New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 27, 1920, Page 1

- ESTABLISHED 1870. ."J!:W BR:L\!N. SOLDIERS’ BONUS BILL WILL COST ABOUT $2,300,000,000 ~ IFP. ASSED’ HOUSTONSTATES 1 Files Bond &&M and Takes Italian Force—s_(%si_ng in on Gity Secreury Of Treasury Professes Himself At &oss For Methods Of Obtaining This Revenue ‘ IfMea:ure Is Approved ‘Senator Smoot Urges Pas- ’u(e of Revenue Law Which “the Average Man Can Understand.” Washington, Dec. 27.-—Passage of \ the soldiers’ bonus will cost the gove Inment appoximately $2,300,000,000. ®his was the estimate givon by Soc- _mtary Houston today before the Sen- finance committee, considering the ors’ ald measure. Assuming All of the men would select one the four optional plans, Mr. Hous- estimated the cost of each of the plans .& follows w Adjusted service pay $1,312,000,000; Wsurance provisions $4,634,000,00 ‘ocational training ald $1,880,000,- Oos' farm and home development 0,000,000 {As the plans were optional, the erotary sald, allowing for the war- seloctions he arrived at his total imated cost of $2,300,000,000, HOow to Get Revenue, @ treasury secretary pl’?-«l puinst & wall” as to metho ing revenue to meet the outlay t would be required iIf the bill re enacted. | He did not attempt to discuss the yarious tax suggestions, asking ‘the nmittes to hear Dr. T. 8. Adams, Areasury economist and tax expert ‘who gnve & hensive resume of he wituation, referring frequent- Iy to Secretary Houston' G&u;‘n quéstion in his annual report. declared the internal reau faced problems in ping experts on the job. He satd men who were capable did not long. Smoot Recommendations, tor Smoot sald all those dif- “the real danger is that theseo got training in the revenue U then go out and help big vade tax payments.” Benatir Smoot sald all those dif- Ities could be avoided if a revenue iw which “the average man can pratand,” were passed by con- a ) The committes adjourned without tting & date for further hearings. - FLU EPIDEMIC UNLIKELY . S Public Health Servico Finds 2Mat Previous Vietims Are Tmmune For Soveral Years, ‘Washington, Dec. 27.—Influenza at- s onrry with them “a definite im- anity to subsequent attacks, lastin weral yoars,” according to concly ns reached by the public health oo after intensive study in the where the disease was epldemic 918-19. nasmuch as the epldemic of 1918 1919 affected so very large a pportion of the population,” the tement by Surgeon General Cum- ® added, “there would seem to be gable grounds for belleving that ould flu become prevalent here there (this winter) it would not ime the epidemic proportions of past two year: Dr. Cumming pointed out, however, t there was no way of definitely lling “whether this winter will ap8 Any recurrence of influenza epidemic form." ER IN DISTRESS Station Gots Word That Liner Neoods Tow Off Brest— Nurses Her. Dec. 17.~~A message was by Lloyd’'s wireless station at on Saturday from the steamer Hutchinson, saying: e lost propeller, latitude 46:10 30 west and need immediate position would, locate the%ves- ut 375 miles southwest of Drost. steumor Dochet sent a wireless to the Lisard station on ng for Hutchin. 10 is unknown.” KNOW DETTER. 27.~Mrs. Sarah he Ir 116 yeéurs old, was “as well as nearly asphyxia ay. She Is absent-mindedly the gis stove flame. An being revived In an hos- |SEEKING TO PROVE AN ALIBI IN KAGY CASE Brothers of Judge McGnn-f n Testify He Was Not l Near Scene of Murder. ' l Cleveland, Dec. 27.—Two brothers of Judge Willlam Gannon, on trial for the murder of Harold C. Kagy, will take the witness stand for the defense today and en- deavor to break down the testimony of Miss Mary 1. Neely, that she saw the fatal shot fired. Dr. J. F. McGannon will testify it would have been Impossible for Miss Neely to have seen the tragedy en- acted at Hamilton avenue and East Ninth street if she stood at the corner of Oregon avenue and east Ninth street, two blocks away, as she testi- | fled. | The cther brother, Dr. A. G. Me- Gannon, will swear he saw the judge soveral blocks from the scene of the murder at about 12:30 o’'clock -on the morning of