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Republican farmer., 1920-05-21
Railroads
 Ask Govt Help
[. c. c. Expected To Hear Appeal of
 Carriers.

Washington, May 1.-The nations railroads, swamped with business, and not yet on their feet after the long period of Federal control. turned hopefully to the government today for relief.
 With reports from industrial cen ters showing several hundred thou sand cars held up at functions and in transit because of insufficient equip ment and labor, the Interstate Com merce Commission, clothed with broad powers under the new railroad law, was expected to heed the appeal Of the carriers and take charge of a situation admittedly bad.
 Although desperate efforts have been made in the last week to clear up the tangle of freight, railroad of- fcials- said there was slight hope Of early improvement. The great need at the moment is to clear the tracks of non-essential shipments and open the way for the free movement of the necessities of life.
 So great is the traffic congestion, according to reports and complaints from many quarters that there is im- mediate danger of wholesale closing of big industrial plants and the con- sequent cut in production.
 Should the commission find. in the strength of reports laid before it by the railway executives that the emer- gency justifes it, orders taking over virtually complete control of the movement of freight probably will be issued today. The first step would be the issuance of priority orders fol shipments of coal, for which there is crying need at many points, food anc perishables- The use of cars would be limited to these commodities bu railroad men said they were more concerned with the problem of nov ing and unloading upwards of 200,0O( cars that have caused the congestion The possibility of curtailing passen. ger service has been considered by the roads so as to expedite freight move ment, but officials said this would bt done only as a last resort.
Republican farmer., 1920-05-21
GOVERNOR CREETS $. A. R. DELEGATES

Hartford, May 17-(By the Asso- ciated Press)-When Governor HoI- comb got up to address the 31st an- nual congress the National So- ciety of the Sons of the American Revolution in Center church house today he remarked that he was glad to look into the faces of a body of men whose ancestry lated back to those who were not too proud to fight
 we are glad to welcome you to a state which has always stood firm in all wars. We are proud of the fact that although we are a small state that has not prevented us from play ing an important role in the history of our nation.
 "Our fathers of the revolution fought to establish liberty and then fought to establish the constitution. The latter is as important as the former and as far as I am concern ed, that constitution shall be lived up to. I have no sympathy with the adage, What is a constitution be- tween friends Many are trying to do away with the constitution and constitutional methods but they for get the cost required to establish these. The governor told the dele gates that everything in this state is yours"
 Chancellor L. Jenks responded to the welcome by the governor and said that out West it was no secret that Connecticut was foremost among the sates in patriotic endeavor.
Republican farmer., 1920-05-21
WHITMORE ISSUES
 WARNING TO DEALERS

Hartford, May 17.---By The Asso- cdated Press.) s.)---William F. Whitmore of this city, United States fair price commissioner for Connecticut, today issued the following:
 ''Attentnon of dealers in sugar is called to the following notice recently received from the Department of Jus tice in Washington:
 ".A1l who1 esa1ers, brokers and oth CT distributors of sugar, except retailers whose gross sales do not exceed St0o, 900 per annum are subject to H- oenoe. Anyone operating without a license or whose license has been re- volced. fs subject to criminal penalty as provided by section five of the food control act
 General license regulations apply to al such licensed dealers. Their li- cense is subject to revocation for any violation of these regulations or of the food control act. The one hun
Republican farmer., 1920-05-21
TRIES TO JOIN
 CARRANzA

Vera Cruz, May 17-(By the Asso- ciated Press)-GeneraI Candido Aguilar, governor of the State of Vera Cruz and son-in-law of Presi- dent Carranza, who has been virtually a prisoner of revolutionary forces near Orizaba for the last week, escap- ed last night. It is believed he is try ing to join Carranza who fled intd the mountains near Chalchicomuta on Friday, and who so far as known has not yet been located. General Agui- lar has with him about 800 of his followers.
 Pursuit of Carranza is being wig orously pushed by Generals Pedro Sanchez and Higinio Aguilar, leaders of the revolutionary forces which fought a grim battle with Carranza's army near Rinconada last week. They have a superior force of cavalry and are searching the mountains for some trace of the fugitive president. Gen.. eral Medina left here today over tho Interoceanic railroad to intercept Car ranza if he attempts to reach the state of Vera Cruz.
Republican farmer., 1920-05-21
MUST AGREE TO
 SEVERE TERMS
England Hears Bolsheviki Make British Subjects
 Work.

