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Evening star., 1924-06-22
Washington Treaty Accepted.

MANAGUA. Nicara qua June 21.-
The Nicaraguan Congress today rati-
fed the treaty of peace and friend
ship between the five Central Ameri-
can republics signed at the Central
American conference in Washington
In February, 1928. The treaty re-
Gently was passed by the Guatemalan
legislature.
Evening star., 1924-06-22
RAT is WIRETAPPER"
Special Dispatch TO The Star.

Special Dispatch 10 The star.
NEW YORK, June 21.-Experts of
the New York Telephone Company
sighed with relief today when En-
met Devlin. one of its electricians.
discovered the source of intermittent
trouble on Yonkers line was a wire
tapping rat. The rat had gnawed
Insulation from two wires where
they crossed his threshold a few feet
from the switchboard. For three
weeks resultant signals baff1ed the
best minds of the company.
The subscribers light would show
red, as if he was trying to get cen
trail" but the line would be dead
sometimes for hours. The trouble
came only at night.
The rat hole is plugged up now.
Evening star., 1924-06-22
RICH OIL MAN SLAIN.
Arkansas Men Duel in Quarrel
Over Woman.

Ell DORADO. Ark. June Pr. G..
Vinson, wealthy oil operator and real
estate dealer is dead. and w. c.
WooIey salesman, is held on a charge
of murder, as the result of a shooting
affray today when they met on the
public square.
The Staying is said to have been the
elimination of a feud growing from
Wooleys attentions to Wilson's di-
vorced wife. She was granted a decree
May on the ground of cruelty and
infidelity.
Wooley surrendered and was re-
leased on bond.
WooIey ran when fired on by Vim
son last Thursday and when they met
today, witnesses said. both reached for
their guns Wooley was quickest.
Evening star., 1924-06-22
Louisiana Delegates Start.

NEW ORLEANS, June 21.-Members
of the Louisiana delegation to the ma :
tional Democratic convention left
here tonight and are due in New
York at am. tomorrow. The d dele-
cation is uninstructed and will vote
as unit
Evening star., 1924-06-22

Mrs. George N Wells, Mrs. Mar
shall and Mrs Heidricht are among
members of the Women's Club of Cot
tage City who have been attending
the rural women's short course at the
University of Maryland.
Evening star., 1924-06-22

To enable the largest ocean steam
ships to reach Glasgow. more than
sc. 900, 900 cubic yards of material have
been dredged out of the Clyde River,
New Britain herald., 1924-02-12
LOUISVILLE LOOKS GOOD
Racing Enthusiasts Have Reason to Think City May Furnish Winner for the Kentucky Derby,

Louisville. Ky. Feb. l2.--l'or the first time in several years resident racing enthusiasts are encouraged by prospects that Louisville may furnish tho winner for tho Kentucky Derby.
 In the stable of John Ward at Churchill Downs arc two three year olds. which. in tho opinion of many observers here. must be reckoncd as formidable as any pair that could bc namrl for the classic. Wisc Coun- scllor and Worthmpre or racing form shown as two year olds and present appraranccs are declared to be on par with tho best.
 Both colts have filled out consider ably since last gear and arc wintcrine oHcri1chtly. while daily Eaiops have kept them in ideal shape 10 begin sorious training when warmer weather comes.
 Wisc Counsellor sharing inc leadership of his age dipision with sarazen and St. James. generally Is tho more highly regarded of the pair. but many turf students here say they would not br surprised if Worthmorc should prove 10 be as great three year old as his stable mate.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-12
MICHIGAN STAR HOPES TO
 BREAK BROAD JUMP MARK
Hubbard. Famous Colorcd Athlete, in Training For Coming
 Track Meets

Ann Arbor, Feb. 1a.---De Hart Hub- bard. Michigan's colored track and field star, hopes 10 hang up a new mark in the running broad jump this year. And many there are who be- lievc tho Cincinnati boy win turn tho trick, too.
 Last season. his initial one with the Wolverines, Hubbard came within an inch and a half of equaling the record Of 25 feet three inches made by Ned Gourdin of Harvard few seasons ago. Inability 10 hit the take off properly is Hubbard's chief fault. If he can overcome this failing he is almost certain 10 put over n new record for this event. On ono occasion Hubbard was credited with leaping some 25 feet i-2 inches, only to have the jump disallowcd because he over stepped the leaping board.
 Oddly enough. the three greatest broad jumpers American colleges have seen of recent years have all been colored boys. Besides Hubbard. there were Gourdin and Sol Butler.
 In competition Hubbard has beaten both of the other two. Obviously, Hubbard looms as America's best Olympic bet in the broad jump. Hc should be heard from in ~record- breaking way, too.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-12
RUTH HAS FINE DOG.

