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Evening star., 1928-05-09
IN1PER RISHABLE BOOK TO RECORD
DONORS TO CATHEDRAL FUNDS
More Than $4,000 Persons Have Con-
tributed Nearly 81, 100000 Since 1893.
Volumes Filled With Names.

How a cathedral destined to last for
centuries aims TO keep an imperishable
record Of its friends and benefactors Is
revealed by the announcement of the
authorities of Washington Cathedral
that since 1898 more than 26.000 per-
sons have contributed nearly $1,000, 900
to the cathedral and its associated in
stitutions for Christian service,
The names of these contributors are
recorded with fadeless India ink, pre-
pared from a special formula obtained
from the Library of Congress. in a
series of volumes known as the Book
of Remembrance" which will be pre-
served in a richly carved niche In the
sanctuary of the completed edifice.
Each volume contains l0S double
pages of hot-preSs linen paper, recon-
mended by the manuscript department
of the Library of Congress for lasting
qualities, believed to exceed those OF
the most carefully prepared parchment
The volumes are bound in cream-col-
ored velum, bearing on the front cover
a golden Jerusalem cross and in gold
lettering The words Washington Ca
thedral--the Book of Remembrance"
together with the volume number. The
seal of Washington Cathedral appears
on the back cover In gold intaglio and
the covers are bordered with the ma
tional colors
Suggested by Bible Verse.
The name of this permanent record
of cathedral benefactors is derived from
a vreSe in the Bible from the Book of
Malachi. which reads: Then they that
feared the Lord spake often one to
another: and the Lord hearkened, and
heard Of II, and book of remembrance
was written for them that feared the
Lord and that thought upon His name"
Thirteen volumes of the Book of Re-
hace been filled with the
names of friends and benefactors dur
ing the 80 years which have elapsed
since Right Rev. Henry Yates Satterlee,
first Bishop of Washington, inaugurated
this method of commemorating those
who made offerings. The names, ad-
dresses and the dates are recorded and
every State In the Union and % Terri
tories and foreign countries are repre-
sented.
The contributors thus commemorated
have provided for the discharge of the
mortgage on the original cathedral
land the addition of many acres, the
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DENIES PO|NCARE
WAR DEBT PROMISE
Council of Ministers Replies
to CIemenCeau'S Alleged In,
terVieW on Settlement.
the Associated rrcss.

y ~ the Associated l'FcSs.
PARIS. MAY e.--That Premier Poin-
care ut no time dreamed" of prom
ising the United States that the French
Parliament would ratify the settlement
cf Frances war debts to America
gned at Washington in April 1926
was made clear by an official communi-
cation issued last evening
The old Poincare-C -Clemenceau poll
tjcal feud was recalled when the
rremier. the elections over. turned his
attention to refuting an alleged inter-
lew published by a weekly newspaper
recently. in which the Tiger" was re-
ported as having referred to the Amer
lean debt settlement in a manner to
which M. Poincare took exception.
Official Communication Cited.
-he official communication on the
subject issued from the presidency of
the council of ministers reads:
According TO the text of the inter-
view accredited TO NJ Clemenceau, he
Is quoted as having declared that had
his first open letter reached the United
states "A hours later NJ. Poincare
would have signed an agreement for
the settlement of the war debts OF
france to the United States"
The document refers TO NJ. Clemen-
ceaus reputation of the interview. but
adds that the error must be corrected.
The agreement for the settlement
Of Frances war debts TO the United
States was signed at Washington April
20, 1926" says the statement. "and
vas submitted for ratification to Parlia-
lnent May %, following. by one of the
Governments preceding the present gov
ernment and more than two months
before NJ. Poincare assumed power.
Clemenceau Letter.
The Clemenceau letter was dated Au-
gust 8. 1926. thus in no way could it
influence NJ. Poincare, who was not
called upon TO sign the project, al
ready before the chamber and who
at no time ever thought of promising
America that Parliament would ratify
the agreements signed,
----
Evening star., 1928-05-09
MASS MEETING CALLED
TO DISCUSS WEIGH BILL
Federal Employees to Assemble Fri
day Night in Auditorium of
Central High School.

