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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-29
VIRGINIA CAPITOL
CALLED FIRE TRAP
INSPECTOR. After Mansion Fire. Says
Both Buildings Are in Dan
ger From Wiring.

BY the Associated Press.
RICHMOND. Va. January 29-Nir.
cinia's historic capitol is in grave dan
GER of bursting into flames AT any
moment. and nothing less than mira
Gle has saved it and the governors
mansion from the very defective wiz
ing in both buildings. T. W. Bowry.
chief city electrical inspector, declared
yesterday.
The capitol and mansion are as
serious fire risks. electrically speak
inc, as have ever encountered in
my entire experience Of more than
81 "earS." Mr.. Bowry said.
Goth buildings were wired wears
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-29

The Empress of Japan is much in.
terested in sericulture and personally
takes care of the Silkworms and feed
ing them on mulberry leaves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-29
Finland's Surface Unusual.

Finland is one of the most remark
able regions of the great European
plain. It's granite floor, elevated above
the sea level. is worn into thousa nds
Of angular lake-hasins which form
perfect network over it's surface. To
the sailor of the Baltic it's margin
presents eirdle Of steep cliffs guard
ed by fringe of rocky islets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-29

trial magnetism Of the Carnegie Insti
tuition of Washington, when asked
whether this storm was due to the
large sun spot which recently APP
peared However, he stated that the
spots indicate activity on the sun with
which magnetic and electrical condi
tons on the earth are associated
though magnetic storms may occur
when the sun Is devoid of spots.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-29
Requests by William J. Rich.

William J. Rich by his will dated
February -, 1896, gives his son, Don
aid L. Rich, his interest In house
and lot at Pembroke. Me- a watch
is left to another son, Malcolm y.
Rich. and A piano to daughter.
Katharine NJ. Rich. The remaining
estate is devised TO his wife Mary
f. Rich, who is also to act as execu-
triN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-29
Asks Absolute Divorce.

Alleging misconduct and naming a
correspondent. Mrs. Bertha G. Paul
e16z Sixteenth street northwest. ha 8
sued Aloysius F. Paul. who she 50 vs.
is resident of Oman Nebr., for an
absolute divorce and alimony. They
were married December 25. 1912. and
have no children Attorney Philip
Ershler appears for the wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-29

ago and no care had been exercised
to make them electrically safe.
Switches on the panel boards at the
capitol and the panel boards them
selves are overloaded to such an eX-
tent al the present moment that they
are almost red hot. and a piece of
paper can easily he lighted by placing
il against them.
Rubber insulation of the wires at
the mansion is absolutely useless. as
it had entirely disintegrated. There
are grounds and leaks all over the
building. At the capitol the insulation
is also entirely useless. SO far AS |
have been able 10 observe. | am max
in" more complete investigation
today" Mr.. Eowery. with two assist
ant inspectors. began an inspection
Of the capitol and mansion at the re
quest of Gov. f.. Lee Trinkle soon
after the mar sion was Quilted by fire
several weeks ago. They will also
investigate conditions in the State
library buildings.
The Empress of Japan is much in
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
No CAP AND GOWN
 FOR CLASS AT \. s.
Senior MidyearS Vote Not to
 Wear Uniform Garb

Voting by three to one count against the adoption of the cap and gown as the uniform for graduation exercises, the senior midyear class at it's weekly meeting in the school auditorium yesterday decided to fol- low the custom of every graduation class previous to that of last June when the cap and gown plan was adopted.
 The vote was taken at the exer- cises without any previous warning or expectancy on the part of the class members. Toward the latter part of the meeting the matter was brought up and after some discus- sion a vote was taken. The results of the ballot was 5S to 20 against the adoption of the plan.
 Just before the ballot was taken Mrs. Amy c. Guilford, the class ad- wiser suggested that possibly the parents might want to be consulted on the matter but one of the boys answered that they had a mind of their own and were ready to vote on the question.
 Questioned this morning on her feeling on the matter, Mrs. Guilford said that she did not care for the cap and gown idea but had not used any influence to bring about vote by the boys and girls.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
HOLD HALLOWEEN PATTY.

