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Evening star., 1926-05-19
WALKER AND LATzO
BATTLE TOMORROW

BY the Associated Press.
SCRANTON, Pa, May l9.-Fight
fans from all parts of the anthracite
regions will see the welterweight
championship fight between Mickey
Walker. world champion. and Pete
Latzo Of this city tomorrow night
Gov Moore of New Jersey and
Mayor Walker Of New York hre
coming with a party of so.
The fight is scheduled for 10 rounds.
Walker is to receive $4,000. with
privilege of 371a per cent Of the gate.
Latzo will fight on a percentage basis.
1t is expected that ll.000 will witness
the battle.
Three years ago Walker got a
newspaper decision over Latzo.
Evening star., 1926-05-19
AMERICANS PRESS MARK
OF FINN SPEAR TOSSER
Harvard Field Coach Praises Yanks for Marvellous
Progress Made in Six Years in One of the Oldest
Athletic Events known.
BY the Associated Press.


0AMBRIDCE, l9"Ihc colleges the
their marvellous avefn throwing
in the Of Mkkola Harvard field coach "1he
added intercollegiate championship program until 1922
but the by G. H. Storrs Yale 99 inch
mark which vorab with the Olympic record OF 25 feet
9]4 inches. which of established i'll
While the United States about Is behind
athletes from the different continents will within three
misguided
should throw the ayen extremely well because they such
ball They
lin throwing is altogether different Base ball requires muscles
than the aveln The thing that American
faS+ a the eiavcIr
Evening star., 1926-05-19
BIG LEAGUE LEADERS,

By the Associated Press.
AMERICAN LEAGCE:
Batting-Dugan, Yanks, .4ll,
Runs--Ruth, Yanks, 3S.
Hits-Goslin. Nationals. 40.
Doubles-Burns, Indians. 10.
Triples-Gehrig, Yanks, 9.
Homers-Ruth. Yanks. II.
Stolen bases-Meusel, Yanks, 3.
Fitching-PennOck, lanks. won q;
lost |.
NATIONAL LEAGUE:
Batting--Southworth. Giants, .424.
Runs-fieathcote, Cubs, u.
Hits-Hornsby, Cardinals. 43.
DOubles-Frisch. Giants, 16.
Triples-Critz. Reds, and Wright.
Pirates, 8.
Observation-Disclosures, Cardinals, Z.
Stolen bases-Cuyler, Pirates. 10.
Pitching-MeadOws Pirates, and
Ring. Giants, won 4; lost none.
Evening star., 1926-05-19
RISKO HURTS HIS HAND:
MUST IDLE FOR MONTH

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 10 P).-
Johnny Risko, Cleveland light heavy
weight, will be out OF the ring for at
least a month.
An examination OF his right hand
injured in his bout with Romero Ro
jas at Buffalo several weeks ago and
hurt again while training for his bout
with Young Stribling at New York
r;st week. revealed Il bad bruise.
Negotiations were pending for a
bout with Jack Renault at New York
May 2S
Evening star., 1926-05-19
McCRAW BUSY REBUILDING
BRITTLE NEW YORK CRAFT
Groh, Hartley and Nehf Already Eliminated and
Meusel May Be Next to Go-Kelly and Frisch Are
About the Only Substantial Parts Left.
BY JOHN B. FOSTER.

EW lORk May 9The scrappng of the out craft GIANTS
farther before nnShed lhe
Nationals with their best asset
only promise-and they have lost that
What mpeed the undertaking long voyage IN Mach
known only those who ordered
the Giants uded Florida by xpons
championship actual
from
the moment was
of
against Pittsburgh Nh
Inui dnthf TEAMS
Evening star., 1926-05-19
FREEMAN VS.. SIMONICH.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 19 R).-
Tommy Freeman, Cleveland welter-
weight, meets Joe Simonich, Butte,
Mont. in a 12-round decision bout fea-
turing a fistic card here tonight. Steve
Smith. Bridgeport, Conn, feather
weight, and AL Gordon engage in the
S-round semi-final.
Evening star., 1926-05-19
PADDOCK MAY ACCEPT
MOTION PICTURE OFFER

PASADENA. Calf. May 10 R.--
Charles Paddock. who ran 100 yards
in 9.5 seconds Saturday to smash his
own record and renew his claim to
the title of worlds fastest human"
probably will appear in motion pic
lures. he said today.
A screen test has proved satisfac-
tory, and Paddock said he was con-
sidering several offers.
Evening star., 1926-05-19
LEADING niTTERs .
PITCHING RECORDS.
SHAWKEY WILL UNDERGO
AN OPERATION ON FOOT

