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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-22
FRANCE AND ITALY AGREE ON b. 5.
LZzNlZA TOW PLAN FOR BIG SHIPS:
BORAHAND REED OPPOSE NEWPACT
NEW HAVEN ROAD ANN Noes IT'S
DETAILED SCHEl "'.sysf'onp'c "'.sy.n' cSs,In %S.In Inn :,
Clerks and Station Forces
To Be Reduced 7 Cents
an .HOur-Flat Rate for
Many Other Groups

New Haven. Dec. 22-A schedule Of
the proposed readiustments in the
wages Of employees of the New Haven
railroad, effective January 16, was
issued by General Manager G. l.. Bar
do today.
The items follow;
Clerical and station forces, reduced
cents per hour. This covers store
keepers and assistants and chief
clerks.
All clerks seven cents per hour,
(Most of this class of clerks now aver
age a rate of S25 weekly.
Assistant station masters, announc-
ers, gatcmen, baggage and parcel
room employees, other than porters,
seven cents an hour reduction.
Crew callers, first year s1.75 per
day; second, 81.
Baggage porters 35 cents per hour
Janftors. switch board operators,
watchmen, etc, seven cents an hour
reduction.
Office boys, st.75 and 81 per day.
Station attendants, seven cents an
nour reduction.
Freight handlers to be paid S5 cents
an hour
Sealers increased one cent an hour;
stevedores, increased two cents.
Common Laborcrs.
Common laborers are to have fix
ed rate of 80. cents an hour.
Bridge foremen and assistants,
track foremen and bridge mechanics
are cut five cents and hour and draw
tenders eight cents an hour.
Shop employees have been furnished
with detailed statements showing
rates proposed for various kinds OF
work.
Rates proposed range from a maxi
mum of 66 cents per hour for me
chanics to a minimum OF 4o cents
per hour for helpers Regular ap-
nrentices to be reduced seven cents
| per hour. The rates of heiper-appren'
tices to be reduced to correspond tt
the new rates established for helpers
+ Rate of 40 cents per hour to be es
tablished for car cleaners.
Agents at small non-telegraph sta
tions are cut to 40 cents an hour.
In engine, train and yard service
rates are restored that were in etfec
December 2. Switch tenders are tt
get a maximum rate of $4. station
ary engineers are cut five cents pc
hour.
Signal department men are to ge
from AZ to 81 cents per hour, Con
ferences are being held daily by Mr.
Bardo with the groups of employees
A repair shop committee mas mau'
a demand for l3 per cent lncreas'
in wages.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-22

stamford Dec. %. - one woman
was killed, four men seriously hurt
ane one slightly hurt today when the
automobile in which they were rid
ing was struck by train on the New
Canaan branch of the New Haven
railroad, at Springdale station.
The explanation given for the ucct-
dent was that the party made up Of
employees of the Stamford Rolling
Mills was in a hurry to get to work
and the driver Of the automobile tried
to get over tho railroad crossing
ahead of the train,
The woman killed was Miss Minnie
lrlrich, aged 90 of Scoville avenue,
GIenbrook, and the four men taken
to the hospital are: Fred Griffin of
Fairfield avenue, Joseph Wilson OF
S47 Fairfield avenue. both of Glen
brook. William Hin of Broad street
Stamford and John w. Lawler of At
lantic street, Stamford. The last
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-22
One Girl Killed and Four Men Seriously
Hurt When Train Hits Speeding Motor Car
Grade Crossing Tragedy Occurs AT Springdae Station
Near Stamford-Auto Driver Was Hurrying to
Reach Factory BY O'clock

named is an Old time hall player.
Charles Tymann of III Washington
avenue was the only one able to go
home.
The train was i'm charge Of Con
ductor Joseph Koeton, and the en-
ginecr was Harry Livingston Of Tuck
ahoe, n. y. and the fireman, William
Smith of Norwalk.
The Miller street crossing is close
by the Springdale station. This train
which left stamford at sos was not
to stop at the Springdac station. The
crossing is in fun view of anyone ap-
preaching it but it has no tlagman to
guard it, Several bad accidents have
occurred upon 1t in years past. The
automobile which was struck today
was dragged about 90 feet along the
track and wedged against the freight
shed. Miss Ulrich was killed out
right. -Four Of the men appeared to
be very badly hurt and the death of
one or more seemed likely.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-22

