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New Britain herald., 1929-01-29
CHURCH Education
CONFERENCE TOPIC
]. A. Jacobs Of Chicago to Speak
to Council Here

An enlarged meeting Of the New
Britain Council of Religious Educa-
ton will be held on Wednesday eve
ming at 1880 in the chapel of the
South church, to which teachers and
officers of Sunday and week day
church schools are invited in addi-
ton to the regular members Of the
council. J. A. Jacobs of Chicago,
Illinois. will be present to conduct
a conference on religious education
opportunities and problems In New
Britain.
Mr.. Jacobs Is a specialist in re-
search work in religious education.
He holds the masters degree in re-
ligious education from the univer-
sity of Chicago, and in addition has
done post graduate work in the
school of education and sociology in
the same university. He has served
as pastor and as religious work d.
rector in a local church, has taught
in public high schools in Indiana,
has served as camp director for
Boy Scout and Y. NJ. C. A. summer
camps. Later he served as program
director of the Y. NJ. c. A. in Chi
cago in the new program experiment
which has been conducted In that
city within the last two years. Mr..
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29

The fireworks started yesterday
when Walter J. Little. chairman OF
the investigating committee asked:
do you know Kenneth Ormis-
toni"
Mrs. Mcpherson stiffened. Her
lawyer. Cromwell Romsby. leaped to
his feet.
Don't answer that question. Mrs.
Mcpherson" he said, and then for
mally objected to it on the ground
that it had no bearing on the sub
ject Of the investigation. The objec-
ton was overruled.
II decline to answer. on advice of
counsel" said Mrs. Mcpherson.
The evangelist refused to answer
numerous other questions relating
to her kidnapping, story. but replied
freely when questioned concerning
giving of the check to Judge Hardy.
The jurist was expected to follow
Mrs. Mcpherson on the stand today.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29

Jacobs u now associate general sac
rotary Of the Religious Education
Association Of North America. and
co-editor Of the Religious Educa-
ton Magazine" which u published
by that association.
He il particularly interested In
the practical problems Of organisa-
ton and coordination Of these &C.
tivities on the basis of community
needs, rather than the promotion If
any one specializing organization.
While in New Britain Mr.. Jacobs
will make 4 survey Of the United
Week Day Church schools and will
meet with the executive committee
of the board Of directors with . view
to discovering and suggesting ways
of achieving still greater effective
ness. At the meeting on Wednes-
day evening the needs in the whole
field Of religious education on
community basis will be discussed.
The meeting II open to any who are
interested In any phase Of religious
education or character education.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29
EVANGELIST WON'T
ANSWER QUESTIONS
Is. xcPhdsod Gives e8ill-
tive Committee Little Help

Los Angeles, Jan. 20 R-Efforts
OF . legislative committee to draw
from Mrs. Aimee Semple Mcpherson
some Of the facts relating to her
mysterious disappearance nearly
three years ago failed yesterday
when the woman evangelist declined
to answer several questions from the
witness stand, although she told
how she had given $4,000 to Judge
Carlos S. Hardy of the Los Angeles
superior court.
The committee in investigating
the payment OF the $500 to the
jurist In an effort to determine
whether impeachment charges
should be brought against him for
misdemeanor in office, and in ques-
tioning Mrs. Mcpherson was seek
ing to learn whether the payment
had any bearing on the conspiracy
charge which was brought against
the evangelist and later dismissed.
Although the records of Angelus
Temple, Mrs. McPherson's church.
which were laid before the commit
tee. showed that the $500 expendi-
ture was classified as having been
for illegal and defense" work, the
evangelist told the legislators that 1t
was ''love offering" to Judge
Hardy for radio addresses, church
work and financial advice.
Free VIII Gift
In 4 recent statement Judge
Hardy described the $500 as q
free will offering" given by the An
selus Temple management in ex-
change for legal advice" He de-
clared the payment had no bearing
on the conspiracy case.
Mrs. Mcpherson was charged
with conspiracy to obstruct justice
by telling a false story about her
disappearance. She testified before
a grand Jury that she had been kid
mapped and taken to Mexico but had
escaped. The state alleged she had
spent Z part Of the time at Carmel,
Cal, with the Temple radio opera
tor, Kenneth G. Ormiston.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29
WALES STARTS HIS TOUR
OF BLEAK Mine REGIONS
Prince, Wrapped in Two Heavy
Overcoats, Gets No Cheers
At Newcastle

