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Evening star., 1926-09-08
MOODY TAKES STAND
AGAINST TEXAS KLAN
Democratic Convention Adopts His
Plank Opposing Activities
Of Secret Societies.

BY the Associated Press.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, September s.
Attorney General Dan Moody, who
defeated Gov. MiriarR A. Ferguson for
denomination, toldN sthe Democratic
State convention here last night that
he had been outspoken in his Oppo-
sition to the ku Klux Klan and other
secret societies that would abridge
religious freedom and that his position
is unchanged.
Following the primary James L.
Ferguson, husband of the governor.
charged that Moody's nomination was
victory for the Klan.
The gubernatorial nominee during
the day urged the adoption Of a plank
calling for the resignation of all
Klansmen holding State office.
AS adopted, the plank did not men
ton the Klan by name, but declared
that ''the participation Of secret
societies in the public affairs and
politics of this State in all
good conscience ought to end" The
plank declared that political activities
by secret societies had result d in
injury to the State and engendered
bitternesS/and dissension.
Evening star., 1926-09-08

the activities of the board of COVER
nors by Comdr. Rude, and plans for
the coming eighth national conven-
ton of the American Legion at Phila-
delphia. October Ills, were outlined
by Past Comdr. Howard S. Fisk.
chairman of the Philadelphia conven-
ton committee of the post
New members elected included Ed
ward E. Glasscock and Raymond C.
Hill
Announcement was made of the
death of Mrs. Alice Lee Waggaman.
mother of Ennalls Waggaman. a
member of the post. now in France.
and resolutions of regret adopted.
The installation of the newly
elected officers Will take place Tues
day, September q, at the clubhouse
In the absence OF Comdr. j. j.
Murphy. Vice Comdr. Walter j. West
presided.
Evening star., 1926-09-08
GUARDIAN NAMED
FOR c. ". MORSE
Son Will Handle Affairs of In
dicted Ship Magnate, Held
incompetent.

BATH. Me-, September 8.--Charles
w. Morse, former steamship mag
nate, yesterday was placed under
guardianship by the probate court
here as incompetent to handle his
own affairs.
On petition of Harry F. Morse of
New London. Conn.,, and Erwin A.
Morse of Washington, his sons, Judge
James r. Lowell named Harry as
guardian for his father and ordered
him to furnish $4,000 bond.
The court allowed the will of Mrs.
Clemence Cowles Dodge Morse, wife
of Charles w. Morse, who died July
is, and appointed Harry F. and Erwin
A. Morse administrators. The court
set bond at $4,000 to be furnished
by the administrators jointly. Mrs.
Morse's estate was valued at $4,000.
At the time of his wife's death,
Charles w. Morse, who was at his
home here as the result of several
shocks, was ordered to appear in New
York Federal Court to answer an old
indictment charging fraudulent use
of the mails in the sale Of steamship
company stock. Because of his seri-
Gus condition. Federal Judge Edwin
r. Holmes postponed the hearing to
October.
Evening star., 1926-09-08
RICHARD D. POLLARD, rs,
Is REPORTED MISSING
Man Who Accused 6O-Year-Old
Stepson of Grand Larceny
Mysteriously Disappears.

Richard d. Pollard. rs years. who
came into public notice little more
than two weeks ago when he caused
the arrest of his 60-year-old stepson,
William Francis Pollard. on a charge
or grand larceny, was reported miss
ing from his home last night and
police are conducting a city-wide
search for him.
Relatives of Mr.. Pollard say he be
lieved the trial of his stepson was
scheduled for yesterday and was last
seen when a youth helped him on a
street car to go to the courthouse.
According to court records, the trial
is set for tomorrow
Mr.. Poland is described as ; feet
inches in height, 1870 pounds, OF
slight build. having gray mustache
and hair and wearing dark mixed
suit. black shoes. dark slouch hat and
carrying a cane. 1t is explained he
IS "very feeble"
Evening star., 1926-09-08
D. C. POSTAL REVENUES
SHOW NOTABLE ADVANCE
August Receipts Increased 1925
Per Cent Over Same
Month Last Year

