New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 13, 1920, Page 1

ews of the World By Associated Press NEW BRITAIN HERALD ESTABLISHED 1870. NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1920.—TWELVE PAGES PRICE THRE RIGHT OF FREE BEING TESTED BY ARRESTS SPEECH IS OF POLITICAL SPOKESMEN Norwich and Mount Vernon in Midst of Legal tht.s, to Determine Where Rights End. RALLY TALKERS ARE TAKEN INTO CUSTODY Norwich, Oct. 13-—Mrs. E Glendower Evanas of Brooklin who spoke on the strect here night as represcnting the American | Civil Liberties Union and was arrest- od with Albert T. Hoardman, a social- Ist’ spenker, charged with disobeying an order of an officer, was discharg today. rdman was fined $25 and costa, Judge John H. Barncs after review- Ing tha evidence which the police offered sald ho belleved Mrs. Evana meant to obey the order of the polica | to move on to Boardman Ghe court said ho disobeyed the ordinance of the eity of Norwich by refusing to obcy tho police ofticer. Hoardman appenled ® from the fine. This 1 the sec tima Hoardman has been nned for sing to obey an oilicer. Ho spoke on the street without a permit on Labor Day and the officer claimed ho cause struction of traffic. An appeal pending It has been announced that this was a tost of the right ot free speech and the next instance will be at Waterbury, | October 18, when Bisnop Paul Jones, ormer Bishop of Utah is announced a8 the probablo spenkor Mayor Firss Witness, The eity W represented by City ! Attorney Lee Robbins while the de- | tendants had Harry L. Edlin of New & Haven, as counsel. The first witness was Mayor Herbert M. Lerou who in | fnawer to Mr. Robbins told of a tele- phonic econversation he had w.th Mr. | Noardman previeus to the meeting jast night. The witness said that in that conversation Boardman was noti- fled that if he persisted in carrying out plans for a street meeting which would cauge a blockade of traMoc ! wirrests wéuld follow. Boardman re- | plied, according to the mayor: H “That is what we want you to do.” City Attorney Robbina asked the mayor how ho knew such a meeting wus to be held. The reply whs that first knowledge came from literntura which had been distributed the streefn, last | | on Disensses Free Speech \ Attorney Edlin read from a viston in the state constitution is to the effect that law mayv passed which hall abridge tha [r dom of speech.” He asked M Leron “Do you know of any law or ordi- nance of the city of forwich to pro- wihit speaking op the strects of the eity Thoe mayor replied Mr. Fdlin asked had wpoken to Mr. obstruetion of city yor sald he had. The mayor de- nied ever stating to Mr. Boardman that under no circumstances could the held whether or not the | ohstructed The mayor *told of other meetings held for | which permission iven Mr. Boardman l | | | pro hich no bo vor “no.” the mayor Boardman about streets and the if he meeting be sproets were stroet has been Woman Foreed to Stay. Police Sergoant H. Kane told arrest of Mrs. Fvans and When told to stop speak- Evans told the crowd that | would taken to She attempted to get | but was stop- who sald John of the Poardman ipk Mra, Wdjournment Htetners hall out of the ped by won't do." Mrs. Evans got back ,chine and at that time the placed Boardman under arrest. The ' ergeant he was not certain, but thought Evans second “Ame OMcer Bergeant automobile Boardman “that | . the mu- | witness ! into sald Mrs spoke a corroborated except Evans he did s0. stated | O'Nell testimony that he did not think Mrs spoke & second time because not lhmk she had time to do Mrs, th G. Evans, 64 gn the witness stand that she had | rbad the provisions of the constitu- F lion of Connecticut in regard ‘o free wpeech and she believed she was ex- ercising a vight in speaking on the street given her by that constitution Mhe said an officer had told her of an order that might stop her speaking, before the meeting. She told of the arrest, and said she did not reme by saying anything to 'fl- crow asAin when “re-entering th@ machine Accuses Mayor, Boardman, the second defendant, said he had spoken on the wtreots of Norwich several times dur- the past fifteen yoars of his resi- @dence here. He told of tlon with the mayor by sluring which he wnld Daniel Kane's Albert T inx con telephone the mayor ersa- seld Mave advertised lwuhi Wi« vderstand you & meeting for tomorrow nesa replied “I have esnid that the mayor said If you do hold that meaiing there will bo Hoardman salg ho r plied e Go ..