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Evening star., 1928-10-17
TAXI DRIVER ROBBED
BY TWO PASSENGERS
CoIored Men Take $l0.40 From
Chsuffeur-Woman's Purse
Grabbed by Thief.

Two colored men who hired his cab
at Twenty first street and Pennsylvania
avenue last night, ordered Horace l..
Drummer. 728 Fifth street, to drive to
Half and N streets southwest. where
they robbed him of S10.40. Drummer
said that one of the men grabbed him
from behind while the other pretended
TO pay the fare.
While she was standing at Second
and East Capitol streets northeast last
night a thief approached Bette Phelps.
405 Fifth street southeast. and grabbed
her pocketbook containing $154 in bills
and some change. She described the
thief as dark-skinned colored man.
Beatrice Bradford 1406 Corcoran
street, yesterday fell victim TO the wiles
of gypsy woman She said that the
woman told her that by allowing the
gypsy to bless her belongings she would
be brought good luck" The woman
took a small amount of money and
clothing worth about $40, all of which
she failed to return.
The theft from her home of fur
coat valued at S100 was reported to po-
ice last night by Mary Calisto. 1889
Childress street northeast Edna Mar
shall, 935 T street. reported the theft
of her pocketbook. containing $24,
while she was in an elevator. Earrings
and pearl beads totaling $50 in value
we're stolen from Louise Irwin, 1925
Biltmore street Gertrude Clark. 1920
Nicholson street, lost ring of unde-
fernlineo value and a box containing so
or so pennies.
Evening star., 1928-10-17
LEHMKUH[ NAMED
PETWORTH LEADER
Citizens Association Wants
S400, 900 for New Busi-
ness High School.

Christopher Lehmkuhl Of 7ie Upshur
street was elected president OF the Pet
worth Citizens Association, defeating
Horace ]. Phelps in close vote, At the
annual election of officers in the Pet
worth School last night. He succeeds
Timothy S. Tincher.
D. w Gabelein was elected first vice
president. All other officers of the as
Sociation were reelected. They arc.
ai-s. I. y TAvrey. second vice nresiSen+.
ssrl ~. Conps". Seccetar1. A. y. Sar'-
celi. tna nL.s s.cro &ry; 4ttL ~. 'rsylcr,
,raasuger; airs. ,'ess;a l. Cooas'. ae-
sisis nj secretary, onC. Eaiier s. Jscg-
.Sor, Ser.ean.-s. .-e Chs. James g. Yaoen
end Charles T. Sreneie ~sle ce-sie' ed
oeicsatcS 10 the Federation OF Citixells'
Associations.
The association adopted a resolution
requesting that an appropriation of
S400,000 for the building Of the new
Business High School at Thirteenth
and Upshur streets be included in the
District budget next year. Copies of the
resolution are TO be sent to the director
of the budget, the District Commission
ers and the Board of Education.
The resolution was adopted following
an address by George P. Barse, vice
president of the Business High School
Alumni Association. who declared the
present Business High School is very
much overcrowded and stressed the
need of new and larger high school
to replace it.
Evening star., 1928-10-17
2 ARE SAVED, 2 KILLED
IN AUTOMOBILE PL UNGE
nv the Associated Press.

nv the Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS, La, October IL
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Martin were the sur
vjyorS today of a tragedy which claimed
the lives of Mrs. August Ladiner, Is,
and a negro chauffeur when an auto
mobile in which they were riding snap
ped a guard chain at the entrance Of
the Chef Menteur Ferry last night and
plunged into 40 feet of water
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin alone were able
to extIicate themselves from the car
The former succeeded in reaching the
shore without difficulty and negro
passenger on the ferry went to the
rescue of Mrs. Martin While they
were swimming ashore the negro was
seized with cramps, but succeeded in
keeping himself af1oat Until both were
pulled to safety aboard q. skiff.
All occupants of the car resided at
Logtown, Miss
Evening star., 1928-10-17
Her Cross Little
Boy Wouldn't
Eat or Sleep

MY little son had a poor appe-
tite and was cross because he
couldn't sleep. ! gave him Vinol and
these troubles disappeared as if By
mage. Mrs. l.. Du Crest.
Ninol contains iron, phosphates.
cod liver peptone, etc. Prescribed by
doctors Tor 50 years. The very
FIRST bottle often adds several
pounds weight TO thin children or
adults. Brings new lie and PEP.
sound sleep and BIG appetite.
Ninol tastes delicious. Peoples Drug
Stores.
Mni:!olA
~. 49, sass.ssE. ~ TssEesss ~
Evening star., 1928-10-17
This New "DresvelOpe"
NOe in the Notion Section

