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New Britain herald., 1925-07-29
WIDER HUHW AIS
ONIY SOLUTION

Ccronsr Eli Mix of New Haven, in making his report regarding the collision on the Berlin turnpike on July 8. winch resulted in the deaths of a woman and her daughter and the critical injury of another daush- ter. placed responsibility for the tragedy upon the alleged reckless driving of th- Meridcn man in yclved. a]thoIgh inc girl driver Of the other automobile likewise did not use necessary caution, in the opinion of the coroner
 The accident was the result Of an attempt by one automobile to forge ahead by cutting out of line and meeting another Both machines evidently were out of line al the same time,
 The accident, like all Of its kind again emphasized the need for wider highways. If trucks and auto mobiles are to use the aanae roads
New Britain herald., 1925-07-29
TRUDEN LETTER IS
 BRANDED AS FALSE.
New Evidence Uncovered Blasts Theory of Killing in Duel
 and Suicide.

Brawley, Cal, July 2o R-Evi- dence uncovered by authorities branded as false the letter purport- ing to have been left by John Tru- den telling the story of a duel fin which he killed Henry Kirk July IS,
 At the same time other evidence tended to prove tpat the letter found in Truden's pocket and bearing his name as a signature was not writ ten by Truden. Officers believe that both Kirk and Truden died at the hands of third party and that Tru- den did not kill Kirk and then take his own life.
 The latest definite clue was the statement today by maid at the Imperial hotel that she knocked on Truden's door at o'clock Saturday morning. July IS. to tell him the time and that Truden replied, say ing that he did not wish to get up.
 This declaration refutes a state ment in the "Trudon letter" which said he and Kirk had argued on the desert near Jacumba from before dawn that Saturday until nearly noon and that finally the duel was fought in Which Kirk fell.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-29
19 YEAR OLD YOUTH IS
 HELD IN NASHUA CASE
Will Be Questioned By Police Con- cerning Movements At Time Of
 Murders.

Nashua, N. H., July % P)-A 19 year old youth was held here today for questioning regarding the deaths of Helen and Gcorgianna Gillis, aged sisters, whose bodies were found last Thursday in their home at Hudson with skulls crushed. The youth, An drew Lefebvre of Nashua, was found yesterday at the home of relatives in Fitchburg, Mass, and was brought to this city early today.
 He is a cousin Of Charles Lefe- bvre, who worked as Chore boy for the Gillis sisters and has told con flicting stories since the bodies were discovered. On the chore boys story the time of the murders was at first set as late Wednesday afternoon, young Lefebvre having said he saw Georgianna Gilis alive at 43O o'clock in that day. Later the boy changed his story and declared he had not been near the Gillis home on Wednesday.
 Andrew Lcfebvre left his home here last week to visit relatives in the Massachusetts city. Members of his family said he left Nashua on Tuesday. He has been in difficulties with the police before and at pres ent is facing charge of stealing a bicycle,
New Britain herald., 1925-07-29
Indian Spiritualist Is
 Discharged in Court

Greenfield. Mass, July 29 Rl- Chief Rheamount, Indian spiritual istic medium who vas arrested sev- eral weeks ago on a warrant charg- ing assault on a fellow medium, was freed today in district court. The case was dismissed when the com plainant, Converse Nickerson, failed to appear.
 The warrant, sworn out, charged that Rheamount struck Nickerson on the head with a guitar when the latter entered a room in which the Indian medium was conducting a seance at the Lake Pleasant spirit ualistic colony near here. It was said that Nickerson had thrown a flashlight on Rheamount, spelling the seance. Nickerson is at present on the Pacific coast.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-29
A LAST MASTERPIECE BY BRYAN

The Hast speech" of William Jcn- nings Bryan, excerps of which were given in the Herald yesterday, con- tains paragraphs that in the esti- nation of many equal the pearls of thought that first yielded him fame in his Gross of Gold" speech.
 The marvellous mastery over the play Of words that MT Bryan pos- sessed is being more generally ap- preciated now that he is dead; prob ably no man now living can con- bine the poetic possibilities of the language with such high-fying and eloquent phraseology as came na- tural to Mir. Bryan. It was a gift such as comes to few men. One can not help but admring the astonish- ing verbal virtuosity that the late commoner so completely mastered.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-29
Observations On Tie Weather

