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Evening star., 1926-04-01
TANKER SAVES g
ON SINKING VESSEL
Beats Mauretania in Race to
Distressed Ship-U. S.
Freighter Is Safe.

NEW YORK. April Adding
brilliant chapter to the long tale Of
thrilling rescues at sea during storms
If the past Winter. the British tanker
Shirvan was en- route for Falmouth,
England, today. with 2S seamen res.
cued from the British freighter Lale-
ham.
The Shirvan, racing to the side of
the stricken freighter in a gale 400
miles off Halifax last night. beat the
liner Maureta ania, which also had
swerVed from her course at the first
cry for help. The Mauretania headed
again for New York after Capt. A. II.
Rostron had relayed a brief dispatch
of the rescue by the Shirvan.
Capt. Rostron, who was in command
of the Carpathia when he rescued the
survivors of the Titanic in 1912. re-
ported that the Laleham was nearly
on beams end and all her lfeboats car
ried away. His message gave no de-
tails of the rescue, except that the
Laleham was sinking rapidly.
Reports that the American freight.
er Blair was in trouble were cleared
up today when the Export Steamship
Corporation. operators of the ship, re-
ceived a wireless from its captain
saying the freighter has experienced
no trOuOie ana nau not sent out any
distress call. Naval communica tions
early yesterday received an s o S
signed IS. S. Blair" but nothing fur
ther was heard. The Blair's position
was given by the captain today as
.302 miles southeast of Delaware
Capes bound for Philadelphia and
New York from Greek and Spanish
ports"
The Laleham left Newport News.
Va. March 20.
The storm caused the death Of one
seaman, swept overheard from Coast
Guard patrol boat 1859; destroyers
and Is Coast Guard boats were riding
out the gale at sea. Small boats along
the coast and in Long Island Sound
were harbor bound. and two thrilling
rescues were recorded.
At Lewes. Del, the dredge Clare
mont. in tow Of tug, capsized, throw.
ing her crew of Is into the water. All
were saved by the crew of the tug.
Three negroes were rescued from the
ferry boat Brennan, which was driven
on rock ledge in Long Island Sound
off Portchester. n. Y.
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grounds. and private premises should
be kept free of all sorts OF trash and
rubbish.
Therefore, We. the Commissioners
of the District of Columbia, in regu-
lar meeting assembled, do hereby pro-
claim a Cleanup Week for the
District of Columbia. between the
dates of April 10th and April gath,
inclusive.
During this period we call upon the
residents of Washington to clean up
their premises, rid yards. alleys; and
vacant lot of trash, repair houses and
outbuildngs, and otherwise beautify
such premises. We also call upon all
Civic and Trade Organizations to as
sist in this work by calling attention
to it at their meetings and by aiding
in movement to keep our parks and
streets clear of waste paper and other
trash and rubbish.
"We believe that such concerted ac-
tion on the part of our residents will
result in making Washington the
cleanest and most beautiful city in
the United States and matter of
pride to the Nation"
COMMISSIONERS OF THE DIS
TRICT OF COLUMBIA.
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now is closed. MIR. Houghton goes
back to Europe with the full con
fidence of the Washington Govern.
ment and with clearer idea of the
Coolidge Kellogg Hoover policies than
he had before.
Mr.. Houghton is one of the few
Amba ssadors who reports not only on
what is going on at his post, but
makes suggestions on foreign policy
as a whole. Walter Hines Page, in
the Wilson administration was that
type of envoy, and while suggestions
often lead to misundersta andings. high
officials always prefer active to pas.
sive diplomats and there are evil
dences that Mr.. Houghton has enjoyed
a free rein in European diplomacy
because of his familiarity with the
economic and political situations
through his contacts at Berlin as
well as London.
Evening star., 1926-04-01
IRUMORS KELLOGG
MAY RESIGN DENIED
Visit of Houghton Had
Caused Speculation, But
Reasons Are Explained.
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.

