New Britain Herald Newspaper, July 29, 1927, Page 12

WATERBURY GREETS| e s e | " FAHOUS AVIATOR " e Marred by Fairly Rough Weather L Which He Enjoyed. ) Bert Acosta Makes Visit to e, City Today Waterbury, Conn,, July 23 (P— Bert Acosta, pilot of Commander Richard E. Byrd's transatlantic plane America, and Lieut. Thomas Mulroy of U. S. navy, chief engineer of the Byrd camp, arrived in this cfty by motor at 2:30 o'clock this morning to attend a reception and luncheon for them at the Elton this noon, under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce. The fliers were accompanied by their wives The decision to make the trip to ‘Waterbury by motor was made yes- terday afternoon when it became definitely known that pursuit plane Acosta is to fly at the Bethany avia- tion meet tomorrow would not be available for him this morning. The ship is to be brought up to the field tomorrow in time for meet. The aviators thus insured arrival in t city in ample time for the events here. Harry B. Dow, president of the Chamber of Commerce is to preside at the luncheon, at which Acosta, the guest of honor, will publicly @etail for the first time his exper- fences on the now famous flight. Commissioner of Aviation Clarence Knox will represent the Governor, John H. Trumbull, who is unable to be present, and Executive Secretary Charles F. Hezrder will greet the filers in the absence of Mayor Francls P. Gulifoile. Following the luncheon a public reception will be held in the lobby of a hotel here. Tonight the party will be guests of the borough of Naugatuck, and tomorrow afternoon Acosta will both ofticlate at the aviation meet at Bethany Field and exhibit stunt fly- ing. Lieut. Bernt Balchen, the co- pilot of the America will be present at:the meet, and it is hoped that Frauleln Thea Rasche, German aviatrix will be present at the meet and fly in her plane. Between 20 and 30 planes are ex- pected at the field in time for the event tomorrow. From Mitchel Field alone, a squadron of eight planes of various types is expected, with aerfal delegations from Miller TField, Staten Island; Curtis Fleld, L. Y; and Brainard Fleld, Hartford. The meet will start at 2 o'clock. Another Request Made For Lowered Coal Rates Washington, July 29 (UP)—The third proposal for reduction of rate on coal from the southern flelds in Virginia, West Virginia, ' Kentucky and Tennessee to Great Lake ports, ‘was recelved today by the interstate commerce commission, when the Norfolk and Western railway sug- gested a cut of 20 cents a ton. Similar proposals from the Chesa- peéake and Ohlo and the Louisville and Nashville have been filed. Ef- fect of the proposed reductions would be to offset the 20 cent re- duction from Pennsylvania and oil fields to Lake ports, effective Aug 16, under the commission’s decision in the famous “Lake Cargo™ case. Young Boy Is Shot While At Target Practice North Adams, Mass,, July 20 (P— The condition of John Campbell, 12, of Yonkers, N. Y., accidentally shot last Monday while engaged in tar- got practice at Maplehurst camp on the Mohawk Trail, was reported to- day as slightly improved. The bul- let struck him in the body when he walked in front of his brother, who was firing at a target. He was ‘brought to a hospital here and oper- ated upon and hopes are felt for his recovery. Deranged Man Found Strolling Minus Garb Believed to be mentally deranged, & man was taking a morning stroll about 6:30 this morning without any clothing. The police were notified and OfMcer H. C. Lyon went to EIm street where the stroller was picked up and brought to the pglice station for safe keeping. ‘While the police were on the way, someone provided the man a pair of trousers. RECEIVERSHIP EXTENDED Norwalk, Conn, July 28 (A— Recelvership of the Salts Textile and Manufacturing Company at Bridgeport was extended another year, today, when Edwin S. Thomas entered a decree continuing the factoring contract with Frederick Bletor and Alphelis Inc., of Bridguport. The decres was made up on agreement of attorneys, banks and others to the proposal. The decree extends also the 31,366, 000 in receivers certificates for the | same period. The petition for an extension was filed by William T. Smith, rece It means that the Salts Textile pla will continue in operation another twelve months. “Your Victims” KsiL Every Fry, mosquito and roach in your home with Black Flag. Not one lives through it. Rids a house of other bugs, too. Sold at drug, grocery, hardware and department stores. Powder 15¢ up, and | | | i Federal Judgs | | favorable weather Aboard S. S. Empress of Australla, July 29 (UP)—The Prince of Wales was approaching Quebec today after a voyage marred by fairly rough weather, fog, rain and icebergs, but which apparently was thoroughly enjoyed by the world's foremost globe trotter. None of the inconveniences of bad weather has bothered the prince. He entered into the life aboard ship with enthusiasm and every day he was to be seen on deck playing hand ball, tennis or shuffleboard. Additional exercise was obtained in the gymnasium The fondness for dancing which was apparent on his other voyages to North America and which the prince indulges at every opportuni- | ty at home was evident during the | voyage. Every night the prince, | after dinner in the main dining | room, joined the dancers in the lounge and remained until the band stopped playing. On Wednesday night, after a fancy dress ball, Jean Gordon of the Metro- politan Opera sang for the prince. The roval part, including Premier The royal party, including Prem- fer Stanley Baldwin, is due in Que- bec Saturday morning. Despite un- conditions, the Empress of Australla has maintain- ed her schedule thus far. SURVIVORS TELL ABOUT DISASTER (Continued From First Page) crowd