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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1930-02-27
Begin New Year in April

The Bengal New Year, which
occurs in April, is of some impor-
lance in that province because mer
chants close their yearly accounts
then. In western India, the new
year is coincident in time with the
Dewali festival and residences and
Offices are whitewashed,. repaired
and painted anew for the occasion
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1930-02-27

The Canadian province OF Mani
toba was named after the lake
bearing that name, the word being
derived from two Indian words
meaning together sthe straits or
uarrows 1T the Great Spirit"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1930-02-27
No Smiling

III the house plant is small one
and difficult to water without spill
ing. give II its drink through a fun
mel. Then IL is bound TO 60 where
n belongs and will not spill on
noIished wood or dnilips
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1930-02-27

Though the sales agent may i'm.
agine she is impressing us, what
we're wondering, as we listen at.
tentively, is how long II took her to
memorize The speech. - Toledo
BLADE.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1930-02-27
Matters Of Dimension

Very stout woman ito friend)-l
'ates goin' out in company, helm SO
fat. People laugh at me an feel
SO hloomin' small. London Til
Rftg ~
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1930-02-27
Ex-Minister
Endorses 1t

81 am giving the credit for my
present good health solely to Sar-
gon that gave me a gain of 8 lbs.
in weight and made me feel like
a new man.
The Washington times., 1930-08-19
PEPC0 FRAMES
SECRET P. j. c.
PACT
Power interests Here Stage
"CIosed" Session to Talk
Over Power Buy "VeIVet"

The impending fight between
the Public Utilities Commission
and the Potomac Electric Power
Company was opened today at
the District Building when a con.
ference Of representatives Of the
two organizations and Peoples
Counsel Richmond B. Keech met
behind closed doors to discuss the
retirement figure from the COM
pany's rate base Of its property
at Fourteenth and B SITS. N. w.
When the Federal Government
bought the power plant and office
building for its Mall development
program, figure Of $500, 600
was agreed upon for the trans
action.
/$1,2OO,OOO Profit
This figure, investigation
proved, was nearly SO per cent
higher than the book cost Of the
structures and equipment, roughly
81, 400, 900, showing a profit to
the company Of approximately
81, 200, 900.
The company's attorneys con-
tend that in view Of their pro-
posed expenditures in erecting a
new plant that they should be al
lowed to deduct only $2,400, 900
from their rate base. the total
investment upon which the elec-
trio rates are based.
CIOaked In Secrecy
The commission, on the other
hand, contends that in fairness
to the public, who ultimately will
pay for the new construction and
equipment, that a Is per cent in.
crease should be made, and
wishes to establish a figure Of
deduction of $4,000, 900, leaving
the utility a 100000 profit.
Some time ago, the Potomac
Electric Power Company officials
applied to the commission for
permission to deduct the book
cost of the plant and structures,
which was flatly denied, and If
no agreement can be reached to-
day it is probable that public
hearing will be held in the near
future.
The secrecy which the Public
Utilities Commission has blan-
keted the whole transaction,
although it is q public affair,
has caused anxiety in District
circles.
An investigation was launched
by indignant members Of the
commission when newspaper men
learned of the conference.
The Washington times., 1930-08-19
HERE
IN VICE RAIDS

