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New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
FIND MEDIUM WHO
 GIVES OFF RAYS
French Metaphysical Institute
 Examining Latest Wonder

Paris, Feb. 2S.--lnteresting tests of medium claimed to possess a mys- terious luminosity-the emission of blue light rays with radiographic properties-are announced by Dr. Gustaye Geley of the Metaphysical ln- stitute here. The medium is an Ital- ian named Erto of Castellammare di E.stada, brought to Paris recently for more searching examination after experiments in Italy had failed to solve the question whether the sub ject's peculiar properties were natural or produced by some artificial means.
 Dr. Geley claims that he subject Erto 10 the most rigorous tests. The medium was stripped and examined and then clad in seamless trunks and hose and put under the N-ray to make sure he had taken nothing iu- formally which might act as a source of luminosity. Dr. Geley was aided iH his experiments by pr. Charles Richet, noted member of the Academy Of Medicine
 The examiners declare that Erto, when placed in q dsrkened room, ap- pears 10 be surrounded by kind of halo. while every now and then d elearly-defined fan-shaped ray of light is projected from the left side. Oc- easionally, also q light appears above the head. It is claimed that this light passes through opaque objects, and that photographic plates in sealed boxes had images registered on them when developed. as they had been ex- posed in a camera in daylight.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
STOP COUGHING

Coughs cause feversh conditions, throat and lung strain and lead to pneumonia and serious sickness The sooner you quit coughing the quicker you will feel better and have a better nights rest. Leonardi's Cough Syrup (Creo' soted) eases and soothes unframed, raw throats. raises the phlegm without rack, ing or straining, protects the lungs, and removes the cause of the trouble. Be warned by the first cough. Get bottle of Leonsrdi's Cough Syrup lCreosoted colds, grippe, crolp, whooping cough and bronchitis. Pleasant, safe and sure.
 soiD Ry CITY DRUG STORE
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
B. and P. woMEN's GLIB NOTES

At meeting of the Business and Professional Women's club in the club house at 9:S0 o'clock Saturday after noon the Connecticut delegates to the national convention held at Dallas, Texas. will make their report. The executive board or the local club will also make its mid-year report. The special committee to act on the re- vision of the constitution and by-laws of the club will make its report.
 The officers Of the State Federation Of Business and Professional Women's clubs will be present at the meeting and will be entertained at supper at the club house at 5:80 o'clock. After the supper the members of the club and the visiting officers will go to Hartford to listen to n lecture by Judge Florence Allen.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
KAHN GETS LICENSE
fs-year-Oid Son of Banker Now Is Affiliated With Union and Can Play With His Orchestra.

New York. Feb. 2S.-Roger Wolfe Kahn, l7-year-old son ot Otto H. Kahn, banker and phianthropist, to- day is a journeyman musician and Jazz saxophone artist, a paid-up mem- Der in good standing of Local so2, American Federation of Musicians.
 He paid his $50 initiation fec and ss dues in advance after q Mnsician's s Union committee of five yesterday had decreed his efforts on the saxophone were of sufficient artistic merit to permit his membership. He may now lead his tive-piece jazz orchestra wherever and where he will, so far as the union musicians are concerned.
 But il was announced today that the Senior Kahn had not relented in his decision to forbid his sons ann bition to lead his jazz band in public exhibitions. Ii was said that the union membership was obtained to permit the youth to lead his players at social functions and at rehcarsals in the Kahn home on Fifth avenue.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
City Items

