New Britain Herald Newspaper, July 19, 1920, Page 1

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DEMOCRATIC VICTORY WOULD] | EXISTING POLICIES—HARDING Republican Candidate Makes Caustic Com- - . ment on “Splendid Accord” Between Cox and Wilson «-DEMOCRAT WILL NOT DISCLOSE DECISION Says He Will Talk When __"_‘,"lime Comes—Moore Not to Be National Chairman. and Manage Campaign. » Marion, O, fight against estal lished July 19.—~Pressing his the “splendid accord" vesterday botween Presi- #dent Wilson and Governor Cox, Sen- ator Harding declared in a stntement today that triumph of the democratic ticket this year would mean ‘a con- tinuation of tho torelgn policy which Ras so grievously disappointed both Kurope and Ameriea.” He took for the text of today's at- tack a statement on the league at- tributed to Colonel House and just * published in this country Quotes Colonel House, “We are heginning to understand,™ said Senator Harding, “the mistakenly plighted relntionship of the United States to Furope just In time to pro- cood 10 a referendum intelligently. This one representative of this coun- try other than the president who best 'lnnw ‘he whole .situation at Paris Wwas Colonel House. He tells us now, in a cabled statement from London, that the suggestion of a preliminary Peacy treaty was made very soon after the armistice, and that such a treaty €onld have been made by Christmas of 11y, “All along this has been the re- publican conception of what ought 10 have been done but this is the first | official knowledge that Europe wished % aueh a procedure and was deterred by In oxpediting peace. 5 revelution s peculiarly interesting the moment when It Is announced * shat the continuation of a democratic sdministration means a continuation 721"“. forelgn policy which has so evously daiwppointed both Europe and Aferica. \ Colenel House's statement was con- tained in & dispatch te the Philadel. phia Public L>dzer from London. The colonel was quoted as saying that a preliminary treaty eoncerning army, navy, reparations and ¢ciineation of houndaries ‘could have heen made vy Christmas of 1918, and would have been not only the usual but the ob- vious think to do. Cox Remains Silent. Columbus, o0, July 19 —Conter- ences on campaign plans engaged Governor Cox upon his return today from Washingto Homer 8. Cummings, chatrman and many members of the national gommittoe arrived teday for the meet fng of the ful! committeo tomorrow and kept the goverror busy with dls. oussions of selocting 4 campalgn manager, speaking tours, inances and other affairs Governor Cox declined today to re- ply to the statement of Senator Hard- dng ealling for a Bl of particulars of ,Ahe governor's conference with Presi. jent Wilson. Stating that he was very much pleased” with the results of his talk with the president, - erpor Cox relterated that he .would pot engage In a wire debate with the epnosition “In my speech of acceptance.’. he sald, “1 wil) answer all that I deem requires an answer.' Canlrman Cumminzs had an. after- noon angagoment with the governor 1 Moore Has Declined. 19 - July T national commit- Youngstown Moore, democratic teeman for Ohio and pre-convention Manager for Jovernor Cox. stated to- day that he positively would not ac- copt the position of chalrman of the democratic national committes: and ganager of Gov. Cox's campalgn EX-KAISER GRIEVES s Told of Suicide of His Favorite Son 4 ==Former Empress Not Yet Told of Tragedy. Poorn, Holland, July 19, (By the Assoetated Press)—The announce ent of Prince Joachim's death came "1 Doorn castle where his parents live, Vke a thunderboit Tive former empress who during the last week hay again been seriously troubled by her heart allment had not Dean informed of the tragedy today. The ex-emperor, however was told and was greatly affected by the un- timely end of his favorite son Joaehim visited his parents here Jaat month. } Jud , not know | B, REPORTER FINED $200 FOR PRINTING LIBEL Dr. Mary Mouradian, Victim | of Attack, Completely Exonerated. Caspar Casparian ‘ew Britain | correspondent for the “Bachag”, an | Armenian newspaper published in | Boston, was fined $200 and costs | when tried this morning before B. W. Alling on a charge of libelovs attack. Casparian was in court Saturday morning and had the case continued until