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Evening star., 1929-12-15

Plans for a campaign to police and
censor aCf ertising and selling methods
in the used automobile field are now
under consideration by the Better Busi-
ness Bureau of Washington, it has been
announced by Louis Rothschild, direc-
tor of the bureau. This announcement,
it is pointed out, does not mean that
the bureau regards the secondhand car
business methods in Washington to be
particularly reprehensible. To the con-
trary, comparatively few complaints
from members of the public claiming
Misrepresentation or unfair dealings in
used cars have been received by the
bureau and the present campaign is
being formulated largely to meet the
demands of uSed-car dealers themselves
who are desirous of having ethical
standards adopted for more complete
accuracy In advertising and selling
methods.
Improved Practices Discussed.
Improved practices in the second
hand car field was the subject of an
afternoon discussion at the recent con-
ference in San Diego, Calf, of the
46 Better Business Bureaus located
throughout the country This meeting
was attended by the local director, who
reports that the plan started by the
Cincinnati, Ohio, Better Business Bu-
reau was discussed as that organization
has instituted a successful method of
improving practices and eliminating
misrepresentation in the used car field.
In Cincinnati, young men taking eco
nomic courses at nearby universities
were employed to check up on adver-
tised automobiles to determine whether
or not the machines were accurately
and fairly represented.
It was announced at the California
conference that not only has the pro-
gram improved used-car advertising,
out that the dealers themselves are de-
lighted with the response of the public.
Readers of advertising have responded
in greater numbers to offerings when
they knew that advertisements were
b2ing checked by an impartial agency
for their protection.
Few "Gyps" in Business.
"Of course" Rothschild says, "some
of the questionable practices of the old
'hoSS- trading game have naturally
drifted into the secondhand automo-
bile field and while the vast majority
of dealers are honestly trying to serve
the public, there are few who deserve
! no other name than 'gyps.' These few
may bring the entire trade into diSre-
pute If allowed to continue their nefa-
riouS practices, such as doping old en-
gineS, or doctoring Speedometers.
Even in Washington, the Potter
Business Bureau has received a few
complaints of automobiles advertised in
the classified columns of newspapers as
being certain year models when the
purchaser ultimately found that the
car was manufactured several years
earlier. A recent typical example was
of a light car advertised as 1926
model when the car on sale was really
a 1924 model Not only has this hap
pened in exceptional cases, but it is
| believed that such advertisers are court
! ing criminal action inaSmuch as such
| Misrepresentation is a violation of
| the local advertising law.
Evening star., 1929-12-15
GAS TAX EXEMPTION
FOR CONSUMER URGED
Keneipp Says State Laws Should
Clarity Who Is to
Bear Levy.

The gasoline tax is deductible In Ill
ing income tax returns where the Ian
guage Of the State law specifically lists
1t as tax on the consumer, according
to George e. Keneipp, manager of the
District of Columbia division of the
American Automobile Association, who
contends it is clear the consumer always
pays the tax, regardless of the wording
of the law; therefore, the consumer
should be allowed a deduction in all
instances.
However" he continued. "the bureau
has put a strict Interpretation on the
State gasoline tax laws in the rulings
already made. Consequently, in States
where the bureau rules that the gaSo-
line tax applies to the dealer, the only
remedy remaining for those States is
to amend and clarity the State gaSo-
line tax laws so that the language OF
the act specifically levies the gas tax
on the consumer.
1.-THE gasoline tax in force in the
various States this year will yield a
total revenue of approximately $685.
100000, which If construed as tax
on the consumer in the various States
would amount to a considerable saving
to the motoring public"
Keneipp declared that the Bureau Of
Internal Revenue has already ruled that
the gas tax is deductible under an in
depreciation of the laws of Delaware,
Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New
York, North Carolina and Virginia. On
the other hand, If the tax is added to
or made part of the business expense
of the owner of such motor vehicles,
it cannot be deducted separately as a
tax
The A. A. A. club executive asserted
that decisions have also been rendered
by the bureau with respect to the States
of Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland and
Ohio, holding that under its interpre-
tation of the gasoline tax laws of these
States the tax is levied against the
dealer, and therefore is not deductible
by the consumer in filing his income
tax returns.
Evening star., 1929-12-15
0XCARTS LICENSED.
San Salvador Requires Giraffe
Permit" on Mud Highways.

