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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-02
JUDGE AUKAM OFFERS RELIEF
FOR TANGLE IN POLICE COURT
Head of Municipal Court Extends Aid IN
Docket Mes" and Denies Charges of
Log-Rolling at Hearing.

court trial. He presented a draft OF
the bill, which he said the Commits
sioners would consider tomorrow. II
contains a provision to eliminate com
pulsory night traffic court. leaving IL
optional with the Police Court to
hold night sessions as deemed fit.
Eldridge Approves.
Traffic Director M. o. Eldridge an
nounced the bill had his approval
Corporation Counsel Frank Stephens
stated that 1t appeared to him 'as If
1t were in pretty good shape.
Mr.. Stephens, later taking the
stand, told the committee that the
Districts law business was fairly
well up to date. Representative Ham
mer Of North Carolina quizZed him
persistently regarding matters of
procedure in the office, striking
strongly at the failure of local courts
to admit assessed value as good
testimony in considering the full
value of property for condemnation
work. He was asked to confer with
Department of Justice officials con-
corning suggestions for remedying
certain methods of procedure in such
cases.
Joseph A.. Burkart, president of the
District Bar Association, appeared at
the hearing. He was asked by
Chairman Gibson for the opinion of
the Bar Association on the suggested
consolidation of Municipal and Police
Court. He asked time until the
matter was taken up with the board
of directors of the Bar Association
next Friday. He was notified that
he would be summoned again after
that date. For similar purpose
E'ra6nrinI< nf 10
Barristers' Club, was also a witness
at the hearing, and he also asked for
an opportunity to consult with his
executive committee before making a
statement on the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-02
TAYLOR, ACQUITTED,
AGAIN UNDER FIRE
Witness Charges Represent
alive Solicited Funds From
Tennessee PoStmaSterS.

By the Associated Press.
The charge that Representative
Taylor, Republican, Tennessee,
solicited funds from Tennessee post
masters to make up a 1922 campaign
deficit, was revived today before a
Senate committee which is consider.
ing the nomination of A. V. McLane
for another term as district attorney
for the middle Tennessee district.
Fred Arm of Chattanooga, pre-
sented a photostatic copy of u letter
he said Taylor sent to Joseph F.
Morrow, the Mount Pleasant post
master, in 1924, asking a 500 con-
tribution toward $4,000 deficit, and a
photostatic copy of a check he said
Morrow sent to Taylor. The witness
said he had called to the attention of
McLane this evidence, but so far as
he could remember, McLane made no
answer.
Taylor PrObed Thrice.
Taylor has been investigated by
three Tennessee grand juries but not
indicted. He himself asked the
ject thoroughly.
Senator Mcclellan. Democrat, Ten
nessee, also pleaded for wide open
discussion"
rs Morrow now a postmaster"
asked Senator Robinson, Republican,
Indiana, chairman of the subcom-
mittee.
No" Arm replied.
Were not charges preferred against
him." Robinson asked.
Yes"
Suspects Interference.
Arm stated that Federal inspectors
were examining the books of John w.
Jackson, Columbia postmaster, who
testified before the grand jury and
who was to appear before the commit
tee. thus preventing his appearance
today.
81 feel that is more than coinci-
dence,' Arm added.
do you mean the Government is
interfering with these hearings?" Sen
ator Robinson asked.
THAT is my suspicion"
GRAND JURY IGNORES CHARGE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-02
SATURDAY ASKED
FOR DISTRICT DAY
ZihIman Authorized to Confer
With Majority Leader
of House.

Chairman Zihlman of the House
District committee was authorized to-
day to confer with Majority Leader
Tilson with a view to having Satur-
day reserved as a special day in the
House devoted to District of Columbia
legislation.
A sharp controversy arose in com.
mittee when Representative Reid of
Illinois moved that the Gasque bill,
providing for election of members of
the Board of Education, he put at
the top of the list of District bills.
This brought from Representative
Hammer OF North Carolina the re-
tort that such an action would result
in abandonment of all District legis-
lation this session.
Other members of the committee
agreed that the GasQue bill was too
controversial to be taken up at this
time and Representative Blanton of
Texas ended the discussion by moving
that the measure be taken up at the
next regular District day in the
House, which virtually disposes of
1t at this session.
Owing to the legislative situation in
the House, Chairman Zihlman ex-
planned 1t would be impossible to have
District day until about the middle
of next week. The legislative appropri-
alton bill viii follow the District supply
measure, he said, and on Tuesday there
will be a 12-hour debate on the agri-
cultural bill. Due to this Mr. Zihlman
was instructed to arrange, if possible,
for time next Saturday on District
measures to be agreed upon between
him and Majority Leader Tilson.
The women's police bill, Mr.. Zihl-
man said, was one of the measures he
regarded as possible of passage in that
event. Representative Hammer who
opposed the bill in committee said he
would not obstr-uct 1t on the floor. 1t
was the consensus Of committee mem
bers that while the women police
bill was not a perfect measure, it would
be better to put it through at this time
rather than wait until next session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-02
THE WEATHER

