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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-13
COMMERCE GROUP
NAMES PROJECTS
Fifteen Items Listed by Body
for Accomplishment in
Capital This Year.

A program of activities looking to-
ward the improvement of existing civic
enterprises and the Inauguration of new
civic undertakings was announced fol
the coming year by the Washington
Chamber of Commerce at it's monthly
meeting last night in the Maydowel
Hotel.
In announcing the program President
Charles w. Darr said it may be supple
mented at any time during the veal
should the need arise. The individual
needs Of the District which the cham
Der has Endorsed and for which it will
work were set forth as follows:
Aims Of Chamber.
1. A model airport and increased air
mail and air passenger service for
washington.
2. The Inauguration and successful
conduct of Washington's first annual
Cherry Blossom Festival.
8. Larger appropriations for the erec-
ton Of public school buildings.
4. Continuation and extension OF the
chambers "buy-in -Washington" move
ment.
S. Publication of the first directory
Of Washingtons private universities,
colleges and other educational institu-
lions.
s. To secure needed legislation to
enforce personal liability for automobile
accidents.
Z. To improve automobile parking
situation and secure freer movement OF
trafic.
8. To work for a proper merger OF
local transit systems.
Q. To secure national representation
for the citizens Of the District of Co
lumbia.
Want Greater Parks.
10. To improve and extend the public
park and recreational system.
IL. To aid present local industries
and secure supplementary industries OF
the proper type.
IL. TO fight for fair fiscal relations
and lower tax rate.
Is. To improve and extend the use
Of the port of Washington.
II. To encourage the coming to
washington Of more conventions and
more tourists.
is. To promote all worthy measures
for the advancement of the public
health, social welfare and business pros
perity of the citizens of Washington.
Mr.. Darr laid particular emphasis on
the proposed Cherry Blossom Festival.
He said such q festival, properly
handled, would attract thousands OF
persons to Washington and would result
in national advertising of favorable
nature. The president of the chamber
also commented on the highly success
full nature of the last industrial exhibit
ton. He read q letter from Theodore
w. Noyes, chairman Of the citizens joint
committee for national representation
for the District Of Columbia, thanking
the chamber for the space made avail
able for the committees exhibit, and
expressing the writer's qualification at
the success Of the exhibit as whole.
The chamber adopted q motion to
hold its annual banquet this Winter
in the Maynower Hotel during the
month Of January.
Secretary Dorsey W. Hyde read a re-
port on the condition Of the District
National Guard, calling attention to the
fact that the Governments building
program has resulted in the razing OF
some buildings used by the Guard and
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eventually will leave it without any
housing facilities.
Mr.. Darr announced the names OF the
chairmen and vice chairmen OF the sew
eral committees, and said that the per-
sonnet Of these committees had been
made up and that they are ready to
commence work.
Elwood Street, director of the Com
munity Chest, spoke on Civic Service.
The "conscriptions Of peace" he said,
are fully as important as the conScrip-
tons of war, and should not be dodged
by patriotic citizens. He named waste,
crime. disease and poverty as being
among the greatest social problems to
be dealt with today. and stressed the
fact that private citizens often can be
as valuable as governmental agencies In
coping with them. He urged that all
citizens cooperate to make our city
safe for our lives and our ideals"
The Red Cross was described as an
organization international, semi-gov-
ercmental and popular" in its ramif1ca-
tions by James L. Feiser, its vice presi-
dent. He outlined the accomplishments
of the Red Cross during the past year,
and spoke of the numerous ways it
participates in movements to improve
civic welfare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-13
INGALLS, KEEPS IN TOUCH
WITH CAPITAL BY RADIO
Assistant Secretary of Navy, on
Plane Tour, Is in Oregon
Today.

While Assistant Secretary for Aero
nautics ingalls, is on the other side OF
the continent, he is maintaining con-
nections with his ONCE in the Navy
Department by radio. The Assistant
Secretary, who left Washington recent
~ on transcontinental fight, is at
Pendleton, Greg, today, his office was
advised in radio dispatch.
Mr.. ingalls, is accompanied by Lieut..
Comdr. Robert P. Molten, jr.. his aide
on his flying inspection trip.
The Assistant Secretary Is able to
keep in touch with his Office by radio
arrangements made with the Army and
the Department of Commerce in CO.
operation with the Navy Department.
The Commerce Department exchanged
its working frequency in order to &C
commodate the planes transmitter,
naval officials said.
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EIGHT GRID FANS HURT.
Temporary Stand Collapses During
Game at Dubois, Pa.

