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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-07
VESTR|S' WITNESS
FACES u. S. ACTION
Discrepancies in Testimony
Given in London and New
York StirS futile.
Hy the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 7.-Discrepancies
between testimony here and in London,
concerning the sinking of the Lamport
& Holt liner Vestris threatened today to
result in action against witnesses for
conspiracy to defeat justice.
United States Attorney Charles H.
Tuttle has requested the British consul
general and the United States Attorney
General to supply him with transcript
of the testimony being taken before the
British Board of Trade for comparison
with testimony at the Federal hearing
here last october.
Dispatches from London said that
Chief Officer Frank johnson and Second
Oficer Leslie Watson testified there that
the steamer was overloaded. That fact
was not mentioned in their testimony
here.
eff there is testimony in London
showing a conspiracy among the wit
nesSeS who testified here, We shall ask
for indictments" Mr.. Tuttle said.
Testimony of Second Officer Watson
in London that two American attorneys
had said to him and johnson the day
before the opening of the Tuttle hear
ing, Don't bother about that" or PUT
it some other way" when he told his
story of the sinking was denied here by
Chauncey I. Clark, attorney for Lam
port g. Holt.
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TWO DROWNED, 2 SAVED
IN PLUNGE OVER FALLS
Two Men Killed in Oregon When
Boat Drifts From Shareholders
Try to Rescue Them.

BY the Associated Press.
THE DALLES. Greg, May 1.-Two
men plunged to their deaths over Cello
Falls and two companions were saved
In spectacular rescue yesterday. The
victims were Macedonia Torres, 18, and
Manuel Esquivel, 81 Louis Martinez,
%, and Jose JimineZ, 20, were rescued.
The four men were caught in the tur-
bulent rapids of the Columbia River.
Martinez was saved by an Indian
fisherman, who extended dipnet to
the youth as he rose from the churning
waters at the bottom Of the falls.
Jiminez, hours later, was pulled to
safety after he had chung to the piling
Of a fish wheel at the brink.
The men were washing clothes above
the falls when the boat in which Torres
and Esquivel were sitting drifted from
the shore. They leaped into the river
and attempted to swim to safety. JIM
inez and Martinez leaped into the water
to save them.
Torres body was taken from drift
net 2 miles below the falls, but Esqui-
veTs body was not found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-07

Sophia sank October IS, 1918. was
made yesterday by decision filed in
Federal court by United States Commits
sioner A. G. Bowman. ~
Taking of testimony required six
years. Striking Vanderbilt Reef. north
of Juneau, Alaska, during binding
snow squat, long rip was torn in the
steel hull of the Sophia. Although sew
eral ships stood by, all passengers were
kept on board, it was said, pending the
arrival of a sister ship.
A gale pounded the Sophia across
the reef into deep water and she sank
with every one on board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-07
Playwright Falls to Death.

NEW YORK, May (P.-Robert M.
Baker, SIS years old, playwright, fell
to his death from the twelfth story of
a midtown hotel yesterday. He had
Just telephoned the hotel operator that
he was i'll and asked for aid. When
bell boy arrived, he found the room
empty and saw Bakers body on the
sidewalk below
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-07
SHIP VICTIMS FAMILIES
ARE AWARDED $2,096, 900

Vessel Sank Near Juneau, Alaska,
in 1918, With Loss Of
214 Persons.
BY the Associated Press.
SEATTLE, May Z CP.-A memoran-
dunn report awarding $2,096,000 to
heirs of 214 of the 1913 persons who
drowned when the steamer Princess
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-07
WILBUR TAKES OATH.

Assumes Post as q. s. CIRCUIT
Judge, in San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO, May Z [P.-Cur-
It's D. wilbur, appointed to I'LL the
fourth United States Circuit Court
judgeship created for this district by
Congress, was sworn into ONCE here
yesterday.
Judge Wilbur, Secretary Of the Navy
under former President Coolidge, is a
brother of Ray Lyman Wilbur, Secre-
tary of the Interior.
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MERCHANT GETS
CHINESE RITES