Newcastle, England, Jan. 20 Up
Wearing two overcoats, the Prince
of Wales embarked today on his
tour OF the coal fields of Northum-
berland and Durham made tragic by
unemployment. A snowstorm swept
across the country making the road
of want and suffering along which
the prince was travelling still more
bleak and desolate.
The prince came into Newcastle
on the night express. His sleeping
car was run onto a sidetrack and
Just about 5 a. m. he walked into
the station hotel for breakfast.
There were no cheering crowds,
guards Of honor or welcome from
the civic authorities.
The prince wore grey checked
overcoat and heavy black ulster
with an astrakan collar as he walked
through the damp and bitted cold.
His hotel reservations consisted of
a plainly furnished sitting room.
small bedroom and bath.
Before going into County Dur
ham, the prince went to the Man.
sion House and saw the lord mayor
OF Newcastle.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29
Mrs. Bellene Guerin
Dies in Montreal

Montreal. Jan. - N-Mias Bell
ellie Guerin. founder Of the Catholic
Women's league Of Canada. died last
night. She recei ID honors from
two Popes for her service to the
church.
Miss Guerin founded the league in
1910 at = small gathering at her
home after the Eucharistic congress
In Montreal. Today the league has
a membership Of more than hun
bred thousand md extends from the
Atlantic to the Pacific. Under her
inspiration 1t has undertaken well
fare work among the poor. the sick
and the newcomer to the Dominion.
She was its first president and
for several years has been honorary
president.
Pope Plus x sent her an auto
graphed photograph of himself and
Pope Plus XXI conferred upon her
the cross of the first class.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29

fascista, was suspended '.from 81
political activity" by Augusto Turati
secretary general Of the party. No
details were given in the COM
munique announcing the suspension
Word Of the suspension created Z
wild sensation In Rome for Com
mander Vital was awarded the gold
medal for wartime valor which u
equivalent to the United States con-
sressional medal Of honor. Premier
Musso!ini has hitherto pushed for
ward all fascists who distinguished
themselves during the war.
Another event which was taken n
an indication OF an impending
shakeup was the resignation last
Wednesday Of Mario Giampoli ~
inspector Of the Milan party.
Signor Turati will make . report
on the organization Of the party at .
meeting Of the grand council on
February IS.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29
WAR HERO IS SHELYED
BY PASCISTS IN ITALY
Insurance Commissioners, Holding
Medal For Valor barred
From Politics

Rome, Jan. 20 Rt-A considerable
shake-up in fascist ranks seemed
today likely to occur before the
popular elections under the one
party system on March ~.
Commander Dario Vital. insur-
ance commissioner. who was con-
sidered one OF the most outstanding
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29

Closing out twelve remark.
able coats at 4 price that
doesn't even cover the max
ing Of the garment. Small
sizes, 2, 3, 1. First come. first
served.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29

A beautiful variety Of fancy
rayon boomers. Made of fine
quality In choice of lovely
shades with contrasting color
trims. All sizes. regular
$3.50 grade.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29

the tobacco plant Aged and
mellowed extra long in a tempera.
, ture of mid.July sunshine to insure
that honey-like smoothness,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-14
Barge Canal Holds
Down Freights On
RaiLro Is Claim

now being attempted by several
other ports on the eastern and
southern seaboards. The item Of
annual cost is made up OF some
thing over $4,000. 900 for capital
charges, about 100000 for main
tenance and operation, and the
balance for permanent bettermeliH
and claims. If the canal was scrap
ped today. the capital charge cost
would continue for many years,
since canal bonds were generally to
run fifty years.
Under the laws at the time Of
bond issuance. the tax TO meet these
bonds upon maturity was four or
five one-thousandths Of a mill on
each dollar Of valuation Of real and
personal property in this state sub
iect to taxation. for each and ev-
cry 1000. 900. or fraction thereR
in par value Of said bonds. BY sub
sequent enactments. it has been
made possible TO raise the moneys
necessary for this purpose and 9TH
or state needs through various
methods than direct taxation. In
1928, the direct tax for all state
purposes was one-half Of n mill.
but for the year 1929. there is no
direct tax paid by farmers or 9TH
ers upon real estate or personal
property to produce state funds. All
revenues required are met by taxes
on inheritances various corpora
ton taxes. foreign bank taxes. etc.
and this Is not the first instance
Of no direct tax in this state by
any means.
Would these various taxes be at
all reduced If canal payments we're
unnecessary?
The fact that canal tonnage has
not vet met expectations does not
prove IL will not ultimately do SO.
Expectations may not have been
well founded. However, there are
certain facts which should be re-
membered when the success OF the
New York State Canal is discussed.
viz:
AT the time of the agitation for
the enlargement OF the canals, the
automobile truck had hardly been
thought Of. That this has become
an important transportation agency
the railroad companies as well as
canal advocates have had good ca
son TO realize.
During its construction period.
canal vessels then in use becar2e
economically obsolete and larger
vessels could not be used until the
canal was opened to through navi-
cation. which vas an undeterm-
ined date.
when opened to through navi-
cation. this country was partici-
pating in the World war. Every
energy was being exerted to win
Federal government control OF
boat operation on this states canals
was not relinquished until 1921. and
il certainly was not an opportune
time to build canal boats for COIN
petition with government control
led vessels.
Larger Boats in Use
Nevertheless, larger and better
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-14

