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The Indianapolis times., 1928-12-31
Film Star to LenUe
Prison on NezU Year, s
Dorothy MaCkaye Finishes
Term; Daughter, 5,
Waits Mother.

BIZ United Press
GAN QUENTIN STATE PRIS-
~ ON, Cal, Dec. 31.-Dorothy
Mackaye, stage actress serving a
one-year-term for compounding a
felony after her husband, Ray
Raymond, had been killed in fist
fight with Paul Kelly, will walk
out of the prison gates New Years
morning a free woman.
The state board of prison
directors Sunday fixed the penalty
for Miss Mackaye's crime at one
year. A provision for first Offend
ers automatically reduced this to
ten months.
Miss Mackaye's S year old
daughter Valerie will be waiting
at the prison for her mother.
1t is believed Miss Mackaye will
return to the stage.
Kelly, who accompanied her
prison, will not leave with her. His
term recently was set at five years.
Miss Mackaye was convicted of
withholding information concern
ing the death of her husband.
The Indianapolis times., 1928-12-31
THIEF ON BICYCLE
GRABS WOMAN'S PURSE
MOtOrist Gives Man Lift; Robbed
of S37.

of S37.
AS she was walking on Ray
street. between Illinois street and
Capitol avenue, Saturday night a
man on a bicycle drove past and
grabbed her purse containing 50 and
a $35 pin, Mrs. Dora Gerson re-
ported to police.
A young man he picked up Satur-
day at Morris and Meridian streets
to give a ride, forced him to drive
out the Bluff road where he robbed
him of $37. George Gardner 2557
South Meridian street, reported to
police.
The Indianapolis times., 1928-12-31
REVOLT Is EXPLAINED

The embarrassment of the papacy
at the time of the revolt of the
Spanish-American colonies and for
nation of republics was outlined by
Professor j. Lloyd Mecham of the
University of Michigan this morn
ing before the HiSpanic American
section of the American Historical
Association at the Claypool.
The papacy found itself in diff
ficulty as to whether to recognize
the rebel governments or support
Spain. the speaker said, and re-
viewed its variations in policy, end
ing in the formal recognition of
New Granada, comprising what now
is Venezuela, Colombia and Ecua-
dor. in 1885.
The Indianapolis times., 1928-12-31

James c. Mcconnell, and DR.. Cor
don Batman was replaced as county
baby clinic physician by DR.. William
r. Stewart.
The commission made no appoint
ment for county bridge Inspector,
and John McGregor, present inspec-
tor, is out of job.
A new job was created when Al
bert j. Middleton was appointed
courthouse custodian at salary of
$1,500 year
The commission announced that
John v. Carter will be retained as
superintendent of the county poor
farm unless the new grand jury
finds fault with conditions at the
farm in the forthcoming investiga-
ton.
The Indianapolis times., 1928-12-31
THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

Wan military aviators dropped in
cendiary bombs Saturday night over
Bahia Negra and that strong Boil
Wan detachments we're seen near
Ft. Galpon. The correspondent said
a clash in the Chaco district was
imminent
1t was noteworthy, however, that
no other correspondents in Asun-
cion sent similar reports.
The Indianapolis times., 1928-12-31
.BARRYMORES ON CRUISE

BIZ United Press
HOLLYWOOD, Cal, Dec. 81
John Barrymore and his bride,
Dolores Costello, are aboard the S. S.
Virginia today on honeymoon tour
of the South Seas.
The film couple left Los Angeles
harbor shortly before midnight for
Panama, where they will board
Barrymore's yacht for the balance
of the Journey.
The Indianapolis times., 1928-12-31

A wholly unconfirmed dispatch to
La Critica from its correspondent
at Asuncion Sunday said messages
from Corumba asserted that Boil
Evening star., 1928-10-13
CROP PESTS

