New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 17, 1922, Page 1

News the World By Associated Press ESTABLISHED 1870 FIRE COMMISSIOf RECOMMEND T AS ASSET § Need For This and Ad- ditional Equipment Ex- plained In Annual Re- port to Mayor Important Recommenda- tions for Prevention of Fires Are Also Contained in Statement. The board of fire commissioners, in its annual report, a copy of which was given Mayor A. M. Paonessa by Chairman E. Hjerpe this mfrning, recommends that steps be taken fo provide for some way by which the two platoon system for the fire de- partment can be put into effect. at once. Policy Changed. This recommendation comes as a complete reversal of the board's view onithe question of a two platoon plan, it having twice declined fo rec- ommend that money so appropriated be expended for the platoon plan. Members also submitted messages to the council advocating a deferring of action on the proposition. The necessity of an additional com- bination pump chemical and hose is brought out, as is the board’'s desire to have a drill tower provided for the department. Wants Two Platoon. In part, the report follows: “A year ago your commissioners reported that the city had accepted the two-platoon system. This did not materialize, however, and we are today in the same position in this respect as a year ago. This is re- grettable. From observance and study of the fire department systems of many cities, this board is still of the opinion that the two-platoon is the only just and humane system. M¥n who are restricted to the fire houses 21 hours a day, we believe, cannot be as good fire fighters as if they are confined for only half that time. The long confinement wears on the morale of the men; it keeps them away from their families and from recreation and social cnjoyments, and is not humani- tarian .as we' understand the word tod; " Bridgeport - Approv “Your chairman asl\ed lhé Entet of the fire department of Bridgéport, Conn., how the work of the men com- pared, now that they have the two- platoon system, with the work before the two-platoon system was put into effect. “‘There i{s no comparison,’ was his answer. ‘The work is so much better that the department does not seem ltke the same department, but like a new one.’ “This is only one quotation from many. Your commissioners earnest- ly recommend that your honorable body will provide some way in which the two-platoon systern can be put into effect at once. “During the year a new seven pas- senger Buick automobile had been purchased to be used by the chief. Need of Equipment. “We respectfully request your earn- est consideration of the necessity or an additional combination pump chemical and hose. Only two weeks ago one of the pumpers broke down and we had nothing to replace it with. Had a big fire arisen during the five days this machine was in repair it might have cost, the city many times the cost of a pumper. THe old pumpers need overhauling, but we have no extra apparatus to take the place of any taken off for repairs. “If a new pumper to replace others was purchased, and a place provided where repairing could be done, it would not cost the city anything for repairing the old apparatus, except for parts, as we have a compet®nt master mechanic that is both willing and ecapable to do the work. “Your board of fire commissioners included in their budget an item for repairing the small building adjoin- ing No. 2 engine house for a work shop. We wish to call your attention to the immediate necessity of such a workshop and hope it can be pro- vided this coming year. Want Drill Tower. “We strongly advocate the build- ing of a drill tower. During the past year the drilling of the men has been somewhat neglected. To keep up the efficiency of the department, regular drilling should be had. We believe the construction of a drill tower should not be delayed longer. “The first prevention bureau is do- ing a needed work in a satisfactory manner. - We recommend hearty co- operation in the work." Deputy Chief E. F. Barnes, who di- rects the work of the fire prevention bureau calls attention to the work be- ing handled by that department. Four finportant recommendations are made, namely: That all buildings of more than three family houses be required Yo build rear staircases of iron frame work; plans for incinerators in the new buildings in the mercantile