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New Britain herald., 1927-07-22

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lieve the yarn about him, took =
~ twenty-year nap in the Catskill
Mountains but, except as long-distance
sleeper, he has nothing on Henry F.
Morris, Nebraska's seventy-one-year-old
hermit. For Morris exiled himself from
the world forty years ago, and only re-
Gently made flying visit to Omaha for
his first look at modern city and what,
to him, seemed its strange and almost
unbelievable wonders.
Living in a ramshackle hut stuck on
the bank of the Platte River, some forty
miles from Omaha, he has kept in touch
with affairs of the world by occasionally
reading the newspapers, but he had
never ridden in an automobile, heard a
radio, or seen a movie. He thought the
revolving door of the hotel at which he
stopped was trap, and refused to go
through the thing until he had watched
many people navigate the contraption
with apparent safety. The flashing cleo
trio signs along Omaha's "gay, white
way" fascinated and puzzled him, and a
ride on a roller-coaster almost scared
him out of his picturesque rags.
Morris enjoyed his few days contact
with the world he has avoided these
forty long years, and his matted beard
shook with many good laugh at some
of the sights he saw, but he has seen all
he wants to of cities. Never again will
he set foot inside the limits of one. He's
back in his tumble-down shack and he s
going to stay there.
"Cities are full Of SIM" says the her
NIT. people eat too much, sleep too
little and 60 around with women alto
gether too much. City folks have a
mighty hard time loosening the band of
evil from them, and they die in the at
tempt. They lie, and cheat and steal
and live too fast.
"Look at me, now. I'm happy because
have nothing and want nothing. l
have good health, place to eat, sleep
and be merry. Why, Pm lots happier
than John, John, we'll, that big oil
man John, whatever his name is"
One of the outstanding moments Of
the old refuses visit to Omaha was his
introduction to radio. A broadcasting
station at Council Bluffs had arranged a
program in his honor and he was seated
before loud speaker while one of his
hosts "tuned in" He had never seen a
monograph, and when his name came
out of the box with horn on 1t he
nearly fell out of his chair.
All attempts to explain the workings
! of radio failed, and he could not be con-
| WINGED that this voice he heard came
through the air. ut must be spirits, "
| he said. give read about these things
in the papers, but wouldn't want to
monkey with one of 'em."
Later he was taken to the broadcast
ing station to say a few words over the
little round thing his friends called a
mike" but he was bewildered when
told that thousands of people would hear
New Britain herald., 1927-07-22

The only modern convenience in his
hut is an alarm clock, which was found
to be six hours behind time when the
people who induced him to look over
some of the wonders that have been
wrought during his forty years exile
took him back home. And the only ar
ticle of clothing he owns besides the
patched rags on his back is a pair of
army breeches that some one gave him
two years ago.
He believes everything in the Bible is
true land that he would live until the
end of the world if he could avoid all
sin and steer clear of what he calls the
ways of the world
New Britain herald., 1927-07-22
hu1IherL uveNaknsHer aGraveyardRobber

VIENNA.
THAT appeared to be a mysteri-
Y Gus case of grave robbery in
the little town of Mirogi has
New Britain herald., 1927-07-22

His crude hut has cave-like hole dug
out in the rear and in the winter he
hibernates much after the manner of
bears, sleeping much and eating little,
His hair and beard have been untouched
by comb or razor for forty years, and
he thinks too much bathing is bad.
In spite of his seventy-one years, the
hermit is active and keeps in trim by
climbing trees, turning handsprings and
"skinning the cat" He is keen on sun
baths, and says there's nothing so ener-
giving as rolling in the dewy grass of
moonlight nights.
He seldom sees anyone at his iso-
lated retreat, but assures the friends he
made on his trip to the city that he
never gets lonesome, because "the stars,
birds and trees are my friends, and much
truer than your friends"
New Britain herald., 1927-07-22

