New Britain Herald Newspaper, March 5, 1921, Page 1

| RRPTRNER Dy AN TABLISHED 1870. NE\V BRlTAlN CONNECTICUT SATURDAY MARCH 5, 1921. —TEN PAGES TY MEETING PASSES TWO PLATOON AND TAX RATE OF 22.1 AT RIOTOUS SESSION | ON GREAT FORTRESS mons, dissatisfied With Mayor’s Ruling, Seek- ing Injunction to De- clare Action Void. SO WANTS CURTIS BTED FROM OFFICE ief of Police, Called Upon Eject Disturbers, Does Not Act For Fear of Start- ing Riot. ono-act political farce in which or Orson F. Curtis, Lawyer Henry foki and Lawyer Michael A. Sex- played the leading roles with F. Chamberiain, . 8. McMahon, Isa- e Simons, Willlam Earle and Jo- h Spilth as the subordinate char- ors and in which a howling mob more than 3,000 men and women an important part, put over mill tax-rate coupled with an onal four-tenths of a mill for two platoon system in, fire ment at the Stato AJmory last The crfowd was most unruly thking a delight in “‘raz- he many speakers who at- to take the floor, whether #poke for or against the budget mitted by the board of finance taxation. The police worked perspiration beamed upon their An an effort to keep the crowds And at one time the meeting tomporarily halted whilo Chief Polles Willlam J. Rawlings took floar as representative of law and ‘Or ::q.l’:u to the men to re- n uring the meeting. ‘Wants to Oust Mayor. ly Indignant at what . he h ‘l WaS & brazen display of par- Director Isadore Simons of )'0' Britain Taxpayers' Protec- assoclation, which was responsi- | (Chntinued on Fifth Pago). JUNCTION WILL BE SSUED, SAYS SIMONS es City Meeting Illegal —Will Advise Ignoring Its Action. () Isadore Simons, late this afternoon his return from Hartford, said he had conferred with the law of Tuttle, Golman and Marks, loptive to bringing injunction pro- ings against the city of New Brit- restraining the collection of the as adopted last night. Mr. Sim- sald that the lawyers were draw- up tho injunction papers, which Id probably be presented to a ige of the superior court late to- or the first thing Monday morn- ht. { ‘ommenting on the subject, Mr. ons sald that the injunction will lher advise that the manner {n lch the city moeting was conduct- last night was illegal, and that Al the matter of the tax rate has put before the people of New In a fulr and impartial man- the payers of New Britain 1d refuse legally to pay, accord- to the rate as levied. Mr. Simons’ remarks were not tem- A with any great amount of ex- ment or gesticulation. His ref- co to the manner in which the ting was conducted was along the | of hundreds of othors who were nt, and who iIn discussing the o today, gave vent to their feel- s In no uncertaln way At the door of Lawyer M. A. Sex- was lald much of the eriticiam for flasco. P. 8. McMahon and other hers openly stated today that had not been for the former legal asso- of the Taxpayers' association, stood an excellent chance of the before the public at the mid this afternoon that Ing & conference of Mayor Cur- ¥F. 8. Chamberiain and Lawyer ton late yesterday afternoon, It announced that the rate would be opted at the scheduled city meet. ROES INTO BANKRUPTOY. on, March 5.—The Continental roducts Corp., a holding company pr. several large sugar Cconcerns A veluntary petition in bank- today. Liabilities were placed 8 and assets at $704,837. ’ 100 YR. OLD YOUNGSTER MISSING; GETS LOST AS HE GOES TO BUY SMOKES. —— New York, March 5-—A city- wide police search was in- stituted today for Abraham Brown, 100 years old, missing since he bought a package of cigarettes in a Bronx store yes- terday morning. His 76 year old daughter with whom he lved, sald he was accustomed to taking long morning walks, was very active and she feared he had met with foul play. HUGHES SWORN IN AS SEC. OF STATE Other Members of Cabinet Also Take Oath of OMice HARDING AT DESK EARLY New Chief Exccutive Time Dictating to Stenographer, Then Has Conference With Wallace and Herbert Hoover, Washington, March 6. —Charles Evans Hughes of New York became secretary of state at 9:53 a. m. today. He was sworn In at the state depart- ment by Associate Justice Day of the supreme court. The brief ceremony was performéd in the presence of Bainbridge Colby. the retiring secretary; Under-Secre- tary Davis; Henry P. Fletcher, who has been named under-secretary, oth- er officlals of the department, and a few especially invited guests. The guests included Mrs. Hughes and her son, Chdrles E., Jr. Mr. Col- by's last official act was to count- ersign the warrant of office of Mr. Hughes and the new see- retary's first official act was to (Continue on Ninth Pago.) ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION | o e e Former Senator Hénderson of Nevada Shot, But is Not Dangerously ‘Wounded. Washington, March 5.~—~Former Sénator Henderson of Nevada: was shot through the wrist today in his office in the semate office buillding by Charles A. Grock, a former resident of Nevada. The senator was given medical treatment and his assailant was locked up by the police. Grock, who is 65 years old and lves in Takoma Park, Maryl city, told the police that 25 years ago the former senator was counasel for him in a land case and that the shoot- | ing was an outgrowth of that. senator apparently was not danger- ously wounded. Lejeune to Continue Commander of Marines Washington, March 5.—Major Gen. Lejeune, commandant of the marine corps. will be renominated for that post by President ' Harding and permanent rank.of major general in the corps will be urged for Brig. General Barnett, former commandant, it was learned today following a con- ference between the president and Bdwin Denby who was to take office as secrotary of the navy alter in the day, ACTION NOT FINAD. Action taken on the cutting of the numerical meeting of the charter revision com- mittes was not final, Mayor Curtis ex- plained today. A public hearing will be held Monday evening and all the | matter under consideration will again be discussed. Sperxis Some | d, near this The ; strength of the common | council which was taken at tho last IRUSSMN REBELS [N | “OUT OF FRYING PAN, INTO FIRE,” IS WAY FRENCH PRESS SEES U. S. CHANGE Disappointed When Harding Makes No Definite An- nouncement of European Policy — British Editors, Not So Pessimistic, Think America Will Join League. SUGGESSFUL DRIVE {Kronstadt Falls Into Hands of { Anti-Soviet Forces as Revolu- tion Gains Strength 'MOSCOW AND PETROGRAD PICTURED AS HOTBEDS Reports Reaching London Are Con- flicting, But Majority Indicate That Uprising Is Spreading Steadily— Capital Citics Said to Be Center of Wild Disorders and In Hands of Revolutiopary Leaders. Washington, March §.—Official in- formation that the soviet fortress at Kronstadt had fallen into the hands of revolutionary troops was received today by the Finnish legation. Reports Conflicting. London, March 5.—News reaching London on the internal situation in Russia continues conflicting, but the reports of uprisings were reiterated today and enlarged upon. This evening's newspapers print a dispatch from Helsingfors which de- clares the anti-soviet outbreak has not been suppressed, but on the con- | trary is spreading. The message as- serts that both Moscow and Petro- grad are in the hands &0 the revolu- tionista. These reports follow denials in offi- cial Moscow wireless messages re- | cently that there were any disturb- ances in either of the cities. Condition Serious. Reports from Scandinavian sources received Friday declared conditions in Moscow and Petrograd were seri- ous, some of the reports stating that there was a pronounced movement among the troops against using force in dealing with the revolutionaries. BANKING GHAPTER BANQUET | First Annnal Event to Be Held March i1 at Illu Gub—&penkcn to Be Heard On Friday evening, March 11, the employes and officers of the New Brit- aip banks will enjoy a banquet at the Enu club, marking the first annual | event of the New Britain Chapter of American Institute of Banking. The dinner will be served at 7 o'clock following a reception to Stuart D. I Beckley, president of the National In- stitute of Banking, and cashier of the City National Bank of Dallas, Texas. L. A. Sprague, president of the local chapter, has also secured A. J. Sloper of the National Bank to speak on the relationship of the institute to work { in the local banks. Rey. John L. Davis, pastor of the Methodist church, will give a short talk on “Why a Bank Clerk Should Be Happy." President Beckley will dwell large- ly upon the work of the chapters throughout the country. He was chos- | en to head the national organization at the recent convention at Boston. ! There are 93 members in the New l l extended an invitation to bring guests with them. DRIVE TO FREE DEBS National Campaign to Free Him and Other Political Prisoners Announc- od in Boston. Boston, March 5.