Assertions by Alderman Angelo NJ.
Paonessa, democratic council leader,
that Acting Prosecuting Attorney Jo-
seph G.. Woods had not been treated
fairly by the common council, ana
admissions of Councilman Arthur Il.
Crusberg. a republican, that the ac-
ton of Tuesday evenings q. Q. +.
caucus was not received with favor
about the city, enlivened the closing
minutes of last nights session.
The discussion came after recon-
mendation of the alderman that Mr..
Woods be continued in office until
May, 1928. The mayor explained that
such a motion could be entertained
only at special session.
After Mr.. Crusberg had admitted
that the republican decision on the
prosecutors office was not being re-
ceived favorably and he would like TO
see the matter go to the polls Alder
man J. f. Gill took the floor
He gently scolded the councilma
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-22
UNION ST. MAN Is
DISCOVERED DEAD
Richard Long, Aged About
20 Is Victim Of Cerebral
HemOrrhage

Richard Long, aged about n years,
was found dead at his home, AZ Union
street, this morning Medical Examin-
er Waterman Lyon gave the cause of
death as cerebral hemorrhage, but the
police, when they arrived. were of the
opinion that the man had been asphyX-
lated.
The discovery was made by Frank
Oft who resides in the tenement un-
der the attic room where Long lived.
Mr.. OFT Immediately communicated
with the police. and the pulmotor of
the department and that of the fire
department were rushed to the place.
Deputy Chief +. f. Barnes and Cap
tain Woods, Policeman Rival and
Policeman Lyon worked for nearly an
hour but to- no avail. DR. u. w. OCon-
nell who was summoned pronounced
Long dead, and Medical Examiner
Lyon gave the cause Of death due to
accidental gas asphyXiation.
Mr.. Long was well known in this
city, where he had resided for half
century He arrived at his room shortly
after Q o'clock last night, after visit
with his daughter, Mrs. Robert Dris-
coll Early this morning, Mrs. FREQ
Anderson. who occupies the tenemeni
on the second floor of the house, heard
a noise like grOans and when hel
brother. Mr.. OFT, arose she spoke to
him about it. 1t had been Mr.. Long
custom to leave the house about
o'clock every morning, and at 9:4i
when he had failed to do so, OFT de-
cided to investigate.
The door to Longs room was CLOSED
tightly and it required some little eff
fort to force it open. The body wal
found on the floor and against th'
| door. In the room was found small
! gas heater with a tube attachment ina
| had been disconnected from the gas jet
| From conditions, it is evident ina
I,ong arose sometime during the night
and may have been seized with faint
| ing SPELL causing him to fall agalns
! the tube. There were bruises on tn
mans head and nose,
Mr.. Long, on his arrival in this coun
try from Ireland, located first at Der
| lin and later in Southington. On NOV
ling to this city, he learned the lrol
moulding trade at which he WORKED
/ for many years in several of tn
foundries in this city. His last EN-
ployment was that of gateman a
the Ianders, Frary and Clark compan.
on East Main street.
He leaves two daughters, Mrs. ia
Webb and Mrs. Robert Driscoll, an
two sons, Abraham Long, employed a
a railway clerk and Richard Long, u
He also leaves a brother James Long
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-22
Attorney General Daugh-
erty Positive Amounts
Asked In Many Local.
ties Are Much Too
Great
IN Some Places Dealers
Have Combinations to
Keep Their Rates Up.
RESULT MAY BE TO
KNOCK DOWN H. c. L.

Washington, Dec. 22.-Invcstigation
Of retail prices of food, fuel, shoes
and clothing in all parts of the coun-
try was ordered today by Attorney
General Daugherty.
Mr.. Daugherty said that in many
localities prices are too high ana re-
tailers' profits were ''unconscionable'
and that every effort would be made
to put retail prices on the proper
level.
Burns Gets Orders.
Mr.. Daugherty instructed Director
Burns of the bureau of investigation
of the Justice department to assign
men as soon as possible to various
parts of the country to simultaneously
collect information upon current re-
tail prices of food, fuel, shoes and
clothing and at the same time to re-
port the wholesale prices OF corn,
wheat. beef meats of all kinds and
on the hoof in order that compari-
sons might be made of the retail and
wholesale prices of food.
In many parts of the country, Mr..
Daugherty declared retailers have or
ganiZauOnS when ltlld 10 Keep prices
high.
There is not doubt in the
world" he said that all over the
country retailers have an understand
ing"
Go After Organizers.
The attorney general said he IN
tended to go after organizations op-
Grating contrary to the law and par
ticularly professional organizers who
sold new schemes for beating the la"
through organizations which concea
their real purpose behind a declara'
ton of an association to advance com
petition.
70 Results of the departments investl-
cation. Mr.. Daugherty said would be
used in an effort to bring down retail
prices where they were too high
Prices, he said, would never go doWr
TO their pre-war level but they coulc
be brought into the proper relation
with reduced wages and reduced costs
of foodstutts.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-22
Burglars Steal 100000
From York, Penna., Bank

