New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 11, 1928, Page 13

HOPE NOW WANING FOR TRAPPED HEN Litle Chace or 4 Canght in (Canadian Mine Timmins, Ont, Feb. 11 (PM—As the cage in shaft number 11 of the burning Hollinger gold mine made its fruitless trips up and down the amoke-laden entry way, hope faded today for the 44 men believed trap- ped on lower levels, Keep Lonely Vigil Through the night the wives and children of the entrapped miners kept vigil at the minehead weeping and praying, but the return of the empty car dimmed their hopes. The car was run on the chance that some of the men might win their way to the shaft and survive the trip past the burning 850 foot level. Five bodies had been recavered.; Only two were identified, Death had been caused by suffocation from smoke and carbon monoxide gas. Check Is Incomplete A possibility that some of the 44 men missing had made their way safely to the top unreported, could not be definitely determined until a thorough check of the miners could be made today. Between 800 and 900 men made; their way safely out of the mine ye terday. Lack of gas masks and oxy- gen tanks hampered the work of rescuers, early rescue attempts al- most resulting fatally for C. B. Wil- Hams, general superintendent of the mine, who was overcome by smoke while attempting to reach the lower levels of the mine. Smoke and Fumes 8moke and fumes had penetrated as far as the 1800 foot level, when rescue attempts had to be discon- tinued. Communication was impos- sible because of the depth at which the men were caught, It was feared the fire might burn for scveral days before it could Be brought under control. There were conflicting reports of the source of the fire. The most authentic being that it had started in a pile of rubbish on the 560 foot level. Work was ordered suspended In the McIntyre mine which adjoins the Hollinger shafts and the miners or- dered to the surface. SENATOR WHEELER VOIGES OPINIONS (Continued from First Page.) the history of our times is written truthfully, this administration will be called to account for its unwar- ranted conduct, which has been actu- ated solely for the benefit of a very few Wall ‘street banking firms, no Tnatter how much they may seek to hide behind a paper canal. Makes Vitriolic Attack Using such terms as ‘“sophomoric utterances” and “pious platitudes,” Senator Wheeler at the outset of his address launched upon a criticism of President Coolidge’s recent speech before the Pan-American confer- ence at Havana. Mr. Coolidge's ref- erence to the golden rule, in particu- lar, aroused the Montanan's displeas- ure. He declared it “the golden rule of Wall street bankers,” and assert- ed that Mr. Coolidge plied that for the past 20 years the United States fn its dealings” with the Caribbean countries had followed this precept, had “revealed anew his lack of understanding of the facts surrounding our dealings with these countries.” And even as Mr. Coodge was de- livering his address, the senator said, the Havana newsboys were “selling ‘extras’ telling about American ‘bombing planes scattering death and terror over défenseless Nicaraguan villages.” 8winging into an extensive review of Nicaraguan history, Mr. Wheeler sald that the years had unfolded in that country *'a long, sordid story df greed, intrigue, treachery and un- restrained violence.” He charged that United States consuls have encouraged and aided revolutions “to further the financial interests of certain Wall street obanks;” that the government itself had acter as a “debt collector” and “bond broker.” He said, too, that “influential officlals in the state de- partment “after assisting in certain deals” had on “at least two occas. ions” resigned and found employ- ment “with the bankers they bene- fited.” Senator Wheeler mentioned Lawrence Dennis, former charge d'affaires in' Nicaragua. American banking firms, he said, had “looted” Nicaragua's public funds, “instigated revolution after revolution” and *exploited the un- happy Nicaraguans in much the same manner that imperial Rome ruled its conquered provinces.” He named these firms as J. and W. 8el- igman and company, and Brown Brothers. Since 1909 when American forces were first landed in Nicaragua, Mr. ‘Wheeler said, the marines have been used for the advantage of American financial houses. He charged they had been employed to keep in office those Nicaraguan officials who fav- ored the American interests, but that on one occasion when a president intrhical to the American banking houses had been put in office, the marines were withdrawn, inviting & revolution which quickly followed. The Montana senator brought his address to a conclusion with a plea that America should not “substitute for ‘righteousness exalteth a nation’ any maxim that sounds even remote- 1y like ‘the world be damned.’ " “The world simply does not intend te be damned by any imperial indi- | vidual or any imperial nation,” he asserted. “That kind of junkerism, however, camouflaged ta, suit our | times, will win us neither honorable not lasting victories. The universe in which we are living is a moral uni- verse. In the end, fight, not might; justice, not injustice; truth, not iie, prevails.” The automobile bill of the Ameri- ean people is more than $14,000,~ 900,000 & year. 