New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 29, 1924, Page 1

ESTABLISHED 1870 JAPAN Hflmmfi P LEAGUE |U.S. AVIATORS DO | Crime Takes Financial Toll in : 21934 MILES IN | U.S. Equal to Nattonal Budget WITH THREAT 10 KILL ANY | WP T s mei mme Hold-ups Have Doubled—State Police An Effective NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1924, Ultimatum lsThat Un- Security Protocol Is Will Be Voted Down. — This Would Prevent Inter- natioral Conference for Next Summer — Atmos- phere of Gravity Per- vades Geneva Councils, By The Assoclated Pr Geneva, Sept. 20.— Two members of the Japanese delegation declared to press representatives today that if Japan did not obtain satisfaction of her demand for an amendment to the proposed protocol of arbitration and security, she probably, much to their regret, would be obliged to vote against the protocol resolution ‘when it was submitted to the assem- bly of the league of nations, ‘Would Kill Protocol If this happens, the protocal ini- tlated by Forelgn Minister Benes of Czechoslovakia and elaborated by the disarmament commission and its subcommittee, will fail of adoption and consequently the Internatfonal disarmament provided for 1in the protocol and planned for next sum- mer will not be held. After a lengthy private discussion this morning among leading dele- gates with a view towards finding a solution of the difficult situation, the declaration of the Japanese dele- gates when the subcommittee on ar- bitration reassembled this afternoon indicated a noticeable stiffening in their attitudes, Herculean efforts on the part of all of the leading delegates to save the situation continued this after- noon, many of them expressing the conviction that'a saving formula would beé found by the committee of jurists to whom they plan to refer the problem. No Action Taken The subcommittee adjourned at 4:55 o'clock without having taken up the Japanese amendment. The meeting was taken up with %the slight textual changes in the proto- eol proposed Dy the British dele- gates. The subcommittee stands ad- journed, subjeet to the call of the chairman; to give the non-Japanese members time to confer among themseives, the press that they were ‘quite ready to- discuss questions any time our European colleagues may de- sire.,” They added that “we hops the time will come soon.” M. Politis, former Greek foreign minister, declared that *“the dom- inating splrit of good will is prevail- ing among all the delegates.” The Grecian delegate asserted that it seemed impossible for the as- sembly to go before the world pro- claiming that the governments would remain indifferent to the Jap- anese plea that no solution had heen found for the peaceful reguiation of disputes arising out of so-called do- mestie problems. FORREST GASE NOLLED No Charge Against Man Originally Arrested For Embezzling Miss Witte's Money and Diamond Ring Russell . Forrest of Norfolk, Va., until recently a resident at a local hotel, was released from custody this morning by the East Hartford police when Prosecutor Percy T. Brynt entered a nolle on the charge of embezzlement. Mr., Forrest was arrested in Hartford Wednesday night after he is alleged to have pre- sented a $100 bill at a hotel in that city in payment for a room. He was questioned by the Hartford police, who were called by the hotel clerk, and when unable to tell satisfactor- 1ly where he obtained the money, he was held on suspicion. A short time later the police received a call Witte of 407 Chestnut street this ecity, who told them that' she had attended a dance at Le Bal Ta- barin with Forrest, and had given him her pocketbook containing $220 in cash and a diamond ring valued at $150 for safekeeping. When she examined her purse after leaving Forrest, she discovered the money and ring missing, she reported. The money and ring were found in Forrest's possession, and he was charged with embezzlement Miss Witte appeared in the Fast Hart- ford court last Thursday and said that she did not wish to press the charge in view of the fact that she had recovered her lost valuableés. Miss Witte called at The Herald office this morning and said that the whole affair was due to a misun- derstanding. Hartford from Miss GILSON ENDORSED, New Haven, Sept. 20.—Dr. John 1. Gilson was endorsed by the democratic’ probate district conven- tion today for another term. There has not been a party candidate against Judge Gilson since 1914, The Japanese delegates Informed | | | | CHANCE FOR DISARMAMENTS PASSENGERS IN PANIC | 7 less Arbitration And| [} RUNAWAY TROLLEY As She Demands It Eisht Bridgeport Persons Injured—Fire in Con- troller Box Brilgeport, Sept. 29.