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Evening star., 1927-09-12
BRITISH EXPLORER. CAPTIVATED
BY JUNGLE, MAKES HOME THERE
Lieut.. Col. Fawcett, Scien-
tist and Sportsman, Re-
ported on Farm in Brazil.
Was Seeking Lost City Be-
lIeved to Contain Treas
ureS of Gold and Gems.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
LIMA. Peru, September 12.-Suc-
cumbing to the lure of the Jungle
Lieut.. Col. P. H. Fawcett. British en-
plorer, scientist and sportsman. is
described as living the life of a ma =
i've farmer in the wilds of Brazil.
INTO which he disappeared on a sci
entlhc expedition more than two
years ago.
The tale is told by Roger Courte-
V,ie' brazilian engineer. who
cialns TO have found Col. Fawcett.
MS son and another white man ex-
isting in a settlement of their own
construction near the River of Doubt.
which was discovered by President
Roosevelt.
Courteville was on an automobile
expedition across Matto Crosse State.
Brazil, blazing the trail for a trans
continental highway. when he en-
countered Col. Fawcett The engi-
neer, who claims to be the first man
TO traverse the jungles of Brazil and
BollVla by motor car, arrived here
Saturday.
Seeking Lost City.
Col. Fawcett, he relates. received
$3o,ooO from the Matto Crosse State
government to finance the search for
an ancient lost city, said to have
been founded by white Indians, al
though never seen by a white man.
Legend was that 1t contained vast
wealth in the form of gold. diamonds
and other precious articles.
AS the search progressed, Col.
Fawcetts party encountered trouble
with the Indians; his son was af-
fiicted with malaria. and finally after
severe hardships he settled at a place
about siXty-three miles from Dia-
mantina City, in the geographical
center of South America.
There. amid a tropical paradise he
passes the time fishing in the rivers
and shooting the brilliantly plumaged
tropical birds and other game. There
is plenty of good water and the ex-
Evening star., 1927-09-12
ASKS ABSOLUTE DIVORCE.
Howard N. Lalor Charges Wife
With Misconduct.

Howard Nicholas I.alor. who Is said
to be treasurer Of the Du Pont inter.
ests which operate the Willard Hotel
and other hostelries throughout the
country, today filed suit In the Dis
trict Supreme Court for an absolute
divorce from his wife, Anna Theresa
Dwyer Lalor, 1881 Fairmont street.
They were married In New York City.
The husband names a correspondent.
Attorney Abner Siegal appears for the
husband.
Evening star., 1927-09-12
MAN FOUND UNCONSCIOUS
IS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
Believed Victim of Fall or Hit-and-
Run Driver Returns
to Home.

Found lying unconscious in the
street under the railroad viaduct over
RI street northeast last night, the vic
tim of either a fall or hit-andrun
driver, Mathew Ash, 5s years old. 1905
Third street northeast, was taken to
Casualty Hospital and treated for
shock and bruises. He returned to his
home this morning
Thomas McGraw, SAG Fourth street
was driving home from church when
colored boy called to him and directed
his attention to the PROSTATE man.
He picked him up and took him to the
hospital.
Evening star., 1927-09-12
Pleads Guilty to Fraud.

CLEVELAND. September II R).-
George w. stone, former president of
the defunct George w. Stone Co.,
Cleveland investment brokers, today in
Federal Court entered plea of guilty
to using the mails In a scheme to de-
fraud and was sentenced to three years
in the Atlanta Penitentiary and fined
$40. 900 and costs.
Evening star., 1927-09-12
FIGHTS COURT EDICT.
Theodore r. Dorsey Claims Jail
Sentence Was Illegally Imposed.