victrolas and Pianos, Henry Morans --advt.
 A marriage license has been issued to George ostertag of City avenue. and Miss Elizabeth Prelle of 97 Greenwood street.
 The Painted People" are coming.
 -adyt
 A regular meeting of St. Mary's Ladies' Temperance society will be held this evening at s o'clock. Fol- lowing the meeting whist and so- cial will be enjoyed.
 Home cooked lunches at Crowelrs
 -adyt
 Miss Ellen Earies l'agg of Hart ford addressed a meeting of the McAll Auxiliary at the home of Mrs. William r. Brooks of South High street this afternoon. Miss Flagg. who has spent considerable time in Europe. spoke on "Fhe War Orphans at Chatllers.'
 Lunch at Hallinan s.--adNt.
 Constable Fred Wrinkle. at d public auction held yesterday, sold the hos pital effects of the Court street sana- torium to the New Britain General hosrita for si50. He sold an ice box and range to Jacob Gross for s4a.
 Wilfred Shechan. aged i4. of s6 Harrison street suffered slight frac- ture of his right ankle last night while coasting near Walnut Hill park. He was taken to the New Britain General hospital where the i'm jury WAS treated and was later re- moved to his home.
 Frank Saunders of Maple street is seriously i'll with pneumonia at his home.
 Edward Surko Of ll4 Franklin Square, while driving a motor vehicle owned by Frank Nair of 55l Main street, struck a child named Frank koczka of If Crown street. who was coasting on Clark street. He told the police that the boy Was not in- jured.
 The Sons Of Veterans auxiliary will hold its regular weekly social at q. A. R. hall tomorrow evening from 2:i5 ito o'clock. A patriotic pro- gram will be held at s o'clock 10 which the G. X. R. and l.. n. Pen field Camp and friends have been in yited
 Appraisal Engineer Thomas Linder will go to Winsted this afternoon with Tax Commissioner William D. Rlod :. gett to discuss taxation before a gathering of Winsted citizens. Mir. Linder will tell of the system employ ed in this city.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
MUNICIPAL CAR LINE
City of Akron. Ohio. Today Has City Operated Cars, Following Action Last Evening.

Akron, O., Feb. .s.-Street cars were in operation here again today under terms of q franchise signed by city council late last night. The city has been without car service since February 1, when the Northern Ohio Traction and Light company was or dered to discontinue local operations by city officials.
 Under terms of the new frauchise, the Traction company will charge n fee cent fare and penny transfer. 4 temporary ordinancc for. q period of 60 days, passed as an emergency, is now effective, council also passed g. permanent ordinance which will con tinue until December f.
 Blsses brought to Akron under Mayor D. C. Rybolt's motorzation plan. will continue operations in competition with the Traction com pany for GO days.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
Asks Ruling on Filipinos'
 Demand for Campaign Fund

Manila, Feb. 2S,--1nsular Auditor Wright has asked the attorney gem oral Of the United States for an opin- ion Of the constitutionality Of the law passed by the Philippine legislature approAimating one million pesos an- Haally for carrying on a campaign for independence. Wright maintained he would not approve further vouchers in connection with the independence fund until the legality of the matter had been settled.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
How Fat Actress
 Was Made Slim

Many stage people now depend entirely upon Marmoia Prescription Tablets for re- ducng and controlling fat. one clever actress tells that she reduced steadily and easily by using this new form Of the fam ous Marmola Prescription, and now, by talk ing Marmola Prescription Tablets several times year. keeps her weight just right. All good druggists sell Marmola Preserip- ton Tablets al one dollar for box or if you prefer you can secure them direct from the Marnoa Co.,, 4612 Woodward Aye. Detroit, Mich. If you have not tried them do so. They are harmless and effective.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
THEUNIs WON'T RECONSIDER
The Asaociatcd Press.

Brussels. Feb. 2S.--Premier Theunis who resigned yesterday after defeat of the government in the chamber of deputies on a question of confidence, today refused King Albert's invitation to form another cabinet. The vote in the chamber on the question of the Franco Belgian economic convention, was 95 to 79 against ratification. the socialists and extreme Flemish Cath oics voting in opposition.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
STILL IS IN DANGER

Washington, Feb. @S..-Senator Greene Of Vermont, has made anoth- CT slow, painful step toward recovery in the last A hours. His attendants, however. said he was not yet out of danger from the bullet wound he re- ceived nearly two weeks ago while passing the scene Of a prohibition en- forcement squads encounter with suspected bootleggers.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
KELLOGG RECOVERING

Los Angeles, Feb. 2S.-W. K. kel- iogg of Battle Creeks. Mich.. manu- facturer Of breakfast foods. is recov- ering at a hospital here from injur- ies received in a fall from his horse several days ago. Two ribs were brok- en. but he escaped more serious in- jury, according to his physician.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
|. $. GUNBOAT SAILS

Vera Cruz, Feb. 2S.--The American gunboat Tulsa has sailed for Progress the lucatan seaport which is held by tine rebels. Yesterdays norther swept the wreck of the l.. $. $. Tacoma ashore near here destroying the last smokestack.
Evening star., 1924-10-03
THE WEATHER

