New Britain Herald Newspaper, July 18, 1921, Page 1

News of the World "By Associated Press ESTABLISHED 1870. BRITAIN HERALD NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, MONDAY, JULY PREMIER’S INVITATION FOR ANOTHER PARLEY TODAY IS A CCEPTABLE TODEVALERA General Jan C. Smuts Re- ) appears As An Active | Participant In Negotia- tions For Settlement Of Difficulties Whatever Hitch There is in Deliberations, It is Be- lieved That Ulsterites Are Ones Causing It. . London, July 18.—(By Ass’d Press) —Eamonr De Valera, Irish Republi- can leader, in response to an invita- tion by the premier, Mr. Lloyd George, called at No. 10 Downing street, the premier’s official residence, at 4:15 c’clock this afternoon to con- fer with Mr. Lloyd George on the Irish question., Smutd A: Meeting. London, July 18.—(By JAss’d Press) —General Jan C. Smuts, South Afri- can premier, who had a prominent part in the early informal negotia- tions which brought about the truce | in Ireland and the peace conferences now in progress, reappeared today as a factor in the Irish negotiations. Premier Lloyd George had been at his official residence in Downing street and had a long talk with the premier during which they wera join- ed. by Gen. Smuts, the conference continuing morae than an hour. Not In Limelight Recently. Gen. Smuts had not figured previ- ously in the conversations which have been going on at Downing street since the truce went into effect, his last known active participation in the pourparlers having been on the oc- casion of his return from Dublin week betore last, when he reported the results of his visit to Mr. Lloyd Geerge and to King George. It was learned today, however, that the pre- mier and Gen. Smuts had a long dis- cussion of the situation yesterday at Chequers Ccurt. . It waa' Gen. Smuts’ Dublin trip whi 48 bélieved to have much to de with bringing the Irish delegations to London for the peace .;'rhk was no indication up te the early afternoon whether Lioyd Geor#s would meet Eamonn De'Va- lera today. while as for the Irish re- publican leader joining any confer- ence at present with Sir James Cral®. the Ulster premier, this is declared by Sinn Fein spokesmen to be out of the question. The Sinn Fein lead- ers declared De Valera considers the Ulster premier as outside the scope of the present negotiations, and they have declined to indicate even wheth- er the time might come when he could be regarded by them as a party to the discussions. They were leaving the British government to deal with him, they declared. ‘Wants Later Meeting. Shortly after 2 o'clock it wasa learned it had been decided tha pre- mier would request De Valera to meet him' later in the day. At the conclusion of the conference partici- pated in by Mr. Lioyd George, Vis- count Fitzallan and Gen. Smuts, the premier called the cabinet members to meet him in the house of commona this afternoon, after which De Valera was asked to call at Downing street at 4:15 o'clock. Sir James Craig, it waa stated had been Invited to come to Downing street eatrly this evening. Meanwhile the Klster premier was continuing his consultations with the members of his cabinet whom ha called here last week. These developments were accepted in well informed circles as indications that ‘whatever immediate difficulty may exist lies between the. premier and the Ulsterites, in view of the statement from De Valera’s party yesterday that they did not know what Sir James was -doing and that the British were dealing with him. Ford Lowers Freight : Rate On His Own R. R. Columbus, O., July 18.—The Detroit, Toledo and Ironton railroad controlled by Henry Ford today filed with the Ohio state public utilities commission a new schedule of freight rate providing for a 20 per cent_ reduction from the present rates between points on the line. ‘PlRATE BOAT’ THOUGHT T0 BE RUM SMUGGLERS, Revenue Cutters Report Evi- dence of. Wholesale Block- ade Running Off Coast. Atlantic City, N. J., July 18.—Pirate yarns and reports of mysterious ships seen lurking along the trade lanes of the north Atlantic may be explained by the discovery of “blockade run- ners” that have been landing valuable cargoes of contraband liquor on the Jerséy coast, in the opinion of revenue agents in this district. In’martime circles, persistent stories have been told of strange vessels ap- proaching merchantmen on the open seas, as though prepared to attack, and then dashing off into the darkness without observing the inviolable rule of answering code signals. It was even suggested recently that these spectre- like craft might be able to explain the disappearance of certain vessels What revenue agents believe to be the explanation of such unusual actions on (Continued on Ninth Page.) ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT John A. Bertini of Griswold Street to Take Miss Ruby Dixon of Chestnut Street As His Bride. Mr. and Mrs. John Dixon of Chest- nut street have announced the engage- ment of their daughter, Miss Ruby E., to John A. Bertini, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. F_ Bertini of Griswold street. No date has been set for the weddihg. Both Miss Di and” Mr. Bertini have a wide circlé of friends. Miss Dixon has been prominently identified in Y. W. C. A. circles and has taken parts in their amateur theatricals. Mr. Bertini, who is assistant physical di- rector at the Y. M. C. A, is a veteran of the World War, having served over- seas with the 26th division. He leaves on August 8 for Pasadema, California, where he has a position as assistant physical director at the Y. M, C. A. under Warren Slater, formerly of this city. $200 FINE 1N TORRINGTON Flim-flam Worker’s'Jail Sentence Sus- pended on Promise That He Will Leave Town. Torrington, July 18.—Joseph Socki, 41, of New York, and John Kowski, 24, of Bayonne, N. J., were fined two hundred dollars each and sentenced to six months in jail in borough court today on a charge of attempt- ing to obtain money under false pre- tenses. The jail sentences were sus- pended on condition that the accused leave town immediately. Socki and Kowski were arrested Saturday night after they had zought to collect five hundred dollars ' from a restaurant man to be used in what was de- seribed as a machine to make money. Episcopalians to Use Newspaper Advertising New York, July 18.—Advertising columns of daily newspapers are to be used for general church adver- tising as well as for evangelistic pur- poses, it was announced today by officials ~of the Protestant Episcopal church. This action was decided upon, it was said at two important conferences and the publicity depart- ment of the church has been instruct- ed to add a competent advertising writer to its staff. The extent of the new venture in church publicity was not announced. Long Hits Safely in 26 Consecutive Games Waterbury, July 18.—Shorty Long, third baseman of the Waterbury Eastern league club and leading hit- <er of the league, yesterday establish- ed a new record for consecutive hit- ting on President O’Neil's circuit by bitting safely in the 26th straight game. The previous record for the léague was made by Paul Johnson of the Worcester club last season, when he hit in 25 straight games. Masked Men Tar and Feather Woman in Texas; White Minister in Florida Given Same Dose Woman, Accused of Bigamy, Also Loses Some of Her Hair—Clergyman Had Been Preaching Race Equal- ity to Negroes. Center, Tex., July 18.—Mrs. Beulah Johnson, who was tarred and suf- fered the clipping of some of her locks by hands o#fmasked men at Teiaha Saturday night was in jail here today held for the next gtand jury on a charge of bigamy. $he was out on bond and was surren- dered by bondsmen after the tarring. Sheriff J. N. Smith said the woman told him that the masked men gave h-r no instructfons when plo was 4 ‘the streets. i asked her several questions about a man she knew. According to information in hands of Sheriff Smith Mrs. Johnson had been married three times, the first husband being deceased while the other two are still living. The third marriage, Sheriff Smith said, took place within the past 18 months. Dallas, Texas, July 18.—The tarring of Mrs. Beulah Johnson, at Tenaha, Texas, is the first time a woman has pued ou Third Page.) BEING GONSIDERED Leaders Expect to Get This Part of Tarifi Cleared Up Today HARDING OPPOSES IMPOSTS ‘Washington, July 18.—The house re- sumed today gonsideration of the pro- posed oil tax ¥n the Fordney tariff bill and by a vote of 65 to 40, fixed & limit of 3% hours for debate. Discussion centered around the Treadway amend- ment introduced Saturday which would transfer crude and fuel oils from the dutiable to the free list. The vote might come at 2:30 p. m. Washington time but there was demand for a.longer period of debate, It appeared possible that an extension might be arranged later. Leaders on the ways and.means committee were seeking to get the oil tax out of the way by mid-afternoon. President’s Note Read. President Harding’s letter of June 30 to Chairman Fordney of the house ways and means committee opposing .imposi- tion of duty on crude petroleum and fuel oil and suggestin¥ a bargaining provision ‘‘to guard against the levy of duties against us’’ was presented to the house today by Mr. Fordney. The text differed materially from recently pub- lished . versions of .the communication and in reply to questions Mr. Fordney said there was another letter from the | president which he did not propose to read. Text of Letter, The text of the presldem.