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New Britain herald., 1921-05-11
800 Volunteer Bremen Fight Flames Which Do Damage of $170,000 At Foran & Sons Furniture Store.

New London. May 11.-Fire. be- lieved to be of incendiary origin, com pletely destroyed the furniture store of Foran & Son. 224, 236 Bank street, at 9:45 last evening, causing a loss of $170.000 in stock and damage to the building. The ~aze was one of eight calls received by the fire department during the past l4 hours. No other blaze reached serious property dam age, but the police have discovered an oil soaked mattress in the rear of the Bristol hotel, and two of the calls, both sent from the same box, were found to be false alarms
 The Foran fire started while a largo portion of the city department was answering one call and when the fire men arrived the whole interior of the building was a roaring mass of flames. The firemen could not enter the build ing at any time until near a. m. today. Meanwhile. two fire boats. one furnished by the United States submarine base. and the other by the Thames River Towboat company, furnished water from the Thames river.
 Flying sparks threatened the sur rounding neighborhood over a vast area and started one fire a few blocks away. The enforced cutting of high lContinued on Eleventh Page)
New Britain herald., 1921-05-11
CLERKIN-SEIPEL
 NUPTIALS TODAY
Ceremony Is Performed This Morning at St. Mary's Church With Rev.
 J. T. Winters Officiating.


 very pretty wedding was solemnized this morning at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's church when Miss Lillian Seipel of 5 Smith street, became the bride of James J. Clerkin of 231 Elm street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John T. Winters, pastor. The mass was sung by a quartet composed of Mrs. M. T. Crean, Mrs. John Connolly, James J. Donahue and Gerald F. Crean. At the ok ertory, "Jesu Dei Vivi'' was sung by a trio consisting of Mrs. M. T. Crean, James Donahue and Gerald Crean.
 The bride was attractively dressed in a gown of white crepe de meteor and a shower bouquet of white roses. Miss Mary Kelley of Southington, cousin of the bride, was maid of honor. She was attired in pink crepe de meteor with a hat to match and carried a bouquet of pink roses. The bride wore a suit of blue tricotine on her wedding trip.
 Following the ceremony Tn the church, a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. Adam Siepel. who today are observing the 29th anniversary of their wedding Mrs. kronholm catered.
 MT. and Mrs. Clerkin left this after noon on a wedding trip to Canada. They will be at home to friends at 53 Smith street, after June l.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-11
WRANGLE
 OVER CUTS IN PAY
Hartford Men Criticized For Not Reducing
 Wages.

Hartford, May 11.-A sharp de- bate in which the fire was directed at the Hartford master plumbers for from s1 to so cents an hour in com mon with the master plumbers To- calls of other cities and as recom- mended by the board of directors of the state association, ended in tabling the motion that Hartford join the ranks. at the annual convention of the Master Plumbers association of Connecticut here today. Delegates from Waterbury, New Haven and Bridgeport, where the journeymen plumbers are out on strike on so cent wage proposition, severely criti- cized the Hartford master plum bers for maintaining the $1 wage, but it was declared by Hartford master plumbers and other delegates who know of ~s situation in Hartford, that building here was largely done by outside contractors who paid the $1 wage. Because of this, the as- sociation refused to press the demand on the Hartford employing plumbers and the matter was tabled
 If our state association means anything it ought to mean that at a
 
 in our wage troubles said MT. New man of New Haven.
 E.. J. Daly of Waterbury came to the defense of Hartford and said that the State association should not force any local whera exceptional condi- tions prevailed and that each local should act according to the situation.
 National Director Curtin explained that Massachusetts had the same problem in that no statewide action has been forced by the master. plumb CTS because of local differences.
 Harry J. Kennedy of New London. president of the association. presided. A resolution was introduced by the Waterbury Master Plumbers Asso- citation, urging that the State asso- citation appoint three delegates on the board of directors of the Connecticut Builders Exchange, Inc, as recently suggested by the exchange. The Wa terbury local also introduced a reso- Iution urging increases of member ship fee from s11 to $20 per year to increase the efficiency of the organi- xation.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-11
Others Keep Open When New
 Wage Agreement Is Signed
UNIONS PROTECTING PLANTS
Keep Enough Men on Duty to Act As Guards and Firemen-Nfen Ask 10 Per Cent. Raise-OfTered 30 Per Cent Cut. A4.. 4.E ...- sA