boats have been and are being reg
istred for canal service. In 1928
there were TIL cargo boats in canal
service with an aggregate capacity
of $4,000 net tons. The following
season no boats had a capacity Of
AIS, $50 tons. while in 1923 the COM
bined capacities Of 1872 vessels ag-
gregated 449 sos tons.
From 1.159,27O tons. in 1918, to
1881 1872 tons. in 1927, a period Of
exactly ten navigation seasons, the
gain in canal tonnage was 1922
go tons. or over 100 per cent. An
average increase Of over Il per cent
per annum would be conceded to
be good in almost any enterprise.
Why call the state canal a failure?
In 1923 canal tonnage amounted to
3.089,998 net tons, an increase OF
1861 per cent over 1927.
The Produce Exchange. of New
York City. reports receipts at that
port, during the year 1928. via all
railroads. OF 62,O67. 200 bushels Of
grain; 65,077.451 bushels Of flour.
and 4O7, 400 bushels Of meal; total
l27, $50. 051 bushels. Via canal route
there were transported 39.138 ,902
bushels of grain. We contend th2-
a water route which transports TO
New York at reduced rates approx
mately 30 per cent as much grain
products as all the rail lines COM
bined should not be called a fail
ure as a direct benefit to receivers
Of freight.
Saving Is Shown
THE Barge Canal Survey Com
mission created, by the state legis-
Iature in 1925, to make a study
and survey Of the operation and
facilities or the canal system OF the
state, the use thereof for transport
tation. and the requirements for
improving and developing the svs-
tenn and the promoting and
increasing the Use Of its facilities.
reported in part as follows: From
testimony given by traffic men. ii
would appear that during 1925 the
barge canal saved the people Of
this state approximately $50.
600: s2,000.000 Of this is estimated
as being the direct saving on ton
mage floated at the lesser water
rates: the S50.0OO.0OO is accredited
to freight carried by rail, which due
TO canal competition. Is apparently
handled in New York state at low
er rates than in states which lack
water competition"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-14
I. u. TO SPEND
THREE MILLION
Building Program Calls For
New Work to Start
His Year

AUSTIN, Texas, June 15.(P-Al-
most $4,000. 900 worth OF new con-
struction for the University of
Texas will be started before the end
Of the present year. There will be
seven projects, two of which are ex-
tensions OF present buildings.
The institutions building fund Is
growing steadily as royalties from
its oil wells in West Texas come in.
Only the income from the fund
created by oil car be used for build
ings, however. else the more than
$4,000. 900 now on hand could give
the University one Of the greatest
plants IN the nation.
Structures now under construction
and which will be started this year.
eliminating the last of the wooden
shacks." are: gymnasium. $500 900:
mechanical engineering extension.
$4,000; chemistry building. $780,
600; Library extension, $500. 600:
women's gymnasium. $3.50. 600:
students activity building. $780,
600; memorial arch, $250.000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-14

