New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 24, 1919, Page 1

— News of the World. By Asscciated Press. J PRICE THREE CENTS. NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 1919. —TWELVE PA WE HAVE WAITED 42 YEARS FOR THIS, IS PREMIER'S GLAD CRY In Moment of Victory However, French Leader Warns People {0 “Keep Your Powder Dry” LONDON PRESS REMAINS SUSPICIOUS OF GERMANY In Concluding His Speech Clemen- ceau Kulogizes League As “A¢ Present the World’s Hope'— British See Added Misconception of National Honor in Sinking of Fleet. June 23 —"We waited forty-nine years for moien exclaimed Premier he opened the fateful dispatch announcing that Germany would the treaty at the meeting of the Council of Three this afternoon. Paris, have Clemenceau as sign “For 49 years,” he continued, “the mailed fist of the reitre (Ger- man trooper) who has governed Germany has menaced the world. Whether the man's name was Bismarck or William 1. it was still the same reitre of the middle ages, surrounded by and drunk with pride. soldiery Warning to Allies. “Be careful; keep vour powder | dry. Be careful. Remind the wo that ler. “Ths reitre's dogma might made right, that only obligation its'" own in- terest, that do not exist when they clash with the interest of state and get rich by any means. We know wit- nesses who were at side of William 11. that of the tjevo t avho posed as a peace cried The hour has struck we shall sece what an army is.’ of e was that a state's treaties from the he the Sa gedy, keeper of Now Praises League of Nations This story of the I‘rench premier news was told iven Dby the {iconomic commission of the con- terence in honor of the Irench delegation by Etienne Clementel, former minister of commerce and riculture, tonight. The minis- concluded his speech with a how received the at a dinner ter culogy of the League of Nations | said, was “‘at hope.” he world’s which, the present owards this magnificent and impressive innovation,” he ] you direct all your thoughts and to uplift your hearts in this great act of faith, hove and love. « Herbert Hoover, the inter-allied food and Signor Cre said, ask to chairman of pi, a member of the Italian delegation, also spoke. British Score Germans. London, June 24.—Profound trust of Germany is the nof® in London press comments on the German government's decision to the treaty of peace It the Germans proved treacherous throughout the the latest instance being the sinking fleet in Scapa Flow, and there- premature to cele- treaty is actually it is said, continually on penalty is paid. *“All evidence shows that the revvo- Jution changed the German misconception of national honor, yne commentato GONFESSES T0 MURDER N orwalk dis- predominant sn is contended themselves ar their fore. brate it would be intil the signed. Even the Allies guaml until t afterwards, has not Police Arrest New York Italian for Crime Committed on June 4—IFHe Waives Extradition South Norwalk, June 24.—The Nor- valk police last night arrested Ferdi- jandosFrocchian of 184 First avenue, Jew York city, who is charged with e murder of Nino Mazei of 407 East welfth street on June 4. The mu or was committed In ocery and yuor st at 403 BEast® Twelfth A After committing the crime, frocchian escaped, and came to South orwallk, wh he been moving out_at will since the day ihe grrder When arrested hy Detective iwrgeant Hunt he confessed and con- ted to veturn to New York city. ree detsctives came froin New York i took tie ner to New vork in R automobile early this morning. re nas of Nations | Nere this | AT RYE BEACH Lieut. Watson of Texas, One By His Fiance. HIS CIVILIAN MECH Rye Beach, N Shelley Watson his civilian mechanic, M. Westhury, were killed to. airplane in which they were fiying fell and caught fire. Both aviators were burned to death before their bod- ies could be extricated from the Watson who recently returned from 24.—Lieut. Tex., and Ireland, of when an June of Rogers, AVIATORS BURNED TO DEATH AS PLANE FALLS TO GROUND EARLY TODAY of the Victims, Had Recent- ly Returned After 18 Months of Service With Ameri- can Expeditionary Forces—Fatal Accident Witnessed NIC ALSO MEETS DEATH. 