New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 24, 1919, Page 10

Y LIEUTENANT 'LOSES PRETTY WIFE But 15 Avarded $150,000 Dan- ages lor Loss 24 —The story pretty voung woman, & to splendor and iuxury abandoned her husband, who was serving his country, for wealthy admirer already ied -old a Sheriff's jury veste by Lieuten- ant La Verne A. Davies, U. S. A. and won in his favor a verdict for $159,000 wgainst Alfred C. Harrison, Jr 1ger finer and plantation owner and mémber of one of Philadelphia’s most prominent families. In charging Mr. Harrison alienating the affections of his Mrs. Ruby Davies, whom he mar two years ago, Lieutenant Davie manded damages of $250,000 though Mr. Harrison was served vith notice of the action at the Ritz-Carl- ton hotel recently, he led to and defend himself. He is said to be in Cuba, where he owns sugar lands. Both in his affidavits nd testi- mony Lieutenant Dav New (B4 how customed York, May G mar was o day with wifa, ied Al- ment when he arrived in this city from his regiment in Puerto Rico last December. He found her living in a luxuriously furnished apartment; she wore gorgeous jewels, and he to believe statements she made letter sent a short time befor her affection for him bhad cooled. in a the Received Bxpensive Gifts. Licuten: i Ned ihat when he B whai had caused the sudden ¢ e in her Jove she replied that a wealthy man was in love with her and was eager to make her his wif informad ihe Licutenant, he said, that her admu ar had showered hensive gifts upon her and-had given her jewelry vorth between $70,000 and $80,000. Alm s gaily, heisaid, Mrs. Davies mentioned receiving a pearl necklace which cost $20,000. Further inquiry by Lieutenant Da. vies revealed who her admirer was and the alleged fact that he had main- tained costly apartments for M Da- vies during her husband’s ab: Lieutenant Davies declared his wife had surrendered the apartment he provided in this city when he dered from Camp Lee, Pe Va., where they were living together to join the 317th Infantry at Puerto Rico. The defendant, he asserted, was suc- cessful in: enticing his wife away from her home by his lavish gifts of jewel- ry, flowers, money and other luxuries which he could not afford. Through this medium, declared Lieutenant Da- vies, the plantation owner alienated and destroyed his wife’s love for him and succeeded in winning her for himself. Lived in Modest Circumstances. “I lived always in modest circum- stances,” said Lieutenant Davis, who was a salesman before he enlisted in the army. “I was financially unable to supply my wife with 1 s, al- though amply able to provide for her wants and maintain her in comfort. Before she was married Mrs. Dav was even in more mode: circum- stances than I, as she was accustomed to work. “The sudden access of pleasure and luxury which she enjoyed at the hands of the defendant were, as the defendant well knew, calculated to have a powerful effect upon her affec- tion and loyalty to me and to invite in her mind and heart comparisons highly unfavorable to me, particular- ly as I was absent and the defendant was always present at her side.” Previous to December 20 last, said Lieutenant Davies, when he was pre- paring to join his wife, he received letters from her saying her feelings had undergone a change. While dis turbed and worried by the context of the letters, Lieutenant Davie id he *did not divine the true characte: or extent of the transformation which had taken place.” The real awakening came when his wife confessed her love was totally destroyed because of her association and contact with another man during his absence, said the lieutenant. He sald she then left him. Encounter in Hotel. Before Lieutenant es began his action he learned that Mr. Harrison was a married man, living with wife at No. 200 West Fifty-Seventh eet. Recently the officer espied his wife in a weil known hotel with an- other man and resented her public appearance on that occasion in such a forcible manner that his arrest fol- lowed. He was honorably discharged by the magistrate before whom he was arraigned. Mr. Harrison, the defendant, is the son of Alfred C. Harrison, of Phila- delphia, whose fortune is said to be $40,000,000, and brother of the Coun- tess Karl von Halstein. He is in his fortfes and Mrs. Da s is twenty vears younger. asked WILL PRACTICE LAW. Former U. S. Attorney General En- ters Legal Firm in New York. New York, May Gregory, former U. §. at al, will practice law in his character can stand inv Mr. Gregory announced his intention some days ago and thought the mat- ter settled. He was notified today however that according to New York statutes outsiders who wish to prac- tice law in this state must reside