The natives in the Central American
republic of San Salvador have not yet
adopted such modern transportation de-
velopmentS as stop lights, motor cops,
traffic tickets, gas tax and no parking
signs, but they are making progress
they require license tags for oxcarts.
feurS in the republic must attach the
little traffic permit to his creaking,
neutrality-suspicious. vehicle before ven-
turing on the mud-paved San Salvador
highways. These tags are much smaller
than American automobile license
plates, being only two and five-eighths
inches by five inches. The disadvantage
Is offset to great extent, however, by
the fact that it is possible for a pedes-
trian to follow a hit-and-run driver at
any easy strolling pace and still get
his number" A brisk walker could
even go home first and get pencil.
Evening star., 1929-12-15
AUTO EXPORTS GAIN.
October Business, However, Showed
Usual Recession.

Automotive exports for the first 10
months of this year were valued at
$51O,O23,l56, as against $440,l77 1892
during the January-October period of
1928 and 1922 2,097,974 for the entire
year of 1928, according to P. r. Matix.
automotiVe division, Department OF
Commerce. The monthly average for
the l0-month period of 1927, 1928 and
1929 is $34, 4,626, ,068, $44,0l7,739 and
$51 ,002,315 respectively.
THE usual seasonal recession was
evident in overseas automotive trade
for the month of October, the total
business amounting to $34.660, 1887, the
lowest figure for the year thus far
recorded.
Evening star., 1929-12-15
The Windshield Wiper.

You have probably noticed that your
vacuum-operated windshield wiper stops
working when you are climbing long.
steep grade. If the glass becomes
clouded under such conditions throw
out the clutch a moment and the wiper
will clear it. But don't keep the clutch
out so long that the car loses headway.
Evening star., 1929-12-15
Wiping Rags Save Time.

If you want to keep your new car
looking spick and span without spend
ing a lot of money on washing and
polishing. get one of the chemically
treated wiping rags now on the mar
ket and rub of the dust and stains fire.
quently. 1t takes only a minute or two,
and saves much money and time later
Evening star., 1929-12-15
How to Turn Curves.

When approaching a blind curve to
the left, don't turn the steering wheel
too soon. Keep to the right and in
against you, and then swing sharply to
the left.
Evening star., 1929-12-15
AUTOMOTIVE BRIEFS

Raymond Rocca, secretary and treas
urer of the Triangle Motor Co., local
Ford dealers, announces this week the
completion of the three-story addition
to their building at North Capitol street
and New York avenue.
Evening star., 1929-12-15
Adequate Warning Needed.

Such program, however advan-
tageous, will not be adopted by all
States and all railroads at one
swoop. The factor of inertia en-
ters into any new program and we
must face the fact that signs at
New Britain herald., 1929-10-09
GIRL, 15, ON JOY RIDE
 WITH LIQUOR SERVED
Brought to Police Station After Auto Trip to Hartford with
 Men and Women.

A 15 year old girl who elaine to be IS was brought to the police station last night by Officers ". J. Mccarthy and John Griffen, from 422 Main street, and was turned over to the juvenile probation au- thorities after 1t was learned that she had been on a joy ride to Hart ford with three men and two wom- en, and they had liquor to drink on the trip.
 The girls father told Acting Ser geant P. c. Cabelus that she left home last Saturday morning. Mrs. Olive Skaparus of 422 Main street admitted, according to the police, that she was one of the women in the party, and they bought their liquor in New Britain before going to Hartford. On the way back, she said, they stopped in Stanley Quar- ter park and one of the men got out of the car with the 5 year old girl, returning in about five minutes.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-09
PLAN ID OBSERVE
 ELECTRIC JUBILEE
Club to Suggest Illuminating
 Central Park, City Hall

Plans for Lights Golden Jubilee celebration, which will be held in New Britain the week of October 21, were discussed in detail at spe- cial meeting of the New Britain Electric club held last evening at the State Trade school. President Harry A. Sharpe has been working for sev- cral weeks with the clubs executive committee in an effort 10 promote local interest in a fitting observance of the 50th anniversary of the Edl- son inCandescent lamp. Various means of celebrating the jubilee were presented 10 the club by Presiden, Sharpe.
 Bernard L. Crampton. local illum- mating engineer, represented the Chamber of Commerce in the ab- sence of Ralph H. Benson, secretary of the chamber, who could not be present Mr. Crampton mentioned the probability of joint meetings and
New Britain herald., 1929-10-09
Friendly Indian Clubs
 Begin Fall Meetings

