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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-01
HOOVER APPOINTS BOARD
IN TEXAS RAIL DISPUTE

President Hoover today announced the
appointment of the following special
commission to investigate the wage dis
pute between the Texas Pacific Railroad
and its employees:
James R. Garfield of Ohio, chairman;
Chester H Rowell of California, Walter
c. Clephane of this city William Rogers
Clay of Kentucky and F. H. Kreimann
of Missouri.
The appointment of this commission
by the President is in accordance with
the act of Congress creating the Rail-
road Board of Mediation several years
ago. According TO this act. the COM
mission must report its findings to the
President within 80 days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-01
German Girls Shun Stage.

FRANKFORT g ON MAIN up. A
lack of able "supers' resulted in the
cancellation of the performance of Of
fenbach's operetta Die Schoene Hell
ena" The management Of the Frank
furt Theater advertised for 200 pretty
young Greek girls" but only 80 young
ladies. between IA and 10 years applied
for the jobs and none of them had ever
acted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-01
Convention Here April 7-8.

The national convention of Temple
Brotherhood will be held in the May
flower Hotel here April and 8. 1t
vas announced today. Several men
If national prominence will be on the
convention program, to be announced
in the near future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-01
Batavia and Bandoeng, Java, May 16 to

DR.. Schreiner also will attend as a
delegate Of the Department of Agricul-
ture the Third Congress of Interna-
tional Sugar Cane Technologists to be
held at Surabaya, Java, June to 81.
Sailing from Seattle April 6, DR..
Schreiner will visit Japan. the China
Coast, Singapore and the Malay PENN
sula, en- route to Java, and on his re
turn trip will touch several Of the DutcI
East Indies islands, Formosa, and tn
Philippine and the Hawaiian Islands
making special study of agriculture
conditions and fertilizer practices in the
growing of tropical crops. such as rubber
tea and coffee. with special attention to
sugar cane growing with a view to ap-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-01

Mrs. Stella Kujawinski's. They did. but
Mrs. Stella, having heard all the racket
at her neighbours, was ready for them
and no liquor was to be found.
They arrested her. anyway. although
1t was not quite clear for what.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-01

plying this information to the bureaus
investigation OF sugar cane soil In the
Southern States and insular possessions
of the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-01

Japan was the first one Of the Asiatic
countries TO adopt constitutional form
Of government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-01
DR.. OSWALD SCHREINER
ON MISSION TO FAR EAST
Bureau of Chemistry Official Leave.

Bureau of Chemistry Official Leaves
Today to Attend Pacific Sci
ence Congress in Java
DR.. Oswald Schreiner, chief of the di-
vision of fertility of the Bureau Of
Chemistry, Department of Agriculture,
will leave Washington today for the Far
East, where he will represent the de-
partment as a delegate at the Fourth
Pacific Science Congress to be held at
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
CLAUDEL VISITOR
 AT SCHOOL TODAY
French Ambassador to Decorate
 Two Virginia Men

Charlotte, Va. Nov. 70 )P,-Am- bassador Paul Claudel of France came here today 10 decorate Prcsi- dent Edwin A. Alderman Of the University of Virginia, and Paul G. Mclntire. Of Charlottesville. with the Legion of Honor and partici- pate in the dedication of the Sale Lafayette in the Romance Pavilion Of the l'niyersity of Virginia.
 shortly after his arrival this morning the ambassador sioined others in visiting the grave Of Thomas Jefferson. where he placed wreath. An inspection of Monti- cello. the home Of Jefferson. follow cd his visit to the grave.
 ronferring Of the decorations was to be made at 2:%0 o'clock on the porlico Of the rotunda Of the Mni- NersitN with the dedication of the Sale Lafayette. room in the Ro- nance Pavilion. following the dec Ora,ion ceremony.
 Sale Lafayette, a gift Of Ormond G. smith. Of New York. president of the French Institute Of America tells in frCscoeS the story Of the friendship of France for America and the contribution to tha, friend ship Of the Marquis De Lafayette, who counted Thomas Jefferson founder of the university. among his friends.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
NEWSPR|NT PRICES MAY BE INCREASED
Premier Admits Ton Agreement
 Likely to Be Raised