'when he fm- | WIDOW OF AUTO YICTIM SUES DRIVER FOR $10,000 Mrs. John Stanulonis Brings Action Against William Strong for Death of Hushand. Suit for $10,000 damages has been brought by Mrs. John Stanulonis, administrator of the estate of her husband, John, against' William 8frong, alias Wincentry Strong, alias William 8trag, alleged to have driven the automobile- that struck Stanulonis last Saturday night, with the result that he died Sunday. B. J. Monkicwicz represents the plaine tiff. Property of the defendant on Church street has been attached. The accident happened on Broad street near the 8acred Heart church as Stanulonis was crossing the thor- oughfare. Strong's car, according to the police, seems to be the only one that could have struck the man, Strong has been arrested on a man. slaughter charge, but he declares that if he hit the pedestrian it was done without his knowledge. His car ‘was seen near the spot at about the time of the accident, The case has presented many puzzling angles to the police. WIFE TELLS OF SWINDLE IN ASKING FOR DIVORGE Mrs. Falten Testifies Husband Took Her Money and Disappeared Soon After Marriage Testifying in a sugcessful petition for divorce before Judge L. P. Waldo | Marvin in superior court yesterday, Mrs. Bertha Meyn Falten of this city said that her husband was a ‘marriage swindler,” having ob- tained a large sum of money from her shortly after their after which he disappeared. Mrs. Falten, a music teacher, tes- tified that she and Falten were mar- ried November 25, 1920, and that he obtained from her. between $5,000 and $10,000. He deserted her five days after the wedding, she said. 8he testified that the case was placed in the hands of the New York po- lice and a local detective agency and that she learned he had made false | statements. 8he said she knew her husband three rmonths before they were married and that he gave his occupation as that of an incorpora- tor. She was represented by 8. J. Traceski. DUKE 70 APPEAL Torlonia Not Satisfied With Verdict Which Gives His Decree. Wife Divorce Bridgeport, Feb. 11 (M—An ap- peal will be taken by Duke Marino Torlonia of Rome, Italy from the de- cision of Judge John Richards Booth of the Conmecticut superior court yesterday granting to the duchess who was the former Elsie Moore of Greenwich, a divorce on the ground of marital unfaithfulness, The notice of the appeal to the su- preme court of errors was filed to< day by Counsel for the duke. The ground on which the appeal will be based will be made known later when the appeal is perfected. This action had been anticipated as during the hearing’ on the di- vorce libel in December it was stat- er that the losing party would appeal. = The Duchess Torlonia was also granted custody of her three children by the decree. The appeal however acts as a stay. T.OCAL GIRLS WIN., In the preliminary game to the Hartford Yankees-Manchester Rec game last night, the Newmatic girls scored a 13 to 10 victory over the Rec girls’ team in an overtime game. Newmatic Karabin, If ... Slenkiewicz, 1t . Napple, rf . Musso, ¢ .. 8. Kenzior, Ig ... F. Kenzir, rg .. Rec Giblin, rg . Robb, 1g . McHale, ¢ . Tursell, rf . Daley, 1f . Richmond, 1t i L] Sleecansc® 2 Score at half time, Manchester 5, New Britain 4. Referee, Angell. quarters. Spanish Club Social At Senior High School Arranged in a scheme in which Spanish colors, red and yellow, pre- dominated, the Senior High school gymnasium presented a pleasing spectacle last evening during the an- nual Valentine party of the Spanish club, A special lighting arrangement added to its attractiveness. Andrew Guilliano, Spanish teacher at the school, supervised the decoration of the “gym”. The affair was a de- cided success from every angle. Time, ¢ minute ATTEMPT TO ENTER STORE Officer David Doty was notified last night by Mr. Rudman of the Central Market at 66 Main street that an attempt had been made to enter the store yesterday morning. The screen was torn away from the window and a cardboard pushed away from the rear door. The in- gide hall was reached but the inner doors resisted the attempt to open them. The outer door was locked and the key taken away. Officer | Doty tried the doors at 3 a. m. and <”\|‘} were locked, indicating that the |attempt to enter was made after that hour. AN CE ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Herbert C. Chase of |82 Warren street have announced the engagement of their daughter, Hazel R. L. Chase, to Ralph Ray- mond Hall of 122 Barnes street. No definite date has been se. for the wedding. O marriage | NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1928, NORTHEND SCHOOL RELIEF IS VOTED Commission Decides Condiions Shoukd Be Improved Quickly Early, definite steps toward the re- lief of conditions at the Northend school on Bassett street were re. commended to the school board by the finance committee at the board's meeting yesterday afternoon. The matter was referred to the school accommodations committee with & request that action be taken as soon as possible. Chitirman Louis W. Young of the finance committee told of a confer- ence between a committee of parents and his committee at which he said, he was convinced that there was great need for improvements. It was his opinion the Northend district is growing and consideration should be given its needs. On the motion of Committeeman 8. Gerard Casale, the report was ac- cepted and on motion of William H, Day it was referred to the achool accommodations committee. Special Meeting Probable Although there was no formhl re- ROCKEFELLER 1§ ANXIOUS TO TAL (Continued From First Page) affocts the whole business structure.” Only by bringing all the facts te “The salient facts segm to be as (d “Three of those related to this na- tional scandal it has been impossible to get. Two more are before the committee, Then there is Colonel Stewart. 