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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-29
TOUR OF COUNTRY
BREEDS OPTIMISM
Howard Elliott of Northern Pacific
Finds Outlook Encouraging-
Better Times Ahead.

New York, July 29.-Howard Ell
.liott. chairman of the Northern Pa
cific railway, was optimistic today on
his return from 5000 mile tour
Of the Pacific northwest and Can
ada.
Everywhere I went" he said,
there was feeling of hope and be-
lief that conditions will be better, and
in few. places did ! find any feeling
of pessimis1n.. The economic upheaval
in North Dakota seems to have done
it's worst
The outlook for agricultural pro-
duction is good. Minnesota crops will
be above the average and North Da-
kota's will be considerable, although
the excessive heat and drought of
the last three weeks have reduced the
prospects. Montana, Idaho, Oregon
and Washington will have a produc-
tion in grain, grasses and fruits above
the average. Crops in the northern
Pacific states will. be good taken as
whole
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-29
Killed When, in Passing AIT
other Car, His Automobile
Skidded and Overturned
Near New London.

John E. Cairns, formerly Of New
Britain, who removed to New Lon
don some time ago, was killed when
his auto turned turtle just outside
of New London yesterday. Cairns
was driving the car and attempted
to turn out into the road to pass a
car ahead of him. AN the same time
the car ahead turned out to pass
car still farther ahead and crowded
him over the road. Cairns made an
abrupt turn and the wheels of his
car caught in the trolley rails, tear
ing the steering wheel out of his
hand and causing the car to skid over
a soft dirt road into the ditch,
where it turned turtle.
Cairns was pinned under the car
and when extrfcated was found to
have been crushed to death. He
leaves a widow and two children.
The unfortunate man was a resi-
dent of this city for many years and
one time represented cash register
firm He resided on Franklin
square He is a member of the local
lodge of Elks.
Burial will be made tomorrow
morning from his home at II fremont
street, New London. ~
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-29
STATE JI7NEURS TO
ORGANIZE FOR Fight
Edward P. French, of New
Britain, Joins State Or
ganization for Battle.

Edward P. French, who was the
leading jitneur ruled off the streets of
New Britain by one of the now famous
decisions of the Public Utilities Com
mission, left today for New Haven,
where a meeting is being held this
afternoon by state jitneur owners. The
meeting is for the purpose Of forming
a state wide organization to fight the
cases of jitney owners and drivers
who refuse to comply with what are
regarded as unfair decisions by the
commission.
Il think it an excellent idea," said
Mr.. French land movement which
should have been started long ago.
The sentimen in New Britain is de-
cidedly in favor of this movement and
there is no question but that local
jitney men will affilite with the state
ganization."
Ample funds for the purpose of de-
Tending men arrested by the police
for violating the jitney rulings will
provided by the members who will
pool their money for the purpose.
In many cases this is the only way
in which small jitney men could af-
ford to fight their cases in superior
courts.
An Associated Press dispatch from
New Haven this afternoon contains
the following statement:
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-29
New Britain Machinery Is Destined to Play Big
Part in European Post War Reconstruction Work
Machine Co. Agent Back
After Nine Months Trip
England Approves NIB
Tractors, He Says.
That New Britain machinery

That New Britain machinery IS
destined to play a prominent part n
1eyolutionizing the reconstruction
york of the world, is shown by the
experiences and reports of I. w
Hawes, special representative of the
New Britain Machine company, -Nhe
mas just returned from nine months
trip to France and England. Mr.
iiawes' trip was made for the pur-
pose of studying the agricultural prac-
tees employed in those countries AMI
to ascertain the adaptability of the
NIB Tracor for use on French aud
English farms. He made a special
coils and various implements used by
English and French farmers. His
work took him into the principal
AGRICULTURAL districts OF these coun-
tries and he had an excellent oppor-
tunity to work out the NIB Tractor in
many fields and got the point Of view
Of farmers of the countries in regard
to American-m made farm machinery.
Mr.. Hawes says: THE English
farmer recognizes the advancement
which American manufacturers have
made in automotive products, but he
is prejudiced in favor of English
made implements for working his soil.
He is more particular about the
cuality of plowing than the acreage
Flowed
With this point in mind, Mr.. Halves
made the acquaintance Of several of
the representative of English imple-
lnent manufacturers and worked out
With them the proper bitches to use
English-made implements with the
NIB Tractor.
The English farmers demand a
very straight furrow in p1owing and
the furrow must be turned fiat and
retain it's form,'' said Mr.. Halves
Every furrow must be perfectly de.
fined. I have seen plowing so we'll
done that a marksman, with rifle,
could shoot down furrow $50 yard
in length and if he shot straight the
I bullet would lodge at the end without
having touched the sides anywhere.
We surprised the English farmers by
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-29
AMERICA ROWMS ONPLEAS
FOR SEPERA7E TALKS WITH
COUNTRIES AT CONFERENCE
CITY CLEARING HOUSE
FOR field LAbORERS
Spaniards Flock Here in
Droves to Obtain Work
on Tobacco Plantations.