—Panic stricken passengers on a westbound trolley car fought in a crush while it was running away on Fairfleld avenue today, with its front platform ablaze and clouds of smoke sweep- ing back upon those trying to reach for safety. Eight people were injured in the rush. 3 Motorman William Inston, driven from his controller by a burst of flame as the wires in the box became short-circuited, fought back into the smoke in an effort to bring the car to a stop In the usual manner. He was not successful. Chief Inspector John Cavanagh, who was on the car, ‘reached * through a window thtough which a passenger had dived and pulled the pole from the wire, the car gradually coming to a stop. The injured are: Mrs, J. McCarry, ankle and shoulder fractured. Frank Kachmar, ankle fractured, shock. Mrs. R. W. Kohler, bruises, shock. Mrs. A. M. Novitsky, shock. Mrs Wil- llam Niemes, Mrs E. Carlson, Mrs. Charles Nagy, and Motorman Wil- llam W. Inston, burns, bruises and shock. R. W. Murphy of Syracuse, N. Y., received bruises and suffered from shock. h The car involved in the accident was a two truck converted one man car. SEVEN DEAD IN SUNDAY AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS This Figure Represents Toll Only in Buffalo, Western New York and Northern Pennsylvania Buffalo, N. Y., Sept. 29.—Seven persons are dead and many are in hospitals as the result of week-end automobile accidents in Buffalo, western New York and northern Pennsylvania. Ralph Huck, four vears old, of Williamsville, died today in the county hospital from injuries re- ceived yesterday when he was struck by an automobile as his father was drawing him across the road in front of his home in a small express wagon. Harold Rowe, 23 years old, Mount Morris, was instantly killed yester- day when he lost control of his au- tomobile and struck a tree. Mrs. Lillian Dominico of Westfleld was instantly killed when her car skidded into a telegraph pole. Adam’ Watersteln of this city died a few minutes after he was extri- cated from the wreckage of a car under which he was pinned in an accident near Angola. A woman believed to be Ida Steck of this city died in the emergency hospital after having been struck by a machine in | downtown Buffalo. Mrs, Jennie Lynch of Jamestown was fatally injured when a machine |driven by her husband, Alvin Lynch, collided with another car at War- ren, Pa. Mrs, Lynch died in a hos- pital ., An unidentified man was killed hy a traction car near Woodlawn. Papers on_thw body bore the name | “James Shea, Uxbriage, Mass."” The - sheriff's office notified the Massachusetts authorities. PERIN SERRENDERS Killing Cincinnati Man Admits Mother-in-Law—Tells of 20 Years of Continuous Persecution by Her. | Cincinnatl, Sept. 29.~Rainsoaked and dishevelled, with his clothes| bearing the marks of sixty hours out of doors, Vinton Perin, 50, sur- rendered today to answer for the slaying of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Francis D. Rawson, 7, shooting of his sister-in-law, Nina Rawson, Perin told a story of twenty years alleged persecution by his mother-in- law. She opposed his marriage to her daughter, Deborah, he said, and since the wedding did everything she could to elimjnate him. Perin readily admitted the shoot- ing but showed an aversion to talk of the actual killing. Kansas and Minnesota Have Killing Frosts Topeka, Ks., Sept. 20.—The first freezing temperatures of autumn prevailed over a large portion of Kansas last night with heavy frosts in the western part pf the state. . Moorhead, Minn., Sept. 20.—Min- nesota and North Dakota were visit: ed by a severe Kkilling frost in vir. tually every section last night. SUES FOR $10,000 Waterbury, Sept. 20.—Miss Minnle Smith of Woodhaven, L. I, brought suit against Willlam Craig of this|southeast by and for the| Miss | | ment and expressed deep Replying to the secretary of |state, Assistant Secretary Davis sald | |ergetic army men, Globe Girdlers Rotually in Air ays~City of Seattle Wel- comes Men Today SEC. HUGHES SEES 600D FROM ROUND WORLD TRIP Declares That Visit By American Aviators to Foreign Countries Has A Beneficlal Effect on Foreign Relations—Secretary of War Weeks Wires Congratulations to Intrepid* Afrmcn, By The Assoclated Press, Seattle, Sept. 29,—8ix United States army aviators who completed a flight around the world here yes- terday were prepared today to re- celve the welcome which has been arranged by the appreciatice citizen- ry. The elapsed time of the flight was 176 days; total mileage, start to fin- ish 27,534; days actually in air 66, actual flying time 351 hours 11 min- utes; average speed 76.36 miles per hour, Lieut. Lowell H. Smith, command- er of the flight officlally reported completion of the journey to Major Gen, Mason M, Patrick at