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New Britain herald., 1928-05-16

O'Clock. This trip will include
visit to Lincoln memorial. and the
contestants will return in time for
lunch. In the afternoon buses will
take the spoilers and their chaper-
ons to the Natural History building
of the National Museum for the ma
tional spelling bee finals. After the
champion has been selected and ST.
900 in cash prizes divided by the
contestants. buses will take all the
spoilers back TO their hotel. Two
theater parties have been planned.
One will be Tuesday night.
4 tour OF the interior Of public
buildings has been set for . o'clock.
Thursday morning. This takes SPELL
crS to the american building,
bureau of printing and engraving.
National museum, the capitol. con-
cressional library, and to the White
House. President Coolidge has elect
ed to meet the spoilers at 1915
O'Clock. Wednesday afternoon. Those
contestants who have not been to
Arlington may expect a treat We'd
nCS1dy afternoon. At o'clock bus
es Will take them through the Mount
Pleasant residential section with a
stop at the ZOO. Through George
town, over the new Key bridge.
spoilers will go to the state Of Nir-
GINA to see the Fort Myer reser-
walton. the national cemetery. the
old Lee mansion. the memorial am
yhitheatcr and the tomb OF Amer
ica's unknown soldier.
Thursday morning offers a trip to
Alexandria and Mount Vernon. the
home OF George Washington. This
/ tour takes spoilers across the Poto-
mac river 10 Christ church. where
/ Washington worshiped in Alexan-
/ Giria. The Lincoln memorial. the
| Scottish Rite temple and the cathe-
Gral are on the afternoon itinerary
Tor Thursday.
Mount st. Adams. the cathedral
and the geological park await the
spoilers Oh Friday morning. The
hnal tour takes the party to the
Franciscan monastery and Soldiers
home in the afternoon.
Friday and Saturday spoilers will
| leave for home.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-16
believe PEKING
Will fall SOON
Southern Army Thought Too
Powerful for Chang

Toxic, May 16.--(UP)--The
Northern Chinese army today was
reported firmly entrenched on an
30 mile front below Picking but the
fall Of that city within a month to
the advancing Southern Nationalist
army was expected.
General Chang Tso Lin. command
ing the Northerners has about $780,
900 men in the field and declared
he would defend his position to the
utmost ability of his army.
1t was considered unlikely. how
ever. that the resistance to the
Southerners would be great mas
much as the Northern army is be-
lieved to be demoraliZed. Further
retreat probably will put them to
rout. it was believed here.
Arc Outnumbered
The Northerners are greatly out
numbered by the Nationalist. mill
tary statistics here showed.
On one OF the advancing fronts
General Feng Iu Hsiang is reported
to have 100000 troops while Cen
eral Chang kai-shek. commanding
another wing Of the Nationalist, is
said to have 100000 troops. 1t was
General Chiangs army that recent
~ engaged in hostiities in Shantung
province with the japanese forces.
The Northern front is said to be
established between Paotin and the
Tientsin- PukOW railroad.
The advance Of the Nationalists is
along \ route that might include
Tientsir, although there have been
reports here that the Southerners
had not thought of taking that city
However the japanese government
10 watching closely the situation in
Tientsin because there are a number
OF Japanese Nationals in that city.
There are number of Japanese
troops already there but the gov
eminent is understood to be con-
sidering the sending of reinforce
ments into Tientsin as an emergency
protective NJ easure.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-16