the murder. It has been established the shot that killed l\uxv‘ was fired at 12:27 a. m. Indictments for perjury m.m“lm. out of testimony given by some wit- nesses in the Kagy case may be re- turned by the new grand jury. County Prosecutor Roland A. Bas- kin sald today that evjdence ln'.'nl\'-l ing several witnesses who testified in the trial of John W. Joyce, who was | acquitted of the Kagy murder; sev- eral who testifiql bofore the grand jury investigation and several wit- nesses In the McGannon trial will be left with his successor when Baskin quits the office on January 1. | ‘When court adjourned for luncheon, 'nine witnesses, including Dr. A .C. Mec- Gannon, a brother of the judge had testifiod for the defense. Dr_McGan- non testified he saw his brother three | blocks from the corner where Kagy | was shot only a few minutes before the tragedy. THE INNOCENT SUFFER Chicago Man, Wrongly Arrested as Murder Suspect, Freed But Shock doctor H. Me- Causes Death of His Sister, Chicago, Dec .27.—After the shock of his arrest as a murder suspect had caused the death of his sister, Mrs. Marie Ellsworth, and a serious bnnldnwn of his mother as his at- (orncy alleged, Paul Hansen, who sur- rendered last Friday when police be- sleged his home was a free man to- day. The police said they were unable to connect Hansen with the slaying f Paul J. Loberg, a jeweler shot last week during a holdup. Hansen's sister was taken seriously 1l when Hansen was arrested ten days aga on a charge of complicity in rob- bery. His setond arrest caused a fatal rolapse, the family charges. His moth- er has not yét been told of her daughter's death. SNOW PREVENTS TRIAL Alleged Whiskey Runners Unable to Appear in Willimantic Court—Case is Continued. Willimantic, Dec, ~—RBy telephone & “snow bound” report was made by ! Carl A. Limaura, of » Haven, to- day to the police here, when on his ar- rival was expected ta answer charges in the city court for “whiskey run- ning” and reckless driving. The others | who were expected to appear In the \ case were Tony Mazora, Charles Chip- | po, Toney Mandello and Rosa Vellaca, | all of New Haven. In expectation that the accused | will dig themselves out of the snow soon, the hearings were delayed until ‘Tnur-dly. Lincoln’s Bodyguard Is Dead in Waukegan | Chicago, Dec. 27.—Perry L. Austin, who wus picked by President Lin. | coln to merve as a member of his bodyguard, because he was the tal- lest man in General Winfleld Scott's cavalry, died today at his home in Waukegan, ill. Mr. Austin served on Lincoln's godyguard for Meven- teen months. He has spent the last fow ars lecturing in schools on patriotism = Lee sho several | FUNERAL DATE UN The funeral of Mrs. Penelope whose body was found on the of Lonk Beach, L. Tsland, days ago, has not as yot been cided upon. It Is thought that 1t will be held Wednesday or Thursday of this week DE \‘\ll RA? 27— Famonn de Valera, “pry Irish republic,” is not York, according to | ea rec "()(\u\ FOR FRISBIE & €0. ( Over Brokerage Firm’s Books 400 ACCOUNTS REGORDED Liabilities Are Reported as More Than a Million Dollars and Are Several Thou-amdis of Dolla Below This Amount, tford, X hnn'xlu filed today with the clerk court appointing Edw of Hartford recciver ompany, nto bankruptey Dee an orde 27.—J Haven federal W. Broder “rishie & Hartford brokers, who went last week Files Heavy Bond. cle TUnder the appointment, Broder has filed a bond of $50,000 and today took charge of the firm's accounts with a view to determining who art the creditors who will have the power of asking the appointmentof trustee over their interests in the firm. 400 Accounts on Books, There are about counts on the firm’s books. Their lia- bilities are more than a million dol- lars and assets some thousands low the liabilitie CAPTAIN CURTIS IS DEAD be- Stratford Judge and Former Captain in 76th Age of 30 Years. Division Passes Away at Stratford Conn., Dec. 27.