New Britain Herald Newspaper, July 20, 1926, Page 1

Gor- s en- fticer enue street ortney News of the World By Associated Press Connecticut State Library W BRITAIN HERALD Advt. Dept., Hartford, Lonl|. STABLISHED 1870 FALENTINO 13 MAD, ANXIOUS T0 FIGHT hek of Movies Broadeasts Challenge in Newspaper JEL, “AMERICAN STYLE’ ded By Press Agent, He Publicly Resents Chicago Tribune Item Anent Powder Puffs For Lounging’s Rooms, New York, July 20 (®—Rudolph lentino arrived in New York to- y and sald he was itching to fight e man who wrote an editorial nk Powder Puffs” published in Chicago Tribune. he editorial avowed that the ik of the movies “should have en drowned years ago,” and con- ded with “Rudy the beautiful rdener’s boy, is the prototype of P American male”” He admitted ting a letter to the newspaper out it. Says He's Really Mad T'm mad,” Valentino rasped out reporters. I'll make whoever ote that foul stuff look like a full pon, This is no publicity stunt. really mad.” Falentino, interviewed in the Am- ksador hotel, sat in an ea: hair, ck and span, the height of fashion costume, but his eyes flashed. I can’t understand how the editor the Chicago Tribune let that edi- Hal get into the paper. But it is re than a coincidence. This hap- ed before just as I was passing ough Chicago. I read the editor- just before I arrived in Lhicagu. Immediately wrote the letter.” Would Challenge Editor T am not angered by the refer- Men's e to my being the son of a gar- fer,” he added. “What made me d is the whole tone of the in- ing thing. In Italy in the ab- ce of the name of the writer of article the editor may be chal- [ged. I regreg that system is not vogue here.” /alentino made it clear that he ot in arms against the Chicago bune, but merely the writer of editorial. “It might have been tten and slipped in at the last ent,” he said. July 20 (A—Rudolph sheik of the movies, or his name, addressed the newspapers here for a chance to a duel, erican style, with the anony- s writer of an editorial entitled Ink Powder Puffs” in the Sunday e of the Chicago Tribune. powder vending machine! In en's washroom!” the editorial er exclaimed in part: *Homo ricanus! Why didn't someone tly drown Rudolph Guglielmo, s Valentino, years ago?” he editorial outburst was due to opening of a new ballroom, re, in the men's lounge, a slot hine provides powder puffs and der. “Cowardly Writer” alentino was here yesterday en hicago, entino, eone in ers to hding e to New York, and today the| spapers received in the mail a r purporting to have been ed by him and demanding satls- ion, American style, for what letter termed a “scurrillous onal attack upon me, my race, my father's name.” The letter ained that Valentino bore no /ance toward the Tribune but against the “cowardly writer.” call you, in return,” the letter , “a contemptible coward and frove which of us is a better [ 1 challenge you to a personal This is not a challenge to a in the generally accepted b — that would be illegal. But linols boxing 1s legal and so is tling. prefer this test of honor to be te so I may give you the beat- | you deserve’ The challenger, 4, explaining that he was an rican citizen, “I do mot know you are or how big you are his, challenge stands if you are g as Jack Dempsey.” M Tribune editorial concluded: y, the beautiful gardener's is the prototype of the Ameri- male.” 4 “the tino,” ncing ominously letter signed “Rudolph that he i return to Chicago in tPn‘ and in the meantime could be | ssed in care of United Artists | ration, New York. sge Buys Bridgeport Block for Half Million dgeport, July 20 (A—One of ost important center real estate ctions for some time was con ated today whereby the S. 8. 'e Company, operator of a chain all stores, bought for $500,000 itizen's Building at 1025 Main The company has been a ten- the building, which is at Main ‘annon streets, since April 1, Rumors that the new owners demolish the present structure was erected in 1864, and erect block, could not be confirmed. ouis Bandits Shoot hrd, Steal $16,000 Cash Louis, July 20 (P—Five or six s today shot and wounded Morgan, negro messenger of y Trust company, when he re- a holdup, and escaped in an obile with $16,000. The rob- ras at Twelfth street and ngton avenue, a busy corner wholesale district. The mes- |1 was shot in the left leg and p and received scalp wounds itruck over the head with the ended with a postscript | Ammunition Muskogee, Okla.,, July 20 P— severely clubbed by two Muskogee officers who early today became crazed by liquor and ran amuck in three hotels. The officers, Paul Davis, a deputy sheriff, and Ves Cormack, city hotels, battering down doors and firing at guests as they lay in bed. When their ammunition became ex- | haused they beat their victims with | | clibs and smashed windows and fix- | tures. Had to Shoot Davis Fellow officers, responding to a riot call, were forced to shoot Davis him. His condition is critical. Cor- mack was easily subdued and placed in jall. eral other persons are belleved to have been in ported to the police. The more se- verely injured were taken to hospi- tals, while many fled to nearby hotels | or private home: | Officers inves that Davis and Cormack | engaged in liquor raids during the evening. | revealed several empty bottles and a Four persons were shot and wound- | ed, two seriously, and eight others/ de- | several times in a fight to overpower | igating the case said | had been | rch of their automobile | A Wi July 17th verage Daily Circulation For eek Endmg 13’01 6 NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, TUESDAY, JULY 20, 1926. —TWENTY PAGES. Police Raiders, Drunk on Booze They Confiscated, Run Amuck in Muskogee Hotels; Dozen Injured Detective and Sheriff Fire Through Doors and When is Exhausted Beat Clubs—Riot Squad Has to Shoot One Several Times Before He Could Be Overpowered. | quantity of whiskey. jured were believed residents of Muskogee. Shoot Up Hotel Entering a small hotel guests attempting the halls. |tack. | third raid that the riot squad rived and captured them. | Cormack was too dazed this morning and Davis | rational. Shortly captured he said “it would be bet ter if we had both been killed.” Two Severely Wounded Ed. Conw | was severely wounded in trying overpower Cormack. to Mrs. J. M. Roden was shot in the SorenEal But physiclans sald, Iporter and an unildentified man celved slight wounds. il Six of the men most [beaten are: Homer Plttman, liceman, condition serious; and his son, K. Forzly and all of Muskogee, Beajamin Victims With All of the in- to have been shortly secured in raids|after 1 o'clock the pair started shoot- ing through doors, at fixtures and at to escape down They then entered an ad- tective, ran about the halls of the|joining hotel and repeated the at- It was while engaged in their | ar- talk was not after Davis was| . merchant policeman, to! has a chance for re-| A negro| re-| " severely | po-| Tom Smith, owner of one of the hotels, | Butt, “Blackie” Willlams | PLAN TEST TRIAL OF BEER PRODUGT Home Brew, Is Assailed Prohibition Director In Chicago Told To Bring Action Against Archer Products Company At Once To Determine Status, Chicago, July 20 (A—A new test of the ramifications of the Volstead act has been inaugurated by federal authorities here alcoholic product which has already resulted in the selzure of the Archer Products company plant and arrest | of 35 employes. Government attorneys preve the product, is manufactured making be intend to known as “wort” solely for v and therefore is pro- tion of the statutes. " according to U. S. District Jacob Grossman, the ntial to the manut ure of Attorne; | first ess is he | mentation into Vol- would transform it oholic beverage with pre- Officials Much Concerned 20 ¢4P—Proh tlon authorities expressed conce today over the increasing popularity of a “product” which is being &hip- ped about the country in the form of worts and is easily transformed into begr by the addition of yeast. E. C. Yellowley, prohibition ad- Chicago, July 20 () — A wave, prevalent over virtually the entire country from the Rocky Mountains eastward, has sent the mercury to record heights in a num- ber of mid-western localities, and caused more than a score of deaths. In Chicago alone which until yes- terday enjoyed moderate tempera- tured due to the lake breezes, 12 deaths were attributed to the ex- treme heat as the city sweltered in the hottest July 19 in weather bu- reau history. The high mark of 94.2 reached here was far exceeded, however In portions of South Dako- ta, Nebraska, Towa and Kansas, torrid TORRID WAVE SWEEPING COUNTRY; CHICAGO ALONE HAS DOZEN DEATHS ed between 98 and 107, the latter in Mitchell and Pierre, 8. D. Of the other deaths, one was re- ported {n Nebraska, two in Missouri, two in South Dakota, three in Min- nesota, one in Wisconsin and three in Indiana. Promise of relief from heat part- y materialized today with rain in orth Dakota and western sota, ly the entire western half of the cloudless skies with temperatures ranging up to 108 degrees. where temperatures generally rang- | Minne- | For more than 36 hours practical- | country had been sweltering under | ministrator in ( ucts anpam where arrests were Prohibition admin- rators also were instructed today to deny permits to those breweries acturing worts for wholesale distribution. Is Basis of Beer “There s no question ‘worts’ is the basis of beer, Doran, chief prohibition chemist, said today, “and that it is easily transformed into good beer with the addition of