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New Britain herald., 1927-10-27
NEGRO BREAKS JAIL
Berlin Coiorcd Man Escape, From Jail by Aid of d Wire-Nas For mcrly Resident of This City.

Mlidl"t0Wu. Oct. - lPl-Jamcs Woods. -G. negro. living in Berlin held since Tuesday on suspicion of q break in a corset shop, this morn ing by aid Of wire. escaped from the police lookup. He had been given freedom or the corridor after a grilling last night, and with the wire unlocked a transom. got into the areaway and then over d ten foot wall,
 Postal employes saw him "t ; a. m. hiking towards Berlin. Later 8 squad ot officers went over the same rout" and New Britain was asked to watch for the fugitive
New Britain herald., 1927-10-27
THE i.il HER

NcW Britain and vicinity: Fair tonight, Friday incrca>- ing cloudinr~S: little change in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-27
RUTH FLIES TO MADRID IN SI50.A.SEA7 PLANE'
Miss Elder Received in Triumph; Large Sums
 Paid to Be Near Her

Madrid. Oct. 27 lP}-Ruth Elder American aviatriA, and her co-pilot Captain George W. Haldcman arrjy- ed here in a Junkers plane from Lisbon at 2:16 D. m.
 The American fliers were met bv Aherlcan Ambassador Ogden Ham, mond and the commanding officer Of the Spanish aviation service.
 After the reception Miss Elder and Captain Haldeman went to the American embassy where they will be guests until their departure for France.
 Lisbon. Oct. 27 P)-Ruth Elder and the actual pilot of the American Girl, Captain George w. Haldeman. who left for Madrid today by air plane, will continue on to Paris and plan to leave Paris Saturday on the steamship Mauretania.
 As Miss Elder stepped aboard the piahe' a Junkcrs passenger machine, dozens of cameras clicked and mo- ton picture machines kept turnjnr until the plane rose and flew off with a full cabin of passengers who had paid SI5O for seats to accom- pany the American fliers.
 As soon as the commandant of the Portuguese aviation station had pin ned the Portuguese aero clubs medal on Miss Elders sweater, she mount cd to the pilots seat, donned the pilots coat and cap and the ma chine started.
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Evening star., 1927-03-08

$1.39 Is our usual price
for this sparkling ocean
green glass set in the cool
looking cracked effect. s
glasses and a footed jug
a rare value at csc.
Evening star., 1927-03-08

Properly placed. this one hand
some chair can create an en-
tirely new charm for your liv-
ing room. Black velour seat
and figured damask back. I'm
usual value.
Evening star., 1927-03-08

A delightful set--and a
bargain even at its regu-
lar price Of $3.50. Teapot.
sugar bowl, creamer, s
saucers, 6 plates and S
cups.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01
MAN FAILS IN SIXTH
EFFORT AT SUICIDE.
Patient at GaIIinger Disarm.
ed After Seeking Death
for Three Days.

