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Evening star., 1925-10-07
INSURANCE AND
FIRE PROTECTION.

Progress is reported on the fol
lowing matters, which our committee
has been instructed to actively push,
namely: The high-pressure water sys-
tenn for the protection of the busi-
ness section Of Washington against
fire. the insurance code and opposi-
ton to the Fitzgerald government
monopolistic compensation bill.
q. High Pressure.-A committee
has been appointed by the District
Commissioners, consisting Of Frank
p. Cartwright, representing the De-
partment of Commerce; George b.
Kennedy, the Budget Bureau; Daniel
District Commissioners. and George
s. Watson. chief OF the District Fire
Department. to make a report on the
and cost of installation, and an ap-
mended by the District Commission
ers to carry on the work Of this COM
mittee.
Our committee feels that this ac-
tion is the first step in bringing to a
successful conclusion this much need
ed improvement for the protection of
Washington against the menace of a
disastrous conflagration, which pro-
iect has been urged by the Board Of
Trade for many years. and will re-
suit in it's early installation.
-. Insura nee Code.-The insura nee
code was favorably reported out of
both the Senate and the House Dis
trict Committee last session and un-
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John s. Henderson. who provided the
| attractive site at Il figure considerably
below it's current market value.
| ''Of still greater importance to the
efficiency Of library service in the Dis
trict is the Improvement in the SAL
ary situation. due to the application
OF the classification act of 1923. Ii.
brary service in the past was handi-
capped by excessive turnover among
employees. it being obviously impos-
sible to retain trained librarians at
salary rates seldom exceeding 81 200
, year. This situation was greatly i'm
proved under the classification law,
and the library trustees reported la st
year that appropriate ALLEGATIONS were
secured for 6S out OF 81 positions.
Viewed as "a whole. however. Ii.
brary service in Washington is still in
adequate as compared with the serv.
Ice enjoyed by other American cities.
Thus Washington ranks twenty-third
among 81 cities of 100000 population
and over In per capita support of it's
Public Library The average per cap.
ita support of public libraries in SO
cities. as reported by the American
Library Association. is s. cents: Wash
ington pays only 4S cents. In 35
cities the number Of library branches
averages II: Washington has g. In
this connection 1t is interesting to
note that two national orEa MIA tions,
the American Library AsSoCiat ton and
the National Education Association,
have pa ssed resolutions deploring the
inadequate support OF library service
In the National Capital.
The committees first recommends
tion is that funds he appropriated
for adequate maintenance of the
Mount Pleasant Bra Library This
splendid library represents an initial
investment of $225.000. only SIS 900 OF
which was furnished by the District.
Despite this fact Congress failed to
appropriate the full amount necessary
for It's maintenance. 4 saving in
appropriations of SIO,S0O. represent.
ing the sala ries of nine assistants.
has made 1t impossible to operate the
chifdren's rooms, occupying the whole
second floor OF the building There
are 20 schools in the immediate e neigh.
borhood with an enrolment of 1900
pupils. but these school children are
deprived of needed library service
while books and tables gather dust
from disuse. 1t is evident that neglect
of this sort may be rightfully resented
by the donors and render them less
ready to respond to requests for other
branch buildings, which are so urgent.
ly needed
The committees second recon-.
mendation relates to the plan ad.
vanced by DR.. Bowerman for the ac-
commodation of library branches in
public school buildings. This money
saving policy. based upon sound eco
nomic reasoning, was developed by the
superintendent of schools and the pub
lie librarian three years ago, 1t which
time il was approved by the Board of
Education. the Board of Library Trus
tees and the District Commissioners
In accordance with this policy rooms
were set aside for branch libra ries in
the Mcfarland and Langley Schools
and special branch library room was
provided and equipped in the Eastern
High School Building then under con.
struction. Despite repeated recon-
