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New Britain herald., 1928-02-07
HAITI EVTERTAINS
 L|NDbERGH TODAY
Will Receive Order of Merit
 From President bornO

Port-Au-Prince. Haiti. Feb. ! (UP)-A country. some of whose natives believe in voodoo supersti- tions and practice them. today paid the greatest honor to Americas Lone Eagle-Colonel Charles A. Lind bergh.
 The flying ambassador of good will circled to Haiti from San Domingo yes, erday and dropped to a perfect landing as a crowd. estimated at 100000 people. waited to see just what sort of q person this young aeronaut could be.
 Won Hearts
 In less minutes than it takes to tell the story. Lindbergh had won the hearts of the great throng- many of whom were the interior ma tives who believe in voodoo cultures. He had taken more time than neces- sary to complete the 160 miles from San Domingo, because he flew slow ly and took an out of the way route. But he arrived when he said he would arrive and found tumul- tuous celebration awaiting.
 Marines from the United States were at the field to watch over and to greet their fellow countryman. Officials were there. and there were residents by the thousands.
 Smiles at Crowd
 As Lindbergh climbed from his plane he looked apprehensively at the crowd surging towards the Spirit of St. Louis. smiled the smile that has made him famous in the remot- est parts of Central America, Europe and the United States and then
New Britain herald., 1928-02-07

The forests of Florida contain 176 varieties of wood.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-07
WOMEN MUST LET
 HAIR GROW LONG.
Thicker Eyebrows, Covered Ears and Permanent Waves in Vogue

Philadelphia, Feb. ' R-Woman must let her tresses grow: The sheik bob. spit-curl. sideburns and napper's delight haircuts are definitely out. and instead comes the dictum of longer hair. ears must be covered, except for discreet tips ex- posed. Permanent waving is quite the thing. if you like.
 All this was gleaned It the open- ing session of the Philadelphia Hair dressers' association. in annual con- ventiou here. Veteran hair style ad- ministrators declare they had no sympathy for women who still parade their hobbed hair.
 "Jewelry had something to do with the Interchangeable move- ment," said Anthony Boch. presi-
New Britain herald., 1928-02-07
SETTLE OIL DISPUTE
Standard Oil and Dutch Shell Group Argument Wiu Re StraightcncL Out By Representatives.

New York. Feb. ! R-The New York Times says today that lead ing United States and European oil executives have taken definite ste. ..s to settle the dispute between the Standard Oil Company of New York and the Royal Dutch Shell Group of Europe over the purchase of Russian oil
 The Times credits representatives of the Anglo-American oil Company. Ltd, and the Vacuum Oil Company ot London with carrying on the pre- lminary negotiations. A representa- tive of the Royal Dutch is expected to arrive on the Berengaria tonight, the paper says. although his identity has not been learned. Walter C. TesgIe. president of the Standard of New York returned Friday from holiday in the south.
 The Anglo Am erican Is friendly competitor of the Royal Dutch in England. The Rockefeller interests, who are large stockholders in tho Standard of New York. and the Vacuum also are part owners of the Anglo American, the Times says,
 The paper says the peacemakers are hopeful of averting the disas- trous rivalry which seems to be threatened by the price-cutting war now being waged in India.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-07
AVIATION TREATY
 BEING DRAFTED
'.ope to Pass Pan-American Document by Lindy's Arrival

Havana. Feb. [ (UP)-The ar rival of Colonel Charles A. Lind bergh will be virtually contempo- raneous with the approval of the first Pan-American commercial aviation treaty, if the hopes of treaty drafters are not frustrated by eleventh amendments.
 Henry P. Fletcher of the United States delegation, reporter for the air treaty, today submitted to the communications committee the draft of the convention as amended i'll the sub committee. which it is hoped will promptly be approved.
 Principles Follow
 The fundamental principles Of the convention. which applies only to private aircraft. are:
 1.-The contracting parties recog- nize that every power has complete and exclusive sovereignty over the air space above its territory and territorial waters.
 2-Each contracting state under takes in time of peace to accord freedom of innocent passage above it's territory 10 the private aircraft of the other contracting states, pro vidcd that the conditions laid down in the present convention are oh- served. The regulations established hy a contracting state with regarn 10 admission over it's territory Of aircraft of other contracting states shall be applied without distinction of nationality.
 Cuban Government Substituted
 One significant change in revised draft, as compared with the oriCi- nal project. is that the Cuban gov ernment has been substituted for the American Union as thc dc positorv for rstifcations. and the destination Of notification Of ad- lierence and denunciatlou
 Another significant provision of inc convention is Article 9, which provides that env state may adhere 10 the convention by giving uotlre 10 the Cuban government, adher- ance becoming 40 days thereaHer This will permit Canadian paGtici-
New Britain herald., 1928-02-07
Heal Eczema, Skin Diseases With
 Powerful, Penetrating Antisepdc 0il
Must Give Results in Days Money Back Says Fair Drug Dept. Who Will Gladly Refund the Purchase Price
 to Any Dissatisfied User.

