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The New York herald., 1922-11-12

in the endeavor to hold the traffic were
justified in reducing transcontinental
rates. but declared they could not re-
duce rates further than a point which
would give them reasonable compen-
sation" for the service performed.
Commissioners Meyer. Esch and
Lewis, though concurring in the COM
missions decision as it affected the
transcontinental lines. entered a sepa-
rate opinion suggesting that railroads
might be given authority TO reduce the
transcontinental rates from Chicago
producing territory TO the Pacific coast
in order to meet competition If a new
application was made.
Commissioner Hall also concurred in
the general opinion. but declared iron
and steel commodities might deserve
reductions. Commissioners Atchison and
Potter dissented in part and declared
some OF the reductions should have been
granted.
In a somewhat similar case. also de-
cided to-day. transcontinental lines Were
refused permission to make lower rates
on raw wool from Pacific coast ports
to the East than they make on wool
from Rocky Mountain and intermoun-
tain territory.
The New York herald., 1922-11-12
GOVERNOR ABSENT,
PARDON MILLSTARTS
Mississippi Executive Abrupt
ly Quits Football Game i'm
Tennessee.
GETS BACK INTO STATE
Lieutenant-Governor, in Alb
sence of His Chief, Orders
Two Men Set Free.

MEMPHIS. Nov. 11.-Gov. Lee NJ. Rus
sell Of Mississippi abruptly ended his
visit to Memphis to attend the Tennes-
Mississippi A. and NJ. football game
to-day and returned to Mississippi soil
when 1t was reported that a movement
was under way to grant pardons in his
absence 20 two men now serving prison
terms In Mississippi. The Governor
spent the afternoon in the village of
Horn Lake, just within the Mississippi
boundary.
Gov. Russell left the speakers stand
during the ceremonies incident to an
Armistice Day program, after receipt OF
telegram which. he announced. indi-
Gated that Lieut.-Gov. III. II. Casteel, act
ing in his absence from the State, had
ordered pardons granted to the two men.
Gov. Russell was driven to the State
border Mt Horn Lake where he estab-
lished temporary headquarters, am
nounced his presence within The State
and directed that no action be taken on
any orders that might have BEEN issued.
JACK SON, Miss, Nov. 11.-Secretary
J. j. Conan of the State Prison Board,
tonight refused to honor two pardons
issued to-day to negro life termers by
Lieut.. Gov. II. Fl. Casteel acting Gov
ernor of Mississippi In the absence Of
Gov. Lee NJ. Russell, who was in Mem
phis attending football game.
The Governors secretary, Macy Din
kins, declared tonight that Lieut.. Gov,
Casteel called this morning and asked
him for pardon blanks. which he refused
to give to him. The acting Governor
is then said to have prepared some forms
and presented them to Secretary of
State J. w. Powers for his signature
Power refused the request until told
by Attorney General Frank Robertson it
was his duty to attest them provided the
Governor was out of the State. Power
then signed and stamped them with the
seal of the State.
According to official circles at the
Capital. the legality Of the acting execu-
tive will be determined in the courts.
The New York herald., 1922-11-12
COST OF LIVING DROPS
New Standards Set by Industrial
Board study.

AS the result of field study made
In selected city, Lawrence. Mass. of
the cost of living, the National Indus
trial Conference Board announces that IL
varied from s17.75 TO s24.4S week ac-
cording to the size of a family.
The minimum food budget amounted
70 $3.50 for a family with one child.
Sl.4O where there were two children and
$S.95 where there were three children
or $304.20 to s465.4o a year. Rent
came to $3.50 Clothing was figured AT
s16736 to s22792. Between November
1919. and June. 1922. the minimum cost
of living decreased 9,7 per cent. in Law
renee.
The New York herald., 1922-11-12
STEAMSHIP MUNDALE
AFIRE OFF HATTERAS
Schooner Lillian E. Kerr Also
in Distress.

N'S6' e. Nov. IL. ~ Assistance was
sent late to-day 90 a steamship afire
seventy-five miles eff Cape Hatteras.
Wireless messages indicated the vesse'
was the Munsomo. but that vessel was
in port at Baltimore. steamship Off
cials believed the craft was the Mundale.
Of 2,O71 tons register, which plies be-
tween New York and Cuba.
The Coast Guard cutter Manning, on
the way to the schooner Lillian 10. Kerr
reported in distress seventy-tive miles
off Cape Henry. was instructed by wire
less to proceed to the aid Of the steamer
Other craft were sent to the schooner.
The New York herald., 1922-11-12
ANTI-BONUS PLEA MADE
TO REPRESENTATIVES
E. L. Allen National Director
of Ex-ScrUice Mems League.