—A natienal cam- palgn to gain the release of Eugene V. Debs and all other “political pris- oners,” the opening of headquarters in Washington with an amnesty lob- by on duty there: and a demonstra- tion. at the capital on April 13, the second anniversary of Debs' impris- onment, were announced by the Na- ! tional Executive committee of the soclalist party tod The committee began a three days’ session at which plans for the campaign were to be furthered and a movement In opposi- tion to the open shop to be advanced. | Mother Holds Daughter’s Hands on Hot Stove in Endeavor to Make Her Confess to Petty Thefts |a bullet wound. Judge George W. Klott found occa~ sion at this morning's session of the Juvenile court to severely censure the mother of a 13 year old girl when it came out in court that the woman had held the child’s hands on a het stove until they blistered, in an efs fort to draw from her a con!—o. She admitted taking money to the“ amount of $33 from the East street | school. The girl ran away and was | picked up In New York -city last | week. She was placed on probation | with a warning. A 13 year old truant boy :as also lectured and placed on probation. He | was “rnad that if he came t¢ court 5. Paris, March —Newspapers of this city in commenting today upon the address delivered at Washington vesterday by President Harding, ap- peared to feel the change in Ameri- can administration is “from the fry- ing pan into the fire” as far as Europe ' is concerned. Disappointment over the fact that Mr. Harding failed to make definite statements regarding his attitude on important affairs in| sERMANS WILL MAKE THEIR OFFER MONDAY Teutons Believed to be Busy Draw- ing Up New Proposals for Allies. London, March 5.—Germany’s real offer will be forthcoming on Monday, when her delegates appear before the supreme allled council to deliver the ans.’er of the Berlin cabinet to the Allled ultimatum presented on Thurs- day, it was said in some quarters here today. It was declared that the Ger- man representatives were busy while the confergnce was marking time in formulating fresh proposals. Premier Lloyd George conferred yesterday with Admiral Sir David Beatty, commander of the fiect, on the situation which would arise should the Allies decide to apply penalties to Germany. Authoritative informa- tion was claimed by the Daily Sketch that in case of a blockade both the North Sea and the Baltic would be the scenes of a naval demonstration, and that Great Britain in concert with France had made all prepara- tions to establish a nA¥al cordon along the German coast. Europe was evident. “No word for the Allies,” sald the Petit Parisfen, | “thejr names were not even mention- ed. No charge against the Germans, ‘who probably with their accustomed obtuseness, interpret this silence as encouragement.” Emphasis was laid on Mr. Hard- ing’s protectionist intentions by the ! Echo de Paris, which said: “That per- | haps was the most positive part of the | (Continued on Tenth Page.) AMERICANT. & T. CO. | HAS BIG EARNINGS | During Past Year the Total Earnings | of This Concern Amounted to $103,946,988. New York, March 5.—Total earn- ings of the American Telephone and Telegraph Co. for 1920 amounted to $103,946,988, acvording to the de- tailed report issued today. Expenses aggregated $38,260,084, leaving net earnings of $70,686,904. Deduction of interest, dividends and appropriations for contingencies leaves a balance added to surplus of $8,444,423 as against $4,039, 457 in 1919, The claim is made by the com- pany’s officials that while it is third in amount of stock outstanding among all American rporations, it js first in the numbef of holders of common stock and Hi the widest distribution of ownership of any cor- poration. Incidentally it claims to have more women shareholders than men. Dividends at the rate of 8 per cent annually have been paid for | the past 14 years. SUPPOSED ALCOHOL PROVES WATER, BUT IT COSTS RUM RUNNERS SMALL FORTUNE Learn . They Were Out of $2,500 Only After Being Arrested At Stam- ford. Stamford, March 5.