New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 20, 1921, Page 1

-~ LEWIS, LEADER OF MINERS’ UNION, DEMANDS POSITIVE STAND AGAINST PAY CUTS 3 ’ News of the World By Associated Press ESTABLISHED 1870. Also Comes Out In Favor Of Re-Affirming Policy For Nationalization Of All Coal Mines Question of Wages to Be Permount Issue At Bien- nial At In- dianapolis. Convention Sept. 20.—No miners must '8 of the wvailable opposition swis, presi- Workers of today In his opening of th of the Interna- Indianapolls, Ind., 0 wage reduction of coal be permitted and all resourc miners’ union must be made to back up the policy in to wage cuts, John L. I dent of the United Mine Ameorica declared her: report made at the blennial convention tlonal union He also recommended a postpone- ment until next February of the miners adoption of definite wage mands and declared that with wage agreements expiring on Ma 31, 1922, “the full influence and nomic power of our great ship may thus be utilized to the ad- vantage of our people for the achieve- ment of our ideal Wages, Budget Subject. Much of Mr. Lewls' 40,000 word feport rolated to the wage question, apparently indicating that this would be among the most Important busi- ness of the convention which brought together botween 1,600 and 1,600 rep- resentatives of local unions seattered o- throughout the United States, western | Astde from asked a re- Canada apd Nova Scotla the wage question Mr. Lewls the convention to administer buke to Robert H. Harlin, Wash,, and Frank Farrington dent of the Illinois miners, who Lewis charged had circulated false state- ments about the union. He also asked the convention to indorse the inter- national board which he sald Alex- ander Howat, president of the Kansas miners organization had defled in not complying with the board's order for strikers to return to work. Nationalization of Mines, Other essential points of Mr. Lew- is' report Included a recommendation that the convention re-affirm its dec- laration of two years ago, favoring nationalization of coal mines. A dec- laration that “the fight in Mingo county, West Virginia must be won" and a recommendation that legal proceedings be instituted to make a full test of the constitutionality of the Kansas industrial court law. In discussing the wage question Mr. Lewls sald coal operators in Pennsylvania, Washington, lowa, Kan- sas, Colorado, West Virgini Ken- tucky, Tennessee, Alabam. Okla- homa, Texas, Arkansas and Missouri had filed demands for reductions, but that the unlon's policy was uncom- promisingly for carrying out the present agreement which he said was predicated on the award of the bitum- fnous coal commission functioning under governmental authority Work Two Days a Week. “Our people were employed two days a week on the average, continued Mr. Lewls In explanation of the union's policy and they found it extremely difficult to provide them- solves with food and other necessities. Furthermore, it is & fact that the wages now pald in the organized sec- tions of the mining industry are but relatively falr. Coal can be pro- duced under the present wage at & labor cost that tavorably with production other essential commodities.” In recommending that the question be referred to a sc mittee Mr. Lewis proposed convention reconvene next to receive the committe adopt definite demands. mendations applied specifically wage demands for bituminous miners but was regarded as able to the anthracite mners, have separate negotiations with operators. Scores Kansas Law In discussing the of the mines and the costs that test of mended that the convention name committee of three for further study of government ownership of mines after reaffirming the Lewis also doubtful” ization. Mr sald was “extremely ing to bear more taxes for federal government acquiring title the coal lands Recommending t of the Kansas industrial act, Mr. Lewis declared that violates the federal constitution the attack upon the workers."” In a long review of the ginia situation. Mr. Lewis expressed hope that t senate Investig: committee wiilld be instrumental laying bare tHe horrors of that fleld and in paving the way for recognititon | plained of the rights of the mine workers whe desire to become members of United Mine Workers. Falso ¥ Referring to the diffe international and subc of the union, Harlin and were sald by Lewis to be “scheming politiclans.”” He charged that they “cir- culated false propaganda’ regarding °n (Conunved on Thirteenth Page.) member- | of Seattle, | presi- | only | scale corresponds of wage » com- the | February s report and His recom- to the coal applie- | who | the | nationalization the Kansas industrial court law he recom- a the 1919 | declaration in favor of the national- t|the reports whether the public would at present be will-|mittee the |the schools to court it| and was “without ueqstion a most vicious rights of organized West Vir- tng| of the plumber m in the s rrington | BRITAIN