The sixth attempt within three days
to take his own life proved futile
yesterday afternoon for Charles Lee,
97.year.old patient Mt Gallnger Hos
pttal, when he was dlsarmed after he
had wounded himself In the jaw with
a revolver which he had snatched from
Policeman Howard Venable. who was
guarding another patient.
When the Young man, who IL he
lieved to be insane. managed to obtain
the pistol the policeman grappled with
him for its possession. During the
struggle two shots were fired, one
going wild and the other inflictinG
the wound.
Expresses Wish to Die.
Questioned by detectives. the man
expressed a wish to die. He said he
had moved to New York four years
ago from Merrimack, Wis, coming
here several months ago and taking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01
Invisible Ray Reveals Foe in Darkness;
British Guard New War Secret Closely
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
LONDON, March 1.-The Brit
ish government is jealousy guarding
its new war, secret, a mysterious in
visible searchlight ray which makes
1t impossible for an enemy to conduct
military operations at night unob-
served. "
1t is one of the most formidable
war weapons yet discovered, and 1t
was discovered accidentally.
John L. Baird, inventor of the tele-
visor and the discoverer of the
mysterious ray. looks more like a
staid college professor than scientist
who is perfecting powerful weapon
for powerful government. He ac-
cidentally stumbled on the new ray
while he was trying to perfect the
television apparatus with which he
now broadcasts pictures by radio as
far as $50 miles.
1t belongs in the infra-red section
of the spectrum outside the range of
the human eye. His process is to
isolate and use the ray which the
human eve cannot see. but which Is
susceptible of being recorded on his
secret apparatus.
by proper adoption of these prin-
ciples," he disclosed, lit will be pos
SlDle 10 SEE Gil enemy III the dark
when he believes himself to be un-
observed.
so far we are seeing over COM
paratively short distances, but it has
now become simply a question of GER
tain technical improvements and the
OF greater power in order
to be able to see a person or a scene
which is thousands of miles distant
from the point where we are looking
into the receiving screen"
His associate, Capt. o. G. Hutchin-
son, goes even further. Attacking
airplanes approaching under the cover
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01
HOUSE PASSES BILL
TO ELEVATE GUNS
Sends Measure to Senate for
Second Time by Vote of
243 to III.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
For the second time since the
Washington arms conference the
House yesterday passed a bill to au-
thoIize an appropriation to increase
the firing range of guns on the bat
tleships Oklahoma and Nevada. 1t
was sent to the Senate by a vote of
243 to Iii.
Representative Britten of Illinois.
ranking Republican on the naval COM
mittee, said funds for this purpose
had been requested by Secretary Will
but, who took the position that ele-
walton of the guns would not be in
conflict with provisions of the arms
treaty. The last Congress appropri-
ated money for elevation of guns on
II battleships, but subsequently re-
pealed the act upon request Of
Charles Z. Hughes. the Secretary of
State.
Hughes Position Debated.
His position on elevation was dis
cussed during debate yesterday some
members contending he felt it would
violate the Washington treaty, while
others held he had looked upon eleva
tion as permissible but unwise at that
time.
Chairman Butler of the naval COM
mittee said he understood diplomatic
negotiations were now pending look
ing to settlement of the question.
Later ii was said at the State Depart
ment that Secretary Wilbur has been
in correspondence with Ambassador
Houghton at London on the subject.
but that no formal negotiations had
been initiated.
Allotment Not Specified.
The amount allotted for gun eleva-
ton was not specified in the bill.
which authorized an appropriation of
$13,150,000 for modernization of the
two hatteships, $6.O00,000 each for
completing the airplane carriers Sar-
atoga and Lexington and $1,000,000
for completing the fleet submarine
VA.
The House also passed and sent to
the Senate a bill to authorize an ap.
preparation of $4,654, 900 for improve
ments at the Coco Solo, Canal Zone;
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii: Sand Point,
Washington: San Diego, Calf. and
Hampton Roads, Va. naval stations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01

gestion or sick headache, ONE
spoonful always brings relief.
Doctors Praise AdIerika
DR.. II. l.. Shoub, New York:
"Adlerika, in addition to its intes-
final cleansing, checks the growth
of intestinal bacteria"
Dir. A. c. Curl: Il prescribe Ad-
lerika with highly satisfactory re-
suits.
Dr. ]. Weaver; "In my SO years
practice, | have found nothing to
excel Adlerika.'
J. E. Pickett: after using Ad-
lerika, I feel better than for 20
years. Awful impurities were elm
mated from my system"
DR.. F. M. P. (name withheld by
request): Il use Adlerika in all
bowel cases. Some require only
one dose"
No matter what you have tried
for your stomach and bowels. Ad-
lerika will surprise you AT lead
ing druggists. In Washington at
Peoples Drug Stores.-Advertise-
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01
Acquitted of Joy-Riding.

James Monroe, a young white man.
was acquitted Yesterday by a jury in
Criminal Division / of a charge of joy
riding. He was alleged to have Dor
rowed," without permission, the auto
mobile of DR.. Hiram w. Evans, inn
perial wizard of the ku Klux Khan,
June s. The car was driven to Phila-
delphia and it's running board and a
fender were smashed. The machine
was taken from a. garage where DIR.
Evans kept his automobiles. Attorney
D. Edward Clarke represented the &C.
oIISed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01

OF 100000 automobiles in Argentine
1870, 900 are from this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01
Man Injured by Truck.

Wiley Q. Jones, q years old, 617
Webster street. was severely injured
yesterday afternoon. when he was
pinned to the floor by truck that
overturned at 1920 M street. Jones
was taking the truck from an elevator.
police reported, when some one started
the elevator, causing the vehicle to
overturn. The injured man was res
cued by persons employed in the build
ing and taken to Emergency Hospital.
DIR. Ball treated him for cuts and
bruises to his head, body and hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01
Couldn't Walk Steady,
Man Blames Gas