The coming of the Mexican bean
beetle almost forces every home gar
dener into the spraying business Hith-
erto the bean in it's many varieties
snap shell, lima, etc.-has been the
one reliable plant to grow, thriving with
a minimum of care and having no seri-
Gus enemies The Mexican bean BEETLE
Is certain to stay with us. In few months
it has entered practically every garden
In the locality, wrecking the bean crop.
There is no hope OF natural enemies
aiding the gardener for years to come,
If at all. 1t would seem that the gar
dener has about come to the cross
roads, either to give up the growing of
fruits and vegetables or to be prepared
to combat their enemies with sprays
or dusts, or both If necessary. The
situation is really not as black as it
would appear on the surface, because
the gardener who does spray will be
doubly rewarded. He will produce much
better fruit, vegetables and flowers than
he ever did before.
II one stops to anaylze the garden
situation he will find that every fruit
and practically every vegetable has
serious enemies The apple and pear
have the dreaded codling moth, the
peach and plum brown rot, which some
has its devastating leaf worm, sweet
corn has the corn ear worm, tomatoes
the leaf spot, cabbages and califower
their own specific pest and so forth
practically through the whole lists. It
is really time that every gardener faced
the situation and If the Mexican bean
beetle precipitates the conflict, perhaps
it may prove a blessing in disguise,
f, badly disguised, it is to be admitted.
busting seems the logical means Of
control for the home gardener to adopt.
busting is more rapid and involves
less heavy work than spraying and
gives quite as good results. Dusting
! devices are more reasonable in price
than effective sprayers. Prepared dusts
| are ready to use without going through
the tedious task of getting them into
solution and keeping them in solution
during use. During the Winter season
gardeners may advantageously consult
with their agricultural experiment sta
tions or with the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture and find out what
type of equipment is required and
where it may be purchased. During the
Winter some study should be made of
the principal pests and their control.
Evening star., 1928-10-13
THE GARDEN CLUBS

The National Capital Federation of
Garden Clubs met in regular session
Friday evening in the home of Mrs. j..
P. Christian, 37l1 Huntington street
northwest. The transactions of the
meeting will be noted in next weeks
column The officers of the federation
are Miss Margaret G. Lancaster, presi-
dent, and Miss Laura Ann Wadsworth,
Washington Grove, Md. secretary
ALI garden clubs Of this region should
procure copies of the october l number
of Horticulture, the mi-monthly pub
lication of the Massachusetts, Horticul-
tural Society, Boston. Mass. This num-
Der contains a supplement devoted TO
the garden club movement in America.
There are now Is State federationS in
cluding our own National Capital Fed
Grafton. These Is federations represent
406 clubs. There are 16 clubs affiliated
in the local federation. One gathers
from this supplement that the garden
club movement is rapidly gaining
strength in America. This Is as 1t
should be, for the garden club is essen
TALLY a service organization for the
public good.
At the meeting of the Battery Park
Garden Club, held Friday afternoon,
Roy G. Pierce OF the Takoma Horti-
cultural Club gave very interesting
Evening star., 1928-10-13
Gardening in Washington

AND ITS ENVIRONS

Wintered in root cellars under condi-
tions which at their best are not COM
parable to the actual soil. The nur-
serymen realize this fact, but are forced
to follow the plan Of Autumn digging
in order to be able to supply their early
Spring trade. One important rose nur-
sery in northern New Jersey restricts
its sale to the Autumn season in the
belief that this season is by far the
most favorable for rose planting.
Planting Is a relatively simple task
and one that does not call for the serv-
ices of professional gardener. 1t is
not good gardening. however, to simply
dig a small hole barely large enough
to force the roots into and recover with
the same soil. The plant will probably
survive such treatment. but cannot be
expected to respond very heartily. In
planting tree or shrub, the hole should
be dug little larger and deeper than
is actually needed to accommodate the
roots. If possible layer of rotted ma
nure should be placed in the bottom
and covered with soil. In the absence
Of manure, sod or top soil may be sub
Stituted. After spreading the roots the
soil should be gradually Shoveled back
in, taking care to break up clods.
Tamping the soil with the foot will aid
in filling all crevices. When all the
earth has been put back the plant
should stand at about the same level
that it did in the nursery. This point
can be easily detected by examining the
bark at the crown Fertilizers must not
be used directly about the roots, as they
will cause injury. AS a matter of fact,
no fertilizer need be applied until the
subsequent Spring. and none then II
stable manure was used in planting.
At this season of the year, when roots
and tops are dormant plants suffer but
little In transplanting Species such as
sweet cherry, which is notably hard to
establish, give much better results with
Autumn planting.
Evening star., 1928-10-13
CALIFORNIA GRAPES