agreed to use the bed, but refused
to take off his ragged, dirty
clothing.
For two hours he tossed and
turned, and finally got up to watch
the crowds and the traffic that
moved in the street far below his
window. And after several un-
successful attempts to get to sleep
he asked his friend if he might
sleep on the floor. Rolled up in
quilt on the hard surface, he was
soon snoozing soundly.
1t was in 1876 that Morris came
to Nebraska from New Jersey. He
worked around the State for a
time, found he was getting no.
where, and decided to seek peace
in a hermit's existence. He has
never been in love and doesn't want
to be. His diet consists mostly of
connection made of corn, wheat
and barley, wild berries and
nuts, though he occasionally .
swims to a village across the 81
river to make simple pur-
chases
Evening star., 1927-10-01
Tweeds and Transparent Woo1ens for sports

OF
tweds both and ouofdoors
Evening star., 1927-10-01
COURT DENIES FEES
IN MAYNARD CASE
Rules Committees of Insane
Estates Must Ask Appoint
ment of Attorneys.

Committees of the estate of insane
persons must first apply to the Dis,
trict Supreme Court for the appoint
ment of attorneys to represent them
if they wish allowances to be made
from the estates, according to de-
cision of Justice Adolph A. Hoehling,
denying an allowance for attorneys
fees in the case of Vincent Il. May
nard.
The court points out that Congress
has very plainly indicated that the
cost of administering the estates of
persons non compoS mentis should be
kept within reasonable bounds. and
has fixed 5 per cent of amounts col
lected and disbursed as the maximum
to be allowed a committee.
Cases undoubtedly may arise, says
the court. where the services of
counsel are reasonably necessary,
particularly where the committee is
not an attorney, and where such
situation arises the court properly
may make a reasonable allowance to
pay for the necessary professional
services.
Whether any real necessity exists
in given case, or in given situation,
for the employment of counsel by
fiduciary appointed by the court is q
matter for the determination of the
court and not in the first instance by
the fiduciary himself. Should the
fiduciary undertake to decide that
question for himself, without submit.
ting the matter to the court for its
consideration and determination. tie
fiduciary must assume responsibility
for his action.
The Veterans Bureau has notified
all such fiduciaries Of insane wards of
the bureau of the decision of the court
Evening star., 1927-10-01
COOLIDGE BACKS RELIEF.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
President Coolidge has asked the
Red Cross and the War Department
to participate in the st. Louis tornado
relief work and has received assur-
ances that they already have begun
their activities.
Maj Gen. William Lassiter notified
the War Department by telegraph
that he was taking personal charge of
Army relief work in ST. ouis last night.
The message said he already had or.
dered the 9Th Infantry to st. Louis
from Jefferson Barracks, Mo, to aid
in guarding property and distributing
relief.
II have authorized supply of cots
and blankets to Red Cross" the mes
sage added.
Henry M. Baker, director Of disaster
relief of the Red Cross, left Washing
ton yesterday for st. Louis. Cross
headquarters here announced, to rep.
resent the organization in the relief
activities.
Evening star., 1927-10-01
"ITALIAN EMPIRE"
TAKES SHAPE IN HUGE
COLONIZATION PLAN

Continued from First tPageo
Evening star., 1927-10-01
Reed Is Second Choice.

