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Evening star., 1921-10-31
SWEEPING CHANGES ASKED
TO AID VETERANS BUREAU

sss.ooc 20 '"y syppiication. ii s '' for vocational
training, Of which 256.000 were ap-
proved, but only 100000 had entered
found, adding that although we are
approaching the third anniversary Of
the armistice," only 6.VO0 have been
1T is with deep regret" the com
mittee said. that we report TINS
Only 10000 men have accepted
training without pay out of q total
Of 96.S13 eligibles; and only $4,000
with pay out of 1890 eligibles. the
report said. the committee finding that
"a vast majority Of those eligioies
| themselves without pay" About one
half Of those training are in schools.
colleges or universities. many re-
ceiving better educational opportuni-
iss tasn they vas decsred could
Many veterans. the committee
charged, delay rehabilitation 'be-
cause usually the sum of maintenance
pay and the wage considerably ex-
ceeds the wage they could earn upon
rehabilitation"
ditions which the committee found
at the Pascagoula, Miss. and the
Nauvo. ILL.,, training centers, but the
report declared repetition OF these
Every unfortunate experiences would
be prevented by requiring the COM
men are admitted for training.
Would Cut Force Down.
Pointing out that only 1900 Of the
5000 employees in the bureau in July
last were former service men, the
committee declared it was unable
to understand why the board thus dis
icriminates against former service
men" and suggested the Immediate
| employees in Washington"
The committee said the government
had failed to obtain results COM
mensurate with the large expendi-
| tures" in rehabilitation work, and ex-
pressed belief that knowledge Of the
governments failure prevented men
from seeking hospital treatment un-
til too late. and a stream Of dying
patients beyond the possibility of cure
Is In part the result"
Location Of hospitals upon improper
| sites was denounced, that at Fort
McHenry. Nd, being cited as an ex-
| ample.
The time has come. the committee
declared. to decrease the number Of
contract" hospitals, which it finds
were the cause OF Just complai init" "
In many cases. the report said. CON
tracts were sought by private agencies
inspired by the hope Of large
profits" The peak of the load" in
hospital needs will not be reached
| until 1927. the Investigators believed.
I'VE feel 1t necessary to emphasize
as strongly. as possible the absolute
necessity Of expending money appro-
| priated by Congress for the hospitali-
zation Of former service men without
reference to insistent but ill-advised
| local demands. political interference, ag-
grandizement of existing government
agencies or agitation of local groups
of any kind whatsoever" the commit
| tee declared. "Abominable conditions
have existed in various hospitals
| which could have been avoided, and
| which should be avoided in the fu.
ture." the report continues. THE need
Of new hospitals is too clear for
| argument"
The committee criticised the policy
which dealt with compensation claims
as purely medical problem. and de.
| clared many applicants have been
| unfairly and unjustly rated, others
Evening star., 1921-10-31
Sweeping recommendations designed

Sweeping recommendations designed
to increase the efficiency Of tho Vet.
erans' Bureau were made in a report
published yesterday by the special
Senate committee which Is investigat-
ing government activities for the re-
lief Of former ,Rervice men. The re-
port was the sUbond compiled by the
pleted it's task.
The investigation is being made in
pursuance of an inquiry ordered by
the Senate when 1t adopted q reso-
luton offered by Senator Walsh of
Massachusetts. who is a member of
the committee. The other members
are Senator Sutherland OF West Vir-
ginia, chairman; Senators Calder Of
: New York, Weller Of Maryland and
Pomerene of Ohio.
1.-THE bureau should broaden its in
Itcrpretation and widen tho scope Of
application Of existing laws" the re-
port said. adding that additional legis-
ficiencies shown by its hearings.
Specific Reeommendatfons.
Among SPECIFIC recommendations
! Appropriation Of SIG. 100000 for hos
pitfalls: transfer of all government
| hospitals. including soldier homes
| not needed by, the Army or Navy. to
| the bureau: creation of chaplain
| corps for service in hospitals and
training centers; provision Of ceme-
] teries at soldiers hospitals: for inter-
ment Of veteran dead: standardiza-
ton Of training, permitting the APP
plicant to select as far. as possible
! his own vocation; extension Of exist
ing insurance to $4,000 for each
po1icyholder If he wants 1t. and ex-
tension Of insurance and compensa-
ton privilege to Americans who
served in allied forces.
Cancellation of contracts with state.
municipal and private hospitals which
were not in existence April I, 1917.
and with all similar institutions
which after inspection are found un-
,, suitable was recommended as one ad-
ministrative reform. others under
! this head including: Issuance OF rules
and regulations for the maintenance
/ of order and discipline; frequent and
| thorough inspection Of hospitals and
training centers. elimination of poll
tics from appointments. establishment
Of additional vocational centers at
institutions where mental and tuber.
cular patients are under treatment.
Evening star., 1921-10-31

