New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 24, 1922, Page 1

News of the Wofld By Associated Press DEBATE ON LONG PENDING TARIFF, ATTEMPT CLOTURE Senator Lodge Was First To Sign Petition To In- voke Enforcement Of This Rule It Was Said Two-thirds Vote Needed May Be Pledged Within Few Days and Motion Presented Sometime Next Week. —— Washington, June 24.—Senate re- publican leaders today put into opera- tion their plan to curb debate on the long pending tariff bill. A petition to invoke the existing cloture rule, op- erative under a two-thirds vote was drafted by Senator Curtis of Kansas, republican vice-chairman and party whip, and its circulation begun. The 'first name to the petition was said to have been that of Senator loodge of Massachusetts, republican leader. Sixteen signatures only are required under the rule to authorize 1ts presentation to the senate but it was planned to secure more before taking further action. That the motfon for cloture would not be made before next week was probable. Republican senators be- hind the movement said they thought it possible that within a few days the necessary two-thirds vote might be pledged. STRIKE WOULD RETARD STATE ROAD BUILDING Bennett Says Railroad Would Also Hold Up Letting Contracts Hartford, June 24.—Highway Com- missioner Charles J. Bennett, stated today that the threatened railroad strike would retard the work on state highways and suspend the awarding of contracts for several months. He would not be able to get a supply of lime for road construction and the contractors would therefore be unable to continue work on contracts. The labor situation in Connecticut was also a source of trouble in the work of highway improvement. *It was very difficult,” the commissioner said “and in some instances impossible, to get men for highway work.” He add- ed that labor was as scarce, or as nearly so, as it was during the world GANUNG HEADS MOOSE 'South Norwalk Man FElected State Director at Annual Convention in Stamford Today. Stamford, June 24.—Frederick H. Ganung of South Norwalk, was elected state dictator of the ILoyal Order of Moose at the annual conven- tion here today. He succeeds George H. Raynor of New London. Benja- min I°. East, of Derby was clected vice-state dictator; C. C. Mead of South Norwalk, state secretary; M. J. Kane of Danbury, state treasurer, and Emil Dahl of Waterbury, state pre- late. The convention next year held at South Manchester, June. This afternoon the Moose had a parade in which several thousand members took part, followed by field and track events. MRS, SHEEHAN GUILTY Woman Held Criminally Responsible will be during for Homicide in Mortally Shooting Her Husband. New Haven, June 24.—Mrs. Mar- tha Sheehan, who mortally shot her husband, Dennis, on Sunday, May 21, at their home in Carmel street, was held to be criminally responsible for the homicide by Coroner Mix today. Delay in mal ng a finding was that physicians might observe Mrs Shee- han's mental condition. The theory advanced to explain Mrs. Sheehan' sact was that she was jealous of her husband. Mountain Climbers Not Likely to Reach Summit London, June 24-—A dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph from Calcut- ta reports that it is feared further ef- forts on the part of Gen. Bruce's ex- ploration party to reach the summit of Mount Everest will be unsuccess- ful, owing to wunfavorable weather and the danger of frostbite. The re- port says members of the party have reached an altitude of 27,300 feet. Swarm of Bees Assemble On “Spare” of Automobile Corning, N. Y., June 24 —Humming like an airplane a swarm of bees pailed over the main street of Corn- ing and volplaned to the spare tire of an automobile occupied by a tour- ing party. A rural resident borrowed a barrel and hived the colony. BROTHER OF JOHN D. DIES AT AGE OF 81 William Rockefeller Was One of Gountry’s Wealthiest Men ESTATE MAY BE $250,000,000 Fortune Is Estimated at From One Hundred Million to Above Figure— Had Just Finished Own Mausolem in Sleepy Holiow Cemetery. Tarrytown, N. ¥, June 24—Wil- liam Rockefeller, oil magnate and brother of John D. Rockefeller, died here today from pneumonia, shortly before 7 o'clock. Mr. Rockefeller had been ill at his home, Rockwood Hall, in North Tarrytown since Sunday, but word of his condition was not made public. Five doctors, under the charge of Mr. Rockefeller's personal physician, Dr. W. J. Robertson, were in attend- ance when the end came, Practically the entire Rockefeller family were as- sembled at the death bed. Directs Mansoleum Building. Mr. Rockefeller who contracted a heavy cold during the rains of the last week-end, had just completed building a $250,000 mausoleum in the Sleepy Hollow cemetery. The mausol- eum was constructed according to his