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

News of the World By Associated Press ESTABLISHED 1870. NE\‘C’ BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, FRIDAY, JULY 22, RAYS OF HOPE GLIMMERING THROUGH RIFTS IN CLOUDS OBSCURING IRISH HORIZON De Valera Himself Is Optimistic About Ulti- mate Success As He Starts For Dublin Truce is Expected to Con- tinue Indefinitely and For- mer Conditions of Horror Seem Ended. Sinn Fein Press Happy; Ulsterites Depressed Dublin, July 22.—(By Associated Press)—belief that tho conversations between Eamonn De Valera and Pre- mier Lloyd George will be resumed is expresced by the Freeman's Jour- nal in its comment on the peace ne- gotiations today. The interview be- tween the two men in London yester- day was evidently not their last, the newspaper ‘says. “One tning, at any rate, seems cer- tain,” it continues, ‘“‘there can be no return to the monstrous, unholy con- ditions to which Ireland had been subjected, hefore the truce, by the English government.” The Irish Times considers that the public will derive satisfaction from the fact that the proposals submitted emanated from the coalition cabinet, which Mr, De Valera did not feel jus- tified in immeédiately turning down. “This Indicates,” adds the news- paper, “z great advance which we trust will not be countered by the gathering forces of reaction during these unfortunate, if necessary per- iods of delay.” Ulster’s Opinion. Belfast, July 22.—What may be considered a typical Ulster view of the Irish situation is given today by the Beifast News Letter: ‘“We ave convinced.” it says, “that until the government presents a de- finite, final decision, that admits of no higgling, to the Sinn Fein leaders they will continue to persist in de- manding the impossible, even with threats, as already are being ‘indulg- ed in, over the possibility of the ne- goti~tions heing broken off. They cannot bpe blamed for this unyielding attitude, tor the fault for this lies in the government’s own undetermined, ferbla action.” Tha Northern Whig says that if Mr. De. Valera elects to praceed with the struzgle the loyalists will be the 1~ss disappointed, “because they have never suirendered to the glamour of usion=" Born of persistent misread- ing of the facts, the rejection of a firm offer. while opening up a great vista ef strifes revolting to every human instinet would at least {Continued on Twelfth Page.) $100 Damnge is Done In Washington St. Fire The fire department was called out at 8:24 o'clock this morning by an alarm from Box 32, for a fire at the rear of 181 Washington street, in a house owned by Aparo Sebastiano. Some bedding - and bedclothes was badly damaged and the room was also slightly charred. The loss is placed at $100. HIGHWAYMEN STEAL IMPORTANT PAPERY Incriminating Deposition in Tults Removal Cases Is Taken GUNMEN USED T0 DO JOB Attorney General’s Deputies Are Held Up and Robbed on Lonely Road Near Methuen—gvidence Suppos- edly Against Indicted Official. Haverh'll. Mass,, July 22.—The robbery in a road hold-up of a de- position obtained from “Brownie” Kennedy, former mistress of Misha- wam Manor for use by Attorney Gen. Allen ia the suprems court proceed- ings loovking to the removal ol Dis- trict Attorney Tufts wa3a reported to local pouce early today. The report wai made by Thomas J. Holmes, an agent of the attorney general, who said W4 and George Kelly of Wake- field, Mass.,, were heid up at gun point in IMethuen. Kelly said 'he thought he wounded one of the three men concerned. Holmes in his report to the police, said the deposition’ was obtained ves- terday from “Brownle” Kennedy and that with Kelly he was bringing it by automobile to Boston. They weére on the Methuen-Ayefs village road in the former city when the hold-up oc- curred, he said. Threo Gunmen Appear. Some distanca back on tha roaqd they had noticed a machine follow- ing them. Beyond Scotland Hill the car came up and went ahead. (Continued on Nineteenth Page.) SPEEDING UP SETTLEMENTS War Risk Insurance Bureau Has Acted on ANl Claims, Except Filed, Director Says, Washington, July .