The first meetings of the Friendly Indian clubs were held at the Y. M. c. A. yesterday afternoon. Fifteen boys attended and signed up for the clubs. It is expected that about twice that number will be present next week if the World Series is over by that time. Gossip has it that several of the bucks of the tribes forgot all about the pow WOW when they passed radios, and local play ograph which were giving play by play accounts of the game.
 The friendly Indian program is for boys between the ages of 10 and 12 years. Each week the tribes hold meetings which consist of a short business meeting and discussion group. after which a recreational program is enjoyed. These vary from one week to another. Consid- erable time is spent in the wood working shop where the boys make various useful articles. Last year several boys build looms and did Indian bead work.
 The boys who joined the clubs are Leo Putorak, John Buckley, Joseph Casey. Henry Winger, Groth, Leon ard Birnbaum, Thomas Josephson Walter Skrorupski, George Nuss, Ed mund Marx, Howard Johnson, Roy Jackson, Joseph Halloran, and Henry Lasch. The club leaders are Charles Sexton, Leon Dickinson Herbert Ritter, and Karnick Toro- sian.
 Tonight the weekly meeting of the leaders council will be held in the boys department at S:30. Final arrangements for the two Halloween parties which are to be held later Tn the month will be made.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-09
London. Sees Hone

London, Oct. g LP-London news papers today expressed high, but by no means certain, hopes of success ful outcome of the projected naval reduction conference to be held here in January. The issuance of invita- tions to the five powers to partici- pate held the foremost place in the news columns today.
 The possibility that not all of the five powers will accept the invita- tons was suggested editorially on the ground that the view was held per sistently in some quarters that the preliminary London Washington conversations represented an at tempt to impose an nAnglo-American plan of disarmament on the other powers.
 There seemed no present assurance that the conference would lead to an all around agreement, although those and other adverse suggestions were treated merely as suggested possibilities, and not as expecta tions.
 The conservative Daily Telegraph thought the prolongation of the bat tleship building holiday might be secured and some advance made on disarmament but added: "A compre- hensive tive-power agreement on matters left untouched at Washing ton in 1922 is not 10 be looked for" :"
 The laborite Daily Herald remark ed the suggestion in the invitations that the Kellogg pact be the starting point of the agreement, and then said: "On the basis of the Kellogg pact a sweeping all round reduction should be possible, but on any other basis an agreement will be difficult. If not impossible, owing to mutual fears and mutual suspicious"
 The liberal Daily Chronicle also dwelt on the importance of the Kel- logg pact, which. 1t remarked. had altered fundamentally the whole po- sition since 1922. "All the great powers signed the undertaking to renounce war as an instrument of national policy and if that under taking meant what it said it's sigma tories need no longer arm against one another and large measures of reduction have become impossible
 The liberal and progressive Daily News professed to have "the high est hopes of drastic material reduc- tion in the whole field of naval armaments,"
New Britain herald., 1929-10-09
TRENCH WITHHOLD
 INVITATION ANSWER
Further Study Planned Before
 Action Is Taken

Paris, Oct. 9 UP)-The French government decided today to with hold its acceptance of Great Brit aims invitation to the five power naval disarmament conference, pending further study.
 It was understood that the gov ernment would take at least two weeks to examine thoroughly the disarmament propositions outlined in the formal invitation sent out by Britain's secretary for foreign af- fairs, Arthur Henderson,
 The decision was announced after a meeting of the French cabinet.
 It was learned that the members Of the government individually favored acceptance. On the other hand they thought it advisable to have Minister of Navy Georges Ley gues prepare a detailed report set ting forth the French viewpoint on the subject of cruisers and sub marines. The cabinet will study this report at one of it's forthcoming sessions,
New Britain herald., 1929-10-09
THE, PALACE

