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The Washington times., 1929-02-20
Senators Promise Law
Tightening in Probe
OF Narcotic Measure
By KENNETH CLARK

Senate leaders today promised
speedy action on the LaGuardia'
Wheeler joint resolution to inVesti'
gate the narcotic traffic.
Stirred by the picture of the hor'
rers of drug addiction drawn by
Senator Reed o., cf Missouri. and
senator BoFah R,), Of Idaho, duriag
the dramatic debate on prohibition,
the Senate is ready to authorize the
inquiry at the earliest possible bp,
Dortupity.
No Opposition Seen
A canvass Of Senatorial opinion
has revealed no opposition. Con-
seauently, Senator King Cd, OF
Utah, who was appointed by the
Judiciary Committee to write the
favorable report, declared he would
ask for adoption Of the resolution
this week. He has obtained the in
doFsement Of Republican and Demo
cratic chiefs for this course.
On the desk Of every Senator has
been placed copy OF Kings re-
port, which said
Recent disclosures make it ap.
pear important to the committee that
thsre be no delay in the, enactment
OF this proposed legislation"
Smell To Act
Meanwhile, House leaders are
marking time until the Senate acts.
when the resolution is sent over
from the Senate, I will take up the
matter" said Representative Smell
R.), of New York, chairman Of the
Rules Committee, to which the reso-
luton was referred.
Pledges Of support of the inquiry
continued to reach Representative La
Guardia R.), of New York, co-author
from authorities all over the country.
'SThe board of directors Of the
American White Cross instructed me
as president to write you expressing
the hearty approval Of the American
White Cross" wrote the Rev. Mark
A. Mathews, of Seattle, president of
the National Anti.Narcotic Society.
A Great Service
You have rendered this nation
q great service. The American
White Cross has been fighting this
battle and advocating these things
for years You have our approval
and our congratulations. We would
like to he OF further service to
you
An equally strong Endorsement
came from Capt. Richmond P. Hob
son Spanish American war Zero
and former Representative In Con.
gress, who is secretary-general Of
the World Conference on Narcotic
Education He said:
New Laws Needed
81 believe that not only the Fed.
eral laws against the illicit sale
of narcotics should be strengthened.
but that there should be uniform
State laws for this problem and
further, that from an international
standpoint, some substantial prog.
ress for the solving Of this evil
should be made at Geneva.
I'VE would like to give you as
much assistance as possible not
only in determining the actual ex.
tent of drug addiction. both IN this
country and In others, but also in
helping in any progressive work
the committee may accomplish"
Hobson's organization has spon-
sored the period Of February 21.2s
as National Nacrotie Education
Week. p Efforts viii be made to
arouse the people to the necessity
for prompt remedial legislation 70
enaahat the deaA menaeA
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20
GREAT BRITAIN QUIET
 ON NOMINATION DAY"
f,sS0 Candidates Go Through For. nlality Before Oficials-Sls
 Will be Elected on May 30.

London. May 20 R-.'Nomination Day in Great Britain today brought some 1,7S0 men and women before election officials to secure proper certification to 50 to the polls at the general election May 30, when 615 will be elected.
 The nominations were mere for malities. The candidates appeared before the official returning officer of their constituency or the con- stituency he wished to represent. dis played his credentials and deposited fl50 as evidence of good faith.
 The ceremony was shorn of its spectacular aspects when prospec- tive candidates appeared at public musings and often had to stand of bad eggs. vege- tables and other missiles amid a din of hooting and cheering.
 Of the total of f260,000 deposited by the candidates most will be re- turned. only those candidates who fail to poll one-eighth of the votes cast forfeiting their contribution. The deposit prerequisite invariably weeds out few who previously had been announced as candidates. the com- munists usually suffering most heav- fly.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20
Before l Started Taking Bon- Tone My Stomach Was An Everlasting
 Source of Aches and Pains"
My Troubles Disappeared Like Magic and Today
 Feel Fine" Says MT. Johnson.