Boston. Feb. 12.---While Babe Ruth is conditioning at Hot Springs. Ark. a bull terrier which he bought recent ly will bc on exhibition at the East ern Dog Show here next week. The home run king has become interested in dogs and as start toward develop ing a kennel he bought Cloudland Dot, prize terrier from the Cloud land kennels of Woodstock. VI. She was sired by Champion Coolidge Grit or Mighty and her mother was Champion Cloudland Scrapplcr. owned by NJ B. Emmons The dog is nine months old and this will be her first appearance in the show ring.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-12
CREE TO FIGHT McTIGUE
Mitldlcwcight Champ Announces Nir- tlIal Agreement to Battle Worlds Light Heavyweight Champion.

San Francisco. Feb. Hilary Greb. middieweight champion boxer visiting here said today that nogotia- fions virtually were complete for him to meet Mike McTiguc. who claims thc title of light heavyweight chan- pion of the world. in New York soon.
 My plan" said Greb. "is 10 have a double championship match. McTigue. entering the ring at 1G0 while I would have the right 10 ap- pear at catchw,ighi. That would make Mc'rigue eligible 10 win the middle weight title while would have a chance 10 take the light heavy weight belt
New Britain herald., 1924-02-12
Billy Shade Loses Bout
 In Fight With SchDell

Buffalo. N. Y, Feb. is,.-Althngh greatly outweighed, Frankie Sch.ell, local weltcrweight champion. de- cisivcly defeated Billy shade. light heavyweight champion of Australia, in a siA-round bout here last niyft. Schoell's fast left jab worried shade. while h. rocked the big fellow nov and then with stir right crosses Schoell won every round. Schnel floorcd Shade in inc first round. bit the latter didn't take count. Schoell weighed 162ls and Shade i70ia pounds.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-12
|CRUCIAL GAME FOR HIGH SCHOOL SAT.
Will Play Hillhouse Five on New
 HaYen'S Court

Alter having two weeks of rest, the N. u. II. $. basketball team will hop into action again when they will play the New Haven Hillhouse high school team in the second of the triangular league. The game will be played in the Hillhouse gymnasium at New Haven Saturday afternoon.
 The first game of the league race resulted in a victory for the Red and Gold quintet. The New Haven team played at the state armory, a strange floor, put up creditable game, and when the final whistle blew they were in the rear only by a 30 10 29 score.
 The game vii be most important since it will mean more to the win ming team than tany other on inc slate. New Haven. with one victory over Hartford and one defeat from New Britain. will have to win 10 keep in the running. win will put them in a tie for first race with New Brit ain. The New Brfain team wants the game because i, will put one team out of the running and make the championship nearT a certainty. A win Saturday will mean that the worst New Britain | will get in the championship is a to with Hartford. That team will have 10 win both con- tests with New Briain to do this, however.
 The New Britain tenn has always had difficulty in defeating New Ha- ven on its own court. m the last de- cade the best the New Britain team could do was to win last years con test. The championship team of 19t9-19e0 went througl the entire season without a defeat. but lost to New Haven on it's own court.
 The Elm City team vii, play with slightly changed lineup. They will start Miller, who did such rood work when ho went into the Nov Britain game as substitute. He will play guard in place of Wennick. The rest Of the team will lineup as follows: Stevens, center; Mcfarland and Ei- mans. forwards: Korwtz, gua,d.
 The game will start at o'clock, and dancing will follow.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-12
WANTS TO BUY HORSE
Nn,,i,it's owIirr Now Negotiating for Maddrn's Intcrc.t in famous Ra"e Hpr4c. I'riaf Rack.

