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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-05
PUBLIC BUILDINGS
AGREEMENT NEAR
Senators in Charge in Accord
Over Compromise on Un-
finished Projects.
Progress toward a final agreement

Progress toward final agreement
bill was made today when Senators
in charge of the measure worked
out solution to another of the
amendments which have led to con-
siderable debate on the floor.
The amendment on which an un-
Outstanding was reached this morn
ing was that offered by Senator Jones
of New Mexico. designed to expedite
completion of public buildings re-
naming unfinished from the 1913
program. The bill as passed by the
House provides $15,000,00O for finish
ing the 1918 list Of buildings, but
the object Senator Jones had in mind
was to make sure that all of the
throughout the country would be
taken care of as quickly as possible.
Makes Half Available Now.
AS result of the conference today
a proposal will be made that half of
this $15.000.000 be made available in
the first year of the present program.
Senator Fernald, in charge of the
bill. said today chat while there are
to be considered, he expects the final
vote on the bill will not be delayed
much longer.
Court Building Rejected.
The proposal to provide in the pub
lie buildings bill for an appropriate
structure to house the United States
Supreme Court was rejected by the
Senate yesterday afternoon, so to %.
All of the Senators who spoke on
the question agreed the highest court
t. h. lov Oh -
its own instead of occupying a part
of the Capitol, but the majority felt
that the need of getting rid of the
temporary war structures in which
thousands of Government clerks are
working under unsatisfactory condi-
tons is greater.
Senator Moses, Republican, New
Hampshire, made determined effort
to have the Supreme Court building
specified in the bill, but was outvoted
He argued that the court is not only
cramped for room in the Capitol, but
that it is occupying space needed by
Senate committees.
Senator Borah, Republican, Idaho.
members of the court have been
averse to having the tribunal moved
out of the Capitol. Senator Moses
said that was true in the past, but
that a majority of the justices indi-
Gated to him that they thought the
court should be given adequate
quarters.
Housing Situation Acute.
Senator Fernald of Maine, Senator
Smoot of Utah and Senator Lenroot
of Wisconsin. Republicans, urged de-
feat of the amendment on the ground
that the executive departments in
Washington are in q much more seri-
Gus housing situation than the Su-
preme Court.
Senator Smoot, chairman of the
Public Buildings Commission, told his
colleagues employees are packed like
sardines" in the temporary war build
ings in Washington, and while he
wants to see the court building erect
ed at an appropriate time, the $780,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-05
Officer Wins Honor.

First Lieut.. William w. Jenna.
United States Infantry. stationed in
the Panama Canal Zone, has been
awarded the insignia and diploma of
Officer of the Order of Saint Sava.
Fourth Glass, by the King of the
Serbs. Croats and Slovenes, for his
services while serving as military at
tache at Belgrade. Lieut.. Jenna can
not accept the decorations unless
specially authorized BY Congress to
do so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-05
EDWARDS TO HEAD PROBE.
Assistant Secretary of Interior to
Review Indian Affairs.

Assistant Secretary of the Interior
Edwards left Washington yesterday
for Muskogee. Okla, to take personal
charge of Investigations into the
conduct of Indian affairs in that
State. Mr. Edwards and Secretary
Work visited the Indian reservation
in. Oklahoma last December.
Interior Department. inspectors
have been investigating various
transactions of the Indian Bureau
in Oklahoma for more than O. year.
Shade Wallen, superintendent of the
Five Civilized Tribes, and Charles
Hunt, assistant superintendent. were
recently suspended for alleged irregu-
larities in office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-05

Send your subscriptions to the Dis
trict of Columbia World War Memorial
to John Poole, treasurer Of the fund,
at Federal.American National Bank,
TO your own bank, or to Frank b.
Noyes, chairman of the memorial
commission, Evening Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-05
ALIEN BILL OFFERED.
Removal Of Certain Quota Restric-
tions Would Affect 10000.

Revision of the immigration law to
permit entry above quota restrictions
Of husbands of American citizens and
to raise from Is to II the age limit for
admission of unmarried children Of
citizens, is proposed in a bill by Rep
resentative Perlman. Republican, New
York.
1t also would permit entrance in
excess of quotas of husbands, wives
and unmarried children under 81 of
aliens who declared their intention of
becoming citizens prior to July l, 1924.
1t Is estimated the measure would
affect 10000 aliens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-05
Interior Employe Dies.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
KENSINGTON, Md. May 5.-,James
Summer Collins, 81 years old, for IL
years an employee of the Interior De-
partment, died at 4:30 o'clock this
morning of heart disease, after two
days illness. His wife, Mrs. Catherine
Garner Collins and a daughter. Miss
Rachael Collins. survive. Burial will
be at Macon, Mich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-05
By the Associated Press.

