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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24
SENATOR AMENDS
POWER RESOLUTION
Walsh Makes Change to Cur
tail Committee in EIec-
trio Probe.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
OF his own motion. Senator Walsh
Of Montana today amending his power
trust investigating resolution so as TO
curtail sharply the powers of the pro-
posed special committee TO conduct the
inquiry.
The amendment. proposed by the
Afontanan before The Senate interstate
commerce committee. would provide that
nothing III the resolution shall be
deemed 10 authorize the committee to
inquire into the affairs Of any oper-
ating corporation engaged exclusively in
intraSiate business not a subsidiary OF
or whose stock is not held or controlled
by an interstate corporation"
That's a great improvement" said
Senator HAYES. Democrat, Missouri. Its
a first step
Chairman Watson interjected that he
believed the terms Of the resolution it,
self ought 10 set the extreme boun-
daries OF the investigation -"
Senator Walsh offered his amendment
after Senator Halves had contended that
there never had been resolution Offer
ed IN either house Of Congress which
gave such sweeping powers 10 con-
greSsionai committee as that sponsored
~ Senator Walsh.
Previously James nj Emery Of the
National American Association OF Man
ufactuTers. had atrenuously opposed a
blanket investigation OF the industry
Senator Walsh also had read letter
from owen d. Young OF the General
Electric Co. saying that the proposed
inquiry should go 10 only one field OF
the industry where there vas reason
To suppose that there might be some
thing wrong.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24
OUTLINE PROBLEMS
IN FLOOD DISTRICT
Gen. Jadwin and Others Ex-
plain Conditions Found in
Mississippi Valley.

Bv The Associated Press.
The engineering problem along the
Mississippi was explained from It's
ARCS 10 its technical details today
bv Mai. Gen. Jadwin. the CHIEF OF
Army Engineers. rs he continued ms
description OF the administration $
food relief plan before the House hooo
committee.
Gen. Jadwin said that in preparing
the plan he had looked upon the prob
lem both from the standpoint OF Secu-
ritv and with a view to improvement
and fuller utilization of the Mississippi
as a zone of the Nations greatest as
sets. He had reached the decision.
he said, that a "levees only" policy had
proved ineffective Past food control
plans. he added had been based on
building leveeS feet higher than the
previous overflow
Reservoir system Advocated.
A system of reservoirs in Minnesota
on the Mississippi River and Its trlou-
tar!es. north OF ST. Paul. was advo-
Gated by Willard F, Bowen. lawyer
and engineer of Buffalo, N. Y. VINO
preceded the general as witness.
The Senate commerce committee;
which also is conducting flood controi
hearing was told by II. Generes Dulour'
A New Orleans attorney. that the states
of the lower Mississippi Valley are VIC
Tins of mans inhumanity TO man. he
appeared as a member of the mayors
food policy committee of New Orleans.
"All improvements in the great valley
between the Allegheny and Rocky Noun
tainS have added To the burdens OF the
lower States" he said.
Reach End of Resources.
I'VE all glory in the achievements OF
the valley but such achievements have
added to our burden to the extent that
from a 3-foot leyee in l7p4. we had an
lS-foot leyee in 1927, Ind we have
reached the end of our resources"
Dufour commended that flood control
OF the Mississippi is national problem,
ma that the Federal Government should
bear The entire expense. as part OF Its
duty To promote commerce. provide for
national defense, and maintain post
roads.
The Government controls the river
and all Improvements on the river are
under control" he said. The Carnar-
Won Levee below New Orleans was built
by local contribution, but We haG 20 get
permission from the Government to cut
that levee during the 1927 food. II the
Government has the right to control
that levee, it obviously has the duty TO
control
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24
PUBLIC IS WARNED
OF RABBIT FEVER"
Plague-Like Disease Has Spread
Rapidly-Animals Transmit
II TO Humans.