Continued from Page ~
liqHor laws were reported in the
office Of Assistant United States
Attorney David A. Hart today,
and papers were refused in one
Of these.
This is the smallest number of
cases to be reported in some time,
it is said.
Hunter Lee jenkins, colored, 80,
400 block New York Ave. N. W.,
was cha. yed with possession of a
half-pint of whisky, following a
raid on his premises yesterday by
Policemen E. L. Shelton and c.
N. Strange, Of the, Second pre-
cinct. Jenkins pleaded guilty, and
was sentenced to pay q fine Of
$50 or to serve so days in Jail.
Judge Robert E. Mattingly i'm
posed sentence.
Papers were refused in the
case of Ernest Womack, colored,
80, 600 block o st. N. w.
Womack was charged with posses
sion OF liquor by POnceman e. G.
O'Meara, of the Sixth precinct,
who arrested the colored man
yesterday.
Through KeyhOIe
The policeman said that he
had "tip" that liquor was being
delivered at Womack's home.
Going to the place and peeping
through the keyhole, O'Meara
said that he saw Womack filling
a bottle with a colored liquid.
When the colored man came out
of the door O'Meara arrested him
and asked him what he was do
ing with the alleged liquor.
Womack is said to have replied
that it was for his own use, but
declined to tell why he had the
extra bottles and funnel.
The Washington times., 1930-08-19
Pope ELicitates
X. of C.. in Convention

BOSTON, Aug. 10. U.N.SJ.-A
cablegram expressing congratu-
lations from Pope Plus XII was
received today at the opening of
actual business Of the 48th Su-
preme Convention of the knights
of Columbus here.
The 10000 delegates attended
q mass at the Cathedral, cele-
brated by William Cardin q
O'Connell, Archbishop Of Boston.
Supreme Knight Martin H.
Carmody, of Grand Rapids,
Mich, represents the national
body Of the Knights of Colunl-
bus, Gov. Frank G. Allen repre-
sents the State, Mayor James M.
Curley, the City, and Rev. Mon
signor Richard J. Haberling. rep
reSents Cardinal O'Connell at the
eoANna0n | AMAl @mxzuiz
The Washington times., 1930-08-19
GloUed Hand to Halt
Traffic Instead of
ShriH Whistle

NEW YORK, Aug. 10 O.NS)
The delicate, silent swish Of
a white-gloved hand is to re-
place the shrill whistle Of traf.
fic cops in New York.
Police Commissioner Null
rooney, after a weeks trial of
the gloved hand method of un-
tangling street jams, said to-
day he expected at once to is
sue an order banning use Of
traffic whistles.
AS a noise eliminator the
uplifted glove method was a
huge success, the trial here
showed, Mulrooney said.
The Washington times., 1930-08-19
A|RP[ANE AF|RE,
5 RESCUED

PONTIAC. Mich, Aug. 10
uNSO. -Four men and one
woman, occupants of an airplane
which caught fire 5000 feet above
Pennington, near here, today owe
their lives to the Skillful Inaneuv-
ering Of Bernard Rawson, 22-year-
old Bay City pilot.
Bound from Cleveland to Bay
City, the craft developed engine
trouble above Pennington and
caught fire. ~
Rawson brought the plane to
earth In an open field in time for
the passengers to alight and flee
In safety. A few seconds after
the forced landing the gas tank
exploded and the fire entirely
consumed the plans. :
The Washington times., 1930-08-19
c. D. T. STIRRED
BY AIR TALK

Bearing in mind the "air.
mindedness" of the nation, strate-
gists of both the Republican and
Democratic parties have turned
to the radio for what promises
to be the wordiest political CAM
paign in history.
Each Monday night, the Ma
tional Broadcasting Company will
alternate between a Republican
and a Democratic appeal for
support at the polls.
Jouett Shouse opened the series
last night for the Democrats.
He charged that. although the
President had promised poverty
would be banished under his
Administration, within nine
months after Mr.. Hoover became
President we witnessed the amaz-
ing spectacle of soup kitchens
and bread lines in practically
every great city in this country,
and a degree of unemployment
and of distress that has not been
known for more than 80 yeals."
Shouse's voice scarcely had
faded from the air before 1le
monographs of the Republican
national committee were hum
ming and a statement in answer
appeared under the name Of
Representative John @. Tilson OF
Connecticut, majority floor leader
of the House. Tilson referred to
the Democratic chiefs speech as
IAN amazing collection of half
truths, mis-StatementS, abuse and
criticism" and asser ted the
minority party was literally
gloating over the economic dis
tress of this country" without
offering any constructive remedy.
The Washington times., 1930-08-19
CLAIMS .CAPONE
EXPOSED PLOT