District-Fair tonight and probably
tomorrow; slightly colder tomorrow:
minimum temperature about S6 de-
grees.
Maryland--PrtIy cloudy and colder
tonight; tomorrow partly cloudy.
Virginia-Mostly fair tonight and
tomorrow; slightly colder in north por-
ton tonight
West virginia-Partly cloudy to-
night and tomorrow; not much change
in temperature.
Records for "a Hours.
THERMOMETERS pm, 46; s pm,
IS; IL midnight, Al; 4 am, As; am,
46: noon. So.
Barometer-4 pm, 1927; s PM,
1920: IL midnight. 30.0S; am. sc. 09;
8 am. 30.16; noon, 30.18.
Highest temperature, SO, occurred
at noon today. Lowest temperature,
43, occurred at 10 pm. yesterday
Temperature same date last year
Highest, Al; lowest, 81.
Tide Tables.
Furnished by United States Coast and
Geodetic Survey.)
Today-Low tide. ga am. and 2:2S
pm; high tide, S:07 am and 1923 pm.
Tomorrow--Low tide, 3:11 am. and
500 pm; high tide, $50 am. and 9:12
pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose 7:15 am; sun sets
5:29 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises TIA am; sun
sets $50 pm.
Moon rises TAI am; sets 5:56 pm.
Automobile lamps to be lighted one.
half hour after sunset.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of the
water at Great Falls at a.m.-Tem-
perature, 80; condition, very muddy.
Weather i'm Various Cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-02
MOTOR EXPORTS GROW.
Buses and Trucks Held Response
BILE for Increase.

Larger exports of trucks and buses
were held responsible by the Com
.merce Department today for the in
exports of passenger automobiles,
trucks and buses in 1926 over 1925.
These exports totaled 305,256 units,
valued at $223, 500, 726, compared with
302,931 units, valued at 1927, 5S9, 232,
in 1925.
Unit value of passenger car exports
in 1926 declined to $740 from a unit
value of $757 in 1925. Australia and
Argentina retained their places as the
two leading passenger car markets of
the United States In 1926, with receipts
of 1890 cars valued at $40, 999, 900
and 25,552 cars valued at $685. 29,
respectively. Canada replaced the
United Kingdom in third place
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-02

The European bison, which once
ranged wild in European forests, is
now a rare zoo curiosity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-02
FOREIGN.
ARGENTINA.N

For the week ending February l. 1927.
nre--Precpitation.o
Cur. Depar. Cur. Depar.
Corn and north
ern wheat area ~ - OIL --o.6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-02
ALABAMANS DANCE.

Alabamans assembled last night at
the annual ball of the Alabama So
ciety. held at the Willard Hotel. and
attended by many guests as well as
members of the society.
Miss Myra Steagall, daughter Of
Representative Steagall, was queen
of the ball, and introduced by SEN
ator Hefiin, who eulogized his State
and its DaOple
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-02
Returns mo True Bill i'm Taylor
Case i'm Tennessee.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, February 2 Up,
Representative j. VIII Taylor, east
Tennessee Republican, won a second
tilt with his aecusers yesterday when
a Federal grand jury in District
Court here returned mo true bill
after investigating charges that Mr..
Taylor had unlawfully solicited cam.
paign money from Federal Office
holders.
The case was presented to the
grand jury by Linsay Phillips, United
States district attorney for western
Tennessee, who had received data
from the Department of Justice at
Washington purporting to support
the charges of irregularities against
the Republican national committee
man and Representative from the
second district of Tennessee.
Witnesses examined yesterday in
cluded several postmasters.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-03

