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New Britain herald., 1929-04-10

went to jail.
 She said that Egan came to jail and told her mot to worry. every thing will como out all right. Very shortly Yeomans will be on the bench and your bail will be re- duced."
 Mrs. Watkins also testified that Egan said he had been to see AL corn at his summer home and both Egan and Frank Healy had great hopes that the bail would be re- duced.
 Mrs. Watkins related that Egan had come to the jail on another oc- casion and said he was in a hurry because Judge Yeomans was in his office and he. Egan, wanted her to sign a paper to straighten out some thing in relation to N. A. I. bonds. The questioning then took anothe :: turn and Mrs. Watkins said she had been released from jail where she was sentenced to one year after about two months upon recommen- dation of MT. Alcorn. She said she owed no money to Egan in connec- tion with her mothers funeral. On cross examination by Hyde, the witt ness said she married Watkins in 1916. During her husbands trouble in Pittsburgh she had her home in 1 Cleveland.
 ! She knew of no other troubles ; Watkins had had. She had had her cluding San Diego and Memphis When she came to Hartford in 1927. she had $S,00D of her own which she gave to Watkins as she knew he was in the brokerage business. Asked by MT. Hyde if she knew Watkins was making money in the business. the witness replied: "I presumed that was why he was in 1 business
 Invested Her $s,000 l She said Watkins invested the sS,00o in bonds and made money for her, She never discussed business af- fairs with him. She said that pre- vious to April s, 1928. when her hus- band fled she thought the N. A. l.. was doing g perfectly legal busin ess and there was nothing wrong about | it.
 The first time she met Egan was when she went to his office after her husband had called and she had brought 10 him a draft for $50, 900 which Watkins told her to give to l EEan. She said Egan stepped out of the office for a few moments and came back with a draft cashed gv- ing her $25,000.
 She said Eagon told her to be careful. Mir. Hyde asked Mrs. Wat l kins if in telephone conversation with her husband she had asked him if he was coming back and she said she could not recall asking him the question. MT. Hyde asked her if she recalled asking Egan for all the $50. GOO and the witness denied that she had made any such request. She
New Britain herald., 1929-04-10
BUSINESS WOMEN
 WILL VACATE CLUB
Organization Gives Up Head.
 quarters After Six Years

After approximately six years O. occupancy the Business and Proiss- sional Woman's club last evening voted to yacate the club house on Washington street. The house will be vacated May l, after which time until the future of the club is set tied meetings will be held on the second Tuesday evening of each month al the Burritt hotel.
 When the club first was organized it held it's meetings in the old Chamber of Commerce headquarters in the Hallinan building on Main street At that time the late Mary F. Curtin was secretary and one Of he active movers in the campaign for club house.
 About six years ago the club rent d the home on Washington street rom the New Britain institute and had it remodeled, decorated and furnished for a modern club house.
 Due to the fact that the will Of he late B. A Havley left a large sum of money for library extension, the club house will be razed some lime in the near future and an addl- tional library building constructed on that site.
 The meeting last evening discussed various places for a new headqnar- t,rs, one Of the places being consld- cred was that Of the new Masoni" temple No action was taken De- yond the vote 10 meet monthly at the Burritt hotel.
 Miss Maude +. TTaver, dlrec'ress Of nurses al the New Britain Gen. pral hospital was reelected presi- dent of the club for the third con- secutive year at last nights meeting
 Other officers were elected as fol- lows: Vice president, Clarissa Bent Icy: recording secretary, Charlotte Symolin; corresponding secretary. Marion Campbell; treasurer Helen Phillips. directors for three yea's, Katherine Cotton and Mabel Nall'h
New Britain herald., 1929-04-10
CATTS ACCUSED IN COUNTERFEIT PLOT
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Baptized One Child

Baptized One Child
 It was brought out that Catts as a minister recently baptized one of Diaz's children in Tampa. The government charges that Catts and Diaz made their arrangements in the deal in Tallahassee last De- cember.
 The former governor long has been prominently identified in Flori- da politics. When he was elected governor in 1915. he bolted the democratic party after having been beaten in the primary. and made Q state wide race on an independent ticket. He was elected by a large majority. During the recent cam paign he ran second in a field of five candidates for the democrttic nomination.
 Of the five persons named in the indictments only two had been ar rested. The exact status of Miss Rurwell was not known. as she was released following her arrest in Miami. Diaz and Dominguez were in jail in Tampa. Mir also was be- lieved to be in Tampa and his ar rest was expected shortly.
 Known as "Gato"
 Former Governor Catts was known
New Britain herald., 1929-04-10
W0MAN'S MIND BLANK
Mrs. Anna Lazar of Allen Street Found Wandering in storm Jn- able to Tell Her Name.