a little yeast. It is be- { coming very popular and agents re- port increasing shipments ‘of the | product in five and ten gallon lots In Michigan a court order has been issued enjoining prohibition of- ficlals from interfering in the sale or manufacture of worts, but while declaring worts of itself is a legal product Doran said it has only one use and tha s a basis for beer. but that A, HL WAINRIGHT CHAMPIONS PARK DANCE PAVILION Believes Stanley Quarter Reservation Best Suited to Purpose The possibllity of a municipal {dance hall similar to that now be- |ing used in Colt’s park in Hartford is a matter which will be taken un- der consideration by the park &bm- mission as soon as public sentiment will act as an incentive to the move- ment, Ralph B. Wainright, park superintendent announced today. According to Mr. Wainright there {is & great need for an amusement |park where the younger set may go land enjoy themselves, and it is the policy of the board to make Stanley | Quarter park a location of this type pavilion will be located. Colt's park in Hartford has been {in use for several years and i popularity with the exponents of the |terpischorean art has never dr-‘ |creased. Tne city charges a small | |admission fee which is used to de- tray the expenses of the project. FENNING RESIGNS Commissioner of District of Colum- Dbia, Long Under Fire, to Conclude His Work. Y., (M—Commis- District of Paul Smith's, N. sioner Fenning of the Columbla has resigned. The resignation, it was announced at the executive offices today, was placed in the hands of Attorney Gen- eral Sargent by request of President Coolidge before Mr. Coolidge left Washington. The commissioner, who was under fire in congress at the recent session because of his conduct of war veter- ans gwardianship cases, was request- ed to remain at his post long enough to dispose of some incidental matters with which he was' familiar. It is expected that the resignation will become effective in a few days and that a successor will then be appointed. The commissioners of the district are appointed by the president, sub- ject to confirmation by the state and administer the affairs of Washington. Criticlsm of Mr. Fenning centered about his practice of the law as an attorney. Roosevelt to Be Speaker At Legion Convention Hartford, July 29 (A —Theodore Roosevelt, former assistant secretary of the navy, will address the Ameri- can Leglon of Connecticut at the an- nual convention of the state depart- ment in New Haven August 26. Ac- ceptance of an invitation from the eglonnaires of the state has been received by State Commander Harry C. Jackson of New Britain. Danbury is the first city to an- a revolver. Witnesses said at ve shots were fired. 1 nounce its desire to entertain the 927 convention., of a park as soon as possible. This | |is the place he hopes the dancing | | working on a pipe connection in the 11s | apartment of Mrs. Inez Benson on | the fourth floor when thé explosion King, all of Weehawken. Corbin Avenue Speeding HARTFORD FIRE HERO Emerson Davis Warned Others While Neglect- ing Own Safety Hartford, Conn., July 20 (® — Emerson Davis of Springfield, Mas whose bravery yesterday in warning others of their perll from spreading explosive ethel glect gas made him ne- his own safety, while his in St. burns. Davis had been enveloped by flames after gas from a refrigerating | plant in the Lafayette apartments in | Garden street had been ignited from | a lighted gas range. He was en- gaged in completing installation of the refrigerating plant and was Francis' hospital from his came. His clothing ignited in the burst of flame, but neglecting this because of the realization of possible danger to all the apartment house tenants, Davison ran through the corridors shouting a warning, At the third floor Davis collapsed at the door of Wilfred P. Weaver. JMrs. Weaver and the neighbors put out the flames and treated the burns on the man’s body with olive oil Much of his body was scorched. Davis was taken to the hospital where death came some hours later. The fire damage was trivial and open windows dissipated the gas danger. JERSEY OFFICIAL DIES Thomas F. Martin Was Secretary of State—Was Native of Hartford, Connecticut. Jersey City, N.J., July 20 (P— Secretary of State Thomas F. Martin died today. Mr. Martin was also the publisher of the Hudson Dispatch, of Union City. He was born in Hartford, Conn,, on January 20, 1868, and became publisher of the Dispatch in 1898, Mr. Martin, during his legislative career, distinguished himself as a debater and parliamentarian and was especially active in fighting legisla- tion authorizing abandonment of the Morris canal. He is survived by his widow and three children, John Martin, Mrs. Otto Bennino, Jr., and Mrs. Albert