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and headed for 'Lindy." A dozen
guards manfully held the doors.
Women Close In.
Lindbergh paid his respects to the
Secretary and talked a few moments
and posed again for the ever-oresent
photographer. BY this time his smile
was a little weary. Then the party
went into a wedge formation and sal
lied out of the door. They moved
quickly, but the double line of women
in the corridor closed in. clapping and
calling to him and putting out their
hands.
Lindbergh, who has braved larger
crowds than this, looked frightened
when the elevator door banged on the
crowd. Then, inside the elevator, he
shook his head, said "Whew." and
grinned.
From the State Department the
party went to the Carlton, where a
small crowd of women had appeared
from nowhere to cheer him. They en-
tered a side door and were whisked to
a room on the seventh floor. They
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-24
"CHINESE TORTURE"
CHARGE ADMITTED
BY DRY OFFICIAL

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been there, but he was delayed in
reaching the Navy Yard and the Sylph
left without him. Secretary Hoover
said goodbye to Lindbergh before the
party went to the Navy Yard.
Air Commerce Discussed.
The trip on the Sylph occupied most
of the afternoon and was devoted to
discussions of Lindberghs future in
it's relation to Americas commercial
aviation development. 1t was an
nounced after the return of the Sylph
that no definite plans had been made.
After dinner at the home Of Assistant
Secretary MacNider the discussions
were resumed at the home of Secre-
tary Hoover, with Assistant Secretary
MacCracken acting as host in the alb.
sence of Mr.. Hoover.
Lindbergh said he would not attend
the Fourth Of July celebration in Phil
adelphia and he would not fly over
the proposed New York-to- Miami air
route.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-24
OFFICIALS PLAN PROBE.

While prohibition headquarters were
without official advice Of reported use
of the Chinese method of punish.
ment" by dry agents in New York
in attempting to obtain information
from prisoner, it was indicated to-
day that the matter would be investi-
gated.
1t was said at headquarters that
existing enforcement policies do not
condone unnecessary violence, dam
age to property or excessive use Of
firearms in enforcement Of the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-24
GOVERNMENT WINS.
LINDBERGH SERVICE
FOR AIR COMMERCE

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NEW OCEAN WEATHER CHARTS
MAY RESULT FROM FLIGHTS
u. S. Bureau Hopes to Furnish Regular
Atlantic Forecasts for Both Airmen
and Shipmasters.

information coming in was more
abundant than in any previous period.
Eventually. when funds and facil-
tiles permit. the Weather Bureau
hopes to get reports twice daily from
all ships in the Atlantic lanes
Such reports. supplemented by re-
ports from land stations in this coun-
try. Canada, Greenland, Iceland and
Europe, would make possible the
preparation of complete ocean wealth
er charts and dependable forecasts
every day"
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Reds to Meet U. S. Students.

MOSCOW, June "a (R.-A delega-
ton from the Central Bureau Of Pro.
letarian Students left today for the
Polish frontier to meet a group of
students and professors from SYRIA
cuss University and Bates College
who plan to visit Moscow. Leningrad
and other Russian cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-24

Many people find 1t easier TO de-
scribe charity than to demonstrate It,
Putnam patriot., 1927-09-30
STATES LARGEST
 IN WEST ASHFORD
Arpad Moriez, Owner of Big Tree, Has Been Awarded
 First Prize
Red Oak Has Circumference of Thirty
 two Feet

First prize in the iares tree con. test conducted by the state forestry department. has been won by Arpad Moriez. of West Ashford has been announced at Ashford hy State For. ester Austin F Hawes.
 4 red oak on Mr Morie property proved Co be the largest tree If the numerous ones reported hy entrants in the contest. Second prize was won by Dr. Charles B. Graves, oi Gales Ferry. who reported a white oak growing on his land
 The prize winning tree reported by Mr. Moricz was found Go have cir conference of 32 feet at q point one foot above the ground. . feet at a point four and a half feet above the ground. a horizontal branch spread of t35 feet and height Of aa feet.
 The white oak which took second prize has 26 foot circumference q foot above the ground. eircumfer- enee of 70 feet. six inches. four and a half feet above the ground. q hoei- zantal branch spread of l32 feet and is s5 feet high Measurements of all trees as reported by the contestants in entering the contestants were checked by representatives of the forestry department
Putnam patriot., 1927-09-30

In the opinion of dancing instrue- tors. tall persons with boise and bal anee make the best dancers.
Putnam patriot., 1927-09-30
HUSBANDS LEFT
Two Years Married and Then Deserted Is Claim of Peti-
 tioners