August postal receipts in Washing
ton marked an increase of 1925 per
cent over August of last year.
Receipts from the country at large
showed a slight decline from July, but
an increase of $50 over August of
last year Total receipts at the 80
selected post offices announced today
were S26.7l4.198, against $25,084. .541
in August last year. Fort Worth,
Tex. led all, with 5000 per cent in
crease over a year ago. Atlanta was
second with 1888 per cent. Los Ange-
les third with 21.97 and Dayton fourth
with 2128.
Increases in Southern cities We're:
Baltimore 1858 per cent. Dallas S38,
Louisville 2.54, Richmond .93, Mem
phis S.95, Nashville 3.21, Houston 1852
and Jacksonville SIT.
Three cities showed decreases, in
cluding New Orleans. with 2.1S per
cent.
Evening star., 1926-09-08
COMDR. RUDE NAMED.
Coast Survey Officer Heads George
Washington Post, No. 1.

Comdr. Gilbert T. Rude of the
United States Coast and Geodetlc
Survey, was elected commander or
George Washington Post No. l.,
American Legion, last night at a
meeting of the post at headquarters,
1929 I street other officers elected
were: First vice commander, Henry
w. Longfellow; second vice COM
mander. James P Cromwell: third
vice commander. Bernard c. MCGEE;
ouartermaster, H. J. Rath; sergeant
alarms, j.. w. Brashears, jr.; mas
ter-at arms, J. J. Owen surgeon, DIR.
II. M. Darnall: historian, Past Comdr.
Howard s. Fisk; chaplain, Rev. n. +.
Taylor: color bearers, H. j. Rath and
William Lawler.
Condr, Rude is vice chairman of
the board Of governors of the club
house owned by George Washington
Post. and Vice Comdr. Longfellow Is
manager of the clubhouse. Both are
active members of the board of gov
ernors. Third Vice Comdr. MCGEE
has served for the past two years as
post adjutant.
A report of the recent department
convention was presented by Past
Condr. Wallace streater: q reDort OF
Evening star., 1926-09-08
POPE OPPOSES POLITICS.
Decries Linking Religious and
Secular Movements. He Says.

ROME, September R.-The
Catholic Church regards as undesira-
BILE the linking of religious move
ments with political movements. the
Pope declares in letter to Cardinal
Andrieu. Archbishop of Bordeaux.
commenting that prelate's disap-
proval OF a movement in his arch
diocese which sought to organize a
religious lay body with political aims,
Such political manifestations, the
Pontiff remarked in his letter. show
fraces 0k n renaissance OF -paGanism.-
Evening star., 1926-09-08
SOVIET ENVOY TO STAY.
Report That Woman Would Suc-
ceed in Mexico Is Denied.

MOSCOW. Russia, September s Up.
The report that Nine. Alexandra
Kolla ntay. former Soviet Minister TO
Norway, would be appointed Minister
TO Mexico was declared today to be
without foundation.
The Soviet government. it was
stated. has no intention of recalling
Stanislas Pestkovsky, the present
Minister to .Mexioo~
Evening star., 1926-09-08
Girl, l6, and Boy, l8,
Die i'm Suicide Pact;
Marriage Opposed
BY the Associated Press.

KEARNEY, Neb., September s.
Leaving a note which intimated
they entered suicide pact and re-
questing that they be buried in one
grave. Pearl Waite, 16 years old,
and Ernest Miller, 1S years old.
committed suicide by shooting in a
ravine near Lake Kearney. Opposi-
tion to their contemplated mar
riage was hipted in the note.
The bodies were found yesterday.
They were socially prominent. The
note also requested double funeral
services.
Evening star., 1926-09-08
HAZEN SEES NEED
OF SMALL PARKS
District Surveyor Urges
Acquisition of Areas at
Street intersections.

