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The Washington times., 1926-04-19
VolcanoWipes
Out Village
In Hawaii
b JOHN r STONE
InssrnationaI News service


HONOLULU, April I9.Mauna
Loa's ffeFy lava rampage con-
.tinued unabated today.
Already the surging flows of
molten rock brave taken consider
able property ton as the result
of the devastating advance.
No loss Of life, however, has
as yet been reported.
The small village of Hoopuloa, in
the South Kona district. on the
western shore of Hawaii Island,
has been wiped out by a great
stream of flaming lava 1000 feet
wide and 20 feet deep at the crest.
Twelve native houses, a pier and
several tanks. comprising the vii.
lage. were enguifed by the fiery
river.
All residents escaped. They Rad
expected the flow to crawl through
their village and managed to flee in
time. carrying with Them such
belonging as was possible.
After passing through the vii
lage. the gigantic flow struck the
sea at 6:21 o'clock Sunday morn.
ing. An awe-inspiring spectacle re-
sulting.
Gigantic steam clouds, visible for
miles around. were formed when
the red hot rock flow mingled with
the ocean. A succession of roaring
explosions. plainly heard 20 miles
away. added to the savage grendeur
CT the battle between the fire Of
the lava and the water of the sea.
Throughout the night Lava foun-
tains on the slopes of Mauna Loa
poured out molten rock in gigantic
streams, many OF them hurting
their discharge 400 feet into the air.
Army filters reconnoitered over
Mauna Loa yesterday afternoon at
the request of DIR. T. A. Jaggar.
the famous volcanologist, to ascer-
tain the general direction and NUM-
Der of the flows.
Jaggar feared that as a result of
the terrific activity of the volcano
lava streams may shoot down upon
the government road almost with
out warning.
Kilauea, one of the main craters
of Mauna Loa, continued to rumble
but discharged no lava.
The Washington times., 1926-04-19


LONDON, April 49,. Great
Britain will use her naval forces
to aid the United States in sur.
pressing rum running.
This official announcement was
made here today, on the day when
in Massachusetts Americans are
celebrating Patriots Day, the an.
niversary of the first victory Of
American revolutionaries over the
British.
will Watch Bahamas
The British navy, it was an.
nounced, will be employed In sup
pressing rum.running between Brit
ish colonies and the United States
and particularly between the Ba-
hamas and the United States.
Great Britain also has agreed to
give American revenue cutters the
right to enter Bahama waters and
to search for vessels engaged in
rum running.
An exchange of memoranda, SET
ting out the terms for cooperation
between the American and British
forces, is being made between Lon
don and Washington.
Cut To British Trade.
This new agreement. which was
exclusively forecast by the Inter-
national News Service last Friday
Continued on Page 2. Column 81
The Washington times., 1926-04-19
EVANGELIST IS FACING
BAD CHECK CHARGES

DANVILLE. Va, April 19.-TEe
Rev. DIR. Ernest B. Moll, former
Methodist evangelist attached to
the Mississippi conference. held here
on alleged bad check passing
charges, viii be arraigned formally
tomorrow
The evangelist claims to have
settled for all checks and will ask
for dismissal. In event the local
charges are dropped. however, he
faces possible arrest on similar
charges at Lakeland. Fla.
DIR. Moll is a native of Defiance,
Ohio.
The Washington times., 1926-04-19
Andrews Wants Dry
Force Military

Gen L. c. Andrews, Federal enforcement chief, today
asked Congress for authority to establish the Government
prohibition machine on military basis He proposed
amendment to existing law that retired military officers
and may be appointed to the enforcement without
loss of retirement pay.
Andrews proposals contained in bill introduced
Senator Cummns Re of Iowa. chairman of the Judiciary
The Washington times., 1926-04-19
Shock Kills Heir

OMAGH, Tyrone. Ireland, April
19.-Learning that he had inherit ed
$3.50 900 from a brother in the
United States, Patrick Slane.
farmer, hurried here to consult an
attorney He fell dead from ex-
| element at the door Of the attor.
nAk'a Offices
The Washington times., 1926-04-19
THE WEATHER

