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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
105 SPANISH CADETS
ON MISSING SHIP
Naval Training Vessel Fails to
Answer Wireless Messages
Inquiring Location.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, February 20
Marine authorities here were mystified
today at the failure of the Spanish
naval training ship Juan Sebastian
Ell Canto to answer wireless messages
broadcast over the Pacific in an effort
to ascertain her whereabouts.
The ship, four-masted barkentine
With an auxiliary engine, carried 105
naval cadets in addition to crew of
IA officers and 168 men. A message
from Suva. Fiji Islands, said the ship
left there December /. 1928. for Spain,
via the Panama Canal. Reports here,
however. were that it left Suva January
"a and is due here tomorrow.
Wireless messages broadcast yester-
day in the hope of locating the vessel
brought no answer. Marine agencies
reported that no vessel running between
San Francisco and Honolulu had sight
ed the ship.
Plans for reception for the cadets
here tomorrow have been held In abey-
ance pending receipt of definite word
from the vessel. The Spanish consulate
in San Francisco announced that there
was no occasion for alarm, as the
ships schedule had been disarranged
because of the extensive entertain
ments for the cadets at various ports
Of call.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
GREAT LEADERS TO SPEAK
in NATIONAL RADIO FORUM
Topics of Public Interest
to Mark Discussions
Over Air.
BORAH WILL BE FIRST
Programs Weekly Over
Columbia Chain of so
Stations Planned.

With a Nationwide hook-up of so
stations, a weekly radio forum for the
discussion of outstanding questions of
the hour by speakers of national promi-
nence has been arranged by The Eve
ming Star with the cooperation of the
Columbia Broadcasting Co. Washing
ton will hear the forum programs
through station WMAL, a member of
the Columbia system.
Senator William E. Borah of Idaho,
chairman of the foreign relations COM
mittee of the Senate, will inaugurate
the radio discussions at 10 o'clock EAST
ern standard time) Saturday evening,
March 2. At this time, two days before
the Inauguration of Herbert Hoover, Mr..
Borah will speak on inaugurations and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
GETS MECHANIC LICENSE.
Lady Mary Heath Gets First One
Ever Issued to Woman.

NEW YORK, February. 20 L0.-Lady
Mary Heath, the British flyer, who in
tends to become an American citizen,
today received from the Department of
Commerce the first aviation mechanics
license ever issued to woman. She
also got her transport license
Lady Heath announced that during
the Spring she would make tests of all
light planes manufactured in America.
She has tested similar types in Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20

CHICAGO, February 20 LA).-A timed
b. NIB exploded late last night in build
ing on South Halstead street occupied
by the Peter Cariolo Co., makers of pat
ent medicines. Guests at an Italian
restaurant next door fled to the street.
but returned when 1t was found that
the damage was slight and no one was
injured :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
ROSE PASTOR STOKES
MARRIED TWO YEARS
Rx the AssocIated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, February 20.-Rose
Pastor Stokes, who was divorced from
j. G. Phelps Stokes, philanthropist, in
1925, has been married to Isaac Ro-
maine, labor leader, for two years, 1t
was learned yesterday.
The present Mrs. Romaine was dis
charged in Magistrates Court yester-
day on a charge Of disorderly conduct
growing out of picketing activities in
the garment district, hut was summoned
to appear in court next week for vio-
lating the educa pn law by keeping
9-year-old Jerry MAmaine, who marched
with her, out Of school, ......-..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
MOTOR SHIP TAKES WAYS.
Milwaukee Mayor and Wife Offici
. ate at Ceremony in Hamburg.

HAMBURG, Germany, February 20
R).-The Hamburg American Lines
new 17,000-ton motorship Milwaukee
was launched today by Mayor Daniel W.
Hoan of the Wisconsin city, assisted by
Mrs Hoan, who christened the ship with
a bottle of champagne to which an
American flag had been tied.
The official party was increased by a
large crowd of natives of Milwaukee
living or travelling abroad. They gave
tie mayor an ovation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
new HEAD OF NAVY
MAY BE C. F. ADAMS
Descendant of Two Presidents Re.
ported Considered to Sue
ceed Wilbur.
By the Associated Press.

excellent authority that Charles Francis
Adams. descendant Of two Presidents of
tbs. United States, treasurer Of Harvard
University and one of the country's best
known yachting authorities, will be New
England representative In the cabinet
of Herbert Hoover.
The Post says that while the portfolio
which Mr.. Adams will be invited to fill
has not been definitely decided, II Is
understood that 1t likely viii be that
Of Secretary Of the. Nayzs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
Bank Statements

Washington clearing house, $4,682,-
622.42.
United States Treasury balance, ST.
519,452.89.
New York clearing house exchanges
81 ,627 100000.
New York clearing house balances,
$l55, 100000.
Customs receipts. s2,44o.a2s.l5. u.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
SENATE TO TAKE UP BILL.

