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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23
Brooklyn Financier Dies.

NEW YORK, January % CP).-
Former State Senator Charles Cooper.
20, Brooklyn, banker, sportsman and
public utilities financier, died today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23
CHAPLAIN is PROMOTED.
DR.. Jason Pierce Lieutenant Colo.
mel in Reserves,

Rev. DR.. Jason Noble Pierce, pastor
of the First Congregational Church.
has been promoted to lieutenant
colonel in the chaplains' section of the
Officers Reserve Corps. it is an
nounced by the War Department.
Dr.. Pierce was graduated from the
chaplains' training camp, Camp Tay-
Tor. Ky, in May, 1918, as first lieuten-
ant, and was later assigned to the
I'd Division. He took part in the OPP
erations at scissors. st, Mihiel, Cham
payne and the Meuse-Argonne He
was discharged as a captain in 1919.
Since his discharge he has kept in
close touch with the military service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23

Mrs. Selden =. Spencer will continue
her bible talks on Jesus Christ and
His Kingdom" at the Womens Bust
ness Council Tuesday, from GAS to
7;l5 pm. in the lecture room of the
Church of the Covenant. At 8 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23
FOUND.

ATRFDALF female black saddle. tan legs
short tail. Washington Animal Rescue
League. $40 MARYLAND ave. s.w
DOG-The owner may get it by describing
it. Call time Sunday. Pot. 1921.
DWARF COLLIE, female. reddish tan. white
around neck and on breast. black spot on
tail Some ones pet. Apply Washington
Animal Rescue League, 349 Md. ave. s.w.
IRISH TERRIER male: short tail Apply
Washington Animal Rescue League. $40
MARYLAND ave. s.w.
POODLE male white with tan spots An
ply Washington Animal Rescue League. $40
Maryland ave. s.w.
TERRIER. part Irish. male. Phone Column
bia 1881 23'
WRIST WATCH. lady's gold EIgin between
18th and 14th on H St Owner call Main
1920. Apt. 1893. after g pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23
CARPENTER DONATIONS
NOW TOTAL SUM OF SIPS
Fund for Widow and Seven Chill
dren Advances With More
Contributions Received.

The fund for the assistance of the
widow and seven little girls of j.
Edward Carpenter. naval proving
ground employee, who was shot down
by bandits early on the morning of
January T. has reached S725.65 with
the receipts of additional contributions
by The Evening Star yesterday.
The fund now stands:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.
Tho xN.SI,;uytou fybapfer of ~

The Washington Chapter OF NOtre
Dame of Maryland College Alumnae
will have a card party tomorrow, $50
pm, at the Women's City Club.
Vernon Bailey of the Biological Sur
Sey, will give an illustrated address on
"Our Fur-hearing Animals" tomorrow
at s pm, in the chapel of the George.
town Presbyterian Church.
DIR. Thomas Parran. ir., will give
an Interpretation of Social HYGIENE
from the Public Health Standpoint
before the Social HYGIENE Society to-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23

Lady MurieI Paget of England. who
is visiting Washington as the guest of
Mrs. J. Borden Hartman, will be
the guest Of honor and speaker at
the program luncheon of the Won
ans National Democratic Club, $50
Connecticut avenue, tomorrow. Her
subject will be, impressions of the
New Russia"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23

Panama has an anti-ant campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23

Mrs. Kinchelo will entertain the Coun-
Gil under auspices of the music com
mittee, All interested are invited.
All interested are invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23

morrow, s:15 pm. at its annual
meeting at the Grace Dodge Hotel.
William Knowles Cooper viii give
Suggestions to Fathers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23

Judge James IT. Britt. council of the
prohibition unit. Will address the Dis
trict Federation of Womens Clubs at
its meeting tomorrow at noon, at the
Roosevelt Hotel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23
LOST.

BAR PIN. platinum top; inset diamond: eve
ming Jan Is: probably at May1ower. Re
ward. West 1297-W "a
BRACELET-Gold flagree with cameo set
a week ago. Reward Telephone Col. 1913
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23

Three-t0ne Jacquard Rose and
taupe. Loose cushions, spring
construction; comfortable W ing
Chair, Club Chair sand Davenport
Bed. This astonishing price. .....
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23

BRACELET-Diamond and onyx. flexible
Penna. ave. nth and Eye. Reward. Col.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-23

BULL PUP. small French; answers to name
Nick . lame in front leg, without collar
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-22

