New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 30, 1919, Page 1

PRICE THREE CENTS NEW BRITAIN, CONNEC TICUT. MONDAY, JUNE 30, 1919.—TWEL— . CLEMENCEAU GIVES | YANKS A ND FRENCH BATTLE TERMS T0 DEPUTIESJN STREETS OF BREST; TWO KILLED AND MANY WOUNDED Calls Upon France to Work lor Internal Peace }r;;’ ' GERMAN DELEGATES LEAVE French Premier Recalls French Na- tional Assembly of 1871—Poincare Warns That Treaty Must Be Car- vied Out—~Country Needs —Ships. Paris, June 30.—In presenting the text of the peace treaty ber of deputies today Premier Clem- enceau made a brief speech in which he recalled the French national as- sembly which met at Bordeaux in 1871 and added: “We make peace without weakne: necessity for The center and premier, while the left remained silent. as we made Internal peace external peace.” right cheered the extreme socialist war, is a Must Enforce Paris, June 30 (Havas)—The task of the Allied and associated POWers is now ended with the signing of the treaty with Germany and the nations must continue to be united to see that the terms of the treaty are carried out, Pr Poincare declared in interview in the Paris edition of Lon- Daily Mail. will take regain her what Fr ‘reaty. sident don It to and ent s cause only France of life years for naturai mode nce needs most at pres- the president said Dbe- an increase in importations bring about a decrease in the present high prices of raw material and the necessities of life In princi- ple, he added this point and hope that the them in restoring suffered from the war. some ships, can a France will aid which the other peovle of nations {heir country most Enemy Delegates Leave. 30.—Dr. Haniel 8 members of left for Ger- special train Versailles, June von Haimhausen and the German delegation many this morning on a from Noisy-le-Sec Jpr. Hermann Mueller and Dr. Bell, who signed the peace treaty for Ger- 3 iny, left Versailles Saturday night with about 50 others of the German staff delegates and experts. Paris dispatches stated that Dr. Von Haimhausen, and Dun Ver ten of vesterday He Leinert main at staff - with St yorarily a 55 rzilles The departure the German party today staff of 19 Ger- mans in charge of Baron von Lersner to wind \irs in connection with the peace negotiations AUGATUCK VALLEY TRIKE ABOUT OVER of leaves a up ¢ Thousands of Mcen Return to Work in Watcrbury—Walk Out Is Ended In Seymour. Waterbury, June 30.—From all ap- pearances here this morning the strike of brass mill laborers is about over. Notwithstanding the action taken by the strikers at their mass meeting Saturday afternoon, when they voted not to return to work todasy thousands of them returned when the factories opened their gates this morning. Toarly estimates were that 75 per cent. of strikers were back on the job when operations were resumed for the weel ~When the company open- plant today all its former emi- returned. This ended a strike in force against the plant since the first week of the month. The offer of the mil§ management is to ad- wagzes to the schedules paid by making similar goods in and to give prompt at- grievances the workmen Seymour, June Sey- Manufacturing ployves which was Just other mills this vicinity tention to all may have, BOY DIES OF LOCKIAW Bridgeport Youngster Cut Foot While in Bathing Two Weeks Ago—Crab's Claw Causes Infection. ridgeport, Quint, 14 Q died early June 30 Mr. and Mr at St. Vincent's ym lock jaw bathing twn weeks ago the : Lov cut his foot. The wound was not at the time and later it 1t a piece of crab’s claw infection —Bertram Joseph hospital i today hile covened f ket up was tt had TWO SMALL FIRE Start Blaze Street Fireworks on Roof House., of Frankli ¢ re department was called out 10:55 o'clock lust night for a fire the roof of B. Marchesi's house 8 Franklin street. A skyrocket the roof and started the The damage amounted to $50 The at om tell flames. rhout The department was called Jerom Box 231 at 11:55 o'clock morning. An automobile owned by Herbert Goodwin of 351 Ellis street became ignited from a short circuit. on out this to the Cham- | an | the Allies are agreed on | | tigation 1 | dows. Riot Said to Have Started When American Naval Officer, Who Had Been Drinkin Colors and Trampled Th Fight Then Ensues. UNITED June 30 killed Brest, —Two French civil- jans were and five and American soldiers sailors were injured more than 100 wounded here last night. Two of the soldiers and naval officers severely and in riots ‘American die. The casualties occurred as a result of the exchange of shots between American soldiers and navval officers and French sailors. The trouble began, according to available accounts, when an American naval officer who is said to have been