Washington, July 29.-Forecast for Southern New England: Fair tonight, slightly cooler in north and east portion. Thursday fair, Moderate fresh west and southwest winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York; Fair and continued cool tonight and Thursday: moderate northwest and west winds,
 Conditions: Pressure is rising in the eastern part of the country, but Is still relatively low at some places along the coast. There are no well defined storm areas in any part of the country this morning and fair weather with clear skies is generally the rule in all districts. Showers and thunder storms occurred dur ing the past 24 hours in the lower lake regions and eastward over New York state and New England, also in some of the southern states and the plains states section. Tenn, peratures have remained practically lnchA6@AA .s- 70
New Britain herald., 1925-07-29
THE BRYAN TREATIES
AND THE U. $.

In some of the reviews of the career of the late William Jennings Bryan his term as secretary of state between 1913 and 1915 is pointed out as having been entirely devoid of accomplishment; that he was in- effective and amateurish. This con- ccption of the commoner's work as secretary of state is not entirely in conformity with the facts. Although he left himself open to some serious criticism and toward the end broke with President Wilson over the lat tcr's stand toward Germany, the thirty Bryan peace treaties are re- gaded by all diplomats and goven- ment officials as great achievements These treaties had the unstintcd support and approval of President Wilson and passed the Senate oycrwhclmingly It is barely possi- tle that the fact Democratic sec rctary of state was their author may have had an influence in shap- Ing criticism in some circles.
 The treaties firmly tie the hands of inc nation against war with 30 nations upon the impulse Of pas sion. they continue in effect and are part Of the nations internation- al code. They provide that each siFnatory shall wait nine months brfore beginning hostilities and dur ling that time an impartial commls- sion is to investigate the points al issne and make d report, including recommendation for q solution Of dtaiculues. It is regarded in Wash inEton that none of the sisnatortes would 20 to war after waiting nine months to think it over.
 The principle embodied In the Bryan treaties. by being included ir the covenant of the League Of Ma tions. cannot be regarded as other wise than a tribute to the former secretary of states treaty achieve
New Britain herald., 1925-07-29
RUSSIAN BALLET
 STILL SPECTACLE
Has Suffered Little From ReVO.
 lutionary Transition

New York, July % Rs-The smashing down of the door in the residence of a Russian orthodox bishop with hatchets is to be follow- cd by efforts to put him in jail.
 The door 10 Bishop Adam Phillip ovsky's residence in the Cathedral of St. Nicholas in East Ninety Seventh street, was broken down last night in an attempt to serve on him a court order directing him to turn over the property to Archbishop Platon RodZestvensky.
 Meanings, shrleks and yielding of sticks came from the adherents of Bishop Adam as H. II. H. Shepherd, attorney for Archbishop Platon, and V. E, Grcaves, secretary of the or sanization claiming ownership 10 the property broke down the door.
 When 1t seemed likely that riot might result a police captain sug- gested that taking of possession be deferred
 The court order which Shepherd sought to serve notified Bishop Adam to vacate the property within five hours and a fixed fine of S250 and one months Imprisonment for failure to do so. Shepherd said his purpose had been accomplished in that he found the property still oc- cupied by Bishop Adam in defiance of the court order and that he would now seek to have the bishop fined and jailed.
 Bishop Adam had previously been adjudged in contempt of court for busting Archbishop Platon from the cathedral on July 1. Russians and Galicians have clashed several times before over the question of whether Bishop Adam or Archbishop Platon is the rightful metropolitan. The property of the Russian Orthodox church in America Is said to be worth $2S,o0o,Ooo, $ also in dispute.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-29
DISPUTE OVER FIELDING INSPECTOR

