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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-05

brought IS and SIS crate, choice
counts selling at 81 and $3.50. Ohio
dollhouse tomatoes, 10-pound baskets,
sold at $225 for small size and $325
for the larger ones.
Okra, grown in Florida, sold at SIS
and Sc a bushel. Dealers had parsley
and radishes from nearby and distant
places. the nearby grown under glass
that sold, according to quality, at
various prices Mushrooms have been
plentiful this week at 81 and $125 a
basket.
There no longer is a great demand
for turkeys. Moderate receipts from
nearby Maryland and Virginia, how
ever, find ready sale at prices slightly
lower than those that prevailed during
the holiday season. Receipts of chick
ems the past few days have been below
normal, and prices this morning were
slightly advanced. The advance is be-
lieved to be temporary.
A further weakening of the egg mar
ket was reported yesterday, prices in
the West having dropped or cents
1t is expected by dealers that prices
will further decrease next week unless
blizzard weather appears.
Slight fluctuations in butter prices
were reported during the week, prices
today being about what they were at
the beginning of the week.
Business at Municipal Fish Market,
slow during the holiday season. has
picked up considerably the past few
days. Receipts have not been heavy,
however. due. it is reported. to fisher
men prolonging their holiday vacation
season.
Marine Products Prices.
Florida shippers have supplied fresh
shad, herring, Spanish and king
mackerel to local dealers, while Bos-
ton dealers supplied frozen fish and
f1llet of paddock that sold at 20 cents.
Crab meat, fairly plentiful, sold around
so cents pound throughout the week,
but was in light demand
oysters continued plentiful with an
increased demand. Shell stock from
the lower Potomac were quoted at So a
bushel, Norfolk stock selling slightly
higher. Standards brought $225 and
selects $3.50.
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a rough ride over the mountains. En-
gines o. K. at 2:58 pm. Took on
gasoline and food. There was mail in
the food bag. Can see that friends are
pulling for us. 1t is very rough. Can
hardly write"
Lieut.. Harry Halverson, relief pilot,
wrote a few minutes later: Capt.
Eaker thinks the left engine is going
bad Don't know yet"
Capt. FAKE. later wrote: FLEW from
to S pm, Halverson just taken con-
trolls. Wind terrible, running almost
full throttle and making no Roadway.
Descending winds roll down from
mountains. Lost from 500 to 800 feet
in less than no time. We will do well
to get through the night. Left engine
throwing oil. Has covered tachometer."
Entered by Lieut.. Halverson:
Quesada relieved me at pm. (Thurs-
day.. My trick from S to pm. was
a mean one. Looks as If things might
get worse. Clouds are rolling in from
the East at a high rate of speed.
Thank God they are high. The
smoothest and most favorable spot I
could find is over Brawley, so We are
circling 1t at 5000 feet. went nearly
OfCi W 4Illpcl ldl anu lOSJ dUOut Ouu
feet and trying my best to gain
altitude. Engines seem to be running
nicely now"
Been Up Sixty Hours"
Entered by Capt Eaker: 1926 pm.
Been up 60 hours. Understand we are
soon passing refueling endurance record
held by Belgian flyers. Hope We last
one more hour OueSada is fiying and
am sitting in the door with one eye
glued on the clock and the other on the
engine Instruments
1874 pm. Quesada and I exchanged
grins just now. Sixty-one hours and
we have hung up a new record, but
what night to do it in. Got to pump
little gasoline so I will have some
thing to fly on at 8 o'clock when I
begin my 2-hour hitch"
Later Eaker entered: made con-
tact at 1880 for nine minutes. Took on
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am. At S am. gas getting low. and
pray we can run until daylight refuel-
ing. Missing plug in left motor"
Entered by Capt. Eaker: At $50
calling for gas. Very cold now at 1000
feet Flew from 5:55 to $50. Took
on ITO gallons gas at 6:15 am. Black
board ship just came alongside. telling
us will meet our needs and breakfast
in the bargain. Major sleeping"
Again the troublesome left motor was
reported in the log by Halverson, who
wrote: Left motor is not so good.
Food, oil and supplies on at 7:l5."
Il got big kick out of going past
record last night" wrote Liuet.
Quesada after he had breakfast
Flying near mountains over desert
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Matthew Andrews Dies.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. January 5
{P).-Matthew Andrews, chairman of
the board of the M. A. Hanna Co. of
Cleveland, died here early today. The
body will be taken to Cleveland i'm
mediately. according to his widow. who
was at the bedside when death came.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-05

