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New Britain herald., 1927-03-15
BOrah and Butler Are
 Agreed on Subject

Boston, March Is E) - Senator William r. Borah Of Idaho, and President Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia university. who are to de- bate prohibition under the auspices Of the Roosevelt club in Symphony hall in this city on April g. have ac- cepted the form of the question as submitted by the club. It is: Shall the republican national platform of 1923 advocate the repeal of the 18th amendment"
 Robert NJ, Washburn, president Of the club, announced today that Dr. Butler, upholding the affirmative, would open the debate. After Scna- tor Borah's argument for the naga- tive there will be opportunity for rebuttal.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-15
SUMMER CRUISES WILL
 BE HELD THIS YEAR
Naval RcscryiSts From This District Will Start From New
 Haven Base

Washineton, March 15 P-Sum- ner training cruises for naval re- Servlsts on the Atlantic coast and in the middle west, to take place at two weeks intervals. beginning in July and ending in August, were ap- proved today by Secretary Wilbur.
 More than 30 destroyers of the first line will be placed at the dis posal of the reservists in the areas mentioned.
 The reserves in New England be- ginning with the first two weeks cruise on July 2, the second on July 23 and the third on August E. will be assembled at Boston, Portland, Maine. Lynn, Springfield and Wor- cester, Mass, New Haven, Conn, and other New England ports. From these points of concentration they will be taken to the destroyers.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-15
NOW YOU ASK ONE ABOUT NEW BRITAIN

Today's questions are not so dL- aeu.t providing one Is accustomed 10 reading the rsWapapers and re- membc.iug Information contained in them, though there are one or two which are tests Of the powers ot observation Of local s0lhs. Find he answers on Page 15.
 1. Give within five the number of mayors New Britain has laI.
 2 For ho" jols may an auto mobile b. parked in front c: City Hall during tho day'
 3. Where is tAg Day Nursery To- cated?
 I. How many political sub-diy.- sions are there ia New Britain?
 5. What inscription IS to he found over the fireplace in the main corridor Of inc Npw Britain l- b:ary?
 (. The New Britain police forcc has how many members?
 :. What New Britain man was known as "Tha Apostle Of peace"o
 s. Where is Naw Britain's civil court chamber located?
 9. Name thg eight streets that lead Into the center.
 10. What Is the approximate al- 'i'udo hove s.a level O. the wuliry pool at Walnut Hill Park?
New Britain herald., 1927-03-15
CROARklN BRANDED AS
 "HALFWII" BY LAWYER
Defense Counsel Accuses Pro,ccu- ton of "Bruwhcating" Man
 Into IpnIpS ~iop
Into Confession.

Chicago, March T. UP) - Re- terring Q his client as a "half- wit" Attorney Thomas D, Nash to- Jay opened defense arguments in the fight 10 prevcnt Harold Croar- kin from receiving a death seu- tauce for the murder ot little Wal ter Sehm.tn,
 Nash accused authorities Of "bgowbeating this halc-wi." until he confessed "to anything they wanted him to-
 ''Tne form of questioning they used to get that confession is noth- ing but an inquisiton." he said.
 Nash accused the authorities os not allowing a man to stand on his constitutional right and not an swer questioHs" Then he referred -o the recent senatorial invcsriga- ton when witnesses refused 10 answer questions asked by the highest court in the land"
 Croarhin continued to maintain his attitude oc indifference.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-15
WOULD DEFINE VENDOR

\ proposed amendment 10 the itinerant vendors law which has been approved by the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce and Connoc- lieut. Association Of Commercial secretaries, was approved this morn ing hv the directors Of the New Britain mercantile bureau. The pro- posed amendment provides for Q positive definition Of an itinerant vendor and also provides against any conflict by tbe amendment with local ordinances. IL also was voted 10 adopt q uniform card for mem hers, announcing tho holidays and uniform hours.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-15
GETS RICH CLAIM
Telegraph Operator Follows Tip In News Story and Now Faces Pos Sihle Fortune.

