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The Indianapolis times., 1928-12-31
GOD is MYTH,
SAYS SAvANT,
ROUSES CLERGY
Pastors Deny Science Has
Shown Need for New
d Divinity.

NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-With one
exception, the Ne York clergy OBJ
jectS vigorously to the statement
made by Professor Harry Elmer
Barnes of Smith college that
"science has shown it to be difficult
to prove the very existence Of God"
Barnes made that statement
Saturday before the American As
sociation for the Advancement of
Science, and many ministers re-
sponded Sunday both in and out
Of their pulpits.
Leading the criticism of Barnes
address was Patrick Cardinal Hayes,
head of the New York archdiocese
of the Catholic church. Hayes said
"it was an outrage and shock to
read that our God is a myth"
1T is the fashion of the day.
Cardinal Hayes said, ito see conflict
and contradiction between science
and religion. True religion reverses
true science, rejoicing in its un-
folding of the beauties of nature,
because it makes manifest the
omnipotent intelligence of God.
can error today is that the Catho-
lie church is the enemy of science
One thing the church fears least is
truth, whether historical, scientific
or economic"
Apparently Barnes only defender
among the clergy was the Rev. DR.
John Haynes Holmes, pastor of the
Community church.
Il thoroughly agree with DR.
Barnes" DR.. Holmes said, because
it is the very truth that is needed
to-day. He tells us that real sub
stance when he says that our re-
ligious life should be founded on the
experience of our day and not or
old founded codes of religion. II
was a necessary utterance, and
agree that we should have a reli-
gion to fit our times"
The Indianapolis times., 1928-12-31
Honor Veteran Judge

By Times Special
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind, Dec.
31.-Judge Jerre West who will close
thirty-two years service on the
Montgomery Circuit court bench
Tuesday, was honored at a banquet
here Saturday night, attended by
seventy-f1ve judges and lawyers.
Judge West was presented with a
silver cup and a copy of Albert J.
Beveridge's Life of John Mar
shall" -
The Indianapolis times., 1928-12-31
Passengers on Plane

Carl H. Mote, 1850 North Della
ware street, was a passenger Sat-
urday from Detroit to Indianapolis
on the Capitol Always, Inc, plane.
Passengers on Capitol planes today
included r. Holder of Detroit, from
Indianapolis to French Lick. where
he will speak at a bankers con-
vention, and George M. Moffet, SIC
Fa'l Creek boulevard, from Indian
apolis to Chicago.
The Indianapolis times., 1928-12-31

and assignment of the entire assets
of said company, as agreed upon
Aug. 80, 1905"
City council appropriated $4,000
fees for John W. Hoffman and Fred
c. Cause as special counsel to repre-
sent the city's interests. Hoffman
is corporation counsel and was
mayor in 1905, when the franchise
was granted the utility by the city.
Hoffman will resign, effective
Tuesday, and devote his entire time
to study of the gas case.
The Indianapolis times., 1928-12-31
Takes Solo Flight

William H. Collins, 2017 Dexter
street, city fireman, took his solo
flight at Hoosier airport Saturday.
Collins is the thirty-eighth aviation
student to solo at the cirport since
last spring. At present the airport
has nine students, who, undaunted
by cold weather flying. enrolled re-
Gently to complete their instruc-
ton and be ready to fly before
warm weather.
The Indianapolis times., 1928-12-31
SUIT FILED TO
FORCE ACTION
IN GAS CASE
Interpretation of Contract
Demanded by Counsel
for J. P. Sears.