Lcstngt0n. k~.. Feb. 12.--Benja- min Block. owu,r of the Kentucky Dpfby winner Mor'irh, has purchased from j. Il. Eosset"r or California. lis intcres. in Friar Rock, by Rock Sand. from Fairy Gold by Ben Dor owned jointly by Mr. itosse'cr and John r.. Madden, owner Of Hamburg Place near here. Mr. IHpck IS said 10 hc negotiating with Mir Madden for his interest in the horse.
 Friar Rock was bred by Major August Belmont and vas sold to Mir. Madden for s5o.00o at the end Of his three year old career. Mr. Madden later selling an interest to Mir. Eosse- ter. He is a half brother to Fair Play. Flittergold. Golden View and others and the sire CT Eockminster and increape. He is eleven years old.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-12

Boston, Feb. le.-Pitclcr Dave forth of the St. Louis Browns is cer- tain to be source of constant trouble to American League unlpircs and President Johnson during the coming season.
 Rival American league managers, convinced that Danforth is doctorins the ball. intend to keep up a crusade against his methods Failing 10 ac- complish their object it is said they intend 10 order their pitching staffs to go tho limit in manipulating the ball
 Late in the season of 1922 Dan forth was put out of a game by Um- pire Owens because that official be- liercd he was pitching illegally, A suspension of 10 days went with the eiection from the game.
 The St. Louis club. feeling that Dantorth could be of no use ot them if the American league umpircs were Il unit in tho belief that he was doe ioring the ball, sent him 10 Tulsa, okla, Of the Western league. He succeeded in helping win pennant for that city.
 Hoping that he had been cured Of his fault and might pass muster St, Louis brought him back for another trial in the American league. Once again an umpire ruled that he was pitching illegally George Moriarty in u game at Philadelphia last sum mcr, after repeatedly warning Dan- forth finally removed him from the game. He sent E. number of base- balls to President Johnson as cI- dence that nanforth doctorod the ball.
 During the remainder Of tho sea. son any time nanforth pitched thu game became a near bnrlsrquc be- cause. the opposing team kicked on almost every ball pitched.
 Every American league manager other than George Sister of inc Browns. is positive Danforth doctors Inc ball. Which means much trouble any time he works
New Britain herald., 1924-02-12
WILLS-FIRPO BOUT
 CAUSES MUCH TALK
Stamford Mentioned But State Commission May Not Agree

Hartford. Feb. 1e.--Lcw Ray mond. matchmaker Of the mysterious syndicate behind the Firpo-Wills fight scheduled for somewhere in Conaecticut" July 10, is likely 10 lnee, considerable difficulty in pro ducinz the fight in this state.
 RAnlond has not vet applied for a CC--.ecticut license and there is a clause in the state rules govcrn- ing the sport that prevents 'outsidc' promoters from coming into the state 10 promote fistic bouts.
 Two of the three members Of the board last night declared their oppo- sition to mixed bouts. Chairman Moses King and Commissioner Frank l. Murphy do not favor such bouts while Commissioner Thomas Dona- hue was the lone member 10 look with favor on mixed affair.
 The state board officially knows nothing or the proposed bout,
New Britain herald., 1924-02-12
THEY ALL LIKE ID
 SOCK THE OLD PILL
More Alibis Offered at Plate Than
 Anywhere Else

On no one feature of play is the baseball player as touchy as on his batting. The old base hit has a musi- cal ring to the athlete that causes him to throw out his chest with pride. E,c1 the pitcher likes to hit 'em safe. Every fan can recall the smile that comes over the countenance of a weak hitting pitcher when he connects for a single O" extra base wallop.
 The batsman is mighty jealous of his ability. When he fails he seldom gives the pitcher much credit, rather he has an alibi that removes the odium of his failure without slipping ta' pitcher any praise.
 In late years, with the pitchers re- sorting to trickery, it has been uH- usual for some crack batter to strike out without requesting the umpire to look at the ball. If the pitcher has a reputation for cheating it is tot nn- common for the batsman to offer ob- jections to the ball any time he swings and misses. Very often de- fective ball is responsible for the sharp break it takes. but more often the imagination of the batter creates the situation.
 have seen batters strike out on 8 fast ball that break an inch. only 10 have them insist the ball jumped a foot. The average batter doesn't like to strike out, particularly in pinch.
 Enauestionably more alibis arc of- fcred at the old home plate than any other base. Let a good hitter pop up or ground weakly to the infield and, while he raves at his failure to hit, hc accepts the situation as a break of the game. However, let the same batter strike out and he immediately seeks to offer reason for his failure to hit. objccting to the ball is always Il way out after missed strike. If it is a called third strike 1t is perfectly proper and fitting to question the um- pire's eyesight.
 In certain American league game last season something like 65 new balls were used to play game. Tho pitcher working the game had a rep- utation for cheating. and the umpire in order to eliminate any chance for protest throw out every ball that be- came slightly soicd.
 Tor years this has not been an un-I common practice among the umpircs. Desiring to protect themselves, any ball slightly discolored or roughen- cd has been thrown out Of play. This system also offered protection for q pitcher with a reputation for cheat ing since the umpire seldom permit ted the use Of a ball that offered pos abilities for the pitcher 10 rcstort to trickery. While the shemc worked out, it cost a lot of money to do it. | The magnatcs are about convinced that it would be wiser to let the bat | ters offer an alibi for their failure, since keeping them from doing so has proved a rather costly eXpori- 1, ment.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-12
PROTECTS JOCKEYS
kcgtucky Turfmsn Buys 50 Aus rslisn skull Csps for His Riders to Wear in Tsaccs.