-Prevents qvrinkl,ng, and is also compact,
accessible and dndbroof.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-12-14
The
Christina
BY
w. D. P~ennypacker

~ IERCING wind swept the dry
vs. snow into gnarled knots and
1t eddying circles, and contin-
ued it's moaning all through the
night. Drifts were light and here
and there the bare ground could be
seen.
An almost similar condition pre-
vailed in the heavens. Dark, fore
boding clouds from which the fakes
fell lightly like goose feathers, nov
and again parted, to reveal brilliant
consultations.
That was the mood in which
Christmas eve found the out-of-
doors in Smithville.
The Smallwoods had had a busy
day. They were not natives Of
Smithville, but arrived late that aft
ernoon after a tedious run by train
and motor bus. They usually spent
Christmas in Smithville, where Mrs.
Smallwood's sister lived. They en-
joyed the romps and frolics with
the children and always asserted
that no day could be Christmas I'M
less blessed with the rollicking
laughter of little ones. Having
none of their own they enjoyed the
holidays with their Smithville rela-
tiveS. H..
Embers in the big fireplace were
still bright, but losing their bril-.
lance. because Of neglect. The pun
gent odor Of burning pine brought
soothing drowsiness to tired eyes.
Books and papers lay untouched.
They relaxed. They all but slept.
When the great hall clock struck
and when the chimes ceased to re-
vertebrate, they ose upright with a
start. 1t was time to decorate the
tree! The youngsters we're asleep,
and there was no danger that any
Of them would ''hear Santa if he
came"
And so, as gently as they could,
but full of joy of doing it-an hour
or more was spent In arranging the
tree and placing gifts before it as
some benighted ones might lay tro-
phies before an idol. The thought
occurred to them-and it amused
them.
When all was ready, and the
stockings hung in the chimney place
and been filed, the two tip-toed to
bed.
Rest was not long. Between mid
night and the moment a small boy
thinks he should hear Santa Claus
is but a span. 1t seemed ever less.
Long before the first faint flush
of dawn-before the wind rose to
sweep the snow into new drifts,
and play on wires and silvered
boughs, the Smallwoods were up.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-12-14
with Arctic winds, strobe DELHI
oro+olv into their room

with Arctic winds, strobe DELHI
erately into their rooml
sand here's the whole bunch Of
'em," he muttered. "a bloomin' fine
lot, I should say" He lowered the
heavy pack from his shoulders as
he sat upon the edge of the bed.
"a heavy load ii has been; but
I've loved to think of them," he re-
marked under his breath. Then
turning to John, a tow-headed
youngster of seven, he questioned:
"Haye you been good?"
"Yes, Santa Claus" was the
prompt reply.
Similar questions were put to all
as Santa %deliberated. Then he
turned to the ysungest-
"And how about you?" he in
quired.
Her eyes grew big and her ex-
preston startled. For some sec
onds she could mot speak. Then,
as Santa hesitated whether to leave
anything, she inquired:
Mamma, has l been good?"
y = 8 = = g
All seemed satisfied when Santa
left. At the breakfast table, some
hours later, the thrill of the early
hours having worn off to a degree,
the children were chattering away
about the experiences of the morn
ing. They little realized that the
man who came from the chimney
place into their room, several
hours before, with a heavy pack
upon his shoulders, and bells
.jingling from his becottoned CO.'S
ture, was sitting amongst them.
st saw him myself" ex-
claimed the youngster, looking
straight into the eyes of SANTA"
"An' he came right up to the
bed" interrupted Jack. "E didn't
intend to leave anything at first"
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-12-14
Birthday of Christ Child

The day, December 25, was set
as the birth date of the Christ
child by Pope julius, 337-352 A. D.,
after careful Investigation. How
ever, even before that time, the
twenty-fifth of December was ever
a favorite date. 1t also had been
celebrated between the first and
tenth of January ON many occa-
sions before that time.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-12-14