Continued From Page -
the arrest of the trio, early today
declared:
81 think the idea was to get
control Of gambling and liquor
on the east coast. We thought
the case against the three men
was strong enough to get war.
rants to that effects
Sheriff Cahoon, however, flatly
refused to divulge his evidence
against the men, or to discuss
the nature Of the alleged plot.
A young woman, Betty Ann
Schwartz, 19-year-old blonde of
Chicago. arrested early yesterday
as q suspect in the case, was still
held by authorities pending full
investigation. Sheriff Cahoon de.
clined to say in, what way she
was involved.
The Washington times., 1930-08-19
BOARD PROBES
CAPT. EAKER
CRASH
Army Five Named to Deter.
mine Cause of Planes Acct
dent; Filler Forced to Chute

Although It was generally held
the airplane crash yesterday
which made Capt. Ira c. Eaker
member of the famous Cater
pillar Club was unavoidable, an
Army board Of inquiry has been
appointed to determine the cause
of the accident.
Eaker was testing a P-12 Army
pursuit plane which had been
out Of commission for some time
and repaired. He is chief Of the
Boiling Field maintenance divi-
sion.
He made an emergency para
chute Jump when, after forcing
the plane into q spin at $500
feet altitude. he found it would
not respond to the controls.
The machine landed in q tree
in the yard Of an 1AnacoStia home,
while Eaker suffered q sprained
ankle when ne struck the ground.
The inquiry board will COM
prise Capt. James c. Vanigen,
First Lieuts. D. M. Myers, r. A.
Hicks and Malcolm 8. Lawton
and Second Lieut.. William A. r.
Robertson.
The Washington times., 1930-08-19
MRS. D 'DONNELL
STILL IN LEAD

PHOENIX, Aug. 19 Q.N.S0.
With Mrs. Gladys O'Donnell,. of
Long Beach, Cal, still holding an
elapsed time lead, participants
in the women's air derby, from
Long Beach to Chicago, today
were in readiness to resume their
race eastward.
Mrs. ODonnell had an elapsed
time lead Of less than 5 minutes
when the women fliers came to
rest here late yesterday. Just
20 seconds after the Long Beach
aviatrix set her plane down on
the runway, Miss Margery Doig,
Of Danbury, Conn, arrived.
The Washington times., 1930-08-19
NGtaUity Carnival
TO Last All Week
International Newsreel

The Nativity carnival which
opened last night on Georgia
Avenue between Piney Branch
Road and Van Buren Streets,
drew about 1000 to the grounds.
The festival will continue all
week. Booths featuring novelties
OF all sorts, the ferris wheel and
games attracted many of last
nights patrons. The Washing
ton Boys Elks Band is nightly
attraction.
The Washington times., 1930-08-19
JA|LCOND|T|0NS
/. UNDERA ATTACK