‘..l " He n word was said pout bloekin t in callin machine MEht (o arrests’ that neot telephona | He also waid | vans back iato her she had a and it was t sald the also over ruMe Mps told peak 1 the pertect | me | system ' tition and '50. NORWALK DISCARDS, NEW VOTING MACHINES Rcturns to Australian Ballot —Donovan and Egan in Near Fight. ~Following to return at | using | uth Norwalk, Oct. 13 a vote of the city council to the use of the Australian ballot the coming clection iustecd of voting machines., as has been the | cnstom for the past eight years, a te was precipitated between miah Donovan and Jere- democratic registrar of | voters in South Norwalk. over remarks | made by the mayor with reference to | the presence of certdin of the regis- trare at the council meeting last night Mayor Donovan turned to the section of the room where the registrars were ! sitting and aske them if they diAn’t “plan some attack on the city treasury by bheing present at the ting."" Regisirar Donovan Egan called on Mayor for an explanation of his remarks and also for his actions in refusing the registrars a voice on the matter of returning to the old ballot | It was claimed by the mayor ! that the voting machines would not accommodate the 8,000 or more voters | that are expected at this election in | Norwalk, while registrars claim that the machines could handle the load. Verbal attacks rapidly leading to bitter denungiations of each other resulted when the mayor and Registrar Egan exchanged views on the matters con- ing the running of the city. ends separated them when were brandishing their fists in other's faces. The return to the b lot system is decidedly unpopular Norwalk and will prove expensive, being estimated last night that the cost of this election will be in the neighborhood of $5,000, as the old bhal- 1ot hoxes and booths were destygyved when the @ ‘hines were adopted by the city, and will have to be replaced. e in t it | X ir t GAS GHARGES ARE UPHELD ahlie Utilities Commission Denies | t Petition to Restrain Stamford Gas Company From Meter Charge. Hartford, Oct 13.—THle public util- ities commission has denied the peti- of Charles F. Seely and about other patrons of the Stamford ! and Electric company against the | putting in force of the company's sthedule of charges for the use of |© gns meters. The order of the rom-! mission states that no one appeared | at the hearinz in support of the ,w.i { It tion 150 that “no facts were pre- sented which would warrant the cofi- any changes in the order ned mission to rutes comj TAKE VOTING SERIOUSLY Are Said to toric pag Women of Foreign Birth P ] I | | \pprociate Franchise More Than Those of American Stock, ¢ New York, Oct. 13.—“Wamen of |7 foreign birth or extraction are ta ing their vote nfore iously than the American born women.” Mrs J. |} 0d the foreign language ' of the republican nation- | © announced at national | T here today. Frequently Inrger women of a foreign Ing community register did the men of the she . adding fe speaking women s Iy republicans terested the endorsed Carpenter department al committee, headquart portion of language speak- | d than | e comunity, | med to be ** | e because they are back to farm by Senator because they are opposed Wilson league of nations “the republican independent 1 more in- move- Harding, | to the and be- party stands natieralization in ment cause for the of married women.” HEALY lNTERPRETS LAW Flection Ruling, He Says, Provides 30 A M. ) M ' . 13.—Attorney Gen. ¥ has advised Repre- |t of Redding that the |1 hours for voting on election day are | f determined by Chapter §, |t of the election laws passed at recent special session of the en- | b eral assemhbly. This section provide ! that the polls shall be open from a m. Yo ¢ p. m. except in the town of Windham, which muay designate n »r opening not eaclier than 6:30 lowing not later than s for Opening of Polls at and Closing at 6 P, Hartford, Oct Frank K. Healy sentative Shaw {« DUTTON PLANS RALLIES, mavor congress plans to n addresses in and of Iristol, | ¢ on the ke seve this will Joseph Dutton candidate for ticket, rally his campaign, and Democratic eral neonday oty during