drinking hevily tor down a French flag and tramped on it. A crowd of Frenchmen attacked the officer and, it is sajd, kicked and beat him until he was unconscious. Americans who passed by and who were not aware of the cause of the STATES MARINES g Heavily, Hauled Down Tri- em Under Foot — General RESTORE ORDER to the aid of the naval fight then fight went ficer. The general: A mob of French civilians and sol- diers and sailors attempted to rush the hotel Moderne where American officers were quartered. They burned a sentry box and threw stones at Americans in uniform wherever the, found them. The it said, retaliated. A company of Marines, with fixel bayonets, was hurried to the scene and the Americans soon restored order Admiral Henri Salaun, the French naval commander at Brest, ordered the marines to return to their bar s. As the marines marched back to their quarters, it is believevd, that were pursued by a mob stones and bricks. The city is quiet today. of- mors became Americans, rac! DR. WILKINS CHEATS CHAIR AT SING SING Commits Suicide By Hanging—Inves- tigation On As to Where He Got Rope. Mineola, N, Y., Jun: 30.—The man- ner in which Dr. Walter Keen Wilkins came into possession of the rope with which he hanged himself in the bath- the county jail here last night wus the subject of an inves- room of Nassau begun here yesterday by W Walter ing coroner, and other county officials. Dr. Wilkins, convicted last Friday as the slayer of his wife, Julia, was to have been senfenced tomorrow morn- ing to death in the electric chair at Sing Sing prison Iivery precaution had been taken to prevent Dr. Wilkins from obtaining anything with which he might attempt suicide and his jailers were unable to explain how he came into possession of the rope, which was new. It was impossible for anyone from the out- de to throw the rope to the prison- er, for his cell contained no window: The bathroom where Dr. Wilkins ended his life also was without win- search of hardware stores and other places where rope is sold was to be made today in an effort to trace the purchaser. One of the three letters written by Dr. Wilkins just before he ended h life declared that he was innocent. Another, addressed to Sheriff Phineas Seaman, reauested that $60 in his clothes be used to have Ris body cre- mated. Dist. Attorney Weeks intimated to- day that persons within the jail, prob- ably prisoners, furnished Dr. Wilkins with the rope he used to hang him- self. An autopsy performed disclosed that death was broken neck and not Two state prison Henry Soloman and Leon Weinstock arrived here this afternoon to investi- gate the circtmstances surrounding Dr. Wilkins' suicide. Attorney last night due to a rangulation. commissioner: EDITORIAL WRITER TESTIFIES IN SUIT Clifford A. Raymond, Author of Fam- ous Chicago Tribune Editorial Against Ford, On Stand. Mount Clemens, 0.— Clifford A. the editorinl which is the basis of Henry Ford’s $1,000,000 libei suit against the Tribune, ness stand today when hearing of the case’was resumed afler a recess since last Taursday He stated that in writing the editorial ne had no animus against Mr. Ford Mr. Raymond testified that he had never seen even the most remote trace of Stardard Oil or International Ha vester influence in the Tribune office. It never had appeared at editorial conferences, he said, that the pub- lishers of the Tribune desired to aid Germany. Asked who on the Tribune had decided to ,adopt a policy of in- tervention in Mexico, he said it was Captain Joseph Medill Patterson, one of the publisher “Do you know who wrote the editor- ial, “Real Politik for America,” April 4, 19167 he wis asked “1 believe I did.” Attorney Alfred Lucking quoted the editorial as stating that “Germany would welcome war between the Uni ed States and Mexico as it would d vert munitions from the Allies. Ger- many was thinking of German interest nly, and America should Mich., June 3 taymond, author of Chicago Daily took the wit- consider i claim American interests only,’ the editorial i said. RESIDENTS OPPOSE LINCOLN ST. GARAGE Building Tnspector Rutherford With- holds Issuing of Permit Follow- ing Numerous Complaints. Claiming that the erection garage . on Lincoln street jeopardize the safety of the children attending the Lincoln street school, a large number of residents living ir that vicinity it is said have raised ob- jections to the to Leavitt & Hayes. An application for a permit to con- struct the garaze was made at the building inspector’s office this mor:- iin. Due to the storm of protests which he has received concerning the erection of ‘the garage, the permit has been withheld by Building In- spector Arthur N. Rutherford. An in- vestigation is being conducted by him The garage contemplated is to be located opposite the Lincoln strest school. It is said that several mem- bers of the school hoard are opposed to the issuing of the permit. They that the machines coming in and out of the garage will prove a menace to the safety of the school children. They also declare that the noise of the cars will disturb the neighborhood and will act as a de- terrent in teaching the children. DE VALERA IN BOSTON Wreath of a would w Places Beneath Famous Washington Elm in Cambridge— Speaks in House This Afternoon. Boston, June 30.