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Evening star., 1928-12-20
YOUTH GETS 20 YEARS
FOR NUMBERING GIRL
Sentence Is Imposed After IT.
Year-Old Slayer Admits
His Guilt.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, December 20.-Vincent
Rice, 17-year-old Staten Island school
boy, received prison sentence of 20
years to life today for the murder of
his sweetheart, Alice Joost, Is, in her
Port Richmond home on November q
Rice, indicted for first degree murder
pleaded guilty to second degree murder
when his trial opened last Monday.
The Joost girl was struck and then
strangled with an electric cord by Rice
after. he said. she tried TO kiss him..
Evening star., 1928-12-20
Robot, Directing Traffic, Is Ratified
When Small Boy Yells "Boo" at Him

blown along the lateral street, caused
him to translate the sound into motion,
throwing out his arms and winking
his red eye at the highway traffic.
He was making good on the job un-
til small boy came along the inter-
secting street and yelled "a-booooooa" at
him. whereupon he got ratified, threw
up his hands and winked his red eye
when he shouldn't have done so. Now
he's the favorite policeman Of the
younger set hereabouts.
Mr.. Televoxs" boss is going to do
something about IT.
Evening star., 1928-12-20
Dawes and Curtis
Fight Brief Duel
Over Senate Rules
BY the Associated Press.

Vice President Dawes and
Vice President-elect Curtis fought
a brief duel over the rules today
in the Senate. With Senator
Curtis asking recognition to move
the usual suspension of the read
ing of the journal. the Vice Presi-
dent laid before the Senate at the
opening, a resolution which had
been made the unfinished busi-
ness Immediately upon the con-
vening of the Senate"
Smiling broadly, Curtis ques-
toned the action of Mr.. Dawes.
II don't want to argue about
it, but the rules provide for read
ing of the journal first" said the
Republican leader as he opened
the rule book.
Rapping the gavel and call
ing for regular order, Vice Presi-
dent Dawes stood his ground and
recognized another Senator.
Evening star., 1928-12-20
BYRD STEAMER RETURNS
TO DUNEDIN FOR CARGO
Record Ice Pack Reported After
Towing City of New York
to Antarctic.
BY the Associated Press

A1y tEIC fSSUtIdtEU FItSS.
WELLINGTON, New leland, Decem-
Der 2O.-The steamer Eleanor Boiling.
which toWed Comdr. Richard E. Byrds
other ship. the City of New York. as far
as the Antarctic ice pack. returned to
Dunedin today for another load of
equipment.
The captain reported that the ice
pack was the thickest that had been
known for Is Summers. The City Of
New York is not expected to reach open
water this month.
Evening star., 1928-12-20
BY the Associated Press

BURLINGAAIE, Calf, December
20.-~"Mr. Televox,". an electro-mechan-
ical traffic cop here, may be scienti-
fically perfect, but he has no judgment
at ALL And he can't do thing with
the children.
"Mr. Televox" stands at an inter-
section of the busy Peninsula highway.
He is supposed to stand still and not
interrupt the peninsula traffic unless
car approaches from the side and
wishes to cross. He has scientific ear
which, when an automobile horn Is
Evening star., 1928-12-20
GIL INVITES FOREIGNERS.
Mexican President Pledges Protec-
ton for Capital.

tlon for Capital.
MEXICO CITY, December 20 CP).-
President Portes Gil says that the doors
of Mexico will be open to honest for
eigners coming to the country to in
vest capital and exploit the natural re-
sources under the protection of Mexi-
can laws.
Writing to A. B. Lloyd, an Ameri-
can geologist, who is surveying the oil
region, the President added that full
protection and facilities would be given
to capitalists of good faith without any
restrictions except that they must obey
the laws,
Evening star., 1928-12-20
"FrOnl Press to Home
Within the Hour"

The Stars carrier system covers
every city block and the regular edi-
tien is delivered to Washington homes
as fast as the papers are printed.
Evening star., 1928-12-20

tU. s. Weather Bureau Forecast)
Rain, possibly turning to snow tonight;
slightly colder tonight with lowest tenn
perature about freezing; colder tomor-
row. observation-disclosures, 48, at 2:45
pm. yesterday: lowest. 81, at am. to-
day. Full report on page Z.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-28
STOCK PRICES ARE 1 IRREGULAR TODAY
General Motors and Curtiss Make
 Small Gains