Reapportionment Measure to Be
Started on Monday Night.
The Senate today agreed to take I'D
the bill for the reapportionment of the
House OF Representatives at a night
session next Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20
Yesterday Advertising
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Star advertising pays regu-
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20

The Stars carrier system covers
every city block and the regular edi-
tion is delivered to Washington homes
as fast as the papers are printed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20

tu- .. weather bureau ForecastD
Partly cloudy and colder tonight;
minimum temperature about Is de-
grees; tomorrow cloudy, not quite so
cold. Temperatures: Highest, 81. at
4:30 pm. yesterday; lowest, 20, at 9:l5
am. today. Full report on page 9.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-20

CONTINUED on Page 2, Column
New Britain herald., 1929-10-17
INITIATION STUNT
 AR0USES HARVARD
Feet Washing Student Attacks
 Chinese Youth

Cambridge, Mass. Oct. 17.-tUP) A washing episode on the steps of the Fogg art museum seem- cd likely today to result in a revi- sion Of the system Of limitations for prospective members of secret so- cieties at Harvard university.
 George R. Clark of Cynwyd, Pa, a sophomore. was washing his feet on the museum steps yesterday as part of an initiation stunt conducted by the exclusive Hasty Pudding club.
 Suddenly, among group of spec tators. he espied a Chinese student and, shouting T hate Chinese, " threw the Oriental down the steps.
 The Chinese student was not in- jured, but several Harvard men who witnessed the incident protested vigorously to Clark.
 A few minutes later a group of Jewish students passed the museum and the initiate denounced their race. The Jewish students ignored him.
 Some of the students who protest ed against Clark's attack on the Chinese contended that he had been ordered to take such action as part of the initiation stunt. Clark de- clined to discuss the matter
 Harvard authorities were reported Investigating the feet washing incl dent and also several other initiation stunts which have occurred at the university this year.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-17
ROB|SON CONTINUES FALL TESTIMONY
Retired Naval Officer Sticks to
 Original Story

Washington, Oct. lT,-tP>-An ef- fort by government counsel to break down the testimony of Captain J. K. Robson, retired navy officer, that the final Elk Hills lease awarded only half Of the oil reserve to the Pan-American Petroleum and Trans- port company was started today as soon as the Fall bribery case was resumed.
 Robson was q rear admiral in charge of the naVy's bureau of en- gineering at the time the lease was negotiated. He was placed on the stand yesterday by defense counsel in its attempt to disprove charges that Albert B. Fall accepted q S100,OO0 hribe from Edward l.. Doheny for approving the lease.
 Owen J. Roberts, for the govern- ment, confronted the witness with the lease which he argued awarded all of Elk Hills, except plots already leased to the n-American.
 Before court convened Frank Hogan, chief defense counsel, an- nounced that Doheny would De called to the stand late in the day.
 Robison yesterday testified that Doheny agreed to bid on the Pearl Harbor project, only after the naval officer had sketched for him tho horrors of war that might come to the Pacific coast. and the neces- sity of having fuel supply at Pearl Harbor.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-17

crowd in gales of laughter through out the evening. There were naA driving. saving and hat trimming contests by the men, balloon battles with balloons filled with flour. bag popping exhibitions, automobile races and general fun galore. The funniest sketch of the evening was Lester Lanning impersonating the pencil-selling accordion playing beg ger and his partner collecting cash in tin cup from the crowd.
 Following a hilarious evening, al- most 1000 packages containing various and sundry articles of un- doubted value were sold, netting the Parish club almost s10O in cash. Out of the event the Visiting Nurse association gained a huge basket of miscellaneous articles of apparel.
 As one of the features. a huge cake was presented 10 the commit tee in charge and the entire party partooll of it.
 All Of the material and properties were furnished without charge by MT Boothe, with the exception of two of the prizes. and the entire proceeds of the party went to the Parish club.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-17

