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New Britain herald., 1927-09-12
ROCKEFELLER, JR., GIVES 2 MILLION
 LEAGUE LIBRARY
Donation Announced by Presi- dent Gulani at Opening Of
 Geneva Conference
WILL BE CENTER OF
 INTERNATIONAL STUDY

Gift Likened to That Which An-
 drew Carnegie Endowed the
 Hague-Hailed as Symbol of
 American Interest In Work of Ma
 tions-Will be Supplementary to
 Research Undertaken by Countries
 Geneva, Switzerland, Sept 12 P}- John D. Rockefeller, Jr., is the sole donor of the s20O0,oO0 fund for the erection or library for the League of Nations, it was announced in the league assembly today There had been considerable speculation as to the donor since news of the gift be- came public.
 The donor was announced by President Alberto N. Guani Of the league after the assembly had ac- cepted the gift unanimously. The an nouncement was greeted with pro- longed applause as was Guani's tri- bute to the humanitarian work of the Rockefeller Foundation.
 President Guani opened the league assembly with the announce ment that the council Of the league had decided to accept the American gift for the erection Of the library.
 Lauds American Generosity.
 Dr, Giuseppi Motta, president of Switzerland, paid glowing tribute to the American generosity and said that he rejoiCed that Geneva would benefit from the donation.
 stephen Osusky of Czechoslovakia, who before the resuscitation of his country was a naturalized American and a lawyer in Chicago, said that though the United States was not a member of the league it's people could not remain indifferent to the ideals of the league. The donation just announced was tangible proof Of that, he declared. and was the
 
 agement to the league.
 Dr. W. J. NJ. Van Lrsinga, Of Hol- land characterized the announce ment of the gift as "a joyous mes sage" He likened it to the library with which Andrew Carnegie en- dowed the Hague. He urged the as sembly's ratification Of the councils acceptance.
 Guani closed the discussion by ex- pressing the gratitude of all the 47 states represented in the assembly. The gift was then accepted unani- mousls.
 After the embly's ratification, Guani declared there was no further reason to conceal the name of the donor-Jo ohm D. Rockefeller, Jr.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-12
GRAND ARMY WILL NOT DISBAND AS
 LONG AS TWO VETERANS ARE LEFT

Grand Rapids, Mich, Sept 1o LP, The Grand Army of the Republic will not disband as long as two of it's members are left, if Frank A. Walsh Of Milwaukee, commander in chief of the organization has his way.
 He voiced his insistence in com menting on talk heard as the an nual cncampment opened today, that next years gathering might be the last one held by the Grand Army. No invitations had been re- ceived for next years encampment and there was feeling that Grand Rapids might be made permanent headquarters for the meeting. Walsh was under the care of special nurse and his condition may keep him from encampment meetings.
 Grand Rapids will give its official welcome to the veterans tonight
New Britain herald., 1927-09-12
Boys Smear House When They Suspect Woman of
 Breaking Turtles Back

She broke our turtles back. so we put the enamel on her doors to get even,' was the eX- planation four small boys living on East Main street made to Sergeant r. J. O'Mara today when he rounded them up dur ing his investigation into 6 complaint by Mrs. Bridget Mur- phy of 226 East Main street that two doors at her home had been smeared with q black sub stance, and window in one door broken.
 The boys readily admitted that they spread the contents of bottle Of black enamel about the doors Their pet tur- tie had suffered, they said. and they took this method of aveng- ing if. Sergeant O'Mara made a report of the incident to Miss Ruth Bristoll, woman probation officer.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-12
LEGLESS MAN FINED
 AS DRUNKEN DRIVER
Soap Salesman Taxed $75, With Jail Term
 Suspended

