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New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
Wife's Haircut Prompts
 Hubby to Attack Barber

Detroit, Dec. IS LP - Joseph Woznick took one look at hls wife's haircut and said fiatly he didn't like it.
 I'm going to give that barber trimming" said he.
 Forthwith he went to Henry Lienau's barber shop.
 Which one of you fellows cut my wife's hair?" he demanded Charles Kirsch. busily working on customer, was pointed ou. by Lienau.
 All right" said Joseph, "Irl Just trim up your hair like VOL did my wife's." He seized a pair Of shears and fell to.
 The hair flew as tonsorial work was suspended and all hands rushed to Kirsch's defense. Lie nau received several iabs with shears. The whole affair wound up in court yesterday when Woz- nick was ordered to pay Lienau s1O0 damages, He also paid a s10 fine for disorderly conduct.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
Judge Gaffney's Action
 Against Railroad Opens

The s100 suit of Judge Bernard F. Gaffney against the Railway Express agency for the loss of a suit case by the company which was engaged to transfer 1t from Grand Central sta- tion in New York to New Britain came to trial in the city court this afternoon before Judge Morris D. Saxe. Judge Gaffney's son, Attorney Cyril F. Gaffney, represented his father. Judge A. s. Bill of Hartford represented the defendant.
 Efforts to settle the case were made as the trial was opened but the parties failed to come to an under standing. Judge Bill stated it was impossible under the interstate con- merce laws to bring about a settle ment that would be satisfactory to the plaintiff.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
FRENCH CABINET
 T0LEARN FATE
Vote of Confidence May Not Be
 Carried

Paris, Dec. IS P-Premier Theo- dore Steeg took his newly formed cabinet before a sharply divided chamber of deputies today and ask ed for a vote of confidence to en- able him to carry on with his gov ernment.
 His position weakened by the resignation of one minister and two undersecretaries of state short time before he ascended the ros- trum to read his ministerial declar- ation, he was nevertheless greeted with a burst of applause from the left while the right groups accorded him a respectful silence.
 In his declaration he assured the deputies that the foreign policies of Aristide Briand would be carried on and that France would continue to strive for peace and security
 The most controversial point in his declaration was a reiteration or the demand of the radical socialists tor predominance of the lalcal schools. This had already aroused
  groups and was directly responsible for the withdrawal today from the ministry of Minister of Pensions Ro- bert Thoumyre and two under-secre- taries of state, Rene Coty and Ca mille Cautru.
 There was a distinct air of pessl- mism in the Hobbies and tightly packed galleries of the chambdr and even friends of the government doubted if it could obtain major ity.
 Debate on the declaration was set for late this afternoon and evening and it was considered not unlikely that the fate of the government would be known tonight. Parties or the center and right were expected to challenge NJ. Steeg from the start and most observers thought that the socialists would hold the balance ot power, The vote is expected to De close.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
DISCUSS APPLE SITUATION

Hartford, Dec. IS LP,-Discussion Of the apple situation with regard to the unemployed and reasons why the price per bushel to the vendors should be advanced 50 cents formed topic for consider able discussion at the meeting this morning Of the Connecticut Pono- logical society meeting here today
 Louis w. Varni of Glastonbury, who is acting as buying agent and handling the deliveries to the ven- dors, said the expense of calling on growers, bringing the apples to Hartford, and then delivering them to the vendors costs the 50 cents difference which he collects from the unemployed.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
Gaj Seeking Office in
 Polish Catholic Union

Joseph J. Gaj. prominent in, the activitiese of the Polish Roman Catholic union for the past several years, announced his candidacy to- day for the office of secretary of the state union which will hold it's an- nual election January IS at the Po- fish National home in Hartford.
 Mir. Gaj has held many offices in the societies Of the Sacred Heart church and is one of the leaders in promoting athletics in the parish. For the past year he was chairman of the circuit committee which was in full charge Of athletic events Tn the state.
 A number of delegates, represent ing nine organizations of this city, will attend the meeting.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
Fire Breaks Out in
 Quincy MausOleum