(continued From Page -
that Taylor purchases them. He
said he was at loss to explain
why Taylor made such a state
ment.
Taylor and the sheriff said 1t
is not necessary to enter the cell
room to see inside the cells. He
said a person can stand outside
the steel grating that separates
the cell room from the offices
and look in each cell. Taylor
said that he does not have to
enter the cell room to release
the prisoners from their cells as
he can operate the doors from
outside the steel grating.
Attacked by Prisoners.
Asked why he feared his life
would be endangered If he en-
tered the cell room or inspected
the cells Taylor said they have
very unruly set Of men In the
prison. There are 81 prisoners
locked there now he said, add
ing:
''Why only q few weeks ago
. negro prisoner attacked me
and / had to shoot him. He is
now in the Casualty Hospital
in Washington"
Taylor said he is the only man
on duty at the prison. He was
present when Sheriff Early was
being interviewed and when the
latter said he would welcome an
investigation Of the prison at
any time. The sheriff said the
Maryland State Board of Welfare
gave the prison a high rating
after a recent inspection.
Sheriff Early said that the
county allows so cents q day for
feeding each prisoner. He said
that the prisoners are giving two
meals each a day and that 25
cents Is paid for each meal.
Letter From Prisoner
The letter from the prisoner
follows:
"After having appealed to the
Prisoners Aid Society in BaIti-
more, relative to conditions at
this jail, without relief, it has
been decided to write to your
newspaper In the hope that
something will be done to helm
the people locked up here who
cannot help themselves.
"The meals are not fit for a
dog, and consist Of scraps from
Mrs. Sarah BENEFITS lunch.
room, which lady has the con-
tract for furnishing meals. 1t
Is understood that she is paid
rs cents . meal and that 81 a
day is allowed for each prisorer
but the meals could not aver.
age over 6 cents each.
III 1T were not for most of
the prisoners friends or rela.
tlves bringing them eatabIes,
1t is feared that some of MS
would starve to death ON &C.
count Of not being able to eat
the stuff furnished.
The bedding is in q filthy
condition and there is NO way
In which the prisoners can
wash the mattresses. The Tailor
has refused to buy ary more
canned goods for those prisoners
who have the money, and is
grOuchy about purchasing any
thing else. Pleas made to the
authorities here are laughed ut,
There are only two meals q
day, and there Is never enough
Aa ct at any tina .IA.l.-..
The Washington times., 1930-08-19

BERNT BALCHEN time he spent
in the Antartic with Byrd as
being on American territory.
He came to America in 1922
and filed his declaration Of
intent in 1924. He is just
rounding out his five-year pro-
baton period. If the naturalf
Zation board rules against him
he must serve this five-year
probation period over again.
The Washington times., 1930-08-19
CHILD DIES OF BURNS

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Aug. 10.
Marvin McMinime:n, 6-year-old son
of Jack McMinimen, Of South
Payne Street, died at his home
last night from burns received
when he. fell in a pan Of hot
water while playing In the yard
OF his home SATURDAY. Atteknocn.
The Washington times., 1930-08-19

D1Cion, II = B
been named
general coun-
sci for the
Fruit Indus
tries, Inc, an
organizat ION
of wine grape
growers.
Califor MIA
grape inter-
estS are ap-
p en- t ! y
working in
harmony with
the Treasury
Departnn e n t
The Washington times., 1930-08-19

race. at the
Chicago n a.
tion al a ir
races, capable
Of making 200
m il eS q n
hour.
A speed Of
1874 miles an
hour was the
average for
the winner Of
the 1O-m lie
T h o m p S on
race last year.
c a p t a i n
Page won the
CurtiSS M a.
The Washington times., 1930-08-19

tain his nat
ur Ii Zation
papers, Ray
mond D. CriSt
commissioner
Of naturaliza-
ton has ad-
vised the flier
to appeal i'm
mediately to
a F. e d e raj
court.
The Ques-
ton has ariS-
en- whether or
not Balchen
can count the
The Washington times., 1930-08-19

in the obtain MRS. WILLEBRANDT
ing Of permits for the manufac-
ture Of wine and wine tonics.
This detail of prohibition en-
forcemept is still under direc-
ton Of DR.. Doran, former Prohi-
bition Director,
The Washington times., 1930-08-19
BANK STATEMENT

New York Clearing House ex.
change, $1,121. .000, 900.
New York Clearing House bal
ance, $157 ,0O0, 900.
Customs receipts, $17,230,-
S13.71.
Treasury balance, $101,6S1,.
O8O.16.
The Washington times., 1930-08-19
Balchen AdUised to ASK
Court Naturalization

In an effort to aid Bernt
Balchen, flying mate of Admi.
raj Byrd in Little America, OBJ
The Washington times., 1930-08-19
DE LISTS 172 DROUGHT PARCEED COUNTIES NEEDING QUICK ALL
PEOPLE
Who Interest
You and
the Things
They Do
Mrs. WilIebrGndt Is,
Yinfners' Counsel

Mrs. Mabel Walker Willie
brondt, former Assistant Attor-
ney General in charge Of prohi-
The Washington times., 1930-08-19
Capt. Page, Marine,
To FLY 200 M. p. II.

