New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 17, 1921, Page 1

A News of the World By Associated Press ESTABLISHED 1870. AGAIN DEVALERA REFUSES BRITISH TERMS, DECLARING DOMINION OFFER IS FALSE “We Cannot, and Will Not Accept” Is Definite Assertion of Irish Re- publican Leader To- day. Although London Sees Little Prospects of Early Settle- ment, Situation is Not Re- garded As Hopeless. Dublin, Aug.;17. — (By Associated Press)—Eamon De Valera, Irish re- publican leader declared today that the Dail Eireann would not accept the terms offered by the British gov- ernment extending to Ireland an offer o! dominion status. Means Flat Rejection. “From the reports this morning in the British and foreign press,” said Mr. De Valera, “there doubt as to what our af wards the British proposals. seems to be doubt as to whether what 1 have sald or whether our Iletter means acceptance or rejection. ‘““There ought to be no doubt in any body's mind. We cannot and will not on behalf of this nation, accept these terms. “There is an Indian proverb read- ing: ‘Fool me one, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.” The Irish peeople will not be fooled this time. Denies Sincerity of Offer. “It is sald we are offered the status of ‘dominion home rule for Ireland NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST TROOPS RECALLED AS MEASURE OF CAUTION So England Explains Move —Sinn Fein May Seek Union With Ulster. London, Aug. 17.—(By Associated Press.)—The measures taken to re- call British troops on leave to their uiits in Ireland announced yesterday were stated in official circles here to- day to be purely of a precautionary nature. It was further asserted that the steps taken were not aggressively pre- cautionary because the last thing the British government would do would be to take any steps to break the Irish truce. It was declared it was realized in official quarters that the firing of the thst shot on either side was likely to mean the resumption of sporadic out- bursts of fighting throughout southern Ireland. [ Belfast, Aug. 17:—(By Associated Press.)—All Royal Irish Constabulary leave has been cancelled, dating from teday, it was announced here this fore- noon. Dublin, Aug. 17.—It was understood ‘before the session of the Irish Repul lican Parliament today that the mem- bers of the Dail were discussing pri- vately the possibility of inducing Ulster to join southern Ireland or, as an alternative, accepting the status of a separate dominion. A wide difference of opinion appears to prevail among ihe memberp 6n the whole issue. the status of the British dominions. Ireland is offered no euch thing. The statément that Ireland was offered a dominion status contained two false- hoods. Where is Ireland? There is no Ireland in the terms but two ‘broken pieces of Ireland. ““What was offered was not even dominion status. It was admitted the dominions had the right to seede and could get out jf they desired. We are told must stay in whether we like “% are not claiming the right to secede. . There cannot be a question (Continued on Tenth Page.) ALL NATIONS MUST DISARM, LODGE SAYS Tells‘Senate He Will Do His Best to Reduce Armaments OPEN SESSIONS ARE ASKED Senator Harrison, Democrat, Ex- presses This Opinion—Mass. Leader in Senate Sces Change for Econo- my. ‘Washington, Aug. 17.—Senator Lodge of Massachusetts named by the gates to the disarmament conference declared in the senate today that he would exert his best efforts for a re- duction of armament but that “there must be a general reduction” by all nations. ‘Wants Open Sessions Senator Lodge expressed his views after Senator Harrison, democrat, Mississippi had oftered an amendment to the $200,000 apppropriation itemn for expenses of the conference which would direct the American delegates to demand open sessions. The designation of the Massachu- setts senator by the president was agreed to by Senator Harrison said adding he hoped Mr. Lodge would work to the utmost to bring about disarmament. Explains His Views “I will not change my views’ Sena- tor Lodge declared, “but there must be a general disarmament—a general reduction. I shall do everything in my power to fulfill those duties in the of- fice the president has done me the honor to name. Nobody will labor harder than I for reduction, but I shall insist upon general disarmament. “In saying this, I am reiterating what I have said over and over again. One great reason for reduction is that it means great economy. I hope also that it promises peace. Reduction of armaments means the greatest possi- ble reduction in expenditures and money saving for the people.” Scores Senator Lodge. Senator Harrison asserted that in naming Senator Lodge thé president SOUNEY IS ELECTED Local Man Chosen President of State _Firemen's' Association at Annual Meeting in New Haven_ Michael J. Souney, captain of Engine Company No. 5, was honored by tI State. Firemen’s association 'at the an- nual meeting in New Haven, by his election as president, of the association. Captain Souney has been identified an official way with the association for several years. DETROIT POLICE UNRAVELING MYSTERY OF MURDERS OF 70 ITALIANS IN 4 Y WANTS WIDE SCOPE OF TALK AT CONFERENCES Bnmd Anxious to Take Up Economic Problems—Japan Favors This Idea Too. Paris, Aug. 17.