1 have every confidence in Colonel Stewart.” Mr. Reckefeller said he was “bitterly disappointed” that Stewart did not answer all the questions of the committee. ‘This reference was to Robert W. Stewart, chairman on the board of the Standard Oil company of Indiana. who was arrested by the sefate for declining to reply to questions by the committee. . totally disagree with the posi- tion he has taken," Mr. Rockefeller sald in reference to Stewart. Mr. Rockefeller said that when Stewart first was sought in the oil case he (Btewart) was out of the port from the school accommoda- |country. tions committee, its chairman, Jo- seph M. Halloran, informed the members that a special meeting may be necessary within a few weeks at which time a recommendation rela- tive to the high school annex will be made. Benjamin Franklia School Information was given the board members that part of the Benjamin Franklin school on Clinton street, will probably be ready for occupancy within two weeks, The upper floor is ‘practically completed, according to Committeeman Halloran. Supt. Holmes felt that conditions at the school are not satisfactory, that the property surrounding the school was & “mud hole” and the nolse of con- struction of the rest of the building would not meet with favor. Accord- ing to Mr. Holmes the teachers are not enthusiastic about going into the school at this time, Lincoln Street School for Sale On the recommendation of Com- mitteeman George LeWitt, chairman cf the board’s special committee on |the disposal of school property, it was voted to ask bids on the Lincoln street school property. The board gave the committee permission to advertise that the property was for sale and to ask for bids within 10 days after the announcement has been made. The committes consists of Committeemen LeWitt, Louls W, Young and Chairman P. F. King, Burr Added to Sab-Committee, Chairman J. M. Halloran of the school actommodations committee moved that Rule 7, Chapter 2, which provides that the achool accommoda- tion committee be of tive members, be changed to read “consists of six members,” This was the result of o debate last wesk. The board voted unanimously to accept the amend- ment. Mr. Halloran moved that Mr. Burr be made the sixth member and that also met with a unanimous vote, Hartford-New Britain Game, Acting at the request of Principal Louis P. 8lade that the New Britain High-Hartford Public High school V:asketball game be played in the Btanley Arena instead of the high achool gymnasium, the board decided to leave the matter with Bupt. 8. H. Holmes with power to act. The game is to be played in March 17, Teacher Appointed. Alfred A. Kumerow was elected temporary physical director, Frances Barnes, temporary geography teach- er and Effie G. Partiss, temporary teacher of a special class at the Nathan Hale Junior High school. Catherine Robinson was elected teacher of English; Caroline M. Doe, physician director and Marjorie T. Clark, English teacher, all on a tem- porary basis at the Central Junior High school. Louise E. Beckert was assigned to temporary duty at the Washington school and Wintred K. Partridge was assigned to temporary duty at the Bartlett school. According to a calendar which was presented at the meeting classes for the next school year will open on September 10, and will close Friday June 21, 1929. The Thanksgiving. recess will be from Wednesday noon November 28, to Monday morning, December 3, and the Christmas va- cation will be from Friday afternoon December 21, to Tueaday merning, January 7. The Easter vacation will be from Thursday night, March 28, to Monday morning, April 8. The holidays will be convention day in October, Washington's birthday and Memorial day. There will be 184 days in the school term. Routine Matters Mrs. Laura P. Mangan, reporting for the textbook committee, gave no. tice of the committee's intention te recommend the adoption of Neuner and Bowman's typewriting and busi. ness book to displace Fritz and El- dridge's Essentials of expert type- writing. The board voted to allow the Greek American Citizens’ club the use of a room in the old Burrftt school. This matter was brought up just before the close of the meet- ing by Committeeman Butler. Robert Deming of the state board education recommended that James E. O'Brien, Americanisation director of this city, be given more clerical assistance s0 that he may ‘have more time to accomplish great- er things. In a letter to the board he lauded Mr. O'Brieh for his work. of Mrs. Effie G. Kimball and 8. Ger- ard Casale were appointed a com- mittee to confer with representatives of the