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Evening star., 1924-07-04
D. c. GROUPS OFF
TO Church RALLY
Hundreds Go to Frederick,
Nd, for Annual Bible Class
Conference.

The Mems Organized Bible Class
Association and the Women's Organ
lied Bible Glass Association, repre-
Senting all of the Protestant Bible
classes in the District of Columbia,
will convene in their third annual
conference at Frederick, Md, tonight.
The conference is to last through
Sunday.
The object of the conference. it is
pointed out, is to promote concerted
action among all of the various Prot
estant Bible and Sunday school classes
in this city. BY this, it is stated. is
meant that in the event of starting
a membership or any other drive, it
could readily. be launched at big
meeting at which would be repre-
sentativeS from all of the different
classes and churches.
Hundreds of delegates to the con-
ference left the city this morning
en- route to Frederick. some making
the trip by automobile, while others
took the journey by train.
Arrangements have been made for
the comfortable housing of the dele
gates while in Frederick, and on all
sides the convention is looked for
ward to as furnishing a real oppor-
tunity for broadening the scope of
Bible class and Sunday school work
in Washington.
Song Service Opens Program.
Song service and the introduction
of delegates will mark the opening
of the program tonight. Following,
there will be announcements and
greetings delivered by DIR. Joseph H.
Apple, president of Hood College, and
address delivered
j. Nj. Dawson of Waco, Tex.
Following an introduction by Gull
ford s. Jameson. vice president of
the Mems Association, Homer J.
Councillor, religious work director of
Calvary Baptist Church. will preside
as chairman of the conference. The
remainder of the program for the
evening will include program of
music, with William 5. SChmucker as
song leader and Mrs. Page Mex.
Etchison at the piano.
An address by Rev. c. r. Stauffer,
pastor of the Ninth Street Christian
Church, will open the program to-
morrow morning. Another address
will be delivered by Rev. Harvey
Baker Smith. rector of the Columbia
Heights Christian Church.
The first regular business will be
considered at separate sessions of
the two associations, beginning in
the afternoon at 2:15 o'clock, Homer
!. Councillor presiding at the mems
session ard Mrs. Henry +. Lutz at
the women'S.
Addresses by Rev DR.. Don $. Colt
of Baltimore and Mrs. j. NJ. Dawson
of Waco. Tex, viii he features of a
session tomorrow night
There VIII be sessions all day Sun
day. Several resolutions are to be
introduced al the final session be-
s1nnirg at o'clock Sunday evening.
Evening star., 1924-07-04

One of the few woman jailers in
the United States Is Mrs. Tom Smith,
who fills that Office in Corsicana,
Tex. aa
Evening star., 1924-07-04
D. c. RETAIL DRUGGISTS
ADD $1,21O TO HOME FUND

Retall druggists of the District of
Columbia have contributed s1oI0
toward 100000 home for the
American Pharma aceutical Associa-
tlon to be erected in one of four
cities, possibly Washington, it was
announced today by the drug trade
bureau of Information of Newark, N
j. Other cities, besides Washington
being considered as the location for
the building are New York, Chicago
and DeS Moines.
More than 100000 of the total
sought has been subscribed through
out the country, it was stated.
Maryland druggists have subscribed
the second highest amount by states,
S2S,266. New York leads with
S4S545
Evening star., 1924-07-04
Bootleg Liquor
OF $4,000 Value
Assigned to Dunn

Justice Hoehling of the District
Supreme Court has directed United
States Marshal Snyder to destroy
10000 bottles of bootleg whisky.
valued at $4,000, which had been
seized in prohibition raids or found
abandoned.
The court ordered that ten bar
rels of denatured alcohol included
in the seized articles be turned
over to the Treasury Department
for mechanical uses and that the
containers of the whisky be SAL
vaged and sold. The court order
was obtained by Assistant United
States Attorney West.
Evening star., 1924-07-04
DANCING.

cIOvER'S. 6I3 end N.W.-PRfVATE Les
sons any time, 75c. Course, priv, 3 class. 81
Guar results Fine enviroumens- w. ll2s
MR.. STAFFORD PEMBERToN.
Ex- partner TO Mae Murray. Gertrude Hoffman.
Dancinc-Musical COmedy-Dramatic Art
studio 1850 Riltmore st. Phone Coi. 2a02. 81
Evening star., 1924-07-04
HOOVER'S POLICE DOG
BITES 7-YEAR-OLD BOY
Animal Guarding Secretary's
Premises Attacks Lad While
at Pool in Yard.

