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New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
SHOENHA|R BREAKS
 TWO FLIGHT MARKS
Pilot Establishes Records for
 Speed With Added Weight

Jacksonville Beach. Fla. Feb. 20 N}-Lee~ Shoenhair, of Akron, Ohio, today established two new world air plane speed records for added weight and set out again in an effort to capture one and possibly three more marks
 Flying his white strcamlined mon- oplane, Miss Silvertown, Shoenhair established a new world record with 1000 kilograms, equivalent to 2,2O4 pounds over 100 kilometer course and a 800 kilometer course.
 His speed over the 100 kilometer course was 175.997 miles on hour which exceeded by 15.7l miles an hour the former record of 160.980 held by Captain II. S. Broad of Great Britain.
 His records for the 800 hilometcr course with the added load of l ,0J1 kilograms, was 76S.114 miles an hour, exceeding the record also held by Broad of 9,456 miles an hour.
 Immediately after establishing new records Shoenhair set out 10 beat the record of 13719S miles an hour record over q 1000 kilometor course with 1000 kilograms added weight. This mark is held by Fall lard Compland of France.
 Shocinhair also may try today for the record of 900 kilometcr course with 500 kilograms added load, as well as the 1000 kilometer course with no added load.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
SEVERAL RAILS ! SLOW IN MARKET
Trading LanguisheS in Early HOurS-Finland Gains New High

New York, Feb. 20 tPl-Therc was little breadth or depth 10 the bond market today, and trading languish- ed in the early hours.
 By far the most active issue was the American Telephone convertible 1-es which declined, with the shares, on fairly brisk selling.
 Most of the prime rails were lethargic, moving within a range Of about a quarter point. Rock Island refunding 4s, Southern Railway gen. eral 1-2s and the New York Gen. tral, Pennsylvania and Wabash list ings were firm. The market has been expecting announcement of a $25,- o00,o issue of convcrtibles by the Rock Island.
 A point rise by Shell Pipe Line 5s, a similar gain by New Orleans, Texas and Mexico "A" 5s, and a five point advance in Wallworth l-9s with warrants were miscellaneous features in the dull domestic list. Foreign bonds exhibited considerable StcadincSs.
 Finland 1-9s gained 1-2 points to a new high for the year.
 French, German and Belgian bonds were inactive.
 Aside from the American Tcle- phone debenture, the share privilege division was dormant. Intcrnation- al Telephone 1-2s traded at Nirtu- ally no price change, but Lautaro Nitrate 6s picked up a point.
 Little inquiry appeared for the United States governments, and quo- tations remained virtually at the Wednesday close.
 Two small municipal loans were offered. One was a city of Los An- geles $1,500,000 issue of 4 3-4s priced to yield 4.25 to 455 per cent.
 The other was d Sl,750,00Q issue of Memphis. Tenn. 3-4s, yielding 4.50 for all maturitics.
 It was announced that the s16,- 000,000 issue of 6 per cent con- vertihlc 20 year dcbCnturcs of the Pacific Northwest Public Service Co.,, formed to consolidate the seattle and Portland properties of Central Public Service Corp, had been oversubscrlbed.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
Coroner MiX's Funeral
 Held in New Haven Today

New Haven, Feb. 20 P}-A mo-. able gathering of citizens this after noon paid their last tribute of re- spect to the memory of Eli NIX, coroner of New Haven county for nearly 45 years, whose funeral was held from a mortuary chapel. Most of the men were life long friends and intimates in professional life, judges, court officers, lawyers and business men, to whom there had always been but one incumbent of the coroner's office, SO long back did MT, Mixs terms begin.
 Rev. Oscar E. Maurer of Center Church on the Green, at which the Mix family of colonial days wOr- shipper, read the service. The ac- tive bearers were Col. A. A. filling William B. ElH Judge w. M. Pickett. P. George Nicoalri. Chief Harry Tut tie of West Haven and Coroner Mon- zani of Waterbury, each Of whom had been very closely connected with the coroner's office in years past.
 The honorary bearers were repre- sentatives of the bar, court and civic life. Burial was in Grove street ceme tery where so many of the Mix fam fly rests. and where grave stones are inscribed so fittingly applied in this instance he was gathered to his fathers"
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
MOODY SCHOOL NOTES