Ths WEIGH bill, designed to increase
the pay of Government workers. will
be the subject Of discussion at a mass
meeting of Federal employees Friday
night in the auditorium of Central
High School. This meeting has been
called by Mrs. Margaret Hopkins Wor-
rell assistant attorney IN the Depart
ment Of the Interior. who sponsored
the recent march on the Capitol In
the interest of higher pay for Govern
ment workers
In the belief that Government en-
pioyes do not fully understand the
WEIGH bill, which has been passed by
the House and is pending in the Sen
ate civil service committee. Mrs. Wor-
rell has secured several speakers. in
clliding members OF Congress and
Charles Doyen Of San Francisco. secre-
iary of the United States Employees
Association. To address the mass meet
ing. The names Of the speakers have
not been made public
Mrs. WorrelJ is Ia favor OF the wage
measure drawn by Representative
woodruna. Democrat. Virginia. which
provides q higher scale than the WEIGH
bill. she said today She has Just re-
turned firm Chicago. where she ad-
dressed Government employees there at
The Stevens Hotel on the WEIGH bill.
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establishment of two successful schools
and the beginning of theological
library: the laying OF foundations OF
the entire cathedral fabric; the con-
struction of three crypt chapels. the
apse, and major portion of the choir
walls and crossing; together with the
collection of many sacred objects, rich
in historic associations.
Unusual Gifts Received.
The gifts have ranged from few
dollars TO over half million. Rare
and unusual contributions have been
made and the donors names recorded.
These have included gold wedding
rings, to be melted for the holy COM
munion service; rare lace for the altar,
valued paintings to be hung in the
cathedral library: and stones from his
toric buildings to be incorporated into
the cathedral fabric. The name of
workman who gave his services for
month also appears on this roster OF
modern cathedral builders which is ex-
pected to be preserved for centuries In
order that future visitors may know
who made possible the erection OF this
edifice in the Capital.
Many more donors and benefactors
must be recorded II is said. before the
high towers OF the structure can be
crowned with their final stones The
task OF securing funds with which to
hasten completion and endowment of
the cathedral and its associated insti-
tutionS has recently been undertaken
by a group of prominent men and
women from many sections of the
country. associated with the Bishop of
Washington, and with Gen. John j.
Pershing as national chairman. A Ma
tion-wide campaign is now In progress
to secure $6.800,000 for the completion
OF the choir. crossing north and south
transepts and north porch Ultimately
ii is proposed TO raise total OF
$50, 900 900.
The early volumes of the Book of
Remembrance" rest at present in the
Little Sanctuary in receptacle covered
by the Hilda stone, which originally
was the base of an arch In Whitby
Abbey. England. 1t is named In men,
ory of ST. Hilda. who while residing at
Whitby taught Caedmon. the father OF
English poetry, to fashion his songs.
If the land surface OF the earth were
divided between the inhabitants each
M
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the faculty and military department to
the honor men of the unit and the best
drilled platoon, each member of which
will receive a silver medal. The board
will select the best company commander
and the best drilled cadet Of the basic
course. comprising freshmen and sopho-
mores. by competitive drill in the
manual OF arms.
Capt. Joseph s. McDonough, New York
National Guard. a former battalion
commander at Georgetown. will present
gold wrist watch to the cadet who
has made the best record during the
entire four-year course In the military
department. and the high score men
of the rifle team will be awarded the
minor G.. President Charles w. Lyons,
S. j.. and members of the faculty will
witness the events.
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Evening star., 1928-05-09
GEORGETOWN MILITARY
FIELD DAY TOMORROW
Exercises OH University Grounds
to Be Featured by Drill by Five
Infantry Companies.

