New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 30, 1928, Page 1

] 5 3 22| NEW BRITAIN HERALD ESTABLISHED 1870 SCHOOLS BAR OUT VOTING MAGHINES Seloctman Benjamin Tells Mayor Authorities. Forbid Entrance FEARS EFFECT OF BAN Mechanics Cannot Set Them Up and S e g chines for Nov. 6. Selectman Benjamin is having difticulty today in having machines #et up In some of the school build- ings for purposes of demonstration. he peported to the mayor's office today. He sald he has becn denled permission to enter and install ma- chines in the Senior High achool, the Elihu Burritt Junior High school and elsewhere, the school authori- ties complalning that they will suf- fer interference with classes if set- ting up of machines is allowed be- fore the end of the week. Waiting until school recesses for the week will make it impossible for the me- chanics to place their machines and test them, Mr. Benjamin fears. Seven More Machines Available Seven additional voting machines, four of which have been purchased and three rented, will be used to record the vote next Tuesday, Se- lectman Benjamin announced after he had completed negotiations for the additional equipment made nec- essary by increase in the list of electors. In all, 25 machincs will be in use, Mr. Benjamin has also recom- mended to the registrars that addi- tions be made to the list of check- ers in all of the larger wards, and Registrars T, J. Smith and W. J. Ziegler are In accord with the select- men's view that the thousands of clectors who will vote next Tuesday cannot be handled by the number of checkers employed heretofore, It is claimed that scores of voters in the larger “sards, particularly in the sixth, found it impossible to vote {n the spring election because those checking names oft the clec- tors lists were unable to keep up with the early morning rush, mak- ing it necessary that those far down the line break ranks and go to their employment, BOTH PARTIES CLAIN MASSACHUSETTS' VOTE Simth Supporters Have Made Great Headway Against G. O. P. Boston, Oct. 30.—(®)—The final week of the presidential campaign finds both republicans and democrats proclaiming their faith in Massa- chusetts, but taking no chances. On elther side there are experienc- ed political leaders who profess to see definite trends, each toward his own ticket. Smith and Hoover head- quarters alike offer to exhibit to the inquirer gratifying reports from en- thusiatic workers down the line. But when it comes to the question of a detailed and inclusive analysis of the state situation as a whole, the calcu- lation becomes entangled in a snarl of conflicting claims. It can be said, however, that no- where on this debated north At- lantic seaboard, even in New York state, have the supporters of Gov. Smith made a more spectacular a: sault on normal republican plurali- ties. With equal assurance it can be #aid that this assault has been resist. ed aggressively and with determina- tion by the republican organization. ‘To a degree unmatched in many of the other states, the actuating human emotions at work in this Massa- chusetts campaign run deep and strong. The struggle has been spirit- ed and purposeful, and it gives every promise of continuing to be spirited and purposeful until the end. That part of theepresent political egitation which iles on the surface is concerned with prohibition and the tariff, fo rthis is an industrial state and a state with an enormous wet wentiment within its borders. That part which lies beneath the surface concerns itself with with race, for many groups, of varled racial origin, have come here through the years to live side by side ‘with the old hereditary stock of New England. Religion has been debated comparatively little from the stump, but when the voters write letters to the editor, many of them discuss it coplously. Massachusetts has been almost impregnably republican in the past, but so far as the record goes the great consolation and hope of the democrats lies in the fact that a democrat, Benator David I. Walsh, who also is a Catholic and a wet, has been repeatedly elected to of- fice over the most stubborn republi- car. opposition. Walsh is a candi- date for reelection this year, and is askingthe republicans, who always (Continued on Page 8.) Joe Dundee Unable to Defend His Title New York, Oct. 30 —Joe Dundee | will be unable to defend his world’s welterweight championship against Young Jack Thompson, sensational San Francisco negro, at Madison Square Garden, Nov. 16, as sched- uled, his manager, Max Waxnfan, reported to the New York state ath- letic commission today. Waxman submitted medical state- ments which said the Baltimore Ttalian had been obliged to undergo a minor operation for