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New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
Tokyo Wants RcScrN atious

Tokyo. March 3l tP-lt was nn- derstood here today that Baron Shidehara. foreign minister, had completed draft of instructions to the Japanese delegation at the Lon don fve-p power naval conference. authorizing the acceptance of the Japanese American formula with out material alteration Of the figures involved but seeking the assent of the other powers to two or possibly three reservations attached to Tokyo's acceptance,
 It was authoritatively promised that the end of ,Japan's fortnight of indecision regarding the Reed Mat suraira formula wouM some tOmor- row.
 Baron Shidehara's draft of In structions was said 10 have been placed into the hands of Premier Hamaguchi for presentation 10 the cabinet tomorrow morning. Approval of the cabinet is believed 10 be as sured. Afterward the draft will be rendered to Emperor Hirohito. whose sanction is necessary because the decision is considered as vitally affecting Japans international rela- tons for years to come.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
CARDS 0F S4 IN LEAD IN TOURNEY
New York Golfers Head Pine
 hurst Field in Qualifying Round

pinehurst, N. C., March 3 P}- York, and Mrs. Leo G. Federman, of New York. turned in cards of S4 early this afternoon to take the lead in the IS hole qualifying round of the north and south amateur golf tournament for women.
 Several of the leading players en- tered had not finished at that time. Perfect weather conditions prevail ed, with a bright sun shining out of q clear sky. The air had just a touch of frost
 Miss Helen Barber, of Derby. Conn. and Mrs. Cecil Anderson of Pittsburgh. Pa, had the honor of starting at o'clock They were followed by Miss Jean Armstrong Of Winnetka. H.. and Miss NJ. Bennett of New Britain, Conn
 The scores were high as the early fnishers began trooping in. None of the first six 10 finish were able to do better than 90.
 Eighteen hole scores:
 Mss Jean Armstrong, Winnetka, H.. 42-54-96.
 Miss M. Bennett, New Brit ain. Conn. 44-49-93.
 Mrs. Marion B. Harbaugh. ClevA land. 49-55-l0t.
 Mrs. J. Marvin Haynes, Washing ton. 44-46-90. Mrs. Earl Reed, Pittsburgh. 5l- a5-l06
 Mrs. Frank Stephens, Pittsburgh 52-54-l06
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
St. Elizabeth's Circle
 Presents Six Act Play

Another successful performances by St. T,lzabeths Theatrical circle of the Sacred Heart church was given last night when the club pre- scented Where Art Thou, Jesus,' at Sacred Heart school hall.
 The play was given in six acts and 22 members of the club took part Miss Florence kowalczyk and Miss w. Sadowska played the leading roles. Several hundred members and friends of the parish attended.
 The club is making preparations for the presentation of "Fabojola' next Sunday at St. Stanislaus parish in New Haven. The play was given in this city several weeks ago and was considered success.
 St. Cecilia's choir of the church held a special meeting yesterday morning and made preliminary plans 10 give concert. William Domu- rat, presided and about 60 members of the choir attended.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
PRESIDENT SIGNS
 BUILDING BILLS.
Keyes-Elli9tt Act Appropriates
 S2SO,M0,0O0 for Work

Washington, March S1 P-Presi- dent Hoover today signed the Reyes Elliott bill authorizing the appro- priation of s2SO,0O0,O0O for public buildings.
 Half of the amount authorized in the new act is to be allotted to pub lie buildings throughout the coun- try. The other half is for the Dis. trict of Columbia building program.
 Increases Expenditures
 The funds now authorized will ln- crease the nation wide expenditures from s25,00O,0O0 annually to s35,- GOO. 900 and the annual district al- lotment from $10,O00,000 to Sl5,- 100000.
 The act makes no specific provi- sions as to where the money is to be expended. The allocations for various projects throughout the country will be decided upon by the inter department board of officers of the post office and treasury de. partments.
 In regard 10 the Distric Of Co., lumbia, however, the officers of this board have said part of the money would be used for the new com merce department building, the new justice department building, tht archives building and a municipa center for District government.
 Five Pens Used Five pens were used by Presiden Hoover in signing the bill. One wa! handed to Secretary Mellon of th( treasury. another to Assistant Sec retary Heath of the treasury, who il in charge of the public buildings programs: one each 10 Senator Reyes. republican, New Hampshire and Representative Elliott, republi can, Indiana. author of the bill, an. the last to Representative Lanham democrat, Texas, ranking minorit. member of the house committee oI public building and grounds.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
Parker Hearings Will
 Be Opened on Saturday

