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New Britain herald., 1928-05-09
Whereabouts of Clapp
 Boy Still a Mystery

Wallingford, Conn, May GP) - The whereabouts of Eugene Clapp, l4 year old Choate student who dis appeared from school Saturday was still a mystery today as police were instructed 10 withhold any inforIna- ton and Choate authorities kept silence. Fellow students, however. expressed the belief Clapp who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George A.. Clapp Of Brookline. Mass, might have tired of the routine of school life and decided 10 seek employment somewhere. That the boy met with foul play is not seriously consider ed. Clapp's father is a Boston rub bcr merchant,
New Britain herald., 1928-05-09
Yale News Pleads for
 Support of Auto Ruling

New Haven, May Pp-An appeal for undergraduate support of the university ruling that classmen un- der seniors may not maintain an automobile while in college was made today by tine Yale News lest inc exception to seniors be taken away and the ban be effective 10 all undergraduates.
 The News says that while opinion had upheld the university authori- lies it has swung about until now the student council is without strong support to enforce the ban which it has undertaken to do.
 Many subtertuges Of students in keeping their machines out of sight by placing them in remote garages or registering them under aliases were mentioned and the News points 10 the hopclessness of the task oi 1estriction unless all students stand behind the council which originally got the university ruling tempered so that the ban did not fall upon the seniors.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-09
i2@,&9 IS YET
 DUE NEW BRITAIN
This Amount Remains on Col.
 leCtOr LOomiS' Books

At the opening of this fiscal year, s2b6r r3e9,6o remained on the books of Tax Collector Bernadotte Loomis as due the city, after he had turned over collections during the year ag- gregating $2,956, 6,9S133. These figures are contained in a detailed report submitted today to Mayor Paonessa.
 In the items unpaid are the fol- lowing: Taxes, s2o,93112; sewer assessments, s2o,723.27; street in- proNement assessments, $13,25lo2: street sprinkling assessments, s1,- l'4l9, personal taxes. ss,244.
 Payments to the treasurer include: Taxes, sc,S10, ,o99.45: sewer assess ments, S26,73643; street improve ment assessments S7,636.79; street sprlnklins, s16,596.66: personal taxes. s.G,092
 In the personal tax account were So,22I names, of which 4,042 were exempted and l,o13 errors were found. leaving 2a,365 from whom E. payments were demanded.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-09
To Pay Damages to
 Estate of Man Murdered

New Haven, May 9 Pe-Focco Papallo of Mcriden, who is serving a 1o to 14-year term in states prison al Wethcrsfield for manslaugh has agreed, through his attorney, to pay 32.000 damages to the estate Of the man he killed, according to an award entered by Judge Newell Jen- nings in superior court,
 Papallo assaulted George Macrl Of
 riden, February A, 1924, and {. bbed him eight times. When in hospital, Macri started suit ask ing $2o,O0O. He died two months later and the administrator of his estate entered the suit. the claim be- ing reduced to &1on0o ss required bv the state statue in violent death claims.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-09
CLUES ARE LACKING.

New York. May . UP)--With only one clue to aid the invcstiga- ton into the death last Thursday at the Princeton club of Cornelius R. Wiant, bro fher of the dead man. former Gov6nor John J. Wiant of New HamrsJire, today offered to do anything in his power to help clear the case.
 The only clue obtained SO far, said District Attorney Banton. was given by an unnamed member of the club who heard Wiant gasp as he was being carried from a taNicab to his room: T wish I could get the fellow who pushed me down stairs
New Britain herald., 1928-05-09
Juror Flirts With
 Defendant; Mistrial

Washington, May 9.-1P-A wink and a smile from a male juror di- rected at a comedy blonde defendant resulted in mistrial in police court here Of d prohibition case. but the trial judge permitted the offender to remain on the jury.
 Mrs. Joseph Herbert, charged with illegal sale and possession, was the object of the attempt at filtration. Noting the incident, . spectator offered a bet that the government would lose it's case. There were no takers. but officers reported the move to the prosecuting attorney who moved for a mistrial and won.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-09
DEFECTIVE RLAnING.