an elbow in- Lection. iwho moved religion and | il in a Northampton hospital, because of the soctal calendar at the White House. MRS, JUDD EXPRES IN HER 0 YEAR Widow of Former Postmaster Descended From Pioners STEPHEN HART ANCESTOR Octogenarian Took Active Interest for Many Years in First Baptist Church—Mother of Thomas H. and Willlam H. Judd. Mrs. Helen (Hart) Judd, 82 years ©old, for more than 50 years a mem. ber of the First Baptist church and & resident of New Britain all her life, died at her home, 655 Stanley street, last night at 11 o'clock following an illness of one year. Mrs. Judd was born in New Brit- ain, March 31, 1846, the daughter of Deacon Willlam Hart and Rhoda (Judd) Hart. Her birthplace was in the old Hart homestead on South Main street just below Whiting strect and the house still stands. She was & descendant of Stephen Hart, one of the early settlers of Farming- ton and was the widow of William 8. Judd, former post master. She was educated in New Britain and was graduated from the New Britain High school. 8he took an active irterest in the affairs of the First Baptist church and until re- cently was a moving figure in many of ita societies. Surviving her are & daughter, Mrs. O. Bertini; and two sons, Thomas H. Judd, deputy state treasurer; and Wiiliam H, Judd, cashler of the New Britain National Bank and chairman of the republican town committee in this city; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held to- morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home on Stanley street. Rev. Willlam Ross, pastor of the First Baptist church, will officiate, Burial will be in Fairview cemetery. Ancestor Came From Mass, Mrs. Judd and her lute husband, Willlam 8. Judd were members of one of the oldest families to settle in Connecticut. They were among the group of Massachusetts people to Connecticut when they found the government of that place unsatistactory, Stephen Hart was one of the early settlers who came from the settle- ment about Hartford and Wethers- field and settled in Farmington and he and Thomas Judd were the first two deacons of the Farmington Con- gregational .church. Stephen Hart came to Farmington about 1636 or 1640 and Thomas Judd came about the scme time. Mrs, Judd's hus- band was a direct descendant of Thomas Judd. Mrs. Judd had many historic materials concerning her family and she prized it among hor most valued possessions. DANCE MARATHON ENDS IN SHOOTING Chicago Police Stop Affair When Bill Collector Kills Man Chicago, Oct. 30 (UP)—Chicago's world's championship combmed #kating and dancing endurance con- test was brought to an abrupt close today by a shooting scrape in which one man was killed and a patrol- man woundéd. William Mazarno was shot and killed at the 131st Regiment Armory ‘where the contest was being held, by Richard Fishman, a *“Muscling-In" collector. Fishman fled from the armory and was pursued by Patrol- man Hugh McNally. A gun Jght ensued In which McNally wus wounded slightly. Fishman was captured by other policemen. It was the secopd shooting at the armory during the contest and police decided it was enough. Ten patrol wagons were backed up to the armory and 100 spectators, three skating contestants, and three danc- ing couples were taken to head- quarters. It was Mazarno who disrupted the contest on the previous occasion several weeks ago. He entered and started shooting at an attendant, wounding the man. He was out on $5.000 bond in connection with this shooting. Fishman, at the police station, said he “guessed he was drunk,” and refused to say more. A bottle of liquor was found in his possession. The skaters were in their 408th hour of continuous rolling and the dancers in the 758th hour of danc- ing. A “Muscling-In" collector operates for whoever desires such a service, by going to the debtor and by co- ercion obtaining payment of the debt, it was explained. Fishman carried a card advertising his “col- lection” business, NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1925.