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Evening journal., 1919-09-30
RIBBON OF FOLIAGE
TO GRACE HIGHWAYS
Engineer Lancaster Recon-
mends Landscaping En-
tire Length of State
PARKS FOR TOWNS
ALSO SUGGESTED

Samuel C. Lancaster, consulting en-
ginccr to The Stale Highway Commls-
sion, has outlined to the commission a
comprehensive scheme for the beauti-
ncallon OF the right OF way along the
new State highways Mr.. Lancaster
rcrommends the planting OF trees along
the roads and he suggests that towns
tllrough which the principal Highways
pass create parks to beautfy the lond
scspe.
W each town along the state High
vsy VIII acquire a tract OF land large
croush for park purposes, and beau
tify L by planting grass, flowers,
shrubs and trees in the right way. t
win promote the welfare Of The enlira
community, for the little children. as
well as the larger boys and girls II
tho towns need places FOR Wholesome
outdoor recreation other than the
streets, says Mr. Lancaster in his re-
port to the commission.
a good start has been made in this
direction at Georgetown, and also at
Selbyyille. where bright flowers and a
well-kepi lawn attract the eye. Shade
trees should be added and Fairgrounds
provided for the children. Teler boards,
giant strides and sand piles cost but
little and are worth much. They at
tract the children to the parks, and the
older people will follow.
Concerning the treatment Of the
three trunk highways. eighty feet IN
width north OF Wilmington. lt is my
30 a. h. n. -
islned by grading the roads TO the full
width Of the right Of way and con-
sbucting a combined concrete curb
ard gutter on each side Of the per-
manent pavement. the face OF the curb
10 be twenty feet out on each side OF
the center line. The intervening space
between the cutters and the pavemen.s
30 be surfaced with six inches Of
macsdsm. bound with asphalt or tar.
ine storm wafer sewers 10 be placed In
lie parkings far enough back from the
curb line to provide a space OF eighteen
inches between the outer diameter OF
lae sewer and the inner line OF the
curb. so as 10 make room for poles OF
any kind that pay bo necessary. At
least six or seven feet should be left
Tor parkings between the curb and a
lve-foot sidewalk, the remaining eight
or nine feet TO be grass and planted IN
trees. spaced at regular intervals, Cen
;er Of trees 20 be four feet from edge
Of sidewalk, and placed between the
sidewalks and The properties.
In order 10 meet the varying orig
insl surface Of the ground at the
property line in a graceful way, and
haimonize with nature. retaining walls
should he avoided as FAR as possible,
ihe ground being sloped back and
planted with shrubs adapted TO the
situation. Where retaining walls are
7eCessary, ! would recommend that
ncy be constructed OF dry masonry. 70
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
INQUISITIVE WOMEN
GET CAR NUMBERS

Hello, Hello. Is this the police
station?
Yes"
We'll will you tell me who owns
automobile bearing license No. -2"
This telephone conversation is heard
by the police officials at City Hall on
an average OF ten times day or rather
night, and in every case the inquirer
is weman.
After searching through the records,
the obliging officer, after dispensing the
desired information. thinking that some
accident has ~befallen some one. is greet
ed. with the final thank you"
Then IL dawns ON the officers that
The inquirer was an inqsisitive woman
who saw a car standing in front Of the
home Of her spiteful neighbor.
Evening journal., 1919-09-30

the burdens imposed by this war and
attendant sacrifices.
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
GOVERNOR H0NORED
FOR HIS WAR WORK
speolal 10 The Eyenlng journal.

Special to The Evening journal.
DOVER, Sept Ex-Governor Town
send yesterday received handsomely
engraved certificate in colors enrolling
MIN as a life member Of the American
Patriotic Society, Of New York.
The inscription on the certificate.
follows:
Hon. John G. Townsend, Jr., Of Del
sware, has by inalienable right of the
loiioWlng, participated in the history
making World War against German
autocracy, thus upholdlng the tradi-
tions and honor Of our country and the
unsullied glory Of The American flag.
]. BY stuanchly supporting our
PRESIDENT and the Government Of the
United states in making the world safe
for democracy.
?. BY materially contributing in var
lous ways and patrlotically complying
win necessary wartime measures.
3. BY heroically bearing share OF
Evening journal., 1919-09-30

