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Evening star., 1925-05-31

Mrs. Joel Hillman, who was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Gas
senheimer. returned to Atlantic City
Wednesday.
Mrs. Belle RothschiId is located in
her new apartment, Lamont and
Mount Pleasant streets. She was
hostess Tuesday at luncheon and NAH
jong.
Master Leroy Hutzler. jr., Of Rich
mond, Va, has been visiting his grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Wallerstein
of Sixteenth street for a week. He re-
turned Friday to his home, accom-
panied by his grandmother, Mrs. Wal
lerstein.
Mrs. Sarah Levy of Tallahassee,
Fla, is staying at the Arlington Hotel.
Mrs. ]. S. Kann is visiting friends
in Richmond, Va.
The Junior Council held its last
meeting Of the season in the vestry
rooms Of the temple Tuesday night.
Miss Cecilia Oppenheimer is in
Philadelphia to attend class reunion
of Wellesley College.
MRS. Clarence Grosner is spending a
week in Atlantic City.
Mrs. D. F. Eiseman gave a lunch
con Wednesday at the Country Club
to IL guests, followed by bridge and
mah-jong.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel ]. King have
returned to their home in New York
City.
Mrs. Milton Ney celebrated her
birthday anniversary with a luncheon
at the Country Club Tuesday to
members of her family.
Mrs. Ralph Dombrower has returned
to her home in Richmond, Va, after
spending two weeks with her parents,
Mr., and Mrs. Benjamin Rosenfeld.
Mrs. Charles kaufman, with her
daughter, Mrs. Abe Liebman, has re
turned from Atlantic City. where
they spent few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Fishel of Brook
lyn, n. Y, have been the guests for
the past week of Mr.. and Mrs A. NJ
Fishel of 2614 Connecticut avenue
Mrs. Alice Barchfeld, who has been
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Fishel. re
turns today after being the guest OF
Mrs. Holman, in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Bennett OF
Evening star., 1925-05-31
NavyGraduatestoBeGu
OfAd1niral and Mrs. Mutton
Garden Party in Their Honor the Evening of June
Social Events of Week in
! Annapolis.

day afternoon at Queen Anne's Cup
board, on Maryland avenue.
Mrs. Greenslade, wife of Capt. John
Greenslade. was hostess at a dinner
Tuesday evening at her apartment or
Maryland avenue in honor Of Capt
and Mrs. Barron p Dubois.
Mrs. John Floyd Waggaman OF
WashinEton. D. C. has opened her
River, and will spend the Summer
there
Rogers, was hostess to a company OF
eight at bridge Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Downes, wife of Capt. John
Downes. entertained informally at tea
Sunday afternoon In honor of Mrs
Bronson, wife of Capt. Anon Bron
son. The latter is now In command
of the submarine base at Coco Sola
Panama.
Lieut.. Comdr and Mrs. Herbert w
Underwood entertained at dinner on
Tuesday evening in compliment to
Comdr. and Mrs. Douglas Howard.
Lieut. Robert H. Maury who has
been on duty at the Naval Academy
for two years, left Thursday for his
home at Danville. KY. where he will
visit before leaving for China, where
he has been ordered for duty.
Mrs. j. S. Bowdoin entertained al
bridge Thursday afternoon at her
home at St Margarets, near Annapolis
Mrs. Ansel, wife of Lieut.. w. c.
Ansel, and Mrs. Duncan, wife of
Lieut.. Donald B. Duncan, were
hostesses to company of 40 for
bridge Tuesday at the Blue Lantern
Inn.
Mrs. Frank F, Hight of Washing
ton and her daughter, Miss Barbara
Hight, were week end guests at Carol
hall and attended the dance given by
the midShipmen Saturday evening at
the Naval Academy.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wood were
hosts at luncheon Tuesday in honor
of DR.. and Mrs. Stephen Douglas of
Washington.
Mrs. Ashe. wife of Lieut.. Comdr.
George B. Ashe, entertained at bridge
Tuesday afternoon.
DR.. and Mrs. Wilbur Smith of
Washington and their daughter, Miss
Dian Smith. are the guests of friends
in Annapolis having come for the
graduation, of Stirling P. Smith, a
member of the graduating class at the
Naval Academy.
Mrs. Kenyon, wife Of Comdr. George
Kenyon, entertained at bridge Mon
day afternoon at her home. on
Rodgers road.
Mrs. Kinds, wife of Capt. A. W.
HindS is spending the week in
Philadelphia as the guest Of Mrs. H.
S. Lacey.
Prof. and Mrs. Arturo Fernandez
have had as their guests DR.. and
Mrs. Louis Herrera of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Weeks, wife of Col. Charles
W. Weeks, who now is on duty at
Schofield Barracks, Honolulu. is
spending the month in Annapolis as
the guest of Comdr. and Mrs.
Charles c. Slayton. Mrs. Weeks has
come to Annapolis for the gradua-
ton of her son, Charles W. Weeks
jr., who is a member of the grad
uating class at the U. S. Naval
Academy.
Evening star., 1925-05-31
Comedy Is Presented
For Welfare Society