A resolution urging the newly elected
melabers of Congress to "strenuously
oppose any legislation which may at any
time be proposed for the purpose Of
providing gratuities. bonuses. adjusted
compensation or service pensions t.
able bodied veterans Of the world war"
was passed at a meeting of che Ex-
Service Mems Anti-Bonus League held
last night at Hotel Astor.
The following officers were elected az
the meeting: Edward l.. Allen. national
director; Weber De were. treasurer, and
c. w. Conroy. secretary.
The New York herald., 1922-11-12
HECKLERS AT WORK
IN BRITISH CAMPAIGN
Organized Roughnecks Try to
Stop All But Labor
Meetings.
CHURCHILL SPEAKS AGAIN
Says His Call to DominiOns
Kept the Turk From In
vading Europe.

Special Cable to THE NEW York HERALD.
Copyright, 1929, by THE NEW YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
I0ndon. N0y. IL.
The New York herald., 1922-11-12
Birkenhead Speaks.

BIRMINeHAM. England. Nov. IL CAS-
ISOLATED Press). - Lord Birkenhead,
Lord Chancellor In the recent Cabinet.
speaking at a Unionist rally here to-day,
declared Mr.. Lloyd George was not an
extinct Volcano" as some people sup
pose. He added that Austen Chamber
lain could have been Prime Minister IL
his conscience had allowed him to take
that post but that he had taken the view
that the interests Of the country and
the empire were best served by the
close association of all the forces that
stood against extreme counsels.
MANCHESTER. England. Nov. IL CAS-
tociated Press) The present moment.
when the country had to stand solid In
complete agreement with its allies was
no time for recriminations, declared the
Earl of Derby. Secretary for War, cam
paigning for the Conservatives. speaking
here this afternoon. He was glad to say
that the Government was acting In ac-
cord with the French. and wanted that
accord to continue not only In the pres
cnt crisis but also regarding repara-
tions. Any failure by either nation
would mean disaster.
Lord Derby denied that Prime Min
ister Bonar Law was trying to intro
duce protection in the country.
You know I would not remain in
the Government " n protectionist policy
were introduced" he declared.
II am sure the time will comeS-and Is
not far distant. when Austen Chamber
lain will again find n place in the Gov
crnment OF this country" he said.
NORTHAMPTON, England, Nov. IL CAS-
nociated Press) Former Premier Her
bert Asquith. addressing a meeting OF
Liberals here to-day. denied that his
wing OF the Liberal party was flirting
with the Conservatives with view TO
cooperating with the adherents OF Bonar
Law I'm the next Commons II the Pre-
mier needed outside support.
This report originated mainly in the
fact that the Conservative party man
ager. Sir George Younger. recently
lunched at Mr.. Asquith's home. The
former Premier said the desire OF the
Liberals was to send Liberals TO Parlia-
ment, and not TO cooperate with the
Tories, but to oppose them.
The New York herald., 1922-11-12

DIS dloceJ Bishop Hoban asked for
al auxn/E bishop, suggesting for the
post ,h/Rev Andrew J. Brennan. his
presel/ /chanccllOr.
Thf0pe congratulated Bishop Hoban
on Il work In Scranton. and indicated
theg would be no difficulty regarding
tbbppointment of Father Brennan.
The New York herald., 1922-11-12
POPE RECEIVES BISHOP EoBAN.
Latter SUggests Rev. Andrew j..
Brennan as Auxiliary.

ROME, Nov. 11.-Pope Plus to-day re-
ceived Bishop Michael J. Hoban Of
Scranton, who presented the report Of
New Britain herald., 1922-02-13
SUN SPOTS BEING
 WATCHED BY MANY
Scientists Expect That As Result There Will Be Unusual Display
 In Skies.

Washington, Feb, l3.-New groups Of sun spots, reported 10 have been discovered Saturday at Miami by Dr, David Todd. former director of the Amherst observatory, have been un- der observation for several days. al the naval observatory here, Astrono- mers at the big government institn- ton, declared today they had found four groups of the new spots, two on Wednesday and the others Friday.
 The astronomers were unwilling 10 predict Auroral displays or telegraph ic disturbances as the result Of the solar outbreaks but if any such do oc- cur they said, they may be looked for tonight. The two spots found We'd nesday were too far west of the solar meridian 10 cause terrestrial trouble; but the large and small groups seen Friday will reach meridian today. IL is when sun spots approach the solar meridian. it was said that their in fuence is felt on the earth.
 Upon the last occasion in NoNem- Der when the sun spots caused cleo trical disturbances on the earth, bril- liant Auroral displays were seen for several days and telegraphic and tele- phone services were badly crippled in several portions of the world.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-13
PARENTS APPREHENSIYE
Feel That Conditions at Smith School Could Be Materially Improved to Safeguard Children.