HERALD( NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, Proposed Recommenda- NUDE AN AT PARK | THINKS HE'S STATUE Such is Report Coming From West End Residents Who Are Annoyed. tion Tomorrow Evening Will Be Virtual Request To Disregard Legal Rul- ing On Rewards Mayor Orson F. Curtis is greatly dissatisfied with the number of crimin- als who are perpetrating major crims in this city and then escaping the clutches of the law, their transgre. sions upon the law going unpunished. Speaking of the ILouis Winkle mu der, following so closely upon the heels of the fatality in which Building Inspector J. W. Allen figured, the mayor stated this morning that he will bring the matter before the common ouncil tomorrow evening in an effort bring about action | Doesn’t Criticize Asked if he thought the police de- Apprently imbued with the Idea| tha the is a work of Grecian statuary product of the great Michael o's chise man whose identity known to the police, has been practice of standing in Walnut Hill park evenings, much to the annoyance of those who pass through the park, ac- ing to reports coming from the vest end of the city. The police have received one direct and indir, reports con-|Partment was in any way at fault for | cerning the, man's activities during the | the apparent ease with which crimin- week, but their cfforts to locate | als have escaped, the mayor's only re- him have been without avail. The|PIY W i reports recorded on the police blot- Well perhaps you'd better talk with ter indicate tha tthe man has been |the Police commission. They'll tell you St i Wt Milla Weot is putits hp_]«:a;) :,o‘ have an eflicient force— tween the post office and Park Place("TP4P 00 L Al times during the past week. | AT e turday morning the direct com.| The mayor declined to enter into a wan recorded at police head.| further discussion of the case only to | remark that there have been many quarters when a youns woman re-|,,. .. crimes lately and, according to | ported the matter. An official of the his statements, the culprits are seldom department had previously received apprehended. a complaint concerning the alleged| Aayor Curtis is dissatisfied with the activities of the “animated statue.” | ruling of the corporation counsel that According to the reports of West| the city cannot legally declare and pay End residents, the man has been di-|a reward for the capture of the vesting himself of his clothing In|guilty party or parties, and he will |the park and then taking up his|also ask the council to take action in position alogside of the court of|this matter. honor and memorial arch, at the en-| Contrary to Ruling trance to the park. It s further| gpou1q the common council, at to- reported that the ‘“statue” becomes| norrow evening's session vote to offor suddenly animated upon the approach |, reward of $500, such as will un- |of women and h on numerous doubtedly be the recommenation of |occasions, annoyed them as they|the mayor, the action will be con- passed through the park. trary to the advice of the corporation B —— counsel and will not have his approval GROUNDS FOR D]YORCE as the city’s representative in legal So Judge Thinks Husband Had statues Police soveral st a matters. It is expected that the mayor will urge upon the members the advisa- bility of offering in the name of the city, a reward for the capture ot Winkle's slayers pointing out that a precedent has been established in the offering of payment of a reward in the Zebris case and the offering of a re- war in the Allen case The state laws provide that cities and towns may offer rewards up to $200. The council has not yet been asked to ratify the action of the mayor in offering $500 for the capture of those responsible for Mr. Allen's death, but it is expected that the mat- ter will be brought up tomorrow eve- ning. When Wife Says Threatened to Cut Her Tieart Out and Put it on Stick. Worcester, Masa, Sept. 20.—After Ida May Austin ot Leominster had testified that her hushand had threat- ened to cut her heart out and carry it around on a big stick and her daughter’ had sworn that her father had forced her to turn tho grindstone to sharpen the knife he was to uso her mother, Judge O'Connell, in o court today, granted Mrs. Aus- 1 petition for a divorce. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER DISAGREES | “ WITH BUILDING COMMISSION’S REPORT| COMMITTEES NAMED FOR DENTAL CLINIC Vibberts Says Sanitation is Not All That Board De- sires, But Denies That Health Menace Exists. Groups Will Be Gathered Next Tues- day Evening to Plan Inauguration of Move in Schools. Discussing the report of the build- ing commission that conditions in the city’s schools from the standpoint of sanitation are anything but favor- able, Chairman F. Vibberts of the committee on health and sanita- tion, had the following to this afternoon Vibberts Disagrees. sanitation committee is con- ducting an investigation at the pres- ent time in the schools, but this inspection was not prompted by the ports that the building commission |is dissatisfied. We have been fa- |millar for some time past with con- ditions they exist in the schools and while of the buildings are old ana, the viewpoint of san- itation, not all that we would like them, still we do not feel hat they constitute a health menace.” Investization Is On. It was rumored about the city to- lay that the school committee, hav- |ing read of the projected action of | the building commission had appoint- ed a special committee consisting of Supt. of Schools H. Holmes, Mrs. A Kimball and Dr. Martin, the last two named being members of the school board, for the pur- pose of Investigating the truth of Dr. Martin, Mrs. Kim- members of the com- known to have been in this morning studying conditions. The report that a special meeting of the school committee had yeen called for this afternoon to hear | report of the 1 committee, was denied by Committeeman berts, Bullding Commission Adjourns. The meecting of the building com- mission which was to have been held 1{]ast evening to act upon the report mber of the board, a Johnson, was not held. Chairman Walter Crabtree ex- that there was difficulty in the members together and causes made it inadvisable. May Meet Thursday, mber of the city government ned this morning that the ad- journment s felt advisable so that time might be had for a conference | with the corporation counsel. The [ commission, he explained, was not cer- tain as to how far it could go in the Drs. Frank Zwick and Joseph Walsh and Commissioner Thomas McKee have been named a committee of the health board. and Drs. J. L. Dary and B. Protass, a committee of the New Britain Dental association to act with welfare agencies in the establishment of a school dental clinic. Dr. Zwick will call the two com- mittees and representatives of the New Britain Welfare organization, meg | Tuberculosis Relief society, United | | Parents and Teachers'.association and City Mission for a meeting one week | from tonight. Plans will be discussed for the or- ganization of a clinic at once, the ex- penses to be paid by the several or- ganizations until the end of the pres- ent fiscal year. At that time the common council will be asked to ap- propriate funds for the maintenance of the bureau. It is planned to have a hygienist and pa time dentist to work in the schools. A portable dental equipment will be purchased so that it can be taken from school to school. “FLYING SQUADRON” GOMING be “The as some from v | G S ball and other are -Servicemen’s Claims o Wwill Be An E Settled by Officials Who 22 Tiere September A “Flying Squadron” composed »f government officials will' be at the | Eddy-Glover post, American Legion, ’Thnl d. September 22 to settle all | claims against the government by the ex-service men of this city. This Flying Squadron” idea was fostered | by the headquarters of the American | Legion and it was through their efforts | |that this set of officials were given power to act. It is the desire of this squadron to get in touch with all men who want their war risk insurance. Liberty Bond tangles, compensation, or any other claim straightened out. The men have promised Commander ackson that they will stay in th ty until all the men have had a fair chance of placing their claims before the board for settlement. Commissioner Ad 1 > | bringing other l (Continued on Fifteenth Page). ARMISTICE DAY WILL BE OBSERVED BY ALL c | Mich., . TUESDAY, Too Many Criminals Escaping Here, Mayor Says; Wants Council To Act Delegates to Conference On ‘Arms Limitation Will Join in Celebration. Washington, Sept. 20.—All of the at the range on Thursday, September delegates to the conference on limita- tion of armament will join with the American people in a nation-wide ob- servance of ‘mistice d under plans in contemplation by the administration for the opening session of the confer- ence on November 11. JOHNSON-ANDERSON Street Young Man Will Take Washington Strect Girl as His Bride at St. Mark’s Tomorrow. all wedding will take place Wednesday, at 3 o'clock church, when Algot R. of 70 John street, will take for his bride Miss Hilma M. Ande: son of 204 Washington street. Misq ith Anderson, a sister of tha bride will bu bridesmaid and Richard Borg will be best man. The bride will ba given away in marriage by Robert E. Anderson, her brother. The bride will be attired in a gown of Chantilly laca over duchesse satin and pearl trim- mings. She will wea: a veil caught up with orange blossoma and pearls, and will carry a shower bouquet. The bridesmaid will wear a dress of pink orchid filed taffetta, with peach color tulle and hat to match. Sha will arry a bouquet of pink roses. Following a reception at the brides’ home, which has been prettily decorat- ed for the occasion, the couple will leave on a wedding trip and on their return will reside at 447 Stanley street. A prett tomorrow. at St. Mar Johnson YOLSTEAD THREATENED Father of Dry Measure Says he Has Been Warned That he Will Never Again Resume His Seat. Minneapolis, Sept. 20.