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the rescue ship Anyox had News of the World By Associated Press ESTABLISHED 1870. PACIFIC STEAMER STRIKES ROCKS, THEN BLOWS UP AND FOUNDERS; BIG DEATH TOLL . Alaska Runs Onto Blunt’s Reef In Fog And Goes To Bottom Before Res- cuing Ship Arrives SURVIVORS PICKED UP; 48 ARE MISSING Many Tragic Tales—Five Year Old Child Saved But Mother and Twin Sister and Brother Lost. ' Eureka, Cal., Aug. 8.—The steamer Alaska which struck on the rocks at Blunt's Reef Saturday night with a probable death list of 48 was split in two by explosion of the boilers when the boat started to sink, sur- vivors said here today, and passen- gers .and members of the crew were thrown into the sea by the explosion. The steamer Anyox today brought 106 survivors of the wreck to Eureka. Seventeen dead were also brought here, including three women and a child. There were 31 others missing and believed dead. Twelve of the dead have been identified. The list of missing may be changed for lists of passengers and crew aboard have not been verified. . Vessel Goes on Rocks. The full story of tne sinking of the Alaska did not become known until survivors had landed here. It was brought out the Alaska was proceed- ing toward San Francisco in a dense fog when she struck a submerged ledge of the reef. This shock was al- most instantly followed by another as the vessel struck an out-cropping of the reef above water. The' Alaska struck the reef shortly after 9 o'clock. Immediately wireless distress signals were flashed. Rushes to The Rescue. Five miles away the steamer Anyox ot Varicouver, B. C., picked them up and, disregarding fog and danger of striking the same rocks as the Alaska, put on full ‘speed to the rescue.. At 9:30 o'ch the Anyox received the Alaska’s’ T message: “We are sinking by the head.” Before the Anyox could reach the stricken Alaska, the latter had sunk. Picks Up Survivors. In the fog the Anyox came upon a lifeboat filled with suryiyors from the Alaska. The boat was partly filled with water and oily scum. The oil, survivors said, had been thrown over them and in their boat by the ex- plosion of the boilers which wrecked the Alaska amidships. The Anyox cruised about in the fog until many other survivors had been picked up from the water, including several women and children. Lifeboat Tips Over. Among these were 18-year-old Fro- no Erker, of Cornelius, Ore., who is in a hosptal with her chest crushed. She was caught between a lifeboat and the side of the sinking ship while the boat was being lowered and was in the water from 9:30 Saturday night until 1:30 Sunday morning befors be- ing picked up and taker aboard the Anyox. The ropes of the lifeboat in which she was being lowered gave way she said, and its entire cargo was thrown into the sea. Family is Separated. Eileen Dyer of La Grande, aged 5, was rescued by the Anyox after she had drifted around on wreckage in the waters for nearly eight hours. Little Eileen was un- conscious when found and was brought back to" consciousness only through the untiring efforts of Mrs. Grace Campbell of San Francisco. Eileen, with her parents, and her sis- ter and brother, the latter twins, was on her way for a visit to San Francisco. Mrs. Dyer who waa years old and both of the twins aged 6 are re- ported missing. Special Train Provided. Some of the survivors planned to leave today for San Francisco aboard a special train arranged for by officials of the line which owned the Alaska. Others left Eureka last night. The authorities made( plans to hold an inquest today over the 17 bodies in the morgue here Some of the deaths were declared hy survivors today to have been caused by the explosion of the Alaska's boilers as the ship started sinking. Many of the passengers and members of the crew who were blown into the sea by the explosion succeeded in again boarding the ship or were rescued by lifeboats after climbing to wreckage until help arrived, it was sald Ore., 22 Tragedy Is Sudden. So sudden did the tragedy happen that the crew hardly had time to pre- pare the lifeboats and many of these /were reported wrecked while being (pu' over the