New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 21, 1919, Page 11

FACTORY OFFICIALS MEET WITH MAYOR (Continued from First ghe bene W from the Johnson in the unable New proposed answered celebration Britain ot M not he is that as advertsing Wi to state. Wotld Contribute Contiguing with the y Mr. Johnson said he personally did nov | favor such celebration and he believed he sounded the idea of many @f the boys returnedyfrom overseas. He ihen outlined the plan of the manufac turers holding the proposed bration Friday night and all Saturday and night, and in adopting this policy said the committee | could feel that the manufac- turers would contribute $10,000 to the expense. In announcing this plan, M. Johnson said that it should not be fe that the maufacturers were assuming any selfish motive. business $10.000. aposed plans for an he assured Mayor Pavors Thr Mayor Quigley spoke of the large amount of work the committees have done so far, felt that at least three days be allotted to the celebration that an expendi- ture of a large amount of money for a one-day affair was foolish M. Johnson, however, did not change his views. N Quigley raised the point of the amount the manufacturers and others would ta pay had er- many won the war, and he also cited the celebration that the little town of Southington was going to give in hor or of the saldiers and the town Mu Johnson, however, did not think a small town like Southington should be an accepted criterion. His claim throughout the meeting was that a fong program was not the most suc- cessful, and toward the end of the week the interest would lag and thereby much money would be spent that could otherwise be saved The matter of the amount for decoration was taken up, this proving to be an jmportant item. Mr. Johnson favored 4 modification of this plan W, H. Allen said it would cost as much to erect the proposed decorations for one day as for a week. Days, . and he should He felt yor have Boys Entitled to Welcome. Quigley that the boyvs out from New Britain and lives that democracy live, were certainly entitled to some kind of a welcome celebration. H. E. Erwin, the gen- eral committee and also holding a re- of the large said that standpoint about Ne vo Mayor aid went their who risked might a member of sponsible place in manufacturing concerns, conditions from as given by Mr. Jahnson right and Mr. Kimball said Johnson's concern was lucky ablet o keep their daily work to as low a figure as given committee Manufacturers Explain Sta Mayor Quigley said that wilt want to know why the turers -at the Jast moment the attitude of last evening, did not want anything “niggardly " Mr. Johnson said that manufacturers had believed right along that the proposed plan was to occupy a much shorter space of time than a week, and it within a week that their was called to the fact tk sume this length of said he learned week’'s one a factory were that to ahsentees from the nd. the public manufac assumed ind he done in a way the a was only attention it to time. Mr. Tuesday be at was Kimball on that a held celebration was to ! Factory Officials Oriticized. Mr w it were u he could not see the manufacturers the plan was for 1 week, after the press has carried sonsiderable matter calling attention o the fact that the affair was for the week of September 15-20. He said | hat there must be in We_event, and that nothing should ftone fo antagogize the manufacturers, hut he~did notMhink that mant- Metn had adopted the right atti wde in not notifying the committee of their views before so much detailed plans had into Two Days Celebration T H. E. two days said that aware that Dyson was co-operation he the been gone Yposed. recommended that a he held, and more debate followed. Mr. Johnson said he favored one-piece plan, viz, starting the celebration on IFriday aight and continuing it until Satpr- | flay night. He asked relative to ‘the plans of decoration committee, ind Mr if the money would pleasc Erwin celebration the Dyson answered that was provid waould worked Wants to Call Affa Porter spoke of pntive affair off, but Mr absolutely against this 0. Loomis . said that money had been paid out plans arranged Assurance of the the manufacturers Jphnson, if the plan is modified, the manufacturers can he depended wpon to dogate one-half of the cost, ne e that with an ap- | propriation of for an affair to be con Friday night and Saturday, the | fets o there out. r Off, calling Johnson ‘e g was | plan John considerable to date for of Mr and | co-operation given by was is added. said $20,000 encing 1 day prove he said, that results i plan run svent He helieved, be, more, bencficial from an affair o proposed one week Would Contribute $10,000. snorter vould derived than the would a i been subscriptions that it hy the £10,000 the one shoulfl Kimball, who has secure George T dele from hes manufacturers to the affair if conducted on night and one plan, but the committee decide not to alter the Proposed plans, it would prove a harder task. He would assure the B committee the undivided, support of | ® the manufacturers if their plan is b adopted | % Mr. Loomis said that in view of | b the fact that the general committee | f had planned the affair for one