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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01

Russia processes to desire opportu.
nifty to set good example, but de-
votes a great deal of valuable time and
energy merely to scattering the bad
news.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01

Uncle Sam is justified in mild
curiosity as to why large navies are
contemplated by nations who, ap-
parently. can least afford them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01
But Wait!

From the New Orleans rimes-Plcsyune.
So far, no patron Of the New York
to.London telephone service Is COM
planned of being given ths wrong
number.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01

The open door of China is now
equipped with a red light on the in
side and marked Exit"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01
The Great Contender.

Discord her ground has boldly stood
Defying all conditions.
The static thinks it's just as good
AS classic compositions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01

Jud Tunkins says he is learning to
play the ukulele. He believes in small
beginnings, and hopes some day to
work up to bass fiddle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01
TrutllIess

The ground hog, looking for the sun,
Had a mendacious spasm.
I named the brute George Washington
To show my great sarcasm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01

Every man." said Hi Ho, the sage
of Chinatown, believes he knows how
government should be conducted; no
man has ever conducted one with COM
plete satisfaction to himself or his
public"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01

@. What is a caique?-W. T. u.
a. 1t is a long, narrow pointed
skiff, having from two to ten oars,
used on the Bosporus. This is also
the name applied to small Levantine
sailing vessels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01

"a crapshooter. said Uncle Eben,
lis mo- liable to know where his last
dollar is goin' to dan where his next
dollar is comm from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01

@. How many persons have been
retired under the Civil Service re-
tirement law?-C. II. +.
A. Since the law went into effect
2, 1852 employees have been retired
under the provisions of the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01

Q. Are damask tablecloths still
fashionable for formal occasions
o. r.. n.
A. Authorities say that white satin
damask with embroidered monograms
still is in the best taste and is pre-
ferred by many conservative host
esses. Such cloth is often accom-
panied, however. by lace-edged or
Encouragement napkins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01

@. Which States have inheritance
or succession tax laws?-H. ID. 5.
A. All except Alabama and the Dis
trict of Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01

@. Is there any toll charged in
Gibraltar?-S. MGR.
A. There is no toll charged at
Gibraltar. Vessels passing through
the strait are not obliged to make "a
call at the port,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01

O. Was Ebert Hubbard lost on the
Titanic or the Lusitania?-P. d.
A. He was on the Lusitania when
he met his death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01

@. When did February last have
five Sundays and when will it have
five next?-B. +. r.
A. February had five Sundays in
1920 and will have five Sundays again
in 194S.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-01

"Aldridge tried me on a couple of curves in the second game of that series" Joe said today in a talk with the Associated Press cores pondent. T lambasted both Of them past Traynor so fast he didn't see them and l didn't get d curve ball again the rest of the series"
 Harris has a penchant for wallop- ing curves of any variety. It is q hitting knack that has now become famous in both major leagues, for Joe has been slugging this year, his first in the National, at a heavier clip than he ever did in the Ameri- can. It probably is because the sen- for circuit is generally recognized by baseball men as a curve ball" lea que, even if most Of the pitchers avoid tossing them to Harris. The American is a Hast balr' league.
 Ii will be like meeting old friends if Joe gets into the series against the Yankees, for he has leaned on many q curve tossed by Pennock, shaw key. Hoyt and the other veterans Of the New York sharpshooting strlt
 T remember one game particu- arly a few years ago when l was with Boston" Harris recalled. The score was A against us and there were two men on. Shawkev had two strikes on me and then tried as slick a curve as he ever tossed, But 1
New Britain herald., 1927-10-01
CONTINUE
 UPWARD MOVEMENT
General Motors, Chrysler, Regis
 fer Small Gains