Probably very few local gardeners
realize that it is possible to grow some
of the California, or rather European.
types or grapes in this vicinity. There
is small plantation at Arlington
Farm, Virginia, and here and there
about the city amateur gardeners are
trying their hand with these types of
grapes with varying success. There
certainly is much to be said in favor
of the European grape-large punches,
edible skins, high yields, good keeping
qualities and, in certain varieties the
delightful muscat flavor. But in spite
If this desirability 1t is doubtful that
the European grape will ever be more
than an amateur proposition in this
vicinity. The climate does not seem to
suit except in certain years of unusual
sunshine. The Winters are too harsh
not sufficient to kill the vines, but to
keep them in uncertain health. The
European grape is really a glasshouse
proposition in this section. For nearly
three centuries European immigrants
and their children have been trying to
acclimate the European grape in the
eastern United States, yet success has
never been more than temporary.
There is, however, a bright side to the
whole proposition. Crosses between the
Evening star., 1928-10-13
AN EXCELLENT SHOW

The fourth annual exhibition of the
National Capital Dahlia and Iris So
ciety, held October 5 and 6, was dis
tinct success. despite rather adverse
growing season. There were approxi-
mately 10000 blooms exhibited, ranging
in size from miniature pompons to giant
hybrid cactus types, some OF which were
actually IL inches across. The largest
and most perfect bloom in the show, a
peach-colored flower of great beauty
was of the Edna Ferber variety. This
was grown by B. L. Lightbown.
Siskiyou, fine pink hybrid cactus, ex-
very attractive. Jack Curtis. deep
maroon hybrid cactus dahlia from the
Woodbridge Dahlia Gardens J. H. Ke-
seeker proprietor, easily caught atten-
ton.
Or. w. S. Benedict for the third sue
cessive season won the sweepstakes
award for the highest number of points
and was presented with the silver medal
of the American Dahlia Society. The
Chevy Chase Garden Club had a very
pleasing display of perennialS and
ANIMALS. which was well appreciated by
the visitors. In commenting on the
exhibition, James NJ. r. Adams, preSl-
dent of the society, said that the num-
Der and quality of the blooms exceeded
expectations, the attendance was very
satisfactory and that he and the other
officers of the society were very we'll
pleased with the outcome. The musical
program given each evening was new
and attractive feature and proved very
pleasing to the various dahlia growers
and their friends.
Mr.. Adams wishes to extend his ap-
probation and that of the society to
the various musicians who so kindly
contributed their services.
The National Capital Dahlia and Iris
Society again is to be congratulated for
presenting local people with flrst-class
flower show.
Evening star., 1928-10-13
GARDEN ITEMS

Sedum spectabile, the snowy sedum
is popular In this vicinity II the num-
ber of plants to be seen growing in
flower borders, porch boxes and flower
stands may be accepted as evidence
This hardy plant seems to thrive quite
as we'll In the smoky heart of the city
as in the outlying suburbs and Is in
fact often the only flower to be seen
Sedum spectabile occurs in pink
white, crimson and purple colors, but
the pink flowered form is by far the
most common. fact accounted for,
perhaps, by the ready propagation by
pieces of the stem or by division OF
roots. Being so easily increased, this
sedum has been passed from friend to
friend in the same way that geranium
begonias and other house plants are
distributed
Evening star., 1928-10-13

European grapes and the native Ameri-
can grapes have yielded practically all
of our better garden varieties. Some
grape growers believe that all the good
varieties such as Concord, Niagara and
Delaware have a trace of European
parentage in their makeup. The hope
Is to combine the good qualities of the
European grape with the sturdy vigor
of the American. This has been done
to a certain extent and advances are
being made by plant breeders each year
The grapes of the world are thus poured
into a melting pot, out of which Is to
come typical American fruit. fully
adapted to American conditions. In
California sunlight and lack of humidity
seem to just suit the European grape
and its culture there is wholly feasible
and aSSureA
Evening star., 1928-10-13
WINTER COVER
CROPS

Many home gardeners fail to appre-
ciate the necessity of keeping up the
organic matter content in the soil. No
quantity of commercial fertilizer can
fully maintain the soil in good condition
unless aided by rotting vegetable mat
ter of some kind, be it strawy manure,
decayed leaves or other parts of plant.
Admittedly stable manure is the best
source of fertility for the garden, but
unfortunately stable manure is not al
ways easily procurable and has reach
ed such high prices that the cost Of
the actual fertilizing ingredients Is out
of proportion to their value.
Commercial vegetable growers have
Evening star., 1928-10-13

