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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-07

IL Is Jazz music robbing the
terpsichorean art Of all Its
grace?
Are we about to have a national
school Of dancing similar to the Rus
nan ballet?
These were only three OF suncry
pertinent questions propounded BY
some four hundred dancing masters
during their recent convention IN the
Hotel Astor. II it had the habit OF
working. Broadway might have
taken fright when these dancing eX-
per.s put their heads togcther-or
rather their heels-and SAID that
things must be thus and 50, and
even passed a resolution saying they
would do their best to cut out the
shinmy and the jazz if only the
Methodist Church would take It's
ban off dancing. e
For the life of them thes visitors
from all over the country could not
See any grace in the way New
Workers wiggle their shoulders and
their hips and glide through the
mazes of the dancec IN death
clutch, TO the syncopations Of popu-
lar Jazz music. They came together
eager for reform and loud IN protest
over the decadence Of the modern
dance hall and the demcra.izlng IN
fuences that have crept surreptl-
tously in and started a canker IN the
heart Of the dance. They blamed 1t
largely on the popular music, and
sighed a little over the half-for-
gotten strains Of the beautiful Blue
Danube" to which grandmother
valtzed herself to standstill. They
passed a number of resolutions, call
ng for civic and national censorship
u the modern dance. and pledged
themselves to work in their individ-
IA! spheres for a higher standard Of
dancing and music.
In addition, they made some not
very complimentary remarks about
the sort Of thing that can be seen
any day on Broadway, when the
chorus girls are not on strike. They
wen went so far as to blame the
Gay White Way for what they called
MS wild, suggestive music, with
NE wiggly squirms in it," and The
pctesque and immoral dancing that
passes for art" One Of their num-
or had religiously attended New
FORK theatres for three months so
nat he could give the convention the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-07

benefit Of his conclusions, and, IN
nutshell, they were simply this; lie
had not seen or heard anything that
he though. could really be classed
as dancing or singing. He found
shimmyinc wherever he went, and ne
heard the bleating Of the saxophone
and kindred instruments until he
could stand it no longer. This self
appointed investigator Is man who
has travelled the world over and
studied the dancing of Russia and
France. He frankly believes that
Americans are as untutorcd as IL
fants in the art Of dancing. but that
they have a great future III this d.
rection. If they had a spark Of real
art in their souls. he argued, they
never would endure the sort Of
thing they hurrah and pay for see
ing on Broadway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-07
Shin1n,y

Now to return to the shimmy-
which, after all, was what most ex-
cited the dancing masters-it first
came to life in a negro dance hall in
the West, and this, they claim, is one
score against it. Moreover, they
cannot see that it has solitary
commendable feature. 1t offends
artistically and morally. and one and
all Of them have discountenanced
it, along with dancing vagaries Of a
similar kind. For, after all, it would
be futile to refuse to dance or teach
the shimmy while other abuses just
AZ serious continue to flourish. So
they came down with the gulllotlne
on anything that could be termed
suggestive dancing, and drew up
charts to be hung in dancing schools
and dance halls all over the country,
with the following rules for what
they term correct position;
/. The mans right hand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-07

appurtenances Of city life. TIE
shimmy surely would not have the
ghost of a chance, they argue, if Pat
Murphy might be expected IN any
minute with his shillalah to show
them how they do "a bit o a dance
in an Irish shtreet.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-09-07
Wrong, say the dancing masters

no NEW WORKERS know
how to dance?
L. Is Jazz music robbirg the
terpsichorean art Of all its
New Britain herald., 1919-06-17
HUNS WILL NOT SIGN,
 CONFERENCE OPINION
Of All Delegates Questioned, Only One Thinks Treaty
 Will Be Accepted.

