New Britain Herald Newspaper, November 8, 1928, Page 1

News of the World By Associated Press ESTABLISHED 1870 NEW BRITAIN HERALD 14 KNOWN DEAD WHEN LYNN SHOE FACTORY IS WRECKED BY DISASTRO US EXPLOSIONS NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1928.—EIGHTEEN PAGES $100.000 DUE CITY [Keep Politics Out of Schools, Plea Made by Supt. Holmes to Rotarians; FOR INPROVENENTS REPORT T0 COUNC. First Fruits From Audit of Nine Others Reported| ‘CURBSTONE SHEIK’ { Public Works Boar's Books in Hospital and Sever- al Missing-Blasts Be- Beved Caused By Igni- tion of Celluloid Fumes. Six Houses Near Plant Catch Fire — Building Blown to Bits With Con- crete Blocks Carried in All Directions, Lynn, Mass.,, Nov. 8 P—Fourteen persons were known to be dead from an explosion which wrecked the plant of the Preble Box Toe com- pany and a nearby dwelling house in East Lynn today. Nine persons were in & serious condition in the Lynn hospital and several others were believed to be missing. Firemen were searching the ruins of the demolished plant for more bodies. The Dead ‘The known dead are: Mrs. Lillian Blaney, who resided in a dwelling house next to the plant. Helen Blaney, 7. Thelma Blaney, 13, Dorothy Blaney, 3. An unidentified Blaney child. Alfred P. Harris, of Lynn. John Crowder, of Lynn. Lewis E. Puffer, of 8wampscott, Chgrles Mitchell. John Wilson, a negro. ‘William Clements, & negro. Percy H. Smith of Lynn. Two unidentified men. All of the men Kkilled except Mitchell were employes of the plant. Mitchell was passing the place when the explosion occurred. The plant was wrecked by a series of blasts which occurred shortly be- fore 7:30 a. m., just as the factory was about to start operations for the day. The first explosion was in the rear of the plant where materials used in the manufacture of box toes for shoes were stored. Then there followed a number of smaller blasts which blew out the rear wall of the plant and sent huge flames across a narrow street on which there are several dwelling houses. In one of these houses lived the Blaney family. Roof Caves In The roof of the factory collapsed in the rear and several employes were thought to have been buried beneath it. The plant was built of concrete blocks which were sent fly- ing in all directoins by the explos ion. The interior of the factory a complete wreck. The plant w: a small building, one story high. About 25 men were employed. $ix houses near the factory caught ((Co(n(tinued on Page 14) JUDGMENT RENDERED FOR WELCH'S ESTATE Suits for $20,000 Over Fatality in Cheshire Decided Hartford, Nov. 8 (P)—Inability of the plaintiffs to prove that the two friends of James J. Welch of New Britain who were killed with him in an automobile accident in Cheshire on March 28, 1927, were exercising due care in the operation of the machine, has won a defend- ant's verdict for Welch’s estate in a civil suit filed here. Juodge Marvin of the superior court rendered judgment for the estate of Welch in suits brought against it by Willlam E. Tracy, ad- ministrator of the estate of Edward J. Sheehy of Bristol and James H. Riley of New Britain, administrator of the estate of his son, James, both actions being for $10,000 damages. When the case was tried Edward 3. M counsel for the defendant, Mrs. Ella Welch, administratrix, had no witnesses and no evidence and in a brief plca said he did not know nor the court did net know what had happened just before the car plunged off the road, through a GIVEN JAL TERM Uses Caveman Methods in Fore- I ing Atteations on Girl COURT WARNS “MASHERS” Judge Roche Promises Confinement Behind Bars for Men Who Are Presented Before Him for Annoy- ing Women on Streets Judge Henry P. Roche struck out against *‘curbstone sheiks,” in police court today, declaring that jail sentences will be imposed in all cases coming before him, similar to that of Willlam Golak, aged 18, of 28 Booth street, who admitted hav- ing seized a young woman by the arm against her will in an effort to force her to accept his company last night. Golak, charged with breach of the peace, was fined $15 and costs and sentenced to jail for five days. As he was walking to- ward the pen after hearing the mentence, Judge Rochec made his declaration. The arrest was made by Officer Willlam Grabeck, who took Golak out of the T. A. B. hall on Main street about 10:40 o'clock, having received the complaint from the voung woman and her companion. They testified that they were walk- ing north on Main street on their way home from a theater, and saw Golak park his car near the corner of Main and Winter streets. Accom- ranied by another fellow, Kolak fol- lowed them, calling to them to stop, but they