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New Britain herald., 1930-03-18

Senatorial discussion over con- filmation of the nomination of Charles Evans Hughes, chief jus tice of tho United States, named by the President to succeed William Howard Taft, raised to prominence the issue of whether the court should be dominated by conserya- tivcs or progressivcs, The liberals now are in the minority.
 Tho same issue is certain 10 arise in the senate as other non- nations arc considered.
 The late Justice Edward Terry
New Britain herald., 1930-03-18

Sanford was classified as a con- servative; likewise, Mir. Taft. Thus the first two nominations facing the President concerned the con- scrvative majority of the court.
 Three of the present justices are eligible now 10 retire. They are le- maining only because they choose to do so. They arc the patriach, Oliver Wendell Holmes, S9; Willis Van Dcvanter, 70 and Louis Dem bitz Brandeis, who is 74.
 The two justices who will be eligible to retire ln two years are
New Britain herald., 1930-03-18
OLD TIME CHIEF
 OF POLICE IS DEAD
James ]. Medley Active iD Office
 Since 1877

Greenwich, March IS Ps-Jamcs J. Medley, former chief of police of Greenwich, an old time fearless of ficcr whose career was interWovcn with the building up of a force of peace officers here, died at his home in the Belle Haven section today.
 He vas in his 72nd year. For more than 30 years Mir. Medley had had something to do with keeping the peace in Greenwich, more par ticularly in the carly days of his
New Britain herald., 1930-03-18
Bank Manager Jazz Orchestra
 Leader Held In Fund Shortages

they travelled about New England. He had his own radio broadcasting plant and had recently restocked the orchestra evening uress ward- robe.
 Newcomb was graduated from the local high school in 1919 and al- most immediately went to work for the bank. He did not organize the orchestra until several years later.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-18

Washington. March IS. R--A now pattern for the nations highest court is in the weaving
 In the first year of his adminis- tlatioa. President Hoover has had the opportunity of naming two of the nine justices.
 It may fall to Mir. Hoovcr's lot virtually 10 remake the tribunal through appointments.
 Developments ccntcring around the highest tribunal have formed ono of the most interesting phases oi the Hoover administration.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-18

George Sutherland and James Clark McRcynolds. Each is 6S.
 The most youthful member Of the court is Harlan r. Stone, 5S. He was appointed by President Cool idge in 1925.
 The other associate justice, Pierce Butler, is G4. He was se- lccted by President Harding, who chose four m ambers of the court Mir. Taft, the late Justice Sanford and Justice Sutherland. Chief Jus ticc Hughes is 6S.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-18

 tion.
 Named Constable in 1877
 Mr. Medley was appointed spc cial constable in 1877 and served as such until 1898, and for most of this time he was the only officer in this section and he also looked after q considerable part of the town proper. In 1899 he was made q town constable and in 1902 q borough policeman, still retaining his constablc's appointment until .1913.
 In the later year he Was made q sergeant and later q captain, and when Chief Andrew Talbot died in 1922, he was made chief, an office he kept until some months since when ill health forced his retire mont.
 In the early days of his work he had many a tusslc with q peace breaker and desperado and narrow escapes from injury were not un common. Many thieves and marau dors crossed from the New York state line and Mr. Medley, who had no fear, would go after them, often
New Britain herald., 1930-03-18
AVIATOR VISITS LAWYER

New London. March 1S.-Lieut. Leslie P. Arnold, who was one of the round the world flyers, was here Monday to get advice regard ing complications following his mar riage to Priscilla Dean. motion pie ture star. Arnold made the trip from his California homo by plane in two days. Arnold is said 10 be after legal advice concerning the action of his first wife who seeks to have their divorce annulled.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-18

Knights of Columbus and Red Men, and was d Rotarian. Mir. Medley is tcrs and his widow. One daughter is Mrs. Byron C. Mead of Norwalk.
 Funeral arrangements have not been completed
New Britain herald., 1930-03-18
UNITED GROCERS TO MEET

