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New Britain herald., 1928-04-12
COURT IS POSTPONED
No Judge Available so Waterbury Gambling Cases go Over Until Next Tuesday.

Waterbury, April 1o UP)-For want of a judge, the cases of 13 all lcged owners or managers of gam bling houses, scheduled for superior court hearing today, were postponed until next Tuesday.
 At the time court was to have convened this morning. States At torney l.. l.. Lewis announced Judge Edwin C. Dickinson was unable to attend because of a protracted case at Rockville.
 Chief Justice Wheeler was to have given the cases a special hearing but became ill.
 Simultaneously with the postpone ment, Lewis announced q jury would be drawn at New Haven late today for the benefit of any desiring jury trial.
 The cases are the outgrowth Of the Waterbury ministers assocja- tion's war on gambling. The de- fendants have been held in bonds of s3,oo0 to $5.0o0 since April 4. when Lewis led state police in the largest raid ever known here.
 Fifty-four alleged frequenters of the five gaming places raided await trial next Thursday.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-12
DaNE-ARTHuR AT CAPITOL

Karl Dane and George K. Arthur l,aped to fame as laughmakcrs su- rrcme in Rockies" and added to the worlds sum total of hilarity in Baby Mine" but in "Circus Rock i,s'' came their big chance.
 The New Metro -Goldwyn Mayer production. now playing at the Cap ito thcater, is q combination Of laughs, thrills and romance all rolled irto one. Arthur's eXcruciating scenes on the circus trapezc, or before the target of the knife thrower, the chase with the wid gorilla, the mad dash over the careening tops of a speed ing circus train in the mountains these are some of the highlights Of one of the most swiftly moving com- cdy romances in the history of pie lures.
 The co-fcature will present Janet Gaynor the star of "7th Hcavcn,' in Two Girls Wanted" a romantic drama that will please. Beginning Sunday night the management an- nounces the showing of Harold lloyd's new photoplay, "Spcedy.'
New Britain herald., 1928-04-12
AT THE LNCElM

Two very good pictures are no" shown at the Lyceum theater; will also be shown for the last times Fri day. The main attraction offers Shirley Mason in "The Wife's Rela- ,ions," with Ben Turpin and Gaston Glass. On the same bill the added feature offers Rex, king of the wild horses, in Wild Beauty Starting this Saturday the management ot the lyceum theater has secured to play for the entire week starting April 14th. the greatest picture eyer shown on the silver screen. starring Al Jo|- son in "The Jazz Singer
New Britain herald., 1928-04-12

but no one for moment thought he would be so economical in his speeches.
 Ambassador There
 MT. Ford was acclaimed at a dinner at the American society by Alanson E. Houghton. American ambassador, as a man who had along certain lines transformed methods of thinking.
 The ambassador said the Ameri- can colony greeted the manufac- turer sincerely and cordially mot so much because MT. Ford has made innumerab motor cars but because he typi'ies that combina- tion of idealism and hard practical common sense which we like to re- gard as American"
 Even the walters lined the walls of the dining room to hear Mir. Ford in reply. He rose and said:
 T just want to say Mrs Ford
New Britain herald., 1928-04-12
HAS ANOTHER ACCIDENT
IreiChter WOOnstnket Remains in Port After Propeller SIumps From Driving Shaft.

Newport. R. |, April 12 (UP)- The freighter Woonsocket formerly the excursion steamer Mackinac, on which 55 persons were killed in an explosion in August. 1925, met with another accident in Newport harbor today.
 The rechristened ship was forced to remain in port alter it's propeller slipped from the driving shaft and clung to tn" slag. Last nights storm had forced the freighter 10 seek refuge in Newport harbor while en route from Pawtucket to New York.
 Tom Eadie. veteran diver who aided the salyaging of the submarine S-4. made a hawser fast to the pro- peller and it was announced that the Woonsocket would be lowed to New York for repairs
 Captain George McEey, who was skipper of the ship at the time of the Mackinac disa is still cap tain of the Woonsockct.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-12
'HENERY' MAKES
 g WORD SPEECH
Ford Amuses English at BrtYity
 Of Talk

