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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-08
MOFFETT TELLS
OF SHENANDOAH
Aeronautics Bureau Head
Describes His Trip on
Giant Airship.

Rear Admiral William A. Moffett.
chief Of the Bureau of Aeronautics.
Navy Department, last evening, before
the National Geogra phic Society, recited
his personal experiences aboard the
Shenandoah during the transcontinental
flight, compared the Shenandoah to the
ZR-3, and told about the trip Of tn.
latter across the Atlantic
FROM the standpoint of navigation.
the speaker said, the Shenandoshs trip
was more difficult. The mountains mad
1t SO. However, the Shenandoah did not
go over the mountains, rather. it went
through them. which at times becamc
an exceedingly delicate performance
He gave a dramatic account Of how
before Tucson, Ariz.. was reached
crew members stood by" ready to
throw over gasoline tanks, because thu
ship has climbed 200 feet and her
ceiling" was only about 1000 feet. TIL
vessel came through the mountains with
her tanks intact. however, and from
every standpoint the first airship cross
ing Of the United States was accounted
a success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-08
"CAP - CheSaE.akc and Potomac
TcIephOnc I0mpnny 900 Mctc..Nl.

.m.-Plsy-byp play description of
Harvard princeton foot ball game,
direct from Harvard Stadium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-08


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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-11-08

CONTINUED in Tomorrow's Star.l
New Britain herald., 1924-09-18
LA TOILETTE PREDICTS
 PROGRESSIVE VICTORY
Declares Nov. 4 Will Wit ness Upheaval Restoring
 People to Their Own

Madison, Wis, Sept. 1S.-Senator Robert NJ. La Toilette, independent candidate for president, in a signed article in his magazine today write:
 Day by day it becomes increas- ingly apparent that victory is within the grasp of the progressive citizen ship of this country and that No- vember will witness a political up- heaval restoring to the American people the control of their own gov ernment.
 Reports from every section of the country bring new encouragement to the progressive forces.
 Tt has been stated in the columns of many partisan newspapers and pipcd repeatedly from the platform that the primary political aim of the progressiVes in this campaign is to prevent a decisive result on Novem- Der and to throw the election into congress.
 No statement of our purpose could be further from the truth. The progressive millions of America have at this time the best opportunity of q generation to regain control not only of congress but of the eXecu- tive branch of their government"
New Britain herald., 1924-09-18
HERMAN SCHMARR LEFT '
 AN ESTATE OF SSt,s@.o5
Consists Principally of Investments in Manufacturing Plants-Leach
 Estate $18,565,

The estate of Herman Schmarr has been inventoried at S1,92O.05, con- sisting chiefly of stock in manufac- turing concerns, according to an ap- praisal filed today by William c. Dun and F. T. Brainard.
 The inventory itemizod is as fol- lows:
 House and land, No. 5t Harrison street. S1S.O00; real estate, Winthrop street, S1,6o0; automobiles, $2,55O. mortgage notes $12,f75; cash on hand, S60S.55.
 Securities: 40 shares Commercial Trust company. $5.10o: shares Elihu Burrtt Hotel corp, $500: 70 shares Mutual Finance corporation, SS,400: 72 Niles, Bement & Pond. $2.So4; 80 Colts Patent Fire Arms, S7l2.50; 20 American Silver. S54e. 16 Russell Manufacturing. ss6o: sos Bristol Brass S1,540; BIO Landers, Frary & Clark, S13,775. 75 Stanley Works, S7,STs; s5,o0o International Cotton Mills bond, s4,Ooe; total, Sl,920.05.
 The estate Of George W. LeacS was appraised at 6.5B5.s1, by Ed- ward RamaEe and Frank ". Holmes. The inventory showed bank deposits of s16,l6S,s7 and checks amounting to s3si.44 and cash un hand s25.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-18
GIRL PICKUP DYING AFTER AUTO SMASHUP
Bridgeport Young Mer Under Arrest-Chance
 Acquaintances Hurt.