The short calendar session of the superior court. last Friday. ran well mo the afternoon. Three uncontest. ed divorce eases were heard and two were granted. the third being con. tinued to have aflidavits furnished.
 Mrs. Blanche Labonte of Putnam was granted decree from Henry Labonte on the grounds af desertion and she was allowed Go change her name to Blanche D. Bernier. The complaint alleged marriage July 24th 1929. and desertion March i. 1921.
 Mrs. Cyra T. March was granted q decree from Joseph Moncure March of Scotland. now of New York. They were married in 1921 and desertiou occurred two years later She was allowed to resume her maiden name Cyra Thomas.
Putnam patriot., 1927-09-30

been added to the department In connection with motor re-winding there is q considerable amount of theory necessary in the analyzing and having out of connecting diagrams as well as in the finishing work such as methods of vanishing, water probing and the process employed in baking the windings before lthe motor IS considered completed.
 Mathematics and drafting are part of the course and are selected as the result of an analysis of the trade. These subjects cover requirements ot shop problems in the detailing and designing and installation of electrical equipment and generally covers the clements of mechanical drawing and design with mathematics up to and including strength of materials
 Practical Experience
 4 very interesting experience re- gently was the complete oyerhauling of the Day Kimball Hospital telephone system. These instruments have not been in use for some time. They were brought to the school, experi- mented on, put in proper order and then returned to the institution and
 installed
 Judging from past development It is safe Co assume that the demand for electrically trained men will be stil greater in the future for more and more are we turning to electricity Tor the daily services of convenience and utility in home and business and there seems Co be no limit to the posslbili- ties and opportunities in this dfee- tion. Young men of vision may wisely take up work in this promising field of endeavor.
 Other trades taught at the school are Cotton Textile Manufacturing which includes complete eNperlenee in the work from opening of the bale through all the processes to inspect inV the finished cloth with subjects re- lated as, analysis and design, yarn calculations, mill costs, drafting, and machine practice. Splendid courses are also offered in Drafting, Carpen- fry. Machine Shop Practice, and Ma sorry. The school is in operation efty-two weeks in the year, all m. strnctien free Students may enroll at any time. Evening school sessions are conducted throughout the winter months. The opening date this year ia October 3rd. The State Trade Schools are under the supervision of tbe Department of Vocational Edu- cation al Hartford which IS one oi the divisions of the State Board ot Education,
Putnam patriot., 1927-09-30
CAMPAIGN AGAINST STIckERS ON AUTOMOBILE WINDSHiELDs

Chiefs of police in Connecticut have been asked by Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Robbins B. Stoeckel to order prompt enforcement to their iurisdie- tions of the law which prohibits the at taehing of "stickers to windshields and ear windows The request vas made in a letter which calls attention to the growing practice of using these articles and thus obstructing the view of the operators.
 The law referred to. for violation of which is maximum fine of $50 may be imposed, provides that mo article shall be attached to any motor vehi- cle in such manner as to interfere with an unobstructed view of the highway upon which any person shall be operating such motor vehicle"
 In asking for strict enforcement, the commissioner points out that there should be special consideration for per sons from other states, who may not be aware of the intent If the law.
Putnam patriot., 1927-09-30
State Ranks Second

National banks of Connecticut have liabilities amounting Co S3l2,463,n ,noo the United States treasury depart ment has just announced. The Nut meg state ranks second If the New England states in the amount of liahil- ities of the national banks within the state boundaries.
 Demand deposits form the greate5t liability of the national banks of Con. neeticut. Such deposits amount te Sf4o.q57. GOO. Time deposits total ling Ss9.139. GOO constitute the see ond greatest liability. Capital stock paid in. amounting to S2I,f02,o ,o0V ranks third on the list of liabilities.
 Other liabilities of the banks are m fhe form of surplus funds of Sl9.- a93. .999: undivided profits. S9,972.- GOO: reserved for taxes and interest accrued. $1,183,00 national banks notes outstanding. Sle,097 900 amount due Co federal reserve banks. S2.sS2. .000; amount due to national banks. s55s, ,00o: amount due to state banks and other bankers and trust companies, S7.063,- 900: certified checlss outstanding, ST. .s23. 900; cashiers checks out standing. S904. .000; United States de- posits. ss2s, 900; bills payable, s4,- i65. .000
 Power Plants Increase
 Public utility power plants of Con-
Putnam patriot., 1927-09-30