Washing- ton, D, C,, by telephone last night. He was informed by General Patrick that future duties and movements of the six aviators will be announced tomgrrow, Describe Their Trip. At a public luncheon today the fifers and their mechanics were to make talks describing their world famous trips. In addition to the Iuncheon, the aviators planned to participate in the dedication of a monument at Sand Point comemorating man’s first cir- cumnavigation of the globe by air- plane. The Lieutenants ywere sched- uled to speak briefly there. ‘When Lieut. Smith finished a lun- cheon aboard a private yacht yester- day en route to Madison and Volun- teer parks for a formal ceremony and reception he expressed gratitude that “all the worrles of takifg care of their machines were over, and that the only thing left he sald they could not avoid was the appearance of himself and comrades before the public, Reward Is Planned. A telegram recelved last wight from President Coolidge informed the men that the president intended, on the convening of congress to ‘“‘rec- ommend that authority be granted to reward the squadron by promo- tion and other appropriate action irr order that your distinguished service may have a pratical recognition from ypur country.” At present it is not known how long the aviators are to remain in Seattle or whether the air cruisers Boston IT, Chicago and New Orleans are to be taken back by the m‘lzin&l pilots to the cities they were chrlm- ened after, Much Good Results Washington, Sept. 29. — The round-the-world flight by the army aviators has accomplished import- ant results of an international as- pect in the opinion of Secretary Hughes, The establishment of | friendly contacts in the various countries visited,” he said in a let- ter to Secretary Weeks, “the strength and efficiency of the air service which the flight evidenced and the new prestige which the fliers have brought to our flag will have a far-reaching effect on the international relations of this coun- try, the benefit of which cannot be over-estimated.” Mr. Hughes extended gratulations of the state the con- depart- admira- tion for the “courage, persever- ance and extraordinary skill of the fiers." | “The war department has felt that the flight is a scientific achieve- ment of a high order, made by & little band of well-trained and en- who are carry ing on In our time the pioneer work done by their predecessors of for- mer generations. Our military per- sonnel is thereby rendering the same service to the world at large as was performed by our frontier troops when they opened up the west, established the overland trails and assisted In the development of the transcontinental railway sys- tems. lLelutenant Smith and his colleagnes are fitting successors to | Lewis and Clark.” | Secretary Weeks sent this tele- | gram to Lieutenant Lowell H. Smith, commander of the flight: | “Congratulations to you and your ( comrades on being the first to fly| around the world. Our people re- joice that you are Americans. The war department and the army of the United States are proud that| you are American soldiers.” British Freight Ship Sinks Off Georgia Coast Savannah, Ga., Sept. 29.—The British freight steamer Santa The- resa, bound from a Cuban port with sugar, sank last night 95 miles south of Tybee light. city in the superior court today for|according to radio advices received $10,000 damages promise action. in a breach of ' here from the American tanker L ! C. White. Agency Against Criminals, Chie Bept. 29.—The cost of crime In the United States has reach- ed its highest point, as much as the annual budget of the nation, which was more than three and one-half billions of dollars, according to a report prepared by the protective committee of the American Bankers' Assoclation preliminary sessions of the fiftieth annual convention of the assoclation were held today. Elimination of politics from police affairs will be urged by the commit. tee and speakers and creation of state police in those states without them will be recommended. The report will show how crime is great- er in some states without state po- lice than in either Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jemey, West Virginla, Pepnsylvania and New York, which have state police. Forgeries, according to insurance estimates included in the report, may reach $100,000,000 for 1924, though the next loss not covered by insurance, $100,000, Holdups cording to ¢ a warning the assoclation and ¥ 3 } showing organized non-member banks have been the victirhs of 2,600 burglaries with a loss of about $5,000,000 whild member banks have had 2,500 burglaries with a cash loss of about $1,000,000. RUMROW TRAGEDY AS SCHOONER OVERTURNS British Vessel Capsizes Off Georges Fishing Banks —No Word of Crew Boston, Sept. 20.