lady OF social prominence to describe
with photograph and signature. pre-
sumably for an honorarium in four
figures. how she selected the best
puff blindfolded. Perhaps her wom-
ans club Will benefit.
Washington - Leathernecks must
be reasonably big fellows No re-
cruils are now accepted by the ma
rines unless at least 81: feet tall.
Boston-Spirited tits between
Attorney General Arthur X. Read
Ing and Herbert Parker OF legis-
lative committees counsel. continue
to feature hearings into formers
conduct in Office.
Biddeford. Me.-City grants Pep
perell Manufacturing company $50
600 tax abatement on promise OF
increased activity.
Boston-House of representatives
asked to probe charges that con-
fiscated liquor went to legislative
parties.
Boston - International Ladies
Garment Workers union places
ban on club and fraternal groups
among members OF affiliated unions.
Pawtucket. r. I.-President Cliff
ton d. Gray Of Bates college tells
Rhode Island Baptist convention d.
A. r. blacklist is sinister menace"
Eoston--Federal grand jury to
investigate fshermen's war at Glou-
ccster.
Greenville. Me.-I'ilm Of oil on
waters of Moosehead lake believed
to mark location Of sunkcn launch
which carried 10 OF party Of II
men to deaths sunday,
New Hayen-An amount OF
4166,o00 will be added annually to
the budget for teachers at Yale with
an increase OF $1,000 10 $4,000 for
professors and $500 for assistants.
The number affected by the raise in
pay Is 14l.
New Britain-The disappearance
OF Alfred levitt, prominent attor-
ney. has caused police OF the state
to begin search for him. When he
left his home to drive to Newington
he told his wife that he was going to
visit a farm but he never arrived.
New Haven-Six ways to keep out
of war according to Rev. DR.. Will
New Britain herald., 1928-05-16
Prescription He Wrote
in 1892 Is the World,
Most Popular Laxative

When DR.. Caldwell started to
needs for a laxative we're not as
great as they are today. People
lived normal. quiet lives. ate plain,
wholesome food, and got plenty OF
fresh air and sunshine. But even
that early there were drastic physics
and purges for the relief OF consti-
patton which DR.. Caldwell did not
believe were good for human be-
inss TO put into their system. So he
wrote prescription for laxative
to be used by his patients.
The prescription for constipation
that he used early in his practice,
and which he put in drug stores in
1892 under the name OF Or. Cald-
wells Syrup Fepsin. is a liquid vcGr-
table remedy, intended for women.
children and elderly people. and
they need lust such a mild. safe.
gentle bowel stimulant as Syrup
repsin.
Under successful management this
prescription has proven its worth
and Is now the largest selling LIQUID
laxative in the world. The fact that
millions OF bottles are used q year
proves that it has won the confid :.
ence Of people who needed il 70 get
relief from headaches. biliousnesS,
flatulence. indigestion. loss OF ap-
petite and sleep. bad breath, dys-
pepsia. colds and fevers.
Millions of families are now never
without DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pep
sin. and IL you will once start using
1t you will also always have bottle
handy for emergencies.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-16
Vermont's Delegation to
SuppOrt Gov. Smith

Burlington. VT, May 16.-(CP)-
Nermont's eight delegates will go to
support the candidacy OF Governor
Alfred E. Smith as long as his name
remains before the convention.
These delegates were elected at
the democratic state convention here
yesterday:
John b. Dyer. Rutland, Park Pol
lard, Cavandish: DIR. Patrick Ma
honey. Burlington: r. J.. sullivan.
81. Adams: William A. Gleason,
Brighton: James Cosgrove, ST.
Johnsbury; Fred G. Martin. Ben
nington: and James p. Gallagher.
Montpelier.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-16
FLASHES OF LIFE: HERE'S GOLFER
WHO'S NOT WORRIED BY DEFEATS

