New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 29, 1922, Page 1

Herald “Ads” Mean Better Business ESTABLISHED 1870 STILLWAN 1S DENTED DIVORCE TODAY IN REFEREE'S FINDING WHICH ALSO DECLARES BABY GUY IS LEGITIMATE Length;—STatement Accompanies De- cision — Finds Banker Guilty Through Mother’s Victory, Baby Guy Will Receive Share of $6,000,000 Trust " Estate. Carmel, N. YV, Sept. 29 (Associat- ed Press)—James A. Stillman former president of the National Bank of New York was denled a decree in his suit for absolute divorce against his wife Anne U. Stillman, and Baby Guy Stillman was declared legitimate in the findings of Daniel J. Gleason, referee in the case which were filed her today. Victory For Mrs. Stillman The referee's decision was a com- plete and sweeping victory for Mrs. Stililman. Not only was her defense upheld, but the referee also confirmed her charges that Mr. Stillman had misconducted himself with Florence H. Leeds, former Broaiway show girl, and that Mrs. Leeds had borne two children. In regard to Mrs. Stillman's charges that her banker husband had also misconducted himself with two other women, identified only as ‘‘Helen” and “Clara’’ Referee Gleason decided that the evidence wag not sufficient to prove the allegations of adultery. No Notice of Appeal. Two of the bankers’ attorneys, Col Willlam Rand and Outerbridge Hor- sey, waiting to hear the decision Mr. Gleason's office at Poughkeepsie, declined ‘to say whether they intended to appec! from the referee’s findings. Cost Stilhnan $500,000 Altogether~Mr. Stillman was Mieved to have spent far in excess of $500,000 in his divorce litigation. The amount turned over to Mrs. Stillman’s counsel for alimony, fees and expenses approached $200,000. Evidence Insufficient. The referee wrote that the testi- mony adduced by Mr. Stillman in sup- port of his charges that Mrs. Still- man misconducted herself with Fred Beauvais part Indian guide alleged by the banker to be the father of little Guy Stillman ‘“uncontradicted and unexplained was sufficlent to justify him (Stillman) in belleving Mrs. Stillman gullty of the charges made against her.” “A careful examination however of all the testimony” sald his report “has shaken my faith and bellef in the testimony of the witnesses called in the plaintiff's behalf."” The referee held that Mr. Stillman had failed to overcome the presump- tion of legitimacy which is one of the strongest known to the law and which ‘“‘cannot be overthrown except by evidence which s stronger.” Her Testimony Convincing On the other hand, the report found the proof of Mrs. Stillman’'s recrim- inating charges that her husband had supported and maintained Florence H. Leeds as his wife and that she had given birth to two children “rec- ognized by him" had been “so over- whelming and convincing that the plaintiffs attorneys frankly stated to the referee that no denfal would be made of these charges.” May Go to Higher Court The referee's report upon motion by either side will go to supreme court Justice Morschauser for confir- mation or rejection. It {8 expected that Justice Morschauser will uphold the findings of Mr. Gleason. Through his mother’'s victory Guy Stillman retains his rights as an heir with his two brothers and his sister to the $6,000,000 trust fund created for them by their grandfather, the late James Stillman. A large part of the report was de- voted to discussing Mr. Stillman’s ef- fort to show he could not have been the father of Guy Stillman and to the testimony of his witnesses that they saw Mrs. Stillman and Beavals misconducting themeelves in the months preceding the infant’s birth in 1918 at varfous places including the Stillman summer camp on the banks of the St. Maurice river in the prov- ince of Quebec, and on the banker’s country estate in Pocantico Hills. Baby Is Legitimate, ““As the infant defendant, Guy Still- man, was concededly born in lawful wedlock, the burden of establishing his illegitimacy is upon the plaintiff and the plaintiff must establish such {llegitimacy by clear and {rrefra- gable proof and beyond a reasonable doubt,” the report said. “The presumption of fact of legit- imacy is one of the strongest known to law, and of course it cannot be overthrown except by evidence which {s stronger. The burden of proof i3 upon the party asserting illegitimacy, | and the rule in a case like the pres- | ent one has been declared to be ‘that it must be shown beyond all reason- able doubt that the husband could not have been the the child.” " “The plaintif has failed to over- come the presumption of legitimacy and I therefore find the defendant Guy