New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 14, 1928, Page 2

Ottawa, Ont., Feb. 14 UP—Bend- ing over an imaginary grave, hewn trem the hard clay of & dark base- ment reom, state's attorney Russell O. Hanson yesterday reconstructed the killing of Mrs. Eliza A. Hill and pointed an accusing finger at her young son, Harry, charged with murder. “For the sake of his poor Chris- tian mother, we will not ask that this “Town Dandy' be put to death,” declared the young prosecutor dur- ing an intermission. “Were she able to speak, we be- lieve she would appeal to us not to demand the electric chair for this defendant, but we will ask a mater- ial punishment.” This caused much surprise as it was understood the state would demand the -death Ppenalty. Flushed and gazing fixedly at the table before him, sometimes resting his head on his hand and again tilt- ing back In his chair, the 22 year old Btreator youth was apparently greatly moved by the attorney's argument, \ “If this young man is innocent ‘why did he flee to the Pacific coast when his mother's body was found in the basement of her home?” de- manded the attorney. The body was uncovered August 22 and September 3 Harry was ar- rested In Beattle, Wash. The prosecution assailed defense counsel for what he termed their studied attitude of merriment and he brought them to task for attack- | ing the character of Mrs. Hill. He said the two main elements in the trial were Harry's flight to Seat- tle and the testimony of the old Ger- man gardener, Peter Busch, and his wite, Mary. Lawyer Arrested for Not Having License Meriden, Feb. 14 UP—Attorney Charles W. Bauby, of 95 Bank street Waterbury who was arrested here yesterday on a charge of fatlure to carry_his operator's license had his case continued in police court today unti! Saturday. The continuanee was granted after Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Wil- bur F. Davis Informed the court that Attorney Bauby had notified FILES SUIT IN FIRST MOYE AGAINST FARE Interborough Rapid Transit Does Not Want to Have §-Cent Charge Remwin. New York, Feb. 14 (UP) — The Interborough Rapid Transit Co.. operating a large part of New | York's subways and elevated sys- item, filed suit in federal court to- day as the first court move in its fight for a seven-cent fare. The company asked an injunction ito prevent the city from enforcing the terms of the dual contract un- der which a five-cent fare is manaa- {tory for a long term of years, The company argued that the |five-cent fare does not return a |sufficient profit on its investment |and therefore is confiscatory of its |property, in violation of the con- |stitutfon of the United States. | The company also asked a de- icree enjoining the order of the |transit commission to lengthen cer- tain station platforms at the ex- |pense of the company, and order- ing the purchase of 432 new cars. The court was asked also to bar {the city from seizing or operating |the company’s lines. The application was a srprise move by the company and was be- {lieved to have put the whole mat- |ter of the fare increase before the ihderal court, instead of the state supreme court, as the city had |planned. 'TOWERS DECLARES KEARNEY IS UNFIT (Continued from First Page) | “Gentlemen: “At the last meeting of the board |of public works, the question was |raised as to the reasons for the | discharge of Street Superintendent il\'carn(-y, Since that date, Mr. |Kearney addressed an open letter, |published in the press, to me as ichairman of the board. As long as Mr. Kearney has raised the question of his discharge, I feel it is proper \to give the general public, through |this board, the reasons that led to his dismissal. | “When T took the chairmanship of this board I understood that Mr. Kearney was a good road builder land found that he was, so long as he | * |attended to his duties and remained On different cccasions, T NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1928, STEPHENSON BALKS ON WITNESS STAND { Given Until 8 p. m. to Decide il He Will Testify Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 14.—(UP) —D. C. Stephenson, former ruler of 400,000 Indiana Ku Klux Klansmen today refused, at least temporarily to make the revelations about In- diana politics which he has long threatened. Atter Judge Charles McCabe had overruled objections of counsel for Governor Ed Jackson to prosecution questioning of Stephenson, the for- mer political leader declined to an- swer questions until he could con- sult with attorneys. Stephenson was given until 2 p, m. to decide whether to answer the questions or stand on his constitu- tional rights, and the prosecution called Fred J. Robinson, former state purchasing agent. Over objections of the defense, McCabe permitted Stephenson, brought here from the state peni- tentiary, to testify and answer questions which opened the way for the whole story of the alleged in- fluence of the Klan in Indiana politics. The ruling defeated a defense at- tempt to apply the statute of limi- {tations to exclude Stephenson's testimony as it related to the al- leged conspiracy. Hardly had Stephenson taken the stand late yesterday when Jackson's attorneys protested against his tes- timony. The battle of words raged for one and one-halt hours, be- wildering lay spectators with its technical points. Then Judge McCabe announced that the issues involved were so im- portant that he would recelve briefs, study the matter all night, if nec- essary, and announce his decision today. ‘When the ruling favorable to the state was announced, Stephenson leaned aver from the witness stand toward Judge McCabe and obtained permission to consult with his at- torneys, Clarence Benadum of Muncie, Lloyd Hill of Indianapolis and Paul Newman. New