New Britain is becoming a clear
ing house for Spaniards out Of work
and for men in the tobacco fields
who wish to hire laborers, according
to reports from leaders of Spanish
people in this city. Probably $50
Spaniards, not residents of New Brit
ain, have arrived in the city and
left for work in the tobacco fields,
according TO a man who lis very
prominent among the Spaniards.
This man stated that Spaniards
are coming in every once in awhile
from Derby, Shelton and Bridge
port. Many of them come here to
replace local Spanish residents VINO
have left for the tobacco fields,
while others come in, secure work
and Immediately leave on one of the
large trucks running back and
forth every morning and evening, be-
tween here and East Windsor.
According to his statement the
Spaniards are being induced to come
here by keepers of Spanish lodging
houses, in order to keep those
houses filled up when others leave.
H says that despite the fact that a
Spanish priest claimed there were
from 700 to 1000 in need and many
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-29
RANKS LOSS TO BE
ALMOST A MILLION
Depositors of Chicago Institution May
Get Only 65 Cents on the
Dollar.

Chicago, July 29.-With the trail of
Warren c. Spurgin, missing president
Of the closed Michigan Avenue Trust
Co., apparently leading to the vicinity
Of Mobile, Ala, and authorities pre-
dieting his speedy apprehension,
states attorneys and investigators to-
day continued their delving into af-
fairs of the defunct institution and
it's president
James McShane, assistant states at
torney said today that Spurgin, an
other man and two women visited the
bank on Sunday, July II, before 1T
had been believed Spurgin left Chi
cago on July Is.
Clarence Beutel, casrier Of the
bank, today intimated tie less would
be in the neighborhood of $1,0OO,OOo
and that depositcrs might expect to
retrieve 65 cents on the dollar.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-29
This Will Probably Be
Next Step In Negotia-
tions And Release OF
Political Prisoners Is
Expected
George of England Authori-
ties Statement That North
cliffe's Version Of Policy
is Not True.

Dublin, July 20 (By Associated
Press)-It now appears certain that
the summoning of the Irish republi-
can parliament to consider the Brit
ish terms will be one of the very
next steps to be taken in connection
with the peace negotiations. AL
though the call of parliament for
this purpose is not likely to occur
Immediately, no date having yet been
hxed the apparent fact that such a
session has been decided upon en-
courages the hope that the negotia-
tions will prove fruitful.
No application has as yet been
made for the release of those mem
bers of parliament still in prison,
but their freedom is declared to be
certain once the date of the meet
ing is fixed
OF the SO members now in con-
hnement the majority have not been
tried nor have charges been pre-
ferred against them.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-29
IRISH PARLIAMENT LIKELY
TO CONVENE TO CONSIDER
BRITISH PEACE PROPOSALS
HONESTY. IS THE BEST
and cheapest POLICY
Judge Klett Demonstrates
Fact in Imposition OF
Fines This Morning.