DS tI1o HsSoCIdteU Z TesS'
ATLANTIC CITY, N. j.. May S.
Physiological proof that the human
body, like plant, can obtain energy
direct from the ultraviolet rays Of
the sun and so conserve itself, has
been furnished by series of new ex.
periments reported for the first time
here yesterday by Drs. Edward H.
Mason and Howard H. Mason Of Mon.
treal, speaking before the Association
OF American Physicians.
In their experiments, 10 persons
were exposed to ultraviolet light and
reacted by marked lowering in the
heat production of the body, Dr. Ed
ward Mason said. This indicated a
substitution of the heat obtained from
the light for the heat made by the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-05
Chilean City Feels Quake.

SANTIAGO DE CHILE, May
@.-Two strong earth shocks,
following each other in quick success
sion, were felt here at 9:37 o'clock
last night. The disturbances caused
considerable alarm among. the
populace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-05
Ordered to Walter Reed.

Maj. John L. Schock, Dental Corps,
at San Francisco, has been ordered to
this city, for duty at Walter Reed
General Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-05

A London theater is giving pro-
grams composed entirely Of British
films,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-05

Glycerin, unlike other liquids, has
the rare property of not evaporating.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-16
Bridgeport Republicans
 Self Supporting Now

Bridgeport, Conn.,. Nov. 16 R- The republican town committee, filing it's campaign statement with the town clerk today. reports that it collected s26,000 in Bridseport this year and expended about so4- oo0. This, according to it's leaders, shows one of the most successful financial campaigns in the history of republican affairs here. Instead Of asking financial aid from the state central committee, the repub- ljcan town committee this year was able to forward s6.00n to Chair man Rorabacll 10 be used in the state campaign.
 The campaign here this fall was the first under the leadership of Postmaster Arthur Connor and was not only a success financially but also in the republican majority re- turned at the polls, the republicans carrying the city by approximately 5000.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-16
Students Censured for
 Using Bulletin Board

Criticism of the action of group of Senior high school students, who posted on the school bulletin board q notice of a football rally and dance which is to be held in Ser lin hall Friday night. was contained in notice sent by Principal Louis r. Slade throughout the school to- day.
 The dance, sponsored by a group of boys. was advertised as being run by the New Britain high school. A "throw-away" advertising the dance was tackled up on a bulletin opposite the principals office and was there several days before it was discov- cred by Mir. Slade.
 In his message to the students the principal declared the school had nothing to do with the dance and that in the future all notices must receive official sanction before they are put on the boards.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-16

Mrs. Ida Morse has returned from New Britain where she spent several days as the guest of Mrs. A. G.. Smith.
 The usual meeting of the Com munity club will be held in the Community hall tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. The program for the evening is in charge of the Lafanso club.
 There will be a whist party at St. Gabriels church Friday evening at 8 o'clock. The public is invited to attend.
 The funeral of Mrs. Evelyn Root. a resident of West Cromwell for a number of years was held from the home of MT. and Mrs. William Noble yesterday morning at II o'clock. Rev. H. c. Steed of Middletown of- ficiating. 1ntcrment was in Minor cemetery, Westfeld. At the time of her death Mrs. Root was in Wash ington visiting relatives. She is sut- vived by daughter. Sibyl and a son. wallace, both of Washington, D. c.
 A supper will be served at the Methodist church basement Thurs day evening at 6:90 o'clock by the Ladies' Aid Society.
 The Social Five will meet at the home of Mrs. Charles Fiske on Beckley road Thursday afternoon.
 The Knights of Pythias and the temple of Pythian Sisters will hold a banquet the evening Of November 30 for members of the organizations and invited guests. Several hundred are expected to attend.
 The meeting of the Girls club for next Monday evening will be post poned as the hall is to be used for another occasion. The Boys club meeting will be held as usual, how ever.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-16
CALLEN GETS HIS MAN AFTER , MOS. Arrests in Hartford Man Who
 Broke Jail Here POLAR AIDE TO SPEAK
Frank Fritson to Address Pythians Lamb Promoted to Full Clerk ship-Fined For Driving Without Liccnse-Asks Bids For Postal Car