Quincy, Mass. Dec. IS (CP)- Fire broke out here late yesterday near the mausoleum which is the last resting place of two former presidents of the United States.
 Some 75 women were attending a pageant at the First Parish church when the stage curtain, believed ig- nited by an electric light bulb, burst into flames. The Rev. Arthur E. Whitney, minister of the church, cX- tinguished the blaze and quleted the women, some of whom had started for the exits.
 The mausoleum containing the caskets of former presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams is directly beneath the room where the fire occurred.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
STUDENTS WRECK SCHOOL

Buenos Aires, Dec. IS P-Fifteen hundred students at the University of Buenos Aires wrecked the class rooms in the medical school today, destroyed examination papers and gave the police a stiff battle as riot ing against government intervention in university affairs was renewed.
 Eventually the police restored order and placed a guard over the school. The faculty announced that examinations would go ahead on schedule tomorrow under police guard if necessary. Five hundred out of 800 students arrested in dis orders last night still were in jail this morning.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
ORDERS S1G,11O PAYMENT

New Haven, Dec. IS Pt-Probatc Judge John L. Gilson today ordered payment of an inheritance tax ot $1G,110.63 on the estate of Dr, Ar thur Twining Hadley, former pres ident of Yale.
 Dr. Hadley died aboard a steam ship in Japan a year ago. His estate, estimated at s51S,250, was left 10 his widow, Mrs. Helen Morris Had lev
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
LEGION TEAM WINS

Indianapolis, Dec. IS LP-Head- quarters of the American Legion was notified today that the Legion Fidac rife team won first place in the 1930 international rife match sponsored by F'idac, the nter-allied veterans organization.
 The official report from the h. ternational Rifle association of Paris showed the Legion team scored l. 94S points out of a possible 2,000. Belgium was second with 1887 points and France third with 1859.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
Gold Ore Stolen From
 Vault in Colorado Mine

Leadville. Colo, Dec. IS Pt-Of- ficers of the Ibex Mine company have reported the robbery of 16 sacks of high grade gold ore from a vault hewn in solid rock 100 feet beneath the level of the ground.
 Mine officials decline to estimate the value of the ore, which experts said was worth several thousand dollars"
 A steel door, leading to the vault, was dynamited, mine officials re- vealod last night.
 The robbery recalled to old miners days when loads of ore fre- quently became loot of gold rob bers who lurked along the mountain trails,
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
Birth Record

A son, Harold Jeems, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred s. Atwater, Jr., of St. Petersburg, Fla, at the Bris- tol hospital on Monday last. Mr. At water is engaged in pastoral work in St. Petersburg, and is visiting at the home of his parents, formerly of this city,
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
ShOrt-Line Railroads
 Ask Order Exemption

Washington, Dec. IS P>-SiX New England short-linc railroads asked the interstate commerce commission today to be exempted from it's order fixing through class rates between eastern and western points.
 The roads told the commission they had no through traffic and that to prepare and publish joint class rates would cause them unnecessary expense.
 The roads are the Barre and Chelsea Railroad company, Hard wick X Woodbury Railroad com- pany, the Knox Railroad company, the West River Railroad company. the White River Railroad, Inc, and the Woodstock Railway company.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
Slade Extends Wishes
 For Merry Christmas

Principal Louis r. Slade extended to the students Of the high school his best wishes for a pleasant Christ mas recess at this mornings assem- bly, the last before the holiday va cation.
 The regular assembly will be omitted tomorrow. In it's place, meeting of three representatives from each home room will be held 10 discuss methods of publicity for the remaining three concerts on the National Music league program.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
VILLAGE SEEKS HYSICIAN

Ashland, Wis, Dec. IS OP)- Mason, a village of 15O people near here is hoping that they will get physician for a Christmas gift. The village and surrounding territory were left without a doctor by the death of Dr. D. C. Harrison several months ago. Until a physician is obtained for the community, citizens are taking up first aid.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
OWNS OLD SKATES

Belefontaine, O., Dec. IS UPl- Two pairs of skates, each more than half a century old, arc owned by Rus More. of Bellefontaine. One pair his brother. Horace More, bought for the opening of an ice skating rink 55 years ago, and the other pair, wooden bottom skates with solid runners, were purchased 65 years ago.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
Funerals
Mrs. John keane

