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New Britain herald., 1930-10-13
BINGHAM PROPOSES
 VOTE FOR SAM0ANS
Believes Islanders Are Entitled
 to U. s. Citizenship
By GEORGE II. MANNING fEEo 1,in HPr2Id1

Washington Bureau. N. B. Herald)
 Washington, D. C., Oct. 13.-Sena- tor Hiram Bingham of Connecticut is on his way back from the island of Samoa in the Pacific ocean with the recommendation that American citizenship be extended Ito the na- tives of that place.
 The senator, who in addition to being chairman of the American Samoan commission is also head of the senate committee on insular af- fairs, let this be known in naval radiogram from the U. S. s. Omaha in the Pacific to Henry M. Barry, secretary of the committee here.
 In this message, the senator said that all the members of the com- mission were of the opinion that citizenship should be extended to the Samoans and that a Samoan legisla- ture should be given the power to make its own laws subject to the veto of governor naval or civilian. to be appointed by the president, similar to the system of government in vogue in the Virgin Islands at present.
 Under the system of government now in force in Samoa, the officer in command of the important naval base on the island is it's virtual dic- tator He is the governor and he makes all the laws and regulations for governing the natives. The seat Of government is at the naval base on the bay of Pago Pago.
 This naval governor also exer- cises all the judicial powers, al- though some powers are delegated to a few native tribal chiefs. This lead to the further recommendation 10 be made by Senator Bingham to the effect that the natives shall have recourse to the federal district cour, of Hawaiia
 A final report of the commission will be forwarded to congress about Christmas time, Barry said.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-13
AT THE CAPITOL

The curtain rises tonight. The play goes on. After several years of darkness, the legitimate" stage will be relighted in New Britain. At S:1 tonight Mayor Quigley will step, be- fore the curtain of the Capital the ater and with a greeting to the the atergoers assembled, and a welcome to Messrs. Anhalt and their New York Players, His Honor will de- clare the dramatic season in this community Officially opened"
 The opening will be with the hilarious comedy which ran all last season in New York and which is called Apron Strings" It is a shrewd pungent, laughable opus, and will be interpreted by a com pany of expert comedy opponents. The sale of seats has been large, but some choice locations remain in all parts of the house. After tonight the curtain will rise at s:15 nightly and at 2:15 on matineees. The first matinee will be Wednesday,.
 Everything and everybody are in readiness for "the grand opening
New Britain herald., 1930-10-13
NOTED PAINTER DIES IN
 STUDIOS AT PARIS TODAY
Alexander Harrison, 67, Well Known Far Marine and Landscape
 Work, Was Long Ill

Paris, Oct. 13 LP - Alexander Harrison. 67, of Philadelphia. one of the most noted American paint CTS, died in his studios here today after long illness.
 He was born in Philadelphia. He was educated in France, and lived the greater part of his life in France. He has two pictures in the Luxem- bourg, Paris, and others in Dresden museum and various American gal leries.
 Early in his career, chafing under restraint of the schols, he went to Brittany and at Pont Aven and Con- carneau turned his attention to marine and landscape work. In 1882 he sent figure piece to the salon, 9 fisher boy on a beach. which he called 'Chateaux En Espagne." The piece attracted attention and in 1885 he was given an honorable mention, the first of many later awards, in- cluding the temple gold medal and the first medal by Paris exhibition, 1889.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-13
EMBASSY THEATER

The most famous of all stories of the gold rush days, David Belasco's Girl of the Golden West" opened at the Embassy theater Saturday as First National and Vitaphone special, with Ann Harding as the girl.
 There has probably never been a more appealing actress in this famous role, and. the. magnificent outdoor settings of the picture give the production a sweep that was inn possible on the stage.
 The story is drama that is vital in it's simplicity and stark in it's revelation of human passions run ming high against background of greed for gold.
 On the same program is featured tGerald Sullivan. who is getting the crowds to join in his popular song fest.
 Added to this Is a short subject: Teachers Pet" that has the audi ences laughing from start to finish Other screen treats are also offered in closing a very excellent program
New Britain herald., 1930-10-13
Y. w. C. A. Will Observe
 Birthday Anniversary