—Addressing the convention of the Minnesota Anti- Saloon league here last night, Con- gressman A. J. Volstead of Minnesota, stated that hia life had been threat- ened on his departure from Washing- ton. He said he was warned in a let- ter that he “would never take his seat again in the house. The threat, he said, was not the first he had received since taking an active part in the fight against vio- lators of the prohibition amendment. All the letters he said were anony- mous. Mr. Volstead discussed the prohibi- tion laws and entered a plea for dras- tic treatment of violators. SERIOUS CHARGES MADE Four Persons in Arbuckle Case Ac- caused of Discussing Mcthods of De- riving Moncy From Witnesses. San Francisco, Sept. 20.—Charges that four persons, one of them a prominent figure in the Roscoe Ar- buckle case have discussed the likeli- hood of their benefiting financially by means of tampering with important prosecution witnesses were made to- day by Dist. Attorney Matthew Brad: Brady’s statement followed adjourn- ment early today of the San Francisco county grand jury which is delving into this and other incidents in con- nection with the death of Miss Vir- ginia Rappe, screen actress. SEPTEMBER 20, 1921.—SIXTEEN PA GES. Herzld “Ads” Mean Better Business PRICE THREE CENTS MAN, CLAIMING HE WAS COMPELLED T0 AID SLAYERS, IS NOW SOUGHT IN EFFORT TO CLEAR UP MYSTERY ST. LAWRENGE PROJECT GREATER THAN PANAMA Senator Townsend Says This Would Benefit Country More Than Big Canal. Flint, Mich., Sept. 20.—Opening the St. Lawrence river to deep water traffic will mean more to the United States than the Panama Canal U. S. Senator Townsend told delegates to the convention here of the Michigan real estate association, “It will help solve the fuel situation; it will large- Iy abolish the evils of railroad con- gestion and will lessen the terrors which arise from railroad operation interferences,” he said. “We have reached the point in our national life when all means of trans- portation will be required to meet adequately our needs for exchange of products. With industry restored and production at ite maximum there will be need for well developed systems of rail and water highways. Sufficient electrical energy can be developed through improvement of the St. Lawrence river, Senator Town- send declared “to pay every dollar of the cost of transforming that water- way into the greatest ocean way of commerce in the world.” J. D, PRINCE SELECTED. Washington, Sept. 20.—Dr. J. D. Prince, a language professor at Col- umbia university and president of the state civil service commission of New Jerscy, has been selected by President Harding as minister to Denmark. ULSTER STANDS PAT . ON IRISH SITUATION Will Give Away Nothing, Sir James Craig Declares— Rupture Unchanged. London, Sept. 20, (By Associated Press).—A decided diversity in view is prevalent here today regarding the effect of the latest telegram of Eamon De Valera to Premier Lloyd George— whether it means a rupture or a for- ward step towards a conference look- ing to an Irish settlement. This di- vision of opinion is notably apparent in the newspaper comment although the majority of the journals are still optimistic. The Pall Mall Gazette and Globe for example uses the headline, “A rupture feared,” while the Evening Standard says “The door is not closed, but pessimism prevails.” The Evening News, on the other hand speaks of “Progress to Irish peace; De Valera clears the air; while the Westminster Gazette headlines its article “‘Position not seriously worsened.” Belfast, Sept. 20, (By Associated Press).—Sir James Craig, the Ulster premier explaining to the northern parliament today Ulster’'s position with regard to the proposed confer- ence looking towards peace in Ire- land maintained that while it would be impolitic to refuse to enter a con- ference in order to protect the in- terests of Ulster, nevertheless Ulster had nothing to give away in such conference. One Agent Needed to Watch Every Five Families In New York if Latest “Dry” Ruling Is Enforced Supervisor Langley Says— 20,000 Gallons of Whiskey Illegally W_ hdrawn On Fake Blanks New York, Sept. 20.—At least 20,- 000 gallons of whiskey have been illegally withdrawn by distillers in various parts of the country as the result of the theft of permit blanks here, prohibition officers said today. The stolen blanks would have per- mitted withdrawal of about 400,000 cases but all New York permits out- sfanding were cancelled wpon dis- covery of the theft. E. C. Yellowley, Mobile prohibition agent raid ithat the stolen permits found their way to tillers in various parts of the country especially Ohio, Kentucky and Penna. Permits for 74 wholesale druggists in this city to sell liquor have been revoked on suspicion that they are not legitimate druggists. One federal agent would be required to watch every five families in Now York to enforce the latest ruling of the internal revenue bureau that only kickless home brew can be made, Ernest M. Langley, chief supervisor of federal agents, said ttoday. He added that he thought this was a conservative e:imate, based upon first hand knowledge of the attitude of the public here toward prohibition. Woman, Aged 83, Falls To Death From Bridge Brookfield, Conn., Sept. 20.