Mrs. Anna LaZar of 4l5 Allen street was taken 10 Now Britain General hospital this afternoon by Sergeant J. C. Stadler after she had been found wandering about in the storm in the Belvidere section of the city Captain Kelly sent to 196 Roxburv road for the woman, who is said 10 be about 55 years of age, and she was unable to identify her self. her mind seeming 10 be blank.
 At the hospital her identity was learned and she vii be able to re- turn 10 her home shortly. Her son was at the hospital this afternoon and wanted to take her home but if was deemed advisable to have her stay until tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-10
Florida Minister Holds Betting
 on Horse Races Fair and Square

entiate," Dr. Smith said, "between a two dollar bet made at a pari- mutuel window and $500 binder put upon a $l00,000 piece of pro- perty. Every one of us was a gambler in 1925. Gambling is so closely interwoven with all phases and spheres of life, that no human being can possibly define what is. and what is not right. and put it into a law. The best that men can hope to do is reasonably and sym pathetically regulate and modify.
 "The very best system of regula- tion ever devised for the sport ot racing either for Miami or any place in the world. is the pari-mutuel system of betting. It is honest. fair and square"
 The minister. who is a former resi- dent of Kentucky, pledged his sup port for horse racing as it is con- ducted by the Miami Jockey club.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-10

Miami. Fla. April 10 P-There Is nothing in the Bible to condemn pari-mutuel betting on horse races, in the opinion of Rev. Everett &. smith, pastor of the First Christian church of Miami. The minister be- iieves. on the contrary, that the pari-mutuel system lis honest, fair and square,
 Dr. Smiths views were expressed in a talk to the Miami Advertising club in which he upheld horse racing as an amusement and denounced as poor citizens those "of a minor lty of opinion who attempt to lesis- late their personal prejudices into the laws by political manipulation" :"
 The minister condemned the prac- tice of circulating petitions, as he said was recently done in Miami, urging state legislators to vote against racing bills.
 T have never been able 10 differ
New Britain herald., 1929-04-10

to the ring. the indictments charge as ''Gato." Spanish word meaning cat. The indictments list him as Catts alias Cato.
 The plot was uncovered by federal men working out Of Atlanta, when numerous $1OO notes were reported in circulation in Florida and New York.
 Catts. according to government agents. had a working arrangement with New York bank teller through whom all counterfeit money made by the syndicate was put into ctrcu- lation. They said Catts was unsat- isfied with the appearance of the first run of bills made by Diaz and demanded that more perfect ones be produced.
 Catts is large property owner in the western part of the state.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-10
Kelly Child. Hit by Car,
 Has Shoulder Injury

An N-ray examination of Mary Kelly. eight year old daughter Of Mir. and Mrs. Frank R. Kelly or 54 Winter street, al New Britain Gen. eral hospital, showed a chipped bone in the right shoulder and in jurics 10 the pelvic bone, it was an- nounced later. She is listed as "very sick but not critical. The girl was run down by an autom bile al the corner Of Elm and North streets Monday night.
 Herman Colon Of Washington street. who was run down last eNe- ming on Broad street, was found 10 have a bad fracture Of the right leg and will be unable 10 leave the hos pital for a few weeks.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-10
Masonic Official Will
 Explain Bible Passages

George A. Case of Plainville, past district deputy of the fifth Masonic district. will pay an official visit to Harmony lodge, A. r. and A. NJ. next Monday evening. He will ey- plain the Masonic interpretations of certain Scriptural passages used in the Master Mason degree. Officers and members of Centennial lodge and soiourning Masons have been invited to attend.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-10
WINTER SHUTS OFF
 HOPE FOR SUMMER
Sudden Snow Storm Wipes Out
 Vision Of Mild Spell