Motorcycle Officer Fred Callen got his man yesterday after waiting five
 months for the opportunity, arrest
 ing Joseph Lipsk of 219 Curtis street
 here on the night of June IT and
 has been sought by the authorities
 since that time; he was always able to keep one jump ahead of them
 until yesterday, when Callen rec ognlzed him in Hartford and took
 him into custody.
 Lipski along with George Shine
 of 13 LaSalle street. New Britain;
 Steve Grabowski of the same city, and a fourth and unidentified man,
 was arrested for breach of the peace by Constable Callen. E. w. Furrey, Andrew Hogan and George Schubert. When lodged in the cell, Lipslli gave Callen a fierce battle, in the course of which the latter's key ring dropped from his belt. After the
 officers had departed Lipski and two companions effected their es- cape. Shine remaining to be sen-
 tenced to 30 days in jail for aiding the break.
 The police traced Lipski to New York city and then to Lynn, Mass. An officer was sent to the latter city, but the hunted man disappeared and
 was not seen again until yesterday afternoon.
 ! Callen, in the course Of his regu- l lar duties as chauffeur, had driven to Hartford and parked on Allyn
 street. He noticed three men near his car and believed he recognized : on of them. After making sure. he accosted this man and asked if he
 remembered him. LipsM apparent 1y was honest when he said he did not; he gave his name as Joseph Ray" Callen then told him he was
 under arrest. Lipsli was too as
 tonished to put up another fight and
 followed the constagle to the po- lice station. He was held on charges
 Of assault, breach of the peace, in
 toxication, and breaking jail. His case will be heard at ' o'clock to-
 night before Justice NJ. o. Ryder, w. J. Foran prosecuting.
 Of the other two men who es- capped with Lipski, one is known 10 be in the navy and the other has dropped out of sight
 Dollar WorEpr fp Sneak Frank F'ritson of New Britain, who accompanied Lieutenant Commander
 Byrd on his recent polar expedition,
 will speak at the meeting of Pythian
 lodge, No. 47, K. Of F.. Friday eve
 ming. Fritson was mechanic on this
New Britain herald., 1926-11-16

successful venture and was highly praised by Byrd for his work. The talk, dealing as it does with such wonderful experiences, will be very and will be open 10 the public. Refreshments will be served.
 Merton Lamb Promoted
 Merton J. Lamb of Redstone hill has been appointed 10 regular clerkship at the local post office et- fective today. MT Lamb has been clerk and substitute car rier for the past three years and his promotion is well-earned one. The Plainville office now has three clerks in addition to the postmaster and as- sistant postmaster.
 Unlicensed Driver Fined
 Ernest Moffatt of ForostvilIe was fined s1o and costs by Justic" Will liam Cunningham after being found guilty of operating an automobile
New Britain herald., 1926-11-16
Groom-to-Be Escapes
 As Car Goes Into Ditch

Dominick Ceachero of 109 Orange street reported 10 Officer Sullivan last night that he drove his auto- mobile into ditch on West Main street. No damage was done but Caachcro was concerned over the possibility of being injured. as he is to be married in Bristol tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-16

her daughter, Mrs. Fillmore Clark of l.akeville, and from here will go to Ala bama.
 Tenement to rent-2S Hough St.. Five rooms and bath. Apply r. Hough St.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-16
Reception to Teachers

The Motherhood club of the Der lin Congregational church has an- nouncc1 that the reception to the teachers will be given at the home of Mrs l.. w. Gwatkin instead of the Community house as previously stat ed. The luncheon will be served at 4 n'clnclS Wnln nnsdaN aftnrnnnn.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-16
CORPS CELEBRATES
 l77H ANNIVERSARY Tabs Pliers and DruInnerS Have > Birthday Party
 "0LD TIMERS" ARE PRESENT
Grange to Initiate Candidates Into
 First And Second Degrees This
 Evening-Manchest Man to Face Judge For Speeding Charge.