—Falling 30 feet from a bridge spanning the Still river near this place, Mrs. Emma Peck, 83 years old, was drowned yesterday afternoon. She was alone at the time of the fatality and her body was found in the river last night by her son, Clark Peck, who went in search of her when it was found that she was missing. Detroit Labor Leader Killed in Auto Crash Detroit, Sept. 20.—Charles W_ Miller, president of the Detroit typographical union and editor of the Detroit Labor New was instantly killed near Eagle, early today when an automo- bile in which he was riding struck a cement culvert. Miller was with three other labor union officials who escaped with slight injuries. One Killed, Three Hurt When Auto Hits Bridge St. Albans, Vt., Sept. 20.—A. E. Wood of Everett, Mass., was instantly killed and three other persons were in- jured when their automobile crashed into the side of the underpass on the Central Vermont railway about a mile outside the city, early today, The in- jured are Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Hearst and Jerry Donalson all of New York. * THE WEATHER. o Hartford, Sept. for New Britain Increasing cloudiness and becom- 20,—Forecast and vicinity: FATALLY SHOT IN QUARREL Waterbury Man Killed After Squab- ble Tuvolving 90 Cents—Police Sccking His Assailant. Waterbury, Sept. 20.—Police of several cities are on the alert today for Louis Chumpi, 22, of this city, who is believed to have shot and fatally injured Tony Cipranio, 41, of 699 South Main street, Monday night following a quarrel said to have been over a debt of ninety cents, uc- cording to the police. Witnesses to the shooting have identified Chumpi as Cipranio’s murderer. Chumpi is described as dark complexioned, weighing approximately 135 pounds, height 5 feet, 5 inches, wearing a blue suit torn at the left shoulder and a light cap. Chumpi is of Ital- jan parentage and at one time was engaged as a farm hand in Cheshire. A 32 calibre bullet was extracted from Cipranio’s body today at the autopsy performed by Medical Ex- aminer Dr. A. A. Crane. KILLED WHILE AT WORK New Haven Man, employed by New Haven Road, Struck By Ditching Machine in Parkville Yards. 20.—Joseph F. 516 Howard instantly as Hartford, Sept. Reiley, 50 years old of street, New Haven, was killed this morning when he struck by a big ditching machine the Parkville yards of the New Haven road. Reiley was employed as a fire- man on the ditcher. He was thrown off the ditcher when it was swung SPECIAL SESSle ON CITY FINANCES Mayor Will. Call. Common Council Members Together Next Week— Boards Must Have Funds Soon. So rapidly are the finances of sev- eral important city commissiony dwindling away that it will be neces- sary to call a special meeting of the common council, possibly next week, Mayor O. F. Curtis stated thia morn< ing. The mayor has been in touch with President F. S. Chamberlain of tha board of finance and taxation relative to the city’s financial problems, but has found it impossible to get recom- mendations in shape for tomorrow evening's session of the council. The board will be called in session during the next week and the needs of the departments, particularly the public works and charity board, will be placed before that body. Recom- mendations will be drafted for the council, and if bond or note issues are deemed advisable the city meeting board will convene for immediate ac- tion. ENGINEERS ORGANIZE Local Branch of American Society of Mechanical Enginecrs—Mirst Meet- ing Next Tuesday Evening. As the result of the granting of a petition, a local branch of the Amer- ican Society of Mechanical Engineers has been formed in this city, drawing its membership from here, Bristol, Plainville and Berlin. At present there are about 60 members. ‘The first meeting will be held in the school hall, corner of Main and Chest- nut streets, on Tuesday evening, Sep- tember 27, and is open to the publi; The speaker will be . H. Everit, chief engineer of the Southern New Engand Telephone Co. and his subject will be “The Automatic Telephone.” This is especially timely, since Hartford plans the installation of those in the near future. A business meeting at 7:30 p. m. to elect officers has been called. Street Car Passes For Patrons in Akron, Ohio Youngstown, O., Sept. 20.—Street car riders here in 30 days will be able to purchase weekly passes, costing §1 25 and good for an unlimited number of rides during the week as a result of an ordinance, amending the original ser- vice at cost ordinance, passed by city council. American Entrant in Balloon Race Located New York, Sept. 20.