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Evening star., 1928-06-20
Washington Stock Exchange
SALES.


Capital Traction Colo at 107A.
Potomac Elec. 81 pfd--10 at ill3a.
Potomac Elec 512g pfd-l0 at l07Is,
at I07l4.
American Security g. Trusts at 453a..
Union Trust Cos at 3I9, 10 at $40,
10 at 32l H, 10 at 322, 10 at 328.
Natl. M. Inv. pfd.-60 at 5A
Peoples Drug Store pfd.--10 at 106i2.
10 at 108I2.
Security Storage Colo at 1874.
AFTER CALL
Washington Gas Light--2 at 95iz. 10
at Ssh, 8 at 951a. ? at 95i2. 10 at
95ia.
Mergenthaler Linotype-i0 at l0l3.
Peoples Drug Store pfd.-2e at lo83s,
20 at 1083a 40 at 108L
Potomac Electric 6ee pfd.--5 at 1Ii3s.
5 at 1il3e.
Capital Traction $500 at 1922.
Washington Gas SIS B-sl00 at los.
National Union Fire Ins. Co.-10 at IS.
Washington Gas 6sB-s10o at 105.
roiT iooYnc & ayd 4 RAY ray4f
Evening star., 1928-06-20
100000 ADDED TO BOOKS.

NEW YORK. June 20 PA. II,
Duncan, chairman OF Commercial
Credit Co, which has retired from the
management of Checker Cab Manu-
featuring Corporation. said the COM
pany would receive more than S400. 600
which previously had not been carried
on its books. OF this amount $275.~
900 would be credited direct to surplus
and virtually all balance would be held
in reserve for contingencies.
Evening star., 1928-06-20
BUY MILLER BRYANT PIERCE.

NEW YORK, June 20 Asl.~~L. C.
Smith & Corona Typewriter Co has
purchased all outstanding bonds and
stock of the Miller Bryant Pierce Co of
Aurora Ill. manufacturers OF type
writer ribbons and carbon paper, which
viii add more than 81 100000 10 the
company's annual sales, Directors OF
L. G Smith will he increased TO II from
Is s Eugene Miller president ot
Miller Bryant Pierce and l.. smith,
Syracuse, will be added to the board.
Evening star., 1928-06-20
PLANS PH0T0PH0NE USE.

NEW YORK. June 30 (P}.-~Pathe
Exchange. Inc. plans to use the Radio
Corporations talking movie photonhone
TN several of It's films now being made.
which win include accompaniment and
spoken lines.
Evening star., 1928-06-20
CHANGE SEAT SOLD.

NEW YORK, June 20 (P1.-The New
York Cotton Exchange membership OF
Robert G. Wheeler has been sold fol
S37, 500 to Edward E. Bartlett, jr., fol
another, a drop Of $1,000 under the
previous transaction.
Evening star., 1928-06-20
MISCELLANEOUS
TIN AT LOW LEVEL.
PUBLIC UTILITY.

kEW YORK, June 20 Asj Spot
Straits lin e9id today at 4B4s cents a
;H9und New york. lowest since 5eptem~
uer ~. 1924 Large sales III the Far
Fast ard absence ~ consumer buying
cau9es,
Evening star., 1928-06-20
RUBBER ADVANCES.

NEW YORK, June 20 tSpneiah ~~
Clutier ubbar, smoked ribbed sheets. ad-
aanced il quarter ot cent AT today
noon auotatlon of l93i This compares
with lala month ago and sA's u
year ago.
Evening star., 1928-06-20
STEEL. SCRAP LOWER.

NEW YORK, June 90 t4oi. Prices of
steel scrap In the Pittsburgh district
show further decline. Heavy melt
ing No. l Is quoted at $l4 to $la.a0,
off IS cents a ton.
Evening star., 1928-06-20
PRODUCE EXCHANGE.

