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New Britain herald., 1921-11-03
Former Army Mai or Said to be Will ing to Substantiate Charges of Over seas Hangings.
Georgian Also Claims He Will Prove That Officers Had Men Shot Without Any Revocation

Washington. Nov. S,--Letters and telegrams from persons offering to submit proof of charges that Am erican soldiers overseas were hanged without trial were presented in the senate today by Senator Watson, democrat, Georgia, whose presenta- ton of the original charges in the senate several days ago resulted in appointment of special committee of investigation.
 Major Scpds Word.
 One of the teleGrams, Senator Wat son said was from a former major in the army and said he could "as- slst in suhstantiatinc the charges" Another. from resident of Philadel- phia offered to give two photographs similar to that presented recently by Senator Watson as showing a Gallows. The Philadelphian. whose name was not made public by the Georgia Sen- ator said he saw one hanging on the Mouse of a negro in uniform and could supply positive proof" of the hang ing, The correspondent did not say whether the hanging was after court martial or not.
 In presenting his documents, Scna- tor Watson, with much show of feel ing clashed with several senators and was reminded by Nice-president Coolidge that he should proceed in order" and observe senate rules. The vicc-president intervened when Sen ator Watson referred to Senator Moses, republican, New Hampshire, directly, without use of the usual term "the senator from New Hamp- shire"
 Moses Objects.
 Senator Watson asked for insertion in the ongressionallrecord of photo- graphs of alleged haneings in the Am erican expeditionary forces published In New Jersey newspaper and Sen ator Moses chairman of the printing committee started to say that print ing rules did not permit publication of photographs when he was cut off by Mir. Watson who declared the ob- jection was "cow ardly."
 The Georgia senator again at lacked Senator Wadsworth. republic can. New York, w'ho first called the senate's attention to Senator Wat i, sons charges.
 Tt is only few hours" said MT Watson. since I was put on the ra'\ in most brutal supercilious manneY ! by the ex-a associate of William Barnes, crook" Senator Wadsworth did not reply. l Mir. Watson said that a former !, Georgia soldier was en route here to !! furnish proof of the hanging charges and that he might appoint him as his 1, secretary so that he might stand by 1 the senator's side in the chamber to l aid in proof.
 Senator Watson then had senate l clerks read large number of let ters, telegrams and newspaper clip ] pings into the record all reporting alleged cruelties to, or mistreatment of, soldiers.
 Claims He Has Proof.
 The Georgia senator referred to his data as evidences of confirmation" q would be glad to disbelieve these said MT. Watson. If proof is submitted that they are not true, I will be glad to know they are not true"
 He then added:
 "I can show, and I will show that officers had men shot with no trial whatever. I can show and will show that officers told court martials what to do in order that the court mar tials might keep from being shot themselves"
New Britain herald., 1921-11-03
Emergency Tariff
 Extended to Feb.

Washington. Nov. S.-The senate finance committee, resumins hear ings today on tariff questions. order cd favorable report on the house resolution extending the emergency tariff law to February 1 or until such time as the permanent tariff schcd- ules are enacted into law.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-03
NEW CHAPTER IN RENALDINO
 DEATH REVEALED BY POLICE

dino, there has been talk of late particularly since the arrest of ment. It will be recalled that Totire might be able to throw some light on the mystery, which is accepted by many as one of murder rather than suicide, the theory advanced by A. J. Richardson, former detective sergeant in the local police depart ment. I will be reaclled that Totirc was one of three men questioned at the local police station on the eve ming of the finding of Renaldino's body. He was freed after being held for short time.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-03
STRIKERS ENDOWED.

Cleveland. O., Nov. 3.--Common pleas Judge Bernon this morning granted temporary injunction re- straining striking milk wagon drivers from interfering in any way with the delivery of milk here after several outbreaks of violence had marked the start of the second day of the strike of 800 milk wagon drivers.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-03

From an authentic source 1t was learned today. that Joseph Totire. a former Elm street grocer, whose name figured in the Renaldino case at the time the body of the macaroni salesman was found near Farming ton is soon to return to America from Italy.
 In connection with the return of Totire, 1t is said that it Is through the efforts of the state police. that he will soon reach the United States. While there has never been any d. rect reason to connect Totire with circumstances in the death of Renal
New Britain herald., 1921-11-03
No Hnheas Decision.

