New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 28, 1922, Page 1

News of the World By Associated Press U.S. NOT GOOD NEW BRITAIN ENOUGH TO FIGHT FOR IN WAR TIMES, SIX ALIENS ARE REFUSED |y wi s uy 1 1 cus One Who Sought Natural- ization is High School Sophomore and a Sub- ject of Persia Of 81 Who Petitioned for Citizenship Today, Only 48 Are Granted Their Re- quest by Judge Alling and Commissioner Church Absalom John, a subject of the shah of Persia and a sophomore at the local High school, was refused admittance to citizenship by Judge B. W. Alling, presiding in naturalization court at city hall this morning, after Commissioner Allan Church, repre- senting the federal government, moved for such disposition of John's case. It was disclosed that the petitioner had claimed exemption from military service during the war on the ground that he was an allen. Five Others Refused. Similar disposition was made of the following petitions, all of whom were entered by men who declined to enter the country’s service during the war, but who now express desire to take a hand in the conduct of its govern- ment: Jacob Sargis, Persia; Alex Provent- 808, Greece; Christian M. Christenson, Norway; John Isaac, Persia; Frank Waleskiewicz, Russia. The High school student petitioner is 27 years of age. He is married and has made several unsuccessful at- tempts to bring his wife from Persia to this country. He had anticipated that he would have little difficuly in unhavelling the red tape necessary to bring her here as soon as he was given the franchise, and had planned to take immediate steps to that end. ‘Wants to be Clergyman. John is reported to be an industri- ous student and of the many pe- titioners for naturalization today he is said to have been one of the most eager. He has expressed himself as desirous of entering the Methodist clergy. Mayor A. Paonessa appeared be- fore the court in the interest of Roc- co D'Addario. The petitioner has beéen obliged to wait until the arrival of his family from Italy. POPE AGAINST JEWS GETTING ADVANTAGE Willing, However, They Should Have Equal Rights in Palestine LETTER SENT 70 LEAGUE Vatican Protests That Proposed Brit- ish Mandate For Palestine is Not in Treaty. Geneva, June 28 (By Associated Press)—The Holy See readily agrees that the Jews in Palestine must have equal rights with other nationalities, but it cannot consent to the Jews en- Jjoying a privilege of preponderant position over the other nationalities and faiths or to the rights of Chris. tians being insufficiently safeguarded, the Vatican declares in a letter to the league of nations. Claims Treaty Violation The letter, which is signed by Car- dinal Gasparri Papal secretary of state deals with the proposed British man- date for Palestine which it says seems to establish the absolute economic ad- ministrative and political preponder- ance of the Jewish element to the detriment of other nationalities. The draft of the mandate it declares is not in conformity with article XXII of the treaty of Versailles which governs that class of mandates. Concerning the protection of the rights of Christians the letter says the Vatican cannot’consent to the in- terests of the Catholics being referred to a commission as proposed in article XIV of the proposed mandate. K. K. K. RUMORED AFTER RECRUITS IN SERVICE Army Officials May Investi- gate—Head of Klan De- nies Masonic Interest San FKrancisco, June 28—Rumors that the Ku Klux Klan is endeavoring to g&in recruits and supporters Nearly a score of applicants were required to return for more study of the governmental system in the United States, while several applications were dismissed when the applicants failed to put in an appearance. 3 Those Who Passed. There were 81 petitions slated to come before the court, and of this numbet 48 were naturalized. Those who passed are: John Akasie, Persia; George Dawa- jan, Persia; Peter TFallis, Czecho- Slovakia; James M. Malmquist, Den- mark; Paul Theiner, Czecho-Slovakia; Peter George, Persia; Pasquale Fuc- co, Italy; Anders B. Anderson, Swed- en; Robert B. Miller, Scotland; Adam Regula, Poland; Stefan Bukowski, Poland; Stanislaw Sumowsky, Po- land; John Orza, Poland; Antonia Albanese, Italy; Victor Malinowsky, Poland; Henry Szubzda, Poland; Jacob Regula, Poland; Domonick Bedrudczyk, Poland; Michael Bogac: Stefan M. Chesanek, Czecho-Slovakia; Oto Ney, Poland; anislaw Nurczak, among the enlisted men of the navy and army, have reached the ears of army officials, it was announced to- day by Lieut. Roy W. Yarborough, as- sistant in the intelligence office of the ninth corps army area here. No basis for the rumors have been found, Lieut. Yarborough said, but the possibility of an investigation is being -considered. Atlanta, Ga., June 28.