approximately 250 acres Of land from
,he farmers in that section. At the
point where the canal narrows to its
normal width a steel bridge will be
thrown across, connecting with the
Dutch Neck Road. The bridge will ,be
located one-fourth OF mile northwest
Of the present Port Penn Road. The
abandonment or this highway was
Ecccssilaicd because OF It's flooded and
impossible condition during the great
cr part OF the year.
Since 10 will be necessary for the
Government t6 have the canal dredged,
PARTICULARLY for the thew harbOr
planned, II Is thought that the dirt eX7
cavated will be thrown on the farm
lands adjoining, turning them from
marshes into arabic soil, increasing
their value considerably. Farmers are
already specializing on the possibility
OF manufacturing concerns buying this
improved land for sites and the price
OF land in The Port Penn and Delaware
Cily section IS going higher every day.
The new mouth OF the canal VIII De
about 40 feet from the Fort DUPONT
i icseryatl0n.
The first dredging in the canal Will
be started at Chesapeake City, Md, and
while 10 Is planned TO eventually make
IL a tide wafer canal. IL Will be neces-
sary to keep a sufficient amount OF
water in The canal to float the dredges,
ana for This purpose a new pumping
planl will be erected al Chesapeake
City, TO be electrically driven and to
have q daily pumping capacity OF 90
10000 gallons The wafer VIII be Oh
ta,aed from Back Creek and Bohemia
River. IL is expected to install the new
pisnt in The present building, to which
an addition will be erected.
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
MIssI0NAnY Study CLAss.

NJ the meeIing or the WOmans Ms
slonary Society OF First Presbyterian
Church. last night, a Home Missionary
Study Glass Nns formed which will
meet Wednesday evenings following
prayer service. Christian Americana
zation,' VIII be the text book. The
class will be conduc.A for six weeks.
Mrs. Joseph :. Ham e0Dn presided last
evening and Mrs Robert Magee had
charge OF the devotional exercises.
Following the business meeting
solo WAS sung by Robert Eaton. Toll
stoy's What Men Live BY" was read
by Miss Mary Cornell.
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
FED CARTRIDGES TO FIRE.

Small boys who amused themselves
hy throwing cartridges into bon 1re
on a lot ct Thirtieth and Jefferson
streets on Saturday and Sunday night
startled the neighborhood. The police
on receiving word OF the miniature
bombardment dispersed the youngsters.
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
NURSES ENTTTLED TO V BUTTONs,

All women nurses who saw active
service in the L. s Army between
April G 1917, and November fl, 1918
are entitled 10 Victory Buttons. These
buttons will be given on the presenta-
tion OF discharges at the local recruit
ing station, No. sos Market street.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-30
MAN WHO MU RDERED
 SENATOR IS VICTIM
Robin J. Cooper. Who Killed Scna- tor (armark, in 1908. Is Him.
 self Victim of Violent Death

Nashville, TCnn.. Aug. 30.-- Bearing violence the body of Robin J. Cooper, a Nashville lawyer. who after a sensational trial was acquitted of the murder of former l.. <. Senator Ed today in Richland Creek near here. Cooper had been missing since Thurs day and his body was recovered about 100 yards from a bridge where his deserted, blood -spattered car was found early today. Coopcr's empty pocketbook was found in the ma chine.
 An automobile stopped at the Cooper home Thursday night and ac- cording to the police the occupant sought a fresh supply of gasoline. Mir. Cooper without hat or coat got out his own car to accompany the man to a garage. He had not been seen since. The police are searching for the mysterious man in the other autOm Obile.
 The killing of former Senator Car mack grew out of the race between Carmack and former Governor Pat teISOn TOT government Tn lJUN. | Ol. D. E. Cooper. father of tho young lawyer, was one of the closest advisors of Paterson and i'll feeling between him and Carmack developed during the political campaign.
 After the election the two met on the street and exchanged shots. Young Cooper was with his father and fired the shot that caused Car maCk'S dcat h.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-30
NEW GERMAN ARMY OF 40, coo READY TO MARCH ON RUSSIA
"ROBBERY" WAS FRAMEUP
Connecticut Company Clerk, Who Said He Was Sandbaggctl, Now Admits He Stole Missing S1,OO0.

Bridgeport. Aug. 3O.-CharIes Ben son, clerk at the Connecticut com pany's office on Congress street, who yesterday morning told a sensational tale of being sandbagged and robbed, was. together with George Sicard. a motorman. arraigned in the city court today charged with theft of $1,00O from the Companys funds. Their cases were continued until Septem- bcr under bonds of $5,000 each.
 Benson has confessed that the "robbery" was a frame-up.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-30
SERVICE MEN VOTE TO TAKE PARTIN PARADE, FOLLOWING
 SPIRITED TALK AT ARMORY
CANOE IS FOUND,
 MAN STILL MISSING
New Haven Mystery Not Yet Solved and No Word Has Been Heard
 Regarding Knight.

