New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 13, 1921, Page 6

w 8ritain Herald. HERALD N’PB";;;Z“Q::;? COMPANY, (Sunday =xcepted; at 4:15 rald Building. 67 Church street. $%.00 Three Months. e = Month. at the Post Ofice at New Britaln as Sccond Class Mail Matter. TELEPHONE CALLS: 0 Ofmce S itorial Rooms Tho uly profitable advertising' medium in city. Ciroulation books and press oy e open to advertisers. - Mombe: of The Assoclated Press. The: Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of cll news creditcd to it or not otherwise’ credited in this paper and siso local news pub- lished herein, Member Audit Bureau of Circulation. e A. B. C. is a national orgzanization which furnishes newspapers una adver- tisers with a’ surictly honest analysis of efrculation. Our circulation statistics are based upon .this sudit. This insures protection acalnst fraud. In newspaper distribution figures o both national ani - advertiser: S T e ———— THE STATE AND JITNEYS. No surprise should be shown that the state will defend the action of the | Public Utilities' commission in grant- | INg certificates to certain jitneys, nor ‘that it should fight to fiphold the con- titutionality of the new jitney.law. " The law was passed by the legis- 3 re of the state and it is the duty | of the ‘Attorney General of the state ' to defend the consitutionality of laws md by that body. In soine in- stances it might be conceived that a friendly case mignt be brought to " find oui if a law passed was, in fact, constitutional, befora the stats went on with arrangements for its enforce- ment. 7’ - Buch, it is believed, is not the case [ #n the matter of the jitney law. It s ‘believed that ity constitutionality | i» ‘detended because it is the ‘desire ofithe ‘state to be able to regulata the #itheys as provided in thc law. In | the interests of economy, however, “the state is anxious to have the mat- ter settled as quickly as possible. . The same reasoning applies to the state’s. opposing the appeal of the | Connecticut company trom the rul- of the Public Utilities commis- ; which gave certificates to jit- l ‘meys in Bridgeport. The commission L 18 & creature of the state, and as such ' ‘has a right to the ald of state offi- _/elals in defending its actions. Cer- \tainly it the court held that the com- misston had no right to grant certi- ficates in these cases, it would cast . & grave doubt on the commission's . right to_prevent the jitneys from run- ning. It would cast a shadow of dis- repute updn the rulings of the com- ‘mission. Were one to be cynical, one might _suppose that the Connecticut com- " pany appealed only in cases where e justice of the rulings of the com- | mission was clear. Certainly it does Qt appeal from a decision such as ' | the. certificate for the Arch street line where it has indicated it does not - care whether the jlxneys run or not. -Bnt the probability is that the appeal 74a taken in good falth. . Believing that the Public Utilities commission has shown a disposition 1o favor it—the Connecticut company =it desires to establish that commis- n_firmly, to make it appear to the Reople as a fair commission in order * that its-decisions in the future, in its favor, may be less questioned. If the nting .of these - certificates from ch the appeal is taken is afirmed, | it will, create a better feeling toward 4 u;- «m-don on the part of some ot the Ilople. It the decision is re- versed, the company will gain finan- clally, but will lose the good cynic - believes might be igained. ‘But such afirmance of the ruling in 2 favor of these Bridgeport jitneys will never convince people of New Bri- tain that the commission have treated them fairly. CAVE MEN AND BOBBED HAIR No, there is no relation betweasn the two—cave men and bobbed hair. _ In fact probably the cave ineffective imitators, -~ Not being quite certain as to our i “eomplete knowledge of the history when the cave man . of those times, " Wrielded his club with wonderful will- - ingness; took what he desired and subsisted more or less omraw meat which tended to make him less con- humbly ‘acknowledge that some women did . siderate, less polished, we _Wear bobbed hair, possibly. i~ But if such were the fact it must Bave been distressingly inepnvenient 6r the cave man who was seized by & sudden desire to exercise his muscles or tq impart especial emphasis isome ancient insignia ‘our “Home, Sweet Home,” Were ‘that hair boblea the self free from this grasp. How much easier would it have been to wind about his powerful