necticut like sum fined s not by Transportation Co. about 5,000 { within a week way out today by E ford. who has of the sit | merce. no on large k- |V and | to with ®he | ¢ retary-treas WENFINEDS730, 000, Revenue Dept. Levies Penalties as Result of Raids READJUSTMENT IS SOUGHT fflnm‘(‘li(lll Brewery o, Has Bill for About $500,000, Home Products Co., $400.000. Eckart Bros. the Sa and Ten on Men $75.000, Bridgeport. Oct. 1 $750,000 in the aggregate levied upon bréweries and 10 salo keepers in Bridgeport by the revenue department as €he recent raids by members of the Libition enforcement staff. The Cons Brewery has received a ween $400,000 and $500,000, Products company a bill of $100.000, and the Eckart Brothers a Thn 10 saloonkeepers were of ro- result Fines Not Paid Yet. it is understood that the bills have been paid an effort is under v 1o secure a readjustment. A riled report of the raids was made William J. McCarthy of Boston as iperintendent of the New England as district, 800 TONS TODAY AND 3,000 MORE NEXT WEEK | Hartford Coal Supply Re- plenished—No Increase in Price Fxpected. Hartford, Oct. 13.—FEight hundred ons of anthracite coal are being un- oaded by the Hartford and New York here to tons should be unloaded One cargo is on the from Saybrook., one cargo for Yeep River, two for Glastonbury, one o arrive Saturday for Essex and two more for Essex in about ten days. This information was obtained and given J. Hoadley of HWart- | mad. an investigation in the coal fields for Chamber of Com- Mr. Hoadley says: “It is my opinion there will be advance in price of coal this sea- on unless it is a small advance which he retailers are obliged to delivery. The price fixed by operators will stand enson. * The independent operators re taking advantage of the co. tion and charging price ran get.” ation he Connecticut for this any they SUFFIELD CELEBRATION fistorical Pagcant I< Feature of 2 Anniversary Program That Is Car- ried Out Today. Suffield, Conn., Oct. 13.—An his- nt the interesting fixed of the second celebration f the 250th anniversary of tMe set- lement of this town The Xxercises were in the second hureh, Rev he organ recital was by Prof. am G. Hammond of Holyoke, Mas there were solos by Miss Marie of Hartford. The address of he day was by Rabbi Stephen W f New Yo rom 1620 to The y r thes sons hat of vent Wil- toszelle was given in an open er and some four hundred took part. The story Suffield from its the present. This evening towns- ple will entertain generously t historic houses there will be r eptions. The event closes tomorrow A historical parade and the dedi- of the honor roll tablets on hall ation he Town JITNEURS T0 FIGHT Corp. Prohibitive fartford Bus Raises * $1,000 Fund to Vight Ordi- nance Recently Enacted. Hartford, Oct. 13.—The Hartford 3us Corp. has raised a fund of $4,000 o contest the ordinance adopted by he board of aldermen Monday night e-routing pubMc service vehicles. Teretofore the jitmeys have confined heir routes closely to the trolley ines. The ordinance provides routes or them on thoroughfares not having rolley and bars them fr enter. It is to go into effect 1. An injunction is i(hreatened the bus ow ber ry Haven, Oect of Cleveland, hs irman of the entire Yale university Houte, Ind., or, it wa w been student coun and S, Y. Hord was chosen s unced to- chosen il of Terre n lay NEW HAVEN. 13.—Charles By HUGHES IN Negy York, Oect. ches will spelk ) 1 aven internal bl § the | charge | the | i therefore, {10 the 250th | morning | | for was | settlement | and | Secretary Daniels Declares Was Obtained “By Fal i 1 | Dunn, N. an victory of 1918 was won 5,000,000 ok 13.—The Republi- by false . Oct. | pretense” and when | were away from home in thearmy or ¢ or engaged in war work, Secre- Daniels declared here today in a campaign specch “The house was wom by the home Vvote and the senate was won by pur- ok “The soldiers and they shat and can be persuaded to vote for any man who favored bringing lasting dishon. on America by a separate peace with Germany. They know the way to end the war is to join the League of Na- tions. N will vote he attitude of the fighters men ! not many of them | BRll]fiEPl]RT LIQUOR |CONGRESS WON BY HOME VOTE Republican Victory of 1918 se Pretense” With 5,- 000,000 Men Away From Home At War. America is for a covenant of peace. The