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Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-12
BLAST
KILLS FIREMAN
AND INJURIES 10

CHICAGO, March IL [P.-The ranks
of engine companies numbers 3 and 6
were depleted late today when an ex-
plosion killed one fireman and serious
ly injured 10 others, two probably ia
tally.
They had controlled a fire in the
plant of the dagger Chemical COM
pany, 159 West Kinzie street, just out
side the downtown district, when a
terrific explosion occurred and was
followed by several. of lesser degree.
The fireman killed was Edward
Hirchcorn. Thomas Bender was so
seriously burned that hope of recov-
cry was abandoned. Patrick Kelley
inhaled flames and was burned about
the hands, face and body
All the other injured firemen suffer
ed serious, body burns when their
clothing caught fire.
The firemen killed and injured We're
trapped in the basement. Fumes fill-
ed the air and the men, bruised, shock
ed and burned, were brought out only
after comrades had donned gas masks.
Five firemen collapsed at a street
door as they sought to escape from
the gas filled basement and were
dragged to safety by bystander.
Max Woldenberg, president, and sew
eral other officials of the chemical
company, were taken to police station
for questioning. Twenty-Five employees
of the chemical company fled the
building before the explosion occurred.
More than 200 workers in nearby
buildings fled to the street when they
were rocked by the explosion
Carbide of sufficient quantity to
damage the buildings in the entire
block was found in the basement Of
the two-story brick plant, Samuel
Kugelman, battalion chief, said, ex-
planning that the chemical explodes
upon contact with fire or water.
NJ J. Corrigan,N another battalion
chief, in charge of an investigation,
said the chemical company had been
under surveillance for some time in
connection with reports that chemicals
were stored in the basement.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-12
-FOUR PASSENGER
LADEN BUSES
STORM TRAPPED

DENVER, Colo, March II ,P-The
blizzard which was sweeping the
Rocky mountain region tonight had
trapped four busses laden with pas
sengers according to reports reach :
ing here from Greeley, Colo 1t was
not known whether the passengers
had been able to reach shelter
Three Colorado motor way busses
operating between Greeley and Fort
Collins, Colo, were stalled in deep
erifts three miles northwest of
Greeley
A bus which left Briggsdale, Colo,
FOR Greeley at $50 this afternoon
and which was due at the latter
! town at p. NJ. had not been heard
from at 10 p. m. tonight.
Roads in northeastern Weld coun-
,ty, in which Greeley is situated are
reported as impossible on account
by a heavy wind.
First reports of possible loss of
life in the storm came from Holly,
Colo, tonight. r. w. He'll, manager
tof the Holly telephone office, has
heen missing since morning. S. V.
Davis, manager of the telephone ex
change at Lamar, Colo. also is re-
ported missing. Hell was make a
survey of the storm conditions and
| it is feared he was trapped by the
fdeep drifts. Davis had not been
heard from since he went in search
of He'll
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-12
House Concurs With
Senate On Examiner

PHOENIX, March II. P9-The house
today concurred in the senate amonu-
ments to the Murphy, Gila, comp
troller bill, transformed by the for
mer into measure creating the Of
flee of Legislative examiner" en-
powered to put the books of any de-
partment or state institution under
the microscope with view to de-
termining in what manner the peo-
ples tax money is expended
Conditioned on whether the bill re-
ceives the signature of the governor,
it will set up the office of examiner,
appointed by the president of the
senate and the speaker of the house
for a period of six years at salary
of $4,000 year. The examiner
would report his findings to each
Legislature upon demand.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-12
No Developments In
Case Of A. A. Sperry

There were no developments in the
case of A. A. Sperry, on trial in Tomb
stone on charge of embezzling funds
from the Commerce Realty and Trust
company of Douglas, yesterday.
The day was taken up with testl-
mony of w. M. Dougherty, who has
been on the stand since late Wednes-
day He identified exhibits and traced
entries in the various books of the
company throughout the day.
He was still on the stand at the
close of court and is expected to com
plete his testimony when court recon-
Venes this morning.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-12
Elevator Operator Is
Deprived of Millions
By Decision Of Court