Washington, March 31 P'-Hcar incs on the nomination of Judge John J. Parker. of North Carolina, to be an associate justice of the supreme court will begin on Satur- day.
 Officers of the American Fedora ton of Labor have protested the nomination and will be the first to be heard by the senate judiciary sub committee. Senator ONcrman. demo- crat North Carolina, the chairman of the sub- committee. in calling the hearing. said that all interested par ties would be heard.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
COTTON EXPECTS
 ACTION THIS WEEK
Future Of Naval Farley to Be De- termined Within Six Days

Washington, March 51.-P-Act- Ing Secretary Cotton said today that he believed this weeks negotiations would determine the future course Of the London naval conference.
 Cotton did not go beyond this brief statement. He had nothing to say on press dispatches from London saying Great Britain in its discus- sions with France had refused to arrange for any military commit ments.
 The acting head of the state de- partment all of last week was Tn close touch with the White House over developments at the naval barley but he did not indicate today whether he had conferred with President Hoover over the events Of the weekend.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
"HONEI" AT STRAND

k Nancy Carroll, the flaming haired sweetie of "Sweetic" fame. is seen and heard in her second musical TO- nance. and her second starring pie ture when Honey plays the Strand theater today, Tuesday and Wcdnes- day.
 "iLoney' is based on the famous comedy success Come Out of the Kitchen" by Alice Duer Miller and X. F. Thomas.
 The cuddlesome Miss Carroll plays the role of the Southern girls, who is forced by circumstances 10 assume an Irish brosue and play the role ot cook in her own plantation kitchen. Stanley Smith plays the role of Bur ton Crane. young scion of wealth, who falls in love with Nancy during visit to her plantation. smith was her college-boy sweetheart In "Swcetic.'
 In addition to Smith others in the big supporting cast are Harry Green, of The Kibtzcr' fame: IaSu Pitts. whose dolorous helplcssness as a sap" character has brought roars Of 1 laughter in every one of the twelve i talking pictures she has played m; i Lillian Roth, who played opposite 1 Iupino Lane in Maurice Chcvalicr's s The Love Parade" Skects Gallas- | her, of Fast Company and "Polnt- i ed Heels" fame; Mitzi Green, the nine-ycar old youngster, who scored a big hit in her film debut as one Of | the wise cracking children in "1he 1 Marriage Playground" Charles Sel- lon, the banker. and Mary Brians s
 father in Burning Up," and JobNna | Rowland, tallest woman ot the
 Broadway stage whose fame on the
 legitimate stage brings her this t'rs'
 chance as character comedlennt
 in the talking films.
 On Thursday Evelyn Brent ane Cljve Brook will be offered II
 Slightly Scarlet with an eNcellen1
 program of vaudeville.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
Petition Filed to Make
 Church Journalist Quit

Boston. March 3 q U'Pl-A pctI- ton seeking the retirement Of Dr.. Albert C. Dicf'ouhach, widely known Unitarian minister. as editor Of the Christian Register Unitarian peri odical was expected 10 be filed to- day with the Register trustees.
 The petition, signed by several New England Unitarian ministers, charges that tho Register has pub- lishcd articles Of am "unrcprcsonta- tive nature.
 Unitarian leaders explained that the petition was an outgroHtb Of a controversy between the couscrya- lives or theisls and inc liberals or humanists of the church, The pcti- tioners feel that Ur. Dcttcnbach has given undue prominence 10 articles expressing the views of the human ist school"
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
Jones Does IS Holes at
 Augusta With Par 72

Augusta. Ga, March Sl tip-Bop- by Jones finished the first s holes or the southeastern open golf tourna- mont here this morning with a par 72. while Horton smith, his partner, required q "a.
 Tom Kerrigan, SWananoy. \. A., was leading the field among the first entrants to complete the morning round, with a score of 70. He was followed by Johnny Farrell Quaker Ridge. N. Y. with q 1l.
 kerrigan and Farrell tied at the end of the outgoing nine holes with A each.
 The Swananoy played cardcd 31 on the second nine while Farrcl had tt 3l.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
.sOlG OF THE WEST" CAPITOL