Judge For Speeding Charge.
 As a celebration of the passing of the 17th milestone in it's journey, the St. Paul's T. A. & B. Fife and Drum Corps held smoker and concert last evening in the Tabs hall in Ken sington. Several of the charter members of the club were present and the roll of members since the inauguration of the corps was filled at the attendance call.
 The feature of the eevning was a concert of old favorite pieces which was giren by the charter members of the organization for the younger drummers. The old timers had not lost tie feel of the drum sticks and rumbled out the songs of the past years with fervor that has not been dimmed by several years of in- activity. The younger folks then took the instruments.
 Speeches were made by the past and present members of the corps and the spirit of the affair SO en- thused the past drummers that sev- eral of the older men gave indica- ton that they would return to the ranks of the corps to help it in its next year of victories over competi- tive teams The older members of the corps included William J. Ritchie, William J. Dooley William W. Pagan. Harry McKeon, Frank Mckeon. Tony Buckley, Paul Gian- notti, George Corr, Daniel Malarney.
 The corps was formed on Novem- Der 15, 1909. and consisted of 30 members, 10 of whom are still ac- tive members of the corps. The president of the organization was at that time William J. Ritchie. the treasurer was William J. Dooley and the secretary was E. A. Corr The present officers of the corps are: President. James F. Corr: vice. president. Arthur Mckeon: treasurer, Clarence Walker: secretary. James j. O'9rien. director Peter McCrann.
 Under the direction of McCrann and Walker, who for a number Of year has held the title of cham pion drum major of New England. the rorps has just completed one of the most successful years of it's his tory. winning contests throughout the state against some of the most roto h1t cOrDs in tbiS Dart of the countr". Twenty ono members are now enrolled in the band and the society Is anxious to swell the mem- horshp for the coming year. All p"rsors desirous Of joining up with the <ensington Jumpers should give their application 10 any member of thu corps. Two annlications were rerei-ed at last nights meeting.
 Intluded in the evenings entor- tHinpent were musical selections by PHv Warren. Joe Mccormick. Paul G'ala and Robert Pagan. Michael Remo gave an eccentric dance whnh was well received.
 The club will hold it's annual cleo flo, next Monday evening and plans fo the coming year will be ar ragged by the committee fin charge.
 Grange Initiates.
 Berlin Grange No. 24 will hold in nation this evening at the hall on Pennington avenue at which time t'e first and second degrees will be tlven the group of candidates who
New Britain herald., 1926-11-16
BACK IN 1922

Chicago hasn't defeated Illinois in football since 1922. That year the Maroons, boosting fairly strong eleven, whipped the ZZuppke aggregation 90.
Evening star., 1926-12-16
HOFFMAN CASE DUE
TO REACH JURY SOON
Arguments in Trial Of Chicago
Sheriff and Others May End
Tonight.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, December 16.-The de-
fense sprang a surprise in Federal
Court yesterday by resting unexpect'
edly after it had called few char.
acter witnesses and another to tell OF
the onerous duties Of Sheriff Peter M.
Hoffman and one witness for Terry
Druggan, rich young beer runner, on
trial with six others for conspiracy to
obstruct justice.
The first of 10 lawyers, VINO ar
ranged to address the jury one hour
each, Immediately launched into ms
plea. Indications were 1t would con-
tinue until late today, with the case
going to the jury before night.
Sheriff Hoffman, Druggan, his part
ner, Frank Lake, and six former at
taches of the county jail We're indicted
for granting Druggan and Lake un'
usual Jail privileges while they were
under sentence of one year for oper-
ating brewery which had been or
Adered padlocked. :,
wesley H. Westbrook, former jail
warden, was indicted with the others,
but gave Government evidence and
is not on trial.
In his opening argument, Hope
Thompson, assistant Federal district
attorney, pointed out that as well as
making nearly 100 trips from the jail
to a dentists office, Druggan also went
approximately twoscore times to a
fashionable apartment house, where
he lived with a woman known as his
wife.
Evening star., 1926-12-16
ORAT0RY CONTEST
LATITUDE W|DENED
u. S. Subjects at World
Meeting Must Deal With
Constitution, However.

