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New Britain herald., 1929-11-12
WOMAN C0NFR0NTS HOSTILE NE|GHBORS
Murder Suspect Undergoes Se-
 were Ordeal in Probe

Camden, \. J, Nov. 12 LP, - Gladys May Parks, also known as Mrs. Baker" was subjected today to the severest ordeal she has un- dergone since authorities began to test the "coHfession" she has made to offset their charge that she mur- dered two children.
 She was compelled to face hun drcds of her former neighbors, and listen to their threatening con- mentS, when she was taken to the Camden houses in which the two little children of Alan Rogers, a Woodbury insurance man, met death.
 For 40 minutes she was kept in police automobile outside the 5th street house where four year old Dorothy Rogers came 10 her end, from what Miss Parks describes in her confession as slap on the face. Then she was taken 10 a house on Burns street where she says Timothy, two years old. was killed by a fall down the stairs.
 While officials were in the first house visited. checking up on the narrative the woman has given of the way in which Dorothy died, fully 200 men, women and children mill
New Britain herald., 1929-11-12
Barbers Take Exams
 At CapitOl ClOakrOOm

Hartford, Nov. 12 (P-Thirty-six applicants presented themselves in the house cloak room of the state capitol today with customers" for examination by the state barbers' commission. The commission today announced intentions of strictly en- forcing the law relative to renewal of licenses It has been found that although the state law requires a renewal of licenses on the first Of October in each year, many have failed to do so.
 It is the intention of the commits sion to revoker such licenses after two years, and boss barbers, mploy- ing unlicensed barbcrs, will be sub. ject to arrest. It is also the in tention to enforce the regulation prohibiting the use of cake soap. Powdered soap only is permitted. 50 as to provide individual soap for each customer.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-12
DEAD NAN LEAVES
 SCENE OF ACCIDENT
Truck Driver Surprised to Learn
 "YiCtim" Had Vanished
,Sreciol 10 the Herald)

Berlin. Nov. 12-Convinced that an occupant of the car which had crashed into his truck this morning at 2:20. was dead, Alec Arbour, Of New Britain, pursued a car that had picked up another occupant. Failing to get the man he was after. Arbour returned to the scene Of the crash only to find that his supposed dead man had disappeared.
 According to the story told by Arbour, who is employed by Joseph Arbour ,& Son of New Britain as truckman, he was proceeding to- ward Berlin near Silver lake, when a large sedan darted out of the morning fog, smashed against the rear end of his truck, skidded across the road and turned over. Two occupants emerged from the completely demolished car, one staggered and fell and the other one ran down the road where he was picked up by a passing motor- ist.
 A report was made to the Meri- den police and Sergeant Gustave Ekdahl investigated, but upon learning that the accident had oc- cured in Berlin turned the matter over 10 the local police.
 It was learned today that two men had been brought into the Meriden hospital for treatment but their injuries were so slight they were released. The car was regis tered in the name of Miss Lillian B. Bonnet of 37 Seaview avenue, Norwalk. The names of the two men who had been in the car were not obtained, nor could they be To- cated at a late hour today by the police.
 The Norwalk car was wrecked in the crash, the entire left front side of the machine being demolished and every pane of glass in the car broken. The car was lowed to a Meriden garage. The truck suffered little damage.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-12
FIGHTS POLICEMAN,
 SENTENCED ID JAIL
John kolodZek Goes Looking for
 Trouble and Finds It

Hey, come here" John Kolodzek called to Officer John Audi about 8 o o'clock last night on Main street, but the officer paid no heed, noting that 'Jumbo.' as he is known. was intox- icated. A few minutes later, as the officer passed him again kolodzek drew off and punched him in the jaw with such force that the off cer's teeth tore the inside of his cheek. Fighting back, Officer Audi knocked Kolodzek down and stayed on top of him but was unable to handcuff him until Officer William Cronin came to his assistance.
 After Judge Stanley J. Traceski heard the testimony of the two po- licemen in court today he sentenced Kolodzek to jail for 30 days on charges of drunkenness, breach of the peace and assault, and resistance. kolodzek pleaded guilty to the charge of drunkenness and claimed he could not remember anything about the fight.
 It was learned after court that kolodzek, who was released from jail few days ago on the plea that his support was needed by his mother. called on Probation Officer Connolly last night in an intoxicated condition, and MT. Connolly would have had him locked up but for his promise to directly home, 4 few minutes later he was in the encounter with the two policemen. He is 25 years of age and lives at 23 Pennington avenue. He has a police record for various offenses.
 Dr. Moses Kupelian. police sur geon, was called to attend Officer Audi and found that the injury was painful but not serious. The officer remained on duty.
 Carl Taranowicz, 34 Of 367 Bur ritt street denied that he had taken drink of liquor yesterday but his wife and Officer Walter Malona testi- fled that he had been drinking, and Judge Traceski sent him to jail for 15 days on charges of drunkenness and violation of probation.
 According to Mrs TaranOwicZ, he was drinking Saturday, Sunday and yesterday. neglecting the bookbind- ing business which he and she carry on. He testified, however, that he went to look for other employment yesterday morning in the hope of earning enough money to insure happy Christmas as there was no hurry for the books on which they were working. He returned home
New Britain herald., 1929-11-12

