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New Britain herald., 1921-12-27
PASSING THE BUCK
 ANENT SUBMARINES
Impression Is That Solution Will Be Left to Another
 Conference

Washington, Dec. 27. (By Asso- ciated Press s)-Suggestions that the whole submarine problem be left to a future world conference gained in- creasing prominence today while the delegates to the Washington arma- ment conference waited formal re- plies from France and Japan to the American compromise proposal for submarine limitation.
 No delegation was prepared to openly advocate postponement of the problem and, outwardly, all spokes- men held to the customary diplomatic attitude of optimism over the pros poets for ultimate agreement. Prl- yately, however, more than one dele gate conceded that the French and Japanese opposition to the compro- mise proposal constituted a discour- aging barrier to the progress of the submarine negotiations.
 There was no meeting today of the conference naval committee and ac- tivities of the conference were con- fined to informal consultations among various groups of delegates and to efforts of the naval experts to clarity the discussions by laying out a more definite basis of comparison to guide the plenipotentiaries in their future negotiations.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-27
NEW IA VIEWS BUILDING INSPECTOR AND TWO 7lYEA7ER MEN ARE HELD
 RESPONSXBLE LN RLALTO TRAGEDY

Prosecuting Attorney Joseph c. Woods today issued warrant for the arrest of Peter Perokas pro- prietor of the Scenic theater charg- ing violation of the thcater laws.
 This is the first arrest for violation of the theater laws in this city in d long time and the first action the au- thorities have taken here in connec- ton with the state wide campaign for safer theaters and better protection for patrons,
 The specific charges against Pero- las are that yesterday afternoon Perokas permitted children under the legal age to attend the show and that he also permitted his theater to be- come overcrowded. The information upon which Prosecutor Woods has issued this warrant was obtained by Plain Clothes Patrolmen Thomas Feeney and William P. McCue. The theater man will be in police court tomorrow morning to plead to the above charges
 The arrest of the proprietor of the Scenic theater comes as climax to lot of gossip that has been going around the city even since the arrest of former Detective Sergeant Andrew J. Richardson It has been alleged, though never definitely charged, that because of a friendship, based on financial considerations in the nature of loans, between Richardson and the theater man, no vigorous attempt was made to enforce the law regard ing overcrowding and admitting minors to the theater. Immediately following the arrest of Richardson, it is said, Traffic Supervisor Clarence lanpher, approached the manager of the Scenic and advised him of the nature of the law and in no uncer- tain terms demanded that it be ob- served, not only in reference to chil- dren but also regarding the hours or opening.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-27
MAYOR TO VISIT
 CITY ICE HOUSE
Investigation of Claim That Equip ment Has Not Been Kept Up
 Properly is Reported Object.

As a result of "Certain information that has reached his ears during the past few weeks, Mayor Orson r. Cur tis is planning a personal inspection of the equipment at the Shuttle Meadow ice house.
 The mayor has declined to discuss the nature of the information which he has received. It is known, how ever, that claims have been made to the mayor that the ice contract kith Bailey Brothers has not been lived up to as regards the upkeep of equip ment There is a clause in the con tract that all equipment shall be left in as good a condition as when the ice house is taken over by the lessee and if any machinery is destroyed it must be replaced The mayor has been told, it is understood. that only a part of the original machinery can be put to use in harvesting ice this sea son.
 The mayor plans his visit to the icehousc within the course of few days. He has expressed himself as in favor of giving the contract to John r. nj Nonno, he being the highest bidder, and 1t is therefore probable that he will use as additional argu- ment the claim that the past contracts have not been lived up to, should his inspection substantiate the allegations.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-27
NOT WORRIED BY
 SYNTHETIC C0''ss. 2
Wall Street Pays But Little Attention to Reports
 From Germany