—Howa W. Curtis, Judge of the town court son. of Supreme Court Justice How. J. Curtis, died here late last night fol lowing an illncss of heart trouble since last August. Deceased was 30 years old. He was a member of the law { firm of Garlick & Curtis of Bridgeport and was agcaptain in the 76th division during n..’ war. Judge Curtis leaves a wife, his father, a brother Lieutenant John T. Curtis recently graduated from West Polnt, and a siter Vieletta Curtisy In New Haven. NEW YORK! “NUFF SED” Three Daring Hold-ups Occ “Bridge of Sighs” a. Criminal Courts Building. New York, Dee. fes under the Sighs" connecti erminal courts h entries of the crime record. Wm, L. Trafford, clerk, men hiding in the shadow of the bridge had taken his watch and $13. Probation Officer James Russell re- ported that the same nght released on probation had been robbed of $40 and $18 respectively soon as they had left the shelter of the criminal courts building. Cold Wave Elscwh; Snow in This Sectmn Washington, Dec. 27.—Cold warnings were ordered today weather bur for the ©hio Tennessec the east guif The bure; forecast colder weather would practically all sections east of the Mississippi river within the next 36 hours except New England. Snow was forecast for tonight in the north At- lantic states, probably continuing to- morrow. —Three robber- famous “Bridge of the Tombs with the lding, were the first day on New York's a deputy court wa by nn valley sta much wu nd s. said overspread New Haven Woman Held As Clever Swindler New York, Dce The bail of Mrs. Ruth Ruickoldt, New Haven, 1‘nnn. held on a eharge of obtaining $1,000 under false pretenscs from Dr. E. T Sharpe, of Derby, Conn., today was increased to $10,000, when the court was informed she was want- ed for similar swindles in six states. One message, from Boston, said she was charged with theft of a $650 violin « Burglars Succeed in Ruining Lhuago Bank Chicago, the Dressel Comme bank waited in vain for open iy and when Andrew Dressel could creditors petitioned Judge Carpenter In federal district court to adjndge the bank bankrupt. The Chicago Title and Trust company was appoint Other bank officials bunk's funds had the operat and burglars d vears its doors to the president, not be found, the Dressel depleted through hold-up men past two ring th MOREY SUSTAINS INJURY Char of. Linc Is at the ) Britain General hosp.m with a broken ] by falling dewn a friend. H gt CTIC Assets | Mr. | 400 tndividual ac- | | derstood Under | reported that Friday night two | Herald “Ads” N Better Busin Ul FALLING BACKWARI] —No Shots Fired MON DAY DECEMBER 27; |BRODER IN CHARGE |IANNUNZIG'S ARMY 10WA CONGRESSMAN | 1920. ——SlXTEEN PAGES PRICE THREE FOR BUDGET SYSTEM Urges President-Elect Harding‘to; ' SYKES ARRESTED FOR Adopt This Measure Early DEMONSTRATIONS IN ROME RUSSIA’S ARGUMENTS HEARD Imlnuvli.\n Volunteers and Fiuman Legionaries Surrender After Fail- ing Captive Helian Warship— —N¢ Side Wants Bloodshed- D \\\l NZ10 TO HAN = Rome, Dec ported from Fiume Gabricle d'Annunzio, the insur- gent leader in that city, had been killed while trying to pre- vent a fight between his legion- and regular Italian soldiers. | * London, Ttalian govern- ment troopgs were today believed to he slowly but inexorably, closing the iron ring around iume. Reports from the city have been meagre but it appeared that the soldiers com- manded by General Caviglia had forced - c’Annunzian lines back into the outskirts or the cf Land and | sea forces began to move toward the | city yesterday. The land advance w | ma rom threc directions and 1 ance. D'An- wck as the ops moved ahead and d the poet soldier had ected his officers not to open fire the advancing forces until he personally given orders to that The Italian regulars were un- to have been under orders fire unless they were com- to do so. tod: Dec 27 | nunszio’® government tr it was declare on had | effect. not to pelled Surrender at Zara. | Paris, Dec. 27.