Just read below what MT. Oscar Johnson of Berlin. Conn, who has been connected with the Stanley company for the past |: years, says Son. Tone did for him: For about q year. l suffered untold agony with stomach trouble. In fact, my stom- ach caused me SO much discomfort that l was unable to work properly. Gas would form something terrible, l would have to stop and bring up lot of gas, which would make me feel 50 embarrassed. also suffered from severe headaches, and ] was very badly constipated. as was con- tinually taking laxatives. My kidneys bothered me a great deal. and l was never able to obtain q good nights rest, on account Of being disturbed frequently during the night. would suffer badly from dizzy spells. and was in 8 general dundown condition. Finally, after hearing so much about BoT- Tone. decided to try it. have only taken few bottles, and I now enjoy the food l eat. with no distress afterward. No more headaches or dizzy spells. and constipation has been entirely corrected. My kidneys are much stronger and l can now sleep soundly throughout the entire night. All in all. feel just hne- thanks to Bon- Tone"
 Mir. NJ. D. Woodward, the Ron- Tone man, is at Miller ( Hsns6N's Drug Store, Church street, New neit. ain. Call or write for frec booklet: ROAD TO SUCCESS"
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20
| ceremonies of the entire chsrsas

full ceremonies of the entire chussAs year.
 Dressed in white. the eisis Alels slowly to their placss iu the church, Suspended about their necks wers the badges of their order hung ea blue ribbonA Their voices wers Fais- ed in praise Of the Virgin in tAS eautiful hymn Ave Maris Stella"
 As the solemn moment arrived fer the crowning Of the statue. the members of the society formed an arch of lilies and Miss Marie Nof- fatt. president of the Children of Mary. followed by Miss Rita St. Law renee bearing the jeweled crown. proceeded to the foot of the statue and placed the crown upon the head of the Queen of Heaven.
 Twenty members were received into the Children of Mary by Rev. Matthew J. Traynor. pastor and Rev. Walter A. McCrann delivered an inspiring sermon on the meaning Of the occasion.
 Following the ceremonies, there was Benediction Of the Blessed Sac rament with a special musical pro- gram arranged by John J. Crean, or- ganist and sung by members Of the senior choir.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20
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THE GoLD.NoUNTED PISTOL

THE GOLD.NOCNTED PlSTOL
 There was nothing in Nathan Hyde's note that even remotely sug- gested . connection with what was to happen that night. If there had beer, l should have quailed little. for I am getting on for that sort of thing. Not that ! am old-at 69 one has hardly begun ones declining years. My garden. my books. and my collection of pistols fill my ac- tive moments, and Lucy. my niece. gives me such contact with life as l desire.
 The note, which was written in Hyde's cramped hand, asked me to drop in and see him about an old pistol he thought might inter- est me. don't care a great deal for Hyde-he is as smooth as mahogany walking g-stick-but he has an uncanny faculty for getting his hands on the rarities collec- tors barter their souls for. Lucy calls his shop the Pirates Cave" and Hyde, she insists. is g reincar- nation of Captain Kidd.
 It was early afternoon. had nothing to do. so there was no reason why I should not see Hyde at once. Magnolia avenue is the loveliest thoroughfare of San Fe- 1ipe and I drove along it with pride. And yet. 30 years ago the San Fe- lipe Valley was sun-burned waste Of sage and cactus. But that was before Andrew Ogden, our first citizen, brought water and accom- plished another of those miracles which are the wonder of the Southwest. H
 Andrew is my next door neigh bor and my friend. His wealth has left him unspoiled and We have
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20
AIRPLANE CRASHES
 TAKE SEVEN LIVES
Army Pilot Dies-Home-M Made
 Machine Cracks Up
By the Associated Press.