4 young woman, so comedy that she appears before the public as "the most beautifully formed woman in the world" jeopardizes her beauty and laughs at death in becoming a human torch in George B. Seitz' FBO production, Hey Rube," which is to be shown at the Palace theater today and to- morrow.
 The young woman is Ethlyne Clair, one of Hollywood's beauties, and the role which causes her to dare destruction is that of Zelda" |" a faminine high-diver, who, as a. human torch, is one of the deni- zens of a small-town circus and carnival in which she makes a 100-foot fire dive" into a shallow pool of water.
 The selection of Miss Clair for such a rugged role, which at the same time represents the essence of femininity, occasioned an eX- haustive search among eligible young actresses in the motion pie ture capital.
 Together with Miss Clair, Hugh Trevor and Gertrude Olmstead heal the cast of Hey Rube" which, di- rected by George B. Seitz, numbers Bert Moorehouse, Walter McGrail and James Eagle.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-09

refuse to facilitate the task of the preparatory commission of the League and the general disarma- ment conference which should fol- low" said the Matin.
 The most important point for the French is submarines, the Matin ob- served but as Arthur Henderson, British foreign minister. freely ad- mitted, Great Britain and America cannot abolish them without con- sulting France. we have only to maintain our position" the paper said.
 Petit Parisien also saw the pro- jected naval barley as a sort of prologue to the work on disarma- ment being pursued at Geneva
 The radical party organ Oeuyre expressed much the same views as the other papers.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-09

Technical moving pictures show, ing steam power developments wer, enjoyed during the evening. Pres, ident Sharpe closed the meeting witt announcements of the schedule Gi work facing the executive committee Secretary David Miller announcet that Parker w Fairbanks. electrica engineer, would address the next regular meeting on The Pennington River Power Development"
New Britain herald., 1929-10-09
LADY LIES" AT CAPITOL


 In "The Lady Lies" at the Capitol Thursday. Friday and Saturday, Par amount has produced powerful dramatic but at the same time, ab- sorbingly human romance drama that should add greatly 10 the pres- tige of the sponsors and to that of it's featured players, Walter Huston, Claudette Colbert and Charles Rug gles. At the same time it will doubt less start the upward climb to great CT successes of two wonderful child actors, Virginia Deering and Tom Brown.
 The Lady Lies is the story of a prominent and successful lawyer who is a widoWer and who, to the disappointment of his two young children and his relatives, falls in love with a woman who is not, in their opinion, of an equal social standing with him. The family pow CTS of intervention are brought to bear and the plot deals with the weighing in the balance of a true love affalr and a famlly's selfish ambitions. After numerous situations which are shot through with clever dialog and tense drama, the romance reaches a logical elimination.
 Huston and Miss Colbert are ideal ly fitted for a talking picture of this character. Each is a finished actor, a veteran of the Broadway stage Ruggles, who furnishes the comedy relief, is another stage favorite.
 The Co-feature will offer Warner Bros. vitaphone talkie "The Time, the Place, and the Girl' with Grant Withers and Betty Compson.
 Beginning Sunday at 4:0O for an entire week the Capitol will offer Warner Bros. all color sensation, "The Gold Diggers of Broadway"
New Britain herald., 1929-10-09

ference at Geneva. is understood by Prime Minister Mcdonald to be binding only after all five of the powers have reached an accord linn iting all categories of auxiliary war craft.
 Unlimited tonnage for France, it is recognized, might change the sit uation for Great Britain to such an extent that the contemplated cur tailment of it's cruiser fleet of 339,- 900 tons by 193s would be regarded as no longer feasible.
 That might also affect. to some extent at any rate, the willingness of the United States to scrap all of it's submarines, the largest fleet of any notion, and reduce it's prepon- derance of destroyers 10 150,OO6 tons I1-1
New Britain herald., 1929-10-09
Vagrant Seeks Term
 To Get Warm Home

PaWtuCket, K. T., UCt. (UP) Seeking a winters haven where he would be assured Of warmth and three meals a day, John Sul- llvan, 72, formerly of Holyoke, Mass, appeared in district court here today as a voluntary defend ant.
 He pleaded guilty to a vagran- cy charge which had been pre- fcrred against him at his own re- quest, and left the courtroom with a smile on his face after Judge Lellan J. Tuck had given him a six-month sentence in Providence county jail.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-09
AGE" AT STRAND

