New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 19, 1921, Page 1

News of th‘e. World By Associated Press ESTABLISHED 1870. SENATOR MOSES OPENS UP ATTACK ON TAX REVISION; SAYS IT “SOAKS THE RICH” Senator Nelson Adds His Complaint, Criticising Supreme Court For Tax Decisions Sen. Jones to Draw Amend- ment Providing For Taxa- of Undistributed Profits of Corporations. tion ‘Washington, Oct.* 19.—The senaie got back today to the task of tax re- vision with an attack on the pending bill by Senator Moses, republican, New Hampshire and critcisms of su- preme court decisions in tax cases by Senators Nelson, republican, Minneso- ta and Watson, democrat, Georgia. Urging adoption of the Smoot man- ufacturers sales tax Senator Moses told the senate that it would “strike down the vicious principle of graduat- ed taxation which appears in . the pending tax bill and which is but a modern- legislative adoption of th communistic doctrine of Karl Ma.rx," Moses Opens Attack * Sehator Moses, a leader of the group of eastern senators opposing the republican compromise tax revisioin program declared the finance commit- tee measure had been “plainly drawn under the inspirations of the slogan, ‘soak the rich.’” He retferred to the agrlcultura.l bloc which proposed the compromise plan as ‘“that division of the invisible em- pire which may be styled as the Ken- Kap-Klan.” Senators Kenyon of Iowa and Capper of Kansas, are leaders in the agrioultural bloc. “I hold no brief for the rich, Sen- . ator Moses said. “Neither I nor any of my kin have ever stood within their circle. But I cannot help think- ing that the rich may learn from much, buffeting, even as Peter the Great learned from the repeated as- saults on Charles XIIL how to fight. Indeed they have already begun. Cap- NEW BRITAIN HERALD NE Wants Lasting Peace WARREN G__HARDING ENDURING FRIENDSHIP WITH GREAT BRITAIN This is Theme of President’s Address at Yorktown Sur- render Anniversary. Yorktown, Va., Oct. 19.—A doctrine of enduring friendship between the United States and Great Britain was pronounced by President Harding to- day at a cermony commemoratihg the final surrender of the British expedi- tionary forces here to the Revolution- ary army'of Washington. Surrender by high officials of his administration and standing within sight of the spot where Cornwallis laid down*his sword in 1781, the president declared in deliberately chosen words a sentiment of peaceful relationship jtal has gone on strike.” For Uniform Taxation. Taxatlon should be uniform and Jjust, the speaker said, and every man sh bute to t -uppm-t‘:;, Us jport are ‘found in the sal he added. Semator Nelson complained the supreme court decision hol that bonds issued by states and sub- divisions were tax exempt, while Senator Watson said ‘that the deci- sion of the court in the stock divi- dend case was regarded by “all law- yers as a perfectly rotten decision.” Senator Jones, democrat, New Mex- jco, expressed regret that the pend- ing bill did not contain a provision taxing undistributed profits of cor porations and said that he would of- fer an amendment within a day or two designed to make this possible. VISITOR HERE SANG AT CARUSO FUNERAL ’allesandro Was Tenor in Choir That Assisted At Obscquies For Deccased Tenor. G. D'alessandro, a member of the fchoir that assisted at the funeral obsequies for the late Enrico Caruso, the noted tenor, is in this city for a visit with his brother-in-law, Ed- ward Recano. The yisitor is himself a tenor of promimence and i¢ was be- cause of this fact that he was select- ed for the choir to take part in the funeral services for Caruso in the Naples cathedral. Dralessandro tells a most interest- ing story of the demonstration at- tendant to the noted tenor’s death and funeral, particularly within and outside the church edifice. The visitor will sing at the Lyceum theater Sunday afternoon at a bene- fit being arranged by local Italians for the “Caruso Bust Fund.” NO PQLO THIS WINTER Definite Announcement is Made To- day that Hartford, New Britain and ‘Waterbury Won’t Have Teams. New Haven, Octi 19.—Prospects of a state polo league this winter were definitely dispelled today with an- nouncement that Hartford, New Brit- ain and Waterbury could not provide teams. 503 Million Gallons Of Gas Used in August ‘Washington, Oct. 19.