Court Interpretation of the con-
tract under which the city is to ac-
1uire the Citizens Gas Company is
he object of a suit filed in Marion
superior court today by attorneys for
John P. Sears, 1856 Guilford avenue,
"a freeholder, householder, taxpayer
and citizen of Indianapolis"
Ancel P. Harvey and George A.
Sheehan of the law firm of Harvey
& Sheehan, 202 Inland Bank build
ing, filed the suit in Sears behalf.
The plaintiff is financial correspond
ent of the Connecticut Mutual Life
Insurance Company and treasurer
of the COOPERATIVE Building and
Loan Association. Both the gas
company and city are made defend
ants to the action.
The suit strikes at the employ
ment of special counsel to represent
the city and prayS the court to make
It's declatory judgments and decree
pursuant to the uniform declatory
judgment act of the state of In
diana"
Hits at Stock Buying
1.-THE city is preparing and will
spend gross sums of money for legal
aid and counsel to enforce said con-
tract" says the complaint.
Since the contract was entered
into, shares of gas company stock
have been purchased and are now
held and owned by speculative in
vestorS "Who are more interested i'll
cash dividends and money-making
than the public welfare" it alleges,
Contending that the utility has
grown by "1eaps and bounds" and
now is worth far more than the par
value of its stock, the suit contends
that the company ''iS preparing and
will attempt to cheat and defraud
the city of indianapolis and its citi-
zenS and taxpayers of their lawful
right of control and ownership as
specified in the terms, covenants
and conditions of said contract"
The utility and its stockholders
are attempting to evade terms of
the contract, the suit alleges, con-
tinuing that "thiS plaintiff and all
other citizens and taxpayers of the
city of Indianapolis, except those
citizens and taxpayers that are
stockholders of said company, will
suffer great loss if said contract is
not enforced and if the city of In
dianapoliS is forced to pay large
sums of money for legal aid in en-
f0roinO cold p0ntro pt -
Squandering Is Feared
The complaint sets out that 'if
there is a long legal controversy
over said contract, the city of In
dianapolis will be forced to expend
large sums of money and as a
result thereof the taxes of said city
will be raised beyond the reach Of
said citizens, including this plaintiff,
and when collected will be dis
Sipated, Squandered, and wasted"
asking court Interpretation of the
t6ntract, the suit prays the courts
Judgment shall be that under the
proper construction and interpreta-
ton of said contract, the Citizens
Gas Company shall be forced to full
fill all the covenants, conditions, and
terms of said contract and especially
those covenants, conditions, and
terms that Stipulate the conveyance
The Indianapolis times., 1928-12-31
CLUB TO GIVE PLAY
Leading Roles Filled for PrOduc-
ton Scheduled i'll March.

Miss Kathleen Spear and Carl
Moore will have the leading roles
in "The Road to the City," to be
presented by the Anti-Cant players
in Indianapolis March 4, and 6.
Others in the cast will include
Miss Mary Whiteman, Miss Evan
WiltSee, Miss Louise Carter, Miss
Isabel Pleak, Miss Lydia Warning,
Miss Opal Robertson, William Cod
win, Waldo Mindach, Elmer Paul,
Boyd Belts and Miss Gertrude Nc
Neese. Ben Harris will be director,
William Jenson, stage manager and
Mrs. Lillian Sparks musical director.
The Indianapolis times., 1928-12-31
Take Off in 100 Feet
BIZ Times Special

DW tWto NVtCTUJ
ANDERSON, Ind, Dec. 31.-A
monoplane recently completed at
the factory of the Orin Welch Air
craft Company near here has left
the ground after a run of only 100
feet Orin Welch announces.
The Indianapolis times., 1928-12-31
Sh! MyStery!
BB United Press

BB Hitcd Press
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Dec. 81.
- Many citizens here are
anxious to know who County
Clerk-elect Harry Anderson is
going to appoint as his chief
deputy. The name of the man
who will take the Office the
first day of the new year, has
been a topic of discussion for
the past week.
When asked who he would
appoint to the post Anderson
replied:
I'm not saying. You'll
know Jan. when you see him
at work in the Office"
The Indianapolis times., 1928-12-31
In the Air

Weather condition at $50 a. m.
at Indianapolis airport:
South wind, four miles an hour;
barometric pressure, 30.14 at sea
level; temperature, 35; ceiling and
visibility unlimited.
The Indianapolis times., 1928-12-31
Christmas Echo

GARY, Ind, Dec. 31.-There was
an echo of Christmas in city court
here when Harry J. Schneider was
fined 500 and costs for beating his
wife because she refused to mail
Christmas cards for him.
The Indianapolis times., 1928-12-31
Return From East

President Bob Shank and Chief
Mechanic French Livezey of Hoo
sier airport, returned Saturday
from Huntington, w. Va, where
they had gone Thursday on busi-
ness for the airport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-02
ROCKVILLE PAVING
FIGHT GETS IMPETUS
Council Joins Chamber Of Com.
merce in Demands for Track
Improvements.

