New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 27, 1921, Page 1

News of the World By Associated Press ESTABLISHED 1870. GERMAN POLITICAL AFFAIRS TO CHANGE Herr Loebe Declares Peace of Fatherland Is Endangered ERZBERGER MURDER CASE Murder of Teuton Statesman Causes Massachusetts statements of arrested Great Stir in Body Politic of Rhine Yet Felt. Berlin, Aug. (By Associated Press)—Official circles in Berlin were without details of the sination in Baden of Mathias Erzberger head of the German commission which signed the ice with the allied and associated s, until a late hour last night. of the murder reached the chan- cellery while President Loebe of the Reichstag was in conference with the party leaders with respect to the au- tumn session. Fatherland Threat d. ““The bullets which laid Erzberzer low also struck at the peace and quiet of the fatherland,”” Herr Loebe declar- ed. ‘“‘Their effect on the nation cannot be calculated at this hour.” The cabinet devoted the greater part of its session to contemplation of the possible results the shooting would have on the political situation. Karl Diez Describes Murder. Deputy Karl Diez, who w Herr Erzberger when the a: occurred, describes the assa s well dressed youths who fonnvwd Hou Erzberger and himself, then suddenly appeared in front of them and accosted the former minister for the purpose of fixing his identity. Both thereupon drew revolvers and fired in a cold blooded manner at short range. Herr Erzberger attempted to run to cover but was mortally struck in the head. The assassins continued to fire into hi prostrate form and then fled. Deputy Diez who was slightly wounded in the hand crawled up to Erzberger and found him dead. Although the police authorities in Baden started in pursuit of the ins a few hours after the murder no arrests have yet been made His Survivors. Herr Erzberger is survived by a wid- ow and two daughters, one of whom in- tends to enter a convent. His only son was killed in the war. Hunting for Hirshfeld. Oltwig von Hirshfeld, a student, who attempted to kill Herr Erzberger in the Moabit courtroom a year and a half ago, was released from prison two weeks ago. It is recalled that another attempt on Herr Erzberger's life was made during the Weimar session of the national assembly in May, 1920. BEWARE DISARMAMENT Japanese Editorial Hints That Jeal- with iml ousies May Arise If Delicate Ques- tions Are Brougt Up at Conference, Tokio, Aug. 4.—(Correspondence of the Associated Press.)—If it is the in- lention of America to extend the dis cussion of the Pacific and Far East e1n questions to various delicate prob- iems in the forthcoming Washi~gton conference on disarmament and Pa cific affairs, it is clear that the pro. ceedings of the conference will be come complicated and the suspicion and jealousy among the powers will be intensified instead of beinz allayed s1ys the conservative Jiji in an edi- torial. It continues: “Such an outcome would be con- trary to the object for which the con- jerence is to be convened, and it should be avoided as far as possible. In short the successful handling ot tle Washington conference will rest with the United States, as it will de- p>nd on the way in which the sub- Jcets for debate are to be introduced in the conference.” SAW MAYOR MURDERED Miss Walsh, to Speak Here August 30, Was Present When MacCurtain ‘Was Executed. The speakers committee of Com- modore John Barry council, A. R. L. R.. has announced that Miss Anna ‘Walsh will speak at Turner hall, Tuesday evening, August 30, at 8 o'clock Miss Walsh witnessed the execution of her brother-in-law, Lord Mayor Thomas MacCurtain and was one of the witnesses who appeared before the American Commission on Conditions i1 Ireland. The speaker is touring the United States speaking in the interests of the Irish cause. GOT THE WRONG MAN. Peoria, Ill., Aug. 27.—A man named Piedro Gussman, held at Birmingham, Ala., at the request of Peoria authori- ties is not the Piedro Gussman sought here for wife slaying, police declared today after inspecting a photograph’ of the Alabama suspect sent to Peoria trom Birmingham. Chief of Police Edward Martin said he would notify the Birmingham offi- cers that Peoria has no claim upon the man they are holding. FOR STEAMER Halifax, N. S., Aug. 27.