Capt. Arthur Page, of the
Marine Corps, will pilot a sea-
plane in the Thompson trophy
The Washington times., 1930-08-19

CurtiSs Ma CAPT. PAGE
rine race in May by flying at
an average speed Of 164 miles
an hour.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-27

ton did not case until midday
when prominent Moslem leaders
succeeded in pacifying the rioters.
Their visit was the outcome OF
call by a deputation of the police
commissioner who agreed to VITA
draw military pickets from the
thoroughfares into the police sta
ton compound. Tram and other
yehicular traffic held up two hours
resumed running.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-27

Beautiful new soft sheer tub fast c
herchief Lawns, for dainty warm We
frocks, Grapes and spreads, Choice Of
neat forals and large all over prints. Re
49c quality. Specially priced .
for Wednesday, yard ...,,..... ,,
New Britain herald., 1930-11-19
CRUSADERS EFFECT
 ORGANIZATION HERE
Attorney l. Y. GaHney Elected
 President Of Wet Society

Attorney Leo V. Gaffney was elected president of the New Brit branch of the Crusad aders at meet ing held last night in his office At torncy Lucius r. Robinson. Jr., and John Wightman. both of Hartford addressed the meeting on the aims and purposes of the organization and the manner in which they should be carried out Announce mcnt will be made shortly of the personnel of the board Of directors. which has been tentatively selected.
 The platform of the Crusaders is as follows: The Crusaders stand for true temperance.
 "The Crusaders believe that the control of liquor should be vested in state rather than national govern- ment. The Crusaders will work to- wards this goal and believe that the most practical method to accom- plish this end is: 1. Repeal of pres cnt enforcement aCts-the Nolstead Act and the Jones law. ?. Passage by the state of laws which will con- trol the manufacture and sale of in to,;icatng liquors along lines best suited to the problems of each in dividual state. 3. Federal legislation to protect states which may desire to remain dry from liquor importa- tions. I. Repeal of the 18th amend mcnt, which any plan of prohibition reform makes essential, so that no future congress may nullify these acts. The Crusaders are unaltcrably opposed 10 the saloon."
New Britain herald., 1930-11-19
SKINNER ELECTED
 HEAD QF KIWhNIS
New Officers Named Today S10O Voted to Welfare Fund

Dwight skinner, superintendent of the Boys club, was elected president Of the Kiwanis club at the annual election held today at the Burritt hotel Other officers were elected as follows: Vice president. Earle K Bishop; treasurer, William J. Ho- gan: district trustee, Arthur l.. Berg: directors, Dr A. s. Grant, Charles r. Robertson. J. NJ. Ward. Leland Clark, Elmer ". Papc, William $. Cannon, and Frederick J. Arrigan.
 \ meeting of the directors held immediately afterwards reelected William R. Tenn as secretary.
 Elmer W. Pape reported a profit of almost s100, with some reports still to come. on the charity bridge held last Friday. It was voted to send a check for $100 to Mayor Quigley's welfare fund.
 Walter N. Bassford spoke briefly on the charity football game be- tween New Britain High school and Vermont academy on Thanksgiving morning.
 MT. Skinner spoke briefly, ex- pressing his appreciation of the vote of his fellow members. His installa- ton will take place later.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-19

lnCst in font of her home as she ran into the stI eet directly in front of an automobile that was being driven by Miss Cornelia Fitzgibbons O. 767 Corbin avenue.
 The child was on the way to the store for her mother when she left the curb and ran to cross the street. She was picked Up by passing notorist, Walter Arzlowicz Of 1O8 Broad street, and rushed to the hos pital.
 Hospital authorities report that the child's condition is not consid- cred serious.
 A few minutes before this acci- dent another little girl, Ruth Mo Cormack of % Edwards street. was struck by an automobile which was backing out of a driveway near her home. She was taken to the hos pital by the driver Of the machine. iie name was not learned.
 The little one was treated at the institution and will he kept there for while 10 allow her condition to DC checked.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-19
MISS FREEDMAN SURPRISED

