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New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
HEAD AT TRINITY
 SUBMITS REPORT
O8lby Would Give Student Who
 Fails Another Chance

Hartford, Conn.,. Dec. R- Studies and experiments to avoid the intrinsic defects of the lecture system" and the deficiencies of the formal examination method, and to solve the perplexing problem of the dropped freshman without penalizng the promising young man and plac- ing 8 premium upon the steady, phlegmatic plodder," are among the outstanding developments at Trim ity college during the past year. ac- cording to President Remsen B. Ogilby's annual report to the trus- tees. made public today.
 Among the objectives for the coming year outlined by the presi- dent are further advances in the direction Of more nearly adequate stipends for our teaching staff" and additions to the faculty at it's two weakest points-addition of full time man in psychology and of some instruction in fine arts. Ameri- can colleges, in opinion of Presi- dent Ogilby are ruthlessly disre- garding the individual problem of tho youth who has been dropped from college. Until recently, his report continues, "a freshman who failed to adjust himself quickly to the educational requirements of col lege and was consequently dropped in the first year could count on a second trial at his own college or even elsewhere. But since the war the greater number of applications for admission has made possible standards of admission hithertofore deemed inconceivable and these usually include refusal to readmit a youth who has failed until he can satisfactorily pass even more rig orous requirements, than those for first applicants"
 "The net result" MT. Ogilby con- tinues, '1s to penalize heavily the young man of promise who takes a little time to learn to do his best in a new environment, and to put a premium on the steady phlegmatic, plodder."
 50 far" he says, "the colleges have felt strong enough to disre- gard the protests of dropped fresh men and their parents, but there are educators who feel that we are los ing from the ranks of college gradu- ates large amount of man power which could be salvaged."
 At present." he pointed out, practically every college In New England not only refuses a second chance to its own dropped freshmen but also bars these from other col leges."
 It has been suggested, pr. Ogilby said, that the smaller New England colleges agree to reserve each year a limited number of places in the freshmen class for students from other colleges who seemed good risks.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
DR. PRINCE TALKS
 0N SPIRITUALISM
Says It Is a Science and Sub
 feet to Some Frauds

Worcester, Mass, Dec. 4.-tR- Psychical research today had two defenders who classed it as science open to the same frauds and fal- lacies as medicine, chemistry or astronomy in their early days, but worthy of profound study and in- vestigation.
 Before the Clark university sym posium on psychic research last night. Dr. Walter F. Prince of Bos- ton declared that behind all the manifestations denounced by science were actual supernormal experiences which have apparently persisted in all races since earliest records.
 His address was supplemented by paper from Professor William Mo- nougall of Harvard university, who stressed the need for investigation of the subject and called on educa- tional institutions to rid themselves of prejudice against psychical re- search and open their doors for scientific exploration of that field. Both Dr. Prince and Professor Mo Dougall were members of the com- mittee which investigated Mar gery," the Boston medium, year ago.
 Phenomena of the same nature as those which now form the sub- ject matter of psychic research are witnessed to from the first records of the human race. apparently in all lands" said pr. Prince. who for 6 score of years has been chief investi- gator for the American society for psychical research. We sometimes hear it said as taunt that such be- liefs were common in ancient times and are common among aborigines, which is exactly what we should ex- pect would be the case if the pheno- mena to which they relate are in- tegral to the human race"
 Professor McDougall advanced the opinion that there has been gath cred a very, weighty mass of evi- dence indicating that human per- sonality does not always at death  cease to be source of influence upon living"
 T hold," he continued. that a case has been made out for clair voyance of such strength that fur ther investigation is imperatlvely needed. I would say the same of many of the alleged supernormal physical phenomena of mediumship. I am not convinced of supernor- mality of any of these In any in- stance. But I do feel very strongly that evidence for them Is such that the scientific world is not justified in merely pooh-poohing it, but rather is called upon to seek out and investigate alleged causes with the utmost care and impartiality."
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
Bus Levels Pole When
 Snow Makes It Skid

