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The Bridgeport Telegram from Bridgeport, Connecticut • Page 14

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THE BRIDGEPORT TELEGRAM, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1927 IEN1KI SEES IANCE OF EARTH CORE HEA1 Heat of Rocks at Cerv of Globe Exceeds Heat in Coal 30 Million Times. STRIKE MAY CLOSE UP PHILADELPHIA THEATRES (Speylal Cable Dispatch.) LEEDS, England, Sept. patcrles of "cosmic rays" were Ought out into the light of day by Sf. R. A.

Milllken. ot Washington, in I I address before the British Associate tor the Advancement of Science tonight. Prof Milllken discussed Investigations which he made with C. H. Cameron regarding cosmic 'In the Andes and Arrowhead California.

have actually observed them go 120 feet of water, equivalent feet of land, before they were itely tether these rays had a psycholo- ot importance to our health happiness is not yet known. On mountain top the rays were three as strong as at the sea level." C. H. Larder, addressing the as- tton on "our available coal sup- ana their utilization." declared hesitated to put forth figures be- the whole subject Is go com- ited that figures present, only a ot the picture. But If the coal in Great Britain be taken 110 billion tone, he explained, and was assumed that ten gallons of ton could be extracted from coal, it would provide Britain of oil far exceeding tne petroleum, reserve of the PHILADELPHIA.

Sept. faces a theatreless and movieless Monday. Musicians, motion picture operators and stage hands met today and decided to strike If their demands are not met before midnight Sunday. The Theatrical Managers association refused a demand by the musicians that on nestras should be replaced in seventeen theatres from which they had been removed and that they be granted a thirty per cent wage increase. The managers proposed a seven dollar wage Increase over a period of three years.

This was rejected. Thirteen hundred men will be affected by the strike. SPECIAL SENATE" SESSION CONSIDERED Coolidge May Call Members to Consider Contested Election Cases. RAPID CITY, S. Sept.

2 Associated Press) Convening of a special session of the Senate this fall to give it an opportunity to consider contested election cases will be considered by President Coolidge in con- ferencfs with Senate leaders upon his return to Washington. It was stated today at the executive offices thtit Mr. Coolidge Is not aware of the exact standing of the contested cases but he thinks it might be helpful to take these up ahead of the regular meeting time in December. Two contests are pending--for the Illinois, botV. Senator Smith, of of United States.

Hodgson, noted civil engineer, the possibility of utilizing MItb's Interior heat for man's pur- declared that the heat stored hot rocks of the earth's intertoi thirty million times as great heat stored In the world'? coal ATTORNEY IS WET FUGITIVE MS Official Blames Politics for Implicating Him in Beer Running. CAOO, Sept. Alfred H. who was elected State's Attor- McHenry County three years an "ultra dry" ticket was a seats of and Republicans. Some Senate leaders have predicted that a long time will be required to dispose of the contests which were started by the campaign committee headed by Senator Reed, Democrat of Missouri.

This committee charged excessive expenditures by the two senators In their primary campaigns. While a special session of the Senate setins likely If approved by Its lenders, it was reiterated today that Mr. Coolidge has not changed his opinion about a special meeting of Congress. This opinion is understood to be that there Is no necessity for a session for flood relief alone. Attention again was directed today at the executive office to the bankers' manifesto of a year ago which urged removal of trade barriers In the form of tariffs and It was said on behalf oi Mr.

Coolidge that he thought a recent editorial in the Saturday Evening Post explained his view--that the manifesto did not refer to America and its tariff. Waies to Lindbergh. Approval was given by the President to the request of the navy department to send Lieut. Al Williams, aviator, to the International air races In Venice on a cruiser. The President expects Minister Mac- Heavy Banks Force Givon's Bluebird Back in Abortive Atlantic Take-Off.

LE BOURGET, Sept. Associated Press) French trans-Atlantlo flyers are taking a day off tomorrow. Announcement that there would be no flights attempted Saturday morning came somewhat as a disappointment to boulevardiers, who for the past month have acquired a habit of proceeding to Le Bourget in the early hours of the morning as they formerly went to the Bois De Boulogne, but to harrassed mechanics, officials and newspapermen the news was welcome, meaning one first real night in bed since August 1. The Bluebird after a flight that failed today will need retouching in its stabilization nnd heavy load lifting equipment. Farman brothers, builders of the plane and their technical men had a long conference with Pilots Leon Givon and Pierre Corbu, who were forced back by fog after starting for America today.

