New Britain Herald Newspaper, March 22, 1921, Page 1

LENS, IOTED But JCTIONS Indicate | \ / - Tariff and Tax Revision Will Be _Principal Subjects, Though Transportation and Immigration Will Also Come Up. Washington, March 22.—A procla- [Alsghuler | mation convening congress in special i One the session at noon April 11 such communication as may be made by the executive” was issued today | by President Haral at Into | 3 that the Al- n for per- e olght bject to win the hich {lrlu refused oubinet It was it of a résulted y by the h the c- the o ith I ' more than 1,0 Tariff and tax reviffon will be the principal subjects before the new congress, but many other important subjects, including the transportation problem, regulation of the and coal industries a immigration restriction are ewpected to be taken up. None of the subjects to be con- sidered was & mentioned in ‘the call for the session, the text of which follows: Text of the Call. “Whereas public interests that the congress of the should be convened in at 12 “o'clock noon on day of April, 1921, to communication as may the executive: “Now, -therefore, I, Harding. President of States of America, do claim and declare that an extraor- dinary occasion requires the con- gress of the United States to con- vene in axtra session at the capitol in the City of Washington on the eleyenth day of April, 1921, at 12 require United States extra session the eleventh receive such be made by Warren G. the United hereby pro- o'clock noon, of which all persons | who shall at that time be entitled to act as members thereof are here- by required to take notice.” ’ NEW YORK POLICE IN FIGHT ON DRUG RING German, English and Japan- ese Businessmen Al- leged Implicated. P Eu— New York, March 22.—Opentng of & fight to curb the traffic of an inter- national ‘drug ring said to be headed by husinessmen of Germany, Japan and England was annoupced here to- day by Dr. Carleton Simon, special deputy police commissioner. Declaring high ranking officers of steamships p between New York and Mediterran®an and South Ameri- can ports, have been transporting drugs to this gountry, Dr, Simon said many railde are planned and develop- ments of a startling nature expected. | The crews of six steamships now are under survelllance, he added. The deputy police commissioner waid the leaders of the ring had been identified but that action against them was Impossible as the laws of their countries do not prohibit traficking in narcotics. In the anti-narcotic drive here 0 arrests have been made and millions of dollars’ worth of drugs seized. Although the illegal drug trade has been broken, Dr. Simon asserted the work of his bureau is not only to continue here but is to he enlarged to meet the problems'in other big cit- fes in America and abroad. By means of an international bu- rean of eriminal records now being established, all data concerning drug erooks is to be ready for cities where “leads’ pointing to New York might be uncovered, the commissioner said. Recently he added, Antwerp police had requested information concern- ing an alleged leader of the interna- tional ring. It was shown by means (Continued on Tenth Page.) T00 MUCH FOR GIRLS Only Four Out of 600 Girls At Bos- ton University College Carry Out Terms of Health Crusade. Boston, March 22.-—High heels tripped up 596 of 600 girl students of the Boston university college of secretarial science in the race for simple life chevrons last month. The awards were made for strict con- formity to rules laid down by the university physical footwear were barred. Katherine Ellls or Peabody, Ruth Ridyard of Worcjter, Josephine Doyle of Malden and Edna Wise of this city were the only students who obeyed all the health regulations. BESCH I8 APPOINTED. Washington, March ~John J. Esch, former representative from Wisconsin was given a recess appoint- ment today Presiden “to receive ! packing | directors. Candy | eating between meals and elevated | HARDING ISSUES CALL FOR SPECIAL SESSION OF CONGRESS ON APRIL 11 | CIVIL WAR VETERAN ! COUGHS OUT BULLET IN HEAD 58 YEARS, —— Lanett, Ala., March 22.—W. V. Meadows, 78 years old of this place, a veteran of the Civil War, and shot in the eye at the battle of Vicksburg, July 1, 1863, today coughed out the bullet and is in his usual good health, despite the fact that he had carried the slug weighing approximately one ounce in his head for 58 years. Mr. Mea- dows was a member of Co. G, 37th Alabama infantry. WOMEN AND MOTHERS SHUDDER AT DANGES | | Take Action. Against Ques- tionable Clothing. Hartford, March 22.