They had to be early or the chill
dren would be disappointed in find
ing that good old ruddy-nosed, pot
bellied Santa Claus had not ar
rived.
Smallwood, who was to imperson-
ate Santa, crept quietly across the
floor of his attic room. Quiet as he
was, every board seemed to creak
under his tread. 1t seemed discour-
aging. He feared the children
would awake before he could don
his boots and scarlet costume. This
was trimmed literally with cotton
'fur" and jinglihg bells. Fortu-
nately the children had found their
beds, after a day of excitement and
wonder at all the marvellous things
they had e in the shop windows,
and they had slept on.
When he was fully attired and
considered himself, after careful
survey, ready to perform his stunt.
Mrs. Smallwood betook herself to a
room adjoining that of her sister.
A few minutes later, in the rooms
downstairs, the clatter of feet and
the jingling of bells was heard.
Sleepy eyes opened, and a drowsy
but eager child's treble piped up:
Ma, l hear him, it's Santa"
In a twinkling there were smoth-
cred sounds attesting; all were
looking for the jolly old man of
Christmas. AS footsteps APPROACHED
and the Jingle of bells became dis
tinct, little eyes, round as saucers,
told the thrill the children were ex-
periencing. A few moments later
the family were assembled in the
big, comfortable bed-parents car
ried away in the wonder of their
children's eyes, and children thrilled
with the knowledge that Santa was
actually before them.
The jolly old man, his nose and
cheeks rudy from long contact
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-12-14

] piped in another-not till mother
an dad told i'm we'd been good.
Then he left these presents and
hurried away"
"After he shut the door we could
hear the sleighbells jingling, and
growing fainter and fainter"
swish you had not slept so
long, uncle. You should have seem
him."
'But why did you not watch
him as he went out?" was his come-
back.
ST think" said dad, "they-we-
were all afraid Santa Claus might
not like us to watch him. Anyhow
we all poked our heads under the
covers. There were smothered
chuckles mingled with calculations
o~fesurprise.
81 really seen i'm. I told you
he
And they went on and on.
=
But it was MI. Smallwood who
had the jolliest of Christmases.
The children 'really" saw Santa
Claus-but he, Uncle John, posi-
lively discovered what Christmas
meant. When he and Mrs. Small
wood returned to their home after
the holiday festivities ended they
carried with them more of Christmas
than they had ever believed 1t
possible they would possess.
They had understood Christmas.
(@ 1928, Western Newspaper Union.)
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-12-14

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Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Sullivan
and Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Sulli-
van and children spent Sunday at
Mrs. Ella S%ullivan's near Scobey.
Ben Peterson purchased a bunch
of sheep of Wesley Howard of
West Fork last week.
Albert Stat was visiting in the
Kahle neighborhood Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Campbell
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Archie
Sullivan, Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard
Sullivan and children and Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank and sons spent We'd
nesday evening at M. G. Senzek's
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-12-14
The First Carol

Many historians say that the first
carol ever heard by mortal ears
was that sung over the starlit fields
Of Bethlehem by a host of angels
when they sang "Glory to God on
High, and on earth peace, good will
toward men"
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-12-14
Santa and the Chimney

Santa Claus was first associated
with the chimney through the Eng
lish custom Of sweeping out the
chimney for the New Year, to well
come good luck to the household.
A6BSBA AaS2
New Britain herald., 1928-09-04

to his official connection with the company.
 In correspondence with Raskob, when the latter was considering his resignation, Sloan said that General Motors had no place in politics and that any political statement its off cers might make would come from them merely as individuals.
 In his statement today he said he was speaking only as an individual
 His endorsement for Hoover was made. he said, because he believed the republican nominee was the man best fitted 10 carry on the Coolidge poli- cies under whose administration this country had had its greatest pros- perity.
 For Prohibition
 Long an advocate of prohibition Sloan added:
 Having been intimately connected with industrial problems for many years I am thoroughly convinced thai prohibition has increased our nationa efficiency, has added to the purchas- ing power of the people and given u. an advantage in our competition iol foreign trade"
 Although recognizing that condi. tions of observance of the law art far from satisfactory. Sloan said ht believed any necessary adjustment! should be made under all executiv. in sympathy with the economic ben
New Britain herald., 1928-09-04
LAW BREAKERS ARE
 FLEEING IN PHlLA.
Mayors Order Causes Many to
 Scurry to Cover