Tuesday evening. May 20, the Wom-
ans Welfare Association presented the
Washington Shakespeare Society In an
old English comedy, preceded by
band concert at Temple Heights, the
site of the new United Masonic rem,
pie, at the corner of Connecticut ana
Florida avenues.
The entire United States Army Band,
directed by Capt. w. J. Stannard, gave
a splendid program.
The play was under the direction OF
Mrs. Mabel Owen Wilcox, and was a
rollicking comedy. exceptionally wen
acted and beautifully costumed.
Two five-minute talks, telling or the
work of the Woman's Welfare Assocl,
ation were made by Rabbi SchWellel
and by the Rev. w. l.. Darby The
speakers were introduced by Dr. r.
l.. DesSaSure.
The grounds were illuminated by
large searchlights and comfortable
seating facilities provided. Many new
members were secured by young ladies,
who took up a collection. The affair
was managed by the president, MIS-.
Wesley Martin Stoner, and her eXecu-
tive board
Evening star., 1925-05-31
Reception is Given
In Miss Notes Honor

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Notes Of 1913
Kenyon street northwest held a recep-
ton last evening from 9 to 1886
Miss Helen Caroline Notes, who was
a member of the confirmation class
at the Eighth Street Temple Friday
evening. Mrs. Notes was assisted by
Miss Martha W. Lawn of Lebanon,
Pa, her house guest, who will be a
debutante next season.
Following the reception there was
a buffet supper and dancing. The
home was decorated with white flow.
ers, lilies, carnations. roses and
peonies.
Evening star., 1925-05-31

| Norfolk, Va, have been spending the
| past few days with their son-in-laW
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Jacobs of Twenty-eighth street.
Miss Jeanette Baer has Joined her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Baer, in
| Atlantic City.
Mr.. Milton King and Mr.. George
Beneman are spending the week end
in Baltimore.
Miss Fannie Rich was in Baltimore
the past week to attend the class re-
| union of Goucher College.
The American Legion will hold it's
annual memorial service in the King
Blont Circle at the cemetery this aft
ernoon at 2:30 o'clock. This is a trib
ute TO our Jewish boys who paid the
supreme sacrifice during the World
War.
The confirmants of the Eighth
Street Temple, with their parents,
held a reception in the vestry rooms
on Friday night, which was largely
attended.
Mrs. Sidney Ross of Baltimore, who
was a recent guest Of her sister, Mrs.
| Edmund kaufman. gave luncheon,
! followed by mah-jong, at the Balti-
more SUBURBAN CIUDp " euneSuay, 10
| so guests. A number of friends from
| Washington motored over to attend.
| The Friday Club met at the Arling-
ton Hotel for luncheon, followed by
| mah-jong last week.
The Wednesday Afternoon Club had
| luncheon, followed by mah-jong, last
week at the Country Club.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Weyl and son.
Max Weyl, End, are now in their sub
urban home, 104 Leland place, Chevy
| Chase, Md. which they have taken for
! the Summer.
Miss Evelyn Pfeifer of Providence,
| r. L., is among the graduates of the
! National Cathedral School. The ex-
| ercises started Friday, to be continued
through Tuesday. commencement day,
| Mr.. and Mrs. Pfeifer are spending the
week in town for the exercises.
/ Mrs. Bertha Coblenze has returned
| from ten days stay in Atlantic City.
| The Town and Country Club gave
an informal dance last night at the
club. preceded by a dinner. A large
number of dinner parties were given.
Evening star., 1925-05-31
Items of Personal Interest
To Washington Residents

