New Britain Herald Newspaper, April 8, 1929, Page 1

News of the World By Associated Press ESTABLISHED 1870 STATE CONTENDS EGAN INSTIGATED WATKINS FLIGHT Testimony in Support of Charge To Be Given When Trial Reopens ASSERT ATTORNEY ALSO ADVISED WIFE T0 FLEE Brainard and Wilson, Both Former Lieutenant Governors, May Be Subpoenaed as Defense Witnesses ~—Counsel For Accused Confer Today But Reach No Decision on Calling of Other Officials. Hartford, April 8 (P—Not only the flight of Roger W. Watking him- self, but the subsequent hurried de- partures of his wife, Mrs. Margaret E. Watkins, and her brother, Guy Tresslar from the city a year ago, was advised by Attorney William E. Egan, then their counsel, it will be charged in testimony scheduled in the trial of the prominent lawyer which resumes here tomorrow morn- ing at 10 o'clock, in superior crim- inal court. These charges against the well known attorney constitute a part of the state's allegations of conspiracy, hitherto undisclosed. The grand jury which indicted Watkins for the half million dollar | fraud which was known as Win- throp Gregory and company, R. W. Watkins and company, and the Na- | tional Associated Investors, Inc., was ordered April 17. Guy Tresslar left the city the following day. Mrs. Watkins lert the city April 21, two days before the grand jury was con- vened Defense Counsel Confers Two former lieutenant governors whose names lent dignity to the N. A. 1. investment trust scheme, J. Edwin Brainard of Branford, who was a vice president and Clifford B. Wilson of Bridgeport, president will probably be subpoenaed to testify on behalf of Mr. Egan, it was an- nounced this noon, following a con- ference between Henry 1. Calnen and William S. Hyde, counsel for Mr. Egan, at Mr. Calnen's office. At the same time, no definite deci- sion was reached concerning the pos- sibility of bringing in as witneses, Commissioner of State Police Robert T. Hurl and superior court Judge ¥dward M. Yeomans, Mr. Calnen stated The namee of Judge Yeomans and Commissioner Hurley were brought into the case last week in testimony of state witnesses. Watkins, testify- ing Friday. told the court that an had informed him while he waiting for trial that he had “fixed" things and had used $25,000 with Judge Yeomans to ‘“square” things. In connection with Mr. Hur- ley, Watkins related how Egan had instructed him to “sweeten the old man of Washington street’ and that he had placed Commissioner Hurley on a secret account owing to Egan's advice. Watkins related that Fgan had told him while he was awaiting trial that everything had been fixed to have Judge Allyn L. Brown try his case (Judge Brown did try Wat- kins at a later date and sentenced him to nine and one-half to 14 1.2 years in state prison) and that he did not have to worry. When re- lating this, State's Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn said to Watkins: Watkins “Woke Up"” Later “Well, you woke up later, did you not?" referring to the sentence passed on him by Judge Brown. “With a very sudden jar,” Wat- Kins replied. EXPERTS NOW PLAN w FULL STEAM AHEAD Reparations Conferees De- | cide Work Must Lag No Longer Parie, April 8 (A—AIl of the ex- ports trying to solve the reparations problem have become tired of the long drawn out pourparlers and it is proposed that the committee go ahead from now on at full steam, taking no more week-end holidays until a decision is reached on whica & report can be drawn. The whole commiittee agrees the work must lag no longer. Reports that the Germans alone were responsible for previous delays | are denied by other committeemen, | though there are good reasons to suppose the German experts became | eager to talk business ten days ago after Owen D. Young. the chairman. ! laid down the principles calling for | action. The Germans, it is said, in spar- (Continued on Page 13) Prefers “One More Drink” to Freedom Atlantic City, April 8 (UP)— ward Erskine had a chance 1o evade a prison sentence for drinking. but he just had to have another drink. so he went to jail. Recorder Joseph Altman told Erskine he would be released if he would quit drinking. “I can’t stop all at once. judge. but Tll just have another drink and then I'li quit,” he said, NEW BRITAIN HERALD NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, MONDAY, APRIL 8 1929.