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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-29
SINGLE-CELLED AMOEBA
DIGESTS LIKE HUMANS
Chooses Parts of Food It Likes and
Secretes Hydrochloric Acid,
Says Physician.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
DULUTH, Mimi, August 23.-The
simplest form Of animal, the single.
celled amoeba, has its digestive -ap-
paratus on the outside. according to
DR.. Thomas Hall Shastid, opthalmolo.
gist of St. Lukes Hospital Of this
city. These minute life-cells can Sc
crete hydrochloric acid about any
choice morsel which pleases their
fancy, feed upon the portion which
tckls their palate. and cast off the
rest. This acid Is the same as that
secreted inside human and animal
stomachs as one of the digestive
juices. he says.
Amoebae have only two senses,
sight and touch, DR.. Shastid said. add
ing that although they have no eyes
they are all eyes. The sense Of touch
likewise acts throughout their entire
mass. They have no sex, he said, be.
cause they are all sex. propagation
taking place by the simple expedient
of dividing themselves in the middle
Both halves being again all-seeing and
all feeling. Each half can also keep
up the acid-emission process by which
it earns it's daily bread.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-29
Stuffed Onions.

Provide medium-sized white onion
for each serving, remove the outer
skin, and parboil in sailed water, and
turn upside down to drain and cool.
Then remove the centers as deeply as
possible. Fill with stufiing made by
mixing together one cupful OF soft
bread crumbs, one-half a cupful of
chopped pecan meats. the finely chop.
ped portions Of the onions which were
removed and two tablespoonfuls of
melted butter with q seasoning Of
salt, pepper, and paprika. Drop a
bit of butter on each, and bake a
golden brown. Place a piece Of but
tered paper over the onions while they
are baking to prevent their browning
TOO quickly,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-29
Estate Executors Named.

Justice Siddons Of the District
Supreme Court has granted letters
testamentary on the estate of Lee
Yuen, who died May 16, to Lee K.
Chung, Lee K. Fong and Lee Ling,
who were named as executors in the
will Of the deceased Chinaman. Two
OF the executors are sons Of the de-
ceased, who also had a third son, Lee
K. Suey. The estate Is valued in
excess Of 10000
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
Jack Dempsey Faces Court
 On Charge of Speeding

Colorado Springs. June 5JPI- With the matter Of a summer train ing camp settled, Jack Dempsey to- day prepared to return to California to settle another matter. q speeding charge preferred against him at Ma deria, March 25, after traffic Of ficer claims to have clocked the champions automobile reeling off 65 miles an hour. The heavyweight champions decision to iron out the speeding charge came shortly after he selected Camp Vigil, a mountain resort near here, as the scene Of his labors in whipping himself into shape for his titular bout next fall,
 The training camp which Demp- sey hopes 10 occupy by June 25, is located in the mountains within a hours motoring distance of Colorado Springs and at an altitude of eight thousand feet, He declared that he believed the high altitude would prove beneficial in developing his wind" and would otherwise help him get into top notch condition. He plans to do a daily stunt at 12 miles on the road, chop wood and maui sparring partners during his months stay here.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
BOMBING NEWS IS
 GIVEN PUBLICITY
BuenoS Aires Press Features Echo Of SaCCO-Y -YanZetti Case

Buenos Aires, Argentina, June OPl - News Of the bombing of the American legation in Montevideo was strongly featured in the news papers here, in view of the fact that it followed a similar incident at the embassy in Buenos Aires a fortnight ago.
 Several Of the papers publish photographs and review the cases of Sacco and Vanzetti, the men convicted of murder In Massachu- sets, in sympathy with whom, il is believed, the two bombings were perpotrated.
 A policeman has been stationed in front of the embassy here since the explosion. The American am- bassador. Peter Augustus Jay, has received a number of anonymous letters, several containing criminal threats and protesting in behalf Of Sacco and Vanzetti
 Meeting places Of radicals and anarchists were raided by the DO. lice following the embassy outrage and nearly one hundred persons were detailed. but so far as is known, the authors of the bombing have not been caught. Several of those detailed went on hunger strike, They were subsequently re. leased for lack of evidence.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
City Items