state board,of education on contracts for Normal Practice schools. GOES ON WESTERN TOUR A. Cieszynski, senior member of the furniture firm of A. Cleszynski & Bons of 515 Main street, has Jeft for the middle west, where he will remain for a few weeks, visiting friends and relatives. Mr. Cieagyn- ski expects to spend most of his time in Gary, Ind., with his daugh- ter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Grabowski, formerly of this city. The average bird fiies 18 to 37 miles per hour. u “When I learned he was out of the country I had a telegram sent to him,” Mr, Rockefeller continued. This was in March, 1925, and the telegram urged Stewart to return, explaining that his absence and that of H. M. Blackmer, a missing wit- ness, were being “misconstrued.” The witness then read the state- ment he {asucd at the time, stating his desire that all the fucts in the oil scandal should be given. Continu. ing, Mr. Rockefeller said he first discussed the situation with Stewart in 1925, “He zhowed considerable resent- ment,” Rockefeller said, adding that the resentment related to the impli- cation that he was out of the coun- try by design. Mr. Rockefeller talked with Btew- art agein last Monday, Mr. Rocke- r said. believed then and I belleve now that Colonel Stewart has told the truth,” he added. “I disagree with the position he took here, but it was impossible to discuss the subject with Colonel Stewart, as you gentle- men perhaps can understand. “I_want to be falr to Stewart and everyone concerned, but I am pre- pared to act as my best judgment directs.” “How well are you acquainted with the facts as they developed here as to Colonel Stewart?’ Walsh asked. “Only to such extent as I followed them in the mewspapers,” was Mr. Recketeller's response. ‘Walsh then recited the details, telling of the efforts Stewart made to get the oil which the Continental aferwards obtained at $1.50 & barvel and resold a: §1.75 a barrel t the Sinclair Crude OHl Purchasing com- pany and the:Prairie Oil and Gas. ‘The Crude company is partly owned by the Standard of Indiana. The witness said that so long as he had confidence in the integrity of the management of & company in which he had stock he should sup- port the management. “The moment I feel that evidesce Ss such that I cannot belleve in their integrity I am prepared to withdraw my support,” he added. *“As a atockholder I want ne profits that are derived by a com- promise with right.” said he was not an active business man, but was engaged in philanthropic work. “I have never been actively en- gaged in the management of any busineas corporation, but I do held etock in many,” he added. Replying to questions by Senator Walsh, Mr. Reckefeller said he nev- er knew or heard anything about the Continental Trading company until he read about it in the newspapers. Mr. Rockefeller, who wore a gray cutaway coat, sat well forward in the witness chair, most of the time with his hands folded on the amall table in front of him. He wore glasses attached to & black silk cord. The financier looked intemtly at Walsh as the senator reviewed the testimony. “Three’ witnesses who were' at the conference sald the price ef $1.75 was never mentioned,” Walsh 'sald with emphasis. This was a conference of oil men in New York where the Continental deal was put through and where Btewart testified a resale price of $1.76 a barrel asked for the oll. ‘'Were you awafe of the substance of these facts when you talked to Colonel Stewart last Monday?” the Benator continued. ot in detail,” was the reply. 'You didn’t question Colonel Stewart about them?” “In neither interview was Colonel Stewart willing to discuss the mat- ter, other than to say that neithér he nor his company had done any- thing improper. Even if I had had the facts I think it weuld have been is § quite impossible to have gotten Cel. Stewart to discuss the details in sither interview.” “Might not a stockholder of a company question an officer of that company under such circumstances and expect him to talk freely?” “Very rightly.” “Do you feel you have exhausted every means of securing the infor- mation ?" “I'd be very grateful to you, Sen- ator, if you could suggest some way.” Mr. Rockefeller then repeated that he had great confidence in Stewart and regarded him as a very competent, capable business man. “Can you then make any surmise as te how Colonel Stewart ceuld have been so far out-traded for the Humphreys ofl?” “I haven't undertaken to,” Rockefeller replied. “Can you do 8o now?” “It certainly ism't characteristic of the colonel to pay more than he has to in any deal.” “Mr. Rockefeller, do you know anything about the disposition of these bonds?" “Nothing whatever.” Mr. A French bipiane fiying under wireless control without a pilot has made several flights and has taken off and landed 11 times without mis- hap. Michas! Brocke of 176 West street reported to the police today that his 18 year-old-son left home yesterday at 11 o'clock and has not returned. The police were notified today of the return of the operator's license of Alfonso Crooms of 68 Willow street. The Cliford Nelson property at Maple Hill will be sold this after- noon at public auction by Constable Vred Winkle. A George - Washington _cestume party will be held by Winthrop Councll, Sons and Deughters ef Liverty, at Jr. O, U. A. M. hall on Glen street, Wednesday, February 15 A three family house at West and Willow streets has been sold by Bes- ste Marholin te, Andrew and Ella Lickwar, The deal was handled by the realty agency of Peter Denusse. Rinaldo Bilagiotti of 306 East atreet reported to the police today 'that two rabbits were stolen from his coep last night. Herbort Schick of 381 Common- ‘wealth avenus was arrested last eve- ning by Ssrgeant Thomas J. Fenney on the charge of violation of the motor vehicle law and was turned over to a Glastonbury conatablc who requested his arrest. Benjamin Godley of 38Y Park street reported to the police today the theft of an automebile in front of his home. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs, Michael Naples of 130 Beaver street at New Britain General hos- pital teday. A son was bhofn at New Britain General hospital today to Mr. and Mrs, John Hoppe of §0 Governer t. son was born to Mr. and Mrs. at New Britain General hospital to- day. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Otto Neurath of 324 Brook street at New Britain General hospital today. Mies Mary McEnroo of 131 Lin- coln stpeet is spendig the week-end in New York. There :will be a rehearsal of the Bhepherd minstrels Sunday after- noon at 3 o'clock at Jr. O. U. A. M. hall. Mrs. Florence Flaherty entertained the members of her bridge club st her heme on Lincoln street Wednes- day evening. Prizes were awarded to Mra, Arthur Schade, Mrs. Hobart Coridan and Mrs. James Clerkin. Clifford W. Cowles has been ap- pointed local representative of the Connecticut General Life Insurance Co. HOLY CROSS DRAMATISTS 10 PRESENT TWO PLAYS Comedy and Drama to Be Presented Tomorrow Evening in T. A. B, Hall, The Holy Cross dramatic club will make its debut Bunday evening at 7:30 o'cloci: at the T. A. B. hall on Main street, when two plays will be presented, the ‘Cursed Closet,” a one act comedy, and the “Polish Wedding,” a drama in three acta. The following members will take part in the first play} P. Berk, J. Kobus, A. Elicsewak!, M. Miastkow- wki, E. Nadolny, J. Octrowski, W. Kachnowski and C. Karnaslewicz. The characters in the second play will played by B. Dobrowolaki, H. Budsielek, H. Milewski, Frank Nadolny, P. Berk, 8. Labieniec, E. Wendrowski, L. Kaliss, L. Zawacka, K. Pacyna, B. Adameka, M. Zelek, I, Kondracks, R. Bednars, L. Koch- anek, B. Nadolny, M. Stach, & Brzosowski, A. Kussaj, 8. Kunda and L. Pilipek. Miss Clara Owslak will accompany [the cast on the piano. A. Buden and F. Lech will accompany on the vio- Ui, Miss J. Podolak will sing between the plays. A quartet composed of Messre, F. Nadolny, 8. Karpinaki, 8. Karnasiewics, and P. Berk, wiil sing. selections. A duet will be sung by 8. Karnasiewics and L. Krsyak, aee companied by Edward Nowak on the violin, and W. Arbour en the piano. The Holy Cros Dramatic club numbers 180 members. The officers are: Frank Nadolny, president; Emiline Wendrowaki, vice president; Helen Rymssa, recording secretary; an Sohom, financial secretary; lnnley Karnaslewicz, treasurer. The plays are being directed by ‘Walter Kachnowski. Annual Balance Sheet Of Bristol Brass Corp. The condensed balance sheet of the Bristol Brass corporation, as of December 31, 1937, issued to stock- holders shows cash amsets, accounts recelvable and bills receivable, less & resefve of $15,071.56 to be $363,- 687.95. Materials, in process and raw, with supplies are inventoried at $778,679.49. The investment ac- count, including notes, land, build- ings and machinery, less a reserve 839.18. The entire asset account totals $2,847,164.46. The surplus of the corporation is placed at $364,309.56. In the surplus ac- count the profit for the year after depreciation and tax reserves is placed at $114,310.82. Dividends of $10,850 were paid and $20,000 was added to the conmtingency reserve. FAILS TO SUPFORT WIFE Stanley Plerkowski, aged 36, of 76 Lyman street was arrested this fore- noon en the charge of vielation of prebatien on complaint of Proba- tion Officer E. C. Connolly. Pilor- kowski, who does not live with his to pay her $12 a week, but today he tried to have Mr. Cennolly accept $3. He had been drinking. accord- irg te Mr. Comnolly. As Officer H. C. Lyon was lock- ing him up, Plorkowski protested vehemently. He declared that every- one wdtches him but nebody watches his wife, and as far as he was con- cerned the pelice could kill him, | He cannot afford to pay $12 a week, | he said, and he demanded to know |1t he was expected to steal money for his wife. DEATH TOLL IS 21 Oslo, Norway, Feb. 11 (UP)— The death toll reached 21 today in storms that had swept the country since Wednesday. Many houses in western Nerway have been destroyed by avalanches Leonardo Sarra of 126 Clinton street | wite, is under an order of the court | the | | From present indications, the list | | of applicants to be admitted as vot- BELL CITY SHOWN TRAPPED WILDCAT Animal Canght by Quinion and Norton May Go to Hartiord (Special to the Herald) Bristol, Feb, 11—The wildcat cap- tured in a box trap yesterday morn- ing by George H. Quinion and Har- jan B. Norton is on exhibition today in the display window of the Bris- tol Hardware Company