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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-20
FIGHT FOR CANTON
MAY FLARE AGAIN:
ORGYS TOLL 5000


Continued from First F7ge1
ing Of Thursday as repuled member
OF the SoN"t military thek3 onf
. Russian woman was executed The
other persons shot bore such names
a. Togo l.ib"N, k"ruiiov ard litTk'
The Soviet consul general and Ms
family are prisoners together with
bout 20 other Russians Their oven
iuai fare j. uncertain. An have heon
paraded airing placardS calling upnn
the populace To- wreak tneir pleasure
upon them Several Of them we've
Slashed with knives and spat unop
The Chinese anti.Eeds assert Thai
documents seized al the Soviet con.
<uiate prove that he Russians wore
inStigated from Moscow ~ Iaunch f1e
reign OF terror ou December II the.
claim the documents we're Se!zcd IS
he Soviet representatives. we're al
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and child But they were fuIl of
flowers. glowing ia color. Two Of the
children ia white dresses worked with
macy coIored threads, came q boa rd
and presented us with flowers from
their ba skets
Youngsters seemed TO come and go
from the hal boats a. they plea sed.
| frequently saw little hoy or girl
cutled up ia a corner. ana ia q few
minutes they would be gone
The Two who can aboard got into
u tinN boat which barely held them
aud an elder girl aud made their way
in and out OF the jan of boats escort
ing us as noncha la ntly if they were
not in danger of being dumped over
board every minute.
There We're new q I'd beautiful views
in every foot Of the progress along the
canals, Sometimes as ! looked down
q long stretch of water Of the main
canal lined each side by trees. the
snow covered top Of mountain could
be seen. Or around a corner would he
little cove with meu and women and
children. and a burro or two Watching
US pass
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-20
.L|NOBERCH LAUOS
FLOATING GARDENS
Greatly Impressed by Trip
Through Ancient Canals
Amid Land OF Beauty.
nv COT. CHNRI. rs \. I.INUBGkGH
BY Mexcsn Wa Department Wireless to TIE
Star ana New York Times

Star ana New York Times
MEXICO CRY. December 20
There seems TO be always some thing
new and surprising about Mexico
Yesterday we visited place such a
did not know existed in North
America - NocaImilcO, the foa ting
gardens Of Mexico.
Once upon d time ttey are said TO
nave hoated bat they seemed fairly
well anchored to-day. Moving through
their narrow canals carried one bach
thousa No years. for they were like
primitive Venice
Nearly the whole daN was spent Ia
reaching %o"himilco. t. polling
through The canals aac luncheon Of
fered by the municipality OF Mexico
City We went out by automobile, al
though most OF the party went on the
sp"cla trolley cars. AS | have not
ira Neled ny TIA in OF street car for Il
year now, doing my travelling by air.
pia ne o. automobile | did not want
TO spoil the record. And / have only
used automobiles ia moving about
cities. or in getting to and from flying
fields.
fUied Through the Canals ia IA Puut.
When we reached Xochmlco. g
.
with an awnins over it, was waiting
an0 Mr.. Morrow aud myself with
members of the embassy staff and
members of tue city council who we're
entertaining us, went aboard The
boat was poled along through narrow
"a naIs which lie bet4Veeu the gardens
where The Negeta Dies and flowers sold
in Mexico City are grown.
Originally all of Mexico City, Ia
The times of Coriez and before. was
lihe thus. 50 students Of the city have
told me-a series OF little isia DDS
Graduat, tie canals were filled up
The lake was drained and now ouly
these small remains are left
Children Bring Flowers.
A. we moved along, we were sur
rounded by other boats, ma ny of them
riuY craft which barely held a Noma II
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Moves Through Ancient World

There vas something unusual and
very often something beautiful To see
every moment 1t was like moving
wears ago ! am surprised that more
people do not come down to see the
rare sights thai are in and near Mex
leo City which do not exist anywhere
elSe on the continent.
When we had gone some time. a bit
Of modern Mexico caught up with us.
Two large punts like our own came up
loaded with singers and typical Mex
lean orchestra. They played and sang
Mexican folk songs as We were pOled
/ q long with boats on every side in
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Falcons Work Hampered.

