New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 16, 1920, Page 1

News of th By 4 e World " ESTABLISHED 1870, \ DE VALERA yv ON WAY TO =W BRITAIN HERALD Herald “Ads” Mean Better Busines NMEW BKIiTAIN. CONNECTICUN " CUT IN ARMY-NAVY |FOUR NEW NATION ENGLAND sUT HIDING, SAYS HIS SCRETARY TO QUERY g wonie Harry Rofand Insists He Wik Not Return to Bri- tain Without Premier’s “Pledge q_s:f_e Cenduct $inn Fein Leader Will Re- sume His Speaking 'l‘our| ,As Soon As He Recovers His Health. J New York, Dec. 16, (By Assoclated Prgas) —Eamonn De Valera, “presi- dent of the Irish republic,” Is “in hid- mg"” in this country but may con- sider returning to Great Britain |If granted a safe conduct by Premier Lioyd George, Harry Boland, “presi- dentlal secretary,” - announced here Mr. Boland sald that Mr. De Valera ‘st present was fagged from his ac- fivitles In this country and had with- drawn into privacy until he felt able to resume his tour in the United Stafes at the place he had left off becAuse of illness. Mr. Boland, who said he alone knew where Mr. Da Valera was, declined to make known his whereabouts. Has Numerous Rates. The “president” has a number of speaking dates which he will fill in the United States, his secretary add- ed. He treated lightly all references to the proposed return of Mr. De Valgra, but he insisted the trip overseas would not be considered until safe conduct was guaranteed. Mr. Boland also sald that Mrs, uriel MacSwiney, widow of the lord mayor of Cork who starved himself ‘to death In an English prison, would postpone her visit to Providencey R. 1., until late Saturday. Sunday she will visit Boston and the next day Manchester, N. H. ~She will end her visit. to New England on Tuesday, and return to New York. on High Seas, ‘Reports from Londgn last night that n writer in the Evening Standard had learmed “from an authoritative source” that Mr. De Valera was to land in England within a few days cauged a stir this morning at the Amorican committee for Irish inde- pendence where Mr. Boland has his offico. & I Mr. Boland was in a Jovial ‘mood when a representative of the Associat- o4 Press entered his office. Continu- ing. & telephone communication with soMmeone he called “Tom,” he, sald: “Well, he's disappeared again! But T don't think he's going home until ssomething is sald about safe conduct. That will be time enough.” Then turning to the reporter he sald: “The chief is all fagged out. He has disappeared for a rest. 1 can say authoritatively \hat he will resume his tour of this country—he has maoy beaking dates to fill—when he is sted. “He dropped it at Milwaukee will take it up again and go out #pokane.” “l am the only man who knows where he is,” he added, with a smilo, “except the Sinn Fein bodyguard we have around him." Tr GERMANS ARE BEGGING ( Reparations Commission Pleads That He to ’Illm Do Not Put Knife to Her 'l“hro-t as in Austria’s Case. Brussels, Dec. 16.—(By Associated Press)—Economic experts of five of the principal allled powers and Ger- many met at the conference table here today in the first of a series of meet- Ings which will go far toward de- termining what Germany must pay tor war reparatiords Both sides pro- fessed a desire to talk things over but they were more than willing the other should put its cards on the table first. The morning session was occupled with a depiction by Herr Schroeder, German under-secretary of finance, of Germany's economic situation and the eondition of her budget. He painted the outlook in the darkest colors and said he hoped the Allies would not"put the knite to Germany's throat” thus ““reducing her to Austria’s aituation. The afternoon session was devoted to a statement submitted by the Ger- mans on forelgn exchange as it af- fects the relations of Germany and the Allies and Germany's ability to |oWned and driven by Mr. Merce pay reparations. SAIL FROM VENICE. Venice, Dec. 16, (By Associated )e=Former King Constantine, Sophie and their children om Venice this morning on ‘the Greek crulser Averoff for on. The Averoff weighed an- ", 8:40 o'clock and proceeded he returning o royal . party. lately on her voyage to Greece A eruiser out of <IN FIREMEN ASSIGNED 70 DIFFERENT STATIONS Changes Announced By | Chief For Convenience of " Men and Dept. Efficiency. Chief Willlam J. Noble of the fire department today announced several