That honesty is 10th the better and
the cheaper policy was forelbly
brought home to group or seven
alleged gamblers in police court this
morning when heavy fines were I'M
posed upon them after they had de-
MED, in. the face of statements by
the police, that they played Tor
money. A second group of four al
legged gamblers admitted playing a
five cent limit game and were given
light fines.
Judge George w. Klett pointed out
to the players in the more heaVlly
fined group that honesty is the best
policy when testifying in court as to
a gambling raid.
"It would have been much better
and cheaper for you to have been
frank with the court the judge re-
marked .The men in the dock tokd
the truth I take no stock in the
claims that you were playing for
watermelon and drinks"
Sargis Bagdonik who conducts a
coffee house at Lafayette street,
was fined $50 and costs for running
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-29
WANTS WANDERER TO HANG
Chicago District. Attorney VIII Seek
to Thwart Attempts to Have His
Sentence Commuted,

Chicago, July 29.-Every effort will
be made to thwart attempts to OBJ
tain Communication of sentence or free
dom for Carl Wanderer, saved from
hanging today by the reprieve grant
ed by Governor Small late yesterday,
according to Ernest Hodges, assist
ant states attorney. The reprieve,
running until September 80 for the
man convicted of having killed his
wife, her unborn babe and "the rag
ged stranger" in a fake holdup was
granted on the plea of VIM. R. Nc
Cauley, Illinois commander of the
American Legion.
Commander McCauley argued that
he had reason to believe Wanderer
is insane.
The exact procedure for what will
be Wanderers mental examination
has not been made public but it is
thought probable he will be examined
by a commission appointed by Gov
ernor Small.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-29
CITY FORCES REDUCED
But One half of Number of Labor
,.efs Originally Asked For VIII Get
Jobs Monday Morning.

The force of laborers requisitioned
by the board OF public works from
the Municipal Employment bureau
has been reduced from 140 to 70 for
next week, and that number Of cards
were sent out today by agents of the
bureau at City hall. No explanation
was given for the reduction in the
notification sent the agency that but
one-half the number originally asked
for could be used in the street and
sewer gangs.
Included in the 70 men to begin
work Monday morning are II who are
working off taxes in the city's en-
ploy Twelve teams are registered
and may be pressed into service at
the call of the public works board,
the earnings to apply on tax accounts.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-29
TO REVIEW 10000 CASES
War Risk Bureau Will Again Check
Up War Veterans Rated AS Per-
manently Disabled.

Washington, July 29.-Review of
the cases of some 10000 war veterans
rated permanently disabled was or
dered yesterday by the war risk bu-
reau as the result of a ruling by the
comptroller of the treasury. It had
been customary bureau officials ex-
planned, to change the rating of a
veteran from temporary to perma-
nent disability after he had been six
months in a hospital.
The comptroller's opinion, it was
explained, requires that each case be
judged on it's individual merits after
medical examination. The loss of
compensation to the veterans, off,
cials said, would vary in different
cases by change in rating but could
not be determined until after the re-
view.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-29
PURE MILK SAVES "A
MANY LIVES HERE
Health Department Superintendent
Comments Upon Unusually Health
full Condition of Infants.

Commenting upon the comparative
ly few cases of disease among the
infants of the city DR.. r. M. Girls
void, acting superintendent of the
board of health, this morning credited
the purity of the city's milk supply
for this condition. In other years the
department has had scores of infant
ailments under surveillance during
this season, while today there are
practically none.
This condition, which is rare in the
state, is brought about through q
regular and systematic inspection Of
the milk supply, DR.. Griswold points
out. The work is carried on by the
health departments inspector, DR.. B.
D. Radcliffe, and in addition to saving
hundreds of dollars in bills for medi-
cal attendance is saving many lives
each year, data in the hands of the
local health department indicates.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-29
Oklahoma Judge Free
On Charges of Graft

Sapulpa, Okla, July 29.-Charges
that Judge Lucien B. Wright, of the
district court of Creek county, accepted
bribe OF $4,000 in connection with
his decision for the Sallie Atkins in
terests in the Tommy Atkins So, ,OOO,-
600 oil lands controversy were dis
missed 20 missed after Justice court
convened this morning for the third
day of the hearing
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-29
SMUGGLING CASES
49, s,
!, AGAIN CONTINUED
New Haven Judge However, Expresses
Strong Disapproval OF Continued
Jockcying in These Cases

