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The Washington times., 1929-11-20
NOTE
TO FEATURE
BENEFIT
Charity for Nursery in
Picking Begins
Tomorrow

The committee having In
charge the reception-sale of The
pekir1R Exchange of Picking,
China, in the Florentine room
at Wardman Park Hotel tomor.
row and Friday is headed by
Mrs. Hummel, wife of Arthur
w. Hummel, head of the Chi
r1ese work of the Library Of
Congress. She is assisted on the
committee by Mrs. JoSSelyn,
wife of the former secretary Of
the American legation Mt Pc
king; Mrs. Kiang, wife OF the
Chinese literateur who trans.
lated THE Jade Mountain
into English; Mrs. Byron An.
drews, who has spent much time
CONTINUED on Page 70, Col. ~
The Washington times., 1929-11-20
NEWS AND GOSSIP OF. SOCIETY IN THE CAPITAL
From LondOn

Miss 9. A. Laurie, who Is con-
nected with the National Gal
lery Of London, is on q tour Of
the United States with her
aunt, Mrs. SoRnerville Collie.
also Of London, with q view to
visiting the principal art gal
leries as we'll as the outstanding
private collections Of the coti1-
try. Starting IN California they
have viewed collections and mu.
seums In the West and Middle
West and win now spend several
weeks. in, the East before sailing
for England. They are at pres
ent at the Dodge Hotel.
The Washington times., 1929-11-20
Mrs. Stimson's Niece

Miss Camilla Edwards, OF
New York City, niece Of Mrs.
Henry l.. Stlmson, is q guest at
the Mayflower with Miss Ellenor
Cook, Of Hartford, Conn.,, who
has appeared in private recitals
in washington on several occa-
sions, once at the Rumanian
legation and another time at
the Congressional Club. Miss
Edwards acts as accompanlst
for Miss Cook in the rendition
of folk songs of central and
eastern Europe. They are en-
route south for a short visit
and will return to washington
in q week.
The Washington times., 1929-11-20
Debutante Date

Mrs. William Corcoran EuS-
tbs will give a reception tomor-
row afternoon from 5 until I
o'clock at her home at 1900
Rhode Island Ave, to present
her daughter, Miss Edith EuS-
tos, to society.
The Washington times., 1929-11-20

apparatus and transoceanic telesfaphic apparatus.
RCA recognizes the responsibility Of it leadership
in the radio industry, and in the present line Of
Radicals it has maintained every requirement Of
quality and endurance which this leadership implies.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27
HUB PLANS DRIVE ON LIQUOR SALES
Drastic Instructions Issued tO
 Police ill Dry Campaign

Bosl on, Dec. 27 R>-Drastic in structions for an intensive and widespread campaign against the selling and serving of intoXicants at places listed as inns. cafes and res taurants were issued yesterday hv Police Commissioner Herbert A. Wilson.
 In orders given to the l9 precinct commanders and read at police sta ton roll calls, the forming of spc- cial details of officers aud plain clothes mon to visit all suspected places. especially on late Saturday nights and holidays. \ IS authorized
 Under present rules, division com manders maintain regular details to investigate such conditions but such special bodies arc not provided for
 Arrested for drunkenness in the city on Christmas Day totallcd 7S. with the total number of all arrests on the holiday being the smallest in the last 20 years.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27
MEXICAN IS SLAIN
 IN BORDER FIGHT
Rum Runners RepuIsed- Fl Paso Faces Dry New Years

Fl l'aso, Tex, Dee. - P,-This c;tl today faced a more or less dry New Years Day as Il result Of q gun battle between alleged rum runners and border patrolmcn which cost the life Of one man and the free dom Of another.
 An unidentified Mexican. abou, .5. was Slaln aS he rose from d barri- Cadc and another man was captured when patrolmcn surprised q gang of eight or 10 mon attempting to carry liquor across the river about five blocks from the city'S business dis trIct. The smugglcrs took refuge be- hind an cdrthen wall around an oil storage and put up a strong battle. After one of them was slain, how ever, inc rctrcAtcd across the river, protected by rifle fire from the Mex iCan side.
 Forty gallons Of liquor were sciz- ed. The Christmas supply of whislcy here has been seriously curtailcd hy q Mexican gang war across tho Rio Grandc and officers believe snug Glcrs catering to the New Years Day trade will he discouraged by the bat tie last night.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27
Woman Found In Jamestown Drift
 Believed Missing Utica Wanderer