Philadelphia, Sept. { (AP).-Mayor Mackeys order to the police that all places given over to lawlessness in the city must be "closed and sealed within 24 hours has sent bootleggers, operators of gambling houses, speak easies and other resorts of question able repute scurrying to cover.
 Kidding squads were held at the police stations throughout the night in readiness to swing into action as soon as reports of any underworld activities were received, but there were none. Bootleggers and other law breakers were said to have re. ceived orders from their leaders te "get under cover" Apparently they were quick to take the warning, fol the authorities said today that al their places were tightly closed.
 Offer Their Aid
 In accordance with the mayors in. structions, Director of Public Safet, Harry A. Davis and Superintendent of Police William Mills were prepared today to offer their services to Dis. trict Attorney Monaghan and lent any aid possible in the grand jury investigation of bootleggers' ane gangstcrs' activities, particularly witt reference to the charges that boot logging had been protected by bribee police. Mir. Monaghan announced that tn, names of ''onc or more of the knowr high police grafters' would probably be revealed today. He also stated tha safety deposit box, sought in thu uncovering of bootlegeing operation! and alleged police bribery, had beer found and would be opened in thu presence of the grand jury.
 The prosecutor said that large sum of money wired to Chicago by ; prominent local bootlegger and whicl he believed were for the hire of gun men were being investigated.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-04

chairman. and Nary '. AmllA VI be named q sseretasy. 91eg Aaee corresponding Dedtteao .So 4e senior high scAeA iaenlsy eesnnlh- tee which has hsen a1aoan1s4 f61- lowing . nsding tAst tho scheea boards plan fot osaatrvet3ea of sn addition appears to es the bsa seau- ton of the school need tn visv It present.
 Other members of the NsW, oom- nlittee arc: Israsl Wex3ee, Louis shipps. Francts c. Kelly. James J. Daly and Fred Hoelfeiler.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-04
HOOVER PREPARES HIS NEXT SPEECH
Will Make First Appearance m
 East in Jersey

Washington, Sept. +fAP).-Her- bert Hoover is turning his attention to his third prepared address of the campaign which will be delivered at Newark, N. J., probably the latter part of next week.
 This will be the first appearance of the republican presidential candidate in the East, upon which section some of his advisors believe he should con- centrate during the next month with addresses in New York, home of his democratic opponent, Boston, and other cities.
 No Commitments
 However, Hoover has made no com mitments beyond his Newark speech which will be given in the center of the great northern New Jersey indus trial district and will deal largely with labor. The nominee touched on this subject briefly in his acceptance ad- dress and is expected to elaborate particularly upon the question of the use of injunctions in labbr disputes.
 This subject has received the earn est attention of officials of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor for several years. They presented their case before the Senate Judiciary Com- mittee at the last session of Congress supporting the Shipstead resolution declaring against the use of injunc- tions in controversies between work men and their employers.
 To Discuss Tariff
 In his address at Stanford univer- sity on August II, Hoover said the Republican Party stood for "the cur tailment of the excessive use of the injunction in labor disputes" He added that the republican platform also indorsed the principle of collec- tive bargaining and freedom in labor negotiations.
 The republican standard bearer i. expected to deal more fully with the tariff question in his Newark speech He intended to discuss this subject al West Branch, la, during his home coming reception there last month but finally decided to reserve it fol his next public utterance. After two-day rest at his home here, the nominee planned conference with several party leaders, among them Senator Borah of Idaho whe soon is to open his speaking campaign on behalf of the Hoover Curti! ticket.
 Within a day or two, Hoover vii complete his plans for a fishing triI on Chesapeake Bay the latter part O this week. He expects to be absen from Washington two or three day! and upon his return will finish up hi Newark address which will be broad cast over nationwide hookup O radio stations.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-04

e6ts that the closest possible sdher. ence to the prohibition idea t sure to bring about"
 Sloan, Du Pont and Raskob are listed in ~Who's Who" as repub- licans. Du Pont and Raskob, how ever, are avowed vets.
 When Raskob's resignation as finance chairman and member oi the executive committee was accepted the presumption was that he would return after the November elections He retained his place as a director and vice president of the company Du Fonts resignation as chairman oi the board was not accepted, but he was given leave Of absence. He has contributed $SOO00 to the democratic campaign fund.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-04

The edifice was filled to capacity at the time of the mass which pre- ceded fhe blessing of the corner stone, many out-of-town people att tending the cermonies. The services were conducted by Rev. John Romzy pastor of the church and he was assisted by a number Of clergy from Meriden. Hartford and Bridge port.
 The new edifice is lastly nearing completion, the walls having already been completed by H. J. Battistoni. the builder. The building when finished will be one of the best ex- amples of Russian style in this city, the large tower of the church being sumounted with mosque. It is estimated that the cost will exceed $125,OO0.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-04
SLOAN BACKING UP HERBERT HOOVER
Differs From Position Of Rlkob in Politics

