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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-02

120o's, few Of the mobiles and large land
owners could write more than their
names; much less could they write
Latin. In q deed Of AID. 757, one of
the Oldest extant deeds north of Italy,
the grantor does not even sign his
name; the earliest signatures by grant,
ors do not appear until the l300's.
The conveyancing was chiefly in the
hands of the monks. They had come to
own possibly one-half Of all the lands
in Christian Europe, through numerous
pious requests, and they were naturally
expert conveyancers. A deed dated
AID. 757. requests three large estates
to the Monastery of st. Gall in Switzer-
land. for the remission of my SINS"
The Oldest private instruments in
Europe north Of Italy are at the Mon
astery Of st. Gall. These deeds date nc
further back than the zoos, so a deed
executed in Japan in August, AID. TAB
Is considered quite antique. It gives
the area of piece of land sold by one
Uji-no-sukune Okuni to the family OF
the lady Minami Fujiwara The deed
states that this is residential property
and has on 1t two houses; it gives the
exact location Of the property and fur
ther states that the papers have been
filed in the ONCE of record-a procedure
necessary in this country today in the
transfer of real estate.
A record Of mortgage loan, also from
Japan, made out in the year AID. 773
states that "a shingle-roof house on one
lot of residential land" is the security
for the loan which viii be repaid with
interest ION receipt Of my wages"
In China during the Ming dynasty
about AID. 1400, the minister Yung
Lo framed new general code and on
this code was founded that OF the next
Manchu dynasty. the Using, some two
centuries later. This Ia Using Lu Ii OF
Code Of Using because law about AID.
1850, and endured until the revolution
Of AID. 1912.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-02
BALTIMORE EVICTION
RECORD is BROKEN
First Six Months Of Year Show
Greater Number Than In 1929
on Court Books

Greater Number Than In 1929
on Court Books
Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, August 3.--Evictions
and flve-day notices to move because
Of non-payment Of rent, issued during
the first six months of this year, exceed
the figures for 1929, officials of the
Peoples Court here report.
Judges and constables attached to
the court said the usual decrease in
the poverty cases." generally expert
enced in Summer, was not noticeable
this year. Instead, they said. the num-
Der of eviction cases continued to
mount daily.
Judge sherbow explained the five day
notice law which, he said, exists only
In Maryland. In cases Of renter not
paying and not holding an agreement
of more than so days or lease of more
than two months, the landlord, he ex-
planned, on the day following the day
the rent Is due, can obtain a notice
for the price Of 90 cents.
This notice is tackled to the front
door of the residence. Two days later
the man Is hailed into the Peoples
Court and an agreement. Is reached or
he confesses his inability to pay. Three
days later his furniture may be placed
on the sidewalk. Five days after the
rent is due the man may be homeless
Figures submitted by Chief Constable
Doyle showed, during the first six
months of 1880, 11,735 five-day notices
were issued, against 9.140 for the CORE
spending period of 1929.
Whereas the usual eviction rate was
10 a week, it was explained, the con-
stables are now setting out the furniture
of between 35 and so families each
week. Rent cases, which formerly
numbered 35 to 80 day have SCARED
to about 100 q day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-02
GEORGIANS REQUEST
REWARD FOR SLAYER
Montgomery County Group Asks
Governor to Put Price on
Killers Head.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MOUNT VERNON. Ga, August a.
The Montgomery County Commission
Thursday adopted resolution calling
on Gov. L. G. Hardman to offer q re-
ward for the apprehension and convic-
ton of the slayers of S. S. Mincey, To-
year-old colored Republican leader.
A mass meeting Of citizens has been
called for Monday for a public dis
cussion of the crime.
Mincey was for years chairman of
the Republican Committee of this coun-
ty. He was kidnapped from his home,
struck over the head with gun and
then carried about Is miles into
Toombs County, where he was terribly
beaten.
He was returned to his home at Alley
by a white man, who found him crawl
ing along the highway.
Officers said Mincey told them his
assailants were masked and robed
They said that they were satisfied
Mincey's political activities furnished
the motive for the staying.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-02
REAL ESTATE BOARDS
WILL ORGANIZE OWNERS
Effective Voice in Legislation Is
Desired for Property Holders,
Association Declares.