London, April 12 P,-English- men were amused today over Henry Ford's economy in speech. At a dinner where it was announced he would make tho first speech ill his life, he spoke just c9 words.
 Sir Charles Batho. lord mayor Of London, said everybody knew of MT. Ford and his economy in cars
New Britain herald., 1928-04-12

and myself are greatly honored to- night to be present to meet so many distinguished representatives Of two great nations. l thank you" As he took his seat there were murmors of More but he had had his say and that was all.
 Instead of introducing MT. Ford to the diners, Ambassador Hough- ton introduced the diners, some $50 representatives of the American colony and Of British industries, to their guest.
 If anybody hasn't heard of Mir. Ford" he said, he must live some- where in the proximity of the ceme- tery. Therefore. l take the liberty of introducing the audience to the man rather than the man to the audience"
New Britain herald., 1928-04-12
NEW WEDDING LAWS.

Moscow. April 12 UP)-Mcn who marry only for a few days, hereafter will be considered by the courts as guilty of crime, the high ,st court in Soviet Russia has ruled. Eecause of the ease with which marriages are dissolved under the soviet laws, men have, m some 1'l- stances, married girls with the de- liberate intention of divorcins them a few days later.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-12
ARRIVALS FROM POLAND

he following persons arrived yes terday on the Leviathan from Po- land through tho steamship agency of J. A. kloskowski: Mrs. Agatha Duhieckl and daughter, to husband and father. J. Dubiecki of Plants vile; Mrs. Stefania Makarewicz, to husband, Vincent. of Booth street and Mrs. Mary Ostrowski to hus- band. $. Ostrowski Of Derby street.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-12
NEW PERSIAN LAW.

Paris. April 12 (UP)-By . para doAical law voted by parliament, certain soldiers of the German army who fought against the French, Americans and British are to be paid French pensions. These are tho AL satians who were obliged to ssrve in the German army and were wounded. They became French after the war.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-12
LINER DAMAGED RY EIRI,

London. April 12 (UP)-A radio received at London today said the Canadian Pacific liner Montrosc, which left St. Johns, N. F., for Liverpool, last Friday, was slightly damaged by ice tpres,ImabIy by striking q small iceberg) Monday afternoon. The radio said the liner was proceeding at usual speed and would arrive at Liverpool Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-12

from the Adjutant General a6ecting the naval militia just issued thsre are assignments of It. 6eymonr M Bradley to the goth diviAon, 5th battalion. by transfer from com. mander of headquarters division in addition to his duties as executive officer or the 5th battalion.
 The naval militia is authorized to parade at New Haven on ApFA Fl when the anniversary of the battle of Seicheprey vii be observed.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-12
NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL F. 1928

the penalty on payment of costs. He warned Kata and Bailey they will be required to pay the fine If they come before the court again.
 Bailey came to New Britain from Maine about three years ago and is the father of si children.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-12
DANCE AT GRANGE

The usual Friday night dances will ryopen this week. The management has decided to use an augmented orchestra for tho balance of the sea = son. This popular dance resort "l'' no doubt draw the usual large crowd Of dancing fans as it is located just a pleasant ride from both New Brit ain and Hart ford.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-12
PLAINVILLE NEWS
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omitted and no moro will be held until May.
 The regular mld-Ncck prayer meeting will be held at inc Baptist church this evening at 1:4o o'clock.
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles Barber and son of Westwood park have return cd from St. Petersburg, Fla.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-12
.pANNERS" ORGANIZE.