A Halloween party was held last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs John Lickwar Of 50 Beatty street A large number of guests were pres ent. The home was prcttily decorat- cd with Halloween colors of orange and black and all attending were at tired in appropriate costumes. Prizes were awarded 10 those adjudged wearing the best and most comical costumes. The first award went 10 Miss Stella Grons!d and the second 10 Mrs William Goodison. A feature O. the evening was a radio concert while dancing was enjoyed. Games were played including the old time fun Of "ducEing for apples and luncheon was served.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
City Items

Attorney Tn, mas J. Cabelus will address a Lithuanian republican rally in Naugatuck Sunday after noon.
 Halloween Dinner Dance. The Burritt.-advt.
 Three boys were rounded up yes terday by Officer T. J. Feeney ana turned over to the probation officer for theft of newspapers from To- cal drug store. L..
 George Rather of New Haven, has been granted a permit to build a apartment building at West Nam and Vine streets.
 Halloween Dinner Dance The Burritt.-advt.
 Congressman E Hart Fenn and Mayor Norman Stevens of HartIord' will speak at q republican rally lh Falcon hall Sunday evening"
 Lucia Campise has sold property on Mitchell street to Vincenzo cam, mise. and Frederick Schack has soid 10 Olgs Shack, property on Win throp street, c,.,u,
 Come to the Stanley Works Girls club dance at the Elks' next frlhay evening. There is BIG SuRPRlSE in store for you.-advt-
 Co. No. Of the fire department was called at 11:14 this forenoon 10 extln-uish a slight hlaz" in an auto, mobile owned by John F. Moskli' of lO4 Winter street. on Elm street.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
MCGRATH OFF H. s. TEAM
 WITH INJURY TO KNEE
Regular Center Will Be Out of Game for Nearly Remainder
 Of Season.

A severe injury to his knee suf- fered in practice will result in keeping Frank McGrath, regular center on the New Britain high school team out of the lineup of the football team until the second last game on the teams schedule, il was learned today.
 McGrath was forced to sit on the sidelines last Saturday while his teammates battled with Collegiate Preparatory school When he vas examined by his physician the doc tor told him the knee would hold up for about a game and would be worse than ever. Acordingto the physician McGrath can play one more game and possibly two be- fore the season ends. Frank intends 10 play part of the Weaver High school game on November 13 and then start the annual classic with Hartford on November 20. James Scully will take his place.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
GRACE-MERRELL
Harold A. Grace of This City Takes Miss Florence Edith Merreu of Bristol for His Bride

Harold Anthony Grace. son of Mrs Catherine R. Grace of SIS Main street, this city. and Miss Florence Edith Merrell, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Ernest E. Merrell of Burlington avenue, Bristol, were married this morning at II o'clock at St. Joseph's rectory. The cere- mony was performed by Rev. J. J. Lynch. The couple was attended by Miss Lorena Merrell, sister of the bride, and Bernard Curtin of New Britain.
 The bride wore a gown of French blue georgette with silver bands over French blue crepe de chine and hat of blue taffeta with silver trimmings. She carried a bouquet of yellow roses. The bridesmaid was dressed in cream georgette over rose and wore black satin hat brocaded in pastel coloring. She carried bouquet of pink roses.
 After the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the brides parents. The home was prettily decorated with autumn leaves and yellow chrysanthemums the color scheme being brown and gold. The parents of the bride and Miss Sarah A. Grace, sister of the groom, as- sisted in receiving the guests who included relatives and friends from New York, Boston, Springfield. Hartford and New Britain. During the reception, vocal solos were rendered by Mrs. Mary T. Crean and Mrs. George T. Patterson of New Britain, cousins of the groom, &C., companied on the piano by Miss Esther Carlson of Bristol.
 NIr. and Mrs. Grace left on honeymoon trip and upon their re- turn, they will reside at SIS Main street, this city. Mrs. Grace has been employed as a stenographer in the Bristol National Bank and MT. Grace is traffic manager for the New Departure Go. in Bristol.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
STATE POLICE HUNTING
 MORE ''BEAUX BANDITS"
Two Youthful Robbers Who Looted While Girl Friends Watched
 Sought

