New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 12, 1920, Page 1

v “ESTABLISHED 1870. [\ MEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1920. —TWELVE PAT.ES .~ FATE OF WARSAW DEPENDS ON - COUNTER DRIVE STARTED BY POLES; FIERCE BA Peace Delegation Left Capital Wednesday + To Negotiate With Soviets ' rmim—— RUSSIA SPURN ENGLISH MEDIATIO Reds Resume Diplomatic Re- lations With Germany— 5" American Minister Leaves -ry Warsaw, Aug. 11, (By The Asso- dated Press).—The Poles have launched a counter-offensive with bayonets in the region of Pultosk, where the Russians have been striv- ing to break the Polish defensive lines. Pultosk is 31 miles north of Warsaw. Parls, Aug. 12, Pross) —A great battle Is in progress on the Russo-Polish front upon which hangs the fate of Warsaw, according to information reaching the French foreign office today. London, Aug. 12, (By Associated Tress.)—Russian cavalry has reached Praga, & suburb of Warsaw, accord- Jng to a wireless dispatch received here from Berlin today. Women With Army. Warsaw, Aug. 12 (By the Assoclated Pross) . —Hundreds of conveyvances of all descriptions loaded with barbed wire and driven by boys and old men wre streaming through the Polish cap- ftal toward the battlefront. Mingled with them along the roads are end- loss trains of supply wagons which are guarded by elderly civillans armed with rifles. All able-vodied men are being relleved from other duties so that they may be available in the fight for the defense of Warsaw. Women soldiers are hurrying from place to place, acting as couriers, and French military mission officers are showing . extreme ctivity, racing gund the -oity In antomobiles. fighting front draws néater w squads of citizens wearing ordinary civillan clothing and hats, but armed with rifles, Miling in many parts of the city. As the determined looking groups /pasis through the streets, many boys in knickerbockers, elderly men and well- to-do merchants are to be wseen sido side with the more usual type of hter In the ranks Class distine- tions are being forgotten or brushed Newspaper accounts of the arations declare that the spirit of the poople Is to defend Warsaw, repel the invader and not to count the cost in blood. The government, although it will ot concede that a date has been set for the evacuation of the city, is gradually, moving away the important state documents, the packing of which began several days ago. Delegation Leaves Warsaw. Parls, Aug. 12.—The Polish armis- tice and peace delegates Jeft Warsaw Wednesday evening to meet the Ttus- sian delegates, according to a dis- pateh to the Temps trom Warsaw to- day Nelations With Germany Resumcd. Paris, Auz. 12.-—Bolsheviki pleni- potentiaries have arrived at Berlin to resume diplomatic relations between Russia and Germany, it s reported in a dispatch received here today from Berlin The message adds that an- other mission has reached Vienna trom Mussia with a view of renewing relations with Austria. Gibson to Leave For Poland. Washington, Aug. 12.—Because of the serious situation in Poland, Hugh (3ibson, . American minister o that pountry who has been home on leave of absence will leave immediately for his post It was announced today at ke state department Soviets Refuse Moscow, Aug. L] (RBy Press) . —The soviet foreign Aay published dispatches potween the soviet government Great Britain in the Polish crisis. M Tehitcherin's last note maintains his government's previous attitude of re- fusing mediation by any third party. The Russian delegation will leave lomorrow for Minsk M. Tchitcherin today dispatched a note of protest to the French gov- srament against the shipment of con- traband of war, including 28 airplan. festined for Gen. Wrangel, to Odessa on prisoner transports, The note says the matter has been referred to the mediation of Great Britain English A\id. Associated ofMce exchanged and MEeN. ~Seven NEW REVENUE New Haven, Aug. 12 sent from Washington where the were trajned, were sent to the New e of the Internal revenue oday to assist in com- cctions. men prep-. TTLE OPENS 'POLES OUTNUMBERED IN WARSAW BATTLE |Soviets Lead With 214 to 1 Ratio, Washington Hears. Washington, Aug. defending Warsaw about 2 1-2 to 1. talls received here 12—Polish forces are outnumbered Comprehensive de- today in official circles place the ration strength of the soviet army on the Polish front at 450,000 me The strength of the Poles has been estimated at 140,000. Twenty-six soviet infantry divisions have been identified as facing the Pol- ish army in the front line. With 13 divisions in reserve In addition ten cavalry divisions have been noted