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New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
Senate Wants to Know
 About L0aning EmplOyes

Washington, June LP)-A resolu- tion requesting the alien property custodian to inform the senate re- gardine the "loaning" of employees from his office to other government al bureaus was adopted yesterday by the senate.
 Senator Norris. republican, Ne braska. author of the measure, said he had been informed that the White House, the department of justice and other agencies Of the government had been using employees from the alien property custodian's office and that one such employe had for a time served as social secretary to Mrs. Coolidge.
 There is a provision in the last independent offices appropriation bill allowing one department of the gov ernment to draw upon another for employees. but the Nebraska senator said this could not be interpreted to mean that the alien proprety custo- dians office could be called upon in such cases since employees there are paid out of the alien enemy funds held in trust.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
LOCARNO PACT IS
 FINALLY RATIFIED
French Senate Passes lt--BriaDd
 Defends Germany

Paris June LPe-The senate rati- fled the Locarno security agree ments yesterday after Premier Briand made a plea in their behalf. The vote was 272 to $.
 The Locarno pacts." the premier declared, justify neither exaggerat- cd optimism nor the exaggerated pessimism which they have caused. They are relative, They should be regarded ohjectiyely apart from all party considerations"
 He courended that the pacts com- plcted the treaty of Versailles; they filled in part of the gap left by non- ratification Of the Anglo-American guaranty pact. It only remained to complete the diplomatic agreement by an economic one, for he said, "a people not enjoying economic and f. nancIal liberty, will seek to conquer it in order to escape from bondage harder to endure than that imposed by war"
 Germany has been criticized for signing the Russo German treaty, but in his opinion the treaty did not possess the character attributed to it. It was, in effect. but q treaty of neutrality.
 Had there been no Iocarno pacts. the premier declared, lean ing forward imprcssively, do you think that the treaty would have been nothing but treaty of neu- trality? We have been formally as- sured that this treaty Is essential lv pacific and in no way affects Germany's obligations by reason of treaties and accords subscribed to previously That Is the declaration I am authorized to make and add that if Russia is really inl- bued with subyersive aims, Ger many will find herself, by reason of her treaty with Russia and her close proximity to that country, in q difficult situation"
 The love of peace, the premier insisted, was perfectly compatible with adequate national security, and It was duty to attempt even the impossible 10 prevent war. France and Germany he went on, "are two great peoples each having their good qualities and de- fleets. Do you believe that those two peoples must be eternally con- deuned to rend each other? l can- not, won't believe it."
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
Three More Complaints
 Are Officially Dropped

Washington, June N) Three more cases where complaints were dropped under agreed stipuations without publication of the names of offending firms were made public yesterday by the federal trade com mission, Commissioner Nugent and in some cases, Commissioner Thomp- son dissented on the ground that the public was entitled 10 know the facts regarding the concerns in volyed,
 Atislabeling, false advertising. and misleading corporate names were the basis of the proceedings; use of the word linen" in connection with advertising other fabrics entering into two cases, while use of the ex- pression Fashioned" hosiery 10 describe what is actually known as seamless" stockings formed another charge. \ third case involved ad- vertising system of printing sta tionery stimulating engraving work as "cngraving."
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
Aged Veteran, Pardoned
 Once, Again in Tolls

Pickens, $. C., June 3 P-Asa Patterson. aged Union veteran of Pickens county. Georgia. pardoned from life prison term that he might go home to die, is serving q chain gang sentence in Pickens county South Caroline for a prohi- bition violation.
 Patterson began serving a life prison term in Georgia more than a year ago. after eluding the authori- ties for over 40 years. He was con- victed of murder, but escaped from the Pickens county, Georgia, jail, and retained freedom until more than a year ago, when he paid q Christmas visit to his old Georgia home.
 Pardoncd from the Georgia prison several weeks ago because Of physical disabilities. Patterson began serving his chain gang sentence here after the supreme court denied a new trial.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
MISS MULLIGAN HONORED
New Britain Resident Elected Sec retary of Hartford County League of Women Voters.