—TWENTY PAGES Democratic Campaigners and Their Sons USE SHITH PLEDGE AT FACTORY TALKS Democratic - Speakers Assare Workers of Tardll Protoction RALLIES ‘BY BOTH PARTIES Campaignores for New York Gover- nor Reply to “Hard Times” Talk By Deacribing Conditions In This Oity Ia Year 1001, Democratic and republican speak- ers used their powers of eloquence and their political arguments at fac. tory, gates this noon in an effort to attract votes to Gov. Alfred E. 8mith and Herbert Hoover, candidates for president, and for nominees on the local ticket. Rallies were held at the plants of the Fatnir Bearing Co., North & Judd Mfg. Co., Landers, Frary & Clark, Union Mfg. Co., and the Btanley Rule and Level Co. Paonessa and McDonough Speak “A vote for Herbert Hoover is a vote to set the country back 100 ness, with the republican party tied up as it is in the Ku Klux Klan; a vote for Alfred E. 8mith and the democratic ticket, is a vote for the constitution of the United States with its provision that created free and equal Thomas F. McDonough, democratic candidate for state senator declared as he addressed a gathering of North & Jucd Mfg. Co. workers at their gates today. The speeches of Mr. McDonough and of Mayor P'aonessa, who preced- ed him, were interrupted several times by applause. Mayor Paonessa explained in opening his speech that he would feel derelict in his duties to the city of New Britain, it he did not come before the voters to label as “pure bunk” the claims made by Patrick Conway, Philadelphia republican campaigner, that a democratic vic- tory would bring bread lines, soup Kkitchens and short time in factories. This statement, credited to Mr, Con- way when he spoke to “Anchor Brand” workers yesterday noon, is an insult to the intelligence of the voters, the mayor insisted. Intro- ducing the statement signed by Gov- ernor Smith when he was in New Britain last weck to the effect that he would not stand for tariff legisla- tion which would cut the earning power of Néw Britain workers one penny, the mayor declared therc was absolute guarantes to the working- men that a protective tarlff will be o force if the democrats are placeqd at the head of the government in Washington. Bread Lino Threat in 1907 Mr. McDonough declared no man who does not appraise the voters of New Britain as *“plain fools” would come here has Mr. Conway, and speak of bread lines, soup kitchens, cte. The speaker asked if Mr. Con- way was not awaro that the only time there has been a threat of bread iines in New Britain, was in 1907 under the republican president, Roosevelt, when thousands of hun- gry workingmen filed up East Main street ,between the walls of the fac- tory which now gives them employ- ment, proclaiming their need for food. “Yet,” the candidate con- tinued, “Mr. Conway, evidently ig- norant of these facts, Mr. Conway of Philadelphia, Pa., comes to the vot- ers of New Britain, Conn., and asks for votes for the presidency for Herbert Hoover, until recently of London, England.” Attorney McDonough directed words of criticism at Governor Trumbull for having the “temerity" to compare his administration of the government of Connecticut with that of Governor 8mith of New York. He (Continued on Page 17) BINGHAM TO VISIT STRICKEN PORTO RICO After Election He Will Make Study of Hurri- cane Conditions There New Haven, Oct. 30 (P)—In re- sponse to an appeal by cable from the governor of Porto Rico, United States Senator Hiram Bingham, chairman of the senate committee on territories and insular posses- sions, will go to the {sland immedi- ately after election to make a study of. conditions there resulting from the recent hurricane. The cable message, and a letter which followed, asked the senator to make a study of conditions and work out plans for rebabilitation, and Sen- ator Bingham will spend two weeks there in a first-hand survey of the devastation on the island. He will also prepare remedial legislation to be offered as soon as congress meets in December. Benator Bingham today said that the hurricane was the worst catas- irophe which has ever visited the island so far as records show, and committee chairman ‘he felt it h duty to respond to the appeal. The island having a population greater than Connecticut has no senator and only a delegate to the house who has no vote. The senator on offering legislation will ask for immediate action to give ald to the fullest ex- tent congress properly can do. Winter is coming on and the farmers and many others are in ex- treme destitution and should have early relief. A first-hand study of conditions, the senator said, will en- able his committes to be in posses- sion of the facts. The Red Cross has been giving aid but this will cease about December 1. When Gov. Alfred E. Smith spent the week-end with John J. Smith, Jr., quernor Smith, John J. Raskob and John J. Raskob, Jr. BOARD WANTS RALL WAGES INCREASED Urges 6 1-3-7 1-3 Per Cent Rise on Western Lines SHOOLD BE RETROACTIVE Solution of Controversy Deals With Discussion of Complicated Rules | Governing Application of. Wage | Scales Hitherto Agreed Upon, Washington, Oct. 30 UM—The emergency board appoigted by Pres- ident Coolidge to investigate the wage dispute on western rallroads has recommended a 6% per cent in- crease in wages without change of rules, or alternatively, a 7% per cent increase if certain rules are eliminated. Be Retroactive Further, the arbitration board proposed