Certain members of the Parents and Teachers association of the Smith school are voicing their pro- tests against the condition in which they claim the building is at the present time This comes as a result of the accident which happened there about a week ago when Alfred Dixon, pupil of the school, was injured by piece of falling stone.
 Superintendent of Schools Stanley S. Holmes, when asked concerning the condition of the building said that repairs were being made to the faulty part and that it will soon be in first class condition.
 In 1918, an inspection was made of the school by the building inspec- tor and the city engineer. They found that the building was settling and would need reinforcing in a short time. Repairs to the building were made later.
 Parents in that district who have children in attendance at the school every day are fearful that there might be more mishaps there, and are pre- pairing to demand that thorough in- spection be made of the building so that any defects in it might be rem edied, according to one self-appointed spokesman.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-13
NEWS FROM ST. JoSEpH'S
Former Local Boy Says Requiem Mass for His Father Who Is Year Dead-Othcr Announcements.

The Rev. Edward Hayes of the Im- maculate Conception church of Wa terbury said an anniversary requiem mass for the repose of the soul of his father, the late John Hayes, in St. Joseph's church this morning at o'clock.
 Gaetano Zano and Miss Addelna vessilo were married this morning at 9 o'clock by the Rev. Patrick Daly. pastor.
 There was large attendance at the meeting of the Holy Name society last evening. The Rev J. Leo Sulli- van gave lecture on Holiness, the Second Mark of the True Church. Refreshments were served.
 A whist will be held Friday evening under the auspices of the Holy Name society. The proceeds will be used to provide a gift for Father Sullivan upon his return from the South.
 The Boy Scouts will meet Friday evening.
 The Ladies' Aid society will meet this evening at 8 o'clock and plans for a social and dance will be d1s- cussed. All members are requested to be present.
 Members of the St. Rocco society attended the 10:30 o'clock mass In body yesterday. The mass was SOL emn high mass of requiem for the late Pope Benedict XIV given by the members of the Italian society.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-13
BONUS REFERENDUM
 IS NOT SETTLED
(. of (. Directors Unable to Vote On
 Matter Today-Niil Tcie- graph in Reply.

No action was takhn on the soldier bonus referendum by the directors of the Chamber of Commerce at Its day meeting today at the New Britain club.
 This matter was 10 have been the main topic of discussion but due to the fact that the necessary quorum was not present, those in attendance had no authority to act, IL will how ever, be taken up at the meeting next Monday noon, and the results will be telegraphed to the national chamber, The reply must be handed in by Feb ruary el.
 4 committee, composed of G. K, Spring of the Spring X Buckley Elec- tric company, Paul k. Rogers of inc skinner Chuck company and Roland w. Sellcw, secretary Of the local branch of the American society of Mechanical Engineers was appointed to determine on what was fair cleo tric rate being charged in this city and 10 cooperate with the common council on the matter.
 J. c. .oomis discussed the advis- ability of commencing q drive for 1000 new members to join the cham Der and this will be taken up at q later date. The coming Form meet ing at the Elks' club was reported as progressing favorably and large at tendance of citizens is looked forward
New Britain herald., 1922-02-13
WANTED BY THE POLICE
Alleged Bad Check Passer in New
 Haven Has Record.

New Haven, Feb. 13.-When the case of Warren E. Wright, alias War ren E. Cawley. alleged worthless check passer, was called in city court today the prosecutor asked for con- tinuance until Wednesday he under standing that the police elsewhere would be here to claim the defendant. Wright was arrested Saturday on the technical charge of idleness and held In 31o,000 bail on the representation of detectives representing banking h. terests that Wright was a much want ed man. message from the Spring fled, Mass, police stated that they would claim Wright during the day and Wright has agreed to waive ex- tradition papers.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-13
SIX SCIENTIFIC
 EXPEDITIONS READY
Field Museum of Natural History Prepares to Send Explorers
 Seeking Data.