Miss Doris Williams of 1s9 Corbin avenue has gone to Bramwell, West Virginia, to visit a Nassar college classmate, Mss Charlotte Perry.
 Arthur Williams and son, Hubert and Kenneth Mcknight, have re- turned after a visit with Mir. Wil- Hams' son. Everett, at Norwich uni versity, Northfeld, Vt.
 The Sunshine society will meet Monday afternoon at o'clock at the Methodist church.
 Charles Baker Jr., son of Mir. and Mrs. Charles Baker of Connerton street, is home on a 30 day leave. He Is connected with tho U, S. S, Texas, Marine detachment.
 The police were notified today ot the return of the operators license of Frank Deptula of SS Gold street, which has been under suspension.
 Miss Thclma Rose Scholl of this city Is member of the graduation class of Nit. St. Joseph's academy, West Hartford. The commencement exercises will take place on Friday June II.
 Miss Maude F. Traver. directress of nurses at New Britain General hospital, will leave Monday for a i three weeks' motor trip. Ralph l.. Gould, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, is spending the weekend in Mount Vernon, Vt,
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
Federal Trade Board
 Creates New Department

Washington, June . (Pl-The fed cral trade commission formally an nounces creation Of a division of trade practice conference, from which Commissioners Thompson and Nugont recently dissented on the ground Of over-eXpansion and lack of economy,
 As movo to bring about Elimination of harmful or unfair trade practices" through conferences with interested industries, the com missions announcement said the new division would take over the trade conference work which has been heretofore scattered among several divisions
 The new division will be manned ny trained employees already on the rolls.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
MONS. HEYLEk IS ON WAY ID Us A.
President of EucharistiC Con-.
 greSS Starts From Antwerp

Antwerp. Belgium. June fP- Monsignor Heylen Of Namur, presi- dent of the Eucharlstic congress which will be held this month at Chicago, has started for the United States aboard the steamship Penn land,
 Still vigorous despite his II years, Monsignor Heylen received a corres- popdent for the Associated Press before his departure and again de- scrihed the coming congress as one of the greatest ever held. He re- called the enormous influence which has been exerted by Eucharistic congresses since the first one was held at Lille in 1881. No more ef- fectual work for the development of the Catholic faith could be under taken than the Chicago congress Monsignor Heylan said.
 The Belgian bishop was made president of the permanent interna- tional committee Of Eucharistic con- gresses in 1908. He has borne an important part In all the congresses which have been held and has been described as their life and soul.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
NEW LEADER NAMED IN
 NEW GUINEA RESEARCH
Dr. Van Lccuwcn Succeeds Prof. stirling In search For Pigmy
 Tribes,

Batavia, Java, June LP, - Dr. Van Leeuwen of Holland has been made leader of the American Dutch expedition which is in New Guinea exploring portions of the country not previously visited by white men ana searching for pigmy tribes. The leadership was turned over to Dr Van Leeuwcn on the proposal Of Professor Matthew W. Stirling of Berkeley Cal, who originally was the head of the expedition.
 A wireless dispatch from the lead CT yesterday from Pioneer Bivouac, New Guinea, says Captain Posthu- mus, one of the Dutch members ol the party. returned Thursday from successful trip from Batavia camp with two motorboats, il native canoes and 25,000 kilograms of food stuffs.
 The dispatch adds that thus fal the work of the expedition has beer most satisfactory. Several phono. graphic records have been made ot the voices of people in the Van Ree' mountains.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
Ansonia Negro Found
 Dead in His Home

Ansonia, June 5 P)-Nathan Lu- cas, a well known negro. was found dead at his home on Wooster street by the police this morning.
 Lucas lived alone and not being seen for two days, neighbors made an investigation. Through a crack lin the door they could sec the man seated upright on a couch but he made no response 10 repeated knocks and the police were notified. ,The man was found seated with his hands crossed in his lap and death had evidently come without warn ing. Lucas was pensioner Of the American Brass company having en- tered the Wallace and Sons min nearly 50 years ago. A daughter. who lives in Washington. survives him. The medical examiner decid- ed death was due to natural causes
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
TO ASK WAGE RAISES
Engineers, riremen and Enginemen Meet Within Few Days To Frame Demand For Increases.

