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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-20

tuition at the close Of his first
Mr.. and MRS. Carpenter have
no children. During the hours OF
stress which followed her husband s
arrest, Mrs. Carpenter has beea a
daily visitor at Somerset county
jail.
His hobbies are his flower gar
den, in which he spent most of MS
leisure hours before his arrest.
Golf, fishing and hunting also are
avocations. All the Carpenters are
''sportsmen."
BY his family he has always been
regarded as the mildest In temper
of the Carpenters. but there Is
plenty of fighting blood In all u
the family. and Harry has AWAY $
been greatly proud of his brother
Admiral Arthur, who captured the
first German submarine after the
United States entered the World
War.
Came Over Early
Speaking OF Harry. Mrs. Arthur
Carpenter, wife OF the admiral ysd.i:
THE Carpenters fighting blood
In up. Harry has plenty of it
when a thing like this happens
and who wouldn't haye?"
Harry is also proud Of his an.
cestry. The first carpenter came
to this country about l740, and oce
OF the ancestors OF the new Bruins
wick branch was asked to sign tie
Declaration of Independence, accord.
ing to family tradition. This ances-
tor fell i'll and therefore was not
able to sign the historical docu'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-20
ARL NlGT0N CD.
NEWS BRIEFS

ARLINGTON COUNTY, Aug. 20.
The tax rate and assessment of
Arlington County. as compared with
that Of the District Of Columbia. il
lever, according to statement
given out today by Arthur .. Peter.
chairman Of a special committee Of
the Arlington County Monarch Club.
The difference is due to the fact
that the levy in Washington Dis
trict is SO so, while in Arlington and
Jefferson Districts It is 1870.
While the law governing the as
Tsessment of property both in the
District and Arlington County il
tho same, the report shows that the
assessments in the District ara about
rs to so xer cent OF the latest sails
price available, whereas it appears
that in Arlington county the assess
lnent is from IS to 40 per cent.
Work on the new $4,000 Sunday
school room Of the Methodist Epis.
cOpal Church South, Of Fails
Church, is progressing rapidly.
The building will be of brick
construction and viii provide for II
classrooms, an auditorium and
kitchen.
The building COMMITTEES consists
of j. f.. Haverty. chairman; Mrs.
Florence HosEins, J. s. Higgins,
Mrs. r. M. Shreve, George Reeves.
Carroll Shreve and w. Al. F'rayel.
There will be meeting OF the
Ladies Auxiliary OF the Arlington
and Fairfax County Volunteer
Firemeny Association at the Claren-
don Community Hall, August Is.
when plans will be completed for
the auxiliary's part in the second
annual convention and carnival to
be held at Falls Church, Septem.
Der 9, 10 and IL.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Wright, Of
Lacey ST., Ballston, announce the
engagement of their daughter. Miss
Dora Alice Wright, to Fred r.
Hilleary, of Ballston. The wedding
will take place in st. Georges
Episcopal Church at Farlee, Sep
TENDER l.
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MADRID, Aug. 20.-General
de Rivera S Illustration of the
attempted revolt of June "a,
has not discouraged General
Francisco Aguitera, admitted
leader of the plan, who in an
interview intimated that he
hopes yet to lead successful
action against the dictator and
his government.
Waiting New Chance
General Aguilera, who admits
an action which might have once
been punished by death or years
of imprisonment, has received
only a sentence of one month
Imprisonment and a fine of 200,-
900 pesetas.
He was easily available to an
international News Service cor
respondent, who saw him in his
mansion in the most aristocratic
section of Madrid.
''Just one small detail went
wrong" said General Aguilera. ex-
planning the failure of his move.
ment. Like perfectly constructed
machine. in which one little cog
gets broken, thus destroying the
whole machine, one single point
failed US. running the whole move
ment. But this will not happen
again. The next time we are going
to prepare things more thoroughly. "
Manifesto Prepared
At a given moment manifesto
was to have been issued, signed
by General AgUlera and General
weyler, the general said, Tin order
to make clear that the army was
not back OF the present dictator
ship.
"Once the manifesto was made
public, the presidents of the old
Cortes Parliament. Count Roman
ones, senate president, and Don
Melquiades Alvarez, president OF
the congress. were to go 10 the
palace and demand full re-estab.
lishment of the constitutional gov
eminent, of the king.
after this government had been
in power two months IL would
have called for municipal elections
: then deputy elections and finally
it would hold elections for the
Cortes.
'Once this had been accomplished
the leader of the majority group
would so inform the king who
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-20