Secretary of State Kellogg has no
Intention of resigning his portfolio
This information is pertinent at this
tine because Of the publication of vari-
Gus reports in Europe to the effect
that Anba ssador Houghtons visit to
the United States might be taken as
the forerunner of his promotion to the
highest place in the cabinet
i Europe had come to the conclusion
that because Mr.. Kellogg, as the
American AMBASSADOR to Great Brit
ain. was elevated to the Secretaryship
Of State. the same might happen to
Mr. Houghton. Rut there is to he no
vacancy al the Department of State.
because Mr.. Kellogg is in good health
and has no desire to resign. Nor does
Mr.. Coolidge want him to do so. The
rumors arose because Mr.. kellogg
felt it necessary to leave his desk for
several days recently and go south
on account of a cold.
1t is important, on the other hand.
TO clear up the reasons for Mr.. Hough
tons visit to the United States. This
correspondent has learned that Mr..
HoughtOn was not summoned home as
was generally reported, but expressed
a desire to confer with the President
and Secretary of State and, of course.
Washington. But the initiative came
from Mr. Houghton.
Naturally there were several mat
ters on which Mr.. Houghton sought
the counsel and advice of his su-
nerors and he had many things
which he wished to bring forcefully
10 the attention of the Washington
Government. One. for instance. was
his view that the Department of State
ought to waive it's objections to the
fiotation in the United States Of a
loan to the German potash monopoly.
I M Hou,Etcn through his resi-
hence in Berlin as the American Am
hassador to Germany became famil-
tar with the potash situation, and
ne has been heSought in London by
>itiSh and German interests to do
what he could toward swaying the
Washington authorities to lift the
han on loans. When Mr.. Houghton
returned here. however, he found
that, contrary to some published re-
ports. ii was not Secretary of Com
merce Hoover alono or Secretary kel-
loEg of the Depar, .ant of State who
stood against the lending of money to
governmental monopolies abroad, but
that President Coolidge himself was
edamant on the subject He found
that Mr.. Coolidge had approved every
single step taken by the Departments
of State and Commerce in the long
correspondence that has been going
on with New York bankers rela tive
to foreign loans.
Mr.. Houghton discussed the general
European situation and in his con
ference with the press gave some of
his views. The publication of remarks
attributed to him caused some en-
harrassnent at the White House. but
it is understood that this incident
Evening star., 1926-04-01
LITTLE TIA JUANA"
WIPED OUT IN RAID
California Gambling District
Succumbs to Axes and
Fists-100 Arrested.

OAKLAND. Calf. April 1.-The
forces of law and order representing
everything from flying wedge from
the United States Department of JUS
tice to a State narcotic squad. yes
.terday descended well armed and
rough.shcd on Little Tia Juana." a
noisome gambling and liquor district
of several blocks at Alvarado. south
of here, and wiped IL out. More than
100 arrests were made
Axes and fists We're used by the
raiders and soon wagonlOaGs of the
polyglot habitues were on their way
to the various iails along the route
from the little rural city to Oakland
Guns were drawn, but no shooting
was reported.
Evening star., 1926-04-01
CAPITAL SPRING CLEANUP DRIVE
SET FOR WEEK OF APRIL 1924
City Should Furnish Example in Freeing Homes, Al
leys, Lots and Public Grounds of Trash, Says
Commissioners Proclamation.

A proclamation was issued today
by the Commissioners setting aside
April 10 to "a as "CleanUp Week ."
and calling out the citizens of the
District to make Washington the
cleanest and most beautiful city in
the United States.
The proclamation follows:
Whereas. the Spring season is gen
orally accepted as the proper time
to clean up and repair residences and
outbuildings, hang awnings. remove
rubbish and generally beautify prem
iSes, and
Whereas, the City of Washington,
as the National Capital, should fur
nish an example in this, as in all
other movements looking toward civic
improvement.
Whereas, Our parks, public
Evening star., 1926-04-01

affected. He was treated and returned
home. Police said they were given no
explanation of the affair by the sick
man.
Charles Mccarthy, 32 years, 1927
Third street northeast took poison
by mistake yesterday afternoon and
was critically i'll when the mistake
was discovered, and he was taken to
Casualty Hospital. Police were told
that Mccarthy mistook the poison
for remedy for colds. His condition
was reported at the hospital as seri-
Ot1S -
Evening star., 1926-04-01
Gallinger Hospital Sale.

The annual Spring sale of articles
made by patients of Gallinger
Municipal Hospital, including basket
work, needle work and toys, will open
tomorrow at 1924 F street. The sale,
to continue through next week, will
be hdd daily from am. until 10 pm.
Evening star., 1926-04-01
Storm Holds Up Navigation.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. April CP-
The storm which is sweeping over
the lakes has caused a postponement
Of the opening of the Detroit Cleve-
land navigation season. scheduled for
today. until Saturday. Detroit and
Cleveland Navigation Co. officials
announced. The storm hit here last
night accompanied by a 42-mile-a n.
hour gale. An inch and a half OF
snow fell.
Evening star., 1926-04-01
rs More Cases of Measles.