dis- trict be required; public bulldings such as theaters, schools, churcHes, hotels, apartment houses, hospitals ond homes for children be required to provide a sprinkling system in boil- c¢r rooms on any part of a bullding that might be of a hazardous nature, and that theaters be required to have gncinkiers overhead and under the | man, 1,140 Inspections fire #scanpcs were were ehanged prick incinera During the yesr 23 thrae exit A utward, v e 10 sV ng (Contiaued on Page ritteen) NEW BRITAIN HERALD NEW BRITAIN CONNECTICUT WEDNLSDAY MAY 17 1922, J 0ONS ARTMENT LR FINED §130 FOR SALE OF BOOZE Orange Street Man Admits Guilt—Wilson Pays for Contempt of Court An {nvestigation which followed a complaint by Ignatz Bulia that he had purchased moonshine liquor at a grocery store at 102 Orange street, and that the concoction had poisoned him, resuited in the arrest of Stanis- laus Davidezyk and Stanley Korzan on charges of violating the liquor law. The charges against the latter were nolled by Prosecutor J. G. Woods, while the former was fined $160 and costs, when they were ar- raigned today in police court. The comparatively small fine was imposed after Lawyer H. H. Milko- witz had asked the court to take into consideration the past good record of the accused, he having been a resident 16 years and never before arrested. He is the father of five children. Stanislaus promised to give the court no future trouble on liquor law vio- lation. Dr. Stanley Tokarczyk was called to Bulia's home one week ago Sunday night and found the complainant ap- parently poisoned. His examination disclosed that the patient had been drinking moonshine whiskey. The police were apprised of the fact and as a result, Detective Sergeant W. P. McCue summoned the storekeeper into court. Edward Wilson, who failed to ap- pear in court yesterday as a witness in the charges against James O'Keefe, was arrested later in the day on a capias and was fined 10 and costs this morning for contempt of court. Wil- son said he was out of the city and was detained !onger than he expectedd t WOMEN AS OFFICERS Members Of Fair Sex Will Be Allowed | To Serve As Members Of Vestry In Episcopal Churches Of Cona. Hartford, May 17. — Women may now serve as members of the ves- try fn Episcopal churches of Connecti- cut and may be elected to the offices of clerk and treasurer, but the avase dens muat bé male members of par- ishes. This was the decision of the annual convention of the Episcopal diocese of Connecticut at its second day session in Christ church parish house today. The vote was close and was called D. Brewster, who was presiding, an- nounced the result as favorable for the admission of women to the ves- try and offices of the church. The an- nouncement of the passage of the amendment was greeted' with ap- plause by the convention delegates. SEARCHING FOR BODIES Between 12 and 15 Believed Killed ‘When Bridge at Marlin, Texas, Col- lapsed With Crowd. Marlin, Tex,, May 17—Parties searched the Brazos‘river today for bodies of persons believed to have bten drowned yesterday when the Marlin-Belton bridge, five miles west of here, collapsed, dropping about 30 men, women and children into the river today. Two bodies had been re- covered today, but many more were missing, and some estimated the num- ber of dead at between 12 and 15. Ten persons had been rescued when today’'s work began. Mayor Frank Stallworth and Dr. W, H. Allen, prominent local physician, were reported as among those missing. About 1,000 persons were watching workmen repair the brédge when it collapsed. [) French Mlsslon to U. S. To Discuss Nation’s Debt Parig, May 17.—(By the Associat- ed Press)—The French government has informed the American war debt funding commission that it is ready to send a special mission to America to confer regarding the payment of the French debt to the United States, Boat With 25 on Boaul Sending Out S O S. Calls Ran Francisco, May 17.