old Fort Erie where American and British troops, fighting on this frontier in the War of 1912, clashed for the last time.
 Of equal significance Is the fact that the Amberican end of the bridge rests on the site of Fort Porter. recently abandoned as an army post after half century.
 The desirability of having the structure stand as a memorial to the century of peace between the United States and Canada was urged, and in consequence the name Peace Bridge" was given the structure. Built by a private company of Canadians and Ameri- cans, it vii be operated as a toll bridge until the builders are re- paid, and then it will become the property of the Governments of New York and Ontario.
 At the dedication and thanks giving ceremonies the parties rep resenting the two nations will meet at the middle of the bridge. After courtesies are exchanged symbolic ribbons will be cut. Then the Brit ish and Canadian party will be
New Britain herald., 1927-08-03
List of Suits Filed
 For City Court Here

An action in foreclosure has been brought by Rackliffe Bros. Co.,, Inc, against Salvatore Scalise and the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States, through Edward A. Mag The writ is returnable in the city court the fourth Monday of August and the plaintiff seeks fore closure and possession of liened property on Relvidere Extension and s45O damages. Constable Frank Clynes served the papers.
 P. C. Mcintyre, through William r. Curtin. has instituted action for $500 damages against George Rather of New Haven. The writ Is returna- ble in the city court the third Mon day of August and Constable Clynes served the papers,
 Five actions have been brought by Michaels Jewelry store, through Attorney Monroe s. Gordon. All five are returnable in the city court the third Monday of August and Con- stable John Recor served the papers. The defendants and the amounts of attachment are as follows: William Delaney. s90; Sam Balfore. s60; Louis C. Burdick, s55; Joseph Tod sia. $25 and Stanley Grzesczyk, S3O.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-03
To Guard Legionnaires
 With Heavy Insurance

New York. Aug. P-EXistence Of an insurance policy protecting the American Legion Paris convention against anything short of a universal cataclysm was revealed today.
 X policy for s175.0oo has been issued by Lloyd's Insurance syndi- cate of London agreeing to pay in full any losses sustained due to ma rine perils, severance of diplomatic relations between the United States and any other country and France and any other country, financial panic in the United States. war per ills and strikes.
 Frank B. Hall, Jr., broker, who said he was the agent who arrang- ed the policy, declined to name the amount of the premium. The policy. he said. was taken out IS months ago. Compulsory insurance also has been arranged at low rate against accident. sickness or death for those making the trip.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-03

Buffalo, N. Y, P,-Where forts stood a century ago, Peace Bridge stands today. It is a symbol of grow ing friendship between two great nations and the heir apparent to the British throne, the Vice president of the United States. and other high ranking representative of the United States and Great Britain will meet on the Buffalo Erie span on Sunday, August 2, to dedicate it.
 The occasion, incidentally, will give the American public its first opportunity to hear the voice of the Prince of Wales broadcast through American radio stations.
 Besides the Prince of Wales and vice president Charles G. Dawes such figures as Premier Stanley Baldwin of Great Britain, Premier w. l.. Mackenzie King of Canada, Secretary of State Frank B. kel- logg and Premier Howard Fergu- son of Otario. will delivsS address ses at the ceremony.
 Significant was the choice of the site for the Canadian end of the bridge. for the terminus is at Fort Erie, only a mile from the site of
New Britain herald., 1927-08-03
AT THE IIYCEUM

For Ladies Only" is a sparkling tale of a young office manager who vainly tries to prove that there is no place flor women in a business office-this screen story. with com petent players and a host Or genu- finely funny situations, is as pleasing entertainHent as one could desire.
 In 'The Winning Oar" starring George Walsh we find Romance! Thrills! Mystery! Neglect! Murder! srd Degree! Disgrace! Hopelessness. Sensation! Miracle! True Love!
 Thursday. Friday and Saturday the feature "The Thrill Hunter" starring William Haines, Is billed as a "super-speed comedy drama" Will liam Haines is we'll known and well liked here and deserves it as he is a versatile star of considerable per- sonality and ability.
 The companion feature will be Tn the First Degree" with an all star cast including Bryant Washburn, Gayne Whitman and Alice Calhoun.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-03
Twice Arrested Same
 Night in SOuthingtOn

