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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-26
LIKES CAPITAL
SAYS SALM

Despite the sprinting and dodg.
ing he has employed to avoid inter-
viewers during his stay in Wash.
ington, Count Salm, estranged hus-
band of MiIlicent Rogers, has en-
joyed his visit to the Capital, he
said this morning.
"I did not get the rest had
planned. because / have been both
cred he said this morning rs
he arose, shortly before Q o'clock,
in his room at the Mayflower.
But 1t has been very pleasant,
nevertheless. My mother wished
to see your Capital, and she has
enjoyed it, too. We will leave Sun
day morning for New York, and
plan to remain there a few weeks.
although our stay there may not
be that long. or II may be longer.
/ cannot tell now. We then will
leave for Austria. "
On the subject OF probable legal
action against his heiress bride,
the Count would not talk. He re-
peated that all matters concerning
that are in the hands of his law
yer. The Austrian nobleman,
however. gave the distinct impress
sion that the depression which was
evident on his arrival here last
Tuesday from Palm Beach, where
he went to see his son, has largely
been dissipated. He would not
discuss reports that his cferrier
frame of mind is due to some
agreement with the bride over the
custody and care of their son.
The count said he and his mother
were guests last night Of Nine Nano,
wife Of the charge d'affaires Of
the Rumanian Legation, at dinner.
Nine. Nano is his cousin, the count
said. but this relationship was de-
MED today at the Rumanian legation.
After the dinner, the count re.
turned to the Club Chantecler,
which he had visited last Tuesday
night, and again danced several
dances.
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Contributors to this colunasa Gre
urged to keep their correspond
ence aCithin 500 aOords. This limit
is accessory IN order that all acltO
haze ideas or convictions to ear
press might be heard. Hundreds
Of letters receiUed so far hdUc
been Ineligible for qualification, be-
cause of their length. The Wash.
in0ton Times desires a healthy
discussion of psychic topics and
its scord limitation Is simply
eostivulent to a time limit GlaOGys
IN force in any similgr debate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-26
SENTENCE OF PHYSICIAN
REDUCED TWO YEARS

A sentence of three years in the
penitentiary imposed by Justice
Bailey in Criminal Court, No. /,
Friday, on Edward b. Priess, a
physician of Anacostia was today
revoked by the court and the physic.
ian was sent to jail for one year
instead of requiring him. to go to
the penitentiary.
Doctor Preiss pleaded guilty to
securing narcotics on prescriptions
after his right to issue such pre-
scriptions had been taken away.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-26
VERA IS BARRED
FROM MOVIES

NEW YORK. Feb 2sVcra,
Countess OF Catncart. must have
more than publicity to offer II she
is going to be accepted By the
movie world, it was made evident
today when an organization Of ex'
hibitors which has 10000 nemberH
went on record as being opposed 70
her debut in the films.
So far as is known the countess
has made no effort to join the
Hollywood colony. r. r. Woodhill,
president of the Motion Picture
Theaters Owners OF America. has
sent out word to the producers
that exhibitors would resist her
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-26
WIDOW WOULD
VOID DIVORCE
By International News Service

by AmtDEMHttONAa ENONNB 6CNNA2O
PROVIDENCE. r. Il, Feb. 26.
The first inheritance tangie as an
outgrowth OF the Rhode Island
divorce mill" middle, involving 100
divorces alleged to have been
frauduIently obtained, was seen to.
day in the petition to the Supreme
Court by Mrs Mary Heath Nc.
Graw, former Follies beauty, to
vacate her divorce decree in order
that she may inherit the estate OF
her husband. Howard A. McGraw.
Of Detroit.
Mrs. McGraw wants to share In
The $50, 900 estate, which was in.
herited by her late husband from
his father subsequent to the d.
vorce action.
The unusual procedure OF a. n
woman charging fraud In divorce
Of her own seeking was brought
about by the fact that McGraw's
brother and sister, William FL. Nc
Graw and Mrs. Elizabeth j. Con-
merry, both of Detroit, succeeded in
nullifying the will, which left the
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entrance. especially since the pronai.
nence given the vine bath-tub
party
The publicity that followed the
countess attendance ct CarrClfe
party has made her III. she said.
and she Is still In seclusion at her
hotel today.
Finds British ssNicer
LoNDIN. Feb 81 British iln-
migration methods are much
nicer than those Of the United
States, according to the American
singer, Edna Thomas, who arr
rived today after being detained
for q night at Fo1kstne because
OF q passport discrepancy.
Although Miss Thomas was not
permitted to leave FoII1estone while
her passport was being checked
up the authrities provided her vita
hotel accommodation at the exs
pense Of the government
They didn't even keep me undef
observation, " remarked Miss Thomas
That's contrast TO Ellis Island
methods. g
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-26
Clearing House Statement
Ry Unconditional News Scr

