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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-19

chatted for a while with the news
ma per men and then became absorbed
in some road maps of this section
with his colored chauffeur's head
bent close to his. the Secretary care
fully traced the roads from here to
Long Lake. one of the Adirondack
chain of lakes, and at which place
Mr.. kellogg lived as a small boy.
Visited BoyhoOd Home.
He and Mrs. Kellogg motored to
Ione Lake where they visited Judge
Henry Kellogg, a cousin Of the for
ner who lives there. The secretary
ca id that he was a baby In arms when
his family moved from .Potsdam, Az
miles from here. where ne was Dorn
to Long Lake. He was = years olo
when his parents moved to tne West:
The President now Is working as
hard as he ever does in washington.
He is at his office early, and the list
of callers with whom he discusses
questions Of policy and the business
conditions of the country is large ano
growing. Today A. j. Brosseau. head
Of the Mack Truck Corporation. ana
Mrs. Brosseau, national president OF
the D. A. R., were at White Pine
Camp.
Senator Arthur Capper Of Kansas,
a farm leader, will arrive this after
noon. Senator Wadsworth Will be
there tomorrow Owen D. Young.
chairman Of the Board Of General
Electric Co., and who is frequently
mentioned as a possible Democratic
presidential nominee, is scheduled as
a week end visitor.
William Green, president of the
American Federation of Labor. and
delegation of labor men will nave
luncheon with the President Monday.
Business conditions are generally
good throughout the country, accord
ing to the views expressed to the
President today by Mr.. Brosseau. He
told the President that the automo-
bile industry is having q good year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-19
KITCHENER "HOAX"
LAID TO PUBLICITY
Promoter Charges That Pow
er Based His Story on Old
Scheme for Movie.
BY HAYDEN CHURCH.
By CAh,s =. IN sta anu fne .,Jrtn Amerl
Newspaper Alliance.

By Can,s =. en- Sta anu rne .,Jrtn American
Newspaper Alliance
LONDON. August I'm A state
ment published today in the Daily
Sketch. Singleton Gates. publicity
promoter of London. charges Frank
Power, whose real name is Arthur
Freeman, with having based his story
of the recovery of kitcheners body
on A. publicity scheme concocted FIVE
years ago In London to promote
moving pictures
Gates states that on November Ia.
1921. he. Power and Norman Ramsay,
the producer of film entitled How
Kitchener was Betrayed" met to dis
cuss publicity for the film. On his
suggestion, he claims. they adopted
end circulated a story that Kitchener's
body had been washed ashore and
buried in Norway. and that he. under
the name of Col. Singleton Ramsay,
had gone to Norway and found the
grave and seen apa ulets of British
field marshal In A peasants hut.
The slim was banned by the Lon
don county council and taken over
by Power. Gates alleges. He adds
that after Power failed in a second
attempt to show the picture no more
WAS heard of il until Power began
his series Of articles based entirely
on my fiction and nothing else"
These are facts" he added II am
prepared to swear to them in a court
Of Law"
Power denies having had anything
To do with the cinema outside Of at
tempting to prevent it's being censored.
lie states that he recalls meeting
Gates perhaps once. hut doesn't re
member discussing publicity with him
lio denies having become owner of
the film.
DOWNRIGHT. 1925 ny North American News
Alliance
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and that the outlook for the next
six months Is bright. He stated that
there Is every reason to assume that
the farmers, especially in the so-called
corn belt, are prosperous. This. he
said, is indicated by the increased
sales of trucks in these sections.
julius Rosenwald of Chicago did
not join the President at the execu-
tive Office today He was not feeling
well, and remained within doors at
the camp. He had long talk YES
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-19
Glasses Held in Church Yards.