in active operation at the front with two such divisions in reserve. Besides the 9 infantry divisions re- ported on the Polish front the bol- sheviki are estimated to have scat- tered in other parts of Russia 25 others as well as two cavalry divi- sions. Contrary to previous reports Gen. Sergius Kameneff and not Gen. Bru- siloff, commands the entire soviet forces on the Polish tront and it is sald there is not a German officer in the army. Gen. Kameneff former- ly commanded the troops fighting Kolchak on the castern front and as a resul* of his victories in that area was promoted to his present com- mand. The bolshevist army front is reported to be two armies, the northern in com- mand of Gen. Toucacheski, who s only years of age and the south- ern commanded by Gen. Yecoroff. Both commanders were officers in the czar's army. Gen. Brusiloff is known to of a military council at which has been preparing military plans against Poland. With him are associated many of the general staff officers of the old regime. One of the most successful bolshe- vik officers is Gen. Budenny, com- mander of cavalry, whose tactics on the Polish front, according to mili- tary authoritie largely have made possible the bolshevist successes in the south on the Polish divided into be chief Moscow Outlook Brighter Paris, Aug. 12.—Dispatches to the Echo -de Paris from Warsaw today represent the military situation s greatly improved following the rein- forcement of the nothern Polish army in conformity with the advice of Gen. Weygand of the French mission. The Polish army is sald to be at present the equal. numerically of the soviet army. POLISli ORPHANS' OUTING Elks and Other Citizens Provide Autos to Transport Children to Momauguin This A\ternoon. The children of the Polish Orphan- age were put into automobiles this noon in front of the ks' club on Washington street and driven to Momauguin, New Haven. It was thelir an 1 outing, given by the Elks and other citizens of the city. 100 smiling girls and boys, between the ages of 4 and 14, dreased neatly and simply, in charge of 15 Polish nuns, made the trip. When they reached the beach a program of en- tertainment w a luncheon was served The following men furnished auto- mobiles transport the childre Louis Fodt, Jack Vance, G. K. Ma- cauley, Morris Axelrath, Dugald Mec- Millan, Ernest N. Humphrey, A. Buol, Frank Holmes. Gardner Weld. Philip Bardeck, . W. Alling, John Tomas- zewski, Geonze Stark, F. M. Zimmer- and Howard Sherman. IN MORE TROUBLE Ponzi Charged With Larceny in Three in the grove. to man Counts By Municipal Court in Bos- ton Thix Afternoon. Boston, Aug. 12.—A warrant charg- ing Charles Ponzi with larceny in three counts, involving $210 was is- sued by Judge Bennett in the munici- pal court this afternoon. It announced that Ponzi would himself into ‘custody of the soon his surety in the was arranged. give police federal s as case Lemon Means Gin At This Popular Fount New York, Aug tain at which it Is meant gin, ‘“‘soda “ginger” brandy is on day at the custom hous tion agents noticed that one estab- lishment located on HBroome street., was of late having a remarkably large patronage and thereupon raided latest thiog in soda fountains. 12.—A soda foun- “lemon” whiskey. exhibition to- Prohibi- About | %« carried out and later and | 1 NVESTIGATOR SEEKS DISABLED SOLDIERS Joseph C. O'Kane Desirous of Assist- ing Former Service Men Desir- ing Vocational Training. Joseph C. O’Kane local district in- vestigator for the Federal Boad for Vocational Training, was in this city today seeking to clear up the cases of the few men who were missed in the recent campaign whicH was waged to get the disabled service men to seek vocations. Mr. O'Kane was to meet eight New Britain men this afternoon to inter- view them with regard to taking this training from the government and thus aiding themselves. The investi- gator reported this morning that a few men were missing in the cam- ment training schools located in var- paign waged from June 21 to 30, and efforts are being made to get in touch with them. One young man who wanted to start the training did not do so because the letter addressed to him was forwarded to South Man- chester where he formerly lived and therefore did not reach him. Several New Britain boys are now seeking training in various govern- throughout the country. AX kinds of professions, trades, etc., are open to the men at the expemse of the gov- enment. GAS ASPHYXIATION TAKES MICHAEL WITKA Well Known Character Is Found in His Room at Hotel De Ville This Noon. Michael Witka as “Mike McKinley ing,” was accidently asphyxiated by gas in his