Bridgeport, Sept. 18-While police were conducting an investigation to determine the responsibility for Fae automobile crash between cars own ed by William H. Wright, 1S0 Read street, and Joseph Dyer of Danbury, which occurred at Main street and Fairfield avenue at 1;25 a. m. today, two of the young girls who were thrown from Wright's car into the street and against the plate glass window of the D. M Read Co.,, were reported in fairly good" condi- ton at St. Vincent's hospital and one was reported dying.
 The injurel girls who were "just taking a ride" with Wright whom they had never seen before are: Catherine Kusy. IS, of 124 Prince street; Anna Kusy, IT, of the same address and May Lapitz of r Bar mum Terrace, Straford. The latter is suffering from a fractured skull and is in very critical condition.
 Dyer and Wright, both of whom are under arrest had their cases con- tinued in city court today to October ?. Both are charged with reckless driving. Bonds were fixed at $1,000 in each case.
 Witnesses who reported to the police place the blame on Dyer who they charge was going at the rate of 40 miles an hour. Dyer, how ever declares that he was only going seven miles an hour when the col lision occurred. Neither driver was hurt, but both cars were badly dam aged.
 Wright told the police that he just picked up" the girls for a ride downtown. When the cars locked in collision both headed toward the Read Company's window knocked over a white way pole, threw out the girls and smashed into the window with the result that all were shower ed with glass, the girls receiving the more serious injuries from it.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-18
CONVENTION MAY
 COME TO THIS CITY
Democrats Expected to Pick
 Congressional Candidate Here
PAONESSA SEES CALNEN
Mayor Goes to Hartford Today to Confer With Chairman of State Committee--State Convention Last Night COlorfui Gathering.

Mayor A. NJ. Paonessa, who is d member of the Democratic congress sional committee, is in Hartford this afternoon to confer with At torney Henry J. Calnen, chairman of the committee, in an effort to have the convention held in this city this year.
 For several years past the conven- tion has been held in Hartford. Mayor Paonessa is of the belief that this city is entitled to one of the big party gatherings of the year, par ticularly in view of possibility that there will be a local candidate for the nomination.
 Chairman Calnen could not be reached this afternoon for a state ment as to whether he would favor holding the meeting in this city.
 The subject was discussed infor- mally by delegates 10 the state con- vention last night in Hartford. There was general sentiment in favor of holding the convention here and it is believed that the effort to effect a change would be successful.
 All the old-time color and atmos- phere marked the first night of the state convention last night. New Britain men were enthusiastic over the keynote address by Congress- man P. B. O'Sullivan. After the meeting in Foot Guard hall. the delegates adjourned to the hotels Snd congregated in the lobbies where acquaintances were renewed. Old timers who have erased po- litical conventions from their cal endar because of advancing years would have been surprised if they could have dropped in and seen so many women present.
 It seemed as if all the high lights In the Democratic party, male and female, had gathered at the Hotel Garde. The New Britain delegation to the convention had headquarters in this hotel and many state ceieb- rites and leaders in Hartford county paid their respects during the eye- ming.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-18
LEGION ADOPTS RESOLUTION
 URGING THAT PERSH|NG BE KEPT ON ARMY ACTIVE LIST
Too Fat, So This Man
 Has 9 Inches Hacked
 Off His Bay Window"

Battle Creek, Mich. Sept. 1S.- Maurice Goodman. reported to be a New York theater owner, was on an operating table here for two hours yesterday, while Dr. J. S. Case of this city sliced nine inches off his '.bay window" ! Goodman will return to New York forty pounds lighter than when he arrived here, his phy- sicion declares. Dr. Case was so enthusiastic concerning the success of the operation that he believes the physicians of the country will be able to do a thriving business in removal of excess fat. It will be possible Dr. Case declares to make slim, graceful men out of the fattest.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-18
Members Feel That His Experience Would Be Invaluable In Giving
 Advice To War Dept.
Another Resolution "Ad- vises Annual Defense ' Day Sept. 12-Want U. s. Navy Strong as Any.
Ty Ths Associated Press.

