'

~HAT night Matthew Kelton was work.
ing over a new puzzle, cryptogram
J "a most difficult one He had given
himself till in the morning to solve
~>- II Then he would brew himself q
New Britain herald., 1930-04-21
Skeleton of Man Missing Since
 1921, Salisbury Native, Discovered

New York, April q LP) - The mysterious disappearance eight and onc-half years ago of Henry l.. Nor ton, a native of Salisbury, Conn.,, civil war veteran and prominent Mason, had been solved today with the identification of q skeleton found in a thickct two miles from Ross sanitarium in Brentwood, N. Y.
 Identification was made by two sons through a watch, a scarf pin, q pair of eyeglasses and other per sonal effects found about the thick ct.
 Disappeared in 1921
 MT. Norton disappeared November &, 1921, two months before his S4th birthday. Although he had been in good health. he had gone to the sanitarium for a rest. For months after his disappearance q search was carried on vigorously in New York New Jersey and Connecticut, where Masonic grand lodges conducted statewide Investigations. In Long Island alone 1S,000 handbills giving a thorough description of the miss ing man were distributed.
 No trace of him was found, how ever, until a real estate develop mcnt worker discovered a skeleton in the thickct Saturday. and notified state police. who had Mir. Norton s name on their list of missing per sons,
New Britain herald., 1930-04-21
M'D0NOUGH GAVE $2OO
 IN MAYORAL.CAMP AIGN
Contribution to Demo- cratic Committee His
 Only Expense

Attorney Patrick F. McDonough democratic candidate for mayor in the recent city election, spent Soo0 ic his campaign, he reported to Town Clerk Alfred L. Thompson today.
 The statement sworn to by Mr. McDonough sets forth no cXpendi- tUre made to secure the party noml- nation and S200 contributed to the democratic town committee for gen. cral election purposes.
 Paul Nurczyk, democratic candi . date for comptroller, contributed Se0 10 the democratic committee and spent s4 for other purposes, iccluding advertising and postage.
 Albert Pcichert, democratic can- didate for councilman in the second ward, and Leonard R. Morse, who sought nomination for councilmaa in the third ward primary, had no expenses.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-21
PRINCESS ELIZABETH
 HAS BIRTHDAY PARTY
Royalty Showers Four Year Old With Many
 Gifts Today

Windsor. Eng, April q P} - A tiny coldcn-hair girl usurpcd the British throne without opposition this morning and for q brief spell ruled her native land with charming grace, which brought delighted plaudits from her subjects.
 This day belonged to Princess Eliz- abeth, daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York and beloved grand daughter of King George and Queen Mary, for it was the fourth anni- versary of her birth.
 Bright and carly little "Lilybct" as she cells herself, with delighted laughter seized the scepter beneath which tho grcy-haired g-omperor. his queen and all the royal family boNe in pleased submission.
 There was a wonderful birth day party in old Windsor castle-such q party as the fairy books record for children to read all over the world. There were presents galore, includ- ing a mysterious package from Uncle David-the Prince of Wales-sent from tho heart of the hunting field where his royal highncss has been on a holiday.
 Then there was a wcll-fillcd zoo from Queen Mary, for 'Lilybct" is fond of animals and there was a shiny tricycle. from her father and mother because princesses ride tri-
New Britain herald., 1930-04-21
ACCENTS BETRAY TWO
 W0ULD.BE AV|ATORS
Policeman Recognizes New England Twang-Boys
 on Careers"

New York, April 21 P)-Their broad New England accents today cut short the careers of two school boys who intended to learn to fly and "bccome famous like Lind bergh."
 The plans of the boys. Edward McClung, 14, of 76 Nichols street, and Anthony Tester, of 5S Jefferson street, Everett, Mass, went awry when they asked Patrolman Elmer Duckctt where to find WcstcrE Union telegraph office. Duckctt, q former inticldcr wit tn the Boston Braves, recognized their accent and questioned them
 We came down from Boston last night on q bus they explained. We want jobs as telegraph messenger boys for while so we can earn money to get to Roosevelt field and learn to fly and become famous like Lindbcrsh. We got tired of Everett, it was too small" They added that they started with only 40 cents more than the SS need cd for bus fare, but earned 50 ccnta by carrying baggage for other pas SGnGCrs.
 Police turned them over to th" Childrcn's Society and notified theil families.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-21
NAVAL DELEGATES
 APPROVE TREATY
Ready to Sign Tomorrow at His toriC St. James, Palace Session
BRAND HURTING BACK
No Hitch Expected Before Plenary Session-Powcrs to Sign in Alpha betiCal Ordcr-Einal Work Con- plctcd for Speedy Termination.