Official o. s. Weather Bureau Report
Fair tonight and Tuesday; heavy
frost; warmer Tuesday Temperature
yesterday Highest, Al; lowest, 50.
The Washington times., 1926-04-19

relation to this great issue. for all
conduct is positive"
1--WE are either for or we are
against law observance and law
enforcement she said. Let 1t
be understood that we can not pick
and choose from among the laws
those we will obey and those we
will nullify in personal conduct.
"A welter of words and con-
.troversial claims are advanced by
opponents of the amendment, but a
statement compiled by insurance
statisticians is significant. In 1917,
Continued on Page 2, Column II
New Britain herald., 1926-09-21

ing. the convention being held in New Britain today at the Elks hall in that city.
 East Berlin Items
 Members and invited guests will attend the first banquet of the year to be held in the banquet hall Of the Community club tomorrow eve hing. It Is expected that the event will attract a large number as a number of interesting features have ! been planned.
 Members of the Lafanso club went to New Britain last evening l where they were the guests of Mrs, Timothy Dehan, former resident of this place and member of the organization. All attended the thea ter, the women then attending a dinner party. All reported good time.
 Tho regular weekly prayer meet | iis will be held in the Methodist church parlors. After the meeting there will be the annual election of trustees. there being two to be elect ed for the ensuing year. A largi attendance Is requested.
 The Knights of Pythias will meet this evening at s o'clock in their rooms at K. of P. hall. Plans for the fall activities will be discussed
 A number of local people are planning to attend the Eastern States exposition at Springfield to- morrow. The event has always at- tracted a large number from this place.
 The new quarters for the library in Community hall will be ready, 1t Is anticipated, for Friday the regu- lar exchange day. The shelves have been installed and other equipment placed so that all to be done is to move the books from Athletic hall to the new racks.
 The highway at the approach to East Berlin presents a very fine ap- perance, the work have just been completed. Many favorable remarks nave been passed on the neatness and despatch of the work done.
 Max Sugonhime was pleasantly surprised last evening when 20 of his friends rendered him a surprise party y1ln honor of his birthday. Re | treatments were served and games played.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-21
.S0LD|ER.F|REMEN HELD AS FIREBUGS
IS Arrested at Fort Sill Said to Have Caused S2,000,000 Loss

Fort sill, Okla, Sept. q P)-Ori- gin of fires which in the last two years have destroyed more than S2,- GOO, 900 worth of government prop erty is believed to have been solved with the arrest of IS private sol diers of the Fort Sill garrison on charges Of incendiarism. Several of the men were members of the post fire department.
 The men were arrested yesterday following a report by J. l.. Fallon. World war veteran and secret serV- ice operative, who was assigned here last January in connection with q federal investigation when author ities were unable to determine the origin of Ia fires over a two-year period. Government stores, officers barracks, stores and cantcens were destroyed.
 Arrest and confinement of the men is thought to have been Speed- cd when Fallon told officers he had learned of plans to burn two hotels at Lawton, Okla, near here. The Fort Sill fremen would have been called to fight the Lawton blazes.
 Several of the prisoners confessed to participation in the firing of buildings, officers who questioned them declared. Officers said the in vestigation would continue and that more arrests were expected.
 Fallon conducted his investigation by onlisting as d private and being assigned to duty with those arrested. Every building at the fort was was marked for destruction by the arson ring, Fallon reported.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-21
Ormiston Denies That
 He Made Any Confession

Chicago, Sept, Fl Pt-Ihe Chi- cago Herald and Examiner today announced a statement signed by Kenneth G. Ormiston. missing radio operator in the Aimee Sem- pie McPherson case at Los An geles, declaring 'confessionS re- ported to have been made in his name by Attorney s. S. Hahn of Los Angeles to be entirely fraudu- lent.
 T have never had the pleasure of meeting this man." he was quoted. Every statement he has made concerning me is untrue
 F. NJ. s. Martin, a Chicago law yer, yesterday issued a statement in behalf of Ormiston in which it was asserted "the woman who oc- cupied the Carmel bungalow was positively not Mrs. McPherson," and announcing that under certain circumstances the evidence of Miss K" would be produced, The attorney did not disclose the radio operators whereabouts.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-21

