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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-16
2 PLEAD GUILTY
IN MAIL FRAUD
Chicago Men Admit Swindling
Women in Home Sewing
Scheme.

BY the Associated Press.
LOUISVILLE, October 16.-Samuel
Rubin, SO, and William Brodsky, both
of Chicago, pleaded guilty in Federal
Court here yesterday to charge OF
using the mails to defraud and paid
fines Of $500 each assessed by Judge
Charles l. Dawson.
The men, with Joseph Kraener, Chi
cago, were arrested after an investiga-
ton by postal inspectors into operation
of a firm known as William Stein &
Co.. with headquarters here.
The investigation disclosed the COM
pany advertised through Chicago
agency in leading newspapers. Women
were offered a change to make money
at home by sewing. Applicants, how
ever, were required to pay fee OF
SIS and in some cases an additional
fee of $3.50, which was supposed to
cover the cost of original materials.
Records of the company disclosed
that women in nearly every State and
in Canada answered the adveftisefnen
The concern was allowed to operate
only about five weeks and investigators
estimated profits did not exceed $4,000.
Kramer's trial is set for November 8.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-16
CZECH MINISTER
ROLLS AUSTRIAN
Reference to Prospect Of Internal
Strife by DR.. Benes Called
Interference.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
VIENNA. october 16.-Austria and
Czechoslovakia yesterday were en-
broiled in diplomatic incident over a
speech yesterday morning by Foreign
Minister Benes of Czechoslovakia.
Dr. Ignaz Seipel, Austrian foreign
minister, last night demanded an ex-
PLANTATION from Czechoslovakia about a
passage rejecting on Austria in the
speech. DR.. Seipel, former Austrian
chancellor, says the reference consti-
tutes IAN incredih,e interference" in
Austria's domestic affairs.
An official communique says DR..
Benes told his audience that present
developments in Austria indicated 1t
was perhaps again advancing toward
severe internal shocks.
Another statement at which Dr.
Seipel took umbrage was a remark
that the Austrian constitution had been
revised under Chancellor Johann Scho-
Der.
The foreign minister, in an Official
statement, said that such utterances
found no parallel in speeches by min
listers of any other country.
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Tanager at Pearl Harbor, r. H., thence
carry out remainder of orders.
Lieut. John j. Pierrepont, detached
aide on staff Light Cruiser Division,
Scouting Fleet: to aide on STAFF Light
Cruiser Division 3, Scouting Fleet.
Lieut. Walter 8. X. Trapnell, de-
tached u. s. s. Utah about October 90:
to u. s. S. Arizona.
Lieut. (junior grade) John A. Click.
detached u. s. s.. Humphreys about
october IL: to temporary duty Division
Of Fleet Training, Navy Department.
Supply Corps.
Lieut.. Louis w. Crane, s. c., de-
tached Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va, about
October Is; to duty as officer In charge
Fuel Oil Station, Yorktown, Va.
Lieut.. Thomas G. Darlington, S. O.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-16

land. but flying low, the airmen saw
how startled wete the tribesmen, TIE
only blacks now remaining IN Australia
with whom white men have not estab-
lislled contact.
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FLYERS DISCOVER LAKE
Central Australia Tribesmen Are
Startled by Airmen.

CANBERRA QR.-A huge shallow
lake along the banks Of which are nu-
nerous aboriginal encampments was
discovered in Central Australia BY an
aerial expedition financed by Donald
Mackay, q wealthy sheepman.
It was impossible for the airplalnes TO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-16
Horse Doping Teaches Lesson.

Doping of race horses to increase
their speed, practice severely dealt
with by the racing authorities in Eng
land, has led to the discovery that
drugs will not improve the form of an
honest race horse, but will make an I'M
willing or lazy animal race more keenly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-16

TO save the orange crops from insect
pests orchardists In South Africa are
releasing ladybirds, trained for the pur-
pose. The birds are reported TO have
been effective in clearing the orchards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-16

detached oficer in charge Fuel Oil Sta
ton, Yorktown, Va, about october 20;
to Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va.
Lieut.. (junior grade) Thomas w.
Baker, s. c.. detached Navy Yard. Nor
folk, Va; to such duty as may be as
signed, Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va.
Warrant Ofacers.
.Bosn. John e. Bachelor, to duty U.
S. s, Brant.
Oh. Pay elk. Carl r. STUDY, detached
u. s. 8. Aroostook: to commissary store,
Naval Operating Base, San Diego, Calf.
Death.
Rear Admiral George washington
Baird, U. s. N. (retired). died October
&, 1890, Washington, d. G.
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Coal Baron WEEDS Botanist.