Cleveland, June P'-Commit- tees of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Brotherhood of Lo- comotivo Bremen and Enginemen, general chairman planned to meet to-
 day or the first of next week to pre- pare a joint demal.d to the railroads tor increased wages.
 A sub-committe Of general chair men of the engineers organization decided on demands to be made by it's membership yesterday. Meeting at the same time. but separately, general chairmcn of the tiremen planned demands authorized by their triennal convention.
 Although representatives of nelth- CT organization would make their proposed demands public, it was re- ported they will be similar to those of the Brotherhood of Railroad
 Trainmcn and Order of Railway Conductors, which were between $l l. and $1G5 a day.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
ART WORKS SOLD

Paris. June 5 PS-The sale of the art works of the late Paul Dutasta, secretary of the Versailles peace con- ference, ended last night. Some 19 million francs were realized.
 The South American collector, Jorge Ortiz Linares, bought a su- perb Beauvais tapestry panel, after a design by Boucher. paying 1855, GOO francs for 1t. This was the high est price of any in the sale.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
NEW BRITAIN COUPLES !. ARE GRANTED DIYORCES
Husbands Desert Wives-One Man Has Two Wives Then Loses
 Both-Other Names Cousin

Because Frank Brown of this city married one woman while he still had another wife from whom he had not been legally separated, he now has neither. Frank was married to Pearl II. Walters of this city. a tele- phone operator in the Hartford eX- change, October 4, 1922, but accord ing to testimony offered in superior court before Judge Wolfe yesterday, he neglected to inform his bride that
 he already had one wife. Subse- quently he was divorced from his
 first wife, but not until the second wife had learned of the situation after living with him a month. She
 brought suit for divorce and yester-
 day the decree was granted. A
 child born of the marriage has been "adopted out" Miss Walters
 was represented by William NJ. Grcenstein.
 Antonio Perez of this city sued his wife Lucia Do Giacomo Perez for divorce charging infidelity and ham, ing his cousin, Antonio Perez, as CO., respondent. They were married June 2. 1915. The decree was grant ed. Hungerford and Sake represent cd the petitioner.
 Betty Thorson Walsh was granted
 a divorce from Joseph T. Walsh, a hotel waiter, on the grounds of de- sertion. They were married Janu- | lary 2i. 1914. She was represented i hy Hungerford <; Saxe.
 John Beriman of this city obSery' cd his wifo's birthday arniversarS iby deserting her on March 10, 1922
 according to her testimony. Shc was granted divorce.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
JAIL SENTENCE ON
 BEER SALE CHARGE
Curtis Street Merchant Also
 Assessed S2OO by Judge

Found guilty of selling beer con aiming a higher percentage of al- cohol than tho law allows, and also guilty of being q second offender against the liuuor law. Martin Paschka. proprietor of store at IA Curtis street. was fined SgOO and costs and sentenced to jail for 60 days. 45 Of which were suspended by Judge Alling today.
 Judgment was suspended on the charge of keeping a place where it is reputed liquor is sold. An appeal was taken and bonds fixed at $500.
 Judge w. r. Mangan represented Paschka, who pleaded not guilty OK cept to the charge of being a sec- ond offender.
 Resisted Raiders
 Detective Sergeant George C. FL finger testified that he and Sergeant O'Mara and Officer Tceney went 10 the store with search warrant about 4:SO D. m. on May 2S. Pasch- ka. his brothcr-in-law and his father-in-law were there and they abused the officers, claiming the ad- dress on the warrant was incorrect They had knives in their hands but did not attack the officers.
 A few days later an analysis Of beer bought by the officers showed it 10 have an alcoholic content of 3.31 per cent by volume and 2.G7 per cent by weight A warrant for Paschka's arrest vas served by Ser geant ELingcr ard at that time q bottle of alleged whiskey was spilled before it could he seized.
 Sergeant Patrick J. O'Mara gave similar testimony,
 He said Paschka refused to ac- company him when placed under arrest and it was necessary to use force to put him in the police au- tomoble.
 Policeman Foeney testified that Paschka and his relatives in the store were very abusive. They de- manded to know why the police did not raid the "Dutchmen and leave the Polocks alone.' They tcle- phoned to Judge Mangan, Chief Hart and Chairman Pajewski Of inc police board 10 complain Of the off cnrs. When the search for liquor was unsuccessful. Sergeant Ellinger bought two bottles of beer for 1C cents a bottle.
 Officer A. F. Atwater testified that tho store caters to men of drinking
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
Army Officer Must
 Stay at Post 6 Months

