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New Britain herald., 1922-02-02
MAKE PREPARATIONS
 IN CASE OF STRIKE
Attorney General Daughcrty Says He Will Be Ready If Miners Quit
 on April L.

Washington, Feb 2.-Plahs of the government to cope with the situa- ton which might arise in the event of a strike of coal miners when the present agreement expires at the end of next month are being worked out by the department of justice it was Indicated today by Attorney Gen Daugherty.
 He said he was closely watching conditions in the coal industry as they developed as well as the pro- posed junction of the railroad work : CTS with the United Mine Workers to resist wage decreases but stated that he was not vet ready to make known the governments policy.
 The statement was made by Mir. Daugherty that what was being con sidered should there be a coal strike would not be antagonistic to anyone but beneficial to everybody
 Mir. Daugherty declared he had no desire to obstruct any legitimate pol icies of the unions but he would not let the unions break up the open shop against the wishes of the work CTS.
 "The peoples of the country" he said, "are getting tired of quarrels and strikes and being forcibly fed on both. They want fuel to keep them warm and food when they are and they can't have either without work
New Britain herald., 1922-02-02
GOOD REPORTS GIVEN
 ON MASONIC CHARITY
Annual Meeting Held in Hartford--Officers Are
 Reelected

Hartford Feb. At the annual meeting of the Masonic charity foun- dation of Connecticut at Masonic temple last night, President Fred A Verplanck reported for the year, Giv- ing an outline of the work accom- plished (The officers elected are printed in another columnD
 John R. Rowland, the retiring su- perintendent, made verbal report anticipating his written report to be included in the printed proceedings. He was much affected as he referred to his relnquishment of his work at the home. Andrew J. Hallock, the new super intendent, spoke briefly.
 Treasurer Joseph Buths, of Hart ford, reported the balance January 1, 1929. as s32,S22.12. receipts of $75.- 653.76. total sloS475.69. The dis bursements were s95,549.S5, leaving a balance of s12,926.o4. The assets of the Masonic charity foundation total $4S6.210.l7.
 Secretary George A. kies, of Hart ford, reported his receipts from var ious sources during the year to total $9,553OT. Of this amount $3,197.91 was from the Eastern Star for hos pital uses. M
 The delegates to the grand lodge re- elected Past Grand Master Thomas Mckenzie, of Pawtucket, a member of the board of managers for three years.
 The life members reelected $. Ernest Downs of Danbury for three years, and to fll the vacancy for one year caused by the resignation of An drew J. Hallock, elected Norman c. Stevens of Hartford.
 To represent the order of the East ern Star, H. Wales Lines of Meriden, George R. Sturges of Woodbury and Leonard J. Nickerson of West Corn wall were each elected for one year.
 After the meeting the board of manager reelected the following of fiCerS:
 President, Fred A. Nerplanck, South Manchester; vice president. the Rev. Arthur F. Lewis, North Haven; treas urer, Joseph Buths, Hartford; secre- tary, George A. Kies, Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-02
NINE MEN ARE KILLED
20 Others Entombe,I in Room Mile and Half From Mouth of Gates Coal Ninc

Gates, Pa, Feb. 2.-The bodies of nine miners, killed in an explosion in the Gates mine of the H. C. Prick Coke Co. here today, had been brought to the surface at noon from the entry, one and one-half miles from the foot of the shaft where the acciden, occurred. Twenty men, it wa, stated were still in the mine and ex- perienced miners working feverishly to reach them expressed the opinion that all were dead
 The mine is one of the largest in this vicinity and normally employees about 1,oOO men. The shaft is 6S0 feet deep and the explosion occurred m section so far back in the work ings that it's force was spent before it could reach the bottom of the shaft and damage the hoisting machinery.
 Al the day shift workers were or- ganized into rescue crews.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-02
DIDN'T ASK RESIGNATION
Such Is statement of Chairman King of Police Board Concerning Quit ting of Patroiman Howley.