Mrs. Maurice Pease with her spe- cial committee is making final plans today for the 20th birthday dinner party to be held at the Y. W. c. A. Wednesday night at 6:S0 o'clock. h. vitations represented a ship featur- ing 20 year voyage. Reservations were urged to be made at the purs- CTS office 1905 where steamer chairs could be rented for the evening" s performance.
 Mrs. Duncan Shaw as chairman of the decorations committee will transform the gymnasium into a Y. W. members'-sh The first board of directors will sit together and toasts will be responded to by some of the active members during the past 20 years. The program will close with a surprise feature. Mrs. Pease urges all those who are plan ming to attend the banquet to make reservations at the association of flee not later than Tuesday noon.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-13
Texas Town Menaced in
 Recurrence of High Water

Brady, Tex, Oct. 1S.-(Fp1For the second time within a week this west Texas city was threatened today by the roaring flood waters of the Brady river which began rising rapidly after torrential rains along its watershed
 Already high after a flood which last week inundated portion of the business section and inflicted thou sands of dollars damage. the river began rising early today at the rate of 8 inches every half hour.
 In early morning hours the busi- ness section was thronged with frightened men, women and chill dren. Merchants hastily opened their stores removed merchandise from first floors to upper ones and bar ricadcd against the anticipated water
New Britain herald., 1930-10-13

Maddox. White and Barker are public enemies" Maddox had been hunted for many weeks for ques- tioning in connection with the mur- der of Alfred (Jake) Lingle, Tribune reporter.
 Roche Leads Raid
 Pat Roche, special investigator for the states attorney, led the raid, which was directed against the Western hotel, presumed to be the hideout of Capone. Capone is hunted on a vagrancy warrant, the same as were sworn out for all 2S of the men listed by the Chicago crime commits sion as public enemies"
 The woman and 2S men arrested at the hotel faced arraignment to- day on disorderly conduct charges. They also were to be questioned in the hope they might have some word to offer that will aid in the continuing hunt for Capone.
 White, Barker and Maddox were charged with carrying concealed weapons. When policemen ap-
New Britain herald., 1930-10-13
POLISH NATIONAL
 HOME DEDICATED
New Britain Delegation Attends
 Event in Hartford

The Polish national home, In Hartford, built at cost of approxi- mately s170,000, was formally dedi- cated yesterday afternoon in the presence of several thousand per sons among them being represen- tatives of organizations of this city.
 The program was opened by F.. 9edzlniak, treasurer of the building committee, in the auditor ium which was filled to capacity. Among those who spoke were Mayor Patterson of Hartford, Judge Stanley J. Traceski and Attorney B.. J. Monkiewicz of this city. pr. B. Lutecki and Consul z. Chilmicki of New Ynrt
 After the singing of American and Polish anthems and the invo- cation by Rev. Stanislaus Musiel, pastor of the Ss. Cyril and Metho- dius church in Hartford, Mayor Patterson spoke at length, lauding the Poles of Hartford for erecting one of the finest Polish homes in the country.
 He said that the consummation Of the structure was a step forward In citizenship. Congratulating the Poles for their interest in the pro- gressive step Mayor Patterson urg- ed that they continue their work to interest other nationalities in their movements.
 Judge Traceskf Speaks
 TronnSl-i of cipal speakers. told the audience that the edifice was shrine of American patriotism, in which the traditions, ideals and arts of the Poles will be represented.
 Tt is only several months since the corner stone laying exercises took place but when I was extended ar invitation to speak at the dedica- : ton of one of the potential struc- lures in Hartford and the state 1 readily accepted" he said.
 Today the doors of the building are opened to the public which may view the results of many hard say it is the finest home I have ever entered and I, as a represen- tative of the people of New Britain which has the largest Polish popula- l. ton in the state, wish to congrat- ulate you.'
 Judge Traceski urged the mem- bers of the 4 societies of Hartford affiliated with the organization which erected the home to devote some time to the children of Polish extraction to encourage them in the spirit of good Americansm. "If this suggestion were taken" he said, it would be beneficial both to them and you'
 Stating that the event is one of the most outstanding for the Poles in the state, Attorney Monkiewicz remarked that the completion of the Polish national home has made history in Hartford. He sall that the Poles in Hartford, situated in the center of the state, are making rapid strides to reach their zenith of fame and today are the objects of congratulations from surrounding cities.
 The program also consisted ot vocal selections, piano and violin solos and selections by the orches- tra. The event eliminated with a banquet at z o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-13
American Missionaries
 Reported Missing Today