New Haven, Aug. 30.--An inquiry into the supposed drowning of John Knight, who took Mrs. Gustave Goebel canoeing off the Woodmont that the canoe was washed ashore at Woody Crest and gives rise to supposi- ton that Knight himself may have been picked up by vessel bound for New York City. Cottagcrs at Woody Crest stated today that they saw Il tug mancuvcrng off the break water craft stood by to aid. No particular attention was paid to the incident. Later the canoe came ashore. In 1t were a paddle and a sandwich. Knights family say he took a lunch to eat while canoeing.
 Mrs. Goebel has partly recovered from her experience. While insisting there were two other women in the craft who had checked their street clothes and donned bathing suits, this clothing has not been found and no women are reported to be missing. She recalls little about the upset of the canoe, merely that without W1'n- ing she saw Knight swimming and then she was in the water. If Knight was drowned. it is believed he lost strength in aiding Mrs. Goebel to lock her arm around the paddle which kept her af1oat for a considerable time.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-30

The committees indorsement of MT Palmer's suggestion that fair price commissioner be appointed in each state and fair price committees in the different localities also was an nounced after the conference at which MT. Palmer declared that If satisfac- tory results in the elimination of profteering were not obtained through these instrumentalities the depart ment of justice would handle these questions directly"
 Need of Increased production and greater economy in consumption of necesSarieS of life were urged by the committee as a means of reducing the high price levels.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-30
RECALLS SPY PLOTTING
Investigator Wants pay for Case in Which Farmer Was Murdered After
 Reporting Alleged German Activities

JaffreN, N. H., Aug. 30.-The uneX- plaincd murder of William H. Dea n, q Wcal lthN retired farmer at East Jaf- frey, a year ago, for which no one has yet been brought to trial, was recSiled today With the filing in the federal court of a suit for $400o by William De KerlOr of New York, who seeks to obtain the money from this town in payment for his investigation of the case.
 The death of Dean. whose body was found in d well, was associated with suspected German spy activities. Deans death occurred the night after he reported to the department of jus tiCe having seen mysterious light flashes at East Jaffrey and answering flashes from surrounding mountain tops
New Britain herald., 1919-08-30
PRESSING CHARGED WITH CONTEMPT
 FOR CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEEMEN

by the war department which has been conducting an investigation in France
 The generals refusal led to the is suance of a joint statement this after noon by Representatives Royal C. Johnson and Oscar F.. Bland of the subcommittee in which regret was expressed that there should be COr- hlct between the military and civil au- IhorltieS Of the government
 In d separate statement in which Representative Johnson did not join. MT. Bland declared the generals ac- tion was an example of Indifference and contempt shown during the en- tire war hN the war department to- ward the wishes of the people and their representatives
New Britain herald., 1919-08-30
SOCIALISTS IN FIGHT
Two Delegates at Chicago Convention Attempt to Settle Differences By Using Their Fists.

Chicago. Aug. 3O-Strife developed in the ranks or the socialist party, which preSaged a split, before AdOlph Germer, national secretary, was able to call to order the opening session of the national convention here today. Delegates of the so-Called left wing Of the party were forCibly put out of the hall by policemen because Secretary Germer said they were trying to pack the convention by seating delegates who had no credentials.
 A fist fight between two delega tes threatened for a time to become a free for all affair but the police were able to stop it before more irate left wing delegates could take part.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-30
INCREASED PRODUCTION AND MORE
 ECONOMY IF PRICES ARE TO DROP
State Agencies and Federal Government Begin Co-Or-
 dinated Drive Against H. C. of L.

Washington, Aug. 3o,-Stote agen- etes began funct.onins in close CO., operation with the federal govern ment today in the campaign to reduce Inc cost Of living, as result of the conferences held yesterday with President Wilson and Attorney Gen. Palmer by the committee of six state governors representing the governors national conference.
 Assurances were given the attor- ney general by the conr1ittee that every state agency which could be of service in the emergency would be placed at his disposal for any lnfor- nation or assistance he might desire.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-30
LIE WITT SUES CORMICAN
Another Chapter Is Opened in Con-
 TOvcrSy Existing Between Thcatcr Owner and Lyccum Thcutcr Lessee.

