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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11
BINGHAM STARTS
new ERA IN AIR
Conn. Senator Introduces Civil
Aviation Bill
IS FIRST ACTUAL MOVE
Enort Toward Carrying Out OF Air
boards Recommendations
ant Problem Also Is Brought Be
fore Congress.

Washington, Dec. II tP-The new
congress took its first actual step to-
day toward carrying into effect the
recommendations OF President Cool.
!dges air board.
A bill by Senator Bingham. re-
publican, Connecticut, for encour-
agement Of civil aviation, was re-
ported by the senate commerce
committee.
The bill provides for n commerce
department bureau OF civil aeronau-
tics, and an additional assistant sec
retary OF commerce to coordinate all
government facilities for the de-
Velopment OF civil aviation.
Provision is made for lighting air.
ways and air ports, licensing Of
commercial pilots, inspection OF
commercial craft by government In
spectors and special weather reports
for aircraft.
Borah's New Bill
Congressional discussion Of the
case OF Countess Karolyi who was
denied permission to enter the
United States, was assured TODAY
when Chairman Borah of the senate
foreign relations committee declared
that he would press for action on
his bill dealing with the general sub
ject of exclusions.
The senator would repeal all war
time laws under which the president
was given authority to exclude any
persons whose presence here he be-
lieved TO be dangerous. While his
measure would not remove all
grounds for the exclusion of aliens
the expression of whose views might
be held dangerous, he said it would
assure such persons of hearings un-
der the immigration law, the only
law under which they might be ex-
cluded.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11
RockefeNer:s Grandson, Working
Through Yale, Gets Scholarship
Scion of One Of Worlds WeaIthiest Families Refuses
Parental Aid But VIII Accept This Fund
Intended For Sons of the Poor

New Haven. Dec. II tP --- How
grandson of John D. Rockefeller,
one of the worlds richest men, is
working his way through Yale uni
verslty, winning scholarship in
tended for studious sons Of the
poor, came to light here today with
the announcement from the uni
versity OF the winner of the James
J. Hogan scholarship, which this
year went to John r. Prentice,
sophomore.
He Is the son OF DR.. William
Parkelee Prentice OF New York and
the former Miss Alta Rockefeller,
daughter Of ]. D. Rockefeller. Al
though n scion OF one of Americas
wealthiest families, Prentice Is
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11
WILL WEAR SMQCKS
East Hampton Grammar School
Teachers Agree to Appear in Glass
Rooms Thus CARRIED.

East Hampton, Dec. II Pl-
Teachers of the Center Grammar
school here have agreed 10 wear
smoCk coats, such as have been
adopted to some extent in Chicago
and New Yok city public schools by
teachers, while they are at their
class work The teachers have re-
served the right TO choose their own
color.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11
HUSBAND, THOUGHT DEAD, RETURNS;
WIFE, REMARKED, WANTS HIM BACK
So Hartford Woman is Asking Court to AnnuI Her
Second Marriage That She May Return to First Love

Hartford, Dec. II UPl-On June
IS, last, Daniel A. Arthur, believed
dead, returned to his relatives and
friends here. He had disappeared
in 1911.
His widow" now seeks annulment
Of her marriage to Henry n. Mobiles
OF East Hartford. in 1919. asking the
superior court 10 wipe out tho later
marriage that her earlier love may
be restored.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11

party's mayoralty plans for this
spring. The ex-mayor has been asked
several times how he would feel
toward this selection, he says, but
he has not advised inQuisitors as TO
whether he would favor Judd or
bolt at mention Of his candidacy,
Quigey does not maintain this policy
of taking no definite stand when the
name Of Senator Edward +. Hall Is
mentioned, however. but indicates
an enthusiastic desire TO have Eall
nominated. Senator Hall refused to
run in 1924 and has sinceaStated his
mind has not undergone a change
as far as mayoralty aspirations are
concerned.
still Republican
While he is prepared TO block a
machine dominated primary, the
former chief executive made it clear
that he is republican at heart and
is anxious to have the city returned
to republican rule after four years
in the control of the democrats. He
expressed the highest regards for
the present mayor, A, M. Paoncssa
That his feeling Of friendship would
probably not interfere with his plans
should he decide to be a candidate
was also brought out in today's IN
tcrview.
Qugley was elected mayor In 1914,
succeeding Joseph NJ. Halloran. He
was reelected in 1916 and 1918, but
then went down to defeat In re-
publican primary, being bcsted by
Continued on Page 33)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11
Judge Wishes He Could
Give Lash to "Peepers"