Chairman r. r. King of the board Of police commissioners this after noon branded as false the reports that the resignation of Patrolman Patrick lIowley, which became ef- fecti\e yesterday, had been asked for by the board.
 The chairman. in reply to ques- ton, stated that Policeman HoWley was not one of those whose cases were discussed several months ago in connection with the police scandal. Reports have been going the rounds for months concerning an incident which the police board was known to have been investigating and it was rumored that the policemen in ques- ton was linked up herewith.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-02
FRANCE SURPRISES WORLD
 BY DECLARING INTENT TO
 ATTEND PARLEYAT GENOA
MUSCLE SHOALS PLAN
 UP BEFORE CONGRESS
Sec. Weeks Explains Con. tract Details But Re-
 frains From Advice

Washington, Feb. 2.-Henry l'ord's proposal for the government projects at Muscle Shoals, Ala, was submitted today to congress by Secretary Weeks Tor Such action as congress may deem appropriate"
 The only suggestion contained in the letter of transmission related to specific clauses in the contract and the desirability of amendments which would in the event the proposal be accepted by congress, further safe guard the governments interests.
 Otherwise the secretary of war carefully avoided reference to con gressonal action involving the ulti- mate acceptance or rejection of the offer as submitted
 Tn the event Nr. Ford's proposal IS accepted Secretary Weeks declar- ed the government must make new appropriations amounting to 40.O0o,- 900 to $50, 0000 000 of which Mr. Ford will have the benefit for approximate ly 100 years at 4 per cent"
 In the event the offer be rejected the secretary gave it as his "opinion that dam number two (Wilson dam) should be completed by the gov ernment and that the power re- quirements for commercial purposes
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New Britain herald., 1922-02-02
MAYOR WILL NOT
 SIGN RESOLUTION
Proposed Incrtases in Salaries Will Be Eliminated If Such Action Can
 Be Brought About.

Increases in the salaries of the fire department chief, health superinten- dent, registrars of voters and clerk of court will not be approved by Mayor Orson F. Curtis, and the resolution oi the salary committee to that effect will be returned to the common coun. cil unsigned.
 This direct statement of the mayor reiterates an intimation to that effect made at last nights meeting of the common council after the increases had been voted
 Mayor Curtis has expressed himself as of the opinion that city employees should be content with having their salaries remain without cuts instead of seeking increases at this time.
 The mayor will approve the resolu- ton asking for a modification of the Nolstead act.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-02
General Supposition Was That Republic Would First Demand Adequate Preparations Guarantee Before Agreeing
Assurance of Attending Is Given in Roundabout Statement Which Leaves No Doubt as to Attitude.

Paris, Feb. ? (By Associated Press) )-F'rance will be officially rep resented at the international confer ence and financial conference III Genoa early next month. ,
 The assurance of Frances atten- dance was given in communique from the foreign office which does not say in so many words that France will be represented but let it be under- stood that she is already committed as q member of the supreme council. The statement is in the form of a denial that Premier Poincare had tele- graphed yesterday to Premier Bonomi Of Italy accepting his invitation to reads:
 Contrary to the announcement published in certain newspapers it is ineXact that the French government made known yesterday by a telegram addressed to Rome that she accepted the invitation to participate in the conference at Genoa
 France Included.
 AS the premier explained in the
 
 in Convoking the conference merely executed the decision taken at Cannes by the allied powers, including France. It is in the name of the supreme council that he sent the invitations and 1t was also at Cannes that the program was adopted.
 Therefore there is no occasion for the French government to give formal acceptance on either point"
 In political circles it was explained that the communique was intended to stablish that I'rence was already bound under former Premier Briand's action at the Cannes conference of the supreme council.
 Much Surprise Shown.
 The official statement occasioned considerable surprise in allied and American circles.
 It has been repeatedly explained by French officials that France must have adequat> guarantees that rep arations would not be discussed and that no questions settled by the treaty of Versailles should be considered at Genoa.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-02
CAN IMPROVE ROADS.

