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New Britain herald., 1928-11-24
NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD SATURDAY, NuvtABEk
SAYS new AUTO
FUEL Invented
Pure Active Carbon Named
''ClrbODal Phine"

Pittsburgh. Nov. - R-Invention
OF = new automobile fuel Of dry
powder named carbonal phine.
promised by its inventor to simpli-
fy auto engine construction and
partially to usurp steam power, was
announced in a paper presented to
the second international conference
on bituminous coal at the Carnegie
Institute Of Technology today.
Tho author was DR.. Jacobus G.
Aarts. director of the Privaat Insti-
tute Voor Technologie, Dongen, the
Netherlands He did not attend the
congress and his paper was read by
Karl l.. Kithil of Denver.
Pure Carbon
Aarts said his fuel is pure active
carbon" . product resembling fine
New Britain herald., 1928-11-24
Alteration IS
Billie Dove SPECIAL
Strand Theatef Books One Of TIT
Seasons Best

Two Of the screens most COM
peliiny interpreters Of the soft pas
sion are Billie Dove and Antonio
Moreno who appear in the formers
starring picture for First National
Alteration" which comes Sunday to
the Strand theater for four days
There are numerous scenes of per-
fervid emotion in this story OF Rus
STA and France In the days Of revo-
luton and afterwards. They are q
prince and princess of Muscovy.
they are torn apart when the red
tide flows over the land and through
an error he believes her unfaithful
In the end 1t all results in happiness,
even when the luxuries to which
they have been accustomed have
been stripped away.
But In the moments Of love, there
is q realism that reaches sublime
heights Of passion and stamps the
beautiful star and the handsome
leading man as perfect opponents OF
emotionalism in pictures.
Frank Lloyd directed the picture,
and the cast are Lucy Lorraine,
eminent European star of UFA,
Nicholas Soussanin, Nicholas Bella
Winfield Bryson, Emile Chautard
and others
The vaudeville program with this
feature will present AZ the head
liner stepping Ahead" with the
broadway favprite Sonny Kinds and
the Rah RahfG Girls. Other acts in
clude DeMarlo and Marietta in THE
Whirl of Death; Ross and Gilbert
a pair OF smart entertainers, and
others.
On Thursday the new program
will bring Romance of the Under
world" as the feature movie attrac.
ton with Mary Aston and Ben Bard
leading. There will aho be special
holiday bill of vaudeville presented
New Britain herald., 1928-11-24

eminent employees are described
as 'provocativex' in some cases.
Chiefs of offices say men associates
have difficulty keeping their eyes
off their female fellow workers
at times when their thoughts and
glances should be elsewhere.
Readers of newspapers in pub
ton of modern morals in a general
way, few contending that present
eXaggerations in women's dress
will be the first step in causing
women to become depraved.'
New Britain herald., 1928-11-24

pointments due to the desire Of the
state republican machine to make
sure the doubtful city Of New Brit
ain.
All members Of the legislature
register modesty when asked about
appointments at such an early date.
but history repeats itself at Hart
ford. 1t is true that the democrats
have 4 larger working force this
year which may change the tactics
of the ''pickers" somewhat 20 the
above statements are ones Of specu-
lation only.
Link Walcott With Cabinet
Capitol gossip persists in linking
the name Of United States Senator
elect Frederic c. Walcott Of Nor
folk with cabinet position under
the Hoover regime. 1t will be re-
membered that Walcott was Hoov-
er's right hand man during the
war, ADD there is strong friendship
between the two men. The rumora
link Walcott up with the secretary
Of commerce portfolio. In the event
that Walcott is offered and accepts.
the state republican machine is due
for q fine battle among the down
and up state factions.
The interesting part Of this fight
would develop when the upstate
boys would try to put Governor
Trumbull over to take Walcott'a
place. II that were the case. Lieu
tenant Governor-elect Ernest E. Rog.
ers of New London would be gov
ernor and the president pro tenn. OF
the senate would become lieutenant
governor. Leaders will say that
they have not given this matter
much thought. but. for ages. politi-
! cal leaders have looked to the fu-
ture, and J. Henry Roraback. the
republican boss. is no exception ia
the rule. Queer things have hap
opened in Connecticut politics in the
past, and there il the possibility
that Roraback might take the SEN
ator's job himself prodded on by >
desire to avoid hard feelings. should
the scramble for the senatorship
develop.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-24
Picnics in Cemetery
Are Mexican Custom