BY International News Service
NEW YORK, Feb. 26.--Clearing
house statement: Exchanges, $94S,-
900 900; balances, $84 100000; Fed
eraI Reserve Bank credit balance,
$73 200, 900.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-26
OPEN FORUM
for the discussion Of
PSYCHIC PHENOMENA

middle age develop pig-like features
and thin ones resemble rats?
A.-This is absurd, unless you are
looking for your equal through u
pigs eye or like a rats tail.
& w
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[ lE RYONE
To Fly
SOON

BY ROBERT 8. THORNBURGH
AirpIaning viii become almost
IS common as motoring to mil
lions of Americans of the present
generation, Glenn L. Martin. aero
nautical manufacturer and creator
of the Martin bombing plane,
declared here today.
This successful conquest Of the
air, however, win depend upon
how soon the Government makes
the airways safe and appoints
aerial policemen to keep traffic
orderly, in Martins opinion.
Important Steps Needed
-Four important steps must be
taken by the Government to lay the
basis for civil aviation of the future.
Martin mentioned the following
1. Chart hundreds OF airways con-
Meeting all important cities of the
country.
q. Provide landing fields and
terminals for every % miles Of air
ways.
3. Erect lighthouses and weather
stations to guide planes and 10 Keep
aviators informed of atmospheric
conditions.
4. Form an aerial traffic police
department.
'.Demand Tor private airp!anes
already exceeds the supply, Mar
tin said. Zone factory in Ohio Is
delivering five two-passenger Ilanes
q week and has orders ahead for
100 machines"
Use of airplanes by oil operators
in the Southwest is common, ac-
cording to Martin. He predicted
; that aerial trucks will soon be In
use by butter and egg men, as well
as other food producers whose sale
depends upon the speed with
which the goods are placed In the
market centers.
Fresh Food by Air
Aerial transport will mean that
choice fruits can be served IN New
York II hours after they have been
picked in Florida, and eggs eaten
in Philadelphia the day after they
are laid in Wisconsin, Martin be-
Iieved.
There are over 1000 owners OF
pleasure planes in the country to-
day-but they must blaze their own
aerial trails, explaining many acct
Z dents.
Its just as easy to learn to drive
an airplane as an automobile"
Martin added that airplaning
while intoxicated is far different
from driving an automobile while
under the influence Of liquor.
THE higher an intoxicated avia-
tor flies the more definite the eff
feet of liquor" he said. That's
one reason why air cops will be
needed.
Arrests Are Expected
at foresee the day when Federal
officers will patrol the airways
4 When they spot, with strong glasses
a drunken aviator. a careless oper
ator, one without license tag
others flying on the wrong side OF
an airway, or a smuggler suspect
he must be arrested"
Among the next big steps in air.
plane development will be the de.
signing of a air Limousine or a
luxurious passenger car as com
Portable as the best automobile, ac
cording to Martin.
He did not believe that the mum
Sber of airplanes will ever equal thai
of automobiles but he predicted
thousands would be in use within
a comparatively short time.
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eogt;vntcnt to time limit GltOGys
IN force IN any similar debate.
Editor. Open Forum:
Herewith are direct answers To
the questions propounded in last
saturdays Times BY George Y.
Cox:
0.-Have you ever cOnverscd with
spirit who established its identity
to your entire satisfaction.
| A-Yes. My father, In the early
morning hours and three successive
times at same hour. did not
know then what 1t nleant.l
Q.-Does spirituaIisn1 weaken the
mind and sfifIe ambition, or do
only weak-minded or ambitiOnless
experiment?
A-Positively no. It stimulates.
! Would one seek anything IL am
bitionless? :.
O.-ShouId a victim discover that
| spirituaIism is weakening his mind,
should he give it up?
Al doubt 1t, because or its up
lifting influence.
O.-Why do spirituaIists lwhO are
duped I'm youth never marry?
A.-Because they dwell on
/ higher plane than sexual thought.
Most all I know have been married.
Q.-Why are spirituaIists unfuc-
cessfuI I'm business?
A.-Are they? Surely il they are
conscientious their business is TO
spiritually lift up or buoy weariSo
souls and never have any OF tie
/ three I know failed to so do. That
| is more successful than acquiring
money.
Q.-Why are all experimenters
] and mediums afflicted with exces'
sive egOtism?
A.-Because they are aware ~
their divine powers.
! O-Why are All male expert
menters effeminate?
} A-Being kindly without through
the Christ within. may be deemed
effemifate by some
! Q.-Why are all MEDIUMS and ex'
! perimenters eccentric?
A.-Probably because they have
learned to catch and deliver the
! divine impulse of right from wrong.
1 have many times caught this I'M
| pulse, but being unframed or I'M
! schooled in same l knew not just
how TO deliver. could state
clear example Of this
~~SNA~~
scribe God why does it begin to talk
about something else?
Al am not informed as to this
question being true.
Q.-What proof have you that
spirits conversed with at seances
are not evil spirits?
A.-Because my father was rever.
ed as one Of the best men that
ever lived. and DIR. Coates said, He
called me SUSIE" which was his
love name for me when ] was a
baby. (Mrs. Coates did not know
me or this / am sure)
Q.-How do you account for i'm
morality among mediums, expert
mentors and spirits?
/ Al cannot believe one word of
this.
| OFF you had a daughter would
you want her to mingle with the
element we find attending seances
and listen to the vulgar and OBJ
scene conversations between the
male members of the circle and
the spirits?
/ Al have never heard one word
spoken at a public seance that
could do anything but help youth
to find the better in life. We must
choose the good from the bad in
every walk Of life.
Q.-Would you want your son to
be duped and victimized by med
iums as you have been?
Al do not consider l have been,
and, therefore, could not think of a
son being duped by a faith in God.
Q.-Would you invite a respect
able lady to accompany you to a
seance?
Al am resnectahle ,nh,,.no+ in.
wife anyone interested to the ex.
tent of wanting spiritual help or
guidance?
Q.-Why do fat mediums and ex.
perimenters (male and female) at
New Britain herald., 1926-12-08