New York, Oct ] tP-Stock prices resumed their upward move ment at the opening Of today's market, with buying orders again distributed over a broad list. Gains of 1 10 points were registered by General Motors (old). Chrysler. Ahitibi Power, united Drug. Allan tic Refining, American Tobacco E. Pittsburgh X Wes: Virginia and Baltimore X Ohio.
 The impressive manner in which stocks held yesterdays gains attract cd q flood of new buying into the market and led 10 further short GOV cring. High grade rails and indus trials were again in the forefront Of the advance. Merger rumors and prospects of increased freight traf- fife provided the background for the buying movement in the rails. Can adian Pacific, which advanced | points yesterday. added nearly | more before the end Of the first half hour, touching 19Si2, the high est price since 1914. New York Central, Nickel Plate common and Chesapeake X Ohio also reached new high ground for the year
New Britain herald., 1927-10-01
MYSTERY WOMAN FIELD
 IN S50,o0O SHORTAGE
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had been deposited and then with drawn from the account although it had never been intended to have more than $500 in if. A checkup revealed, he charged, that Miss Me Govern had deposited large checks that should have been placed in the firms general account and then. using her power of attorney, had drawn the amounts out in cash for her personal use.
 August said Miss AICGoyern had admitted irregularities in her ac- counts when he faced her two weeks ago bur that she disappeared the next day. Detectives learned that she had visited relatives ir panbury since then.
 Yesterday detectives called at the woman's apartment anu forced an entrance after receiving no response to their ring Miss NcGoyern ad- mitted her guilt, they said, and told them she had used the money in high living and helping friends.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-01
Funerals
GCOroC Fl, Shine

Funeral services for George H. Shine. of IS Lasalfc street, former alderman of the fifth ward, were held this morning at o'clock at St. Mary's church. Rev. Walter A. Me Cram celebrated a solemn high mass of requiem and Rev. Walter J. Lyddy and Rev. Thomas r. LaWlor were deacon and sub-deacon, re spcclivcly.
 Mrs. Mary T. Crean. accompanied by John J. Crean at the organ. sang Ave Maria at the offertory and some Sweet Day. at the conclusion of the services.
 The pail bearers were James Woods. Patrick Riley, Charles Me Murray, stephen Mecde. Ambrose Smith. and Albert Hesse.
 Father Lyddy conducted the com initial services. Burial was in st. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-01
HALLS
 H|NDENBURG AT 80
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gift from the senate and city of i Luehcck, famous for delicacies of this nature. IL is surrounded by so candles modeled by q prominent artist and bears a view Of Luebeck city in relief.
 The birthday celebration cerc- monies begin tonight. Chancellor Marx heads a delegation which will confer upon the president q deed 10 2 national fund, which has been growing for several months with subscriptions from all parts of the country, and abroad. One subscrip- ton of $50, ,0n0 came from Chicago.
 The fund was intended as na- tional gift 10 the president. but he has requested that the money be used 10 aid those made widows, or phdns or crippled by war. also the president will be the guest Of honor at private entertainment given by former army officers. Tomorrow morning he will attend services in a nearby church, while , prayers are offered in pulpits i throughout the land. In the afternoon he will drive 10 the Stadium between solid lines Of men and boys, lo000 of them all standing at attention along the six mile route. At the stadium he will review 4n,0o0 school children and listen 10 their massod singing of patriotic songs.
 The communists as usual nn- nounccd their intention of staging d counter demonstration. but this has been forbidden by the police. The only other disCordant note is a strike Of 5000 brewery workers set for to- day.
 The flag whether to dis play the republican colors or the old monarchist cmblem-is not expected 10 cause trouble on this occasion.
 When Won Hindenburg became president in May, 1895, his oppo- nents decried choice of one so ad vanced in years, but on the throsh old of eighty he displays q yigol which might be envied by many a younger man.
 He is sturdy, enjoys excellent health and rcsists fatigue 10 re- markahle degree.
 In addition, he Is without nerves A friend. marvelling at his activity and attention 10 detail, re marked recently: I wonder that your nerves do not give way under the strain"
 When I feel nervous I whistle,' ,' Non Hindonburg replied. But I have never known you to wEistle,' was the astonished rejoihder.
 Nor have l,' said the president IrVlv
New Britain herald., 1927-10-01
SEPT. BUILDING HIGH
Permits Issued For Work to Cost
 20,235-Plumbing and Elcctri- cal Trades Active During Month.