New Haven. Dec. II Pl-"Peeping
Toms" Of New Haven should be
taken on the green and given SO
fashos with q whip" Judge Sheridan
r. Whitaker told James Kibhler, 80,
today as he sentenced the man TO
so days in jail and fined him $40 in
city court today. He was caught
rcepine IN the window Of Mrs. Mary
G0scn on December S.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11
EMO CHEXALIER

South Norwalk, Dec. II P-
Friends here today received word
from Washington that William P.
Emo, whose town residence is at the
national capital and who has an es-
tate on the Naugatuck road where
he spends his summer. has been
made a chevalicr OF the Legion Of
Honor by the French government.
The honor has been conferred on
Mr.. Emo in recognition OF his efforts
to solve traffic problems in Paris.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11
FORMER editor Of
REPUBLICAN, DIES
Solomon Bulkley Griffin Of
Springfield 73 Years Old
WAS NATIONALLY KNOWN
Tor More Than 40 Years He Was
Active as Managing Editor Of Big
Sewpaper-Retired From Field
In 1919,

Springfield. Mass, Dec. II R-
solomon Bulkley Griffin, for more
than forty years managing editor Of
the Springfield Republican prior to
his retirement in March, 1919, died
today in his hone, He was 73
years old. He suffered a heart at
lack last night, Mf. Griffin was
nationally known as a journalist.
Interested In Politics.
Keenly interested in politics, Mr..
Griffin had attended most of the
national party conventions IN tho
last forty years and his judgment
OF political affairs was considered
sound. Mr.. Griffin was born In Will
Jamestown and attended William COL
lcge, but was prevented by III health
from graduating until nine years
later, when he received his degree.
He came to the Republican In 1872
and became managing editor In
1878.
hecnly interested In politics, Mr..
Griffin had attended most of the ma
tional party conventions in the last
40 years and his judgment Of politi-
cal affairs was considered sound. Mr..
Griffin was born In Williamstown
and attended Williams college. but
was prevented by i'll health from
until nine years later.
when he received his degree. He
came to the Republican In 1S7c and
became managing editor In 1878.
He succeeded the late Samuel
Bowles as member of the advisory
board of tho Columbia School of
Journalism. He had for a number
of years been president Of the
Paper company and vice
president of the Carew Manufacture
ing company, both OF South Hadley
Falls. He leaves his wife and two
sons.
MIR. Griffin took over the post OF
editor OF the Republican
after the death Of the elder Samuel
l}owles. He has filled every editorial
position on the paper at one time
or another. Though much OF his
time was devoted to editorial writ
ing he had general oversight OF 9TH
or departments and his sound judg-
mcnt was factor in maintaining its
journalistic standards.
He was keenly Interested In his
torical matters and had recently
headed a local campaign for rising
a fund of 100000 for erection of
PynChon memorialbuilding here TO
house the Connecticut Valley His
torical society. In 1886 he wrote
"MeXico of Today" based on a trip
TO the southern country. His chief
TO literature, however.
was is People and Politics Ohserv-
ed by Massachusetts Editor" This
was published In 1923.
Besides his wife, who was former
ly Miss Ida NJ. Southworth Of this
city, Mr.. Griffin leaves two sons,
Bulkley Southworth and Courtland
Brooke Griffin.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11
CUTS WOMAN'S THROAT
Giant Negro Wields Razor on
Ticket Agent in Brooklyn Subway
Steals SS.55.

New York, Dec. II R.-A sixfoot
u.gro slashcd the throat Of u white
conan ticket agent in a brooklyn
subway station and escaped with
52.55 taken from the change booth.
The woman. Mrs. Julia Gietz,
escaped death because the razor
cut did not penctrat" deep enough
10 sever the jugular win.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11
JURY HAS CASE

Boston. Dec II Pl-The cases Of
FIVE men, said by the government TO
have been members of the Chelsea
Bootlergers' union, who have been
o. tria! before Judge Morton and a
Jury In federal court since Monday
we're given 10 the Jury at o'clock
today. The defendants are charged
with conspiracy to sell and transport
liquor.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11

