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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-12
DIR. JOHNSON TO TALK
ON "PLENTIFUL HARVEST
John Ruthven Addresses Bible
School Board on Interesting
Young People.

The pastor. Rev. DIR. Cove G. John,
son. of the National Baptist Memorial
church will take for his subject To-
morrow morning 1.-THE Plentiful Har-
vest" and in the evening THE Double
Disclosure"
John Ruthven was the special
sneaker at the meeting of the Bible
school board last Wednesday night.
His subject was ''How to Interest
Young People in Our School
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. c. Carpenter OF
East Orange, N. j., presented to the
Mizpah class large number OF WIND
sor chairs for it's room.
The pastors class for boys and girls
for instruction in the Bible and the
Christian life will meet every Thurs
day night at 7:10 O'Clock.
Booth Lowrey, brother of Repre-
sentative B. G. Lowrey of Mississippi.
will speak under the auspices of the
Pinkham Bible class for Men next
Friday evening at o'clock, taking for
his subject Negro Dialects and
Poetry"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-12

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
Christian Science
CHURCHES OF CHRIST
SCIENTIST
CHURCH, THE FIRST CHURCH
OF CHRIST SCIENTIST, BOS-
TON, MASS.
First Church of Christ Scientist
Columbia Road and Euclid St.
Second Church of Christ Scientist
Ill St. NE.
Third Church of Christ Scientist
18th and l. SITS. NV
Fourth Church Of Christ Scientist
Georgia Aves.. Brightwood.
SUBJECT:
soul"
SUNDAY. i AN. and 9 PM No., ro,.,,
surc6 bnyrcb scho 40 I'M M except f0ur'h
wEbNEsbAY EVENING MEETINGS.
8 o'clock
READING ROOMS:
FIRST CHURCH-Investme Bldg.
18th and K Sts.-Hours. 9 to lex
cept Wednesdays, to Z, and Sun
days and holidays, $50 to $500.
SECOND CHURCHILL G ST. Me-
Hours, to $50 pm. week days.
Closed Sundays and holidays.
THIRD CHURCH-Colorado Bldg,
14th and G Sts.-Hours, 10 to 9.
wednesdays, 10 to 7:30 and Sun
days and holidays. 2:30 to $500
FOURTH CHURCH-Tivoli Bldg,
1913 14th $3.50 to 9 week days
Except Wednesdays, $50 to $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-12
CONCORDIA ARRANGES
EVANGELISM LECTURES
DR.. Vol1mer of st. Louis to Direct
Services Under Auspices Of
Mems Brotherhoods.

A series of lectures on "Evangel'
ism" will be conducted by Rev. DIR
Philip Vollmer at Concordia Lutheran
Church, Twentieth and G streets, at
8 pm. Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday.
DR.. Vollmer, who was formerly a
professor at the Eden Theological
Seminary at st. Louis, is being
brought to Washington under the aus
pices of the Mems Brotherhood of
Concordia Church. His lectures on
evangelism will refer to this subject
as applied to the unchurched, church
members and social conditions.
Preceding the lecture Tuesday the
Concordia Brotherhood will hold its
annual meeting and dinner. After DIR.
Vollmer's lecture, the brotherhood will
hold it's annual election.
A prominent speaker will address
the brotherhood and it's friends at the
annual brotherhood church night,
February 20, at o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-12
THE CHURCH WITH A SMILE"

$50 am-Church School.
II 90 am-"JESUS AND LINCOLN
500 pp..mn.-"THE Truth ABOUT
CHINA" by Rev. Harry Mar
tin of Pekin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-12
DR.. w. L. Darby to Preach.

. DIR. w. L. Darby. executive secre-
tary of the Washington Federation of
Churches, will supply the pulpit at
First Presbyterian Church tomorrow.
AT the morning service he will preach
on THE Legacy of Great Lives" with
special reference to Lincoln. whose
birthday it is. At night his theme
will be Average Christians--or
More?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-12
DR.. Bullock's Sermon Themes.

