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New Britain herald., 1923-06-25
BACKS UP TRUSTEES
College and University Trustees, In Session Today, Score Tendency to Belittle Themselves.

New York, June 25.-A national convention of college and university trustees was urged today by the in stitute for public service to counter act the tendency to belittle the use fulness of trustees to higher education.
 The institute of which Julius H. Barnes president of the United States Chamber of Commerce is chairman asserted that trustees responsible for property worth s1, o,ooo,o0O must act to check the movement to oust them all but an economic interest in edu- cation.
 "The difficulties touched upon by former President Meiklejohn of Am herst college and the many editors who are supporting his disparage- ment of trustees are too important to be left unanswered" it was declared
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25
Parachute Fails, Falls
 Into Water, Cannot Swim

Schenectady N. Y, June 25.-John D. Smith of Chicago faced death in two ways here yesterday afternoon, but lives. Smith attempted to descend by parachute from an airplane piloted at 2ooo feet by Victor Rickard, who directs flying field near this city The parachute, failing to open, caught in the landing gear of the plane, leaving Smith hanging some Is feet below. His attempts to climb to the cockpit were futile and Rickard signalled that he would drop him over the Mohawk river. The aviator planed to few feet above the water and Smith jump ed. He could not swim, however, and sank, but was pulled ashore by L. w. Geweke, patron of swimming school near by,
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25
STANLEY WoMEN's RELIEF

Stanley Womans Relief corps will hold its usual birthday party in c. A. R. hall tomorrow afternoon. An in teresting program has been arranged. Wednesday the corps will hold an all day meeting in the same hall and members are requested to come at 9:3o o'clock to sew as there is work to be finished. Please bring lunch as dinner will not be served. The regular meeting will open at o'clock and at that time the annual memorial services will be held. Members are asked to bring flowers.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25
Worcester Man Killed
 Trying to Keep Car Dry

Worcester, June 25.-While at- tempting to put down the top cover of his automobile to secure protection from the sudden shower, Bernard Sil- verman. 21, accidentally struck his arm against the windshield with such force that it was broken. A deep gash was indicted on his wrist, and he bled so profusely that he died at City hospital four hours later from acute dilation of the heart Silverman was driving in Northboro when caught in the rain. After the accident he tried to check the flow of blood and was given emergency treatment by a physician and then taken to City hos pital. He leaves bride of il months.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25
WILL NOT STRIKE

Marblehead, Mass, June 25.- Operators of the Marblehead ex- change of the New England Tele- phone and Telegraph Co. will remain at their posts during the strike which is to begin tomorrow, according to a statement issued today by the Inter- national brotherhood of telephone workers. The announcement said the operators were all affiliated with that organization and were not af- tected by the strike order.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25
BASTIAN WILL IS FILED
Beouests Are Made For Care of Cemetery Plots and Widow is Given Income From Trust Fund.

The will of John H. Bastan, drawn october Ii, 1922, was filed for probate today. The testator left s1Oo in trist to the city of New Britain, the income to be used for the care of his burial plot in Fairview ceme- tery. and the executor is requested to place a suitable monument over the grave. The sum of s150 is left to the New Britain Trust Co. in trust, the income to be used in the care of funeral plot at Rivertown where Fannie Conklin Bastian and her par ents are buried. The sum of s3,ooo Is left to the New Britain Trust Co. in trust, the income to be paid to the widow, Lena Bastian, during her life or until her marriage. Upon her death or remarriage, it is ordered that the property shall be divided among the following nieces. May Antrobus Green of New Sharon. Ia.. Cora Anna Antrobus Price of Montrose. Colo. Ina Bastian of Greensfield. Mass. The remainder of the estate is left to the widow.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25
BIJRGLAR SENTENCED

Torringtoff, June 25.--John Clark alias signor, with burglary records in this state and New York, was sen fenced by Judge Kellogg in the su- nerior, court at Litchf1eld today from 2 to years in state prison TOT burglaries committed in Northheld and Thomaston on April 30. Harold Smith of Waterbury charged with theft of an automobile was sentenced 10 four months in jail.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25
Dfatln
AInhanse Gappens,

Word has been received ia New Britain of the death of Alph0nse e0nr EsRs. brother Of Rev Charles c0Rr pens. pastor Of St Peters church in this city, Father copRens was al the bedside of his brother iR Alosl, sgilzr sElsnd, when the end came after a long illness, There will be solemn requiem high mass at g o'clock Thursday morning al si Peters church for the Fepess of his soul,
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25
Woman Kills Florida
 Inyestigatnr in Quarrel