Daniel A. Arthur and Nellie NJ
Nichols were married in North Port
L. l., in 1881. Thirty years later
having left home to so 10 New York,
he disappeared, and his wife had no
word Of him for more than seven
years.
Then. believing him dead, she mar
ried the East Hartford man. They
lived together only a few months
she claims, separating In 1918. the
same year they we're married.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11
Rescue Workers at Alabama
Shaft Continue Searching
During Day
PITIFUL SCENES NOTED
At MOUTH OF THE PIT
One Woman, Hngging Babe To Her
Breast, Has Been There Constant
,y Since Explosion, Hoping Against
Hope That Her Husband VIII Be
Found Aliye-Cause of Blast Not
Determined


Birmingham, Ala, Dec. II P>--
rWenty-six bodies were brought up
rom the recesses of the Overton
Mine No. this morning bringing
the total removed to As. Mine Off
cials and rescue workers believe that
tive bodies still remain In the mine.
but have abandoned hope that the
remainder of the men would be
found alive.
Total Probably So
Mine officials expressed the belief
that the total death list would not
exceed SO, as they estimated that all
bodies except five had been recov-
cred. Rescue crews worked pa
GENTLY all night and continued their
labors today. hoping to remove be-
fore nightfall the remaining bodies.
The explosion was one of the worst
OF the seventeen large ones which
since 112 lives we're taken in the Vir-
ginia mine disaster in 1905, have
snuffed out the lives Of 716 mine
workers in this state.
Is Well Equipped
The Overton mine is the property
Of the Alabama Fuel and Iron COM
pany and Is considered by federal
and state mine officials one of the
best equipped in the Alabama mine
teld. The blast did not wreck the
dir machinery and this aided the
rescue parties.
The cause OF the blast had not
hecn determined and workers be
lieved It was caused by miner
striking a match, which is forbidden
or by a windy" Ahot.
It Is belinE@1i that most OF the
lodies unrecovered are those Of
negro workers.
May Not See Bodies
Relatives OF the victims were not
a.lowed to view the bodies. 1dent-
dcotion was being carried out with
greatest difficulty. Some may never
r." positively known.
Wnaried watchers kept vigil about
he pit mouth through night oil
eorrow. The color line was obiiter-
atnI: white and negro we're united
IN = common grief. and each tried to
assuage the others loss. Rain be
s-an falling at dayhreak, but women
noping to find their husbands or sons
,et alive, never budged from the
,uard lines.
Pathetic Scenes
One woman, who heard the blast
Yesterday while she was about her
aousehold duties and knew its mean
ine, had never for a moment left the
mouth OF the pit. She Rugged her
raby TO her bosom through the night
% protect it from the cold.
4 negro miner owes his escape to
IFS mule. Rack somewhere In the
plt when the gas was worst and con-
ditions appeared darkest for the en-
torbed men, out through the slope
opening dashed big fat mule.
rHnging 10 the mules tail was
negro, who had become temporarily
blinded by the blast and took this
means of saving himself. He said
he knew the mule would get out
If there was any getting"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11
ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN

Atlanta. Ca, Dec. IL Upl-Tha
legal bag limit for deer in Georgia
is two. Miss Eleanor Hopkins. after
having killed one, dropped two more
with one shot. What TO do" opines
Game Warden Peter Twiddy. "aeca-
dents win happen"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11
rNMONEn by VERDICT

Salt Lake City, Utah, Dec. II UT
- Sentenced yesterday to face a
firing squad for murder on Janu-
ary Is, 1925. Ralph w, Seyoodt,
"a, spent last evening in his cell
making a woman's beaded purse.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11
THE WEATHER

Hartford, Dec. tt,-Forecast
for New Britain and vicinity:
Mostly cloudy tonight and
saturday; Saturday probably
light rain or snow; warmer
tonight
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11
FIRE IN WINSTED
Damage Estimated at $4,000 Is
Done TO Plant of the Universal
Bearing and Bronze Co. .... -.


Wnsted, Dec. II (Pl-Fire of un-
known origin carly today did dam
ago estimated at $4,000 TO the
plants Of the Capitol Knife company
and the Universal Bearing and
Bronze company. both located in the
same building on Willow street
The fire was discovered by a New
Haven road engineer. who gave the
alarm on the locomotive whistle.
The knife company which occupi-
cd the basement OF the building was
badly damaged by water, while two
upper stores occupied by the Uni
versa} company were gutted by fire.
Roth companies are covered by in
SuranCe.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11