Orange, N. J.. April 12 (uP)- Sixteen prominent business men nave organized the Planners Club whose object is ito promote internal discord among members for the ben eft of afl."
New Britain herald., 1928-04-12

NAVAL MILITIA ORDERS Hartford, April 1o R-In orders
Evening star., 1928-09-09
"He's a Jolly Good
Fellow Is Sung as
Cardinal Passes By

BY the Associated Press
SYDNEY, New South Wales, Sep
tember 8-As Cardinal Bonaventura
Cerretti, papel legate, left a mems
meeting on the scene of the
Eucharistic Congress Thursday night
10000 voices burst forth into song,
For he's jolly good fellow" This
is thought to be the first time in
history that a religious ceremony so
ended
After the benedlction the car
dinal left the altar and the pent-
up feelings of the people broke loose.
Mighty cheers swept from the crowd,
not only from Catholics. but also
from onlookers of all creeds and
faiths.
The demonstration aStonished and
visibly moved the cardinal and he
stopped frequently and gave his
blessing to the throng, which finally
burst forth into the song.
Evening star., 1928-09-09
MANSION IS RIVAL
OF ROYAL CASTLE
Bombay Merchants Home in
Britain Is EiaborateIy
Furnished.

WINDSOR, England LP.-The most
costly residence in England is known
here as "the Willows" but neighbors
prefer to call it the House of the
Arabian Nights"
It is the residence of Sir Dhun-
5lbhoy Bomanji, wealthy Bombay mer-
chant. 1t stands within sight of the
towers of Windsor Castle, one of the
homes of the King and Queen of Eng
land, but it is said to be furnished
more elaborately than even the royal
home
Every bedroom in Sir Dhunjibhoy's
home is fitted with a marble wash
basin and every hydrant, bracket and
hatrack is made of solid gold. In Sir
Dhunjibhoy's own room the legs of the
washStand are also of gold.
Rare Antiques Used.
All the furniture is on a correspond
ing style of magnificence. The rooms
are furnished according to various Pc
riodS and the furniture consists entirely
of rare antiques. Sir Dhunjibhoy's bed
room is finished in French style in the
fashion of Louis XIV.
The house of the Indian millionaire is
built in Tudor style. 1t is surrounded
by beautiful gardens, dotted with marble
CN0Sd'AS OIle OF the
marble pieces, known as Truth" at
tracts particular attention. It repre-
sents nude woman holding aloft a
mirror,
Sir Dhunjibhoy, in addition to being
. connoisSeur of solid gold and marble
Is also a sportsman He has a large
stable of horses on his grounds, and to
the rear of his gardens a miniature race
track has been laid out.
Have Many Guests.
With so magnificent a home. enter
tanning is second nature to the Bombay
potentate and Lady Bomanji. Their
guest rooms are almost always occupied.
and Sid Dhunjibhoy has given several
large functions, which many British
titled people attended.
Sir Dhunjibhoy Bomanji was knighted
IN 1922 for services rendered the British
and Indian governments during the
World War. He has now come to Eng
land to make his permanent residence
here.
Evening star., 1928-09-09
BETHEL TRIAL HALTED
BY A TECHNICALLY
Failure to Serve Transcript of
Charges on Defense Used
to Get Respite.

BY the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, September 8-A
technicality today obtained for Russell
st. Clair Bethel a three-and- done half
day respite from his trial for the mur-
der of his sweetheart, Miss Barbara
Mauger.
The recess was ordered yesterday
when defense counsel threatened to ex-
ercise its prerogative of declaring for a
mistrial after showing the State rad
failed to comply with the law requiring
that a transcript of the charges be
served on the defense 10 days before
the trial
When the trial was halted the State
was prepared to offer testimony design
ed to link Bethel directly with the slay-
ing of the girl, whose body was found
in a canyon in the Hollywood hills sew
eral weeks ago
Evening star., 1928-09-09
BLOOM, CHICAGO
SPECULATOR, DIES
"Plunger" Was Distinguished by
Chivalry to Rival
Traders.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, September S.-"The
Plunger" of Chicago's Board of Trade,
Leopold Bloom, died last night, at the
age of rs, after short illness.
Years of speculation at the pit
brought him his nickname and his for
tune. He was distinguished for his
chiva.ry to opponents and frequently
refinanced them after his gain had
meant their ruin.
In his later years Bloom conducted
a mortgage business. He was reputed
never to have foreclosed on any one
whose notes he held.
At the age of "a ne became a mem
ber of the Board of Trade. He came
to Chicago as child from Clinton,
La, his birthplace.
Evening star., 1928-09-09
FLORIDA CLUB PROBE
SEEN IN BROOKLYN
Prosecutor Seeking to Learn if Mail
Fraud Charge Can Be Brought
in $4,000, 900 Failure.
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. September 8.-The
Brooklyn Eagle said yesterday that Fed
eral District Attorney Charles H. Tuttle
will make an immediate investigation to
determine whether grounds for criminal
prosecution against former officials of
the Floranada Club exist in his juris-
diction.
The club, now defunct, was a Florida
real estate development project The
organization collapsed, with loss of So
100000 to its wealthy sponsors.
Tuttle said his inquiry would seek to
learn whether charges should be brought
for using the mails to defraud.
Tuttle announced that he was pro-
ceeding as a result of disclosures in the
recent questioning of former officers OF
the Floranada Club before a Federal
referee in this city.
Evening star., 1928-09-09
NEW PETROLEUM LAWS
PROPOSED IN COLOMBIA
Regulations Introduced in Congress
Would Substitute for Present
Emergency Measure.
BY the Associated Press.