New York May 11.-seven large paper mills Nh the United States and Canada. employing approximately D. 900 men, shut down today because of failure of workers and owners to sign new agreements to replace those which expired last night.
 Big Mills Closed.
 According to reports received here by the labor bureau incorporated, the mills which closed today were:
 Union Bag & Paper company, Hudson Falls. N. Y.: Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and Kauna, Wis, St. Laurice Paper Company Limited. Three Rivers, Que. Anglo-New Foundland company. Grand Falls, N. F.; Abitibi Limited, Iroauois Falls, Ont: Spanish River Pulp & Paper Mills Limited. Saulte Ste Marie. Ont: Espanola and Sturgeon, Falls, Ont; St. Regis Paper Co.,. Defereit, N. Y.; Hanna Paper company, Nor wood. Norfolk and Raymondville, N. Y.
 Protecting Property.
 The unions, the labor bureau stated, were keeping sufficient men at the plants to furnish fire protection and guard the property. According to the bureau this policy would. be continued unless the companies attempted to oper- ate the mills with StrlkeDreakerS.
 Agreements Signed.
 The bureau listed the following con- cerns as having signed agreements with the unions:
 Degrasse Paper company: Finch Pruyn and company; s. Croix Paper company: Pejepscot Pulp & Paper com pany: Great Northern Paper company; Fitzdale Paper company: Consolidated Pulp & Power company, and the Cush- noe Paper company. These plants re- stunned operations under the new agree ments several days ago.
 John Lundrigan, chairman of the manufacturers' committee. said he had been informed all the mills mentioned would be closed this morning if the men carried out their intention to quit work. Any statement of the manufac- turers' attitude. he said. would have to come from the entire committee. The men asked for a wage increase of 10 per cent. while the manufacturers sought a reduction of 30 per cent. and the adoption of a nine hour day.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-11
Determined However, to See That Illicit Traffic is Ended 1899 Arrests During Year For All Offenses.

Chief William J. Rawlings in his annual report to the board of police commissioners, calls attention to the big proposition the department is fac ing in its effort to enforce the Vol stead law. The variance between the eighteenth amendment and the Con- necticut law, according to the report, makes the work of the local police de- partment a difficult one. Chief Rawl- ings points out the unwillingness on the part of many to observe the law, and the open manner in which many are violating it. Chief Rawlings, how ever, states that the law is on the books, and should and must be en- forced, and the police department is expected to do everything possible to clean up local conditions. In one paragraph, the chief solicits the cooperation of the citizens in the
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New Britain herald., 1921-05-11
SOLUTION TO MLlDDLE WHICH HAS BROUGHT ABOUT WAR M| .SZESZA WOW SEEMS LLKEZE y
MAN WITH LOADED GUN
 FINED $75 AND COSTS
CeralingO Put Pistol in the Wrong Coat, He Ex-
 plains to Court.

Patrolman William P. McCue fol- lowed Angelo Ceralingo down the railroad tracks near the Elm street crossing shortly before 4 o'clock this morning to inquire as to the reason for being out so early. Angelo side stepped the policeman and thrust his hand into one of his overcoat pockets. His arm was grabbed instantly and when the hand was withdrawn from the pocket a fully loaded revolver was found. Ceralingo was taken to police headquarters and booked for appearance on charge of carrying concealed weapons. Judge G. w. Klett imposed fine of s75 and costs.
 The accused had been in Torrington to visit a new arrival from the old country. His son, who was with him. had a revolver which he placed on a dresser when he retired. Angelo arose early and proceeded to dress When he saw the pistol he put it into an overcoat, thinking it was his sons coat, but later found it to be his own, he told the court. When asked where he was going, Ceralingo told the policeman that he was heading for Hartford
 The case of George Bittner charg- ed win assaulting Frank Johnson, was continued until tomorrow moning. The accused was arrested after John- son had been brought to the hospital on the night of May 5, suffering from an overdose of narcotics, believed to have been administered by Bittner. A roll of $6O was reported miss ing but evidence could not be
New Britain herald., 1921-05-11
9 FIRES W IS HOURS M NEW LONDON
 GIVE INDICATION OF WCENDLARLSN
SERIOUS COAL SHORTAGE
Rig British Concern, Employing 15O,- 900 Hands. May Be Compelled to Suspend Operations.