A thrilling story of the west ol the covered wagon days, with glorious outdoor background m natural colors. is "The Song of the West" the new Warner Bros Nlta- phone operetta, at the Capitol today and Tuesday. It certainly marks d new era in picture production, TOT all through the gay singing and dancing and the magnificent scenes there runs a strain of intense drama Unlike most musical productions Song Of the Vest can boast me and stirring story.
 There are many dramatic incl dents as the story unfolds and al ways the spectator feels the excite ment and thrill that must have been experienced by the brave pioneers Of 1S49 as they set out in thelr crude covered wagons 10 blaze a trail across the desOlate stretches and thus lay the foundation for the industry of this great nation. some of them made fortunes. More often they did not. But always there was the dauntlcss spirit and this one feels in watching Song of tho West"
 Vivienne Segal, well known on inc stage but new 10 screen audiences gives a delightful performance. Sht can act as well as dance and sing John Boles, in the leading role ap' posite Miss Segal. brings 10 this pic ture the same splendid voice an( capable acting that made hin popular in "The Desert Song.'
 Joe F. Brown supplies some up roarous comedy and Sam Hard, and Rudolph Cameron both handl' their roles intelligently. A picture you should not miss.
 On Wednesday for three days th' Capitol will offer double featur' program presenting "The Viking all in technicolor and with Paulin' 1 Starke and Donald Crisp featauret and Hello Sister" with an all sta cast featured.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
WARNER RESUMES
 GARRETT INQUIRY
Police Commission to Be Called,
 Attorney General Says

Boston, March 31 Pl-Four weeks from the day of the first hearing Attorney General Warner today con- tinued his study of evidence in the pensioning of Oliver B. Garrett. former liquor raider, with high po- lice official to be summoned to testi- fy at the reopening of public hear ings.
 Police Commissioner Herbert A.. Wilson twill positively be called to the stand" Assistant Attorney Gen. eral George B. Lourie announced yesterday, and Superintendent of Po- lice Michael H. Crowley will be ask ed if he wishes to appear"
 Crowley to Consult Lawyer
 Superintendent Crowley said last night he would not decide whether or not to accept the offer until he consulted his attorney. Public hear ings will be resumed tomorrow.
 Sensational testimony Friday link ed the two men with Garrett as re- ceiving thousands of dollars from the proprietor of a notorious hotel. Both made vigorous denials.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
Americans Pessimistic

London, March 3l P,-Extreme pessimism over the outcome of the Anglo French negotiations concern ing a security pact was expressed m American conference circles this afternoon. It was generally under stood the British and French have virtually reached an impasse.
 Secretary of State Stimson visited Foreign Minister Briand of France during the afternoon and expected 10 see Prime Minister Macdonald this evening. The nature Of his discus sions with the French foreign min ister was not divulged.
 French conference circles also were extremely gloomy late today. Foreign Minister Briand, however, thus far has declined 10 put hi!n- self on record as being pessimistic,
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31

Warner admitted last night that only part of the story of each witness ia being offered. "As witnesses came forward" he said, i've have present. ed such part of their testimony as was relevant with regard to the evi- dence we have already secured. Our material has of necessity been held secret with the view of completing the puzzle
 Accounts in Other Banks
 He also said that a checkup Of hank accounts of higher officers in the police department had revealed substantial amounts in certain ln- stances. He spoke from his home in Taunton
 Large numbers of letters have been received daily containing vast amount of information, frequently not related to the Garrett case but attacking other police officials.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31

provisional upon the French and Italian, and particularly the French building programs.
 Dino Grand, Italian foreign min ister and delegation head, had lunch yesterday with Prime Minister Nc Donald at Chequers, and there, Tn the course of discussion on the con ference situation reiterated hls gov ernment's contention for parity with any continental power He express ed the opinion that France, If per chance guaranteed security by this conference, could have very little objection to the stand.
 British Press Pcssimistic
 The Daily Sketch today hcadlincd it's naval story: Naval barley has soothed by mixing much of senu- ment and arithmetical sums"
 The London Times on the other hand remarked editorally: That the eleventh week of the conference was being ushered in with a slightly leSS Respondent disposition in evidence than has been shown for some time. The papers said that there was still evidence Of life in the negotiations.
 The Times declared that if satls- factory formula. defining the GOV enant of the League of Nations ob- legations could be found before Fri day the entire outlook of the con ference would be changed, and Ii { would become definitely hopeful
 II admitted that inc task Of ind l ing such a formula is not easy. anC endorsing Mir. MacDonald's rcjcc- | tion of anything committing Grea' l Britain 10 an entangling military al 1 liance, it said that if France wert unable 10 contemplate a reduction program on the strength Of eXistins covenants and treaties she probabl, would not be satisfied except witt some pact of security which Grea
 Britain can no more consider thal the United States.
 Plain men, the paper said, vii for once share Senator Borah's opin
 ion. that there can be no such thing as a harmless pact-no pact tha doesn't entangle.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
Reaches Tucson Safely