BOGOTA, Colombia. September g.
New petroleum regulations intended to
substitute for the emergency law, the
ccnstitutionality of which has been
challenged in the Supreme Court, have
been introduced in Congress by the
minister of industries.
The new measures provide that all
national land shall be exploited by
semi-ondcial companies. The govern
ment reserves the right to construct
al trunk pipe lines through semi-of-
ficial companies. these pipe lines to
become the exclusive property of the
nation through amortization covering
o 15-year period.
Subsol rights Of owners of private
lands acquired prior to 1873 will be
respected under the new proposals
Better conditions for the exploitation
Of privately owned lands also are pro-
viGed. title requirements being lower
and royalties less drastic.
Evening star., 1928-09-09
Back to Church Drive Grows.

AS the result of Back to the
church" movement started by DR.. j.
Harry Miller, the moderator of the
United Free Church of Scotland, many
Scots are attending services for the first
time in years. The movement is grow
ing. and may include all England. DR..
Miller has been holding open-air meet
ings in industrial centers, and has met
with considerable success.
Evening star., 1928-09-09

mer. ITO Find and Give the Best" This
theme, which had come to mean so
much to all camp girls of 1928, was
brought out in three short talks given
by Amy Veerhoff. Betty Alexander and
Helen Findley. Following the banquet
very beautiful outdoor ceremonial in
terpreted the theme of the season.
Evening star., 1928-09-09
SALE-HOUSES.

One Opportunity Lei

One Opportunity Left.
There's just one BUNGALOW remain
ing in this pretty new community
OF ours
Quincy Terrace.
Quincy and 22nd SITS. NE
It's the most desirable neighbor-
hood in Washington-each Home with
its big 40-foot-front lot and with
houses OF varying and attractive de-
signs. This BUNGALOW is the new
type Bungalow, equipped with every
modern convenience.
Very Attractive Price-Easv
Terms.
Buses running downtown pass the
corner of Quincy and 22nd Sts. ne.
Or you can take cars leaving 18th
and @ sts NV, and ride to 22nd
and r I. ave. ne: turn to the left
down 22nd ST. to Quincy.
HARRY A. KITE.
tIncorporated)
1919 18th ST NV. Main 4346.
Evening star., 1928-09-09
CLAIMS FLORIDA.
Committeeman Says Hoover Will

Garry State.
NEW YORK, September (R-
Glenn B. Skipper, Republican national
committeeman from Florida. told lead
ers at the New York Hoover Curtis cam
paign headquarters yesterday that Flor
ida will be in the Republican column
this year"
There is Statewide swing to Mr..
Hoover that is growing by leaps and
bounds" he said. THE women of
Florida, like their sisters all over the
country, are practically unit for Mr..
Hoover and will largely aid in rolling up
an impressive total for him in Novem-
her"
Evening star., 1928-09-09
EX-KAISER WINS SUIT.
Two Confiscated South African
Farms Are Returned.