The controversy that has existed for several weeks betweon George Levitt, lessee of tho Lyceum theater, and James Cormican, manager of the players who have been performing at the I-ycoum theater for two months, opened again today when MT. Levitt, through his counsel brought suit against MT. Cormican for $500 alleged damages to the scenery at the thea ter. Judge r. B. Hungerford, rep rcSonting the plaintiff, issued the writ and the papers were served by Deputy Sheriff M. D. StockwcIl. The writ is rcturnable in the city court on the third Monday in September.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-30
Some Express Desire to Hold Out For Money, But Ma jority Rule and Plans Are Continued.
KINNEY QUESTIONS
 MAJOR STOCKWELL
When Some of the Boys Argued for Pay, Mayor QuiGICy Guarantees to Who Marched and Who Felt He Could Not Afford to Give the Time.

The soldiers and sailors of this city at meeting held last evening in the State Armory on Arch street almost to a man decided to parade in uni form next month in connection with the Old Home Week celebration and Welcome to the service men. The session was greatly enlivened by much animated discussion as the veterans argued it out as to whether or not they should march. The chief spokesmen in opposition to having the veterans appear in procession were Joseph I\enney, former private in the Yankee Division, and James F. kiniry, formerly lieutcn Ger aid Crcan. formerly a corporal in the 26th division and JohnstOne Vance, who was in the navy, argued in favor of the parade. The discussion was Drought 10 head when Francis W. PinCheS asked that the house be di- NidCd, those in favor of the parade standing on one side of the floor and those opposed to remain on thc other side. All but handful of men voted in favor of marching.
 Dr. StockwcH Is Elected.
 The meeting was opened by Dr. W llild III VI. SlOckWGlI, WnO eNDla1nGU the purpose Of the session. He said that the meeting had been called to learn the desire of the service boys It was also desired at this time, he said to ascertain how many of the veterans wanted to march. Dr. StOclIWell was elected chairman of the meeting and Clarence Callahan, a sergeant in the Yankee division, was chosen secretary.
 Dyson Explains Plans.
 George u. Dyson, chairman of the committee in charge of tho memo rials delivered q lengthy explanation as to the nature of decorations that are being prepared. He said that court of honor is being erected at Walnut Hill park to do honor to the boys who would never come back. A brass name plate is to be placed on each arch giving the hcro's name, the battle in which he was killed. or place at which he died with the date of his supreme sacrifice. About 12O men, he said, would never return from the SerViCC. A memorial service will be held on the park on Sunday, September 21, at which time the arch will be dedicated to the heroes. The arch is to be dedicated by the sol dicrs.
 Continued on Sixth Page)
New Britain herald., 1919-08-30
MARRIED 52 YEARS
Nr. and Mrs. Willis II. ROdrn of stan ley Street Will Observe Anniversary Quietly.

MT. and Mrs. Willis II. ROden of o62 Stanley street will quietly observe the fifty N-SeCOnd anniversary of their marriage tomorrow. They were mar ried on August 30, 1867, in WaterVille by Rev. w. $. Bell a M ethodist clcr- gyman there. They came to New Brit ain in 1869 and have made their home here since. MT. ROden served one term in the common council as councilman from the second ward. He has also been prominent in fratcrnal circles and was one of the organizers of Er- win castle, K. G. F. They have one daughter, Mrs. Charles F. Jones of Stanley street.
 MT. Roden has been employed con- tinuously at the r. X F. Corbin fac tory since lSSS. going to work there during the week of the great blizzard
New Britain herald., 1919-08-30
11,OOO MAY STRIKE
Miners in Guyam Valley Coal fields Expected to Quit Work for Higher Wages

Charleston, w. Va, Aug. 30.-That coal fields will strike today for higher wages and recognition of a union was the prediction last night Of C. r. Keeney, president of division Y, United Mine Workers of America. He said there were 2,500 miners on strike already.
 Reports Of clashes between mine guards and striking miners in the Lo- gan county coal fields were received by President Keeney last night. A half dozen miners were injured in fighting at Rum Creek. and riots oc- cured at Island Creek and among miners employed by the Monitor Coal company, he said.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-30
WAR DEPT. IS PLANNING
 BIG TRANSPORT RESERVE

Washington Aug 3O.--OrE4ani1 ton of permanent Transport re- serve capable Of carrying 142tO00 troops is proposed by the war de- parlment as part of the army re- orRanlzat1on plan. This reserve, with the regular army transport fleet would make it possible to move an eXpeditionary force of nearly 100000 men immediately on the out break of war
New Britain herald., 1919-08-30
PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD
 STRIKE VIRTUALLY ENDED

Los Angeles, Aug. 3O-VfrtuallH all striking steam road engineers. conductors. brakemen and switch men reported back to work this morning, following a vote 10 dis continue their strikes here which was completed last night.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-30
BACK FROM RUSSIA
Transport Thomas With Rcplnocmcnt Troops Now On Nay Home By Way of Manila.

