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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-10
SCHOOLS TO OPEN MONDAY
WITH ALL CONDITIONS FAVORABLE

Mrs. Mary Nickerson have leased thu
new store building across from tn
Lake Wire school and, in connection
with their usual stock of school sup
plies, will have delicatessen and hot
lunch room. catering especially to th'
school children. And Linebergel
Bros, near the Lake Morton school
will carry sandwiches. 1t is hopeG
that the school board will be able tt
make arrangements in the future tC
have the matter of hot-lunches cared
for by the school authorities, but Mrs
Dickinson was at one time in charge
of the hot lunch work of the Woman's
Club, and she and Mrs. Nickerson plar
to carry their work on along thu
same lines as that done under the
supervision of the Woman's Club.
Change in Hours
School will take up this year al
$50 and last until $3.50. with morning
recess from 10 to 1918, noon recess
from IL to 1. and afternoon recess
from 2:30 to 2:45. Chapel exercises
will be held in the morning, and Prof
Everett plans to have series of ad-
dresses on the advantages and disad-
vantages of various vocations set
forth to the High School pupils by
representatives of those vocations.
The longer hours have been adopted
in order that all written work may be
done at school, change which should
be welcomed by both parents and pu.
rils. The parents will no longer have
the responsibility of seeing that Johb
ME does his arithmetic, and Johnnie
will be quick to see that there will no
longer be arithmetic or language to
do Just when the rest of the family is
going riding.
Health Certificates
Attention is called to the fact that
there is ruling of the State Board of
Heath which reads:
"All children on entering school in
Florida must present a certificate
frcm a reputable physician, stating
that they are free from all communi-
cable diseases and not carriers OF
any"
This certificate will be required In
the Lakeland schools, and as this Is
done for the, protection of the pupils
themselves, it will no doubt be cheer
fully complied with. The certificate
may be obtained from any licensed
physician of the city, and the doctors
have agreed that there will be nt
charge when the doctor consulted II
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-10
Last Minute Briefs

on the NlndWard Islands thursday
and doing great damage to kingstown,
jamaica, is reported by Washington
this afternoon to be south of Hayti in
longitude - and latitude Is, moving
west. northwest ward. 1t will reach
Cuba by Sunday, increasing in inten-T
sity.
Latest reports from the San Antonio
flood say that there are % known
dead and that the property loss runs
anywhere from one to three millions.
The death of Miss Virginia Rappe.
a Los Angeles motion picture actress,
in Il San Francisco hospital yesterday,
is being investigated by the police.
The girl was stricken while attending
party Monday night in hotel suite
occupied by Fatty Arbuckle and "a
group of friends. The autopsy dis
closed that death resulted from con-
gested lungs superinduced by peri
tonitis.
Cotton prices scared again today
on the New York market, reaching
within 81 points of last weeks high
level.
President and Mrs. Harding will
spend the week END at Atlantic City,
having left Washington at noon today
for that resort.
A tornado struck the town of Avoca,
rear Omaha. Neb. early this morning
doing great damage.
Two men were killed at West Sioux
Fails and many farm buildings were
wrecked by tornado which hit just
outside of Sioux Falls last night. Wire
communication is difficult Several
small towns are thought to have been
damaged. "'N
October cotton went to 2045 on the
New Orleans market this morning.
Binds valued at 100000 and an
undetermined amount of cash were
stolen last night when robbers broke
into the vault of the Bank of Draper,
four miles from Pulaski, Va.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-10
LAKELAND AND VICINITY

Partly cloudy tonight and
tomorrow.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-10

Latest reports from the San Antonio
flood say that there are % known
dead and that the property loss runs
anywhere from one to three millions.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-12
MORSE ARRIVES IN
 NEW YORK THIS A. M.
Declines to state What His Plans Arc But Will Go on to Wash
 ingtOn.

