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New Britain herald., 1927-05-13
FORMER HARVARD
 STAR IS SUICIDE
s. B. Steel Jumps From
 Hotel to Death

New York, May 13.-tP--Sanger B. Steel. 35, vice. ore sident and di- rector of the J. C.. White Investment Company, Wall street brokers, jumped to his death from the fifteenth floor of the Hotel McAlpin yesterday afternoon.
 He had registered. hotel authori- ties said. as George r. Rich of Chi cago. His rise in financial circles was said to have been extraordinary since he came here from Chicago a few years ago. He was an artist and musician as well as financier. As student at Harvard he was cartoonist for the "Lampoon," uni versity comic magazine.
 c. Munroe Hubbard. a business associate, who identified the body told police that Steel had spoken of suicide on several occasions, but had not been taken seriously. He at tributed the act to ill-health, eX- plaining that Steel injured his head while playing football in college, and had been subject to severe headaches, which q year ago result ed in a nervous breakdown. Steel was a widower and leaves three children.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-13
COUNTESS SALM
 REJO|NS PARENTS
Excitement Attends Reunion at
 Cherbourg Station

Cherbourg France, May 13 P,- Countess Salm-H -Hoogstraeten, the for mer Millicent Rogers, was so excited after a tearful but joyous reunion with her father, Colonel H. H. Ro- gers and her little son, Peter when they disembarked from the Olympic today that arrangements for the trip to Paris were nearly upset.
 The countess and her mother planned to journey by automobile with Colonel Rogers, while Peter was to travel on a special train with Col. Rogers valet and a maid. She boarded the train to see that the compartment was ready and to in- struct the maid. Peter meanwhile re- maining on the station platform with bis grandparents.
 She was so much wrought up with the emotion of the reunion that she failed 10 notice the train getting un- der way. Finally aroused she went to the car platform, waved her arms and shrieked an alarm.
 A quick-witted railway official seized Peter, who had begun to yell. and jumped into the countess auto- mobile. The chauffeur raced after the train through the long loading shed and honked at the conductor, who stopped the train.
 The countess. gesticulatng on the train platform. took Peter in her arms turned him over 10 the nurse and then returned to the station in the automobile.
 She met the Olympic with two motor cars and q giant footman in gray livery. Her welcome 10 her father was most ailcctionatC. and she repeatedly huggrd and kissed Peter.
 When the excitement Of the train mlXup was over. she and Col. and Mrs. Rogers left for Paris in one automobile while the other carried the luggage,
New Britain herald., 1927-05-13
THRILLING RESCUE IN CHINA RELATED
Woman Missionary Tells About
 Her Release

Yunnanfu. China, May Is R- Miss Marcy I. Craig. Philadelphia nurse who survived bandit raid east of here last April, in which the Rev. Morris Schlicter of Toronto, Canada and his five-year-old daugh- ter were slain, gives the credit of thrilling rescue to II. A. C. Allen, of the China Inland Mission here.
 Arriving in Yunnanfu after a long period of uncertainty. during which Miss Craig. Mrs. Schlicter and the latter's small son were held cap- tive, the nurse related her story.
 "On April 8. party of China In- land missionaries consisting of Rev. and Mrs. Schlicter, their two small children and myself. left Anshunfu. Kweichow province, to travel to Yunnanfu. We were attacked by brigands after leaving the town Of Lo-Ping. in Yunnan province.
 Our escort engaged in a fight with the brigands. during which We managed to hide in rice field. The escort being driven off, the brigands discovered our whereabouts.
 "One Of them presented a rifle point blank at Mrs. Schlicter firing. It killed her three-year- old daugh- ter and wounded Mrs. Schlicter in the hand. Almost at the same mo- ment another brigand stabbed Rev. Mr. Schlicter in the back. killing him instantly. He fell without q. word.
 'The brigands then proceeded to
New Britain herald., 1927-05-13
WASEDA YS. CHICAGO
Japanese Baseball Team With Seven Victories in Nine Games, Starts Annual Series.

