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Evening star., 1924-01-27
Congress Will Be Asked to Place
Firmer Curb Upon U. S. Radios

scared. 1t only takes one nut to
gum up an entire city with spark
coil arrangement-andt to date all that
has been practical Cor wise) is to
threaten license suspension. po-
lice court review would make the Of
tenders be careful during broadcast
reserve hours. And at any hour code
senders should keep well below ESQ
meters-supposed to be 220. They
have more frequencies in their as
signed wave band than all the broad :
casting stations put together. Let
them use them entirely.
II don't want to discourage the
amateurs or young men--just want
them to do the right thing. l am an
amateur myself. The only way to
get some few in every $4,000 persons
is to prosecute them.
Fourth-"The ship and shore sta
tions are being cleared off the broad
cast waves slowly, which is the NEST
necessary thing. But there Is stilt
great deal of 1t from 400 to 500 me-
ters. Let them keep off those waves
except In case of an S. o. s., because
even with selective receiver when
you don't hear the code, yet the wave
interlapping closely a broadcast wave
damps and blots the broadcast wave.
Evening star., 1924-01-27

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price is special.
Evening star., 1924-01-27

crn hemisphere. he will find winter
beginning when summer is begin
ming in the northern With tie fire
Quency of travel and close relation
snip of different parts of the- world d
small change in the equinox is quite
harmless.
This is the Year and the month in
which ar Hxtla lay is inserted in
| eth calendars. As this extra day.
February 90, causes a fixed date. say,
July 4. 70 occur u day of the week
later than otn"rwise-that is, leap
over day--we call it a leap year.
SAMUEL G. BARTON.
Evening star., 1924-01-27
RADIO NEWS
Continued from Twenty-sixth Page.)

going her mooring tests her 30e-foot
! aerial was also being tested fer ca
pacity, lnductance and resistance. ac-
| coTding to Gunner Robinson, who was
aboard On the wild night trip: The
radio apparatus was disconnected and
! replaced by testing instruments to
ascertain the efficiency of the present
aerial in anticipation of Installing
the newly designed 1,000-m!le set
now building at the naval radio
laboratory at Belleview, Nd, Mr..
Robinson explains
When the former ZR-ls nose-cap
gave way officers and men jumped to
controls engine aad ballast releases.
| but Gunner Robinson, in his radio
shack in the control car. srrang to
his set. Tearing loose volt meters,
ammeters and other testing instru-
ments. he began hooking up his trans
| mitting and receiving sets so as to
| establish communication with the
home station. But he found his ap-
| paratus was wet from the driving
rain. and had to dry it all cut before
he could use his phones or key. In
less than an hour he hal his set
working. but it was not an s. o. s.
! that he sent, as most sea craft would
circumstances He ticked off a mes
sage that the Shenandoah was under
! control. which put at rest any fears
! the Navy may have had and allayed
| alarm among the families of the Off
| GERS and men.
! Out of the silent darkness came a
call for NERK. the Shenandoah's IA :
/ dio call. 1t was WOR, at Newark.
| giving him his first position report.
verified later by Lakehurst.. The
navigators then knew where the gale
{ was driving their ship.
| Communication was then good for
| the remainder of the trip" says Gun
ner Robinson. I'VE kept the base
vel, informed. and they gave us
weather data" he adds. summing up
| his brief description of an unprece-
| dented experience fraught with great
! danger.
| It is evident that radio had con-
! siderable to do with the remarka-ble e
navigation of the aerial cruiser in
advising Of her safety and in bring
| ing in reports from her base. The
reports from NERk came through
/ especially well, as the air had been
| cleared for this mobile station. which
proved indeed mobile.
The old set. now almost historic.
will soon be replaced with long-dis
! tance and medium-ranEe transmitters.
ultra a-modern receiving sets and d
radio compass for use in the Arctic
! explorations. The designers are far
/ from disappointed. however, as the
hold set functioned we'll after being
| hooked up while en- route on the
night cruise of the Shenandoah.
Evening star., 1924-01-27
WashinGtOn'x Birthday.