Bv the Associated Press
NEW LONDON. conn. December
20 The mineSweeper Falcon. stand
ing over the Sunken 50. radiOed the
submarine base here this morning
hal the wind was still blowing TOO
strong to permit the Falcon TO get
into position So that diver might go
down To the S.4 with an air tube
which it is planned to force into the
torpedo tube to give the six men oXV
gen. The message said that his work
would start as 5000 az il was possible
TO lower diver.
A derrick ship owned Dc private
Ighterage company Joined Ihe salvage
feet al 1890 o'ctock. observers nn
shore believed il to be the century
which was reported in the 80 pe cod
Cana earlier in the day
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S-4 RESCUE BALKEO
AS WINDS PREVENT
EFFORTS OF WORKERS
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main exposed Divers who sought
more definite iHforna ion were forced
to safety when they sauk 10 Ih or
hips in bottom ooZe
should it be ascertained that tie
tubes are buried serious ,ituation
would confront the rescuerS
Preparations aboard the fleet went
forward with grim determination. for
despite the compa rative optimism Of
the MonSen calculation there arose
before, the officers and men the pos
sihilitv that the zero hour might ar
rive sooner.
Fear Rest Have Peri>hcd.
For the rest of the crew hope had
been alta ndoned. Naval officers 70
fuse to cOncede the possibility that
all were dead hut il was plain that
the dim belief that any az the 40
might be saved vas pinned entirely
upon the cha noes Of reaching the meu
i'm the torpedo compartment
lieut.. Comdr. Edward fliSberG, " no
came from the retirement OF ms West
field A. j. home to direct the salvage
WORT here planned today 10 don
divers suit aud make first TIA nd
survey Of the scene
flISburG. VINO is recognized ~ pnt
or the Nays submarine experts has
been conferrink With Capt Ernest r.
Is ing who like himself, il Net"ra u
Of The S. operations.
They believed il might be possible to
raise he bow of the 50 with Two
pontoOnS If weather conditions allowed
divers To- attach them.
Three of the siN pontuouS which
were dispatched from the RrookIy II
Navy Yard, arrived ia tow Of tn"
ma val tug Sa ganore. but three others
which the tug Iuka was bringing
we're DELAYED.
tillSherg believed ,hai if the sub
marines bow could be raised q hoie
might he cut through the plates and
the men released in thai way.
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roied Through the Canals 10 Punt.
Childrem Bring Flowers.

A. we moved along we were sur
rounded by other boats. ma ny of them
Tiny craft which barely held a woma n
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Continued from First ragel
New Britain herald., 1927-01-18
MRS. C0RbIN AGAIN
 LEADS SUNSHlNERS
Chosen President Of Canonicus
 Branch for 25th Term

At the regular annual election meeting of the Canonicus branch of the Sunshine society held yes- terday afternoon, Mrs. George w. Corbin was reelected to serve her 25th year as president of the local organization. The honor of the re- election showed in light measure the esteem with which she is held by members of the Sunshine so- ciety here.
 Other elections were as follows; First vice president. Mrs. Warren w. Marshall; second, vice president. Mrs. H. A. Patenforth; recording secretary, Mrs. George Christ: cor responding secretary, Mrs, Charles F. Ericson; treasurer, Mrs. Hen- rietta l.. Pinches; assistant treas urer. Mrs. c. r. Scot.
 The annual report of the Cano- nicus branch was given by Mrs. George w. Corbin and contained the following notations:
 During the year 1926. there were 19 meetings held with an average attendance of 19. Twelve new mem- bers were received and two were removed by death.
 Along the usual lines of work, the regular committees have sent flowers to 117 sick or shut-ins, l.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-18
ORDER OF NOTICE OF HEARING

District Of EerHn. ss; Probate Court January r., X. D., 1ge7
 Estate Of V'uger2a paddorio, late of the town Of N"w- Britain, in said dls- tfirt, deaca sea.
 rpon the application Of Frauoes,o paddario. praying that as Administrator he may he aT,aoIzed and empowered to seu and convey certain real estate uf said deneased. and 1urther prays that some person other than the Admin!stra- tor be appointed 'p sri! the Teal estate IS he desires 10 purchase same. as Der saii application on file more fully ap- pears, it is
 ORDERED That said application ho heard and determined at the Probate Ofi,e m New Britain, In said district on the g2d day of January A. D., 1927. a' o'clock In the forenoon. and thyt uafbe he gtNcn o, the pvHdedcy of said application and the time and place uI bearing thereon. ly puplis,tlUs tlhs order In some newspaper having otr- cu,aJion M aait district, and by boating copy ot this order ou the public sign post in the town of New Britain, iu said district and hy giving notice t" all pattirs in Interest, either persona i,y or by mailing to each onr prepaid pcsr. age, ' copy of this order, and return make to this Court of tho notice given
 BEI.EAHu r. GAFFNEY. Judge.
 By order of Court.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-18
BERLIN NEWS
(Continued from Page SevenD