‘s leuer of June 30 follows: “‘I understand that your committee is very soon to decide whether to include a protective duty on crude oil in the tariff bill to be reported’ to the house. I cannot refrain from expressing the hope that your committee will take note of the foreign policy to which we are already committed, under which the government is doing every consistent thing to encourage the participation of American citizens in the developement of the oil resources in many foreign lands. This course has been inspired by the growing. concern of our country over the supply of crude oil to which we may turn for our future needs, not alone for our domestic' commerce, but in meeting the demands of our navy and our merchant marine. Against Tariff. ‘“To levy a protective tariff on c.mde l\pe'roimxm now would be at wvariance with all that has been done to; safe- guarc our fyture inicrests. “‘I am not unmifidful of the oil in- dustry within our own borders and most cordially believe in its proper eonsld&r»‘. tion. ‘‘Would jt not be practical to provlda for such a protection in some bargain- ing provision which may be placed in the hands of the executive so that we may guard. against the levy of duties against us, or thé imposition by ‘other nations of export tariffs which are de- signed to hinder the facilitation of trade which is essential to our welfare? ““In the matter of crude oil, as in the case of lumber concerning which we talked, our position will be the stronger ity is given the executive to impose a duty in approximately stated circum- stances. 1 hope your committee will find'it consistent to give consideration to these suggestions.” . GIBBONS VS. CARPENTIER Bout Will Be Held Either in Jersey City or Madison Square Garden Sometime in October. New York, July 18.—Tom Gibbons of St. Paul today was matched to meet Georges Carpentier in October for the world’s light heavyweight championship. Articles were signed by Eddie Kane, Gibbons’ manager and Tex Rickard. The bout will be either in the arena in Jersey City or in Madison Square Garden. The weights will be 175 pounds or under. Rickard did nat announce the other terms. \ Kane agreed to have Gibbons on’ the scene of battle three weeks before the match. The St. Paul boxer is now on a vacation in the Minnesota woods. Carpentier signed articles two weeks ago agreeing to meet any man Rickard selected but expressed a desire to fight Gibbons. FINED IN MERIDEN Guito Giantonio of Rhodes Street Pays $100 and Costs for Reckless Driving in Silver City. Guito Giantonio, aged 21 years, of 100 Rhodes street, this city, was fined $100 and costs before Judge Dunne in the Meriden police court this morn- ing for reckless driving on the, night of June 20. On the turnpike, Gian- tonio struck Mr. and Mrs H. H. Wright Who were walking toward their home in Meriden. Mrs. Wright was reported as suffering concussion of the brain and. her husband was badly cut about the head -and body. The case was continued until the re- sults of their injuries were deter- mined. In court this morning, the local lad pleaded that the strong head- lights of a car coming from the opposite direction so blindeq him that he was unable to see anything. He was driving a bus with 16 persons in 1f. SPANIARDS LEAVE TOWN A group of about 25 from the local Spanish colony, including both men and women, left this morning for Westfield, Mass., where they have se- cured employment in . the tobacco flelds, ; i if the tariff levy is omitted and author- |’ 18, PROPOSED O, TAX | WASHINGTON STILL AWAITING REPLY 1921.—TWELVE PAGES FROM JAPAN, HAVING GIVEN DETAILS OF PROPOSED FAR EAST CONFERENCE United States Feels That Complete Understanding With All Powers Concerning Pacific Problems Will Go Far Toward Keeping Peace. ‘Washington, July concrete development in plans of Presidenrt Harding for international disarmament conferences, probably to Dbegin in Washington this fall, awaited today response from Japan to additional communications under- stood to present jmore fully views to the administration as to desirability of reviewing at the same time Yar Eastern - problems. /There ' seemed little doubt among. officials here, however that the full progfam would be carried out. Tokio dispatches have clearly im- dicated the division of opinion in Ja- pan as to the wise course of that government in relation to” the pro- posed Far Eastern discussions and there was no evidence here today of any desire to pressgfor an early re- ply from Japan tothat portion of the president’s invitation. It was clear, however, that officials expected the in- 18.—Further terchange of views now -in progress between Washington and Tokio as to, the scope to be given the Far Eastern conference to result eventually in full acceptance by Japan. The American government is under- stocd to have made. plain its position that the specific matters to be treated must of necessity be agreed upon by the conferees in preliminary sessions. ehind this, it is understood is the eeling at Washington that mutual understanding of the views of the several powers concerned with Pa- cific matters will go far toward clear- away possible future war causes. Such an tinderstanding would permit the main objective of. the discussion the actual reduction of naval arma- ments particularly and the consequent decrease in tax burden of the peoples of the nations involved, to be attained promptly, according to the American view. MINNESOTA PACKING CO. OFFICIAL SAID TO HAVE EMBEZZLED MILLION FRESH AIR GAMP FUND NOW TBTALS §2,154.30 Every Dollar Given Goes to Provide Vacations For: Youngsters. < RERT, Contfibutions to the Fresh Air fund since the last announcement in the Herald have been received'at inter- vals. They fotal $20, a welcome addi- tion tq the sum being collected and enous to insure an additional five weeks at the camip'in Burlington. Meunwhne, up the pleasant old farm house, surréunided by stately and pleasant fields; over thirty youngsters are inhaling the air that is so clear and frésh @nd 8o valuable to them from a health 'standpoint. Blanched lcheeks are becomiing tanned, spindly legs sturdy and undernourished bodies building up to normal weight. It is “|the contributions of New Britain folks that is making possible the work that is being done, for it is work in addi- tion to the pleasure that it furnishes for vacations alone; The Fresh ~Air Farm is insurarce against future sick- mess and possible future- expense in taking care of the sick, so we may not figure that every dollar spent is spent for vacations only. The ' Fresh Air Farm was dubbed the “preventorium” at. one .time to deseribe its possible prevention of disease. The Fresh Air editer of the Herald will be glad to acknowledge and turn aver to the committee. any amounts that may be subséribed through the paper. The standing of the amount to- day is: Previously acknowledged .. Mrs. Katzowitz .. Philip’ Bardeck E. W. Schultz . $2,134.50 5.00 10.00 5.00 Total .... $2,154.50 _JOBS FOR TAXPAYERS, City Will Place Men Or Trucks 5lfo- vided a Portion of Wages Are Given For Taxes. The response to Mayor O. F. Cur- tis’ offer to provide employment for persons who desire to pay their taxes is not meeting with a very ready re- sponsej he reports. Provision ican be made for anyone having a team or truck which they will furnish the city for street work, the entire pro- ceeds or a part to go to the tax col- lector. Day laborers will be similar- ly provided with a means whereby they may secure funds with which to pay their taxes. PLAN MILITARY FUNERAL Members of Walter J. Smith Post, V. F. W., Will Make Arrangements for Anderson Funeral Tonight. There will be a special meeting of Private Walter J Smith Post, V. F. W., at 8 o’clock tonight at Turner hall to make final arrangements for the funeral of Private Clifford C, Anderson, which is to be held from the state armory on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. It is requested that all former members of Co. E, of which the deceased was a member, make a special effort to attend. All other ex-service men are also asked to be present. PATTERSON RESIGNS, Dayton, O., July 18.—John H. Pat- terson has resigned as president and general manager of the National Cash Register Co., according to announge- ment made today at the offices of the company. * THE WEATHER. RETa TS Hartford, July 18.—Forecast for New Britain and vicinity: Comptroller of George A. Hormel Company Arrested On Warrant $10,000 Theft. Austin, Minn., July 18—R. J. Thom- son, comptroller of George A. Hor- -Charging #| mel Co., was arrested today on a war- rant signed by H. A. Corey, head of the employment department of the company. 'The warrant charged that Thomson appropriated a ten thousand dollar check, the property of the Hor- mel Pkg. Co., which he deposited to the account of the Oakdale far,own- ©d by him on Jux:s 6, 1921. Minneapolis, July 18.—Defalcations of R. J. Thomson, comptroller . of George A. Hormel and Co., packers of Austin,. Minn., will exceed one million dollars in the final accounting, it was 2nnounced here ‘today by auditors of a. Minneapolis bank who went over the Hormel company’s books. CANT 60 SWIMMING Edict' of Farmington Authorities Stops Use of Farmington River and Affécts New Britain Youths. Over 100 boys and girls have jour- neyed dajly to Farmington to swim in the Farmington river. But that is ended now for the authorities of Farmington have posted notices to the .effect that bathers from out of town are not wanted and there will be no trespassing allowed on private property which leads to the river. It is reported that the banks were cov- ered these hot afternoons with num- bers reaching over 300 at times. These people walked through the meadows to the river bank and trampled the pasture land of several herds .of cat- tle. The owners noticed the cows were giving little milk and were drinking swamp water instead of that from the river. Thus action was taken to put a stop to it. Many of the girls used one-piece bathing suits and did not dress after leaving the water but paraded about the streets of the town. This also was objected to. At a meeting of the citizens it was decided, to post the notices and enforce the edict. Colored Pastor Warns Against Solicitors Rev. P. R. Washington, - the