—Announcing today the completion of a drive to set- tle all claims of former service men pending in the war risk insurance bureau, Director Forbes said all claims had been acted upon except those ‘of current filing which would receive ac- tion within the next 24 hours, With arrearage of 56,000 cases in the medical division on May 1 reduced to 14,000 cases by July 1, this division, Director Forbes said, had in the last three weeks disposed of a 24 hour average of 7,000 cases. The compen- sation and insurapce claims division, where a monthly average of 21,000 new cases is received, liad disposed of these, he said, and brought its pend- ing cases to a current basis in this drive. Those Just 29 KILLED ON PULLEY. Winsted, July 22 —Robert Crockett, aged 22 years, was whirled to his deatn in his saw mill in the neighboring Massachusetts town of Tolland today. His skull was fractured. It w believed that he was wiping a pulley wheg his sleeve caught in a belt, drawing him around the shafting. ALLEGED RUM RUNNER, IN DISTRESS, DOCKS AT U. S. PORT WITHOUT BOOZ As Result of Myterious Dis- ' appearanc of 1,000 Cases of Liquor, Explanation Will Be Demanded. Philadelphia, July 22.—The master of the small British schooner Poco- moke, which came into Atlantic City Wednesday in distress and without her cargo of 1,000 cases of intoxicat- ing liquors, will have some explain- ing to do to the British authorities in this jurisdiction according to Charles R. Kurtz, surveyor of the port. “Thete is no question but what the Pocomoke is the mysterious vessel reported off the New Jersey coast,” Mr. Kurtz said today. “All the ves- sel's papers were taken by Naviga- tion Inspector Marstellar, who board- ed the Pocomoke at Atlantic City, and turned over to the British con- sul for inquiry.” Maritime Law Violated. Mr. Kurtz said the Pocomoke came into Atlantic City under distress sig- nals. Captain J. A. Roy, according to Mr. Kurtz, said he left Nassau, Ba- hama Isiands, with 1,000 cases of 1 quor for Quebec. Off the Delaware Capes he said he encountered a storm which caused him to transfer part of the cargo to a schooner and to throw the remeinder overboard because the vessel had sprung a leak. According to Mr. Kurtz, Captain Roy said his crew was discharged and transferred “4 to anothier vessel which is said to be a violation of maritime law. “While we cannot do anvthing shout what he did with his cargo erieide‘the three mils limit, the Brit- ish govéfament can certainly make him give a more definite explanation of thé actions. ol the Pocomoke at STEAMER DISABLED BY BAD EXPLOSION Admiral Farragut Adrift Off San Francisco Lightship—12 of Crew Hurt. San Francisco, July 22—The steam~ er Admiral Farragut is disabled 12 miles north of San Francisco light- ship by an explosion of her main feed pipe, according to word received early today. The Farragut is re- ported helpless and adrift in a dense fog. Twelve members of the room crew are reported scalded one probably fatally. The steamer belong to the Pacific teamship Co. and left San Francisco for Seattle at 5 last night with passengers and freight. There are 75 passengers aboard the Farragut which has a crew of 60. First news of the accident to the steamer was a wireless message re- ceived about one o’clock from Cap- tain Wm. Hall of the ship. The tug Sea Eagle was immediately: sent from here with physicians to attend the injured men but it is not expected to reach the Farragut for several hours, owing to the fog. San Francisco lightship is about 24 miles north of here. The Farragut is a 1,400 tone ves- sel. Officials of the Pacific Steamship company here early today expressed bellef that the ship is in no dan- ger. engine severely: OUT OF BUSINESS. William F. McEnroe. who for years has conducted the New Britain Dining Room on Main street, announced today CANADA CANNOT AID IN BERGDOLL'S GASE 0ld Treaty Prevents His Beihg Extradlted From Germany GOVT. MAKES ANNOUNCEMENT Investigation of Possibility Had Been| Made at Request of Great War Vet- erans’ Association—Slacker Has Ger- man Papers, It Is Said. Ottawa, July 22.—Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, Philadelphia draft evader who escaped to Germany, is unlikely to be extmdxted through Canadian influ- ence. Officials of the Canadian department of justice who have been investigating the case because of indications that Bergdoll estaped to Germany by the use of a forged Canadian passport, said today that they had ' found that a trealy of years standing between Can- ada and Germany prevented the extra- dition of a naturalized citizen of either country to thg other for trial. Berg- doll, it is understood has taken out citizenship papers in Germany. The question of extraditing him was investigated by the government at the request of the Great War Veterans’ as- sociation, COMES FROM PERSIA TO WED LOCAL MAN Aysed Baboo, Student from Uremiah Becomes Bride of Israll ‘Ben- jamin .at .Providence Israel Isaac Benjamin of 196 Grove street, this city, and Miss Aysed Baboo of Uremiah, Persia, were married at Providence, R. 1., June 21, upon the arrival of the bride from the land of her berth. The ceremony was per- formed by J. Jfi. Jerome Hahn, a jus- tice of the peace. The groom is employed in this dtyl as a teamster. He is 29 years of age. His bride is 20 years of age and a stu- dent. Arrangements for the wedding were made through the mails. Mr. and Mrs. Bqaja will make their home in this city. HAY BE LOOMIS’ BODY Body Taken From Water at Fort Wright, Near New London, Thought to Be That of Missing Man. New London, July 22.