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Evening star., 1927-06-18

- screamed the tall, slippery
youth, squirming to escape
Il Hell kill me if I do, m hel
kill me if / don't get back an
tell quick. He said 20 minutes, know
ing I'm quick and spry, like an eel
an he'll do it. He did to t'other one
1 sa-ay!" struggling yet more franti
cally and wild with terr.r. Let me
go! Ye've kept me a half hour now
an I amt told thing, an l won't
tell a thing. He'll kill me! I'll die
first. I will CO."
He was supple youth, of the kind
to shin porch pillars, twist out on
slender limbs, drop from caves upon
cat-feet and into manholes at suspi
ciOuS shadows, and even to rain tears
and protests and supplications when
they would serve his purpose best.
Now his muscles suddenly became
f1abby and he sank toward the floor
dead weight, but before reaching it
and while the grasp of his captor was
shifting for a new hold, the muscles
of the bent legs suddenly punched as
mountain lion's-or jackal's-about
to spring. and the body shot forward
through the window, taking glass and
part of the sash toward the ground,
25 feet below.
The man rushed to the window and
looked out. Below was a great mass
of laurel and rhododendron, ending at
the edge Of a fish pond. 1t was a
good hiding place.
Beyond the fish pond was an angle
of the lawn and beyond that the
woods. Several men were moving
and rakjng up the grass of the lawn.
They started toward the house at the
crashing of the glass.
I'm the rhododendron bed some
where"' shouted the man. Sneak
thief! Hunt him out"'
AS he was turning back into the
room there came a frenzied "Ki-ow-
w, yi-ow, know" and a little black
spaniel rushed from the bushes and
almost turned a somersault in his
haste to gain the shelter under the
steps. The man looked down at him
disdainfully
IF I'd bought any kind of good
watchdog instead of you this thief
problem would be solved in about
two minutes" he grumbled Never
mind, though, your place is ornamen.
tai. The men will soon get him out"
"Oh. Hugh, what do you suppose
it means?" shuddered a woman who
had appeared at the doorway of a con.
Meeting room in time to hear what
the man had said. who's going to
kill him-what made him so scared?"
"Blest if know" gloomily
whats bothering me now is how the
rascal got away. I lay down on the
couch for a few minutes rest after
the run from town, and must have
fallen asleep. I woke suddenly and
saw his face reflected in the mirror.
I'm good on quick spring and have
thought myself sure on a grip till
now. Who's going to kill him, you
ask. Nobody, 1 guess, unless it's his
voice paralyzing him from too much
exercise. All bluff, though I did be.
lieve him till he worked that drop on
me-"
Evening star., 1927-06-18
GERMAN FILMS CALLED
TOO HEAVY FOR AMERICA
Producer Declares Pictures of Ma
tive Land Too Ponderous for
American Market.
of the Associated Press.

Correspondence Of the Associated Press.
BERLIN.-German films are in
ciined to be too ponderous and involved
for the American market, Ernst Lu-
bitsch declared on his return from
four and one-half years film-producing
activity in Hollywood. American
films, the master picture producer be-
lieves, are generally more lucid and
more to the point in creating "atmos-
phere" and scenery.
1.-THE meat isn't everything in a
roast. Much depends on how it is
served" Mr.. Lubitsch declared.
The more fortunate selection Of film
artists in the States he attributes to
the the American method of being
On the lookout for distinct types rather
than for good actors and actresses, as
is the European custom.
Evening star., 1927-06-18
w. r. E. Girls Club on Outing.

The Girls Club, composed of
employees of the Washington Railway
& Electric Co., are holding an all-day
outing today at Glen Echo Park.
Special cars took the members and
their guests to the park this morning
and after day of festivities a dance
will be held tonight.
Evening star., 1927-06-18
China Eggs Fool Snakes.

That the instinct Of dumb creatures
does not always help to distinguish the
real from the false was demonstrated
on the farm of l.. Wright Of Laurence,
N. S. W., recently. A snake in search
of hens eggs visited Wright's chicken
yard and found two china eggs in a
nest. The reptile swallowed them,
then fell into the slumber of the well
fed and was found coiled fast asleep in
the nest. 1t was killed and the imita-
ton eggs found inside
Evening star., 1927-06-18
BUSHES HOME BUILDING.
Paris Adopts American Methods in
Construction.
Correspondence of the Associated Press.