In LONDON the vogue of open air
classrooms has become so prominent
that secluded corners in parks, aban-
doned churchyards and all manner of
available open spaces are being used
for the Is. open air classes that the
London city council plans to operate
during the Summer. The council pro
vided about So 900 for this work this
season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-19
FARLEY IN MEXICAN
CHURCH ROW ASKED
BY BUSINESS GROUP

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sales directed respectfully to the at
tentinn of Catholics"
OF the lure of lowered prices
~ror.., not to attract many purchasers.
Some prospective buyers also are de-
TERED by pickets. presumably repre-
senting Catholic societies. WHO are
seen around some stores and motion
picture houses reminding persons
about to enter them that the church
is in distress. The way to assist the
church. these pickets argue, is not
20 spend any more moneE than is al
solutely necessary.
Revolt Plans Discounted.
Despite the fact that the police au-
thorities in the past few DAYS have
asserted that Catholics IN Mexico had
planned armed uprisings to synchro-
nize with the movement scotched near
San Diego, the secretary AZ police
headquarters told local newspaper
men that officials attach little impor-
lance to the alleged plot.
Dispatches from T!alpu ia hua. in the
State of Michoacan. say thai FIVE
directors Of the League for the De
Tense of Religious Liberty have been
arrested on a charge of distributing
seditious propaganda.
a Vera Cruz dispatch reports the
arrest If Restituto Herrador, a Spar
ish resident Of Mexico for 80 years.
He is being held for deportation to
Snain. The charges against Herrador
who is city editor OF e. Dictamen.
have not been announced, but It IS
assumed they are In connection with
news stories concerning the religious
situation.
Text Of Merchants Plea.
The mercha nts' letters to President
Gales and the Catholic episcopate
say:
The government has said il is not
concerning itself with the creed or
discipline of the Catholic Church
while the church says il is read Ia
obey the law If the government reSu-
lations are only administrative meas
ures and do not affect religious disci
pline. Therefore 1t should be possible
To reconcile these attitudes"
The police announced today that
they would summon to the attorney
generals department for investigation
some 80 or so persons. all said to he
Catholics. who are under arrest in
connection with the alleged plot for
an uprising.
a correspondent Of FL Universal
telegraphS that he has interviewed
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SHEFFIELD TO KEEP
MEXICO CITY POST,
KELLOGG DECLARES

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Gen. Estrada. who is under arrest In
San Diego. The general Is quoted as
denying connection with any recent
revolt plans. but as expressing viii
ingness to start A revolt. when the
time was ripe. also as saying that
when he did revolt he would not con-
meet himself with the Catholics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-19

An alpha betically arranged list Of
drugs on hand in the medicine Cshi-
net can he tackled inside and when
n bottle or box is emptied il can he
replaced immediately and the ordi-
narN emergencies met.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-19

terday afternoon and last night with
the President. He brought 10 tine
camp a mass Of figures dealing with
business conditions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-07

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of Old English Brightener
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White Enameled Bath
Stool, with rubber crutch
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-07

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Kitchen Stepla d d IT,
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-07

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A daintily woven fabric of
cotton and rayon-32 inches
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shades for womens and chill
drens frocks.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
Scenes Reminiscent OfD Dqys Of
 1914 Being Reenactedh h London
HEALTH DEPT. FIGHTS
 EPIDEMIC 0F MEASLES
50 Cases Under Quaran- tine With Others
 Anticipated

Measles has reached a stage of prevalence in New Britain with 3o rases HOW under quarantine and with more posta cases eNpectad daily Inc health department this afternoon reported.
 For several weeks measles repons rom cities and towns in the state indicate marked prevalence from which New Britain had been sincu- l9riy free until last week. A marked increase has boan noted for several days past coming with a sudden ness that gives indication or a rec ord number Of cases.
 The measles outbreak in this in- stance has not been confined to the lower grades, many High school stu dents having been taken with the sickness, several being quarantned.
 Although there are 30 known cases the department believes there are L great many more. In measles the patient frequently does not have the of physician. making B 'Arcm"!y difficult to keep spread under control the department ex- plains.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
Frantic Rush to Handle Transportation Before Strike Begins-Newspa- pers Affected - Even Weddings Are Being Postponed Because of Gloomy Outlook.

