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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-24
FIRE AT BAKERY

Fire from a wood burning bake oven
at the Indio Azteca bakery, West
Twelfth and Fronton streets. caused
a run by the fire department at 3
o'clock Wednesday night. The blaze
was extinguished by cheaicals. Cap
tain Guerra said, without any damage
resulting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-24

curious to the question. "No," he
said. II am not broke. I'm 100000
behind, but there will be %eaty OF
money to pay off the prize win~crs."
He added that the race would cost
S250.00O. Prize money will be
$4,000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-24
Day in Congress
(By The Associated Press)

thursdays
Senate takes up presidential vetoes
of minor bills. deficiency bill amend
ments and Boulder dam while house
approaches amendment stage In
Boulder debate.
Senate campaign funds committee
meets in executive session to de-
termine future course.
Salt creek lease inquiry continues
before senate oil committee.
House naval, banking. rivers and
harbors, Indian and judiciary com
mittee take up minor bills.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-24

BABES CHRISTENED AT SEA
PORTSMOUTH, Eng.-Two babies
we're christened on the Nelson, flag
ship OF the Atlantic fleet.
Evening star., 1928-03-07
CITIZENS OPPOSE
MERGER FEATURES
Valuation, Perpetual Fran.
chise and Paving Item
Among Those AssaiIed.

Demands for certain features in con-
nection with the proposed tranSporta-
ton merger were voiced In set Of
resolutions carrying - specific objec-
tions and proposals adopted by the
Columbia Heights Citizens Association
At its meeting last night. in the audi
torium OF the Wilson Normal School.
! Heated debate, during which the
merger plan was attacked in its pres
ent form. marked the session.
Foremost among the objectionable
features as seen in the plan by the
association were the guaranteed rate of
return and fixed valuation on the
new COMPANY The first Of the adopted
resolutions expresses the organizations
opposition TO these features. while 9TH
er convictions were voiced in Subse-
cuent resolutions as follows:
Oppose One Man Cars.
That there shall be no increase in
cne-man cars: that no perpetual fran
ch;se shall be granted. but that 1t
ehould be limited 10 IS years, with a
clause for "recapture' that free trans
fers be given between all street cars
and traction buses. that the Washing
ton Rapid Transit buses shall not be
included in the merger: that the three
ruhlic directors of the merged organi-
ration be appointed by the President
Of the United States; that crossing po-
licemen's salaries be paid from general
taxation; that a revaluation on the
basis of reduced prices and earnings
should be made by the Public Utilities
Commission: that operation should be
maintained solely by the parent COM
pany. with no subsidiaries, and that
expenses for paving should be borne by
the street car companies as at present.
In further resolutions II was contend
ed that the Potomac Electric Power Co.
should be separated from the street car
company on an equitable basis, and thar
the present lacor policy of the Capital
Traction Co. be followed in event OF a
merger. In the latter connection II was
provided that an employees right TO JON
the union should not be restricted and
that arbitration be reSorted TO for set
tlenent OF labor disputes
introduced by SwsntOn.
The resolutions were introduced by
W. l. Swanton, chairman OF the aSSo-
cations public utilities committee. who
recalled that the organization mas re-
peatedly gone on record as being IN
favor of the principle OF merger OF
street car facilities that will be Just ano
equitable to all parties concerned,
Prior TO the consideration OF the
merger question the association nelo
lengthy discussion on the racial Ques-
ton in the Columbia Heights area.
A resolution was adopted authorizing
the president OF the association. Alton
3. Carty. to appoint committee 10
work with another committee, alreaoy
active. in getting residents 10 sign
s.white covenant"
The association indorseo WllEam n:
Roberts Of the Conduit Road CITIZENS
Association for nomination for the Citi-
gens' Advisory Council.
Evening star., 1928-03-07
BOY, 5, TO INHERIT
]. NJ. COWARD ESTATE
SON Will Become Millionaire Under
Terms of Shoe Mans
Will.