The United GrocerS, Inc, organiz- cd three months ago, have voted to discontinue initiation fees. A com- mittee of four has been elected to work in conjunction with Martin Hollfelder, agent of the local unit.
 A meeting will be held tonight at S:30 o'clock at 321 Main street.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-18

It is confidential if you use box number at the Herald for Classi- fled Ad.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-18
Card Tournament Friday

The Knights of Pythias will start q card tournament Friday evening with the Forcstville lodge. There is plenty of interest in he coming series and each lodge is determined pccted that there will be q large turnout.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-18
Important Meetings

The Girl Scouts will hold q reg ular meeting on Thursday evening at 6:5o o'clock in the high school auditorium.
 The liremcn's ball committee will meet tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock at the tiremcn's rooms on Pierce street.
 The Martha Rcbckah Sewing circle will meet March 26 at , o'clock at the home of Mrs. Clar- cnce Gustafson of Cedar street in stead of tomorrow afternoon as previously planned. All members are asked to note the change in date. Officers will be elected at the meeting.
 A meeting of the evening group of the Parish guild of the Church of Our Saviour will be held tomor- TOW evening at the home of Mrs, James Simpson. A program has been planned by the committee. A good attendance is expected.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-18
Named Constable in 1877

work in the East Port Chester sec
New Britain herald., 1930-03-18
PlainNille Briefs

G. F. Andrews of Hough street is reported as being in a critical con- dition at the Hartford hospital.
 Cecil Ivcy of Whiting street has been called to his home in Maine On account of the sudden death of his brother.
 Arthur C. Hart of Maple street bls returned from Raleigh, x. C., where he has been visiting for the past two weeks with his son, Miles l. Hart, who returned here with him for q short visit.
 lT. J, Sasck X Sons have becn awarded a contract fer the erection of q greenhouse fl by 7J feet for Steven Kania on Marion avenue, plnDt sNj1l
New Britain herald., 1930-03-18

another good crowd is expected to- morrow evening. 1 Prizes will be awarded the win ners in all the games. At the con- clusion of the series, grand prizes will be awarded. The public is cor dially invite to attend these par ties.
 Grange Celebration
 A St. Patricks program will be presented at the meeting of Plain vile Grange this evening at s o'clock in Grange hall on Pierce street, The program will consist of recitations, musical selections, d pa per on St. Patrick, and several spe- cial features.
 A social will be held after the games. Each lady is asked to bring q box lunch containing enough for two persons. These will be que toned off to the men. A prize will be given for the most attractive box using St. Patrick decorations On Friday evening fiaInNlllc Grange will give q military whist in | Grange hall to which the public IS cordially invited. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments served. Plans arc being made for I large | attendance.
 | Devotional Service 1 X dramatic devotional service will | be held in the Congregational church parish house Sunday, March 2, at D. m. with q play entitled Three Pills in a Bottle.' Rev. Charles s. Wyckoff will take part in the service. All are invited to at tend
New Britain herald., 1930-03-18
Funeral of Mrs. Lester

Y Funeral serices for Mrs. Hattie L. Lester A., wife of Walter C. Les- Ter of 15 Park street, who died yes +erday morning at .G;3O o'clock at her home after several weeks ill., uess, will be held tomorrow after soon at 2:3O o'clock at the funeral Tarlors of W. A. Bailey & Co. Bur ial will be in West cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-18

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-26
CITIZENSHIP SOUGHT
BY THOMPSON SETON
Well Known Writer, Artist and
Lecturer Files Application in
Santa Fe, N. Mex.