promises to be a hard fought one The two teams met earlier in the season and the game ended in a scoreless tie. The rivalry is intense between the two aggregati tions. Plainville is confident of scoring a win because of the experience it re- ceived in it's games against Wilby. Naugatuck and New Britain high school.
 Advent Prayer Meeting
 The regular prayer meeting of the Advent Christian church will be held this eevning at 7;45 o'clock. The young women of the church will present an interesting mission study.
 Plainv1lle Briefs
 A son was born yesterday at the and Mrs. James Pagiandro of Southington road.
 The Girl Scout troop committee vii hold a meeting tomorrow eve ming at 7:3O o'clock at the home of the president, Mrs. Howard Smith ol dTlHluEtOn avenue. All IlClIl- bers are requested to attend.
 The state highway department has been busy the past few days clear ing the land and grading on Farm ington avenue near the Old Mile stone inn.
 Few See Assessors
 Very few people in town have ap- peared before the board of assessors so far with their property lists. It seems to be the opinion of many that they do not have to appear before the assessors and sign their lists If they did so last year. This is not the case and all property owners are obliged to appear this year and sign their lists regardless of their action last year.
 Football Practice
 The Plainville Blues will hold an important football practice this eve ming at o'clock at Trumbull field in preparation for the game Sunday with the Bristol W.s Ends. All players are asked to be present with out fail.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-17
Plenty of action and interest

Plenty of action and interest is promised the boys.
 The All club will meet this after noon immediately following school.
 Nearly 150 attended the supper held last evening at Community banquet hall by the Ladies' Aid so- ciety of the Methodist church. The Community club meeting held last evening was well attended The girls harmonica band gave a short program assisted by James 1revethan. The prize contest held last evening was won by Carolyn Read The band is making good progress. Progress in the vaude- vile show to be held on October 30 was noted.
 The fife and drum corps will meet this evening at 7:3O o'clock at Com munity hall.
 Church night will be held this evening at the Methodist church, the program starting at 7:3o o'clock. The educational program will be conducted by Rev. l.. E. Adkins as- sisted by Mrs. Adkins and W. H. Payne.
 The library will be open tomorrow afternoon and evening for the ex- change of books. Mir and Mrs. Victor Richardson of Boston have returned home after a visit as the guests of Mir. and Mrs Royal 1T. Morse.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-17
BELGIAN MINERS STRIKE

Brussels, Oct r [P>-Twonty collieries employing 10000 workers have been tied up by a strike of 5000 miners in the Mons district, whose demands for inrceased wages were not fully met. The miners ob- tained increases of per cent and 5 per cent, but they had asked 5 per cent and 10 per cent.
 A serious coal shortage in Bel sium Is predicted unless the diff culty Is settled immediately, the coal stocks now being less than 300,000 tons.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-17
ANNUAL ELECTION
 0F SAVINGS BANK Yearly Meeting Is Called for
 Monday Afternoon WEDDING ON ANNIVERSARY
Daughter Wcds 30 Years after Par cnts-Aiiss Gwatkin Wins College honor-Annua1 Church Meeting TOnight-D. A. R. At Norwich.