vessel's sides, epilling their human cargo into the icy waters. Many of the survivors were rescued by the Anyox after they floated about in _the water for several hours. ‘Tales of Heroism. Most of those aboard the Ajaska were cool and composed after the ship had struck the rocks and while they were being taken off in lifeboats and rafts, according to Mrs. Claflin Wright of Deauville, N. J., and Miss Frances Eckstrom of Minneapolis. These two women were brought to Bureka aboard the barge Henry Villard which in tow. (Continued on Third Page.) SINN FEINERS SEND LETTER TO PREMIER Delivered fo Lloyd George While in Paris COMPLICATIONS ADDED 10 14 Irish Prisoners Released Today— Status of McKeown Causes Worry and Hints at End of Truce Are Heard. MKEOWN TO BE FREED. | Paris, Aug. 8, (By Associated i | | | Press).—The British govern- ment has decided to release John J. McKeown, the sole re- maining imprisoned member of the Irish republican parlia- ment, it was announced this evening by the British delega- tion to the allied council session here. supreme ] Paris, Aug. 8.—A message from the Irish republican cabinet brought by courier to Paris, was delivered to Premier Lloyd George here today. Up to the early afternoon no reply had been sent. 14 Prisoners Released. Belfast, Aug. 8, (By Associated Press).—Fourteen Sinn Fein members of parliament who have been in con- finement at the Ballyminlar intern- ment camp were released today. It is announced by Desmond Fitz- gerald, Sinn Fein mipister of propa- ganda that all the Irish republican parliament members will report them- selves at the Mansion House upon thedr arrival in Dublin. Release Is Expected. . London, Aug. 8, (By Associated Press).—While no definite 'pronounce- ment could be obtained this fore- noon regarding the case of John J. (Continued on Seventh Page.) TAX EXPERTS WORK ON REVISED REVENUE LAW May Be Fuushed This Week —Tobacco May Be Assessed Heavily Washington, Aug_8.—The real work of revising the 1918 revenue law was begun today by republicans of the ways and means committee, with the expec- tation that they would have the new bill ready for the house by the end of next week. The big problem was said to be de- termination of the cuts to be made in present taxes. There are almost as many views, at least on some parts of the subject, as there are members of the committee. One difference revolves around the transportation tax. Some committee- men favor immediate repeal of all of this levy while others believe it would be the part of wisdom to follow the treasury suggestion that one half be cut off now and the remainder next year. Treasury suggestions for next taxes, except possibly an increased levy on cigarettes and tobacco products, ap- peared to have few supporters. It had been explained, however, that to revise (Continued on seventh page.) BRITISH ARE UNDECIDED As to Personnel of Delegation to ‘Washington But Deny Lloyd George Has Decided Not to Go. Paris. Aug. 8. — (By Associated Press)——Statements made here this forenoon on apparently good authority that Premier Llovd George had an- nounced his decision not to go to the United States to attend the disarma- ment conference n Washington open- ing November 11, were given official denial this afternoon. The British delegation attending the allied su- preme council here authorized the fol- lowing announcement: “There is absolutely no truth in the report that Mr. Lloyd George has stated he will not go to the Washing- ton conterence of November 11.” The British premier's secretary added: “The point is that the British cab- inet has not yet considered the per- sonnel of the British delegation to the Washington conference. Child Boiled to Death In Tub of Hot Water Bridgeport, Aug. 8.