New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 7, 1921, Page 1

of the World Associated Press FABLISHED 1870. NEW BRITA[N CON'\IECTICUT TUESDAY ]UNE % 1921.—TWENTY-FOUR PAGES TOBACCO MENIN WRANGLE OVER TARIFF; ANY TAX 0 Are Opposed To High Permancnt Rates On Wrappers—Conn. Men Clash With National ody EL® FIR EEMS IDEA OF STATE MEN mendment , Rate of W hich Congress to $2.35 Per Pound, May Adopt, Voted Down. Hartford he obacco o hreat jiestion o ion jactions » ipns e rappe hich wan on ity ority rality hen on ad hard oratory pelation enl mer Dissension in Leaf been tariff today's both assoctation was ranks of National Cigar which has on the woclation hreak ning to came head re and eritic the Connectic national he ism body openly majority resolu- agninst iff on match bontire n the conven- Haas of this report of the committee protesting vdoption of a high leaf tobacco touched off the brought before for a'vote. Ben offered a wubstitute for the w report and favored strict the tariff question. From the president. Fred Berger work restraining the flood in which the National was called “pikers” and wrong headed.” rotest Is Resolved. The majority report called for the option of a resolution stating that association ‘“earnestly protests st the Incorporation in the per- ment tariff bill of any rate of aty. on wrapper tobacco nbove $2 a jound.” as the local organization is mcerned with damestic wrapper to- [acco almost exclusively, It naturally not opposed to the adoption of a riff levying duty on Sumatra wrap- ors. Its position was defended by red B. Grifin, president of the Con- ecticut association who eriticiz e hods of the New York dele o \ving that during the past ,finfl they 1 been guilty of aste In the conduct of business and ad made it hard for Connecticut owers to co-operate with them Minority minority Report Lost. recommended that report, fon loft to the judgment woclations ruther than the \unm..l pdy. This was defoated, 30 to 6 The minerity substitute advocated tarift of $2.85 a pound. Mr. Haas referring to this step later said “If you (referring to the New York en) went with us we are 0. When the substitute was de 1 an amendment was proposed r. Grifin placing the tariff at $2 He sald co ss would ua- pass the bill in that form, be pikers’ This amendment jority r ai tar was the whe L u- on as- the met The ans, be read by Mr. positive of 1o pound ubtedly b “why w The ith | no onte n hort was aceespted wix nting votes ree More Irishmen Executed At Prison byIin 7 June Three men con- ating in ecent dis- ders were exocuted here this morn- ®. Edward Foley and Patrick Ma- r went to their doom for the mur- pr of & Royal Irish constabulary ser- ant at Knocklong. while Constablo fliam Mitchell was executed for urder vin., County of Magistrate Dixon of Dun- Wexford o ere’s An ltem Which Everybody Will Believe Waghington ondfing g the onthl day t June 7.—~Everybody's money shrank by $1.99 dur- year, according to- the irculation statement fssued the treasury. On une 1, 20, per caplita circulation in the untry was $67.42 compared with 5.43 on June 1, 1921 In the me period the total money in cir- lation dropped from $6,102,162,244 $5,983.268,293. egro Leaders in Tulsa Riots to Be Arraigned 7.~The first rution of alleged ® of the race riots and subse- burning of the negro district e lust week, with a loss of 32 es was taken today with the flling charges against K. B. Stratford, gro and former hotel il three other negroes. om s In custody h rloting of are charged none They Approve | the proprietor, ! PROTEST ON VER $2 PER LB. | 'BACHELOR MAKES 0UT FlNl] INDUSTRY IN | DEPLORABLE SHAPE, Coun. Federation of Labor Hears‘ Reports at Convention Today RULES FOR CHILDREN LEGISLATURE 1S FLAYED Rear Admlral ’\IcCullv, | ter Father of Russians, Has Own Ideas. Anderson 7.