MOT for q minute IN would you think ol risking the health of yourself and family by serving food on which mold appears. But do you realize that mold Is often present from ten to twelve hours before il IS visible to the nak ed eye? The
Putnam patriot., 1927-09-30
EVENING WEDDING
 NO. GROSVENORDALE
Miss Eleanor Swanson Becomes Bride of w. D. Archibald
 of New Jersey
One Of Prettiest Social Affairs In
 Years

Passing through the gates prettily l decorated with asters and autumn 1 leaves. in church decorated with white streamers and roses, beneath a large arch of autumn leaves, Miss | Eleanor NJ. Swanson, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Edward Swanson, North Grosvenordale, became the bride of William D. Archibald, son of MT. and Mrs. Frank Archibald of Riverside. R. l., in the Swedish Lutheran church. North Grosvenordale. Saturday eve ming. at seven o'clock. while a large gathering Of relatives, friends, and ac- quaintances witnessed the nuptial eer- emony. IL was one of the prettiest church weddings in North GrosVenor- dale for a long time.
 The bridal party stood beneath the arch where the marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. Fritz Soder- berg, pastor of the church. The we'd ding march and recessional were play ed by Reynold Peterson. cousin of the bride. Miss Mildred Swanson. sister of the bride. was bridesmaid and Louis Morris of Riverside, K L, act ed as best man Miss Eleanor Niens of Grosvenordale was flower girl and Earl F. Swanson. the brides nephew was ring bearer.
 Program of Music
 During the ceremony Mrs, Ray mond Norin sang Because and Mir Norin played violin selections vocal selection was also given by Mrs. Fritz Soderberg, wife of the past or.
 The bride was attired in white satin gown trimmed with lace. She wore a full length veil and carried bridal bouquet of roses and lilies of the valley
 The bridesmaid wore a pink chiffon dress and carried bouquet of pink tea roses. The flower girl wore a pale green organdie dress over pink.
 Following the ceremony reeep. ton was held in the vestry of the church. The vestry was decorated with streamers of yellow. green and pink. A musical program was given by invited guests.
 The couple left for New York on their wedding trip and for the trip the bride wore dark blue dress with hat to match and a tweed coat.
 The couple will make their home in Bayonne. N. J.. where Mir. Arehi bald is n teacher in the schools of that city.
 Guests were present from Provi- dence. Riverside. Worcester, Putnam, North Grosyenordale, East Provi- dence, Auburn. k. l. and Webster.
Putnam patriot., 1927-09-30

neeticut showed an increase of II per cent ia the output of electric power for June and July over the output for the spouding months ot last year. according to the figures ut g survey just released by the de- partment of the interior.
 During June and July power plants of the state produced iaO.7S7 GOO kilowatt-hours of electricity. nf this amount 30,49t.0O kilowatt- hours were generated by dyBamoes turned by water power and 1G0 0.2g6. .000 kilo- watt-hours were produced in plants operated by fuel power
 Sixteen barrels of fuel oil and f37.. 234 short tons uf toal were consumed in the production If this electric car- rent.
 High Explosives
 Operators in the state of Cnnneeti- cut used more high explosives during the first seven months of the yea- than operators in any If the other New England states. according to the figures of q survey by the bureau of mines During that uerl1d ef lime. 6,l04 pounds of black blasting pow der and s9S. 100 pounds of high explo- sives. usiEg D. 500 pounds If black consumed in the Nutmeg state.
 During the first seven mouths ef the year. l56.0i9 pounds of black powder and ?. 422.450 pounds of explosives other than permissible high explosives were used in the entire New England district.
 Massachusetts followed Connecti- cut IR the consumption of high eNpld- sives using 25.s00 pounds of black blasting powder and 713.775 pounds of high explosives other than the per mssible class. Maine ranked third of the New England states. eonsunins 6l.7l0 pounds of black powder and 404.575 pounds of high explosive. other than permissible. Vermont came fourth. with the consumption of 2,750 pounds of black powder and 2G9. .650 pounds of non-permissi- hle explosives. New Hampshire fifth using 1925 pounds of black powder and 97.100 pounds If explosives other than permisshles; and Rhode Is land followed last with the consump- tion ef 2.250 pounds of black powder and 45. 100 pounds of high explosives not in the permissible class.
Putnam patriot., 1927-09-30