Correspondence Of the Associated Press.
PARIS.-Quantity production of
homes, built while you wait and sold
on the installment plan, is gaining
favor in France.
This high pressure. American meth
cd of colonizing new additions once
was regarded with smiling superiority
here, where house building is consid-
cred very solemn proceeding.
The French first tried building sam
pie houses, which sold fairly well. but
the business has been developed now
to a point where one firm runs full
page advertisements picturing six
types of bungalows and two-story
homes, ranging from $1,000 to $4,000
without the lot. Each type is named
after a flower, Lotus" Marguerite,
"Geranium," Lilly of the Valley"
"Mimosa" and "Hortensia."
Evening star., 1927-06-18
PLA|NSMEN DOUBT
CUSTER'S SUICIDE
Famous Picture Also Erro-
neous, Frontiersmen Agree
at Annual Gathering.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NORFOLK, Nebr., June 1S.-Gen.
George A. Custer probably was among
the first to fall in the battle of the
Little Big Horn, and pictures of Gus
ters Last Stand" are erroneous in
the belief of most of the Western
plainsmen. who held their annual
gathering here.
The frontersmen, who discussed
many angles of the Custer fight, in
cluded Capt Lutte North of Columbus,
of Pawnee Scout fame; "Deadwood
Dick" of Deadwood, S. Dak.; 'Doc"
Carver, the EVIL Spirit of the Plains;
"Pawnee Bill" of Oklahoma, "Doney"
Earnest of Wyoming, Diamond Dick"
of Norfolk and Idaho Bill" Pearsons.
Suicide Believed Possible.
Carver said he believed Custer
might have committed suicide, but ac-
knowledged that virtually all the in
formation he had on the subject came
from Indians. The others were con.
vinced that Custer died fighting after
being wounded thrice Iy Indian bull
let's. They called him 1.-The most gal
liant and bravest Indian fighter in his
tory and believed that any reinforce
ments sent him would have been wiped
out by the overwhelming force of In
dians. A recent magazine article writ
ten by young Indian, and declaring
that Custer ended his life, was de-
clared to be nearly all fiction.
While the scouts were exchanging
"reminiscences here some interesting
sidelights on the Custer engagement
were given at Chadron, Nebr., by three
members of the Sioux tribe from the
Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
Death Laid to Red Horse.
Sam Rock, who fought with the
Sioux against Custer. said he was GER
tain that the man who killed the gen.
eral was Red Horse, a Santee Indian,
whose tribe fought alongside the Sioux
in battle. Two other redmen, Mike
Setting Bill and Chase in Morning.
agreed this was true. Rock says he
learned on good authority that it was
Red Horse who ended Clusters life.
The Indians. all nearly so years old,
further declared that Crazy Horse,
and not Sitting Bull, was the COM
manding Indian chieftain against Gus
ter. Sitting Bull led one section of the
Indian guard, they asserted.
Red Horse now lives on an Indian
reservation near Winnipeg, they as
serted, adding that he has said he
would never return to the United
States because of fear Of "The White
Man in Washington"
Evening star., 1927-06-18

Mrs. Mae c. Guernsey, Republican
woman leader. Is Chicago's motion
picture censor.
Evening star., 1927-06-18
The Black Spaniel.

1T DASSENT! Oh, 1 dassent"
- screamed the tall, slippery
youth, squirming to escape.
i Hell kill me if I do, IN he'll
Evening star., 1927-06-18

The appearance of this adver-
tisement in these columns is
evidence that this newspaper
co-operates with and supports
the Better Business Bureau for
your protection.
Evening star., 1927-06-18
WILL UPHOLD SUGAR BAN.
Machado Reiterates Attitude and
Says Production Limited.

HAVANA, June IS P).-President
Machado yesterday reiterated his at
titude on sugar production legislation,
declaring that the Cuban government
will maintain it's stand on sugar re-
striction to keep the price of sugar
from falling below the cost Of pro-
duction.
President Machado said that the
192G-27 crop has been virtually con-
cluded (only one mill still is grinding)
and that a total production of 4,500,000
tons of sugar shows the measures to
control production adopted by the
government have been followed to the
letter.
Mrs. Mae c. Guernsey, Republican
woman leader, Is Chicago'S motion
New Britain herald., 1927-10-10
SWEDISH SOCIETIES
 CH|LDREN'S GUESTS
Annual Program Given by Visi-
 tors at KlinsberS Home