—Wireless calls for help by the auxiliary power boat Osmo which was reported taking water ra- pidly after hitting the rocks at Cape Blanco on the southwestern coast of Oregon. A crew of approximately 25 was believed in great danger. T0 HER FEET AND Dashed to the ground when sh® was struck by the locomotive of a working train near the the Washington street this morning. Mrs, Vincent Bugnick of 72 Orange street astonished fright ened spectators by leaping at once to | her feet and begining a frantic search of the vieinity. Solicitous inquieries hy those who rushed to her aid disclosed that the woman was searching for her | pocket-book, containing $4, ;flt‘“ from her grasp when ghe w: ' struck. were sent early today | railroad crossing about &:30 o'closk | which | W,C.1. U. PRESIDENT DENIES ANY DRIVE AIMED AT TOBACCD Claims Chorus Girls Are Being Used to Influence Men on Liquor Question COUNTY CONVENTION I8 BEING HELD HERE TODAY ‘Mre. Charles Gladden of this City Delivers Welcoming Address—Miss ® Harriet C. Bliss is Elected County Americanization Superintendent. Reports that'the Woman's Christian Temperance Union is interested in a campaign against the use of tobacco were denied by State President Mrs. Mary B. Wilgon this morning and charges were made by her following the opening session of the 39th annual convention of the Hartford union, that the National Liberal Alliance is “using chorus girls to influence the votes of men in Hartford.” Davis Opens Meeting The convention opened this morn- ing in the Trinify Methodist church. Rev, John L .Davis led the devo- tional services. The opening address was delivered by Mrs. Charles Glad- den of this city who extended a wel- come to approximately 100 women from various parts of the county. The response was made by Mrs. William W. Gordon of Hazardville. During the appointment of committees and re- ports of officers that followed brief remarks were made by Mrs. Hattie M. Newton, president of the Middlesex county union, and Mrs. Willis Goodale | secretary of the State Loyal Temper- ance Legion. Reports on 17 of the 20 local unions in this country were made by the presidents. A noontime prayer and memorial service was in charge of Miss Harriet C. Bliss of New Britain, county Americanization superintedent for the W. C. T. U. « W.C.T. U. For Education The address of the morning was de- livered by Mrs. Mary B. Wilson, of Plantgville. Mrs. Nelson is state presi- dent. She spoke of the co-operation recently effected between the W. C. T. U. and the Connecticut Anti-Saloon league. The Anti-saloon league will take care of the political end of temperance’ work, enforcement of laws, etc., while the W. C. T. U. will do the educationt work through the schools, homes and churches. The co-operation Mrs. Wiison said, Would mean, for a .better enforcemént of the laws in Connecticut and a grag: ual wiping out of the liquor business. - Shows ‘‘Straw Votes’ She presented about 200 ballots of the kind being distibuted by the Na- tional Liberal Alliance and explained their intention. The ballots are destined to give a sort of a “straw vote” on the desire of Connecticut voters on the question of a medification of the liquor laws. They read as follows: “I am for (or against) presenting to congress a me- morial requesting the modification of the ‘Volstead act, and a liberal con- struction of the national prohibition amendment, as indicated by my mark X on the ballot 'erewith.” The ballot thei.! contains places where the voter can sign ‘as in favor or opposed to the following questions. “1 am for liberal constructiom of the national prohibition laws."” “I am for strict enforcement of the national prohibition amendment end the Volstead act. “1 am for light wines and beers. “l am against light wines and beets. “1 am against all blue laws. "1 favor strict enforcement of blue laws." 100 Boxes Out In an interview immediately follow- ing the morning session, Mrs. Wilson stated that 100 ballot boxes would be placed in Hartford, New Britain and other cities. “The W .C. T. U. will not sign these ballots at all."" she said, “We have adopted a policy of watch- ful waiting. In speaking of a recent talk with one of the officials of the National Liberal Alliance, Mrs. Wilson said she participated in the following conver- sation: “Are you influencing the men to vote against prohibition?" “No." 7 “Are you infiuencing them to vote for prohibition?" “Then why do you find it necessary to get chorus girls from the Zeigfeld Follies to have charge of the ballot hoxes?" “We find it necessary some of, the old men."” Mrs. Wilson declined to state who made the above admission, saying she was not positive as to his name, but said he was one of the officials in charge of the balloting. No Tobacco War, Referring to glaring headlines in a (Continued on Page Fifteen) to influence STRUCK BY L0€0MOTl VE, WOMAN HOPS SEEKS LOST PURSE Mrs. Budnick was walking on the | track just west of the crossing, when [m eworking train approached at a [stow rate of sphed. The front board, used as a platform on the engine, | struck her, cragging her along on the ground ahout 15 feet. Fortunately the wWheel did not strike any part of her body, Dr. N. J=ffe w.