 ter, and should report to Jack Walsh at the earliest opportunity There are several good athletes In the Boys club yet to be heard from. Prizes will be awarded to the win ners of the events. Those placing in this meet will have the oppor- tunity to go to the state meet at Meriden.
 Alan Stevenson, son of Mir. and Mrs R. B. Stevenson, is i'll at his home with an attack of tonsilitis.
 Mrs. Arthur Horton of West Cromwell is undergoing treatment at Middlesex hospital in Middletown.
 George Clark has resumed his studies at the Hubbard school after being confined 10 his home for the past week by illness
 The supper at the Methodist church will be held in the church basement next week Tuesday eve ming instead of Friday evening as previously announced. A sale of fancy articles will be held follow ing the supper.
 The first dance of the season will be held at Athletic hall Thursday evening at o'clock. The public is invited to attend.
 The Knights of Pythias will meet this evening at Community hall at s o'clock.
 Mrs. Francis Cobey visited friends in Middletown yesterday.
 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mattusz are receiving congratulations on the birth of son born Sunday morn- ing at their home here.
 Pupils of the Hubbard school liv- ing on the Beckley road did not at- tend school the first two days oi this week as the roads have not yet been plowed out The snow has drifted in a number of places along this road.
 A report on the proposed bus service for this town will be given in the near future. Members of the New Britain Chamber of Commerce have held another session with off cials of the Connecticut Co., relative to the project.
 The Pythian Sisters will hold a public whist at Community hall Sat urdav evening at o'clock. This is the first whist of the season to De given by the Sisters. The Elevated Eight will hold a thcatcr party for its members al the Strand theater, New Britain Thursday evening.
 Gerald Rummery is resting com fortably after his recent operation at Hartford hospital. Raymond McCorllle was visitor at the nos pital yesterday. Mir. Rummery is in the surgical ward.
 Mrs George Cole and son have returned from a visit with relatives in Middletown.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-18
City Items

Oysters, Clans received fresh daily. Packard Oyster House. Cor ner of Arch and Walnut Sts.-advt.
 A son was born to Mir. and Mrs. Otto Water of 2l1 Basseett street at New Britain General hospital yester- day.
 A son was born at St. Francis hospital, Hartford, January IS, to Mir. and Mrs. William J. Kerin of 6l Wells street, this city. A. G. Hammond Camp, United Spanish War Veterans. will hold a regular meeting in the camp meet ing room at the state armory tomor- row night at s o'clock.
 State Championship pocket bil- Hard match, Stone of Bridgeport vs, Soccoli of this city at Elmore to- night.-advt.
 Miss Lillian Greenstein of Pater- son. N. J.. is the guest of MT. and Mrs. l. Goldman of 62 Harrison street Miss Breenstein is niece of Mrs. Goldman.
 The whist committee of Leading Star lodge, o. s. of B., will meet to- night at 12 Sc tour street.
 Mrs. II. Alex is on @ business trip to New York.
 Mrs. J. Berkowitz is visiting Dr. and Mrs. Feitlcburg C New York.
 William P. Brady of Washington street will leave tomorrow for Miami where he will spend several weeks.
 Elmer W. Pape. A. F. Johnson and Thomas r. Crean of the Adkins Printing Co. attended q convention of the New Haven Typothetae at New Haven yesterday.
 The Fellowship club of Harmony lodge, A. r. and A. M,, will meet Monday evening.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-18

Oil oranges to patients in the hos pital. 150 birthday cards and 150 birthday gifts to children in the NeWington home. One layette was supplied and 926 calls were made on Shut-ins.
 The wheel chairs have all been put in good condition and there ore more chairs idle than usually are held. The sick room supplies have been replenished by gifts and the purchase of a. back rest.
 A large number of used garments have been given to needy families At the kensington Home. each of the attendants received a gift of 8 at Christmas and the children re- ceived the usual oranges and Christ mas stockings. Nine pairs of arc- tics, 3 dozen bibs, and dozen nap kins have been sent to the Blind babies home in Pennington, and & fence erected which is to serve as a trelis for rambler roses in memory of the society's deceased members.
 On Valentines Day, the ladies living at the Erwin Home were re- cipients of plants, candy and Valen- tines. The society is also contrib uting towards the expense of main taining resident nurse at the home.
 At Thanksgiving time, 3 dinners and 13 baskets of fruit were sent out. At Christmas, the usual enter tainment was held at the Town Home and checks were sent to the Tuberculosis Relief society, Day Nursery, Salvation Army, Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion, Blue Triangle club. and the Polish old Peoples Home.
 Milk has been supplied daily to families ice for the season to one family and a weekly order for gro-
New Britain herald., 1927-01-18
LINK HI.JACkERS
 WITH bIG SEIZURE
Ramifcati0ns Develop on Gro-
 ton Liquor Capture