Ended by Police Action Corbin avenue, a heavily traveled street, is being used as a speedway day and night by metorcycles and automobiles, according to complaint to the police today by residents, and the automobile and motorcycle po- DIES FROM INJURIES clothing was afire, dled early today | New e Beverage Authorities here also | the increasing popularity of grape “must’ California. It Is non-intoxicating, at the time of its shipment and do not ferment into wine usually unti many days after it is recelved by the customer. The opinion was ex- pressed that little can be done by federal authorities against these shipments, ! Augustus Brushell, Aged About 80, Explres Suddenly In Hotel At Sey- | mour While On Visit to Friends. Seymour, July 20 (&) — Augustus | Brushell, aged about 80 vears, a for- mer resident of this place for many and recently a' resident of ,was found dead In his |room at a local hotel yesterday afternoon. Mr. Brushell came here | recently to visit among old friends. (He was evidently in the act m dressing when death overtook him. Thousan_d Foot Dam Will |vears | Bristol Waterbury, Conn., July 20 (P—A dam approximately 1,000 feet long land 100 feet wide will be built on |Chiet Rocky river near the point | where it flows into the Housatonic river at New Milford for the propos- |ed hydro-electric development of the Connecticut Light & Power company, Irwin W. Day of Waterbury, vice president of the company, announced today. The dam will impound a reservoir having an area of more than 10 square miles and a capacity of 20,000 kilowatts will operate un- der a gross head pressure of 230 teet. “Wort,” Said to Be Basis of PROSECUTION IS ORDERED in a drive on a non- | use in | He sald that veast and fer- | icago, has been di- | rected to prosecute the Arch Prod- | mentioned | which is being shipped from | £ BRISROL MAN FOUND DEAD Be Built Across River | — — PRICE THREE CENTS FEARS KIDNAPPING OF TWO CHILDREN Father Wants to Take Them Mrs, Sadic DeMaggio Tells Authori- tis Man She Lived With Has Come to Town to Obtain Custody of Youngsters, Detective Sergeant W. P. McCue |and Officer T. C. Dolan made'an un- | successful attempt to apprehend | Frank Mendi of 43 Mllton street, Mother Complains fo Police| POLIGE OUT ON - TRAIL| 'JOHN HURLEY, LEADER | IN POLITICS, PASSES| PUBLICATION OF TREASURY BALANCE REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW: PROTEST BY CIVIC LEAGLE IS MADE IN VAN Waterbury Man Six Terms in State ;mlh Boston, Mass., today, follow: | ing ‘receipt of a complaint at head ' | quarters that Mendi had attempte |to kidnap two children from Mrs.| Sadie DeMa io of 337 Allen st Shortly ter 9 o'clock th fore- noon, inger received a telephon ym Mrs., DeMagglo, | who said she was in front of Cit hall and a man in a taxicab was trying to kill her. She did not give| her name and when S»‘rp:“;ml‘ Patrick J. O'Mara went to City hall, he was unable to find the taxicab or r of the princ ; | short time later, Mrs. DeMag- glo, accompanied by t women, came to police h and told her story to Sergeant Cue. She said Mendi is the fi of the two children w h were bo {to her some time ago, although and Mendi were not married. He i attempting to gain custody of the children, but she has repulsed him and today he threatened to take them by force, she said. TREASURY REFUTES | CHURCHILL'S CLAIM : A Senate Waterbury, (#—John entury July 20 for a q one of the most Hurlay, of a active figures in the ical life of Waterbury six terms pron ber of the state senat hom ley pol and for a most mem- , died at his here this morning. Mr. Hur- liad been ill for two years Mr. Hurley served as of the board of alderm a n here for | 20 years and was long leader of the | old fifth ward. He was known to control more votes than a {man in Waterbury in a position to tween 500 and 1,000 votes in a loc election. John Hurley senate in 1907, 1915, 1917 and long term of service ocratic sixteenth district he was on his feet to speak proba more than a score of times was, nevertheless one of th u"w ing figures in the senate, e | cially in those sessions which v | not limited in time by the went 1900 to th 1911, and in from the all his dem 1919 never | ment to the constitution. Assistant Secretary Coun-| ters England’s Analysis | With Figures | state highway Washington, July 20 (®—The re- marks of Winston Churchill, han- | cellor of the British exchequer, on Secretary Mellon's analysis of Eng- land's debt' to this country were countered today by the treasury | | with figures. | In support of Mr. Mellon's state- ment that “England borrowed a Jarge proportion of its debt to us | for purely commercial as distin- uished from Wwar purposes, cting Secretary Winston offered an item- ized account of Great Britain's $7,200,000,000 expenditures in the | country during the war. | He declared the figures spoke for themselves and in th psence of | Secrotary Mellon, who is en route to Europe for his vacation, he de- clined to comment on the assertion of Mr. Churchill before the house | ot commons yesterday, that Mr. | | Mellon might have been misquoted or misled in his recent discussion nf‘ the W m"d war deb J Mr. Winston took exception to t chancellor’s declaration that Eng | fand spent about $3,000,000,000 of lits “own independent resources” here. In the table of figures he ftemized he payment of only $760,000,000 | by cash from Britain’s ‘own inde- pendent resources’. N0 TRACE OF FISHERMEN Toster And Ashley, Missing After Storm Off Branford, Now Believed Tost In Sound. New Haven, July 20 (P) — After | combing the waters of Long Island { Sound in and around the Thimble | Islands off the Branford shore, searchers today abandoned hope | that Charles Poster and Jack Ashley, missing from Stony Creek after Sun- day's storm were alive. A watch s also kept on the Long Tsland | | shore across the Sound but there was no trace of the men’s hoat, A pair of oars picked up adrift were | sald by Mrs. Ashley not to belong to the boat which her husband used. London, July 20 (A—A bid for world-wide cooperation of foreign goveenments in the enforcement of prohibition in the United States may be the outcome of the present Anglo-American discussion here, if plans materialize as anticipated by Washington. In the event an agreement is reached with the British, it is con- sidered likely that other govern- ments, particularly of the European continental countries, will soon be approached by the United States with a view to opening similar dis- cussions designed to bring about in- ternational understandings which ultimately would deal a death blow to the rings of trans-oceanic boot- leggers. Brigadier General Lincoln S. An- drews, American prohibition en- forcement chief, said to the Associ- ated Press today: “If we are syccessful in our pres- ent mission, it is qujte probable I feel that other governments may be appealed to, to give ear to our plead- ings to interrupt the activities of the rum-ruhners who ‘lgve constantly ‘broken our law licemen have been instructed to put a stop to it. This is a question, however, which must be decided by Waghington, he Andrews May Seek World-Wide Aid in Enforcing Prohibition in U. .| | pointed out. As it would entail con- | siderable diplomatic correspondence | prior to the initiation of actual ne- gotiations. | “In view of the fact that our mis- | on came specifically to confer with | he British,” General Andrews add- ed, “the present delegation would scarcely be in a position to continue any such negotiations in any other quarter."” # HIGH TIDES July 21 (Standard Time) New Haven: 6.54 a.m. 7.19 p.m. New.London: 5.44 a.m. 6,08 p.m. * * %) THE WEATHER Hartford, July 20—Forecast for New Britain and vicinity: Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday; probably local thunder showers; somewhat warmer tonight (S e S—— ! win | there | to n | Vinton recently took the Hurley received, however, greater publicity during the administration of Governor when there was an of the a B m\wu”‘ ministration of the department under Commissioner James H. MacDonald, of New Haven, s¢ having made certain statements in which he conveyed the impression that were efforts to induce him to along lines which have ‘c resistance to of makin, highway de- tion vote would the governor's changes in the partment. Mr. Hurley® was liked by icans as well as ¢ in attendanc 1 cept when practical jokers would tell him that on the morrow he might be called to preside over th body.body. As the senator did no relish the idea of taking the presid ing officer’s chair he would miss that day's session. Being for yed ideas state repub- s and he time ex- in complete control of the senatorial | | district, his renomination and re- election were looked fotward to long |in advance of the campaigns. HAGKNEY LEADS GOLFERS M In Tournament At New Haven Golf Links, New Haven, Ju his morning round of 18 holes in one stroke bett n Par, D. D. ney of the Merrimack Valley club, Methuen, Mass,, led the field of pro- fessional golfers at the end of 54 holes today, in the annual tourna- ment of the New England Profes- sional Golfers association for cham- plonship honors. Hackney went out In 33 and came home in 37, a total of 70 which was added to his 147 for 36 holes played yesterday. On the 1Sth hole today the gallery expected him it in five but he had one bad putt which cost a stroke. The par for 18 holes is 71. Donald Vinton, of Plymo , with 219 for his total next o Hackney and Willie m,.z of Worcester, stood third v Vinton also had 147 at play