tiy The Associated Press.
 St. Paul, Sept. 1S.-Passage of egislation necessary to restore Gen. lershing to the active list fin order that his valuable counsel will be available to those responsible for the defense of the nation" was urged in a resolution adopted by the Ameri- can Legion national convention to- day.
 For Defense Day
 A recommendation for making de- fense test day an annual event, set Tor September 12 was contained in the military affairs committee repor adopted by the convention. Legion naires were urged to "contlnue their splendid cooperation" to make the day successful.
 Want Strong Navy The convention also adopted the report of the naval affairs commit tee which urged that "our battle feet be placed immediately on an absolute parity with the strongest navy in the world in the matter of range and power of its guns"
 State Trophies
 Among states receiving trophies for exceeding their 1923 membership were: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Florida, Virginia, New York, Penn sylvania, South Carolina and also the Canal Zone.
 Florida heading the list, received the MacNider trophy presented by the Iowa department.
 Greetings were read from the al- lied military committee of Versailles. Continuance of the activity of the Legion towards supporting the citi- zens military training camp and the reserve officers training corps was pledged by the military affairs re- nort, which also urged an increase in pay of privates to s30 month. Another resolution adopted recom- mended the adjusted compensation
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New Britain herald., 1924-09-18
'AYOR OPENS DRIVE
 TO CUT COST OF GAS
i'll Try to Enlist Federal Action to Reduce
 Stations

Mayor A. M. Paonessa plans to .Aaugurate national movement to bring down the price of gasoline by urging federal legislation to curb the Installation of so many gasoline ffl- ing stations, his idea being 10 re- luce in this way the expenditures of gasoline companies making it unnec- rssary to charge the present high prices.
 The mayor has enlisted the sup port of Chairman David L.. Nair of he committee on ordinances and Councilman Nair will ask his com niittee to draft resolution to be presented at the next council meet ing calling on the Connecticut repre- sentatives in Washington for action. Upon acceptance of this resoution by the common council, the mayor Eill recommend that copies of the resolution as adopted be sent to the city government of every large city in the country with a suggestion that similar action be taken by it.
 The first intimation of the mayors plan came last night during a dis cussion of the gasoline ordinance changes. The executive declared that the entire country is "flliTg station crazy" pumps being install- ed in great numbers.
 Mayor Paonessa explained this morning that the present mode of operation is for companies to install stations which are leased at a low figure, often as low as $1 a year, to reailers. The competition is keen and consequently each year there are increased numbers of stations. The mayor believes there are a suf- ticient number of retailers willing to pay for their equipment to insure service to the automobilists, while many of the present stations selling small quantities would be eliminated by reason of the fact that their profits would not be large enough to warrant an investment Heavy ex- penditures by the gasoline companies would be obviated and the reason for high gas" prices would be re- moved.
 Besides cutting the price of gaso- line., any movement to curb the in- stalling of stations would leave avail able for other forms of construction a number of valuable sites which are noV being bought up, by oil com panies. The tax Income from these plots is only fraction of what it would be if an apartment house or business block occupied the site, the mayor explains. The fire hazard Is also strong argument the mayor believes.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-18
 PREMIER HERRIOT RESCUED FROM MOB Attacked by Big Crowd of Con-
 muniStS in MarSeilles ESCAPES BEING INJURED
In Face of Uproar and Threatening situation, Official Remained Calm Paris Press Make Much of m- 
 cident Politically.
By Tho Associated Press.

