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The Washington times., 1921-03-02

A former hack inspector of the
Washington police department is
leading the Panama army in its war
against Costa Rica.
He is Albert H. Lamb, whose wife
and three children live at 1921 New
Jersey avenue.
POLICEMAN HERE A YEAR.
Lamb also pounded the pavement
In the Tenth police precinct for a
year and also was detailed under De-
tective Sergt. Fred A. Sandberg. chief
of the bureau of Identification of the
Washington. Police Department.
Lamb always had visions OF head
ing an army In Central America. Even
when he was connected with the
Washington Police Department. he
frequently spoke about the day when
he would lead an army In a war"
IL was In 1903 that Lamb served as
hack inspector of the Washington
Police Department. A year later he
resigned and became chief OF police
of Guatemala City. Guatemala. For
some reasons. which were not ex-
planned, Lamb returned to Washing
ton year later and applied to Maj.
Raymond w. Pullman, late superin-
tendent Of Police, for reappointment
to the Washington Police Department
He was detailed to the Tenth police
precinct, and later sent to the First
precinct as cell man."
LITTLE CHANCE FOR vALOR
Lamb probably will not have op-
portunity to display much heroism in
the Central American war, which is
believed near an end.
Jest what part Lamb has had in
the hostilities has not been made
public here. However, as Inspector
general of the Panama police, he not
not only Is holding a position which
carries with 1t considerable military
authority. but Is head of the entire
police system of the Central Amer
ican country.
When a member of the Washington
police department Lamb was known
for his fearlessness. He made n num-
ber of important arrests, and under
the supervision of Detective Sergeant
Sandberg quickly learned the system
of taking finger prints and Bertillon
measurements. He also has photo
graphed a number OF well-known
criminals arrested by the washingto ton
police and brought to police head
quarters.
MAJ. PULLMAN HIS FRIEND.
Major Pullman was one of the best
friends that Lamb had in the Capital.
He selected Lamb to assist Detective
Sergeant Sandberg at the bureau of
Identification.
Lamb was hack inspector Of the
Washington Police Department when
he was appointed chief OF police at
Guatemala city. When he returned
to- Washington he became associated
with the National Bureau OF Ideutih-
cation here. He left Washington in
1917 and took the position az inspector
general OF the Panama police depart
mont
The Washington times., 1921-03-02
GERMAN OFFER.
CALLED FINAL
Simons' Will Stick to Proposal
To Pay Less Than 0ne-fourth
of Allies Demand.
REFUSAL MEANS INVASION
London Parley Faces Check
mate With Force as Only
Solution.

LONDON, March 2.--Germany
was confronted with the possi-
bility of an indemnity ultimatum
this afternoon.
Lord Riddell. the official Brit
ish press representative of the Su-
preme Council, announced at noon
that there was a possibility the
Germans would be summoned to
meet the allies this afternoon to
receive the reply to the German
counter proposals.
The Washington times., 1921-03-02
U.S.. PUBLIC DEBT GROWS
$58,A9,845 in MONTH

The gross public debt increased
s5s, ,449.s45 during the month OF Feb
ruary, the Treasury Department
announced today. The gross public
debt on January ~ was s23,9a3.23f,-
$50 and on February % II was s24,-
O51 .6S4, ,T2s. The increase was largely
due to the fiotation of Treasury GER
tiHicates, the Treasury Department
stated.
The Washington times., 1921-03-02
8 CIVILIANS SLAIN IN
IRELAND IN "a HOURS

DUBLIN. March Eight civilians
have been killed In Irish disorders
during the past twenty-four hours
and nine persons, including four
women. were wounded. according to
a casualty report issued here today.
The others wounded we're three po-
licemen and two soldiera
The Washington times., 1921-03-02
O.C.MANLEADS
.PANAMAARMY
Albert H. Lamb, Former Cop and
Hack Inspector Here,
Known for vaIor.