Reed Is Second Choice.
The Smith people are working at
present quietly but industriously for
The delegation. They have the ad-
vantage accruing from the fact that
no other candidate is being put
forward strongly by the Democrats
Senator Jim" Reed of Missouri doubt
less would have the support of many
bf the wet Democrats of the State, but
be would be a second choice. If Sen
ht0r Walsh of Montana, who like
En1ith is Catholic, were injected into
the race for delegates in Iowa he
would be regarded merely as a stalk
ing horse to prevent the selection of
Smith delegates and probably would
hot get far.
Gov. Donahey of Ohio is practically
unknown in the State and if his hat
were thrown in the ring by the drys,
would have hard shedding. 1t looks
very much at present as if Gov. Smith
would make all the running and win
The delegates from some Of the dis
tricts merely because he is without a
strong opponent. A rumor that Gov.
Erith is not in good health is floating
about Democratic circles in this State
1t is even suggested that his health
may be such as to keep him out of
the fight for the presidential nomina-
ton next year. There has been no
continuation Of these rumors, but they
Persist. Furthermore-some Of the
catholic Democrats are saying that
they believe it would be against the
teal interests Of the church to which
they belong to have the religious issue
Injected into the campaign next year.
For these reasons, there is talk Of
the possibility Of the withdrawal of
the New York Governor from the con
test. But the great majority OF the
Smith adherents are driving ahead
with the understanding and hope that
he il to he the party NOMINEES.
Evening star., 1927-10-01

A
In rconect ebeautru
Evening star., 1927-10-01
Satin Crepes and Crepe Satins vie for honors
Luxurious Coating Fabrics Of the mode

include many versions of the plain, fine 9
Zelia cloth, suede velours, lizard cloth for {
camelsfair for sports.
Evening star., 1927-10-01

in the name Of the German republic.
He made personal donation of 500
to the relief fund.
Rehabilitation, already started, has
it's bright side. Work for skilled and
unskilled labor is promised in abun-
dance. The effect of this announce
ment Is seen in the fact that between
10000 and $4,000 men have been idle
here this Summer. Bricklayers, car
penters. roofers and plumbers, in
great numbers, were at work on the
new work OF repair today.
Evening star., 1927-10-01
POLICEMAN ACQUITTED.
Cleared on Charge Of Having
LIQUOR in Automobile.

Policeman Byron Mcclure, attached
10 the seventh precinct. has been
acquitted by the Police Trial Board
of a charge of having had half-pint
bottle of liquor in his automobile
while touring near Fairfax, Va. about
two weeks ago.
It was brought out in testimony that
the liquor did not belong to Mcclure.
Testimony showed the liquor belonged
to a friend.
The friend was tried in Virginia and
given a suspended sentence.
Seven of every eight unemployed In
France are receiving doles.
Evening star., 1927-10-01

Continued from EIrst .PageJ
works construction, and will have con-
tracts for such work signed and sealed
before sailing. Capital for such enter
prises will be provided by syndicate
now being formed among the chief
Italian banks, with the government
contributing part of 1t. Stock also Will
be sold in the open market and Amer
lean financing houses already have
been approached, it is said, with favor
able results.
The administratio of the scheme
will be under government auspices.
The emigrants will perpetually retain
their italian citizenship, while also ac-
knowledging a citizens obligations to-
ward the country of their adoption.
Double Citizenship Law
The italian government proposes to
enact a new law of double citizen
ship for this purpose-perhaps the
first such law ever definitely formu-
lated The South American govern
ments, it is asserted here, already
have approved this principle and
diplomatic negotiations are proceed
ing successfully.
1t is understood the South Ameri-
can repuDllcS welcome tnS scneIne
as a possible counter-poise to undue
penetration by the United States, but
Italians insist it will not injure the
interests Of the United States, since
it aims at peaceful, sound economic
and cultural welfare; hence it is be-
lieyed that American capital will be
eager to participate. Italy's annual
increase in population is nearly
500, 900.
Evening star., 1927-10-01
ST. LOUIS TORNADO
DEAD AND INJURED
LISTS INCREASING

Continued from First Page.)
Evening star., 1927-10-01
VOGUE
BUTTERICK
MCCALL
A Cutting and
Fitting Service

-offers to the woman
who makes her own
clothes expert assistance
in the making. Gar
ments are cut, fitted and
pinned, just ready for
SEWN g at SIN all
charges.
PATTERN SECTION, SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star., 1927-10-01
SMITH SENTIMENT
IN IOWA OUTRUNS
MEREDITH'S POWER
fertake to have a delegation namet
tor himself.