New York. July .S lP,-Stock prices moved irregularly higher at the opening of today's market. Gains of point or more were recorded by Curtiss. General oMtors and Eastman Kodak. the last named touching a new high record at 1S1. Allied Chem- ical and Bethlehem Steel improved fractionally while r. s. Steel com- mon. American Smelling and Ameri- can Linseed yielded fractionally on opening sales.
 The market gathered strength as trading progressed. Buying of Gen. eral Motors, following the publica- ton of record-breaking earnings in the first half of the year, carried that stock up more than 2 points. Chrysler, which was strong yester- day, fell back an profit taking, and so did Dodge Bros. preferred cer- tificates after touching a new high at 77k.
 New peak prices for the year or longer. were registered by Mont somery-Ward. General Ice Cream. and Worthington Pump. A brisk demand developed in early trading for Consolidated Gas. Columbia Gas. Union Carbide, Wright Aeronautical. Woolworth and American Interna- tional. American Smelling yielded on realizing sales.
 Foreign exchange opened steady with sterling cables quoted around $4.S5 3-4
New Britain herald., 1928-07-28

Friedman. Ethel Myers, Lucy Albfo, Anne Wells and Anna Rulevitch. Willow Brook Park An entertaining program was rendered yesterday afternoon at the Willow Brook park playground. It was in the form of q minstrel show.
 The girls chorus opened the show with How Do You Do. Every body" An harmonica solo was of- fered by Warren Fox followed by vocal selections by New Moore. Dance numbers were done by Ed mund Puglise. Miss Martha Belle Young (colored entertained with . song and dance. Miss Lena Mark gave several recitations cpd Dennis McFayden won much applause with his Irish jig.
 The entertainment was concluded with several numbers by . mixet chorus including the Misses Cecilh Sullivan, Margaret Davis. Edit Hooper. Doris Kieffer. Madeiis
 Nellins, Elizabeth NellinA Mas Mack. Ruth Stack and Geor1
 Hulten. Edmund Pusiise. Nc
 Moore. Joseph Puglise. John Doyle
 Warren Fox and William Shaw. The entire affair was worked ul
 and given under the supervision o,
 Directors Frank Shea and Robins Blair.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-28
BANDIT IS THWARTED
Youth Makes Unsuccessful Attcnpt to Hold Up Cashier of Manchester Theatcr,

Manchester. July 2s R-Unsuc- cessful attempt 10 hold up a theater cashier here last night resulted in the arrest of Harold Lindbacher, IS, a high school sophomore. an hour later. The youth Was thwarted in his attempt when Mrs. Henry Lord. with the days receipts, screamed at the sight of gun showed in front of her face as she was walking to- ward the lobby.
 Linbacher was captured after a wild auto chase which led through back streets to East Hartford bridge where a detail of officers awaited him. An alarm was sent to nearby police stations as soon as the at tempted holdup failed. Commanding Leslie Lennon. under threat of his weapon to speed away, young Lin- bacher jumped into an automobile, owned by his mother, and made off with Patrolman Daniel Galligan in a communicated ear in pursuit.
 Lennon. who is also . schoolboy, told police that he did not know that his friend was going to perpetrate a holdup and that he drove the ma chine only when his life was threat- tened. Linbacher came to Manches- ter about a year ago. formerly re- siding in New Haven.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-28
But Think of Clerks EmO- tion When Housewife Submits Sample of Plaid Floor Covering.

Painting the lily has not yet be- come an approved custom in the best circles, but according to experi- ments being conducted by officials of coal company, of Pennsylvania which ships the majority of anthra- cite coal coming into New Britain and vicinity. painting the coa may not be as absurb as it seems In fact. coloreu coal in the near fu- ture now looms up as definite pos. sibility.
 New Britainites in the future may be advised to select their fuel ac- cordins to color scheme and "Bu. Purple Coal' is not by any means an improbability as an advertising slogan.
 The company is experimenting a, its workings at Branchdale, Pa. with the idea of painting it's coa bright purple so as to make i, more distinctive and attractive te the purchaser.
 Coal is painted by spraying, A the coal runs from the storage pockets in the breakers into tht railway cars it is sprayed with [ purple paint, giving a mottled bu' unmistakable purple coloring, The experiment. which at first was not satisfactory, now is said to be meet ing with considerable slcceSs.
 While the paint will not wash of with water, frequent handling vii rub 1t off, so that by the time it get, to New Britain cellars, a loo pei cent pure coloring job may not b. possible. New Britain housekeeper! demanding purple coal, need no expect to find their product 50 per
New Britain herald., 1928-07-28
WILLIAM D. SMITH DEAD
Veteran EmplOye of stanley Rule and Level Co. Expires at Home in Maple Hill Today.