that whichever alternatize the rallroads and train service unions accepted should be put into effect retroactively, and the terms made to apply as of May 1, 1928, a date on which the controversy de- veloped. The solution of the controversy suggested, dealt with the discussion of complicated rules governing the application of wage scales hitherto agreed upon between the Brother- hoods and the rallroads. These have | long blocked a settlement of the controversy. A number of the rules, upheld by the brotherhoods, have been viewed by railroad executives a8 unnecessary hampering the effi- clency’of railroad service. Take Either One In consequence, the arbitration board suggested that the conductors and trainmen take either the 6% per cent increase in wages, keeping the present form of contract and rules, or that they obtain a 7% per cent increase, conceding certain al- teration in the standard rules. Spe- cifically, the board mentioned the elimination of the present rule af- fecting the operation of trains with | double-header engines, and the elimination of the present rule lim- iting the tonnage of freight on & single train. Additional recommen- dations were made as to modifica- tion of other rules, affecting the op- eration of trains where additional locomotives are attached to “boost” trains over short stretches, and where the number of cars arc lim- ited. Both to Consider Under the railroad labor board ! procedure, the arbitration report | made to President Coolidge must be | considered by both the carriers and | brotherhoods during a period of 30 days. Neither side may legally pro- duce a situation resulting in sus- pension of operations during that period. In case they accept the find- ings, differences will be completely settled. - The report said that “considering the increases granted to other train service employes in the eastern, southeastern and western districts, (Continued on Page 20.) Left in Burning Car by Hit-and-Run Driver Fall River, Mass., Oct. 30—(UP)— Victims of a hit-and-run driver, | Napoleon P. Tessler, furniture deal- er, and his wife, Flora, were found | unconscious in the burning wreckage | of their automobile following a crash here early today. The accident occurred near the Fall River general hospital, and Mr. and Mss. Tessier, after being extri- cated from the wreckage, were taken to that institution. Later, Tessler's name was placed on the danger list. 11t believed his wife's recovery Wi ssured. About two hours after the crash, | | Albert E. Bartlett of Worcester was ,arrested two miles from the scene of the accident, charged with reckless , driving and with failure to report an | accident. THE WEATHER New Britain and vicinity: years in bigotry and narrowminded- [ chairman, at Claymont, Del., these four good fellows got together. Australia-U, S. To Radio Talk Tomorrow Bchenectady, N. Y. Oct. 30 (UP)—Radio fans of this country will have another opportunity between 6 and 7 a. m. tomorrow to listen in on a long distance conversation between the United States and Australia, The short wave station of the General Electric station, USXAF, will communicate with ZME of 8ydney, Australia, and WGY will re-broadcast the conversation on its regular wave length for the benefit of American auditors. GOLDEN WEDDING DAY GIFTS FOR BENHAMS Popular Residents Receive $100 and Bouquet of 50 Roses —M¥ and. Mes, Fred W. Benham of South Burritt street were pleas- antly surprised this noon, the for- mer at the Stanley Works and the latter at home, when Mr, Benham was presented with $100 in gold managers at the Stanley Works and Mrs. Benham was sent [0 yellow roses, a gift from the Girls’ club at the factory. The occasion was the 60th wedding anniversary of the couple, Both gifts came as complete surprise. Mr. Benham was pre- sented with the gold by K. Allen Moore, chairman of the beard of directors of the Stanley Works where Mr. Benham has been em- ployed about 40 years. Mr. and Mrs. Benham were mar- ried in this city by the pastor of the First Congregational church 50 years ago today. Mrs, Benham was Miss Estelle Higgins, whose family resided on North Main street in a house which stood about where St. Mary's church is located at pres- ent. They have spent thelr whole married life in this city where both are well known. prominent member of the D. A. R. Mr. Benham {s in charge of the in- formation department at the Stan- ley Works and enjoys an almost na- tion-wide acquaintance with hard- ware factory executives and repre- sentatives. He is recognized as hav- ing one of the best memories for names and faces of any person en- gaged in similar work. Once having met a man, Mr. Benham rarely for Mr. and Mrs. Benham planned no especial observance of