—E. Y. Clark, imperial wizard pro tem. of the Ku Klux Klan, in a statement made pub- lic today, denied that the klan or any of its officials had ever claimed con- nection with the Masonic order. He added that ‘'statements of grand masters of Masonry who are quoted as having attacked the Ku Klux Klan are predicated on the false statements that the Klan is a lawless institution and the claim that the Ku Klux Klan or its agencies have been altempting or claiming that the Ku Klux Klan was in some way affiliated with the Masonic fraternity which s utterly untrue.” the Poland; Giovanni Valenti, Italy; John A. Carlson, Sweden; Paola N. Nunicucels, Italy; Carl G. Swanson Sweden; John H. Mooral, Per: Fel- ikeas Preis, Poland; Pio Napolitana, Italy; Angelo Napolitano, Ttaly; Boleslaw Szalenga, Russia; Oscar An- derson, Sweden; Patrick C. Nolan, Ireland; Alexander Osipewicz, Poland; Stefan A. Kozelka, Poland; Stephen Charamut, Poland; Stanley Rzewucki, German Empire; Josef Frank Tracy, Poland; Joseph Sandlowski, Polan Stanley Dzeniwicz, Poland; John Sam- sel, Poland; Czeslaw Dzilenski, Po- land; Stanislaw Krittamiecz, Russia; Giovanni Martinelli, Italy; Willlam Dudack, ‘Hungary; Reamondo Roma- no, Italy; Frank Zesk, Poland; Julius Krawitzky, Poland; Harry Joseph, RIOT GUNS ARE USED In Spectacular Battle N XY, 15 Burglars With Police in Rochester, T'reight Yards—Only One Caught. Rochester, N. Y., June 28. — Riot guns were used early today by the police to dislodge from freight cars in the Portland avenue yards of the New York Central railroad 15 bur- glars surprised while looting the cars by Douglas Sloefel, a railroad detec- tive Sloefel was shot in the arm when he called upon the gang to sur- render. Persia; Waclaw Pobilinski, Poland. REWARD MONEY DIVIDED Judge Maltbie So Rules in Contest for $2,000 Offered for Capture of Madden Murderers. Hartford, June 28.—The $2,000 re- ward for the murderers of Special Officer Willlam F. Madden of Man- chester has been divided among the focur claimants by Judge Willlam M. Maltbie of the superior court, who also speaks in praise of Police Ser. geant Dan Ahern of the Hartford force. Jay B. McKernan of Hartford gets $300 of the reward, Peter Barnes of Hartford gets $700, Clifton G. Ma- comber of Manchester gets $300 and Chester B. Smith of Stratford gets $700. Governor Holcomb offered the ward on behalf of the state for in- formation which would lead to the conviction of the murderers of Officer Madden who was shot to death, Jan- uary 30, 1910, by a gang of silk rob- bers who had planned a haul at the Cheney Mills where Madden was a re- Sloefel, who confronted the men single handed, called for the police and a squad responded armed with rifies. A running battle followed, the thieves firing from behind the cars. All excaped except a man who gave his name as Tony Marsi, The policg confiscated two trucks the men had to cart away the booty. INN KEEPER IS FINED Proprietor of Bellview at Norwalk Found Guilty of Selling Liquor— Jail Sentence Suspended. Norwalk, June 28.—Julio Vetro- mile, proprietor of the Bellview Inn, was fined $250 and was given ten days in jail by Judge Bacon Wakeman of Fairfield in the Westport court this raorning on a charge of selling liquor, he having been arrested in the state police raids held last Sunday evening. His brother, Domenico, proprietor of the Mirimar Inn, was fined $200 and given ten days in jail for a similar of- fense. The jail sentence in each case was suspended. Frank Mace, whose place was raided a week ago, was fined $100 and costs, from which he appealed. The cases of John H. Wheeler, secretary of the Saugatuck special guard. Five men were even- tually captured and are serving life gentences in the state prison at Wethersfield. l Mfg. Co., whose apartments were raid- ed, and those of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob lLevy, proprietors of the Compo Inn, were continued until Monday morning. H RS ARE SILENT AT THREAT Kre Not Rescinded ULTIMATUM BY B. M. JEWELL It is Not Thought However, That Any of the “Big Four” Will Join Walk- out—Roads Prepared For Strike Emergency. Chicago, June 28 (By the Associat- ed Press)—A strike of the 400,000 railway shopmen of the country will be called for July 1, unless the rafl- roads agree to stay the $60,000,000 wage cut due the shop workers on that date and to restore certain work- ing conditions formerly in effect, it was declared last night by B. M. Jewell, head of the shop craft, to the Association of Railway Executives. Decision to call a strike came after a length discussion by the executive committee of the six shop crafts unions, based on the strike vote of the men thus far tabulated. Managers Are Silent. The ultimatum sent by B. M. Jewell head of the railway employes depart- ment of the American Federation of Labor to T. Dewitt Cuyler, chairman of the association of railway execu- tives, that