Funeral services for Mrs, John Keane. aged 77, of New Haven, mother of Rev. John J. keane of St. Joseph's church, who died Monday, were held this morning at o'clock at St. Francis church, New Haven, Rev. Father keane celebrated the solemn high mass of requiem. Burial was in New Haven.
 Among the local clergymen who attended were Rev. John r. Dono- hue, pastor Of St. Joseph's church, Rev. John Walsh of St. Josephs church, Rev. Thomas F. Lawlor of &. Mary's church and Rev Walter J. McCrann of South Meriden, for laerly of St. Mary's church.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our appreCia- ton and thanks to our friends and reighbors for the sympathy and kindness shown us during our re- cent bereavement in the death of our mother and wife. We especially wish to thank MT and Mrs R, A.. Grise and family: Corbin Screw Foremen's Club; Mrs. NJ. kania and family: William J Quigley; Holy Cross parish orchestra: Miss Pollard in grade s, Bartlett school, and San delli, florists.
 (Signed)
 MIR. ANDREW MADRAK
 and FAMILY
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
DISMISS STEEL APPEAL

London, Dec. IS (P - The judi cial committee of the privy council today dismissed an appeal by the Steel Company of Canada from deci- sions Of the Canadian court affecting distribution of the company's profits. The action in Canada was brought by holders of common stock who sought an injunction against pay ment of more than seven per cent on preferred stock until seven per cent was paid on common.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
JOHN STENBERG, TAILOR,
 EXPIRES AT AGE OF 78
Henry Street Man Lived Here For Eight Years and Attended
 Swedish Bethany Church

John Stenberg, aged 7S, for the past eight years resident of this city. died yesterday at his home, 21 Henry street, after a long illness.
 Since coming here he conducted tailor shop at 21 Henry street. He was a member of the Swedish Beth any church.
 Surviving is his wife, Mrs. Chris tina Stenberg.
 Funeral services will be held Sat- urdav afternoon at ? o'clock at the Swedish Bethany church. Rev. Carl J. Fredeen, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
CARIDEO OFFERED JOB

Lafayette, Ind, Dec. 1S LF' = Frank Carideo, star Notre Dame quarterback, has been offered con- tract as assistant football coach at Purdue. He has informed Purdue authorities he will either accept or refuse the offer by next Saturday. He would be assistant to Noble Kiz- CT, who formerly played with Notre Dame.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
FRAT DANCE AT H. S.

The first inter-fraternity dance in the history of the senior high school will be held tomorrow after noon after school in the girls gym naeium from 1 to 5:3O o'clock. The dance will be presented as a Christ mas affair, as tomorrow will be the last day of school before the Christ mas recess.
 In the past. several dances have been held by either two fraternities or three working together. but never have all of the frats joined for such an occasion.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
WaU Street BrieH

New York, Dec. IS R-Contracts award for construction of all types in the 37 states east of the Rocky Mountains during the period from December 1 to December IF con- tinued to show decline. The total was $102.015,9 300, daily rate of $9,- 274,200 for the II business days, compared with a daily rate of $11,- 024,900 in November and $12,654,- 700 in December last wear, F. W. Dodge Corp. reports. For the year to December 12 contract awards in the territory totaled S4,377,614,50o, against S5,610, 106, 200 for the cor responding period last year.
 The Bethlehem Steel Corp. has recalled to work 200 employees who had been laid off at the tin mills at it's Sparrows Point plant.
 The Diamond Match So. has re- newed for a short period it's 10-year contract with the Swedish Match Co. for distribution of Swedish matches in this country, Wall Street reports said. The present contract will ex- pire December 31.
 W. J. Black, passenger traffic manager Of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad, said that the pas- senger business is showing . sur- prising increase and has required the operation of extra sleeping cars.
 A special meeting of stockholders of the East Butte Mining Co. has been called for January IT at Phoenix, Ariz., to vote on a proposal to dispose of it's assets and dissolve the company.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
City Items

The Honeyman Auto Sales Co. has brought suit for $100 against David and Rebecca Spector. Proper ty on Bain street was attached by Constable John s. Recor. Attorney Thomas J. Conroy of Hartford rep resents the plaintiff company.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
BRIDE APPEARS IN COURT