—Federal prohibition officers were the subjects of a joke today. But thé size of the Joke was insignificant compared with what it was on someone else. The officers seized a truck on which they thought they had found 240 gal- lons of alcohol. They took in charge Charles Meyer, of South Fourth street, | Brooklyn and Lewis Dinetz, of Harnsdale street, Brooklyn. On the truck at first glace the cargo looked like fifty or more empty barrels. looking the barrels over they found 48 five gallon cans of supposed al- cohol. Who's the Joke on? the officers got the truck “alcohol” was leaking When into town the | t e t Britain chapter and they have been : [rOm thie cans. This led to a test of the fluid which was found to be water. The officers had a laugh and thought they were the victims of a joke. The truckmen were released. The latter, however, got a greater surprise when told that they were carrying water for they said $2,500 was paid in New York for the *“al- cohol” which was being sent to Bridgeport. Other Arrests Made The officers in seizing two roadsters got 90 gallons of high proof alcohol. The men were held in $500 bonds each, They gave the names of Frank Raino, New York city, Samuel Miro, Brooklyn, Harry Austin, Springfield, Mass., and Joseph Solomon, Hartford. H ' General March, Chief Of Staff Has Resigned Washington, March 5.—Major Gen. March, chigf of staff, today handed his resignation to John W. Weeks, the new secretary of war, (o take effect at the pleasure of Presi- dent Harding. Secretary Weeks in- structed Gen. March to continue as | chief of staff until rurther orders. FIND SUICIDE'S BODY. New York, March 5.—The body of ! a well dress man of distinguished appearance was found today in Cen- tral Park, his forehead pierced with Near the body was found a 45 calibre revolver. He was apparently about 35 years old. EMPLOYES LAID OFF. Bridgeport, March 5.—The Loco- mobile Co. of Almerica today laid off 350 men owing to an oversupply of stock. There are 450 men now work- ing. ] i 'W CHAMBER . TO DISCUSS TAXES' Special Committee Will State’s Fipancial Problems and New Legislation. Hartford, March B5.—Announce- ment was made today by President | Stanley H. Bullard of the Connecti- cut Chamber of Commerce of the appointment of a special committee ;on taxation. The first meeting will { be held Tuesday next at four o’clock at the offices of the chamber in this city. . Members of the committee which is expected to take a prominent ! part in the conservation and study ! of the state’s financial problems, are Fred R. Fairchild, professor of po- litical* economy, Yale; Harry V. Whipple, president Merchants Na- | tional bank, New Haven; Samuel Fer- | guson, vice-president Hartford Elec- | { tric Light Co.; Shiras Morris, presi- | ! dent Hart and Hegeman Mfg. Co., | Hartford; Joseph W. Alsop, Avon; | Willlam Bro Smith, counsel Travelers Insurance Co., Hartford; D. J. Glazier, treasurer and secretary Hart- ford Insurance Co.; Henry M. Shar- tenberg, president Shartenberg and Robinson Co., New Haven. The pur- pose of this newly formed committee, President Bullard said, was for the purpose of studying taxation bills in the general assembly.and to observe and follow the course of taxation and co-operate with any other associa- tion or organization now engaged in { similar work. Wilson Now Busy With His Domestic Duties Washington, March §.—Word came today from the home of Woodrow | Wilson that the former president ap- ! parently had suffered no ill effects from his trip yvesterday to the capitol. Mr. Wilson was up at the usual hour this morning and busied himself | about his new home, directing the hanging of pictures and arrangement of furniture. Discuss FORESTRY OLASS CLOSES, New Haven, March b5.—Exercises closing the course of the senior class in forestry at Yale were held this noon in Marsh hall. The class goes to Louisiana to put in several months at field work. SHERIFF DIES, Lakeville, March 5.—William B. Perry, 82, a deputy sheriff here for 40 vears .up till six years ago, died last night. He was tax collector 49 years and was in the house in 1879. His |- 'GOSTA RIGAN ARMY !a hotel in West 47th | Woodward had a PRICE TH | PANAMA-COSTA RICA S¢ IS FIRST BUSINESS NEW SECRETARY DISCU CROSSES FRONTIER Reported 0vemmmng North- eastern Section of Panama CABLE CENSORING ORDERED Messages to These Countries to Be Closely Watched — Capital Panama Provinte Falls Into Hands of Invaders. Panama, March 5. Press.)