—EIGHTEEN PAGES Cardinal O’Connell Makes Bitter Attack on Theories of Einstein Police in Biddeford Have Heavy Problem Biddeford, Me., April 8 (P— Biddeford police faced a mys- tery today. The problem was: Who would want eight 100- vound cannon balls, mementoes of the civil war? The iron spheres were taken from a small park at Green and South streets sometime last night. They had rested there, in pyramid form, for 30 or 40 yeal Automobile tracks formed the only clue. HUGE CRANE FALLS, MANGLES OPERATOR Bristol Brass Employe Killed | When Crushed in Cab SUPPORTING BEAM BREAKS Crane Had Made 18 Trips Over Weuk Spot Before Mishap — Had Been Inspected Yesterday—Dead Man's Brother First to Reach Side of Victim, nearby (Special to the Herald) Bristol, April 8 — Henry Komis- {erak of Manchester, N. H, was in- stantly killed this morning at the Bristol Brass corporation when a heavy crane of which he was the | operator, crashed to the floor and crushed the cab in which he was ! seated, mangling his body beyond recognition and Killing him instantly. The accident was caused by the giv- ing way of a large I-beam from which the crane was suspended. Officials of the company were un- able to give any explanation of the |accident and stated that the beam had been inspected yesterday and found to be in good condition. The crane was empty at the time of the tatal accident and was returning from the lower end of the plant when the beam gave way. Previ- ous to the accident the crane had passed over the weakened spot 18 times with & heavy load and there had been no indication that anything was weakened or bwoken. A brother, whose name could not be learned, was working in the ad- joining rbom at the time of the catastrophe and, upon hearing the crash, was the first man to reach the crane and the first to see the mangled body of his brother. Dr. Arthur B. Brackel., medical examiner, viewed the body and gave permission for its removal to the ! undertaking parlers of C. Funk and Sons. Funeral arrangements are in- complete. HUGE AIR ACCESSORY MERGER IS REPORTED |Bendix, Stromberg and Scintilla Firms in $140, 000,000 Combine New York, April 8 (P—Wall {street hard today that the organiza- tion of a new $140,000,000 aviation Dean of Hierarchy in America Doubts Wheth- er Scientist Knows What He Is Talking About. Boston, April 8 UP—William Car- dinal O'Connell, dean of the Roman Catholic Hierarchy in the United States, believes that behind the Ein- steinian speculation on apace and time there lurks the “‘ghastly appa- rition of atheism.” The Cardinal 50 expressed himself here yesterday in & communion breakfast address before the New England province of Catholic clubs of America in which he stressed the necessity of religious faith and as- sailed the *‘pseudo-intellectuals.” After condemning “petty, befog- ged professors” who nave set up some new standard “'to attract atten- tion to themselves” the Cardinal turned directly to the subject of the Einstein theory. ‘'Why do men and women who pretend to be intellectual forget the very rudiments of life?”” he asked. “What does all this worked up en- thusiasm about Einsteln mean? It evidently is worked up, fictitious (Continued on Page 16) 1 Assails Einstein —_— CHSUATRP Panss (PLFENPSPL CARDINAL O'DONNELL DRIVER GAUGHT AT END OF WILD RIDE Pole and Clips Anotber Car ARRESTED AFTER CHASE Responsibility As Climax to suit Through West End. Arrested after a hot chase through | West Main street, after his automo- bile had toppled an electric }ight standard near the former parked automobile farther out on West Main street, Howard T. Sher- man, proprietor of a sand and gravel business, was lodged in a cell at po- lice headquarters this morning and charged with driving while under the influence of liquor and with evading responsibility today. Sherman, according to police of- ficers, was too drunk to walk unas- sisted. He escaped injured in the two smash-ups. and a few minutes after he had been placed in a cell, was sound asleep. Goes Up On Sidewalk Traftic Policeman Joseph Kennedy (Continued on Page 13.) BANKRUPTCY PETITION Hoffman Lists Liabilities accessory corporation to unite the aviation interests of several large companies was to be announced soon. It will take the form of a holding |company which will own the Ben- |dix Corporation, Stromberg Car- buretor Company of America, Scin- tilla Magneto Company and a new corporation now being formed to take over developments