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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-01-13
INVENTEDSTEEL
GUITAR
RY. INTERNATIONAL Nam sarYine

HONOLULU. Jan. 49, Credit for
the discovery of the steel guitar"
that instrument so typical Of Ha-
waiian music. Is given by the EIa-
wailan legend and folklore com.
mission to one Joseph Kekuku,
former student at the Kamehameha
School for Boys.
A book on Hawaiian music, which
has just been published by the com
mission after several years Of care
full research. states that during the
years 1898 to 1895. when Kekuku
was attending the Kamehamelna
school in this city. guitar playing
was very popular among the boys
Of the institution,
One day. as Kekuku was playing
his guitar. the idea struck him Of
trying the effect Of a comb placed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-01-13

Sometime aftsrward he asked the
director OF the school shop to fash.
ion piece Of steel for this purpose.
very similar to the steel used now
wherever the guitar with steel. is
played. :.
Kekuku taught his fellow students
the new art and 1t was not long
until steel" music was being heard
regularly in Hawaiian concerts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-01-13
Find Ancient Skeleton
Not Negro, in NairObi

MARRIOTT, East Africa, Jan. 1S.-
An archaeological expedition work.
ing in Kenya has found a complete
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-01-13

skeleton of man.. accompanied by
primitive implements.
The find convinces members of
the expedition that the original
African was not of a negro type.
but was closely allied to the Euro
pean Stone Age men.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-01-13

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one contract, in another.
8. Concerning.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
ANTI.GOYERNMENT PLOT
Still Another Conspiracy Against Mexican Government Is Reported From Pueblo.

Mexico City, Feb. Pl-Special despatches from Tampico claim there is confirmation of the dis covery of an government plot there. Another plot against the government is reported from the city of Puebla.
 The despatches from Puebla give no details except that the military authorities ordered sum- mary courtmartial for those ar rested when the plot was discov- cred and that their execution is feared.
 The Tampico plot Is described as organized by the local Knights Of Columbus organization, whose head. Sixto Rodriguez. together with lS prominent members. is said to have been placed in prison. The special dispatches say these men have pleaded guilty. although refusing to give details which might lead to further arrests. Two Cathollc priests, Vincente Salas and Jose Castillon, and newspaperman, Ignacio Gonzalez, secretary of the organization, are also reported to be under arrest.
 According to the Tampico dis patches, the wife of a prominent Catholic and member Of the Knights of Columbus organization. appeared before the authorities and told them of the plot, declar- ing they did not wish to see the country involved in an information al conflict.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04

ming will be made by Colonel Theo- dore Roosevelt, the former assistant secretary of war. A charge of 50 cents will be made for the banquet. All those members of the Boys club intending to go next Thursday should send in their names to E. V. Read not later than Thursday evening. February 8.
 The Lafanso club members were the guests Of Mrs. Mary Bourgeois last evening at an oriental dinner served in the style of the Orient with the kimonos and the chop sticks. The women had no difficulty with the kimonos but the chop sticks just wouldn't stay put. American style eventually came into Its own and the l tho evening passed as one of the most enjoyable in the annuals of the organization. The club will meet next Tuesday evening with Mrs. Archer Walsh.
 Gerald Rummery has returned from the Hartford hospital where he has been confined for the past month having undergone a serious opera ton. He left today for his home in Maine where he will spend the month in rebuilding his strength.
 Mrs. Archer Walsh and Mrs. Ar thur Lawrence were visitors in New Britain yesterday.
 John P. Lewis spent the day in Hartford yesterday on business trip.
 Gaylord Read is spending the weekend in West Cromwell as the guest of his grandmother. | Mrs. F. G. Hazelwood of West Cromwell was the guest of her daughter. Mrs. E. V. Read yester- day.
 Mrs. Richard Hubert, Jr.. Of Maple Hill was the guest of her COX avenue yesterday.
 The Boys club will meet this eve ming at Community hall at 8 o'clock under the supervision of Physical Director William Ogle.
 The ladies of St. Gabriers Episco- pal church will hold a whist in the church social rooms this evening to which the public is invited.
 The whist given by the Pythian Sisters will be held in Community hall tomorrow evening at s o'clock. All are invited to attend. Prizes will be awarded.
 Among those who will attend the Progress exposition in New Haven | this week are MT. and Mrs. E. w. Mildrum.
 Some changes have been made with respect to the time of the state track meet at Meriden tomorrow. The preliminaries in the junior run- ming broad jump and the 20 yard | dash will be held at Il o'clock in the morning. Luncheon will be served at 1915 o'clock. At 1:S0 o'clock the remainder of the events will be held. It will be necessary for those who in tend to go to the meet tomorrow to 1 leave Berlin on the bus leaving for Meriden at $50 o'clock. Those who l will take part in tie meet are Will liam Walsh, Raymond Rich and | Louis Cote.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04

