davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1928-10-24
SHELL DISCOVERED
At MURDER SCENE
Fingerprint on Post Also Clue
in Case of WaIkerSvilIe,
Nd, Merchant.
By st.r Correspondent Of III. s,.s.

FREDERICK, Md, october PA
.25-caliber bullet, the shell from which
it was fired. and fingerprint on post
of the porch near which he was killed
are the only clues which the Frederick
County authorities have to aid them IN
solving the mysterious murder of David
M. Crist, a merchant of Walkersville,
near here. early Sunday.
The assassin fired at close range into
Crisis left side. The bullet was re-
moved from near the bottom of the
spine and corresponds with a shell
found last night in the vine which
clings to the porch. Crist. who operat-
ed a general store close to his home
worked late Saturday night and walked
home in the early hours of Sunday
morning. There was nobody home
but his 13-year -old daughter Miriam
Crisis mother had recently died, and
a housekeeper who had been employed
during Mrs. Crisis illness was away on
a visit.
No arrests have been made. The case
Is in the hands of William c. Rhoderick
of Frederick County A report that
Rhoderick had hired two city detectives
to aid him could not be confirmed at
his ofice. Crisis relatives are consider
ing hiring a private detective. CriSt Is
Evening star., 1928-10-24
UTILITY WITNESS
ADMITS UNTRUTHS
Reveals Erroneous State
mentS in Letter Concern
ing Propaganda.
sy the Associated Press.


Fohert MONTGOMERY. sales manager of
the louisville Gas g. Electric Co, testi-
6ed TODAY in the Federal Trade Com
missions power investigation that he
had made untrue statements in a letter
written February 9. 1928. concerning
relations between him and Louisville
newspapers.
Excerpts from the letter which was
addressed to George F. OXley, publicity
director for the National Electric Light
Association. and had been introduced
into evidence last April, were read by
Robert z. Healy, commission counsel
Hcaly stressed the statement contain
ed that Montgomery had personally
kept "the editorial departments inform
ed on all matters of importance to the
industry at large, such as the Boulder
Dam controversy, the Walsh resolu-
ton etc"
'T was rather careless in the use of
nv language here" Montgomery
testified. Upon being questioned fur
ti1er, he said the assertion was untrue.
Healy produced a letter from Mont
gomery to the Louisville Courier Journal
of October 3. 1918. in which the witness
also had retracted a statement that he
had personally handed matter on utility
subjects to Louisville editors with the
result that the papers had continually
run news stories and very splendid
editorials favoring the interests Of public
utilities
Work Was Adequate.
Montgomery explained that the letter
in question had been written to Oxley
for the purpose of convincing him that
the method being followed concerning
publicity work there was adequate and
that no public utility information bureau
was needed.
He said the publicity work had beer
done satisfactorily prior to that and
he sought to avoid the establishment,
Of a committee because his company
would have had to finance it to rela-
lively large extent.
One letter introduced, addressed to
Dempster McAIurphy of the Middle West
Utilities Co., Chicago, said that pub
licity work at that time constituted a
bi-monthly news service, being sent to
q mailing list of 1900, and that the
results obtained from the issuance of
this bulletin, which goes to some $50
newspapers In Kentucky, is very grati-
flying"
Montgomery testified that this bulle-
tin was discontinued later.
Evening star., 1928-10-24
Reward Nav Be Offered.

survived by Or. Bruce Crist Of Fred
erick, Md, a brother, and Mrs. Laura
Barrick, sister.
Reward May Be Offered.
There are no police officers in Walk
erville, but Mayor Tom Saylor is aiding
In the investigation and Is planning to
raise a fund by popular subscription to
offer a reward for the arrest and con-
viction of the slayer
Numberless rumors we're current in
the little town to account for the death,
but most of them proved groundless.
Among these was a rumor that two
youths had bought gun shortly before
the murder corresponding to the Caliber
of the fatal bullet and that on Satur-
day, the day before the shooting, Crist
had expressed a fear for his life.
Most of them believe that the Staying
was the work of local character who
was familiar with Crisis habits.
The Crist home was locked UP and
deserted today. Crisis daughter Miriam
is being cared for by neighbors.
Evening star., 1928-10-24
MINERS HEAR ZIHLMAN.
Congress Member Addresses Meet
ing at Lonaconing, Md.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LONACONING. Nd, October 24.-Fep-
resentative Frederick N. zihlman, who
has been campaigning in Montgomery
County, transferred his activities to tbs
mining region of Maryland last night.
addressing meeting at San Toy Thea
ter, Lonaconing. one of the Republican
strongholds of Western Maryland
Other speakers were. Arch A. Young of
the Cumberland Bar, and Adrian Bun
nelly of Philadelphia, active in the re-
publican organization Of that city. Nell
son w. Russler, county chairman, pre-
sided. The Lonaconing City Bend
played, and the meeting was featured
by vocal solos by Mrs. Mabel Kemp
burst, Frostburg: Mrs Thomas Picker
ing. Cumberland, and Miss Elizabeth
Corstorphine and John Hardegan of
IOn2conine
Evening star., 1928-10-24