continued as far as the cor- ner of Main and Lee streets, where Golak took one of them by the arm. Girl Runs in Fright Pulling away from him, she or- dered him to ciscontinue his atten- tions but he followed her along Lee street, while her companion took flight and screamed ag Golak's chum pursued her. In the scuffie, Golak puled off the young moman's hat and it was in his pocket when he was arrested. He also had a pint of al- cohol in his pocket, Officer Grabeck testified, but he was not intoxicated nor was there any indication that he had been drinking. In reply to Frosecuting Attorney Woods, the complainant said she was not ac- quainted with Golak but she knew him by sight and he has annoyed her by stoppisg her on the street a number of times. Admits Grabbing Girl's Arm Golak, in his own defense, denied that his intention was to take the | girls for a joy ride but admitted that | he took one of them by the arm and attempted to compel her to permit him to escort ner to her home. Ex- plaining the hat incident, he said she “moved her head a certain way"” and the hat fell off. She ran away and he picked up the hat and fol- lowed her, intending to return it to her, he said. He could not overtake her, 80 he put the hat in his pocket and planned to keep it until she call- ed for it. The bottle of alcohol be- longed to another fellow, Golak said, and he had taken it from him. This fellow and another who was with him when he parked his car were in- toxicated, but the companion select- ed by Golak to accompany him in the attempt attack on the young wo- men was sober. Prosecutor Recommends Jail “She says she did not know me,” hg declared. “That's not so. I've had her out.” Prosecuting Attorney Woods asked him if he had a sister and he replied negatively. Judge Roche asked Mr. Woods if he had a recommendation 1o make and the prosecuting attorney sald a jail sen- tence should be imposed, in addition to a fine. He felt a sentence of 10 days was merited. “These girls are good girls if I ever saw one,” he said. “They told their story in a straight- torward, clear manner and this man had no right following them and forcing his attentions upon them. LONGO NAMED MURDERER OF ROSE BY CORONER Police Still Scarching for Him— Death Occurred October 31 Over Wife. Bridgeport. Nov. 8 (UP)—John Longo, whom police have been seck- guard rail and down an embank- ment Into a field. Sheehy and Riley were hurled a great distance from the car. Messrs. Welch, Riley and Sheehy were returning, it is “elleved, from New Haven early in the morning when Welch's car, a heavy sedan, overturned, killing all three. Their bodies were found in the roadway some time after the accident. There appeared to be no witnesses to the fatality and several theories were advanced, the most generally accepted one being that a tire blow- out caused the machine to swerve off the concrete highway and through a fence. There were no evidences found at the time to definitely fix who the driver of the GAr was. ing for more than a week, was named the murderer of Patsy Rose, in a finding returned today by Cor- oner John J. Phelan. Rose was shot and killed on the night of Oct. 31 in front of his home on the east side. Longo, @ roomer in Rose's house, appeared that night. : Witnesses told the coroner Longo had threatened to kill Rose after the latter objected to his attentions to Mrs. Rose. John Curvio, a poolroom proprie- tor, testified, according to the find- ing, that he learned Longo intended to shoot Rose. A few minutes later, he said, he heard a shot and ran out of his poolroom to see Rose lying dead in the street. Other witnesses Longo fleeing. said they saw Revealed by McGrath FORCE IN DEPARTMENT WILL BE CUT T0 BONE Laborers and Foremen, With Ex- ception of Skelcton Crew, to be Dropped From Payroll Saturday Because of Lack of Funds—No ‘ Further ployment Until New Appropriation is Made, Bills which are calculated to bring into the city treasury approximate- ly $100,000 in overdue assessments against property owners for public improvements will be ready for the common council at its meeting this month, the department of public works today announced. Awaiting collection of these funds and their appmropriation to the de- partment for street and sewer work, it will be necessary for the department on Saturday of this week, to drop from the payroll all city laborers and all foremen, with the exception of one gang and one foreman, who will be retained for emergency operations. McGrath Finds $100,000 Due City Failure of the department to send out bills and require payment has been severely criticized by Mayro Paonessa. After he had learned of the accounts, some u!