The family Bible of the Washing
ton family shows the following rec
ord: George Washington. son to
Augustine and Mary his wife, was
about ten in the morning, and was
baptized on the Sd of April follow
ing"
However. we shall celebrate his
pirthday February -. not February
The reason for this is that now the
use of the Gregorian calendar, where
aS at the time of Washington's birth
the Julian calendar was still in use
In England and the colonies AT
that time there were eleven days diff
Terence. In the Julian calendar every
fourth Year is leap year. AS ex-
plained last month. the Gregorian call
endar makes exceptions to this simple
rule by omitting the observance of a
reap year in certain century years
As remarked last month the reason
Tor the change was chiefly for the
purpose OF having Easter faIi at the
right time. In addition to changing
the rule Tor leap years, ten DAYS were
added 10 the dates. Although the de-
cree was made in 1882, England did
not change from the Julian calendar
until 1882
There is another pecuIiaritv in the
above record In the figure 1885,, in
the position in which we would ex-
pect to find the year. This indicates
tndt you may take your choice of
1871 or 1882. In England the years be-
gan with the day March %. called
"laoy day" or the day of the feast
OF the annunciation. 1t may have
been noted that the date of the bull
OF Pope Gregory, changing the calen-
dar quoted last month. was given in
this way. In the bull the date was
given a 1881. although we call il
1882. In Scotland. however, and othcr
places the year began with January
]. In one system Washington was
horn III 1871 and in the other in 1892
Both years are given TO avoid CON
fusion. January l was adopted in
England also when the Gregorian call
sndar was adopted.
Our interest in the matter has been
revived by the fact that the Pan
Orthodox Congress- of the Eastern
Orthodox Church has at last adopted
the Gregorian calendar. The change
was made by making October. 1, 1929
Of the old Julian calendar October Il.
and then accepting the new rule for
leap years. This chuch prevails In
Russia, Rumania and Serbia AL
though these countries had adopted
Evening star., 1924-01-27

That each p!a~- WIS marked by
God with some >. 20 indicate the
special use for0 which lit was in
tended, led to the belief. years ago.
that the viper's bugloss, with seeds
shaped like serpcnts head, would
cure snake bits.
Evening star., 1924-01-27
Wireless Tales.

One would scarcely think the sweet
song of a canary would in any way
affect the prolongation of the in
generation Of three of Uncle Sam S
sailors in Japanese prison. but SO
Three firemen from the good shin
Orion got themselves In wrong with
the Nagasaki authorities and were
detained ashore, although their shk
was sailing. Upon the request of hS
captain, the Orion operator called
the flagship TO ask that steps be
taken to secure the firemen's release
and return to the states
Sparks got his message off despite
Evening star., 1924-01-27

but when delivered to it's ultimate
owner ashore, although unframed, it
refuscd to sing again.
Evening star., 1924-01-27
THE STARRY SKIES IN FEBRUARY
By Prof. Barton Of the University Of Pennsylvania

The most interesting Astronomical
event of the month will be the occul-
taticu Of the bright star Aldebaran
Cat \, figure y by the moon. on the
evening of February 13 or early
snorning of February IA. AS seen
from Washington, y. c.. the star
passes behind the moon at 1890 am,
end energies at 1905 am, February
14--eastern standard time. The star
is SO bright that the occultation can
be observed without telescope.
From other places the event Will
occur at a different time; in general
earlter as one goes westward. BY
watching the moon and the star
which is the only bright star near
the moon on that evening, one can
tell about when TO expect the star to
be hidden. IL at all. The moon moves
over space equal to its diameter in
sn hour. 1t must be remembered that
the star will disappear suddenly
when the edge of the moon, and not
the Illuminated part, reaches it. for
thc whole circular moon is there even
though unseen.
The star is more than a billion
tlineS dS from Tic moon DIS 1t is
Srom us. 1t is SO far away that when
lines are drawn from any points on
the earth to the star the lines are so
nearly parallel that no one (not even
Rn astronomer with his most deli
cate instruments) can detect that
they are not parallel Looking at
figure ?, a person at l. sees the star
tn the direction EFF. but the moon
htdeS it, \ person at \ sees the star
in the direction ABB: that is, he sees it
al the lower edge of the moon. a
person at L sees II at the upper edge
II we drew line from the star to
every point of the moons edge, these
hnes would form cylinder whose
radius is the same as that of the
moon, 1850 miles. Persons on the
earth inside the cylinder would not
See the star. AS the moon moves the
cylinder moves with it, and as the
earth rotates different parts of the
earth are moved into the cylinder
80 that 1t becomes a more or less
complicated problem to state from
Just what places the occultation is
visible and what the times and con-
ditions will be from any specified
place.
Neptune, which is invisible to the
naked eye, is the only planet whose
position can be marked on figure /. e.
Venus however. can be seen low in
the west in the evening twilight 1t
Is so bright that there is no chance
for mistaking it. Mars and Saturn
are In Scorpio and Saturn I'm Virgo.
Brisht stars visible are Sirius at Il.
Rlgel at c, BetelgeuSe at ID, Capella
at +. l'rocyon at +. Regulus at e. The
Variable star Mira at III is now at its
brightest. Ordinarily it is invisible to
the naked eye. Now it is as bright
as the Pole star.
Evening star., 1924-01-27
Ferry Boats Garry Radio.