BY the Associated Press.
DENVER, November ga prelimi-
nary application for citizenship has
been filed by Ernest Thompson Seton,
writer, artist and lecturer, with the
United States Naturalization Bureau
here.
The application originally was filed
with the Santa Fe, N. NJ. Office and
khen forwarded to headquarters in Den
yer.
A hearing on Setonis application
probably will be held in Santa Fe next
month.
In his application Seton stated his
first intention of becoming an American
citizen was decided In Bridgeport, Conn,
August %, 1928.
The application states Seton has re-
sided in the United States continuous
ly since November 81, 1883. He was born
in South Shields, England, August II,
1860.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-26

cents. .. half pint Of the liquid, which
was marked poison. They saId stream
Of hoboes poured constantly INTO the
store for the alcohol. which they
treat before drinking. !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-26

One Of the characteristics Of the Md
die Ages was that every one knew his
place" and stayed put"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-26

Of the booklet Is to give the Govern.
ment employees q convenient handbook
for ready reference explaining the act
Of May 20, 1880, which amended the
civil service retirement law. It contains
the complete text of the act with ex-
planatory notes. Since the act of May
~, 1920, known as the first retirement
law for civil service employees, several
changes have been made, which are
elucidated by Mr.. Alcorn. The most
important and far-reachink change was
the last amendment, approved May az,
1880.
Included in the handbook are tables
showing how the annuity rates will APP
ply under the new provisions, also the
number of employees retired, as well 90.
information which will be Of much Inn
portance and interest to those who have
not been retired. Other information In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-26
NEW SENATOR PLEDGES
TO GIVE COOPERATION
Coolidge of MASSACHUSETTS, Also
Says He Favors Swedish Liquor
Control System.
BY the Associated Press.

BY The Associated Press.
BOSTON, November Ex-senator
elect Marcus A. Coolidge of Fitchburg
came out for corporation in construc-
tive legislation with the Republican ad-
miniStration, for modification of the
antitrust laws and for the Swedish
liquor control system in a speech at
a jefferson Society dinner Monday
night.
It was his first political speech since
his election. Coolidge not only pledged
his full. support ITO the statement re-
Gently issued by seven Democratic lead
ers promising cooperation In construc-
tive legislation. but he predicted that
the administration viii receive more
cooperation from the new Democratic
Representatives and Senators than it
has from the members OF It's own party
for the last two years"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-26

the book covers contributions by the
annuities. refunds and the total amount
in the fund.
Tables Of special value and interest
to the civil service employees not yet re-
tired show the amount of annuities
which will be received on certain stated
salaries for any I'VE consecutive years
and the amount Of annuity receivable
upon involuntary separation from the
service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-26
HELD FOR TAKING BRIBE
Former Prohibition officer Fined
1900 and Imprisoned.

OWENSBURG, KY, November 26 up.
q. c. Henson, former United States
prohibition officer, was found guilty in
Federal Court Monday of accepting a
bribe and was sentenced to two years
in the penitentiary at Atlanta and
fined 81 800.
"A similar charge against Ovid Hazel
wood. former deputy sheriff, was dis
missed under orders of the court II
was hell that he was posseman and
not q Federal officer at the time the
alleged bride. was accepted and could
not be punished under the statute COW
ering the case.
Henson, Hazelwood and Jack Alder
son were charged Jointly with accept
ing a $500 bride from Ocie Newton.
convicted bootlegger. for failing to re-
port finding a still and seizure Of a
quantity Of liquor"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-26
RETIREMENT LAW
HANDBOOK ISSUED
Acorn Complies information
of Value to Civil Service
Employees.

A handbook of information regarding
the United States civil service retire
ment law. with explanatory notes. tables
of annuities and other information val
liable to civil service employees has Just
been compiled by Robert H. Alcorn,
chairman of the joint conference on
retirement.
The author, who has for more than
10 years led the fight for retirement
legislation, points out that the purpose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-26
Capital Girls
L ky Day

THREE candlesl And each one
l. represents a year of joyous liv-
ing. Little Jean Eta Davidson. of
S15 Eye ST., S. f., Washington, is a
typical Fig Syrup baby. Here is what
her mother says:
my sister praised California Fig
Syrup very highly, so when Jean
began having colds got some for
her. 1t opened her bowels quickly,
made her rest easily at night.
81 have used Fig Syrup with Jean
for three years for every upset. 1t
has kept her strong and vigorous"
For fifty years, wise mothers have
been secure in the knowledge that a
child's headachy, bilious, feverish or
fretfui spells can be quickly and safe
~ overcome by California Fig Syrup.
Physicians recommend its soothing
aid to keep the bowels clear in colds,
or children's ailments;, or whenever
bad breath, coated tongue, or list
lessness warn Of constipation.
California Fig Syrup helps tone
and strengthen weak bOwels-assists
in building-up and energizing weak
children. The genuine always bears
the name California. Ali drugstores-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-26
Military Instruction in Schools.

