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The Washington times., 1930-09-11
Chief SELECTED
BY COIN FLIP

VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS. Sept.
.11-W. Glenn Bixler was elected
chief of the jefferson District
fire department in the Firemen's
Community Hall here last night
by the flip of a coin.
Forty-two eligible voters were
present at the election and when
the count Of votes for fire chief
was taken it stood 81 for Bixler
and 81 for G. Frank Allwine, the
former chief.
1t was then up to F. A. Lyons,
president OF the fire company
and presiding officer to cast a
vote, but being too close a friend
to both men and not desiring to
cause hard feelings by deciding
the issue himself, he suggested
tossing a coin.
Both candidates for the office
agreed and the coin was tossed.
Bixler winning the election when
the coin fell "heads." Other Of
ficers elected were: F. A. Lyons
reelected president; E. j. Skid
more, vice president; E. Norwood
secretary; Ramon G. Bearse, re-
elected treasurer: E. S. Kidwell,
reelected assistant chief, and j. S.
Beale, reelected captain.
The Washington times., 1930-09-11
KIT KAT 5 GET
PAROLE 0. K.

BALTIMORE, Sept. 11.-Twenty-
four Of the sixty-seven applica-
tions for parole heard yesterday
before Ambrose ]. Kennedy,
Parole Commissioner, were recon-.
mended, nineteen were held for
further consideration, and twenty
four were refused.
Among those recommended were
those of five former members Of
the Kit Kat Club. The five-a
man and four women-received
sentences of one year on April
4, 1880, after they had been
convicted of operating disorderly
house.
Two Of the five, Jacob Cramer
and TiIly Harris. wife of the
proprietor, Nickles Harris, recently
paid fines of $500.
The applications were recon-
mended after the States Attorney
for Howard county and the judges
in the case had given their
approval as six of the 10 months
sentence had been served, and
the fines paid.
The other three women are
Betty Dalton, Mary LarkinS and
Alice Taylor.
The Washington times., 1930-09-11

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The Washington times., 1930-09-11
tF|REMEN READY
/ FORCONTESTS
SATURDAY
Maryland and Virginia Groups
to Hold Annual HoOk-up
Program In Chevy Chase

CHEVY CHASE, Md, Sept. IL.
Upon invitation Of the Chevy
Chase, Md, fire department ap-
proximately 80 volunteer fire
Organizations in Montgomery and
s Prince Georges counties, Mary
land, and Arlington county, Vir-
ginia, will participate in standing
shookup contests next Saturday
4 afternoon.
- The runs will begin at 2 o'clock,
son Oliver Street, between Cedar
parkway and Wisconsin, about
two blocks west Of Chevy Chase
Circle. The volunteer squad Of the
I chevy Chase fire department,
which now holds the Dudley
Browne cup and will compete for
nther trophies to be awarded
saturday. is under direction Of
Chief William r. Lanahan, a
former battalion chief Of the Dis
trict of Columbia fire depart
! ment. Its captain is Robert Dun
slop.
Three trophies win be awarded
Saturday afternoon, as follows:
The Dudley Browne cup, presented
by Dudley Browne, Of Bethesda:
the Charlotte B. Randall cup,
offered by Mrs. Charlotte B. Ran
dali, 37O7 Ingomar Street; and
the s. Livingston & Son trophy.
I Saturdays contest viii be the
initial running for the Livingston
and Randall trophies. Each must
/ be won by an organization three
times before it comes into perma-
snent possession. The Browne cup
mas been won twice by the Chevy
Chase department.
So Commissioner Herbert B. Crosby
End Engineer Commissioner Got.
walls, of the District, and Fire
Chief George s. Watson, viii be
honor guests at the Chevy Chase
emonstration, and all the fire
aseOnpanies in the three adjoining
counties, Montgomery, Primo
Georges and Arlington are ex"
pected to compete.
The Washington times., 1930-09-11
Brethern Appoint
8. District Pastors
MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK. Md,

~ MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK, Md,
Sept. 11.-Rev. s.. A. JeSEee was
appointed pastor for the Noun
tain Lake Park circuit Of the east
& district. West Virginia Conference,
!, United Brethren in Christ, which
! Rdjourned at ParkerSburg, w. Va,
after a session Of nearly week.
Bishop G. .. Batdorf. Of Harris
burg, Pa, presided. Deer Park,
Md, is alSo.in this conference and
Rev. e. c. Suppett was appointed
to that charge.
The Rev. Fred Slaughter was
9eappointed superintendent for the
least district and Rev. DR.. F. H.
'Capehart for the west district.
Rev. w. A. Lydic, Of Red Hill, was
ordained,
The Washington times., 1930-09-11
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The Washington times., 1930-09-11
200 AT FAMILY REUNION

MARTINSBURG, w. Va, Sept.
11.-More than 200 descendants
Of the Graham. family were pres
ent at their fifth annual reunion
in the State park at Berkeley
"a Springs. Children, grandchildren
and Observation-Disclosures were
present from various points
. throughout this State, Pennsyl.
Vania, Maryland and the District
of Columbia.
The Washington times., 1930-09-11
NEW HOTEL PROMISED

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. Sept.
II. - Announcement has been
made that a new modern hotel
would be started in the immedis
ate future on the corner Of Prin-
cess Anne and New streets, front
ing the Richmond-Washington
highway.
The Washington times., 1930-09-11

MRS. HARVEY w. WILEY
MRS. WILEY, swife of
the pure food exponent,
endorses legal cocktails
and thinks the new drinks
more delightful than when
tainted with demon rum.
The Washington times., 1930-09-11

MABEL w. WHLEBRANDT
THE FORMER prohibi-
tion head adds q few lines
to the book on how to en-
joy your drinking without
liquor.
The Washington times., 1930-09-11

James M. Doran, 3135 ST. N. W., knows sS ways of
making punch without using gin. She tells all about
them in a new book, prohibition Punch" just out.
Mrs James J. Davis wife of the Secretary of Labor
collaborates with couple of her recipes
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
LABOR PLEDGES
 > LOYALTY AT BIER
Thousands Attend Funeral OI
 Young Slain Knitter

Philadelphia, March 10 UP)- Carl Mackley, % year old Philadcl- phia kntter, was just another young fellow out of a job few days ago. Today he was ono of labor's immortals.
 Mackley was shot to death in a clash with non-union workers at the H. C. Aberlo hosiery mills here a few days ago.
 Fully S5,OOO persons attended Macklcy's funeral here Sunday afternoon. McPherson square. where the outdoor services were held. was jammed.
 Edward r. McGrady, personal representative of William Green. president of the American Fcdera- ton of Labor asked the assembled thousands to repeat an oath that they would "continuc the struggle against low wages, poverty and op- prcssion."
 'I will not faltcr nor be intlmidat- cd" the workers repeated with l hands raised above their heads, "nor discouraged by an ofttimcs subscrvient judiciary. That, if ne- ccsary, we, too, will lay down our lives in order that all those who toil may be delivered from industrial en- l slavemcnt ...... to all of which, I, at the bier of our martyred l brother, Carl Mackley, do pledge my most sacred word of honor.'
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
REDS ALARM NY.
 COMMERCE BODY
Business Men Asked to Find if
 They Employ Communists

New York, March 10 (UP)-Whilc communists voiced loyalty for their five leaders, jailed as a result of Thursdays riot, the Chamber of Commerce announced that number of civic organizations had banded together to fight what they term the Red menace.'
 press, the communists ridiculed Police Commissioner Grover A. Whalen's charges that they were boring" in business affairs, as Nick Carter and Sherlock Holmes yarns. Whalen had said that his secret po- lice had brought him word of con- munist incursions into business, school and the city administration.
 The chamber announced it's plans to compile a list of alien agitators and ask for their immediate de- portation. Corporations, merchants and all other employers will be urged to ascertain whether any con- munists are in their employ.
 A hearing for the five communist leaders-William z. Foster, Robert Minor, Israel Amter, Harry Raymond and Joseph Lester-Was scheduled for today. All are charged with un. lawful assembly in connection witf Thursdays disorder in Union Square Raymond, who was rearrested on g charge of felonious assault Saturday night after he was.released on $3,. 500 bail on the unlawful assembly charge, must answer to the addition. al charge tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
Africans and Whites in
 Clash in Cape Province