] London, May 3 UP,-srrr.s ,.a- "iH.se.nt of ,h. early days O. 1914 ".re re-euaelol in many par.s of London today preparatory to co9.nr with the first =eUeraI strike in En.- lands history.
 Everywhere there was an air of expectancy hut there were few rer- sons 10 venture opinions as to rusf exactly how Inc effects of lho strike would be felt by the public the first few days after ifs inauguration.
 Business generally and partfcu- a9iy in tho delivery Of uort.nahIa goods, went with rush not onlv ir aondon bat in the elites througnous the country
 In tha ports and other slirptne egntors ali available motor trucks and horse drawn vehicles wgre pressed into eryiae in inc efforts an1 retailers 10 put goods ia.o stor- a4o or deliver food and other ship monts to their destinations.
 Enormous truchs loaded with beer were particularly numerous in rfe stra.ts in London taking kegs to central dopots for tHr couyeu..uco Of the nearby public houses. which will keep open SIS long as the sup ply lasts or until there is a govern munt ordcr 10 the contrary.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
LEGION HOME DEDICATION
 TO TAKE PLACE MAY 26
National Commander McQmGg Win Be speaker at Exercises
 in This City.
in This City.

I, WIS announced at the bi- monthly meeting of the EIdy- Glover post luncheon club today that tho formal opening Of the home on Washington street will fake place May 96 and that Nl- tionaI Commander McQuigg will be speaker. The meeting this noon was marked by several good short talks. headed by Rev. W. II. AL drrson, followed by eX-Post Com mauder Edward Osran and State Commander Harry C. Jackson. It was announced that tho local chapter of tine D. 4. R. was SD pleased with the work of Eddy GIorar post tDat gtrt Of Sluo was presented 10 tho post after .lc i'.as Of fhe lrs,oD wara explained to tho gathering of women by lIr. Ogren.
 Richard Prraard. member of the Legion. will speas at thu next post meeting when Stanley Works night will ha observed. Mr. pucd- ard. who has just returned from Europa will speak on "Germany and France Ejgh. Years After the War;"
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
FOUR IN POLICE COURT FOR
 DRIVING AUTOS WHILE DRUNK
Two Fined $10O and Sent to Jail for Five Days Cases of Others Will Be Heard Later.

Two men who were convicted in police court this morning, of operat- ing automobiles while under the in- tuence Of liquor, were fined S10o and sentenced 10 five days in tail. each, by Judge B. W. Alliug, and inc case of two others, similarly charged, were continued.
 Accidents resulted in the arrests in three of the cases. and a chase from Lake Shuttle Meadow to Arch street yesterday afternoon after complaint to tho police. was a fca- ture of the other case.
 Adam CzaruesI of BIO Farming ton avenue pleaded not guilty to charges of operating an automobile while under the influence of liquor and without an operators license Attorney Harry Ginsbere represent ed him. Officer Patrick Maohan made the arrest after CzarncsEi's car had colIided with d ear owned by C. H. Fish of AIiIUetown on Washiugtou street about g:&9 Sat- urday night.
 John KaIinirz and his daughter, Jennie, aged c. who were in Czam- esliis car wore injured and were treated at New Britain General hos pitol CzarnesI was driving south on Washington street and the other rar was parked on inc right side Of the street The o'hor car WAS nov ed thirty feet hy the impact, Officer Moehan testified
 Sergeant Patrick J. ONara testi- field that he talked 10 CzmuesEi after tho arrest and the latter told him he had been drinking wine. In the sorgaanrs opinion, Czarnoski WAS unfit 10 drive a car Officer Feeney testified that the man was unit 10 driyo car. and WAS unable 10 produce an opautor's license.
 Czlrnrski testified that he left his license home Saturday night and he was blinded by the headlights of Far coming towards him. The ear he struck vas parked near the curb without lights and he did not see it. i He denied being in'oyfcarei bur ad- ui,ted having had some wine and beer to drink Saturday evening. The 1Umnor of the car whose Gants l blinded him was aiycn To him as
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New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
Nall.out In New London