Reginald Cory, one of the richest
mine owners Of Wales, has taken as his
bride Rosa Blanche Kester, botanist,
formerly secretary of Cambridge Uni
versity Botanic Gardens. Mr. Cory is
SO years of age, and his wife ~.
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college Holds Adult Glasses.

LOUISVILLE, KY. lP1.-Kdult classes
on Saturday mornings and in the eve-
nings are part Of the program Of the
University of Louisville for this year.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-24

with a high degree of enthusiasm.
 The commander-elect resides in Maple Hill and is assistant general manager Of the R. &5 E. Mfg. Go.
 The other officers elected to serve with Mir. Johnson during the coming year are as follows: First vice com- mander, Cedric Powers; second vice commander, Judge Stanley J. Ira ceski; adiutant, Charles BengSton; assistant adjutant Harold Russell; treasurer, Otto s. Miller (reclected); personnel officer, Julius Anderson; assistant personnel officer, Otto Bertz; sergeant -at-arms, Fred Ty Ter reelected), and executive com mittee, George Conklin, William Kelly and Fred Clock
 Tyler Returned to Office
 One of the features of the election was the selection for the 18th con- secutive year of Fred Tyler as ser geant- arms. MT. Tyler attempted to be relieved of the post but the members insisted that he serve.
 Commander Emil F, Schall an- nounced that efforts were being
New Britain herald., 1930-10-24
NEW BRITAIN CONNECTICUT FRIDAY OCTOBER "A, 1880.

Bengtson. Every member in the post looked forward to the issues o; Boost and Pull and in particular out of town members who use it as means of information of their home post activities. There is no doubt but that we all heartily thank Harry and Carl for their splendid work
 House Committee
 "This important committee made some valuable addition to the post | home and in general did a very &C., ceptable job. Through their efforts we can boast new pool table, q large splendid table for the execu- | tive committee room and other fur niture which can be we'll made use of, such as chairs for our meeting hall. For the untiring service rem dered I wish to thank the commit tee members, Chairman Howard Mitchell, George Kinkade, Harry Jackson and Charles kallin
 Finances
 | "Thc Home Progress Exposition that was concluded at the opening of this administration netted the post a very good return on the efforts of Chairman Edward Ogren, Past Com- mander Maurice Pease and the committee.
 "A minstrel show was the feature attraction of the year. A committee under Otto Miller worked hard to put over a successful presentation and though the financial returns were not what had been expected nevertheless it was very well recelv- ed and given very favorable commen- dation. The directors were Joseph Haffey and John J. Crean and to them and the members of the cast we extend our thanks and appreci- ation.
 'In August we had the oppor- tunity to cooperate with the En- bassy theater management in the presentation of one of the screen successes of the year, the Byrd Antarctic expedition and our purse shows an increase.
 General Post Activities
 Factory nights proved successful and the limitations were very capably handled also at many of these meet ings the large attendance overtaXed our meeting hall and through our generous 1reghbors the Elks we were able 10 use their hall, which we appreciated. These activities were under the supervision of Vice Commander w. Manville Johnson. ably assisted by Otto Miller, Edward Johnson and William Scott.
 con Christmas the Chamber of Commerce, as has been the custom | in the past, furnished wreaths to be placed on the World War Memorial.
 Tn the spring at the ceremony Of | breaking ground for the new govern- ment hospial. Eddy Glover post was represented by 8 group of Legion naireS headed by our commander.
 The post observed it's 11th an- niversary with banquet at the Bur rift hotel. Major Anson T. McCook was the principal speaker.
 "It was our special privilege to entertain the national commander, o. l.. Bodenhamer, at a luncheon and dinner. and heard him speak at the Senior High school. He also placed wreath on the World Wrr Memorial.
 "A bowling team represented the
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New Britain herald., 1930-10-24