Washington, May 3 tP--Defectivo blsding found in the turbines of the new aircraft carrier Lexington dur ing her speed trials has resulted in an order by the navy department to remove similar blading in turbines of the aircraft carrier Saratoga. Secretary Wilbur said this action is being taken as precautionary measure in view of the fact that the Saratoga has yet to undergo her speed trials which are scheduled to he held this month on the Pacific coast, He explained that final tests on both vessels will be made before the blading is replaced and that neither ship has been finally accept ed by the navy.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-09
MAINE COUPLE LITTLE HURT

Westport. May 3 NUP)-Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Cook of Newport, Me. were only slightly injured in an acci dent that demolished their automo- bile here last night.
 According 10 police. Cook drove off the road in trying to avoid another car, Hie machine struck 3. telephone pole and overturned tnlce.
 Both occupants spent the night at Ncrwalk hospital but they only suf- fered minor cuts and bruises
New Britain herald., 1928-05-09
Capt. Romer Reported As
 Picked Up by Fishermen

Lisbon, Portugal, May 9 P-Ad- Vices form Las Palmas in the Canary Islands state that Captain Franz Eomcr, German steamship officer who has been trying to row across the Atlantic in a small boat. was picked up by fishermen off Las Palmas.
 Captain Romer. a3-ycar- sail or, left Lisbon in March 30 in a0- foot boat but was forced by bad weather to halt at Sagres, the most southwesterly point of Europe. until April g when he resumed his trip.
 His craft is canvas and rubber covered and he planned to row about 37 miles each night.
 Gas Palmas is approximately 66o miles south of Sagres indicating that Captain Romcr was driven far off his course.)
New Britain herald., 1928-05-09
CALL PARISH MEETING
Faction At St. Andrews Aligned Against Pastor To Assemble Fri day Night For second Time.

Another meeting of dessenting group of St. Andrews parlshionerS to discuss the affairs of the church has been called by the committee chosen at the meeting held April 2?. The meeting will be held Friday evening at Lithuanian hall, 3o4 Park street, at : 80 o'clock.
 Only members of tho church that present their parlshloners books at the door showing that thelr dues are paid up 10 date will be admitted to inc hall This is being done to pre- vent the disorder that occurred at the last meeting. The committee in charge of the meeting consists ot Joseph Rogers. j. Melinausky, r. L.. Packus, s. Tenuhas, and Joseph Creponis.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-09
McAll Association in
 Two Day Convention

Hartford, May Rr-A two day convention of the American McAll association opened this morning at the Immanuel Congregational church in this city Mrs. Frank Ber- gen Kelly of Elizabeth. N. J.. presi- dent of the American McAll asso- citation, presided. Among the speak CTS were Mrs. Henry w. Peabody of Boston, Dr. George Earle Raiguel of Philadelphia, nationally known lecturer on current events, and the Rev. Dr. Chaunccy w. Goodrich. formerly pastor Of the American Church in Paris
New Britain herald., 1928-05-09
Samuel Speigel Held in
 S2.OOO Bail for Trial

Bridgeport, May 2 UP)-Samuel Spelgc'. :s. charged with passing fraudulent checks, was held in 2,ooO bonds for trial May 12, after a. con ference today between Prosecuting Attorney Thomas A. Finn and Attor- ney Louis NJ. Altman.
 Speigel. who has g Milford home. claims 10 be an economist attached to the Austrian embassy st Wash . lnEton. He is alleged to have given two worthless checks totalling $5sn in a cotton purchase.
 Altman. a friend, came here from Stamford last night.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-09
EXPECT DUKE

Milan, May 3 lCP)-The duke of epoleto is expected here Thursday to undertake final preparations for his IJimalayan expedition. He will con- fer with Royal Geographical society representatives, and then leave for Venice 10 embark for Bombay.
 The duke will be accompanied by 2 corps of experts who will make up a caravan to be comr,a nded by Lieut. Raleeteri. of the Alpine corps
New Britain herald., 1928-05-09
MYSTERY DEATH

Providence, R. l., May 9 (CP)- Mystery today clouded the death of Obadiah Davol. Scituate farmhan nd, who died at hospital here last night, a few hours after being found unconscious in a haymow at the Waterman farm in Scltuate. Whether Davol was assaulted or injured accidentally had not been determined. A fractured skull was reported as the cause Of death.
 Investigators learned that the farmland had no large amount of money and that he had no known enemies.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-09
CENTRAL JR. H. $. NOTES

The sectional presidents of the Central Junior high school met this morning for the weekly business meetings. Topics to be discussed in the home rooms during the Civic league meetings were taken up by Miss Stearns who said that copies of topics will be sent 10 the rooms as soon as possible. Tho topics will be on school and community health.
 William c. French, principal. has been absent from his duties since the first of this week with grip.
 Miss Dorothy Page, secretary of the Civic league, is again in class after a week of grip. Miss Page is prominent in the school activities.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-09
HAROLD TEEN" AT CAPITOL.