- on the scene in a short time, and after an examina- tion he found that the woman had es- caped with only a slight injury to her shoulder The physician took the woman her horwe in his auto- mobfle. to Genoa, May 17, (By Assoclated Press).—~-Russiah as accepted the pro- posals of the powers for the meeting at The Hague to discuss the Russian situation it was announced this aft- ernoon. In accepting the Russians proposed certain modifications in the plan which will be discussed at a meeting this afternoon. M. Tchitcherin, the Russian eign minister, sald he thought the frontier truce proposed should in- clude the allied soviet republics, de- claring he would take it in that sense, He desired to have the truce broad- ened in order to include aggression by bands. Referring to the bands of Gen. Wrangel, former anti-bolshevik, leader in soviet Russia,” now in the Balkans, he asked that they be re- moved to more distant countries. for- Washington, May 17. — French sources at Genoa prior to issuance by the economic conference of an invi- tation to the United States to par- Soviet Leaders Want European Truce to Apply to Them— U. S. Explains Ifrench Misunderstood American Stand. ticipate in The Hague meeting sent a ‘'feeler” to develop the American attitude toward such participation it was learned today. The American reply, it was ex- plained, was sympathetic in charac- ter, but was not an acceptance al- though apparently construed at Genoa as forecasting participation by the United Btates. This, it was said, was the only explanation that could be assigned In official quarters here to the confusion in European capitals which has followed American declin- ation of the formal invitation, The French proposal was of a gen- eral nature and fixed no time or place for the suggested economic com- mission to meet. The American reply crossed on the cables the formal invitation to The Hague meeting and the res it was said today evidently that tie Ameri- can sympathetic attitude toward the origingl French suggestion was con- strued in some quarters abroad as in- dicating acceptance of the invitation to The Hague. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR IN 93TH ANNUAL SESSION Morgan of Hartford Is New Right Eminent Grand Commander Merider, May 27.—The 95th an- nual conclave of the grand command- ery, Knights Tempilar of Connecticut opened in Meriden this morning at Norwood hall with 8t. Elmo com- mandery, No. 9, of this city, as host. On aceount of th¥ sudden death last week of Grand Commander Frederick L. Huntington, of Meriden, the usual banquet and reception that was to be Held last night was cancelled and the assembly was devoted strictly to business and tribute was paid to the lmemor)‘ of. the .deceased commander. Thomas W. Morgan 6f Hartford, rep- resenting Cyrene commandery of Middletown, the deputy grand com- mander, presided over the conclave. The fol'owing officers were elegted: Right eminent grand commander, Thomas W. Morgan of Hartford, representing Cyrene commandery of Middletown. Very eminent mander, James Norwich. Eminent grand generalissimo, Ward DeKlyn, of Danbury. Eminent grand captain general, Angus H. Mackenzie, of Bridgeport. Eminent grand senior warden, Samuel H. Williams of New Haven. Eminent grand junior warden, James E. Mustard of Willimantic. Eminent grand prelate, Milton El- wood, of Norwalk, Right eminent grand treasurer, Costello Lippitt, of Norwich. Right eminent grand recorder, C. Birdsey of Meriden. . Eminent grand standard bearer, Clayton W. Rowley, of Hartford. Eminent grand sword bearer, Hadlai Hull, of New London. Eminent grand warden, John Scott, of Waterbury. Eminent grand captain of the guard, Frank E. Sands, of Meriden. Right eminent grand inspector, Thomas W. Morgan, of Hartford. The next concive will be held in Middletown OPPOSE BOARD'S PLAN deputy grand com- C. MacPherson, of . Bli C. L. Objection Expected to Arise When Fire Commission Recommends Ap- pointment of Physicians. appointment of two part-time physicians to handle the cases of firemen, may arise at to- night's session of the common coun- ell when the board’'s proposal is tul» mitted for action 1t is understond that several doctors | have approached members of the, council and expressed objections. | They claim that such appointment | would injure their practice and would | not find favor with the firemen who | would prefer to select their own doc- tor rather than submit to treatment to a doctor named by the board. | Shock of Fire in Home Kills 88 Year Old Woman | T'nionville, May 17.