X number of friends gathered at the home of Mrs. Fannie Carr on Chestnut street last night and held surprise party for Miss Viola Friedman in the form of a birthday celebration. The guests came from New Britain and kensington prin- cpally. The young people Of the Second Advent church were well represented at the party Miss Fried man being treasurer Of the Young Peoples society Those present en- ioyod the evening with cards and music. Refreshments were served bG Mrs. Friedman and Mrs. Fannie Carr.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-19
BELDEN STREET COUPLE
 WED 57 YEARS MONDAY
Mfr. and Mrs. John J. Mccarthy Have spent Most of Married
 Life Here.

Mir. and Mrs. John J. Mccarthy of 20 Belden street, will comple:e their 56th year of married life Mon day. MT. and Mrs. Mccarthy have lived in New Britain by far the greater portion of these 56 years and have several sons and daughters now living here and elsewhere. Mir. Mo Carthy is well known especially for his activities as an architect in for mer years, having been the first building inspector in this city and having also been engaged by the government.
 The couples sons and daughters living in New Britain now are Ed ward A. Mccarthy, former chairman of the board of assessors and expert appraisal engineer; Jack Mccarthy foreman at the Hart & Hutchinson Co.,; George Mccarthy, of the New
New Britain herald., 1930-11-19

with that orchestra, gaining the laudation of all Hartford music lov- CTS. From there she changed her base of artistic operations to New York, studying more and working harder under the aegis of the late Alexander Lambert, one of the fore most piano pcdagogs Of the time Six years under this master qualified her for an appearance at Steinway hall: but just before the event Mir. Lambert met death under the wheels of q taXicab, Miss Phelps went through with the concert.
 Last spring she played before the delegates 10 the convention of the Connecticut Federation of Music Clubs, held at the Burritt hotel in this city. The acclaim she received was unprecedented at such gather ings. She has been called upon to play before the president of the na- tional federation in New Haven next month.
 At present she is still studying, now under the noted Carolyn Bcrbe. founder of the New York Chamber Music Society.
 Miss Phelps will play a group of four compositions tomorrow night. Among these will be the inimitable Little White Donkey by ibert, which caused such a furore among delegates to the convention last spring. She will close with a master ly transcription of the famous Blue Danube waltz. which is sure 10 sky rocket the audience.
 Other outstanding members of the local music colony also will be on the program. There will be Theron W, Hart. pianist, and Walter l.. Magnuson, organist, for instance. It will be the first time that these two stellar lights have collaborated to- Gether in piano and organ compost tions. They will open the concert at S:l5 sharp with tke great Marche of Guilmant, played for the first time in this city on piano and organ. They will also present "A Night in Lisbon" by Saint Sacns.
 olHtl oOlOlSiS " Ill Dt JdIlt toii toll Tuttle, Contralto; J. George Wester- man, violinist; Mrs. Helen Smed- berg, mezzo soprano; Mrs. Eleanor Nahlstrom, soprano; and Robert klingbcrg, baritone. The last three will provide incidental solos to the choral numbers. An invocation will be given by the Rev. C. J. F'redeen and few moments Of remarks will be made by Herbert Woods, presi- dent of the musical club.
 The mixed and male ohoruscs of the church, under the direction Of MT MagnuSon, will sing to various accompanimcnts and occasionally without accompaniment. There will also be a women's quartet. MT Hart will provide various accompani- ments, and Mr. Magnuson and Mrs. Smedberg will be at the organ con- soles; at other times Mir. Magnuson will conduct.
 The event will be the most elab- crate musical festival of the fall sea- son in this city.