New Haven, Dec IS P-Anna Butch, bride in a gypsy wedding here last Saturday, was enc Of Il gypsies arraigned in court today charged with telling fortunes and displaying fortune telling advertise mcnts Judge Sheridan T. Whitaker
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
Sends 1929 Seals Back
 To Pay for 1930 Issue

West Orange, x. J., Dec. IS (UP) An unidentified man here return cd $2 worth of 1929 Christmas seals to the Essex county Tuberculosis league in exchange for the same number of 1880 seals, for which he refused to pay.
 In a letter to the league, the man wrote:
 Thank you for the 1880 Christmas seals. I sent you $2 last year, but did not use the seals. Here they are, en- closed. 1 think I can use the 19S0 seals"
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
SEIZED SHIP IN PORT

New York Dec. IS CPl--The Sham alain, q British schooner seized yes- terday off Fire Island with between l,500 and 1000 cases of liquor, was brought here today by coast guards men. The value of the liquor aboard was estimated at between $75,00o and $100,QQ0. Deputy Surveyor John H. McGill questioned members of the crew.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
BAR MEMBERS RESIGN

Hackensack, \. j., Dec, IS tP - Seventeen members of the Bergen County Bar Association resigned to- day in protest against the failure of former state Senator Ralph W. Chandless to resign as president The state senate busted Chandless re- gently on a charge of conduct unbe- coming q legislator.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
REDUCE FARM TAX

Bucharest. Dec. IS LP)-As a re- suit of tumbling prices of farm products the government today de- cided to reduce the farm tax by two- thirds. The change would affect innumerable small farmers among whom 2,50O,0O0 acres of land were distributed under the land reform act three years ago.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
BAR SILVER DROPS

New York, Dec. IS Pe-Bar silver established a new historical low to- day for the second time this week, declining 5-S of cent to 2t l-4 cents an ounce.
 The previous low. established Tuesday, was 31 5-S cents an ounce
 Todays drop to a new low was the fourth in a little more than q week. Or Tuesday of last week bar silver declined to S3 cents, and on Friday there was a further break to 32 IA cents an ounce.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
Christmas Tree Sale
 Is RepOrted Normal

Christmas tree sales indicate that the number of trees bought this year will not lag far behind the sales of last year. A number of vendors pointed today 10 a normal demand for trees with approximately the same prices being paid as were ask ed last year.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
Hears Brother Died
 But Has No Brother

Mrs. William Myer of 4S Camp street was notified by the ,'olice last night that her brother, Joseph Sed- lick. was dead in New York city.
 Mrs. Myers today said that the police must have made n error be- cause she has no brother.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
HUNTER WOUNDED

London, Dec. IS P-Reginald Lawson of Saltwood Castle, Kent, was fatally wounded today on the castle grounds when his gun be- came entangled in barbed wire fence and was discharged. He own ed considerable property on Van couver island in Canada,
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
CIRCUS OW.,EK DIES.

Medina, N. Y. Tee. IS P-An- drew Downie McPhee, S7, former owner of the Downie Brothers cir GUS and prominent member of the Showmen's league of America, died here last night after an illness of several months.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
ERICKSON TAKES OATH

Ottawa, Dec. IS P) - Howard Ferguson, former premier of On tario, took his oath of office as Canadian high commissioner to Lon don today in the historic chant Der of the privy council.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
ELkS CHARTER RESTORED

Boston, Dec. IS (UP)-The char ter of Boston Lodge of Elks, sus- pended five months ago as result of alleged liquor sales in the local lodge rooms, has been restored by order of Grand Exalted Ruler Law ence H. Rupp.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
METALS MARKET

New York, Dec. Is Lp) - Copper quiet, electrolytic spot and future 10. Iron quiet, unchanged. Tin easy, spot and nearby 24.00; future 24.25. Lead steady, spot New York 5.1o; East St. Louis 495. inc steady, East St. Louis spot and future 400. Antimony, 7.1o.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
DAIRY PLANT ABLAZE