Jamestown, \. Y.. Dec. 27 UP) The mysterious disappearance of Mrs, Bccchcr NJ. Grouse, prominent tlcA \. I.. society woman, was be- IleNed solved today with the finding Of an unconscious woman in a snow drift here.
 ne woman was lying in the snow on the outskirts of the town by three boyS, who assisted her to d nearby nome and called in police. She WAS later removed to q hospital and treated for exposure.
 folice communicated with Grouse at utica. He asked that a picture DC taken Of the woman and rushed 10 Utica, The photographs were placed in the mails early today.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27
BRIDE. .t. DIES IN HOSPITAL

Bridgeport, Dec. v (UP)-A bride of six Weeks,~ died at a hos pltal here late yesterday in her 7lst year. She was Mrs. Martha A. Schmclz. .,EA
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27
WOnan's Mind Blank

Authorities here said the woman's mind is q blank and that she re" members nothing of herself whatso- ever. They expressed confluence the woman would prove to be Mrs. Grouse.
 Besides q strong facial rcscmb- lance. polio" said, the woman has a crooked finger on her hand said ;o be similar to one of Mrs. Crousc's.
 Mrs. Grouse vanished from her nome the night of Novembcr 14. Thousands Of police, state troopers. Boy scouts and volunteers searched the territory around Utica for days. but found no trace of her. Later thc hunt extended throughout the na
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27
TOBACCO H0LDUP
 TRIAL CONTINUES
YonkerS Men'S Confessions Pre-
 sented by Police Today

Bridgeport, Dec. v UP)-D, ,- fense witnesses were called today in tho Jury trial of John Sltladnov and Bert Figlcr. both of Yonl,crs. N. Y charged with hjackinS a sl5,O00 truck load of tobacco in Grecnwic,I nearly four years ago
 Greenwich, YonkerS and West chester county park police wclc the prosccUtion'S witnesses cstcrdav. They testified concerning Figlcr's al, ltecd confession last July and re- garding reported identification of the men by Joseph C. Bcdncr, the victim.
 Alfred TcrbIsh Of the Wcstchest, county park police, testified Figl"r told him he and Skladony sold the tobacco for SS,o0O 10 Moe Free l. man.
 Both accused took the stand iH their own behalf yesterday and de- nied participation in the hold-Ip.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27
CHAMPION FEEDERS
Leading Players in National League Are Being Replaced By Better Performers.

New York, Dec. 27 UP)-Field ing may be important factor in ma jor league baseball but Earl Sheely, former Pittsburgh first baseman and Andy High, St Louis Cardinal third bascman are finding the distinction of leading the National league in fielding an empty honor.
 Sheely, recently released to the minor leagues. today was officially named the champion National league fielder ot the 1929 season. High. is slated 10 be displaced by Frankie Frisch.
 Champion fielders among the reg
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27
DEPUTY OUSTED BY PARITY

Rome, Dee, v P)-Depu,y Mi 'hcle Crisafulli Mondio has been de- prlNed of membership in the Fascist party because of "a grave act Of indisciplmc."
 Notice of th.s action was con tained m a communique from inc press office Of the Fascist party. It stated that MondIo at first had becn given sentence of indetcrm.nate suspension, but that this had been changed into Withdrawal Of has party membership card"
 No further details were made public.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27
NEEDY REMEMBERED
 ON CHRISTMAS DAY
Confidential Exchange Report Mirrors Generosity Of City

Persons who contributed checks toys and other evidences of Christ mas cheer for needy boys and girls through the Herald Santa Claus iund, to the confidential exchange maintained by the Welfare associa- 'ion. helped to purchase dinners and addltlonal toys in many cases where extra funds were needed according 10 Miss Cora M. Bcale, executive secretary.
 More than 100 families were rc- clplents of Christmas cheer through Inc generosity of local families, in diVlduals and organizations, accord ing to a tabulatcd report from the exchange.
 Dinners were provided hy the following, the names Of families be- Ing submitted to the holiday cx- change list through the public wei fare department, Visiting Nurse. Welfare Association Department Of State Aid to Widows, probation department, responsible individuals representing schools, churches. etc.:
 Elks, 54; Salvation ..rmy. o5; Xii wanis club. 9; s. x. l.. Tel en- ployes, ,; DcMoIay. l; Boy Scout troop No. 1, 1; Mothers club, l.: Young Women's Missionary society. First Congregational church. l.; Young Peoples society, i; North X Judd clubs, f.
 One individual took six families for general Christmas cheer: an other individual took one family: 2l individuals contributed cash dona- lions to the Welfare association for Christmas cheer; five others contrib utcd through the Santa Claus fund of the New Britain Herald. r. tG r. Corbn club, r. &5 r. Corbin Girls club, Stanley Works Girls club. As syrian American club, Fellowship club.
 Nathan Hale Jr. high school, class S-1. donated money which was earned through their own effort.
 The Sunday school classes of the stanley Memorial church provided toys, trees and gifts to three Vel
 
