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Evening star., 1926-11-14
SPANISH WAR VETERANS

Richard J. Harden Camp. No. 2,
at its meeting Thursday mustered in
the following: Maj. Gen. Amos A.
Fries, chief Chemical Warfare Service,
at present department commander of
the Department of the American Le-
gien Powhatan English. Louis Nus
baum, Arthur V. Thomas, Ernest f.
Landon, John r. Bradley and H. B..
Tyler The camp was notified Of the
deaths Of Joseph B. Much and Martin
NJ. Garvey. Comdr. Shuster reported
the receipt of a cable from the Presi-
dent of Cuba acknowledging the mes
sage Of sympathy previously sent by
the camp on the occasion of the recent
hurricane. The commander announced
that the meeting December 2 will be
called at 730 pm. in order that the
business Of the camp be transacted
before the banquet. Many guests
have been invited. The chairman Of
the entertainment committee reports
that arrangements for the banquet
have been completed Addresses
we're delivered by Department Comdr
Edward j. Nolan. Gen. A. A. Fries,
Past Department Comdr. C. p. Bel
knap, National Chief of staff William
l.. Mattocks, Senor G. de Quesada,
Fast Department Comdr. Samuel =.
Mawson and Capt. w. j. Stannard
leader OF the Army Band.
Col. James s. Pettitt Camp. No. 8.
mot Tuesday night at 921 Pennsyl-
Nania avenue southeast and increas sed
IT'S membership by one by the transfer
from Richard J. Harden Camp of
Samuel Hubacher. The meeting was
called to order by Past Comdr. Lemuel
u. Jones. Department Comdr. Ed
ward j. Nolan reported the appoint
ments Of certain members of this de-
partment as national aide de camps.
Past Department Comdr. League
spoke on the proceedings Of the re
cent meeting Of the Widows and Or
phanS' Association and commended
the auXiliaries of the Spanish War
Veterans for the assistance which
they had rendered the association. He
also announced that Henry W. Law
ton Camp has decided TO orga niZe an
auxiliary in the near future, and ex.
tended an invitation to the members
of Petit Camp to attend the next
meeting Of Admiral George Dewey
Naval Camp.
Department President Edna r.
Summerfield announced the hall to
he given December IS at Franklin
Square Hotel by the auxiliaries of the
Department of the District of Colum
bia.
Col. John Jacob Astor Auxiliary dis
rensed with its last meeting and en-
tertained the children Of the members
with a masquerade party. in the bail
room at 921 PENNSYLVANIA avenue
southeast. Refreshments were served
and Mrs. John FitZhugh rendered sev
eral vocal solos. Col. John Jacob AS
tor Camp presented Astor Auxiliary
with eight silk flags to be used by ii.
color team.
The LIST District of Columbia Vol
unteer Infantry Association met Wed
nesday night at S35 Southern Build
ing. at which time plans We're com
pleted for the annual banquet. to be
held November 90, commemorative
the muster out of the regiment, tc
lie held at the Metropolitan Hotel al
80 pm. to which all former mem
bers of the regiment are invited.
Evening star., 1926-11-14
PAINTER PRAISES KING.

LONDON. November IS CP.-Rich.
ard Jack. z. A. who Is painting the
latest portrait Of King George. says
he never had better subject than
the King Of England.
He posed for mo twice. once seated
and once standing, and carried on a
running conversation on general SUD-
iects as though unaware that his por-
irait was being painted" Mr.. Jack
said.
"He discussed the personalities OF
various artists and showed surpris-
ing knowledge of their human side for
a ssyeretgn -whem en4> might think
Evening star., 1926-11-14
Local Radio Entertainment
Sunday, Nov. IA, 1926
NAA-NavaL Radio Station, Radio
Va. 1855 Meters).