difficulties arose immediately, however, when . Stephenson asked permission to confer with his at- torneys, Only two of his three law- yers were in court, and he asked permission to wait uatil the third arrived:- *“I haven't had an oppeortunity to see my attorneys in prison,” he ex- plained. “That's all right! McCabe said, “but it will not take long to get counsel on your rights on the wit- ness stand. Either you will answer the questions and testify in this case, or you will atate to the court that you refuse to testify for the reason that your testimony may tend to incriminate you.” Stephenson still refused to an- swer the question: “Did you have any conversation with George Cofin or Governor Jackson regarding the resigmation of Willlam P. Evans as prosecuting attorney?"” After skirmishes between attor- neys, McCabe ordered Stephenson to answer. “I can't, Your Honor, unless so advised by my attorneys,” he said. “May I make a statement to the court in private?” Stephemson asked. McCabe consented, and the two left the courtroom. They were closeted together for five minutes. When they returned Stephenson again {insisted that he wished to consult with his third attorney. Stephenson had changed from & willing witness, as he had appeared to be yesterday, to one apparently advised to stand on his constitu- tional rights and refuse to testify for fear he would incriminate him- self, BLAGK PRESIDENT OF .. JUNE CLASS Results of Election Gontests Runounced by Principal Slade John Black, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. John 8. Black of 357 Lincoln street, was elected -president of the Senior High school June graduation class over three candidates, Michael Grip, Merlin Pfersick and Louis Teich, according to results announc- ed by Principal 8lade today. Black has taken part in Amphion club productions and is a member of the school's track squad. His father was president of the Central Junior High school Parents and Teachers' assoclation when his son was in that scheol and is now first vice-president of the Seator High school Parents and Teachers' asse- ciation. He is also president of the United Parents and Teachers' asso- clation. Kiniry, daughter of Mrs. Michael J. Kiniry of 71 Curtis street. 'was elected vice-president over Ger- trude Erickson, Elisabeth Tarrant and Laura Trsaska. Mary MoCraan, daughter of Mr. and Mre. Michael | J. McCrann of Lake court, was elected secretary. She was an offi- cer in St. Mary's school and Cen- tral Junior High school. She de- feated Ruth McAloon and Doris | ‘Vanderbrouk. Harry Slade, elected treasurer, ix the son of Principal Louis P. Slade and Mrs. Slade. He defeated Philip ‘Bengstrom, Ralph Johnson and John Staub. He is prominent in Troop ¢ ot the Boy Scouts and was & mem- ber of last year's baseball squad. Lawyer Missing From Boston Dead in Madison | Boston, Feb. 14 UP—Chester M. Perry, who died of pneumonia in a hospital in Madison, Wis., yesterday, practiced law in Boston for many years. In December, 1925, he dis- appeared. No trace of him was found until last SBunday night, when one of his daughters was notified that he was dying in Madison. Yes- terday she was informed of his death, Atter the disappearance of Perry, who was 71 years of age at that time, it was revealed that he was heavily in debt. He is survived by a widow, one son and two daughters, Mrs. R. Stanley Arnold of North Abington and Mrs, Gladys Taft of Westboro. Santa Claus with his presents be- longs properly to the day of 8t Nicholas, December 6, ANNOUNCEMENT ;i TO THE INSURING PUBLIC By PARSONS and PARKER WE HAVE SOLD LOUIE S.JONES AGENCY all of our interests in the CASUALTY AND FIRE INSURANCE BUSINESS we have written during the past seven years, and will devote our time to the rapidly increasing life insurance clientele we have de- veloped with the May we express our appreciation to our many friends, and assure them of a wlecome and a thorough servige in the hands of the Louie S. Jones Agency. N, INSURANCE Eg rEAL ESTATe ; FEBRUARY 53¢8:30t0 ew England Mutual Life Insurance Co. him that the Waterbury barrister Sober. had suffered a fractured rib in an |have found him unable to attend to sceldent here yesterday morning and | his duties properly but felt he should ‘will be unable to appear in coust. Eleven Persons Overcome By Hhu Everett, Mass., Feb, 14 (UP) — Kleven persons were overcome by {linminating gas following the break- ing of & main in the cellar of a Luke road dwelling. ‘The victims were Mr. and Mrs. | John Morris and their children, John, Jr., 20; Melvin, 18; Marguer- ite, 16; Mary, 13; Wilbur, 10; Jo- seph, 9; and Walter, 6 months; and +twe children of Mr. and Mrs. John Bkenes. All responded to first aid treat- ment and were not taken to a hos- - pital, .Good Trade Balance . " Left for January, 1928 | Washington, Feb, 14 UP—January exports from the United States w: : $411,000,000 and imports werc $338,000,000, leaving a favorable minating Gas | |have sufficient opportunity to prove that t would not recur, but as time |went on, conditions became worse, |leading to his dismissal. “I am very sorry that this state- {ment has to be made as it was my |interdion of having as little public- ity as possible in order that Mr. Kearney’s reputation as a road bufld- er might not be questioned and so that he would not have difficulty in sccuring amother position. “Inasmuch as the board confrmed the discharge of the superintendent, I feel that my action was justified. |T have always felt that the board |had confidence fn me as its chair- man and I trust this confidence will continue, “As far as T am concerned, there are no personalities involved Jn this This man will never grow old Founder's Week age Goerge H. 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