—Costa Rican forces have crossed the Panama frontier and appear to have over-run the north- eastern section of the province of of (By Associated | Bocas del Torro. National defense measures passed final reading in the national as- sembly yesterday and will become laws upon approval by President Porras. They authorize the expen- diture of $100,000 for arms, the' for. mation of a national army of what- ever strength the president decides and the flotation of a $500,000 inter- nal Toan for ten years at 7 per cent. Many foreigners in’ Panama are joining a legion that is being or- ganized by John F. Sheridan. Panama Troops Dcfeated. San Juan del Sur, Nic, March 5, (By the Associated Press.)—Bocas del Torro, capital of the Panama province of the same name and situated at the southern end , of Columbus Island off the east coast of Panama has been taken by Costa Rican forces. Many casualties were inflicted upon the Panaman troops and the Costa Ricans took 160 prisoners, it is said in reports reach- ing here. | Cables Are Censored New Yorki March b5.—Censorship | has been established on all cable Mmessages to and from ~Costa Rica and Bolivia, the All-American Cables;| Inc., announced today. All messages must be in “plain language or the code must be indicated—diplomatic messages excepted,” the announce- ment said. t CHORUS GIRL A SUICIDE Jumps From Fifth Story, After Say- 'Hughes Also sideration lem Arising - land of Yap. APPROVES SE} WARSHIPS - No Formal Si New Policies Given Out 1 Conference ‘Washington, Ma ama-Costa Rica situ first subject. taken Charles Evans Hugh taken oath as secreti spent an hour close Under-Secretary D Fletcher, who is to der-secretary, and ‘White House to see ing. Hughes Mr. hour with the pres the conference John' new secretary of wi In his talk his visit tp the Hughes w; pressed IDD the retiring sec dering warships s the Canal Zone to tion to American in was cussed between 1 Davis and the ne ported to have & the action of the the controversy. mui ¥ H . be ing Good-bye to Man Who was ' Such is Registered With Her. New York, March 5.— Bonnie ‘Woodward, a 26 year old chorus girl, Jumped from a fifth story window of street - early today and was instantly killed. L Although Medical Examiner Nor- ris gave a verdict of suicide a man who told the police he was John F. Berlin, proprietor of a Johnstown, Pa., hotel was held for further ques- tioning. Berlin sald he registered with the girl at the hotel last Tues- day. After last night’s performance Ber- lin said, Miss Woodward came to the hotel at 2 o'clock this morning later than usual. Almost immediately aft- | erward, he said, the actress walked to the window said “Good-bye Billie” and then leaped out before he could reach her. Another member ot the chorus, a Miss Steele, told the police that Miss step-brothér in Ironton, O. She a!ao was known as *Bonnie Storms.” MASONS HONOR HARDING - President Elected to Membership In Tall Cedars of Lebanon, a Nauga- tuck Valley Organization. Waterbury, March 6.—President Warren G. Harding was last night elected to membership in the Tall Cedars of Lebanon, an order composed of Masons in the Naugatuck valley. The annual banquet was held in this city and the vote electing President Harding an honorary member was unanimous. A telegraph of notifica- tion was sent to the president. With a large painting of the capitol as a background ‘inauguration ceremon- ies”” were held at the banquet. Mem- bers impersonated Presidents Wilson and Harding and members of their cabinets. Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover was impersonated by Lieut.-Governor Charles A. Temple- ton. Famous Cello Player to Give Coneut Here. A. M Alderman A.'M. out strongly in Health Superint | alleged action is ing but taking p of the state statuts use of bob veal. Th that Dr. Harris pe which were under ! superintendent hatve the meat t: for sale. So lax an ¢ state statutes saw fit to so 1 quarantine laws | the alderman exi a letter to Dr. He either for a denial’ oy of the num Mt a most unusual killed the calves to cessary for his fan animals representt When he found he appealed for superintendent. ' for the man and move the calves would be sold in N the weight limit Harris has reported state department. FAMOUS ‘Was Only Ome: ta Law from: New Haven, come to Yale um of Cayetano Ai the Philipp ot doc PIL