 group of interested people pro- vided toys and candy to children in three families.
 The Welfare association supplied about 50 families of children with toys and clothing through donations made by the Lions club, First Con- Trcgational church, Junior Avhicvc- mcnt, Girl Scouts. East Berlin school, Week Day Religious school and many individuals and by pur- chascs made possible through gifts of cash.
 Ono class at inc Central Junior high school, S-2B, contributed d Cfristmas tree and trimmings.
 Tho following organizations clear 2d their own holiday giving through tho confidential exchange: E,lks, Sal Nation Army, Fafnir Bearing Co.,. North X Judd, Nickel q Week club, | 'orbin Screw corp. Methodist church. Sunshine society, St. Marks church, Baptist church. Council Of Catholic Women, Home Service Bu- r'au, American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, American Rcd rroSs.
 The American Legion Auxiliary Furnished a party to - children known to the Welfare association. The Confidential Exchange cleared about 33o families.
 In addition to the number Of fam iilcs cleared through the confdcn- iial exchange the Salvation Army sent out about GO moro dinners.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27
RUM-RUNNER EXILES
 SURRENDER TO POLICE
Colony of IS Americans Cut to t5 By New ArrcstS-Thrcc
 Face Charges

Detroit, Dec, v (UP)-Thc colony of IS alleged American rum runners who have been living in exile in oa'lada to escape arrest on federal indictment. was cut to 15 today with the surrender of the third to leave the group.
 Leo Cellura, alias Black Label" surrendered yesterday 10 face the indictment which charges him with brlblnG inspectors Of the customs border patrol. He pleaded not guilty and posted S10.000 bond.
 Norman E. smith, another of the cXllcs, surrendered q week ago. An other, Billy Brewer, was taken for ride" and shot 10 death in North Tonowanda, x. T., last week.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27

the hope Of realizing the independ. cncc Of part of western Manchuria
 Recent reports from Hailar and other towns of the western district have told Of efforts to establish some form Of independent govern, mcnt, which Chinese officials charg- cd was instigated by the Soviet.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27

ulnr players in the various posi.ioss were:
 Sheely, Pittsburgh, b. 99G; CrisA Cincinnati, 2b, .9S4; High, St. LouE 3b, .967; Jackson, N. r.. ss, 9b 4s Allen, Cincinnati. cf, .9SS; P. WaneT Pittsburgh, If, .9S7; Stephenson, Chir cago. If, .9S4; Lerian, Philadelphia, (, .9S6; Vance, Brooklyn, p, 1000.v
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27
Soviet State Reported
 in Western Mancnuria

Iiarbin. Manchuria, Dec -
 lI)-A communist government supported by the Soviet has been established at Hailar, Manchuria. an oIilclal Chinese announcement said today.
 The announcement said the gov had been established by the Mongollan young mcn's party with
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27
THREE. SENT TO PRISON

London, Dee. 2 Up) --. Three tured last Friday after attempting q robbery at the Hotel Savoy, were sentenced to prison terms today.
 Mario Capolini and Maurice Stanc, both of whom pleaded not guilty, were sentenced to three months i'm prisonment ana Jack German, who pleaded guilty, was sentenced to six months. They said they lived in Montreal.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27

Interested in Religion

ton. Grouse offered a reward Of
 $5,ooo for information of her where
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27

She is 5S and in ill health when sh' disappeared. Shc had been dccp- Iy interested in religious cults since in" death of T daughter several years ago and at one time during the search tn" gathcrin. places of ori- ental cults in New York city were sCrutinizcd.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-27
INDIAN OFFICIAL DEAD

Philadelphia. Dec. 27 lPl-Scott Brown Mercier, S2, more than 2si years an official in the bureau Of Indian affairs in Washington, died last night in hospital here from injuries received in motor acci- dent Christmas Eve.
 His identification was not coln- pleted until yesterday He was widely known in governmen:a a1 circles and was said to be the oldest alumnus of Dickinson college.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-11
NURMI and WIDE DECIDE
ON RUNNING CAMPAIGNS
Phantom Finn and Swedish School
master 10 Start Competition
Very Soon.