—A new high was established in the month of August record in gasoline consumption when 503,000,000 gallons were used, according to an announcement today by the bureau of mines. The awer- age daily production in August more than in July. line in August totalled gallons, or 75 per cent. in July. month was given gallons. more as POLICEMAN TOBIN DIES Greenwich, Oct. 19.—John Tobin, of rough police whose work had the bo gh him into contact with so many he was probably the best known ng the Greenwich officers died to- of typhoid fever aged 40, of 13,921,000 gallons was 385,000 gallons Exports of gaso- 47,803,000 than Total productionfor the 431,577,000 between the two great English speak- ing nations for all time to come. That either should ever again lift the sword against the other, he said, must be, usteeship of preserving v ntinued, “we were ayed together, and the of civilization worthy of preservation will exalt nued on Second Page.; ' YALE HONORS FOCH Decides to Confer Degree on French Leader When he Makes His Visit to Elm City Next Month, New Haven, Oct. 19.—A degrea will bae‘ conferred upon Marshal Foch at a spetial convocation of, the Fellows of Yale on November 11, it was stated from the office ‘of the university sec- retary today. The honorary degree to be confer- upon Marshal Foch will be that doctor of laws. It is stated that the convocation will be similar to that held in the fall of 1919 when the same honorary degree was given to Cardmal Mercier of Belgium. 26 MORE JOBS GIVEN City Street and Sewer reg Gangs Are Larger This Week Than For Several Months Past. An additional 26 mén were sent out today for street and sewer work by the Municipal Employment Agency, making a total for this week of 97. The city’s gangs this wek are larger than they have been for several weeks past. Saterday the board of public works requisitioned 61 laborers, who were sent out Monday morning. Monday morning a call was received from the water +board for 10'men to be sent out Tuesday morning, and yesterday the call for 26 men for both street and sewer works, was Teceived. Fighting Bob Martin Picked Among Veterans Charlestown, W. Va., Oct. 19. Robert (Fighting Bob) Martin, heavy- weight champion- of the American Expeditionary Forces, who resides at Terra Alta, W. Va., has been named one ot three world war veterans by Governor E. . Morgan to represent West Viiginia at the ceremonies on armistice day, incident to the burial of America’s unknown soldier in Ar- W BRITAIN, SHOOTS POLICEMAN, ADMITS OLD CRIME Vineland, N. J., Negro Confesses Slaying Child Last Spring LYNCHING THREATS MADE Accused Tells Police He Has Roamed Throughout New England Since Murdering JLittle Girl—Came Back to Murder Police Officer, Vineland, N. J., Oct 19.—Louis Lively, a negro accused of killing a [little girl at East Moorestown, N. J., last spring, was arrested here early today after shooting a policeman. Ac- cording to the police he confessed to killing the child. A small crowd surrounded the jail after his arrest became known but every precaution was taken to guard the prisoner. Lively is charged with killing seven year old Matilda Russo, mutilating her body and burning it in the cellar of his home in East Moorestown. The child'sh body was found a week after she had disappeared. Lively vanished the day before the discovery of the ——— | murder, and a wide search for him was conducted by the police. Roams About Country In his confession, the police said, Lively told them he had roamed through New England and Canada since he left East 'Moorestown in June. He returned to Bridgeton, N. J., and last night walked to Vineland, reach- ing here at 6 o’clock this morning. A policeman, Asa Wilson thought he recognized the negro as Lively and he and Officer James Florentia com- mandeered a passing automobile and caught up to the suspect. As Wilson stepped from the machine, Lively drew a pistol 4nd shot him in the right lung. f¥He broke into a run toward the out- skirts of the town. Florentia borrowed a shotgun from a‘family nearby and (Continued on Twelfth Page). WON'T AFFECT FOOTBALL Strike or no Strike, it is all the Same to Yale Football Authoriti: Announce Today. New Haven, Oct. 19.