Hr ,rs Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March IA 5-year-oio
New York boy has Joined the ranks OF
niillionaires.
John Mortimer Coward. Sd, OF Glen
Ridge. n. j.. is TO receive at least two
thirds OF the more than S4.0o00o
estate OF his father. j. Mortimer Cow
ard. head OF the Coward Shoe Stores.
who died In Havana last Saturday.
His fathers will beQueathing him
fwo-thirds OF the estate after a bequesf
of $io0. 900 is made TO his mother was
fled yesterday in Probate Court. Mrs.
Coward is to receive the income from
the one-ti1ird residue for life II she re-
mains unmarried. II she narries the
trust fund created for her Is 70 be
decreased TO $500. 900 and the residue
paid 70 her son.
Part Of the fortune which the 5-year-
old boy inherits is 81 100000 from an
insurance policy his father took out last
July.
The boys father himself inherited the
bulk OF The estate barely three years
ago from ms father. the first John III.
Coward.
Evening star., 1928-03-07

German courts and thrones into limbo.
have had an uphill fight In securing
other employment. For humane rea-
sons. the republican government under
took to find them situations wherever
possible in the various grades of the
civil service corresponding to their for
mer salaries.
The ex-courtiers, of course. made as
high estimates as they dared In assess
ing their income under the old regime.
But in accordance with the general
policy CT cutting down expenditures.
these figures have come recently under
a closer scrutiny. with the result that
Evening star., 1928-03-07

1t was found that they included all
sorts OF odd perqusitcs, such as the
value OF cast-off royal and princely
clothing footwear and bedding. the free
use of court carriages and flunkeys. free
theatcr seats, free medical treatment.
table and wine money. Christmas and
New Year gifts and tips for showing
visitors around.
The ex-incumbents have now been
notified that these items cannot be al
lowed as part of salaries" and they
must accordingly be content with lower
grade classifications In the service Of
the republican state.
Evening star., 1928-03-07
Belgians Guard Radium.

Fear of bandits has caused Belgian
interests. who own a large tract OF
radium-b bearing rock In Central Africa.
to make special plans to guard the prop
erty. Armed scntries are on duty night
and day, lines of tangled barbed wire
have been placed around the district.
and only n few persons beside those
employed are permitted to handle the
precious metal Every piece OF radium
rock is carefully checked before 1t
leaves in scaled trucks to be shipped to
the extraction works.
Evening star., 1928-03-07
WILL DEVOTE MILLIONS
TO CATALONIAN CULTURE
Francisco Cambo. Spanish Capital
ist Retired From Politics, Aids
Literature and Science Projects.

By the Associated Press
BARCELONA. Spain. March T.
Francisco Cambo. who retired from the
political field with the advent of Pre-
mier Primo de Rivera has decided TO
devote his fortune estimated at more
than SS,00o,000, TO Catalonian cultural
projects.
He set aside $1,000 900 as a fund
for annual prizes in literature. science
and education He also is devoting
part Of his wealth to the purchase Of
paintings which will ultimately so to
the Barcelona Museum.
Francisco Cambo. who once led the
Catalonian movement, and was for
mer minister of finance, gave up poll
tics for art in 1926.
Evening star., 1928-03-07
The Only Cactus Farm.

California has the only known farm
in the world on which giant Cactuses
are cultivated for their fruit. which is
made in preserves. jellies and candies.
Evening star., 1928-03-07
Babe Is Uninjured
In 21O-FOOt Fall
Down Mine Shaft

By the Associated Press.
PICHER. Okla. March Baby
Lucille Thomas. % months old. was
uniniured except for bruises vester-
day after a clo-foot fall to the bot
tom Of mine shaft.
Miners found her sitting upright
in a pool Of mud. with all but her
head submerged.
Evening star., 1928-03-07
OFFICIALS
FACE LIVING PROBLEM
Former Aides to Royalty Encounter
Difficulties in German
Capital.

Correspondence Of the Associated Press.
BERLIN.-Court officials. high and
low. who found Themselves out OF
lob when the revolution OF 1918 swept
New Britain herald., 1928-01-10

him will be Miss Ruth Bassette of the Emerson Studios who will dance with Ernest Casperson, one of the stars of the Frolic of last year. Mill dred Hellberg and Francis Clynes should be a big hit in their rendi- tion of the original cake-walk.
 Joseph A. Haffey will be the ring master of the circus which will make up the second half of the Frolic. Wampus Carlson will ap- pear in a new feature. A list of vocal singers representing the cream of the city has been named as solo, ists. It includes Francis Egan, Thure Johnson. Harry Shahanian, Mildred Beloski and John Kiniry. The Herman twins will be seen in their famous "kiddie Act"; Bill Bunting will please with his danc- ing and the Mangan Kids will strut their stuff.
 One of the pleasing surprises will be the appearance of a newly dis covered boy soprano, eleven years old. The musical accompaniment for the various numbers is being de- veloped with speed through great assistance rendered by Ikor Rosen- berg of this city. recognized as one of the most talented pianists in New England
New Britain herald., 1928-01-10
BANKS REFLECT
 DIRECTING BOARDS
Commercial Trust, Rist Nation
 al, City HidoBal Net