menda tions. these public school library
branches have never been opened
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Similar library rooms for general pub
lie use have been provided for in six
new school buildings soon to be thrown
open, but 1t appears that no funds will
be available for their maintenance.
The committee believes that this plan
Is a worthy one and that funds should
be appropriated to make possible the
proper administering Of the library
rooms already provided and Of the ad-
ditional rooms in new school build
tngs when they are opened.
These two recommendations made
by the committee are specific and re-
late to immediate, pressing needs.
However. in view Of Washington's low
standing S compared with other met
ropolitan cities. the committee feels
that the problem calls for more COM
prehensive treatment. and to this end
1t makes third and final recon-
mendat ton.
1T is evident that library service in
Washington has not been thought Of
In terms of actual community needs
by those responsible for the appropria-
tion OF public funds. The act Of 1896,
under which the Public Library oper-
ates, should be revised to reflect pres
ent needs and practice. and definite
program of future development should
be formulated. The necessity for a
five-year building program has been
recognized in the case of the public
schools. This need applies equally to
library service, the demand for which
is sufficiently demonstrated. by the
steady annual increase In the registra.
ton of Public Library borrowers
The committee believes that this
five-year program should be so drafted
as to distribute the cost of purcha sing
sites for branch library buildings over
the stated period. with due regard to
proba i,crea ses In real estate val
nes. They believe that careful atten-
ton should be given TO location of such
branches as dictated by population
density. accessibility and cost. FL
nally, they believe that Washingt on's
tive-year library program should be
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6O-4O PLAN GIVEN UNQUALIFIED.
SUPPORT OF BOARD OF TRADE
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been arrived at as yet. nor specific
plans or estimates formulated
When all data incident thereto has
been collated and tentative plan pre-
pared 1t Is the expectation OF your
committee that opportunity will be af-
forded all interested parties to study
such data and plan, with a view to
making constructive suggestions, be-
fore being drafted into form for sub
mission to Congress.
Work on existing projects has
progressed within limitation of avail
able appropria tions.
OF the $4,000 appropriated for
the Anacostia River and park project
all but $4,000, made specifically
available for land purchase above Ben
ming Bridge, was spent for sea wall
construction and dredging. All dredg,
ing below Benning road has been COM
pleted. with 100000 cubic yards of
material being deposited. about $500
linear feet of sea wall completed and
1000 tons Of riprap foundation placed
during the fiscal year.
''Of the $4,000 specifically available
for land purchases. $4,000 was spent
in acquiring % acres OF land. and
negotiations are under way for further
purchases involving the available bal
ance.
The project is about As per cent
completed.
The controlling depths in the Vir-
Ginia Channel were 10 feet. and 21.5
feet in the Washington Channel
Your committee recommends ad.-
quate appropriation by Congress for
improving and maintaining a 24-foot
channel in the Potomac River. as
recommended by the chief of engineers
of the Army in his annual report.
The combined commerce on the
Potomac and Anacostia Rivers at
Washington for the calendar year
1924 was reported as about ! 440 900
short tons. valued at sl5.a60. 900. the
principal items, In order of tonnag ge.
being sand and gravel. sas-ma king oil
general mercha ndise, bituminous coal.
forest products and brick. The num-
her of passengers carried was about
$4,000. showing considera BILE in
crease in tonnage and valuation. with
a decrease in passenger traffic
In conclusion. your committee
wishes to state that in view of the
ia pid growth and development OF the
National Capital every facility AS to
depth and width of channel. terminals
and so forth should be provided as an
encouragement to the development Of
water-horne commerce.
FRANK +. LEETCH, Chairman"
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PUBLIC LIBRARY.