—The U. S. Shipping Board steampship City of Brunswick, abandoned by her crew when efforts to float her failed, was breaking up today on a ledge at the entrance to Halifox harbor. NO HOPE HERE'S SOME FIGURES, Boston, Aug. —Fatal automobile accidents in this state traceable to the use of intoxicating liquor totalled 263 for the first seven meontha o! 1921, Frank A. Geodwin, registrar of motor vehicles, reported today. tablishment. Country—Greatness of Influence Not|according to and EW BRITAIN HERALD NE\W BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, ' SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, OBY’S CASE TO BE lNVEbTIGATED Boy, Before Judge Klett This Morning, Held Until Monday in $300 Bonds. To bation allow an Officer investigation by Yro- . C. Connelly into Nelson Goby, aged 18, the theft of $5 from a street boarding house, Judge George W. Klett continued the case until Monday morning in bonds of $300 when a preliminary hearing was held this morning. Goby, in company came to this city August ing rooms in the Church During the night his own admissions, another room in the placs a five dollar bill from a e left the city and was for Church with two friends, 26, engag- street Goby, went into took dresser. apprehended in Hartford subsequent- Iy. Information furnished the police disclosed that the young man had taken a car at Three Rivers, Mas: some time previously, for the pose of sale, he agreeing to dis of it for §300. Coming to Hartford he wrecked the machine and dis posed of it for $20. Frank Kata, drunk, by Policeman Charles McGrath on Elm street last night. He was fined $5 and costs. Patrolman McGrath told the court that Kita was unable to navigate. At amber session of the court two 15 year old girls were arraigned incorrigibility. One of the duo, who has been before the court on previous occasions, was sent to the reform school. The other was warned and in consideration of the fact that her record is good, she was allowed to go. LARGE ATTENDANCE AT O’BRIEN FUNERAL Many Yankee Division Men Pay Homage to Memory of Deceased “Buddie” Today. was arrested for The funeral of Private Joseph D. O’Brien, who madc the supreme sac- rifice at Chateau Thierry in 1918, was held at 9 o'clock this morning at St. Mary church. The service was largely attended, many of the Yankee Division men, with which the deceased served, were out in uniform, as were other ex-service men. The church was also well filled with civilian mourners The soiemn reauiem high mass waa sung by Rev. William Krause. Rev. Joseph A. Sweeney, wasi deacon and Rev. ‘Charles Coppens was sub-dea- ~on. During the mass, Mrs. Mary T. Crean =ang, and at the conclusion of the service she sang, *The Taps Song,"’ and “The Star Spangled Banner. The military arrangements were in charge of Walter J. Smith Post, Vet- ns of Foreign Wars, and were ade- tely carried out. The pall bearers were: William Tones, J. O'Keefe. E. Dyson, John Heerey, Joseph Glossop, James Car- roll, Frank McCormack and William bheck. The flower bearers were: Joseph Grabeck, John J. Crean, C. Murpky, Bernard Fitzpatrick, H. Nimro and F. Pasquarell. The color zuard consisted of John Curtin, Joseph Feingclda, Arthur Olson and J. Simon- son. James Flood and 7dward Jones were in charge of the caisson and Ed- ward Hanson and William Farr, acted as cannoners. The firing squad in charge of Sergeant Joseph Carroll, wai1 Edwin Sticuel, John McGrath, Clarerce Smith, Edward Long, Wil- liam Delaney, B. Nimro, John Frost and Joseph Koveleskie. At the grave in St. Mary’'s new cemetery, the reli- gious committal service was conducted by Rev William A. Downey, and taps were sounded by Bugler Ellsworth Bebee. qu e —— IIRISH SITUATION HAS DARK CLOUDS Can't Withdraw From British Empire Says Lloyd George WARNS Situation is AGAINST - DELAY At Critical Which Calls For Cool a Point Heads On Both Sides—Truce May Be Broken At Any Time. London, Aug. be permitted to 27.