—A 13 hour 8. C., June had been prescribed by Rear Ad- McCully, U. 8. N., for the sov- Russian orphans miral en he adopted and winter. laid shipshape and fashion by for his family, the childrea will rise at 7 and go to bed at 8 p. m. and every minute of the period Letween is carefully provided for with special routine for Sundays and yrought from Sebastapol t Under the “rules for living” | down | the navy officer a.m i The ‘rules’” | pages, prepared ittle folks and English translation the admiral's n who will executiy cover 16 in ssian nurse for Miss and chiw? through the nurse 3 Miss Patrick and now he to spend the summ with the admiral's mother. Included in the ‘“‘rules is a pay schedule the children rating as gardener and furnace man,” sist- housekeeper assistant cook.” ssistant nurse ‘first doormaid “second doormaid nd “messenger, being created with monthly pay rang ing from $1 for the first to 2 cents to the last named. Fail to fulfill prescribed will lead to deductions from pay corporal punishment is forbidden The day, beginning at 7 o'clock starts with setting up exercises ayd a rub down, and ends with “turn In” 8 p. m. with _lights out. | “rules” fix in detall hours of work, study and play and outline a com- plete course as to dlet, habits, bath- ing, clothing and every phase of life. Admiral McCully’s haval service is 4 in his instructions. Orders must sometimes be given,™ says paragraph of the rules, “and before giving tully, since typewritten for the with an Patrick, of staly Russian : work officer her ch rges are for ant 50 re duties but n order once given must be followed up until executed or au- thority will suffe « Chose a moment during which to give the order, use a quiet voice and make sure the child understands. An order is to given but once.” APPEALS VACATED Three Local Lignor Men Fined in Police Court Withdrew Appeals Be- fore Opening of Tribunal Today. George Froeba, | John E. Farr, EN Falk violation fined $200 and costs, fined $200 and costs fined $150 and costs, the and who and for local of liquor law in police court the recently, appealed to superior court, paid their fines and vacated the : peals. The superior court opened this ufternoon. Another who vacated his appeals was Joseph Aparo, and costs and sentenced to 30 days in Jall, for keeping a house of ill fame. | The jail sentence was remitted by | court here. James O'Keefe, fined $ | ana for breach of the peace, | likewise changed his mind about going !to the superior court. Among the local S of interest to come up the coming session of the superior court, is,that of Isidoro charged With assaulting of tender years i | ANNUAL CIVIC TEA Woman's Club to Hold Event Tomor- Allen have costs several girls row at Home of Mrs. E, Moore—Hope to Raise $500 All members of the Woman's club | are invited to be held Allen Moore, day from 3 to the annual civic the home of Mrs. sSunnyledge, tea at E. on Wednes- to 6 p. m. This will be a garden party and it is planned at this time to raise $500 or more for the Fresh Air camp at Burlington. Five dollars provides for a child for | one week at the camp and lesser | imounts {n proportion. Contributions | of money may be brought to the party or sent to Mrs. A. C. McKinnle, 31| Forest street. Contributions of ces reals are also desired. AUTO HITS TREE—MA) Freeport, N. Y., June Brundage, treasurer of Rogers, Peet and Co., New York clothlers, was {n- stantly killed carly today when his | automobile struck tree near here. Mrs. Thomas Duggan and Mrs, An. | drew Dupree, who were with him were serfously injured ) fined $100 Razizza | Fos- | holi- | ‘ those mentioned to succeed Vice Pres- | fora w were accepted | plors | tions were The | n order consider care- | quiet | } | as an additional KILLED, | T.~Jesse P, , at Baraboo. ‘l'llo& Who Worked for Defeat of Workmen’s Compensation ! MeAvay took a quantity of liquor yes- | ! terday | | Measure Are Individually Scqred by Hartford | County Delegates. Bridgeport, June 7.—Routine busi- ness occupied most of today's session of the Connecticut Federation of Labor In convention here. It was stated by organized labor leaders at he meeting that Patrick F. O'Meara of New Haven would be re-elected state president tomorrow. cast fas that Ina N. Haven would be returned to office as secretary-treasurer. As far as could be learned the only officer not be continued in office is Vice President Thomas A. Sweeney of Hart- ford, who has asked that he be mitted to relinquish his duties. Among ident Sweeney are Thomas J. O'Brien of Hartford and Francis J. Cooney Hartford. The former is 2 member the curpenters’ union and the latter belongs to the plumbers and steam- fitters Senate Criticized. Delegates from Hartord speaking at the session today, criti- cized