Secretary of Commerce Herbert E.
Hoover's German police dog, on guard
on it's owners premises, 1900 S street,
yesterday afternoon attacked and bit
seven-year-old John Higgins, 1927
Connecticut avenue, on the back while
fish in a pool in the Hoover yard.
Charles Huggins, father Of the boy,
sought first aid for his son at Emer-
gency Hospital and arrangements
were made for health department Off
cials to examine the dog.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
WALL STREET STOCK
 EXCHANGE REPORTS

New York. May 7.-Narrow price changes marked the opening Of to- days stock market, although gener- ally flrmcr tendency was in evidence. Moderate gains were recorded by Baldwin, Studcbaker and a number of rail, copper and tobacco shares. Some. of the oils. including Standard of New Jersey and California, and Mariand. yielded fractionally 10 sell ing pressure.
 Continued accumulation of copper shares, carrying American. Smelling and kennecott into new high ground for the year. coupled with a widening inquiry for tobacco issues and several seasoned dividend paying rails. includ- ing Laclawanna, Norfolk & Western and Atlantic Coast line. imparted con- siderable flrmness 10 trading. Rec ognized leaders also were marked up briskiy American Can advanced I 1-2 points and General Electric 2, while gains of a point or more were regis tered by American smelting, Air Re duction, Tobacco Products "A" and Central Leather preferred. Oils, which were weak at the opening, developed some recuperatise power. Foreign ex- changes opened steady.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
THREE NEW BRITAIN MEN
 ON STATE LEGION BOARD
W. W. T. Squire, tcy. John l.. Davis and n. C. Jackson Named on
 Civic Committee.

William w. T. Squire of 76 Lake Boulevard has been notified that he has been chosen state chairman Of the American Legion civic commit ice by Department Commander E. F. Armstrong Of Waterbury. The duty of this committee is to lay out a pro- gram that is practical and feasible for posts in the department to follow in the aiding of community and wel- fare organizations and assisting in all ciyic movements in the state Of Con necticut.
 The personnel of Inc committee is as follows: William, W. T. Squire. chairman, New Britain: Rev. John l.. t,ayis, New Britain. H. c. Jackson, New Britain: Neils I. Poulson. New Haven; Rex DeBscour, Bridgeport; Alfred l.. Reed. Danielson; Dr. George Fl. Jennings, Jewett City; Burr NJ. staub. New Milford; Waiter Webb, Chester.
 The question Of former service men now confined. in state penitentiaries, whose offenses against the law may nave resulted from mental disabili- les or abnormalities. has been re- erred to this committee for inycsti- ration by the department com handler
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
ALMOST HAD X LICENSE
Francis Abraham Passed Examination But Drove Car Before Receiving States Sanction To Operate Auto.

Francis Abraham of 1e0 Washing ton street was examined this morning by State Policeman Cone for an oper- ator's license and passed the examin- ation, receiving s receipt 10 take to Hartford for the license. and also warming not to drive the machine without d licensed operator with him until he received his license at Hart ford.
 He did not heed the warning, but ss soon as he had an opportunity, 1t is said, stepped into the machine and drove of alone. He drove down Main street at a fast rate of speed and when he was signalled by Traffic Officer John stsdIer at the corner of Main and west Main streets to turn to the right. he continued forward. slnost striking the policeman. He -ss stop ped when he reached Church street and arrested for operating without . license.
 Bob sutkowski of Middietovn was arrested this afternoon by stsdler for not having the capacity of truck he was driving displayed on the side.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
RAWLINGS PRESIDENT OF
 SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSN.
Chosen to Succeed \, II. Stearns-- other officers and Directors
 Arc Elected.

At . regular meeting of the direc- tors of the New Britain Cooperative savings and Loan association yester- Gay, William J. Rawlings was unani- mously elected president to m the vacancy caused by the death of $. II. stearns. who held the office as pres dent for over 35 years Frank R.. Woods was elected vlce-president and C. L Scott treasurer, both efficient members of the board of directors for many years. r. G. Hausmann and John Sloan were elected directors.
 Tho secretary reported S2S,0OO paid on matured shares April 20, 1924, and over 1000 new shares is- sued.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
steel Shows Decline.