NAA-NavaI Radio Station, Radio,
Va. 1855 Meters).
9:b6 p.m.-Time signals.
WRC-Radio Corporation Of America
(468.5 Meters).
II a.m.-Services from Calvary
Baptist Church. Rev. DIR. William
S. Abernethy, pastor.
pm.-Setvices from Bethlehem
Chapel, Washington Cathedral. Rev.
Hugh Birckhead, D. D., rector Of
Emanuel Church. Baltimore, will
preach.
7:2O p.m.-Musical program, broad
cast with WEAF from the Capitol
Theater, New York City.
e:15 p.m.-Frieda Hempel, soprano,
assisted by Rudolph Gruen, pianist.
and Ewald Haum, fautist. Broad
cast Jointly with station WEAF. New
York.
1915 to 11:15 p.m.-Toscha Seidel.
Russian violinist.
Early Program Tomorrow.
Gas to 7:45 am.-Tower Health ex-
ercises.
1l:55 a.m.-Arlington time signals.
IL (noonl-Live stock flashes.
pm.-Organ recital.
p.m.-Willard Orchestra.
Evening star., 1926-11-14
RADIO GOSSIP AND NEWS

179, ,oo1 last year, when, 1t will be re-
called, this corporation carried a def
icit in the second and third quarters.
Although increased business is re-
f1ected in other large radio manufac-
turing plants, announcements Of earn
ings are lacking. But on the whole
the reports received indicate a record
year throughout the industry.
The Atwater Kent plant Is reported
as struggling to meet demands by in.
crea sing its output to $500 receivers
a day.
Powell Crosley, 1r.. states that pro-
duction Of, receivers In his factories
greatly exceeds that Of last year. with
the demand increasing instead Of slow
ing up. as was the case last Novem-
ber. He anticipates that the demand
for tube sets will carry through until
late next Spring.
Evening star., 1926-11-14
WAVE LENGTHS CHANGED.
Five Stations Make Shifts, Depart

Five established stations have
changed their wave lengths, according
to an announcement of the Depart
ment of Comerce. They are KFEC,
Portland, Ore; KGCG, Newark. Ark. !;
WJBY, Gadsden, Ala: kFUT. Salt
Lake, Utah, and KNRC, Juneau.
Alaska, all of them going to higher
wave lengths.
The shift in channels reported ar3
made to wave lengths already used
by from to IS stations. indicating
that additional interference will be
caused, except by the Alaskan station
which is removed from apprectable
station interference.
Evening star., 1926-11-14

mental decree and these commodities
may now be imported generally on
payment Of the regular import duty.
according to consular advices. The
former monopoly has been in exist
ence since January Of last year. the
Peruvian government having retained
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Three Ask Call Letters.

Three new broadcasters are fore.
cast by their application for call let.
ters. They are WICC, Harold D.
Feuer and Charles w. Selen OF
Bridgeport, Conn; WON'T, Mikadow
Theater. Francis M. Kadow, Manito.
woo, Wis. and WLBC, D. A. Burton,
Muncie, Ind.
Evening star., 1926-11-14
Radio Monopoly Dissolved.

The monopoly formerly conceded to
the Peruvian Broadcasting Co. for the
importation of radio apparatus into
Peru has been dissolved by govern
Evening star., 1926-11-14
Army.Navy Game on Air.

The annual Army and Navy foot
ball game at Chicago will be broad
cast by Stations WMAQ, KYW,
WEBB and WGN. four prominent
Chicago broadcasters, November 27,
Evening star., 1926-11-14
Better Than Never.