hairy the long tresses of her Who pi the man of _ancient times, not their present day distinctly de- deprecated bobbed hair—should any ©of the women of their times have _dared to operate upon’it in this man- 1o . some command he had given his parti- " cular woman. Were her hair bobbed ‘Bow difficult it would have been for “Rim to grasp it and swing her about . thé cave in which there probably hung representing of this day! poor, ‘muscle bound male would undoubtedly have to take a fresh hold every little while, and it might be quite possible for the offending woman to shake her- afe to say that the ancient cave man did not allow his slave of the other sex to bob her hair, thus depriving him of the handle of author- it so easily grasped. Well, the day of the real cave man has passed; the day of the imitation is passing. The former slave has be- come the one who enslaves. The touching of woman's hair by man has become a priviledged caress—especial- ly if a hair net is worn. So why any objection to the bobbing of hair? Some women may do this as a declaration of emancipation from tyranny. Opinions differ as to the attraction or the reverse of bobbed hair. We do not feel like abandoning the phrase that woman's hair is her crowning glory, but many believe they would have a much more glorious crown were they to bob it and leave it short temporarily. Others believe bobbing their hair would show a lack of good taste. So none should, as a matter of prin- ciple, pronounce against bobbed hair. THE COMFORT STATION The members of the Comfort Sta- tion Committee appointed by the Mayor, are going about the matter in the right way, if the plan outlined at last night's meeting is followed out. There have been three committees named to take care of the matter in which the people of this city and many who pass through it are inter- ested. The two former committezs were selected from the Common Coun- cil. They did' their work and made reports, which are available for the use of the’ present committee. But with the making of the former re- ports the matter ended; the commit- tees ceased to function. Now thirty thousand dollars has been authorized for this purpose. The people want the building and want ‘it now. The money cannot be used for other purposes than the comfort sta- tions needs. It is probable that the building itself will not cost the full $30,000. In such case authority may be given to make use of the extra amount—perhaps $2,500, to maintain it until further action is' taken as to such maintenance, and when data is available as to how much or how little will come in from privileges granted. Meanwhile, while the committee on detail is at work of investigating and consideration of data, the city plan- ning commission should be consider- ing the best location for such building. Although the sentiment of the persons present seemed to favor its location at the south end of Central Park, such suggestion was merely tentative, and the decision is left to the city plan- ning commission. Irrespective of the question as to how many other cities have such buidings, and irrespective of their ap- pearance, New Britain should have one and one that will add not only to the comfort of the people of.the city, but also to their appreciation of its boauty. A good work has been well started and should be prosecuted with energy in order that after three for four years of endeavor, the people may - have what they want-and what they have a right to demand. SILESIAN QUESTION ‘When Lloyd George explained why the Supreme Council decided to leave the Silesian question to the Council of the League of Nations, he made a significant remark: “We have made concessions in the hope of a settle- ment,” he said, “but the league, of course, cannot be-bound by these. They. (the league) must review the whole matter from top to bottom, and we will accept the decision without a murmur.” 