New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 16, 1921, Page 1

"News of the World By Associated Press ESTABLISHED 1870. DEVALERA ASSERTS IRISH WILL STAND ON PRINCIPLE AS LAID DOWN BY MERCIER Cardinal of Belgium, Juring War, Declared! to Germany That Eternal Authority Was Unlawful — Embodies American Ideals. Declares British Proposals NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, TUESDAY, AUGUST EUROPEAN PEACE IS FULLY ASSURED NOW Lloyd George Says Unity of Allies Is Asserted ADDRESSES COMMONS TODAY Questions That Were Before Recent Are Unjust—Only Govt. Irishmen Recognize is That of the Dail Eireann. Dublin, Aug. 16. ——(By Amcla.ted Press)—In opening the Dail Eireann at its first public session here today Eamon De Valera, the republican leader, reiterated Ireland’s claim for separation from Great Britain and declared the only government the people reccgnized was the ministry of the Dail Eireann, the Irish republican parlianient. Mercler’s Principles. He and his colleagues, the head of the' republican cabinet said had adopted towards Engiand the princi- ple laid down by Cardinal Mercier of Belgium towards Germany—the prin- ciple that external authority was un- lawful. The Irish, ne said, stood for the ideals, enthroned in the American declaration of independence. Mr. De Valera provoked laughter by describing the British attitude as that of a great nation demanding guarantees for its safety from a small one, when it should e a big nation guaranteeing safety to a small state. Calls Proposals Unjust. [ The. cabinet had sent the reply it did, Mr. De Valera declared, because it did not think the British proposals ‘were just. Mr. De Valera points to the vir- tually impeossible conditions surround- Ang pegotiations with the British gov- emment for the- position, he sald, was that of a man unarmed facing a man pointing & pistol. ° There. were. people who wanted to tiate to save their faces, he con- ML the 8inn Fein would not negotiate to save faces, but to save, 1f possible bloodshed and for the right and principle. Tomorrow’s Address. Mr. De Valera said that at tomor- rov's session, besides recounting the negotiations between tht Irish and British governments, he would in a general way, give an account of his own department and that afterwards the other ministers would give ac- cownts of their departments. The proposed reply to Premier Llayd George continued the presi- dert, would be considered in private session. Al understood the ser- jousness of the reply, he declared as the British government intended to makg it an issue of peace or war with the Irish nation. ler the reply was sanctioned A&endy for ‘dispatch there would be another public session of the Dail Eireann, Mr, De Valera continued. Further elections to office would oceur and then the parliament would workj upon the propositions to be ad- vanced by the new Dail ministry. Vote Really a Plebiscite. Mr, De Valera asserted that Ire- land had at the electicns virtually declared by plebiscite for a republi- can government, not because the people were republican doctrinaries but because Irish freedom and in- dependence could not at present be realized in any other way. Mr. De Valera said that during his talks with Mr. Lloyd George the sub- ject of the freedom of small nations, which the British premier advocated during the war, had come up and he had told Mr. Lloyd George that if he recagnized the principles involved there would be no need for negotia- tions. Various Opinions. Dublin, Aug. 16.—Summing up their impressions of the Dail Eireann meet- ing today, political observers who have been closely following the Irish situation gave thesa views: * That the whole aumosphere of the meeting, including Mr. De Valera's speech had given the impression that the attitude created by the republican leader’'s reply to the British govern- ment would be maintained, his speech suggesting that the reply already drafted by the Dail Eireann cabinet would show an unyielding position. That it would be endorsed unani- mously by the Dail Eireann they considered a certainty. It was pointed out that while it had been understood the session begin- %ing today was called for considera- tion of the government's settlement ofter the first day’'s proceedings de- veloped chiefly a further assertion of Irish independence and deflance of British authority. From the speeches delivered, their view was the impression might be bained that.a government claiming : sole authority in Ireland was part of tha program in conception. The oath taken by the members, some 6f the observers asserted, would called high treason in the In it the members swore ld voluntary support to the mv.rnmem. authority and n Ireland,’ and to support ;mh republic and the ¥ ‘Meeting of Supreme Council Threat- ened Solidarity of Entente, Premier Says. London, Aug. 16.