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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-31

one afternoon recently. Forty-four
were going east on East Main
street, while twenty were going
north and south on Stanley street,
and the remainder were going west
en- East Main street. Some, Of
course. turned at the intersection,
but by actual count, only Is drivers
reduced speed and sounded horns.
OF the fifteen who thus obeyed the
law and thereby made travel safer
for themselves and others on the
highway. seven were obliged to ap-
ply the brakes and come to quick
stops. Had they not been cautious
and careful, their recklessness
would have caused collisions, be-
yond all doubt, In the short time
the corner was watched, there was
one accident. causing slight damage
10 the fender OF pleasure car
which was grazed by a truck. and
strangely enough, the drivers con-
cerned had sounded the horns of
their respective vehicles as they
approached the corner. but one
made the mistake Of starting too
soon after having brought his car
10 a stop to allow the other machine
to pass
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-31

A London man has a bald parrot,
very talkative, which records show
was captured by a British soldier in
India in 1901.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-31

Among the favorite names given
Maori girls are: Plume of the Pre-
cious Bird. White Heron. Young
Lady in Love, The Diamond.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-31

IS Lisbon, May 81 (UP)-Col. Fran
cesco De Pinedo will remain at Hor-
ia. Azores. Is days. reports from
there said today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-05-31
No Use For Horns

At Winter and Spring streets.
where, 1t is said. more near acct
dents are recorded than in any 9TH
er part OF the city. IS cars passed
during a ten minute period late IN
the afternoon. Seventeen were going
east on Winter street and eight were
going west. Thirteen were going
north on Spring and the remainder
in the opposite direction. During
this particular period. not a car that
passed. turned the corner. although
an hour later it was noticed that
several cars turned from Spring into
Winter, and fully as many turned
from Winter into Spring. Here
again, it was observed that some
drivers might as we'll have thrown
away the horns. for they had no
use for them despite the fact that
traffic conditions demanded that
every care be used to prevent COL
lisions. Three drivers seemed to in
crease the speed of their cars as
they approached the intersection.
and another was we'll to the left Of
the center Of Spring street as he
drove past the intersection. Two
women drivers We're conspicuous by
the pains they took to avoid COL
lision. one OF them coming to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18
Woes of Age

The saddest thing about old age Is
loss of appetite; the menu bores the
graybeard sage, and nothing tastes
Just right. He feeds himself with
knives and forks, he feeds himself
with spoons, and nlacaroni tastes like
corks, and waffies taste like prunes
His wife exhausts her splendid skill
Preparing dishes fine; and all things
taste much like a pill, it's an ordeal
to dine. The coffee lacks it's old time
punch, the pancakes are a crime: he
signs while struggling with his lunch,
and weeps at breakfast time. He
shudders at the luscious tripe, and
gags when drinking tea, and says
the eggs were over-ripe when gath
cred from the tree. Then he gets ali
the almanacs the drug store can pro-
vide, and reads the dark and dismal
cracks for sufferers supplied. Its
he remarks, that's put
me on the blink, and compounds made
of roots and barks ] see I'll have to
drink" lie pours the healing bit
tiers down, he takes them every day:
and in his mouth the taste is brown,
his steak still tastes like hay. The
pudding that he loved so well when
he was young and hale. now has an
ancient. fishlike smell, the pies seem
fiat and stale. He tries out all the
wondrous dope the druggist can pro
duce, and still the sausage tastes
like rope, the cream like onion juice.
And then at last the truth appears
and knocks him off his feet; it is the
burden of his years that spoils the
things he'd eat. 1t is no use to flush
his works with nostrums nicely
blent; the druggist and his seven
clerks can't help him worth a cent.
The appetite that once he knew is
gone foreyermore. because his age is
or maybe sixty-four.
WALT MASON.
(Convrirhf 1907
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18
RIGID EXAMINATIONS
FOR new DRY POSTS
Records and Characters of All APP
plicants Will Be Investigated
by Commission.