declared that while the men should
not be compelled to submit to Army
proper rules should be en-
forced. The problem has not been
solved, the report said, and in. some
places. like johnson City. Tenn,
"amaxing conditions existed"
A class of unworthy benefciaries.
small in number, but noisy" the
harm to their more worthy comrades"
Such men, 1t was added. pretend the
need Of hospitalization "for the sake
of the good living at the expense of
the government, and are constant
trouble makers" The committee
urged their dismissal.
Evening star., 1921-10-31

have had their compensation reduced
more compensation than they should.
The system has been wholly unsatis-
factory. unjust and unfair, the COM
mittee declared. cannot be too
strongly condemned, and should res
ceive special attention by Congress-"
A careful re-examinatiOn Of all dis
allowed claims was recommended.
The report showed about 388,425
policies Of term insurance and a57.S10
life Insurance policies In effect
August I, 1871.
In discussing the question Of main
tanning proper discipline among
traineeS and patients, the committee
New Britain herald., 1921-07-09
A JOKES A JOKE.
Youngsters Play Old Game on Local
 Merchant With Great Success.

Youngsters Play Old Game on Local
 Merchant With Great Success.
 April Fools Day is long since past but apparently every day is that day for some youngsters, according to a story of a prominent business man of this city. While driving home from Meriden last evening, on the state road, he noticed what appeared to be an auto- mobile tire lying in the center of the road. It was rapped in brand new paper and looked as if it had been dropped from an automobile It is not the policy of this paper to mention names, but Edward Willimetz was down that way last night. He alighted from his car and when he stopped to pick the supposed tire up, much to his amazement, it was suddenly snatched away from his grasping hands From among the bushes on the roadside, the laughter of youngsters pealed forth. That told the story. The merchant ap- piled the accelerator with vigor all the way home.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-09
DEMOCRATS ATTACK
 F0RDNEY TARIFF
Representative Garner Of Texas
 Opens Drive on Measure

Washington. July 9.--Democratic attack on tho Fordney tariff bill opened in the house today with Rep- resentative Garner, Texas, ran,ine democrat on the ways and means committee. asserting that not re- publican in the house can distineuish between this and the Payne-Aldrich bill"
 MT. Garner regretted the absence of Representative kitchin of North Car olina, democratic leader, who is ill. telling the house that Kitchin would have shown the nature of the pro- posed law ''in words that would burn so deeply" that the republicans would not repeat the "offense" He added. however, that there was much an- 1nunition laid away among the demo- crats and that the republicans would learn what their committee had done in framing the tariff bill before the house voted.
 Representative Longworth, repub- lican, Ohio, interrupted to ask if the Texas member had not voted for the first emergency tariff bill last winter.
 ''I did, MT. Garner replied, but I did it bllndly for I wanted to do something to help agriculture"
 Developments had convinced him, MT. Garner said, that the emergency tariff bill was not what it was repre- sented to be. It had failed, he said, to be of help to agriculture since 1t had teen operative
New Britain herald., 1921-07-09
WEATHER REPORT.
Partly Cloudy Tonight But Tomor-
 TOW Is to Be Fair. Is Prediction


