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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-07
WEIRD SPoOkS VISIT
CAROLINA isle HOUSE
Doors Slam, Weights Drop, Won.
an Screams-and Pirates Once
DweIt Roundabout

Elizabeth City. N. C., Sept. ,
UP)-Two hundred years ago, the
children would have whispered
pirates when doors slammed mys-
teriously at night on Church Is
land. Today the grown-ups shout
''spooks."
George Brice who with his fam
lily lives in a frame house on the
island. has brought word to the
mainland that strange noises. as of
heavy weights dropping. or Of a
woman shrieking, come at intervals
from the walls Of his home.
Brice is fisherman, staid in ap-
pearance. Mrs. Rrice and the chill
dren corroborate his story.
The noises are said to occur in
broad daylight or in the wee hours
before dawn. The entire family has
been aroused by means and CUR
giles. emanating sometimes from
the attic, again from the cellar.
Search after search has failed to
show a natural cause. Brice claims.
Recently word of the strange hap
penings spread to the mainland and
scores each Sunday 60 by boat to
the island, which is stepped with
traditions as a pirate rendezvous.
and visit the house.
The coast OF North Carolina near
here $50 years ago was favorite
gathering place for buccaneers.
They hove their swift ships to III
the inlets and sailed out at night
to raid shipping along the coast.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-07
JUMPING FROGS IN
CALF. FOR SPORT
Blbe Ruth ulk8 | T. Sin. Hon
jof Record

saeyamGAtA Cal, Sept. 1.-(UP)
The miSAty Babe Ruth" IL 60
ing int strenueus training once
moro,
"Babs" n the champion Jumping
frog q Calsveras county. having re-
Gently vanQuishsd all corners when
he made . mighty leap Of four feet,
six inches 1t . recent jumping con-
test At Angels Camp. Calaveraz
county.
Having shown his proves by
making bigger and better hops
than any other frog In the county.
"Babe Ruth" IL now intent upon
winning the International Amphi-
btan Olympic to be held in. conjunc-
ton with the Days Of IS celebra-
ton At Sacramento next summer.
Mark Twain had NO idea his story
about tho Jumping Frog of Gala
veras would cause SO much disturb
ance in the frog world IS years
later. Yet that's exactly what is
happening.
Backers of other champion frogs
in California disputed the self
asserted claims Of the Mighty Babe
that he was the acme of frog per-
lection in the Golden State. So a
meet was arranged for Sept. I and
the champion jumper OF California
will be selected before thousands Of
sporting fans at the California State
Fair.
Elimination contests are being
conducted In a number OF California
counties, each county being per.
mitted one entry. L. c. Barnard
Lake County Farm Adviser. is 81
determined upon having a loca
frog represent the state in the In.
formation Amphibian Olympic that
he has sent troops of boys through
the length and breadth of Lake
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-07
CENTURY OLD NOTES
NOW WORTH $4,000
Eight Per Cent Interest on Papers OF
1928 Should Yield That
Amount OF Cash.

Tallahassee, Fla, Sept. 7.-tR-
Florida has thousands of dollars of
potential assets which probably
never will be used.
Three notes of SAT each given the
state 100 years ago form the basis
for the riches. estimated at approx
imately $4,000. There is no record
payment of the notes by the debtor
of 1928, and with the present legal
rate of eight per cent interest, COM
pounded annually, that sum techni-
cally is due the state.
State officials. however, decline ia
accept the obligation as payment OF
their salaries. and it is probable that
Florida will increase its paper
wealth" for years to come.
In 1924 the federal government
through an act Of congress patent
ed to the territory of Florida a
quarter section Of land to be sold ia
raise funds to establish a seat OF gov
eminent for the territory and to
build the wing of the capitol" which
still stands in the present state CAPT.
tol building.
One of these lots was sold in 1928
and the three notes of SAT were
given as payment. The lot in question
recently sold for $4,000.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-07

grapher III the world. Dorothy II
employed by Justice Of the Peace
Campbell. who i also an insurance
agent.
Dorothy doesn't waste time pow.
dering and primping." declared
Campbell. land she is the most ef-
ficient office assistant I've been
able to find Campbell is - years
old.
Dorothy types her employers in
surance policies, court records and
testimony taken in municipal court.
Small. even for her age. she 10 ac-
curate and competent. Campbell
said.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-07
ICE CREAM WARNING