London. May 11.-Further indica- tions of the seriousness of the coal shortage caused by the strike of the miners which has been in progress since April 1 is furnished by the an- nouncement that the Vickors ship building and Engineering Works at Barrow. the largest concern in the United Kingdom. employing 15O.000 men. will be forced to closo at tho end of next week unless coal mining is resumed at that timo and fresh supplies of fuel are obtained. The Iron and steel works of the plant al- ready arc shut down.
 Complete closing of the Nickors plants would swell appreciably the to- tal of unemployed on the register of the labor exchanges. which at the end Of April reached 1,S65.s00. These figures are exclusive of the 100000 idle miners.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-11
Ridgeield Farm Hand
 Hangs Himself inl

Ridgefield, May 11.-Franl 59, employed by pr. Charle, went out to milk the cows thj ing and as he had not brouj the house his milk pails, an Ind the barn was searched. H( found dead. He had hanged with a hitch rope and was q ting position. Friends say had talked independently of laf to continued i'll health. Dr. Allen. acting medical examin a verdict of suicide.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-11
LF MILLION DOLLAR BONR NE TO GIVE EMPLOYMENT
 RE APPROVED BY SEKAH H'
SUTCLIFFE APPOINTED
 AS MASONIC CHAPLAIN
Local Clergyman Named State Officer At R.
 A. M. Meeting.

Hartford, May 11.-Upon favorable report Of tho committee on charters Tuesday afternoon at the 123d an- nual meeting of the Grand chapter of Connecticut. Royal Arch Masons. nt Masonic temple. charters were granted to Milford chapter Of Mil- ford, Gideon welles chapter Of East Hartford. Delta chapter Of Manchester and Lockwood chapter of Greenwich. The four new chapters were given the numbers 70. 50. 51 and 52 in the order named.
 Grand High Priest Edgar B. Ellis of Bridgeport made the following ap- pointments:
 Grand chaplain. Rev. Samuel Sut- cliffe. New Britain.
 Grand master third veil, Harry A. Day. Meriden.
 Grand master second veil. Edward A. Klatte. Seymour.
 Grand master first veil. Colin S. Buell.. New London.
 Grand senior steward. Lewis c. Hull, Torrington.
 Grand junior steward. George H. Woods, Bridgeport.
 Grnnd sentinel. George A. Loomis. Hartford.
 Committee on correspondence, George A. Kies. Hartford.
 Committee on Jurisprudence, Frank W. Beardsley shelton: Edward w. Avery. South windham: Frank P. Tyler. New Haven.
 Committee on bylaws. stephen P. Goodscll. Winsted: George N. Delap. Hartford; Harry s. Pearsons, Bridge port.
 Tho report Of grand treasurer Isaiah Baker. Jr., of Hartford. show cd Q balance on hand of s5,2S5.47. Retiring Grand High Priest Henry R. Tisdale of New London was given a past grand high priests jewel and apron
New Britain herald., 1921-05-11
SENTIMENTAL MURDERER

Leaves $o0 Bill on Corpse Labeled
 "ENor Flowers
 Chicago, May 11.--An old felt hat and a sawed-off shotgun were the only traces discovered by police Of the three men who early today shot and probably fatally wounded An thony d'Andrea, 18th ward political lead. Tucked in the band of the hat was a $20 bill with slip of paper marked flor flowers.
 Neighbors who heard the shots say they were fired by men hiding in a vacant apartment beneath d'Andrea's The police found the hat and shot gun in the rear of the building, and the doors to the vacant flat were un- locked.
 The 18th ward has been the scene of many recent shootings and bomb- ings, attributed to the police to be a political fued. DAndrea, who was de- feated in the aldermanic race in Feb ruary by Alderman John Powers, denied knowledge of the disorders.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-11
VOLSTEAD LAW MAKES WORK OF COPS
 M THIS CITY HARD, CHIEF REPORTS
R. R. LABOR HEARING

B. NJ. Jewell, Representative of Unions,
 Completes Testimony-Railroads Do
 Not Expect to Present Arguments.
 Chicago, May 11.-The railroad labor board hearing on rules and working conditions on railroads ended today when B. M. Jewell, representing the unions, informed the board that he had completed his testimony with the ex- ception of one exhibit which will be filed next week. E. T. Winter an- nounced that the railroads did not eX- pect to present further direct testimony.
 MT. Jewell said he had decided not to present further direct testimony be- cause he wished to give the union men time to take up individual working agreements with the various carriers.
 The board will meet tomorrow to go into the question of a letter in which a railroad official is alleged to have ordered "defamation of the unions, if necessary" to obtain information de- sired by the roads.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-11
Notify French Commander.