Special Dtspath 70 The Star.
ROCKVILLE. Nd, February 2-That
the mayor and council OF Rockville will
cooperate to the fullest extent with
the Rockville Chamber OF Commerce In
its efforts TO have the Washington and
Rockville Railway Co. repair and keep
in shape the spaces between Its tracks
in Rockville was decided at the month
iy meeting OF the town authorities last
evening.
At It's last meeting the chamber
called attention 10 the conditions char
acter1zins the spaces between the tracks
a. unsafe for travel In addition TO
marTing the appearance Of the thor
oughfares." called on the Public Utili-
ties Commission Of Maryland TO com.
pei the company 10 correct the con-
ditions complained OF and urged the
mayor and council to act.
The mayor and council decided TO
ask for conference with representa-
tives Of the railway company. and II
an agreement cannot be reached. 10
take the matter UP with the Public
Utilities Commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-02

time before discovery Of the flames by
w. o. Dcvore. who was passing Car
roll is a truck driver in a local mine.
Devore rushed into the building and
aroused Mrs. Carroll As the two rush.
cd out the upper portion of the building
was envelopcd by the flames. 1t was
impossible to reach the children, whose
charred bodies were found after fire.
men had drcnched the structure by
several hose The boys body was found
amid debris in the corner of his sleep
ing room, as If he had CROPPED his way
from bed in an effort to escape. An
overheated stove is blamed for the fire
Before the garage. on the ground
floor, was wrecked neighbors who had
gathered quickly. having despaired OF
saving the Carroll children, turned their
hands to saving several automobiles
The loss is about $4,000. partly covered
by insurance. Mrs. Carroll, Frustrated
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with grief, is being cared for by rela-
tiVcs
Reserve Commissions Issued.

Commissions In the Army Reserve
Corps have been issued by the War De-
oartment to David G. Arnold. 1861 Cries.
cent place, as major In the Military In
telligence Division; James C.. Karnes.
l4la Longfcllow street. as captain In the
Veterinary Corps. and John w. McDon-
I'D 3417 Mount Pleasant street. as cap
tain in the Military Intelligence Divi-
sion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-02
TWO CHILDREN Die
IN APARTMENT FIRE
Mother Barely Escapes When Pass
erby Discovers Flames at
Westernport, Md.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
WESTERNPORT. Md. February g.
Paul. 4 years old. and Doralina, 4
months. were burned to death early to-
day when flames Quilted the apartment
of their parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Dorsey
Carroll. over a garage.
The father had lei: home but short
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-02
Man Seeks Bankruptcy.

william A. Ftnkei. q clothing sales
man. residing at West Clifton Terrace,
TODAY filed a petition In voluntary bank
ruptcy. He lists his debts at SIS. 400 rs
and saws he has only $500 Of assets. for
which he claims exemption. He Is rep
resented by Attorney Marx A. Fried
lander
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-02
Dental Practitioner Fined.

Samuel H. Barker, with ofices al
Eleventh and u streets, pleaded guilty
before Judge John r. Mcmahon In ro-
lice Court today 10 a charge Of practjc-
Ing dentistry without license He was
hned $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-02

Czcchosovakia's new law against I'M
fair competition prohibits dishonest ad-
yertising. untruthful marking of goods,
commercial bribery. violation Of trade
secrets and disparagement of COMPETE
tiNn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-02
SHOE ROUNDUP

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Don't Fuss With
Mustard Plasters!

Don't mix MEAS OF mustard. -four
and water. when you can relieve pain,
soreness or stiffness with D little clean,
white MustTT0ie.
Nls,erole is made NJ pure OH Ut mus
tard and other helpful Ingredients and
takes The place Of mustard plaAtefs.
Musteroie usually gives prompt re-
lief from sore throat, bronchitis, ton
silitis, Group, sun neck. asthma. neu-
rslgiA. headache, congestion, pleufisy
rheumatism, iumbhgn. pains and aches
of the hack OF joints. sprains. sore mus
eies. bruises. chiibiains frosted feet
coid Of the chest. ut may prevent
pneumonia
Jsrs h. Tubss
lI|!il|'Illl'iz|Il|lg![l
Bate, than 9 mustard sissi"
New Britain herald., 1928-02-09
church tomorrow afternoon at s:45

church tomorrow afternoon at 3:l5 o'clock.
 Party Saturday Afternoon
 There will be primary party of the Berlin Congregational church Saturday afternoon at c."o o'clock in the Community house.
 kensington Bowling League
 The ken5ington bowling league will roll off its games for the week tomorrow evening at the Rogers bowling alleys in New Britain. This is the fifth week of the schedule.
 Kcnsington Boys Club Loses
 Forcing the league leading Liors to fight all of tho way. the Ecnsing- ton Boys club basketball team was nosed out last evening at the New Britain Boys club by a 27 to Is score. The local team showed a complete reversal of form over their previous games and forced the Lions to fight to attain their ninth straight >ictoW. It was the closest game that the Lions figured in this year. The score at half time was 1856 Lions, but kensington came back strong in the third period and held the Lions to four points while SCOT ing eight counters themselves.
 Malone and Chotkowski. with six points each. featured the work of the local team. Marselli was the star of the winners. The summary:
New Britain herald., 1928-02-09
Underwood Elliott Fisher
 Company Gives Dividend