Tucson. Ariz., March 3l LPt-Safe here after a bumpy 400-mile ride over the first lap of his San Diego to New York towglider flight, Cap tain Frank Hawks, noted aviator. made ready today 10 take off in his motorless plane for Fl Paso Texas. for his second overnight stop.
 The transcontinental glider pilot cut loose from his tow-plane over Tucson at 7:25 o'clock last night. just ten hours and forty minutes from the time he left san Diego. Cal
 BobbmG around like a cork ship , on d stormy sea, the wind riding flier trailed his lead d-plane from Phoenix through d stiff gale and landed here on a strange field mark ed only by the glare of automobile | headlights In the hop from San Diego Hawks made two landings one at Yuma, Ariz., to rcfuel the tow plane, and again at Phoenix where the first transContinental air-train crew ate lunch.
 
 plane pilotcd by J. D. JerniGan. Jr Captain Hawks took off from San Diego at 7:45 a. n.. yesterday. Be fore noon the mountains of Southern California had been crossed, the first refuelinG stop had been made and the air-train was riding a stiff breeze toward the Arizona capital. The Phoenix landing was made at 9:O5 D. m, and the takeoff for Tue 1 son was at 5:20 D. m.
 Clears Mountain Ranges
 Captain Hawks said an altitude Of more than 5000 feet was reached in clearing mountain ranges en route, Al Phoenix, he cut loose from the lead rope at 3jO0 feet and thrilled spec tators with a 30 minute glider dem i onstration before landing. | Today's hop called for q rcfuellinG stop at LordsburG. New Mexico. An altitude of between 5000 and 6.000 will be necessary in order 10 pass i over rugged mountain areas in ] southern Arizona,
 Due in New York sunday 1 The air-train itinerary calls for an overnight stop Tuesday at SweetWa- ! ter. Texas: W"dnosdaN Tulsa, Okla; Thursday. Eas, $. Louis, Ill.,. Friday Columbus, Ohio; saturday, Buffalo | x. Y.
 ! Captain Hawks expects 10 cut loose over Central Park, New York i City carly sunday afternoon and { plans 10 land in Van ''orilandt park 1 The tow plane will go on 10 Roose' volt Field. Long island, 10 land. The trip is expected 10 consume I" IlN- inc hours.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
K of New Haven Will
 Make Trip for Test

Grida, port, March $i N}-The Commercial Aircraft Corporation said today if was engaged in making repairs 10 tho K of New Havcn.' ' Conn ,ctjeut- Euouos Aires flight plane, which would require four days before it could hop 10 Glove land to pick up instruments and other parts. Tho plane flow here yesterday from Hartford after it's pilots. Captain Partridge and Lieut., Commander Pond. declined to make a landing at HIandCn.
 After installing equipment needed on thc proposed flight, 10 South America. the plane according 10 the Aircraft Corporation. will return 10 inc Bridgeport airport al Stratford for further tests.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
Leavitt Creditors
 May File Bond Suit

Companies that furnished supplies to 4. P. Leavitt for the construction of the w. l.. Hatch Company build L. ing on Washington street are con- sidering bringing action against the surety company that bonded Mr. cavitt, it was learned today. It is said that there is s6.500 available to pay creditors approximately sl5,000.
 There is possibility of foreclosure by Racklffc Brothers. Tho Hatch co. and Swift and Upson Lumber Co.,. arc represented by Kirkham, Cooper, Hungerford X. Camp.
 A foreclosure will affect the money and not the Hatch building. it was said today.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
Greenberg Again Head
 Of Hebrew Free Loan

At the meeting of the Hebrew Free Loan organization held last evening. officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows: President, g. Grcenberg; vice president, A. SCgal; treasurer, l.. l.. Kennedy: sec 1etary, J. Gorfain; beard Of drec- tors, Max Zugar, E. Levin. W. kap-. Ian and A. Ross; legal adviser. W. W. Grcenstein and auditor, Max Abrams.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
Ondrick Named Member
 Of College Honor Group