Mrs. Joel Hillman, who was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Gas
senheimer. returned to Atlantic City
Wednesday.
Evening star., 1925-05-31
Crab au Gratin.

This is an appetizlng entree. to be
used as a substitute for meat The
following recipe will serve five per.
sons: Two green peppers. one-half a
cupfuI of minced celery, one grated
onion, two Cupfuls of thick cream
sauce. two teaspoonfuls of salt, one
teaspoonful of paprika, one cupful
of shredded crab meat and two cup
fuls of cooked macaroni. Mix the in.
gradients, then pour into an au
gratin dish Cover with fine bread
crumbs and three tablespoonfuls of
grated cheese. Bake for 40 minutes
in a moderate oven.
Evening star., 1925-05-31
Animals and birds, espectsIIv those

in captivity, have no more resolute
champion in England than the beau
tiful Duchess of Portland. Not long
ago the dutchess persuaded her hus-
band to visit a certain market in
which Gagged birds are offered for
sale. The duke was so impressed
that he bought 700 of the Gagged pris-
oners and had them set free.
Evening star., 1925-05-31
Gamma Phi Betas Plan
Benefit Bridge PARTY

The Gamma Phi Betas OF the Dis
trict of Columbia will give a benefit
bridge party at the Brooke Tea
House, Georgia avenue and Blair
road, Saturday afternoon, June g.
Those who have reserved tables are
Mrs. Benjamin F. Dulaney, Mrs
Pike Johnson, Mrs. Raymond Beebe
Mrs. James A. Rolls, Mrs. George w
Lipscomb, Miss Mona Doherty, Miss
Helen E. Bliss. Miss Leta Adams
Miss Hortense Hoad and Miss Lorene
Z. Kreider.
Evening star., 1925-05-31
Bridge and NAH Jone
PARTY Is Announced

A bridge and mah-jong party will be
given at the Girls Friendly Society
Holiday House, near Mount Vernon,
Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mem
berS of Holiday House committee are
Mrs. John c. Boyd, Miss Anna Nc
Gowan, Mrs. Frank Smith. Mrs. A. ).
Stuart. Miss Charlotte Harding. Miss
Clara Nourse, Mrs. Fl. c. Bolton and
Mrs. W. II. Woodward chairman.
Miss Haines is chairman of publicity
Evening star., 1925-05-31

Norfolk, Va, have been spending the
past few days with their son-in-law
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Jacobs of Twenty-eighth street.
Evening star., 1925-05-31

Miss Jeanette Baer has Joined her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Baer, in
Atlantic City.
Evening star., 1925-05-31
Surprise Shower Given
In Honor of Bride-to-Be

A surprise shower was given at the
home of Miss Virginia Schmucker,
1414 Decatur street, Tuesday evening
in honor of Miss Ethlene Walter.
of Hornell, N. Y, will take place next
month.
Evening star., 1925-05-31

In China it is the rule of good So
ciety that widows do not remarry.
They are not forbidden to do so. but
are thought more highly of if they
don't.
Evening star., 1925-05-31
ANNOUNCEMENT