William D. smith of 32 Johnson avenue, Maple Hill, died at o'clock this morning. The funeral will be held from the residence at o'clock Monday afternoon and interment will be in Center cemetery. Newing- ton. The remains will lie in state at B. C. Porter Sons funeral parlors until Monday morning.
 Mir. Smith. who was 76 years old on May 9. was a native of Meriden and the son of the late Lewis D. and Caroline Griswold Smith. He was employed as tool maker at the Stanley Rule X Level company factory for .6 years.
 Besides his wife. Mir. Smith is survived by three sons, William L.. and George F. of Hartford, and Harry l. Smith, and two daughters. Miss Mabel J. Smith of Newingto on and Mrs. Lewis N. Mckay. Six grandchildren also survive as do two sisters and brother, Mrs. Car rie T. Morse of Meriden. Mrs. Nell lie Trewhella of Providence and I. B. Smith of Short Beach.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-28

reviewing the Greek idea of Oiym- pic competition and admonishing contestants to conduct themselves according to the old Greek ideal of friendly and sportsmanslike rivalry rather than the idea of humiliating fellow-competitors.
 "Cnimpeachable honesty and good faith will rule these contests" he said. "The fineness Of the games will banish all roughness. The fixed rules and regulations arc in the hands of those who will carry them out vigorously. They will be gladly submitted to. Every competitor will have the conviction that the win ner will achieve personal and na- tional honor only when victory is secured with shining weapon and clean hands. In this as in every- thing else the beauty ideal must first purify the man within."
 The chorus then chantcd an old Dutch chorale invoking Gods blessing.
 l Baron Schimmelpennick Wander eye, president of the Dutch Olym- pic committee, followed ViSser with a brief address welcoming repre- scntatives Of other nations and pre- dieting that the games of the ninth Olympiad would not yield to their predecessors" He then respectfully asked Prince Henry to open the games.
 The prince, rising, used tho old formula:
 Tn the name of Her Majesty, the Queen. I declare the opening of the Olympic games of 1928 celebrating the ninth Olympiad of the modern era
 His words, like previous ad- dresses, were made audible to the whole audience by loud speakers. Scarcely had they reached the ears of his hearers when there Was a blast of trumpets and the roar of cannon.
 The Olympic flag was slowly hoisted on the main llagpolc. while the huge chorus sang J. J. H. Yer hulst's flag song"
 International and Dutch con- mittees now gave way 10 flag and standard bearers of the nations, among whom were Bud Houser, discus star, and Johnny Weismuller, aquatic speedster. representatives of the United States.
 Standing in a semi circle about Harry Denis, famous Dutch football player, they placed their left hands on their national flags and raised their right as Denis, on behalf ot all the participants, swore to the following Olympic oath:
 "We swear that We present our selves al the Olympic games as fair competitors, respecting the rules governing the games and being de- sirous of participating in them in a chivalrous spirit for the honor of
New Britain herald., 1928-07-28
NEW BEDFORD COPS READY FOR ACTION
Continued from First Page)

been revealed. Some time ago he indicated he would not object if the conduct of the strikers was such as to warrant allowing the demonstra- ton without danger to the tranquil lity of the city. This weeks sharp clashes between mass pickets aud police were believed. however, to have determined him on stiffer attitude. The calling in of the navy emergency forces was thought to foreshadow refusal.
 Responsible spokesmen for the Textile Workers union were lacking last night and those of the rank and file were unwilling to predict what would happen if the permit was re- fused
 Progress Made In the meantime some progress was thought to have been made to- ward peaceful settlement of the controversy. Committees represent ing the New Bedford Manufacturers association. the textile council and the state board of cancellation and arbitration held a three-hour con- ference yesterday. At the conclusion a statement was issued recommend ing that all grievances be submitted to a disintercsted tribunal or the state board for arbitration. An announced 10 per cent wage cut precipitated the walkout nearly 16 weeks ago.
 Early developments today incud- ed an announcement from Alfred Saulnier. chairman of the citizens relief. defense and civil rights com-
 mittee that the petition which was
 to be presented to Mayor Ashley contained 200oO signatures instead of only 5000 claimed last night. Saulnier. who is to attempt tO
 present the document. said he had
 no appointment with the mayor but expected to sit in the mayors office
 until the executive arrived. 10000 in Line He further claimed that despite e a heavy rain which was falling there
 would be 2o,o00 persons in line. The defense and relief committee is a group affiliated with the radical" union.
 Some significance was seen in the fact that no textile council pickets were reported on duty this morning. The council Is the only labor body granted recognition by either the Manufacturers Association or the state board of arbitration. Absence of it's pickets led to expression of belief that it might foreshadow an- nouncembent of an agreement on an arbitration plan. Official or even unofficial confirmation of this, how ever, was lacking
New Britain herald., 1928-07-28
BRITAIN BIDS FOR
 TELEGRAPH POWER
(Continued from First Page)

