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Evening star., 1926-10-20
Porters Turn Up Missing When Expert
On Snakes Makes Weekly Train Trips

and Philadelphia to meet the $50 or
more school teachers taking his eX-
tension courses in nature study. lie
boards the same trains each week and
the porters have learned to know
him.
The big test will come next Sat
urday night when Prof. Green leaves
for Cleveland with a suit case con-
tanning 10 different kinds of snakes
He plans to use the reptiles in a
lecture before the Natural History
Society of Cleveland on Sunday. In
the collection will be rattler black
snake green, pilot black, coach whip,
pine. copperhead, milk, ribbon and
fox snakes.
Evening star., 1926-10-20
DEGREES NUPTIAL LEWTY,
Bishop Urges Against Tying OBJ
jects to Wedding Cars.

ROCHESTER, n. Y, October 20 LP.
-Characterizing as little less than
disgraceful" the celebrations outside
the churches following wedding cere-
monies. the Right Rev. Thomas F..
Hickey, Bishop of the Rochester do
cese Of the Catholic Church. Mon
day denounced them and urged in a
pastoral letter that such levity be abol-
ished.
He declared: with all earnestness
we protest against the practice of at
taching objects of any kind to the car
or carriage awaiting the bridal party
and we insist they be allowed to leave
the church with respect due the place
and occasion. Nor should this prac-
tice take place away from the church,
but be totally stopped at all places
and times"
Evening star., 1926-10-20
BROWNLOW APPOINTED.
Clephane Also Named to Citizens
Relief Association.

Louis Brownlow, one time District
Commissioner and former city man
ager of Petersburg, Va, and Knox.
vile, Tenn. was appointed by the
Board Of Commissioners yesterday to
be a member Of the Citizens Relief AS
sociation. Walter C. Clephane. promi.
nent Washington lawyer, also was
appointed a member of the associa-
ton. Both appointments were made to
fill vacancies caused by the death of
Milton E. Allies. and the removal from
the city of DR.. j. Stanley Durkee,
former president of Howard Uni
Versity.
The following members of the or.
ganization. whose terms expire No
vember 8, were reappointed: Mrs. FL.
len Spencer Mussey. second vice pres
ident; William j. Flather, treasurer;
A. j. Driscoll, John Dolph. Fred S.
Lincoln, Louis A. Simon. Mgr. c. F.
Thomas, rector of ST. Patrick s
Church; John c. Wineman, and
George S. Wilson. director Of the
board of public welfare.
Evening star., 1926-10-20
BISHOP SCOUTS IDEA
BRITAIN is NEAR FALL
London Prelate Declares Necessity
Always Brings Forth In
genuity of English.
Rr the Associated Press.

Rv the Associated Press
PROVIDENCE. r. l.. October 20.
-Ensland is not going TO the dogs,
declared Right Rev Arthur Foley
Winnington-Ingram, Lord Bishop of
London, yesterday following an ad-
dress to Brown University students,
referring TO Dean 1nge's recent proph-
eCv that disaster lurked in Britain s
wake.
only when Britain is faced with
seen1ing disaster does her grit, in
Cenuity and pluck come to the fore
rround." said Bishop Ingram. Brit
hin always waits until things are dark
,hefore she mendS.
."Once the coal strike is out of the
way England will come back very rap
idly"
When asked hoW American youth
impressed him he said; II find very
little difference between your boys
and girls here and those at home.
They are not one whit different from
the boys and girls Of 40 years ago"
Evening star., 1926-10-20
FIND MACHINE GUN,
Police Locate Second Near Spot
Where Weiss Was Slain.

CHICAGO. October 20 CP).-The find.
ing today Of a second machine gun
nest n few hundred yards from the
spot where Little Hymie" Weiss, and
his companion. Paddy Murray, were
killed. last week, led police to hunt a
third machine gun hast night The
shooting on North State street near
Superior street also wounded w. w.
O'Brien, attorney. and two others, who
are recovering.
That the gangster slayers evidently
believed in efficiency was noted by DO
lice in their discovery as the gun, oc-
cupying a third floor room, was located
where cross-f1re from its mate in
sured death or wounds.
Evening star., 1926-10-20
SAYS NEW YORK COPIES
D. C. TRAFFIC LIGHTS
Director Eldridge Informs Com
missioners Local Coordination
System Is Approved in Gotham.