NEW YORK, March IL. (P)-A su-
preme court jury today decided that
Edward F. Searles, Methuen, Mass.
recluse did not intend to leave his
5000, 900 estate to Angelo NJ Ellison
former elevator operator, and re-
turned a verdirt against Ellison in
his attempt to obtain the fortune.
Ellison had hontended tht Searles
had treated him as his son and prom
ised to make him sole heir to the
fortune. The will, however, left the
bulk of the fortune to Arthur T
Walker, secretary to Searles, ant
gave Ellison only $4,000. Ellison
then sued Walker and Lewis L
Delafield, lawyer who drew the will
charging undue influence. The cas'
against Delafield was dismissed b!
the court last week.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-12
Southwestern France
Suffers Heavy Loss
By Flooded Streams

PARIS, March II. P9 = Immense
damage has been caused in the low
lying regions of southwestern France
by the overlooking streams due to
continued rain.
Hundreds of homes have been
abandoned on account of the rising
water.
Several districts are without cleo
tricity and a number of factories
have been closed for the same reason
Four hundred houses at Clairac, in
the department of Lot Garonne
have been flooded to their second
floors, creating a problem of getting
food to the occupants. Other towns
and villages hard hit included Fune-
land, Villeneuve Sur-Lot and theil
neighbors.
The Lot river at several points has
reached the highest stage recorded
in a century, The authorities have
ordered houses evacuated at som'
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-12
Loaded Fiirewood Blast
Injuries Miami Woman

MIAMI March il Pj-rhe explosion
of a stick of firewood, believed to
have been loaded with dynamite, to-
day put Mrs. Alice o. Howard, min~
ing operator in loca hospital, her
lips sealed against naming the per-
son she suspects of an attempt on
her life.
Mrs. Howard, owner jointly with
Bud Jones, of mining properties l2
miles west of here, was said by
neighbors to have been a party to a
feud which had its elimination in
the loading of the firewood. AL.
though the kitchen range in whici:
she had placed the piece of WOOD
was wrecked Mrs. Howard was not
seriously injured. She refused to
divulge any information regarding
the affair.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-12
See Display
In Windows
Voting Machine Bill
Passes Legislature

PHOENIX, March IL P1-Residents
of the larger precincts of the state
may vote at the next election by
punching a button instead of writ
ing an "x' in the little square
opposite the favored candidates
name.
The automatic voting machine bill
drawn by Senator'S Joyner and Donr
nelly, of Pima county today was
passed by the house of representa-.
tives. A voting machine which has
Leen on exhibition on the third floor
of the state capitol for the past
several weeks is described as being
fool-proof and as accurate in re-
cording votes as the ordinary adding
machine
The voter can either vote 'er
straight" or scratch" his ballot as
he chooses. "Spoiled" ballots. would
be thing of the past. 1t would
be optional with boards of super
visors to install the machines. The
bill now goes to the governor.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-12

points. Even at Bordeaux, one of the
lower quarters is under wates.
Torrential rains are continuing and
have caused landslides in some of
the more hilly regions. The rivers Of
northern France also are rising, but
the situation in that part of the
cohntry is much less serious than in
the southwest
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-12
Mexican Ambassador
Will Return to u. S

MEXICO CITY, March II R--
Manuel Tellez, Mexican ambassador
to the United States had last
conference with President Gales TO +.
night and announced afterwards that
he would return to Washington to-
morrow.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-12

Coy. John s. Fisher of Pennsylvania
does not smoke because he tried
it once and didn't like it."
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-12

"No Breakfast Complete Without
The Dispatch"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-12
APPAREL AT IS PER CENT REDUCTION

pleased
of
them in this gala Opening
will planning festivities
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31
HIGHER RATES ARE
 FOUND BENEFICIAL
New England 1ele. Co. Report
 Shows Surplus

Boston, Jan. 31 CF-The New England Telephone and Telegraph company carried s335,39S to surplus as result of it's 1926 operations. This was the first full year under the higher rates put into effect in 1925.
 In the annual report issued today President Matt B. Jones says that this surplus would not have been possible but for q reduction made by the American Telephone and Telegraph company in its compensa- tion under the license contract from 1-2 to 4 per cent a year. which resulted in saving to the New England company of approximately S325, 900.
 Tn our opinlon," he adds, "the service furnished by the company during the year has been of a high CT grade than that furnished in any previous year of its existence. but the financial results under rates now in effect have not been adequate to afford the company fair return upon the value of it's property
 He says the net earnings from operations amounted 5.53 per cent on the average book cost of plant. general equipment and working cap- ital. Gross revenues were approxi- mately $63,c2l,00o.
 Gross expenditures for construc- tion ond general equipment in 1926 were s27,0S6,761. Gross expendi- lures for construction planned for 1s2 Twill amount to about s20,OOO,- 0Oo.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31
La GUARDIA AGAIN ATTACKS.
Criticizes Proposal to Photograph
 People in SpeakeasieS.