Applicants for the positions of pro-
hibition agent and administrator must
undergo a searching examination into
their character and their past record.
in addition to an oral examination by
officials of the Civil Service Commits
sion, the commission announced yes
terday The rigid character examina-
tions are to be undertaken In con-
nection with placing of the Bureau
of Prohibition Enforcement under the
civil service, and are in line with
the intention of the commission to
remove prohibition enforcement from
the old system of political appoint
mentS.
Those who apply for the higher ad
ministrative posts, the commission
said today, will not have to undergo
a written examination, but the same
rigid character inquiry and oral eX-
animation will be instituted, and in
addition they will be rated on demon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18
PREACHER
| FOR $1,000 THEFT
Woman Alleges Itinerant
Minister Exercised Singular.
! Religious Power Over Her.

ATLANTA, March 1s.-Rev. Rich
ard Jordon, itinerant preacher, was
arrested here last night on the state
ment to police of Miss limo G. Hughes,
comely middle-aged Doctors secretary,
that a singular religious influence ne
exercised over her prompted ner 10
take some $4,000 from her employer.
Miss Hughes, described as "eXcep-
tionally RELIGIOUS" was arrested on a
charge of larceny earlier in the day
on complaint of DR.. J. w. Landham,
bv WHOM, she had been employed sew
e,al wears. The police said she read
iIv admitted taking the money in
small amounts over a lengthy period,
but claimed she did so because she
was Influenced" by Jordon, 6s, whom
she believed to be a man or Coo ana
worthy Of trust
Sums Turned Over to Preacher.
He would meet her daily on her
vay to the bank with money to de-
posit for the physician, according 10
the police version of her concession
and she would turn over to the
nrea cher sums ranging from 81 to 500
at a time.
Her free admission when confronted
with an audit of her books that she
took the money, her insistent declara-
ton that Jorden Influenced her. ana
her unimpeachable reputation led Or.
T.andham to believe her story, he de-
clared. -.
The preacher, who is charged with
receiving stolen goods, refused TO as
cuss the case. Miss Hughes was IN an
historical condition in her cell in the
county Jail tonight and quoted scrip
ture to newspaper men who sought to
interview her.
Family Prominent i'm Church.
Miss Hughes, who is SO, is a native
OF Gainesville. Ga, where her family
long has been prominent in church
circles. She was said to have met
the preacher there through her par
ents, who attended his services in 1917.
The minister, according TO authorities.
persuaded her that she possessed
talents which should be given more
opportunity to develop than Gaines
VILE afforded, and she came to At
lanta the following year
After trying several positions, she
was employed by DR.. Landham, who
said he found her quiet, studious and
ambitious. Residing at the Y: w. {.
A., where she was considered model
guest" she took up the study of art
and was said to have amazed painting
instructors by her development.
Woman's Money Missing.
Investigators retained by her en-
ployer reported that much of her own
money cannot be accounted for. She
claimed, however, according to The
police. that the preacher was en-
trusted with insurance policies and
bonds belonging to her parents.
DR.. Landham said her salary was
$l25 a month, that she spent only a
small part of it for board, virtually
nothing on luxuries excepting paint
ing equipment, Stunned shows and
all forms of entertainment and wore
handmade clothes sent to her by her
mother. Yet, he declared, she has
nothing to show for several years of
work.
Miss Hughes is being held in de-
fault of $4,000 bond.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18
REALTY MEN GATHER.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ALEXANDRIA. Va, March IS
At a meeting of the Alexandria, Ar
lington and Fairfax Real Estate Board
at George Mason Hotel Thursday night
William A. Heron. director of the
extension work of the National Real
Estate Board. was principal speaker.
Other speakers introduced were
Edgar Allen, president Virginia Real
Estate Board, and Charles G. Bowe,
former chairman of Virginia Realty
Commission.
Mr.. Bowe pointed out that the Nir-
ginia real estate law was a model one
and that similar laws have been
adopted by % States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18

strated executive ability and other
personal characteristics.
The commission Is drawing up plans
for the examinations to furnish APP
pointments for about 1900 prohibition
agents. 800 inspectors, $50 alcohol and
brewery inspectors. 100 Investigators,
60 administrators and so deputy ad.
illustrators.
Fourteen hundred of the $500 EN-.
ployes of the prohibition service were
in the classified civil service at the
time of passage of the reorganization
act March 3, the commission eX.
planned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18
ZOO, 900 MEN TO PAUSE.
Will Stop Work Five Minutes to
Honor w. C. Winston.