New York, Dec. 12.-(Ry Associat- ed PresS.) .)-Silent as a sphinx, Charles w. Morse, shipbuilder, whose con- tracts are under investigation at Washington, returned to America to- day on the steamship Paris at the re- quest of Attorney General Daugherty.
 He was met by his two sons. On the pier also were four agents of the department of justice, but they de- clned to state whether their pres ence had anything to do with the re- turn of Mir. Morse. No effort was made to serve n warrant.
 MT. Morse, whom fellow voyagers described as one of their most affable companions, shook hands with ship news reporters he knew and stand ing on the upper deck in chilling rain permitted photographers to snap all the plates they carried.
 But when reporters asked him whether he had any statement to make in connection with his case, Mir. Morse replied:
 "I absolutely decline to give any in terview.'
 The financier said he intended go- ing to his New York home and later would proceed to Washington. He gave no indication when he would take a train.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-12
VOLCANO IN ERUPTION
POpOCatcpetl, Southeast of Mexico City is Belching Forth Smoke-PopulaCc Greatly Alarmed.

Mexico City Dec. 12.-(By AssoCi- ated Press. .)-PopOCatepet the great volcano southeast of this city, burst into violent eruption yesterday after noon, q column of smoke and ashes being thrown 2,50OO feet above the summit of the mountain. President Obregon was entertaining a party of friends at ChapultepeC castle and had strolled with them on to the balcony when he observed the eruption. He called for field glasses, and after ob- serving the column of smoke rising 70 miles away, directed that two avia- tors be sent to the mountain to as- certain the seriousness of the out break.
 The aviators reported on their re- turn that they had heard heavy rumbling in the mountain and that lava was flowing down the slopes be- low the crater. Warnings have been sent to the residents of villages near the mountain, but reports indicate that the small towns have been de- serted for weeks. Within the last month PopOCatepetl has been reported active, each eruption showing great CT violence than the one preceding it., and serious outbreak is forecast
New Britain herald., 1921-12-12
BAD AUTO ACCIDENT
Joseph Clark and Family Narrowly Escape Being Killed When Driver Crashes Into Them.

Joseph Clark, his wife, daughter, son and driver were the principal figures in miraculous escape from death last night about 7:3O o'clock when the car in which they were rid d- ing was struck by another car on the road to this city.
 They were returning from Hartford Clark's car, were proceeding at mod crate rate Of speed when a car ap- preached from another direction, zigzagging across the road with the lights flashing on and off, and crashed into the rear Of their car, overturning it, and iniuring the occupants.
 The driver of the Clark car was badly cut about the head from the glass which flew in every direction and Mir. Clark's little girl was injured about the body. Dr. Savard is attend ing her and is not able to determine yet whether she has any internal in- juries. MT. Clark and his wife and son were badly bruised and are suffering from shock. They claim that the driver of the other ear was to car was not under control and though their driver tried his best to avoid a collision the other car bore directly down upon them and crashed into them. The case will be tried in the town court of Elmwood tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-12
MAYOR CURTIS DEMURS
Does Not Feel That Conditions in schools Are As Serious As Reports of Past Few Days Indicate.

Reports concerning the alleged in- sanitary and dangerous conditions of several local public schools which have been given considerable publicity during the past few days are unwar- ranted, Mayor 0. F. Curtis believes
 When the building commission first called attention to conditions Mayor Curtis requested Acting Health Super ntendent R. NJ. Griswold to investi- gate. The doctor after looking over the buildings reported that Condi- tions might be improved upon, but said that they did not warrant the is suance of orders for changes, shortly thereafter, Chairman F. G. Nibberts of the school committee on health and sanitation issued a similar state ment. His information was based on data in the hands of his committee, he explained.
 Were conditions as serious as paint ed, Mayor Curtis remarks, it would be the logical thing for the school board to close up the building entirely.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-12
SUIT HANGS UPON
 BOARDS DECISION
Husband of Woman Alleged to Have Been IIl-trcated by Policeman
 Awaits Commissions Action.

