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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-10
ORCHESTRA OF 90
CHILDREN TO PLAY
Community Center Festival
Opens Tomorrow at Gen.
trail High School.

The program which has been planned
for the children's festival to be pre-
sented by the community center de-
partment in Central High School au-
ditorium at pm tomorrow will in
clude an orchestra of so children Sc
lected from community groups through
out the city and directed by Mrs. Laura
Fairchild Ward. The musicians of the
orchestra range in age from 9 to IA
years, and have been instructed in the
community groups, meeting once a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-10
Anti Litter League Starts.

The new Anti-Litter League of Eng
land has started operations with the
arrival of Spring. The first prosecution
was against Ernest Wyberry Shaw of
Kew Gardens, who was summoned for
leaving orange peel on Morrow Downs.
Col. Ricardo. the chairman. let Shaw
off, but said the litterers would in fu-
ture be dealt with severely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-10
Water Angels Flight.

The water angel. a unique member of
the thrush family, flies not only through
the air but through the water. It's feet
are not webbed and adapted for SWIM
ming as are those of the duck. and
therefore, it uses its wings as means
Of locomotion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-10
WINS DIVORCE DECREE.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Cannon, "$1Oo-a-Day''

Mrs. J. NJ. Cannon, "$1OO-a-Day"
Saleswoman, Granted Plea.
CHICAGO, May 10 GP.-Mrs. James
Morton Cannon, who quit society for
business and became known as the
$100-a-day automobile saleswoman, won
a divorce in Santa Fe N. Mex, yester-
day on grounds of non-support. She is
daughter of Mark Morton Of Lake
Forest, ILL.,, vice president of the Morton
Salt Co.
When still debutante Jane Morton
turned from society to business, becom-
ing a stenographer. Later she became
a motor car saleswoman, being so sue
cessful that she subsequently became
sales manager
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-10
RESORTS.
VIRGINIA,
In the Mountains Of Virginia

Bryce's Hillside Cottages near Orkney
Springs. just of the beautiful Shenandoah
Valley, turn west at Mt. Jackson. Va. Fine
roads. A unique resort. wonderful scenery:
The call of the mountains" nature, good
food, pure air.. will rejuvenate you; A acres
of Fairgrounds, swimming pool: outdoor
amusements. American plan, $3.50 per Gay,
so and SIS week. Booklet. Mr.. and
Mrs. WILLIAM r. BRYCE, Owners Post Of
fees, either Mt. Jackson, Macanie or Orkney
Springs, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-15

The Woman's Bible class OF Metro
politan Baptist Church, Sixth and A
street northeast, will serve roast beef
dinner tomorrow evening at the church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-15
FREYER IS ASSIGNED
TO TRENTON COMMAND
Comdr. Penn Detached From Phil
adelphia for Service in Blu
reau of Engineering.

Naval orders published today show
that Capt. Frank B. Freyer will be de-
tached as assistant to the Judge Ad-
vocate General. Navy Department,
about June 2, and will take command
OF the U. s. S. Trenton.
Comdr. Albert M. Penn is detached
as naval inspector of machinery at the
Marine Engineering Corporation at
Philadelphia and will come on duty ct
the Bureau Of Engineering
Ensign Robert l. F. Fravel Is de-
tached from the U. S. s. Utah and will
go on temporary duty at Edgewood
Arsenal, Edgewood, N. j., and then
proceed to duty tbeard the U. S. S.
Humphreys. Chief Boatswain George
proceed to duty aboard the U. s. S.
Falcon and will come on temporary
duty at the Washington Navy Yard,
while Chief Pay Clerk Chester w. Ut
terback is ordered detached from the
receiving ship at San Francisco and
will proceed for duty at the Navy Prov
ing Ground at Dehlgren, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-15

A card party will be given Friday,
pm, at the Brookland School.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-15

Glover Park Citizens Association will
meet Friday, 8 pm, at the Industrial
Home School, Wisconsin avenue and
Thirty-seventh street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-15

The Connecticut Avenue Citizens AS
ISOLATION will meet Wednesday, 8 pm,
in All Souls parish hall, Cathedral ave-
nue. and Woodley place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-15
MRS. SNIFFEN, ACTIVE
CHURCH WORKER, DIES
Funeral Services will Be Held To-
morrow at Home of Her
Daughter.