Miss Rose Mulligan of this city was elected secretary Of the Hart ford County League Of Women Vot- CTS at the annual meeting held yes- terday at the Congregational parish house, Windsor. Other officers elect cd were: Chairman, Mrs. Charlotte B. A. Lundgoard. West Hartford first vice chairman. Mrs. A. II. Nightman, Hartford second vice chairman, Mrs. Glover Campbell Windsor; third vice chairman. Mrs. E. NJ, Dustin, Hartford; fourth vice chairman, Mrs. E. Nj. Shelton, South Manchester; treasurer, Mrs. Leon Alling, kensington; press chairman, Miss Elizabeth Jones. ColIinsville
 There was a large and enthusias- tie meeting and an interesting pro- gram was provided, Miss Mary BulkleN state president of the league, spoke on "The Purpose of the League" Mrs Herbert Knox Smith on The National Conven- tion;" Mrs. Lida Chapin Clark on Summer Caucuses and Fall Elec- tions," and Judge Epaphro1itus Peck on "The Wadsworth- Garrett Amendment to the Constitution"
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
MURDER AND SUICIDE
Chicago Woman Poisons Baby Boy and Daughter, Then Takes Own Iife-Jcalous. Husband Says.

Chicago, June 5 (H9 -- Tired Of life, Mrs. NJ. D. Tillman yesterday poisoned her baby boy. 1S months old, and a daughter. and then end ed her own life,
 The woman left note which said she "could not stand this life any longer" and that she was taking the children out of their misery because the boy Is already eeinning to show the character istics of his father"
 A bottle which had contained poison was found near the three bodies.
 Clutched in the woman's hand was a copy of Ibsens tragic dra- ma, 'The Dolls House"
 Melvin TilIman. the husband and father. and sales manager for an Alabama pipe company with head quarters here. declared his wife had been jealous of his secretary who came here from Alabama with the Tillman family.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
RAISING OF SUI
 STILL FAR AWAY
Eight More Diving Days at Least
 Are Needed
New London, June 5 P}-After

New London, June R@-After being halted again yesterday by rought weather, salvage operations were resumed today at the scene of the submarine S-51 disaster, accord ing to wireless adyices received al the submarine base this afternoon. The messages failed 10 state the nature of work being performed. but 1t is thought that the divers were engaged in making adjustments to the pontoons. Divers went down yesterday. but only for short time, and were not able to accomplish much before heavy weather brough. them 10 the surface.
 As a result Of the bad weather that the salvage crews have cXperi- encod in the past few days the nayy's hopes of getting the subma- rine to the surface soon have re- cciyed a setback.
 Captain F. J. King. commandant Of the submarine base and officer in charge of the salvage operations stated today that it was now csti- mated that eight more diving days would be necessary to complete the work of preparing the submarine for the actual attempt to lift her.
 The navy department Is taking careful precautions to see that no further tragedy results when the S-51 is finally hoisted to the sur face. To prevent its becoming a menace while being lowed to the Brooklyn navy yard the department has sent out preliminary notices 10 mariners and as soon as the exact time for the towing of the vessel is determined definite warnings will be issued.
 When the submarine is raised the department states, it is the intention 10 tow it through Long Island sound and hence through the East river to the navy yard. During this passage All shippers using these waters are cautioned to maintain q strict look out for and keep clear of the tow, which will carry the signals pre- scribed by the inland rules for yes. sels no under command.
 It is expected to so time the pas sage of the submarine that it will enter Hell Gate and Blackwell's S Island passage at or near slack wa ter and arrangements will be made to keep these waterways clear Of shipping while the tow Is passing iu.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
WALLACE WHEELER
 DIES IN PARK CITY
Death Comes Within Ten Days
 of That Of Son

Bridgeport, June tP--Wallace A. Wheeler, 7S, prominent grain merchant, died at his home here this morning ten days after the death of his eldest son and name sake. Wallace A. Wheeler, Jr.
 Grief over the death of his son is believed to have hastened the death of the father.
 Mir. Wheeler who vas born in Whitingham. Vt.. was widely known throughout New England, having been active in agricultural societies and in circles connected with the grain business.
 He received his early education in his home town. leaving at the age of IS for New Haven. He remained in that city until g years of age, when he came to Bridgeport and had been a resident of this city since then.
 Mir. Wheeler is survived by two sons, Frank and Harry Wheeler and two daughters. Miss Florence Wheeler and Mrs. Edward J. Nc Manus, all of Bridgeport.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
Boy of IT Is Nations
 Oratorical Champion