The exhibition of students work of the
National School of Fine and Applied Art,
1747 Rhode Island ave. Conn. ave. and
NJ ST. n.w.). will continue until SATURDAY.
June 8. The exhibition Is open from 10
am. to pm.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-22
BOSCO MAY BE NAMED
 TO BOARD OF BARRIERS
New Britain Man Said to Have Strong support For state
 Position.
tsnecial to the Herald.l

Hartford, Jan G2.-lt was heard in tho capitol lobby today that Frank Bosco of New Britain will be can didate for the state barbcr's examin- ing commiss. on this year and that he has been assured of strong backing.
 Representative Francis Deming of Berlin, introduced a bill today to name George c. Grlswold as judge of the Berlin town court. and Ernest Mldrum as deputy
 The Berlin representative also brought in a bill prepared by Fred crick $. Chamberlain, former state treasurer. 10 make the reserve re- ouircments in national banks the same us those for federal reserve banks.
 So legislators may ride to Hart ford in comfort. Senator Edward F.. Hall today conferred with the rail- roads committee in an effort 10 have a smoker placed on the 9:?7 train out Of New Rrituin.
 Visitors at the capitol today in- cludcd Thomas w. O'Connor. Judge George W. KIett and Erwin w. Schultz Of New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-22
Weehawken Rum Jury Discharged
 After Failing To Reach Verdict
COMMITTEE FAVORS PURCHASE OF CANAL Cape Cod Waterway Meas ure Recommended to
 Senate

Washington, Jan. 22.-The bill for government purchase of the Cape Cod canal was favorably reported today by the senate commerce com mlttee.
 Firm opposition was voiced by several committee men and Chair man Jones and Senator Fletcher, democrat, Florida, may submit min ority views. Also they may propose an amendment reducing the amount to be paid for the canal from $1l.- 50O,000 to s9,000,0oO plus interest Tor three years on the bonds, which would totaI s900O00.
 Senator Fletcher proposed in the committee an amendment under which the cash payment would have been reduced from s5,5OO,000 to $S,o00, ,0o0 but it was rejected. The remainder of the purchase price would be deN oted to taking care of the $6,o0n,000 in bonds issued by the Canal company.
 The measure for the purchase of the canal has been pending for sev- eral years and passed the house last session. President Coolidge has sug- gested to congress that the govern- ment has moral obligation in the matter since the waterway was taken over and operated during the war
New Britain herald., 1925-01-22
EDISON MEMORIAL
Five Million Dollar Building fin New York Proposcd-To be Built While Inventor Lives.

New York, Jan, 22.-The erection on Fifth avenue of Sj,0Oo,00o memorial and office building as monument to Thomas A. Edison while the inventor still lives was proposed today by Charles l., Eidlitz' ch airman of the board of governors of the eclctric board Of trade and member of the Edison pioneers com posed of 65 men who worked with MT. Edison prior to 1889.
 Mir. Eidlitz pictured a structure with an Edison museum on the ground floor. an auditorium on the second and offices and clubs on the next eight. The project would be financed by the electrical trade.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-22
H,NkRUPTCY HEARINGS.