This wonderful preparation now known all over America as Moone's Emerald Oil Is so efficient in the treatment of skin diseases that the itching of eczema stops with one application.
 A few applications and the most persistent case of Eczema Is healed never to return: even old chronic cases of long standing quickly show remarkable results.
 Moone's Emerald Oil is safe and pleasant to use; it doesn't stain or
New Britain herald., 1928-02-07

Australian mudfish can live out of water for nine months or more.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-07

leave a greasy residue. It Is 90 powerfully antiseptic that even odors arising from cancers and gangrene are instantly killed.
 Be patient: don't expect a single bottle to do it all at once but one bottle we know will show you be- yond all question that you haze at last discovered the way to restore your skin to perfect health.
 Ask your druggist today for . ? ounce original bottle of Moonc's Emerald Oil. Almost every drug gist in tho country can supply you.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-07
,reeted the United states commits

greeted the United States commits siouer.
 He was h an open motor car in tho procession to the city proper and along the entirs. route thers were cheers. He smiled st the throns. told officials he was mighty glad to be hero and then began planning for the last lap on his goodwill flight
 Wednesday he will take on for Havana, the terminus of the long tour. where he will be greeted by probably representatives of 2t na- tions who are there attempting to work out . greater cordiaiity through many of the countries Lindbergh has just visited.
 Highest H0nors
 Haiti gave and will give LindberEh the greatest honoys 1t can do. A special postage stamp bearing Lind bergh's portrait will be issued. The principal avenue leading through the city will be named the avenue Charles Lindbersh. The order of merit, never before given to . white man, will be presented to him by President Borno. The latter award is the highest honor that Haiti can bestow.
 Today the American flyer was to be the guest at several functions in his honor.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-07
PERFECT BRIDGE HANDS

Tulsa, Okla, Feb. : WP)-TwO perfect bridge hands in the same deal were dealt by Conrad Miller here in A three-handed game.
 Miller dealt 13 clubs to himself and 13 hearts to Mrs. F. J. Lowe. his daughter. Miller bid a club Mrs. Lowe threw down her card and bid all I can." She scored 3Sl Mrs. Lowe's husband held the third hand.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-07
patton in the air pact. If she de-

patton in the air pact, If she de- sires.
 The convention establishes the principle. in Article 15. that the carriage by aircraft of explosives. arms and munitions of war IS pro- hibited in international aerial navi- sation. No foreign or native afr craft authorized for internationa. traffic shall be permitted to trans port articles of this nature. either between points situated within the territory of any of the contracting states or through the same. even though simply in transit.
 The controyerted article concern ing right of flight over prohibited areas, which was of special impor tance to the United States. in rela tion to defense of the Panama canal. has been solved hy the sub committee in the following terms:
 Article 5-Each contracting state has the right to prohibit for req sons which it deems convenient in fnF nll'lc lhtfitSi tue HlSt' 'N'' fixed zones of its territory by air craft of the other contracting states.
 And privately owned national aircraft employed in the service of international commercial aviation. with the reserl atlon that no dis tlnction shall he made in this re- SpeCt between it's own private air craft engaged in international con- nerce and those of the other con tracing states hkewlse engaged.
 Every contracting state may fur thermore prescribe the route to ho followed over it's territory by the aircraft Of the other states, except in cases of force maleure which shall be governed in accordance with the stlpulations of article IS of thls convention. Each state shall puhllsl m advance and notify the other contracting states of the hXa- lion of the authorized routes and the situation and extension of the pro- hlhited zones"
 