 row Is to Be Fair. Is Prediction. Forecast for New Haven and vicin- ity: Partly cloudy tonight; Sunday fair.
 Connecticut: Local thunder storms this afternoon or tonight; Sunday fair; no change in temperature, mod crate variable winds mostly wester- ly.
 Conditions: The disturbance which was central over Ontario yesterday morning passed out the St. Lawrence valley last night. It caused thunder storms in the southern portion of the Lake region and New England. The greatest rainfall reported was 2.61 inches at Boston. A slight secondary disturbance has developed over New Jersey and is causing unsettled weather with dense fog on the north Atlantic coast. Pleasant weather prevails generally in the central and western district. The temperature is slightly lower in the northern section but is still above normal.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity warm sultry weather with light winds.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-09
t. E. DELEGATES IN
 FIFTH AVE. PARADE
March Down New York Boulevard Singing Hymns Today

New York, July 9.-Thousands of Christian Endeavorers from al: parts of the world swept down Fifth avenue today singing martial hymns in a great Christian citizenship parade.
 The marchers, numbering more than lo,OOO young men and women, many wearing brilliant costumes, flying ban ners and flags, and singing all the way, presented one of the most un- usual spectacles ever witnessed in this city.
 More than score of floats were in the procession, all of which depicted scenes of episodes from Pilgrim s Progress.
 Nearly dozen bands playing Onward Christian Soldiers and other martial hymns headed the various dele gallons, while Homer Rodheaver, former Billy Sunday choir leader. pranceds up and down the line with his famous slip horn and kept the marchers singing Percy Foster, musical director for the Washington inaugural committees also led in the musical features.
 The thousands that thronged the streets along the line of march to Gen. Cral Park were gwen cl1 duueu LII III in the costumes of the big states dele gations, especially those from New England and middle western states. Besides their brilliant colored marching uniforms they all carried American flags, the only flag allowed in the parade
 The marching columns were headed by Dr. Francis L. Clark, president of the World Christian Endeavor society, Wm Jennings Bryan, and other off, cials. Then followed the states in order of their winning of the national banners for largest quota attendance at the con- vention, Colorado heading the list. The parade ended with a citizenship demonstration in Central Park, where MT. Bryan delivered a memorial ad- dress on the Christian Endeavorers who served in the war and the hundreds who gave their live in the country $ service. Immigration Commissioner Frederick A. Wallis also spoke.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-09
NEW CUP CHALLENGE.
Eighth Longwood Trophy Will Be
 Prize for Tennis Players.

Boston, Julyy 9.-An eighth Long wood challenge cup will @ placed in competition for the 29th annual tournament for lawn tennis singles conducted by the Longwood Cricket club beginning July 25 The club, in announcing today entries already re- ceivod, said that Wm M. Johnston, of California, who retired the seventh challenge cup last year would ba called upon to play the winner of this years tournament. He has indi- cated his intention to do so. Accep- tances have been received also from Vim. T. Tilden, R. Norris Williams, End. w. M. Washburn, w./F. John- son and Phil Ner and J. Davies, the two latter California collegians among others. Play in the annual Longwood tournament for doubles will be held at the same time.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-09
JUb]LANT OVER TRUCE NEWS
Satisfaction Second Only to That
 of Great Wars Ending

London, July g (By Associated Press )-NCE since the memorable day when the armistice was declared ending the great war has any event so stirred the United Kingdom as the truce in Irish warfare, sealed today by the issuance of orders to make it effective.
 Simultaneously came the announce ment the Eamonn De. Valera, the re- publican leader, and MT. Lloyd George, the British premier, would meet probably next week, to confer with a view to settling the centuries old difficulty. ..
 The Ulsterite press to be sure, has received the new development coldly but throughout southern and western Ireland, and in all England there is rejoicing which unnfistakably is heartfelt. Already the truce is beginning to operate in various of the larger cen- ters in Ireland, although officially it will not become effective until Mon day. For the first time in many weary months of bloodshed the sol diers of the crown were today. frat ernizing with Sim Feiners in the streets of Dublin and one might walk about freely without an over-present fear of being shot by unseen forces. | From isolated districts some reports l came of continuing violence but nOth- | ing oi an outstanding character. In- deed, work of the truce could hardly
 have been distributed to all points in l Ireland so soon.
 | In both Ireland and England a feel
 ing of the greatest optimism was ex-
 pressed, and predictions were freely
 made in responsible quarters that the Irish trouble would be brought to an | end.
 The exact date of the meeting be- tween Premier Lloyd George and MT.
 De Valera has not yet been settled but no time will be lost in arranging for
 the conversations. Safe conducts are
 being prepared for the republican | leader and such of his associates as
 he desires to bring to London.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-09
MANY SLEEP OUTDOORS.
Parks, Beaches and Piers In New
 York Used by Sufferers.