new pastor of the A. M. E. Zion church and the successor ot Rev. G. H. Sta- ton, wishes to inform the general Public that he is not soliciting at this time nor has he given authority to any helpers at this time. 1If any work of that kind is to be done it will be the policy of the new pastor to fully in- form the public and to have it back- ed up by representative citizens of the city, both white and colored. This is done te protect the pastor, church and well-disposed friends against un- deserving. persons. Nair Passes Exams of > State Dental Board Louis Nair, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Nair, has passed the examina- tions of the State Dental board and upon completion of another year at the University of Pennsylvania will practice dentistry. He is a graduate of the local High school in the class of 1918, and is a brother of Lawyer David L. Nair. HEADS AIR SERVICE ‘Washington, July 18.—Captain Wil- liam A. Moffett was nominated by President Harding to be chief of the navy department’s bureau of aero- nautics, with the rank of rear admiral. CLERGYMAN RESIGNS Danbuy, July 18.—William P. Farnsworth has resigned as pastor of the Universalist church of this city, the resignation to take effect Septem- ber 1. He came here from Woods- ville, N. H., last September. VISCOUNT BRYCE ARRIVES. New York, July 18 —Viscount James Fair, continued warm tonight and Tuesday. Bryce, former British ambassador to the United States, and Mrs. Bryee ar- rived here today from England, on the Celtig, JUDGE FREES COUPLE SUSPEGTED OF ARSON - Sam and Mary Farenti Given Benefit_pf Existing Doubt. Remarking that the circumstances in the case were.of a most suspicious nature,” but that the accused were entitled to an existing doubt, Judg= Kilett discharged both Sam and Mary Farenti when they were arraigned this morning on a charge of arson. The charges arose out of an investigation following four fires at-the Farenti home at 364 North Burritt = street, July 8. The accused were represent- ed by Lawyers William M. and Josiah Greenstein. Col. A. L. Thompson, town clerk, as the first State’s witness, told the court that the property in question, according to his files, is the property of Sam and Mary Farenti. Miss Mar- garet Rahm, director of the insurance (Continued on Ninth Page.) APPOINTED PASTOR Rev. Watson Woodruff, Formerly at South Church, Named Head of Man- chester Congregational Church. Rev. Watson Woodruff, formerly pastor of te South Congregational church in this city, and recently of Lynn, Mass., has been named as the new pastor of Center Congregation- al church in Manchester. He will as- sume his new duties on October 1. Rev. Mr. Woodruff is well known ir this city. He ‘was born in-St. Louis and .lived there until he was 14 years old," when his parents moved to Ber- iin. The clergyman attended and graduated from the New Britain High school in the class of 1900. He then cntered Wesleyan and' graguated in 1304. .He took his seminary work at the Hartfaord Theglogical Bemguazy graduated. 8 quLton He ately 'became assistant- pastor of the local South Congregational church un- der Dr. Ozra S.. Davis, now. president of the Chicago Theological seminary. When Dr. Davis resigned, Rev. Wood- 1uff took his place pntil Rev. Herbert A Jump was appointed pastor. From this city he went to Lynn, where he has served since, WILSON REFUSED PLAN T0 CANGEL WAR DEBTS Senate Committee Gets For- mal Copy of His Note to England. ‘Washington, July 18.—A letter from former President Wilson to Premier Lloyd George of Great Britain, declar- ing that the United States could not consider proposals to cancel or exchange Great Britain’s indebtedness to this na- tion, was placed in 'the congressiona: record today by Senator Lodge, ot Massachusetts, republican leader. -Mr. Wilson's letter, dated im October 1920 was submitted to the senate toreign relations conimittee by former Secretary Houston. It said that “sug Jestions looking to the cancellation or exchange” were made to the former president in Paris. The communication apparently was the reply to the Brit- ish premier’s letter made public last week in the senate finance committee hearings. Mr. Wilson’s letjer said that the position of the United States had not changed ‘“and it is not prepared to consent to the remission of any part of the debt of Great Britain to the United States.” TOBACCO PETITION Loral Lovers of Tobacco Are Signing Petitions Asking Congress To Withdragy Taxes. Lovers of tobacco. here are rallying to the support of tje local tobacco stores which have petitions on their counters to be signed by those favor- ing Congiess’ withdrawal of the tax now levied on tobacco. The tax cor- responds to> that placed on soda, ice cream and other delicacies. The lo- cal merchants have placed their peti- tions in conspicuous places and near- 1y all of the customers are stopping long enough after purchases to affix their signatures. These petitions will be forwarded to Washington after a certain period where it is expected that a campaign will be started to reduce or eliminate the tax. FOHL REAPPOINTED. St. Louis, July 18.