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Evening star., 1928-05-07
NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY
APACE WITH ELECTRICITY
Recent Growth of Two Declared
Comparable as Convention of
Association Opens.
Rv the Associatnd rres..

By the Associated Press.
DALLAS, Tex. May Growth OF
the American natural gas industry in
the past few years is comparable to that
of the electrical industry. officials of the
American Gas Association said yester-
day as they arrived for the national
gas convention here this week.
Maj Alexander Forward of New York,
managing director of the association,
pointed to the 10 per cent increase in
the industry between 1920 and 1925,
stating that this was equal to the in
crease in the electrical field.
The gas convention opens today with
an exhibit of machinery and appliances
and the sessions of the convention open
Tuesday.
Evening star., 1928-05-07
Trio Held for Manslaughter.

BERLIN. May z Cpl.-Three former
members of the illegal military organi-
zation founded by Lieut.. RoSsbach have
been convicted of manslaughter by a
court of Stettin after a trial lasting
three Weeks
The Washington times., 1928-06-05
0NIAS GIVEN
At CATHEDRAL

Forty.eight graduates. repreaeh
ing 20 states and one foreign
country, received their diplomas
today at the graduation exercises
81 the National Cathedral school for
Girls, which were held IN Bethle-
hem Chapel.
The Right Rev. Clinton simon
Quin, bishop c0adjutor Of Texas,
delivered the address to the grad
yates. Four of the graduating
class, Misses EIinor G, Blackburn,
Faith Phillips. Mamie SEE, daugh.
ter 81 the Minister Of China and
Frances w. Wall, are washington
girls.
Flag day exercises were held YES
terday III Whitby Hall at which
the Rev. Y. Barney Phillips made
Inc principal address. Bishop
James r.. Freeman also spoke.
Faculty awards and scholarships
were announced yesterday for both
the boys and the girls departments
az the school
The Washington times., 1928-06-05
INQUEST CALLED
. IN AUTO DEATH
TnternationaI NswsreeI Photo

An Inquest was being held today
into the death of John Teachum,
As. carpenter. of TIA 100 block
Of Florida Ave. NJ. III. who died sun
day in Gaiiinger Hospital just Is
physicians were preparing to oper.
ate on him.
Teachum, with two companions,
han been on fishing trip satur-
day night and was returning when
the car in which he was riding.
driven by Eugene Robey. so. col.
lided with another automobile.
Robey was charged with reckless
driving.
After the accident Teachum was
found unconscious on the sidewalk
nearby. He was taken to Casualty
Hospital. but was later charged
with iIitoxication and removed to
Gallinger Hospital.
ExOnerated In Death
Edward e. Ridgely. %, Of the 1900
block Of Massachusetts, Ave. M. w.
has been exonerated in the death
of Edward Ash, So of the 100 block
Eleventh ST. n. r. Ash died sun.
day from injuries received when he
WAS knocked down by Ridgely's
automobile. A coroner's jury yes.
terday held his death was acct.
dental.
Two women and two small chill.
dren were included In those injured
In traffic accidents yesterday and
last night. Two persons were vic
Tins Of hit and run drivers.
Miss Georgia Kelly, ~, of the
Cavanaugh apartments, was knock.
ed down at Ninth Street and Massa.
chusetts Avenue Northwest by a
truck. Later Edward r. Gorgol, OF
the 200 block Of Third St. N. W.,
was arrested and charged with leav-
ing the scene OF an accident and
with driving without a permit. Miss
Kelly was treated at George Wash
ington University for. injuries to
her back and legs.
Del Ray Girl Hurt
Ruth Vogel, IS. of Del Ray, Va,
was slightly hurt when she was
struck by an automobile driven by
Elizabeth WEIGH, of the 1900 block
of Kifbourne Pl. N. W., at
Thirteenth and K Streets North
west.
A hit and run" automobile
knocked down Edward Parker, %,
of the 200 block of Newport Pl.
n. W., at Connecticut Avenue and
l. Streets Northwest. He was cut
about the head.
DIN Gochenour, S, Of the 1400
block of Newton st. N. W., and
Robert Bushey, 5, of the first block
on X st. N. F., were treated for.
bruises and cuts after they were
knocked down by automobiles while
playing near their homes.
The Washington times., 1928-06-05