NEW YORK. May 10 GP).-Bob
Shawkey. veteran right handler of the
New York Yankees, will be out of the
game for several weeks. two of which
will be spent in hospital for an
operation on his right foot.
The foot was hurt some time ago,
but Shawkey continued TO take his
turn on the mound until infection de.
veloped.
Evening star., 1926-05-19

Bobby stevens. Westerns shortstop.
fattened his batting average at the
expense of Jett Of Tech. and in gen
eral was the big star of the fray.
In all he collected four hits in the
same number Of trips to the plate,
and went from seventh to third place
in the list of hitters In the series
games.
Stevens tied up the game in the
ninth when his team was one run be
hind. He singled. stole second. went
to third when Batson hit safely, and
then stole home TO make the count
Gall. In the eleventh Bobby laced
out a double, after two were down.
and came home on Fred Owens
safety
Southwell Brown started the game
for Western, but was relieved by
Schneider after four innings. Jett
went the route for Tech.
Gonzaga's nine. which already has
taken the scalps Of most of its
enemies around town, evened matters
with Eastern by nosing out the Lin
coin Parkers. : to 6. Eastern won
from the / Streeters early in the sea
son. 2 lo U. w ltn IHe SCote DIT U "
) in Eastern's favor, Gonzaga rallied
in the ninth and aided by errors sent
the tying and winning runs across.
Mcguire and Quinn We're the starting
pitchers, but the latter was called in
after two frames and Frager sent to
the box. Hogge led in. the hitting
with out of 4. Eastern's next
game is with ST. Johns on Friday. ..
Business .OutClassed the Swavely
Prep nine on the latter's diamond al
Manassas, 9 TO I. in eigh innings. Ed
die Marosy occupied the mound for
the Stenogs and allowed only hits
Business batters accounted for l.
bingles.
Devitt's racketers showed the way
to the Georgetown Props yesterday
three matches to one
Evening star., 1926-05-19
DEMPSEY COOL TO OFFER.

CHARLOTTE, n. c.. May 19 LP).--
Jack Dempsey is paying little atten-
ton to the million-dollar offer Of Tom
O'Rourke for bout with Harry Wills.
pending Tex Richards s selection of an
opponent, the champion secretary,
Frank Jones, said.
Evening star., 1926-05-19
WESTERN DEFEATS TECH.
TYING FOR SECOND PLACE

TfIlLE the championship Eastern dropping
W. yesterday second what be called
the scholastic Western and
putting finishing touches with
their II
dgoinp into tie with Centra for second honors
Evening star., 1926-05-19
In handling

member it Is heavy and don't handle
it with jerky motions else you might
strain a muscle or ligament. In catch
ing IL keep palms out and let elbows
give The medicine bah will be a
wonderful developer of your arms.
shoulders. chest, neck and stomach
muscles.
I'm getting along in years for a
champion boxer. but | don't intend TO
quit soon. And the reason ! feel as
young as some OF the boys Of 25 years
is because ! like all sports and keep
myself in condition at all times.
r,lrhA
Evening star., 1926-05-19
SELLS TWO PITCHERS.

ST. PAUL, Mimi. May i9 CP>- :
Two pitchers of the st. Paul Amer
can Association Club have been sold.
Ad Hotter was sent to Dallas of the
Texas League. and Charles Convert
was released TO Binghampton, y. Y.
Evening star., 1926-05-19
q HORSES IN RACE.

CHICAGO, May 10 GR.-Twcnty-
seven horses today were named for
the Aurora inaugural Handicap. fea-
ture of tomorrow program at the
Aurora track which opens 1926 racing
in the Chicago district.
Evening star., 1926-05-19
REsOLUTE NOW SCHOONER.

BRISTOL, r. L.. May 10 P).-The
yacht Resolute, which as a sloop was
the winer of the last Americas Cup
series in 1920. was launched yester-
day as a schooner at the yards Of
the Herreshoff Manufacturing Co.
Evening star., 1926-05-19
ST. MARTINS AHEAD
IN INSECT CIRCUIT

st. Martins base ballers are out in
front in the insect division OF the
Jerrys Sport shop League. but are
being hard pressed by the Crandalls.
Meridians and Libertys.
The teams stand as follows:
Evening star., 1926-05-19
REGISTERS Is RUNS.