—William Pap- pas, three yvears old, son of Louis Pappas, dfed at St. Vincent’s hospital late yesterday after beins scalded by falling into a tub of boiling water. The father was at work in the cellar of his home and did not notice the child as it fell backward into & tub he had placed on the floor. TO TAKE POST AS MEDICAL OFFICER AT NEW BRITAIN HOSPITAL SEPT. 1 Announcement was made by offi- cials of the New Britain General hos- pital today that Dr. J. G. Henry of New Haven, will come to the local in- stitution on September 1 to fill the recently created office of medical of- ficer. As medical officer at the hospital, it will be Dr. Henry's duty to supervise the general work of the practitioners in the wards, to supervise the work of the internes, to cooperate general- ly with medical profession insofar as hospital work is concerned, and also to fully develop the laboratory at the institution. It is the aim of the hos- pital authorities to make the New Britailn hospital second to none in the state and one of the first steps will be to develop it tully as a diagnostic institution. Dr. Henry, who has had much ex- perience both as a private practition- er and as an institutional worker, and director, comes here well recommend- ed. He has practicea In the squth ex- tensively and has also had charge of organization work in several southern hospitals. Also, for two vears he was an assistant to the office at the New Haven hospital. For several years he has been deeply engrossed in public health work and it said to be espe- cially fitted for hospital development activities. GOVERNOR SMALL IS AT CAPITAL AGAIN Return of Illinois Executive Adds to Speculation as to Next Move in Case. Springfield, Ill, Aug. 8.—Governor Small, accompanied by his son, Leslie, and several members of his party arrived here late last night, making the trip from Kankakee by automopile.. The governor said he would go to his office in the state house at 10 a. m. He announced in Chicago last week that he would not return until Thursday, and his earlier arrival was unexpected. Governor Small's unexpected re- turn to the capital, where Sheriff Mester has warrants for his arrest, on charges of embezzlement of state funds while he was state treasurer renewed speculation as to the next move in the case. Sheriff Mester has indicated that he does not intend to rush service of warrants on the governor, but would follow instructions of Judge Smith and permit the executive to arrange bonds at his convenience. A de- cision to give up his plans to resist arrest would riot end the governor's fight to -take the case out of Sangamon county, his close friends said. Attempts of Vernon Curtis, Grant Park banker indicted with the governor, and Lieutenant .Governor Sterling to take his case out of county was taken by Governor Small's. friends as an indication that the governor would do likewise. Breoklyn Man Dies in. Office of His Doctor New London, Aug. §.—Frederisic A. Adams, 62 of Brooklyn, N. Y., a sales manager spending the summer with his family at Groton Léng Point near here died suddenly Sunday in the office at Mystic of Dr. J. K. Bucklin, where he had gone to get treatment for heart disease. He leaves a widow and son. The body will be sent to Brooklyn for interment Wednesday. S e TO ADMIT IMMIGRANTS. Those Being Held Will Enter Country Under Personal Bond. Washington, Aug. 8.—Immigrants in excess of July and August quotas, now held at various ports. will be admitted -.under personal bond and charged to.the year’s totals, Commis- sioner Gen. Husband of the immigra- tion bureau announced today. The or- der was issued after a conference with ship line representatives. CHINESE ALSC AGREE. Washington Notified Government Finds Nov. 11 all Right for Conference Washington, Aug. 8.—The Chinese government has notified the state de- partment it was announced today that November 11 will be agreeable as the date for the conference on limitation of armaments and discus- sion of Far Eastern questions. FOCH GOING TO MAINE. Famous French Marshal Will Include New England State in His Itinerary. Portland, Me., Aug. 8.—Marshal Foch of France will visit Maine when he comes to America in October. Bishop Louis S. Walsh while re- turning from Rome a few weeks ago called upon Foch in Paris and ar- ranged with him to include Maine in his itinerary, it was announced today. PRESIDENT RETURNS. Washington, Aug, 8.—At 8 o'clock this morning the yacht Mayflower, re- turning here with President Harding and his party from the vacation in New' Hampshire, . was reported 70 miles southeast of Cape Henlopen, Delaware Bay. ALLEGED ASSASSIN HELD. Berlin, Aug. 8.