Declaring that he was illegally SEN
fenced August 81 by Judge John p.
McMalon in Police Court to pay $275
fine or spend so days in Jail for
changing the name on an operator 6
permit. Theodore r. Dorsey, from the
District Jail, sued out a writ of
habeas corpus. Through Attorneys
Cedric +. johnson and John s
Phelan, the District Supreme Court
is told that the maximum imprison
ment provided by the section of the
traffic law under which he was sent
enced is 10 days in Jail. Hearing has
been fixed for September q and bond
fixed at $500.
Evening star., 1927-09-12

plorer and his companions are free
from the most of the complexities of
modern life.
Enjoys Primitive Life.
Couteville describes the Col. Faw-
cett of today as Il man of dull spirit
and a misanthrope. but as one who
appears to be enjoying the primitive
life OF the jungle.
Diamantina City is within easy
communication with Rio de Janeiro by
telegraph and railroad. The corre-
spondent there of the Correio Do
Mania reported to his paper Satur-
day: mo trace of Fawcett here"
Col. Fawcett's address is given in
the British Who's Who for 1927 as
Care of the Royal Bank of Canada.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil"
The explorer was born in Torquay,
England, in 1867. He served during
the war with distinction. In addition
to his exploration work, he is an
artist of ability. archeologist, a stu
dent of philosophy and a yacht de-
signer and builder.
Evening star., 1927-09-12
CHARLES P. WILLIAMS
DIES IN PO0LESVILLE
Banker of 40 Years Experience in
Washington Had Long Been
in Ill Health.
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The star.
POOLESVILLE, Md, September II.
Charles Phelps Williams, 73 years
old, for 40 years in the banking busi-
ness in Washington, d. c., died last
night at his home here. He began
to fail in health about seven years
ago.
Miss Helen and Miss Juliet Will
liams of 1900 Q street, Washington,
are surviving daughters and Campbell
Williams is a son of the deceased
The deceased banker was a son of
the late Mortimer Williams of Mont
gomery County, and for many years
lived in the Poolesville neighborhood.
Funeral services will be held tomor-
row at II am, with burial In Oak
Hill Cemetery in Washington.
Evening star., 1927-09-12
BIT BY SUFFERING DOG.
Sympathetic Girl Snapped by Ami
NAL She Was Befriending.

In such pain that it was unable
TO tell friend from foe, an Airedale
dog. run over by an automobile truck
in front Of 10s Seventh street south
east, bit Louise Wayson. IA years old,
on the finger when she ran to its
assistance this morning.
The injury was slight and medical
attention was not necessary. The dog
was shot by Patrolman NJ. J. Roache
TO relieve its suffering.
Evening star., 1927-09-12
TWO PETITIONS ON FILE
ADMITTING BANKRUPTCY
John w. Cox, Carpenter, and Wal
ter j. Abbott, Telegraph Operator,
Unable to Meet Obligations.

A carpenter and a telegraph opera.
tor today invoked the benefit of the
bankruptcy laws in two petitions filed
in the District Supreme Court.
John w. Cox, a carpenter, residing
at IS r street northeast. says he is
unable to pay a surgery bill for $400
and has no assets, excepting $50 worth
of tools. which are exempt under the
law. He is represented by Attorney
j. J. O'Brien.
The telegraph operator Is Walter
j. Abbott. 1850 Irving street. He
says he owes s2,049 and has assets Of
s450. He is represented by Attorney
H. NJ. Goldstein.
Evening star., 1927-09-12
REPAIRS TO BE KEPT UP.
Federal Work on Flooded Leyees May
Continue Until November 1.

BY the Associated Press.
Federal work on repair of food
damage to the Mississippi levees will
continue at least until November I,
despite refusal of the controller gen.
eral to permit the transfer of unal.
lotted river snd harbor funds to that
work.
Secretary Davis Of the War Depart
ment said today he was now satisfied
that funds from various sources
Evening star., 1927-09-12
Grand Fountain Meets.

The Grand Fountain, United Order
of True Reform, national negro busi-
ness organization, opened it's forty
seventh annual convention in the Met
ropolitan Baptist Church. r street be-
tween Twelfth and Thirteenth streets,
today. Sessions will be held tomor-
row. Wednesday and Thursday.
Evening star., 1927-09-12
SLASHES WIFE'S HANDS.
Louis L. Parker Accused of AS
sault With Razor.