NIEVER before has any automobile in America V traversed 5000 miles in less than 5000 con- seeutive minutes.
 A stock Studebaker did 1.-The Commander, closed fully equipped, including even spare tire In official tests under the sanction and observa. tion of the American Automobile Association this stock Studebaker, identical with the you can buy in any Studebaker sales room, not only established the amazing new record of 5000 miles in 1909 minutes total elapsed time, but also four other records.
 2SOO miles in 40 hours, 12 minutes, S4 seconds total elapsed time. An average speed of 62.lo miles per hour.
 3IO21z miles in 50 hours total elapsed time An aver age of 62.o5 miles per hour.
 $500 miles in 56 hours, 47 miniaes, 32l2 seconds total elapsed time An average speed of ol o2 miles per hour.
 4,4I4 miles in 72 hours total elapsed tme An aver. age speed of 6i.3 miles per hour. 5000 miles in s1 hours, 4S minHtes = seconds total elapsed time An average speed of 6l.lZ miles per hour No automobile or other vehicle in America has travelled so far so fast. No stock closed car has ever approached this record.
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-22
FATHER OF WORLD WAR
 HERO DIES IN PUTNAM

five of the 6fst Mrs. Hopkins, to whom be was married June i5.191e Fi.e wife. a son Edwin A. Hopkins, af Nsw London. and a brother Her bert 4. Hopkins. survive.
 A service of prayer was conducted at the home on School street Rev J. F English. Wednesday afternoon. The body was then removed to Woods undertaking rooms in Dai.- ielson where Rev. Mir. English con ducted che funeral service which was followed by burial in the Westlie | cemetery.
 The bearers were the son. Edwin 4. Hopkins of New London. Percy Hammond and Edward Adams of Danielson and Dexter Crawford of Wilhmantic
 Mr Hopkins belonged to no fra- ternal societies. He was A memhe1 of the Congregational church, the Union Congregational church Of Wor- #eester recording him as a communi- cant. He Was pleasant gentleman Go meet and was esteemed as a man of upright Christian character.
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-22
TO GRAND JURY
Peter Lee Held.-Bond of S2. GOO Continued.-To May
 Term.

Peter Lee of Putnam, appeared in the district court at Webster. Satur- day morning for the purpose of ar ranging his bond The same bond ci 5000 vas continued Lee. who was the driver of the automobile which figured in an accident at Ghaseville Sunday evening, March 9th. when Sheldon Carpenter was killed and Gordon Caffrey so severely injured that he lost the sight of his right eye was gwen preliminary hearing las. Thursday.
 The ease will be heard by the Wor. cester county grand jury at the May term The Massachusetts procedure differs from that in Connecticut where. under similar circumstances the defendant would be bound ovCl to the superior court. In Massaehu. setts the defendant is held for tn, grand jury where there is an ex- x-parts hearing and either probable cause is found for holding the defendant foi trial or the jury refuses to indiet and the defendant is discharged
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-22

Was if a strictly stock caf2
 Before and immediately following the test, repre-. sentatives of the American Automobile Assooia. ton checked The Commander thoroughly and made affidavit that II strictly a stock car m every respect. Studebaker factories are working to capacity building this identical model Was fhe car sfrippedS
 No. it carried full equipment. including a spare tire Practically all the records which were smashed by The Commander had been made by open racing models stripped to the limit What condition was inc car in af the end Of
 the ]. 900 nniies2
 To demonstrate it's condition, Haffz put II around the track several times al the fnte of 70 miles per hour immediately after the hve thou. sandth milc had been run. It's condition seemed to indicate that Il might have continued indef- initely.
 What is : 900 n1iies2
 IL ,s substantially the distance from New York to Constantinopie; the distance from Nome, Alaska 10 Mexico City. the distance from Lon don 10 Bombay. India. the distance from Cali. fornia to Japan: the distance from the Panama Canal to Bordeaux, France.
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-22
K OF C. OPENS POST
 LENTEN SEASON
7Ath Annual Concert and Ball At Dance Pavilion, Wild
 wood Park
r.. Music and Attractive Deeors- lions Features