sherman Tredway, aged 33. of Phoenix, Ariz., legless soap sales man, was fined s1o0 and costs on the charge of operating an automo- bile while under influence of liquor. by Judge M. D. SaNc in police court this morning, and in addition to sus- pending judgement on the charge Of reckless driving. Judge Sake re- mitted s25 of the fine.
 Tredway, when put to plea, said: T will leave it to the mercy of the court and Prosecuting Attorney J. G. Woods ordered a plea of not guilty entered. Officer Thomas Tierncy testified that he was noti- fled about 11:15 o'clock Saturday night that an autoist was driving crazy on West Main street. and when he arrived he found Tredwav in custody of Officer Fitzgerald of the Hartford police There was a large crowd about the corner of Washington and West Main streets and Officer Ticrney learned that a number of automobiles had been stopped because of Tredway's driv- ing. Tredway was under the influ- ence of liquor the officer testified.
 Officer Fitzgerald testified that he was driving east on West Main street and felt his car being bumped two or three times. He expected the driver who was following him to pull over to the curb and determine whether or not any damage had been done but as traffic stopped Tredway drove his car along the left side of the street and forced other drivers to stop for fear of being struck. The officer, noting that Tredway was under the influence of liquor held him until Officer Tier ney arrived. Lieutenant Bamforth testified that Tredway was under the influence of liquor
 Tredway addressed the court In an apologctic manner, saying he had not taken drink of liquor in two years and had never been ar rested before on any charge. He was featuring on soap in Bristol Sat urday and was perspiring and tired at the end of the day. A stranger in the crowd gave him drink from bottle to refresh him and it made him unable to control himself. he said. He assured the court he realized the seriousness of the charge and he felt thoroughly ashamed of his actions. He has worked hard to educate his IA year old daughter and in every way he endcavors 10 he abiding citi- zen. he said. He said he served In the navy four years and is a mem bcr of the American Legion.
 Trcdway drives a car equipped with special attachments because Of his crippled condition. His legs are missing at the hips yet he is able 10 handle the car.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-12
PRODUCTION MINUS
 PROFIT IS SCORED
Charles Abbott Raps Attempts
 to Run Mills at Financial Loss
MORE ADVERTISING NEEDED
Executive Director of American In- stitute Of Steel Construction Stresses Growth of Competition in All Branches Of Industry.

Wellesley. Mass, Sept. 12 tPl-The basic problem Of sales management is how to obtain a fair profit on every sale, rather than the mainte- nance of a high production volume without regard for an adequate pro- lit return on invested capital, Charles F. Abbott, executive direc- tor of the American Institute of steel Construction told the 14th an- nual national business conference here today
 Modern competition is between whole industries: individual firms in an industry; competition of most moment to the cotton manufacturer is the gains made by silk, rayon and other substitutes. Coal must com pete with oil in the domestic heat. ing field. Steel must struggle with concrete for the attention Of the architect while leather faces q score of synthetic substitutes
 
 Almost no industry is free from the menace. High-pressure salos- manship has resulted and, general ly speaking, aggressive salosmanship is maintaining sales at q, high level, but those organizations most sue ceSSful in that respect frequently complain Of unsatisfactory returns a dropping off in individual pro- fits
 Tt is q paradoxical situation, ," declared Mir, Abbott. where in- creased sales mean diminishing pro- fits.
 Tn my opinion the ultimate re- sponsibilty rests upon the selfish de termination to get every order in sight without one regard to others or the question of costs. and with practically no regard to profit. It has been too generally accepted that the plant must be operated at capacity even though the business is taken al a loss.
 To meet the situation Mir. Abbott advocated policies fair to all parties concerned; research to discover new uses for products; cultivation of old markets and new; sales approach based on service the product will render rather than price per unit aggressive selling methods, using care in selection, training and su- pervislon Of salosmen, sales prices in accordance with fundamental law Of costs plus fair profit; well pre- pared advertising and organization of industry on cooperative basis in order that it may undertake actiyi- ties which the individual concern may not be in position 10 assume.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-12

when a civic parade will be held In their honor The G. A. R. parade is scheduled for Wednesday.
 Lewis F. Arensberg of Union town, Pa, past commander in chief of the c. A. F. declared yesterday that 'he is sick and tired of pension legislation and believed that the country is as we'll" The statement was made at a meeting of the Fed erated Patriotic societies, made up Of past and present officers of the G. A. R. and auxiliary organiza- tions.
 Mrs. Sarah J. Ehrmann Of Lack aWanna. x. f., was elected president of the Federated Patriotic societies. Dr. Ernst w. Homan. West Lynn, Mass, vice president and Miss Kate G. Raynor of Toleda, secretary treasurer.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-12
putney Gives Views

Hartford, Sept. 12 LP-t'rank T.. Putney, deputy prohibition adminis- trator for Connecticut said today that his territory was probably transferred to Boston supervision as this state has been the only part of New England not assigned to the Boston office. The New England states constitute the first civil serv- ice district. George Parker is ad- ministrator for the New England prohibition district The Connecti- cut prohibition force now includes e6, of whom twelve are at the office. There are five inspectors and nine agents.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-12
HILL GAzES INTO HOMESTEAD GRAVE
Stands in Basement Where
 Mothers Body Was Found
REPEATS DENIAL OF CRIME
Alleged Matrictde Brought Back to Home County-Driven Over 300 Miles in Automobile to Prevent Escape From Law.