Nelly Moore. a negress, of Port land street, Hartford, and James Wycap, colored, of this place, were sentenced to 30 days in jail and pay ment of court costs on the charge of misconduct. They were arrested by Officers Brown, kanupka and Ven- l tres late Saturday night.
 Selectman's Car Wrecked While Third Selectman Raymond l r. Dyer sat inside the Town Hall last evening guarding the towns coffcrs from excessive expenditure, his beloved auto stood outside, wait ing patiently for the time when 1t would take the selcctman back to his East Berlin home.
 Standing there and watching the i stream of traffic pass was not much l fun for the car so as one particular i ly good looking motor passed. Lizzie winked headlight at it and as much as asked it over for a chat.
 The summoned auto was a bit eager in coming to greet Dyer's car and misjudged the distance so much as to break Lizzie's left fender, both l headlights and the front axle besides jarring her up bit. Today work men hammered her into shape be- fore the Town hall and she depart cd for EGst Berlin, a much sadder but wiser car. No arrests were made and an agreement between the two owners settled thS matter. Leave For School Many members of the younger set here have department to attend col lcge within the past week. Among the mare John Hart, who left for Brown University yesterday, Antonio Martino who has left for Catholic university. Washington. D. C., George Pona and Elliott Baldwin who have left for Renssalaer at Troy, N. r., Blanche Johnson and Lois Cowles, who will leave tomorrow for Whea- ton, and Helen Johnson who will leave Thursday for Storrs Marriage License
 A marriage license has been is- sued to John Guman of Bridgeport and Helen Dorothy Gabany. daush- ter of Mir. and Mrs. Jacob Gabany of this town. The date for the we'd ding has been set at January 29, 1927.
 Lease Road House
 The Silver Lake Inn, Inco has leased it's property on the Meridcn pike to Omar G. Crosby of Hart ford for one year. Crosby intends to combine the dance hall that has recently been discontinued by the corporation.
 Committee Appointed
 The Kensington League of Wom- en Voters has appointed a commit tee to investigate the question of! installing a district visiting nurse In this community. Mrs. Henry Hook CT has been appointed chairman of the group and developments in that direction.
 Enter Convention
 Dr. Matthew H. Griswold and R. o. Clark, local delegates to the re- publican congressional are attend
New Britain herald., 1926-09-21
SMALL INCREASE
 IN BUDGET ASKED Town Assessed SS,500 for Share
 in BGkley Crossing APPROPRIATION TO LEGION
Court Jails Three At Special Ses. sion-Committee Appointed To Investigate Possibility of District
 Surse-Selectman's Car Wrecked.

About 30 voters attended the an nual open meeting of the finance board of selectmen held last even- ing at the town hall to discuss the budget and to hear pleas for addi- tions for 1927. Several additions were made which will make the amount little more than that of last year. Last years budget called for expenses amounting to s149,661.- 10, which the proposed amount will be s149,891.6l, a difference of about s200.
 The most important additions in cluded S3,50o which is the towns share of the new Beckley crossing project. Work on the new overhead bridge which will eliminate the dangerous crossing has already be- gun and the town has been assessed for a part of the expenses.
 An amount Of s3,00o is mention ed in the budget as bank loan re- tirement fund, which will be used inan effort to do away with inter- est expended in money borrowed from banks to meet current expens- es of the past years. It has always been the method of the town to bor- row money until the timo of tax collection and 1t has been found that 8 good part of the money collected was needed to pay back the banks. The new fund should tend to do away with the necessity of constant ly paying out interest on borrowed money and 1t is thought by the as- sessors and selectmen that a small amount in each years budget will soon put the town out of the bor- rowing habit.
 The school committees expenses for the past year have amounted to sS3,523.S2 against the appropriation granted in last years budget of sS3,- sSS,545.00. The committe is asking for sS6,SSo for the coming year. The town courts expenses amounted 10 sS,464 against $10,466 taken in through fines. Liquor penalties have done much to make the department self-supporting and a $2,00o item on the credit side of the ledger has been looked upon favorably by the board, High school tuition amounted to $12,602. The town had appropriated sl5,o0o for this expense and has re- instated the same amount for next year,
 The assessors and the board of relief each asked for an increase in appropriation and 1t was increased on the budget to be passed at town meeting night.
 Willard I. filling asked for an ap- propriaton of $50 for the purpose of perambulating the town line at the New Britain boundary. After much discussion 1t was put In the budget and New Britain will be ask cd to share half the expense of the work. Bolton -Kasica post, American Legion, represented by Pasouale G!anottl and Paul Stange asked for m appropriation Of sa4o covering the rent paid on Legion hall fin Kensington. After long discussion is was voted by the finance board to include this amount In the budget for this year. the present action, however. to. have no bearing on fu- ture pleas for appropriations, The Legion pleaded that it had not suffi- cient funds to carry this expense and AS other cities had built halls for
New Britain herald., 1926-09-21
SYMPATHY FROM ENGLAND.