—Eamonn De Va- lera, the Irish leader, today placed a wreath beneath the historic elm in €ambridge under whicl Gen. Wash- ington took command of the Amer- ican revetationary army and another on the /‘Minute Man” monument on the gi€en in Lexington. He was a guest during the forgnoon of the city of Cambridge with a reception at the cit¥ hall, a luncheon at Riverbank court and an automobile tour that showed him the landmarks of Cam- bridge and This afternoon, Prof. De Valera was accompanied by Mayor Edward Quinn and other officials of Cambridge to the state house, where he had been invited to address the house of rep- resentatives. EARTHQUAKE KILLS MANY 120 Reported Lost in and chio, Italy, in Earth Movement Yes- . .terday—Town Is Destroyed, Rome, June twenty persons 30.—One hundred and are estimated to have been killed in and near Vicchio, the center of the earth movement Sun- day in the Florence district, according to the Tempo. The town of Viechio was reduced to a heap of ruins and a number of villages were, destroyed TO STOP FIREWORKS. Because of the numerous com- plaints being received daily at police headquarters regarding the premature celebration of the Fourth of July, Chief William J. Rawlings has issuefl orders to have every boy, 15 years old or over, arrested if caught doing this, and if the nature of the offense war- rants it, the boy will be tried in cham- bers. TWO-CENT POSTAGE. Beginning tomorrow, July two cent postage will agaln be in effect. Hereafter letters can be mailed not only in the city but to any part of tie country for two cents and postcard: are mailab.e with a one cent stamp. 1 throwing | granting of a permit ! TAXPAYERS OPPOSE MORE EXPENDITURE Do Not Apfirfive of New South‘ - End Fire Station JULY 4TH CELEBRATION 100/ City Mecting This Evening Promises o Develop Some Sensational De- bate—Fire Board Ch Insists Added Protection is Necessary. The Rentpayers city against house and 1 will assemble in a at meeting this evening and vote an appropriation for fire in the southwestern part of New Britain, according to its presi- dent, P. S. McMahon. The taxpayers will also oppose the resolution calling | for an appropriation of $1,000 for fireworks display on the Fourth of July, claiming that the awarding of this amount to the Playground com- mission would be a violation of the | city charter and illegal. This action was decided upon at an executive meeting of the association on Satur- day night Let City Comptroller tis, when questioned today the illegality of the resolution, said that should the people approve*the resolu- tion he will arrant authoriz- ing the treasurer to pay $1,000 to the Playground commission. ‘“Fhe vote of | the people,” said Mr. Curtis, “Is good | enough authority for warrant upon.” The presented at the last meeting common council by Aldermen Curtis, Angelo Paonessa Dehm.. The legality of the resolution brough up at the The council however, voted to appropriate the providing the voiced approval of the city axpayers’ body a a Pcople Decide. Hanford L. to Cur- issue to issue olution of me re a was the (e} ok and S T was time money, their penditure at pecple the e meeting Iire Station. this morning vigorously Against McMahon taxpiyers will a =, that the S said oppose new firehouse useless expenditure. “There present time,” he said, “‘sufficient apparatus in the city to protect people. Owing to the fact fhat mill voted we have to tice o erection of as a the fir the 21 prac- is at a tax was economy Chairman board of fire 'morning issued E. Magnell of commissioners this statement showing the necessity for a station in the south woafern part of the city. “There 4,000 school children in this of the city who are not getting proper fire protection There is only one fire department on this side of the track t can answer a call, should the vehicles be held up by a train. The department on Elm street has only one hose company and | a city service ladder company. Thére are 135 orphans living in this district and they are sheltered in frame build- ings. The hospital with of 75 patients is located cality. The Old Ladies about 35 women, averaging 70 years and over, are