here for six months to “provide an oppor- tunity for investigation of their char. acter.” He will give the needed op portunity. At the end of the “period of proba- tion” which his friends are joking him about, Mr. Gregory will be asso- ciated wit Henry N. Earl and Car xoll Todd. Thomas orney New v gene York if igation. began ! his | NEW BRITAIN DAILY HEKALD, SATURDAY, MAY 24, 191§, | { | ) de- | appear . related an! astonishing tale which had its denoue- | § Now that the war has changed many things upon the earth, the cient customs of intermar ving ovalty the famil the daughters and sons of will also be changed daughters of the king and oyal Vith OFFICERS “FICI | Allen Wants Investigution 35th Division Was ¥ Washington, May 24.—Senator Chamberlain of Oregon, iring chairnfan of the senate m mitee has made public a letter Gov. Allen of Kansas, urging that the committee make a thorough investi- gation into the operations in Fran of the 35th (Missouri and Kansas n tional guard) division and also as to its equipment and supplies. The governor transmitted a copy o a report dated last October 26, from the chief of f of the 1st army to the commanding general of the divi- sion which he alleged showed ineffi- of andled. Wa the 35th as well as undue confusion in the command. “I believe an vestigation not only of this but of the entire subject of the equipment and supplies would be constructive and helpful at an hour when we are scel ing to establish a new army s the governor wrote. GERMANY'S HAND FORCED. is Reason Be Confere n Government Has ce At Spa Paris, May 24, (French wireles: The Frankfort Gazette in speculating on the reason for the calling of th conference at Spa between members of the German peace delegation and representatives of the Berlin govern- ment su. ests that Germany found its hand forced to some extent by the speed tions at Versailles are progressing The newspaper says in part: “The cabinet appe: ed only at the last moment the ne- cessity of such a conference. What caused such a sudden determination | to be reached? Nobody knows. The | government may have considered that events were taking a more precipitate course than had been expected. Ger- many will perhaps be allowed only a very bricf delay after the week given her to make her final observations on the peace treaty terms and may have to hasten her reply of yes or no.” Thi = | FLIERS MAKE LONG TRIP. Army Men Reach Capital After 1,505 Mile Journey. Washington, May 24.—Col. Gerald Brant and Licut. Howard Brikett vesterday completed a flight from Houston, Tex., to Washington via Dayton, O., in an army airplane, their actual fiying time for the 1,505 miles being 910 minutes. The plane left Houston May 17 but was delayed by | bad weather. MIDITARY OLIGARCHY FORMING IN GERMANY. Switzerland, | Zurich i (French Wireless Service.) tary oligarchy is being formed in to Dr. Richard Grelling, the author, who has just re- turned herc from Munich. The oli- garchy is more powerful than the Scheidemann government he de- clared as the government manages to remain in power only with the sup- port of the military caste and of mer- cenary 1roops Germany, according STARTS FOR May 2 aviator MOROCCO. —Lieut. Roget, Fr who in April non-stop flight of more than 6 from Lyons to Rome morning a flight from P; co, whence he the Atlantic to starting point. ris, the made 0 miles started this s to Moroc- nch in a Brazil with Dakar a BUYING May 24. 500 airplan ATRCRAFT. Since the ar- nd engines STILL Washington, i mistice wi signed 2 more than 10,000 airplane e been delivered by manufacturers, made public today 1,695 were Liberty 09 Liberty 1 according to Of the army a report engines revy type, and type. HINES ASKS $1.200,000.000. Washingtor May _-4.—Appropria- tion of $1,200,000,000 in addition 0 $500,000,000 ady provided for use of the railroad administration during 1918 and 1919 was requested today by xDirector General Hines. com- | from ciency on the part of some officers of | in- | has | vith which the negotia- | rs to have real- plans to attempt a flight | as | American | DEATHS AND FUNERALS Har Funeral servic will be held at th dence of A. F. | Corbin, 99 Vine street, Monday at 2, p. m. Friends are requested to omit flowers. | t — | | Abbe. A. Abbe | Herbert Francis. The funeral of Town Clerk Herbert | Francis was held this afternoon from } the Newington Congregational church the pastor, Rev. Macey, of- | ficiating and interment was in the | Newington cemetery. The services | were held at 3 o'clock and were at- | tended by a number of friends of the | deceased. For a quarter of a century | previous to his death Mr. Francis was { town clerk of Newington. BOTH SHIPS TO BLAME. | E | Halifax Explosion Responsibility Placed by Court. , Ma 24.