Capetown, Union of South Africa, March 10 P)-Thc long standing quarrel between the European and the native clements of the Union hared into flame Sunday at the will lage Of Rawsonville. near Worcester, in the Cape Province. Nine Euro- peans and several natives were in jured in a clash precipitated by a meeting of the African national con- gress.
 Ono report said the fight started when a group of young Europeans sought to break up the Africans meeting.
 All was quiet today and no more immediate trouble is expected.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
Rain Again Threatens
 Flooded French Towns

Agen. France, March 10 PS-Tor- rential rains after five days magniti- cent weather again descended upon the flood regions of southern France today at Agcn, Moissac and Mon tauban. greatly hampering work of eXcavating in the search for bodies in the two larger towns. The rain. if it does not lessen, threatened to cause the waters to rise again. Little donkey-engines were stationed at nearly every door pumping out cellars, but made no headway as the water commenced to seed in again.
 The homeless of Moissac were sheltered in any army barracks. while those of Agcn arc being taken care of at the artillery school build ing here.
 The total loss of life here is fixed at nine, all women and children. In Moissac the bodies already recovered number 131.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
HAITI COMMISSION PRESENTS PROJECT
Americans Suggest Methods of
 Satisfying Everyone

Hinche, Haiti, March 10.-UP)- Four major proposals to solve the Haitian controversy have been made by the Hoover investigating commis- sion, approved by President Hoover. and accepted in principle by native leaders on both sides.
 Office of the American high com- missioner to Haiti will be abolished and the commissioner will be re- placed by a regularly appointed diplomatic minister.
 A new United States Haitian treaty will be negotiated.
 A neutral" president, acceptable to both sides, will be elected pro vsionally by the council Of state, at the expiration Of President Luis Bornos' term in May.
 An carly popular election of a legislature will be held, after which the legislature will choose a presi- dent for a regular term of office.
 Recognizes Main Points
 Thus the commission has rccog- nized the principle points of issue brought up by remonstrants against the Borno regime, and conceded the main contentious of the Haitian governments opposition.
 The presidents commission has suggested that the various elements 1 composing the opposition 10 the re- cent Haitian government should or ganize a group Of delegates satis- | factory to themselves. and designate some neutral candidate satisfactory also to President Borno, who should
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
Marked Cards Found
 StreWn Over Body

New York, March 10 (UP)- Only a deck of marked playing cards, strewn like confetti over tho bullet-sprayed body of Tony Bonventrc, provided any cleW for detectives today in solving the mystery of his murder.
 Tony's body was found in a stolen car, grimly decorated with the blue-backed playing cards which apparently were the cause of his death.
 While his mother wcpt, Tony's father told detectives: "Tony's a good boy but he won't work. l tell him on many a time to throw away his cards and get a pick. For a while he was a fighter, and a good one too. He was known as Young Bush and fought at 1S5 pounds. But he quit because it was too rough.'
 It was learned that he left homc Saturday to participate in a poker game. Police believe the game ended when Tony was taken for a ride.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
MYSTERY SHR0UDS
 ERLANGER WIDOW
Broadway Tries to Recall Thea.
 ter Mans Wife

New York, March 10, (P1Th } mystery of Abraham Lincoln Er- langer's widow" continued un- solved today. It deepened yesterday when the pew reserved for her it the funeral of the millionaire the atrical producer remained unoccu- pied.
 But in lieu of her appearance with the thousand or more promn- ent and obscure persons that pack cd Temple Emanuel, Max D. Steu- CT, her attorney, said that he pro- bably would have an important an nouncement to make in connection with his clients claim for widow s share of the dead theater magnatc' S reputed fortune of $75,O00,00O.
 Erlanger's will, Steuer said would be read probably the middle of this week. It was thought that it might throw some light upon the showman's alleged love affair.
 In the meantime Broadway, that knew "Abo' Erlanger best, is try. ing to recall Charlotte Fiscal. the "widow's' maiden name. According to Steuer, she was said to have been an actress several decades ago
 The funeral of Erlanger, the man who organized theaters on a system atic basis, brought together many notables. There were Mayor Walk CT, former governor Alfred F. Smith and other celebrities in at tendance.
 Erlangcr was characterized as { lighter for the moral and spirit, ual welfare of the America, theater.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
TELLEGEN MARRIES FOR FOURTH TIME
Weds Eva Casanova, Actress, Also Makes Second Venture