Duesseldorf, May II. (By the As sociated Press. )-The president of the provincial government here called at 10 o'clock this morning upon General Hen nocque and informed him that official advices received from Berlin stated that the new cabinet had accepted the ultimatum conditions of the Allies with out reserve.
 General Hennocque is commander of the French forces intended for the occu- patton of the Ruhr valley in case of d German failure to accept the allied ultimatum.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-11
Polish Insurgents Agre, To Armi: tice, Pendin| Final Settlement Of Dis
 puted Boundaries
French Troops Have Alread
 Been Engaged in Artille] Duel With Belligerents. |

Warsaw, May II (By the Associ; ed Press) ).-Premier Witos annound in the diet today that an agreem} which he thought would facilitatd solution of the Upper Silesia probll had been reached by the inter-all| commission in Silesia and AdelbI Korfanty,- leader of the Polish insI gent forces there. The premier sa, 1T am able to state that an agreemd giving hope of an arrangement ac4 erating a solution of the Upper Si l ian question, was reached yesterf by Korfanty and the inter-allied ct mission"
New Britain herald., 1921-05-11
DAYLIGHT SAYING ADO]
Ansonia Mills of American Brad paI1y Find It Impossible to
 Differently Under Conditions.

Ansonia, May 11.-Because it
 irnpracticable to run it's factoI standard time under present con the American Brass company
 posted notices in it's local mills they would be run on daylight time beginning Monday, May mill clocks to be advanced oj the night of May 15.
 Employees of local mills vot} weeks ago against daylight savi}
New Britain herald., 1921-05-11
Mrs. Churchill Sells
 Property in Boston

Boston, Mass. May 11.-Through the offices of R. and T. D. Boardman, the sale has been closed of Marl- boro street. near the corner of Ar lington street. Back Bay. The grant or is Annie s. Churchill of New Brit ain, Conn, and the buyers, w. Rod man Peabody and Walter c. Baylies
 trustees under the will of c. Minot Weld There is a four-story and basement brick house, with 2,s00 souare feet of land. all taxed for s3O.- nxAo n,, tA1 -.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-11
STORY WINDOW IN SLEEP: GOOD CHANGE OF LIVING.

New York, May 11.-Stephen Barker, q lawyer living in Short Hills. x. J., today walked in his sleep out of a 18th story window in his brothers apart ment on 59th street and fell eight stories to the roof of an adjacent building. Physicians said he had a fair chance for recovery. although his skull was fractured and his legs were broken.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-11
MANY SEEK EMPLOYMENT
Five Free State Employment Agencies Report d.203 Applicants During Month of April.

Hartford, May 11.-There were 4.203 applications for employment filed at the five free employment bureaus in the state in the month of April. ac- cording to the monthly report of the state bureau of labor. Of this number 1.1Ts applied at the New Haven office for employment. 045 at Waterbury and T34 at Bridgeport. Of the total number of applicants for employment. 72 per cent. were supplied with work in the month. compared with CT per cent. in March. The greatest number of ap- plications for help were made at New Haven. where 9S5 employers sought mid. Applications for help at Hartford were 664. Norwich 627. Bridgeport 610 and Waterbury 419.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-11
Both Champion Boxers
 Insured By Rickard

New York, May 11.-Tex Rickard promoter of the worlds heavyweight championship bout between Jack Demp- sey and Georges Carpentier in Jersey City. July 2, announced today he had taken out policies for $1OO, 900 each to insure the boxers against accident or injury. ....t-.- ...,
New Britain herald., 1921-05-11
COHOLAN-O'NEIL
Local Man Takes Grand Rapids. Michigan. Woman for His Bride This Morning-wim Reside Here.

Gerald M. Coholan, son of Mrs Grace M. Coholan of South High street, and Miss Angela O'Neil, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, were united in marriage in that city this morning. The wedding ceremony was per formed by Rev. Fred Coholan, a brother of the groom. Harry Coho- lan of this city was best man. Fol lowing a honeymoon trip, the couple will make their home in this city.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-11
SUCCEEDS JUDGE MARVIN

Hartford, May 1l.-At a meeting Of the Connecticut probate assembly at the Hartford club today. Judge ]. F. Fahey of Rockville was elected president to succeed Judge l.. P. Wal do Marvin of this city. whose resig- nation was accepted. Judge Paul l.. Miller Of Bridgeport was elected la
New Britain herald., 1921-05-11
THE WEATHER

Hartford. May 11.-Forecast for New Britain and vicinity: Increasing cloudiness followed by showers late tonight. or Thurs. day: warmer.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-11
GOODYEAR CUTS PRICES

Akron. O., May 11.-Reductions ranging from il f-2 to 20 per cent in the price Of tires were announced last night by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber company. The prices became effective at once.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-11
ANTI "r. B." MEETTr

Waflingford, May 11.-Th{ meeting of the New Havd Tuberculosjs association at sanatorium was called today urday, May 21, at 1l.15s standard time
New Britain herald., 1921-05-11
DIR. GODFREY APPOINTED

Hartford. May 11.-Dr. Edward J. Godfrey of Waterbury is appointed post surgeon of New Haven county in orders from the adjutant generals
New Britain herald., 1921-05-11
French Officials Meet.