the 400,000 shopmen of the nation’s railroads would go on strike unless the decisions of the U. 8. Railroad Labor were ignored and present wages maintained, today was met with silence by railroad man- agers. Cut Will Stand. There was little indication that the railroads would seriously consider| Jewell's demands to hold back the wage cut and restore abolished rules governing working conditions in the shops. Rail union officials continued their conferences today on plans for the threatened walkout next month as they hastened toward completion of the canvass of the strike vote which is said to have been overwhelmingly in favor of a suspension in protest against the wage cuts and rules laid down under edicts from the labor board. Might Call Out 1,000,000, Maintenance of ways employes clerks, signal men and other classes whose wages were slashed in recent orders would, in following the shop- men out on a strike, take more than 1,000,000 employes out of the railroad service. In spite of this rail of- ficlals have asserted that the roads could continue operation to a certain extent with train service empioyes and telegraphers remaining on the job. “Big I'our” Not Affected. None of the big four brotherhoods are affected by the wage reductions due July 1 and there is believed to be little likelithood of the trainmen join- ing a walkout. On road is said to have 100 engines repaired and tuned in its round- house to meet a strike emergency. MOOSUP GOTTON MILLS SHUT DOWN BY STRIKE 600 Persons Are Idle—Pro- test Is Against Factory Working Conditions AMoosup, June 28.—Weavers in the Union Cotton Mills here, owned by Aldrich Bros., of Providence, R. I, went out on strike today and it was said that about 600 persons were idle. The explanation given by employes was that they objected to the ten .0oom system. Some other departments of the mill were not involved in the strike although those who went out said that they expected all employes would come out and that other ques- tions aside from that raised by the weavers would be taken up. Some time ago when the manage- ment of the textile @ills in eastern Connecticut put into effect an in- creased working schedule and a re- adjustment of wages no oposition was offered as the employes were not members of unions, It was claimed that dissatisfaction has existed, how- ever. GHICAGO FLIER DITCHED Engineer and Fireman Fatally Hurt | | and Others Injured in Wreck Nw, Linooln, Nebraska, Today. Lincoln, Neb, June 28. (By Asso- clated Press)—The Chicago flier, a Rock Island train from Chicago, ran| into a ditch 15 miles east of here to- | day. The engineer and firemen were | probably fatally injured and many| others were reported hurt. | A spegjal train ‘with doctors nurses was rushed to the scene. and Chicago, June 28.—W. McLennan, an engineer, was killed early today! when Rock Island train No. 7 was de- | railed near Alvon, Neb, according to weord reaching the Rock Island office here. It was said no passengers were injured. BOY IS DROWNED. Bridgeport, June 28.—Peter Fargo, | 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Fargo, was drowned here today when he fell from a dock in the Pequonnock river. | His body has not been recovered. FURNITURE MAN BANKRUPT. New Haven, June 28.—A bankrupt- cy petition was filed today by Isaac A. Shapiro, trading as the Royal Fur- niture Co., Waterbury, listing debts.at $29,556 and assets at $27,400. | weeks, position of the Gargano case. i PN R L NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICT, ED HERALD , 1922, ~FOURTEEN PAGES Herald “Ads” Mean Better Business PRICE THREE CFTS IGH EXPLOSIVE SHELLS BEING USED INDRIVE ON INSURGENTS IN DUBLIN Cox, Ex Gives Vie. Declares Its Greatest Fam. % the End of Its Nose”— New York, June 28.—(By Associat- ed Press)—James M. Cox, democratic candidate for president two years ago sailed for Europe today to witness what he described as ‘“the conse- quences of the steady flow of doing nothing by the present administration at Washington."” He said he would motor through every continental country except Rus- sia. The trouble with the present Wash- ington administration as Governor Cox diagneses it is its failure to “look vond the end of its nose.” “American trade relations with Europe must be promoted and that involves the purchase of our surplus \ PAONESSA MAY BE Presidrtial Candidate, »Administration ¥ 'ure to “Look Beyond q’;"@ # orts League. supp. %. 