New York, Dec. 27.-(By Associat- ed Press) street seemed undis- turbed today over persistent reports that a German scientist has succeed ed in making synthetic gold. Some elements also were skeptics, Quite q number of other people recalled their copy book maxim "all is not gold that glitters," and intimated disbelief in dispatches which hinted that the age old quest of alchemists had reach ed its goal.
 If the Germans wait for synthetic gold to make reparation payments, they will probably need a longer nor atorium than they now seek" said Dr, Horace G. Bycrs. head of the chem istry department of Cooper Union. Prof. Irving Fisher of Yale was quot ed as saying in London that if the synthetic gold process were true, Germany might make q farce of the reparation payments by using syn thetc gold.
 "Of course," pr. Byers added, 1t would be a brave or an ignorant scientist who would pronounce the synthesis of gold impossible. There is. however, no creditahle evidence that chemists are today any nearer the realization of the dream of the alchemists than they were In the days when the German kings were duped by the Knights of the Black Art. Even were the speedy solution of the u nSmutatiOn of metals promised ii is probable the practical problem VI uld be as distant from solution as f that of diamond manufacture. ich everyone knows is possible"
 Both Dr. Byers and Dr. Harrison E. .Howe, editor of the Journal of In. dustrial and Engineering Chemistry differed from Prof. Fisher who has gone to Germany to investigate the reported synthetic gold achievement, in statements attributed to him that synthetic gold might be worthless.
 If anyone should succeed in what seems now to be q very improbable performance. the product would be far from worthless, as Prof. Fisher is reported as fearing" said Dr. Howe. For all that we know it might be nor" valuable. Moizant of Paris, demonstrated 1t was possible to make diamonds but the small ones which he did make were more costly than the genuine gems"
New Britain herald., 1921-12-27
DRUNKEN DRIVER
 PAYS Sl0O FINE
stanley Godak Assessed in Police Court As Result of Crash With
 Horse-DraWn Vehicle.

Stanley Godak was before Judge George w. Klett this morning in pol ice court to answer charges of oper- ating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor. He was found guilty and assessed S100 and costs.
 Godak was driving Ford car shortly after noon yesterday on Beav- CT street. At the intersection of Beaver and North street he is all legged to have crashed into a horse drawn vehicle in charge of Benjamin Goldberg, injuring the horse. An in vestigation disclosed, according to the police, that Godak had been 
 Goldberg said the accused was awful drunk" and staggered around the car. Policeman Delbert Neley was informed hy Godak that he had a few drinks of cider, he testified. The patroman felt that Stanley was in no condition to operate car and the arrest followed. Motorcycle Po- liceman William s. Strols said the fumes of alcohol from Godak's breath were very strong, and Policeman Her bert Lyon was convinced that the ac- cused was not in condition to drive.
 Godak explained that there were a of children coasting on the street and to avoid an accident he steered out of his course. AS he did, he ran into Goldberg.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-27
HELD AS AUTO THIEF
state Policeman Arrests South Nor walk Supply Man-Accused of Talk ing S2,00O Car.

South Norwal1, Dec. 27.-Aaron Kohn a local automobile supply man was placed under arrest by Sergeant Frank Nireli of the state police, charged with theft of $2,0O0 auto mobile. This is a a further arrest in the roundup of alleged automobile thieves started here two weeks ago. Kohn's case will come before the local court on Wednesday when the cases of Jacob Bertino and William H. Smith, both of this city, and charged with similar offenses. will be heard. Kohns car was seized by the state police a week ago He claims to have it from q man named David Rosenberg, a summer resident here. The charge against him is theft in stead of possession of stolen goods as in the cases of "Bertino" and smith. " No reason was given for the difference in the charge,
New Britain herald., 1921-12-27
Plant in Waterbury

Waterbury, Conn.,, Dec. 27,-One of the plants of Robert H. lngersoll and Bro. is located in this city, occupying the plant of the old Waterbury Watch Co. and later the New England Watch Co. It was stated at the local plant that about 500 hands are employed, The company's local plant turns out better grades of watches than the original Ingersol. The Waterbury Clock Go. of this city has manufac- tured millions of the cheaper grade Of Ingersoll watches by contract with the Ingersol concern. An official of the Waterbury Clock Co. said today:
 "The affairs of the Ingersoll Co. have been in the hands of a creditors committee since last April The trend of conditions however has been such that we are not surprised that an in voluntary receivership has been deem ed the proper action to take for the best protection of all the interests in NOlVpd"
New Britain herald., 1921-12-27
25 ,0OO Will Parade In Terra Haute When
 Debs Marches Home After Term In Prison