Mulberry trees which we're cut down
in Syria during the World War are be-
ing repianted.
Evening star., 1928-10-24
At SOC

Compotes, nut bowls,
covered candy boxes.
pastry trays, candy jars,
Alp vases, muffin dishes,
flower bowls, fruit
baskets.
GLASSWARE, FIFTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1928-10-24
At Csc

High footed sherbets, low footed
sherbets, footed tumblers, iced tea
glasses, salad plates, cocktails, wine
glasses and water goblets are in.
cluded at this special price. Csc.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21
AUTO BRAKE USELESS,
HORSES HIP IS BROKEN
Eri.,r .i.;cd So After Admitting In
C.:!-t That he Was Aware
OF Cars ECccct.

Driving IN automobile with an
emergency brake that W;is SO badly
out of rcp"lr as to he useless cost
Joseph Zottvr, aE.ed 49, of l3S KEEL
Hcy street. s without cos,s in police
court today. He MAS arrested by
Motorcycle Oi.ic, rs Hayes and
Strolls after the automobile, which
is owned by Adele kloiber OF 13S
Kelsey street had figured in a coll
lis'on With WAGON drawn by two
horses. owned by Frank ;siioti of 1G6
Washington street about O'Clock
tAis morning.
Zottrr was driving west on West
Main street and the horses came
from Washington street the pole
between them catching the rear right
fender OF the car. off Ger IaE,s
reported that enc of the horses sus-
tanned u fracture OF the hip and was
attended by Dr. r. -. Radcliffe.
Zo5ter pleaded guilty 10 the charge
Of driving Il ear without proper
brakes and said he had known about
the condition OF the emergency bTah e
but had not gotten arcund' 10 hav-
ing il fixed. Judge SAKE told him
there was nothing about an autom o.
| bile more dangerous than faulty
| Dlakcs and he advised Iot-cr to have
| them attended to Immediately or he
might End himself in more serious
! trouble
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21
MARRIAGE IS PLANNED
second Son OF Former Kaiser and
Countess Mcllin Reported Plan
ming to Get Married.

Berlin, Aug. 21 R-Prince Eitel
Friedrich, second son of the former
kaiser, and Countess Mellin, the
former Baroness Wolf. are stated In
advices received in Berlin today to
be planning their marriage In Sep
TENDER.
Countess Mcllin, who is 81, was
housekeeper in the princes house
hold for several years and there
We're persistent rumors in 1928 that
they would be married after the
prince divorced Duchess Sophie Of
Gutenberg. who 10 now married to
Police Captain Won Hedemann.
The countess continued as house,
keeper after Eitel's divorce. but
could not marry him as her own di-
vorce has only just been decreed.
The Mellin family is an old Bal
tic one. The count and countess Of
Mellin fed to Germany during the
Bolshevist revolution. The count
contracted tuberculosis and the
countess being compelled to earn
her living. accepted the HohenIol-
lern job. Her husband recovered, but
the couple meanwhile became 20
estranged that they decided to sep
arate.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21
ENDS SOUR STOMACH
way DOCTORS ADVISE

Vast numbers Of New DrttaiH
people. like Miss Rose O'Neil have
found that pure. healthful vsgstas
Bile extracts offer . quick. pleasant
and sure way Of relieving "a, seufs
ness and other forms Of stomach
distress.
Miss o'Nsil. for example. had ssaehsl
the point whore everything upset her q
the very sight of food nauseated her,
Digestants had failed to help. Cathsrtie4
gave her temporary relief but left he's
more constipated than ever when the
harsh purgative effects wore of. On the
Doctors advice then shs bs0aa using
Ayers Tablets hospital csrtihed come
pound Of healthful Vegetable sxtraets ID
tempting form.
Relief began quickly. the doctor -.
ports. By following directions carefully
she soon restored natural action Of her
intestines. without the need Of further
treatment. And tn two weeks. the doc.
tors report continues, Miss O'Neil was
not only free from stomach distress but
felt and looked like q different person
with the clear. rudy complexion that
comes only from vigorous health and
energy.
Ayers Tablets are hospital certified
used more extensively than any other
puu "a uvo puB-pIIoA sul III auIoIpsW
for CSC a package at all druggists.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21
Yea Can Have That
"Fo0tiight Sheen

