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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-28
DISARMAMENT DATE
IS SET FOR 1880.
League Of Nations to Hold Con-
ference Then

Geneva. Dec. 2s.-UP)-The
league Of nations hopes to hold its
first disarmament conference in
1880.
The leagues preparatory disarma-
ment commission meeting in April
will attempt to set date for the
conference.
DR.. ]. Loudon. president of the
preparatory commission. announced
today that the first meeting OF the
commission will be held April IL.
The announcement indicated that
the principal powers had reached
sufficient accord to justify another
disarmament conference after the
failure of the meeting last March
because Of Anglo-F French naval dis
agreements.
The general disagreement confer
ence admittedly will not seek to 90
beyond the limitation of ornaments
at their present status leaving actual
reductions to future conferences.
Although no fixed agenda has
~" oNhSAAASu, VIC iCPoI dtOIy
commission viii be obliged to dis
pose first of the Soviet Unions pro-
posal for partial disarmament on the
basis of presenting proposal for a
so per cent reduction of present
ornaments.
Agreement on the draft OF the
general disarmament project which
the commission itself elaborated in
March sessions must next be reach
ed. The March sessions found an
agreement on the latter impossible
to attain largely because Of the d.
vergencies of British and French
naval proposals.
League circles regarded as almost
certain the commissions rejection OF
the Soviet's SO per cent reduction
program. .,.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-28
Mrs. Edwina C. HazelwOod

Mrs. Edwina Greeley Hazelwood,
widow of Stephen A. Hazelwood, died
yesterday afternoon at her home In
West Cromwell after a lingering ILL.,
ness at the age of G3 years. She is
survived by two sons, s. Marvin and
Thomas A: two daughters. Mrs.
Bessie l.. Pratt and Mrs. Vernon
Read: a brother, Rev. Frederick AL
len OF Cortland, \. Y. and a sister,
Mrs. Willis Aldrich of Wilder,
Idaho, and II grandchildren.
The funeral services will be held
from her home in West Cromwell
Saturday afternoon at $50 O'Clock
and burial will be in the Kelsey
cemetery. the services to be con-
Quoted by Rev. \. L. Burgreen, pas
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-28

to the city to control its own affairs.
He said 1t provided new system of
unnecessary administration at a
waste of $4,000 a year and insti-
tuted an unavoidable system of tun-
mel tolls.
The mayor said he favored the i'm
mediate building Of such a tunnel
and said he would seek more fav-
.orable act from the incoming legis-
lature.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-28
NICHOLS VETOES BILL
FOR VEHICLE TUNNEL
Boston Mayor Against Governor
Having Right to Name Mem.
Der OF Control Commission.

Boston, Dec. 2s R-Mayor NAL
colin E. Nichols last night vetoed the
East Boston vehicular tunnel bill
after it had been unanimously pass
ed by the city council at q meeting
yesterday afternoon, 1t was the
mayors attitude in opposing this
measure that drew the fire OF Gov.
Alvan T. Fuller two weeks ago and
led to the controversy between the
two executives.
The state legislature authorized
the city Of Boston to construct the
tunnel. One Of the provisions OF the
bill was that a commission, which
would control the operations Of the
tunnel. would contain several men,
bers to be appointed by the COVER
nor.
Mayor Nichols objected to the pro-
vision placing members appointed by
the governor on the commission. In
his veto message he said the bill pro-
vided q striking example Of denial
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-28

berlin news

The following high mark have
been made:
High single. Warner. Business
Men. 1853. Second high single, Da-
toll. H. C. Baum. 1871. 1,
High three strines-John Mastri-
ami. Plainville Casting. al. Sec
ond high three strings. Datoli. H. c.
Baum, 377.
High team s!ngie-H. y. Baum.
SOL. Second high team single. Bust
ness Men. ST..
High team three strings-H. C,
Baum. 1852. Second high team three
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-28
RECEIVES MEDAL

New York. Dec. % (UP)-Pro.
fessor Waldemar Lindgren. of tn,
Massachusetts, Institute of Tech.
nology was presented with the Pen
rose medal, by the society of eco
nomic biologists at their annua
dinner here last night.
The medal was given in recogni
ton OF Professor Lindgren's dis
tinguished achievements in the geo
logic sciences"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-28
WANT CRUISER SUPPORT