13 months' service overseas, had heen in the habit of flying here every morn- ing from the aviation field in Mineola, where he was stationed, and the house in which his fiance was spending the summer. He was flying at a height of about 200 feet this moraing when his motor stopped and the plane fell. The accident was wit- nessed by his fiance. d that it is living on a barrel | | newspaper when he learned ! commission, { of | “PRESIDENT OF IRELAND” EXPECTS NO TROUBLE WITH AMERICAN GOVT. AS RESULT OF HIS ARRIVAL HERE De Valera Says He Will De- | vote His Time to Interest- | ing People With Actual] Conditions in Erin’s Isle. | New 24— Eamonn de | Valera, “president of the Irish repub- lie,” declared today that he anticipat- | ed no trouble with the Ame an gov- ernment over his appearance here. “When I came here,” he said, ¢ had - all the intention of observing the laws of a government of the people, by the people and for the people.” He added that “an Irishman will only refuse to obey the laws imposed upon him in his country by a foreign powe These atemeoents were made when dispatehes quoting Wash- ington advices that De Valera would have to observe the laws of the coun- try in making his appeal for the Irish republic was called to his attention. “I am certain that the American peo- ple will not stand for any interference by British tool Makes I'ormal Statement, In a formal statement Mr. De era said: “The Irish desire the closest possible political and commercial relations .with the pecple of America. 1 have come he at the request of the elect- ed government of the Irish people to endeavoir to establith those relations. 1 wa selected Decause the sending of the nation’s chief representative would mark in conspicuous manner the esteem which the Irish people hold for the people of America. My per- sonal connection with this country and my known :ffection for it were additional considerations. “My presence here also cannot fail to remind the people of America that in Ireland there is set up a govern- ment clected by the democratic and neaceful machinery of ballot, answer- able to the will of the Irish people but kept in suppression and prevented rom functioning by the armed vigil- nce of England. It cannot fail to re- mind them that in their nearest neigh- bor in Europe already only 16 hours ant, there is established an auto- atic military despotism which out- every principle for which Amer- ica entered the recent war and that in a document which the people of America are to be asked to set the seal of their approval it is now proposed to maintain this despotism in perpetuity. “While here I shall endeavor, in so far as I may do so within vour laws, to call the attention of the people of America, irrespective of party or divi- sions, to these facts.” MAY PROSECUTE WALKER Stenographer York, June Val- Present at Hearing Last Even Proceedings For- warded to U. S. District Attorney. In order to build dence against Harry leged ice king of Connecticut, United States District Attorney John F. Cros- by has written to Mayor George A. Quigley to assist him in determining if the Berkshire company has a mono- poly on the ice situation in New Britain. In conformance with the re- quest, a stenographer was present and took notes on the hearing of the ico dealers held last evening in Mayor Quigley's office. A copy of the pro- ceedings has been forwarded to At- torney Crosby Mayor Quigley said this morning that some salient facts were brought out at last evening’s session. A re. port of the hearing will be read at the adjourned meefing of the common counci! on Wednesday evening. a chain of evi- W. Walker, al- SUFFRAGE WINS. Harrisburg, Pa., June 24. vania became the seventh state to ratify the federal woman suffrage Pennsyl- amendment. The house adopted g resolution ratifving the amendment by 1563 to 44 at 12:55 p.