~wmc)\ are of several years standing; he instruct- ed the board to employ an expert bookkeeper and lose no time in de- manding payment. The board en- gaged Thomas F. McGrath, who, al- though he has been on the job but a few weeks, has already ferreted out the statments and is ready to make his report to the council with the recommendation that the board of compensation and assessment be in- structed to bill at once. On certain types of street and sewer construction jobdPa portioh of the cost is assessed against the own- ers of abutting properties. This was DEMOCRATS IN6TH (Hurl Statistics o Prove They, Head of Department of Education Asserts Institutions Are Attempting to Turn Out “Right Thinking, Right Acting and Effi cient Citizenship For Tomorrow” of the Nation. A plea for the citizens of New Britain to keep politics out of the schools was made by Superintend- ent Stanley H. Holmes of the school department today, in an address on the New Britain school system to the Rotary club. Mr. Holmes, in his address, sald in part: “This 18 American Education Week. It is being observed throughout the country as a week set aside by the American Legion for the people of America to take time to consider their schools. “Here in America we have under- taken to build a democracy with freedom of speech and equality of opportunity as its cornerstone. This was cannot do unless we so build and support our educational system that it produces upright and intel- ligent citizens—men and women who consider others as well as themselves. “The Legion chose wisely in selecting public education as its speclal interest—we are deeply in- debted to the Legion for putting public education in the forefront of our national concern, It is true that the people of America have faith | in their schools: that they do believe that the schools are a strong line of defense against wrong thinking. wrong acting and unworthy citizen- ship. But unless we take care we| are likely to grow complacent and ecasy going and let the schools and teachers take care of themselves, while we go about our other busi. ness. Such a policy is unsafe, we need to keep aroused to sponsibility of citizens schools. “The needs of our children, the needs of our country, the future of America challenge us today and every day to be mindful of our duty to support the public schools of America as the instrumentality through which there may be turn- ed out a right thinking, right act- ing, and efficient citizenship for the tomorrow of America.” Speaking of the New Britain| school system, Mr. Holmes said there are 563 teachers and admini- stration officers. The annual budget is $1,200,000, the school plant is worth five and a half million. The annual increase in pupils is 400, Speaking of the money which goes to the school department, which he said represents about 39 per cent of the taxes, Mr. Holmes added, “There are some who think much of it is being wasted, or spent unwisely. But I also know perfectly well that most of our citizens have confidence in the school committee and you may be sure the &chool committee intends to be worthy of that confidence. “In our schools there are 13,340 pupils. Two things about which we are concerned are that the school conditions under which these chil- dren work and play are such as to promote sound health and sound moral character.” the for re- their ! (Continued on Page 15) BOMBARD GRITICS Did Work Well CLAIM 6. 0. P. FELL DOWN, not done on a great many improve- ments made in recent years and as a result the city has failed to collect ((Co(n(tinued on Page 14) GERMANY HOLDS BIG AUTOMOBILE SHOW 27 American Cars on Ex- hibit—New Oiling Sys- tem Perfected Berlin, Nov. 8 (®—The first in- ternational automobile exposition in Germany since the war was opened |today by Minister of Transportaticn Theodore Von Guerard. It is by far the largest auto show ever put on here, and derives significance from the fact that not only all the leading German types, but also American, Austrian, Belgian, French and Italtan cars are on exhibition. Approximately 525 German and 75 foreign firms are showing different models, Twenty-seven American makes were on . exhibition and virtually every important European model. One of the chief characteristics of the exposition is the evident desire to build for service rather than for show. As far as German makes are con- cerncd, there is a marked tendency to build eight cylinder cars. The advantages of six cylinder cars over those of four for German roads have proved so convincing that Ger- man manufacturers believe eignt cylinders will be equally superior to six. A compensation for the In- creased weight is sought in the use of lighter metals. There