Montreal. Nov. on CUP)-An indi- cation that the price Of ncWsprint in Ontario and Quebec may be ad = ranced from the present agreed price of s55 ton. at the new year is made by Premier l.. A. Taschcreau Of Quebec.
 TaSchcreau said;
 "l notice in the newspa pcrs that our f,'cnds in the United States seem pcrturbed about what they term the fixing of the price of ncws- print by the government Of Ontario and Quebec.
 "l may sa! that We, and I mean the Ontario and Quebec govern ments, have no desire 10 fix prices but We feel that it is out duty 10 Scr that the provinces get adequate re- turns for their pulp and paper. which comes from the forests which form. in tn" most part, part of the national domain
 There is no douht that the S55 price agreement, which is tcm- porary one expires on December 31. 1t Is the general opinion of paper manufacturers here that this price is not high enough 10 keep tho in dustry prosperous. and the covcrn- ments Of Ontario and Quebec feel that this price could he advanced We are leaving it 10 the pulp and paper men. however. to decide on the means Of accomplishing this. that we may get a better return for our national wealth."
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
TWO HIGH SCHOOL
 STUDENTS VICTORS
Maine and New Hampshire
 Pupils Win Prizes

Des Nomos. Iowa Nov, 20 lP}-A New Hampshire boy and a Maine boy were among the eastern district prize winners Of the national edi- torial writing contest conducted by Quill and scroll. for high school journalists. It was revealed here to- day with the publication Of all the awards.
 Bernard Snierson Of l.aconia. N. H.. took third prize, while Miss Elizabeth Helen Davidson Of south Portland. Me. was fourth.
 Students in $50 high schools in the United States and Hawaii participant . ed in the competition which is di- vided into two branches. ncwswriting and editorial composition,
 Mary $. Eiesland of Vancouver. Wash. won the national editorial contest and Ruth Kendall Of Wyan- dottc high school, Kansas City. tho ncwswriting prize. There uvrr no New England winners in either branch of the national contest and only in the editorial writing division Of the eastern district composition.
 All awards were announced by George H. Gallup, head Of the Drake University School of Jour- nalism. who is also secretary Of Quill and Scroll.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
FAMOUS AYIAT0RS FORCED l
 TO LAND IN SHEET STORM
Fri Motored Ship of Brock and Schlee Damaged in Landing
 At plattsyiiie. <

Altoona. Pa. Nov. 20-LPN-The tri-motored monoplane in which William s Brock and E. r. Schlee. round-the-worl fliers. were en route to Detroit from New York. was forced down by sleet and low ceiling at PlattsNille, about 40 miles north Of here yesterday afternoon.
 The plane was badly damaged. burllus it's nose in the ground as it landed on a soggy field. None was hurt, however,
 Brock and Schlee were reported her" to have been accompanied by E. L.. Graves. president Of the Air crau Corporation, and d mechanic. Two Of ,he four came here 10 con- tinue the trip 10 Detroit by train. Th" others stayed with the plane.
 News of the wreck did not becom. known until today when a Penn Sylyania railroad employe notified his offices here.
 The tliers stopped here yesterday afternoon to reluel their ship and receive weather reports. Airport off cials said they seemed anxious 10 complete thoir Journey and took off in the facr of adverse weather fore casts
 Shortly after they resumed their trip they ran into sleet storm in tn" heart Of the Aleghany noun tams. and were unable 10 continue their flight
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
PAWN TICKETS ARE
 BASIS OF ARREST
Man Held on Charge Of Theft of
 S4;OC0 in Gems