The annual field day exercises of the
r. o. T. c. unit of Georgetown Uni
versity featured by competitive drill
between the five infantry companies,
will be held tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock on the Hilltop parade ground.
Lieut., Col. r. H. Heiskell, commander
of the cadet battalion, will be in charge
of the program, and board of Army
officers will Judge the various events.
The program will bring the military
activities at Georgetown to close.
Prizes and medals will be awarded by
Evening star., 1928-05-09

A really good permanent wave"
-houid last eight months. according %
me hair dressing expert.
Evening star., 1928-05-09

About 95 per cent OF the whale oil
used in this country goes into soap
Evening star., 1928-05-09

Fair play for the public Advertise
mcnt.
Evening star., 1928-05-09

II the land surface OF the earth were
divided between the inhabitants each
person would receive about 20 acres.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-14
COMMUNITY DRIVE
 TO USE AIRPLANE
Tickets for Basketball Contest
 Will Be Dropped Monday

Alrplane distribution of q grorp of complimentary tickets to q benefit basketball program will mark one of the features of the 1928 Community chest drive which opens officially Monday noon. The game, which will be played at the Stanley Arena on Tuesday evening, will be between an all-star combination of the New Brit ain Industrial league and the team from the Hartford Rubber Works winners in the Hartford Industrial league.
 The preliminary game will be be- tween the r. X +. Corbin girls, champions of the Girls Industrial Basketball league of this city, and the Manchester Girls Recreation club.
 At noon Monday an airplane, own- ed by Ted Hart of this city, and piloted by Charles Wright. also of New Britain. an aviator in the 11Sth observation squadron, will fly over the city. The plane will circle the city several times. finally dropping complimentary tickets over Central park.
 Although last years quota of s69,- 462.96 will be enough to enable the 10 affiliated organizations to meet their needs. q total of S77,o00 actu- ally is needed for the work for the next year. The drive officials have adopted the slogan. Sixty thousand to carry on; seventy seven thousand to mako good.'
New Britain herald., 1928-04-14
City Items

There will be funeral mass for the late Mary (Cltnch) Cavanaugh at St. Joseph's church on Monday morning at z o'clock.
 A grass fire spread about property of Fred L. Hart of 63 Kensington avenue and threatened to destroy chicken coops yesterday afternoon. Co. No. 6 was called to the fire by a 'still' alarm at 1 o'clock. The police were notified today of the suspension of the right to oper- ate, in the cases of Leon Bane of l7 , Main street and Fred Gogswell of S6 Elm street, and return of the license of Nicholas Leardi of s6 Clinton street.
 Mrs. Mary Saylor of 199 Fairview street Is recovering from an illness of three weeks at her home.
 Mrs. Sadie Wellins, dental hygien- ist at the Hartford hospital, attend- cd the Dental Hygienists' association meeting held in conjunction with the Connecticut State Dental association convention in New Haven Thursday.
 Suit for $200 damages was brought today by Thadeus MalinaNsky against Joseph Balkunas through Attorney F. E. Hungerford. Prop erty of the defendant located on Francis street was attached in the sum of $500. Constable Fred Win kle served the papers.
 The suit of Morris Cohn against Sarah Goldstein ct al was with drawn from city court today. with out costs to either party.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-14
STEAMER 0N WAY
 ID OCEAN PLIERS
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possible to risk take-off from ice- covered lakes due to the immi- nency of q breakup. For the same reason it is impossible to fit floats area from which a seaplane could rise. The same applies to flying boats, which. at the present time. are laid up for the winter.
 Thus. it has been proved almost impossible to leave immediately for the scene of the Bremen's landing. Plans will likely be made to pre- pare q machine suitable for the work. but it must be flying boat or seaplane to reach, with any de- gree of possibility, the Strait Of Belle Isle. Another difficulty 10 be considered is the landing conditions at Greenly island or its vicinity. Re- ports from the marine signal service station at Point Amour, and other government stations in the Strait, say there is heavy open ice. which. though distant from shoro. is liable to change in direction with an al- teration in the wind direction, and be floated to the point at which an airplane would desire to come down.
 Another consideration for any pilot who should venture forth on the SIS mile flight to Point Amour is that of gas supply. There is no gasoline cache in the vicinity of Belle isle. which is SIS miles from Montreal. X plane capable of car rying enough fuel for a flight of about 500 miles at least. would be required. and 1t Is doubtful if even such q quantity is available at Seven Islands near Clarke City.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-14