1t appears that Lioyd George is very anxious to 'notify the league Council in this informal way, that he does not believe it is necessary for England to make all the concessions to which she has agreed. He emphasizes ‘the fast® that they were ‘“‘concessions” made in che hope of settlement, not made from a sense of the justice of the demands which inspired them. He wants the Council of the league, to know that he does not believe the Council will do wrong if, having gone over the whole matter “from top to bottom,” it de- cides that Great Britain made more concessions than she should have done. ““ ‘E ’as ’opes.” Moreover when two people are the main figures in an argument, as Briand and Lloyd George have been in this matter, and the one (Briand) is the more strong in his hatred—a just hatred—of the Germans than is the other, Lloyd George, the latter decides a far better chance of gaining an ad- vantage where the decision Is left to 2 body of .men all of whom have less reasod to hate and fear the Germans than has the one (Briand) to whom he was singly opposed. The reference of this matter to the League Council 1s, it is belisved, some- thing for which Lloyd George and Great Britain should be glad. Now that Father Harding has his boy settled in a good position for four years at least, certainly he is not to blame for thinking about his own af- fairs a little. “Liquor For Floors Held Illegal,” headline. Certainly; everyony re- members how floors used to come up, whep ligor was used to excess, and NEW 'BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, SATURDAY, AUGUST “JEST RUMINATIN.” (Robert Russell.) Whero brains are all about you an’ their products are on tap In every word that's uttered, It sure stimulates a chap, To see if that gray matter that he’s got within his head Is keepin' fresh an’ active, or is sort o’ growin’ dead. When evenin' ¢omes he sits an’ thinks o’ what he’s said that day; ‘Was his' remarks original or, like a bale o' hay That's musty grown through bein' all tied up' an’ full o dust— 8 Which likely will remain that way ’till all its binders bust If we ain’t added jest a pinch o’ somethin’ that is new To this great world's 'big puddin’ in which lies both me and you, We haven't done our duty, for we're helpin’ stand right still Ol Progress, when he ought to be attackin’ that great hill Raised up by those Conserva- tives who cry “It ain’t been done,” 3 When they observe inventions helpin’ work or aidin’ fun.’ ‘We cannot be original in every- thin’_ we try, 4 But we can use the.brains we Bot each day that scampers by. Try This on Your Wise Friend If a hen and a half lay ‘an_ egg and a half in a day and ‘a half, how many eggs will six hens . lay in seven days? ‘Answer’ to yesterday’s, 3 .2,200 pieces. 1| Unseen,” makes many wish they were explorers. Simple, plain headline; ' “Seven Sleepers,” makes one wonder who has been prowling about New Britain. “Differences Between French and British Premier Arige,” headline. Thus, as previously remarked, tho\l:h agreement had been .‘“reached,”” it had not! been “made.” ‘o Lots of women will dispute head- line, “Can Reduce Only by ' Most Rigid Economy.” They say exercise and diet will' do it. : Report has it that anti-bser meas- ure has run into trouble. ’Tis time it did that little thing. s Mayor Hyland is for Home Rule in N. Y. ‘And it's “rule” formulated in his own ‘“‘home,” too, that he wants. It the crazy man is intensely happy in the belief that he a wise," benevo- lent miilionaire, why be sane and able to. realize what,a poor‘warm you gre? “Pred)cfion of ‘Cheapéer Faofl» <An- other Year,” headline. We like. the “diction’! but can'tswallow. the {pre.” “Cong"ees Pining for 30-Day Re- cess,” headline.. Let ’ em ‘have it and give thejr work to some of our .un- .employed who, accordmg -fo . recent records, ‘would' accomplish just as much. g “Gas Company Fails to .Give -Ser- vice,” headline. Who ever asked it to? It:sells it—and not at'a nominal price. e % Leonard Wood be ' governor, gen- eral of Philippines -it University- of Pennsylvania would let him go. 25 YEARS AGO (From The Herald of That Date.) Captain W. W. Bullan of Co. E, is quite ill at his home in Plainville. The Black - Rock Mission Sunday school will hold its outing at White Oak tomorrow. Mr. and Mrs. William . Beers will leave tomorrow. for Sachem’s Head. The sewer commission has appeared to the common council to prevent the dumping refuse at Traut's Park. The Painters’ Union will hold a meeting tonight. Umpire T. J. Lynch of the Nation- al League, was a visitor in town yes- terday. $50,000,000 NOT ENOUGH. Parity Between Argentina Peso and . S. Dollar Can’t Be Re-established. ,Buenos Aires, Aug. 13.—Parity be- iween the Argentine peso and the United States dollar cannot be re-es- tablished as a result of the projected Arnerican loan of $50,000,000 to the Argentine government, Gasper Cor- wlle, a former manager of the Banco de la Nacione, declared in’an address at the American Club here yesterday. He said that & $50,00,000 loan would nut be sufficient to meet the needs.of ihe situation. “The loan should be . sufficiently iarge,” he continued, “to enable the United States to maintain cjose com- mercial relations with Argentina, es- pecially since the larger part of the proceeds would return to the United States in payment for merchandise and materials. SPAIN ISSUES_FUNDS, Madrid, Au vrldit ot 184, { 13, 1921 ‘THE OBSERVER MAKES ‘RANDOM O 3SERVATIONS = ON' — THE CITY AND ITS PEOPLE. One shore resort that has firmly established’ itsel! 