Skidding on the slippery, snow covered pavement, at 10:55 last night, an Arch street bus driven by Eric Wellins of 150 Greenwood street, struck an electric light standard on Main street. in front of the Center church, and felled It across the sidewalk. The bus was pulling into the station in front of the church when the accident oc- cured, and Charles E. Nolan of 3S Belden street, an employe of the Spring & Buckley Electric Co.,, stood guard until Officers Maurice Flynn and Ernest Bloomquist arriv- ed, as the wires were emitting sparks.
 Officer Bloomquist stood guard over the pole until the Connecticut Light & Power Co. repairmen took charge. Part of the fixture was thrown several yards by the impact.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
City Items

q, Miss Anna Weinstein is spending the weekend in New York.
 Mrs. Joseph Smith and son. Lewis. of Worcester, Mass, are guests of Mrs. Smiths mother, Mrs. Lewis F. Dunn at 369 Park street.
 Don't forget the Dance at Grotto Hall. Sat. Eve. Dec. 1, '2S. Extra good music. Advt.
 Xmas Sale hand painted novelties, c1 Greenwood, 1st floor north.-Adv.
 Tasty Sandwiches at Packard Drug.-Advt.
 Hot Waffles 25c in Crowell's.- Advt.
 Joseph Skinger, who is serving a commitment to the state reforma- tory in Elmira. N. T., for theft of an automobile. lives on Orange street, and not on Broad street, as first reported. The confusion of addresses was caused by the fact that there are four boys of the same name in one neighborhood.
 A son was born at New Britain General hospital yesterday to Mir. and Mrs. Edward Miller of 21 Carl son street.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
JUDGE LECTURES HUSBAND AND WIFE
Threatens Them With Jail Un-
 less They End Quarrel

The next time there is trouble at the home of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Chiplicki of 63 Brooklawn street, both will be arrested and sent to jail, Judge filling told them in police court this morning after listening to a recital Of the fight ing that appears to be the GUS tomary thing in the household. The husband, aged fl, was charged with breach of the peace, violation of probation, and assaulting his wife. He has been in court before as a result of marital disturbances and the testimony this morning was practically the same as that of the previous cases
 The husband blamed the wife and she blamed him. He says she nags him and she claimed he up- braids her and does not allow her any peace. Frequently he assaults her, she alleged, but he denied it. Judge Alling told them they must stop disturbing the peace and if they cause the police to be called again, they will be given a chance to think matters over in jail, as every other method of quieting them appears to have failed. He continued the husbands case on probation and also ordered the wife He assured them that it is now en- tirely up to themselves whether they live without fighting or go to jail.
 Taigen Given Another Chance
 Attorney Monroe s. Gordon ask ed the court to set aside the sen- tence of jail for six months. and reopen the case of Edward Faigin, who was in court two days in suc- cession several weeks ago for as- saulting Edward McGrath. at the time the latter was assisting the police In their drive against liquor sellers.
 Judge filling said he has given the case considerable thought and has decided to reopen tho case and lIllllOSe tIS Sdilit ptlIdllS, bul It suspended execution of four months of the sentence and stayed execu- ton of the remaining two months until the last Saturday in February, 1927. If Faigin Is then required to serve two months, it will be be- cause his conduct shows him to be undeserving of consideration, the judge said.
 Faigin was fined for the first as- sault, and in court the following day he denied he was guilty, and insisted that companion left the car in which they were riding and as Faigin and another man drove away, they did not see the assault committed. He said at that time he could produce his companion, but nothing more was heard of the case until this morning.
 Couple Fined $15 Each
 William Murphy, aged 29 and Lola Kirk, aged 29 pleaded guilty to the charge of misconduct and were fined $15 and costs each. They were rep resented by Attorney Harry H. Milkowitz who said the couple would
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
WILBUR'S '0RDER' TO
 ROBINSON ADMITTED
(Continu sd from First Pase)

the sort of defense that 1t was necessary for us to accomplish in order to prevent an invasion of the Pacific coast. And linked the se- curity of the Pacific coast with the establishment of our national de- fense."
 Did you observe MT. Dohcny's reaction to what you told him?"
 T did"
 What was it?"
 ''He was considerably agitated."
 And you had explained to him in previous conversations what part the Pearl Harbor oil storage pro- gram had in the general defense plan?"
 T had"
 You had told him that before he told you the government could bank on at least one bid on Pearl liar bor?"
 Yes"
 Hogan then read to the jury c memorandum from Robson to Sec retary Denby of the navy, dated Oct. 27. 1922, reporting Robison's con- versation with Doheny on the Pearl Harbor development.
 This letter advised that '1n re- turn for these concessions. Mir. Doheny asks leases on certain of the undeveloped portions of the Califor- nia reserve number l." This Is the Elk Hills reserve, leased to Doheny's American Petroleum of Califor- mia on Dec. II, 1922. A "preferen- tial right" to such lease was granted in the Pearl Harbor contract of April 25, 1922.
 "The cost of the Pearl Harbor project to the navy" Robson wrote to Denby twill be practically noth- ing except that the government will be committed to this company in the matter of future leases on the Elk Hills reserve"
 Robson recommended acceptance of the Doheny offer. Drainage of naval oil through nearby private wells made such leasing imperative, the letter said.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
Foreigners, Including
 Missionaries, Starving