The first meeting of the Moody Secretarial School Alumni associ- ation was held last evening at the school. Both classes '2S and '2J were we'll represented.
 At the regular business meeting plans were made for spring ban uuct and the president, Norman Nining was empowered 10 appoint a banquet committee to make neces- sary arrangements.
 After the business meeting a pro- gram was presented by Louise Her. wig '2S, Norman Vining '29, LOT ainne Neumann '99. Milton Legat '29, and Anthony Scalise '29.
 Refreshments were served by the regular committee, Helen Armstrong '29, Agnes Mahoney '29 and Mary Pietrzkiewicz '29.
 Friday morning at the school a typewriting contest will be held, the operators being members of the day school. Florence Backhaus is cap taining the Reds, a team made up of Dorothy Miles, Dorothy Warner, Dorothy Shanahan and Gladys Cor man and Doris Mount is explaining the Whites composed of Anne Man Ghisi, Catherine Fereleto, Florence Iipctz and Myrtle Avery. Prizes will be awarded the winning team.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
Just Wanted Expenses
 For WOman'S Support

No action will be taken by the police on the complaint Of Paul Badcl of 9S Miller street that samuel Baba of 103 Grove street threatened 10 kill him unless he paid $1,GOo, Sergeant T. J. Fceney having asccr- tained through an Investigation ycs- tcrday that Baba claims to have spent $1, 800 for Mrs. Badcl's support over d period of eight years befor" she married her present husband and he felt he had a legitimate claim for reimbursement
 Baba told the sergeant the s1,G60 included the expense of the funerll Of Mrs. Badel's first husband, also the cost of a monument at the graya. He denied that he threatened Badcl.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
City Items

Mrs. C. J. Tomlin entertained at a bridge party last evening at her home on Maple street, for the 1929 committee of the Order of Prizes wtrc awarded and d lunch was served.
 A miscellaneous shower was given Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Joan Mayer of Pleasant street at the home of her sister, Mrs. Frank Bos- ckay. Miss Mayer will become the bride of pr. Raoul Bcnot in the near future. She received many use fgul gifts.
 Miss Joan Mayer or Pleasant street was given a miscellaneous shower in her honor Tuesday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Frank Bosckay. Miss Mayer was the re- cipient of many useful gifts. She will become the bride Of Dr. Eoaul Benoit in the near future.
 George Martin of 35 Lorraine street complained to Officer Fred Wagner that two rabbits were stolen from his coop Tuesday night.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
CURB MARKET IS
 UNDER PRESSURE
Trade 'SIaCkenS on Declines and
 List Has Firm UndertODe

New York, Feb. 20 tP) - Curb market shares were under steady but moderate pressure today. Trad ing tended to slackcn on declines, and in general the list maintained a fairly firm undcrtonc, but cau- rous efforts to resume operations for the advance were largely un- availing.
 The utilities bore the brunt ot the selling, but losses were mostly limited 10 point or two. Electric Bond and Share. American Super power, American and Foreign Pow CT warrants and Middlewest Utli- ties were among issues showing such declines. Central States Elec- tries favorable earnings statement merely prompted profit taking.
 A firm spot was United Light and Power A, which was bid up more than a point to a new high for the movement, but 1t quickly encoun- tered realizing.
 Investment trusts likewise sagSed. National Investors, a recent strong feature, encountered particularly heavy profit taking, and Leman corporation sagged moderately.
 The Goldman Sachs issues were fairly steady. moving fractionally higher in the early trading. Penn Road encountered further liquida- ton, dipping below 15. A few of the industrials moved forward in light trading. with chemicals show ing notable strength.
 Both New Port company and United Chemical reached new high ground for the movement. Johnson Motor and Sidney Blumenthal like wise rose to it's best levels of the year.
 Some Of the oils reacted from the upturn late yesterday, Vacuum and Humble losing ground moderately. Gulf and Cities Service were fairly steady. Memphis was a feature of the natural gas stocks, rising a couple of points to a new peak in active trading.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
Funerals
Ferris C. Puffer Dies
 At Home in Rochester
Special to the 1IeraId)

Rochester, x. Y, Feb. 20.-I'crris C. Puffcr, aged 6G, veteran postal clerk of this city. who was born in New Britain, Conn, on January 5, 1884, and whose only sister Mrs. D.. C. Judd, now resides in New Britain, died unexpectedly Monday night at his home. 1055 Monroe avenue. Mr. Puffer was elected scrGcant-at-armS of the Rochester local of the Nation al Federation Of Postal Clerks at q meeting which he attended the past Sunday. He was appointed a letter carrier in Detroit. Mich, in 1888. He was transferred to Rochester as car ricr on May 1. 1900. lie was trans ferrcd to the motor vehicle depart ment on June 19. 1922, and was made d clerk on July 4, 1922. He is survived also by his wife, Alice Hinman Puffer; two daughters, Miss Clara A. Puffer and Mrs. Frank J. Schulz; two brothers, Charles L., and Harry Puffcr, and one grandson, all of this city. Funeral services were held from his home here Wednesday a afternoon at o'clock and inter ment was in Mount Hope cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
Sub-COntracts Let in
 Hospital Building Job