TonoPah, New, March 15 Dps-In- formed that his claim at Weepah 40 miles west of here probably was worth 2 fortune, George sherman, telegraph operator, today told how he managed to beat scores Of old prospcctors 10 the gold camp.
 sherman said he first learned of the strike from story filed hy the Associated Press reported. He wait d only long enough to send the story before starting for Weepah in the face Of a blizzard.
 The headlights Of his car would not pierce the winding sheet of snow flakes, but he let his uutomo- bile 'feeF' is way along the trail putting is wheels in the ruts made by other ears and letting it make it's own headway Nine hours later he was back on the job. He had covered 100 miles through the storm and staked out q claim right in the middle Of the field.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-15
Childhood Sweethearts
 Marry on Ocean Liner

Boston, March 15 lI1--A marriage ceremony performed on the main deck of the Hamburg American steamship Cleveland soon after it docked here today united two child hood sweethearts. Rudolph Stearn, Salem shoe dealer. was waiting with license and with Rev. Arthur l.. Brooks, pastor of the Dudley street Baptist church. for Miss Burma Waibl, 20, whose hand he had won in Germany before leaving for America Sherwood Anderson, the novelist and his wife were among the ships passengers who watched the ceremony.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-15

"A''''' -''' V ''' ''' -'i'- -i-<h-i
 All of Miss Agnes E. McLan's previous experience before accepting her New Britain appointment in +he Central Junior High school was gained in schools in New Hamp- shire and Vermont and her educa- tion with the exception Of summer courses was received in her natiye state, Vermont and in New Hanp- shire.
 Born in Groton. Vt, she attended the high school at Poachan, the Normal school at Plymouth. New Hampshire and while she was h. gagged as a teacher she took sum mer courses in Columbia and Har- ward Universities.
 For some time she taught in Yer mont schools after which she wae principal Of an elementary school III Lisbon, N. II. Her success in that capacity made it possible for her promotion as q junior high school instructor there. She is now completing her second year ar the Central Junior High school as an English teacher.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-15
$. M. Cooper Candidate
 For Place in Council

stanley N. Cooper of 40 Corbin avenue will be candidate for a, re- publican cOuncilmanic nomination ID the first ward next month. MT. cooper has not previously sought public office although he has been somewhat active in politics. He is advertising manager for the Fafnir tearing Co. Of which his father, Elisha II. Cooper. is chairman of the board of directors.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-15
WARNING FOR Y. ". (. A,
Too Much Responsibility" Must Be Guarded Against. Delegate Warn, Convention.

Buffalo. N. Y. March 15 OP}-A warning against 'too much respect aoiltfy' in conducting the affairs Of The Young Womens Christian Asso- oa-ion and in considering applica- tons for membership was voiced al 'ae opening session today of a con- ference being held by association representatives from ten of the largest cities.
 The New York city delegation is sued the admonition, holding that while greater care must be taken in s'udy!n" inc character Of applicants. for membership, there should also h@ greater sympathy for applicants, '+pac.a!}y in the larger cities. The Philadelphia group expressed it's accord with this statement. and added that tho v. ". C. A.. is get ting away from the association idea and becoming more of an institu- ton.
 Other cities represented were Bos- ton, M.nneanolis, Detroit. Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Brooklyn anl Buffalo. READ HIEAID CLASSIFIED .DS
 FOR fOTR WANTS
New Britain herald., 1927-03-15
Owners Will Construct
 Underground Oil Tanks

The problem incident to filing Of several applications for fuel oil storage tanks in the eastern s2ction or the city has been partly eIiininat- cd by the tacit agreement Of the applicants to place their containers unferrround. Permits will be is sued provided they agree to follow 'he plan which they have signified they feel is the advisable one, h. spector Rutherford says. A pro- posal ls soon to be made to the common council 10 require this type Of installation.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-15
Heinzmanns to Observe
 Silver Wedding Day

MT. and Mrs, Albert Heinzmann ot o4 seymour street, will observe their 18th wedding anniversary at their home Saturday. They were married in this city in 1902. Mrs. Hein2mann is the daughter of the late John Strobel and Mrs. Strobel. hey have four children, Lydia. Emma, Albert and George.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-15
STRIKE NEARLY OVER

UayarhiI, Mass, March 15 P- With nearly half of the positions fli- ed that were vacated last week ny sn unauthorized walkout of the Mig Eerhcad operators, key workers in The Mckay shoe industry several Of the local factories have resumed full operations and others reported to- day encouraging prospects.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-15
SUIT FOR StO.OOO