Continued from First Page.)
Evening star., 1927-05-19
TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS.

National-National Theater Players
in THE Enemy" drama, at $50 pm
keith's-"Mickev" Daniels-Peggy
Eames. vaudeville, at 2;15 and
SIS pm.
Earle-Wally Sharpes & Co, vaude
vile, continuous, 1870 to IL pm.
STANDARDIZATION Nights" musical
presentations, continuous, 1880 to
II pm.
RiaIto-'eThe Yankee Clipper" at
1925 am; lis, $50, SIS. 7:20 and
9:25 pm.
Palace-"The Taxi Dancer" at
t0.45 am, 1915. 2:20, 4:20, 500, 7;50
and $50 pm.
MetropOlitan-"Se "Senorita." at 11:40
am. $40. $40, $40, 7;40 and GAS pm.
CoIumbia-"Kn Reilly at
1855 am. 1910, 2.25, 400, Cos. 1850
and Gas pm.
Little Theater-"Secrets of the
Soul" continuous, / to II pm.
Tivoli--"Tho Sea Tiger" at 2:35,
4:25. 6:10. s and 9:45 pm.
.Ambassador-"The Night Bride" at
615. S and 9:55 pm.
Central-"Fighting Love at 1880,
., $3.50, 5, $50, S and $40 pm.
Evening star., 1927-05-19
ARMY A|RPLANE
TO TOUR 33STATES
Maj. Dargue, Pan-AmeriCan
Flight Commander, Will
Start Monday.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Mai Herbert A. Dargue, who com
manded the Army Pan-Americar
flight. will leave Washington Monday
on a goodwill tour OF the Eastern
half of the United States, which vii
take him across 33 States.
The flight which is expected IL
consume more than six weeks, will
be made in the New York. I'd, flag.
ship on the Pan-American flight. Wal
ter Q. Lochner of Trenton president
of the National Association of Com
merCial Organizations Secretaries
will be passenger. Messages of good
will from official Washington will he
delivered personally to the Governors
of the states visited.
Will Circle Some Cities.
Many cities in the itinerary, where
stops win not he made, viii be cir
cled by the airplanc.
The itinerary includes;
First week-New York. Harrisburg,
Camden, Dover, Annapolis. Baltimore,
Trenton. Wildwood n. j.; Atlantic
City, Bridgeport, Hartford, Boston.
New Bedford. Providence. Attleboro,
Concord y. H., and Portland.
Second Week-Augusta Montpelier,
Burlington. Schenectady. Albany. Syr-
acuse, Rochester, Buffalo. Erie. Nc.
KPesport.
Third weck-Pittsbureh Uniontown,
Charleston, Canton, Cleveland. Column
bus Dayton. Frankfort. Louisville,
Nashville and Evansville
Fourth Week-Indianapolis Fort
Wayne. Detroit Lansing. Grand Rap
ids. Chicago. Milwaukee. Rockford,
Madison. Wausau. Wis. and St Paul.
Fifth week-Minncapo Cedar Rap
ids. Davenport, Springfield, jefferson
City. Hannibal, Des Moines. Omaha,
Lincoln, st. Joseph, Fort LeaNenWorth
and Kansas City.
Sixth week-Topeka. Wichita Ok
lahoma City, Tulsa, Muskogee, Bir-
mincham. Montgomery and Atlanta.
Evening star., 1927-05-19
SUES FOR DAUGHTER.
Mrs. K. L. Heth Says Decree Gave
Her Custody.

Mrs. katherine Lewis Heth Of
Arlington County, Va, has filed suit
in the District Supreme Court against
her husband. Robert NJ. Heth, 1894
5 street, to obtain possession of her
daughter, Katharine Heth. IA years
old. now in the custody OF the nus
band.
Mrs. 1Ieth, through Attorneys
Lambert. Yeatman and Garfield, tells
the court that she obtained a divorce
in Virginia last October and under the
decree of that court was awarded the
custody of the child, but the father
declines to surrender her.
Evening star., 1927-05-19
DANCING.
The Mckay Fox Studios

tHTa and Ball Room Dancing. summer rates.
vile acts rehearsed. S11 18th NV. 25'
Evening star., 1927-05-19
Mrs. Mullings Asks Divorce.