-m. The sen- ale adopted it last week by 32 to 6 ‘ | Grustas, | Frank | Mor | Stanislaw 'NINETY T0 BEGOME AMERIGAN CITIZENS Russians Take Lead in Num- bers Applying For Citi- zenship Papers. Ninety applicants for papers mak- ing them citizens of the United States are scheduled to appear at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning in the city court before Judge James T. Meskill and Commissioner Allen E. Church for examination. The applicants em- wce natives of Germany, Russia, Italy, Sweden, Great Britain and Ire- land, Austria, Persia and Greece In numbers the applicants from Russia lead, 31 having applied for papers. Italy is next in line with 20 applicants. Austria follows next with 12 and Sweden has 11. Seven former German subjects have applied for ad- mission into the citizenry of ca The complete list as compiled Clerk ¥mil F. Danberg, of court, is as follows: Germany—Rudolph Carl Herman Paul Ruschkowsky, Ruschkowsky, John Reindel, Adolph Bridlau, Theodore Boehm, Henry Betiges. Russia—John Francis Yale Jaffe, Frank Savitski, Powel Skaparas, Leo Skritulsky Kazimier Giedraitis, Frank Grygue, Eustachiusz Marcin- szyk, Gustav Plato, Paul Balazy, Stan- ley Glazewski., Maurice David Glazier, Monkiewicz, Antanas Yankau- kas, Albert Mattig, Cashmier Dobro- wolski, Morris Rechtman, Alex Bucko, Shapiro, John Grabowski, Jorczik, Antoni Niczewic Frank Berson, Charles John Flenke, Andrew Simon, Charles Francis De- gutis, Bli Marholin, Antonas Kardo- kas, Stanley Grunwald, Stanley Os- trowski. Italy—Guiseppe Negrola, Pasquale Ciampi, Mario Custode Falletti, David Tomas Eugenio Giovanni Mozzicato, by the city Gocht, Gustave Rudolph Emiel Baldyga, Peter John Figlia, D’Amice, Sebastiano Mariano 0, Angelo Cannarella, louis Mortera, Mancini, Michael Boardnear Antonio Satalino, Filipo Pucci, Angelo Genovese, Paolo Car- rubba, Vincenzo Mancarella, Nick Mango, Giovanni Scalora. Sweden—Carl Edvin Strom, ers Theodore Quistberg, Albert berg, David Emelio Hjeim, Eric Theo- Karl August Westman, IBdward Abrahamson, Carl Adolf Cs on, Louis Oscar Zetterman, Carl Richard Stalbrandt, Ernest Edward Swenson Great Britain— Maurice Thomas seph Hickey, land, Michael Austria— Guiseppe Sabato Silluzio, Falletti, Bucckieri, And- John Arrowsmith, lynn, Thomas Jo- I'rederick Joseph Char- William Lyons. Nezdropa, John Le- roy Riha, Alois Schreiner, John Hind- ler, Frank Zoldok, Mike Hlavati, Jo- seph Albert Meder, Wicenty Golab, Peter Jablonski, Johan Weber, Elik Kovalick, Anthony Fortuna Persia—Ilizey Sarkesian, Sargis, Jacob Hosana Greece—1I’eter Perokas. Solomon WORK RIAN TREATY. Paris, June 24.—Work on the Aus- trian peace treaty was resumed by the council of three today. The com- pletion of the document to be pre- sented the Austrian delegates is de- sired as soon as possible and work on it is expected to be energetically pushed. In this process financial ex- perts were called before the council at today’s session PORTLAND MAN BURNED, Portland, June 24.—Ferdinand Gil- dersleeve, 74, president of the First National bank and treasurer of the Freestone Trust Co., was seriously burned today, by flames from an ex- ploding oil heater which he was using in his bathroom. The fire spread but damage was limited to §1,000. cireling | Ameri- | Sand- | GOF BRASS COMPANY (GRANTS WAGE BOOST ‘Little Change in Strike Conditions in Waterhury 'MEN RETURNING IN ANSONTA Torrington Employes Will Get Ten Cents More Per Hour—Picce Work- crs Will Likewise Benefit—0. & C. Company Men Satisficd. Junc 24.— Notices were Brass branch of the American Co., announc- ing an increasec cents per hour in the pay of ail employes working on an hourly basis and a proportionate increase for piecc workers. Time and 2 half will be paid for all time eight hours per duy The new scale is effective from June 2 Meeting in Waterbury. Waterbury June 24.—There was little change in the strike situation to- day. The chief everft of the day the big mass meeting of strikers per- mitted for this afternoon The new and modified demands drafted by new committee are to be presented to the strike and explained to them in several different languages. A big foxce of police and city guard has been detailed for duty at the meeting, to see that good order is maintained. 200 Strikers Returned. Ansonia, June 4.