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

e \ News of the Worl | By Asscciated Press. LW BRITAT] HERALD | Herald “Ads” Meas Better Business ESTABLISHED 1870. PRICE THREE CENT} NEW I;RITAIN, CONNECTICUT, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1919.—TWELVE PAGES HARTFORD AVE. CAFE OWNER FINED $200 FOR SUNDAY SALE GOVT. WILL NOW PROSECUTE Zimatravich Tried To Make Expenses By Selling Booze On » Sabbath, Police Say LIQUOR DID NOT HAVE GOVT.:STAMP . i’ederal Agents Attend Trial and Indications Are That More Trouble is in Store For Saloon Man. Found guilty of violating the Eun- day law relative to the selling of 1 quor, Willlam Zimatravich, of 36 Hartford avenue, was fined $200 and costs by Judge James T. Meskill at the police court session this morning. A fine of $5 and costs was imposed on John Miskinis, who was found guilty of drunkenness, and fines of $5 and Mosts were imposed on Andrew Swer- en, Joseph Jacobs and Joseph Jen- nings who were found guilty of fre- quenting a place where intoxicating liquors were sold. William Droese was discharged after proving a good alibi. He said he did not have drink and was not in the cellar when the raid took place. i Govt. To Prosccute Now. Three Federal officers were in at- tendance at the trial. At the close one of the officers stated to a report- er that action will be taken by the government officials against Zimatra- vich. He was, however, reticent as to the time the action would be started. During the trial it was brousht out in evidence that Zimatravich admitted 10 the officers that he had purchasel 1wo barrels of “liquor” on the Thurs- day previous to the raid, and that he was not sure as to whether or not the revenue stamps of the governmeut were on the barrels, Condemnation of the liquor seized in the raid will heard in the court.room on Deccem- ber 30, he crgeant Johnson Testifies, Sergeant Theodore Johnson was the chief witness. He stated that at the time of the raid there were a larse number of men in the cellar of Zima- travich’s saloon and several of them could be seen drnkng near the bar, ‘Andrew Sweren, the bartender, had on “#s apron and was serving drinks in back of the bar Sergeant Johnson testified. He also stated that he had & talk with Zimatravich who was present at the time, and he admitted that he had been violating the Sun- “ day law and told him that he had to sell intoxicating liquors in order to ymeet his expenses He also admitted “That the Thursday previous the raid he had purchased two barrels of so- called Chinese whiskey for $23 a gal- lon from two Italians, whom he did not, know, the officer said. Sergeant Johnson inspected the barrels and found that they did not have the gov- ernment stamps on them. It 1 _thought that the whiskey was some of $i¥e “‘moonshine” variety. Admits Receiving Drinks. Joseph Jacobs, one of the men ta- %en in the raid and charged with fre- quenting the place, admitted on the stand that he went there about 10 o'clock Sunday morning and was giv- en two drinks of whiskey by Zimatra- “gigh personally. John Miskinis also admitted that he had received liquor from the proprietor, but either of the men did not testify as to what they paid for the drinks. Zimatra- yich did not take the stand. Greenberg Defends Aceused. Attorner Albert A. Greenberg peared for the accused and ntion was ap- his con- that the accused were ‘guilty of violating the law relative the * selling of liquor in an ~ unlicensed place but were not guilty of selling liquor and violating the Sunday law. He stated that by selling liquor in tha «wellar he did not think that should be prosecuted under the Sunday law. He added that under the present stote tute there is no law that prevents @han from Leeping doors wide open and selling near-beer and sandwiches. Judge Meskill stated that he would not advise anyone to that effect. McMahon Case Heard. Judgment was suspended in the case of P. 8. McMahon, who appeared to answer the charge of violating a city ordinance relative to the collecting f garbage in a place that was not ignated on his. permit. Attorney M. H. Sexton appeared for the ac- cused and brought out the fact that about three years ago Mr. McMahon was given a verbal permit or license to collect garbage by Dr. Reeks, who at that time was at the head of the | local health department, and he did ®not think that he was violating the law. Judge Meskill stated that in the future Mr. McMahon should see % (Continued on Tenth Page) | o |STATE DEPARTMENT - REVOKES LIGENSES No Arms or Munitions Can Go Into Mexico Under Ruling | LID CLAMPED DOWN TIGHTLY All Permits Issuéd War Trade Are by Board Prior to September 30 Now Void and Sharper Restrictions Are Pianned. Washington, Deec. 24.