American participants in the fourth
national and second information ora
torical contest next year will be giveI
greater latitude than heretofore IL
| the selection and treatment of sub
! jects. While speeches must be of such
character as to increase interest IL
and respect for the Constitution o.
| the United States, the list of subjects
! is offered as suggestive and not as
compulsory.
Particular emphasis is placed on
the importance of showing the pres
ent-day applicability of constitutional
principles and responsibilities. The
| handbook of the 1927 contest contains
the following on the question of the
orationS:
1.-The orations must be the original
work of the students; their delivery
| must not consume more than 10 min
utes: treatment of the subjects must
combine historical background with
application to conditions of today.
THE contest is based upon the Con-
stitution of the United States. and all
subje is selected m st deal with the
Constitution, but wide latitude is given
IN the choice OF subject so long as l.
conforms with the general require
ment BY way of suggestion, the fol-
lowing subjects are proposed: The
| Meaning of the Constitution Today,
Americas Contribution to Consti-
tutional Government, Washing
toms Contribution to the Constl-
tution,' 'Hamilton's Contribution to
the Constitution 'Franklin's Contr-
button to the Constitution. Jefferson's
Contribution to the Constitution,
'Marshall's Contribution to the Con-
stitution,' 'Madison's Contribution to
the Constitution, 'Webster's Contr1-
button to the Constitution Iincoln's
Contribution to the Constitution
I'm orations that deal biograph-
ically with the men included in the
list above, it is expected that the
speakers will show how the influence
of the men discussed survives today.
In >orations that deal with the gem
eral subject of the Constitution, it Is
expected that the speaker will dis
cuss the significance of the constitu-
tional provision covering the subject
chosen-the citizens duty to vote, for
example-and show it's application TO-
day.
"It is again emphasized that the
contest revolves about the Constitu-
ton and that it is designed to in
crease respect for and interest In
American institutions"
Evening star., 1926-12-16
FRANK TINNEY UNDER
OBSERVATION AND CARE
Enters Philadelphia Navy Yard
Hospital to Avert Possible
Breakdown.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, December IT,
Frank Tihney, blackface comedian, is
under observation and treatment in
the Philadelphia Navy Yard Hospital
He was admitted Monday, it was
learned last night, to take a rest and
recover from his recent illness in De.
troit and to avert a possible nervous
breakdown. Because of his member
ship in the Navy League and Naval
Reserve, arrangements were made for
Mr.. Tinney's admittance to the navy
yard hospital.
No one is allowed to see Mr.. Tinney
except his brother. Joseph, who lives
:" his city; nurses and attending ply
sicians.
There Is nothing alarming in Mr..
Tinney's condition." said one of his
physicians. HE Is here for observa-
tion and treatment. He doesn't want
to be disturbed, and he will see no
one. He will probably be here week
or So"
Tinney was stricken on the stage in
Detroit last September.
Evening star., 1926-12-16
Smiling at Pretty
Girl Is Overruled
AS Divorce Grounds
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, December 16.-The
plea of Mrs. Helene Tatelman for
a decree of separation from her
husband was denied yesterday
when Supreme Court Justice John
Ford ruled that "a man who
doesn't like to look at Il pretty
woman had something abnormal
about him."
Mrs. Tatelman, who married
Harry Tatelman, cotton goods
salesman, in December, 1923, said
that on her honeymoon trip to
Montreal her husband had "fiirted
with a pretty girl on the train"
II don't know that there is any
thing wrong about smiling at
pretty girl" the justice said "Iim
smiling at you now and right in
the presence of your husband"
Evening star., 1926-12-16
CALLANDER OPPOSED.
Hefiin Demands Removal of Crop
Estimating Boards Head.

Removal of w. F. Callander, chair
man of the Crop Estimating Board of
the Agriculture Department, was de-
manded in the Senate yesterday by
Senator Hef1in, Democrat, Alabama,
who asserted Callander was a native
of Canada and was sin a position to
help Great Britain's cotton buyers by
putting the price of cotton up or
down.
1.-THE grain growers of the West, "
he added, land the cotton farmers of
the South are dissatisfied with Secre-
tary Jardine. His conduct of office
has aroused antagonism of these
proupS'
Evening star., 1926-12-16
Albright idea
for Christmas

BESIDE every name on your
list, write "Eveready fash
light" Not merely because
that's the easiest thing to do,
but because it's the sensible
thing to do.
Everybody. from six to
sixty, wants a genuine Ever.
eady. Not just "a fiashlignt,
but a genuine Eveready. Yes,
it's important to insistonthis
point. Genuine Evereadys
have ALL the newest ana
best features, at no extra
cost.
Brighten the lives OF all
to whom you give this year.
Evening star., 1926-12-16
ROYAL NEWL LYWEDS SHOP.
Astrid and Leopold Elude Report
ers Three Days in Paris.

PARIS, December 16 up. - For
three davs Grown Prince Leopold of
Belgium and his bride of month.
Princess Astrid of Sweden, succeeded
in doing some Christmas shopping
without the general public being
aware of their presence here.
Now that they have been discovered
bv the newspaper men, it is thought
that they will go to Brussels I'M
mediately. They came to Paris from
the Riviera.