"The week has brought more marked reduction in steel work oper- ations than was seen in the final week of April" Iron Age says. 'the estinat- cd steel ingot output being now at the rate Of about ss,o0o,ooo tons year. as compared with 4o.ooo,oo0 tons a year as May opened. Our pig iron statistics also indicates c pronounced curtailment with a net loss of a in active blast furnaces Tn April. This figure compares with loss of zs in August, 1922, under the combined in- nuence of the coal and railroad strikes"
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
UNIVERSAL CLUB PLANS
 FOR BIG SUMMER OUTING
Will Have Clam Bake and Outdoor FroIic al Hanover Park,
 June :.

The regular monthly meeting Of the Universal club was held at the club house on East Main street last evening. After the business meeting the members were entertained with an impromptu black face minstrel show composed of members Of the club. Mir. Berrysand his orchestra also rendered several selections.
 Two of the outstanding features of the entertainment was the whistling solo and bird limitations by Arnold Westcrgren and the torch swinging by Mir. Bacon.
 The club is planning a dance and show to be given at Odd Fellows hall, May 1S, aud tho big event Of the ycar--the annual outing-is being planned for June ', in the form of a clam bake at Hanover Park. Meri- don. It Is expected 100 or more will attend this outing. The next meeting of the club will he held June 3, at which time officers will be elected for the coming year.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
BUTTERFIELD CALLED
Mass. Aggics Man offered fosition As Presiden, Of Michigan Asricui- turaI College.

Amherst. Mas. May 5.-President Kenyon l.. Butterheid. of the Mssss- chusetts Agricultural college announc- cd today that he had been offered the presidency of the Michigan Asricnl- tural college. He said that he vas not ret prepared to say whether he would accept it.
 Dr. Butterfield graduated from the Michigan Agricultural college in 1891. He vas assisiaint secretary of thst roliere in 1891 and lSez and held agent from isss to 1sss.
 He taught at the University of Michigan in 1909 and 1908 and vas president Of Rhode Island State cbi- lsre from 1903 to 1908 Since 1908 he has been president of the Msssa- cbu.rffs Agricultural college and dur ing the world var he vas chairman of the Massachusetts eemmittee on food production and conservation. He ,s inc author of several volumes on rural fife.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
OFFERS APPARATUS
 ID DAY NURSERY
KiWanis Club Responds to Su6- sestion on Behalf Of Children

New playground apparatus will be provided for the Day Nursery by members of the New Britain Kiwanis club, following a visit to that institu- ton by Sturman Dyson recently. MT. Dyson, speaking on The Underpriv- ileged Child" told his fellow Kiwan- ians at the weekly luncheon this noon some of the conditions he saw when he visited the nursery and of the need of some simple playground apparatus. He suggested that kiwanis take the lead in providing a few things to help cut Mrs. r. J. O'Brien, the superin- tcndent, and her little charges.
 Promptly on the heels of MT. by sons talk came the reply that the Swift & Upson Lumber Co. will do- nate the lumber, the Adkins Printing Co. will supply the hardware and the C. l.. D. company will build the ap- paratus.
 It Was announced that Rev. Dr. Abel A. Ahlquist will at the meeting of the Norwalk Kiwanis club tomor- TOW, when delegation from here will attend.
 hao ho iN6 tipi opNohNi so- day, the meeting being round table discussion. It was pointed out by one speaker that less knocking of the city by its citizens and more consider ation for the foreign born who help make the city" was needed. Other speakers suggested various ideas for the advancement of the club and the increased service to the community. The need of Boy Scout leaders was mentioned. The following commit tee was appointed to bring in a pro- gram of proposed activities at the next meeting: H. Y. Stearns, w. H. Van oppep, Dwight Skinner and Joe Ward.
 A 'crown" was provided by H. NJ. Eeecher which will be worn at each meeting by the last man in. The crown consists of a small size derby, which sits on top of mans head like Happy Hooligan tomato can and is decorated with a green ribbon and a flower that looks like cross between a pine conc, a cabbage and a green rose. Elmer W. Pape wore the crown today and H. Nj. Martin won the at- tendance prize.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
TitirrraIH
.Inlin Ryan.

The funeral of John Ryan, the Nic- tim of the fatal automobile accident early Monday morning in Norfolk, was held this morning from his home A I.awlor street at 7:30 o'clock, fol- lowed by high mass of requiem fin St. Mary's church at o'clock. Rev. Walter Lyddy was celebrsnt. Bearers were Cornelius Kchoe. Francis Bass, silas Lynch, William Daley, Raymond Cunning and James Dujon. Flower bearers were Bernard Kehoe, Frank Lugli, Louis Torpey and Daniel Cor man. Burial was in St. Mary's ceme- tery.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
CIVIL WAR VETERAN DEAD
Justus stcbbins Of Ncwington ser,ed Under Massachusetts ColOrs-No',Id Have Been sf Next Month.

