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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-11
Daughters of Isabella Party.

CLARENDON, va, March II (spe-
ciaD st. Charles Circle, Daughters of
Isabella. will give a card party tonight
in the Priscilla room of the Boulevard
Bakery, the proceeds to be used in
county welfare work. Prizes will be
awarded and refreshments served The
committee in charge includes Fred Bur-
rows. general chairman: Mrs. Catherine
Burrows, Mrs. Marguerite Wizeman.
Mrs. Margaret Tierney, Mrs. Carolyn
Helfert Miss Helen Burrows and Miss
Regina Farber
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-11
JAIL PRODUCE BILL
PASSAGE GRATIFYING
Maryland Senate Action Prohibits
Marketing of Perishable Goods
by State Penal Institutions.

BY Staff Correspondent of The Star.
UPPER MARLBORO, Md, March IL.
Satisfaction has been expressed here
over the passage by the State Senate
Friday of Senator Lansdale G. Sasscer's
bill prohibiting the marketing of perish
able farm produce by State-owned penal
institutions. The vote was II to 3 in
favor of the proposal.
The bill was introduced early in the
session by Senator Sasscer, and is
sponsored by the suburban truckers of
Maryland. who feel that they were sub
ject to unfair competition when two
State-owned penal institutions shipped
their perishable produce to public
markets.
The bill now goes to the House for
conference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-11
Woman Sues Flyers
For Coming to Her
Home Through Roof
nv the Associated Pres~.

BY the Associated Press.
WABASH, Ind, March Ii
An insult to the hospitality of her
home, Mrs. Jenny RAIDER of near
Akron, Ind, calls the unconven-
tional visit of two flyers. She has
filed suit for $1,000 damages
caused, she says, when Oscar
Crabill, an aviator and his pas
senger. Arthur Coblentz crashed
through the roof of her house.
The suit sets out that these
defendants paid an unexpected
visit to her home by entering the
same through an opening in the
roof made by the defendants air.
plane as it landed to discharge
its passengers, although the
portals of the plaintiffs home are
always open to friends and
guests"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-11
PIONEER ZIMMERMAN DIES
Veteran Operator of Cumberland
Helped Build Union Pacific.

CUMBERLAND, Md. March IL (Spe-
ciaN Word was received of the death
in Philadelphia yesterday of Jacob L..
Rumbarger. SO, pioneer lumber opera
tor in this territory
Mr. Rumbarger travelled West in 1860
by ox-cart. During his life he saw most
of the available standing timber of the
country down and from Huntingdon
County, Pa, he followed the timber
trail to West Virginia, Indiana and
then clear to the Pacific Coast.
Mr.. Rumberger helped construct the
Union Pacific Railroad and before that
had been a bridge builder for the Union
Armies. Five children survive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-11
Stanton Woman Exnires.

STANTON. Va, March II (SpeciaD.
Mrs. Martha Harris Tillman, rs, died
at the old Maupin homestead here Feb
ruary 81. Interment was in the ceme-
terry at Rankin Chapel She is survived
by four sons and four daughters. Mrs.
Tillman was the daughter of William
and Mary Harris Of Augusta County.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-11
AlSmith Not Known
In Brooklyn, N. "
Telegram Returns

Special Dispatch to The Star.
DANVILLE. Va, March 11.-Gib-
son Farley, local citizen. was i'm
pressed with the fickleness of pub
lie memory today.
Yesterday evening he sent a tele-
gram to Alfred E. Smith. recent
presidential candidate. addressing it
brooklyn, N. " Today the mes
sage came back to him undelivered
with a formal statement that the
address was insufficient and the
party not known.
Farley declined to discuss the ma
ture of the telegram, but reforWarded
it today in care of Gov. Franklin
Roosevelt of New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-11
Held on Incendiarism Charges.

FREDERICK. Md, March II (Spe-
ciaD Mitchell Mansfield, %, and Will
liam Freed, 40 are under arrest, charged
with number of cases of incendiarism,
stretching over period of a year. They
will be given hearing this week The
two men were taken into custody fol-
lowing an investigation, directed by the
Maryland Insurance Commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-11
TWO IN FAMILY DIE.
Mrs. Lucy Arthur and Her Grand
son Marion Succumb Same Day.