NEW YORK. July Is U.s).--
Eng Foon Shue. SIS, chain.store
owner, and one of the leading lights
in New York's Chinatown, yesterday
was laid to rest with oriental splen-
dor. shue died July Z.
Through the narrow streets of
Chinatown more than so funeral
coaches followed the richly carved
easket borne on the shoulders OF six
prominent Chinese merchants.
Behind the casket and coaches
walked more than 100 Chinese, in
Immaculate dinner jackets, the
iapeis OF their coats showing scarlet
rey chrysanthemums.
Permission was obtained from the
health department to preserve the
body at Shue's home until TODAY,
that his many friends and business
associates from San francisco
might attend the funeral Satur-
day night large delegation of Chi
nese arrived from the Coast.
Following the funeral procession
In which virtually every resident of
Chinatown took part, Shue's body
was taken to Cypress Hills Gene
terry. There it will rest in a tenn
porary vault until arrangements
are made for shipping it to Shue's
ancestral home in China,
The Washington times., 1929-07-15
DEATHS

Emily G. Francis. 70 years. Ma
tional Homeopathic Hospital
Adelaide snith. 70 years, Emergency
Hospital
Fraasrlek Q. Bryan. II years 1871
Adams Mil Rd. N. w.
Norri. caanan. 60 years. Emergency
HIIsss.th Laasats s. ysara 1857
eagrs.:s 4l8:s &. :: 2. R''ssr' =. !" years. ''''
Jsha W. o'H0yls. 50 years 1921
. y Mary ksrmsL IS rsara "4s Kapsa.
;, Eilnassth Foley. IS years. Home fer
Mary Z Riehardson. % years. g4s
Paul r. Green. ss years, walter Reed
;, MlldTsa A. Lautsr. IS years. stslsy
William C. Fleet. Is years. eallipger
susIs TiIghman. 81 years. Proviasue.
Hospital
Ella Overtan, 81 years. 6alIinwer Ho..
pital.
Clarence r. Brooks. 81 years. a.
Patterson st. N. w.
BENJAMIN Manisy. IS years. caliingsr
Hospital
;, Aiesrta Saunders. - years. Garfield
hospital
william sutsr. 5 monthA cAndrsnp
Infant to wilbert ana Ruth rhem..
hours, SIS N st. N w
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NORRIS CANNON

Funeral services, for Norris Can
non. passenger conductor ON the
Richmond Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad, who died In
Emergency Hospital Saturday, were
conducted by Harmony Lodge Of
Masons at 10 o'clock today at the
w. w. Chambers funeral chapel.
Interment was at Glenwood Gene
terry.
A native of Georgetown. Del, Mr..
Cannon had lived In the District for
the past IS years. He WAS with the
Pennsylvania railroad until 1891,
and has served on the r., II. & r.
line since that time. His record for
service covers the past 40 years.
Mr.. Cannon, who was ee years
old, lived at 43e New Jersey Ave.
g. Il. He was q member Of liar
mony Lodge Of Masons and the Eiks,
He Ii survived by two brothers, ]. N,
Cannon. of Georgetown, Del, and
Harrison Cannon, Of Florida.
The Washington times., 1929-07-15
JOSEPH LAPPEN

Funeral services for Joseph Lap
pen. former washington shos mer-
chant. who died Saturday night in
New York city, was conducted at
noon today at the Lewis funeral
chapel In Baltimore. Interment
was in the Maryland city where he
was born,
Mr.. Lappen, who was As years
old, had retired from business here
a year ago. because Of i'll health,
and gone to New York for treat
ment, He came to Washington from
Hughesville, Pa. where he lived for
a number of years, and conducted
a shoe store in the 500 block Penn
sylvania Ave. n. W.. for 90 years.
He lived at Tia Eighteenth st. N. w.
Mr.. Lappen was prominent in
Masonic circles for 30 years. He
was member of Harmony lodge.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Bessie Lappen, son sylvan, q
brother. and two sisters.
The Washington times., 1929-07-15
Virginia Odd Fellows
Hold Annual Election

WINCHESTER. Va, July 15.-A
complete change in officers was
m ad e at the annual convention
OF the Tri County Odd Fellows
Association, held at Middletewn,
near here.
Officers chosen were: J. III. Sinner.
Front Royal, president; Harry g.
Brill Winchester, vice. president:
Claude Carper, Middletewn, secretary
and Howard Evans, Stephens city.
treasurer, Several grand Iedge o.
officers spoke. The next meeting
will be held at Front Royal.
The Washington times., 1929-07-15
SUIT AIDS
ANN ON STAGE