$. Cowle, farther back and strung out In single file 50 or a hundred yards apart for several miles were the following:
 The Phillip D. Block. Edward W. Saunders. Jr.. Shenango, James :. walsh, Philbin. r. A. Bailey, Pres colt, Dan Willard. Horace s. Wilktn. son, Thomas Britt. John A. Topping. Henry G. Dalton, NIathewson. Charles G. Hebard. Midland Prince. Henry Ford II. Cuyler Adams, Yos- mite, Cletus Schneider. Panay. Muncy. George D. Dixon, Harmonic. Frand D. Hart, Penobscott, Samuel H. Squire, Marquette, Donnaconna and the Ashcroft.
 In May Lake. just below Sau,te Ste. Marie. were dozen more punched, including the Odannah. J. E. Ashley. Riverton. NJ. A. Bradley, William Fitch, and the w. w. at- terbury, the latter with a bad list to port.
 The tie-up Is at an end so far ss the up-bound boats are concerned, 33 ships which were entrapped hav- ing passed the middle Neebish dyke Tuesday.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-08
ICEB0UND VESSEL
 STOPS % OTHERS
St. Mary's River Channel En.
 tirely Blockaded

Saulte Ste. Marie, Mich, Dec. s P-Rescue ships engaged in clear ing the icebound- St. Mary's river channel today concentrated ope a. lions on the steamer General Gar retson, lodged crosswise in the low CT outlet where the formations en- casing it are blocking the way to freedom Of the entire down bound fleet of approximately 90 vessels
 Continuation of the warmer weather is aiding rescue workers greatly and indications were the Garretson would be freed and the other vessels started on their way down the channel today.
 Just above the Garretson and all virtually free of ice awaiting an op- portunity 10 proceed downward were grouped the steamers William G. Mather. John r. Reiss and the John
New Britain herald., 1926-12-08
Chiefs of Police and Fire Depts.
 To Be Put on Equal Salary Basis