Shanghai, Dec. P-Foreisners, including Catholic missionaries, are reported to be starving at Sianfu. province of Shensi, says a message dated November 16 which had just arrived in Shanghai from Sanyuan in Shensi.
 The message reports "unspeak- able" conditions in Sianfu, which is said to have been besieged for sev- eral months with heavy casualties on both sides.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
WARRANTEE DEEDS

Warrantee deeds were recorded yesterday at the town clerks office as follows: Sebastiano Gozzo to Frank and Mary Pacyna. property on Cabot street; sebastiano Gozzo to Wladyslaw Zielinski, property on Cabot street: Dora Kennedy to Michael and Tillio Weinstein. prop erty on Willow street; Marvin F. Wellins to Sarah Greenstein, prop erty on Stanley street: James W. Parker to Marvin r. Wellins. prop erty on Belvidere Manor; Louie s. Jones to Nora N. Booth, property on Hazelmere road; Louie s. Jones to Ossian S. Bennett, prop erty on Lyle and Pcndleton street.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
C. D. OF A. ELECTS OFFICERS

At a recent meeting of the Cath olic Daughters of America, the fol- lowing officers were elected: Regent, Mrs. Philip Bardeck: vice. president, Mrs. George Shine: phophetress, Mrs. M. Schleicher: monitor, Mrs. Philip Chapman; historian, Miss Mary Cor man: financial secretary Mrs. Chas. McKeon: treasurer. Miss Anna Me Briarty; sentinel, Mrs. Anna Egan: pianist. Miss May Hannah; lecturer, Miss Catherine OLeary; trustees, Mrs. James oLeary, Miss Della Daley, Miss Margaret Burns, Mrs. k. Grise, Mrs. James O'Brien, Mrs. John Tarrant.
 Installatio nwill take place Thurs day, January 6.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
SlO,OOO SUIT OVER
 BUILDING MATERIAL
City Coal and Wood Co. Names
 F0rIniCa Defendant
Action for s10,0o0 against Sebas-

Action for s10,000 against Sebas- tian Formica ct al. has been insti- tuted by the City ,oal and Wood Co.,, through Edward A. Mag, for the alleged non-payment of a bill. The writ is returnable in the super for court the first Tuesday of Jan uary. Tie plai tiff claims that large sums of money for materials fur nished are due and that the defend- ants, with intention to hinder and idefraud the plaintiff, transferred property without a valuable consid- eration. The plaintiff, in addition to the damage claim, asks the court to declare the property transfer to be void.
 Suit for $500 damages has been instituted against .Marciano Comes and Fannie Nair of Hartford by Vim cent Rebes of this city. as the result of an automobile accident on the New Britain Hartford road Decem- Der 1. Attorney Thomas F. McDon- ough is counsel for the plaintiff and luS Wlll IS Itlul ldblN III tiiS No'i ' of common pleas the first Tuesday of January. Constable Frank Clynes served the papers and attached pro- perty of the defendant on Broad street.
 The accident occurred when an automobile owned by the plaintiff and driven by Daniel Toboles was struck by A car owned by the de- fendants and operated by Comes. The plaintiff claims that considerable damage was done to his machine as the result of the negligence, care lessness and recklessness of the de- fendant. Comes was arrested after the accident and was found guilty in the New Britain police court on a charge of reckless driving.
 MT. and Mrs. Iva Gilberto have been named defendants In an ac- ton for $50 brought by the H. c. Jones company. The plaintiff is rep resented by Attorney Monroe Gordon and the writ is returnable In the city court the third Monday of De- cember. Deputy Sheriff Martin H. Horwitz served the papers.
 Gordon Brothers have brought suit for $50 damages, through At torney Monroe Gordon, against N. Maglia. The writ is returnable in the city court the fourth Monday of December and Constable Fred Wrinkle served the papers.
 Harry Koujaris and Chris Spingus have been named defendants in an action for s25o brought by the Na- tional Paper company claiming money due. Attorney Gordon repre- sents the plaintiff. The writ is re- turnable in the city court the fourth Monday of Decent 1T. Constable Wrinkle served the papers.
 Suit for $500 damages has been brought against Morrills Battery & Radio company of this city by the Washington Finance company of Missouri, Attorney Cyril F. Gaffney representing the plaintiff. The com plaint gives non- payment of bill as cause for the action. The writ is returnable in the city court and Constable Frank Clynes served the papers.
 Suit for $200 damages has been brought by Louis Cielkiewicz, through l.. J. Colon, against Jacob and Mary Balicki. The writ is re- turnable in the city court the first Monday of December.
 Miner, Read and Tullock, through Nair and Nair. has brought action for $500 damages against William the city court the second Monday of December.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
FIRST SNOWFALL OF SEASON