The annual observance Of Swedish Day was hcld yesterday afternoon at the Children's Home and, in spite of the stormy weather, members Of New Britain Swedish churches and societies crowded the building in anticipation ot the program.
 Emil Larson was chairman of the committee in charge. There was a prayer by Rev. ANy! Peterson, pas tor of the Swedish Baptist church. after which an address was given uy Rev. C. J. Fredoeu, pastor of the swedish Bethany church, in which la spoke of the achievements Of swedish people in this country. He urged that the spirit continue.
 Rev. Dr. Abel A. Ahl4uist. pas 'or of the First Lutheran church, spoke of the work among children, emphasizing the need for greater humility such as is maHitast in the >ctions of children.
 Professor Adolph B. Benson of Yale University contraste1 the cir cumstances under which a boy was brought up in Sweden s years ago and those under which a boy is brought up in this country at the pNesent time. He dwelt at length on his own boyhood in Sweden.
 Other speakers were Rev. Julius Huh cen Of the Swedish Lutheran chunch of Hartford, Staff Captain Cari Soderstrom of the Salvation Army. Gustave Modem and Rev. Dr. J. E., Klingberg of the Children's
New Britain herald., 1927-10-10
SEES HOME BURNED; IS HURT IN AUTO
Man, 90, Suffers Shock After
 Collision

Portland, Me. Oct, 10 Rl-Ben- jamin I. SkilHngs, 90, who was res cued when his home and farm buildings in Gray were burned q week ago, is in a serious condition rom shock at the home here of Professor George Larrahee as the outcome Of an automobile collision at Gray last night in which four persons were injured.
 Narcisse r. Renouf, driver Of one of the cars, was arrested in his bed at his Biddeford home today on a charge of drunken driving and gave bail in S1,000 for his appearance in the municipal court here Saturday. He received a cut on his right wrist which severed an artery and requir- ed Is stitches to close.
 Occupants of the Renoufs car were J. F. Guerin, cashier of the Bidde- ford National bank, and his young son, Charles. who Is being treated for a fractured jaw in the Webbel hospital at Biddeford. Mir. Skillings was in a car driven by Prof. Lara bee. Mrs. John Verrill of Gray, ar occupant of this automobile, was in, jured slightly.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-10
AMERICAN G|R['IS
 READY FOR HOP.OFF
Miss Elder Refuses to Abandon
 Her Plans
Curtiss Field, N. Y, Oct. 10 (UP)

Curtiss Field, X. Y, Oct. 10 (UP) Declining to abandon their pro- posed transocean flights despite the advancing season, Frances GraySon and Ruth Elder today examined weather maps in the hope that con- ditions would permit take-offs.
 Miss Grayson's Sikorsky amphi- bian was on the field here and the motors were warmed up for q final testing preparatory to departure for Old Orchard. Me.
 The plane will be fuelled for the flight across the Atlantic at Old Orchard, Winner Stutz, the co-pilot, said. Stu'z said he hoped to take off from the Maine coastal resort within a few days. The ultimate destination is Copenhagen but stop en route either in London or Paris is planned provisionally.
 Miss Elder, whose Stinson- Detroit CT monoplane has been pronounced ready for the flight awaits only satisfactory weather. Her co-pilot George Haldeman. said a take off might be made from the runway at Roosevelt Field this afternoon if at mospheric reports were favorable,
New Britain herald., 1927-10-10
Canadian Conservatives
 Convene After g Years

Winnipeg, Man, Oct. 10 (UP)-- Delegates Of the conservative party of Canada met here today to select
 leader. It was the first national
 convention Of the party since 1895.
 Arthur Meighen, twice premier of Canada and twice turned out of of- fee when defeated by vote of con- fidence, was one Of those prominent ly mentioned to take over that posi- tion.
 Meichen's succession to the party leadership depends greatly, accord ing to delegates, on whether or not ! G. Howard Ferguson, premier ot Ontario, will desert his provincial
 politics and enter the national fleld. Ferguson has thrice refused to permit his name to be placed before the national body. and it Is believed he Is not greatly in favor of so do- ing now. However, 1t was under
 stood he may be drafted by the con- vention.
 Neighen's supporters are planning to put him up at critical polnt Tn
 the battle and to rush his name through if at all possible.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-10
Storm May Disturb
 Federation Peace

Los Angeles, Oct. 10 P@A storm which has been gathering for the last week, with delegates of two western states providing the threats of oratorical thunder to come, hung over the American Federation of Labor convention today.
 The storm Ccntered on several resolutions offered by delegates of California and Arizona relative to the development of the Colorado river and the disposition of the water and power from that source.
 CaliforniaS representatives have called upon the convention for the federation's support of the Boul- der Canyon dam project, which southern California cities are advo- eating as a water and power source.
 Arizona delegates countered with a resolution demanding that the principle of states rights be main taincd in developing the river.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-10
Four Small Children
 Are Burned to Death