own plans and under his personal di- rection. Was 81 Years Old. Mr. Rockefeller, who was 81 years old, had not recently been active in buginess although he was active head of the Standard Oil Co. of New York from its establishment in 1865 until 1911, Although somewhat over- shadowed by his elder brother, John D. Rockefeller, William was one of the richest men in America. Almost the only time when his ac- tivities claimed much newspaper space was in 1912 and 1913 when the congressional committee investigating the “money trust’” combed the coun- try for him as a witness. Had Cancer of Throat. He was finally located near Bruns- wick, Ga. but when an effort was made to question him in his ' cottage there, he was seized with such spasms of coughing that the committee was warned by his physicians that it might cause his death if the examination was continued. It then was admitted that he was suffering from cancer of the throat. Although he retained many of his directorships, Mr. Rockefeller of late years shifted many of his business re- sponsibilities to the shoulders of his son, Percy. Was Very Wealthy. It was generally believed that his fortune amounted to between $100,- 000,000 and $250,000,000 concentrated in various Standard Oil companies, Anaconda Copper, nsolidated Gas, Brooklyn Union Gas, St. Paul and National City bank. A friend recently stated that Mr. Rockefeller's death when it came should have no appreciable effect on the stock market, as none of his holdings would be tossed on the open market. Announcement of his death was re- ceived in Wall Street nearly an hour before the market opened. Began To Sink Yesterday. Mr. Rockefeller began to sink ra- pidly yesterday morning but rallied about 6 p. m. In the evening came another sinking spell. Physicians and surgeons fortified with all the re- sources of science, kept a night watch but it was obviously a losing fight. John D. Rockefeller remained at his home but was kept constantly in- formed of his brother's condition. He reached Rocékwood Hall a few min- utes after the end came. At the death- bed were Mr. Rockefeller's two daughters and two sons. Mrs. Rocke- feller died about two years ago. Mr. Rockefeller returned to home last Thursday after a visit which he and his brother had paid to the farm on which they were born at Richford, in Tioga county. Mr. Rockefeller complained a week ago yesterday of not feeling well but the following day he insisted on go- ing out and was drenched in a hea shower. Sunday his cold gave his family concern and pneumonia quick- ly set in. his |Mr. and Mrs, Peter Clark to Cele- brate 15 Years of Married Life To- morrow With a Number of Guests. Mr. and Mrs |anniversary of their wedding at their |home tomorrow. About 50 guests are expected to gather in honor of the couple, including visitors from New York city, Providence, R. I., New Jer- sey, Bridgeport and New Haven. The home will be prettily decorated for the occasion with roses ferns and sweet peas, and a turkey supper will be served. Mr. and Mrs. Clark are already the recipients of jymany beau- tiful gifts, testifying to the high es- teem in which they have been held by their friends They were married on June 1907, at St. Mary's church by the Rev. John T. Winters, pastor. They have one child, a daughter, Catherine who is seven years old. They have lived at their present address since their marriage. 25, Peter Clark of 608 Fast Main street will observe the 15th| BEGIN PERSONAL INVESTIGATIONS INTO RECENT MASSACRES AT MINE CLAIMANT TO HEAD OF CHINA WILL NOT QUIT Sun Yat Sen Says He Will Fight for Humanity and Civilization, * sigt Hong Kong, June 24.—(By Asso- clated Press)—Sun Yat Sen, who claims the presidency of China through virtue of his election by the members of the old parliament who collaborated with him in the southern government at Canton has not resign- ed his office and will not resign under force, he declared in an interview on board the cruiser on which he escap- ed from Canton when the city was captured by the forces of Gen. Chiung-Ming. Dr. Sun asserted that the southern navy still s loyal to him. “I am a victim of treachery of my subordinates and supposed friends," he said. "“As a man and a patriot, 1 am going to set an example for fu- ture generations, and will not submit to the force brought to bear by the Peking leaders, “After six years they now admit they were wrong by reconvening par- liament and ratifying the congitution. They want to reap the advantage and eliminate those who fought for these things. “I am going to fight for humanity and civilization, republicanism and righteousness. T have not resigned and will not resign to force. I will only give my resignation to parlia- ment not to subordinates.” Latest reports are that foreigners except doctors attending