The first real snowfall of the sea son struck New Britain last evening. While there have been several slight fiurries within the past few weeks. it was not until yesterday that enough snow fell to cover the ground. Youngsters had their sleds out this morning, sliding on streets and sidewalks where the snow was packed hard. Auto accessory dealers report a stimulated demand for tire chains. A slight thaw which develop ed late in the forenoon indicated that the snow would be gone before night.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
YALE TEACHER IGNORED

New Haven. Dec. 4-The French Academy of Science has awarded the Valz medal for 1928 to Dr. Frank Schlesinger. director of the Yale university observatory. He is the second Yale man honored with in the past month by the Yale academy. Prof. Hohert G. Eber- hard, of the Yale art schools, hay ing received high honors from across the seas recently.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04

have been married but for eircum- stances which prevented it. He asked that Murphy's confinement in . po- lice cell since yesterday morning d. so be taken into consideration.
 Detective Sergeant w. P. McCue testified that he had occasion to 70 to 65 Winthrop street yesterday morning to see Murphy. The wom- an was in the room and Murphy said she was his wife. Questioned further, however, he admitted she was not his wife although he has been living with her for the past three months.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
HARRIS OUT OF JAIL BUT
 IS UNDER ARREST AGAIN
Will Be Heard in Connection with Fake String of Gasoline
 Stations.

Warren s. Harris, who was re- leased from Hartford County jail this morning after having served 46 days for obtaining money under false pretences. was brought here by Officer John c. Stadler and will be arraigned on similar charge Mon- day morning in police court. He is also wanted in New Haven and New York, and when his case is dis posed of in those cities, he will face the charge of misappropriatin9 United States government funds. He was formerly naval officer.
 According to the police. Harris represented the Peoples Distribut- ing Co. and claimed to be planning to open string of gasoline stations about the state.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04

T am so happy, so happy, can- not tell you how happy I am," she said from the steps of her home.
 "Please don't shoot those flashes" she called to newspaper phers. T can't see and am afraid I'll fall" Her cousin, Com mander Arthur Carpenter, then re- quested that the flashlights not be taken, saying Mrs. Hall would pose. This she did, alone and with Car bender.
 Mystery Unsolved
 The verdict leaves the staying of the Rev. Mir. Hall and Mrs. Mills on a deserted farm outside New Brunswick on the night of Septem- Der II. 1922, as great mystery as ever. The states case was built en- tirely on circumstantial evidence with the exception of the eye-wit- ness story of Mrs Gibson. Her testi- mony was bitterly attacked by the defense.
 100000 Words Sent
  000.O0O words were sent to news papers during the trial. and that the official record contains 1,110,000 words, covering $500 pages. A total of ITS witnesses testified, 102 for the state and 76 for the defense. and tota lcost Of the trial has been esti- mtaed as high as high as S1,000,000. The cost to the county was estimated at from s100, 900 to S300,000.
 Governor Moore would not com- ment on the verdict. Regarding fur ther trials, however, he said:
 T think the state has gone far enough. We are prosecuting, not prosecuting. However, l am to con- fer tomorrow morning with Senator Simpson and then I shall know bet ter what course is to be pursued"
 When the jury was discharged and returned to their hotel, John w.. Young. who was openly attacked by Senator Simpson in his summation, engaged in an argument with Gill bert Van Doren, proprietor of the hotel, who made an affidavit for the state charging ,mproprieties on the part of the jurors.
 Wants to Fight
 You dirty skunk" Young shout ed at Van Doren. and struck at him. but reporter intervened.
 He's not going to tell lies about me-" Young said.
 Another juror. William Daley, was reported at his home to be "all broken up under the nervous strain' of the trial. He is an inva- lid and was criticized for sleep ing" during the trial. He said he kept his head bent and eyes closed because of his physical condition.
 Charlotte Collapsed
 The verdict was "a terrible mis- carriage of justice" in the opinion of Charlotte Mills, daughter of the slain woman.
 T know Mr. Simpson did all he could" she said. There were too strong forces against him"
 Mills Gets Lawyer
 James Mills, her father, has re- tained lawyer, because defense at torneys sought in their arguments to connect him with the crime. When questioned as to his opinion of the verdict he said:
 I'm not talking. I have retained a lawyer and he has instructed me not to say anything to anybody. Of course, I'm disappointed. but l don't care to talk abous it."
 When asked why he had retained . lawyer, he explained, "the de- fense, in it's addresses to the jury, charged me with the crime"
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
MRS. FANIoN BRINGS SUIT