—A former officer named Czermyak hag been arrested in Hamburg, charged with the assassina- tion of Count Tisza, former Hungar- ian premier, according to a statement published in the Hamburg Fremden- blatt. MORE THAN $3,000,000. New York, Aug. 8.—The Equitable Trust Co. today received gold bars valued at $2,700,000 on La Savoie from Havre and $825,000 on the Cam- eronia from Liverpool. y STOCK DIVIDEND. ‘Washington, Aug. 8. — The Louis- ville and Nashville Railway company asked authority of the interstate commerce commission today to issue $53,000,000 capital stock to be dis- tributed as stock dividends. BISHOP MCDONNELL DEAD. Brentwood, N. Y., Aug. 8~—Right Rev. Charles Edward McDonnell, head of the Roman Catholic diocese of Brooklyn, died shortly before noon at the convent of the Sisters of St. Joseph. LARGE SUM IN BAN ASKS CITY FOR JoB Pleads Poverty—Gats Char- ity Job—Has $2,8 in Deposits With a large sum, said to be $2,800, credited to his account in a local bank, $800 of which is thought to have been deposited during the past week, Nicolo Magliona, who was fined $35 in police court this morning for carrying a deadly weapon, when searched 'was found to have on his person a ecity em- ployment card entitling him to go to work this morning. At the city labor bureau, where he was looked up, it was said he came there a short time ago and gave a hard luck story. He told harrowing tales of having a wife and four children as well as two other dependents; that he had been out of work for months and the family was going hungry. James Cochrane, chief of the labor bureau, when notified of the bank deposit, went to the police station this morn- ing and carcelled the employment card. - Magliona lives at 129 North Burritt street. BROTHERS REUNITED - Joseph A. Haffey Meets His Kin Who Has Been Away From New Britain 28 Years, “A ‘meeting of brothers who have been parted for 28 years was effected today, when Sheriff John Haffey of Sacramento County, California, walk- ed into the undertaking rooms of Tarrant and Haffey on Myrtle street, where he greeted his brother, Joseph A. Haffey, junior member of the firm ‘who he had not seen in 28 years. Sherift Haffey was an one time em- ployed at one of the local factories, and he listened to the ¢all of the west, which brought him to the Pacific Coast, From a humble beginning he has gained prominence at the Golden Gate and in politics he has risen o the berth of sheriff, which is consider- ed a good political job pout west. Mr. Haffey plans to remain in the east for several weeks. Drift Two Days on Ontario in Open Boat Syracuse, N. Y., Aug, 8.—Henry Deickmiller of Rochestel‘ and Leonard Dewand of Ontario, N. Y., drifted in Lake Ontario in an open motor boat at the mercy of wind and waves from Thursday afternoon until 6 o’clock Sat- urday night when they were rescued by the steam barge Liberty en route from Chalotte to Ogdensburg. They had rothing to eat in all that time and had been drifted 45 miles from their starting point. They were landed at Ogdensburg. America Has But Littlg Chance to Win Trophy Cowes, Isle of Wright, Aug. 8—(By Associated Press.)—The fifth inter- scoring eighteen points. The British and American boats of the six metre class today ended in a tie, each team scoring eightteen points. The British team previously had won three races and the American téam one. It is now considered that America’s chances of winning the cup are hope- 1css. Dances, But Pays for Fun With His Life Gloversville, N. Y., Aug. 8.—Ben- jamin Klein, 53, of New York, for 25 years connected with Jacob Adler and Son, glove manufacturers, dropped dead just as he finished a dance at the Adirondack Inn, at Sacandaga, a sum- mer resort near here Saturday night. PROF. LADD VERY ILL. New Haven, Aug. 8.—Prof. George Trumbull Ladd of Yale university, widely known for his knowledge of Oriental life and problems is critical- ly ill at his home here. He was re- tired from active duties in 1906. DR. MAHADY DEAD. Rome, N. Y., Aug. 8 —Dr. Charles R. Mahady, aged 49, for 13 years health officer here, died today from cerebal hemorrhage. I | | THE WEATHER ey Hartford, Aug. 8.