championship. will tangle in the sec- ond game of their home-and- home series.
 The visitors have compiled an en- viable record with ten wins in IS starts against some of the leading clubs in Connecticut and are con- fident of their ability to stop the re- cent winning rampage of the Bear ing Makers, which has extended to I4 straight victories.
 There will also be a preliminary game and dancing will follow the major attraction. Clyde Waters will referee.
 Mrs. Hannah Jane Howe
 Mrs. Hannah Jane Howe, aged 15. died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Daniel J. Greer of Is Judd street, with whom she has made her home for the past six years. She Is survived by one daughter. Mrs. Daniel J. Greer. one son. Fred NJ. Howe of New York city. and one sister. Mrs. Mary Fish of Warner, N. H.
 The body wa. shipped this morn ing to Contoocook, N. H., where in- torment will be held Saturday after noon.
 I. o. o. F. Meeting
 The regular meeting of Stephen Terry lodge, I. O. O. F., will be held at 8 o'clock this evening in Stephen Terry hall.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04

age, the older flues giving up num- erous bricks for the winds to carry away as souveniers.
 What They're Doing MT. and Mrs. Robert Deming at
 tended the Wentworth ball held at
 the Hotel Bond in Hartford last eve- ming.
 The Ladies Auxiliary of Bolton
 Kasica post, American Legion will
 hold joint social and business
 meeting with the post this evening
 at o'clock at Legion hall. All mem bers are requested to attend.
 The Ladies' Auxiliary and the Kensington League of Women Voters
 will hold a children's sale tomorrow
 at Legion hall. Kensington. All chil- dren are cordially invited to attend The regular monthly meeting Of the Woman's Aid society of the Berlin Congregational church will be held Wednesday afternoon. February g, at the home of Mrs. t. E. Honiss of Hudson street.
 The board of relief will hold its second session tomorrow evening at the Town hall from to o'clock. Dr. H. Montgomery of Hudson street has returned to this town after visit to the southern state. Mrs. Montgomery and the three children, Buddy, Alexander and George will
 remain south until spring. Will Admitted The will of the late Miss Adele D. Murray, former prominent member
 Of political and social circles here and member of the democratic town committee, has been admitted to the probate court in New Britain. The will was drawn September s,
 1917, and provides that all of the
 estate is to go to her sister, Miss Johanna N. Murray of Kensington.
 School Board Meeting
 There will be meeting of the school board this evening at o'clock in the town clerks office at the Town hall. Daniel Malarney. who has been recommended by the democra- tic town committee to take the posi- ton left open by the death of the late Adele D. Murray. has been asked to appear. The question of a new school site will be up for dis cussion.
 East Berlin Items The Boys club has received an in- vitation from the Hartford County Y. NJ. c. A. to attend the annual meeting of the Hartford County Y. NJ. c. A. Athletic association in Hart
 ford next Thursday evening at Jewel hall in the Hartford Y. A banquet will be served at 5:S0 o'clock sharp after which the address of the eve-
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
LOSS PREVENTION PRESIDENT SUED
Damages of S200,900 Demanded
 of Rochester Man