—Premier Briand, who expects to attend the conference on disarmament at Washington late this autumn, will not seek to confine the discussions to the single question of disarmament, it is stated in well informed quarters, said the Eclair. This newspaper is considered the’or- gan of the French premier. It is declared that M. Briand con- siders the occasion favorable for the consideration of most of the great in- ternational problems and that he will take occasion to expound to America the legitimate aims of the policy of France throughout the world. “I very much hope the powers as- sembled around the conference table will concentrate their attention on achieving economic results. “Ths age of so-called ‘diplomacy’ and of political intrigue has passed and the world is now entering on a new era; an era of mutual co-opera- tion among nations. Like many other countries Japan has been uncon- seious of the change in human re- lationships and of the progress made in the direction of international co- operation. *“It is to her lack of understand- ing of. this co-operative spirit that the mistakes in her policy, especial- ly toward China have been due.” He recommended that China be asked to « (Continued on Eleventh Page.) Geneva, N. Y., Masons to Continue at $8 Per Day Geneva, N. Y., Aug. 17.—The pay for masons in this city will remain at $8 dollars a day, it was announced today by the Rev. Stephen V. McPad- den, a Catholic priest, who was im- partial chairman of.the arbitration board deciding the issue. The em- ployers’ assoclation has accepted the decision. Half Million Dollar Blaze in Kansas City Kansas City, Aug. 17.—Damage es- timated at approximately $500,000 was caused here early today when the large plant of the Kelley Milling Co., located in an east side industrial dis- ct was destroyed by fire. The plant 5 supposed to have been struck by. dllm a severe electrical Suspect “Arrested in New York Discloses Inner Working of Crime Wave Gangs. Detroit, Aug. 17.—Detroit police to- day were at work on what they as- serted was one of the first tangible clues to the wave of murder, .and bombing outrages that has heen sweeping through the local Italian colony in the past four years. 70 Killings in 4 Years. The arrest in New York yesterday of Bartolow Fontano, former De- troit barber and the information he gave concerning the murder of eight Italians here. led local authorities to believe that some light might be shed on the 70 killings, which have been recorded in the Italian colony here since 1917. Only five victims of the gang had been identified by the po- lice with which Fontano is said to have admitted connection. Slayers All Escape. Local crimes which Fontano de- tailed to the New York police ranged over a period extending from the lat- ter part of 1917 to May, this year. All of the victims were shot to death, and in each instance, the slayer escaped. Pietro Bosco, a wealthy member of the colony was killed in his garage late in 1917. Gang Leader Killed. In January, 1918, Antonio Gianno- la, another prominent member of the colony and reputed leader of a gang that was said to have heen respon- sible for many deaths, was shot to death just as he stepped from his automobile in front of a residence |where he had gone to visit the fam- ily of an Italian who had been killed iby his son-in-law. Sam Giannola, his brother, who the police believe is the Salvatore Gian- nola to whom Fontano referred, was shot down in front of a bank in October,. 1918. He had been arrested several times in connection with the murder of Italians. ©One man was convicted for killing Giannola but was later granted a new trial and ac- quitted. Other Murders. Joseph Buccellato and Joseph Bos- co were the victims this year. The police have not been able to identi- fy Felice Buccellato, his cousin Fon- tano designated as ‘“Salvatore” or Lucca Sarcona. Two murders have occurred in the Italian colony here within the last month and three men are under ar- rest in connection with one. Several stores owned by Italians have been bombed recently but in each instance the owners have disclaimed any lkhowledse of the identity of those raanansibla. had selected one who had done more to postpone ‘‘disarmament than any other person because of Senator Lodge’s “fight for the reservations which killed. the league of nations.” Senator Borah should have been placed on the American committee Senator Harrison added as the man “who has done most to crystallize public sentiment” for disarmament.” 