—A! railroad strike will not interfere with the Yale football schedule, Prof. C. W. Mendell, chairman of the athletic board of control .stated today. It the strike comes Yale will arrange to go to Cambridgs by astomobilt” and Printe. ton wHl arrange:to.come herg by thé same means of transportation. What inconvenience there might be would fall upon the spectators, he said, and he was of the opinion fhat football enthusiasts do mnot recognize incon- veniences ‘when they want to reach a Yaie game. Prof. Mendell expects the bowl to be filled, strike or no strike. STEALS TUBERCULAR PIGS Dozen Animals Inoculated by Rhode Island Board of Health Expefimenters Strangely Disappear. 3 Providence; R. I., Oct, 19.—To buy a pig in a poke is bad policy; to steal a 'dozen of them without knowing the pigs may prove fatal. Some one made a haul of guinea pigs from a barn near the state house where the animals, owned by the state board of health, were being kept for expeérimental pur- poses. Two were inoculated with tuber- cular germs; two others with the germs of rabies. Dr. Lester G. Round, state bacteriologist, says he is anxious to locate the pigs or the man who stole them, not so much to recover the ani- mals as to let # be known what a dangerous lot they are. OFFERS FEDERAL AID Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover ‘Would Assist New Britain in ing Unemployment Problems. , They Handl- An offer of federal assistance in handling the unemployment situation and problems incident thereto, has been received by Mayor Orson F. Curtis from Secretary Herbert Hoover of the de- partment of commerce. The secretary “of commerce, in his message to the mayor, asks information as to what the city has done to pro- vide for the unemployed; also what as- sistance the executive feels the federal government could be to the city of New Britain. WESLEYAN MAN BETTER Middletown, Oct. 19.—Norman Grant, a Wesleyan football player who became unconscious after being in a scrimmage yesterday was improved today. Dr. Edgar Favre athletic di- rector believes that a slight concussion lington cemetery. of the brain has been relieved. i Alderman Angelo M. Paonessa of the sixth ward, a leader in the movement for the adoption of a two platoon plan for the fire department, will not bring the proposition before the council at to- night’s session, he stated this morn- ing. Following the defeat of the reso- lution by the failure of the council to override the mayor's veto at the last session, it was reported that the alder- man would bring in a new resolution at tonight's session, but this he denied. Explaining his decision not to come forward with a new resolution, the Paonessa, Champion of Two Platoon Pl;m, Gives Up Hope of Getting Measure Put Through Now alderman stated that while the present mayor is in office it would be useless, since he would undoubtedly entertain the same ideas concerning a two pla- The sixth ward representative alleged that the mayor would either ex- ercise his veto again or allow the reso- toon, lution to pass through to the City Meet- ing board, there to have its doom seal- ed. - Alderman Paonessa had discussed the matter with other council members and reports that many of the this time would be useless, | disprovi other leaders also feel, that a resolution at CONNECTICUT, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER AMERICAN EMBASSY IN PARIS IS DAMAGED BY AN INFERNAL MACHINE g Paris, Oct. 15, (By Asso- ciated Press).—A bomb ex- ploded today in the house of Myrod T. Herrick, the Ameri- can ambassador seriously in- juring the valet who opened the package containing it. The room.in which the ex- plosion occurred wag wrecked. Ambassador Herrick arrived .at the house two minutes after the bomb blew up. ASKS AGQUITTAL IN EMIL SCHUTTE CASE Judge' Carlson, for Defense, Arraigns Son of Accused BOY HAS HATRED FOR FATHER Jury Will Probably Retire About 4 O’clock This Claims State Has Not Proved Case. Middletown, Oct. 19.—The case of. Emil Schutte charged with murder of the Ball family is expected to go to the jury late this afternoon. The morn- ing session today was taken by Judge Carlson of the defense in his argument. ‘When the court, came in for the after- noon session State Attorney Inglis be- gan his closing argument. Then will come the charge to the jury by Judge ‘W. M. Meltbie and it w:¢ believed that the jury would retire about 4 o’clock. Mr. Carlson in his final summing up for Schutte claimed that the state had not-proven beyond reasonable doubt that Schutte had Killed the three Balls. Son Hates Father, He claimed that the absence of blood- stains outside theshack, the positions of the bodfes when found and the find- ing of the revolver went