London, May 17-(By The Asso- ciated Press)-The British represen- tatives on the commission appointed by the supreme economic council to deal with the Russian cooperative societies at meetings here will insist that the Bolsheviki agree to very se- were terms before the allies announce themselves willing to reopen trade relations.
 British foreign office officials do not disguises their anxeity over the trend of events in the near east, where things are rapidly getting out of the hands of the governments with which the British are willing to deal.
 Almost simultaneously with the ar rival of the Russian co-operative men in London came reports from Baku that the Bolsheviki were not only de- taining British subjects there, but were forcing them to work.
 These latest reports of the treat ment of British subjects in Russia, it is stated, will make lot of the CO., operative representatives in their dealings here more difficult than was at first thought
Republican farmer., 1920-05-21
TO EMPHASIZE
 PAVING NEED

Members of the aldermanic com nlittee on streets and sidewalks will make an effort to convince the finance advisory board the need for more paving this year when the two meet in conference in the mayors office this afternoon. The question of pav- ing is the big matter to be adjusted as members of the finance advisory board favor more observation in the expenditure of money, especially in street paving, when there are so many other things more necessary at this time.
 The question of more money for schools will probably be taken up Ky the finance board as it is foregors 6 conclusion the schools of the city ai'e overtaxed.
Republican farmer., 1920-05-21

terference and by exercise of it's own prerogative. He suggested for mem bers of the commission men of the type of General Pershing, Herbert Hoover and former Secretary Frank lin K. Lane. He said he had no doubt that the obligation would be repaid and suggested it should run for 15 years.
 '"The reports which come to us make it clear that in these war-ravished lands civilization has broken down. Men, women and children are dying by the thousands and over vast once civilized areas there are to be found neither medical appliances nor med ical skill sufficient to cope with the devastating plaques"
 He contrasted this with the condi- ton in the United States, where he said plenty abounded, and asked, if the conditions were reversed, wheth CT Americans would not exclaim against the heartlessnesS of Europe. "We can afford to die," he said, t'but to be despised forever as a greedy and pharisaical nation is a fate we must Inc longer incur"
Republican farmer., 1920-05-21
BADLY HURT
 IN COLLISION Casey on Motorcycle Hit Trolley-Has Fractured Skull.

ColHding with a trolley car at the corner of Park and Benharn avenues at 7:45 o'clock this morning, William Casey, 2S years old, of 52 Island Brook avenue, was thrown from the motor cycle he was riding, sustaining a frac- tured skull and other minor injuries about the body.
 A hurried call was sent in for the ambulance and when Dr. Bruce J. Coyle reached the scene of the acci- dent he found Casey unconscious. The young man was taken to St. Vim cents hospital where it was reported this noon that he had not regained consciousness and that his condition was critical
 Casey is member of the D. A. Ca sey & Sons firm, florists and land scape gardeners, of TT Merriam street He was on his way to secure the ser vices of a gardener for the firm when he met with the accident.
Republican farmer., 1920-05-21
BLAME ssMOVIES'' FOR
 NUMEROUS DIVORCES

the "eternal tringle" and the sugges- tion of disregard if not open breach of the marital relations
 Laxness of the laws of marriage and divorce is ''unquestionaibly one of the most fruitful causes of the preva- lent and growing divorce evil,' the report states, emphasizing the need of better laws regula ting marriage. Many of the marriage and divorce laws of the states are described as ''foolishly absurd"
 The report recommends among other things the publishing of the marriage bans for at least 30 days before the rite can be celebrated, physical examination of each party by a physician and the establishment of uniform code which as nearly as possible should come to the basis of bible teaching concerning the ground of divorce with the right of remar- riage and that in all other cases when divorces be granted them with out the righ: of remarriage."
Republican farmer., 1920-05-21
PERMIT GERMANY
 TO ISSUE BONDS

Paris, May 17.---It is also under stood that it was decided at the con- ference of French and British Pre- miers Germany would be permitted to issue bonds covering her indebted ness to the allies, payable in annual jnStalllrnents.
 Such action, it is pointed out, would enable France to discount part Of her claim on Germany and permit her to settle her debts to the United States and the allies.
 These decisions, together with the action taken posruoninss the Spa con- ference with the Germans on June 21, comprise the definite conclusion reached by the French and British premiers and their advisors according to the understanding here. All the other details the engagement re- main to be settled by the financial delegates who are still working upon them.
Republican farmer., 1920-05-21
PEACE RESOLv VIZ
 BACK TO HOUSE
Both Parties Agreed Presi- dent Will Veto
 Measure.