More than loco 600 men, engaged
in construction work of all sorts under
the direction Of the members of the
Associated General Contractors If
America, will stop work for FIVE min
utes tomorrow as a tribute to the
memory of w. c. Winston, known as
'the Grand Old Man of Construction,
who died Monday at Los Angeles.
Winston was engaged in construc-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18

ton work for half a century. building
more than II 900 miles of railroad
In the United States and In South
America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18

Many a man has become a jailbird
as a result Of his endeayors to feather
his nest. 91r.-
Evening star., 1927-09-11
CANAL ZONE CAMP
TO Be ABANDONED
Ga|Iiard, Old Military Post,
Long a Spot Rich in His
toriCaI Interest.

Abandonment of Camp Gaillard.
Canal Zone. on September q a his
toric old military and civil station,
which has been directed by official
War Department orders, will remove
from the Panama Canal Zone spot
rich in historical interest. as it was
there that John +. Stevens, an emf
nent engineer, first prepared his plans
for the canal and where he perfected
his organization for its construction.
1t Mas also where Maj. Gen. George
II. Goethals developed these plans
and built the canal which is now con-
sidered one of the greatest engineer.
ing projects in the world. The COM
munities of Empire. Las Cascadas.
Paja and Camp Otis. near Camp
Gaillard, then known as Culebra,
sheltered more than 10000 people. The
offices and quarters of the great staff
assembled by Gen. Goathals during
the period of the canal were estab-
nshed at Culebra itself.
Turned Over to Army.
Upon the completion of the canal
the Culebra buildings were turned
over to the Regular Army and Camp
Gaillard was established and so
named in honor of Maj. Gaillard. who
piaXeQ prominent part III super
vising the excavation of the canal
through the great Continental Di-
vide. 1t was for this reason that the
name Culebra Cut was changed to
Gaillard Cut.
Camp Gaillard was the home sta
tion of successive regiments, and dur
ing the World War there was organ
lied at the reservation a second regi-
ment of Porto Rican soldiers, the AID.
in addition to the 65th at San Juan,
p. r. This additional Porto Rican
regiment is now made inactive, the
non commissioned officers and Sc
lected number of other enlisted men
being transferred to the parent 65th
and the remainder discharged.
Camps Being SaIvaged.
The entire post of Camp Gaillard
is now being salvaged by soldier labor
and the lumber and other material
which may be utilized for further
building operations will be shipped to
other posts in the Canal Zone for
that purpose.
1t will be but short time after
September 81 when the government
of the Canal Zone will take over what
remains. and after salvaging what is
desired will sell the remainder of
what material is left at auction.
The old Office building occupied by
Gen. GOethals. more recently used as
a barracks, has been demolished.
Evening star., 1927-09-11
THE DAILY
HOROSCOPE
Monday, September 12.

Tomorrow is a day of conflicting
planetary influences, according to
astrology. which finds, however, that
the afternoon Is more fortunate than
the morning.
Adverse aspects are strong about
noon, when it is wise not to under
take important constructive work.
The tendency of the mind, while
subject to the malefic influences, Is
destructive in thought, the seers point
out.
Judgment is not to be trusted when
the stars menace as in this days con
figuration.
Warning is given against impul-
sive speech and action. which may
precipitate quarrels and misunder.
standings.
While there is a good sign for those
who enjoy power wealth and infiu.
ence,. they may be Inclined to be
domineering and difficult to deal with
tomorrow.
Managers of political aspirants and
promoters of business projects may
find those whose interests they serve
contrary and illogical.
This rule is most unfavorable to
domestic happiness, making for quar-
rels and even divorces.
Women are we'll directed in the
afternoon, when they should use all
their best energies in business affairs.
1t is read as lucky wedding day II
the ceremony is performed in the eve.
ming.
There is a promising sign for thea
ters, which should profit by the days
advertising.
Newspapers and magazines should
be used for publicity while this rule
prevails.
Persons whose birth date 1t Is have
tho augury of year of big expert
ences. Success Is forecast.
Children born on that day probably
will attain fame. Both boys and girls
may rise to heights in public careers.
fCopyright. 1921
American methods are being adopt.
Evening star., 1927-09-11