far towards the contentions of the state. He said/ that Julius Schutte, the second son, came into court with. ‘“‘malice and hatred in his heart against his father’’ and claimed that Julius fixed up the story to fit certain facts. He claimed that it was ‘the duty of the state to prove beyond doubt that Schutte mur- dered the Balls. Afternoon—Defense 19, 1921. —FOURTEEN PAGES railroad strike. hood of Eocomotive Engineers; of Railroad Trainmen. Here is the li—séory Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers’ Building in Cleveland, which will house the headquarters of all* the railroad brotherhoods and be the © ‘national capitol” of the Inset are the chiefs of four of the brotherhoods leading the strike: top, left to right, W. S. Stone, of the Brother- W. G. Lee, of the'Brotherhood Below, left to right, W. S.. Carter, of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, and L. E. Sheppard, of the Order of Railway Conductors. _ HELD FOR BRIBERY - e g M !lew. York Man Said to Have onere(i Prohibition Enforcement Director $50,000 for Liquor Permit. New York, Oct. 19.—Samuel Al- bright was arrested at prohibition headquarters today charged with at- tempting to offer $50,000 to E. C. Yellowly federal enforcement agent. Agents said he visited headquarters for the third time today hoping to ob- tain remaval permits. The arrest was made, agents said, when Albright passed $200 in cash to Gren Miller, a subordinate agent, with a promise of more, for permission to inspect the office files. He was also charged “with actual bribery. “Better Teeth” Fund Rev. John L. Davis will address an audience at Fox’s theater this evening in the interest of the “Better Teeth” campaign and Rev. Henry W. Maier will speak at the same time in the Ly- ceum. Following the addresses col- lections will be made by boys secured for the purpose. Collections yesterday and this morn- ing brought the funds on hand or pledges beyond the $1,000 mark. A large number of contributions were received late this afternoon and will be announced later. The amount on hand at noon today was as follows: Previously reported $993.85 Mrs. J. B. Talcott 25.00 Mrs. P. B. Stanley 15.00 Dr. C. J. Hart . 2.00 E. N. Stanley . 2.00 C. B. Oldersha 1.00 Noah Lucas 1.00 G. Winger 1.00 David R. Manning 5.00 L. K. Liggett Co. 1.00 H. Saunders .. .25 Mr. Gallup 1.00 Mr. Latson .. 1.00 Mr. Westman .... 1.00 A friend 1.00 Mr. Beach 1.00 Porter & Dy.son ceesleame 5.00 Occupin & Johnson 2.00 F. C. Monier, Jr. 5.00 T. W. Hinchliffe 1.00 L. De Corleto .. 1.00 Dr. M. A. Kinsella .. 1.00 Oscar Murray .. 1.00 A friend : 2.00 Dr. William Fianagan .. 2.00 John A. Abrahamson 2.00 Engine House No. 3 4.45 Mrs. V. F. Logan 1.00 Many Suits and. Coats Are Stolen in Elm City New Haven, Oct. 19.—A burglary reported to the police today was in the clothing store of Benjamin Berman in Temple street, nd 350 suits and 325 overcoats are missing. The.store gpd- joins a hotel which is being repaired. the nocturnal callers went through the hotel and by means of a transom got into the clothing store. THE ‘'WEATHER. e Hartford, Oct. 19.—Forecast for New Britain and vicinity: Unsettled. Light rain tonight and Thursday. Colder Thursday. 6 0’CLOCK WEDDING ATCHURCH CHAPEL William H. Jackson Will Take Miss Evelyn Scheidler as His Bride This Evening The marriage ot Miss Evelyn Scheidl?‘, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Scheidler of 146 Greenwood street and William Jackson, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson of 319 Chestnut street will be solemnized at the South church chapel at 6 o’clock this’ evening, Rev. Dr. G. W. C. Hill officiating. Miss Scheidler will be attended by her sister, Miss Rachel, as bridesmaid and Leon Jackson, brother of the groom, will be best man. Thebride will wear white crepe.and will carry a bouquet of Easter lillies while the bridesmaid will wear pink taffeta and carry Ophelia roses. The bride’s gift to the bridemaid is'an onyx ring and the groom’s gift to his best man is a watch charm. The wedding march from Lohengrin will be played by Harold Sjolander, accompanied by M. H. Fleitzer on the violin. A Teception will follow the cere- mony at the bride’s parents’ home, after which the bridal couple will leave on a wedding trip to Lake Sunapee. They will be at home to friends at 51 Trinity street after November 15. COUPLE ARE MARRIED Pretty Wedding at St. Joseph’s Church This