—Thé local police have received word that a body has been brought ashore at Fort ‘Wright, Fisher’s Island, believed to be that of Burt C. Loomis of Southwick, Mass., whe disappeared from the mouth of the Connecticut river while rowing from Poverty Island to Say- brook last night. The body is that of a man about 40 to 50 years old with gold teeth in front; and the man wore khaki clothing. Efforts are being made to get a more detailed description in an effort to confirm the identification of the body. NEW HAVEN JITNEY MEN HAVE PROPOSALS Want One to Get Arrested for Test Case and Others Run During Appeal. New Haven, July 22.—<City Attor- ney Sheridan Whittaker today refused to consent to a plan laid before himn Ly counsel for the jitneymen for the arrest of one of the drivers and per- wpission to the others to run until their appeal is heard in the supreme court. He did not give a final answer Lo the suggestion, but to the reporters after the conference he said: “I have just had a long conference with the attorneys for the bus men who lsid before me, a proposition that I cause the arrest of one bus man anc a’low the others to run. I have not assented to that and I have not given taem an answer. I will let them know this afternoon just what I in- tend to do in the matter of the Jtney law.” If the authorities here permit the jitneys to run pending a ruling by the supreme court the Connecticut C. will today or tomorrow ask for an in- janction restraining the buses from running. The application will be made to Judge Hinman at Norwich and the bus men will be cited into court for a hearing some day next week probably, % WIFE SUES FOR DIVORCE Allegation in Complaint of Mrs. E. M. Turchi is Deserton—Papers Are Mrs. Emelia Montesi Turchi of this cty has brought suit for divorce from her husband, Nazzrieno Turchi, alleg- ing that he deserted her three years ago while they -vere living in Derby. The custody of two minor children s also sought in the complaint. The complain. The present whereabouts of the defendant is unknown. The writs are returnable in the superior court on the first Tuesday in September. Lawyer David L. Nair represents the plaintiff. CAMPBELL ARRIVES, Washington, Jul: R. Campbell, acc C. Bergzdoll of having accepted $5,000 to aid her slacker son to escape, ap- peared befors the house investigating committee today and asked and was that he Has decided to discontinue the granted a preliminary executive ses. sion. 1921. —_TWENTY PAGES Bridgeport Officials Taking Action To Rigidly Enforce Recent Decision Rulmg Unlicensed Jitneys Off Road MORE POLISH PEOPLE LEAVING FOR EUROPE 33 Start Today, Im:hldingI Seven Families—Saved Money For. Trip. With no immediate prospects of better working conditions in sight, and the falling cost'af living as con- trasted to the diminishing means of livelihood failing to show any induce- ment to stay, Polish people continue to leave the city in large numbers for their native lands, where many of them own farms or have rela- tives they have not seen for years. The fact that this year is prpbably the first time since 1914 thatf many foreign born residents have had a chance to see their friends and rela- tives on the other side of the water is responsible for. considerable por- tion of the exodus at this time. Many families in Europe, and es- pecially in sections where the Polish people came from have been broken up by the war. Brothers and sweet- hearts on both sides the ocean have given their lives on the field of bat- tle and families over there have been left with farms and no one to work them. Numerous cases exist where onlythe aged parents are left of a ome time large family. Sons who immigrated to America in years gone by, and who have married and raised families of their own,'now are taking advantage of the first oppor- tunity in years to Visit the old folks at home. During the war, tho!e in this coun- try who were unable to don' the khaki and join the colors but whose physi- (Continued on Twelfth Page). S S ey BARNES LEADS FIELD. ‘Washington, July 22.—James M. Barnes, of Pelham, N. Y., led his near- est competitors by seven strokes at the end of the third round of the open golf championship of the United States over the course of the Columbia Coun- try club today, Barnes had a 73 in the third round to make his total for 54 holes 217. = DRIVERS ARE FIRST GIVEN DUE WAR | Then If They Do Not Com- Bridgeport. July 22.