—Ireland cannot withdraw from the British empire. This is the out- standing feature of the note sent to Dublin yesterday by Prime Minister Lloyd Gemrge following consid tion by the cabinet of the whole Irish CAMPAIGN POSTPONED The campaign by the Cham- ber of Commerce to raise $60 to send a Junior Achievernent club from this city to Spring- field ,September 18, to com- in an intersstate meer, s been postponed until after the Junior Achievement con- ference Monday, an account of which will be found in another column. *. NVESTIGATION OF [R-2 WRECK STARTS British Air Marshall Charge of Inquiry Start- ing Toda; in situation. Mr. Lloyd George de- clared he would be glad to continue negotiations with IKamon De Valera but warned the Irish leaders that a needless prolongation of the conver- sations might wreck the chance cf an agreement and terminate the truce. Newspapers Approve. Newspapers today generally ap- proved of the premier's reply, and expressed satisfaction that Mr. Lloyd George had declared he was willing to continue negotiations The Morning Post, which maintained the old cou- servative view, urged the Sinn Fein leaders to recognize the unalterable stand for union which had been made by the government, and advised that terms be reached on that basis. Mr. DeValera was told that he was “discussing the situation in the rit of an “impracticable doctrain- aire.” ‘’De Valera Must Descend” “Until Mr. DeValera descends :urth from the cloudy heights,” the spaper continued, “no progress lc iible. He hals assured; Great tain he has not the slightest de- cire to renew hostilities and that not a shot will be fired unless the Sinn Fein wills it, but it is doubtfu: if, otherwise, he correctly interprets the opinion of the majority of hi: followers. It might be suggested that if the refusal of the Dail Eirc ann to accept the British offer wa submitted to the decision of the Irish people, it would not be indorsed.” At Critical Point. “The time has passed,” said the London Times, *‘when the reitera tion of the differenices between the English and Irish viewppints can serve a useful purpose. ' The timc has come when, if there is to be peace, these differences must Db taken for granted. When the Sinn Fein understands this fact the hour for further negotiation will havt arrived.” s to Gonsidering Note. Dublin, Aug. 27, (By Associated Press.)—Members of the Irish re- publican parliament met at the Mansion House here today to consider the situation which has developed from the firm stand of Premier Lloyd George relative to a settlement of the Irish controversy. The message from the premier arrived here last night and its intimation that the British government would not consider any unreasonable delay in continuing ne- gotiations caused some apprehension among the people. Leaders of the Dail Eireann and members of the cabinet of Eamon De Valera ap- peared, however not to consider that the situation had become any more delicate than it bad been since the exchange began. Press Comment Commenting on the letter from Mr. Lloyd George, the Freeman's Journal said today: (Continued on Third Page). JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT COUNCIL TO BE ORGANIZED IN NEW BRITAIN Chamber of Commerce to Foster Centralization Idea For All Juvenile Clubs in City. New Britain is to have a junior achievement council. The rapid growth and universal approval of this work, which had its incgption in this city through the Daily Vacation Eible school, conducted during the immer by Rev. Frederick H. Wil- kins, in addition to the approaching inter-state meet at Springfield, Sept. 18, has resulted in requests made to the Chamber of Commerce to organ- ize a central organization in the city. A meeting for this purpose will be held next Monday. Chamber of Commerce Interested. In conference with Secretary Makin of the Chamber of Commerce this morning, several persons actively in- terested in this work decided that there were so many clubs formed 2nd forming that the only way to control the movement is to have a central body with president, vice- president, secretary and treasurer and execulive committee to take hold and handle all questions and problems af- fecting the clubs. Manufacturers Behind Movement. New Britain is said to be the lead- ing city in Connecticut in the promo- tion of this work, which has grown so rapidly here that the Hartford County Manufacturers’ association has decided to back it up. The lead- ing city in the junior achievement work, Springfield, is said by O. H. Benson, president of the junior achievement bureau of the Eastern (Continued on Third Page). HIGH PRICES CAUSE OF SERIOUS RIOTIN Demonstrations in Munich Have 40,000 People As Participants—One Man Killed When Police Attack Berlin, Aug. 27. (By Associated Press)—Demonstrations in Munich against high prices and alleged reac- tionary methods