Hartford. Conn. Oct. 27 Pt- With four of the 'beaux bandits" locked up the state police are con- tinuing a search for three other members of the gang who have dis appeared from their homes, in West Hartford and Rocky Hill.
 Percy Parker. Jr.. 19,s and Andrew Dobruck. IS, both of West Hart ford. were presented in the police court here yesterday and committed to Cheshire reformatory. Harlan Walbeoff, 20, of this city and How ard Beaumont, 20, of Rocky Hill were presented in the Glastonbury court last night and bound over to the December term of the superior criminal court for trial.
 The gang is said to be concerned in scores of burgIaries in Hartford and surrounding towns during the past few months. They were usually accompanied by girl friends who sat in waiting automobiles while their male escorts raided stores. The girls were frequently the receipents of favors, such as perfumes and cosme- tics, stolen by the young men.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
VETERANS TO CHAT
 OVER THREE WARS
Former Fighting Men to Gather
 at Legion Rooms

Veterans of three wars will swap "reminiscences and join in a general good time tomorrow evening when Eddy-Glover Post of the American Legion will have as it's guests at the home on Washington street the c. A. R. post and Spanish War vet erans. This is the first formal visit of the members of the two older or ganlzations to the club house of the world war veterans and plans have been made to give them a welcome in keeping with the event.
 There will be a program of enter tainment, cards and informal talks by epresentatlves Of each group, The ladies' auxiliary Of the legion win serve lunch.
 The committee in charge of the affair consists of Nathan Avery, Harry Scheuy. Harry Ginsberg and Harry Vessels. They have selected as a reception committee, Harry c. Jackson, R. c. Vance, Arthur Petts, Harry Swanson and George Moland- CT.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
POLITICAL WRITERS
 DEBATING EARNINGS
(Continued From Page 1.)

market Is rather idle and listless at the moment is accounted for by the fact that these figures as well as the figures of many other cor porations now being currently pub lished, reflect past business and are water over the wheel Never theless they are a good indication of the likelihood of corporate earnings as a whole in 1926 estab- fishing records measurably above those of 1925"
 The democratic New York World says the earnings statements have furnished another in a series of contrasts between what big and small enterprises can accomplish. In one case the earnings for nine months rose 85 per cent and in the other SS per cent over the same period over last year. Against these amazing results must be compared the complaints so common in many lines of both trade and tn- dustry. Manufacturing and man. agement efficiency have made tre- mendous strides but the great bulk of business has not been able to keep pace. The leaders are un- doubtedly enjoying great prosperity but many smaller organizations have a different story to tell.
 Tn it's broader aspects there is anxiety in business circles that the artificial props quite obviously ap- piled to bolster up the cause of prosperity may be removed once the balance of power passes from the hands of the present ruling party"
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
YOUTH TRIES SUICIDE
Either Studies or Girl Prompted
 WOodbury Bows Action.

Woodbury, N. J.. Oct. 27 P-El- mer Bowers, IT, a member Of the football team of the Clayton, \. J., high school, is in a critical condition in the Underwood hospital here from two bullet wounds in the head which police said were self-inflicted.
 The police said young Bowers had shot himself on the football field at the close of school yesterday. The youths parents said he had no req son to attempt to take his life, but school authorities asserted that he had neglected his studies and was depressed because he had failed to make the required credits in several subjects.
 Fellow students. however, ascribed Bowers act 10 trouble with a girl,
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
SESQUI ORDERED
 CLOSED SUNDAYS
Penn Court DiSmisseS Ezcep-
 tiOnS-InjunCtiOn Alternative

