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Evening star., 1928-03-20
Almas .Chanters to Rehearse.

Members of the Almas Chanters will
hold rehearsal tonight. The Chanter5
presented double program Of songs A.
the annual social evening of the Colun- !
bia Chapter. O. e. s.. at the Mount /,
Pleasant Chapter rooms March II
under leadership Of Noble Lynn Gill
christ, with Ted Lewis at the piano. I
Those participating we're Mobiles Carl,
Carty, Walker. Manning. McNamee, /
Weist. Zepp, Gains, Miller and Farmer. ;
Evening star., 1928-03-20
MEXICAN REBELS SLAIN.

MEXICO CITY. March 20 tP.--Dis-
patches from GuadalaAara today said
90 insurgents were killed in the Ameca
district The men we're part of band
of 500 who made a futile attempt to
capture town. but were defeated after
several hours combat by federal troops,
led by Lieut.. Col Romero. Two federal
soldiers were wounded
Evening star., 1928-03-20
Manuscript of New Testament, Rich
in Byzantine Lore, Bought for Chicago

tiques. 1t was purchased by him for
Mrs Rockefeller Mccormick.
The manuscript is inclosed in mag
nifcent silver covers" DIR. CoodSpecd
reported, and contains "the greatest
number of Byzantine miniature paint
ings ever found in Greek New Testa
ment. 70 in all
The famous Paris manuscript sent
from the same scriptorinm to Louis TX
of France in 1889 AID. contained
only Ia.
No Byzantine New Testament manu-
script is known with more than half as
many miniatures as the new manuscript
Evening star., 1928-03-20
Portugal Has Lone Candidate.

LISBON. Portugal, March 20 Cp).-
Acting President Carmona. who took
once in 1925. after coup detat. will
be the only presidential candidate at
the coming election. The time for
fling candidates. expired with the
acting Presidents name the only one
submitted
Evening star., 1928-03-20

of It's miniatures. hitherto unprece-
dented In Greek New Testament manu-
script, and all referable to a definite
time and place. II promises also TO
throw light upon contemporary designs
in Romanesque sculpture and early
stained glass"
Evening star., 1928-03-20

CHICAGO, March 20.--DoWn through
the centuries there is coming to Chicago
remarkable Greek manuscript OF the
New Testament written and richly illu-
minated in Constantinople in 1260-70.
AID. in the scriptorium OF Michael
Palaeologue. Emperor Of the East.
Prof. Edgar j. Goodspced, the Uni
versity of Chicago authority on Greek,
and author of the American translation
of the New Testament in 1923, discoV-
cred the manuscript last September IN
the hands of a European dealer in an
Evening star., 1928-03-20
DENIES C0MMUTATI0N
OF DEATH SENTENCE
Minister of Justice Says Mrs. Mac
Donald's Case Has Not Gone
to Council.

BY the Associated Press.
OTTAWA. Ontario. March 2o-Ru-
morS that the sentence Of death passed
on Mrs. Doris Macdonald at Valleyfleld
Quebec. for the murder Of a taxicab
driver had been commuted. were de-
MED last night by Minister of Justice
Ernest La Pointe.
The case has not yet been submit
ted 10 council" he said in response TO
questions on current reports that the
death sentence had been commuted
10 life Imprisonment.
George Macdonald. the woman's hus-
band. sentenced TO hang with her Fri
day for the murder. Sunday signed an
affidavit saying that Mrs. Macdonald
had no part in the killing and that a
confession she signed in Denver, Colo.
last Summer was false.
Evening star., 1928-03-20

In ancient Egypt glass was used al
most entirely as semi-precious ston
for ornaments.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-08
START SEARCH IN
NICARAGUA TODAY
Hunt for Man Who Deraled
Motor Car

Managua, Nicaragua. June Up
political fanatic believed to have
been responsible for the killing Of
an American by derailing the rail-
road motor car in which he was rio
ing.
The car struck spike which had
been placed on the rail and over
turned, killing James D. Wedge
wood, an auditor employed on the
Pacific railroad Of Nicaragua by the
J. G. White Engineering Company
of New York. General Carmen Diaz,
a brother of the president OF Mica
ragua who was with Mr.. Edgewood,
was thrown some distance and suf-
fered bad bruises. Diaz has been
acting as genreal manager of the
road.
Derailments and wrecks have
been caused several times during
the last three months by spikes
placed on the tracks in the vicinity
Of Managua. All were attributed to
political fanatic and American
marines, Nicaraguan national
guardsmen and the police of Mana
qua have united in a hunt for him.
Although the rainy season has set
in, marine brigade headquarters in
tend that there shall be no let up in
the campaign against the followers
of the rebel General Augustine
SANDING. Operations. however, have
been made slow and difficult be-
cause of the persistent rainfall
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-08
Will WRITE DRAFT
FOR HEATING CODE
Chairman Heslin Of Building
Board Appoints Committee