Paris, May 11.-Premier Briand, the ministers of war. finance, marine, public works and liberated regions, Marshal Foch and General Weygand met with President Millerand this morn ing to discuss measures necessary for the execution of the demands pre- scribed in the allied ultimatum to Ger many on May ,.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-11
Niight saving Again

hEHh NsaNthR N&hln
 ue today refused to allow
 ~in the standard time con-
 through adoption of the ySli to punish those who official
 their clocks in order to show no saving time. It rejected the
 to 6. A new bill to repeal tho y enacted standard time law.
 by Senator Challenger. also pCctcd. 14 to i3.
 cali Bill Unconstitutional
 house bill provoked consider ebntc during which Senator Suid that changing time was perpetruting lie and simply ourselves" Both Senators do and Seymour declared tho bill unconstitutional. An amendment nntor Bowers to strike out tho y imposed by tho house bill was eJoctcd.
 prnotion Co indefinitely postpone hole matter wns los.
 Measures Rejected
 ptor Rudd cinimcd that ma
 of the people do not want ht saving time, but it was n hot good may people do want rf work an hour earlier withou. nm their clocks. Senator Clark against tho house bill. The bill Srejected and tho senate refused ke-.Ipsider. Senator Challenger
 fed his bill. which took some 5r by surprise. IL was. how rejected. after some debate fin D several senators said they Eht matters should be left as wore.
 Loses Masonic Charm |mbers of the general assembly into session today anticipating ting full of action. An incident before the senate opening bcfeII tenant Governor Tcmpleton. He h hts watch chain broken and valuable dlamond-set Masonic m missing. He found it in the dor ais close by his gold lapel in- n of tho sgd degree which he had He wa at n loss to under l how his chain became broken rhis lapel button loosened. the house MT. Buckley. the TO- ican leader. was the subject of remarks by MT. Nick n of Cornwall on the occasion of -thday anniversary which was re- ,bered with the bouquet of red ' by the house.
 Money is Refunded 10 appropriations committee re-
 " 10 refund to
 persons sums duo from the hRent over paid for support of ons in state institutions. s10.oo0 appropriation. and to pro- money for transporting school iren. The cducation committee s1O.00O for changing heating system fin the normal oi at willimantic.
 resolution ordered that all mat on the table bc printed daily in calendar.
 Chairmen Meet ,e chairmen of committees were Ieet this afternoon to discuss bus , unreported and to agree on a for rocess to permit the governor atch up with business. and to fix te for Anal adjournment
 petition was received from A. r. as. George Stathis. Peter Kiamos Constantinos Agrins of Bridge . for reimbursement for personal ries received whom Stnthis' auto ile rnn into a. tar tank of tho way department which had been standing without wnrninR light. purlmrv petition, unsigned. re- ted Inv prohibiting Rns and sr service charges.
 he house concurred In adopting Iil Increasing falaries In the .epptt citv court.
 house sent in concurrence to next assembly as unfinished bust the bill to permit Bridgeport to a revised charter on the city ager plan.
 the request Of and out of cour- to Senator ]. II. Mcdonald of Haven. MT. Buckley hnd the 10 reconsider the bill adversely
New Britain herald., 1921-05-11
BERLIN AGREES TO
 ALLIED ULT|MATUM
Lloyd George Notified of Ger many'S Unconditional Acceptance REICHSTAG BACKS DIR. WIRTH

Vote Of Confidence Given As Soon As
 He Makes Known His Policy-Ballots
 Stood 22I to 175-Billion Marks
 June 1.
 London. May II. (By the Associated Press. )-Germany's unconditional ac- ceptance of the entente reparation terms was delivered today to Premier Lloyd George by pr. Sthamer. German minis ter to Great Britain.
 Cheer Greets Announcement.
 MT. Lloyd George announced in the house of commons this afternoon Ger many's complete acceptance of all the allied demands. His announcement was greeted with prolonged cheering.
 Dr. Sthamer handed the German reply to the prime minister at Il o'clock this morning, and MT. Lloyd George immediately telegraphed the news to all the governments concerned.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-11
Automobile Thieves
 Are Sent to Prison

Bridgeport, May 11.-Louis Forte of Bridgeport and John Reno of Fair field. pleaded guilty to theft of an automobile and were sentenced by Judge Maltbie today to two years