cafeteria. Miss Lefty Learned and Miss Jane Vessel are in charge of the decorations.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-12
Westport Physician Is
 Expected to Recover

NorWalk, Nov. 12.-iP}-Blood transfusions having stopped internal bleeding that was weakening Dr. Harry s. Philips. Westport physician. Dr. George G. Fawcett, the attend ing physician at the NorwaIk hos pital today declared that Dr. Philips had taken a favorable turn and it is expected that he will re- cover Dr. Philips suffered severe in jurics to his kidneys when he was thrown from his horse in steeple chase race Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-12
NATIONALITY CARNIVAL
 FRIDAY NIGHT AT Y. ".
Picturesque Affair to Have Exhibits From All Parts of
 World.

The Y. w. C. A. gymnasium will be abiaze with colorful decorations for the International Carnival which will be open to the public on Fri day evening of this week. Many young women in picturesque and beautiful costumes, will entertain the guests with folk-dances, songs and customs of variety of coun- tries. Some members of the Russian choir will render several selections Groups of other nationalities will follow.
 Others will represent in realistic fashion, women in their homes. Miss Clara Labaree, recently returned from missionary work in India, will have charge Of a Hindoo matched house. in which some young women in costume will represent the family
 Mrs. Ester Ella will have charge of a booth in which Assyrian wom- en will demonstrate the numerous processes in the carding and spin ming of wool.
 Mrs. s. V. SeVadjian will have charge Of a booth in which Armenian women will exhibit the method of making dainty handiWork. and an expert will show how to mend an oriental rug. Turkish coffee will be served.
 Other exhibits will be from Japan. in charge of Mrs Herbert Johnson, Miss Jane Vessel, Mrs. c. w. Preston; China, in charge of Mrs. Alfred Heininger; Egypt, in charge of Mrs. A. G. Kimball; and Italy, in charge of Miss Elena Misterly.
 Preceding the carnival, there vii! be an information supper in the
New Britain herald., 1929-11-12

ed around the car in which the prisoner was seated with a detective gazing upon her intently and alter nately making comment which she could plainly hear. Miss Parks, how ever. paid no attention to them. At no time did she lose the calmness that has marked her demeanor since she came into the hands of the Camden police, although on several occasions as the crowd pressed close to the car -she drew back and tried to avoid their gaze.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-12
VETERAN SOLDIER DEAD

Westfield, Mass, Nov. 12 P>- Hugh St. Clair Duncan, "A, veteran of four wars, died in his home here last night.
 He was a holder of the Victoria Cross which he received from the hands of Queen Victoria as a mem Der of the British army. He served in campaigns in Egypt, India, Afri- ca and China. At the outbreak of the World War he sought to enlist with both Canadian and American units, but was rejected because or his age.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-12
S1,OOO SUIT SETTLED
Litigants in Action Brought After Automobile Hit Little Girl-Comc to Terms Out of Court.