New York, Feb. 13.-Six scientific expeditions will be sent out of New York this spring and summer by the Field museum of natural history, it was announced today. Four will be sent to South America, fifth to the Isthmus of Panama and Colombia and the sixth to the Malay peninsula.
 Dr. Oliver c. Harrington, curator of the geology department will head the first expedition, which will pro- ceed to the gem producing districts of Brazil. Search will be made for a full series of minerals associated with the diamond.
 Two later expeditions under Dr. Farrington's leadership will visit the gold and iron districts of Brazil and the silver and copper producing re- gtons of Peru and Bolivia.
 Patagonia, Argentina and Brazil will be the objectives of another ex- petition in search of prehistoric ver- tebrate life. Specimen remains of the great ground sloth and the pampus horse are to be particularly sought Dr. Riggs of the historical geology department will be in charge.
 Geological and botanical expeditions will work together in the interior of the Sierras of central Peru, and at the sources of the Amazon. Dr. Wilfred Osgood, zoology curator, and J. Fran cis MacBride, assistant botantist of the muse um, will head these expedi- tions.
 Dr. J. A. Mason will head the arch geological expedition into Columbia in an attempt to solve slime of the inter- relations of the ancient civilizations of the Americas.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-13
BIRTHDAY PARTY HELD
Event is Staged At Hotel Central Tn
 Honor of William, Murphy.

A birthday surprise party was given in honor of William Murphy Saturday evening at the Hotel Central, Piano selections were rendered by Edward Shea of Bristol and vocal selections by James FlynB of Waterbury ana Henry Nelson of Hartford, chicken supper was served at late hour, The decorations were pink and white carnations.
 Those present were; Mrs, Mccarthy Mr. and Mrs William Bodry and Rob- ert Bodry, MT. and Mrs. c. Volg and Kenneth and Gladys Votg, MT, and Mrs. Boucher, E. Johnson, E.. Swanson, Miss Mildred Sattick, Carl Rodenwald, Arthur Darwent and Will liam Murphy of this city; and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gouiet, Mrs, Anna Cote and James Flynn Of Waterbury MT. and Mrs. Edward Shea and Ed ward Shea of Bristol. Miss Myrtle Rodenwald and Mr. qnd Mrs, Henry Nelson of Hartford, Mf, and Mrs Liken of Springfield and James l"ln- den of California.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-13
City Items

There will be meeting of rhoeniN | Temple Of Honor this evening,
 MT, and Mrs. C, l. Lindauist of E Wakefield Court are receiving con gratnlatlons on the birth of an sis pourNi son born Saturday afternoon,
 There will he'a meeting of the Exc cutive Committee of the Eddy.GloyeI Post, American Legion at the C. A, R rooms Tuesday evening at 7i3o o'clock.
 A "t'lowcrgram" for large bouquet of American beauty roses, was sent 10 New York from this city Saturday morning. The roses were placed in the stateroom Of the boat Davis sailed for Bermuda. There were marked as a gift from the John l., Davis bible class to the ministers wife.
 E. ]. Porter spent Sunday in Bridgeport
 Dance fongnl at Grahams chil- dren's class Fri. at D. m.-- adW. A number of bowling contests will be held at the r. M. c. A., this week.
 
 checker tournament, the brotherhood of the German Baptist church will play. Thursday evening the army and navy teams of the John l.. Davis Bible class will continue their contest for 1 the class championship. Friday eve ming the postal clerks will place two teams on the alleys to battle for the honors of the office.
 Tomorrow evening at s o'clock will begin his series of lectures on current events to the Business and Profession Women's club. The lec- lures will be given in the Chamber of Commerce rooms.
 Walter l.. Williams, Junior Achievement leader at the South Con- gregational church, under the direc- tion of Frederic l.. Fay, has offered prize to the members of Troop ?, Junior Achievement club. The prize, to consist of one useful wood working tool, will be given to the boy who makes the best automatic toy within a specified time. Officers of the local council and other prominent citizens will be asked to act as judges. Paul Kleist of 36 Black Rock ave- nue, reported to the police today that his bicycle was stolen yesterday after noon.
 William Lieblock of 11o Preston street, reported to the local police to- day, that his overcoat had been stol- en at Foot Guard hall, at Hartford on Saturday night.
 The estate of Mrs. Rosa Napolitano has been inventoried at s3,55O, con- sisting of an interest in a dwelling at 5S Dwight street. and bank deposit of $500.
 John E. Curtin has been appointed by the probate court guardian of Bar bara and Ruth Curtin, minors.
 A daughter was born today at the New Britain General hospital to Mir. and Mrs. Charles GugeI of 1S2 Hart ford avenue. A daughter was born at the institution today to Mir. and Mrs. William Messner of 401 Chest nut street
 Relatives and friends of Emil O. Johnson of 300 East street, rendered him surprise party last Friday, the event being in honor of his 51st birthday.
 Alexandra lodge, Daughters of St. George, will meet at the home of Mrs. Lambert Lord of $50 Church street, Wednesday afternoon. The regular business meeting will be held in the evening at Turner hall.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-13
MUSCLE SHOALS|S
 UP FOR DISCUSSION
Major Burns of U. s. Army Tes.
 tiieS as to Situation

