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New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
SMITH IGNORES
 ALL ADVISERS
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of his known desire to be named despite warnings of friends in the senate that his credentials might be refused in order to avert until the next congress the impending strug- gle over his seating, objected to by democratic leaders because of his large primary campaign fund.
 Senator Smith has made no state ncnt since the five-word comment on his election in November, ex- pressing gratitude to the voters. He took cognizance, however, later in his fall campaign, of objections to acceptance of $125, 900 in his behalf during the primary campaign from Samuel Ineull, utilities magnate, and $45,000 from two other utilities chiefs, and declared that such con- tributions to his primary war chest was no more reprehensible than con- tributions to a republican presiden- tial campaign by beneficiaries of protective tariff This. his friends believe, is the keynote of the de- fense he will make to the senate if his primary campaign fund, gath cred while Smith was still chairman of the state commerce commission controlling public utilities, is brought under fire.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
BANKRUPTCY RULING
Milford Broker Is Granted Exten-
 sion of Time Because of Lawyers

Milford Broker Is Granted Exten-
 sion of Time Because of Lawyers Delays.
 New Haven. Dec. 16 R-A bank ruptcy case involving $1S0,635 in liabilities which has been pending for several months was settled to- day when Judge Edwin s. Thomas of the United States court here granted an extension of time for the filing of a petition for discharge of Henry A. Taylor, Milford broker, who filed a petition in bankruptcy on April II. 1925.
 The controversy in the courts came over the efforts of Genevi H. Elder of New York, creditor with a claim of more than $20,000. to prevent Taylor's discharge on the grounds that the petition had not been filed within 12 months after he had been adjudicated.
 The decision handed down by Judge Thomas today grants Taylor an extension on the ground that he was in Florida at the time of the proceedings and had instructed his attorney to attend to the matter for him.
 This the attorney failed to do and the court held that this was suffi- cient excuse to allow him a con- tinnance of time.
 There has been a long series of technical petitions and pleas before the United States court in the le- gal battle.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
BOLSHEWK IDEALS ARE SEEN IN CHINA
Even Schools Are EYidenCing
 Slow Change

Shanghai, Dec 16 R1Semi- -Bol- shevization of the schools. mission ary and otherwise, of central China. coincident with the gradual occupa- ton of that area by the Cantonese. is being evidenced by the presenta- ton of demands by student bodies upon their faculties.
 Demands recently made by the students of the college of Yale in China, at Changsha. Human province. one of the largest institutions of its kind in central China, serve as a general indication of the movement in the missionary schools of that province.
 The principal demands of the Yale in China students were a decrease in fees; subsdization by the college of the students union; empowering of the students to dismiss by vote teachers of whom they do not ap- prove, and a provision that no stu dent can be expelled without the sanction of the students union. Eighty per cent of the cost of up- keep of the college of Yale in China already is borne by grants from America. tuition charges accounting for the other 20 per cent only.
 The situation at Yale in China is deadlocked at present. Most sections of the student body are striking and the faculty is unable to obtain aid from the Cantonese authorities.
 A similar situation cropped up re- gently at the central China Teachers college at Wuchang, where the stu dents demanded dismissal of certain professors. An appeal by the facul- tv to the Cantonese authorities elic- tied the reply that they supported the position of the students, which they considered 'perfectly justified" A meeting of the board of trustees representing various missions con- Inected with the school was called land it was decided to close the col ilege. It has remained closed since.
 A few months ago the Cantonese government issued orders requiring mission schools and other education- al institutions not conducted by the government to Gubmit to restrictions, threatening seizure as the alterna- tive. Missionaries expressed the feal real mission work would be cur tailed
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
Amusement Ticket Assn.
 Accused by Government

Washington, Dec. 16 R)-Injunc- ton proceedings were brought by the department of justice here today against all members of the Ameri- can Amusement Ticket association, charging violation of the antitrust law. The individual corporations named were the Globe Ticket com- pany of Philadelphia; Arcus Ticket company, Ansel Ticket company, Simplex Ticket company. and Col lumbia Printing company. all of Chicago; Automatic Ticket Register company, Elliott Ticket company, and World Ticket Supply company all of New York; International Ticket company, Newark; Rees Ticket company, Omaha; Hancock Brothers. San Francisco; Trimount Press, Boston; and Weldon and Will Hams, Fort Smith, Arkansas.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
HAVE CHRISTMAS PARTY