Jacksonville, June E5.-Robert shakelford, 47, one of Governor Hardee's chief investigators. was shot and killed here at his home. Mrs. naisy vaught. 30, was arrested and was said by police to have admitted shooting Shakelford in self defense after a quarrel. Shakeiford had large part in breaking up the activi- ties of confidence men in Florida
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25

President Harding, addressing SOL dier sick in Denver hospital, con- socrates self to prevent another war on the part of the United States"
 London newspapers, derisive, caus- tic and indignant, say ship liquor seizures by United States authorities may lead to international complica- tion; score their government for pas give attitude.
 Four more lners-British, French and Italian arrive at New York with ,io,,or stores. Seizures expected today.
 Lloyd George speaking in London church calls seizure of British liquor stores just.
 Leviathan, ending 2.2oo mile trial trip in which speed records were broken, arrives at New York to pre- pare for initial American passenger trip July 1.
 New York officials of league of
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25
PLAY BEGINS LATE

By The Associated Press.
 Wimbledon, June 25.-Play in the wimbledon tournament at which the worlds lawn tennis titles will be de- cided for the last time, began late this afternoon after delay caused by a heavy mist but only one star match could be run off on the center court before darkness fell.
 In this match witnessed by 15,ooo persons, L. A. Godfree of England defeated the Rumanian champion, Nicholas Muzhu 1-6, GA, 0-6, 6-2. 9-7.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25
NEW COMPANY ORGANIZED
Go. M. of 18eth Infantry Is to Be Re- cruitcd in Hartford-Officers Are Assigned or Transferred.

Hartford, June 25.-A new com pany to be designated Co. M of the 16sth infantry in Hartford is or dered constituted by the adjutant general in orders issued today. Among changes in the officers are the following:
 First lieutenant, Leslie L. Pierce to be captain, assigned to command company M.
 Private Donald F. Hagstrum Is appointed first lieutenant. and Prl- vate George H. Williams Jr., ap- pointed second lieutenant.
 First Lieutenant Arthur l.. La Rocuue is relieved from duty with the field artillery. promoted to captain of infantry and given command Of Co. l.. Private Frank Patterson IS ap- pointed first lieutenant and assigned Ito Co. L. and Second Lieutenant Isaac M. Kicker, infantry, is assigned to the same company.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25
ENLIST FOR TRAINING
Five Young Women VIII Become Nursas at Local Hospitai--es to 90 More arc Needed by October 1.

Although i've new student nurses have entered the New Britain general hospital training school for nurses. between 2b and 30 more are needed. according 10 Miss Maude F. Traver. dlreetress of nurses
 While the new hospital building will not be opened until near the end of the year, 1t Is necessary to begin at this time to train nurses for work next year in the larger institution.
 Efforts will be made during the summer to enroll as many students as possible and the new school will open October 1.
 Those who have signihed their in- tention to become nurses to date are as follows: Miss Esther Seaburg, New Britain; Miss Dora sadis. New Brit ain; Miss Anna Miskey. New Britain: Miss Ruth Baeder, Torrington, and Miss Dorothy Plumb, Litchheld.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25
HARMON sTRUMs HIS UKE

The employees of Adkins Printina Go. on Church street, enjoyed an out ing at Bricktop Farm, Willimantic, yesterday. The married men crossed bats with the single men. but no one knows who won. A basket lunch was
 BANK DECLARES DIVIDEND spread and ukulele selections were rendered By Harmon Holleran. Swim ming and boating were also enjoyed During the afternoon, the company was treated to terrific thunder storm.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25
MOTHER NOT FOUND

officials of the charity department have not as yet located Mrs. Pietre- sevicz who. last week, locked the door of her tenement, and sending her three small children out to play left the city without making provision for their care. The children will probably be committed to state in- sfitutiou.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25
Two Slain, Others Are
 Wounded at Christening

Summit, N. J., June 26.-Edward Dooley, a member of the Summit ire department, and Mrs. Fresco were killed and three other persons wounded last night at christening rarty in New Providence. All four, police said, were shot by Louis .Muscherino, q guest. The party was held at the home of Mrs. Genaro Ganetti,
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25
RIG PARADE IN DUBLIN.
Tha Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
 Dublin, June 25.-The biggest milf- tary parade in Dublin since the es- tablishment of the Free State oc- cured today. Thousands of troops representing all branches of service and accompanied by bands marched from the army headquarters to the government building where Preside@ Cosgrove took the salute.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25
PLANS FOR LEvIATHAN.