Chicago. Nov. 70 NP>-Charsed with stealing S4.00O in jewels from Mrs. Crystal Nelson. who betricnded him when he was starving. William McAIlistcr. 20. lshpeming. Mich.. was held by police here today.
 McAllistcr was traced by pawn tickets after he had disappeared from Mrs. Aelson's lodging house last Saturday. The jewelry was re- covered.
 According to the laudlady McAl- Iis'er appeared at her home in a starving condition month ago and begged her 10 take him in until he could start work on a fine job" which he said had been promised him. From that time until he dis appeared she gave him a room. fed him. took care Of his laundry and gave him $l day spending money. she said.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
La Guardia Suggests
 Pardon for Reporters

Washington. Nov. 2o.-UP)- Public opinion should prevail upon President Hoover to pardon the three Washington Times reporters serving 45-day sentences in the Dis trict of Columbia jail for refusing to testify before a grand jury conccrn- Ing liquor violations in the capital Rep. La Guardia. republican. New York, said today after a visit to the prisoners.
 La Guardia said it would he "manifestly cruel and contrary 10 fair play' to force the three news paper men. who conducted an in Nestigation Of liquor selling for the Times, to complete their sentences.
 The New York congressman has already introduced bill to prevent sentencing or reporters by fedora l courts in similar cases.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
DOUBTFUL
 FROG REAL RARITY
Claw Foot Specimen Only Come
 From Abroad, She Says

Washington. Nov. 2o lpl-Doris NJ. Cochran. Smithsonian Institu- ton reptile expert. who has for pets a pair Of imported live clawcd frogs, Ioub's the discovery of a genuine yIaV~d species in this coun- try as reported from Marshd,ld, Or-
 Though unable 10 giNr verdict wIthou1 actually seeing tho speci- men, Miss Cochran S2ii that. so far as iS known. no frogs with bona tdr claws exist in tn" United States. The specimen found 5u feet undor- ground near Marshh-u is quit" likely 10 be spade foot toad (Sca- phiopus hammGndlp. she explained. Seven Oregon specimens of this species are now preserved at Smithsonian.
 "Hecaus" of his peculiar habits. the snad" foot toad appears 70 be a rarity" she said. "IIe is both noe turnal and Suhferranean. With his sharp spade loot he can burrow a~ almost unbelievable distance. But a' breeding season. f"w days in th~ spring. theN emerge hy bun dr"ls and make remarkable racket"
 Claws aS sharp IS r.r's. and is 1Cr"H nrotmul" from inc wrhb.d hind feet of Miss Cochraus pets hroueht from South Africa several years ago hy th" S0jthsonian- 'mysl"" r~pediuon. They are thoueht 10 l." inc only live cla,,ri fro"s in captivity in the rnj.cd States
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
City Items

A. r. Nelson has sold to James r. Baldwin. dwelling on Elbridge road, the deal being negotiatel l through the offices of Louie S. Jones.
 |, $. s. Y. will have meeting tonight at the Armory After meet ing luncheon and moving pictures -adVt.
 Engine No. 6 was called out on d still alarm at 4:2S D. m. yesterday to eytnguish brush fire at the dump on Glen street, There was no damage
 Camille La Pointe of 249 Market street reported 10 the police al l0:3U last night that a spare tire and rim had been stolen from his car while it was parked in corbin place,
 Wallace G. Knapp is ill at his home on West Main street.
 Real estate at 54 Cabot street. standing in the name Of Max anu Pauline Gai, has been liened by the Wetherstield Lumber Co, in ;he amount Of S2.0l$.40.
 Peter perakas has sold 10 John Peters and John Marcopouls. each a one-siNth interest in the Cameo Restaurant at 33 Main street.
 Andrew lodge l. 0, 0. F., will confer the first degree on a class oi candidates at Odd Fellows hall at the regular meeting tonight.
 Miss Mae Hebert. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hebert Of 30 Con Ecctlcut avenue, has returned from the New Britain General hospital.
 Jesse D. smith of 4S Maple street left last night tor trip through tn, western and southern states.
 The A. Nash Co. suits. topcoats, or overcoats, S@3.5o. J. Ryan. 22 I;oNbury Road. 29U9.-advt.
 The police were notified today ot the return Of inc operators licenses ct Chester PotasIy of 139 Fremont street and Altrcd J. Scasliola Of 4gO East street, and suspension of the licenses Of Alfred E. Hadden Of 2lG Main street, John \. rillman of Ga I'nderhill Lane. and Jack Biancha o! ! ] Beatty street.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
Verdict in Outlaw Case
 May Be Reached Tonight