'RUSSLA SEEKS AGREEMENT Terms of M Pact. With: Italy Are Announced By Italian News- paper Today. Rome, Aug. 17 (By Associated Press).—Negotiations for an econ- omidc agreement with .the Russian mvtet delegation here, the- Messag- ero says today, have almpst beéen conwlstad. The agrcemenf., which is to be signed in the near future, contains four points, the newspaper asserts, as follows: 1—A _mutual understanding to open = negotiations immediately for an economic and commercial agree- ment of the widest kind between the two countries. 3—Russia is to, - give equitable consideration to Italan (claims for credits wih regard to Russia. | 4—An understanding by the soviet government that its delegates in Italy will abstain from any attempt at propaganda in the Kingdom. _ GIVEN MEAL TICKETS Ex-Servicemen Are ' Being Assisted Where Necessary By Home Service Section. Many applications for aid are being received daily at the office of the Municipal ‘Home Service bureau at City hall by Miss Gertrude Conroy, agent of the bureau, and in some in- stances meal tickets are being given ex-servicemen who are without funds and out of work. This practice will continue while the money appro- priated for the work lasts/ Any ex-serviceman whether he is owed money by the government or not may benefit through the work- ing of the bureau, it being the un- derstanding that he will pay back to the city what is given him as soon as he is finanbally in a position to do so. Each application goes through the hands of Investigator John Curtin before an award is made. 34 CASES TREATED Report of Isolation Hospital is Con- tained in Health Board Monthly Statement. " Appended to the monthly report of the board of health for August is a statement concerning the business of Municipal beginning December 5, and ending July 31. The receipts were $916.23. A number of bills are outstanding which will ,bring this figure considerably higher, it is explained. During the seven month period 19 casese of diphtheria, including one out of town case, were cared for; treat- ment was given six local and three out of town cases of scarlet fever; one case of diphtheria, including one out of the city, ware cared for; One case each of tubercular meningitls’ ana acute spinal meningitis were treated and three measles cases were admitted for care. AUTONOMY FOR UNIVERSITIES Madrid, Aug. 17.—The new minister of public instruction Ceasar Silio an- nounced today that in the near future utonom¥ would be l(lnwd. the uni- e | 17, INDUSTRIAL SLUMP CAUSING MANY TO MAKE PLANS TO RETURN TO EUROPEAN COUNTRIES; IRISH ARE LEAVING CITY More Than 100 Engage Pas- sage Back to Old Erin— Others Returning to Con- tinental States. president as one of the American dele- | the isolation hospital for the perlod | Hundreds of local persons includ- ing at least 100 Irish people plan to leave this city and vicinity during the coming two months to sail for their mative lands in Europe, if la- bor conditions in this country do not improve between September and October, according to applications for passage being made at the steam- ship office of George A. Quigley. At least 100 tentative applications have been made by Irish residents, who will return to the Emerald Isle, as soon as there is peace between that country and the government of Great Britain. Italians, Poles, Russians, Lithuan- ians, Germans, Armenians, Assyrians and Turks are seeking passage for their various countries. not to men- tion Irish, English and a few for other parts of the world. Many Assyri- ans plan to leave for Berut, Syria, in September; Turks and Armenians will. go to Constantinople, Irish and English go to Liverpool. Between August 25 and September 10, up- wards of 75 Poles and Italians .plan to sail for Europe. The Polish people will go to Danzig by way.of Havre; some will go by way of Hamburg, Germany, on the American line, oth- ers have booked passage by way of Copenhagen and still others will go through Belgium, sailing on the Red Star line by way of Antwerp. Some Italians also wiil go by the French line by way of Havre, some on_the White Star line to Genoa, others on the White Star and Italian- Transatlantic line to Naples. ' Irish and English saié on the Cunard line