Washington, May 1.-The Repub- 1ican peace resolution, adopted Sat urday by the Senate but in different form, went back today to the House where it originated. Chairman Por- ter of the Foreign Affairs Commit tee was prepared to ask that it be sent to conference and there was no indication of opposition. No pro- gram has been agreed on for pushing the measure through conference but Republican leaders said the differ ences would be ironed out so that it might go to the president this week . Democrats and Republicans agreed that the President would veto it, the former asserting that it would die then through failure to obtain a two- thirds vote for repassage.
Republican farmer., 1920-05-21
MANUFACTURERS
 HOLD JUBILEE:

New York, May IT Industrial leaders from all sections of the nation assembled here today for the silver jubilee convention of the National Association of Manufacturers. Dur ing the three days session plat form for American industry will be adopted, setting forth the manufac- turer's position on vital problems fac ing the country. It is planned to bring this platform to the attention of both the Republican and Demo- cratic national conventions.
 Nearly 1,500 of the 5000 members of the association, employing more than six million workers are in at- tendance.
Republican farmer., 1920-05-21

Running like a thread through most of the evidence that has been given before the committee has been advocacy of the general staff for the conduct of the American Navy and elimination of civilian control" said MT. Daniels Some of the officers have frankly avowed their advocacy Of Prussfanizing the Navy"
 About the only piece of advice for mer. Secretary George Won l.. Meyer gave him when he succeeded him, was the admonition that there were officers in the navy who wished less power for the civilian secretary and more for themselves.
 "Powers lie here," MT. Daniels said Meyer told him as he pointed to the socretarys desk, "and it should re- main here"
 his predecessor meant until a few and other disciples of the Won Tir- pitz system of naval control sought to organize the American Navy on the Prussian plan," Secretary Daniels said.
 Rear Admiral Sims original charges against the Navy Department showed hostility toward certain ofh cers and a desire to damage the rank irg officers who dire cted naval opera tons during the war, the secretary declared, adding that "the evidence has shown a desire to discredit the secretary of the navy because he was not a rubber stamp secretary" If Congress wished to depart from the traditional American policy" of ciVi- Han control of the navy. 1t should do
Republican farmer., 1920-05-21

z Washington, May 17-Motion pie lures, lax laws and intemperance are blamed for the numerous divorces in the United States by the Committee of Temperance and Social Service in its report to the southern Baptist convention today. Enactment of 8 uniform code of marriage and di- vorce laws was recommended as a remedy.
 Quoting from government statistics on the number of divorces obtained annually in the country the report shows that in 1916 when the figures were gathered there were 112,0 dtvorces-
 As a. primary cause of "this sad condition" which is characterized as an "ugay spectre which looms on the horizon of our civilization" the re- port denounces the motioa picture as now produced, declaring that nearly every film put upon the screen con- tains somewhere some evil sugges- ton. Many of the films are based on
Republican farmer., 1920-05-21
BURSTS
 INTO ROOM FILLED
 WITH CARD PLAYERS.
WAS TOLD IT WAS REPUBLICAN CLUB THEN OFFICER WENT FOR SUPERIOR
 WHO TOLD HIM TO MAKE ARREST.