Ames. Ia. Aug. so. (UP)-Ice
cream Is not a good dish to serve
in hot weather if a cooling effec,
is desired.
According to Miss Ida NJ Shiil-
ing. professor of foods and nutri-
ton at Iowa States College here,
the properties of ice cream are
heating and begin to work on the
body as soon as the ice cream
melts. If nuts and rich syrups are
added the heating effect is even
more noticeable.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-07

county to round up the best hop
ping croakers.
Mrs. Ina p. Tormey of Shasta
county 10 said to have one hopper
who has negotiated flight Of siz
feet breaking the record Of the
Mighty Babe by foot and half
This remains unconfirmed. however
a. Mrs, Tormey refuses to authen-
ticate the rumors and continues ia
train her protege In the seclusion
Of . pond encircled by = barbed-
wire fence.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-07

was In Z congested and valuable
real estate section. Seventy-five lots
We're purchased from 60 owners,
Several vacating ordinances had to
be pushed through the city council
In a model apartment bride can
find instruction in home-making and
dietary kitchen, and there will be
an auditorium for community pro-
grams.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-07
REWARD OF PATIENCE

Westport. Ind, Sept. 7.-(UP)-
Thirty-one years ago Mrs. J. +.
Hamilton lost her wedding ring
while working in her garden here.
She is wearing 1t again, however,
having found it recently while dig
ging potatoes.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-07
CHILDREN ARE WELCOMED
900 Rents With 5000 Rooms Ex-
pect to Eventually be Owned by
Tenants,


Chicago, Sept. 7.-lR-Aerated
garden apartments where children
will be welcome are being built in
the crowded near north side to be
sold to wage earners.
The apartments, 500 OF them with
5000 rooms, were made possible
through the vision of Marshall Field
III and the fortune he inherited
from his merchant grandfather. The
Field estate trustees will manage the
project Is years, by which time it is
expected the apartments will have
become the property OF their occu-
pants.
There will be nine five-story
buildings, fronting on two square
blocks and enclosing gardens and
playground areas. They are to cost
between $4,00o,O0o and $4,50O,O
The financial and legal work inch
dental to the beginning of construc-
ton was complicated because the site
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-07
YOUTHFUL SECRETARY

O'Neill. Neb.. Sept. 7.-UP)-
Twelve-year-old Dorothy McDon-
ough Is believed TO be the youngest
private secretary and office steno-
Evening star., 1928-04-15
HOOVER NOMINATION
Is URGED BY BURTON
0hioan Declares Republican
Chances Are Not So Roseate
as Four Years Ago"
~ tsss Associated Press.

~ tsse Associated Press
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, April i4.-De-
claring chances for Republican presi-
Dental success this year are not 50
rosezte" As they were eight and four
years ago. Representatives Theodore K.
Burton Of Cleveland in an address mere
tonight urged the nomination Of Herbert
Hoover. not only because he is confident
Hoover would be able 10 obtain the sup
pors Of Republicans. but also the inde-
pendent voters and many Democrats.
Natural reactions against q party that
has been In power for q number Of
years, coupled with record Of corrup-
ton by men In high places" were given
by Mr.. Burton as contributing factors
against possible Republican success.
Though he declared the Coolidge admin
isxafson 70 be clear" Of corruption. fle
ssic IL had 20 be admitted that some
os President Hsrdina's appointments
were most unfortunate.
IN ADDITION 70 Nr. Hooyer'S alleged
popularity with az classes of voters, Nr.
Burton said ne fayoYs his nomination
'-becsu& Of his unusual equipment for
the Office"
Evening star., 1928-04-15
DRY AGENT BESIEGED
BY CHICAGO POLICE
Spends Day in Federal Building
Dodging Assault Warrant
Issued After Raid.
D. tbs Aasss etA6 itsess

- thH Aksss tNS F3Nz&.
CHICAGO April I4.~~MyT6n CaTss.
D Fsasfsi prohibition agent today
played bics-sR6 seek with police of~
fofrs VINO sought ~ arrest him for as
kaHjt 70 k.ll Q Municipal Court baiIif
during raid on D saloon
Cafey several times Dday attempted
10 Leave the Federal iyIiicina where hs
has spent most ~ niE time since The
warrant for his arrest wsk obtained 10
days ago. Eaeh time he retreated 10
tfas United States district attorneys
Once when he sGw a policeman waiting
for f1in
The prohibition agent Was saved
from arrest = yeek ago through the
issuance by Feosrsi Judge ~ o writ
of habssS corpus. Later TINS wae
asakEaec the Judge advising tiae state 3
sftorIeg " have raffey indicted - that
he could tfsgsfa the proceedings "
FecersI court
Evening star., 1928-04-15
Government 10 Test Pearls.