—Responsi- 1 bility for the Halifax explosion, which | devastated the greater part of the| city and exacted a toll of 1,000 lives | ‘E in December, 1917, rests equally upon | j the steamers Mont Blanc and Imo, { according to a decision handed down ! the supreme court at Ottawa, it is announced. The explosion occurred | | when the two steamers collided. The decision reverses one by Judge Drys- | wle, of Halifax, in the spring of 1918, Is | by | the Iz placing the blame on the Mont Blanec. Solicitors for the Imo said they would | appeal their case to the privy council | {in England. | The controversy, which has cov- | ered more than a year, began with | taction against the owners of the Imo | by owners of the Mont Blanc for: $2,000,000 damage The former then filed a counter-claim for a similar amount. The court dismissed the {claim of the plaintiffs and found in avor of the counter-claimants, awarding the owners o the Imo' $2,000,000 and cos The owners of the Mont Blanc appealed and pleaded their case in Oftawa in March. Re- sponsibility for the explosion will in- | volve liability for claims aggregating { many millions, it is said. ' i queen of Ttaly time alone whether they will marry for love. At left is Princess Yolanda, the eldest daughter, who it was rumorad will tell would wed the Prince of Wales. the right is Princess Mafalda, center, youngest daughter, Princess Maria. (C) Underwood & Underwood. S WYOMING CONVICTS STRIKE. Object to Removal ter-Warden. Rawlins, Wyo., May 24.—The 280 convicts at the Wyoming state peni- tentiary struck yesterday when the State Board of Charities and Reform refused to reinstate C. L. Martin, for- mer warden. Martin was removed on the allegations that discipline institution w The prisoner: w down their tools and turned off the power in the prison factory. The men were put in They of Minis- | solitary confinement, where they wiil be kept, it is announced, until they agree to work. Members of the board are investigating. Warden Martin formerly minister and school teacher attempted many reforms prison. was and had at the HYGI MEET. NIST! Stamford Woman Elected Association at Conference Bridgeport, Ma 24, —At the fifth annual hygienist association here to- day the following officers were elect- ed: President Miss A. K. stamford; vice-president, House of Bridgeport ecretary, Miss E. M. Kcen of Meriden; tre: urer, port. Executive committee, Miss H. A. Aronson, Stamford, Miss Keen and Miss Agnes Morris of Bridgeport. Legislative committee, Mrs. Irene Newman, M T. A. Ganung and Mr: Hubert W. Harte, all of Bridgeport. MORE Head of Today. Moores of ARMY NE Washington, May estimates of the War provide for 108 guns for every 10,000 rifles per division, according to an offi- cial table made public in which ord- nance equipment of this and other countries is compared. During the war the ratio per 10,000 rifles was: United States, 60; British, 30; French, 103.7. *Divisional artille including the 75mm., 4.7 inch and 153 mm. howitzers and equivalent French and British types. GUNS. 24.—iArtillery at the ! al liss Rose | Tiss Helen Rosenthal of Bridge- | DISSATISFACTION DENIED. | | | | Washington Brands Rumors From Paris As Absolutely False. Washington, May 24,—Published reports of resignations of attaches of the American peace mission in Paris, construed to indicate dissatisfaction in the mission with the peace treaty, drew the first official denial today from the state department. It was denied that Dr. E. T. William was resigned as advisor on Far ern affair: stated that he was only loaned by tlie | University of California with +ha understanding that he would be kept { only until April. S. MAY NOT TAKE TURKISH MANDATORY. Paris, May 24, (By Associated Press) —President Wilson has informed the council of four, it is reported in peace | prepared for the United States not to take a mandatory for Constantinople or any other part of Turkey. INDRUSTRIAL LEAGUE, is on foot to organize the New Britain Industrial league, which will handle all inter-factory contests such as baseball, basketball, tennis, | g8olf and bowling, and a meeting has been arranged for next Tuesday eve- ning at 8 o'clock at the chamber of commerce rooms to perfect plans. It PLAN A plan more satisfactory conduct of athletics can be had through the proposed plan. department | is taken as | RECORD FOR ATR MAIL SERVICE. ‘Washington, M: twent, 24.