Harrisburg. Pa. Oct. 27 LPl-Dis- missing exceptions to its former rul- ing closing the Philadelphia sesqui- centennial on Sundays the Dauphin county court today reaffirmed its previous decree and issued an in junction to enforce it's closing order unless the Exposition association gets a stay of execution from the supreme court it must be closed on Sunday.
 The courts decision, everything the exceptions said that in ac- cordance with it's opinion of Sep tember 16. "the Sesquicentennial Exhibition association be busted from any right, privilege or author fly to open, hold or conduct the ex- position operated by the said re- spondent association on the Lord g day. commonly called Sunday" Costs Of the proceedings also were placed on the association.
 Declaring that it differed with the contention of the association's coun- sel that Sunday opening was not a public injury. the court said:
 Tn this day when. from the president Of the United States and others high in official position, from pulpit and forum, we are con- stantly reminded that one of the great dangers of the times is the lack of law observance. we think it is a matter of great moment-as- suming that our conclusion Is right, that the opening of the Sesquicen- tennial on Sunday Is violation of the law-that such a great enter prise should not be permitted to do what the ordinary individual would be punished for doing, Favoritism toward a great enterprise would lead to disrespect for the law and in that way. to injury to the pub lie"
 The exposition association based it's exceptions on the ground that the decisions did not find facts and conclusions of law as required by an act of 1874, that the injury to the public is not of such magnitude that the quo warranto proceeding Is applicable and that the act of 1794. known as the Pennsylvania "blue laws" was not violated.
 The court held that quo warranto was the proper procedure in the states action and to contention that the act of 1794 is only civil regulation, the court said it did not agree. To a claim that sports and diversions would be unlawful where there was any noise or disturbance tho court said:
 But irrespective of the question as to whether the diversions are un- lawful assuming that the respond ent has the power to conduct them they certainly are worldly. It fol- lows then that the respondent Is conducting a worldly business on Sunday"
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
TRIBUTE TO PRESS
Newspapers are Praised In State
 ment Issued by G. W. Swift.

Chicago, Oct. 27.-lP)- Tribute to newspapers was paid today by C.. w. Swift, of Chicago, in his report as chairman of the public relations committee to the convention of the institute of American meat packers.
 He credited the press with so pre- senting economic facts as 10 make the industry better understood than ever before.
 "The average reporter of today Is capable, conscientious and careful, !" MT. Swift said, men of any other type soon find their way out of Journalism, for its demands are eX- acting and its standards high"
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
THREE ESTATES INvENToHIED

The estate 1f Miss Margaret A Farrell is valued at 2S.51o.oG. ac- cord!nr 10 an inventory filed in pro- bate court. The itcmi2el list follows. Cash in Savings Bank Of New Brit ain s5.45I21: cash in Society for Savings, Hnrtford, S3.oe741; three shares Stanley Works pre- fcrred at s27. s8l; check from Lan- dc~s, Frary & Clark, S2@63.
 The estate of the late Mrs. Filicia D. is valued at $S,2oo in 'he re- port Of the inventory filed today in D oaate court The estate consists O.: mo. SC holdings,
 A valuation Of s4.4Oo is placed on the estate of the late Andrew O.aon' in the inventory filed yesterday Tn probate court. The estate consists Of one-half interest in rcat estate, $f'- GOO; one-half interest in a morjEaEe' s4OO; five shares Of PlainNille Mfg, Co, no value.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
MORSE TRIAL EVIDENCE
Literature Extolling Virtues of Stock
 Is Read Today

New York. Oct 27 P)-"Litera- ture" extolins the value of stock of the United States Steamship com pany was read to the jury today at the trial of three sons of Charles w. Morse and fl others charged with conspiracy.
 The defendants are charged with conspiring to defraud and with us- ing the mails in the advancement of an alleged scheme to sell stock in the Morse enterprises by means of fraudulent financial statements.
 Miss Therese McDonough. stem ographer in the brokerage office of Henry E. Broughton, one of the de- fcndants, was called upon to identify the stock circulars.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
MISSION AT ST. MARYlS.

