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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-22
MYSTERIES OF OLD
| MAY Be UNTANGLED
English Expedition to Examine
Ruins Of ZimMbVe

Washington, D. c.. Feb. % -
Where did the Queen of Sheba &C
quire the 100 talents Of gold she
presented to Solomon?
Whence came the gold for King
solomon's drinking and eating ves-
sells and that which embellished his
throne Of ivory?
From what place did Hiram, King
OF Tyre. receive the vast treasure OF
gold brought by water in his hun
dreds OF galleys?
These mysteries OF antiquity may
be cleared up through the work Of
an English expedition recently ap.
pointed to examine the ruins of
Zimbabwe in Mashonaland, South
ern Rhodesia." says bulletin from
the Washington. D. c.. headquarters
OF the National Geographic society.
African Relics OF Biblical Period
mo connection between the ruins
and Sheba's queen and Solomon and
Hiram has been found. But the gold
mines OF Rhodesia were worked
during an era corresponding to the
reigns Of those monarchA, and many
relics found in the temples and
other ruined buildings are distinctly
Asiatic.
THE ruins of Zimbabwe are the
remains Of an ancient city. which
could have contained huge popu-
Iation. They are located In the
southeastern part Of South Rhodesia.
about 200 miles inland from the
east African coast. and visitors 90
there from Victoria. the nearest
town other than native villages. Vic
toria Is on = railway line and Zim-
babwe has an up-to-date hotel for
tourists. situated In the midst Of the
ruins. Picturesque landscape fea-
lures add to the attraction of Zim-
babwe ~ Z tourist resort. Much OF
! the glamor surrounding the ruins
has been dispelled by their neat ap-
pearance. Debris has been cleared
away md Immaculate sign boards
point the way to the glories Of the
R,~h+, ~. .Eo,,ow Tho Array,
"a r.icle. a., Egvnt,or Arabic,
.,a pa..,.. or,.., ~. 49, ..,,,d
IN the min. one re,ic :. an Egyn.
t,.r n.ur. 9TH . h,erov,vrh,c ~.
scription. partly defaced. but with
the word Osiris still deciphera BILE
d..d IN tho ev,,ra wos ~. c.r
toucha ~ rhotbme. TIT q king a,
Eevnt vbo ruled about Tho Won,
1Iso nc Five 400 n.tona b,rd. mo =
souna which .rchaeo,oo;st. doc,o :.
resemble image. ~ bird. sacred -
......th phoo,,,,,, ao,t,, M.
in.trune ont. nv m,Lirv iova,rv A.
ma.t,, ,tar.,,. .nd .rnooront. a..
a,nsrart fror, tho.. r.ad hv ~.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-22
Gibraltar To Have
American Memorial

Gibraltar. Feb. ~ R-The United
States battle monuments commission
Of which General John J. Pershing
10 the head, has decided to erect
here memorial to United States
navy men who lost their lives In the
western Mediterranean area of the
World War. The British govern
ment has already consented to the
erection of the monument and the
commission u discussing the selec-
ton Of Z site with local authorities.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-22

Its history may supply the history
Of the entire country.
Some explorers believe the Zim-
babwe ruins are not an ancient
Asiatic center OF industry but mag
nified kraals built by Bantu natives
about 400 years ago. However. no
explanation OF the presence Of the
Phoenician and Egyptian relics has
been made.
"Zimbabwe was the mythical
dead city of Sir Rider Haggard's
She 1t also figures in his other
novels. Allan Quartermain' and
King Solomon's Mines The natives
regard 1t with superstitious fear.
These facts have helped make 1t a
city OF mystery and conjecture"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-22
Gold Star Mothers
Measure Approved

Washington. Feb. % (UP)-The
so-called gold star mothers bill was
favorably reported today from the
senate military affairs committee. II
would authorize the secretary Of war
to conduct tours free to the battle
fields and cemeteries OF France for
all widows and mothers Of World
War veterans buried abroad. TIL.
house has already passed = similar
bill,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-22
LANDERS AVENUE FIRE

Several companies of fire appara-
tus answered an alarm from Box
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-22
had WEATHER BANE
| OF INAUGURA7l0NS
% Out Of s. Have Ban Spoiled
BY Rain or Snow
BY HERBERT LITTLE