At present more than 20 local real
estate boards in 80 States and in Hawaii
and the Province of Ontario are or
ganizing or considering the organization
of property owners divisions with view
toward affording property owners
estate, according to the National Asso-
citation of Real Estate Boards.
The association, at its recent Toronto
convention, went on record as favorine
the "three-way membership" for the
property-owner member, a plan which
includes af1liation with the property
owners divisions of the local board
the State real estate association and the
National Association of Real Estate
Boards, and provides q means for ex-
preston of the interests of the property
owner In local, State and national legis-
1ation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-02
HEAVY INSTALLMENTS
HELD FAULTY BUSINESS
League President Declares "a, 900
Should Be Home Limit for Men
on Salary of $175.

A man earning SITS a month cannot
safely agree to pay more than $4,000 for
a home, including the site, garage, lawn,
shades and linoleun. r. Hobby Myers,
Los Angeles, Calf, stated at the OPEN
ing session of the annual convention
of the United States Building and Loan
League, held this week.
Myers, who is the first vice president
coming year, scored the businesses that
get the public to undertake installment
payments and other obligations too
heavy for their incomes. He said that
the good building and loan offlcer will
not permit a family to undertake the
purchase of home beyond its means.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-02
INSURED FOR MILLION

NEW YORK, August 2 (R.-Thret
men who died last year in the United
States left more than q million dollars
apiece in life insurance policies, &C
cording to the National Underwater.
william B. Ward, baking company
president, of New Rochelle, N. Y, left
approximately 100000 in policies
Thomas E. Houston of Cincinnati and
Elkhorn, Va, coal man. was insured for
81, ,048 and Alexis Romm of Mount
Vernon, N. Y, for 81 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-02
U. S. walnuts Grow in France.

GLENOBLE, France, August 2 Dr.
The best market for the walnuts OF
Grenoble is the United States and they
are grown on trees that came from
America. When groves years ago were
threatened by disease hardy varieties OF
walnuts were found in the United States
and nlantnd here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-02
EX-DICTAT0R TO FACE
OLD CRIMINAL CHARGE
Lithuania Reopens Case Against
Waldemaras Involving Alleged
Misrepresentation of Funds.

By the Associated Press.
RIGA, Latvia, August Lithuanian
dispatches yesterday reported that the
reopening of criminal proceedings
against Prof. Augustine Waldemaras
former premier and virtual dictator of
Lithuania, has been announced by M
Kalvoitis, prosecutor OF the Lithuanian
Supreme Court.
The charge against Waldemaras, who
was recently expelled from Kovno, Is
the old one of having Incorporated
$4,000 Danish kroner (about $l3,50O)
In the early days of Lithuanian inde-
pendence, when Waldemaras was nego-
tlating with the Danish government at
Copenhagen.
The specific allegation is that the
fallen dictator gave an unsatisfactory
account OF his expenditures during the
mission. Proceedings were started
against him on this account in 1921,
but for various reasons were postponed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-02
WIFE SLAIN BY HUSBAND
2O-Year-old Matron Shot by Es-
tranged Mate.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, August 2 (P1.-
Mrs. Louise Wood, pretty 20-year-old
matron, was shot to death late Thursday
night by her estranged husband, who
later took his own life.
The shooting took place in front Of
the home of Mrs. Woods mother, Mrs.
Marjorie Hall, in a fashionable resi-
Dental section here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-02

land cost. If he plans q modest one.
family metropolitan dwelling in 1880.
That sum Is the average building cost
Of 1880 single dwellings In SS cities OF
the Nation today, according 10 Henry
Klein & Co.. Inc.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-26
MAN IS FOUND DEAD IN BOOMING HOUSE
Lifeless Body Of Anton Larson
 Discovered by Maid

Anton Larson, for the past 10 years d roomer at the home of Mrs. Julia La Flamme Of 3GS Main street was found dead in his bed by a member Of the La Flamme house. hold who went to his room shortly before g o'clock this morning to make up his bed.
 As she entered the room she was surprised to find that the man had not 'isen and an investigation dis closed the fact that he was dead.
 Dr. John Purney, medical exam irer, was called on the case by he police, who\learned of the death from report made at 10:20, and after having viewed the body de- cided that death was due to natural causes. He ordered the removal of the body to the funeral parlors of Ericson & Carlson.
 Little is known of the dead man except that he was a painter by trade. For the past two years he has not worked steadily and has oc- casicnally taken a job at his trade where he could find it.
 It is not believed that he has any relatives in this city but has son and two daughters living in northern New York state.
 Funeral arrangements are incom- plete.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-26
BLIND MAN TAKES
 BAR EXAMS TODAY
Allowed to Use Typewriter to Give Answers to Quiz