—As a sequel to the refusal of Judge John E. Kee- ler of the superior court to grant an injunction.sought by the New Haven- Derby Bus Corp. to prevent arrests of unauthorized jitneymen, city offi- cials were preparing today to recent ruling of the public utilities commission. It was expected that within the next 24 hours any jitney- man who had not obtained a certi- ficate of necessity from the commis- sion would be prevented from oper- ating his car on the streets of Bridge- port. Test Is Prepared. A list of local jitneymen who have been granted the right to operate is now in the hands of the local repre- sentatives of the department of motor vehicles. Regulation ‘“J” markers which must be. used on all busses are being distributed today. Upon com- pletion of the distribution the list will be delivered to the police and it will then be the duty of the city officials tp enforce the new .regula- tion. Will Give Warning. Jitneymen, according to police of- ficials, will be given a fair chance to comply with the law. No arrests will be made by local officials on the first day of enforcement. Superintendent Flanagan states that all policemen will be instructed first to warn un- registered drivers off the streets, and fo make arrests if the ‘warnings are not heeded. ALLEGED MURDERER ARRESTED Pittsburgh, July 22—Joseph Thom- as for whom the Allegheny county authorities have been searching since last December in connection = with the killing of Mrs. Anna Kirker, was brought back to Pittsburgh from Bal- timore today. POVERTY OF CONNEC TO DELAY SOUTH Officials Declare They Cann At Present—Director Becauss the Connecticut company is not in a position financially to re- place ties and rails on South Main street between Brook and Stanley streets, it will be necessary for the city to temporarily hold up the pav- ing of that stretch of highway. This announcement was made today by Mayor O. F. Curtis following receipt of a letter by Corporation Counsel Mortimer H. Camp in reply to a query sent the trolley company. The corporation. counsel notified the com-, pany that the city is considering making repairs on South Main street and askod if the Connecticut com- pany would be in a position to re- place its defective rails and ties at once. Thit action, if taken now, he TICUT CO: LIKELY MAIN STREET PAVING ot Replace Tracks and Ties s to Take Up Matter. : explained, would relieve the city later on of the necessity of ripping up pavements when ties are laid. A contract has already been made for the work and is in the hands of the mayor for signature. He will in- vestigate the matter thoroughly be- fore approving the action of the coun- cil in awarding the contract, since there is a grave possibility that it might later be cancelled. If, after the matter is taken up by the direc- tors of the Connecticut <company, they stll feel that the equipment cannot he replaced now, it is possi- ble that the pavement will be laid on either side of the tracks and the stretch between the rails allowed to remain. MAN, 91, DIVORCED FROM THIRD WIFE, DECLARES HE IS OFF ALL WOMEN, g Chicago, July 22.—Ambrose J. Rose, 91 years old, granted a decree of divorce from his third wife asserted today that “women were growing worsel with every generation.” “My first wife was pretty good,” hel said, “my second was just medium and the third no good at all” He asserts he is through with them all. ASKS FOR ASSISTANT City Electrical Inspector Would Also Have Commission Purchase One New Automobile. Electrical Superintendent George Cooley will shortly petition tha Bnilding Commission for the appoint- ment of a second assistant inspecto- and the purchase of a car for the use of the assistants. The superintendent discussed the need for the official ani a car at a recent meeting of the com- mission, explaining that the present force is not adequate to take care of the present needs. The present assist- art superintendent is Leon Tosczko who succeeded Harold Day, followinz a disagreement between the inspectors about a year ago. THE WEATHER. 