New York. Feb. R-Directors of Underwood Elliott Fisher com pany today declared an initial quar- terly dividend of 3l on the com mon stock. placing the issue on B ~ annual basis. This is the rate paid by Underwood Typewriter company before the consolidation. Initial quarterly disbursements of $l.7o also were authorized on both classes of preferred stock. All payments will be made on April to holders of record March l7.
 Directors of the Union Pacific rail- road declared the regular quarterly dividend of $2.50 a share on the common stock and the regular semi annual of $2 share on tho pre- ferred. payable April 2 to holders of record March l.
 The Southern Pacific company de- clared the regularly quarterly diu- dend of $l.50 a share. payable April 2 to stock of record February 24.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-09
England Resents Comedian
 Impers0nating the Prince

London, Feb. llP)-Irosecu- ton of revue ill the Midlands seemed likely today after the lord chamberlain, the Earl of Cromer. was reported Investigating a conn., edian said to he impersonatlng the Prince of Wales.
 Reports to the lord chamberlain. who is responsible for the correct ness Of all theatrical productions in Great Britain. were that tho come dian. of grotesque department. was impcrsonating Wales inspecting the crew of q liner. It was said the comedian made vulgar and ridicu. louS remarks.
 lnpersonation Of living members of t:c royalty Is not permitted in Gre, Britain.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-09

yesterday afternoon. A social time was enjoyed. Refreshments were served.
 A whist party was held at the regular Community club meeting last evening and the following were awarded prizes: Ladies' first. Mra James Trevethan: second. Mrs. J. Roulette: third. Mrs. John Lewis. The gentlemen's prizes were awarded to tho following: First. Herbert Splettstoeszer: second, Victor Bel. den: third. Philo Dutton. Bertha Hagen of this place. q stu. dent at the University of Vermont. Is a member of the prom refreshment committee for the class of 1929 jun for week.
 The ladies ot St. Gabriers Episco- pal church will hold a whist party in the church social rooms tomorrow evening aH o'clock. Several of the streets about the town are impossible for automobiles as the rain of the past few days has left them in . terrible condition. Com mplaint has already been made to the selectmen regarding the condi- ton Of the street approaching the Hubbard school.
 The heaviest fog of the season was experienced last evening. The flats were totally obscured in the dense fog. Several East Berlinites turned back rather than attempt the run to New Britain. Two machines ran off the road last night but were pulled back by trucks this morning.
 Patrick H. Shea of New Britain was the guest of Robert Cole yester- day.
 The Wesleyan auxiliary of the Methodist church will meet in the church social rooms Monday evening at 8 o'clock.
 Electrical Contractor \. j.. McKeon. Pennington Road. Tel. .51 -4.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-09
KcnSirgton
--AnderSON.
 Choir Meeting Saturday

Referee--AnderSON
 Choir Meeting Saturday
 The Junior chdr of the Berlin Congregational church will meet as usual Saturday evening at 6:45 o'clock at the church. All members are urged to be present.
 Hear Interesting Address
 The Berlin Mems Bible class held its regular meeting last evening at the Community house and listened to an interesting speech by George F.. Dalbey of East Berlin. a chemist at the Stanley Chemical Works. Mir. Dalbey made many experiments and practical demonstrations that proved educational to the gathering present.
 Special Meeting This Evening
 There will be special meeting of the kensington Athletic club this evening at the Tabs hall. Kensing- ton. This meeting Is very important and all members are expected to be present.
 Change In Program
 Owing to change in program the Women's Missionary society of the Kensington Congregational church will meet at the home of Mrs. Will lard Upson tomorrow afternoon at e:lS o'clock.
 East Berlin Items
 At the regular meeting of Matta- besett Temple. Pythian Sisters. the following officers were installed for the year: P. C.. Mrs. Vera Nelson: M. E. C., Mrs. Bessie Kramer; E. g.. Mrs. Mary kahms: F. J., Mrs. Ruth McPherson; manager, Miss Dorothy Sugenhime; M. k. C.. Mrs. Sotie Mo Corkie: M. of F.. Miss Dorothy Rich: protector. Mrs George Cole: guard. Mrs. Emma Dutton: pianist. Mrs. Cora Sugenhime. Among those present from other towns were Grand r. C.. Mrs. Henrietta Curdts of Meriden. There were also guests present from Hartford. New Britain, Middletown and Cromwell. After the meeting a social time was held. Re- treatments were served.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church has post tponed it's supper which was to have been given at the Community banquet hall on Thursday evening. February 1S, 10 Tuesday evening. February sl.
 Miss Esther Bowers entertained the Junior Girls club at her homo
New Britain herald., 1928-02-09