without sufficient fire protection. The station is a ne- cessity for the public safety The appropriation for the new fire station calls for $12,000. Other Matters Coming Up. Among-the other matters to come up at the meetingisa $40,000 appro- priation for the defraying the cost of alterations and impravements on the existing school buildings. Forty bonds at $1,000 are to be issued at 4 3-4 per cent. interest, payable August 1, 9 Another resolution calling for $18 000 for the erection of a building for the housing of the new fire alarm ap- paratus, and for the purchase and in- stallation of a new fire alarm system nd wires will be voted upon. An additional appropriation of $30 000 for the Camp school will also be voted upon. The vy at another meeting voted to appropriate $54,000 for this purpose. Owing to the war the construction of the building was b The state recently appro- an additional $30.000 provid- city gave a like amount. $15.000 for the purchase of the property adjoining irview will also come up con- the a are tion the an average in this home, with 5 lo- fire a on a priated ing thi The Witte cemetery sideration for MUTINY 1S DENTED, New York. June 30.—Reports of a mutiny on the Archangel front last March by the 339th infantry were vehemently denied by Major Brooks | Nichols of Detroit, and Captain H. G. | Winslow .of Madison, Wis., command- {ine Co. T, the unit said to have been involved loth officers returned on the transport Von Steuben which brought back the fir complete units to from service in the Avch- angel sector, return KILL, BY TRATN. Danbur Conn., June 30 Thomas J. Duity, 33, of New York city, died in the Danbury hospital today of injuries received vesterday when The was caught between the cars of a Ringling Brothers and Barn and Bailey Clir- cus train at Botsford He is said to have boarded the train at although not an employe of amford, the show. WEATHER. Hartford, June for New | i Faie day. fair. 30.—Fore- Britain and vi- tonight: warmer, Tues- el l o GOVERNMENT SLEUTHSY 0 ENFORCE DRY LA Washington Announces Im- pending Prosecution of Those Who Sell Beer. wshington, June 30.—War time prohibition. effective at midnight, will be strictly enforced by the department of justice in so far as existing machin- ery can function to that end. It was said at the department today that open violation of law, threatened in New York and other cities, will be promptly dewlt with by federal agents. Whathar department’s present fore will he alle to break up secret traffic remains to bhe seen, but in this connection officials pointed out that the increased appropriation asked of congress for general law enforcement would permit of a considerable of the department’s force. largement 2.75 Beer Intoxicating. wrded per cent. beer by officials as cer containin, 5 or aleohol, is reg: intoxicating and persons who under- take e will be arrested, it was said. brought in Baltimore to have courts determine whether is intoxicating within the meaning of the law is to come to trial tomorrow but it expected before final adjournment is taken congress will have specifically fixed in the en- forcament law the amount of alcohol which beverages may contan Reed In the opinion of department offi cials and many members of congress, war time prohibition will have no ef- fect on the Reed amendment prohibit- ing the transportation of intoxicants into territory where its manufacture and sale is forbidden by ‘ local law. Information has reached the depart- ment that many persons living in “dyy’’ territory have stored quantities of liquer in “wet” cities with a to transporting it after today, but en- forcement of the Reed will not be relaxed. its Suit the such beer Amendment Effective. Will Sell Light Wines. Baltimore, Md., June 30.—In a statement today announcing the local gavernment policy regarding the en- forcement of war time prohibition law, U. S. District Attorney Dennis said that light wines and heer con- taining 2 3-4 per cent. alcohol or less may he sold in Baltimore after today. The statement was made after a con- ference with the police board. LEAGUE IS NEEDED, SEN. GERRY THINKS Rhode Island Democrat Says it s Necessary to Protect World From Future Aggressions. Washington, June 30.