MEXICO CITY, November 26 [R.-
Military instruction has been estab-
lished in the federal primary schools
throughout the country by orders of the
President. The ruling, which is ap-
piled under article 81 of the constitu-
ton, makes military training obligatory
for all students under Is years of age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-26
Peeler Is Worried
Over Potatoes as
Death Draws Near
Nv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ABEL, Iowa, November 26.-
Thirty-five years ago Samantha
Burns came to the Dallas County
Home and was given job peel
ing potatoes.
She peeled q bushel and a half
every day until her death, never
missing a day, the home officials
said. For the 12,784 days that
would make l9,175l2 bushels, or
enough to fill 80 freight cars.
Incapacitated and with death
drawing nigh, the aged woman
worried about her task, saying:
Are the potatoes being peeled
as we'll as I did them?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-26
TEST ALCOHOL SALES
Police Arrest Drug Store Employees
After buying "Poisono LIQUID.

CHICAGO, November as (P.-Risht
Of drug stores 10 sell Aenatured alcohol
for beverage purposes. said by police to
be . long-standing practice In the
West Side flop house district. Is expected
to be tested a. Q result Of the arrest
Monday Of two employees of Madison
street store.
Police said they purchased, Tor Is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-03
THREE INDICTED
ON HOLD-UP CHARGE
Grand Jury Accuses Men of
Snatching MCCrory Store
SatcheI and $1,000.

John Irwin, Elmer Bennett, and Henry
Machelinski were indicted jointly today
by the grand jury on a charge OF high
way robbery in connection with the
hold-up of two employees of the j. c..
McCrory Co. store August z.
Irwin and Bennett are In jail In de-
fault of bail Of $4,000 each, set by
United States Commissioner Needham
Q. Turnage. The third man Is said TO
be in custody in Baltimore and the in
dictment was returned in order to expe-
dite his return in the hope of settling
the case for trial early in october.
The three men are accused OF at
tempting to force into an automobile
Earl d. Flory and Harvey w. Smith,
store employees who were carrying
satchel of money to the Second National
Bank, Just one block away. The Satchel
contained $1,000. The employees re-
sisted and the trio are said to have
seized the satchel and to have escaped
in the automobile. The machine was
later found abandoned in Anacostia and
the empty satchel was later discovered
In the vicinity.
The arrest of Irwin and Bennett is
said to have resulted from the efforts
of Headquarters Detectives Howard Ogle
and Dennis j. Murray.
The grand jurors eXonerated Olin v.
Mitchell, 10, of a charge of homicide.
Mitchell was driving an automobile
which struck and killed Mary Dixon,
colored, several weeks ago. The jurors
considered the killing accidental, it was
reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-03
PLEADS NOT GUILTY
TO GRAND LARCENY
Whelan Arraigned After Telling
of Two Men Who Robbed
Dairy Safe.

william J. whelan. charged with
grand larceny in connection with the
theft OF $4,000 from the safe of the
Southern Dairy Inc, so M street north
east Sunday night, pleaded not guilty
upon his arraignment in Police Court
today and was held for grand jury
action under $4,000 bond.
Whelan, as years old, driver for the
ice cream company, living in the 400
block of Second street, was arrested
Monday after police reported his adj
mission of receiving 800 bill from
two other men wanted in connection
with the case.
There was no testimony in the court
this morning, but Willard Sntfhn, an
official of the Southern Dairy, and Head
quarters Detectives L. NJ. Wilson and
Thomas NaIIey appeared for the govern
ment, along with Assistant District
Attorneys Wilbert McInerney and
Michael r. Keogh.
Two men for whom police are search
ing in connection with the case are
Fred NaIly and Roy Beall. The latter
was an employe of the cashiers Office
of the concern, while Nally is former
employee. Both men are missing from
their homes.
Whelan said that the two men came
10 the 0fIlce Sunday night and gained
entrance by saying that Beall had to
work overtime. Upon leaving, Whelan
declared that they tossed him Sl0o
bill and told him to keep his mouth
shut and threatened him with bodily
harm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-03
New High-Brow Hat
To Emphasize Brow
Say Beauty Experts