The perfect sheen of the actress
hair is every womans envy. DO you
wonder how they manage those con-
stantIy radiant, healtnful heads? No
sticky, plastered look but gorgeous
sheen. almost too good TO be true.
Edna Wallace Hopper. the widely
known actress. in her sixties still APP
pears in the role of tiapper. Be
cause of her wondrous head of hair
and her daily stagework. she is most
exacting in her demand for the rig hit
hair drs.;s. The preparation she has
used for years with utmost satlsfac-
ton is now offered TO all under the
name. Edna Wallace Hopper's Wave
and Sheen. II is non-greasy, keeps
the hair neat and gives it a lovely,
natural sheen.
II you have a permanent or wave
your hair at home, you will find
Wave and Sheen real help in set
ting the wave. particularly after Il
shampoo. You will have no further
worry about unmanagca bic hair.
Get bottle today at any toilet
counter. IS cents Your money re-
funded il you are not delighted.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21
HUSBAND IS FINED
FOR WELDING Gun
Columbia Lake Disturbance End
in Court Action

Columbia, Aug. Il R-Justice
the Peace Hubert p. Collins KEEP
late court hours last night ali b.
cause OF breach of the peac
charge which came before him afte
disposal of three minor cases. ]
was a. m. when the case enJe,
with decision that Raymond Reef
of Waterbury. the defendant. shour
pay fine of $40 and costs for un
lawful discharge OF gun. The cxs
began at last evening and it aros
out of an incident on the shore
Columbia Lake Oh the evening
August 2. The complainant Wa
Carl &. Blank, who has a camp o
the lake. and who alleged tina
keefe discharged gun in hi
direction. keefe denied this an
claimed that the discharge va
merely an act to brighten away a.
unknown man.
1t appeared in evidence that o.
the evening in question Blank will
Donald Ford and William kimbeil
friends, of Hartford. called on Mrs
keefe who was staying at her faith
er's house. Mrs. kee.e suddenly re
marked there comes my husband
The three visitors hurriedly left. go
ing across a field.
The trio on returning to Blank
camp talked over the matter ant
decided that there was no reaso,
for such hasty departure. Blan}
decided to so back and tell Keef'
of the visit. He approached Keefe'
house and called out to him. ant
during the exchange Of conversation
a gun was fired. Blank charge.
that Keefe fired at him but the de
PENDANT claimed 1t was not so. that
he fired to scare off a man whom HI
saw and could not identify.
In the end Justice Collins decided
that what Keefe did was wrong ans
| imposed a fine.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21

Men many of them - spent
months trying to persuade COM
mander Byrd to take them to the
Antarctic with him, and failed. But
Bob Rogers spent few minutes. and
succeeded. He is listed as dog master.
Rogers drove "huskies" for Capt.
Wilkins in the Arctic three years
ago. Then he went sea. Recently
he sailed into New York from Bue-
nos Aires, heard Byrd intended to
take four score malamutes with him,
and headed straight for the Byrd
headquarters.
He presented his credentials as a
'mushing" expert, and went to work
for Byrd the next day.
Second mate OF the City of New
York is Sverre Stron. Norwegian
sailor with ~ years OF Arctic naNl-
cation on his record. John Jacobsen.
the 60 year old sail maker with the
Byrd party. went to school with
Strom's father, but these two men
never before have sailed together
Strom knows his ship. for he is an
old member of it's crew. When the
City of New York, then called the
Samson, was bought in Norway by
the Byrd expendition, he helped sail
it TO America.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21
Grzybowski Member Of
State BANQUET Committee

B. A. Grzybowski of this city has
been named member If the gen.
eral committee in charge of this
banquet of the Polish State Political
organization which is to be held at
Hotel Garde on October 20.
Serving with him are J. Czepiel.
Deep River: S. Duszak, Thomaston;
8. Hosinski. Terryville: F. Dlowoki.
enswki, Bristol: 7. Kanopka, Middle.
town: A. Kandweter. Torrington; b.
JuzwikowsEi, New Haven; J. Laboy.
Willimantic; c. Markowski. South
ington; W. Nowotislsi, Wallingford;
A. Niemiec. Thompsonville; Mrs.
Anna Piantek. New Haven and w.
Sadalk. Rockville.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21
City Items