their golden wedding day and hence the testimo- nials this noon came as a complete surprise to them. ALCOHOL KILLS MAN Charles Brown Found Dead on Floor of Room at 83 North Main Street, Bristol, by Janitor. (Special to the Herald) Bristol, Oct. 30—Charles Brown, aged 40, was found dead on the floor of his room at the Central House, 82 North Main street, shortly after 11 o'clock this morning. His body was discovered by the janitor who entered the room when Brown did not answer to his call. Dr. A 8. Brackett, medical examiner, view- ed the body and gave permission for its removal b a local undertak- ing establishment. The cause of death was given by him as alcoholic poisoning. Very little is known {in Bristol years ago from Scotland. a stone cutter by trade ‘but recently had been doing odd jobs about the city. BIG BEER SEIZURE ‘Waterbury, Oct. 30 (#)—Beer, 15.- €00 bottles of it, valued at $8,000 was seized this morning by federa: agents in a freight car on a siding of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad. The beer accord- ing to the bottle labels was made of Hamilton, Canada, and tested at 7 per cent. It was shipped to this city from Hackensack, N. J. from the officials and department| Mrs. Benham s a | and is regarded as an expert re-| search worker in D. A. R. activities. | gets his name and whence he comes. | about Brown who came here several, He was| by the Hamilton Brewing Company. | . ot Raskob, national democratic Left to right: Alfred KEEN INTEREST IN HOOVER'S SPEECH St. Louis Address Will Deal With Farm Reliel WILL BE LAST WORD Likely to Furnish Pattern After ‘Which First Message to Oongress ‘Will Be Fashioned if Republican is Elected Washington, Oct. 30 (P—Aside from his speech of acceptance per- haps no address Herbert Hoover hay made in this campaign has aroused keaner advance interest than the one he will deliver next Friday night at 8t. Louis. Dealing almost entirely with farm relief, the lpgech not only will be the last word of the republican nom- inee before election day on this out- standing issue, but it is likely to fur. nish the pattern after. which his first message to congress will be fashioned if he is successful in his quest of the presidency. Contents Guarded ‘While the contents of the address are being closely guarded, it is be- lieved that Hoover has followed the suggestions of his advisers to discuss in rather complete detail the man- ner in which he believes his formula for farm aid will work out and elab- orate upon the various equations in that formula, In his acceptance speech the re- publican standard bearer put the tarift first in his discussion of the agricultural question but advices re- ceived here indicated that his pro- posal for a farm board to handie crop surpluses with federal finan- clal ald is one which has attracted the more wide-spread interest in the corn and wheat belts. Greater tariff protection and a measure establishing a more satis. | factory marketing system are coupled with the farm board and the three go to make up a program | which congressional leaders doubt | can be translated into legislation at the three months session of congress which_will begin on, December 6. ~ Wil Call Sesslon Especially would this be so if ad- | vocates of the McNary-Haugen bill should renew their efforts on behalf of that legislation, which twice has been vetoed by President Coolidge. Hoover has stated that if congress | | falls to act at this short session and ' i it the voters continue the republican | party in control of the government | he will call tho extra session of the | seventy-first congress. Hoover planned to finish his 8t. Louis speech today and to resume work on the three other speeches he will deliver as he swings through the border states of Maryland, West | Virginia, Kentucky and Missouri and lon across Kansas, Colorado, Utah, Nevada and California. ‘The St. Louis address will be the | only extended one of the four. Those at Cumberland, Maryland. Thursday | night: Louisyville, Kentucky, Friday | morning and Pueblo, Colorado, Sat- | urday night will be of from only | 115 to 25 minutes duration. | Rrief Talks | There also will be some brief plat- | form talks at other places but after | ‘St. Louis is behind the candidate | there will be stops at no large cities, | ! except Pueblo and Salt Lake City and | Ogden. Since the passage through |the Utah towns will be on funday ! | Hoover will refrain from political discussions in them. Heflin Netermined To Vote Aeainst “A]” Montgomery, Ala., Oct. 30 (® (Senator J. Thomas Heflin of Ala- bama was quoted today in a state- ment published in the Montgomery | Advertiser as stating, “So help me God 1 will vote against Al Smith if | they read me out