Jessie MullinSs has filed suit for a
limited divorce from Marshall Mul-
lings. charging that he deserted her
last July. They We're married at
Baltimore. Md. January p. 1923. and
have three children. Attorney Camp
bell Howard appears for the wife.
Evening star., 1927-05-13

Natural leghorn hats-in the large cart
wheel shape and in the smart poke
bonnet shapes prove most popular with
young fashionables. They are simple,
smart and becoming and may be worn
with almost any Summer costume.
They are, also, approved by mothers.
CHILDREN S MILLINERY SECTION, FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1927-05-13
Girls Leghorn Hats, s. and $3.50

One may choose from leghorn hats.
trimmed with black velvet or colored
grosgrain ribbon streamers. Many are
also bound with velvet or grosgrain
ribbon. You will appreciate the quality
of these lovely hats and realize how
low-priced they are at SIS and $3.50.
Evening star., 1927-05-13
Annual May Sale
Summer Silks
At Specially Lowered Prices

Silks favotess1ks that regular Woodward &
quaybut priced Annual May Sale
needs should be anticipated such
seldom be found Space permits only brief stingbu
you them appreciate the fine qualethe lovely color
ingsand the really remarkable savings these silks offer
Washable Crepe de Chine-whit colors, black, yard 50
Flat Crepe-both light and dark shades, yard . $A35
Printed Crepe de Chne-wide variety yard ..... $1.65
Washable Satin Cepe-1ingerie shades, yard $265
Very Heavy Quality Crepe Roma, yard. .........$3
Printed Crepe de Chne-choce designs, yard. SIPS
Silk Broadcoth-varey of colors, yard $t45
Striped Tub Sik-many coors yard. $1.35
Or-Keda Radium-n many beautiful shades yard $1.35
japanese Pongee-natral shades, yard ;6se
Colored Pongee-tweny-ive shades, yard. 81
Black Satin Crepe-extra heavy quality yard ..$265
White Crepe de Chne-Excuvy Woodward & Lotrop
N Leading Spring and Shades and Black White
Specially Priced at $2.35 Yard
SECTION SECOND FLOOR
Evening star., 1927-10-27
CITIZENS PROTEST
TRAFFIC TANGLE
Police Leave Posts at Rush
Hour, Says Connecticut
Av> Body.

Too frequent abandonment of posts
of duty was charged against traf
tic officers at the first Fall meeting
Of the Connecticut Avenue Citizens
Association in All Souls Parish
House. Cathedral avenue and Wood
ley place. last night. In presenting
resolutions, which were adopted, re
uuesting the Traffic Bureau to in
stall traffic lights on Connecticut ave
nue. at the intersections of Calvert
street. Woodley road and Cathedral
avenue, H. G.. c. stiles declared that
automobile traffic is left to make out
as best it can without the assist
ance Of an officer to direct traffic at
times when competent direction is
sorely needed.
Mr.. Stiles cited specific instances
where the officer. supposed to he sta.
toned at his post. especially during
peak hours. usually was to he found
on the sidewalk Cenversing with pc
desttians.
Members of the association resid-
ing on TWenty.ScvCnth street were
wrought up over traffic conditions
on that street because of bus con
geStion. 1t was voted to urge resi-
dents Of the street to attend the
November meeting prepared To ar
que the question of making Twenty.
seventh street onc-waY south bound
from Cathedral avenue to Woodley
road.
Request will be made of the Post
Office Department to establish a postal
substation on Connecticut avenue
between Macomh and Porter streets.
Evening star., 1927-10-27
NATIONAL GUARD
PRAISED BY DAVIS
MiIitiamen Examples of Per-
feet Citizers. Secretary
Tells Convention.