—Forecast for New Britain and vicinity: | Fair tonight and Tuesday; little Il temperature change. I| * *. 1921.—TEN PAGES. BABE RAPS OUT HIS FORTIETH HOME RUN IN CHICAGO CONTEST. a2 New York, Aug. 8.—Babe Ruth clouted his 40th home run of the season today in the third inning of the Yanks game with Chicago. PACKING INDUSTRY IS MUCH IMPROVED Conditions Should Be Better When Tarifis. Are Fixed THOMAS E. WILSON DECLARES President of Institute of Meat Packers Also Quotes Figures Afmerican Showing Production is Not Being ‘Maintained. Chicazo, Aug. 8.—The packing in- Austry has about completed it: war readjustment and the posi both producer and packer should im- prove rapidly, Thomas E. Wilson, president of the Institute of Amer- ijcan Meat Packers, told hundreds of packers from all sections of the country, in opening a three day an- nual convention today. Mr. Wilson presented a survey: of 170 non-packer industries which he compared with a survey of packing companies to show that the non- packers did less than four times as wnucld business as the packers and made more than one hundred times as much profit. The packing com- panies surveyed earned profits of $7,218,068 on an investment of ap- proximately $590,000,000 and-sales of $3,013,002,000 he said. Can’t Control Prices. He also presented a table to show price declines in wholesale meat pro- ducts duging the past year ranging from 16 per cent to 47 per cent nearly all by-products are lower than in 1913," he asserted. “The decline of packing house pro- duets,” -Mr. Wilson asserted, “should be. conclusive proof of the statements made by the packers that the busi- vless is governed by the law of supply and demand and is not and cannot be artificially cotrolled.” Both Hayve Losses. The vrcdncer and packer both have suff through the decline in valués, he said, and also calied at- tention to the decreae in export of meat products, stating that there was a loss of 1,270,000,000 pounds in 1920, as compared with 1919, representing a loss in values of $526,013,456. The per capita consumption of meat and lard in the United States in 1920 was 154.3 pounds as compared with 163.3 pounds in 1918, representing a potential loss og 1,365,000,000 pounds ne said. i Production Falls Off. Mr. Wilson presented figures to show the production of livestock is not keeping pace with the gsrowth of population and that there has been a shrinkage in the quantity of meat products held in storage. ; Conditions generally should im- prove when congress has settled the tariff, taxation and other important problems, the spgaker said, and he as- serted that an agreement on limited armament among the nations, if suc- cessful will turn millions of wealth to Jursuits of peace and industry. NEW BRITAIN HERALD NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, MONDAY, AUGUST 8, - DR. J. G. HENRY OF NEW HAVEN COMING MORE THAN $41,000 IS GIVEN IN YEAR| Value of Gilts to Children’s Home Brings Total to $50,066.05 ANNUAL ~ REPORT ISSUED Not a Child Died Puring Year—140 Youngsters Housed by Institution Present Time—Superintendent Re- ports an Trip to Pacific Coast. The annual report of conditions at the Children’s Home was made public ioday by Rew. J. E. Klingberg, in charge of the institution. The re- rort shows a wonderful financial standing. During the year $41,415.40 was received for the new home build- mg fund, and value of gifts added to this amount made the total $50,066.05. $249,398.97 In Cash. The amount of money taken in by the home since it was founded totals $249,398.97. In addition contributions of food, clothing, and furnishings have totaled $22,400, briging the en- tire amount to $271,798.97. During the year not a child has died at the home. Rev. Klingberg is high his praise of local doctors and dentists who have aided in the medi- cal care of the youngsters, and espec- lally Dr. George H. Bodley, the house physician. 140 Children Cared For. There are 140 children in the five houses at the present time. This is the same as at the beginning of the vear, for although a total of 29 were discharged there were an equal num- ~er who were received into the insti- tution. The home has no permanent money "(Continued on Secona Page.) AGCUSED OF “POLITICS” Counse! For Dist. Atty. Tufts Declares That Pgl§tiéat Feud is Behind At- tack on Defendant. 