Chicago. May B Pi-With seven victories in II games against Amer ican teams to their credit, the Wa seda university baseball team of Japan opened its University of Chi cago series today in the first of three games. Their first workout yesterday exhibited sparkling fielding. but the real test of the Japanese players is batting against curve ball pitching. which they have been striving to learn since the first of the quad rennial Waseda-Chicago series 14 years ago.
 Instead of a tour of the city. on their first day here, the visitors in sisted upon seeing major league basebal teams play, and Coach Nels Norgren Of Chicago took them to watch the Chicago White Sox and Washington Senators. They will be guests of Charles A. Comiskey of the White Sox again tomorrow and then leave for their eastern games, the first one at Toronto.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-13
ANOTHER CRISIS ARISES IN FLOOD
 ZONE AS BREAK IN LEVEE INTENDS

in the threatened area and Major Gillette said that every boat that could be gotten into the district would be needed to evacuate them.
 Harry D. Wilson. state commits sioner of agriculture, estimated that . crevasse at Bayou Des Glaises would cause at least s1o.- 00o,0oo in damages to agricultural interests.
 High winds and rains delayed Miss Winifred Callahan. Red Cross worker, In her departure from Natchez for Harrisonburg. Rhine hardt and Sicily island refugee camps with smallpox vaccine and anti-typhoid serum, that was much needed. particularly at Harrison burg. from which 20 smallpox vic tims were evacuated.
 Miss Callahan planned to return by seaplane but when the weather prevented, she used boat.
 The crest of the Cabin Teele and Winter Quarters crevasse waters coursing slowly down the Tensas basin. was expected to reach Old River between May IS and May g. depending upon all levees holding. Along the main Mississippi rive. ,evees south from Angola condi- tlons were reported to be satisfac- tory.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-13

they gather here to .snsider the plan tomorrow. PriI {ons Brown. Cornell. Army. Navy ennsylvania and Columbia are expected to be represented.
 Langford's supervision over off cials in the gamesEof the three big universities of New England will place him in a position somewhat similar to that of Major John |. Griffith, western conference commis- sioner. His selection marks the first definite move in the east. says observers, to remove the claims of favoritism which for many years have been based upon the present system of selecting the officials.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-13

strip MT. Schlicter's body. and even took tho clothes off the dead child. Mrs. Schlicter. her son, and myself then were taken by the brigands into the mountain regions.
 Apart from intense mental dis tress we also underwent severe phy- sical suffering, being out in the mountains all night in the rain and being hurried along. although we could scarcely drag one foot after the other.
 Troops had been sent out against the bandits. and they severely pressed us to climb a steep moun- tain. arriving at the top utterly ex- hausted. Then the brigands forced Mrs. Schlcter and myself onward another five miles to a village in the valley below. We were so tired that he would move only with the aid of two coolies whom the bandits had forced to accompany them.
 Next day the bandits sent me si NaJ No tCiA SiC PuicA1h6 COANAelS that unless they gave up pursuit they would kill Mrs. Schlicter and her little son.. The commanding of ficer of the pursuing soldiers replied that if any harm came to Mrs. Schlicter he would at once put to death certain members of the brig and leaders family whom he had captured.
 After being with the bandits over a fortnight Mrs. Schlicter's release was arranged by this officer"
 A search for the missionaries had been begun by MT. Allen from here upon learning from their escort that they had been kidnapped. and de spite grave danger he reached their and brought back Mrs. Schlicter and her son 10 safety.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-13
Son Wins Fight for
 His Mothers Estate

Providence. May 13.-lPl- The supreme court here yesterday di- rected that the s40o,ooo estate. left in trust to Miss Lorania c. Beck with. who died in 1925. should be turned over to Norman Morrison Hodglin, formerly Lawrence Beck with, infant son of the woman and born out of wedlock. The decision was the result of q request for in- structions by the Rhode Island Hos pital Trust Company. made because of the attempts of other heirs to secure the estate. The child was adopted by the Hodgkin family Of Oakland, Cal. where he now is liv- ing.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-13
TO RAISE TUITION

Cambridge. Mass. May IS UP) The tuition of Harvard Law school will be increased from $25o to $500 this fall, and from $500 to s40O the following year. the uni versity has announced. The dental school will make similar increase. and the graduate school of educa- tion will raise it's fee to $500 in September.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-13

for the song Will You Love Me in December As You Did in Nay" for which Ball composed the music. To- day the mayor described Ball as "a splendid man, true friend, and an excellent performer"
 George NJ. Conan, Irving Berlin and Julius Witmark. head of the publishing house that for years has marketed Balls songs, were among the honorary pallbearers.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-13
KILLED IN GUN FIGHT
Two Officers Shot to Death by Fugi- tive In North Dakota When They Try to Arrest Him.

Redfeld, N. D., May 13 R}-Carl Bintloff. federal prohibition agent of Mitchell. s. D., and Charles Halbin, deputy state sheriff, were shot to death early today by Walter Chriss- man, fugitive from justice, when they sought to arrest him at his farm home near here.
 Bintloff and Halbln. with three other officers, had surrounded the 'Chrissman home, expecting resist ance from Chrissman. who is want ed on a charge of having slain R. w. La Brn, . federal officer from Huron. S. D.
 Chrissman stepped from the house and opened fire, killing Bintloff and Halbin. and escaped in the darkness after emptying his revolver at the other three.
 Posses are searching for Chriss- man throughout the county. and re- wards totalling $1.ooo have been of- fered for his arrest.
 Hillside Creamery Butter, b1c. 2 lbs. $1.00. Russell Bros.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-13
Tributes Paid Memory
 Of Dead Song Writer

New York. May F Pl-Nayor James J. Walker, Masons. and mem bers Of the theatrical prof ossion- joined yesterday at funeral services in paying tribute to Ernest Ball. song writer. who died recently while playing in a theater at Santa Ana. Cal
 Years ago Walker wrote the lyrics
New Britain herald., 1927-05-13
COLLEGES MOVE TO PICK
 IMPARTIAL OFFICIALS
Yale, Harvard and Dartmouth Name William s. Iangford to
Select Referees.

New York May 13 R-Eastern college football today felt the un- dercurrent of new movement aimed at selection of officials by an impartial system.
 The first step has been taken by Yale, Harvard and Dartmouth. Abandoning the age-old custom of permitting the coaches to choose their own referees. umpires and line men. they have decided to delegate this privilege to a single man-Wil- liam s. Langford of New York, sec retary of the rules committee and prominent college official.
 Hope is held out that the innova ton, sponsored by Tad Jones of Yale. will be generally accepted by leading colleges of the east when
New Britain herald., 1927-05-13

paper. All expenses will be paid. even to the clothing for the trip.
 To get this one of the champion school spoilers of the city will be re- quired to win the city championship at the Herald spelling match to be conducted in conjunction with the Rotary club luncheon. Thursday noon. May 26.
 A whole weeks trip to Washing ton with . round of sightseeing.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-13
COME ON, fELLERS,
 GET A FREE TRIP
Boy Has Chance to Displace
 Girl as Spelling Champ

Will the winner of the Herald spelling contest be a boy or girl? Last year it was a girl. Miss Eliza beth GlaStetter was the Herald s guest on a weeks vacation to Wash ington. Did she enjoy it? Just ask her
 Somebody is going to take the trip this year as the Herald's guest, ac- companied by representative Of the
New Britain herald., 1927-05-13

pleasure trips, boating. theaters ban quets and general good times. In addition to this there is the chance of winning the S1,00O prize. The best speller at the national contest will get the sl.000 prize. Other prizes range all the way down 10 s35 for the spoilers who do not get a larger award.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-13
STUDENT A SUICIDE

San Francisco, May 13 P>-Miguel Cardenas, 26. a student, committed suicide here today. Relatives said he had been Respondent over failure in his studies.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-13

Hillside Creamery Butter, Sic. lbs. $1.00. Russell Bros.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-04

new attorneys prosecuted the di- vorce suit of Mildred Harris Chap. lin against the comedian.
 McMurray declared that the pro- posal to settle had been only ver- bal. and that the offer "did not make adequate provision for Mrs. Chaplin's children. and the bulk of the settlement was in no way se- cured"
 He refused to reveal the amount of the bulk of the settlement" :" which has been reported as around a million dollars. but said trust fund of $100.O00 was to have been created for the two children. He said his niece was offered a certain sum with promises to pay more in the future.
 Action for the filing of an amend ed complaint now may be accele- rated. McMurray said. He said coun- sel hoped to do this. naming ''an- other ground in addition to cruelty for the divorce" before the case comes to trial.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-04
NOW YOU ASK ONE

There's a hint to help you in every enc of the ten questions today. h. stead of questions, there are blanks in which you put missing words to complete the sentences.
 1.-the Pope is elected by the Col lege of -.
 2-The Liberty Bell is now in - Hall, in the city of -.
 3-Laws to protect investors from the sale of bad stocks, bonds and other worthless securities are called
 - laws.
 4-The left side of a ship. facing forward, is called the - side while the right side is called the
 side.
 5-The front end of the ship is called the and the rear of the ship is called the --.
 6-The green coating which forms on copper is called -.
 "A signalling apparatus which makes use of reflected sunlight is S-The common name for sodium chloride is
 9-The city of -is known as "The Hub of the Universe"
 10-Orthodox Mohommedana face
 when praying.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-04
ANOTHER QUAKE RUM0R
 STARTED BY BLASTING
White Oak Quarry Site of Heavy Explosions Last
 Evening

Last night while telephone calls were coming into the Herald office from all parts of the city to inquire what disposition had been made of the Sacco-Vanzetti case, an excited female voice reported an earth quake in the locality of North Bur ritt street.
 Further investigation disclosed that similar shock had been heard in other parts of the city, notably city hail. where the board of park commissioners felt a sharp jolt and at police headquarters where Lieut.. Matthias Rival reported a distinct shaking of the entire building. From several other sections of the city telephone messages told of the dis turbance indicating it to be very gen. eral, and at the Connecticut Light X Power companys test boards the reading showed a fuctuation at the hour of the reported tremor.
 Later in the evening it was found that extensive blasting operations had been taking place at the hour of the. "earthuuake." and the vibra- ton was attributed to this fact.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-04
CATHOLIC PERSECUTION
 DENOUNCED BY K. OF C
Policy of Mexican President Strong ly Rebuked at Supreme Council Now in Session in Oregon.

Portland, Ore, Aug. 4 R-Reso- lutions denouncing the Gales gov ernment's policy toward Catholics in Mexico occupied the attention of the supreme council of the Knights of Columbus in annual convention here today.
 A special committee has framed the general form of the resolution to be submitted to the convention. This resolution is said to be more coneiliatory than the one adopted last year at Philadelphia.
 Ths problem now facing the Cath olic organization, 1t was explained, is the correction of the widespread impression left by last years con- vention when the stand taken by the committee provoked semi diplomatic protests.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-04

rammed in, the result of head-on collision with the American steam CT Cody in the channel six miles off shore today. None of the crew was injured.
 The Cody, inbound from Rotter- dam. proceeded to Houston with mil nor damage the Horby Sastle. which had dropped both anchors and had her engines astern when the collision occurred, will be held up from sailing possibly several weeks.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-04
MILLION OFFER IS
 NO bRIbE ID L|TA
Mrs. Chaplin Bent on Fight to
 Finish

,, Los Angeles, Aug. 4 R = An cffer of approximately $1,ooo.ooO failed to dissuade Lita Grey Chap lin in her determination for fin- ish fight in her suit for divorce from Charles Chaplin. her film star husband. Lyndol l.. Young, who until recently headed her legal staff. has revealed in support Of his demand for attorneys fees.
 : Young, representing the legal firm which withdrew from the case as her counsel, testified in court here yesterday that Mrs. Chaplin not only refused the cash settle ment but remained insistent upon naming n prominent motion pic ture actress" with whom she al- leges Chaplin was unduly familiar. Several times the name of the ac- tress in question has almost come to light. but legal complications have intervened thus far. The case now is set for trial August 22.
 The hearing was held in superior court to determine the amount of fees due to the firm of Young and Young. which withdrew from Mrs. Chaplin's side of the case avowedly because she had once tentatively agreed to accept the settlement of- fer and later rejected it.
 Mrs. Chaplin proposed that we file an amended complaint in which a certain motion picture actress should be named" Young started to testify. He was interrupted from further explanation by Edwin Me Murray, Mrs. Chaplin's uncle. and who was associated with Young's firm on her legal staff. McMurray made a hurried objection to fur ther testimony, which Judge Guerin sustained. McMurray insisted fur ther statements from Young might be prejudiced to his clients case when 1t came up for trial.
 Superior Judge Walter Guerin, after hearing considerable testimony by Young. postponed further hear ing until August 22.
 A hearing on Monday on the substitution of Kenyon and Braden Lee as attorneys. associated with McMurray, for Mrs. Chaplin, will be held before Judge Guerin. The
New Britain herald., 1927-08-04
FIRE RAZES HOME

Norwich, Aug. R-A house. barn and shed near Preston City, and occupied by Carl Thies and fam fly, were totally destroyed by fire of unknown origin early this morning. Mrs. Thies and four children who were asleep. escaped. Eleven head of cattle and two horses were saved. No estimate of damage was avail able.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-04
British Ship Nearly
 Sunk on High Seas

Galveston. Tex. Aug. 4 R-The British steamer. Hornby Castle, limped into port last night in tow of tug boat. shorn of her deck plates and with her stem and bow
New Britain herald., 1927-08-04

By the Associated Prsss-
 New York-This talk Of the changed younger generation must have been exaggerated. Twenty three boys ranging up to 1l years were haled to court in one body charged with the age-old juvenile pastime of "bitchins rides"
 Angora, Turkey-Attempts to in- troduce automobile hearses into Turkey have failed, largely because of the simplicity of funerals under the Moslem religion.
 New York-Father Knickerbocker can grow 100 years more without feeling tight around the armpits or under the belt, says the regional plan commission. There remain 367,Oo0 vacant acres in the greater city's limits.
 London Greyhound dinners" are quite the thing among certain sporting circles and are being ad- vertised by wide-awake hotels. They are held around 9 p. m., after the dog races are over.
 New York-The last place the police reserves might have expected trouble was listed in a riot call Wednesday night. A meeting of grocery clerks disrupted over a question of internal politics. l Berlin-The longest Hello" in history. A radio phone call has been successfully made between Berlin and Buenos Aires. 7.500 miles. New York-Roger Kahn, son of the international banker. has en- tered still another field. Having succeeded, in a measure. as a night club owner, orchestra leader and songwriter, he has purchased an airplane with view to entering the New York-Spokane race.
 Boston-All good English Is am biguous, says Professor Marshall Perrin, of Boston university. in de- fense of that word "choose." He recalled that Bismarck described English as "the best language for diplomacy" because it was always possible "to say one thing and mean another"
 New York-Frederick Fraser Hunt. Florida realty salesman, has rounded up quite a section of the financially prominent as defendants in the breach of contract suit he has filed here. They include, for in- stance. William K. and Harold Van derbilt, August Hecksher. E. C.. Stockless and William G. McAdoo. Swedesboro, N. J.-Slightly be- hind it's usual schedule. comes the perennial Jersey devil" Huckle- berry pickers hereabouts report the appearance-at distance-of a feathered quadruped about the size of fox with 8 cry, "half bark, half hoot."
 jamin D. Esses suc- ceeds in becoming brother-in-law to his mother-in-law after three wed- dings.
 New Haven-George Smart, Wethersfield golfer wins one day tournament at New Haven country club.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-04

4 to be that of John Crowley. . farm hand is found in clump of bush- es.
 New Britain-Mrs. Stanley Ro- mans second suicide attempt fails when she Is pulled from path of on rushing train.
 Middletown-Charles E. Weterbce enters the select hole in one-club' at the Highland Country Club by sinking 162 yard drive at the 18th hole.
 Hazardville-An acute infection ends the life of Jean Lute. 14, just back from a girl scout camp.
 Middletown-Representative VII liam M. Citron protests manner in which state building contracts are let, to Governor John H. Trumbull.
 New Haven-Miss Elizabeth Kelly appears in probate court to claim estate of father she had not seen since 1870.
 New Haven-City officials visit Potter's Field and find collins cov- cred by only II inches of dirt.
 Harfford-A penalty tax" im- posed on the estate of George Luke by state tax commissioner William H. Blodgett is declared constitution al by supreme court errors.
 Now London-The presidential yacht NTayflower arrives here en- route to Washington.
 Hartford-The public acts of 1927 in printed form will be delivered at the office of the secretary of state August II.
 Hartford-This city will enter the Spirit of Hartford" in the national air derby.
 New London-A bad case of boils keeps youg Ricardo. Woonsocket, R. l., fighter from entering the ring here with Bobby Mays.
 Norwich-Flames destroy a house, barn, shed, ii head of cattle and horses, all the property of Carl Thies.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-04

New Haven-Decapitated body of John Cassell. Orange farmer, is found in Allingtown woods. Suicide theory is advanced.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-04
FLASHES OF LIFE: TURKS BROWN
 ON USE OF AUTOMOBILE HEARSES

Thompsonville-A body. believed to be that of John Crowley. . farm hand is found in a clump of bush- es.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-04
MIDNIGHT BRIDE" CUT
 OFF BY RICH PARENTS
Pretty 23-Year- Old Wife to Lose Share of Enormous Fortune
 By Sensational Marriage.

Pittsfleld. Mass. Aug. | NAPitts- fields midnight bride. Mrs. Flora Mura Campbell Sutty. pretty 23 year old wife of John Sutty. local broker age house employe. has been disin- herited by her wealthy parents. Mr. and Mrs. John William Campbell, of Tyringham. A sensation was creat- ed by the marriage of the couple by City Clerk Woods last night in city hall,