ST. PAUL, Minn., October 81
Gstional Guardsmcn and Reservists
perfortning their civic duties under
allegiance to State and Nation are
outstanding examples Of the complete
citizen, Dwight +. Davis. Secretary
OF War told delegates attending the
annual convention of the National
Guard Association of the United
States today.
Secretary Davis traced the history
of the Guard movement from the days
of the Continental Congress. when
that body recommended that all able
bodied men. between the ages of l6
and so years of age. he formed into
companies of militia.
THE Guard has dual allegiance
one to the State and one to the Ma
ton" Secretary Davis said. Its
members have their living to make in
q highly competitive industrial and
professional world. Only man OF
strong moral fiber, actuated by hlgh
sense of duty. is willing to devote the
time and energy required OF the
Guardsmen."
The speaker said that the National
Guard has increased remarkably in
the last few wears.
In discussing necessity of National
Guard Secretary Davis said there is
an inherited prejudice against large
standing armies. but there is no ap-
parent opposition to Il large National
Guard, for in the National Guardsman
our people recognize first the citizen
and second the soldier"
Evening star., 1927-10-27

William S Lyons in presenting the
resolution. said the increase in apart
ment houses. business houses and
residences justified the request.
The president was directed to ap'
point a member of the association
to serve on the federation commit
tee of the Architects Advisory Coun-
ell Election of officers was deferred
for a month
Mrs. Edward X. Jones. @. Rousha.
kes. Harry Thompson. Y, Richter and
GUY NJ. Grant were elected 10 mem
bership President Harry c. Grove
presided.
Evening star., 1927-10-27
SHORTAGE DISCLOSED.
Deficit Found in Former louisville
officials Office.

LOUISVILLE, KY. October q up
Disclosure of shortage of S7,442.3G
In the accounts of George +. McIver,
former cashier of the city building in
spector's department here. was made
yesterday by the board of public
safety.
Arthur A. WILL who was ousted re
Gently from the office of mayor along
with other Republican officials be
cause Of fraudulent election. said
that the shortage had been replaced.
The board Of public safety has ordered
an audit of McIvcr's accounts.
Evening star., 1927-10-27
The rhythmic swing of his shovel
drives the Liberty Limited down the shining rails

nership between the two men in the
cab, the man who drives, and the
man whosupplies the driving power.
The fireman assists the engine
man with a dozen valves and
gauges. He calls each signal as it
flashes up ahead, checking with his
eneineman on every point, repeat
ing, timing, assisting preparing
for the day when he can take the
throttle of his own locomotive and
push out on his own run.
Day and night the Pennsylvania
feet of trains is on the move-a Big
Parade of 600 trains day. And
Evening star., 1927-10-27

Is it just q job-a weary swinging
of the shining shovel through the
waning, golden afternoon, the long
black night?
Or is it a fine expression Of the
greatness of man in firelessly meet
ing, with the muscles ofhis body and
the sfeadfdsfness of his mind, the
growing needs of civilization?
1t takes good man to fire an
engine on the Pennsylvania, and he
does lot more than feed the fires
AGAINST the boiler. There's part
Evening star., 1927-10-27

Production of dragons blood resin,
made from the fruit of the dragon s
blood palm in Sumatra, is falling OF
because the natives have become IN
tCrcStcd in more profitable products
Evening star., 1927-10-27

behind the constant movement of
the trains is the driving power of
man, the brain and muscle of
Pennsylvania firemen, giving life
and power to thousands of giant
misunderstanding an impor-
tant contribution to getting "the
trains through safely, swiftly, and
on time"
More than 175,0OO men contrib
ute to that achievement. United by
a common cause, bound together
by a common pride, they carry on
the heritage of the Pennsylvania,
the traditions of the Railroad.