—A tragedy of rum row was reportéd here today when the fishing schooners Ingomar and Nathalie word that the British tern schooner Beryl M. Corkum was, sighted, cap- sized and derelict, off Georges fish- ing banks last Friday. parently a victim of recent storms. ‘Whether her crew of six was lost or saved was not disclosed. The Beryl M. Corkum has been' known along the coast as one of the vessels Blylng from Bridgetown, Barbauoes to Halifax, N. 8, and St. Pierre in the rum traffic, disposing of her cargoes usu#lly off the New Eng- land coast en route. The last report of her was at Halifax where she was reported arriving Aug. 8 “from sea.” The fishing schooner crews that sighted the wreck said ~she was floating bottom-up in a manner to show clearly her name and halling port, but to prevent any examination of the vessel. The Corkym was commanded by Captain Z. W, Wisker a Lunenburg, . B.'skipper. She orlginally halled from that port but her registry was changed to Bridgetown gome months ago. She was a vessel of 243 tons net, built at LaHave, N. 8. ten years ago. THREE MEET DEATH AS TROLLEY CHASHES CAR Automobile From Providence Is Struck on Grade Crossing At Fall River Fall River, Mass,, Sept. 29.—The death in a hospital here early today of Mrs. August Gilberg of Provi- dence, R. I, brought the number of victims of an automobile accident in Somerset yesterday to three. When an electric traim crashed into an automobile at a grade crossing Mrs. Annie Gronhagen of Providence was killed instantly and her daughter Mrs. Ann ang, also of Providence, fatally injured All three women were passengers in the automobile. Their two male companions, John H. Eddy of Provi- tence and Antone King of Bristol |* R. I, were uninjured. The accident occurred at O'Neil's crossing in South Somerset. The high banks along the tracks at that point pre- vented the driver of the automobile from seeing the train approach. Cof- ductor John A. Davis of the New York, New Haven and Harttord rail- road, in charge of the train, said it was movingat a rate of not more than fifteen miles an hour. HURDER IN SYNAGOGUE | One Killed and Two Wounded in Fight Services in 1os Angeles, During Jewish Religious 29.—Harry a man and a in the con- Los Angeles, Sept. Denny was killed and woman were wounde gregation of Z Jewish festival services today, when Sol Ostrow suddenly drew a pistol | during the ceremonies and started | shooting. Ostrow was captured Domanski on Way West For Swindling Hearing | Frank Domanski of 114 North street, the cobbler who is alleged to have been swindled out of $4,000 by Tony Astolsh and Steve Borase, left today for Lansing, Mich., where | he will testify in the extradition | hearing to be given the men who are fighting against being returned to this state. The hearing was scheduled for Saturday but was con- tinued until Wednesday to allow Domanski time to arrive to identify the men. * i WEATHER THE o Hartford, Sept. 20—Forecast for New Britain and vicinity: Unsettled; probably showers tonight and Tuesday; cooler Tuesday. * * Hammond brought | She was ap- | synagogue during | ACTRESS LEAVES FOUR MILLION TO CHARITY “Lotta” Crabtree Specifies $2,000,000 for Disabled Vets and Wives Boston, Sept. 29.—A trust fund of $2,000,000 for disabled veterans of the World War and for wives, mothers and other dependents, is created by the will of “Lotta” Crab- tree, the actress who dled here last Thursday which was filed for probate today. Additional bequests aggregat- ing close to two millions brings the total estate left by the actress to | charities to almost $4,000,000. The trust fund for veterans and their dependents will be administer- ed by three trustees, General Clar- ence R. Edwards, U. 8. A, retired; judge Willlam C. Maite of the su- perior court and William A. Morse of this city attorney for Miss Crab- tree. She left detailed instructions as to her wishes for carrying out the provisions of the will. THO WOMEN HELD Common Law Wife of Slain Water- bury Man Is One Accused of Be- ing An Accessory to the Murder. Waterbury, Sept. 29.