Washington. Dec. % R-A move
to organize nationwide support for
the is cruiser navy bill was an
nounced today by Captain G. +.
Unmacht, secretary-treasurer of the
sojourners. national Masonic or
ganization Of army. navy. marine
corps and reserve officers. He said
the Sojourners' annual meeting Jan
uary II would be devoted to the or
ganization of every possible means
to bring about passage Of the bill.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-28

nation bearing on the cases before
it,
Cooper declined to comment on
his testimony. Howard 7. Jones.
special assistant to Attorney General
Sargent at Washington 10 in Colum.
bus to help with the investigation.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-28

tenement. all improvements garage
and garden. Inquire Mrs. Airport.
Tel. 2203-5, Bristol-advt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-28
NEA New York Bureau

/. NEA New York Bureau
Well wel-so she's Eskimo But don't set out for the
arctic under the impression that they're all like her there
where fellow call his girl stay three months and still
leave before midnight The truth u.s. this is Miss Sally Joost
New York society deb and she's just dressed like Eskimo
apper. She'll this costume showto be given soon
for charity.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-28
tor of the East Berlin Aethodist

tor of the East Berlin Methodist
church.
The death of Mrs. Hardwood
comes as a shock to her many
friends. She was greatly loved and
respected by all who knew her Her
kind and generous disposition
coupled with remarkable personal
ity endeared her to all who came in
contact with her. She was related
TO the late Horace Greeley, former
editor of the New York Tribune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22
SAUNDERS DEATH
HELD ACCIDENTAL
Coroner Returns Verdict in
Case Of CoIored Man, Auto
mobile Victim.

A verdict Of accidental death was re-
turned by 6 coroner's jury today IN the
death of George Saunders, colored. IS
years old. as06 Sheriff road northeast,
who died SUNDAY as result Of injuries
sustained August S. when he was struck
in front of his home by an autonlobils
driven BY William Francis Stokes, coli
ored, 4322 Sheriff road northeast. The
case was not reported TO police by any
Of the principals.
The testimony showed that the &C
cident occurred In front Of Saunders
home and that he was carried into tne
house by Stokes. Herbert E, Hi, col
ored, 4430 Kean place northeast, wno
was riding with him. and several otnsr
colored youths Both stokes and Hip
said that the man was walking alon.
the road and jumped in front or the
machine when they blew the horn Tor
him TO step aside
Coroner hewitt questioned DR.. J. NJ.
Brady. 1919 Kenilworth avenue north
east, as to why he had not reported
the case. and he replied he had expect
ed the Health Department TO perform
that duty upon receipt of the death Ger
titlcate The first that Or, hewitt knew
OF the matter was when the Health De-
partment permit clerk called him W
and informed him that Saunders had
fractured hip. DR. hewitt notified
Policeman Guy Rome Of the eleventh
nrecinct, who conducted an inveStigs-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22
HELD AS SELLER
Of STOLEN AUTOS
T. Fitzgerald Said to Have
Admitted DiSpoSing of
Pittsburgh Cars.

Thomas r. Fitzgerald. 80, giving his adj
dress as i4l0 Fifteenth street. Is being
held by police here tor investigation In
connection with the theft of nine auto
mobiles In Pittsburgh in the past few
weeks. Fitzgerald is alleged to have
sold the cars in this city.
He was arrested Saturday morning
by members OF the automobile squad
and is said by the officers to have adj
mitted diSposing Of the cars for an
other, whom he named. but who has not
yet been found.
Detectives say Fitzgerald claims that
he was formerly an instructor in the
Macfafland Junior High School and
professor of chemistry at Allegheny
College, Meadville. Pa. School author
titles here have no record of his serv-
ice in the local institution His wife
is a patient at a hospital In Washing
ton, he asserted.
The automobile squad expects 10 find
additional automobiles brought here
from Pittsburgh and sold by Fitz-
gerald
Purchasers of the cars are said to
have paid from $3.50 to $400 each for
them and will probably lose all the
money involved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22
GUN THREAT LEADS
TO SECOND ARREST.
Pistol Found on Man, Menac-
ing Woman Linked With
HOUSEKEEPING. Police Say.