Peiping. China, Oct. 13.-UP)- Two American missionaries, William Cassidy and Walter Judd, were re- ported missing today in communist districts near Fukien, where two British women missionaries were re- gently executed.
 The British consul escorted other Americans to Foo-Chow. They were: John Grace, Paul Curran, Bernard Werner, Dr. and Mrs. James Skinne, and Mamie GlasSburner.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-13
EXPERTS HOPE TO
 , GUARD TREASURES
Preservation Of Art Masterpieces
 Subject Of Conference

Rome. Oct. l3.-tP@Problems of how best to preserve the worlds treasures of painting and sculpture for the delight of future generations. coupled with the kindred one Of guarding against frauds to the detri- ment of great artists regulations. lies before an international congress convened this morning in the his toric Villa -Ald- -Brandini of Rome.
 12 Nations Represented
 Delegates from over 12 nations were in attendance, the United States being represented by Profes- sors Nicholas Roerich, of the Roe Daniel Thomson, Jr., of the Yale School of Fine Arts. The only other representative of the Americas was Dr. Fernando Perez, until lately Argentine ambassador to Italy.
 This gathering, international Tn character, was called by the insti- ute of intellectual cooperation, an organism of the League of Nations It is the first important convention. with the participation of distinguish ed foreigners, to be held in Rome this autumn. It will sit here until Fri day night, and on Saturday it's mem- bers will be shown over the new cx- cavations that the Fascist govern ment has undertaken at Pompei and Herculaneum.
 Start First Session
 The assembled savants, art con- noisseurs, chemists and museum curators and the rest, started their first session of the different scientific methods now in use for the examin- ation of works of art, and the re- suits obtained by their employment for the purposes of identification and discovering the state of preser- vation of paintings and statues. Then followed a round-table talk on the chief injuries found in artistic works. and on the problems created there by.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-13
247 Voters Made"
 Tuesday Session Of

Because Of the small number of new voters recorded at Saturdays session of the city clerk, registrars and selectmen, the contemplated session tomorrow will. not be held. Only PAY voters were made" from a. m. to 8 p. m. Saturday and 8, much smaller number would re- spond tomorrow, it was felt. The final session will be held Saturday, October IS.
 Of the PAY who were given the oath, S1 registered with the demo- cratic party, 153 with the republican party, and Is did not register. Dur ing the session, radio kept the officials and others in the city court room informed on the progress of the Notre Dame Navy football game. Chairman Harry NJ. Ginsburg of the republican town committee having arranged the feature.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-13
Couple Hold Contest
 To Learn to Fly Plane

Boston, Oct. 13 R-A friendly and unique contest to see which could learn to operate an airplane first, today found Joseph Choate, Sd, 19 year old Harvard fresh- man, the winner over Mrs. Eloise W. Newlin, 27, of Philadelphia, by 12 minutes.
 Equally ignorant concerning the piloting of a biplane, the pair took off yesterday from Marston's Mills, Cape Cod, at daybreak. They flew under the tutelage of expert instructors until late last night. Short intervals of rest were taken out during the day.
 After six hours and 59 min- utes of instruction Choate com- pleted his first solo flight. Mrs. Newlin made hers after seven hours and II minutes.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-13

was inflicted yesterday and last night by a wind of tornado force which swept through the rich wall nut growing district between Vmay trict Trees were uprooted, and houses unroofed. More than 5000 trees were destroyed and 1t is esti- mated it will take 25 years to re- place them. Many persons were made homeless.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-13
CAP0NE EVADES
 CHICAGO POLICE 29 Men and Woman Caught in
 Raid at Cicero

Chicago, Oct. IS LP, - The No. 1 public enemy" Alphonse (Scarface) Capone, continues free despite the snares set for him.
 A surprise raid on Cicero, the sub urb that acquired an unenvied names as the haunt of the Capone mob" failed to flush the gang leader yesterday, but it was not en- tirely a lost effort. Twenty-nine men and a woman were arrested. and among them were three somebodies of the gang business - William (Three Fingered Jack) White. George (Red) Barker. and Claude
New Britain herald., 1930-10-13
MARKET CLOSED TO-DAY