Stillman to be the legitimate c¢hild of the plaintiff and the adult defendant. father of | himself. in| be- BRITISH GOVT. HflN[lRS OR. J/ Hm tford Citation and kual Given Local Physician for War Service | Dr. James Faulkner, of this city, has received word from Dr. Herbert H. White, head of the Harvard Sur- gical unit which served in the early years of the European war, that a world war certificate and medal has been issued in his name. The cita- tion for Dr. Faulkner is issued by the British war office, and it is for service with the English during 1915 and 1916. Dr. Fau®kner joined the Am- erican army when war was declared and serv overseas with a medical unit of the United States forces, also. He {s the Eddy-Glover post, American Leglon, post doctor. MEET AT ENCAMPMENT First Time in 53 Years at G. A. Reunion. Des Moines, Ia., Sept. 20.—In 1869 two brothers left their parents, egght | other brothers and five sisters and went out from a little farm in Foun- tain county, Indiana, each to shift for J. W. Miller was 25 and A. H. Miller was 23 and both had fought through the Civil War. Yesterday the two, together with a third brother, Joseph, who was 19 when they left home met here at the G. A. R national encampment for the first time since that parting in In- dlana 53 years ago. United Commumtv Corp. Directors Hold Meeting At a meeting of the directors of the United Community corporation held at the Chamber of Commerce rooms it was voted to thank the New Britain Musical club for granting the proceeds of the concert to be given Sunday to the corporation. The di- rectors will sell tickets for the affair and it has been arranged to have tickets for sale at Crowell's drug C"“"“"‘lfllt State Lrbmry, Dept., Brothers See Fach Other Tor the | PASSION PLAY BROUGHT . VENUE OF MILLIONS w00 Witnessed Biblical Pageant This Year at Oberammergau Oberammergau, Sept. 29.—(By As- sociated Press) — Her passion play over, her crowds of tourists gone and her shops sold bare of souvenirs, Oberammergau has slipped back into another decade of peace and quiet. A few days of rest and the actor villagers will busy themselves in re- storing the hamlet to its every day appearance. The task will be render- ed easier by the fact that some 350,- 000 visitors came to see the passion play this season and left millions of marks which the village can devote to improvement purposes. ‘The gross receipts of the play itself were some 20,000,000 marks, the sale of books and photographs netting a further 4,000,000, In addition, other spent in the village. Altogether 66 performances were glven this year since the dress rehear- sal on May 9. In 1910 only 57 per formances were given and the attend- |ance was far less. Figures are not vet avallable to show the season's at- | tendance by nationalities, but up to the end of August, 18,000 Americans had witnessed the play. Now thar the approximately 800 performers are allowed to settle back and rest after their arduous labors of the last five months, the news that $1,000,000 has been offered for the privileges of fllming the play meets with a rather cool receptisn. The elders, especially, express re- sentment at the “profanation” they feel would be committed were the deal to be completed. Even those, who overlook the sentimental con- siderations oppose the proposition on the ground that Oberammergau would be robbed of its unique attraction abroad. millions were JAPS FAVE EVACUATED Tokio, Sept. 29 (By the Associated Press)—Japanese evacuation of the Siberian mainland opposite the island of Sakhalien has been completed and civil administration of that territory have been withdrawn it was an- store, Dickinson's drug store and at the Chamber of Commerce. Inouncod officlally here today. OLD GARAGE BILL OF $415 PRESENTED Echoes of Curtis Administration Are Heard in Statement To City From Standard Oil Co. Today It was with considerable surprise that there came into the office of Mayor A. M. Paonessa this morning, a representative of the Standard Ofl company, with a number of unpaid bills, contracted for gasoline and ofl at the municipal garage. A total of these bills showed that for over a year, within the period of April 30, , and December 20 1921, that but $384 28 had been paid on a bill of $809.96, leaving at pres- ent a halance of $415.68, remains un- paid. It was pointed out today that this sum was handled through the Curtis administration, and was unknown to the present administration until the bills were received today. As the mayor was out of the city today on official business, nothing definite as to what will be done in the matter could be learned. RULES ARE GHANGED Democrats Propose Amendments To State Rules Similar to By-Laws of Republican Party. New Haven, Sept. 29.