week. | & better compromise than offered by the manufacturers should be had. Stephen Robb, said that at the head gated to the been manufacturers, said practically agreed to contribute day R VISITOR TO U. S. ATE. DiraneT Abbe P akate e Cani Dimmnet, French author and professor in Knglish liter- ature at Paris, the United States to interest people on the crowded and poor conditions at the hospitals around Lille. fle will later begin hix as Lowell lecturer at is in committee and if the week them, before this something was wronge As the going to lose only a their plan, the sum of h would have to be raised seemed to him too celebration. fle should con- the celebr was plan of the seneral a manufacturer, was not known to time, factories were half day by $10,000 whic by the committee high for a said the manufacturers more time to hold one day cede tion. Hold Conference. Mr. Kimball re- room at this Johnson and Mr. tired from the meeting juncture for a conference. On their return, Mr. Johnson put forth a plan whereby the event would he held -on riday and Saturday, with the ar- rangements to he made that would not interfere with .he ° factories running their plants to Friday noon. Secretary Sprague spoke of the plan of the Chamber of Commerce to hold an Old Home Week which was to be held in August, the plans which wera discussed early in the spring. It later was decided to work in con- junction with the city in holding the reception to the returned service men. Plan. a Frowns on Evening Dr. nna, who with W. W. of arranging the the carnival and conces- asked Mr, Johnson if a plan wherby the carnival could be con- ducted during the evenings would prove satisfactory. This was frowned on by Mr who struck to his oviginal plan short celebration. The carnival program, is one that has heen into eXtensively by Mr Hanna, contracts have been dis- cussed which would bring to this city of the hest entertainments the city has eéever had. With the adop- tion of ' the two plan, for the celebration, this have to be en- climinated. “Slap in the Face for Boys.” Henry had fou Martin, H cha a siong, ils Johnson, of a gone and one days’ will tirely In giving his views regarding a car- nival, Mr. Johnson said that plenty of local entertainment can be provided. He suggested that a conference be held again this evening at 8 o'clock and during the day he would put hefore the manufacturers the plan for a two- days’ celebration Mr. Robb said belicved that co-aperation of the manufacturer: as essential in the celebration $10,000. At this juncture standing in the doorway, Kimball to leave the meeting with hir Mr. Loomis told Mr. Johnson ttitude of the manufacturers wanting such a cut in the program “not fair” and Mr. Allen said it was another “slap in the face the boys." he the was as the Mr. Johnson, asked M that the : in was for How Matser As the matter Stand now stands, the com- mittee will have to agree to the plan of the manufacturers for a much shorter Old Home Week and reception ta the soldiers, sailors and marvines in order the undivided support 0.000, o ahead with the plans of the commitfee originally outlined, or else call the entire matter off. Sev- eral the members of the general cemmilttee have expressed themselves favorable to the latter cou 1o sccure of §1 as of Humphrey Frnest N the general Home Week turned service manufacturing asked thi afterncon of the manufacturers this morn that knew that the proposed celebration was to he of one He said that committee was appointed the manufacturer asked that held Makes Statem t. chairman of the recention to the men, and one of heads of the city, relative to of Old re- the was the the Humphrey. committee and claims representatives issociation ing they never week's duration the shortly after he met with tion exhibit September 15-20 that last week the subjeet of associa- and A manufacturers’ during the week of He stated further again approached having advertising done in the program. Mr. Hum- phrey has taken the stand in the mat- ter that cither the committee #o ahead with (1 celebra- tion or clse steps immediately tak- the project. Whandon Meeting With he souvenir e proposed cn to Await The Interest. the meeting tonight watched with considerable in- If the committee bac agrees 1o go ahead and iews of the manufacturers, to oecur. Should the called off, there will be is hound to occur. Should the committee worked so zeal- manths to whip in home to the boys ind downed Prussian- freed from the stigms result torest s down and conform with ritiism is bound celebration the is criticism who have for several shape a welcome who went forth ism will be ously The condor the only bird that keeps its offspring in the nest for a vear. The young can not fly for 1:1 is months after being hatched. " PLAN NEW THEATER James Cormican Tas oposition Providing Tor Frection of One ht Road Housc, According to the announcements made at the Lycevm theater evet last ning by James Cormican manager and juvenile man of the Cormican Players, plans are under way by eral of the prominent men of tne city for the construction of a modern thea- whick will first class night theater ing o new duce only sev- ter be used for the home stock company and New Bri much in favor of hav- house erccted