London, April q (R-The heads of the five delegations to the naval conference met today and formally approved tho draft treaty which was then sent to the printers.
 Those present were Secretary Stimson, Prime Minister Macdonald, Reiiiro Wakatsuki, Ambassador Dleuriau Of France and Ambassador Bordonaro of Italy. Tho two am- bassadors officiated in the absence of their chiefs.
 Briand En Route
 Foreign Minister Briand was en route to London today from Paris while Dino Grandi, the Italian for egn minister and chief of delega- ton. will not be present for the signing. Grandi was ill when he last returned to Rome and was said still to be suffering from his indisposl- ton.
 It was stated that the full text of the treaty would run about 16,- 900 words.
 The American delegation will be the first to sign the historic docu- ment, Colonel Stimson as it's head, leading off. The powers will sign Continued on Page Two)
New Britain herald., 1930-04-21

The police notified his sons. Her bert l.. Norton of Lynhrook, x. Y, and Ralph Norton of Kew Gardens. csterday the sons identified the skeleton as that of their father They said no marks of violence were found and that their father evident ly had died of exposure. It was re- called that there was storm on the night MT. Norton disappeared.
 Mir. Norton came to New York after receiving his education at Salisbury, Conn. He served in the civil war with the 18th Brooklyn infantry. At the time of his disap- pcarance he was senior past master of the Essex lodge of Masons, Eliz- abeth. N. J. He retired as treasurer of the Jamaica Water Supply com pany in 1915.
 Daughter in Waterbury
 Funeral services will be held Wednesday in Evergreen cemetery, Elizabeth. N. J., where his wife is buried. Besides the sons he leaves a daughter. Mrs. Nathaniel R.. Bronson, of Waterbury, Conn.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-21
SMALL CLAIMS COURT
 WILL OPEN ON MAY 1
Miss Ruth Simons Expected to Be. come Clerk Creating Vacancy
 in Present Personnel

The small claims court will begin to function on May l, according to made today by Judge Morris D. SaNe.
 It is reported certain that Miss Ruth Simons of the present court clerks staff will assume the duties of the small claims court clerkship. If she assumes these duties it will be necessary for the present court to engage a new assistant for hcr place. At present Emil J. Danberg is the clerk and his assistants are Miss Simons and Miss Fay Lawton.
 large volume of work will have to be accomplished between now and the opening of the court. When 1t is in operation all that will be necessary 10 have q claim entered officially will be to pay S1.50. An attorney will not be necessary under the plan.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-21
Desks in Office of Rec- tor, Rev. Samuel Sut- cGfe, Fried Open and Papers Scattered About Nothing of Value Taken.
Ransacker May Have En- tered by Rear Window, Which Was Not Fast ened - Minister Unable to Suggest Clue Leading to Identity of Culprit.

If ransack robber who entered St. Marks church on West Main street last night expected to come away with the offering at the Easter service, he was doomed to disap- pointmcnt.
 The robbcr pried open the draw CTS of Rev. Samuel Satellites desk, also prying open the drawers of the church sccrctary's desk in another part of the cdifice, but got nothing for his pains. .......
 Sergeant Patric A. McAvay of the detective bureau, who was detailed by Chief Detective Sergeant c. C. Ellinger to investigate Rev. MT. Sutt cliffe's report of the burglary flo Captain Kelly, found that a rear window had been left unfastened last night and it is believed that en- trance was gained in that way. It was at first believed that someone scheming to steal the Easter Sunday offering, remained hidden in the church until the opportunity pre- sented itself to enter the offices but it is also possible, according 10 the police, that the burglar had key, because the janitor found the front door unlocked this morning.
 Rear Window Not Fastened
 Rev. MT. Suteliffe, rector of the church, was certain that the front door was locked when he and some of the church officials left about o'clock last night, and he recalled also that the rear window was not fastened. as it had been opened earlier 10 admit air. Whether the entrance was effected through the window and exit taken through the front door, or vice versa, the police could not state, but why burglar should risk using the front door in any event was beyond their under standing because of the compara- lively slight chance of his being ob- served in the rear of the grounds. West Main street being heavily travelled at all hours, anyone com ing out of the church late at night would run q great risk of being seen, whereas exit through the rear yard and out onto Lake court or High street under cover of darkness might easily be made, those famil- jar with the surroundings point out. Papers in the drawers of the desks were scattered about, indi- eating that a thorough search of the offices was made. Rev. Mir. Sut- cliffe was unable to give any infor- nation which might lead to the ap- | prehension of the burglar, and this afternoon the police had made no consideration of the preliminary de- 1 tails.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-21
4,OO0 ASKED TO JOIN
 NORMAL SCHOOL ASSN.
Letters Going to Alumnae as Far Back as
 1890