Sub-contraCts for all electric work, plumbing and heating archi- 1cctural terra Cotta, cast stone and he steel reenforCing work have been let by Herbert Goldsworthy, representative of the Murch Broth CTS Construction company of St. Louis, Mo-, in connection with the work on tho NeWington Veterans hospital.
 The plumbing, heating and oil burning equipment work was sub- let to the E. Grunwald company of Omaha, Nebraska. The architcc- tural terra cotta will be furnished by the Atlantic Terra Gotta Com- pany of New York city. The cast stone will be furnished by the Cic- cone Cast Stone company of Provi- dence, R. I. Four hundred tons of reinforcing steel will be furnished by the Tidewater Structural Ma 1erials corporation of New York city.
 temporary office was establish od.on the grounds yesterday and work on the eXcavating was started today.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
WILL BEGIN INQUIRY
 INTO BRANCH BANKING
Mellon May be First Witness in In. vcstigation Planned by House
 Banking Committee.

Washington, Feb. 20 lPr-An in Hcstigation into group, chain, and Iranch banking. will be started by the house banking committee next Tuesday with Secretary Mellon, or one of his assistants, and J. w. Poole controller of the currency, as the first witnesses.
 The committee in executive ses- sion decided to meet on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week unrf1 the study is completed. Other witnesses will be the gov crnor, or mem bcrs of the federal re- servo board, representatives of fcd- eral reserve banks and other 1ndi Niduals from tho banking industry.
 Tho inquiry is expected to have a. bearing on whether concentration and ccntralization of banking re- sources should be limited by law. us has been demanded by some mcm- berS of congress.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
Deaths
I,rauI, Eugene Bailey

Frank Eugene Bailey, aged T1, Of 646 south street, died this morning at New Britain General hospital following d lingering illness.
 Born in this city, the son of the late Thomas and Phcbc Blinn Bail ev, he attended the local schools He was q carpenter for many years but due to age had been forced to retire. AIr. Bailey had been q resi- dent of this city practically all his life.
 Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Eugene r. Bailey of this city: q brother Charles (. Bailey Of Bloomfield. and a sister, Mrs, Liza Rogers Of Merldon.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow afternoon at o'clock at the Erwin chapel. Rev. Raymond \. Gilman, pastor of Stanley Me morial church, will Oihclatc and burial will pc in Fairyicw cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
NORRIS DESIRES
 EXPENSE PROBES
Wants Committee to Keep Eye on Campaign Expenditures

Washington, Feb. 20 P,-Ap- pointment of a senate committee to investigate campaign expenditures of senatorial candidates in the ap- preaching primaries and election was proposed in resolution intro- duced today by Senator Norris, re- publican, Nebraska.
 The resolution was referred 10 the senate elections committee for con slderation. It called for a far reaching examination into the ex- penditures and ''influences' en- ployed in the senatorial primaries and conventions. Senators up for reelection this year would be barred from membership on the committee which is to be named by the vice president.
 Senator Norris himself is can- 'idatc for reelection. So is Senator Borah, of Idaho, another leader of inc western republican independents, and Senator Walsh, of Montana, the acting democratic leader.
 A similar committee was named four years ago and on the basis of l's reports of expenditures in Penn Sylvania and Illinois the senate re- used 10 seat Frank l.. Smith, of Illinois. and William s. Ware, of Pennsylvania, both republicans and certified as having been elected to the senate.
 Ware is in the race again this year for the senate.
 Ono third of the senate member ship of 96 must be elected this year.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
POPE, IS GRANpTNCII,

Rome, Feb. 20 Pl-Pope Plus is now q granduncle. His niece, Marchcsa Maria Luisa Persichetti Ugolini gave birth to a girl this morning who will be named Maria Rio Pia. Mother and child are do- ing well.
 The pope, as soon as the news had been communicated to him. sent Monsignor CacCia Dominionc, his Majordomo, to convey his blessings and congratulations He thanked the mothcr for naming the baby pla, which is the feminine form or Plus.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
Judge Reserves Decision
 In Plagiarism Lawsuit

NOW York, Fob. 70 lP}-Tcleral Judge Frank J. Coleman today re served decision, after both sides had rested without introduction of further testimony, in the trial of the suit brought by Naleska Suratt. actress and scenario writer. against Will II. Hays and the Producers Distributing corporation.
 Miss SurHtt demanded an account ing from an injunction against tho defendants. alleging that Inc re- lgious motion picture King of Kings had ben plagiarized from a manuscript of her own entitled "MarN Magdalcne.'
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
CITRUS GROWER SAYS
 EXCHANGE CONSPIRED
Brings suit For Two Million Charg- ing Restraint of Trade By
 Fruit Men.