The time -honored jealousy be- tween the Common Council and the various city commissions, each at- tempting to guard their own legal powers and raising ructions when there is an apparent transgression upon their rights, found food for argument in the controversy over a deputy building inspector The only good that comes from such a con- dition Is the possibility that con- tinual watchfulness of each other keeps the Council and commissions within their charter bounds.
 The Council recently emitted howls of anger when the police and fire boards made appointments not in accordance with the Council rules; the building commission re- fused to rescind a permit ordered rescinded by the Common Council; i; and the latest disputation centered over the refusal of the building commission 10 accept an appoint ment which the charter allows the commission to make.
 The charter provides that ap- pontment of a deputy building in- spector shall be made by the build Ing commission. When Mayor Pa onessa asked the Common Council to authorize the building commits. sion to name a deputy building in- speCtor or to name q committee tC investigate the need, and if this committee found a deputy va needed, "to act he did not mean that the Common Council could delegate a sub committee to have powers greater than it had itself The words 'fo act" therefore could only mean for the committed to notify the building commission . to allow that commission 10 namt a deputy.
 The building commission was en tirely justified at the time in retus - ing to accept the action of thu Council committee in naming Coun cilman 4. N. Rutherford as deput, building inspector, The committee . in taking upon itself the power O making this appointment evidentl, acted beyond it's charter powers and the mayor was on solid lcga ground when he notified the Coun Gil committee 10 this effect.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-29
Flowers That BlOOmed Ages Ago Brought to U. $.

Chicago. July 29 R)--Flowers that hloomed in ancient Egypt. twenty centuries before Cleopatra, and wheat and barley taken into royal tombs to sustain Pharaohs on their post mortem travels, have been brought here by Professor James Henry Breasted, noted egyptologist of the University of Chicago.
 The collection, which includes dates, olives, pomegranates and flowers from funeral garlands, was given to Professor Bre asted by Dr. George Schweinfurth of Berlin, 90 year old archeologist, who spent fifty years assembling it, Professor Breasted has given the collection to the university.
 Some of the flowers came from the tomb of Amenophis l, early predecessor of the. more famous Anne Ophis III, who built the tenn pie at Luxor.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-29
g Fears Ago Today

pr. J. E. Martin las accepted an appointment to the hospital staff
 The receipts of the water depart ment this year are excellent. Yes terday was the last day for the re- ceipt of the water rent, and $4,500 was taken in. The receipts from April 10 August are $25,1O3.56, a gain of about $2,5OO over last year.
 The state board of health exam- ined the sewer beds in Berlin yes- terday and will ask New Britain to submit a report on it's sewage dis posal so that the state may know if the location is suitable and the methods practicable.
 Trumpeter Scheuy of the First Regiment has called meeting Of the company trumpetnrs to be held at Hartford for the purpose of in struction.
 Officer Cosgrove had q lively time with three lost children yesterday. He found them on North Main street, but they could not tell where they lived. He started for the po- lice station, but when he reached East Main street the older two said they lived out that way, He let them go and continued on with the youngest who was identified at the station by a man and taken away, Then three girls came in after the child and Cosgrove chased the man, finally convincing him that he had been mistaken in his identi1catton and took the child away.
 The committee on water supply and lights has made its annual ir- sroction tour and Chairman Pinches reports that all electric lights and Welsbachs are doing duty,
 F. G. Stevenson of PIainville, for merly with the P. &; F. Corbin Co.,, is to be superintendent of the F. N. Welch Mfg. Co. of Forestville,
 The column, Both Within and Without What the Ladies Should Wear, and Cook For Us," contains a description of q three-piece skirt requiring IA yards Of 42-inch material.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-29