Invitations will be sent to ap- proXimately 1000 graduates of the New Britain State Normal school to join an alumnac association to be formed at a meeting in June. Wom- en who graduated as far back as 1890 will be asked to join.
 Miss Anne C. Murnanc, principal of Stanley school, started the work of preparing the letters today and is being assisted by teachers in the New Britain school system who have been graduated from the inst- tuition. Miss Murnanc was elected president of a temporary organiza tion founded few years ago. Mrs Marcus White, wife of Principal Emeritus White, was another Of the officers. The letters will be mailed on May l and it is expected that graduates in many distant points will receive announcements.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-21

Councilman Samuel Sablotsky to- day asked Attorney Mortimer H. Camp, acting corporation counsel, to pass on the legality of resolutions voted by the common council last Wednesday night under the chair manship of Alderman Walter R. Falk.
 Councilman Sablotslly protested at the meeting when Alderman Fa!k continued to act as presiding officer after Alderman David l.. Nair had been elected president pro tenn. He has since learned that Alderman Nair did not have part in any agreement by which Falk was to continue as chairman, he said today, and with this information at hand, he made a formal request for an opinion from the city's legal adviser.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-21
ST|MSON TALKS ID
 PRESS OVER RADIO
Secretary Broadcasts Address to News Service From London
HOOVER SENDS GREETINGS
Short Waves Bring Message Across Seas to Associated Press Members At New York Luncheon-Progres of Naval Farley Outlined.

New York, April 21 P}-Mcmbers of the Associated Press assembled here today for their annual meet ing and luncheon and heard, by means of one of radios latest ad- vances, Secretary of State Stimson, in the British capital, describe the London naval agreement.
 For years the Associated Press annual meetings were held in the old Waldorf Astoria hotel, torl down within the last year. This years meeting was held at the Hotel Commodore, and there today the members heard at their lunch- con Secretary Stimson's address greetings from President Hoover conveyed through Frank B. Moves president, and the address of tht general manager, Kent Cooper. AIr Moves was toastmaster.
 Confidence in Peace
 'The past 14 weeks have given that the peaceful methods of diplo. macy can eventually take the place of war than anything I have wit messed since the last war drew to 8 close" Secretary Stimson said. He described the treaty as a prac- tical application of the peaceful | declarations fthe Kellogg anti-war (Cortinucd on Page Two)
New Britain herald., 1930-04-21
TELLS OF BETRO7HAL
 ON FATHERS BIRTHDAY
Plainville Youth Follows Precedent Set by Three
 Sisters
(Special to the Hcraldl


 Plainville, April 21 - At the 60th birthday celebration of James Pes tillo of Whiting street yesterday, announcement was made of the coming wedding of his son, James, to Miss Anna Staranchak. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Staranchak of 36 Linden street. This makes the fourth time that member of the Pestillo family has announced his or her coming wedding at a birth day celebration of either MT. Pes tillo or Mrs. Pcstillo. The three pre- vious wedding announcements were made by girls in the family.
 Mir. and Mrs. Pcstillo have ten children, five boys and five girls. Yesterdays celebration in honor of MT. Pestillo's birthday was in the form of a family reunion. He is one of the most prominent Italian residents in Plainville and has a large circle of friends. His son, James, is also well known among the younger set. His marriage to Miss Staranchak will take place on September 24.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-21
PLATED AT EASTER TRADE
Heavy Demand for Flowers
 Brings Stocks Down Low
SALES AT HIGH FIGURE
Proprictors Estimate Total Value at More than $25,O00, With Some Doubling That Lily No Longer Leads in Popularity.

New Britain said it with flowers yesterday. Florists report an uneX- pected Easter trade although esti- mates of the value vary, some plac- ing the total as high as S50,000, while the majority arc inclined to the more conservative figure of $25,000.
 One florist whose place of business is in the center of the city said that all his stock has been sold out and he has to procure additional flowers and plants today. Another said that there were more flowers sold but they had to be disposed of at lower prices than in other years.
 Extra Clerks Employed
 Every shop had it's full quota of help at work and each one was obliged to take on extra clerks for the weekend. Trucks were seen moving about the city all day Sat urday and oeJ 9 Sunday morning many of the. O'e still making de- liyeries. Ont ., -mpany sends flow CTS and plants to Hartford, Meriden Pennington, Plainyille and Union vile.
 In former days the most popular and in fact the only flower seemed 10 be the Easter lily, but today prac, tically every flower has it's admirers The result is that the lily is cx. ceeded in popularity by others. Tho tulip is sold in greater numbers three of the large companies report ed. Cut flowers were very popular There was a heavy demand fol sweet peas, gardenias roses, carna tions and violets. Pottcd plant: which bulled large on the orde, books were hyacinths, daffodils. hy drangcas, azaleas, tulips and lilies. l Expensive orchids were sold sur prisingly well by one florist wht
 Continued on Page Two)
New Britain herald., 1930-04-21
Refuses to Recommend That Senate Confirm Him for Su.
 prene Court Membership p
SEN.0VERMAN TO GARRY
 BATTLE TO SENATE FLOOR
Noninee, Whose "Ycllow Dog" Labor Contract Decisions and AL legged Attitude Toward Negroes Started Controversy, Deserted By Former <Friends-Test Before Up-
 1
 per House Now Only Chance.