Here is the IDEA:
Buster Keaton, the frozen-faced
screen comedian, has donated
beautiful cup to he presented to
District of Columbia. The Times
Herald is conducting a boxing
tournament among it's newsboys
to find the boy who will possess
Busters cup
At the conclusion of the tourna-
ment next Monday morning, all
the news carriers will parade to
Loew's Palace Theater and wit
ness presentation of Buster
Keaton's latest knockout comedy.
Battling Butler" as the guests
of the management. Busters cup
will be presented to the winner at
that time.
Oppenheimer and Shah, jewelers.,
arranged very attractive win.
dow display, the cup being the
center of attraction. All news
boys are urged to pay the store
a visit and see the trophy.
Buster keaton has something
new in motion pictures in Bat
Ting Butler" starting n weeks
engagement at Loews Palace The,
alter next Sunday.
The hero Wins--and weds-thc
girl in the opening scenes, and
then he spends the rest of his
time trying to keep her. Rank
heresy, to say the least.
Sally O'NeiI is the girl. It's the
first time Sally has become a bride
in such an unprecedented manner.
Libe the majority OF leading ladies.
she has heretofore had to wait until
the final scenes for the time
honored clinch.
Buster upset the plans of his
scenario staff, when he bought the
screen rights to the New York and
London stage success. They want
ed 10 save the nuptials for the
windup. but the star decided on a
Keatonesque touch that is expected
to incur the undying wrath Of the
Amalgamated Order of Screen Plot
ters.
In picturizing Battling Butler"
a story of love and the prize ring,
keaton Is aided and abetted by we'll.
known players such as Snitz Ed
wards. Francis Mcdonald, Tom VIII
son, Eddie Borden, Mary O'Brien,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-20
Boxers Set
For Cup Bout

The newsboy boxers are all PINNED to 60!
Tomorrow the boys will be paired off according to weight
the districts District bouts will be super
by Times Herald district managers The boys declared
in the district competition will be eligible to compete
in the finals to be fought next Monday morning
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-20
ANTIQUE BOARD PICTURE
is PUZZLE TO COLLECTOR

How old is work of art before
| it becomes an antique?
Frank Walcott, of Colonial Beach,
Va. is interested in getting an
answer to that question. as he il
a collector of antiques, and he has
new bit that he doesn't know
whether to classify as art or
antique. 1t is a painting on n
bit of board in a very florid italian
Istyle and is signed by III. Boraldi."
According to all accounts the pic
ture was painted about the tins
Columbus discovered America,
Walcott, who is well known among
collectors OF antiques and has a
large collection. is keenly I'M
terested in finding someone VINO
can tell him about the artist and
the curious way of painting on
wood Suggestion has been made
that the piece may be part of a
highly ornamental chair back OF
the 14th or 18th centuries.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-20

1t was not the LlISI tIiHS no ildu SAA'
fered the stings and arrows OF out
rageous fortune or taken arms
against sea Of troubles to end
them.
His father, John Carpenter,
failed when Harry was just start
ing studies at Rutgers Colleges.
Harry went to work in wan
Street, his hope for a higher edu.
cation spent. For many years ne
worked up hill, quietly. never COM
planning, until ne reached the PIN
nacle of a seat on the Stock Elk
change.
!. Business psy-Turvy
Now, according to his: cousins,
his business is turned topsy-turyY,
the tenure of HIS life cast away,
a lingering. suspicion cast upon his
name.
Yet, he smiles.
Harry-he is never called Henry
was born in New Brunswick in
the old family mansion Of the Car
penders, "A years ago.
His father was president Of the
Norfolk and New Brunswick Ho-
siery Company. His mother, mem
Der of an old New Jersey family,
was Anna Kemp. They had five
children.
He went to st. PauPs Prepare
tory School. Concord. Mass. where
his brothers and cousins also were.
Even at school, the Carpenter and
Stevens boys were closely united.
Went. to Rutgers College
Graduating from st. Paul's, he
matriculated to Rutgers College,
New Brunswick, leaving that instl'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-20
Mrs. Hall Didn t Want
SLayers Captured
Her Best Friend Says Widow
Wanted to Avoid New
Shock