Traffic Director NJ. o. Eldridge proud
ly called the attention of the Commits
sioners yesterday to the plans of the
New York City traffic department to
copy Washington's system of co-ordi-
mating automatic traffic signal lights.
The co-ordinated or wave system, as
the New York traffic engineers de-
scribe 1t. was first inaugurated in
Washington on the Sixteenth street
and Massachusetts avenue light-con-
trolled areas. as means of expediting
traffic.
According to information Mr.. Ed
ridge received from New York, the
traffic experts there will coordinate
the lights on six of the most impOr-
tant traffic arteries, including Fifth
and Sixth avenues and Grant Con
course. While it requires a speed
ranging from 22 to "a miles an hour
to proceed through the light-controlled
areas in Washington without inter
ruption. the New York traffic engi-
neers have decided to time the lights
there so that 20-mile-an-hour speed
will be required.
Evening star., 1926-10-20
FOUR RULERS TO ATTEND
WEDDING OF LEOPOLD
Royalty of Sweden, Belgium, Nor.
way and Denmark to Be Guests
at Marriage to Astrid.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
STOCKHOLM, October 20.-The
rulers Of four nations. those of
Sweden, Belgium, Denmark and Nor
way, will arrive in Stockholm as we'd
ding guests early next month when
Princess Astrid and Crown Prince
Leopold of Belgium are united by a
civil marriage in the white Sea"
Hall of the Swedish royal castle. The
mayor of Stockholm, Carl Lindhagen.
a veteran Socialist, probably will per-
form the ceremony, which will be fol-
lowed by religious services in Brus-
sells. The Queens of Belgium, Den
mark and Norway also will be
present.
Evening star., 1926-10-20
C. H. PIERSON DIES.
California Edison Official Was For
mer Journalist.

LOS ANGELES, October 90 P.-
Charles II. P!erson, 81 years old. as
sistant vice president of the Southern
California Edison Co. and one OF the
most widely known former newspap-
er men in California. died here yester-
day.
He was born in Batavia, N. Y, and
worked on the Buffalo Courier and the
Buffalo Times and at the Associated
Press headquarters In New York City.
Evening star., 1926-10-20
HIGHER COURT TO REVIEW
Justice Department Indicates Ac-
tion in Sullivan Tax Case.

The Department Of Justice last
night indicated the decision of the
Circuit Court Of Appeals at Richmond
on the Manly S. Sullivan tax case
would be carried TO the Supreme Court
for review.
While official comment on the deci.
sion was withheld pending receipt of
the formal opinion. Mrs. Mabel Walker
Willebrandt. in charge of prohibition
cases. said other circuits had upheld
the contention Of the Government In
this respect.
Evening star., 1926-10-20

STATE COLLEGE, Pa, october 20
There is no scrimmage of porters
when Prof. George r. Green, head of
the nature study department Of Penn
sylvania State College, appears on
the train platform with his luggage.
They are wise to the fact that the
professors bags are just as likely to
contain snakes. lizards, swapping tur-
ties and horned toads as spare shirts
and socks, and the usually attentive
porters steer a wide course when
they see him coming.
Prof. Green makes weekly trips to
Wilkes Barre. Scranton, Westchester
Evening star., 1926-10-20
Ordered to Philippines.