New London, Jan. IS (UP)- Charges that there was some con nection between a high jacker' fight near New Bedford January and the seizure of s250,000 worth ot liquor near here were made in Gro ton borough court when II men, in- cluding two prohibition agents, were held in 5000 bond for superior court.
 The men were charged with trans porting liquor. After that charge was disposed of, the dry agents, Clarence NJ. l.oyatt of Nyack, N. r.. and Alex ander w.. Westerlend of Hollis, N. T., were rearrested and held in 5000 additional bond for eXtradition to Massachusetts.
 Three others were held for Massa- chusetts police, John J. Tuite, Wood side, NY. and Arthur Ryan and Con- rad LaFante, both of New York city. Those held here in s5,000 bail were Roger Ferriera, Edward Feguira, William St. Pierre and Frank Am arel, all Of Fall River, Mass, ana John Parsons South Somerset, Mass, and Isadore Miller, Charlestown, Mass.
 Little amplification was given the statement of Lieutenant Joseph l.. Ferrari Of the Massachusetts state police that he had found evidence connecting the high jackers' fight near New Bedford with the seizure O: liquor here.
 l. was said. however, that suspi- cions prevailed that Bay State police officials were sharing in rum run ming profits and that the arrest of lovatt and Westerland may lead to the implication of other prohip.,ion officers.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-18
Beverly, Mass Movie
 House Has Fire Panic

Beverly, Mass, Jan. 1S ttPJ-- n investigation was under way here to- day in connection with movie moro than 800 fans were imperilled during the night.
 Flames that flared from the pro- lection room at the Ware theater when film became ignitcd caused an excited rush to safety. Two women tainted during the nasty exodus. but no one was injured.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-18

eeries to a widow with small chill dren. Ten women are receiving reg ular monthly relief. Three people have been helped with their hospital bills and help of other kinds has been given in a number of cases.
 Much interest has been evinced in the fund being raised by the branch es of the state for State Sunshine Society Home and Canonicus Branch has contributed $46S.34 to the fund during the past year.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-18
Senate Committee Wins
 Right to Ballot Boxes

Philadelphia. Jan. 1S.-Pl- The state supreme court today dismissed the appeal of Joseph Cicalez to pre- vent the taking of Philadelphia ball. lot boxes in the Nare-Wilson sena- trial contest to Washington.
 The action of the court makes clear the way for the delivery of the 2,000 ballot boxes to the senate special committee which is investi- gating the contest brought by Will liam R, Wilson, democrat, against William S. Ware, republican, for the senatorial seat in succession to Sen- ator George Wharton Pepper.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-18
MISREPRESENTATION IN
 REALTY DEAL CLAIMED
Bielawas Sue Naples For S5.000, AL leging He Gave Them Wrong
 Figures on Rental Income

Claiming misrepresentation of facts in the sale of property, suit for S5,o00 damages has been brought against Salvatore Naples by Matthew and Rose Bielawa, through Attorney Lawrence J. Colon. Pro- perty of the defendant on Beaver street has been attached by Deputy Sheriff Matthew Papciak who serv- ed the papers.
 The plaintiffs purchased from Naples property on Mitchell street. They claim that he misrepresented the rental income from the proper ty and that he failed to make good his promises to repair the buildings on the property.
 The writ is returnable in the su- perior court, Hartford, the first Tuesday Of March.
 Suit for s4,000 has been institut- cd by John Lehman of this city against John Lechowicz and Annie Boyarn of Berlin, through Attorney Colon. The plaintiff claims that he advanced the defendants the sum of S3,0OO when they purchased a farm in Berlin and that they have failed to return the loan. Deputy Sheriff Papciak served the papers and the writ is returnable in the city court the first Monday of Feb ruary.
 Claiming that he was forced 10 forfeit bonds when the defendant jumped bail, Richard Majkowski has brought suit against John Mur- awski for s1.000 damages. through Attorney Colon, seeking to recover the money lost.
 Deputy Sheriff Papciak attached property of the defendant in Plain vile and served the papers. The writ is returnable in the city court the first Monday of February.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-18
Latest Cold Wave Slow
 Coming From Far West

Chicago, Jan. IS R-Progress of the northwestern cold wave which promised to send the temperature in the middlewest to zero today, has been slow and its effect will not be felt for 24 to 36 hours at least, the weather forecaster said.
 Temperatures ranging from 20 to 30 degrees below zero again were registered in the Canadian north west, and readings of from eight to 20 below zero were registered across the northern plains states from Lake Superior westward.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-18
Schulte Retail Stores
 Takes Over Huyler's Inc.