a committee to prepare the city s
first heating code has been appoint
ed by Chairman Heslin of the build
ing commission. its members being
Deputy Inspector Thomas B. Fay
and Commissioners Charles klett
and Eugene ]. Dyson.
The committee will ask for sug-
gestions from practical and techni-
cal heating men, but it is expected
that the major portion of the actual
code preparation will be done by
Inspector Fay, who is a heating en-
glneer, and who. as member of the
common council, assisted in prepa-
ration of the electrical, plumbing
and building ordinances. When the
first draft OF the new law has been
made, a public hearing before the
ordinance committee will be sug-
eested, after which approval by the
common council will be sought.
Chief Inspector \, n. Rutherford
is planning an ordinance revision
which will improve the grade or
roofing material required for work
done in this city. His action follows
series of complaints that poor roof
ing Jobs have been done in the past,
due to the wide latitude now allow
ed roofers in the selection OF ma
terials for their work. Heavier as
phalt shingles viii remedy the STU
alton, the inspector believes.
An if,craase from 60 to o15 gal
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-08
THAW BELIEVES HE
WILL LEAVE SOON
M Flld to Enter England
So Far

Southampton. Eng. June 5 (UP)-
Harry Thaw's lonely enforced visit
aboard the great liner Aquitana
continued today but the American.
whose life has known so many
thrilling moments since he killed
Stanford White. was optimistic in
his belief he would leave the ship
today and go to London.
He said already he had obtained
= room at the Savoy hotel. This was
done after he conferred telephone
cally with the London solicitors,
Lewis and Lewis.
Thaw expected that efforts to get
the British government to rescind its
order barring him from the country
would be successful some time to-
day and he would be able to visit
London for three or four days as he
had planned. Already friends have
obtained a French visa for Thaw
and in event he does not land in
England he may go direct to Paris.
Life aboard the Aquitania was
lonely for Thaw yesterday. He paced
the decks YEARLY, followed con-
stAntly by sailor who remained "A
few feet behind to see that f'haW
did not attempt to escape. In an eff
fort to relieve the monotony Thaw
asked his guard into the stateroom
to play bridge and have a smoke.
The guard smilingly accepted the
cigar but announced he did not play
bridge.
Thaw had all of his meals in his
stateroom with the guard standing
close by and despite the loneliness
rhaw appeared optimistic and told
HIS guard that he would land short
~.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-08
UNCONSCIOUS BOY
FOUND IN HIGHWAY
Jumps OF Moving Truck and
Strikes on Head

Francis Pierkowski. aged II, OF
241 BROAD street. suffered painful
injuries late yesterday afternoon
when he jumped from an autom obile
truck on West Main street, short
distance from Wooster street, while
the truck was going at fairly
rapid rate of speed. His hands were
injured, and he sustained abrasions
about both legs, in addition to a deep
cash over his eye. His recovery is
expected, but he win be under
treatment for several days at least
George Peasco OF 1873 Bristol
street Southington, brought the boy
to New Britain General hospital
having found him unconscious on the
roadway. Sergeant NJ. ]. Flynn learn
ed that Felix Switka OF EOS Broad
street and John Mieczkowski of 119
Smith street had been with him,
and Mieczkowski said he and Francis
boarded the truck. unknown to the
driver. at Myrtle and Cleveland
streets. They rode through Myrtle
and North Burritt streets, to West
Main street. and near Wooster street.
Francis suggested that they jump off
as they had gone far enough.
Mieczkowski realized the danger
of being injured on account OF the
speed of the truck, but Francis took
the chance, tumbling into the road
way the instant his feet touched the
pavement. Mieczkowski remained on
the truck until it crossed the tracks
at the stone quarry. and he jumped
off there. sustaining an injury to his
side. He walked back towards
Wooster street. but could not find his
chum, who had been picked up in
the meantime.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-08

Hartford. today to fly part of the
so hours necessary for a commercial
license from the state.
VIII proba bly, be one OF the states
youngest aNiators when he has
passed the tests. He was born in New
Britain, and attended the public
schools, including the Senior High
school.
He expects TO fly about this
vicinity. 1t is his hope that New
Britain will have an aviation field.
Practically every city and most OF the
towns in the west have fields, he
said today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-08
START TENNIS PLAY
New Britain Club to Meet Hartford
Parks Lewis Association Repre-
sentatives Tomorrow.