—Margie Vetalee, said to be the common law wife of Willlam Nechols, and Mrs. Steve Netello, the two women who are being held by the Waterbury police in connection with the mur- der of John Mussolini, were this morning formally charged with be- ing accessories to murder, on Coro- ner John T. Monzani's warrant. to divulge any information to the police but under the charge that has been placed against them they can be held indefinitely without bail. | The four men, who were arrested i connection with the myrder, have undergone several grillings, but thus far have divulged no informa- tion. The men are James Nechols of Stratford, and Pasquale Laucariello of Bridgeport, arrested while speed- ing in an automobile from Water- bury in the direction of Naugatuck shortly after the murder. ~ William Nechols, a brother of James and said to be proprietor of the Italian American Political club, in front of which the murder occurred, and Stéve Netello, were arrested with the two women several hours after the murder. CHEER UP WOUNDED VETS | at_ Allingtown Hospital. Yesterday was a big day for the veterans of the World War confined at Allingtown hospital, New Haven of this city and more especially Eddy-Glover post, American glon. The boys at the hospital were en- tertained by the post band from this city and by Miss Mary Ann Williams an Dave Young, both well known entertainers. The Ladies’ of the Legion passed out smokes and tobacco to the veterans. Harry |Jackson was in charge of the pil- grimage. The band rendered a pro- |gram and the other entertainers |came in for theit share of applause | for their efforts, | DR. BRAY INJURED Garage Doer Swings Shnt Breaking Health Board Chairman's Right Hand After Attending Patient. Caught between the door of his garage and his automobile after r sponding to an emergency call for a physician about 2 o’clock yesterday morning, Dr. Henry T. Bray, chair- man of the board of health, sustain- ed a fracture of two bones in h right hand and today is around with his n:n arm in a plaster casts. Dr. Bray had been called shortly |after midnight to attend a patient He returned shortly before 2 o'clock | He had left the garage door open and it was swung partly closed by the wind, striking his hand. Dr. George W. Dunn is attending him. - that | since the protective department was The two women have thus far failed | | Eddy-Glover Post Band, Miss Wil- | liams and Dave Young Entertain | due to the generosity of the people | to Auxilidry | ~SIXTEEN PAGES. HUNDREDS KILLED ON 6 MILE FRONT IN CHINESE WAR Remain Where They Fall and Scene is & Shambles SHANGHAI HOSPITALS NOW ARE OVERFLOWING orts Also Are Received Telling of the Looting of Sungkiang, A City of 50,000 Inhabitants, Located 28 Miles From Shanghai—Kiangsu Troops Are Being Driven Back By Opposing Forces. By The Associatod Press. Shanghai, Sept. 29.—Hundréds of Chinese soldiers were killed and many others wounded today on a six mile front from Niansang to Mulu when armies of rival military gov- ernors fighting for possession of Shanghai continued hostilitles with impetuous intensity. According to a witness who re- turned this afternoon after travers- ing the sector from Niansang to Mu- lu west of Shanghal, both sides were drenching the lines with shrapnel. Numerous relief stations behind the six mile Niansang front were fill- ed with wounded, while scores of others were arriving on stretchers. Horrible Scenes. The dead have been left where they fell, according to the witness and this practice has resulted in a carrion odor extending over the whole battle area. The offensive which has resuited in continuous firing since it opened on Saturday morning has enabled the Chekiang forces to drive the Kiangsu troops back six miles, ac- cording to Gen. Hslang Chao-Lin commander of the Chekiang forces {in the center of activity. More wounded reached Shanghal today than on any one day since the fighting started. AIl hospitals are overflowing and it is reported that measures are being taken to exclude any more of the wounded from the foreign settlement, whose facilities are exhausted. Report. City Sacked. Reports that Sungkiang, city of 50,000, 28 miles south of Shanghal, was being looted, were received here last night. More Cheklang airplanes flew over the western district of Shanghai to- day on their way to the front, but no reports were received of their activities. LYNCHING AVERTED Drunken Saflor Has Narrow Escape in New York After Attacking Young Woman in Her Stateroom. Hoboken, N. J., Sept. 29.—A squad of police today rescued Christopher Dunne, a sailor, from passengers and crew of the liner George Washing- ton who made threats cof lynching after he had class stateroom and attacked Miss Ottillle Urban, as she slept. Dunne, who the police says came on board from shore leave in an in- toxicated condition, had nearly suc- ceeded in hanging the young wom- an with a rope which he had around neck, when, answering her screams, passengers and members of the crew forced an entrance to the locked cabin. Miss Urban was | taken to the hospital bruises and shock. The police fired shots in the air on the dock to keep the crowd back. URGES MORE CHILDREN | Higher Birth Rate in France Best Guarantee of Peace, General Serigny Tells Audience.. A rate in rantee of Serigny, counell of | Strasbourg, France, Sept plea for a higher birth | France as the *best gu peace’ was made by Gens | seeretary he higher of national defense in a lecture yester- | n “birth rate and national de- fense: “The most elementary prudence, he declared, “demands that France rely sole It when we evacuate the Rhineland in 1935, If | nothing is done in the meantime to | modify the situation, it will be as follows: France will have 6,200,000 men capable of bearing arms, against | ‘\“hflm Germany can set 11,400,000, il'nion Trust Co. Denies | Springfield, Mass, 29.