of the Bavarian auth- orities participated in last night by 40,- 000 persons, are announced in messages from Munich today. One man was kill- ed and one wounded in the process of dispersing the demonstrators which was affected by the police and soldiers with- out serious troubles. The demonstration is described as be- ing aimed in particular at Premier Kahr and Chief of Police Poehner. ‘When news that the demonstration was brewing_reached Berlin early last evening the “fear was expressed that the Bavarian government faced a seri- the state and city held it in check without the use of force, as the radical parties are well organized and reported to be in a determined mood. The authorities had forbidden the holding of the demonstra- tion. Here in Berlin workmen to the num- ber of 7,000 organized a procession yes- terday and marched to Brandenburg where former War Minister von Stein had been announced to speak under the auspices of the nationalist ex-soldiers association. The workingmen occupied the building in which the speech was to have been delivered and Gen. von Stein left Brandenburg without deliver- ing his address. Howden, Aug. 27. (By Asociated Press.)—Formal investigation of the disaster which destroyed the dirigible ZR-2 on Wednesday afternoon and caused the deaths of more than 40 of her personnel began here today. Sir Hugh Montague Trenchard, British air marshal, was in charge of the in- quiry, and a number of British and American officers were present to give testimony. Plans for the inv igation did not contemplate public sessions of the court, and it was believed probable that nothing would be given publica- tion until after the findings of the court had been communicated to the British government. The work of lifting the wreck of the ZR-2 from the Humber river at Hull continued today. Two more bodies, those of Albert L. Loftin an American who was acting as mechanic on board the dirigible, and Flight Sergeant A. P. Martin, a British mem- ber of the crew were recovered yes- erday. Sympathy Message. Hull, Aug. 27. nr ing the sympathy of th(‘ munici- nality and the people of this city to he citizens of the United States and he relatives of the Americans who ost their lives when the ZR-2 was de- troyed has been sent to George Har- American ambassador to Great 3ritain by T. W. Atknson, the lord sayor. DIRIGIBLE FAILS TO GIVE UP HERO DEAD Further Search of River Bottom and Stricken Ship Fails to Reveal Bodies---Memorial Services Hull, Eng., Aug. (By Associated Press)—Further search among the wreckage of the wrecked dirigible ZR-2 had failed to reveal more bodies up to the middle of the forenoon today. The wreckers who have been engaged in the task are continuing their operations, however, in an effort to raise more of the deb: in which it is hopad that some additional bodies of the more than two score men who lost their lives in Wednesday evening’s disaster will be found. Great crowds again gathered on the docks today. The bodies of three Americans al- ready recovered are being prepared for transfer to the United States, but it is possible they may be retained here for a time so that if the bodies of other Americans are recovered, as is hoped, they may be all sent home together. The American dead will not be taken to Howden, the British air base, it was announced today and the big military service there planned for Wednesday will take the form of a memorial cere- mony. It will be elaborately carried out, with bands and military detach- ments from all branches of the British northern command present. STOECKEL T0 SPEAK State Motor Vchicle Commissioner, Noted Automocbile Authority, Sc- cured for Rotarian Luncheon. Robbins B. Stoeckel, state motor vehicle commissioner, has been se- cured as speaker at the Rotary club luncheon to be held at the Elks’ home on Thursday, September 1. The luncheon will be held at 12:15 o'clock noon. The Rotarians are fortunate in securing Mr. Stoeckel who is regarded as the foremost man in the country on motor vehicle laws and general traflic condftions. His articles have appeared in numerous papers and magazines de- voted to the automobile industry throughout the country. It has also been hinted by one motor magazino that Mr. Stoeckel is the legitimate man for a high place in Washington if it is decided to make the motor vehicle department a separate branch of the government. A treat is in storc for Rotarians next Thursday. Mexicans Active in Nogales, N. M. Region Nogales, Arl —Frank Pearson, postmaster at Ruby, 3 miles west of here and his wife were killed and his sister-in-law wounded yesterday by seven armed | bandits, believed to have been Mexi- cans, according to Teports received here early today. The shooting took place in the postoffice after which the store which Pearson conducted in con- nection with the postofiice was looted. usly | * THE WEATHER. s Hartford, Aug. 23.