TO protect the public against in0ila+
flOns tl1k government Of cE2eil0slogskis
viii test eli pearls before sale and mark
eli thst are genuine. 1ls Innovation IL
eead 10 bs aimed particularly against
fne sale Of JspaBeSs or cultured"
sseeFlg Eg Yesi Skilled jewelers. In 4
speeisl department. in the mint viii
haze charge of ihf examinations,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-24

convention hall expcept the newspaper
photographers. They should not be
taken seriously, however as no news
paper photographer was ever known to
be pleased about anything. The trouble
here, however, is that somebody had
an idea OF putting the photographers
up in little turretS that are built around
the pillars which hold up the roof. The
little turrets are reached by ladders.
The photographers are willing TO
climb the ladders, which is a consid-
cradle concession. at that. from
photographer But they say 1t is 60
ing to be very hot, right up next to
the roof. and that they haven't room
enough TO take the pictures they want
10 take Moreover it seems to be the
general opinion that the photographers,
once they climb up 10 their turrets,
have got to stay there. while the con-
vention remains in session, In fact.
the suggestion has been made that the
PHOTOGRAPHERS, with their flashlights
and other noisome instruments. be
lured into the turrets and the ladders
taken down
AS a whole the convention hall is
throuehly approved II Is hrand-new,
for one thing, and clean and redolent
Of fresh lumber. The place Is cooler
tnan the outside, although the pessi-
msts predict. in addition to wondering
what would happen If the roof caved
In or fire broke out that with $4,000
persons in the hall, the vast majority
of them being Democrats, it is going
TO be hotter than the outside.
Getting statements approving the
convention hall is one of the duties
of the newspaper reporters on the local
papers. They have gotten everybody
OF consequence 70 say that the hall is
all right, including Frank Kent Of the
Baltimore Sun, who said 1t was all
right.
The various Senators and great
minds of the Democratic party have
adopted formula for communications
to the press on arrival. They say. for
the most part, that they don't think
prohibition Is an issue in this cam
paign. Then they say that the Demo-
cratic party has all excellent chance
at the polls in November, provided there
is harmony, and that everybody should
get To work as a good Democrat and
produce as much harmony as possible,
Then they approve Of Houston. say
the weather's not SO hot, as there's al
ways nice breeze, and that the new
convention hall Is whiz2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-24
D. c. ORGANIZATION
V|CTORS
Subcommittee at Houston
Decides on Two
Contests.

BY the Associated Press.
HOUSTON Tex. June 23.-The
Democratic national committee sub
committee appointed to investigate dele
gate contests, has decided in favor OF
the regular organization delegates in the
District of Columbia and Pennsylvania.
j. Bruce Kremer of Montana, chair
man of the subcommittee, said today
he expected to complete his committees
report tomorrow when the contests OF
the Canal Zone and Louisiana will be
taken up.
The committee decided the two cases,
he said. purely on the record and with
out hearing witnesses. In the District
of Columbia the dispute was between
the Smith Club and the regular or
ganization delegates, who also are in
favor of Smiths nomination.
In Pennsylvania, he explained. COM
plant was made over the caliber of
democracy Of the delegates. but the
subcommittee did not believe 1t was
authorized to pass on the party loyalty
of regularly chosen delegates. The con-
test included one seat in the first dis
trict and two in the fifth.
The subcommittee will report its find
ings to the full committee Monday.
which will in turn report to the ere
dentials committee for final settlement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-24