Southingfton, Aug. R1Twice driving through the center of the town at a rate of 50 miles per hour police say, and the second time. one-half hour later for driving while intoxicated, when he came back to argue about his first arrest, is a record which D. Baird Lanning of 21S Washington street. Hartford, holds on the police blotter here.
 Lanning was arrested the first time at o'clock last night by Con- stables Thomas Murphy and T. J. Foley after he had been chased as
New Britain herald., 1927-08-03
Charging Horse Pushes
 Little Boy From Road

New Haven, Aug. 2 Pl-One of a team of fear maddened horses yes- terday showed the same instinct that leads a cavalry charger, in the heat of battle. to leap over the human bodies that lie in his path.
 Running away with a. milk deliv- cry wagon. while the driver was at 3 house on his route, the team came upon a 9-year-old boy playing in the street with his "express wagon" cart.
 One of the horses pushed the lad to one side with his nose as the team swept by. to plunge into an iron railing soon after.
 The boy was knocked down, but unhurt.
 Where is my express wagon 9" was his first worry
 The express wagon was found to be intact. but the milk wagon was not 50 fortunate. and one of the horses was badly injured.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-03
LITA MAKES CHANCE
Chaplin's Wife Engages New Law yers In Fight For Divorce and Part of Comedians Wealth.

Los Angeles, Aug. S-Lita Gray Chaplin today switched lawyers in her fight for a divorce and part of the fortune of her husband Char lie Chaplin. film comedian.
 Lyndol L. Young. William K. Young and Milton Young, who were associated with Mrs. Chaplin's un- cle,' Edwin T. McMurray, San Fran cisco attorneys. ,as counsel for the comedians wife announced they had withdrawn from the case.
 Differences in the matter of poll icy and procedure have caused us to withdraw from the case" Lyndol l.. Young said. I've are out and the substitution of other counsel will meet with our approval"
 Shortly thereafter McMurray an nounced the retention of the legal firm of Bradner Lee. Jr., and Ken yon Lee to represent Mrs. Chaplin. The change in attorneys will be ef fected formally Monday.
 The sudden change in counsel marked the second time Mrs. Chap lin has swapped attorneys since her sensational break with the comedian last November.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-03
OCTOBER 3 LAST
 DATE FOR TOWNS
Must Apply for State Road Aid
 by That Time

Announcement was made today by State Highway Commissioner John A. Macdonald that Connecticut towns and cities desiring to take ad- vantage of the state aid road appro- priation act passed by the last Gen. eral Assembly must take action on the matter prior to October 3. inas- much as the statute provides that such action shall be taken on or be- fore the first Monday in October following the date when the appro- priation became available. The an- nual s1,Ooo.O0O appropriation be- came available to the highway de- partment on July l, at which time all towns in the state were notified by the department that they might take advantage of it to the extent of S1o,000 for one year or s20,000 for two years. the maximum amounts allowed to any one com- all towns were furnished with full and complete description of the State Aid Act.
 The state aid road act passed by the General Assembly recognizes two classes of towns; i. e., first, towns having average annual re- ceipts from taxation of thirty thou sand dollars or less; and second. towns having average annual re- ceipts from taxation in excess of thirty thousand dollars" The first class of municipality is required to pay one-eighth of the cost of road construction, while the second class must pay one-quarter of the cost, the balance in both cases being taken from the annual appropria- tion.
 Under the state aid statute, those municipalities desiring to construct roads with financial assistance from the state, are required to act upon the matter at any regular or special town meeting and to appropriate a sufficient amount of money to pay it's pro rata share of the construc- tion: and the selectmen in those towns are required to make appli- cation to the commissioner for the balance from the funds appropriat- ed. The statute also contains provi- sions for unfinished portions of road and for anticipated appropri- ations.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-03
SOUTHERN LEADERS
 DISAGREE. 0N 'CAL'
"A Bigger Man., One Says, 'Playing Game'', , Another Feels