e Hartford, Dec. 26 P--A blind man is one of the 54 candidates talk ing the state bar examinations at the state capitol in this city today. He is Henry Troy Istas of 46 Starr street New Haven, and he is the only one ot the law students who does not have to write out his papers in long hand. He is supplied with a type writer, and sitting apart from the others, the questions of the examin- ation are read to him by a friend His fingers fit over the keyboard as he thinks out the law problems.
 The examination began at 10 o'clock today and with an hour for lunch at l o'clock, continues until 5 D. m. The same hours are to be kept tomorrow, as the examination is of two days duration. The cau- didates have about half an hour on each subject in which to write thelr answers. The examinations are in charge of Allan K. Smith, a mem- Der of the bar examining commit tee.
 Candidates taking the cXamina- ton include one young woman from Hartford, Laura Lee Nalenchiki of g Hopkins street.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-26
APATHY APPEARS:
 ON BOND MARKET
Price Movement Extremely Mar.
 TOW Following Yule Holiday

New York, Dec 26 LP-Resump- ton of business after the holiday found the bond market suffering from apathy. Price movement was extremely narrow, reflecting the dullness of trading, and the volume of business shrank to small psopor- tions.
 The stagnation was apparent in all sections of the list. Railroad-ob legations which have been very -ac. tive were virtually stationary, and changes failed to reveal a trend. Utility issues showed & slight ten- dency to seek lower levels Tn a light turnover. Unimportant changes took place in the foreign section.
 The policy Of watchful waiting to which offering houses are adheEing and the dullness that is synonymous with Christmas week combined to reduce the total of new financing during the week to the second smallest of the year. The weeks volume Of new issues amounted to $9,8910Q0.
 Inquiry indicated that new oter- ings in January will be scarce unless more definite signs Of an upturn in fixed income securities than can now be seen on the horizon becomes .ap- parent. Investment houses feel that while unQuestionably the essentials are present for strong bond market they are not inclined to expect very much until investors are cheered by definite evidence of improvement in business and industry.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-26
DEATH OF WOMAN IS
 FASTENED BY GRIEF
Widow Of Only Few Weeks Passes Away at Age Of 82

Grieving over the death Of her husband, Marshall S. Wright, who wss member of the school board of Rocky Hill for many years, Mrs. Mary Ellen Wright, aged S2, follow ed him in death Wednesday evening at her home. 1 Clayton road.
 Since the death of her husband 1. on December Mrs. Wright had ''been in failing health and was cou- tined to her bed about week ago. She had been blind for about five years.
 2 Born in Newington she made her i, home for many years in Rocky Hill. coming to this city about 15 years i, ago when her husband retired from the livestock business in which he was engaged in this city and Rocky Hill
 Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Nellie F. Hofmann of this city and Mrs. Edith Tobey Of West Hartford.
 Funeral services will be held Mon- day afternoon at o'clock at the home of her daughter. Mrs. IIof- mann of 1159 East street. Rev Ray mond N. Gilman, pastor of Stanley Memorial church. will ofciate. Burial will be in Rocky Hill
New Britain herald., 1930-12-26
MRS. LOUIS s. CADWELL
 OF CHESTNUT ST. DIES
Stanley Memorial Church and Sum- shine Society Loses Active
 Worker by Death.

Mrs. Minnie K. Caldwell. 53 years old, prominent member of Stanley Memorial church, died yesterday at her home, 263 Chestnut street after a short illness. She was the wife of Louis s. Caldwell.
 Coming to this city at the age Of three from Brooklyn, N. Y. Mrs. Caldwell gained a large circle of friends during her residence here.
 She was a member of the Sun- shine society and at one time was president of the Ladies Aid society of Stanley Memorial church, of which she had been member for many years.
 Besides her husband, Mrs. Cad we'll is survived by daughter, Miss Dorothy Mae Caldwell; a sister, Mrs. Edward F.. Bolles of this city and two brothers. Frederick T. Perks of this city and Charles J. Perks of Long Island.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow afternoon at o'clock at Stanley Memorial church. Rev. Ray nond x. Gilman, pastor, will off, ciate Buriak- will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-26
Deaths
Charles I. GuStafSOu