Francis Pawilcyk, whose wife, he claims, was manhandled during a liquor raid at the Polish restaurant on Lafayette street a week ago Sunday evening, and who has threatened to sue Policeman Patrick O'Mara, has announced that he has held up action pending a decision by the police com mission tomorrow evening. As re- suit of the complaint made by Paw ilcyk, O'Mara has been summoned be- fore the board for hearing. Should the board rule that Policeman O'Mara used unnecessary rougness during the raid, PaWilcyk will bring suit, he says.
 A hearing will also be given Anton MileWski a supernumerary policeman, against whom charges have been brought by Mary LiCewicz. She al leges that the policeman made an inn proper suggestion to her Sunday even- ing while she was walking up West Main street.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-12
SUBMARINE WLL BE NEXT
 BIC ISSUE COMING BEFORE
 WASHINGTON ARMS FARLEY
MESHKEN BURGLARS
 WAIVE EXAMINATION
Carroll, Wadstrom and Wilson Held in Bonds
 of SlO,00O Each

Fred Carroll. Arthur WadStrom and Ernest Wilson, the trio held for an attempted burglary at Meshken's store on Main street, November 6 waived examination in police court this morning and were bound over to the next term of the superior court opening at Hartford on the first Tuesday in March, 1922 Bonds at the suggestion of Prosecuting At torney Joseph G. Woods, were fixed at $10,00O in each case.
 Carroll was represented by Lawyer Howard Drew, Wilson by Lawyer J F. Knox, and Wadstrom by Lawyer Frank Hagcarty, all of Hartford Wilson has just been discharged from the hospital, where he has been a patient since the day of his arrest He was shot twice during an at tempted getaway, once by Police man William Doherty and once by Policeman Maurice Flynn.
 Because of his condition,' Lawyer Knox made a plea that the bonds in his case be reduced to $5.0O0. eH- pressing the belief that the family might raise that sum. He explained that a rest in the country is impera- tive if the boys health is to be con sidercd and incarceration in the county jail might be fatal. The prosecutor objected to a reduction of the bonds since it is alleged that Will son was the ring-leader. He is said to have brought the other men into the deal and personally engineered the burglary. Wilson graduated from the Wethersfeld High school with honors, several years ago, and is alleged to be the master mind' of the outfit.
 The attempted burglary took place about o'clock on the morning of November 6. Policeman John Liebler was trying the doors adioin- ing Meshken's when he came across Wadstrom. He arrested the man on suspicion and when about to leave
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New Britain herald., 1921-12-12

rumors ahoat is that possibly one local movie house may get orders to close up, pending n new license after changes have been made, within the next few weeks
 It has come to the attention of the local authorities that one of the local thcaters the Scenic has been violating the statute relative to the opening hour for the Sunday moving picture exhibition. The complainant in the affair is said to be a manager of one of the other theaters, who it is said has been acquainting himself with conditions for some time, and after satisfying himself that the theater ir question made practice of violating the law. he communicated the facts to the authorities.
 When the state law relative tC legaizing moving pictures was passed in the general asse mbly of 1919 il provided that all theaterS should not open doors before ' ?, m. required closing at 10:3O D. m. In the case of the above theater it is claimed by llI' 'olil pl1tllhHt tiidt bIl SOlIt ottd- sions the doors of the playhouse were opened as early as 4 o'clock, and that also on occasions pictures were flashed on the screen as early as o'clock.
 From an unauthentic source 1t was learned today that the state authori ties have been apprised of the above condition, and action in the case may be taken. It is also reported that the mayor and head of the local police force have had the matter called tC their attention, but there has been nc nrOSeClltiOn.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-12
H. L. VIBBERTS DIES
Former Local Man Passes Away in ManchcStcr-LcaYCS Several ReIa- tiycs in This City.

Henry l.. Nibberts of Manchester, Conn.,, formerly of this city, died at his home in Manchester this morning, after short illness. He is survived by his wife, I'lornc Griswold Nibberts, and q daughter, Mrs. Richard Will Hams whose home is in New Jersey, and by one brother, Albert w. Nib- berts of this city. Dana l.. Nibberts Frank c. N.bberts, Mrs. F.. w. Felton, Mrs. $. w. Parsons of this city are half brothers and sisters of the de- ceased.
 He was born in New Britain, Sept. 14, 1862, a son of Lester A. Nibberts and Cornelia Pratt Nibberts he at- tended the New Britain schools, grad uating from the New Britain High school. Shortly after his marriage to Florine A, Griswold of Rocky Hill he moved to Manchester where he has since resided and where at the time of his death he conducted an insur- ance business.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-12
STABBED IN HIS CELL
Irustie at Fairfield County Jail
 wounded By Fellow Con,ict- Trouble Over Arising This Morning.