New York Mrs. James A. Still
man is back from Europe with an
endorsement OF psychoanalysis IS the
cats cuffs" although deep stuff.
And she revealed that her son calls
his bride Poppy"
Swarthmore, Pa. - Comes 4 good
TIP for golfers from DIR. John A.
Miller. acting president OF Swarth-
laore college: IF a man beat me,
do not consider him my superior.
tor III wager ! can do more prob.
lens in calculus in an hour than he
can, for that's my job"
New York - This looks like =
diplomatic duck on the water. Gov.
ernor Al Smith went down the har-
Dor to meet his daughter. Mrs. John
A. Warner. returning from abroad.
Tho lady was asked whether Mus
solini had said anything to her
about her fathers chances for pres
ident. Tho governor interrupted:
In italian the president Of the
United States is Z long word to say"
Hunstanton-Mra.G Gladys Ravens
croft Dobell should worry over her
defeat In the championship golf
tournament by Glenna Collect. Her
greatest delight 10 a mixed four
some at home. two boys and two
girls.
New York In the opinion Of
Leonard p. .Ayres. banker. great
waves OF speculation like the pres
ent one cannot be killed off; they
have TO commit suicide. Thousands
Of flrst-timc spectators are watch
ing their paper profits mount and
are concluding that anyone who
works for a living is a boob
Berlin - Just to prove il can be
done two walters are hiking from
Berlin to Geneva. 1000 miles. wear
ing boiled shirts, swallow tails and
patent feathers.
New York - There's an old tree
in the Clarke family that raises
orange blossoms for family brides.
When Miss Florence Kip Clarke be-
came Mrs. Guernsey Curran. Jr..
her veil was fastened with blooms
from Z tree planted at Newport, r.
J., when her grandfather was born
81 years ago.
Mexico City - President Gales is
likely to raise cane next year-sugar
cane. He has been invited by two
sons to go into the business.
New York - Miss Anne Morgan.
sister Of the banker. IL the latest
New Britain herald., 1928-05-16
Young Girl Ties at 80
In Golf Tournament

Fort Smith. Ark, May 16.-GP-A
1S-year-old girl, frail and wearing
socks. yesterday shot a 80 for a tie
IN medal honors in the opening
round of the Arkansas womens golf
tournament.
For two years the small star, Miss
Ariel Villas Of Hot Springs. has been
turning in brilliant scores, going well
into the match rounds in the 1927
tournament. Her drives are barely
short of zoe yards and often longer
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A. Villas, the
players parents, are considered
among the best golfers in the state
New Britain herald., 1928-05-16

their death through his inexpert
handling Of his automobile. accord
Ing to Z coroner's finding The three
we're killed on April IL. Cunning
ham will be arraigned In Stafford
Springs court on Z reckless driving
charge.
New Haven - A. P. Swirskey. IS,
secretary OF Loan association, II held
up and robbed Of watch and small
sum OF money.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-16
SPELLING Queen
GUEST At SOCIAL
Miss Murphy Entertained Prior
to Departure for Washington

Miss Anna Murphy, winner OF tho
city spelling championship in the
Herald contest, was the guest of
honor last evening at a social ten
dered by Miss Elizabeth Glastetter.
spelling champion in 1895 at the
home of the lattor's uncle and aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs. stephen Meyerjack, of
81 Ash street. Those present in
Guided Miss Marie Hahn, city cham
pion in 1925, Miss Murphy's father
NJ. 7. Murphy, Miss Mary Higgins,
Tunncr-up IN this years contest and
her father, Owen Higgins of 3%
Whiting street; Grace Luddy. Who
was a participant in the 1927 con-
test: Mary Alice Nangan, daughter
OF Judge and Mrs. William f. Man
gan: Marian Griffin, Mr., and Mrs.
Meyoriack and stephen, Jr.. and Mr.
and Mrs. Ernest II. Dochaut.
The evenings program consisted
of music and dancing Misses Luddy
and Mangan demonstrated some ar
tistic dancing, Miss Griffin played
the piano and Miss Glastctter sang
Misses Murphy and Hahn were pre-
scented with silk hosiery by then
hostess. Mrs. Meyerjack served re-
frcsfmcnts. This evening the grad
uating class of the elementary grade
Of ST. Mary's school will assemble at
tho school hail TO help Miss Murph,
celebrate.
Leaves for Washington Sunday
Miss Murphy and her chapcroN
Miss Eva Winger OF the Herald
staff, will leave New Britain at
1913 Sunday morning. taking the
Colonial express out of New Haven
They will arrive in We shington on
Sunday evening. The next day they
will devote to becoming familiar
with their program and to being
registered.
4 banquet viii be tho first big
event for the boys and girls who will
compete in the national spelling bee.
Spoilers will be registered at the
Hamilton hotel, l4th and X streets,
Washington. in time for the dinner.
which will be held at $50 o'clock.
Monday night, May 81.
4 tour of the business and resi-
dental sections Of Washington has
been arranged for Tuesday morning.
The party will leave the hotel at 10
New Britain herald., 1928-05-16