This information may be secured from
the same sources for the asking. 1t is
rather up to the home gardener to get
busy on the subject unless he expects
to abandon gardening as a hobby and
buy all his vegetables and fruits. We
certainly can count on one thing-the
Mexican bean beetle and other insects
will be on hand to renew their depre-
dations In the Spring.
Evening star., 1928-10-13

resorted to cover crops to make up
the deficiency in organic matter. Gov
er crops used for this purpose are
commonly known as green manures.
Buckwheat, oats, Winter rye, clover, soy
beans and COW peas are some of the
many crops grown as cover crops. 1t
is now almost too late to plant any
cover crops this year, but it is well
for the gardener to grasp the PROPOSE
ton that the maintenance of fertility
rests. in lack of manure, on the COM
bined use of commercial fertilizer and
cover crops. Winter rye planted now
under favorable conditions will make
a start this Fall sufficient to survive
the Winter but to be effective should
be planted in September.
Evening star., 1928-10-13
AUTUMN PLANTING
SEASON

Autumn is a very important planting
season in this locality. Practically all
hardy plants, fruit trees, ornamental
shrubs, roses and perennials thrive bet
ter if planted in late Autumn than II
held over until Spring. Roots below the
frost line-and this is usually not very
deep in this vicinity-make some growth
during the Winter, fact which means
that the plant is better established and
in a position to advance more rapidly
In the Spring. Much of the stock Of
fered for sale in the Spring has been
Evening star., 1928-10-13

talk on Lilies and the Culture" Mr..
Pierce has growing in his garden at 504
Aspen street, Takoma Park D. c., an
unusually fine collection of hardy lilies.
from photographs of which he has pre-
pared fine set of colored slides.
Evening star., 1928-10-13
Commissioned as Lientenant.

Earle C. Wood. 2605 Thirtieth street
northeast, this city, has been commits
stoned by the War Department a first
lieutenant and specialist in the Reserve
Corps of the Army.
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City Advertisement
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Filters and RrscrN DIR

Sealed proposals will be receis ed
I by the Board OF Water Commits
sioners of the City Of New Britain.
Connecticut, at their office. Room
2h5, City Han, until one % O'Clock,
p. m. Eastern Standard Time. June
21st, 1928, for the construction OF
eight 90 Covered Masonry Filters,
Covered Masonry Reservoir Pump
ing Station, Buildings and Appur-
tenanccs.
Plans may be seen and speclfica-
'lons, form of proposal. bond and
contract obtained at the office of the
Engineer OF the Board of Water
commissioners, and at the office of
}lazen 4 Whipple, Consulting En-
sineers, IS West 4$rd Street, New
York City, A deposit OF IS 90 will
be required for book OF plans and
specifications. 10 be returned on re
ceipt Of the book at the office Of the
Board, in good condition.
The City or Board reserves the
right to reject any or all bids, or TO
accept any bid whether the lowest
or not, should the Board deem it to
he for the interests OF the City OF
New Britain so to do
BOARD OF WATER COM
MISSIONERs. CITY OF NEW
| BRITAIN, conn.
Frank J. O'Rrien Clerk
| Joseph p. Williams,
| f|tu En- 1lnec z
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ORDER or NOTICE OF HEARING;