ment. In the League the principle of a nine-months wait and an im- partial investigation binds 52 na- tions-or all civilized nations except the United States, Mexico, Germany and Turkey. Nations which did not sign the Bryan treaties were Ger many Japan, Mexico and Turkey; but Germany was making negotia- tions to sign when the World War broke out, and Japan was hesitating because the anti-alien land con- troyersy had pot been settled: Mex leo was in the throes of a revolu- ton and Turkey was suffering from diplomatic indiscretons of the past
 IL can be said In criticism of the achievement that just the two na- tons whose signatures would have been of most value to the United States-Japan and Germany-did not sign;it can be replied in justice that they might have signed within reasonable time had the World War not started. And there are many of the opinion that had the European nations involved in the early phases of the World War waited even month before begin ming hostilities there would have been no war,
 By its adhesion to the League of Nations Japan is bound by the prin- ciple of a waiting period in her re- lations with 51 other nations. If Germany enters the League in the near future, she also will be bound by the principle. But in neither case would the principle bind them in connection with the United States, so long as this nation is not mem- Der of the League.
 There should be credit where credit Is due. If these treaties are to be construed as valuable adjuncts to peaceful international relations with 30 nations, then MT. Bryan as their author was entitled to all the credit their negotiation reflect upon his name and memory. From this standpoint they are his greatest monument. IT they are not valuable and increasingly few are of this opinion-then and only then are they entitled to be ignored by com mentators,
 1 Our opinion is that the principle underlying the treaties was sound and that it's adoption by the League of Nations tends 10 contribute proof 10 this end.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-29
To Buy Radio Set for
 Junior Republic Boys

Probation Officer Edward c. Con- molly is chairman of a committee of the State Probation Officers associa- tion which has undertaken to raise money to furnish and install radio set in the Junior Republic at Litch- field. Probation Officer Connolly said today that he felt 1t was a. worthy cause and one In which a large number of local people are in- terested. His duties as probation officer making it impossible for him to carry on a personal canvass for the fund, Mir. Connolly said that anybody desiring to contribute any sum, small or large, can send it to his office at police headquarters.
 The Junior Republic is an institu- tion for boys and some time ago a delegation of youths from there were the guests of the local Rotary club at luncheon, the president of the Republic being the speaker of the occasion. A visit to Litchfield was made short time after by members of the local club as guests of the boys.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-29
\ MORE PROSPEROUS
 RAILROAD

IT Nlll IdN . pctH llpliItN that lIll- mediately after the New Haven railroad was granted 40 per cent increase in committing fare from points in New York state 10 the metropolis, and 20 percent from Connecticut points, the company announced the second encouraging financial report in two years. The net income of the company for the first half of the present year has been S2,663,574, an Increase of s2,- l9o,Q6o over the same period last year. Indications are the net earn ings of the company for the year will be between five and six millions of dollars.
 T h @ increase in communication rates ought to increase the esti- mated net earnings for the re- mainder of the year. Commuters forced to pay the increased rates are now more certain than ever that they were not necessary. The net income of the railroad for June was s552,619, compared with s65,- PA for June a year ago. This rep resents increased business and no doubt will be gratifying to everyone in New England.
 Nearly two years ago the New Haven railroad was considered ripe for receivership. following the re- port of an investigating commission. Railroad officials greatly resented the intimation, and the report at least inspired them to renewed ef- forts to avoid such climax. In this they have been successful and are entitled to due credit.
 Luck has been with the New Ha- ven since that time. Two years ago the railroad still suffered from the effects of a severe winter; since that time there have been mild winters and curtailed expenditures as a re- suit. Two years ago the railroad also was suffering from the after math of the shopmen's strike, which was a particularly expensive industrial crisis for the railroad. , New England, although many of | its citizens have been inclined to be somewhat critical of the railroad, has in no wise been inclined 10 de- cline assistance. The floating of the recent bond issue was a case In point The loyalty of New England to the railroad received widespread comment throughout the nation. This act indebted the railroad to the citizens of the cities it serves and good will should be repaid by as good service as it is possible 10 give.
 It is evident from the last f1nan- cial report of the railroad that 1t is firmly on the road to becoming a prosperous property once more. It is said that New England needs prosperous railroads and will bene- fit more from such properties than from those operating just a few steps ahead of the sheriff or the receiver. The financial report of the New Haven therefore is gratifying
 not only to the directors and the
 stockholders but to the public al
 large. The railroad has reached
 turn in it's financial history and i!
 showing a steady improvement. Ant
 that is considerable considering 'h'
 past.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-29
N. Y. Plans New Law
 Governing Baby Farms

New York, July 29 7s-As a re- suit of the disclosures concerning the Geisen-Volk baby farm and the sen tence of the proprietress to state prison, Health Commissioner Mona ghan announced today his depart ment would licenee no more baby farms of the type where more than six infants are kept at one time. Mrs. August Geisen-Volk was con- victed of baby substitution and it was shown that she boarded several more children than she was licensed
New Britain herald., 1925-07-29
The Policeman