Weather permitting, the New
Britain Tennis club will stage the
first match of long schedule to-
morrow with the Hartford Parks
Lewis association furnishing the OPP
position. The game will be played at
the club courts on Lincoln street
near the Shuttle Meadow club.
The New Britain team will be
composed of Captain r. B. Lien
hard. Arthur and Edwin Benson,
W. b. Murdoch. A. Stanley Duncan
and II. B. Payer with L. w Vogel
and Van Open in reserve. Hartford
will have such stars as Ed Guinan,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-08
Boston secretari1l colleges.

Wednesday afternoon. June Is, is
the date set for the annual garden
show of the Newington Garden club.
1t Is to be held in the chapel of the
Newington Congregational church.
There will be exhibits OF irises.
peonies, perennials. and shrubs.
Prizes will also be offered for best
arrangement of wild flowers and
for the best miniature rock garden.
John C. Willard Of Wethersfield.
Mr.. Van LIAR of Hartford. and Mr..
Cummings Of Bristol will act as
judges.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-08

+. G. Walz and Stevens, all of them
opponents OF high-class tennis.
Matches consisting OF four singles
and two doubles will be on the pro-
gram. They will start promptly at 2
o'clock and spectators are assured
OF some good play.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-08
G. 0. CARLSON GRADUATED
FROM AVIATION SCHOOL
VIII Be One Of Youngest A,iators in
State After Receiving
Flier's License.

New Britain's latest addition to
aviation is c. Oscar Carlson, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. e. Ernest Carlson of
301 Linwood street, who was recent
~ graduated from Marshall Aviation
school In Marshall, Missouri. He re-
turned to his home in this city this
week and will 60 to Brainard field,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-08

lunch. Later In the afternoon there
will be games for the children un-
der the direction of William F.
Middlemas and Miss Marion Fieber.
All the residents Of Maple Hill are
invited to attend. The affair is un-
der the direction Of the executive
hoard of the Woman's club Of Maple
Hill
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-08

Miss Helena Doane has returned
home from New jersey State college
to spend the summer vacation with
her parents.
Miss Nancy Doane was awarded
first prize in a typewriting contest
which was open to all students in
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-08
LAST OFFICIAL DOCUMENT

Albany. N. Y. June s UP)-Gov.
Alfred E. Smith today made public
what will probably be has last off,
cial document before the national
democratic convention.
1t is the annual financial state
ment, showing the condition of the
state treasury and how and why the
moneys OF the state have been ex-
pended.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-08

Those present were Justine Bacon.
Geraldine Casperson. Grace Dyson,
Maud Gritzmacher, Mary Humason,
Jane Judd, Mabel Larson. Dorothea
Lawrence and Barbara Starr.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-08
MAPLE HILL NEWS

The annual community picnic will
be held tomorrow afternoon at !
O'Clock on the lawn of II. H. How
ards residence on Maple Hill avenue.
Everyone Is asked to bring a basket
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-08
ENTERTANs> on BIRTHDAY

Eunice Holloway Of 81 Murray
street entertained several Of her
friends at her home yesterday after
noon. the occasion being her 10th
birthday. Games were played and
luncheon served. The little hostess
received many pretty gifts.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-08

Babies Is inches long at birth will
grow up to be adults of medium
height: a baby % inches long will
be taller than the average when 1t
is IS.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-08

Mr.. and Mira Frank Lee OF Hol-
yoke were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. J. Shonts of Stuart street last
weekend.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-08

NJ. r. Rivers and family OF Rob-
bins avenue have moved to New
Britain.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-08
More june Toilet Goods Speeaalsl

Csc Jonteel Talcum lec
Soc Jonteel Cold Creao 3oc
Soc yonseel Vanishins
cream 3oc
75c Harmony Lilac Vegetal Soc
loo Rexolive Soap 6 foy %5c
z5c Narcisse des Alpes
IaIcum - l9c
2sc Tiny Tot Talcum iee
Soc Arbutus Vanishing
cream 39c
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-10
WANING YEAR
ON GRID NOW
( NEARLY GONE
Georgia Tech to Play
California; Sport
Writers Turning to
Ball, Dempsey, Etc.
By ALAN ]. GOULD
Associated Press Sports Editor