More than one degree an hour for X hours marked the speed at when the temperature in this city dropped when the mercury went from 8S in the shade of Sunday and Monday, down to 26 today. The extreme summer heat and brilliant sunshine of the two days mentioned, when made them the hottest April 1th ana Nth in the cl'ys history, according to general belief. gave way today to a cold, wet rainy day which later in the forenoon changed 10 a vet snow, A light mantle Of white, q dirty, sloppy, muddy white, covered the streets making traffic danger ous and walking uncomfortable.
 A high wind for several hours Grove the wet snoWfiakes ahead of it in a regular March-like gale and carried a strong suggestion of a spring blizzard.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-10
He Charges "Frame Up"

DeFuinak Springs, Fla. April 10 R-"It's all frame up." former Governor Sidney J. Catts declared at his home today when informed that a federal grand jury had indicted him at Jacksonville on charges of aiding and abetting counterfeiting ring.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-10
VICTIM OF BOND JUMPER

Two Chelsea, Mass. residents were in this city last night on the trail of man for whom one Of them posted $500 bonds only 10 have him leave the jurisdiction Of the court. He told the police he traced, his man to Springfield btu was one day late. Sergeant T. J. Focney obtained g warrant from Prosecuting Attorney J, G. Woods 10 arrest the bond jumper. but at a local address where he was expected to be. it was learned that he had left Monday. The bondsman said he would remain on the trail until he located him, rather than lose the $500 permanently
New Britain herald., 1929-04-10
THERMOMETERS PAID
 SS,00O TO SETTLE
 SUITS FOR DAMAGE
(Continued from First Page)

nounced that q great part Of the womans body had become paralyIe2 and might continue to be the re- mainder of her life.
 Haradon Was also injured.
 Today attorneys for the two plain flfs disclosed that during their in- vestigation Of the accident they had ,Namined pieces of the Haradon ma chine and had found that the int pact was so great that an imprint of inc Smith cars headlights and license plate had been made on the side ot the Nermontor's car.
 So clear was the license imprint that the Connecticut numerals could re distinctly read from the embos- sing
New Britain herald., 1929-04-10
Mrs, Watkins Resumes

Mrs. Watkins returned to the stand when the session opened this morning. Her direct examination was continued.
 She said that after her arrest at Santa F'e, she was brought back to Hartford and placed under I0o,- ooo bonds in default of which she
New Britain herald., 1929-04-10
WIFE OF WATKINS
 ASSERTS EGAN tor CASH AND JEWELRY
tContinued from First Page)

predicament and Watkins defense in the hands of Frank Healy.
 Barber Came to Hartford
 Barber said he was a friend of Watkins and tried to help the latter out after Watkins late in May had 'telephoned to him in Texas saying he was coming to Seattle and had some thing important to tell him. Barber said he came to Hartford and brought a note to Esan containing certain questions. and he also was to get s5,ooo. Some of the questions were like these:
 Why was Mrs. Watkins held un- der bail of s1ooooo?
 Why did not Egan ask for writ of habeas corpus to get Mrs. Wat kins' released from jail?
 What criminal charges had been made against himself?
 What was the civil status of Wat kins affairs?
 Barber said he asked Egan the questions but didn't get much satis- faction. He said he started to write down Egan's answers, but Esan told him not 10 do that, that it was dan gerous, and to destroy the paper. He did destroy the paper. On his second trip 10 Hartford, e said, Egan did not like it, and told him 10 get out of town as quickly as possible. He said Egan said he was crazy to come east and get mixed up in Watkins affairs. Egan didn't give him any money and he said he was leaving that night on his way to Ireland.
 William J. Hastey, an automobile salesman, testified that Egan, in July. 1928, 'sWapped' an automo- bile belonging to Mrs. Watkins for a car for himself which he drove until Novemb ber, 1928. At the time Of the swap Mrs. Watkins Was
New Britain herald., 1929-04-10
MAD MAN KILLS
 WOMAN AND SELF
(Continued from First PaEe.)