—Revocation effective January 1, of all licenses is- sued by the war trade board prior to last September 30 for the expartation of arms and munitions of war to Mex- ico was announced today by the state) department. Text of Statement, The announcement follow “The secretary of state directs that all outstanding unused licenses issued prier to September 30, 1919, by the war trade board or the war trade board section of the department of state, for the exportation to Mexico of arms or munitlons of war, shall be re- voked effective January 1 1920. Col- Jectors of customs have advised that said licenses will be of no further force or effect on or after January 1, 19 y virtue of the authorit; 12, 1919, under section 2 og the joint resolution of congress, approved March 14, 1912, under an act of con- approved June 15, 1917, the ¢ af state prescribed that no arms or munitions of war shall be shipped from the United States to Mexico, except under the licénse of the secretary of state. All applications fer licenses to export these commonly es te Mexico must be filed with the departiment of state on official applica- tion forms furnished by that depart- | ment, from which licenses will issue.” Bestrictions Inereased, | It was said officially at the state | department that the situation regard- ing the exportation of arms to Mexico was not changed Dy the order but it was learned the government intends to impose even sharper rostrictions on the exportation of arms and munitions to Mexico than it.has heretofore. WORCESTER BANK ROBBED Safe Breakers Busy at Bay State Say- ings Bank and Get Away With Spoils of About $1,100. Worcester, Mass., Dec. 24.—Safe breake acked the safc in the Bay State Savings bank last night and got away with about $1,100, the cash being unusually low because of the with- drawals during the past few days for | Christmas shopping. The bank 1s on the second floor of the block directly under the Worcester headquarters of the state police. The robbers gat into the bank through a window over a wire screen covering a light shaft, and blew off the safe door with nitro- glycerine, smothering the sound with an overcoat found hanging in a closet. Stamford People Al; Counterfeit Victims Stamford, Dec. 24.—One and two dollar Dills cleverly raised to $10 b the pastiny of figures on the corners ha been frecly circulated here th past few days. One locai bank ac cepted a number of these bills. Today the pelice turned Joseph Lom- bardo and Joseph Bargelonge whom - had arrested, over to the federal | officers ho took them to Bridgeport to be arraigned on the charge of counterfei 0UT FOR GEN. WOOD Gov. of New Jersey Says He Win | Lend His Support to Candidacy of | Military Leader. | Trenton, N. J.,, Dec 24.—Governor Runyon today anounced his support of Major Gen. Leonard Wood as a candidate asserting his election *“would henefit the couptry immeasurably.” “With Gen. Wood as our leader next year 1 am confident that the re- { publican party will win most impres- [ sively,” the governor stated.” He is intensely a patriot, is possessed of in- finite courage both physical and moral, has bravely preached his creed | the country over and demonstrated , clearly his good executive ability, tact and statesmanship.” HEAD OF IRISH RFPUBLIC COMING TO BRIDGEPORT Bridgeport, Dec. 24.—A telegram from Frank P. Walsh received today stated that Bridgeport had been lected as the place for the Connect visit, and January 2, the date, of Ea- mon De Valera, who is touring the United States in the cause of Irish in dependence. The Old, Old Story 1 ' 7 ; Arnd she brought forth her first born son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 'And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone around about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be unto all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swad- dling clothes, lying in a manger.. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. UP GOES COAL PRIGES Those Buying Fuel Under Contract Must Pay 30 to 35 Cents per Ton Additional. Chicago, Dec. 24.—Coal consumers today were in receipt of announce- ments from several fuel companies notifying of an increase in the retail price of between 30 and cents a ton an all coal mined since settlement of the recent soft coal miners’ strike to make up for the 14 per cent. wage increase the workers gained. “This does not mean no sold at the government price,” dealer said, “but the Garfield order is | troactive on contracts executed before it was issued contain a clause providing for the passing along of any increase in min- ing cost. Those who have na con- tracts for coal will get it at the g erment price. “However, most operators have their entire output sold under contract, so the price increase will be pretty eral.”” Only Local Member of Jewish Legion Returns the only New ed with the Jew- glish army, Irving Rabinowitz, Britain man who ser ish Legion of the It home after an exten: peri of compaigning in Egypt. He left New Britain about two years ago with a recruiting officer who visited the city at that time. He was one of the very few New England men who volun- teered for service in that branch of the English army. Going to England, he was given a brief course of in- tensive training and sent immediately afterward to Egypt. Hartford Rubber Works Gives $40,900 in Bonus Hartford, Dec. aggregating is 24.—Christmas about $40,000 distributed among approximate_ | 1y 250 salarfed emploves of the Hart- ford Rubber Works a subsidi of the United States Rubber today. The basis of distribution was ten per cent to those receiving under $2,000 a year and $200 to those getting over ek 1 $2,000. and all contracts | EMPLOYES IMPORTED FROM NEW YORK Men Working on New Fac- tory in East Berlin Make Complaint to Town Of- ficial. Several laborrs employed on the construction work at the Connecticut Metal and Chemical company in East Berlin, made a complaint to one of the town afficialy about their housing con- ditions and requested that immediate | action be taken for improvements. ‘The spokesman for the group said that they had come from New York, having been promised $4.50 a day with their board and room. A contract w drawn up agreeing to the above terms, he declared, but claims the board and room furnished would make good quarters for raising hogs. in One Pa s, the workmen E that the food they are given con- | sists of macaroni and tomato skins about every meal, with occasionally a little me Further, they statc that due to the lack of space in their quar- I m H (Continued on Tenth Page) i | | | 3 e il NO HERALD TOMORROW. | The Herald will not be pub- | lished tomorrow, Christmas Day. 1 i | WE, Hartford, Dec. 24. for New RBritain and Light snow this afternoon tonight; Thursdap, falr coldcr, i THER. i e i orccast in'ty: | il and SAY THEY HAVE TO LIVE LIKE PIGS MURDERS HIS SWEETHEART Ex-Soldfer in Fredonia, N. Y., Then Turns Revolver on Himself and Commits Suicide. Fredonia, N.'Y., Dec. 24.—Joseph 'Huels, a recently returned soldier, to- day shot and killed Miss Eleanor Car- Troll, 19 years old and committed sui- ! cide. sweethearts for several years. i They f{had a quarrel two weeks ago and | efforts of friends had fafled to bring |about a reconciliation. ! This morning Huels went to Miss i'Carroll’s house, shot her while she !sat at the breakfast table, and im- {mediately afterward turned the {weapon upon himself. Miss Carroll {'was local manager of the Western ‘Union Telegraph office. {Strike Agitator Found R 1 Guilty On 7 Charges! Winnipeg ssell, Man., Dec. charged with seditious sp in connection with the gen- ! eral ke in Winnlpeg last May to- ! day was founa guilty by a jury on all seven counts in the indictment re- | turned against him. The first count in the indictment was “seditious con- piracy” the next five were for com- mitting overt acts and the seventh was for ‘‘committing a common nui- sance.” Ru Up 18 and Rifle Pockets New York, Dec. 24—Three hold-up men entered the Bugene R. Duffy as- soclation club rooms early toda lined up 18 members at the point o revolvers and escaped with $2,000 in cash and personal property. The members, who were playing cards when the robbers entered, were backed up against the wall while one [hold-up man went throush their pockets and the other two stoed guard. Huels' and Miss Carroll had been | DEATH LIST AT MIDDLETOWN INSANE ASYLUM BLAZE WIL PROBABLY TOTAL 9 PERSO ROBBERY OF $40,000 PAYROLL IS FOILED Armed Auto Bandits Make Sen- sational Attempt in Bridgewater POLIGEMAN DRIVES THEM OFF Attempted Hold-up Takes Place in Heart of City and Gunmen Escape in Automobile When Officer's Re- volver Shots Whizz Too Close. Bridgewater, Mass Dec. 24.—An attempt to steal the $40,000 payroll of the L. Q. White Co., shoe manu- facturers, was frustrated today when Benjamin Bowles, a police officer guarding the money, opened fire on four automobile bandits who had ‘held up the pay car. The bandits returned the fire and then fled in their ma- chine towards Taunton or Boston. Funds Carried in Trunk. The pay funds were being taken in a motor truck from the Bridge- water Trust Co. to the White com- pany’s factory, the money being safe- guarded in an iron box, bolted to the floor. Earl Graves, a messenger for the White Co., was the driver. Offi- cer Bowles accompanied him as guard Men Al Well Armed. The hold-up took place on Broad street near the corner of Hale street, where the bandits’ car was stopped. Two men remained in the gar while two others, armed with sawed off shot- guns and automatic pistols, left it and ran toward the motor truck which ‘was moving along Broad street. Policeman Fires Back. Shouting to the truck driver to stop the bandits began shooting. Their shots were answered instantly by a volley from Officer Bowles' automatic. The policeman’s fire stopped the high- waymen. They dodged behind an electric car which came along just then, and running to théir car, jumped in and made their escape. In the ex- citement. the pay truck collided with a telephone pole. $1,000 Réward Offered. According to the ‘police, the num- ‘ber on the bandits’ car was stolen from a garage in Needham. In this ugse of a stolem number plate the method of the hold-up men was sim- flar to that of the four men who held up and robbed the Randolph Savings bank five weeks ago. The White Co. offered a reward of $1,000 for the arrest and conviction of the bandits. BRUEMMER-PORTER Engagement Announced At Luncheon Given This Noon By Miss Mildred Palmer of Lincoln Street. At a luncheon given this noon by Miss Mildred Palmer at the home of her parents on ILdncoln street, an- nouncement was made of the engage- ment of Miss Beatrice M. Porter to Howard J, Brusmmer. Miss Porter is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Porter of West Main street and after attending the local schools, studied at Miss McClintock’s of Beston and also Dana Hall. During the war Miss Por- ter took a very active part in the work of the local branch ot the Red Cross society. Mr. Bruemmer has been connected with the export department of Lan- ders, Frary & Clark since graduating ; from the New Britain High school with the exception of two years of over- seas service with the 101st Machine Gun Battalion Gin Worth 7 Million in Race With “Death” Pearia, 111, Dec. 24.—Gin valued at $7,000,000 today was being loaded on a train of 2 cars in readiness for a start at midnight of a race to get it safely past the three niile Jimit toward Havana, Cuba, before the bonds ex- pire, January 14. The liquor will be exported through New York. Armed men will accompany the shipment to prevent tampering with it en route. Loot in Greenwich Home Greenwich, Dec. 24.—Burglars in the home of Alfred L. Ferguson, treasurer of the Windsor Print Works, New York city, ware or $2,000 value. Members of the family, and the cook, in adjoining rooms heard noise in the dining room made by the burglars in selecting ar- ticles, but did not investigate. SIGNS FROM BOXING COMMISSION Judge Willlam F. Mangan announc- ed today his resignation as chairman of the advisory committee for the con- trol of boxing in this city in conjunc- tion with the license committee. The duties of the chairman will be such as to require considerable time,"and the lawyer does not feel that he has the time to properly function the duties. MANGAN ¥ t night took silver- | Three Story Build Totally Destroyed & Loss Is Placed $25,000 FIRE STARTED FROM WOOD IN KITC One patient, Single Hand Succeeds in Rescuing § eral Other Inmates—] of Lights Hampers Wq Middletown, Dec. 24. Nir‘|6 who were among the 53 mildly i patients accommodated in an of ing building of Connecticut Hos| for the Insane were missing tod the result of last night's fire: Those Reported Missing. Those missing Theodorg Osborne, 60, Norwalk: Nicholag uck, 28, Hartford; Max Soracka Hartford; William Carroll bury; Philo Pritchard, € Richard O'Brien, 61, Stamford; ward Toelle, 68, Wallingford; Ch Macheleid, 55, New Haven; Ol S. Lord, 49, Windsor. Cause of the Fire, The building was a modern farmhouse, three stories high, he by a hot water system. Dr. Havil the superintendent, inclines to opinion that the fire started from heap of kindling wood which had i placed near the fire door of the water heater. In mild weather is burned to eke out coal. Yeste a lot of wood was cut up for use placed near the heater. The fire ed not have started, apparently from heater itseif but the kindling, if p against the fire box, might have d out and ignited. Loss Put at $25,000. The house, with its timbers ar; tinder after 50 years of ser burned ¢uickly. The flames ran fi the basement to the roof in a few minutes. The inmates were a with the exception of those missing, to get out by doors and dows. Very little of the contents W saved. The property loss $25,000. Inmate Rescues Several. are is There was only one attendant wj the fire was first noticed, he, R West, being in the kitchen. | ran to the cellar and found it smd Then he hastened to the second third floors and aroused the patiel There were fire escapes, but nearly the men left by the staircases wit any excitement. : One patient, Fred A. Smith, 45 ‘Haddam, assisted other patients, alone taking out three or four who could not move rapidly As fast as the men were gathe outside a bucket brigade was for but the water supply was limited. Work Done In Darkne: No electric lights were in the buj ing and illumination down sta with kerosene lamps. No such larn were used upstairs, and attendanty moving about after dark used pod flashlights. Mr. and Mrs Albert Strachan W { had charge of the building, were duty, having come in town at ¢ e'cl to purchase Xmas gifts Dr. Haviland said the building insured for $4.050. Search of the territory close by d| gni the forenoon failed to reveal patients in hiding or being cared | After the fire 12 patients were m ing. Two were found at a farm he hand a third appeared at the main h| pital and applied for a raom. Home Service Section Gives Soldiers Gi The home service section of Red Cross this morning distribu | boxes of fruit to the ex-soldiers in { hospital. The men taking voeatio training at the trade school also ceived gifts and fruit, and gifts w given to a number of families are well known to the home sery section. The boxes brought to f soldiers at the hospital were Ml with fruit, candy, cigarettes, chg ing gum and nuts. Boys at the tr school were made presents of 4 ticles necessary for their worlk. ' City Employe Wants Charity Appointme; Superintendent of Charities ¥red Murphy has received the applieat of Walter Kosswig for the post charity investigator to sugceed f present superintendent who was f merly investigator. Mr. Kosswig I at 302 Hartfard avenue and is e ployed by the board of public weor He has been in the city's empl] about three years. “There are now t applicants, Mr, Kosswig and Matth Egan, whose application was receivl last week.