Washington, Jan. Sl P}-Renew- ing his attack on prohibition under cover work, Representative La Guardia, republican, New York, wrote Secretary Mellon today that a plan of Chester P. Mills, New York administrator, to photograph pa irons patronizing "speak-easies" was an extension of an espionage sys- tenn" by the government.
 LaGuardia said he had read q newspaper article In which Mills de- clared he would take photographs to get evidence that liquor was sold; to show patrons in the act of drinking and to shame patrons from patroniz- ing such places.
 Tn the first place." MT. LaGuar- dia said, "it Is needless to say that a photograph of glass or bottle containing liquor is no proof that such liquid Is an intoxicating bever- age.
 AS to his second reason. he will find Il difficult to get patrons to hold the poss of drinking while the un- der cover men prepare the fash"
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31
COUNTESS SALM AND
 COUNT MAY REUNIIE
New York Has Report That Rogers
 Family Has Agreed to Recon ciliation.

New York, Jan. 31 'R-Count Ludwig Salm, and his wife. the former Millicent Rogers, soon will be reunited. says the New York Daily News. The reunion will have the blessing of H. H. Rogers. Stan dard oil millionaire, and Mrs. Rog- CTS, parents of the countess.
 Count Salm and his attorney, Her man B. Goodstein. the News says, sailed yesterday for Paris. where they will meet the countess, Duchess Croy. aunt of the count and close friend of Mllicent. will be mediator, the News asserts.
 Reports of the reconciliation have been confirmed by Baron Alfred J. Won Hottenau, boyhood friend and confidant of Count Salm, the News states.
 Peter. infant son Of the couple, will be sent to Europe to his parents by Mir. Rogers within the next two months. When the reunion is com plete, says the News, the family will return to reside in America
 Mir. Rogers and the count have entered into legal agreement in settlement of the case. Among the conditions are that none of the par ties shall talk to newspapers, that Mir. and Mrs. Rogers will not inter- fere in the domestic life of the count and his wife. that the count shall be- come an American citizen, and that he shall prove that he is financially independent.
 Continuance of a separation suit brought by the count was granted in court. here several weeks ago.
 Countess Salm and her mother are now in Europe.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31
BURNS EULOG|zED
 AT CLAN BANQUET
Character Defended by Rev. ].
 E. JohnStoDe of Hartford

Clan Douglas met to honor the
 memory of Robert Burns Saturday evening in the I. W. C. A., where it held It's annual Burns banquet. Past Chief w. ". Scott filling the office of toastmaster, welcomed the guests present and gave the toast to The Immortal Memory. to which everyone present responded.
 Rev. John F. Johnstone, pastor
 of the First Presbyterian church of Hartford, as speaker of the evening, gave an inspiring address on the
 life and writings of the immortal
 poet.
 Rev. Mir Johnstone pointed out that Burns early life was spent in
 an environment which developed those manly qualities for which he | was later noted. Had Burns contin-
 ued in calm and tranquil environ
 ment, if he had continued on his way through life unbeset by the trials and temptations of this world, it is i improbable that some of his noblest works would ever have been writ ten, the speaker stated Tasting the deep cup of sorrow and humiliation as well as reaching to the highest
 peaks, he experienced the whole
 range ot human emotions, and ! therein lies the appeal of his genius, the Hartford pastor pointed out.
 "Of the four types of men classi- | fled by psychologists, Burns had the attributes of all four, and it may be ! that, with the newer knowledge of human motives and actions placed at our disposal by the science of psychology we may be able to gain
 q truer perception of Burns, the man." said the speaker.
 That period of Burns life re- ferred to by some critics as his de- cadent period. gave to the world some of his finest work. and dis played the qualities which have given the poet place among the immor- ltals. Burns has been too often dis played as a heavy drinker. AS a matter Of fact 1t has been shown that Burns was not by any means 50 er- ring as his critics would have us be- lieve. It has been shown by evi- fdence that Burns death was not due 1 to intemperance as has been claimed but was traced back to an illness which appeared some IS months prior to his death. Burns died. but he lives today in the hearts Of men and his detractors are forgotten and are dust"
 Following the address of Rev. Mir. Johnstone, Pipe Major William Miller opened the concert with a bagpipe selection which appealed 10 the Scottish blood in the audience. A fine rendering of Burns songs was given by an aP-Scottish company of artists. consisting Of Mrs. II. F. c. Hill, Miss Ivol Grant. Alex Tomkins, John Drummond and John Thom- son. James McArthur accompanied. David Brown. floor director, then took the company in hand and danc- ing followed until midnight.
 The committee in charge of ar arrangements consisted of Robert B. Miller, William Downie. Neil Me Dougall, Junior. David B. Miller. John Stevenson and David Brown.
 The reception committee included MT. and Mrs. Neil McDougall. Jr.; and Mir. and Mrs. David B. Miller.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31
Chinese Pirates Rob
 British Mail Steamer