 but was released two years ago and returned to Fairfield,
 Husband in Hospital
 The slain womans husband. an electrician, is in Bridgeport hospital suffering from kidney trouble. The woman is T daughter of Steve Pooh, of Fairfield, who runs 8 small store not far from the scene Of the tras- cdy,
 Poch was with other neiEhhors who broke into the house when Mrs, Pooh was unable to gain entrance, In the kitchen Of the house where Mayer kept cobblers bench where he did iohs of repairing for neigh hors. the two bodies were found.
 The hammer found on the floor appeared to he one used by Mayher in his cohblers work. Whether he used il to strike the daughter-in- law before cutting her throat with the razor, or whether she used 1t in trying to defend herself from the mans attack, has not been definite lv established.
 Medical Examiner Called
 Fairfield police and Medical EX- amner Thomas r. D. Davis were notified Of the murder and suicide. and Dr. Davis immediately started for the scene.
 Neigh bors said Mayher had been acting queerIy lately and had been heard quarrcling on various oCca- slons with his daughter law. Cir cumstances of the case led neigh DOTS to believe today that the man may have had words with her this morning upon her return from the store, and in fit Of insane rage, at tackled her, and when he realized he had killed her, decided 10 kill himself.
 She was an eXpectant mother.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-10

Springfield, Mass. April |" 'P'- X spring snow storm coming on the heels of unusually warm weather oycrsprtad western Nc" Eng lana carly today.
 AccompanylnS the fall was a sharp temperature drop hcreabouts that sent the mercury from 4o to 50 degrees The storm moved up the Connecticut valley. Sunday and Monday the mercury here reached between S5 and an degrees.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-10

Worcester, Mass, April 10 P'- A driving snow storm with a tenn perature Of 32 degrees m this city today displaced the midsummer heat of S5 degrees which started buds 10 hurst out into green vcrdure on Sun day and Monday.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-10
Prosecution Nearly Through

The tria entered it's sixth da,
 with the states case as offered by State Attorney Acorn SO well out lined that indications were that t would be closed by late afternoon and the defense would open to-
New Britain herald., 1929-04-10

but was released two years ago q returned to Fairfield
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-07

Dexter" Before he died he was Lord
Timothy Dexter" to every one.
His neighbors, the aristocracy of New
buryport, turned cold shoulders toward
him. But, purchasing fine house in
their midst, he proceeded to live as he
imagined lord should live. He main
tanned a poet laureate. He rode in
state In a carriage. He dressed gor-
geously. And afternoons and evenings
he drank himself drunk. A real lord
could have done no more.
Mrs. Dexter couldn't keep the pace.
She had no imagination. She wouldn't
get a divorce, so again he employed the
resources Of q colossal mind. He merely
ignored the fact that she was in his
house. He told visitors, who saw her,
THAT is only the ghost of my wife that
was"
Lord Dexter wrote a book-a very
tiny one, but one which collectors have
made exceedingly valuable. 1t lacked
punctuation, and this brought criticism
He then published another edition, put
ting all the punctuation marks on the
last page and advising readers that
they could salt and pepper" as they
pleased.
Many have considered Lord Timothy
mailman. Was he, perhaps, a whim-
steal philosopher laughing at the dull
ness Of average humanity?
CCopyriEht, 1927
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-07
DETECTIVE STUFF

When people read detective fiction
the plots all they desire; they do not
care for graceful diction or thoughts
that glow like fire. The less of love
there is, the better, philosophy's bore;
the story must get wet and wetter with
some poor victims gore, The author
need not be a master, or artist, in his
trade; just so he keeps things moving
faster, he's sure to make the grade.
Sometimes tire of bloody murther, my
wearied soul repines; I doubt If I will
read much further along such crimson
lines. I'll get me books by gifted
writer's, whose artistry prevails, and I'll
forsake the wretched blighters who pen
detective tales. feel that am slow
ly drifting into a habit vile; and I will
get me books uplifting, fine stories
worth my while. So to the bookstore
then teeter, good motives all in bloom,
and VOW I'll buy me something sweeter
than tales of death and doom. The
book man cries, "All hunkydoryl You
just got here in time! I've just got in
a corking story about unsolved crime.
And here's another just as thrilling
that came in yesterday; the author
doesn't seem unwilling to butcher and
to ,'iay. And here is one by Mrs. Chris
tie, and one by 8. Van Dine; they'll
make your eyes with tears grow misty
they are so beastly fine" Before know
it 1 have bought them, the whole
blamed deadly pile; when to my shanty
I have brought them. sit down with
a smile. Now for a night of Joy ex-
ceeding," / mutter, in my beard; 'I'u
envy no man while I'm reading these
stories wild and weird. But when I'm
done with these I'll quit it, I'll buy
such books no more; it Is a sin and
admit, to wade for av" in gore"
WALT MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-07
BRAIN TESTS