CHICAGO. July Is GN.s).--Ann
Livingston, former star Of the Liv-
ingston .Hardinge s2so.0O0 breach of
promise suit. yesterday began a
weeks engagement at q downtown
theater.
The huge theater was crowded
for her theatrical debut--all waiting
to get glimpse of the pretty Tulsa,
Okla. diyorcee who recently took
Franklin D. Hardlnge, millionaire
oil burner manufacturer, for "a
ride" to the extent of $25,0OO. There
were Hardinge followers present. and
likewise, an equal number of AIMS
friends who rallied TO her support.
There were no booes-there were
no hisses--but there were no
flowers.
James whalen, Ann's manager.
escorts the stoklahoma Cinderella
onto the stage and with a wide
flourish Of his hand, wants the
audience to meet Miss Ann Livings-
ton, whose name has become ma.
tion.wide."
He then reads fan letters re-
ceived by Ann during the trial.
One asked Ann ''how can ! get
acquainted with rich men who
propose to young girls?" Ann re-
plies, in a loud aside. take a rail-
road train"
Ann. fluttering to nid-stage, con-
fides how happy she is over the
jury's verdict. She also relates
how. in the last year, she suffered
from "unhappiness and q terrible
uncertainty"
Exclaiming over the huge crowds
she adds that she is just q 'Fbit
shy" drops a eurtsY and walks
off.
The Washington times., 1929-07-15
MRS. AGNES r. CULLTNANE

Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes
Francis Cullinane, who died sud.
denly yesterday in Stanton Park
Hospital, will be conducted at $3.50
o'clock tomorrow morning from her
home. 1901 X st, N. E. Mass will
be celebrated at . o'clock, followed
by interment at Mt. Olivet Gene.
terry.
Mrs Cullinane was the wife of
Jeremiah Cullinane, and the daugh-
terln.law of Dennis ]. Cullinane,
headquarters detective sergeant, She
is survived by her husband. her
mother, Mrs. Mary Louise Noock,
mother, Mrs. Mary Louise Mock,
and two brothers. John and Arthur
Mock.
The Washington times., 1929-07-15
MISS ELIZABETH LunGArE

Flfneral services for Miss Eliza.
beth Ludsate, daughter of the late
Major William Ludgats, who died
Saturday at her home. 1857 Park
her home at 11:30 o'clock today.
Mass was celebrated at the Church
of the Sacred Heart at 11:45, fol-
lowed by interment at Arlington
National Cemetery.
Miss Ludgate, who was 50 years
old was q lifelong resident Of the
District. She had been i'll since
February. She is survived by her
sisters, Mrs. Joseph A. O'Hare. Mrs.
Edward Kane. Mrs. William Childs
and Mrs. John e. Laskey.
The Washington times., 1929-07-15
MRS. NARY V. DOYLE

Funral services for Mrs. Mary
v. Doyle, who died suddenly Satur.
day at her heme, S11 Tenth St,
N. B.. win be conducted at 10
o'clock tomorrow morning In Holy
Name Church, Eleventh and X
Streets Northeast. The Rev. Father
J. w. Dowling win officiate. Inter.
ment will be in Mount Olivet Gene
terry.
Mrs. Doyle, who was 81 years old,
was the widow of James Doyle.
She was the mother Of James N.
Doyle. day city editor of The Wash
ington Herald. She is survived by
her son and q sister. Miss Annie
McCann.
The Washington times., 1929-07-15
BIRTHS

Sherman H. and Louise Miller. girl.
Heber HI. and Ruth Rice. boy.
Raymond J. and Marie Wise. boy.
Joseph 3. ana Anita G, Glover, boy.
Frances x. and Elizabeth NetxgeF.
boy.
Richard NJ. and Naomi Biles. girl.
Willard and Lottie Jameson. boy.
George e. and Sarah r. p. Allen. boy,
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Births, Deaths, Marriages
DEATHS

CULLTNANE-~0n Sunday, July IL. 1929.
cIs q stanton ssm PsFk Hospital AGEEs FRIAH
daughter % Mrs. Mary Louise Mock.
EnneT9l ,from her late Eeaiasnce, 1901
.. M, thence to Holy Name Church, where
high requiem mass viii be aaiq at 3 .. M.
fer the reposs OF her soul. Interment at
Mount 0livat Cemetery. Relatives and
friends invited.
The Washington times., 1929-07-15
Amtomobiles -
A Worth While Event
i'm Used Cars at
Lambert-I1udsOn
Motors Co.