wounded in the hospitals have left Nanchang. Nanchang is undes the care of a civil governor who is provided with $14,- 000 a month by private interests for use in maintaining order. Chinese are reported to be hurry- ing there to gain his protection. South of Nanchang, communications are at a standstill. However, it {is es- tablished that the greater portions of Kain Fu Tahao Wanan and Lung- chuan have been destroyed. In these cities many have been slain the great- er portion of the known dead having been found there. DELEGATES LEAVE Representatives of Walter J. Smith Post, V. F. W,, Going to State En- campment in Bridgeport. Six delegates from Walter J. Smith post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, left early this morning for Bridgeport, where they will attend the state en- campment which is being held there today and tomorrow. The local dele- gation is trying hard to advance Philip Bloomquist, for the past year state junior vice-commander, to the offi. of senior vice-commander, The delegates who left this morn- ing are as follows: Stuart Hellberg, William Allan, Mason Andrews, Frank Schroeder, John Crean and Edward Long. They will return tomorrow afternoon. Raymond IFrost, John Zehrer and John McGrath were appointed a com- mittee of three to look into the ad- visability of the local post entering a relay team in the Courant Marathon race at Hartford July 4. There are a number of past performers on the cinder track who are members of the and this committee will get in with them and attempt to have them compete in Hartford. Chestnut Street Store Owner, Tired of Having Place Burglarized, Waits Return of Thicves, Who Get Away. Carmelo Circia, proprietor of a store at 180 Chestnut street, this morning lodged his second complaint tithin the past few days of breaks and at- tempted breaks at his place. On Sun- day night, and again on Thursday night, thieves made away with about $50 worth of fireworks and other plunder frpm the place. Last night, Circia decided to keep a watch on the store. This morning about 4 o'clock, he was awakened by the noise of someone inserting a key in the door. He jumped up in time to see a boy making his way into the place. On being discovered, the lad ran away, but left behind him a clue in a coat he was wearing at the time. Schoone:Puritan Goes On Reef; 15 Men Missing Halifax, N. 8, June 24 — The schooner Puritan out of Gloucester, prospective contender in the interna- tional fisherman races next fall has been wrecked on Sable Island. Ad- vices received here stated that seven men had reached shore but that 135 were missing. Japan to Quit Siberia; Will Live Up to Treaty Tokio, June 24 (By Associated Press)—Japan will evacuate Siberia by October 30 next, it was learned today. Tokio, June 24, — (By Associated Press)—The Japanese privy council today approved unanimously the quadruple treaty recommended at the Washington arms conference. The treaty was sent to the prince regent for ratification. He promised that this tarmality would be carried out. County Officials Strongly Condemned For Failure to Take Prompt Action Threats Against Soldiers, Should They Be Sent Into District, Are Continued Today. Herrin, I, June 24. — (By Asso- clated Press)—A state military inves- tigation of the Lester mine massacre which took between 25 and 40 lives, was begun today by a board headed by Major Gen. Milton Foreman of the state militia, acting under orders from Governor Len Small, which were is- sued when the chief executive became aroused over failure of local officials to take any steps against the miners who captured and killed the majority of strikebreakers working in the strip mine. To Tour Fight Zone Gen. Foreman and his committee reached here today. They were met by Col. Samuel Hunter of the adjut- ant general's office and proceeded to Marion, the county seat, where con- terences with State's Attorney Delous L. Duty and Sheriff Melvin Thaxton were planned. A tour of the area of the fight was made and it was expected numerous persons believed to know something of the disorders would be called be- fore the board. Suspect County Officials Gen. Foreman had been instructed particularly to learn why the state's attorney had not taken steps toward convening a special grand jury, why the coroner's inquest had not been held and why these officials repeated- Iy refused to authorize Col. Hunter to call for troops even after an indigna- tion meeting of miners was held the day before the fighting started and even after the miners had marched on the mine. He also had been in- structed, it was understood to learn why Sheriff Thaxton repeatedly told Col. Hunter that he could handle the situation and yet ignored Col. Hun- ter's request that some special pre- paratiens 5. an emergehty be made. Yailure