attitude of the straddlers, v ho never wefit to war or appreciated its haly passion is for scuttle and com- Daniels said this attitude of rcal fizhters was well expressed by Col. Charles W. Whittlesey, who commanded the “lost battalion,” and | told the Germans “to go to hell” when asked ta surrender his com- mand. ‘T am not frightened by said Colonel Whittlese Secre- tary Danicls continued. am not afraid of internationalism, the bogey of those who appose the league. We already international and there is to help it even if we wanted article X of CALLS MacSWINEY Rev. Joseph Rae Sees No Hope For Ireand in Leagu of | ations—Says Draft land. Rev. Joseph Rae, who came to this country from Tipperary, Ireland, sev- eral months ago for a visit, is spend- ing a few days h relatives in this her Rae is an ardent Irish sympathizer, and, because of ! tions with Catholic congregations in Ireland for several years, has becn in a position to fcel the pulse of the Sinn Fein and other organizations working for home rule. He is thor- oughly conversant with matters, eivil is attempting to tion which England solve. Calls MacSwiney a Martyr. Regarding the differences of opin- ion a Mayor Terence MacSwiney of Cork, in persisting in his hunzer strike, is justitied or not. Father Rae offered an argument, MacSwiney's predomi- nating intention is to be released from jail and not to die, Father Rae ev- plains, and it is the predominating in- tention which prevails. MacSwiney, must be classed as a marty:” and not a “suicide.”” The claim that the mayor is being fed by prison doctors in a stientific manner and his knowledge is incred- ible, the priest savs, as it would be interests of England to have at once inasmuch as it is ap- their intention to keep him without hini" die parently in jail. No Hope in League. Asked for an eypression of epinion as to what effect the League of Na- tions might have toward the ultimate freedom of Ireland, Father Rae ex- pressed his belief that Ireland would have to look to some other source for concessions in the line of independ- ence. He quoted one of the leading Catholic writers, who said: “Can we join in a chorus that is re- joicing at the crucifixion of a nation?" The league. he said, would be noth- img for Ireland. Ireland Needs Help. While Ireland has had the sympathy of America for a hundred yec also financial support, it is nece her to seek even more support in the future if steps in the di- rection of freedom are to be taken. From $53 to 90 per cent. of the Irish arc united and demand freedom while few of the northern countries, and not all the residents of those coun- prefer to remain under English rule. Already the Sinn Fein govern- ment has been set up. Sinn Fein courts are in session throughout the count and in numerous instances cases have hcen tried and settled which at least one of the parties was not a Sinn Fein sympathizer, Father Rae said. Draft Law a Boomerang The English conscription act, in the opinion of the priest, did more than any other act to weld the Irish people together for self-determination. At time of the passage of that law and had sent as many men to the as France or the United States, comparatively. The Irish united in solemn services throughout the cour and pledged to fight the imposi- tion of the act. From that time to the present they have continued their union in the cause of self-determina- tion here a tries, the Ir try Economic Condition Good. onomic conditions are excellent, a prosperous con- B » country being in (Continued on Eleventh Page). WEATHER. —o— Harford. Conn. Oc. 1350 Forecast for New Britain and | \u'lll.l\ warmer tonight Was Boomerang For Eng-. connec- | and economic, pertaining to the ques- | to whether the conduct of Lord | \PRIZST HERE FROM IRELAND ON VISIT 'MARTYR, NOT SUICIDE FATHER AND SON ARE | ALMOST ASPHYXIATED ' | Louis and Herman Landino of South Main Street Near Victims. ! A double tragedy was averted early { this merning by the timely discovery of gas escaping in the home of Louis Landino, at South Main street, y and the subsequent action by mem- | bers of the household in moving two strickken men into the fresh aid where they were revived. | Shortly after 4 o’clock this morning Sergt. George J, Kelly received a tel- ephone message stating that two men | were overcompe by gas at 267 South Main