District Of Berlin, SIS, Probate Court.
June /. A. r. 1923
Estate Of Alfred Levitt, late ~ the
town ~ New Britain in said district.
decea sad.
Upon the application of Sophie Meshken
Levitt praying that as Executrr she
NAV be authorized and empowered 10
sell and convey certain real estate, as
per said application on nle more fully
appears. II is
ORDERED, That said Application he
heard and determined at the Probate
Once. In New Britain. in ga id district.
on the eth day Of June, A, r. 1928 at
10 O'Clock in the forenoon. daylight say
ing time, and tina, notice be given Of
the tendency Of said application and the
time and place If hearing thereon, by
publishing this order in some newspaper
having a circulation In said district, and
by posting a copy OF this order on the
public siInpost in the town OF New
Britain, in said district. and by giving
notice 70 all parties in interest, either
personally or by mailing 10 each one
prepaid postage a copy OF this order
and return make to this Court Of the
notice given.
BERNARD r. GAFTNET. Judge
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take dictation is preferred.
Il did not know those were con-
slIered to be the duties OF COM
panion," Nirgi liza demurred.
They aren't ordinarily, but in
this case the lady wishes secre-
tary as well as companion
Haven't you anyone no wishes
d companion merely:"
Would YOU care TO travel in the
Orient: An elderly client IS leaE-
ing Tor Japan soon, but I'm Obliged
10 tell you that She IS :. :. :. CT, a
trifle difficult, and unless you are
OF most equable disposition. :. :"
Il couldn't take that" Virginia
INTERCEPTED. Il must have some
thing In New York.
THAT narroNs your field consid-
erably, Miss Browne, especially as
you are not experienced with in
yalids. But il you will leave your
fun name and address, together
with Mis-. Brewster's, I'll communi-
cate with YOU as soon as | have
something you are fitted Tor. Miss
Laidstoue will take a memorandum
Of YOUR qualifications for our files.
If YOU viii stop at her desk in the
reception room"
Virginia listed her accomplish
ments with the able Miss Laid
stone and envied her the precise
manner in which she got 1t all
down in double quick time,
Il wonder II | made a mistake
in giving a fictitious name ?" she
asked herself on tho way down 10
the street. But it isn't thu Iir-
GINA Brewster people knew who
wants d Job. It's a girl who has
got TO have an income pretty quick
or not eat. And I'm rot soiz to
have people pitying me wherever
| Writ a wonderful letter about Viola
| Browne when she replies to Mrs.
Phelps request for information.
she thought With a smothcrcd gig
gle.
She had acted on impulse when
SIe gave inc name NlOId browne
as her own but she did not feel
guilty over the deception. After all,
she Was the same girl, regardless
Of name, and her object was in no
way rcprehensible. II had occurred
TO her that it would be much easier
to be companion under a name
that had not had such Widespread
! publicity as her own.
But II seems I'm not to be one
! just yet she lamentcd, painfully
conscious Of the foW dollars that
| remained in her purse since she
| had paid for tn. luncheon with
Miss Evans. We'll, Uncle Simon,
you're due for another visit from
me soon. It's good thing ] don't
have TO leave cards at your cstab-
lishment. 1t would get 10 be eN-
penslve.'
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watch and decided to go back to
her room and take something els"
10 pawn. IN keep the watch as
long as j can, she reflected. AT
this rate I'll need A. timeplece.'
The promise she had Obtained
from Oliver Cutter TO help her and
her talk with Miss Evans had
cheered her greatly, and she be
gan TO think s1o',oop Was not
such A tremendous sum as II ahd
seemed last night.
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gold toilet articles TO the pawn
raise MS price ana SICK 10 y.
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City Advertisement
GASOLINE FILLING STATION

Notice is hereby given that a
hearing will be held in the office OF
the Board OF Public Works at $50
O'Clock, f. $. r., Tuesday evening,
June 18th, 1928, relative to the ap-
plication OF John NJ. Toohey for APP
proyal OF application for permit for
gasoline filling station to be located
at 30 West Pearl St. in accordance
with the Public Acts Of 1927.
All persons interested are request
ID to be present at said hearing, if
ldtlon to the above.
y. NJ. PAONESSA, Mayor.
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BANDITS GET $1,000

Indianapolis. June P--Fonr
bandits yesterday held up the
indianapolis Country Club and es-
capped with a $500 payroll. This
is the second robbery Of country
clubs here within two days. Eight
bandits held up the Broadmoor
Country Club Wednesday night and
escaped with money and jewels to
the amount of 100000.
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LET NONE BE SIGHTED

TO ALL nBRs OF IN" JUST KDs' SAFETY CLUB;
have just completed three months Of very
strenuous work on ths~Just ds"safst7 Club,
and the Response from all kids, old and young
has been most gFst1fy1ns. know you WILL b
glad to hear that the Club has we'll over
million members thSoushout the United ststes
Canada. and Few Zealand. It has undoubtedly
savsA the lives Of na4y youngsters, Judging
from the reports Of this year. compared With
those Of last. wish that could personal
II meet every number and the parents Of each
member.
There WILL BE- no further direct Mention oil
the Club In this cartoon until next spring.
% IN the meantime don't forget your pledge:
"RHE4BR 10 LOOK UP AID DoTy BEFORE
YOU CROSS TH2 STREET."
And NON may Wish you all happiness and
safety until ~ get together again!
Sincerely. !
o. CeN1O
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Sixty colleri"s have Joined In the
plan to control marketing of coal in
Scotland.
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There's no comparison, Herald
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