'as a playground of the people is that at Hammonasset, lolated .in the town of Clinton. =This is a state park ana is within easy apprdach of the central section of the commgdnwealth for those who drive their own - automobiles. It can be reached from New Hritain either by the Connecticut river route or via New Haven. The former road is not in the best of condition and west of Saybrook there is a stretch that is badly in need of attention. Tha road by way of New Haven is tho better of the two, offéring a motorists’ para- dise:throughout. the. trip. Every -fair Sunday, thousands. of men, women and children congregate at. Hammonasset. - Free parking space is provided for autornobiles. Mast of those who go to the beach bring their own lunch which may be .eaten on a spacious ’ pavilion where tables and benches are provided free of cost. Soft drinks and other delights oi an outing may be purchned at'a reason- able figure, Accommodations ample to care for all’ but record ‘crowds ‘are found in the bath' house. Suits, lockers and towels are rented at a nominal price. The beach is one ‘of the best for bathing -along the Conmecticut shore, although there arc other places .of greater length. When' the tide is in t ‘is unnecessary to. stray far from shore before water deep enough for bathing: is encountered. - The surf has been high-on several Sundays and bathers who like to .frolic - in thHe waves haye had ‘their fill of this form of ‘pleasure. Hammonasset is well managed in every .particular.. . The attedants seem.to be anxious to please and the appointments are-all that could 'be asked. Hundreds. of . New. Britain veople have made the acquaintance of .the resort. All of.them speak of in tho highest terms. The attention of the Chamber ol Commerce and the. Rotary club is in- vited: to'the lack of a'directing sign at the top of Damon’'s Hill in Berlin J?vhijch would - guide autoinobilists to New Britain. A local man has sug- gested that the Observer make note of this'fact and .give -1t publicity. It seems that an' opportunity has been oOverlooked in- respect to the foregoing.’ ‘'Under present conditiony is ‘impossiblc for "strange drivern coming from New York or other points in that directior to knéw when and where to turn off the.turnpike in order. to' reach New Britain. + ‘The .sign could be illuminated at night: at’ small expense. “Not only would such a sign be welcomed by strangers but. it’ wouiT be a gdod ad- veértisement for Néw Britain, which is known far and’ widec as the ‘“Hard- ware City'of the World.””. Referred to the C."of C. and the R. C. Housewives aro beginning to grum- bla -against, iricreasing costd of foad- stuffs, many. of which .are slowly. but steadily climbing batk toward tha peak. Melt! especially are on the up- ward sweep .again and tha.butcher's bill 18 expanding accotdingly. Butter and eexa are repeating their old trick and. ave”steadily gomng -up,. althaugh the reason is hard to understand even it .we. cquld .find pebp]o wha _could s ‘A unhh d argument in fa- vor of this turn in affairs. Ham was ot h yona the reach ofthe working- a This, with eggs on the . ladder, “will - soon Raro the effect ‘of ;hofllh‘lns ‘that an- clent and: hoharable ‘sport “of - éating Ram, and ‘eggeifor breakfast, or any ot me: tor' that matter. A famoun congrersiman once said that the ‘meat nxau uulized everything in-a .pig ex- That’ {a.now. left-for the people, who are finding. plenty of use for it under present conditions. With the majority of wage earners getting slim envelopea every week, the price of food works a direct hardship on many families. Tasty menua ara ‘denied them and they are forced ta maka \'egetableu the. piece of resis- tance instead of the good old fash- ioned roast beef running over with “Juice.” Unless steps aro taken to stop the tide of raising food prices the winter may have another unpleasant aspect in forcible limitation of diets. The cost of food in conjunction with the cost of coal which seems to be firmly entrenched, will present a problem which many will be unable to solve. _ Acording to reports from the big cloth markets, prices for next spring will not be lowered. Cotton goods are