of the beam directional wireless system, recently opened by the British government, and the general success of radio transmission every where had very seriously cut busi- ness and the revenues of the East . ern Extension and Western Cable companies and made general merger of all communications a matter Of pressing importance.
 Under the new merger Great Britain will have the Great Cable and Radio company, capable of reaching every portion of the earth's surface, able to utilize to the best advantage of the British uses. either cable or radio and in a posi- ton to compete on basis most fav- orable to themselves with the Ameri- can companies or the communica- ton concerns Of any European power.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-28
Painted Coal Newest Fuel Stunt;
 It May Yet Match Kitchen Walls

feet that 1t can be polished for din- ing room decoration, although polishing and carving ornaments out of coal is by no means a lost art in Pennsylvania.
 If the experiment is so successful that it is extended to other collier ies and other colors. the effect can be more easily imagined than de- scribed. The coal dealer of the fu- ture may answer phone call at his desk to hear something like the following, in musical feminine tones: Please send me ton of baby pink chestnut coal with border of blue pea coal, sprinkled with green" Or the dealer may be knocked off his chair by an order growled in heavy masculine tones: Send me over a coupla tons of coal and you don't need to bother about painting any pictures on it or adding any per- fume. I don't want any flowers with it either"
 The Mount Carmel, Pa, News. kNpttSiINA III tiiS ltalk oi tHC dIl- thracite regions, commenting upon the innovation, says:
 Tt may eyentuate in the coal dealers hiring their assistants from the ribbon counters, where they are we'll trained in shades and colors, so that when milady orders ton of green coal some blundering clerk may not load blue instead. It will also be important to be able to dis tinguish purple from lavender and deep pink from pale red. Some of the companies may so a step farther and not only paint their coal an attractive lilac, but go over it with a lilac perfumery atomizer before it is delivered.
 But above all the slogan Burn Purple Coal will have d strong ap- peal to the people of this section, and we will hope that folks do be- cause they will then be getting the best. even if some may feel that some other shade is more suited to their complexions,
New Britain herald., 1928-07-28


 day in time to confer with Ritchie, lbut too late in the day to see James M. Cox, former governor of Ohio and democratic nominee in 1920, who like the Maryland governor thinks the situation. from the demo- cratic standpoint, is shaping up in fine fashion. Cox talked over the outlook with John J. Raskob, new chairman of the democratic national committee. who also left town for the weekend before the nominee arrived.
 As for the weekend. Gov. smith. who would rather take a swim in the ocean than do anything else in the way of sports, was hea ded today for a spot on Long Island where years ago, during the summer vacations, he got a few pointers on politics from the late Charles F. Murphy. one time Tammany leader. In those days. both he and smith went to Good Ground, as the locality then was called. and the political strategy of more than one political battle was mapped out there.
 Enthusiasm Of Boy
 With the enthusiasm of boy. Smith looked forward to a few days at the shore. Although he wanted to play, he knew he would be followed by newspapermen and he welcom- ed them with ''the quicker We get there the sooner we'll get in the water"
New Britain herald., 1928-07-28
FRANCE QUITS THE
 OLYMPIC PARADE
Continued from First Page)