liam PieIpon Merrill are: Renunci.
alton OF war: revision Of Monroe
doctrine: tlear-up the relations OF
the United States TO the League Of
Nations: strengthen the bonds be.
tween the United states and Great
Britain: this country 10 not insist on
the neutral right to supply arms to
countries at war and that the u. s.
should meyer intervene forcibly in
protecting property rights or bust
ness OF Americans in other countries.
New Observation-Disclosures testify
that Rev. stephen l. Burdikoff. sus-
pended as pastor OF the Russian
orthodox Greek Catholic church Of
ST. Peter and Paul in Meriden, still
gives allegiance to Phantom Roj-
desvensky. archbishop of North
America under the czarist regime.
Willimantic-James s. Donohue,
Jr.. former city clerk and treasurer,
is cited in report as being short
S9,011.61 in his accounts.
Mlddletown-Ohicials OF municipal
buhdins called from homes to
guard records while streams OF water
play on blaze that does $4,000 DAM
age.
Brldgeport-Hold-up man who
only received so cents for his
troubles is now facing stretch"
III the Connecticut Reformatory.
Thomas Defeo. Is, used gun to
commit the robbery OF pedestrian
and now must serve an indefinite
term for his crime.
Brdseport-Story is told in court
by Henry n. Scofield. confessed in
condiariest. and embezzler In trial OF
actions brought by Davis Scofield
Company against insurance COM
panies that he "juggled" the COM
panys books and planned the
destroying of them by fire. Ten thou
sand dollars he stated. was taken
from number OF separate accounts
TO keep thc facts from stockholders
artford--ConEcmpla plated action by
RI. Rev. Chauncey Bunce Brewster.
bishop of the Protestant Episcopal
diocese of Connecticut to resign
would elevate Bishop Coadjutor. RI.
Rev. T.. Campion Achcson. Middle.
town diocesan bishopric. His resigna-
ton which would take effect In
October. is caused TO make way for
a younger man"
! Hartford Eighty towns which
! are to receive state aid for their
schools this year will be given an
opportunity to discuss their allow
ance at meeting TO be held in the
state sapitol on May IS.
! Rockville - Three young neph-
cws Of James II. Cunningham met
New Britain herald., 1928-05-16

Hartford Eighty towns which
are to receive state aid for their
schools this year will be given an
opportunity to discuss their allow
ance at meeting TO be held in the
state sapitol on May IS.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-16
JAPS ACCEPT

London, May Is (CP)-America n
proposals for anti-war pacts have
been accepted definitely by the Jap
anese cabinet as basis for future
negotiations. the Exchange Tele.
graph said today in a dispatch from
Tokia.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-16

Rockville - Three young neph-
ows Of James II. Cunningham met
New Britain herald., 1928-05-16

Among some Indian tribes Of
North America it is customary to
cut the hair of widows and forbid
them to remarry until their hair has
grown again to its original length.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-16

The Dispatch said the Jaoaaeee
government would make . formal
reply to Secretary Of STATE 1siisg6s
note soon. suggesting certain minor
notifications in the proposals..
New Britain herald., 1928-05-16
BOY SULTAN GREETED

Agadir Morocco. May le up
Two thousand picked Arab horse.
men, headed by ruling caids u
southern Morocco. today greeted The
boy sultan Eidi Mohammed. paying
the first visit Of any sultan within
memory.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-16

1t ia particularly pleasing to know
that the most Of il il bought By
mothers for themselves and the chill.
dren, though Syrup Pepsin II just a.
valuable for elderly people. All drug
stores have the generous bottles.
We would be glad to have you
prove at our expense how much Dr..
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin can mean
to YOU and yours. Just write syrup
Pepsin." Monticello. Illinois. and we
will send you prepaid 4 FREE SAM
BILE BOTTLE.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-16
KINC ~ srhAxTOnOr,

SebAstopol. Russta. May Is (CS)
king Amanullah Of Afghanistan
and his entourase arrived telay
from Leningrad. escorted BY high
soviet officials.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-01-19
MARINES BATTLE
REBELS FROM AIR
U. S. Airmen Sweep Down With
Explosives on Stronghold
From Behind Clouds.