The importance of the club in Target
civic affairs and its democratic chat },
acter were stressed by Edward Brashear,
the clubs vice president. Other ad-
dresses were made by DR.. Homer J.
Councillor and H. j. Odenthal executive
secretary of the organization. 80 ~
The BANQUET. held at club headquar-
tiers. 1920 G street. was featured by a
program Of entertainment produced and
acted by club members. ~
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changing oil so that oil will do no
damage" wrote Eaker later Next
Maj Spatz recorded ordering more gas.
and a refueling plane to follow us to
Metropolitan Airport via Cajon Pass
with 100 gallons fuel, to be passed if
necessary"
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HISTORY OF CITY CLUB
is TRACED AT BANQUET
Rudolph Jose Tells of Development
at Get-Together Affair for
New Members.

Rudolph Jose. president of the City
Club. speaking before 225 new members
of the club last night at get-together
banquet. traced the history of the or
ganization since its development from
the old Commercial Club, and pointed
out It's growing popularity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-05

In Anglo-Saxon times there we're no
rabbits in England. although the ami
NAL was we'll known in Spain from
very early days. 1t was introduced
into England by the Normans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-05

The horse market founded in London
in 1776 by Richard Tattersall is still
conducted by his descendants. Thou
sands of horses are sold there annually.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-05
Vegetable Supplies.

Liberal supplies of caulifiower. Cali
fornia stock, resulted in a weakening
of the market, pony crates selling from
$50 to 1928. Texas beets, received in
small quantities, were not much in de-
mand, dealers reported, and were priced
at $3.50 to 81 for lettuce crates OF
punched stock.
Tomatoes have not been very plen-
tiful this week. Fancy counts, ripes:
New Britain herald., 1929-03-09
CUBAN SHOOTS HIS
Way OUT OF JAIL
Slayer of Sweetheart Es-
capes While Waiting
Death in Chair

Pottsville, Pa. March e.-dPt-
Elverese Miquet, IS year old slayer.
shot his way to freedom from the
Schuylkill county Jail here early to-
day. A guard, Roy Reeves. received
a bullet wound in the leg.
Miguel, a Cuban, was under sen
tence OF death for killing Louise
Jacks, 10. his one time sweetheart,
in February, 1928. A stay had re-
Gently been granted and his case was
to come before the state board OF
pardons within few weeks. He was
said to have killed the Jacks girl
because she spurned his advances
George Daniels, night watchman
at the couty courthouse, went to the
Jail this morning to request a pIi-
soner to assist him in making a fire
A guard admitted him and he walk
ed back to the cell tiers TO find the
other guard, Reeves, backed against
wall confronted by Miquel
brandishing pistol. MIGUEL con.
manded Daniels to secure keeVet'
keys and hand them over.
II mean business" said Mique
pointing the pistol threateningly
when Daniels hesitated. Before he
could comply Reeves luuged al
MIGUEL who quickly turned and fir
ed. Reeves dropped with bullet in
his leg. Commanding Daniels to ro-
main where he was. Miguel OBJ
tained the keys from Reeves and
advanced to the door. where the
other guard was in ignorance Of
what had occurred. Miguel order
ed him to stand aside and opening
the door fled.
All available police were immedI-
ately notified and q thorough
search Of the countryside was under
way today.
II was not yet learned how Miguel
obtained his pistol or gained en-
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New Britain herald., 1929-03-09
VATICAN DIPLOMATS
RECEIVED BY Pope
POntiff Gives Reasons for
Agreement Made With x
Italy c1<>s'
Vatican City, March

Vatican City, March >.N :
than 100 diplomats accre che
Vatican. representing IS 1ntries
and including eight ambassadors
gathered in the throne room OF the
Vatican to be received by the Pope
today.
His search eliminated in the his
tory of the present Pontiff's regime
mentioning that his enlightened Wis
dom had brought about conciliation
between the Holy See and Italy. In
the name Of the entire diplomatic
body he congratulated His Holmes.
upon the conclusion of the grea,
event and expressed good wishes fol
the future.
Pope Gives Reasons
The Pope answer ed with an elevat
ing and inspii .ng speech giving Z
short summary of the progress made
by the idea OF oonciliation both dur
ing his predecessors and his own ad.
ministration. He explained the rea.
sons which had induced him to make
the agreement with Italy. emphasjz.
ing the importance OF reestablish
ment of peace between the Holy See
and the country in which the Pom.
tiff has his seat.
He ended by expressing great com.
fort at the manifestations of salts.
faction he hid received from the
faithful throughout the world and he
thanked the diplomatics for their
fluctuations.
The audience, with all the diplo-
mats in full dress for the occasion
appeared solemn and imposing. In
portant countries not represented
were Italy. Japan. Russia, Sweden,
Norway. Denmark and Holland.
Italy also was not represented. al
though this was for the last time.
since upon ratification OF the Iateran
treaty the Italian ambassador will
join those OF the other powers at
the Vatican.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-09
|DE MAR IS FAVORED
AS MARATHON. winner
Third Annual Providence.
to-Boston Sprint Has
AZ Starters