on North Main stroet where it is attracting considerable attention. Contrary to the general opinjon there 153 mno atate law prohibiting the exhibition of wild animals except when they are used for advertising purposes or where admission fees are charged. Bristol because of the refusal of city officials to sanction the expense necemary to maintain « %00 at Rock- well park had no public place where animals caught may be cxhibited and ‘for this reason it has been found necessary to use the store window in question. Three signs have been placed on the cage by Quinion and Norton and are directed to those who have doubted the presence of wildcats in this vicinity and who intimated that the brown bear caught a year ago by the two hunters was a tame one pro- cured from the proprietor of a gas station in a neighboring state, The signs bear the following Inscriptio: “Who has the collar we have the cat” “Bring on your peanuts ‘Whigville” and “This is not a zebra Sigourney but it has stripes.” The party referred to in the last sign is Lester G. Bigourney secretary of the New Departure Manufacturing Com- pany who ssked Quinion some time 280 to capture a wild sebra. Just what disposition will be made of the cat is not known, although Mr. Quinfon satd this morning it would be turned over to the park authorities of Hartford in the event they desire tlie animal, A Chinaman whose name was not learned approached Mr. Quinion yes- terday and offered to buy the feline but his offer was turned down. MYSTERY OF MISSING SHERIFFS IS UNSOLYED Indiana Oficials Have No Clue to Whereabouts of Two Men Latayette, Ind., Feb. 11 UP—A bloodatained overcoat found on & highway near Lobanon, west of here last Tuesday, the same day two local deputy sheriffa disappeared while taking two prisoners to the state re- formatory at Pendleton, 70 miles ¢ast of here, had not been identified today as belonging to one of the four men, The coat, turned over to officials | yesterday by the farmers who found | it, was at first belleved to have be- longed to either John P. Groves, or Wallace McClure, deputy. sheriffs ‘who left here in an automobile last | Tuesday with John Burns and Bamuel Baxter, both sentenced to serve § to 35 years for robbery. Police belleve the deputies have |met harm at the hands of the two prisoners, who were seen at the home of Burns' uncle near Danville, IIL., several hours after leaving here in custody of the deputies. State officials today thought it pomsible that the two aged deputies may have been alain and thrown into the Wabssh river, which the prisoners crossed in order to reach Danville. It was pointed out the two youthathrew a stolen cash regis- ter into the river a few miles be- low Lafayette. YALE CLUB DINNER Anaual Disner and Entertainment at Shattle Meadow Club Attended by About 80 Mombers. About 80 members of the Yale club of this city gathered at the 8huttle Meadow Country club fast night for the annual dinner and en- tertalnment. The feature of the pro- |gram following the dinner was the appearance of Jack Cates, Yale foot- bell star in 1905 and now athletic director at the ' university. He spoks on “Athletics For All” and de- livered an interesting talk on the subject. ‘He was foHowed by the Yale box- ing team the members of which fur- nished several exhibitions. The Yale Glee club entertained with numer- ous selections, most popular among the numbers being the Yale songs in which the entire gathering joined. As an added attraction, moving | pictures of activities at Yale includ- ing acenes from the football games were shown. 'l‘iu Do to Old Stove elsey Street Dump Ofilcer John L. Carlson shot =a dog this morning at the Kelsey street dump. He reported to Cap- tain Kelly that someone had left the dog tled to an old stove and it was suffering when the officer found it. SOCIAL AT Y. M. C. A. “Johnny” Regazio of Hartford, a professional entertainer, gave a pro- gram of musical selections in the men's lobby of the Y. M. C. A last evening. About 150 men were pres- ent. The program was a feature of the regular Friday evening social and followed immediately after the Hartford-Meriden handball match. Refreshments were served. EIGAT CHANGE ALLEGIANCE In the annual transfer of political party registrations, the republicans and the democrats broke even, four of each party switching allegiance to the opposite group. Registrars Thomas J. S8mith and William J. Ziegler exchanged cards yesterday when the time limit expired. ers will be unusually large this year. Several hundred are aiready in the hands of the registrars. The earliest of all Christmas who was bora iIn 348. SCOUTS MOBILIZE AT STATE ARMORY 30 Respoml fo Sudden Notice, t0 Assemble Ranks “Hello. 