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New Britain herald., 1925-06-06
GLASS DAY FROLICS
 HELD AT WESLEYAN
Lighter Events Follow Inauguration of Uni
 versity President

Middletown, June 6. (AP)-Class Day and the alumni frolic today were combinations of the program which started off yesterday with the inauguration of Dr. James L. Mc- Conaughy as tenth president of Wes- leyan university. The alumni body is the largest gathering of this kind in many years and the entertain ment of 1t more elaborate than ever before.
 The class day exercises were fSld tor alumni trustees showed the cleo tion of Stephen H. Olin. '66, of New York, after whom the new library Is to be named, and of Arthur F. Goodrich, '99 of New York city.
 The alumni frolic included athle- tic contests. The alumnae held their own reunion apart from that of their male classmates.
 The alumni parade preceded a luncheon, and later all gathered on the plot on which will rise the chemical laboratory in memory of Col. Wm. Henry Hall of Wilmington. Conn.,, '92, and two other members of the Hall family. The first spade ful of earth was dug by Mrs. Ida Hall Jones, sister of the late Col. Hall, and the address was by Presi- dent McConaughy.
 In the afternoon the alumni in showy raiment marched to Andrus field to witness the ball game be- tween Wesleyan and Amherst.
 Late today and tonight the class reunion dinners will be held.
 At the class day exercises, Fred erick c. Thomas, of Philadelphia was marshal. Theodore c. Lyman, of Montclair, N. J., class president, the member who addressed President McConaughy. The latter replied. The class history was by John H. c. R. Whiteley, of Philadelphia, the class poem by Leonard B. Beach, of Elmhurst, L. l., the presentation or the class will, by Henry Gallien, Jr., of Albany, N. Y, the cup ceremony was carried out by H. W. Schweiker, of Albany, N. T., the pipe ceremony by r. B. Mclean of Cromwell, Conn.
 The planting of the ivy beside the college chapel followed and the ivy address was by Irviel N. Howard of Chicopeee Falls, Mass.
 Eighty-nine men were in the graduating class.
 There were 27 reunion classes here, and each group had its own distinctive garb. The non-reunion classes will have dinner tonight in Fayerweather gymnasium. When all the dinners are over the classes will unite In a sing on the campus led by former glee club members.
 The illumination of the campus last night and during the commence ment season will be by electricity. An electric 1881" Is over the en- trance of North college, the year of Wesleyan's founding, and "1915' is elsewhere displayed.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-06
REINS7ATE INSURANCE
 IN LAST MINUTE RUSH
New Britain Ex-Service- men Take Out Total
 of S35,OOO

Hartford, June 6.-Since the h. auguration of his intensive campaign urging upon all disabled ex-service men the necessity of reinstating their government insurance Major T. J. Bannigan, regional manager of the bureau in Connecticut, an- nounces that insurance in the amount of s1,3e0,OOO has been re. instated to date. By announcement to the daily press to the welfare or- ganizations and to the servicemen's organizations, the regional veterans bureau in Connecticut brought to the attention of each ex-soldier, sail or and marine the purpose of the campaign and the necessity for prompt action. In addition to these agencies, each of the 5000 claim ants, either receiving compensation or vocational training pay. were contacted either in person or by mail. In view of the extreme im- portance of the task, confronting this office, Major Bannigan assumed sharge in person of the work and organized flying squadrons to visit the principal cities in Connecticut. James F. Daley was placed in charge of these squadrons to visit cities ad- jacent to Hartford and Niels l. Poul. sen to visit those contiguous to New Haven. In this manner the entire state was covered and any ex-serN- iceman desiring specific and com plete information was assured of the
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New Britain herald., 1925-06-06
CHILDREN CHRISTENED IN
 CHAPEL OF CATHEDRAL
Jane and Miriam Hall Lewis Prin- cipals in Ceremony at Wash
 mgton This Afternoon
tspeeial to the Berald)