is also an evident effort on the part of the automobile industry generally to devise means and ways of rendering a car as noiseless as possible. The problem of oiling and greas- ing has always been a trouvlesome one, especially for the auto owner who can’t afford the luxury of a chauffeur. A number of firms ex- hibiting cars this year offer a cen- tralized greasing system by which the oil is released to ~I1 parts by| merely stepping on a pedal. German manufacturers here held that they could not face the com- petition of foreign, cspecially Amer- ican cars. They insisted that they must first bring their industry, which had suffered greatly through the war and its after effects, up to world grade before braving public comparison. Since then, believers in interna- tional auto understanding have swept the hoards. The federation today not only tolerates, but wel- comes the foreign manufacturers. The official attitude now is that the influence of foreign competition will be stimulating. At the American commercial at- tache's office it was stated that the exposition management treated the American exhibitors with extreme liberality and even walved certain technicalities to assure the presence of a representative show of United States cars. Smith Supporters Point 10 l‘Allmei’ of Republicans to Garner More Than 1,515 Votes Out of 2,016/ Registration. 1 Sixth ward democrats have risen | to defend themselves against the cloim that their district caused the defeat of their party ticket by rea- son of its failure to deliver the e pected majority of between 1,800 and 2,000 votes. Delivery of a more s:bstantial lead than the 1,208 given Governor Alfred E. Smith was an impossibili- ty, they claim, and to prove this argument, they point to the fact; that the republican party and not the democratic party fell down in the sixth, polling only 1,515 votes out of a G. O. P. registry of 2,016, whereas the democratic vote ex- cecded the party registry and inde- {ing rumored he is to be offered the; SITH MAY HEAD NEW YORK BANK Governor Declares He Won't Run for Office Again CHEERFUL IN HIS DEFEAT Will Ixave for Albany This After- noon With Wife to “Take a Little | Rest”"—Democratic Party Faces Deficit. New York, Nov. 8 (UP)—Gov- ernor Alfred E. Smith does "nO(I‘ expect ever to run for public office again” but is still undecided as to what his future business or profes- sional activities will be, The Herald Tribune says it is be- chairmanship of the board of direc- tors of a projected new $55,000,000 Wall street bank. The bank is being organized by Bugene L. Norton, vice chairman of the board of the Baltimore Trust company. Other Assoviates pendent vote, Infiltration of Republicans Always refrerred to as the back- bone of democracy in New Britain, the sixth has consistently returned great democratic pluralities. De- velopment of new districts to the north and east has changed the po- | litical complexion of the ward and ' resulted in an influx of republicans which is slowly hacking avay at the democratic strength. The sixth ward democrats cite as a parallel case, the third ward which for many years was the republican stronghold, but which in recent vears has been cut into by the democrats, due to a shifting of the regular republican strength to the new developments of the first ward. As has been the case since the ballots were counted, the plurality of more than 1,600 votes given the | democratic ticket by the fifth ward continues to be the subject of po- litical discussion. Prior to election | day there were few takers for| wagers that the precinct would give | th: democrats a 1,000 lead, and the results amazed the republicans and th: democrats alike. Shift in Polish Vote It is believed that one of the ele- ments that contributed to the gen- eral upsetting of pre-election “dope” | was the fact that the so-called Po. | lish vote was considered to be in the ! fifth alone. A Polish vote alignment | of recent years, which is distinctly republican. has the center of its rength on Farmington avenue, ex- | tending to the north and the north- east, and the Polish republican vote for a considerable part shows up in the sixth ward returns rather than (Continued on Page Two) Child Shot and Killed | In New London Home | New London, Nov. 8 (A—Bon- dazio Longo, five-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sabatino Longo, 20 Shaw street, was accidentally shot and killed at the home of her par- ents this morning. A bullet from her father's 32 caliber revolver en- tered her forehead at the base of the nose and she died shortly after being admitted to the Home Memor- ial hospital. The child and two or three slightly older brothers