Increased appropriations for the &C.
ouisition of small park areas at the
intersections of streets is urged by
Melvin e. -Hazen, District surveyor.
in his annual report to the CommlS-
sioners. made public today.
These small park areas. Mr.. Hazen
stated, are desirable in the develop
ment of the city. An appropriation
Of S. 900 for this purpose last year, he
eaid, was manifestly too small, as
property values in the District are
Increasing enormously. making 1t
difficult to institute a proceeding for
the acquisition of land.
Summary of Work Accomplished.
A summary of the work of the
surveyors office showed that 5,753
SURVEYS were made for the District
and private parties and 1880 plats,
public and private, were drawn In
books Many surveys also were made,
he said, and monuments planted 10
mark street corners in accordance
with the street plan.
Mr.. Hazen pointed out that seven
streets and roads were closed during
the wear under the law recently
enacted by Congress. with the result
that property owners have been en-
ahled 10 make a more advantageous
6evelopment of tracts OF land Whlch
had been unnecessarily cut up or al
yided by the passage through the
property Of useless old roads or
streets.
This law is considered particularly
henaficial as in many cases ii pro
,Jdas the means for carrying out an
orderly and comprehensive plan of
streets" said the report. 1t enaoles
nrorer.tv owners. in the development
Of their property. 10 proNloe Slreets
IN accordance with the hlghWay piaH,
al he same time eliminating old
streets or roads created without rela-
ton TO an orderly plan long before
the highway plan WAS adopted. ouCI
a LAW however, necessarily had 10 pe
cautiously made. and every safeguaru
against depIiving any owners or ther
property rights was incorporated In
the bill
Condemnation Cases Listed.
Mr. Hazen declared that his office
performed all preliminary work in
connection with 6S condemnation
cases filed in court. OF this number.
he said. 43 were miscellaneous cases
for the acquisition of streets. parks.
etc. and - for the acquisition of land
for public alleys. Nineteen were con-
firmed were dismissed and AZ are
still pending. according TO the report.
The damage awarded by the juries. in
the miscellaneous cases confirmed,
amounted Ia sl25.155 and S9,2s5.S9
for the alley cases.
During the year the condemnation
Of land for streets in the Barry Farm
subdivision was entirely completed
and recorded MIR Hazen said, thus
completing the largest condemnation
case ever undertaken in the District
More than $50 900 900 of American
made automobile parts and accessories
were sent to other countries In the
pasteetx months.
Evening star., 1926-09-08
Skipper Is Drowned.

Special Dispatch tO The Star.
NEWPORT NEWS, September s.
Capt. Johnston. skipper of the Swed-
ish schooner, Thanh, was drowned
yesterday as he fell while descend
sng a ladder into a. smaller vessel.
Evening star., 1926-09-08

Public telephone cabinets will be In
stalled In Melbourne, Australia, by the
government postal department..
Evening star., 1926-09-08
Condemnation Cases Listed.

More than $50 900 900 Of American
made automobile parts and accessories
were sent to other countries in the
paste9tx months.
Putnam patriot., 1926-10-15
BOY SCOUTS ELECT
Local Troop to Have Parents' Night.
 To Publish Paper

At the weekly meeting held recently the members of the local troon Of Boy Scouts elected officers for the year i926-27 as follows:
 Commissioned Ofhcers-Commis- sioner. Stanley r Bacon seoutmaster, Charles A. Woodward; assistant scoutmaster. Henry Mayotte: assist ant scoutmaster. Armand Labeau scribe, Mel | Bulger.
 on-Commissioned Offieers-Assist. ant scribe. Herbert LeDier; patrol leaders, Malcolm Tourtellotte; Robert Rulger. Oscar Grunland. Wilfred winslow. Joseph Donovan. Ellis Haines.
 The only chance in the ranks of tho commissioned officers was the election of Armand Labeau to the rank of as- sistant scoutmaster.
 Following the election of officers there was buffet lunch given by the members Of the social committee The troon is planning q Parents Night which will consist of program de- voted wholly to the parents of the scouts. Scoutmaster Woodward an- nounced that this entertainment would be held about the last Of October.
 The troon also has decided 10 nue- fish a small newspaper which will be devoted to scouts and to the interests of those engaged in scout work.
Putnam patriot., 1926-10-15

