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New Britain herald., 1927-02-08
FORD MOTOR USED
 IN LITTLE PLANE
Has Developed Speed Of 90
 Miles an Hour

Kansas City, Feb. s (P - The fam" of the "Houpie" has reach ed the ears of Henry Ford and through his chief engineer, he has asked c. C. Melton, of Kansas City, it's build CT, to fly it to Detroit.
 The "Houpio'. as it has been dubbed at Richards Field here, is q tiny biplano, powered with an engine from one of the motor cars manufactured by Henry Ford in 1914 It has wing spread of 20 feet and is 16 feet long. It weighs empty, $50 pounds. more than half of which is engine.
 The little engine has a speed of approximately 90 miles an hour In still air and climbs at a high rate of speed.
 Melton brayed the iibes of tho scoffers when he began building the "Houpic" at his home in Rock vile, Mo. He moved to Kansas City, finished the little ship and flew it to Rockville and had laugh on the home town boys.
 The "Houpie" is the pet of many army fliers who take great de- light in hopping it about. IL has flown four and half years with out an accident.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-08
COUNTRY STORE AT PALACE


 Following the close of Tom Mix In "The Last Trail' and Alexander Carr in April Fool" which ends it's run tonight, the Palace offers complete change of program foy tomorrow and Thursday. "The Sporting Venus" Marshal Neilans latest picture, is one of the features. It is a comedy with melodramatic twists, and gives Blanche Sweet, who plays the title role, her first chance at acting in the lighter vein. In the cast are Ronald Colman. Lew Cody, George Fawcett and many other screen favorites.
 The Sporting Venus" is a story with it's locale in England and Spain and Scotland. and Marshal Neilan and his entire company made a 14.0O0 mile trip in order to photograph scenes in the exact locations.
 The companion feature for We'd nesday and Thursday is Bob Custer in No Mans Law"
 On the same program is the first episode of the Bill Grimm's Progress" with the same cast that appeared in the Fighting Hearts" series. The new series contains 12 episodes, each one separate story.
 Wednesday night as an added attraction the country store will be held and many prizes will be awarded. Everyone entering the theater will have an opportunity to compete for the prizes.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-08

Representatives of a chain store organization were in town yesterday but it is reported decided against To- eating here. It is reported however that Woodruff's corner in Berlin is being considered as possible loca- tion.
 Max Sugenheim is expected to re- turn home late today or tomorrow from his southern trip. He has been gathering data for his annual talk before the Community club.
 Mrs. Thomas Knight continues to improve and will be able to be around in the near future.
 Mrs. Charles Pratt of West Crom- well was a visitor in town yesterday calling upon relatives.
 The matter of the bus service be- tween this town and New Britain has not been dropped but action on the part Of the Connecticut com pany has been deferred until a later date. The Chamber of Commerce committee in New Britain is in close touch with New Haven in regard to the proposed service and is making every effort to secure this con- venience. It does not seem probable, however. as stated in these columns more than a month ago that this bus line will be an actuality before spring
 No names having been received as yet relative to the County Y ban quet to be held in Hartford Thurs day evening in compliment to Theo- dore Roosevelt, it is assumed that none from here will attend. The report must be turned. in this eve ming so that reservations may be made.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-08

to contrast the good old ballads of yesterday with those of this jazz mad day. The minstrel offering will be given in connection with the opening of the |. M. T. A. and B.. society's magnificent new building on Main street and will be staged in the spacious auditorium of the handsome structure. The curtain will rise at S:15 o'clock sharp and from then on until time for -le dancing 10 follow. mirth and music will hold sway. Rehearsals are go- ing merrily on and a polished per formance may be expected by all who attend.
 We are presenting today the like nesses of two ld-tmers-James F.. (Barney) Degnan and Daniel J.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-08
AT THE STRAND

] It Is estimated that fifteen thou sand men. women and children
 witnessed in amazement in the window of the John Andrews Co, ! the young lady who was placed in a cataleptic trance by J.. Robert Pauline at 12:S0 and who remain ed on the stretchcr in the window this hour in the evening she was carried to the theater still lying in a trance on the stretcher. The stretcher bearing the young lady was placed in the promenade of the Strand where hundreds again had a glimpse of her at closer range. At T:05, after being in a trance for more than six hours. Pauline awakened the young lady
 on the stage of the theater. The young lady was given 8 rousing ovation by the audience.
 Pauline. who appears at the Strand again today and tomorrow,
 proved to be one of the most in teresting and entertaining acts that
 has been seen here in some time. His subjects were volunteers from the audience.
 Other acts on the bill include Burt and Lehman, who took the comedy honors of the bill; Phoebe Whiteside and Co.,: Nellie Arnaut and Brothers and Zeck and Ram dolph. The feature photoplay is Blonde or Brunette" starring Adolphe Menjou.
 The entire new bill on Thursday will bring to the Strand new acts and the first Connecticut showing of Jackie Coogan in his latest film, Johnny, Get Your Hair Cut"
New Britain herald., 1927-02-08
Oregon City Possesses
 Natural Sewerage System