NEW YORK, Dee. 10.-lPi-EN-
rept for a. few echoing post-season
shouts in the far west, the college
football tumult for 1928 Is stilled.
The experts, az soon as they have
finished lodging the all-Amcrican
rebounds, may turn their attention
from now en-, among other affairs OF
sport, to baseball palaver a. well az
tuch burning questions a. whether
Dempsey will stage a comeback. Nur-
mi turn pro or Tilden be reinstated.
The South has had the last few
words in the football debate, so Tar
"a the regular season is concerned.
but also will have a full share Of i'm
tsrest in the main p~ost-season argu-
ment as we'll. Georgia Tech rs go
ing to Pasadena New Years Day to
play California and attempt 70 sue
coed where no outfit cast Of the
Mississippi has done thus far this
year against far western opposition.
Tech figures 70 do better than any
entry from this side Of the country
for IL goes west with ~ fine = rec
ord Of achievement AZ any team has
shown this season. There arc only
q half dozen major teams with un-
beaten records and Techs powerful
array has 2 strong claim IN the top
If the list. Here's how this select
half dozen finished;
Team " l. OPP.
Tied Pts.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-10
SENIOR BALL
LOOP MEETING
Nothing Sensati O n
Expected; Many
Trades Loom

NEW YORK. Dec. 1o.-P)-fi
there are any fireworks at the Ma
tional leagues annual meeting. the
experts will have lost the last meas
urc of what self-confidence remains
to them.
They have taken IL on the chin
with m%onotonous regularity when
they attempted TO pick winners in ac-
tual sport competition, that ali
would he calm and peaceful at the
meeting Of the National league. open-
ing today AZ the Wsldorr-Astoria.
AT the minor league meeting N
Toronto, IL was indicated that the
majors completed several outstand-
ing deals that they preferred 10
keep under their collective hat un-
81 tho time came for their own
league meetings. These may come
to light in the next few days.
There IS at least one trade. either
made pr IN the making, by which the
New York Giants would add 4 good
rght-handed pitcher to their some
what Ehaky staff. Rumor has had n
that John McGraw would not ohiec.
10 finding Pete Donohue or Dolf
Luque, or both in a Giant uniform
next season. The Pittsburgh Pr
rates also are on the hunt for pitch
ers and may be persuaded TO nart
with Glenn Wright, a great short
stop no more than two years ago.
The Chicago Cubs, il is supposed.
VIII make = grab for any third base
man that can hit.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-10
mat ART
IS Bothered
Zbyszko, Wrestlin z
Vet, Says Game
Improved

ATLANTA. Ca, Dec. 0.-tTl-Thc
late Frank Gotch, who is the stand
ard BY which wrcStlers have been
. measured through the years since Nc
ruled the mat domain. would never
be champion of the world today IN
the opinion Of Stanislaus ZbySzko,
Oldest grappler in the game and one
Of the most ancient of competitive
athletes IN the world today.
Ibyszko believes that wrestling hss
advanced just rs have other sport
and that the Old Master would have
found his toehold and hslf-nclson ?
little cut or date IN present compe
tition.
n won't say who could have thrown
him. ZbysZko says, but there are
90 many more wreStlers nowadays
than there were back IN his time
so many new and effective holds:
men % much bigger and pcrhapr
more powerful than old Frank that
doubt seriously that he would tor
them all
The Old Man does not openly com.
NIT himself regarding the proves
Of pre- day wrestlcrs. Asked
how I'D Lewis and Joe Stetcher com.
pare, he says only that Lewis was Z
fine wrestler a few years back. hu.
he's ~ now and may not n.y. as good
as then"
The Polish athlete declares thai
wrestling has improved gradually
since Ne first entered the game more
than so years z in his native
country. Hc deplorcs. however. IN,
presence ~ certain holds which Nv
says are mot wrestling holds. bu.
simply invented measures of tor.
] turr.f
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-10
WRESTLERS IN
CONDITION FOR
TUESDAYCARD
Four Bouts Are To Be
Staged at Skating
Rink Beginning at
$3.50 P. M. Sharp