Mrs. Lille Webb Sniffen, IS, promi-
nent in Methodist Church circles here,
died at the home Of her daughter, Mrs.
Paul Cromelin, 1906 Gramercy street.
Saturday.
Mrs, Sniffen, long q member Of the
w. C. r. u, was active in the work
of the Womens Foreign Missionary So
ciety of Trinity M. E. Church. She
was member of the board Of managers
Of the Methodist Episcopal Home and
Of the Sibley Hospital Guild. j.
Besides her daughter she Is survived
bv her husband, william X. Sniffen,
and a son. Harry T. Sniffen.
Funeral services will be held at
the daughters home tomorrow after
noon at Z O'Clock. Interment will be in
Congressional Cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-15

burnside Post, No. 8, G. A. r., will
meet Tuesday, 2 pm, In Grand Army
Hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-15

The ladies Of Westminster Church
win serve q turkey dinner tomorrow,
from $50 to I pm, for the benefit Of
the church building fund.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-15
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.
TODAY,

The Vocational Guidance Association
will meet, 8 o'clock lat Corcoran Hall,
George Washington University. DR..
Richard Allen, superintendent of schools
at Providence, r. J., will make address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-15
Paw Roll Increase Cited.

Asserting that the expense Of ham
ding the business increases with the
work of the society, Mrs. Wyant report
ed that there has been IL per cent
increase In the pay roll for clerical
service In the last three years. ITO the
girls who do this work and take such
an unusual interest in the growth and
welfare of the socity, I pay tribute,
she said.
A gratifying report was presented to
the congress by Miss Alice Louise Nc
Duffee historian general and national
chairman Of historical research and
preservation of. records.
Reports were received by her from
every State excepting Nevada, she re-
ported. las to the number of States
participating in each line of endeavor, "
she said, "the interest and enthusiasm
of the members, the volume and ex-
cellence Of work accomplished have
never before been surpassed"
| Honor States, which were 100 pei
cent in chapters reporting, were given
by Mrs. McDuffee as Ohio, with los
chapters; New Jersey, with 81 chapters;
| Washington State, II chapters; New
Hampshire, 80, chapters; Arkansas. Is
chapters and wyoming, 8 chapters.
Ohio and New Jersey Are Rivals.
To increase the knowledge Of the so
ciety's historical work Mrs. McDuHet
! said the reading Of the report Of tht
historian general Ia 3he proceedings o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-15
DECLINE, to Accent Resignation.

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras. April is
(p).--President Mejia Colindres, after
discussing with his cabinet the reSigna-
ton of Foreign Minister Jesus Ulloa.
decided not to accept it, as his work
has been satisfactory and the cabinet
was in harmony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-15

The Capital City Spelling Club will
meet Wednesday night at 7:30 in the
auditorium Of the Mount Pleasant Pub
lie Library.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-15

Mrs Helen Fowler, owner of the Ken
nelworth Lily Ponds, will address the
National Capitol Dahlia Association at
the Carlton Hotel Wednesday at 8
o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-15

Notre Dame de Namur Alumnae will
have card party tomorrow at the
Aloysian Club, AZ street.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-15
RED FEATHERS FOR COMMUNITY CHEST
Workers LunChe0nS to Re Semble Indian Feasts This Year

"A feather iii your hat for New Britain will be the slogan Of the workers in the 1929 Community Chest campaign, which begins April l, according to Treasurer Leon A. Sprasue. who announced today that workers and contributors will wear Ted feathers instead of buttons.
 The usual celluloid buttons will be discarded entirely in favor of feath- CTS. according to present plans. The feathers will be about two inches long and will be of a brilliant scarlet hue. They may be worn in hat band or coat lapel. The usual lunch cons are expected to take on the appearance of an Indian powWow.
 NIr Sprague has ordered S5,o00 feathers, which are procurable at d cost less than the expense of but tons. Each feather will be inserted aged. Girl Scouts who are trying Tor service merit badges are prepar- ing the cards now.
 Red will be the predominating color on printed matter, posters and add advertising except mail and newspaper advertising. according to H. F.. Erwin, director of the cam paign.
 A meeting of factory chairmen and officials Of the United Commun- ity corporation will be held al the New Britain club Monday to discuss plans for the factory campaign.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-15