WINDHOEK, Cape Colony, September
8 P).-Wilhelm Hohenzollern, former
Kaiser of Germany. yesterday won his
suit for recovery of two farms confis-
Gated by the government of the Union
of South Africa in 1920
The farms are of no great value, but
the case is considered important as set
ting a possible precedent for similar
cases to be brought in other countries
notably Poland, for the recovery OF tn:
former imperial estate
Evening star., 1928-09-09
POPE REGAINS HEALTH.
Cooler Weather Brings Relief
Will Resume Audiences.

VIII ReSume AUDIENCES.
ROME, September 8 CP).-With the
coming of cooler weather, Pope Plus
has fully regained his normal health.
The Pontiff is expected to resume
his regular audiences at the Vatican
next week. He has been able to walk
for an hour each evening in the Vati-
can gardens this week.
The drop in temperature enabled the
Pope to overcome the effects of an
unusually hot Summer and minor in
juries to his foot received when alight-
ing from his automobile.
Evening star., 1928-09-09

VIRGINIA.
In the Mountains of Virginia

Bryce's Hillside Cottages near Orkney
Springs, Just off the beautiful Shenandoah
Valley. turn west at Mt Jackson, Va. Fine
roads. unique resort. Wonderful scenery.
The call of the mountains" nature, good
food, pure air will rejuvenate you: "A acres
OF Fairgrounds swimming pool outdoor
amusements. American plan, 50. so per day,
s12.50 and SIS a week. Booklet Beautiful
here in Sept and Oct. Please make your
LIAM r. BRYCE, owners. Post Offices, either
Mt Jackson, Macanie or Orkney Springs, va
Evening star., 1928-09-09

MOVING, PACKING & STORAGE.
ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF STORAGE FOR
Household Goods, Pianos. Works of Art.
Trunks. etc. Separate rooms available.
Moving, Packing and Shipping; moderate
rates. Phone Main 5000 MERCHANTS
TRANSFER STORAGE CO, 920-922 St
STORAGE FOR FURNITURE AND PIANOS.
WESCHLER,S. 920 Pa ave NV Phone
Evening star., 1928-09-09
SALE OR RENT-HOUSES.

ON ACCOUNT OF ILL HEALTH OWNER
stucco house. h.-w.h.. electricity. gas, etc,
in best section Of Takoma Park. for $50
or will sell for only S6.750, on easy terms.
Here is bargain for some one who
will act Quick. Address BOX S9A, Star
ofics.
should obtain our lists of houses for rent
and for sale; also subdivisions, as we deal
only in our own properties and pay full
commission. Might trade houses under rent
for acreage and fine estates II priced COR
TON r. GORDON, 1105 Continental Trust
BldR.. Main 523l.
FOR SALE. OR WOULD RENT TO RE-
liable party. with privtR~e OF, purchasing
stucco home: h.-w.h.. built-in garage. elec.
and gas: to see it come to SO Kennedy st.
NV. Phone Ga. 1926.
Evening star., 1928-09-09
CHEVY CHASE. d. c.

4
Delightfully situated in the center Of lot
180xiS0: a beautiful home. eight rooms.
bath. sleeping porch. three freplaces. oak
floors. every modern convenience. Newly
renovated throughout Grounds beautifully
Handicapped. flowers, slIrubbery. fruit trees.
grape vines, etc garage. For particulars
phone COLUMBIA 2l45, Apt 429.
Evening star., 1928-09-09

WIDOW: CASH: LARGE HOUSE, ANY To-
cation: preferably owners particulars; bar
gair and immediate possession. Address Box
25l-A. Star Office.
Evening star., 1928-09-09
WANTED TO BUY-TIOUSES.