The evening classes in the Putnam State Trade school are now in session and enrollment may be made at any time. The evening classes furnish a means, absolutely without cost to the individual. of progress in any of the branches taught. with the resultant better position at better wages.
 The unambitious will go on wasting the winter evenings in pastimes that are ephemeral. but the ambitious boy or man can better himself by adding a theoretical knowledge of his work to the practical knowledge he has already acquired in present vocation. can en- large the scope Of that practical knowledge. or. if not employed. can gain both the practical and theoretical knowledge al the school.
 The evening courses include shoT math.. blue print reading. steel square use, loom fixing cloth analysis. design. ing. yarn calculations. mill costs. ele- mentary and advanced electricity, ma. chine shop practice. tool making ear pentry and cabinet making, home economies.
 New Instructor
 Thornton E. Barr of Reading. Mass. has been secured as instructor in th' drafting department to succeed C. l. Ransom, who has gore to the State Trade school in Stamford. Mir. Barr is a graduate of the engineering de partment of Northeastern University and has had several years experience in various lines. There is at present an enrolment of l23 in the regular day classes at the school, as compared with but ninety last year. Including the grade classes the enrolment IS 2s5. There is an enrolment of more than 200 in the night school. making a total gross enrolment of approxi- mately 500.
 Carpentry is one of the popular courses at the school. and to take care of the increased demands in this de- partment an additional instructor has been obtained.
 The new addition is being rushed to completion SO that 1t is hoped that the present temporary congestion will be relieved by or soon after the first Of the new year.
Putnam patriot., 1926-10-15
WEST COLCHESTER

Clarence Collins has a new radio.
 Frank Brodie has the grip. nr Russell was called.
 Cyrus Place and wife were Provi- denee visitors the past week.
 Mr and Mrs. Willard l.. Place were in Worcester Sunday afternoon.
 Mir and Mrs Cyrus Place were the guests of Miss Clara Earnest Sunday
 Miss Clara Barnes recently visited with Mrs II. l.. Smith over the week end
 Mrs. Maud Collins and son visited Mrs. Collins sister in Providence Sun day evening.
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry Bowen and family recently spent the evening with MT and Mrs. C. W. Place.
 The West Glocester Community club met at the ClaFkville school house last week Thursday afternoon.
 Harold Martin is going to the Trade school in Putnam. also Charles Gut Ter is going to the Putnam High school.
 Mrs Francis Crabtree and son Wal ter of Putnam were the guests or her sister and husband, Mir and Mrs. Will lard Place of Bowditch Mill.
 Mrs. Greene, who has been spend ing this summer with Miss Clara Barnes, wili soon return to her bro- ther's home in Connecticut.
 Three deer were seen in the pas ture of Cyrus Place Monday morning. They seemed Co be feeding and the autumn foliage made pretty scene.
Putnam patriot., 1926-10-15

Scientists now propose Co utilize poisonous gas in killing mosquitoes.
Putnam patriot., 1926-10-15
GOOD APPLE CROP
Farmers Association Urges Grading and Packing.-To
 Hold Demonstrations

The current bulletin of the Wind ham County Farmers Association carries the following, of interest to apple growers:
 II is reported that the United States crop of apples is thirty per cent above last year and the Connecticut crop fifteen per cent above last year The necessity for grading and packing fruit in m attractive manner k great CT than usual. Attraetively packed apples of good quality together with keeping the poor grade of the market should have A tendency to keep the fruit price at a profitable figure. lt is to meet this situation that co-opera- tive packing and grading demonstra- tions have been planned with the State Extension Service, the State De partment of Agriculture, and the county organizations cooperating.
 Arrange Demonstrations
 The following demonstrations have been arranged for Windham county;
 Thursday, Oct 2s. 10 a. m, at the farm of Joseph Stoddard, Abingdon, Conn.
 Thursday. October 2s, 200 p. m.. at the farm of II. NJ Woodbury, Woodstock Hill Conn.
 Friday. Oct %. 10 a. m.. at the farm of Ernest Buell.. plainfeld. Conn.
 Friday. Oct 20. 200 p. m. at the farm Of George 4. Cook. Windham. Conn.
 If you are interested in fruit it will be worth your while 10 attend one of the meetings and listen to an expla- nation of the Connecticut apple grad. ing law and to observe the packing of apples in baskets. boxes and barrels.
Putnam patriot., 1926-10-15
QUARTERLY POULTRY MEETING