Action for divorce on grounds Of intolerable cruelty has been insti- tuted by Rose Rutkowski Fanion of this city against Alexander Faplon of New Haven, through Attorney Thomas F. McDonough. The writ is returnable in the superior court the first Tuesday of lnuary. They were married June 14, 1917, and have three minor children, the cus- tody of whom Mrs. Fanion seeks She also desires an allowance for the support of herself and the chill dren,
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
Unconscious for 29 Days
 But Begins to Revive Now

Waterville, Me, Dec. 4 Rl-Clyde Johnson of Shawmut who has been unconscious for 29 days following an automobile accident, regained suffi- cient consciousness yesterday to write the word milk on a piece of paper given him by attending physicians. His recovery will now be matter of but short time, the doctors said.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
ANsoNIa HOUSE BI,RNEp

Ansonia. Dec. 4 P>--A small un- occupied dwelling on North Spring street owned by Vincenzo Bartolotta was destroyed by fire at 2 o'clock this morning. The blaze had secured such a good start when discovered the firemen found little to do when they arrived. The origin of the fire is unknown.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
SLASHES WRISTS, DIES.

Portland, Me. Dec. 4 Hl-J. II. Dillon, 50, former foreman for the Foundation Company of New York, but recently engaged on a construction job at West Buxtolr ended his life in q rooming place hero last night by slashing both wrists with razor. Dependency due to i'll health is blamed. Two sons, Lester J., of New York and J. II. Jr.. 14. pupil at the Hollis High school, survive.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
WHITNEY FUNERAL

Meriden, Conn.,, Dec. LP) - The funeral of Edward B. Whitney, managing editor of the Meriden Journal for the past 25 years, was held this afternoon. Rev. A. T. Randall, rector of St. Andrews s church, oficiated. Following the services the body was held for transporting to Milford. x. H., where interment will take place.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
THREE MURDER CASES

Bridgeport, Conn, Dec. 4 Pe-- Two Norwalk and one Bridgeport murder cases are on the superior court docket for the term opening here next Tuesday with Judge AL fred c. Baldwin presiding.
 Rocco Sirgavana and Tony Padula Of Norwalk and Frank Pulitano of Bridgeport are charged with mur- der.
 Some of these arrested on bench warrants in the recent lottery drive in Fairfield county are expected to be reached during this term Of court.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
ALABAMA TO PLAY

Jacksonville, Fla, Dec 4.-fPp-- The southern conference today un- animously granted the University of Alabama permission to play Stan- ford university in the tournament of roses game at Pasadena. Cal. New Years Day. ra ....s.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
EXPLOSION IN BRIDGEPORT

Bridgeport, Conn.,, Dec. 1 Pl-An explosion of hot water boiler in ments at c260-2eT0 Fairfield avenue last night just before II o'clock, rocked the four story building and sent scores of tenants fleeing to the street in safety. No one was injured but property damage was estimated at more than s1,o00. The cause of the explosion has hot been deter mined ....
New Britain herald., 1926-12-04
WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weather outlook for the week be- ginning Monday.
 North and Middle Atlantic States-General rains in south and snows in north portion early part with another period of rains and snows latter part. Moderate tenn perature first half and cold latter half.