From the London Opinion.
The leader Of Paris Jazz band was
arrested in the middle Of selection.
It seems q little late.
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the exclusive right to broadcast and
to tax receiving sets throughout its
Jurisdiction.
Evening star., 1926-11-14

He 10 q born conservative II at tho
age Of 20 he Is content with S5-cent
socks.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-25

discuss the case, it was said upon good authority that numerous agents at work in various cities have as their objective the wealthy heads of a rum ring said to be authors of the effort to flood this district with al cohol, The agents are working on the theory that none but a wealthy organization could finance a venture including the purchase of the steam CT and it's enormous cargo.
 Captain August Alksen and A seamen making up the crew of the Cretan were arrested after discovery of the liquor. They were charged with conspiracy to smuggle liquor, furnished bail and waived eXamina- ton when arraigned before the United States commissioner.
 It is known that the federal grand jury has been actively en- gagged for several days in examining witnesses who arc supposed 10 have knowledge of the plot which centers around the Cretan and her cargo.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-25
Other Woman" Requests
 Wife to Get Divorce

Brooklyn, N. Y, Aug. 25 Pt- The story of a husband and the other woman" pleading with the wife to submit to divorce so that the lovers might marry, was told in supreme court here yesterday when Mrs. Sarah Machines brought action for separation from David MacIn- nes.
 She was awarded $40 q week ali mony and S250 counsel fees pending trial.
 The couple were married in 1907 and have two children. The com pIaint said that the first rift in their married life came when Machines shifted his affections to another wo- man. He frankly admitted the fact, Mrs Machines said.
 Machines and the girl came to her home, Mrs. Machines said, and begged her to consent 10 divorce. She said she refused and her hus- band left her and moved to hotel in Manhattan.
 Machines also intended converting all his property into cash and fleeing the jurisdiction of the state. his wife charged. His property hold ings in Manhattan and Brooklyn amount to about S10Q.0o she said.
 Machines made complete de- nial of all charges, saying his wife was "grasping at a straw to get all the money she can
New Britain herald., 1926-08-25
VALENTINO SPENT MOST
 ALL THAT HE EARNED
Made S2,oOO,000 During Screen Career; Left ST5, 5,000-Made
 No Investments

New York, Aug, 25 LP)-Although mately $2,000,000 during his screen careed, he was usually without money, Joseph M. Schenek, execu- tive director of the United Artists corporation, for which Valentino made pictures, said yesterday. The potential earning power of the man who thrilled the romantic imagina- tions of screen fans was earily $1,- O00,000 q year, Mir. Schenck assert ed, but his net estate. so far as is known, docs not exceed $75,000.
 Valentino was just beginning to realize large earnings in the last two years" Mir. Schenck said, T would say that in the last year and quar- ter hemade between S900,o00 and $1,000.000 in pimtures. He made perhaps $2,00o,000 during his entire screen career.
 Rudy made no investments. He lived well, spending freely, and was exceedingly generous with his friends. l know he never had any money, regardless of his earnings. He didn't know it's value"
 Valentino had taken out a person. al insurance policy for S500,000, Mir. Schenck said, with his brother and sister, Alberta and Maria Guglielmi, as beneficiaries. The United Artists had insured him for $200,000. Val entino had made a will, which is now in Hollywood, according to S. George Jllman, the late actors manager.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-25
3O,0OO,OOO AMERICANS
 WANT MARIE AS GUEST
Rumanian Queen Refuses All Invita- tions-Wil spend Two
 Months Here

Paris, Aug. 25 P-Queen Marie of Rumania has within a week re- ceiyed invitations from America from individuals and organizations in all representing 30,000,0 900 citiz- ems, asking her to be their guest while visiting the United States. The queen cannot accept any of these in- vitations as she intends to travel as a queen and not incognito and thus will be the guest of the nation at large. In one part of her trip she will probably be the guest of the state of Washington when she goes there 10 dedicate a Rumanian room in the museum at 9-aryhill.
 The queen plans to stay in the United States less than two months and she wants to see as much of the country as possible and to meet as many people.
 She will land at New York and 20 immediately to Washington to make a courtesy call on President Coolidge. She will then go to Buff falo to view Niagara Falls and will cross into Canada and make the western tour. Among the cities that are on her tentative list are Salt Lake, Denver St. Louis, Chicago De- troit from which she has received urgent invitations Pittsburgh and Boston.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-25
Pontifical High Mass
 Celebrated in Waterbury