room at the Hotel De Ville, on Main street, sometime dur- ing the night. He was found short- ly after 12 o'clock this noon, when two room~>rs in the hotel detecting the odor of gas, entered the room and found Witka lying behind a door. Word was sent to the police and the pulmotor at the Central Fire Station was rushed to the hotel, where As- sistant Chief E. F. Barnes, Robert Smith and Howard Jones, of the fire department worked for sometime in an effort to resuscitate the man. Their efforts proved unavailing. Dr. John E. Martin also worked over the body but without success. In the opinion of the doctor the man had been dead for some hours before discovery was made. Witka, who was a harmless sort of a fellow, was a native of Austria. He has lived in this city for nearly thirty years. He was around the streets last night, and showed effects of hav- ing imbibed freely in strong liquor. It is presumed that he went to his lodgings late last night, and after re- moving his shoes laid on the bed. A gas jet in the room was found open today by Sergeant A. J. Richardson and Theodore Johnson, who were on the scene a few minutes after the discovery . of the body. The place smelled strongly of gas. Medical Ex- aminer Dr. R. M. Griswold, who is taking the place of Dr. Waterman Lyon, viewed the body and gave the cause of death due to accidental gas asphyxiation. Witka left no known relatives. The body was turned over to M. J. Kenney and company for burial. CRONIN FAMILY REUNION Party Held Last Evening at Home of familiarly known and “Say Noth- Danicl Cronin at 131 Hartford Avenue—Many Present. A family reunion was held at home of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Cronin, of 134 Hartford avenue, last night. There were fully 45 members of the Cronin family present. The party was held in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cronin, of New York, former- ly of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Cronin moved away from this city about 15 year ago. Mrs. James Stanley Dwyer, of Detroit, formerly Miss Gertrude Kenney, of New Britain, was guest of honor. The evening was pleasantly spent and a supper was tendered to the visitors. During the evening Joseph <Callahan sang several selections and was assisted by George Conlin and Mrs. John Cronin. Mrs. Edward Cronin. Miss Catherine Murphy and Miss Beatrice Moran favored wifith piano selections. Thomas Murphy and George Ray, of Hartford, ren- dered violin selections and cornet solos were given by Robert Leveal. S SR Convicted of Crime, Now Proven Innocent New York, Aug. 12.—Two Croa- tians, serving eight to fifteen years in Sing sing for alleged partnership in the holdup of a sailors’ boarding house here more than a year ago, are innocent, and legal machinery has been started to effect their release, As- sistant District Attorney Bohan, who proseduted them, announced today. Confessions of three holdup men ar- rested in Milwaukee early this vear, have exonerated them, Mr. Bohan suid. the BERGDOLL REPORTED ARRBESTED. Oneonta, N. Y, Aug. 12.—A younsg man who, state troopers say, answers the description of Grover Cleveland Berzdoll, wealthy draft evader, was arrested ten miles west of herc to- day. The suspect denied that he was SLACKER the | Bergdoll and gave his name as George Lenno, of Buffale. ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— DIPLOMATIC PARLEY OVER GEN. WRANGLE English Think That Recognition Is Menace to Entente Relations KING POSTPONES HIS TRIP Step Taken by France in Trusting Rus- sian General for Fighting Sovicts is Causing Much Comment in Brit- Thoe ish Newspapers. London, Aug. 12.—(By the Asso- ed Press)—Great Britain has been officially notified of the recognition by France of the government of Gen. Wrangel as the de facto government of south Russia and the question is being discussed between the two gov- ernments. Something akin to consternation is evinced by the evening newspapers over the French action which is char- acterized as contrary to British ideas and a menace to Entente relations. Meanwhile King George, who was to leave for Scotland tomorrow has postponed his trip owing to the sit- uation. Press Comments London, Aug. 12.