Washington. Feb. 2.--The cost Of operation of the nations railroads could be enormously reduced and ef- ficiency greatly increased by well di- rected and unified system of opera tion under private control. William G. McAdoo. wartime director general of railroads, declared today in continu- alton of his testimony at the inter state commerce committee inquiry in to the present railroad situation
New Britain herald., 1922-02-02
Traffic Rules to
 Be Changed Friday

New traffic rules, of impor- tant to all autoists and drivers Of other vehicles, will become effective tomorrow, Traffic Su- pervisor Clarence Lanpher an- nounces. Hereafter all traffic, on approaching a traffic officer, will turn in front of the police man instead of completely en- circlng him as in the past. In doing this, however. drivers are warned to cut in close to the officer that traffic coming to- ward them for a right turn will not be interfered with. These changes are deemed advisable inasmuch as In practically every city about the country traffic is directed in front of the officer, rather than around him,
New Britain herald., 1922-02-02
BEATEN AND ROBBED
Hartford Physician Carries Large Sums, Leaves Strangers in Office While He Goes for Medicine.

Securities to the value of $75,000 and s2,30O in cash was taken from Dr. Ely Morgan, of Hartford, about $ o'clock last evening by two men who beat and robbed him and fled in a waiting automobile.
 The two men entered the office last night and asked for medicine. The physician left the men in charge of the office while he went to nearby drug store for supplies Upon his re turn he was knocked down and beaten by the men who rf1ed his pockets and desk and fled. They were said to have been joined by three other companions outside.
 Dr. Morgan is known to have habit of carrying large sums of money. He was arrested last June on Q serious charge and upon being admitted to bail paid S5,O00 in cash.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-02
Govt. Makes Announcement Will Watch Permits Carefully One More Death From Poison Whis- key.

Washington. Feb 2.-Bootlergcrs throughout the country are evolving new lndustry-the rectitcation of l denatured alcohol-prohibition off cials said today, which probably will necessitate complete revision of the governments system of distribution. Reports have been received, if was | said that some of the government formulae for industrial alcohol lend themselves readily to rectihcation so that illicit liquor dealers are obtain ing the denatured spirits under gov. ernment permits and by various pro- | drinkable.
 Unusually large quantities of in dustrial alcohol, officials declared, have been withdrawn in some local ities ostensibly for use in the manu- fracture of barbers' supplies and toilet preparations but after being subjected to chemical processes have found their way into the channels of the bootleg trade.
 To Revise Permit system.
 Revision of the present permit sys- tenn now in vogue. is understood to be under consideration. Prohibition officials throughout the country are said to have been asked their opin- ions of the workings of the present permit system in the light of law enforcement and are expected to sub init to headquarters their suggestions for combating the industrial alcohol program of the bootleggers.
 There are some suggestions it is understood of shortening the life of the existing 90 day permits for the handling of industrial alcohol and of more rigid regulations governing the establishments to which permits would be issued.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-02
DEATH LIST NOW 98
Demise of E. H. Shaughnessy, Second Asst. Postmaster General, Increase Toll of Knickcrbockcr Disaster.

Washington, Feb. 2.-Edward H. Shaughnessy, of Chicago, second as- sstant postmaster general, died here early today at Walter Reed hospital from injuries received in the knick- erbocker theater disaster Saturday night.
 Mir Shaughnessy's death followed a sudden heart collapse. This was pre- ceded by development of internal complications late yesterday. He suf- fered broken pelvis and other in iuries in the accident.
 My. Shaughnessy's wife and his ten year old daughter. Ruth, are being treated at another hospital, the daughter having had both arms brok- en, while Mrs. Shaughnessy is suffer- ing from fractured rib and shock.
 President Harding had shown con stant concern over Mir. Shaughnessy condition.
 The death of the second assistant postmaster general brings the fatal ity list of the disaster as now record ed by the police up to 9S
New Britain herald., 1922-02-02
Looks Like Early
 Spring This Year

New York, Feb. 2.-lt looks like an early spring.
 The ground hog snooped his way out of his hole today, blinlSed a bit, swept the hori- Zon with a calculating eye, then noted his plump form was un- accompanied by shadow. So he remained out and took the air for a spell. This is ground hog day. and there are many who are not superstitious who believe implicitly that the ab- sence of the little fellows shadow on his first winter ap- pearance presages an early spring. Rain clouds kept the sun and the shadow away throughout the east and middle west.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-02
TWINKLE BRINGS SUIT
Constable Institutes Action Against the Bondsmcn of Two Local Men for Recovery Of Judgments.