Waterbury, March 15 LPs-suit for SlO.000 damages for the death Of Rabbi J. D. Jurman was started here today against William A. Holmes, an auto salesman and the company for which he worked
 Holmes car fatally injured Rabbi Jurman March 3, while on Iii. way home from the synagogue.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-15
That Baby You've
 Longed For
Mrs. Burton Advises Women on Mother
 h0Oh and CnrnuunInu.Lir

T'H0S ""7l'H on NOthtr-
 hood and Companionship
 For several years I vas denied the ,1ess'hs ,1gs ot moth'Ehood," writes Mrs. AAFEaTet Burton of Kansas City. T was t.FFpl| nervous and subject 10 rar3oda or terrible suffering and n larrhalia. NOW am the proud mother of a saau- t'tul little daughter and q true colara;- lon and Inspiration 10 my husband. naAeFe hundreds Of other women would .'.'e to know the secret Of my rarpi- !.@a, ana l VIII gladly reveal it to ary ',.l' '''ct woman "ho "Ill write mo" Mrs. Burton offers -her advice er-iraly without charge, Sh" has nothing to sell Letters should be addressed to Mrs Margaret Burton, SoS2 Massachusetts, 2Hsas City, Mo. Correspondence Will be strictly confidential.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-15
City Items

The police were notified today of the return of the operators license of Edward J. Neu5auer Of 1920 Stanley street.
 St. Parricks Day jubilee and en- tertainmcnt dining and dancing at the Blue SWan.-advt
 Make your reservations now for St. Fatricks Day festival at the BlUc Swan.-aGvt.
 St, PatricH's Day special attrac- lions at the Blue Swan. dining and dancing.-adVL
 Mrs. John Ross of Chestnut street underwent an operation for appendicitis at New Britain General hospital today. The operation was performed by Dr. Peter Fox.
 Mir. and Mrs. Irving Dyer have left for Richmond, Va. where IIr. Dyer has matters Of business to transact
New Britain herald., 1927-03-15
Austin City Manager
 Is Expected to Live

Austin, Tex, March 15.-(UP)- Adam F. Johnson, Austin city man aEer, today was expected 10 recover from five bullet wounds inflicted hy Dr. K. W. Goddard, city health Of fic"r who committed suicide in his cell yesterday after the shooting.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-15
jENRY AND X. X. X.
 FIGURE IN TRIAL
(Continued from First Page.)

N-oAtlnucd rom First Page.) rective juror.
 The attorney phrased his question m several different ways in an at- tempt 10 obtain d direct answer as 10 whether q harmful statement would also be regarded as untrue, hut Grecnbmg usually resorted 10 T don't know"
 Mrs. Helen Girarl was the only one 10 be dismissed before the after noon roccss. Sine admitted that she hne" tho Ford family intimately.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-15
LOWER GAS PRICE

New York, March I5 P)-The Standard oil company of New York has reduced the tank wagon price of gasoline one cent gallon through out its territory 10 % cents.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-15
SLAYER OF 51 KILLED,

Piatisa-ak. Russia, March , oP-- Teodor Maximonto, chief of a band Of robbers and mur5orers operating i0 the Kharkov and Kursls districts, was shot today while trying 10 cs- cape from the police. IIo had con iessed 10 staying 5l persons.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-15

Fog Is the friend of the druggists The sale Of lo2enges and cough drops Increases greatly during q fog, since it irritates the throat.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-15

Boys and girls slip-on sweaters, new est colors and designs. Sizes 2!-36, Regular S1.9S. ma DOLLAR DAY ~ sn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-28
v. c. I. j. TO MEET
HERE TOMORROW
Talk on Canadian Liquor
Laws to Open Quarterly
Convention.