20 Hartford, July 22 —Forecast for New Britain and vicini Fair tonight and Saturday with moderate temperature. I | | | | THEFT FROM COAL BIN COSTLY AS WHOLE TON Man Fined $15 For Stealing 50. Pounds—Other Cases in Police Court. Joseph Dobruck was arrested at 7:30 o’clock this morning on the pro- perty of the Citizens Coal company, for the theft of 50 pounds of coal, valued at $2. Patrolman Hanford Dart made’ tha arrest upon the com- plaint of David Winchester, an em- ploye of the coal company. Dobruck wags fined $15 and costs by Judge George W. Klett this morning in po- lice court. Winchester testified that tha com- pany has experienced much troubla of late because of the numerous visits of coal pickers who bore holes under the bins causing the coal to slida out onto the tracks. This morning ha found Dolruck on hia kneei pulling coal out of the bin. Another em- ploye testified to having found Do- bruck stealing coal. The accused de- (Continued on Twelfth Page.) SECOND VICTIM DIES. Ansonia, July 22.—John J. Hopkins. the other victim of the boiler accident at the plant of the S. O. & C. company Wednesday morning, died at the Griffin hospital last evening. John Care; another victim, died at the same insti- tution yesterday morning. Boston, July the opinion of the textile industry on dyestuffs sections of the tariff bill was sent today to all cotton and woolen manufacturers. It was “signed by a committee appointed by a small group of manufacturers. ply Their Arrest Will Foi- low, Police Chief Explains. take action that would rigidly enforce the NEW BRITAIN HERALD = NEW CRISIS IN GREEKS VICTORIOUS ALONG WHOLE FRONT Fully 30 000 anks Have Been Taken Prisoners of War KING IN SUPREME COMMAND Eski-Shehr Lme at Kovalitsa and Aughin Is Completely Freed of Na- tionalists and Soldiers in Area Are Virtually Prisoners. Smyrna, Asia Minor, July 21, (By Associated Press).—An important en- circling movement by the Greek right wing is reported here to have cut the towards Angora from Eski-Shehr; the railway junction point captured by the Greeks in their sweeping offen- sive, Tuesday evening. This turning movement is being carried out to the south and east of Eski-Shehr. The Eski-Shehr defensive line ‘ at Kovalitsa and Aughin, where three months ago. the first Greek offensive was checked; is now said to be com- pletely isolated and ‘the Turks with- in- the area in question are consid- ered to be virtually ‘prisoners. The number of Turkish prisoners actually in Greek hands has reached 30,000 it was stated here today. Turkish Leader Escapes. Mystapha Kemal Pasha, the Turk- ish Nationalist leader, is said in Greek quarters to have escaped the en- circling movement and to be fleeing towards Angora. King Constantine, -who went to the front eav%ler this week to Jjoin the g Greek staff at Ushak is now hurry- ing on Kutaia, which was taken by the Greeks in their march on Eski-Shehr.. The king is being en- thusiastically cheered everywhere on the way, declare. the messages an- nouncing the royal progress. INTERVIEWING. APPLICANT- Pr. Schuster of Milwaukee is Candi- date for Vacancy in Health Depart- ment Superintendency. Dr. Schuster of Milwaukee, a candi- Gate for the position of superinteni- ent of health, is in this city to be in- terviewed relative to the opening by the health board. The candidate has has been identified with public health work for many years, and in addition to a number of the medical degrees has been awarded the letters of Master ct Medical Science. - He is one of sev- eral applicants being considered by the board. Prior to coming to this city, Schuster disposed of some real es- tate in Milwaukee, one parcel of which, a dwelling, was purchased by Victor Berger, whose activities in con- gress gained him much notoriety. INVOLUNTARY BANKRUPT Action Forcing This Action is Taken Dr. in New York. Court By Three Firms in That City. Action brought in the Southern District court in ‘New York city against the Green's Apparel com- pany which has a store in this city which recently closed its doors, has forced the company into an involun- tary bankruptcy, it was learned here today. The company in which there was invested some New York capi- tal met its financial waterloo in actions brought by the following firms: Wolf and Hadra for $1,049; Reisman, Rot- ham and Beber, for $893 and the Givner, Birnbaum and Hamburger company for $297. Attorney Henry P. Roche, who brought the suit that resulted in the closing of the store here was today notified of the ac- tion taken in New York court. He is representing about seven other creditors. retreat of the Turkish Nationalists Hérald “Ads” Mean Better Business PRICE THREE CENTS EUROPEAN AFFAIRS RESULTING FROM BRITISH VIEW ON SILESIA Despite England’s Atti- tude, France Will Prob- ably Send Troops Within Next 48 Hours Indications Are Lloyd George : Will Refuse to Alter His Position Opposmg Such a Move. French Soldiers Will . March Through Germany Paris, July 22 (By Associated Press).