—A change in party rules adopted by the state com- mittee yesterday will conform pro- cedure of organizing in democratic state conventions to the plan which the republicans have. Hereafter the state chairman will state-wide primari for choo delegates to the state convention between that date and the opening of the state convention districts may cau- cus and select members of the con vention committees as well the state committeeman for the On the opening night of the conven tion the district caucus chairman can represent the selection of committee members eliminating the need of cau- cusing during a convention recess. It | has not been unusual in the past to have from 20 to 30 caucuses in slon and about the convention with a great deal of confusion rounding them The new rules will remove contests from the convention hall. In case of contest over a state commit- teeman it may be fought out at home rather than as a side issue at the con vention. 8o far as organization of a convention s concerned it will tate the work and make it easier the clerks to,handle the routine. ng as ses- hall sur- for ¢(down a t a date for the| district | local | tacili- | HALL ESCAPES UNINJURED AFTER CAR PLUNGES OVER 20 FOOT BANK A. G. Way, Whose Auto Was Also Overturned in Accident on Plainville Road, Also Unhurt. Albert E. Hall of 479 Stanley street |and Alfred G. Way of 19 Roxbury lrnafl‘ drivers of two automobiles |which figured in a collision last eve- ning on the Plainville road near the Hart and Hutchinson factory, miracu- lously escaped death when t¥e ma- clline which Hall was driving plunged 20 foot embankment after having struck and overturned the automobile driven by Way. Miraculons Escape. Despite the fact that Doth of the machines were badly damaged neither of the drivers was hurt. Hall es- caped possible fatal injuries when his machine struck a tree and large boul- der at the foot of the embankment which prevented the car from over- turning and possibly pinning him be- |neath the wreckage. Hall Is Arrested. Following the accident Hall was ar- restedsby Sergeant John J. King and | Policeman Gustave Hellberg on a charge of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor and reckless driving. He appeared before Judge George W. Klett in police court this morn- Ing and upon his request that he be |allowed to secure the services of a lawyer his case was continued until Tuesday morning of next week. Hall {s employed as master mechanic at the New DBritain Machine company {plant on Chestnut street. Widell Not Guilty. Bernard Widell was arrested West, Main street last evening for passifig a standing trolley car. In court this morning in addition to the above charge he was arraigned for driving without a license and without |a certificate of registration ‘Widell explains to the court that he had followed a Plainville bound trol- ley on West Main street and did not drive past the car until the last wom- lan passenger had boarded the trolley. He entered a plea of gullty to the charges of driving without a license ard not having a certificate of regis- tration but explained that he was in a hurry when he left his home as he was on his way to the hospital. | He was discharged on the first jcount and Judge Klett suspended judgment on the last two counts. Pays His Costa. On recommendation of Prosecutor Joseph Woods, Tsrael Shapiro was al- lowed to pay tie costs of the court on the chatgs of stealing milk bottles. on WILLETT NEW HEAD OF CIVIL WAR VETS Towa Judge Is First Naval Veteran fo Lead 6. A. R. 1§ ELECTED AT DES MOINES New Commander Studied Law After Discharge From Service And Was Most Successful In His Profes- sion. Des Moines, Ja., Sept. 29.—Judge J. W. Willett of Tama, Iowa, was elect- ed commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic at yesterday afternoon’s business session of the annual encampment being held here. He was elected by acclamation under suspension of rules. He is the first News of the World By Associated Press ADVANCE BF TllRK ARMIES HAI.TED BY ORDER OF KEMAL PASHA; PLANS MEETING TODAY WITH HARRINGTON SUSTAINS MANDAMUS IN VACCINATION CASE School Board, Not Town of Milford, Liable in Suit, Is Finding New Haven, Sept. 29.