—Describing the League of Nations as a workable plan “to marshal the civilized nations against such acts of aggression as and Austria perpetrated in Senator Gerry, democrat, Island, told the senate to- day that acceptance of the league covenant was an absolute necessity to protect American rights and preserve civilization during the reconstruction period Predicating his argument upon ob- servation during a visit to England, France and Belgium, he said, the peo- ple of BEurope were pinning hope of a better era upon a faith that the Unit- ed States would take the iead in a league to prevent war. He analyzed the league covenant and declared it contained nothing subverting Ameri- can sovereignty nor destroying Ame Germany this war of Rhode ican policies.” “The real question.” said Mr. Ger- ry, “is whether we believe that it is better for the United States to have a say n European matters and thus try to prevent another horrible war or ta keep our hands off and wait until the world is aflame and then endeavor to assert our might to protect our rights. In one case we have a hand in shap- ing the destinies of mankind.. In the other we suffer the consequences that are likely to come from an uncontrol- lable situation in Furope U. S. CASUALTIES HEAVY 18 Americans Killed and 25 Others Wounded in Action Against Anti- Kolchak Forces Last Wednesday. Washington, June 30.—Eighteen American soldiers were killed, one officer and seven men severely wound- ed and 17 slightly wounded in an engagement with anti-Kolchak forces near Romanovka 25. Major- en- | view | amendment | RN/ New Yes 5] Will'Be Mild Co% to This Evening’s. y i Boston, June 30.—Hotels, restaur- ants and saloon keepers made prepa- rations today for the wettést night in their history, announcing “New Yea Eve” celebrations and special obse- quies of the ‘passing of “King Barley- corn,” while liquor* store clerks were kept busy filling from their already depleted stocks the last orders from ! the thirsty ones who were making thoughtful provision for the morrow. Statisticians said that 2,286 brew- hotels, saloons, bottled goods shops and clubs in the state would be affected by the operation of the war time prohibition order, and that 55 25 bartenders, porters, bottlers, | brew workers and wine clerks would lose their jobs. Liquor license fees in the state amounted to more in 1918 eries, 800 Saloons to Close. 15, AL, 30.—War time prohibition will close 800 saloons 200 In a Providence, June and deprive 500 drug stores and clubs of the right to sell liq last minute effort to stop the applica- tion of the prohibition order, the Re- tail Liquor Dealers’ association of the | state announced that a motion would | be made in the federal court at New | Haven today for an injunction forbid- | ding the enforcement of the measure | by the revenue collector. City | federal authorities, however, { ahead on the assumption that no in- | junction would be granted and said | they were prepared to see that all bars were closed at midnight. ‘ than $3,000,000 { | | and | went ; i | Burlington Heads List. 2 Vit 30.—John Barleycorn was officially counted but | Burlington, . June | in Burlington Saturday night, the Ver- mont city being probably the first wet { place in the United States to go bone dry under war time prohibition. While it would have gone dry anyway at 10 o'clock tonight, the fact that a cirens | decided to come here the last day of | | the present month was responsible for { the Burlington dealers closing their doors one day sooner than the other wet cities of the country Saturday night was one here for the of the old boy who has be the | front page for so long and so often, the boys packing wet goods into evers conceivable space in order to stock up for the long drouth. While there was a trade, 1t was at the same time noticeable that none of the scenes that many of the other cities of the country went | through were in evidence here. There was no disorder and but little more drunkenness than was usual on a S urday night COUPLE BURNED TO DEATH IN GUILFORD | a big adherents | n on { large and Mrs. Bradley of New York Meet Horrible Death at Their Summer Home. Suilford, and June 30.—Wilbur his wife, Jennie, of were to 3radley York their New city, burned death in summer today. and son, home in Boston street, early The fire started in the kitchen was noticed by Bertha Richard- who has a tea room across the ied | neys CORN I NT WHE) TONIGH] STATE SALOONS WILL PROBABLY SHUT DOW New Britain Cafe Men Folisw Action of Conn. Liquor Dealers’ Asso, New Haven, June 30.