morials to the veterans of other wars. We can thank Fred Tyler, Fred Ellsworth, Fred Clock, Will liam Kelly, Fred Hoffman, who com- posed that committee.
 Eddy Glover post has cooperat- cd with the local school board in National Educational Week, at the June graduation of the Junior High school, the American Legion school awards medal was given to the pu- pills recognized as the most outstand ing scholar in his class, having been chosen by his fellow classmates. A very pleasant duty fell to your com mander at the graduation exercises of the evening school to present to each of the graduates an American i! flag,
 Boys Work l "A most outstanding piece of work was our boys camp. You have | heard in detail from our camp chair man, Roger Whitman. Our chair man has done splendid piece of i Legion service and I wish to thank him and his committee. There is no
 doubt but that the boys who at tended camp have benefited. To the
 director Abel Johnson, and as sistant director and Chef Melville Johnson must be given a great deal of credit. Commentator for the success of the camp is to be credited l to Curtis Sheldon, w. w. T. Squires, | Otto Miller, Harry Jackson Gleason
 Parker, Frank Bullock, Paul ZinH i and Joseph Andrews.
 The post sponsors two troops, 1 No. ', Scout Leader Durwood | Boehm, a Legionnaire, and Troop
 8, Scout Leader Robert Sackett. | Troop ', through it's splendid show 1 ing at the indoor meet last winter
 won first place .and a cup for tits achievements.
 | "A championship team represent
 cd Eddy Glover post in the Junior | City league.
 The boys showed a wonderful . spirit and aggressiveness which re- suited in their being the league lead 1 CTS. In the Legion County league the | team finished in second place. A ci-
 tation was received from National | headquarters for having played and
 won more games than the other teams in the county. The success at tained can be credited to the able Icoaching of Larry Mangan, who gave
 unselfshly of his time in directing i the team so successfully. l Tn line with our state program
 we have made efforts to interest
 boys in citizens military training camps and our chairman, It. Wm. i H. Jackson, addressed the Senior
 High school students on this sub i jeCt.
 1 w. W. T. Squires directed our l junior achievement classes and this
 working director for one of the i classes.
 ITO stimulate the air mindedness
 of the younger boys an aeroplane
 building contest was held for which prizes were given and many juvenile enthusiasts participated.
 Service Work "The state fund committee re- ports show an active year. This is due in a great measure to the un- employment situation. The member ship can well be proud of the record of this committee. We extend our thanks and appreciation to George
New Britain herald., 1930-10-24

Molander, chairman. and Gustave Carlson, the secretary, who have spent two and three nights a week in carrying on this work. The other who have assisted are Charles Hay den, William Kelly and Harry Scheuy.
 'The post has been instrumental in obtaining disqualification for eX- service men. This year the govern- ment enacted additional legislation for disabled eX-service men and this has added to the work of the post committees.
 The post has assisted at funerals of our buddies. We have provided | flags with which 10 drape the collins which thereafter became property of the deceased relative. Flowers have also been sent and grave mark CTS with flags placed on the grave. | Pail bearers have been present at the wishes of the family Where de- sired firing squads were arranged for through the national guard units for 
 ciatc their cooperation and assis- tancc. In the past year we have as sisted in the funerals of three well | known G. A. R. members of our l city and also one in the town of Der | lin. For the assistance given the commander, l wish 10 thank George Bigge for his services as 8 bugler and Fred Tyler, Orrin Curtis and Frank Dugan.
 "Present conditions of industry have found many eX-service men passing through our city in need of lodging, meals, clothing and trans portation which have been provided by the post.
 Your commander and vice Com- mander, Orrin Curtis, made many sick calls locally and at government ! hospitals and out of town institu- /! tions. This splendid and thoughtful remembrance of our membership and also of other eX-servicc men was one of the first considerations of the administration and every case | that came 10 our attention good cheer was indicated through pre- scntation of flowers or cigarettes as the individual case warranted.
 Thanksgiving cheer was given 10 many eX-Service men families with dinners. Christmas boxes were sent to eX-service men in hospitals and each box contained articles of prac- tical usa and of good cheer. Dinners were supplied and gifts were dis tributed 10 needy eX-service men and their families. 6 Preparation of | the boxes were taken care of by the ladies auxiliary. The post shared in the expense.
 Poppy Sale "All Of our welfare work is de possible by our annual poppy sale at Memorial Day. We appreciate the response that the public has made in supporting this sale of poppies which this year netted to 1925. The poppy committee under the chairmanship of Paul Zink is worthy of the highest commendation for the results achieved. The successful street sale was handled by the ladies auxiliary.
 Boost and Pull
 Our monthly paper has been the ever present. reminder and inform CT of Legion activities. This job so we'll done was singly performed by Harry Jackson. The prompt distri-
New Britain herald., 1930-10-24
JOHNSON NEW HEAD
 0F LEGION BRANCH
Elected Eddy-GIoVer Post Con-
 Inander at Annual Meeting