Waterbury, Conn, Aug. 25 P@A pontifical high mass, celebrated by Archbishop George Matulevicius. apostolic visitor from Lithuania to America, featured the morning ses- sion of the second day of the Lithu- anian convention of five national or ganizations, which is being held here More than 30 Lithuanian priests from all parts of the nation assisted at the service which was attended by the 200 delegates and hundreds of local Lithuanian people.
 Business sessions are in order for the rest of the day.
 This evening an operetta with a cast of S5 characters will be given with Miss Julia Baranauskas as the prima donna and Vincent Burdulia of New Haven as the leading man.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-25
PROGRAM
 STILL IS NEEDED
Coolidge Emphasizes This Fact
 at Conference Today

Paul Smiths. N, Y, Aug. 25 tP- The need of the national adminis- tration to adhere to it's economy program was emphasized by Presi- dent Coolidge today in discussing budget estimates for the fiscal year 1928 with Representative Madden, republican, Illinois, chairman of the house appropriations committee.
 The proposed expenditures for next year, Mir. Madden said after ward probably would be a quarter of million dollars less than those for the present fiscal year, due to special increases this year for postal pay and soldiers bonus.
 Nr. Madden who was house guest at White Pine camp overnight left this noon for Chicago. Later he will go to Washington to confer with Director Lord of the budget. Thc house appropriations committee will begin its hearings on the 1928 supply measures about November 5.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-25
Gov. Smith Calls Meeting
 To Seek End of Strike

New York. Aug. 25 P)-A move to settle the eight weeks strike of 40 garment workers was started to- day by Governor Smith when he called into conference at his suite at the Biltmore hotel representatives of the International Ladies Garment Workers union and the Industrial Council of Cloak, Shirt and Suit Manufacturers, Inc.
 Governor, Smiths interest in the situation is due not only to the fact that ours is the states greatest in dustry," Henry H. Finder. president of the Industrial Council said but also became a special commission appointed by him spent two years in studying the industry and issued rec concentrations which were rejected by the unions and jobber but ac- cepted by the inside shop manu- lecturers.
 The strike Is estimated to have cost the industry almost S1O0,o00,- 900 thus far.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-25
Lawsuit Is Started to
 Fix Taxing Liability

Bridgeport. Conn. Aug. 25 Pl-- An action against the city of Bridge port involving approximately s51,0oo has been instituted by the Jenkins Brothers company it was disclosed by counsel today. The company asks the court to determine whether or rot ill view of the facts setforth in the complaint, the company is obli- gated 10 pay any additional taxes to the city on the list of 1920 and whether the city is in equity entitled to further taxes on said list.
 The taxes involved were the taxes. both regular and special. assessed against the company on the list of 1920.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-25
TILDEN AGAIN IS
 WINNER AT TENNIS
Johnston and Chapin Will Meet
 in Quarter Finals

Newport, R. l., Aug. 25 tP) - William T. Tilden easily defeated his Lehigh university protege, Neil Sullivan, in the fourth round of the Newport invitation tennis tournament today. 6-2, 6-2. The victory advanced the national title holder to the quarter finals. Sum- marics:
 Fourth round singles.
 William T. Tilden, Philadelphia, eliminated Neil Sullivan, Lehigh, 6-2, 6-2.
 William M Johnston, San Fran cisco, defeated Dr. Carl Fischer, Philadelphia, GO, 6-3; Cranston Holman. Leland Stanford, elimi- mated Arnold Jones, Boston, 60. 6-4.
 Alfred H. Chapin, jr.. Springfield, Mass, won over Louis Thalheimer, Texas, 6-4, GO.
 Howard Langlie and Frank Shields defeated Arthur Ham and Brian Doherty. 6-4. 6-3.
 William NJ. Johnston and Crans- ton Holman, outstanding Pacific coast players in the tournament. joined Tilden in the quarter finals after brief and decisive matches. the former eliminating Dr. Carl Fischer of Philadelphia, 6-o 6-3.
 Arnold Jones, erstwhile Yale star, fell before the hard driving of Holman, so, GA, the victory of the Leland Stanford player placing him in line for a battle tomorrow with Tilden,
 Alfred II. Chapin, jr., of Spring field Mass, earned the right to oppose Johnston in the quarter finals by slashing through the de- fense of Louis Thalheimer, famed haired Texan, 6-4, GO.
 Julius Seligson, Is year old sen- sation from New York who yester- day conquered the veteran interna- tonalist, Watson M. Washburn, to. day fell before a whirlwind net attack by pr. George King, 64, GA.
 The national junior indoor cham pion made q courageous uphill fight against his more experienced opponent in both sets. He came from behind at Al in the first set to twice break through Kings ter rife service, carrying the set score to 4-5 and 15-40 before King stopped the rush.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-25
LAWS BROKEN,
 WARRANT FOR MITCHELL
Installation of Work in Broad Stree. Building Described as "Repul-
 sive' By Inspector.