New ! ork. Jan. 1S tUPl-An- other prominent unit has been added to the holdings of the D. A. Schulte Retail Stores Cooperation by the purchase of Huylers Inc, which operates 60 candy stores east of the Mississippi.
 The Schulte interests acquired Huyler's from a syndicate headed by Irwin Fuerst. The firm passed out of the hands of the Huy!er family more than year ago. The finan- cial extent Of the new purchase was not announced.
 Other large Schulte holdings in clude Y. NivaUdou, Inc, A. II. Smith and Park X Tilford.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-18
MISS WARD TO SPEAK HERE
Little Englishwoman \With Big Message" To Address Common
 wealth Club At Meeting Jan. 2G.

The Commonwealth club will hold it's second meeting of the season on Wednesday evening, January 2G, in the First Congregational church chapel Miss Ada Ward, known as The Little Englishwoman with a Big Message" will speak on Faces in the Crowd" Miss Ward first spoke to American audiences during the World war, when she was in- vited to this country after success Cul speeches in Canada. She was educated at universities both in England and on the continent. She will use the blackboard during the course of her lecture. Her talk will be preceded by supper. which will be served at 6:30 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-18
Coolidge Buys Picture
 To Finance Old IrOnsides

Washington. Jan. 1s.-P1 A Autograph of "Old Ironsides" which cost three cents was sold to Presi- dent Coolidge today by Secretary Wilbur, assisted by Admiral Eberle, for twenty-five cents.
 It was the first of 100000 pie lures which will be put on the market to save the old frigate and all profits will be turned into the fund being raised for that purpose. School children and other small contribu- tors already have given total of s270. GOO.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-18
ComstOck's Wife Accepts
 Sl,JO0, Withdraws Charge

MiaMi. Fla. Jan. IS P-Mrs. Evelyn Cady Comstock, of Chicago, divorced wife Of Stanley E. Com stock, of Detroit and Miami Beach, one time fiance of Peggy Hopkins Joyce, today through her attorneys in circuit court agreed 10 accept s1.500 and lawyers fees from Con- stock and withdraw all claims against him for temporary and per manent alimony.
 This action followed Comstock's 5 whirlwind thrce-day courtship of Connie Alm.-. pretty Miami Beach night club dancer. Their engage ment was announced by them here Friday.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-18
Presbyterians Urged to
 Obey Law in Mexico

New York. Jan. 1S P'-Presby- terian missionaries and church off cials in Mexico were instructed to- day to "obserye the law in all phases of their work and conform with legal requirements in the method of ownership and admins iration of church properties in a missions Of the Presbyterian church.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-18
Haverhill Trolley Car
 Almost Goes Into Pond

HaVerhilI, Mass, Jan. l0 [UP)- A trolley car. in which a score of workmeu were riding, left the rails on the Amesbury road, near here carly today, plunged through fence and barely missed plunging into Lake kenoZa.
 Passengers were severely shaken and some were slightly bruised, but none was seriously injured.
 Motorman Edward O'keefe, In charge of the car, attributed the ac cident 10 spread rails or ice-cover- cd tracks.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-18
HEADS ANTI-SALOONISTS.

Concord, \. H., Jan. IS CPS-Elec- tion of Rev. C. F, Libby of Albany, x. Y, as associate superintendent or the New Ham pshlre AntiSaloon League was announced today. Mr.
 Libby will assist Rev. E. L. Converse, superintendent, in educational work.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-18
P. F. P. CLUB HAS WHIST

The P. r. F. club held a whist party last evening at the home of Miss Evelyn Peterson. First prize was awarded to Miss Gertrude An derson. Vocal selections were rem dered by Miss Emily Kagel, accom- panied on the piano by Miss Ger trude Anderson. Refreshments were served.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-18
ANOTHER FASCIST EDICT

Rome, Jan. 1S.-lPl-AnN seaman showing himself opposed to the present fascist national government can be barred from the merchant marine for period of five years, un der a royal decree published today.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-18
ESTATE VAILED AT s9,5OO

The estate of the late Angelina B. Coscina is valued at S9,500, accord ing to an inventory filed today in probate court by the appraisers, Harry P. O'Connor and Louie s. Jones. It consists of buildings and land on Hawkins street.