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The New York herald., 1921-02-07
REALTY MEN INDORSE
MILLER TRANSIT PLAN
Scent Fare Charge Is De-
nounced as False.

The Real Estate Investors of New
York. Inc, announced yesterday that its
board of directors has adopted resolu-
tions indorsing Gov. Miller's plan for a
State commission to handle New York
transit matters, and denouncing as false
and unwarranted propaganda the charge
that the creation of such commission
means cent fares.
Copies of the resolutions were for
ward 60 to all members OF the Legis-
lature and to- numerous civic organiza-
tions
This telegram was sent to the presld-
ing officers of the Senate and Assembly ::
The necessity of a solution of the
transit problem has long been apparent
Believing this solution is provided by
the recommendations of Gov. Miller we
urge that legislation embodying such
recommendations be enacted at the
earliest possible moment"
The following message of Endorsement
was wired to Gov. Miller:
"Your action in dealing with the trac-
ton problem deserves complete approval
and support by all We have this day
adopted resolutions ind orsing your stand
and urging the Senate and Assembly TO
enact at the earliest possible moment
legislation embodying your recommenda-
tions."
The New York herald., 1921-02-07
NEW YORK BANK PLANS
MEXICO CITY BRANCH
First National Named; Also
French House.

MEXICO, CITY, Feb. 6.-The secretary
Of the Treasury. Adolfo de Ia Huerta,
has announced that n French banking
corporation. whose name is not given,
with a capital OF 50.000.000 pesos. Will
enter the field here Immediately. lie
announces also that the First National
Bank OF New York is desirous of estab-
fishing n branch in Mexico city.
Armando Vargas. one OF PRESIDENT
Obregons two private secretaries, left
last night for New York on what Is said
to be a special mission. The nature OF
the mission has not been disclosed.
Tho special session of Congress, called
for tomorrow. will be confronted with
the task Of solving several problems the
successful disposition Of which means a
long step IN tho reconstruction pro-
grammc sponsored by President Obregon.
Among the measures to be submitted arc
those concerning the petroleum and
aVrnrian questions, a new banking sys-
tenn. now labor laws and indemnities.
In Official circles II Is said there Is a
strong possibility .hat specific and den-
mite action will be taken with regard to
article %, declaring as to its being retro
active. 10 has been r,imored that the
Administration wishes n clear cut joke
loss law. which will embody the Mexican
Governments stand on petroleum mat
ters, settling the .rawn out controversy
between Mexico and the oil companies.
The New York herald., 1921-02-07
RAIL EXECUTIVE LAUDS
PRESIDENTS DECISION
Labor Unions May Defer Re-
buttoI Statement.

CHICAGO, Feb 6.-Thomas Dewitt
Cuyler chairman of the Association OF
Railway Executives. tonight replied To
President Wilson's telegram on the rail-
road situation by telegraphing the Chief
Executive that the railroads were graft
fed that he had seen fit TO refer the
questions involved to the Interstate Com
nicrce Commission and TO the Railway
Labor Board
The railway labor union leaders de-
fcrred comment on President Wilson 3
telegram until tomorrow several of the
OF the city tonight
Mr.. Cuyler's telegram To- President
Wilson said in part:
Your conclusion that the United
States Railway Labor Board is the ap-
proprate body 20 settle the question now
properly before il and that the Inter
state Commerce Commission is the ap-
proprate body to settle any other ques-
ton regarding the responsibility OF the
railroad companies for the character or
their operation is, in our judgment, the
sound and proper conclusion. We ap-
preciate your promoting the cause OF
orderly procedure by the position which
You have taken
1T was said in union circles that when
the Labor Board reconvenes tomorrow
the labor side might ask for a post
pqnement of the hearing until Thurs
day.
n B. NJ Jewell, who has charge of the
labor rebuttal, was said to be In New
York tonight. and ii was reported that
he would not return until Wednesday.
MIR. Jewell. 1t was said by labor leaders,
had not completed gathering material
for his rebuttal.
f.. L. Cradle, another labor leader.
who is scheduled to give rebuttal testi-
nlony. has completed the statement he
plans to make, but was said to be in
Detroit tonight He is expected back
some time tomorrow.
The New York herald., 1921-02-07
ABSURD, SAYS WHITNEY
OF CRAIG LOAN CHARGE
Denies City Officials Respon-
sibility in B. r. T. Affair.