Paris, June IT, (HaVas. "A major ity of the members of the peace con- ference are of the opinion that Ger many will not sign the peace treaty, according to Marcel Hutin of the Echo de Paris, who made a canvass of a number of the leading personalities of the peace making body. Only one of these leaders, M Hutin declares, expressed the opinion that the Ger mans would accept the revised treaty. This member, however, is one whose opinion, the writer says, he holds in the greatest esteem.
 The delegate in question, Hutin ex- plains, based his opinion that the Germans will sign the treaty on the fact that they have knowledge that at yesterdays meeting of the council of four a com plete agreement was reach ed on the consequences which follow Germany's refusal of the peace prof fered. They were aware, the delegate pointed out, that peace would be inn posed by force in accordance with President Wilson's Baltimore speech, and that orders had been given for an allied force of 600,000 men supported by heavy artillery of hitherto unre- vealed power, to begin an advance on the morning of June "A.
 Confronted by such realities, which alone count with them, the German government and the national assem- bly, at Weimar in the delegates opin- ion would decide to sign the treaty.
 The newspapers today, the IIavas agency's summary of the comment shows unanimously express approval of the strong memorandum Premier Clemenceau addressed to the German delegation. Some of them regret that certain of the cornerstone were made, but they are one in expressing belief that the Germans faced as they are by the universal desire for peace and with their knowledge of the super iority of the allied forces. will sign the treaty within the time limit
New Britain herald., 1919-06-17
INSANITY WILL BE
 GILLIGAN DEFENSE
Taking of Testimony in Famous Mur- der Trial Begun Today in Middle
 sex County Court.

Middetown, June 17.-Mrs. Amy E.. Archer Gilligan, having pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder of Franklin R. Andrews of Cheshire Dy poison while at the Archer home for elderly people in Windsor was placed on trial for the second time today. The belief is held that the defense will be that of insanity. Ten witness es were called and gave their testi- mony which was similar to that given by them in the first trial. Counsel for Mrs. Gilligan did not cross-eN- anime to any extent. At a short re- cess about II o'clock MT. Holden and MT Forward, for Mrs. Gilligan, had a conference with the court but when Judge Keeler took his seat again the taking of evidence was resumed.
 Mrs. Gilligan and her daughter, Mary, sat close by her lawyers. The witnesses up till lunch were George R. Johnson, Albert Rice, Edward D. Moon and Warren J. Andrews Ca cousn) of Cheshire, George F. Car penter of Meriden, Howard A. Fran cis of WallingfOrd, Joseph B. Francis of Wallingford, Samuel B. Hall and his wife Anna of Hartford, and James Bennett of Meriden.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-17
CANADIANS ROUND UP
 STRIKE AGITATORS
Government Officials and Mounted Police Make
 Successful Raids.

Winnipeg, June 17.-Ten strike leaders were arrested in their homes here early today and transported in automobiles to some place, presum- ably Stormy Mountain, by government police officials. Other arrests are re- ported to have been made in Calgary and other western points at the same time.
 Simultaneously with the arrests of the strike leaders, the Royal North west mounted police raided the labor temple from which the strike has been conducted. Considerable litera- ture, said to be of a Bolshevist nature, was seized, the police breaking down doors and windows during the raid.
 The official list of the persons ar rested includes R. B. Russell Rev. Vim. Ivens, R. F.. Bray. George w.. Armstrong, Aldermen John Queen and A. A. Heaps and four Russian agita- tors. The arrests and raid were made between and o'clock this morning.
 Russell is secretary of the Metal Trades Council and has been consid- cred the leader of the strike commit tee. IVens is publisher of the Western Labor News. Bray is the leader of the returned soldier faction which en- dorsed the strike. Armstrong is an official of the Brotherhood of Carpen- ters. Mrs. Armstrong has been ar rested twice since the strike began on charges of disorderly conduct in con- nection with the activities of strike picketing. Alderman Queen is adver- Using manager of the Western Labor News. Heaps has been connected with the strike committee.
 The men quietly submitted to ar rest, officials said. The raid was con ducted by Inspector w. A. Green of the city police and Inspector B. Meand of the Royal Northwest mounted po- lice. Winnipeg police assisted in the raid on the labor temple.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-17
HARTFORD ICEMEN
 NOW IN WRANGLE
Refuse to Open Municipal Stations AIdcrmanic Committee May Act
 On Own Initiative.