You have never had the oppor-
tunity to purchase hiah.grade auto
mobiles at the low prices we are
offering today.
PRICES REDUCED $50 TO 340O
Samples of Barsains We Are
Offering You
1929 Hudson Sedan, perfect In every way:
mileage, 1890; fully equipped. real
snap
1928 Chryslar Coach -. ..,........ $a2b
1t looks like new car. motor aud tires
excellent; fully equipped.
1927 Hudson Brougham ...,.. $30S
Motor smooth aud powerful; original fin
ish excellent; good tires. real bargain.
oTHER BARGAINS
1929 Hudson Sedan.
1925 Chevrolet Landau Sedan.
1925 Chevro;et Coach.
1928 Dodge Victoria Brougham.
1928 Hudson BrOugham.
1925 Hudson Coach.
1927 ERsex Coach.
1899 Hudson Coune.
1897 Hudson Sedan.
1925 Essex Coach
1923 Essex Coach
1927 Essex Sedan.
1898 Essex Sedan.
1928 Essex Coach
1927 Essex Coupe.
1854 14th ST., Cor. r N. w.
"The House OF Confidence"
Open Evenings and Sundays
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.S !VIES
BUSINESS oFYlcn, 1917 . 81 n !,
RATES. DELIVERED BIZ CARRIER, IN
WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA,

Tho WashiRgton Tlnaea daily. ts Aeiiv.
cred By carrier At 40 cents per week.
per week. Daily Times and Herald 6aiIy
ddSliy and Sunday sS csnss psa 81 sR1 wSek rs''0
The WaehipgtoB Herald, Daily and sun.
day. 10 .deityefsd Hy carrier at u eenfs
per week: daily only, 10 cents per weak
Orders car Be sent by mail or telephone
psatFict $3.50. Collection 10 made weekly
BY carrier.
RATES By NAH.
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BENEFIT CARD PARTY

CLARENDON, July 1S.--A bene.
mt card party will be given Satur-
day night at the home OF j. E. Crux,
for Fellowship Council No, 40, Sons
and Daughters of Liberty,
The Washington times., 1929-07-15

FOrds FOrds FOrds
1929 Buick Sedan
1928 Model A Ford Tudor.
1927 ORkland SPIT Roadster.
1927 Ford Coupe new rubber.
1929 FOFdOF Sedan,
1926 Tudor Sedan.
1926 Coupes choice or 4.
1926 Chevrolet Coach.
1925 Tudor repatnted.
Some of these cara can be bought as
low az $26 down balance E-H
Located in Our New Bldg.
Steuart Motor Co.
9Th at K st. N W Nat. 5000
Open evenings and Sunday
Unusual bargains at our
new Used Car Lot, K ST.,
between 5th & 9Th SITS. NV.
The Washington times., 1929-07-15
SACRIFICE PRICES
BAILEY MOTOR CO.

OaklanQ~PCnt Dealers
We are alWsya in . position To give real
values IN used care-bscause we are cut
Of the high rent district. See uN fret
S20b r. I. Ave. N. y. HyaRs. 149B
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Rentals
ArARTMENTs UNEURNTsHEp ),
THE GUTHRIDGE

THE GUTHRIDGE
2f15 # ST. ". w.
4 and 2 rooms, kitchen
and bath, newly decorated; (;
electric refrigeration; /;
switchboard service; most
desirable location down
town sections. now avail
able.
SEE RESIDENT MANAGER
JOSEPH McREYNOLDS
PROPERTIES
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FAlHlSrs

FiOWlSTs
APPROPRIATE Funeral Tokens.
GUIDE BF0a, CO., l219 n 81. N. w.
AettafformHxRFeaaive, ve,-a lnozpRnafve
RlflMPF AILI0 nEllXEhY aERRA,k
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SILVER SPRING
BIATR-TAKOMA
$50 A MONTH
Five-room bungalow, with hath
and sleeping porch. on lsfse
wooded lot.
S55 A MONTH
Pive room, bath bungalow, with
sleeping porch and built-in garage,
located on 4 large wooded lot with
shrubbery and flowers.
These bungalows are located on
wide paved streets and are close
to churches. schools and stores.
18th St, bus service 10 the center
Of the city.
NORTH WASHINGTON
REALTY co.
SHEPHERD 24OO
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Worries End With the Purchase Good Used Carl
Rentals

SUBURBAN fOR RENT 1903
VERY attractive 6-roOm and bath bunsa.
shade, near bus line. S3A month. Apply DR.
Rogers, owner. Phone Hyatts. 327.
The Washington times., 1929-07-15