Ottawa, H., Sept. 12 Rl-Harry Hill stood in the gloom shadowed basement of the Hill homestead early today. looked into the shallow grave where the body of his mother had been found and repeated again his denial of all knowledge of how she met her death.
 For an hour he was questioned in the dim lit cellar by officers who had driven him 300 miles over land in an automobilt from La Crosse. Wis, first to Ottawa and then, with hardly a pause, to Streator. where the Hill home stands
 What happened there, what ques- tions were asked, what answers were made, officers wouldn't say. It was indicated only that the 22-year-old youth had denied again the charges of murder that were brought against him shortly after his mothers body was found, buried under bricks in the cellar floor.
 After the questioning Hill was brought back to Ottawa and locked up in the county jail.
 Taken From Train
 The end of his journey from Se- attle, Wash, where he was arrested after nationwide search. was DjtCh hioh taken from d train at La Crosse, Wis, and under the flashing Of guns in the hands of two groups of off cers, placed in an automobile and started on the 300-mle overland
New Britain herald., 1927-09-12
WOMAN'S CLOTHES AFLAME
West Springfield, Mass. Residents Life Saved by Prompt Work of Passing 11uckman.

West Springfield, Mass, Sept. 12 P1Her clothing atlame, caused by an explosion of a fluid with which she was cleaning stove, Mrs. Min nie De Filippi, 19, ran from her nome today and her life probably was saved by Leon Cross. d truck man. who wrapped her in his lum- berman's jacket after tearing away her blazing garments. She was taken to hospital in serious con- dition.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-12
CONNECTICUT DRY ENFORCEMENT TO
 BE GIVEN BOSTON
Transfer From New York Office to Hub" After October 1 to
 Improve Conditions
HARTFORD MAN IN CHARGE
 WITH SEVENTEEN AGENTS

Assistant Secretary bowman Reveals
 that Metropolitan Agents Not as
 Successful With New Englanders
 as Desired-Change Will Not Af-
 feet Number of Agents in New
 York State.
 Washington, Sept 12 CT' The prohibition enforcement district of Connecticut which heretofore has operated under direction of the New York office, has been ordered under the supervision of the Boston office after October 1.
 Assistant Secretary bowman said the transfer was made in an effort to improve enforcement conditions in Connecticut and to relieve the New York office so that it might devote all of it's attention to its own prob lem.
 Frank T. Putnev, deputy admins- trator at Hartford. will be in charge of the Connecticut area, with a force Of 17 agents. The transfer will not affect the number of agents in New York city.
 The Boston office has supervision of the New England states, while the New York office will devote it's attention 10 tke southern and east ern judicial districts of New York.
 Lowman revealed that the agents from New York had not got on as well with the New Englanders as was desired and that friction be- tween the residents and enforcement agents, had partially prompted the transfer.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-12

Washington. Sept, 1" tUP)- President Coolidge desired 10 elim- mate himself from the 1928 presi- dential race, so far as he personally is concerned, when he said he did not "choose" to be candidate, Rep- resentative Tilson, republican house floor leader. said today after visit at the White House.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-12
WORLD PLIERS NOT TO CALL OFF TRIP
 DESPITE WARNINGS
Determined to Continue Flight Across Pacific, They Tell
 Associated Press
THREE OTHER PLANES
 ARE TO TRY ATLANTIC