Asbury Park. N. J., March 1O.- P@Lou Tellegen, actor, was en- parked upon his fourth matrimonial venture today, this time with Eva Casanova, an actress who has been appearing with him in vaudeville.
 They were married yesterday by Judge Martin L. Ferris, a justice of the peace and a retired Baptist min- ister, Desirec Tabor, musical comedy actress, and Rafaelo Diaz. a mctro- politan opera tenor. were witnesses.
 Plans Were Postponed
 They had planned to be married carly in the winter but burns sui fercd by MT. Tellegen Christmas day when he fell asleep in an Atlantic City hotel while smoking a cigarette compelled a postponement.
 Miss Casanova was formerly the wife of Minor McLain, an actor. They were divorced a yeer ago. A divorce last fall ended Mir. Tellegen's marriage to Mrs. Isabel Craven Tel legen.
 His first wife was Countess Jeanne De Brouckere, they were married in France. Geraldine Farrar. noted singer was his second wife. they were married February s, 1916 and divorced in 1928.
 Came to America
 Mir. Tcllegen came to this country as leading man for Sarah Bernhardt. His mother was a Russian dancer, Anna Maria, teacher of Anna Pav- Iowa, Nijinsky and Isadora Duncan. His father was a prince of the Greek nobility, who assisted in the formation of the Dutch Java colony.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
CARS SCRAPE NEAR CURB

AS Dr. John F. Mcintosh of 10S Franklin Square was driving away from the curb in front of the Strand theater on Main street about g. 5 o'clock last night, a sedan owned by Charles A. Miller of $50 Arch street and driven by Miss Engstron of the same address scraped the bumper. Dr. Mcintosh was driving Dr. B. D. Radcliffe's coupe and the only dam- the other car. Supernumerary Officer Rosario Tata reported no cause for police action.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
GIRL RUNS AGAINST AUTO

A F year old girl named Grant living at 8 Mill street, ran against the rear of an automobile driven by J. Herbert Annear of 2O4 Maple street as he was driving south on South Main street with his wife and children about 315 o'clock yester- day afternoon. Her father picked her up and brought her home, apparent ly unhurt.
 Annear reported to the police that he saw the child standing on the curbstone on the west side of the street and as she started into the road he pulled to the left. The wheels on the left side of his car caught in the trolley car tracks and the girl apparently could not avoid the rear part of the machine.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
Coolidge Not to Attend
 Taft Service Tomorrow

Northampton, Mass, March 10 (UP)-Calvin Coolidge, the nations s only living ex-presdent, docs not expect to attend the funeral services to be held in Washington tomor- row for William Howard Taft
 Mir. and Mrs. Coolidge arrived home late Saturday night from their ninc-weeks' tour of tho country. Yesterday they attended services at Edwards gational church.
 The former president informed newspapermen who called at his home that reports that he and Mrs. Coolidge were preparing to go to Washington to attend the Taft funeral were groundless.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
PRIEST DIES IN HOMER

Cortland, N. Y.. March 10 R- Rev. Edward A. Crowley, G, pastor of St. Margarets church, Homer, and St. Patricks church, TruXton, died here today of heart disease. lie had been a priest in Homer seven years. as assistant pastor at St. Johns church, Utica and the Most Holy Rosary church. Syracuse.
 Born in North Adams, Mass. he was educated for the priesthood at Grand Seminary, Montreal. One sister, Sister Frances, a nun, Of Springfield, Mass. survives.
 Burial will be in North Adams.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
Fritz Holm Dead at
 Age of 49 in New York

New York. March 10.-UP)- Death has ended the career of Dr. Fritz Holm, Danish author, journal ist and explorer, who was decorat ed by 40 nations and by the Holy See. He was 49. Death was due to double pneumonia.
 were that of prince by King Nicho- las of Montenegro and diplomatic envoy of San Marine.
 He married Marguerite MacDon ough Green, only child of the late Warren l.. Green, once president of the American Bank Note company. Mrs. Holm died in Paris in October, 1928.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10

then receive their votes and also be of the state).' says the commissions stattment.
 The president thus chosen will call a popular election at the earliest possible date and present his resig- nation to the new legislature so that it will elect a president for the regu lar term,'' the statement continued.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
MILL MAKES S1,OO4,O34