Since the last report of the com.
mittee on Public Library one of its
ma jor recommendations has been real
lied. and Washington now possesses,
in the Mount Pleasant Library. one
of the most up-to-date and best plan
ned branch libraries constructed In
any city in recent years.
This is n real accomplishment of
which the city may well be proud 1t
was made possible through the gem
erosity of the Carnegie Corporation.
which donated 100000. or twice the
amount originally promised. and Mrs
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planned to develop the present service
50 that 1t will be equal at least to the
average standard for cities OF COM
parable size.
''WM. NICK. CLAYTON, Chairman"
New Britain herald., 1925-09-14
NEW HAVEN POLICE ARE
 FAR FROM A SOLUTION
Mystery es 10 Identity of Slain Man Or His Slayers, Is Not
 Settled.

New Haven, Sept. If P>-Unable to identify the man who was killed and his body taken in taXicab to West Haven last Wednesday, the po- lice, the coroner and the states at torney's office made no headway to- day in the inquiry into the homicide. States Attorney Alling said that the case is one of the most ba1fling his office had had to deal with of late. If the officers could determine who the victim was, he said, it would be possible to move towards a prosecu- tion.
 Joseph Macri, brother of Olympia Macri who killed John Bagnano last winter, and his friend, Nick De Mil To, are still under detention in New York for the New Haven police.
 Police have prepared for distrbu- ton g. desciption of the man who was killed. They give his age at about 55, weight 165 and height five feet nine inches. The man is known to have been sitting in front of g. store in Congress avenue, last Tues day afternoon with a crowd about him interested in his actions which were those of man muddlcd from use of liquor
New Britain herald., 1925-09-14
Ignorant Policeman Sends
 People From SYnagOgue

New Haven, Sept 14 tF-Mem- hers Of a congregation at a syna- gogue in White street who were holding a solemn service carly Sun day omrning had great surprise when an officer rushed in and order cd all to get out The worshippers were observing an event which pre- cedes Rosh Hoshanah but neighbors did not know this. Word was sent to the precinct station and an officer vas ordered 10 investigate. Under the impression the noise came from group of mischief makers the of ficor went in and rushed everybody 10 the street.
 Explanation given today was that the officer was now one. and that the complaint indicated a breach of Ithe peace
New Britain herald., 1925-09-14
City Items

George H. Shine has been select cd to fill the position of clerk of the Modern Woodmen of the World, held by the late Gerge A. Stark for more than 15 years. Mir. Shines has been member of the Woodmen for many years.
 Thomas Mullen, formerly of the North & Judd Mfg, Co.,, has entered the employ of the Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co.
 Miss Alice Schenck and Miss Mary Cummings, nurses at St. Vim cents hospital, New York city. spent the weekend with Miss schenck's parents MT. and Mrs. John schenck of South High street.
 Mrs Charles L, Barnes of Barnes dale and daughter, Mrs. R, B. Peer of Winsted left this afternoon for Los Angeles where they will visit Mrs, Barnes two sons Warren R. and Raymond K. Barnes.
 Miss Dorothy Walrath, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. H. E. Walrath of Hillcrest avenue, has returned to Fairfax Hall, Basic, Va, where she will resume her studies,
 The school year of 1925-1926 will be formally launched this afternoon when the first general meeting of New Britain school teachers will be held at 3:45 o'clock in the auditor ium of the Walnut Hill school supt Holmes will preside.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-14
NOTED LAWYER DIES
Max Pam Also Was Financial Ey- pert Aiding Dawes In Organizing Illinois Bank.

New York, Sept. IA IPl-Max Pam, noted lawyer, organizer with Vice President Charles G. Dawes of the Central Trust company of Illinois and founder of the University of Notre Dame School of Journalism, died today at his home here from a heart attack. He was 60 years old.
 Mir. Pam had been ill for two months. He died in his home at 36 West SiXty-F'ifth street.
 He conducted the legal part of the consolidation of the United States Steel corporation in 1901. He was associated with the late E. H. Harri- man in the reorganization of the Kansas City. Pittsburgh & Gulf and allied companies into the Kansas City Southern railroad of which he was general counsel and director until 1905. He also participated in the reorganization of the B. G. o. Southwestern railroad and was asso- ciated as counsel with John W. Gates and others in the organization of the American Steel & Wire con- pany.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-14
SPEAKS TO RAEUS CLUB

Frank Jewell Raymond was the speaker at the Raeus Club luncheon, at the Hotel Burritt this noon. Mr. Raymond chose as his subject Personality and Service in Busi- ness" and members of the club agreed that his talk was the best heard this year. MT Raymond stressed the immeasurable value in business of giving service, thinking first, last and forever of the cus- toner and his wants and satisfac- tion. He urged constant endeavor on the part of the business man to cultivate the smile of personality. adding that such smile goes hand in hand with and is absolutely in- dispensable to ultimate success.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-14
RADIO DEVELOPMENT
 SHOWN IN NEW YORK
Two Big Espositions Under Way Detail Progress Made in
 Wireless.