of Delco Remy, a General Motors subsidiary making aircraft appliances. The nucleus of the proposed or- ganization, it is understood will be | the Bendix Corporation. General | Motors will hold 25 per cent of ths‘ |new company’s stocks. | The undertaking will involve no | public financing, as it proposed to acquire the individual units through | an exchange of stock. The Stromberg Company will be | acquired on the basis of one and one fifth shares of the new com- | pany for each share of Stromberg. | At $56,837 and Assets At $4,656 Karl Hoffman, doing business as the New Britain Iron Works, with a | plant on East street extension, has filed a petition in bankrupte liabilities are listed at $56,837.45 and his assets at $4.656.34. The machinery and equipment in the plant, which is under conditional bills of sales for about $4000, con- | stitutes the bulk of the assets. In- | cluded in the liabilities are unsecur- |ed claims amounting to $40,721 and $11,450 in notes and similar instru- ments, Nair & Nair of this city repre- sent Hoffman, who has been in business in New Britain for a num- ber of years, having had a plant on Hartford avenue for some time prior to moving to East street. When A amined for@@pointment to the su- | pernumerar@® police force in 1926, {he was approved as being in con- | formity to the requirements, among which fs a minimum height stipu- A few | weeks ago he {ook another examin: |tion and was found to measure only b feet 7% inches, which gaves the {board of police commissioners a pronlem to solve. The question is whether Officer Pechout actually was under the minimum height when he was ap- | pointed. or has lost one-quarter of | |an inch in the past few years. The ! | rules of the department and the city |ordinances include no regulation | |bearing on men whose stature |changes after they become police- | | men, but if it could be shown that | the officer was actually under height | in 1926 his appointment would prob- | ably be considered to have been il- legally made. | But for the fact Pechout wanted to become a regu- lar. the discrepancy would probabiy have remained undiscovered. All applicants for promotion are re- quired to have a physical examina- ny Pechout was ex- | |lation of 5 feet 8 inches. | |supernumerary officers will terviewed: |49 Buell strect; 5 feet 9 1-4 inches Policeman Has Shrunk Quarter Inch | Since sExamination Three Years Ago tion and when Dr. Moses Kupelian | measured him, the quarter inch dif- ference was reported. Dr. Kupelian was not examining physician in 1926, The discipline committee meet tomorrow evening. prior to the monthly meeting of the board. following applicants for places us be in- Francis Meehan, 21, of in height, weight 140 Ibs; Dewey | (Hulten, 29, of 17 Roberts street, 5 !eet 8 inches in height, weight 154 | pounds; John Elmer Peterson. 23, 511 Church street, 5 feet 9% inches in height. weight 153 pounds: Law- rence. Coffey, 29, of 48 Cottage Place: John Tomasetti, 22, of 30 Er- win Place: 5 feet 11 inches in height; weight 152 pounds. Mee- han is a son of Michael Meehan, who was pensioned recently be- cause of injuries sustained while that Officer |regulating traffic at Main and Com- ydre-ed | mercial streets. Coffey is a son of John Coffey. oldest supernumerary, and a brother of Stephen Coffey. (Continued on Page 13.) [] Howard T. Sherman Smashes Sand Dealer Charged With Intoxica. | tion Behind Wheel and Evading | entrance | the the Lyceum theater, and a 1ew{ minutes later ripped a fender off a CLOSES IRON WORKS His | of th! board of police commissioners will | The | Abandoned Wife May Testify in Wheel Chair If it is possible to do so, Mrs. Eugene Schoell will be brought to police court in her wheel chair to testify in the non-sup- port case of her husband, who will be brought here from Nevada by Detective Sergeant W. P. McCue. The last time Schoell was brought from out of the state the trial was held in Mrs. Schoell’s home. Sergeant McCue is expected to arrive in Los Vegos tomor- row and unless there are de- lays due to legal entanglements he should be able to start back | with his prisoner this week. ™" GONNECTICUT PAPERS INCREASE FAGILITIES Herald Among Several Which Find Enlarged Plants Necessary New Haven, April 8 (#—When the Bridgeport Post-Telegram took {over its new publication home yes “growing pains” which almost epidemic among Connecticut |were