Maj. Clifford l.. Corbin, Quarter
master Corps, on duty at the War De-
partment, has been ordered to the
Philippines for duty and will sail from
New York December %.
Evening star., 1926-10-20

Officials of the Isle of Man on their
installation in Office swear to execute
the laws as straightly as the "herrins's s
backbone doth lie in the midst Of the
fish"
New Britain herald., 1926-01-05
REACTION SETS IN
ON THE EXCHANGE
Reduction in Call Rate Has
No Effect

New Park, Jan. bOPl-Despite the
reducusy m the call money rate to
4 per cs.,t, the lowest since October
20. stocf prices turned reactionary
today afs.r an opening display OF
moderate strength. Short selling on
the theory that the technical posi-
ton OF the market warranted a re-
action, and heavy proht-taking by
wealthy individuals who delayed the
sale of their speculative holdings so
that income taxes on the same would
not be payahs before March, 1927,
were generally attributed as the
reasons for th~ Ncline.
Heavy oversuDscription OF the Ma
tional Cash Register common stock
issues, which Immediately went to a
4 point premium over the Offering
price, and reports of expanding steel
operations In the middle west were
the days chief items of business and
financial news. There were a few
exceptions to the general trend, In
ternational Harvester advancing 3Ia
points above yesterdays final quota
ton, and Atlantic, Gulf and West In
dies az. Atlantic Coast Line was
hammered down So points, Dupont
) Ia, American Can and Mathc.
son Alkali and Postum Cereal, 3
each,
New Britain herald., 1926-01-05
Crane Company Head
Gives Away Four Million

Boston, Jan. R,-Stock worth
S4,OO0,oOO in the Crane company,
manufacturers of steam plumbing
supplies, has been distributed to
more than $500 employees who have
been in the service Of the company
Tor 10 years or longer, under the
terms Of a Christmas gift just an
nounced by r. T. Crane, Jr., presi-
dent of the company.
The present market value OF the
stock Is SEQ a share The award
was made on the basis of one share
for each year of service. The larg-
est single block OF the stock went
TO James N. Wrath of Chicago, a
collector for the company for IS
years.
The distribution was made from
the personal stockholdings OF Mr.
Crane. No conditions or restrictions
New Britain herald., 1926-01-05
Wall Street Briefs

Net profit Of $2,S11,323 after IN
tcrest depreciation and federal
taxes for the fiscal year ended Oc-
tober 81, 1926, Is reported by Con-
tinental Motors Corporation, equiv
alent TO S1.Go a share on 1,760,S45
shares Of capital stock. This COM
paros with S2,502,522 or $1.42 a
share in the preceding year.
L. s. Hoffman Machinery Co. has
called for redemption on March /,
its 7 per cent convertible preferred
stock at $40 a share and has fixed
March 81 as the last day for con-
version into common stock at the
rate Of Is shares for one of pre-.
ferred.
Capital stock OF the Postum
Cereal Co. today was placed on an
annual dividend basis of $40 a
share with a quarterly disburse-
ment OF S1,10 a share, payable Feb
ruary l to holders Of record Janu-
airy 81, The company has out
standing 100000 shares of capital
stock. Last November the took was
split up 2 for and the Jell-o Co
recently was acquired for $4,000
shares of Postum stock.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-05
City Items

No change was noted today in the
condition OF George W. Klett. who
is seriously III at the New Britain
General hospital.
A daughter was born this morning
to Mr. and Mrs, Louis r. Raphael OF
Grove Hill.
Charged with reckless driving,
Almond Bernie. Of Bristol and
Dominick Gambandelle Of New
Haven were arrested this morning
by state Officer Kamenski,
Automobile operators licenses were
returned today TO Jacob Post, 1854
West Main street, and Lester Lynch,
9S Dwight street.
After violating his parole from the
Massachusetts reformatory. Bonislaw
KarasWiecz was taken back to the
reformatory this afternoon. He was
arrested Saturday.
Alex Hairs. 80 Magnolia street ran
into and broke the traffic post at
West Main and High streets this
morning. He has offered to pay for
| me damage,
Claiming that a thief stole five
empty crates from the cellar at 1873
Putnam street, Wednesday. Leo
Levinson, 1913 Putnam street report
ed the matter to the police today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederic Zestler and
Mrs. Hugh C. Trey have returned to
Washington. D. c. after spending
the holiday with Mrs. and Mrs.
Henry ]. Warner Of Queen street
Plainyillc.
William r. Bush who expects to
return to Newport Naval Station OF
Rhode Island before setting sale for
Cuba on the Z. s. s. Wyoming bat
tleship was rendered farewell
party by his parents Mr., and Mrs.
Emil Bush at his home last night.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-05
EX-KLANSMAN THREATENED