BALBOA, Panama Canal Zone,
March 2.AQuiet prevailed upon the
Panama-Costa Rics frontier today
and belief prevails that there will
be'po further armed clashes, a. IT
II Understood that both Panama
and Costa Rica have accepted the
The national assembly of Panama
has authorized n loan of s5OO. 900 to
defray the expense Of policing the
border.
The Washington times., 1921-03-02
HOUSTON 0BEYS; FILES TRUCKL0AD OF DATA

ALBERT II. LAMB, former
= hack Inspector Of the WASH
ington Police Department, who
is Inspector general Of police
and one Of the leaders Of the
Panama army In its war against
Costa RIca.
The Washington times., 1921-03-02

Recently. a flying machine with
a 100-horsepower engine was a
marvel. Then came the engine OF
800 horsepower. Now Caproni,
the Italian. builds an engine OF
3.2oo horsepower. to drive q ma
The Washington times., 1921-03-02
BERLIN TELLS DELEGATES TO STAND PAT ON LOW INDEMNITY
WEATHER

Rata sse s~sewhat
warmer ssslshtI ThsSs-
aay partly cAs~ayb colder
TAussAsy afternoon,
fresh ssssh ssl s~uts h
west wtsAs- Te1pers-
tare st D .. - a de-
grees.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-05-20
FINAL ACTION ON
(Continued from Page One.)

Continued from Page One) amended. He asked permission that his statement be printed in the journal.
 Leader Buckley moved that the exp1a- nation of the speaker be ordered printed in the journal.
 In reply to question asked Rep. Wall of Torrington. the speaker said that in accordance with practice discovered in the national house of representatives the action of last Tuesday and the ruling would be vacated.
 In all fairness to all concerned, he said, all right should remain intact.
 The sense of fairness of the House. he said, would not stop any member who was in the napority from moving reconsidera- tion.
 Leader Buckley suggested that when the bill is taken from the table its status would remain where 1t was just before the motion for roll call vote made by Mir. Pendleton of Preston. He was up- held by the speaker.
 Senator FurColo of New Haven joined the opposition in the upper branch this week, stating he would vote against the bill because he was opposed to binding an employe hand and foot He opposes both unwarranted lockouts and walkouts, on the ground they should be gone into only when all else fails, and opposes unions as they now exist, but wants to see all
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-05-20
SENATE PUTS TAX
 ON GASOLINE SALE
Adds One Cent Burden To Auto ist, Exempting Farmers and
 City Cars.

Hartford, May 20.-By vote of 2l to 10 the Senate passed the bill placing a 1 cent tax on gasoline but with amend ments offered by Senator Brooks and Senator w. H. Hall. Senator Brooks amendment exempts from the tax motor vehicles used by municipal departments, hospitals, ambulances, etc., and Senator Halls amendment would place the re- ceipts in the hands of the state treasury instead of allocating 80 per cent. to road repairs as originally intended.
 The action on the bill came after the adoption of the amendments and was be- gun by Senator Brooks, who argued that the tax would give the oil companies chance to increase the price ot gasoline. He was i'll favor of securing the revenue by other methods and suggested putting it on the pleasure vehicle and truck taxes. Senator Trumbull in reply said the price of gasoline f1uctuated and the public pad little attention to the matter. lie thought the bill ought to pass.
 Senator E. F. Hall informed the Sen ate that the appropriations committee had figured up this tax i'll making appropr1a- tions for state road work.
 Senator Furculo went on record as op- posed to the measure, expressing the opinion that the motorists are taxed enough. Following the vote, which re- corded 21 as favoring, Senator Banks asked that the negative vote be recorded and it was done, showing ten III oppoSl- tiOn
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-05-20
MEN FIGHT" DUEL
 NEAR NEW LONDON
Navy Officer WelChes at Last Minute and Gets Sound Thrashing
 From Civilian.

New London, May 2o-It became known yesterday that duel took place in secluded spot in Groton last Monday evening, which was, how ever, without fatal results, although one of the duclists is said to be laid up undergoing repairs because ot a severe drubbing administered by his opponent.
 The affair was over a fair lady who is stopping at one of the leading hotels in the city, and 1t is said that one of the men, a naval officer who had been shOWering attentions on a woman, said to be southern beauty from Texas, resented the attentions more recently bestowed upon her by New York automobile salesman. The two met at the hotel last week and 1t is said got into a rather heated argument The naval man is said to have slapped the face of teh civilian who struck back, WhereupOn the naval man challenged him to duel
 The challenge was promptly aC- ceptcd, each man chose his second and on Monday evening the party re- tired to a secluded spot off Grove avenue, Groton, and prepared for the fray It was not learned. whether pistols were to be used or swords at 20 paces, but whatever weapon was chosen, when the time came the naval man quavered and the civilian pro- ceeded to give him the beating of his life with his bare fists.
 Naturally the identity of all con- cerned is shrouded in mystery, but 1t is fact that the encounter took place.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-05-20
MINERS STARVING,
 CAN'T GET JOBS