—Premier Lloyd George, speaking in the house of commons today concerning the last meeting of the allied supreme coun- cil declared that in many respects it was the most important since the declaration of peace. Questions were before it, he said, which menaced the solidarity of the entente. The unity of the allies Mr. Lloyd George 'asserted, was a guarantee for the peace of Europe and it was aj matter of great gratification that atl the ¢nd of the meeting a resolu- tion was passed, not merely that the| alliance be continued but declaring the spirit of the alliance was as strong as ever. Silesian Question Grave One. The question giving the greatest] anxiety the premier continued, was that of Upper Silesia which he said was in many respects one of the most dangerous and delicate yet raised. It never seemed to him a very difficult matter to settle the question on its merits. geographical- ly, economically and statistically ‘Mr. Lloyd George said, but the problem was complicated by the introduction of other elements. There were large sections of French public opinion be- lieving that the taking away of the coal mines and iron works of Silesia from Germany was essential for the security of France he declared, but this he believed to be a delusion. Biennial Convention of “ TForesters of America Baltimore, Aug. 16.—The biennial convention of the supreme court of the Foresters of America met here to- day for a three days session with sev- eral hundred delegatés in attendance. A prize contest in ritualistic work will be one of the features of the meeting. DOESN'T WANT FAIR Miss Alice Robertson, Member of WOULD HAVE T0 LISTEN SEX ON DELEGATION Congress Tells Her Reason 0,133,000 OUT OF This Is Best Estimate Secretary IS MADE BY COMPARISONS Declares to Committce, Women Would Havo to Have Faulty of Listening Much and Saying Little. Washington, Aug. 16.—Representa- | tive Alice Robertson of Oklahoma, { mates available at this time show that the only woman member of congress, took particular pains when she called at the White House today to AL/ICE EO&EETSOIV make it plain that her visit was not to urge appointment of a woman on the American delegation to the dis- armament conference. “Show me a woman in the United States ‘who is qualified” said Miss Robertson ‘“and I mdsht -urge her appointment.” She added that a woman in order to quelify not “only would have ‘to be an international lawyer, versed in diplomatic practice, familiar with foreign languages and conditions and have an assured social standing and 2 wide international acquaintance but would also need the faculty of “listening a ‘great deal and saying little.” CONNECTICUT LIGHT AND POWER CO. TO SPEND $250,000 ON CITY IMPROVEMENTS: AID FOR ARTISTS Local Woman Contributed Canvas and Paints for Young Man Serving Life Term in Prison. Harold B. Page, a former Meriden resident who is serving a life sentence in state prison at Wethersfield, has re- cently displayed some artistic talent that has attracted the attention of the outside world, and among those who have taken an interest in the young man is Mrs. J. A. Traut of this city. Page is only 28 years old, and has been incarcerated for the past eight years. He was convicted of kKilling a chum at Madison. It was not until after Page had spent considerable time behind the gray walls, that he turned his attentions to paint- ing. Desepite the fact that it has been a long time since he has viewed forest and woodland scenes, some of his best work has been this variety, Mrs. Traut has been furnishing canvas and paints for the young artist, and other promin- ent lovers of the artistic have aided him. SEEK FORGER-MURDERER Iclucngo Do Not Believe i Kolze Poisoned Himself and His l Wife As Note Says. \ Chicago, Aug. 16.—With the as- Police sertion of a handwriting expert that the alleged confession letter of Fred Kolze that he poisoned himself and his wife is a clumsy forgery authori- ties began to hunt its author. (“When we locate the author of that fraudulent message we may have located the party most interest- ed in throwing the police off the trail of the perpetrators of the doubie murder,” Coroner Peter Hoffman as- serted. Mrs. John Demmer, Kolze’s house- keeper is being held under bonds in connection with the deaths from poisoning of Kolze, his wife and Mrs. Demmer’s husband. Auto is Destroyed On Berlin Turnpike Meriden, Aug. 16.