" Hat lS lHt Cal ItlcSS age
 This question is answered in striking manner in "The Careless Age" the First National -Vitaphone picture which comes to the Strand theater Thursday, Friday and Sat urday.
 It is adapted from John van Dru- ten's sensational stage play, "Diver- sion," and deals with the hectic love affair of young medical stu dent and a sophisticated actress.
 Douglas Fairbanks. Jr., is cast as the boy, and Carmel Myers portrays the actress, while Loretta Young plays a beautiful young English girl. A splendid all-star cast is seen in the picture, including Holmes Her bert Kenneth Thomson, Doris Lloyd, Wilfred Noy and Ilka Chase.
 The story has a background Of London and the Continent. Some Very spectacular settings were pro- Yided for the production.
 The Careless Age" is said to be one of the outstanding dramatic screen stories of the year.
 , It provides both Fairbanks and Miss Myers with the most difficult roles they have yet attempted in their respective screen careers, and It's coming is awaited with intere.t by their many admirers here.
 The vaudeville program is fea- tured by five all-star attractions headed by Charles Bennington, late star Of Dearest Enemy" with his New York Newsboys' Harmonica band.
 Beginning Sunday for four days the Strand will present Buddy Rogers and Nancy Carroll, together again in illusion" an all-talking, singing, dancing hit.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-09

joint action of various civic organi- zation in the city. He described the possibility of Illuminating Central park by means of amber streamers of floodlights. as well as decorating the front wall of city hall in ap- propriate fashion. The club mem bers approved these plans and di- rected the executive committee to approach Mayor Angelo Paonessa, Park Superintendent Clyde Filing wood, and others in authority.
 On behalf of the Chamber of Con- merce, Mir. Crampton presented the club with 50 Edison jubilee posters which the members decided to dis tribute and have on display in public places.
 Plan Special Exhibits
 A1r. Crampton told of plans form ulated by the chamber for special jubilee lighting exhibits in the busi- ness section of the city. In the open discussion, plans for securing the cooperation of theater owners were developed.
 Three members were added to the club executive committee, Arvid H. Anderson. Douglas Y. De Mers, and Howard D. Clark, the enlarged eX- ecutive committee consisting of the three new members and Harry A. Thomas w. HinChliffe, John NJ. MacFarlane and David c. Miller was given full power to act in the name of the club.
 During an informal refreshments period, John NJ. MacFarlane descrIb- ed the recent boat trip and inspec- ton of the Westinghouse lighting ex- hibit in Grand Central palace which was sponsored by the New Britain Chamber of Commerce.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-09
WaShinQtOn HOpeflIl

Washington officials are obviously hopeful, however. that the Japan CSC, French and Italian governments will find it possible to go forward along the line of the idea expressed In the invitations statement that the Anglo-American negotiations have reached "a stage at which it is pos sible to gay that there is no point outstanding of such serious import ance as to prevent an agreement"
New Britain herald., 1929-10-09
MISS ALICE BRICK sHOWERED

4 misceIlaneOus shower was given for Miss Alice Breck at her home at 35 Oak street last night. The house was prettily decorated in pink and white. 4 mock we'd ding was performed with Miss Hanlok as the bride, Miss Helen Durany as clergyman and Miss Nellie Marson as bridegroom. Miss Durany entertained the 25 guests and games were played. Miss Breck will become the bride of Michael Kerner on October 2S.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-09
WHEELER ESTATE s2.ooo 900

BrlQgepOrt, OCt. pl-An estate which may approximate s2,OO0,O00 Is distributed by the will of Dwight c. Wheeler, late president of the Acme Shear company who died Sep- tember 2S, was filed for probate to- day. The family members are the principal benefciaries.
 After providing for the widow q guaranteed annuity of s25,OOO, ani setting aside funds for children and grandchildren, the will provides that upon either the death or rcmar- riage of the widow, distribution shall be made of one-third of the trust funds, In stipulated sums to employees and long list of rela- tives, and also the Newington home for Crippled Children. and the Caney Creek Community Center, Inc.
 The last named are to be given $2,500 each.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-09
What Congress Is
 Doing
Wednesday

W edneSuay Senate continues tariff debate.
 Tuesday
 Democratic-republican independent coalition struck another senate ti- nance committee amendment from tariff bill
 Senator Hef1in, democrat Ala bama. questioned accuracy of cot ton report and asked investigation of census bureau.
 Proposal 10 make buyer of liquor equally guilty with seller was at tackled by Senator Hawes, democrat, Missouri.
 Letter defining farm boards posi- ton on crop stabilization was sent to senate agricultural committee.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-09
Erpuch fO Accent?

Paris, Oct. R>-The French press today expressed the view France would accept the British in vitation 10 a naval barley in Lon- don in January.
 Tt is hard to see how we could