being sold for future delivery without any reduction.in price and the same can be said of other mill products. Commutors between New Britain and Hartford watch with interest the spectacle of “Young America” enjoy- ing that almost extinct institution the ‘oI’ swimmin’ hole’” located a short distance this side of Clayton crossing. The.pool is neither wide nor deep but it has been seized upon eagerly by the boys in the eastern section of the city who have patronized it liberally during the summer. They are of all sizes. ' There is the little shaver who is afraid to get his hair wet because his mother will know that he has disobeyed her again by going swimming. Then there 'are the older boys whose antics are watched with awe by the younger hero worshippers. . "'The latest style in bathing suits does not seem to bother these lads. In fact, some of them apparently never seem to have heard of a bath- in it but -appear in the same ~lothes -they wore when the doctor turned around’and said “It's a boy. The writer understands that there is objection in some quarters to the youngsters appearing so near the tracks without being properly clad. But that is prudery carried to the extreme. The .remonstrants should hark back a few years and see if they can think of the time they did the same. What do you say about that, Old Timer? .. A timely warning against careless- ness in addressing and stamping mail appeared in the public press a day or two ago, a warning to which most of us could pay heed with profit. On the other hand, the state- meéent, coming from the Hartford post- office, opens the way to discussion of the mail service between this city and Hartford and vice versa. ‘Bnsinéss men complain that it fre- quently requires a longer time to send a‘first class letter .from Hartford to New Britain than it does to send one to. New York. The same is also true of parcel post packages, even those with. special delivery stamps affixed to them. This situation is not caused by care- lessness or lack. of supervision, but the system seems to be at fault. A plan should be mapped out by * authorities at. both offices by which the service would be improved. : This statement is not made in the spirit of criticism but simply as a suggestion.which, we know from past exeprience, will be gladly received at the local office, which was shown commendable ‘cooperation: with. those who “depend ‘on_the mails, e ' The. present unemployment situa- tion is reflected strongly by the de- crease ' in the ' patronage of the “dinky” lines. The crowds which wait for trains at the local railroad station FACTS AND FANCIES ] .,.'— BY ROBERT QUILLEN — ; . They also, serve who only” stand lnd !t, might “be Worse. The dur crea- tures are still clothed in mystery. When an_employe begins to make excuses, it time to let him make tracks. The man with a heavy collar and a_ heavy ‘coat stood sweating on a corner. “Ha,” said ‘he,” “what silly clotheés thé women wear. Europe is slowly recovering from the beliet that our foreign: polcy is an endowment polfcy. ‘Why should people trouble God with prayers for, rain when they can plan a picnic and get a good one? The most encouraging sign of the times is that one in the window that reads: “Al goods marked down. Educational films might render.a distinct ‘service by showing us motion pictures of a man making up. a deficit. Coolidge says . something must be done. to lessen the tax burden. It is a statesmanlike utterance, worthy the respect it ‘has received for three thousand years. JAs s rule, you .cn_ judge the.worth -2 All norml _persons have five senses, and a féw have a sixth sense known as_common. It is easy to beat the swords into plowshares, but what use can we find for cloves? A physician advises drinkers against surf ‘bathing. It is dangerous to be pickled in braue? The dance was finished and she limped to’a seat. ‘“‘Ah, she sighed; “hell hath no fury like a corns.” After you have made several vain fforts to get the right number you wonder why something isn’'t done tbout our public futilities. A railroad man says the freight business is up in the air. This clinches the argument of those who said it vould adjust itself to the rates. If he says he doesn’t understand the intricacies of the Irish question, you can’t tell whether he is feeble minded or just an honest man. Fossils will enter the country fre and: that is all right. The way they iress now, the Collector coudn’t tell em from young girls anyway. LIGHTS AND SHADOWS By John J. Daly SIMPLE. In years to come, perhaps, there’ll