Boston, March 10 UP)-Net profit after all charges of $l,004,034 for the year ended December S1 last was shown today in the annual report of the Saco-Lowell shops of Newton Upper Falls, manufacturers of textile machinery.
 This was equal, after allowing the normal years dividends on first and second preferred, to s15.49 a share on 62,575 common shares. Tho 1929 net profit compares with loss of SS92,S61 in 1923.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
'DlETlTIAN DIES AT
 SAN DIEGO, AGED 69
Wrote Book On "HOW to Live
 100 Years" in Vain

san Diego, Cal, March 10 P- Eugene Christian, New York author and dietitian. died of pneumonia last night. He was 69 years old.
 Advised that her father was near death. Mrs. Eugenia MCNutt of For est Hills, N. Y, one of Dr. Chris tian's daughters, travelled across the continent by train and airplane, ar irving before he died. His wife also was with him.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
Told How to Live

New York. March 10 P-Eugene Christian was the author of num- Der Of books of dietctics. among them Eat and Be Well,' and How to Live 100. Years
 He founded the American Nitamin Food company of Westfield, Mass, and was president of the Christian Boice corporation and Hotel com- pany, St. Petersburg, Fla; head of the Christian foundation and chair man of the board of Canada Health Foods, Inc, of Toronto.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
CATHOLICS TO TAKE OFFICE

Madrid. March 10 Pl-Cardinal Segura, primate of Spain, in pas toral letter published today, author ized Roman Catholics to participate in current Spanish political affairs and accept political appointments which they must use in defense of the state.
 The cardinal declared that he con- sidered the present time one not only of spiritual seriousness but Of considerable political moment
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
PATROLMAN DRUNKEN DRIVER

Haverhill, Mass, March 10 UP) -Patrolman Mortimer Duggan of the Boston police department, q former resident of Lawrence, pail $1o0 fine in central district court here today after being convicted on drunken driving charge.
 Duggan, who had been arrest ed following an automobile accident here late last night, pleaded not guilty, but Judge John J. Winn found him guilty.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
BRENNER HELD RESPONSIBLE

New Haven, March 10 P-Cor- oner James J. Corrigan today found Walter Brenner, 211 Morgan street, Meriden. criminally responsible for the death of George H. Kortum, l2, of l124 Main street, Meriden, who was struck February 9, by Bren- ner's automobile. Brenner did not stop after the accident. Corrigan found that Brenner was driving at a rate of speed between 50 and 55 miles an hour on the wrong side of the street.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
F. M (. 4. NOTES

Thirty members Of the stamp club which meets weekly under the leadership of Percy Washburn at the Y. M. C. A. will have supper tonight. Herbert E. Erwin, the local postmaster, will talk to the boys about the United States air mail service, and about stamp collecting.
 The members of the Senior Hi Y club will hold their weekly meeting this evening instead of on Thursday as it usually is. Movies will be taken of the group to be shown in the group to be shown in the film oi "" activities which will be shown in the local theaters next week Dr. Joseph Potts will be the speak CT. He will talk to the boys abou, going to college.
 A program of motion pictures will be shown at the meeting of the Employed Boys club this evening at 7:3O o'clock.
 Bird House Contest Entries are still coming in for the bird house building contest which is being conducted in the Boys department. The following boys signed up Saturday; Thomas Hayes, Myron Dorfman. Oscar Hall Richard Moore. Daniel Plude.
 Schedule Monday-Senior Hi-Y suppel 6:50 p. m., Stamp club supper 6;3G D. m., Employed Boys club 7:3( ?. m.
 Tuesday-Fricndly Indian clul meeting 4:15 D. m, Mecker Pioneer club 7:30 D. m. Junior leaders coun, oil D. m.
 Wednesday-Y. M. C. A. pionccl club :: 30 D. m.
 Friday-Scout troop 12 7:S0 p m., Baptist Boys club gym perio 6 D. m. meeting 7:SO D. m, Junior Hi-Y club 7:15 D. m.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
FOUL SHOOTING CONTEST

The Junior Hi-Y clubs foul shoot ing contest reached the finals on Sat urday and Italo Recano came through in first place for the second time in two years. William Merza took second place. In the 50 free throws which were given the five boys with the highest standing in the previous contest the following results were made: Recano 37, Will
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
POISON LIQUOR PROBED

Waterbury, March 70 JP)-One man was dead and another under arrest here today while police sought the source of poison liqu IT believed responsible for the fatality. Pete Krugalis was alleged by police to have sold bad liquor to John Gejcwski of Union City. who died at a hospital.