NEW YORK. June IA. II.
Moore. traffic manager of the New
York State Division Of Canals and
Waterways, replying yesterday to
recent criticisms directed against
the state barge canal by Edward
4. Loomis, president Of the Lehigh
Valley Railroad. declared that the
waterway is playing a prominent
part IN uDholding the states pres
tige and at the same time IS an
important factor in keeping rail-
road rates at their present level
which, II Is estimated. means a say
ing OF approximately $50 100000 a
year TO the people Of New York
state.
After tracing the development OF
the early waterways and the influ-
ence they eXerted on making New
York the Empire state. Mr.. Moore
takes up point by point the criti-
ctsmS raised by Mr.. LOOMS against
the barge canal.
Admits Traff Has Fallen Short
Let us be perfectly frank and
admit at the outset that the barge
canal, including terminals, has
cost approximately SITS. 600 600:
that the annual cost is around S10.-
100000. and that the amount OF
traffic transported thereon has fall
On short Of expectations. There !
nothing 70 be ashamed OF or COW
cred up in these facts said Mr..
Moore.
The cost Of the canal is well
worth while If IL enables us 10 re-
tain the prestige now generally en-
toyed by this state. when its lead
ership along many lines is even
now being impaired and when the
united effort Of commercial and
civic organizations has been in
voked TO halt the onslaught on the
commerce Of the Port Of New York,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-14
New Edinburg Gin
VIII Be Ready For
Operation July !
Especial to The Herald

EDINBURG. June 14.-W. u.
Lipscomb announced here Wednes-
day that the new cotton gin I'M
der construction seven and one. .lalf
miles north Of Edinburg is expected
to be completed and ready for OPP
Grafton by July 1. Liscomb and
John Edmlston of Edinburg are
owners.
The gin will be modern and up
to-date in every detail and will cost
its owners approximately $4,000.
Lipscomb said the prospects for
a bumper cotton crop in this dry
land district were never better and
that in some places he expected the
yield to be around a bale per acre.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-14

CENTENARIAN IN COURT
BELFAST.-Mrs. Mary Mann.
aged 100, appeared in court to
prosecute her 75-year-old son for
abusive language.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-14
DREAM A TO
FIELD OF JEWELS

CAPETOWN. June t4-For IL
years PETER Baldien. a crippled
Boer, had sought for diamonds at
Bloemhof. but fortune frowned upon
him and he and his family lived IN
dire poverty. A week ago. however.
he dreamed that he would find the
precious stones at a certain location
on a new claim that he had secured.
He began work in the middle of the
night and already has found enough
diamonds to make him wealthy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-23
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Irish Rose

Anne Nichols famous stage play
"Abie's Irish Rose" which ran on
Broadway for more than five years and
is now being shown in its film YER
sion to capacity audiences at Gran
dalls Metropolitan, will be held over
for the second week to accommodate
those unable to gain admission this
week 1t is the opinion of those who
have seen both the play and the picture
that the screen dramatization has mer-
its Of its own, probably due to the new
characterizations of the featured play
ers. for the picture follows the orig
inal text with surprising integrity.
Able is played by Charles Buddy
Rogers, Rosemary is played by Nancy
Carroll and the part Of Abie's father is
in the capable hands of Jean Hersholt
"Abie's Irish Rose" abounds with jolly
good humor and the story of the love
of this boy and girl. nearly wrecked by
prejudice and interference. brings many
tender and moving sequences to the
screen. It's just an honest story.
The film is enhanced by symphonic
musical accompaniment and in addition
Miss Carroll is heard in number of
songs. including Rosemary" and Little
Irish Rose"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-23

the auspices of Mrs. Lawrence Town.
send.
The program is scheduled to begin
promptly at 1l:15 am.
Tickets for this concert may be had
at 1909 Twenty-first street. and, on
the morning of the concert, at the
Mayfiower.
THEATER ARTS SCHOOL-"Saved."
Players OF the Theater Arts School
will present three one-act plays at
Pierce Hall, Fifteenth and Harvard
streets. Saturday evening, February 2.
at S:15--a comedy drama, comedy, and
miracle play.
The first play, Saved" by John
w. Rogers. jr., deals with life in a
small Southern town of the old South
"A Leap Year Bride" the second play
written by Leslie Hickson, is a comedy
of modern trend. taking place in the
office of the Reliable Automobile Co.
The miracle play, 1.-THE Nursery Maid
of Heaven" by Thomas Woods Stevens,
is colorful in the costumes of the sisters
of the convent of Our Lady of the
Rosebush," the play taking place in the
early eighteenth century, Venice, Italy.
1t deals with the miraculous healing of
the lame nun, Sister Benvenuta.
Miss Lucy Ann Rogers, the direc-
tor, is Of professional experience,
playing II years under the direction of
Charles Frohman
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-23
COLUMBTA-"Wings."