The annual meeting of the cor PoratoS of the Berlin Savings bank will be held Monday afternoon at ? o'clock at the offices of the bank in Nensi1gton. The usual yearly bus mess matters will be taken care of and elections to the board of trust ees as well as to official positions will be made.
 The present officers Of the bank are: president. Frank l.. Wilcox: vice president, Ernest W. Midrum; treasurer and secretary. Henry c. Deming; assistant treasurer, James J. Fitzimmons; and assistant secre- tary, Ruth Warner. The board of trutees consists of the following: Frank l.. Wilcox, <. M. Griswold. Willis ]. Savage. F.. w. Mildrum, George E. Prentice, Claude w. Ste vens. and s. Chase Coale.
 At the meeting reports of the of ticers will be read to the corporators present.
 Heads College Committee
 Miss Natalie Gwatkin daughter of Mir. and Mrs. l.. w. Gwatkin of Warrington ridge, has been elected by the club, Fl Circulo Esapanol at Russell Sage college to be in charge of an entertainment to be given by that club during the coming year.
 Miss Gwatkin is well known in Berlin, having graduated from the Berlin Junior High school and the New Britain Senior High school. In addition to belonging to the Spanish club, Miss Gwatkin is also a mem Der of the review board, French club, and the Forum
 D. A. R. At Norwich
 The annual state meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolu- ton is being held today in Norwich Those who are attending the meet ing from here are Mrs. Leland Gwat- kin, Mrs. Samuel Fiske, Mrs. William H. Levin. Mrs. Russell s. Gold, Mrs Elmer w. Stearns, and Miss Caroline K. Savage. They are making the trip by auto.
 (luarrcllO-Barretta
 Miss Agnes Barretta daughter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Barretta- of kensington, became the bride of Candido Quarrello of Kensington at high nuptial mass at St. Paurs church this morning at o'clock. Rev. J. c. Brennan officiated.
 Miss Enis Barretta, sister of the bride, attended as maid of honor, and Edward Farina was best man.
 The bride wore a white satin gown of princess style and a cap shaped veil caught with orange blossoms and carried bouquet of pompon and onemone chrysanthe- mums and maiden hair ferns. The maid of honor wore an orchid gown with a picture hat to match and carried a colonial bouquet
 After the service a reception was held at the home of the brides parents, who, in conjunction with the wedding. celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. The wedding of their daughter was delayed in or der 10 have a double celebration.
 About 100 guests were present at the reception from New Haven, Portland, Plainville, Hartford and
New Britain herald., 1929-10-17
Military Committee
 May Consider Act

Washington, Oct. 17-tPl-In- quiry by the house military com mittee of the war departments in- depreciation and application of the national defense act and of the army's five year air expansion pro- gram. will be sought by Acting Chairman James, of Michigan. when congress cohrenes in December.
 He said he was satisfied informa- ton brought out at hearings would result in a revision of both.
 Developments since the passage of the defense act and adoption of the hVe year program necesSitate changes to meet modern conditions, he said.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-17
VINCENTS HOOVER GUESTS

Washington, Oct. 17.@P-Dr. George Vincent, chairman of the Rockefeller foundation, and Mrs Vincent, are guests of President and Mrs. Hoover at the White House. They were entertained at dinner last evening along with Justice and Mrs. Harlan Fiske Stone, nr. and Mrs. Vernon Kellogg and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Sullivan,
New Britain herald., 1929-10-17
Ingraham Factory Insurance

All auUOuLCtnlpnL mas been re- ceived from the Metropolitan Insur- ance company of New York to the effect that it is underwriting approXi- mately $1,50O,0O in life insurance for the E. Ingraham company of this city, one Of the largest clock manu- facturers in the world.
 The plan went into effect on Oc- tober '. The insurance has been issued for the benefit of over 1,50O lngraham employees.
 One of the features Of the plan is the premium paying method. Pre- miums are paid by the employer for one month and thereafter the cost is shared between the employer and employees.
 The insurance for each worker is $1,000 in addition 10 death benefits created and the policy provides tenn porary income to an employe suf- fering total and permanent disability before the age of SO.
 The full amount of the insurance will be paid to the employe in case  Of total disability in monthly install ments.
 A visiting nurse service is offered sick or injured employees who are members of the plan. A health ad visory bureau is maintained as a supplement to the nurse service Health and hygiene pamphlets are distributed regularly to aid the em- ployes.
 200 At Entertainment
 Two hundred club members and their friends packed the gymnasium of the Congregational parish clut last night and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the unique entertainment provided by David Boothe of Strat. ford.
 New and unusual stunts perform, ed under his leadership kept the
New Britain herald., 1929-10-17
Gov. Armada Prisoner a
 In Chihuahua Palace

Mexico City, Oct r (UP)-Gov. Francisco Almada of the state of Chihuahua. is a virtual prisoner in his palace, advices from Chihuahua city said today.
 Ten deputies who asked the gov ernor to call state election for governor were captors of Almada. The deputies charged the governor was usurping power by remaining in office without calling an election after expiration of his term. Iy.
 The governors opponents asked the federal government to inter- vene.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-17
CHARLES HART NAMED

Washington, Oct. 17.--{P-The
 White House announced today that
 Charles c. Hart Of Oregon at pres ent minister at Albania, had been appointed minister 10 Persia.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-17
YACHT REPORTED AGROUND

Barnstable, Mass. Oct. 17.--UP)- The schooner yacht Clearwater with a crew of four men aboard went aground Oh Sandy Neck off this port in high wind today. A coast guard patrol boat went to her assistance,
New Britain herald., 1929-10-17