New Haven, Jan. GP-Arthur J.
Mann, former kligraph Of New
Haven chapter Knights of the Ku
Klux Khan recently disbanded, today
said he had received threats by tele-
phone because of his action In max
Ing public yesterday the fact that
the chapter had disbanded, and also
because he had criticized and con-
demned the order. 1t is understood
that there is a second group of
Klansmen holding allegiance to an
organization which came into the
state last February after a schism in
the national body. This second group
has since organized as the Ku Klux
Khan of Connecticut.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-05
Boy Is Given Hero Award
BY Carnegie Foundation

Providence, r, l.. Jan. 5 Pl-A
Carnegie medal for heroism was pre-
scented William Lester Kate. altar
boy at the Church of the Messiah,
in an impressive service at the
church.
The boy attempted to rescue Mead
Wilkinson from drowning. at Bar
rington beach near here September
1. He was clutched by the drown.
ing man In death grip and pulled
beneath the surface, breaking away
only with the aid Of his brother,
Howard, who came to the younger
boys rescue.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-05
RABBI Wise NOW
FLAYS ACCuSE:RS
Calls Them JealOus,,I
Charges Will Be Dropped

Boston, Jan, Ps-Rabbi Stephen
s, Wise. OF New York, whose SER
mon regarding Christianity and
Jesus brought about a controversy
between his attackers and defend
ers among the Jews, said here last
night that he believed the Agudath
Harabonim (the union OF orthodox
rabbis) would withdraw the edict
1t issued against him as consc-
quence OF his sermon.
II do not think ] am still re-
sarded as a hereto by py orthodox
brethren" he assorted
Rabbi Wise was speaking at a
mass meeting held In Symphony
hall by the Boston committee Of
the United PalestiSa appeal. the
occasion being tho opening of the
drive for Boston's quota OF the
campaign. His remarks had special
interest because his resignation as
chairman Of the United Palestine
appeal was declined yesterday in
New York by the executive com.
-slttee Of the body.
I shall be enormously surprised"
Rabbi Wise said In his address. III
the Agudath Hara bonim does not
presently withdraw the edict which
this group OF inexpIicably jealous
teachers Of Israel drew up, with
perhaps little more haste than was
needful in the circumstances.
Eve shall soon have a full SYM
phony. Naturally enough. the rab-
bis, after shaking off the leader
ship Of few men who set out to
harm Palestine, rather than indict
or condemn them, will take the
place where they belong among the
earnest and fervent advocates of the
recreation OF Jewish life in the
Jewish land"
New Britain herald., 1926-01-05
Mrs. Margaret NCGrath

Funeral services for Mrs. Mar
garet McGrath were held at the late
home. FL Olive street, this morning
at $50 o'clock and at the church of
st. John the Evangelist at o'clock
with solemn high mass Of requiem.
Rev. Thomas j. Laden celebrated
the mass. At tho offertory Mrs.
katherine Crowley Solomon sang
pie Jesu," and as the body was be-
ing borne from the church she sang
Some Sweet Day"
The pail bearers were Christopher
Bigley, Norman Bigley, Bernard Big
leg, Raymond Bigley, Charles klett
and William Murphy. Father Laden
conducted committal services at the
grave at st. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-05
regarding disposal OF the stock
employees who shared in the distrii
ton was attached to the gift,
S1SO.OOO ASKED In SUITS

New Haven. Jan. S Up Damage
suits filed In superior court here ioi
the session which opened today as-
gregate over $4,000 distributed
among "a suits. In one suit Mitchell
Roberts, an employe. seeks 800, O0o
from the New Haven road for in
iuries.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-05
Mrs. Catherine MCCalmont