 Seven persons were killed and eight were injured, three seriously. in six airplane crashes Sunday. One of the planes involved in the acci- dents was an army ship and another was a home made monoplane.
 Major Joseph Moves. 10. of Okla homa City, United States depart ment of commerce inspector for Illinois, was killed, and Frank Groves, 25, Lowell, Ind. was iniur- ed seriously at kankakee. H.. when Graves plane crashed from a height of 65 feet after o.00o foot at- tempted spiral landing. Major Moves. who was stationed in Chicago, had gone to kankakee to inspect new airport and was examining Graves for commercial pilots license.
 Corporal Archibald Bryent, 90th squadron, third attack group, l.. s. air corps, was killed and Lieutenant Edward Hertzberg, pilot. was slightly injured at Galveston, Tex. In an attempt to take off the ma chine nosed into the ground.
 Nose Dive is Fatal
 At Muskegon, Mich. George F. King, 2s, and Morris R. Mellinger. 25. lost their lives in their home made monoplane. A wing was torn from the fuselage whle King was pulling out of voluntary nose dive and the ship crashed 1,5o0 feet.
 A Calgary Aero club plane crash ed at Calgary, Alberta. killing N. E. Stevens and D. E. McCallum. A wing broke when the plane was making loop and the machine fell from a height of 2,5O0 feet.
 Louis Scott. 19. mechanic. was fa- tally injured and o. G. Corben, pilot. was slightly hurt in crash near Pawhuska, Okla. in an attempt to land after engine trouble had devel- oped. The plane struck high tension wires and fell into ditch.
 Four persons were injured. two seriously. in crash of a plane in an attempted take off at Roosevelt Field, N. Y. The seriously hurt were Dorothy Gusnell. g, Baltimore Md. and Mrs. Lucianne Dc La Paulle. New York.
 Six thousand Sunday visitors at the 1.ambert-F Field St. Louis flying field in St. Louis saw a plane piloted by Oscar Heintze. 21-year- old trans port pilot. crash from 150 feet. The pilot and his passenger. Will Lange- dorf, o1. were slightly injured.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20

cealed the room. was sweating with dread. For the moment ] couldn't have parted the curtains to see what Andrews boy had fled from to save my soul.
 Desperately beating my weak ness back, I compelled myself to open the window. to part the cur tains. to look ia.
 Andrew Ogden sat at his desk, his head down upon it. The light Of reading lamp fell upon his Eeck where cross of metal burned dully.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20
Rumania Celebrates
 Jubilee of Founding

Alba Julia. May 20 R)-Rumanlan peasants gathered here today 10 eel ebrate the jubilee anniversary of the founding of Greater Rumania. their number estimated at from 100000 to 100000.
 Lack of local accommodations forced the government to provide for their upkeep and free bread. meats, fruits and wines were distributed to the pilgrims. Four milk white bulls were slaughtered and roasted on splits az in the days of Julius Cae- sar, and their flesh was fed to the ponulace.
 The child king, Michael. receive l salute of 101 guns when he arriv- cd for the event. which was the last feature of the greater Rumania cele- brations.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20

much in common. In fact, there Is between us that fine quality of affection which men achieve so rarely in their friendships. And if, at times, during the nine years we have known each other, l have felt restraint upon his spirit. had sense of looking upon a / mask instead of the man himself. and if his antecedents are a mat ter of conjecture. what of it? My feeling was probably nonsense. But if it were not, hasn't he the right to seal what chambers of his memory he chooses?
 Jerry ogden, Andrews boy. and Lucy have cemented our friend ship. Lucy, l see, is wearing a handsome sapphire. l shall be sorry to lose her.
 After the brilliant afternoon sum- light the weird gloom of Hyde's shop blinded me and I had to grope my way forward. There seemed to be no one about: and then I heard voices in the office at the rear. As l approached the office l saw that Hyde was talking with Roy Ham, mond, a local lawyer.
 Good afternoon, gentlemen"
 I wear rubber heels aud I in- stantly realized that they had not heard me coming. Hyde was sit tinr at his desk. His hawk like head went up with a jerk and he deftly slid a letter over some ob- feet on the desk. Hammond spun on his heel with muttered cXcla- nation.
 Excuse me. Hyde" I said. with drawing. q didn't know you were busy. I'll drop in later"
 "Ah. Peebles Nothing of the sort. Come right in," Hyde pro- tested suavely.
 He stood up. Hong and lean and lank." as Mr. Coeridge's Ancient Mariner.
 II was just going" Hammond muttered. T wanted Hyde to bring some junk down from the house.
 It was none of my business that Hammond had lied. He is a tall heavily built man with a meaty face which l never saw cast in any expression but one of cultivated affability. In his younger days Hammond prospccted through the desert mountains. A lucky strike gave him a small capital and he went in for law. Now he belongs to every luncheon club and fra ternal order in town and l believe he has designs on the state legis- lature. He wouldn't be entrusted with any of my legal affairs. , We'll" I said to Hyde as Ham, mond departed. "what have you got ?"
 Tt may not interest you" Hydes sly chuckle irritated me.
 But when saw him reach for his snuff-box. which he keeps in a pocket somewhere in the tail of his morning coat. I knew he had something I wanted and I should have to pay for it. The snuff-box, an elaborate affair of richly chased silver, had belonged to French Louis, and taking snuff from it is in the nature of a ceremony Hyde
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20