York, Pa, Dec. 22.-liurglarS early
today broke into the Mount Wolf
rank and stole 100000 in securities
from safety deposit boxes. They Jim
mied open a window and cut through
the vault doors with acetyene
torches. Locks on so deposit boxes
we're broken with hammer.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-22
e. o. p Method OF Handling Prosecutors
Job Is Not Entirely Pleasing To All
Paonessa AT Council Meeting, Says Woods Was Not
Treated Fairly-Crusberg, Republican, Also Disap-
proves-Appeal to Governor For Trolley Fare Relief.

for not supporting the action of the
caucus in a speech in which the term
Grand Old Party" was frequently
used. The councilman's reply was
that he or other members of the body
were entitled to the use of the floor
and when he felt occasion demanded
it he would speak on matters before
the council.
II do not speak, however, Just TO
see my name spread in big headlines
in the newspapers" was the council
mans parting shot.
A large volume of business was
transacted at the session. The ice
contract was awarded to Bailey
Brothers, despite n recommendation
that it be given to John hi Nonno.
The mayors veto to a resolution for
an appeal to the T. L. c. on trolley
fares was supported. The sale of wa
ter to Berlin was held up temporarily
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-22
HIGH PRICES CHARGED BY
RETAILERS OF FOODS AND
CLOTHING WILL BE PROBED
MAYOR HOLDS Up
BAILEY CONTRACT
Curtis Agrees With Di
NOnno That Procedure
Was Irregular

Following a complaint by John F.
hi Nonno that the common council at
its session last night did not follow
parliamentary procedure in its award
Of the ice contract to his competitor,
". r. Bailey, Mayor Orson +, Curtis
stated this morning that he would not
approve the resolution until after an
investigation,
The violation of parliamentary pro
cedure alleged is this: The water
board had presented a resolution ask
ing that a contract be made with hi
Nonno. Councilman Henry Rice offer
ed an amendment to substitute the
name of Bailey. After a lengthy de-
bate Mayor Curtis put amendment be
fore the council and it was passed
The motion as amended was not sub
mitted to the council for a vote.
Mayor Curtis admitted this morning
that such had been the facts. In his
opinion the action would void the vote
since it was not in accordance with
the form laid down for such voting.
He was not certain, however so he
has planned to confer with the cor
poration counsel for a ruling.
Mr.. ri Nonno was strong in his de-
nouncement of what he termed a
"vicious precedent" established by the
council last night when the contract
was awarded to a lower bidder. The
bidder wondered what would become
of a corporation that would employ
such unbusinesslike methods as he
charged the action to have been. The
contract was changed three times or
one day and all three were accepted
before Di Nonno signed. He also fur
nished a cash bond of 50, 500 on a few
hours notice, he explained, and he
was surprised that the council should
see fit to override the water board.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-22
CHICAGO IS "DRlED Up"
so Declares Chief of Police Who Adds
That His Liquor Raids Arc Pro-
crossing successfully.

Chicago, Dec. 22.-Chicago police
are continuing their liquor raids and
success is crowning their activities.
Chicago is fairly dried up today y
said Police Chief Fitzmorris, "but it
is going to be so dry on New Year
Eve that it won't kno witself. I'm
going to send special squads all over
town with orders to raid every club,
hotel, saloon, cabaret or any other
public place where liquor is being
sold or drunk.
Nobody is going to get away with
violations of the law because he is
rich. or influential
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-22
Combat Flames With Wind
Blowing so Miles an Hour
and Thermometer at 8
Below.
MAN is FROZEN TO
DEATH IN BAY STATE

At ESQ O'Clock this morning, ther-
mometers in the center of the city
registered four below zero, the lowest
point that the mercury has dropped
to this year. At o'clock it was two
degrees below, and toward noon the
weather moderated somewhat Ice
ponds about the city that yesterday
had but one inch of ice, today have
between five and six.
At seven o'clock this morning it
was 10 below zero at the Landers,
Frary and Clark shop on Stanley
street. This is said to be a drop of
about 80 degrees from the warmest
period yesterday.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-22
Fire in Bristol,