WAN FIIp ~ DO A-AAOOCLo.
1920 DOWN FOR HOUSE NEAR scHooI sI5fT2I
14o4 5th ST. NV. Potomac 276l.
MODERN HOME, Sc. OR NE; STATE
gTee ard ads ters P for SALE G [APM;AN T9;pn
PAY CASH FOR HOME IN NV. SECTION;
rot over $4,000. Cleve 216 Sunday to 10
pm. Monday. Main l4l4.
SEVEN OR EIGHT ROOM HOUSE: LOT
50xl4o or more: in Woodbridge or Brookland.
Give exact location and price. Address Box
1884. Star Office.
WANTED TO BUY OR 9 ROOM HOUSE IN
good location preferably NV; give price,
Address Box Ss4-A, Star once.
OFFER CHANDLER 2-D. SEDAN. FOR
equity in small house with one trust only.
Cleveland 6l60. NO agents.
IMMEDIATELY. 6 TO 8 ROOMS. VICINITY
18th 18th or Mt. Pleasant: must be reason
able; consider Georgia ave. section; give de-
tails. Address Box l70-A. star once. 9
SMALL, MODERN HOME FOR TWO; WILL
pay up TO $4,000. all cash; prefer suburbs:
state all -+rst letter. Address Box 22-A.
Star ofice. g.
WIDOW; CASH; LARGE HOUSE, ANY To-
cation: preferably owners particulars bar bar
2al-A. Star Office.
SMALL APT. HOUSE. ONE TRUST; WHITE
or colored; must be good investment tor
cash. Address Box 1904. Star Office.
100000 EQUITIES IN CLEAR LOTS AND
change foI new building, subject one trust.
Address Box 250-A. Star office.
SIX TO NINE ROOM HOUSE, NORTH
Box 2SlA, Star office.
WE DESIRE TO PURCHASE AT ONCE
--SeveraishouseS and apts. for cash white or
colored Also, many clients who desire 70
purchase homes on terms. Communicate
with us Immediately, If you want quick
sale.
sHoWALTER REALTY CO.
llo3 VI. Ave. NJ 4l23; Eve, sun. Cley. 5088
WE HAVE a RESPONSIBLE PARTY. WHO
will pay SIPS per month, no cash payment,
for about a $4,000 house in the mmed-
ste vicinity of the Cathedral If you have
anything in this line call
p. j. WALSHE, INC,
li07 Eye st. NV.
WANTED-GOOD. MODERN HOUSE, 4 BED
rooms, desirsbly located in Chevy Chase sec
tion, D. c., or Md, at market price and
terms.
For quick. satisfactory results, list your
city and suburban property with US for sale
trade or rent.
Main 4597-s56 i2l6 N. Y. ave.
Columbia 1877. 34ls l4th st.
Clarendon $780, l004 Wilson Blvd.
Evening star., 1928-09-09

pay up to $4,000, all cash: prefer suburbs:
state all -irst letter. Address Box 22-A.
9S
Evening star., 1928-09-09

3i.2o0 DOWN FOR HOUSE NEAR SCHOOL
from owner; $25 month; colored T. SMITH,
1404 5th st. NV. Potomac 276l.
MODERN HOME, Sc OR NE: STATE
price ard terms for O. sale. GLADMAN,
Realtor, 3os Pa. ave. Sc (See Mr.. Tripp)
rAV CEcIy NOD HOME TN NJ w cEC,TYNN.
Evening star., 1928-09-09

WANTED TO BUY OR 9 ROOM HOUSE IN
good location. preferably NV; give price,
terms and location in first communication.
Address Box 3S4-A, Star ofnce.
Evening star., 1928-09-09

50xl4O or more: in Woodbridge or Brookland.
Give exact location and price. Address Box
1894. Star Office.
The Washington times., 1928-03-19
'B[ANTON Pc I
SUSPENDED

Policeman orville Staples, of the
Third precinct, frequently referred
to as .'Blanton's pet" because of
the interest taken in him by the
Texan, has been suspended from
duty and ordered to appear before
the police trial board Saturday
morning.
The suspension was made on a
blanket charge of conduct. unbe.
coming an officer and actions
prejudicial to the police depart
lnent.' 1t is said that the investi:
CATION by Inspector Stoll, started
by an anonymous letter, resulted IN
seven affidavits being filed against
Staples by residents on his beat.
He was suspended Saturday when
he returned to duty after five
weeks sick leave. He is said to
have declared that Blanton will act
as his counsel at the trial as he
did year ago when Staples was
cited to appear before the trial
board.
Staples claims he has been
framed" and that the general
opinion in the department is that
he has furnished Blanton much of
the information on which the
Texan based his charges of liquor
drinking against Chief of Police
HeSse.