DUBOIS, Pa, November IS tP).-Col-
lapse of temporary stands at the PUNK
utswney-Dubois High School foot ball
game here Monday resulted in injury
to eight persons, three seriously. Many
others suffered slight cuts bruises and
sprains. Six hundred persons were in
the stands when they collapsed
Those seriously hurt were Marion
Good. IT, compound fracture of the leg;
Thomas Ross, 10, injured internally,
and Thomas Grif1ths. Is, broken collar
bone All reside here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-13

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woodwork or furniture in your home.
BY the right protection" we mean a
varnish that will retain its lustre under
most severe use >. such as the Certain
teed Universal Varnish we recommend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-13

Austria and Poland, finding the
United States almost CLOSED to pro-
spective emigrants, will send their sur
plus inhabitants to Peru, which country
has granted 100000 acres for settle
n1hnt
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-13
Fighter Does Not
Succur11b to Cold!

Army men learn to take care of
themselves. and they don't pamper
colds like many civilians. They knock
them out between morning and night,
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These Dealers are Organized
to GiVe You an Unusual Service for
Your Painting Problems

The dealers listed herewith have the
kind of information that should be
of use to you on your paint problems.
They are united in an endeavor to give
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local home-owncrs the
most careful, helpful, eco
nomical paint service
they've ever had.
Such counsel is yours for
the asking. Each dealer
carries a full line of ertain-
teed Paints, Varnishes, Ena-
mels, ETC., and is prepared
to fill any order quickly.
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NO EVIDENCE IN SCIENCE THAT MAN
 DESCENDED APES
CREATION MAY HAVE STARTEft WHEN TIE REPTILE AND
 APPLE HELD SWAY

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25. P)- pr. Austin H. Clarke, widely known United States biologist, recently flared up spontaneously and went on record as saying that there is no evidence in science to prove that man descended from the ape. Dr. 'Clark's new theory differs widely from the long famous Darwin the ory of mans descent. and even goes so far as to say that creation Of the human race may have started back where the reptile and the apple held sway Even So he ap- pears tC have the better of the ar- 9ument
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TWO FISHERMEN ARE DEAD IN KASAAN BAY.
 BQDY 0F ONE FOUND

KETCHIKAN, Jan., 26, [P)-Two fishermen died, one by drowning and cre by exposure, when their rowboet capsized on Kasaan Bay. A search party was sent from Kasa an when the men failed to return from cod fishing expedition.
 They found the lifeless body ol Thomas Bunard, 29, on the boat which was bottomside up; the body of Frencis John, 28, is not yet re- coveted.
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hGED MILLIONAIRE DIES IN D!NGY RlQN
 AL0NE, UNA7 TENDED

CHICAGO. Jan. 25, lPl-In a Iingy room in the Tenement dis trict at 1o02 West Adams stre3a, the body of Benjamin Wyott, 50 vears-o7d, and heir to an estate worth between three ard five mil lion dollars Was found.
 He died unattended, probably of pneumonia. It was not until then that the police found that he WAS somebody.
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AMONG THE FIRST
 GLIMPSE SPEED JAR

LONDON, Jan, 25, (P)-Premier Stanley Baldwin and Sir William Joyson Hicks were among the hundreds to get first glimpse of Capt. H. O D. Segraves' new racing automobile Golden Arrow in which he hopes to set a record of 240 miles an hour in Florda next month.
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GOV. ROOSEVELT I'LL

ALBANY, Jan., 26, (P>-Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt is suffering from cold and is under the care 3f the physician at the Governor s mansion.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-01-26

CHICAGO, Jan, 25, (P)-A com- mittee of 15 found vice is on tho v'ane in Chicago and youth pro- rectcd. It closed 305 resorts in a year.
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PAGE FIVE
CHICAGO FAIR 1893

CHICAGO, Jan, 2S, lP)-Arcfi- tects rlanning the Chicago Worlds Fair to be held in 1883 are prepar- Ing attractive arrangement for the 100000 visitors they say will See the exposition from the air.
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A GREAT SUCCESS