Bureau of Engraving and Printing
was swamped yesterday in the Col
ored Departmental Base Ball League
series by Government Printing Office
The score for five innings was Is to l
Evening star., 1926-05-19
Tbe Goetrimg 5tar
! BOYS CLUB
.s. Conducted by ROBERT C. MCCLELLAN

and roll 1t. When you throw il grasp
loosely with palms Of hands. thumbs
to chest and fingers out, lifting ball
above head and as far back as you
can hold 1t and then let 1t go.
In handling the medicine ball re-
Evening star., 1926-05-19
A list Of new applicants for mem

~ IISt VI IIFW IUI IIItIII-
bership follows:
Albert VI. and II. Alvin Schmidt. jr.
Capitol Heights. Md: Howard Crouch.
Herndon, Va: Frederick A. and John
Cast, 3Sl2 Eighth street; douglas
Robertson. s7il Mckinley street;
Jerand Feinberg. 1900 Eighteenth
street; Albert Reid, 1929 Georgia ave
nue.: Philip K. Slaughter 1921 ID
street southea It: Lewis Anderson, Nc
Lean, Va.
Evening star., 1926-05-19

Devitt's racketers showed the way
to the Georgetown Props yesterday,
three matches to one.
Evening star., 1926-05-19
SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE.

Asheville. =: Spartanburg. 3.
Macon, g. Charlotte 8.
Greenville 20; Augusta. ].
Knoxville 10; Columbia. 3.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-02
CHICAGO'S CURFEW; NEW BRITAIN'S NEEDS

The aim of the radical curfew law in Chicago is to protect the public from evildoers; most parti- cular is it an effort to protect young girls from being kidnapped by automobile sheiks, or at least, being lured into the puryiew of their unkindly ministrations.
 The inability of the police to distinguish between the ages of those coming under the jurisdiction of the law and those who are con- sidered old enough to be at large unattended, is a mere detail. No doubt they will learn how to do so in the course of time.
 A curfew law such as this one has many good points.
 In New Britain complaints have been heard that boys are out al "all hours of the night" and some are said to be actually out all night. The other day several oi them were hailed into court or charges they had robbed a jewelry store. In truth, nearly every week sees a few boys brought into cour' on charges of various sorts, some times not serious, but nearly al ways indicating they are havint more liberty than is good for them
 We wouldn't want to go as fa' as Chicago in this curfew business as conditions are not altogethe | similar; but there can be httl doubt that New Britain needs t get a firmer grip upon some Of 1t boys.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-02
WHAT SOME YOUNG MEN
 EXPECT

Clifford-Do you wish to speak to mo. sir?
 Girls Father-Er-yes. That is, I want to ask you if you'll marry my daughter. She
 CHfford-Want me to marry Mill dred, eh? You have your nerve, l must say-wanting to ge me into your family!
 Girls Father-But she's crazy about you. and-and-Id certainly be proud to have you for a son-in- law.
 Clifford-H'm how do l know that you can support Mildred and me? How much money do you make? Will you move out of your house and let us have it? l want to take the car, too.
 Girls Father-I'll give you every thing I've got, and you can take the car and the house. I know where can borrow three thousand more Il you'll just take it. Clifford-Well, I'll think it over. Girls Father-Oh, you've made me so happy, my boy. Thank you thousand times! My hero.
 Clifford-Never mind kissing m. hand. but slip me that box of cigars Thanks, Now pack your duds ant get out of here before l throw vol out. Goodbye!
New Britain herald., 1926-09-02
COMPARATIVELY FEW IN
 SOUTH CAROLINA VOTING
List of Voters And Those Who Exercise Rights Shows
 Little Interest.

Columbia, S. C., Sept. P-Exe- cutive committeeman meet in every county seat of the state today to make an official canvass of the re- suits of Tuesdays primary election.
 With 160,0Q0 votes counted late last night and less than 100 pre- cincts in the states 1888 unaccount- ed for. it was estimated that the total number of ballots cast would not exceed 175, 900. This is lower by several thousand than the vote of the 1924 primary.
 As belated returns trickled in, Senator Ellison D. Smith held 1,- 500 lead over Edgar A. Brown, with former Senator Dial trailing nearly 3O,O0O in the rear. With all but 9S precincts counted, the vote was; Smith, 67,003; Brown 59,4S9; Dial, 32,41S.
 Senator Smith issued statement predicting a sweeping victory for himself in the run off primary of September 4 which he and Brown will contest, neither having secured 8 majority in Tuesdays balloting.
 American entrance to the world court remains an issue in the sena- torial contest as Brown vigorously criticized Senator Smiths vote for adhesion, declaring that it was dis similar from that established by the League of Nationas and endorsed by Woodrow Wilson, The senator re- nlied that the court was the same as that endorsed by the democratic convention of 1924 at which BroWA was a delegate.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-02
KACEYS ARE MODEST REGARDING MEXICO