New Haven, July 29.-AH cases
arising out of the landing Of LIQUOR
from the sword fishing sloop Jennie
T at Lighthouse Point last Saturday
Is in a1l-were continued in the city
court today until August g..
Judge Samuel Hoyt said he did not
like the delay in handling these cases
nor that which has accompanied the
cases of Pearl P. Sperry whose place,
was 1aided by the police and liquor
seized earlier in the week. He said he'
did not like the effect the delay had
on the general public.
Il am ready to try these cases he
said. The state tells me it is ready;
to try the cases also
Edward w. Lynch, chief counsel for
the men pointed cut that all were out
on bail. =
That is all right said the court
"but there is another angle to be con-
sidered, and that is public opinion. II
these cases are continually jockeyed
about by the lawyers for the accused.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-29
Local Club Members to
Hear Miss MacSwinev

club will attend an outing to be held
at Lighthouse Point, Saturday, August
13, at which Miss Mary MacSwiney is
to be one Of the speakers. Commander
Fleming of the Irish Republic army
will also be present. The local COM
mittee to handle the sale of tickets
is composed of James Murray, James
Sullivan, James Fox, James Butler
and William Bolan.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-29
Milk 10 Cents a Quart
Is Possible in Boston

Boston, July ga retail price o.
len cents quart for milk instead Of
Inc Is cents now paid here, was de-
clared possibility by the commission
Oh necessaries Of life in reply today
to request of the city council for
information as to the milk situation.
The commission said that the city by
CO. operating with the producers and
distributors could simplify the system
CT distribution so that the retail price
could be materially reduced.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-29

New Haven, July 29.-Owners and
drivers of jitney buses met here today
to form a state organization which
would take over. the defense of those
convicted of violation of the orders of
the public utilities commission in the
matter of operating machines without
a license. Convictions in various lower
court have been appealed in many
instances and the state body as pro-
jected would look after these appeals
until definite finding is made in the
highest court
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-29
POTATO VS.. TOBACCO.

Windsor, Ont, July 29.-Abandon-
ing tobacco growing because of great
ly decreased prices, many Essex
county farmers have planted their
fields with potatoes which are result
ing in larger profits than ever were
derived from tobacco. Quality of the
potato crop is reported the best in
wears.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-29
European Exports Off;
Big So. American Trade

Washington, July ,29.-Exports to
Europe fell off nearly 81 500, 900, 900
while those to South Am erica increased
more than $50 ZOO, 900 during the fiscal
year ending June Both last, as COM
pared with the previous year, COM
merce department figures disclosed to-
day In June there was a sharp de-
cline in both directions compared to
the same month year ago.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-29
WORLD MAY BENEFIT
BY new ENTERPRISE
Institute Of Politics Opens at
Williams College Today
JUSTICE TAFT OFFICIATES
Many of Worlds Great Statesmen,
Including Visdount Bryce, Attend
international Problems to Be
Taken Up.

Williamstown, Mass, July 29.-Tne
Institute of politics, a forum and a
school for the consideration of inter-
national problems and relations, was
opened at Williams college today.
William Howard Taft, chief justice of
the .. S. Supreme court, presided.
Famous Statesmen There
Statesmen of high standing, among
them Viscount Bryce, were present
as members of it's faculty. In the
chairs as auditors and students were
the executives or faculty members of
many American colleges. It was a
gathering unique of it's kind, set in
what has been described as Now
England's picturesque college town.
For Universal Welfare
TO determine the means by which
international relations may be so ad-
justed that the strength of each may
be developed for the welfare of all
was advanced as the fundamental
object of the institute in the open
ing address >of DR.. Harry A. Garfield,
president of the Williams college. To
lecture before the institute President
Garfield extended a welcome and an
appreciation. President Garfield
said:
Times Are Changing.
we are passing from the old
covenant to the new Thou shalt
not is giving place to thou shalt
The maxim of equity applies as truly
to nations as to individuals For
merly it was indeed necessary that
we should SO use our own as not tc
do injury to the things of another
1t was necessary that states avoid
contact lest contact lead to conflict
The world was not then prepared tc
go farther. But henceforth we must
add to the maximum this-and sc
use thine own as to enable Others
likewise to use that which is theirs
l conceive it to be the fundamenta
object Of the institute of politics tc
seek until we have found the way BY
which international relations may b,
so adjusted that the strength OF each
may be deyeloped-sfor the welfare q
all. But what is for the welfare o,
all and by what means shall we seel
the way? These are questions fo]
which we hope here to find prac
tical answers
(Cnntinna6 nn De~e>
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-29
Electrical Storms Do
Considerable Damage