CHICAGO, Jan., 25, (P)-Madame Ganna Walska's debut in Chicago as a singer was great success. She appeared before a capacity audi ence which accorded her generous applause.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-01-26

[. s. Coast ana GeodetIc Surv. } Chart. and Hide Tables. SCHAT. EKER s ALASKA SHOP.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-01-26

SHEAFFERS LIFETIME FGUEN- TAIN PENS AND PENCILS AND STARTERS SKRIP. THE SUC- CESSOR TO INK. Schallerer's AL aska Shop.
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Eaten Crane & Pike Stationary ISCHaLLERER'S ALASKA SHOP.
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BRUNSWICK PHOTOGRAPHS IND RECORDS. SchaHerer's Alas Ea Shop.
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Brown & Hawkins-Quality First.
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bands appointment to the cabinet. 1t
is said she got the news first through
French newspapers. A cable from Mr..
Lamont ran losing race with news dis
patches. Mrs. Lamont lost no time re-
turning to the United States, but she
arrived after the Inauguration.
She is included in the little coterie of
official women classified as 'old friends
of Mrs. Hoover" The acquaintance OF
these two ladies began through the
mutual engineering interests of their
husbands.
Mrs. Lamont was Miss Helen Gertrude
Trotter of Chicago. When she married
Mr.. Lamont. in 1894. two families of
third generation Chicagoans were united
The Lamont home at Lake Forest Is
one of the finest in that section of fine
houses. The entire Lamont family are
fond of boating, and are expert fisher
men and swimmers Mrs. Lamont and
her daughters are excellent golfers, also.
Daughters Debut Awaited.
The appointment of Mr.. Lamont to
tie cabinet was applauded by the
Chicago colony in Washington. They
are looking forward to the debut of
Miss Gertrude Lamont, pretty, talented
and 10. Another daughter is Mrs.
Chauncey Belknap, New York. A son.
Robert Patterson Lamont, jr, received
the Croix de Guerre and the Military
Medal for service in France. He is
married and lives in Chicago.
Mrs Lamont, always a supporter Of
philanthropic and welfare movements In
Chicago. dresses charmingly, and has
grace and poise which fit her we'll for
her duties as cabinet hostess.
Copyright, 1920
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-28
HUNT BOOTLEGGER
IN FATAL SHOOTING
Police Seek Light on Death
of Connecticut Man Called
I Suicide.
BY the Associated Press.

STRATFORD, Conn. April 81
Search was being made yesterday for a
bootlegger who police believe may throw
some light ON the fatal shooting of Oh
Z liver BeardSlee, 81, an avowed woman
hater." in connection with whose death
his 28-year-old widow is being held,
Mrs. Beardslee told authorities her
husband shot himself because he be-
neved there was something between her
and a bootlegger she knew only as
Jim
An autopsy disclosed that Beardslee
died yesterday from a .22-caliber bullet
fired into his left temple. No powder
marks were diScernible.
Mrs. BeardSlee, a former telephone
operator, declared her husband held the
revolver some distance from his head
and pulled the trigger with his left
hand. The mans dying declaration was
that his wife had shot him.
Mrs. Bcardslee asserted the shooting
eliminated a quarrel over fancied at
tentions paid her by bootlegger, whose
place they had just visited After they
had bought whisky. she said, the boot
logger drove them both home.
Beardslee was the son of wealthy par
ents and was looked upon as eccentric.
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MRS. LAMONT. LIKE HUSBAND.
is KEENLY INTERESTED IN ART
Family Has One of Finest
Collections of EtChings
in Country.
Commerce Secretary's Wife,
Fond of Music, Has Aided
Young Artists.
Ely MARGARET HART.