It was decided to mafce necessary changes Saturday and it was expected that the plane would be ready to try again Sunday. Dleudonne Coste and his Breguet plane remain at Villa Coublay. the weatherman reporting deep sheets of fog enveloping the entire French coast from Dunkirk to Bordeaux. The Tango Bird, third French entry, from the field this afternoon on a trial flight carrying 1,000 litres of gasoline nnd three petsons, In a flight of ninety minutes an average above 100 miles per hour was maintained but the plane gave an Imitation of the dance for which it was named when it was cauRhtt In a squall and needs some slight nddltional stabilization. All three planes will be ready Sunday morning, it was announced, with the final decision resting with the eather man.

GUARD SLAIN AS PRISONERS ESCAPE today from a warrant charging Murray to China to return here short' law violation, others have been arrested, in: former Sheriff Lester Eddlnger Countv aua postmaster N. ly to report on conditions in that 1 war-torn nation. While posing for a picture In front of the school building, Mr. Coolidge of Woodstock The others, saw Col. Charles Lindbergh fly over be resort keepers, are Jacob the city on his tour of the country.

Stephen Helmer and Fred Jus- The famous flyer in his "Spirit of St. other warrants, that 1 Louis" circled twice over the school Pouse, also have been Issued. who disappeared Sunday aft- an salary voucher left i saying he would never be back iMamlng politics for Implicating a country wide beer-running ring. to government agents. ring controlled all protec- bulldlng and as he came low the President took out his handkerchief and Joined the crowd in waving a greeting.

Previously Lindbergh flew over the state game lodge but Mrs. Coolidge and John were here at the time shop- i Posse Gun Fight--Convict Aids Officers in Battle. NEW LEXINGTON, Sept. Associated Press) Grant AVeakley, 43, guard at the state brick plant operated by prison labor at Junction City, near here, was shot and killed by Patrick Riley, a prisoner, at the office of Dr. Klshler, dentist, here today.

Eiley and Fred Kellogg, another prisoner, then made a dash for liberty, but a posse of deputy sheriffs and citizens apprehended them about a mile from here. Kellogg was wounded the leg by Deputy Guard Herman ns the two made their dash from the dentist's office. Weakley had brought four prisoners to the dentist's office for treatment pin? Tomorrow Mr and Mrs. Coolltlgc will receive the members of Hermosa Con- booze-running in the county pregatlonal church which they have charged the missing state's attended this summer at the state was head of the am lod On Labor Aa V- however. Stellen and the former the Pre-ident expects to be at his desk were accused of having been, as usual.

Senator Bingham, Republican of Connecticut who has been in China, will call tomorrow night. of Montgomery county, out a concealed gun eeUectora for the ring. Grommes. one of those still i "under the warrants, was alleged headed the beer runners, i results of the Federal Inveattga- i to be laid before a grand Jury month, and a blanket from 40 to 50 persons will be' that the missing state's at- Doight kill himself was expres- his friends. It was known that i had deeded his home to his mother i before disappearing and had made will.

SWIM WIPER GETS MOVIE CONTRACT ISHER1ES BOARD OUTING IS TODAY Vierkoetter Signs Contract to Appear in Films and on Stage. felled the guard. Ewald jumped from the dentist's chair, and snatching up the slain officer's gun fired at the two escaping convicts, OBITUARY Julius Pfau. Funeral services for Julius Pfau, who died Thursday night, will be held at hH late home, 420 North Washington avenue, Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Rev.

Charles Kramer, pastor of the First Universallst church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Mountain Grove cemetery. Mrs. Margaret Hussey. Margaret Hussey, wife of Thomas Hussey died Thursday afternoon at her late residence 644 Lafayette street after a shoit Illness.

She Is survived by her husband, one daughter. Mrs. Jane O'Brien, and three sisters. The funeral will be held from the funeral parlors of Mulllns, Scott and Redgate, 293 Golden Hill street to- this morning at 8:30 and Sacred Heart church at 9 o'clock with requiem mass. Interment will be St.

Michael's cemetery. Expected to FWd Day at Lake Com- pcunce, Bristol. SUtTFORD Sept. 2 By Assoclat- All Is In readiness at Lake It field day and outing to be r.c'.a VQ tomorrow under the auspices of i state Board of Fisheries and Qame year's attendance ot 1,500 Is ex- to be exceeded If the weather IB T. The scheduled events will be held i of weather conditions, it was need today at 8 o'clock morn- when the first of the field trials I toe run off, 24 events, open to any- i In the state, are scheduled for the Entries for all except the field may be made up until the time the event.