New York, July 9.-Thousands of New IoIkers rose at dawn today aft CT night spent beneath the stars, in Central Park, and other parks, the sand, ot Rockaway ana Brighton as well as Coney Island and the city, s recreation piers had been their bed re pms.
 The stIfing heat drove these peo- pie from their tenement homes to the cooler spots in the open.
 Yesterday was New York's most un- comfortable day of heat thus far ex- perienced this season. Street ther- momenters registered from 95 to 100 in, the shade and high humidity in tensified the discomfort. The official temperature, 300 feet above Broad way, was 90 degrees. Numerous pros- trations were reported and more than Q dozen deaths were attributed indi- rectly to the heat
New Britain herald., 1921-07-09
AUTOPSY BRINGS SUIT
Man Who. Figured in Stanley Street Crash Would Have Laundry Pay for Repairing Car.

V Boleslaus Yenesevicz, through Law yers William M. Greenstein and Josiah Greenstein, has brought suit against the New Britain Wet Wash company for $500. Property of the defendants has been attached by Con- stable Fred Wrinkle. Yenesevicz claims damages to his car resulting from collision which occurred las. week on Stanley street, when the Wet Wash laundry truck, driven by Fred Doty, is alleged to have turned Aento side street without giving a sig nal. The plaintiff was summoned into court on reckless driving charge out was discharged
New Britain herald., 1921-07-09
TEACHER TO FIGHT
 FOR HER POSITION
(Continued from First Pase.)

done so under a tentative promise of increase in salary, she says. In view of the apparent anviety on the part of the school board to retain her services she was at loss to know what had prompted their action of yesterday.
 Explains Her Action
 In explanation of her action in sign ing her maiden name to the contract, Mrs. Joley stated this morning that she had no idea of defrauding the board. but had anticipated that such action would avoid technicalities which might hold up the contract
 Several weeks ago the teacher re- ceived a message from the school board in the form of an agreement Her signature to the agreement would be taken as an indication that she would be willing to re-enter the em- ploy of the city if she was hired. At that time, she explains, she had not been married so she signed by the name of Miss Margaret Mclaughlin. Subsequently she and Charles Joley were wed in New Haven.
 No Intent of Fraud
 A short time ago she received her contract for signature. Since the paper was addressed to her by her maiden name and her tentative agreement with the school board, now on record in the office of Superintendent S. H. Holmes. was also in ha1 maiden name, she felt that it was the name she should use. Accordingly, she signed the contract Miss Margaret Mo- Laughlin." She explains that she could not see how Mrs. Margaret Joley' could sign the contract par tially made out in her name of Miss Margaret Mclaughlin and on that account made use of the latter name. There was no intent of fraud and therefore there could be no crime. it has been explained to her, she says.
 Hire Married Women
 In reply to a question of ommittee- man A. S. Andrulewicz, Chairman Gaffney admitted yesterday that the hiring of married women as teachers was not contrary to the policy of the board, the only objection to the hiring of Mrs. Joley being the alleged fraud.
 Mrs. Joley is a teacher of type writing and is considered a thorough master of that subject. She has re- ceived numerous awards in speed and accuracy contests. The teacher is one of the few members of the High school staff who are local residents.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-09
ClTY ITEMS.
Victrolas and pianc5, Henry Morans.