LYNCHBURG, Va, March II (Spe-
ciaD Mrs. Lucy A. F. Arthur. rs,
widow of Lewis c. Arthur. died Saturday
at her home in Bedford County after
long illness.
She was native of that county
and a member of Ivy Greek Methodist
Church. Mrs. Arthur is survived by her
husband: three sons, Alexander Arthur
of Lynchburg and Walter and Conner
Arthur; two daughters, Mrs. S. r.
Padgett and Miss May Arthur, and a
sister, Mrs. c. w. Owen, all of Bedford
County.
Mrs. Arthur's grandson, Marion Spen-
Ger Arthur, 4. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Alex
ander Arthur, died Saturday at Lynch
burg Hospital. She is survived by six
brothers and three sisters.
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Miss Mary Padgett. ~. Dies.

LYNCHBURG, Va, March II (Spe-
ciaD Miss Mary Jane Padgett. 70.
died Saturday at Lynchburg Hospital.
She was a native OF Bedford County,
but had lived here many years. She
Is survived by two brothers, D. 3. and
j. r. Padgett, of Lynchburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-11
Maple Sugar Camps Opening.

OAKLAND, Md, March IL (Spe-
eiaD Stuart F. Ham.-n. a member of
the Garrett County Bar. is now pro-
duciing maple sugar and syrup at his
camp near the Cove, in this county.
tree sap having been active during the
past several days. Other camps are
opening rapidly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-11
Navy Will Receive Bids.

The Navy Department announced to-
day that bids for garage and repairs
to quarters of the Naval Observatory
will be received at the Bureau of Yards
and Docks until IL o'clock March 90.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-11

In conducting their campaign of
teaching the nation how to shoot. Soviet
army officers have turned out prodigy
III the person Of an S2-year-old Russian
peasant from S'noinnv. who recently
Iaade a record Of 986 points out of a
, rsasSible 1000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-11
Terra Alta Wife Has Triplets.

OAKLAND, Md. March IL (Spe-
ciaD .-Triplets were born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Lawrence Messenger at Terra Alta,
miles west of here. TWO girls weigh
Az pounds and a boy weighs pounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-11

DR.. Alexander, Fo smer Missionary,
Passes Away in Kentucky.

Passes Away IN Kentucky.
VERSAILLES, KY, March II R).-
Dr. Alexander John Aitcheson Alex
ander, widely known as leader in the
Presbyterian Church and in prohibition
activities within the Democratic party,
died at his estate, WOODBURY. House,
last night.
DR.. Alexander, who was So years old
for several years was a medical mission
airy in Korea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-11
FREE ROAD PHILOSOPHERS.
James Ford, Wanderer, Released
After Arrest as Murder Suspect.

~AItVH nAACNt 09 w UAUGA oUSPeCt'
WILLIAMSBURG, Va, March II
Rl.-James Ford wandering phi
losopher" of the open road, who was
arrested. here Friday on suspicion of
murder, has been released.
Ford, who was believed to be Joe
Gardiner. wanted in New York for
shooting to death a motor cycle police
man, was freed Saturday after police
here had been informed that Gardiner
had been killed in Harrisburg, Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-11

We put especial emphasis on that word "human" You,
OF course, have heard that Calvin Coolidge sphinx
That he had ce-water in his veins That he smiled
Bosh! Calvin Coolidge enjoys joke much you do.
He tell entertaining anecdote you He's
no hail-fellow-wel-me heaven-but he's very
human being.
Those who thought they smart in calling him
sphinx seemed to the of their President
That never worried him. He believed the words of the
President important; that they should be chosen
carefully and used sparingly But Calvin Coolidge, the
man-that's different matter And it's the man who
talks to you in his story
In Part One, in April Cosmopolitan, he tells you the
human reasons why he did not choose to in 1928
They which will touch the heart of every
American; which will make you understand when
he says "It costs lot to be President.
We may exceed our province prophets when we say
that we believe these words by Mr. Coolidge e0N become
historical, but within province editors when
we say that his is the warmly human document it
ever has been our good fortune to publish.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-11-14
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DocKToN ITEMS