Terre Haute, Ind, Dec. 27.-Terre Haute is aswarm with socialists to- day, leaders of the organization from all parts of the country assembling here as the advance guard of the thou sands expected to welcome Eugene V. Debs. on his arrival from Washington about o'clock Wednesday after noon.
 Inquiries are coming in from all labor centers in the state asking about the demonstration.
 Phil K, Reinhold, chairman of the local committee in charge of the plans said today there would be 25.O0O men and women in the parade Wednesday 
 A mass meeting has been called for tonight as a tribute to Debs and to af- ford an opportunity for the gathering
New Britain herald., 1921-12-27
Robert H. IrgersoIl And Brother File Involun- tary Petition In Bank ruptcy-Concern Ad- mits Inability To Pay Debts or $3,OOO,O0O
Hundred Million Cheap Timepieces Have Been Sold-Plan Reorganiza- tion-Waterbury Factory Is Affected.

New York, Dec. 27.--An involun- tary petition in bankruptcy was filed in federal court today against Robert II. Ingcrsoll and Brother, manufactur- CTS of the Ingersol watches of this city Liabilities were set forth as S3,- GOO, 900 and assets, exclusive of good will, as S2,0O0,000.
 The concern admitted its inability to pay it's debts and expressed willing ness to be adjudged bankrupt.
 The proceedings were brought by the National City bank of New York, Chase National Bank of New York and Hathaway, Smith, Folds and Co. with combined claims of S450,0 ,000.
 Bond of S25, 100000
 Edward II. Chids was appointed re- ceiver under bond of S25,000,000.
 The company has plants in Trenton, N. J., Waterbury, Conn.,. and Chicago
 The petition for receiver, which set forth that the concern had agencies all over the United States and con trolled the mgersoll Watch Co.,, Ltd, of London, asserted that a committee of creditors appointed last May, had been supervising the DuSlneSS.
 Have Reorganization Plan
 The petition said also that claims totalling $2,32O,46 had been deposited with this committee and that a plan for reorganization would be submitted to the creditors
 Robert II. Ingersol was the orgin ator of the dollar watch, Recent re- ports showed that since the manufac- ture of the famous cheap timepiece known at the Waterbury watch down to the present almost 100, O,000,OOO had been sold.
 Since it's manufacture was started, however the price of the dollar watch increased materially.
 Howard C. Smith, chairman of the creditors committee issued the follow ing formal statement:
 "The creditors committee has ap- piled for this bankruptcy for the pro- lection. of creditors and with view of reorganization"
New Britain herald., 1921-12-27
Father Downey To Leave St. Mary's
 To Become Teacher At St. Thomas
Principal of Local ParochiaI School Joins Staff at Catholic Seminary in Hartford.
HAS BEEN FIVE YRS.
 WITH LOCAL CHURCH

The Rev. William A. Downey, for the past five years q curate at St. Marys church this city, has received notice that he has been transferred to St. Thomas Seminary in Hartford He will become q member of the teach ing staff there. and will leave tomor- row to assume his duties. He was formerly prefect of discipline in the institution, and the masterly manner in which he conducted his duties, and his natural ability as a teacher made great impression upon the authori- ties of the diocese It is understood that Father Downey will fill the va cancy recently created by the appoint ment of the Rev. Francis May, pro- lessor of mathematics to the pastor ate in Mt. Carmel,
 Early Life
 Father DOWney was born in Thomp- sonville, Conn.,. February 2S, 1892 and spent his early life there. He at tended St. Josephs Parochial school and later entered the Enfield High school, where, in his last year, he
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New Britain herald., 1921-12-27
Too Poor To Wed, Is Year Old Boy And
 17 Year Old Girl In Passaic Drink Poison


 Passaic, N. J., Dec. 27.-Too poor to marry. That was the reason that i'm pelled Thomas Brands, IS, and his sweetheart, Matilda Rist, IT, to take their lives by poison here early today. John was employed as a clerk by a local mill and the girl was a stem ographer.
 The boy and girl met about year ago, and soon became fast friends The friendship developed and they were together on every possible oc- casion. Because of their youth, and the fact that John was just starting on his career and was not making enough money they had not planned an immediate marriage. Last Satur- day, however the girl confided to her sweetheart that she felt they should marry soon. They talked it over and decided that this was out of the ques-
New Britain herald., 1921-12-27
SUED FOR $500
Sidney w. Trader is Named Defend ant in An Action Brought By l.. c. Baker.

l.. C. Baker, through counsel klett & filling, has brought action to re- cover $500 from Sidney w. Trader. The papers in the suit were served by Constable Fred Wrinkle, and property on Francis street has been attached.
 The writ is returnable in the court of common pleas on the first Tuesday in FebruarY.F The plaintiff sets forth in the complaint that Trader has failed to meet his obligations on note secured by the ConSnunity Store Incorporated from the New Britain Trust company.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-27
WILL INVITE |. s.
America Will Undoubtedly Be Asked
 To Attend Financial Conference.