District of Colum bia-Fair and
slightly warmer tonight: tomorrow,
increasing cloudiness. with mild tenn
perature; gentle to moderate yaria BILE
winds.
Maryland and Virginia-Fair to-
night; slightly warmer in west por
ton: gentle to moderate variable
winds; tomorrow, increasing cloudi
ness. with mild temperature.
West Nirginia-Fair and slightly
warmer tonight; tomorrow, increas-
ing cloudiness followed by showers.
Records for "a Hours.
Thermometer-Ye esterday, 4 pm.
10; pm, So; II midnight, AZ. To-
day, am, As; 8 am, so; noon. -
Barometer-Yesterd pm. 1921 !;
s pm, 1923; II midnight, 1924. To-
day, 4 am, 1927; 5 am, 30.32; noon,
3032.
Highest temperature, 70, occurred
at noon today; lowest temperature,
434. occurred at $50 am. today
Temperature same date last year
Highest, IL. lowest, so.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of the
water at Great Falls at S am. to-
day-Temperature, So; condition. very
muddy.
Weather In Various Cities.
Evening star., 1924-10-03
EARTH TO HAVE MAXIMUM
POPULATION IN 800 YEARS
Sarant Says Greatest Number That Can Be Supported
Viii Exist Then, at Present Increase-WM
Center in Tropics.

ing will become more difficult, and
will mean that most Of these lnhabI-
tants must live on or near the source
of their livelihood.
Today, there is an average of Il
inhabitants per square kilometer,
with a maximum of from so to 60.
The future belongs to the tropics,
using the word in the climatic and
not in the strictly geographical sense.
Today the tropics have only IS per
cent of humanity; tomorrow they will
be the most populated regions. The
United States and the British Empire
then must occupy secondary places.
America. it appears, can nourish
some soc, 900. 600 and the British En-
pire the same number, distributed
thus among its various parts: Great
Britain, 30 600, zoo; Canada, so. 600. 900:
South Africa, 600O0,00O. and Aus
tralia. 45o.000.0O0. Brazil alone can
provide food and other meals for
1.200, 100000. China despite its dense
population, can support many more
humans than Russia or the United
States. Today Europe and Asia con-
tain four -fifths of the worlds popu-
lation. Within 800 years they will
house only one-fourth.
Great emigrations toward and a
! tremendous increase of peoples in the
tropical regions can, therefore, be ex-
pected. Prof. Penck considers the in
crease of human life to the extreme
limits of posi- bility, preferable to
Malthusian methods.
Copyright, 1924. by Chicago Daily News Co. J
Evening star., 1924-10-03

ject is an involved one and the task
OF determining upon the course to
be followed necessarily would re-
quire careful consideration.
Dispatches today from Toxic inti-
mating that the Japanese motive in
seeking amendment of the protocol at
Geneva was based upon the situation
in China rather than upon a desire
to bring the immigration question to
the front served to disclose that
Washington officials already have
considered that as the most prob
able cause for the Japanese attitude.
No comment was available on the
Toxic advices, however, beyond the
statement that they were mot sur
prising."
1t is known that to some informed
officials here there has seemed at
no time to be any real reason to
believe that the immigration ques-
tion was stirring the Japanese dele
cation at Geneva to the efforts it
made to secure amendment of the
protocol. On the contrary, it has
been the judgment of these officials
that the present war in China might
reach a point where Japanese inter-
ests were threatened to an extent
that would impel the TOXIC govern
ment to consider some form of ac-
ton. 1t was believed by these OBJ
servers that the Japanese delegation
vas endeavoring to avoid the adop-
ton of the peace protocol as orig
lnally presented, because it might be
possible that Japan could be de-
clared to be an aggressor under that
protocol if the action she might feel
forced to take in Manchuria was car
ried out.
Evening star., 1924-10-03
WIFE RESISTS SUIT
TO GET FURNITURE

Mrs. Mary f. Weber today admitted
to the District Supreme Court that
she took the furniture from her
home, 922 K street northeast, as claim
ed by her husband, Martin Weber, in
his suit for a limited divorce, but
asserts that it belonged to her before
their marriage, with the exception of
two articles purchased after the
ceremony. All her husband brought
to their home when they were mar
ried November 10, 1919, the wife de-
clares, was ',a soap box, containing a
few pieces of underwear and a vic
trola.''
Mrs. Weber also admits that she
makes s1,S00 year in the Govern
ment service and that the most of
it goes to support herself, her par
ents and a child by a former mar
riage She denies that her husband
provided servants to do the work
of the house and says she COM
planned to her husband about her
dissatisfaction with the boarder in
the house, but he was permitted to
remain.
The wife filed cross bill for a
limited divorce and alimony, in which
she charges her husband with
cruelty, drunkenness and gambling.
She says he owns the property on
X street, worth $4,000, and is en-
gagged in business at 513 H street
northeast. She is represented by
Attorneys James T. Crouch and
Harry S. Barger.
Evening star., 1924-10-03
BY EDGAR ANsELL MowRER.