—A touring outo- mobile owned by Louis Coleran of 18 Walker street, West Somerville, Mass., and driven by his brother, Wil- Yam, was totaly destroyed by fire on the Berlin turnpike at the north end »>f Meriden this morning. William >cleran was returning from New York and the mishap occurred tdo far lw.y for the fire department to- be da—w-lne-. New Britain to Rank Among First in State For Elec- trical Service. While general. industrial work in New Britain is at a practical stand- still and expenditures for improve- ments of any kind are being cut to the rock bottom necessity, the Con- necticut Light & Power company is at this time spending a total of $250,- 000 for extension and improvement of its service in this city, according a statement by A. S. Jourdan, dis- trict superintendent with offices in the “company’'s place in Fox’s build- ing on West Main street. ‘‘While other concerns are curtailing .as much as possible, we are spending money because we have to look forward to the future when business will again be normal and demands upon our service will increase,” Mr. Jourdan stated. New Sub-Station. The biggest work being done by the company is in connection with the installation of a New ,Britain dis- tributing and sub-station which is being installed at Corbin Place on property recently acquired by the or- ganization. This will mean a great deal to the city as it will leave a place where the needs of New Britain will be considered. first and foremost and trouble of any local nature will be cared for promptly. At Black Rock Station. " Definite plans have been made by the company for the improvement of service in and to this city. At the Black Rock power-house or sub-sta- tion a new 66,000 volt bus is being (Continued on Tenth,Page.) H. P. Richards May Head Mayor’s Trolley Committee Alderman H. P. Richards will be named chairman of ‘the mayor’s trolley committee, it is expected, when the commission of five members meets to- night for the purpose of organization. Those who. are to act.with. the alder- man are Aldermen Paonessa, Gilpatrick and Gill and Councilman King. PLANE FALLS, ONE KILLED. Cairo,” Aug. 16.—Colonel C. R. New- man, chief of staff of the British army in Egypt, was seriously injured when an airplane in which he was riding crashed to the ground late yesterday. The pilot of the mu:hhtm kfiled, Be On Disarmament |These Figures Do Not Include the WORK IN AMERICA of Labor Can Give Former Service Men But Show Dif- ference in Payroll Figures of 1920 and Today. ‘Washington, Aug. 16.—Best esti- 5,735,000 persons are out of employ- ment in the United States, Secretary of Labor Davis reported to the senate today in response to a resolution call- ing for figures. Mr. Davis said the estimates did not include figures as to the number of former service men out of work as these could not be obtained. The totgl of unemployed as given, he added re- lated to the difference in the number of employes carried on payrolls last month as compared with the peak of employment in 1920. “SHINE, FIVE CENTS” Youngsters Cover Main Street With Bootblacking Equipment and Draw Business With Their Throaty An- nounéement of Low Prices. ‘‘Come on, mister, buy a shine, only a mickel,”” cries the youngster who has brought lower prices to New Britain. Have you seen them? Yes, the price is a nickel and the best part of it is you don’t have to climb into a chair and wait. Service right at your feet, on your fee ., and all the high prices to de- feat. . New Britain youngsters have adopted the scheme of youths in other cities to make money. Equipped with a small box, which has a foot-shaped 1 16, 102 .-—TWELVE PAGES Nation’s Annual Tax Blll ‘Washington, Aug. 16.—A reduction of $790,330,000 in the annual tax bill of the nation will result from the changes in the 1918 revenue act embodied in the new administration tax bill Chairman Fordney of the ways and means com- mittee declares in a majority report fil- ed today with the house. The .attitude of the democratic minority of the house toward the administration tax revision bill which was introduced late ter- day was to be determined late tod;; by a party caucus. Decision to have th democrats on the ways and means com- mittee file a minority report on the Reduced $790,330,000 By Changes in Revenue Statute, Fordney Explains measure was forecast by some leaders. Tax Repeal Postponed. Meantime the committee with the democratic membership present was to pass formally on the bill as amended as a result of the action yesterday of the republican conference which voted 96 to 87 to postpone repeal of the ex- cess profits tax and higher income sur- tax rates until next January 1 and to put off until the same date the propos- ed increase in the corporation income tax. o After the conference action and be- for Chairman Fordney presented the bill in the house, majority members of the (Continued on Tenth Page) PAONESSA LIKELY