As he parolng his beat in State street early Sunday morning Paroman James R. Foley approached by an al most distracted who told him pitifu tale of how her husband had left early the evening" and since that tune had been losing money steadily poker in club at the State street and Colorado The woman hned family at home which needed the being lost cards requested officer the place and bring her husband away.
 by the womans story, Officer Foley crossed the street approached the building Lights shining brightly the windows at the time The policeman proceed ed suddenly burst through the door
Republican farmer., 1920-05-21

According to reports heard this m orning, the scene which greeted FoIey's surprised eyes would have done credit to the gentlemen who arrange gambling house "sets'' for the movies" Low-hung green shaded lights threw their glare onto green cloth covered table tops. and on the tables were piles of money and chips. The room rocked with tobacco smoke and was crowded with men, some Of whom were at the tables and others sitting around.
 It is hard to tell which was the most surprised, Officer Foley or the players who had been "caught with the goods" The policeman was the first to find his voice, and he inform ed the men in the room that he would have to place them under arrest.
 "But this is the Fourth District Republican club,'' said one of the men. Temporarily disconcerted by this information. Officer Foley told the men that he would get the ser geant and see what was to be done. At the Third precinct station the of- ficer found the sergeant and Lieut.. Isaac Williams. to whom he told his story. The lieutenant ordered the pa trolman to return to the club and make his arrests.
 room where he had surprised the poker players, all had departed except four men. The officer arrested the quartet and their names were listed as Harry Stone, of IT Henry street: Joseph Smith, of 106O State street; John Allen, of SS5 Spruce street, and Abe Stein. of 1125 Howard avenue.
Republican farmer., 1920-05-21
FRENCH TROOPS
 LEAVE CITIES
Evacuation Proceeding Tn Orderly Way in Entire
 Quiet.

Mayence, May 17.---The French troops which have been in occupation of Frankfort, Dhrrnstadt and other cities on the east bank of the Rllin e evacuated those cities this morning. it is announced here.
 The Germans were informed of the departure of the occupying forces through laconic proclamation issued by General Degoutte, posted in the various cities, which read:
 ''The French keep their word"
 The evacuation proceeded in an or derly way and amid entire quiet
Republican farmer., 1920-05-21
TO CLEAR OUT
 OPEN GAMBLING

Boston, Mass, May 17.---Anotfler eff fort is being made to rid major league baseball in this city of open gam bling. Secretary Lawrence Graver of the Boston Americans announced to- day that the betting crowd which gathers in the first base bleachers will be cleaned out and open wager ing stopped.
 Six men were in court today on charges of gambling, having been ar rested at Saturdays game.
Republican farmer., 1920-05-21

so directly and cloaiiy and without pretcnse," said MT. Daniels, by mak- ip., an admiral secretary of the navy and member of the Presidents cabi- net. The most ardent advocates of general staff system had not advo- cated going so far, however, because they wished to keep rubber stamp" civilian as fgurehead in the secre- tary's office, he declared.
 The witness quoted from the writ ings of other naval secretaries to show, he said, that they too struggled against substitution of the general staff system.
 If Congress believes that civilian control is a great evil" said MT. Dan iels. 'if it beelieves that the policy which has prevailed since the foun- dation of our government should be reversed and that the navy should be removed from civilian control, let it follow Sims lead, create a general staff on the German model and name some Von Tdrpitz to rule the navy. Let us have no camouflage about it. Abolish the position of Secretary of the Navy or provide that some ad- niral shall fill that post with a seat in the presidents cabinet. That would be the frank and open way to do it rather than to put some Sims in con- trol of the navy, with a nominal sec retary as his clerk, messenger boy and rubber stamp.
 "If this committee desires to raise that issue, am perfectly willing to go to Congress and the country with it, and let the American people and their chosen representative make the decision"
Republican farmer., 1920-05-21

No such persons are listed in the city
 directory at the addresses named.
 The four were arraigned in the City court this morning, and charges proved that he was not gambling Allen and Smith were continued until Wednesday.
 An attempt to secure information
 on the raid, at the Third rpecinct sta-
 tion, met with failure. Acting Super
 intendent Charles H. Suckley later
 granted permission for the details to be made known. It was then learned that Officer Foley, single-handed had
 raided the Fourth District Republi-
 can club and surprised a crowd of
 men who were engaged in the popular indoor pastime of poker. The name of the woman who instigated the raid by asking the officer to locate her husband, has not been divulged by the police.
 President James A. Turner of the
 Fourth District Republican club said today that the rules of the organiza- 1 tion strictly forbid gambling in the rooms. 'I believe there is some mis- take" he said when questioned con l corning the raid on the club rooms. Attorney James A. Turner of the i board Of appraisal is president of the | Fourth District Republican club. At | torney Edward J. McManus, presi- 1 dent of the board of aldermen; As
 sistant City Clerk Robert Jones, At | torney Abe Geduldig, William Chew
 and other prominent Republican poli- l ticians are leading members of the l organization,
Republican farmer., 1920-05-21
WAGE INCREASE
 NOTICE POSTED