Redmond, Ore. Feb. 8 UP) - Redmond claims the distinction of being one of the very few com munities in the world with a sewage system made by Mother Nature.
 Centuries ago lava caves were formed under the present site of Redmond. Now when q home own CT wants a sewage disposal system he punches holes in the earth until lava cave is located. Pipes are run into the cave and it serves as q natural septic tank.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-08

Broadway critics are honestly placed as it is the greatest photoplay that has been offered the public in this season.
 Thrills come upon thrills, you will sympathize with the warm appealing love story, will enthuse with the bravery and courage of the fire boys w. s. Jeffs and the Capitol or. chestra have a special musical score with effects, the last mentioned, will sweep you out of your seat with thrills and excitement.
 On Thursday the program will change and will bring another popu. lar double feature program. One feature will offer Lon Clancy in Flesh and Blood" while the other will present an all star cast in "The Whole Towns Talking"
 Beginning Sunday night for a run of four days. Lillian Gish will ap pear in her Broadway attraction. "The Scarlet Letter." This offers Miss Gish in her greatest emotional role.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-08

Frazier, better known as Danny Mention of either of these two mirth provokers can only cause one to conjure up minstrelsy memories Each is distinctly different type of performer from the other. Barney who. by the way, was profess sional trouhadour, having toured the country with the old Barlow and Wilson troupe-is the rough h-and- ready darkey, while Danny portrays "high-bohn yaller," each to perfec- ton. Barney bears out the asser- ton that good things come in small packages, when it comes to minstrel sy and it's litter to roar from the moment he begins his antics till he's put his bit across. Danny, who is now a successful business man of Hartford and welfare wor.ler there. has graciously consented to come to New Britain for the good and welfare of those afflicted with ''blues." He will do his high-brow darkey stuff in his own incompar- able way while he wades through his song, Standing on the Corner"
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New Britain herald., 1927-02-08
AN EASY WAY
 TO LOSE FAT

The right way to lose fat is by com batting the cause. By correcting a gland which largely controls nutrition. No abnormal exercise or diet is required Simply take Marmola Prescription Tablets, four day, until proper re suits are accomplished.
 Marmola is the scientific method. It has been used for lo years The nor nal figures that it brings are seen in every circle now. And the use has grown, through those results, to very large proportions.
 All druggists supply Marmola at sl box. Each box contains a pamphlet which explains the results you see and feel Go get it now. Learn what oth- CTS know about it. You will be de- l;ahtcd.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-08
DOCTORS UP PLAYS
 THAT LACK PUNCH
But This Expert Has Failed
 in His Own

New York, Feb. s E0 - On the door of an office in 42nd street just off Broadway is Sam Forrest, Gen. cral Stage Director" Inside sits Sam Forrest, doctor of plays"
 The latter title denotes a man who, for s years, has corrected au- ments in dramatic productions and transformed them from Hops. CT near-flops into hits, or near-hits.
 Forrest began staging plays in the "Wallingford" days of Conan and Harris.
 Most of our big successes were fixed mp at rehearsal" he d. Stop Thief was an example. All
New Britain herald., 1927-02-08
ARTISTS IDEAL MODEL

Paris, Feb. S-Bald women would please the artist Van Dongen. He shocked Paris by announcing during a newspapers discussion of long versus short hair for women:
 For me the ideal would be the completely bald women. No hair at all"
 His radical views go further than those of the painter Pierre Bertrand who thinks short hair is
New Britain herald., 1927-02-08
BERLIN NEVIS
(Continued from Page Seven)


 will hold a social and dance at Briggs hall Wednesday evening, February Is. Philo Dutton is on the committee in charge Of the event.
 At meeting of the Pythian Sis ters held last evening. the initiation exercises on the new candidates was deferred until Monday evening, Feb ruarv q at which time the Meriden lodge will put on the degree work. The Lafanso club meet this eve ming at s o'clock at tho home of Mrs. Archer Walsh on Wilcox avenue.
 The Community club meeting will be held tomorrow evening at s o'clock in Community hall The committee In charge have arranged an entertainment program.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-08
Veteran of Five Wars
 Fights With Poverty Now