0, to find © Mrn involves cred- % get back I hope ell on its way into the leagus tions. Every day confirms m%, .ith in the league. The salution of alf our economic problems lies in our entry into the league, “America has a leadership both moral and financial which must be upheld. “Our present administration is fan- atical in its belief that the league of nations has something to do with the International court of justice. There- fore our administration will not eon- sider it. The administration's mis- take is in bending backward in avoid- ing the league.” CANDIDATE FOR NOMINATION FOR LIEUT. GOVERNOR SEEK APPLICANTS FOR CHIEF’S JOB Chairman of Police Commission Would Have Police Or Others Who } Want Job Inform Board. i Discussing the position of chief of the police department which will be made vacant when Chief W. J. Raw- lings retires from service August 1 and for which a new incumbent will be named at the July meeting of the police commission, Chairman D. L. Dunn said today that he would feel it the proper procedure for police- men and others who wish to be con- sidered as candidates to so inform the board, in writing. As yet there has been no announce- ment of candidacy for the place, Those mentioned for the place have not approached the chairman in the interests of their candidacy. The chairman asserts, /fowever, that -oth- ers than those who formally apply may be considered for the place. POLICE CHANGES For Several Night Patrol Driver, Assigned Street Du Commencing Saturday. Chief William J. Rawlings today announced that on next Saturday, a new plan of patrol driver service will be put in effect in the police depart- ment. Recently the police board made it plain that three men instead of four, could care for the patrol and janitor service at the station. Under the new plan, Peter Cabelus, who has been driver of the patrol at night for several years, will go out on a street beat. This will leave Mat- thias Rival, Herbert C. Lyon and Michael Brophy, for the patrol work. It is the plan of the chief, to have this trio work nine hours a day. Each will have some janitor work to do, besides caring for the patrol driv- ing. Chief Rawlings said that there were no other changes to be made at this time. ANOTHER BURGLARY Entered Peter Cabelus, Years to Main Strect Restaurant Is During The Night, I'or Second Time in a Few Weeks. For the second time within a few the restaurant at 311 Main street near the railroad entrance, owned by Fred Ellmers, was entered by burglars last night. The proprie- tor reported to the police that $10 was taken from the cash register. In the previous visit by burglars to the place, a small glass was cut out of the door, which was then opened from the inside. West Haven Hold-Up Case Being Argued in Court New Haven, June 28.—Five men| accused of being concerned in the | holdup in the Orange Dramatic club- house last winter, having pleaded guilty yesterday, trial began today of Riagio Gargano, who has pleaded not guilty. Sentencing of the five men is withheld by the court until the dis- Counterfeit $10 and $20 Notes Found in Elm City New Haven, June 28-—Counterfeit ten and twenty dollar bills were found to be in circulation here yester- day, and a warning was issued to! merchants. * THE WEATHER e Hartford, Jone 28, —Forecast for New Britain and vicinity: Continued unsettled with show- ers tonight and probably Thurs- day, without important thermal change. * | vandeville stages for more than Boom Launched in Mayor’s Interest Is Progressing Unhampered by Local Executive, He Admits. In Hartford, Waterbury and else- where, a boom for Mayor Angelo M. Paonessa for lieutenant governor on the democrat ticket has been started, and although he admitted having had knowledge of the movement for the past few weeks, the mayor asserted this afternoon that he had not made up his mind whether or not to be a candidate, Knowledge of the move was brought to' the mayor's attention several weeks ago in Hartford. Today he was given a clipping frem a Waterbury newspaper in which the Paonessa boom was discussed at length and the probability of his nomination and election forecamted as very bright. Is -Contmittal The mayor's' only statement was to the effect that no positive announce- ment could be made at this time since elections are several months away. He would not deny his ambition to pre- side over the state senate, neither would he announce himself a candi- date for the office. Chairman David L. Dunn of the democrat town committee heard of the possibllity of Paonessa's candida- cy only today. He declined to make comment other than to the effect that his committee would exert every ef- fort to elect Paonessa should he be the succssful candidate for the nom- ination. He refused to say whether or not he would be pteased to see the mayor a candidate. % A. Gorbach of the democratic state central committee was surprised when advised of the Paonessa boom. In re- ply to questions, he said Paonessa's entry into state politics, if it becomes a fact, would unquestionably affect Joseph M. Halloran's chances for se- curing the nomination for congress- man from the first district. FEENEY-SMEDLEY Local Girl Becomes Bride of Mystic Man at St. Joseph's This Morning at 9 