4 SOMERVILLE, N. J., Aug. 20.--
Frank admission that Mrs. Fran
ces Stevens Hall never wanted the
slayers OF the Rev. Edward w.
Hall and Mrs Eleanor Mills cap
ttnred was made today by Miss
Sally Peters. most intimate friend
tof the cIergyman's widow.
I Miss Peters was a bridesmaid at
the Hall wedding. After the muir
ders she took charge of the Hall
household and even acted as the
legal adviser Of the widow. She
| is, by Mrs. Halls admission, her
| most intimate friend.
Jersey City detectives questioned
Miss Peters 1t wa5 to Detective
Sergeant Burke that Miss Peters
made the astonishing admission
that Mrs. Hall never wanted the
| killers caught.
Sergeant Burke, who took part
| in the arrest OF Mrs. Hall, ques-
toned Miss Peters for severa!
| hours. At the end of that time
she signed statement in which
! she made the admission referred
| to in this story.
"Dr. Halls love was the great.
est thing in Mrs. Halls life. To
have had the smurderers caught
would only have been another
shock to her and she did not want
that, said Miss Peters.
Burke ,queried:
Then ii Mrs. Hall didn't want
the murderers caught, why did she
hire so many private detectives
and publicly announce she had
done so, conveying the impression
she wanted to solve the case?"
Miss Peters stammered, flushed,
and twisted her hands pervously
replying:
Mrs. Hall knew she was sus-
pected of committing the murder.
She felt she needed a lot of de-
tectives and lawyers TO protect
her."
@. Mrs. Halls home had not been
searched by police, had it? "A. No.
Q. She had not been questioned
against her will or fingerprinted,
had. she? A. Moo.
@. Well, then, if Mrs. Halls home
had not been searched, she had not
been fingerprinted or questioned by
the police, why did she think she
was suspected of the murder? What
put that idea in her head?
A. Ill don't know. She-tllat
is we--sOrt of felt it in the air
that she was suspected.
O. How many detectives did Mrs.
Hall employ? Wasn't it more than
a dozen? A. / don't know.
O. Did any of them live in her1
house? A. Yes; Mr.. Di Martini,
head of the detectives. and Mr..
Pfeiffer, the lawyer, often stopped
at the house nights.
Q. De, Martini was there all day,
wasn't he. A. Yes.
q. Didn't you. think this was
strange procedure for a woman
who said she was innocent of the
crime-fOr a woman who said she
didn't want the murdererS caught?
A. /. don't know what to think.
But why is Mrs, Hall being perse-
cuted?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-20
5000 PERSONS ENJOY
RAILWAY RELIEF OUTING

More than 5000 persons attende /
the annual outing of the Washlnh-
ton Railway Relief Association yes.
terday at Glen Echo park, und.s-
mayed by the almost constant ram.
Employees and their families OF tie
W. r. & L. Company. and affiliate
companies. joined in making the
affair gala event. Dancing AMI
sports featured the day.
l.. e. Schloss, manager OF the
park co-operated with Miss f.. j
Dolan, secretary to President Ham
of the railway company, toward
the success of the outing. Happy
Walkers Orchestra played through
out the day,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-20
Boxing Trophy

HERE 1T IS-The prize cup
which will go to the best Times
Herald newsbOy battling butler"
The award will be made in con.
nectiOn with the showing here of
Battling Butler" the new
comedy starring Buster KeatOn
at the Palace next week. Mr..
Pyle who arranged the contest
is seen with the cup, now on
display i'm the window of Open
heimer> and Shah, 9O7 F ST.,
jewelers..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-20
A $4,000 Smile

IN THE WILL of DIR. Edward
LORRAINE, wealthy Chicago pIlysi-
clan, was $4,000 bequest for
Miss Hannah Gruber, of New
York, who caught the Doctors
eye with her pleasant smile when
she was only II years old.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-20

would then turn the government
over to him.
I'VE had two reasons for wishing
TO put an army officer in the min
istry of the interior.
First, in order to nave indi'
yiduals entirely separated from all
political activities. IN order to as.
sure impartial elections. And. Sec
ondly, to give the country the i'm
preston that we were determined
to maintain law and order"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-20
Great Help To Pa

A PROFICIENT carpenter is
Miss Irene Rudney, Is. OF
Newark. II. j., who is assisting
her father in the trade. This
picture shows her returning from
lunch to her work, walking with
ease and confidence over .
three-incE beam.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-20