Halifax, N. &. Dec. 8 LP)-A part of Fraser and Casey's dairy plant was destroyed by fire today. The plant was worth S3O,000 but the loss was not estimated. Five horses were burned to death.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
MONEY RATES

New York, Dec. IS tPl-Call mon- ey easy 2 per cent all day. Time loans steady 30-90 days 1-2-3; A. 5-6 mos 3-413 per cent.
 Prime commercial paper 2& 4; bankers acceptances unchanged.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
HOLIDAY HOURS IN STORES

New Britain stores will start holi- day hours tomorrow, remaining open until 9 D. m Friday, Saturday, Mon day and Tuesday nights and closing at o'clock on Christmas Eve.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
NEW YORK CLEAR!NGS

New York, Dec. IS (UP)-Bank clearings, $I,$1OOOO,OO0; clearing house balance $144,Oo0,000; Federal Reserve Bank credit balance, s115,- 100000.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-18
BOSTON CLEARTNGS

Boston, Dec. Is UP)-Bank clearings; Exchanges, $77000,OOO; Balances, $40,O00,000.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-10
COLLEGE PROFESSORS AS POLITICAL TIMBER

The college professor in politics always receives caustic criticism from the party not having him on the, ticket. When he is on board however, he is regarded as an asset.
 Several of our prominent grand oldparty chieftains have already made slurring remarks about the fact that Dean Cross is a college professor. They compare him with Hamilton Holt
 They said the same thing about Woodrow Wilson before he became governor of New Jersey.
 But they don't refer to Hiram Bingham, who was a good enough college professor to elect governor to serve for a day and then to turn him into a United States senator.
 At that time the college professor was considered just the man for the ticket.
 -' Throwing slurs at Dean Cross be- cause of his profession is cheap politics.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-10
STOCKS AND BUSINESS

At a moment when business men the country over report an improv- ed trade outlook and a slow pickup in commerce, and when leading manufacturers in convention agree that optimism is warranted, the good old stock market hobbies along in low gear.
 If it were true that the stock market is a barometer of business then it would show tendency to do better. But what has happened is that professional traders are more or less in control and they in cline toward pessimism. They tase this pessimism upon reports in a few industries of major importance, such as steel and automobiles, and when a goodly percentage of them turn into professional bears the stock market naturally fails to reg ister anything else but their thoughts.
 Failure of a stock firm such as happened yesterday is the kind of combustible that adds to the flames of discontent.
 When the Florida land boom crashed and millions of individ uals last money business elsewhere went right on as before. When the stock market crashed and more millions lost money it was due to the fact ttat prices had skyrocketed higher than conditions warranted; and now it can easily be true-an as- sumption, however, which no one can prove one way or the other - that prices are lower than condi- tions warrant.
 At least, we refuse 10 credit the belief that species or nervous psS- chology, such as exists among the professional stock traders, can ade- quately represent business prospects,,
 Things are so peculiar in the financial world that almost at any moment stock prices may again go higher than business conditions warrant.
 It seems to us that lot of peo- ple in Wall Street have been poo, guessers in the past and there is no reason to think they will be better guessers in the future or are eX- pert guessers at present
New Britain herald., 1930-10-10
RIPPING AWAY RESIDENCES
 FOR "GAS" STATIONS

Much attention naturally has been attracted to the proposal to tear down the fine old Beloin resi- dence on West Main street and sherman Court in order to make way for q gasoline station.
 This residence is one of the type which flourished in the finest resi- dence sections of the city at time when people of means expressed their individuality in the construc- ton of homes. The homes were not all alike and it was as easy to de- scribe the appearance Of a house as it was to describe the appearance of an individual.
 This residence remains a quite massive reminder of those days. Yet the plan of a great oil company IS to remove it and substitute Saso- line station.
 We are not for or against the proposition, contenting ourselves with noting this tendency Of the times.
 Until quite recently the method of erecting gasoline stations was to select either a vacant lot, buy house that would not cost much money and convert it into a tllllnS station, or remove such a house in order to obtain the site for the sta ton. II was not the custom to take over a property on which stood fine mansion.
 But recently house further out on West Main street, built only comparatively few years ago, was moved back sufficient distance to make room for a new filling sta ton. This at least gave an inkllns