changes in the department, which sends three lieutenants to other sta- tions, and seven permanent members of the department are given new as- signments. In explaining the changes, Chief Noble said that it was for the convenience of the affected men, and for the betterment of the department. It has been found that several of the men reside at a distance which makes it nearly impossible for them to go to their meals in the allotted time. Under the new arrangement this con- dition should greatly benefit the men who will change places. The new order becomes effective at 7 a. m. next Sunday morning. The officers affected are: ant Frank Gilligan, from No. 1 Hos company to No. 4 Hose company, Lieutenant Thomas Hinchey, from No. 4 Hose company to No. 3 Hose com- pan Lieutenant John Souney, from No. 3 Hose company to No. 1 Hose company. Other changes are as follows: Wil- liam McCrann, from No 2 Hose com- pany to No. 6 Hose company; Robert Smith, from No. 6 Hose company to No. 1 Hose company; Simon Wolfer, from No. 2 Hose company to No. 2 Ladder company; Peter Nuss, from No. 6 Hose company to No. 2 Hose company; Howard Jones, from No. 1 Hose company to No. 6 Hose com pany; Edward Carlson, from No. 2 Hose company to No. 3 Hose com- pany; John rL:gnn. from No. 3 Hose company to No. 2 Ladder company. Colored Population of Chicago Gains Rapidly Washington, Dec. ~16.—The negro population of Chicago increased 65,- 491 in the last decade and now is 109,694 the census bureau announced today. The percentage of Increase was' 148.5. The total white popula- tion is 2,689,104, an increase of 450,- 047 or 21 per cent and all others | numbered 9,007. . Lieuten- SUGAR AT 8 CENTS i New York, Dec, 16.—The Federal | Sugar Rfg. Co: and Arbuckle Bros. today announced another decline of | one quarter cent a pound in the price | of refined sugar, bringing it to eight cents a pound, a new low record price for the year. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1920. —TWELVE PAGES PRICE THREE CENTS 3 | SERVICEMEN PROTEST BECAUSE OF DEMANDS IS ASKED, MEMBERS OF LEAGUE. FAJLURE OF WAR DEPT. TO PUNIS I Calls on Congress to urh Squanderiug of Money ASK $1,400,000 TOO MUCH Republican Leader Opposes Houston's Tax Program to Raise $4,000,000 | | | for Two Years—Devises Caution in New Taxes—More Washington, Dec. “rigid cconomy” in for government expenses, tative Mondell, republican leader, de- clared in the house today that the total estimate of $4,653,800,000 sub- mitted byl the secretary of the treas- ury, should be reduced by approxi- mately $1,400,000,000. This reduction, he sald, must be effected chiefly, in estimates for the army and navy and also for sundry civil expenses the total of which, he pointed out, ex- ceeded current appropriations by more than $914,000,000. i Too Much for Armaments, 2 “Two years after the war,” he add- ed, “when the world outside our bor- ders is largely bankrupt and every- | body is praying for reduction of armaments, the administration asks for an appropriation of more than | $1,414,000,000 for the army, navy and fortifications, or 1-2 times the highest peace-time appropriation of 1916, Pointing out that current deficien- cles were not included in this total Mr. Mondell declared these “may be swol- len indefinitely” if the war depart- ment continued its policy of recruit- ing the army to full strength. Congress Must Act.” Declaring this action was “in en- tire harmony" with the attitude which the “war and some other departments had assumed toward congress in this administration he said it had he- come the duty of congress to take action that would prevent ‘“such squandering of the people’s money by creating deficiencies in violation ofl law." 2 Continuation of a tax ‘program de-] signed to raise a minmum revenue ' of $4,000,000,000 for two years, as recommended by the secretary of the treasury, was "unjustified,” he said. It is not justified, he added, “even for ‘one year’'* Opposes Houston's Plan. The republican leader opposed Sec- ' retary Houston's plan for retiring with current revenue more thHan $3,600,- 000,000 of the country’'s floating and bonded war debt, including half a billion of Victory notes, by January 30, 1923, as “placing an unnecessary burden upon the people and busi- ness.” While he favored repeal of the excess profits tax and reduction of the higher income surtaxés Mr. Mondell =ald, he though it unnecessary at this time to cgnsider alternative revenue provisions because “no one can tell what ‘increased revenues may result from the ‘passage of a tariff bill along protective lines.” Tariff Possiblc. l 16. — Urging appropriations Represen- l I WO LOCAL MEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN BAD AUTO CRASH AT TORRINGTON | | berg in Hospital—Four Others Escape With Minor Bruises When Machine Skids and Overturns. Fred A. Vergason | street and H, E. S. of 462 Church Seaberg of 135 Griswold street, are in the Torring- | ton hospital in a serious condition as the result of a bad automobile ac- | cident that happened about § o'clock | last night on the new concrete roaa ! i i near Torrington. The | together wi.h John Church, A. O. B. Main street, C. M. Marx of street and Harry Fritzson of 328 South Main street werc on their way | to Torrington to attend a meeting of |the P. O. 8. of A. of that place, all | being members of the Washington | Camp, No, 17, of this city. Mr. Verga- son is state president of the order and Mr. Seaberg is a state president-at- Ilarge. injured men Mercer of 466 Anderson of Car Turns Turtle The men left this city shortly be- fore 7 o'clock, and soon after they \left Bristol, a bad sleet storm | encountered. While proceeding over the recently complgted concrete road, | near the Castle bMidge, without any *warning the big seven passenger c b nd the gan to skid on the icy pavement suddenly turned turtle, pinning occupants beneath it Seaberg Badly Injured All were taken to th orrington hospital. Examination disclosed Sea- | berg was probably the most badly in- |jured of the group. He was bleeding I[vrulum‘l_\' from the ears, and this con- { | tinued during the night. He is also | suffering from internal injuries, and his condition is regarded as scrious. Vergason sustained two broken ribs and internal injuries. The remainder of the party also suffered from bruises ana Fred Vergason and H. E. Sea- ra was . lacerations about their heads, s and bodies, and Mr. Mercer ! complained of a badly strained back. An investigation of the accident showed it to be unavoidable,, due to the wretched condition of the pave- ment. The rear wheels of the car were badly smashed. President Vergason and President- at-large Seaberg were paying an offi- clal visit to the Torrington Camp last night. The other members of the party are prominent in the order. EXPERTS GET BOOKS Hadfield and [ Rothwell to Conduct | I Audit of Red Cross Accounts Which Were Handled by R. R. Healy. ! Frederick W. Macomber and Wil- , ‘liam H. Judd, auditors for the local branch of the American Red Cross, 'were granted permission by Presi- dent Paul K. Rogers of the organi- zation last evening, to secure audi- tors to go over the books recently turned over by Raymond R. Healy to ,Leon A. Sprague, his successor as treasurer- ' The books are now in the possession |of Hadfield and Rethwell of Hart- ford, expert auditors and accountants, 'and the work of going over the state- ‘ments was started today. Mr. Ma- ' comber said today that a very .thor- cugh audit- will be made of the books, | ‘and will in all probability cover the entige period of time that Mr. Healy acted as treasurer of the organiza- tion, Strauss Will Command U. S. Asiatic Squadron Washington, Dec. 16.—Rear Ad- miral Joseph Strauss former chief of navy ordinance is to be appointed commander-in-chief of the Asiatic fleet With the rank of admiral in recognition of his work in the laying of the North Sea mine barrage during the war and its removal after the armistice. He will. succeed Admiral | Albert Gleaves, now in command in | Oriental waters, i Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Finland ; and Luxembourg Admitted ARMENIA IS TURNED' DOWN Esthonia, Letvia and Georgia Also Reported Unfavorably Lithuania, —Hope Expressed That Wilson Can Help Armenian Situation. Geneva. Dec. 16, (By Associated Press).