Following investigation today by Inspectors A. N. Rutherford and r, J. Tormay of the building depart ment, a warrant was issued for the arrest of William Mitchell for viola tion of plumbing requirements in the building code.
 In a building at 54 Broad street plumbing installation alleged 10 have been placed by Mitchell resulted in conditions which Inspector Ruther- ford termed repulsive. The work has been ordered torn out without delay.
 Mitchell is alleged to have carried on operations without a plumbing permit and without a license as a master plumber to take contracts or as a journeyman to perform the work.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-25

500, Annual roll call of confer ence schools and pageant (Rev. L. F. Aston, pastor, presiding. Address by Wallace I. Woodin, of the Con- necticut Council of Religious Educa- tion. Response, Rev. H. Durham. (Pageant led by Miss Marion Geary) (Music by the local choir, supported by the convention choir led by the local choirister and Rev. c. H. Hall). Conservation and recruiting, Rev. H. R. Jackson. Offerings, finance committee. Presentation of three Sunday school convention banners, (increase, grading, training) Revs. 4. J. Gorham, J. c. Walters, William B. Jones. Announcements and ben edition. Rev. George F. Green. so- cial hour (refreshments).
New Britain herald., 1926-08-25
Jersey Justice Again
 Is Up to the Standard

Atlantic City, N. J.. Aug. 25 Pt- Jersey justice" swift and sure, was administered here yesterday when a man was arrested, tried, found guilty and sentenced within less than half hour after the act of which he was accused, Samuel Friedman of Philadelphia, q summer visitor, was convicted of being a disorderly per son, on complaint of William H Rosenthal of Cincinnati, before Magistrate PaXon, and sentenced to GG days in the county jail.
 Sentence was suspended providing Friedman would leave the city inn mcdiatoIy, He went.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-25
Mount Wilson Observatory
 Not in Danger of Fire

San Francisco, Aug. 25 Pl-The famed Carnegie observatory on the top of Mount Wilson, north of Pasadena in the Sierra Madre range, was free from the menace of fire today.
 A blaze which burned 40 acres of brush near the Mount Wilson dollhouse and came dangerously near the observatory, in which some of the most important of astronomical discoveries have been made, was controlled last. night after desperate eight hour fight.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-25
Summonses Against Wolf
 Of Wall Street DropDed

New York, Aug. 25 Hp - Sum- monses for David Lamar, known as the Wolf of Wall street, and R. M. Wright, a member of the firm of Ayras, Wright and company, were dismissed today by Magis- trate Dreycr. They had been sum- moned because of a refusal to an- swer questions asked them by At torney General Albert Ottinger concerning the stock deals of the Consolidated Distributing company Inc.
 J. A. Simmons. representing the attorney general. announced that his office was satisfied and would consent to dismissal.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-25
Wife Sues Husband and
 Attaches His Property

Property on Lyman street was at tached today by Deputy Sheriff Matthew J. Papciak in a $2,oo0 ac- ton brought by Rosie Rusczyk against her husband, Tadeus, for money alleged to be due the plain tiff. Attorney B. J. Monkiewicz prepared the writ.
 John s. kciko has sued H. c. Warner for S25o for money alleged to be due and writ of attachment drawn by Attorney Stanley J. Trace ski was served today by Papciak.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-25
AUTO BREAKS CHILD'S LEG
Harvey c. Blow, Aged 3, of Bristol
 Run Down In Critical Condition At Hospital As Result of Accident
Especial to the Herald.)