By The Associated Press.
 New York, June 2b.--Albert E. Iasker, retiring chairman of the U. s. Shipping Board, predicted after a conference with shipping board of- ficials today that the reconditioned ,1eviathan, which returned yesterday from her trial trip with world speed record hung on her bow, would sail on her maiden trans-Atlantic voyage July 4 with more money in passages" than any ship that ever left this port.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25
ABOUT s1,ooo SUBSCRIBED

Approximately s1,90o has been sub scribed in this city to the fund for the maintenance of a disabled war veterans camp at Hammonassett. The focal committee set out to collect 175ou but even near approach to this figure was found to be out of the question. It is hoped that the com anittee will be in position to turn over $2,000 to the state committee shortly.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25
Tilitprals
Mrs, Edward Whitman.

The body of Mrs. Edward Whit man. former resident Of this city. is expected 10 arrive in New Britain from Chester. Penn, at about 5 o'clock this afternoon. Funeral serv' Ices will be held al 10 o'clock tomor- row morning at St. Mary's church and interment will be in st. Mary's cem- etery.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25
Rnsina Garf,lhha

Resina eaFrubha, siK weeks old daughter Of MF, and Mrs Michael Car. rubha of ase Church street, died at her home last night, The funeral was held this afternoon at e's0 o'clock from Laraia and sagarino's funeral parlors on Spring street and burial was in Fairyiew cemetery,
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25
ENOUGH COAL MINES.

Washington, June 25.-Making a new departure in the field of railway regulation, the interstate commerce commission held today that there all ready are enough coal mines in the country, and solely on that ground refused to permit the Virginian rail- way to build a one mile branch in West Virginia to serve mines being opened by the Pocahontas Fuel Go.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25
STREET FIGHTING IN GERMANY
pv Tn, Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
 Berlin, June 25.-Street fighting oc- curred in Eisleben, Prussian Saxony, between nationalists and communists on the occasion of the unveiling there of a memorial to the assassinated German foreign minister, Dr. Walter Rathenau. the Central News states Two of the demonstrators are report ed dead and 25 seriously injured.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25
WOMAN DRINKS POISON, DIES
Southhgton Resident Said To Have Been Suffering From Melancholia,-- Leaves Husband and Three Children
Especial to The Herald.

Southington, June 25.-Mrs. Robert Parsons of Meriden avenue committed suicide at her home here yesterday morning about o'clock by drinking poison. She was 53 years old and had seemed, according to members of her family, to have been melancholy and morose of late. This is the only cause given for her action. Dr. William Ma gle was called, but he found that she was dead.
 She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Bessie and Clara Parsons, and one son, Robert Parsons, Jr The funeral will be held tomorrow after noon at 2 o'clock and burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25
CARD OF THANKS.

wish to thank my friends and relatives for their kindness and sym pathy shown during the illness and aeath of my beloved husband; also for the beautiful floral offerings re- celved. .-
 MRS J. H. BASTIAN.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25
BANKS INCREASE INTEREST.

Hartford, June 25.-The office of the state bank commissioner at the capitol was informed today that all savings banks in New Haven had agreed to increase their interest rate on deposits from 4 to 4is per cent.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25
Euniee Ross

Eunles, the four months old daughr ter of MF and Mrs. Pearl Ross of Al West Main street died last Thursday The funeral was held Friday after noon al o'clock and burial was iH FaiFView cemetery,
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25
Martin Peterson.

Funeral services for Martin Peter eson were held this afternoon at o'clock at Erwin chapel Intermen' was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25
PERSONALS

Henry and Everett Heath and Paul Cravatt of West Main street left this morning on a motor trip to Niagara Falls. They will be gone for three weeks.
 Mrs. Mary Luddy and family of Bassett street are spending the sum- mer at Grove Beach, Clinton, Conn. vice-President John c. Loomis of the Commercial Trust Go. spent Sun day in Madison, Conn.,, with his wife and family.
 Maxwell S. Porter of B. c. Porters Sons, in in Grand Rapids, Mich, on business for the firm. F. s. Penfield is attending conven- ton in Chicago for North & Judd Mfg. Go, Arthur J. Hildebrandt, formerly of this city but now of New York is also attending the convention. Mrs. William H. Hart is spending the summer at Oak Bluffs, Mass. Mrs. E. A. Moore will leave Friday for Oak Bluffs, Mass. to spend the summer.
 Edmund Murphy of New Haven spent the weekend in town. He was one of the guests at the Corbin- Little hales wedding which took place Sat- urday.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25
MAXWELL BACK AGAIN
Accused of Writing Poison Pen Let
 ters--Nill Make General Denial of
Accusations.