—When neigh- | bors entered the home of Mr. and | Mrs. Daniel Mason to assist in put ting out a fire today they found Mr Magon dead in bed. He was S8 years | old and had heen il for some time. | The fire resulted from Mrs. \hmn] starting the kitchen fire with wood and kerosene. The damage ‘amount ed to $4,000 The shock of the fire outbreak was thought to have been the immediate cause of Mr. Mason's death. Objection to the — I THE WEATHER Hartford, May 17.—Foreca for New Rritain and vicinity: | little change n tem- | eonight and Thirsda | | | | spot jquartet the « | names | Byria POLICE HOLD UP TRAFFIC 9 HOURS SEEKING NEW YORK BANDITS; FOUR CAUGHT AFTER FIGHT IN DARKNESS Gotham Has Most Sensa- tional Man Hunt in Years Crooks Were After Loot | Valued at $120,000. New York, May 17.—Four suspected burglars were arrested in a loft building at Fifth avenue and 20th street early today in the most spec- tacular man hunt stagéd in New York in many years. 9 Hours' Search The police searched for more than nine hours for the quartet, meanwhile throwing a cordon of men around the blocks bounded by Broadway, 19th street, Fifth avenue and 20th street. All traffic was diverted while the hunt was progressing. Detectives had crossed roofs into a fourth story window of the building. Then they -were .attacked in the dark. They returned the fire, Two of the burglars were caught on the fourth floor. The other two, sliding down the greased elevator cables, were ovorpowered in the oase- ment. After’ $120,000 Loot. The robbers were believed fo ‘have been after $120,000 reported to be stored every Tuesday night in a safe in the drygoods house of Calhoult, Robbins and Co. The building is pro- tected by burglar alarm systems. The detectives were said to have re- ceived a tip two weeks ago that a band of crooks were planning an elaborate raid on rich textile concerns in the block. They allowed the rob- bers plenty of time to bore through the side of the building hoping to catch the band red handed. Find Burglars' Outfit. Smashing into the building in which the crooks were working against ®he adjacent wall, the top floor a tunnel partly bored in- to the wall and a burglar outfit, in- cluding dynamite, nitroglycerine and storage batteries with wires attached for setting off the blast. Near &% where the dynamite had been were blood stains three minutes that inserted In the elapsed |from the time the police smashed in- to the ground floor the crooks ' had disappeared A crowd of several thousand watched the police at work with flashlights and gas torches, scouring every building in the block from cellar to the roof. To add to the excitment a false alarm accident- ally was turncd in and fire apparatus brought to the scene Shots Scatter Crowd. When _there came the which preceded the capture of rowds scurried to safety | not knowing when bullets might come their way. The detectives who took the prisoners to police headqnarters admitted they knew their names bnt ldeclined 1o make them public at the |time the | Names of Prisoners, prisoners gave their Beitzer, a clerk; tailor; Lewis Ru- * and Hendri Van Gu- Beitzer who was shot to get away, was the as David IMinke ben, “operator, lek, waiter during his attempt taken to a hospital. The other were put in the usual morning lineup for detectives at headquarters and the officers said recognized as old offenders NEAR AGREEMENT and France Are About Later Abraham all were Umited States Ready tn Agree on the French Man date for Syris. Report Says Geneva, May 17 (By Associate) Press.) - The 1 nited States and France are about to reach an agree the French according to information reach ing the s=ecretariat of the league of natione. It iz understood the Ameri can government's & subject conditions which apparent ment o1 mandate for o approval to certain