of the local officisls to send out an adequate force of deputies the night the fighting began and during the next day when almost unheard of deeds of cruelty and brutality were committed also was a point to be in- vestigated. . Governor Is Ignored Another matter to be looked into was why repeated requests from the governor for information after the trouble started were ignored by coun- ty authorities and why, when he was receiving scores of telegrams from private citizens telling of the outrages he was continually informed by the authorities that the situation was well in hand and that the troops were not needed. There was little doubt that Gen. Foreman and his board would not re- ceive a welcome of any particular cordiality from the county as a whole 90 per cent miners in population and 100 per cent. unionized Williamson county has shown a decided disin- clination to welcome any outside in- terference in the massacre, which is looked on as a personal affair which shall be ignored by the rest of the world. Threat Against Troops Persons on the street have heen heard repeatedly to remark that if troops had been sent their guns would have been taken away from them. Groups of miners expressed resent- ment over the sending of the military board, although officials said they would gladly cooperate with it. Col, Hunter who, the governor said, might have been influenced wrongly by local cfficials because he is a native of Marion said that {e was certain the board would not alm any investiga- tion at him. Col. Hunter's Report “I did my duty and even exceeded it at times,” he said. “I have: given almost continuous reports to my superiors at Springfield. 1 have re peatedly stated that the local officials were lax in their preparations for the trouble expected and in the investiga- tions of it. I am glad the governor has taken this step for it will bear out my own official reports.” Sheriff Thaxton and Mr. Duty both promised cooperation. The situation in the county was made more tense for a short time last night when scores of caretakers guarding the mines during the strike through agreement with owners and union quit work under threats from groups of miners. Shortly afterW'rds, Hugh Willis district member of the union and other officials persuaded them to return af- ter mine guards had been stationed to protect them. Had the men remained away, millions of dollars worth of mines would have been ruined through flooding within a few days. These caretakers are not mine union men. Coerced Into Quitting The fact that the men were being coerced into quitting came to the at- (Continued on Tenth Page). * - ‘ THE WEATHER | Hartford, June 24.—Forecast | for New Britain and vicinity: | | Fair tonight and Sunday; not | quite so warm on Sunday. | | * * 22 “a. —~TWELVE PAGES UNITED MINE WORKERS DEFENDANTS IN SUIT Injunction Asked by Coal Mine Owner—Another Asks for Troops Indianapolis, June 24 —(By Associ- ated Press.)—The United Mine Work- s of America and all officers and members of the union were made de- fendants in a suit for an injunction filed in the 17, 8. District Court here today by Clara Masson, owner of the Peacock Coal mine in Knox county, Indiana. The court is asked to restrain union miners from continuing activities aimed at closing so-called » wagon mines of the state. John L. Lewis was made a defendant to the suit as pres- ident of the mine workers and as an individual, Action against the United Mine Workers of America as an organiza- tion is brought under the recent de- cision of the U. 8. Supreme Court in the Coronado case whereby it was held that a labor organization is suable. The bill is voluminous and recites in detail many circumstances connected with the activities of crowds of miners that have marched in recent weeks against various wagon mines. Chicago, June 24.—Counsel for the Southern Illinois Coal Co., whose strip mine was burned Thursday and the non-union workers slain by striking miners and sympathizers, today sent a telegram to Adjutant Gen. Carlos E. BRiack at Springfield, requesting that troops be sent to Williamson count; The attorneys charged that the she: of the county was still refusing to do his duty and that there was danger of further outbreaks. Tllinois troops were in readiness to leave on a moment's notice. In the ranks of the mobilized men were many veterans of the European con- flict. Among the personal requests for troops was that of W. J. Lester, presi- dent of the Southern Illinois Coal Co., whose mine at Herrin was the storm of Wednesday’'s riots. Mr. Lester said that soldiers were needed to assure proper burial of the massacred victims and to act as guards for mourners against whom f{t was feared the wrath of striking miners might be directed. “No relative or friend of any of the dead is safe under present conditions at Herrin,” he said. ‘I cannot con- ceive that such atrocities as the mas- sacre of my employes could occur in America.” 