Rev. DIR. Bullock's topic at the Third
Baptist Church, Fifth and Q streets,
tomorrow at IL am. is How to Make
q Happy Home" DIR. Bullock's topic
at pm. is 1.-THE Reward of Following
Jesus" Bible school will meet at 9:15
am. The ]. c. E. Society will meet at
5 PPM. The S. c. E. Society will meet
at pm. Prayer meeting Tuesday, s
to 10 pm. The y. p. prayer meeting
THURSDAY. s to 9 pn1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-12
PLANS SPECIAL SERMON.
Mount Carmel Baptist Pastor t.
Speak at Mckinley Memorial.

Rev. DIR. w. II. Jernagin, pastor of
the Mount Carmel Baptist Church, will
preach a special sermon in the Nc
kinley Memorial Baptist Church,
Fourth and l. streets, tomorrow at
$3.50 pm.
Rev. DR.. S. G.. Lambkins, the pas
tor, will preach at II am. and pm.
Sunday school at $50 am. Il. Y. p.
U. $50 pm. Special program in
charge of Mrs. Julia Marshall, presi-
dent. Rev. o. G. Granderson Will
preach at s pm, Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-12
EVANGELlSTIC MEETINGS
AT HIGHLANDS CHURCH
Baptists to Hear Rev. DR.. T. Cla-
gett Skinner Of Lynchburg, Va,
for Two Weeks.

The Highlands Church will hold
evangelistic meetings for the next two
weeks. Rev. DR.. r. Clagett Skinner,
pastor Of the First Baptist Church of
Lynchburg, Va. will be the preacher.
DR.. Skinner is we'll known in this
city, having been a frequent Summer
supply at Calvary Baptist Church
and also at National Baptist Me-
mortal Church. He has been pastor
Of the Second Church. Richmond; the
First Church, Columbia, S. c.. and
other leading churches.
He will begin his services in the
Highlands Church Monday evening, at
8 o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-12
BIBLE CLASS SPEAKERS.
Representatives Stevenson and Kin
cheloe at Congress st. M. p.

Representative William Francis Ste
yenson of South Carolina will address
the Harrison Bible class Of Congress
Street Methodist Protestant Church to-
morrow at GAS am. in the auditorium.
Representative David H. Kincheloe
of Kentucky viii address the class at
PM, at special service arranged
by the class, which will take the place
Of the regular church service.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-18
City Items

George Perakos. a student a, Georgetown university, Is spending the Easter holidays at his home on Madison street.
 The Brothetrhood of the First Lutheran church will visit the Bro- therhood in Hartford this evening. The members will leave the church on Franklin Square at .;l5 in pri- vate cars.
 The condition Of James Reilly of Olive street. who underwent an operation at St. Francis hospital Saturday, is reported improved.
 Miss Viola Meotte of Hairvlew street has returned to her home after spending a few days in New York with relatives.
 Tthe April meeting of the Cath olic Welfare Council will be held in the Knights of Columbus club rooms Wednesday evening at o'clock.
 Alfonzo kutyear Of 8 Seymour street reported 10 the police that his bicycle was stolen from the Russell X Erwin plant on Washington street.
 X daughter, was born last night at New Britain General hospital 70 Mir. and Mrs. William Mack of s Gilbert street
New Britain herald., 1927-04-18
Mrs. Jacob Iteslcr

Mrs. Mary w. Ziesler, S9 years old, wife of Jacob Ziegler of 132 Whiting street, died at her home Saturday night.
 Born in Germany. she lived in this city for the past 3S years. She was a member of St, Johns German Lutheran church. Surviving her besides her husband are five sons. Frank, Howard. Raymond. Harold, and Robert: four daughters, Misses Elizabeth, Marie, Mildred and Made line Ziegler: her father. Frank Ritz. and four sisters. Mrs. Albert kunzc. Mrs Fred Michaels. and Mrs. William Bonkosky Of this city and Mir. Herman kahns of Plain vile.
 Funeral services will be held privately at the home at o'clock and publicly at Erwin chapel al, 2.30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. i;oy. Martin w. Gaudian, pastor of St. Johns German Lutheran church will officiate. Tnterment will be in Fairview cemetery,
New Britain herald., 1927-04-18
DARR0W IS 70 TODAY
Noted Chicago Lawyer Gives Out In- teryiew on World Conditions pil Ills Birthday.