High school grounds, a notice was issued from the principals office yes terday forbidding this practice.
 The Senior club of the Senior High school. under the direction of Miss liza Harvey, will meet in the girls gymnasium this evening at 7:30 for a social. This will be one of the big parties of the present semester and all members of the club are urged to attend the event.
 A final inspection of graph cards of the first assignment was held this morning in all of the home rooms to determine students who are back ward in studies. A preliminary in- spection was held "Wednesday morn ing so that students would have an opportunity 10 get their cards signed on Wednesday and Thursday for all work they have done. At the end of the present assignment. which is the second, regular quarterly reports will be issued.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-15

associates who, the officer said. are accustomed to keeping large sums on hand for race track wagers.
 Drell. however. was insistent that no money was paid.
 He was to appear today at the bureau of identification in an effort to identify his kidnapers. He was too plained,
 One of his friends quoted Drell as saying:
 I'm going to get out of Chicago. These fellows may get my children next"
 Revenge is Theory
 A theory that gang vengeance, as well as ransom, may have been d kidnap motive was considered by police. In August, 1927, one of Dreli's places was held up, Bandits had taken s21.uGU from l50 men whom they had lined up in the base ment, when police summoned by Drell arrived. One robber was killed and three others captured.
 II was not unlikely. police said, that allies Of the bandits may have Kidnapped Dreu to a>enge their pals.
 An explanation for the release of the S4-year- old chain store operator was that his associates, knowing who the kidnapers were, had threat enel 10 tell police unless Drell were set free.
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New Britain herald., 1929-03-15
Children Dig Up
 Wealth on Desert

The Chldren's Home committee composed of representatives from the Swedish churches and societies in this city will hold it's annual meeting tonight, at o'clock, in the Norden Bungalow. Officers for the year will be elected and plans for mulated for the usual assistance giv- en pr. Klingberg each year for the past 10 years.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-15
Special Notice

Modern and old fashioned danc- ing, minstrel show with some Oi New Britain's best talent. dancing to the strains of a snappy orchestra. all for 50 cents. Be at tn, nibernians St. Patrick's eve dance and minstrel show at the Tabs hall on Main stl eet tomorrow nigh. and you'll be entertained from until midnight.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-15
"No.c ' can smoke-ond really enjoy tt, '' writes Miss Ann Black shear of Atlanta. Ca.

Hike girls first started smart Later graduated from that class and smoked because enjoyed Then troubles began.
 My teeth which naturally white and even-in fact best dull and stained became dis agreeable mouth after I'd smoking And then horror of horrorI realized that my breath certainly pleasant
 1 hed my dentist with all possible peed-and he like the man he recommended the dgen Pebeco At first skepcat seemed too easy remedy But after awhile-and this why writing you-I that awful yellow stain disappear and time all breath wholesome
 "Now can smoke and really enjoy it-thank Pebeco"
 Tey truly yours,
 (Gsned) ANN BAcksHEAR
New Britain herald., 1929-03-15
Auto Sticks in Mud.
 Holds Up Trolley Car

the Newington town court last night the Hartford trolley was delayed as one of the visitors to the court was stuck on the car tracks as he at tempted to park his truck in the court yard. The wheels of the car sunk in the mud between the car tracks. and in an effort to get out, the wheels dug themselves in to the hubs. It was only through the eff forts of the people gathered al the court that the car was pushed from the tracks, allowing both the trolley and the court to proceed.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-15
Strauss Anniversary
 Observed in Vienna

NIenna, March , t-P-Members ot the American colony participated today in the tooth anniversary Of the birth of Johann Strauss known throughout the world as the Waltz King" and composer Of the famous Blue Danube Waltz"
 Delegations of American and Aus mage to the composers grave near that Of his great brother composer Franz Schubert. They deposited d profusion of flowers, wreaths and other tokens Of remembrance in cluding 8 golden Tyre bearing the in scription To the beloved creator of the Tiannese waltz"
New Britain herald., 1929-03-15
Veteran Takes Bride
 In Jail at Danbury

Danbury, March 15 (UP)-John J. Anderson, S1. Ridgefield war veter- an. is back in his cell at Danbury jail today serving out a 60 day theft sentence after being married in the office of Jailer Baker to Miss Marion Denyke. 21. his home town sweet heart.
 Justice Of the Peace Granville Stubbs performed the ceremony, the first in the history of the local jail.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-15
Forged Paper Blamed
 For Wrecking Bank

New York. March IS The Tve- ming World says today that forged and other worthless paper totalling s1.u0Q, h0o, figures in the recent closing Of the City Trust Co.
 Lolis H. solomon. attorney for Humbert J. Fugazy. sports pro- moter asserted his cl cnt's name had been forged for a note for sl2o, 900 now among the banks assets. Frank Ii. Warder, the state bank superin- tendent. refused to confirm or deny the assertion
New Britain herald., 1929-03-15
Coroner Wiu Hold
 No Bingham Inquest