Walter James and Buddy Fine.
Buster directed the feature length
comedy under the Joseph M.
Schenck banner for Metro-Goldwyn
release
New Britain herald., 1926-10-01
Michigan Democrats Pick
 Entire State Ticket

Nuskegon. Mich, Oct. p-Ih T harmonious state convention hcre Michigan democrats nominated complete slate of candidates for state offices and adopted a platform.
 The outstanding events of the gath oring were the persistent demands Of speakers and organization officers for q mouse cleaning at Lansing the state capital. charges that "Nowber- ryism" has been rcsurrected in Mi chigan by the republicans and the adoption of plank placing the democratic party on records as fa- voring the abolition of the state property tax.
 Candidates selected were: Gather inc Doran of Detroit, for secretary of state: Cornelius Gerber of Fremont, for state treasurer; John F. Cross of Three Rivers. for auditor general: Ava NJ Cummings Of Lansing for attorney general, and George J. Burke Of Ann Arbor for justice of the supreme court.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-01
MOVING DAY STARTS
 N0MADS INTO ACTION
More Than 100000 In U. S. Will Shift Today at Cost of
 S2S,650,0OO.

New York, Oct. 1 Pl-America's S great hordes of nomads are on the move. They are using automobiles and motor vans, but for two or three days, at least, they bear a re- semblance to the restless desert tribes of the Far East with their camel and pony caravans.
 The American Gas association es- inmates 2,910,0OO persons in the United States will have changed their places of residence by mid night, and at an aggregate cost to them of S2S,G50,o0o. This estimate is based on turn-on gas orders filed with gas companies.
 The great Oct. 1 shift involves mostly city people. Tn New York alone, 100000 families will move this week. This is the largest vol rme of moving in the citv's histoty
New Britain herald., 1926-10-01
SMITH FOR
 POST IN CONGRESS
Delegates Were Ready to Name
 Local Party Leader

Delegates to the democratic con- gressional convention at Hartford yesterday had agreed on the nomi- nation of Thomas J. Smith Of this city for congress in the event At torney Henry J. Calnen had not reconsidered his declination.
 Smith, who Is democratic regis trar of voters, was approached by a committee on the night preced- ing the convention and again be- fore the meeting opened and re- quested to oppose E. Hart Fenn at the polls next month. During the recess which followed yesterday mornings unsuccessful attempt to get candidate, party leaders again appealed to Calnen and were prepared to draft Smith In the event he refused to reconsider.
 Denies Fenn's Insinuation
 Registrar Smith today denied a state of conditions pictured by Congressman Fenn at a banquet here last night existed at yester- days convention. Tenn, speaking at the Burritt hotel, declared:
 There was convention In Hartford today democratic congressional convention. At noon time, after declination after after declination had been received, the convention recessed without a candidate. A dinner had been or dered by the committee. The com mittee was in desperation, for it looked as though the committee would have to pay the bill. Then the committee seized upon a young man, an estimable gentleman, and harnessed upon him the costs of the banquet"
 Smith, active In party circles, said no dinner had been ordered and when Calnen finally consented 10 run he asked the hotel to pro- vide a banquet, but the notice be- ing so short the delegates sat down to modest portions of roast beef
New Britain herald., 1926-10-01
SOUTH|NGTON MAN IS SENT TO JAIL
Took Law Into Own Hands and
 Assaulted Another

Hartford, Oct. 1 P-The law which Ralph Powers, of Southing- ton. took in his hands to prosecute a man suspected of series or burslaries last summer, turned against him, in the superior court yesterday.
 Last July there was a series or burslaries in southington one Of them at Powers garage. Powers was dissatisfied with the efforts Of the Southington poiice in running down the burgiar. and took It upon himself to capture him. Suspecting William Ladzeinski, of Southington' he took him out !r an automobile and -ried to force confession from him.
 Unsuccessful. he stopped the car and started to string him up to a roadside tree. This threat failing too, he continued the duress until 1t was apparent that Ladzeinski would not confess to the crimes with which Powers charged him.
 After Ladzeinski was freed he complained to the police that he had been assaulted by Powers, and Powers, who had complained Of the inefficiency of the Southington po- lice, was arrested. Yesterday Judge Banks sentenced him to jail for six months, execution of the sen- tence was suspended. The facts against him were presented by As sistant States Attorney Reinhart L. Gideon. He was defended by Cor neliu. J. Danaher. of Meriden-
New Britain herald., 1926-10-01
MAPLE HILL NEWS