gy tie ssepeiate4 presr
Warning ~ the public against tuia-
reulia. serious and often fatal dis
ease known as rabbit fever" or deer
ny fever" has been issued by Paul q
Rrding,nn chic! ~ the biological Sur
;ey. and approved by the Public Health
fseIysfe
The disease naE spread 80 widely
having bern discovered IN all States ex-
crpt Washington. Wisconsin. New YORK
aIlG Delaware aud the New England
S'aIfA Nat public warning Was con-
sldeged advisable II l. q plague-like
disease 81 rodents trsn>mi&sibie Ia hu~
man D@inRs, AID III 500 human cases
iepoTted III this country ~ have tefmi-
mated 81 death
Ia nature lie disease affects larry,
silGWsioe and ooitDDi,n rabbits, pro-
R!dlEp reservoir tor infection 81 boih
yji:I animals and human beings. Men
are known ~ have become infected by
handing rabbit natea&aess and in he
Fat sloi4 dlfe'i cDi4taat Is i1e common
!tlraue II lttrct.nii
Itlftc IL fp danger I'll contracting
She nlrase MF frain2iou Il trd. ron
eafihk iaLLii Diral II 1t h. thoroughly
fDuk~d tttn thaiKii tie animal may
nave Bt!cn Infected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24

n If you have to force yourself
to eat and invariably get indiges-
ton, sluggish headaches, and you
are losing weight, excessive acid
| ity is running your stomach.
II This excess acid sours your
|, food, turns it into sour bile and
Il foul gases, and you are constant
| ly nervous and upset.
H Thousands of people credit
| their good health and young APP
| petite to Pape's Diapepsin. 1t dis
solves the acids and sweetens the
stomach SO you can eat anything
/ you want. That's why S million
packages are sold every year.
Chew one or two of the tablets
after meals. and you will never
have indigestion, or be bloated-
All drug stores have Papes
DisPepsin.
\ PAPE'S DIAPEPSIN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-24
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Apartments.
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l)enss 1860 Ifplng street. pae settled
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property directing thai the building be
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!1gks .aatIIe sale
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court ~ war Hl5's q tllIt Nv tbf H%~ pm
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New Britain herald., 1928-04-21

coroner of Race and North Nain streets The property. whieh . across the street from the InSFaAaM Co. plant, has frontage of lS3 feet on Race street and l2 feet on North Main. The building ts occupied by three stores on the first floer and several tenements on the secoa6 floor. The price was not divulgeA.
 MT. Kennedy also purchased the residence of Elmer E. Stockton. 10. cated at the corner of Maple aud Woodland streets. The amount in. volved was not made public.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-21
Eight Killed in Blast
 At Plant Near Denver

Denver. Colo, April 21 W@Two investigations were under way to. day into the blast at the Alexander industries plant at Englewood, . suburb. which yesterday cost the lives Of eight persons and injured 14 others.
 Three terrific explosions rocked the plant shortly after noon. They were followed by . burst of James which enveloped the paint shop where explosions occurred. While the cause of the blasts was undstsr- mined, it was believed that . spark from an electric motor operating a ventilating fan, set nre to . pan or silver nitrate.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-21

nearby by the heavy rains. The walking is poor. as a result, and child or older person would have little chance of avoiding a. speeding car if they attempted to flee over the stones.
 It seems that the matter could be easily remedied by action on the part of the town officials.
 The state is given all the money collected in the Berlin town court from cases involving violators Of the motor vehicle laws and in return. the state is responsible for the gen eral care of the highways in Berlin. Only recently the state highway de- partment installed warning signs all along the new highway and it is the general opinion of the people that the state would very willingly put up a red refecting danger sign at the corner if asked to do so by the officials in town.
 Annual Luncllc0s,
 The Emma Hart Willard cha ptcr, D. 4. F., will hold it's annual lunch con at the Berlin Congregational church on Thursday. April 26th. The members are invited to bring guests. Any member who has not sent in her acceptance is asked to do so immediately to Mrs. E. 0. Shjer- den of Berlin.
 keDsingtOn Congregational
 Roy royn1npd E;lr,o, Stanley Memorial church, New Brit ain. will lead the regular morning services tomorrow morning at the Kensington Congregational church at 10:45 o'clock. Sunday school will meet at 12:10 o'clock under the di- rection of the superintendent. Chris tian Endeavor exercises at 6 o'clock. At [ o'clock tho Christian Endeavor society and other young people of the church will meet at the church and will travel to New Britain to attend union meeting at the Stan ley Memorial church at 7:3O o'clock.
 Kcnsington Methodist
 Sunday school at 10 o'clock. Reg ular morning services at II o'clock. Evening devotions at 7:3O o'clock. Epworth league services at T o'clock.
 Knights of Honor will meet at the church Tuesday evening at 6:3o o'clock. The class will work at bas- ketry. The sewing class will meet at the church Friday at 3:45 o'clock.
 POn,ttiliO BitaSsi
 Fonitilio Bita ssi. aged 4f, Of Swamp road. Kensington, died yes- terday afternon at st. Eaphael's hospital. New Haven. where he had been q patient for the last two months. Mir. Bitassi was employed at Towers brick yard up until two years ago when his health failed. He leaves no near relatives and the funeral arrangements will be in the hands of the Italian Fraternal so- ciety of Berlin. of which Mir. Bitassi was a member.
 The funeral will be held from the funeral parlors of Laraia & Sagarino of New Britain on Monday at s:30 o'clock and at 9 o'clock at St. Paul's
 (COntinued on Page 151
New Britain herald., 1928-04-21