yesterday and Ogg had Massachu- setts open champlonship, having crowded Hackney for the honor, and 1 18 holes this afternoon of both was keenly watch- 149, Will Not Push Ban on South End Left Turns Relative to the reported opposi- tion to the proposed traffic regula- tion which would prohibit left turns from Elm street into Park street and from Park street into Franklin square during the noon and supper hours, Alderman David L. Nair, chairman of the ordinance commit- tee, said today he will not at to push the matter. The police department ommended that the lef has rec- turns be | prohibited to expedite the handling of traffic in rush hours, but em- ployes of the Corbin Cabinet Lock and the P. & F. Corbin factories are reported to be opposed to the rec- ommendation. Y ALLE THIEF Two rugs which were missed from property of Patrick about a year had beery exam- ined by a man who was making a rugs to be cleaned, were taken by Edward Sanson, who is in jail in Bridgeport for complicity in automobile thefts, a barn on the Nolan, 56 Brook street, ago, soon after they house to house canvass for aceording to the state police. Officer Paul Lavan gvas in city on the matter. son admitted the theft automobiles in this city, Served | <, Professional Romps Into Lead | 0 (A—Sshooting | empt | this It is sald San- He 1s also sald to have admitted theft of two OCTOGENARIAN FALLS, BREAKS BOTH ANKLES Mrs. Ellen F. Brooks, 82, Injured at High Street Home Mrs. Ellen F. old, mother of Park man Willia Brooks, 82 Board ( Brooks of 48 High d New Britain hospital as the result of a unday night down the rear her son’s home on High street, where she has been making her home. Both ankles were broken fall, it was learned at the hos- | pital today. years am F, street, Ge fall stairs of is confined to n the Reform Element Ob- jects To Newspaper Practice Which Is En- couraged By United States Government. Gambling on Figures Can- not Be Stopped Because No Statute Is Violated, Department of Justice Finds. BY GEORGE H. MANNING Mr. Brooks, who with his famlly | is vacationing in Maine, hurriedly left for this city yesterday and fs | cxpected to arrive today. Reports at the hospital 3 t Mrs | Brooks 1is restin ably and | ioing well under the handicap of | ed age Mary Ziegler of 132 Whiting confined to her bed with an her leg, sustained in a fal | Friday. Mrs /m:ur is 7 ! | ‘TWO WOMEN INJURED N WALNUT HILL PARK CRASH —_— | Mrs. Carrie Winchester And Dflu;:lh‘ il i ter, Esther, Victims of Collision [ of Automobiles. Automobiles driven by Gennette of 1 and David W. stre Fred J. Main street ichester of 131 Lincoln t collided last evening In Wal- | nut Hill park, and Mrs. ie Win. chester, who was in one of the suffered a cut on the jcessitated th cars, d that ne- | of » stitches, | Her dat » Miss Esther Winches- ter, abrasions about th |n face. Dr. P. W. Fo: tended Mrs. Wincheste were damaged Supernumerary Offi- cer Charles McGrath, who investi. gated, reported no cause for police {action. An automobile driven by Pasquale oifietc of 21 Arch street struck E ner Heltman, aged 10, of 141 A\Lun‘ treet, about 5 o'clock last evening, but did net Lurt him, according to | report to the police, Mr. Soffiete | [said the boy ran from the sidewalk | into the street .A@(l was struck by the left front fender. Henry Trinity street struck a | vele on which Oscar Futterleid of 161 Curtis street w riding and |broke the rear wheel at the corner | of Main and West Main streets yes- terday forenoon, Zehrer had stopped |at the red light signal and when he [started, his car struck the bicycle. He had the damage repaired. chrer of 61 | \PARKING BAN T0 GIVE ROOM FOR FIRE TRUCK Aerial Ladder At ll(‘xldr(lmrlt'r\‘\ Needs More Space To Swing | Around Onto Main St. { That an amendment to the rec- | ommendation of the ordinance com- | | mittee relative to parking and traf- | regulations will be offered at {the council meeting tomorrow night | |to prohibit parking on the west side | {of Main street, from Myrtle street| outherly to a point in front of the, Quality Jewelry store, was learned | today. Councilman Samuel Sablotsky of | |the sixth ward said his attention has been called to the danger created by the aerial ladder from the cen- tral fire station turning into Main street from Commercial street, when cars are parked on the west side of Main street. If parking was not allowed there, considerable room | would be available for the ladder to {make the he states. NICKEL PLATE MERGER New Terms Approved by Directors of Pere Marquette Upon Recom- mendation of Committee New York, July 20 (P—New terms red by the Van Sweringens for Imvlmlon of the Per ) qgette rail- way in the Nickel Plate merger were approved by the directors today up- on recommendation of a