—Alarmed at the increase of questionable forms of dancing, accentuated by equally ques- tionable forms of dress, officers and niembers of Mothers' and Women's clubs in the state and . in ‘Hartford have proposed to bring the' question of modern dancing before ‘the State Congress of the Mothers’ clubs which will be held at Meriden April .14 and 15, and devise some plan which will mean drastic réform of some of the asserted dangerous developments in connection with imodern dancing. It has been noticed, say officers of these ciubs, that restraint is :being more and more cast to the winds at dances and that . questionable .posi- ' tions and movements are being coun- ténanced and practiced to an increas- ing degree. The motHiers have taken notice of what they have seen and heard and they have also felt that to remedy the situation concerted action by them will be necessary. Conse- quently a movement on a large scale will be started to curb immoral dances ' and to improve forms of dress as ‘worn "at dances. . Mrs. George T. Chandler of Rocky Hil, president of the Connecticut Congress of Mothers, said that under the. of “recreation” the question of dapcing and dress would be taken up at the forthcoming convention at Meriden. "It is quite clear the proper control of dancing will mean a change’ in the prevalent method of chaperonage,” she said today. “Speak- ing my own mind In the matter I feel that private chaperons are entirely unsatisfattory. Private chaperons are usually friends of the family whose young people they have been asked to supervise. Under such conditions it . requires too much courage to get up and tell the couple to change position ) or leave the hall. But a public chap- eron, whether a man or a woman, can do so.” The Connecticut Mothers' congress numbers 60 local clubs in the state and these are scattered among 50 towns. WHO WANTS A BUFFALO? Everybody Seems To—One Little Girl Sends Two-Cent Stamp for Delivery —Forestry Service Has Some. |’ Washington, March 22.—The fores- try service asked recently if anybody wanted a buffalo, having a score on hand to dispose of. Apparently the answer was “Everybody does' for the service has been deluged with re- quests. One little girl sent a two- cent stamp, expecting a baby buffalo by return mail, for her backyard zoo. A farmer with ‘160 acres and five children wanted a family playfellow. Stockmen wanted to try cross breed- | ing. Wild west shows rushed in ap- plications by mail and telegraph and the supply quickly exhausted de- spite the rning that a lusty bull buffalo eats two igns ©f Hay a vear. unu" nid Out in epidemic fazm has bi among soldiers belonfin ed States occupation army. ond battalion of the Eighth infan has been quarantined by the mediéal authorities. Forty-five cases of the i disease have been reported and it is said the attack of the malady Is very severe. There have been no deaths from it so far. Russian Reds Capture And Occupy Batum City Constantinople, March 21 (By As- soclated Press).—Russian Bolshevik forces have occupied the city of Batum, * ol Batum advices under date March 20 stated that the Turkish of D NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, |State Association to AlsoI | CHARTER GHANGES T0 BE ACTED UPON Report of Revision Commitee| Goes fo Gouncil Tomorrow 'THENCE T0 LEGISLATURE! Appointment of Building Commission and City Meeting Board Are Items of Chief Intercst In Propositions | Under Consideration. | The proposed amendments to the charter which are to be brought be- fore the common council tomorrow evening for ratification before they | are sent to the legislature for approv- al, have been compiled in printed form for the convenience of council members and others interested. Building Commission. In Section 1, the appointment of a “Building Commission” is recom- | mended. Provision is made for an appointive board of five members in- cluding a practical building, practical plumber, practical electrician and two others. The board shall have the power of naming building, plumbing and electrical inspectors and, where provision is made for such an office, their assistants. The commission will be vested with the powers now in the ' hands of the inspectors’and it will be the board’s duty to see that the work , is done ‘satisfactorily. . Under a provi- sion of the amendment, the superin- tendent of the board of health is to remain ex-officio inspector of sanita- tion. Provision is made for the appoint- ing of a board of park commission- ers to consist ot five members, replac- ing the present board of three. . Other Proposed Changes. Sewer assessment maximum is fixed at $3 a front foot by a provision whica is to come up for acceptance. Other matters included in the proposed amendments are: Bills of the water and park boards must first come to the council before being paid; moneys taken in gambling raids shall go to the police pension fund; the issuance { of bonds to the amount of $30,000 for . the erection ‘of a comfort station is favored; the extension of water priv- ileges to the town of Berlin is recom- Imonded: a board of three. for pur- ! chasing city supplies is asked. and the adoption of the plan for & city meet- ing board to replace the present form of city meeting -is recommended. NEW KIND OF SEAPLANE British Claim Development of Ma- chine That Can Either Fly Or Cruise As a Warship. London, March 22.