Morning — Hartford Courant Man Weds Miss Kathryn Conlin. Miss Kathryn V. Conlin, daughter of Mrs. Kathryn Conlin of 88 Hart street, and Joseph W. Roche, New Britain representative of the Hartford Courant, were married this morning at 9 o’clock at St. Joseph's church. The ceremony was performtd by the Rev. Patrick Daly, pastor. They were attended by Miss Mary J. Conlin, a sis- ter of the bride, as bridesmaid, and James R. Roche, a student at Colum- bia School of Journalism and a broth- er of the groom as best man. Tha ushers were Joseph O'Brien, a cousin of the bride, and Frederick Riley. During the mass, Miss Emma Kramer played the organ and at the offertory, John O'Brien, a cousin of the bride, sang *“Oh Promise Me.” The bride wore a dress of frosted satin, trimmed with duchesse Igce and pearls and a veil woth a duchesse cap caught up with orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of gardenias and lillies of the valley. The brides- maid was attired in a.dress of grey frosted crepe with jet trimmings. She wore a black picture hat and carried a bouquet of pink sunburst roses. Afterrthe ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride and many guests were present. The cou- ple left on a wedding tour gnd upon their return they will reside at 49 Union strest. Young Football Player Dies From Injuries Flint, Mich., Oct. 19. — Francis Fricke, 18, a North Branch high school student, is dead here from in- juries received in football practice. A team mate accidentally kicked Fricke *1 in the abdomen. NEW YORK WELCOMES GEN. DIAZ OF TTALY Whistles Sereech Salutes and;Big ‘Guns Boom As Hero of World War Arrives New York, Oct. 19.—New York to- day welcomed Italy’s ‘“‘man of destiny’’ Gen. Armando Diaz, commanter of the Ttalian armies toward the end of the world war, who arrived here on his way to attend the convention of the Ameri- can Legion at Kansas City, From the time the steamship Gius- eppe Verdi, escorted by destroyers, started up the harbor until he had land- ed at Battery park to be driven to city hall to receive the city’s freedom, whistles of harbor craft shrieked a noisy welcome. Crowds cheered at the Battery. Gen, Diaz plainly was astonished. at the warmth of the greeting and con- tinually saluted in response to the plau- dits of his admiidrs, Committees representing the Ameri- can Legion, representatives of the Army and Navy, diplomatic delegations and officers of Italian societies went down the bay in steamers and gave him the first greeting. As the steamer pass- ed Governor’s Island, in sight of the Statue of Liberty, guns thundered a salute which was returned. "HURLS DOWN GAUNTLET General Manager of New Haven Road N Says “If it Has to be, Let it Come Now,” Referring to Strike. New Haven, Oct. 19.—General Man- ager C. L. Bardo, of the New York, New Haven and . Hartford railroad, while at @ joint meeting of the Ki- wanis and’ Rotary clubs last night was called upon to speak on the im- pending railroad.strike situation. - He said: “I'm not looking for a strike. I know what they mean, but if it has to come, let it come now. A settle- ment will be effective for a long time. The citizens have fully as much right to say whether the railroads of the country shall be operated and when, as some man in Cleveland.” The clubs-despatched a joint tele- gram to President Harding pledging support “in maintaining law and or- der,”” and promising that in event of a strike every member “will do his part to re-establish upon a normal basis the transportation agencies of New England.” R. R. Yardmasters Will Not 'Go Out On Strike Columbus, O., Oct. 19 —National headquarters here of the yardmasters’ association of America with a member- ship of more than 8,000 throughout the country today sent out notices to its members to remain at work performing their usual duties in the event of a railroad workers’ strike. $10,000 REALTY DEAL. James J. Naughton has sold a one- half undivided interest in property at the corner of Hartford avenue and North streets to Sam Schneider. Rev- enue stamps on the deed filed for record at the office of the city clerk this morning indicate a $10,000 tran- saction. Herald “Ads” Mean Better Business PRICE THREE CENTS 12 PER CENT FREIGHT REDUCTION IS PROBABLE BASIS FOR NEGOTIATIONS THE RAIL STRIKE CAPITOL 1,500,000 Affiliated Rail- road Workers Have Not Yet Decided They Will Join “Big Four”’ Strike Although Prospects of Set- tlement Appear' Bright, Army Officials Are Pre- paring For Operating Trains By Troops. Chicago, Oct. 19, (By Associated Press).