IT. first meeting O. inc creditors os Jack KeimowI'z, bankrupt, will ba held in Referee F. M. loman's ( office at 10 o'clock Msniay morn- HE. The first me3ing Of the credi- tors of the Corrian Electric Co, will be hold at The same time. The adjourned hearing Tn t.c matter of the New England Wais' co. will ;ake p)aca on Tuesday afternoon al 2 o'clock. The creditors Of ]. Nieiz- wecki vii hold their first meeting at II o'clock on Thursday, January s9. The final meeting in the matter ot 'he S,aaori Electric CO. will be hold al l0 o'clock Monday morning, Feb ruary 2. and the final meeting 0. ine creditors Of SaEe} al II o'clock Inc same morning. The creditors CT Jacob Moorad will meet for the first time at II o'clock on February = The final meeting of ths croliors o' Edward Kop'owitz wi1l be he.1 at 10 a m., February IS.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-22
URGES HEAVY FINES
Cong. Stalker Declares Bootleggers Get on Cheaper Than Under
 Old License System.
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Washington, Jan. 22.-The over head in the bootlegging business is much less in the national capital than ill any of the states, according to figures presented 10 President Coolidge today Dy Representative Stalker. republican, New York, in support of his bill 10 impose heavier penalties on liquor law violators.
 Arguing that q small fine is weak deterrent. Representative stalker declared the average fine for Hquor violations in the pist1ct Of Columbia was $4S.67 in 1922 and $-9.43 in 1923. whereas the aver aga for tI,r uni;ed states in l|2% was S17o.
 lie avowcd tha, hootIegg rs hor" can carry on their business more ch,aDIy by paying hnos than saioon- keepers could in the old days through payment Of a license fee,
New Britain herald., 1925-01-22
SUES BUS LINE OWNER
 FOR S1O,0OO FOR HURTS
Abraham PCizer Seeks Damages From Rocco Cocchillo of
 Oak Street Route.

An action to recover damages of sl0,o0O for personal injuries and hospital and medical bills, was in- stituted today by Abraham Pelzer against Rocco Cocchillo, proprietor of the Oak street bus line.
 Peizcr was boarding the bus at the corner of Church and Main street, October 3. about S:30 o'clock in the evening when the bus was put in motion pinning him between the car and an iron light standard. He claims the driver was negligent. Peizer's injuries consisted of body bruises. two broken ribs, injury to his back and permanent internal in jury.
 Papers in the suit were drawn by Attorney Saul F. Waskowitz and We're serN ed on Cocchillo by Deputy Sheriff Martin H. Horwitz,
New Britain herald., 1925-01-22
P. U. (. ORDERS CHARGE CUT
 ON BUS LINE TO HARTFORD.
 AND FIRST ZONE EXTENDED
$70,226 MISSING IN TOWN DEPOSIT FUND Gov. Trumbull Advised of Condition of Educa-
 tiOnal Account

Hartford, Jan. 2.-The attention of Governor John II. Trumbuli Is called to the loss of s70,226.41 from the town deposit fund In the annual report of the state board of educa- ton which has been filed with the governor. This loss has been ac- cumuating since the establishment of the fund in 1887 and it's distri- button to the towns of the state. The fund amounted to s763,G61.S3 in 1857 at the time of it's distribution and on January l, 1924 was $685. 435.42. The difference of S70,226.4t is unaccouuted for, according to the report of the board of education. The board points out that in Janu- ary. 1S47, ten years after the fund had been deposited with the towns, the principal had increased by s1,- .324.1S. In January 1896, fifty nine years after the state had entrusted the fund to the various towns and 29 years ago, the sum reported as prin- cipal was $754.972.34 or loss at that time of s8,6S9.49.
 The town deposit fund originated through the fact that in 1886 there was surplus In the federal treasury and congress voted that portion of this be distributed among the vari- ous states in proportion to their representation fin congress. Connec- ticut's share of this sum was $764,- 67o.60.
 Investigations show that in Hart ford county the total town deposit fund on January 1, 1S47 was s130,- 197.41 that by January 1. 1896 this had decreased to s126,937.12 and that on January 1, 1924 the total was s12S,S79,4S.
 In New Haven county the totals are: 1S47, s11$,SS5.23; 1896, $109,- S29,96 and 1924 s9o.777.S5.
 Now London county, 1S47 s1t1.- 27LGo; 1896, SIP, 2,6OO.T7; 1921, sSs,- lS16.S0.
 Fairfield county 1S47, s12o,5ss.4e; 1S96, sl2S,Si4o4; 1924 s1oo,- ] 974.05.'
 WiRdham county 1S47 s66,494.S5: 1So6. sG4,O77.09: 1924. $64.633.7S.
 Iitchheld county, 1S47 $11o,- 106.2O; 1896. s1OG,941.69; 1924. S106.625.29.
 Middlesex county 1847. SG3 3,Sn7.3O; 1S96, s62,6S4.s0: 1924 $62.70o.o5.
 Tollani county, 1S47, $47.933.95; 1896, $4S,051.07; 1924, $4o.ol8.52.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-22
NOPROOF OF CRAFT RUMORS
 AFFECTING BUILDING DEPT.,
 WOODS REPORTS TO MAYOR
CHAPMAN WILL BE BROUGHT ID CONN. Decision Reached Late To- day at Washington
 Conference