—Detajls of an entirely new type of seaplane which can either fly and cruise as a war- ship have been made public here. Two of these Ships are beihg built for the air ministry. The |are said to be much like small ships | with wings added. They |and stronger than any seagoing air- {craft yet constructed and each will carry a crew of seven with emplace- ments for five machine guns. The vessels are being so con- structed that while being light the hulls are ride out the roughest waves. iCommerce_Chamber will { Also Hear Rev. Mr. Davis The Chamber of Commerce an- nounced that the Rev. John L. Davis, {of the Trinity Methodist church will | be the only other speaker in addition {to Daniel N. Casey directo Field Service bureau of & sylvania State merce at the Turner hall n The local pastor i an eloguent prove a drawing Man ‘Who Cl “Ciis 5 heavy driz which he a: dreadnough! &] D€ g Launched At Cs Camden, N. J., Map per-dreadnought Colc] est and most powel ever built on.the Dels launched at the New [ ing corporation yard p. m. today.. The gr chine was sponsored by Nicholson Melville, of Deg ter of U. 8. Senator Samu vessels | are larger sufficiently seaworthy to | 1Ll TAKE STEPS TO IMPEACH MAYOR Simons to Bring Witnessés to Judge Smith at Hartford This AMter- He Announces., | 1 | i noon, Isadore Simons and a number of ‘witnesses will appear before Judge Edward Smith in Hartford this after- noon to take the first steps toward the impeachment of Mayor Orson F. Curtis, he has announced. The local man wili allege that Mayor Curtis re- | fused to grant the constitutional rights of a voter at the recent city meeting by refusing to allow the use of the floor to a representative of the New Britain Taxpayers’ Protective association. Proceedings in the action of man- damus wil be taken on Thursday of this week, Mr. Simons says, when a hearng will be held in the superior ; court rooms at Hartford, at which time an effort will be made to prove | that the recent city meeting was not | “on the level.” Conspiracy to | thwart the will of the people will be charged against Mayor Curtis, City Clerk A. L. Thompson and Lawyer Michael A, Sexton. It was at the ad- . vice 'of Lawyer Sexton, Mr. Simons ! charges, that Col. Thompson made changes in the mnutes of the city meeting after furnishing him . ith a copy of what was purported to be the correct record of proceedings. GRIEF CAUSES SUICIDE Atlantic City Woman Ends Own Life After Husband Drops Dead Sudden- | 1y From Heart Failure. Atlantic City, March 22.—Mental anguish over the sudden death from heart failure of her husband yester- jday in the Ventnore National bank was believed by the police to have caused Mrs. Samdel Owens to end Jer life today in a gas-filled room. !All her relations in Pittsburgh, Mrs. iOwens was left alone at her home last night with the body of her hus- i | physician. The funeral director who cared for the body of Dr. Owens was called today to perform a service for Mrs. Owens. A double funeral probably will be held. Presbrey Stove Ldning Company at Taunton, Mass., Is Destrayed—High Taunton, Mass, March 2.—A spec- tacular fire practically destroyed the plant of the Presbrey Stove Lining company here early today. The loss is estimated at $100,000. The Pres- brey plant, which is on Somerset ave- nue, covered five acres. a time menaced the Taunton Works, about 100 yards distant. determined. A watchman who dis- | covered the blaze reported to the po- lice that he thought he heard an ex- plosion before he saw the flames. NORTH & JUDD DIVIDEND Regular 3 Per Cent is Voted—Presi- dent Noble Calls Attention to Need | ot Economy. At a board meeting held this morning, the directors of the North l& Judd Manufacturing company de- clared a quarterly dividend of three | per cent, payable March 31st i stockholders of record at close of : business March 25th. This makes a total dividend of 11 per cent de- | clared for first three quarters of P! 1 ‘year. . H. C. Noble reports 0 . present unsatisfactory ons, and largely cur- . of business, adversely the utmeost economy . that, while the n exists payment wdividend is not continue to with the such divi- by ex- S, B—George of G. W. velers, one e business- his home in of 85. HRAL TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 1921.—-TWELVE PAGES D PRICE THRE FATE OF JITNEYS HELD WHILE LEGISLATURE SEE TO AMEND STATE AID 1 SYMOLON FINED $200 ON LIQUOR CHARGES “Persistent and Scheming Violator,” Lawyer Sexton Says. Charged with keeping liquor with intent to sell and with having been’ previously found guilty of a similar charge, Stanislaus Symolon was fined $200 and costs in police court this morning by Judge George W. Klett. Liquor Prosecutor M. A. Sexton termed the accused a “persistent and scheming violator'" and recom- mended that no leniency be shown in his case. Symolon was represented by Lawyer Henry Nowicki. Sergeant William C. Hart and Pa- trolman John Liebler visited Symo- lon’s saloon last week where they found a quantity of booze and glasses, indicating a flourishing business. The bottles were concealed in a sort of cupboard built into the wall in the back of the bar. So cleverly had the cupboard been constructed, that it was impossible to find the door until | after a section of the wall had been similar | { by ti lice. band, formerly a wealthy Pittsburgh Jmn wto. LEkpR. By U pofics ripped out, Sergeant Hart testified. Symolon was in court about a year ago on a liquor charge and was found guilty. A fine of $50 was exacted from Nicola Messina, charged with having intoxicants on hand with intent to sell. An analysis was made of cider seized in his store showing five per cent. alcohol. Four barrels of wine Judge F. B. Hungerford,, who appeared for Messina, announced that he would contest the condemnation of the wine when it comes before the court since it represents the family supply. Messsina conducts a fruit store on Lafayette (Continued on Third Page.) e ARRESTED