New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 19, 1922, Page 1

e Herald “Ads” Mean Better Business ESTABLISHED 1870 NEW BRITAIN HERALD [ HORIZONTAL SLASHING IN FREIGHT RATES FAVORED BY STATE MANUFACTURERS Present High Charges Materially Restrict Prosperity Of Indus- tries, Impede Com- merce, They Say J. F. Atwater of This City Succeeded as Chairman of Traffic Committee by Bridgeport Man. Hartford, Jan. 19.—The manufac- turers’ association of Connecticut by resolution made public today favors a horizontal reduction in freight rates, applied to all classes alike, in the same manner, as inc ed under ex-parte 74 order of the interstate commerce commission, should there be any re- duction, The preamble of the resolution says that the present high rate of freight rates materially restricts the prosperi- ty “of' our industries and is an im- pediment to the commerce of New England with other parts of our coun- try” and further that “it is the general opinion among our manufacturers that a reduction in transportation costs at this time would materially restoring busines R. L. I'rench of Bridgeport becomes chairman of the f{raflic committee in place of J. I, Atwater of New Britain who however remains on the commit- tee. CHARLES NOTNAGLE DIES IN MILFORD Former Resident of This City Passes Away at Son's Home—Was Grocer for Years on Arch Street, Charles Notnagle, a former’ resident of this city, died last night at the home. of his son, Henry, in Milford. He was for years a grocery store keeper on Arch street, and was one of the oldest German residents in the community. He was born in Germany first located, upon arrival in this . country, in Meriden. He was em- ployed at the International Silver ‘Works for years, and as a ‘“‘chaser” he was one of the hest that the fac- tory has ever had. He left Meri- den and went to California, where he stayed a few years. Upon his re- turn to this section of the country, his health not being the best, he came to New Britain and hought out the Dunbar grocery store on Arch street. He prospered here for years during h known as and was the l.eupold block on Arch street, About ten years ago he bought a cottage at Woodmont-on- the-Sound and spent a great deal of his time in the real estate business, selling cottages. He returned to Meriden and lived for a time with his son Charles. Then a few years ago, he went to live with his son Henry at Milford and he remained thére until his death. In his younger da was very active in local musical circles. He was an accomplished pianist and for years was the director of many singing societies. He had a host of friends here, most of them being numbered among the old time people, and his death will be mourned by them all. Mr. Notnagle MRS. EDNA REDMOND DIES Prominent Young Woman Victim Of Pneumonia — Had Been Married six Months Yesterday. Mrs. Edna Redmond, aged 23, \\'I?t' of John Redmond, died this morning at the hospital of pneumonia, follow- ing an illness of three weeks. She had been a patient at the hospital one week, The de sed was married six months ago yesterday. Prior to her marriage she was employed at the Besse-l.eland store. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis taineault of 193 Main street, with whom she made her home; four brothers, George, FEarl, Charles and Iddward, and one sister, Esther. Juneral arrangements have not been completed. It is probable that the services will be held Saturday morning at St. Mary's church and in- terment will be in St. Mary's ceme- tery. AUDREY CREIGHTON DIES paris, Jan. 19.—(By Associated Press)—Mrs. Thomas Stewart, widely known Americar. violinist, known pro- fessionally ag Miss Andrey Creighton, dicd today in the American hospital at Neuilly. She had been suffering for severai days from the effects of swallowing poisow tablets. UNIDENTIFED MAN KILLED Greenwich, Jan. 19.—A man whose age might have been 23 was Kkilled by an express train of the New Haven rallrond here today. Nothing to es- tablish his identity was found. AND THE MAN “The Times and The Mar will he the subject of Rev. John L. Davis’ ad dress to the hible ciass of the ne name, :1( the Y. M. C. A, this even I iz ald in | and | ay he built what is now ! STANLEY 13 HEAD OF SAVINGS BANK C. F. Smith Is Again Vice President; Davison Chair- man of Directors The annual election of officers and directors of the Savings Bank of New Britain was held yesterday afternoon. 