The members of the Belvidere Junior Achievement club gave Christmas party last night at the home of Mrs. H. c. Warner, P Eton place. The party lasted from 4:30 to o;30 o'clock and there was a grab bag, along with the playing of games and a treasure hunt. A buffet lunch followed.
 The following program was pre- sented: Solo dance, Dorothy Blews: sand dance, Evelyn Blews and Dor othy Ieavitt; Charleston, Margaret McLachlin; fancy dance, Avis Pasco and Grcta Peterson. Christmas carols were sung bv Helen Donahue. Muriel Jacobi, Eleanor Jackson, Margaret NcLachlin, Grota Peter son, Avis Pasco. Dorothy Lcavitt, Dorothy and Evelyn Blews.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
Ipswich Mills Treasurer
 Resigns His Position

Boston, Dec. 16 P-Russell H. Leonard, treasurer of the Ipswich mills, hosiery manufacturers. since March, 1922, today resigned saying that he had accomplished the work for which he had accepted the posi- tion. He is also treasurer of the Pepperell Manufacturing company which recently, upon his recom- purchased the Massa- chusetts cotton mills of Lowell through an exchange of stock. His resignation as treasurer of the Ipe- wich mills is ecffctive Dec. 23 No successor has been announced.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
CARL AKELEY IS [
 BURIED IN AFRICA
Site Is on Mt. Mikeno, Scene of
 Many Exploits

Nairobi. British East Africa, Dec. 16 R-The body of Carl Ake- ley, noted American explorer, sculp- tor and inventor, has found its last resting place on Mt. A1ikeno in Uganda, the scene of some of his greatest exploits as an African ex- plorer.
 A memorial service for MT. Ake- ley, who died on November IT while collecting specimens for the Amer can Museum of Natural History. was held last night. Archdeacon Swann conducted the services which were attended by many active hunt CTS and explorers including Martin Johnson. The American consul at Nairobi also was present.
 It is understood that Mrs. A,-e- ley, the former Miss Mary L. lobe. who also Is noted as an explorer. is continuing the work on which he was engaged when he was stricken.
 Four years ago MT. Akeley ex- pressed wish that he might be Mrs. Mary Hastings Bradley disclos- ed in Chicago on December 1, soon after the news of his death had been received.
 Mrs. Brady, with her husband, Herbert Bradley, accompanied the American explorer to the mount, and there he killed his biggest goril- la.
 T envy that chap, his funeral pyre," said MT. Akeley, as he looked down at the giant gorilla at his feet. T wish that I could be buried here when I die."
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
CORBIN GIRLS PARTY

The Corbln Screw Office Girls club held an annual Christmas party at the Foremen's club house on Lafayette street last evening. The club was prettily decorated in Christmas colors. Each girl was pre- sented with a gift from Santa Claus. Supper was served and an entertainment followed which was furnished by Alice Melander, Jessie Beh, Anna Mitchell and Catherine Connolly. The committee in charge of the affair consisted of Minnie En- gel, Alice Melander, Esther Rydberg. Agnes Griswold, Mae Connolly Vera Whittle. Gertrude Barnes and Agnes Bratton. Rose Darrow acted as Santa Claus.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
Public Schools Close
 For Winter Vacation

All the public schools in the city including the training department of the State Normal school will close for Christmas vacation tomorrow after noon. The State Trade training school will also close for vacation at the end of its final class tomor- row afternoon.
 According to announcement from the parochial schools, St. Joseph's school will close tomorrow after noon and St. Mary's and the Sacred Heart schools will close next Thurs day afternoon.
 Students at the Normal school other than those enrolled in the training school will not be dismissed from class until next Wednesday afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
RIVERS AND HARB0RS
 BILL PASSAGE LIKELY
Senate Is Expected to Have This Measure Adopted By
 Next Tuesday.