Hartford June 7.-FOllOwing the refusal yesterday of the Hartford Ice dealers to open municipal ice sta tiOns here in accordance With an agreement made with the aldermanic ice committee today an- nounced it had contracted for the de- livery in Hartford of , tons of ice and that this would be sold at four stations this afternoon at 50 cents per 100 pounds.
 Alderman William Raphael, chair man of the aldermanic committee, has asked for a conference with the water board for this evening to ascertain whether or not that body has the legal right to finance the committee from municipal funds in a project to con- tract for and sell ice at these stations throughout the summer.
 The present price of ice delivered at the door is so cents per 100 pounds. The ice dealers gave the alleged short age of ice as their reason for dec<in- ing to open ice stations.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-17
LINEMEN RECEIVE
 INCREASE IN PAY
Connecticut Light X Power Company Grant Demands of Men and
 Boost Salaries

Saying that it is almost impossible to make ends meet with their present wages, linemen in the employ of the Connecticut Light l& Power company recently presented a request to the concern for an increase in salary. Su- perlntendent B. II. Gardner gave the men an audience and their request was carefully considered by the direc- tors of the company
 An increase of five cents per hour was granted the men today. First class inCmen will now receive approx imately 60 cents per hour. In discuss Ing the wage situation this morning, superintendent Gardner said that in 1914 the company paid linemen only 25 cents per hour in comparison with 50 cents, the present wage.
 There are about 15 lnemen en- ployed by the company and Superin- tendent Gardner said that the increase will not effect the rates.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-17
HALF MILLION LOSS
 IN ALBANY BLAZE
Interior of Kcc1er'S Famous Hotel Is Totally Destroyed Early This
 Morning.

Albany, N. Y, June 17.-The in terior of Keeler's hotel, a hostelry known throughout the country was destroyed by fire in less than two hours early today. The 226 patrons, all men, escaped. One fireman was buried beneath falling walls and killed. The loss is estimated at more than $500,O0O
 The blaze of unknown origin, was discovered shortly after 8 a. m. in the cabaret, building which adjoins the sleeping quarters on the south. For a time it was confined to this building. This gave opportunity to rescue the patrons many of whom gathered, scantily clad. in the main lobby of the hotel only to be driven out into the streets subsequently,. Others who remained in their rooms to dress were later forced to throw their suit cases from windows and make their exit by way of fire es- capes.
 Miss Anna Biggam, telephone oper- ator, remained at her switchboard, summoning patrons from their rooms until she was overcome by smoke.
 The buildings were five stories high and of brick construction.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-17
WON'T REPEAL PROHIBITION
House Judiciary Committee Votes 10 to 3 Against Recommending Repeal of Ban on Wines and Beer.

Washington, June 17.-By a vote of mittee refused today to adopt a mo- ton of Representative Igoe democrat from Missouri, to recommend repeal of wartime prohibition in so far as it affects light wines and beers. Joining MT. Igoe in supporting the motion were Representative Gard, democrat, and Clason, republican.
 The committee, which is consider ing a bill by Chairman Volstead for enforcement of national prohibition accepted the section defining intoXi- eating liquor as that containing OnC- half of one per cent. of alcohol after amending il so as to name specifically as intOXicants alcohol. brandy, WhiS- key, rum, gin, beer, ale, porter and wine
New Britain herald., 1919-06-17
Sell Idl ives.
 RcpriSals Arc Feared.
Mexican Government Quiet.

Mexico City June 16, (By The As sociated Press )-The Mexican gov ernment has nothing to give out for publication regarding the crossing of American troops from El Paso into JuareZ, according to a staten ent made tonight at the presidential of fees by Gen. Amanda, Presid lent Carranza's chief of staff. One rumor was that Candido Aguilar, cOntiden- tial ambassador of President Carran- in the United States stated he had made representations to the state de- partmcnt in Washington regarding the incident. The tone of official dispatches seemed to indicate that Mexican government officials on the border accepted the American claim that entry of Mexico by American troops was for the purpose of pro- tecting American lives across the frontier.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-17
CITY EMPLOYE KILLED
James GcncStro of Lawlor Street Meets Death When He is Knocked
 From Scat of Wagon-NccIl Broken

, James Genestro of 123 Lawlor street, a teamster employed by the water department, was instantly killed about S:30 o'clock this morning in the dump on West Main street near the Black Rock bridge. Genestro was at work hauling catch basin covers and as -he drove his team in the dump one of the wheels passed over a large boulder causing him to fall from the seat. The rear wheels passed over his neck, breaking it, causing instant death. Medical Examiner Elcock viewed the remains and gave permis- sion for their removal Larai X Co., took the body in charge to prepare for burial.
 The dead man was married and besides his wife, he leaves two chill dren He was an excellent workman and of powerful physique.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-17
PLAYGROUND APPOINTMENTS
Commission Names Workers
 Grounds for Coming Season