Birmingham, Ala, May2O-It is esti- mated that 10000 men, women and chll- dren in the coal district of Alabama are without food. They are housed in tents furnished by the United Mine Workers of America. To relieve this situation trade urionists are contributing funds and the state federation of labor has tor warded $50O The coal owners deny that starvation exists, while they force min CTS to make oath that they are not, and never will be members of the United Mine Workers.
 A statewide blacklist is being conducted against the union miners with the appro- val of Governor Kilby. The state execu- tive acted as arbitrator i'll the recent mine strike and supported the coal owners 1tl every point.
 Governor Kilby also ruled that the coal owners are under no obligation to re-employ these miners. The governor has been called upon to relieve the dis tress that his decision created, but re- fuses to act, and has publicly declared that he "sympathized with the miners y This statement has brought a whitening reply from Van A. Bittner, representa- tive of the United Mine Workers, who tells the official that such hypocrisy makes men sWOnder.'
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-05-20
STATE MAY YET
 UPSET ALL CITY.
 MANAGER PLANS
Has Bill Pending With Governor Providing for Uniform City
 Charters.

The following statement is issued by the committee supporting the city manager plan:
 ing with labor on the civil service IS quick to adopt the eight-hOur day and
 Even though it rushed through the bill providing for a city manager for New Haven at the behest of the "pOWers" be- hind it, the Legislature this week showed that it apparently was not entirely satls- fled with its action and discussed legisla tion that may finally upset the city mana ger plan even If adopted Ill New Haven 1t was a bill providing for the creation of a commission to serve without pay and to study uniform charter tor city and town governments throughout the state and the discussion was led by Represen- tative Ford of New Haven, chairman ot the cities and boroughs' committee, who recommended passage of the New Haven bill.
 Mir. Ford read a letter Wh1C hthe com mittee had sent to the governor on the proposition as the result of the many bills relating to borough, town and city government changes. The letter pointed out a desire in many places to return to the old town form of government and the desire of other places for the town and counsel manager plans. The letter de- clared that many matters, such as bond ing and assessment propositions could be delt with by the towns without bothlng the General Assembly.
 According to the letter, the proposed commission should investigate the com mission form of government, uniform charters, home rule, standardization ot accounting and incorporation of the forms of government and report next ses- SiOn
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-05-20
THE BIJOU.

With two great pictures that have held audiences spellbound everywhere that they have been shown and, peculiarly enough, both of the same school, the bill at the Bijou Theatre for Sunday night appears like one of the strongest ever seen in the city, for 1t includes "The Stealers" and Broken Blossoms" the latter being shown on Sunday night only
 The revival of Broken Blossoms" has attracted universal attention. It is ad- mittedly the greatest picture ever made by David Ward Griffith, and that is equi- valent to saying that 1t IS the greatest pic ture ever made.
 The story of Broken Blossoms" was adapted by Mr. Griffith from a story in 'Limehouse Nights" by Thomas Burke. Around this story MT. Griffith has built the most alluring, yet pitiful, beautiful, yet tragic love story ever filmed. The critics everywhere have paid the high est possible tributes to the acting of the principals, who include Miss Lillian Gish, as The Girl" Richard Bartholmoss as The Chink," and Donald Crisp as Bat tling Burrows"
 The second big feature is 'The Steal erS,' the powerful human document of William Christy Cabanne, former assist ant to David Ward Griffith. It is pie
 