Victrolas and pianc5, Henry Morans. --advt.
 The Herald is mailed to the shore for 18c week. Order it before you leave for your vacation.-advt.
 Miss Alice Bronage, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Richard Bronage of Water bury, who has been a patient at the hospital With scarlet fever left for her home today.
 Simon Kowalausky was arrested for the Ansonia police last night by Ser geant George c. Ellinger and Officer Hharles McGrath on a charge of non- support.
 The regular meeting of the Y. M. T. A. & B. society will be held tomorrow morning at 1O:3O o'clock.
 About 40 employees of the Spring & Buckley Electric company will hold their annual outing in Hartland Hollow tomorrow. An interesting program has been arranged by the committee in charge.
 The Swedish Lutheran church Sun day school, the New Britain Machine company and the Sunday school of the Stanley Memorial church each held their annual outings today.
 Patrick McDermott, American repre- sentative of an automobile concern in Calcutta, India, is spending vacation here.
 Eugene F. Barnes and George Hoff- ro an will attend the reunion of the First Connecticut Volunteers, of the Spanish American war, at the Win opq clubhouse at Windsor tomorrow.
 An automobile driven by Morris Racher of 88 Hartford avenue, col lided with motorcycle ridden by Louis Sancini of 39 Holmes avenue shortly before noon today at the corner of West Main and Vine streets. Sancini was treated at the hospital for minor injuries.
 John Carbo was notified by Pa trolman Hanford Dart to be in po- lice court Monda~ morning, for parking his automobile in the re- stricted district on Main street.
 A son was born today at the New Britain General hospital to MT. and Mrs. Edward Lingstrom of Plainville.
 Chief Heitman of the Waterbury fire department, was a visitor in this city today. He called at the central station on Commercial street
 William Walsh has re-entered em- ploy of the Moh1can Market company where he was employed for many years.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-09
JOHNSON LIBERATED.
His White Wife Goes to Eeavenworth to Greet Him When He Gets Out,

His White Wife Goes to Eeavenworth to Greet Him When He Gets Out.
 Leavenworth, Kas., July Slack Johnson former heavyweight cham pion pugilist, was to walk from the federal penitentfary here today after serving ten months for violating the white slave act. His sentence read one year but he was given good time for not being a troublesome prisoner. A fine of one thousand dollars which had to be paid before he could be released today, was paid yesterday.
 Lucille Cameron Johnson, wife of the former champion, arrived yes terday from Chicago to be with him upon his release.
 Johnson has. received many teIe- grams. some containing fight offers in the past few days.
 Johnson is scheduled to speak at church benefit tonight. He plans to leave here Sunday morning.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-09
U. s. WARSHIPS AT
 TAMPICO LEAVE
Does Not Necessitate Main tenance of Naval Guard There,
 Washington Says.

Washington, July 9.-The situation in the Mexican port of Tampico Is not at this time such as necessitates the maintenance there of an Ameri- can naval guard to protect Ameri- can interests
 This was the explanation given in official circles today of orders re- turning the cruiser Cleveland and the gunboat Sacramento, now at that port to their home stations.
 Mexico City, July Ss.-A statement issued tonight by the Mexican war department regarding the situation at Tampico was reassuring although it was stated troops were being rushed to that district as precautionary measure. It was said that sarriso,s at various points in the states of San Luis Potosi, -Coahuila and Nuevo Leon had been ordered to hold them selves in readiness to give any need ed assistance to the 15,000 soldiers at present in the petroleum region of the state of Tamaulipas.
 The text of an official order to the army asking all soldiers to give ten per cent of their pay for the relief of the unemployed was made public at the war office. It was understood however that President Obregon did not desire this order to be carried out believing there were sufficient funds in the national treasury to pro- vide all the aid necessary for work men, many of whom were said to be suffering from hunger
 Dispatches telling of the with drawal of American warships from Tampico were received late last night after the government offices had closed. Officials who were reached declared they would not be quoted on the situation
New Britain herald., 1921-07-09
Will Represent City At
 P. IT. C. Hearing Monday

Mayor O. F. Curtis and Acting Corp oration Counsel M. H. Camp will rep resent the city Monday at hearing before the Public Utilities commits sion at Hartford, when the matter of allowing the Connecticut Light & Power company the right to lay cable lines in this city will come up. The common council has authorized the mayor to represent the city as in favor of granting the company the right to go ahead. A cable carrying 13,200 volts is planned.