A settlement agreeable 10 both sides was made in the $l.000 suit which Saul Joseph brought against AIessio Gilormo and Angelo Sabi. 10th of this city, on behalf of Esther Joseph, minor.
 The child was on the road with q group of ether people who were watching the outcome Of a slight ac- cident when an automobile, driven by one of the defendants. struck her. She was taken to New Britain Gen eral hospital where il was found she had suffered a laceration of the nose and other facial injuries.
 Attorney Andrew S. Aharonian of this city and Attorney E. C. Carroll Of Hartford represented the plaintiff and defendant respectively.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-12

without obtaining work, and after having cup Of coffee and a sand wich, he fell asleep on the bed. His wife. coming home, accused him Of drinking and called the police.
 Judge Traceski told Taranowicz he would be better off if he stopped drinking. and Prosecuting Attorney Woods lectured him also, to which that he would take the pledge and never drink again. You told me that before,' Judge Traceski remarked as he imposed the jail sentence.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-12
NOT LIABLE TO PAY TAX

Miss Julia Afro Of 194 Burritt street, whose name appeared in the press last Friday among a list Of persons summoned to court for fail lre to pay their personal taxes, has liable under the lay to pay a tax. il vas learned today. Her name ap- peared on the records through error
New Britain herald., 1929-11-12

who have been on strike nine weeks reported for work. The strike was called when the mill management sought to nave some of the weavers operate six instead of four looms. About 4oU textile workers are nor mally employed by the mill.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-12
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT

MT. and Mrs. William Levenski Of Newington have announced the engagement of their daughter, Bertha, to John Juchniewicz of Newington. No date has been set for the wedding.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-12
Only 30 of 300 Strikers
 Back in PaWtucket Mill

Pawtucket, R. l., Nov. 12 P-The scheduled resumption of operation ot the Hamlet Textile company mill here today was only partly success full. Only 30 of the 300 weavers
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-10-15
Yaden to Make Address
To Southwest Citizens

The Southwest Washington Citi-
zens Association will be addressed
by James G. Yaden, on the subject
of 1.-THE Elective School Board" at
a meeting at the Fairbrother School,
Tenth and E SITS. S. W.. at 8 p. m.
tomorrow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-10-15
C[UBSPLANN|NG
STAG NIGHT

At the annual meeting of the Cap
ital Federation of Cosmopolitan
Clubs, to be held here Thursday, a
stag night" will be among the prin.
cipal features of entertainment.
The stag will be held in the plant
of the N. Auth Provision Company.
Arrangements for the features are
being made by a committee headed
by Phillip Buettner. regional direc-
tor of the federation. A buffet sup
per will be served and there will be
an entertainment program.
Officers for the coming year will
be elected Thursday afternoon, fol-
lowing a luncheon at which delegates
to the annual meeting will be guests
of the Washington Cosmopolitan
Club. The luncheon will be held at
the Occidental Hotel at noon.
Each club in the Capital district.
which includes the District of Co.
lumbia, Maryland and Virginia will
send two active delegates, and a
large number in addition to the dele
gates from each city is expected to
attend.
James ]. Fulton, Of Baltimore. is
the present governor of the Capital
district.
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SLANT" = or
CAPITAL
PEOPLE

DAVID LYNN, architect of
the Capitol, may be surprised
to learn that his office, down
in the mysterious recess of the
building, is generally known as
"the beauty parlor."
And why? Well, he seldom
undertakes a venture which is
not for the purpose of beautify-
ing the Capitol grounds and the
land adjacent thereto.
The office rs full of blue
prints, elaborate drawings by
architects, casts of art and
near-art for Statuary Hall and
a great number of books relat-
ing to the Capitol.
The office is shared by the
indefatigable CHARLES FAIR
MAN, curator of art of the
Capitol, whose book, cart and
Artists of the Capitol" is one
of the Government Printing
Offices best sellers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-10-15
Girl 'Vag' Bares Self
AS Unwed Mother
Staff Photo.

leather shoes and green hat, ''Wie Aron about
% years DID, appeared yesterday in Police Court before Judge
Gus A. Schudt, charged with vagrancy.
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HER ESCORT
SOUGHT BY
POLICE

After being taken into Mary
land and criminally assaulted,
Miss Lenora Holbes, %, living
in the 1900 block Massachu-
sets Ave. n. W., was brought
back to Washington and put
out of her attackers automo-
bile in front of a colored apart
ment in the 1400 block Of T,
st. N. W., she reported to
police of the Eighth precinct
last night.
In highly nervous condition,
Miss Holmes said she attempted to
get into the apartment building and
call a taxi, but tainted as soon as
she crossed the threshold.
An unidentified person found Miss
Holmes and called Emergency Hos
pital. DR.. l. Rutkoski went with an
ambulance and took Miss Holmes to
the institution. where she was
treated for bruises on the breast
and later sent TO her home.
The girl told police she met her
attacker, with whom she had an APP
pointment, at Thomas Circle about
p. m. yesterday. They drove out
the Defense Highway for some miles
and the man parked the car over her
protests. She had been introduced
to him last Sunday. she told police.
His name was not made public.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-10-15