A barbecue dinner will be served at n. In the evening a large display of rorks Is planned Among the events lor the day are accuracy and bait casting contests, rifle and contests, trapshooting. an arrh- contest, canoe races for one and two rowboat races canoe i i atests. a woodchopplng contest a hoe tournament lor the Conne''- TORONTO. Ont Sept.

2 As- eociateU Press) Tito second ordeal i which champions In sports or adventurous endeavor undergo these days after their Intlal conquest has i ln put them befole the public cje, began for Ernst Vierkoetter, winner ot Sat- 1 urday's 21-mile marathon swim, today. Vierkoetter, before receiving 1 the I prize money, went through a ecrcVn ttst and emerged triumphantly with his signature attached to a film contract. The new champion declined to tell with what company he would begin his screen career, scheduled to open Bridgeport residents. He is survived with his appearance at a Chicago by his wife, one son, Frederick H. Schwarz of Fairfield; three daughters Mrs.

Harry Goodsell of Westport, Mrs. Henry F. Williams and Mrs. Raymond Beach, all of Fairfield, and four grand- John K. brhwarz John Schwarsr, well-known resident of Fairfleld died Thursday morning at his home, Center street and Barlow road.

Fairfleld. at the age of eighty-one. Mr. Schwarz, who was born on December 23, 1846, came to Fair- fleld in 1870. He was a retired messenger to New York for and Saturday, nor what salary he would receive He has only one gooa eye and no acting experience but the test was announced as "very successful Another echo of the swimming classic came from Martha Stager, of Port- children.

Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2'30 o'clock from his late land. Miss Stager was the last residence with Rev. John H. Grant of' woman out of the water and braved its Icy temperature longer than any man but William Erickbon, New York who finished i Because of this she expressed hsruelf dissatisfied with her portion of the minor pilze money. Nevertheless, she accepted the 81,500 which was her share.

iiciatlng. Interment will be In Oak Lawn cemetery. RUTH AND GEHRIG JUMP TOWARD RECORD MARK NEW YORK Sept. 2 Associated Press i Babe Ruth and Lou GehUg put on thp.r famous home run art at Phila- st championship i and cielphia toda, the Babe lashing out diving contests and an outboard at race loving cups and articles of chandise valued at more than be given the winners. LEADER ASKS FREEDOM FROM PRISON SOUTH BEND, Ind S-pt 2 As- I Delated Stephenson form- I Klan leadrr today apppalecl to the No 44 while the founer Columbia star up No.

42 and No. 43. Rube Wai- berg was the victim on each occasion, Ruth and Gehrig socking one apiece In the first stanza and Gehrlg his other in the second At this corresponding period In his record 1921 season, Ruth had walloped 51. Tne stand. Year Games Homers Ruth 1021 128 51 1927 128 44 Gehrlg 1921 128 43 NEW YORK--W Berggicn, about Lted States District court here In an leave for South Amerit a.

thought to obtain freedom from Indiana i he i ncfd a new straw hat. He prUon at Michigan i w'lerp he made a. huirled taxi trip for It. The i serving a life term for of an I taxi stalled and a truck huriled him jdlanapcllB girl Stephenson contend- to the dock. The steamer had I He was convicted illegally In 1925 caught it with a tut; he realized an an "unsigned, unverified change hat was in thp taxi It's winter now anyhow where he Jolin J.

Hrolli-y Funeral services John Brolley of 67 Crescent avenue will be held this morning from the McKean Brown and Adley mortuary parlors at 541 Fairfield avenue at 8 o'clock and from St Mary's church where a requiem high mass will be said at 9 o'clock. Burial will be In St. Michael's cemetery. Henry T)ai ton Bristol. Henry Dayton Bristol, formerly rice president of the Johnton Service company of Milwaukee, Wls dned Thursday after an extended i lines.