New Haven, Nov. 5.-No dc'Nlo& had been given by Federal Judge Thomas sitting in the district court here today in the case of Thomas F. McAuliffe former enforcement officer whose counsel Is trying to get by M habeas corpus writ transference to the federal court of the charge agsinsk him, up till the noon recess, Judge Thomas heard the arguments Monday and then stated he would probably hand down decision Thursday (to- 5aVO
New Britain herald., 1921-11-03
RODY IDENTIFIED

Bridgeport, Nov. Standardization of the body of the man shot early yesterday by Albert Dow while steal ing liquor from Dow's home was made today as that of Thomas Me Nally of Medford, Mass, by his broth CT Patrick. Just before he did Me Nally gave his name as Thomas Me- Donald, but it is believed he was de- lifious at the time
New Britain herald., 1921-11-03
May Intern Charles On
 One of Madeira Islands

Paris. Nov. 8. - Negotiations rela- tive to the possibility of interninS former Emperor Charles on one Of the Madeira islands which have been in progress between the allied powers and Portugal are nearing a conclu- sion, it was declared by the Journal today.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-03
SOLDIERS MUST PAY
 PASSAGE OF BRIDES
Government Announces It VIII Not stand Expense of Bringing Euro
 pcnn Wives to This Country

Washineton Nov. 5.-Solders whc paid fol the transportation of Eurn- pean brides to this country must stand the expense themselves, accord- ing to q ruling by Comptroller Gen. McCarL The government he said will not reimburse soldiers for such outlay.
 The ruling was handed down In ths case of Christopher Piazza, formerly of the army ambulance service. whs asked for reimbursement from ths government for passage paid by hiin for the transportation to this country of lis wife, whom he married in 1918 while in service in Italy. Provisiona of the law under which l2S Eulos pear wives of soldiers were broughs to this country at the expense of he government prior to June s, 1920, Mir, McCarl held do not apply where . soldier has already paid for hif wifes passage.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-03
GOING BACK TO WORM,

Washington, Nov. S.-Southern Cal ifornia oil workers who have been on strike for several weeks. have voted practically unanimously to ac- cept recommendation of their dis trict council for return to work, Secretary of Labor Davis was inform ed today in telegram from W. J. YArrow. president of the council.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-03

Budapest. Nov. S.--(By Associated Press) - Former Emperor Charles would be deprived of royal preroga- tives by the terms of a bill prepared by the ministry of justice for intro duction in the national assembly of Hungary today.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-03
MASS MEETING SERVICE

Rev. pr. Charles F. Carter a prominent minister of Hartford. will deliver an address at union mass meeting of churches to he held in the South church Sunday evening.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-03
Mother and Her Four
 Children Die in Fire

Toledo, O., Nov. S.-A mother and four children, three girls and boy. were burned to death shortly after 6 o'clock this morning when fire de- stroyed the fruit store and apartment of Wolf Greenburg.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-03
Certain of Success.

Confidence that the arms confer ence would reach a substantial con clusion" was expressed by Senator Carl Schanzer, president of the Ital ian delegation. In statement made last night Italy he said would never hesitate to give all her support 10 any proposal which may eliminate future conflicts and assure peace.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-03
WATSON s CHARGE E
 DENIED BY OFFICER Capt. Larner Declares That But One Soldier Was
 Hanged at Gievres CONVICTED OF MURDER
Former Camp Quartcrrnastcr In France Says Georgia Senator Has PcopIe-Lyesch ,.r=L ever Prison Quarters In 1910.

Cincinnati, O., Nov. S.-Captain W M Larner, quartermaster corps Fort Thomas, Ky who was camp quarter master at Gicvres, France, and direct. cd the erection of a scaffold men tioned by Senator Thomas F.. Watson Georgia, who told members of the United States senate that 2l soldiers were hanged Hike dogs" from the gal lows, in statement denied Senator Watson's claims. He declared that but one man had been executed al Gievres during the entire war and that man after regularly constitut. cd court martial,
 Senator Watson has been misled by persons who have permitted their imagination and craving for pub licity to overcome their better iudg ment and sincerity said Captain Larner.
 Only Ono Execution.
 The scaffold at Gievres was erect cd by me on orders of Col. l.. C. Sim mons, Jr., commander of the camp at Gievres for the execution of one man and one man only. This man, who had been in the regular army previ- ous to the beginning of the world war had been trieo by court-martial and found to be guilty of murder in the first degree.
 "The man had been arrested on a minor charge and, together with an other prisoner was being taken be- fore a summary court, under pretcNt of borrowing match from the mili- tary police the man seized the guards automatic revolver and shot the mil itary policeman four times. Not sat isfed with this he hacked the body with a hatchet. The murder was bru- tai and in cold blood.
 Had Fair Trial.
 "The man was lodged in the stock ade at Gievres and he was tried by court t-martial and found to be guilty. His case had sufficient time to have been reviewed by the president.
 "The murder was so brutal that the entire camp became inccnsed and 1t was with the utmost caution that the prisoner was taken to and from the stockade to the trial. -.
 "As camp quartermaster'I I was In a position to know how many men were executed there for everything from the building of the scaffold to the making of the coffin was accom- olished by men in the quartermaster corps.
 Tn October, 1912 the camp was turned over to the French authorities. Any number of pictures might have been taken of the scaffold since then md the scaffold may be in existence low.
 q feel it my duty to answer Sen ltor Watson's charges inasmuch as vas one of the officers stationed at iievres. Col. C. l., Simmons, Jr,, who s now with the fourth army corps, will bear me out on these statements IS will Chaplain Albert Evans of Wa
New Britain herald., 1921-11-03
Probably Will Open Limitation Debate by Offer
 to Reduce Her Own Armament
Japan Seems Willing to Take Up Far Eastern Questions After Arms Problem is Settled.