The reunion Of Girl scout camp CTS, to be held Saturday at Camp Sprague, Portland, promises 10 be an eventful day. All girls wh> are not going with parents or friends and wish bus transportation must register at the scout office Friday after school Mrs L. A. Sprague, Mrs. Chase Coale, Miss L. s. Shaw, Mrs. F. J. Cross and several camp and troop leaders are expected to be present Green tie campers met at the scout office and planned the fol- lowing program for the day: II a. m.. baseball game; 12-1 o'clock, "eats;" 1-2:3o, free time, archery, boating, games; Z:5O3:30, short swim, temperature permitting; o'clock, campfire, with songs, radio program, etc. Hot cocoa will be served at noon. If the day should be stormy the reunion will be postpon- cd one week. Many girls are looking forward to happy day at their own girl scout camp.
 Many troops, have resumed meet ings or will do so during the next week. All girls wishing to join a troop should do so immediately, as several troops will take new mem- bers only twice a year.
 Miss Hattie Osten has organized a new troop at the Central Junior High school, meeting during the club period.
 Miss Astrid Olson will be the new captain of troop 6, formerly under the direction of Miss Osten.
 The regular date for the meeting of the girl scout officers association is Monday, October 11th. Captains and lieutenants, please bear this in mind as the meeting will be most important and every leader should be present.
 Glasses in swimming and life sav- ing are now open at the Y. W. c. A. Saturday mornings. Girl Scouts should avail themselves of this splendid opportunity and join one of the groups.
 A dancing class will be conducted for girl scouts if enough girls de- sire such a course. Register ct the scout office and designate prefer cnce of Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday after school.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-01
HUGHES IS APPOINTED
 TO HAGUE TRIBUNAL
Win Succeed George Gray As U. s. Member of Arbitration
 Court

Washington, Oct. 1 UPt-President Coolidge has designated Charles Evans Hughes Of New York to be United States member of the per manent court of arbitration at The Hague for term of six years.
 He will fill the vacancy created by the death of George Gray, former American member of the court,
 MT. Hughes. who is a strong ad- vocate Of settlement of international disputes by arbitration, has had wide experience as an international lawyer, while the many public of fees he has held afford him an un- usual background for the post He has served as an associate justice of the supreme court, as secretary of state under Presidents Harding and Coolidge and as governor of New York state.
 Secretary Kellogg has Instructed Minister Richard NJ. Tobin. at The Hague, to advise the secretary gen. eAl of the permanent court of MT. Hughes designation to that tri- bunal.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-01
REMINGTON NEWS

Thomas Bersico has sold his house on Ellsworth street to Ar thur LaBlond of Berlin. MT. and Mrs. LaBlond will move into the house today.
 There will be a rally supper for the Sunday school of the Congre- gational church tonight at 6:3O. Entertainment will be furnished by the classes In the school. All those attending are asked to bring some thing for the supper.
 The Woman's club Of Maple Hill will hold its annual guest night at the parish house of the Congrega- tional church Wednesday, October 13. There will be banquet at 6:30 followed by an entertainment in charge Of Mrs. R. c. Baldwin. Will liam r. Middlemass will be the toastmaster. The banquet commit tee Is composed of Mrs. A. S. Grant chairman; Mrs. F. A. FL liott, Mrs. A. P. White, Mrs. George w. Rowe. Mrs. Harold Winship, Mrs. R. N. Fillmore, Mrs. l.. NJ. Bancroft and Mrs. Edith Hancock. The executive committee, assisted by members of the club who live at the Center, will be the reception committee. The new club calendars for the coming year will be ready for distribution next week.
 Posts of the veranda were taken off and other damage done to the front O, the farm house on the Children's Home farm Wednesday evening when Mir. and Mrs. Free man Of Hartford were driving to the home. Mrs. Freeman was at the wheel and when turning the right into the driveway to the house she lost control of her car and crashed into the veranda. Neither Mir. nor Mrs. Freeman was injured but the car was damaged.
 Building Inspector Dwight NJ. Chichester issued a permit yester- day to Clifford Johnson Of New Britain for house and garage on Walnut street, Maple Hill MT. Johnson has already begun the construction and plans to move Into the house next spring.