. Milan Italy. Nov. 20 (Up)--A yer dict in the trial Of Santc Pollastri and other outlaws accused of vari- GUS crimes may be returned tonight, Four hundred questions were sub mittcd to the jurors as to the various uc2recs of guilt of the accused.
 PollaSti will he tried alone later at the Alcssandria Assizes on a charge Of murderins the cashier ol inc hGnk &t Tortoni. Two laborcrs have t"cn sentenced to 3o years i'm rriaonmcnt for tho crimc. Pollas- fri has confessed that he pcrpetratcd II.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
WOMAN LEAPS BEFORE TRAIN

New York. Nov. 20 LIr--An un- identified woman jumped in front of a subway train at 10th street and Lexington avenue early today and was killed.
 She had been seated on a bench on tho station platform. As the train approached she arose. smiled at others getting ready 10 board it and deliberately flung herself on the tracks below,
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
2l Expelled From School,
 Some Over LiuuOr Case

Urbana. H.. Nov. 70 Pt-Disci- plinary action assumed drastic pro- portions on the University of Illinois campus today. The aftermath to thc liquor raid on the Gamma Eta Gamma house brought expulsion to eight members Of the fraternity and to another student involved.
 The fraternity itself was ordered to show cause why it should not be dlsbanded.
 w, J. sherman. Of Grown Point, who was fined $500 and costs after pleading guilty 10 possession of the l2 gallons of liquor confscated in the raid Sunday. was one of those expelled
 nfraCtious Of other university rules brought the days total of II ctuden:s either expelled or dismiss n5
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
DtHII,\ MAN WINS PRIZE

New York. Nov. % NID-Stephc1 r. Mathcr has been awarded the 1880 medal Of the American Scenic nd Historic Preservation society, t was announced today.
 Mathcr, a, resident Of Darieu. Conn.. was the organizer of the na- tioral park service in tho dcpartmCnt of tho interior. He was director of Inc service from 1915 until this year when he resigned because of i'll health.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
LONG CONFESSES CRIME,

Newark. x. J.. Nov 20. Pl- Police today said that Francis Long. the Bradley Beach Pajama factory holdup last August in which q night Watchman was slain. has con- tcssed driving the car used by the bandits in making their escape
 Long was captured yesterday after attempting single-handedly 10 holdup the Ampere Bank and Trust company Of East Orange.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
BURGLAR HELD FOR TRIAL,

Providence. F. l.. Nov. 20 (7r-- Hiram Martin Of Fall River was here when he pleaded not guilty to possession of burgler's tools. He was arrested after a policeman saw him try door and police said jim my" was found in his pocket. His record as, given by the police in . cludcs arrests in Woonsocket. R. l.. Thomaston. Conn.,. Boston. Barring ton, R. l.. and Fall River
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
SLIGHT GARAGE FIRE DAMAGE

Two automobiles were taken ont ot John Prendergast's barn at lI4S Stanley street carly today when fire broke out in the building. which is used IS a garage. The fire depart ment was called at 3:5& o'clock by an alarm from Box 4}% and fouud slight fire.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
Mummy of Meryet- -Amun Encased in Two Collins Royalty RespIendent Be- fore Expectations of An cient Thieves.