Mrs Robert Patterson Lamont, wife
of the Secretary of Commerce, shares
her husbands interest in art.
The Lannon'S have one of the finest
collections of etchings in the country.
1t is we'll known attraction in their
beautiful residence at Lake Forest, near
Chicago. While Secretary Lamont cen
tiers his artistic interest on etchingS, his
wife is actively In touch with art in its
other phases.
She is passionately fond of music and
lends her patronage to outstanding
musical events in Chicago. Music lovers
in Washington hailed her coming, and
she will be sought as patroness OF con-
cert and operate programs here dur
ing the new administration.
Has Sponsored Young Artists.
In her Lake Forest home Mrs. La
mont often entertains artists from the
Chicago Civic Opera Co. She has spon-
sored the debuts of promising young
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singers, introducing them at home con-
certS.
In addition to the etchings the La
mont home is filed with art objects of
various descriptions from all parts of
the world Mrs. Lamont collected many
of these during her travels.
Travelling is Mrs. Lamont's principal
avocation. She has spent much time
abroad during recent years, and she was
in Paris when she heard of her hus-
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Noted Norwegian Dies.

OSLO, Norway OP.-Ellef Ringnes,
brewer. who contributed literally to
polar expeditions of Nansen, Sverdrup
and Amundsen, died here at the age of
So. He financed one Of the expeditions
which searched for Amundsen last
Summer after the latter was lost while
seeking survivors of the Mobile disaster.
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Berlin Plans Huge Movie Theater

BERLIN LP).-Plans have been drawn
for the biggest movie theater in Europe
equipped with latest sound devices. The
building will also house big cafe and
will be erected in crowded working
class residence section.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-19

at some of their meetings were: Wo- mems legislation in United States. including marriage and divorce. laws for women and children in in dustry. national amendment for wo- men. local sociological problems and '. w. c. A. policies and membership problems, the report set forth.
 The clubs have also had joint meetings. Two of the most interest ing events were the nation wide ban quet held in the fall, which was the first of its kind of business and pro- fessional girls in the local associa- tion, and the inter-cl banquet held recently.
 Other events of the department were the hooked rug exhibit, and teas attended by over 15O and the monthly current events.
 The attendance in classes for the year was ,610. that in clubs 71S and in other activities 573 making a total attendance in the department of g. 901.
 At the meeting yesterday tea was served. Mrs. George w. Traut, the newly elected president of the asso- citation for 1929 and 1930, poured. Miss Florence Rice, educational secretary, was presented with a leather bound copy of the Oxford book of American verses in appre- citation of her services for the past two years. An interesting program was presented by Mrs. Traut and Miss Myra Foster and the yearly re- port of the department was submit ted by Miss Rice.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-19
MISS RICE REPORTS
 ON '. W. CLASSES
Educational Secretary Presented With Book of American Verse

The education committee of the Young Women's Christian Associa- tion met yesterday at the home of Mrs. Robert H. Barlow of 51 Lin wood street. After tea was served the work of the committee was taken up and the yearly report was presented by the secretary, Florence M. Rice.
 Realizing the desire for larger op- men and girls in the city, the asso- citation secured the services of a secretary in the fall of 1927 and at tempted to meet this need and aid in carrying out he four fold purpose Of the Y. w. C. A. which is that of enrichment of life through the phy- sical, social. mental and spiritual life Of the individual, Miss Rice related.
 The chief activities attempted by the education department were those Of classes and clubs and the unifi- cation of the departmental work With the activities of the association as a whole. Glasses in the following oupJ'Nto iidN0 bctil So4luuIttd uul ing the year: auto mechanics, cur rent events, dressmaking, French, hooked rugs interior decorating, Spanish and speech arts.
 The activities of the clubs have been varied, the program emphasis being on new books, travel, music and poetry, seasonal parties, welfare H. ok cal subjects and trips to welfare or ganizations in New Britain and neighboring cities. Topics discussed
New Britain herald., 1929-04-19
POLICEMAN SP0|LS
 SALE Of TICKETS
SCares Juvenile Solicitors by
 Showing Badge to Boy

Because supernumerary officer, detective, or some one impersonating an officer, warned a youngster seli- ing tickets fo' concert and social at Trinity Methodist church to desist because the boy lacked license to sell tickets, some of the children identified with the party have been scared into refraining from pursuing a time-honored method of insuring a large attendance.
 The incident occurred in the west end. The boy, it is stated by those party approached man and asked him if he would like to buy a ticket to the children's party.
 Have you got a license to sell tickets on the streets?" inquired the man. The boy of course answered that he had no license and didn't know one was required.
 Well, then don't let me catch you trying to sell tickets again." the majesty of the law replied as he pulled aside his coat and showed a shiny silver badge pinned to his vest
 The boy told the story to others identified with the party and these to their elders, and indignation reigned supreme. Some of the children, fearing the police. refrained from attempting to sell the tickets.
 It has been a custom for children to Sell tickets for a multitude of small affairs taking place in churches. Youngsters frequently go from door to door in the effort 10 help organizations in this manner.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-19