Called by the children of the pair.
police found Mrs. Pauline Parker with
her hands slashed with razor by her
husband, Louis l.. Parker, Al years
old, of 1347 l. street southeast. In the
family home, yesterday morning.
Policeman Thomas Bailey OF the
fifth precinct said he found Parker
trying to cut his wife with the razor.
Mrs. Parker was sent to Casualty
Hospital. where IA stitches were taken
in her lacerated hands.
Parker was lodged in a cell at the
fifth precinct on charges OF assault
with a dangerous weapon.
Evening star., 1927-09-12

Continued from First Page.)
made another tour of inspection this
morning and was loud in her praise of
the appearance.
The President and Mrs. Coolidge,
with their son John, arrived at the
White House about 1925 o'clock last
night. The special train which
brought the party from South Dakota
arrived on the dot of 10, the hour
scheduled. An unusually large crowd
was on hand to cheer the presidential.
party on it's arrival. Members of the
cabinet and their wives and other Off
cials were among those at the station
to extend welcome home.
Evening star., 1927-09-12

Justice Siddons of the District Su.
preme Court today granted a final
decree Of absolute divorce in favor of
George II. Ofenstein from M. Gwin-
cite Ofenstein. A correspondent was
named in the husbands petition. filed
through Attorney Clyde u. Garrett.
Evening star., 1927-09-12

First Lieut.. Albert G. Phillips, u. s.
Infantry, at Fort BENJAMIN Harrison,
Ind, has been ordered to this city for
treatment at Walter Reed General
Hospital. ..Iles ~ - ~ss.s.4s
Evening star., 1927-09-12
L. S. HAS NO OBJECTION
Rockefeller Statement Says Library
Will Meet Need.

NEW YORK, September IL R).-
Before John d. Rockefeller, Jr., do
mated S2.O0O.ooo for the erection of a
library for the League of Nations he
Evening star., 1927-09-12
PRESIDENT, HOME,
FACES OPPOSITION
TO EXTRA SESSION

Continued from First Page.)
Evening star., 1927-09-12
FLOOD STATES SEEK
SPECIAL SESSIONS
TO MEET CRISIS

Continued from First Page.)
New Britain herald., 1927-10-27
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New Britain herald., 1927-10-27

The histories which earned the disapproval of the investigator were:
 The American National History by Albert B. Hart Of Harvard.
 A second volume edited by Hart and written by c. H. Van Tyne of the University of Michigan.
 "The Cause of the War of Inde- pendence" by Van Tyne.
 'The Story of American Demo- cracy" by Willis NJ. West of the University Of Minnesota.
 Fate Is Unknown.
 The disposition of the ''condemn- ed" histories was in doubt in view of Mayor Thompson's denial that he had ordered any books burned.
 pr. Preston Bradley, chairman of the library administration commit tee. added his assurance with the statement:
 AS long as I am member of the library board there will never be a book burned, because I believe in fair play"
 Further testimony of British histories in the public schools was presented at the trial of William McAndrew before the school board in an attempt to oust him from the superintendency and redeem Mayor Thompson's campaign pledges.
 The superintendent trial opened
New Britain herald., 1927-10-27

with praise for the mayors stand
 man John l.. German. described Mayor Thompson as q defender of Americanism and not anti-British. Mr. German launched into an ! elaboration of charges that Pro.
 Arthur NJ. Schlesinger's New View points in American History was un- ! American. His charges were broad ened to include almost the entire history department Of the University Of Chicago.
 Convention Report Read.
 A stenographic report of a univer- sity history class, attended by public school teachers, at which an attack
 was made on Prof. Schlesinger's text was read by MT. German, Mrs. Ro- salie Didler. teacher, who led the objection, was given low marks for the course and incurred the displea-
 sure of Supt. McAndrew, Mir. Cor man said.
 Answering charges that he had not given accurate quotations from Prof. Schlesinger's text in previous testimony. Mir. German said: I'll re-read them, without leaving out q comma and let you judge his patriot ism.''
 Commenting upon letter from Prof. Andrew C. Mclaughlin of the
New Britain herald., 1927-10-27
GOVERNOR BRANDS 1. ". ". UN-AMERICAN FORMATION
Colorado Executive Dcnounces Labor Group For Existing Further
 Disorders in Coal Strike