The District Health Department
today received reports of rs addi-
tional cases of measles. bringing the
total for the wear to 2,025. almost
five times as many as the entire year
of 1925.
Evening star., 1926-04-01

II YOU need work, read thea want
columns of The Star.
Evening star., 1926-04-01
Mai. C. R. Alley Detailed to Paris.

Maj. Charles r. Alley. Chemical
Warfare Service. War Department,
has been detailed as assistant military
attaChe at the United States emha ssy
Paris. and will leave for his new post
in a few weeks.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
OIL OF UNTOLD USES

The Gulf oil Corporation. of which the Gulf Refining Company is q sub sidiary. one of the largest producers of petroleum products in the United States. has in the last year entered the small speciality field with the in troduction of oil known as Gulf Oil, "The Oil of Untold Uses. This is gotten out in small handy three ounce can. as well as in three and eighf-ounce bottles. for the conven- fence of large consumers. They have also put on the market furniture pol ish. a cleaning fluid q penetrating oil for use on springs of automobiles and an inseetieide which is claimed to bo one of the most powerful manufae. tured
 The company is represented in this district by r \. Eisenmam l0 High street. Boston. Mass. 4 special effort is being made at this time Co place these products with local merchants and it k the intention of the company to back up the campaign with news paper advertising, so that every possi- ble aid can be- given to the dealer.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
PROJECT IS WIDELY FAVORED
The Grange Proposal to Establish Ma
 tional Agricultural Day

Growing sentiment, m city and country alike. registers its approval of the proposal of the National Grange to establish a national Agricultural Day. which shall be observed in Oeto- Der of each year. by proclamation of the President and with fitting observ- ances throughout the nation but not to be made a public holiday in any state. A recent poll of the agricul- turaI press shows practically unani- nous indorsement of the idea, while many city papers and general mag. zines are urging it's adoption.
 A bill formally establishing Agf- cultural Day is now in preparation and will be introducted in Congress within a short time, sponsored by Congressman John C. keteham of Michigan. and its speedy passage. ls expected Secretary Wm. }. Jardlne of the national Department of ARri- culture has given his hearty indorse- ment to the plan. and prominent leaa- CTS in both branches of Congress have publicly expressed their full sympathy with the Grange idea.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26

village of the Nightingale Morse Mills Inc. of this city. committed suicide last Friday morning about four o'- clock, by hanging himself in his cell at Cranston, r. L. states yrisan. Rad. ding was remanded to prison in de- fault of bonds of SS7 .500 after he had been indicted by the grand iury on charges of forgery.
 This was radiine's fourth attempt Co take his life. He once took poison in Providence, bat the potion had been diluted by the druggist from whom he bought Its he attempted fo jump from a hotel window m New York but was prevented from doing sa. last week he again took poison while in a New York hotel. II was this that led Co his identification and his being returned Co Providence. The fourth and sue cessful attempt was accomplished by hanging and his body was discovered by guard iu the prison at five o'clock in the morning.
 Padding first became known in Put nam when he appeared at the auction of the mill property in the north end of the eity and became the purchaser of the property which was later sold to Kaminsky < Wolfe of Putnam. Kamiusky X Wolfe sold most of the property to individual purchasers.
 In eonsummating the transfer of the Putnam property Padding appear cd to he the executive member of the firm. while his partner appeared as the financial member Padding had also had extensive real estate dealings in Providence and Springfield. He was first arrested in November. 1929, on charges of forgery. At that time he furnished bail to the amount of S60- 900. When further charges were brought against him in February, 1923. he told his lawyer and friends that he could not get additional bail and that he would kill himself rather than go to jail He said he carried considerable insurance and that taking his own life was the only means by which he could provide for his family, a wife and two children. He then dis appeared and was not located until he was identified while in a New York hospital. where he was taken after swallowing poison.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
ADVICE TO SUFFERS OF
 MILD FORM OF INFLUENZA