The public amusement commission held a meeting last evening and se- lected the workers at the various grounds during the coming seaeson John F. Rourke will be the general supervisor. Others who will work are: Misses Grace Burns, Mae Cox, Florence Dougherty, Mae Begiey and Laurene Mouat and Messrs. Francis kgan, Walter KOpt, Joseph Kehoe, D. WasNOWtz and Harry Ginsberg.
 The commission will contribute a trophy to the winner of the cham piOnship in the Industrial Baseball league. The plans for the Fourth or July celebration were discussed and 1t was decided to hold field sports tor playground children, baseball game and a band concert in the afternoon. The arrangements for the celebration will not be made until the common council takes action.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-17
WILSON PLANS TO
 RETURN NEXT WEEK
II Germans sign Treaty He Will Prob ably Leave On Tuesday or We'd
 ncSday-WiIl Address Congress.

Wilmington, June 17.-President wilson hopes to leave Paris for Wash- lngton on June "A or 25 if the Ger mans sign the peace treaty.
 immediately after his arrival in Washington, the president will address congress. After clearing up pressing official business he will start on his
 swing around the circle' early in July.
 It was said at the White House to- day that the president expected to spend three weeks on his speaking tour explaining the peace treaty and the league of nations covenant The itin- erary has not been announced but he expects to visit the principal cities over the country.
 The president has made known a desire that his audiences during his tour be composed largely of oppon- entS of the league of nations plan rather than it's supporters. He also has informed White House officials that he may discuss the league cove nant in public addresses during his visit to Belgium this week.
 Should he leave Paris a week from tomorrow, the president should ar rive in Washington about July 8. He will present the revised draft of the peace treaty to the senate and will discuss the treaty and league covenant in an address to a joint session of the senate and house.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-17
LEAGUE OF NATIONS | ARGUMENT 0N AGAIN
 Debate on KnOX'S Resolution Opposing Covenant Begins
 OPPONENTS ARE LINING UP
Senator Knox and Senator McCumber
 Ready For Battle-COntroyersy Is Expected to Last For Many Days Want League and Treaty Separated.

Washin ngton, June 17.-The senate fight over the league of nations en- tered new phase today with the be- ginning of debate on Senator KnOxs S resolution, a former secretary of state, proposing that the senate formally ex- press unwillingness to accept the league covenant as it now is interwov- en with the terms of peace. The de- bate is expected to last for many days and to develop some of the bitterest passa ges yet produced by the treaty fight.
 Senator Knox was ready to open the debate and Senator McCumber of North Dakota, another republican member of the foreign relations com mittee. expected to make the first spech in opposition.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-17
GERMANS GET MANY SHIPS
If Peace Treaty is Signed, 36 Per Cent. of Merchant Ships Arc Hers to Use for Two Years

Paris, June 1T.-AmOng the conces- sions contemplated for Germany in case she signs the peace treaty, it was learned today is the use of 36 per cent of her merchant ships for two years. Other probable concessions would be permission for her to dispose of her gold reserve and to purchase the Min cite ores necessary for smelling her own iron ore.
 The French government today eX- pressed regret over the demonstration against the Germans. Premier Gle menceau is writin ga letter of apology to Count VOn RrockdOrff- Rantzau.
 It is reported that the prefeCt of po- lice at Versailles may possibly be re- moved. The demonstration has sev- eral phases but was confined mostly to jeering the Germans.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-17
SIGN UP FOR OVERSEAS
Edward Carroll Selects Field Artillery and Frederick Prcisser Chooses Tank Corps.

Sergeant BeaudOin, local recruiting officer, has accepted the enlistment of two more local boys for three years service with the army overseas. They are Edward J. Carroll of 1O2 Sexton street. field artillery, and Frederick Preisser of Chapman streeet, tank corps Carroll is a brother of Joseph and James Carroll recently, returned with the 26th division.
 Sergeant Beaudoin again requests all ex-service men to leave their dis charges with him if they desire a service button given out by the gov crnment. These must be left at the office by tomorrow. night as the gov ernment agent will be here to cer- tify them on Thursday morning.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-17
ATTACK AMERICAN TRAIN
70 Bolshevists Hold Up Cars-One Russian Killed But No Americans Are Injured.