Wings the thrilling drama of the
air, remains for a second week at
Loew's Columbia Theater. The syn
chronized version adds much reality to
the picture. One hears the tramping
feet, the machine gun fire, the hum of
the motors, the moan Of the falling
plane and other new sound sensations.
Clara Bow. Richard Arlen, Buddy
Rogers and other veil known stars, IN
Guiding Gary Cooper, complete the cast.
In order to handle the crowds the
theater is opening at 10 o'clock daily
and on Sunday
The story of Wings" written and
directed by former aviators, concerns
the great adventure of two boys who
served as aviators in the war.
Rounding out the program there is
the M. G. M. News, the Fox Movietone
News and the Columbia Orchestra under
Claude Burrows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-23

to add feminine zest to the cast. to
which may be also added Benny Rubin,
James Ford. Fred Kelsey, George Stone,
Andy Devine and half dozen other
capable male actors.
Mervyn LIE Roy, youngest of film di-
rectors, who gained the front rank with
his Harold Teen" and "Oh Kay" d.
rected Naughty Baby"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-23
NATIONAL-"Scars."

Washingtonians will have the oppor-
tunity of seeing Scars" prior to its
Broadway showing, when j. E. Horn
(Spad Producing Co., Inc.), presents
this new play by Warren F. Lawrence
at the National Theater next week, be-
ginning Monday evening.
Scars" is said to be an unusual play
on new subject, dealing with an aver
age young man, happily situated. con-
scientious in his work, with thought of
good future. When war is declared
ne finds himself in its turmoil and he
gains great distinction as an ace Of aces
IN the flying corps. Returning to the
United States in a blaze of glory, hav-
ing quickly risen to the top in his great
adventure, he finds it practically i'm
possible to return to the old order OF
things. His ideas of life are entirely
changed, and the great responsibility
thrust on his shoulders while a ceptain
prevents his picking up the loose
threads where he left off in time of
peace. He founders around from one
Job to another. Everything has diff
ferent aspect, even his love affairs,
which are engagingly told in this unique
and original play.
The conflicting emotions over what
he wants to be and should be are
deemed to be quite prevalent today,
with thousands of ex-service men total
misfts as a result of the scars of war.
Thus Scars" refers not merely to
physical wounds, but to a deep impress
sion on mind and character.
Scars" is emphatically not war
play-it is postwar play.
The cast includes Peggy Allenby,
Clark Gable, Dennie Moore, George
Meeker. Edward Arnold. John Irwin.
Seth Arnold, Charles Scott, Walter
Powers. Joseph Boland, Mabel Allyn,
Vincent Davis, Jack Cronin. Jack Ben
nett and Irwin Marsh. Edward Clarke
Lilly directed the piece.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-23
LITTLE THEATER-"Peter the
Great"

Emil Jannings will be seen at the
Little Theater next week in one Of his
most interesting and famous character
izations, In Peter the Great" which
has been brought in response to many
requests.
''Peter the Great" was produced in
the famous UFA studios, and is said to
be an authentic and highly colorful in
depreciation of the life and times of
the monarch who founded the Russian
Empire. The film deals with both the
military and domestic career Of Gar
Peter.
Dagny Servaes and Bernhard Goetzke
appear with Jannings in Peter the
Great" which was directed by Dimi-
tri BuchoWetZki
The feature will be accompanied by
unusual short subjects. including a
Technicolor romance which deals with
life under the sea, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-23
PALACE-"A Lady Of Chance"

Norma Shearer will be seen at Loew's
Palace in the guise of a gold digger
who picked the wrong diggings in her
latest Metro oldwyn-M Mayer sound pro-
duction "A Lady of Chance" supported
by Lowell Sherman, Gwenn Lee and
John Mack Brown.
AS Dolly. Norma poses as a poor
abused telephone operator in a ritZy
hotel and takes bank roll away from
one middle-aged man. With the
money she goes to resort where she
meets handsome young man on the
boardwalk who looks like million dol
lars at least. She sets a neat trap for
him, but learns that he is as poor as a
church mouse and just about the sweet
est human being she has ever met
Love overcomes all obstacles and she
marries him, thus providing another
happy ending.
On the stage Wesley Eddy and the
Palace Syncopators are presented in
Niggemeyers colorful revue Beauty
Shop Blues" The Gibson Sisters IN
acrobatic dance routines, Stanley Houae
in sense and nonsense, Karavaeff the
Russian bellhop, Helen Lynd in imita-
tons and the Foster Girls comprise the
cast of the unit Added attractions will
include the Fox Movietone News. the
NJ c.. M. News. Charles Gaige at the
organ and Harry Borjes and the Palace
Orchestra.