to Liverpool and Queenstown. The bulk of Italians who plan to leave (Continued on Eleventh Page.) CHAUTAUQUA OPENS UP AT WALNUT HILL PARK Mayor Gives Address of Wel- come—New Program This Evening. The Chautauqua is here. Accom- panied by two tent crews in charge of Arthur J. Rauslon and Paul W. Crosby, the big tent arrived this morning, ‘was. taken immediately to Walnut Hill' park ‘and by 9 o'clock stakes had been driven, equipment was delivered, trunks were on hand, chairs . neatly piled along the drive- way and all was ready to raise the ABRAM BUOL. big top. The. tent, which is 146 feet long, is oval in shape and seats 1,200 people. It has three center poles with 28 feet between each pole. A company of Columbia artists ar- rived in the city shortly before noon and will be on hand this afternoon and evening. Just how important a Chautauqua is was explained to the first audience this afternoon when Mayor O. F. Curtis introduced Superintendent Samuel N. Kent and his staff. Mayor Curtis was introduced to the staff and audience by Abram Buol, chairman of the committee on arrangements. The . performance this afternoon opened at 3 o'clock and was followed immediately, at about 4:15 o’clock by the first session of the Junior Chau- tauqua. Three free tickets admitting children to all Chautauqua perfor- mances were distributed at each of {the. five playgrounds yesterday by Paul M. Schmoyer, business repre- sentative of the association. Tonight at the evening perfor- mance the Columbia artists will pre- sent an entirely new program. The evening lecture will be delivered by Dr. Harry R. McKeen, who will talk on “Your Community in Revolution.” The sale of season tickets will close at noon tomorrow. Instead of being here on the open- ing night, Dr. Russell H. Conwell of Philadelphia, who will deliver his famous lecture, “Acres of Diamonds,” will ba hera Friday evening. * THE WEATHER. e Hartford, Aug. for New Britain and vici : Showers tonight and Thursday. Little change in temperature. 17—Forecast | i l LOCAL POLICE'MAY HOLD JAY-WALKERS New State Statute Will Keep Pedes- trian Within White Lines While Crossing Streets Under the revised statutes of the Department of Motor Vehicles, copies of which have been sent to the police “teeth” are placed in jay-walking ruling making it possible for the local police to arrest any pedestrian who willfully neglects or refuses to obey traffic regulations. Failure to .cross streets within the white lines painted on the pavements may be considered an infraction and the offender is lia- ble to prosecution under the new law. Through the passage of the law the end sought by Councilman Henry Rice several weeks ago when he came out in ‘favor of placing “teeth” in the jay- walking ordinance is accomplished. The proposal of the first ward council- man was scoffed at by the mayor who announced that he would throw it into the waste basket if it reached his hands. The statute is as follows:— “Be it enacted by the senate and the house of representatives in General Assembly convened: “Any pedestrian who shall use the highway negligently or recklessly or who shall willfully refuse or neglect to obey the signal of any traffic officer or who shall recklessly disregard his own safety or the safety of any per- son by the manner of his use of the street or highway, shall be fined not less than two nor more than twenty- five dollars for each offense,” BURN NEGROES' BODIES Mobs in Augusta, Ga., and Waco, Tex., Exhibit Flendish Activities — Both Men Dead When Taken to Pyre. Augusta, Ga., Aug. 17.—A masked mob forced itn way into tha Univer- sity hospital here shortly after four o'clock this morning,' secured = the body oi. Walter Smalley, the megro who ran amuck and killed two whitae men and injured four others lata yes- terday and carrying it beyond the city limits burned it to a crisp. The body then was returned to the hospital. Waco, Tex., Aug. 17.—Tha body of Alex Winn, & pegro, who was. hanged by a mob at Datura yesterday ;or at- tacking a. seven-year-old awhite - girl, was taken from an undertaking es- tablishment at Collidge last night and burned on the main street, according to word reaching here today. RECEIVERS FOR McCLURE'S Bond of $20,000 Required—Company’s Liabilities Said To Be in Excess of Quarter Million. New York, Aug. 17.