Justus s,ebbins Of Newington. died at the New Britain general hospital this afternoon about o'clock.
 MT. steobins was a veteran Of the Civil var, having enlisted from Massachusetts He was a member ot a Masonic lodge and chapter of Royal Arch Masons in Massachusetts and of the Massachusetts department, c. A. R.
 He would have been si years old next month. He has been a widower for s5 years and for a long time has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. George W. Hanberry. of Newing- ton. Besides Mrs. Hsnberry he is sur yiyed by one son. Jesse. also Of New inrtcn.
 Funeral arrangements are incom- plefe.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
City Items

The Employed Boys Brotherhood of the Y. NJ. c. A. at a meeting last evening, voted to discontinue meetings Until next September.
 Mrs. s. J. Weymouth is critically ill at her home at Hillcrest avenue.
 Mrs. NJ T. Crean of IS Summer street a member of the democratic state central committee. left today 10 attend the state convention in New Haven.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
E. B. C. COMMITTEE MEETS
Three More Sessions Scheduled For ThI. Term-Bsnquct ur May 27 sf M. F. Church.

The executive committee of Every mans Bible class met last evening at the Y. NJ. C. A. A vote Vss taken to close the class st the end Of May with sn open air meeting In Walnut Hill park. ..-
 IL vss voted to held an open air froiie in Berlin some time in June. Joseph Herrstron, physical director sf the Ys M. c. A.. vill be in charge. The final regular meeting of the ex- ecutive conmittse viii De held May s7, with . banquet at the Methodist church. Nomination Of offices VIII be announced at a Mothers Day service nsrt Sunday snd elected and installed the following Sunday. He- ports on th. convention on the Feder- .tiop of Mems Bible classes were heard.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
New Stock Issue

A new issue of S10,000.600 S per cent cumulative preferred stock of Southern California Edison Co.,, of- fered today at 90 and accrued diN- dends. The stock is redeemabls at sl15 a share. in whole or in part, and has equal voting power, share for share, in whole or in part, and has equal voting power. share for share, with all other stocks of the company. Other offerings include $s,25o,oo0 Pictorial Review Co.,, lst mortgage convertible 6h per cent gold bonds at 9sh and interest to yield about 6.s5 per cent; s3,000,oo0 Public Service CO, of Colorado 6 per cent.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
Statue Tor Nayains

Washington "A Navajo national monument is being established within tho great and little known Navajo In- dian reservation in northeastern Ari. zona, the department of the Interior has announced. The reservation com prises three separate tracts of land. each of which contains the ruins of a prehistoric cave, pueblo or cliff dwell ling.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
Foreign Erchdnge

New York. May 7.- Foreign ex-
 changes easy. Quotations in cents; Great Britain: demand 4ss 3-ie; Cables 4sS 7-fs: so day bills on banks 4ss 1s-1s. France: demand s.47; cables s.4s. Italy: demand 4-4s; cables 4.i9tk. Belgium: demand .b.22IL; cables s.25tz. Germany: de- mand per .trillion g 5-s. Holland: demand s7.47. Norway: demand' 1890, Sweden: demand 2s.4s. Den mark: demand 1T.oo. Switzerland: demand 17.Se. Spain: demand 1s.si. Greece. demand 2.15. Poland: de- maud 0o0012. Czecho-Slovakia: de- mand 2.s3%. Jugoslav1a: demand 1.24 i-4. Austrian demand .e014 1-s. Rumania: demand .51A. Argentina: demand 3s.25. Brazil: demand 11.4e. Tokio: demand 70 Is Montreal ss 11-sz.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
Radio Corporation

Stockholders of the Radio Corpora ton of America have authorized re- auctions in preferred shares from 5000, 900 to 5o0,00o and an increase in par value from sS 10 $50. also in common shares of no par value from 7,5oo, 600 to 1,5oo,ooo. Ten shares of the present preferred will be eschsns- ed for one of the new and 5 shares of the present common stock for one of the new.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
INQUIRY GErs sErBscS