—Four new nations were made members of tht League of Nations by the assembly of the league here today. They were Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Finland and Luxembours. France and Australia abstained from voting when the admission of Bul- garia was before the assembly for decision. At the opening of today’s session President Hymans announced that the request for consideration of the Tacna-Arica case at this session of the assembly had been withdrawn, with the request that it be put on the agenda of the next assembly, to meet in September- g Unfavorable Reports. The committee reported unfavor- ably on the applications of Armenia. Esthonia, Lithuania, Letvia and Georgia. It failed to recommend the admission of Armenia because author- ity over the entire territofy of that nation was not being exercised by the government. The decision of the assembly was against the admission of Armenia, Tanada, and seven other states voted for admission but the votes of 21 states were recorded against her. Have Hope in Wilson. The assembly passed a resolution presénted by Delegate N. W. Rowell of Canada expressing the hope that President Wilson's efforts would re- sult in the saving of Armenia and the establishment of a stable government so that she might be .admitted to the league in the not far distant future. CHURCH DESTROYED $100,000 Loss When St. Luke’s Church at Westboro, Mass., Near Worcester, is Razed Early Today. Worcester, Dec. 15.—8t. Lake's Catholic church in Westboro was de- stroved by fire of an unknown origin early today, entailing a loss of $100,- 000. When the fire was discovered at 2:40 the interior was a mass of flames and aid was called from Worcester, as the Unitarian church on the opposite side of the street was endangered. This building caught fire several tim but was saved. Rev. John D. McGan, pastor of St. Luke's, was awakened in the rectory by a dense smoke and hurried into the church, scantily clad, in an effort to save the sacred vesseis and vestments from the altar, but was driven out by the flames. LEPER IN BRIDGEPORT Greek, Who Came There From Stam- ford in 1918, Has Dreaded’ Disease and May Be Deported. Bridgeport, Dec. 16.—Efforts are being made by the board of health to deport Theodore Halvi, a leper, it was learned today Since the discovery of the man’s malady, while he was em- ploved in a local factory, Halvi has been isolated at Englewood hospital here. A Halvi, who is a native of Greece, came to Bridgeport in January, 1918, from Stamford. The nature of the action for the de- portation of fie man was not disclos- ed today hy the health authorities. WHO DESIRES WORK? Il’h!l.-dclphh: Firm Advertises for 25 Men and Police Have to Keep Back the Mob That Gathers. Philadelphia, Dec. 16.—A contract- ing firm advertised for 25 men today and such a large crowd responded that a detail of police had to be summoned to maintain order. Applicants for work were asked to call at 7:30 a. m., but they began to gather at 4 o’clock. Those chosen were sent to Lakehurst, N. J., where a hangar for the navy is being constructed. Run Down By Train As He Was Going to Work Mystic, Conn., Dec. 16.—Cleon Phelps, aged about 35, of West Mys- tic, was struck and killed by an east- bound train at Murphy's cut,mid-way between Mystic and West Mystic to- day as he was walking on the tracks to work. He was foreman at a wood- turning shop here. He leaves a WEATHER e Hartford, Conn., Dec. 16.— Forccast for New Britain and vicinity: Generally fair tonight and Friday. & i SIX SALOONMEN ARE FINED $150 EACH; ONE CASE MAY CAUSE PERJURY CHARGE 11, AMBASSADOR NOT Witness in Horwitz Case Sus- pected of Lying—Judg- ment Reserved For Week in One Liquor Case, An- other is Nolled and Last is Continued. e Wallace Declines to Meet Teuton Ambassador—Two Nations Are “At War.” Edward Emmons, Michael Kosik, William Ward, Albert Meyers, Ben- jamin Horwitz and John Remillet, all of whom were charged with having on their premises and offering for !sale, liquor of an alcoholic content | sufficient to make it intoxicating, ! were fined $150 and costs each in police court this morning by Judge John H. Kirkham, and in the case of Klement Kalkowski, decision was reserved for one week Liquor Prose- | cutor Albert A. Greenberg nolled the case of Peter Woigosh, explaining ' !that the accused had sold rum ex- 'tract in accordance with law. A doc- ‘tor’s certificate was furnished Lawyer * Greenberg to evidence of the illness of John Larson who was arrested on a similar charge and on those grounds | the case was continued until Decem- ! ber 30. H May Face Serious Charge. Interesting developments are ex- pected in the case of Benjamin Hor- witz as a result of a conflict in the estimony of William * Blabeau, a Paris, Dec. 16.