Washington, June Pl-Herbcrt Wenig. IT year old Los Angeles boy. has emerged from the ranks of D. o0o, 600 high school orators as the i 926 national champion. He will defend the youth Of America in the first international oratorical contest here in October.
 With six other regional champions in the nationwide contest, conduct cd by group Of newspapers 10 fos- fer study Of the constitution, Wenig delivered his orarion last night be- fore q crowded auditorium and was adiudgod best my Chief Justice Taft and Associated Justices Eandeyan- fer, Sutherland, Sanford and Butler.
 Four girls and three boys Compet- d in the final tcs,. Miss Myrtle Rosey. I-, of Washington. vas rated secol and a,'cn Bylund of New York. was awarded third honorS, Thomas r, Clcary ol Philadelphia. Joseph 4. MullarEy Of Augusta, Georgia, Miss Gui'a r. Eearmau Of Minneapolis and Mss Ann Hardin of Louisville. were inc other con- testants.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
INSANE PERSONS
 MORE NUMEROUS
Hospitals Figures Show Strik.
 ing Increase in Patients

Washington, June JPt-Patients in hospitals for mental disease show 6 striking increase in num- ber in each census year between 1904 and 1928, the census bureau announced today in a summary presenting the more important re- suits of it's latest enumeration.
 During the 43-year period from 1880 to 1923 the number increased from 40,942 to 267,617 or 553.6 per cent. while the number of pa- tients per 100000 of population in- creased from 81.6 to 245, or three times as many in 1923 as in 1880.
 The increase, census bureau off cials declare, must not be taken as indicating a corresponding increase in the occurrence of mental dis ease. since 1t is in part to be &C., counted for by the more general use of hospital care in recent years.
 There were 526 hospitals for mental disease. Of which 165 were states. 14S other public institu- tions and 213 private hospitals. Of the total patients on January i, at the latest census enumeration. there were 139,774 male and 196.- 055 female patients. Single persons represented 51.5 per cent of the to- tai, while 34.4 per cent were mar rted tbp runoaiDdar beiutr ryidOwad divorced or Of unknown marital condition. Males comprised 623 per cent of the single persons while females predominated among the married with 43.1 per cent
 Psychoses of patients show 43 per cent dcmentia praecox, 15,3 per cent manic-depressiye, 5.1 per cent senile, and 2,S per cent alco- holic.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
STATE NURSES MEET st.
 IN NEW BRITAIN TODAY
Connecticut League of Nursing Ed ucatton Holding Sessions at
 New Britain Hospital.

The Connecticut State League of Nursing Education is holding itF quarterly meeting at New Britain General hospital today. The sessions started this morning at l0:3Q o'clock with roundtahle discussion.
 This afternoon at o'clock there will be a business meeting with sub iects to be discussed as follows: "The Visiting Nurse Affiliation," by Miss Margaret Stack Of the state health department; "The Social Side Of Our School" by Miss Ellen Parlee, mem Der Of the intermediate class of the training school Of the New Britain General hospital: q report Of the sessions of the American health con gross which met recently at Atlantic City, by Miss Helen Iec Of Hartford. Miss Maude F. Traver. directress Of nurses Of the local hospital, will speak on The Health Program Of Our School.
 Miss Margaret Leck, director Of the Visiting Nurse association of Hartford, is president.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
ZALESKI PUTS OUT TWO
Northcnd and Camp school Cham- pions Fall Before Boy With Ma ric Name at Walnut Htll Park.

In the third of the inter-school series in the Herald-Junior Achieve nent marble shooting contest held al Walnut Hill park this morning Angelo Castelli of 41S South Main street, the much touted recruit from Pennsylvania and the pres ent champion Of the Northend school, and Edward Batagowski of ls7 Hart street, for two years the champion of the Camp school, both were the victims Of John Zaleski.
 zaleski defeated Castelli in a hard fought game. score ' to 2. and later took Batagowski into camp to the tune of to ?. The Sacred Heart school did not participate. This leaves Liardu. Marshall and Drezek, school champs already de- ternined. to meet ZaIeski. Next week school champions will be de- cided at the Smalley, Nathan Hale Valentine B. Chamberlain, the Central Junior and the Elihu Bur- ritt Junior High schools.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
Suzanne LengIen Never
 Will Play Here Again

Paris, June , LPp--"I will never play in the United States again. Suzanne Lcnglen said today when asked if sine was planning to enter the Forest Hills tournament.
 The French star declared that the climate of the northern United States, like that Of the Riviera, did not agree with her and that if she makes another voyage there ii will be as a visitor and not as player.
 Mile. Lenglen asserted that she would play in the Wimbledon cham pionships without fail,
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
Convicted Murderer's
 Wife Seeking Divorce