THE CAMBRIDGE
o2f 10TH ST. N. w.
1 AND 2 ROOMS, KITCHEN
AND BATH, NEWLY DECOR
ATED, ELECTRIC REFRIGERA-
TION, ELEVATOR SERVICE;
MOST DESIRABLE LOCATION
DOWNTOWN SECTION. NOW
AVAILABLE.
SEE RESIDENT MANAGER
JOSEPH McREYNOLDS
PROPERTIES
The Washington times., 1929-07-15

1915 18TH ST. N. w.
2 and 8 rooms, kitchen
and bath apartments in
this beautiful building, ad-
11airably located, now avail
able. Newly painted and
decorated, Friqidaire.
First Glass Service
Moderate Rentals
See Resident Manager
JOSEPH McREYNoLDS
DpnDEpTfES
The Washington times., 1929-07-15

TERRACE APARTMENTS
3241 N ST, N W.
Fine APARTMENTS in good location.
RENTS REASONABLE
w. & M, REALTY co.
80 Stewart Bldg. National 3sl6
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HOUSES FOR RENT
RINFoIRNRSHElD-lD q, II

HHMBRIDGE PL. n W.. 30l9-8 rooms
A.ml.. screened $16. North 6lgD.
n TTAGE-~Nr. car: plenty room: furn.:
/ shade: lawn, wa, Sl6 mo, Hines, 4S ]. y. D
4 CIR q If. I421-Near Navy Yard and
BOiling Field new 6-room house and
huiIf-In garage. or 4-room apartment.
AfIantic 3b8k-Js
Hyder weekly herald., 1929-06-15
WHAT'S ON AT THE sHow7

Dull care will vanish entirely for those who attend the Sum- day evening offering at the picture show, for the program is made up of eight reels of comedy and a Pathe news reel of late events of the outside world. The feature will be a brilliant comedy drama titled "Her Summer Hero" and pre- sents Sally Blanc, supported by Hugh Trevor, Duane Thom- as and a galaxy of Hollywood's most gorgeous bathing beaut- ies and athletic stars ina whirl- wind of fun and laughter. This will be followed by -Four Faces West" a Van Bibber comedy also full of laughs. The news reel will display a number of interesting views of the Mexican war along the Arizona border and scenes con- nected with the obsequies of Marshal Ferdinand Foch, in addition to other interesting views.
Hyder weekly herald., 1929-06-15

Gigot and Blanton, Stewards new brokerage firm, is now To cated in splendidly equipped new offices in the Beaman block.
Hyder weekly herald., 1929-06-15

The Hyder Herald is for sale at the Boundary Gift Shop, Hy- der Drug Co. and Traversy Gig ar Store.
Hyder weekly herald., 1929-06-15
LOCAL TOPICS

Mrs. Alfred Sobieralski and children arrived from the south this morning to visit Mir. and Mrs. Wm. Gray. Jack Gillis and family left for the south Monday evening.  Edward Trepanier, formerly of Grand Forks, s. D., was an arrival Tuesday.
 R. C. Brunny, who was a wis itor in the camp last year, re- turned on the Norco.
 Ed. Burke, an old-timer of the North, was an arrival on the Norco.
 You're There With a Crosley Radio. See them at the Nugget Shop.
 H.A. Hallunl, owner of the Last Chance property in the upper Salmon river section, ar rived from Seattle Sunday, ac- companied by his son. Thomas E. Zeigler, of Seattle, was among the number arriv- ing Sunday.
 E Vance Blackwell arrived from the south Sunday to take a po- sition with the Bureau of Pub lie Roads.
Hyder weekly herald., 1929-06-15

For Rent and For Sale signs at the Herald office.
Hyder weekly herald., 1929-06-15
olausOn and chas. Nurstes

were outgoing passengers on the Fairbanks.
Hyder weekly herald., 1929-06-15

Chas. Folwarczny, GOttfried
Hyder weekly herald., 1929-06-15

Louis Hanson, Ketchikan mer- chant and local property own CT, left for home on the Fair banks after a week in camp.
Hyder weekly herald., 1929-06-15

Location of Fire Extinguishers Hand extinguishers are l0eat- ed at:
 Hyder Machine Shop J. A. Hall residence
 M. E. Church
 Hyder Drug Company Rozenstain Store Golden Gate Hotel !, Hyder Herald Office. Immigration Office Malamute Cigar Store Walter Blanton
Hyder weekly herald., 1929-06-15