 ever shown, and Is said to mark a new milestone in motion picture history. The story deals with the blasphemous conduct Of minister of the gospel who turned crook to spite God for the sufferings he considered the Lord had visited upon him.
 Because Ot its simple theme and its torcetul presentation through the medi- u1nS Ot the novel situations and the mas terly acting of the fine company of actors personally selected by MT. Cabanne, The StealerS" Is one picture in thousand It IS picture that will live because 1t deals with the humanities, with love, honor, ad- venture and the appeal of the infinite
 Still third Sunday night attraction is the thirteenth episode of ''Double Ad- venture" that thrilling serial starring daring Charles Hutchinson. This serial Is fast drawing to close and is one of wonderful interest throughout The Stealers' and "Double Adventure" will be continued at the Bijou for Monday, tuesday and Wednesday, along with a big bill of really all-star vaudeville, headed by Eva Shirley, assisted by Fid GOrdon's Versatile Musical Boys and Al Roth, one of the leading jazz dancers of the country. They will present Songs ot the Moment" which include a bit of everything from ragtime to grand opera. Miss Shirley and Al Roth are not new to New Haven, as they have played here before, and are always big favorites Fid Gordon's Boys know how to produce some great jazz and the ensemble is said to be one of the best in vaudeville today. 'Why Be Serious?" is the slogan of Will Mahoncy, the monologist, whose every word IS stepping stone to laugh
 Stevens and BrunOllo are a clever couple who will offer their own idea of Songs and a Bit of Chatter" The lit tie lady in this act is said to possess a l great deal of personality, and is most easy to look upon, while the chap is a good comedian, Dave Johnson, d fourth act on the bill, claims to be the chap with | the talking feet He is a dancer of the
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-05-20
Jitney Insurance
 Raised to $2O,OOO
Leqislative Committee Increases Maximum Liability According
 to Car Capacity.

The maximum of liability insurance required to be carried by Jltney oMn- Sno CTS is increased from $1o,ooo to 92o,11 GOO in a bill to be favorably reported to the Legislature by the Legislative committee on roads, bridges and rlV-
 It is provided that the amount (, of insurance be determined by multiply ing the number of passengerS t Whl6H na 6H S-oo but that if must not be less than $3,ooo $3TD, Dno nor more than S2o,ooo for those carrying 6 or less PasS1hngers Po1 thase saIrT nno ing more than 16. The insurance IS 10 9 indemnify the jitney owners
 against e3ims for a5t ReE5ops be 5ddi3iona iHG5g indemnity of $I,ooo against legal la bility resulting from property damage,
 Before jitney may be operated on on the public hlghwd1YbS by o[ 5P: bond onnd' filed with with the motor vehicle commissloner, mndcr the provisions of the bill.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-05-20
CONGRESS REFUSES TO LEGALIZE THE
 SPEEDUP SYSTEM
Can't Be Done With Human Beings Declares Nolan in Answer to
 Blanton.

Washington, May 2O.-The House re- fused to legalize the Taylor "speed-up system while discussing the army appro- priation bill The defenders of the sys- tenn were Congressmen AUnderhi]l (Mass) and Blanton (Texas.)~ The for mer sells hardware and recently received little cheap nOtOriety by an attract on President Gompers and the trade union movement. He exhibited the same in telligence in discussing tn "speed-up" sys- .tem when he acknowledged he knew nothing about it. Congressman Blanton made his stereotyped speech, when mat ters concerning labor are being consid- cred.
 Congressman Nolan, member of the Iron Holders union, challenged any col league to read the committee hearings on this proposition and then defend 1t on the floor of the house.
 You can not apply this sort of a sys- tenn to human beings said the trade unionist You can not time them as you time horse, or a dog on a coursing park or the athlete on the cinder path, who have got to give some consideration to the human element involved i'll indus try.'
 Congressman Hull called attention to letter written by the present president of the American Engineering society, who has since repudiated 1t.
 Opponents of the system said there was not manufacturer in the country who was using it, and that 1t has been conl- plctcly discredited except by those who want a job holding stop watch.
 Are you going to measure efficiency by a stop-watch system?" asked Con- gressman Tague (Mass.). There is not a man who has ever had men ill his en- ploy in great numbers who has ever ap- piled the stop watch system without find ing out that it not only broke down the efficiency of his men, but it also broke down the morale of his men.
 The gentleman from Texas (Mr. Blanton) says it ought to go into effect. He does not tell you why. He can not tell you Why.'
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-05-20
THE HYPERION.