It'll turn up."
 His head came up with a jerk "Eh? Oh, yes, to be sure. The snuff-box. Let me see. Oh. yes, the pistol Sit down. Peeblcs."
 I did 50 and he resumed his own chair with an audible creak of old bones. My eye fell on the letter he had slid over the object beneath it. The incident bothered me. Why should Hyde have been in such haste to conceal the thing from me?
 He quickly recaptured my at- tcntion by placing the revolver on the desk in front of me. It was all I could do to keep from leaping to my feet. seizing the revolver, and telling Hyde to name his price. Instead, I casually picked it up, aware that he was watching me slyIy.
 Careful, Peebles. It's loaded"
 The revolver was long -barreled Colts .45 of type in general use 30 years ago. On the butt was mounting of filigree gold of crude workmanship. It was this unusual feature that had set my elderly heart humping like a mill-race.
 Hyde was watching me with his secret smile. I broke the gun. Six shells. one of them exploded, fell into my hand l caught my breath. My hands began 10 tremhlc. Sweat dampencd my forehead. l bent lower over the pistol to hide my agitation.
 "Well?" Hyde asked blandly
 Do you suppose it is authentic: :' I parried casually.
 He gave his sly chucklc. You see the mounting. And the bullets are they not gold?"
 His smile broadened. "Peterson's initials are on the butt
 As a matter of fact I was sure the gun was Peterson's, although could not prove it was, any more than he could. A thrill of pleasure ran through me. Ever since 1 be- gan collecting pistols 1 have wanted to get hold of one of Peterson's eold-mounted revoivers. I had com missioned several dealers to be on the lookout for me. but I never had quite expected to realize my ambi- tion. And yet here I was with one of the famous guns in my hand.
 Peterson's fame was mainly local but l was interested in him because he was typical of a phase of the West. supposed he was dead, but he wouldn't be an old man if he were alive; no older than l, in fact. He had had his day in the 90's, but he was a young man al the time. Probably more legend than fact chung to his name, but this deepened my interest in him I don't know that he ever did any thing especially remarkable. al- though his rise above Skull Nalley's lurid horizon must have been as spectacular tand probably as short livedl as that of the town of Tor ridity itself. At least. he lived bravely. extravagantly, recklessly; recklessly enough. indeed. to have stamped the imprint of his person ality upon the gold-mad town and kept green it's memory long after i, had become one of that abandoned company of ghost cities which haunt the desolate places of the West.
 Peterson. it seems, was an in veterate gambler. He would take chance on anything and he would back his judgment with his last dollar. There is story to the effect that once he played poker for
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20
Copyright 1929. William Morrow Go.

Jerry flees from his home just after his father has been murdered. Why didn't he stop when Peebles called? Another gripping cha pter ap- pears tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20
ST. MARY'S CHURCH GIRLS
 GROWN VIRGINS STATUE
Heautifui Ceremony in Honor of Queen Of May Carried out
 Sunday After1.OOn

Singing hymns in honor of the dren of Mary society and the Im- maculate Conception Guild of St.
 Mary's church, took part in the beautiful ceremony of reception of members and the crowning of the statue of the Virgin in the church portraying one of the most beaut-
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20
Hampers Will Replace
 Negroes on Dining Cars

Spokane. Wash. May 20 R}- George" of the familiar "Yassah." !" will disappear and pert bobbed- haired blondes and hrunettes will balance trays in dining cars of the Northern Pacific Yellowstone Park trains after June 70.
 R. C. Taylor. assistant superinten- dent of dining car service on the
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20

Northern Pacific. announced that girls are being trained to replace negro walters, chefs and assistant chefs on their trains running be- tween Livingston and Gardiner Mont.
 The new order. Taylor asserted. is in line with the company's effort to appeal to feminine tastes in the mat ter of food. We cater to women." he said. because they are experts in food and know all about it. Give a man enough and he is satisfied"
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20