members of the state senate who were alleged to have been instru- mental in defeating a workmen’s com- pensation measure. Senators Costello of New London. Golden of Meriden and Seymour and Goodwin of Hart- mentioned in the labor attacks. of committee chairmen Several of the reports dwelt upon the industrial conditions in the state which were deseribed as “de- ble.” Hartford was cited as an exception and it was said that condi- improved there. Ald For Jobless. Among resolutions. before the con- vention was one which called on towns and cities of the state to give relief to unemployed, Another resolu- county re speakers' Reports | ferred against John Laurence of : Main street. | continued until Thursday The fore- | Ornburn of New | who would | ! charged with breach of the peace. FITSIMMONS FINED ON LIQUOR CHARGE N‘prim: Street Man Was Onc of Three ‘Whose Places of Business Were ! Raided Yesterday. Policemen John Liebler and P'ilri(‘kz in a visit to John Fitzsimmons’ Spring street place of business, and notified the proprietor to be in court today. Fitzsimmons pleaded guilty to a charge of having liquor on hand | with intent to sell. He was fined $100 and costs. Charges of having liquor with in-; tent to sell and of having sold a half!} pint to John Bonik for $2, were pyr::; 332 At the request of Law- Stanley Traceski, the case was until Thursday morning. of Ludwig Monzeski was| morning in | McDon- A plea His Main ver continued The case bonds of $200. Lawyer P. F. ough represents the accused. ot not guilty has been entered. place of busin at 323 street. A continuance uniil Saturday morn- ing for an investigation was ordered | in the case of Henry Trewsley, A is | young woman resident of the west end per- | of | of tion would put the federation on rec- | | ord as supporting efforts in behalf of former service men. WEDS IN PROYIDENCE ——— Isadore Weinberg of this Oity Takes Rhode Island Girl as His Bride— Will Reside in This City. Miss Rae Kronson, daughter ‘of Joseph Kronson of Providence, and Isadore Weinberg, son of Philip Wein- rg of Dewey street, were married at o'clock this afternoon at the home of the bride. They were attended by Miss Eva Kronson, a sister of the bride, as bridesmaid, and David Wein- berg, the groom’s brother, as best man. After a wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Weinberg will make their home in thig city. Among the guests at the wedding were Mr. Weinberg, Miss Rose Weir berg, father and sister of the groom. man respectively, and Mrs. A. Jartman and daughter, ah, of this city. STILLMAN HEARING JUNE 14 Supreme Court Justice Keogh Limits Stay, Granted Yesterday, Until That Time. New Rochelle, N. Y., June 7.—Su- preme Court Justice Keogh today lim- ited until June 14 the stay which he granted vesterday in the Stillman di- vorce case. At the same time he gave counse for Mrs. Anne U. Stillman permission to file an amended answer to her nker husband’s complaint charging her with infidelity. Defense counsel had permission were received, a woman known only as Clara would be named co-respondent. In her original answer Mrs. named only Mrs. Florence A an ex-chorus girl. WOULD BE HEALTH SUPT. Wisconsin Doctor Makes Application to Local Board—Three Being Considered. Leeds, Applicants Dr. Frank Zwick, chairman of the health board, has received an appli- cation from Dr. L. W. Sayles of Bar- aboo, Wis, for appointment to the office left vacant by the resignation of Health Superintendent J. R. Har- ris. The applicant is the present su. perintendent of the health department Other applicants for the position are Drs. Jacobson and Fur- ston. A meeting of the health board win be held this afternoon at 5 o'clock, for the discussion of matters of roy. tine husiness | | | publican councilmen. Stillman | ets, | vhile driving his announced yesterday that if this | illed il = claimed to have been insulted by the boy while returning to her home last Friday. L. F. & C. MAY CLOSE Plant Will Suspend Operations Short- Iy, Possibly From July 2 to 18, Of- ficial Announces, Partial confirmation of well- grounded report to the effect that the entire plant of Landers, Frary & Clark is to close down from July 2 to 1% is contained In an announcement by Col. Johnson, vice president, today t the company has some such plan un- der consideration. Definite dates have not been decided upon, but the com- pany will undoubtedly suspend oper- ations for a rather extensive period. The plant is operating at present on a reduced time schedule necessitat- ec by conditions of the market. NORWICH HAS ELECTION Democratg Elcet Both Aldermen and Two of the Four Councilmen in Off Year Voting. Norwich, Conn., June 7.