—Wm H. Haskins, treasurer of the Union | Trust Co., toda all | bunk” reports that Wm n mis Sept characterized as J. Hanif disappeared: last ®ay with nearly $100,000 of the bank's funds, | | was now on his way back from Chi- go with the money. Reports were |ca received here today that Hanifin had notified the Mass |Co. of Boston the concern which in-{ | sures the trust companies against loss, that he wgs on his way back. So far as could be learned these re- | nm were baseles | W. J. Quilty also d that Hanifin's alleged intimacy with a woman had any bearing upon his!bury, and Frederick M. Drew, of An- theft and disappearance. DEMOCRATS NAME J. VANCE FOR REPRESENTATIVE FROM 15T CONNECTICUT DISTRICT Wounded Streaming in-Dead broken into a third | suffering | Any Trace of Hanifin | ing guard of the company who| chusetts Bonding | credited reports NUMEROUS ARRESTS IN SUNDAY AUTO SMASHES 15 Taken Into Custody in New Haven, Dozen in Bridgeport New Haven, Sept. 29.—~Automo- bile mishaps in or near this city machine hit a telegraph pole. Teh traffic side of the city court had a crowded docket hecause of accumulation of cases last week. A number of fines were imposed for violation of the vehicle laws. Bridgeport, Sept. 29.—Ten per- sons were injured and a dozen ar- rests were made in 23 accidents in Bridgeport over the week-end, po- lice reports revealed here today. It was one of the largest number of week-end accidents ever reported in Bridgeport. Motorcycle Policeman Charles Fitzgerald whose left leg wd#s broken Saturday when he was struck by ap automobile driven by William Klahr of 418 Harral ave- nue was reported improved at St. Vincerit's hospital today. Klahr is held on a technical charge in bonds of $1,000 pending the outcome of Fitzgerald's injury. Another motor- cycle policeman suffered minor in- juries in another accident and Carl Lindahl ot Stamford was fined $125 and costs and given 15 days in jail for driving under the influence of liquor. His machine collided with a standing trolley. HOUSEMAID FRUSTRATES $30,000 JEWEL ROBBERY “Evening Clothes” Robbers Trying to Get In. New York, Sept. 29.—A hou mald early today frustrated a $5 the gang which in the past few months has robbed New York wom- en of hundreds of thousands of dol- lars’ worth of jewels. Three bandits, masked and with topcoats but half concealing their evening clothes, forced their way in- to a fashionable West End avehue apartment house shortly after mid- night. At the point of guns, they compelled two negro. elevator men to conduct them to the tenth floor apartment of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kirst, who a few minutes before had sreturned home. Mrs. Kirst wore gems valued at $50,000. The bandits compelled one of the negroes to ring the Kirst bell, which was answered by a mald. She open- ed the door a few inches to glanag at the late caller, caught a glimpse of a menacing form behind the trembling negro, and ‘'slammed it shut. The negroes set up an alarm and the bandits fled. Police believe the robbers follow- ed the Kirsts home from a Broadway cabaret where they had marked the gem-laden Mrs, Kirst as a victim. MRS. FERGUSON SCORES | Injunction to Keep Her Name Off Texas Gubernatorial Ballot is Re- fused by Court Today. ted Press. Sept. 29.—Mrs, M today won the first Austin, Tex iam A. Ferguso step in the court fight to have her | disqualified as democratic nominee | for governor of Texas. An inj | tion to keep her name off the | | was refueed by Judge George C | Cathoun. The couri held that Mrs. Fer- guson is qualified in cvery way to ‘hdd office and that the do-called v disability inst wom- en |n office does not appl The old common lav: principles on | which the plaintiff, Charles M. Dick son, of San Antonio, r by the judge to be choseite in "m country and he could find no inhf tion in either the T e statu'es of n the right POPE SEES JACKIE | Young Jackie Coogan of Motion Pic- denies wome fioe ture Fame Has an Audience With ‘ His Holiness This Morning. Rome, Sept. 29.