Charles F. Gustafson, 62 years old, died suddenly Wednesday at his home, 51 Prospect street. Born jn Stockholm, Sweden, he came to this city in 1889.
 Learning the mason trade soon after coming here Mir. Gustafson fol- lowed that trade for many years, later becoming a contractor He was well known among Swedish residents.
 Surviving arc a son, Robert Gus tatson of this city; three daughters, Mrs. w. J. Igoe of this city, Mrs. H. B. Bezanson of Pittsburgh, Pa. and Miss Ingeborg Of New York anl four grandchildren.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow afternoon at o'clock 1t Erwin chapel. Rev. William H. Alderson pastor of Trinity Meth odist church, will officiate Burial will be in Falrvicw cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-26
Birth Record

Three Christmas Day births were recorded at New Britain General hospital.
 A son was born 10 NIr. and Mrs. Paul Ponti of So Brook street
 A son was born to MT. and Mrs. avenue.
 A daughter was born to MT and Mrs. Silas Lynch Of If Wilcox street.
 A son was born Christmas Eve aJ New Britain General hospital to Mr and Mrs Robert Martin Of A Rocky Hill avenue.
 A son was born at New Britaip General hospital Wednesday night to Mr. and Mrs. John Borg Of 45G Church street.
 A son was born at New Britain General hospital Wednesday night to MT. and Mrs. Frank Wisonek Of 371 Washington street.
 A daughter was born Christmas Eve at New Britain General hospital to MT. and Mrs. John Rode of Southington.
 A daughter was born at home on December 22 to Mr. and Mrs. How ard Colangelo of 39 Albany avenue.
 A daughter was born at home De- cemDer g to MT and Mrs. Richard J. Davin of Logan street.
 4 daughter was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Elliott Of Dal- las, Tex formerly of this city. a3- cordins to word received here lasC night by MT. Elliott's parents, Mir. and Mrs. Fred Elliott of 60 LenoX place.
 A son was born yesterday to Dr. and Mrs. s. M. Colbert at Grace hospital, New Haven. Dr. Gelbcrt is the son Of Mr. and Mrs. E. Gold berg Of this city.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-26
CLERGY CAUGHT IN
 FAKE STOCK DEAL
20 Ministers Defrauded in Clark
 Parker Plan

New York, Dec 26 lP) = Twenty clergyman were defrauded Of $780, GOO. the United States district attor- ney's office charged today, by a com- pany whose officers were indicted last week for mail fraud
 Among the clergymeu listed were Rev. Anthony Schaeffer, pastor of q Catholic church at Clay Center, Kans.; Rev. E. Zapf, Lutheran pas tor Of Chicago; and Rev. M. F. Cowle of Darby, Pa.
 Clark w. Parker. GS. a trustee of the Church of the Strangers in New York and alleged head of the pro- motion scheme, was indicted with lis son and l 5 others last week by a federal grand jury in connection with sale Of stock in the Automotive Royalties corporation. Assistant Fed eral Attorney Tompkins declared that the corporation dealt in an automobile invention described by the promoters as marvellous and that in 1929 the company estimated its prospective income for the year at S36, 69S,0o0.
 Stock in the Automotivc Royalties corporation was placed on sale in 1926. Many Of its purchasers, Tompkins said. were obtained Eugene Christian, Nitamin food spe- Cialist.
 Tompkirs said Rev. Mir. Schacffer invested sl7,0O0 in Parkers projects on representations Of salesmen that the investment might enable him to help his church. Rev. Mir. CoWle was listed as owner of $33,0O0 worth Of stock in the cornoration and Rev. Mr. Zapt, of $14,U0O worth.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-26
BENGSTON HURT IN TRASH

Middletowu, Dec. 26 Rl-Benja. min Bengston Of Portland was in a day suffering from a possible ffae- ture of the skull received In an au- tomobile accident last night.
 While waiting for a bus on the Middletown- Meriden highway, Bengston was offered a ride by Will liam Glass and after preceding a short distance the car skidded OF the icy road and crashed into a struck his head on the top of The coupe.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-26
City Items