u5tb the Wildwood Park dance pa ,.,i;an transformed into d prettily de- .orated ball room by the Use of 5000 fset of crepe paper affecting a color sebeme of light green and orange, ,be K of C. emblem set of in cleo ,ris lights. pretty gowns worn by .be Indies and most excellent music t,. Earl Shean's Miami Ball Room or sbestra the Thirty Fourth Annual RaU of Cargill Council, Knights of Columbus of Putnam, came up t9 .vneetations as the post-Lenten soeiaI season opener There was a ,.oo8 advanee sale of tickets aHi ,bere was a large last-minute sale at the door The Easter Monday Rall was a success from all angles.
 The orchestra gave a concert dur ,rg the arrival of the guests. The nrogram was well diversified and iH- fiuded Oriental numbers. Songs of Yesterday, Indian Love Song, Novel tv. Rubinesque, Martha. Yankee Rose.
 r was shortly after nine o'clock when the grand march formed led bv Grand Knight Micheal White and with Mir. and Mrs. Lionel Charron as assisting couple Dancing follow ed until one o'clock with a short inter mission before midnight.
 The committee in charge of the successful affair were Lionel H Char ron. chairman. Joseph Bove. Seere- tary. James J. Charron, treasurer Henry N. Benoit, John Simonzi, AL deas Martin. and Napoleon Williams
 Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bernier were in Worcester Saturday.
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-22

How far is II from New Fork 10 Chicaeo2 o60 miles by the New York Central Railroad How fast does fhe 2Oth Century Lfd traveiS Its average speed is 4s miles per hour between New York and Chicago.
 How many 9ines are used in drawing the
 Century from New York to Chfcasop Four engines. each one costing sol, 800, are needed for the task. Despite the fact that these engines have fewer moving parts than Stude- baker car and are driven on steel rails by expert engineers they arc run less than 500 miles on any trip, then go in the roundhouse for service. How do Commander prices compare with
 other cars Of similar powerp
 No other ear of equal or greater rated horse power sells for less than double the price of The Commander To match The Commander in power you must pay from s4.0oo to Slo.o0o. Why are Commander prices SO iowp
 Volume production on One Profit basis gives you a truly great automobile enormous power and luxurious comfort at a moderate price. That is Why the Studchaker Big Six outsclls the com. bined totals of all other cars in the world of equal or greater rated horsepower.
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-22
Edwin O. Hopkins, 75, Passes Away Monday.-Funeral
 Held Wednesday
Son, Harry. Firs, Putnam Boy killed
 In France

Edwin o. Hopkins died at his home oa School street, Monday. Mr. Hop kins had been in poor health for the past year. Sunday, April 10th, he oh- served his 75th birthday and received three birthday cakes. Friends were present from Wilhmantte, New Lon- don and Danielson. All expressed best wishes and hopes for his early recovery. little realizing at the time that within a week be would be gone, Mir. Hopkins was the father of Har- ry Clinton Hopkins World War hero and the first Putnam boy Co make the supreme sacrifice for h,s country while in France The state-owned bridge over the Little River on the Pomfret Road was dedicated Co the soldier boy son and is known as Hop kins' Bridge 1t was dedicated with elaborate exercises on Memorial Day. May 30th, 1924. and a bronze tablet attached to the bridge is transcribed as follows:
 Erected te the Memory of
 HARRY CLINTON HOPKINS Born January l6. 1892 Died October
 \. 1918
  In Field Hospital, France. of Wounds
 Received in Action.
 Anselm Mayette Post. No. l3,
 Unveiled May 30. 1924
 American Legion.
 Born in Providence
 Edwin 0. Hopkins was born in Pro whence April 10th, 1852. He was a son of Edwin and Mary tCoiet Hop kins of Foster. R I. Shortly after the birth of the son the family remot- ed back to Foster were Mr. Hopkins attended school After finishing his education he became a carpenter and followed that trade until he retired some years ago. From Foster the family removed to East killingly and about 36years ago Mir. Hopkins came to Putnam. From here he went to New London and was there S or 10 years and then went to Worcester. From Wor- cester he came back to Putnam Il years ago and has resided here since. Mr. Hopkins was twice married. His first wife was Miss Martha Jane Hammond who died 3l years age. His second wife was Miss Louise Hammond of Putnam distant rela-
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-22
INVITED TO HEAR
 WORKER AND AUTHOR

The Windham County r. N. C. <. through he courtesy of the Norwich Y H C. \ pleased fa announce that any young neople in Windham County are invited to hear Miss Margaret SiHttary national worl CT and writer of literature for eaune neupIe. Sunday. April 2t. at the Central Baptist Church Nor eich Miss SiateeS viil give tto
 8dre=as. he Hr=f at 3=aa p=S
 i fine second at z=30 F. M. I'm
 ftorna0r service Will especially TnDCaI to the Vuuug pounte and the evening zers5ee Is t5 be- in form of an anniversary service of the Nuf- Wich ' NJ. C. \
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-22
PRESENCE OF MIND SAVES
 HAND-FINGER CAUGHT