TO FIGHT CURTIS Sixth Ward Alderman Will Lead Move in Council for Inauguration of Two-Platoon Plan. Despite the fact that Mayor Orson F. Curtis has announced that he will veto any action of the common coun- cil at tomorrow evening’s session having for its object the installation of the two-platoon system in the fire stand on top and shine supplies inside, the younger element is on the street looking for business. They have been successful, too, for the continued ‘‘only a nickel”” draws the attention of many who have been paying 10 cents and giving a tip. Business men, working- men and all classes have stopped, rest- | ed their feet on the stand and with- drawn with shining shoes which cost them the big sum of five cents. Main street has been overcrowded with the school 'boys who have decided to enter competition. with -the shine.parlors and dropped their prices in order to do it. MAYOR DISLIKES P. U. C. POLICIES Statement of State Body That No As- signments Would Be Made This Month Questioned by His Honor To the mind of O. F. Curtis, and others who have examined recent cor- respondence of the Public Utilities Commission a number of questions present themselves which, the mayor points out, can hardly raise the esteem with which the P. U. C. is held locally. Several weeks ago the city asked for a hearing on the transportation problem. A letter was received under date of July 25 which explains that the commission will make no new as- signments or hold no hearings during the month of August, with the excep- tion of left over cases. The Connecti- cut Co. under date of July 29, four days after the letter was sent out by the P. U. C., asked for a hearing of the relaying of tracks on South Main stret, and the hearing was held last week. The petition was granted and the city notified of the fact. Although the letter to the mayor stated that no assignments were to be made in August, the hearing en the New Brit- ain-Meriden jitney line was set for August 18, and notification sent to the city under date of August 15. BERMAN BOUND OVER Publisher of Alleged Scandal Newspa- per in New Haven to Face Superior Court. New Haven, Aug, 16—Jacob Berman was bound over to the superior court today on the charge of offering for sale a newspaper which contained objection- able matter. Judge J. R. Booth of the common pleas bench sat in the city court and in his decision he referred to the case of McKee vs. the Waterbury Herald tried some years ago. Texas Mob Hangs Negro Who Attacked White Girl Groesbeck, Tex., Aug. 16.—Alex ‘Winn, negro, was hanged yesterday at Datura, near here, by an armed mob following an attack upon a white girl, according to word received here today from the justice of the peace at Datura. PR s L German, Attempt to Get $50,000,000 Loan Fails Paris, Aug 16.—Negotiations for a loan in the United States of $50,000,000 which have been carried on by German and American financiers, have failed says a Berlin dispatch to the Paris edi- tion of the New York Herald. * THE WEATHER. Hartford, Aug. 16.—Forecast for New Britain and vicinity: Fair tonight, Wednesday becom- ing unsettled, probably showers. A. M. PAONESSA: department, Alderman A. M.’ Paones- sa of the sixth ward will bring . the matter to the attention of the coun- cil. When informed that the mayor would undoubtedly veto whatever ac- tion he succeeded in having. put through the.council, ' the alderman queried: “What of it? The council has already gone on record as favor- ing the two-platoon and money is appropriated to place it in working order October 1. If the mayor vetoes the action it will be returned to the council under his veto and I do not think the council will sustain him in his action. rrr—— LESTER-CHALMERS NUTIALS Prominent Young Woman Marries New Haven Resident at Home of Rev. H. W. Maier Yesterday. Miss Agnes Chalme: of 223 Glen street, daughter of Mrs. Sarfah H. Chalmers and John Albert Lester of New Haven, formerly of this city, were quietly married yesterday after- noon at 2 o’clock at the home of Rev. Henry W. Maier, pastor of the First Congregatlional church. The couple were attended by Miss Anna Pressure of Plantsville and Robert Chalmers, brother of the bride. Following the wedding ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Les- ter left for an extended trip through New York state. On their return they will make their home at 223 Glen street temporarily. Mrs. Lester is one of the popular young women of the town and is employed at the Parker Shirt company. New Britain-Meriden Jitney Hearing Thurs. The petition of Edward French for a license to run a jitney line from this city of Meriden will be heard Thursday morning in the Meriden town hall at 10:30 a. m. the proposed route is from the center to Arch street, to Kensing- ton avenue, to the American Paper Goods plant to the Cat Hole road and into Meriden by way af Capitol avenue, the terminus being at the plant of the Meriden ‘Morning Record. RUSSIANS PREDOMINATE ‘Washington, Aug. 16.