Washington, Nov. 3.-Indication by the Japanese delegates to the arms conference on arrival here that they desired and hoped to discuss first at the conference. the question of limita- tion. of armament rather than Far Eastern problems, brought the ques- ton of possible priority to the fore- front today in matters connected with the forthcoming meeting.
 The Japanese viewpoint as infor. mally expressed after the arrival here last week of Admiral kato, ministe. of marine and Prince lvesato Toku- gawa, president of the house of peers, who with Ambassador Shidehara form the principal Japanese delegation, was that prior discussion of Pacific and Far Eastern questions might involve difficulties such as to delay progresD of the negotiations.
 |. g. To Make Oner.
 While there has been no certain in- dication of the attitude of the Ameri- can delegates on this, point it is un" derstood that their preparatory con- fcronccs today. including that of yes terday in which Secretary Denby and the technical advisors on naval mat ters participated, have been largely confined to study of the armament limitation problem.
 The American delegation is under stoo. to be preparing to take the initiative in the conference and to make a substantial offer on behalf of this government looking to reduc- ton of naval programs.
 Prince Tokugawa just before his arrival at Washington told the As sociated Press correspondent that he would devote himsef to the "cause of removing any misunderstanding that may exist between our governments adding that they should know each
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New Britain herald., 1921-11-03

|. S. Attorney Edward l.. smit's who has been directing the sovern- ments case against McAullffe. wal in Bridgeport today and in his ab. sence the goverunent was represents ed at the McAuliffe's hearing by As- sist. | S. Attorney George II. Cohen while the accused had his counsel. Walter H. Walsh Of New Haven. Tbs hearing lasted only ci.ht minutes.
The Washington times., 1921-12-07
WOULD-BE ROBBER USES
ACID IN HOLD-UP ATTEMPT

BALTIMORE, Dec. 7.-Haunting
the neighborhood Of the 1900 block of
Jackson street, an unidentified man,
who has been terrorizing the neighbor-
hood for a week, yesterday threw acid
in the face of Mrs. Capitola Webster,
1918 jackson street. On two other
occasions women of the neighbor-
hood have been accosted and pursued
According to Mrs. Webster, she was
returning from a nearby store with
groceries about Sis a. m. yesterday
when she was accosted by a man, who
demanded money. She replied that
she had no money, but told the man
he could have the groceries II he was
hungry. The woman's assailant
thrust his hand into her pocket,
evidently in search of a purse. Find
ing none. he threw the contents OF a
vial Of sulphuric acid in her face.
The acid struck Mrs. Webster's
right eye, running down into the eye
and down her neck, inflicting severe
burns. DR.. ]. Edward Norris is not
certain the eye can be saved.
The Washington times., 1921-12-07
bR|TA|NM0vES
To HALT INDIAN
NAT|ONA[|STS
Radical Preparations Made to
Stifle Independence DecIara-
ton on Dec. rs.