New York, Sept. l4 Rl-Radio displays illustrating the progress made in the industry during the past year will be shown throughout this week at two expositions in progress simultaneously in this city Thou sands of manufacturers and dealers with exhibitions of their newest in- ventions in the field are represented at the exposition.
 The National Radio exposition opened Saturday in the Grand Cen tral palace and the Radio Worlds fair will open tonight in the 24Sth field artillery armory in the Bronx
 Among the inventions to be dis played al the latter show is one by Bernays Johnson, which he says will light electric lights by radio while they are being held in the hand or are on a table, He also will show q crystal receiver which. he says. will produce a sufficient volume of sound l to fill concert hall. Another of his inventions is a set which he has de- vised to fit into an aviator's helmet, so the pilot of a plane can be his own radio operator.
 f During the show Miss Jennie R, Miller of Oswego. N. Y, an invalid will be presented with special five tube receiving set for her record of having heard 252 stations with a one-tuhe set. These stations includ. ed KFI. Los Angeles: sNO, New castle, England, and KZKZ. Manila
New Britain herald., 1925-09-14
Buys Girl Clothes, Then
 Proceeds to Slash Them

Stamford. Sept. II R-Frank Bayes, negro, who thought he had right to cut up the clothes of Mabel Green, with whom he had kept company three years was sent to jail for GO days today. He said he bought the clothes, and he had also discovered that his sweetheart had another gentleman friend.
 Louis Gallo. of New Haven arrest ed Friday with 165 gallons of alco- hol in his machine was fined s25o and costs with 80 days added, today. Two New Haven women who were with Gallo were released.
 Daniel Fallon, machine driver, who had made liquor in his garage was given 30 days in jail and fine of s250.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-14
TWO ARRESTED AND TYO
 ESCAPE IN ROBBERY
New London Policeman Prevents Wholesale Burglary In
 Clothing Store

New London, Sept. fl R - Caught ed-handed by Patrolman Henry Hilk in the act of making 8 wholesale robbery in the clothing store of Brennan, Inc, clothiers at 12s Bank street, this city, early Sunday morning Jose Reyes, 2s. and Juan Betancourt, 2i both Chilians of New York were bound over to the next term of the crim- inal court under bonds of sS,000 each when presented In the local police court this morning, The al- legged ring leader of the gang, An- gelo Diaz and Jose Diaz, his broth- CT, made theS escape when the quartette were surprised in their operations and are being sought by the police. Phillip Morgan, 5, of Providence, R, l.. is being held as material witness, under bonds of s1 1,0O0 having been known, accord- ing 10 the police to have associated with the man previous 10 the rob- bery.
 According to confessions the guar tette came to the city about 10 days ago and planned the robbery. En- toring the basement in the rear Of the store they had already packed three extra large suit cases, three sea bags, and made up large bale of suits, overcoats, hats and dresses when discovered by Patrolman Hick. Three of the burglars were in the basement of the store when the patrolman entered but because of the darkness and his having only a small flashlight two of the men l slipped out while the patrolman grabbed the third, Reyes,
 Betancourt made his escape through the transom of the front door but was apprehended six hours later by Patrolman Lyden.a Betan- | court was in company with Angelo i Diaz at the time of the apprehen- sion but Angelo managed to escape the policeman in spite of two shots being fired at him.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-14

the court that he came home drunk on both occasions and started to make trouble so that she was forced to call the police. On the first set of charges the man was fined s7 and costs while on the second he was given a suspended jail sentence of 20 days and placed on probation until November 9.
 Henry Cone, who resides at the Central hotel, pleaded guilty to charges of drunkenness and breach of the peace. He was arrested yes- terday on complaint of the proprie- tor of the hotel. who told Policeman Edward Carroll that Cone was kick Ing at the doors on the rooms and using bad languages about the prem ises. He was fined s5 and costs.
 Patrick Naples of 11s Beaver street, arrested after an accident on West Main street last night, was dis charged by the court on a charge of operating without registration on his person when he produced his certificate In court this morning. Naples was arrested by Supernu- merary Policeman James McCue aft CT he coIided with a machine driven by Miss Helen Nadolny of S5 Silver street, Bristol.
 Michael Hornlak of 35 Willow street and Joseph Rennock of 119 Willow street were placed in care of Probation Officer Edward c, Con- nolly when they were found guilty on charges of vagrancy. The police told the court that the two youths were sleeping in barns and sheds and had no means of support George Collins arrested them last night,
New Britain herald., 1925-09-14
BARLEYCORN TRIPS
 MANY OVER SUNDAY
Unusual Showing for 'Dry''
 Country in Court Today