-—Annauncement of recognition by France of the gov- ernment of Gen. Wrangel as the de facto government of south Russia has stirred up a big sensation in the presa. Pending the unravelling of the mys- tery caused by the various contradic- tory statements in connection with the announcement, including Premier Lioyd George's denial of knowledge concerning it, most of the morning newspapers comment guardedly upon the event, although they do not con- ceal their disapprovel of the step. Some of them keep open a loop- hole of doubt as to the accuracy of the report. Others assume that a mis- take has been made, and even con- cede the possibility of a deliberaio “act of sabotage” against the Miller- and ministry and the Anglo-French alliance by officials of the French for- eign office. Although all the newspapers are reluctant to assume that Premier Mii- lerand himself ix responsible for the recognition the Timee recalls that he declared in the chamber of deputies on July 20 that France would recog- nize Gen Wrangel when certain con- ditions were fulfilled and it suggesis that “irresponsible personnages in French diplomatic quarters have tak- en it upon themselves to understand that the cenditions have been fulfilled and to act according Docs Not Approve Recognition The Morning Post, the only one of the commenting newspapers which does not disapprove of the recogni- tion, declares the step was worthy of the Freach nation and regrets that Great Britain did not act similariy. The other morning newspapers ex- press their disapproval in varying de- grees, the Times characterizing the French action as dangerously mischie- vous, while the Daily News indirectly suggests that if it is true Great ‘Brit- ain must discontinue her co-opera- tion with the French. French View Point. Paris, Ag. 12, (Havas).—The recog- nition by France of the south Rus- sian government of Gen. Wrangel is commented upon today by all the French newspapers, the majority of which express surprise at the state- ments Premier Lloyd George made in the house of commons concerning it. They take the view that the Brit- ish premier is not in a position to reproach France in connection with this initiative by her, advance notice of which was given by Premier Mil- lerand in his speech of July 20 as they point out that Mr. Lloyd George himself began negotiations with the boishevik without consulting France,} or the other allies. i The newspapers consider that the French recognition of Gen. Wrangel is a strictly logical conclusion of the line of policy publicly mapped out by the French government. H Premier Millerand left this morn- ing for the liberated regions. He is expected to return August 21. Later News Paris, Aug. 12.—Great Britain has communicated officially with France with regard to the differences between the two governments, it develops from a statement made by the semi-official Havas Agency today. The statement says: ““The British charge d’affaires this morning brought to the general sec- retary of the ministry of foreign af- fairs a communication from the Brit- ish government. From the conversa- tion engaged in between the charge and M. F (Maurice Paleoligue gener; eign governments are examining in the most friendly spirit the divergencies in views which have accured between them, but which will not prevent them from continuing their friendiy collaboration. “Premier Millerand, who arrived at (Continued on Tenth Page) WEATHER Hrtford, Aug. for N Britain Showers probabl 12.—Forecast and vicinity: tonight and Friday; somcwhat cooler Friday. | coura WOUNDED SAILORS ARE GIVEN MEDALS Arthur F. Campbell of Winthrop Street and Alfred A. Barrett of Berlin Receive Special Medal. Naval records for Connecticut show that six sailors from this state were wounded in action and as such, are entitled to the silver victory medal given wounded men. Of these six medals, one came to New Britain and another to the neighboring town of Berlin. The local recruiting office has pre- sented the silver medal to Arthur Francis Campbell of 48 Winthrop street. He is employed at the New Britain Machine company. During the war he was a coxswain in the naval reserves and was wounded dur- ing an engagement with a submarine off the coast of France on May 2, 1918. He was serving as a member of the gun crew of the U. § S. Poco- hantas. In Berlin, the medal is awarded to Alfred A. Barrett, postmaster. Mr. Barrett was serving with the naval hospital corps in the front .ine trenches of France. During a lively engagement with the enemy on Oc- tober 6, 1918, a shrapnel shell explod- ed near his station, killing several wounded soldiers under his care, and | seriously wounding him so that his arm is permanently disabled. For this bravery Mr. Barrett was com- mended by the navy department, was awarded the D S. C. and the French Croix de Guerre. ASSAULTS GATEMAN Tender at East Main Street Crossing in Phinville Struck for Not Rais- ing Gates Sooner. Bernhardt Fidelberg, gatetender at the East Main street crossing fn Plainville, reported to the police of that town, that a stranger assaulted