Stay at home, and at the same time avoid the members of your fam ily as much as possible, if you are q sufferer from the mild form of in- fuenza now prevalent in the state !" is the advice given by Dr. Stanley II Osborn, state commissioner of health.
 The grip or mild influenza attacking many persons at this time is not severe, he said. but is generally in convenient and unpleasant. The best medicine is preventative medicine. The eontagion should not be allowed to spread from one person to another. 4 few days spent quietly at home in bed if necessary, will prevent this and at the same time benefit the sufferer
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
DRILL AND DANCE
Fifth Annual Affair of Garde Foeh
 April 10

Garde Foch will give it's fifth annua Prize Drill and Dance in the State Armory. Livery street. Saturday eve ming. April 10 Dancing will be from eight until ten o'clock. One Of the features will be the presentation of a complete radio outfit. The gardes taking part will include: Garde Ste. Anne, Fall River; Garde Rocham- beau. Southbridge; Artisans, South bridge: Sacred Heart, Willimantic
 Company B. r. F. A., Webster, and Garde Martial. North Grosvenordale.
 These affairs have been well pat ronized in the past AS they provide an evening of diversified entertain ment. It is a pretty sight to see these we'll drilled young men in then in competition and it is usually difficult for the judges to picF the winners. The public is invited.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
TWO GET DIVORCES
 THIRD IS HELD UP
Cruelty, Desertion, lnhdelity. Are Allegations Cast Mar
 riage Ventures on Rocks
Petitions Heard at Short Calendar
 Tuesday Morning


 Two petitioners for divorce were granted decrces by Judge Edwin C. Dickeuson in the superior court at Putnam. Tuesday morning The case of the third petitioner was continued for further evidence.
 Mrs. Lena May Whitehouse of Will limantic was granted decree from Frederick Q. Whitehouse on the ground of desertion and the petition CT was granted the custody of three minor children.
 The couple were married July 2S 1917. Two years later. Mrs White house testified, her husband began to abuse her Five years ago he left her and he has done nothing toward her support or the support of his ehil- dren since. l. was brought out that the husband started divorce proceed ings in Holland county some years ago alleging cruelty but withdrew the ac- ton.
 The fact that the couple had not lived together for more than three years was testified te hy the petition CTS mother and aunt
 Wife Unfaithful Albert L. Dragon of Danielsen said he was married at the church in Day willie. September 1, 1924 He said tha, ] for month after he was married l that he and his wife Florence F. Ora gon got along all right but after that he charged she ran about with other men. He worked in Webster coming home nights Friday and Saturday nights he would get home late and several times he saw his wife come home with a man in an automobile. The man is an overseer in a mill.
 He that his wife left him June (. 1925 and went to New York. He had furnished house for her in Web ster and she came there and stayed over Sunday but left on Monday and didn't return He said that she had a child when he married her but he has since been awarded its custody by the probate court after a hear ing when his wife admitted she was not fit person te bring the child up
 Louis Iamount of payville said that he saw Mrs. Dragon al Victor Pcfrpault's. road house in Rhode Island, last May. Sbe was with man
 l he Ease was continued uHiH hENt Tuesday for further evidence.
 Night In Shed
 Mrs. Lorona DevIllcy of Daniel son was another wife whose husband, Ferdinand Deyilley began to mis- treat her two months after marriage according to her testimony He hit her. choked her and threatened her with a knife and gun He drove her out of the house one evening and she took refuge ;n a shed IL was four o'clock in the morning when her hus band finally opened the door and let her in. She had once had him arrest ed and he plead guilty to assauting her
 Witnesses testified to the quarrels of husband and wife and of hearing the wife crvino and hollering many times The decree was granted on the eround of cruelty There are no chil- dren.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
LEG BROKEN WHEN
 AUTO HITS A TREE

4 truck of the highway department ran into tree just this side of the home of Everett Davis, Pomfret road, Monday morning Edward Murray, riding beside the driver of the truck John Green. had his left leg fractured The cause of the trouble was the sud den locking of the steering gear The injured man was taken to the hospital. The front of the truck was somewhat
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
P. II. $. HAS FIRST
 BASEBALL PRACTICE

While not all of the rockies have baseball practice k now un- der way at the Putnam High school. Coach Otho Smith has a nucleus of four last years letter men to bui d | s team around. IL is understood that there are a good number of promising and after there is chance for more out door work the weeding out process will begin
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
BOYS FINED FOR USING
 AUTO WITHOUT PERMISSION