New London, May Pl-Tollow- ing refusal Of contracting builders 10 grant a wage increase of IL cents per hour, approximately 140 local carpenters went out on strike today. The union carpenters are now re- @aiying S1 per hour and some time ago served notice upon builders of an anticipated demand for increase effective May l., At a recent conlcr- tnce of builders and carpenters the demands of the men were discussed, but no disposition to yield was cli- dsuced by he former
 Practically ali of the builders om- ployiug union carpenters suspended operations today claiming that Io- cal conditions do not warrant the increase.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
Story Just Related Tells How Jennings, Brown and Els, Incognit0, Lift ed Hudson, N. Y, Doc tors Auto From Mire and Owner Did Not Even Soil His Hands.

Hartford, Conn. May 3 LP-Now 1t can bc told, who those tbrco Lus- ky fellows were who literally lifted Ia Hudson. New York doctors auto mobile out Of the mud over it Bash BiSh FalIis while he looked on and gave ordes and did not soil his clothes or his hands.
 Up 10 this date this doctor does not know that the sturdy, square shouldereI young man and inc two atrappfng six Hooters who boosted and lifted his machine out of the mire of woodland road were three Judges Of the Connecticut superior court-Judge Newell $. Jennings of Bristol, the magistrate who tried the Gerald Chapman case and sen tenced the notorious bandit to death; Judge Allyn l.. Brown of Norwich, former mayor Of "Thc Rose Of New England" and Judge Arthur F. Els of Litchfield. who gained q reputa- tion for eloqucnco by his nomination of former governor Charles A. Tem- pieton, and was a leader of the state senate in the session of 1923.
 C'putjDupd am Ip11,a 16A
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
HOLD-UPS, BURGLARIES WEEKEND HIGH SPOTS
Would-Be Victim Takes Gun Away From
 Highwayman

New Britain over the weekend must have resembIed a section Of Chicago, according 10 reports made to the police of hold-ups on the streets, burglaries, and attempted theft Of an automobile.
 Oscar Olson came into police headquarters shortly after [ o'clock this morning and told Ser gcant Flynn he hal been relieved of $40 in cash and a check on Lafayette street about s o'clock Saturday night. He said Inc had been drinking over the weekend, and. according to the sergeant. he was telling the truth in this re- spect.
 Thomas Ruski Of 3&5 Main street reported to Officer Dom brauskas that a crowd of boys held him up on Grove street and took $1o Saturday night
 Rudolph kobs Of &23 Elm street reported to Officer Grabeck that a man. apparently about 19 years of age, pointed a revolver at him Sat- urday night on Elm street. between East Main and Winter streets, evil dently intending 10 rob him. KoLs, however, took the revolver away from the fellow and the latter took to his heels. The revolver was found to be old and rusty and was not loaded. Officer Grabeck searched the vicinity Of Elm and
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
KENNEDY CHOSEN FOR
 BUILDING CONNISSIOIj
Central Figure in Corbin Avenue Row Steps
 Into Office