—Two hundred more emploves of the American Brass Co. reported for work this morning and more were expected this after- noon. The day has been one of the qliietest of the strike. The company posted a notice to *“our present em- | ployes” in the mills this morning an- nouncmg an advance of 10 cents an hour, a proportionate raise to piece workers and time and one-half for time over eight hours. The strikers will have a big mass meeting at which action will he raken on the announced inersase. The annotncement was di- rected only to those who had returned to work Workers of Torrmgton, posted today a e Coe Bras: of ten over is a the Ansonia 0. & C. all satisfied with the increase of per cent. for day workers and 20 cent. for piece workers announced yes- terday and accepted by the yorkers last night. are 20 per VILLA’S MEN ARE IN FULL RETREA Forces Are Scattered and Men Are Without Equipment — Scveral Killed in Battle Sunday. 24.—Villa's his men ¥l Paso, June forces were scattered, and without rifles or ammunition when they passed through Samalayu- ca and San Jose Saturday going west | | | | | | the long list of dismounted | from the railroad, said a rancher who | 1id ut arrived today. He many of illa men were with were hungry. Villas' wounded, the rancher were being taken to San Lorenza, miles southwest of Villa Ahumada, where Villa had established a hospital for his wounded prior to the battle of Juarez. Federal troops Pablo Quiroga clashed with Villa forces under Nicolas Fern- | andez near Villa. Ahumada Sunday, cording to an announcement at mili | tary headquarters tonight, killing § of { the Villa men. No estimate of the fed- eral losses was given. The federals captured 22 Villa lowers and more than 30 horses, announcement said. Juarez under Gen June ac- fol- the NEW ITALIAN DELEGATES | Will Ar in Paris Friday—Titoni, Marconi, Scialoia, Crespi and Fer- raris Expected to Be the Men. Paris, June 24.—The Italian delega- tion said today it had been informed that a new delegation to the peace conference will arrive in Paris Friday. It will consist of Foreign Minister Ti- toni, Senator Marconi and Senator Scialoia. It is believed likely that Signors Crespi and Ferraris who are in Paris, will complete the mission. The peace Rome, June delegation to new Ttahan the conference Wednesday and expects Paris in time to sign the treaty of peace with Germany. The delegation is composed of Foreign Minister Ti- toni and three senators, Vittorio Secia- loia, Guglielmo Marconi and Maggior- ino Ferrari Marquis Gorgio Gug- lielmi, a member of the chamber of deputies, will be secretary of the del- egation to arrive FRENCH DROUGHT BROKEN. Paris, June 24.The drought which has been affecting Paris and virtually all France for several weeks seems to have been broken. Rain began falling here this morning. — — WEATHER. Hartford. June 24.—Fore- cast for New Britain and vi- cinity: Fair tonight; Wednes- day showers. —_—— it was announced tonight will leave here | in | the | ing the strikers on by shouting “Let's shoes and all | get ! tony lane were sentenced to | tenced CLEMENCEAL WORK IS DON iS SIGNED; Feels He Will Have Accomph Assumed Premiership—HF to Ratify Terms Late in Echo De Paris. HUN DELEGATE TO QU Paris, June 24.—Premicr Clemen- ceau has expressed his intention to re- office as soon as the Aréaty is promulgated, feeling that he has complished the task for which he as- sumed the premiership, says Marcel Hutin in the Echo de Paris. It is ex- that parliament would ratify late in July. from pected the treaty NEW BRITAIN HER, L HIS TY ST July, Says in IT RATHER THAN SIGN Weimar, June 23, (By {he Associat- cd Press)—Dr. Haniel voneHaimhaus- en, who was on Sunday designated as the German to sign the treaty of peace his resignation from than attach his name ment. representative has telegraphed Versailles rather to the MANY ALLEGED ECCENTRICITIES OF | { SIGNING OF TREATY EXPECTED TO OCCUR ABOUT 2 P. M. FRIDAY o s i June 24.—The German which will sign the will arrive at Ver- morning the office has been thought prob- circles that the will take Friday Paris, delegation peace treaty sailes on Friday French foreign informed. It able in French signing of the treat place at two o'clock afternoon is | WATERBURY RIOTERS | BEING TRIED TODAY { One Man Sentenced to Jail for Six | Months—Other Sentences Imposed | In Police Court. Waterbury, June 24.