Vance Blackwell arrived from the south Sunday to take a po- sition with the Bureau of Pub lie Roads.
Hyder weekly herald., 1929-06-15

Thomas E. Zeigler, of Seattle, was among the number arriv- ing Sunday.
Hyder weekly herald., 1929-06-15

Jack Gillis and family left for the south Monday evening.
Hyder weekly herald., 1929-06-15

Dale L. Pitt, general mana ger of the Premier, returned last week from an extended va- cation in the south, which in- cluded a visit to Honolulu.
Hyder weekly herald., 1929-06-15

Claude J. Mayors, was an out going passenger on the Norco.
Hyder weekly herald., 1929-06-15

Mrs. Alfred Sobieralski and children arrived from the south this morning to visit MT. and Mrs. Wm. Gray.
Hyder weekly herald., 1929-06-15

You're There With a Crosley Radio. See them at the Nugget Shop.
Hyder weekly herald., 1929-06-15

Edward Trepanier, formerly of Grand Forks, s. D., was an arrival Tuesday.
Hyder weekly herald., 1929-06-15

ICE CREAM: Carton and bulk, at Provinces
Hyder weekly herald., 1929-06-15

Ed. Burke, an old-timer of the North, was an arrival on the Norco.
Hyder weekly herald., 1929-06-15

R. C. Brunny, who was a vis- itor in the camp last year, re- turned on the Norco.
 !
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29
CONGRESSMAN STEkDMAN
 IS S8 YEARS OLD TODAY
South Carolina Confederate Veteran Urges States to Retain
 Rights.

Washington, Jan. 29.-4M- Representative Charles Manly Steadman, of North Carolina, today was SS years of age. He is the only confederate veteran left in either house of congress.
 He entered the southern army as a private, served under Lee, was wounded three times and surrend- cred at Appamatox, and yet today he looked toward the future, not the past.
 Erect, courtly and bearing a re- markable resemblance to his great leader. Lee, he talked of states rights but not in reminiscence of the time when men shouted the words as battle cry.
 Always realizing the necessity for this government to permit the states
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29
MASTER BUILDERS
 BANQUET TONIGHT
More Than 100 Expected at
 burTitt Hotel Function
An attendance of more than 100 is

An attendance of more than 100 ts expected at the third annual ban quet of the Master Builders associa- ton. tonight at the Burritt hotel. Eugene J. Dyson. president of the as- sociation and member of the build ing commission. will be chairman, and Edward Roemer. supervisor of building construction for the city of Boston, will be the speaker. The banquet will be served at 6:30 o'clock, followed by the speechmak- ing and an entertainment.
 Members of the New Britain Mas ter Plumbers association will meet tomorrow night at 6 o'clock at the corner of West Main and Washington streets. and will go in a body to Bris- tol where the Bell City plumbers will be joined in an annual banquet. A A. Mills of this city, is state presi- dent, and he will head the New Brit ain delegation of about 30 men.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29
BRITISH FORCES AWAIT
 ANOTHER DESERT RAID
Wahabi Trtbessnen Gather for New Attack Along Irak-Kowett
 Frontier

London. Jan. 1s.-tN-Two squad rons of the British air force and all armored cars available watched the Irak- -Koweit frontier today in ex- pectation of a new raid from the desert. Three British naval sloops were reported to be going to Koweit, in which territory Rev. Henry A. Bilkert. American missionary, was killed in a raid last week.
 A dispatch to the Daily Mall from Basra said six to eight hundred Wahabi raiders were gathering in tho vicinity of the frontier. They were emboldened by the success of their last venture in which the Amer ican was slain.
 The WahabiA . fierce fighting desert tribe owing nominal allegiance to Ibn Saud, King of Hejaz. have been long a source Of trouble along the frontier. For this reason the commanding officer of the British protective force was understood to have asked the permission Of the British high commissioner to pur- sue the raiders over the Irak border should any attack occur.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29

to retain their rixhts." Major 8teadman said. T wish to admonish the citizens of this country to guard them. I feel that the rights of the states are being absorbed 70 rapidly through the centralixation of power in Washington. that some reaction must come in the future"
 Hopeful for world peace through the Kellogg anti-war treaty. he nevertheless declared he was anxious for the passage of the cruiser btll now pending before the senate. say ing he believed it was necessary to aid in insuring adequate defense Of the nation.