of the democratic | party and drive me from every sen- |ate committee.” Although Senator Heflin has been active in attacking Governor Smith in ecampaign addresses, this was said to be his first declaration that SHITH LAYS PLANS | mitted that he sold lquor for 25 he would not vote for the demo- cratic nomines, FOR FINAL DRIVE Back in New York, Prepares Tor Three Speeches WILL TRAVEL BY MOTOR: Abandons Private Car and Train in “Which He Covered Approximately ‘g 173 1 *es on Three Stumping . , Oct. 30 UP—With three nu. peeches to deliver with- in a radius of 20 miles of his native city, Governor Smith was back at his base of operations today laying plans for his final drive for the presidency. Arriving before 6 o'clock this morning after his oral thrust at the Anti-Saloon League and Ku Klux Klan in Baltimore last night, the democratic presidential nominee re- mained in his private car until 10:30 before starting out for the Hotel Biltmore. A large crowd welcomed him at the Pennsylvania station and many lined the strects along the route to the hotel, which he reached in 10 minutes with the ald of a mo- torcycle police escort. To Use Auto With his arrival here, Governor Smith parted company with his spe- clal train and the *St. Nicholas" private car of William F. Kenny, his friend. From now until the close of the campaign he will travel by! motor. On his three stumping tours of the west, south, border states and the east, he covered approximately 11,000 miles by rail. The remainder of today the gov- ernor had set aside for rest and for the preparation of his speech to be delivered tomorrow night in New- ark, N. J. On Friday night the nomince will speak on state issues in the Academy of Music in Brooklyn, and Baturday night ‘n Madison Square Garden he will wind up his cam- paign. Assalls Klan Addressing one of the most demonstrative and colorful audiences of his presidential drive in the fifth regiment armory in Baltimore last night the democratic presidential nominee vigorously assalled the league and the Klan and contended that republican leaders, including Herbert Hoover, were “wiggling and ‘Wobbling” on the question of pro- hibition because their party was “held right down to earth by the power and the influences of the forces of Intolerance.” Mrs. Wilson There Speaking in the same bullding where Woodrow Wilson was nomin- ated 16/years ago and with the war president’s widow on the platform, the governor devoted a large part of his speech to the argument that the (Continued on Page Nine) FAKE LABELS DECLARE LIQUOR 12 YEARS OLD Owner of Bootleg Outfit Given Jail Term and Fine Adhering to the stand he an- nounced some time ago, Judge H. P. Roche in police court today fined Joseph Todzia, aged 30, of 241 Broad street, $150 and costs and sentenced him to jail for 10 days on the charge of violation of the liquor law. “I am convinced that the store was bought with the ex- press intention of carrying on a well established liquor business,” he said, “although this man % a first offender.” After court, Todzia gave notice of an appeal to superior court. Sergeant P. J. O'Mara and Offi- | cers J. M. Liebler and E. B. Kiely testified that Todzia's home is next, door to the store at 245 Broad| street, where Adam Okula operaPed for a time. Todzia was in Okula's | employ and for the past several weeks has conducted the store, ac- cording to the testimony. A search of the store failed to disclose liquor, but in a trunk in the home yester- day forenoon were found three 5- gallon cans of alcohol and one emp- ty can, besides a pint of colored liquor and a quantity of seals and camouflaged government labels. Todzia, according to the police, ad- cents a drink in the store. Todzia pleaded guilty to the charge of keeping liquor with intent to sell and not guilty to the reputa- tion count. After the police had tes- tified, he took the stand and admit- ted that he sold drinks. He bought the store about seven years ago, be- fore Okula went to jail. I wanted 0 make a living for my wife and children.” he sald. Questioned by Prosecuting Attorney Woods, he said he did not know the name of the man who sold him the alcohol, and as to the amount of business car- ried on, it was comparatively sm: It took about three weeks to dispos> of the contents of a five gallon can, he said. Reading one of the labels, Mr. Woods called Todzia's attention to the guarantee of purity and age of the liquor. “It says 12 years old.” he remarked. *“As a matter of fact it was not 12 days old, was it?" he asked and Todzla did not answer. Todzla is the second liquor viola- tor to receive a jall sentence on a first offense since Judge Roche de- clared his intention of taking into A Week Oct, 27th ... PRICE THREE