By Radio to The Star and Chicago Daily News.
BERLIN. October 3.-Within some
300 years the maximum mum Der of in
habitants the earth can support will
walk it's Surface-if the standard of
increase of the nineteenth century
continues.
But most of the people will not live
where the present population is most
dense. but in the more fertile tropics.
The United States. Europe and Asia
must cede the palm to Africa and to
South America, for large part of the
future of the world lies in the Latin
American countries.
This is the content of a report which
Prof. Albert Penck, noted geoIogist
who has been an exchange professor
in America, and is well known con-
tributor to American geological pub
lications, has just submitted to the
Prussian Academy.
Basing his calculations on the mini
mum living standard of Prof. Max
Rubner, Herr Penck has long been
making an exhaustive study of the
fora and fauna of the world, and has
come to certain definite conclusions
He figures that the earth can, when
properly cultivated, nourish eight
the present population. The rapid
exhaustion of the coal and iron sup
plies make it probable that travel
Evening star., 1924-10-03
DEFENDERS DRIVEN
/ NEARER SHANGHAI
Attacking. Kiangsu Troops
BEGIN Offensive With Gain
of Two Miles.
Ty the AsScc'ated Press.

by the Assoc ated Press.
SHANGHAI, October Am often
sive for which the invading kiangsu
forces attempting to take Shanghai
have been gathering men and NUM-
tions for three days started last
night southwest of Sung kiang. at a
point 35 miles south of Shanghai. The
defending Chekiang troops were
forced to retreat . miles to new po-
sitions after intensive night fight
ing in which both sides employed ar
tillery.
According to an observer, the Che
kiang troops were pushed back to
positions miles southwest of Sung
kiang. The railway station at Sung
kiang last night was a bedlam of ter
rorized residents, the remnant of
thousands of refugees who had pre-
viously fed to Shanghai.
Also Protests to France,
The Chinese foreign Office has pro-
tested to the French legation con-
cerning the alleged sale of 30 air
planes to Chang Tso-Lin, the Man
Churian war lord. who is at war with
the Peking government A French
steamer is reported to be conveying
the machines to China.
The government has requested the
Japanese authorities at Dairen on tho
kwangtung Peninsula to hold up the
planes If they arrive there.
Evening star., 1924-10-03
BANKER IS NAMED.
Pinchot Appoints J. A. Scattergood
to Utilities Body.

HARRISBURG, Pa, October 81.
Henry Scattergood. Philadelphia
banker and business man and treas
urer of Haverford College last night
was appointed by Gov. Pinchot as
public service commissioner to sue
ceed Samuel Clement, jr. Mr.. Glenn
ent resigned Tuesday, declaring in a
letter to the governor that Pinchot' s
letter to the public service commits
sion, in which he declared the COM
mission acted in a 'hasty' manner in
granting a Temporary" fare increase
to the Philadelphia Rapid Transit
Company, contained false informa-
ton, gross misstatement and ill-in-
formed advice"
The governor in accepting the res
ignation said Mr.. Clement had antici-
pated ''by only few hours" a letter
calling upon him for his resigna-
tion.
Evening star., 1924-10-03
q. S. SILENT ON PROTOCOL.
League Action Fails to Change At
titude of Administration.

Completion in Geneva of the League
of Nations program for presentation
of a protocol under which world
wide arms limitation conference
could be called next June failed to
alter the attitude of silence as to the
proceedings which administration Of
ficials here have observed.
1t was reiterated that the Wash
ington Government has been largely
dependent on press reports from
Geneva for its knowledge of what
has transpired there. In the absence
of complete official accounts and of
the text of the protocol, it was said
that no comment was to be expected
and that it was not certain that
spokesmen for the United States
would have anything to say even
after the official reports are in hand.
Subject an Involved One.
While State Department officials
would not go beyond this negative
statement, it is obvious that many
reasons may press for deferment of
the decisions upon the attitude to be
taken with respect to the invitation
the United States will receive to par.
ticipate in the conference. The SUBJ
Evening star., 1924-10-03
STONECUTTER HONORED.
Fellowship With $4,000 Income
Given to Study Art.