9
There will be services at the Com
munity Church Sunday, November II,
at 1870. Rev. Petersen OF Cove will be
In charge
Mrs. Helen Berry, primary teacher
OF the Dockton school. took her Ord
and 4th grade girls to Seattle for ain
outing Saturday. They all report q
flno time.
Mr.. and Mrs, Chas. Keen entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Harrison, and Capt.
and Mrs. T. W. Phillips at dinner Sun
day.
Mr., and Mrs. Fred Durrard and Mrs.
Anderson and son spent Armistice day
with Mr.. and Mrs John Mauritson.
Mr. and Mrs John Martinolich took
IN the Passion Play at the Heilig
Theatre in Tacoma Saturday.
The teachers of the Dockton school
gave splendid Armistice day program
which was enjoyed by number OF
mothers
Mrs. John Peterson entertained the
Ladies' Aid on November 9th at her
home. After the business meeting
delicious refreshments were served by
the hostess.
Mr.. and Mrs George Middlecoff en-
tertained friends from Tacoma Sun
day
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-11-14
D. A. R. MEETS NOV. "a

Owing to the fact that our State
Regent, Mrs. Wesley H. .Du Bois will
be able to be with us on Saturday,
November %, the Elizabeth Bixby
Chapter D. 4. r. will hold Its regular
monthly meeting on that date. Meet
ing will be held at the Parker home on
Maury Island, with Miss Katherine
Parker and Mrs. Nellie p. Jones as
hostesses.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-11-14
MARGARINE HANSEN CELEBRATES
BIRTHDAY

On Sunday afternoon Marcianne
Hansen celebrated her sixth birthday,
with the able assistance of group Of
her little friends. In addition to the
small guests were Marcia's two Grand
mothers, as well as the new baby
brother, who arrived home from the,
city last week in time to do his part
toward celebration.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-11-14
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I will meet all those interested in
taking dancing lessons, either natural
or clogging, next Saturday afternoon,
one o'clock, at the Community Club.
Jean Stone 4
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-11-14
ANNOUNCEMENT

The Burton Community Church will
meet with Mrs. Edsen, Thursday,
November Dist at 1900 o'clock sharp.
All members are urged to come as
there Is much work to do.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-11-14
ELL1spoRT ITEMS

SO ~** y
Judge and Mrs. Claypool have NOV
ed to Seattle for the winter, but will
make frequent visits to their Island
home during the wonderful autumn
weather
The Geo. Thompson family were
delighted to have short call from
Capt. Louie Macmillan of the u. s. S.
Utacarbon. The Macmillan family now
reside in San Pedro, but we're former
Ellisport residents.
A number of ladies represented the
Ellisport Women's Club ut meeting
Of all the Island Clubs at the Com
munity House last Friday afternoon
Mr.. William r. Garvin is driving
one of the new high school buses.
Mr., w. H. Quick of Port Townsend
and Mr.. Jack Young of Port Orchard
were guests at Madrona Lodge over the
week end.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-05
|SOUTHlNGToN PARISH
 TO HAVE NEW PRIEST
Rev. w. H. Kennedy of NewtOwn Named St,
 Thomas Pastor
Especial to the Heraldl


 Southington. June = Rev. w. H. Kennedy, pastor of St. Roses church in Newtown for the past four years, has been appointed pastor of St. Thomas church here by Bishop John J. Milan.
 He is a graduate of Yale univer- sity and studied philosophy and the- ology at the American College in Rome and in the University of Fri -borgue, Switzerland.
 He was ordained to the Catholic priesthood at St. Stephens church in New York city in 1909 and his first appointment in this diocese was as a curate to St. Peters church in Hartford. He remained there for two years and was then transferred to St. Mary's parish in Norwich, where he remained as curate for 12 years.
 His first pastorate was in South Coventry where he remained until four years ago. when he was named pastor of St. Roses church in New town
 He is noted for his ability as a builder. In Newtown he has just completed the erection of St. Roses Casino. giving the parish a modern hall and a theater. He is an excel lent Italian speaker.
 The transfer goes into effect on June 23. Father Kennedy will suc- ceed the late Rev. William J. Doo- Ian as pastor in Southington.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-05
Railroad Leaders to Meet Here
 For Good Will Visit on Friday