Chicago. April IS (JP) Darrow, a. man who laughs at him. self and his ideas and then laughs at his own laughter, was 70 years old today.
 And while nearly 2,0oo Of his friends prepared huge fete in his honor. Darrow gave the United Press an interview, in which he set forth his ideas on modern move ments. Among the things he said was that the world is in the grass Of "materialism which may en- gulf 1t in another dark age
 "We are turning to materialistic usage the fine scientific discoveries of the nineteenth century, Darrow said. "We dre doing nothing our selves. The tide of ignorance and intolerance is rising. There is no original thinking being done,
 But we are not, as some believe, on the brink of another world war for the reason that the world is too tired"
 Darrow did not appear 10 be with in ten years Of the age he admits. Nor was there anything In his de- meanor to betray the fact that he is a famed criminal lawyer, novel, ist, essayist. criminologist. lecturer and champion of the oppressed.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-18
Driver of Death Car
 Gives IncOherent Story

Bridgeport. Conn.,. April IS Pl-- Stratford police were unable today 10 secure from Michael l.. Adley, 26. of 4io Center street. Meriden. q ra- tional account Of the accident In Stratford last night in which Mrs. Tillie Braman. 49. and Mrs. Cath erino A. Warning, 6i. were struck by Adley's touring car and killed.
 Adley is held under bonds Of sc.- 500 charged with manslauchtcr, reckless driving and driving while under the influence of liquor. One minute denying that he was driving the car which struck the two wom- on. and the next minute saying that the steering wheel of the car broke off in his hand, causing him to lose control of the machine, Adlev has failed at any time since his arrest to xiv" any clear account of his part in the accident
New Britain herald., 1927-04-18
U. 5. STEEL RATIFIES
 INCREASE IN STOCK
President Gary Also Sets at Rest RumOrs that He is to Resign
 From Office

New York, April IS LP'--Stoch- holders of the United States Stee' corporation today ratified an in- crease in common stock 10 provide for the 4o per cent stock dividend thereby raising the total capitaliza, ton to sl.o71,904,5oo including S@60, 2Sl GOO preferred stock.
 The management Of the corpora tion presented proxies for 2.6S2, 255 shares Of preferred and 4.041,SS5 shares Of common stock. more than the two thirds majority of each class required under the laws Of New Jersey to change the charter and represented 74.6 per cent of the preferred stock outstanding. and Sl.4 per cent of the common. The attendance at the meeting, which was held at Hobohen. x. J., set q new record
 The name Of President Coolidge appears in the list of stockholders of the corporation, credited with 51 shares of common, the same as he held last year. George r. Baker holds 49.o5n shares Of common. against 57.95o held last year, and 500 shares Of preferred stock. George r. Baker, Jr.. was revealed as having increased his holdings from 1 share Of common in 1926 to 1. .0ol shares today M C. Taylor was of mon, against 10 shares last year. El- bort II. Gary's holdings Of common decreased from 1,2S2 shares to I.@67 shares. and of preferred stock from 1929 to 1895.
 While dividend action on new stock will not be taken until the di- rectors' meeting April 26. Chairman Gary said:
 T think 1t is fair to believe that the dividend on the new issue Of stock will probably be at the annual rate of ' per cent"
 we propose to do what we have voted to do because we can afford to do IT," Chairman Gary said.
 There has been some talk about my rosigning.' he continued but I do not know anything more about this than you do. Barring i'll health the question Of my resigning as chairman Of the United States Steel corporation is entirely in the hands of stockholders who are naturally entitled to select whom they choose 10 represent them.'
 "I might state that l am very much alive now
New Britain herald., 1927-04-18
Public ltiIilics stOrks.
TREASURY BALANCE Treasury Balance S369,65l 2@f
Thirty-Seven Automobiles
 Destroyed in Bridgeport