—The Belgica I, an American entrant in the internation- al balloon race which started from Brussels Sunday has landed at Braich- y-Pwll, north Wales. Ralph Upson, one of the pilots, cabled this informa- tion to the Aero Club of America to- day. The balloon travelled 420 miles i 7 1-2 hours. SEND AID TO U. S, SUB ‘Washington, Sept, 20.—Assistance for the American submarine R-27 which Sunday night sent out a distress call while enroute from Coco Solo, Pan- ing unsettled to t. Wednes- day showers, rising temperature. around . suddenly by the engzinecer. Part of the machinery ran over him after he was thrown to the ground and he was badly crushed. l ama canal zone to Guantanniao Bay East Street Woman Tells Of Conversation With Stranger Who Says He Was Forced To Carry Body To Undertaker’s Police Take Unidentified Man Into Custody, Buti | Deny He Has Any Con- nection With Mystery. A clue to the murder of Louis Win- kle, whose body was found in the rear of Undertaker J. M. Curtin's estabe lishment with a fractured skull Sat- urday morning, was unearthed last night by the police, when it was found : that 2 man, whose name is said to be known to the police department, jump» ed onto an auto buss Saturday owned by Fred H. Francher, of 1042 East street, and told Mrs. Francher that he knew all about the dead man, now thought to be Winkle of whom he was speaking. Mr. Francher, with his wife and two childran, drove into the city with some ! freight they had to ship. They drove | in an auto buss, left from the Stanley | street line, which was operated by Mr. Francher until ruled off the streets by the public utilities commis- sion. Mr. Francher left the car with his wife and children at the railroad station on Church street, while he went to a nearby restaurant. Stranger Boards Bus. ‘While Mrs. Francher and her chil- dren were waiting for the return of Mr. Francher a man, who was un- known to her, jumped onto the bus. Mrs. Francher said. “This jitney is not running.” “Well,” replied the man, “I know your husband a long time, I worked in the shop with him, I'm going to sit here until he comes back, I'm go- ing his way.”" Saw That Man Killed. The man was partially intoxicated and appeared to be extremely nervous. He waved his arms about and shook as though he had just gone through a severe mental shock. “I'm so ner- vous,” he explained, I couldn’t go to work this morning. I saw that man killed,” ho added. Hadn’t Heard of Murder. Mrs. Francher had not heard of the Winkle murder at this time, it being about an hour after the body |was discovered, and she concluded the man was talking about the death of the Broad street man killed on the railroad near the Stanley Works Tues- day morning. : “Did you see it?” she inquired. “I was right there,” was the ane swer. “That happened up near the Stane- ley Works, didn’t it?” asked Mrs, 'Francher. The man hesitated before answer= ing, then he replied: “Well, it was up that way. Twisted My Wrists. “I helped carry him to the under= taker's this morning,” he added. “I didn’t want to do it, but they made me. Look at my wrists, they twisted my wrists to make me help carry him. “I got six dollars for helping, said. “They got plenty of money but they were poor people—they need= ed it. 1'd help a friend any time. “Look at this bill folder,’ taking a leather billfolder out of his pocket as he spoke. “I'm so nervous I near- ly tore it in half.’” The folder was badly torn. The man grew silent for a few minutes and then added as an after- thought: “They wanted me to go to the undertaking rooms and see him, but T couldn’t look at him, so I didn’t go.” Does Not Know Name. The man, whose face was known to Mr. Francher, but whose name the latter could not recall, is said to be known to the police. In fact it is stated he has more or less of a po=- lice record. He is described as a short man, with an affliction of some kind in one eve. He wore a brown suit and a brown soft hat. A man taken into the police station this morning by Sergeant Hart would an- swer this description in a general way. ‘When asked if the man taken in by Hart had any connection with the murder case, Captain Grace replied in the negative. “Yes, I know tho man to see him,” said Mr. Francher. “He used to work near me at Landers, Frary and Clark’s. But I can’t recollect his name.” Motoreyelr Policeman Strolls, who was sent to the Francher home yes- terday to investigate, said he thought he knew tha name. Was Much Excited. The man continued talking to Mrs. Francher, in a nervous highly exeited manner, half hysterical and exceed- ingly apprehensive, until the arrival of her husband, she said. He said he had several brothers and sisters in the city but lived alone and kept house by himself. He said he was not home: night but stayed at the home of a triend until 4 o’clock Saturday morning. “I ought to go to a restaurant, said, “I haven't had any breakfast. ¥icad Battered and Bloody. Still mumbling, half to himself in he has been ordered by the Navy depart- ment. his semi-hysterical manner, he con- (Continued on Fiftcenth Page),