1. N. Stanley was appointed presi- dent, succeeding I, H. who held that office since December 13, 1910, Mr. Davison was elected chair- man of the board of directors. Charles I, Smith was re-elected vice-p ident and Noah Lucas treasurer. Mr. Lucas has been with the Savings bank since 1013, C. B3, Oldershaw pointed assistant treasurer and tary. ¢ The following directors were all re elected: C, B. Oldershaw, H. D, Hum- phrey, 1. H. Davison, . N. Stanley, G. W. Traut, C. I, Smith, J. A, Ander- son, . A, Moore, C. J. Parker, C. B. Parsons, J. B. Minor, P. I Mec- Donough, I. D. Russell, Noah Lucas and H, S. Hart. Reports were given \\hl( h showed a surplus of $135,6 Dividends, amounting to $ have been paid to doposnms, APPOINTMENTS MADE Davison Alfred Rice Heads Entertainment Committee of Washington L. Morgan Lodge, K. of P.—Other Committees. M. W. Putney, commander the newly installed the Washington T. Morgan lodge, K. of P. has made his appointments for the next year. The appointments as made by Mr. Put- ney are: Entertainment committee, Rice; auditing committee, I3. J. Cha- pin, W. Jones and W. Dahlberg; de- linquent committee, I°. May, 8. Bragg, A. Tompkins, C. Hellberg and W. Steiner; welcoming committee: J. Do- lan and Fred Barrows; press commit- tee, B. N. Parker; degrec master, Har- ry Hargreaves; pianist, B. N. Paker. The following were also appointed to assist in arranging for the Joint Past Grand Chancellor's Night to be held some time in February: Harry Hargreaves, John Dolan and Fred Clock. of Ifred H. S[]LINER EXECUTED AT CHATEAU FIGHT Witness Tells Senate Committee of Seemg Man Shot NONE TO | BURY VICTIM George Yarbrough of Alabama Unable | to Disclose Any Evid S of Abuse of Power, He Testifies When Ques- tioned by Brandegee, Washington, Jan, 19.—The shooting of a soldier by a firing squad in France wits described to the senate committee investigating alleged 1llegal execu- tions today hy George W. Yarbrough, of Roanoke, Ala., who said he was an eyewitness. Hands Tied in Back “During heavy shell fire near Chateau Thierry” sald Yarbrough, “I was going up the road with other men when we saw a soldier, his hands tied behind him beng marched toward the wgods. The sight was so unusual it distracted our attention from the shelling, There was an officer, T judged to be a major, in charge of the squad, and when they started to shoot the soldier, a white boy about 20 years old he asked that he be not blindfolded.” Execution in July 1918 witness said he was 20 steps away when the command was given to fire. He was positive the execution | was in July 1918, Yarbrough said he did not know whether there had been a trial and that he knew of no other executions. Reluctant to Testify Yarbrough, who said he had ap- peared here reluctantly after a soldier had requested that he be summoned, testified that he had heard the soldier was shot for neglect of duty. “Was there anything about the exe- lcution to make you believe it was an abuse of power?” Chairman Brande- gee asked. | othing whatever, but T felt that if they had detailed a squad to kill a man they could have detailed a squad to bury him." The 4 POLICEMAN FOR 97 YEARS Licutenant Bamforth Commenced On Local Force January 19, 1895 As Patrolman. On January 19, 1895, twenty-seven years ago today, Samuel Bamforth, present police lieutenant, was ap- pointed to the force as a regular day officer. Lieutenant Bamforth is one of the oldest members of the local department in the point of service. He started as patrolman, plain clothes man, detective sergant and then was promoted to his present office. He now has charge of the headquarters at the night shift. REGIONS OF NOR Discovery Made by Harvard Graduate Exploring Far North; When He Meets Half-Breed Who Was With Explorer. Old Town, Me,, Jan. 19.—A hobo |on Arctic trails who had with him a notebook and other relics of Dr. Cook's expedition of 14 years ago i described in @ letter received hs from Kenneth M. Clark, a Frhsdute graduate, who is now cruising timber lands in the northern Quebec wilder- ness. Notebook Found. Exploring a strange trail with guide, Clark wrote, he found a rough igloo, nearly buried in snow. Inside was a lone Eskmo or half breed, clothed in furs. A notebook in a cor- ner of the hut, together with papers and bits of metal apparently parts of a sextant caught Clark » and ex- lamination of the hook disclosed the name of Dr, Frederick A. Cook. The pages contained notes on weather, Jatitudinal and longitudinal data, con- dition of ice floes and other memor- anda. Eighty-nfne was the farthest north position decipherable, Clark wrote. Was With Dr. Cook. With the help of his guide, the tim- ber cruiser said he learned from the lone occupant of the igloo that he was a wanderer of the wilderness. He had been with the Cook expedition, he indicated—one of the few who stayed with the explorer after his party had been split by blizzards, thinned by scanty provisions and forced to turn back