Vladivostok, June 12 (By the As sociated Press) ).-Seventy Bolsheviki attacked a train including American hospital and mail cars, near Spassk, north of Nladivostok, last night They compelled the train to stop by loosen ing the rails. Shots were fired into all the cars and one Russian was killed None of the Americans was injured.
 The attack occurred on the section of railroad guarded by the Japanese and Japanese endorsements were sent to the scene today.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-17
39f GET DIPLOMAS.

Northampton, Mass, June IT, Three hundred and ninety-one Smith college students received their diplo- mas at the commencement exercises held in John Green hall today. The commencement oratiOn was delivered by Dean Virginia C. GilderslceVe of Barnard college.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-17
Several Men Fined.
Wage Increase Sought.

Stonington, June 17.-Employes of the American Velvet Co. who are members of the local weavcrs' union have made demand for an increase of 30 per cent. in wages Clarence Wimpfheimer Of New York, who is one of the officials of the company . has arrived here to treat with the em- ployes. It is understood that a com promise will be made and that the velvet workers will be granted a sub stantial increase.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-17
MEXICO MAKES NO
 COMPLAINT AS YET Americans Living Across Border
 Fear Villa ReprisaIs CARRANzA NOT EXCITED Opinion Seems to Be That Mexican Government Has Accepted Act of U. $. Troops As Necessary to Pro- tcct Lives of Americans.
MEXICO CONSIDERS
 U. S. CROSSING AS
 ACT OF AGGRESSION.

Washington, June 17.-'The government and people of Mex icO consider as a violation of Mexican sovereignty the cross ing of United States soldiers into Mexican territory" Gen. Candido Aguilar, confidential am bassador of President Car ranza, declared late today in a formal statement issued at the Mexican embassy.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-17
APPEAL FOR IRELAND
American Federation of Labor Adopts Resolution Urging Hearing at
 Paris Peace Conference

Atlantic City, June IA resolu- ton urging congress to recognize the Irish republic and recommending that representatives of the Irish re- public be given a hearing at the Paris peace conference, was adopted today by the American Federation of Labor in convention here. The memorial placed American organized labor as being in favor of seIf-determination for Ireland
New Britain herald., 1919-06-17
All I. $. Boys Back.

El PasO, Tex. June 17.-After three days of intense excitement and fighting in and near Juarez, the bor- der resumed it's routine today with no indication of an imm ediate re- sumption of hostilities. All American troops were back on the American side last night, Villa and his column are somewhere south of Samalayuca, Chihuahua, and Gen. Francisco Con gales is again in full control of the Juarez district
New Britain herald., 1919-06-17
KELLY FOR SCHOOL BOARD
Former IIcOaI NewSpa perman Is Mentioned as Judge WalSh'S Successor

Prominent democrats today an- nounced themselves as faVoring the selection of John Kelly of Union street, as the successor to the late Judge John Walsh as member of the school board.
 MT. Kelly is d former local news paperman, and is at present manager of the Catholic Transcript. He served as a member of the common council and was also a member of the board of public works, under the Landers and Halloran admlnlstra- tiOnS.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-17
BEATEN AND ROBBED
Bridgeport Man Tells Story of Being ChlOrOfOrmcd and Taken Into Fair field Woods By ASSaiIantS

Bridgeport, June 17-ChlorofOrmed beaten and robbed in the Fairfield woods where he was taken in an au- of the GraphOphonc Co.,, told his story to the police today. All of his front teeth are missing and he has marks Of severe beating. Only a small amount of money was secured. Ro- chel knows his assailants' names and the police have started a search for them.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-17
K. OF C. HUT COLLAPSES
Structure at Pontanczcn E'alls-One American Soldier Is Killed and Over 100 Injured.

aoldier was killed, two are dying, and over 100 others arc injured as the re- suit of the collapse of Knights of Columbus hut at Pontanczen last night while boxing match was in progress.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-17
WOOD WILL NOT ATTEND.

Newark, N. d., June IA tele- gram received here today from Cap tain Landon Thomas, aide to Major Gen. Leonard Wood, alluding to the WiIl&d-Dempsey fight at Toledo on July 4, declared that Gen. Wood, "as chairman of the board having to do with amateur boxing in the army and navy only, has no authority over this civilian match" and that Gen. Wood ldid not purpose to attend the fight.