—The dem- ocrats elected both aldermen and ‘two of the four councilmen in the off-year election yesterday. The rest of the ticket is republican. The party strength on a straight ticket was ured on the ballot for water commi sioner as each party chose one. The democrats had a lead of two votes. The aldermen elected are: Gilbert S. Raymond and A. R. Grover, both democrats and F. M. Green and F. A. Sisk, democratic councilmen and Ed- ward Crooks and Martin Rozycki, re- Weston C. Pul- len of the Norwich Record, was elect- | ed city clerk by 63 votes, Stéphen H. | Reeves, re-elected city treasurer by 21, Harold T. Robinson on both tigk- city tax collector, C. H. Raynes and E. H. Christman, republicans, city sheriffs. The charter revison was favored by a majority of 466. Boland,—l—“ormer Sec. of K. of C. Seriously Ill Torriggton, June 7.—John C. Bo- { land, borough burgess and for many vears state treasurer of the Knights of Columbus, is reported in-/a criti cal condition at a New Haven hosp: tal following an operation for ampu- tation of an arm. The amputation was necessitated because of a disease of the bone. Pueblo Citizen Shot And Killed in Auto Pueblo, Colo.,, June 7.—Mystery shrouds the death here late last night of Ernest E. Withers, prominent cit- izen, who was shot and instantly automobile down Grand avenue, with his young- er son, Vollie, sitting by his side. Coroner Ray McCarthy is conducting an investigation on the theory that the weapon employed might have been a riot gun. Airplane Police Will Guard Evanston, Il Evanston, Ill, June robbers and auto bandits and to patrol the Lake front will be added to the Evanston today. Two aerial policemen will be sworn in and their beats will be “in the alir over Evanston.” | Hartford, for New Britain and vicinit Generally fair weather; moder- Ate temperature tonight and ‘Wednesday. | | | 7.—Airplane | | police to regulate aerial traffic, assist {in apprchending bank ! same time. police department, it was announced 'RELIEF WORK BEING RUSHED IN PUEBLD Red Cross to Gare for Injured and Those Leit Homeless $16,000,000 LOSS ESTIMATED Officials Also Say That 500 Dead Is As Close As They Can Come On Casualty Lists—150 Familiecs Ma- rooned on Island in Arkansas River. Pueblo, Colo., June 7 (By Associat- ed Press).—With plans laid for a complete census of destitute families | in the flood district, establishment of a refuge camp and installation of a | complete field hospital, systematic and centralized relief work began in earn- est today. According to Dr. J. F. Pierce, local medical director .of the Red Cross, the field hospital will accommodate 250 patients. The ‘“tent colony” will handle homeless flood sufferers in a scientific and sanitary manner, Dr. Pierce said. 150 Familics Marooned. This morning a list of known dead was compiled. It contained 52 names. One hundred and fifty families are marooned on two hills a few blocks northeast of the Arkansis river, ac- cording to Miss ‘Laura A. Taylor, chairman of outside relief for the lo- cal chapter of the American Red Cross. Robert S. Gast, chairman of the city relief committee gave the follow- ing summary of present conditions: Summary of Conditions. The gas plant is entirely commission. No ice factories are in operation. The two water systems are only partially functioning. The lighting system is out of oper- out of ation, with the exception of a hw‘ street lights. A bxokon levee lets the water into the city) whenever there is any rise. $13,000,000 Property Loss. Mr. Gast said that present condi- tions would indicate there is a prop- erty damage of approximately $15,- 000,000 and that the estimate of 500 killed “was as good as any.” Four bodies were recovered and a total ©of 22 -declared known to be dead in the towns of Avondale, Vine- lJand and Boone, and the district be- tween Pueblo and Boone 20 miles down the river according to a report received