lain, Chief Hart being authorized to purchase as many as he considers necessary. Commissioner Chamber lain said the occasion for their use may never arise, still it is well to be prepared. The bombo have been used desperadoes when all other methods failed.
 Chief Hart was instructed to con- municate with departments about the state relative to their attitude towards the use of bullet proof vests The chief favors adding a few to the department equipment. He will report the result of his investi- ga'tion at a later meeting.
 It was voted to purchase an ad- ditional cabinet for the "rogues' gallery" capable of holding 1900 photogra phs. Chief Hart reported that the present cabinet is filled
 A physicians bill of S30 and a hospital bill for S15 for X-rays in the case of Patrolman Michael Cos grove, who was injured at the Pal ace theater,- held up pending an opinion by the corporation counsel as to whether the city or the owners of the theater should make the pay ment. The officer was hanging his coat in a closet in the rear part of tho Palace Confectionery store, ad- joining the theater, and stepped in- to an open trap door. In the opin- ion of the commissioners, there is
New Britain herald., 1926-12-08

The men had agreed to pay two per cent of their weekly salaries. he said, this turning s3,6S5.97 into the fund each year in addition to the S1,6O0 already provided by the city. The firemen, however, wished a reg ulation whereby if fireman died in service his widow, children under l 6, or dependent mother might be pro- tccted: at the suggestion of Com missioner Timothy J. Shanahan a dependent father was included. The suggested scheme provides for pay ments to a widow on sliding scale according to the number of years her husband served and the number Of children she has. the maximum being 90 per cent of the pension limit or 25 per cent of his pay. Chief souney said the plan had the approval of Mayor Weld.
 The firemen also asked for what amounted 10 compulsory retirement after 25 years in the department. but this was turned down by the boaru as un1alr 10 bOth the men and the department. All three chiefs and large number of the men would automatically be retired were this request granted, it was stated. The new plan was referred 10 the pension board, a special meeting of which was called for , o'clock Thursday afternoon.
 Seek Appointments
 The following applicants for ap- polntment 10 the department were ordered to report for physical ex- animation: Alexander Buinickas. 34, of 4$G Chestnut street: Arthur D. Tremblyy, S4. of 230 South Main street; Harry Groman, 25, of 751
New Britain herald., 1926-12-08
a question as to liability for pay. ment of the bill.
 Who Will Pay for Street Lines

a question as to liability for pay ment of the bill.
 Who Will Pay for Street Lines Commissioner Chamberlain, after scanning a bill from the public works department for painting traf- | fic lines on the streets, moved that notice be given that the board of public works should include in its budget an estimate sufficient to pay | for this work. It is not police | function. in the opinion of Commits sioner Chamberlain, and should be paid for from the public works de- partment funds.
 Lovinus E. Johnson of 40S Arch street and Stephen Coffey of 4S Cot 1 tage Place were appointed to the supernumerary force. Johnson is a native of Troy. N. Y. born Nov. 13, 1899. He is ft. 9 inches in height and weighs 195 pounds. Coffey was born in New Britain. Dec. 1901. He is 1t. II inches in height and weighs 153 pounds.
 Fire Department Increases
 Chief William J. Nobles request for a salary increase was approved at the meeting of'the fire board last evening and the raises asked by the other officers in the department were pruned, while the petition of { the men for more pay was drowned upon. This petition, signed by all members of the department, asked { for an increase of 50 cents a day. | 14-day vacation instead of one of seven days, and full pay during ill., f ness. It was felt that the firemen were receiving good wages at pres ent and had received a 50-cent in- crease year ago: they were given 1 leave to withdraw their petition.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-08

East street, and Henry Schneinder 24, Of fl William street. The ap- plications of Walter J. Fitzsimmone of 60 Cedar street and Louis E. Arbour of 551 Main street were re- iected, the men having failed to pass the physical examination.
 Two new applications were re- ceived from John J. Kelly. 23,s of 163 Clark street, and Raymond Can zellarini, g, Of 45 Wilson street. John '. Farr, Jr., of Lawlor street. whose application was rejected a month ago for physical reasons. was given permission to be reexamined.
 The report of the master mechanic was held over until the next meeting until 1t could be determined why 1t was necessary for an outside concern to adjust the brakes of Chief Noble's car.
 A report on the accident in which Truck No. figured on the night of November 20 was submitted The truck barely avoided going through the Main street crossing gates, being saved by being :urn4d aside into the gate post. Although the lantern on the gate was not lighted. it was felt by several commissioners that the gate should have been seen. and Chief Noble was Instructed to warn his men 10 watch even more close ly in the future.
 A check Of s7oo from the town of Berlin was received, settling the &C., count Of that town with the local department. Another bill for $50 resulting from tho fire in Kensing- ton on November 3o is ready Clerk Thomas J. Mes!Nll said that the Berlin officials wished bills submit
New Britain herald., 1926-12-08
Wage Question and h. crease Petitions Dis cussed at Meetings of Both Commissions.