when the dogs went mad. Before deaving, the man said he took the notebook and other articles and had been carrying them since. (It was in 1900 that Dr. Cook came out of the north with the claim to dis- covery of the pole on April 21, 1908 which caused heated controversy with Admiral Peary who characterized Cook's im as a “gold brick™) To Hrlvu: Back Book. The Eskimo said he was about ready to end his wanderings and to turn toward his home igloo, farther north, trusting to his spear and kn to supply him with food on the way The pork and coffee supplied by the timber cruiser werc so much to hi liking however that he attached him- self to him as official game killer Clark wrote that he was bringing the | of howling 'LOST DOCUMENTS OF DR. COOK FOUND IN HUT OF ESKIMO HOBO IN FROZEN TH QUEBEC FORESTS HALLORAN MAY HEAD DEMOCRATI("‘ TICKET Former Mayor Has Been Approached and is Regarded Favorably By Party Leaders, is Report That ex-Mayor Joseph M. Halloran may be the democrat standard bear- er next April is the feeling in politi- cal circles today, democrat leaders having admitted that he seems to be the strongest candidate in view and | Mr. Halloran having verified a report that he has been approached in the matter several times. Mr. Halloran served two terms as mayor about a decade ago, and dur- ing his second term was elected to fhe state senate., He was a delegate to the democrat convention that selec- {ted Woodrow Wilson as the Jefferson- ian standard bearer and was honored hy election to the committee that ap- praised Wilson of his nomination. He was elected a councliman repre- senting the fifth ward in 1903 and served in that capacity until 1905 when he was elected an alderman. IFor the next five years he held that post, resigning in 1910 to become a candidate for mayor. He was elect- ed to that office, 1In 1912 he was re-elected mayor and in 1913 was sent to the state senate by the democrat party. In 1919 Mr. Halloran was elected to the school board. He is still a member of that commission. He is a member of the firm of Con- nors-Halloran doing business on Main street, ; Age Beats Youth in Milford Bowling Match Milford, Conn, Jan. 19.—Age beat youth in a bowling endurance test here last night when Morris Herman, 58, was declared the winner over C. Homer Pulver, 27, after 12 hours The former at ducks laid down 8,442 and Pulver 8,355, Her- man made 112 spares and 18 strikes and Pulver made 107 spares and 15 strikes. llrrm.me high single was 128 and Pulv Damages of $6,000 Settled by Conn. Co. Bridgeport, Jan. 19.—A settlement a suit of Frank Tirnady against the Connecticut Co. in which dam- ages of $30,000 were claimed, is un- derstood to have been made today at about $6,000. The man was in an au- tomobile which was struck by a trol- or notebook back to civilibzation on his return. ley car last fall, and the sult was based on alleged personal injuries. THURbD‘\Y JANUARY 19, FLUNKED PUPIL HAS INSTRUCTOR JAILED Lilly Held in Bonds of $5,000 on Grand Larceuy Gharge ARRESTED AT DALLAS, TEXAS Accused Broker, Former Teacher in Psychology, Says Student He Would Not Pass Gave Him Up to the Authorities, New York, Jan, 19.—The vengeance complex of a former pupil whom he flunked years ago when he was in- structor in psychology at the Univer- sity of Chicago cost the freedom of J. Frank Lilly, former stock broker, Lilly declared to when he was ar- raigned in general sessions court charged with grand larceny. 1illy whose firm failed in 1919, after he had disappeared, was brought back from Dallas, Texas, yes- terday, where he was arrested after a long search. He had gone into business and was doing well, he said, when the student he flunked chanced to meet him and informed the authorities as to his identity, Lilly entered a plea of not gullty and was held in $5,000 bail for trial. He denied reports his clients had lost $1,500,000 through failure of his firm, asserting $150,000 was nearer the correct figure. DISAPPROVE ACTION OF CONN. SENATORS Democratic Club Denounces Support Given Senator Newberry By McLean and Brandegee. The newly formed Democratic club at a meeting last night, passed a reso- lution disapproving the votes Sena- tors McLean and Brandegee in re- seating Senator Newberry. There were a number. of those present who spoke in condemnation of the Michigan sen- ator and many were loud in their de- nunciation of the actions of the two Connecticut senators in their support of him. The election of officers was post- poned until the next meeting which will be held in the old K. of C. hall on Main street next Thursday night An entertainment and smoker will be held and the organization of the club will be completed. A good sized