street, and the ambulance S | wanted. He dectailed Patrolmen Mat- thias Rival and Thomas Feeney to the scene, and Deputy Chief Eugene F. Sarnes and Chauffeur James Austin of the fire department also went to the house with the pulmotor. The first aid men found Louis Lan- dino and his son, Herman, overcome by the fumes of gas. The older Lan- dino was not in as bad a condition as his son, but during the time the police were at the place he. too, collapsed. Both men were riushed to the New Britain General hespital. The pul- motor was not used. The younger Landino was awakened by the smell of gas, and, making his way to the kitchen, he gave an alarm that aroused the other members of the family. In the meantime, the poiscnous fumes had rendered him unconscious. An investigation dis- closed that the pipe leading to the meter had become disconnected. RECORD OF MARINES During Five and a Half Years in Haiti They Lose 13 Men While They Have Killed 50 Armed Bandits. Washington, Oct. 13.—Apprax mately 3,250 “armed Haitian bandits” have been killed by United States ma- rines of Haitian gendarmerie Quring the five and a half years of American occupation. Brig. George Bar- nett. former commandant of the Mq rine corps, says, in a report made pub- lic today by Secrctary Daniels. Total Marine corps e to date were shown to be one officer and 12 enlisted men killed and two offi- cers and 26 enlisted men wounded. NO INDICTMENTS MADE Hammonton, N. J. Couple, Under Bonds a Year as Murder Snspects, Not Accused by Grand Ju Mavs Landing. N. J.. Oct indictments werc returned by the grand jury against Charles ¥. Whita and Mrs. Edith L. Jones of Hammon- ton in connection with the dicappear- wce of Billv Danzey a vear ago. White was chargea with the killing of the baby and Mrs. Jones with being an accessory. They have been under $5,000 and 00 bail respectively for nearly 13.—No $ a year Wilson, Wilson, died son home Wilson w today ed 61 yea stric 1 with stroke about ten years ago resalted in her death dren and her hushand survive herc WILL TRY AGAIN Washington, Oct. 13.—Another ef- fort is to be n\«ld’ by the shippins board dispose of its fleet of a5 o | COMMERCIAL TRUST CO. AND SENATE BY USE OF CASH| SECURED ST. MARK'S CH PROPERTY: PRICE IS $: IMPROVEMENT NOTED IN GOAL SITUATION Local Dealers Secure Ship- ments—Conservation Need- ed to Avert Shortage. Conservation of presént stocks of coal and patience are necessary, local coal dealers say, if a serious shortage is to be averted in this city. In com- “mon with other ecities throughout New IEngland, New Brjtain is at pres- ent fackg a possibility of $23 a ton coal, and, at least for a short time, very little of that If those who now have a few tons in their bins will stretch the supply as long as possible and others be content with orders of one-half to one ton, they say, all bins can be filled in the early part of De- cember at a reasonable price. Independent coal is now selling at $16 @ ton at the mines, which would bring the price nearly to $23 after a shipment charge of $5.20 is paid and other incidentals such as screening, unloading and delivery are charged upg A prominent local coal man said this morning that he would refuse to handle independent coal—that which retails at $24—preferring to go out of business first. It is explained that the limited mp- ments to the New England states have been the result of a decision by the operators to supply the northern states and Canada before the Great Lakes are closed. This takes place about November 15. After that time shipments will be sent eastward with no delay. . At the present time there are a few shipments caming through for local dealers. One coal merchant who has had no shipments for a month, re- ceived a small consignment yesterday, while practically every coal dealer re- ceives at least two shipments every week. FEELS “ABOUT PLA PLAYED 0ur” | Terence MacSwiney, _His Hunger Strike, Appears Weaker and Admits Fecling So. London, Oect. /13.