—Russiahs pre- dominate in the foreign born popula- tions of New York and Philadelphia ac- cording to census bureau statistics to- day. ZR-2 TRIAL TODAY. Washington, Aug. 16.—The trial flight of the British built navy airsh:p ZR-2 will take place at Howden, Eng- land, today, weather, permitting, a dis- patch to the navy department reported. HEADS RUBBER BUREAU. ‘Washington, Aug. 16.—F. L. Palm- erton of New York was named today by Secretary Hoover as the chief of the e —% | department. new rubber bureau of the commerce e DONAHUE QUITS FIRE COMMISSION BUT TOMASZEWSKI DECIDES HE WILL STICK Mayor Will Announce New Appointments in a Few Days — Reviews Dissatis- faction With Board. That the services of Frederick W. | Macomber as chairman of the board of fire commissioners’ had not been viewed with satisfaction on the part of Mayor O. F. Curtis for a lengthy period prior to his removal from the board Saturday afternoon, and that while a disagreement over the two- platoon, system for the fire depart- ment was the immediate reason for the mmayor’s action, but not the only reason, were admissions madé fhis morning by the mayor. Trouble Over Chief’s Car. Just what the nature ‘of his dis- satisfaction with the deposed fire board chairman’s services was, 'the mayor declined to say. The mayor has on numerous occasions criticized the stand of the chairman and other ‘members of the board on the matter of the purchase of a new car for the chief of the department. Chdrnu- Macomber wis urswerved in his et that a Maymon. car should ln provided. for Chief W. J." Nobl 214~ not-tike Kindly to the action of the, common council in turning. down that recommendation in faver.-of a Buiek car, the vehicle finally pur- chased for the chief. This, the mayor admitted, was one reason for his dis- satisfaction, but he remained silent as ‘to the others. ‘Donahue m This morning’s mail brought . the resignation of Commissioner William J. Donahue to the office of the mayor. In his message, the retiring commis- sioner stated no reason for leaving the city board, his letter being brief and to the point, as follows: x “Kindly accept my resignation .as a member of the board of fire com- missioners, effective immediately.” Tomaszcwski to Remain. Commissioner John Tomaszewski whose resignation had been anticipat- ed as a result of the upheaval in the board,, announced today that he will retain his commissionership in all probability. He regretted the distur- bance in the business of the board which he expressed himself as be- lieving could have been averted by closer co-operation on the part of Chairman Macomber and the mayor. May Lose Parsons. No wprd has been received from Commissioner Fred A. Parsons who is now out of the city. Those who have followed the business of the fire board, particularly as relates to the two-platoon plan, are of the opinion that he will not concur with the mayor’s view on the installation of the new plan and that his resignation will be the result. To Name Successor. The mayor expressed a desire this morning to fill the vacancies on the commission at as early a date as pos- sible. A successor to Chairman Ma- combed will be named in the lattee part of this week, he promised. The mayor will introduce no res.- lutions to the council at tomorrow evening's session covering the two- platoon system for the fire depart- ment and if resolutions come in from other quarters he will exercise his veto right, he said this morning. ~ Special Session Probable. As soon as the vacancies in the commission have been filled a meet- ing will be called for the purpose of organizing and recommendations will be drafted for presentation to a spe- cial session of th2 countil which will be called by the mayor for that pur- pose. Mass. Hunting Season On Shore Birds Open Boston, Aug. 16.—The hunting sea- son opened in this state today on four shore and marsh birds, lesser and greater vellow legs, black breasted plover and golden plover. Not morn than 15 birds may vpe taken by any one hunter in one day, the depart- ment of fisheries and game announced. Hunting from automobiles or a boat propelicd by other than oars also was prohibited. Dr. Maguire, Veteran Health Officer, Dies Derby, Aug. 16.