Syracuse. N. Y., Feb. s tP-Life has been battle for Alfred Davis. During the 54 years of it he has fought in five wars, been scared in the fiercest conflicts and has sur vived. Now he is waging a fight with time and poverty-and he may be too late. His daughter, he says, is dying in Worcester, Mass. Last night he stayed at the police sta ton. Since January 20 he has caught rides from Los Angeles, Cal, and he hopes to reach his daughter in time.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-08
TABS OLD TIME MINISTRIES

Minstrelsy fans of this city and vicinity would do well to keep in mind Tuesday and Wednesday eve- nings. February Is and 16, for a treat is in store for them on these two dates. The Old-Timers Min strels, a troupe of performers of horse car days, are preparing a pro- gram to be presented on these nights that will gladden. the hearts of both the old-timers and those still in the adolescent stage of life-recalling pleasant memories to the former and affording 10 the latter opportunity
New Britain herald., 1927-02-08

becoming to women when they are dressed.
 But the undressed womau." pro- tested Bertrand, that doesn't go 50
 we'll. Then long locks are more graceful"
New Britain herald., 1927-02-08
"FTRE BRIGADE" AT CAPITOL

Again yesterday crowds were thrilled with "The Fire Brigade" the current photoplay attraction now playing the Capitol today and We'd nesday. Not in good long while has New Britain been able to see such a photoplay as this one and all praises given this production by
New Britain herald., 1927-02-08
AMBASSADOR TO BELGUM

Washington, Feb. R-Hugh s. Gibson. now American Minister to Switzerland. has been selected for appointment as ambassador to Bell gium, relieving William Phillips. who i. to be the first American minister to Canada.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-08

The early Romans made cement as good as or better than that of the present day. and the Saracens factured an excellent steel
New Britain herald., 1927-02-08
TILsON'S NAME WITHDRAWN

Washington, Feb. s lPl-PreSident Coolidge today withdrew the nomi-
 nation of William J. 1ilson to be
 United States district judge In the middle district of Georgia.
Evening star., 1927-05-05
WORK OF WOMEN
SESSION SUBJECT
Universal Alliance Hears Dis.
Cussion on AttainmentS in
Pan-Am -.r;ca.

Consideration of the position and
attainments of women in pan-Ameri-
can countries is occupying the atten-
ton today of delegates to the second
conference on world welfare work.
held by the Woman's Universal AL
lance at the Carlton Hotel
Speakers al the session this morn
ing, all of whom told Of the status of
women in their respective countries,
were: DR.. Manuel De J. Galvan,
Senor Don GonZalo Guell, third secre.
tary of the Cuban embassy; Senor
Luis Churion, first secretary of the
Venezuelan legation; DIR. Don Antonio
Castro Leal, counselor of the MeXi-
can embassy; DR.. Don Alejandri
Cesar, Minister of Nicaragua; Mrs.
Charles Montague Irwin. and Mrs
Edward Nelson Dingley.
Exhibit to Be Visited.
After the program this afternoon,
which will include addresses by Mrs.
Jennie 0. Berliner, Senor Don Miguel
Cruchaga Tocornal, Ambassador of
Chile, and Mrs. Frank Barrows Frey.
er, appointee of DR.. Herman Valerde,
of Peru, delegates will
visit an exhibit of Peruvian art and
Evening star., 1927-05-05

Clagett Proctor, J. Eliot Wright, Fred
A. Emery and Odell s. Smith.
Personal "reminiscences of Washing
ton in the stirring days of the Civil
War by William J. Purman. former
member OF Congress from Florida,
and the sole surviving member of the
Forty-thrid Congress of the recon-
struction days. was an outstanding
feature of the meeting.
Joseph /. keefer read an excerpt
from a newspaper story concerning
William Sherwood. a Civil War vet
eran at Soldiers Home, who served
as an orderly to Gen. Grant while he
was President.
A hand-wrought bolt and piece of
timber from the roof of the White
House, built in 1900, was presented
to the association by Joseph Thomas.
The association also accepted as gift
a photograph of Judge Bundy.
Charles A. Langley was unanimous
le elected q vice president Of the as
sociation to succeed the late DR.. j. II.
Yarnall. New members admitted are
John Edward Buckley. Henry Angus
tus Barker and John Spottswood Gar
land.
Evening star., 1927-05-05
PRE-SCHOOL CHILD
PROBLEMS STUDIED
National Federation of Day Nur-
series Opens Biennial Con-
ference Here.

