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New Britain herald., 1928-07-27

had different effects on different
animals but it was shown that
coyotilo affects cattle, sheep,
goats. guinea pigs and chickens.
producing a more or less complete
paralysis. the effects being espe-
cially pronounced in the post-rior
limbs. The report said there is
reliable informations that horses
and swine also are poisoned.
The scientists say the effect OF
the plant Is peculiar in that the
symptoms do not ordinarily appear
until a considerable time after the
feeding. and continue for an indefi-
mite period. In severe cases the
victims seldom recover. The data
thus far obtained give no indica-
ton of any remedy which can be
used successfully.
The general effect of the poison
ing is to produce chronic condi.
ton OF unthriftiness. depression,
progressive weakness, and loss of
weight. resulting eventually in
death. Unlike most cases of plant
poisoning, recovery is not aided by
laxative or purgative medicines,
the eliminatiNe organs ordina rily
performing their functions in a
normal manner Affected animals
appear to be in no pain.
Coyotipo is a shrub or small tree
that MAY grow from three to
twenty feet in height.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-27

minute interval between the 18th
and 18th rounds. They did that be-
tween the tenth and nth rounds
when they picked up their battered
'-'"''"t"r off the floor and dragged
him . his corner when the bell saw
eu nin from knockout.
Heeney planned to remain in the
seclusion Of his hotel today, with his
brothers and his syndicate of mana
gers-the Mortimers and the Har-
veys. but he wanted none of their
sympathy. Jimmy Hennessey. his
trainer attended to the cash over
his left eye. Aside from the patch
covsring the damaged optic Heeney
did not show extreme evidence of the
Lruising battle. He was a different
Heeney from the pitiful figure that
had half dragged itself from the
ring.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-27
|C0Y07ILLO POISON
Still UNS0LVED
But Science Hopes to UnraYel
Old Mystery

Brownsville, Texas. July -. up
known by a dozen different names
since 1889. the mystery plant of the
Rio Grande has barred its secrets
under the searchlight OF science.
Botanically it is Karwinskia hum
boldtiana. The MeXicans call it
tullidora or capulincillo. while
from the dry. gravelly hills of Bra
zoria county. Texas. Corpus Christi
and Brownsville. to the mouth of
the Pecos tits known as coyotillo,
callotio. coyotio. cayote. riventdore,
margarita. cacahila. and gallita.
Since Clavigero first wrote OF its
queer poison. nearly century and
half ago. men of science have
studied the plant with varying re-
suits. They differed in opinion as
to whether the poison was con-
tanned in the twigs. leaves. BIOS
SONS. fruit or seeds. Clavigero
said the Cochimi Indians refrained
from eating the fruit. large as a
vetch. round and black when ripe,"
because they well knew that it was
very harmful. However. he con-
tinued. the Pericui ate the fruit
without any bad results first TAX
ing away the seed in which it is
said is the whole trouble
Last February summary of in
vestigations by s. Dwight Marsh.
associate pathologist in charge of
federal Investigations of stock
poisoning by plants. and his asso-
ciates. A. Is. Clawson and G. c.
Roe, revealed that livestock may
be poisoned by the leaves. the
pulp of fruit. and by the seeds.
The different parts of the plant
New Britain herald., 1928-07-27
AMERICAN team
IN fine SHAPE
Olympic Stars Expect Sweeping
Triumph at Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Holland, July .7.-N
In spite OF training difficulties
which forced the team TO seek half
dozen different practice grounds In
and outside Amsterdam, America
approaches the Olympic track and
field championships, starting Sun
day, with prospects OF d sweeping
triumph undiminished.
Though there have been some
slight casualties and minor ailments
among the Yankees they have not
experienced the hard luck that has
beset other teams. including the
Germans and the Australians In
less the injury jinx reaches out now,
an unlikely occurrence in view of the
fact that most OF the hard work has
been completed. the United States
will enter the competition probably
is as good If not better. condition
than most of their rivals although
the Firms the Britons, the French
and the Germans We're not handi-
capped by the necessity of making a
long sea trip TO Amsterdam.
The Germans, however. were
harder hit by casualties, including
DIR. Wichmann, crack Splinter and
member of the record breaking
German 4O0-m.ter relay team.
Wichmann pulled a tendon i'll yester-
days workout. DR.. Otto Peltzer's
condition also is uncertain. He has
not fully recovered from an ankle
injury but is entered in the 500
meter trials on Sunday.
The Australians lost two track
stars through injuries.
There had been some fears in the
American camp that Frank Wykoff.
sensational young Californian.
would suffer i'll effects from a slight :
ly pulled tendon but the form he
has shown in the past few days has
dissipated this anxiety at least in the
coaches minds. Flying Frank" as
result, still rules the American
100 meters favorite. Henry Russell,
former Cornell flash. and Bob Nc
Allister New Works flying cop"
also are reckoned as strong con-
tenders. The latter considering him
self a man of destiny in this event.
The other American entrant. Claude
Bracey, Of Rice institute, Texas. has
not been running in his best form.
The Texans legs have developed
some soreness and he has not work.
Cd out as much as the Others
All four American sprinters have
prospects of a fairly easy time of il
New Britain herald., 1928-07-27
Estimating COSTS
OF DEDICATION DAY
Expenses for All Purposes May
Amount to $4,000