SENATOR SHORTRIDGE
The tourists vho look down
from the galleries With awe
upon the grave and reverend
Senators possibly do not realize
that many of the Legislators
baus nicknames, applied to
them by their sportiVe col
leagues.
The austere SEN TOR
SHORTRIDGE of California is
behind his back--"Smilin'
Sam"
SENATOR DENEEN of hi.
nois, Whose meetings Of the
Committee on Audit and Con-
troll of Senate Expenses are
always to be held NEXT weck,"
is Next Week Charlie"
The great BORAH is referred
to, soto Uoce, as "SENATOR
BORAX."
Republican Leader WATSON
is Sunny Jim," and the emil
nent SENATOR GUY COFF Of
West Virginia, whose gray
frinsed Uranium outshines eUen
the stately dome of SPEAKER
LoNGW0RTH, 10 "Baldy."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-10-15
S1,535 IN GEMS
LOST IN PURSE

Loss Of a red and yellow painted
purse containing s1,535 worth of
jewelry, papers and KEYS. was re
ported to police today by Mrs. Id,
Schaffer. 500 block Seventh St.
S. w.
Mrs. S"haffer told police she left
the purse in a telephone booth in
the place where she is employed
200 block Seventh St. S. w, be-
tween and p. m.
The purse contained A pair of
glasses valued at $35: three dia-
mond rings each set with a large
stone surrounded by several small
stone, valued at $1,000 two other
diamond rings. each of single set
ting, the pair valued at $500: keys,
papers and drivers permit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-10-15
WORKERS LAWS
BAR TOPIC

The topic Of discussion at the din
ner tonight of the Federal Bar
Association at the Cosmos Club win
be the proposed codification OF
laws affecting employees in the Fed
eral service, according to the state
ment Of william r. Valance, pres.
ident Of the association.
Among the speakers will be Seth
Richardson. Assistant Attorney Gen.
eral whose topic will be "Exper.
fence in the Peace River Country"
and C. P. Sisson, Assistant Attor-
new General, will outline the plans
of the proposed Department OF
Justice Building.
The guests Of the association
will include Chief Justice Of the
Court of Claims. Fenton W. Booths
Assistant General George r. Far.
mum; L. Starbuck. counsel of thu
Federal Radio Commission; James
w. Baldwin, chief clerk Of the
Department of Justice; Joseph W.
Cotton, Undersecretary Of Stats
and Robert Fl. Lucas, commissioner
Of tie Bureau Of Internal Revenue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-10-15
Judge Schuldt Eases
Verdict When Man
Admits Drunk

81 was drunk, your honor, but
give me a chance and il / ever
come back here again you can
sentence me to the devil
This frank plea for mercy
caused Judge Gus A. Schuldt. in
Police Court yesterday to suspend
sentence of so days in the case
OF jerome Pinkard, 100 block
Eleventh st. n, w.
Pinkard had been arrested by
Policeman f. Barnett, of the
Eighth precinct, at Massachusetts,
Avenue and Eleventh Street Sun
day and charged with being drunk.
The court declared its iurisdic.
ton did not extend as far as
the Internal regions mentioned by
Jerome. However it took his per-
sonal bond not to repeat the
offense.
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Auditor Reports 49, $780, 664 as D. c. Reuenue Surplus
| A s 7 MICHIGAN
PUZZLES D. {.
COURT

The last Of the Mohicans,
Little Grow, was brought up
before Judge Gus A. Schuldt
at Police Court today charged
with vagrancy. He astounded
the court with his learning,
bringing up the nice legal
point that an Indian cannot be
arrested for vagrancy since he
is a charge of the nation.
Policeman E. J. Groves, of the
First Precinct, arrested Little Crow
yesterday afternoon while he was
ssleep. Little Crow informed the
policeman that he was an Indian
and could not be arrested. Grove
was not convinced and brought the
man into court, where he demanded
trial by jury.
Five Centuries Old
Judge Schuldt explained that
there was no provision for a jury
trial on a vagrancy charge. 1t was
then that the Indian brought his
knowledge Of law into the case.
He said that he was SO years old.
a Mohican Indian, and came from
Portland, Greg. But afterwards he
told the trial Judge he was really
much older. In fact he was SIS,
and he proved" it by a birthmark
on his left thumb.
Il have no use for this country
or England either" he confided,
although / am partly English
my father was King George 7,
OF England" he explained. land my
mother was Pocahontas. You see.
am the victim of German spies.
That's why l am here" h, added
significantly.
But I fought for this country"
he went on, lin the Spanish. Ameri-
can war;
Were you a Rough Rider?' he
was asked.
"Well, l don't know about that"
he answered. Most of the boys
thought they were rough. And most
OF the riding they did was pretty
rough" Little Crow was taken back
to Jail by Bailiff Richard Hughes
to await word from the Indian Blu
reau,
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S2,500,000 GAIN
OVER LAST
YEAR