Officers and directors were re- elected at the annual meeting of the stockholders, followed by the annual meeting of the directors of the Com- mercial Trust Co., last evening. The directors were reelected at the stockholders meeting. The direc- tors immediately went into session and reelected the same officers. The following directors and off cers were reelected:
 John c. Loomis. president; Pardon C. Hickey, vice-preside4t and trust dent; Walter NJ. Bassford. secretary and treasurer; Louis $. Thomas, as- sistant treasurer; Edwin F. La1n- phier, Jr., assistant treasurer: James J. Daley, assistant secretary: James H, Passerini, assistant secretary: Henry w. Huntingdon, manager bond department; Stanley Plocharczyk. manager foreign department: Royal G. Wilbur. manager insurance de- partment.
 Directors-Chrles c. Anderson, John A. Andrews Joseph R. An drews, w. M Bassford, Antoni Cieszynski, John F. Downes. Ber- nard F. Gaffney, Stanley T. Goss. Joseph NJ. Halloran, Charles w. Hawkins. P. F. King E. E. Llnke. J. c. Loomis. Fred O. Rackliffe, Pardon c. Hickey. Morris D. Sake, H. E. Shepard, John Skritulsky. Henry P. Smith.
 Natiosal Bank Directors
 Directors of the New Britain Ma tional bank were reelected at the annual meeting today as follows:
 A. J. Sloper. E. N. Stanley, H. S. Walter, J. B. Minor, r. S. Chamber lain. A. F. Corbin, E. A. Moore. Ar thur G. Kimball, Geo. T. kimball, Walter H. Hart, F. M. Holmes, George P. Spear. Maurice Stanley. Harold l.. Judd and Charles F. Chase.
 City National Bank Election.
 Directors of the City National Bank were reelected at the annual meeting today. They are: Georg" E. Bean. Mortimer H. Camp, Ern- est w. Christ, John S. Contaras. Dr. G. W. Dunn, Dr. M. s. Dunn, John Ericson. Francis c. Kelley. Joseph F. Lamb, Peter J. Pajewski, Paul K. Rogers, Raymond R. Searle. Henry Shupack, Reuben c. Twichell, Ar thur P. Whyte and Elbridge M. Wightman.
 Officers have been elected by the New Britain Finance Corporation as follows:
 President, Adolf Carlson; vice president. August Johnson; second vice president, Emil Larson: treasur- CT. August Bergstrom; assistant treasurer, A. W. Carlson: financial secretary. Joseph Carlson; assistant financial secretary, J. E. Hultgren: recording secretary, Carl A. Carlson; assistant recording secretary. Emil Larson: finance committee, August { Bergstrom, John A. Anderson and Emil Paulson.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-10
City Items

Miss Prudence Matter spent the weekend with Miss Mary Lockwood of East street. Miss Matter is die- titan at the Misericordia hospital, Philadelphia.
 Dollar Day specials at the New Gift Shop. 5S w. Main. opposite Burritt hotel.-advt.
 $1.O0 Day Wednesday at The Bur ritt Art Shop, Professional Bldg. -Advt.
 New lunch specials at crowell's- advt.
 New evening classes in stenogra- phy and typewriting will start Tues day, January 17th. Moody Secre- tarial School.-advt.
 New evening classes in stenogra- phy and typewriting will start Tues day. January 17th. Moody Secre- tarial School.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-10
WORKERS BANQUET

Rev. Matthew ,. Traynor Of q.
 Mary's 'Thanls ohoir., Trustees aad Lay Assistants.
 Members of St. Mary's senior choir. church workers and trustees were the guests of Rev. Matthew J. Traynor, pastor of the church, at an annual banquet held last evening at 2 o'clock in the Burritt hotel. About 55 attended and chicken dinner was served.
 After tho repast, Rev. Walter Lyddy. acting as toastmaster, intro duced members of the assembly in an impromptu program of music and entertainment. The program follows: Violin solo. Apple Blos- soms," Thomas Murphy; recitation. Casey at tho Bat," James J. Bon ney; soprano solo. ''Isle D'Amour.' '' Mrs. Mary Cronin: baritone solo. "A Brown Thrush Singing and Road to Mandalay," James D. Donahue.
 Piccolo solo, Little Sweetheart" polka, James J. Bonnet; tenor solo. Little Mother of Mine'' and Broken hearted" Francis x Egan: tenor solo, -Four Leaf Clover" James Furlini.
 Remarks were made by Father Traynor. who expressed his appre- citation to the choir members and church workers for their assistance during the past year; Dennis Ma honey. William Dorsey, P. F. King and others.
 Old fashioned and modern danc- ing was enjoyed after the program.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-10