—Dr. Edwa.rd O’Reil- ly Maguire, for eight years health offi- cer here up till last January, died at the Griffin hospital last night. He was a graduate of Holy Cross, Yale and the College of Physicians and Sur- m in New York. He practiced here 3 Herald “Ads” Mean Better Business PRICE THREE CENTS CONSTITUTIONALITY OF JITNEY LAW IS QUESTIONED IN DISTRICT COURT I Robert J. Woodrnfi, Counsel for Bus-Own- ers, Attacks Right of General Assembly to Enact Such Prohilntxve Measure. Contends That Public Utili- ties Commission Prohibi!x,’ Rather Than Regulates Puolic Sarvice Cars. New Haven, Aug. 16.—The hearing on the bill of complaint of the jitney= men wgainst those peace officers of the state who are charged with en- forcement of the new law‘regulating public Service vehicle transportation & in the city of New Haven was opened before three federal judges of the U. S. district court today. Judge Man. ton of New York presided and with him were Judges Thomas of this dis trict and Judge Knox of the New York district. Thé attendance of lawyers and spectators was large. Robert J. = Woodruff who opened for the plain- tiffs called the court’s attention to the fact that the Connecticut Co. had filed: an answer to the complaint # a de- fendant -and he wanted to know how it was that the company came to be 3 defendant. Judge Thomas said that a motion to intervene made by the Connecti- ,1 ~ut Co., had been granted. Mr. Woodruff then began an argu- ment attacking the constitutionality | of the law of the last General Assem- bly which placed with the public * utilities commission the power to reg- ulate so-called jitneys and of peace officers to enforce an order of the commission. ‘Hearing Begins, The hearing on the bill of complaint = of Leslie Lane and others, jitney own- } ers, for an order restraining-Sheridan Whittaker, prosecuting attorney of 8. PicKett, - prosecuting < attorney ‘of | © the eourt pf common pieas, New i¥en county. Arnon -A. Alling. atfofney, Philip T. Smith, chief of police, both of New Haven, and Rob- ert T. Hurley, supefintendent of the state police, from enZorcing the pro- visions of the new law .placing cer- tain motor vehicles under supervision of the public utilties commission was heard in the U. 5. District court to day. Robert, J. Woodruff, for the Jit- neymen, made the chiet argument on the conten'.lon that the law in ques- tion is unconstitutional. Claim of Unconstitutionality. Mr. Woodruff set'up these claims: 1.—The plaintiffs in this case claim that chapter ‘77 of the public acts' of 1921, Stato of Connecticut confers ar- bitrary powers upon the public’ utili. ties commission and authorizes that commission - to unjustly discriminate against the plaintiffs and to deny the" plaintiff the equal protection of the laws. 2. —The statute in question is ins. valid because it is.an attempt by the- state to exercjse its police’ power by legislation violauns its constitutional” rightz. 3.—The police power of the state - is unreasonably exercised if arbitrary = authority is delegated by the state .:, to a subordinate officer or commis. - sion. State vs. Coleman, 113 Atlantic, 385. 4.—Legislative powers cannot bs delegated to an administrative coms mission. Connecticut Co., vs. Norwalk, 89 Connecticut 529. This statute constitutes just such an unlawful delegation of legislative power to the public utilities commis« sion which one supreme court hag | held repeatedly is an administrative An< not a legislative or judicial body. No Sovereign Rights. 5—The privilege of using the streets for a special purpose is a franchise which can only be granted by the sovereign power. 6—This statute is unconstitutional and violates the due process clause’ of the 14th amendment in that 3 ~Hnfers an unregulated discretion and arbitrary power upon ithe commris. sion to grant or refuse or revoke = certificate to operate a jitney. 7—No other state reposes such power in a commissioh. In most states having jitney statutes the granting power is the local munici« pality. 8—Public policy and precedent in Connecticut is opposed to the wvest- ing in an administrative office of unlimited power to grant or reveke a license for the carrying on of a business not inherently dangerous. The jitney business is harmiless, peaceable and beneficial to the vub- lic. Not Regulatory Powers. 9—The power of the commission has been used to prohibit and not to regulate the operation of jitneys. In wiping out the jitney business in New, Haven the commission has abused its power of regulation. Thiz deprives the plaintiff of their prop- erty without due process of law. Yieck Wo vs. Hopkins 118 U. & 266. 10—From such a sweeping denial of rights there is no relief except by injunction. Law is Ignored. 11—This statute fails to require a hearing by the commission but author= izes the rejection of an application without u hearing. This denies due process of law. It”requires an ape (Continued on Eleventh Page.) S ¥