 that every aircraft engaged in in- tnruatjonal traffic. which enters the air space of'a contracting state with the intention of landing shall do so in the corresponding customs air. 1rome, except in case of force ma ieure, which must be proved: and vi h ihe further exception that postal aircraft and aircraft belong ing 10 aerial transport companies regularly constituted and authorized may be permitted to land at certain inland airdromes appointed by the customs and police administration, Article Dcleted
 Article of the original draft, which stated that the contracting states shall have complete liberty 10 permit or prohibit flying above their territory by aircraft of the na- tionality of non-contracting states, has been deleted in the revision. Under the terms of the conven- ton, the contracting states agree to procure as far as possible uniformi- ty of laws and regulations govern- ing aerial navigation: to cooperate in centralization and distribution of meteorological intormation; the publication Of unified acronautical charts, uniform signals; and also to cooperate in the use of radio tclc- graph in aerial navigation. 1 Disagrecments between contract ing states regarding interpretation or execution Of the convention will be arbitrated. b, disinterested gov ernments named by the disputants.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-07
RABAlM HEALED PAINFUL ITCHING
 ECZEMA RASH

My face VAS sight with eczema b,isters. I was ashamed to g anywhere. and sometimes it seemed as fl tee itching would drive ne mad" writes one girl. Then friend recommended Rabalm. go tried it. Imagine what joy it vas to me to obtain relief from the pain and itching immediately. And can't tell you how happy am to sec my skin clearing up and my complexion growing better every day. Soon I'll 10 longer be ashamed to look in my mirror or have people see me I am certainly grateful to Rabaln. I think t IS wonderful
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New Britain herald., 1928-02-07
NAY CLOSE NIGHT
 CLUBS IN CHICAGO
Prohibition 01ice Considering Drastic Steps to Stop Drinking

Chicago, Feb. ' R-Twelve hlaz- inr incandescents in tho diadem of Chicago night life fickered nncer- tainly today. threatened by a Vol steadian short circuit.
 Edgar Elder. assistant federal district attorney. believes the visita- ,jons of prohibition agents to dozen Of the best known night clubs, caharets and theater-resta"- rants early yesterday, and the s"izure of quantities of alleged It. ouor have provided sufficient eHi- dence to bring a. years padlocklng.
 Has Evidence
 The government not only has observation evidence he said. which in itself would be sufficient for padlocking. but it also has 1'9 witnesses-persons from whom H. ouor was taken as they sat at ihe tables in the caharets,
 The prohibition agents can testi- fy that they observed liquor drink ing in the lo establishments. Where the liquor was obtained IS lmma- terial,"
 Owners of the establishments awaited the next s'er-applicatlo for temporary ininnctlons against them-with philosophical calm iii sone cases, with wrath Tn others Psdlocking of them all. some said. would mean the closing of th' Parody, Hollywood Barn, Midnight F'rolic., Alamo, Jeffrey Tavern Club Ansonia, Rendezvous. the sanovar. Chez Pierre and the Plan iation.
 Tn Quandary
 What can we do?" asked George Mason. manager of the Parody We put notice on every table stating that no alcoholic liquor IS permitted If we see 3 bottle we notify the man or woman who has # not to drink. But there is 3 state law that prevents us from search ing hip pockets"
 The raids were the first on the better known places since the pad locking of the Moulin Rouge, Friars' Inn and Al Tearneys Town club. It was on the appeal of these places that the United States supreme court held that padlocks could nr applied where cabarets provided their patrons with "setups,' that is, gingerale and cracked ice.
 Fred Mann, owner of the Eainbo Gardens and unofficial leader of the night club proprietors. is in the south. His son, Al Mann, said to- day that he IS awaiting word from his father as how 10 proceed.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-07
MIAMI REACHING
 FROM BANK RUNS
Anonymous Letters Cause With.
 draWals From Institutions