Az result Of the arrest last night Of
Daniel Benjamin Dennis, 20 years old,
1913 Thirteenth street. who is said by
Miss Evelyn zeigler. 1345 L street,
telephone operator, to have threatened
her with a pistol, Headquarters Detec-
tives Lawrence ODes and Dennis Gull
llnane today arrested Viva Dean Nevis
% years old. also Of 1913 Thirteenth
street. when 1t was found that the pis-
tol in Dennis possession was stolen
one
Dennis was arrested by Policeman
Theo Crow If the frst precinct. who
vas directing traffic at Twelfth and r
streets. after he was pointed out by MISS
Zeigler. She told Grow that Dennis had
been her sutton, but had threatened her
with pistol
When searched at the station house
Dennis vas found TO have pistol that
vas stolen recently from the home OF
Henry r WasGer. 4502 Fourteenth
street He told police that it had been
given to him by Nevis, a counterman,
~hO lived IN the same house With him
When arrested Nevis told the detec-
tiyes that the pistol had been gwen 10
him by James Henry Irwin Of Wyoming,
Pa, HhO Is now awaiting tfiai on sew
erai holsebreaking charges In the sec
ton where Wasser lives. Police viii
hold Nevis pending an investigation OF
this statement Although Irwin has
admitted that he broke into several
houses on upper Fourteenth street. he
has never admitted entering the Wasser
hpusr
Dennis was charged with carrying
concealed WeauGnS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22
PLANS BETTERMENT
OF SCHOOL GROUNDS
Municipal Architect Begins Land
scaping for Grading, Sodding and
shrubbinR at 90 Buildings,

The municipal architects Office today
started work on the first comprehen"
Sive landscaplng program for the DIS.
tTict public schools Grounds around
~ school buildings are 10 be graded
s0dded and shrtIbbed, and the play
grounds are IN be- surfaced with ctnders
The work will he done under the
direction nj MISS Eliza n, Rifnte. land"
fcapc architect employed especially
10 give an esthetic touch To the school
grounds The cost Of improving the
grounds Of the ~ schools In the initial
program Is estimated at approximately
100000
The grounds first tn receive land
Scape treatment are those surrounding
The Stuart Junior High School and the
Whittier, Bancroft and Barnard Graded
Schools. Other grounds included ~
the program are the Hine. Macfafland
and Randall Junior High Schools and
the following graded schools Wood
ridge. Bruce, Burroughs. Bell, Bright
wood, Truesdell. J. r, Cook, Janhey,
Raymond, LOveloy. Thomson, MOst ana
Reservoir Road Plans also haye been
made to improve the grounds around
the Western and Armstrong High
Schools as well an at the new Mckinley
Technical High School, The grounds
around The latter are now being graded
and the landscaping viii be started as
soon as this Is completed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22
NEW SCHEDULE is MADE.
Chesapeake Beach Train Changes
Are Announced,

A new schedule OF trains to and from
Chesapeake Beach, effective tmmedi-
ately, has been announced by w. j.
Hayward, general manager of the
Chesapeake Beach Railway Co.
Today. tomorrow and Friday trains
are leaving District Line at Q and ii 30
am. and : 30. $40 and pm, return
ing from the Beach at 63S am, and /.
$50. and 10 pm. On Saturdays
through September trains will leave
District line at and II 80 am. and
a:30, 3;25. $40 and 8 PM returning
from the Beach at 6:3h am, and |. , 80.
6, q and 10 pm On Sunday trains will
leave District line at $50, 1890 and
II 80 am and . 80, 4,4S and pm, re-
turning from the Beach at am and
$50. ;. &, 3 and 10 pm.
Beginning Monday and continuing
through September Ia, weekday trains
will leave District Line at and IL 80
am. and $50 and $40 pm, returning
at & rs am and /. $50 and 8 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22
MEXICO CHURCH ISSUE
DISCUSSED BY X. OF C.
Moral Pressure by U. S. Govern
ment Urged to Relieve Plight
of Catholics Generally.


CLEVEI AND. August 22.~-Thc re-
liginus question In Mexico was one of
the most important problems before to-
days business sessions of the conven~
tion Of the Knights OF Columbus as a
result Of the annual report by Supreme
knight Martin II, Carmody, Grand
Rapids, Mich, Carmody protested
against unfortunate and distressing
circumstances of Catholics generally in
Mexico"
In the hope of obtaining a change OF
attitude In Mexico toward the Catholic
Church, Carmody suggested that the
United States Government be asked TO
bring moral pressure and influence" to
bear upon It's southern neighbor His
report was up for consideration before
the convention today.
An investigation of treatment of
members of the order and Catholics IN
general In Mexico has been under way
by directors of the knights of Columbus
for the last year Carmody revealed.
Carmody said the Government would
not be asked 10 intervene, but pressure
could be brought 10 bear that would
force IN Mexico change OF policy or
ostracize her from recognition and ASSOC
citation by the family of nations,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22
AlRSHlP LOS ANGELES
ON FLIGHT TOMORROW
Will Leave Lakshurst for Union
town, Pa. TO Take Part in Air
port Dedication.