London, Sept. 2l P-Premier Baldwin has directed Sir Esme How ard, ambassador in Washington to express the deep regret of the British government at the appalling disaster in Florida, and it's heart felt sympathy for the inhabitants Of the afflicted area"
New Britain herald., 1926-09-21

the organization 1t was thought that Berlin could carry the expense of the rent.
 s While the budget is little larg- CT it is known that the town has only s10,000 outstanding in loans, compared with the $20,000 debt of last year.
 Although the much heralded road program issue did not come up for discussion last evening. considerable debate followed the reading of some of the items of the proposed budget, Willard I. filling having the floor much of the time.
 Tabs Meeting
 A meeting of St. Pau's T. A. E society will be held this evening al the Tabs hall at 8 o'clock. Al members are urged 10 attend as i'm portant matters will be brought ur for discussion.
 K. of P. Meeting
 The regular weekly meeting ot the Knights Of Pythias. will take place this evening at the Commun- ity hall at o'clock. A large at- tendance Is anticipated by the Of flcers as urgent business is on the slate for disposal.
 Grange Visiting
 There will be no regular weekly meeting of Berlin Grange, No. A. at the Grange hall this evening as the chapter is visiting the Plainville lodge at the latter's hall. Two numbers on the program of enter tainment will be furnished by the Berlin contingent, Mrs. R. A. Will Hams delivering vocal selections and Mrs. c. L. Ventres giving several readings The next regular meet ing of the organization here will be the first Tuesday in October.
 Many new features of the fair were installed In the hall yesterday and work has continued today to- wards completion for Thursday eve ming when the Grange throws open it's doors. It is thought that the flower display at the fair will rival the numerous flower shows that have taken place about here lately and the fruit and vegetable exhibit has also been promised many en- tries by residents.
 Those Perfect Roads
 A bit of irony has been found in the old files of the Herald dating back e5 years. Tn copy of the Herald of September q, 1901, un- der the Berlin News heading the following paragraph appears,
 "The recent repairs made by the selectmen on the Berlin Hill near Woodruff's store, add greatly to the attractiveness Of that highway. The road that runs from Berlin street to Kensington is In good repair and Is considered one of the best in this part of the state.'
 Present residents interested in the road are limiting that this was prob ably the last time that any word was ever published as to the "attrac- tivencss" of that thoroughfare and some even go so far as to say that the repairs made by those selectmon at that time were probably the last repairs ever put into the road.
 Court Session
 At a special session of the Berlin town court last evening, Judge George G. Griswold fined James Young, colored, of 193 Hartford av- enue, New Britain. s100 and costs and sentenced him to five days in jail for driving an auto while under the influence of liquor. Young was arrested by Officer Frank Brown on Berlin street when he was endanger- ing passing cars with his cratic driving.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-21
R. I. OFFICIAL DIES

Providence, R. l., Sept. q P- George II. Webb, labor commits sioner for Rhode Island, who also held the office Of commissioner Of industrial statistics, and was direc- tor of draft and fuel administrator during the World War, died this morning at his supmer home. at Coles, Warwick, following an illness covering a period of years. He was born in Providence, and after com- pleting his public school education he was graduated from Brown uni versity.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-21
4 MAN AND HIS COW

FARMER Go chemist): Now be sure and mark plain on them bottles which Is for my wife and which is for the COW. I don't want nothin' to happen to that Jersey Tit Bits. London.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-21
No Operation Necessary

The open safety pin which was swallowed by Vivian Cambridge two-year- old daughter of NIT. and Mrs. Vincent Cambridge of South Austin street, was removed from her system without surgical opera
New Britain herald., 1926-09-21

Five room tenement. all improve mcnts. Apply Irving Rachlin, New Britain. Tel. 977.-adyt.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-21
Tntcr Convention