With expenses of at least $4,000
the exercises in conjunction with
dedication of the World War memo
rial shaft in Walnut Hill park may
double that amount
Budgets containing this informa-
ton will be submitted to the finance
committee next Monday night when
chairmen of the several groups to
whom details have been delegate 4
submit their reports to the general
committee.
Three Committees Meet
Three committee, refreshments,
publicity and parades met last night
in city hall. One Of the most I'M
portant OF the evenings actions was
the formation OF three sub-commi'-
tees of the group on refreshments,
one to be headed by Herbert Z. En-
win, a second by Harry A. TraNer
and the third by Eugene j. Porter.
They will meet with general Chair
man Samuel Greenberg to select
their aides and apportion the work.
This suggestion, which was ad-
vanced by George p. Spear, is ex-
pected to put an end to the dispute
over the personnel OF the commit
tee, which has been the cause Of
most of the dissension arising since
dedication plans We're started.
To assists Chairman f. +. Hall of
the finance committee in preparing
his slate of expenses, an estimate OF
$1,000 was agreed upon. Present
at the meeting were Chairman
Greenberg, Secretary Walter X.
Falk, Joseph L. Ward. Herbert f..
Erwin, Walter ]. kenney, Olaf 4.
Peterson and George Z. Spear.
Publicity Plans
The publicity committee met at
the call of Chairman A. S. Andrule-
wicz and after electing Attorney
Irving l. Rachlin its secretary, dis
cussed informally the procedure to
be followed.
The committee will endeavor to
bring several news reel services 10
the city to take movies OF the pa
rade, and will circularize newspapers
Of the state with information rela-
tive to plans for the celebration.
Highways leading into the city viii
be marked to guide automobiles
coming here for the holiday and in
various other ways an effort Will be
made to keep interest alive.
The parade committee, meeting
with Chairman Curtiss l.. Sheldon.
elected Edward o. Ogren its secrc-
tary. At the meeting We're: Messrs,
Sheldon and Ogren. Police Chief w.
C. Hart, DIR. A. L. Avitable, Alder
man John r. MaerZ Col. w. w.
Bullen, former Chief w. j. Rawlings,
Arthur H. Petts, William A. Forsyth
William W. T. Squire. Harry c.
Jackson. Theodore f. Johnson. Dew
ey o. Selander Spencer II. Wood,
A1ourice Pease, Nathan c. Avery
Principal among the items OF dis
cussion was the conflict as to who
should communicate with the units
which are to be brought here for
The parade. siEce there is an invi-
tation coGniittee. 1t was decided
to suggest to the invitation commit
New Britain herald., 1928-07-27
HEENEY FAR FROM
Being D0WNCAST
Has No Excuses to Offer for
Defeat BY Gene Tunnty