Nrestlers on Promoter Fcrguson'S
card TO be staged nj the Fort Brown
skating rink Tuesday evening. flexed
their muscles speculatively Monday
and without exception declared them
selves in good condition for their
bouts.
With the exception of Blacksmith
Bill Smith Of Fort Brown and Chas.
Eastman Of McAllen. all wrcstlers
on the card are professionals and
keeping ia tip-tcp conditions j. part
or their business.
They train systematically whether
they have mat engagements in sight
ur not. 80 with the signing of their
name on the dotted line for a match.
all that Is necessary to get IN shape
for the event is a few yawns, a biz
steak. and maybe a picture show.
Two main events are being offered
BY Ferguson. The first will be be-
tween Lou Bartell. 1870 FOUNDER ~
Cleveland. O.. and Cactus Pete"
Brown. lS5 pounds Of Dallas. Bartcll
formerly laid claims to the light
heavyweight championship of the
world and Brown at present says the
lIGht-heayywciEht title OF Mexico iv
az take when he enters the ring.
Veteran sport followers Of this city
know the pair. particularly "CaUtu,
Pete Pete. while haihnE from
Dallas. has displayed his wares on
siderable in I'll Paso ana Mexican
rings. An interesting story Of his
start as n wrestler is contained in
another story on the sport page TO-
day. The two main events will I've
sts ged under Police Gazette rules
two out Of three falls to a finish.
The opening gong for the second
main event will send Chas. Eastman
LIS pounds Of McAllen, stalking out
~ his corner earnestly e~ndeayorinl
~ do things to Eddie Law. pro.
grammcd As The Kansas Whirl.
wind Eastman states that il Law.
\ whirIwind. then he's u cyclone. This
should prove nm interesting match.
The special event between the
Misses Mae Stein and Teddy Meyer.
i- expected ~ prove \ big drawing
card, Ferguson states. Its a very
rare thing 20 sec two ~ the gentlei
sex fighting without hEirpulling." N
said, "but this ono match where
there will not b. any. Both claim
the feminine mini-welEht title or tho
world. Lots Of folks arc inclined I,
ioke about wrestler in general and
feminine wrestler III particular hui
III guarantee that either Of thes,
Young ladies can throw 10 out q.
every ~ men their weight"
MISS Stein weighs l55 pounds anc
calls Clcvelani. O.. her home. Sh,
was introduced IN p fight crowd here
7hcut : year ago while On route 4,
Laredo. Miss Meyers picks M bone
about giving her weight M $50 ans
Rome. Ga, nv her home.
IN tho semi-final bout Black
smith Bill Smith or Fort Brown
weight l62. will take On another Val
ley grapplor IN jose Lopez of Rev
rosa. Lopez weighs t55 pounds an,
I claims the championship N northern
Mexico.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-10

Barnmetric pressure was moder-
7i"ly high this morning over the
central and southeastern states. rela-
lively low over western Texas. ard
rather low over the north Pacific
states. As a result the weather was
cloudy and unsettled practically
throughout the United States A. the
morning observation. hut p~recipita-
ton within the last - hours vas
almost negligible. except il the
north Pacific states where moderate
Nm heavy rains fell. Temperatures
~erc ur~seasonably low throughout
Tho southeastern states this morn
ing, but near the seasonal average
or slightly shove throughout the
balance OF the country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-10
Beavers
TO Be Recipient
Huge Loving Cup

HOUSTON. Dec. S.-lPI-Garl,nd
"Bcyo' Beavers. triple-thrcat full
back of Coach Francis a. Schmidt's
Arkansas RazorhackS. has been NAM
"a the outstanding football player
Of the Southwest conference for
1928. and will receive a mammoth
silver loving cup from the Houston
Post-Dispstch. The award hence
forth will be annual.
Saturday night. December DIV. ~
Houston Beavers viii receive bis
trophy NJ n banquet given By the
Houston Texas Ag-ic club in honor
Of the Texas A. and NJ. football
squad Of 1928. More than 600 res
crvations have been made for the
football banquet. The presentation
speech and Beavers acceptance
speech will he broadcast over Radio
Station kPRC.
Six sports writer's participated IN
the ballotinG. Beavers was their
composite choice, as he was ranked
first by two scribes, second by ono,
third by ono. and fourth by two.
Rcdman Hume. 5. NJ. Vi. Mustangs
backfield flash. finished next 10
Beavers. Failure Of one of the six
scribcs to include Hume in his rank
ing eliminated the Pony star.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-10
TuE WAY oF THE FAN

THE WAY OF THE FAN
He Was a small town fella'
Fans figured him a dub;
He smashed a homer in n pinch,
Now he's solid with the club.
But fans arc tickle. brother,
And he'll be shooed from town;
If his bat fails in its duty,
He'll be just another clown.
James 7. Sullivan.
Stories anent the Brownsvilic-Mc.
Allen game Of last Friday appearing
in upstate dailies, contained tho
statement that Brownsville not =
member Of the intcrscholastic lea
que. That statement is not true
The Brownsville high school IL 2
member of the lntcrscholastic lea.
que. True, the Valley champs were
eliminated from further state com.
petition when the Valley title wasn'i
settled the Saturday following
Thanksgiving.
The Valley title should have been
settled and must have been settled.