residence of Mrs. Helen O'Neil. Mrs. Ceeta Johnson is president.
 A silver tea social will be held Thursday at the parsonage under the auspices of the stewardess board.
 Baptist Church
 Morning worship at 1o:45 o'clock. sermon by the pastor. Rev. A. D. Hendricks, D. D.. topic, This Life and What Next7" The choir will sing an anthem. II Know He Cares For Me-" Thomas. Junior talk by the pastor. The junior choir will sing. Bible school at F noon. Eve- ming service at o'clock. sermon topic. "A Growing Christian Fellow ship" Young Peoples meeting at o'clock. The public is cordially in vited to attend all of these services.
 Ionic Club Meet.
 A public dance will be held this evening at the Ionic club. Music will be furnished by the Majestic orchestra.
 For sale-Crawford range. brass bed. roll of linoleum. davenport. Call Saturday afternoon or evening, or Monday. at 7S East Main street, Plainville.
 Furniture for sale. Fruit jars at half price. Mrs. Alice Cook-advt.
 II Elm Court. pleasant furnished room, suitable for 1 or o.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-21
Submarine Is Launched
 At Gr0tQQ ShipYard

Groton. April Fl (UP)-In the presence of high Peruvian and American officials, the submarine R-3 was formally dedicated to ssrv. ice in the Peruvian navy and launch- ed here today
 The ceremony took place in the yards of the Electric Boat Co which also built the R-1 and P-1 and next month will launch the R.l for Peru.
 Mrs. A. c. Howe, wife of Admiral A. G. Howe, chief of the United States naval mission to Peru, christened the subme erisble with . bottle of Peruvian wine. The boat slid smoothly into the Thames river while a coast guard band played the Peruvian national anthem.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-21
HINT ELIMINATION
 0F GRADE CROSSING
Report P. J. (. Has Plans for
 Central St. Improvement
OVERHEAD BRIDGE RUMOR
Robert Reach Elected President of Older Boys Cmference-E. Ingra- ham Co. Buys Property At Race and North Main Streets,

Rumors which could not be veri- lied were heard about the city to- day that plans are being prepared for the public utilities commission which will bring about the elimina- tion of Central street grade crossing in the center of Torestville. A num- Der of civil engineers have been working in that vicinity for the past several weeks.
 It is understood that the plans call for the erection of an over head bridge connecting Church street with Broad street This bridge would be located west of the present river bridge over the Pequabuck river on Central street near Munn's blacksmith shop on Broad street This would also result in the strengthening out of Church street
 Objections have already been ad- vanced to the arrangement, particu- larly by persons residing on Central street and other points west. Tn the event the Central street crossing was closed, they would be obliged to walk a considerable distance to get to the center of the village.
 The talk of eliminating the cross ing originated several weeks ago. following an accident on February 1c when Mrs. Charles Pistey and her three-year-old son were instantly killed when the automobile in which they were riding collided with q westbound freight train. Several other passengers in the car escaped with minor injuries.
 Conference Election
 At the annual meeting of the Older Boys conference held Friday at the Congregational Parish House. the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Rob- ert Beach, Bristol! vice-president, Franklin Hills, Hartford; secretary, c. Murray Pattison. Simsbury. A banquet was served In the parish
New Britain herald., 1928-04-21
Bremen Relief Plane h
 Insured for 37O.OOO