6. 0. P. UTING TODAY More Than 400 Attending Anaual Event At Momauguin — Several Speakers Heard. The annual outing of the consoli- dated republican wardfclubs is being hel dthis afternoon t Momauguin with about 400 members in attend- ance. President Frank Woods of the first ward club presided at the exercises following dinner at Swift's pavilion. The card speakers for the afternoon included Congressman Pnrnell and Miss Marion Blake Campbell of New York, and A. B. Messer of the re- publican national committee, all speakers of national repute in G. O. P. circles. The republicans were conveyed to Momauguin in a fleet of automobiles that left Franklin square at 12:45 o'clock. MARRIED COUPLES HONORED Mr. and Mrs. Jospeh Burkhardt of | Walnut Street Acts as Hosts for Members of Home Comfort Club. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Burkhardt of 21 Walnut street, entertained the Home Comfort club last night at their | home, the occasion being the celebra- tion of the twenty-third anniversary | of the wedding of three couples, mem- bers of the club. Those in whose honor the affair was held, are Mr. and Mrs. John E. Meskill, Mr. and Mrs. D. | J. Donahue and Mr. and Mrs. M. J Kenney | The Burkhardt home was tastefully | decorated with pink and white colors | predominating. During the evening, whist piaving was enjoyed. the win- ners heing as follows: First prize, Mrs. John E. Meskiil; second prize, | Mrs. D. J. Donahue; third prize, Mrs, M. J. Haves: consolation. Mrs Morehead. A dainty collation served during the evening BLAMES COAL COMPANY Tarrington, Head of Mlinois Miners, | Says Importing of Strike Breakers| Caused Tronble at Herrin. §t. Loufs, June 24.—(By Associat- ed Press)—Frank Farrington, presi- | dent of the Tllinois branch of the Unit- | ed Mine Workers of America, issued | a formal statement today saying the trouble at the Lester mine near Her- rin, 1ll. ‘“was precipitated by the coal company attempting to run the GERMAN FOREIGN MINISTER IS ASSASSINATED BY TWO MEN DR. WALTER RATHENEAU ANOTHER DIRIGIBLE 13 REPORTED WRECKED Langley Field Officials Do Not Think It True, However Newport News, June 24.—Langley fleld authorities taking notice of un- verified reports that an army dirigible supposedly the A-4 had fallen en route from the capital to the field, started an investigation this after- noon. Air service officials were not inclined to believe the reports. The field was informed in & . . message at 11: o'clock that the A-4 commanded by Lieut. Anderson of the air service had left Washington and nothing w#% heardsfrom the agrship. ALWOST $1,300 RAISED FOR BURLINGTON CAMP Contributions Continue to Arrive, Providing More Vacations for Kiddies Previously acknowl- edged A Friend of Children ... New RBritain Council, No. 8,0 U A M. .... New Britain Aerie, P T O TR A Iriend Employes cock Life Ins. Co .... Isabelle Stanley «...oo00 E. L. Case W11 .00 . 25.00 No. . 25.00 of John Han- 8.00 5.00 Cerarsereaas 1.00 cosesene«$1,284.71 erous day for the Fresh Air Fun It is growing, and probably will continue to do so in this warm weather when Mr, Citizen will notice the heat—and immediately realize that while he must grin and bear it he can aid some youngster to a vacation in the coolness of the countryside at Rurlington. Having come to a realization the next step is to leave what you are willing to give at the Herald office, care of the Fresh Air Fund. Many have been willing, and have given, more must do so and undoubtedly will. The neces- sary $4,000 will be forthcoming if de- serving charities are to get any sup- port. Two fraternal organizations, the Eagles and the Senior O. U. A. M. were kind enough to contribute today. Four individuals, friends of children, all of them we are sure, gave what they considered right, and the sum in our possession, every dollar of which will go towards supporting 300 needy youngsters for two wecks apiece at Burlington, is going along toward the second thousand dollars. Tt is wazm outside, make's a fellow feel unpleas Total tod Another pr | ant—but there is nearly 81,300 in the fund for coolness, health and pleasure —not o unpleasant now is it? WENT T0 WORK BLINDLY Survivor of Massacre Says That Men Sent Out From Chicago Didn't Know What They Were To Do. St. Louis, 24 —Refusal of C K. McDowell, superintendent of the at Herrin to per- June Lester strip mine | mit union miners there to confer with his was a con- tributory slaughter, given to the St by A. P. Findlay imported employes, factor in the wholesale according to an interview Louis Post Dispatch of Chicago, time- keeper of the mine. Supt. McDowell was among those massacred and rindlay lies wounded in a Herrin hos- pital . Mr. Findlay said the men left Chi- cago for Herrin not knowing what { mine non-union with imported strike- breakers under armed guards.” they were to do but believing they were to lay railroad trackas Herald “Ads” Mean Better Business Dr. Walter Rathenau Shot Down as He Was Leay- ing His Residence, Just Outside of Berlin During War He Was One of Germany’s Leading Pow- ers—U. S. Flag Put at Half Mast in His Honor. Berlin, June 24.