that first cl road shows fans are will pro- it is said Mr. Cormican added in his talk that the common council of commerce should take aciion on the present theater situation and instriet the theater manazers to make cfforts to better shows for th Now public, even if they have to raise the price of admissicn to double tho prosent He said smaller than New Brifain have ceived better amusement through forts of their common councils chambers of commerce shows, and chamber n secure Britain rates cities re ef- ind T0 CREATE NEW BOARD Transportation Commission Would End Abuses of Power in Interstate Commerce Commission. Washington, Aug. 21 transportation Creation of a federal board to de- termine railroad operating revenue necessary to meet the of facilities and service would the interstate commerce commi: on from attempted outside influence the house interstate commerce committee was told today by A. P. Thomas, coun- sel for the association of railroad ex- ecutives. The board's finding would he the guide for the route making hody. “The commission public pressure mnd legislative pres- sure, he declared, adding that two vears ago the carriers’ application for increased rates was followed by a “political agitatidn” that culminated in a_senate resolution to investigate the commission which had at the time the rate question before it need remove public is too exposed to CITY ITEMS Smith Bus. school advt. A meeting of St. Mary's Ladies’ T. A. B. society will be held this evening at 8 o'clock in St. Mary's school hall Lidward Markham, of Pleasant street, who is a petty officer in the navy, Is home on a month's furlough, opens Sept. 2. INVESTIGATING MURDER. Authoritics Com Death of Man Found Near New Haven, Aug. 21.- and municipal police a bined today in ther efforts to solve the mystery of the murder of a man whose body was found in bushes on the Milford turnpike, in Milford terd: The autopsy showed that head almost had been severed. face disflezuration was ghastly wound was found a fagment as if from a sharp instrument. After the clothing of the man had heen dried cut there was found on the trousers pocket lining, in Ink letter which were cither “Gonsol” or *Jen- sen.” ining Efforts to Solve Milford. State, town uthoriiies com- ves- the The In a of steel NOT TO BIE RECOGNIZED. Protests Against Validity of Tinoco Constitation. Washington, Quicros, of Fedorico Tinoco, the American validity any Aug Costa President to Rica, successor notified by government that (he of the Tinoco constitution or government acting tr constitution would not ha the Unifed States -President Gonz: the State department He has Immg in W his overthrow Tt stated that American citizens had heen im plicated in Tinoco revolt. The State department is said to have let- terxs written hy American tors telling their the Tinoco faction, has heen under recognized by 15 formed this action. ton les has heen by of ashing- since by tods Tinoco. was ¥ oflicially here the conspira- of investments with MAY RECONSIDER ACTION. Nomina of Made n 1 Palmer Attorney Mistake. I'or Through Washington, Aug tion of A. Mitchell Palmer to at torney general was made vesterday by the senate (hrough mis do- claved today and the re-considered. While there Mr. Palmer, was unanimously judiciary committee had been expected tc Gene 21, Confirma he ke, it was action may he has favorable reported by the approve heen opposition action the ate to and sen- ARMY HAS BLANKETS BEEN STOPPED Aug. 2 ~War depart- distributing centers through which surplus war materials are were instructed today to discontinio the sale of army blankets. It was ex- plained that the distribution was not as wide as had been hoped for. A new distribution system will be work- ed out SALE OF Washington, ment sold LUNCH HOUR JAZZ. Washington.—The navy department has its own two-man jazz band. Fver: noon two darkies, one with a guitar, the other with a home-made con- traption made out of a soap box with a single string, entertain the navy de- partment clerks by playing jazz tunes and singing songs of their own com- position in front of the navy bullding. much to the amusement of the yeo- manettes who toss them pennies. in- | RAIL COUNSEI Atlanta leaving duties United tion torney Aug his hiome zeneral States il general here to take up as of il tormerly was I)eatlls: and Funerals. Thomas Brewin, Thomas Brewin, one month, died at his 181 Fairview street last night. He is sur vived by his wife and three daughter Mrs. Agnes Porter, Miss Marie N. and Miss Jennic R.: two brothers, Roger C. of city and John of Hart- ford: one sister, Mrs. M. Harman. The decensed was employed for a number | of vears in the Humason & Beclet=e | plant. Fraternally he member of the Sons of St. George and Court Pride, oresters of America The funeral will be held tomorrow after- noon at 3 o'clack from the home Rev. Codding will be in charge of the service and burial will he in Fairview cemeter . 1ged o years llome, this K was a John Mclnerney. Funeral morning at Catholic chureh Inerney Burial cemetery, services o from for were held the East the late was in_ St this Rerlin Me- | ohn | Mary’ PITTMAN RESOLUTION UP TODAY IN SENATE Leaders of Both Parties Not Tnclined to Push Matter, However, and Outcome Is Dubious, Washington, hoth sonate when a Aug. 21 Teaders on the treaty fight in the doubt thday as vote would be had on the res of Senator Pittman, Nevada the foreign relations proposing reservations to of nations covenant, sepa the resolution of sides in were in to olution democrat, committee the rate tion on the that if vote the that the for the resolution foreign relations Hitcheock, dicated {he his part to and Senator certain he of league from ratifica- republican side {t was the administration wanted move would be welcomed but ordinary course would be to tirst the committee. Senator leader, in no effort on immediate action n said he was not call the resolution a 20 to admin e would bring Pittm would stration be up today Senator Pittman the carrving action the conference | Othe made clear in he simply presenting E desire to resolution was his along the president in the Tuesday administration they regarded the taken My Pittman’s own initiative The & of republican Senator MeNary, Ore- would stand to- | reservations | out own zet line suggested hy White House leaders said move as on oup tionists led by indicated for reserva- gon they zether TO FIGHT BOLSHEVIKY \ Asks Ag: Aug. 21 council Council for | Lithuanian Arma- ! ments to Be Used Reds Wo Lith | America adopted States to ian arms ester, Mass The of today pian national in convention here the United new Lithuan to provide it with fight the RBol | shevilki Lithuania | f] L thvanian sufferers’ that 100,000 nd sent resolutions asking recognize the republic and md munitions to in rund ve- | had been Lithuania col ported lected to since the wi to supplies of The Lithuanian voted today fo woman's orginization was started, addition large clothing Waomen' 5,000 the the Allinnce send to @ in mother country relic of the for e mong vietims SHOT BY N negro MO | Walter | have hot Joneshoro Elliot, sanlted death Tust the Aug. alleged to a farmer’ to carried hody to the scenc of (h erin swung it {0 a tree church EXPLOSION ST Rio plosion f { ocenrred ste: ON EAMEIL. Aug. 21 An mdetermined iboard (he which The damaged port is Janeiro man today Americ Mohe! i lis o nier m Wi wrEing RO Mohegan's home Conn mdon SEVEN PERSONS KILLID, | Wasain Aug. 21.--The 1w the sitan arsenal 4. resulting in the death persons, caused by ar tampering with explosive material, ac- § cordinz to the repcrt of a spocial hoard of inguiry, made pubiic today i by Secretary ,Baler. m explo- | Aug- | seven | even | sion on of claploye Ra ust was k Chino Our Fore gn Exchange Department is to cquipped by check or ca of the world « Russia. zh our the rgest exchange in Boston, we cau the most wa are always glad tions, e e transfer bice acep! afliliations dealers New 1 al Wble to to t Bol an in f York ways give Financial o~ e e money y part shevik with forei and quote . We quota- ( WALL STREET STOCK EXCHANGE REPORTS Wall Street, industrial the steel trade, in the heavy market were 10 Losses of sustained by the groups. declined, with tion. Ilirmer the end of {he support accorded steel and oils, Pan-American Wall ing ers In 1o bracing cquipt foad Man Street, exchange the in vote the rally minimize strike its conditions again opening of mar Shorts selected .1 0 a m.— particularly were toda 0 Bl Unsettled in reflected v's stock points leading issues em- nent inc ha especially petroleums noon. 1por Kot nio Rails and shippings Efid tendencies set fivst If hot Steel Altho 1gh strengthencd ance 00n vulnerable features of the list cquipments, iaries chemical ed 2 its one motors len th points. 1 point low and shippings Call per cent Street, 1 call tobaccos, shares, day's points, with to Wall itial ing a rails rates for vesterday's ferings of lati at and spe mid-day. Oils, tobaccos hore which led movement brisk rally shippings. Wall Street, ranging from the final how heing induced port given U. S ites. The tpproximated by Clos; to urg by closing New tions furnished members of the Exchange: Am Al Am Am Am Am Am Am A Tobacco Am T & \iiconda Cop Focn Smelt Z11 Ry Raldwin Loco & O B R oth B Rutte Superior Pac Leadh GOhio Can Cen Ches & Cop Chi Mil & St Paul Cons 1weibl» stoeel & Hud tillers «r Del Di iaric ISrie 1st Gen Blec prd ul prd ore ¢ Goodri Great Gt Non Inspiration ..... O Interboto Motor com lewm Rrake & Tludson NP R & IR R Ol ties Nort Norfolk Penn It PPeaple’s 0 Citic noI & R West Pressed Steel ( Ray Cons Reading a0 Rep 1 & S com Southern Pac Southern Ry Studebaker Texas Oil W, York Stock by ind ther lgo money ) p loan maximum Ve e the as equipments 10 nt Wit thein and f heing Steel gain, duplicating Crucible re. fallir ope m s apy fu shires tor hrun succeeded A spin points ensued short the substantial strot Richter New A Hig N 100 15 Yo 1 Lo 100 120 tor and also excep- in before 1 on the Crucible m Mexican and sterl nd lead the steel irdustry were inclined of the cancelled e more notably subsid ood, and depres forfeited vester acted g back ned at 5 With in- roximint- rther of- occurred pecialties t of the by a and ited rally in covering sup- Steel and other favor Sales 1,200,000 shares Exchange quota- & Co., rk stock 1919 v Clos | RICHTER & CO. Members New York Stock Exchange 31 WEST MAIN ST. NEW BRITAIN, CONN. 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