Danish ferry boats plying between
ports or the Baltic carry radio now
ana nave agreed to transmit radio
grams for the patrons of the line.
nernian Terry boats on the Gedser-
Warnemude run have not as vet
started transmitting
This application OF radio on inland
water routes is surprising in Den
marx since recent census lists
only 1900 receiving sets out Of a
population OF about three and one
quarter millions. Among the classes
chiefly interested are recorded 602
students and pupils, 334 electricians,
341 craftsmen. 500 retired persons
and 81 farmers.
About 100000 species of plants have
been named by botonsts
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
"IsIND YOUR MAN"-IYCETM

Among the many of the unusual features incorporated in the Warner Brothers classic, Find Your Man." now showing at the Lyceum. fea- turing Rin Tin Tin. the famous po- lice dog. not the least interesting is the fact that no sets" were used. All the action takes place in the naturalswilds of the state of Oregon.
 The story is one Of the lumber camps and in 1t young veteran be- comes innocently involved in con- spiracy to steal government timber. He is jailed on false murder charge. Then it is that Rin Tin Tin lis dog and pal, comes to his rescue. June Marlowe, the girl with the soulful eyes, is the hGroine and later the dog saves both the man and the girl from death in the rapids.
 The pictures continues through Wednesday, followed on Thursday by the appearance Of America s foremost actor. Lionel Barrymore, in "Meddling Women" This is a pie ture at which Mir Ra rrymore is at his best and Is ably supported by Sigrid Holmquist
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
pSSesSsssSSssSveSsS@gssv~se

pany number five of the finest ath- letes ever brought together in any one organization, Other acts on the bill present Hamilton and Egbert. variety artists; the Ruby Trio, three very entertaining girls; Mason and Gwynn, excellent blackface' artists, who will offer "'rhe South Today" and BeauX and Belles in a wonder full novelty and singing offering that will meet with instant approval with Capitol patrons.
 The cast playing in support of Pola Negri in her newest Paramount picture, Men," which will be the feature at the Capitol on this bill, sets new mark for big names. Robert Frazer has the principal male role, with Robert Edeson and Joseph Swickard in equally im- portant parts. Monti Collins has a great character role; Gino Dorado is sauve villain and Edgar Norton an interruptions baron.
 Men" is an original screen story, written by DiDitri Buchowetzki who was brought to the United States from Europe to produce his story with Pola Negri in the starring role.
 There will be special attraction offered on Thursday in the presenta- tion of Greasy and Dayne in The Village Lawyer" as taken from Mir Cressys own move! The Hills of Hampshire"
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
Find Body of Man on
 Lonely Canaan Hill

Canaan, Oct, 13,-The body of a man, yet unidentified, was found on the Canaan mountain, in the town Of North Canaan by John Backetta Of East Canaan, as he was passing the woods yesterday. Decomposition had set in and Identification of the body was difficult. Medical Exam iner c. W. Camp was of the opinion that the man had been dead three months Death was due to a frac- ture' of the skull but no weapons were found. In the mans pockets the police found six cents.
 F. W. Brandt, in charge of the police barracks at Canaan, stated that he was unable to say whether death was a result of foul play or not. The police know of no one missing in the vicinity. The body was found in dense thieket about mile and a half from the highway,
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
r M. (. 4. Nevs
Bo,s, ncpartnlent NeMs.