Paris, Dec. 27. CBy Associated Press) The United States will prob ably be invited to send official repre- sentatives to the international finan- cial and economic conference which is to be called by the allied supreme council at it's meeting in Cannes ear ly next year.
 Premiers Briand and Lloyd George, it is said on the best of authority are agreed on the necessity for organizing such conference on sufficiently broad lines to grapple not only with the European financial muddle but with the worlds economic problems
New Britain herald., 1921-12-27

tion, for financial reasons. Then came the resolve to die. They planned 10 make it Christmas Day but loath to bring grief to their families on such a holiday, they waited until this morning.
 A visit to the corner drug store, purchase of poison with which to kill a dog" and they went to the girls home, where Brands had always been a welcome visitor. They were alone in the sitting room most of the evening, and it was shortly after mid night that the girl staggered into her mothers room, suffering from con vulsions. While an ambulance sur geon was working on her, young Brands entered, in similar con- dition. They were taken in the same ambulance to the hospital, where they died within two hours.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-27
Former Commander of
 Grand Army Is Dead

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 27.-Willtam A. KetCham, former Commander-in chief of the Grand Army of the Re public, died at his home here today. He was 75 years old. Death was caused by acute indigestion. Mir, Ketcham was elected commander-in-C chief, Septem- her A, 1920. He was succeeded by Lewis Pitcher of New York who was elected at the Grand encampment held here last September.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-27
WOMAN BEATS MAN
Uses Baseball Bat With Fatal Effect When Stranger Seeks to Hold Her Up in Home.

Denver, Dec. 27.-A man believed by the police to be Norman D. Gould, is dead at the county hospital today as th0 result of a beating admins tered with a baseball bat by Mrs. Car oline Rossi.
 The man armed with a revolver and displaying the badge of a deputy sheriff entered Mrs. Rossis home and demanded money. He drew his pistol and fourshed it in the air for a moment and then struck Mrs. Rossi on the head, the woman told the police.
 Mrs. Rossi said she seized the base ball bat from behind a kitchen range and retalated with blow on the mans head following up with other blows until he toppled over on the floor unconscious.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-27
Coronor's Finding Also Criticizes Chief Of Po- lice; One Captain And Sergeant At Show Is AssaiIed For Not Doing Duty
Five Separate Violations of Law Alleged-Had City Official Done Duty Catas- trOphe Would Not Have Ocucurred.
FITZGERALD SYMPATHIZES WITH INSPECTOR BUT IS
 CRITICAL OF ALL OTHERS.

New Haven, Dec. 27.-Build- ing Inspector Austin when in- formed of the coroner's decision declined to comment.
 Mayor FitzGerald said that he would not take action if any should be necessary against city officials Censured by the coroner until he had thoroughly read the finding. He said he was sorry that any official had to be censured. T am sorry for MT. Austin," the mayor said. He has the reputation of being a first-class official. There can be little sympathy for those others who were willing to stake human lives against dollars and were ready to create and main- tain a death trap like the Rial to-"
New Britain herald., 1921-12-27
S60,00O,0O0 SWINDLE
Woman Arrested in San Diego is Held As Co-Conspirator of Gigantic E'raud-Takcn Into Custody.

Chicago Dec. 27.-Mrs. Charles w. French, wife of the alleged co-con- spirator of John w. Warrington, in the swindles for which they are under indictment and which are said to total s60, ,000,000, was under arrest today in San Diego, Cal, according to word re- CeiVed here.
 MT. French, is alleged to have re- Ceived certain papers and stocks in San Diego which were involved in her husbands transactions.
 The direct charge against Mrs. French was using the mails to de- fraud and she was held in lieu of S10, 900 bonds.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-27
DAIlMATIAN DISORDERS.