Providence. r. l.. March . (UP)-
A winding trail of ~ miles OF ma
cadam stretched out today before
~ long distance runners who left
here shortly after 10 a. m. in chilly
March weather in the third annual
Providence-to-B Boston marathon.
Clarence De Mar. six-time winner
OF the Boston A. A. marathon. was
favored to repeat his victory OF last
year. when he covered the dis
tance between the Rhode Island and
Massachusetts capitals in five hours.
~ minutes. 80 seconds.
The Melrose printer and Sunday
school teacher was wearing No. l
Albert Whitley" Nicholson of the
Millrose A. A., New York. was lead
ing the field as the runners crossed
the Rhode ISland-Massac chusetts
state line north Of Pawtucket.
His time for the first eight miles
was 46 minutes. 80 seconds.
Close behind Nicholson came
George E. Ashley of Boston and De
Mar, the favorite. was running with
his easy, measured stride in third
place.
Arthur Hove yof Kingston, Mass,
was fourth at that point.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-09
Government Throws Its
Full Strength Into
Field, With Decisive
Battle Due Shortly in
Region Of Torreon-
$4,000 Concentrate.
Revolutionists Prepare to
Start Impressive Attack
on Mexico City-Juarez
Quiet After Battle in
Which Stray Shots Kill
Two Americans.

By the Associated Press.
Former President Gales himself
took the field against the rebels to-
day at the head of one of the larg.
est armies collected in Mexico since
the Pancho Villa rebellion in 1915.
Definitely crushing the insurgent
movement in the south, the govern
ment was putting its full strength
in the field toward the north and d
possibly decisive battle was expected
in the region OF Torreon.
Federal forces estimated at 1s,oav
were concentrating at Irapuato ready
to move on Canitas, Zacatecas,
where several thousand insurgents
were gathered. To the north at
Torreon was General Escobar,
commander-in-chief of the rebels.
General Almazan. loyal federal
commander. reached Saltillo and has
asked for artillery presumably to
lombard Torreon II necessary.
While the federals were pouring
northward. the revolutionists an
nounced that drive on Mexico City
would be made Immediately. Gen.
eral Montero, insurgenr representa-
tive in New York declared that two
main bodies of insurgents numbering
10000 were moving southwark.
Juarez was quiet today after us
capture by the insurgents, but new
fighting along the American border
was expected at Nogales. Sonora.
Federal authorities In Baja Cali.
fornia. were believed preparing an
aerial bombardment OF the revolu-
tionary stronghold.
Fighting also appeared imminent
at Mazatlan, Sinaloa. where $500
federals are fortified against an ad-
vancing rebel army.
Two Americans Killed
Two Americans were killed in yes
terday's battle at Juarez, one a two
year-old girl in Ell Paso and the
second a man found dead in Juarez.
Fighting between the opposing
forces ended late yesterday when
American authorities interpoeed be-
cause Of the danger to Americans In
Ell Paso.
About 800 federals and their fam
lilies were interned at Fort Bliss un-
der the terms OF the truce.
The state department at Wash
ington has approved a request Of the
Mexican government for surplus war
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New Britain herald., 1929-03-09
AGED WOMAN LOSES
Deportation fight
Secretary of Labor Refuses
Stay in Mrs. Pera's
Case