—Successful completion of eight out of | thirty possible trips during the first week's operation of the Chicago- Cleveland air mail service was pointed to by the post office department as demonstrating the success and r liability of the new service. It was | said that a perfect record would have been scored had the landing field at Bryan, Ohio, been in good condition. Barbed wire and hoard fences and a picket of British soldiers prevented the passage of Limerick (Ireland) cit- BARBED WIRE, BOARDS AND BRITISHERS KEEP IRISH FROM CROSSING BRIDGE izens over this bridge during the re- cent riots in Ireland. Then they marched in endless chain fashion about the part of the bridge that was left to show their contempt for the soldiery of His Majesty, King George. At and | conference circles today, that the oth-! er members of the council should be} is the belief of the promoters that a | CITY ITEMS Inspection day Sunday at Reserve sale of home sites on North Stanley street, opposite end of car line. Free souvenirs to visitors Sun- day afternoon.—advt Edmund Coo; Brownsville, Tex: branch of the arn this city. Dr. G. B. Woram and family have gone to Atlantic City and will be out of the city until June 3. The condition of John Igoe, was re- ported as about the same at the hc pital this afternoon, Helen Egan, Helen Forsythe, Ver- onica Noble and Madeline Curtin are n, statione the cavalry is on a furlough in in spending the week-end at Storss col- | lege. Gustaf and Wilhelmina Wallen have bought property on Wakefield | Court from Sarah Faber and the New Britain Real Estate and Investment company. George Le Witt, manager Lyceum theater, is and Canada in h Judge Frank D. of the touring the states automobile. Haines in the su- perior court yesterday took the papers | in the divorce suit of Flossie K. Chris- | tesen a gainst Wallie M. Christesen of th . Sentence on a small boy who was | iy | the arraigned charged with in A large class of girls and boys re- ceived first communion at 8 o’clock this morning in St. Mar) church. Rev. John T. Winters officiated at a high mass. Lucyan Mioduski of 35 Clark street, | has complained to the police that a gold watch and chain, a black sack coat and a shirt were stolen from his room yesterday. ELL THREE HOU Administrators of Schupack FEstate Ask For Hearing. Henry pack chupack and Lena Schu- administrators of the estate of Morris Schupack, have applied for a hearing in the court of probate to sell three three-tenement houses at the corner of Highland and Griswold streets. The price is reported to be $15,000. The name of the purchaser would not be divulged by the packs until after the hearing, which is to be held on May 29 at 9 o'clock in the court of probate. R MEDALS. RECEIVES W Montclair Soldier Gets D. S. C. and French Croix de Guerre. New York, decora which arrived here today, May 24.—Among Ser- | geant Harry Merritt of Montclair, N. J., who won the D. 8. C. and the Croix de Guerre for carrying rations under fire to an isolated post. Private Edard Reishman of Newark also wore the S. C. as award for capturing 45 Germans. He was taken prisoner and then bluffed his captors in rendering to him by telling them that a thousand men were against the position. Sergeant James Donovan of Bay- onne established a first aid post in the front lines and operated it alone for 5 days under heavy fire for which he received the D. S. C. HURRYING ARMY BILL. Immediate Appropriations For Cur- rent Expenses Planned By G. 0. P. 24.—Steps to ex- 11 were discussed Washington, Maj pedite the army I today between Senator Wadsworth, | republican, prospective chairman of | senate military committee and | Chairman Kahn of the house commit- | tee. Immediate appropriations for cur-| rent expenses is planned with post- | ponement of army legislation. Mr. | Kahn said he thought the first bill| should provide money for an “aver- age” army of about 500,000 men, un- der expectations that the army would | consist of about 1,000,000 men July | 1 and be reduced to 100,000 or 200,- 000 by mid-winter. OBJECT TO TAFT SPEAKING. A. R. Opposes League Kansas . ss As Memorial Day Feature. Addr Wichita, Kan., May tions adopted by the Kansas G. A. R. and a letter written by National Com- mander in Chief C. E. Adams, who is in attendance at the state encamp- ment now in session here, protest | strongly against former President Taft making an address on the league of nations at Kansas City on Memo- | rial da; solutions have been forward- Taft. DIE Fleven Bodies Recovered Cedar Rapids, Twenty-One Missing. IN EXPLOSION. in Cedar Rapids, Ia., May 24.—Eleven of those killed in the Douglas starch works explosion have been recovered, and the company officials admit that 21 of the workers are missing and probably are still in the ruins. The coroner estimates the death list will reach 32. The plant officials advance no the- ory as to the cause of the explosion, but workmen insist it was caused by dust. RAILROADS NEED BILLION Administration Must Amount to Finance Have Roads This Washington, May 24.