New York, Oct. 13.-lP)-Finan- cial activities were at a standstill to- day in Wall street in observance of Columbus day.
 All of the security and commodity exchanges and the banks were clos ed, following the custom of observ- in gthe holiday on Monday when it falls on Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-13
TWO DIE IN PLANE CRASH

Longmont, Colo, Oct. 13.-(UP) Clyde Blakwell, 35. wealthy farm- CT and aviation enthusiast, and his sister, Winifred, "A, were killed when the dual control airplane which Blackwell was teaching his sister to pilot crashed Sundaystrom an altitude of 300 feet soon after the takeoff.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-13

preached the automobile in which they were seated. White poked a pistol in their faces. dropping the weapon only when he realized he was being approached by law" Sergeant Louis Caparelli recovered the weapon and stuck it in his pock- ct, not realizing it was loaded. The weapon was discharged in his pock- ct, but the bullet struck no one.
 Another Gun On Seat
 Another pistol was found on the seat of the automobile, which was parked near the Western hotel.
 Barker and White were at liberty on bonds following their arrest on the vagrancy warrants. Maddox was described by police as the former operator of a gang hangout known as The Circus" in which the plot for the gang massacre of Valentines Day, 1929, was matched.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-13
Boyd and COnnOr Rest
 After Atlantic Jaunf

London, Oct. 13 GP-Captain J. ErrokBoyd and Lieutenant Harry P. Connor. aviators who have just completed flight from HaEbor Grace to Croydon in the alrplane Columbia, are resting here after their arduous trip across the Atlan- tic. They said they are undecided whether to fly to Australia.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-13

Grenoble, France, Oct. 13 LP - Damage of many millions of francs
The Washington times., 1930-01-21

rather be toad and live upon the vapors dungeon than
share corner in the heart Of one he loved, etc.
d In that comparison there is real power.
The ordinary mortal might say II don't think life amounts
10 very much short That statement wouldn amount
10 very much either.
Shakespeare who above all others utilized the power of
comparison Macbeth after he hears that the queen
wife, is dead compare life to brief candle shadow
poor player tale told by idiot full Of sound and fury
signifying nothing
Not many Of find such comparisons ss Shakespeare
produced automatically from the wealth Of his genius But we
at least remember that comparison makes meaning plain
and gives it power a-
he who English language in the effort TO transfer
IN idea from his head into the heads Of Others should
remember that the Of all tools requires work. and that
Of the most important Of tools LANGUAGE involves more
work and skill than use Of any other tool
The Washington times., 1930-01-21
They Rusted on Their Laurels
Bp Herbert Kaufmn1l..
r'HE radio business is in the peculiar plight
from perfection.

from perfection. II
Radio not content with mere annual refinements switches
Manufacturers improving their goods 70 contnnoualv
that the cutpce market scarcely absorb discontinued
models.
These bargain machines embOdy all Of today best prnc
pies Of reception There's nothing wrong with them except
nas Tbs ne saser. sS% 0ass ar sts . ss y Oss s
tOn hasn't yet reached as many homes this infant
prodigy
industry before gave the public such liberal service
and unstinted moneys worth.
Which mainly explains why the entire nation has been put
on the air within less than decade after the first wireless
song rang out in space
that couldn't have happened any other age even if the
needed inventive capacity and materials were just available
The outstanding weakness Of past prOwess was tendency
10 pause century 70 celebrate the performance Of
The Adamsons aren't much entitled credit for their
amazing ingenue as censure for wasting much time in
achieving them
tanks his immediate ancestors hadn't been nightly
pleased with the quality Of Carthagnan spears and war
chariots
The ancients learned temper bronze and erected sky
scrapers with teCnques that modern science hasn't yet
probed Then concluded to call it day and suspended think
ing for the next dozen generations
O. mathematcians evolved calculation systems that still
sxclusye serve the astronomer engineer and surveyor
Then, deciding that nothing further aanable with
bers, shut down the works
Intelligence isn't recent manifestation Judging by the
records snatched from sepuchre MSS and rubbish
heaps It certain that present ingenious was
long ago within the capacity Of human reasoning.
Homer and ophanes left behind them masterpieces that
make blush for subsequent literary genius.
Pythagoras who never microscope Crookes tube
was quite aware Of the atom
ArChmedes easily cracked hard that might have broken
the mental teeth Of Bramah Tyndan or Edison.
There isn't living geOmetrcan Of Euclids prodigous
stature architect comparable to the unknown creator Of
the Parthenon sculptor, hereabouts fit be mentioned
in the same breath with Praxtees.
The roads that Caesar laid this minute as
when they felt the tread Of Roman legions
Hero, the syracusan, constructed steam engines and
oemys surgeons wouldn't have the slightest nferiority com
plex at 1880 medical convention.
Yesterday fOO it simply didn't press it's Oppor-
tunities.
Our grandsires in the yonder, bait too soon they
weren't such persistent anglers Of possibility the radio
crowd
history has had any pet piece of advice Offer it would
probably be: There much bigger fish waiting be
hooked than any the gaff Keep casting
The Washington times., 1930-01-21