New York. July 81 R,-Tom Hee-
ley was far from broken hearted to-
day over his defeat.
He looked forward to the pleasure
of providing entertainment for his
trio OF brothers, who came all the
way from Osborne, New Zealand,
to witness his futile quest of the
heavyweight throne. They plan 10
spend several weeks in America and
Heeney now will be able to devote
the attention to them that he desires.
1t is possibi the solid man from the
land OF the Anzacs may decide to
80 back with his brothers for a visit
with his mother before engaging in
any more battles.
The defeated challenger absolved
his conqueror from blame for JAM
ming thumb into his right eye az
they started their eighth round. 1t
was not intentional. Heeney said.
"Tunney is too good a sportsman
to do trick like that" Honest Tom
said.
THAT blimy thumb-if it wasn't
for that l might have gone through
until the finish. Hut | have no en-
cuses TO offer. The best man won.
didn't he! What's the use OF cry
ing: It's sporting proposition with
ME. want to be good winner and
u good loser"
THE solid rock from down under"
explained that Tunney hit him a ter
rifle uppercut early in the eighth
round and that the thumb of his
Gloved fist accidentally struck him in
the eye.
Il couldn't see a thing for a min
ute." he added. my sight was ruin
cd by the thumbing and before !
could get Strengthened out, Gene had
me a sight. The thumb curled the
upper eyelid down and under. !
tried to get it back in place by
winking, but it would not flop back.
1t didn't uncurl until Gene cracked
me with his blooming right"
Heeney found solace in the fact
that he stood UP heroically under
Tunney's Furnishing fire. a terrific
hattering which would have crushed
a less study fighter much earlier
lie could not have gone much fur
Their. although no had the desire and
his handlers raised a complaint be-
cause Eddie Forbes, the referee,
stopped the one-sided contest with
only eight seconds to go in the 18th
round
Their protest was based on the
possibility of restoring Heeney's
iumbled fighting instincts in the one
New Britain herald., 1928-07-27

in the opening trials on Sunday.
EiShty-seven competitors have been
drawn in 16 heats. the first two in
each heat qualifying for the second
trials later on the same afternoon.
The Cosmopolitan group of rivals
includes such stars as II. Corts and
Hubert Houben of Germany. Porritt.
OF New Zealand. George Hester. of
Canada, W. b. Legg, OF South
Africa and Pete Barriengo of Cuba.
Leo Lermond is the latest Amer
lean casualty. He is suffering from
stomach trouble but he has plenty of
time TO recover since his event. the
5000 meters, still is week off.
The failure Of. others like John
Lewis, of the Detroit Y. NJ. c. A..
member of the 1900 meter relay
team. to recover the form he showed
in the final tryouts at Cambridge
has affected American prospects but
the few such instances are more
than offset by the remarkably
good Development. among the field
men such as the hammer throwers,
shot puttera discus beavers and
high jumpers.
Also in excellent condition are
such veterans as Lloyd Hahn, Char
ley Paddock. Charley Borah. Ray
Barbuti. and the entire marat hon
group, headed by Joie Ray. Others
like Joe Tierney. OF the New York
A. c.. in the 400 meters have dis
/ played marked improvement over
their try-out performances.
The involving of Paddock in a
new debate over his amateur stand
ing and activities has not affected
! his serious efforts to stage a great
come back.
| Hahn. the Boston A. A. Express"
/ faces three straight days OF 500
meter running and then two more
of 1900 meters. The heat drawings
promise him little more than good
workout in the first trials on SUM
day. Lloyd has the German. Engel-
hardt as his chief foe. along with
Korpela of Finland. and Walter. nf
Canada in the fifth heat compris-
ing eight starters, three to qualify
for the semi-tinals. Ray Watson OF
the Illinois A. c., has the toughest
assignment. facing Harry Larva.
who has replaced Paavo Nurmi as
the Finnish hope. and Paul Martin
of Switzerland. but these three are
the class of the heat.
Earl Fuller Of the Olympic club.
San Francisco. and Johnny Sittig.
Chicago a. A. star. Jared we'll in the
draw and should qualify easily.
The most interesting heat OF the
400 meter hurdles. which opens
Sundays program brackets Bob
Maxwell. of the Los Angeles A. c.
against Lord Burxhley. British
crack. Johnny Gibson. r. Morgan
Taylor and Frank Cuhel face little
or no serious opposition In their
heats in which two qualify for the
semi finals.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-27

tee the units which are desired and
have the communications go out
from that source.
Details of the parade We're not
worked out, but it was decided TO
ask that the motorcycle corps of the
43rd division be sought for liaison
service.
One Of the big items of expense
will be music for the parade. which
is expected TO amount TO about So
500. Erection OF seats and grand
stands and installation OF amplifiers
will add TO the expense, as will also
the entertainment OF guests of hon.
or, and decoration Of the streets
through which the parade will pass.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-27
STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF NEW YORK

track of oil and wster. By the way. i / vese yos.
l would drive over to the garage now and let
them change my oil. It's pretty thin and dirty.
Only take few minutes and I'll run more
smoothly all day. Remember that turn ovee
1000 times q minutes times . second. II it
wasn't for protecting 6lm Of oil. my bearings
would burn out in few minutes. Bad oil can't
stand the heat. gums up bearings and gives me-
indigestion. And say. know you won't think
lam rude if ] suggest that you buy good gas this
trip Last time you picked up ten gallons along
the way. at bargain which pretty nearly did
me in. l was painting like truck in an excava-
ton towards the end. really am a delicate and
nicely adjusted bit Of machinery and ! need good
NJ and OIL"
New Britain herald., 1928-07-27
CLOCK TICKS IS YEARS