There are stars so distant that their light must travel for 36,000 miles before we see it.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-17

Boys Club activities will com- mence tomorrow evening and con- tinue on Friday evenings throughout the winter Leonard Black. county Y. NJ. C. A. instructor will be pres ent to start off the seasons program.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-19
FIVE HURT IN AUTO IN BRIDGEPORT CRASH Machine Smashes Into Side
 of BOstOn.New
 York Bus

Bridgeport Conn.,, Jan. ls.0A- Five persons were injured at ! o'clock this morning when an auto mobile crashed into the side of . Boston-New York bus at Main and John streets. The side of the bus was stove in. Those injured were pas- sengers in the bus.
 They were:
 William Webster, g. of s6 College street. Jersey City. N. J.. decorations of the right hand. Edward Boliette, 90. of 10 Shep- ston street, Dorchester. Mass abrasion of the right hand. Frank Arvino. s2. of 8 Mohan street. Everett. Mass, cuts on both hands.
 Arthur Mollo. 2l, of 1S2 1-e Noble street. Brooklyn. N. Y.. abrasion oi both hands.
 Clifford Huff. 25. of South Irving Place. New York. decorations on the chin and upper lip. The city ambulance was called and Dr. Alexander soliday removed the injured to the emergency hos pital for first aid.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-19
YOUTH CRAWLS FROM
 BED TO SAVE TRAIN
Finds Cut Filled In With Earth F1aes Engineer In Time to
 Prevent Wreck.

Pomeroy. Ohio. Jan. 19 R - 4 youth. i'll with influenza. crawled from hts bed and saved New York Central railroad train from an al- most certain wreck at Dyesville, near here last night.
 The youth. Glen Cline. living al Dyesville. heard a roar along the railroad tracks as he lay in his bed Convinced that the sound he heard was the crush of stone and dirt in the railroad "cut" a short distance from his home, he got out of bed seizt l a lantern and made hurried inspection.
 The investigation proved his fears correct. Tons of earth and rocks had filled the cut. Knowing the passenger train number six was due in a few minutes. the lad ran to g bend a short distance from the land- slide and waved his lantern as the locomotive bore down on him.
 Engineer Tom Riley saw the faint light swinging to and fro in the darkness and applied the brakes The train was brought to stop just as it entered the cut.
 Passengers on the train have al- ready started move to obtain . Carnegie hero medal for the boy.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-19
STARS AND BARS FLY
 OVER THE OLD SOUTH
Mxeland Hoss0ss Today General Who Fought With Armies
 In Lost Cause,

Richmond. Va. Jan. 1s R1The stars and bars of the old south flew over the new south today, As all Dixie paused to pay homage to the memories of two immortal champ ions of lost cause-General Robert F. Lee and General T. J. ''Stonewall'' Jackson.
 The occasion is the 121st birthday anniversary of Lee. Jackson's birth day anniversary is next Monday. and for years southerners have celebrat- ed the two days together.
 A little brick chapel at Lexington. Va. designated by General Lee and housing the body of the famous sol- dier. today was the mecca of hun dreds of visitors. At Richmond. other hundre is visited Battle Abbey. con- federate museum, to gaze on the pictured faces of the great confed- crate leader and his staff-the tn- domitable 'stonewall'' Jackson. the gallant Stuart. the resourceful Cor don and other heroes of the grey.
 Throughout the south. from the Potomac to the Rio Grande. schools held special exercises and chapters of the United Daughters of the Con- federacy paid tribute.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-19
IGAS STATION APPEAL
 TO COURT OF ERRORS
Kilbourne to Take Case Up to Supreme
 Bench

The supreme court of errors will be asked to determine the question of whether Edward o. Kilbourne is entitled to proceed with the erection of a gasoline filling station on his property opposite the entrance to Stanley Quarter park. matter which has already been decided negatively by two courts.
 Kilbourne received a permit for the station and immediately under took the task of constructing a cul- vert and filling in low land on the plot. Before he reached the build ing proper, the zoning ordinance was enacted, and the building de- partment required him to stop work. He took an appeal from the action of the city court in restraining him, and a few months ago the superior court. Judge L.. P. Waldo Marvin presiding. ruled against him. Judge F. B. Hungerford, counsel for Kill bourne. is preparing the case for a new appeal. The city will be rep resented by Corporation Counsel John H. Kirkham. who defended in the city and superior courts.