-s+- Boys Department News.
 The boys in the department are all working to win some of the prizes offered for bringing in new mem bers during the October member ship drive The prizes are as fol. lows: Two new members, ', NJ. c, A. monogram; four new members, a Y. M. c. A. banner, The boy who brings in the largest number Of members over Ave, will be treated to a chicken dinner and will be given a ticket to Parsons theater in Hart ford.
 Tho boys department orchestra will rehearse this week on Wednes- day and Saturday evenings at : o'clock.
 The big event of the week will be the supper held by the Radio club on Thursday evening at 6:So. This club has a membership of over 25 men and boys and this supper is the forerunner Of many social events that are to be held by the club Cur ing the winter months.
 On Saturday walnut hunt and hare and hound chase win start from the Y. M. c. A. at S:30 in the morn Ing. Any boy in the city who is l; years of age or over and who like. to tramp in the woods, is welcome 10 come on this Saturday hike. An! boys who would like to come, pleas' leave your names with the Boys sec retary before Friday.
 The boys department librar! would appreciate any books tha anyone might be able to donate.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
STOMACH UPSET?
Get at the Real Cause Take Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets

That's what thousands of stomach sufferers are doing now. Instead of taking tonics, or trying to patch up poor digestion, they are attacking the real cause of the acknowledged liver and disordered bowels.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets arouse the liver in soothing, healing way. When the liver and bowels are per forming their natural functions, away goes indigestion and stomach troubles.
 Have you bad taste, coated tongue, poor appetite, lazy. don't-care feeling. no ambition or energy. trouble with undigested foods? Take Olive Tablets the substitute for calomel.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets are purely vegetable compound mixed with olive oil. You will know them by their olive color. They do the work without grlping, cramps or pain.
 Take one or two at bedtime for quick relief. Eat what you like. l5c and BOG.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
HOLLFELDER-M

The wedding of Miss Lillian F. Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Miller of : Ledge Court, and Martin A. Hollfelder. son of Joseph Hollfelder of 1S3 Hart street, will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in St. Peters rectory Rev. Charles Coppens will officiate. Miss Doris Williams, cousin of the bride, will be bridesmaid and George Hollfelder, brother of the groom, best man. Following the ceremony a reception win be held at the home of the bride. MT. Holl- fielder is the proprietor of the Lin wood market.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
NOW PLAYING AT LYCEUM
traction at the Palace theater this

traction at the Palace theater this week.
 In "The Sea Hawk" Sabatini lives up to his title of the modern Dumas" his romance between Sir Oliver and Rosamund is one of the most unusual the screen has known, his situations are logical and decid- edly entertaining, and he has given his characters real work to do.
 Transferring Sabatini's dream ad- venture to the cinema, Frank Lloyd has established himself firmly as one of our truly great directors and producers.
 Milton .silIs is seen as Sir Oliver Tressilian, later Sakr-el- -Bahr, the bravest commander on the seas, and makes of the character a more dominant screen personality than even Robin Hood"
 All seats this week are rush with the exception of the loges and boxes which are reserved in the evening only. There will be special shows for children after school each day at 4:15 at which they will be admit ted for ten cents.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
Body of Woman With
 Fractured Skull Found

Waterbury, Oct. 13.-The body Of an unidentified woman, whose death was apparently caused by fracture of the skull was found on Sunnyside avenue, lonely road, about G o'clock last night The body was taken to the hospital by Patroman Joseph Bender who found it while driving along the road.
 The woman's clothing was in per feet order and the police believe she may have met with foul play, rather than been the victim Of an automo- bile accident. Her pocketbook con-
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
Tigers Only Casualty
 Is Their Cheer Leader

Princeton, N. J, Oct IS. - AL though the Princeton football squad emerged from Saturdays grnelllng battle with Lehigh, badly bruised and battered, the most serious cas- ualty was a non -combatant, William Nj. Willard Of New London. Conn, Willard was leading the Tiger cheer ing section In a song between the halves and threw his arm out of joint in his strenuous efforts.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
ANASTASION-FERONY
James Anastasion and Miss Mary Feropy are Married This Morning at St. Joseph's Church.

Ferony are Married This Morning
 at St. Joseph's Church.
 A very pretty wedding took place this morning at 10 o'clock at St. Jo- sephs church when Miss Mary Fer ony. daughter of MT. and Mrs. Ger ard Ferony of 1S6 South Main street, became the bride of James Anasta- sion, of 36 Pearl Court. Rev. Pat rick Daly officiatcd. The maid of honor was Miss Fanny Ferony of New York city, the bridesmaids, Miss Mary Corazzo, Miss Clara Bennett and Miss Frances Ferony of New York city. The flower girl was Eve lyn Gennett and the ring bearer, Edward Bennett. Joseph Ferony was best man and the ushers were Charles Nesta. James Balocke and Donald Courtney.
 of white satin with Irish point lace and she carried a shower bouquet of roses and lilies of the valley The brides attendants were attired in or enid with hats to match and carried bouquets of yellow roses.
 The gift of the bride to her at- tendant was an onyx ring with dia- mond setting.
 After the ceremony a reception was held at Marchigan hall at which there were about 300 guests present from New York city, Wallingford Hartford, Southington and Farming | ton.
 MT. and Mrs. Anastasion left on 1 wedding trip to New York and upol their return will reside at 4OS Arcl street. Mir. Anastasion is employed at the Presto Lunch.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
WILLIAMS ELEVEN CHEERED
Rdusing Welcome Staged As Cor
 nell's ConquerOrs Arrive Home