 Washington, D. C., June '6.-Jane and Miriam Hall Lewis, daughters of MT. and Mrs. Edwin N. Lewis, formerly of New Britain, were christened this afternoon at the evening prayer service in the Beth lehem chapel of the National Cathe- dral on Mount Saint Alban. The Very Reverend G. c. F. Bratenahl, dean of the cathedral, officiated.
 Among the sponsors for the chil- dren were Mary L. Wright and Har- riet S. Wright of New York city, for many years residents of New Britain; Robert E. MacAlarney, managing editor of the Ladies' Home Journal; and Roswell Dague of N. W. Aver 6: Sons, Philadelphia advertising agents.
 Robert Alderman, son of Mir. and Mrs. Carl w. Alderman of New York, was christened at the same service. MT. Alderman and MT. Lewis are associated in publicity work in New York city, both being officers of the National Cathedral Foundation, which is directing the nationwide effort to complete Washington cathedral, where wood- row Wilson and Admiral George Dewey nre buried.
 Mrs. Lewis and her daughters will leave Washington next Monday for Hartford, where they will be the guests of her mother, Mrs. Henry A. Hall before going to Short Beach, Branford, for part of the summer.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-06
CALLED
 TO VIEW BOY SLAYER
Eight Year Old Youngster Who Killed Baby May Be
 Mentally Deficient

Cambridge, Mass, June 6. (AP) -Alienists will examine eight year
 old John Veres of Lowell to deter
 mine his mental capacity. Judge Nelson E. Brown in Middlesex su- perior court ruled yesterday after the boy had been arraigned before him on an idictment chaging first degree murder. On his own admis- sion Veres with a younger compan- lon pushed Vivian NJ. Husson, an in- fant of 19 months, into the Merri- mac river, Lowell, and pelted her with stones until she sank. He was indicted by the Middlesex grand jury today for murder.
 As the prisoner took his place in the courtroom holding the hand of deputy sheriff the boy smiled at officers whom he had come to know as friends. He is so small that the top of his head did not reach up to the rail. A plea of not guilty was entered in his behalf and Assistant District Attorney Charles F. Law renee told the court the child was incapable and asked that an allenist be appointed to examine him as to his mental capacity. He asked that Veres be detained until the exam nation had been made.
 The judge ruled as requested and the boy toddled away in care of the big deputy sheriff. Returning to his play room at the ex-chamber chair where the jail officers have provid- ed him with wealth of toys. He is said to be the youngest person ever charged with serious crime in this state. Under the Massachusetts statute a child between the, ages of seven and seventeen has a presump- tion of incapacity and in order to be found guilty of a crime must be proved to have had the capacity to the crime charged against him.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-06
London Press Satisfied

London, June 6.-Press comment upon the Alhed disarmament note to Germany maintains for the most part that the demands are just and the tone of the note moderate. and friendly
 The Times assures Germany that Cologne will certainly be evacuated as soon as these very moderate de- mands are faithfully executed" It avows that the most conspicuous fact in the situation is that France and Great Britain were unitedly making an effort to establish a real peace in Europe. The Times says it should not be difficult for Ger many to comply with the Allied de- mands and adds that when this compliance Is made 1t will certainly not be difficult for the Allies to evacuate Cologne.
 The liberal Daily News, which has been antagonistic to the French postwar attitude regarding Ger many, doubts whether these sus- picions against Germany have any solid foundation notwithstanding the "undoubted existence in Ger many of a fanatical, mischief-mak- ing war party, such as can be found in every country"
 The News agrees that Germany must make good any real defaults of her disarmament obligations, but thinks some of the Allied demands are pettyfogging. It says that 1t remains to be seen how far the Allied allegations are justified and 10 what extent the notes demands are practicable. In any event, adds the News, there is doubt whether if Is possible for Germany 10 fulfill tbe demands within the time limi, fxed by the Allies.
 Paris Press Silent
 Paris, June 6. CAP)-Although printing a considerable amount of German comment on the allied dis armament note, the Paris morning papers as yet have little to make themselves.
 The note is generally described as drafted in most conciliatory terms and as allowing the German govern- ment 10 hasten the evacuation of the Cologne zone. If only 1t is prepared 10 show good will"
 The tone of the communication is described as extremely courteous and credit is taken for the mention made in 1t hat the Dawes repara- ton plan is being faithfully executed by Germany.
 It is also pointed out that the allies express their willingness 10 withdraw their control commission
New Britain herald., 1925-06-06
Brakeman Injured When
 His Head Hits Bridge

Meriden, June 5.--E. A. Dsv,s. Of Hinsdale, Mass, New Haven road brakeman, is at the local hospital with his skull fractured as the re- suit of striking the CGmp street bridge when his train. Springfield New Haven freight, while running onto a siding at the local yards early this morning. He lay uneon- seious on top of a car until his pligh, was discovered by the other mem- bers of the crew. His recovery is expected.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-06
Auto Hits Coal Pile
 After Breaking Fence