Ata meeting of the captains of the teams which will have charge ot the canvass through out the factories, yesterday at the Burpltt Hotel. the pledge was made unanimous to lend every effort to ob- tain the full quota of $77.00O. Presi- dent Maurice Stanley of the United Community Corporation outlined the general plans and explained the bud get. Mir. Stanley stated that in his opinlon 1t was not sound policy to materially increase the amount each year and that in determining the lowest possible figure which would carry operations through the year to come. The appropriation for each organization was pared down to a hare sum which would allow the work of the past year to be carried on. He said, that in many of the departments the number of cases to be cared for were increasing and that the $77,ooo budget would allow them to meet this increase.
 ostmaster H. E. Erwin, director ot the campaign explained the or ganization of workers. First the list of specials" who are large con tributors, second the factory groups, and thibd the city or civic group.
 It was unanimously voted to elim- mate the monday luncheons for team members, which have been q part of the campaigns of the past, and to confine activities along these lines to mere business meetings with luncheons donated by the city's serv- ice clubs and by the Rurritt Hotel. These meetings to be for the purpose of receiving reports from the team captains There will be no speeches at these meetings.
 The big chest on Central park will be used again this year and life size figures will be placed on the side walk flag poles by Main street mer- chants. Posters also will be carried on trolleys and buses The chest will be illuminated at night during the campaign.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-14
STAMFORD POLICE FIND MUCH LIQUOR
Discover Many Gallons on Load
 of Furniture

Stamford. April 14 LP-Officers who were suspicious of the load of furniture carried on truck on which Gerlando Disalvo. 33, and Andrew Carula. 37. giving their ad- dress as 314 Bank street, Water bury. became furniture handlers by the roadside at o'clock this morn- ing and found S2 five gallon cans of alcohol as reward for hard la bor.
 The truck was passing through Stamford and was at point where four New York cracksmen were stopped Thursday when motor cycle officer noticed compartments under the truck which seemed out of keeping with its original con- struction. With another officer the patrol officer asked the men about the underslung compartments. They said that the truck was built that way. Refusal was given when a de- mand was made for the keys. The officers removed the furniture and located trap doors which they open ed and found the fluid. The men were held on a transportation charge. The truck was bound for Waterbury.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-14
FORT GRlSWOLD FOR SALE
Tract at GrOtOn Heights. Near New London. Included in War Depart mcnt List for Disposal.

BY GEORGE H. MANNING (Washington Bureau of the x. B. Heraldl
 Washington. D. C., April 14-Old Fort Griswold. at Groton Heights. New London county Conn. will be sold if the senate passes bill all ready passed by the house of rep resentatives and favorably reported by the senate military affairs com mittc".
 Fort Griswod is an old fort. GOV oring 12 3-o acres. which has not been used for military purposes for many years.
 The government adopted a policy in 1926 Of disposing of all surplus real property as rapidly as it be- comes no longer useful for military purposes.
 The secretary of war has listed Fort Griswold as one to be sold this year. and the bill authorizing its sale is expected to pass the senate without opposition. The bill also provides for the sale of eight other camps and forts belonging 10 tn, war department. from Alaska tc Florida.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-14
PRINCE CHARLES IS MARRIED TODAY
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tea at friends home and week later We were engaged" he added. Tt was q grat secret but gradual ly got to my parents who disapprov- cd from the very beginning, in the first place because of my age"
 The prince afterward saw Miss Watson frequently in New York. Paris and London. but he never vis- ited Newport.
 The couple were married at the registrars office in Covent Garden. Miss Watson wore a navy blue dress, a smart long coat also of dark blue and 8 close-ftting navy blue straw hat setting off her fair hair. She was accompanied by an official of the American consulate.
 Bride Unattended
 The prince with the witnesses. Toby Charlton, husband of Lady June Charlton, and Claude Marcel, appeared soon afterwards. There was no woman friend with the bride and when the marriage ceremony was over she left alone, driving of in a taxicah.
 The bridegroom and his friends followed in another taxi.
 Miss Watson was born in Rich mond. Va, and has lived in Paris for q number of years. Her en- eagement to the late Reginald Van- derbilt was rumored in 1919. but this was never confirmed.
 The duke is the only son of the Duke and Duchess of Vendome. His mother is d cousin of King Albert of Belgium.
 It had been reported that the wedding would be postponed until May since the duke failed to obtain a dispensation to marry since his family objected to his wedding The duke has insisted they would be married as soon as Miss Watson S health permitted. She was recover ing from an operation for appendi- citis. The duke also denied rumors that King Albert objected to the match.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-14
SENATE MAY GALL
 Z NEW WITNESSES
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l.. Dohony, Jr,. will take the stand.
 NOllc I'roSscd.

