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New Britain herald., 1921-12-02
$4,000 Goes to Conn. Chill
dren's Aid Society-Hos-
pitals Also Remembered
Generously.

Hartford, Dec. 2.-Many public be-
quests are contained in the will Of
Willie O. Burr, late editor of The
Times. Direct bequests were made
as follows:
100000 to the Connecticut Chill
dren's Aid society; $4,000 each to ST.
Francis's hospital, ,Larrabee fund, Good
Will club, Shelter for Women and the
Connecticut Institute for the Blind.
The residue of the estate after various
bequests is to be divided into four
parts, one of which is to so to the
relatives. The other three-fourths is
left in trust, the interest of which is
to be paid annually to the following
institutions in the following amounts.
Two-tenths each to the Hartford
Orphan Asylum, Connecticut Chill
dren's Aid society and the Hartford
lspital; one-tenth each TO the Lar
rabee fund, Good Will club, Shelter
for Women and Connecticut Institute
for the Blind. The sum left in the
residuary estate will be of substantial
amounts.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-02
McAWFTE WINS ANOTHER
POINT WITH HIS PLEA TO
KILL COMPLAINT GRANTED
Sim Feiners Az. .tepulsed
After Attack on London
derry Jail This Morning

Belfast Dec. 2 (By Associated
Press)-An attack on the jail at Lon
donderry with the object of releasing
the prisoners there was repulsed by
the police guards today. Two police
men were killed and several of the
attackers captured.
The party gained entrance to the
Jail undetected and their presence
was not discovered until a patrol of
policemen saw a rope ladder hanging
over the wall and gave the alarm.
The military guard inside had noticed
nothing unusual but upon investiga-
ton they found the two constables
who guarded the Sim Feiners lying
dead in the corridor. They had been
drugged and strangled.
The republican rescue party had
forced the doors of ten cells when the
guards surprised them at their work.
The military opened fire, the republi-
cans replying with revolVers.
Pandemonium prevailed for some
time but the guards finally gained the
upper hand without losing any of the
prisoners at the same time capturing
three young Londonderry men who
made a final attempt to release the
prisoners.
Three motor cars which had been
left with engines running by the at
tacking party also were seized.
1t was reported that two warders
also had been found bound and
gagged, and that five other warders
had been arrested in connection with
the attempted escape, Many houses
in the vicinity of the Jail were
searched and there civilians were ar
rested.
The version of the military authori-
ties was that the two constables, who
we're found dead in the corridor, had
died after chloroform had been ad-
ministered to them.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-02
HENRY SMITH FOUND
DEAD THIS MORNING
so Years Old Resident Expires Sud.
denly at Home of Daughter,
Mrs. NJ. A. Sexton.

Henry Smith, aged about so years,
was found dead in bed this morning
at the home of Mrs. Michael A. Sex
ton his daughter, with whom he
made bis home.
Mr.. Smith complained Of not feel
ing well yesterday and retired about
s o'clock last night. When his daugh-
ter Went TO his room about 7 O'Clock
this morning he was alive, and AN
hour later she again entered his room
and found him dead. Medical En-
aminer Waterman Lyon pronounced
death due to heart trouble.
MI Smith was born. in Belcher-
town, Mass, and on moving into Con-
necticut, he resided at Thompsonville
for many years, where he was engag-
ed in the contracting business. On
the death Of his wife 10 years ago, he
took up his residence with Mrs. Sex
ton in this city.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs.
NJ A. SeHton, OF this city, Mrs. Mary
ShaugnsessCy of Thompsonville, Mrs.
William Loring of Southbridge, Mass,
and Mrs, William Carney Of Cam
bridge. Mass, and three sons, Ed
ward, Fred and William Smith, all
of Hartford The funeral will be
held at 9 o'clock Monday morning at
St Marys church The body will be
taken to Thompsonville for burial.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-02

The four American delegates
meeting today went over the situation
as it stands. Afterward 1t was said
that they were we'll satisfied with
the turn that the naval discussions
were taking and were hopeful that
the American limitation program
would be received tavorably. A more
definite status however, was said to
be improbable before next week.
To what extent the discussions over
the naval ratio and the political
problems of the Far East may be-
come intertwined became a subject
of increasing speculation today.
The whole physical procedure of
the conference thus far has con-
tributed to absolute separation of
the two questions. On the other
hand various elements of the situa-
ton have led to an impression in
some quarters that in the final stages
there may be an effort at least to
bind the two together.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-02
7HEATER MAN WILL
TALK TO CORONER
No More Bodies Found in
Ruins of Rialto Theater
in New Haven