For years suffered from gas
on the stomach. At times | could
not walk and felt like | would top
pie over. Adlerika has done me
more good than anything | have
ever taken."-P. F. Carley.
Adlerika is a compound of the
best saline intestinal cleanser with
glvcerine, buckthorn, cascara and
other gas-expelling and detergent
elements. 1t is excellent for Intes-
final Stasis, disease due to mod
ern ways of living and which is
often the true cause of cour stom-
ach, gas bloating, nervous dyspep-
STA and restless sleep.
Unlike most medicines, Adlerika
acts upon BOTH upper and lower
bowel, giving the intestines a
REAL cleansing and bringing out
old poisonous matter you never
thought was in your system. Even
if bowels move daily, you will be
surprised how much more old mat
ter Adlerika brings out which may
have been causing all your trouble
In slight disorders, like occasional
constipation, GAS bloating, indi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01
BROTHER OF SUSPECTS
IN TRAIN HOLD-UP SHOT
Lee de Autremont May BE Fatally
Wounded-Accidental, Says
Oregon Mans Mother.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SAN ANGELO, Tex. March l.
Lee De Autremont. %. whose three
brothers are wanted for train rob.
berry in southern Oregon three years
ago, is in a hospital here. with bullet
wound in his abdomen. Physicians
Z said there was little hope for his re-
coyery.
Details of the shooting further than
the declaration that it was accidental
were withheld by De Autremont and
his mother, who brought him here.
Paul De Autremont, father of the
boys, was notified at his home in Eu-
gene, Greg.
Lee De Autrenont is not involved
In the train robbery charges. A
brother, Hugh. recently was arrested
. In Manila and is being returned to
the United States to stand trial in
Oregon. The other two, Roy and
Ray, are still at large.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01
Hurt Himself at Hospital.

Shortly after entering Gallinger he
attempted to end his life by diving
from a radiator. but succeeded only
In cutting and bruising his face and
head. Later he dove through a tran
som prior to his latest attempt at
self-destruction yesterday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01
Self-starting Foghorn.

In France an inventor has produced
a foghorn which Is self-starting In a
gathering thick mist. The device Is
set in motion by the action of the air
on calcium carbide.
Tests of it have been made with
promising success. and the device Is
being urged for use off the French
coast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01
m at 619 Maryland avenue north

east.
His first suicidal attempt was
Saturday afternoon, when he was
reported to have taken poison In
room at the Mayfiower Hotel and
then started a fire. After being taken
to Emergency Hospital he attempted
to cut an artery in his arm and on his
subsequent removal to Gallinger Hos
pital discouraged attempts to treat
hin,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01
Hurt Arm in Fall
From Box Car
Gets quick relief from painful
injury

In fall from the top of box
car a freight brakeman on the
Chicago and Northwestern Rail-
way badly sprained his left arm
and tore the ligaments.
Il suffered great PAIN" he
writes from Belle PLANE, Iowa.
Then l got a bottle of Sloan's
Liniment and it relieved the pain
right away"
Sloan's gets results because it
doesn't just deaden the pain. 1t
stirs up the body to throw off
the cause.
Just pat it on lightly. No need
to rub. Sloan's does the whole
job. All druggists-35 cents.
DR.. Earl s. Sloan, ll3 W. 18th
Street, New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01

Taks yonf snto With ycu
- bagInSe, the /. IA. M.
way. No Grating.
LN.M. Travellers Checks
are safe, convenient. pay.
aba anywhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01

of darkness will be disclosed to the
defending headquarters by the electric
eye of the televisor. They will be
followed by searchlights emitting in
visible rays, and as these rays will be
unseen by them, they will continue to-
approach until, without warning, they
are brought down by the guns of the
defense"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01

burning her about the face and neces-
stating her removal to Georgetown
University Hospital.
George Sutton. occupant of the
room. which was on the third floor,
was cleaning clothes when the explo.
sion occurred. The property damage
was estimated to be 800.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01
INFANTS FACE BURNED.
Gasoline Explodes, Setting Fire to
Bedclothes.

The combination of gasoline and a
hot stove yesterday resulted in an ex-
plosion and fire which spread to a bed
occupied by 10.month-old Francis
Slaughter, colored, 1912 Bank street,
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-28
YOUNC'S STATUS
NOT BOTHERINC
THE GOVERNMENT
Hy United Press IsaSei Wire

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2S.-Thc so
called investigation of the legal
status, of George Young, Catalina
channel conqucror soiourn in this
country was termed "a tempest in n
teapot by local immigration au-
thoritics here today.
'tnless You cross ed the border
illegally-and his crossing appears
to have been convcntional--he is
not subject to deportation, Joseph
Conaty, assistant immigration com
missioner, said.
Young came to this country
from Canada ON 4 visitors permit
which extends until February l5.
He is not suhpcct to deportation
until at least that time and his Wis
itor : permit may be extended by
Washington authorities.
There is no file of the Young
case in the office Conaty said,
"and unless Young attcmps to cs-
tablish a permanent residence here
there will be no investigation.
The investigation was started
when inquiries We're made at the
local immigration office regarding
loung's status. At the immigra-
tion office it was said that numcr-
Gus calls had been received and the
only investigation under way had
been made in answer to such qucs-
tions.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-28
Eastside Sale
Is Successful