District revenues for tbQ
fiscal year ending June 81
amounted to $38,O65, 544.s4 and
expenditures were $35,014b
1882, Daniel J. Donovan
District auditor, told the Conk
missioners in his annual repors
submitted yesterday.
There is a surplus to the credit %
the District in the United States
Treasury Of $s,6S9,66 Donova1
reported, an increase Of over $4,000
600 over last years surplus and fns
dicating a healthy condition Of the
city's finances.
Real estate taxes. amounting II
$13,382, 1929, provided the greatest
revenue. The Federal Government
contributed its usual 100000 and
added $135.402.S5 as its share Of GER
tain other appropriations.
The largest item OF expenditure
was for education, totalling $12,513,.
1882.
The District budget of $4S,500,o
is the largest ever presented and In
based on use Of the surplus fund but
Auditor Donovan believes the fund
viii remain in excess Of $4,000, 900 at
IT, close Of next year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-10-15
DR.. PretOrius to Talk
On Chemistry of Food

, lecture on food chemistry will
be given by DR.. Martin w. Pretorius,
representing DR.. Benjamin Gaylord
Hauser tonight at O'clock in
Stoneleigh Court Hall. in the 1000
block of Connecticut Ave. After the
lecture lie will form a Hauser Club.
Tomorrow night at the same hour
DR.. Pretorius win lecture on the
subject Reduce and Rejuvenate,
and will form classes after his .ec-
ture. DR.. Pretorius is a native of
South Africa and has studied both
in this country and abroad.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-10-15
WAR ON DENEEN
ST|RS WOMEN

Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, widow
of Robert Terrell, of Municipal
Court, has stirred opposition from
her own group by her presence in
Chicago in the interest Of Mrs. Ruth
Hanna Mccormick. candidate for
the Senate against Senator Deneen.
Six local women's organizations,
headed by Mrs. Ida Wells Barnett,
have drafted a formal protest to
Mrs. Mccormick, against the pres.
ence and activity of Mrs. Terrell.
This fight adds another angle to
the already bitter contest between
the daughter of the late Mark
Hanna. who organized the Negro
voters so effectively during his life
time. and the Deneen forces under
which the race has made progress
in the state.
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She was arrested saturday ter.
noon by Policeman r. d. Carroll of
the First precinct, when he saw her
wandering around apparently with
no objective. He said she told him
she had no home in Washington and
no money.
willie informed Judge Schuldt
that she had come from Mt. Jack
son. Va, with her baby because it
cost her too much to keep the child
where she had been living.
Where is the baby, now" the
judge asked.
Il took it to a hospital was the
reply.
How old is it?''
"Seven months your honor"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-10-15
ALUMNI LUNCHEON SET

Alumni of the University of Cali.
fornia will meet at a lunch at the
Cosmos Club at 1890 D. m. tomor.
row. Robert Sibley. executive man.
ager of the California Alumni As.
socia ton. and Dean r. M. Put.
nam. Of the University of Cali.
fornia. will be guests.
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SLEEPING CHILDREN"

The piece was executed by Will
liam Henry Rinehart, American
sculptor. in 1874, the year of his
death. Rinehart was born in Fred
erick. Md. in 1925. He spent most
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Where is your husband?" the
judge continued
Amt got none" came the stolid
answer.
Judge Schuldt continued the case
and turned the woman over to the
probation officer for investigation.
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Costello Legion Post
To Convene Tonight

Vincent B. Costello Post. No. Is,
American Legion. will meet in the
board room Of the District Building
tonight at s o'clock.
L. E. Atkins is commander of
the post, and Harry E. Smith is
adiutant.