today. Three army planes have arrived from Fort Sill, Okla., and will be used for scouting purposes. MISS BARTLETT, DIRECTOR Will Be in Charge of Fresh Air Camp at Burlington During First Month of Coming Season. Plans have been made by the New Britain Fresh Air camp committee for the reopening of the recreation field at Burlington, June 30, with accom- modations for about 140 crildren dur- ing the summer months. Last year 121 boys and girls were given two weeks vacations under the supervision of local health authorities. Those sent to the camp are the children of people under the care of the health department and others who are in need of building up. Miss Carolyn Bartlett of the Cfityfuns for relief of flood-ravaged Pueb- i Mission has been selected as camp di- rector for the first month. Miss Bart- | Place at its disposal any moneys left left as in charge of the camp for a jOver from month last year. A meeting of the been called by Chairman C. W. Upson for this evening at the clinic on Main street. The committee is receiving contributions of cash and camp com- modities, gifts being received at the office of the health department. A 10,000,000 MILE MISS That is Margin by Which Winneck’s Comet Will Avoid Oollision With Old Mother Earth This Month. Cambridge, Mass., June 7.—Win- neck's comet, the expected near ap- proach of which to the earth probably not come within 10,000,000 miles of us, according to information received at Harvard college observa- tory. The comet will make it nearest ap- proach to the sun on June 13, and will be at its brightest at about the It is doubtful, however, whether it will be visible to the naked eye. Several astronomers predict a me- of the cemet's approach. DE BORENYE—WHITNEY. John De Lorenze and Miss Loretta Whitney were married this morning at St Rev. Father Laden. tended by Henriette George Whitney, bride. The They were at- Pasqulle and a brother of this ; month has caused much commant, will ! { { PRICE THREE SENATE PASSES BILL FOR INCREASING SALARIES THOSE ENGAGED BY S STATE WOULD SETTLE CONTRACTOR'S DLAIMS Recommend $7,500 For J. P Maguire of This City, Who Asked $40,000. A recommendation has been drafted by the legislative claims committee for | a settlement in the claim of John P. Maguire of this city for $7,600. Ma- guire sought damages of $40,000 al- leged to have been caused by altera- tion of plans for the building of the Ridgefield road after he had under- taken its construction. The matter will go to the lower house for actlon this afternoon. It is understood that Representative L. J. Nickerson of Cornwall will in- troduce a resolution to amend the re- port so that the claim may be taken to the superior court for settlement. Chairman Rosenfield of the claims committee feels that, should such ac- tion be taken, the matter cannot be settled for at least a year. The points involved, he points out, are the most technical that have developed in any hearing before his committee this year. Judge George W. Klett of city, is representing Maguire Attorney General Frank Healy presenting the state’s case. Senator E. F. Hall's resolution to have the board of control fix salaries and supervise the hiring of deputies, clerks and other employes of boards and commissions, was carried in the senate today. The local senator was one of those voting against the strikes and lock- out bill which was defeated in the senate. The measure was sponsored by the Connecticut Manufacturers’ as- sociation. this and is ULSTER PARLIAMENT Belfast Celcbrates First Irish Taw Making Body Created Under the Rule of British Government. Belfast, June 7.—(By Associated Press)—Ulster’s parliament came into being today and this city, the com- mercial and industrial metropolis of Ireland, was gay with flags and bunt- | ing. i committee has | Forty Unionist members of the par- liament, elected May 24, took their seats and proceeded to organzation of ; but the Na-| the house of commons, tionalists and Sinn Fein members ut- terly ignred the birth of the first Irish law making body created by a British government. Elaborate police precautions against disorders had been taken and many persong against whom there were sus- picions were placed under arrest on Sunday and Monday. The opening ceremony occurred in the presence of a distinguished gath- ) ering. New York City Begins Fund For Pueblo City New York, June 7.