Tn the month of September, per mits were issued for building oper- ations in the amount of SS20,235, of which 52 were frame buildings costing sl99,6S0, fl were brick con struction to cost s100,1S5, and 60 were alterations estimated to cost S20,420.
 The report of the electrical de- partment shows 2lS permits given and fees of sos collected. In the plumbing department Ill permits were issued. SS2 inspections made and sos fixtures installed. the re- port sets forth.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-01
The pail bearers were classmates.
 Gladys RCynGljS

Funeral services for Gladys Key holds, the-nine- -year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reynolds of 80 Florence street who died at St Francis hospital, Hartford, were held this morning at 9 o'clock at the Church of St. John the Evangelist, Rev. Patrick Began was the cele- brant of a requiem high mass.
 Classmates at the Y. B. Chamber lain school were the pail bearers. They were John Nolan. Howard Begley, Edward Reynolds. Peter NieCzkoNsli, Stanley LuSki and Cyrllus Sczyskowsli. The flowers were unusual in both number and beauty. The flower bearers were Marie Maietta. Nately Melinowska Eleanor Winnega, and Rose Pinlod'
 Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-01

caught it and put the ball out of the park.
 How did I acquire the ability 10 hit curves? It just seems 10 come natural. It is the timing ana the eye. A hook just seems 10 suit my swing. Of course ] have to hit any thing. To go back to that 1925 series again, as an example, l dis covered in the first game against Meadows what the Pirate stratcgists planned to feed me by letting a good one go by. It was q fast one, low and on the outside So beitcd those. As far as l can recall curves always were easy meat for me. In my first year as q regular in the American league. after the war, with Cleveland in l9l9, 1 was the only right handed batter 10 hit over 800. That was when 300 still meant something. before the ball got so lively. l made 112 hits and l know 100 of them were made off curve balsl.'
 Joe has been playing largely on his nerve for the past six weeks, un- dcrweight and under d doctors care as a result of stomach trouble and low blood pressure. His blood pres sure got as low as SS, but it is up back over 100 now,
 When he was ill enough to have been in bed, Joe was out there play ing double headers with the sort of spartan endurance he acquired in his early days in the Pennsylvania mines and later in the battles he fought with the old 320th infantry of the S0th division in the Argonnc.
 Joc's illness hcckled him as he was close to the top of the Nation al league batting list He still has a substantial average but il has fall cn off a bit But his condition has improved, in spite of the strain of the closing pennant drive, and he is confident of being in trim for the big series.
 We cant lose" Joe remarked, re- fcrring to the pennant drive. "l don't think we can even be tied. If we are I'll take a freight train back to Pittsburgh. that's how sure l am Of this ball club.
 Its one of the greatest outfits l ever played with when it comes to q tight spot
 "The Yankees will be tough, but we will be toughcr.'
New Britain herald., 1927-10-01
EXAMINATION MAY FREE YOUNG HILL
Remains May Have Been Ms. takenly Identified

Springfield, H., Oct. 1 UP)-- Another examination of the body of Mrs. Elizabeth Hill was 10 be made today in the belief it will reveal cir cumstances which will aid In freeing her son Harry, of a charge Of matrl- Cide.
 The examination was halted late yesterday when II. Fl. Little. head of the Springfield health board. revok- ed the permit. on advice of the prosecuting attorney of this county. for disinterment of the body.
 IL was understood the permit ~ill he rc-issued as soon as LaSalle county officials and Coroner's Physi- elan Joseph Springer of Cook county who has been employed in connec- ton with the case. arrive in Spring field.
 While the defense refused 10 indi- cate what it expected to determine by examining the body, 1t was hint ed Dr. Hill thought he might find powder burns which would indicate suicide or that the body had been mistakenly identified as that of Mrs. Hill.
 The body was found buried in a shallow grave in the basement of her home in August. She had been Bead about 10 days. Peter Busch, | gar dener, testified Harry Hill. her 21- year-old son, had ordered him to re- lay the brick paving over the grave.
 Young Hill fled from Streator but was arrested later in Seattle, Wash, He is now in jail in Ottawa, H.. the county seat. Dr. Hill has pledged his entire fortune to ee his son and insists he is innocent.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-01
City Items