be A simple soul in sympathy With wanderings of mine; A little lady, clear of eye, ‘Who'll say, A human heart “I'm yours until I die”— divine. I say ‘“perhaps” that such there’ll be ‘Who'd come and fare the worst with me; But I, T've lost all hope. I fear there is no one like that Who'd dare to share my humble flat As barren as a rope. Mayhap, for one can never tell, There is some girl who'd love me well, Whd'd take a narrow chance; A meek and humble maiden fair ‘Who would not pause, nor stop nor care Until we danced the dance. Yet, should there be such boon on earth I'd underestimate her worth. No purse could pay the toll; For, knowing me, as I do now, I could not help but think, somehow, She’d be a simple soul. are becoming thinner aad thinner. When business was normal, patronage was heavy and crowds could be seen waiting every day for the early aft- ernoon trains. The situation has completely reversed itself. Those who assemble at the depot nowadays could be called a group instead of a crowd. This applies particularly to the patronage in the direction of the Capital City. Three coaches are now suffcient to accomodate the residents of Bristol, Pldinville and New Britain whose business or fancy calls them to Hartford on the 2:10 train, although heretofore it was often ‘necessary to provide a much longer train. Trainmen throughout the country report similar conditions. Peopla either cannot afford to travel or refuse to pay the high mileage charges. This condition will probably continue until the railroad can see its way clear to reduce rates and thereby bring traveling within the reach of those] who were wont to patronize trains in the olden da; The chief topic of conversation among hardened travel- ers is in the high fares being charged. These veterans are of the opinion that the railroads could increase their in- comes’ by reducing - passenger rates and making traveling more attractive. . s Friends of jitneymen and users of jitneys are pleased to hear that Attor- ney General Healy will oppose the ap- peal of the' Connecticut company against the decision of the Public Utili- ties commission to permit jitneys on ¢ertain routes in Bridgeport and other places. The attorney general is an official bound by his oath to defend the inter- ests of the people. He differs from the General Assembly because that body can always slide from under when re- sponsibility for action or lack of action is being fixed. As an individual, the attorney general cannot avoid blame if he fails to as ister his office in the spirit as well as the letter of the law. It is not the intention of the writer to create the impression that Mr. Healy will oppose the Connecticut compasy for fear of what may happen if 1w doesn’t. He has seen his duty clearly and first reports indicate that he will Bo to the limit of his power to prevent the usurpation of government by a pub- lic service cprporation. The case of the people vs the Con- necticut company has now reached the stage of a ‘‘show down.”” The lead- ers of the company have been carried away with the belief that they are su- perior beings. 1If it is true, as claim- ed, that the trolley company cannot make money with conditions as they are, then the hour has arrived for the trustees and the management to step politely aside and hand over their posts to men who can at least try to make money for the company by sound business practices. DETAILS OF COMET. Astronomers Describe How Earth Passes Through Nebula. Heidelburg, Aug. 13. — Brilliant light bands which took the form of a wreath running from west-north- west to east-southeast were produced by the tail of a comet through which the earth passed last Monday night, astronomera at the Koenigstuhl ob- servatory announced last night. These light bands gradually faded from view with the approach of dawn. Observations taken at the univer- sity were said to have indicated that the head of the comet passed between the sun and earth and that the light from the comet’'s tail moved from north to south. The astronomers predict the comet will again be visible to points in the southern hemisphere, where conditions tor observations are favorable at the present time. WOOD IS HAPPY CHOICE. Residents of Philippines Likely to Approve Selection. Minneapolis, Aug. 13. — President Harding's appointment of Gen. Leon- ard Wood as governor of the Philip- pine Islands is a *“happy choice” as far as residents of the islands are con- concerncd in the opinion of Manuel L. Quezone, president of tha Philip- pine senate. He passed through here last night on his way from Setttle to ‘Washington. “Tha appointmen: of Gen. Wood will be well received everywhere in the Philippines, 1 am sure,”” Mr. Quezone said. “The people feel that he is .a man well acquainted with their problems because he has lived there and knows them from first hand information. Any man that wasa considered a worthy candidate for presidet of the United States should certainly have the approval of our people " I BOSTON SIGNS PLAYERS. Boston, Aug. 13.