New Haven, Dec. "A summons
for A. s. Black president of the New
England Theaters Corp. which oper-
ated the l2ialto theater which burned
Sunday night was issued this after
noon by Coroner Mix. Mr.. Black not
being in the state it cannot be served
as are subpoenas but as Mr.. Black has
said he would willingly appear the
summons serves as an official request.
Summonses also were issued by the
coroner for Chief Robert T. Hurley
Of the state police, whose department
issues operators licenses, Police Supt.
Philip J. Smith and Fire Marshal w.
B. Perkins.
It is understood that the inquiry of
Coronore Mix behind closed doors has
now turned upon the construction and
equipment the safety devices and the
licensing Of the place.
There were no deaths today and the
list remains at seven. Those patients
reported yesterday as being in eX-
tremely serious condition were no bet
ter this afternoon. The patients on
the general list are improving.
No trace OF body has been found
in the theater ruins and all the ashes
have been sifted and much of the rub
bish removed here.
The question raised as to liability
insurance held by the theater man
agement was in part answered today
when it was stated that S25,000 was
held and that adjusters have been at
work all week, some calling upon per-
sons who are under treatment.
The lease OF the theater it is also
understood had a clause which stated
the owners were to be held blameless
for any damages caused by fire or
anything else.
The lease to the Hamilton Theater
Corp. which was the original one
gave consent OF the owners, Harry
and Bertha Leonard, to alterations to
make the place moving picture
house. The lease was assigned in
February 1920 to the Connecticut
Theaters Corp.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-02
MANY PUBLIC GIFTS IN WILL OF
LATE EDITOR OF HARTFORD TIMES
ELKS PREPARE SUN.
MEMORIAL PROGRAM
Postmaster William T.. Delaney Will
BE Speaker--Annual Event is
Open to The Public

Annual memorial exercises of New
Britain lodge, B. P. o. E., will be held
next Sunday evening at s o'clock in
the Elks home on Washington street.
The exercises will be open to the pub
lie.
The memorial committee is headed
by Past Exalted Ruler William G..
Muller, assisted by Harry c. Brown,
Bernard P. Moore, William H. Bishop
and William H. Eddy.
Postmaster William F. Delaney will
deliver the memorial address. The
exercises will open with an organ pre-
lude, Invocation" followed by the
formal opening ceremony in charge
of the exalted ruler and secretary.
After the rendition of Nearer My
God to Thee" Chaplain Thomas H.
Gibson will lead prayer. Mrs. How
ard E. Horton is next on the pro
gram with t. sortano solo, These are
They Which Came" The roll call
will then be read preceding the altar
service in which all lodge officers will
take part
William G. Muller past exalted rul-
er, will read "Thanatopsis, and Mrs.
Horton will sing Some Sweet Day"
The address of the evening will fol-
low at the conclusion of which Mrs.
Horton will sing There is no Death"
After the closing ceremonies, the
closing ode Aud Lang Syne," will
be sung. Organist w. II. Bishop will
play the postiude, Thanksgiving
March"
New Britain herald., 1921-12-02
COLLECTED MONEY
FROM II HUBBIES
Champion Wife Arrested in Chicago
Took Govt. Checks From Each
In Service.

Chicago, Dec. 2.--At least IL hus-
hands who served in the army or navy
are credited to Mrs. Helen Drexler of
Waukegan, H., the champion coll
lector of government allotment
checks, according to federal authori-
ties who had her in custody today.
She is alleged with having married
husbands from many different parts
Of the country, divorced none and re-
ceived approximately s400 a month
from the government for the past
three years.
Government agents who arrested
Mrs. DreNler says she devoted her
spare time not needed to marry hero
husbands and collect allotment
checks, to travelling over the country,
at government expense, evading Sec
ret service men who were on her
trail.
At the federal building the woman
was said to have admitted cashing al
lotment checks for an even dozen war
veteran husbands,
New Britain herald., 1921-12-02
Next Step Will Probably
Be Calling Together Of
Federal Grand Jury On
Next Tuesday
Today's Decision Closely
Follows That of Yester-
day, Claiming Vagueness
of Accusation.