ings are contained in tlD tract. Tic topography of the land lends itself admirably to the needs of . public golf courss and 1t. is: expected that it will be 70 used in future years.
 The. land adipins stanley Quarter park and will serve ass | ocnfinua- ton of those grounds. Highways di- vide 1t into three large parcels, the combined area of which is Ave times as large as Walnut Hill park.
 Since Mir. and Mrs. Stanley desire to maintain a legal residence in New Britain and surround them selves with the associations they have known as residents of Stanley quarter they will retain life use of the tract. A. deed carrying these conditions Is now being prepared by Corporation Counsel John H. Kirk ham for action by ths common council. -."
New Britain herald., 1928-01-10

In the 3G0-acre tract of land which will become the property of the city of New Britain upon the death of Alix W. Stanley are sev- eral dwelling houses; one of which. the Cad Stanley residence, promises to become an historical shrine in future years
 The dwelling was erected by Col Cad Stanley. a Revolutionary war hero. and is in a remarkable state of preservation. It stands on land part of which was given to the an- cestors of A. w. Stanley in recog- milton of their services in King Phillips war. and it is surrounded by points of historical interest in the rolling hills of the Stanley es- tate.
 Four dwellings. barns. garages and numerous other smaller build
New Britain herald., 1928-01-10
IT. 6. BASKETRAJ,T,

An attempt will be made by the New Britain high school basketball team to make it two straight vic tories for the season when it plays the Collegiate Preparatory school team of New Haven in that city Friday.
 The New Britain team will prob ably be at its full strength and if this Is the case, it will be a strong favorite to win. sam Pite. a mem- Der Of the Atlas team in the Con- necticut State Basketball league, is coach of the New Haven Prepara- tory school team.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-10
Salvage Work Postponed
 Because of Rough Seas

Provincetown, Mass, Jan. 10 (UP) The sea was too rough today to permit resumption of diving oper- ations at the scene of the S-4 dis aster.
 The weather was bright and clear. with fresh westerly breeze.
 Divers trained on the S-6, where salvage matches and other salvage gear was tried. The Wandank re- lnained at the scene of the wreck.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-10
Dartmouth Student Dies
 After Fall From Window

Hanover, N. H., Jan. 10 R@C. D.. Alderman of Springfield, Mass. . Dartmouth junior, died early today at the college infirmary from tnjur- ies received Saturday night when he fell from a third-story window of Wheeler Hall, where he roomed. The young students neck was broken. He had been paralyzed since the ac- cident but remained conscious al- most up to the time he died.
 His parents, MT. and Mrs. o. C.: Alderman, and his brother, were at his bedside until he became uncon- SciOuA
New Britain herald., 1928-01-10
MRS. SNYDER WANTS ID WEAR OWN GOWN
(Continued From First Page)

prevent her execution. She has sum- moned all three members of her le- gal staff to Sing Sing prison for a conference today.
 Joseph Lonardo, of her counsel, said if Mrs. Snyder would sign the application he planned to go before the United States district court for writ of habeas corpus under which Mrs. Snyder would be apply ing for custody of herself.
 Legal LooplloIes.
 He said the writ would be based on the grounds that the state Ls preparing to execute her in violation of the federal constitutions; that the execution of the judgment would be unconstitutional because she was compelled to go on trial jointly with Gray, and that the trial was in vio- lation of the rights and immunities granted by the constitution.
 Lonardo said he would seek the approval of Edgar F. Hazelton. Mrs. Snyder's chief counsel. in the move. Hazelton said several days ago that there would be no further court action in Mrs. Snyder's be- half.
 Another Move Blocked. Another move that was looked upon IS providing q possibility for d stay of the execution was elimin- ated last night when bill intro duced in the state assembly at AL bany for the abolisbment of the Ieath penalty later was withdrawn by it's sponsor.
 Asemblyman C. C. McGrath. who introduced the measure, said he withdrew it because it was "defec- tive and needed revision" Legislative leaders. however, had criticized his introduction of the bill while the goyerhor had under consideration & cIemency appeal from Mrs. Snyder and Gray.
 May Remain Silent
 There is q "ffty-fifty chance" that Governor smith will give no de- cieion on the pleas of Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray for a stay Of execution, Edward Griffen, the gov ernors counsel, said today.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-10
spoRTsMEN TO MEET.