—(By Associated Press.)—Dr. Walter Rathenau, Ger- man minister of foreign affairs was assassinated this morning. The minister ws shot and killed as he was leaving his residence in Grune- wald, a suburb of Berlin, for the for- eign office in an automobile. The as- assin escaped. y Official announcement of Dr. Rath- enau's death was made in the Reigh- stag. Assassin Shoots Twice. The murderer, who was driving in a motor car, slowed up as he was nearing Dr. Rathenau apd shot twice at the foreign minister, the shots tak- ing immediate fatal effect. Putting on high speed the assassin cscaped. U. S. Flag at Half Mast. Dr. Rathenau was a guest at dinner last night of Alanbon B. Houghton,the American ambassador. On receiving news of the assassination of the for- eign minister, the American embassy promptly hoisted its flag to half mast. Dr. Walter Rathenau was styled ‘“the wizard of the German empire,” because by his high powers of organi- zation and business efficiency, he de. vised expedients which kept “the people eating and the army shooting’ when the blockade had shut off the importation of raw materials during the war. Was of Jewish Birth. During the war as minister of re. construction his meetings with the French minister, Louis Loucheur, brought about with busipessiike - rectpess adjustments asid-Sorvent) which had been the despair of dip mats. He was of Jewish birth, and was described as a man of gréat force and energy, business acumen, visian and initiative. : At the outbreak of the world war while immersed in the development of big business on a tremendous scale he was offered the office’ of minister of raw materials. His work in that 'ca- pacity oblained extraordinary results. ‘Was Power During War. Upon the success of his work de pended not only the economic life of the interior of Germany but also the maintenance of the far-flung German armies. His organization almost nullified the allies’ blockade. No clue to the identity of the mur~ derer had been discovered up to noon today. Near Riot In Reichstag. The assassination of Dr. Rathenau, followed hard upon a vitriolic attack on the foreign minister by Dr. Karl Helfferich in the Reichstag yesterday when the nationalist leader grilled the government generally and Dr. Rath- enau in particular concerning the cabinet's reparations policy and its attitude toward the populations of the Rhineland and the Saar valley, Mews of the assassination reached the Reichstag at 11 o'clock just when the commission on taxation had con- vened. Chancellor Wirth announced the assassination upon which pande rfonium broke out among the various gorty groups of the deputies. Two socialists jumped up shouting fo Dr. Helfferich: “You are the assassin!" They threatened to pounce upon Yun and Dr. Helfferich hastily left the vemmittee room. In one of the Reichstag lounges a beated outbreak of recrimination oc- curred between a group of deputies belenging to the left and a party of nepresentatives of the other extreme in the chamber. \Wk=n the news was communicated to t2s Reichstaf at 11:25 o'clock it was recei*ed with deep emotion. Then —amid# a turmoil—the Reichstag adjournea, Among ¢“vernment officials the word that Dr. Rathenau had been assassinated cam™ as a stunning blow. Several of the ministers who had been awaiting the f# 'eign minister's arrival fgr the cabinet meeting burst into tears and the meeting was aban- doned. Two in Death Car. There were two persons in the automobile from which the shots that killed Dr. Rathenau were fired ®B appears that his car was nearing the corner close to his house and had re- duced its speed when the machine containing the assassins was encount- ered. Both the occupants are said to have opened fire upon the foreign minister who fell to the floor of his car fatally wounded, expiring shori- ly afterward Used Hand Grenades. The fatal shot struck Dr. Rathenau in the chin, taking an npward course. A half dozen other bullets perforated his back. The assailants aleo threw hand grenades which exploded in the minister's car, injuring his lfl,s and wrecking the bottom of the ca’ It has been established by the po- lice that the shots were fired by two persons in a strange autéomobile and that they used automatic pistols Chief of Pelice Richter personaliy is conducting the investigation.