An entire days entertainment for a group of prominent railroad off, cials has been arranged beginning at o'clock Friday morning, when General w. w. Atterbury. president of the Pennsylvania railroad. and six vice presidents. as we'll as Chairman E. G. Buckland. of the board of directors of the New Ha- ven railroad. and delegation of officials, including the general managers of both roads will be guests of the New Britain Traffic bureau. Governor John HI Trum- bull will be among the guests.
 The railroad men will arrive early Friday morning in special trains and private cars. There will be at least six private cars. Officials of the New Haven road will motor here from New Haven. Governor Trumbull will motor from his resi- dcnce in Plainville.
 Other officials will travel by regu- lar and special trains, arriving in time for the beginning of the pro- gram at o'clock.
 Will Visit Factories
 Although the itinerary of the visit 10 the factories has been laid out until F o'clock only, the traffic managers hope to have their guest. remain over for dinner in the eve
New Britain herald., 1929-06-05
WEST END FIRE HOUSE
 UP TO FINANCE BOARD
Chairman to Call Meeting on Project Next
 Week

Chairman Edward F. Hall of the board of finance and taxation wtii call his commission in special sea. sion next week to hear . request from the board of fire commission CTS that they be authorized to pro- ceed with construction of flre sta- tion in the western section of the city.
 The cost of the project, approxi. mating $50,0O0, will be met on |, deferred payment plan. no part Of this amount being paid out of this years taxation, under the plan which the fire board will present.
 This plan Is being urged to Ill . reed which has been felt in the Barnesdale district for several years and had been recognized by the finance board and the common council. Heretofore there has been no suggestion of . deferred pay ment plan. other proposals suggest ing an appropriation of 3so,0ee cut of taxation.
 Several other projects have ben carried out under this scheme. and Chairman Hall has assured the Ars board there is no legal hAr to its application for . west end dro 6ta,. ton.
 The common council, at- whese rs. quest the board outlined this scheme referred a report to the beard of finance and will receive recoinmen. dations at the June meeting.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-05
Thousands Watch Big Dirigible
 Los Angeles Gliding Over City

icut Grand Council. Royal and Se- lect Masons. at the Burritt hotel. The ship, sailing majestically along. was first noticed from the hotel ballroom by William Cowlishaw, former char ity department superintendent, who sat facing a north window. Suddenly pointing to the window MT. Cowlt- shaw shouted excitedly, Look! Look!" There's & dirigible passing the hotel'' announced Toastmaster Arthur H. Parker.
 Then ensued rush for the win- dows New Britain men bethought themselves of telephoning home to their wives. A rush for the tele- phones preceded another flush to crowd outdoors for a better view as the ship floated gracefully over the roof.
 Patrons in the dining room, una- ware of what had caused the excite ment, stared in amazement as the banqueters rushed out to the street, and dinners became cold as the reg ular guests followed the crowd.
 The last appearance of the Los Angeles in this vicinity was on May Fl, 1927. the day Charles 4. Lind- bergh landed in Parix.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-05

Cleaning in the sky line like n silver shaft. the United States Navy dirigible Los Angeles floated over this city early last evening.
 Appears Suspended in Air
 When the dirigible was first sighted. it hardly seemed to move. As it continued on its approach to this city it became larger and larger until the hum of its five motors was heard distinctly not only by those who were watching it at the top of buildings, but also by those who thronged into the streets.
 Thousands in and about the city saw the ship as it passed over New Britain. At first there was some con- fusion as to its Identity, but as it came over the central part of the city, the name could be seen plainly on the side of the ship. After passing almost directly over the center of the city. the ship headed in the gen. eral direction. of Waterbury.
 Broaks Up Masonic Baasuet
 The arrival Of the big ship, sud- denly appearing in the heavens caused a sensation resembling mild panic at the banquet of the Connect
New Britain herald., 1929-06-05
COUNCIL WILL PASS ON VOTING DISTRICTS
Nair to Propose Increase in Precincts Under
 Charter Change

Division of the city into voting precincts will be undertaken by a special committee of the common council If g. resolution drafted by Alderman David L. Nair is approv- ed at the July meeting.
 An amendment to the city charter to permit creating of nearly twice as many polling places as now exist has been passed by the legislature: The registrars of voters have taken preliminary steps to establish the new precincts and their recommen- dations will be considered by the committee, since it is Nair's plan to have this group act in an advisory capacty to the registrars.
 It is planned to survey the city to determine the centres of voting population after which the pre- cincts will be created by ordinance.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-05
PRIEST SHOOTS GIRL
 WHO REFUSED KISS
Lithuanian Pastor Com. mits Suicide-Vic.
 tim Critical