—A motion to squash mandamus proceedings against the Milford school board over man- agement of the schools in that town was denfed by Judge Ernest C. Simp- son in common pleas court today. At the same time the court allowed a motion to quash in proceedings against the town of Milford. The court decided that as a town was without authority regarding the con- duct of its schools, mandamus should not issue against it. The action was brought by F. L. ‘Wilder of Bridgeport, for Hattie E. Burr, mother of Kenneth Burr, who is alleged to have been refused admis- sion to a school because he had not been vaccinated. Judge O. W. Platt appeared for both the town and the school board. In the motion to quash Judge Platt said that in this state the sending of a child to school was a privilege and not a right and that a school board had authority to re- fuse admission at its discretion. The action of the board in this instance, Mr. Platt said, was for the benefit or | the health of the community and it simply used its discretionary powers in enforcing an order that was not directed at any individual pupil but at all whose parents refuse to allow JUDGE J. W. WILLETT naval veteran to be elected as head of the G. A. R. Commander Willett is a judge the seventeenth judicial district Towa. A native of lllinois, he enlisted at Clevelard, Ohfo, in Sentember, 1863 Although a youngoter, he was soon accepted as an able seaman. After serving on the receiving boat Clara Dolson, at Mound City, Ill, the young gob was assigned to the gun- boat Springfield, attached to the Mis- sissippi squadron. There he served under Commodore Andrew H. Foote. At the end of the war he was second mate in the government transport and dredge boat service. On discharge he moved to Iowa, studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1872. He has been active in that profession ever since. Among the other national officers elected was Dr. George T. Harding of Marion, O., father of the president, as surgeon-general. Following the election of national officers, Milwaukee was selected as the fifty-seventh annual encampment city. BLACK SPEAKS TO HOTEL WORKERS in of Team Captains Report 100 Stock Salesmen Signed Up in Hotel Drive. The organization which will make possible the sale of the new hotel stock is gradually shaping up and the hotel officlals who are in New Britain claim that beginning with the chairman of the executi committee, every man in the organization has definitely agreed to make the cam- pgign a success. To date there are 16 captains who in the four divisions which make up the general organization Thursday evening th met at the New Britain club listened to a talk by Isaac Black Mr. , Mayer announced that Tuesday evening, October 2 would be a meeting of the workers € and on team Paonessa Attends Two Meetings During Day Mayor Paonessa today attended a meeting of the various mayors in Connecticut cities, with the state fuel commission at the capitol at Hart- tord The local mayor was also in attendance at meeting before the public utilities commission this morn- ing, with Councilman Crusberg of the common council transportation com- mittee and Corporation Counsel J. H. Kirkham. Battling Siki to Flght In New York Next Month New York, Sept. 28, (By Associat ed Press)—Battling Siki who knock- ed out Georges Carpentier will fight in this city on or about Thanksgiving Day, November 30. This announce ment was made today by Tex Rick- | ard who stated that he had received Siki's acceptance to meet any light heavyweight on that date who might be named by Rickard. THE Hartford, Sept. 20.—Forecast for New Britain and vicinity: Fair tonight and Saturday: not much change in temperature. have signed up over 100 men to serve, | captains there | |changes, their children to be vaccinated. Mr. Wilder asked for a continuance as he wished to file a demurrer. Next Friday at noon was set as the time for the hearing. TEMPLETON'S PROGRAM Republican Nominee for Governor Will Not Conduct Speaking Tour— Wants No Mudslinging. |~ Waterbury, Sept. 20.—Charles . Templeton, nominee for governor on the republican ticket, has announced that he will not travel over the state to make speches but will visit towns to make acquaintances. He says: “I intend to leave oratory to others. One point T will insist on. There wiil be no personalities in this campaign on my part 1 will not tolerate any- E. W. CHRIST, LOCAL FUEL ADMINISTRATOR Stanley Works Official Is Placed in Charge of This District Hartford, Sept administrators were named by fuel sell, today as follows: Walter D. Makepeace, Wheeler, Bristol; Litchfleld; Frank H. Frissell, tuck; Ernest W. Martin E. Jensen, Norwich, George H. Atkins, Torrington. M. L. BAILEY FUNERAL Yesterday. for many years treasurer of street afternoon at o'clock. Rev. Trinity yesterday Jersey, and former pastor of clated. cemetery. titul. wife. Storrs Cannot Attend necticut company, will be come to this