Miami, Fla, Feb. ' P)-Financial circles in this city today were react ing from the cumulat tive effects of more than q dozen" anonymous let !ers which precipitated suspension of one bank $ business. brought on tem- porsry closing for two others and were responsible for an orderly but determined, run on fourth institu- ton.
 Meanwhile, police sought the nlys- tcrious author of an indetermina'e number of letters mailed Jan. 9S in Miami. signed Hiram and adorD- ed with crudaly drawn Masonic emblem. Quietly get your money cut of the Southern Bank and Trust Company: it IS going soon," these letters said, ill varying language. but similar substa1ca.
 Results of these misslves today had included:
 Taking over of the Southern Bank and Trust Company by State Comp troller Ernest Amos at the instance of bank officials. stimulated to this step by heavy withdrawals.
 Orders by Comptroller Amos that the Citizens Bank and the Bank of Allapattah. small institutions. tenn pcrariiy closed to avoid possible de- msnds of their resources.
 Run on 1st National.
 4 run on the First National Bank which kept tellers busy until closing time handing out money to. deposi'- ors as they demanded if.
 Other institutions of the. city to- day had prepared for their possible part in the emergency. increased supplies of currency had been le- ouisitioned. Nearly all of them ex- perienced slight withdrawal increases early yesterday. but several reported latter that deposits showed a. jump, the City National announcing q s4oo, ooo boost
 James H. Gilman, president of the Bank of Bay Riscayne, largest bank i of the section, and next to the First National. most heavily beleaguered in yesterdays excitement. announce ed;
 While withdrawals were nlmer- ous, due 10 unfounded rumors which caused temporary excitement. we have satisfied every demand and we have on hand and in transit suffi- cient funds to continue to do so."
 S7.OOO.OOO Ready. President F. C. Romfh Of the list National Bank, declared that the Jacksonville branch of the Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank was answer ing his institution's call for $7,000,- GOO in funds 10 bolster the ash re- serves. but said the institution would rot need it. He chara cterized the run as temporary furry attribut- able to other closngs. which will diminish as people see the lack Of reed for withdrawing their funds"
 President J. r.. Lummus, of the Southern Bank and Trust, held the i myste terious letters responsible for the withdra walls that caused his institu- ton 10 summon state aid and issued q statement which said the bank would reopen March if. While this bank was capitalized at &100.nn0 it had deposits of SUBS 1o, officials said.
 Some of the anonymous letter. were addressed to persons not de- positors at the Southern Bank and Trust Company, it was said. Chiei of Police H. Leslie Quigg was enc recipient.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-07
Highest HmWs
Alfalfa Will Help to
 Euuip Modern AirpOrt

Omaha, Eeh., Feb. 7. R)-Alfalfa is going to buy diriEible mooring mast for Omaha's new municipal airport
 City Commissioner Dean Moves. in charge of the field. plans to cop- vert the portion of the field not used by planes into alfalfa fields. The alfalfa is to be sold to make monthly payments on tho mast. which is to be erected by an Oma- ha foundry.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-07
POLICE FORCE LOOKING UP

Bangor. Me. Feb, '. P-Years ago Bangor police were asked occa. slonally to help find a stolen horse and buggy In later years came re- quests to look for purloined motor cars. And now comes a plea from an unlucky aviator, whose plane was stolen from Denver. Colo.
Evening star., 1928-04-10
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE.
Oakland. 6; Hollywood, /.
(Only game scheduled)
PADDOCK WILL RACE
BORAH ON JUNE 16
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES. April 10.-A meeting
between Charles Paddock, veteran of
the cinder paths, and his youthful Uni-
versity of Southern California rival tor
sprint fame, Charles Borah, will take
place here June l6. They will run 100
meters.
This was announced today by Douglas
Fairbanks, motion picture actor. who is
chairman of the committee making ar
rangements for an athletic carnival to
be held at the Coliseum here on that
date to raise Los Angeles quota toward
sending the American Olympic team to
the Amsterdam games.
To make the speed test, long awaited
by this sections track fans, more in
teresting, young Frank Wykoff, Glen
dale. Calf. high school sensation, will
attempt to match strides with the two
Charles.
Fairbanks said that Paddock had
telegraphed from New York city assur-
ance that he would be willing TO meet
Borah and Wykoff Borah has been
most anxious to get Paddock in a race
since the latter was awarded a hair.
breadth decision over him here two
years ago in a 100-yard race that gave
Paddock the mark of 9.5 seconds.
Wykof has been timed in 8 AS seconds
on virtually every occasion that has
appeared in the century in the last two
seasons.
Evening star., 1928-04-10