—Phil.De C. Ball, owner of the St. Louis Ameri- cans announced today the reappoint- ment of Lee Fohl as 1922 manager. The announcement was made at this time Mr. Ball explained to atop be_rels Herald “Ads” Mean Befter Business PRICE THREE CENTS WESTERN PENITENTIARY IS PARTIALLY DEMOLISHED BY FIRE’,- CONVICTS IN REVOLT Police Reserves And Also Several Fire Companies Are Called Out From Pittsburg To Quell This Serious Qutbreak Peep Through Prison Gates Showed Squad of Detec- tives, With Drawn Revol ' vers, Holding Prisoners. Pittsburgh, July 18.—A reported outbreak of prisoners in the Western penitentiary on the Ohio river hers was followed soon after noon togay by fire which destroyed ten frame Z‘ac- tory buildings within the enclosure. Police and fire lines were drawn tightly around the institution and de- tailed reports of the outbreak wers unavailable. It was known, however, that penitentiary guards reinforced by city policemen and deputy sheriffs armed with rifles and riot guns, were holding the prisoners at bay while a heavy fire fighting force was enw deavoring to extinguish the flames. . Many prisoners were removed from the south wing where the fire started Soon afterward the great crowd which by this time had surrounded three sides of the prison believed they heard a series of shots and the shrieks which had come from the panice stricken prisoners for a time - sube sided. Ambulances At Scene. At 1:45 o'clock it was announced at the office of John McKelvie, Pittse burgh director of chafities that he had just sent five city physicians to the -peniteritiary and all except police- for medicai aid. A number, of am- bulances reached the prison about 1:40 p. m. At that time the guards had been strengthéned at the gates of the penieniary and all except police- men and deputy sheriffs were being rigidly excluded so that no statement of what was going on within the walls could be oblained. it appeared, how- ev;r, that the fire wu under eoqfld. Five riot mm:mmcmm to the police 4nd fire departments trom the eastern pénitentiary at 12:35 o’clock. Five reports then were that prisoners had revolted and fired the buildingi which are located on the Ohio river in the lower part of the old' city of Allegheny. P Nine fire companies immediately responded to the alarms and police reserved were hurried to the peniten- tiary. Telephone communication with the institution was temporarily cut off. Fire records show that all the alarms were sent from a fire box ine side the penitentiary. Col. C. A. Rook, 2 member of tha board of penitentiary managers and publisher of the Pittsburgh Dispatch, was notified by telephone from the penitentiary that a rtot was in pro=- gress and the buildings had been set on fire. Police Guard Entrances. A cordon of police was quickly thrown around every entrance ieads ing to the prison while fire lines were established some distance away. Vol- umes of smoke rising from the en- closure indicated that the broom fac- tory was rapidly being destroyed. Sherif W. 8. Haddock answered & call with ten deputy sheriffs armed with riot guns. Robert Ailderdice, director of pub- lic safety, sent every available patrol- man to reinforce the men already on duty while the penitentiary guards were mobilized within the walls. 1209 To 1500 Prisoners. " The western penitentiary contains a populstion of between 1200 and 1500 prisoners, some of them sent there by federal courts and the re- mainder from the western counties of Pennsylvania. There is a branch, tha farm prison at Bellefonte, Pa, ta which nmien of high standing in the prison are sent, leaving the most desperate characters in the institu- tions. Prisoners Held At Bay. A peep through one of the prison gates showed a party of Pittsburgh detectives with drawn révolvers fac- ing a great crowd of prisoners in the yard. The men appeared to be in great terror from the flames which raged back of them. So far as could be seen none of them was armed. Meantime the flames had crept along the Ohio river side and many prisoners confined in cells there shattered the glass in the windows and shrieked ‘for help. Two watch towers on the walls were attacked by the fire and quickly censumed. Cries of Injud. Persons in the strest could dis- tinctly hear the shrie®w and zroans of the imprisoned men and it was reported that a number had been hurt and taken to the first aid hos- pital in asec iton of the prison remots from the fire raged. Many citizens offered their services to the authori- ties and .were added to Sheriff Had- dock’s forces. Firemen Overcome in - Million Dollar Blaze New York, July 18.—Fifty firemen were overcome today in fighting a one :a’llign dollgr fire in the building of the Yhaeewl§ Cheese Co. on Greehs wich street, 6n the west side of lowar.