New York. Nov, -1 tR,- Discov- cry Of the tomb o' Mer%et- Amun. Egyptian queen. who was buried Hl regal splcndor more than %0 cen turies ago, is announced in bulle- tin or the Metropolitan Museum Of Art.
 Th" mummy. "ucased in two col fins. the outer Of which was descrih- ed as "ouce Of a richness compara- hle 10 that Of tho outer coffin Of Tut Anhh-AmeI was found in cN- cavalions adjoining the temple Of peir Fl Bahri near Thebes by the Metropolitan expedition headed ny Herbert !. Wulock.
 Queen Mcryet-Amun was lhe daughter Of Thut-MoSe III and the ronsors Of his successor. Am"nhotep II. She is believed 10 have died be. tween lfNn and i440 B. C.
 Cotlm stripped of Gold
 Robbers pillaged the tomb aboul lo49 B. C., stripping the collins O. the sheets Of gold in which thct were sheathed and taking other precious materials used in their or namentation The tomb was partly restored by officials Of the Necro- polls
 Describing the coffin in his re- port. Mr. Wnlock said:
 "Tne biz coffin of Meryrt- -Amun lis remarkable object. Not onr is it. Of gigantic size. but it is a piece Of superbly skillful joiner. made or carefully selected cedar blanks tenoned together and cary. ed inside and ont 10 uniform thickness.
 Face Beautifully Carved
 "The carving Of the faCr has been studied with the most subtle l,nowledg" and accomplished with a surface as smooth and soft as the features which it portraNs.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
DENTAL EXAMS HELD

Hartford. Nov. 20 LP-ENamna- . tions conducted by the state board Of dental examiners are being held today and tomorrow in the hall Of the house Of tn estate capitol The tests fer 45 are being conducted bv Drs. NJ J. Loeb of New Haven. presidents; A. J. Burlington Of South ington. recorder: Fred G. Murless, Hartford. Joseph Borchardt of Wa terbury and William Weed of South Norvalk.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
Cotton Mills Active
 During Recent Month

Washington. Nov. 20 P>-More actlNity for October as compared with September. was shown today in the census bureaus monthly report
 Active spinning hours for October totalled 9,003,529.SS5 or an average or 25S hours per spindle in place compared with 7.SSl.17S.S00 and --6 for September this year.
 Spinning spindles in place Octo- her 2 totaled 34.S5G.3S2 Of which "o,l%4.1l6 were operated sometime during the month compared with "f.S4%.A9S and "0,0S7.922 for Sep 1embCr.
 The average number Of syndlcN operated during Oct tober numbered 31,903.lS6 or al lOS.7 per cent a pacity on a single shift basis, com pared with 36,c25.S1i and 104.O for September.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
f.NPI .O~iO\ VICTIM DEAD

I.eom'"isIer. Mass. Nov.. 70 9 - Ios"nh N. Martona. 9G. who was m- iUred in an evnlosion at the plant Of th" Dunont-Ni~coloid company N~st'rday. died today al the Loom- jnster hospital Four others were iNur"d in th" blast All received burns. Th" eNploeion occurred when chemical fumes became ienjted by a ena"h from a worhman's tool.
 Mart"lle was a n@1iv" Of Law renee. He Is survived hN a widow and his parents
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
Tomb of Egyptian Queen Is Found But Investigation Shows Bandits
 Stripped Coffin of Gold Long Ago