—Liquor sf loons throughout the state will pry ably close tomorrow in accord a recommendation of the Connectic! Liquor Dealers’ on, it w4 announced here today. Earlier was believed that the saloons wou open as usual. State's Attorney Arnd Alling who in his private capacity counsel with W. A. King of Will mantic for the dealers went to Ha ford for a conference with Unit States Attorney Crosby. It has bee} understood that a test case would made to determine the validity of ti war prohibition law. At noon tog it was not clear just what form tion would take. There is no fed® judge in this jurisdiction today. Jud E Thomas is sitting in Brookl and Judge Garvin who sat in t federal court at Hartford last weel went home for the week and ther} was nothing to call him back so soo George W. Lillard, investigator i charge of agents.of the departmen of justice in the Connecticut distrid today said Do Not Expect Trouble. Unless we receive distinctly cons trary instructions from Washingto before tomorrow morning it is ouj intention to enforce war-timeé proh bition. We do not anticipate am great amount of trouble and have ‘nol called upon the police for assistane and probably will not do so until tg morrow morning.” ’ Mr. Lillard said that saloons will be watched and where such are ope warrants will be asked of Unite States commissioners . and . serveéd necessary. Such warrants will be issued are approved by thd United States district attorney. M Lillard said that if.gales are madd after warrants are @€rved such sale! will be used as additional evidencd gainst those who have saloons r-Keepers and other employes wh in sales will be charged with aid the violation the law ssocia where oS these o aid ing of 6.000 Dealers at Meeting. New York, June saloon-keepers, the Dealers ociation, 4§ meet here this afternoon to detel their final course in meeting VW prohibition. Meanwhile they i take a chance” and keep op&uil midnight tonight for the sale ‘Wi kinds of drinks, including whisKey" lfforts will be made to induce the) attorney-general of New York to| proceed with an injunction restrain- ing the federal government from en- forcing the laws. Hotels and exceptions, are prepared for a big “wet'" celebration tonight but many of’ them will limit their sales to beer and light after 12 o'clock. 30.—Six thousan members of Liquor as restaurants with few District Attorncy Hartford, June 30.—The ence between United States Distriet Attorney John F. Crosby and Attor= Alling ar King, representing dealers the state, was still at 2:45. The only state- forthcoming at that hour was the United States district at- as follows: Gives Warning. confer- liquor in ment of progress from torney All liquor who open their July 1, 1919, war prohibition he in Connwcticut for business' omd thereafter whileosig in effect do aid he had not been njunction papers up dealers doors or ct is at t My served that s0 i Crosb with to time street. She called the firemen who, believing that the house had not et been occupied for the season, began to move out furniture. Mrs. A. L. Griffin, a neighbor, being awakened by the fire apparatus, told the men that she knew Mr. and Mrs. Bradley had been in the house. Howard Dudley, a returned man, went up a ladder and chamber on the west front was empty but on the floor were Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Later it evi- that Mrs. Bradley was then dead Mr. Bradley died while were heing made to move him had been fearfully burned Mr. Bradley leaves Clifford, in New Haven ley was a Miss Shelley brother in Chicago The house was of colonial type, was built about 1700 and had belonged in Mrs. Bradley’s family. the service into the The hed was dent and efforts 3o0th a brother, Mrs. Brad and leaves a TREATY IS COMPLETED. 30.—The Allied Paris, June gov- ernments are represented at the peace conference wil hand over to the Aus- trian end e St. ¢ week the and economic the clause covering terms of delegates at by of this financial srmain on June 2 Gen. Graves, commanding the expedition Siberia, info war department today that engagement followed an attack the Bolshevik on railroad guards. ican i the by the These omitted ori- Austrian clauses were among from the text of the ginally presented to blenipotentiaries. peace treaty. those treaty the Austrian St Dealers When Tuesday Undecided. ir plans for dealers said whether they The decision of local retail deal- on thé¥con- attorneys with A John asked Hartford that did not would open or not the members of the ers’ association between States District they know depends forence their United torney The, ket court action to be tion is because which failed prohibitory proposed in this jurisd Connecticut was o ratify amendment Business wa all the cafes the ndicati the worst visited, feared customers R-34 HELD UP. East Fortune tland 20 the A Press)—The giant British dirigible R-34 be abls to start on its proposed trans-Anlantic fizht for two or three, unless there unex- pectedly in June (By sociated will not days, possibly be an improvement should marked weather conditions BOLSHEVIKI DEFEAT FINNS, London, June 30 Bolshevik troops have occupied Vydlisha, on the Fin nish frontier, defeating the Finns and apturing lar numbers of them, ac Russiun wireless dispatch It is added that the Rolshevik advance is developing successfully. cording to a received here today