today. Prosecu- tor George Klett introduced letters written by the reporter, to prove the libel charge and also prove false the statements contained in them. Dr. Mary Mouradian of this city was the object of the writer's attack, he charging that she interfered in the case of the marriage of a girl former- ly employed as a maid by her and who had since married, and also that the doctor had sought money from the churches for use as a fund for Armenian relief. The charge that ! she misappropriated the money was proved false, A letter from the editor paper consisting of an A punishment of the correspondent as well ae printing denial of the claims printed, was read by Prosecutor Klett, Rachael Mourain of New Haven, a graduate nurse of the New Haven hospital and likewise college graduate of a uni- versity )in Smyrna, appeared for Dr. Mouradian to prove the writings a literal translation of the Armenian version. Casparian was placed on the wit- ness stand and admitted his guillt. He said he received the story from some Armenian “guys” who told him everything was true and asked him to print it in the paper. He falled to look 0 the matter, he confessed, and thout knowing what he was writing about. He wrote a let- ter of apology to Dr Mouradian and also wrote ah admission of libelous attack for the prosecutor. Prosecu- tor Klett upbraided him for using material for pubMeity which he did was true He also stated that the state would uphold no such action and despite tF, fact that the people interested in the case wanted the reporter freed, he asked for a severe penalty. Because of the man's previous character and confession of guilt, Judge Alling did not impose a Jail sentence which the prosecutor thought proper. NATIONAL GUARD ORDERS | | | of the apology and Naw Britain Troops A and B Are Ordered to Camp | Devens August 1 of Hard Training. for Two Weeks Hartford. July 19.—Orders have bee issued from the adjutant gen- eral's office directing Troops A and avalry, Connecticut National iuard, to proceed to Camp Deven Mass., August 1, for a two weeks camps of instruction and to return at such time as shall insure arrival at homne stations on the 15th. Major C. E. Smith is designated as trans- portation officer. Fourth Lieutenant has resigned from the Second com- pany, Governor's Footguard, New Haven, and goes on the retired list of the Connecticut National Guard with the rank of captain CONN. LABOR OUTING Federation of Labor in Edward L. Fox This State May Have a Mammoth Meeting to | Discuss Politios. New Haven, July 19.—A labor out- Ing under direction of the Connecti- cut Federation of Labor, to discuss political matters, the labor party and presidential nominees may be held in August a shore resort near here, according to plans on foot. A definite program may be ready this week sub- ject to acceptance by unions. The idea is to have a separate gathering for political discussion instead of | encroaching upon Labor Day which is a hollday KILLED BY TRAIN Laborer Run Down Near Rowayton Yesterday Morning—Identifl s New York Man. < South Norwalk, July 19.—L. J. Langue, of New York city, was found on the ks of the New Haven road, near yion yesterday morning with his head crushed in, having been killed by a west-bound train. The body was unidentified until 10:3 this morning when railroad’ otficers identified it as that of a man hired to work on the road. Langue had been staying at the rallroad camp near Rowayton for the past two days. / A N NEW RBRITAIN, CONNECTICUT. MONDAY, JULY 19, 1920.—TEN PAGES LESS CRIME WITH DRINK PROHIBITED Probation Ocer Attributes De- crease to Absence ol Liquor FEWER NON-SUPPORT CASES Much of Officials’ Work Was Carried On Outside of Court—‘“The Boy” on Good Behavior During the Year—Tribute to Judge Meskill. In the annual report of Probation ficer Connolly to the late Judge cause of the passage of & state sta- tute requiring the submitting of those statements in June instead of in September, covers only a nine month period, stress is laid on the decreasing number of arrests. The probation officer is of the opinion | that prohibition, although it has not been enforced as rigidly as it might, is directly responsible for that condi- tion. His report calls attention also, to the fact that there have been fewer non-support cases brought to court. Tribute to Judge Meskill. Tribute is paid by Probation Of- Officer E. C. Connolly, which be- James T. Meskill, who died during the past year. The 1 #ort is: Hon. John H. Kirkham, Judge, City and Police Court, New Britain, Conn. Dear Sir: At the last session of the legisla- ture an amendment was passed changing the statute regulating an- nual reports to the gzovernor vhich makes the date of the fiscal year to end June 30th. It therefore becomes necessary to render our report at this time, instead of September 30th, E has been our custom heretofore. This brings our records in harmony with state, but only covers nine months instead of twelve, namely from September, 30, 1919 to June 30, 1920, inclusive. All connected with the court were shocked and saddened on January 7, 1920, at the sudden death of Hon. James T. Meskill who for many years was the presiding judge of this court. Other and abler minds have paid well deserved tribute to his memory. However, as probation officer and coming into intimate -relations through mutual service and intercst in the work, I learned to appreciate and value his' large heartednéss and inherent kindness' so often shown to those in trouble. He was a staunch believer in, and supporter of the pro- bation system and frequently expres- sed himself as to its usefulness to the court and society at large. Our (Continued on Second Page.) TROOPS CALLED OUT TO GUARD NEGROES North Carolinn Mob Threatens to Lynch Three Prisoners, Accused of Attacking Woman. Grahi N. July 19.—State troops *rdcd the jail here today because of threats vesterday of a mob of white men to take from the prison three negroes who had been arrested in connection with an attack on a white woman at her home. The woman was attacked by a masked negro during her husband's absence. Her condition is serious. When a report of the attack was made to the police, three blood~ hounds were ordered from Raleigh. Each of the dogs followed the same trail to a hospital where George Troxler the cook was arrested. Two other negroes found near the hospi- tal also were taken to jail. Soon more than 1,000 men were on hand demanding that the negroes be surrendered. The woman's brother urged the mob to let the law take its course. Meantime troops ordered here by Governor Bickett had arrived and the mob dispersed. Trolicymen Throughout State May Quit If Bridgeport Employes Lose Their Jobs Because of Jitneys. Hartford, July 13.—A general walkout of trolleymen throughout the state is expected (o ensue if Bridge- port trolleys are taken out of service the men here say owing to the agree- ment with the company that if a route is shortened the men affected will not lose any pay because .of it. If routes are completely discon- tinued the same condition applies they say and unless the Bridgeport trolleymen receive full pay during the time the cars are not in operation nowe of the men in the state will work. Rum Running is Sport of St. Clair River Men Windsor, Ont, July 19.—Reports that numerous small craft from the American side of the St. Clair river are engeged in “rum running,” oper- ating at night without lights and without permission, led today to an order for a special patrol on the Canadian side. «:— WOULDN’T KISS HER SO SHE SHOT HIM Chicago Girl, in Love With Married Man, Later Commits Suicide. Chicago, July 19.—Julius Jonas, a traveling salesman with a wife and four children, was in a critical con- dition today after being shot by Miss Pauline Meglitsch, a bookkeeper, who later killed herself. Jonas had been separated from his wife about five years, the police were told, and had boarded with the Meglitsch fam- ily several months. Last March Mrs. Jonas, who is a sister of Leo Feist, New York music publisher, filed suit for separate maintenance, naming Miss Meglitsch, officials said but at a conference in the office of Mrs. Jonas' attorney, a reconciliation was effected. In a let- ter addressed ‘“‘to the public” Miss Meglitsch said: “I tried to get Jule to kiss me to- night but he refused. He said he loved his wife and family more than he did me and that he was through with me. He said he was going back to his wife and family and he seemed to mean what he said.” Miss Meglitsch’'s mother said: “My daughter never had a sweet- heart until she met Jonas. I knew he was married and tried to break up the affair but Pauline told me she wanted him more than anything else./ I ‘could do nothing.” The shooting occurred in the Meg- litsch home on the north side. The bullet severed Jonas’' optic nerve, blinding him. He was 48 years old and Miss Meglitsch 36. LIPTON HAS NOT YET DISPLACED SKIPPER Asserts Captain Burton Will Be at the Helm Tomor- row, But After That— Sandy Hook, N. J., July 19.—Cap- ’l.’!ln William P. Burton will be given | another chance at the wheel of Shamrock IV. Sir Thomas Lipton would not say this afternoon what developmehts might be expected .after tomorrow’s race with Resolute, nor did he deny that hé and his advisors had virtually decided to remove Captain Burton from the tiller of the challenger after Saturday’'s contest, in which Burton's handling of the Lipton craft had been severcly oriticized. Sir Thomas was somewhat per- turbed when he read in the mnews- papers of plans for supplanting Cap- tin Burton. “Captain Burton will be at wheel tornorrow, I understand,” said. “After that I cannot say, coyrse, I will not talk about it.” was the general belief aboard the Victoria today that Captain Burton had asked for another chance and that it had bLeen graated Sir Thomas showed a from King Alfonso of Spain read: “Delighted to hear of your Go on.” - r Thomas supplied King Alfonzo with the skipper and crew of the king’s yacht, the Spa $3.34 A LIVING WAGE the he of cablegram which vic- Vice-President of Mincrs' Union Says Operators Want Workers to Live on That Small Pay. Scranton, Pa., July 19.—Arguing for the mine workers before the an- thracite coal mine commission today Philip Murray, vice-president of the' union declared that the operators had made the “amazing statement that a mine worker can live and support & family on American standards on a wage of §3.34 per day.” He declared the workers were not now receiving a living wage and that a minimum of $6 per day would be reasonable aid conservative. “There can be no real industrial peacc or accelerated production in the anthracite industry until the United Mine Workers of America are given a full and complete recognition of their union,” he added. YANKEE WINS AGAIN William M. Johnston Dcfeats R. F. Kingscote of Great Britain Three Out of Four Today. Wimbledon, July 19.—William M. Johnston of California, America, ten- nis champion, defeated A. R. F. King- scote of Great Britain today, 6—3, 4—6, 3—6, 6—4, T—5. The match wus supplementary to the series between the British and American Davis cup teams which ended Saturday in a victory for the Americans. WEATHER —— Hartiord, July 19.—Forecast for New Britain and vicinity: Showers and coolcr tonight; Tuesday fair. s Herald “Ad Better Bu PRICE THREE "TWO TRUCKS, LOADED WITH BRIT SOLDIERS, BLOWN UP IN STRE, CORK BY SINN FEIN BOMBING P Unless Bridgeport Jitneys Are Restricted Trolleys will Positively Stop Next Monday Bridgeport, July 19,—President Lu- cius Storrs in a letter received by Mayor Wilson today gives notice thet uniess the restraining jitney ordi- nance becomes effective within a very short time trolley operation will be discontinued in Bridgeport Monday July 26. The letter dated Saturday, says that action regarding the in- junction, in withholding “decision on same is noted. By such action of the superior court the ordinance has been rendered ineffective. As he agree- ment - to postpone discontinuation of service was conditioned upon the or- dinance becoming immediately effec- tive, the Connecticut Co. is free to discontinue but is unwilling to do so without notice. As the decision on the injuncton is expected within a very short time the Connecticut Co. wiil continue uniil Monday July 26. It cannot continue further operations if conditions re- main unchanged. The text of President Storrs’ letter follows: “The trustees of the Connecticut company are advised that a suit has been brought to test the validity of the ordinance recently adopted by the ¢ommon council of the city of Bridge- port for the regulation of jitney transportation and the superior court has reserved its decision upon an ap- plication for a preliminary injunction in such suit. “As you have been advised, the company is operating in the city of ,Bridgeport at an actual loss and can- not continue for any extended period under existing circumstances. “By such action of the superior court the ordinance has, for a time at least, been rendered ineffective and as our agreement to postpone discon- tinuance of service was conditional upon the ordinance being made im- mediately effective, the Connecticut company is free to discontinue its service, but is unwilling to do so with- out notice. “As we are informed, however, that a decision upon the application for an injunction is expected within a very short time, we will continue opera- tion, notwithstanding our losses, un- til Monday, July 26, but cannot un- dertake further operation if condi- tions remain unchanged.” 1§ JAILED AND FINED - FOR SELLING LIQUOR Severe Penalty For Hotel Proprietor—Editor Cited For Contempt. New Haven, July 19.—Charles Ihne, who has a hotel at Savin Rock and who was among those involved in recent liquor raids at the resort, was sentenced to jail for three months on each of two ceunts and fined $100 oh each count, by Judge Charles J. Martin, in the Orange court today. The court proceedings have created as much interest in West Haven as | the raid itself and Arthur J. Sloane, managing editor of the New Haven Journal-Courier, is supposed to ap- pear before Judge Martin this after- noon to answer why he is not in con- tempt of the court for alleged im- proper comment in his newspaper on ‘the trials of the various cases arising {from the raid. It is not known | whether a deputy sheriff who was given a summons issued by Judge Martin had served it or not. In the Thne case a witness who had | been a waiter in hotel swore that | when liquor was called for he would | g0 upstairs and bring down a liquid which looked like tea and serve it in cups. He also said that Willie Ihne, a brother, assisted in manag- ing the hotel. On the evidence Wil- lie Thne was charged with liquor violations. The, defense claimed that the Ihnes had a government permit to keep liquor for medicinal pur- poses. The court pointed out that the liquor license of the hotel was made out in Willie Ihne’s name while the application for the permit was in Charley’s name. To this the defense replied that the hotel is run 4as a company and the permit was applied for by Charles as secre.ary. The court held both Ihnes guilty and fined Willie $100 on each count saying that as he had not been con- victed before there would be no jail sentence. Appeal bonds were placed at $2,000 for Charles and $500 for Willie Thne. FATHER HART'S FUNERAL Rt. Rev. John G. Murray Will Of- ficiate at Services in New Haven Tomorrow. New Haven, July 19.—The body of Rev. Michael P. Hart, pastor of St. Patrick’s church, Mystic, and for- merly of New Britain, who died here Saturday, reposed in state in St. Francis' church, in Ferry street to- day. The funeral will be tomorrow and Right Rev. John G. Murray of Hartford will celebrate the solemn high mass of reauiem. Father Hart was curate at St. Mary's church here for 12 years and was also principal of the parochial school until about five years ago. He was about 44 years of age and had been in- the pricsthood about a score | of years. Two sisters and a brother survive him. Health Board Postponed Meeting This Afternoon At @ meeting of the board of health commissioners this afternoon- the matter of collection of city gar- | bage will be considered. The meet- ing is a postponed session which was | to have been held last Friday ev ning but for lack of a quorum was continued. The vacancy in the office of superintendent wiil also come ue for discussion. i LIQUOR WORTH $23,400 TAKEN FROM TRUCKMEN Bridgeport Man Arrested At Norwich With 195 Cases of Whiskey in Auto. Norwich, July 19.—Louis H. Sorrell, of Bridgeport held as the man in charge of a liquor-laden truck seized here last night was held in. $2,000 bonds for the United States court at new Haven on September 28 by com- missioner Earl Mathewson today. He waived examination. In court were Prahbition Enforcement Agent McAu- liffe, Deputy Marshal McCarthy, and | three agents. , The truck carried 195 cases of whis- key in pint bottles, 24 to a case, not | 2 bottle labelled, and the whole worth | by invoice $23,40. Government agents said that the load was probably con- signed to “one of the biggest boot- leggers in the liquor traffic,” that they have run across. There was no clue from shipment as to the destination but the agents claimed they had a tip on the load several days ago. Silvil Michini, 27, of New York and Antonio Iognitta 17, drivers of the truck were each held in $1,000. All ex- pected bondsmen. No information was given by the men. They said that the truck was on 'its way from New York to Albany and instructions were to use the Connecticut roads because other roads were not good. The liquor_and truck were conflscated and will be sent to New Haven, The truck belong- ed to the Young Trucking campany of New York. In it was a 22 calibre pis- tol and a memorandum but without giving any clue to the owner or ship- per of the liquor. HUNDREDS OF AUTOS PASS ALONG STREET g e 1100 Travel Stanley Street Between 8 A. M. and 6 P. M.—329 Between 7 and 8 P. M. P In order to get estimate on the number of automobiles that travel along Stanley strcet on a Sunday, offi- cer John Carlson was stationed at the South street railroad crossing yes- terday from 8:10 a. m. until 6:10 p. m. During that period of time he checked off approximately 1,100 automobiles of all kinds. sizes and description. * The record kept by the officer dnrs ing the day shows that during the b jest hour 172 machines passed. This record is not at all conclu- clusive however, for hundreds cf tourists and other auto parties, who start early Sunday mornings, pass over this thoroughfare beforc 8 ofclock in the morning. During the middle of the day the tourists’ traffic is much less as a majority of those going away for the day have already passed. And also, those who have been away for the day do not generally return until evening and as the officer goes off duty at 6 o'clock these cannot be included in the check-up An unofficial count made last even- | ing, after the officer had left, showed machines passing between 7 and 8 o'clock. MYSTERY IS SOLVED. ew Haven. July 19.—While a watch was being kept today on the beach uat Savin Rock for the body of a bather whose street cloths were found in a dressing room last night, John Ellison of Hartford called by telephone from that city to claim the clothes. He had reached home in his bathing suit. 100 CASUALT ALL NIGHT) Mob Breaks Int and Murders er Smyth of bulary. 29 Bombs Tk Between 6( Soldiers ar in Early | Attack . Cork, July 19. loaded with soldiers * through the streets o’clock this mornin by civillans with b up. Between 60 and injured. Thz civ bombs. This attack fcllo y ror into which the cif as a result of street fig Sinn Feiners and t ticipated. Two men some 40 were Wwoi fighting which brou casualties well over The Sinn Feiners u tactics which had be the plan of campaign can army. b3 o SHSST Constable M Cork, July 19.—Sts shooting started yestd ment over a ‘murder fn tinued®early today. . There art somé many persons, ncludix soldiers were called’ racks and stationed at The trouble started were received that John mer soldier, had been military in Belfast. 5 He was employed in. cal works. On the spot where he died the written: N “Relp. Killed by the Stafford regiment.” The excitement was ix 14 armed men forced ) the Cork Country Commissioner Smyth Irish constabulary, a © eran who was credited dered the police in I afraid to shoot with On entering the the club one of tha the victim: “Were' not your orden sight? Well you are prepare.” & Whereupon three sho JUPITER PLUVIL God of the Weather D in a Short Time—One in Twenty Minutes. The City of New Br cinity was treated to a snappy” thunderstorm when the storm that ha ing and paying i since yesterday broke flash of lightning and coming very close togethg the storm at about 2:15. rain, according to the stoners, fell in the next utes and at 2:45, the suj for a brief timae, reti) the cloudy skies familiag day. ] During the down-po were converted into mi the storm sewers being i carry away the water. no damage from lightnin at press time; although the flashes seemed very e JITNEY MEN M ‘Waterbury Jitneurs Hold Session and Consider $250,000 Stock Comj Waterbur July 19 jitneymen's association h ing lasting three. hou discussed the transpg tfon from all anglés., T tion was made that & tion, with, $250,000 formed to include. ail' §i in the city. 'This corpof take complett control of including #fixing of rate& ing of jitneys to roules. of four members, includ Molzon president of the were appointed to in schemeé and make, report advisability and feasibility