Two Pomfret boys were before Jus tice Walter Bfyden. Tuesday after noon, charged with taking an auto mobile without permission. They en- tered local private garage in Pom fret Sunday evening, took Ford ear and, after a joy ride, returned the car The state police were noti- fled. made an investigation, and ar rested the two boys. Both were fined S25 and sentenced to thirty days in jail. The jail sentence was suspend ed
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
oRAToRIcAL CONTEST
 AT P H. 5. TONIGHT

The local contest in the National 6ratorical competition will be held in the Putnam High school auditorium Friday. March 26. at D. m. A five dollar prize, offered by the Windham County Observer will be awarded the winner. The successful contestant will represent Putnam High school in the county contest Go be held at Dam ielson, April l6.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
PHI BETA KAPPA HoNoRs

Miss Janet Perry, senior at Smith College. has received Phi Beta Kappa houors, being one of forty out of 300. Miss Perry is the daughter of At. torney and Mrs Robert C. Perry Of Brooklyn, N. Y, and niece of George w. Perry and Dr. r. r. Perry Of this city
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26

The average freshman woman stu dent al the University of Kansas weighs li9 pounds and is Q feet i 6-I7 inches tall 4 few years ago the averages were 126 pounds and , feet inches.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26

Eight million American Sunday newspapers are sold annually in Canada where Sunday newspaper urinting ia forbidden. American monthly and weekly magazines have circulation of one million in Canada
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26

A patron in Swedish restauran, helps himself to sandwiches. cheese and cold meats before ordering d warm dinner from the waiter.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26

The eleven hundred West Point cadets eat ton of meat, 300 pounds of sugar, 250 pounds of butter and 500 pounds of flour in breadstutfs and drink 200 quarts of milk daily
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26

New Jerseys annual expenditure of S225. 900 for mosquito estermina- ton has increased taxable values s43,. GOO, ,000 in affected areas.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26

Tokio, Japan, is nearer the west ern extremity of Alaska than is Se- attle. Washington.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26

University of Tennessee eo-eds are eating "a head of lettuce a day to keep cosmetics away"
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26
FOURTH ATTEMPT
 IS SUCCESSFUL
Edward Padding Commits Sui eide By Hanging Himself
 In Prison Cell
Providence Man Was In Real Estate
 Deal In Putnam

Edward Padding, who. as a member of 4 partnership designated as Rad 6ing < Aldrich. purchased the milI
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26

One hundred cottages and barns will be built without nails, near Yer. million. Alberta.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26

Women spend two to five times as much for shoes and stockings as for hats.
Putnam patriot., 1926-03-26

The British unemployment dole will be paid for another year.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19
CORONER IS ASKED TO
 REOPEN FISCHER PROBE
Formal Request Made in Case of Man Shot During Crap
 Game Raid,

Bridgeport, May 19 P-Coroner John J. Phclan has been asked, off cially, in writing, to reopen the Henry Fischer inquest, the request being made by Attorneys Hugh j. Lavery and Thomas Finn. counsel for Constable Arthur J. Bennett The request is made on the ground that important testimony is in pos session of Mrs. Susie Nagy of Fair deId. who did not testify during the regular coroncr's inquest.
 Coroner PbcIan had decided upon raXt Monday as the time of bearing Mrs. Nagy or any other competent witness with relevant testimony but opposed opening the case because of the announcement that q grand jury will be convened on Friday, before which all known evidence in the Fischer case will ba presented.
 Mrs. Nagv and several other wit nesses whom state police have Io- aated and uho were not known 10 have anything of importance 10 offer the coroner will be summoned 10 testify before the grand jury 1t was said today.
 Prosecuting authorities and rhe state police aiH give all persons with any facts concerning the case opportunity 10 appear before the Jurv.
 Unusual care wt'l ha taken 'o so- Ioct n grand jury of members Of high standing in their communities. Deputy shenff~ will serve th. grand ury warrants today
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19
Y0nkers Man Arrested
 For Forging of Will

White Plains, x. Y. May 19 Pl- George Starrin Cowlcs of Yonkers, was arrested today in connection with the alleged forgery of a will of the late Edwin A. Oliver, editor of the Workers Statesman. The ar rest followed an alleged confession Of William Weeks, Divers chauf- tcur. made before the Westchestcr CT county grand jury. Cowles was the chief beneficiary of q S60,0Oo estate under the terms Of the alleged forg- cd will.
 Miss Nellie M. Drummond, await ing trial on a charge of first degree forgery growing out of the same will, was again taken into custody She had been at liberty under $15,- Goo bail