—Receivers in equity. were appointed today for Mc- Clure’s Magazine, Inc., on complaint ot Mareus B. Behrman, who claims $12,- 956 due on notes. Federal Judge Manton appointed John B. Johnston and Myles D. Walsh under bond of $20,000. The complaint statea that the company’s liabilities exceeded $250,000, that the assets were in excess of this amount but that the-company was short of funds for expenses and that -a receivership was necessary for the protection of creditors, ROBBED AGAIN Burglars Pay Another Visit to the _ Candy Store of Joseph Feingold at ‘Walnut Hill Park. Josepin Feingold, proprietor of tha ‘candy store at Walnut Hill Park, re- ported to the pbdlice this morning, that the place had been entered dur- ing the night, and about $10 in pen- nies was taken. The entrance wa3a effected by ‘breaking a window. Thieves also effected an entrance in- to the home of Mr..and Mrs. Shaut- felur on Lincoln street. As the fam- ily is out of town, Detective Sergeant A. J. Richardson was unable to say today whether or not anything had been stolen. The house waa thorough- ly ransacked. 2,000 JOIN KU KLUX KLAN Chicagoans, Breasting Pouring Rain, Kiss American Flag and Take Oath of Obhligation. Chicago, Aug. 17.—Mora than 2,000 Chicagoans were inducted into the or- der of the Ku Klux Klan last night in an initiation ceremony conducted six miles south of Lakae Zurich. There in a drivihg downpour ot rain, with hundreds of automobile spotlights focussing on a raised dias where sat Col. William Joseph Sim- mons, of Atlanta, Ga., imperial wiz- ard, tha initiatea filed forward, kissed the American flag and took the Ku Klux Klan oath. FAMOUS PUBLISHER DEAD. Cincinnati, Aug. 17.—J. S. Crowell, former owner of the Crowell Publishing Co., Springfield, O., publishers of the ‘““Woman's Home Companion” and “Farm and Fireside’’ died today in a hospital here. He had been ill many months. CAN'T USE OWN CARS. Pittsburgh, Aug. 17.—City patrol- men will not be permitted to ride to or from their stations in their own individual automobiles hereafter, ‘ace B ——%*cording to an order issued today, "1021.—TWELVE PAGES Herald “Ads” Mean Better Business PRICE THREE CENTS REAL BEER MAKING TO END UNDER EDICT JUST ISSUED BY PROHIBITION DIRECTOR — ANADIAN BORDER IS SCENE OF MANY RAIDS Michigan State Police Trying to Stem Rising Tide of Booze. Detroit, Aug. 17.—Michigan state police endeavoring to check the flow of Canadian beer and liquor across the Detroit river from Wind- sor ‘made several raids along the water front early today arresting 11 men and seizing a considerable quantity of contraband liquor. Meanwhile Windsor attorneys were understood to be preparing today to forward to Ottawa 30 applications for charters® for firms desiring to en- gage in the liquor export business. One Windsor attorney drafting ap- plications said today the legality of the exportation of liquor to ‘he United States was assured by the British North American act of 1387 “It gives every individual the right to export all commodities provided only that he make proper declara- tion at the customs house and pay the established duties there” he said. One company to which a charter is declared to have been issued is pitalized at 3$100,000 and its charter specifies it may have lquor for export sale, either in a bonded Mquor warehouse or any other ware- house.” 16 ARE BOUND OVER Those Tield in Jennie T. Alleged Rum Smuggling Case Must Face Superior Court, Judge Rules. New Haven, Aug. 16.—Sixteen men arrested by the city police at the time the sword-fishing sloop Jennie T.'a cargo of liquor was being landed. at Lighthouse Point were today bound over to the superior court in $1,000 each by Judge J.. R. Booth, sitting on the bench of the ity court in place of the regular judges. Judge Booth said that he did not believe the 16 men were on the dock on the morning of July 28, “for their health,” and ha therefors believed [them tc pe gutity of- ’w'n‘ an at- tempt to transport liquor.” Today's session ot the case waq given over to lmmenu by ‘counser for the men and a reply by City At- torney Whittaker. Mackenzie Says “Days of Grace” Are Over and Violators Will Be Severely Dealt With Hereafter. Vigorous Warfare On Rum Runners in This State Also Ordered—Agents to Be Augmented. Hartford, Aug. 17.—The days of grace for tho breweries, admitted te have heen manufacturing ‘real” ime beer, are over and also sharpened warfare was declared on rum.runners by state prohibition Director Harry E. Mackenzie, - today. He has received instructions from Federal - Prohibition Commissioner Haynes at Washington that “a change of policy appears especially necessary with respect to persons to. whom per~ mits to manufactura de-alcoholized beverages are granted and guilty pefr sons will be severely dealt with.” To Punish Violators. The prohibition department af ‘Washington admits that leniency was exercised with the brewers and that “leniency ‘was perhaps justified, whils persons affected by the act were be- coming - accustomed to the great changes thereby