UNITED Press stan Correspondent
Washington. Feb. - (UP)-Bad
weather threatens Herbert Hoover's
Inauguration, II the averages Of
past inaugurals mean anything.
Twenty out Of IS inaugurations
20 far have been marred by rain.
snow and other Disturbances. March
I being one Of the capitals most
Indictment datea
The Inauguration Of Taft. Cleve-
land, Harrison and Polk. were
made highly disagreeable by the
weather to tens OF Thousands OF
spectators. Bad weather this year
would probably result in the cere-
monies being held inside the capt.
toll building. instead Of on the spa
cious capitol plaza, under the pre-
cedent Of William Howard Taft just
20 years ago.
Winter has not let 30 Of Wash
inston At the time OF. Inauguration.
and bad weather this year might
conceivaby result In q renewal Of
the old agitation for Inauguration
in April or May. when the capitol's
spring season 10 well under way.
The elements are blamed by some
for the sudden death Of President
Harrison just . month after in
auguration. Spurning = carriage
present by admirers. "Tippecanoe"
rode 4 horse to the capital, and was
exposed for more than an hour to
unusually cold and bleak weather.
He contracted pneumonia shortly
thereafter.
Snow and sleet and rain spoiled
the Taft inaugural. More than
100000 were expected to hear the
speech. and many had gathered
knee-deep in slush when the cere-
monies were Transferred to the
senate chamber. where only q few
hundred attended. That was be-
for the day Of radio and voice am
pliflers which take the voices Of
speakers outside Of their buildings.
Grant Inauguration
Both Grant inaugurations were
accompanied by bitter cold. and 1t
10 related that q confusion in check
ing Of wraps ut the inaugural ball
compelled many guests to brave the
street on the night Of the second
celebration with very few outer gar
ments.
President James X. Polk gave his
inaugural speech to q magnificent
assemblaSe Of umbrellas. 1t rained
throughout his oath and speech.
The weathed makes a great deal
more difference now than in the
old days. even though the radio
will enable millions OF stay-at- homes
to hear the ceremonies without TAX
ing a chance of getting wet or slip
ping on the ice. The early inaugur-
atoms were all held within the cap
ital. Washington rode seven days
from Mt. Vernon to New York, with
cities along, the way paying him
great honors. John Adams was in
augurated in the house of represent
tatives at Philadelphia. Thomas
Jefferson was the first to be sworn
in At the new capital in Washing
ton, and his speech was made in the
senate chamber.
Lincoln's first inaugural was note
worthy for the elaborate military
precautions and guards, sharp
shooters being stationed in groups
along the line OF march down Penn
sylvania avenue.
Roosevelt's Inauguration was
noted for the great assortment Of
indians. cowboys and other pic
turesque figures In the great parade.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-22

Richard p. smith. son Of Mr.. and
MIRA d. Clark smith Of $50 Farm
inston avenue. Hartford. formerly Of
this city, has been awarded certt-
ficats by the National Honor society
for his high scholastic standing at
the Hartford High school. While In
this city he attended the Nathan
Hale Jr. high school.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-22
Irish Dali Approves
KELLOGG Peace Treaty

Dublin, Feb. % RCThe Dali, by
vote Of IS to so, today approved
a motion giving ratification to the
governments signature on the KEEL
logg pact for remuneration Of war.
The motion was strongly opposed by
the republican wing. followers Of
canon De Valera. Speakers Of this
faction dubbed the pact . farce.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-22
Farewell Address
Is Read by Reed

Washington. Feb. % (UP)-
Washington's farewell address, con-
tanning the often quoted warning
against entangling foreign alliances.
was read in the senate today by Sem
ator James Reed of Missouri.
Selection of Reed to perform the
annual rite was particularly appro-
pirate. For Is years he has fought
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-22

READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADs
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-22