I.ouistiilc. Ey., Fcb. Ig-E. T.. Bradley. one of kent1cEY-S leading turfmcn,. has ordered iiity Australian skull caps 10 be used by jockeys riding on the Kentucky circuit as 8 protective measure against concussion of the brain in event Of a fall in a race. One Of these caps placed on letter scale weighed but four ounces and wiihsf ood the weight of a nas without making the least impression. The cap is made or a peculiar fibre which withstan8s many pounds Of resistance.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-12
Track Meet in Philly to
 Raise Olympic Finances

Philadelphia. Feb. i2.--An indoor track and Held carnival. in which more than zoo prominent athletes arc expected to take part. will be held here Saturday. March S, under inc auspices or the Pennsylvania Ath- lttic club. The proceeds will be given to the United States Olympic fund.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-12
PAINTERS CLAW TO
 VICTORY OVER CENTERS
South Manchester Aggregation Goes Down 10 Defeat at Local Gym
 to Tune of G6-l0.

Last night at the Boys clIb the Boys club Panihcrs rushed their way to an overwhelming victory over the Center X. C. Of south Manchester by tho score Of 66 to 10, The silk City ties although very gamr aggrega- ton were no match for the locals. Tho locals cnalked basket after has- ket. and even after all tho substitutes were rushed into Inc fray the scoring was continued.
 The Herald has been asking qn"s- tions why tho panthcrs do not want ta play the Broad A. C. Of Hartford. The manager Of the Partners wishes to say that he has been trying 10 ar- range a game with the mentioned team but to no avail.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-12
DENIES BIG TRADE
St. Louis Browns Deny a. IaIse Ttumor That I'fuctt or Basne Are Going to Los ingtIe-.

St. Louis. Feb. t2-Thc report that the Los Angeles club would receive either PrUett. CT Billy Eaync. south rs~ pitchers of tho st Louis Browns vs1 rntyhatic8tl- a uiod asf night log 8eHicJ 'hr rerpTt ouf nf %rr York that Bill Payne would io ssnt Co Les AnErles in case Manager Sisier dc ciJed to retain T'rgrtf Both T'rurtt and Bayna are tn br given thorough tryouts this spring. foth arn signed To 1924 contracts" dcrtaTeI Erie.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-12
OMTVEDT RECOVERING
American Ski Jumper, Hurt at 'Olym- pics. VIII Be Able 10 start Home Within q short Time.

Paris, Feb. is.---lagnar Omtvcdt, Of Grand Beach, Mich. the American skier who was injured during the Olympic winter sports competition, has been transferred from chamonix 10 the American hospital al Nouilly. His knee is still in a plaster cast and is mcnding slowly, but the doctors expect hc will bc able to sail for home within 10 or i2 days.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-12
2JO Report to Try Out
 For Crew at Harvard

Cambridge, Mass. Feb. 12.-Har- earJ crew candidates to the num- Der or 259 Of whom 164 were freshmen. responded 10 the first cali for oarsfnen here yestcrasy Head Coach Edward stc.ens fold th, .uan that emphasis would i,c pfseed ,,r .s,. recovery and the dris.. saFsuE ,tat h. wanted speed more ihan grIa.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-12
Says It's Stamford.