The airShip Los Angeles viii leave her
Lakehurst. N. j.. hangar tomorrow
morning at o'clock for A flight 70
uniontown, Pa, to participate In the
dedication Of an airport named in honor
Of Floyd Bennett, former naval aviator
who died during an attempt To rescr
the crew of the transatlantic airplan'
Bremen.
The craft viii extend her night Il
East Liverpool. Ohio, So miles north
west of Uniontown. II the weather il
Philadelphia, Lancaster, York, Cham.
bersburg. Bedford and Somerset
Two naval airplanes from the Nava
AIR Station at AnacoStia also win par.
ucinate IN the ceremonies at Union
town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22

Or William A. white. superintendent
of St Ellzabeth's Hospital, and noted
authority on problems involving mental
gymnastics, today has a hrand-new
proposition TO ponder over, and the
answer doesn't seem TO be so good.
Summed up, under ruling by Con-
iroIler General McCar IL appears that
every time Or. White finishes a years
work he owes the 6overnment-~~his efn-
ployen money, which just about puts
the doctor one notch lower than Il
dollarayear man,
The Mscarl ruling was handed down
Yesterday II Wme based on ~ inVea~
tiEAtion into the fiscal affairs for St.
Elizaheth's, and IL holds that allowances
to Or White and to 1911 other employees
should liz deduded from their salaries,
starting October /
Owes u. n. $3.50. Under Ruling,
AS the allowances given DIR. White
are placed al SIi $50 annually and he
receives $500 annually. the auperin~
tendent of st. Elizabeths Hospital
should be paying the United States the
difference Of $3,bbD.
Secretary West of the Interior De-
partment, under whose jurisdiction the
hospital comes, was directed in the
ruling Ia get up a report showing what
the total allowances to Or, White and
The others amount to,
Statement In Detail.
This detailed estimate Of 1r Whites
allowances was given IN the decisions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22
WORK C[ AIMS ALL
WESTERN STATES
Savs He Will Not ConCede At
Iantic Coast to Demo-
Gratis.

Belief that every State vest Of the
Mississippi win go for Hoover vas e%-
messed By Or Hubert Work. chair
man Of the Republican national COM
gnjftee. In & statement issued upon hls
return 10 washington last night from
an extensive trip After adding that
Ohio sno Indiana were safe for the Re-
rubiicans. Chairman Work continued
L vill make an early survey OF the
States Of the East. many Of ~1lcn
have been carefully canVasseo during
nv snsence I have never conceoed
the loss Of q single Atlantic Coast state.
II Is probable the opposition will MAKE
It's strongest fight for these States.
which viii compel lis 70 meet them
with the strongest forces possible, ana
this We v1ll do
Campaign Progressing Smoothly.
There Is no apparent background In
this country al this time which "ould
invite q change in administrative poll
eies or in party control. LOss OF en-
u1oyrnent, drought OK. financial depreS-
sion during an administration have n
times past been sufficient 70 wreck 1t.
None Of these conditions exist noW.
Crops have never been 50 good uni
Yorrnly throughout the country as TINS
year.
THE people are enjoying more
leisure and higher wages and the feSuit
Is more prosperity and c0ntentmeni
than a. any previous lime IN the his
tory Of the country.
Points la Boilers.
Chairman WORK said many reports
have rome 10 MIN d Democrats NJ
esnizing N support Hoover and Curtis
lie cited instances IN the South. where
Democrats are organizing Hoover clubs
declaring they are nof leaving The
Democratic party. oUi plan ~ vote IN
protest - this wears presidential tlcket
Praise for Inc Ohio Republican state
tirKet sss forthcoming last night from
senator Fess who predicted that All
Eeoublicsn representatives. Of his State
wo3ic - returned ~ the House and
4nst gains would ~ made from the
Democrats
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22
u. S. INQUIRY EXTENDED.
northern Part Of Mississippi Ia.
volved in Patronage Charges.

cI.ARKSDALE, Miss. August ~ ~
Investigation into Federal patronage
which recently caused sensation III
south Mississippi hes BEEN extended 70
the northern part " the state, accord
ing 10 j n Cook United states ais
trict attorney who said the probe had
been ordered by the Department Of
Justice at Washington.
Inquiry viii be MADE, he said, INTO
stleged violations u The Federal pat
coinage act He announced there had
bern Tllnpors % sales 81 Federal APP
xointments throughout the district
Information gathered by Department
81 yustice agents gili he presented ~
eeeno uJries 6on court ecneenes n
s.eieaes 3. Aberdeen, ClsIksasls and
Cxfexks 6sGaxs161nm 81 kGAa&sM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22
County Free of Anthrax.