him yesterday afternoon, because he did not raise the gates quick enough. According to the story of the gate- tender, a large string of freight cars were being backed into a side track near the crossing and the gates were lowered for a longer time than is usual. Traflic was held up and as the train of cars passed, an irate driver on a truck demanded the gate- man to raise the gates. The gateman, fearing the approach of another train, did not do so immediately, where- upon the driver of the auto truck sprang to the ground and going over to the gateman, struck him a bléw on the left cheek. The blow dazed Fiderberg, so he was unable to get the number of the truck or give a complete description of his assailant. He claims, however, that he knew a party that was riding with the driver. Dr. J. C. Tanner attended the in- jured man and found a cut on his cheek. The matter was reported to the general office of the railroad in New Haven and an effort will be made to find the driver of the truck. MAYOR CURTIS WITNESS Vehicle State Motor Department Wants Executive to Tell Version of Gorbach-Berkowitz Auto Crash. | A summons from Hartford was' received by special delivery this morning by Mayor O. F. Curtis re-; questing him to appear in the de-‘ partment of motor vehicles in the! state capitol on August 19 at 2 p. m. The mayor was riding with Abraham Gorbach a few days ago when the) Gorbach car was struck by a Ford limousine driven by Myer Berkowitz. The latter was fined $100 and costs in police court, but appealed the case. The hearing which the mayor will attend will be upon the accident as| reported to the state department. i MURRAY REAPPOINTED Mayor O. K. Curtis Chooses Faithful | Member of Park Commission to Serve Three Years Longer. Mayor Orson F. Curtis today re- appointed P. J. Murray a member of | the board of park commissioners to: serve for a term of three vears. | Mr. Murray is an old member of the commission, having been appoint- ed on June 9, 1915, for the first time. | He has served continuously since. H. Belkin Owns i A Three Legged Calf H. Belkin of North street. proprie- | tor of meat market and grocery store, &. posscssor @ a three- legged calf. which he recently a quired from a farmer for a nominal | sum. The animal is five weeks old. The front leg and shoulder is missing, but otherwise the animal perfect. The owner has declined several of- fers from prospective purchasers. a American Horseman Dies While Racing London, Aug. 12.—Walter Winans, widely known American resident of London, collapsed and died while driving his horse, Henrietta Guy, in a race at Parsloes Park this after- noon. Mr. Winans cal'w out for his horse to be stopped. but before “his be done he fell off the sulky. He was dead when picKed up. claborated on the policies he Better Ba. PRICE THREE CENTS. PONZI IS ARRESTED BY TE FEDERAL AUTHORITIES ILLEGAL USE OF U. S. . NEWSPAPERS MAY HAVE T0 STOP PUBLICATION Paper Shortage Acute And No Cars Available to Ship It. New York, Aug. 12.—Many news- papers will have to suspend publica- tion because production and shipment of print paper must cease, unless the Interstate commerce commission mod- ifies its priority orders in allocating coal and wood cars, Philip T. Dodge, president of the International Paper Co., declared here today. In a letter appealing to the com- mission for consideration of paper mills needs for rail equipment to de- liver their fuel and pulp wood, Mr. Dodge said that more than 400 news- papers of the United States directly dependent on the International Paper Co for their paper stock now are “liv- ing from hand to mouth.” “There is no accumulation of paper,” Mr. Dodge said. “The news- papers are using paper daily as they receive it. There is no immediate shortage of pulp wood for our sup- plies. We have stocks for several months ahead piled up along rail- roads with men waiting to load it into cars. Rolling stock is all that is needed to get it to the mills. “Coal cars must be allocated to us to bring us fuel to run the mills. The plants at Berlin and Franklin, N. H., Niagara Falls, Piercefield and Brownville, N. Y., Bellows Falls and Wilder, Vt, and Orono, Me., will have to shut down if cars aré not sent us soon.” Referring to the allocation of cars, he said: “We submit that there should be some modification of the orders or some provision which will enable the Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal and Iron Co. of Indiana, Penn- sylvania and the Watkins Coal Co. of Barnesboro, Pa., to ship to us with- out delay.” VILLA RELATES HOW HE FOILED PERSHING While Americans Hunted He Watched Them From Cave Not 200 Yards Away, He Boasts, San Pedro, Coahuila, Mex.. Aug. 12, via Laredo Jusction (By The As- sociated Press.)