crowd was present last evening and the meeting on the whole was an enthusfastic one. The hopes of many of the prominent democrats present have been raised high be. cause of the recent successes of the democratic party throughout various parts of the country. A unanimous resolution was passed endorsing the candidacy of James W. Manning for sheriff. Beyond that nothing definite was done concerning the spring elec- tion. P, §. McMahon who was present brought out figures to indicate that taxes today are four times as high as those of 1913. Yet, he said, the taxpayer is receiving no more than at that time. He urged that the demo- crats bring out their strongest candi- date and rally to his support, Announcement was made of a meet- ing of the democratic town committee to be held next Tuesday evening at the office of Lawyer David L. Dunn, chair- man. CARLSON'S REPORT All Local Coal Yards Found to Be Giving Customers Poundage Over That Paid for. Sealer of Weights and Mcasures Carl A. Carlson has completed his re- port for the quarter ending Decem- ber 31. The official inspected 1,132 articles; 20 devices were condemned, 456 packages inspected or reweighed, and 10 coal weighings were made. Loads ®f coal from the following yards were rewelghed and found to be overwelght: Berson brothers, Citi- zens Coal company, City Coal and Wood company, W. L. Damon, 8 Shurberg, Stanley-Svea company, P. Sullivan, Sovereigns Trading com- pany and United Coul and Wood com- pany. Local Armenians Observe Usual Christmas Services "The Christmas festivities of the lo- Armenians were observed this Mark's church on West Main street, Rev. Atig Tzorigan was in charge of the services. The real Armenian Christmas falls on January 6, the New Year on January 13. and these two with the anniversary of the baptism of Christ are always cele- brated by the Armenians throughout the world on January 19. There was a good attendance at the services to- day. cal morning at St. FAR EAST DECISIONS Washington, Jan. 19. — (By Asso- clated Press)—The Far Eastern com- mittee of the Washington conference today adopted two resolutions deal- fng with Chinese railways and then hegan consideration of the status of existing commitments in China, the Jast item on the Chinese section of the conference agenda. WEATHER. s Hartford, Jan. 19.—Forecast for New DBritain and vicinity: Rain tonight; Friday prob- ably fair and colder, THE 1922, —TWELVE I’A(: S WITH A COLDEST WEATHER OF WINTER COMING Deer Park, Wash., Reports 35 Degrees Below Zero —Moving Eastward Jan, 19.—A cold wave bearing snow, reached eastward from the Rocky mountains today. Leaving behind the coldest weather known in Washington and Oregon since 1909, and below zero weather in the nearer western states, it was expected to reach Illinois by noon today. FPre- dictions were that the coldest weather of the winter would be produced with a minimum reading of 5 above. The lowered temperatures will spread into Kentucky, louisiana, Mississippi and southwestern states, the government weather bureau said, At Deer Park, Wash,, 256 miles from Spokane, a temperature of 35 degrees below zero was recordéd. Northern Idaho and Montana are experiencing below zero weather and at Billings, Mont., the temperature fell to 20 de- grees below, Casper, Wyo., reported 36 degrees below and a three inch snow fall. In Nebraska and the Dakotas the thermometer descended rapidly with predictions that it would go below the zero mark before nightfall. Denver dispatches told of extreme cold in Colorado, while from San Francisco came word that the cold wave had penetrated the southern part of the state, causing snow to fall at Redlands, in the heart of the citrus fruit district and threatened crops there. At Reno, Nev,, the temperature was 7 degrees below. Kansas City and Texas felt the cold wave while New Orleans was pre- paring for some unusual cold follow- ing the forecast of a drop in tempera- ture of 40 degrees in parts of Louis- iana and M \ppl ROYAL ENGAGEMENT Chicago, Betrothal of Lady Mary Ashley and the Duke of York To Be Announc- ed Next Month. Toronto, Jan. 19.