o'Clock. Miss Ann zabeth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Smedley of 68 Bassett street, and George Feeney, son of Thomas Feeney of Mystic, Conn., were married this morning at 9 o'clock at St. Joseph's church by the pastor, Rev. Patrick Smedley, | Daly, at a nuptial mass. Miss Angelina Stiquel of 338 Elm street was the bridesmaid and Edward Feeney, brother of the groom, was the best man. The bride was gowned in white satin crepe trimmed with Spanish lace. She wore a veil caught up with orange blossoms and carpied a shower bouquet of bridal roses. The brides- maid wore a gown of point d’esprit over pink and carried a bouquet of pink sweet, peas. Mrs. F. O. Sagarino of sang “Oh Promise Me." Guests were present from New York Westerly, R. I, Mystic, and this city The gift of the bride to her at- tendant was a cedar chest and the gift of the groom to his attendant was a pair of Knights of Columbus gold cuff links. Upon their return from a wedding trip the couple will live at 17 Oak street, Stonington, where the groom conducts a meat business. Miss Smed- ley was a teacher in the Elihu Burritt Junior High school in this city. Hartford VETERAN ACTOR DEAD. Philadelphia, June 25.—Willlam Rock, an actor on the legitimate and 30 vears, is dead. He was stricken with intestinal trouble while performing here on the Meith circuit five weeks ago. MISS RYAN WINS Wimbledon, June 28.— (By Asso- clated Press) — Miss Elizabeth Ryan of San Francisco today defeated Miss Head, a British player 6-3, 6.0, in Longer HEARSE HIT BY ROLT, UNDERTAKER SHOCKED AT BURIAL SERVICES North Bergen, N. J., June 28, —A bolt of lightning struck a hearse, shocked the undertaker and caused a panic among mourners while the body of Sarah Gallo of West Hoboken, was being lowered into the grave at Flower Hill cemetery late yesterday it became known today. The horses attached to the hearse broke the traces in their fright and scattered the gathering before they could be | controlled. After the under- taker had recovered from the shock he went ahead with the burial, FRESH AIR FUND IS NEAR §2,000 FIGURE Public Seems Anxious to Give 300 Children a Healthful Vacation CONTRIBUTORS TO FUND FOR FRESH AIR FARM. Previously acknowl- edged +.81,329.04 Mrs. Rayo “e . 1.00 Khaki club, Paul K. Ro- gers, Jr., Donald L. Bartlett, Jr., Richard Pelton Employes of The Herald Tuberculosis Relief so- clety City of New Britain 7.50 36.00 500.00 100,00 Total Today In making our announcement of gifts to the Fresh Air camp yester- day the total as ‘“Previously Ac- knowledged” was carried forward from Saturday instead of Monday. last night's total receipts should have been $1,329.04 instead of a lesser figure. Tonight they reach nearly $2,000—or about half the sum need- d to make sure that the maximum number of children gain a vacation at the farm in Burlington, where it is'hoped 300 children in need of a vacation will spend two weeks apiece, The Khaki club, an organization composed of three boys whose names are mentioned above, make a con- tribution of $7.50 tonight, for which they hereby receive due thanks. In addition, the treasurer of the organ- ization has received a check for $500 from the Tuberculosis Relief society, a local organization, and $100 from the city. It is sincerely hoped that there will be sufficient money forthcoming from individuals hereabouts to make up the sum needed to carry out the pro- gram outlined by the committee. This vear's plans are much more exten- sive than heretofore, there being 300 ¢hildren to take care of. very one of these children will be picked out by various local organizations from those families which are in need of aid and, in addition, they will be children whose vitality is below par and who might be subject to some pulmonary infection unless the proper care is given them. The camp serves a double purpose—it gives great pleasure where pleasure seldom comes and it aids in disease prevention, | either cause being worthy of support. If it is your desire to aid in this most worthy philanthropy you are urged to send in what contribution {you might wish to make to the Fresh Air fund at The Herald as soon as possible. CATCH BOOZE SHUGGLERS Three Arrests Made And 162 Quarts Confiscated in Raid on British Steamer in Boston. Boston, June 28.—Three arrests | were made and 162 quarts of whiskey | selzed early today when customs of- ficials swooped down upon the Brit- iish steamer Oritani at Long Whart |and found liquor being passed over the side of the vessel to an oil barge The men arrested were Robert Conners, second engineer of the Ori- tani; Chan Wuan, steward, and Free- man Orman in charge of the oil barge. All were charged with smug- | gling. The Oritani arrived here yesterday from Jamaica with a cargo of fruit | Head of Telephone —(;o. Is Il With Typhoid New Haven, June 28.