New Haven, Dec. "A motion
made yesterday by counsel for
Thomas T. McAuliffe. former federal
prohibition enforcement officer in
Connecticut, to quash the complaint
against him, which was that of ac-
cepting a bribe from Samuel and
Charles Gardino, hotel men of New
Britain, was granted by Judge E. S.
Thomas in the federal court today.
Yesterday the court also granted a
motion which would have required
States Attorney Alcorn, as complain
ant, to have made the complaint moro
specific.
Judges Ruling.
Judge Thomas, who had interposed
during the arguments, said that
while he would grant the motion to
quash he would dispose of the states
case on Tuesday. Counsel had argued
at length to quash on the ground that
the state cannot prosecute a federal
officer as being derelict in his duty.
The court said that If the question of
eXpediency was raised, the most ex-
peditious way would be to have the
federal grand jury take up the case.
The case would then proceed in its
regular line,
Mr.. Alcorn acceded to the sugges-
ton and the court said that he would
grant the motion to quash. but would
stay action. Judge Thomas also said
that he felt that Mr.. Alcorn would Se
welcomed by the federal attorneys as
an aid and Mr.. Alcorn replied that he
was taking lively interest in the
case. He wished the case fully pros
ecuted. He was anxious to carry out
the wishes of the federal court, how
ever.
L. S. District Attorney Smith said
that the matter of having Mr., Alcorn
connected with the case would be
something upon which a conference
would have to be held with the fed
eral law department at Washington.
1t is understood that the next step
will be to have a federal grand jury
called next Tuesday to take dp the
McAuliffe case.
History of the Case.
The incidents in the case are as fol-
lows;
McAuliffe was arrested on October
8 on the bribery charge and was sent
to Jail under bonds of $4,000. The
next day he declined to have writ
of habeas corpus brought in his be-
half. He secured bail on October 5,
but it has not been announced who
his bondsmen actually were. On Oc-
tober II McAuliffe was re-arrested on
a federal order and held in $4,000
bail. Judge Wolfe refused to lower
the bail in the complaint of the state.
Immediate trial was opposed. On the
eighth he had been bailed out on the
federal charge, Trial in the state
court was set for November /. Hear
ing before the federal commission
was postponed and on November 1t
was abandoned as neither side was
ready to proceed pending Judge
Thomas decision on the habeas corr
pus action OF McAuliffe's counsel to
get him out of the state courts which
finally was successful. Judge Thomas
signed the order transferring the
case State Attorney Alcorn's motion
to dismiss the habeas corpus appli-
cation was denied and the federal
case trial set for December 7. Coun-
sci then made the motion heard yes
terday.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-02
FIRE AT NEW HA VEN PLANT
CAUSES LOSS OF $500, 600;
FZRElNEN HA VE HOT FIGHT
ULSTER MUST Be
IN IRISH UNION
British Proposals Concede
Sim Fein Claim for
Unity of Ireland

London, Dec. 2. - (By Associated
Press) The British governments
latest proposals for settlement of the
Irish question would be considered
by the cabinet of the Dali Eireann in
Dublin Saturday, The new terms
which were handed to the Sim Fem
delegates in written form. show some
advances over the governments pre-
yious proposals and the delegates felt
the necessity of giving them fullest
consideration at a cabinet session.
The terms, it is said, concede from
the beginning the Sim Fein's claim
for the unity of Ireland. Ulster must
be included within the scheme from
the start, according to the plan as it
now appears to have been framed,
and must remain in for six months.
After that period, and before the end
of a year, Ulster is to be given the
option to withdraw, and if she goes
there must be boundary commits
sion to determine the exact area
which is fairly entitled to go with
her.
If Ulster goes under this plan she
would preserve only her present ptw-
ers and not obtain fiscal freedom that
would be left with south Ireland.
The Sim Fein has neither accent
ed nor rejected these proposals, but
has promised to consider them finally
tomorrow.
The question of allegiance is still
the crux Of the situation, but efforts
are being made to devise some form
OF declaring allegiance which it is
hoped by the government the Sim
Fein might accept.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-02
ENGLAND TRYING TO INDUCE JAPAN
TO AGREE WITH U.S.. NAVAL PROPOSALS
In Meantime Americans Feel That Plans Are Progressing
Well-Far East Problems Are Becoming
Involved in Settlement

Washington, Dec. 2 (By Associated
Press) Hope for an early settlement
of the dispute arising from Japan s
request for an increase from 60 to
70 per cent. in the capital ship ton
mage allotted her under the Ameri-
can Limitation plan centered today in
the efforts Of Great Britain to bring
the japanese views into harmony
with those Of the United States
While 1t is unknown in precisely
what manner Great Britain has un-
dertaken to use her influence in
solving the naval ratio problem it was
indicated that is an ally of japan and
having on the other hand, accepted in
principle the basic "5--5-3" ratio
of the American proposal she had
found a double interest in the util-
mate success of the negotiations
Negotiations over the naval pro-
gram, according to the feeling in
American arms conference circles to-
day are progressing satisfactorily.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-02
PATRONAGE FALLS OFF
Fewer Riders at Five Cents fn Nor
walk During Third Week OF Expert
ment, p. L. Records Indicate.