Levine Withdraws and Eonck Thinks
 He Will Too, But Miss Grayson,
 Miss Elder and Captain MacIn-
 tosh Repeat Their Determination
 to Make Teir Attempt to Span
 the Ocean in Planes.
 Omura, Japan, Sept. 12 lPl-Ed- ward r. Schlee and William & Brock, co-pilots of the round the world monoplane Pride Of Detroit, told the Associated Press here today that they firmly expected soon to fly from Japan 10 Midway Island then to Honolulu and on to San Francisco.
 Tokyo, Sept. 12 LPAThe plans Of Edward F. Schlee and William s. Brock for their next step in their round the world flight remained un- known here today, but there was a growing tendency to regard their projected hop from Japan to Mid way Island, half way across the Pacific as suicidal
 Advices from Omura today said the American fliers were undecided on whether to attempt the flight to Midway Island. It was the opinion of Japanese fiors that such an un- dertaking wuld be folly and that any attempt to cross the Pacific by following the Kurile and Aleuti1n Island chains northward would be most hazardous.
 The advices said Brock and schlee were expecting to take off for kasumigaura again tomor- row, weather permitting. The fly ing time from Omura is five 10 six hours
 Both Are Disappointed
 The Asahi Shimbun publishing an interview today with Brock and Schlee, found the American f7iers downhearted as to their prospects for the rest of the flight.
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New Britain herald., 1927-09-12
Takes Stand Against Increased Appropria- tions and Urges Total Slash of $300,O00,OO0 in Taxes.
Says Coolidge Desires to Eliminate Himself From 1928 C. o. P. so Far as He Personally Is Con- cerned.

Washington Sept. 12 LPs-Opposi- ton to an early special session of congress was voiced to President Coolidge today by Representative Til- son of Connecticut, republican lead- CT Of the house.
 MT. Tilson who was called to the White House along with Senator Cur tls Of Kansas, republican leader of the senate. informed Mir. Coolidge that he saw no need for the special session so far as house business was concerned.
 Asserting that he was informed by the president Of a large number of increases in appropriations which had been asked by various depart- ments Mir. Tilson declared after the conference that tax reduction would be jeopardized by such a fiscal pro- gram.
 MT. IllSOn expressed me View that congress would favor tax reduction as against increased appropriations and he held to his prediction that a total slash Of $500 o000,0o0 proba- ply could be authorized. The total cut, he said, depended on the good behavior of congress in granting in- creased appropriations.
 Mir. Tilson was called to the White house from Nashville, Tenn, which point he had reached on his way to inspect the proposed Boulder Canyon dam site. He will go on to Colorado this week.
 Tax reductions and appropriations will be given the right of way in the house, he said. along with flood control program.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-12

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New Britain herald., 1927-09-12
Both Are Disappointed

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Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-12-12

THESE $500 LEATHER JACKETS 1T
$3.50 are made Of genuine horsenide
leather and are Just TIE thing for @his cool
er weather. There is no wear out to them,
they're made to last The $4,000 jackets
fave knit collars and GUS giving addition
al warmth. Material consists Of genuine
chrome tan leather. All sizes in all styles.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-12-12
COUNTY LIBRARY SUPPLIES
READING NEEDS OF MANY

Recreation and education for
al Imperial Vallev'' might well be
the slogan of the Imperial County
Free Library Tress reporter de-
cided today, following an interview
with Miss Evalyn Boman, county
librarian, during the course of
which il was revealed that lmper-
ial Valley residents last year
brought the total circulation up to
IS, 144 volumes. When it is remem-
bered that the county library also
supplies text books to 80 school dis
tricts, and that these text books
ere not included in the total cir
culation figure, the wide scope of
The county library's work becomes
apparent.
"There are now Sc community
branches of the county library, -
Miss Boman stated. "Last year
2,4s4 new borrowers were added.
The demands ON the library grow
each year, 9,ls7 special requests be
ing received last wear, as compared
with but s,097 the year before. -
This increase Of over 1000 indicates
that the service is being widely
used and appreciated.
A birdseye view of Imperial Val
ley would SLOW books from the
county free library being distributed
from branches in homes. general
stores, post offices, and city libra
ries. TINS making the main library
which is located in the court house
in FL Centre real community or
ganization with its influence spread
ing into thousands of homes.
i That the day of cultural advant-
ages for the city dweller only is
passing as completely as the DAYS
of the one herse shay as the uni
versal means of transportation for
the rural dweller is shown by
summary of the work being carried
on in portion of the SO branches.
The Alamo branch library. which
is located IN the Alamo school build
ing, has 476 books. New volumes
30 ont every month. and those which
have been read are se"t back to
90 in turn to some other branch
which has not had them. BY this
feVolNlng pan, each Noluii" siNeo
maximum of pleasure and benefit,
as it is read and reread again and
again.
:, Andrade has small collection of
JOS books which are in the general
store, with Mr.. Benger in charge.
There is also n collection of juvenile
books in the school for the children.
y Bard district has its library which
consist of 6S4 books in the school
building. This library is particular
~ well patronived as its residents
are so isolated that they depend en-
tirelv on the local branch to supply
their needs.
Brawley Largest Branch
At Brawley the largest collection
of books outside the main library is
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-12-12