L. Dohony, Jr.. will take the stand.
 NOllc IrosscSi.
 The bribery indictment against the latter. which grew out of his delivery of &100,n00 from his father to Fall in 'littel black satchel." was nolle pressed yesterday at the request of Roberts, who said outside the courtroom that this action was taken to clear the way for young Dohenys appearance in the present trial and to show. through him. that Fall readily accepted money he was not entitled to from persons in- terested in oil leases.
 Press reports that the defense proposes 10 refer 10 the American Japanese situation in presenting their side prompted statement yes torday by Representative McClintock Of Oklahoma, a democrat, on the house naval committee. in which he urged President Coolidge to direct Secretary Wilbur to make public a report drafted by Rear Admiral Gleaves, retired, more than two years ago, regarding the Japanese situation.
 He said the document should be published ''in fairness to Japan." be- cause that nation has assumed the most friendly attitude toward the United States.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-14
TEACHERS CLUB ELECTION

Officers for the coming year will be elected at a meeting of the New Britain Teachers club which is 10 be held in the club rooms of the Walnut Hill school next Wednesday evening.
 Superintendent s. II. Holmes. Miss Ella Fallon. Principal l.. P. Slade of the Senior High school, Principal w. C. French of the Central Junior High school. Principal Harry Wes- sells Of the Nathan Hale Junior High school. Principal Helen (. Bunce Of the Camp. and Principal Mary A. Campbell of the Elihu Burritt school will be speakers at an educational meeting in the camp school audi torium on Thursday evening.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-14

held yesterday to select delegates to the state convention at Port Huron May 9 Smith opposition failed to ma- terialiZe. Instead the New York governors presidential candidacy was unanimously indorsed.
 Women leaders at Grand Rapids who supported the late Senator Woodbridge N. Ferris. dry advocate. in opposition to smith, after failing to make a showing in their county caucus, remained silent at the coun- ty meeting yesterday. The delegates at the Grand Rapids meeting pledg- ed their support to Smith.
 Sentiment Absent.
 State leaders here looked upon the absence of anti-Smith sentiment as smoothing away the last opposi- ton to the New York governor who was an overwhelming choice in the recent presidential preference pri- mary.
 Most of the convention fire yester. day was leveled at Herbert Hoover who Was condemned as "a member of the Harding oil cabinet who sat silent through the nauseous scan dal"
New Britain herald., 1928-04-14
SOUTH COVENTRY l. CROSSING SMASHUP
Waterbury Man Is SeVatly h.
 jured This Morning

Willimantic. April 1l tF-while on his way to work in Mansfieh early today, John Del vachio. S3, Waterbury. was severely injured when the automobile which he was driving was struck by a southbound engine at South Coventry station of the Central Vermont railway. sev- cral miles north of this city. He failed to see the approaching train in time. At St. Joeeph's hos- pital he was found to be suffering from q sprained back. lacefat3ons and several broken bones.
 The crossing where the accident occurred was unguarded Tt the time. protection being furnished only between the hours of ! and $ p. m. Del Nachio is . construetion worker.
 An investigation will be made. The auto was demolished.