Washington, Feb. 13.-Major c. H. Burns, chief Of the ammunition div ision. army ordnance bureau, was called today to describe to the house military committee the physical lay out Of the Muscle Shoals project He stated it to be his opinion that the government was obligated to sell the Warrior plant 10 the Alabama Power Co.,, or to remove the plant from the land on which 1t is constructed"
 Representative Mckenzie, repubi- can, Iil;Nois. declaring that the War rior plant was one of those compris- ed In the Henry Ford offer, asked if this situation did -ot make the pro- posal 'impracticable for congress to undertake" The witness replied that the Warrior plant might not be an essential part of the Ford plan
 We cannot give clear title to that plant" he said, but we can to the nitrate plants"
 Other members of the committee called attention to the language of Mr. Ford's offer. which they interpret cd as necessitatlng it's acceptance in whole, or not at all.
 Speaking of fertilizer manufacture at Muscle Shoals, the witness said it was his honest belief that MT. Ford could not reduce the price very ma terially." Chemical research in the future, he added might reduce the present cost of production.
 Representative Miller of Washing ton. analysed war department estim- ates of power production at the plants to show that they developed enough power to operate nitrate plant num- Der two without using the Wilson dam and Major Burns agreed that power from the dam was not needed for the nitrate plant.
 Mir. Miller reiterated his statement that the only return to the govern ment for the $1o6,ooo,000 expended on the Muscle Shoals project would be under MT. Ford's offer. the $5,o00,o 900 he would give for the outright pur- chase of the two nitrate plants the Waco quarry and the Warrior power plant.
 T understand" he added, I've can get more than $3,O00,000 for the War; rior plant alone-that is three -ffths of what MT. Ford offers for all."
 That's right" agreed Major Burns.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-13
MONEY ORDER DEPT.
 NEARLY COMPLETED
New Section at the Post Office Will Be Ready for Occupancy
 This Week.

The new money order section which has been under construction at the local post office for the past few weeks will be ready for occupancy this week. according to the statement of Postmaster William F. Delaney. The painters are finishing up the work on the section and preparations are under way to move the depart ment from it's present quarters in the east end of the building to the new section in the west end,
 At present. besides the money or der department. the present place is occupied by the registry department, the assistant postmaster. the c. o. D. department, and other business de- partments and if there is eyer a rush in the future on the money order de- partment as there has been frequent ly in the past, it would cause a great deal of inconvenience to all concerned.
 A new sub-station has been set up in McNamees drug store at the cor ner of Stanley and Whiting streets and the first report was turned in from there today. It shows that there was great need for suh-statlon Tn that locality. There are at present eight sub-stations in operation in the city. There were formerly nine, but since the Russell drug store on West Main street changed hands, that one has been discontinued because the new owners did not care to handle the business Mir, Delaney has the matter under consideration, and as soon as a suitable place can be touno, a sub station will be set up in the vest end of the city.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-13
1. SIM0NS, LEADER 0F
 LOW TAX PARTY, DIES
tContinued From First Page).

J. NJ. Holleran in the city election about two years ago. Mir. Simons or ganized a campaign in the interest of Henry F. Gardiner, candidate for mayor on the Farmer-Labor ticket.
 Following the memorable city meet ing of last spring, which cause much commend, Mir. Simons secured the services of Judge Josepr Futile to carry an appeal to the superior court. The validity of the city meeting was later upheld through an act of the Connecticut assembly.
 During his efforts to secure lower taxes, Mir. Simons was a tireless worker. From morning till night, his every effort was bent in the interests of the low tax movement.
 Mir. Simons is survived by his wife. three daughters, Misses Estelle, Rut h and Winifred Simons, and son Mon. roe Simons. He also leaves two brothers Rudolph and William Sim ons of New York. The body will be shipped by M. J. Kenney and com pany undertakers, ito New York Wednesday. The funeral will be held in that city Thursday,