New York. FcD. 12.-LcW Eaymond announced last night that the boxing syndicate for which he is spokesman had selected Stamford. Conn. as the site for the I'irpo-Wills bout and that m arena seating it5,o0o spectators would be built ihorr.
 The promoters expected the pub lie 10 pay al least $1,00o,o0o and perhaps s3.o0o.0oo 10 sec the fight as the best seals might cost $50, he said. Tho arena would be modcled after the Yaln Bowl, he explained and ga days would be required 10 build il.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-12
VAIL; BASKETBALL

New Haven. Feb. ie.---Coach Joe Fogarty Of the Yale basketball team will try two or three different guard combinations this week in the games scheduled with Columbia in New York city tonight and al Cambridge in the match with Harvard Friday evening.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-12
Amateur Cue Artists to
 Meet in Pittsburgh Play

New York. Feb. Entries closed today with seven amateur cue stars listed to compete for the national class 4 1s.2 balklnc billiard cham pionship at Pittsburgh, beginning next Monday. according to announcement by the National Association of Anna tcur Billiard Players.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-12

mile race, Jack Sellers and Sydney Leslie, of the New York A. C., plac- ing second and third.
 Joie W. Ray. Illinois A. C., almost lapped the field in the one and one quarter mile invitation event, win ming from Andrew Craw, second, and Fred Wachsmuth. Glenco 4. '. stars, by nearly 150 yards.
 Alec Mack, Knights of St. An thony, won the two-mile handicap race, Joseph Wallace. New York A. C., placing second. and Fred Yater, New York university. third.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-12
 
MURCHISON EQUALS THE
 WORLD RECORD OF 1908
Newark \. c. Runner Catches Up to 16-Ycar-Old Record in 65
 Yard Dash.

New York, Feb. I2.-Loren Mur- chison, of the Newark A. C., equaled the worlds record of seven seconds, for the 65 yard dash, made by Law son Robertson of the University of Pennsylvania in 1908, in track meet at the list Regiment armory last night.
 Abel Kiyiat, Wilco A. C.. middle distance star, won the three quarter
New Britain herald., 1924-02-12
FORMER YALE CAPT. '
 RETURNS ID GAME
Dave Dunn Plays. With Memorial
 FiVe--GaSCO Wins S6-2S

Dave Dunn, former Yale basketball captain. got back into harness ias' night when he appeared as right for ward on tho Memorial Five team that was crushed by the Gasco Five SC to 23. Dunn showed that he still re- taincd some of his old time skill when he rting in three double decknrs from the floor. chuckio Woiak. however, was inc big noise Of the game and he literally ran wild on cabelus, who played opposte him at tap man. Chuck got 1o field goals and six from the foul line.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-12

Goals from fioof. Dudack 2. Me. Cormick 2. Woiak io. Rostclli |, Dunn 2. Kildun :. Cabcllus ]. Conlcy l.. Goals from fouls, Wojak 6, kilduff |.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-12

' Otfl ....-s..ss.tt Referee, Anderson: scorer. fahm
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-09-04
FOR FARM PROGRESS

The Agricultural Committee of the
North Carolina Bankers Association,
in conference with officials of the Col
lege Of Agriculture, recently adopted
the following program for active work
in the state:
1. Aid county agents in determining
definite detectives for each COM
munity and organize county in
community groups to carry
them out.
3. Give each county a definite OBJ
jective through an organization
of farmers, bankers, and bust
ness men.
3. Secure from state and federal
sources assistance in determ-
lining definite detectives and in
giving instruction to members
of community and county or
CARNATIONS.
f. Organize bankers, merchants,
and farmers WI ere desirable
into better marketing units.
S. Secure cooperation of State Col
lege in surveying agricultural
conditions and giving instruc-
tions through its specialists in
organization, farm management,
production, and marketing.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-09-04
An Absorbing story

In New York hotel the other day,
woman guest came rather hurriedly
to the desk and asked if she might
have blotter. The clerk smiling, OBJ
liged her, and she disappeared toward
her room. Quickly she returned for
another.
So sorry to trouble you, she said.
The clerk assured her it was all right,
but when she returned for the third,
the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh,
his curiosity got the better of him.
Beg pardon, but if YOU split the
ink we will gladly send a maid to as
sist you, he said.
Oh, thank you perhaps you had bet
ter do that. But it isn't the ink-the
water pipes in the bath room have
burst.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-09-04
His Impression

An Englishman arrived in New York
and during his first night at one OF
the big hotels, a heavy wind storm
came up and blew him out of bed,
Gathering himself up, he staggered to
the telephone, and called the room
clerk.
| want another room.
Certainly but what's wrong with
the one you are in?
Oh, it's all right, but I think de-
signers have rather overdone the
ventilation here.
Regular Order
Judge: You've heard the charge
are you guilty or not guilty?
Prisoner: Why, er-Pll have to hear
the evidence first, your honor.