—Hugh C. Wallace, the American ambassador, last night refused to meet Wilhelm Mayer von Faufbeuren, the German ambassador, because the United States still is technically in a state of war with Germany. The incident occurred at an official dinner to the diplomatic corps given by Raoul Peret, president of the chamber of deputies, and his wife. Ambassador Wallace, dean of the diplo- matic corps in the absence of the Italian ambassador, and Mrs. Wallace were the guests of honor. Pierre de Fouquires of the foreign offiee, known as the ‘‘introducer of Wallace in the reception room before the dinner and said: “The German ambassador desires to be presented to you.” “Can’t you forget it?”’ inquired Mr. Wallace, who knows M. Fouqieres very well. “He is standing just behind me,”” replied M. Fougieres. “He is very persistent. I did not wish to embar- rass you.'’ “Tell him,”” said Mr. “‘that I refuse to meet him.”” The German ambassador was stand- ing so near that he heard Mr. Wal- lace’s reply and M. Fouquires repeated the response to him. SEYERE EARTHQUAKE Geo&zmwn Seismograph Registers Most Violent Disturbance in More Than Two Years. i ‘ state’s witsess who was put on the vitness stand for the defense by Judge i . F. Gaffney, and policemen who composed the raiding squad. Blabeau Wallace, claimed ownership of the liquor this morning in spite of the fact that po- lice officers testified that he told them ! that he was merely keeping. the jug ! — (Continued on Tenth Page) LOVE'S YOUNG DREAN ' DOESN'T LONG ENDURE| i Thompsonville Girl, Married in September, Wants Marriage Annulled. } Hartford, Dec, 16.—Bernice Bur- : bank, a 17 year old school girl of I‘l‘h«:-mpaonvfl'le, was before Judge Kellogg in the superior court today asking for annulment of her marriage to Raymond Barton on September 18. Barton is 19 years old. Mrs. Burbank on afternoon of September 18 was greatly surprised wnen Barton tele- phoned to her that he and Bernice had been to Windsor Locks and were married. Mrs. Burbank hurried to Barton’s home, got her daughter and | took her home. Two weeks later Ber- nice entered the high school. Barton did not contest the suit today. 70 ENFORCE LAW AND ORDER i : | Ku Klux Klan at Anniston, Ala., Warns All Agitators That Consti- ntea Authortty wim ve macika v (G, OF C. DIRECTORS ELECTED Anniston, Ala., Dec. 16.—Type- | written notices signed “Ku Klux Klan" and purporting to have.been issued {by the local branch of that organiza- { tion warning *‘reds, andesirables and | annonymous letter writers” that the ' Klan stood ready to back up consti- . tuted authority in a vice crusade The dirdctors elected by the Mer- launched a week ago, were found |cantile bureau of the Chamber of posted today in different parts of the [ Commerce are: William H. Crowell, city. G, C. Weld, G. H. Dyson, H. E. Shep- Anonymous letters have been re- |ard, E. J. Porter, L. A. Sprague, M. ceived this week by Chief of Police |S. ‘Porter, D. McMillan, F. O. Rack- George W. Rutledge in which not only | liffe, E. W. Pape, Stephen Robb, that officer but Governor Kilby as well | William C. Kranowitz, M. H. John. were threatened if there was not a |gson, G. B. Ashley and Miss Marguerite let-up in the activity of Annison of- | 4 Renier. f Eflrt‘r»‘» The committee in charze of the an- TR nual banquet of the Chamber of BIG FAGTORIES CLOSE Commerce will meet in the commerce rooms tomorrow at 4 p. m. to make = . plans. Those who will assist in ar- | Three of the Largest | ‘Washington, Dec. 16.—An unusually severe earth shock estimated to be 2,800 miles in an east-westerly direc- ticn from Washington was recorded early today on the seismograph at Georgetown university. The record- ing of the shock began at 7:25 a. m., |the maximum intensity Was reached at 8:07 a. m. and it still was in pro- gress at 9:50 a. m. The disturbance was described by the Rev. Father Francis A. Tondorf, director of the Georgetown seismological observatory, as the worst recorded here in two years. Thel distance f 2,800 miles ; from Washington estimated by Father Tondorf would indicate the location ot the disturbance to be in the United States near the Pacific coast, if to the west, or in the vicinity of the Azores if to the east. | Chicago, Dec. 16.