Miss June Sanford, technician at tEe laboratory Of the New Britain General hospital. was operated on i last night for appendicitis. She spent a comfortable night and is said to be much improved today.
 Nash Suit or Oyercoat, s2290. McCabe, 49 Walnut St. Tel. 454.- adEt.
 The school accommodations com mittee will recommend to the school board that the contract for stage curtains for the Robert J. Vance school on Vance street be awarded to Holali Studios at a cost Of s311. New Lunch Specials, CroWell' S. advt.
 The Rcd Cross packages sent an- nually to soldiers and sailors now in the service, are being prepared at the Chamber of Commerce head quarters and will be sent out Mon day. There are 2t packages going from New Britain.
 Dancing tonight. Odd Fellows Hall. Charlestonian Orchc stra- adyt.
 Elmer Nyborg Of 51 Harvard sweet has reported to the police the theft of q spare tire and rim from his automobile. which was parked on Church street.
 Hot Lunches at Packard Drug advt,
 Clement Lewis. Of 73 Harrison street, who has been a patient al the New Britain General hospital where he underwent an operation for ap- pendicitis, returned to his home to- day.
 The annual meeting of the vel fare association will be held next Wednesday evening at s o'clock at headquarters. 52 Center street.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-01
JOE HARRIS REAL
 MENACE TO TANKS
Plttsburgh'S First Stacker Bad
 Man With Bat

Cincinnati, Oct. 1 (Pl-It's fair iy safe bet that the Yankees hurl- ing corps won't toss many curve balls. If any, to Joe Harris in the coming world sories-always provid- ing, ot course. that the Pirates trek 10 the top and their veteran first sacker has another opportunity to exhibit the walloping he did in the 1925 championship. Oddly enough, Joe Is now battling with the club whose chances he nearly wrecked in the series two years ago. Joe wore q Washington uniform them, clout- cd three homers and set a new rec ord for total bases in one series with a blasting that still gives most Pittsburgh fans a shuddcr to rccol- lect.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-01
No Brakes on Machine
 Valued at About Sl0

Michael HayaliS, aged IS, of So LaWlor street, driving Il car which Motorcycle Policeman ". $. Strolls trstifcd in police court this morning, was not worth more than $i0 or $l5, figured in an accident at the inter section of Oak and West streets at about o'clock this morUInS and was arrested for driving a 3ar with defective brakes. officer Strolls. who tested the car, testified that neither foot nor hand brakes worked. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Grcenstein told Havalis he was tor tunate he has not been killed while driving such a car. Judge Roche continued the case until Monday morning and told Hava(ls to bring in his operators license. which he did not have in his possession when he was arrested.
 Officer Thomas Woods testified that passenger bus was going north
New Britain herald., 1927-10-01
AMERICAN GIRL
 POISED FOR HOP
 ACROSS ATLANTIC
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to old Orchard for its takeoff.
 Dr, ,kimball said that conditions were not unfayorable up the coast
 to Newfoundland and over the first stretch of the ocean route, but from
 then on storms. wind rain, fog and
 low visibility effectively blocked the way.
 The only other transatlantic flight
 still planned for this season from , this side of the ocean, Rene fonck
 having definitely postponed his until next year, is that proposed by Miss i Frances Grayson, student aviatriN who with another woman is finan- ! cially backing her own project.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-01
TRUCK DRIVER WHO KILLED'W WEES SUITOR IS FREED BY JERSEY JURY

Pennington, x. J., Oct. PD>A GS-ycar- old truck driver who had sworn in an agreement with his wife tc permit her to go buggy riding with q 5S-year-o bachelor, Vas free today after having stood trial .or the killing of the woman's suitor
 Despite the judges charge that what IS sometimes called the un- written law has no place lu court Of juStlcc,' q jury Of nine men and three women yesterday acquitted Charles Price, confessed slayer Of Ed Mast crson, companion of Mrs. Price on buggy rides sanctioned by
New Britain herald., 1927-10-01
WaN Street Briefs

New York, Oct. tPl-An increase in commercial failures in the United States last week is reported by R. G. Dun & Co.,, 3S5 against 3S7 the week before.
 American Railway Express had net income of S1.l01 ,i32 in the first half of 1927, equal to s3.17 share, against s1.111,10S in the first half of 1926, or 3,20 a share.
 September sales Of Montgomery, Ward K Co. were slightly larger than a year ago. Sl6,377, S63 against s16,2 9,002. The total for the nine months of 1927 showed a decrease of l23 per cent under the same period last year, si24,445, S92 against s136,126,697
New Britain herald., 1927-10-01

her husband.
 In return for his sanction Of Masterson's attentions, Mrs. Price who was on the verge of leaving her aged husband, had agreed 10 re- main and keep house for the man she had married when she was but fourteen years old.
 Taking the stand near the Conclu- sion of the trial Price admitted that he shot Masterson.
 Mrs. Price. who had ignored her husband during his trial. was not present at the reading Of the yer dict.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-01
FR|SBIE WITNESSES 7.LOU|S TORNADO
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From Mir. Frisbie's point of van tage he saw only wreckage, none of the human victims of thS tor naGo coming before his gaze.
 Recalling the smaller tornado which Hvept the western section of bic says that the St. Louis storm was similar. except that it was in tenSified many times.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-01
GustaNe \. GustafsOn