—The departure for Upper Zilesia of a French division in readi- ness on the Rhine was said in .of- ficial circles this forenoon to be a question of 48 hours. The government will await a reply to the note handed to Great Britain. yesterday, which is expected during the day or tomorrow. Immediately afterwards, it is forecast, marching orders will be given the division which will proceed for Silesia by rail through Germany. Situation Critical. The Anglo-French controversy which has arisen over the demand by France that allied reinforcements be sent to Upper Silesia is still r garded by the French press in the light of a crisis. While the British reply to Premier Briand’s proposal that the supreme council July 28 to discuss the mat- ter has not been received, press dis- patches from London to the coffect that Premier Lloyd George refuses to alter his position against sending reinnforcements are prominently dis- played in the Paris newspapers thig morning. [] It was unnderstood that Premier Briand, after a meeting of his min- isters today, will reiterate to Pres- ident Millerand his position and in- sist upon the nqessity of sending additional troops. Berlin Reply Expected. . . Berlin's reply to the French »ro- tests against German activities in the Silesian area is expected in Paris today, but the Petit Parisien beliees it will have little effect upon the situation. - SMALL SUITS BROUGHT Alleged Non-Payment of tes Brings Actions Against Local People— Tabor-Paveno Dispute Settled. Lena Seigal through Lawyer H. S, Borden of Hartford, has brought suit for $400 against Louis Falker of Hart- ford and Hyman Kinburn of this city. Constable Fred Winkle served the pa~ pers, and attached real estate on John street. The action is based on the is- suance and non-payment of notes. The writ is returnable in the city court on the first Monday in September. Julius Carmolivitz, through Lawyer H. H. Milkowitz, has brought action to recover $100 from Tony and Nellie Kar- milowitz, on a note. Constable Fred Winkle served the papers and attached real estate on Erwin Place, The writ is returnable in the city court on the second Monday in August. A settlement was effected yesterday in the action of Russell P. Tabor of Hartford, against Vincenzo Paveno of this city, in an action for $650. . Con- stable Fred Winkle replevined an auto- mobile which was later released when the settlement was reached. Signers to Mayor’s Petition Number 3,000 The mayor's petition for the better- ment of transportation service has been signed by several thousands who have occasion to use either the trolley or jitneys. Copies which have been re- turned to the mayor have nearly 3,000 signatures affixed. Drivers on the French busses have secured about 1,200, employes at the Landers, Frary & Clark plant have signed to the num- ber of 893 and from other sources about 1,000 signers have been secured. Employed to Foil A new angle to the trolley-jitney" controversy was given this morning when the City Auto Livery officiallly put three cars on the street to take care of people who have been deprived of service through the action of the public utilities commission ruling the jitneys off West Main street and other streets. The new firm proposes to take passengers from any one of its three stations, or wherever a car is hailed in the street, to the passenger's destination, instead of dropping them off on the nearest street corner. Edward P. French, who formerly Joperated the West Main street jitney line is manager of the new livery Offices have been opened at Main street, at 70 1-2 West Main and French's private garage at Barnesdale. Each station will have one car assigned to it, and this place will be considered headquarters for that particular car. “O" markers, signify- ing that they are public service cars, will be > the only: dmxngumnng marks Automobile Livery Service is Latest Method Public Utilities Decision planned to paint the cars a particular color, similar to the method used by the Black and White Taxi-cab com- pany in New Yorko Rates have been decided upon at 10 cents for a one mile limit and special livery rates for outside trips. It is likely the old busses, formerly used on the French jitney line, will be taken over by the new concern and used for party hire. On the advice of his attorney, Josiah H. Peck, Mr. French has ascer- tained that he can pick up passengers anywhere on the streets with his new delivery service, but cannot solicit pas- sengers. Sign, “Cars for hire,” are be- ing carried on each car. No statement has been made by Prosecuting Attorney A. A. Greenberg, concerning the legality of the new business. Mr. French has been informed by his lawyer, Attorney Peck that the re- hearing requested by Mayor Curtis for the city of New Britain, probably will e -