—Terence Mac- Swiney, lord mayor of, Cork, did not have a very good night at Brixton prison, according to a bulletin issued early today by the Irish Self-Determi- nation league. It is declared a doctor in attendance found him perceptibly weaker this morning and that his mind has not been clear as it had been since he began his hunger strike. “I feel I am abou. played out,” is a statement repeatedly made by the lord mayor, according to Father Dom- inie, his private chaplain, who is quot- ed by the Herald, the organ of labor. MacSwiney today began the 62nd day of his hunger strike. SCOTCH BUSINESS 600D “Pussyfoot” Johnson to Call Govern- Scotland’s In- creased Trade With U. S. on 62nd Day of ment’s Attention to Edinburgh, Scotland, Oct. 13.—Ad- vertisements appearing in Scottish newspapers in which it is chargea certgin distellers claim in substance lha‘heir business with America has greatly increased since the 18th amendment to the United States Con- stitution went into effect will be brought to the attention of the de- partment of justice at Washington.Wm. E. (Pussyfoot) Johnson, prohibition leader, addressing a meeting here last night, discussed these advertisements and asserted he would take this ac- tion regarding them. Mrs. Tom Thumb’s Tl'hmgs Being Sold At Auction Northboro, Mass., Oct. 12.—The auctioneer’s hummer was raised today over the Lilliputian effects of the late Countess Lavinin Magri, who, as M Tom Thumb, was known on two con- tinents. Old age, illness and an ad- mitted lack of funds caused her scc- ond husband, Count Magri, himself a dwarf, to offer the tiny furrishings of their home and the zowns and jewels of his midg fe for sale. He plans to end his s at his birthplace, Bologna, Italy. to which he will s next spring. . Russian Soviet Forces Reported Crushing Poles London, Oet, —Successes for the Russian soviet forces all along the line from south of Minsk to the Crimea are reported jn the Russian soviet ofiiciol statemcht of Tuesday, received here today by wireless, The annihilation of two companies of a division in the Alexandrovsky rict of the Crimean front is slalmed in the statement. HARD ON WOMEN Portland, Me.. et 13 women must give thoir exact ; l l f | l Congregation H. New Edifice Acquired P West Main St BANKING HO! ERECT NEW Properties of St. M church at the corner and Washington stree to The Commercial at a price stated to 000. Papers consumi will be passed in the days, it is expected. the banking house vd its capital stock from half million. Plan New O The church prope the market for about has been acquired by sociation on West joining the New B: holdings and it is th) congregation to erect house of worship on The will of the late provided a nucieus for| with an initial subsc 000 which the vest on deposit and at thi is expected that this used in carrying th the immediate ere church. Theatgr Want ‘When the property for sale, a New York bine conferred with th church but the propo: materialize. Prelimin: passed, and, at the church secured an o Hicks properties near a subsequent meeting gation the vestry was close a deal for the erty in case a favo was reachd. As a 1 action on the part of tion the aetion last nig try when it met with d Commercial Trust conj final. Under the rules relative to the sale o vestry, ordinarily, con meeting of the parish! recommendation beforg made. Deal An Imiport: The realty deal is ond put through in this city The property is central ing adjacent to City buildings thercon ‘are church, a wooden stri scarcely meets the req] the congregation and t meeting house used by tion at society meeting] New Banking One of the finest banl New England will be e Commercial Trust comp newly acquired propert) ideally located being b walk from Main street roundings are all that sired for such an instituf The growth of the co five vears of its existed a healthy one. When fi blishment occupied the main floor of the D Shortly afterward the r was taken over and last the segbnd floor was le purposfes of the bank. DEATH OF MRS. “Well Known Desident. D at the Ilome of H This Morning. Mrs. Charlotte Ann widow of the late Geo died suddenly this mor home of her daughter, Powell of 230 Maple Grocock was 78 years o been v good was the daughter of the la| Dexter and Mary TInger. vived her daughter, four sons, Samuel Gro Grocock, John H. Grocw rington and Albert J. Gy by Louis. She i 0 sur grandchildren and five children. Mrs. Grocock the oldest members of t Episcopal church. She England, MONARGHY IS DEG Chincse Goverament i ported Overthrown and to Restore tormer I et (Bs Chang Tsao n. has ovey ent and ccording Shan 12, Press) nor of Pekin: a monarch current in not been authenticated. It is the supposition