Matthew L.. Kennedy principal in building department TOW which lasted several months and resulted in the erection by him ot a two family house on Corbin avenue over the protest Of owners Of adjoining prop,rJics. was today named by Mayor Gardner C, Weld to the building commission.
 The Kennedy building wraugle was one of the most interesting and one of the most complicated Of the cases which served to keep the building commission before the pub- lie. Kennedy purchased property on COrhin avenue near the Hart street intersection more than a year ago. lie applied for a permit to build Q two-tamily house and a permit was issued after the fact of his applica- tiou had been duIy advertised. Neighbors later learned of the move and through the agency of the com mon council hal Kcuncdys permit referred back to the building com mission for a hearing. Several spirited meetings followed in which the building law was lhTesbcd out and in one instance personalities were indulgcd in freely giving the case a sensational aspect. When tha time came for a vote il was found the remouStrants had failed to muster up the necessary 75 per cent opposition when a vote was al- lowed d woman who held a life in- terest in tract Of land and Ken ncdy won out.
 Kennedy is 8 democrat and takes the commissionership vacated by Richard B. Niets the former chair man.
 A, p, Leoyitt, republican, has been designated by Mayor Weld as his choice to succeed II. s. Warner and to assume the chairmanship. also resigned.
 Alexander Brzozowy and Russell Smaller. Jr. have been named 10 the charity board, the former as sue ,essor 10 B. NysiIicwiocz and the
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New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
Came Here an Immigrant

Coming 10 America in childhood as Jewish immigrant, Oscar Solomon Straus was twice minister and once ambassador 10 Turkey. and the first or his race to become q member of tine cabinet of a pres idcnt Of the United States. He de- voted part of his life 10 social vel fare and phiIanthropic work and was for 80 years active in public service, Honored by five presidents of his adopted country as a states man and diplomat. he was col league of President Roosevelt in the formation of the progressive party and in 1912 became the candidate of this party for gov ernor of New York.
 Started Career in 1887
 The diplomatic career Of Mir. Straus began in 1887 when he was appointed minister to Turkey by President Cleveland. whose uomi- nation for the presidency he had conspicuously urged. As American minister to the Ottoman empire, he was instrumental iii rcopcning 5Q
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New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
Bouncing Baby Shows
 He's Entitled to Name

Boston, May 8 tP- George Oskiau. ! l2 years old. is l bouncing baby. literally as well as tlglwativejy He proved it while visiting with his father today in SomerNilie by faI- ing out ot an attic window, bouncing oI the roof of a bay window and hc- ing picked up unhurt in the yard 25 feet below. Hospital physicians eN- amined him for an hour, but could find nothing wrong. so George went home with his dad.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
UNION
 JOINERS STRIKING
Those in New London Also Quit
 for Higher Wages
HOLYOKE LIKEWISE HIT
In Park City Claim Make That Con tract Has Been Broken By Union In New London 1j Gents An Hour More Is Demanded.

Bridgeport May 8 CP-Three nun dred and fifty carpenters left their work on various building projects throughout the city today. The gen eral walkout resulted from a wage controversy between the carpenters and contractors.
 It is soiJ the strike was called without the consent of tho parent organization as it required by the bylaws Of the international body.
 Claim Agreement Broken
 When the carpenters quit work this morning they automatically broke the agreement recently made by their representatives in confer enco with the associated general contractors committee headed by T. J. ParIy. The agreement called for tho raise 10 Sl0 q day to bc effective on July r.
 Officials Of both sides were rst- cent today concerning inc waIkout rbarlas NIcLeyy. business agent for tHe carpenters and their representa- tive in the wage conference refused to discuss the situation
New Britain herald., 1926-05-03
itirancirr- V Worried.

The strike situation cts' rau of gloom oyor the financial district of London loiay especially tha stock aAehauge "aare l..ters and mol- ars tcaral to m1.r quotations tn any section les, a.l.iug orders ba orougut out.
 Tho only quotations mp to noon in the eIlt-oIsol section wyg. t.e five per cent war loan ar ggi. OF l-3 down and tHe conversion loan u. 54 F. OF + lower than Frily. All other sections wora quite normal. ani .u1oiras to qHHta urjgaa pro- aurnj no quotations.
 The cseuaogc m.rsat also WAS d.nr,ssad and most oc '.a qgo.a- lions moved against London. Anar- tgu Cau.r transfers we're Town ,. at 5t.S5 5-S. Tnv Trauru tunc r.- acted 10 l4Nt4 to tre pound aud ,A- Belgian franc to IA.