Bristol. Dec. 22.-With the mercury
at degrees below and a fifty mile
wind blowing tircmCn were turned out
to fight a fire which destroyed a two
story house in the I'orostville section,
early today. The families of Frank
Dietrich and Mrs. James Ryan got out
in night attire losing practically all
their household and personal effects.
Two barns across the street caught
fire but were saved. Hoseman James
Doyle had a hand frozen and may
lose two fingers. Mr.. Dietrich owned
the house which was valued at 81
500.
The temperature in the city was 4
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-22
Berg Estate Hearing
Continued One Week

A continuance Of one week was or
dered in probate court this morning
when the petition of Mrs. Josephine
Donahue Berg for letters of admisis-
tration in the estate of her deceased
husband. II. A. Berg, came up. Mrs.
Berg's wedding, which took place Is
wears ago, was not announced until af-
for the husbands death two weeks
agO
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-22
Big Demand for Babies
In Adoption Courts

Chicago. Dec. 22.-Thc Nmas spirit
is finding expression here this year
in an unprecedented demand by fami-
lies in comfortable circumstances for
babies for adoption. Ten babies Il
day is the average maintained during
the Xmas season, according to the
records of the adoption court, and de
spite hard times. the increase in adop-
ton this year during Nmastide is 40
per cent.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-22
Trolley Hits Auto Truck
And One Woman Is Killed

New London, Dec. 22.-While sit
ting in a furniture truck at station
six, Waterford, last night awaiting the
return of the driver, Mrs. Albina Don
atello, 81, of Waterford, was mortally
injured when trolley car on the East
Lyme branch of the Connecticut co.
struck the van, part of which extend
ed across the railway track. Mrs. Don
tclIo died at the Lawrence Memorial
hospital a few hours later.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-22
FORD LOSES OUT

Washington, Dec. 22.--IIenry Ford's S
attempt to reduce freight rates on coal
20 per cent along the line of his rail-
road, the Detroit. Toledo and Iron
ION. was disalowed today by the in
terstate commerce commission.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-22
RIDDLE BOOKS PASSAGE,

New York, Dec. 22.-John Riddle,
of Connecticut recently appointed
American ambassador to Argentina
has booked passage for Buenos Aires
on the steamship American Legion
sailing January 5, it was announced
today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-22
SENDS OUT : O :

Boston. Dec. ga radio call for
immediate assistance was received
here today from the Shipping Board
steamer New England, l}rest for New
York. She said she was drifting before
a northeast gale 80 miles off Chebuc-
to Head, n. c., and was without fuel
oil
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-22
TO DISTRIBUTE
CHRISTMAS DINNERS
Rotary Club, Elks And Others To
Bring Holiday Cheer To 100 Needy
Homes.


Santa Claus has secured temporary
Headquarters in New Britain at the
Welfare Workers association and will
keep open house there all next week.
Miss Cora NJ Beale, executive secre-
tary. has arranged for a big tree, all
trimmed with colored electric lights
and other ornaments and will see that
all her Juvenile guests for the week
are entertained in true yuettde spirit.
Candy. fruit toys and clothing have
been provided and will be sent out in
boxes to needy families. No gifts will
be handed out at the Center street
headquarters. Christmas dinners are
being taken care of by outside orgaui-
2utions. The Rotary club has PLAN
ned to provide SO such dinners, the
Elks have arranged for 80, and var
ious smaller clubs. Sunday schools
and individuals will take care of pos
sihly 20 more. These dinners will be
delivered Friday afternoon and Sat-
urday morning.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-22
THE WEATHER.

Hartford Dec. 22.-ForcCast
for New Britain and vicinity:
becoming unsettled and warmer
tonight. Friday Sno" ana
warmer.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-22
.NrnLpn to Death.

Stonington, Conn, Dec. 22.-Flre
fought in zero temperature at o
o'clock this morning practically des-
troyed the two story building in the
business section here occupied by
Shore Line Trolley Co. and the gun
and sporting goods store of George A.
Hyde. The fire started in the freight
storeroom of the trolley company
from an unknown cause. Exploding
ammunition in the gun store en-
dangered firemen but no one was in
iured. The damage was placed al
$4,000.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-22
POWERS PLAN TO
GIVE RUSSIA AID
US. and Germany Will Be Asked
TO Do Their Part
REHABILITATION PROPOSED
In Meantime Final Legislative Action
on Americas Bill Appropriating 20
Million for Relief Is Taken.