in compiling and distributing 100000
sets of the history of the Union and
Confederate navies to schools and col
leges over the country. Nine publica.
tions dealing with the World War
have been issued. in which the section
played an important part.
The section took an active part in
getting up plans for the picture. "Old
Ironsides'' and has aided substantial
ly with such other films as 1.-THE Sea
Hawk "
Evening star., 1927-09-11
WIFE SLAYiNG CHARGED.
Former Norfolk, Va, Painter to
Go on Trial Soon.

RALEIGH, N. c., September 10
@.-With the murder charge against
Dorsey st. Clair Hamilton. IS. former
Norfolk, Va, painter, standing out as
the most prominent of 1870 cases, Judge
N. A. Sinclair, Fayetteville. Monday
viii open the September term of Grim
inal Superior Court here.
Hamilton Is charged with Staying
his wife by firing five bullets into her
body on August s, at the home of
Charles Harwood, near here. Hamil-
ton is about recovering from wounds
he inflicted on himself after the al.
legged shooting of his wife.
In March Glasgow. Scotland, had
the lowest death rate in its history.
Evening star., 1927-09-11

American methods are being adopt
ed by the National Railways of Mex
leo.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-31
AGED WIDOW OF EDITOR
 IS DEAD IN HARTFORD
Mrs. Matilda C. Root Clark. De- sccndcd from One of Capitol's Old
 est Families. Prominent Socially.

Hartford. Oct. 3l.-lPl-Mrs. Ma tilda (. Root Clark, widow of Charles Hopkins Clark, many years editor Of the Hartford Courant. died this morning at 7:3o at her home, at tGo Garden street. She had hocn an invalid four years. Death was caused by infirmlties of old age.
 Mrs. Clark was born in this city January 27, 1S4S, daughter of Elijah K. oRot and Matilda (Colt) Root, Her parents built the house at l6o Garden street in 1858 and she had since lived there.
 Her marriage to Mir Clark was in .1S99.
 NIr Clark died September 5. 1926. Mrs. Clark was life long attendant at the Asylum Hill Congregational church.
 She was a member of Ruth Wyllys chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, the Society of the Colonial Danes In Connecticut. the Art Society Of Hartford. the town and country club and the Saturday Morning club.
 She leaves a stepson, Fire Commis- sioner Horace E. Clarke, q step daughter. Mary Welch, wife of Henry k. Wclch. five tep-grandchildren, and a brother, Dr, Edward K. Root, all Of Hartford
 The funeral will be held Wednes- day afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-31
MISS ANNA E. STEPHAN
 DIES IN CALIFORNIA
Former Local Resident. SC Years Cid. Member of South Church
 For 43 Years

Miss Anna E. Shipman. S6 years old. member of one of New Brit ans oldest families, and a member Of the South Congregational church for 4S years, died at the home of her nephew, Ralph w. Shipman of san Jose, Calif.. yesterday. She liv- cd in this city until last fall when she left to visit her nephew.
 Although the trip was an unusual one for a person Of her age, she arrived in California without any effect on her health. When she be- came ill. her relatives feared for her safety if she tried to return.
 She had made her home in this city since her youth and was widely known here. For 15 years previous 10 leaving this city, she resided with Mrs. Sarah A. Doolittle of Hart street until the latter's death. She was a member of the Woman's as- SoCiation Of the south Congregation al church.
 No near relatives survive her. The remains will be sent to Yonkers, N. r.. for burial In the family lrt there. John J. Doolittle, undertak- rr Of MidI1rtOwD will ha in Chorrn
New Britain herald., 1927-10-31
MOTORISTS GIVEN
 RULE OF CONDUCT
Etiquette for Those Who Cross
 Railroad Tracks Defined
SUPREME COURT DECIDES
Review of Case Granted Dr. Fred
 crick A. Cook, Jailed For Mall Fraud, But Refused Convicted Federal Prohibition Law yiolator.