231 at Stanley and Ellis streets at
2:32 this afternoon, for slight fire
at 20 Landers avenue. Practically
all the firemen were sent back to
their houses Immediately on arrival.
as the fire was Of minor nature.
Hot ashes set fire to the rear veran-
da causing about $26 damage. The
property IL owned by Frank Peron-
ace.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-22
Stenographers Barred
Al OREGON Witnesses

salem, Ore. Feb. - N-Designed
to create q further confidential
relationship between . stenographer
and her employer" the Oregon
house Of representatives has passed
a bill providing that . stenographer
cannot DO . witness against her en-
ployer on matters pertaining to In
formation received in IN official
capacity.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-22
CALLED no RHODE ISLAND

Bridgeport, Feb. - N-Rev. C.
w. Parmley. 'pastor of the Advent
Christian church here since Septem-
Der, 1898. has accepted a call to the
Rocky Brook Advent Christian
church In Peacedale. R. l., It was
announced today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-22
SONS OF REVOLUTION IN
WASHINGTON OBSERVANCE
Presideat HaFtalhosne Tells Hartford
Dsners Preparedness and Peaos
Arc Not IDcou1(stent.

Hartford. Feb. - N-"Prepared-
ness and peace-the cruiser bill aud
the KELLOGG treaty. for example,
arc perfectly consistent" some 200
member Of the Connecticut Society
Sons Of the American Revolution
were told at their annual Washing
toms birthday dinner. this noon In
the Hartford club.
Disarmament invites invasion"
declared Richard Hartshorne. prest-
dent Of the New Jersey society. and
the principal speaker at the gather
ing. stressing the principles set forth
by George Washington as president
of the United States In matters Of
military preparedness.
Washington, he claimed. would
not advocate the situation which
exists today. when the United States
has fewer cruisers constructed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-13
Mrs. Cox Left Estate
OF More Than 100000

An estate valued in excess Of
100000 was left by Mrs. Juliet
Hazeltine Cox, widow of William
Van Zandt Cox and daughter OF
Matthew G.. Henry, last mayor Of
Washington, according to the
petition of the executors, William
H. Hannay and Jacob Schaarf
for the probate of her will. Mrs.
Cox died December 2.
Cash, securities and personality
Of the value of $500,000 and real
estate assessed at $329,900 COM
pose the assets OF the estate. Life
annuities are provided for all
servants who had been in her
employ for two years at the time
of her death. Jewelly and house
hold effects are distributed
among the three children, and
the remainder Of the estate is
held in trust for two years after
which a number of requests to
religious institutions are to be
made.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-13
Seeks to Pledge All
To Uphold Law

ternal organization Of yaich !
am or may hereafter become a
member. Is guilty Of violating
any law of my city, state or
nation. I hereby agree to 60 to
that offender, and to him Tor
herl alone, in an effort to con
vince suck member how such
violation constitutes an attack OH
civilization itself.
''d such member refuses to
make the necessary admission
and correction, hereby agree to
so again to him Cor herr with
one or two more so that in the
mouth of two or more witnesses
every word may be established, "
Subsequent provisions state
that II the church or fraternity
member is still Feealcitrant. "the
whole story" shall be told to the
church or fraternity. It then be-
comes the duty of the church or
fraternity to report to the city.
state or Federal authorities and
allow them to take appropriate
action.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-13
GYPED IN EGYPT
MAKES GOOD

The second performance OF
"Gyped in Egypt" presented by
the George washington Univer-
sity Troubadours will be given
tonight, after an opening last
night that was declared an un-
qualified success.
The play deals with the adven-
lures and romance of q news
paper reporter, with the scene OF
the action laid in Egypt. The
third performance of the play
will be held tomorrow night.
Mildred Rurnham and Frank
Westbrook, authors of the play,
showed advantagepusly in the
parts they handled. One of the
features was the Arrangement
Of the chorus, which was divided
into three sections, large, medium
and small girls.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-13
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TONIGHT
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cemher "A. at which varied toys
and goodies will be distributed.
All seats for the benefit to-
night are so cents, Tickets are
on sale at the offices of The
washington Times, the American
Automobile Association and the
Fox Theater. Advance purchase
Of tickets is advisable because Of
the immense crowd that is ex-
pected.
"Hot For Paris is said to be
tremendous scream--far fun
nier than THE Ceck.Eye d
World" Victor McIaglen, one of
the most popular male leads Of
the talking screen, is a WOW in
this picture. He makes real love
to Fiji Dorsay in a picture brin.
full Of romance that is rough
and merry.
Fiji Dorsay is the French
mamma who knocked the country
cockeyed with her work in They
Had to See Paris" along with
viii Rogers.
Also appearing in this all-laugh-
ing, all-talking movietone is 81
Brendel. who gets loose among
the girls and steals the bride. He
is better than he was in "The
Cock Eyed World" and Sunny
Side Up"
The picture is a hilarious COM
|edy drama in the best style Of
Raoul Walsh, author and director.
1t revolves about the first mate
of an Australian windjammer
who holds the Winning ticket in
the Grand Prix SWEEPSTAKES, which
means a million dollars, the eff
forts of the agency to locate him,
and his strenuous effort to pre-
vent them-aIl in, gay Paree. In
terWoven is a spicy romance be-
tween the burly sailor and a fas-
cinating dancer.
One hundred members OF Jobs
DAUGHTERS. Masonic organization,
will attend the benefit. The party
will be led by Mrs, G, w. Hoover.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-13
ICE HALTS WORK
IN ALEXANDRIA