Plainview. Tex. July II. (CP)-
Fifty-tive years ago clock owned
by z. NJ. Wilson was wound, set
and started ticking. 1t still Is tick
ing. and according to Wilson has
not lost a tick since 1875.
In 1905 the Wilson home in Okla
homa was destroyed by cyclone,
but despite the large property
damage caused by the storm the
clock continued to run.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-27

Growing PAINS in children are
the first warning of rheumatism. &C.
cording to the ministry OF health en-
perts, London.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-27

average one every three and one
half minutes.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-27

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New Britain herald., 1928-02-13
LAST PLACE CLUBS IN
 REPRISALS ON LEADERS
Iowiy Chicago Black Hawks Blank New York Rangcrs ! too At Madison Square.

New York, Feb. l3.-lR-Re- prisals by the last place clubs in the American group of the National Hockey League were conspicuous today.
 The lowly Chicago Black Hawks turned the tables on the New York Rangers in Madison Square Garden last night by three goals to nothing, one of the biggest form reversals OH the circuit this season.
 Meantime, Pittsburgh broke out with another victory, Detroit falling victim by one goal to nothing, which brought the Pirates within single point from the Cougars in the stand ing.
 The Canadiens of Montreal con- tinue to hold a big advantage of the rest of the flock in the race with | total point rating of 44, eleven more than any other sextet in the Interna- tional group and nine better than the count of the Rangers, pace makers Of the American contingents.
 In total goals scored. the Canadiens head the roster with s7 and at the same time they hold the distinction of being the least scored upon. 31 goals having been register ed against them.
 The Boston Bruins are waging a stiff fight to hang on to the heels of the Rangers. Boston A second ill the ratings of the United States sec tion with 33 points, two less than the Rangers pile.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-13
SIZZLING BETHANY RALLY JUST SHORT
Lathdans Re Out Win South
 Church Runs Wild
InteP.Chuzch Standing

A thrilling second-haN rally fell two points short when Dave Swan son missed an easy shot under the basket in the last 10 seconds of play and the Swedish Bethany church team lost . e3.1l decision to the First Lutherans in an exciting Inter- Church basketball league game at tho '. ". c. A. Saturday night. The Lutherans playing with q newly standardized team. had things pretty much their own way in the first half and ran up l7-1l lead. largely on baskets by Berslund. C. Anderson. and Larson. Tho second half was another thing entirely. The Bethany quintet made . complete about face in its effectiveness of play and. with Wally Anderson leading the attack. they launched . drive which grad ually cut down the margin of the Lutherans. Elmer Johnson con- tributed a nice long shot to the rally. and w. Anderson pulled them up to .S.l9 and then to 23-2l. The Luth- erans took time out with 75 sec cnds to play and then had furious time as the Bethany players refused to have them stall. The losers broke up this game and worked in under the basket, where a missed shot feel Into Swanson's hands. He took a pop and just missed, and the whistle blew an instant later.
 Wally Anderson of the losers was high seorer in the game while Berg. iund led the Lutherans. Larson held two men scoreless.
 The summary:
New Britain herald., 1928-02-13
LLOYD HAHN TO SEEK
 NEW RECORD TONIGHT
Boston \. A. Track Star to Appear in Special Two-Thirds of .
 NItlc Event.

New York. Feb. l3.-LF-Lloyd Hahn. Boston Athletic association star who is Americas hope in the coming Olympics, will seek another'e world record tonight running in a special two-thirds of mile event at tho New York track meet in the lo2nd Engineers Armory here.
 Hahn, already the holder of four worlds marks for indoor track events. will race against Jimmy Con- molly of the New York A. C. who established the present standard for the two-thirds of mile in Old Madison Square Garden in 1923. Connolly's time is 2:43 s.5.
 The records held by Hahn are for 1000 yards. 1000 meters. l,5o0 meters and three-quarters of a mile. At one time, Hahn wass the cham pion for the indoor mile.
 Hahn. will race against Dr. Otto Peltzer at mile in the Knights of Columbus track games here on Feb ruary 29. Ray Conger, who defeated Peltzer on a Chicago meet last Fri- day, Is entered in the same event. Jack Ryeer. Hahn's coach. said the Boston flyer would concentrate on bettering the record time of 4:12 for the mile event instead Of consider ing the competition.
 In more than 30 races during the past two years. Hahn has come through without a defeat. He has been victor in eight consecutive races thus far this year.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-13
MATMEN LOSE TO WATERBURY CREW
Local "Y" Team Defeated in
 Final Bout in Brass City