—Mayor Hylan today appointed a committee to raise The board of estimate voted to for similar purposes. tive will be sent to Colorado to su- ! pervise distribution of the New York 1 ' i 117 teoric shower on June 27 as a result |of Hudson, N. John Evangelist church, by | Seamuel C. fund. Local Women Will Aid China Relief | At' a meeting held in the Center church chapel ' vesterday afternoon, Mrs. F. G. Platt was elected chairman of a woman's committee to secure ad- ditional funds for China's relief. The Daughters of the American Revolution, the Woman’'s club, the Y. W. C. A. and many other women's or- ganizations sent representatives to consider what part the women of the city might take in helping to swell | the local contribution. Saturday, June 18th, is the day chosen for this special effort and the plan adopted promises to startle the most indiffer- ent into a realization of China’s need. Another meeting is set for Thursday at 2 o'clock, after which further and more definite announcement will be given. BEVIER—MINER. Announcement, has been made of the engagement of Miss Ruth E. Miner, daughter of F. W. Miner of Park Place to Clifford L. BeVier Y. Mr. BeVier is a son of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. BeVier. The ' { wedding will take place in the nenr future. —— DROWNS 1N New York, June 7.—The Fe, pcher, ufacturer of was found the | on 7 left immediately on their ?oh previous funds collected | A representa- | Is Compromise M Giving Boards trol And Financd To Readjust The Differences HOUSE RATIFIES I 18TH AMENI] Judge-Libbey Appoi Norwich Court Spirited Fight Barnes’ Factions. Hartford, June 7.—Bot! of the general assembly td effort to dispose of all mj hand in order to be free fi day tomorrow when ifinal ad comes. The forecast was business would be reached except possibly a few bela] priation bills and the fi raising measures—includi oond bill—to make provisi expenditures which have be ized. Vetoes or Not, Is Que] Whether or not there wo vetoes from Governor Lakg of matters which have go: grossment in the past few unknown. Some of the I sume there will be none. of the total appropriation] been made, but it is put d over $33,000,000. The es the opening of the session $40,000,000. The number passed is large. The meas files have reached 795 and 4 able number have not bee The session laws will eq| exceed, the number adop recent year. Strike and Lockout The senate took up the lockout bill which had P house, accepting the two one of which strikes out t clause. Several senators léngth on the bill and Sen| in his argument for the bi senate seemed to be influen { pediency rather than by thd | the measure and he could with Senator Costello who that this bill if adopted, the republican party. Compromise on Sala: As a compromise in the salary increases a new bill ! duced by which the state | nance and the state board shall determine what salari | paid employes in state de| The object of the bill was readjustment of salaries. | out of a batch of 16 bills salaries of employes in depa were rejected by the hous| | concurrence with the senat: bill was adopted by the ser| ! House for Ratificati | The house by a large votel out division favored ratifica federal prohibition amendn] { senate vesterday refused to voting indefinite postponem Both brenches accepted verse report and rejected a would have imposed taxes C. A. and fraternal society | In discussion of the | amendment, Representativi !"wick, Campbell of Enfield, Shelton and Welles of Brid for ratification, while M said nothing could he acco! | doing so, there having bee: vln do so two years ago. | was merely a matter of sent Bill disagreed with Mr. B lieving that ratification wo more respect for the amend] | is now entertained. The vo! was 117 to 59. $2,000,000 Is Approp | The senate <concurred oy ihe special appropriation b; ed by the house vesterday ing taken off the table w! had been placed some ti: Mr. Nickerson of Cornwall. ter was in the speaker’s these appropriation bills, w] $2,000,000 went through. O bills requires the state to p: trolley ¢ompany’s share in| Washington bridge over th tonic. Another provides fd pation by the state in sary of the landins Norwich 7 -