Washington, Jan. 22-The United States authorities to- day granted the request of the Connecticut authorities, repre- sented by States Attorney Hugh M. Acorn, for the trans fer of Gerald Chapman, bank robber, from federal to state charge.
 Accordingly, Chapman is to be surrendered to the Conn. authorities to be brought to Hartford where he will stand trial at the March term of the superior court for the murder of Patrolman James Skelly in New Britain, Conn.,, on Octo- Der 12.
 Atlanta, Jan. 22,-Grim and un- smiling, Gerald Chapman, notorious robber, who escaped from the At lanta federal penitentiary P months ago and who was captured on Sun day in Muncie, Ind, was returned 10 the prison this morning. When he escaped he had served but a few months of a sentence of 25 years for participation in a s2,400,0Q0 mail truck robbery in New York.
 As he started on the remainder of the 25-year sentence, charged against his account here, Connecti- cut authorities planned to claim his presence in New Britain. He has been indicted in that state for mur- der in connection with the staying of Policeman James Skelly, October 12, 1924.
 Chapman was accompanied from Indianapolis by w. N. Berrong and q. W. Hughes, deputy wardens, where he had been held since his arrest at Muncle. The trio left h. dianapolis Wednesday, but details of the route to Atlanta were not an- nounced as precaution against g possible attempt at rescne. The trir was uneventful, the wardens said.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-22
ASK PROTECTION
Dramatists. Song Writers, Etc, Are at Washington Urging Change in Copyright Laws.

Washington. Jan. 92.-several well known song writers and dra- matists testified before the house patents committee today in favor of bill to revise the copyright laws 10 better protection of authors.
 Matthew Vol, vice. president of the American Federation of Labor, opopsed the bill on the ground that t would allow entry into the United States of. foreign nlaHufactured arinting to tif$ dstriment of the American worker.
 Ellis Parker Butler, writer, favor ed the bill because it would simplify the copyright situation. He said mo- tion pictures had greatly complicat- cd the copyright question, and added:
 The movie people are the worst in the world. They would steal the teeth out of our heads if they could"
 Objection was raised against this statement and it was stricken from the record.
 Augustus Thomas also appeared in support of the bill.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-22
FAILURE PREDICTED
French Believe That New German Cabinet is Death Note of COmmer- Cial Pact.
By The Associated Press

By The Associated Press
 Paris. Jan. c@.-The formation Of the new German cabinet Of Dr. I.u- ther, and the prospects that the chancellor will have working ma jority in the Reichstag, are regarded in French official circles here as making certain the failure Of the long drawn-out commercial ncgou- ations between the two countries,
 It is pointed out that the new minister of commerce and economics, Dr. Karl Neuhaus, is one of the most uncompromising ha,crs Of France in Germany. One Of his personal friends is, next to Dr, Trcndelen- burg the most influential member Of the German delegation which has been handling the trade treaty ne gotiationS.
 French officials expect 'Ea; inc Germans will onlravur to keep the commercial discussions going with out committing themselves 10 any thing, in the hope Of tiring the pa uence of the French delegates and thus forcing France 10 take the in itiative in any rupture.