—Forecast for New Britain and v Fair, warmer tonight. Sunday in- creasing cloudiness, probably showers by night. | within their BUSINESS AS USUAL WITH THE GERMANS American and Teuton Firms Not to Wait for Ratification CAN SIGN CONTRACTS NOW Berlin Startes That Pecople Want to Trade With U. S. and Have Already Begun Signing Contracts and Es- tablishing Time Credit Notes. Berlin, Aug. (By Associated Press).—American and German busi- ness firms will resume peace time re- lations immediately without waiting for ratification of the treaty signed here on Thursday, it is said in well informed industrial circles of this city. It is anticipated that commer- cial treaties will be negotiated and that consular services will be re- constructed within a brief period. Spanish diplomatic representatives here, who have been in charge of American interests since February 3, 1917, will continue their duties in this respect. Like Peace Terms. The establishment of credit loans and preparations to ship into the American market surplus products of Germany such as newsprint paper oc- cupy the attention of industrial lead- ers here. Satisfaction over the sim- plicity and straightforwardness of the American treaty is generally ex- pressed in commercial circles where belief is expressed that the same “reasonableness’ will characterize the United States in later negotiations. Doesn’t Expect Too Much. “Germany had slight reason to ex- .pect anything from America and, hence, we fared better than we ex- pected,” declared a commercial lead- er yesterday. “The United States makes numerous reservations and in- sists upon the advantages which ac- crue to America by virtue of the Treaty of Versailles, but we will con- tinue to act frankly on the suppo- sition that, although insisting upon 100 per cent of the Versailles treaty, the United States probably will de- mand the actual execution of less than 50 per cent of the treaty’'s pro- visions.” Accepted As Presented. “We accepted the treaty virtually as presented,” it was stated by a government official during the day. “We put faith in the sense of jus- tice of the United States. The idea was to get peace as quickly as pos- sible and we asked for no. specific assurances and only a few interpella- tions in the draft of the treaty as presented by Ellis Loring Dresel, U. S. commissioner here. Business Benefited Immediately. “Business will be benefited imme- diately. Under the technical state of war which existed, business men hesi- tated to engage in contracts with alien enemies. There was nothing agreed relative to commercial treaties nor the personnel of the German mis- sion sent to the United States, but we will send our ablest men. It is improbable, however, that a repre- sentative of a large industrial or commercial interest will head the delegation going to Washington for fear that there may be some doubt as to his impartiality during the ar- rangement of a commercial agree- ment.” Over Private Property. Asked if he expected the ratifica- tion of the treaty to result in the release of private property held in the United States the official said: “Under the treaty of 1828 the in- violaibility of private property was secured, even in the casq of war. I do not see how America could do (Continued on Third Page). 1921.