NEW YORK, June 20 CP.--Rye weak;
No. Q Western, 1888 fob. and 1858
elf. export. Lard firmer; Middle West,
12 1Oa122O. Other articles unchanged.
Evening star., 1928-06-20
Money to Loan

Secured hs FIRST deed of trust on real estate.
FrevailinE interest ard commission.
Yna.s,n WeIla,. are Wash. L. a Trust
a z BLDG. 9th & # NV.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-02
LOUIS A. MICHElS DIES .-
 AT WINTHROP ST; HOME
Employe of Stanley Rule and Level
 Worked on Same Job For 36 Years

Louis A. Michels who worked al the same job for the Stanley. Rule and Level Co. for 36 Of the 37 years he was in its employ, died at his home, 140 Winthrop street last eve ing following an illness of eight weeks.
 MT. N1ichels, who was 6S years old, lived in this city for 45 years. He came here directly from Han- over, Germany. his native home. He was widely known here, especially among the German stock His only fraternal connection was with St. Elmo lodge. Knights of Pythias. MT. Michels was active in the affairs of the German Baptist church and was one Of its deacons.
 Surviving him are his wife. Mrs. Matilda L. Michels; two sisters, Mrs Clara Bruemmer Of Meriden and Mrs. Sophie Bourguignon of Joliet III. |. and a sister and two brothers in Germany.
 Funeral services will be held at his late home Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock and at the German Bap- tist church at 3:3O o'clock. Rev. Julius Kaaz of New Haven will of- tciate. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-02
EDUCATORS RETURN

Seven representatives of the New Britain school system who were in attendance at the National Educat
 ors association conference a, Bos- ton have returned to this city. TE.y are supt. Stanley II. Holms,. rrin- cipal Louis P. Slade. ot tH, senior High school, Principal William C.
 French of the Central Junior High school, Principal Harry Ness, Is of the Nathan Hale Junior High s,Eool. Miss Ella G. Fallon. supervisor of elementary schools, Miss Mary Campbell, principal of th- f.ihu Burritt school. and Miss Helen ]. Bunce, principal 0, the Camp school.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-02
Y. NJ. (. \. PROGRAM

Charles F. Tyrous, Hindu psychic medium, will give a pro- gram in the lobby Of the Y. NJ. c. 4. this evening at a:So o'clock. Mr Iyrous is q world traveller, having played before audiences in Europe and Asia, as Well as the United States. His program will consist Of memory mind acts. escape acts and mystic delusions. Refreshments will be served.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-02
DIR. SMITH OPENS OFFICE

Dr. Vincent J. smith. school phy sician, since 1922, has opened all office at nl West Main street where he will specialize in the diseases ot children and infants.
 He nas been yNaminlng physician for boys i'll the schools on a full time basis since he came back to this city after extensive education in Cdtho- lie university University of reunsyl- vania, and in hospitals in philadel- phla and New York. He recently completed a tLre, months special
New Britain herald., 1928-03-02
DIXON REACHES HIS GOAL
 IN SPITE OF WEATHER
-AsiatGr> and Attaches at Erainard Field Not Alarmed Nhaa Pilot
 Is Overdue.

Despite the fact that a few local friends of Lieutenant Carl $. Dixon. chief pilot for the l.. X H. Aircraft Co. showed a tendency to worry when he did not arrive from Mary land yesterday with a new airplan,
 from the factory al Hagerstowu. Md. he and his companion, George Prem aitis. also of this city, reac ned Brain ;,rd field last evening shortly after . o'clock. none the worse for delay.
 The two men had gone to Mary land to fly q new airplane back to Hartford. They started for Con necticut TuesdGs but turned back
New Britain herald., 1928-03-02

twice hecause Of storms over the Alle@hany mountains.
 Men at Brainard field were not alarmed at tho non-appearanCc ot the men. They realized that in the mountainous region storms some times last several days, Lieutenant Dixon is considered one of the most careful aVlatorS in tonnccticut aud DO fears Wore expressed for his SafefN.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-02