Travis II. Whitney classed as absurd
yesterday the charge that any official
responsibility rested upon city officials
in connection with the loan of $16,500,-
600 by the War Finance Corporation to
the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company.
Mr.. Whitney was Public Service Com
missioner when the loan was made, with
which +. H. La Guardia and Repre-
sentative Voll< now connect the name of
Comptroller Craig and concerning which
they ask a Congress inquiry.
Mr. Whitney said that the city was
without any authority concerning ap-
proval or disapproval of the loan, and
that communications and conferences
with the Comptroller were only matter
of obtaining information. Similar re-
quests were made upon the Public Ser
vice Commission. he said. and what in
formation possible was given, but neither
did the commission have any power
governing the loan- He said several
conferences were held with city officials,
one of which was in Mayor Hylan's
office.
Mayor Hylan said yesterday that he
remembered conferences on the subject
of the loan and that ne opposed the idea.
He declared that he referred the ques-
tion to William p. Burr, then Corpora
tion Counsel. directing him to fight the
lean and that the Corporation Counsel
had done so, but without being able to
prevent II.
The New York herald., 1921-02-07
FIND DIAMOND RING
UNDER KNOT OF HIS TIE
Customs Inspectors Seize
$4,000 Gems From Tourist.

Diamonds worth $4,000 were seized
yesterday by custom inspectors who
handled the baggage of William H..
Litchford of Columbus Ohio. following
the arrival of the Holland-America
Liner Ryndam. on which he was n pas
senger. Litchford. who Is a hotel man
and said to be well known in Columbus.
was ordered to report to-day at the Of
flee of Byron r. Newton, Collector of
the Port, and explain why he failed to
declare the gems The discovery of the
diamonds was the only unusual incident
attending the arrival of the Ryndam at
her pier in Hoboken.
John p. O'Connor. Deputy Surveyor,
in charge of the inspection of the pas
sengers' baggage, said later that Ire no.
ticed an air of uneasiness about LAtch-
ford as he stepped down the gangplank.
His trunks received a perfunctory in
spection and. according to O'Connor, he
was asked II he was bringing anything
besides the few articles Of clothing he
had declared. When he gave a negative
answer an inspector started to search
his biggest trunk second time. Ac-
cording to O'Connor Litchford there
upon reached quickly into the trunk
and withdrew n solitaire diamond ring.
This increased the suspicion of the in
spectors. and despite the hotel mans
protests that the ring was purchased in
the United States long before he left for
Parir ne was taken to his stateroom
and searched. Under the knot OF his
tie said O'Connor. was found a three
carat diamond ring. and in a money belt
were found two others. one "A lady's ring
and the other a mans.
L.itchford made an affidavit that the
ring in his necktie and the small ono "
his belt were both purchased here. Ac-
cording to O'Connor the others were
bought in Paris.
The New York herald., 1921-02-07
CHICAGO UNIONISTS
URGE SOVIET TRADE
Shorter Workday Advocated
by Federation.

CHICAGO. Feb. 6.--Ten thousand out
ef 4.oaa members OF eighty-four unions
here are now out Of work, it was re-
ported to-day at meeting called by
the Chicago Federation OF Labor. The
largest percentage of those unemployed
was announced in the building indus
tries. There are 500 unions in the city,
with combined membership OF ap-
proximately 200, 900 persons.
For the immediate relief of the
unemployed recommendations were
adopted urging the Federal authorities
to shift the extension of credit from
spectators to legitimate industry. that
trade with Russia be resumed and that
construction OF public works be started
at once.
For permanent relief II was urged
that the standard working day be short
ened to provide work for the unem-
ployed; that credit and banking facili-
ties be made public utilities, and that
the State Labor Department be EN-
powered TO go over the books and ac-
counts of any firm shutting down to
ascertain whether the shutdown is a
deliberate attempt against the workers.
John L. Fitzpatrick. president of the
Federation. in a speech charged that
present unemployment was forced by
employers. and declared that it amount
ed to sabotage on their part.
The New York herald., 1921-02-07
BROOKLYN BOYS ROB
STORES, TRY TO TRAVEL
Caught in Terminal Here on
Way to Washington.