Hongkong, Jan. 51 (UP)-The Chinese-owned British mail steamer Seang Bee, en route to Hongkong from Singapore, wirelessed today for help after an attack by pirates.
 The meager wireless statement reported the master and European passengers had been taken ashore by the pirates at Bias Bay, near Moy. China.
 Foreign warships were sent un- der full steam to their aid.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31
OHIO FLOOD ENDING

Harrisburg, H.. Jan. 31 (UP)- Threats of flood damage from the Ohio river-which has been rising rapidly for the last week-were be- lieved ended today.
 Government observers said the crest of the high water has been reached and the river will start re- ceding.
 At Roseclaire. H.. 1t was reported the river washed over the banks. forcing several families to leave their homes.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31
EXTRA COP AT STATE AMoRY

An additional policeman was on duty at the state armory Saturday night at the request of Captain w. W. T. Squire, officer in charge. The request for additional police protec- tion was made following the shooting of a youth Friday night by William J. Rice. caretaker of the building.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31

The job of protecting hundreds of American citizens fleeing the riot centers in China has been placed in the hands of Admiral Clarence S. Williams, commander-in chief of the American fleet in Asiatic waters. Admiral Williams has been given "carte blanche"--he can act without reporting to the Navy De-
 partment.
 SPECIAL NOTICE
 There will be a special meeting or the Catholic Daughters of Amer ica tonight at o'clock in Judd's hall to take action on the death of Mrs. Mary Erwin. After the meeting the court will go to the home in body.-Advt
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31
FOUR KILLED IN RIOT

Vienna, Jan. 31 (UP)-Three workers and a boy were killed and IS persons were injured in a Social ist-Fascist riot after socialist meeting in the village of Loirsbach.
 Police attachments broke up the disturbance and arrested 30 social ists.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31

READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS FOR YOUR WANTS
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31

PROBE COMMITTEE MEETS
 The committee probing the man. ner in which electrical examinations were given and graded will meet tonight at the office of the town clerk. Councilman W. S. Warner of the third ward Is chairman.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-31

READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
Evening star., 1927-09-30
CAPITAL ARMY UNIT
. |NFORMER RATING
District of Washington to Be
Restored to Sd Corps
Area Tomorrow.


The military district of Washington,
tumbia, Fort Myer, Va; Fort Wash
tngton, Nd, and Fort Humphreys,
Va, will be formally restored tomor-
row to the control of the command
ing general of the Sd Corps Area,
which embraces the States Of Penn
bylvania, Maryland and Virginia and
the District of Columbia, with mead
quarters at Baltimore. Since its es'
tabliShment as an Independent mill
tary organization by Gen. John ).
PerShing, chief of staff, in september,
1921, the district of Washington has
been under direct control of the war
Department. It's present restoration
TO the control of the commander OF
the Sd Corps Area is based on the
conclusion of War Department au-
thoritieS that corps area commanders
should have maximum responsibility
for all troops and installations within
the geographic limitations Of their
corps areas.
Under the new arrangement, Brig.
Gen. Thomas Q. Donaldson, command
Ing the 10th Infantry Brigade at Fort
Howard. Md, will be stationed in this
city, as the military representative
bf Maj. Gen. Douglas Macarthur, COM
handing the 3rd Corps AreG at Balti-
more, and exercise direct command of
hll troops in the District Of Washing
ton, including their employment under
any special instructions emanating
from the War Department. Gen. Don
kldson will occupy the present head
quarters in the Munitions Building,
Ind the headquarters company of the
18th Infantry Brigade at Fort Howard
will be installed in new quarters at
Fort Hunt on the Virginia shore of the
Potomac. near Mount Vernon. There
hre s officers and 35 enlisted men in
the headquarters company. Practically
the entire staff Of Brig. Gen. George
e. Barnhardt, the retiring commander
bf the District of Washington, will be
retained by Gen. Donaldson at his
hew headquarters in the Munitions
Building, and so far as known, there
will be no troop changes in the vicin.
lty of this city. Gen. Barnhardt, who
has been at his present station few
months only, has been assigned to the
command of the 22nd Brigade in
Hawaii, and will start for his new post
At once.
Evening star., 1927-09-30
NEW SPANISH HOTEL
NESTLES IN MOUNTAINS
Structure Erected in Gredos Range
at Altitude Of More Than
$500 Feet.