New York, Feb. 4.-tP- Two damage suits for total of S200.o0 were filed yesterday against Mcrti- mer Stevenson, Rochester. N. l., manufacturer and insurance man, by Professor Albert Cru of Columbia university and his wife.
 Mrs. Cru seeks s1o0,oo on the ground that, as the result of . beat ing she claims to have received from stevenson, on May :, 1926. she was unable to continue her work as a teacher of French for some weeks.
 Professor Cru, who also seeks s100,000 damages, alleged that Stevenson broke into the Cru apart ment on 115th street, wrecked fur niture and household effects, and as saulted the professor and his wife, who was taken i'll afterwards. For damage to the apartment, Professor Cru seeks s25,000; for the alleged attack on him, s50,000; and for the loss of his wife's services and society, s25,oOo.
 Stevenson was described as presi- dent of two Rochester firms, the Loss Prevention. Inc, and the Scheer Manufacturing company.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
Legislative Committee
 Visits Swift River Area

Enfield. Mass. Feb. P>-The special legislative water supply com-
 nittee of the metropolitan district, which held a hearing last night in which residents of the doomed Swift River valley asked the committee to incorporate nine amendments in the present taking bill, today visited much of the territory embraced in the proposed huge reservoir. The party. including the committee and a score of residents of the towns in volved, inspected the site of the pro- iected dam at West Ware and thence circled back to Beaver Brook and Greenwich. Much interest was evidenced in the plans for the aque- duct. which will connect the pro- posed reservoir with the Wachusett reservoir, which it is said will in place be roo feet below the surface of the ground.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
TOWN IN FAVOR OF
 MOVIES ON SUNDAY
Project Adopted, 72 to B, at Big Special Meeting
CLERGY IN OPPOSITION
School Board to Consider New
 Building Site-Boys' Club Meets I Mapping at New Britain This
 Eyening-High Winds Wreck Shingles and Chimneys.

By the relatively close score of 72 to 46, the affirmative side of the Sunday movie question carried the project through the special town meeting held last evening in the Town hall. Opposition which until the last minute had been claimed as negligible, threatened the success of the movement and drove It's well placed big guns into the argument so effectively as to make the vote much closer than had been expected, the affirmative claiming previously that no opposition would seriously hamper the move for the reconsid- eration of last falls vote not to al- low movies on Sunday.
 Headed by Rev. Vernon L. Phillips, Rev. May E. Lord, Rev. Samuel A. ton and Henry Kayser, the newly formed opposition arose in the meet ing and put up a stubborn defense. Each of the men spoke briefly on the question, the high light of the eve ming being s. NJ. Cowle's argument that "homes, if made more attrac- tive, would do away with the need for Sunday evening entertainment" His address was well received by the gathering and he doubtlessly swayed many votes to the negative side of the question. Each of the local pas tors decried the need for Sunday movies. MT. Kayser, in a scathing address, stated that Sunday movies was almost direct blasphemy.
 It is reported by town officials that last evenings meeting attracted more of the clergy and young people than any previous meeting. Ken sington outshone the other districts, filling the hall with its residents.
 c. P. Lewis, tax collector, sur prised the gathering when he spoke against the proposed biannual cleo ton law which was recently intro- duced by Representative Claude w. Stevens. Lewis called for an an- nual election, stating that the sum saved by the town through the new plan would not offset the advan- tages of an annual election. His ob- iection is among the first to be lodged against Stevens proposal.
 Representative Stevens was ap- pointed moderator of last evenings meeting with Arthur L. Woodruff, clerk. The orderly procedure was commended by town officials today.
 After the opposition had laid down It's barrage of highly explosive shells in the direction of the enemy's camp, the affirmative side began it's of- fensive. Peter Georgini, a repre- sentative of the Italian Fraternal society made the first statement In favor of tbe move, averring that New Britain's permission of the Sunday movies should influence Berlins vote as exclusion would be impractical with New Britain running open on Sunday evenings George Sullivan and John McCabe joined the fight in favor.. John Moore also rose for the affirmative.
 While the smoke cleared the bal lot box was brought forward and
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
MINE WORK SUSPENDED

Hazelton, Pa, Feb. 4 (UP) - For the third successive week, the Lehigh Valley Coal company today issued orders which will suspend operations in. it's mines Saturday and Monday.
 It also was announced that operations in the mines of the Harwood and Cranberry Coal com- panies would be suspended today and Saturday.
 Slack conditions In the anthra- cite markets was given as a req son. It was estimated that at least 10000 men are affected by the order.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
454 439 45T-1 Sons of Italy
4S9 466 466-1421 Nofes