Funeral services for Mrs. Gather
inc McCalmont, former resident, who
died In New York yesterday will be
held at B. c. Porter Sons funeral
parlors Thursday afternoon at 2:15
o'clock. Burial will be IN Fairview
cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-05
SD CHICK TOR I.IKEMEN

a check for $25 was received to-
day by Chief William ]. Noble, for
The Firemen's Pension Fund, which
was sent by Miller & Olson for rec
ognition Of the work done by the fire
department at the fire In their store
about a month ago.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-05
Death
Joseph SpaCkuS

Joseph Spackus of 100 Osgood
avenue died at the New Britain Cen
cral hospital this morning,
He is survived by one brother
who lives at the foregoing address,
and a mother in Lithuania.
Funeral arrangements in charge
OF J. NJ. Curtin company. are incom-
plete.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-05
Funerals
Mrs, Katherine DOGGY

Services for Mrs. Katherine Doc
cey, who died at the New Britain
General hospital yesterday morning
at the age of 10 years, will be held
tomorrow morning at $50 o'clock
at the home, 121 Clark street, and
at st. Mary's church at o'clock.
Burial will be at st. Mary's ceme-
terry.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-05

It may be winter up north, but
it's still summer down in Mississippi.
Miss Patsy nellie Jolly Of Gulfport,
Miss, was elected queen of bathing
beauty pageant held there on Christ
mas day.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-05
DIsHONORABLY DISCHARGED

New London. Jan. s Rl-Charles ].
Fosarty and James L. Little, coast
guard machinist mates, were today
dishonorably discharged from the
service as punishment for their part
in the smuggling OF eight cases ri
liquor from a vessel in rum row scv
eral weeks ago.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-05
RAEITS CIJJR ELECTION

Or, Benjamin L. Protass was
elected president of the Raeus club
yesterday. Other officers are: Ed
ward A. Mag, vice-president; Alfred
lie Witt, treasurer; secretary, Israel
Nair.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-05
DIR. w. z. Bunnell

Funeral services for Dr. Wilbur
Pitkin Bunnell OF "a Lincoln street,
veteran physician who died at the
New Britain hospital Saturday as
he was on the operating table,
were held at the undertaking par
Tors OF 3. c. Porter Sons this aft
ernoon at 2 o'clock. Frederic I.
Fay. assistant to Rev. George w.
c, Hill OF the South Congregational
church, oficiated.
After the services at the funeral
home the body was taken to his
former home in Hartford, and
burial was in Cedar Hill cemetery
there.
Relatives Of DR.. Bunnell acted as
bearers.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-05

Rabbi Wise declared that "Bos-
tons response TO my reacceptanco
OF leadership guarantees the com.
plete triumph OF the national cam.
paign,"
New Britain herald., 1926-01-05
CAROLS ROMANCE
STILL IS TOPIC
Nine. LupeScO Now Said to Be
Seeking Divorce

Milan, Jan. Rl-Mme Magda
Lupesco. friend OF Prince Carol OF
Rumania and authenticated, blue.
eyed daughter OF Jewish merchant
In Jassy. is credited with trying 10
obtain q divorce from her spouse,
reputed to be a Rumanian officer.
Carol and Nine. Luposco are still
at the same hotel here. Carols de-
mand that his right to ascend the
throne be abrogated was granted
yesterday by the national assembly
at Bucharest.
Advices from Bucharest are that
Princess Helen, wife OF Carol and
mother OF the four-year- old boy who
will take the fathers place In line
Of succession to the crown OF Ru-
mania has begun the required pro-
cedure to divorce Carol.
Supposedly we'll informed persons
here assert that Carol, reputed to
be the conqueror Of many hearts in
bygone days is so deeply infatuated
with Nine. Lupesco that he not only
was willing TO renounce the throne
but also the right ever again to set
foot on Rumanian territory.
Report here has It that one Of the
conditions to granting Carol per-
mission to give up the throne was
also that he should renounce his
royal name and that he is awaiting
a passport with his new name, Of
which thus far he Is ignorant. The
New Britain herald., 1926-01-05

Princess Helen Vlora. former wife
OF Prince Noureddin Nlora of AL
bania, Is to marry Oscar NJ. Burke,
soap manufacturer, of New York. 1t
will be the princess fourth mar
riage. One of her previous hus-
bands was Frank j. Gould.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-05