This morning at the Brighton
street bungalow of the Amcrieani2a-
tion Association, under the supcrvi.
sion of Miss Julia Wagner, the most
successful rummage sale held SO far
took place, when the entire stock
of runmagc WAS sold ont in few
hours.
Over SIS was taken in during the
first one and one half honrs of the
sale, which il considered an unusual
amount by Miss Wagner. The rum
mage, which was collected hy the
Ten Thousand Club, was priced
from 30 to 80. and was placed in
boxes and assorted according "a
prIcc. One box Of odds and ends
had the %Crv small price OF three
articles for Sc. Miss Wagner he
licvcs that the low prices marked
on tho runmact al this sale is an
improvcu, cNcr the methods uscn
in the past, Is more articles are
sold III this manner. and the pro-
cceds gross considerably moro than
VIXEN the cash was larger.
4 rummage sale. whcr" the wo-
men of the Eastside can buy cloth
ing at very small cost, the pro
cccds Of which are used to further
the nerican;1at;aa work, il hel!
at the rose ot each mouth. 4 great
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-28

iSh a picture he has already invest
= ed more than half q million dollar,
in"
Mcrna Kennedy. the leading lady
and some - other members of the
cast will make the trip across the
continent "any day the attorney
added, and the shooting of the re-
naming several thousand feet of the
film will probably be done in the
Cosmopolitan studio here.
Chaplin 5 decision is his answer
to those who believed that the ac-
cuSations in hls wifc's bill of di-
Norcc had left him a permanently
crushed man. He looked that way
when he arrived at the Grand Cen.
tIal station here two weeks ago to-
day and the next dav was put to
bed with a fever and high pulse
But he came ont of that in less than
4 week, and when he saw reporters
last Saturday in the apartment of
his attorney it was evident that the
effect Of his shock had been only
temporary.
Since then he has spent his morn !
ings sleeping. his afternoons walk |
ing and driving and his evenings !
seeing plays and musical comedies.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-28
Assures Support
For Dam Bill

W. j. Driver, congressman from
the first Arkansas district, and
member Of the flood control, pub
lie lands and territories committees,
has given assurance of his support
for the Swing Johnson bill, in 4 let
ter written as the result Of activity
on the part Of s. r. Bashaw, who
operates ranch near Whiting 5
crossing.
Bashaw wrote a letter TO his
friend Norris Greer, OF Jonesboro,
Arkansas, an intimate friend Of III"
congressman, urging him TO write
Driver. Greer complied with the re
quest, and it is in the letter received
by him from Driver that the cong
ressman declares he viii support the
bill
II am heartily in favor Of the
legislation seeking the construction
of the Boulder dam TO provide water
for the irrigation of lands in the
Colorado river basin," the congress
man writes, land I trust that such
legislation will be enacted into law
during the present session.
This is another proof that the let
ter writing campaign produces re
suits
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-28
Brown Sentenced
To San Quentin

Ross VI. Brown Of FL Centre was
sentenced 10 spend from one TO u
wears in the state penitentiary at
San Quentin by Judge A. E. Finney.
Brown was convicted on n charge
Of embezzlement and had entered n
plea for probation. Probation wa.
denied him and +hc sentenced I'M
posed this nlornil 2.
Brown was arrested N Cnicn.
Mo, in possession Of n car belonging
to Max Becker Of Fl Centre. In q
preliminarv hearing before Judge 7.
Mavfield, Brown pleaded not gull
" and claimed that he had only
borrowed the ear from Becker -
20 back east, that he had intended
% rcturn 'he machine later.
Au''or; les, however, claim thai
his wiic had sal that Brown told
her he had purchased tha car. Prcwn
was oc'l 70 answer in the superiof
court and was convicted.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-28
Menth0lyptuS
Instant Relief. Double Strength
COLORED ELKS PURCHASE
HOME