Washington. Msv T.--The prcpossd inquiry into the depression ir the Textile industry received srthsek today fin the senate when ssnstor smoot. republican. Ttah. objected to consideration Of the resolution su- .thorizing it. Senator walsh. demo- crat. Massachusetts. author Of the resolution. declared se would object to further recesscs of tire senate un- less opportunity vss rten 10 eon- sider his proposal
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
Miss Jol,una Hallorsn

The funeral of Miss Johanna Hal loran was held this morning from her home, IS Sexton street, at 9:S0 o'clock. followed by solemn high mass at 10 o'clock in St. Mary's church. Rev. Waiter A. McCrann was celebrant. assisted by Rev. Walter J. Iyddy, deacon, and Rev. Raymond Clabby. sub-deacon. Mrs. Mary T. Crean sang Lead Kindly Light" as the body was borne from the church. The bearers. all nephews of Miss Halloran were Matthew, James, Joseph, Frank, John and Michael Hal loran. Father Lyddy conducted sery- ices at the grave. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
Nisiahcn identity

smith ras tskiDs his usual Sunday afternoon stroll with his latest se- ous.tion-s dog that sould certainly have taken no rrizes.
 ore of Smiths soausinisnces met him.
 .That-s . friEhtfui-looktbr mon rrrl," he said frankly.
 "sh-h-h !" said the owner warning Iy. ''Dont let him hear you. Hs thinks he's fex-terrisr."-Tit-Bits.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our friends. teachers of the Smith school and the Temple of Honor for their kindness shown us. also for the beau tiful flowers sent us at our recent be- reavement. We also wish to thank Rev. M. W. Canadian for his words of cheer at the service.
 (SiEned)
 Mrs. George Olsen and family.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
Wall Street Briefs
Ford May Buy R. R.

New York. May 7.-Scekiug an ey- planation for the recent strength of St. Paul and Pere Marquette railroad securities. Wall street has produced reports that Henry Ford is negotiating for the purchase of one or both of the roads. Despite the automobile manu- lecturers assertion that he was through buying railroads. the fact that he could use them to advantage has lent color to the rumor.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
Texas and Pacific

The Texas & Pacific Railway plan of readiustment providing for finen- cial reorganization without foreclosure has been declared operative, Kuhn, Loeb & Co.,, announced. About s25,- 00o,000 second mortgage income bonds of which the Missouri Pacific is the principle holder, will be convert ed into preferred stock.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
New Financing Plan.

Wall street hears that new finsn- cling by the New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railway tNicksl Plate) which was not expected before mid- summer will be launched next week with an initial issue of about &C., 900, ,o00 5ii per cent refunding mort gage bonds, the first 10 be sold under the Van sweringen plan of consoli- dating all bonded indebtedness under the one blanket mortgage.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy shown us during our recent bereavement in the death of our be- loved husband and father.
 Signed,
 Mrs. s. Berkowitz and family.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
Boli,ia's FinAcing

Prospects for new financing by the Bolivian government in this country have been based partly upon its neces- sity of raising ss,ooo.ooe for compile ton of a new railway. Proposals all ready have been made to issue bonds for the purpose. which might form . rart of the loan understood 10 be un- der negotiations here,
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
Mrs. Albert r. Colby.

The, funeral of Mrs. Agnes tHunt- er) Colby. wife of Albert F. Colby, held this afternoon, was largely at- tended and there was profusion of flowers. Rev. R. N. Gilman officiated at services at the home at sl6 Chest nut street. Burial was in Riverside cemetery at Spring Hill.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
Earns 25c q share

The pamphlet report of the West ern Pacific Railroad for 1928. shows ret income of s1,sie,7sb, equivalent after preferred dividends and sinking fund, to 25 cents share on the com mon stock.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
Stock Dividend.

Directors of the Otis Elevator company declared stock dividend of 10 per cent on the common stock, payable June 7i to stock of record June q.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
Nep Pine Line,

Standard oil Of Louisiana has bought ss.ooo tons of Iron Pipe from the National Tube Co. to construct pipe line from the Louisiana held 10 Texas.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
Shn,S Rig Deficit

A deficit of s21s,e4b in 1928, com pared with a deficit of SiT7,tSs in 1922, is reported by the Philippine Railway Go.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07

Among the ancient peoples of the east there vss a deep-rooted beliet that . mans glory lay In his beard.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07

v. S. TREASURY STATEMENT. U. s. Treasury balance, s535.ss4,2o5.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-07

The salvation Army has i..s2 held corps and cutposts 10 America