—An earthquake, the severest recorded here in two years, was registered today on the seismograph at Chicago University. The center of the disturbance was es- timated at 3,080 miles from Chicago. Mercantile Bureau Officials Named— . Annual Banquet Plans to Be Made At Meecting Tomorrow Afternoon. ranging the affair are: D. McMillan, In | general chairman; Wiliam C. Kran of | owitz. advertising ana publicity; Ike | Black, G. P. Spear, P. K. Rogers, . | W. Pelton, speakers committee; . W. Christ, H. C. Wilson, J. C. Loomis, | F-'B. Rau, G. H. Dyson, tickct com- | mittee; H. E. Erwin, E. J. Porter, G. | K. Macauley, d'nner committee. | The committee in charge of the' Christmast Tree celebrat'on, held a meeting at 4 o'clock this afternoon. Concerns Bridgeport Announce Policy Short Layoff at Christmas Time. | Briageport. Dec. 16.—Three of the {large factories will be closed here for the mext two or three weeks, it was learned today. The Remington Arms-Unon Metallic Cartridge Co. Which has been operating three days clased down last night to after New Year. Three thousand five hundred men are affect- | ed. | The Singer Co. sewin= machine { manufacturers will clo tonig til January 15. The company employs 2,000 worker: The Bassick Co., employing 500 hands, has closed until after New | Year, it was announced. SUPERSTITIOUS? RATHER! Quebee, Dec. 16.—Two American tugs bound for New York, by way of the St. Lawrence river, will have to winter Quebec becaus the crews | went on sirike here after reflocting on | n never finish its journey. . THOSE WHO DODGED ?_RAFT ORFL Complaint Sent To I “AT HOME’ TO GERMAN, ~ Agains ' Head of American Judiciary Committ Department Of Ji Is Making No He: t 150,000 Appears Today to Claim of Former and Navy Men Fg ernment Bonus. ‘Washington, Dec. that the war department action looking to the pro draft evaders and dese! filed with the house judicl mittee today by. represents service men’s organizations. mittee is considering a bill the statute of limitation to six years for prosecutio 16 ,lators of the selective ambassadors,”” approached Ambassador ' Claim 150,000 Vio William G. Murdock, adjutant of the American Pennsylvania and H. H. Legion’s legislative com clared that the war.de done nothing but prom tions” of more than 1! evaders and deserte regulations. They also the department of justice little progress in dealing Wi er 150,000 men whom the had violated the service act, punishable under crimin rather than military laws. ‘The committee left the the chairman’s hands and expected to write the information on these Fighting for Claims of former service grant from congress were | today by representatives of ican Legion at senate .final mittee hearings on - the ho! adjust the compensation ¢ ‘war veterans. Major Frederick U. Galb: Cincinnati, national comm the Legion, and Gilbert chairmdan of the Legion's committee sald the Legion present and demonstrate ity” of the claims of the that «congress should find of meeting the obligation. | Senator McCumber, ac! man, raised the question of ing action until 1922 or 192 upon Mr. Bettman said that Legion would “defend” of the house bill it would postponement. Mr. Bettman said the qu now “the expense of intern truism.” “It is not fair,” he conc saddle the expense of that on the service men and fight the battle and,then loss. We all may be for a retrenchment, but let's not at the time when the men cf at an economic disadvan | ot | Alexander : | them before she the prediction of a fortune teller at ir Detroit that one or the boats would | and SUSPECTED BURGLAR Three Other Men Wounded in Affray Between Police and at Huntington, N. Y. Huntington, N. Y., Dee. man was killed and three early today in an afiray constables and three susped glars who were being conve Huntington jail in an autong The dead man is Wilbur of New Rochelle, wnile Ja Constable Amza Biggs and feur, Russell Sisco, were Constable Charles Wenzell ai Summer, the third man und went through the exchange unscathcd. The shooting started on skirts of the town after the been picked up;with a suif which the constabl«s declan found stolen clothing and lig| EVIDENCE OF REAL Parcents of Girl, Known to d i, Walk Several Hundred See Her Before She Dies. Shreveport, La., walk ng several hundrel land from their home in t™ northwestern Arkansas, and his wife, ca shotgun and an umbrella, ré! Jy have arrived at Monroe, sponse >tters from their d critical 1 . U'nabl tickets, the Iroad made Journey weeks, sleceping under trees