made. Violations will hereafter not bae condoned.” Director' Mackenzie said he expect. ed to be able to comply with th instructions as his flexd force wo ba incrcased from 14 men to 26 very soon and ultimately to 48 This will more than triple his enfo: ment staff in the field and he to clear the state of illegal beer liquor. War On Raum Runners. In commenting on the frequent closures of rum running, Mackenzie said that “it must stop” and that as .soon as his augmen field force m into ‘action he hopea | to rhake threat ‘effective. - There are at-present 14 brmrié ln Connecticut, and as soon as the prohibition force- is sufficiently in- creased the product of these bre erfes wilf be” watched at the source, Director. Mackenzic saxd. % MODIFIED TWO PLATOON SYSTEM WILL _ GO INTO EFFEC!‘ OCT. 1, cmms SAYS No Plan in Mind At Present, But Five Wesks Are Left in Which to "‘Work Out Assurance that a two-platoon sys- tem in the fire department will be made effective October 1, although possibly on a4 modified scale if such a thing is pessible without impair- ing the efficiency of the department, was give this morning by Mayor Or- son F. Curtis. Five Weeks -for Plans. During the some five weeks that remain before the date for the new plan to be idaugurated, the mayor ex- plains, there will be ample time for the appointment of new commission- ers who will be instructed to take up - the propositiop at once. A recom- mendation will be prepared for pre- sentation to the common council, leither at a special session or the res- ular September . meeting. i No Scheme As Yet. The mayor has evgived no modi- fication of the two-platoon - system which he is prepared to discuss with the remaining members:of the board, but it is expected that he will keep in close touch with the new commis- sion upon_ its appointment. Reports that the mayor wishes Clerk John J. Keough replaced by Louis Holt were denied today. The mayor has issued a statement favor- ing the retaining of the present clerk, but has stated that he feels the mat- ter a rather unimportant one as compared wih the appointment of commissioners. MILLER'S WILL FILED Brother of Former Local Man Makes Charitable Bequests Amounting to About $150,000.. Bridgeport, Aug. 17.—Charitable institutions in this city will receive about $150,000 under the will of Frank Miller the banker who died Saturday and: which was filed in court today. The indicated value of the estate is about $1,500,000. Mrs. Miller is to have the Brooklawn home and its contents together with $200,000. In addition she will have the income of $300,000. Relatives and others are remémbered. ‘ _— FIVE MILLION INCREASE. Hartford, ‘Aug. 17.—The Raybestos Co., of Pridgeport, manufacturers of automobile brake linings, has increas- ed its capital stock from $3,000,000 to 38,000,000 and today paid $5,025 to fla . of stata to cover the m “Tees and ‘the franchise tax. BY USE OF MARKED 8 High Street Man Who Sold to “Friend” Fined $150 In Poliece Court. By tho use of a marked dollar bill, the police secured evidence of liquor sales in John Greycyz's cafe at 222 High street last night and John was" placed in bonds of 3300 to appear in | court this morning. He plcaded | guilty to an intent charge and Pro- secutor Joseph G. Woods presented the evidence, in the form of two con: tainers with alleged whiskey, to the court. Judga B. W. Alling imposed & 3150 fine. The case was the only mntbr berofir the court, at this. morni: and fits disposition requh‘ed but twa minutes of the court’s time which ag~ erages the day’s receipts at $75 minute. The police had received numerous reports that whiskey was being sold and patrolmen had observed intoxls cated men coming out of the cafe,’ they report. The stuff was selling at a quarter a drink. Not only was the cafe in operation on week days, but also on Sundays. Last Sunday, ac- cording to admissions of the accused ' himselt, tha earnings of the day weu $30. John told the court that hd l. been in businesa for the past twe monthe. He knew the man sent in ‘ the police with the marked bill, he said; and for that reason oow.qnm‘: to the sale. Ten Buildings Burned _ Loss Put At Million New. York, Aug. 17.—Ten * factory bulldings, occupying a block in the 'Williamsburg section of .Brookiyn. ‘were destroyed by fire today. The loss is estimated at one million dollars One building was of brick. The othu- were small frame structures. 3 NO SUGAR DIVIDEND New York, Aug. 17.—The Cub American Sugar Co. today passed regular dividend of 58 cents a sh on common stock but declared # dividend of 1 3-4 per cent on red. 3 DIVIDEND REDUCED. New York, Aug, 17.—The Sugar Refining Co. today quarterly dividend trom to-$1.75..