Bessotf, Mrs, B, Goldberg, Mrs. B. Zappler. Mrs. L. Nair, Mrs. A. Wintz and Mrs. Prussian: board of trustees, Mrs. E. Goldberg, Mrs. A. b. Lipman and Mrs. Milstier.
 Mrs. l. Rlbicotf was elected presi- dent of the Hebrew Ladies' Home for Children. Other officers elected Were Mrs. A. Wintz and Mrs. l.. kop- loWItZ, who will serve as secretary and treasurer respectively.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-02
Hebrew WOmen's Societies
 Elect New Officers

Officers were elected at q general lneeting Of the Hebrew Women's organizations at the Talmud Torah ball. Mrs. L. Shupeek was elected president and vice president of the Hebrew Ladies Aid society. She will b.. assisted by the following of ficers: Financial secretary. Mrs. F. GelSinser; treasurer. Mrs, l.. kop- loWitz; recording secretary, Mrs. J. Scrot; board of executives, Mrs. g. Greenherg, Mrs. | Rihicof Mrs. A.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-02
Gives Check

Boston, March 2 P>-When Col onel Charles A. Lindbergh left the East Boston airport this morning On his flight to New York he left in the hands of Rear Admiral Philip 4. Andrews, commandant of the first naval district and his host here, what the admiral described as generous" check toward the fund for repairing the old frigate Con- stitution.
 Stayed with Admiral
 Colonel Lindbergh spent the night with Admiral Andrews. Dur ing his stay at the Boston navy yard he managed to have a few minutes in which to do as he pleased without the interference of admiring crowds and he took the opportunity to visit Old Ironsides" at the dock
New Britain herald., 1928-03-02

where it is being rehabilitatea He showed much interest in the old ship and spent considerable time prowling about it.
 This morning, before he left 10 take off for New York he handed Admiral Andrews the check. The amount was not made public.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-02
LINDY FLIES ID
 NEW YORK TODAY
tConlinued From First Page)

highlight Of the closing session ol the convention. Shortly before, Lind ! bergh. himself, addressed the con- vention with plea for inclusion in the school curriculum of at least an elementary study of aeronautics. With Mrs. Lindbergh and her fam ous son on the platform were Gov. and Mrs. Alvan T. Fuller, w. r, Mo Cracken, assistant secretary of com merce, and Joseph M. Gwinn. presi- dent Of the department of superin- tendence of the association. Accident Occurs In quitting the hall, there oc- cured the only untoward hap pening of the day. Miss Charlotte Wells, year-old Cambridge girl, either fell or was pushed by the crowd under the wheels of the au- tomobile of Rear Admiral Philip A. Andrews in which Lindbergh was riding
 A rear wheel of the machine passed over one Of the girls feet and was only stopped by the quick action or a policeman who jumped on the running board and directed the chauffeur to halt An ambulance which had been held closely for possible first aid treatments. rushed the girl to a hospital.
 In her acceptance of the medal last night. Mrs. Lindbergh called Calvin Coolidge and Myron T. Her rick, American ambassador to France two of the greatest living teachers"
 Mir. Herrich was host to her son which he completed his New York to Paris flight nearly year ago.
 There are only two words with which to express gratitude-thanks and appreciation said Mrs. Lind bergh. T say them both to you sincerely. I should like to hear q great tribute to two of our greatest living teachers-Calvin Coolidge and Myron T. Herrick.
 "These men teach the doctrine Of emancipation Emancipation from useless self-service and education to useful service and appreciation and consideration and love for our fel- low workers"
 In q brief interview with news papermen earlier in the day the transatlantic flier told reporters that he "hoped to return to private life for a time" He declined to say whether he would retire permanent ly. The meeting tonight is my last official function. My plans are in definite after that"
 Likewise he refused to say when he would take off from the East Boston airport where he brought his five passenger Ryan monoplane down after his trip from Schenec- tady N. Y. Throughout the day he adhered strictly to his announced in- tention of evading public life.
 Fled for Cover
 At the airport he fled from cam eramen, who soon gave up the chase. To the thousands of cheering admir- CTS who sought to obtain recogni- ton he returned not single salute and steadfastly declined to pose for 
 < Mrs. Lindhergh flew here last Sunday in an army airplane from Detroit. and, with the close of the school convention which brought her, was expected to wing her way back to the Michigan city, probably some time today. Like those of her son, her plans remained undisclosed.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-02
City Items