Some persons are like rivers, small
at the head, large at the mouth.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-05
AHA NIalcO

Funeral services for AHA Malco of
Kensington. who died as he was be-
ing rushed to the New Britain Cen
eral hospital as the result of a
hemorrhage, will be held tomorrow
afternoon at the South church. Rev.
Elisha Z. Adams, Assyrian pastor of
the church, will officiate. Burial viii
he In Bristol
New Britain herald., 1926-01-05

1t Is said burnt child breads the
fire. At least newly-married man
avoids his old flames.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-05
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
The Commercial Trust Co.

At the close Of business on the 5lst day
OF December, las,
ASSETS
Loans and Discounts .,,....$2, 2S6. 209.3S
O,crdrats. ..,....,....... s,665.6O
New Britain herald., 1926-01-05

ONerdrafts. ..,....,........ 2,665.60
Funds set aside for Savings
DepOsitors, ,.,.......,... 1947,S74,96
L. 5. Government Securities, c0,2T4.l2
other Securities, ...,....... 62S.644.SS
Furniture aud Equipment, -. 37,0oo.0o
Duo from Reserve Agents. &c. clS,Sa4.I9
Cash on hand. .........,.... S0,223.49
Checks Cash items and Ex-
changes. commandment. 36942.s5
Other Assets ...,........... c,674.S0
Total Assets .S5,S5S,446.7a
LIABILITIES
Capital Stock. DECENTRALIZATION. 100000
surplus, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., lc5,o00.o0
Undivided profits, Oess ex-
rensrs and taxes PAID 49,. 73ll?.57
Savings Deposits, Sl947.s74.96
General Deposits, l95S,l4l.17
Certificates of De-
post ........ 699,95cSI
Trcasurcy's Checks, 1l,2lS5o
Certified Checks, f,S5S.gS
Dividends Unpaid, l0,0ll.S0
Christmas Savings
and Thrift Funds. gg.SSls3
Total Deposits, ...,.....,,... 4G6n e5i1S
Total Liabilities. .,......$6.5SS,446.7a
State Of Connecticut, County OF Hart
ford, s.; New Britain, Conn. January 5th,
1879.
I, Charles w. Hawkins Treasurer Of the
aforesaid Trust Co. do solenn9y swear
that the foregoing statement is true to the
best Of my knowledge and belief.
CHAs. W. HAWKINS,
Treasurer.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me. this
W, N. BAssFoRp.
Notary Public.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-05

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c-ENtra div. Jan. 2, 1925,
h-le6 ex. June 20, 1875.
MEX, Dividend In 1924.
MIS- ex. June 30. 1925.
s-4e ex. June 50 and 40 eI. Sc
Owns all stock OF Lawyers
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-07-25

converted by the bank into francs and
as francs to be issued to the treasury
for current needs. The bill was
rushed through Parliament, saving
the treasury from bankruptcy, as its
remaining credit was only $150.000
francs and of course redemption de.
mands were brisk
On Friday Poincare announced sue
cess His cabinet is as follows: Pre-
mier and minister Of finance, Poin-
care; foreign affairs, BRAND; justice.
Barthou; war, Painleve; marine, Ley
CUES: public instruction, Herriot;
labor, Andre Fallieres; the interior.
Sarraut; public works, Tardieu; com.
merce, Bokanowski; agriculture. Que
uille; colonies, Leon Perrier; pensions,
Louis Marin.
OF the above the first six have been
premier, and Sarraut, Tardieu. Queuille
and Perrier have held portfolios. The
only one who has not definitely
achieved a certain distinction is Fail
Heres, son of the former president.
The group is representative of the
moderate right, the center and the
moderate left. The radical Socialists
and conciliated by assignment OF the
important portfolios of the interior
and war to members of that party.
Twice before the war Poincare held
the finance portfolio. 1t is to be
noted that the continuance of a lib
eral foreign policy Is assured by
Brands succeeding himself as for
eign minister.
And now for the disclosure of the
new governments program, to be
made on Tuesday.