Washington. Oct. 31 LP)--A rule of conduct for automobilists and others who cross railroad tracks was lalo down today by the supreme court in case appealed by the Baltimore and Ohio railroads.
 In setting aside a Judgement in favor of the estate of Nathan Good man. killed at Whitfield, Ohio, the court. through Justice Holmes de- clared that when a man goes upon railroad track. he knows that he goes 10 a place where he will be killed if train comes upon him be- fore he is clear Of the track. He knows that he must stop for the train, not the train stop for him,
 Acts on Own Risk
 Tn such circumstances 1t seems to Use that if q driver cannot be sure other whether a train is dangerously near he must stop and get out of his vehicle, although obviously he will not often be required to do more than to stop and look It seems to Us that if he relies upon not hear ing the train or any signal and takes no further prccaution. he does so at his own risk"
 The court announced that it had lad down this rule Of conduct for the control of al courts "once for all "
New Britain herald., 1927-10-31
RADIO "nllKE" SCARES RUTH ELDER
 MORE THAN ALL ATLANTIC DANGERS
Standing, Trembling Like Schoolgirl, Noted Aviatrix Reads Message to European Fans-Ready to
 Try Again Next Year, She Says.

Paris, Oct. 31 P>-Ruth Elder and Captain George W. Haldeman broadcast to all France today their appreciation of the ma gnifcent re- ception" they have been accorded since their arrival in Paris.
 Miss Elder told her hearers how glad she was that she did not have 10 leave France immediately-that she could have a week in Paris, while Captain Haldeman echoed his flight partners words, saying that his only regret was that the flight had not been entirely successful so that they could have seen Paris q fortnight sooner.
 "In be ready to try again next year. however," Captain Haldeman concluded.
 The speeches, which were in Eng fish, were broadcast from the Sor- bonne Pathological Laboratory.
 Miss Elder, making her debut as q radio broadcaster. said that she found the experience more terrify- ing than transatlantic flying. Sit ting behind the microphone, she
New Britain herald., 1927-10-31
POLICE SEEK YOUTH
 AND GIRL COMPANION
Couple Riding in Accident Car, Said To Have Disappeared Immcdi-
 atcIy After Crash Early Today

Hartford, Oct. 31. P}-TWo auto mobiles were demolished, one man was injured, and the police are seek irg young man and his girl con- panion who were riding in one of the cars and who disappeared directly after the smash which occurred here carly this morning. The couple who disappeared, leaving Joseph Mott of this city under the wreck of his own automobile, were riding in a small coupe which the police believe was stolen. It bore Vermont marker num- bers, 51G61. The engine numbers on the little car were filed off. II is thought the owner Of the car attend ed the Yale-Dartmouth game on Sat urday.
 After the man and girl had disap- peared. Mott was extricated from be meath the wreck of his car by pas sersby. He is suffering from an in jury to his back.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-31

Diphtheria Situation Serious
 in Connecticut; Doctors Take
 Measures to Prevent Epidemic
Disease More Prevalent In State During Past Five Months Than In Any Summer Since 1924-Fear
 Worst Months of Year May Increase Number.

Hartford Oct. 21.-lP}-Cnless at once the diphtheria situation may reach serious proportions in Con- necticut declares State Health Con- missioner Stanley H. Osborn today in bulletins to physicians around the state. This disease has been more prevalent in the state during the past five months than in any sum- msr since 1924, says the commits sioncr and November and December, when diphthcria cases are more numerous than at any other time of year, are approaching. The commis- sion"r encloses statistical records in the bulletins to show the alarming
New Britain herald., 1927-10-31
Connecticut State
 Flower Makes Poor Fodder for Cattle

Hartford, Oct. 31 P}--Laurel may be the state flower of Con- necticut but that does not pre- vent it from giving sheep and cattle awful stomach aches" ac- cording 10 a report made to the commissioner of domestic ami mals by the state highway com missioner.
 The information came out when the road head asked the animal head for his opinion on the claim of q Norwich farmer who was asking compensation for the death or COW which had nibblod some wild cherry bark from q pile of brush wood left beside road by highway workers.
 Wild cherry bark may be n sure cure for rheumatism and mountain laurel may be the state flower. but neither of them do cattle any good" was the answer.