New York, June 25.-George Max well, president of the Authors, Pub fishers and Composers association Of America, was expected to surrender this afternoon to answer an indict- ment charging him with writing poi son pen letters to Allan A. Ryan, New York flnancier.
 Mir. Maxwell, who through counsel. has denied the charges, was said to have reached Halifax from Europe last week and to have come to this city. :.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25

[. S. TREASURY STATEMENT. L. S. Treasury balance, s44S, ,o75,236
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25
Mrs. William H. Hart is spendil the summer at Oak Bluffs, Mass.

Mrs. E. A. Moore will leave Friday for Oak Bluffs, Mass to spend the summer.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-25

Maxwell S. Porter of B. c. Porter's Sons, in in Grand Rapids, Mich, on business for the firm.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14

Paris, July S.-"Battling" Sikh 70
day knocked out Marcel Miles, , Is
FL ench heavyweight pugilist. in tho
second round of what was to have bee.l
a fifteen-round battle.
Miles in May was knocked out i'll
tie eighth round by Georges Carpen-
tier. the lightheavyweight. He was con
si"ered by followers of the ring to rave
been frances Lest heavyweight
Skis hard head, his steel" ribs
proved immune to onslaught from
Miles IN the first round. The white
mt n carried the battle to the Negro
throughout his session with Sikh bent
nearly double in crouch and assimil
ating everything Miles handed out to
him. Judgment of those about the
ringside was that Miles was sure to be
the winner Of one-sidedl contest.
Over confident from his showing
Miles came from his corner at the
clang of gong for the second as if it
was his intention Immediately to fin
ish his opponent. The shifty Senega-
leSe man, however went into a clinch
With Miles and pushed him into a Cor
ner. then, as they broke away, Six.
swung his left to the jaw of the white
man. Miles went down, face foremost
as though he had been struck with an
axe.
Before the fight Sikh was enraged
over the decision rendered yesterday
by the judge Of the civil tribunal, Civ
irg Edmund Lapart an injunction for
bidding the promoters to pay over to
Ski any part Of the purse or stakes
accruing from today's match Six: be
cause of the courts decision was fight
ing merely for glory"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
"1 PoIxT Tof f5f JACKSON !i
preston News Service.)

Atlanta, Ga, July 11-Outweighed
by more than 20 pounds but with the
heart and courage of his illustrious
name sake. Tiger" Flowers, pride OF
the South, clearly demonstrated his
ability to stand the gaff here last Tues
day night, when he decisively outpoint
ed Tut Jackson, the Washington Court
House. (Ohio) slugger, in twelve or
tie fastest rounds ever witnessed
here.
A last minute arrangement by Walk
Miller Flowers manager, robbed the
native lad of the decision. Jacks IN
failed to make the weight of ITS
pounds and his forfeit was taken.
Flowers proved altogether toe
speedy for the Ohio lad and many of
the blows he landed would have floor.
ed an ordinary fighter, but Jackson
kept coming back for more. And he
got them. At the end of the fight
Jackson YVES cut almost to ribbons.
but apparently strong us ever. The
wounds seemed to be only abrasions
of the skin.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
T s|Ii S 1RSS YIN xut& RSyR5a
preston News Seryice)

preston News Service
CLEVELAND, o., July 1.-THE
Tate Stars celebrated the Fourth in
an suspicious manner at Tate Field,
defeating the Youngstown team on
both ends Of a double-header. The
invincible Branahan held, the visitors
at his mercy in the first fray, letting
them down with six scattered hits
The Forrest City lads pounded
Brown and Williams for sixteen safe
ties, including double, two triples
and a home run.
Mcclure and Mccall divided the
hurting nomination for the Tates in
the nightcap, both hurting excellent
ball. Bases on balls with errors in
serted at critical stages enabled the
locals to score IL runs on 8 hits.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14

crowd of more than 4.0G0 spectators
the Homestead Grays BANKED the j..
j. Deans 60 in fast and interesting
contest. Oscar Owens, speedban king
OF the Grays held the Dean Club to
five wep-scattered bingles and
cracked out home run as his share
OF the batting honors for the Grays.
Walker, Washington and Win Harris
also hit hard. LutS played best for
the losers.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
CARPENTER MUST
FIGHT BATTLING SKI
preston News Service)