Mrs. Nellie Bradley today entered New Britain General hospital where she will undergo an operation.
 Miss Marion Mccormick. a student nurse at St. Raphaers hospital, New Haven. Is spending a weeks vaca- ton at her homo in this city.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-02
MAYOR OF CHICAGO
 SUED FOR s250,000
McAndreW Brings Action
 Against ". H. Thompson

Chicago. March o-lPl-Mayor William Hale Thompson was sued for S25o,00o on charges of libel to- day by William McAndrew. former superintendent of schools suspend ed five months ago on charges of insubordination and anti ti-American- ism.
 Trial Just Ended
 MT. McAndrew's trial before the board Of education ended this week after the board had held more than a score of meetings extending over five months during which time Me- Andrews term as superintendent expired Nc McAndrew refused To attend the latter part of the trial and his attorneys also walked out at the last session.
 Yesterday Mir. McAndrew made public letter written to an inde- pendent organization Of citizens formed for the announced purpose of taking the schools out of politics in which he denied each of the charges made against him. charac- terized the entire proceedings as "ballyhoo" and gave what he term cd facts i'll the case.
 No bill of particulars r-as filed to- day, only the praecipc. or formal declaration of the sui being entered.
 The praecipe vcs filed by Angus Roy shannon anu Francis A. Busch, the attorneys who have represented Mir. McAndrew in the months of the school board trial.
 Basis of suit
 "The suit will be based on re- peated published. oral and written statements which have been false and defamatory and which have wilfully and grossly misrepresented Mir. McAndrew,' said statement by the attorneys.
 They asserted that any damages awarded would be used for charit- able and educational purposes.
 'The courts are available to reach even 8 mayor of Chicago who ruth lessly assails a mans reputation for political purposes said Mr. Shan- non. The mayor repeatedly has at- tackled Mfr. McAndrew on flimsy grounds for political reasons and this suit is brought among other req sons to demonstrate that such tac- tics can rot be safely followed"
 Mir. Busch said: Mayor Thomp- son will either prove these charges st law or suffer the consequences in damages. Mir. McAndrew's custer has been regarded from the first as instituted and controlled by Thomp- son and, while President J. Lewis Coath and Trustee James fleming way of the school board have said number of things which might be the basis for libel suits, we prefer to go after the master rather than the men,"
New Britain herald., 1928-03-02
kerwin May Not Run TT
 For Selectman's POst

Commenting on a report he will retire from the board of selectmen this year. Michael T. kerWin, mem- Der Of the board for several years, said today he has not yet decided whether he will enter his name IL he does not, Harry M, Gordon oi lAS' Stanley street, will be a candi- date. etfg
New Britain herald., 1928-03-02
WITH STATE DEMOCRATS

John E. R. Keevers, David L.. Dunn and Joseph O'Brien of this city attended the democratic state central committee meeting in New Haven yesterday. Judge William F. Mangan who is a member of the committee. was unable to be present
New Britain herald., 1928-03-02
lrse at Harvard university.