—Fiuman legion- aries and Dalmatian volunteers at Zara, a port south of Fiume on the Dalmatian coast, have surrendered to Italian regulars, after failing in an attempt to capture the Italian warship Marsala. The volunteers boarded the vessel but the crew re- sistad capture and seized 27 of the legionaries, lJanding them at Ancona, jan Italian port on the western side |0f the Adriatic, shys a Havas de- spatch. Exc¢itement in Rome- Rome, ‘Dec. 26 —Crowds gttempted to hold demonstrations in this city in faver of Captain Gabriele d'An- i'nunzio toniglt, but strong detach- | ments of Royal Mounted guards | charged upon and dispersed those en- {Eaged in the manifestation. D'Aniun- “Down with the was frequently heard. s { La.or several nationalists, in re- | venge for the king up of the ' demonstrations, decided to put an end lt, a concert, being directed by Ser- glus Koussevisky in the Augusteum., Thney formed in a column and entered the building erying | “Viva Ttalian Fiume! | nunzio! The concert was interrupted and | several scuffles occurred between.the | invadebs and the audience. Prompt | intervention by the police re-estab- ‘1|.h. 1 order. Viva d’An- two men | 22 FINED AS RESULT OF RAID BY POLIGE Club Room in Fox’s Build- | ing Was Used For Gamb- ! ling, Authorities Say. | William C. Hart and Patrick Howely, Edward Thomas Storey broke into a poker game at the rooms of the Hard- ware City Social club in the Fox theater building last night and placed 32 of those present under arrest. This morning, Patrick C. Bridgett, presi- dent of the organization, was fined $75 for allowing gambling on the premises while the following paid fines of $3 and costs as frequenters: George West, Charles ierman, George Newton, Joseph Felt, Samuel Johnson, Samuel | Harry Lord, Frank Bennett, rph Talberge, Michael Gaben, \Helmvl Landon, John Higham, Sam- uel Blum, Peter Sirke, Harr; Jacob Berman, Louis Mas Mesky and James Kennedy. of appeamnce to answer charges Doyle and Oscar Swenson lorfflted bonds of cach. The names of the frequenters were given to the police as printed above but there is a ques- tion as to the bona fide nature of the cognomens given by those under ar : in fact one of those charged w zed to give his own name in court this mornir when he unwittingly (Continued on Page Ten) men Kiley and Conductor of Chicago Opera Company Advises Harding to Resume Trade | Relations with Soviet Russia With- out Recognizing the Government. Marion, O., Dec. 27.—Congressional appropriations and the ‘adoption of a budget system in government affairs was discussed today by President-elect Harding with Congressman James W. Good, of Iowa, chairman of the House appropriation committee. Good Makes Suggestions. Mr. Good will leave Marion for Washington late this afternoon. To- morrow, he said, he expects to report out the sundry civil bill, carrying ap- propriations not over $385,000,000. “My suggestion to Senator Harding wa sthat the best possible budget sys- tem be secured at once and later it may be modified if circumstances war- rant,”” Mr. Good said. Would Resume Trade. Arguments for resumption of trade with Russia were placed hefore the President-elect by Max Rabinoff, con- ductor of the Chicago Opera company, who was an economic adviser to the Baltic states during the Paris peace conference. He said trade relations could be resumed without recognizing the Soviet government, and urged co- operation of this country with the Russian co-operative societies. HELD IN $24,000 BONDS Negro Gunman in Springficld, With Long Police Record, Accused of Shooting Patrolman L. H. Aldrich. Springfield, Mass.,, Dec. 27.—Wil- liam Hood, a negro gunman with a long police record, was held .in bonds af lM 000 when arraigned today on 0L X assawlt with infent to 2“ ~ and. carrying & loaded 00d was arrested yesterday by a squad of officers, who found him hiding beneath a bed. He is alleged to have shot Patrolman L. H. Aldrich in the leg in a pistol battle Saturday morning, when the officer surprised two negroes attempting: to rob a white man, Lonnie Johnson, arrested at thae time of the shooting, is charged with assault on the officer. Aldrich is in a hospital. TROUBLE IN MERTDEN Mayor and Oity Officials Must Show Court Reasons Why Certain Build- ing|Does Not Get Water Service: den, Dec. 27.