4 most excellent program has been arranged for the next county quar- terlv poultry meeting conducted by the Poultry Division of the Windhani County Farmers Association, which will be held at the Grange Hall, Brooklyn. Friday. Oct. 22.
 William F. Ryan of stoughton, Mass. will speak on the subjects of, Breeding For Vigor and Vitality and Feeding for Egg Production Fertility and Hatchability.
 Mfr. Jones, poultry specialist, and the county agent will also take part In the program.
Putnam patriot., 1926-10-15
FATHER AND CHILD
 BURIED IN DANiELSoN

Following a funeral seriyce in Hart ford last Thursday evening the bodies of Brooks K. Parker and his little daughter. Helena Parker were taken ta Danielson where Friday afternoon relatives and friends from this section gathered for the eommittal service. Mrs. Parker was still a patient at q Hartford hospital when husband and child were buried victims If gas pois- ouing.
 The service at the grave was con aucted by Rev. Mir. Baker of Ahing- ion. Relatives acted as bearers.
Putnam patriot., 1926-10-15

0HE one word "Glenwood" on the 6 oven door of any range you may buy is a guarantee in itself. You don't reed any further assurance of its worth. One of the oldest range manufacturers in New England stands back of that name 10 see that the range gives you the kind of ser vice you have the right to expect. You can take that for granted. always.
Putnam patriot., 1926-10-15
ATTAWAUGAN

There has been quite an epidemic os measles among the school children.
 Mrs. William McCrone and daugh- ter of Central IAlip. L. l., spent a week with William Yeomans and family.
 Mir. and Mrs. B. I. Taft attended .sss ~asfaing of their granddaughter Miss Alice Beattie to Chester 4. Chase at Esmond. R. |. last Saturday af. ternoon. Others who attended the wedding from here were Mrs. Mabel Mofftt. Mrs. Charles Blaekmore and Mrs. Laura Thyug.
Putnam patriot., 1926-10-15
POMFRET LANDING

Mrs. Hans Anderson is H.
 Charles Kempton Is on the sick list.
 Mir. and Mrs. Fred Hildreth from Chicopee Falls visited Mrs Ida Hil- dreth
 Mfr. and Mrs. Joseph Scott and family have moved to Goodyear.
 Mir. and Mrs. k. C. Hilton enter tained on Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Kil- burn and their two daughters from Boston
Putnam patriot., 1926-10-15
NO SUCH KING
Man Charged With Forgery Not
 Known In This City

John J. King. 4s. of Putnam. Conn. was brought to the police sta ton at Westfeld. Mass. Sunday night on a warrant charging him with for gery King had just completed serv- ing three months in jail at Worcester and was brought to Westfeld by Chief Edward Fl Cassidy to be arraiRned in district court. King s alleged to have forged three cheeks totaling between $50 and SEQ. using the name of 4. g. Daniels. prominent Westfeld busi- ness man"
 Putnam police do not know any John ]. King of this city and believe the man arrested has given A fictitious name or residence or both.
Putnam patriot., 1926-10-15
FfiQid;a:lii.r!!E,e!! i ! !.;:l ire! PRODUCTs3 ee GENERAL MOTORS

Move sAa2 xso. GOO us<rs are ns.s sn,oys~s ths satisfaessSs ssAioh onIy ssassas Frsxldaire can gsss.
Putnam patriot., 1926-10-15
that's all the guarantee you need

The C" model coal range shown here is just the right size for the average family. It's big, square oven bakes food exactly right top. bottom and all through. It has six covers in the cooking top and is finished in either black and nickel or in pearl gray porcelain enamel that you can wipe clean in jiffy with q damp cloth.
 Come in and see our new Glenwoods.
Putnam patriot., 1926-10-15

The third largest purchaser Of American agricultural implements this year is Russia.
Putnam patriot., 1926-10-15
MAY ENROLL NOW IN
 EVENING CLASSES
State Trade School Offers Ex- ceptional Opportunity to
 Ambitious Boy or Man