This musical show has been rehearsed with great care and is ready for the first presentation at the Hyperion on next Friday and Saturday, May 27th and 18th next. It has very pretty score and lots of pep. The characters in the cast are fortunate in possessing beautiful voices, which is such an added attraction in a play of this kind. There is little need to go into details when one speaks of the Nevlns Quartette, composed of the fol- lowing men: Victor Valeti, first tenor K. Woods BurWell, second tenor; Clar- enCe R. Lake, baritone, and Marshall F. BurWell, bass. This quartette is a musi- cal treat and it will be heard to good ad- vantage in Melodyland. The Alpha Male Chorus IS also we'll represented, adding their share of talent to the big produc- tion. Among the lady soloists in the cast are Miss Mildred Kullman who is the pOssessor of a very fine voice, and also Miss Anna L. Schlegel, as Queen of the Gypsy Tribe, and her lover MT. Charles Kullman, affiliated with Yale Ouartettes, are both fortunate in having cultivated voices and are sure to please their hear CTS. Mr. Robert E. Burns has a sweet tenor voice and after hearing him you will be convinced of this fact Little Jane Stafford as Queen of Fairyland, is sure to Captivate her audience with her charming sweet voice and beautiful danc- ing.
 A real surprise is in store for those who love Oriental Dancing when they see Lena from Palestena. There is a big surprise in store for you in this number Lena is no slim princess weighing in the neighborhood of two hundred wounds, and every inch of her body IS muscles. Look out for Lena" The followers of Ruth Schofeld remember her in Miss Bob White, she will be seen again in Melody land. Leslie Jardine, with his laughing song, is sure to make you laugh again and again.
 Mr. William Hewitt and Marion Jar dine as Leaders in the Good Night, have a dance creation that is far above par and should please their audience. The Scare Crows are a bunch of comic tramps who perform a dance that would make lot of professionals sit up and take particular notice.
 The box office opens May 26th at 9 A. M. Seats are also on sale at Roy Wards Music Store. Temple Street, and can be purchased from people in the cast Melodyland is Music, Melody and Mirth from the start to finish.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-05-20
BARRIERS INSIST
 ON FULL HOLIDAY '

Hartford, May 2O.-Ihat Journeymen barbers' local union has notified the mas ter barbers that, hereafter the only days to be observed as half-holidays will be Washington's Birthday and Columbus Day, the shops to be closed all day on other holidays, with the exception ot L11l- coln's Birthday, which is not observed Dy Hartford barber shops.
 The notice sent by the union to em- nloves applies to the coming Memorial Day which falls on a Monday. It has not been the custom to close two consecu- tive days, shops being open a halt day when falling on a Saturday or Mon, dav, but under the union notice, shops will be closed from the night of Saturday. May 28, to the morning of Tuesday, May
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-05-20
ASSEMBLY TAKES POT-SHOT AT STATE
 EDUCATION BOARD
Refuses To Give It Control Over Erection of School Buildings
 Hereafter.

Hartford, May 2O-Despite its adop ton by the Senate, the House of Repre- Sentatves late yesterday afternoon re- iected the bill which would have given the state board of education supervision over the construction of new school houses. objection to the measure being voiced alike by members from large cities and small towns MT. Ripley of Win chester, reporting the bill for the com mittee on eduCatiOn pointed out that there was no attempt to make Czar ot the commissioner of education, but that the bill merely gave the state board power of supervision over lighting, heating, seating and the general health of the children involved in the plans for school building.
 MT. Brainard of Branford objected to the bill on the ground that 1t was another step in the centrallzatlon ot schools III the Capitol at Hartford,
 "I don't doubt" he said, "the comm1s- sioner of education is the last word Tn education As an architect he probably is a good plumber"
 An amendment offered by MT. Mars den of Madison would have made the bill apply only to new construction and not to remodeling.
 MT. Perry offered an amendment pro- viding that if plans are prepared by competent architect the approval ot the state board of education shall be needed
 MT. Dunn of Hartford said he felt as MT. Perry did that if the amendment was not adopted he would have to oppose the bill
 Representative Hickey of East Hart ford opposed the bill. :,
 MT. Perrys amendment was rejected at this point.
 In my opinion that is a fine half-baked provision" said MT. Bell.
 Out of order banged Speaker Sher- wood.
 The House ten Justify rejected the original bill.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-05-20
HISTICE WHITE
 SIJMMERED HERE

New London, May 2o.-The death of Chief Justice Edward Douglas White caused keen regret in this city where he had been favorably known as m a a summer visitor for some years. He had taken a lease of cottage Tn inc Pesuot colony for the present sea son and was anticipating coming here Shortly. He was a familiar figure, ahout town during the summer and while he declined numerous invita- lions to attend local gatherings many recal1 that he was always ready to in dulge in a social chat and was, a mighty interesting and approachable man.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-05-20
REPUDIATE AWARD.

Portland, Ore, May 2o.-Thc Structural Building Employers Asso- citation has rcpudiated an arbitration award.
 The workers are asking how peace can be even approNimated when em- ploycrS consider their pledged word thing to be broken when 1t suits their convenience.