Dispatches received here today in
dicate the British authorities In India
are about to launch two campaigns
one based at Calcutta, and the
other at Bombay-to attempt to stifle
the Nationalist movement before the
scheduled declaration of independence
on December 26, Sailendra y. Chose,
director Of the American commission
to promote self-government in India.
announced in statement issued to.
day:
removal Of Earl Reading. viceroy of
India, from Delhi to Calcutta, the
old capital" Mr.. Chose said. For
many years Calcutta has been the
center Of the Nationalist party. and
1t Is from that city and other Sec
lions of Bengal that many OF our
present leaders have been drawn.
For several weeks British troops
have been concentrating in Calcutta
and Bombay, and my latest advices
are that there are more than 10000
European and native, In the former
city and at least half that many in
and around Bombay.
THE Prince Of Wales Is scheduled
to arrive in Calcutta Christmas Eve
and the Nationalist leaders have or
dered a hartal to start on that day
and continue during his entire visit,
as a mark of protest. Earl Read
ing has threatened firm measures
to suppress hartals and counter-dem-
onstrations to the official reception
to the prince, and scores of promi-
nent Nationalists have been arrested
within the last two weeks in the
hope of intimidating the masses.
THAT plan will fail, just as 1t has
failed in Bombay and in every other
city the prince has visited. his prog
ress through India being marked by
series of hartals, which are gen
| eral strikes, not only of the em-
ployes, but Of the employers. too, all
business activity being stopped for
designated periods.
cit is the British hope that by
| throwing the leaders into jail the
declaration Of the federated republic
Of India on December rs can be pre-
vented. How vain that hope is IS
attested by the fact that in the last
two seaYs, in Bengal alone. more
thar 1000 young patriots have died
in prison rather than renounce their
allegiance to the Nationalist cause.
How many thousands are still in jail
do not know, put for every one
incarcerated ten, a hundred, will rise
to take his place. The movement
has gone too far TO lie throttled by
filling the prisons. and IL England
resists the will of the people to be
free. then it will be figh: to
| finish"
The Washington times., 1921-12-07
HIGH PRICES AND FIRE MAY
ELIMINATE XMAS TREES

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Dec. High
prices and the danger of fire may
make real Christmas trees a thing Of
the past, according to the New York
State College Of Forestry at SYRIA
cuse University, which. in state
ment, urged use of artificial substi-
tutes in the interest Of conservation.
Freeing the fir from the charge of
being a German innovation, the state
ment continued:
THE Germans celebrated the birth
of Christ about the middle OF the
fourth century by the display Of tree
decorations, and in some sections OF
Europe the festival was observed by
the employment of pyramids decorated
With green twigs and ornaments"
The Washington times., 1921-12-07
JOHN b. GLEASON.

Following a brief illness caused by
an attack of pneumonia, John B.
Gleason, president of the local Brick.
layers Union and business manager
Of the organization, died yesterday
afternoon.
Mass will be celebrated at Holy
Name Roman Catholic Church Friday
morning. Interment will be in Mt.
Olivet Cemetery.
Mr.. Gleason was born in Wash.
ington. He was thirty-six years old.
He is survived by his wife and four
children.
The Washington times., 1921-12-07
WOMAN TR|EST
SHOOT F|ANCEE
IN COURT TRIAL
Tragedy Averted in Norfolk
Hearing When victim"
Grabs Weapon.

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. 7.-Said to be
In love with the man on whose account
she once attempted suicide, and en-
ragged because he had neglected her
for more than a week, Mrs. Nora
Jackson, twenty-one years old, YES
terday staged q near-tragedy in front
of police court when she drew n pistol
and attempted to shoot Joe L. White.
Weapon Is Seized.
She pulled the trigger. but White
seized the weapon. and when the ham
mer fell. his thumb caught It Before
a second effort could be made to shoot.
the pistol was wrested from Mrs.
Jackson's grasp and she was placed
under arrest.
1t was the same pistol with which
she shot herself nine months ago as a
result Of quarrel with White. she
said at the time.
Mrs. Jackson was at court tc tes-
tify against white. who had been ar
rested on a warrant sworn out by her.
charging assault and accusing him Of
drugging her.
With her mother, Mrs. e. T. Allen,
she was standing on the ridewalk,
while White, with his attorney, j. l..
Mitchell, was talking to friends in the
lobby of the court. Suddenly, Mrs.
Jackson said she wanted to talk to
Joe" Against his own wishes. White
agreed to see her when asked to do 30
10y the lawyer.
Aimed II ut Heart.
As White reached the young WON.
an. she pulled the pistol from her
cloak pocket and aimed II at White
heart.
Andrew Stephens, inspector Of the
health department, and Detective j.
w. Williams, who were standing near
jumped to the aid Of White and sue.
ceeded in wrestling the pistol from
Mrs. Jackson.
She was taken into headquarters by
Sergeant Moore and Detectives Lidek
and Williams. She collapsed as
charges of carrying concealed
weapon and attempting to shoot White
were entered against her.
Because Of the condition of Mrs.
jackson, the case against White was
continued by Justice Simmons until
today, when Mrs. Jackson also will be
arraigned.
It was learned from Mitchell that
Mrs. Jackson was at his office Mon.
day afternoon in an effort to have the
warrant against White withdrawn.
She told the attorney she hoped to
marry Joe as soon as she had her free
dom. She said they had a quarrel and
Joe gave her something to drink that
put her to sleep.
The Washington times., 1921-12-07
b. FRANKLIN DUvALL.