CENTS ZEPPELIN BUCKS GALE OVER OCEAN Everything on Board “0. K.” But Exact Position Indefinite ABOUT 600 MILES AT SEA Mauretanta Picks Up Messages From Giant Dirigible Estimating Craft’ But 30 Miles Distant Following tn Lauc of Steamships i By the Assoclated Press. > Bucking & moderate southeast, gale, the dirigible Grat Zeppelin was, far out to sea today over the morth. Atlantis on her homeward journey to Friedrichshafen, 5 The exact position of the huge alrliner, which is completing the, first round trip commerical air voy., age, was not entirely clear. There was no doubt, however, that she was! flying a northerly route along the: normal steamship lanes with the poesibility that she was heading: slightly southward, : All “0, K. $ Although the exact position was obscure because of the lack of posi. tion messages from her, there was direct word that everything aboard Ler was “0. K." 3 The best available information in.' dicated that the Graf Zeppelin was) approximately 600 miles somewhere' cast or northeast of Cape Race. At noon, Greenwich meridian time, the steamship Mauretania, wast.' ward bound, was in communication with the dirigible. The Mauretania was then about 500 miles directly cast of Cape Race, Newfoundland.' 8o clear were the Graf Zeppelin' signals that the operator on the steamship estimated that the aie, liner could not be more than {fifty, miles to the north, ] Another M Several hours later, however, the Mauretania, sent a dispatch givi: the ‘authentic position* of the G Zeppelin at 7 a. m. eastern standard! time as 52.30 north and 40.30 west,, This position placed the dirigible, about 620 miles northeast of Caps; Race, Messages tending to confirm this also were received in Friedrichshat., en, but officials there were hesitant: to accept this northern position; which would place the air liner in; the latitude of southern Labrador! as _entirely corerct. The messages received at Fried- richshafen said the ship was pros ceding in a northeasterly direction which ehould carry her along the true great circle course followed by Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh on his historic New York to Paris flight' last year. s South of Circle . Other advices recelved In Ger« many placed the airship somewhat to the south of the great ecirclal course on an easterly course that would carry her toward central France, s Authentic position news from the’ Zeppelin was lacking just as on her. voyage to the United States and even the German government au- thorities confemsed that they had ne. direct news from the ship. Testing! station at Aldershof was constantly, in communication with the dirigible,: but declined to reveal the naturs of| this. d MAN HIT BY TWO GARS IN"PLAINVILLE DEAD Spanish-American War, Veteran Succumbs to Injuries Robert E. Lydon, 50, died at the New Britain General hospital at 3:20 o'clock this morning as a result of injuries received last Tuesday eve ning when he was run over by twe automobiles on Farmington avenue, Plainville. Lydon, who was a vete' cran of the Spanish-American war, made his home in Milford, Mass., but; he was a cook by profession and had, been at a soldiers’ home in Wash« ington, D. C. He was bora in Caro- lina, R. L Lydon had gone to New York City early last week in an effort to locate a son who had bee: living there, Unsuccessful, he returning to Milford. As he was walking along the highway in Plainville he was felled by an automobile operated by B. Barker ¢f West Hartford and ¢hen . n over by a car bearing New Jersey markers. The latter car did nct stop and the state police are seeking the driver. . The condition of the injured man' was given as critical as first, but then he was reportcd as improviag. A heart weakened by shrapnel wounds, however, gave way and for the past several days he had wzain been in a | eritical condition. His injuries were. a fractured .kull, broken thigh and Lip, and several broken ribs. Lydon is suivi. 1 by his wife Mrs. Amclia Lydon of Milford, Mass., and by two sons. Mrs. Lydon arrived Lere yes. rday, accompanied by Mra. Minnie Wilson. One son also came, but the « her son, Walter, has net been located despite a broadcast peal for help made from WTIC terday noon. Funeral arrangements are in charge of W. A. Balley & Co. of Plainville. The body will be sest, to Milford, Mass, for burial there Friday. Action against Barker was belng withheld by the Plainville authori- ties pending the receipt of i consideration the number of times successful prosecutions have been made against stores or other places. when succeeding proprietors are |brought before the court, from the state police identity of the New but Lydon’s decth today chan 4 the complexion of . Hartford man criminal