FladiVostok, Aug. 19, (Ry ASsociat- ed Press )-The American transport Thomas, with 600 replacement troops, arrived here today. The vessel will sail August 22 with GAO American sol dlcrs aboard for Manila by way of NaSasaki, arriving at Sun Francisco in about 45 days. This is the first large detachment of the American force in Siberia to sail for homo.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-30
CLEAN UP w MEXICO
 URGED BYTEXAS COY.
In Face of Mexican Officials He Advocates Intervention
 and League of Nations

sul Gen. Andrew Garcia and other McXica officials.
 "Our glorious victory in the great war has made the world safe for mOCracN," he said. "NoW we must have intervention in Mexico and a league of nations to assure that safety tO every place else in the world. The lives and property of American Citi- Hens should be protected in Mexico and all over the world"
New Britain herald., 1919-08-30

Fl PaSo, Tex Aug intervention in Mexico and the adoption of the league of nations "to make the world safe for American citizcns," were urg- ed by Governor W. T.. Hobby of Texas in a speech last night at d dinner Giv- cn in his honor. The statement was made in the presence of Mexican Con-
New Britain herald., 1919-08-30
Censorship Becoming More Strict - Austrian Peace Terms to Be Presented Tuesday.

Vienna, Aug 2s. (By the Asso- riated PreSs) -- News dispatches from Budapest and editorial comment in Hungarian newspaper generally eX- press the belief that events in Hum gary preS3Ge return to the mon- archicAl form Of government. it being declared the Christion nationalist party are thinly yelled monorchists. There are indications that there is d
New Britain herald., 1919-08-30
IRISH REFRESHMENTS REQUEST AMERICA TO REJECT TREATY: SAY|
 " MAKES ENGLAND TOO POWERFu
SIX DAN DRIVE TO
 RAISE Sfo.O0O FOR

At 12:05 D. m. next WednCS- day, at the IlllS' club, d drive will be started to raise $l 5000 by popular subscription to aid in dcfraNinG the expenses of the old Home Week and Well come Home celebration. Chair man J. (. LOomiS has COmplct- ed arrangement whereby 23 different teams will cHmpalgn for six days in an effort to raise the required amount.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-30
\. BRUCE BIELASKI
 HEADS DELTA TAU DELTA

Boston, Aug. 30.---A. Bruce Rielaski of New York. former chief of the bureau of investigation of the de- partment of justice was elected president of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity at it's national convention tOdDN.
New Britain herald., 1919-08-30
Forces Are Assembled in Lithuania Under Pretense of Preparing to Aid Gen eral kOLchak.

Paris, Aug. 90, (BN the Associated Press A moderately equipped Ger man army of 10000 men has assem- pied in Lithuania and is preparing to march into Russia under the pretense of endeav avoring to reach and help Ad- miral Kolchak. according to Llthuan- ian sources here.
 Word to this effect was brought to Paris hy Chief Engineer Steibiko of the Lithuanian railway system, who declared the Germans talked freely off a coming understanding between Ger many. Russia and Japan. He said the large German forces which have re- occupied Lithuanian territory from which they have been several times ordered away by both the Lithuanian government and Marshal FOcn, were entrcnChng themselves and making preparations for march through Russia. They called themselves TX Ol- chakis' and pretended that their inn mediate object was to reach and CO., operate with the admiralS forces.
 Huns Arc Concentrating.
 The Germans had partly evacuated the region but since August 1, accord ing to M. Steibil<O, they have been concentrating troops anew in western I1ithuani0 with their base at ShaVli, where they also have established a general staff. Their line of oCcupa- tion from north to south is NilkOvishki in the mouth of the DubisSa river; thence to RadNilshkis and on to Jan ishlis. They are under the oStcnsible leadership of the Russian Gen. Berg mann, but their real commander M. Steibko declared, is the German Gen. vOn der GOltz. They control the rail- way lines in all the occupied territory. They number 31.000 Germans and B. 900 Russians, all wearing German uniforms.
 Call Themselves Volunteers.
 The Germans serving in his army called themselves volunteers. said the engineer, and claimed allegiance to the all Russian government, thus pre- tending to be exempt from orders is sued by Marshal Foch or the inter- allied council. Numerous Russian prisoners, he declared, were being sent from Germany to join the army at Shawl. while inth e way of equipment for the army the Germans had brought $500 arplancs, 100 automo- piles and ane armored train into the territory.
 ment at KOVno had sent many notes to the Germans demanding their with draWaI and the allied officials had or dcred them out, they paid no attention tO the demand, he added.