Operation of the Canadian liquor
laws will be discussed by J. w.
Thompson in the principal address
tomorrow morning before the quar-
terly convention of the Women g
Christian Temperance Union in the
Lincoln Road NJ. +. Church. First and
L streets northeast. The afternoon
session will be given over entirely to
q program for the young people. A
luncheon between the two sessions
will be served by the Ladies Aid of
the church.
Mrs. n. NJ. Pollock. District presi-
dent. will preside. and the morning
session will be opened by Mrs. II. E.
Rogers, State corresponding secre-
tary, who will make a final report on
a membership drive. She will intro
duce the officers of the new union
known as Bradbury Heights w. C..
r. L.
Mrs. George Ross. State treasurer,
will report. among other things, on
the progress of Light Line Unions"
gained. Mrs. Theresa A. Williams,
president of the board of trustees of
the Headquarters Building, will pre-
sent the subject of placing names Of
prominent members in the Book of
Remembrance. Rev. Clarence H.
Cochran. pastor of the church. will
give the welcome address, and Miss
Irene Umberger will respond. Mrs.
T. ]. McSpeiden and Miss Vesta Pol
lock will sing.
A conservation service Of the
babies, under direction of their leader,
Mrs. BERTHE Farmer. will open the aft
ernoon service. The next age, known
as the Loyal Temperance Legion, will
have a demonstration. and Mrs. r. T.
Stout, the director, will use foreign
born children principally. for the exer-
else. The young people have the last
half hour, and Miss Rebecca Rhoads.
the director, will bring out the work
in a playlet and music.
= Delegates to attend the national con.
vention to be held in Minneapolis,
August % to 81, will be elected during
the session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-28

Rudolph Jose cup, which is awarded
annually to the highest point scorer
in the athletic contests, was indicated
in the record breaking number of en-
tries in all events. In addition to the
cup donated by Mr.. Jose, the aasocia.
ton is awarding prizes to all first ana
second place winners In every contest.
as we'll as a prize to the high point
scorer of the afternoon.
The outing will be climaxed by a
dinner at s o'clock this evening.
Chester H. Warrington Is chairman
of the committee in~ charge of the
outing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-28
Leviathan Listed
AS Legion Flagship
For Trip to Paris

The Leviathan, biggest ship in
the world, has been designated as
the flagship of the fleet of passen-
ger craft. which will take the
American Legion to it's convention
in Paris In September.
The giant liner will make one
special round trip for the legion
naires. She will sail from New
York September 10. docking at
Cherbourg. She will leave Cher
bourg on the return voyage Octo-
Der II,
The total capacity of the Levia-
than is more than 5000 passengers.
although her record passenger list
to date is 2.700. The usual passen-
ger regulations will be dropped
while the legionnaires are aboard
and they will be allowed the run of
the ship. no matter what class they
may travel in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-28
AUTO MEN HOLDING
FETE AT MANOR CLUB
Athletic Events Ranging From
Trick Races to Golf Will Fea-
ture Program.

Prospective motor car purchasers
in Washington today found it diff
cult to spend their money along auto
mobile row. The reason was the
annual outing of the Washington
Automotive Trade Association which
is being held at the Manor Club. Al
ways one of the high lights of the
associations social program. today S
outing attracted one of the largest
attendances in the history of the or
ganiza ton.
Athletic events ranging from three
legged races to golf featured the pro-
gram. which got under way at !
O'Clock this afternoon.
In addition to the track field and
golf events, tennis matches and swim
ming contests as well as a base ball
game were on the schedule for the
afternoon. Keen competition for the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-28
BUS ROUTE EXTENDED.

The Washington motor
bus line was given permission by the
Public Utilities Commission today to
extend It's route in Washington from
the present terminus. at Little Ninth
and c streets, to the Capitol Park
Hotel.
The commission, however, denied
the company's application for author
ity to loop it's busses around the block
containing the Willard and Washing
ton Hotels. Traffic Director William
Fl. Harland objected to this plan be-
cause of the traffic congestion on the
streets surrounding these hotels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-28

States Civil Service Commission. for
the purpose of creating a list OF
eligibles for appointment as pension
ados.'
The Civil Service Commission will
assist the bureau in conducting the
entrance examination. The examina'
ton. open to both man and woman
Fflipinos in the United States, Is to be
for those desiring to pursue POSTCARD
uate studies or other courses in edu-
catlonal institutions of the United
states at the expense of the govern
ment of the Philippines.
Scholarships will be awarded in ac-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-28

counting, agriculture. chemistry. edu-
! cation. engineering and surveying.
Fourteen scholarships are open. APP
pointees will get a pension Of $40
month, in addition to tuition, and &C.
tual and necessary travelling expenses
| In the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-28
Placed on Retired List.

Sergt. George Hall, service de-
tachment. District of Washington,
and First Sergt. James Sprueil,
10th Cavalry at Fort Huachuca, Ariz.,
have been placed on the Army re.
tired list on their own applications
each having had more than 80 years
active military service,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-28
Scalded in Accident.