New York. Jan. IL R-Paavo
Nurmi. the Phantom Finn, has def
initely decided the time for the be-
ginning of his second invasion of
American tracks and his Swedish
rival, Edwin Wide, has indicated
that his decision may be made soon.
Official announcement that Nurmi's
debut will be made in the Brooklyn
college games Jan. 10 was made
yesterday when his entry for a spe.
cial 5000 yard invitation race was
received. Although Wide has made
no decision yet. he indicated yester-
day that his first start may be in
the Newark A. c. games. Feb. Z, but
that much depends on his condition.
A field limited to six of Americas
leading runners will provide compe-
tition for Nurmi in his first race.
Invitations have been sent to Leo
Lcrmond, Boston A. A. distance
star, Owe Anderson. a member Of
the Finnish Olympic team, and
Frank Titterton of New York. In
order to give the Flying Finn every
chance at record breaking. times
will be taken at intermediate
distances
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-11
bURRITTS AGAIN
TO Play PEX70S
Locals Meet SouthinSton Team
at Arena Tomorrow Night

Still bearing bruises from its Bit
ter battle with the Southington ~"
basketball five In Southington We'd
nesday evening, the Burritt team will
take the floor tomorrow evening at
the Stanley Arena with high hopes
of making it two straight wins over
the boys from the Pexto town. The
Burritts emerged ~ to 81 winner
Wednesday evening after 4 wild and
woolly game that took on the, APP
pearance of a free-for-a all during
most of the conflict.
The Southington outfit forced the
locals to extend themselves to the
limit to cop the verdict but the Bur.
ritts arc confident that they will run
roughshod over the visitors on the
large Arena floor. The "Y" team,
however, is just as confident that q
large floor will benefit it and will DO
out to even up the series.
So far the Burritts have won nine
out of ten games and have captured
their last five games in row. The
team will be prepred TO make it ten
Saturday evening and will take tho
floor with its strongest lineup. The
return of 'Hammy' Darrow's shoot
ing eye Wednesday evening has en-.
couraged the Burritt followers.
Manager Ken Saunders plans to
start Yakubowicz and Havlick at for.
wards. Luty in center, and barrow
and Carlson In the back court. Gill
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-11
new BRITAIN HIGH may
BREAK into win COLUMN
Local Basketball Team To Meet Gil
bert High of Winsted To-
morrow Night

An attempt to break into the win
column will be made by the New
Britain High school basketball team
when it plays the Gilbert High
school Of Winsted in that town to-
m morrow night. This will be the first
of a home and home game series.
Coach George NJ. Cassidy will rely
on his strongest team to take the
game. He will have Herman
Schmarr at center. Henry krasze ~
ski and Alex Zaleski, forwards. and
Captain Eddie Sowka and Louis
Landno. guards. In reserve he will
have Billy Ross and Joe Bogdanski,
forwards: Lipman and Grip. guards,
and Jsadore Itkowitz. center.
This will be the last game Coach
Cassidy will have with his veteran
lineup before the Triangular League
games with New Haven Hillhouse
and Hartford Ugh. His two regu-
lar forwards and'tw regular guards
will he graduated in February.
Coach Cassidy will take only his
first and second teams on the trip
which will be made in private auto
mobiles.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-11

No matter which way the tide Of
battle goes in the Industrial Basket
ball League tonight 1t will leave sew
eral teams tied for placed in the
upper part Of the league standing.
Tonight's attraction at the Tabs hall
will feature P. e. F. Corbin and
Stanley Works in the first of the
mems games and Fafnirs and STAN
ley Rule in the second. A girls
game will be played between Lam
.ders and Corbin Screw teams.
Fafnirs are now in second place.
Just a half game behind Corbin
Screw. If the Bearing Makers win
over New Britain Machine they will
be tied for first place with the
Corbin Screw team. but II they lose
they will be tied for second place
with Stanley Rule. Corbin Cabinet
and possibly the Stanley Works If
the latter defeats P. & r. Corbins.
IF r. & r. wins and New Britain
Machine loses a triple tie will re-
suit for seventh place. If both win
lIlP NeWIldtICS Will ne Ileu WIFI lHe
Stanley Works for fifth place.
This years Industrial League was
never any closer. Exactly three and
one-half games separate the P. &
r. Corbin team in second last place
from the Corbin Screw quintet in
first place. This is remarkable
when consideration is given the fact
that eight teams are crowded into
this small spacc. Tonight's games
may make the race tighter. There
is p possibility that p & F. Corbins
will win and il they do then halt
game will be cut from the distance
between the first and eighth place
teams. Since the Screw Shop team
is not playing. it will not have the
opportunity Of increasing its lead
over the other Guintcts.
EiuIes 7
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-11
BRISTOL ENDEES
Play PLAINFIELD
Bell T0WnerS to Get Chance for
Revenge Tomorrow Night