Uric Baker. Canal street. employed in the mill of the National Rhea Comp. any, lost a part of the little finger of his right hand when it caught ir 8 polishing machine that he had just
 started after Che noon hour. Mon day. He was taken Co the Day Kim aaii hospital and an effort Is being maje to save part of the finger Had not Baker had presence of mins to stop the machine he would doubt less have lost his hand through itt being drawn into the machine.
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-22

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bernier wer, in Worcester Saturday,
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-22
FLAGS our

While the 10th of ApTil ratriot', Day. is recognized as holiday in Massachusetts only, a number of busi- nes men took occasion to set out their flags. Tuesday. ia honor 8f the dae This is the first time that patri- Of $ Day has r ceived recognition m this city.
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-22
LicENsE okED

Louis Charette or Putnam has had hI4 license to drive ar automobile re- voked and the police notified of the re- vocation, Louis was convicted af driv- ing while under the influence If liquor.
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-22
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

On This Great Victory Deer Time and Distance When and where did the fesf startP
 April ist 1927 at SIS P Nj. at the Culver City, California mile and a quarter track.
 When were 900 measured miles eonlpietedp April 5th. 1927, at 3:03 A. M-4o09 minutes after the test started Since this Total elapsed time included time for stopping for fuel, relief oi drivers etc, it IS obvious that the car attained a speed fsr greater than a mile minute.
 Who drove The Commander
 Harry Harz champion American race driver. started. finished and was driving at the time each record vas established. He relieved by Eddie Heaue, also one of America s great speed kings. Louis Wilson. another race driyer, and Ab Jenkins Salt Lake City contractor who smashed all previous transcontinental records last June uhen he drove a Studebaker Sheriff from New York to San Francisco in 30 hours, 20 minutes. Under what auspices were these anndzfns
 records of The Commander n1adep
 The American Automobile Association, which had ofhcial observers on the spot throughout.
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-22
RELIEF CORPS NOTES

The revular meeting If the N r. (. will be held next Tuesday afternoon at which time four ne" candidates are 10 be initiated Tho meeting will begin promptly at 2:30 o'clock and all officers are especial lv urged to be present
 The corps conducted serv sue eessful rummage sale in Rhodesville Wednesday.
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-22
GOITRE RELIEVED
In Three Weeks. Maine Lady Wsnl.
 Others To Know

Mrs. Henry L. Cummings. S. Paris Me, Says: Have used Corbol-Qusd ruple three weeks. Had an inward goitre for II years Tried all kinds o' treatments. Received no relief unti' I used your colorless liniment My nerves and head feel a great deal bet ter. Will be glad to tell or write any one" Get more information from Sorbol Company, Mechanicsburg o Drug stores everywhere or locally si E. L. Burt's Drug Store
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-22
5000 miles in / 49O9 minufeS! Studebaker Commander maintains mile> a-minute speed for S1 hours, 49 minutes
 1 amazing records for speed and
 \ endurance established by Big Six.F

Here is .phat these records mean 10 you; n It is possible purchase truly great automobile at \Il price. These records thar The Com
 mander has justly been called 'the greatest postwar
 achieveme ent of automotve engineering"
 N The Commander of the abundant o Big engine. will perform eagerly easily, smoothly
 with labor effort and all tasks placed upon it N Studehaker has produced in these models ears AOJ which will excel the staunch dependable Studes
 bakers past, low repair and maintenance costs
 Any expert will tell you that 5000 miles at more
 than mile a minute Is equivalent in strain and stress Co
 2sOoo miles of ordinary driving. Yet in this terrible test
 the only replace repairs three greae-eupS
 spatk.nug and one punetured tire. Only one pint
 of water used.
 NOW! Drive a Commander yourself Know this great car through your own hands and feet These shattered records merely dramatic the thrilling performance which StudebaSer Commander owners everywhere are enjoying. They explain why the Studebaker Big Six is far outselling the combined totals of all other cars in the world of equal or greater rated horsepower. The exact duplicate of this recordshauerng is waiting for you at Stude' baker showrooms.
Putnam patriot., 1927-04-22

Tiger skin is riyaling the fur of tn, leopard for trimming ladies dresse. and hats.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-23
HAS
NEW PLANT