Bristol Aug. 25 - At 12:10 o'clock today, Harvey C. Blow, aged three years. of 19 South Elm street. was struck by an auto owned and operated by Simon Dunn of 9S Vol colt street, this city. His left leg was broken in two places and he sustained severe cuts on his head and body. He was removed to the Bristol hospital where he underwent an operation at 1:45 o'clock this afternoon, performed by Dr. P. \, Whipple. While it is nknown whether he suffered any internal in- turies. his condition was regarded as critical by the medical authorities.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-25
MISS RURPIE LEADS

Chicago Aug. 25 tT9 - Marion Rurpie of New Orleans. went into the third round of the women's west ern golf championship tournament today, eliminating Mrs Melvin Jones, Olympia Fields champion, and 8. Naomi Hull, the Kenallville. Ind. girl with the charmed butter, survived the second round by de- feating Mrs Jay S Cassriel of Autora. Ill.,. one up. Mrs. Harley Higbie. Detroit, runner-up last year, went out to Dorothy Page, Madison, Wis, five and four
New Britain herald., 1926-08-25
TROPICAL STORM RACES

New Orleans, Aug. 25 tPl - The tropical storm which was reported in the Gulf of Mexico yesterday still was 15O miles off the Louisi' ana coast and moving norlhward, weather bureau officials said here today.
 Hurricane warnings have been displayed between Morgan City and Mobile, Ala.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-25
HOTTEST DAY OF YEAR

San Bernardlno. Calf, Aug, 25. (Pl-The interior of southern Cali fornia sweltered through the hottest day of the year yesterday. Tempera- lures reached Ill at San Bernardo no, 112 at Cotton and 108 at Red- lands. There was no damage to crops Relief came last night with a minimum of 57 degrees
New Britain herald., 1926-08-25
NO NEW PROPOSALS

Washington. Aug. 95 tE9 - The state department denied today that Secretary Kellogg had made new proposals for settlement of the Tacna-Arica dispute as reported Tn Santiago. Mir. Kellogg expects to meet the Chilean ambassador upon the latter's return from New York late this week.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-25
COL. THoMpsoN,s NEPHEW DIES

City Clerk A. L. Thompson was notified today of the death of his nephew, Arthur G. Hopkins of TrumbulI, whose mother, the local officials sister, is critically ill. The death occurred this morning and funeral services will be held Friday afternoon in Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-25
Washington Aug. 25 Pl-Tl

Washington Aug. 25 R-The American government is still with out official notification of the plan of Queen Marie of Rumania to visit the United States. It is customary for rulers travelling abroad to com municate we'll in advance with the authorities of the countries they are to visit and it is assumed an officia exchange will take place soon be- tween Washington and Bucharest.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-25
MAY INVOLVE WEALTHY
 MEN IN BOOZE PLOTS
Investigation Following Seizure of Cretan's s1,OO0,oOO Cargo at
 Boston Extends Over East

Boston, Aug. 25 P>-An extensive investigation spreading from Boston to New York, Philadelphia and Bal timore. which may involve wealthy and influential citizens, is now being conducted by government agents as a result of the seizure of a million dollar cargo of liquor here last month. Federal officials investigat- ing the arrival of the steamship Gre tan here on July 2, with the huge liquor cargo concealed in her hold, claim that a widespread conspiracy, reaching back six months, may be uncovered.
 While federal officials refused to