Omaha, Nebn June Pl-Captain W. B. Allen, who with Captain James W. Arnold. arrested on charg- es of bringing illicit liquor to a military reservation, must remain at his post at Fort Crook here for six months and bear the stamp of an official reprimand.
 Sentence was announced yester- day. Restriction to his post means Captain Allen. while not actually imprisoned, will be denied service leaves of any kind.
 Captain Arnold's trial will begin next Tuesday.
 Allen and Arnold were arrested on the night of May IS, near officers quarters at Fort Crook by Homer Banner federal agent. The officers were riding with two Omaha wo- men who testified at the time.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
University of Michigan
 Clubs Holding Convention

Niagara Falls. \. Y" Juno tF(- The third annual convention of the University of Michigan clubs of the first district opened here today with more than 200 delegates and mem- berS in attendance. The program called for a business session this morning and sports events and a barbecue this afternoon on Grand Island. Emory J. Hyde, of Ann Ar bor, and c. II. Lang, of Schenec- tady, director and secretary urer. respectively Of the first district, are among those attending the con- vention.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
Tijuana Mayor "HonOrs"
 r. s. Ry Marrying Here

Los Angeles, June P-The mayor of Tijuana. lower California will become a benedict today. That official, Frederico Palacio and Se- norita Natalia Moreno obtained q marriage license here yesterday Asked why he had come here to wed, Palacio replied:
 Why not, senores? Surely so many of your country people, espe- cially the great picture artists, come into Mexico to be married. I do but return the honor you do us."
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
SIX NEW ENTRIES
 IN LATONIA RACE
Horses Qualified by Past Per.
 fOTInanCe Admitted

Latonia, Ky, May (Fl-Six three year old colts, qualified by past per formancos to battle over the mile and q half route. were named through the entry box 10 match strides in the Latonia derby here to- day.
 Blondin. from the II. ?. Whitney stable, and Greentrce stables Nayi- gator represent the east in the inter. sectional contest. Between them and the $25.00O added prize. stand the Idle Hour pair, Baggenbaggage and Boot to Boot, Mrs. George B. Cox's Rhincock and Kohn and Theisens Recollection.
 The Idle Hour entry appeared the logical favorite on the strength of Baggenbaggage's performance in the Kentucky derby, when he finished second to his stablemate, Bubbling Over. Blondin was bad ninth, but his trainer said the Preakness runn- er-up was not at his best then and predicted a different story for today. Navigator also had a generous fol- lowing. having won a number of high class stakes. The same may be said for Rhinock, which came from far back to finish fourth in the Ken lucky derby. a quarter of a mile shorter than today's event.
 Navigator and Baggenbaggage were assigned top weight. 121 pounds. and the others three pounds less. G. Ellis came from the east to ride the Greentree colt, E. Bland was slated to pilot Baggenbaggage, with G. Johnson on Boot to Boot; J. Chalmers on Blondin; F. Scobie on Rhinock, and M. Gardner piloting the outs Recollection.
 Cool weather and ideal track con- dltions were predicted. The horses go to post about 4:S0 p. III. eastern standard time.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
Funerals
Mrs Loretta Francicshelli

The funeral of Mrs. Loretta Fran cicshclli Of 9S Broad street was held from St Mary's church this morn ing at 10 o'clock. A mass of re- quiem was celebrated by Rev. Walter McCrann. At the offertory of thn mass Mrs. Mary T. Crean rendered Ave Maria"
 The pail bearers were James Marinelli Nicola Davirro, Paolo Salvio, Roberto Redenti, Pasquale Vincent and Guilio Trotta.
 Burial was In St. Marys cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
habits. The "Nigger Hill" crowd
 no+rorizes inc n,ace. he said.