Countless men and women, rejoic- ing over the splendid results in new and glorious health wrought by Bon- Tone. the great herbal tonic, pause in their happiness to express amaze mcnt at the speed with which this wonderful medicine goes to the source of the ailment and how soon improvement is apparent. Go and see the Bon-Tone man and learn is achieving such wonderful success -learn about the many victories over the most obstinate cases and of the great good it is doing SO many right in your own home town.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20

always indulges in before and after pocketing a fat profit. After much funbling he withdrew his hand without it.
 Queer" he mumbled.
 I concluded he had misplaced the snuff-5ox. Never mind, Hyde.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-20

The diameter of the earth at the equator is 7.926.6S miles. The di- ameter at the poles is 7.sss.ss miles.
Evening star., 1929-01-04
'ORD1NARY CITIZEN" SMITH FINDS
PRIVACY RARE IN NEW YORK
Former Governor Puts Responsibility for
Speculation on His Future on 3
Newsnaners 1H

executive mansion at Albany, were
scattered about the room. He contin-
ued to unpack bundles and boxes as
he talked. He was asked about his
plans. Where he was going to live?
Was he going to Europe? Was he going
into banking or business? Was 1t like
ly he would become Democratic candi-
date for mayor next Fall? He didn't
seem to relish an interview as In the
old days.
''I don't see why I should have to be
interviewed twice a day as private
citizen" he said. when I decide
what 1 am going to do I'll let you know.
But get this straight, I'm not going to
deny all these stories. If the news
papers want to print dope stories about
my touring the world, or taking this
job or that they'll have to do it on
their own responsibility. I'm not going
to keep a policeman at the telephone to
deny everything that has been printed y
Mr.. Smith said he intended to rest
for a while, and take trip to Florida,
but he didn't know when. There was
nothing in the stories that he was
going to Cuba, or South America, or
travel all over the world" he declared
1t was learned that Mrs. Smith is still
looking for a suitable apartment in
Manhattan as the future home of the
Smith family.
Evening star., 1929-01-04
Special Dispatch to The s.ar.

Special Dispatch to The s:ar.
NEW YORK, January 4.-Forner
Gov. Alfred E. Smith found it difficult
wednesday to return to his home in the
Biltmore Hotel and drop back into the
role of private citizen, after six con-
secutive years in Albany When seen
in his apartment he was trying hard to
maintain the place he said he most
desired, as a private in the ranks, but
admitted that so far he hadn't had a
chance"
Although the telephone started ring
ing early, Mr.. Smith hung a card on
his door to indicate that he was not
to be disturbed until 10 O'Clock, and he
managed to sleep until that hour, he
said.
Il think I deserve rest, just as a
citizen, after six years straight in Al
bany and a presidential campaign" he
said I'D like to be Ordinary Citizen
Smith for while, but does this look
as if had chance?' Not chance?
About 5000 persons have telephoned
here since morning, and with a bunch
of newspaper men sitting around the
room you'd hardly call it a private
citizens home, would you?"
Many of the former governors SOU
venirs-Stuffed birds, animals heads
which had been transferred from the
Evening star., 1929-01-04
LINC0LN'S BIRTHDAY
PROGRAM is PLANNED
District Hoover-Curtis Club Spon-
sors Meeting to Be Held
February 10.

The 11eth anniversary of the birth of
Abraham Lincoln will be commemorated
at meeting under the auspices of the
Hoover and Curtis Club of the District
at the Metropolitan Memorial Methodist
Episcopal Church, John Marshall place
and G streets, at o'clock Sunday, Feb
ruary 10. Several men of national
prominence will be asked to speak.
Observance of the anniversary CT
Lincoln's birth was decided upon ct
meeting yesterday of the campaign COM
mittee of the League of Republican
Organizations. The following commit
tee to make arrangements for this af-
fair was appointed: T. Lincoln Town
send, chairman: A. E. Chaffee, vice
chairman; w. J. Dow, secretary: John
Lewis Smith, Edward F. Colladay, Mrs.
Virginia White Speel, Edgar G. Sny-
der, william Tyler Page, Mrs. E. A. Har-
riman, Thomas P. Littlepage and Mrs.
NJ D. Lightfoot.