FOR THEFT Get Men Accused 'of Stealing Christmas Clab Check. After several months of investiga- tion, Detective Sergeant A. J. Rich- ardson ‘believes he has solved the theft The flames driven by the wind, for | ot a Christmas club check from the Gas ' home of Mrs. Anna Montano of 15§ i The origin of the fire has not been | Beaver street, with' the arrest of John . Dunbar and 'Ignacy Drenzek, alias to | i i i Charles Drenzek today. The alleged theft was committed a tfew days before Christmas when the" check mailed from the New Britain National bank for $63.75 was stolen from a mail box on the veranda at the Montano home. It is claimed that the young men endorsed.the check and received payment from a Lafayette street merchant. They will be ar- raigned in police court tomorrow morning. Appeal For Clothes For The Needy of This City The New Britain Charity organiza- tion sends out this appeal: “We are feeding hungry children because fath- ers for long months out of employ- ment are unable to do so. These chil- dren also need clothing. What will you do to help along this line? The New Britain Charity organization is again asking the public to send dis- carded and outgrown garments to 52 Center street. Notify telephone 1277 it you wish packages delivered.” Berlin, March 22 (By Assoclated Press).—Germany’s reply to the de- mand of the Entente for the payment before March 23 of 1,000,000,000 ) marks gold, to apply on reparations obligations will be in the negative, it was unofficially stated today. The German government's answer to the Allies now being drafted, will be pre- sented within 48 hours, as the time limit set expires Wednesday. FB Lieved to Have Hurled Her Two Babes b ourth Story Window, Then Leaped Herself York, March 22.—Alleged to P thrown her two babies from a | Burth floor window of a Brooklyn bnement and to have jumped after hem, Mrs. Bridget Muilfall was taken parly today with the infants to the Mrs. Mulfall was spon to become a mother again, . Although Mrs. Mulfall has not ad- mitted tossing window who saw thel | Proposed Changy | Prevent Ex-Sol | From Collecting’ Unemploymellt A Bonus Bill is Killed of Committee Saves day Motion Picture Public. : Hartford, March 22.—The in legislation in the capitol tod in the action of the senate on already through the house, i public service motor vehicles on fixed routes common carrié placing them under the publi ties commission. Several were ready with amendmen and save the jitneys from what} tors and owners of the Ia termed “drastic treatment,” bu to opening of debate there little prospect of stopping con action on the bill. Senators amendmente expressed belief 3 would be difficult to overturn diciary committee’s bill. 4 When the jitney bill was on the calendar however, it ¥ aside for the time being th matters could be acted upon. Soldier Relief Changes Mr. Buckley in the house and secured reception of amending the $2,600,000 relief fund law, so that if add would prevent disbursement @ funds for relief through un ment merely, and it would vide that sums for distributio be paid to treasurers of local veterans’ organizations by h treasurer upon orders of the b control. The bill provides § nature of relief to be given, food, clothing, medical and aid, funeral expenses, or to or children under 16 years @ sepvice men, who may be 1 The bill went at once' to~ ate ‘where it 'was also ' Hedrings will be given on ' Jater.. The blil is designed, derstood, to meet some made at the recent hearing th ‘funds were given merely be veteran was out of employmei May Also Run Jitneys. The railroads committee repa bill authorizing electric street way companies to own and motor vehicles for hire, pro that any such company may o motor vehicles over a regular carrying passengers for a regul and making a company so oOp subject to the public utilities cel sion. Another bill from this con ,would' give any street railwa; i pany the right to buy, own and jate anywhere in the state service vehicles. Another “Salary Grab.” The banks committee recom ed a salary of $8,000 for th commissioner besides travelin penses, and $6,000 for the commissioner, or $2,000 and less respectively than the aul draft. The bill went to the priations committee. Bonus Is Killed. Military affairs committee re {adversely the bill for ‘& soldiers’ jand soldiers bonus nmission.. The fish and gamé committs vored a close season on pickerel February 1 to April 30 iqcludv to prohibit use of seines, poun set nets in ponds and lakes, was against the bill for a closci son on female pheasant. Sunday Movies Saved. The Brown bill to repeal the; under which Sunday moving lexhibitions are given was ad reported and rejected by the The bills designed to give guardsmen their- uniforms when ! tered out of service were rejecteg { unfavorable -report. et $538,800 Measure Killed ° The appropriations committee. ported unfavorably the bill Connecticut School For Boys W carried $538,800 for new buldings maintenance at the institution. same committee reported a bill creasing by $1,000 making the' $13,000 annually, for relief of ers of the State Flreinen's injured in service, or their dep in case of, death from injury, & &Y tory allowance, and unfavo the bill for $2,000 for a monument at Norwalk. ESSRIGEN Approve S. W. (Special to The Herald) 4