Mexico City. Nov. "a. F-The
Mexican authorities have forbidden
the holding of picnics in Mexico
tity's largest cemetery.
1t is a Mexican custom to take
baskets and bundles of food to the
graveyards on the DAY of the
Dead" which corresponds on the
calendar to All Souls Day. Theoreti-
cally the refreshments are taken to
the cemeteries as an offering to the
dead, but the living do the eating
and drinking with considerable en-.
joynent.
Families, groups of friends, rela-
tives and neighbors form parties
This<year, however. the largest GEN.
etery turned away swarms OF pic.
nickcrs.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-24
SLATEE. v. CHRIST
FOR HEAVY Berth
Gossips Link His Name With
Two Assembly Posts

Early echoes at the capitol in
Hartford center around New Britain.
Bristol and Merilen because OF the
majorities turned over to the repub-
lican party in the election. Meriden
and Bristol were safely in the re-
publican columns 50 New Britain
becomes the logical point to
strengthen the republican state ma
chine. Waterbury. in days gone by.
received the nomination for Cover
nor. when the republicans made an
attempt to get it on their side by
giving the coveted honor to Charles
Templeton.
The republican senator elect from
New Britain, Ernest w. Christ is in
line for chairman of the committee
on finance, 80 the rumors so. He
was on the committee on finance
wien he was in the lower branch of
the assembly and the legislators
take the appointment as a matter Of
course. His name also has been
coupled with the office Of president
pro tenn. of the senate, but that ap-
pointment is by no means as sure
as the finance craftsmanship. Sena-
tor Roy Wilcox OF Meriden is a log
ical candidate. being member OF
the last senate. The supporters of
Wilcox have the argument on their
side that New Britain has Jared well
by having the Attorney General.
Benjamin w. Alling, and the conf
missioner of finance Edward +. Hall
Others have gone SO far as to say
that Governor John II. Trumbull Is
all but local man. In order to keep
the other sections passified. the New
Britain delegation can not demand
too much. although. it SO happens
that Senator Wikox Is all wrapped
up in the fish and game committee
and might withdraw from the race
for president pro TEN. Another COM
mittec which Mr.. Christ's name has
been coupled with is the COM
mittec on manufacturers which is
considered minor committee and a
logical one to select after the i'm
portant craftsmanship Of the com
mittee on. finance is secured. 1t Is
conceded, however that Mr.. Christ
can select his job and the senator's
are prone to smile on the finance
committee position as next to tn"
craftsmanship of the judiciary with
president pro tenn. as the third in
line.
sei,gstOn and Lange
Thure Bengston ard William F.
Lange are newcomers to the assem-
bly,. but are assured important posi-
tions on committees, because Of
their personal popularity which did
much to swing New Britain into the
republican columns. BenEston is 4
member Of Eddy Glover Post, Amer
can Legion. which strongly points to
him as member of the military
affairs committee. a much coveted
prize among ex-servicemen. Another
important committee which Beng
ston might secure is the one on ci-
ties and boroughs. the purifying
channel for charter amendments. 1t
will be remembered that his bust
mes partner. Elmer w. Pape. was n
member Of this committee when he
represented hts district in Newington
q few years back
Mr.. Lange might land the COM
mittee on appropriations, although
he is the real point of speculation Of
the New Britain delegation. There
Is one thing sure. however. and that
Is he will secure important ap-
New Britain herald., 1928-11-24
New French Taxes Hit
Second Class Tourists

Paris. Nov. "a. R-rhe French
hotel industry is complaining that
the governments taxation policy will
kill the goose that lays the golden
eggs. 1t has 1een proposed to
double the rates on earnings Of
second and third class hotels AMI
restaurants.
The effect OF the measure, say
hotel men. would be to nullify the
campaign of publicity they have
been carrying on to attract tourists
to France.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-24
Gambling Pays Large
Dividend to Casino

Dieppe. Nov. "a R-Under new
management. the Dieppe Casino
showed an increase Of $4,000 in
gambling profits. Baccarat tables
brought in most of the increase. To-
tai profits at the Casino were g.
7S1.SO5 francs, about $500 Of
which were contributed by absent
minded gamblers who left their
money on the table.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-24
OFFICE GIRLS DRESS
Mexican Teachers May Urge Int
forms to Aid Morality