"Church" was Inc subject scIccted by Rev James r. Towcy of the paulist Fathers in the instructions last evening in connection with the mons mission at St. Marys church. The cdince was filled 10 capacity, ast nights crowd surpasslng in round numbers any that has yet at tended a nightly service. Rev. John ra3cr Smythe preached m eloquent sermon on "Dealh," dea.ing with its uncertainty in coming and the un- certainty ol its arrival He drew the conclusion that to die a Christian death. all would have 10 lead good Christian lives.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
PATROLMAN TO BE GIVEN
 POLICE BOARD HEARING
Discipline Committee Decides Charge Against O'Keefe Warrants
 Tiral Before Commission,

Patrolman John O'Keefe, who was suspended several days ago by Chief ". c. Hart on the charge of being under influence of liquor while on duty on Broad street, will be given hearing before the po- lice commissioners at the next meeting, it was said today, the discipline committee at a meeting last night deciding the charge is of such seriousness that the entire board should act.
 Hearings were also given last night to Supernumerary Officers Edward Muszynski, Giuseppe Gigli- otti; Patrolmen James Sullivan. Vincenzo Santucci and Ernest Bloomquist. The committees rec concentrations in these cases will not become known until the full board receives the report.
 Officer Muszynski was charged with conduct unbecoming an officer on complaint of a man who said the officer insulted him while he was in a parked automobile with a woman companion. The complaint came to Chief Hart and the com- plainant was not required to ap- pear.
 Officers Sullivan, Gigliotti and Santucci are charged with violation Of the department rules concerning duty calls and Officer Bloomuuist was reported by Sergeant Flynn for remaining In a house on his beat longer than the sergeant thought necessary. Officer Bloom quist did not miss his duty calls, but In the sergeants opinion the complaint did not justify the officer In returning to the house where he was when the sergeant located him.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
FINDS DEEPEST SPOT
Jap Ship Registers Depth of Ocean
 At 0135 Meters

Tokyo, Oct. 27 Pl-The Japanese navy survey ship Mansku returned to Yokosuka today after a six months trip and reported 1t had discovered the deepest spot in the ocean to be off the Izu Peninsula between Izu and the Bonin Island. The depth is 9435 meters. The deepest spot previously found was eff the Kurile Islands. where the depth is $500 meters. It was found by the American warship Tuscarora.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
CENTRAL JR. H. S. NOTES

The auditorium program for this week at the Central Junior High school is on Theodore Roosevelt. The program is as follows:
 Singing, Star spangled Banner, Reading, Boyhood Battles of Theo- dore Roosevelt Reading, Personal ity of Theodore Roosevelt. Reading, The Most Interesting American. Quotations From Roosevelt's Say ings. Letter written by Roosevelt to His Nephew Last Letter Writ ten to His Sister. Song, Battle Hymn of the Republic. Readings Roosevclt's Letters to his Children. Presidential Rescue of a Kitten. A Preaching letter. The Death of Theodore Roosevelt. Song, America.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
crRpENT EVENTS CLASS.

Mrs. c. r. Bennett will start her popular current events class this evening at the Y. W. C. A. Her sub iects will be "The Coming Election "Entry Of Germany into the League of Nations" "The Conference in London of the Premiers Of the po- min!ons." She will review "Arrow- smith" by Sinclair Lewis. This course is free 10 the girls and women of New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-27
OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY

MT. and Mrs. Henry A. Carlson of 61 Trinity street, observed their fifth wedding anniversary at their home last evening by entertaining 40 rela- lives and friends at an informal din- ner party. The home was prettily decorated In black and orange colors. The host and hostess re- ceived a large number of gifts. Mrs. Carlson before her marriage was Miss Frieda A. Zehrer.