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Dec. 13.-
During the past "a hours more
than a dozen auto accidents have
been reported, caused by the ice,
and street forces were laid off
yesterday until the weather dries,
as Superintendent Cleveland says
it is impossible for his men to &C
complish anything in the present
condition of streets.
The case Of Maynard link, 20,
OF Braddock. charged with assault.
ing 13.year-old girl, was trans
ferred to Fairfax courthouse yes
terday.
The State game and inland fish.
cries commission met here today,
with A. w. Robinson, chairman.
presiding. Sportsmen have been
invited to attend the afternoon
session and express their ideas on
needed legislation.
D. K. Kellogg. of the r., F.. &P.
r. r., spoke at the Kiwanis Club
luncheon yesterday. Arrange
ments are being made to distribute
Christmas presents to the poor, a
list of whom Is being prepared by
a welfare officer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-13
NEW CLUE
IS FOUND
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office with the information which
he gave the Jury while closetcd
with It more than aIl hour.
Although declining to comment
on the possible value Of either
MenzEnaIl,s testimony or Of what
the three witnesses are supposed
to know, Rover said he consid
cred IL necessary to hear them.
Rover had hoped to complete
the investigation today and have
the jury submit its findings to
the court this afternoon. How.
ever, the Staples testimony II
the former policeman stands by
his statements to various people,
may cause the Grand Jury 10
look further into the case and
delay presentation Of its report to
the court.
The report, unless something
further develops, viii be murder
ct the hands Of a person or per-
sons unknown" 1t is understood,
Every prop has been rudely
kicked from under the carefully
planned and buiitrup suicide"
theory broadcast by police Off,
eials.
The various ISLANDERS on Scriv-
ener's character, told TO ID news
papermen on the night Of Octo-
Der 80, 1926, by the then Chief Of
Police Edwin ID. Hess0, the then
chief Of detectives, but now chief
of police, Henry q, Pratt; Detec-
tive Lieutenant Edward J. Kelly,
and others, have been directly
denied by witnesses before the
Grand Jury. Many Of these wit
nesses were directly nisquOted,
they declare, in the police stories
given out st the time.
Scrivener was slain in an alley
just off N Street, near Wisconsin
Avenue, in Georgetown, on the
early morning Of October IL,
1926, He was to have married
rfiss Helen Barnes Parker, Of Ber-I
lin, Md on that day. Miss
Parker Is now Mrs. John =. Mara
gon, Of Chicago, She and her
husband, q former pal OF SERVE
ner,s, were important witnesses
before the Grand Jury.
For 10 days the police ap-
parently hunted for his slayer.
Suddenly they ceased their activi-
ties and in q epress conference"
gave out a statement that SERVE
laer had committed suicide be-
cause Of financial difficulties and
disease. Both these caIlards were
dispreven before the present
Grand Jury.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-13
Ball to Explain Law
For Z0ning and Planning