Washington, April 21 R)-An un- favorable report on the nomination of Judge John J. Parker of North Carolina to be an associate justice of the supreme court was voted to- day by the senate judiciary commit tee. The vote against Parker in the committee was ten to six. The nom- ination will go to the senate where another vote is in order on the direct question of confirmation of the nominee.
 Before adopting an unfavorable report the committee refused by ar overwhelming vote to invite Parker here to answer the protests against him.
 Chairman Norris, of the commit. tee, who was enc of the opponents to Parker, announced that tho un- favorable report would be laid i'm mediately before the senate and taken up in regular order at the , next executive session.
 Roll Call On Vote
 Tho roll call in the judiciary com, mittee on Parker follows:
 For-Republicans: Gillett, Massa. chusetts; Waterman, Colorado; Hastings, Delaware, and Hebert Rhode Island. Democrats: Overman North Carolina, and Stephens, Mis- sissippi.
 Against Republicans Norris, Ne braska; Borahi Idaho; Deneen, Hi nois; Robinson, Indiana; Blaine Wisconsin, and Steiwer, Oregon Democrats: Ashurst, Arizona; Walsh Montana; Caraway, Arkansas, and Dill, Washington.
 By vote of 10 to 4, the commit lee previously rejected motion tc invite Judge Parker here to submit himself to examination on the pro tests made against him by organ ized labor ard by the Negroes.
 Senator Watson, of Indiana, th' republican leader, had urged that Parker be invited.
 Those voting 10 invite Parke: here were: Doncen, Hebert, Over. man and Stephens. Against-Norri; Borah, Gillctt, Robinson, Blaine Steiwer. Hastings, Ashurst, WalsI and Dill.
 Senator Steiwer announced tlra he had voted against a favorabl. report on Judge Parker upon tn condition that he reserved the right to vote on the floor otherwise l, new evidence were presented. Refuses to Give Up Senator Overman, who is leadine the contest in behalf of Judg Parker, announced after the session that he would not give up. Friends of the nominee who hay, teen at the capitol in his bchal immediately sought to communicat, with Parker to learn his wishes. was their determination, unless in structed otherwise to carry on tn fight on the floor of the senate fo Parker.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-21
ANNE AND LINDY GET NEW RECORD Lindberghs Make Fastest Trip
 Across US in History COLONEL BELITTLES FEAT
Thousands Cheer Flying Pair When They Reach Roosevelt Field From California in if Hours, 15 Minutes and 32 Seconds.

New York, April ot LP)-"We" have another record, a cross-con- tinent flight faster than anybody else.
 Taking off from Glendale, Calf, just at daybreak, Colonel and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh yesterday brought their brilliant new scarlet and black monoplane to a three point landing on Roosevelt field 4S minutes before the day was done.
 The approximate distance flown was 2,500 miles, the flying time If hours, 2S minutes, 27 seconds, the average speed 172 miles an hour.
 Stop Made at Wichita
 A stop was made at Wichita, Kans., of 22 minutes and five seconds for fuel, but not food. Lunch pre- pared at Los Angeles, was eaten in the air.
 Although the colonel disclaimed any new record, the time of flight was hours, 15 minutes and % sec onds faster than it ever had been flown before. Captain Frank Hawks, last June %, flew from Glendale to Roosevelt field in r hours, 3S min utes and 56 seconds, nonstop. The fact that he and Mrs. Lindbergh made a stop, the colonel pointed out technically made their flight not one to compare with that of Captain ! Hawks. Captain Hawks himself however, and probably everyone else except the colonel, accepted the | flight as new record.
 The Lindberghs left Glendale at S:26:2O a. m. (eastern standard 1 time), landed at Wichita at 3:20:3( D. m. Took off at 3 :42:35 and landed at Roosevelt field at 11:11:52. The total elapsed time was | hours, 4 minutes and g seconds. Colone 1 Lindbergh, who made the flight te ! test the possibility of commcrcia routes at high attitudes, believes that i Continued on Page Two)