Tune in on VITO at $50 o'clock.
Hear Soldering Singers. Come IN
and well tell you about d years
protection on Seiberlng cord tires
free. Racl,liffe Oil Co.-advt.
The police were notified today by
the state commissioner OF motor
vehicles of the return Of the license
OF George Davis of l4l Dwight
street. return OF the right TO oper-
ate to Jasper Monte of ~ Atlantic
street and suspension of the right to
operate in the case of Mary Belisle
of Gl9 North Burritt street.
Detective Sergeant G. r. Ellinger
is investigating the theft Of a guam
tity of cigars and cigarettes and 80
cents from Peter SimOnian's store
at 145 North street The door
screen was cut to gain entrance dur
ing last night.
Members of A. G.. Hammond AUX
evening at 7:l5 o'clock in front of
the Boston Store to go to Plainville
and attend Memorial exercises at the
home of the late Fred Hiltbrand.
Notice of marriage intentions was
filed today by Luc Leon St. Pierre
of PAS Main street and Rose Anna
Proux of 1G0 High street.
A water carnival will be held to-
morrow afternoon at the Girl Scout
came on Jobs Pond. Portland.
Edward Bachman Of IL Maple
street reported to the police this
morning that his pocketbook con-
tanning S17 was taken out of his
trousers pocket as they hung on the
door during the night. but later he
reported that the pocketbook and
money had been recovered IN the
room.
The marriage certificate of Har-
old +. Corbin and Mrs. Anne F..
Moore has been returned to the city
clerks office in this city. They
were married in Middletown before
Deputy City Clerk E. r. Walsh on
August I.
White Rose Camp. Royal Neigh
bors. will hold a regular meeting
tonight at o'clock in Red Mems
| hall.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21

Four generations will Join Satur-
day in celebrating the 18th wedding
anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Hooper of "a Greenwood street. The
actual anniversary occurs tomorrow.
as the couple We're married on Aug
ust 30, 1908. but the celebration has
been postponed until Saturday, when
the Hoopers will entertain a few
relatives and friends at thcir home.
Mr.. Hooper was born in Italy but
has been in the United States for 3o
years, ever since he was IS years
old. He came directly to New Brit
ain upon landing and has lived here
ever since. Mrs. Hooper, before her
marriage, was Miss Ethel Holden.
Born in North Haven. she also came
to New Britain when still a child
and has made this city her home
since that time. The couple We're
married by Rev. NJ. $. Anderson,
former pastor of the Emmanuel
Gospel church. al the rectory of that
church. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Hooper
are members of the Emmanuel Cos
pei church, while MIR. Hooper also
belongs to the Modern Woodmen.
BY trade he is a machinist, having
been employed at the Pratt < Whit
ney Aircraft Corp. in Hartford for
the past four years.
The couple have six children liv-
ing: Fred employed by Hartford
bottling company: George. employed
at Armour's in this city; William, q
carpenter; Aniello end Amelia, pn-
pills at The Central Junior High
school, and Francis. pupil at the
Robert J. Vance school. Fred Hoop
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21

green, with a golden corn cob for a
handle. An admirsr presented one
Of these TO allan Hoover.
The high school and the big top"
erected in the adjacent bowl We're
surrounded by stands. some operated
by private concessionaircS. and
others by church and other societies.
During the forenoon the business
done 10y these WAS Disappointing as
the expected crowd OF many thou
lands was SLOW in arriving.
Main street and the intersecting
thoroughfares, were gaily decorated;
stores and Eomus alike We're re-
splendcnt in new paint and yards
and lawns we're closely cropped.
There was plenty Of music with half
Il dozen bands and drum corps play
ing popular tunes. Before going to
the high school. Mr.. Hoover drove
to the farm of his uncle. Allan
Hoover. with whom he lived after
the death of his mother After he
had inspected the house, the pho
tographers prevailed upon Mr..
Hoover to pose for tham on the edge
of corn field some distance down a
muddy road.
Mrs. Hoover, who is a skilled anna
teur photographer. bosSed the job.
While the cameras clicked she in
structed Hoover and Newt Butler in
I their roles. Newt shucked an ear
Of ccrn and passed it over to Bert
VI no tossed it into the crowd Of spec
tutors and smiled broadly as men
and women scrambled for the ear.
MOP your brow, it's hot direct.
cd Mrs. Hoo, e. and tine candidate
and his school matc readily compiled
US the sceii, wcs recorded on The
films.
He passed between roWs Of young
girls holding tail s,alls Of Iowa corr
cut only today from a nearby field
Mr.. Fooy,r5 old class mates call
ed on him in a bclH. pushing
through the crowd that damned th'
alls and rooms adiaccn1 to thos'
st up as his offices during his da,
and night say in West Branch.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21
$4,000 SUITS result
FROM BOY Being HIT