eased for another member of the fraternity. The New London Day is putting | finishing touches on an enlarged. | modernized plant, the New Britain | Herald is adding to its home with additional space for its mechauical facilities, the New Haven Register is building a very large plant, the Stamford Advocate recently went |into its new marble front home, and |the Bristol Press spread out with |added space and new equipment. Not long ago, the Waterbury Re- publican-American was completed and the Hartford Courant is look- ing forward to the day when it will |have a new one. Never before in the history of |Connecticut newspapers have such | building strides been made among them as within recent months. terday the have become | newspapers. {KANE AND SMITH SHOW GAIN FOR FIRST TIME | Automobile Accident Slightly Improved—Romenict At Liberty on $500 Bonds. | Although still listed as critical, the | condition of Charles Smith of 71 | Lincoln street and James J. Kane of 313 Commonwealth avenue was re- ported slightly improved | Britain General hospital today. and |1t was said that there is a possibility |that they may recover. The outlook m both instances is considered hope- ful for the first time since the young men were injured in an automobile | crash against a telephone pole at 1113 Stanley street early last Tues- day morning. Agon Romenicl of | street, who was driving the | the time {admitted traveling an hour ar at to the police that he was at the rate of 30 miles around the curve from Hartford avenue to Stanley street, was discharged from New Britain General hospital Saturday afternoon {and Officer George Moffitt brought | him to the police station, was charged with reckless driviag. His father posted a $500 bond for his appearance in police court today, jand a continuance until April 22 in |the same bond was ordercd. Attor- | ney Albert A. Greenberg represented ! Romenici, whose head was swathed |m bandag Roosevelt’s “Bomb” Proves to Be Dud | New York., April 8 —A bhomb [found in a parcel post package ad- to Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt contained only black powder instead of dynamite and was merely of the wvaricty known as |a “scare bomb." bomb squad detec- |tives announced today. at New | 56 Murray | and who is said to have | where he i IMINISTER REPORTS SHOKING BY GIRLS AFFECTS THE RACE Many Babies Born fo Women Addicts Die Belore Age 0f 2, He Says FREEDOM FROM RESTRAIT TYPICAL OF GENERATION Drinking and Swearing on Ground That Ban is Old-Fashioned I~ creasing, Rev. W. H. Alderson Declares in Address to Order of Rainbow at Trinity M. E. Church Special Service Yesterday. Sixty per cent of babies born to cigarette smoking women die before they are two years of age, according to statistics quoted by liev. Willlam H. Alderson in a special sermon to members of the New Britain assem- bly, Order of Rainbow for Girls, yesterday morning. The Rainbow girls were guests of the Methodist church at the morning service. Rev. Mr. Alderson took as his sub- ject “Within the Law” and took as his text the following extracts from Paul's letters to the Corinthians: ““All things are lawful, but all things are not expedient. All things are lawful but I will not be brought un- der the power of any. All things are lawful but all things do not edify.” Throw Off Restrictions The minister called attention Lo the tendency among young people today to be free, and unrestricted. He said they have thrown off re- straint and have smashed precedents and their attitude as a whole is that they are free and not bound by traditions, conventions or customs. Taking up the first point. Mr. Ald- erson said that in order to lead successful Kkind of life a girl must ask, not only “Is it lawful?” but also “Is it expedient?” He said she may do things at the age of the (Continued on Page 13) MOTOR CARS CAUSE 2 WEEK-END DEATHS New Haven Printing Ex- ecutive Dying After Crash Near Branford By the Associated Press Two deaths occurred over the week-end caused by automobile ac- cidents. Four persons were brought to hospitals in New Haven with in- juries and two of 14 occupants of four machines which crashed on the Berlin turnpike narrowly escaped death. Those killed were Justin Chandler 8. Wallingford, and Joseph Ciorba, Bridgeport. Ciorba lost his life when struck by a machine as he volunteered his services to the aid of the driver of a stalled