The ChevrNlet Motor Company to.
day announces the opening of a new
S625,000 parts and service building
in Flint. Mich. This structure marks
! the completion of wo-million dollar
parts and service program extending
over the last year and a half and in.
volving in addition the construction
o. four major supply depots and a
complete reorganization of those at
Oakland and Tarrytown.
The new Flint building il a three.
| story, steel and concrete structure,
with total of 225,000 square feet
of floor space. Railroad docks for
II freight cars have been provided
to expedite shipping.
Made necessary because of the
great increase in Chevrolet owner
ship during the year. the new ware.
house is one OF the finest in the in.
dustry with the most modern con.
veyors and the latest equipment for
handling parts. and promises to pro.
vide Chevrolet with the most com.
plete facilities for the efficient hand.
ling OF parts distribution.
The structure becomes the CEN
trail warehouse. the major portion
OF winch is devoted to the storing Of
parts TO insure good service TO
Chevrolet owners. More than two
| million dollars worth OF parts will
be kept on hand at all times.
The plant is also equipped to
handle the vast export business now
being done by the Chevrolet Motor
Company. Shipments leave the plant
daily for Chevrolet foreign plants
and representatives in all quarters
Of the world.
Since the first Of the year. Chev.
rolet has also established complete
warehousing operations at Des
Moines, Memphis and Kansas City,
with new warehouse TO be com.
pleted in Los Angeles February /.
The four major supply depots built
IN the last year and a half are at
GAINESVILLE, Wis; st. Louis. Mo:
Norwood, Ohio. and Buffalo, N. Y.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-23
fire ENGINE IS
TUNNEL AID

Extinguish.ng a burning vehicle
somewhere underneath the Hudson
River between downtown New York
and Jersey City and hauling out
the remains -aIl In less than three
Jninutes--is one of the tasks per-
formed by new type electric
emergency vehicle. two of which
sre on duty in the new Holland
Tunnel which was officially opened
to traffic November 10.
Various tests made before tho
official opening of the tunnel
proved that these electrically-pro.
PEELED iuggernauts. one stationed at
either end of the twin tubes con.
meeting Manhattan Island with the
United States. can be relied upon
to meet any emergency.
Two utility electric trucks are
used inside and outside the tunnel
and tower truck also electrically
propelled, Is employed for lamp
cleaning and similar work. Because
Of the inherent safety. cleanliness,
dependability. and ease of opera
ton of these electric vehicles. they
are ideally suited for use in the
tunnel.
The emergency trucks are fully
equipped with fire fighting az
paratus and devices for handling
and hauling out any vehicles that
: may become disabled after entering
the tunnel. These combined fire
engines ana wrecking trucks are
built with four-wheel drives and
are controlled and steered from
either end.
Capt. A. G.. Bunner. of the Hol'
land Tunnel police. who has driven
the trucks in the tests made before
the official opening of the tunnel.
praises the efficiency of the trucks
and their ease of operation. Being
able to take advantage of the slight
grade leading to the tunnel. he
said, the trucks have attained n
speed far greater than required
under ordinary conditions.
All estimated figures for the tun.
nefs capacity were exceeded during
the first day of operation when
52,2S5 automobiles passed through
the tx mile tunnel. The daily
capacity had been estimated to he
$4,000 vehicles or $500 an hour, and
1t has been predicted that about
15.000.000 vehicles would use the
tunnel in a year. The gross receints
were estimated at $26142.50 for the
first days operation of the $4S,-
100000 tunnel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-23

Baltimore. Philadelphia and Newark
to mention only the three largest
cities encountered? A very large
part of it, indeed, varying Of
course with the individual car and
driver.
Creation of bypass highways,
with the great relief they would
afford from present congestion, I'M
doubtcdly would stimulate the trend
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-23
Driver Touring Europe
Wanted on Rum Charge

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 23.-Be
cause he was said to be in Eu
rope instead of in Montgomery
County Court to face trial or
charges of driving while intoxicated
bench warrant was issued for
Bernard c. Law, attorney. by Judge
William.
He has been convicted on the
same charge several times before
and once served 80 days In jai
and paid a $3.50 fine. The present
charge came after he drove his
car up the Pennsylvania railroad
tracks at Ardmore last July.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-23
LODGE OFFICER HELD

SCRANTON, Pa, Nov. 2S.-John
F Coggins, former secretary Of
Scranton Aerie. S14. Fraternal Or.
der of Eagles. is under S. 900 bail
on charges of embezzlement pre.
ferred by bonding company which
furnished surety for him. CoSsins
is said to have been short $4,000 in
his accounts when an audit was
made. 7. J. Rossi. formerly trustee
Of the Aerie. has been named to
succeed him.