Tonight is the last showing at the Capitol of Wallace Beery and Ray mond Hatton in their best photo- i play, Partners in Crime" Begin ming Thursday for the balance of the week the management offers a doublefeature program that prom ises good entertainment. 1 The main attraction will offer the polarization of the famous comic strip Harold Teen" and has Arthur Lake and Mary Brian in the fea- tured roles.
 It is a hilarious farce of high school days and youth, of high school sheiks and their shebas and all the characters of the comic strip will come to life for your enter 1 tainmcnt.
 The co-feature will offer Antonio Moreno, Estclle Taylor and Lowell Sherman in "The Whip Woman"
New Britain herald., 1928-05-09
SCHOOLNAN'S CLUB SOCIAL

Members of he Schoolmans club will hold an informal social at the New Britain Teachers club rooms in the Walnut Hill school Tuesday evening, May 15. at 7;45 o'clock. The committee in charge will con- elst of the clubs officers, Arthur F.. Groth. president: David B, Swift, vice president; and William E. Will son, secretary treasurer.
 Supt. Stanley H. Holmes and meu- loars of the school committee will be guests of honor.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-09
LADY BE GOOD AT STRAND

LADY BE GOOD AT STRAND
 The final .howings of Sadie Thompson" will be given at the Strand theater tonight.
 The new program Thursday, Fri day and Saturday brings to the Strand the popular pair, Jack Null hall and Dorothy Mackaill in a screen version of the great musical comedy Lady Be Good" This film will be presented at the Strand with al of the original music from the great show in addition to new five act vaudeville program includ- ing Connie Mitchell, Prince of Mimics;" Easton and Howell in "DarktoNn Follies:" St Clair and Sisters; Grace Elder and Co. and Borde Robinson Troupe.
 Beginning next Sunday, the strand will present the daring screen masterpiece, The Port of Missing Girls"
New Britain herald., 1928-05-09
JOLLY 12TO BANQUET

The Jolly 1c Whist club will hold 3 banquet in the Burritt hotel at e:So o'clock this evening. Following the banquet the members will go to the home of Mrs. Thomas Roper on South High street where cards will he played.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-09

He will attend, and it Was also voted to request tn" common council for an appropriation of $4ou to defray his expenses on tho trip to Colorado springs, Colo, in Juno when the an- n,lal convention of the national as- held, opening June 25. The under standing is that the chief must re- turn to the city treasury the uneX- pended balance, as is customary.
 Recommendations for changes in tn" electric wiring system in the po- lice and fir" headquarters building on Commercial street, which would assist in bringing about a reduction in tho insurance rates were discussed and 1t was voted 10 have the city electrician prepare specifications which will bo submitted to contrac- tors for bids The amount of work that can be done along this line is prohlcmatical. m view of the fact that tho appropriation for repairs 10 building in the years budget is only $500.
 Apply for Appointment
 Frank hruszHWski of 69 Orange street, born oct. l2, 1899, and Thomas Zocco, ot 112 Fremont street, born April 1, 1897. will ap- pear before the discipline commit tee Tuesday evening, May 15, to be quizzcd relative to their applications for appointment 10 the supcrnumer- ary force. A third applicant was re- iectcd by Dr. l.. J. Dray, examiner, because he had only three upper and nine lower teeth, whereas the rules require that applicants have'at least 20 natural teeth.
 An invitation was received to par ticipatc in the Memorial Day eAer- clScs in charge Of local military and patriotic organizations and it was agreed that the customary form of participation will be made.
 Charles nl<elhach, newly ap- pointed ianltor of the Clinton street school. was appointed a special po- lceman on recommendation 0, school Superintendent s. H. Holmes
New Britain herald., 1928-05-09
Sings Tc Deum

We praise Thee. o God; We &C., knowledge Thee to be the Lord.
 "All the earth doth worship Thee; the father everlasting.
 ITO Thee all angels cry aloud; the heavens and all the powers therein V
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-18

ripes. wrapped. fancy count. e2s;
originals. Florida, skies, green, ripes
and turning, wrapped, best. fancy count,
500: choice count, 3.50a4.00; few
higher: poorer. fancy count, 350a4. 90;
choice count. 2,50a300
Eggplant. string beans. cucumbers-
Practically no supplies on market.
Peppers light: demand
moderate, market about steady: Florida,
pepper crates. fancy. 400.
Squash--Supplies very light: demand
moderate. market firm: Florida. pepper
crates. fancy white. wrapped, few sales.
600.
Carrots-Supplies moderate; demand
moderate. market about steady; Texas.
western lettuce. crates. 3.25: buShel
baskets. 225a2 so: Florida, pepper crates,
loose. $50.
Beets-Supplies limited: demand
light. market steady: Texas. western
lettuce. crates. 3,25a3.50; bushel baskets,
2.50a2T5.
Caulifiower-Supplies liberal; demand
moderate, market dull: California, pony
crates. l.90a200; few higher: poorer
low as $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-18