' T M.
 According to an agreement he will continue 10 work at the school posi- lion on q part time or full time basis until the department authori- ties feel it can be conducted by his successor. No successor has been named as vet according to word re celNed today from Supt. $. H. Holmes.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-02

Make your dollars have more cents-buy land now before spring prices soar!
New Britain herald., 1928-12-14
POW WOW NOT
 UNCOMMON IN PA.
Superstition and Influences Of
 Witches Rampant

Harrisburg. Pa. Dec. If P-The mystic influence which sent King Saul to consult the witch woman of Endor still sways the minds Of many men and women in Pennsyl vania.
 The killing of Nelson D. Reh- meyer in York county by pow WOW" doctor and two youths: ef- forts to connect the unsolved mur- der Of a girl with witchcraft and investigation Of the deaths Of in- tants who received pow-wow in stead of medical treatment. all have served to focus attention on the survival of ancient superstitions.
 The word "pow-wow" was adopt d by the early settlers from the North American Indian. in which tongue it meant "coMference." Im- migrants brought with them their beliefs in incantations and conjur- ing formulas in the curing of minor Ills and averting of misfortunes.
 This wealth of superstition en- cred into many domestic actions md the duties of ry-day life.
 The superstition of early German settlers, much of which now ap-
New Britain herald., 1928-12-14
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS
 LEARN QF INFANTS
Taught How to Care for Chil. dren in New York

Washington, Dec. IA P)-Amer- ican boys are being taught the care of babies.
 Boys of 14 and 15 in New York state have organized into Little Father" clubs, equivalent to the Little Mother clubs which now are carried on for girls all over the country. Several other states also have boys enrolled in their infant hygiene classes, reports the chil- dren's bureau Of the department Of la abor.
 Boys as well as girls are being taught the proper preparation of a baby's bottle, how to bathe a baby and the right diet for the first year. In most states the classes are part of the work of the state board of health.
 Forty five boys are taking the in- fant hygiene course in Ohio and 3S in Mississippi. Wisconsin employs
New Britain herald., 1928-12-14

out of it. nor have l sent or accept ed challenge to fight duel with deadly weapons. nor have l acted as second in carrying challenge or aided, advised or assisted any person thus offending"
 Frequently the audience at inau- guration services passively ridicules the freakish oath. but no serious ef- fort has ever been made to eliminate the requirement.. To do so would necessitate a constitutional amend ment, which would have to be sub- mitted to popular vote at cost of several thousand dollars.
 The reference to dueling in the oath has never been explained con- clusively Some historians say ''the fathers" of Texas had in mind the duel between Aaron Burr and Alex ander Hamilton when they drafted the oath of office.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-14

pears to have been handed down through the generations. was di- vided into . hundred forms, from a simple belief in the efficacy of Bi- hle verseA promiscuously selected to demonology.
 Dr. Julius F. Sachs once related to the Lancaster historical society a personal experience as a boy with pow wowing" burn. He had picked up a hot piece of iron, and as no remedies were at hand it was suggested that he be taken to an old woman In the neighborhood who for penny or so would be sprech the burn."
 ''The old woman was spare and thin, with long bony hands" said Dr. Sachse. "A pair of brass spec tacles perched on her nose, and red tapes formed q garniture for her dropping eyelids.
 Laying the burnt hand on the table. she immediately commenced making signs and crosses over the luIl "itl uSI 'ol5 fllOtA AllStl while she murmured her incanta transactions which, from the un canny feeling excited In the lad temporarily took away all thoughts Of injury.
 Her howl stopped This was taken as a sign that the charm was successful"
 But the pain soon returned. and the boy broke into laughter at the ridiculous sight In anger the old crone wrote German characters on a piece Of paper and put it into he boys pocket.
 At his home the missive was ex- amined. It advised "an immediate and thorough dusting Of the d's
New Britain herald., 1928-12-14

an organizer of infant hygiene courses in the public schools. Wherever the teacher approves the boys are included in the classes with the girls.
 Florida reports that where moth- CTS are unable to attend the child health meetings fathers come and bring the children. In Iowa out of an attendance of 6.014 there were 262 fathers. Oklahoma also reports a number of boys enrolled in its infant hygiene classes in the public schools.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-14
TEXAS OFFICIALS HAVE NOT DUELLED
Must Swear to This When They
 Take Office