8cout mobilization at the state armory on Arch atreet at 7 o'clock. Make it snappy. Goodby. In answer to these words, repeat- | ed scores of times over the tele. phone, 300 Boy Scouts descended upon the armory early last evening in the first mobilization held by the local council since the days of the World war. The call came suddenly at 6:46 o'clock with no previous hint of the time or place of meet- fng, but in conslderably less than an hour 70 per cent of the scouts in New Britain and practically every one of the commissioned leaders were in line on the armory floor to answer to roll call. This turnout was far beyond the wildest enticipations of the council official and showed that New Britain scouts are constantly living up to their motto: “Be Prepared.” The first telephone measages | were sent out to troop leaders by Scout Executive O. A. Erickson, Commissioner Charles E. Morgan and the several deputy commission- ers. The scoutmasters relayed the measage to thelr assistants and pa- trol leaders, and the last pyramided the number of phone calls as they worked feverishly to get in touch with all members of their respec- tive patrols. In some cases it was necessary to notify boys personally, there being no nearby telephones. But long before 7 o'clock the scouts began to pour into the armory in ever increasing mumbers, coming by automobile, on bicycles, afoot at scout's pace, and in at least one in- mance by ‘“‘scooter.” j The troops lined up on the arm- | ory floor, blanketing the wall¢ and forcing one troop to take its stand | in the center of the hall because | |of lack of room elsewhere. This! |troop, Troop 23, was recently form- | ed at the Emmanuel Gospel church, | {1t ‘marched in just before roll call and reported a 100 per cent at-| tendance of two leaders and 10 scouts. Other troops which had every boy present were Troop 3 of the Trinity M. E. church, Troop 8 {of the Levi P. Smith school and | | Troop 20 of the Lincoln school. {Troop 4 of the First Congregational church had the largest actual at- tendance, The total number of scouts pres- ent was 276, this being 70 per cent of the 395 boys in New Britain troops, In addition there were 2§ troop leaders, four troop committee- men, seven candidates, the execu- tive, the commissioner, three dep- uty commissioners and two dads, | making a grand total of 324. Every o:e of the 19 troops was represent- ed. | After roll call the entire as- semblage repeated the scout oath and law and the pledge to the flag, the acene being an impressive one as the scouts stood at attention and | stated their creed. One verse of “America” Was sung, after which Commissioner Morgan made a few | remarks. He then read a message | from Mayor Gardner C. Weld, as| follows: | “I am greatly interested in the results of your mobilization call. I regreat that I am prevented from {seelng your assembly in person, but | two civic engagements have made a | | prior claim on my time. I assume that the mobilization 1s | i@ huge success. That your response | has been prompt and in large num- bers. That you have grasped the real reason for much a call, that it is only living up to your scout mot- to ‘Be Prepared.’ For that reason {1 wish to compliment all of our Council Bcouts and their magnificent leaders for being such regular| scouts at all times. ! “8igned, “Mayor Gardner C. Weld.” The hoys then scrambled into the bleachers on the north side of the | |armory and Deputy Commissioner George Ward led in group singing |; | with James Beach at the plano. Deputy Commissioner Neil Mac- | Dougall sponsored a first aid demon- stration in which six troops com- peted. With no previous prepara- | tlon, the teams had to use what | |bandaging material and splints they | |coula rout out, but all six patients ’were well bandaged. Troop 9 was given first place, Troop 15 second und Troop 4 third. Another wong |period followed, being conducted with “Keemosahbee,” the dignified | camp song of the local council. The troops lined up once more, and Deputy Commissioner Charles Abel led in three cheers for the commis- | {sioner and another trio for Execu- tilve Erickson. Taps was blown by | | Eagle Scouts Winthrop Warren and | William Baker. Then the boys marched out, saluting the colors as they went. | The roll call, by troops, was as i(ollows: Troop 2 of South Congrega- | tional church, two leaders .cmd 21 }ucoutl Troop 3 of Trinity E. church, one leader and 23 lcOull“ Troop 4 of Center Congregational | ‘church 3 leaders and 30 scouts; | American Legion Troop 7, two lead- | |ers and 25 scouts; Troop 8 of Levi | P. 8mith school, one leader and 12 {scouts: Troop 9 of First Baptist | church, three leaders and 19 scouts; Troop 10 of Congregation Sons of Israel, five scouts; Troop 11, two leaders and two scouts: Troop 12, one leader and 10 scouts; Troop 14 of Stanley school, one leader and 14 |scouts; Troop 15 of 8t. Mary's church, three leaders and 16 scouts; Troop 16 of 8t. John's church, seven scouts; Troop 17 of First Lutheran church, one leader and four scouts; Troop 18, three leaders and 12 scouts; Troop 19 of St. Jo!enh'll |church, one leader and 16 scouts; Troop 20 of Lincoln school, 21 scouts: Troop 21 of Nathan Hale Junior High school, one leader and i 25 scouts; Balvation Army Troop 22, | |one leader and four scouts; Troop 23 of Emmanuel Gospel church, two | leaders and 10 scouts. Troop 9 had !its four committeemen present. | Commissioner Morgan was at the | |armory at 6:45 eo'clock, when the call was to be sent out, and was sur- prised to find some boys waiting for |him. He thought at first that they |fat,” he sald, but he later found oul |that they bad responded te |eall which Bad been sent et for = mobilization of Hartford scewts. AMERICAN I3 SUIGIDE | Lieut. Col. M. C. Bryant, Engaged in Banking Business, Shoots Him- solf