Plhinfield, Conn, May 17.---Wase increase notices were on the gates of nearly every independent woolen and cotton mill in eastern Connecticut to- day. The new figures, effective June 1, were not given. The increase auto matfcally follows that announced in textile centers of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. There are employed in this part of the state 90. 900 textile op- eratives of whom about half are in the independently owned unhlls.
Republican farmer., 1920-05-21
TOTAL CONTRIBUTION
 S36O. 900 FRANCS

Paris, May 17-Contributions to de- fray the expense of holding memorial day services in American cemeteries throughout France, which have been received by Paris post, American Le- zion, now total 360,000 francs. 50,- 900 of which was donated by the Le- tgions national treasury in America. Delegations from Paris post will vis- it fifty American cemeteries on May 30 and will travel throughout France in automobiles furnished by the American Red Cross to reach the graves of Americans who died in re- mote parts of the country.
Republican farmer., 1920-05-21
LAY OFF 1,50o
 TO 2,)O0 MEN

Lynn, Mass, May 1.-The General Electric company today announced the inauguration of a. policy of cur tailment which will result in the lay ing off of 1,5o0 to 2,000 employees this week. Retrenchment is neces- sary it is said, because of scarcity of raw materials and cancellations of a large number of orders The men to be dropped are employed pr1nci- pally in the making of meters and instruments
Republican farmer., 1920-05-21

dred thousand dollar minimum put on the retailers business covers his bus mess in all commodities and not in sugar alone.
 The following rule has been estaib- hshed by the federal fair price com missi oner in Connecticut for the pur- pose of preventing the .pyramiding of the price of sugar:
 Wholesale dealers in sugar are hereby warned that the re-seling of sugar to other dealers who sell sugar at wholesale is forbidden. It is cause of the revocation of the federal food license authorizing the sale of sugar to knowingly make such Sales.'"
Republican farmer., 1920-05-21
ATLANTIC FLEET
 GOES TO SEA

New York, May 17.---The Atlantic fleet, which has been at anchor in the Hudson river for the last two weeks, put to sea today. Since it arrived here it has been reduced as a unit by the detaching of the battleship Okla houa and six destroyers which were ordered to the Gulf of Mexico for pos sible duty in connection with recent political changes in Mexico.
Republican farmer., 1920-05-21
ADVOCATES OF GENERAL STAFF WERE SEEKING
 TO 'PRUSSIANlzE NAVY
DANIELS LOOSES VERBAL BROADSIDE- SAY AIM WAS TO MAKE CIVILIAN
 SECRETARY A RUBBER STAMP"

Washington May 17-Secreary Daniels today let go a verbal broadde the advocates of staff for declaring that they sought to Prussanize the department and make the civilian secretary rubber stamp He told the Senate Committee Investigating the Navys of the that lone of Rear Admiral Sims chief objects writing his letter of January and bringing about this in vesgaion to cua the of the secretary and move navy, as possible civilian control.'
Republican farmer., 1920-05-21
BRING BACK NAVY DEAD.

New. York. May 1.-The navy to- day brought back to the homeland the first of its dead to perish overseas during the world war. The naval transport Nereus, docking at the naval supply base in Brooklyn, ear- ried below decks more than 150 flag draped coffins. As each casket was borne ashore it passed through double line of sailors and marines standing at salute,
Republican farmer., 1920-05-21
MAN INSTANTLY KILLED.

= Hartford. May 17-Jot1n We1ch, 5s, single. of 5s TrumbulI street. was in- stantly killed in the Pilgald building today He went there seeking em. poynent as an elevator opsrater. In the basement he boarded the ele ator and fell from it just before theseieva- tor reached the next floor. His head was crushed and death was instan- taneous.