The salary of the office of chief of police should be equal to that of the chief of the fire department. in the opinion of Commissioners Harry l.. Morton and Rodman ". Cham berlain, expressed at the meeting of the board last night. 'The position is just as hazardous, the hours are just as long. and the department is just as material to the city's well fare" Commissioner Morton said. He favored recommending to the common council that the salaries be made equal, but Commissioner Chamberlain, a former member of the salary committee, advised against it.
 T agree with everything you say about the two positions" Commits sioner Chamberlain said, but l be- lieve we should recommend cer- tain figure as a salary, rather than propose that the salaries be made equal" He moved that the salary be increased from s3300 to S40O0 per year, after waiting to hear what the fire commissioners. who were In session, had done relative to the fire chiefs salary. The report came back that the fire commissioners were deliberating on the chiefs salary, and as matters turned out, the salaries will be equal if the com- mon council grants the recommen- dations. as the fire commissioners from S36O0 to s4000 for the chief.
 Favor New Officers
 Without discussion, it was voted, on motion of Commissioner Bannan, to recommend to the council that the ordinances be amended to add one captain and one lieutenant to the department personnel ms recommendation was rejected seV- eral mohths ago. If it is adopted. it is expected that Lieutenant Sam uel Bamforth will be promoted to the new captaincy and a sergean; will be promoted to the position of lieutenant of detectives, while an- other sergeant will be promoted to a: lieutenancy in charge of head quarters from midnight to a. m. This arrangement would provide ranking officer in charge at all times, one captain on duty until p. m., another captain from 4 ?. m. to midnight, and lieutenant relieving the latter>
 Police Want Clothing Allowance
 A petition was received from the regular patrolmen, through Patrol man George Collins, for a clothing allowance, and the board voted to recommend to the council that s70 per year be allowed each regular officer and patrolman. from the chief down, inclusive of detectives, who wear plain clothes.
 X petition. was received from the supornumerary officers, through Officer Charles McGrath, for an in crease in pay from S5 to S5.50 per day. The recommendation was ap- proved without comment and will be recommended to the common council.
 A petition was received from Will liam Buechncr, department clerk, for an increase in salary and 1t was voted. on motion of Commissioner Chamberlain to recommend that the salary be made S1,S00 It is now s1650. Commissioner Bannan moved, and it was voted, to recommend an increase in salary of the chairman from $500 to $500. and an increase in salary of the clerk from sS5O to $500
 To Buy Tear Gas Bombs
 Addition of tear gas bombs to the department equipment was voted on motion of Commissioner Chamber
New Britain herald., 1926-12-08

Chief Noble asked for a raise from s3,6O0 year to s4,o0o; Deputy Chief Eugene Barnes from s2,750 to s3,300; Deputy Chief Michael T. Souney from s2,500 to s3,000; Chief 1 Electrician George Cooley from 3D. 500 to s2,S00: Assistant Electrician Leon Toczko from s2,100 to s2,500. and Master Mechanic Edward C.. Burke from s2,372,50 to $3,000. h. creasing duties and responsibility were given by the officers as primary reasons for their request for salary advances, while Chief Noble stated that uniforms alone cost him. self and his deputies $500 apiece annually.
 The salaries paid here were com- pared with those In other cities and it was found that local fire officers were comparatively underpaid and had greater responsibility by reason | of the ofy's more valuable property. Chief Noble's request was approved, with smaller advances for the others, as follows: Deputy Chief Barnes to s3,ooo. Deputy Chief Souney to s2,- 7to, Electrician Cooley to s2.750, Electrician Toczko to s2.350, and Mechanic Burke from s6.50 to SIPS day. It was voted to have the of ticers and the chairman and clerk of the board appear before the sal ary committee ofsthe common conn., ell to present the approved petitions. Pension Fund Change
 | Deputy Chief Souney reported on a rewriting of the pension fund whereby the members of the depart ment would contribute and provision | in case they were killed in service.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-08

ted quarterly. and this was voted.
 Those present at the meeting were Chairman Cornelius J. Dehm. Clerk Thomas J. Meskill, Commissioners John Mikalauskas, lin othy J. Shan. ahan. and Michael King, Chief J. Noble, and DepuTy Grief souney.