Mexico City. Nov. "a (UP)-Both
public morality and governmental
efficiency might be bettered by max
ing women employees of federal Of
fees wear uniforms, few members
of the Chamber of Deputies have
decided.
But they have not had the cour-
age to put their theories to the test
and several deputies who were said
TO be preparing bills to inaugural
modest dress denied responsibility
for. such proposal. In the press the
suggested new uniform has been
referred to as 'el traje honest or
decent or honest dress.
Tho clothes now worn by gov
New Britain herald., 1928-11-24
At THROTTLE IS YEARS

Chadron, Neb., Nov. - P-Or-
VILE Collins hand was on the
throttle and his eye on the rail ~
years without an accident. He re-
tired as a railroad engineer when
he was 70.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-24

Many substa noes insoluoae In or
binary IS per cent alcohol are sol.
uble in absolute or 100 per cent
alcohol.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-24
THREE FOR WILL ROGERS

Des Moines, Iowa, Nov. - Rt-
Election returns show that three
voters in Black Hawk county
wanted Will Rogers for president.
New Britain herald., 1928-11-24

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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-12-13
Monthly Meeting of
Civitan Club Today

The monthly meeting of the Boone
Civitan Club will be held today at
12:45 at the Daniel Boone hotel.
A number of important business
matters are to come up for consider
alton and q large attendance Of the
membership is desired.
The feature of the luncheon last
Thursday was an address by Rev. DR..
William M. Vines, and reports of the
: cent meeting at Salisbury of the
Carolinas Association, given by
Civilians W. E. Conner and Frank
Moore. DR.. Vines talked on citizen
ship, and his talk was very interest
ing and helpful, and was highly ap-
preciated by the membership of the
club.
DR.. James H. Hillman, director of
certification, department of educa-
ton, Raleigh, was also a guest of the
club and made short talk.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-12-13
Revival Closed Last
Night at Baptist Church

Because of the widespread preva-
lence Of influenza in the community,
it was decided best to close the Sc
ries of revival services at the Bap-
tist church here last night. The
meeting began December 2 and
would have continued until next
Sunday under favorable conditions.
DR.. Vines, who has been doing the
preaching, left for his home in
Greenville, S. c., this morning. How
ever, there have been a number of
additions to the church by letter and
by profession of faith, and the
church has been greatly revived un-
Ger the masterful preaching of the
noted divine. DR.. Vines stated yester-
terday that he would probably accept
pastorate either in North Carolina
or Florida, he having received calls
from two strong churches in both
states. He has been a member of
the evangelistic staff Of the South
ern Baptist home mission board for
the past two years and during that
TIME has held revivals in every sec
tion of the south. He was for num-
Der of years pastor of the First Bap-
tist church of Charlotte, and has held
other important pastorates in this
and adjoining states. His friends
hope that he will decide to come
back to North Carolina, should he
decide to leave the evangelistic field.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-12-13

London, Dec. 9.-With Mus 3olini
sounding war trumpets in Rome and
sneering at the Kellogg pact, Ger
many in ferment over Rhineland
evacuation and Lloyd George in a
gloomy mood over Anglo-American
relations, the diplomatic week end is
further enlivened by lengthy and
ponderous onslaughts upon Foreign
Secretary Chamberlain by J. L. Gar
vim for his attacks upon the press
of the world in his speech at the Pill
grims dinner. Lloyd George, whose
utterances on foreign affairs are be-
coming more violent, limited at
Manchester at trouble with the Uni
ted States. After declaring ''this gov
ernment is leading us straight back
into the hell of war;" he remarked,
"since we signed the Kellogg pact
armaments have been steadily grow
ing. Mr.. Kellogg says, Thou shalt
rot kill but he says also Fill your
waist belt with knives and pistols so
as to be ready to kill Why should
there be all this hush and whisper,
this don't say anything in case it
might make it worse? In 1922, we
were able to discuss relations be-
tween the United States and this
country. Now we can't do it. Why
cannot we have this interchange of
relations? We must face reality. 1t
was because it was not faced in
1914 that we had the greatest war
On earth. AS things are now the ma
tions of the world are heading
straight for war not because anyone
wants it, but because no one has the
courage to stop the runaway horses
and the chariots of war;"
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-12-13
Local Shops Reflect f'pirit of
Christmas as Sho ping Starts