below. As the boat began to list I cut some life belts from their fastenings but in that instant she toppled over and swept us all out in the lake. I managed to grab my wi but the two boys were washed away. 1 fastened one of the belts around her and we kept afloat until they picked up us.” Mother’s Story of Event A mother of five, who was one of the few survivors of the Eastland excursion boat disaster of 12 years and four days ago, was again saved from drowning as the ‘Favorite’ also | an excursion boat, met its tragic fate i But while the mother, Mrs. Ger- | trude Berndt, Chicago, saved her- | selt, four of her family were drown- ed, in the dashing waves that push- ed the Favorite to the bottom. “When the storm struck the boat,” she said, *“she was tipping so badly that I called out to some of the | people to go to the other side.” But instead, she related, they all rushed to one side and the boat ! keeled over. “Some man,” she sald, “told me to mind my own business. The words were hardly out of his month before the boat went over.” Before she plunged from the Favorite into Lake Michigan, Mrs. {Berndt tossed her five year old | daughter, Lois, into the water, | knowing she could swim and desir- ing not to hinder her safety. ““We were both towed to a beauti- ful yacht by a rope from a row boat,” she said, “and placed aboard.” The Casualty List Following is the “Favorite” ualty list: Mrs. Sarah Reznick, 24. Bernard Reznick, 5. Albert Reznick, 3. Mrs. Clara Young, Ruth Young, 5. Margaret Murray, 8. George Murray, 3. Charles Abernathy, 8. Robert Abernathy, 4. Mrs. Fannie Hendricks, 88, Ster- ling, L Mary Jeanette Sterling, Ill. Mrs. Olga Koutnek, 88, Harry Koutnek, 7. Nathan Poznansky, 40. Bessie Poznansky, 3. Robert Erickson, 6. Eileen Schlauder, 5. Mrs. May Keyes Fenlon, Vincent Fenlon, 14. 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Some had to be carried. “They fought and scrambled, screaming “Save my mother!” or “Save my baby!” The men on the boat were tco confused or exhausted | to help us much. A young priest Anthony Parenti, 8 months. Celia Polen, 38. Mrs. Amanda Berndt, 32. Mrs. PearlsCarpenter, 35. Mrs. Fanny Holmes, 40. One unidentified girl, about 8. Another Story of Tragedy. Chicago, July 29 (A—Here ‘s the |aided in getting the crowd aboard | vacht In somewhat | tashion. | “Some of those below could not be reached. Others had jumped into (the water and had to be hauled | out.” | Hofnauer <aid he believed Captain Olson was not to blame for the fate | of his vessel. “He had a seaworthy boat and it the steamer and in the | Was not overloaded,” the yachtsman like sardines, screaming, |said. “We dldn't know ourselves ! whether we could stand that gale, it | was terrifi “We managed to get some of !hfi’ orderly A. Hofnauer, com- Dorts, first | to reach the sinking rer. We saw the boat going and made ward it as fast as possible. We t there and. managed to get a line “They were packed on the two | bin Direct sunlight with a tempera- before the hoat went clear | ture of 112 degrees F. will kill moth Most of them had to be |larvae in a few hours. | bill for 58 pots to the navy solicitor. Congressman Gifford has written | He contrasted the publicity goodwill | Cuttyhunk Lobstermen Put Out of Business New Bedford, Mass., July 29 (P— | Several Cuttyhunk lobster fishermen have been practically put out of business, they have informed ‘Con- gressman Charles L. Gifford, by the activities of a flotilla of United States 4desiroyers at target practice a few miles east of Vineyard sound lightship. In their maneuvering, the fisher- men assert, the destroyers parted | buoys from their pots, chewed up | lines and otherwise materially dam- aged the scttings. The lobster sea- son is at its height now and be- cause the damaged pots cannot be is over, many of the fishermen have been almost forced out of business. George C. King, one of the most seriously affected, has forwarded a to Curtis D. Wilbur, secretary of the navy, outlining the plight of the is- land fishermen and urging prompt payment of their claims. Lord Riddel Talks to Visiting U. S. Editors London, July 29 (UP)—Lord Rid- | dell and Viscount Burnham spoke last night visiting American cditors | Newspaper Proprietors’ Association. The Americans are travelling in Eu- rope as guests of the Carnegie Foundation for international peace. a' a banquet tendered by the George Johns of the St. Louis | Post-Dispatch and Fred Stowe, of replaced before the summer catch |the Peoria Journal-Transcript re- sponded Riddell said he believed the trouble which has arisen at President Cooll idge’s naval imitations was due to the British speakers. conference to insufficient publicity. evidence at the Washington arms conferenc in 1921 and at Geneva today. s Lord Riddell handled the British publicity at Washington. |Hartford Police Chief Thanks Hart for Aid Col. Green Will Ignore Air Field Opposition New Bedford, Mass., Julz 39 (UP) —Reported opposition to his propes- ed airport at Round Hills by ncigh- bors in that exclusive district wiil not dete’ Colonel E. H. R. Green from starting work on the project in the immediate future, he said in a statement today. “I have received no protest,” said Colonel Green. “I shall begin work on the airport at once.” It had been understood that. wealthy neighbors of Colonel Green opposed the projected flying field ~n the ground that the roar of airplane motors would shatter the peaceful quiet of the district. The proposed airfleld would cost $1,500,000, it was said. It was recalled that Colonel Green's broadcasting station, erected several years ago, aroused protest. Chiet W. C. Hart of the police de- | partment today received a letter of {thanks from Chief Garrett J. 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