New York. April 31 @-The Bremen relief plane pilotsd by Bernt Balchen and Floyd Bennett on its way to Greenly lsland has been insured for 37o.0o0 against practically all risks including crasi, and fire. Insurance officials said 1t was the first time. as far a they knew. that American companies had insured plane travelling on the regular routes on 70 risky . flight. The rate charged was ! per cent with damages under SS.oo0 not col- lectable.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-21

Continued on Page 15.)
New Britain herald., 1928-04-21
Forest Fires Today Are
 Nearly Under Control

Harrisburg. Pa.. April 1l (UP> Forest fires which during the iast 4S hours have destroyed !: "G" acres of timberland in all sec'iah,s of the state apparently were .r der control today.
 No new fires were reported L. |, state department of forests ,aI waters, leading officials here to b. lieve that the spread of the fam, had been checked.
 The toll from the fires todd, stood at one known dead, severn injured and millions of dollars damage.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-21
HEALTH IN TOWN UNUSUALLY GOOD At Present Children'S Diseases
 Prevail CHICKEN P0X AND MUMPS
lpson's Corner Severely Assailcd by Town OfficiaI-TOOd Sale This AftcrnoOn-Church Services To- morrow Morning-Othcr Items.

In general the vital statistics of the state show that the health of Berlin was exceptionally good dur ing the past year although at the present time there arc a large num- ber of chicken poX and humps cases in town. A big percentage of school children are forced to remain from tAeir classes on account of these dis ,ascs and doctors in town are strong ;1 their claims that this is largely due to the fact that a great number cf cases are not reported to the health officer.
 One doctor thought that this was largely due to ignorance on the part of the people. He stated that the parents or guardians of children who gre sick with any kind of courageous disease are responsible for reporting it to the health officer unless a physician or nurse is in attendance. This, he claimed, is state law and many people fail to obey it.
 Outside of the chicken poX and humps cases there is very little sick ness in Berlin. No real epidemic has broken out in the town for long time, the residents escaping the smallpox epidemic that broke out in the nearby towns during the win Ter.
 St. Faul's Church
 Masses will be celebrated tomor- row morning at and 10 o'clock at St. Panl's church. Kensinston. Rev John c. Brennan, pastor, will be Tn charge. A session of Sunday school will follow the 10 o'clock mass.
 Sacred Heart Church
 Rev. John c. Brennan of kcnsine- ton will celebrate the 9 o'clock mass tomorrow morning at the Sacred Heart church, East Berlin. Sunday school will follow the mass.
 Berlin Congregational
 Older Boys at 10 o'clock. Rev. Samuel A. Fiske. pastor. will read the regular morning services at i0:l5 o'clock. Sunday school at IF r'clock. vesper services at o'clock. The Young Peoples society will meet at o'clock under the leader ship of Miss Grace Ventres.
 State Baseball League
 At a meeting of the Connecticut State Baseball league in Meriden last evening it was voted 10 start the season with six teams instead of eight about May 6. The teams re- ported tentatively ready to start are -Kensington. Bristol and Meriden Endees, New Britain Falcons, Man chester Community and All-Torring- ton. There is possibility that two more teams will be added. Middle town. which had previously agreed to drop out of the Middlesex league in favor of the State league. recon- sidered in favor of the Middlesex league.
 Food Sale This Afternoon
 4 food sale will be held this aft ernoon in the Legion hall. kensing- ton. from 3 to o'clock by the Mis- sionary society of the kensington Congregational church.
 Discharged From Hospital
 Joseph Leoni Of Berlin. who re- coived injuries to his head late Thursday afternoon when he was struck on the head hy ladder at the site of the new Masonic temple
New Britain herald., 1928-04-21
STILL NO ACTION
 0N R. R. CROSSING SeleCtmen Await Word From
 Public Utilities Commission FOR LIBRARY BENEFIT
Entertainment Sponsored By Wom- ans Cmh-Funeral of Mr. Smith Rubbish ffre-Church Notices Baseball This Afternoon.