Bridgeport. April IS Cp-Handi- capped by the fact that water six feet deep filled the basement of the Henry Carsteson garage building at ll5 Cannon street, fire and police department officials are seeking to- day to ascertain cause of q fire which early today swept through the building with damage expected to exceed $l5O,0o0.
 Insurance adjusters who are checking mp on the losses today. found that 8 automobiles had been destroyed in the Carstesen garage part Of the building. that the A. F.. Hayward EleCtrotypc company on the top floor of the structure was completely destroyed and that great damage was done in the plants of the Duuham press, the Lyon and Chase Stationery Manufacturers. and the ANel K. Apelquist Book binding establishment.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-18
STOCK MARKET IS
 RULED BY BULLS
Holiday Recess Brings About
 Few Changes

New York. April IS LPt-Resump- ton of trading after the Easter holl- day disclosed no change in stock market sentin9nt, which was pre- dominantly bullish. Lowering Of the call money rate to per cent, after the renewal figure had been fixed at 1-2. indicated that the tenn porary credit stringency incidental to mid d-month and state income tax payments had been passed. and tended to stimulate operations for the rise.
 With the iEdustrial average a record high levels, after sustained advance of several days, heavy profit-takins was inevitable in that group. but offerings were readily ab- sorbed. and more than a score issues mounted to record high levels. Spec ulators for the advance also showed tendency to switch from the in dustrials to tho rails when the former showed signs of haltiug. Rock Island and Texas & Pacific each jumping several points to rec ord high levels.
 New financing by oil companies, combined wi;h unfavorable divi dend rumors. was responsible for the renewed weakness of the oil shares. 4 few other soft spots cropped out here and there. but they failed to interrupt the general forward move ment.
 General Motors crossed lSS to a new high, coincident with the an nouncement of new truck, and Du- pont sold above 250 foc the first time. Remington Typewriter scared s points to 19S, and new peak prices since 1925. or longer. wero recorded hy American Sugar Refining. Inter- national Business Machines, Detroit Edison, Mintana Power. Green Canonea Copper, Air Reduction. United Drug, Otis Elevator, Inland Steel and several others.
 |. S. Steel common held firm around it's recent record high level on the ratification by stockholders of the increased capitalization pro posed by directors to take care Of the 40 per cent stock dividend.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-18
2S SQUARE MILES ARE BURNED OVER
Hundreds Of Volunteers FiSht
 Flames in Mass.

1 Townsend. Mass, April IS tPN-- Fresh forces today took up the bat
 tie against a 36-hour blaze that had 1 blackened 2S square miles of tim l berland.
 While an army Of nearly 1000 smoke-heerimod and weary fire l lighters, which ca-ried on cease less war against wind famed flames since Saturday noon. rested, 400 men | recruited by the Boston & Maine 1 railroad carried on their task. They were rushed here on special i trains to relieve the local workers. but it seemed as if the danger had passed and destruction would be confined 10 areas already burned Damage. however. included the rais- ing Of numerous farm huildincs which, together with the destroyed timber, brought an estimation Of loss as high as SG0.00o.
 At the height of yesterdays fight. the Lowell Rcd Cross responded to call to furnish refreshments to th" men on the fire line, while in Worcester. news or the situation was spread by radio and volunteers solicited on the streets. Other places sent aid. Four fire lieutenants came from Fitchhurg to help direct civil ian workers while other places sent fire companies and apparatus. These had been withdrawn today.
 \ shift in the wind which drove flames back into the burned area and later drop in it's velocity were contributing factors to the nnal checking of the spread of blaze.
 State police were busy keeping curious motorists in check and throughout the day were engaged in reroutiug ordinary traffic 10 permit free movement of fire apparatus.
 When brought under control the blaze had crossed the new Hamp- shire state line into the town of Mason. Although no rain was fore cast today and the long drought had parCh1d inc surrounding country- side. officials on the scene were con tident that unless the fire broke out anew the situation was well under control.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-18
Munich Reinsurance Co.
 Is Refused a Rehearing