Los Angeles, Feb. 20 (Pl-Asricul- tural interests in Southern California today turned their attention 10 charges made by Ilcwcllyn A.. Banks, Independent citrus growe@ and shipper of Riverside Calf. in d $2,0O0,1oO damage suit. charging re straint of trade.
 Banks alleged that the California Fruit Growers Exchange, C. C. TeaSue, it's president. various large financial houses. the Union Pacific railroad and other business institu- tions and persons Conspircd speci- iically to ruin his credit. delay his shipments and influence public dis crlminatiOn against his product be- cause he refused to join the cN- change.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
Bear Attack in Morning Drives Traders to Profit Taking - National Lead Declares Extra Divi- dend.

New York; Feb. 20 lP,-stocks fell into decided slump during the early hours Of trading today, as the selling wave which appeared late yesterday swept through the mar lct, but the liquidation appeared to have been completed by early after noon, and bulls rallied to the sup port of leading shares. Early de- cIlnes We're considerably reduced, and several shares were lifted above last nights closing levels
 Bears evidently took advantage of the jar to confidence provided by the sudden downturn late yesterday 10 launch d concerted attack. and many traders long of stock hastened 10 take profits several commission houses have been advocating the Tightening Of accounts in prepare tion for :. technical reaction for about a week.
 Further declines in the grain mar kcts also caused some nervousness.
 Extra Lead Dividend
 The most conspicuous item of the days corporation news was tho an nual report Of National Lead, to- Gcthcr with announcement or s extra dividend on the stock. While earnings for last year were nearly double those of the previous year. current sales were said to he about
  against %2 per cent in January A few other concerns announced fav~ orablc earnings statements for 1929.
 Monetary conditions were un- changed, with cali loans still quoted at T. per ccnt and in ample supply at that level. Attention was focused upon the weekly federal reserve statements 10 appear after the close of the market Wall street general ly looked for a moderate increase in brokers loans. There is also con- siderable talk of reduction in the rediscount rate to T. per cent, al though such action is not expected for some time.
 Many Stocks Give Ground
 American Telephone. l.. $. Steel and American Can. which were in the van of the recent advance, were heavily sold during the forenoon losing about points each. but these losses were cancelled in the early afternoon rally. Nesting Ghousc Elcc- tric, Eastman Kodak. and Intcrua- tional silver dropped points each but soon rallied snartly. Brooklyn Union Gas gained more than 2 points. Gillette advanced nearly as much, and International Telephone and American Tobacco E gained moderately. Radio moved up about a point 10 q new high for 19&0. Otis Elevator lost more than 10 points, and shares which showed losses of to points included Chesapeake and Ohio, Auburn Auto, Columbia Gas, Standard Gas. Vest crn Union, R.>H. Macy and Air Re further. Standards Of New Jersey duction. Oils and coppers sag2cd and California and KenncCott reach ing new lows for the year.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
Mrs. Leon I'. LiCgCY


 Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Kennedy Licgey, aged G., wife or Leon F. Liegey of 20S North stree, who died Tuesday, were held this morning at 3 o'clock at St. Mary's church. A solemn high mass ot requiem was celebrated by Rev, flames Tyler of Waterbury, Rev. John T. Connor was deacon and Rev. Thomas r. Lawlor was sub deacon.
 As the caskct was borne into the church Organist John J, Crcan played Schubert's Death Song. A duet, composed of Mrs. Mary T. Crean and Mrs. J. C. Connolly, sang Ave Maria" at the oiGcrtory. Mo- zart's mass adapted 10 the requiem mass was sung by the St. Mary quartet formed by Mrs. Crean, Mrs Connolly, OrganisL Crcan and James D. Donohuc. "Absoncc' was play ed on the organ by OrGanist Crcan at the communion and at the con- clusion of the mass Mir. Donohue sang "Facc to Face" As the caslct was borne from the church Organ ist Crean played Gricg's funeral march.
 The pail bearers were James O'Connor, Michael kenney, Thomas Crowley, MT Hudon. Michael Beg lev and Frank English.
 Rev. Father Tyler, assisted by Rev. Father Connor, read the com initial services at the grave. Burial was in St Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
RUS DRIVER ARRAIGNED