Pittsburgh, Dec. II up - Re
freshed by a nights rest, Harold
(Rod) Grange, who was injured in
Yesterdays football game here,
was feeling fine" today and will
accompany the Chicago Bears
when they leave for Detroit at
noon. George Halas, manager of
the Bears, saii this morning.
Whether Grange will play in the
Detroit game Saturday, Halas said,
would depend on the advice Of a
s1ysician whom Grange will con-
suit on his arrival there.
The Bears manager announced
that an N-ray picture Of Oranges
injured arm disclosed there had
been no bone fracture.
Grange has insisted that the hurt
was nothing more than a renewed
injury Of an old hruisc. Dr. Gustav
Bcrr. physician Of thr Pittsburgh
las ball cHlb. e9i1 .'at a las Ii IT
had been torn loose and a blood
vessel broken.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11
PUBLICITY HAS MADE
GRANGE, SAYS editor
Does Not Blame Athlete
"Red," Hurt Yesterday,
Feeling Fit

Milwaukee, Dec. II LFN - News
paper stories, cumulative and
and blinded by hero wor-
ship made" Red" Grange, Mar
win II, Grcager. managing editor
OF the Milwaukee Journal, declared
tolay in an address delivered be-
fore the Wisconsin intercollegiate
Press association convention.
Tho public has been fed on the
diet Of this gridiron supcrman un-
til they are satisfied with nothing
olso. No one can blame Grange for
it," the editor declared.
THE tendency of reporting is too
often toward playing to the public
weakness for hero worship and su-
perlatives in general.
For three years, the scores OF
hari working. faithful piuggers on
the Illinois squad have been used
simply as foils for the Wheaton
iceman."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11
League RcpudiatCd

After listening to n renewed an-
peal today. Representative Gardner
remarked that the American Bank
ers league had been "repudiated" by
the American Bankers association
and continued:
rs there money back Of this? ]
don't question the patriotism or the
sincerity of you men who come here
asking for repeal of the federal in
heritance tax hut l do object TO the
particular methods employed by
these tax clubs. II you don't have
lots OF banks in Texas TO contribute
10 this I don't think we would have
hcen honored by the visits of the
representatives OF the Texas Tax
clubs.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11
Who PAYS Bill?

Texas members Of the house, be-
siegcd by a delegation from the
Texas legislature for immediate re-
peal OF the federal inheritance tax.
countered today with an inquiry as
to the source of funds with which
the repeal campaign Is being A.
nanccd.
representative Garner. leader
among Texas democrats and the
ranking member of his party on the
ways and means committee, Frank
ly told the delegation from home
that their efforts would be vain, and
added that he objected to the meth
DDS they were following.
The delegation was headed by
Speaker Lee Satterwhite of the Texas
house, who is making his second visit
to Washington 10 seek repeal Of the
levy. Yesterday he and
other members of the Texas taX
clubs met with members Of the leg
islatures OF several other states, who
had gathered under auspices Of the
American Bankers league 10 protect
0pajDet the law
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11
The Servant Problem

Congress was asked today by Rep
resontatlve Bloom, dSmocrat, New
York, TO solve the domestic servant
problem.
He introduced today n bill to lift
immigration restrictions on Euro
pean women established beyond
question in the careers OF cook or
housemaid.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11

FOSLHI RHteS COntlnucd
Congressional action was complet-
ed today on a resolution 10 author
ize continuance OF existing postal
rates until the next session OF con 8
Igress convenes next December.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11

Average Daily Circulation For
nsst Dss. III h"'.'s ding 12,649
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-12-11

After the trial Selandcr's father.
who is Just out of the hospital and
unemployed. accompanied his son TO
the cell room below. The father
clasred the sons hand In farewell.
and his voice broke. Walter held his
face up grimly. but a minute later
he broke into sob, and father and
son went audibly as they warmly
clasped hands.
Evening star., 1925-08-31

proper fertilization requires care.
Bone meal and hard wood ashes when
used with proper discretion are con-
sidered safe. Even these should not
be scatte .. over the crown of the
plant, but around it or between the
rows. Barnyard manure, when well
rotted, may be used with care, but
never allowed to come into contact
with the peony roots. Fresh manure
should never be used. Lime may be
used
"All peony foliage should be cut
down in the Fall of the year to about
one inch above the ground and
burned. All stems which show any
signs of decay whatever should he
removed and promptly destroyed.
Never mulch peonies through the
Winter. they are perfectly hardy.
"Peonies should be planted SO that
the eyes are between and J
inches below the level OF the ground.
II the ground has been loosened to
depth of ~ to 49, inches. as it
should he, it must he firmed down so
that the root does not settle after
having been properly planted. Too
deep planting may cause poor blooms
or none at all. Too shallow planting
will leave the eyes exposed To the
weather and thus result in injury.
cultivation and moisture are the
two most essential elements in grow
ing good peonies. The ground should
be kept free from weeds and grass
only peonies should grow there. Guilt
vation should begin in the Spring as
soon as the ground can be stirred and
continued throughout the Summer so
long as weeds continue to Sprout and
Evening star., 1925-08-31