habits. The "Nigger Hill" crowd patronizes the place, he said.
 Prosecuting Attorney Woods asked for a conviction. Judge Man gan said there Is no evidence of reputation. Men of drinking habits go into his office and everyone's of fee and store, but this fact does not prove that those places sell liuuor. The spilling of the alleged whiskey should not be considered in this case, he said, because it oc- cured after the day of the raid in which the beer was bought,
 Relative 10 selling beer. there is no question of Paschka's guilt, Judge Mangan said. He asked for clemency because of family condi- lions and told Judge Aling that Paschka is through with the liquor business.
 Ordered to Support Boy. Peter Noveck. aged S2, was order ed by Judge filling in police court this morning 10 pay the probation officer SC weekly for the support of his four years old son who has been living at the home of the late Mrs. Noveck's mother for eight months. The case was continled until July 1 31 on probation.
 Novecl said he earns $25 or S27 weekly and pays $1o a. month for rent of two rooms on Sexton street. Asked how much he is willing to pay towards support of his child, Novcck i said he would leave 1t to Judge All ing to fix the amount. He has con- ! tributcd at intervals and has bought clothing for the child.
 Reckless Driving Case NoIled. 1 The case of William F, Marvin, aged 31. of 3S Liberty street New ! Haven. charged with reckless driv- ing on May 30, was nolled by the prosecuting attorney.
 John Cook. aged 23, of PIG Arch street, charged with violation of pro- bation. was ordered by Judge Alling to complete payment of a fine oi S25 and costs imposed October IS 1925, for violation of tho motor ve- hiclc law by July 1. The fine and costs amounted to s35.S6 and to. date Cook has paid only sS, the pro bation officer said. Judge Allinf warned Cook that he must respec the terms of probation or he will b. punished by the court.
 Not Guilty of Reclllcssncss.
 Andrew Marsh of East Main stree was discharged after q lengthy hear
 ing on the charge of reckless driving He was arrested about 1t:30 las night by Officer David Coty and wa represented by Attorney Harry NJ Ginsburg. Judge filling said ther' , is no question that Marsh violated the rules of the road when he GU the corner of Myrtle and Main street and went onto the sidewalk on th' east side Of Main street to avoid ; collision with another car. He tool into consideration the narroWness o
 Main street, however.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
WILL ATTEND WEDDING

Washington, June Rl-President and Mrs. Coolidge will attend late today the wedding of William V, Hodges. treasurer of the republican national committee, and Mrs. Chas. Thomas Lowndes, at the summer home of relatives Of the bride in Howard county, Maryland, S5 miles from Washington.
 The presidential party will travel by automobile.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
READY FOR RACE

Seattle, June 8 Pl-University ot Washington varsity oarsmen left hero today for Poughkeepsie, N. Y, with their hearts set on recapturing from the United States naval acad- emy, June 2S, the national intercol- legiate championship which was wrested from them lat year. Ac- companying the first string men is junior varsity eight which holds the national title. The Huskies also row against Princeton university at Princeton, N. J., June IS.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
WON'T ACCEPT WIFE
Wright Willing To Pay Her S125 a Month But Refuses To Have Her In His Home Again.

Spri..r Green, Wis, June tP}--A monthly check for sl25 is the writ of armistice offered by Frank Lloyd Wright, architect, to his estranged wife Miriam Noel, here in an ef- fort-a vain one SO far-to gain ad- mission 10 his Taliesen estate.
 And although the woman has said she would not accept a settlement, she is considering going back to Madison and taking q apartment she indicated. after she had receiV- cd definite news Of her husband S offer.
 The architect, explaining his offer to provide for the wife who thWart- ed his lffort to di:orce her recently, said he would support her. but that 'thc'c is ro lace for her In my home where her real contribution has been only constructive sabotage for ten years.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
SMALL CHANCES IN l. STOCK QUOTATIONS
Delaware and Hudson Shows
 Greatest Gain Of Day

New York June 5 P-Stock prices fuctuated within rather nar- TOW and irregular limits at the open ing of today's market, presumably in reflection Of the usual weekend re- adjustment Of speculative accounts, Delaware and Hudson showed an in- itial gain Of 1 S-S and Pathe A opened nearly a point higher But most of the other opening changes were fractional. HeavineSs cropped out in some of the oils, motors and local fractions.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
Driver ScOots Away
 Right After Collision

An automobile whose number was not obtained struck an automobile driven by Frank Boardman of 23l Maple street about 1g;30 this morn ing at Main and West Main streets, and continued without stopping Mir. Boardman reported to Lieutenant Bamforth this forenoon.
 Mr. Boardman was turning into the west side of Central Park when the other car going west on West Main street, struck the rear of his car and ripped off the fender.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
TWO NEW FTREMFN

Chief W. J. Noble of the fire de- partment said today he expects tw6 appointments to the regular force will be made at the meeting of the commissioners Tuesday evening There are two vacancies being filled by substitutes.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
BURGLARS TAKE PENNIES

About four dollars in pennies were taken by burglars. thought to be boys, from the store of Paul Cianci at 20 Broad street during the night Detective Sergeant Ellinger found that entrance had been made through a side window by removing the screen.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
RonY RECOVERED

Bristol. R. l., June GP - The body of Russell P, Miller. If, who drowned six months ago, was found yesterday on the shore of Narragan- sett Bay here He was the son of Mir, and Mrs, Phillip Miller of River side.