—It was announced here today the following players have been signed by the Boston Nationals: Catcher Duffy O'Regan of Brighton and Pitcner Al Daviason and Infield- er Tim Dooley of Brooklyn. O’Regan played on the Boston college XarIsi colle CSity GERMANY REGRETS SILESIAN DELAYS Disappointed That Matter Has Not Been Settled Berlin, Aug. 13 (By Associated Press)—Information regarding the decision of the supreme allied council to refer the Upper Silesian dispute to the league of nations was confined: to a brief bulletin received here late yesterday afternoon. The action of the council occasioned surprise in official circles and, while the govern- ment declined to discuss - the new situation there was an intimation that the Wirth cabinet was . disappointed at the council’s inability to reach a final and equitable decision. “We chiefly regret the delay in- volved by the new procedurs,” a cabi- net official declared, “because it is calculated to prolong the hardships of ‘the already sorely tried populace of Upper Silesia.” Discussing the differences between England and France, as reflected In reports of the deliberations in Paris, a German official. said: “Germany had no interest in pro- moting an actual break’ in the ranks of the entente. She has an abiding faith in the righteousness of her case respecting Upper Silesia and is quite willing ‘to have the issue de¢idedi By ‘the council of the league.” There is evident some apprehension regarding the nature of the. attitude taken by the Poles, in view of the council's decision. It is asserted they prepared for a fresh invasion of the plebiscite area of Upper Silesia. ~ OREGON IN CONFERENCE, Discusses Phases of 180 Injunction Caseas With Court Officials Mexico, City, Aug. 13. — President Obregon conferred with a committea of supreme court judges yesterday re- garding 180 injunction cases now on file before the court, the appellants being foreign oil companies. which protest against the provision of Ar- ticle 27 of the Mexican constitution. The appeals apply to the general principles involved in Article 27, par- ticularly asking that the court deter- mine whether the article is retro- active. The companies seek to re- strain officials from enforcing the law, and the cases must be dedded before the end of the month. Scores of other injunction wocegd- ings dealing with oil production and expert taxes on petroleum are pend- ing in the supreme court. AMERICANS ROBBED. Students Touring Italy Victimied by Crooks. Milan, Aug. 13.—A group aof Ameri- can students touring Italy was robbed on a train running between this city and Venice according to a report from that city. Thomas Child, son of Rich- ard Washburn Child, the new U. S. ambassador at Rome was one of the young men in the party while Samson Rogers is reported to have had & suit- case containing valuables and money aggregating 45,000 lire stolen. SECOND OPERATION LIKELY. New Pork, Aug. 15.—Henry P. Da- vidson of J. P. Morgan and Co.. was reported resting comfortably today at the Roosevelt hospital, where he un- derwent an operation vesterday for relief of intra-cranial pressure. A second operation may be neces- sary, however, his physicians . said, for correction of an arfection near the auditory nerve. No official mention was made in the physician’s bulletin issued after the operation of a tu- mor of the brain, which the operation was reported to have disclosed. I e THREE NATIONS ACCEPT. Mexico City, Aug. 13. — China, Spain and Holland have accepted President Obregon’s recent invitation to appoint a commission to meet Mexican representatives and adjust claims for damage suffered by their nationals during the last ten years of revolution in this country, says a semi-official report. —es LFGION MEMBERS LEAVE. Paris, Aug. 13. — Members of the American Legion who arrived here yesterday left Paris today for Bloise, where they were to participate in the unveiling of the statue of Joan of Arc, which was presented to that city by the Joan of Arc committee of the city of New York IN NAVY AGAIN