Bristol, Jan. 10-The fast-step-
ping Plainfield quintet, which in
flicted the most humiliating defeat
of the season against the New De-
partures, will provide the opposition
for the Bearing Makers in the
weekly attraction at the State
Armory on Saturday night.
This will be the third meeting of
these clubs this season, the previous
two contests having been divided on
a fifty fifty basis Plainfield appear
ed here early in the season and pro-
vided the Carrollpen with stern OPP
position, forcing the locals to travel
in high gear all the way to escape
with 1887 decision. The contest
was a nip and tuck affair until
Whitley" Bernot, star center of the
visitors, was forced to leave with a
sprainad ankle. After his departure
the Bristolites forged ahead to win.
Plainfield avenged this defeat in
decisive fashion two weeks later in
Plainfield when they romped to a
81 to 81 win over the Carrollmen.
Both clubs are anxious to win
Saturdays tilt and the fans are
certain to witness plenty of action
when Referee Billy Coyle blows the
opening whistle at 9 o'clock.
Plainfield will present it's strong
est lineup showing Brusso and Kas-
per forwards, Bernot at center, and
Dissinger and Tisdale, guards. The
New Departure will counter with
Picken and Cullum in the front
court. Richtmeyer in the Jump posi-
ton and Manning and Waterman,
guards, with Malcolm, Marchinek
and Carney in reserve
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-11
ELIGIBILITY rule
STAYS IN EFFECT
Inter. Church League Rids Sell
Of Alleged Ringers

A decision to continue In effect
the eligibility rule which bars from
play any men not members Of their
respective organizations before the
opening Of the season was made last
night at a meeting of the Inter-
Church basketball league board of
managers at the Y. NJ. c. A. and
assurances were received that the
measure would not be broken again.
Two games were played last Satur-
day under protest because of the. use
of ineligibles, but the managers of
the two offending organizations ex-
planned last night that their breaches
had been due partly to lack Of
knowledge OF the rule and partly to
lack of time to get proper teams to-
gether. Each one submitted q re-
vised list of member-players.
The new lineup of the Everyman's
Bible Class, as turned in by Man
ager Albert Fengler, lists himself,
Defining Hewett, Harold Welt. Mer-
win Johnston and Fred Swanson.
Manager Walter Stohl of the Stanley
Memorial team submitted a new list
including himself. David Stohl. Ellis
worth Carroll and Fred Ritter.
The South Congregational church,
which has a conflict in date on
March 10, was given permission to
play it's Church league game against
the First Lutherans on some other
night. 1t is expected that this game
will be played on Thursday evening
The Lutherans will be allowed to
book an outside game to be played
during their regularly scheduled
hour on Saturday night.
1t was voted that tine team win
ming the league championship should
be entered in the state tournament
for church teams, the league bear
ing the expense of the entry fee. Re-
ports from the sale Of season tickets
were very incomplete, but two teams
reported an excellent business In
this respect.
Three games will be played to-
morrow night. The st. Matthews
German Lutherans will play the st.
Marks Episcopal church team in the
opener, which will start at 1880
o'clock. In the second game the
First Lutherans and stanmors will
clash, and the last game will bring
against each other the South church
and the re-made Everyman's Bible
class.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-11
Preparations to France
Go Into improvements

Paris, Jan. II P)-The French pro-
gram for public works. involving
a total expenditure OF six billion
francs, is said in wcll-informcd cir
Giles to be one of the reasons for
the insistence at Berlin on re-
duction of reparations payments.
German observers" it is said,
have inspected the Improvements
Icing made in all French ports.
here the quays are now lined by
German electric cranes. and where
rev qlays arc being built TO re-
ceive more mechanical lifting and
Transporting machinery from Ger
many, delivered on account of rep
aratiCnS.