The various business houses OF the
city are rapidly getting the Christ
mas spirit and everywhere decora-
tions symbolic of the holiday season
are seen in rare abundance. The
stores are unusually well equipped
with diverse offerings TO make the
task of shopping less burdensome
and no gift list is too long or COM
plex, but that it may readily be
filled right here in Boone. The mer-
chants are making definite bid
for your business in this issue of
The Democrat. Its pages are jam
med with more than twice the usual
amount of advertising matter and a
glance will convince the most skepti-
cal that no town the size of Boone
is to be found with so fine an array
of modern stores and shops. The
proprietors have spared neither time
nor expense in providing their es-
Establishments with all the good things
for Christmas, and this years offer
ings surpass all previous endeavors.
The publishers of The Democrat
would insist that the people of
Boone and the county at large pat
ronize the local merchants. By keep
ing our money at home we build up
a bigger and better city and county
and develop a more prosperous citi-
zenship. Do business with those who
help bear the burden of supporting
our varied public institutions. They
deserve yuor patronage and good
will. Let your slogan be 81 can buy
it in Boone" and then make your
words good.
Read the messages brought to
you in this Christmas number from
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-12-13
ENTIRE NOUS CLUB

On last Friday afternoon the
Entire Nous Bridge Club was delight
fully entertained by Mrs. James Hor-
ton. Only the club members were
present and the game was unusually
spirited throughout the afternoon.
Mrs. Sam Horton carried off the
high score prize which was an at
tractive embroidered handkerchief
case, while Mrs. Will Payne was
awarded the consolation prize, a
beautiful handkerchief of silk and
lace combined.
At the close of the afternoon Mrs.
Horton served a delicious Thanks
giving plate which was topped with
an attractive turkey souvenir, also
small gift Baskets of mints. The
honor prize was presented to Mrs.
Will Payne.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-12-13
PLOT AGAINST HOOVER is
FOUND IN ARGENTINA

Buenos Aires, Dec. 11-Cfficial
confirmation of the discovery of a
plot against the life of Herbert
Hoover and of it's Illustration by the
police was made public tonight by
President Irigoyen. His statement
said: "The president of the republic,
being desirous of making agreeable
the visit of the president-elect of the
United States Of America and of Of
fering the greatest possible guaran-
tee Of the safey to the personnel of
the illustrious visitor, commanded
the police to intensity their observa-
ton fo dangerous anarchist elements.
This order was carried out by the
division of investigation which, aft
er discreet inquiries and investiga
tons, this morning searched house
on Estomba street in which were
found four hand grenades, two cyl
indrical bombs, one square bomb,
tolls, quantities of ammunition and
$50 ten peso notes-all of which
have been placed at the disposal of
judicial athorities." The police said
that a room in the raided house con-
tained a detailed map of the railway
system which apparently was used by
the plotters in planning their attack.
= was announced tonight that 1900
guards had been employed on special
duty to insure the safety Of M.
Hoover during his visit.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-12-13

the anding Business houses of
the They are messages of
tnri I'd Of good cheer. Following
is a ~ of those who have placed
Christmas ads in this paper and who
merit your confidence and patron
age. They want your business and
are asking you for an opportunity to
be OF service during the remainder
Of the shopping period. Extra sales
people have been employed to take
care of the rush and they will be
glad in each instance to render you
every service in solving your gift
problems. Be thrifty and trade at
home.
The Fashion Shop.
Boone Chevrolet Company.
Boone Clothing Store.
TunnelPs Studio.
Cash Coal Company.
D. j. Cottrell.
Boone Drug Company.
j. & E. Self-Service Store.
Davidson's Department Store.
City Barber Shop.
Boone Hardware Company.
Boone Coal Company.
The Music Store.
Will C. Walker, Jeweler.
Hodges Drug Company.
Watauga County Bank.
Spainhours' Incorporated
7. L. Mast & Bro. (LovilD.
Hi-Land Dry Cleaning Company
Isaacs' Department Store.
Watauga Insurance Company.
Watauga Building & Loan Assn.
Carolina Stores.
Peoples Bank & Trust Company.
W. R. Winklec & Company.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-12-13
COOLIDGES CONSIDER
VACATION IN SOUTH

Washington, Dec. 11.-President
Colidge may take another brief va
cation in the south during the
Christmas holidays, although he has
not made up his mind definitely.
Mr.. Coolidge has received a num-
Der of invitations from individuals
Mnd organizations, as well as city
governments to visit in certain sec
tions of the south some time this
winter. 1t is probable that he will
accept one of these. The invitations
that he is known to be more serious
ly considering are those to an island
q short distance from the lower part
of Georgia, Asheville and private
estate in South Carolina.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-12-13
FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLUB

Mrs. j. D. Councill was hostess to
the Friday Afternoon Club on Fri
day afternoon at her home on Main
street. Mrs. Council received the
guests into the living room, which
vas beautifully decorated with ferns
and other potted plants. An air of
Hospitality and fricndship pervaded
the atmosphere as all chatted and
were merry. Some were busy MAX
ing Christmas presents, and all felt
the spirit of Christmas when the
secretary passed plate of capsules
and each drew name and learned
Whom we must have il mind when
We prepare for our annual c!ub
Christmas tree. which all look for
ward to with 50 much enthusiasm
and pleasure.
The meeting was then turned over
to the hostess and the following pro-
gram was given:
Mrs. o. L. Hardin read "Our First
Thanksgiving" Mrs. E. S. Coffey
read q short Thanksgiving poem,
and Mrs. A. E. South read an edi-
torial On Thanksgiving.
At the conclusion of the program,
the hostess, assisted by her daugh-
ter, Miss Mary Council, served a
most delicious course Of refresh
ments.
Special guests beside club mem
bers were Mrs. 7. H. Farthing and
Miss Eula Todd. At the close of the
Miss Tood very sweetly in
vited the club to meet with her at
the college on December 14.-Re-
ported.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-12-13

Springs in twelve hours.
j. H. Winkler motored to Drexel
Sunday to meet Mrs. Winkler, VINO
has been visiting friends and rela-
tives in and near Statesville
viii Sudderth, Max Cannon and
Paul Underdown, who have just re-
turned from a tour of Florida in
Mr.. Sudderth's car, report that in
Florida business is dull and work IS
scarce. In Jacksonville they visited
Don Reid, formerly OF Blowing Rock.
Moving of the pine hedge on the
Cone estate, to make room for the
new Yonahlossee Road, is progress
ing rapidly. The hedge is being set
back several feet to make room for
the 26-foot highway.
The apples on the Cone estate
are being sold very rapidly. Buyers
from all parts of North Carolina and
from neighboring states are frequent
vistros at the apple house. If the
selling continues as briskly as it has
during the last two weeks, there will
be no apples left by Christmas.
Mrs. Thomas Coffey, Jr., is Wis
iting her parents, Mr.: and Mrs. w.
F. Sherwood at Sherwood. Mrs.
Coffey's sister spent Saturday and
Sunday of last week here.
Mrs. J. T. Miller and her daugh-
ter, Margaret, are spending a few
days in Lenoir with Mrs. Miller's sis
ter, Mrs. J. R. Pruett.
Miss Clara Coffey of Hickory and
Miss Joyce Hoffman of Lenoir
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. D.
P. Coffey and family.
There will be box supper Sat
urday night at the Friendship Meth
odist church at Aho. The proceeds
will be used to help defray building
expenses on the new church. The
public is invited to come and bring
boxes.
AS community project, pupils of
the high school civics class are gath
ering news of the community each
week for publication in this column.
Several promising reporters with a
"nose for news" have been develop
ed as a result of the project.
Charlie Critcher of Statesville,
who has been in Montana and Idaho,
studying the chestnut and long leaf
pine blights under the direction Of
the department of agriculture, was
a visitor over the weekend at the
home of his brothr, A. M. Critcher,
of Blowing Rock.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-12-13
NEW BOONE TRAIL. WILL
FOLLOW OLD ROUTE

The Wilkes Patriot learns that
the state highway commission has
definitely adopted the old route for
the new highway to Boone Surveys
were also made by Summit postof-
flee and Happy Valley, but the old
route has been deemed best by
Henry Lansing, locating engineer,
and c. S. Currier, engineer for the
seventh district.
The new road will lessen the dis
tance to Boone by several miles, it
is estimated, The contract for con-
struction of the ten mile stretch of
concrete will probably be let at an
early date.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-12-13
FLU EPIDEMIC
CLOSES SCHOOL
Because Several Teachers and Many
Pupils Were Unable to be in Their
Places, Thought Best to Close De-
monsiration School Until Jan. 2

Because Of an epidemic of influ-
cnza which is raging in Boone and
vicinity, the observation department
of the Appalachian State Normal
was closed Tuesday afternoon and
will remain closed until January 2.
Although in rather light form,
it was serious enough to keep sew
eral teachers and a large number of
rupils away from their work, and it
was thought best to close the school
until after the holidays.