Harrison, N. J., June (UP) - Rev. Paul Miezvinis, former acting pastor of the Lithuanian Roman Catholic church of Our Lady of Sor- rows, shot . 22 year old girl here last night and committed suicide. apparently because she laughed at his request for a kiss.
 The girl, Helen Halitaies of kear- ny. is in a critical condition, with two wounds in the chest.
 The shooting occurred at the home of John Silketis, where Miss Halitaies and Father Miezvinis were dinner guests. Mrs. Silketis said she overheard some of the conversation between Father Miezvinis and Miss Halitaies while she was preparing dinner and heard the priest ask:
 "Tell me, Helen, do you like me?"
 Don't be silly, father" Mrs. Sil- ketis said the girl replied. You are . priest and I am only . young girl"
 During the meal. Mrs. Silketins said, Father Miezvinis asked Miss Halitaies to kiss him, but tho girl only laughed.
 After dinner Father Miezvinis and the girl returned to the parlor while the Silketis washed the dishes in the kitchen. Soon they heard three shots and found Miss Halitaies wounded and the priest, grasping a revolver. dying.
 Father Miezvinis was acting pas tor of the church of Our Lady of Sorrows until last February. Since then he has been in Chicago and Amsterdam, N. Y. Yesterday he re- turned here and called on Rev. George Fitzpatrick, pastor of the Holy Cross Roman Catholic church. Father Fitzpatrick said Father Miez- vinis paced the floor nervously, smoked many cigarettes and remark ed:
 "The bolsheviks are after me-"
New Britain herald., 1929-06-05
BLAST KILLS THREE
 IN OIL DIS1lLLERY East Braintree Explosion Flames Visible 70
 Miles Away

East Braintree, Mass. June Rl Three deaths resulted from an explosion and fire at the Fore river plant of the Cities Service Refining company early today. Frank Ford, an employe, died at the Quincy hospital this forenoon and the bodies of two unidentified men were found in the ruins,
 Damage 95OO,OOO Property damage estimated as high as $500,0O0 was caused by the explosion and fire.
 The missing were Gordon c. Chase. night superintendent of the plant, and Henry Minor. a work man. Both are believed to have been killed, although the bodies have not been identified. The in- jured were Mark Hennerbury and Ulman Almquist.
 The blast rocked the surround ing territory for miles, while flames were visible in Provincetown. go miles distant. Persons living within half mile to the windward of the plant were ordered from their homes. Fire apparatus was sum- moned from Brockton, stoughton. Holbrook, Weymouth. Cohasset. Hingham and Hull Boston sent it's Foamite apparatus and a fire boat.
 10000 Barrels of OH Burn
 The fire was confined largely to the distillery portion of the re-
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New Britain herald., 1929-06-05
Paint Painter Painted
 With Didn't Stay oa Jol

According to 5ud9ment hAAd- ed down by Judge Themas J. Molloy in the court of common pleas in Hartford yesterAay Aft- ernoon Joseph Martin. painter. must pay Abraham Wintx, pfep- erty owner, $1So damages for unsatisfactory work on the' plaintiffs house. @
 According to the ruling re. ceived by the plaintiffs atter- neys. Hungerford | 9axe, the defendant agreed to paiat the plaintiffs house and ''Ao . good job." The argument befers the court was whether . goe4 3ee constituted suppIying nsa&sstal or only the labor. It wa0 aaeA that the paint was aAultaeaAe1 with . cheap substaaco AAA three months after t baoa1 te- peel. Efforts ts have tAe c.; fendant return ana fel1ol1 the condition were uAnoooGo ' was alleged. ae1 Hssoue the plaintiff slss ese tsSG1u1fns ' was claimed. u
New Britain herald., 1929-06-05

ming. The morning will be devoted to a trip to the factories, luncheon at the Shuttle Meadow club at noon and the afternoon to playing golf on the club grounds. George T. Kim ball, president of the American Hardware Corporation. will be toastmaster at the luncheon. Charles F. Parsons is chairman of the golf committee.
 William Wallace Atterbury was taken from his position of vice president in charge of operations of the Pennsylvania railroad by Presi- dent Wilson on October s, 1917 and sent to France as a brigadier gen. eral in charge of construction and operation of United States rail- roads in that country. May 31, 1919. he returned to the Pennsylvania railroad after having been given the Distinguished Service Cross by the United States government. the Champion Order of the Bath by the British government, Commander Of the Legion of Honor by the French government and Commander of the Order of the Crown by the Beligun, government.
 Atterbury Yale Graduate He is 63 years old and was born (Continued on Page Ei4ht.I