By Tho Associated Press. Parts, Sept. 1S.-Premier HerrIot Of France narrowly escaped injury In Marseille5 last night when 200 communists, swinging canes and sticks and shouting amnesty" made determined effort to surround and mob him in the Rue Cannebiere, the main thoroughfare of the city, mem bers Of the premiers party disclosed today on his arrival, here.
 M. Herriot was rescued from the excited crowd only after the police, who arrived belatedly upon the scene had forced back the communists s and dispersed the gathering.
 Insisted on Walking.
 The premier ran into the hostile gathering because of his insistence that he be permitted to walk through the streets of the city. When he landed from a torpedoboa which had brought him from the Warship La Provence. from the deck Of which he had seen a great naval review, M. Herriot declined to enter limousine which awaited him at the wharf. It was more fitting, he said, that a democratic premier should walk.
 M. Herriot's walk from the water front through the Rue Cannebierre was continuous ovation, the crowds becoming denser and greater as hs walked farther into the city. He was loudly acclaimed and congratu- lated for his democratic demeanor and great cheers came up from the people as he stopped to shake hands with the common people and sailors.
 Suddenly Attacked
 Suddenly there rushed from a side street 8 fairly compact group, estimated to number about 200 per sons, composed of representatives of the younger element in the com munist party. They were swing ing their hats at the ends of their canes and sticks and shouting amnesty.
 The manifestants manoeuvred flank movement and soon had .he premier surrounded, unable to make further advance and unable to eNtricate himself from the hos tile cordon. The sticks were swung dangerously close to his head and the attitude of the shouting com munists was anything but reassur- ing.
 The premier was pale but he re- mained cool and collected amid the uproar and in the face of the deliberately swung canes until belated police charge scattered the crowd and permitted him to enter passing automobile in which he proceeded to the railway station and boarded a train for Paris.
 The Parisian morning papers did not mention the incident today but all of the afternoon papers tell tive story, recounting it with inter- pretations in accordance with their various political policies.
 Amnesty was one of the main plans of M. Herriot's electoral platform bill which was passed by the chamber of deputies but shelved by the senate.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-18
Lunatic Asks Ticket
 To Mars But Instead
 Gets One to Asylum

Vienna, Sept. 1S.-His mind unbalanced by excessive ponder ing on the question of whether Mars is inhibited. Franz En- terpfarrer, mechanic al the Vienna observatory, walked into the street here yesterday with out clothing and jumped aboard a street car, shouting for ! ticket to Mars.
 He was persuaded that an au- tomohile would get him 10 his destination in shorter time. and was removed to an insane asylum.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-18
CHINESE ARMY, REYOLTS
Chckiang Third Army, Designed to Defend Province, Goes to Other Side, Officials Admit.

By The Associated Press
 Shanghai, Sept. 1S.--The Cheki- ang third army, assigned to guard the province against invasion while the first and second armies fought off the kiangsu army attacking Shanghai, has revolted, Chekiang headquarters admitted tonight
 As result of the revb,t Lu Yung-Hsiang, tusIon of CneTiang province and chief of the Shanghai defense forces has fled from his provincial capital Bangchow it was declared and is expected in Shanghai tonight.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-18
MAKES RECORD FLIGHT
Army Aviator Hops From SeIfridge Field to Washington in Three Hours and Two Minutes.

Washington, Sept 1S.-Record time for the 54O-milo hop from Selfridge field at Mount Clemens, Mich, 10 Washington, was estab- lished today by Major Carl Statz Of the army air service. who made the jump in an army pursuit plane in three hours and two minutes, with only fair visibility conditions.
 The officer was called to Wash ington for a conference with Major General Patrick. chief of air serv- ice, and expected to return to Sel- fridge field this afternoon in time for dinner. the air service an- nounced.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-18
Buffalo Man Murders
 Admirer of His Wife

Buffalo, N. Y. Sept. 1S.-Robert James, 30, was stabbed to death last evening as he alighted from a street car here with Mrs, Maud Prime, 2S, the wife of Claudius Prime, 54 year old grocer of the city. Prime is charged with the murder.
 After the stabbing Prime calmly mixed with the crowd that gathered and waited with the knife in hand. until he was placed under arrest. According to statement given the police by Primes wife, he resent ed James attention to Mrs Prime.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-18
SETTLES FOR S1O,OOO
$t5,0O0 Claim of Mrs. Nellie Hines Against Estate of Rev. Hubert Dahme of Bridgeport Adjusted.