Rome, Dec. 27. (By Associated Press)-Disorders between Croats and Italians occurred in Sebenico, Dalmatia, during the visit of the Italian destroyer Riboty to that port says a dispatch to the Messaggero from Hara, Dalmatia, today. Sailors from the destroyers are declared to have been attacked and clubbed when they went ashore.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-27

hosts to give vent to their feelings for their leader.
 Washington, Dec. 27.-War against war is to occupy a great part of the future activities of Eugene Y. Debs, freed from Atlanta penitentiary by executive clemency on Christmas Day, according 10 his own announcement here today, The socialist leader said he could make no concrete plans for the future until he reached his home in Terre Haute, Ind.
 Debs announced his determination to obtain, if possible, a VOW from ev- cry man, woman and child in this country and every country which he might visit, that they refuse to take up arms and go to war. But until world relations undergo a reforma- tion, he asserted, wars would con tinue.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-27
POLICE MAKE ROUNDUP
East st. Louis Authorities Believe They Have Band Which Has Stolen St1O.0O0 in Four Bank Robbcries.

East st. Louis, H., Dec. 27.-Police of East St. Louis and neighborinE towns expressed belief today that they have rounded up a band of robbers which has obtained S140,0O0 in four bank and payroll robberies in central and southern Illinois. Nire men were under arrest and six of them identified in connection with the robberies.
 The robberies included, that of the Peabody Coal Mining Co. of kincaid, in which S95,OOo was stolen August IS; State Bank of Panama, in which s19,000 was taken December 12; State Bank of Iuka, in which s15,000 was taken December 20 and Dupo State Bank, which was robbed of sl,0o0 De cember 23
New Britain herald., 1921-12-27

New Haven, Dec. 27.-City Build ing Inspector Joseph E. Austin, Law renee F. Carroll, manager of the the ater and Alfred $, Black, president of the Connecticut Theater Corp, which controlled the theater are held crim- inally responsible for the deaths of nine persons in the Rialto theater nre of November 27, In finding by Cor oner Eli Mix today.
 The coroner's inquest was based on the death of Everett T. Case, which was taken as typical of all the deaths as an outcome of the fire.
 All Are Criticized.
 The coroner criticizes all persons who were connected with the opera tion Of the theater and the presenta- tion of a prologue to a moving pie ture film, which prologue, he holds. was the direct cause of the fire, but finds none of them criminally respon- sible for the deaths. He, however, points out that all were more or less negligent in their acts. Chief of Po- lice Philip T. Smith and members of his department are also criticized for having failed to see that the theater
 
 the prologue to have been given.
 Police Are Scored.
 The coroner found that at least one police captain and one police sergeant who had not paid admissions were in the theater and saw the prologue be- ing given in violation of the Sunday laws and of the law regarding stand ing on the first floor and in the gall lery. The coroner points out that these officers took no action,
 Origin of Fire.
 The origin of the fire was due to the burning of incense during the pro- logue. The conditions in the theater and on the stage which the coroner finds, were in direct violation of city ordinances and state laws, permitted the fire to spread.
 Inspector Alleged Neglect.
 Coroner Mix apparently bases his finding upon the alleged failure of Building Inspector Austin to enforce the building code. He does not go into the question of whether or not the 1920 building code was retro- active. He quotes from both the 1914 building code and that of 1920. On Friday, Corporation Counsel Bennett gave an opinion in court and to the board of aldermen that this latter building code was not retroactive. The coroner finds that the duties of the fire marshal in regard to fire protec ton in theaters and the inspection of theaters are discretionary and that this officer could only be held for will full neglect after notice
 Violation of Law,
 The coroner finds that violations of the law in the theater included: Ab sence of asbestos curtain. lack of a water curtain and automatic sprinkler casks of water on the stage hose con- nectons, lack of fire proof scenery and woodwork. The only hose on the stage was n garden one.
 Duties of Inspector.
 Dealing with the duties of City Building Inspector Austin, the cor oner says that the officer visited the Rlalto theater in June to look over proposed changes in the arrangement Of the balcony. He had noticed n sec ton Of the roof of the stage had been removed. "Suspecting that this was for the purpose of installing a fly gall lery," says the coroner "he (Austin) informed the management that no
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New Britain herald., 1921-12-27

London, Dec. 27.-Seven Egyptians were killed and 14 others wounded in the recent Nationalist disturbances in Cairo, says a foreign office state ment today based or a casualty list just received from the Egyptian capi- tai No British casualties occurred, it was stated.