Practically all of the cases before Judge Benjamin W. filling In police court this morning were the result of drinking over the weekend, a large number being charged with drunken ness while others managed 10 keep out of the hands of the police until after they had committed some other ohense as the result Of their drinking.
 George Collins and John Nebauer, both roomers at the Hotel Belmont on Church street, were arrested yes- terday after the police received a complaint that they had been fighting at the hotel When the police ar rested the men, both showed signs of the struggle, Nebauer having one eye completely closed while the other was partly closed. Collins was said to have been bleeding from the nose and showed other marks, but when he took the witness stand this morning he denied that he had been in q fight with Nebauer, claiming that the marks he had on his face were the result of a beating his wife had given him several nights ago.
 He denied that he had ever seen Nebauer before, and when he beheld the face of his alleged opponent. he said Gee, guess I must be a Jack Dempsey" Both defendants had been drinking, and the court merged the charges against them and fined them each s10 and costs.
 The case against Fred Cote of 184 Washington street, charged with as- saulting Mrs, Laura Pelletier. was continued until Thursday when the Uoman's husband told the court that she was unable 10 be present this morning. Cote is alleged tc has assaulted the woman with a picture, inflicting a bad gash on her head.
 Benjamin Guida of SS Silver street and Joseph Jezsky of 67 Lymar street, charged with drunkenness and breach of the peace, were each fined $7 and costs. The two young men attended party on North Bur. ritt street last night where plenty ot liquor was available. Neither could remember how many drinks they had but Policemen John Rappanott and Thomas Nolan told the courr that both were drunk when arrested at restaurant on Broad stree about midnight.
 Joseph Cozinski of 59 Beavel street was arrested twice during tn, weekend, once Saturday night b! Traffic Policeman Thomas J. Feene! and again yesterday by Patrolmar William Mccarthy. Both times h. was charged with drunkenness anc breach Of the peace. His wife tolt
New Britain herald., 1925-09-14

Don't believe your teeth are
 natu9aLy'' dull Just accept this TO- day fest. See how dag zGn6 white teeth and heathy gums come when film coats go. HERE is a simple test that l \ proves the truth of the recent dental statement that dull, Off color" teeth can be frightened amaz- ingly, given dazzling whiteness.
 In few days you can work a great change in the color of your teeth. Can give them clear and charming gleam.
 There is a new way in tooth and gum care. A way that removes the dingy film that clouds your teeth. A film that absorbs dis eolorations and keeps teeth dingy looking.
 Just run your tongue across your teeth. And you will feel,th film. It is the great enemy of pretty teeth and healthy gums.
 It elings to the teeth, gets into erevices and stays. It forms a breeding place for germs. It lays your gums open to bacterial st- tack, your teeth open to decay. Those germs, with tartar, are the chief cause of pyoThea
New Britain herald., 1925-09-14
SLIT AGAINST TAUORS

Ernest Passaro and Dorado Con- forto, doing business at 70 Church street as the Carlson Tailors, have been named defendants In suit for s200 damages bought by D. & R. Blutstein of Hartford. The plaintiffs seek to recover money for goods sold and deliverd. Nair &. Nair issued the writ, which Is returnable In the city court the fourth Monday of September. Constable Fred Wrinkle today closed the store of the de- l fendants.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-14
ASST, SURGEON GEN. DIES.

Washington, Sept. 19 P,-Dr. Henry k. Carter. assistant surgeon general of the United States, died at his home here today, after a long illness. Born in Carolina county Vir- sinia, In 1852. pr. Carter was con- sidered one of the foremost medical and sanitary specialists in the coun. try. He founded the present mari. time quarantine system, and was nominated for the Nobel Prize in connection with yellow fever work.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-14
NAMED U. S. MINISTER.

Washington, Sept. IA P-Ap- pointment of Evan F. Young. of South Dakota, as minister to the Dominican republic( was announced today at the White House. William w. Russell of the District of Colum- bia, was named minister to Siam. Young Is now serving in the state department as chief of the bureau of eastern affairs.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-14
What Price Glory? Three
 Cents for Saving Life

Pressburg. Czechoslovakia, Sept, 14 P(-Three cents was the fnan- cial measure of the joy experienced by a young man when a gypsy savd his sweetheart from drowning in the Danube. The young lovers had