—The Pope today granted an audience to Jackie Coo- gan, the American 1 motion pi e star, who is visiting Europe. e pontifft was highly amused, es- and St a ted that Apostolic pala er's square would make setting for a movie. \ ADJOURN AFTER DEADLOCK Seymour, Conn., Sept. 29..— The Tth sematorial republican \mn\r‘n Robert C. Mitchell of South- sonia, at Ansonia Saturday. over the week-end resulted in 15 T M p 3§ arrests. Many persons were hurt [ T'WQ en td but only one seriously, Charles N Yesent ¥ O'Nell, has a fractured skull with i 1 chances against recovery. His For Nomlnfltlon Of L.u Slams Door Shut When She Sees 000 robbery by supposed members of | this convention. ied were gaid | he youngster, admir- | commission, of the Vatican sug- fine conven- Chiet of Police | \mn stands adjourned until October | publ , here, on Saturday after a deadlock 152 Delegates Attend Convention and Adopt: Resolution Supporfing, National And State Tickets On Election | Day. Congressman. Robert J. Vance, Father of the Nominee, Johnstone Vance, managing editor | of the New Britain Herald was nam- ed as the democratic nominee for, congress from the first Connecticu district at the bi-ennial democrath congressional convention at the Elks hall this morning. 4 The nomination was by acclama- tion. Registrar Thomas J. Smith presented the name of the candidate, in a stirring speech in which he re- cited the deeds of Mr. Vance's fa- ther, the late Congressmah Robert J. Vance, and in which he prophesied victory for the democrats in the first district. There were no othe candidates brought before the con & vention. A committee consisting of Mayos A. M. Paonessa, Mrs. Emma Gati of Hartford, and George L. War of Suffield, waited upon Mr. Vanc! and advised him of his nomination, escorting him to the hall where he = & spoke briefly, The meeting was called to orde: at 11 o'clock by Chairman John F. Sheriden of the district congression- al committee. He called for nomin- ations for a permanent chairman and on motion of Frank T. Conlon, Edward G. Murphy of Manchester was elected. Mrs. Agnes Tobin of Hartford was named secretary, Paonessa Welcomes Delegates Chairman Murphy presente: Mayor A, M. Paonessa who welcom- ed the delegates, explaining that hng did so as mayor of the city, as o “good democrat” and as a private citizen. He expressed a hope that the nominee of the convention woula return the district to the democrallc column, The chairman then announced lp- pointment of committees as follows: Credentials, Thomas J. Smith of - New Britain, James P. Carroll of ‘Windsor Locks, Mrs. John Buckley of - West Hartford, and Mrs. Mary Cooney of Hartford; resolutions, - George Peckham of Suffield, James |/ & Harrington of West Hartford, Miss 3 Agnes Vance and 1ames J. Butler of New Britain, Chairpan Smith and mittee returned a report 152 delegates in attendance, Pledge Support to Davis Chairman Harrington of the ren-/ olutions committee presented the following resolations, which on his motion seconded by Mr. Smith, were unanimously adopted: “We the democrats of the fipst congressional distriet assembled at New Britain do hereby reaffirm our allegiance to the principles of the democratic party. We pledge our loyal support to the democratic his ecom- showing | national ticket as named at the national convention held in New York and our further support to | the state ticket as selected at the democratic state convention held at Hartford. We pledge our loyal support to the nominee of this con- [ vention and by a united effort fo | the campalgn about to he made will provide this district with democra- tic representation, the purpose of Smith Nominates Vance Yollowing action on the resolu- Chairman Murphy called for tions for and given the floor. he regarded it owed to brimng the name of a was hig enough ntion and big enough nt to the electorate. The had in he continued, congressman, mith ws s i Registr The speaker a privilege to be al before the man who, for the assembly he conve min the son of illustrious father regented this district in congress 35 years ago. He told of how the party had scoured the | county In search of & man big {enough to carry the mantle of & | congressional nom and who { wonld appeal to t nest and in- | telligent voters. The speaker then recite stories of th AMPpRIgN | waged by the late Congressman { Vance, Mr. Smith =aid man he wished to n had his start lin po ward a { down tc ) less t ity plan amusements time he has s the pu commission and the board of chari- | tles. Registrar nith said he felt { confident the e s would rec- the ability of his candidate | ogn and he was hopeful that he would him the nominee of the party, r governor. though the district is now Res ican, Mr. Smith expressed a be- the voters would cast on He pointed out that | Hiet that honest ballot (Continued on Thirteenth Page)