HERE are few things harder
= to bear than Being Mis-.
understood. You know how
It is -
Life has put you up against
some problem. Usually you can
run away from your problems
=" or compromise " or
manage to sit pretty somehow.
But this time you feel you can't
run away and keep your self.
respect. You MUST face it
you MUST make a stand.
You've been cowardly too long.
You realize 7" how dismally
well you realize that the
consequences Of taking stand
won't be very Jolly. A lot of
people win probably get mad at
you, or disguised with you.
People like to talk about courage
or read about it, but they don't
give it much Of a hand If it
happens to disturb THEM. And
that's natural. Human beings
are still savages, and they like
to hide in snug caves Of custom
and convention. They dread
anything that upsets their ac-
customed routine or reflects on
their own lazineSs and timidity.
And someone elSe's courage is
apt to do just that. So natur-
ally they get peeved at neigh
borS who act different" "a
So you know mighty well.
that If you act different you're
In for q lot Of grief. But things
CAN'T go on as they've been
going . " you MUST do some.
thing. -"
SO you do the thing you think
is right. And BAMl
-" everyone begins to knock
and sneer-
Well, you expected it. You
told yourself it would happen.
But how it hurts! And how I'm.
The Washington times., 1930-01-21
Senator Jones' Assault Upon
Home Rule Principle

THERE are just few remnants Of home rule left in the
District Of Columbia but the principal under
attack in Congress by Senator Wesley Jones' heretofore
garded as a loyal friend Of District people.
The fact that Senator Jones is willing to open the doors
wide for the appointment of two men, from almost anywhere
las District Commissioners is the surprising thing to
Washington people in many years.
Senator Jones bill changing qualifications for Commis
oners the three years requirement of bona fde
cizenshp and substitutes treeyear requirement
residence place Of business eher satisfactory Then
1.-THE bill shows its real purpose in these words provided
that maintaining voting residence elsewhere shall not pre-
vent such appointment.
tru pointed out by Senator Jones' that there are
many fit for the positions Of District Commissioners who
have been in business here for years. though maintaining legal
elsewhere but there comparatively few Of these
who identified in any manner with local affairs More
they have little interest in District matters They
lido not claim to be Washngonians in spirit actuality
The existing law does limit the President to the selection Of
who are proud Of the fact that they live here.
When this type Of appointed as District Cois
oners they do feel responsive to the wishes Of their neigh
bors and fellow citizens They desire the rood viii and an
prova Of washington people, who though deprived a. f
frage, should have rights in the activities Of city
where they pay than Of the for support
and Identification.
Let down the bars as Senator Jones and there
would be little sympathy the part of virtual noresdents
made Commissioners toward the people Of Washington Their
obligations would not be to home people,
Jones may dscIam any intention to open the Jobs
of District Commissioners to almost anybody from anywhere
but that would be the practical effect Ambitious men or
women could nere establish
homes offices remain citizens Of other States and vet be
eligible for appointments as Commissioners.
The proposition Of the Washington State Senator Is about
las unAmecan anything yet introduced in Congress and
will be bitterly fought by the great majority Of local citizens
The impression conveyed by the Jones bill is that Of
population Of $4,000 citizens there no fit material here
flor District Commissioner There are thousands Of loyal
Washgonians thoroughly competent the two positions
1.-THE President to shortly fill They able intelligent and
understand the duties of these positions.
It is fancifu idea that politicians and wealthy men tenn
pOrariy living in Washington with little clip coupons
cash dividend checks Of superior mentality actual
residents that they would be devoted to the interests
Iof this Federal City.