Washington, Dec. 22.-Final legis-
lative action Of the bill appropriatinG
$40, 600, 900 for the relief of RusA's
starving and distressed through .pur-
chase of grain was taken today by
senate adoption of the conference re-
port. It now goes to the president
whose signature congressional leaders
hoped would start additional relief as
Americas Christmas gift to Russia s
famine regions.
The report was adopted in the alb
sence of Senator Watson, democrat,
Georgia, who yesterday served notice
that he would block action on 1t Mt
least until after Christmas. Only
about 90 senators were in the cham
Der and no dissenting voice was heard
the vote.
Allied Powers Meet
London, Dec. 22-(By the Asso-
icated press) 1.-The allied supreme
council at its coming meeting in Canes
will be asked to invite the interested
elaborate a comprehensive scheme for
the rehabilitation of central Europe
and Russia. This conclusion was arriv-
ed at in the con-erence of the French
and British premiers Just ended here
The United states would be invited
to have a membership In this commits
sion. Germany will also be represent
ed. The question of a Russian repre-
sentative is in allegiance.
When Premier BRAND returned tC
his hotel this noon from the confer
ence with Premier Lloyd George II
Downing street he told the cores
pondent an agreement had beer
reached on many points.
"One could almost say on practi
cally all essential points added the
PREMIER but no decisions have beer
passed in writing. These can only bt
taken by the supreme council at it
next meeting"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-22

below and in the suburbs S below at
one time.
Frozen to Death.
Belchertown, Mass, Dec. 22.-Wil-
liam Knowlton, TO- flagman at a Cen
tral Vermont railroad crossing here.
was found frozen to death a short
distance from his cabin early today
He apparently left the cabin to get
q pail of coal last night, became con-
fused and wandered away from the
cabin, tripped over his cane, which
was found beside him, and exhausted
by the cold was unable to arise. His
body was found by Paul Barrett, who
was to have relieved him from duty
for a vacation today. The mercury
dropped to ten degrees below zero
here today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-22

CONTINUED on Second Page)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-22

Herald "Ads" Mean
Better B Il S ines S
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1921-03-28
In on the Cleanup

First Lunch Hound-Well, old
strawberry, howsa boy? I just had a
plate of oxtail soup and feel bully.
Second Counter Friend-Nothing
to it old watermelon. l just had q
plate of hash and feel like every
thing.-Viriginia Reel.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1921-03-28

The Story of
Our States
By JONATHAN BRACE
I.-DELAWARE
~ TO DELE
!; !: !: !: !. !
AM AXA falls the honor
NN4N)(x84YN NJ Of being the
E &@@xSV ISL first Of the
W A original thir-
MSsss:ssysN teen states.
>.M December q
1857, it officially adopted the Con
stitution and thus was made a
beginning Of our present Federal
government. According to the
seventh article of the COnstitu-
ton, however, 1t was necessary
for nine states to ratify 1t before
1t actually came into force. So
1t was not until the following
June, by Which time eight other
states had accepted the Consti-
tuition, that the United States Of
America actually came into be-
ing.
The early history Of Delaware
was q varied one. It started In
1888 when small party Of
Swedes settled at the mouth of
the Delaware river and called it
New Sweden. In 1855, Peter
Stuyvesant, the governor Of the
Dutch colony of New Neither
lands, annexed this territory. But
1t did not long remain Dutch,
for in 1864 the English took
possession. When Pennsylvania
was decided to William Penn he
desired access to the seacoasr
and at his urgent request Della
ware was transferred to PENIS
proprietorship. From the be-
ginning of the eighteenth CEN
fury, however, Delaware had its
separate legislature, and at the
time Of the Revolution it be-
came an independent state.
Delaware Is next to the small
est Of our states. having an area !
of only 2,370 square miles. Its 1
participation in presidential cleo 1
lions is limited to three electors. !
This is arranged according to
population. Each state Is entitled I
to the same number Of presiden-
tial electors as it has members
of congress, so the influence of
the different states in voting for
the President varies from Della
wares three electors to New I
YOrk's 45. !
As to the derivation Of the I
name Delaware, this was appro- (
priately given to the state from (
the river, which in turn was (
named after the bay and the bay I
was called Delaware In honor Of I
Lord Delaware, who was COVER I
nor of the Virginia colony in !
1910. I
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