Meeting a team that outweighed them but not outgamed them. the New Britain "" wrestling crew went down to defeat at the hands of the Waterbury combination. in Waterbury Saturday night. The To- cal nlatmen held the Brass City rep resentatives even until the last bout when the Waterbury team came through to win. Three bouts result ed in draws and two overtime peri ods were required 10 determine the winners.
 Wallace of Waterbury was defeat ed by Hovenisian of New Britain in six minutes having a time advantage of minute IS seconds.
 Nimro of New Britain. weighing 116 pounds. was thrown for & fall by Hickock. le9 pounds. ex-Yale star of Waterbury in 5 minutes. 5 sec- onds.
 Hicks of New Britain. 15ck pounds. found 9 tartar in H. Crane of the Brass City team who almost secured a fall on Earl in the first five minutes of wrestling. By super human force Hicks rolled out of danger. At the end of tho six min- utes the bout was declared Q draw and both wrestlers were required to wrestle two 3-minute periods. Hicks finally threw hts man in g minutes and 30 seconds.
 In tho fourth bout which also was a draw the men were required to wrestle overtime to determine the better man. Covaleski of New Brit ain, l29 pounds. drew with T. Crane, l35 pounds. Waterbury. AS both men were pretty tired after their overtime periods it was decided to call the bout even. Up to this point New Britain was leading Waterbury in points sh to 6ts.
 The semi-fnal bout also went to . draw at the end of six minutes when Casalengo of New Britain. l35 pounds, wrestled Battisto. Water- bury. III pounds. In tho two B. minute overtime periods Mattisto se- cured the decision in a time advan- tage Of l minute. 3 seconds.
 AldrichI 13S pounds, New Britain. and B. Crane. 146 pounds, of Water- bury, matched their brawn and wits to win the necessary points with the result after a hard six minute tussle fhe bout was declared a draw and both wrestlers after one minutes rest, resumed the struggle with Crane securing the fall in s minutes and 30 seconds.
 Waterbury won three bouts and New Britain two. and one bout was declared draw. Final score Water- bury 111S to 9h.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-13
PENN HOLSTERS HAVE
 CHANCE TO LEAD LEAGUE
Quakcrs Move Against Columbia To- night In Effort to Break
 Tte in First Place.

New York, Feb. Sharing . heavy portion of five games card cd in the Eastern Intercollegiate Basketball league play this week. the Pennsylvania hoopsters had an opportunity today to capture com- plete control of first place in the standing.
 The Quakers move against tho Co., tumbia five here tonight and If vic torious they will break the first place tie with Dartmouth.
 AS to recent performances of the rivals tonight. Penn whipped Cornell 34 to IS at Ithaca Saturday night and previously Cornell had tri- umphed over Columbia by 3s to Fl. On the other hand. Penn lost its first game of the season to Yale by 24 to 21 while the New York qun- tet beat the Els. 24 to es.
 Dartmouth. the defending cham pton in the league. treks to the Pennsylvania court on Thursday Cornell swings into action against Yale at New Haven on Wednesday. A double bill is down for Saturday with Yale stacking up against Princeton and Dartmouth invading Ithaca.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-13
ANOTHER DEADLOCK
 IN GROUP B LOOP
Leapins Five DoVnd ind All.
 Stars Move Into lie

The Group B Intermediate basket ball league at the Boys club resolved itself into . tie once more Saturday afternoon when the Bulldogs upset the Leaping Five by | l3-l2 score and drew them back levsl with the All -6tars. This game was the best of the afternoon and was featured by close guarding. Malkowics and Avttable holding their men without points from the field. Nappt and the same Avitable did the bulk of the scoring for their teams. and both of them are guards. The summary:
New Britain herald., 1928-02-13
]. $ p c a king of Sports

The majority of tho fans at the pasketball game at 'the Stanley Arena Saturday night were certain ly not impressed with the constant squawking" of the members of Lou Gehrig's All-stars against the deci- slons being rendered by Clyde Wa ters ot Bristol. referee of the game.
 AN through the contest from the minute the whistle blew for the first Jump. the visiting players kept up a running fire of remarks against the official that would have meant ban- ashment from the game for any other players.