Indications at the convention OF
beauty experts in session here are that
the Fall vogue will tend to make the
American woman eyebrow conscious. 4"
The new "high-brow" hat will en-
phasize feminine brows to an unusual
degree, according to Harry M. Spiro OF
New York, who is attending the con-
and CosmethologistS' Association at the
Mayfiower Hotel He predicted today
the plucked eyebrow would give way to
such refinements as the "Maiden-ln-
Distress" brow, or the Hollywood"
The Observation-Disclosures eyebrow
he said, impartS an expression OF per-
petual appeal. The Hollywood" al
ready approaching fad popularity, is
smoothly shaped and continued down
TO the cheek bones by dye application.
Meanwhile the convention is occupied
largely with plans to mobilize every
agency of beauty culture into single
ORGANIZATION that will command an
equal place of influence with industrial
and scientific bodies.
The cosmeticians and hairdressers,
with allied trades. represent now the
fourth largest industry in the united
States, according to C. w. Godefroy OF
ST. Louis, national president.
The convention yesterday decided
that legislation proposing strict regu--
lation of all beauty shops be pushed
In all OF the State Legislatures.
Resolutions urging that such a law
be passed by Congress for the District
of Columbia were expected to be passed
before adjournment today. The delegates
feel that with the National Capital as
a model, their efforts will be easier in
the States that do not have these laws,
it was explained. Some 81 States have
already adopted the law favored by this
organization, which calls for registration
and strict examination of an beauty
shop operators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-03
new REVENUE POST
ASSUMED BY WILM Err
Former Agent in Charge of Balti'
more District Now in Charge
of Income Tax Unit.

Joseph c. Wilmer of La Plata, Nd,
former internal revenue agent In
charge of the Baltimore division, today
entered upon the duties OF deputy COM
missioner of internal revenue in
charge of the income tax unit, to sue
coed David Burnet, recently appointed
commissioner.
The oath Of office was administered
by Ira Y. Balm, chief OF the bureau
Personnel Section Of the Appointment
Division. in the office of Commissioner
Burnet, in the presence Of many bureau
officials and friends.
Mr.. Wilmer entered the customs
Service In 1906 and in 1915 was trans
ferred to the Internal Revenue Service
as internal revenue inspector; In 1918
was promoted TO internal revenue
agent; In 1921 he was transferred 10
internal revenue agent in charge, and
has served in the New York and Phila-
delphia, as well as the Baltimore d.
visions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-03
PARKWAY PROJECT
BIDS ARE OPENED
Eight Seek Job, With Estimated
Cost of Approximately
$4,000.

The Federal Government moved today
toward completion of another section of
the Rock Greek and Potomac Parkway
when it opened bids for the improve
ment of the area lying between MaSsa-
chusettS avenue and P street, Eight
bidders sought this job, which is esti-
mated at $4,000 and is to be COM
pleted in about four months. Lieut..
Col. u. S. Grant, Sd, director Of public
buildings and public parks, will study
the offers and contract will likely be
awarded shortly.
The bidders were M. Cain, J. B. Lati-
mer. j. B. Mullin g. Co, Warren r.
Brenizer g. Co.. William Meyer, Corson
& Gruman Co., Alcott, Campbell 81
Harris, and the Crawford Co., Inc. The
prospective contract calls for all labor
and materials and the performing of
all work for the clearing, excavating,
filling and grading of the construction
of a rip-rap stone fill and road drain
age. Offers for clearing of the wood
ran from so cents to 81 am acre, earth
excavation from "a cents to $1.45 per
cubic yard, rip-rap stone from $2.75 to
$3.50 per cubic yard, trenching for
drainage from 90 cents to $3.50 per
cubic yard.