Officers will be elected at the meeting of the Girl Reserves in the Congregational church at 7.30 o'clock this evening.
 Miss Jean Trumbull. daughter Of Governor ard Mrs. John H. Trum- bull of Pennington avenue, 1. spend ing the weekend with her parents. With her are two friends from Brad ford school, Miss Louise Garfield of Somerville, N. J., and Miss Judy Per rett of Marshall. Mich.
 Mrs. Margaret A. Cady of Maple street and Mir. and Mrs. Fred Marshall are spending several weeks in Florida.
 Rev. J. c. Ward, former pastor of the Baptist church, remains in critical condition at his home on Maple street.
 A son was born yesterday after noon to Mir. and Mrs. Charles Ham, mer Of Williams street.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04

the scout training enabled the younger generation to bear better the political share of its heritage Mrs. Merritt, Mrs. Charles s. Wye kofr and Mrs. John H. Trumbull re- ceived.
 Scout Parents Night
 Parents night will be observed by Boy Scout Troop 1 of Plainville this evening. The troop will meet at I o'clock at the Plainville M. E. church. and at o'clock will fur nish a program for its guests, Par ents, friends and all others interest ed in scouting are invited.
 Bowling Results
 The Happy Five won two out of three strings from Reds Devils last night at the Recreation bowling al- leys, the Sons of Italy trounced the Unhappy Wops in three straight games. Silverio, Sueidemann, and Red Murphy featured. The scores:
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
ALLEGED BANDIT HELD

Baltic, Feb. Pl-Charged with holding up and robbing Dudine Bourque of Baltic ten days ago Ed. ward Roulou. of Norwich has been bound over to the superior court, under s2,o00 bonds. His alleged accompllce in the hold-up. Irving Rankin of Norwich, had his case continued until Monday. Roulou was brought here from New York yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
Herald Tribune Sees
 Copeland Sidetracked

New York, Feb. R The New York Herald-Tribune (repub- lican) says:
 Tn Tammany hall 1t Is regarded as virtually settled that Senator Royal S. Copeland will not be re- nominated. and that Bainbridge Colby, secretary of state in the Wilson administration and pro- gressive candidate for senator in 1914. will be the democratic nomi- nee"
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
Meriden Clothing Store
 Robbed of Some Stock

Meriden, Feb. { R1Between s20o and $500 in clothing apparel and cash was stolen from the store Of Oscar Gross and Son at 2s Pratt street, during the night according to report of break there made to the local police today. Entrance was gained by smashing a rear win dow. Overcoats, mufflers, shirts. stockings, ties and about 317 in cash were reported among the loot.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
LAUDER BANKRUPT

Bridgeport. Feb. 4 Pt-William (Billie) Lauder Of Norwalk former member of the New York National league baseball team. coach Of the Yale university team and also for mer coach of the Chicago White Sox under Kid" Gleason. today filed a voluntary petition of bankruptcy with Referee John Keogh. Lauder has liabilities Of s31,o73.S2 and as- sets of s275. Most of the liabilities are for loans made from time to time from South Norwalk banks.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
DIES AT AGE OF 1Ot

Westford, Mass, Feb. 1 R-Mat- thew F. Downs. oldest resident of this town. died here yesterday. aged 101 years. He was a native of vas- salboro, Maine. Recently he was guest of Henry Ford at the Wayside Inn in Sudbury.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
NO CRIMINAL BLAME

Bridgeport, Feb. 1 Ri-Patriclz Savage, 76 of PTS Hansen avenue met his death in a manner devoid of criminal responsibility according to finding returned today by Coroner John J. Phelan. On Jan uary 20 Savage was struck by a car operated by Archibald L. Christie of Bridgeport.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
FIGHT OVER GIRL

Des Moines. Ia, Feb. 4 (UP) - Don Miller was a factory employe. He saw the foreman's sweetheart and started talking to her. The foreman fired him, They fought. Miller was fined s100 in court.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
HELD AS RUM RUNNER