machine, The accident, which happened Friday, caused his death 48 hours later. Police are Haven, the driver, pending an in- vestigation. The death of the Wallingford boy by a heavily laden truck resulted when the child was struck by a fen- der and thrown under the wheels. the driver Arthur Burley, and his helper, both of Hartford were Je- tained by police. As a result of a crash near Bran- of t Harty Press, Inc, of New | Haven, may lose his life. His name |is on the danger list. He has four broken ribs and other injuries. While he was riding with two male companions and & woman the ma- chine struck a zement bridge. throw- ing them out. Dr. Henry Sprang. member of the New Haven board of education, escaped with minor hurts. Louis Szemas of Wallingford wus |arrested for reckless driving, | charged with having caused his ma- chine and three others to collide on the Berlin turnpike. None of the 14 occupants of the cars were even bruised. Szemas’ car plunged down an embankment and was de- molished. as was a machine operated | by James Bernadette of East Hart- |ford. The other two cars. one of to halt, were only | which failed | scratched. 11 Killed in Bay State Boston. April 8 (UP)—Eleven per- | sons were Killed in automobile ac- | cidents in Massachusetts last week, according to the report of George | A. Parker, registrar of motor ve- hicles. This was four less than for the previous week and the same as for the corresponding period of 1028 Last week's victims included seven pedestrians and four occupants. BURG! | Bridgeport, April glars broke open the safe of tho Black Coal company and escaped with $100 in cash and an unknown amount of signed checks. J. A. Black, owner, reported to police to- day. The burglars left no trace. S CRACK SAFE THE WEATHER * i | i New Britain and vicinity: Probably ocasional showers tonight and Tue~day; some. what cooler tonight. # | unsteady and his eyes glassy, ye‘.‘ holding Edward J. Ricketts of New | ford, Willlam A. Harty, 68, president | 8 (UP)—Bur- | Iliness Kept: Secret | 43 "ll,‘/&v Jq l)auuo PRESIDENT VON HINDENBURG | Berlin, April 8 #—The condition | of President Paul Von Hindenburg, who has been ill with a complica. tion of influenza and gastric com plaints is now normal, it was said at the presidentlal palace this morn- | ing. No bulletins will be issued al- though he will remain indoors to guard against the treacherous weather. German officialdom concealed the serious President Von Hindenburg until to- day. Owing to his advanced age (32 successfully years) there was considerable anx- | iety in government circles, and it | was deemed advisable, to withhold the news from the public so as to prevent general anxiety. PAONESSA EXPRESSES HOPE FOR CITY UNITY Issues Proclamation On Anniversary of Appo- mattox Day Drawing a parallel betwe Ap- pomattox Courthouse Day, the anni- | versary of which occurs tomorrow, and the annual city election, which | also takes place tomorrow, Mayor Paonessa today expressed a hope that the political battle would be fol- lowed by clvic peace, as was the Civil war, His proclariation follows: “Tomorrow marks the 64th anni- versary of the surrender of the Con- federate army to the forces of the Union — Appomattox Courthouse Day. “With the passing of years, it oft- en timed becomes necessary to re- new in our memories the outstand- ing dates of history and the import. ance of these historical happenings in our national life. “The surrender at Appomattox courthouse brought to a close a war which had forever established the principle that all men are born free and equal and that freedom and equality is safeguarded for all in the United States of America; try torn by the worst of all forms of strife—that in which brother is pit- ted against brother in mortal com- bat. “It is particularly fitting that we should call attention to Appomattox Courthouse Day. Tomorrow, the office men who will be charged with | the responsibility of conducting cer- tain departments of our government. | It is sometimes found that the heat of political battle is followed by last- ing traces of enmity. It is my hope that tomorrow's election, coming as it does on Appomattox Courthouse Day, will be foliowed, as was that historical day. by a unity of spirit and a unity of purpose to work for the common good. “A. M. PAONESSA, “Mayor.” Texas Pastor Kills His Wife With Axe Terrell. Texas, April 8 (UP)—Re: James Roberts, retired today Roberts, who was said to have been ill for some time, was jailed pend- ing examination. Uy, “Dluon_wfl Dy illness of | it | meant the“return to peaceful home | lite of thousands of men who had | suffered the rigors of war in a coun- | voters of New Britain will elect m‘ BIPHI!; preacher, decapitated his wife with lan axe at their home here 18 AMERICAN SINGLAIR'S JAIL JAust Serve His Term QUESTIONS HELD PROPER Justice Butler Opinion Folds Re- fusal to Answer Oil | Unjustified—Penalty Months and $500 Fine. Washington, April 8 (#) — The conviction of Harry F. Sinclair for | contempt for refusing to answer questions during the Teapot Dome: investigation by the senate oil com- | mittee was approved today by the supreme court. Under the decision the oil opera- and pay a fine of $500. Justice Butler, who some monthx ago delivered the opinion cancelling the naval oil leases, spoke for the| Emphasizing the importance | court. of protecting the individual from unreasonable and arbitrary dis- closure of his *aid that questions put to Sinclair were not of that character. Questions Were Proper The fact that the information sought by the committee might ;| of importance in a suit pending ".agnimt Sinclair did not excuse him from answering. | because the information was prop- |erly within the inquiry of the com- | mittee and the questions were per- | tinent. Justice Butler stated that the | court, in its decision in the Mal 8. Daugherty case, had laid down the| rights of the two houses of con- | gress to conduct investigations nec- essary to aid legislation, but that | neither house had the right to in. | quiry into the private affairs by re. rqu|'il’ll disclosures not in aid of | legistation. BONBS EXPLODE IN INDIA LEGISLATURE Finance Minister and Oth- ers Hurt As General Panic Ensues Delhi, India, April 8§ (/) — Two bombs exploded in the Indian legis- lative assembly today, sharp on the heels of a parliamentary crisis, and injured several persons, causing & | panic among the assemblymen. Among the injured was Sir George Schuster, finance | governor general's executive coun- cil. He and the others injured were taken to a hospital. 8ir John 8imon, head of the crown committee for constitutional reform in India, was standing with the president of the| |assembly when the explosion oc- | curred, but was not hurt. Two men were arrested and were reported to have confessed after (Continued on Page Five) GERMAN GENERAL DEAD | Berlin, April 8 P—The death of lage of 74 was announced today. {German heavy artillery during the great war, including the guns which tombarded Paris. FUMES OVERCOME WOMEN Hartford, April 8 (P — Mrs. Aphonsine Cote, 65, and her daugh- ter, Mrs. Donalda Gerard. were overcome by carbon monoxide fumes from a gas water heater at their |home this morning. The mother is ' | sertously 111 Although Office and Lieutenant Samuel Bamforth were positive that Thomas J. Barron of 771 Farmington avenue was un- when arrested following an accident at Main and Lafayette streets, Bar- ron denied to them and to Judge Stanley J. Traceski in police court today that he had taken & single drink of intoxicants yesterday. “May- be the fumes from the radiator ing.” he said. “You know the radia- tor boils and gives off fumes and | was inhaling them. Barron, was driv who is 22 years of age. g north on Main street, a car owned and driven by Cemille Beaulieu of 162 Center street, Tor- rington, came south on Main street. Barron, who was in a car owned by Daniel 8teele of 771 Farmington Both cars were damaged but neither driver was injured. Lieutenant Bamforth testified that Barron's speech was thick. his legs Peter McEvoy | der the influence of liquor last night | made them think T had been drink- | and making a left turn into Lafay- | ette street about 10:30 o'clock. when | avenue, said he did not see the other | car in time to avoid the collision. Driver Blames Radiator Fumes for Drunken Condition; Fined $100 his mind was clear and he answered question satisfactorily. There was an |alcoholic odor apparent, the liey- |tenant said, and Officer McEvoy was certain he smelled beer while talking to Barron | Prosecuting Attorney Weods ask- {ed Rarron where he had been prior to the accident, and Barron said he {had been driving and made a stop at the home of a friend at Gillette's corner, but no drink was served. Mr. Woods told the