Bridgeport, Sept. 1S.-The $15.O0o claim Of Mrs. Nellie Hines formerly of this city but now of Hartford, against the estate of the late Rev Fl. Dahmc. murdered pastor of St Joseph's church whose will was re- iected in probate court yesterday was allowed the amount of $10,0O0 by probate Judge Miller today. Rev. Walter J. Lyddy of New Britain. who was appointed administrator follow ing the rejection of the will, with,
 ses to which were not located, recommended the settlement which will now bring the case to a close.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-18
k|RkHAM CHARGES
 REALTY 'H0LD.UPS'
Big Profits Made by Threats, He
 Tells Council
PASS LAW TO CHECK EVIL
Ordinance Protects Property Owners Against Trickery by Interruptions SpecuIators--Attcmpt to Check Mayors Power Falls Through.

Judge John H. Kirkham, corpora ton counsel, told members of the common council at the regular Sep tember meeting last night that in viduals have been practicing hold up" games for a long time, and he urged adoption of an ordinance that would empower the building com. missioHers to refuse permit for any building which. in their opinion, would greatly lessen realty values or detract from the appearance of a neighborhood.
 ' The corporation counsel explained that a person sometimes secures a piece of property near attractive res idences and demands from those owning property nearby an exorbi- tant figure, threatening to erect un- slightly tenement houses on the plot unless his figure is paid. Giving the building commission the power sug- gested by the corporation counsel would avoid this difficulty, he ex- plained.
 Proposed Ordinance.
 The ordinance, which reads as fol- lows, was adopted:
 "RestDctions in residential sec tions. No factory building, coal pocket, storage building, public gar age, automobile service, repair or filling station, store, creamery, stable nor any other building or structure shall be built or located in a resi- dential section of the city, which in
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New Britain herald., 1924-09-18
MANTLE PARALYSIS FOUND

Binghamton, N. Y, Sept. lS.- The schools and theater in the vil- lage of Greene, Chenango county. have been ordered closed because of the development of two cases of in fantile paralysis One case has been found in this city, but the patient is believed to be improving.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-18
CHARGES A "FRAME-UP"
Former WOodbury High school Principal Accused of Embczzle- ment-GiVes Own Explanation.

Torrington, Sept. IS. Ira A., Swaye, former Woodbury high school principal held here on a bench warrant. charging embezzle- ment of s150 belonging to the ath- letic association of the school ex- poets brother from Hartfr to provide a $500 bond for is re- lease. h,
 Swaye claims ths he nlS ! l- troversy with t. school committee last spring and that the charge is a "frameup." He was arrested in Hartford yesterday. He is 32 years old and married.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-18
SIX GIRLS MISSING
Buffalo Police Have Unusual Mystery Relief is That All Have Acted in Concert,

Buffalo, Sept. 1S.-Police today were searching for six girls mysteri- ously missing from Buffalo homes.
 Lucille Shields, II years old, Eliza beth Nitihan. If years old and Ber- nice Campbell, Is years old disap- peared from their homes last night. An investigation indicated that the girls had acted in concert. Extra clothes and all available photographs which might be used for identiflca- ton were missing from the home of each.
 Olive H. Markham and Dorothy Allen vanished sunday, and police incline to a theory that they have been abducted. A theory held several days by the parents that the girls had left for lark has been exploded by further investigation.
 Martha Teal, the sixth missing girl, disappeared from her home three weeks ago.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-18
4 TO 5 YEARS IN PRISON
Waterbury Man Sentenced Today on Charge of Assault With Intent to Kill-Alsu Find 5000.

Waterbury, Sept. 1S.-Henry Poli- conis alias Henry Powell, tried in the superior court here on a charge of assault with intent to kill, was sentenced by Judge Newell Jennings today to not less than four nor more than five years in states peniten- tiary and fined S1,O0O and costs. Policonis was charged with an at tack upon Patrolman Frank Smith of the local police force. His broth CT held for the same offense, chose to be tried before a jury. His case will come up later.