—TWELVE PAGES. Herald “Ads” Mean Better Business PRICE THREE CENTS HARTFORD MAN IS ACCUSED OF STEALING FRIEND’SAUTO AFTER VISITING THIS CITY $m,fl[m,““fl ADDED | Gus Christ Found On Way T0 SWINDLE SEIZURE| Home After Car Is Wrecked Near Ibelle’s Corner This Morning Sergeant A. J. Richardson and Officer M. Rival Pull Finder of Former Amount Brings Additional Notes —Hearing in Chicago. e Chicago, Aug. —Another $10,- 000,000 was added today to the total Accused Off of Truck Headed For Capital City. of notes seized by federal agents in- vestigating the alleged “swindle ring™ headed by Charles W. French. John W. Sawken, who Wednesday found $9,050,008 in notes in a Cleveland safety deposit vault, brought the $10,- 000,000 additional to Chicago. Gust Christ of Hartford, is under The notes are on the Ideal Tire anq |arrest in this city, charged with the Rubber Co., of Cleveland, which is |theft of an automobile belonging to it he handslof airerotver: Anton Rodman of 375 East street French, Charles W. Hawk Late last night Rodman reported to Elmer H. Gerber, Charles K. Stroebej | the police that his auto had been and the other defendants who have |Stolen from the garage. In the in- been brnught here were arraigned he- | Vestigation that followed, a clue was fore U. S. Comissioner Glass today. secured which connected Christ with AMERIGANOT ALQOF | ieon o it e Siaman last night to visit at the Rodman British Paper Commenting on Treaty home. Gives Friend a Lift. Intimates That America Can Not When he started for the Hartford trolley car, Rodman volunteered 1o drive him as far as East and Dwignt streets. Here the men parted, Christ i boarding the trolley, and Rodman Remain Away From Loague Matters | roturning the automobile to the gar- Leeds, Eng., Aug. 27.—In comment. | 18¢. From what the police say, Christ ing today on the signing of the peace |1ft the trolley car at Chapman street, treaty between Germany and thel1nd going back to the Rodman place United States the Yorkshire Post says: | he affected an entrance into the gar- “We may regret America's refusal |28€- to be bound by the covenant of the league of nations and her repudiation of obligations with respect to terri- torial changes in Europe and the ar- rangements made in Telation to the Near and Far Bast, but while to a substantial extent the treaty is an ex- pression of American detachmert from European affairs, it does not set Tenant Hears' Noise. A tenant living over the Rodman family was attracted by a noise, and looking out the window, he &aw a man backing the car out of the yard to the street. Here the machine was started, and then headed toward Hartford. Police on Trail. Acting on this information, Deteo- tive Sergeant A. J. Richardson and Patrol Driver Matthias Rival, started America entirely aloof.” to Hartford this morning to appre- hend Christ. As they were passing in Stanley Quarter they saw an auto- Bank Commissioner Sued for $250,000 | mobile in a wrecked condition near Isbelle’s corner, Investigation show by Boston Man Today Who Charges [that the car was Rod;‘naans.d‘&m:ds men who were nearby told the officers Libel and Slander. that the smashup had only just oc- Béston, Aug. 27. — Two writs of |CUrred a few minutes before their ar- $250,000 each wera served on Bank |'iVal. and that the driver had jumped Comimissioner Allen today in suits |aboard a truck heafed toward Hart brought by Louis Swig, charging libel |fTd- and slander. One was served on Allen in his official capacity as state bank commissioner and the other as an in- dividual. The writs are roturnabla in October. Louis Swig was counsel for tha Tremont Trust Co. which was taken over by tha bank commissioner last Felg®?®r Pulled Off of Truck. The officers quickly overtook the truck, and on it was Christ. He was placed under arrest, and will face a charge of theft of an automobile in the local police court Monday morn- JAPS GOING STRONG ~ ° Nipponese Win Necessary Set At Ten« Postpone Honors For Man Drafted in Bergdolls Turn Philadelphia, Aug. 27.—Arrange- ments made for an elaborate military funeral in honor of Russell C. Gross, who was drafted one ahead of his number on the list because of the failure «f Grover C. Bergdoll to re- spond t. his summons to arms, and who was killed in the Argonne cam- paign have been deferred pending def- inite information regarding the ar- rival of his body here. The Amer- ican Lagion post named for him has postponed the funeral until after Sep- tember 7. Gross was cited for hero-! ism posthumously. nis To Allow Them a Place Against Americans. Newport, Aug. 27.