Bridgeport, Dec. 12-Stabbed in the head by fellow prisoner at the Fairfield county jail today Louis Forte, one Of the "truSties' is pa- tient at St. Vincent's hospital, suffer ing from a deep wound in his left temple. John Crato, arrested recent ly for alleged violation of the drug law, is charged with the stabbing. The weapon used has not been found.
 According to the account given out by jail officials today, Forte, who is head hall man, went to Crato's cell this morning to rouse him when he failed to get up at rhe usual time. Crato ordered Forte out of his cell and refused to get up. A fight started Two or three other prisoners came to Forte's assistance, and it is charged that Crato struck Forte with some sharp weapon.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-12
MURDER TRIAL RESUMES
Echo of Hatfield Chalmers Staying in West Virginia Last August Heard in Court There Today.

Welch, w. Va, Dec. 12.-An ad- jOurned session of criminal court met here today for the trial of c. E. Lively, George Buster" Pence and William Salters, who were indicted in connec- ton with the killing of Sid Hadiicld and Ed. Chambers on the court house steps here August 1 last.
 Hatfield, accompanied by his wife Ed. Chambers, one of his witnesses, and Mrs. Chambers met death while on his way to court to answer charges growing out of a shooting at the min ing village of Mohawk about year ago.
 Lively, a private detective. was an outstanding figure in the Matewan bat tie case, in which both Hatfield and Chambers were defendants.
 Lively claimed he fired in self de- fenSe
New Britain herald., 1921-12-12
MAYOR IS SILENT
Refuses To State Whether or Not He Has Received Resignation of Pro- SccutOr A. 4. Greenbcrg.

Mayor Orson r. Curtis is maintain ing strict silence on the matter of Prosecuting Attorney Albert A. Green berg's reported resignation, refusing to state this morning whether he had or had not received the request of Greenberg to declare his office vacant.
 Since the prosecutor is an appointee of the common council, the mayor has no power to act in the matter and the ordinary course would be to pass the resignation, if there is one, on to City Clerk A. l.. Thompson, as secre- tary Of the council. The city clerk stated this morning that he had not received the resignation as yet.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-12
Japs Also Announce Will- ingness to Withdraw Post Offices From China by 1923-Delegates Prepare to Depart.

Washington, Dec. 12 (By AssOCiat- ed Press 1.-The controversy between Japan and the United States over the island of Yap has been settled, and the terms of the settlement will be announced during the afternoon Sec retary Hughes told the Far Eastern committee of the Washington con- ference.
 The agreement which is in the form of treaty, includes all the islands over which Japan has mandate. The pact has been approved by the government heads, but announce ment as to whether it was actually signed was withheld.
 It was understood the convention gives the United States certain definite rights as to the island of Yap, includ- ing cable rights.
 Japs' Statement.
 Japan through her arms confer cncc delegation announced to the powers represented in the Far Eastern committee of the Washington con ference today her willingness to with draw Japanese post offices from China January l, 1923.
 Viyiani to Return.
 Rene NiViani, former premier of France, and head Of his nations dele gation at the armament conference since the departure of Premier Briand, made plans today to sail for home Wednesday on the steamship Paris together with Mime. Niviani and several other members of the French delegation.
 British Going Too.
 All of the British delegates to the armament conference with the eXcep- tion of Sir Auckland Geddes, Britain s ambassador here, have arranged tc sail for home December 31 on the steamer Olympic, feeling that the main issues of the conference vii have been disposed of by that time.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-12
FARMERS INSOLVENT
Azarigian Brothers of Stanley Quarter Adjudicatcd in Insolvency by
 Probate Court

Sarkis and LeOg Azarigian, owners Of a farm in Stanley Quarter, were adjudcated insolvent following hear ing this morning in probate court, Judge Bernard F, Gaffney presiding.
 The action was taken on a petition of John Y. Hoffman, presented by Lawyer Irving l. Rachlin. The farmers were represented by Lawyer Henry II. Nowicki Under a ruling on the United States bankruptcy laws, it is not permissible to force farmers into bankruptcy, consequently it is neces- sary to have firm adiudicated insol- vent A petition Of bankruptcy will probably follow,
 Constable Fred Wrinkle was appoint cd trustee in bonds Of S7,50O.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-12
UNCONFlRMED RUMORS REFLECT ON
 METHODS AT SOME LOCAL THEATERS
State Police Officials Decline to Comment-Standing
 Room Regulations to Be Rigidy Enforced