Iy will be met France is expected to ask the ap proval of the mandate by the council of the league at the special meeting to be held not later than July at which tpe British mandate for Pales- tine is to'be discussed. —EIGHTEEN PAGES. Russia Accepts Allied Proposals For New Conference at The Hague| ANOTHER WOUNDED BY MAN WORKING ONSO. KENTFARM the detectives found on | fusillade | ] White House. Herald “Ads” Mean Better Business PRICE THRFF CENTS ONE WOMAN MURDERED AND After Tragedy, Murderer Calmly Walks to Neigh- bor’s House, Tells of Shooting, Then Dis- appears PINGHOT APPARENTLY SECURES NOMINATION Penna. Republican Secre- tary Has Figures Indi- cating His Choice Philadelphia, May 17.—Gifford Pin- chot has apparently won the republi- can nomination for governor on the face of unofficial returns, W. Harry Baker secretary of the state repub- lican committee declared in a state- ment this afternoon. “Unless Alleghany county gives a larger majority than my advices indi- cate then there is no doubt that Pinchot carried the state’ the state- ment said. Figures from 4746 districts in the state out of 7,493 for United States senator to fil the unexpired Penrose term gave George Wharton Pepper 425,808 and Congressman at large William M. Burke, 234,715. BEDROOM ADDITION New Electrical Appliance Lights Up Armed Posse Searching in Woods for Self Confessed Slayer—Victim Was 80 Years of Age. South Kent,, May 17.—Mrs. Flora Louise Benedict, a widow, was shot and killed by a former farm hand, 8idney Wa.d, at her home in a little valley between Kent mountain and Spectacle mountain, early today. Ward also wounded Mrs. Benedict's daugh- ter, Mrs. Cora Page, a widow, and in shoeting at the latter may have tried to kill both Mrs. Page and William Farrell, a farm hand, who was talking to her at the time. Admits Slaying. Ward, after the affair at the Bene- dict place, walked to the farm of Ralph Howland, entered the barn where Howland and an employe were getting ready for the day's work, bor- ‘| rowed a chew of tobacco, casually ge- marked that he had killed ‘‘some- body,” and sauntered out and disap- peared in the woods. Men are out searching for Ward, and all have gone armed, as the man is said to have shown signs of moroseness of late and was carrying the 30 caliber rifle with which he had killed Mrs. Benedict. Mr.'Howland did not pay much nte tention to Ward’s remark at the time, as it was thought he was either drunk or merely had spoken off hand. It was some time later before word ‘was ! received of the murder, and several | neighbors hurried to -the Benedict ' place. Floor Without Tluminating Rest of Room and Annoying Sleepers. Atlantic City, May 17.—Those who hate to get out of bed in the morning needn't do it. The latest thing in beds described today at the national elec- tric light assoclation convention has attachments for heat pads, lights, a fan and for a grill to cook breakfast or Ireat baby's bottle, In case baby has fo be walked to sleep in the middle of the night papa or mamma can turn on a light under the springs which illuminates only the floor so that they can see their way clgar of tacks and toys without dis- turbing other sleepers or entertaining the neighbors. DIVORCE UNGONTESTED Will Action—Settlement is Victim Tells Story. Those who were among the first at the Benedict place were told of the circumstances by Mrs. Page, who had been wounded in the arm by a bullet, but was able to tell a story of what she had (‘xpt’rh"nced SHe “was 8yffering * severely from shock, but the bullet wound is not thought to -be dangerous. In the house also. was Mrs. C. B. Morgan, a sister of Mrs. Benedict, who two years ago came from Torrington to make her home with her sister and niece. She was not molested by Ward, al- though the latter as he was in the ' house told her to say in her room. Quarreled With Ward The Benedict farm.is on a road running through theaplace'and prob- ably three-fourths o®a mile from th highway between Merryall and Sout! Constance Talmadgze's Husband Fight Made—Cruelty Charged. Not Los Angeles, May 17.—John J. Pialoglou, Greek tobacco and cigar- ette manufactursr of New York will not contest the divorce action fiied against him here May 9 by Con- stance Talmadge, motion picture | actress, her counsel George Hupp an- | nounced here yesterday. Hupp said a property settiement had been made out of court but that! he was not at liberty to discuss its| Kent. It is of about 250 acres in ex= provisions. | tent and had been farmed bY Mrs Miss Talmadge charged Pialoglou | Benedict with the assistance of Wila with cruel and inhuman treatment.