3 Boston, Aug. 8.—Counsel for Dist. Attorney Tufts of Middlesex county today charged before the full bench of the supreme court that Attorney Gen. J. Weston Allen was actuated by political motives in bringing the pres- ent proceedings for removal of Tufts for alleged misuse of his office. If his petition to be allowed to in- troduce evidence in support of this charge’ was granted by the court, all the superior court judges would be called as witnesses the attorney said. 200 Weavers Back at Work in Thompsonville Thompsonville, Aug. §.—Two hun- dred of the 600 Jacquard or Brussels ‘weavers of the Bigelow-Hartford Car- pet Co, who have been on strike against a 20 per cent. wage reduc- tion, returned to work today follow. ing an adjustment of their differ- ences with the company. WHITE AND NEGRO PRISONERS BATTLE AT AUBURN DURING BASEBALL GAME As Result Six Are in Hos- pital and 30 More Are in Isolation Cells Today. Syracuse, N. Y., Aug. 8—Six Auburn prison inmates are in hospital cots and 30 others are in isolation cells, as a re- sult of a_ battle between negroes and whites in the exercise yard Sunday af- ternoon. Ill feeling over a ball game the day before culminated in an at- tack on the negroes, it is stated. There were 1,000 prisoners in the exercise yard when the trouble started. Members of the mutual welfare league ball team and a number of sympathiz- ers picked up ball clubs and sticks and started at a group of negroes, stand- ing at one side. The negroes on Sat- urday rooted against the mutual wel- fare baseball team playing an outside aggregation. The negroes backed to one side of the yard and tried to repel the attacks with bricks, heaped there on account of the construction work. The battle lasted several minutes and gave evid- ence of developing into a free for all fight before prison guards were able to separate the combatants by wuse of heavy clubs and the display of re- volvers. MAY BE CANDIDATE —_— Chairman George White of Demo- cratic National Committee Consid- ering Entering Ohio Campaign. East Hampton, N. Y., Aug. 8. — Chairman George White of the demo- cratic national committee, this after- noon said that he is not a candidate for the democratic nomination for governor of Ohio at this time, but had the mater “under consideration with mental reservation,” MRS. EMERSON DEAD ‘Wife of Editor And Proprietor of An- sonia Sentinel Passes Away This Morning—Ill Two Months. Ansonia, Aug. 8. — Mrs. Julia B. Foord Emerson, wite of James M. Emerson, editor and proprietor of the Evening Sentinel, died at the.family home here this morning. Mrs. Emer- son suffered a paralytic shock about four years ago and since that time had not been in the best of health. The illness which resulted in her death today began two months ago and since then she had been confined to her bed. Besides her husband, she 1s survived %y Lwo sons, Howard F. and J. Ralrh Emerson, associated with their father in the publication of the Sentinel; a daughter, Mrs. Samuel A. Kirby of New Haven and a sister, Miss Hannah Foord, of this HEAYY FINES IMPOSED Judge Imposes $100 For Driving Auto While Intoxicated— Meriden $25 For Reckless Driving. Meriden, Auk. 8.—Stephen Troski, 27, of 483 Spruce street, Bridgeport, was fined $25 and costs for reckless driving and $100 and costs for driv- ing when intoxicated by the local court today following a collision om Old Colony road yesterday between his car and that of Samuel Lifshitz of Hartford. Two state policemen, who were nearby said a bottle of liquor was thrown #:om Troski's car. No one was hurt in the smash, but the cars were badly damaged. Judge George L. King said the $100 fine was the minimum undér the revised auto- mobile laws. t Herald “Ads” Mean Better Business PRICE THREE CENTS ONCE AGAIN JITNEYS ARE BARRED, AS JUDGE THOMAS HAS INJUNCTION VACATED Decision Filed Today De- crees That Public Util- ties Commisson Ruling ls Effective at Midnight FINAL HEARING TO BE ON AUGUST 16 Counsel for New Haven Busmen Hints at Possible Appeal to Justice Brandeis of Supreme Court. ‘ New Haven, Aug. §.