Common belief has been that the Knights of Columbus organization would welcome American interven- ton in Mexico in an effort 10 put an end to the row between church and state in that country. But If any such opinion has been held it has proved to be erroneous. The interview given by President Cool iage to James A. Flaherty, head of the order, conclusively indicates the K. of C. has no such hope, ex- pectatlon or desire.
 The expressed wish of the Kaceys through their titular represent ativc, that their only desire is that the United States use it's good of fees to straighten things out in Mexico is entirely reasonable. What such good offices are to be, Of course, depends entirely upon what can be accomplished under the circumstances. As a nation we have no desire to stir up ruction with Mexico over a question of in- ternal policy, and we realize fully that such an effort would fall far short of it's intentions. We can ex-
New Britain herald., 1926-09-02
NEW ENGIAND'S EARlIN
 CANAL DREAMS

One of the earliest efforts in New England to build canal which was 10 have made use of the Connecticut river in reaching the St. Lawrence, has been retold In rrabpic manner in a special annl- versary edition of the Lowell Courier Citizen. The headlines over thes tory give fine birds eye view of what New England once thought perfectly feasible:
 "Old Middlescx canal, traces or which are still to be seen, was a grandiose undertaking, made to connect young Lowell with tide water Boston. Vast ditch once graced by packet boats and freight laden craft, was financial failure. Coming of steam railroad spelled it's doom. It's projectors hd mag nificent dream of system extending 10 Concord. N. H., on through Lake l Sunapec 10 the Connecticut, and on into the St. Lawrence"
 It will be noted that only the portion between Lowell and Bos- ton was ever completed, the re- mainder being a figment of the imagination; and there can be no doubt had the steam cars not been invented and perfected just at that time the canal to the St, Lawrence through New England would have been constructed in due course of time.
 But the Lowell dream of canal to the Connecticut and St. Law renee was not the only one of the kind in New England before the advent of the steam cars" There was the canal from New Haven to Northampton. for instance, running through Plainville. The remains of this ditch can still be detected along the route. vestiges of ar
New Britain herald., 1926-09-02
BUS SUBSIDIARY
 OF NEW HAVEN

If would be interesting to learn how much money the New Eng land Transportation company, the bus subsidiary of the New Haven railroad, has earned since it's in- auguration last year.
 This bus subsidiary, which ope- rates over TIT miles of highway has more than a third the mileage than the New Haven railroad it. self, the railroad mileage being only 1858 miles.
 The railroad as a whole is earn ing money, despite it's financial drags which are on the books.
 The point is, has the bus sub sidiary proved to be another in- cubus, or is 1t breaking even, ot is it making money?
 A financial report is being await ed throughout the state with much interest. If such Q report shows the bus subsidiary is not yet mak- ing fair earnings, it will prove nc black cloud on the railroad bus business, as the general belief is the subsidiary is so situated as tc gain in income as the years pass especially is this true from the standpoint Of the savings made 1T operating non-paying trains on inc railroad.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-02
PASSING ON |. s. RESERVATIONS

Some of the reservations stipu- lated by the United States before it is willing 10 join the World Court are perfectly harmless; and the rapidity with which they were found acceptable at Geneva proves the point. But there are a few re- maining that may not be passed over quite so swiftly. The most inn portant of the reservations, of course, is the fifth, which is to the effect that no decision of the court will affect the United States gov ernment unless this country has voluntarily submitted the case to the court.
 This reservation would put the United States in and out of the court at the same time, as 1t has been bluntly put by critics. It means more than retaining juris- diction over purely American questions" but would also apply to international questions in which the United States may be interest ed With right it can be pointed out that if nations are to yield l jurisdiction to the court only in such questions that they wish tc have adjudicated in this manner reserving other questions to diplo- macy or force of arms, the prime essential of the courts existence would be pushed aside. Or, putting it another way, why sshould the United States, if it wishes to Joe a member of the court, be a member under such an important reserva- tion when it is denied to other members.
 Yet the members of the courr wish to have the American govern. ment as part of that internationa machinery, and it is quite probable that some way will be found to ge Uncle Sam in around the table anC keep him modified at the sam
 time.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-02
SPOKESMAN FOR STATESMEN