Benjamin Franklin Duvall, head Of
one Of the oldest and most prominent
families OF Southern Maryland, died
Monday at his residence, "Trumps
HILL" Prince Georges county, after
an illness Of twelve weeks. Funeral
services were held this afternoon
at st. Thomas Episcopal Church.
Croome. Interment was In the
church yard.
Mr.. Duvall was born in Prince
Georges county ninety-one years ago.
All his life he was one of the most
widely known gentlemen farmers of
that section of the State. His family
settled in the county more than 200
years ago. Mr.. Duvall at one time
was commissioner of the court of
Prince Georges county.
He is survived by five son, George
r., Edward E., William H., Charles
A. and Percy Duvall, and three
daughters, Mrs. Reginald Burroughs
and the Misses Alice and Maude Du.
vail Twenty-three grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren also survive
him.
The Washington times., 1921-12-07
BIRTHS.

BAxToN-wiliiam II. and Emma. boy.
GORDON-James X. and Mollie L.. girl
SULLIVAN. L. and Bertha, girl.
RIZIK-Ayoob and Souraya, girl.
MIHOS-John and Julia, girl.
SHRADER-J. Houston and Annie, girl
M1DDLETON-william A. and Mary F..
boy.
MOHLER-CharIes w. and Elsie c., girl
H1LDRITH - Burton w. and Willie F..
rsSU1rLLcoMER-Iohn R. and Dorothy. girl
MILLSTEIN-Albert and Minnie, boy.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS J. and Hazel NJ.
boy.
wELLs-Edmund J. and Martha E., girl
JOHNSON-Stephen H. and Nellie r., boy
SHREvE-Charles A. and Leila, girl.
RICHARDS-Felix w. and lola T., boy.
REEDER-Ray C. and Suzanne. boy.
CANTFR--James r. and BERTHE A., girl.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and Laura a..
boy.
wATSON--wiliiam T. and Irene X. Dor
FOSTER-Leon L. and Estelle, girl.
KNOX-John r. and Jessie L.. girl.
GASKINS-Robert and Martha, girl.
LATHERN-Ernest and vernice, boy.
JOHNsON-Alfred and Aletha, boy.
The Washington times., 1921-12-07
COMMODORE ELDRIDGE.

Commodore Frank Harold Eldridge
u. 8. NJ, retired, died Unexpectedly
at Nice. France, last Saturday, ao
cording to information received here
today by his friends in Washington
Commodore and Mrs. Eldridge recent
ly went abroad to spend the winter
along the Riviera.
Commodore Eldridge was born al
Columbus, Ohio. July IA. 1852. He
was graduated from the Naval Acad
envy at Annapolis. Nd. in 1875. He
saw active service in the Spanish
American War, and later was head
Of the department of steam engineer
ing at the Naval Academy. He served
In the World War, retiring in Sep
temhe-. 1919.
The Washington times., 1921-12-07
Births, Deaths,
Carriages
Phone Main $500 Until
z p. M. Obituary Desk
ORMOND sINlPKINs.

Arrangements will be made today
to send the body of Ormond Simpkins,
claim examiner at the Veterans
Bureau. to the home Of his father.
Prof. w. 8. SimpkIns. at Austin,
Texas. Mr.. Simpkins died Monday
at Georgetown University Hospital
from injuries received in. a football
match several years ago. His father
Is a professor at the University OF
Texas.
The Washington times., 1921-12-07

White Sweet Potatoes Shown.

ATLANTIC CITY, Dec. AT the
New Jersey Fruit Growers Associa-
ton in Atlantic City yesterday Howard
Mcconnell, superintendent OF the
county farm at Smiths Landing.
exhibited a new variety of sweet
potato, with an almost white skin.
The Washington times., 1921-12-07
Pearson Wants Additional Job.

e. d. Pearson, president and direc-
tor of the New York, New Haven
and Hartford today applied to the
Interstate Commerce Commission for
permission to hold the position of
first vice president Of the Central,
New England, and director of the
Harlem River and Fort Chester Rail.
road.