Nearly two months has passed since the last hearing on the eiim- nation of the East street railroad crossing and no word has been re- celved by the selectmen as to when any further steps will be taken. When questioned regarding the mat ter the sclectmen said that they are awaiting word from the public utili- ties commission and that no action could be taken until this body took the initiative.
 At the last hearing on the matter ] three separate plans for the elimina- f tion of this crossing and that at East Main street were presented, and there Was wide disagreement among the townspeople as to which was the best, while a further sug- gestion was that the crossing be left at grade and protected by gates. Confronted with such a bewldering variety of ideas, the public utilities commission was glad 10 accept High way Commissioner John A. Mac donald's suggestion that it look over the situation and prepare q list of specifications which must be met by any subsequent plan. The comnls- sion is presumed to be doing this now. but a number of the property owners involved are anxious to know what the likely outcome will be as soon as possible.
 For Library Benefit
 An entertainment sponsored by tho Woman's club of Plainville for the benefit of the Public Library build ing fund will be given at the Strand theater on May and s, when there Will be a film and a presentation of local vaudeville talent. Several singing and dancing acts are being arranged, and this part of the pro- gram will be something new in Platnvillc. The film will be "Thc Cohens and Kellys in Paris"
 The Womans club. which has been working for l6 years to raise money for library, now has secured $S,- 731. while there is $2,716 additional in the Henry Miller fund. X site will become town property within two years when the George D Mas tin estate is taken over by the town in accordance with the terms of his will, and the club women hope to have enough money to start build ing operations at that time.
 Congregational Church
 Sunday morning service at 10:45 o'clock. the minister will preach. Church school after morning serv- ice. Congregational Young Peoples meeting at 6:3O p. m. Leila A. Ryder. leader. Mir. Wyckoff will speak
 Federation executive committee meets Tuesday at 2:3o p. m. with Mrs. Howard &. Smith. Members arc asked 10 note change of day.
 Sewing meeting Thursday from 2 to D. III. Members are asked to watch the paper for announcement of place Of meeting
 Evening group Thursday at 7:3o o'clock with Mrs. Harry Tredennick, 4S Maple street.
 Catholic Church
 The regular services will be held at and 10 o'clock tomorrow morn- ing at the Church of Our Lady of Mercy. Sunday school will meet at 9 o'clock. Afterwards there will be meeting of the girls of the Junior sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
 The advanced class in Christian doctrine will meet at z o'clock Mon-
New Britain herald., 1928-04-21
ROCHESTER ROOKIE

Monroe. La. April 71 A - Alta Cohen. lS years old and wsiShing l5s pounds. is trying for . pitching job with Rochester. He broke In last fall from the Newark saudlcts and in Il innings allowed ( hits end not . run.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-23

even tone which seemed to be char
acteriStic of her speech.
"Is that your usual hour fol
leaving?"
mo; I generally go about six
But last night Miss Odell wanted
me to help her dress for dinner"
Don't you always help her dress
for dinner?"
mo, sir. But last night she was
going with some gentleman to din
ner and the theater, and wanted tc
look specially nice"
"Ah!" Markham leaned forward
"And who was this gentleman"
at don't know, sir--Miss Odell
didn't say"
"And you couldn't suggest who il
might have been?"
81 couldn't say sir"
"And when did Miss Odell tell
you that she wanted you to come
early this morning."
when I was leaving last night.
80 she evidently didn't antici-
pate any danger, or have any fear
Of her companion"
"It doesn't look that way" The
woman paused. as if considering
mo. I know she didn't. She was
in good spirits
Markham turned to Heath.
ANY other questions you want
to ask, Sergeant"
Heath removed an unlighted
cigar from his mouth, and bent
forward, resting his hands on his
knees.
What jewelry did this Odell
woman have on last night?" he de-
manded gruffly.
The maids manner became cool
and a bit naughty.
Miss Odelr-she emphasized the
Miss" by way of reproaching him
for the disrespect' implied in his
omiSsion-"wore all her rings, five
or six Of them, and three bracelets
one of square diamonds and
emeralds.
"She also had a sunburSt of pear
shaped diamonds on a chain round
her neck, and she carried a plat
mum lorgnette set with diamonds
and pearls"
Did she own any other jewelry?'
"a few small pieces, maybe, but
I'm not sure"
And did she keep EN- in a steel
jewel-case in the bedroom?"
"YeS-when she wasn't wearing
them" There was more than a sug-
geStion Of sarcasm in the reply.
'"Oh, I thought maybe she kept
EN- locked up when she had 'em
on"
Heath's antagoniSm had been
aroused by the maids attitude; ne
could not have failed to note that
she had consistently omitted the
punctillious sir" when answering
him.
He now stood up and pointed low
eringly to the black document-box
on the rosewood table.
Ever see that before3"