—The court this morning began the trial of city cases pending before it as a result of last Thursday night's s iot. John Emneskey of 21 South Leonard street, arrested on a charge of ascault with intent to kill, but tried on a charge of inciting to riot, was sentenced to six months in jail. At- tarney Joseph C. Guilfoile, counsel for the man, gave notice of appeal. Bonds were fixed at $3,000. It was testified by policemen that Eneskey was urg- trike e a the dirty police.” Roman South Fifth street was sen to 30 days in jail on a breach of peace charge, it heing alleged that he threw stones during the riat. A\H-‘ Sperma of 19 Lowell street and Constantini Rosw lowski of 23 Ci 30 days In jail | peace charges. | the last two fixed at $500 Weisk of each on breach of the Appeals were taken in cases and bonds were There are 23 assault with intent to kil cases over 12 breach of the and peace cases yvet to be tried KANSAS MEN UNITE TO OVERCOME 1. W. W. Fear Granaries and Wheat Fields May Be Set on Fire—Danger Is Real, Reports Show. Mo., association June 2 The which is h Kansas City, anti-horse thief ! said to have | 105 delegated an organization in eacl Kansas was today the wheat fields and granaries of that state against in- of counties of to guard cendiary fire. Determi belt ion to protect the wheat | until harvest was reached at a conference | attended by representatives of insur- ance companies, railway police, secret | service agents, L. T. Hussey, state fir warden in Kansas and a representa- | tive of the U. S. attorney for the dis- trict of Kansas Mr. Hussey told the insurance men reports coming to his office indicated there is grave danger of the I \W. W repeating the work of 1917, when' many grain stor houses were burned. with armed guards after | BIG JEWEL ROBBERY Valuables Worth Over Quarter of a Million Dollars Stolen From Safe At Biltmore Tlotel, New York, June Investigation of a claim that $300,000 worth of val- uables was apparently stolen from safe deposit vault at the Biltmore ho- tel herc is in progress, was an- nounced today. The valuables are the proporty Mrs. Clarence Millhiser of Richmond, Va | MRS. ARCHER-GILLIGAN ARE TOLD | "IN ATTEMPT TO PROVE HER INSANE Witness Tells How She Hired Six Priests For One Fun- eral—Buys Flowers Winter to Put on Grave. Middletown, June 24.—More than 30 witnesses for the defense were on hand today when the trial of Mrs. Amy E. Archer Gilligan, charged with the murder of Franklin R. Andrews, was resumed before Judge Keeler. The defendant’s sister, Mrs. Mary Homehan, of Thomaston, testified al to insanity in the family saying that onsidered herself and two other ane. There was nothing the matter with her father and mother, but uncles and cousins had shown mental incapacity, in her opintom. She said Mrs. Gilligan had shown many peculiarities. She was very extrava- gant. She had bought many silk dresses for her daughter Mary and were not used. When Mr. Gilligan died, the widow engaged or 30 carriages, and had six priests at the church service. She also had planned to build a mausoleum. Many Peculiar Acts. When Mrs. Gilligan's father, and witness, lived up Litch- field way, Mrs. Gilligan had sent up great quantities of canned goods. She recalled a ten pound box of red pep- per, and a case of tomato catsup. At another time she ordered extensive repairs made in the farm house cost- ing about $1,700 but those at home had to pay the bills. Mrs. Gilligan also spoke of her income and claimed to be wealthy. Once, in mid-winter, she bought $25 worth of cut flowers to lay on the grave of Mr. Archer the first husband. Mrs. Gilligan also was inclined to have imaginary conversa- tions over the telephone. On cross-examination by Mr. Al- corn the witness said she did not tell of these things before because she had had trouble enough. Frank Harrington, undertaker of Windsor, Mrs. Gilligan 12 vear thought her irrational had noticed one was when she had an mother and a plumber and had known He had at times. He peculiarity and that went to a funeral she a carriage for herself and also empty carriage. HUNS CHEER OLD REGIME Sing War Songs and Praise Former Generals When News of Treaty is Received—To Protect Kaiser, London, June man governmen the term News of the Ger- t's agreement to sign resulted in patriotic demonstrations throughout Germany, the Exchange Telegraph company's Copenhagen correspondent reports. In Berlin, Munich and other large cities, the dispatch says, formed and marched cipal streets, the war songs and cheering the old empire The Officers’ association, it is added, has asked the Dutch government not to deliver the former German emperor to the allies In a telegram officers of the association said, “We can protect the kaiser with our bodies, but we rely upon the generosity of the Dutch peo- ple.