Managua, Nicaragua-Forty rebels
were killed by marine corps airplane
squadron that attacked Ell Chipote,
stronghold of General Augustine San
dino, the squadron's commander Ma
jor Rusty" Rowell reported on re-
turning.
The aviators hid 5000 feet in the
air behind clouds and dived down
when opportunity offered to drop
bombs, fire machine guns, and even
throw hand grenades. This is be-
lieved here to be the first time hand
grenades ever were used from air.
planes.
The squadron left Managua for Ell
Chipote, Sandino's mountain strong
hold which is itself 5000 feet above
sea level. Ell Chipote is nearly 20
miles northeast of Quilali, which ma
rines recently captured from the reb-
,el general in the costliest battle since
Waiting above drifting clouds, the
plane would dart into clear atmos-
phere, circle low enough for San
dino's positions to become distinctly
visible and drop bombs.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-01-19

tary George Rash states that not only
stockholders but others interested are
invited to attend.
To the Patrons of the Markville
Rural Free Delivery Route-When
the delivery and collection on a route
aggregates more than 5000 pieces of
mail a month for three consecutive
months, the route. becomes a daily
route. The count for December was
$3.50 pieces. Owing to Christmas
mail it exceeded the required count.
Let us all pull together and make
this daily route. Many of the pa
irons have subscribed for a daily pa
per. We need each patrons help.
Those living tributary to the route
should erect boxes and in this way
help their neighbors who have farther
to come.-Edith Steinbring, Post
master.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-01-19

home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Marihart Mon
day evening, in honor of their son.
William. All present enjoyed the
evening and fine lunch. He was pres
ented with some nice gifts.
Mr.. Astrov and children of Duluth,
spent Sunday with his sister-in-law,
Mrs. A. Markus.
Bert Armstrong left for the Cities
Monday.
Rev. Fillinger had charge of a fun
eral west of Duquette Sunday after
noon.
Ed Walner had the misfortune to
cut his foot quite badly while chop
ping wood Saturday.
Presbyterian Notes-Sunday school
at 9:45; church services at II o'clock,
mission study class at the home of
Miss Della Greene at o'clock; c. E.
at 1880; Christian Endeavor party at
the home of Miss Della Greene Friday
evening, Jan. 20. The upstreamers'
Sunday school class held their month
ly party at the home of Miss Leona
Starch, Friday evening. They had
toboggan party and all enjoyed the
sliding.
John and Edwin Armstrong return
ed home from Iowa Monday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-01-19
BRUNO