Woonsocket, r. l., July 29.-Three
severe electrical storms which passed
over this vicinity last night lert
demoralized telephone and street car
service in their wake today. AT the
height of the third storm lightning
struck o. house in Millville, Mass.
seriously injuring a man and his. four
yea1 OLD son. The no lse was Destroyed
,y the ensuing flames The same storm
wreaked havoc in the tobacco fields Of
Connecticut.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-29
King Takes a Hand.

London. July 20 (By Associated
Press-Premier Lloyd George in the
house of commons today read a
statement authorized by King George
declaring words attributed to the
king concerning the governm ent's
Irish policy in a reported interview
in the United States by Lord North
cliffe, who controls the London
Times, are "a complete fabrication -
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-29
WANT MAYORS HELP
Spanish Boy Calls Upon Employment.
officials as Result of Parents Let
ter.

A member Of the Spanish colony
whose parents wrote the mayor sew
eral days ago asking that he use his
influence to see that the boy was
fLanced for return voyage to Spain.
called at the employment bureau this
morning and will be taken to the
mayor today for an interview. The
lad is II years of age and of delicate
Guild, making it impossible for him
to accept the kind of work offered b.
the city.
In their letter to the mayor, which
was written in Spanish and translated
10y Frank Rogers, the parents plead
that the youth be helped to prevent
his becoming a public charge or a
tnlef. The parents also wrote the boy
telling Of their actions and asking
Lin to see Mayor Curtis.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-29
IS GOING TO FRANCE
Col. Earl ID. Church of Hartford, One
of Connecucut's Three American
Legion Members Selected.

Hartford, July 29.-Co1. Earl D.
Church, for 25 years connected with
the Travellers Insurance company.
has been selected one of three men,
bers of the American Legion in Con-
necticut to make the official pilgrim
age to France next week. Col.
Church has had a long army record,
both in the National Guard and over
seas during the war. He was cited
for gallantry in general orders of the
Seth division in the Meuse-Argonne
offensive and also received a personal
citation from Gen. Pershing. He la
ter became chief ordnance officer
with the Fourth army corps
Col. and Mrs. Church will sail for
France August on the George Wash
ington.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-29
FOUR SUSPECTS HELD
Men Arrested at Stamford Will Face
Charges Of Violation OF Dyer Act By
Auto Theft.

Stamford, July 29.-Four men from
Lonsdale, r. l., were held by the po-
lice today for the federal officers on
charges under the Dyer act, of steal
ing an automobile from a Mr.. Jeffreys
in that town. They gave the names
of Eugene Aubin, II, Milton Banks,
%, James Barnum, Is, Robert Demp-
ster, II. They said they were going
to New York. Aubin, who was driv-
ing, stopped on the Post Road to
inquire the way of an officer who not
being satisfied with replies to ques-
tions brought the party to the police
station. Banks and Barnum carried
revolvers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-29
Hit By Snowfall Last
NIGHT. Nav Lose Eve

Colorado Spring, Colo, July %.
G. Williams of this city, may lose one
of his eyes as result of being hit
by SNOWFALL Williams was ascend
ing Pixies Peak with party of tour
lists last night. Another party engaged
them in friendly SNOWFALL battle. A
SNOWFALL thrown by a woman hit
Williams
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-29
INSTRUCTION FOR WOMEN.

New Haven, July 29.-Although the
city election is nine weeks away
Town Clerk Doughan today placed in
department stores voting machines
for demonstration purposes that wo-
men may familiarize themselves with
this method of voting.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-07-29
DIES OF BROKEN NECK.

Meriden, July 29.-Herman Grew
emf, 73 of Cheshire, who was received
at the Meriden hospital week ago
suffering from a broken neck, died
yesterday. He received his injury in
falling from a load of hay at neigh
boris farm