—Mayor Daniel J. Donovan and his public works commissioners, Colonel C. F. Rock- well, Major W. H. Lyon, John M. Harmon and Rapsom L. Baldwin, to- gether with the superintendent of public works, James A. Toner, re- ceived as Christmas presents papers in a mandamus action brought by Russell White and Raymond A. Stuart, summoning them to apnear in the New Haven superior court next Monday and tell why they refuse to recognize a city council order giving water service to a business building recently crected by the plaintiffs on Pratt street. White and Stuart ap- pealed to the council over the heads of the mayor and the public works board and at its November meeting the council voted that the building be furnished with scity water. The mayor has objected to the building being too near the sidewalk. 200 LIVES IMPERILLED ‘Women and Children Partially Over- come by Smoke During Fire in Cin- cinnati Hotel—All Are Saved. Cincinnati, Dec. 27.—More than a score of women and children were par- tially overcome and a panic among the | 200 guests was narrowly averted dur- ing a fire in the Burnet House here early this morning. The fire originated in a store room in tife bascment of the hotel and with- in a few minutes clouds of smoke filled the hallways of the five upper floors. Firemen succecded in rescuing all ot the occupants of the building, how- ever, and the fire was confined to the basemet. ANNOUNCES ENGAGEMENT. Mrs. Robert Gubbins of 108 Sey- mour street announces the engage- ment of her sister, Miss Elizabeth Gal- vin, to Wildam J. Daley of Lafayette street. Miss Galvin is employed at the Corbin Cabinet Lock company office, and Mr. Daley is an electrician at the | New Britain Machine company. HOUGH oRE] | EMERGENCY TARIFF BILL HOUSE HAS SAME RESUL SHOWING RED FLAG TO HIS BAD DOCTRINES Self Styled “Jehovah of the Tabernacle of David” in Meshes of Law. Denver, Colo., Dec. 27.—A petition, charging Joshua Sykes, alleged self- styled “Jehovah of the tabernacle of David,” with contributing to the de- pendency of minor children and another charging a woman member of his flock with neglecting her chil- dren, re filed in the juvenile court here today as an outgrowth of charges made Friday by Chief of Police Ham- ilton Armstrong against Sykes. One petition charged that two children were neglected by their parents because of their adherence to Sykes teachings. The other was filed by Everett Lampert, who said his wife spent most of her time at the taber- nacle neglecting their children, and that she refused to recognize his as her husband. BEATMAN—BESSOFF Local Girl Weds Hartford Man at Emmanuecl Synagogue—Couple Will Make Their Home in Capitol Oity. Raymond D. Beatman of Hartford and Miss Rae Bessoff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Bessoff of Tremont street, were married yesterday after- noon at 4 o'clock at the Emmanuel Synagogue, Hartford. Rabbli Abram Nowack officiated. Miss Pauline Bes- soff, a sister of the bride, was maid ot honor; the Misses Mth and Bessie Beatman, sisters of 'the: bridegraom, ‘were bridesmaids, and Louis Dubowy ‘of this city was best m, Israel and | Samuel Beatman, Brothers of the bridegroom were ushers. The bride was dressed in white charmeuse trimmed with lace and wore a veil with pearl crown. She carried a bouquet of bridal roses and lilies of the valley. ' A turquoise blue and silver gown ‘was worn by th emaid of honor, who carried a bouquet of narcissus. The bridesmaids’ dresses were of pink satin. They carried pin: sweet peas. Mr. and Mrs. Beatman will make their home in Hartford upon their return from a honeymoon. Mr. Bate- man is prominent in state Y. M. H. A. circles. The bride is a prominent local resident. LIEN ON BOYS’ CLUB Kocal Contracting Company Now De- funct Is One of Two Seeking Pay- ment for Materials and Dabor. The White & Clark and the B. H. Hibbard contracting companies have filed notice with the town clerk of a mechanics’ lien upon the proper- ties of the New Britain Boys' club at East Main and Center streets: The complaint alleges that materials were supplied and work was done on the new building of the club, payment for which was due November 20. As yet the building companies have not been remunerated for the work or materials. The amount of money sought is $2,340. Man Drops Dead As He Walks to Work Waterbury, Dec. 27.