Memphis. Tenn, Aug. 8. R>-Poli- tical leaders of Tennessee. Arkansas and Mississippi commented on President Coolidge's statement yes- terday that he did not choose" to run for the presidency in 1928.
 Senator l.. D. Tyson, democrat, Tennessee. declared Tt would make MT. Coolidge bigger man in the eyes of the nation."
 Senator T. H. Caraway of Arkan- sas, democrat, declared that the presidents announcement would be hailed with delight, but. he added, there will always be the fear that there was a mental reservation that he might consider becoming a can didate if he is drafted to do so."
 President Coolidge is merely playing hide and seek with the American people," Senator Pat liar rison. democrat. Mississippi said. "The presidents statement means nothing. If President Coolidge ever winked his eye or had his fingers SAoSoCu HV llluSl V uoltc SO WItI he said, I do not choose to run for president in 192S.' If he really wanted to take himself out as presidential candidate why did he not say Under no circumstances will I seek the nomination or ac- cept if it is rendered me-"
 Commenting on the presidents announcement the Arkansas Gazette
 Little Rock) takes the attitude that the president meant that he would not accept the nomination and sail, That so sure did MT. Coolidge seem of the republican and so favorable were the prospects for his re-election,- barring things now unforseen-that he will be accounted to have declin- ed a term in the White House."
New Britain herald., 1927-08-03
TURNPIKE PATROL NOW EFFECTIVE
State Police to Round Up
 Racing Fiends

New Haven, Aug. Pl-Six state policemen. under the direction Of Trooper William Schatzman, of this city. last night took up the task of maintaining a patrol of the Milford turnpike from 3 in the afternoon to eight in the morning in an effort to bring to close the series of acci- dents in which 21 have lost their lives since the opening of the pres ent calendar year.
 Besides SchatZman. the patrol comprises Troopers Kenneth Ring rose, Thomas Murphy, Edward Fo- ley, Charles Phelps and David Aus tin. The officers are to work when the second will take up the task. The state troopers will be on duty seven days a week and will cover the entire six miles of that portion of the Post road which has been dubbed death pike"
 The move is the latest of a series designed to devise some way of de. creasing the mortality which the 36- lOol luli Ol SIlloOtu ttlIltul, stretching from Allingtown to Mil ford. completed late in 1926. has brought with it. ...r.
 Many of the victims have been pedestrians, and West Haven is con- sidering putting in sidewalks along the two and a half mile stretch in that town for the protection of those travelling the road on foot. The owners of property on the stretch recently voted almost two to one. as an expression of willingness in favor of the sidewalk proposition. While it was said that the state would not be willing, because of the precedent it might set, to grade the roadsides for walks the opinion was express ed that no objection would be of fered by the state if West Haven wished to do the grading and put in the walks. The entire right of way is controlled by the state.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-03
AT THE STRAND

The final showings of Ten Mod ern Commandments" will be given tonight at the Strand in conjunction with the excellent vaudeville bill which opened last Monday,
 /. The new program for Thursday, Friday and Saturday will bring to the Strand another vaudeville bill that will very likely prove. one of the finest arranged entertainments seen here in some time. The vaude- vile will be headed by the famous Tyler Mason better known in big time vaudeville circles as "The Southern Breeze" who with his in imitable songs and chatter have made him one of the most notable figures in present day vaudeville. Other acts for the weekend bill will include Dance Flashes" with a company of six stars; Olmeyer and Baker: Morse and Glenn, and Dunn and Baker Co.
 Next weeks film attraction at the Strand will be "The Tender Hour starring Billie Dove and Ben Lyon. This picture will begin a four days engagement on Sunday evening
New Britain herald., 1927-08-03
Coolidge's Choice Not
 To Affect Democrats

Nashville, Tenn. Aug. 8 P}-'1 do not think that the announcement given out Tuesday by President Cool idge to the e:ect that he did not choose to run for president in 1928 will appreciably affect the demo- cratic situation" said Finis J. Gar rett, minority leader of the house of representatives.
 Tt appears to me that the ex- pression, which evidently was care fully studied, in cryptic and capable of different construction" Mir. Gar rett said. But it evidently opens the way for other republican aspir- ants to become active contestants in the presidential race with the feel ing that the president himself will make no effort to secure another nomination."
New Britain herald., 1927-08-03
ROTARY LEAGUE
Y. M. c. \. Team To Battle Boys
 Club While Nathan Hale Clashes
 With Burritt.

Two games are scheduled to be played this afternoon at B o'clock in the Rotary Boys baseball league at Walnut Hill park. The Y. M. c. A. team will meet the Boys club in one while the Nathan Hales will clash with the Burritts in the other.
 The Y. M. c. A. and Boys Club teams have both had their ups and downs in the league so far and it will be an interesting thing to see which team will come out on top in the league. Both are eager to win today and a good battle is ex- pected.
 Nathan Hale will try to get into the win column again by defeating the Burritt team but the latter crew declares that it is ready to step out and win all its remaining games. Both contests will be staged at 8 o'clock.