An automobile driven apparently by a novice, climbed the Winter street grade onto Elm street last night, became confused when car came along Elm street and stepped on the gas. Ills machine plunged across Elm street and through fence surrounding a factory yard. II came to pause when 1t tried to bury itself in a pile of soft coal.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-06
SENTENCED TO DEATH
Former Russian General and c1- Ycar-Old Polish Beauty Found Guilty of Espionage for Poland.

kiev, Russia, June 6. (AP)- General Belavin, commander of the Southern Russian army during the World War, and Nina Krzeczkosvka, beautiful 21-year- old girl, today were sentenced to death by a war tribunal. after having been found guilty of espionage for Poland.
 Fourteen accomplices. including the girls mother and two young women, were sentenced to imprison- ment and hard labor for terms rang ing from three to 10 years.
 The judge said there has been much Polish espionage in Russia. The court room was denSely packed with workmen and officials of the Red army, who cheered the sentence.
 It was believed the death sentence of the girl will be commuted by the central executive committee.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-06
Hartford Youth Drovus

Ierryyilie. June 6. (AP)-Jogr krewiski, r, of Hartford. wa> drowned in the reservoir on Tow fill last night while bathing. H, got beyond his depth. could moi swim and pulled down twice his nrother-in-law, Clarence W. Fish,t or this place, who had seized him in a rescue effort. The. medical exam. iner gave an opinion of accidental drowning after firemen had worked an hour to recover the body.
 The funeral will be held in Hart tord where parents, sisters and two brothers of the youth live.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-06

Berlin, June 6. (AP)-All Berlin newspapers except the Rote Fahne, communist organ, denounced the de- mands of the allied disarmament note. They agree in avowing that the length of time required to draft the note shows upon what weak foundations 1t rests"
 The Rote Fahne merely observes: "The Von Hindenburg government will not lag behind the previous gov crnments In submissiveness to the allies"
 Sovereignty Lost.
 The Deutsche Tages Zeitung says: "The final proof is now furnished that the allies will treat us as people who have lost their sovereignty"
 The Boersen Zeitung characterizes the note as "an affront to German honor," and says: "The mountain has labored and brought forth ri- diculous mousse"
 The Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung finds the allied charges 50 laughable that the most naive military tgno- ramus can see their absurdity. For the American citizen, who with loans pays for the armaments of France, Poland, and other satellites of Amer ica, this note speaks an eloquent lan- guage."
 The Germania says: This note proves again that the Versailles peace treaty does not give peace, but is an instrument for keeping alive the spirit of war. If the allies really want peace they should further the spirit of conciliation and understand ing in Germany. and not, through petty chicancery, make the blood of even the most peaceful German boil"
 The Vossische Zeitung believes the demands to dismantle important tn- dustrial plants means the dtsarming of Germany industry. not the dis of German defense forces.
 "The real point at issue" says the Vossische zeitung, lis the weaken ing of Germany's industrial ability as with English industry"
 Reminded of Defeat.
 The Vorwaerts says the note Ire minds Germany in the most painful manner that it is a defeated state.
 Such minute interference with the affairs Of Germanys police and defense forces might be suffer- able If coming from an authority standing above all states equally, and dealing out the same measure to all, but the fact remains that only the defeated nation is compelled to dis arm," concludes the Vorwaerts.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-06
CONFERENCE AGREES
Geneva Meeting Decides What MiI- itary Supplies Shall Be Subject To Full Publicity.

Geneva, June 6.-(AP)-The h. ternational Conference for the linn itation of traffic in arms today agreed upon what military supplies should be subject to full publicity under the proposed convention. and approved ten articles of that docu- ment.
 The decision to place warships in a special category caused Christian L. Lange, Norwegian pacifist and delegate to the conference to in quire ironically why the most for midable weapon of the war was treated with such special politeness He declared this action would in crease the difficulties of securing ratification of the convention by some countries.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-06
Riffian Leaders Attack
 Comes as Big Surprise