culture chemist, devotes his special
attention to peony culture. His col
lection of these Chinese flowers is one
of the largest possessed by any anna
teur in Washington. They now are
out of blossom, ending their blooming
season just before rhe "gIaas" come
in
This garden had its beginning in a
purchase of one dozen varieties of
peonies in the Fall of 1917, which
consisted of such standards as Fes-
tiva MAMMA, Felix Crousse, Ava
lanche, Octavie Demay, Mons. Dupont,
Marguerite Gerard, Eugene Bigot etc.
This collection has been increased
by additions OF the older standa rds
and the more recent originations, some
of which stand at the very summit
of peony perfection, until there are
about 70 varieties and approximat ely
500 plants. 1t is the hope of the
owner 10 obtain a collection of the
finest varieties which will do we'll in
this vicinity.
The colors run from white through
cream. light yellow, light and deep
pink TO dark red. almost black. There
are indescriba BILE color combinations
Of pink, lavender and white. of pink,
yellow and red. of red with golden
stamens. etc. The blooms are divided
into several classes, ranging from the
single to the full rose type. Fra
GRANGE is very pronounced in some
varieties which are as sweet-smelling
as a rose.
Peonies should be planted in the
Fan of the year, beginning about
September l, says Mr.. Watkins.
Spring planting is often fatal. Many
of the best growers do not sell roots
in the Spring. Peonies start growth
so early that ii is impossible
to dig them without great injury in
the Spring. Most, If not all. roots
sold in the Spring are dug in the
l'all and carried through the Winter
in cold storage. These roots cannot
possess the vitality which they had
when freshly dug,
Mr.. Watkins said: The problem of
Evening star., 1925-08-31

grow. The ground should always be
kept loose and not allowed to bake
down after hard rains"
While this garden is intended pri-
marily for peonies, the owner also
has several fine varieties of irises.
gladioli and dahlias. Perennials and
ANIMALS also find favor within the
borders.
An MISUNDERSTANDING specimen of
Magnolia macrophylla is the most con-
spicuous object on the lawn. The
leaves are very large. The blooms
measuring some 10 inches across are
in season over a period of several
weeks. The seed pods are large and
IN the Fall the opening hurs dis
close very beautiful rose -colored seeds.
Evening star., 1925-08-31

orous pursuit of the Manchurian ban
dts who are holding DIR. Harvey J.
Howard, an American eye specialist
attached to the Peking Union Medi-
cal College, for ransom. The reports
promised results in the near future
The bandits recently escaped from
a Gordon of Chinese troops who had
surrounded them and fed with their
prisoner up the Hwachwan River
Humbert Posar, an Austrian, who
was captured by bandits recently
near Harbin, has been relea sed. 4
Evening star., 1925-08-31
MACMILLAN GETS COAL.
Stop Before Reaching Godhaven
Was to Have Been Made.

The Macmillan Arctic expedition
planned to take on coal ut Umanak,
NuGsuak Peninsula, on the west coast
of Greenland, before proceeding to
Godhaven, where ancient Morse ruins
will be studied, said n dispatch received
at the Navy Department today from
Lieut.. Comdr. Byrd. A message re-
ceived yesterday said Sunday had been
set aside for the visit TO Godhaven.
Evening star., 1925-08-31
FOR BURNING ECZEMA
Apply Zemo, the Antiseptic
Liquid-Easy to Use

When applied as directed Zemo
effectively removes Eczema, quickly
stops itching. and heals skin trou-
bles. also Sores, Burns, Wounds an1
Chahng IT penetrates. cleanses and
soothcs. Zcmo is a clean, depend
able and inexpensive antiseptic
liquid that is especially adapted for
daytime use because it does not
show Trial bottle 35c, large size,
$100 Zemo Soap. antiseptic and
healing. 25c. All druggists.
Evening star., 1925-08-31

Made of we'll seasoned
lumber, natural wood fin.
ish. can be painted in any
desirable cGlor.
Evening star., 1925-08-31

$ " lie as Illustrated
strongly made, will not
wiggle, wobble or jiggle.