By Stanley M. Gales A cop enjoys happy days Where'er he pounds the beat: He always Chucks beneath the chin The nursemaids trim and neat, Swell ladies smile as he goes by And all the cooks contest To see which one can feed the man The food he likes the best. The hardest thing he has 10 do Is learn to twirl his stick: If l were staring life again, His job I'd surely pick, When crowds are round It must be
 fun To say Keep moving. youse!" And when folks have been robbed,
 10 hunt
 For funny things called "clews" What sport it is for him to jump Right into any fight And legally to Wallop men, To whack them left and right! And if his corns begin to ache, With ease he can assal Some hapless skate, arrest the chap And ride with him to jail,
New Britain herald., 1925-07-29
Death Stroke" Kills
 Within Twenty Miles

San Francisco, Cal, July 29 IP'- Demonstration of destructive force which he has invented will be car ried out on a United States battle ship off the coast of California, Dr. Edwin R. Scott of Detroit has an- nounced. Dr. Scott, who is said to have sold the French government the "Killalite" artillery shell during the World war, calls his new muni- ton the death stroke" He claims for it that it will kill life with which it comes in contact within a radius of 20 miles. The naval demonstra- ton will take place within two months, the Detroit inventor said.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-29
TENNIS STARS SAILS

Paris, July 29 R-Jean Borotra will leave for New York today on the steamer Suffern as the advance guard of Frances Davis Cup tennis hope for the singles, and Jacques Brugnon and Max Deeuigis, captain of the team, will sail on the Majestic August 12.
 Both Lacoste and Borotra will play in the American championships.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-29
HEAT WAVE IN SWEDEN

Halmo, Sweden, July 29 Rl-An unprecedented heat wave has swept over Sweden the past week, causing several deaths, many fires in fac tories, farms and forests through lightning, drownings, sailing acci- dents and damage to crops by hail storms. The damage is estimated at several million kroner.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-29
FIGHT TO DRAW

Cleveland, O., July 29 R-Carl Trcmaine and Johnny Farr boxed ten furious rounds to draw at Taylor bowl here last night. The referees decision was decidedly un- popular with the crowd, which thought that Tremaine had won. The bout had been advertised as for the bantamweight championship of Cleveland.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-29
CONCERT PIANIST HURT

New York, July 29 Wl-Winifred
 Byrd. concert pianist, having been struck by an automobile on Fifth avenue, was being treated at her apartment today for fractures of the ribs and other injuries. The auto mobile was driven by Robert Goulet of Danbury, Conn. After the acci- dent he stopped to aid the pianist.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-29
Y VOLUNTEERS SAIL

Havana, Cuba, July 29 Pl-An- swering the call made by the Spanish consul-general in Havana, 1S1 volunteers sailed for Spain in the steamer Antonio Lopez yester- day to enlist in the foreign legion being recruited for service against the Riffians in Morocco. The men are mostly South Americans who are seeking adventure.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-29
BORAH'S STATEMENT
He Plans To Bring Chinese Question
 Before Next Session of congress "To Prevent Trouble

Boise, Idaho, July 29 LR - The Chinese situation will be brought be- fore the senate at the next session of congress, Senator Borah of Idaho declared in an address yesterday,
 "I will do so not because I want trouble, but because l believe that it is the only way to prevent trou- ble," the chairman of the foreign re- lations committee said. "The atti- tude of the foreign powers toward China is keeping that nation from progressing and maintaining order Unless the foresn governments con- form 10 new conditions, respect the territorial rights of China, treat Chinese labor with justice and give the government revenue upon which she can live, we are going to have a condition in the Orient which evory- one who loves peace will regret
New Britain herald., 1925-07-29

it Is clear that the drivers of the faster machines will endeavor 10 get ahead of the slower trucks. In such operations caution Is not always ap- piled.
 Every such accident advertises the need for wider highways. Un- fortunately, to widen the existing main thoroughfares will cost con- siderable money Ultimately 1t will have to be done.