court that Barron was arrested some time ago after an automobile driven by him had killed a boy on Broad street. “That has nothing to do with this case. Mr. Woods,” Barron snapped back and the subject was dropped. Judge Traceski told Barron he felt he was guilty in view of the tes- | timony of the police, and he imposed 'a fine of $100 and costs and a sus- pended jail sentence of 15 da { Joseph Scamoni, 23. of 126 Oak street, pleaded guilty to the charge of reckless driving and was fined $25 and costs. Officer Louis E. Harper | testified that he was at Stanley and | Francis streets about 11:30 last (Continued on Page 13.) SENTENCE UPHELD & Court Rules Oil Man| Committee | Is Three private affairs, he | the justice stated, | member of the | General Ludwig Von Lauter at the| General Von Lauter commanded the | AIRPLANES GUARD ARIZONA'S BORDER FROM MEXICAN AVIATORS \Order is to Shoot Down | Any Machine Flyi North of International Line in Rebel Warfare | ~Infantry and Cavalry Also on Alert. ,Cnlles Adopts Mystery Maneuvers Believed to Contemplate Early End of Rebellion Below Rio Grande, Now in Its Sixth Week. Naco, Ariz. April 8 ®—United | planes were at Fort Huachuca, Ariz. |near here today, under orders to patrol the border and shoot down any Mexican plane flying north of the international line, The planes were sent here yester- day from Fort Crockett, Tex., foi- lowing the continued dropping ' of bombs on Arizona soil after the | Mexicans had been warned repeated- ly against endangering the lives of American citizens. Seven more officers and 44 men of the third attack group are on the | way to reinforce the American fliers, having left Fort Crockett. A sudden end to the rebel air- plane bombing attacks which have harassed the loyal garrison at Naco, |Bonora, across the line from here, was expected to result. General Lucas Gonzalez, commander of the Mexican garrison, was advised to keep his planes on the ground be- cause the American fliers might not be able to distinguish them fromn rebel planes. General Fausto Topete, comman- der of the rebel forces whose plancs have dropped several bombs on the American side in their attacks on the garrison, announced his avia- tors would use only machine guis in the event they fly over the Sonora town again. Whether another at- tack would be staged by Topetc's planes soon remained in doubt, how- ever, as he declared last night he was awaiting orders from General Escobar, revolutionary commander- (Continued on Page 12) LEVIATHAN PASSES T0 PRIVATE HANDS Liner Sold By Shipping Board for Price of $4,000,000 New York, April 8§ (®—On the seventh anniversary of her last | sailing as a military transport, the B. Leviathan, which carried many thousands of American dough- boys safely to France in 1917 and 1918, passed today out of the con- trol of the United States govern- ment. At » formal ceremony aboard the giant liner, as she lay at her dock in North river, a deed and a check for $4,000,000 were exchanged, | whereby the flagship and 10 other vessels of the United States ship- ping board and the American Mer- chant Lines became the property of the United States Lines, Inc, of which W. Chapman is head. There was a touch of sadness about the ceremony, a sentimental |feeling, T. V. O'Connor, chairma of the shipping board, expressed it. ‘ “The Leviathan has always been | our flagship.” he said as he received the check from Chapman. “She goes to you with the full confidence of the shipping board that you will keep her up to the best standards of American shipping.” Commodore Harold A. Cunning ham. the Leviathan's captain. then led Miss Joanna Chapman, Chap- man’'s 15 year old daughter. to the taffrail. where she raised the new flag—white, with a five-pointed red star in the upper left corner and the commodore's blue insignia in the center—in place of the shipping board's old blue pennant. Mackerel Fishermen Guarded By Radio Gloucester, Mass., April 8 (UP)—Tt will be a wily mack- crel that escapes the Gloucester fisherman this year. Reports telling where the fish are biting best will be hroadcast by radio to the huge flect operating out of this his- toric port. A similar system was used last vear. but with the opening of the new mackerel season & more powerful broadcasting sta- tion will be employed. The new 1.000-watt station. now nearing complation. will broadcast on & wave length of 361 meters.