Denver, Colo, Oct. 27 tPl-De- tianCe Of authorities by Industrial Workers Of the World in extending the Colorado coal strike to New Field. today found Governor W. II. Adams ready to order state inter ference.
 An unfortunate condition exists in the coal fields Of the state by reason Of the l. W. W. an un- American organization, having at tempted to bring about q strike" statement issued by the governor said. In this attempt the I. W. w. has openly and publicly adLocated and practiced defiance and violation Of the law"
 In referring to picheting which has resulted in suspension of the ma jority Of mines in the southern field and many properties in north crn Colorado, the governor declared this was unlawful and that he would use every instrument available to enforce the law and protect life and property.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-27

Johnston. Mrs. Theodore L. Monier and Mrs. James T. Powell poured.
 The next meeting of the club will be luncheon at the home of Mrs. x. F. Mann on Robbins avenue, Wednesday afternoon, November g. Sewing for the Childrens' Home of New Britain will be the important part of the program. Mrs. Mann will be assisted by Mrs. T. H. Cogs- we'll Mrs. R. B. Doane, Mrs. w. A. kinner and Mrs. M. J. Shonts.
 Friendly Hour Whist Club.
 Mrs. F. A. Hayes and Mrs. Minnie s. Walsh were awarded the prizes al the meeting of the Friendly Hour Whist club which was held Wednes- day afternoon at the home of Mrs William O'Donnell in Plantsville Mrs. O'Donnell is former resident Of this town. having moved to Plantsville few weeks ago. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Mary Mulcahy on New Britain avenue, Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-27
B. X M. INCOME LESS
S1i3.304 Earned by Railroad tn september, 1927, Compared 10 S146,367 of september, 1926.

Boston, Oct. 27 (UP)-A net in- come of s714.30i was earned by the Bos on and Maine railroad in Sep tember compared with $T46,S6' for the corresponding month of 1926.
 The monthly statement, made public here today. showed q con- tinued decline in revenues-s166 66,- .55S in freight and s102,31S in pas senger serNice--With q reduction In operating expenses aggregatlng .s26S,23G.
 The operating ratio was reduced 'to 7433, compared with 15,49 in September, last year.
 Taxes for the month increased S37,619 making an increase in tax payments by the railroad totalling s410.961 for the first nine months this year.
 The wage bill was sl31,"4S, larger than il would have been without the arbitration awards and other wage increases since January
New Britain herald., 1927-10-27
Will Not Pardon Loser in Death Lottery

a Paz, Bolivia, Oct. 2I Fl - President Hcrmando Siles yesterday refused a request made by several women for executive clemcncy for Alfredo Jauregui. loser in q death for the murder of former President Jose Manuel pando. Jauregui, the youngest of four men convicted of the murder. drew the ballot sen tencing him to death at a lottery held Monday. in accordance with Bolivian law which permits the "x- 'ecution of only one man for a mur- der, no matter how many arc in- Nolvcd.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-27
NEW ASSESSMENT
 PROJECT WANING
NeWinston Voters Reported Apathetic Toward Proposition

Newingj on. Oct. PA petition is being circulated about town asking for special town meeting to con- SIder engaging an expert assessor 10 go over town property this year. II is understood that the required number of names. 25. has not been signed to the petition. The petition CTS have been working on the pro- jetc for some time and interest is reported to be waning at this time. The petition has not been submitted to First Selectman James C. Gilbert.
 Dissatisfaction in the assessments of property has brought about this action. A system recommended by Thomas Iinder of New Britain is now being used in the town and. in the opinion Of many of the residents it IS entirely satisfactory. Many feel that a change would not be beneficial and the expense would be too large for the return gained by this action. This subject has been brought up several times before but no action has been taken.
 It is possible that a special town meeting will be held in the near future. at which the school problem will be explained to the voters. Several recommendation for the betterment of conditions will be sug- sested A meeting of the school board is scheduled to be held We'd nesday evening, November ?. II is expected that several important de- velopments in regard to the school situation will he brought out.
 Womans Club Meets.
 meeting of the Woman s club of | Maple Mill was held yesterday after noon at the home of President Mrs. 1 r.. B. Proudrnan at her home on ! Frederick street. Mrs. Anton Van
 vocal selections. The club voted to send a. contribution to the student 1 relief fund of the state federation
 now and another at T later date. . The committee in charge of serving
 milk 10 the children at the Elm Hill l Schoo' was aFpolh''d ana 'ohSiSlS l Of Mrs. W. Everett Hire. Mrs. l.. F..
 Dary, and Mrs. 4, S. Grant. If has ! been the custom Of the club for the past few years to make arrange
 ments 10 serve the children at the
 school with milk during the recess i period in the morning session.
 Mrs. Proudman was assisted by
 Mrs. F. C. TeiCh and Mrs. D. A.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-27
Agreement Reached