Paris, June s. tAP)-Neus g that Ahd-Ei-krim had started a new of- fensive against the French In Moroc- GO came as a surprise here, as only e4 hours earlier Premier Painleyo had described the situation as sta bilized, without expectation of any military operation on a large scale in the immediate future.
 Concentrations Of Riff troops on both wings, northwest of Bibane and north of Kiffane, had been reported in the last few days, however, and the attack came just between these points or the Taounat Heights, commanding the route from Tetouan Gin the Spanish zone) to Fez
New Britain herald., 1925-06-06
30 FIREMEN OVERCOME
Heat Too Much For New York Smoke Eaters Fighting $250,000 Blaze This Morning

New York, June 6. (AP)-Thirty fremen were temporarily overcome by heat while fighting a flye-alarm fire which destroyed the plant of the Standard Wood Working company ih Brooklyn today. The loss is estimat- ed at S250,000.
 Four aIarms had been turned In when Fire Chief Kenlon, fearing that two large tanks of gasoline nearby would be ignited, turned in a fifth alarm. The Standard Oil company, owner of the tanks, drained them when informed of the danger.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-06
Agnes Ayers Robbed But
 The Theft Looks "PhOney"

Hollywood, Cal, June (AP)-A shabbily dressed gunman entered the home Of Agnes Ayres, motion picture actress here yesterday, locked the actress negro maid in a closet, and then ransacked the house of jewelry and clothing said to be valued at slO.00O. police were told by Manuel Reachi. husband of Miss Ayres, Reachi. an attache of the Mexican consulate here. said he heard the cries of the imprisoned maid when he came home from his office.
 The police are checking carefully Reachi's story as there are some parts of it which have not been ade- quately explained. they said.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-06
Drowns At Danbury

Dahpury June 6.-The body n. harry Lynch, 2i, was recorerpo. shortly after o'clock this urornin Tn a swimming hole at Four Brifp.s on the outskirts of the city. Lynr,. "ith several companions walked i. the swimming place late last pieht ae was taken with cramps and snn, Poiice and others searched sever. hours before the body was founJ
New Britain herald., 1925-06-06
PLANS BIG AIR PORT
Town of Stratford May Become Home Port of An Oceanic Air plane Service.

Bridgeport, June 6 (AP)-Pro- posals are being made, it was learned today to the town of strat- ford, by Dr. Armin DeMuth, a prominent New York engineer, for the acquiring of large tract of meadow land, including water front age on Long Island Sound for the establishment of hangers, factory and boat harbor. in connection with projected trans oceanic air port, centrafizing at Bridgeport. from which it IS proposed to operate fast flying boats. 10 British, European and other foreign ports, carrying passengers, mails and freight. The tract in question is situated in Lordship, a section of the town of Stratford.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-06
DEFINITE PLANS MADE
 FOR AMUNDSEN SEARCH
Auxiliary Committee in New York to Cooperate With Macsfilian tn
 Reconnoitering

Oslo, Norway .Juen 6 (AP)- Captain Amundsen's auxiliary com mittee in New York Is to be asked to take charge, in cooperation with Donald B. MacMillan's all-American expedition. of the work of reconnoi- tsring west Greenland for traces of the members of Amundsen's polar flying party.
 This decision was reached at a meeting here of air chiefs and Arc tic experts, including Captain Otto sverdrup, Major Gunnar Isachen and the Danish naval captain, Gott- fried Hansen. who was Amundsen's mate when he sailed through the northwest passage and who laid de- pots for Amundsen at Cape Calum- bia and other places in west Green land.
 The French explorer-Dr. Jean Charcot--will be asked to search the territory around east Greenland, while the Norwegian expedition aboard the steamer Ingertre will pa- trol around Spitzbergen, Amundsen's starting point.
 The Ingertre was due to leave the naval station at Horten some time today. bearing two airplanes In charge of naval flying corps. Two American journalists and an Ameri- can motion picture man are accom- panying the party. The latest weath- e. reports say Spitzbergen is en- veloped in fog.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-06
Chicago Faces Water Famine - Gotham Cops Feet Stick to Melted Pavement-Egg Is Fried on Washington Street in Nine Minutes.
MANY PERSONS
 DROWN BATHING

|hicago' June 6. (AP)-The tot, .oi the heat wave and it's accon pansins storms stood at 2SS today ts 90 persons having died througbouf tue country yesterday from causes 'raceapie to the torrid weather :,
 Ihe east suffered the greatest F.; day in the matter of victims of ,ha
 ar blockade" there being 6s easf or ohio and only 29 in the Bpckeys s.ate and westward. In addition .1 ,Here was l death from the heat a Montreal, Canada.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-06
 POLICEMEN ATTEND VETERANS FUNERAL Turn Out in Full Force for
 Obsequig Of Frank English HIGH MASS OF REQUIEM 
Solemn Services Conducted At Church Of St. John the Evangelist
 With Rev. Thomas J. Laden As Celcbrant--Patrolmen Are Bearers