Nearly 500 Registered In All Glasses
 Addition Nearing Completion
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-17
FROM OUR
EXCHANGES

The congregations of Christ Church
and Trinity Cathedral, Easton, Md,
held congregational meetings preced-
ed by supper on Easter Monday.
The following were elected:
Christ Church. Vestrymen - Col.
Oswald Tilghman, M. T. Goldsbor-
ough, E. B. Hardcastle, Robert Sym
ons, T. Hughlett Henry, Samuel Ham
bleton, P. X. Wright, and Barclay H.
Trippe. The two latter were named
inplace of Judge William H. Adkins
and Col. Henry Holyday, who tender
ed their designations. Judge Adkins
has been a member of the vestry since
the death of his father in 1888, and
Col. Holyday resigned after serving
about sixteen years, or since his
father left office.
Trinity Cathedral. Councilmen-
S. E. Shannahan, DR.. A. S. Cover, c.
Victor Matthews Ivon Morton, Russell
Fountain, DR.. w. L. Palmer, ]. Harper
Skillin, and Herbert Jump. Mr.. Shan
nahan was chosen treasurer and Her
bert Jump registrar. Mr.. Shannahar
and Mr.. Skillin were elected delegates
to the convention.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-17
Real Estate Transfers
In City And County

Trustees of Cedar Chapel M. E.
Church from Joseph H. Spence and
wife, 2 acres of land, more or, less in
the 4th Election district, and on the
Southwest side of the County road
leading from Newark to the Pocomoke
river crossing near Wilton. Consid-
GRAFTON $40, etc.
William Warburton and Ethel j.
Warburton, his wife from Joshua w.
Powell and wife, the "Steve 10th
Farm" containing 100 acres, more OF
less, on the Easterly side of the road
leading from Libertytown to Ninepin
Bridge, in the 9th Election district.
Consideration $40, etc.
Eugene L. Pusey from Mary E.
Pusey and others, real estate near
Spence, in the Second Election dis
trict. Consideration, $3.50.
Glenmore S. Williams and Mary R.
Williams, his wife, from Randolph
Gordon Jones, 100 acres of land, more
or less, on the West side of Trappe
or Assateague Creek, in the Sd Elec-
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-04-17
AGRICULTURE

Leading corn growers of Ohio, In
diana and other states have found
from experience that the steel cribs
save them large sums on corn held
over from one bumper season to the
next to get higher prices. They are
ventilated to provide proper drying.
they prevent bleaching from the sun,
and they do not harbor rats, mice,
and similar rodents that carry off
large amounts of feed. Most of these
are made of sheet steel and can De
set up easily by two men.
E. Eichelberger, Secretary of the
Ohio 1OO-Bushel Corn Club, who furn'
ished seed corn to IL different farm
ers who won gold medals for Bushel
Corn Club, has three of these steel
cribs. William H. Gilmore, gold med.
al winner in this class for four years
and who has the second highest 6-yeai
average for corn growing in these
contests, also owns this type of crib
NJ. C. Leslie who has won two golc
medals for beating the 100-bushe
mark, and who is also ton-litter hog
winner and county 40-bushel wheat
champion, has steel cribs and bins
Other Ohio 1O0-bushel gold media
farmers who have such cribs are Or
vile Bean, Israel M. Blauser, Russell
Dallas N. Robert Bear, Jenaro Wolf
and Edgar L. Zehring.
Indiana 1O0-Bushel corn grower.
who use steel cribs are P. A. Abra
ham, J. Frank Lee ALVIN Hardin LIE,
H. Barlow, ]. H. Shepherd, E. A
Thurston, ]. L. Beall, Simeon Kidwel
and John w. Smith. Mr.. Hardin O.
the famous Hardin family of Henri!
county, three members of which wol
gold medals in the 1O0-Bushel contes
last year. Floyd Cottrell, of Iowa
and Mark Stonner missouri, winner
in their 100-Bushel Corn contests las
year, also use and recommend stee
cribs.