While working at 46S Pennsylva-
MIA avenue yesterday afternoon. James
Brown, colored. 81 years old. 40
Fourth street, overturned a kettle of
boiling water and severely scalded
his legs. He was treated at Cas-
ualty Hospital by DR.. Gandolfo. His
condition was reported undetermined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-28
Voluntary Bankruptcy.

The Pearson Co.. a corporation, yes
terday filed a petition in the District
Supreme Court to be adjudged vol.
untary bankrupt. The company lists
it's assets at $5,70S and Its debts as
$6,531.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-28
Mai. Emmons Ordered Here.

Mai. Delos C. Emmons. Army Air
Corps at Crissy Field, Preside of San
Francisco. has been ordered to this
city for duty in the office Of the chief
of Air Corps. Munitions Building,
EFFECTIVE August 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-28
CHANCE GIVEN FILIPINOS
FOR FREE SCHOLARSHIPS
Special Examination Announced
for Creating List Of Eligibles for
Higher Education Courses.

An examination open to Filipinos
only has been authorized for the first
time by the Bureau of Insular Affairs,
It was announced today by the United
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-28

Selective breeding applied to forest
trees would produce fast growing.
vigorous varieties, experiments show.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-23
By Hannah Wing

NHIERE are many delectable
i dishes to be made from home
grown pears. Although they are
probably most often eaten fresh
or stewed, a few wise persons
have learned that they are more
delicious baked. To these stuffed
baked pears might be suggested.
For this dish large pears are
pared and cored and the centers
stuffed with seeded raiEins. dates,
chopped nuts, tart n1arrnalade or.
cocoanut or a mixture Of these.
Place the pears close together in
the bottom of a baking dish, add
q little water, very little sugar,
and bake slowly until the pears
are tender.
A favorite pear dessert il made
with pears and rice. One-half cup
Of rice cooked in one cup Of boil.
ing water In a double boiler Until
all the water is absorbed, is added
to one and one-half cups Of milk
and cooked until the rice ID tender.
One-fourth cup Of sugar and the
yolks of two eggs are added to
this and the whole moulded in a
pudding mold. 1t is served with
halves of pears cooked in rich
syrup and sprinkled with a bit Of
cut preserved ginger.
Any finely favored fully ripe
pear makes a fine salad with a
French dressing. Strips of pi-
rnento. balls Of cream cheese or
whole cherries are often used to
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-23
Is RDT on IT'S WAY BY A.
DEVoTEE OF. LOVE

NxI0USLY watch the street under the green
~ OF the trees for the uniform Of the posan
have grown to know the very minute that he
behind the high wall Of the house at the The very Of
his farther than would know double
he is one tick late your heart begins miss and hurry And
when at last he swings into your gate and his whistle thrills
the dor and you fly to meet him with face like Summer dawn
certain fat letter that he brings and you have
your letter safe in hand sometimes wonder where
has been since it left his hand everybody
the Of business way didn't open eyes and think
different from other letter that had
Surely al the world knew it was > LovE-IETTERl
But the adventures of this arera
It is the hectic journey Of letter that goes by oy"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-23

back and as you do 50. try to
feel conscious of each vertebra of
your back unfolding in turn. Con.
tinue TO straighten your back as
slowly as possible until you reach
an upright kneeling position. Re-
peat this exercise also, several
times.
If you practice these two exer.
cises faithfully. month in and
month out. they will add i'm.
measurably to the supple strength
and grace of your spine.
In addition. I am sure you wish
the skin texture of your back to
be soft and smooth as pale pink
ivory. So you are sure to like the
following lotion or liquid powder.
which should be applied on q
sponge after your back has been
thoroughly cleansed:
Pure oxide Of zinc, one ounce:
glycerin. one dram: rosewater,
four ounces: essence of roses,
four drops.
Shake the bottle well before
using this lotion. You may have
to engage the services of some
member of your family in sapply-
ing it to your back. Ask her to
wipe your back softly with
towel before the lotion is dry. so
that it win not streak.
Carry your backbone straight.
II you wish to relax, rest easily in
a chair with your back against the
back Of the chair, which may be
tilted slightly, and let your back.
bone lean against the back Of the
chair. But when you do sit erect
or stand hold yourself straight,
with erect spine and neck. To do
so adds UNNECESSARILY to the grace
and poise Of your entire body.