city Central Park, correspondence by today. ter will hang over for at Mayor thing being said derogatory to the candidates on the opposite ticket.” weeks, pending the return traction head from Chicago. sures City That Hazard" Will Be First of Its Kind:‘ to Be Ordered Eliminated. As Assurances were given by the Puh-i lic Utilities Commission this morning at a meeting in the state capitol at| Hartford with committee in attendance. that the dangerous Clayton cro g would be work probably being a local eliminated | started | grade shortly this fall The commission was absolutely in | favor of abolishing the crossing inas- much as it had been branded as be- ing the most dangerous of its kind in the state. It is proposed to have the road straightened out a trifle at the point where the highway crosses the tracks and an overhead would be built. This will entirely eliminate the possibility of smash-ups oceurring there | The commission assured t | committee that tr Crossir will be the first one to be abolished even {though there have been petitions for others in the state Among those who were present at the meeting this morning were Mayor A. M. Paonessa, Corporation Counsel John H. Kirkham, Attorney William C. Hungerford, representing the local Chamber of Commerce; Alderman Ar- thur G. Crusberg, Councilman Stephen Lynch, Curtis Sheldon and E. O, KN-’ bourne Councilman Lynch gave a ment to the members of the Ttiliti Commission which showed the neces- sity of eliminating the crossing. He said that at one time while standing at the crossing with a railroad man explaining the points of the proposed a freight train happened to pass Both men were surprised to gee that the signal bell did not ring and the roach the was not s al at all Several other good presented to the commission by the mayor, corporation counsel and oth- | ers present showing why the crossing should be fixed The bridge to span the crossing and the changes recommended will cost approximately $85,000 road local state- of train drguments were | Bridgepdri heéiérs to i Sell Coal at $15.50 Bridgeport, Sept. 20 —Retail .(\31" dealers here last night agreed that the city’'s hard coal supply this wintter| vill be 40 per cent less than normal | The selling price was tentatively | fixed at $15.50 a ton, an advance of| $1 a ton over the 1921 price in this city. | West and Robert Loomis | Operatic P. U. C. FAVORS ELIMINATION THIS FALL OF CLAYTON GRADE CROSSING 29.—Additional fuel state | Administrator Thomas W. Rus- Waterbury, Theodore L. Bristol, Ansonia; Louis A. George C. Woodruff, Middle- town; Willlam T. Rodenbach, Nauga- Christ, New Britain; and Rev. John L. Davis and Rev. Warren Cook Officiate at Services Held The funeral of Marcellus L. Bailey, the | Union Manufacturipg company, was | held from his late home at 93 Vine| John L. Davis, pastor of the Methodist church and Rev. Warren F. Cook of Montclair, New the Methodist church in this city, offi- Interment was in Fairview The funeral was attended by a large number of the friends and relatives of the deceased and the floral tr&b-;” of the Venizelist party and Mm. utes, which were many, were beau- Mr. Bailey is survived by his Conference With Mayor L. P. 8torrs, prestdent of the Con- unable to to attend a con- ference relative to the plans for waiting station at the south end of it was learned through Paonessa This will mean that the mat- least two of the British Strategist to Attempt Adjust- ment of Near East Muddl_e_'ll)_day Bloodless Revolution Con- tinues in Greece—Cabinet Submitted to George To- day. Constantinople, Sept. 29.—(By As- sociated Press) — Mustapha Kemal Pasha, replving to Gen. Harrington's, telegram of Wednesday, has sent a message declaring his troops will not advance further. He says he desires that no incident should occur, and that he will see Gen. Harrington as soon as possible. Cabinet Submitted Athens, eSpt. 29.—9 a. m.—(By As- | Athens, Sept. 29.—9 a. m.—(By As- session the revolutionary committee decided to submit to King George the names of a cabinet, with Alexander | Zaimis as premier and M. Politis as | minister of foreign affairs. M. Politis held the foreign portfolio under Venizelos. As minister of war the committee selected Gen. Charalambis, and as minister of the navy, Admiral Papa- christou. Both these officers were re- moved from the active list by recent governments. 4 Others named for cabinet places were Alexander Diomede, active lead- 3 Doxiadis, Calligas and Canellofiukis. Join Revolution Athens, Sept. 29.—(By Assoclated Press)—The Greek army in Thrace and the army corps in the Epirus have definitely joined the revolution. Flee From Greeks Sofia, Sept. 29.