Danielson. March 15 (UP)-Cor- oner Arthur G. Bill announced to- day he would hold no inquest into the death of Mir. and Mrs. Edwin H. Bingham of Hartford. who were killed in an automobile accident at Chapman yesterday.
 Bill said preliminary investigation
New Britain herald., 1929-03-15
WlLLIMANTIC DRIVER HELD

Manchester, March 15 (UP) - Charged with manslaughter in con- nection with the death of Frank A. Merkel. 36, of this city. Euclide Le- doux, os. of Willimantic bus driver was held in 32,000 bond here to- day. Merkel was fatally injured by a bus driven by Ledoux last night.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-15
LADY OWLN' SOCIAL

Mrs. W. Hurlburt Of 15s Pleasant street entertained members and friends of the Lady Owls at bridge whist last evening. The prizes were awarded to Mrs. James Clark, Mrs. H. Clark. Mrs. Mary Campbell. Mrs. Anna Jenkins, Mrs. Ida Hamilton, Mrs. A. Arel and Mrs. Thomas Do- Ian
New Britain herald., 1929-03-15
CAPTIVE TOO HOT
 FOR KIDNAP BAND
Chicago Bookmaker Held Nine
 Hours and Turned Loose

Chicago. March IS tp1-Joseph E, Dreu known as one ot Chicago $ wealthiest hookmakers, proved 100 hot for his kidnappers last night and they set him free, after hold ing hjm all day for S59,Q00 ransom.
 "I didn't pay them q cent sad p~Il. owner Of chain Of cigar .-9rrs on the West slde and the operator. police sad Of several .:.rJaoons. "rGey wanted s5pooo, and mayp. I would have gwen it, ,4t about ! o'clock yesterday after us5u ,hry bought s newspaper and --.I what tn- papers had to say .oout th- Eianapp,ns.
 'Ore of the men sad This fel- .ou's got-tng 100 hot for us So ruey bnn1tolled me and put me out yt their ear in Niles Center Ca Northside suburb,
 Held for Nine Hours
 Dren was captive for nine hours. lie was kidnapped at the point of ravolvers bv three men who crowd d his car to the curb just after he had driven his TWO children 10 ~ch0ol,
 The abducrors drove Drell around or several hours, then took him to a farmhouse which he believes was somewhere n the northern part Of he county They opened negola- uons with DreiIs partners and friends Tor The S50.po0 ransom.
 Police Lieut.. Phil Carroll in yharge Of the investigation, profess I'd skep,lcIsm ot Dren's statement that no ransom had been paid. He 'hougk- 1t probable that Drell was able 10 raise the money, or a large nart ot Y, on short notice from his
New Britain herald., 1929-03-15

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New Britain herald., 1929-03-15
FARM OUT RECRUITS
Pittsburgh Pirates Are Going to Give Three Pitchers and Fielders Ride.

Paso Robles, Calf. March 15 LP The Pittsburgh Pirates are going to give three pitchers, like num- Der of in and outfielders and a catcher "a ride"
 Chagnon, Lynn. Mass, recruit, Erickson and Mackay are the twiri- CTS to be tarmed: Jones. Whale and Panella are the inner defense men and, should the Waner brothers come 10 terms either Grantham. Co., morosky or Brickell as we'll as Mar tin and Frey, outer garden men will get aboard the bush league special. O'Connell. catchers, oes this year in place of Linton, who has become eX- enlpt from further farming. One other infielder. either Riconda. or Stroner. is mentioned for helmsben on the chute voyage.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-15
Smoking Ban Issued
 At Senior High School

Because of the large number of boys who make practice of smok- ing on and adjacent 10 the Senior
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-09
HOOTS NAMED
INSPECTOR IN
CO. DIPPING
County Adopts Plan
Of Doctoring Two
Weeks Apart