"Fhc eyes and eyebrows are inlaii with glass. the wig and the torso are carved with deeply mcised cheyrons and scales painted blue. and the body is sheathrd in feathers lightly engraved in the wood.
 But tn" glass Of th. eyebrows and lids is cheap and is carlessly stuck in the place Of some more valuable material The mcisions in 1h" decoration Of tho wig and torsc and in the inscription are partly tiled with remcut which still rs- tains inc casts of the inlays.
 Evidences of Gold Plating
 And finally. oyrr the hody thei4 ar" rows Of little nail holes which show that. eNc"p, perhaps for the face. the whole conm was once sh,ath.d in sheets of gold. both m- side and out.
 "Obviously this coffin was once of a richness comparable to that of th" outer coffin Of Tnt-Anhh-Amon.
 9Th" inner coffin while much smaller had been almost as laNiShlN decorated. On the head We found q 1enon hole which had once held the golden vultur" ot queen $ crown and all over the body ther" were the rows O. nail holes showIu; that within and without the entire coin ned been ,ncased in sheets or gold which must have been chased with inc feather pattern still 10 h,. seen lightly scored on th" wood"
 Pile of stones Led to Find
 The tomb was toEud after si. weeks digging which was begun when members of the expedition iu- Nestisated a pile Of stone chips hint ing the presence of tomb.
 The chamber in which th" ronn vas found was deep in lhe rock ai 'he end Of long passage. A hr,dg. had 10 he thrown across deep we'll af the end or the passage before in" chamber could be reached.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
JUDGE HEARS TALE
 OF STRIFE IN HOME
Woman Who Attempted Suicide Tells Story Of Abuse

Mrs. Stefania Petrowicz Of 156 sexton street. who drank small quantity oi pain eXternlinator last Saturday afternoon after her hus- band, Joseph Petrowicz. S7. kicked her and put her out Of the house. testified in police court today that he drinks 10 excess and did not work last Thursday and Friday. Saturday. h" demanded money from her 10 spend on liquor and when she rcfus- sd to give il to him. he kicked her, she said.
 Pelrowicz. in his own defense. claimed 10 have had only one drink saturday about 10 a. m. but the trouble started when he got up about o'clock, his wife having struck him and called him bad names. He said his head still hurt from the blows she raned on him.
 ' He cannot work in the factory. he said. because his health is poor. There are eight children in the family and Judge Traceski asked him ''O'' ''~ N t'N'''i u SuPpoIl lll'lll unless he worked.
 PetroWicz said he did not want 10 live with his wife any longer and Judge Traceski reminded him that fl he left her he would still be oblig- ed 10 support her and the children.
 Making a finding Of guilty on the charge of breach of the peace and assault Judge Traceski placed Peto- Wicz in care of the probation officer, rcmarking that jail sentence or a me would be hardship on the children. Probation Officer Connol- ly' Ill reply 10 Judge Tracoski. said he had never had any kuoNledge ot the couples affairs.
 Oflcer l.. F.. Harper. who made the arres. told Of finding a daugh- ter Of the couple in the yard and she told him her mother was in the barn. The girl produced bottle of liquid from which Mrs. Petrowicz . had taken a drink and Officer 1 Harper mad the woman taken to New Britain General hospital. whore . her condition was found to he not serious.
 Pcddler still III
 Nathan Silver>mith. Gu of 60 Huntington street, Hartford. who suffered a shock after he was ar rested on November for peddlng without a license. and whose case was continued twice because of his condition, is still unable 10 leave his home, Attorney Yale Sable told Judge Stanley ]. Traceslli. physicians certificate was of- l"rcd 10 prove his inability 10 be ir court. and a continuance until De ccmber 4 was ordered. Attornc, ', Sable said SiINcrsmith was paralyz- cd on one side.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-20
MAIN STREET COLLISION

Louis W. NoSel ot 52 Hardink stree, vas making right turn from Main street into Myrtle street on < red light about S:10 o'clock last night ami his car sideswiped one driven by Severn Schmitt of 6s4 East Main street, bending the front bumper and dama ging the rear right fender of the Schmitt car. Only shsht damage was done 10 Nogels Car and Oncer John Audi report- .d no cause fer police action, the drivers agreeing a to settle the dam- age between themselves. Schmitt'S ear was at. a. standstia when 1t vas struck, He vas going Tn a soutuel4y direction when the rrd light stopped him. | >T. HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS