New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 7, 1920, Page 1

Y, A \ A Heral Better Bus , ESTABLISHED 1870, MEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 1920 —TEN PAGES PRICE THREE MILITARY REINFORCEMENTS TO AID RETREATING POLES i Millerand to Start for England to See Lioyd George About Situa tion in Russia MARSHAL FOCH WILL ATTEND CONFERENCE Poland Wants Peace On N tional Rights Basis—No| Agreement With Soviets Yet. Parls, Aug. 7.-~Premier Millerand will leave tonight for Hythe, England, to confer with Premier Lloyd George relative to the Polish situa- tion. Marshal Foch will be present At the premier's conference May Add Poland. Military ald for Poland, consist. ing of one or two divisions each from France, Great Britain, Hungary, Ru- mania, Letvia and possibly other na- tions, is one of the emergency meas- ures to be discussed by the two pre- miers. This plan has been recom- mended by the French and British missions at Warsaw. Hungary par- ticularly ean send good cavalry into the fleld All these divisions, It s} understood would be fully equipped and it has been proposed that these | reinforcements take the fleld before Warsaw for Its defense. Whatching Germany. French ofcial circles consider the front line now shifted from Poland to Berlin In view of the speech of Pr. Simons, Gorman foreign minister, 14 the Relchstag Thursday. Jt Iy b Neved in French quarters that Ger- many is undertaking the reconstrue- tion of Garman industries such the rallroads, under an agreement with the soviet government but it was not thought that any treaty existed going heyond such co-operation. Polish del- exntos empowered to negotiate peace were expected to reach Minsk tonight. Send Notes, Warsaw, Aug. 6, (By Associated Press).—The Polish foreign office has ment 4 note to the Allies and a spe- eial note to the United States on the actual PPolish situation it was learned tcday. The Polish foreign office has sent to the League of Nations a note pre- senting the Polish side of the peace and armistice controversy with the soviet government of Russin Peace Essentials, Easentials of the peace terms Po- land would agree to were contained in the note wirelessed to Moscow Thursday accepting ‘he soviet pro- posal to send delegates to Minsk to negotiate simultaneously an armistice and peace. In the note, Poland demanded, how- ever, guarantees that Polish delegates would be permitted free communica- tion with the Polish government by wireless and and that be- eause the previously re- fused to negotiate an armistice. hos- tilities should now cease on both sides from the me ent of the beginning of the negotintions at Minsk. The Poles were ready to conclude peace on the principle of national rights and would try tor such a solution of all ques- tlons as would guarantee future peace | and friendly relations between Rus- sia and her neighbors, the note said, adding that Poland could not accept any terms that would be an attack on her sovereign rights or interfere with her Internal affairs, The note says that the Riussians must take all ponsibility for the continuance of hostilities courfers soviets had Poles Fighting Hard. London, Aug. 7.—Russian Bolshe- vik armies menacing the Polish lines northeast and east of Warsaw have encountered stern resistance. With the'| exception of the area around Brost- lAtovak, east of the I'olish eapital, no new advances soviet troops have been reported and even there they have been limited by the desper- "ate fighting of the Poles Folish forces have been forced retire from Terespol, four miles we of Brest-LAtovek and have lost Mur- amiee, five miles to the south. Thus | the Bolsheviki have gained a foot- hold on the west bank of the Bug river in this region but it is probable thelr further progress will be very slow as permanent forts erected years by to | ness. awo 1o defend the city must be storm- od If the soviet lexions are to wain | ground there, Northwest of Brest-Litovsk the Bug river the Polish have launch- ed vigorous counter.attacks and have succesded in driving back across the river Bolshevik detachments which had mucceeded In reaching the feft bank of the stream. Further north nlo battle front toward the 5 frontier a great battle on Third Page) along POLIGE SEARCHFOR AUTOMOBILE BANDITS| Brothers, Hiding in Web- ster Swamp, Are Believed to Be N. E. Operators. Aug. 7.—Sur- in Webster, Worcester, Mass., rounded in a swamp Frederick and Jules Deslauriers, brothers, of Blackstone, are being hunted today hy polica and civilians on a chargn of being automobile ban- dits who have becn operating in | southern Massachusetts, northern Rhode Island and Connecticut. Every road leading from the swamp Is guarded by armed men. The hunt resulted from an attack which Frederick Deslauriers made on his wife in an antomobile as they en- tered Webster last night. Mrs. Des- laurfers charges her husband tried to force her from the car following an argument. They entered Webster with Mrs. Deslautiers riding on the running board and struggling with her hus- band. Her cries attracted attention as they sped through the streets and soon a train of automobiles was in pursuit. After passing through the town, Deslauriers threw his wife and son from the running board, aban- | doned the car in which he was riding | and entered a car which his brother Jules was driving. | This second car entered the swamp where it was abandoned, and the posse surrounded the two men who fired several shots at their pursuers | as they made their way into the dark- Mrs. Deslauriers and her <on were brought back to Webster, and Chief of Police Canty says the woman | told him her husbana and his brother | are members of a gang that has been stealing automobil | NEGRO MAKES CONFESSION | Admits Te ts Man Who Caused Ter- | rible Race Riots in Washington Last Year—Held As Murderer. Washington, Aug. 7.—Willtam | Henry Campbell, negro unaer arrest here charged with the murder of | Mrs. Gertrude Harrison Mann, has “onfessed, according to the police, that he was the man who attacked four women in and near Washington | last June, precipitating race riots | which continued for several days or until regular army forces were cal- led out. For two of the attacks to which Campbell has confessed, Louis Ran- dall, another negrv, is serving a 45 year sentence in the Atlanta peniten- tiary, his sentence of death having been commuted by President Wilson. For a third of the assaults, Forest Eagan, another nezro, is serving 20 years in the Maryland statc peniten- tiary WANTS GERMAN ARMY French Foreign Office Reccives Re- quest o Allow Speci Force to Oppose Bolsheviki in East Prussia. Paris, Aug. 7.—Dr. Goeppert. head of the German peace commission, de- livered to the French foreign office yesterday a note relative to the or- ganization of a special German mili- tary force in East Prussia. The Berlin government, according 1o newspapers announced that armed groups would be formed in that province out of fear of the Bosheviki and that “in the integests of public order” the governmenf is obliged to take a hand in the organization of this militia. Editorial opinion pro- fesses to see in this note an attempt | by Germany to take advantage of the wsituation to volilate the Versailles | treaty Harding’s Front Porch Campaign Plans Develop Marion, O., Although more than a score of delegations had been | Looked for front porch dates during | August and Septemiber, Senator Hard- | ing and his advisors conferred today to arrange for the reception of still other republican orginizations Whu' have asked for appointments. It was said that more front porrhl speaking engagements might be an- nounced soon and that it micht be wrranged in some cases for two dele- ations to visit the nominee on the same day Aug. 7 Amundsen Postpones His Starting North Alaska, Amundsen, rer who a n expedition into Arctic rezions in an effort to reach the North Pole, was forced to post- pone his departure on account of de- lay in stowing supples on board the Maude. He announced he probably would sail today. Nome, loald pl on 7.—<aptain ex- Au. Norwegian il yester the ALLIES CONSIDERING SENDING {U- S. DSTRICT ATTY TO INSINUATIONS WINK ‘AT LIQUOR CONNECTICUT SUFFS MAKE CALL ON HAYS Are Assured That G. O. P. is| Trying to Bring About, Votes For Women. New York, Ang. 7.—The republi- can national organization and Sena- tor Harding are doing everyvthing that they can “consistently” do to bring about ratification of the woman suffrage amendment to the constitu- tion, Chairman Hays told a committee of Connecticut women who visited him here today at republican head- quarters. Chairman Hays told the suffragists that he believed it would be wrong for Senator Harding or any other party leader to attempt to coerce the governor or legislature of any of the states which have not acted upon the amendment. At the urgent request the women, however, Chairman H consented to send another communi- cation to Governor Holcomb of Con- necticut, telling him of the republi- can national commitfee’s stand in favor of ratification. CLERK KEOUGH RESIGNS Fire Commission Official Refuses to Accept Tcemporary . Appointment After Board Organizes for Year. John J. Keough, clerk of the board of fire commissoiners for the past four years, today tendered his resig- nation to Chairman F. W. Macomber. | In his letter to the chairman, Clerk | Keough asks to be relieved of his duties at once, or not later than Fri- day. August 13. Mr. Keough was the first clerk of the fire board after the dissolving of the board of public safety | and the formation of the two board plan to govern the fire and police de- partments. He has proven an ex- cellent official. Mr. Keough said this afternoon that the action of the fire commission- ers last night in naming him a tem. porary clerk after the board had for- mally organized, prompted his action. During last night's session, Clerk Keough called attention to the expiration of his term on June 1. The board then organized with the selection of F. W. Macomber as per- manent chairman and Mr. Keough as temporary clerk. ACTS AGAINST PONZI New Hampshire Insurance Commis- sioner Notifies Agent of Exchange Wizard Not to Open Office in State. Manchester, N. H,, Insurance Commissioner John J. Donahue today notified the local agent of Charles Ponzi that he must not reopen the branch office here next Monday. Commissioner Donahue acted under a state law which requires that bu iness concerns from other states oper- ating in New Hampshire must first obtain a license from the insurance commissioner. Arrests will follow any attempt on the part of Ponzi's agents to resume operations in this state until after the Boston investigation is completed, Mr. Donahue said in discussing his action. HELD FOR GOVT. MEN New Haven Men Aug. 7.—State Are Accused of Transporting Tiquor Without a Per- mit From Authoritics. Meriden, are expected Aug. 7.—Federal officers here today, following notice sent to State Prohibition Di- rector J. C. Stremlau, to take into custody Raffle Cheibel 25, of 181 Hamilton street, New Haven, and Genarodi lauro, 29, of 218 Hamil- ton street, New Haven, charged with transporting liquor withont a permit. The men were arrested yesterday aft- ernoon, their automobile seized and, the police say, thirteen quarts of whiskey confiscated. They were locked up without bonds. Challenge For Yacht Cup By Canadian Club i.—A challenge for be telegraphed tonight to the New York Yacht club by either the Royal Cape Breton Yacht club of Sydney, or the Nova Scotia Yacht squadron. ing to announcement today by A Ross, Montreal yatching enthusiast, who is planning to ralse a million dollars by public subscription to build a Canadian challenger FUNERAL SHIP ARBIVES. New York, Aug. 7.—With the bodies of 1,875 American soldiers in carkets below her decks and 52 khaki d men serving as attendants, ihe U. S Army Transport Antigone ar- rived here today from Danzig, Ant- werp, Brest and Bordeaux. \ of some of THAT GOVT. MEN LAW VIOLATIONS !“Calls” Mayor of Hartford | For Alleged Remarks— Wants Co-operation of | Local Authorities. Hartford, Aug. Mavyor 7.—Following a | statement by Brainerd to the | effect that federal agents were wink- { ing at liquor violations. ©' 8. District | Attorney Edward l. Smith called%at | the mayor's office this noon and took | exception to tho gereral statement. { The main opposition voiced by thae | district attorney concerned a state- | ment that the district attorney would | not prosecute alleged violations unless he evidence was produced by fed- eral agents. The district attorney said that if evidence of violation of the law was submitted the federal authorities were willing to prosecute, | whether the evidence was obtained by the federal agen®s or others. He felt that it would be better policy for the local and federal authorities to co-operate. Co-operation Needed. Mayor Brainerd =said he assured District Attorney Smith that he would be glad to co-operate with the fed- eral authorities. “I told him that as far as T was concerned I had no per- sonal evidence,” asserted tho mayor. “I have no formal written complaints regarding the violation of the prohi- bition laws, but I have had several personal inquiries as to why the local police were not mak:ng an effort to stop the violations, which were ap- parently going on.” Impersonatecs Officers. Bridgeport, Aug. 7.—Joseph Bax- ter and Aaron Cantowitz, of Brook- Iyn, N. Y., arrested in Stratford last midnight were held by Commissioner | Lavery for a hearing today. The auto- | mobile and 25 two-gation cans of al- cohol which the men were taking to Pawtucket were confiscated. Baxter wore a gold badge. supposed to be | that of a federal officer, and Canto- witz w ‘‘detective’s” badge. Both were charged with impersonating an officer in addition to the charge of transporting liquors. Bonds were set at $1,000 and $500 respectively. MURDER CASE CONTINUED Mrs. Alexandria Sokolowski, Now in Will Be Put to Plea New Haven, Next Friday. New Haven, Aug. 7.—Mrs. Alexan- dria Sokolowski brought from New York last night on a charge of mur- der of her husband, was not present- ed in court today. Instead as neither prosecution nor defense was ready the hearing v-as set for Friday. Before that, however, it is expected the wom- an will pass into custody of the state by means of a pench warrant. States Attorney Alling is away and it is not known whether the woman will be placed on trial in September or No- vember. BIG GROTTO CEREMONIAL Be-fezzed Prophets Themselves at /ughthom Point To- day—250 Candidates Initiated. Are Disporting New Haven, Aug. 7.—Guests of Hejaz Grotto mystic order of veiled prophets from New England and the eastern states who last night had a parade ceremonial session and Initia- tion of 50 candidates, went to Light- house Point for an outing today. A dinner was provided for four thousand fez wearers, followed by ath- letic games and open air vaudeville. The largest delegations were from Providence, Attleboro and Springfield, Newark, N. J., Troy and Syra- Y., and Hartford, Conn. 151 Profiteers Have Been Convicted So Far! Washington, Aug. 7.—A total of 151 convictions have been cbtained in the ; campaign of the department of jus- tice against profiteering it was an- nounced today. Since the campaign was instituted, 1,854 arrests have been made and 1,499 indictments re- turned. i l AITTTUDE RECORD. Texas, NEW San Antonio, de Haviland rplane, passengers, piloted by Lieutenant | Harry Waddington, reached an alti- tude of 19,070 feet above sea lével here toda This is believed to be a world's record Aug. loaded RIOTING CONTINU West Frankfort, Ill.. Aug. Sporadic rioting broke out azain West Frankfort today. Louis Car- rari, 40 years old, was shot and beaten to death. This is the fi known death since the rioting began Thurs- day night. | WEATHER —_— Aug. 7.—Forecast and vicinit; Hartford, for New Britain Unsettled: occasional showers | | tonight and Sunday; little | in_temperature, | Il 1 | management . TAKESEXCEPTION| COX STANDS SQUARELY ON LEAG OF NATIONS AS AN ISSUE; SAYS IS WITH WILSON AND FAVORS PAPER SUITS MAY BE BROUGHT TO AMERICA Will Be Exponent in the Lowering of H. C. L. In the U. S. Washington, Aug. 7.—Paper suits much in vogue in Germany and Aus- | i tria_soon will make their appearance in the United States and if inquiries to the department of commerce can be taken as an indication of the prob- able demand they may become even more popular in the lower the cost of living campaign than was the lowly overall a short time ago. Cable orders for samples of the suits have been dispatched by the department of commerce it was an- nounced today. and when the samples arrive they will be displayed not only in Washington but also in the de- partment’s district and co-operative offices located in important cities of the country. Explaining its orders for the sam- ples the department issued this state- ment: “This action was taken because of the wide interest created by the pub- lication of a recent dispatch from England that a large quantity of such suits were on display in English stores. “The bureau of domestic and for- eign commerce has received many inquiries from interested parties Iii the United States as a resuit of the publicity given the report. A good number of the inquiries ask that they be furnished with some of the suits under the impression that the bureau had a supply on hand. One man asked for 50. Several ordered from three to ten. Practically all stated the size desired. It is understood that the suits are supposed to retail at about 60 cents each.” TIGHTEN UP ON PERMITS Federal Prohibition Enforcement Agent Begins Oampaign to Simplify Enforcement Proceedings. Washington, Aug.’7.—In an effort to simplify enforcement of the Vol- stead act, officials under the direction of Prohibition Commissioner Kramer, today began to restrict issuance of permits to handle liquor in whole- sale quantities. This action followed announcement by Mr. Kramer that the wholesale traffic presented the greatest problem in prohibition en- forcement. Elimination by the government of the wholesale liquor dealer was fore- cast as a possibility by officials of the internal revenue bureau who are said to be working on a plan of transfer- ring liquor direct from bonded ware- houses to the retailer or consumer. REEKS HELPS BOARD Will Aid New Superintendent to Ac- quaint Himself With Health Board Duties—Firm on Resignation Stand. The question in the minds of the public as to whether or not there is a superintendent of health at the present time can be answered with the statement that Dr. T. E. Reeks still continues in charge of stch work, although resigned as active superin- tendent. Dr. Reeks and Dr. Zwick, new head of the health board, were in consul- tation this morning and the meeting lasted for over an hour. Many things concerning the health situation of New Britain were discussed, as was the management of (he department. The meeting was ome of harmony. Asked this afternoon to make a statement, Dr. Reeks referred the re- porter to Dr. Zwick. who the board. He did state, however, that he reiterated nis statement of vesterday in which ne said he would do everything possible to help the new board in learning of the care and of the health depart- ment. Dr. Zwick was interviewed and told ol the meeting with Dr. Bray. Every- thing went smoothly. Dr. Reeks as- sured Dr. Zwick of his willingness to do evervthing possible tc aid the health board and agreed to temporarily until somebody is ap- pointed, temporarily or permanently, to the superintendency. Dr. Reeks made firm his decision of resignation and informed the chairman that must stand. | Faces M_any Charge-s; Caught in New London ' New London, Aug. 7—Alfred Mura- | Italian, wanted in Springfield, . on n charge of hizhway rob- bery, in Stafford Springs, Conn., for automobile theft and in Rockville, Conn., for arson, was apprehended by local police early today, who found him living here under an assumed name. He waived extradition and was % taken to Springfield. is head of | serve | it} Democratic Candidate Does Not Me hibition Amendment But Promises| forcement—Says Separate Peace " Ruinous—Neither Should Jeopardize i . Senator Robinson, in N otify-? |~ ing Candidate, Accuses G. i 0. P. of Waging Unjust Campaign, ‘ { | Davton, Ohio, Aug. i.—tailed as a { candidate in whose selection ‘‘neither | midnight combinations nor plutocratic cabals were instrumental,” Governor {James M. Cox was formally notified i today by Senator Robinson of Arkan- {sas, chairman of the notification com- | mittee, that he had been chosen by | the democratic national convention | fas the party's presidential nominee. No Bosses Dictated. “The convention reached its deci- i sion through the exercise of untram- jmelled judgment by the delcgates without inducement or coercion from peolitical bosses,” .*“The honor and l l 1 the senator said. responsibility at- tending this nomination came to you because your position respecting cam- paign issues is known to be in har- mony with the platform adopted and because the record of your public service demonstrates rare leadership.” Senator Robinson outlined the pro- gressive legislative measures in Ohio which he said Governor Cox had se- cured against opposition. Of the Ohio budget system, included in the list, he said: G. O. P. Adopts Budget. ““The measuvre has proved so satis- factory that the republican nominee has declared for a similar system of co-ordinating national income and expenditures.” The democratic platform was “clear and unmistakable” in its meaning as to the League of Nations, the senator said, while the republican platform on the subject was “beyond the power of the human mind to analyze or un- derstand” and susceptible of various constructions.” ‘“We believe,”” he continued, “that the treaty should be ratified and that this country should co-operate with other governments which have en- (Continued on Second Page.) Capital No Country’s We Republican Stan| As Reactio Leaders Scored. Dayton, O., Aug. 7. { erica and the world entrance into the with “interpretations” its vital principle was | day by Gov. James M.| cratic presidential sta his pardmount poliey. Champions Wilso In his address he; democratic nominatio: itantly championed proposed by Preside interpretations insu and understanding, what he termed th proposal from Senatd republican opponent, peace with Germany. League or no le cratic nominee decl: between the two preme issue of the e “The question is,’ clared,” whether we not join in this practif movement. Presides entered the league in ator Harding, as the didate for the p in plain words that of it. As the demo favor going in. Treaty Come “The first duty of istration will be, raf treaty,” Gov. Cox that friends of the le to elect senate wi majority for ratificat! Gov Cox said the * should state ‘‘our the covenant as a faith to our asso caution against any m in the future.” reservations as 5 (Continued ‘on City of Denver Under Martial Law A Of Rioting and Fighting With Three More Killed and Ma.ny{ Wounded When Rifle Fire; Greets Mob Attacking Car Barns. ' Denver, Aug. 7.—Denver was placed under military- control at 1:30 o’clock this morning in a proclamation is- ]Nued by Mayor Bailey after a con- "{erencs with Col. Ballou of Fort Lo- | 8an and state officials. Troops already had begun to arrive from Fort Logan. H Strikers Meet Tonight. The tramway men are to meet to- day to vote on the recommendation of their executive committee that the strike be called off. Governor Shoup said that the action of the union leaders would not serve to halt the arrival of troops, 500 being under orders at Camp Funston to leave early today. - Frederick W. Hild, general manager ,of the tramway company has an- ,nounced that the striking car men : would be taken back but that there i would be no working agreement with the union and the union would not be recognized. Soldiers Called in. The call for federal troops was ssued last night when a mob at- ! tacked the east Dewm:r car barns and was repelled with rifle fire. Three men were killed and a dozen pgrsons, including women, girls and boys were | wounded. Several similar gatherings had been broken up earlier in the ! evening. The rioting of last night brought i the casualties resuiting from the | strike disturbances to five dead and {50 known injured. Heavy property loss to the tramway company and the Denver Post also resulted. Col. Ballou's first action following his assumption of control of the city was to send a company of troops to the cast Denver car barns where he said it was fearced residents composed largely of railroad and factory em- ! ployes were planning to return to the barns in retaliation for the action (Continued on T”nlrd Page.) VICTORY LU SAFE ROB ‘Suspected nnphye_ fore Discovery of TI Police Are George Demond, © etors of the Victory I street, discovered om ¢ at the establishment last night, that b had been. stolen som midnight Thursday reporting the matter ¢ laid the theft at the Peter Demos, no relat plainant, who was restaurant, and who an appearance for terday. ’ Detective Sergeant son this morning sta gation of the affair. the missing employe,, James, worked nighg rant. Peter was a work Thursday nigh] etors left shortly after delis told the police lock the safe. Dur morning hours the plove about the restal ter. It is surmised b! that Peter rified the w About 7 o'clock la: delivery letter was missing man’s brothe rant. When questiv; tive to the contents James said his brotl missive of going & work elsewhere. Omn sheet at the police that Peter announ of going to Springfi police of that city night to be on the missing waiter. LR} TO MEET AF Peter Fodt of 37 plans to leave on Auw troit where he will vil who he has not seen 40 years.