|liam Farrell and at times by Sidney, MRS, MARY POST DIES o o e {ular in employment for the past 20 | Woman Resident of This years while Ward worked off and on. | About two years ago it is said Ward had a dispute with Mrs. Benedict be- For Cause the latter objected to his drink- . ing habits. It is also said that at the Passes Away | time Ward used a gun or a pistol and | in discharging cartridges, smashed a window Mrs. Benedict ordered him off the premises and warned him that if he came about the place again she ' £ 3 would have him arrested. Mrs. Bene- AL the home of Mer daughter, MIS.(gie it is stated, nefused at the s goarick g Ahern of 3T aranklin|go pres a complaint. Ward, how: Sq S a na o FMANY. | over, probably had not worked for but had resi in this city for about| zp Benedict since that time. Mrs. [l .\T’arfil- Besides the above mén-|paga gayvs that Mrs, Benedict was up tioned daughter, Mrs. James Toomey. | ahout 4:30 this morning and went out a daughter, and Samuel Post and | doors as usual and looked after the Jacob Post, sons and 12 grandchil- chickens, dren survive her. The funeral will be Gunman In Hiding held on Friday morning at 9 o'clock | Ward had been hiding in a hatch with services at St. Deter's ahurch. |y in the rear which leads to a cel- Burial will be in Fairview cemetery. |jar. He s ohped out and Mrs. Bene does not know just what was said but City Three Score Years, | Farly This Morning. Mrs. Mary Conrad Post, Post, widow of the late died early this morning | she did hear a shot Mrs. Page heard someone noticed that was trying to push in her door. She held the door hut Ward pushed his way in. He was e, and Mrs. Page says he intended to kill She says she fought Ward and was still come someone in bed She up stairs and Over 500 Officers and Delegates Are in Attendance at Affairs Being Held rving a ri }l‘ told her that her in Waterbury. Waterbury, May 17.--The annual convention | ter Herbert J distinguished lodge officials from other states, finally pushed him into the hallway retreated down stairs, When no noise was Mrs. Page went downstairs in her night dress but could see no signs of Ward went made a complete circ'e of the house without seeing Ward, but found the hody of Mrs. Benedict in a little vestibule Fires At Conple Diagonally across the road at barn was William Farrell Mrs. savs Farrell came over and stood talking and there came the ¥ report of a gun. Ward hhd been be. hind an oak tree fifty yards away and had stepped out and fired at the cou- The bullet went into Mrs Page's cutting the fleshy part. The mis through the side of the ater found on the of the grand 0. ¥. opened this morn Fellows' Phillips presiding. Many visitors, including grand werd srssinn was ading and vill be attend obd Connectient lodge, 1. O and he ing in Odd heard hall, Grand Mas- She outdoors and recejved The occupied largely with the r discussion of reports. Offic this afte The estimatod about 500 forenoon 5 the Page elected ance is ficers and delezates to her Case of Smallpox Found In Ansonia, 5 Quarantined May 17 Ansonia pox was day mall ester William street. The the father. moth have heen plac This js the ser arm sile house Jewell sting of children under quarantine malady inus one being that pa of went and Yitehen floor Ward walked later Mahoney a9 family co; was er and five ed ond and as Mr. stopped at the Howland farm wnd then disap- peared in the woods, The rifle Ward uscqd was 2 magazine one Dr H F W. M. Rarnum away Howland reported, he case of the discovered the of here pres a school teacher, who has gntirely re Kent and Dr. medical examiner, were summoned and later Coroner 8. A Herman at Winsted was notified. Meannhile Canstahle Eric Hagman had got a party of neighbors to start ont in search of Ward Had Reen Drinking Neighbors who had seen Ward late- his dispos Terrell, of White House Inviting Steel Men to Meeting May 17 issued for a Tnvitations large number manufacturers of to meet with President vight at a was sald today at the Wa have of prominent the courtry Har conferen heen steel dinner sald he was ling tomorrow morose in it ¥ (Continued on Page Fifteen 8