The Misses Esther Degerman and
Friday to spend some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson of Wessing-
ton Springs, are visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Dougan. They came Sat-
urday.
Warren Ball and Miss Ruth Pear
son of Askov, were married Dec. 31st,
in Duluth, and are making their
home there. Their many friends here
extend congratulations.
A. M. Dougan left for the Cities
Monday and expected to attend the
short course at the University Farm
and go from there to Mason City,
Iowa.
A young man giving his name as
Bert Smith, got off the noon train
about ten days ago and tried to get
a check cashed at a store here, where
he wished to purchase some merchan-
disc, but the merchant refused to ac-
cept the check. He also tried to cash
the check at the bank but was re-
fused. He then went out to camp
with some men from here, and re-
turned Saturday on the 10 o'clock
train. About noon word was received
here from the Goodhue county sheriff
that man was wanted in Red Wing
who had forged checks all over Good
hue and Dodge counties, passing them
in stores and banks. 1t is thought
| he has also worked some in Pine
| county, in Sandstone and Barnum. He
was arrested and taken into custody
by Karl r. Won Schenk and Mr.. Kile,
and was taken to Red Wing by Mr..
Won Schenk. 1t behooves us to be
careful these days whose checks we
| accept and cash. He has perhaps
gotten away with about $1,000 if re-
ports are true, and he has proven
| to be the man wanted in GoOdhue
county.
Mrs. Arthur Halvorson of Sand.
stone spent the week end at Mrs. John
Stafford's home.
| Mrs. Ivan Skinner returned from
the Cities Wednesday.
| MRS. FRANCIS Pearson who has Suf-
fered from a gathering in both her
ears, is much better and is able to be
out again.
Grandma Laying who has suffered
much from her fall, is better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Rodenberger mo-
tored to Minneapolis last Thursday,
and Friday to Cedar Falls, to visit
relatives.
VIM. Saggau is spending the week
| end at home.
Louis Lindstrom is spending the
week in the Cities.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Storebo spent
from Thursday to Sunday in Mime
apolis.
A birthday party was held at the
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-01-19
Lindberqh Greets French Aces

Panama City-chree flying stars OF
the air met here before a crowd of
10000 that cheered without restraint,
as the fliers, Lindbergh, Cotes and Le-
brix shook hands on the balcony of
the municipal building. The airmen
waved and smiled to those below, and
Lindbergh seemed more pleased at
any other time since his arrival here.
1t has been expected that this meet
ing would take place at Camp Lind.
bergh on the arrival of the adventur-
Gus Frenchmen, who had flown from
Guayaquil, Ecuador, nearly 500 miles,
speeding their plane for the purpose
of this very. foregathering. They
reached Camp Lindbergh in advance
of the unofficial good will ambassador
of the United States, and were on
their way to Panama City when
Colonel Lindbergh came soaring over
the field from Colon.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-01-19
ROBERT RUTHERFORD CALLED

Robert Rutherford, a well known
and beloved resident of this commun-
ity, passed away at the home of his
sister in Ladysmith, Wis, Jan. 18th,
at the age of AZ years and months,
after an illness of several months
with kidney trouble. His condition
was alarming from the first, and ev-
kind relatives could do, was done for
him, but he rapidly succumbed to
this fatal illness.
Mr. Rutherford was born in On
tario, Canada, Sept. IL, 1885, and
later moved with his parents to Hur-
ley, Wis, where he received his early
education. He was married to Ber-
tina Bromley, in Bruce, Wis, 1905. To
this union was born five children,
two of whom preceded Mr.. Rutherford
in death. He came to Markville about
twelve years ago and engaged in the
blacksmith business. Later he enter
ed general merchandise business
from which he retired several years
ago. The past few years he was EN-.
ployed away from home great deal.
Mr.. Rutherford was a charter men,
Der of the Presbyterian church, from
which he was buried. The remains
were laid to rest in the Markville
cemetery, large concourse of rela-
tives and friends following him to
his last resting place.
The pallbearers were brother ma
sons, E. E. Ellis, Vern Ashcroft, H. L.
Steinbring, H. L. Hughes, F. F.
Vaughn, and Leo Hanson. The floral
offerings were many and beautiful.
Mr.. Rutherford leaves to mourn his
going, beloved wife, three sons,
Roman, Lowell, and Jimmie; his
father, James Rutherford, of Park
Falls, Wis, three sisters, Mrs. Berg
and Mrs. Heggerstrom also of Park
Falls, and Mrs. HOMELAND of Lady
smith, Wis, with whom he spent his
last days, Mrs. Rutherford going there
to be with him in his illness. He also
leaves two brothers, VIM. Rutherford
of Virginia, and Clayton Rutherford
Of Tigerton, Wis.
Rev. Mclean, present pastor and
long time friend of the deceased, Off
ciated at the funeral. He stressed
the fact that it matters not whether
we win or lose, but how we play the
game, and that Mr.. Rutherford had
endeavored to play it squarely.