New York. June LP)-Suit for divorce has been brought against Harry Cowau, convicted of the mur- der of Miss Edith Burton. it was learned today, and Miss Burton is named as the correspondent. CoWan attempted suicide after shooting Miss Burton, his sweetheart, and Is blind.
 Although Cowan is practically in the shadow of th" death chamber having been originally sentenced 10 die in May but reprieved pending appeal this sm mer his attorney anuounced today the divorce action wouH be contested. If the appeal falls. he said. an effort would be made 10 Il He execution stayed pend- ing decision in the divorce suit.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
CONFESSION ONLY AT POINT OF GUN
Oklahoma Man, Charged With Murder, Accuses Govt. Sleuths

Pawhuska. Okla, June 5 tP)-Wil- liam K. Hale, Osage Hills rancher. was painted as a law abiding citizen today by J. I Howard, Oklahoma City attorney, who made the opening defense statement in the trial of Ernest Burkhart, Hale's nephew, for the murder of ". F. Smith. anoth- CT ranchman. The prosecution case is closed.
 The state charges that Hale's money paid for an explosion tha. destroyed Smiths home in Fairfax, Okla, in 1928, killing him, his Osage Indian wife and their house maid. Burkhart is alleged to have been an accomplice.
 Smith was depicted by Howard as drunkard and a bad character to whom Hale extended financial as sistance rather than incur his enmity.
 Burkhart testified that department of justice agents forced him at the point Of a gun 10 sign q statement duplicating himself. Hale anl John Ramsey, a codefendant, in plot against Smiths life.
 D. E. Johnson. Fairfax attorney, a state witness, told how Burkhart could profit through the death Of the Smiths. Burkhart and Smith were married to sisters, daughters of Lizzie e., q wealthy Osage Indian woman who is now dead. Johnson said he had drawn q joint will for Smith and his wife. Under it's terms, he said, should one die, the property would go to the other: if they died simultaneously Mrs. Smiths estate was 10 go to Burkhart's wife, Mollie,
 It was because Of this will, the state contends. that a plot to kill both of the Smiths vas consummat-
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
ALIEN PROPERTY BILL

Washington, June P--A bill designed to expedite return of alien property and payment of claims al' lowed by the mixed claims commis- sion. was introduced yesterday by Chairman Green, of the house ways and means committee.
 The bill provides for the immedi- ate return 10 owners of all physical property still held by the alien GUS todian. and for the turning over by him to the treasury for payment ot allowed claims s25.ooo,0oo of un- ailocated interest,
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
LITTLE SCHOONER
 IS NEARING HOME
Blossom Has Been on Scientific
 Cruise Since 1928

New London. June 3 LPt-The lit tie schooner Blossom, owned by the Cleveland (Ohiop Museum Of Natur- al History, which on October 29, 1928. sailed out Of New London on a scientific expedition veteran mar iners said would never succeed, is on the last leg of her two year and half voyage, bound from FernandV Noronha for Charleston, $. C., ac- cording to "Thc bay"
 Inexperienced Crew
 The incXperiencc of Captain George Finlay Simmons. her master, and the vessels crew of college men, led seasoned navigators here to be lieye the Blossom would never re- turn. According 10 adyices from Paul Marshal Req. director of the museum, however. the Blossom has made remarkably complete collec- tions from all the islands she has visited. Her work in the Cape Verde Island. for instance, increased the number Of species known from these islands approximately one-third,
 Tn Senegal. West Africa, the Blossom made a collection not equalled by any American museum. From the island of Trinidad and Martin Vas off the Brazil coast, from St. Helena. Ascension and Fernando Noronha a great many collections were made.'
 Previous to the Blossom expedi- ton Captain Simmons had never commanded a sea-g going vessel, How ever on board with him as subordt- mates were two experienced sailing masters. Advices from Dr, Req as sert that frequent shipments have been made when the Blossom touch cd suitable ports and VIC now have approximately 4,000 bird skins, in addition to insects, plants, fishes, etc, at the museum. The collec- tions of recent months are still on board the vessel"
 Crew Frequently Changed
 The Blossom cleared Fernando Noronha on May IS, and upon her arrival at Charleston, the expedition will be discharged.
 Captain Simmons, pr. Req adds "ts still in command of the expedi- tion. The discomfort of a long Hoy- age in a small ship has resulted in frequent changes of her crew when the Blossom has visited larger ports" ,"
 The last previous report Of tho Blossom expedition came several months ago when the youthful col lege men who comprised the crew abandoned the ship in q small port on the west coast of Africa and re- turned home via Paris after row with Captain Simmons.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
Playlet by l. o. B. B.
 To Be Repeated Soon