Darien. Feb. 4 R--Conrad Moe, of New Haven and Stanley Bang, Ansonia, were held under bonds of si.000 each today. following the seizure of their truck containing 800 gallons of alcohol.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
BARN IS BLOWN OVER

Torrington, Feb. 4--Three silos and a barn in Harwinton were de-
 molished by the terrific windstorm last night
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04
Federation Hears Senator

State Senator Alice P Merritt ad- dressed 125 women yesterday after noon in the parish house. She out lined the work of the Girl Scouts, particularly in the home, and said
New Britain herald., 1927-02-04

age, the older f1ues giving up num- erous bricks for the winds to carry away as souveniers.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-05-19

Mrs. Mary Ross of Red Lodge has
rented the Greed house and will move
in sometime in the near future.
Mrs. Dave Meyer and son and Mrs
Olson of Laurel spent several DAYS
visiting at thu Hughes home this past
week.
Captain and Mrs. L. D. Zech and
daughter of Bozeman are spending,
several days visiting relatives in this
vicinity.
Miss Minnie Ammuck of Laurel
called on friends here Sunday. Miss
Ammuck taught school here several
years ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. C. Davis and chill
dren left Saturday for a visit with
relatives at Hardin. They made the
trip by auto.
Mrs. VIM. Berkeland and son, who
have been spending the past week with
relatives at Laurel, returned to their
home here Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Anderson and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. Andy Her.
ington and daughter of Columbus
visited relatives here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Wakenshaw, !
who have been visiting relatives at
Bearcreek for the past week, return
ed to their home here Thursday.
Mrs. Rollwitz and daughter of |
Laurel, who have been visiting at the
home of her parents for the past two
weeks, left Sunday for their home.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-05-19

VS.. Feathers The cast was as fol
lows; Judge-Emma Reed; Officer
Eta Youst; am Fuss-Roy Wads-
worth; Andsois Feathers-Mary r.
vlne Offs Head-Ella Lord Jacob
Blowinsky-Fred Christiani; Harry
Frill-Annabelle Frasure. Following
the play the spacious dining room of
the hotel where dancing was enjoyed
by number of couples while the lob
by was turned over to nine tables of
bridge. Music was furnished by Art
Soulsby, Eugene Landers and Doro-
thy Trip. At midnight a delicious
lunch was served by the club assisted
by number of young girls. The pro-
ceeds of the evening were added to
their student loan fund.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-05-19
WEATHER CONDITION
IS ASSET TO CROPS

Helena-Too many people are pes
slmistic about the weather conditions
and the delay in spring seeding, de-
clared Jay g. Diamond, federal ag-
ricultural statistician, recently when
asked what effect the present snow
would have on crops in this section
of the state. 9True, the weather is not
the best for Landing and stockrais
ing" said Mr.. Diamond, "but the loss
will be small if any.
rs our spring seeding so far be-
hind that of former years? On a 10
year average, figures show that only
40 per cent of spring seeding and
planting has been done by May l.
Last year 81 per cent was done by
that date and it was one of the high
records of the state, being exceeded
only by 1918, with II per cent, which
turned out to be poor year. The
seeding done to date this season is
very close to the 10-year average.
Montana has never been bothered
with an over-supply of moisture and
the recent snow and rain will perhaps
overcome the dry spells common to
the state in May and June. The
present condition is nothing but fav-
orable from crop standpoint. If
the state escapes the dry winds this
year, there is every prospect of a
banner year.
During April and the first of May
last year it was dry and warm and
the crops were none too heavy In
1925, the period experienced alter
mating rains and SHOWS with bright
warm days; in 1924, it was cold and
backward and that year Montana pro-
duced its largest tonnage of crops.
In 1923, it was cold and wet and the
crops were good April, 1922, was re-
ported cold and wet with a near tenn
perature 80 degrees below normal
and precipitation OTIS inches above
The season developed the biggest
wheat crop ever grown in the state.
"A late spring means little in Mon
tana. In the periods from 1922 to
1926, it is seen that cold, wet April
weather has been associated more
often with good crops than with bad
ones"