fore he was 10 1aNe testA6o0 foe the state. Stseral coupa.lions M1.s clubbed.
 Following Scuiiy's murder. an as- sistant states attorney who waa in charge of the prosecution. deciar.ld in open court: None Of our lives are safe" Prosecutors, witnesses. jurors and even the presi ding judge received threatening letters and phone calls during and preceding the trial
 Billy Ranieri, son of a Chicago sewer contractor, was kidnaped early last September near his school and he was hell prisoner nearly two weeks, finally being released N hen the police began closing in on the farm touse where he was held prisoner
 Angelo Petitti and Andrew Cap peliano were convicte4 of the kil- naping. Joe Perconti. who was go-betWeen in negotiations for the boys release. was arrested with Petitti but was released and the charge against him later was dis missed.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-19

will be presented by the Newinsto1 Girls club in the Congregational parish house May 10. Those taking part are Cleora Stebbns, Priscilla Osborn. Allison Haynes, Bertha Mil Ter, Eliza beth and Anna Aggoliatti and Doris EweIl.
 Mrs, G Hutchinson of Boston is the guest or Mrs. l.. L. kedick.
 A speaking contest under the aus pices of the w. c. T. U.wiIl be held in the Congregational parish house this evening.
 Mrs. Charles B. Russell and ch'l- dren. Natalie and Charles. are visit ing in Woodbury.
 The volunteer fire department will meet tonight at : o'clock in the town hall.
 Miss Eva Johnson will entertain the Newington Girls club at her home on Kirkham street this eve- ming at 7:3O o'clock.
 A rummage sale by the Ladies Aid will be held in the parish house Tuesday in charge of Mrs. I. Il. Cogswell.
 The funeral of Andrew McNerney who was killed in an automobile ac- cident on the Berlin turnpike We'd nesday night, will be held at his home Saturday morning at o'clock and at Sacred Heart church, Wethersfield at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery, New Britain.
 Newington Grange will confer the first and second degrees on class of candidates Tuesday night.
 Mrs. R. H. Erwin was hostess to the Friendly Hour" Whist clun Wednesday afternoon at the Hotel | Erwin in New Britain. Prizes were
New Britain herald., 1929-04-19

ceived a phone call late yesterd A threatening her husba nds fife un- less he turned over a large sum of money to the caller who, wh n asked his identity, said: Joe will know who"
 Dead in Six Hours
 When she told her husband Of the call, he merely shrugged his shoulders, Mrs. Perconti said. and made no comment. Six hours later he was dead
 Joe Percont. who was 37 years old had a dubious reputation with Joliet police. who connected him with various liquor enterprises. They considered it possible that liquor feud may have been the cause of his assassination: but they gave greater credence to the dead mans come ton with the Ranteri case.
 Another figure in the Ranieri case, one Scully. was killed while the trial of the kidnapers was Tn progress. He was trapped in a res taurant and shot dead the day be-
New Britain herald., 1929-04-19
NEW|NGT0N LEGION
 ELECTION TUESDAY
Former SerYiCemen to Organize
 Post in That Town

Newington, April 19.-Plans for the organization of an American Le- zion post in this town will be dia- cussed at meeting of former servicemen next Tuesday evening at the home of James r. Simpson of Atwood street. About 20 have ex- pressed interest and the promoters hope that a sufficient number will enroll so that charter may be granted by May l when the execu- tive committee of the state has it's monthly meting.
 Arrangements for the observance of Memorial day and the dedication of the war memorial will also be considered Tuesday. All ex-service- men are invited to attend as election of officers will take place. It Is necessary to have 15 members be- fore a charter is granted. None can be affiliated with other posts.
 Fred Hayes of Main street is con- fined to his home with the grip.
 Miss Marvis Boyington, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles l.. Boyinc- ton Of Main street, underwent an operation at New Britain General hospital Wednesday.
 A play entitled ''The Farmerette"