Central Falls, k. l., Feb. 20 P)-- Leroy A. Wells. of Providence. oper- ator of a United Electric Railways company bus that collidcd with a truck driven by William II. Tabor of UNbridGc. Mass, in Lincoln, caus- ing Tabor's death, was arraisned in district court today on Il charge of operating so as to cndangCr the lives of the public. He pleaded not guilty and was held in $500 bail for q hearing March '.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
BEATS STECHER

Miami, Fla, Feb. 20 (P - Gus Sonnenberg. recognized in som states as the worlds heavyweight wrestling champion. last night de- featcd Joe Stecher of Nebraska in two out of three falls here. Sonnen- berg won the first and third falls with his flying tackle. Stecher won the second fall with a body scissors. The contest lasted 5o minutes.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
Three Youths Again in
 Court on Theft Charges

Bridgeport, Feb. 20 Pl-For the second time within a few months, three IS year old youths are on trial before a judge and jury in superior court for charges of burglary. and automobile thefts. They are Daniel Faglinco. John Graugauskas and John Matthews, all of this city.
 The three were presented before the December term of court, but trial was halted by death of q mem Der of the jury.
 At the first trial the police testl- fled that the youths confessed to the burglary of the Crown Paper Box company of this city and also the theft of two automobiles.
 The defendants have denied sign ing statements confessing the crimes, as offered by the state.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
$500 COLLISION SUIT

Suit for $500 was brought todd? by Steve Ziolkowski of this city against Clyde II. Perkins of Bristol based on an automobile accident which occurred at the intersection of Myrtle and Curtis streets. Attor- ney B. J. Monkiewicz is represent ing the plaintiff.
 Deputy Sheriff Matthew PapciaN attached property in Bristol.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
Helen Sj(lIiI>

Helen Sidlil, five month old daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sidlik Of 9S Horace street, died this morning at inc home of her parents after q short illness. Be sides her, parents she is survived by two brothers and a sister.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow morning at 7:45 at the Sacred Heart church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
START PANAMA FLIGHT

Miami, Fla, Feb. 20 Pl-Three officers and a non commissioned Of ticer of the army air corps left Miami at 6:10 o'clock this morning in a tri-motored transport plane for a nonstop flight to Panama. Pan American Airways officials said the fliers did not announce their destina- ton in taking off but advices from Washington said they were bound for Panama. Airport officials de- clared they did not register upon ar rival last night.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
New Haven Student Gives
 Evidence Against Couple

New Haven, Feb. 20 (UP)-Usc of Yale student to obtain evidence against Abraham and Samuel Cutler, alleged 'campus bootlcggcrs,' was admitted by police today.
 An unnamed student was said 10 have arranged for purchase of a hottie of liquor at a designated place where two policemen were conceal cd.
 The Cutler brothers were held in $l.O0O bonds pending investigation.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
BOARD OF REVIEW MEETS

The monthly session of the Boy Scout board Of review met in the scout office at 7:3C o'clock last night. The following members were present: Charles Abell, chairman; Neil MacDCugall. Francis McAloon, George Burling, Fred Peters and M. C. Heisler.
 John Boldoslli of Troop ', passed his second class test, while Herbert Cook of Troop I, Don Holmes of Troop 9, George Barbour of Troop II, Dominick Cartelli Of Troop 23, Herbert Williams O. Troop ?, and James Naughtoh of Troop F pass ed first class tests.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
Wall Street Briefs

New York. Feb 20 - Wall street heard today that an application will be made soon to list the shares of the trans America corporation. large Giannini holding company, on the New York stock exchange, London stock exchange and on the Bourses at Paris and Amsterdam. The stock is now traded on the San Francisco exchange and the New York curb.
 The now $-,o00,0o0 plant Of the Horace l.. Dodge Boat and Plane Corp. at Newport News, Va, will be opened and production started March 1 2. Two thousand mon will he employed and the plant will operate on a @4-hour schedule until orders now on the books are filled.
 Humphrey w. Chadbourne. rrcsi- dent Of inc International Mining Corp, and director Of Noranda Mines. Ltd, has been elected a di- rector of the Buttericll company
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
SEEK SHOOK DEATH STAY

Columbus, Feb. 20 Rl-Attorneys for pr. James II. Shook, former Ohio state university professor now under sentence to die in the electric today asked Governor Cooper for 30 day stay of execution to permit the United States supreme court to act on his appeal.