—The engagement of the Duke of York and Lady Mary Ashley, daughter of Lady Shaftesbury, lady in waiting to the queen will be announced next month at the wedding of Princess Mary and Viscount lLas- celles, according to a London cable dispatch received here by the Mail and Empirt, The dispatch which gives as the source of its information “persons in high standing at the court,”” continues “Lady Mary is a great favorite of the queen. ette and is 20 ymrs old, VISITING NURSES 1313 Babies During Child Clinic Meeting. The Visiting Nurse staff made over 16,000 visits during the past year, according to a report made at the an- nual meeting of the Visiting Nurse | assoclation this afternoon. The meet- | ing was held at Center church. The actual number of visits made were | 13,092 to 2,747 people, and 3,025 to| others than regular patients, making in all 16,117 calls during the year. | Of the patients who were referred | to the association, several were turned | over to the tuberculosis clinfc. Of the remaining 1,370 were cured or im- proved; 1,346 are still under the carc of the nurses, 42 are in hospitals and 62 have died. In the baby conferences, 74 con- ferences were held, which were visited by 1313 babies. The nutrition classes held Saturday morning were attended | by 945 children. | Mrs. H. M. Bates presided at meeting. A president, five vice-pr dents, secretary, treasurer and five members of the board of management | were elected. the SPORTS BOGHING Registration Board Of Amateur Ath- letic Union Holds Busy Session Here Yesterday. At a meeting of the registration board of the Connecticut A, A, U, held In the office of Postmaster W, I Delaney, who is chairman of the board, yesterday, sanction was given for a championship boxing exhibition at Meriden, February 11. Also to the Fairfield County Amateur Boxing as- sociation for January 30. Approval was given of a hig ath- letic meet to be held in Hartford, Ifebruary 28, under the auspices of the Hartford Industrial council. T, P. Gardiner, captain of the Yale track team and record pole vaulter, and Sam Feldman, record runner, were present in the interests of a sim- ilar event to be held in New Haven. These meets will be championship meets and prominent Yale athletes will compete. The particulars of an amateur ath- letlc indoor meet to be held in Bridgeport, in the near future, was discussed. She is a beautiful brun- | HAVE BUSY YEAR| Make Over 16,000 Calls—Visited By | | Army congre Ne“s of the World By Associated Press NEW FRENCH CABINET STANDS FOR RESPECT OF TREATIES AND PEACE wNATIONS OF THE WORLD .” vodrp o POFL "“Ls ILL WlTh 1D COLD His Holiness Must Remain Under Doc- tor's Care for Next Five or Six Days. Rome, 8) n. 19, (By Associated lition of Pope Bene- ring from a cold is serious but he will forced to remain in bed five or six days, it was said at the Vatican to- da The cold has settled in the bronchial tubes, The correspondent was informed this morning that the Iope's tem- perature had subsided to almost nor- mal. His Holin eating very little and has been ordered to remain in seclusion, Cardinal Gasparri and other Vatican prelates are constantly near him. Cardinal Gasparri said to- day three things were necessary to restore His Holiness to health: “Bed, bed, bed, Pope Benedict has what it was to be re out his life he has always enjoyed the best of health and it is difficult for him to remain in bed. He kept on conducting the affairs of the church after the first symptoms of fllness appeared, until Cardinal G parri's urgings were successful in in- ducing him to take to his bed. He was successful only after it was seen that the Pontiffi's temperature was fluctuating and that there were dis- quieting signs of influenza and bron- chial trouble. P diet not be Tt who is suf considered never known lly ill. Through- SALLIES GET ODERS TO LEAVE THIS CITY Failure of Budget Drive May Explain Sudden Instructions grders have been received Salvation Army barracke local corps entirely and closing the bar at the end of Sudden at the local removing the at least temporarily racks on Arch street, this week. Captain Anna Johnson tenant ISthel Valentine, been in this city almost two years, have been ordered to leave Monday morning, as has the new addition to the corps, Captain Hilda Koskella, who came here but a few weeks ag As is the usual custom in the Sal- vation Army, the local people have not been advised of their ultimate Lien- who have and CAPT. ANNA JOHNSON destination nor have they been given any reason for the unusual action. They simply have heen advised close up and report at Salvation ss in New Monday a York morning. That the f to realize the ry on the 19 ilure of the recent drive amount required to car- 2 budget is responsible for this action is felt to be the reason. The drive for $5,000 and the tot amount received netted lass than 400, at last reports. The drive was started by Colonel Ben Nelson, who on Page (Continued Seven.) INDIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY Body Tormed for Opposition in Legi lative Assembly and to Secure Self Government. 19.