Enter COnNcntI0n
 Dr. Matthew H. Griswold and k. O. Clark, local delegates to the re- publican congressional are attend
New Britain herald., 1926-09-21
Committee Apnointed

The Kensington League Of Wom- en Voters has appointed a commit tee to investigate the question of installing a district visiting nurse in this community. Mrs, Henry Hook CT has been appointed chairman of the group and developments in that direction,
New Britain herald., 1926-09-21

Like San Francisco, the city of Melbourne, Australia, owes its early development to gold strike.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-11-04
Pomerene goes down to defeat by big Democrats make
only 81 votes Other Democrats county ticket we'll
BANK DIRECTORS GIVE A
BANQUET TUESDAY NIGHT

Some weeks ago the proposition
McConnelsville Citizens Savings
bank, that when the resources Of
that bank reached a certain figure,
the occasion would be celebrated
with feast. The mark set was
$350,000.00, and it was reached
sooner than expected, and is now
beyond the figures named, being
$367,583.46. The banquet was held
Tuesday night at the Kennebec ho-
tel, with a most excellent dinner,
deserving of more than passing
notice. The menu: Grape fruit
cocktail; fried chicken, Swiss
steak, candied sweets, mashed po-
tatoes, gravy, hot biscuits, jelly,
creamed peas, pineapple salad, cell
cry, cherry pie alamode, and coffee.
Following the dinner Mr.. T. J..
Bailey, president of the board of
directors, was toastmaster, and
short informal talks were made by
all those present. The point most
strongly emphasized in the various
talks was that of the real service
savings and loan banks render to a
community in general, and especial
ly to people of moderate circum-
stances. Mr.. G.. w. Kennedy, secre-
tary-treasurer of the institution,
read brief history of the organiza
ton, which was incorporated in
1905 under the name of The Citi-
zens Savings & Loan Co., with the
following incorporators: E. M.
Stanbery, James Donahue, j. B.
Tannehill, J. w. Barkhurst, A. B.
McIntire, Joseph Reed and e. A.
Taylor. A few years later the name
was changed to The Citizens Savings
bank. The bank has had steady
growth since its organization, but
has grown more rapidly in the past
several years. When C. w. Ken
nedy assumed his position in 1910,
the total resources amounted to
$196,652.25.
Those present at the banquet
were the directors and officers of
the bank and the Citizens National
bank: T. j. Bailey, J. R. Alderman,
Hugh Donahue, Fred Dover, B. F.
Reed, G. F. Siler, G.. w. Lowell, G.
L. Stanbery, R. F. Miller, G. T.
Hoffman,, J. E. Cowan and C. w.
Kennedy. F. G. Dougan, a director,
was unable to be present due to the
fact that he is confined to his home
in Pennsville suffering with brok-
en- leg. Mr.. Tenwinkle of Cleve-
land, bond salesman, and the edi-
tors of the local papers, w. D. Mat
son and Raymond Durbin, were al
so present to enjoy the very pleas
ant occasion.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-11-04
Halloween Party At Sanatorium

Last Friday evening a delightful
Halloween party was held in the
assembly room of the Rocky Glen
sanatorium, which was appropriate
season. Prizes were offered for the
best costume. The entertainment
features included selections by an
orchestra composed of Marion Fish
er, Francis Hooper, John Mcbride,
Harold Savage, Deane Northrup and
Dale Perkins. Mr.. Harry G. Betz
sang solos and Mr. and Mrs. Betz a
duet Later in the evening dancing
was enjoyed, and refreshments were
served.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-11-04
Entertained For Crews

Mr.. John H. Crew and his sister
Miss Anna Crew of near Pennsville
were delightfully."- entertained last
| Friday by Mrs. T. l. Mercer and
Mrs. Jennie Patterson of Stock
port, at dinner Mr.. and Mrs M.
w. Bishop were also present Sun
day Mr. Crew and his sister were
entertained at dinner here by Mrs.
. Alice Simpson and daughter Miss
Eva Simpson. The Crews left Mon
day for a weeks visit at Marietta,
but will return here in about a
week, leaving here for Pasadena,
Cal, where they will make their
home. We regret to have such es-
timab,e people leave our county
and wish them we'll in their new To-
cation.