Problems concerning the physical
and mental health of the pre-school
child, dietaries and methods of Great
ing better food habits" and greater
cleanliness were laid before the bien-
NAL conference of the National FEEDER
alton of Day Nurseries, by Mrs. Her
mann NJ. Biggs, president, this morn
ing.
The conference, which was formally
opened at the Mayflower Hotel with
the registration of more than 100
delegates from all parts Of the country
representing 600 or more day nurs-
cries, contemplates a comprehensive
consideration of all questions which
are presented by pre-school children.
Will Study New Dietary.
Mrs. Biggs, in addressing the open.
ing session, told the delegates that
new dietary, containing 'vitamin
foods and adaptable to superficial
variations to meet racial differences
of diet would be placed before the con-
ference.
Other addresses delivered this
morning were: Behavior in Four
Dimensions" by DIR. Ira S. Vile, as
sociate in pediatrics, Mount Sinai
Hospital, New York, and Habit
Training In the Day Nursery" by DIR.
James S. Plant. director of the Essex
County juvenile clinic.
Delegates Attend Luncheon.
The delegates attended luncheon
at the American Association of Uni
versity Vomen's Clubs, at which Dr.
Lois Meek spoke on "The Child as
the Center of Day Nursery Proce-
dure."
Tha rro1rouo 4hi4 a affaruoou In
cluded considera ton of educational
problems, display of stereopticon
slides, furnished by the Department
of the Interior, and visits to local
day nursuries and tea at Neighbor-
hood House, 479 n street.
The sessions will be resumed to-
morrow morning at 1890 o'clock,
when health problems will be dis
cussed.
Evening star., 1927-05-05

handicraft at the home of Mrs. Frey.
er, 1771 Massachusetts, avenue.
The program tonight will consist of
an address by former Senator Robert
l.. Owen and a musical and entertain.
ment program.
The Rumanian Gypsy Orchestra
will play and other artists will include
Carolyn Norton Bost, contralto; Imo-
gene Ireland, accompanist; Rawley c.
Donohue. baritone: Karl Holer, &C.
companist; Phyllis Price, soprano;
Mamie Rouse, soprano; Albert w.
Harmed, accompanist; Roland Com.
ley, bass, and Marie o. Sprinkle,
pianist. Students of the Marjorie
Webster School will give dance mum
bers.
Last nights program consisted of
a concert, featuring Miss Lorraine
Foster, coloraturo soprano; Vernon
Williams, tenor, and Raoul Vidas,
violinist. Approximately 400 persons
attended.
Evening star., 1927-05-05
Surgeon to Probe
For Bullet Silver
Embedded i'm Brain

Physicians at Casualty Hospital
today decided on desperate meas.
ures to save William F. Dement,,
% years old, 1854 Spring road, who
has been lowering between life and
death since April 13 with silver
from steel bullet imbedded in his
brain.
DR.. Charles S. White, one Of
Washington's leading surgeons.
will probe for the bullet in one OF
the most delicate operations known
TO medical science. If the opera
ton is successful early recovery Of
Dement, is predicted. Without the
removal of the bullet Dement,
might face life as helpless Grip
pie.
Dement,, accused of bootlegging,
was shot by pursuing police early
in the morning while driving a car
found to contain liquor.
Evening star., 1927-05-05
PRESIDENT URGED
TOSTART INQUIRY
Pittsburgh Commission Asks
All Suggested Remedies
Be Explored Now.

President Coolidge today received
formal proposal from the flood COM
mission of Pittsburgh to appoint a
commission to consider all suggested
remedies for flood control as the first
step on the part of the Federal Gov
ernment to prevent a repetition of the
Mississippi disaster.
. This proposal, which was in the
form of a memorial. was presented
by Representative Porter of Pitts
burgh. who also left with the Presi-
dent lengthy statement of what has
been done by the Pittsburgh flood com
mission to control floods in the vicinity
OF that city.
Personnel of Engineers.
In proposing the appointment by
the President of a commission the
memorial suggested that it's personnel
he made up of nationally known engi-
neers from the Corps of Engineers
of the United States Army, engineers
from civilian life, business men, agri-
Culturists and economists, who would
serve without compensation as
patriotic duty to the Nation" 1t was
suggested also that such a commits
sion should be appointed as soon as
ready for submission to the next Con-
Gress.
1t was set forth in this memorial
that there is no doubt but what the
time has come for the Federal Gov
ernment to attack the flood problem
in a broad and comprehensive way
because of the present Mississippi
River food.
Additional Means Needed.
The memorial stated also that the
1evee system of flood control has been
tried for many years and that it now
is apparent that this means alone is
not sufficient to prevent these great |
floods and there must be additional |
means of protection; also, while the |
construction of reservoirs in the up |
per reaches of the Mississippi and its |
tributaries and the constructor of |
spillways in the lower sections will |
help. no one of these is sufficient in |
itself.
1t was suggested that these three |
plans be considered collectively.
Evening star., 1927-05-05
ASSOCIATION PLANS
FOR B|-CENTENN|AL
Oldest Inhabitants Begin
Preparations for Washing
ton Celebration in 1882.