By d unanimous vote of Eddy Glover post, No. 6, American Le- zion, held last night in the Elks' hall on Washington street, w. Man vile Johnson was elected comman- der of the post for the year 1931. He was nominated by Harry Wes- sells, who stated that because of the importance of the coming year in which the state department conven- ton will be held in this city, it was necessary to select a man who is also a leader in civic life. There was no contest for the office and
 Mir. Johnson's election was greeted
New Britain herald., 1930-10-24

made to hold a joint installation of officers with the American Legion auxiliary. If these efforts do not meet with success, the post will in stall it's officers at the next meeting on November 13.
 George Molander. chairman of the state fund committee, submitted his resignation from that position last night and Orrin Curtis was selected and named by Commander Schall to be service officer in his place
 Four pictures of the national convention parade in Boston were presented to the post last night by the New Britain Herald These were accepted with a vote of thanks.
 The retiring officers of the post submitted their reports last night. The post, financially, is in healthy condition. All forms of work car ried on during the past year were narrated in detail and the year was branded as one of the most active since the organization of the post.
 Among the most important reports x submitted last night were those of Commander Emil r. Schall and of Fred Tyler, chairman of the graves registration committee. These re- ports in full follow:
 Commanders Report
 The annual report of Commander Schaal follows:
 "The past year has seen the membership of the post exceed any previous record. This was accom- plished only through considera ble effort. We had keen competition from New Haven and Hartford, the first mentioned led until June when through a special membership con- mittee composed of Orrin Curtis, Arthur Potts and Harry Jackson, We were able to outdistance both posts. In addition to the above mentioned Paul Iink. George Hallin, Otto Miller, R.. r. Leonard, Otto Bertz, Kenneth kron, Joseph Peronne help ed in this success and it is with a great of pleasure that we can report S3S members for 1880.
 Community Activities
 "E,ddy-Glover post took prom incnt part in Memorial Day activi- ties. Legionnaires were chairmen of the important committees. The pa rade was led by Harry C. Jackson as marshal and Edward Ogrcn as chief of staff. The arrangements for the exercises at the World War Memor- ial were capably handled by Vice Commander Orrin Curtis. A lunch con was furnished after this parade by the ladies auxiliary at the Elks hall. LegionnaireS were speakers at all the schools.
 Through Legion activities a successful program WIS carried out on Armistice Day under the chair manship of Harry Vessels. This pro gram commemorated those that paid this supreme scritice by appropriate exercises, at the World War Mem or ial at II o'clock. A public mass meeting was held at the arena. The local clergy participated and the principal speaker was the Rev. John J. Gilis Armistice night the post drum corps led a parade of Legion naircs.
 "The graves decorating committee did a splendid job in decorating the graves of deceased veterans in all the cemeteries on Memorial Day and Armisticc Day, They placed wreaths at the World War Memorial and me-
New Britain herald., 1930-10-24

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New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
S2O0.0O Paid For One Copper Cent

J. D. Martin of Richmond, Va, is the proud possessor >i a check for $200.00 paid him for an old copper cent. The Numismatic Company. Dept. %, Fort Worth, Texas, who purchased this penny from Mr. Martin. says there are numerous old coins, bills and stamps in circula- tion for which they will gladly pay big cash premiums. So that you will know the value of old coins and stamps and what to watch for in your change, the Numismatic Com. pany will send for only 4c to any reader of this paper ,ho writes them, q large illustrated coin foldAS describing some of these wanted articles and the big profits to B made. Better write them today ~ this large folder So you can post yourself and know just what to look for Remember that Mir. Martin. knowing the value Of his penny meant a difference of Sl99.99 to him. Without knowing it's value that penny might still be in circu. lation, passing through the hands of thousands until someone like Mir Martin who knows old coins, rec. ognized it's value. It pays to be posted. Send 4c now for the illus. trated coin folder. You have noth. ing to lose, everything to gain.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
Jerry Lynch, No. 1, Is
 Back in Jail Once More