Four boys in knickerbockers talking
eXcitedly together, and occasionally
drawing out their tickets TO reexamine
Them caught the eyes of Detectives Finn
and Grey at the Pennsylvania Station
yesterday afternoon. The or1cers came
to the conclusion that an adventure was
afoot, and began asking questions. The
tickets We're to Washington. and the
youths explained that they were "going
down TO see the President" and they
hoped to- stay over for the Inauguration.
Where did you get the money for the
tickets?" Detective Finn inquired
The boys said they had found a pocH-
etbook in the Borough Hall station of
the subway with $S4 in it.
How much have you got left?" the
detectives asked.
The boys counted up. Seventy
dollars" one of them announced.
"And your tickets are SO each" COM
mented Detective Finn. "Its a good
htory, but your mathematics are not so
good"
The youths We're taken to the west
Thrtieth street station, and there, it was
said, they admitted they had robbed
four stores in Brooklyn, obtaining s210.
They identified themselves as Walter
McNaliy. 10, of 451O Avenue N; Charles
George, IA, 3Sl Henry street Emil Dios.
15> 1S5 Atlantic avenue; william
Weaver, 10, 215 Atlantic avenls, and
Philip Reilly. Is. 644 Vanderbilt avenue
Brooklyn.
The New York herald., 1921-02-07
1866 BUILDERS CITED
IN LOCKWOOD CASES
Mccarthy, Murphy's Friend, Is
Among Those to Give Bail
To-day in 81, 500 Each.
BRINDELL SEEKS ESCAPE
Conference in Albany Will
Decide Future Course of
Housing Committee.

While the future of the Lockwood
committee is being decided to-day in
Albany at a conference Of Samuel I'm
termyer. Senator Charles c. Lockwood
and the leaders of both houses of the
Legislature, 156 dealers in building ma
terials indicted for conspiracy to violate
the State antitrust laws are scheduled
to appear before Supreme Court Justice
J ohm V. McAvoy TO furnish bail in $1,000
each and to make formal motions. This
group includes John A. Mccarthy, per-
sonal friend and former business part
ner of Charles F. Murphy of Tammany
Hall.
Robert p Brindell dethroned czar of
the building trades, was said yesterday
TO be planning. with Martin w. Little
ton, his attorney. to make a motion for
his release from the Tombs under cer-
tificate of reasonable doubt. This is the
only way in which Brindell can gain his
liberty pending an appeal, and 1T is
probable that upon his appearance be-
fore Justice McAvoy tomorrow morning
for sentence his attorney will ask for
stay in which to make such an appli-
cation.
The main point on which Brindelrs
counsel will base his motion will be the
question of the admissability of evidence
of alleged acts of extortion for which
he was not on trial. and also the ad-
mission of evidence relating to his per-
secution of members of other unions.
This testimony was allowed to go into
record despite Mr.. Littletons objections
upon the theory that the Jury might
consider it in so far as 1t tended to show
criminal intent on Brindelrs part in the
calling of strike on the premises owned
by Max Aronson, garment manufacturer
and the subsequent calling off of this
strike for consideration of $4,000.
So far as gould be learned yesterday
there is nothing TO interfere with the
plans of the special prosecutors to place
John r. Hettrick, organizer and dictator
of various building trades rings, on trial
tomorrow morning.
The search for Richard Pike, former
walking delegate OF the steamfitters and
one OF Brindell's alleged graft collectors
is said to be going on in many cities.
Descriptions of the man have been
flashed far and wide. together with the
information that he is wanted on GRIM
inal charges here.
The New York herald., 1921-02-07
CHARITY BURIAL FOR
NURSE, POISON VICTIM
NJ. Y. House Where She Got
Fatal Food Is Unknown.

Helen Hopkins, aged 81. a graduate
nurse who formerly lived In Manhat-
tan. and who died week ago in the
Middlesex General Hospital in New
Brunswick, N. j.. will be buried there
to-day at public expense, because no
relatives or friends have appeared TO
claim her body.
Michael O'Connell. Chief Of Police of
New Brunswick. said last night that.
though he had given all the facts in
the case TO the New York officials, he
had been unable 10 learn OF the nurse .
address. Several New York physicians,
however, remembered her and said
they had found her an efficient worker,
but none knew any more about her.
Miss Hopkins went 20 n boarding
house in Jamesburg ten days ago and
complained OF feeling M. She was taken
to the hospital the next day. Death was
caused by arsenic poisoning. She told
the hospital authorities that shc be-
lieved rats had carried arsenic into her
food in her former boarding house in
New York
The New York herald., 1921-02-07
BOMBS. EXPLODED FOR
PRELATE AND JEWELLER
House of Mexican Archbishop
and American Shop Wrecked.