—Turkish refugees numbering 240, from, the village of Sezara in Thrace, arrived at the Bul- garian frontier yesterday, declaring they had been forced to flee to escape Greek terrorism. The Greeks, they asserted, surrounded the village, burn- their homes and killed a part of the population. a Expect Short Reign Paris, Sept. 29. — An Athens dis- patch to the Havas Agency says po- litical circles in the Greek capital are of the opinion that King George's reign will not be long and that a re- | [KELLY TO VISIT LEGION TONIGHT New Rooms For FEddy-Glover Post Will Be Officially Opened At Gath- ering To Be Held Tonight. The reception to the new state offi- cers of the American Legion and the Eddy Glover post opening of the new rooms in the Electric West street évening £ o'clock. building Main will at The state officers who will cuests of the local post are treasurer Hartford; adjutant, Guinan, New Haven, and the first district, George Southington An entertainment and refreshments will xpected that about members will he in mittee in Ogren scher, Fred port; Lilley be served. 200 is as chairman, Tyler, M. L. BAILEY'S WILL Deceased Manufacturer Leaves tire Estate To His Wife, Who Is | Named Executor. The will Bailey, facturing company. The 1900 turned of the treasurer of the U'nion late court will which trawn on July 27 all his estate be wife, Mrs. Georgiana C probate over to Bailey is a codicil drawn on the ed: Effie M and Clifford D. Del v Prickett Hartford Wilmington W'CORMACK RETURNS About Two Weeks—Is Concert Tour. New York 29 mack, tenor. since last spring serious throat affection He expects to return from October 11, and will certs during a stay in America. Sept - been he who has when of ¢ be held this be the| State mander, Edward Kelly of Bridge- Clarence Scarbrough, Clarence deputy will be provided legion attendance. The charge consists of Ed- Louis Arthur Petts En- Marcellus Manu- was filed today was provides that named executor of the estate September o-executors Prickett of Star Will Arrive in States in Planning John McCor- | abroad suffered a has recovered. [ policy Europe | sing at three con- veral weeks public will be established. The new king took the oath as George II yesterday afternoon. Paris, Sept. 29. — (By Associated Press) — Ex-King Constantine has been held prisoner in Athens pend- ing arrangements for sending him out of the country according to messages received in official quarters in Paris today. Fear General Warfare London, Sept. 29.—(By Associated Press)—Grave fears of general war- tare in Europe as a result of the Near Iast crisis are occupying the minds of British official circles it was stated this morning in authoritative quare ters. The protracted and frequent cabinet meetings which have been going on for the last few days all have been for the purpose of making every pos- sible step for the prevention of such conflagration It is explained that these fears are based on the relations known to exist between the Angora government and soviet Russia and the potentialities of such relations Will Protect Thrace The whole Britigh policy it is stated is to keep the Turks from crossing the Dardanelles into eastern Thrace because it is maintained that in this event fighting would certainly occur and the whole of the Balkans would be drawn into the struggle. It is de- | elared emphatically that such a cross- ing will not be countenanced The issue of war or peace still hung |by a thread this morning, and there was no relief from the tension exist- ing vesterday. Violation of the neu- tral zone by the Turkish continues. Turks Advancing Turkish soldiers are approaching to | within a few feet of the British out- M| posts and reconnoitering the whole of the defensive positions. Gen. Har- rington's orders have not been chang- ed The cabinet went into session again this morning and probably will con- tinue in conference throughout the day with only necessary intermissions. That the situation is as bad as can be, short actual war, i{s the con- sensus of editorial writers of the morning newspapers. All outward signs indicate that, as is known government, it s graver than general public yet realizes,” says the Times Would Summon Parliament Deep ansiety is manifested every- | where and in some quarters there is an insistent demand that parliament be summoned without delay in order elicit a full statement from the government and give the opportunity endorsement or rejection of its on of | of It L, of | of to the the to for | The main danger is still regarded as centering in the Chanak zone on the (Continued ou Page 21).