Systematic tick eradication. which
will necessitate dipping OF cattle
every two weeks over nine-month
period, was adopted unanimously
by the Cameron county comission-
ers court Monday.
The Lower section Of Texas has
been infested with tick fever for
many years and a concerted drive
to rid the state OF this cattle mall
ady is being made by the state
live stock sanitation commission IN
conjunction with county authorities.
Native stock develop immunity TO
the disease, but blooded animals
brought In here rarely escape death.
authorities on the subject state.
The state will furnish inspectors
and dip, while it will be necessary
for the county to furnish watts over
the county. 1T Is estimated that
from so to 10 will be necessary in
Cameron county. This work Is
scheduled to get under way March
l. 1880 in accordance with Section
26 OF Texas House Bill ~.
@. w. Hoots was appointed in
spector for the county. c. A. Man
ahan is the inspector for the san
itary commission. These two will
work in conjunction in determining
the number of vats which will be
necessary and in ironing out other
details Of the work.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-09
SLAIN YOUTH
FACES FIANCEE
Arkansas Torture Case May
Prove Myth After
Are

MOUNTAIN VIEW. Ark. Dec. o.
-tF)-A young man who says he Is
Connie Franklin has sung THE
Lonesome Pine" by request or the
girl whom he regards as his fian-
Gee and Whose story that ne was
slain has resulted In the arrest OF
five men on charges or murder.
Yet the girl would not admit the
young man was Connie, and the
question OF identity probably will
be decided next week when the
cases against the five men accused
OF torturing and burning Franklin
TO death are called to trial
Tiller RUNNER. l6-year-old
mountain girl. had told authorities
she and Franklin were on their way
TO be married last March when a
band OF men mutilated and burned
him and attacked her.
Yesterday she was confronted by
a young man brought from Humph-
rey, Ark, who insisted he was Con-
ME, her 23-year-old farmland
sweetheart.
He asked her If she remembered
the songs he had sung for her.
Sing The Lonesome Pine. she
said.
The young man sang a verse Of
song.
IF it's Connie" she said. hes
changed some"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-09
CISCO SIGNED
Strong Northern Team To
Clash With All-Valley
IL New Years Day

Cisco high scohol team viii clash
with the all-Valley handpicked
football team on Tucker field New
Years day. Signing Of the north
ern players for the Battle Of
Grapefruit was announced by g. G.
Richardson Monday.
The Cisco aggregation is consid-
cred a stronger team. and should
furnish good entertainment, Rich
ardSon said.
Elaborate plans for the extras
which provide color at football
games are being made by the COM
mittee in charge. and Joe Lyday.
Harlingen band director Is organiz-
ing a 100-piece band to furnish mu-
sic. Several typical Valley stunts
will be put on between halves. and
a strong pep squad is also TO be or
ganized.
The Valley team has already
started practice under coach
Dutch" Rektorik.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-09
MARINES STOP
HAITI. REBELS
Island Quiets Down When
United States Forces
Start Landing

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, Dec. Q
-R)-Arrival Of a detachment of
so Marines already here in restor-
ing peace after riots Of last week.
Complete quiet prevailed today
throughout Haiti, with wire COM
munications open to all points.
Threatened demonstrations failed
TO materialize. The cruiser CAL
weston arrived at Jacmel with so
marines.
Jacmel was quiet, but residents
there show a manifest relief at
arrival of the Americans. All fear
OF attack was said to have been dis
PEELED.
Three opposition papers have
voluntarily suspended publication
although they we're encouraged BY
Brigade Commander Cults to con-
tinue. The paper said no news
could be printed. but the authorities
contended the real reason was they
were facing bankruptcy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-09
Slayer Can't See Burial
Youth Denied Right To Witness Funeral OF
Parents He Killed

WAXAHACHIE, Dec. 9-CPt-Per-
mission 10 attend funeral services
for his father and mother, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. q. Riley. was denied Herman
Riley, 10. charged with their deatn'
by sheriff John Davenport today.
Permission to visit his brother,
wounded at the time his parents
were slain in their farm home IN
the Lone Cedar community near
Italy, also was denied the youth.
Riley, alleged TO have confessed
the shooting TO officers shortly after
It was discovered Saturday, pleaded
with a newspaper man TO aid him IN
getting permission to attend the ser
vices shortly before they were held
in Italy.
please. please do IT," he pleaded.
Life couldn't ever mean anything
to me If I got of this trouble. But
If should ever get out, would work
all the rest OF my days to make u
I'D to my wounded brother-trying
to make him happy. My parents are
are gone. ] can't do anything Tor
them"
Riley in his confession TO assist
ant county attorney John M. Hat
ter said he shot his father because
he was angry with him after o re-
primand from the parent for break
ing q plow the afternoon before the
Slayings.
How did you come to do the thing
you did?" he was asked.
Il hardly know" he replied. II
went all TO pieces"
The youth said I'm SO glad
when informed his brother was bet
ter and was able to see again.