CLARENDON, Va, Dec. 13.-
State Senator Frank l.. Ball hav-
ing announced that at the session
of the Legislature he will intro
duce a bill providing for a joint
zoning and planning commission
for Arlington and Fairfax coun-
ties and the city of Alexandria,
Plans were completed last night
for q joint session of the boards
of directors of the chamber of
commerce Of the three commune
ties.
p, P, Woodbridge, executive sec
rotary Of the Arlington County
Chamber Of Commerce. stated that
arrangements have been COM
pleted for the meeting to be held
in the rooms of the Alexandria
Chamber of Commerce in the
George Mason Hotel, Alexandra,
Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock,
December Is. Senator Ball will
explain in detail the features of
the bill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-13
Reprieved From Chair
He Just Laughs At
HOOdoo Friday

OSSINING, N. Y, Dec. Is
GN.S.) Here's one man more
than glad of the opportunity
to brave Friday the 18th.
Fifty minutes before, he was
to have paid with his life in
the electric chair for the muir
der of Mrs. Emilne Harrington,
in a New York apartment two
years ago, Frederick w. Edel,
was granted a reprieve by Gov.
Franklin d. Roosevelt, last
night
Thank Cod" said Edel in his
death cell, when notified of the
governors action. TN tickled
stiff. The governor did the
right thing"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-13

A panacea for the ills that af-
flict the police department and
law and order in general has
been turned over to Major Henry
G. Pratt. police superintendent.
by Reefy Minor Nichols, 900 block
II st, N. W.. who describes him.
self as 50 minister without q
church" It consists of "a voilIn,
tary pledge to God, man, city.
state and nation" One hundred
copies of the pledge viii be
mailed to any address in the
United States for 81.
The pledge follows. in part:
II hereby pledge myself. and
al that I have or may obtain,
20 the vigorous use Of this
spiritual vacuum cleaner until
every speck Of the dust Of dry
rot and decay is removed from
the government machinery Of
my city, state or nation.
IL without shopping what,
ever, I come into possession OF
positive proof that some fellow
member in any church or fra
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-13
lawyer 7 AXES
VA. BRIDE

FALLS CHURCH, Va, Dec. Is.
At a picturesque wedding cere-
mony Miss Eleanor Russell East
man became the bride of Charles
Rogers Fenwick. Parents Of both
are among the best-known and
most-respected residents of Falls
Church. The groom is a Wash
ington attorney.
The wedding ceremony was con-
Quoted in the historic old church
known as the Falls Church, which
was founded by George Washing
ton and his contemporaries. The
old edifice was decorated with yell
low roses and chrySanthemums.
The bride was attended by Mrs.
Howard Berger, matron of honor,
and Miss Jean McCardel maid of
The bridesmaids were Mrs. Albert
Francis, Miss Jane Roberts, Miss
Ellen Fenwick and Miss Carol
Eastman.
The groom was attended by his
brother, e. G.. Fenwick. UShers
were Lincoln Coward. of New
York city: Richard Stands, Of
washington; Thomas DeIaSh-
mutt. of Washington; Joseph
Crupper, ir, of Chevy Chase: DIR.
Howard Berger. of Falls Church,
and Laurence Fenwiek, of Falls
Church. The Rev. A. B. Altfatheg.
assisted by the Rev. r. A. Castle
man, conducted the services.
After their return from a we'd
ding trip to Cuba the young cou-
pie will make their home here.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-13
PERSONAL AK
RULES CITED
.photo er uthaerwood : Underwood

The work of the District tax
assessors office and the automo-
bile license clerks is handicapped,
and the public is suffering much
inconvenience because taxpayers
are not informed properly on new
laws governing personal taxes
and issuance of automobile tags,
according to District Commits
Sioner Sidney F. Taliaferro. He
issued the following statement:
"a change has been made in
the law respecting the time of
assessment and payment of taxes
on personal property, which is
of particular interest to the pub
lie.
Heretofore, the law has re-
quired assessment of all per-
sonal property, both tangible and
intangible, as held ON the first
day of January. Under the new
law, the assessment of ali per-
Sonal property, both tangible and
intangible and including money.
is made ON the basis of Sucn
property as held on July /, the
report or return Of the taxpayer
to be made in the month of July,
and the tax thereon to be paid
in two equal instalments in the
following September and March,"
Taliaferro added:
"The exception to the foregoing
is in respect only to automobiles,
which are to be assessed as Of
January !, and personal tax
thereon paid before an automo-
bile tag can be purchased