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 6.-The residence
of the Archbishop of Mexico, the Most
Rev Jose Mora. was bombed early this
morning. About the same time bomb
was exploded at the entrance of the
building occupied by Juergens X Co,
American manufacturers or 1ewelry.
There were no casualties. Those BOMB
ings are declared to have been attempts
at sabotage by radical labor elements,
which for some time have assumed
threatening attitude.
The Archbishop. because of his ener-
getic stand against radicalis,n and his
activity in organizing Catholic workmen
to combat the extremists, has received
many threats. Juergens a. Co. have had
labor trouble for the past four months.
After consultation with the Department
of Labor of the State of Mexico yester-
day, the firm reiterated its refusal 10
accede TO the mems demands, and was
advised by the officials to close down
until a settlement could be effected.
The bomb outrages were the acts OF
individuals and not the work or spe-
cial organization, according to formal
statement made by President Obregon
tonight. The President also declared
the action of the bombers was not d.
rected against the Catholic Church as
such. but against the Archbishop per-
sonally II firmly believe that had the
Archbishop applied himself exclusively
TO religious practices without mixing In
politics the outrage would not have
happened" the President is quoted as
saying.
The newspapers. hc~ ever. describe the
damage to the Archbishop's residence
and the bombing of the American rae
tory. which was completely wrecked, as
the probable beginning OF Red activity
in Mexico. This viewpoint is shared by
some OF the Government officials ano
during the afternoon several RAIDS were
made on radical quarters and arrests
were made
The New York herald., 1921-02-07
SOFT COAL OUTPUT
CONTINUES TO FALL
Conditions Similar to Those OF
ArTnistIce Time.

WASHINGTON. Feb. s.-Reporting a
continued decline in the production of
bituminous coal. the Geological Survey
In its weekly report to-day declared the
present situation in the bituminous
fields marked by industrial depres-
sion and mild weather, bears a striking
resemblance to the period following the
armistice."
Tho total output Of btuminous coal
during the week ending January 20 was
estimated by the survey at s.525,00
tons. decline OF $4,000 tons from the
preceding week.
The average production working
day" the survey noted, has been falling
steadily since mid-December It's course
row closely parallels that Of early 1919.
Production of anthracite for the week
OF January 30. however. increased
sha y. the survey declared, amounting
20 1,9sS.cy0 tons asainst 1885. 600 tons
the previous week.
The New York herald., 1921-02-07
JANITOR ARRESTED
IN TEN BRONX FIRES
Rusch Said to Have Admitted
Presence at Saturday
Night Blazes.

After an early morning investigation
by the police and Fire Marshal Brophy
Paul Rusch, 33 years old, of 1913 Fox
street, The Bronx, janitor and driver,
was placed under arrest charged with
setting the ten incendary fires that
aroused The Bronx Saturday night and
led to the organization of citizen vigil
lantes to search for the, hrebug Rusch
is said to have admitted to Marshal
Brophy he was present at four or five
of the fires. When arraigned in the
Morrisania Court he denied the arson
charge.
Marshal Brophy said investigation has
disclosed that two fires occurred in an
apartment where Rusch formerly worked
as janitor While they did no great
damage. the cause of the fires was not
ascertained at the time. Five men were
detained by the police early yesterday
morning. All were able to give sats-
factory accounts of themselves. the
police say, with the exception of Rusch.
Throughout a cross-examination by Mar
shal Brophy he clung to his story that
he was attracted to the vicinity of the
fires by the sound of arriving fire ap-
paratus.
Rusch was arrested following an in
vestigation in the Simpson street police
station. Lillian Hirsch, 10 years old, of
934 East 165th street. surveyed lineup
of suspects, and said Rusch was the
man she had seen coming out of The
hallway where she lived short time
before a fire, occurred there.
The fires were all within a radius OF
one-half mile in the East 165th street
and East 169th street section. Burning
paper and excelsior were placed in hall
ways under stairways and. in two cases,
in baby carriages in Railways, and then
ignited.
81 am convinced the fires were set by
pyromaniac," said Marshal Brophy.
Rusch was held without bail for ex-
animation Tomorrow
The New York herald., 1921-02-07
OPPOSES PUNISHMENT
OF LANCDON'S SLAYER
japanese Military Organ
Fears He Is tSucrificed.' .