Nofwalks Dec. 2.-There was q fall
ing off in the number of riders on the
five cent line of the Connecticut COM
pany here during the third week since
reduction OF fare went into effect it
was announced today by Henry f.
Billings, secretary of the public util-
tiles commission. The Thanksgiving
holiday is believed to have been re-
sponsible for the decrease, The num-
ber of passengers carried during the
third week was 43,001, as compared
with 46,3Sa the previous week, it was
announced. No tabulation Of the re-
duction in revenue has been made.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-02
CUT TROLLEY FARES
Chicago and Joliet Company Not Fl
nanciaily Able, Yet Sees That Peo-
pie Can't Pay More.

Chicago, Dec. 2.-The Chicago and
Joliet electric railways on its own
motion was granted permission by the
Illinois commerce commission to re-
duce its ten cent fare, the company's
plan calling 70 rthe sale OF monthly
commutation tickets for rs cents and
the collection of five cents in addi-
ton from each passenger presenting
tickets,
Revenues do not justify the reduc-
ton, j. r. Blackhall, general man
ager said, but it was asked because
the ter cont fare in Joliet makes it
burdensome for the worldngman in
these days OF reduced hours and
wages
New Britain herald., 1921-12-02
FASELLI ELECTED


Eugene Faselli was elected presi-
dent of the Italian Civic association
at a meeting held last evening. The
popularity Of the new leader was at
tested to by the large majority by
which he was chosen president.
Other officers chosen were: J. Ce-
cere and S. lombard, vice-presi-
dents; Mr.. Caiendo, corresponding
secretary; Mr.. Abbinante, assistant
corresponding secretary; S. Greco, fl
nancial secretary; r. Cavello, assist
ant financial secretary; G. Casale,
treasurer; Messrs Dorio, Torelli and
A. Sidoti, trustees Messrs Papaleo,
Branca, Cafaratti, Ingallinella. Matti-
zei, A. Barone. lnsalaca, Fazzina, Zoe
CO. ScapeIatu and c. Sldoti, coun-
sellors; Mr.. Casa and l.. Fabbale,
ergeants-at-arms
The officers will be installed at the
first January meeting. Semi-monthly
meetings win be held during the year
at the old X of c. hail. The men,
bership has been boosted to 500
members, reports show,
New Britain herald., 1921-12-02
40 Tanks OF Cement
Mixture, Used AT Seam
less Rubber Co. Are
Totally Destroyed
Blazing of $4,000 Gallons of
Naphtha Lights Up En-
tire City and Is Seen Far
Out in Sound.

New Haven, Dec. 2-After an all
night fight the flames which destroy
ed 40 tanks of cement mixture used in
making rubber goods, on the sixth
floor, north wing, of the plant OF the
Seamless Rubber Co, in Hallock ave
nue., were put out this morning.
Loss is 100000.
The fire was held at the tanks by a
fire wall between the wing and the
main building and by heavy Hood
of water, also by use of the dry steam
method. The mixture was not per-
mitted to run below the sixth floor.
The fire loss was placed at about
100000 by company officials The
rubber company is subsidiary of the
United Drug Co.
All New Buildings.
The buildings were recently erected
and occupied. They are of the latest
type of fireproof construction, steel
frame, reinforced concrete and very
large expanses of windows. Ther To-
cation is on the harbor front where
it stretches into City Point. The blaz-
ing tanks stood out all night like a
fiery beacon Illuminating not only the
city but the hills to the north and
Long Island Sound to the south, as a
spectacle the fire was one of the
greatest the city ever saw.
2I,000 Gals. Of Naphtha.
The tanks each contained GOO gal
Ions of a naphtha content and 40 CT
them were ablaze after one exploded.
The first report after fire companies
were called out was that the plants
boilers in a detached building had
brown up. The heat for Is hours was
intense. There were a number of cas-
ualties all of minor charact =, two
employees and two firemen receiving
surgical treatment.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-02
ACCIDENTAL DEATH
Coroner Finds That There Was No
Negligence in Bridgeport Tragedy

Bridgeport, Dec. Coroner Pre-
Ian today returned a verdict of acci-
dental death in the case of Alvah L..
Underwood of New Haven, struck by
trolley in Norwalk November "a
and who died three days later. IN
derwood's wife who was with him,
testified that he had signalled the car
to stop and supposing that the motor
man saw him, crossed the street
New Britain herald., 1921-12-02
FATTY THREATENED

San Francisco, Dec, 2.--Milton Co.
hen of Los Angeles, one of Roscoe
c. (Fatty) Arhuckle's counsel said to-
day he had received a letter threat
ening death to you and your fat
friend" If Arbuckle should be acquit-
ted in his trial for manslaughter.
Cohen said the defense was much
worried over this threat against Ar
buckle.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-02
LLOYD GEORGE COMING
British Premier Plans to Leave For
L. S. Conference on Dec. -.