™ GOCCHT TRIAL OPENS Jury Is Selected and Accused Wiil peace along the participants the prin- singing generals An- swer to Charge of Killing Ruth Cruger in New York. 23.—A jury was session of the trial here of Alfred Cocchi, charged with the murder of Ruth Cruger in New York city in 191 The trial began this afternoon in the court of assize; and at 7:50 o Bologna, June chosen at the fi instru- | in | processions | ESTABLISHED 18 TALLIES WILL PRO . ALLEGED VIOLATI | OF ARMISTICE P/ Sinking of German Fleet and struction of O1d French Baj Flags May Cause Interna tional Complications ‘GOMM]SSIONS NAMED ‘ FOR INVESTIGATI] Peace Treaty Stipulated That Bams Should Be Returned—¥Fre} Naval Wa Hun Committee Claims to Hj ned Ministry of Marine Flcet at Scapa Flow was Being Properly Protected. Paris, June 24.—The couneil three has referred the questd | . g | relative to the sinking of the Gi | man fleet Scapa Flow n to | commission of experts which w determine whether conditions were armisti violated. Investigation Demanded Viscount Gustave de Kergul zeo, member the naval co mittee of the chamber of deputid told the budget committee of tl chamber yesterday that he ha warned the French ministry d marine previously that the Gef man fleet interned in Scapa Flo was not being watched wit sufficient care. | The budget committee then dél cided to ask Premier Clemengead for further information on ¢ th subject. } : Another Violation Claimegh Word of the burning of cerfaif French battle flags by the Ger: mans has been received here Peace conference opinion is ap: parently unanimous that this is a | distinct violation of the peace treaty inasmuch as that docu- ment stipulated that the flags should be returned to France by Germany. 3 A commission will probably be appointed to consider tal action in the matter. Battle Flags Are Meant. Presumably the foregoing re- fers g French battle flags taken by the Germans in the war of 1870-71. Article 245 of the peace treaty, in the original stipulated that within six months | after the treaty should take effect Germany must restore to France the trophies, works of art, etc., carried from France by the Ger- man authorities in the Franco- Prussian war, “particularly the: French flags taken in the course of the war of 1870-71. Expect to Name Delegation. Weimar, June 23, (By Associateds Press.)—The German delegation to sign the peace treaty probably will bey named tonight or tomorrow Before the national assembly voteds today to sign the peace terms uncon-| dltionally, fiery appeals in opposition| were made by the democrats and con— servatives but they apparently hadl little effect. When the vote was called, all but a few members rose to signify, their affirmation of the government decision to sign. When the vote wasy taken gloom appeared to descend on. the assembly. The most vigorous op- ponents of signin speechless ind seemed inevitable with resignatiol Many any wild | happen w | sembly had voted the \pDe hat the of king drait@ a i were to accept the Wild rumors of Rumors. what would known the as- unanimously ney. sup- the the surren- Pield Gen 1en it pecame Imost to accept terms One that port was German government der German I Marshal eral Ludendorff red to get most 11 the offic would resign did not refuse fo von Hindenburg and and defy the Allies to emperor. In military insistence I devel- is inno- mstances except in seize the fornier circles a strong oped that the former cent and that must placed neutral court n office emperor under Ko bo on tria some quarters the threat of was taken most 1d that for a uprising the s to resigr seri- ously on the grou 1t pave the Communis country uch action Spartacan throughout mig wa and the AMERICANS ARRIVE AT BREST FROM ARCHANGED Brest, June 24—The {ransports Menominee and Porto arrived here this noon, bringinz from Archangel the last of the American troops there, except engineers left to clean up the American base. Brig. Gen. W. P.g Richardson. comp