Washington D. (. Sept 2s-Tne siNty-iive national banks of the state of Connecticut have resources totaliug S312.463, 900, according to state ment from the United States treasury department. The department also announced that there are now S9s national banks in the sN New Eng land states with total resources of S2. 2.I9oS44.
 Loans and discounts including notes and bills rediscounted from the Iarg- est resource of the Connecticut banks. Such loans and discounts amount to sl73,542. 900 Bonds. stocks and securi ties other than United States govern ment securities constitute the second most valuable resource. amounting to S52.3l0.000 United States govern meut securities owned by the national banks rank third on the list of re- sources. totalling S27 .iS2 900.
 Other resources of the national banks of the state are in the form of uverdrafts of s92 0Q0; banking house furniture and fixtures. Si0.19S, 900 ; other real estate owned. S1.697 ,000; /; lawful reserve with the federal re- serve banks. Sf0.s27 900; items with Federal reserve banks in the process of collection. Ss,763. 900; cash in vault and amount due from nation al banks, S19.6s2. GOO; amount due from state banks. bankers and trust companies in the country, S3.33l GOO; exchange for clearing house. Sl,s90,- coo; checks on other banks in the same place. S6g7 .000: outside checks and other cash items. 6.000; redemp- ton fund and due from the United States treasurer, S5lt.0oo; other as. sets. S665. 900.
 Connecticut ranks second of the New England states in the number of national banks and the value of re sources.
Putnam patriot., 1927-09-30

A violinist has discovered that when she plays certain high notes she ex- periences severe toothaehe. On examing the tooth the dentist found it to be perfectly sound. It never aches except under the influence of the high notes of the violin.
Putnam patriot., 1927-09-30
Improper Tail Light
 Driver Is Arrested

Arrested by State Policeman Bell, when he noticed that the tail light on the automobile of Charles Brzueh was not what the law requires, it was found that Brzueh was without his driving license. He was arralgned in the city court Monday morning. It was learned that he had a license but had failed to take it with him. On this count he was fined s and costs of S4.2O. The charge of having def. cient tail light was not pressed.
Putnam patriot., 1927-09-30

Public utility power plants of Con-
Putnam patriot., 1927-09-30

When the experimental frogs from his laboratory. valued at s462, were stolen, Percy iosea, Jr.. was able to identify and reclaim his property by their voices. This was in New Orleans. The frogs were bullfrogs from the North.
Putnam patriot., 1927-09-30

For the sake of economy many couples in workmen's quarter in Paris are married en masse. They as- ssmhle every Saturday. line up, and the principals and witnesses sign tho register as they pass into the big wedding salon" of the city hall.
Putnam patriot., 1927-09-30

After the reign of Mary Tudc in England there was decline in Roman Catholicism and fishermen began to suffer. Queen Elizabeth, to save the situation. passed the following degree: Eat fish every Wednesday or pay mo f20."
The Washington times., 1927-02-07
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chief Of counsel for John F. McCabe,
the fourth defendant, however. de.
clared he desired 70 cross-examine
her, and a court attachment will
be issued to bring her to the stand.
Mrs. Pope's testimony, at the
time she was excused. had to do
with her temporary residence at
the apartment of Eagles, 319 C st.
N. w. When Eagles, Moreno and
Proctor are alleged to have ex.
hibited certain revolvers said by the
Government to have been used in
the gun battle between the defend
ants and Policemen Busch and
Frank L. Ach. Of the Tenth Pre-.
cinct, early on the morning of Sep.
TENDER 20, near Grant Circle.
The Washington times., 1927-02-07
UPHOLDS
BAN ON HORSES