Austin, Texas, Dec. IA P-When 2,000 state and county officials are inducted into office next January. they will Solemnly assure the citizens of Texas that they have never fought duels.
 The oath of office prescribed by the state constitution will require Gov. Dan Moody. who has been re- elected. and all other public serv- ants in Texas, both old and new, to stand up and swear that:
 "I have not fought duel with deadly weapons within this state nor
New Britain herald., 1928-12-14

jacket with pliable hazel or birch him in future to respect old age and venerate a gray head" said Dr, Sachse.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-14

The most popular age for mar riage among women is between 23 and 24 years.
Evening star., 1928-04-06

Cotton was grown on five Fedora
irrigation projects last year.
Evening star., 1928-04-06
MRS. KNAPP CALLED
INTO COURT TODAY
Warrant Will Summon Ex-
Secretary of State Unless
She Answers indictment.
Rr the A.sociated prna,.

by tue AtSoclateu FreE9.
ALBANY, N. Y. April 6.--Indicted
for GRAND larceny. false audit and certi-
flcation of State afiidavitS, Mrs. Florence
e. S, Knapp, formerly secretary of state
and the first woman elected to State
wide Office in New York. had to so to
court today.
Justice Stephen H, Callaghan an
nounced bench warrant would be is
sued for her arrest II she failed to ap-
pear for arraignment It was expected
she would appear and plead not guilty.
The six indictments were returned
late yesterday by q special grand jury
called at the order of Gov. Smith to in
vestigate acts of Mrs. Knapp during the
takin' of the 1925 census, of which she
had charge
To Seek More Counts.
The grand jury action came with un-
expected rapidity after a single day
spent in examination Of "a witnesses.
Further indictments are to be sought
when the jury reconvenes next Tues
day. These will possibly be against
Evening star., 1928-04-06
To Save Historic Bells.

Derry Cathedral's historic bells are
to be rehung and recast IL plan just
launched for financing their repair Is
successful. Those interested in restor-
ing these. the oldest bells In Ireland, be-
lieve that the work will be completed by
1888, when the 300th anniversary of the
cathedral will be held The youngest"
of the bells was given by the citizens
of Derry in 1871. and the oldest was re-
cast for the cathedral IN 1914. Five
were given by King Charles in 1893 All
are out of tune, and the bell ringers
continue their tasks In fear. One bell,
weighing 1900 pounds, fell just before
Christmas, breaking the wheels of It's
neighbor and itself. Another Is In such
condition that it requires three men TO
ring it. and the mountings of still 9TH
ers are cracked
Evening star., 1928-04-06

other persons in the census as we'll as
Mrs. Knapp
MRS. Knapp has successfully evaded
public appearance since the night OF
January %, when, after travelling from
Syracuse to the home of relatives in
Bedford. Mass. she eluded reporters by
quickly changing trains near Boston.
The nature OF witnesses who appeared
before the grand jury led persons in the
Albany County Courthouse to believe
that much of their testimony. on which
the indictments were based had to do
with personal trips taken by Mrs.
Knapp. the expenses of which were al
legged to have been charged up to State
census funds.
Gave Smith Oath.
Elected secretary Of state on the Re-
publican ticket in 1924, Mrs. Knapp pre-
sided at the third Inauguration Of Gov.
Alfred Z. Smith. administering the oath
of office to him.
On January II. 1927, she was sue
ceeded as secretary of state by Robert
Moses. appointed by Gov. Smith In ac-
cordance with provisions of State reor-
ganization.
The census investigation was begun
last Fall
Mrs. Knapp was formerly dean of
home economics at Syracuse University.
Evening star., 1928-04-06

was questioned by Headquarters Detec-
tive Howard Ogle and fourth precinct
police. They say that he told conflict
Ing stories, first saying that he fell from
the train to which he was assigned and
then claiming that he was thrown of
by two unknown men.
An investigation revealed that Austin
left the Union Station on Southbound
Seaboard Air Line train No. 191 at
i0:45 last night and he was not found
until nearly o'clock this morning.