in Parts. Paris, Feb. 11 UP—An American, Lieutenant Colonel M. C. Bryant, was found dead in bed here tedsy with a bullet through his heart. An automatic pistol was found by his side. Police said he committed sul- cide. Bryant was employed in the Paris office of Dillon Read and company, bankers of New York. The American consulate believes he has a daughter in Austin or Houston, Texas. Little of his personal history is known, At one time he was segre- tary to Col. James A. Logan, when the latter was observerer for th“ reuufiom commission, WOOLS CRITICIZES LEGAL FRATERNITY Declares Lawyers Treat Mofor Law Violations ughfly “There is a tendency on the part of lawyers to minimize the serigus- ress of violations of the motor ve- hicle lawa,” Prosecuting Attorney J. G. Woods told Judge M. D. Saxe in police court today, asking that probable cause be found in the of Edward Derainge, aged 19, of 151 Hartford avenue, on the charge of taking an aufomobile without th: permission of the owner. The statut provides a $1,000 fine for the Srst offense and there are also provisions | for heavy jail sentences for succeed- ing offenses, Mr. Woods pointed out. |and he felt Derainge should pe dea): with by superior court. “I supposc you wam to give him about 4. years,” remarked Attorney A. A. Greenberg, representing Deralnge, to which Mr. Woods replied: *T'd like to give him 140 years. I think he deserves it."” Judge Saxe said the statutes allow a wide field of discretion in cases of violatior: of the motor vehicle laws, and as this case was different from many others he felt disinclined to hold the young man for superior court. He imposed a fine of $56 and costs and a suspended jail sentemcc of 60 days. Bergeant J. C. Stadler testified that he was detailed on Bept. 12, 19217, to investigate a complaint that a read- ster had been taken out of H. Chesky & Sons’ garage. It developed that the car had been smashed in an accident in Colchester and towed to a local garage. Derainge was found to have taken it and his fath- er offered to make a settlement for the damage. Derain| cated until yesterday afternoon when Bergeant Stadler saw him on Hart- ford avenue and arrested him. David Whaltman of H. Chesky & Bons testified that Derainge was in the company's employ when the car was taken on Sept. 10, 1927. He had not given the young man permission to take the car and when he learned it had been smashed he went to De- 1ainge's home and the young man's father offered to pay for the dam- age. The car was worth about §175. according to Whaltman. Derainge, who pleaded not guilty. testified that he asked Wi man for permission to borrow m\vcnr on &eptember 9. Whaltman vas busy and might not have heard the re- quest, Derainge said, but he took the car nevertheless and the following night, while in Colchester, an acci- dent occurred. He sald he was in bed ten days after the occurrence. and later he was in New York wherc | he drove a team of horses. He be- lieved the taking of the car had been straightened out satisfactorily and was surprised when he was taken In- to custody. Attorney Greenberg asked for len- iency and declared that the cas: was not in the category of those aris- ing, from the taking of automobiles by’strangers. Derainge was a trust- ed employe of Whaltman and had the car been returned in good comdi- tion there would not have been any police action. It happened that there was an accident and complaint followed. There was a technical violation of the statute, the attorney admitted, but he felt the case was deserving of mild treatment, De- rainge has no money and would be unable to pay a fine, the attorney said. He asked that a suspended jail sentence be imposed rather than a money penalty because the young man would be obliged to go to jail land work out a fine at the rate of $1 a day. Vincent Squillaciote, aged 23, of 53 Cottage Place, was fined $7 and costs | cn the charge of breach of the peace and assaulting Arnold Fink of Co- lumbia street. He pleaded gullty and was represented by Attorney Al- fred LeWitt, who asked for a sus- pended sentence, pointing out that no serious damage had been done and the young man is employed and is one of a large family to whose support he contributes. Supernumerary Officer Cyrus Schoonmaker testifled that he arrest- ed Bquillaciote about 7:40 last eve- ning in front of the Center church. Fink’s face was discolored under the right eye and he was bleeding. while there also was blood on Squil- laciote’s hand. On the way to the police station Squillaciote abused the officer and told him he would not be “s0 wise” if he was not wearing the police uniform. He also threatened to “get” the officer, the latter testified. Fink testified that he and some friends were talking and Squilla- had been directed toward him. attacked Fink with his fists and landed two punches, according to Fink. Squillaciote did not testify. CIVIL SUITS RECORDED Suit for $1,000 damages has been | brought by Ethel Kenuedy. through William M. Greenstein, sgainst Vai- entine Hermann. Suit for $300 damages has been brought by Kolodney Bros. through Monroe £. Gordon. against M. Ret- | hymns was written by Prudeatius, | must have reached there in “mothing | ner. Dey..y Sheriff Matthew ¥9p- ciak served the papers