All activity at police court was ad- journed at S:S0 o'clock this morning in order that as many New Britain policemen as possible might be able to attend the funeral of Policeman Frank NJ. English. the veteran of the force. who died suddenly Thursday morning. Members of the local force acted as pail and flower bear CTS, the funeral being held at the home, 211 Falrview street at s:3O and at the Church of St. John the Evangelist at 9. Rev. Thomas J. Laden was celebrant at the funeral mass, Rev. Charles Coppens, deacon, Rev. F. V. Grikis subdeacon, and Rev. Walter Lyddy, master of cere- monies. All four officiated at the committal service at the grave.
 A notable gathering of New Brit ain city officials and citizens, headed by Mayor Paonessa. and former Mayor Qulgley, Chief of Police Hart and former Chief Rawlings, attend ed the funeral.
 Fifty policemen led by Chief Hart, formed guard of honor, marching at the head of the cortege both from the home to the church and from the church to the cemetery. As the body was being taken into the church, and again as 1t was be- ing taken cut, the officers, all in uniform. stood at attention at the church entrance.
 The following police officers were bearers: Gustave Hellberg, Clarence Lanpher. Charles Mccarthy, Charles Johnson, Dennis Nealon and Alfred E. Atwater. Patrolman Daniel Cos grove and Clarence Kumm acted as flower bearers.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-06
No Relief SCcn

New Haven June s, (AP)-With deaths reported from several cities and towns throughout the state ana many heat prostrations. Connecticut continues 10 suffer from the iorri wave.
 Weather bureau officials her could see no relief from the heai at least not until after Sunday was pointed out that thp nesres rain was in the Dakotas and that ti' heat band had broadrned out CO siderable in the past 9i hours
 The highest temperature report here yesterday Was 94 q though thermometers in the sir. reached the 100 mark. T. vas ihr degrees warmer at 1b last night th. it was Thursday night
New Britain herald., 1925-06-06
CIVIL WAR IN CHINA NOW
 SEEMS UNAVOIDABLE, BOTH
 FACTIONS READY TO FIGHT
At Last Dog Is Found On Which Pleas Can't
 Be Induced to Feast

Washington, June 6. tAP)-A dog on which fleas will not re- main has been found by the de- partment of agriculture.
 Experts of the department, which uses dogs to fatten fieas to lest germicides, found bull pup on which no kind of flea would live. As fast as the insects were placed on the dog they would hop off and now scientists are trying to find out the secret of his defensive armament.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-06

Springfield, Mass June 6.-tAP9 The fourth day of bIistering heat here' which sent the mercury up to lOS degrees on Main street caused one death and one serious prostra- ton. An S1 year old woman, found dead in her Willimantic home this morning, was pronounced by the medical examiner as dead due to the excessive heat. One man, overcome on the street here this afternoon is in Springfield hospital and may die.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-06
NEW HAMPSHIRE MARSHAL.

Washington, June 6. CAPl-Alfred J. Chretien of Manchester, today was appointed United States marshal for New Hampshire.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-06

Worcester, Mass. June 6.-(AP)- The unrelenting torrid wave caused four deaths in Worcester and vicin- ity. Five prostrations were reported. Schools were closed and in many places industries was suspended.
 Mir. Celina Landry, S5, of Worces- ter, was found dead in her bedroom a victim of the heat. The old wom- an had apparently tried to dress but was overcome as she was partially dressed when found.
 Albert, 5 months old child of Mir and Mrs. Robert B. Reid of Barre. died from the heat.
 Webster reported deaths, Ed mond Philie, 5S and Zeb Dupre Of Dudly. Philio was found dead in his bed at the Durffee house.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-06

Meriden, June 6. tAFD A ten. perature Of l10 in the sun was re corded here yesterday afternoon with thermometers in some parts Oi the city reported as several degree higher.
 The heat wave resulted in aAl schools being closed at noon, ans several factories shut down earlhss than usual. Swimming pools wars crowded. Last night many were sleeping in public parks.
 Worcester, June S CAPf-Two fell victims Of heat here today. Michael Lawler. ss years old was found life
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