Preparations for its participation in
the observance of the bicentennial of
the birth of George Washington in
1882 were started by the Association
of Oldest Inhabitants of the District
at a meeting last night in the old
Union Engine House at Nineteenth
and II streets.
The personnel of special com
mittee appointed to arrange the as
sociation's program for the celebra.
ton was announced. Theodore w
Noyes, president of the association,
will serve as chairman. Other mem
bers are John Joy Edison, Gist Blair,
f. B. Hester, John b. Larner, John
Evening star., 1927-05-05
CLUB TO ENTERTAIN.

The Caravan Club of the Amas
Temple will have members of the
Caravan Club of Alexandria, Va, as
guests at a luncheon in the Raleigh
Hotel tomorrow afternoon at 1890
o'clock.
Members of the local club were
guests of Lulu Temple of the Mystic
Shrine in Philadelphia yesterday and
were entertained at banquet in hon
or of David Grassland, imperial po-
tentate, in that city last night. Mayor
Freeland kendricl1 of PHILADELPHIA,
served as toastmaster.
Evening star., 1927-05-05
NOTED CANTOR TO SING,
Josef Rosenblatt to Appear at Sixth
Street Synagogue.

Josef Rosenblatt. noted Jewish can.
tor. will sing at the regular tomorrow
night services of the Sixth Street
Synagogue, it was announced today
by Rabbi Louis j. Schwefel. Cantor
Rosenblatt, who is filling a theatrical
engagement here this week, does not
appear on the stage at Friday evening
or Saturday afternoon performances.
Another feature of the services to-
morrow night will be the presence of
DR.. Elias L. Margolis, recently re-
turned from Palestine, who will preach
the regular Friday night sermon.
DR.. Margolis spoke here several
weeks ago before a joint meeting of
the B'nai Birth and the Eighth Street
Temple Brotherhood.
Evening star., 1927-05-05
Saved From Drowning.

John Moriarity, SO years old, col
ored, Of 3116 Brick Yard Hill, was
saved from drowning yesterday in
the canal at Wisconsin avenue by Aus
tin Fillmore of 1910 Thirty-first street,
who pulled him out Of the water.
Moriarity, who had been fishing, was
given first aid by Policeman Peterson
OF the seventh precinct and treated
at Georgetown Hospital.
Evening star., 1927-05-05

An electric eating device to keep
traffic officers feet warm in cold
weather is planned for use at street
intersections in Berlin.
Evening star., 1927-05-05

Swedish experimenters are attempt
ing to heat soil by electricity in order
to produce crops out of season.
Evening star., 1927-08-25
SPAIN INVITES LEGION
TO TOUR KINGDOM

By the Associated Press.
MADRID, August 25.-Spain has ex
tended an official invitation to the
members Of the American Legion to
visit Spain after the legion convention
In Paris.
The Marquis De Valle-Inclan, royal
tourist commissioner, has arranged
with the Spanish government to give
q warm welcome to the veterans OF the
World War. The legion membership
card will be sufficient to admit them
into Spain. No visa will be required.
Several tours through the beautiful
spots of Spain. have been arranged.
The railroads have promised to reduce
fares to a minimum. King Alfonso Is
much interested in opening his country
10 the iegionnaires and eager to extend
20 them the hospitality which has
made Spain famous.
Evening star., 1927-08-25
FUGITIVE SURRENDERS
IN OHIO MURDER
Joyce Cole, Charged With Killing
Harry Swank, Gives Up
After Hunt in Woods.

BY the Associated Press.
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio, August 25
Joyce Cole. alleged slayer Of Harry
Swank. Frederickstown. surrendered
to Sheriff Clifton c. Stream yesterday.
Cole was locked in Knox County Jail
and Prosecutor Jay S. McDevitt an.
nounced that the grand jury would be
called at once and first degree murder
charges laid before it. Meanwhile the
prosecutor Is attempting to procure
a written confession.
Swapk. 10 years old. was shot near
Ankneytown. Sunday. Since then,
posses have sought Cole in the woods
northeast of Frederickstown. blood
hounds taking up the chase yesterday.
Early today. Cole attempted to enter
his home at Fredericktown, but guards
stationed there by Sheriff Stream fred
on him and drove him back into the
woods. All trace was lost then until
shortly before noon. when he surren-
dered to the sheriff.