special Dsnatch To The star.
CLARENDON, Va. August ~ Ar
llngtnn County is free nf anthrax. the
cattle disease. according to Or r, NJ.
Chichester. county health offieer, who
has Just completed careful inspec.
tion Of the live Meck IN his iurisdle-
tton, made ln,ewine reports OF the
discovery Of The disease 10 TauqglsF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22
TWO FIRES DURING RAIN.
Special Dispatch to The Star,
NFApTTNSpJIRf w Va Al

MARTINSBURd, w Va, August -
Rainfall Of is7 inches. accompanied
by sharp electrical storm. left trail
Of damage IN Berkeley County last
night. Farmers reported some corn badly
washed Two barns, one at Jones
Spring and the other near Bunker Hill.
were struck by lightning and burned
Power lines we're out of commission
from this city, and telephone services
broken, Flood conditions we're reported
at low points Reports of hail III the
mountain section were heard, but dam.
- NRaa ma thnllrhA high. =. .ssp 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22
Worry Causes Suicide,
necial piSpatch 10 The STAR

Special Dispatch TO The star
FREDERICK, Md, August - Phillip
Lambright, 90 years old, a we'll known
resident, committed suicide yesterday
afternoon at the heme Of his sister
by shooting himself In the head II,
left the following note; Worry. worry
worry, worry, May the Lord forgive
me" Coroner Alton Y. Bennett deemed
=. A~.m....h .,s... naa..awu -. -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22
RED CROSS ROLL CALL
OPENS ARMISTICE DAY
District Chapter Program Will BE
In Charge Of Gen. John
A.. Johnston.

The District Chapter Of the American
Red Cross will begin It's annual roll
call on Armistite day. November H.
The roll call viii be headed by Brig
Gen John A.. Johnston, former District
Commissioner. who has served as chair
man Of the chapter roll call for
number ~ years
Gen Johnston will be assisted by
hundreds of uniformed volunteer
workers The work Of getting 0u4
publicity for the roll call win begin In
October
There are about 30 600 members of
the District Chapter its officers are
MAJ Gen George Barnett chairman,
Gen. Johnston, first vice chairman.
Miss Mabel T. Boardman, second vice
chairman, Mrs Harry G. Barnes, sec
Rotary, II s. Reside, treasurer, Myh,
Margaret HOOD Robbins and Charles r..
Howe. assistant treasugera.
,ra., .aY..ass.g. ..~a.aB.s f.sssg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22
MeCari Cites Basis Of Decision.

Mr.. McCarl's decision Is declared to
be based on the law providing that the
Personnel Classification Board snail
make deduction from salaries for living
allowances In the absence Of move
by the board, he said yesterday 1t was
his duty and that of the Interior De-
partment 10 comply with the law
Carlos C. Van Leer. chairman OF the
Personnel classification Board, said to-
day that he has not yet seen a copy OF
the decision and would be unable Ia
make any announcement regarding IL
until he has had opportunity TO study IT,
Dr. White withheld comment,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22
Indicted as Slayer.

ATLANTA, Ga. August ~ To-
Fred - Fair, who shot and mortally
wounded Policeman John r. Mcdaniel
here last Saturday. while fleeing from
the place where he had shot e l. urit~
nm ws2 indicted for murder yesterday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22

Miss Margaret HeaVan. the lord may~
or III Liverpool who visited Rome IN
May, was recently invited 10 Walt Va
ilaneia ksnain. n m1&sk 20. i. q 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22
DR.. WHITE OF ST. ELIZABETHS
FACES FINANCIAL PROBLEM
McCarl Ruling Deducts All ALLOW
ances From Stated Salaries of Hospital
Superintendent and Employees.

pletely furnished including
two narlors, one library, one
studio. one dining room, six
bedrooms, one conference room,
one trrlnkroom, one sewing
room, two bathrooms, three
kitchens and furniture ...,., 81 400
800
Telephones ..,t,....t.,..'.,.. 10
Labor. including one house
keeper, one waitress, one COOK
and one assistant cook ,...., a440
Ccmnissary charges ........ 2,676
Goal for Kitchen. ............. 1875
fatal .Sll ,Oh9
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22

Msnehuris nov produces nearly four
fifiis II the worlds supply of 10Y beans,
which are used IN making soap, paints
n M Hnaa kaSuvs. Al 1kxA1& - - = - !,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22
Statement In Detail

This detailed estimate Of pr Whites
allowances was given IN the deflslQps