Mrs. Elizabeth Pera, an aged wo-
man of Connecticut avenue, must
leave the United States, on account
Of having entered fraudulently, ac-
cording to a decision by James J.
Davis, secretary OF labor, contained
in a letter to Congressman William
P. Connery, who has been active in
her interests. Attorney Cyril F.
Gaffney. who represented Mrs. Pera
in her fight to stay in the country.
said today that it will be possible
for her to return later this year. be-
cause her son-in-law will become
naturalized in November,
Secretary Davis letter on the
matter is as follows:
Hon. VIM. P. Connery, Jr., M. c.
'House of Representatives,
Washington, D. c.
MY Dear Mr.. Connery:
referring to your letter Of Feb
ruary 5, 1929, transmitting one
dated February l. 1929, addressed
to me by James f. O'Brien. rela-
tive to the case of Mrs. Elizabeth
Pera alias Marian Yonan, permit
ME to advise that l took up this
matter with the commissioner gen.
eral of immigration and he informs
me that a stay of deportation was
denied on December IS. 1928. and
again on February II. 1929. How
ever, the decision of the latter date
provided that if it is desired to ef-
feet the woman1 departure volun-
tarily and definite assurance is
given of immediate action to this
end, voluntary departure from the
United States will be permitted.
With reference to the physical
condition of the woman, it is desired
to state that after deportation was
ordered representations were made.
supported by medical certificate.
that she was unable to travel. The
medical certificate was forwarded to
the Boston immigration officer and
an officer of the public health serv-
ice was requested to examine her
and to certify as to her condition.
{Coptipped an papa 1oN
New Britain herald., 1929-03-09
Lynn ROBBERS GRAB
PAYROLL FROM GIRL
Trio of Bandits Escape
With $1,000 After
Daylight Holdup

Lynn. Mass, March 9 R-Three
men today escaped with a $4,000
payroll OF the Dietz Leather COM
pany. after they had staged hold
up in front OF the company's plant
The trio waited in front OF the
factory for Miss Alice Larkin, en-
ployed in the office. who had gone
to bank for the payroll money. She
was driven to the plant in one OF
the company's automobiles and as
she stepped from the car. one Of
the holdup men rushed up and
snatched the money bag from her.
At the same time another man held
the driver Of her car at the point
Of a gun while the third sat at the
wheel of an automobile nearby with
the engine running.
A policeman who arrived within
4 minute after the holdup had oc-
Cured. followed the men In another
car but lost them. Lynn authori-
ties Immediately notified the police
Of Boston and surrounding cities.
They said the holdup car was a blue
sedan.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-09
Powder Boy Recalls
Historic Sea Fight

Putnam. Conn.,. March 3 Up
- Thomas Land Taylor. 81. .
former slave. who was q cart
ridge boy, or powder monkey
aboard the Monitor during Its
historic engagement with the
Merrimac in Hampton Roads,
Va. Is today observing the 67th
anniversary Of that memora-
BILE battle. at his home 10 Oak
Hill street.
On the night preceding the
battle he was one Of q volun-
teer crew to convey. in a small
boat. a message to the Minneso-
ia, and while on the trip
boarded the Monte and was
accepted into service. After
the battle he remained three
weeks on the Monitt =. then en-
listed in the Federal navy and
served two years on the Roa-
noke and on the flagship Min
nesota.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-09
GOLF LINKS again
BEFORE PARK Com,
Aviation Field Also to Be Con-
sideled Tuesday Night
HAWLEY FUND IS WANTED
Hopeful OF Procuring
Money Designated in Manufacture
er's Will for Improvements In
Park System in This City.

Failure OF the board Of finance
and taxation and of the common
council to endorse the park COM
missions plans for municipal golf
course and an aviation field has not
shelved the proposals. members Of
the board having decided to reopen
their campaign at Tuesday nights
meeting, it became known today.
The board has been told quite
emphatically that no money will be
forthcoming from taxation this year.
but the commissioners hold high
hopes Of procuring funds through
the bequest made in the will of B.
A. Hawley, which places $4,000 at
the disposal OF the city government.
provided $4,000 is paid the estate in
compensation for the time and ef-
fort Of the testator in fighting the
erection Of the Naples home on Hart
street.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-09
PLAYS CARDS WITH
FAMILY and DIES
Andrew Schick, 3S1 Com.
mOnwealth Ave-, Heart
Disease Victim

4 few minutes after Andrew
Schick, 5S years old, Of 3s1 Com
monwealth avenue had finished play
ing cards with members of his fam
lily last night shortly before mid
night, he collapsed and died In an
other room. His death was a shock
to members Of the family who had
not seen him seriously i'll at any
time during his life. Death was due
to heart disease.
Mr.. Schick was born in Germany
May 10. 1870. He was one OF the
first German people to settle In New
Britain about Is years ago. About
three years after he came here he
entered the employ Of p. & r. Cor
bin Co. and remained with 1t for the
~ years which followed. For years
he was foreman Of one Of the fac
tory's departments
Fraternally he was asociated with
Gerstaecker lodge. 1. o. o. F.. New
britain Schwaben Verein: Sons Of
Herman order, and the Mutual Aid
society.
Surviving him are his wife, Mrs.
Josephine Schick; two daughters.
Miss Mildred Schick of this city and
Mrs. Albert Ebert Of Plainviiie; three
sons. Charles A. Schick. Harold w.
Schick and Herbert c. Schick. all Of
New Britain.
Funeral services will be held Mon
day afternoon at O'Clock at Erwin
Memorial chapel. Rev. Martin w.
Gaudian. pastor of st. Johns Ger
man Lutheran church. will oficiate.
Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
The remains will be at B. c. Por-
ter Sons funeral pariors at - Court
street until noon Monday.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-09
HOT BIRTH CONTROL
fight DUE TUESDAY
Peck and johnson to Debate
Bill Again in Senate
Two MORE CONTROVERSIES
GOldstcin TO Contest Unfavorable
Report On Hts Unemployment In
suraDce Measure-Dennis VIII
Wage Fight for Age Pensions.