A pIaylet. "Thc Flower Shop" giv- on Thursday night by the members of the l. c. B. B. of this city, will be repeated in Hartford sometime in the near future. The cast of the .playlct was as follows: Miss Ruth .Goldstein, as "Maude;" Rebecca Rozen as "Henrietta;" Gertrude Cohen as Miss Wells;" Edna Tres ky, as Mir. Jackson" Violin music was furnished by Luis Ches- ter, accompanied by Miss Martha Roson. Miss Rosoff also sang. She was accompanied by Miss Emma Miller.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
Standard Oil Employees
 Receiving Certificates

New York, June ] Pi-The stand ard Oil company of California through it's New York office an nounces that stock certificates to the number of 42L97G shares were being distributed to 12,0Q0 employees undor stock plan at an approximate market value Of &@N,eo0,00o.
 The actual accumulation of money was more than S2f,o0o, 0Qo consist ing Of $15,5to,oo0 by employes and $775o.0ho by tho company. The re- maiuder was from dividends and rights. Of those eligible. N6 per cent participated.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
Captain Deyalin Freed
 On Drunkenness Count

Norfolk Va, June ] Pl-Captain Charles NJ. Dcyalin, commaudant Of the naval hospital nj Portsmouth, was acquitted yesterday by court martial of charges of drunkenness at q dance, authorizing improper use of a government motor truck and having liquor in his possession al tho hospital.
 The court however, made no an nounccment as 10 its findings on q specification alleging he had caus- cd five and one half quarts Of li- quor 10 be withdrawn from th" naval hospital stores for beverage purposes. Official confirmation could not be obtained as to whether this action meant all adverse verdict with respect to the one count.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
Cornell Professor Is
 Coming to Wesleyan

Middletown, June LF9 --- Flee ton of Willard c. Beatty of Cor nell university, to be assistant pro- lessor of economics and social sci ence Of the Wesleyan university faculty, was announced by the uni yersity secretary yesterday. MT. Beatty will take the place of Dr, Tossum. who resigns after serving one year Of two-years' period to which he had been elected, and Mir. Beatty, at present an instructor at Cornell. will take next years courses as outlined In the course bulletin as offered by Assistant Professor Fossun1.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
PRINCE PRESIDES
 AT BIG DINNER
Aids in Entertaining New York
 National GuardSInen

London, June 5 Pl-The Prince Of Wales, as honorary colonel of the Queens Westminsters, pre- stied at q jolly dinner given last night by the regiment in honor of the forth United States infantry regiment The Westminsters and the Civil Service Rifles were defeat ed recently at Bisley by the Amer ican rinemen for the Vincent shield.
 Wales presented the shield to the winning team and gold commence rative badges to it's members and silver badges to reserve members and executive officers. He shook hands cordially with each of the marksmen. and then proposed a toast to the 107th infantry.
 "I congratulate you all most sim cerely on your victory. but we, Of the Queens Westminsters remind you we only hand over the shield temporarily. If we have anything to say in the matter, it will not be long before our regiment goes over to fetch it back again" This country" he continued, 'has a very great regard for the United States marksmen and In be- half of all ranks we wish you a pleasant voyage, and hope that onr next meeting may not be long de- layed."
 Colonel Wade H. Hayes, captain of the American team, in response, expressed deep appreciation for the princes remarks.
 The guests included Lord Read ing. Alanson B. Houghton. the American ambassador; Lord Des- borough. Sir Robert Stevenson Horne, and two members of the Westminster team which went to the United States in 1908, Ser : geants Fulton and Tyrell.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-05
Litchfield Man Gives
 Land for State Forest

Hartford, June LP)--Alain c. White of LitchfeId, an official of the Connecticut forestry association, has gwen l07 acres of land to the
 state as an addition to the Mohawk state forest. The forest now com priscs 2,25i acres. most of which was given 10 the state by MT. White. The new addition Is to the west of the main tract and was known as Daniel Perkins tract having been in the possession of the Perkins family since 1S47. It forms a valuable ad- dition to the state reserve. State Forester Austin F. Hawes said today.