T7TIncTN0T LOUIS T7 STII0 oT tNo local senior high school received word today from thr authorities of the Catholic University Of America that Joseph Francis Oudrjck, 2 for mer student of the bI-jD school. had been elected to tho college chaptc" of the Phi Fla SieurC inc fresh mau honor society o' collagr-.
 Charles A. Hart rlr faculty ad- wiser ol the IM Eta Sl2ma in ron- mautu- on Ondricks tj0r record. said that tllr achievement of tn" hoy showed fine high school prepare ution and that urw,lpal S,ad" Was to Inc coUSralulatcd for turning out such nigh type of graduate.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
FARWIIL COMMITS SUICIDE

Boston March 31 G'PD-Charl"s Tarwcn 31 of Turner's Falls. com- mjttcd suicide today by shooting in his room at a lodging house on Con- monWcalth avenue, Back Bay.
 F'arwDll V ho had been employed in tho architectural department Of the New York. New llaNcu X Hartford railroad vas found by his room mate John Miller. chemistry inslruc- tor of Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Tl" wounded man was taken 10 City hospital q .25 calihrc bullet wound in his temple. but was pronounced dead on arrival,
 Police lc Drncd that 'arWoli had been in poor health.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
TWO HELD FOR SHOPLIFTING

Torringtor, March 3l (PN-TWo Hartford negroes. Sophie Carroll Of q Mahl avenue and Leo Scott of 439 Village street. were bound over to the superior court under bonds Of S2,000 each in city court today on charge of shoplfting. They were ar rested Saturday after leaving dc partment store here with six dresses and two coats. valued at S165, which had been slipped into a box with a trick bottom.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
MANDARIN RESTAURANT
 OWNER SUED FOR RENT
Hadley Estate Claims S2.500 from Proprietor Who Vanished More
 Than Week Ago.

Eliza Hadley. who is in charge Of the Hadley estate, today insj- tuted suit for S2.5OG against Frank Leung, owner of the Mandarin res taurant at 213 Main street, New Britain's only Chinese restaurant. which was closed by attachment last "Wednesday. several days after tine owner, Frank leung. had left town.
 Deputy Sheriff Martin H. Hor- witz placed an attachment for 500 suit last Wednesday and the place has been legally padlocked since that time.
 It is said that the rent was due over a long period.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
HAWKS RETURNS
 ID TUCSON FIELD
Rope Attached to Glider From
 Plane Broke

Tucson. Ariz.. March 31.-tPl- Captain Frank Hawks was forced 10 return 10 Tucson airport today shortly after he took off for Fl Paso, Texas. in continuation Of his transcontinental glider flight The rope attaching his glider to the tow plane broke.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
POSTAL OFFICE, CHANGES

F. J. Trudell has been appointed manager of the local office of the Postal Telegraph Co.,. located at 46 West Main street. Mr. Trudell was formerly manager of the Plaintield. N. J. office. Mr. Beloin. former manager has been transferred to New fork City.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY

\ birthday party was held Satur- day in honor of John J. Crabtree at ST Park street. Tho house was decorated in yellow and white. Sup Der was served to about 20 guests. Piano selections and games were en- loved. Mr. Crabtree received many gifts.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
CITY RECEIVED S44,O8S
 FOR EDUCATION PURPOSE
Check From state Represents S2.2 for Every Child of school Age
 Living Here.

X check amounting 10 $iLoSh.75 for 19.j35 children of school ago in this city has been received by City Treasurer turtiss l.. sheldon, he announced today.
 The state pays $2.95 for every child over four years of age and under lG years. This year there was a greater number in the public schools and the increase more than oyercame a decrease in private schools here.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31

Benjamin F. yon Pilslli today as sumed the managership of the Capi tol theater on West Main street, sue ceeding Bernard Grogan. who will be assigned to another thcater in the Warner chain.
 Mr. von pilski has been associat- cd with the world of entertainment for ? years and for the last five years has been theatcr manager. He spent his novitiate with Hoffman Bros. but for more than q year has been with the Warner organization. His home is in Ansonia. He comes 10 this city from Norwalk.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-31
INDEPENDENTS RALLY

The independent party which "aA formed by the Citizens Property Owners association held a rally yes terday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Falcon hall on Beaver street with an attendance Of about 40 people.
 Among those who spoke were Martin Kelly, candidate for mayor. Clifton E, Davenport and Vincent pobrow olski, president. A rally Will be held tonight at o'clock at the Odd Fellows hall on Arch street anu plans are being made by the town committee to hold rallies at factory eates this week.