Williamstown, Mass, Oct. IS. - Williams victory over Cornell was the occasion of a big celebration here, and the majority of the stu dent body gathered at the station yesterday to greet the team on its return home. A big bonfire and parade preceded the arrival of the Purple eleven. which was cheered collectively and individually.
 While the team was somewhat bruised in the hard-fought battle, no serious injuries were reported. The minor casualties will not be checked up until the squad reports for the regular practice today.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
Anatole France, We'll
 Known Writer. Dies

|, Tours France, Oct .13.-Anatole France Is dead His end came peaee- fully yesterday, From August last the state of the great French writ er's health Had caused anxiety. Gradually his condition became worse. Until only a few days ago he himself expressed the conviction that he had but a few hours of life remaining.
 owing to his advanced age, eighty years. there was no expectation of his recovery, but almost up to the end he retained his interest in those around him and was able at times
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
St. Paul Evens Up Its
 Series With Baltimore

St. Paul, Oct. 13.-Excellent pitch ing by Fittery and Markle combined with opportune hitting by their teammates gave St. Paul its second straight victory over Baltimore here yesterday. squaring the game count, in the junior world series at four all.
 Taking the lead In the first inning the Saints were never headed, win ming, to 1, carrying the series to the ninth game. which will decide the minor league championship here today.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
Harris, Goslin, Zachary
 Given Biz ReceptiOn

New Haven, Oct. 13. - Manager Stanley Harris, Outfielder Goslin and Pitcher Zachary of the Wash ington Americans, played with a team of local industrial league stars here yesterday and defeated an all- star Eastern league team, to 8. Harris was the fielding star of the game. handling six difficult chances faultlessly.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
Makes it just twice as easy to do the
 family wash

Ia France doesn't wear out the clothes as rubbing does. It's safe and gentle. Acts as a solvent on dirt-so that the cinging, reasyparticlss simply float away. Use La France with any soap you lke-bar, powder or fakes in tubs or washing machine. Costs but 1oeents package. Order from your grocer to-day.
 For ironing, add satina Co the hot starch. Prevents the iron from sticking and gives glossy finish. Is delight fully perfumed. La France Manufae. turing Company. Philadelphia,
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
In Memoriam May Not
 Ever Race Again

Latonia, Oct. 13.-- In Memoriam, the horse which beat Zey and My Own in the championship stakes a year ago, just after Zev had beaten Papyrus, may never again be seen under colors. .,-
 He is suffering from tendon and ankle trouble and in. an effort to save him for more racing pr. Rob- ert McCully, the veterinarian, was called from New York to do what he could. ...
 An operation with the firing irons was performed at the track, but the outlook is none too hopeful. It is a serious case.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
INJUNCTION AGAINST CITY.

J. .. smith sons nave sued Tor a permanent injunction to restrain the board of public works from lay ing a sewer through their property at 1193 East street. Damages of $1, 1000 are also sought. A temporary injunction was granted last Satur- day and hearing on the further or der will be held in city court on the fourth Monday in October.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
HAD BAD LUCK

''l had running sore on my leg for nine years, tried all kinds Of salves, had several doctors treat it-- even had 1t cut to tho bone and scraped-nothing dld any good. was told to try Peterson's Ointment; used three boxes and my leg Is en- tirely healed and smooth as my oth- CT leg. Thanking you very much for what 1t has done for me. Yours're- spectfully. s, II. Crabtree, s102-A Olive street, St. Louis, Mo" S5 cents a box. ...r
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
"THE, SEA HAWK" AT PALACE,

Once in a long time there comes to the screen photoplay of such magnitude. such general excellence and such stirring appeal as to lift it high above all others and estab- fish it as a new high standard for attainment Such a photoplay is The Sea Hawk" a First National Picture, produced and directed by Frank Lloyd and the current at