Washington. April IS P-The Munich Reinsurance Company, of Germany. was Tel used q rehcaring by the supreme court today in a proceeding won by thA First Rein surance Company Of Hartford. Conn, Involving profits made by the latter during the World War
 The Hartford Company had been a subsidiary of tho German concern pior 10 the World War and re- covered q judgment for losses Of business transferred tn the Munich Company. The Germany company. however. claimed if it had to pay losses, if was entitled 10 share in the profits. but the supreme court Sus- tained the lower courts In holding tu the contrary.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-18
Attempt to Hold Up
 Train Is Frustrated

Mexico City, April IS Pl--An at tempt to hold up q Juarez- Mexico Clty train by group Of twenty rebels was frustrated by the station master at Berriezabel, between Sa- catecas and Asuascalentes. Satur- day night. He sent a warning be- fore the telegraph was cut. The bandits departed after killing the station masters wife and robbing the station.
 The group is believed 10 be one of several operating on the state of Jalisco. having crossed into Zacate- cas to escape the federal troops.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-18
Suicide, Not Accident,
 Is Finding of Coroner

New Rochelle. \. r., April IS lP, -thanging previous theory that J. Albert Mahlstcdt, wealthy lum- herman, found dead in his home April l. died from the accidental discharge of a riflo he had been cleaning, Medical Examiner Amos 0. Squire today declared the lumber man committed suicide. It was said that as a result Of the examiners findings. Mahlst"dt's family will lose about $l0o,Q0o in insurance.
 MahlStedt's suicide, the medical examiner said, was the result of a nervous breakdown brought on by oNcrwork. Mahlstedt. who was vice president Of the National Lumber Dealers association, was found dead in the trophy room of his home.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-18
Almshouse Inmate Dies
 In Fall From Window

Dartmouth. Mass. April IS R-- Henry Oliver 59, an inmate Of the Dartmouth almshousc. was instantly Killed in fall from a second story window when the old. building caught fire this morning from som. unknown cause. The fire vas con fined to the second story and attic of tn" north part of the building, though the damage from water ex- tends throughout the building. The damage is estimated at $5.06H. As SiStanco was summoned from New Bedford.
 Other inmates Of the building. four elderly. y.Womcn and seven old men, all were taken out safely.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-18
MOVIES WILL SHOW
 CHICAGO CROOKS
Novel and Drastic War on
 Criminals Planned

Chicago, April IS (.Ir-The inno- vation of making motion pictures of criminals will be introduced in Chi- cago to combat crime. Michael Hughes. the new chief Of police an- nounced today. Chief Hughes. who has vowed to chase every crook out of the city in go days, plans to in- stall a movie" studio. in which habitual criminals and persons charged with a: felony, will pose h. fore motion picture camera. Thev will be made to walk. talk, smile and register" other characteristics.
 Reels will be routed to all stations and viewed by each of the 5000 odd officers.
 By this system all police-even the newest---will know how the men look and act whom they are sup posed to catch or watch" said Chief Hughes.
 Even catchy sub-titles will be in- serted. They will stress certain poses or maybe admonish: Be ware. he shoots from the hip--left side"
New Britain herald., 1927-04-18
Miss Sullivan to Wed
 John E. M0!loy TOmorroW

John F. Malloy of @ Fremont street and Miss Josephine Sullivan of S1 Fremont street, will be married tomorrow morning at o'clock at St. Marys church. They will be at tended by William Mailoy of Hart ford. q brother Of the groom, as best man, and Miss Helen Monsecs. niece of the bride, as bridesmaid. After Il wedding trip to Niagara Falls, x. I. Mir. and Mrs. Malioy will live at 70 Fremont street. Mr. Nalloy is employed by the New Britain Gas Light Co.,. and Miss Sullivan has been an cmployc of the Parker Shirt Co.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-18
Barbara May Swanson.