—The restraine ing order issued a week ago Sature’ day by Judge Edward S. Thomas, undgr which all peace officers of the state have withheld interference with the| operations of jitneys in the state willl be vacated at midnight, tonight,’ by a decision filed today. Ruling of Judge. In his decision Judge Thomas says: “The alleged rights of the plaintiff on the facts set forth in the bill of complaint are not free from doubt, Concluding this—as I do—the tem=: porary restraining order must be va= cated. The revocation of the order will be effective at midnight tonight. The situation in the jitney-trolley con= troversy will revert to what it was before Judge Thomas granted a tem~ porary restraining order. This coni= dition will continue pending a decision’ of the three judges who will hear the issue on August 16. Is Not Pre-Judgment. ‘The court says that in arriving at the conclusion that the order must vacated, it has not been necessary for me to pre-judge some questions upon which the parties may be at issie when the matter is fully heard before the enlarged court of three judges,” which will hear and deter- mipne the prayer for relief as to granting the interloemtory injunction which is sought in ¥he bill of eom- plaint, nor is it necessary at this time to pass upon the constitutional ques- tion presefited by the bill 6f com- plaint. Doubts Are Evident. “The continuance of the extraor- dinary remedy of a temporary Te- straining order can only be justified when it appears that the plaintiffs’ rights are free from doubts—and not otherwise—in addition to the ‘allega« tion that irreparable damage will re- sult. . . . “The rights of the state to to enforce its laws by its own instru- mentalties is paramount and should not be interfered with by the federal government except in clear and con= vincing cases. . . “The power of the court to reveke the temporary restraining order has been challenged and in support of that contention plaintis’ reply upon Section 266 of the judicial code, to= gether with the decision of the su- preme court of the United States is ex parte Metropolitan Water Co. of West Virginia 220 U. S. 539, in- terpreting the action of the code. ‘A careful examination of both aus thorities discloses that plaintiffs have misconceived the legal import of the statute and the decision.” Officials Waiting. Hartford, Aug. 8.—When asked what course the state police depart< ment would now pursue, Supt. Robert T. Hurley said today that he would make no move until he had been officially notified of the revoca- tion of the injunction. “Will you then begin to make ar- rests promptly?” Supt. Hurley was asked. “Well, we are not going out and try to snap anybody's head off.” he replied. “We are going at this thing on a common sense basis and give everyone a chance to obey the law voluntarily. The whole jitney situation has been in such confusion that I have not attempted to lay. down a definite course of action but we shall see that the law is enforced as soon as Wwe are sure of our grounds.”™ — 2 Up to a late hour this afternoon the local police had not received any no- tification of any sort irom the state commissioner of mqtor vehicles or any other officials having to do with regulation of jitney: May Appeal Again. New Haven, Aug. 8.—Counsel !or the jitneymen here were to confer- this afternoon on the next step to be - taken. One matter they had in mind,_ Attorney Arthur Klein said, was an: application to Justice Brandeis of the U. S. supreme court for a writ of mandamus against state officials. VETERAN SILK MAN DIES Captain Charles Fenton of Willimane . tic Was in Silk Business in That City for 40 Years. 2 Willimantic, Aug. . — Captain | Charles Fenton, 81, silk manufacs. turer died at his home here ayring last night. He was a member of Co, B, 21st Connecticut Volunteers in the Civil war w«nd life treasurer of coms= pany. He was in silk business for 40 vears retiring in 1913. He is survived by rMs. Fenton. two sons, Horace who is an instructor at Annapolis and Robert, secretary of the Windham'@ Silk Co. .o