engagement ef their daughter. Aiss Ethel Osvis. to William C. ae0ing- way. son Of Ma Sophia Hemingway o1 Linden street. The wedding will take place h April.
 Old FeuoWS' Meeting
 There will be a regular meeting of Sequassen lodge. I. Q. O. F.. in Odd Fellows hall at [ o'clock tonight.
 Lioenao laoued
 \ marriage license was issued by Town Clerk William H. Wilson yes terday afternoon ao Wilbur NJ. Mes senger of New Britain and Miss Lillian Case of Plainville.
 WIT Circle Meeting
 WashinEt on- Trumhull circle, Com panions of the Forest, will hold . regular meeting in LaSiou hall at 5 o'clock tonight. Every member Is requested to be present at that hour. as the meeting will be started promptly.
 No Accidents Heee
 Despite the heavy fog which hianketed the town last night and made clear vision utterly impossible. no automobile accidents were re- ported to Constable George Sehu- bert. Traffic was slowed to snaii's pace and drivsrs exercised unusual care and alertness.
 We'll 0aild Cna&ercuce
 4 we'll child conference will he held from : to { o'clock tomorrow afternoon In the public health nurso's rooms in the Neri block. It is planned to make this q success ful and beneficial as the past con- ferences conducted by tho local as- sociAtion.
 The condition Of Mrs. William Onion h improving.
 Mrs. \. M. Raymond. who has been ill for four weeks, is still con- fined to her home on Maple street. The regular mid-week prayer meeting will be held at the Baptist church this evening at 7:{5 o'clock with "The Holy Spirit" as the topic. Mrs. Earl Smith. who has been Ill is reported as gaining.
 Mrs. Etta Feeks has fully recov- cred from her recent illness and is once more able to be out.
 Mrs. Jennie Hickok Is improving after an illness.
 Kitchen stove for sale, water front. good condition. $ East St.-Advt.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-09
MIRE STOPS GAR
 AT EDGE Of BROOK
Driver Arrested on Charge Of
 Drunken Driving
HE IS NEW BRITAIN MAN
Scouts Answer Mobilization Call In Record Time - Kcnsington Boys Club Loses Close Gan,e-volun- teer Fire Dept. Mceting-Notes.

A near accident was avoided at the site Of tho new bt4dge being built on Pennington avenue this morning about 10 o'clock when q car driven by Walter Gahwich of NsW Britain left the road white talk ing the short detour around the bridge and narrowly escaped plung- ing into the brook. The brook is un- usually high this week. The wheels of the car became mired in the mud and this stopped the progress Of the car.
 Constable William Ritchie was on duty at the bridge and was sur prised to see the Galawich car leave the detour road and slide down the embankment. Rushing to the scene the constable found Galawich al- legedly under the influence of liquor. The drived was unable to shcw a H. cense. A call was made to Constable George kanupka, who responded with his car and the man was taken to the New Britain police station and booked under 8 charge of driv. ing while under the influence or liquor.
 It was found at the station that Galawich was the proprietor of a store at 37 Hartford aveiue. New Britain. His case will come up for disposal at the Berlin town court next Tuesday.
 Meeting Monday Evening
 The Berlin Volunteer Fire depart ment will hold a meeting Monday evening at o'clock in the Legion Tall, Remington. All members ana those interested are asked to be present.
 To Debate Important Issue
 Arthur Moftatt and Lyman Hall will represent the Kensington Mems Lyceum in a debate against the Mems club of the Stanley Memorial church on Friday evening, March 2. at the Stanley Memorial church in New Britain. The subject for de- bate is as follows: Resolved. that the unanimity required of juries is not conducive to the attainment of the ends of justice. The Kensington team will uphold the negative side Of the question.
 Scouts Mobilize in KensingtOn
 A mobilization of Troop 6s. Boy Scouts c. kensington. was held last evening at the Legion hall. W.:hin % minutes S7 per cent of the scouts reported at the hall. after they were notified by Scoutmaster Adolph w. Schultz. The first scout reported seven minutes after the call and fl scouts were present within 20 min- utes after being notified by tele- phone or by another scout. The scouts were called to order by the Dcoutmaster and listened to an ad- dress by Post Commander Joseph Wilson. He praised the boys for the speed they showed in responding to the mobilization call.
 He delivered a sealed envelope to the troop which will not be opened until May goth. It is understood that the envelope contains orders for fu- lure troop service.
 Sewing Class To Meet
 The sewing class will meet at the parlors of the kensington NJ. F.