Springfield, Mass, Oct. 10 Pi- Investigation by Boston and Albany officials of yesterdays accident at q grade crossing near Greenwich, in which two persons were killed and six others injured, when an auto mobile was struck by a train on the Athol branch, brought out today that four persons were occupying the front seat of the automobile. which. according to District Superin- tendent H. J. Curry, was doubtless a contributing cause why Robert Lee. Jr,. of this city. driver. was unable to see the train.
 In addition to Mrs. Eugenia Par ent, 24, and Grovernor Welden, 12, who were almost instantly killed, Laura Welden, 19, sister of the dead hoy. is on the danger list in Mary Lane hospital in Ware. Five others were less seriously hurt.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-10
CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY

A birthday party was tender Miss Rita Cullum of 3s0 East Mai street at her home yesterday after noon. in honor of her seventh hirth day anniversary. Games were 'playc' and luncheon was served. She r. ceived many gifts from her friend.
 Mir. and Mrs. Clarence Bassett c Bridgeport visited at the home ( Mrs. Bassetts mother, Mrs Jenn' Hobine, of 362 Chestnut street dur ing the weekend.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-10
Poses as Pilot in Order
 To Sell His Merchandise

Portland, Me. Oct. 10 P,-As a ship chandler, Clarence L. Munson isn't such a bad pilot. Munson was lowering near II. S. M. Cairo as the cruiser steamed off Cape Eliza leth shore when Captain J. A. c. highted him.
 A ladder was swung over side and before the surprised Munson could the bridge and told to take the ship 10 anchorage off this port. He did so, apologized for the deception, and launched into a description of his wares He got his order.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-10
WEATHER HAITS FLIGHT

Lisbon, Portugal. Oct. 10 P)-- Unfavorable weather conditions to. day continued to hold the Junkers plane which is en route to th' United States by way of the Azores from hopping off for the Azores.
 The plane. aboard which Lilll Dillenz, Niennese actress is 8. pas senger, reached Lisbon last week from Amsterdam.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-10
FLASHES OF LIFE: ROBBED HAIR
 IS GONE FOREVER AT BUCKINGHAM

on crossing gate mechanism said to have prevented lowering gates as gasoline engine approached.
 New Haven-Czesnan Lipaczyni- ski, Polish consul at New York speaking at silver jubilee of St. Stanislaus church, said that Wood Poles because of his efforts for Po- land.
 New Britain-Waterbury golf team defeated Hartford Golf club team Is to in finals of state team match, Play was in pouring rain.
 Hartford-Estimate that 10000 persons here have signed petitions 10 the aldermen to have Lafayette Green changed 10 Columbus Green.
 Hartford-Walter E, Shean, pal Of Gerald Chapman, said to have retained counsel to plead for him before the board of pardons on November in effort to secure re- lease from state prison,
 Hartford-John NJ. Lopez barber. having q vision of an easy fortune after talking with strangers. buys money making machine" for s1,- coo, only to find it tlimsy contrap- tion Of wood and cloth.
 Fairfield-Soldier's uniform with incidentals found in bag under railroad viaduct in Southport and name attached that of Walter N. M. Lethbridge, corporal. supposedly from Fort Ethan Allen, Vt.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-10
DUTCH ACE ARRIVES

Amsterdam, Oct. 10 (UP)-F'lyinG Officer Reopen. of the Dutch air force. arrived today at Batavia, Dutch East Indies. after a flight from Amsterdam to show the feas- ibiiity of regular air service along the route.
 Van Lear Black, publisher Of the Baltimore Sun, made q round triT aerial yachting cruise between Am sterdam and Batavia during th' summer.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-10

Home, the latter thanking those present for their interest in his in stitution.
 Musical numbers were presented by the Bach Male chorus of the First Lutheran church under the di- rectiou of Professor Per Olsson, and Envoy Helge Sodcrgen Of the Sal vation Army. A committee of women from the churches and so- cieties served refreshments to those present and 10 the children of the home, at the close of the exercises.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-10
CONSULAR REQUIREMENTS
 INJURING THE AMERICAS
Conflicting Regulations Should Be Reduced to Minimum, Pan-A -Ameri-
 can Commission Is Told.

Washington. Oct. 10 P) - The natural flow of commerce between the republics of North and south America has been retarded by con- ficting consular requirements, Sec retary of State Kellogg declared in an address prepared for delivery today at the opening meeting of the American commission on simplification and standardization of consular procedure.
 While the regulations in a certain degree were necessary, MT. Kellogg asserted, Tt was a matter of impor- tance 10 all countries that these re- quirements should be reduced to a minimum and made as simple as possible"
New Britain herald., 1927-10-10
PRISONER HANGS SELF.

Maiden, Mass, Oct, 10 PA-Walter Hunter of Boston hanged himself with his belt from the door of a cell in police headquarters here today. He had been arrested when found crawling from the basement window of q drug store with q handful of cigars, four pencils and a few pen nics.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-10

By the Associated Press.
 New York-The views Of the Rev. Hugh L. McMenamin. Denver Cath olc priest. on the new woman" at- tracted attention today. Preaching in the Actors chapel of St, Ma lachy's church. he said: Far be IL from me. mere man, to find fault with what My Lady should wear. If she insists on wearing her hair as short as her skirt, 1t is her busi- ness, but it may be indicative of the Pagan tendencies. She attempts 10 attract by the lure of her person rather than her personality and men are beginning to take her at her own valuation, a rag. bone and q hank of hair"
 London-Bobbed maid servants at Buckingham palace must let their tresses grow or lose their jobs. King George has so decreed
 New York-Advice 10 Girl Scouts by two prelates: Bishop Manning. Episcopal-Never give your support to those who make money and seek popularity by sneering at goodness and scoffing at moral ideas and standards. Cardinal Hayes, Catho- lic-Reverence and modesty are the ideals I wish the Girl Scouts par ticularly to remember. There is a modern tendency to be bold and forward.
 Iondon-Sunday movies In church and the closing of theaters on the Sabbath are advocated by the Rev. Henry Bickersteth Ottley, canon of Canterbury,
 Worcester, Mass-Feature movies with a message will be shown Sun day evenings in the Wesley Metho- dist church.
 Lake Ronoknkoma. N. '. A s5OO,0G0 convent has been conse- crated on the estate of Maude Adams. The actress gave the land | for it.
 Livingston, Mont Yellowstone park bears are so intent on having square meals before denning up that they are invading villages, stealing { horses oats and tumbling over gar bage cans.
 Washington - American hens lay | 7GO eggs a second. Government sharps have figured that out.
 New York - Joseph F. Marshall of Staten Island has given his life to save a dog. Trying to avoid run ming over the animal he swerved his car, crashing into a bus and was | killed.
 New Haven-Stormy Sunday and | extremely treacherous condition Of state highways owing to falling l leaves brought diminution Of traffic | and a noticeable decrease in motor
 vehicle accidents. At Meriden, two cars were in a crash owing to skids ! and six persons went to the hospital
 Muford-Body Of George Hickey I found In partially burned automo'
 bile.
 New Britain-Train-au crasl
 at Church street crossing seriously
 injured three men. Broken handle
New Britain herald., 1927-10-10
SURPRISES FASCIST PAPER

Trieste, Oct, 10 (UP)-The Jugo- slavian government has suppressed the Fascist newspaper Popolo Di Trieste.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-10

Milford-Body Of George Hickey found in partially burned automo- bile.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-10

New Britain-Train-a crash
 at Church street crossing seriously injured three men. Broken handle
New Britain herald., 1927-10-10

on crossing gate mechanism said to have prevented lowering gates as gasoline engine approached.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-14
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Shortridge>- Broad Ripple
Game PreCedeS Butler
AggieS Tilt Tonight.

indianapolis, metropolis Of the
Kingdom of Basketball, will watch
with interest tonight new expert
ment-that of mixing high school
and college ball.
The new Armory will be to scene
of a double header this evening,
Shortridge and Broad Ripple meeting
at 7 o'clock in a city series battle
and Butler College mixing with the
Michigan State College at o'clock.
Shortridge and Ripple fans are
awaiting with excitement the game
between the city rivals. In previous
years, the Suburbanites have had
rather weak teams and have finished
last in the race for city title honors.
This year, however, the Rippleites
have fast travelling aggregation
and hopes are running high for a
victory
Buffers game with the Aggies may
prove to be a real battle, the Bull
dogs nosing out Marquette last Mon
day after the Aggies had defeated
the Marquette quintet in an over
time battle at East Lansing, Mich.