This test depends upon a single SEN
tence, which has a different signifi-
canoe, according to which word is en-
phasized. Four possible meanings are
given below the sentence. Decide
which word should be emphasized for
each special meaning.
Time limit: Two minutes.
Sentence: Give me that hat.
% There were several hats, and
was to receive one of them. pointed
to the hat and desired 1t and said:
give me that hat"
(Underline the emphasized word.)
CD Harry had o hat that he intend
ed to give to John. I wanted the hat
myself, so said:
Give me that hat"
(Underline the emphasized word)
(3) Harry had an old hat and he
had an idea that might buy it; but
wanted the hat for nothing, so said
Give me that hat"
(Underline the emphasized word)
"a A hat, book and a pipe lay on
the table. They told me that could
have one of the three. I said:
"Give me that hat"
Underline the emphasized word)
Answers.
The words in black are those that
were emphasized:
Cd Give me that hat. co Give me
that hat. go Give me that hat, CD
Give me that hat.
(copyristt, '929)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-07
MILADY BEAUTIFUL
By LOIS LEEDS.

am glad to hear that you find it inter-
eSting and helpful LOIS LEEDS.
Dear Miss Leeds: ID My hair Is
blond, but it appears to be getting
darker near the scalp, where 1t becomes
oily. How shall overcome this tend
ency? CD My skin is dry and scaly
after washing with soap and water.
What shall use to keep 1t smooth and
what shade of face powder and rouge
do you advise for my type? go have
blue eyes, medium complexion and
blond hair turning darker. What colors
should wear? SUSIE H.
Hair Getting Darker.
Answer-() As the years go by blond
hair may tend to grow in darker until
1t becomes light brown or ashen blond
1t depends upon ones individual type of
hair and hereditary tendencies. The
true blond retains these characteristics
throughout her life, while other types
develop into ashen blends or sometimes
into brunette types. Blond hair should
be washed and dried very carefully. Use
q reliable liquid shampoo or pure CASTLE
soap melted into q liquid. The egg
shampoo may be used regularly, as 1t
VIII leave the hair soft and fluffy. For
directions for using see my answer above
to Rosemary.
When excessive oiliness is present.
however, 1t will tend to darken the hair
considerably. Between the regular
shampoos you may use the following
method to remove the excess oil from
the hair. Comb and divide the hair
into strands and moisten it with cologne
water. Leave it on the hair several
minutes and then polish each strand
with a piece of old silk. Then brush
the hair with clean hairbrush with
fairly long briStles that will penetrate
through the hair. Give the hair and
scaipSa sun bath at regular intervals
or an air bath every day.
CD Use a cleansing oil or cream to
remove the surface dust and makeup
from your face before washing with
soap and water. After washing and
drying thoroughly apply little light
weight, oily cold cream and leave 1t on
overnight. This will lubricate the skin
during sleep. In the morning remove
cream and pat on mild skin tonic.
Use thin film of cold cream or q
milky lotion as a foundation base. Dust
with an ivory shade of face powder.
Use q medium rose Of raspberry shade
of rouge.
CD with blue-eyes, blond hair and
medium complexion some becoming
shade Of blue is your best color, as
Wedgwood, cadet, turquoise, grackle-
head, powder, delft, peacock and blue
violet. Other becoming shades are light
and dark green, English green, green
brown, bronze, sage, chartreuse, rich
deep brown, soft brownish reds, warm
tans, Burgundy pale yellow and golden
hues, shell pink, light orchid, cream
white, peach, wistaria and black with
touches OF bright color.
LOIS LEEDS.