special sub- committee. The principal points are that prior preference stock will receive in ex- change the same amount of six per cent preferred stock of the new Nickel Plate company, or at the op- tion of stockholders, the same amount in Chesapeake and Ohlo five per cent guaranteed stock. The praferred stock of the Pere Marquette will receive 90 per cent of six per cent new Nickel Plate pre- ferred, or at the option of stock- holders, at the end of one year $95 in cash, plus accrued dividends at the rate of 5 per cent. |cerning its flle, |have been | eral | bre: Hhm i swing in either direction, | u of N. B. Herald.) ashington, D. C., July 20—Regu- lar publication of the balance of the United States treasury is required by the United States constitution |and by several acts of congress, is a practice which has been followed since the organization of the treas- ury, is of great benefit to bankers and financial interests, and no sug- gestion has ever been made con- lity. These facts were made plain by ury officlals today in response to a special inquiry prompted by the threat of the Civic Safety league of New Britain to have the publieation of the daily treasury balance stop- ped as illegal. At many perfods durlng the cen- tury and a half -of the treasury's tr |existence the treasury balance has been made a subject for gambling, |and attempts to stop the gambling made from different sources, bt no official suggestion |has ever been made that the pub- lication of the balance be stopped. The method wused by gamblers using the treasury balance is similar to that used by passengers on ocean liners in betting on the distance the |ship will travel during the day or {by miners in Alaska betting on the {exact hour when the jce will break " lin the Yukon. A pool is formed ally at 50 cents an entry, and ember has a guess as to the igures or the last four fig- s in the next treasury balance. » bettor making the closest guess wins the pot. Cannot Be Stopped Many times this pragfice has been | called to the attention of the treas- ury, but it is not within that de- partment’s jurisdicion and the de- partment of justice has found that the gamblers do not violate the fed- lottery acts, do not use the United States mails, do not operate in interstate commerce, and are king no law enforceable by the federal government. The publication treasury balance is as old as the treasury itself. In fact, the United States constitution, in article I, sec- tion 9, says: "A regular statement and account of the receipts and ex- penditures of all public moneys lvc published from time to of a periodical | tim This provision does not use the word balance and neither do various | 1aws dealing with the matter, but it | 15 a recognized practice of account- ing to figure the balance in every statement of receipts and expendi- tures. First Law Requiring Report In 1791 congress passed a reso- lution requiring that the secretary of the treasury make an annual re- port to congress of the condition of the treasury during the previous fiscal year. This resolution was supplanted by a law in 1884 and such an annual report has been made every year. In 1544 a law was passed that a complete statement of the public nances be printed every quarter in t least one daily newspaper in the city of Washington, and that on the first of every month the secretary of the treasury should publish in one paper the last preceding week- ly statement of the condition of the treasury. These two laws are still on the statute books, but the statements are no longer published in the form of pald advertisements, as it is held that the provisions of the laws are met by the publication and public circulation of the dafly treasury statement issued by the government printing office. Useful for Business Men | This daily statement, which in- cludes the balance, was first kept in manuscript form simply for the information of the secretary of the treasury. During Grover Cleveland's first administration, about 1885, |and after the establishment of the | government printing office, this daily statement was got out in printed form for distribution throughout the treasury department and to other government officlals or others interested. Its value as a financial and business index was soon recognized and its publication became general. The daily treasury statement in its present form is a four-page printed leaflet giving a complete summary of the day's transactions of the public funds. Financial papers publish large parts of it daily. Gambling Practice Old The practice of betting on the exact figures of the treasury balance Common shares of the Pere Mar- quette will be exchanged share for share for Nickel Plate common, goes back to the time when the (Continued on ‘age 18) i