Washington, Dec. 16 R - The stormy atmosphere which has buff feted the rivers and harbors bill in two sessions of congress had been quieted today to such an extent that its passage by the senate be- fore Tuesday was predicted. It was passed by the house at the last session, but several differences be- tween the two chambers may have to be adjusted.
 Smoothing of the way for senate action was effected last night through an agreement between contending groups of senators and representatives who have centered their fight on the Illinois river channel provision which, although not the only hotly disputed feature, had produced most of the contro- versy that has halted enactment of the S60,00O,00O measure.
 Proponents of the project, which was placed before congress three years ago by Representative Will liam E. Hull, republican. Illinois, and has been bitterly opposed by spokesmen for other Great Lakes states. agreed to accept an amend ment introduced several days ago by Senator Willis, republican, Ohio, to declare specifically that the pro- vision was not to be construed as authorizing diversion of water from Lake Michigan.
 With this dispute out of the way, an early settlement also was fndi- cated in the fight of western sen ators against provision requiring property owners along the Missouri river between Kansas City and Sioux City, Iowa, to share the cost of its improvement.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
CANNOT DRAFT MEN
Senate Attaches Rider to Prohibi- tion Bill Protecting Customs Sery- ice Agents.

Washington, Dec. 16.-lPl- Gus toms service men must not be drafted by the treasury for prohibi- ton duty, the senate finance com mittee decided today in attaching an amendment the that effect to the prohibition reorganization bill.
 The bill, which was approved by the committee as amended, would create separate bureaus of prohibi- tion and customs distinct from the internal revenue bureau, under which prohibition enforcement is now placed. The national association of manufacturers had expressed fear that the reorganization would per- mt the use of customs agents as prohibition men.
 Assistant Secretary Andrews, chief of the dry forces, informed the committee that he had no in- tention of using customs personnel as dry agents and sanctioned the change in the bill. Customs agents are used now, he said, only in en- forcing the smuggling laws related to prohibition work and they can be used in the same capacity under the bill.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
COAST GUARDSMAN
 HELD FOR TRIAL
Negro Cook at New London Ac-
 cusM of ManSlaughter

New London, Dec. 1e R-Joseph Washington, 25 year old negro coast guard cook, was bound over to the next term of the criminal superior court when he was pre- sented in police court here today on a charge of manslaughter, and probable cause found by Judge s. Victor Prince following the hearing of several witnesses.
 The charge grew out of the death of German Wilson, 29, also q negro coast guardsman. which occurred at the Marine hospital. Ellis Island, New York, December 4. It is al- legged that Washington threw a milk bottle at Wilson which struck him on the head behind the left ear while the two. with Fred Simms, another coast guardsman. were at the house of Mrs. Alice Marks, ne- gress, of 360 Main street, Novem- Der 1.
 Washington admitted throwing the bottle when presented in court today after Simms had testified to that effect. Washington said it was an accident. Simms said the bottle was thrown after a flew words Washington was confined by coast guard authorities when news of Wilson's death was received and the local police notified. Detective Sergeant John J. Cavanaugh and Sergeant Nelson Smith investigated the affair, resulting In a warrant be- ing issued by Acting Prosecuting Attorney Perry Hollandersky and served yesterday.
 Wilson was treated by a local physician after the affair and six stitches taken. Against the advice of the physician he failed to report to a. hospital for treatment until several days later when he report ed at the coast guard section base and was admitted. On November 2 he was transferred to the Ma rine hospital at Ellis Island where an operation was performed for an abcess of the brain. An autopsy performed by the chief medical ex- aminer of New York indicated death was caused by acute septic meningitis.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
AZIZ GROTTO PARTY

Aziz Grotto will hold it's annual Christmas party In their rooms on Friday evening, December IT. There will be q Christmas tree and every member is requested to bring q present for the tree, not to cost over 25 cents. In addition to the tree, there will be an entertainment giv- en by the Carpenter Sisters from Seeley's Revue and Miss Betty from the same revue. Refreshments will be served and a good time is assured members who attend.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
WHO'S TO PAYn

London. Dec. 16 Pl-Surrey, an English county embracing London and some of it's suburbs, is worried over the expenses of the thorough f0-day search for Mrs. Agatha Clar- issa Christie, American writer of de- tcctive stories, who was found in a Harrogate hotel Tuesday after hav- ing been missing since December 3. Who is to pay the expenses is a ques- ton being asked on all sides.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
PILSUDSKI NOT ALARMED.

Warsaw, Poland, Dec. 16 P}- Marshall Pilsudski Polish premier and minister of war, is not concerned about the question of German arma- ments. He thinks the Polish press is exagserating the danger menacing Poland in connection with present international relations and is too much alarmed over the question of German armaments.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
BLUE BELL CLUB NEWS

A Christmas party was held Tues day evening at the home of Mrs. E.. Kjos of 1S1 South Main street. The house was decorated In red and green. The club had as it's guests Miss Rita Manning and Miss Helen Brophy, Miss Violet Charland and Misses Jane and Oria Gagner. A grab bag yielded up many pleasing gifts.
 A play, "The French Girl and the American Girl" was given by Helen Brophy. Rita Manning and Frances Crowley. Plans for a play to be given in the near future were completed.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
WOMEN ASSAILED.
Political Clubs in Mass. Accused of
 Not Obcying the Law.

Boston, Dec. 16 R-A request that action be taken ito compel the women's republican club of Massa- chusetts to obey the law" was sent to Secretary of State Frederick w. Cook today by Conrad w. Crooker. general counsel for the liberal civic league of Massachusetts. MT. Crook CT asserted that the organization did not file information concerning It's personnel or campaign activities.
 Mir. Crooker recently sent a mes sage to Senator James A. Reed al leging excessive expenditures by the republican party during the last campaign.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
CENTRAL JR. II. S. NOTES

Two games of the nine one bask- etball league schedule of the Central Junior High school were played off yesterday afternoon after school in the school gym. 9-1-A defeated 9-1-C, 22 to 8, in the first game while 9-1-E defeated 9-1-D. 14 to ed group of spectators viewed the games.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
ST. JEAN SOCIETY WHIST

A whist party was held at St. Jeans hall last evening under the auspices of the St. Jean de Baptiste society. Twenty-Five tables were oc- cupied and the prize winners were Pauliette: second, Mrs. Alice Dcry; third, Mrs. Joseph Arbour. Mems first, Francois Valliere; second, Louis Ferland; third, Arthur F. Bernier. Consolation prizes were awarded to Miss Honorine Lemieux and Paul Gingras.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
Miss Margaret E. Larson
 Bride of c. T. Simons

Miss Margaret E. Larson of $40 Church street was married yester- day to George T. Simons of Good win street by Rev. Raymond N. Gilman. pastor of the Stanley Memorial church at 666 East street. Miss Hilder Larson, a sister of the bride. was maid of honor and Raymond Boehme of 1076 Stanley street acted as best man.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
U. S. ATTORNEY NOMINATED

Washington, Dec. 16 R,-Fred- erick H. Tarr {. Massachusetts, was nominated today United States at- torney for the first district of Mass achusetts.
 George R. Farnum of Melrose. Mass. was nominated today as as- slstant attorney general, replacing Ira Floyd Letts
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
WORD FROM "TARROIv

The manager of the Hotel Bur ritt, the New Britain Herald and American Legion officials have re- ceived letters from Jerry Tarbot," the living unknown soldier, thank ing them for their courtesy to him during his recent visit to New Brit ain in his search for his right name.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
BILL GETS APPROVAL.
Many Senators Falling in Line With
 McNary Farm Measure.

Washington, Dec. 16 P}-The care with which the new McNary bill was devised to meet the varied demands of farm relief proponents Is rehect- cd in the decsiion of several con. gressmen to forego offering pro< posals of their own in order to cen- ter the fight on that measure.
 The bill has not, of course, res ceived unanimous assent but it is re- garded by many relief advocates as the best compromise obtainable at this time.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
Was ] air Election
SUIT FOR S1, 900 FILED

Suit for s1,o0o damages has bcln instituted by Ericsson X Johnson of this city, through Attorney Angela M. Lacava, against Harry l. Keith of Newington, for money alleged due. The writ is returnable in the court of common pleas, Hartford, the first Tuesday of January, Deputy Sheriff Martin II. Horwitz served the papers.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
Named By Gov. Small

Chicago, Dec. 16 Pl-Frank L. Smith, United States senator-elect from Illinois, has been appointed to the senate scat of the late William E. Mckinley.
 Governor Small's action in nam- ing Col. Smith to complete the un- expired term was hastened, the Chi cago Herald and Examiner said, by efforts of republican leaders to dis suade the former head of the state commerce commission from accept ing.
 Watson Urged Delay
 Col. Smith acknowledged that Senator James E. Watson of Indiana, q close friend and republican leader in the senate, telephoned him yesterday, urging that he decline the appointment to avoid precipitating q senate fight over his seating be- cause of the revelations of the con- gressional investigation of campaign expenditures. Opposition to Col. smith is based on contributions made to his campaign by public utilities heads.
 SmaIl's Explanation
 'At the geenral election on the second of last month" Gov. Small said. "after an exhaustive public campaign. in which all issues in- Eolved and the qualifications of all candidates were thoroughly dis cussed and considered, the people of Illinois choose Frank l.. Smith by q decisive vote for United States sena- tor.
 "1n the six weeks that have elapsed since that date, not a charge or suspicion Of undue influence or corruption at the election has been made.
 Was air Election
 'lt was a fair and general cleo ilon, The large vote cast for Frank l.. Smith shows conclustvely that he is the choice of the voters of this great state for United States scna- tor and in obedience to that ey- pression of the people of Illinois. I appointed him to represent this state in the United States senate for tho rnexpired term of the late Senator William B. Mckinley"
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
FEDERAL HIGHWAY SYSTEM.

Washington, Dec. 16 P}-Almost three-quarters of the great federal aid highway system is rated i'm proved" but the work of improve ment is not three quarters complet- ed since increasing traffic will make it necessary to improve to higher degree a considerable mileage of low type roads.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
PARK COMMITTEE NAMED

Mayor Weld today appointed a committee consisting of Alderman B. A. Grysbowski, Councilmen Jo- scph A. Kloskowski and James P. Murphy to assist the park and school boards in the matter of a new park on the Washington school grounds.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
BIG STOCK DIVIDEND

Great Harrington. Mass, Dec. 1G LP-Trustworthy information in financial circles today is to the effect that the stockholders of the Ma tional Mahaiwe bank will act on the issuance of a 50 per cent stock dividend in the annual meeting Jan uary II. Tho present capitalization of the bank is s1o0,O0O. Official announcement of the plan is lacking.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
CUT DISCOUNT RATE

Paris, Dec. 16 Rl-The Bank of France today reduced Its discount rate from 71s to 61a per cent and its rate of interest on loans from 91a to S1a per cent.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16

A seventh grade social was held yesterday after school at the school, in the auditorium. A group of ninth grade pupils entertained the seventy graders.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16

(NEA Service, New York Bureau) General Giuseppi (Peppino) Gari- baldi, returning to New York on the S. s. Carmania from q visit to his brother, Ricciotti, who was jailed in Paris for his alleged implication in an Italian-Spanish conspiracy against Ricciotti will be liberated by Christ
 mas" the General said.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-16
MILLS DIMES EMPLOYEES

Forty employees of A. A. Mills Go. were guests of MT. Mills at a ban quet in the Burritt hotel last eve ming. Following the banquet an entertainment was given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-29
BRIDGE ENGINEER
|OF HIGHWAY Dept,
AT NATIONAL SESSION

Llewellyn N. Edwards. bridge en-
gineer, State Highway Commission,
left Augusta Sunday afternoon for
Richmond, Va. to attend two day
session, November 80 and December
/, Of the conference committee on
metal highway bridges. This COM
mittee In composed Of representa-
tives from the committees on high
way bridge specifications of the
American Railway Engineering As
ISOLATION and of the American Asso-
citation of State Highway officials.
Following the conference commit
tee at Richmond. Mr.. Edwards will
attend December 2 and 8 the annual
meeting Of the Highway Research
Board at washington. This board
Is made up Of representatives from
all states who are identified with in
vestigation and resource work in
both highway and highway bridge
construction. The annual meetings
are, therefore. Of special interest and
value to all engineers engaged In
highway and bridge work. since the
results of research work are present.
ed and discussed at this time.
On the return trip from Washing
ton, Mr.. Edwards viii stop at Boston,
in order to discuss with Major New
conner Of the Y. S. corps of engineers
Office details involved In three bridge
projects in Maine, two Of which are
already under construction.