—The stoical con< trol of Ichiva Kumagae, the Japanese | tennis star, won the Nipponese com- bination a place in the Davis cup chal- lenge round when he defeated J. O. An- n of Australasia by scores of 3—8, 2—6, 6—2, 6—1, on the courts of the Casino here today. This victory combined with the two singles matches won by Kumagae and Shimidzu on Thursday gave them the margin of one TAKE GRAIN FROM AND GIVE IT WARRANT DEFECTIVE. LEHMAN GETS BOOZE Elm Street Saloonman Has Several Hundred Dollars Worth Returned Today. of Liquor Because of a defect in a search war- rant used when several hundred dol- lars worth of liquor was taken from John Lehman’s home at 318 I2lm street, Thursday night, the entire haul was re- turned to him this morning, The action of the police followed an informal hearing at police headquar- ters. Lawyer Michael A. Sexton, who represented Lehman, announced yes- terday that he would contest condemna- tion proceedings when that action wa brought in the city court, because, he alleged, the warrant was not properly made out and was therefore illegal. The warrant was made out by the as- sistant prosecutor in the absence of Prosecuting Attorney Albert A. Green- berg and failed to furnish a description of the property to be searched. In en- tering L.ehman’'s tenement and seizing the liquors, the value of which is sever- 1 hundred dollars, the police were not legal rights, Attorney Sex- ton maintained, and he moved for the return of the liquor. M. and O. Paper Company Reduces Newsprint $10 a Ton Minneapolis, Aug. 27.—The Minne- sota and Ontario Paper Co. announced today a price of $88 a ton for news- print paper for October, November and December. This is a further voluntary reduc- tion of $10 a ton for the contract Irice, and is in addition to a reduc- —— % tion already siven of $3. match necessary for a place against the United States team at Forest Hills next month. THE HUNGRY TO THE STARVING| LOCAL BATTLER HOME Sweeney, 136 Pound Mauler, Is In Pink That is the Only Policy By Which Russia Can Eke Out An Existance, Kam- eneff Says. of Condition After Hardening Process in Coal Mine: K. O. Bill practically every city state of Connecticut last year, meeting with but few reverses, has returned to this city and announces that he 1is ready to vault into the squared circle on short notice with any 136 pound bat- tler in the state Sweeney spent months at Scranton, Pa., hardening up for a busy winter by working in the coal mines of that state. Sweeney, who boxed in of size in the Moscow, Aug. 27.—(By Associated Press)—Russia’s problem appears to be vastly greater than the task of {ceding the millions in thc famine stricken districts of the country. It em to be rather a question of ing the productive resources of this- district, which has in the past been known as ‘“the granary of Eu- rope."” This was the view taken of the sit- nation yesterday by Leo Kameneff, head of the Russian famine comn sion who outlined the work tc be done to relief workers here. “In the face of the famine dilem- ma,” he said, “the only thing the Rus- sian government can do is to gamble on the hope of outside aid and take the winter store of food grain from all farmers throughout Russia and use as sced for this fall's sowing. The only way to save Russia from impend- ing disaster is to take grain from the hungry and give it to the starving. Grain Needed. The amount seeding the 17,500,000 acres to be sown this fall approximatel 270,000 tons, of which Russia could furnish only 162,000, M. Kemenoff said. This area is about the same as was planted in this country in 1920 but is only half the pre-war acreage. “Although seed must be planted by September 15 if there is to be a crop at all next season,” he continued, “it is obvious that even then the prob- lem will be unsolved. There must be the pasc several Spanish-Americar; Eonor Roll Placed in City Hall An honor roll of iocal men who od in the army or navy during the anish-American war has been placed in the main corridor of City Hall along with the roll of local men in the \War. Seven gold stars are on the chart. ANDERSONS BEAT WEARS Bostcn, Aug. —Nhe national father and son doubles tennis cham- pionship was won today for the third |successive year by Fred G. Ander- son and Fred C. Anderson of New York. They defeated J. H. Wear and Willlam P. Wear of Philadelphia in the final round of the title tourna- ment, 8—6, 6—4. needed for SAMU Marblehead, Mass., Aug. Greeted by his friends as the oldest living Free Mason in the country, Samuel Cox took his usual birthday walk today at the age of 102 years. He joined the Philantrophic lodge here years ago. Today the or- ganization presented him with 103 roses. (Continued on Third Page.)