TOXIC, Feb. 5 (delayed) I'm a sensa-
tional article to-day the Kokumin Shim-
bun, regarded as the organ of the mill
tary party. charges the Foreign Office
with negotiating with the War Depart
ment to secure the imposition of a sem
tence upon the Japanese sentry at Vladi-
vostok who shot Lieut.. Langdon. 1t al
leges that the Foreign Office aims to
sacrifice" the sentry with the object of
avoiding a troublesome diplomatic COM
plication with America over the shooting
OF the naval officer and to court the
good will of the American Government
by this means.
,rhe newspaper claims that many in
, fluential Japanese officials are critical
of the Foreign Office for what they
charge has been its Interference ia tnb
case. The Heading inhabitants of the
sentry's home village of Kochi, in CO.
operation with the Prefecture, the
Kokumin declares, have organized an
association to secure national support
for the cause of the sentry, whom they
deem to have faithfully discharged his
duty.
The result of the court-martial trial
OF the sentry has not yet been announced.
The New York herald., 1921-02-07
FRENCH SUPER-HEROES
FORMALLY RECOGNIZED
Fiue of BroUest Soldiers Get
1000 Francs Pensions.

Special Gable to THE New York HERALD.
Copyright, 1921, by THE New York HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Paris, Feb. G.
France placed the official stamp of
recognition upon her five super-soldiers
of the great war to-day when President
Millerand. In the great hall of the Cha
teau of St Germain, in the presence OF
Marshal F'och, Gen. Gouraud and many
other notables, carried out the will Of
the late NJ Metzer of st. German leav-
ing pension of 1000 francs annually to
Frances Ave bravest' soldiers "in the
next war with Germany" This was
the wording OF the will when he died
seventeen years ago.
The men who were chosen were Pri-
vate Toul of the Fusilier Marines of
Lorent. Adjutant lie Noble of the 103d
Infantry of Sarreguemines, former Ad-
jutant Duval of the Seventeenth Chas-
seurs, decorator of Troyes; former
Adjutant Best of the Thirtieth Infantry.
farmer of the Meuse, and Corporal
Cunnac of the 173d Infantry.
Corporal Cunnac who is blind, was led
into the hall by his wife and son. He
has a record of nineteen citations for
bravery
The New York herald., 1921-02-07
TEARS FOLLOW DANCE;
THEN GIRL ENDS LIFE
Grief Ouer Sisters Illness Ex-
plains Sudden Act

Miss Camille Cerny OF 233 Camelia
street, Long Island City. went to a
dance Saturday night with her fiance
and when she returned home burst out
in a fit OF crying. He asked her what
was the matter. She replied that she
did not know and then she went into
the house.
Two or three hours later the girls
Nmother was aroused by the odor OF gas
and went into the bedroom. where she
found her daughter dead of gas poison
ing. A piece OF tubing was in the girls
mouth and the gas was turned on full
force. Members of the family said she
had been despondent recently because
her sister had suffered a nervous break
down. She was twenty years old and
a stenographcr
The New York herald., 1921-02-07

would be sad step backward to abro-
gate State regulations of utilities
Frank o. Lowden Illinois: There
has been criticism of. our public utilities
law because of the necessity OF increas-
ing rates i'm consequence of the war. Up
to two years ago, however, the decreases
in rates We're much more numerous and
greater than the increases. 1t looks now
as though it would be possible in the
next few years for the commission to
again reduce rates and indeed protect
the public better than could be done
without a commission"
James r. Goodrich. Indiana "Our
public utility commission has been in
force in Indiana for the last ten years,
has given complete satisfaction. 1t is
undoubtedly a great step in advance and
will be retained in our State"
The New York herald., 1921-02-07
TRAIN FERRY FOR SWEDEN.
plan Service with England nns
Perhaps Russia.

LoNpoN. Feb. 5.--A plan for linking
up Sweden with England by means of a
train ferry 10 COST 100000 rs being
considered by business men Of the two
nations.
The scheme aims at the establishments
OF q daily service by at least six ] 2 600
ton ships of eighteen knots speed. each
capable OF carrying fifty railroad cars.
AS the gauges of the British and
swedish railroads arc the same. rapidity
OF transportation would be assured.
The New York herald., 1921-02-07
INTERCHURCH CALLS
FOR STEEL COMMISSION
Settlement of Labor Troubles
IsSought.

WASHINGTON. Feb. e.-A memorial
from the commission of inquiry of the
1nterchurch World Movement. request
ing that the Federal Government set up
a commission to settle conditions be-
tween workers and employers in the iron
and steel industry was received to-day
by members of Congress.
The memorial was accompanied by
copies of the report presented to the
President last July. in which the corr
mission of inquiry held that the causes
of the steel strike still remain unsettled.
Action by Congress making effective the
commissions recommendations was
asked In the memorial