State Capitol. Hartford, March .
R-The birth control issue. which
has disturbed the equanimity OF sew
eral general assemblies remains an
issue in the 1928 session. despite the
rejection by the senate this week OF
the bill repeating the penalty pro-
visions Of the act prohibiting efforts,
through physical methods or infor-
nation to limit the number of fam
lily offspring.
The issue WHICH has caused the
first break in any committee this
session, will be the subject Of what
promises to be a vigorous fight on
the floor OF the house next Tuesday.
when Judge Epaphroditus Peck Of
Bristol. judiciary member. presents
a minority viewpoint Of hts commit
tee and House Chairman johnson. Of
Manchester, rises to oppose him.
Senator Peasley. judiciary chair
man. indirectly indicated there was
minority opinion in his committee
against an unfavorable report on the
repeal bill. when he declared that a
ma jority Of the committee" felt the
time had not come when the birth
control statute or any portion Of 1t
should be repealed.
Senator Peasley had spoken OF re-
ports as based on the beliefs OF the
committee" or the committee
unanimously"
Judge Peck's Procedure
In accordance with general policy
Judge Peck will not file a minority
report. but will oppose favorable
action on the majority's unfavorable
report. Though there have been re-
ports several other members Of the
committee are behind him. both
House Chairman johnson and Sena-
tor Hull. Of Bridgeport. second SEN
ate member Of the judiciary, have
denied any but Judge Peck opposed
an unfavorable report. Judge Peck.
who feels there is sufficient senti-
ment in the state for repeal OF the
birth control statute and certainly
Of the penalty provisions" expects
support In his stand from several
members Of the house who attend
ed the judiciary's hearing.
House Chairman johnson said he
would fight Judge Peck's demands
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New Britain herald., 1929-03-09
Missing Mans Body
Is Found at Darien

Darien. March ReMissing from
his home since February "a. the
body Of Ferdinado Dacunto, ~, Of
Noroton Heights. was found today
by the caretaker. There was a deep
cash on the mans head and severe
body bruises and cuts. Police be-
lieve the man was struck by a hit
and run driver and the body thrown
on the grounds of the estate. Da-
cunto was employed as laborer in
Darien and is believed to have a
wife and four children in Italy.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-09
HANES WILL RUN FOR
REELECTION TO COUNCIL
First Ward Representative Has
Served Six Months rs Suc-
cessOr to Cooper.

Councilman H. Stuart Hanes Of 70
Coolidge street is candidate for re-
election to a place in the first ward
delegation in the common council.
He was elected about six months
ago, filing the vacancy created by
the resignation of Councilman STAN
ley NJ. Cooper and was appointed TO
the ordinance committee and the
committee on railroads. He has been
one of the most active members of
the ordinance committee.
Councilman Hanes Is a native Of
Boston. He was graduated from
Tufts college in 1928. and came here
at once to take a position In the
Stanley Rule & Level division Of the
Stanley Works, where he has been
employed continuously.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-09
R. & F. HARDWARE
in BIGGEST HOTEL
Contract for $4,000 Order Re-
ceiVd by Local Factory
2,40o ROOMS IN HOSTELRY
Products Of MOlernistic Type TO b.
Supplied for Erection OF New
Yorker, 43 Story Structure, Under
Way On 8th Avenue.

The contract for supplying hard
ware for ''The New Yorker. des-
tined to be the largest hotel in the
world, has been awarded to the Rus
sell & Erwin branch of the American
Hardware corporation. 1t involves
an order of about $4,000, 1t was
learned here today. The hardware
will be Of the new Inodernistic type
of which the Russell & Erwin plant
is said to be the only maker.
The New Yorker will be a 43 story
building. with 2,400 rooms. 1t is
being erected on Sth avenue between
33rd and 34th streets. adjoining the
Pennsylvania station.