Detectiye Arthur n. R.iheliy, of the
Ninth precinct. today facing an.
other charge OF conduct unbeeoming
ail officer. which ii b8tnG 1nvesti.
gated by police neadqlia ters 20 see
whether or not ne should he brought
before the police trial boalse
Complaint was entered airsk him
yesterday BY Leslie p. Atltey ctens
tiflc instrument maker employed at
the United States Weathe bnreau,
living Id the 200 block of Epurteenth
ST. N. ri, for alleged indigo tisA sui
tered BY the complainant, ~ wife
and mother saturday nights 4 q ne
was putting his automobile 81 biz -
rage.
A traffic charge De ''obstruct az 90
alley was entered against hin sun
day, but the IS collateral he uIut np
was RENTED by Judge Mattin Nv
Efheily was recently charged with
unlawful entry Of 4 house in the 4 80
block Of Kramer st. m. r., occAl pled
BY Mrs. Ida Richardson and Era
Estelle Hazel, sisters.
The Washington times., 1928-06-05
+ factory Girls Lucky,
Wins Bryn Mawr
Course

NEW York. June Geraldine
Mary saracco. who left school at
fifteen to go into a dress factory
but who has been studying ct
night schools since. has been
awarded the first scholarship
offered by the women,s city club
for the Bryn Afawr school for
Women workers in Industry. the
club announced.
This uill enable her to spend
two months this summer at Bryn.
Mawr. studying economies. public
speaking and psychology in spe-
cial courses offered to 4 hundred
working girls from AL over the
world.
At her home. IN the Bronx,
Miss saracco said she was VERY
gratlfIsd" and Every proud 70 b
chosen. she Is one Of eight
children, the daughter of Louis
saracco. tailor.
The Washington times., 1928-06-05
Derby Ticket Worth
Fortune Before Race

LONDON, June Henry r.
Griffiths, before leaving on q busi-
ness trip for Nigeria, left word to
buy q ticket In the Calcutta Derby
sweep. His ticket drew the fav-
orife. Lord Derby's Fairway. He
stands to win over 81. 2BO,00O and
could sell his ticket for nearly
81 coo. 900, hut - on the high seaA
ma does not know his good for.
tune. Tte race win b. run toHaOr.
The Washington times., 1928-06-05
Miss K. Omwake, G.W.U.
Teacher Wins Honors

Miss katherine 0mwake, assist.
mt IN paychology it George Wash.
llaetDn University has been ap-
pointed assistant professor Of psy.
choIoay 1t Agnes Scott College.
Atlanta, one 81 the three "A grade
schools Tor women III the Southern
states. It was announced at George
Washington today.
Miss OlnWa1xe expects to be
awarded the degree Of doctor Of
phii0sophy from George washing.
ton VT next weeks commencement
exercises Her doctoral thesis deals
with the measurement az knowledge
81 Enmlish ifteratare
The Washington times., 1928-06-05
Washington Student
Wins SWarthmOre Honor

Margaret Somerville, Washington
girl, Ii being graduated with high
honors from Swarthmore College
this year. Three other Washing.
tonians also are graduating from
the college at this time. They are
Elizabeth Van Brake. 3141 Nine
teenth st. n. W.; Margaret Mackey.
1924 Thirteenth st. n. w, and
Gertrude Sanders, 1850 Columbia
Road.
Miss Somerville has been score.
tary of her class for four years, has
been delegate of the college to
three national conventions, is the
retiring president of the women's
student government association, and
has been awarded the oak leaf
medal, given by the faculty for
outstanding loyalty. scholarship and
service,
The Washington times., 1928-06-05
Cathedral Citizens
Approve Union Plan

The Cleveland Park and Cathedral
Heights Citizens Associa tions will
merge and details of the new organ |
ization will he worked out at later |
date, 1t was decided at a meeting |
Of the latter organization last night
in ST. Adams Parish.
General Eli A. Helmick, president
of the Cathedral Heights Citizens
Association. presided at last nights !
meeting.
The Washington times., 1928-06-05
Z G. S6Q, 000
IN il Wells
~ Internat lonaI News Service

CHICAGO, June John Wohl,
wealthy 5eweler, was kidnapped by
two bandits as he left his Oak Park
home early to-day. forced to drive to
hia company'e store on Madison
street near the worlds hslriest
corner. admit his kidnapers. and
watch them flee with thousands OF
dollars worth OF gems.
Police were told between $4,000
and $4,000 worth Of gems were
taken BY the bandits.
The Washington times., 1928-06-05
CoIurrbia Citizens
To Discuss Streets

Tha June meeting Ok tbs Coluna-
bla Hefklats Citizens Association
VIII Be held tonight ct 5 o'clock III
the Wilson Normal school when
the boxing bill. capital punishment
street and public utilities VIII ~
discussed.
nrsd n Tracy Campbell, members
"a the Citixenn Advisory Council,
The Washington times., 1928-06-05

20 inch square top
wooden frame with fold-
inR legs. Well braced.
For card parties or pie-
mics.
The Washington times., 1928-06-05
PLAN July Il FETE

the Manor Park Citizens Associa-
kion has appointed the Rev. George
8chnabeI chairman Of special
committee 10 cooperate with the
Talrouaa Park Citizens Association
IN joint July community lceie-
bratloll.
The Washington times., 1928-06-05
ARcHDuKE THREATENED

BERLIN. June 5rsA mysterious
aftenibt upon the life Of Archdulke
AIbrecht. pretender to the Hun
earfan throne, was reported from
budapest today. Albrecht was ~
haye driven in an automobile race
for aristocrats. Examining his ma
chine before the start he found the
.n,achitery had been tempered with
- - 10 wreck the car.
The Western outlook., 1928-05-26

Significant among the proceedingI
of the State Federation of Labor il
the rock-rihbed Republican State q
PENNSYLVANIA. which came TO los
at PHILADELPHIA lae' week. was til
abortion ff resolutionS which EN-
n aticallv O ,pose the discriminate
against Negr les in organizes lahodI
Not few Negro delegates and the
friends were Present when the reSo1
luton was adopted without dissent
VIM. N. RickS, who atterd1J tllr
Spanish War Veterans convention
at San Diego as a delegate. reports
a fine steamer trip
You are going to miss the time 0
YOUR life if YOU do not SEE Peoples
Fisher, Jol,nson's Great Big I,.dp"
Sirkus. All kinds of animals. ars
real red circus Ieniolial'e. Ffr'
johnson will feed the mo
every night at 8:15. So Come earl
and avoid the rush. June 1910.
The Western outlook., 1928-05-26
HERE AND THERE

North Oaklard ~n~ovemnr.
Cub gave An e. vable ente.
ment on Friday. Nay 25
Don't miss TIE carnival. whateve,
else YOU Go. Fun, ar then some,
Knights o. .Columhu> hall
VIM. Nat Friend. re we'll lirowr
churcllman and polite an. ha> be-,
nominated bv the President for; the
Oakland postmaster .
District Grand Master |. Rollins. n
officially visited Occidental lodge e,
Wednesday evening. and was ban
quoted by the lodge
"Wednesday is Memorial sda,-
when YOU remember your departr>
loved ones. express itthrougl, flow !.
ers. Mrs. Irene Harland, with G
Rossi & Co, sos Fourteenth street,
Oaklanj, is at your service.
The Crisis and books bv Negro
authors can be secured from our
San Francisco aptnt, Mrs. Lena M.
Parker. 4 ksgiey place.
The Western outlook., 1928-05-26
Classified Aty;rti>@ men:.
HOUSE TO RE j I

House tn rent, five roonI> "a
bath, conveniently located tn ,n
car lines and Kew ruutt-No 2S0
Fibert street. Call 1908 o3d St.
Phone Piedmont 3454W Mrs G E.
Mckinney. 5-12
The Western outlook., 1928-05-26

New York. May 18The special wi all leave here
June 21s carrying the naton office party friends the n
Angeles is rapidly filing ling
ment made by James Weldon Johnson. who his
only open todeeeaes but all friends ,otket
opportunity fol mnmd fare trip to the Pacific All wiz
wish travel this train will be welcome We will kad
send information those desiring join this
where Denver For information reservations
the Office 50 Fifth avenue New York city "
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN THE NJ A,AcP
l. Because it is the first organization among Amer
leans of Color that applied modern scientific methods
the solution of the color problem
q Because it defeated residential segregation b., law
3. Because>it saved the Arkansas Farmers from :
legal lynching.
Because it focused the attention of public opinion
the evils of lynching @f--
5. Because it successfully defended Dr. Sweet and his
associates in the celebrated Detroit case and ecor,
breaking victory reestabshed the Right of every Amer
can regardless of color to defend his home against th
attacks of the mob
g. Because it<protected the home of DR.. Orviss
Other East Bay people when menaced by the mob
T. Because it has assisted in securing Representation
in the Oakland Fire and School Departments and is
endeavorng to secure Representation in the Police De
sk~4 So
The Western outlook., 1928-05-26
RENT REDUCED

U,'pen flat with modern convien-
Ce rent re lucu from 81 50 tt 81 90
stove attacig.d 'eady Tor use, apply
1927 West >tfeef, phone Pied 4O09J
The Western outlook., 1928-05-26
APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Modern improved five-room flat
1881 HYDE street. Apply n Hvdt
The Western outlook., 1928-05-26
MRS. Lutte RICE

Who taught the last segfesa'e(
school in California at Visalia. Sev
eral members Of that school are nov
residents Of Oakland.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-21
NORTH CAROLINA
Being ORGANIZED
BY Smith FORCES

opposed to Governor Smith" h.
said Il think Senator Simmons has
an idea that he is being challenged
in this state. ! might say a great
majority of Smiths friends in this
state are friends of Senator Sim
MONS
He added that he himself was al
ways happy to obtain Simmons
counsel in party affairs.
Dawson asked the committee
vas the Smith campaign manager
in North Carolina. Senator StoiNer.
republican, Oregon. said he did not
know where the Information came
from.
Senator Bratton. democrat, New
Mexico. said he first saw the list OF
witnesses on slip in the hands of
senator Barley, democrat, Ken
lucky.
NO one living in this state fuln-
ished your name" Bratton said, lis
that satisfactory"
NO. senator, it is not" Dawson
replied. Il have a deep seated feel
ing that it was intended to embar-
rass me-
Robert II. Edwards. Goldsboro
superintendent Of public Welfare for
Wayne County. told the committed
that he had received 81 $50 for his
work in travelling around the state
in behalf Of Governor Smith
I've spent the most of it, but I've
got a little of it yet" Edwards said
New Britain herald., 1928-05-21
BODIES Of 60 MEN
TAKEN FROM Scene
Of Mine DISASTER
Continued from First Page)

sons inside the mine. Andy Bootz
and his three brothers, whose given
names we're unknown at this time,
secured work at the Mather mine
Saturday morning and reported for
their first labor with the Ill fated
shift. 1t was their parents who
awaited at the tlpple, news Of their
entire family.
The explosion occurred at what
is known as the 14th and 9TH
butts off the main channel, First
reports had it that fire hampered
the work of rescuers but this has
definitely been found untrue. One
theory was that pocket OF gas
| had been struck at one of the
working faces Of the mine while
others insisted the explosion was
caused by dust.
As rescue workers continued
| their task it became increasingly
apparent that few, il any OF the
men, would be taken from the mine
alive, Several of the bodies recov-
cred were decapitated or were
minus arms and legs, or in other
ways mutilated. Brass worker S
checks were the only means Of
identification.
One outstanding feature Of the
Mather mine was the large num-
Der OF English speaking miners
who were employed. Most mines in
this region employ foreign labor.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-21
GREAT Spelling
contest TUESDAY
Starts at ESQ p, m.-NeW
Britain Champion in Washington

Washington, p. c., May Fl - a
journalist and an educator will be
pronouncers for the national spell
ing bee. which Will be held at ESQ
o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the
auditorium of the natural history
building of the National museum
with % champions competing.
Gideon A. Lyon. associate editor
Of the Washington Star has accept
Cd an invitation of Donald McWaln.
director Of the spelling bee, to
serve. Professor C.. f. Hill OF George
Washington university will he the
other rronouncer.
Joy +. Morgan, editor of the
journal of the National Education
association. is one of the three
Judges The others are the Rev
James Shera Montgomery, chaplain
Of the house Of representatives., and
Principal A. w. Miller of the Cen
trail High school. All the Judges
/ have served in previous national
matches.
The national champion will re-
ceive 900. All the other spoilers
will receive cash prizes ranging from
$500 to s25. The contestants will be
entertained for five days in Wash
ington beginning Monday. The first
event is a big spelling bee banquet
to which nota bles have been invited
Sightseeing trips and theater parties
are on the program.
Miss Anna Murphy. New Britain S
/ city champion, with her chaperone,
Miss Eva Winger of The Herald
staff, left yesterday, arriving in
Washington last evening. They were
met at their hotel by Mr.. McWain
who rendered them an official vel
come on behalf Of the National Spell
ing association.
This morning they were pho1O O.
graphed with IL other spoilers and
this afternoon the officials registered
for the national contest tomorro"
afternoon. A trip 10 Annapolis with
a party from Youngstown, O., vas
part of this afternoons program.
This evening the French ambassa.
dor will be the speaker at the ban
nuet. President Coolidge and the
English annbass dor who were in.
vited to attend the banquet arc un.
ablc TO be present because Of pre-
,ious engagements.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-21
LOCUSTS Will Be HEARD
Shriehs and HufIing of Pests VIII
Abound in Western Connecticut
Professor Says.

Stamford. Conn. May II P,-Ihs
shrieling and huzzing Of the 11-year
locust or Cicada will be heard in
western Connecticut, eastern Ne"
York state. southwark from Wash
lncton county. in all of New Jersey,
southeastern Pennsylvania. portions
OF Maryland. much Of Virginia and
in part OF western North Carolina,
during the latter part OF the present
month and all of next month ac-
cording to Dr. r. r. Felt. chief
entomologist of the Bartlett re-
search Ia laboratories here.
The insects not only produce an
almost deafening shrilling noise dur
ing the daytime and on moonlight
nights but also deposit their eggs
on tvies and the small branches OF
trees and in shrubs, running some
and disiguring others.
Adult locusts are stout. black
about three -fourths of an inch Ions
with red eyes and red veined wing.
which spread nearly two inches. The
gruhs are yellowish- brown anc
about an inch long, They may be
found Just below the surface OF the
soil
New Britain herald., 1928-05-21
GRADUATE NURSES TO
HAVE BUSY THREE DAYS
Dinners, Dance. Tree Planting and
Annual Graduation Exercises Oh
Program This Week.

Graduates Of the New Britain
General hospital school Of nursing
will tie entertained at a dinner this
evening 10 be given by the members
Of the Intermediate class. Guests OF
honor will include President and
Mrs. James S. North of the training
school; Superintendent and Mrs. 7.
tben Rocks Of the hospital. and
President and Mrs. w. l.. Atwood
of the Chamber OF Commerce..
Tomorrow afternoon the class viii
have its garden party and Will join
the alumni reunion at o'clock. At
4 o'clock the rose planting ceremony
Will take place on tho grounds. Each
year the graduating class plants q
rose bush AS memorial
At 1:4a p, m. a dinner dance will
he given at the Shuttle Meadow
club.
Wednesday evening the annual
graduation exercises will be held at
the state normal school Rev. Theo-
dore AinsN orth Greene will deliver
the address.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-21

money available also due to unusual
activity on the part OF several men,
bers who have conducted whist
parties for the benefit Of the library.
The ladies Of the Sacred Heart
church viii hold a whist party in
the church social rooms this evening
at 5 o'clock. Mrs. William Brown
will be hostess. Both bridge and
regular whist will be played. A large
list of prizes will be distributed.
The Modern Woodmen will meet
this evening at o'clock at Athletic
hall.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Medium of
Bridgeport were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. F. ". Medium Sunday.
| Joseph Frank has returned home
| from a months visit in Chicago. He
will return to Chicago in the near
| future.
Joseph Sche1l of Corona. l.. l., is
| visiting his sister Ms. John Frank.
Miss Doris Galpin Of East Hamp-
ton was the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs.
| Frank Cobey Sunday
EllleSI DOuI EeUlS,t. - ~ ls spGlu-
ing 10 day furlough here with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Bour-
geois. His ship is now stationed at
| the New York navy yard.
The regular weekly meeting of
| the Community club will be held at
Community Hall Wednesday evening
at s o'clock. The committee in
| charge have arranged an entertain
ment program for the occasion.
!. The Rotary club will be the guests
Of Rotarian and Mrs. r. O. Clark at
| their annual slad dinner at Com
munity hall Thursday evening.
| The local baseball squad hopes to
get under .ay as soon as the wealth
or permits. Very little practicing
! has been done due to wet grounds
Alaska is separated from Siberia
| by Rering Strait.
! Short and sweet-that's Herald
| Classified Ad
New Britain herald., 1928-05-21
MOTORIST BEING HELD
Triple Automobile Collision Injuries
Two Prominent Hartford 1Hsur-
ance Officials.

Pittsfeld. Mass, May y dP)-A
motorist was held today following a
triple automobile collision in which
six persons including two prominent
Hartford. Conn. Insurance company
officers, were more Or less seriously
hurt.
Tony Shambro OF Nj. Vernon. N.
Y driver OF one Of the cars. was
arrested on charges Of operating
While under the influence Of liquor,
reckless driving, and Illegal trans
portation OF liquor.
Those who required hospital treat .
mont were Stillman T. Westbrook.
Of Hartford vice. president Of the
Aetna Life Insurance Co: Howard
Goodwin of Hartford, Phoenix In
suranCe company official: Mr. and
Mrs. James J, Phelan of Jersey City,
y. J.. and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Be-
han OF Woodbridge, n. J.
Westbrooh was most so> crely IN
luro1, He suffered three fractured
ribs. severe injuries TO the right side
OF his body. and minor cut. and
bruises
New Britain herald., 1928-05-21
DESCRIBES ACT IN
Biting MANS LIP
Continued from First Paee>

| 'NpH III utu l1O1H lfSI fSEet
witnesses who were positive that
| Toragian was elected from the COT
| fee house by a large number OF
men and did not bite Montsos There
we're thirty or forty in the scuffle
which started when Kashishian pick
cd up a chair to strike Toragia n
after harsh words had been passed
between them. The state tried 10
bring out that ToraEian had sunk
his teeth in mans leg few
| months ago, and the defense tried
to show that Montsos had inflicted a
wound in his lip with his own teeth
some time ago, but Judge SAKE
blocked both moves. At one time
during the proceedings, there was
disorder in the spectators gallery
and Judge SAKE declared: These
people have got to stop laughing.
This is not laughing matter and
if they do not stop laughing will
have the officer clear the court
room"
Admits Drinking.
fora gian admitted that he ha d
been drinking before he went to the
coffee house but he had no reason
10 attack Montsos. he said, and he
did not do so. He and kashishian
we're in a scUffle. the latter having
caused it, according to Toragian.
Corst explained his absence from
| ~ tforI1,, hui lo no.
i an appointment with DIR. Verdi in
New Haven and did not make train
| connections to bring him to New
Britain in time for court.
Prosecuting Attorney Woods ask :
ed that Toragian be bound over and
SAKE interrupted him with the OBJ
servation that he had the case pretty
we'll in mind. Attorney Aharonian
and Attorney McDonough argued
| that the state had failed TO make
out a case and Attorney McDonough
attacked Corts veracity, accusing
| him Of having attempted to OBJ
struct justice by feigning ignorance
fthe English language. He was a
friend of Montsos and his testimony
was distorted so as to favor the COM
plainant the attorney declared
Judge SAKE interrupted the attorney
during his argument, to point out
that certain claims of the defense
were not substantiated by the testi-
mony. for instance, the argumen,
that Toragian had suffered a cut ir
the hand during the melee and
therefore there must have been q
knife used. Judge SAKE said there
was no question in his mind but tina,
the state had submitted sufficien,
, evidence to Justify him in finding
probable cause,