—Much more than $1,000,000,000 will be needed by the railroad administration to finance the railways up to the end of the year when government control will cease. Director General Hines was unde- cided today whether to ask congress at this time for the entire amount Park at | | at least $7¢ bicycles | | a Schu- | the | ted men of the 312th Infantry, | | vestibule sur- | marching | | days that 24.—Resolu- ! | FOR SALE—Buick Fl ABOUT 810 REALIZED %| Money From Amateur Play, “Who's to Win Him?” Will Be ven to Children’s Home Fund. The one act comedietta “Who's to Win Him?" was presented in Turner hall last night It is probable that s realized for the ben- efit of the Children's Home, for which the play was staged as 8 ben- | efit. The singing of M Frances Va- ter well received The chorus girls pleased the audience with their | light fantastic steps. They received | rounds of plause for their efforts and their Miss Nita Bergamy was presented with flowers for her efforts. The play itself proved interesting and its success was due in no small part to the faithful coaching of Miss Ruth Miner. The specialties which she introduced were the hits of the evening. Miss Eva ing lady w was coach Raber shone as the lead- and her solo “The Heart of a Rose” was exceptionally well re- ceived. Evelyn Haigis received a hand on her appearance as an English rid- ing lady. The butterfly dance of Miss Susan Roth was one of the hits of the evening. Lena Rossenberger showed much ability with her voice in rendering “The Siren Song” and her playing throughout was filled with i(‘a!chy actions. Amelia Luebeck also | played well and sang well the song “Come to Me.” For the male part + of the play George Doerr received hand as the father and Christian Hepp also made a hit as the young man who was loved by all the young women in the play. Dancing was enjoyed o'clock. chamber this morning | theft of four was changed from incarceration in the Cheshire reformatory to a fine of $15 and costs by Judge James T. Mes- kill after court. until 12 NEW PASTOR FOR CHURCH. Call May Be Extended to Rev. Wil- liam Ross of Ontaria by Baptists. A call may be extended William Ross of Hamilton, become pastor of the First church to fill the place left vacant through the resignation of Rev. Earl Cross. At a meeting of the pastoral committee of the church last even- " ing it was voted to recommend a spe- cial meeting of the church members | to extend a call to Rev. Mr. Ross. The meeting will be held in the church parlors on Thursday, June 5. Mr. Ross is well thought of by the congregation. He occupied the pul- | pit here a week ago and also on last { Sunday. to Rev. Ont., to Baptist MEMORIAL SERVICE At the First Congregational church tomorrow evening there will be special memorial service under the direction of the Stanley Post, G. A. R. Rev. Henry W. Maier will be the speaker of the evening. Invitations have been sent to all patriotic organiza- | itons in the city, and seats will be “et aside for their use. Members of | ne Esther Stanley Chapter, D. A. . have also been invited to take part s the exercises. All members of both chapters are requested to meet in the of the church at Y:20 o’'clock. 3 FOR LOCAL GIRL. The pupils of the Southwest school in Hartford, presented a patrioti play, “The Spirit of Liberty” last eve-' ning. The sffair was a success and W due in a great measure to the training of Miss Helen Sheehan of Bassett street, physical director at the school. PRAIS HESLIN IS BANKRUPT. William J. Heslin, who conducted a. bakery at 566 st street, has filed a petition in bankruptey with the Unit- ed States court. He claims liabilities of $1,051.05 and assets of $125. Bethel Assembly Praise service will be conducted at 3:30 in the afternoon, and evening services will be held at 7:30. P Wregel will lead the evening servic INFLUENZA CAUSED DEFIOIT. Buffalo, N. Y., May 24.—Unable to pay death claims of $580,000 as a result of the influenza epidemic, the Catholic Mutual Benefit association will notify members in the next few extra ments must BYe levied until the deficit is wiped out, it has been announced by John J.° Hynes, of this city, supreme president. The order has 42,000 members throughout the count TOO LAT 'OR CLASSIFICATION, runabout; at once. Appl sacri- fice if taken Winthrop St WANTED—Copying to do at home on typewriter. Herald, Box 33F. 5-26-6dx Jfggelzz: Four 4% The housekeeper smiles on Baking { Day when she uses Angelus Flour, she knows her bread, rolls and turn ont light, appe- wholesome. Thompson Sold by for biscuits tizing and Milling Uo., Lockport, N. Y. will John Zujka, 191 Broad St needed or to postpone the final re ) quest until later in the session,