serted. will be flooded by Saturday by
the rising flood. engineers estimated.
Two OF the power generating units
are expected to be installed by the
middle of next month. Seven genera
tors are being assembled and by next
Fall the development will be In full OPP
Grafton, 1t is expected.
When complete the Conowingo plant
will be the second largest In the United
States exceeded only by that at Niagara
Falls. 1t will have a generating Ca
pacity of $4,000 horsepower.
Construction of the project. which
was started In 1925. is estimated to
cost $4,000, 900.
The unit was planned by the Phila-
delphia Electric Co. for an addition to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-18
The Rangoon Gazette II quoted as

The Rangoon Gazette II quoted as
saying editorially that Russia stole Its
oil and therefore Is able to undersell
its competitors. The Gazette demands
that the stolen oil" be forbidden to
enter India. The paper all,,des disap-
proyingly to the connection of the
Standard OIL Co with the Russians.
The Mails Bombay correspondent
predicts price-cutting war in India
as a result of the Standard OIL Co.'S
entry into the Indian market. The
correspondent says the Standard OIL
Co. has obtained lease In Bombay for
the erection of storage tanks, but 1t is
expected that 1t will be six months be-
fore the company can import.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-18
OTIS ELEVATOR EXTRA.

NEW YORK. January Is Lp).-Otis
Elevator Co. declared an extra cash
dividend of 81 share on the common
stock. payable February % to holders
of record February Is. The annual
rate Is Sc a share. A stock dividend
of IS per cent was paid on February /.
1927 The company has just closed its
best year. Business on the books on
December 81 Appropriated $4,000, 000
Plants are operating close to capacity.
Net earnings for 1927 are expected to
equal $l2 share on the common stock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-18
Spinach Market Steady.

Spinach-Supplies moderate: demand
moderate. market about steady: Texas,
bushel baskets. Savoy type, $2.75.
Tomatoes-Suppiies moderate: de-
n1and moderate, market about steady:
repscked. unknown origin. threes, ripes.
wrapped, fancy count. 275a3. 90: skies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-18
Steel Man Optimistic.

BALTIMORE, January 10 Especially
There is no reason to believe that
1928 will be a bad year for busi-
ness just because 1t is presidential
year. w. Frank Roberts. general man.
ager of the Maryland branch OF the
Bethlehem Steel Co. told members of
the real estate board at a luncheon
here yesterday. I'm fact. 1929 starts
off as II 1t had a little better chance
to be a good year than did 1927" de-
clared Mr.. Roberts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-18
Takes Blacks Post.

BALTIMORE. January IS Especially
w. Bladen Lowndes who recently
succeeded van Lear Black as president
of the Fidelity Trust Co. yesterday
was elected chairman of the board OF
the Fidelity & Deposit Co. also sue
ceeding Mr.. Black. who had held the
position since 1920.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-18
PRICES ON PARIS BOURSE.

PARIS, January Is LP).-Prices were
irregular on the BourSe today. Three
per cent rehtes. 66 francs 80 centirnes:
exchange on London. l24 francs 81
centimes: per cent loan. sc francs 60
centimes. The dollar was quoted at
IS francs ~ centimes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-18
RUSSIAN OIL CAUSES
INDIAN FIRMS LOSSES

Rangoon Paper Demands "Stolen"
Fuel Be Denied Entrance to
Eastern Country.
LONDON. January Is P).-A dis
patch to the Daily Mail from Rangoon
says that the Indo-Burma Petroleum
Co. has passed i6 interim dividend,
stating its losses are due to COMPETE
ton with Russian oil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-18
CONOWING0 DAM FINISHED
7 MONTHS AHEAD OF TIME
Last Safety Openings to Be Closed
Today-Village to Be Flooded.
Power Units Go in Soon.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE. January 18.-The last
safety openings in the Conowingo dam
will be closed today. completing con-
struction of the dam proper seven
months ahead of schedule.
The village Of COnoWingo. now de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-18