London. Dee. 2. - tBy Associated
Press) -- Premier Lloyd George. It
was learned this afternoon, is def
nitely planning to leave England for
the United States December 12, to at
tend the Washington ornaments con-
ference.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-02
MORSE, FACING ARREST IN FRANCE.
SAYS He IS WILLING TO RETURN
In Meantime, U. S. Asks
French Government to
Hold Shipbuilder as Fugi-
tive From Justice.

Havre, Dec. 2 (By Associated
Press) Charles w. Morse, the Amer
lean shipbuilder, who arrived here to-
day on board the liner Paris from
New York, declared his willingness
to go back to the United States by
the next returning steamer
Il am willing to return to America
by the first boat and l have so wired
the United States district Attorney
Mr.. Morse told the correspondent on
board the Paris early this afternoon.
He said that he was unaware his pres
ence in Washington might be desired
in connection with an Investigation of
his ship contracts until he was in
formed Of 1t on the boat,
Il am over here because Of III
health" he added, but | am willing
to return even at the expense of jeop-
drdizing my life"
New Britain herald., 1921-12-02
FOR BETTER SAFETY
Theatcr Managers Must Have Places
I'm First Glass Condition Tonight On
VIII Be Prosecuted.
The local theaters have until to-

night to make certain repairs to their
buildings which the building inspector
has ordered in his drive to minimize
fire hazards in public buildings.
In no instance are the repairs very
extensive, 1t has been explained, but
a continuance of present conditions
would not be in keeping with the
best methods of preventing the spread
of fire.
The orders were issued last Monday
at conference OF til 0ater managers
with the inspector and they were
given until tonight to comply.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-02
JUDGE MAKES DENIAL
Norwalk Official Says He Has Not
Ordered State Policeman Virelli to
Appear in Court.

Bridgeport, Dec, fudge George
H. Vosburgh has ordered Sergeant OF
State Police Frank Virelli to appear
in the city court at Norwalk next
Tuesday, to explain why he ordered
the release of State Policeman Her
bert w. Cleveland, arrested in a
Thanksgiving Day raid in Norwalk, it
was learned today.
Virelli claims that Cleveland was
used to secure evidence in the case.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-02
EFFORT IS MADE
TO WRECK TRAIN
Pile Of Ties Found ON Tracks Near
SaybrOok Junction
TRAINS ARE NOT DERAILED
Evidence of Attempted Wreclling
Found This Morning on ChallSers
Started.

New London, Dec. 2.--Obstructions
in the forms of ties placed on the
tracks of the Shore Line division OF
the New Haven railroad at Chalkers
Bridge, two miles west of Saybrook
Junction, during last night, are
thought by railroad men to have been
an attempt to wreck trains.
on October 8, train No. 80, east
bound, known as the Owl, was de-
rallied at 2:24 a. m. east of Saybrook
junction. 1t was said that the plung-
er rail of the derailing device had
been plugged leaving the semaphore
which covered the derail clear.
Placed Across Tracks.
The distractions placed last night
were at point west of the junction,
making the distance between the two
points considerable. At 2:l5 a. m,
three creosoted ties were found on
the tracks, two of them having been
laid across the east bound track
while the third tie was laid length
wise to hold the others in place.
Obstruction Felt.
When mail train No. 80 passed it is
said an obstruction was felt on the
tracks. No. 80, the Owl, with eight
sleepers and three baggage cars, pass
ed safely although a jar was report
ed. At daybreak a freight crew found
three badly cut ties on the roadbed,
a portion of one tie being missing.
The other two were split. 1t is be-
lieVed that during the night freight
train hit the ties and cut them up.
The fragments of the ties were found
by the freight crew mentioned, who
went back on the engine after having
noticed that something had been
struck.
An inquiry was proceeding TODAY
New Britain herald., 1921-12-02

South Norwalk, Dec. 2.-Judge
George II. Vosburgh stated to the AS
sociated Press today that there was
absolutely no truth in the report that
he had ordered Sergeant Frank Nir-
ELI of the state police to appear in
the city court before him.