—Manuel Fer- nanl:s, 41, an employe of the New York, New Haven and Hartford rail- road, dropped dead on the railroad tracks today, while walking to work. He was a member of a work train crew. Heart disease was the cause of death. Fernandes was a Portu- guese and had been in this country three years. Automobile Crashes Into Trolley; Three Are Hurt! Fairfield, Con Dec. 27-—Three men were injured, one seriously to- day, when an automobile in which they were riding collided with a trolley car in' the Stratfield district. Felix Sarzynski sustained fractures of the ribs and internal injuries, while Frederick Schnell and Fred Bernaski were less severely hurt. Special Train Will Be Put On For Assemblymen New Haven, Dec. 27.—The New Haven road announced today that it would put on a special legislative train from this city to Hartford, leaving here at 9:59 a. m., on session days. It will be a train out of New ‘ork city at 7:45 a. m., and making for legislators beginning at and reaching Hartford at i NK CLOSES. Deinocrats, Led | Hitchcock, Las Vicious Attack Is AnsweredByl ber, Smoot & Republicans ‘é‘y For Revenue Of ponents Call It and Really An Em £ * ‘Washington, Dec. 37. and Democratic leaders ate clashed today over emergency tariff bill. Characterizing the me embargo bill and a “shocki tion,” to restrict American Senator Hitchcock, of Neb ing Democatic leader p the bill, instead of being tariff measure to the fi tee, be sent to the comn tee. He charged that the proposed to rush measure, practically eration. Acting Chairman McCu finance committee, Senator Utah, and other Republi denied that the legislati plated embargoes. Senator promised “fair and‘ adequ eration” of the bill next stated that, in its present ‘would not support it ‘“‘unds sideration.” . “Suicidal,” Says B Senator Hitchcock sald | policy was “suicidal.” "We are a creditor nati have a market for our sald. “What we need aboy t0'd6 business with other n 1o raise tariff barriers to prei nations from paying part debts with their products.’ Senator McCumber, said bill's aatual' protecti dian wheat when' th‘_ change was conside cents a bushel. g Senator Hitchcock -M Ca one of America’s best custo ing twice as much as it United States. McCumber Makes Senator McCumber nearly the entire Canadian plus was coming to this cot the same time when we are find a market for ours. e must close the top of rel.fim added, “while we are off olir surplus from the bott: Senator Smoot declared the| was a revenue one “pure and and said he questioned whi tor Hitchcock was acting faith” in moving referenc bill to the eommerce comn Can’t Filibust Senator Gerry, of Rhode democratic member of the committee, declared the lation was unsound fund cutting off international b purchase of American produc Parliamentary obstruction newed by Senator Harrison, clared that he would “incl thiig in the bill which will def Efforts of republican le end today what they describ democratic filibuster again house emergency tariff measu unavailing. Fight is Oontinued. A democratic motion te measure to the commerce co instead of the finance commit laid on the table by a vote 12 but Senator Harrison, de} of Mississippi, promptly 0 refer the measurg to the Commerce Com on and over the bill was continued. Acting Chairman McCumber finance committee opposed effd the democrats to have the bl ferred to some other commit he told the senate -that he wo pose the measure in its present] Chief Postal Inspector For New England! Boston, Dec. 27.—The death’ home in Medford of Hal B. chief post office Inspector fi England and a nephew of the federate guerilla chief John §. by, became known at ' the fi building today. His most imp activities recently were in the fraud, Mosby's investigation fu; ing the basis on which the pro was sentenced to five years for f ulent use 6f the malls. State Churches Are to - Talk of Sunday Mea New Haven, Dec. 27.—To mine the trend of public opinia wards further Sunday legislati conference will be held here by, State Federation of Churches on, 16. The program has not be ned as yet but it is expected ol