He resided at 667 Clinton avenue. He was a son of the late William and Mary Ann Bristol, and was graduated from Yale in the class of 1874. He is survived by his wife, Lucy Wilson Bristol and a slater. Miss Anna I Bristol, and a nephew, William Bristol of this city. The a win be held ton i at 8 o'clock at the home, the Pev Ernest Judson Craft, rector Of Christ church, officiating Burial will be In South cemetery, Woodbury, Conn.

at the convenience of the family. NEW YORK-- It looks as a rabid fan could prevent a disliked ball toseer from making a triple or homer A new Notional League rule says: "In all cases a spectator goes on the playing field, pick? up a fair hit ball and retains possession of it two bases will be allowed." Economy's Sake a KNOWN FOR VALUES Proving How Reasonably the Entire Family Can Be Provided With Hosiery at Grant's that is Dependable and Economical HOSIERY Long Hose children, iceable, ribbed cotton school Slight imperfections, pair Misses' two-toned mercerized ribbed hose, assorted colors. A suitable hose for school. 39 MenU Fancy Hose Rayon plaited mercerized, fancy patterns, wide assortment. pair Misses' Silk and Rayon Hose 24 inch Icf? vitli mercerized tops- new shades.

pair men All the 19c The Autumn Shapes and Colors NEW Real Leather PURSES New high colors, new popular sizes and shapes, new contrasting trims. a flat greens, reds, greys, many other colors, made of real leather. Other models of keratol. A "Maple Knit" Hose, Always in Stock Fully Fashioned Hose With silk over the knee Thread silk leg, 26 inches long with lisle tops and soles. Fully fash ioned and in wanted colors, pair Ask lot The price is far below that tchich the quality would lead you to expect.

Gay Fall Hats for Children and Misses Brilliant colors, in all wool felt fiats, novelty trimmed and embroidered. and Now is the Time to Replace the Drapes Burned by Summer Sun, Spotted by Summer and Wind Curtains for Fall Here is a very wide range of patterns to choose from, voiles and marquisettes; full size, ready to hem and hang. per pair Panels of Rayon With colored dots of rose gold or blue, full window size, each Whether single or double, flat or round, you'll find them here. lOcaodZOc Reducing the Shoe BiUtl Schooltime Shoes For Active Children Bal or Blucher models, boys' or girls' styles, sizes 5 to 2, made of real leather in several colors. Rubber heels OR the larger sizes increase the value.

per pair Either Balloon or High Pressure Sizes Inner Tubes Of New Rubber Only new rubber is used in making these tubes, which come 30" or 2g" 4.40" Equipped with Schraeder Valves. The Wrench Which Never Slips "Oswego" Stillson Type Pipe Wrenches Forged steel with milled jaws, wooden handles, three sizes. 14 Time Now to Fix Up the Set for Improved Fall Programs 4 'SONGBIRD" Radio Tubes Tests, even the international experiment, have proven Songbird Tubes equal in efficiency and tone to more costly ones. All standard types, including power tubes. Effective as detectors or amplifiers, each Power, Strong and Even for Every Type of Radio Circuit "Songbird" Batteries volt size.

45 volt size, used on multiple tube sets. Heavy Duty, 45 volt size, more than twice the value for only a little more. Grant Stores are the exclusive chain store distributors of Genuine Browning-Drake Quality Radio Parts. A Grant Value Men Appreciate Quality Broadcloth, or Madras, in collar attached or neckband styles. Exceptionally well-made with assorted lengths, and cut to roomy size.

The Luxury Women Rayon Underwear Quality garments, in wide range of styles, and colors. Some tailored, lavishly lace-trimmed. All well-made. each For Either the youngtttr or the Older Girl Embroidered Panry Dresses With a Distinctive Styte Gay Panty dresses, 2 to 6. A mart dresses, 6 to 10.

Stylish straight dresses, 7 to 14. The combinations of material, workmanship and design are unusual at so low a figure. each Berry Set A Big Bowl and ibc berry dishes in a i a lustre shades of green or orange, with center decoration. Tne entire set for 9W With the Straw Hat Season Almost Over Men's Turn to Fall Headtoear CAPS of style and quality are lowter priced at Grant's. Here are new Fall Caps in the new styles, made of quality suiting materials, two-toned i i semi-indestrtictibk visors.

And so reasonably priced. 1 DRESSY, YET LOWER PRICED For Sake, Come to WT.GRANTCQ 1189 -1209 Main St Yet Lower Priced: Men's dress shirts from Grant have all the qualities cf much more costly ones. Fine materials, quality workmanship. Full cut sizes, assorted sleeve lengths, preshrunk, neckbands. A variety of styles.

And yet they are only a dollar. COME AND SEE.

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