slowly through the streets from the palace, in the heart of Amsterdam to the stadium. The royal party Was headed by the chief of police In the first court carriage and fol- lowed in the second by Amster- dams enterprising burgomaster, Willem De Niugt. In the colorful robes of his official position he was by many mistaken for Henry. whom he strikingly resembles.
 The court carriage bore Queen Wuhelmina's master of household and then followed Prince Henry's gala vehicle. The procession ended with carriages bearing the prince Icnsort's aides.
 At the stadium the prince was received by the international Olym- pic committee headed by the eXecu- tive committee. among whom were General Charles Sherrill and the Dutch Olympic organizing commit tee. who conducted the prince to his box amid the strains Of the na- tional anthem.
 No sooner was the royal party seated than the historic march Of the nations into and around the stadium began. Almost 5000 ath- letes and officials marched by in the course of a parade lasting a full hour. each country headed by one S,ot I,,., of a standard on which was in- scribed the name of the country.
 The athletes entered by the mara thon gate, opposite the royal box, marched around the stadium, low ering flags in salute as they passed the prince, and on completion of the march formed columns in the center of the arena behind their re- tpectivc standards. facing the royal stand of honor.
 This procession was headed by the Greeks as originators of the Olympic idea. They were followed by other nations in the order of the Dutch alphabet. America being 42nd and the Dutch themselves las, as hosts
 The Olympic international and the Dutch organizing committees now ranged themselves in the arena in 8 semi-circle directly be- fore the royal stand Then followed an address in Dutch by J. Tn. Dc. visser doctor of theology and eX. minister of fine arts and public in. struction, in which he emphasized Hollands delight at the honor oi entertaining the ninth Olympiad d
New Britain herald., 1928-07-28

Eleanor l.. Hildebrandt of Berlin on Tuesday.
 Mrs. George Rogers of Hawley street, who is spending the summer at Chapman Beach, entertained friends from New Britain on Tues day.
 Mrs. Isaac D. Russell of Grove Hill returned yesterday from a Eu- ropean trip of several months.
 Miss Annette kropf of Grand street is spending her vacation in New York city and Newark, N. J., this week.
 Mir. and Mrs. Howard Humphrey of Shuttle Meadow avenue leave to- day to spend the remainder of the summer at Madison.
 Mir. and Mrs. Dana l.. Vibberts of Lincoln street left this week to spend the remainder of the summer at Center Harbor. Maine. Mrs J. Kisselbrack Of Maple street is spending the week at Kent.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-28
Arizona ClOudburst
 Causes Heavy Loss

Miami, Ariz. July 2S R = A mountain cloudburst caused a flood yesterday causing damage esti- mated at $500,000.
 The main street of the town was flooded and deposits of mud. rocks
 and gravel left in store buildings.
 High wind which accompanied the storm damaged many houses.
New Britain herald., 1928-07-28
PLAYGROUND ACTIVITIES

A program which was pleasingly at variance from the regular run of things in the city playgrounds, was presented yesterday at the Wash lngton grounds under the direction of Directors Frank Delaney and NJ. Conley. Surprising talent was un- covered among the children who took part.
 The program was as follows:
 Dance, Chimes of Dunkirk," :" Washington girls; vocal solo. Never Tell a Lie" Helen Inturissi; dance, "Charleston" Genevieve and Helen Rajek: stunts, Marit Gjerpen and Elina Cecere; Dutch dance. Karin Jensen. Ingrid Gjerpen and Elena Cercere: vocal solo. Are You Sleep ing" in English, French, Polish. v Lilly Adajian and Julia Quenk; ; Smoemakers' dance, Washington girls: vocal selection. Ramona" i" Korin Jensen. Helen mturrisi; Nor wegian Folk dance. Elivia Cecere and Korin Jensen and recitation. Yankee Rose and Farewell" Eliz- abeth Lawton.
 4 speciality number by Frank De- fancy and Elizabeth Lawton was well received and they proved to be the hit of the show. The performance was largely attended by the boys and girls and several mothers and more than 200 had to be turned away, necessitating q second per formance.
 4 bathing beauty contest was also held at the Washington grounds and prizes were awarded according to the amount of applause each receiv- cd. Margaret McAvay received frs, award after a tremendous encore Marit Gjerpen was close second and Elizabeth Zamoyski was award ed third.
 The judges were John SIntihwick general supervisor; Frank Delaney and NJ. Conley. directors on the grounds. Mrs. Jensen. Mrs. Gjerpen and Mrs. Cercere.
 The winners will report to Willow
 Brook park on Wednesday. August , where all the playgrounds will bt represented and Miss New Britain | will be chosen A paddle tenni' i tournament and a horseshoe pitch. ' ing contest will be held on thu
 Washington grounds August 2 ant
 5.
 Vance Program A pleasing program of folk dane ing was given at the Vance grounds yesterday afternoon. The program
 included the Shoemakers' dance. tn
 Danish Folk dance. Chimes of Dun
 kirk, Klappdan's, Swedish dance ant
 the minuet.
 The following children took part
 Eleanor Hintx, Clarahelle Godolin
 Ruth Geisler. Virginia Jones. Bar
 hara Cowles. Lois Campbell. Jessic' Kennedy. Clara Shimansky, 0givt