Hartford, Jan. 10 P}-Delegates from each of the 50 or more fish and game clubs in the state are planning 10 attend the annual meeting of the Connecticut Association of Fish and Game clubs in Westerly. k. l., on Friday. The Anguilla Gun club, a Connecticut organization, will act as host at the dinner to be given at Harrys Inn at 1 o'clock that after noon. The meeting will start al 7 o'clock, President Robert Chapel, of New London, presiding.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-10
TWO WITNESSES MISSING.

Washington, Jan. 10 P,-Worried over the absence of Don k. King. a newspaper reporter, and J. Ray Akers, important government wit nesses in the criminal contempt hearing against Harry F. Sinclair, William J. Burns and their four as- sociates, defense counsel has had United States marshal reported to- day he had been unable to locate either of the men.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-10
AIIoISr EXONERATED.

Bridgeport, Jan. 10 P)-ln find ing returned today, Coroner John J Phelan absolyes Mrs. Bertha F. Gal lagher Of NorWalk of criminal re- sponsibility for the death of John M Iowerv, 75. of Westport. The man died at the Norwalk hospital on January 3 of d fractured skull re- ceived when struck by a car oper- atcd by Mrs. Gallagher.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-10
CRTTICIZES ART WORKS

Washington, Jan. 10 P-Haste of many Of the great masters to finish their works of art at the "merciless eommandant of that dictator, hun ger cause many Of their paintings to maintain prominence only a short time, in the opinion of Dr. Adolf Werbik, Eiennase art critic.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-10
MINISTER ID PLAY IN LIONS' fROLIC.
RtI. s. \. Eke ts Ssp From
 Pulpit to Stage

Ts demonstrate the versatility of tho members of tho cast in the I4ions' Frolic, which opens three- night stand at the Capitol theater next Monday. it is pointed out that they have been assembled from all walks of life and molded into the various characters outlined in the
New Britain herald., 1928-01-10
SMITH MOVES OFFICES

New York. Jan 10 lPj-Governor Smith today temporarily transferred the states chief executive offices to his suite at the Hotel Biltmore, pending the recovery of Mrs. Smith who underwent an operation here last Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-10
FIRE IN LEOMjNSTER

Leominster, Mass. Jan. 10 Pt- Bremen early today got under con- trol a fire which swept through the block at l41-145 Third street, fore ing the occupants to flee in their night clothes and causing damage estimated at Si Op0.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-10
ASK STOCKS REMOVAL

New York. Jan. 10 N Stock holders of the Chase Securities CO., poration at their annual meeting today voted to request the removal bank from the list of the stock ex- change. The stockholders of the Sc curities corporation are the same as those of the bank.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-10
DOIEIE PENSION BILL.

Washington, Jan. 10 P1bouble pension for officers and enlisted men of the navy killed or disabled in yded under bill introduced by Representative Hall, republican, h. diana.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-10
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

Marriage lincense applications have been filed at the office of the town clerk as follows: John F. O'Neil of 1s0 Allen street. and An toinette A. Zaniewski of City av- enue; Henry KatzeI of Windsor and Nellie kone Of Hartford. each of whom has been divorced
New Britain herald., 1928-01-10
Stop Skin Itching
Use Healing Liquid Zemo

Stop worrying about such skin troubles as Eczema. For a clean, smooth. healthy skin apply Zemo It penetra'es, soothcs and quickly re- ieNes itching. In most cases 1t brings relief from Blotches. BIem- ishes. Pimples and other skin irr- tations that are dangerous if neglected. Ise Zemo day or night. Y does not show. 35c. COG and sl.00.
Evening star., 1928-04-15

The French dresSmakers nowadays
dare anything in the way of fabric COM
binations. Patou has made some lovely
sports frocks consisting OF pleated skirt
OF crepe de chine or thin wool, with
pull-on blouse of balhriggan or other
fine. thin knitted material. decorated
with narrow stitched bands of colored
crepe de chine
Moire silk is In vogue. The bride
wears white MORE silk girdles-her
grandmother may wear black MORE
silk coat. AS matter Of fact, young
women, too. wear these black moire
coats. They are smartly made. in cape
fashion II you wish, for women Of any
age and size.
Moire silk owes much of its popular
ity to It's broken surface. II catches
and reflects the light Interestingly.
Some of the garter girdles, that are
no more than bands of frilled ribbon
across the front. have a back extension
3 or 10 or more inches long Of thin,