PARIS, July 1.-THE council of
the French Boxing Federation has
deod ed to summon Georges Carpen-
tier and Battling Sikh to sign for a
match on September 16, when Skis
titles as light-heavyweight champion
OF the world and of Europe will be
at stake. The contract must be
signed before July 16. The proceeds
OF the match will go for the further
ance OF scientific research work.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
SIX! FLOORS BEST HEAVYWEIGHT IN FRANCE
IN SECOND ROUND OF A FIERCE BATTLE

prominence have made me offers and
good ones. l shall decide soon after I
get &c New York which one to accept"
Thus spoke Jack Kearns, manager OF
the heavyweight champion Of the
world here last Friday, Immediately
following the Dempsey-G :bbons fight,
N which the lighter opponent estab-
ed new endurance record, when ha
travelled tie full route of 15 rounds.
And go, from present indications, !.
tie talk of Kearns is not all bosh ard
Just another OF his famous cmckC.
screens to hide his real intentions to
try end negotiate for return bout be-
tween his man and Gibbons. 1t looks
as though Wills the watchful and Pr.
|tient waiter will finally get his chance.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
HOMESTEAD GRAYS WIN
AND LOSE on SAME DAY.

CHARLEROI, PA, July 10-The
Homestead Grays, the strong Pitts
burgh semi-pro club and recognized
champions Of the tri-state district,
lost the morning game here to the
local team on July 4th by a score of
7-5. In the afternoon the Grays won
the game in speedway style resulting
in score of 20-5. The local park
was taxed to it's utmost capacity to
witness the spectacular playing of the
Homestead Grays.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
WILLS NEXT OPPONENT
OF DEMPSEY
preston News Service.l

Shelby. Mont, July 13.-"That's the
pI ogram have in mind for Jack DENIM
sey. Harry Wills and a show down
with the New York Boxing Commits
SION and promoters. Several of them
want the Dempsey-Wills match.
leave here Immediately to thresh out
matters with them. / want the Wills
match for Labor Day. The public has
wanted it for long time. I see no
reason why 1t cannot be staged in New
YORK or New Jersey. Tex Richard
wants to put the match on. SO does
Tom O'Rouke. Some others of less
..s%s
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
SOUTH PILLS WIN FROM
HARRISBURG GIANTS,

PHILADELPHIA, July 11-Eddie
Gerner was invincible against the
Harrisburg Giants here last Satur.
day. HIS team slugged their way to
an go victory. Corner held the up.
state lads in the palm of his hand
all the way through the game and
treated the capacity crowd to Upton
twirFng. The giants managed TO
get five hits. but they were scattered.
Henry did the mound work for the
yisitors, but he had to relinquish his
aMEJTtzEps<g - '--<. Jz1-.-zs $500.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
kS{S rec q
SKIN 4 Emu Err n II [zySAQl2VSE}

by a score of "a here Saturday aft
ternoon lin an eleven inning game
The biggest crowd of the season saw
these two teams battle through the
overtime game. The Giants got 60
ing in the eleventh and put four runs
across the platter in jiffy.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
TATE STARS AGAIN IN the
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

CLEVELAND, o., July 3.-Fol.
lowing an executive meeting Of the
Negro National League, held in Chi
cago last week, announcement was
made thab the Tate Stars of this city.
last year regular members of the
league, will again resume their place
as a member of the league. This
action became known when the
Toledo Club, managed with indiffer.
ent success by Dicta Johnson, broke
up and the Milwaukee Club, intact.
moved to that town. The players
of the Toledo Club, IT is said. will
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
NOTABLE GALAXY OF STAR
HEAVYWEIGHTS Ar
JERSEY RING.
preston News Seryice)

Jersey City, July 13.--Six OF the
greatest heavyweights in the world
past and present. will meet here Thurs
day at Boyles Thirty Acres. Louis Fir
po, Argentia VIII mix with Jess Will
lard, former title holder, in an elm.
1nation contest for a crack at the
present title holder, Jack Dempsey
Jack Demsey who will be at the rins
SIDE, along with Jack Johnson, who
lost the crown to Willard, Jim Corbett
who dropped the title to Bob Fitzsim
mons before the present century came
into existence.