The Court of Appeals today upheld
the ban on horse-drawn vehicles
on Sixteenth street and other
arterial highways and boulevards
Of the city. which is in conformity
with its decision Of January 8. by
which the ban on solid-tired trucks
was held to be lawful,
The District Government sub.
mitted the horse-drawn vehicle case
to the appellate tribunal after Judge
John p. Mcmahon of the Police
Court had ruled that the traffic
authorities had no power to exclude
the vehicles in question. The cases
were those involving Harvey
Wheeler and Fenton Goldman
Assistant Corporation Counsel 3. w
Thomas appeared for the District
Gcernment.
The Court of Appeals held that
horse drawn vehicles are lust as apt
to cause tffic congestion as heavy
slow.movilg, solid.tired trucks.
The Washington times., 1927-02-07
TIMES SL|CKERS
TO Be FREE
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Times. The editor will pick out
the best five last lines every day.
Five Names Printed.
The names OF the five winners,
boys and girls. will be printed
! three days later in The Times.
SLIcKERITE game boys and
girls must sign their names. ad.
dresses and the school which they
attend with their last lines. These
must be received in The Washing.
ton Times office by noon the sec.
ond day after publication.
In The Times are many Of the
best comics in the world. There is
Polly and Her Pals" by Cliff
Sterrett: Able, the Agent" by
Hershfield; ''S'Matter Pop" by
Payne: "Skippy." by p. L. Crosby;
Cartoon Follies OF 1897" BY Rube
Goldberg, the Tad" cartoons on
the sport page, Fay Kings cartoon
on the magazine page, and the car.
toons Of HERMAN. Jean Knott, Nc
Namara. Darrell Mcclure and others.
How IT'S Done
From these comics the first lines
Of the Slickerites viii be made up
For instance q line viii read some
thing like this:
Does Able KGbtbbte kmosC his
stuff? H
Now stuff rhymes with cuff.
rough, buff. CUFF, huff. enough and
a lot Of others. You have to invent
q last line which rhymes such az:
He surely does and isn't rough.
And then lit them together like
this:
Does Able Kc6ibbEe knosU his
stuff?
He surely does and Isn't rough.
Then sign your name and address
and your school. Then send Il to
the SIickerite Editor and watch the
Times to see II you win one Of the
five slickers that are to be given
away to the winner Of the SLICK.
ERITE game.
The slickers are slick.
They are red, blue. purple and
green, handsome warm and coy.
They keep out the rain and the
snow.
And each sliciSer has an auto.
graphed copy Of "Skippy" or Fay
King" cartoon, neatly painted on it
Watch Times Tuesday
Watch The Times on Tuesday.
The Slickerite game starts then.
Anyone can get in It.
II you're slick you'll win slicker.
The first Slickerite rhyme will
be built on the Polly and Her
Pals cartoon 30 turn to the comic
page and get familiar with Polly
and Pa Perkins. and Ma and Ashur
and the rest Of the Perkins family.
Remember FIVE SLICKERS will
be given away each day to the five
winners the first awards being
made IN Wednesdays Times.
The Washington times., 1927-02-07
RITES HELD FOR
CROSSING DEAD.
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She had to be assisted out Of the
church.
Scores OF persons, friends and
relatives Of the dead, wiped their
eyes when DR.. Lyon spoke. He
referred to the five dead coilac.
lively. praising their lives. He
spoke of the tragedy Of their
deaths. He asked prayers for Ill
from their friends.
Soon after, the bodies were borne
out OF the church. The coffin with
Mrs. Holland then was separated
from the others and was taken to
Mt. Olivet Cemetery for interment.
The other four were carried
through the grove to an immense
open grave a few hundred yards
from the church. and buried on the
northwest hillWie. The huge
mound afterwards wasfairly heaped
The four Twomblys who were
killed included Walter A. Twombly,
q special agent Of the Federal Trade
Commission: Mrs. Twonhbly and
Elizabeth, aged Is, and Paul.
aged az.
The Washington times., 1927-02-07
BUSCH TRIAL PROSECUTION
CONCLUDES ITS CASE

Certificates Of physicians are at
variance, according to the Assistant
District Attorney today. as to the
condition Of Mrs. Pope, one doctor
refusing to certify that she is UNI
able to take the witness stand. It
Is because of this view that the
attachment will be issued.
Today was the twentieth Of Gov
eminent testimony. 1t is expected
the defense win mind up its four.
fold case by the end Of this week.
The Washington times., 1927-02-07
AMENDS ARCHITECT LAW

A favorable report on Senate bill
to amend the law regulating the
practice Of architecture In the Dis
trict was ordered today by the Nc.
Leod subcommittee Of the House Dis.
trict Committee. The bill corrects
certain technical defects In the pres
ent law.
The Washington times., 1927-02-07
ATHLETE TAKES
POISON DOSE

Despondent Of his failure to smooth
over q rift in his love affair, John
Dunning. 81. 1909 Thirteenth St.
8. E.. q welI,known local athlete,
drank a quantity Of poison while
talking to two men at the corner OF
Eighth and L Streets Southeast last
evening. He is now at Casualty Hos
pital.
At his boarding house police were
told he left Saturday morning. pre-
sumably to go to his work. and had
not returned, nor was word received
OF his whereabouts until they were
notified Of his self-destruction at
tempt.
His father, Charles p. Dunning,
resides at 1909 Fourth st. S. e.
He IL an epileptic. according to his
brother. caused by a fall from q
hammock in the Navy.
His condition is not serious.