—The f{llness president of the S. N. E. Telephone Co., was announced today. His phy- sicians says that Mr. Moran had been ill several da. TRAFFIC TIED UP. Stamford, June 28.—A broken axel on a car in an east bound freight from typhoid fever of James T. Moran, | Rebels Reported as Unable to Withstand Assault on Four Courts Bailding Much Despite Continuous Rifle, | Artillery and Machine Gun Fire, Casualty List is Believed to be Small Dublin, June 28 (By Associat- ed Press)—An attack begun at dawn today by free state troops on the Irish republican army ir- |iregulars barricaded in the Four Courts at Dublin still was in pro- i|gress at 1 p. m. today. Under 'la heavy fire from rifles and ma- chine guns and of high explosive shells- from small calibred artil- lery the irregular troops under Commandant Rory O’Connor were reported to have been driven to the rear part of the Four Courts building. The be- lief that they could not hold out much longer was expressed in official quarters. i Fowler’s hall in Parnell Square held by the insurgents also was besieged and after fire broken out there shortly after- noon the irregulars evacuated it and moved to a hotel where they began throwing up defenses. Is Historic Building. The Four Courts in Dublin is an imposing classic group of masonry surmounted by a circular tower with a green dome. A Corinthian portice covers the central entrance, and above is a group of statuary. The building has been used for the courts of law, after St. Patrick's cathedral, the castle of Christ chieel had been successively employed Yor the purpose with consideraple ineon- veniehee, It was erected in {796 ‘on the site where once had stood a thir- teenth century convent. Within were the four courts of exchequér, com- mon pleas, chancery and queen's bench. ¥ The Four Courts building was seiz- ed by the insurgent section of the Irish republican army on April 14 with the announcement that they in- ended to utilize it as a permanent headquarters. It was barricaded and barred to outsiders. The agreement between the Collins and De Valera factions preceding the recent negotia- tions had no effect on the occupation the insurgents continuing to utilize the structure. Dublin, June 28.—(By the Associat- ed Press)—A fierce battle has been raging since dawn between the regu- lar Irish republican army troops and the irregular under Rory O'Conner for the possession of the Four Courts, recently seized by the latter. It is be- xlieved the casualties will be large, trench mortars and machine guns are being used. Ambulances Rush About At 8:30 o'clock the battle was still continuing. The copper dome of the Four Courts had been blown in, am- bulances were dashing about in all di- rections and the scene was one of indescribable confusion. The garrisons of the Four Courts and the FFowler memorial were re- plying vigorously to the attackers' fire and refusing all demands to sur- render Artillery is Used About 700 men were engaged om the government side and the rattle of rifie and machine gun fire was punctuated by the explosions of bombs and the occasional booming of 12 | pounder artillery. Orange hall taken over by the in. surgents as a ‘“refuge for Belfast Catholics” was also attacked Newspapermen were not allowed to approach the scenes of operations the surrounding streets being cordoned with troops consequently authentie details were difficult to obtain. Activity Begins Early From the early hours there had been considerable activity by the regular troops in all parts of the ecity, people both afoot and in vehicles be« ing held up and searched for arms. Eighty civilians were observed out- side the Four Courts digging up the road, guarded by an armored car. Five hundred regular troops with armored cars and military ambulances passed through Westmoreland street in Sackville street one party going ine |to Henry street and another into Abe | bey street, from both of which the hear of the Four Courts can be ap- proached Firing Open at 4 a. m. Shortly after 4 o'clock there was a heavy outburst of firing in the neighborhood of the Four Courts, fol- lowed by a loud explosion and a num- ber of rifle shots in quick successiom land it was evident that O'Connor's stronghold was being attacked. Eager preparations were made by {O'Connor’'s forces yesterday and late [1ast night to strengthen their defenses |in anticipation of the attack which | their leader boasted that he desired land did not fear. He has held the [ bullding since the middle of April and has turned it into a fortress by piling sandbags, law books and furniture the first women's match of the inter- |today delaved traffic for a time over|against the windows, barring several national grass court tennis champion- ships here. the New Haven railroad. Both tracks in Selleck's Cut were blocked. (Continued on Twelfth Page). ,