New York, Sept 4 (AP).-Alfred F. Sloan, IT,, president of General Motors corporation, is out for Her bert Hoover for president,
 A statement endorsing Hoover 5 candidacy was issued by Sloan yes terday, six weeks after John J. Ras- kob resigned as chairman of the finance committee of the corporation when he became chairman of the democratic national committee, and almost four weeks after leave of absence as chairman of the board of directors was granted to Pierre S Du Pont who later publicly an nounced his support to Governor Smith.
 Always For Hoover
 In his statement Sloan said he had always been for Hoover, and made 2 public endorsement now because many of his friends had been ques' tioning him as to his position.
 He did not say whether he would take an active part in the campaign or what his intentions were in regard
New Britain herald., 1928-09-04
PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS OPEN

Two parochial schools will open tomorrow morning and~a third open ed yesterday morning. St. Mary's and St. Joseph's parochial schools open tomorrow morning but the Sacred Heart school opened yesterday.
 The New Britain State Normal school also opens tomorrow morn ing. Public schools and St. Mat thew's parochial school will open next Monday, September 10.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-04
NEW SCHOOL OPENS
1900 Children Enroll At Sacred Heart, New Rooms Being Used For First Time This Morning.

Approximately 1900 pupils reg istered the first day of the opening of the Sacred Heart school today. The class rooms of the new building on Orange street. which was dedi- cated on Memorial Day. were for the first time opened to the children and the course of study was extend cd to the eighth grade. Two new teachers were added to the present staff.
 The unofficial opening of the school term took place yesterday morning when all the children at- tended solemn high mass. cele- brated by Rev. Lucyan Bojnowski, pastor of the church. This morning the school children attended mass first and then marched in classes to the two schools.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-04
GINSBURG CONSIDERED
 AS LEADER OF (. 0. P.
Lawyer Beias Meotioasd as Probable
  ChairunAn q Republican TOva Cuaanaittee.

Although Alderman William H. Judd does not intend to relinquish the chairmanship of the republican town committee until after the Mo- vember election. speculation as to his probable successor is already be- ing made with Attorney Harry Ginsbury most prominently mention ed.
 Attorney 0insburg is first ward member of the committee and is senior in point of service. He has been the acting chairman during absences from the city of MT. Judd and was in charge in the last elec- ton when Judd was indisposed at his home.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-04
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

At . party held 9atur1Ay niSht at the homo of Nr. and Mn. E. H. Walther of Beach Park. lR. and Mrs. K. J. M. Burkarth ef 1l Wal nut street. announced the snga&e- ment of their daughter. Nis Mary Burkarth, to Gerald Engieman Com stock of Clinton. Mas Burkarth is we'll known In this city's younger set. MT. Comstock. the sen Of Nr. and Mrs. Harold comsteck. is con- nected with the firm of Bradley ( Comstock at Clinton.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-04
INQUIRY ON SCHOOLS BEGINS
New Committee to Make General Survey of City's Needs Win Have  First Meeting Tonight.

The first meeting of the new com. mittee to survey school needs will be held this afternoon at o'clock at the office of Mayor Paonessa, and it is expected that former Mayor George A. Quigley will be elected
New Britain herald., 1928-09-04
SPEAK FOR AL SMITH

Alderman Frank Zapatka, Coun- cilman Lawrence samorajczyk and paulin Nurczyk were speakers at . meeting of the Polish-American Political club at Deep River yester- day, where they spoke of the com ing national elections and of the democratic candidate for president, Alfred E. Smith.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-04
SMITH CLUB BARBECUE

The outing committee of the Alfred E. Smith for President club, which meets this afternoon at o'clock will consider joining with other Smith clubs in this district in a barbecue to be held at Lake Con- bounce this month. Martin J. Kelly is the committee chairman.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-04
Dedication of Church
 Impressive Ceremony

Despite indictment weather, inn pressive ceremonies marked the dedication of the new Holy Trinity Greek Catholic church at 125 Beaver street yesterday morning.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-04

When Julius Caesar conquered Egypt in 46 E. c. he adopted tho Egyptian calendar except that he did not adopt the equal months of the Egyptians.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-04

It h almost impossible te dreWn in Great Salt Lake. Utah. The alt is 50 concentrated that the human body will not sink.