In keeping apace with the pro
press of Fl Centre. the Colored Eiks,
known as the I. b. p. o. +. of W.
purchased lots No. 27 and %, block
90. FL Centre township, where they
will in the very near future build
their Elks rest.
There is no question about 1t be-
ing the most progressive organiza-
ton among the colored race as
proof, this particular lodge is only
about 18 months old, with a very
substantial number Of members,
and on last evening accepted ap-
plications from twelve or fourteen
who seek light on Elkdom. When
the branding is over at the next
initiation some fine material will
have entered the Antlcred Herd.
Our prospects are very encouraging.
(Signed,)
SALTON SEA LODGE No. 627
7. B. =. O. +. of W.
r. j. BURLEIGH,
Exalted Ruler.
GEO. s. ALLEN, Fin. Sec.
II. F. MULLEN. Cor. Sec.
W. C. ALEXANDER, Tres.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-28
INSANE MAN IS
BELIEVED TO BE
WAR VETERAN

An unidentified man. violently in.
sane, was arrested in Calexico yes
terdav and after being transferred
to the county jail this morning was
ordered committed to the Southern
State Insane Asylum at Patton, by
J. S. Larew. It is believed that he
is an escaped inmate from the asy.
lum at Stockton.
The man was arrested in Calexico
after an attempt 10 pass an alleged
worthless cheek. He showed signs
Of violence when taken to Jail and
after being Placed in a cell he at
tempted to hang himself, tearing up
a blanket from his cot to use as 4
rope. He became more violent
when his attempt to end his own
life had been frustrated, and this
morning he was brought to the coun-
~ jail.
It took six men to transfer him
from his cell 10 Z machine and II
was f.-allv found necessary 70 tie
him. hand nd foot. Brough. to the
county Jail he was placed IN a
straight jacket and bound TO a
chair.
Authorities believe that he is suf.
fering from shell-shoek sustained in
the World War. While enroute from
Calexico TO Fl Centre the machine
bearing him passed two tractors. Al
the sight of each the man became
enraged and threw his hand to his
side rs far as his bonds permitted
in what appeared to be an effort tc
reach gun. He shouted oaths in
which the words "Heinies and
"Germans were intelligable.
At the county Jail efforts 10 iden
tify him were made but he was nc
70 be questioned. The belief that
he escaped from Stockton was ex
pressed after the words. DIR. Clark'
and nurses were picked from hi
, rawlings. Or. Clarke is the head o
the stockton Institution.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-28
St. Louis Offers
Contract to Cobb
ny United Press Leased Wire

ST. LOUIS. Mo. Jan. "s-Ty
Cobb, dcPoscd manager Of the De
troit Tigers, was offered contract
with the st. Louis Browns today by
Phil Ball, president of the st. Louis
American League Club.
Although Ball had previously an
nounccd he would nc negotiate
with either CoDb or iris Speaker,
reinstated yesterday tv Judge X.
II. Landis, II" suddeHly changed his
mind afte- long distance telephone
conversation with Ban johnson,
president of the American League
and telegraphed his offer to Cobb.
GEORGETCWN, s e, Jan. 2s.-
~ Cobo win be bs,.5 in the big
leagues next sumner hut with n
team. 4 hL,wr, still uuannouncc
Cobb . DECISION 10 :rtrrr to base.
tall was announced '.'re TODAY
shortly before he left on hunting
trip with Bob Shawley, an old
friend.
"This hunting trip is INV frs
! st"p t"ward svring training, h'
said.
Further club affiliations. howeve
were Il subject hc refused TO DIS
cUsS.
Judge Landis' exonoration wa
expected. Cobb said, "for I kne,
he would give me justice. y
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-28
Friday, January %, 1927

d,al mere rummag" will be needed
for the February sale, according 10
Miss Wagner. Those wishing to do
nate articles for this purpose are re-
qucstcd to phone Mrs. A. +. Hansen
or Mrs. NJ. j. Dowd and the rum
mage will be called for by the Ten
Thousand Club.
Miss Wagner announces that night
classes will be held at the McCabc
school beginning next Tuesday. The
classes, which will be given on Tues
day and Thursday of each week,
from 7:3O to $50, are for the for,
cign element of the McCabc neigh
borhood who wish to learn the Eng
lish language and kindred subjects.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-28
Masquerade Dance
At Red Wing Hall

Substantial prizes will be given
to the winners OF the contest for
the best costume at the American
Legion and American Legion Auxil-
iary masquerade to be given Feb. .,
at the Red Wing dancing pavilion.
Only those completely masked are
to be allowed on the floor until aft
cr the grand march al IL clock.
Suits can be rented and will be on
display February 6-7-s at Varnev s
store in Brawlev. Special orders
are being taken now. Dancing will
begin at Q p. m. and music will be
furnished by Jerry Jcnkins and
his Tuxedo Merrymakers
The best costume will be award
ed $40: the mems best 81; the
women $ best 50; and the homeli-
est costume will receive 81.