It's capacity to supply power to Phila-
delphia and adjacent territory.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-26

the usual music of this sort that is
usually heard. However, I liked 1t
very much after I got into the spirit
that is needed to appreciate it.
Phil Barker is a real Snowman
and comedian that is hard to beat.
His songs were, in contrast to Nc
Leans, Of a comic nature. At the
end of the program Barker came
down off the stage and sold himself
to the audience, which responded
with great gusto. This man has a
personality that is nearly irresistible.
Martha MacDougall, a contralto,
sang a group of three numbers that
we're good. She has a good voice.
On the program was Thomas r.
Knox, who sang two of Burns bal
lads. I failed to appreciate these
as my knowledge of the Scotch ac-
cent is somewhat limited, but they
had beauty that was recognizable
in any language.
David R. Forgan of Chicago was
the speaker of the evening and his
address consisted mostly Of some
facts concerning Scotland and Rob-
ert Burns. Thomas R. tombstone,
president of the club, was master of
ceremonies.
This was a concert that is some
what unique in the annals of music
of this city and the reviewer would
like to say that it was most sue
ceSsful and a very pleasing concert.
The program was as follows:
Welcome and Opening Remarks-Thomas
There Was a Lad"-Thomas r. Knox
Miss Martha j. MacDougall and Cameron
Corn Rigs" MY Boy Tammy'-rhomas
Highland Fling-Miss Jessie Charleston
champion highland dancer United States
Draw. Draw. Lads, "S We ' BANKS an
Braes, " Spinning Wheel"-MiSs Martha
Hail Caledonia" "wi' Hundred Pip
ers." Laird o. Cockpen"-Cameron Nc
sword Dance-Miss Jessie Charleston
Piper. Hugh C. Jameson
A Wee Bit O. Scotch: THE Landlady.'
"A5gyble si1 "Cuddle Ne Again Charlie
Bagpipe Selection-HVgh c. Jameson
Address--Mr. David r. Forgan Of Chi
Duet, THE Crookit Bawbee"-Miss Mac.
Dougan, Mr.. Mclean.
Sailors Hornpipe-Miss Jessie Charles.
| ton. Piper. Hugh Jameson.
Scots VIVA Haze" Mary" Mac
| Gregors Gathering" Annie LAURA" Gre.
| questl-Cameron Mclean.
irish Jig-Miss Jessie Charleston. Piper
| Hugh Jameson.
"A Breakfast for a Scottish WORKING
Man. Last Summer l Met Bonnie Las
sic" "Twa in a Tax''-Phn Barker.
Concluding Remarks-ThomaS r. John
stone.
Aud Lang syne"-By company and
audience.
Accompanies. Maybelle Howe Mable
Miss Anna Barker BY Observer
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-26
'APPLESAUCE' is VERDICT WHICH CRITIC
REACHES, AFTER MARY GARDEN SHOWING

weeks in Chicago with the opera.
1t was a splendid performance be-
cause you are opera. Judging you,
myself alone, on your concert last
night, you are not concert or you
are careless or just after the money.
You have every right to be ashamed
of this concert.
You may think this is Main Street
but God bless Main Street if we know
values in recital. In opera, you are
a sensational success. You pack
them in, but, Mary Garden, you
would not dare to go into Chicago
or New York and do what you did
last night on the Murat stage.
am not blaming the sorority
that brought Garden to this city.
Whatever they paid her they paid
her way too much, according to my
way of thinking. The young women
who presented Garden brought her
in good faith. And they have a
right to. According to my way of
thinking, Garden gave the most I'M
satisfactory concert I have ever
heard in my life. 1t was applesauce
as far as am concerned.
Be your own judge, as usual. I
have my own verdict.
I was vastly impressed with the
beauty of the Scotch music and
songs last night when I attended
the Scottish concert given by the
indianapolis Caledonian Club in
commemmoration of the l69th ami
versary of the birth Of Robert
Burns and the forty-ninth ami
versary of the founding of the club
On the program we're some of the
best Scotch talent available, and in
Guided Cameron Mclean, Jessie
Charleston and Phil Barker. These
three furnished the bulk of the en-
tainment Mr.. Mclean sang two
groups of songs, three numbers ir
the first group and four in the sec
ond. And all typical Scotch.
could have listened to many more
but there were no more.
Miss Jessie Charleston, who is the
champion Highland dancer of the
United States and Canada, danced
four numbers, the first two were the
most impressive as they seemed tc
typlify real Scotch spirit.
Hugh c. Jameson, the champion
piper Of the west. played the bagpipe
as accompaniment for the dances
of Miss Charleston. He also played
q bagpipe selection that was unique
in itself as it differed greatly from