and sisters were alone in the house at the time and it has not termined whether she shot herself or if the revolver was fired by one of the others. ‘been de- | i | that his statement at that time left 'open the possibility of future con- ;'planr for the formation of the bank, Lwill The names of William F. Kenny. the governor's close friend; John J. Raskob, the Fisher Brothers of De- troit, and members of the Du Pont | famil; are being mentioned as pos- | sible associates on the board of di- rectors of the new bank, the Her- ald-Tribune says. Although Raskob last night de- | representation on the board and the plant ha nied that he was interested in the |sixth ward members were in agree- | required by state law, making it ne- bank. the Herald-Tribune points out | nection. Announcement of definite the paper says it has learned, was' withheld pending the outcome of the clection but now may be ex- pected within a few days. The bank will have the largest capital funds with which any bagk | has ever been organized in this| country. Decision in Lambert Week Ending Nov.3rd .... » Aversge Daily Circulation For 15,139 PRICE THREE CENTS HOOVER'S ELECTORAL AWD POPULAR Childre's Needs ChallengetoU. 5. J(JTE MAJORITIES EXCEEDING THOSE EVER GIVEN ANY OTHLER CANDIDATE HOOVER RESTING | IN STANFORD HOWE, L2 Program During Week GETS MANY TELEGRAM President-Elect Arises Early and panicd This Time By Secret Service Men, | Stanford University, Cal., Nov. § (P—Herbert Hoover, president-elect, found himself much ted today after the first real night's rest he has had in many weeks. Fatigue Relieved The fatigue which was so plainly noticcable yesterday seemed to! have been relieved, but he intended | to follow a regime of complete rest | for himself during the remainder of this wecek, Hoover was up at his usual hour today, before other members of his | family except Mrs. Hoover, were| r. As they did yesterday, they| went for a short walk over the hills but this time they found themselv in the company of secret service | men, | Returning home after half a@ hour, the president-clect and tlw future first lady had a simple break- fast and then Hoover retired to his study to read hundreds more of the congratulatory letters which con- tinued t8 pour into his home. Some of these were answered immediately. Wires West Branchers Advised by Governor John Ham- mill that the people of his birth- place, West Branch, Towa, wers celebrating his election, Hoover sent this message to the governor West Branch: “Will you con ey my greetings to the people of West Branch and the state of Towa? I am deeply grate- ful for the support my native state has given to the cause of our party and for the nelghborly friendship they have shown to me.” The governor in an interview said: (Continued on Page 14) DR, BLOGOSLIWSKI FOR SCHOOL BOARD Democrats Agree on Rep- resentation for Polish Element Democratic members of the com- mon council have agreed upon the nomination of Dr. Walter J. Blogos- lowski for membership on the school committee to succeed Attor- ney 8. Gerard Casale, who resigned in August. His name was brought in by fifth ward council members who express- ed a feeling there should be Polish ment. Dr. Blogoslowski is a native of this city. He was graduated from the Sacred Heart Parochial school in 1913, and for two years there- after studied at St. Thomas’ semi- nary in Hartford. He received his pre-medical training at Fordham university, and then enrolled at Georgetown Medical school where he completed his preparation his profession. After being graduated he interned at Georgetown Univer- sity hospital, and he was admitted to practice in this state scverai Case Expected Today | Bridgeport, Nov. § (P—A deci- | sion as to whether or not Paul Lam. | bert, salesman and college graduate, | be further held in conncction | with the death of Olga Jayes of An- | sonia is expected to be reached to- day. | Abraham Wofsey, prosecutor of the Stamford city court, will arrive in this city this afternoon and con- fer with State's Attorney William H. Comley, Assistant State's At- torney Lorin W. W:llis and County Detective William 8. Kearns on the | case, according to information re- | ceived by the Bridgeport Post. Mast Kills Officer On S. S. Hardi Cherbourg, France, Nov. 8§ lfl—g Chief Officer Magnus Erickson of the steamship President Harding was Kkilled today when a mast used | for unloading mail sacks fell, strik- ing him on the head. Six members of the crew narrowly escaped. The President Harding reported a heavy gale in the Channel on her arrival, I | | » THE WEATHER New Britain and vicinity: Rain this afternoon; general- 1y fair and colder tonight. Friday fair and colder. months ago. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. K. Blogoslowski of Orange street. His father, an undertaker and fur- niture dealer, was one of the first Polish residents of this city to en- gage in busi White Says Hoover Must not “Pollyfox” Emporia, Kas, Nov. § (UP)—The landslide given Herbert Hoover and the republicvan pa v was interpret- ed today by William Allen White, Kansas editor, as a mandate for { prohibition. “The republican party is definite- ly the party of prohibition,” said White. “Hoover must stand by pro- hibition. America is dry foxes, if he does not take leadership mrally as well as officially, and if conditions do not improve, the coun- try will turn Hoover's victory to ashes.” | Find Murdered Men In P. R. R. Box Car Cincinnati, Ohio, Nov. 8 (UP)— The bodies of two murdered men were found today in a box car that was part of a Pennsylvania train from Louisville, Ky. Both men had b skulls were crushed. The bodies were found by Emil Deutsche, a car inspector. Police. after an inquiry said they believed one of the bodies was that of Dew- ey E. Day, of Hartshorne, Okla, shot and their Will Follow Strict Reouy o5 21 S s 0L, {Lou Takes Walk With Wife—Accom- | at | for | If he polly- | Election Statistics By the Assoclated Press. Electoral vote—Hoover 444, Smith $7; Hoover majority 357. In 1924 democrat, had 136; in 1920 og;ccrat, had 121, €t (—Hoover 40, Bmith 1fe "psas, Georgia. i}, Mississip- -+ olina.) aplete)— +2,959,09 | i | 0y . Rhoudtd. Popular Hoover 18,295,708, . Hoover plurality, 5.310,6.5. 1In 1924 |Coolidge had 15,725,016, Davis 8,- 356,503, La Follette 4,822,856, Fourteen large cities—Hoover 8, Smith 6. Hoover won Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Buffalo, Cincinnati., Smith won New York, Cleveland, St. Louis, Boston, San | Francisco, Newark. Total vote in these cities, Smith 3,420,769, Hoover 079, Congress—New senate will have 54 republicans, 40 democrats, one farmer-laborite, one vacancy, com- pared with 47 republicans, 46 dem- ocrats, one farmer-laborite, two va- cancies. Republican lead in house increased. Governors elected—Republican 23, democratic 11. GITY TO ENFORCE LAW ON AMMONIA PIPES! Fireman’s Narrow Escape Shows Absence of Outside Shutoff | | Every refrigerating plant in the | city using ammonia in its manufac- ture will be required to have an out- side shutoff to minimize the danger | |encountered by firemen entering | buildings to cut off the escape of | | fumes, officials of the fire depart- | ment announced today after investi- galing a case which put two lives & | danger. Fireman Howard Jones of Engine Co. No, 2 is at his home at 51 Bel- | den street receiving treatment, and {an employe of the Crown Ice Cream | Co. on Cherry street is counting | himself among the fortunate, having | cscaped without harm after he | knocked the valve off the ammonia | apparatus last night. | Fireman Jones responded to a call Count Today is 444, With Smith Having 87 —Incomplete Tabula- tions Give Him 18, 299,708 Ballots With: 12,989,093 for Rival. Congressional Returns: Show G. 0. P. Gain- ing Six and Possibly Seven in Senate and More Than Twenty in House, ROOSEVELT'S LEAD IN N. Y. IS REDUCED By the Amoclated Press. The presidential election of 1928 was passing into history today, leave ing in its wake the greatest electoral majority ever cast for any candidate, The full measure of the overs. whelming victory which sent even rock-ribbed democratic states inte Herbert Hoover's column was still to be completely ascertained, but from, returns which rapidly were, becoms! ing complete it was evident that th new president will come into office with the greatest electoral majority in all history and with a popular vote exceeding any before it. Congress Still Uncertain Likewise the country has still te, learn—and it no doubt will be da; before all the facts are known—ho great a part the presidential vote played in giving president-elect Hoover a republican congress. That there will be an appreciable increase in the republican majorities of both {house and senate has been demone strated, but the returns stifl are in- conclusive in the case of numerous contests for membership in the house along the Mason and Dixon border line and in some other mec.' tions where party lines are not frankly defined. Virginia Incomplete In Virginia, for instance two dis« tricts were still in doubt today, with the chances leaning toward adding republican congressmen to the state's, | from the ice cream plant received at | neadquarters and relayed to the Elm | street station house. He donned a | gas mask and, it is believed, through | | haste, neglected to fully protect ; | himsclf. He was in the building but | a short time when fumes leaking up | through the mask gave him a dizzy | | scnsation. In a weakened condition he made his way into the open air and was speedily transported to the hospital where it was found his con- ition was not serious. He was then ken to his home. Dr. A. L. Avit-| able, fire department physician, treated him and ordered him to re- main away from duty today. Mean- while the valve was replaced by | other firemen, wearing masks. Investigation by the fire depart- ment discioscd that the ice cream not an outside shutoff as 2 t company ary to enter the building to stop e flow of fumes. Officials of the had workmen on the oday installing one and all ammonia tank users will be or- dered to do so without delay. WOMAN CHECK WORKER REPORTED IN BRISTOL Gives Worthless Paper After Making Small Purchascs and Disap- pears With Change. Al to the Herald) Brisiol, Nov. 8 — Two Bristol merchants, whose names the police did not divulge, were the victims of 1 frandulent check operator vester- | The total amount involved was The checks, according to the po- lice, were passed upon the unsus- roll. The old dominion already hag contributed two republicans defis nitely to the majority of that party ig the house—men who were undoubte edly swept into office on the tide of Hoover sentiment which shook Vire ginia from its democratic mooringy for the first time since reconstruce tion days. _G. O. P. Hold Kentucky Kentucky's leap into the republi« can column was whole-hearted and almost complete. In place of eight dembocrats and three republicans whe, represent that state in the house at present, the Hoover wave changed the representation to nine republie cans and two democrats. Sweeping aside of democratic congressmen was, noted in various localities, althoug! in two or three imstances, repuhucna | were forced to give up their seats democrats. Senate Democrats Hit The senate democrats all felt the blow of the Hoover landslide. Six of their places up for re-election went to repubiicans whereas all of the 13 republican places were retained by the candidate of that party. The only post-election contribue tion of Governor Smtih has been an announcement that he is through with politics after a generation in public life. He expressed his grati- tude to those who have stood with! him and declared that never again would he run for public office. President-elect Hoover has ex« pressed his appreciation of the vote given him Tuesday and has replied 'ru m&ssnge of congratulation from >resident Coolidge 2 et ge and Governor Congressional Election Almost complete congressional election returns show net republican! Zains of six, and probably seven, ini ithe senate and of more than 20 in; the house. pecting store keepers by a stylishly | dressed young woman about 25 years of who after purchasing a few sm rticles, presented the worth ps of paper in payment. It is believed that the woman is the same | one who victimized several New | Britain merchants early in the| week for $30 Bets AIE() on Smith Gets It From Winner Stamford, Nov. 8 UP—James! Lowe bet his automobile against $25 {that Smith would carry the mation.: Smith lost but Lowe didn't, the rea- | |son being that he took offense at: the alacrity with which Horace Britt, the other bettor, collected. ! and so appealed to the police who got his machine back for him. Lowe claimed that Britt came {around to his house and drove the ! car away without a word to him, He | admitted that he had lost his bet {but thought that Britt should have | waited to have the car turned over |to him. With a policeman, he visit- ed Britt's home and got the car back. | This will give Herbert Hoover | working majorities in both branches in place of an almost cqual party division now existing in the senate and of a majority of cnly 35 now held by republicans in the house. The upsets have involved few leaders in either branch of congress and little difficulty over organiza. tion of the new senate and house, which will come into office after next March 4, is anticipated. Must Get New Leader However, senate republicans will have to find a new leader Renatos Charles Curtis, of Kansas, their pilot,' will become vice president. Several names have been heard already as & {successor to the Kansan, including Senators Moses, of New Hampshire; Watson, of Indiana; Reed, of Penn.' sylvania; Jones. of Waskington, and Edge, of New Jersey, but no selece tion is expected for weaks. Senator Curtis has not indicated whether he will continue his senae; torial post during the proachis short session of this congress. Necly Still Trailing To break up the closely divided’ (Continued on Page TWe)