While there is lack of any official statement dealing with the question at issue, there are persistent rumOrs, some of which seem to be fairly well founded, that several local theater propriotors are the object of close scrutiny, not to say adverse suspicion, by the state police. This is believed to be in reference to fire hazards. exits, proper bolts on doors. proper number of exits, standing room in the back of the theaters, the blocking of aisles and, in fact, everything concerning the theatcrs that comes under the jurisdiction Of the state police.
 Arthur N. Rutherford attached to the state police department as an in- spoCtor Of theaters, was questioned, but the proverbia clam was q chat terboN compared ts that worthy gentleman. Not only would Mir. Rutherford say nothing except re- mind his quostioner that Mir. Hurley is chief of the state police, but also declined to comment on the situation here or elsewhere. He did pause however, to remark that it "looks like rain"
 According to the rumors, which Mr. Rutherford would not dignify by commenting upon, at least some of the thcater men are treading close to the line of demarkation and, it is hinted, changes may be ordered be- fore long. Another matter con- cerns standing room, Theater men are understood to have been given to understand that even the slightest violation of the law regarding stand ing room will result in arrests and the closing of the theater. And in this connection, one of the widest
New Britain herald., 1921-12-12
,>7earest Approach To Opposition ( o m e s From Cheney, Who Fears Financial Coup
 To Boost R. R. Credit.
Conference Deals Almost Entirely With Trolley Problem and But Little Is Said About Other Hold ings.

Hartford, Dec. 12.-No opposition to the return of the Connecticut Co, to the N. Y, N. II, and H. rail- road which would be accomplished by revocation of the federal court decree which placed securities and properties of that company in the hands of trustees in October, 1914, was expressed at hearing held by Harry M. Daugherty, attorney general of the United States here today. The nearest approach to opposition was the expression of Howell Cheney who said that .he viewed with grave con- Cern' the proposal to return the well managed trolley system" to the New Haven road that it's credit might be available to the latter at a time when "Catastrophe seemed impend- ing"
 Chcney's Viewpoint. Mr. Cheney, questioned by Mir. Daugherty, did not specifically de- clare against return of the trolley lines. He asked that the question be submitted to expert advice and be given careful consideration. Mir. Cheneys remarks were replied to by a number of speakers, several pointing out that the Connecticut Co. for years was supported by the New Haven Co, that trolley capital had not paid it's taxes and many of it's bills.
 Hearing Is Limited | The hearing turned almost entire | ly upon the question of the return of the Come cticut Co.,. the reference to | troleys outside this state not being a | ject for this hearing, and only in- | cidental reference being made to the Boston and Maine securities holdings which the New Haven road once had.
 Mir. Daugherty said he had come to listen but he addressed questions to speakers so that these and an- swers were constant. Mir. Daugherty declared that he believed that the government should do the govern ment's business and said he wanted to find out why the government was trying to operate trolley lines. He said that congress had not given the government the right to operate railroads and the department of jus tiCe was seeking for information up- on the situation in New England. Prior to the hearing the representa- tives of various interests had a con ference at which Mir. Auckland of tho New Haven road asked questions. At first Mir. Daugherty was to meet each group Of interests in a separate room and listen to a spokesman, but finally it was decided to have those who would have been spokesmen in one room. Others who could obtain accommodate came in and the audience was limited to the capacity of the room.
 Before the hearing ended the ques- tionng of Mir. Daugherty was as to the economic relationship of the troll ley lines to the steam road and the replies were to the effect that the lines should be operated with the lat ter Each declared that in his opin- ion there was no violation of the law in joint operation, Several speakers made q plea on the benefits of CO., operative operation of the steam and electric lines.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-12
HODGES AND BI'NDN ARE
 NAMED MAJOR GENERALS.

Washington. Dec 12.-President Harding today nominated Brgadier Generals Harry Footc Hodges and Omar Bundy, to be major generals and Colonels Benjamin Andrew Pooee. infantry, and George Van Horn Nose ley, field artillery, to be brigadier generals. George w. Upton of Ohio was renominated as member of the federal trade commission.