—The formation of a democratic party in India to con- duct an opposition in the legislative embly, with dominion status for In- dia as its chief object, has reached a definite stage, s Reuter's Delhi correspondent 1%ifty members out of a total of 140 including 26 official members, have joined the party which is divided into five groups, each deal- ing with specified subjects such finance, health, communications, com- merce and foreign affairs. The party, it is stated, hopes to make an effective debut in a debate on a resolution condemning the govern- ment's policy and aims to secure the status of a self governing dominion for Indla at the earlicst possible date and the placing of all departments of the government under absolnte con- trol of the natives of the country. L.ondon, Jan. to |a meeting of Poincaire Asks Nothing From Germany Except Reparations Which Are Due Under Terms Of Pact |Expresses Hopes and Confi- dence of Ultimate Agree- ment With England—Re- fers to Genoa Parley. Jan. 19.—(By Associate® Press.)—''Respect for the treaties that fixed the peace terms” is the plat- form Premier Poincare decided upon to present for his cabinet before the chamber of deputies today. The dec= laration blames ‘shameless propas zanda” for the picture drawn abroad of Irance as “tainted with a sort of imperiatistic madness.” The Economic Conference. Of the Genoa economic conference the premier’'s statement says: “We insist that the conditions of the Cannes protocol be accepted or rejected by the delegates prior to any discussion, so that none of the stipu« lations of the treaties can be debated, even indirectly. Unless we have pre- cise guarantees on this point we shall he compelled to retain our liberty of action.” Anglo-French Treaty. Dealing with the proposed Anglo« EFrench treaty, the statement de- clares: Paris, We would be very happy if a pact destined to consolidate the peace could soon be signed between England and France and we do not doubt, inas much as both countries will be bene- fited, that one will be concluded be- tween them on a basis of perfect equality. Neither do we doubt that the guarantecs, present or future, that the treaties accord us, will be intege rally maintained."” Turkish Problems. As to the Turkish question involve ing the Krench treaty with the Turke ish Nationalists at Angora, the state- ment says I'rance expects to reach ah understanding with Italy and Eng- land 1n an effort to prevent the re- sumption of the Greco-Turkish hos- tilities and in harmony with the al- lies to reap the benefits of the Angora accord. France And U. S. The statement refers to the rela- tions between France and the United States in a paragraph reading: “We do not need aid. We seek to maintain the strongest and most friendly relations with all the peoples who fought on our side for the rights of humanity and especially with the United States, whose co-operation contributed so greatly to the common victory and who has just given us at the Washington conference such striking proofs of her noble sentie ments,"” Anent Reparations, The declaration as to reparations “We ask nothing but observance of the treaties which the parliament has ratiied—treaties beariug, alongside of Germany's signature, the signatures of France and all the allies. We ask nothing but payment of what is due us. Upon such a vital question how can I'rance ever recede " The government considers that an essential conditfon to general econ- omic reorganization is the restoration of the devastated provinces, especial- ly in the two countries which wers irst attacked by Germany, Belgium and France,” League of Nations The statement referred league of nations as follows: “France will make it a point of honor to continue the most active articipation in the league of nations, The results already obtained enable one to measure the service the world may expect from it." - REALTY BOARD TO MEET Newly to the Appointed Commission Wil Advise Present Board of Assessors On Land Values. Mayor Orson F. Curtis has called the recently appointed realty board for tomorrow evening in his office for the purpose of organiza- tion. The board is composed of the following: W. l. Hatch, I, E. Cran- dall, John A. Abrahamson, Willlam G. Dunn, Solomon Shurberg, H. L. Lockwood and Carl Neumann. This board will act in an advisory apacity for the board of assessors, informing the latter commission, after hearings, of the land valuations in the several sections of the city. Land at Washington Returned to Germany Washington, Jan. 19.—Return by the alien property custodian to the German government of a plot of ground in Washington purchased by Germany before the war as a site fop a new embassy building, was ane nounced today after a conference bes tween Thomas W. Miller, property custodian and Karl Lang, the Germ: charge d'affaires. The ground seized by the property custodian &g ing the war.