Everybody knows all about the White House spokesman - how the President never talks 10 his people directly, but always through the mysterious spokesman, who is credited with refecting the presi- dential mind and who is the official broadcaster to the great American people. When the White House spokesman talks for publication 1t is just as if the President were speaking; and yet, it is not exactly the same. If mistake is made then of course, the spokesman broadcaster can be blamed for the untoward occurrence. Anyhow, the spokesman business is here to stay. And it is spreading in alarming fashion.
 Every statesman, politician, can didate, ear-candidate and men in
 
 the public eye generally threaten to have "spokesmen" through whom they threaten to do their broadcasting. So far Mayor Weld has not designated a spokesman, and we don't think he will care to get quite as fashionable as to em- | ploy one; but there are numerous | politicians in various states who have seemingly adopted the idea and are making some sort of blah with it.
 We read of so-andso, through an intimate friend" made public l statement; that Senator Peoples l Friend through his spokesman gave an important opinion abou the weather; that Governor What: His Name let it be known through official channels that he was a can didate for reelection.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-02
REPEATING POLL TAXES m NEEDY PERSONS

The system Of relating personal taxes to the needy, such as mas been practiced in New Britain mas everything to commend 1t ana nothing to oppose 1t. Especially in the case of women who through misfortune find themselves the sole provider for families, the re- bating principle accomplishes .pecies of charity which the city can well afford to practice. Those who hope to take advantage of the city, however, by making false statements as to their economic condition, are easily found out.
 There is no reason why a widow with three or four children to sup port. or even with fewer children should be forced to pay s2 poll tax Remission of such tax under such circumstances is an act whlcf does the city credit.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-02
WIDENING BROAD STREET;
 AND ALSO MAIN

A wider Broad street Will cause that thoroughfare to live up to its name. There will be no serious oo- iections to the plan of widening the street; and the fact that 1t has been preached indicates the in creasing importance accruing 10 this north end street.
 That reminds us to ask - what has become of the scheme to widen Main street, beyond the railroad tracks? The plan was to subtract a few feet from the sidewalks, and it was rife topic for conversa7 ton during the late verbal imbro- glio concerning Chief Harts one way-turn efforts.
 It might be said in passing tha' talk doesn't get anywhere; 1t IS action that counts. @
New Britain herald., 1926-09-02
25 Tears Ago Today

Mayor Bassett and Alderman Cur tis were the star performers of the meeting of the common council last evening. MT. Curtis asked Presldehl nro-tem Stockwell to take the chalr' as the mayor might wish 10 dlscuss the motion he was about to put. When this was done he moved that the mayor be removed from the committee on the city collector ac- counts. He said that the mayor knew no bond had been filed and had other knowledge of the matter but did nothing about it and would not get off the committee himself. I The mayor said he considered It De- meath his dignity to answer the charges made against him. MT. Leg horn inquired how many meetings the committee held and the mayor said there had been four, accusing Curtis of giving the reports to the papers (Herald). This was denied. The motion was tabled.
 Master Philip Corbin has returned from Norfolk.
 At the fifteenth annual meeting of the Connecticut Funeral Direc- tors association, Eugene l. Porter of this city was elected president for the coming year.
 A. w. Stanley of the Stanley Rule shop has purchased land from the Ibella and Ellsworth farms in Stan- ley Quarter and will erect a hand some villa there.
 Embury chapter, Epworth league elected the following officers last evening: president, W. D. Meeker; chairman spiritual department, Gil. bert Hotchkiss; chairman mercy and helup department, Mrs. F. J, Skin. ner; chairman social departmet, F r. Hanford.
 The second round of the handi cap tournament was played at tho Maple Hill golf links yesterday. F H. Allis won from l.. II, Pease, 3 up w. P. Felt won by default F.. w Abbe won from J H. Kirlham. up James S. North won from Waite H. Hart, 3 up.
 The Wentworth club held a tim | in it's rooms last evening. A spreat was enjoyed and an entertainmen disclosed a variety of spontancou musical talent.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-02
Observation On He Weather

Washington, Sept. 2.-Forecast for Southern New England: Mostly cloudy tonight and Friday; possibly showers on coast tonight; moderate to fresh northeast wind.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Cloudy tonight and Friday, possibly showers on the coast and somewhat cooler tonight in south portion; fresh east to northeast winds.
 Conditions: A long trough of low pressure extends across the coun- try from California to Virginia. It is causing cloudy and unsettled weather with local showers from Nebraska eastward to New England. The pressure is high along the northern border and Gulf coast. The greatest amount of rain re- ported during the last 24 hours was 3.10 inches at Indianapolis, Ind.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity unsettled weather and not much change in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-02

erstwhile glory which was to be a path of commerce from the Sound to the north of New England, and perhaps the St. Lawrence.
 Them were the days" as the saying goes, when huge sums were invested in canal enterprises; and just about the time they were hlos- soming forth as arteries of com merce along came the iron horse and had such a thirst that he drank most of them dry.