Funeral services for Gustave A. Gustafson will be held this afternoon at o'clock at the home of his sis ter, Mrs. Albert Anderson of 5l Bel den street. Rev. Dr. Abel A. Ahl- quist, pastor of the First Lutheran church, will ofciate. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-01
BOY SWALLOWS PENNY

Charter Oak. la, Oct. 1 UP)- The stomach ache complained Of by Philip Jones, five years old. was caused by S3 plum. cherry and wa termelon seeds, one button and a penny, an operation revealed. The boy will recover.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-01
TENDERED BACHELOR DINNER

7 A bachelor party was rendered Walter Schwartz q salesman for the Connecticut Light and Power Co. Thursday evening al Lakeside Inn at Waterbury by his co-WorkCrs at the Now Britain office. There were 4o present A chicken dinner was ScrV- cd. Mir. Schwartz was presented with q, travelling bag and a chest of sil- yer. Herman Nicrling was the toast master, William Hart who Is gen. ,crally the end man at all, Of the company functions. gave a clog dance. Mr Schwartz will he mar ricd to Miss Mary Lautor Of Echc- nect1dy on October !. After an cN- ! tended wedding trip the couple vii, make their homo in this city.
 READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
 FOR YOUR WANTS
New Britain herald., 1927-10-01
Walter DynalCZyk

Funeral services for Walter by marczyk, six year old son of MT and Mrs. Tcofl Dymarczyk of 104 Gold street, who was killed by ar automobile Thursday night. were held this morning at o'clock at sacred Heart church. Burial was in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-01
Deaths
Alexander Grclicnsl>j

Alexander. two year old son of Mr, and Mrs. Peter Gredienshi of so Gold street. died this morning at the family home.
 The funeral will he held at Sacred Heart church Monday morning at 7:S0 o'clock. Burial will be in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-01

on Oak street and Havalis was driv- ing east on West street when the collision occurred. The bus had al- most passed the intersection when the Havaiis car struck It.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-12
Officers Elected
at Episcopal Parish
Supper Monday Night

The annual meeting and social Of
st. Georges Episcopal church was
held in the parish hall Monday even
ing, opening with supper served by
the ladies of the guild. About 90
were in attendance.
The supper was followed by a short
program, Mrs. S. A. Floren and En-
NETT Griffin singing vocal solos. Miss
Claricc Belk entertained with a
humorous reading.
Rev. F. H. Davenport, rector Of the
parish, presided at the business meet
ing. The church and church school
treasurers reported, showing the
finances to be in favorable con-
dition. Mrs. w. G. Black, president
of the WOman's Auxiliary, read re-
.,ur. Of the work Of that organization
The treasurer's report showed the
splendid activities Of the women of
thu vanish.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: Senior warden,
c. r. Green; junior warden, w. G.
Black; vestrymen, S. w. Corwin, G.
+. Dullam. F. f. Shepard. A. f. Shipn.
T. r. Atkinson, H. f. Shearn, B. E.
Jones. At the regular vestry meeting
:" Fahrnary !" t-eas"rer and clerk of
the vestry will be elected.
fhc rector spoke o. the Bishops
Crusade and gave very encouraging
report of the preparations which are
being made for the weeks mission TO
be held in the parish the week be-
ginning February ~.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-12
Mrs. Paul, Cook
EntertainS For
Mrs. VIM. Couch

Mrs. Paul Cook entertained Tues
day afternoon at her home on Fifth
street at . bridge party in compli-
ment to Mrs. William Couch, a re-
cent bride. Two tables of bridge
were in play during the afternoon,
honors going to Mrs. Gerald Richholt
and Mrs. ]. L. Barth.
The tables were prettily decorated
with bouquets Of carnations and the
same flowers were used about the
room. The appointments were carried
out in pink. At the conclusion of
the play the hostess served a course
luncheon.