bands provided by the State OF Texas.
There are. in all. nine bands They
are going TO play day and night DUR
ing the convention, and two Of them
are going to play at Convention Hall.
In Kansas City there was only one band
at the convention hall. IL was noted
for its unerring ability To play at the
wrong time. But here the bands VIII
be In constant communication with the
ring masters. There viii not be a
chirp from the plccoio player, OF 4 bleat
from the bass horn unless the chtrp and
the bleat are explicitly ordered. Inc
coming of so many bands has not been
without its complications, however. The
Houston ilremen al the central fire sta
ton. for instance. have surrendered
their comfortable beds to the Gold
Medal Band from Memphis, Tex. The
good people Of Memphis raised $4,000
10 gcnd their band here, dressed IN some
Of the finest uniforms that band
ever wore. This band viii be the off,
cial band at Convention Hall. But one
hopes there will be no fire.
Band Tribute 10 Jones.
Then the Dallas band, sent the press
informs US, by the people OF Dallas as
personal tribute 10 Jesse Jones, con"
yention builder, will be here, and there
win be the Edinburg band, sent here
by the citizens OF Edinbnfg and the
lower Rio Grande Valley The Mis-
souri, Pacific Railroad Is furnishing Its
own Palestine Band and its Kingsyille
Band. III addition there are the Mag
noIia Bard Of Beaumont, the Houston
Ladies' Band and the band OF the
1890 Infantry.
But the big band Is the Old Gray
Mare Band of Fort worth THIS Is a
band of cowboys, and while Houston
may be excited about It's being the con-
yention city, there is nearly as much
excitement about the Old Gray Mare
Band, which seems 10 be far famed
Ia Texas Former Ambassador James
w. Girard, who got here YESTERDAY
stopped over In Fort Worth 10 make
speech, He vas astonished aaasaumb-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-24
WOMEN MEET TODAY
TO PLAN DEMANDS
National Committee for Law En-
forcement Opens Houston
Headquarters.

b. the Associated Press.
HOUSTON, Tex, June ga series
of pre-convention meetings will get un-
der way here tomorrow under the au-
spices of the National Woman's Com
mittee for Law Enforcement
Included among the speakers on the
two-day program are F. Scott Mcbride
Of the Anti-Saloon League: Commander
Evangeline Booth of the Salvation
Army: Mrs, Henry T.. Peabody, chair
man of the National Committee for Law
Enforcement, and Mrs. Jessie W. Mich
olson of the National Woman's Demo-
cratic Law Enforcement League.
Headquarters for all law enforcement
organizations have been opened in the
city end Mrs. Belle Kearney. a member
of the Mississippi State Senate. said
that by tomorrow night practically all
officials Of prohibition and law enforce
ment organizations who are expected 10
attend the convention would be in the
city.
She added that Mrs. Glenn Shaver.
wife of the chairman of the Democratic
national committee, was expected TO
address one of the meetings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-24

founded, but nevertheless pleased. when
he got off his train at Fort Worth and
was put in a yellow taxicab which
followed the Old Gray Mare Band To
the speaking place.
The Old Gray Mare Band came into
The lobby OF the Rice Hotel late tonight,
including the old gray mare herself.
upon which sat an attractive cowgirl.
The bandsnen. with red shirts, yellow
bandannas, chaps, high~heeled boots
ana spurs, pretty nearly filled the
lobby while the music attracted scores
IN from the streets and the hotel
guests damned the meZzanne balcony
above and made the lobby impossible
II was the conventions first real
W1ooping ~it-up ceremony and business
behind the desk at the Rice was par
aiyZed Among the classics rendered
by the band were HAL, Hail. the
Gangs All Here, Dixie" THE Side
walks 81 New YORK; and other famous
Democratic hymns
There win be bands al the stations tn
erect each incoming delegation. and no
faYoritism Is TO be allowed In the way
OF music Everybody Is going to have
q band, The welcoming organization
mere IN Houston has appointed COM
mlttecs OF citizens and assigned them
to each State delegation. These COM
mittees will meet the delegation start
the bands and take them to their
hotels. Nothing in the way of harmony
and hospitality has been overlooked,
There is one little touch about these
welcoming arrangements that In posi-
lively exquisite VIM Horwitz. the local
theater magnate thought of 1t. He
bought large herd Of burros and each
State delegation that gets here is TO be-
presented with a burro, and viii be-
allowed To keep 1t as souvenir during
the convention The burro is a relative
of the Democratic donkey.
Hall to BE Dedicated.
The big convention hall which Jesse
Jones put up with tina help al some
pine lumber forests and carpenters, h
tn be- dedicated tomorrow, Every one
has pleasant things to say about the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-24