Title to property on Vance street has became absolute in the name Of Alma Thenescr Peterson, plaintiff in a foreclosure action in which Anna Gozzo ct al were defendants, ac- cording 10 papers filed with the city clerk today. Attorney F. T. Ring rose represented the plaintiff.
 Salvatore Arena has filed a judg- ment lien against property Of Del phine Roberts on Bronson Heights, according to papers recorded with the city clerk today. Nair & Nair represented Arena.
 The appeal of honstin Mikulskas to the court of common pleas has been withdrawn, in the case brought against him by Israel Hartman and Louis DuboWy. In the city court judgment was rendered in favor of Hartman and Dubowy and the ap- peal was to have been heard this week. Nair & Nair represent Jart- man and Dubowy. Attorney E. J. Monkiewicz represented Mikulskas.
 Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Grogan Of Cleveland, formerly of New Britain, are visiting here during the holidays.
 Lawrence Crcmin of the Bcloin hotel is seriously i'll at New Britain General hospital. According to re- ports from the medical authorities he is resting comfortably and is not in immediate danger.
 Detective Sergeant John D. Nc Swcegan of Hartford left this morn ing for Baltimore, Md, for the pur- pose of returning to Hartford Charles E. Johanscn, A, who is wanted to face triel in the capital city on charge of non-support brought against him by his wife, Helmi Johansen of this city.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-26
REQUIRE RING TRNOUT

New York, Dec. 2G (P - The New York state athletic commission today passed rule requiring an unknown foreign boxer" to fight in some other club in the state before going on at Madison Square Garden.
 The new rule, it was explained, was aimed at foreign boxers who come here in the wake Of big bal lyhoo with little to recommend them and then prove d flop when they get in the ring.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-26
LIBERATION OF CLAIMS

At a Court of Probate holden at New Britain, within and for the District of iBerlin in the County of Hartford aud State of Connecticut, on the 24tA day of December A. D. l93O.
 Present, Bernard r. Gafncy, Esq, Judge. On motion of Margaret Speakm m of said New Britain as Admnistratrix on the Estate of Albert Speekman, late of New Britain within said district de- ceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the AdministratriI and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising in a news paper published in said New Britain. and having q circulation ill said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in said Town of New Britain nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt.
 Certified from Record,
 BERNARD E. GAFFNEY, Judge.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-26
SHAWL BURNS FATAL

Brockton, Mass, Dec. 26 (UP)- Mrs. Mary Leach, 63, died at Brockton hospital early today from burns suffered when a shawl which she was wearing caught fire from the kitchen range at her home here last night.
 The victim, who lived alone. was fixing the kitchen fire for the night when an end of the shawl dropped into the coalS and flames quickly enveloped all her clothing.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-26
Ansonia Negro Held in
 Attack Last Wednesday

Ansonia, Dec. 26 P-William J. Kirby, Of 19 Wooster street. negro, vas arraigned in the city court this morning, charged with assault with intent to kill James Fountain, an- other negro of Main street, with whom he was involved in q shoot ing afray Wednesday, kirby's case was continued until January and he was released on S3,001 bonds. Fountain is at the Griffin hospital with decorations about the head where Kirby is alleged to have beat en him with the butt of gun. While Fountain claims to have been shot by Kirby, the injuries to his face show no bullet wounds. nor did N-ray photos reveal any bullet in his skull.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-26
DIES ON ANNIVERSARY

Newtown, Dec. 26 Pl-Mr. and Mrs. Archibald McArthur of Haw- leyville. both 13, were planning to celebrate their golden wedding an- niversary Christmas day. Before dinner Mr. McArthur went out in the garage 10 crank his car but fail cd to return. Later Mrs. McArthur went out and found him dead. The medical examiner pronounced death due to exhaustion and a shock.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-26
SHIPS SCANNING SEAS
 FOR MISSING VESSEL
Doren Cast Adrift With Seven Men When Tow Line Parts of Halifax, \. $.

Halifax, N. &, Dec. 26 P-The seas between Chebucto Head and Sable Island were scanned today for signs of the derelict schooner Doren, cast adrift with seven men aboard last Tuesday when a tow line parted.
 The government steamer Lady Laurier was searching for the schooner and the steamer Stanley made ready to leave today to assist.
 The Doren, Q steel schooner stripped Of engines and most Of her rigging. was being lowed to Halifax from St. Pierre by the steamer Con- stance when the tow line broke some 16 miles from Halifax harbor. The last crew Of the Constance saw of the derelict Tuesday night indicated Captain Edward Kirk and his six seamen had managed to raise head sails aboard the Doren.