+ found. Although Brawley now ha;
a municipal library, its funds viii
not permit the purchase of many
books for the first year. Since the
demand for books is greater there
than in any other branch, the great.
est number of books is placed there,
total Of 3,437 volumes being avail
able.
Calexieo public library also has a
branch with a collection of 379
books on their shelves from the
county library. Calipatria has a
small branch open three afternoons
week with varied selection of
500 books. The FL Centre public
library, being branch of the coun-
tv, now has eli books from head
quarters, this library preferring to
take small quantity and change
them frequently.
At Heber a branch will be found
located in the general store and
post office with about 220 books
on hand, in addition to the child
rem s books in the school. Imperial
public library at Imperial now has
3l4 books from the county free IL
brary on its shelves.
MRS. H. D. Knights of the Null
berry district has in her home u
nice little branch with $50 books.
This branch is very much appreciat-
ed. and Mrs Knights is most gem
erous in donating her house and time
to this service. Miss Boman said.
INLAND branch is in the post Of
flee. with Mrs Sidney Burritt IN
charge of the 40s hooks that arr
there. This branch has had large
increase in circulation the past year
Motorists crossing the valleys
vest desert take a foot off the gas
for moment while passing through
Plaster City, seemingly isolated
spot in tide midst of miles of sand.
But Plaster CITY inhabitants receive
the same service as is available in
more heavily populated districts
and a collection of 80 books Is
placed there under the care of MI.
Elliott to meet the demands of in
terested readers
Seeley branch library is located
in the parsonage with Mrs. Berry
as custodian of the 62J books placed
there.
Westmorland has its branch in the
civic center with 523 books. In ad-
dition TO this there is large num-
Der of juvenile books placed IN the
school.
A great many of the schools have
collections of outside reading books.
both for the pupils and for adult
readers. A large number of the
county library's patrons get their
service through these school or
community branches.
At frequent intervals new ana
late books are sent out from head
quarters and magazines, too, giving
the patrons this Srviee along with
books and other material.
A plant of common foXglove IN
Portland. Oregon, grew u feet slx
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-12-12

admitted TO Judge Perkins that he
had been partaking too heavily of
'Jamaics Ginger
Soda probably would have been
unmolested by the police had it not
been for the damp atmosphere but
soon after he got all Fingered up
it started to rain and he began get
ting wet outside as well as within.
He sought shelter and picked out
City Hall as a good place to keep
dry. 1t was a sad mistake.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-12-12

a check-up of their belongings show
ed that they had been carrying
marijuana about them. Louis Lo-
PEE was sentenced by the judge to
pay a fine of 5000 or serve 90 days
in the county Jail while Alfredo
Chavarison was sentenced to pay n
fine of 800 or serve so days in the
county Jail.
The two men were picked up by
Captain Lon Cromer of the city
police, p. A. Thaanum,, federal mar
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-12-12

The judge gave Soda chance to
pay fine of $25 or spend IL one
half days in the county Jail.
"The police have my co-opera-
ton in attempting to stamp out the
use of mariiuana and other drugs
in the valley" Judge Perkins de-
clared this morning as he melted out
two heavy sentences to men in his
court.
Both had been found guilty on
vagrancy charges by the court and
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-12-12
Vanity Sets $3.50
Scarf and Ttyo Doilies

THESE POPULAR VANITY Sets of three
ct'ong Doiies to match make just the fine
gift You want
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-12-12
RANGERS BEAT INDIANS

. YOSEMITE, Cal, Dec. 12.-1o-
semitic National Park rangers re-
tanned the potato race championship
Of the High Sierras by riding rough
siod over the Piute Indians, six to
two before large crowd of tourists
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