Continued from First Page
wing from Alabama, because Of his
membership n the Roman Catholic
Church.
II It's own makeup the convention Is
ar almost complete reversal OF recent
party history Those whose voices have
beer heard ottenest have almost ali
passed from the picture. Bryan, a
factor in every. convention from 1896
70 1924. has left behind no designated
heir 70 his mantle. The Wilson Lead
erEI;p, which appeared 10 have de-
scended In some degree four years ago
70 tne shoulders Of william O. McAdoo,
Ysak become deDatable quantity and
34eAcoo viii be absent from the con-
FentSofl and from the list Of candidates
Jar7es n Cox. the standard bearer
eight years ago against Harding. does
not plan 70 cone. and although John
W. Davis, nominated In the breakup
o. the ioEg 1924 deadlock, viii be pres
ent a the convention sessions. II vii
% as delegate pledged 10 the leader
ship Of Smith.
Smith Alone Remains.
OF the 10 who acre voted for on
fhe FIRST ballot ia Madison Square
majority ne nov commands, remains
can12oste at Houston. Reed vas re-
tuseo place on Missouri's delegation
eight years ago by Wilson leaders al
San FTanclsco. and four years ago he
was Denied the faYorste~son support Of
RS state when he made his first bid
ioF ne presidency ali u the others
Tor |nom totes aye pledged are new =
Cof1fEa among candidates
PROUD q 7er role rs hostess. the City
o; Houston hustled with the manifold
functions 0! southern hospitality To-
IigGt as fleF streets began u fill With
the convention crowds. Tomorrow her
Citizens ard such visitors ss have ar
TlFel WiA gather NJ formally dedicate
Fam Houston Hall rhe great wooden
suoi1osiDn. specially built 70 house ses-
Sons 81 me convention It's seats some
1860 aX!d IL built for comfort Wide
End fat it, sides standing open 70
E'leE bTeezes 81 may choose 10 blow 10
relieve the force d g ssn9i-tropical Sun.
enc al about are great electric fans
guaranteed ~ set Up sppreciable
bfsezeG % their oBn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-24


the committee that drafted the Vir-
ginia platform.
Politics and the convention were. Of
course. the principal topics of discsA,-
SION among those on the train. It was
a most congenial delegation and one
that is uninstructed and expected TO
enter the convention not bound by the
unit rule.
There are 43 members Of the voting
delegation. Because of the difference
in the representation from the various
districts which are given two votes
each, some Of the delegates have a full
vote. others a half vote and those from
the third district two-thirds Of a vote
each.
While satisfied with the spirit Of
harmony that prevailed in the State
convention and anticipating contin-
uation of this among members of the
delegation. party leaders preferred not
to~comment on the possibilities Of NOM
nation of various candidates for Pres
ident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-24
GEORGIA WILL STICK TO END
JEOPARDY NOMINEE, GEORGE SAYS
Senator Declares Fraud in
Politics Is Dominant Issue
Before Convention.
Asserts He Is Opposed to
Committing Democrats
to Wet Program.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
HOUSTON. Tex. June 23,-Georgia
viii stand TO the end behind the STAN
dard bearer selected here next week
by the Democratic national convention.
Senator George of that State declared
today in formal statement IN which
he said fraud in elections and graft
and corruption in Office was the issue
OF supreme Importance"
THE party must meet this issue both
in it's nominee and its platform, he
added The question is who can carry
the fight against graft and corruption;
who can place that issue first and keep
IL foremost. The chief duty Of
democracy at this time is to put It's
hand upon that man The party must
present q platform upon which the lib
eraI forces of the country can Tn good
faith stand and make their fight.
AT the outset Of his statement. George
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-24
LEGISLATOR BRINGS
FARM PLANK PLEA
Representative Rainey Reaches
Houston-Indorses Equali-
cation Fee.

BY the Associated Press
HOUSTON, Tex, June ga demand
for a farm plank in the Democratic
platform indorsing the equalization fee
principle for surplus crop control was
brought here today by Representative
Henry T. Rainey of Illinois, who fer
several sessions has been active in be-
half of farm relief legislation in the
House.
Rainey said he had not expected 20
attend the convention. but after the
farmers had been turned down az
Kansas City" he was convinced that
the Democrats with real farm relief
plank instead of an academic discus
sion of agriculture could carry Illinois
for Al Smith by at least 100000 votes,
He added that he was familiar with
the viewpoint of the farmers in Illinois
and Indiana and thought the time pro-
pitiolls for the Democrats to step for
ward with a definite agricultural pio-
gram. He said he would insist that the
farm plank embody the words "equali-'
cation fee" and that II this were done
the formers will understand what you
mean
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-24
POMERENE STAYS HOME.
Favorite Son of Ohio will Not Go
to Houston.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June % (4l.-
Former Senator Atlee Pomerene. Ohios
"favorfte SON. in the Democratic IA
tional presidential race, will not at
tend the Houston convention, he said
today, and neither will he have any
spokesman on the convention floor.
The delegates will speak for them
selves" said the man to whom Ohios
AZ votes are pledged on the first ballot.
2Attorney Joseph C.. Breitenstein.
Cleveland, who will nominate the Gov
ernment's Teapot Dome prosecutor.
said that the former Senator would nct
withdraw before the first ballot.