CAMBRIDGE. Mass, October g.
Joseph A. Coletti, a former stone cut
ter, has been awarded the Sachs re-
search fellowship in the fine arts by
Harvard University, it was announced
here last night. The fellowship, which
carriers an income of $4,000 annually.
was established by Samuel Sachs of
New York, to enable scholars of prov
ed ability to pursue advanced study
in the history, principles or methods
of the fine arts.
Coletti became an expert in the ere
alton of architectural ornament and
worked with John Singer Sargent in
his decoration of the rotunda of the
Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Urged
to seek a unive rsity education, Colet-
ii entered Harvard and received the
degree of associate in arts
Evening star., 1924-10-03
GUILTY VERDICT FOUND
IN ALLEGED KLAN CASE
James A. Lands. Said to Be Secret
Committee Chairman, Convicted
in Assault on Negro.
By the Associated Press

FAIRMONT, W. Va. October .
James \. Lands, said to be chairman
of the secret committee of the FAIR
mont ku klux Klan, was found guilty
of conspiracy in connection with an
assault upon Daniel Washington, Il
negro, in a verdict returned by a jury
last night. Indictments upon similar
charges have been returned against
Is other men and one woman.
Washington testified that he was
lured to a lonely spot and attacked
by a band of hooded and robed men,
shot and left in d swamp. Mrs. Olive
Brown, one of the defendants. testi-
fled of plans made TO have her lead
Washington to the spot. Witnesses
for Lands attempted to establish an
alibi for him.
Evening star., 1924-10-03

WORLD RECORDS
Glider Stays Up 10 Minutes
and Travels Mile and
Half at Dayton. =.

WILBUR WRIGHT FIELD, Ohio,
October "A model airplaEe con-
structed by Hobert V. Jaros, of the
University of Chicago, remained aloft
for 10 minutes 142 seconds in the
Mulvihill model trophy race today
setting what is said to be new
world record.
Jaros representing the Model Aero
Club Of Illinois, also set Il new
world record for distance, the
Judges stand announced. His glider
travelled mile and half The best
previous distance was 5000 feet, and
the last record for time 55 minutes
Pushed by two 12l2 -irch propellers.
Jaros' model pointed it's nose directly
up as its owner released it. 1t rose
probably 500 feet, climbing about
four minutes, then. caught in high
winds, it glided for the remainder of
the time.
Basil L. Rowe Allaben, n. Y, in a
S-N-A. three-Seatcr with Curtiss
CO motor, is shown to have the
highest speed average, with several
planes yet to finish. Rowe's time was
Ills miles an hour. Jones. who won
two $1,000 prizes yesterday, made
122.5 miles AN hour on his last lap.
j. G.. Ray of Garden City, in a Cur
tiSS Oriole, was third. making an
average speed Of 1o5 miles an hour
Aerial FIiyver~ shown.
Spectators at the International Air
Races are seeing the advances made
in bringing commercial flying to the
point where it Will he more universal.
Aerial ''ffyVerS.' tiny planes some
of them powered with motorcycle
engines. furnished the greatest inter
est on the program today.
Eight of the small ships, many of
them homemade" will compete for
the Dayton Daily News trophy late
today. Lieut.. John A MacReady,
Mccook Field. famous altitude and
distance flyer. is to fly baby
bomber" with an engine of IS-horse-
power.
Ettiene DOrmoy, technical engineer
at McCook Field. will pilot his fly
ing bathtub," which travels so miles
on a gallon of gasoline. The plane
has no fuselage and the fuel tank is
underneath the top wing.
Another entry VIII be a Mix flying
arrow plane, with a 5.2-horsepower
motor, piloted by Jack Lass of Day
ton, who was Lincoln Beachey's me-
chanic. The ship is II years old
Representatives of commercial air
craft corporations here from over the
country are showing keen interest in
the light plane contest. A stiff wind
was sweeping across the field as prep
aratIons were completed to start the
first event. A total of $11,500 in
prizes will be contested for today.
Evening star., 1924-10-03
TWO HELD IN GIN THEFT
Bootleggers Accused in 1926, 900
Robbery.

CHICAGO, October 3-Vincent Druc-
CT and Frank Gusenberg, alleged boot
leggers, were held today in connection
with the robbery Wednesday night of
Louis Harlib, New York diamond
salesman, who said three men held
him up with Miss Bee Fink and took
jewelry valued at s225.0OO.
Harlib and Miss Fink, also held for
questioning, identified the suspects as
two of the bandits, detectives said
Gusenberg's brother Peter was con-
victed with Big Tim" Murphy, Chi
cago labor leader, for the $500, 900
Dearborn station mail robbery two
years ago, officers said.