Barbara May swanson, the soven- mont old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Swanson Of East street, died at the home of her aunt, Mrs. William Preisscr Of 4 Cross street,
 Saturday morning, after q short ill., ness.
 Funeral services were held at the rreiSsor homo this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. 4. C. Theodore Steege, pastor Of st. Matthew's German neut was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-18
EVASION, SAYS
 SENATOR HEFL|N
Alabama Democrat Does Not
 Like Smiths Reply

Washington. April IS Senator Iieilin, democrat, Alabama. who at tackled activities Of the Knights of Columbus in the senate several times during tho last session. de- clared Governor Smiths answer was "cNasive and unconlincins."
 The Alabama senator ended his statement with quotations one Of which he said was statement made by Archbishop John Ireland, at St. Paul. Minn., that "thc will of th" Pope is the supreme law of all lands.'
New Britain herald., 1927-04-18
Deaths
Mrs. Anton Mack

Mrs. Rose Anna Mack. 65 years old, wife of Anton Mack of t3a kel- sey street, died at her home Satur- day night after q long illness. She was q native of Lithuania and had been a resident of this city for S5 years.
 Surviving her are her husband, a daughter. Mrs. Anna Lucas; a son, John J. Mack; three grandchildren; and a sister. Mrs. Anna Eeglis. all Of this city.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow morning at S:30 o'clock at the home and at 9 o'clock at St. Andrews church. luterment will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-18
EXTENSIVE FISHING

WcsttieId, Mass. April IS LP' -- Defiance of Governor Fu.lcr's rdirt postponing the fishing season cost five fishermen Il total of $GO in dis trict court here today. Thomas Cliff ford paid $20 half of which was for fishing without a license. while the other four, Harry C. Merrill. Harold w. Harvey. Alfred F.. Syria and Law renee Larabce. pleaded nolo to fish ing out of season.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-18
TAKEN ILL AT R. R. STATION

Railroad Officer r. Howard Smith notified the police shortly before , o'clock last evening that a man was ill at the passenger station and it was thought he might be poisoned. At New Britain General hospital. where he was removed for treat ment, it was said he seemed to have become suddenly III and would probably be discharged today. He said his name was Steve Sadlowski. aged Ss, of 24 Bank street. Port land
New Britain herald., 1927-04-18
MAKES NO COMPLAINT
De 1railGrd. Wounded by Countess
 De .JanIc, Won't Prosecute

Paris. April IS LPS-Raymond De Tranord. who was shot three weeks ago hy Countess De Janzc. formerly Alice Silvcrthornc, of Chicago, had recovered sufficiently today to en- able him to be taken to London by special airplane. He is understood 10 have told the authorities that lie did not wish to take any action against the countess but that he held himself at their disposition to return to Paris if his testimony was needed.
 Countess De Janzo. who turned the gun on herself after shooting be Trafford. is also conyalescont, but she is still in the hospital,
New Britain herald., 1927-04-18
NUNGISSE.R PLEASED.
satisfied With Way Tests Of Ills
 Plane Work Out.

Paris, April 1S1 Rl-Capiain Charles Nuneisser made his first test flight yesterday in the plane built for his proposed attempt 10 fly across the Atlantic from Paris 10 New York. The Matin says he was delighted with the way the plane function"d. It rose from the ground at the Nil- lacoublay Airdrome in less than 500 feet with a heavy load. He remained in the air for 40 minutes. reaching height Of 5000 feet at one time.
 Captain Nungisser hopes to ac- complish his transatlantic flight early in May.