Paris. oct. q tP,-An agree nent in principle has been reached with -he United States on the French tar If question by which the United States will enjoy what amounts to a most favored nation treatment under the new French tariff during the mo- gotiation of a permanent commercial treaty.
 The agreement by which the re- gently imposed high rates on Ameri- can imports have been suspended, was arrived at through a series of conversations between sheldon Whitehouse. American charge d'af- faire.. and Maurice BokanowSki, French minister of commerce.
 Tn announcing the accord. the French minister expressed himself as gratified at the favorable turn of affairs. He said that if would greatly facilitate the conclusion Of q definite commercial treaty.
 Delay Necessary.
 Rokanowski. added, however, that the machinery which France was now engaged in establishing to carry ou. the plan would require some time before if could be put in oper- alton as q number of details had 10 he adjusted and several points clear ed up.
 Conversations had also been held with Belgium and Switzerland on he French tariffs he said. These countries had raised protests similar 10 those of the United States after 'he recent commo morCial accord be crn France and Germany became
 '.c;ive. These conversations were m an advanced stage and he doclar- that every effort was being mad' 10 give Belgium and Switzerland sat i;fIciion.
 Tn the agreement with the United states, Bokanowslli declared d pro vision for the exchange of goods gave the United States the same du, rirs American exports had before he signing Of the agreement will Germany. except in cases where the
New Britain herald., 1927-10-27
1.OG2 DIE ON CROSSINGS

Washington, Oct. 27 tP) - Grade crossing accidents in the first six months of this year took 1,062 liv,s decrease of three compared with the corresponding period of 1926. the American. Railway association reported yesterday.
 Inquiries in similar accidents were suffered by 2,901 persons in this reriod, a decrease of 209. There were 2,561 grade crossing accidents in the first six months. compared with o,633 in the first half of 1926.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-27

University of Chicago. the witness asserted: The proof of Prof. Mo Laughlin's patriotism amounts abso- lutely 10 zero"
 Mr. German related how Prof. Mclaughlin visited England in 1918 to join the English speaking union and was "wined and dined"-even at Windsor Castle"
 q do not notice our more famous Chicagoans, Rosenwald. lnsull, or even Morgan, receiving the attention in England that Prof. Mclaughlin received" he said.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-27
PRO.BRIT|SH BOOKS SEIZED IN CHICAGO
Herman Finds Four Volumes Quite Un-AmeriCan

Chicago, Oct. 27 lPs-Four public library volumes have been stigma tized as un-American by L. j., tSporD Hermann, agent of Mayor Thompson in the administration s foray against biased books in the city's library and schools.
 On recommendation of the Pa triots League. Hermann looked over the texts and reported them to be objectionable. Other more bulky books were to he turned over 10 members of the league for reading. Mir. Hermann has asked that ''un- American passages be marked.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-27

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New Britain herald., 1927-10-27

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New Britain herald., 1927-10-27
'Electricity brings
 increased comfort"

Says Herbert Hoover, Secretary
 |. s. Department of Commerce "We are in the midst of great trans formation in the development of electric power - it is reducing the burden of human toll; it is increas- ing productivity; it is bringing in- creased comfort to our peoples
New Britain herald., 1927-10-27

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New Britain herald., 1927-10-27
j. 5. SEES HOPE
 IN FRENCH TARIFF
Suspension Of Offending Rates
 May Hasten Negotiations

Washington, Oct. 27 tPl-Govcrn- ment officials were hopeful today that the threatened tariff war with France had been definitely avertcd " the French governments action iu suspondlng until a treaty can he Gecouated the high rates recently imposed on American goods enter ing that country.
 Regarded here Us discmminatory, ''lase schedules called forth numor- ous formal exchanges between Washington and Paris in the first of which the Uuit"i States referred 10 I.roH~tone Of tho tariff law per hitting imposition Of r"taliatory du- tits on imports from countries dis criminatins against American pro