—The first of a series of com ference in Chicago at which repre- sentatives of all factions in the rail- road strike situation may decide the outcome of the strike call issued by the big four brotherhoods for October 30, began here toflay, to continue over the week-end. Three Group Meetings. Three group meetings are sched- uled: ; 1—Executives of the ' shopmen, maintenance of way workers, clerks, telegraphers and others, meet today, tomorrow, Friday and Sunday to de- cide their attitude toward the an-, nounced strike of the train service employes with indications of a final decision at a joint conference Sun- day. 2—Brotherhood leaders are on their way here to hear the goverpment's attitude through the railroad labor board tomorrow. . : 3—Railroad executives of thé cen- tral division meet Friday in Chicago to discuss all phases of the strike situation while executives of = other divisions meet simultandpusly in their own regions. Rate Reductions Likely. Freight rate reductions approxi- mately equivalent to the 12 per cent wage reduction ordered last July 1 by the railroad labor board, were in- dicated as the probable basic sugges- tion the labor board will propose, with the backing .of the administra- tion to avert the strike. “I understand,” said Commisfioner Ben W. Hooper, a member of the “public” group of the labor board, “that the interstate m eom- | mission has y: Rt o mum rate reduction cases on hand on which it will at immediately. That will give Us something to work on.” The board’s policy as outlined by Commissioner Hooper would propose * to the brotherhood chiefs immediate suspension of the strike order on their parts, and their influence in prevent- ing other walkouts, while the execu- tives would be asked to concede the withdrawal of the proposed request for [further wage cuts and grang an imm>diate reduction of freight rates. Cuts Are Essential. President J. R. Howard of the farm bureau federation today had on file before the interstate commerce com- mission here a petition for a ten to 20 per cent freight rate reduction on necessities of life, and at the samey time he telegraphed union leadérs and railroad executives urging them to join him in a conference here. Failure of the brotherhood chiefs to join a strike agreem&t with the 11 other railroad unionssat a confer- ence here last week, has made un- certain the outcome of their stnike conferences here beginning today. Referendum Votes. Referendum votes have authorized the leaders of the maintenance of way men and shopmen, who meet here today and tomorrow to call a strike at their discretion but shop crafts leaders have summoned their executive council and executives of the maintenance of way union have called general chairmen of their 12 divisions. Membership of these two and oth- ers of the 11 organizations which have not issued strike notices num- ber 1.500,000 as compared with half a million in the train service group now under instructions for sectional walkouts October 30. Officials of the telegraphers have scheduled a meeting here Friday and the clerks, Sunday. No definite deci- sion leaders of these 11 unions in- dicated will be made before the end of the week. While prospects for settlement of the strike were growing brighter, army officials, it is understood were making preparations for operating trains by federal troops. ASK GAS TAX RULING Bridgeport Seeks To Have Iis Police and Fire Departments Exempted From Having to Pay, Bridgeport, Oct. 19.—The board contract and supply, controlling city purchases, has asked . Motor ~Vehicle Commissioner Robbins Stoeckel to se- cure an opinion from the attorney gen- eral upon the new gasoline tax law. The city says that the exemp{ion of fire apparatus and the police patrol only is unjust ang that police motorcycles, which apparently under the law must be taxed on gasoline, do the bulk of the work and are particularly engaged in the enforcement of state laws and should also be exempt. 650 Meals in Month Are Given By Charity Board Approximately 650 meals were pro- vided those out of work and out of funds by the board of public chari- ties during the past month. The board will report to the common council this evening the expenditure of $324 on meal tickets, redeemable at the Victory Lunch rooms. v of