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
AVILA, Spain.-One Of the most
picturesque regions Of Spain is being
opened to tourists through the ef-
sorts OF the royal commissioner of
Tours, who has had erected in the
Eredes Range of mountains hostelry
which will be one Of the highest in
Europe.
The hotel has been built at a height
be more than $500 feet in the midst Of
peaks attaining an altitude Of S,695
feet and surrounded by forests of
pines. From some points view may
be had for more than 70 miles across
the undulating plains Of the two Cas-
tiles, rivaling in beauty many parts
Of Switzerland.
The Gredos Range hitherto has been
little visited, owing to its inaccessible
hy, but government tourist authorities
are opening up in every region of
Spain the picturesque health resorts,
until now attainable only with great
physical effort.
Evening star., 1927-09-30
Specifications

Spec1Hcat1Ons
Three button, high roll two-button effect coat
with rounded notch lape1s; straight, full back;
suggestion OF narrowing toward the hips. Quarter
silk lined with silk sleeve lining and silk vest back.
Twelve Tasteful Patterns
Plain blues, fancy blues, self-striped blues,
solid and mixed greys tans plain oxfords, herring
bones, etc.
And remember, please, euery
suit has tlUo pairs of trousers.
Evening star., 1927-09-30
Proper Garb for Men at Radio Farley
Decided by State Department Ruling

Plenary session-Short-tailed morn
ing coat, cutaway or frock coat.
Committee meetings-Sack suit.
Morning or afternoon receptions
Cutaway or frock coat.
Dinner men only)-Dinner coat.
Dinner with ladies preseint1Full
evening dress.
The question of languages similarly
aroused considerable apprehension in
certain American circles, lest French
be made the official conference me-
dunn Efforts are being made by the
American delegation to have English
adopted as one of the official Ian
guageS at the parley.
Evening star., 1927-09-30
NEW PROCESS CLAIMED
FOR PRESERVING FRUIT
Method Used in England Is Said
to Keep Eggs Fresh by
Coating Shells.

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
LONDON.-Cold storage and re.
frigeration are likely to become obso-
lete if claims put forward in connec-
ton with an invention for preserving
fruit, eggs, butter and other foods are
justified.
The method, known as "Stabback's s
Process" is more a protection than
a preservation. 1t consists of harm
less solution which is said to enable
Evening star., 1927-09-30

The meeting was held In the Odd Eel.
lows Hall.
Dwelling briefly on the debts owed
this country by foreign government,
Mr.. Kendall declared that the interest
on the debt would pay the national
debt of this country over long period
of time.
At the conclusion of his address
Mr.. Kendall was presented with q
F., bouquet and elected an honorary mem.
| ber Of the Temple Club.
Evening star., 1927-09-30
PREDICTS HIGHER WAGES
FOR EMPLOYEES OF U. S.
Representative Kendall Deplores
Present Salaries Paid by
Government.

Representative S. A. Kendall Of
Pennsylvania, speaking at a meeting
of the Temple Club of Master Masons
from the Post Office Department, last
night. deplored the low wages received
by Government employees and predict
ed that at the next session of Congress
provision will be made for raising the
salaries to equal outside standards.
Evening star., 1927-09-30
Three Saxophones Stolen.

Three saxophones. valued at $500
Ind a silver mouthpiece, valued at $11
were stolen from the Army Medical
School, Washington Barracks, last
hight. The instruments belonged to
Earle Ruff and Philip A. Miller, mem
hers of the Army Band.
Evening star., 1927-09-30
BY the Associated Press.

What the we'll dressed man shall
wear at the forthcoming international
radio conference has been settled by
no less an authority than the State
Department.
Answering some delegates to the
conference, scheduled to open here
October 4, who apparently were more
apprehensive regarding whether
spats would be in order than upon
the ALLEGATION of wave lengths, the
following list of proper clothing for
various occasions was made unoffi-
cially available by the State Depart.
ment to the American delegaGtes: