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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-12
aesar Translation Is
Dedicated to HOOvers

Clean, N. Y, Feb. IL R-A Latin
|anslation of Shakespeare's Julius
|hesar" dedicated to President-elect
ferbert C. Hoover and Mrs. Hoover,
|as been made by one of the pro-
ssors of st. Bonaventure's college,
nd will be performed by students.
The reason for the dedication to
n. and Mrs. Hoover is that they are
ltstanding Latin scholars. In COL
lboration with each other they
kanslated in 1912 the great work Of
|eorse Agricola, "Derubus Metallis"
Eritten in 1850, and which, for hun
reds OF years remained the stand
I'd work on metallurgy.
Julius Caesar" was translated by
Professor Irving r. Bacon. 1t IL to
b published in libretto form, Eng
|sh on one side. Latin on the other,
pr the convenience Of audiences.
hose who are well versed In such
latters, say the Latin translation
etains all the pithy expressiveness
/ the original.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-12
AUTOMATIC Plane
PILOT Perfected
Ohio Mans Invention MinimiZes
DANGER in Aviation

Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. ~ N-An
automatic pilot" which IL expected
to eliminate the dangers in flying
which come of human errors, AMI
to surpass the best Of pilots In
mechanical anticipation and preven-
ton OF disasters which filters cannot
see has passed preliminary tests. the
National Air Transport Company an
nounced today.
The device, invented by Otto W.
Greene. Elyria. Ohio. engineer. ori-
ginally was adopted by the govern
ment during the war for the devel-
opment of aerial torpedoes. The end
of the war arrested its development.
but It has since been taken over by
the company to serve the interests
of peaceful commerce In the air.
Final tests will be conducted this
month.
Two electric motors, a vane and a
pendulum comprise the basic mech
anism of the automatic pilot" ac-
cording to Wesley Smith. Of Nation
al AIT lTduSpOII. HE SOHAOiA0SAO'
will keep the pilot constantly ad-
vised Of air conditions. and will an
ticipate distractions in blind" fly
ing which a pilot could never see,
Smith asserted. 1t IL believed the
device will guide the ship through
these difficulties by taking operation
Of the plane from the pilots hands.
he further declared.
The vane, placed outside the ship.
has as its purpose adjustment. If
flying to air conditions. and IL ex-
pected to eliminate tail spins. The
purpose OF the pendulum IL to con-
troll elevation from its position In
side the cabin. Both are connected
with the motors which operate the
elevators and airlerons, guiding the
horizontal and lateral movements Of
the plane.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-12
Kills Mother-in-Law;
Asks for Jury Trial

Putnam. Conn.,, Feb. 12.-R-
Thomas Mazzola. Of Willimantic,
who was charged with killing his
mother-in-law. Mrs Rosario Lorella
by choking and then turning on
illuminating gas. was held on a>bench
warrant yesterday when presented
before Judge Newell s. Jennings. He
pleaded not guilty and asked for a
jury trial.
Mazzoia was brought here by
Sheriff Gates in order that a
superior court warrant might replace
the coroner's warrant. The accused
was then returned to Jail.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-12
WHAT A DOCTOR Knows
ABOUT
CONSTIPATION

There Is a way Of overcoming the
tendency to constipation. And here
IL how you can PROVE 1t.
The next time your bowels need
any assistance, don't take the first
laxative that comes to mind. Take
one the druggist can assure you Is
made with CASCARA. Just as ef-
fective Al using force. and it's good
for the system. Indeed, 1t helps
make good blood. For cAscara Ia
nothing but the bark Of q tree. The
Indians chew this bark and live to
an old age without a days sickness.
What happens when you cascarize
the bowels? They will usually func-
ton we'll for SEVERAL DAYS. One
more dose-no larger. and perhaps
smaller than the first-and the bow
els function Of their own accord for
a still longer time. Until you don't
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-12
CATHOLICS Blamed
: BY President GIL
Continued from First PaKe)

which cannot be considered hostile.
Even various rebel groups have
surrendered. convinced Of the rec
titude Of the government and the
governments nonparticipation in
conflicts of a spiritual nature.
This same government on the
contrary has sufficient data to de-
clare that besides the illegal con-
duct OF the big newspapers which
once again showed their unpro-
greasive views In making Z warm
eulogy of the criminal without even
abiding to the cowardice and re-
pugnance Of hts crime. there were
elements who devoted themselves to
the task Of recruiting mourners who
were willing to accompany to the
cemetery amidst the greatest pomp
and without proper conduct the re-
mains Of the criminal who had been
sentenced and executed In con-
formity with our laws.
Arrests Not Enough
THE arrest Of the most agrees
sive demonstrators and even the
execution of more active instru.
ment's apparently referring to
such az ToraD would not be sum
Gent to combat these. The hidden
tnstigators of all the excuses which
We lament are not even sincere
Catholics defending the religion Of
their ancestors, and the inviolabl
treasure trove of their conscience.
They are q bourgeoise who mould
their actions to existing conditions
ana seek way to recover the
privileges which the Mexican revo-
luton took from them.
"Indubitable proof Of this are the
murders Of peasants which. to add
TO the sarcasm thereof. are carried
out In the name Of Christ King
Such. too. Is the decided protection
extended by the Mexican psuedo-
artstocracy to Catholic rebels.
"On the contrary the government
believes economic pressure will be
more effective. Above the arm It
will look for the brain. Applying
civil action 1t will seize the proper
ties OF those who are the authors
or accomplices. Thus the govern.
ment will have means to carry on
further its revolutionary work, con-
tinuing it by handing over ranches
to peasants and giving to workers
for cooperative exploitation, factories
Of those who are found guilty.
I'm both cases the.president will
see that decisions 81 seizure are
made with complete ractit,do 4,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-12
HITS HOLE IN HIGHWAY
And CRASHES into POLE
Sedan Gbes Wild When Driver Loses
Control of Wheel on
Pond Street.

Driving through Pond street In a
southerly direction about o'clock
yesterday afternoon, Joseph DUDE
OF 70 Pliny street lost control of
the steering wheel of his sedan
when the front wheels struck hole
In the center Of the road. Swerving
to the gutter on the west side the
car sideswiped an electric light pole.
damaging the rear right wheel, rear
right fender. right running board.
right side of the body and the top.
Sergeant O'Mara. Walter A. Camp
bell Of the public works department
and DUDE measured the hole and
found 1t to be 8 feet. 6 inches long.
feet wide and 3 IL inches deep.
They found that the sedan went
$50 feet after sideswiping the pole
and nine feet after striking the hole.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-12
Rhode Island
Mill Official. Dead

Providence. Feb. IL M-Robcrt
bhnson Jenkes. Sc, treasurer Of the
enckes Knitting company of Paw
hcket. and brother OF Frederick l..
enckes. president Of the Manville
enckes company, died at the home
his mother, Mrs Joseph F..
enckes In this city late last night.
Mr.. Jenck. was treasurer of the
awtucket company for many years
nd had been connected with H..
bundled by his father. Joseph f.
enckes, for the better part of his
fe.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-12

READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-12
1000 Passengers Are
Icebound on Ferries

Copenhagen. Feb. II W06ix-
teen hundred passengers aboard
two ferries have been icebound
In the Great Belt 1T the eastern
terminus Of the Cattegat since
yesterday morning.
An ice breaker sent to release
the ferries lost its propeller hght-
ing the ice and was drifting help
lessly.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-12
BURGLAR IN POOL ROOM

Sergeant p. J. O'Mara is investi-
eating a report by Walter Jacob that
his pool room at II Spring street
was entered last night by breaking
the glass in the rear door near a
catch. Cigarettes and candy and -
were taken.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-12
DOGS KILL 10 CHICKENS

William A. Kline OF $50 West
Main street reported to Captain
Kelly today that dogs entered his
coop last night and killed 16 chick
ems. He looked up one of the dogs
and the dog warden was notified to
take charge Of 1t.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-12
Swans Thawed Out

Spandau. Germany. Feb. IL up
The fire department today per-
formed the unusual job Of thaw-
ing out nix swans which had
frozen tight in the Ice of the
Havel river. The fire fighters
applied warm water to the ice
until the swans were liberated.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-12

The largest island in the world,
nth the exception of Australia, n
Borneo, with an area Of $4,000
buare miles
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-12

Eyeglasses did not become popu-
lar until 1920.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-02-12

feel the need Of any aid Of any sort
for weeks on-end.
30. the only habit you get from
cascara Is that Of natural and nor
NAL regularity. How different from
things one must usually repeat on
the morrow! Cascara il the ideal
laxative: and the familiar little
candy Cascaret Is doubtless its ideal
form. Children beg for these tasty
tablets, and many men and women
wouldn't think ~ taking ANY
THING else for the purpose. And
EVERY drugstore has them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-01-14
Intimates of Famous
Ball Player Knew of
Rift in Marital Life

BOSTON, Jan. IA u.N.S.) 1.-The
tragic death by fire Of Mrs. Helen
Woodford Ruth. wife of Babe Ruth.
brings to the general public a state
of affairs long known to baseball
PLAYERS and intimates of the IA.
nous batting star of the New York
Yankees.
The matrimonial bark Of the
Ruths foundered three years ago
and while outwardly the couple
seemed happy and contented" they
seldom saw each other in actual
life.
Prior to their ''breakup." how.
ever. the home run king and his
former waitress wife were de-
voted and loving couple.
Neighbors OF DR.. Edward H
Kinder were SURPRISED and incredu-
lous today. with the development
that the supposed Mrs. Kinder was
the wife OF the. famous baseball
player. a
They readily identified photo
graphs of Mrs. Ruth and her little
daughter Dorothy, student at a
| convent school in Wellesley, as
Mrs. Kinder and her child Helen"
Kept to Themselves
Neighbors declared that the pair
had entertained few visitors. and
that they had led quiet lives. They
| had never mingled with those WHIT
live in the vicinity. it was de-
clared.
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or adopted child Of the balIplayer
and his wife, was in a convent in
Wellesley and had not been told of
the tragic death Of her motl0E
DR.. Kinder has not been seen
since the day after the tragedy. He
disappeared after telling neighbors
he was going to New York to break
the sad news to Ruth.
Dual Life Revealed
The dual life Of Mrs. Ruth was
not revealed until her picture, pub
lished under the caption of MRS.
Kinder" in a Boston newspaper,
was recognized as that of the wife
OF the home run king.
Later, when Babe Ruth was in
formed that William II. Kinder,
jr, brother OF the missingS dentist,
declared that DR.. Kinder and Mrs.
Ruth had been married in Montreal,
he said he never had divorced his
wife and never had been served
with any notice of any divorce suit
brought by her.
The wealthy doctor formerly was
one Of Ruth's best friends.
Chief Of Police Milmore, of
Watertown. where the tragedy oc-
Cured. said he had talked to DR..
Kinder Saturday morning after the
fire and that DR.. Kinder had told
him that he was going to New York.
That is the last time he has been
seen in WATERFOWL, the chief said
DR.. Kinder was attending a prize
fight in Boston on the night of the
fire.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-01-14

Of George H. (Babe) Ruth, intends
to demand a complete investigation
of the death of his sister on his ar
rival in Boston today.
I'm going to see to 1t that
Helens death is probed to the bot
TOM" Woodford declared before
boarding train for Boston here
last night. II want to know about
this fellow Kinder"
Woodford, an attorney and for
merly an alderman in Boston. said
he would demand that the district
attorney in that city make a thor
ough inquiry into the fire.
Woodford learned of the death of
his sister through telegram from
his mother in Boston, He said
that Mrs. Ruth had been in poor
health for some time.
Little Dorothy Ruth was not
adopted, but was the Bambinos own
child. born to the Ruths here on
February II. 1921, according to
Woodford.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-01-14
Mystery of, 7-Year-Old
Dorothy Ruth's Birth
ShrOuded In Mystery

WELLESLEY, Mass, Jan. ID
G.N.S.t.-Seven.year-old Baby Dor
othy Ruth, pupil at convent here,
and only daughter of Babe Ruth,
the home run king, today will learn
the sad news of her mothers death.
She will attend the funeral and
make her home with her aunts for
a few days.
The exact date of the birth Of
Baby Dorothy was still shrouded
in mystery. In 1922 Ruth Announced
that 16 months before a baby girl
had been born at the Presbyterian
Hospital on February 2, 1921. Mrs.
Ruth, a few hours later, declared
that the child was born at st.
Vincent's Hospital, New York on
January Z. 1921. No birth certifi-
cate was ever found.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-01-14

sentences, Ruth steadfastly refused
to comment upon the tragedy.
Tears In Eyes
With tears yelling in his eyes
and in subdued voice, Ruth read the
following statement to reporters at
a Boston hotel:
MY wife and I have not lived
together for the last three years.
During that time 1 have seldom
met her. / have done all that
can to comply with her wishes
Her death is a great shook to me"
As he finished Ruth looked at
the reporters and his friends. and
with an oh. let me alone" dashed
from the room into an adjoining
bedroom and locked the door. A
few hours later he slipped out
the rear entrance of the hotel and
motOred to the home of a friend
in Weston.
Informed Babe Saturday
According to Arthur Crowley, son
OF the superintendent of police, the
Babe learned of the death of his
wife by telegram which reached
him in New York early Saturday
night. He attempted to verify the
story from New York. but when
unable to do so, he arranged with
Crowley to meet him when thu
Washington express arrived here
Sunday.
His first words upon arriving here
were: 1T isn't true, it can't be
true"
Then he demanded, Where's nv
little girl? I've got to see her"
Ruth was finally prevailed upon
to go to Back Bay Hotel, where
he had always made his home in
Boston, to obtain a little rest.
After attending church services
Ruth held a conference with his
| attorney, John F. Feeney, promi.
nent lawyer and close friend, at
which time the statement was pre-.
pared.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-01-14
DROPS
To 813 HERE
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ski meet was held. thermometer
registered 80 below.
Subzero temperatures will con-
tinue, with brief periods Of relief, un.
til Wednesday "at least" was the
cherries report Of Forecaster ]. r.
Lloyd. BY warmer today Lloyd
meant Is or 20 degrees above zero.
Tomorrow will be colder again. a
new frigid wave bearing down from
Alaska.
Two men and woman were
found dead on the street here yes.
terday.
Mrs. Johanna Fleske. 20, of
Edgar, Wis. visiting relatives here.
died on her way to church.
Alphonso Owimet, 81. was found
frozen to death in a hallway. where
he had sought temporary refuge
from the cold.
Cuno schizatillo, So. father of six
children, was found frozen to death
in a vacant lot. He had left his
home to seek employment.
Another man. as yet unidentified.
died from exposure. q.
NEW YORK, Jan. IA Q.N.S.G-Thia
years first snow here--little more
than a flurry-was followed by the
coolest weather of the winter today.
At s o'clock it was four above zero
Only two deaths were recorded due
to the cold early today.
Because of the intense cold. fire
men early today had great difficulty
extinguishing a stubborn blaze which
sent 800 tenement jewellers into the
street in nightclothing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-01-14
INQUEST HELD
IN WOMAN'S
DEATH

An attempt will be made today
to fix responsibility for the death
Of Mrs. Thora Craggs. attractive
21.year-old wife Of George Henry
Craggs, who made their home in
the $500 block of Tracy Pl. n. W.,
when an inquest is held at 11:3O
o'clock at the District Morgue.
Mrs. Craggs, who, doctors said
was an expectant mother, died Fri
day night Of peritonitis in Sibley
Hospital.
Death may have been due to cleo
trical treatments received from a
downtown physician, according to
DR.. Joseph D. Rogers. deputy
coroner, who performed an autopsy
upon the young matron at the
Morgue last night.
Mrs. Craggs, a native Of Sweden,
was admitted to Sibley Hospital
shortly after New Year.
The physician who gave Mrs.
CraHgs the electrical treatments
has been questioned by detectives
and has admitted having done so,
but denied all knowledge Of her
condition. according to DR.. ]. Ram
say hewitt, coroner.
The physician will be at the in
quest today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-01-14
Ruth Heart-brOken,
. Must Break Sad News
To His Little Daughter

BOSTON, Mass. Jan. IA U.N.S).
Still daZed and heartbroken over
the tragic death of his wife, George
H. (Babe) Ruth, the sultan of swat,
was confronted with two sad duties
today, one to view the body of his
wife. Mrs. Helen Woodford Ruth,
who was burned to death in
fire at Watertown Friday night,
and the other to break the tragic
news to his only daughter, Dorothy
Helen Ruth, a student at a private
academy in Wellesley.
Other than to sobbingly read a
prepared statement Of four short
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-01-14
Army Air Corps Has 2
Cars for Helium Delivery

The Army Air Corps has JUST
accepted delivery of two tank cars
for transporting heliun gas and
the cars are now in use carrying
the gas around the country to the
various airdromes.
Each car consists Of three large
cylinders. having a capacity of
2O6 900 cubic feet of helium gas
under 1000 pounds pressure. which
is sufficient to initiate any ordinary
sired Army blimp.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-01-14
Death of Brakeman
Held to Be Accidental

That Robert l.. Maddox, so, met
his death at Relee Station. Airing
ton county, Va, by his own negli-
gence was the verdict OF the coron.
er's inquest today held by DR.. B.
II. Swain. 1t was found that he
had run in front Of a car OF the
Arlington Fairfax Railway Company
Saturday night while it was in mo.
ton. Motorman Lester Herman and
Conductor James Stevens were ex'
onerated Of blame.
Maddox, a brakeman employed In
the Potomac yards. was kurrying to
get a car for Washington when he
stepped in front of tho moving
car and met his death. He was
identified by a card found in his
pocket.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-01-14
POSSE ON HEELS
Of VIRGINIA
SLAYER
Continued from First Page

Continued from FIRST rage
that Cave is the man who fired
the fatal shots.
It is claimed by friends of the
dead woman, that Cave, who had
but recently been released from
work on the roads for minor
criminal offense, had been in love
with the woman but she would
have nothing to do with him.
Several children, who, it is said,
witnessed the shooting, stated that
cave arose from behind a wood
pile as Mrs. Mcdaniel started for
the house, and fired point.blank at
her, the shots killing her instantly.
The husband Of the dead woman is
an invalid.
Two posses headed by Sheriff
Charles r. Fawley and Deputy w.
Z. Lucas are Fastening to a point
near where Cave is said to have
been seen by a woman, in order
to get the man If possible before
a posse of citizens reach the scene.
A lynching is feared by authori-
tics
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-01-14
HOOVER To PICK.
8 FOR RUN
PROBE
Continued from First Page)

tCOnLlnueQ LFOm lrSL rage
a Warner N. H.C lawyer, as COVER
nor Of Porto Rico.
A fact.finding commission, com
posed Of outstanding citizens, to
conduct a thorough and nonpartisan
investigation into every phase Of
the prohibition question, is to be
appointed by Hoover soon after he
steps into the presidency on
March 4.
this commission Is occupying almost
as mU N Of the President.elect's time
as is the consideration of his Cabi.
net appointments.
Mr.. Hoover Is anxious to make
the prohibition commission a jury
Of such outstanding eminence and
ability that neither the vets nor the
drys can charge prejudice.
In the innunnerable conferences
he has held since returni. e to Wash
ington. however, he has found that
an impartial observer on prohibit
ton Is q mparatively rare speci.
men.
Seen as Number
Mr.. HI over W., t. to make his
fact-finding COM ION representa-
tive neriean life. Wit, l,1at in
view, IT Is said he is favorable to the
idea Il a commission of nine, which
would include an outstanding bust
ness leader, a banker veral law.
yers, physician. a scientist, an
economist, an educator, a sociologist,
and labor leader. There probably
will be one or more women.
1t is his ida to get away from
those who are Known to have posi-.
tive views on either side Of the ques.
ton.
The Presldent.e1ect began his ser
ond week Of conferences in Washirie.
ton today with no dimtnution of the
steady sire; l of visitors that flowed
by his desk.
Thus far during his Washington
sojourn he has interviewed and dis
cussed various questions with more
than zoo callers.
Nearly all of the prominent Re.
publicans in Congress have had his
ear at one time or another during
the past week
May Leave Friday
1t is now considered unlikely that
he will leave here for Florida beA
fore Thursday, or possibly Friday,
So many people with so many prob
lens are demanding his time, that
| he has several times been forced to
\ postpone his departure.
Mr.. Hoover is intent, however,
| upon cleaning up as much business
| as possible before going south. He
| wants at least a month of com.
| parative quiet before March 4. q
month OF rest and relaxation in
which to weigh and consider the
| innufnerable recommendation that
have been put up to him here both
as to personnel and policy.
Therefore, he figures that the
more people he sees in washington
the fewer he will have to see at
Miami Beach.
His stay in Washington has been
so prolonged that 1t Is now i'm
probable there will be any Caribbean
tour, as originally planned, before
March 4.
A weekend trip to Havana prob
ably will be the only break in the
President.elect's Florida stay. The
Cuban government has been given
to understand that only unforeseen
developments will prevent this visit.
| When Mfr. Hooer leaves here for
! Florida he will have in his Volum.
inous notebooks almost all Of the
| data necessary to him in che final
selection of his CO binet, in the
preparation of his inaugural adj.
dress, and his fiji It message 20
Congress. which Is to be called into
special session within four weeks
after he takes office.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-01-14
CIVILIANS WILL MEET

Ralph S. Westing will address the
Civitan luncheon at 1890 o'clock
tomorrow in the gold room of the
Lafayette Hotel. His subject will
he commercial aviation. The COM
ing drive of the Community Chest
also will he discussed.