Jerry Lynch, No. l. whose police court record is one of the most lengthy in Connecticut, was found hclplessly Intoxicated in an alley way at 479 Main street about S:00 o'clock last night by Supcrnumcrary Officer Francis Mcehan, and in DO Ice COuit today he pleaded guilty. but made his customary request for another chance because he had q sob 10 go to.
 Judge Traccsli rchuked him for attempting ro work the same story every time he comes before the court, and Lynch replied that it was three months since his last arrest and he had not been drinking in the meantime. The records were check cd up and showed that it was less than three months since his last ar rest. Tt must have been the other Jerry Lynch" he said but the rec ords showed that both men of the same namc were in court togcth"~ on the day in question.
 ''Thc quicker you find out that you'rc gong to jail every time vol. come in here for drunkenness, the better it's going 10 be for you ,'if- teen days Judge Traceski said. Lynch is 4S years of age and lives el l53 sexton street.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
 CONTINUES ID RISE
Tributaries in Danger Of Break.
 ing Banks-Relief Foreseen

Memphis. Tcnn., Jan. Is LP-Ad- for the network of swollen streams in the Mississippi valley region. but accompanying weather bureau fore casts told of an approaching cold wave, which may check the precipi- tation.
 I.evees along the Mississippi, it. self, according to the government en- ginecr's office here are in good con- dition and arc believed capable Of withstanding the pressure of all wa ter now in sight.
 The situation is different on the Mississippi's big tributaries Moro than 2O.000 sand bags have been sent into the St. Francis river Of Arkansas where the stream has cov- cred farm land.
 Government inspectors from the Memphis office have been sent 10 threatened points in Arkansas ani sandbags supplied lcvec crews at Piggott. Marked Tree and Big Lake,
 X heavy rain at Marked Tree has increased levec danger there as the St. Francis has passed flood stage in it's middle reaches. Virtually all un- protected lands along the Quachita. White Black. Cache and St. Francis rivers ill that state are under water and families who farm it have left their homes.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
"Hcart of Problem TntOucbcI"

Providence, R. l., Jan. 15 UP) The suggestions of the Wicker- sham commission with reference to the more effective enforcement of the prohibition amendment do not touch the heart of our problem" " lir. w. II. r. FamCc, presid cnt emeritus Of Brown university. stated here last night.
 That problem was brought vivid- |y before mc last week." Dr. FarlnCc explained. when one lady said to mo: Formerly when I called at the homo of my friends we had after noon tea; now in the same homes l am offered d flask"
 Continuing, the educator said:
 Every nation has found by sad experience that in rcpressing one form of evil another form may be encouraged. The open saloon had become insufferablc to America-no decent citizen could endure it long, cv. It's return is unthnkable.
 "But when we place the selling of glass of beer in the same cate gory as forgery or arson, and think that by merely increasing penalties. We can increase obedience. we arc confusing moral issues for the whole nation."
New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
Wabash River ONCrflONS

Indianapolis. Jan. 15 LP-Citizens m scores of cities and towns along the Wabash and White rivers and their tributaries, whose homes were threatened by flood waters. turned to promised drops in temperature to, day for relief from their fears.
 Freezing temperatures. it was hop. cd might check the turbulent water ways of the state, on q rampage rom melting snowS and continued rains. Thousands of acres were un- der water, hundreds of families had fled their homes, and others were marooncd in residences surrounded by rivers suddenly grown wide.
 Three breaks in protecting levccs at Emison. north of Nincennes: at Clinton, north of Tcrrc Hautc and at South Indianapolis had poured flood waters over large areas. Low parts of the cities of Marion. Peru, Clinton, Terrc Hautc and Ninconncs were flooded, two bridges in Indian apolis were weakened and several homes surrounded by water.
 An number of state highways were blocked because high water had cov- cred certain stretches.