manned in that state for long per-
iod and that after regalnlng con-
seriousness remained in stupor for
some time after.
AS IA result of the accident. the
plaintiff received three inch lacer-
alton over the left eye and as re-
suit Of puncturing OF his brains.
much brain tissue was destroyed and
a bone had to be removed as u re-
suit of whic hthe plaintiff has at
the present time Il large hole in the
skull about one inch square, which
will never completely close. it Is al
legged.
As direct result Of these injuries,
il is claimed that the plaintiffs mind
became affected SO that he has be-
come destructive. unusually restless.
highly nervous and is considerably
troubled by insomnia; lost his ap-
petite, his memory is vague and he
is subject to constant headaches. 1t
is further claimed that he frequently
becomes dizzy. has nauseous spells
decided limp. Furl hermore. 1t Is
claimed that he has lost his strength
and is unable to play and exercise
and that as result OF the injuries
to the back of his head, the scalp
has been severely torn SO that hair
will never be able to grow again.
Papers We're served by Deputy
Sheriff Martin Horwitz. the writs
| being returnable in superior court
on the first Tuesday in September.
Suit for $4,000 was brought to-
day by Joseph Siluzio against Jo-
seph Perretta through the law firm
OF Schwolsky tS~>Schw olsky of Hart
/ ford. in which the plaintiff claims
! negligence on the part OF the de-
/ PENDANT in permitting his truck in
which the plaintiff was a passenger
4 to strike a tree, as q result OF which
! he received injuries.
! The complainant alleges that on
| May ! while 4 passenger IN a motor
truck owned and operated by the
defendant. which was proceeding in
! a southerly Direction on Arch street
! the machine was SO negligently and
rccklessly operated as to cause it to
run into tree. The impact was
SO violent it is claimed. that The
plaintiff was thrown forward and
crushed, causing the fracture OF
several ribs, a broken left hip
severe injury to the spine. bruises
on the LETT leg and other injuries to
the body, AS further result the
/ plaintiff received severe shock
causing him pain and mental an
euish, some of which are likely to
: prove permanent in character.
The plaintiff further claims that
/ as Il result he was compelled to ex-
pend sundry sums for medical care
and attention and as consequence
lost his weekly wages as an exca-
rator at $50 week from the date
OF the accident until this time.
Papers were served by Deput.
Sheriff Martin Horwitz, the writ be-
ing returnablc in superior court or
the first Tuesday in September.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21
NOM VISITING BOSTON
Southampton. England. Lord Mayor
Arrives To-day and Has Chat With
Hay State Officials.

Boston, Aug. II Gp--Nlrs. Lucia
Foster Wtlch. .231th mayor Of
southampton, England, arrived here
today with her daughter. Mrs. Doro-
tn Marion Patton. to spend the sec
end day of her visit 10 America in
sightseeing and meeting state and
city officials.
After visiting the state house and
talking with Governor Avian j.
Fuller the mayor went to visit Bos-
TONS mayor. Malcolm T.. Nichols.
After a luncheon the visitors went
on sightseeing trip to historic Con-
cord and Lexington and on their re-
turn were to dine at a hotel before
leaving the city for Niagara Falls.
They said they planned to visit Buff
talo. Washington and Philadelphia
before leaving for home Saturday.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21

coin. Although the models We're
small. they We're lifelike. the boys
magic fingers having delineated the
features of the two famous Ameri-
cans with remarkable fidelity.
Becoming more ambitious. Mer-
win made clay model Of his moth
er's head. The resemblance was
striking. Then he Went to work on
a model of his sisters head and the
result was SO effective that the model
was cast in bronze. 1t was seen by
art authorities on the Pacific coast
and was placed on exhibition at the
Los Angeles Museum Of Art after
being sent to sculptors In the east
for their opinions and criticisms.
Merwin is furthering his talents
by attending the Otis Art school in
Los Angeles. He is just a normal
boy who likes games other boys like
but the genius concentrated in his
finger tips is his master which drives
him TO long hours of arduous labor
while other lads of his age are play
ing pirates.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-21
BOYS ARRESTED EUR THEFT

Two boys. aged IL and Is years,
were apprehended by Sergeant I. J.
l'eeney and turned over to the pro-
baton department. for theft OF $40
and a ring out of Wilfred Brochu'a
room at 80 Chestnut street. The
BOYS are said to have admitted that
they were employed about the
premises and saw an opportunity TO
get some easy money. as there was
nobody at home when they raped
at the door. They spent SO at Lake
Compounce and the balance was In
their possession when they were ar
rested. They also had the ring. not
having any use for 1t.