—On the veranda of a ranch house near here at the con- clusion of a dinner today where he and his more prominent aides were conspicuous guests, Francisco Villa now dreams expedient for himself and as- sociates to pursue and regaled his hearers with tales of his maneuvres which kept him safe from capture at the hands of the Pershing punitive ex- pedition into Mexico in 1916. He affirmed his concérn of “Mexico first by refusing interviews with Am- erican newspaper correspondents, and poses for American motion picture photographers, declaring that he knew “much money would be made by the Americans from the interviews and films.” Villa confirmed reports that his leg was broken in three places when he was pursued by the Pershing ex- pedition. He was confident, he insisted, that he could have equipped at least 8,- 000 recruits with rifles, the others to carry knives two feet long to at- tack the Americans. “I never left the State of Chihua- hua while Pershing ‘was in the coun- boasted the chieftain. Villa said he lived in a cave in the mountains for five weeks recovering from his injuries and often saw Am- erican roldiers on a hill top 200 yards across the brook. FARMING CLASS GAIN Austrians Pay Off Mortgages With Depreciated Currency, Says Trado Representative Upson at Vienna, Washington, Aug. :2—Because cur- has become so depreciated and the price of farm products so high in Tfungary, a farmer can pay off a | mortgage on his land by the sale of one calf, according the department of Tpson at Vienna. About 20 per cent of the farm morigages have been paid off in de- preciated currency since the war, thus enriching the peasants, the re- port stated, at the expense of the mid- dle class. Holcoml_)—Refusos Calling Assemby As Hays Wished Niantic, Aug. 12.—Governor Marcus H. Holcomb, who was here today, in- formed the Bridgeport Times in reply to a query that “‘there will be no spe- cial session of the general assembly to act upon the suffrage amendment.” This is the governor's answer to the Jetter of National Chairman Will H. Hays sent last Saturday. to a report to commerce today Boston Wizs renders Vg To Gove Agents This: ACCUSED S NERVOUS BR Secret Hearing Be Bennett Rew: the Warrant Boston, Aug. 12. was arrested today b authorities charged mails to defraud. Cannot Meet Ponzi surrendered td States marshal. D Gallagher said that P\ rendered because he fel able to carry out pron made for the redemptio tomorrow. At the time Ponzi g a hearing was held Y Bennett of the muniei] ting in chambers on a tion for the arrest of The hearing was secret. Creditors Want A creditors’ petition appointment of a receiv] Ponzi was filed in the today. i Bank Is Rub Bank Commissioner nounced this afternoon: ital of the Hanover ably had been comple The bank was closed b sioner yesterday. Chaj been a director up to Has Nervous Charles Ponzi halted his sensational financi to recover from the n Jcaused by events of the He retired to his hom himself to callers. “My nerves can’t Ponzi said. “I've got f not going to give out an ments for a while. I keep away from people- town.” 5 Guards were posted home to insure privacy: Replies to Attorney advertisement requests Ponzi’s notes te comm| him continued to be rf quantities. Noteholders Al A special room set attorney genedral for th tion of noteholders office personally was e of the time during the addition the first mail proximately 300 letters, ly in reply to the ne: tisement. Postal authd least 1,000 letters had to the uttorney gene ing the last few days. | Mr. Allen declined td out any estimate of the zi’s liabilities represent notes reported to him stated at his office week that the average the first 100 who repo! Many holders still exp: ‘Ponzi will meet all his [was said. Zavossi’s Si Chicago, Aug. 12 who says he was forcd ruptey in Montreal in the mishandling of his Joseph Bianco, has béen| He said illness forced| ¢ his business in the hand ger, Anthony Russo, recovered few weeks | totalling $6,000 forced h ruptey. He blamed Bianco, book-keeper for the di funds and goods valug and said that Bianco to prison in Montreal while he himself was the bankruptcy proceed| e Ponzi’s Stal Ponzi issued the fol ment after his arrest: “I had an agreement trict attorney to go meet my liabilities wit! the closing of the Hano pany and with other fi 1 find myself unable to it my duty to tell him to detain me.” Bonds Fixed at His arrajiznment fall pleaded not guilty and bail of $25.000 for August 19. He said {f furnish surety. The surrender did n| (Continued on Ten