~ APITAL CITY LEAGUE. In CO.
operation with the two major
leagues and the American Le-
~ gion, has secured about 20
teams to compete in the special
midget circuit this Summer as part
of the national campaign to interest
youngsters in the national pastime
Give the kid base ball and his heart
will be In the game for keeps. is the as
sumption on which the Legion and
leagues are sponsoring the diamond
sport among the youngsters Of the Ma
ton. A small per cent of these kiddies
will some day find their way into major
league uniforms and all of them will
become faithful followers Of the game.
Tournaments to determine State
champions will be held in July. State
winners will compete in sectional series.
The local section includes District II
Columbia, Maryland, West Virginia,
Pennsylvania and Delaware. Finally
the champions of the East and West
will meet in a junior world series.
Twenty-six local Legion posts are
anxious to sponsor team in the league
and are willing to help equip their
entries.
Managers of the teams already en-
tered and those wishing TO join the
league will meet Thursday night at 8
o'clock at the Post to make final plans
for the season.
Army War College is building a team
around st. Clair, Schott, Martin, Lebert.
Klockl, Long Flick. Blick, Dillinger,
Temple, Wilhelm, Thayer, Groper, Riv-
ers, Beckowitz. Hall. Mccarthy and
Kirsch Wednesday and Saturday
t-,~ fnA kxxyr r11Ifv1rr
J. A. Meis, Main BITS. branch 70.
National Circles. who open Sunday
against Cabin John. have also booked
to meet Frederick's Blue Ridge League
Club on May l2 there Willie Andrews
is booking games for Circles and
Phoenix A. C.. at Lincoln 1892.
In preparation for their game with
Hilltops on Sunday, Mount Rainiers will
drill Thursday and Saturday at 5 pm.
Two games are wanted for Sunday
oy Collegian Juniors on East Ellipse dia-
mond. Call Atlantic 4584 after
pm. Collegians meet Saturday night at
121 Seventh street northeast.
stitute tomorrow afternoon at Ala on
Monument diamond No. 7.
Manager John j. Fitzgerald will en-
tertain Petworth Senior players at his
home tonight at 7:30 o'clock.
Manager Curtin will meet his T T.
Keane tossers at 8 O'Clock tonight at
his home, 220 Seventh street northeast
Waverly Junior and Senior toSSers are
to meet tonight at 8 o'clock at the
McGill Building. 908 G street.
Allied RoOfers and Simpsons Dairy
mines are 10 play tomorrow at o'clock
on No. Monument diamond.
J. Nj. Theimer, 121 East Howell ave-
nue., Del Ray. Va. is booking games
with unlimited teams for Del Ray A. G.
Manager Edlin of Maryland A G.
wants game for next Sunday with
Evening star., 1928-04-10
ARRAY OF MIDGET MINES
in CAPITAL CITY LEAGUE

an unlimited team. Call Capitol Heights
90.
Games with junior mines are sought
by Northeast Bulldogs. Call Wilbur
Portion at Lincoln f.
Games with ellis Insects can be
scheduled by calling Georgia 2431.
Manager NaIIy requests - Moose
Senior players TO report for practice
on Fairlawn diamond tomorrow evening
at o'clock
Lisenbee Insects defeated Tiger Mid
gets yesterday. ii to 3. Gail Lincoln
1881 for games with winners.
Hollis and KiIby hit well as Warwick
Peewees took an 8 TO win over Royals
on Plaza diamond yesterday.
Mattingly allowed but 4 hits Yesterday
when Sisler Insects defeated Senators,
ii to 8.
Gord0n's home run featured Iroouois'
IA to 3 win over Kanawhas YESTERDAY.
WOOdfeld, Rammer and Tretick
starred for Rover Midgets yesterday
when they opened the season with
l3 TO z win over Hollands. Call Atlantic
1917 to book games with winners.
Columbia Heights Midgets scored
their third win in as many starts yes
terday by downing Meridians, IL TO 4
Call Adams sos for games with win
ners.
Evening star., 1928-04-10
FORDHAM AND e.. u. MINES
TN ONLY CONTEST OF DAY
Game Will Be Played at Griffith Stadium-HOya
Team Scores Over Yale, But Catholic U.
and Maryland Defeated.

Hitting the ball hard behind the fine
pitching of McNulty, Boston College
scored over Catholic University at
Brookland The visitors got Dig start
in the first inning when they scored
four runs, and were always ahead by
substantial margin c. u. got all four
of it's tallies in the second.
Mansfields home run, singles by
Gioffre and Byrne and three walks
accounted for four of the Cardinal
tallies. Again In the sixth G. U. threat
ened when it got three runners on with
only one out. The next two batters.
however. could not come through.
Battler Byrne stuck the route for
the Cardinals on the mound, though
nicked for 18 hits. He had one dis
tinction. He led his team at bat, get
ting three bingles in four tries. Gioffre
who hit safely twice in four attempts
was the only other c. u batter to get
more than one hit.
The CH0ro.