Constable Fred Wrinkle has brought suit against local men who were bondsmen in two cases recently de- cided in civil court, and in which there has been failure to meet the judgments.
 The defendants are $. and $. J. Jacobs, to recover $2,1S5 and N Pa yano for s100. The Pavano action is returnable in the city court on the first Tuesday in March, and the Ja- cobs' action has been made return able in the superior court on the first Tuesday in March. Deputy Sheriff M. b. Stockwell served the papers.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-02
Increased First And Sec ond Class Postal Rates,
 High Levy On Tobacco And Automobiles Are
 Mentioned by Secretary
Does Not Think Foreign Debt Would Solve Prob lem-President Objects to Some Provisions in Latter Bill.

| Washington, Feb. 2.--The soldiers bonus should be paid out of special taxes. such as increased first and sec- ond class postage and tobacco levies, Secretary Mellon declared today be- fore the house ways and means com- mittee.
 Secretary Mellon reiterated his be- lief that it would be impracticable to depend on the foreign debt for financ- ing the proposed five way adjusted compensation plan because the rev. enue from that source is problems atical.
 From Special Sources.
 These estimates of revenue from special sources were made by the sec- retary:
 One cent increase in first class postage s70, 0,000,O0o.
 Increased second class postage to wipe out deficits in that branch of the postoffice department. $30,0o0,o0o.
 Increased cigarette tax. the increase amounting to so cents on one thous- and. s25.ooO.o 900.
 Increased tobacco tax, two cents a pound. s5,ooO,o0o.
 Increased documentary taxes, $40,- GOO 0o0.
 A tax of two cents on each bank check, s30, 100000.
 A license tax of so cents horse- power on automobiles, $100,Ooo,o 900.
 Total Is $500. 100000.
 The total estimated returns from these taxes was s300. 100000.
 Mir. Mellon said the bonus would cost s425. 900. .ooo a year for the first two years. and told the committee that it could extend the list of taxable sources to make mp the deficiency. He made it clear that he was not rec ommending" any of the taxes. sug- gested.
 The treasury secretary opposed a general sale tax on the ground of the cost and difficulty of administration.
 Taxes High Enough.
 T should say that we cannot in- crease the taxes already in existence," said Mir Mellon, "as they already are as burdensome as should be borne. We should go further and find some broad class of commodity on which reasonable taxes would not be too great burden.
 Il think that the use of the foreign debt for this purpose would be im- practicable. The foreign debt is a very uncertain proposition and to un- dertake to use it for this purpose would lead to a great many difficult ties. It is problematical whether funds can be obtained within the time to meet the bonus.
 Tt would be much better for us to provide the funds and collect the for eign debt as possible than to pledge that sourceA for something when we don't know what the source will yield"
New Britain herald., 1922-02-02
EXCHANGE RATES UP.

New York, Feb. 2.-tXchange rates on London today made further ad- vance, demand bills rising to S4.29A
 at the opening Of the stock market. This is one cent over yesterdays best , 4 cents over last weeks final price and the previous best quotation for tae sterling remittance since August, 191G.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-02
Taylor, Movie Director,
 Is Believed Murdered

Los Angeles, Feb. 2.-William D. Taylor, director in chief for one of the largest film companies here and na- tionally known in the motion picture industry, was found dead at his home here today, under the circumstances that the police said indicated murder. He had been shot through the neck
New Britain herald., 1922-02-02
LIVED HERE 62 YEARS
Miss De Wicr, Who Died This Morn ing Was One of Oldest Residents of New Britain.

Miss Julia A. De Wier of 13S Lin coin street, died this morning at her home. She was 77 years Of age and for the past 62 years had been a resident of this city.
 The deceased was native of Wal cottville. She came here at the age of IS and had made her home here since that time. For many years she lived at the home of M. c, North of Lincoln street
 Funeral services will be held Satur- day afternoon at o'clock. Rev. Henry w. Maier, pastor of the First Congregational church will officiate and interment will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-02
"MAYOR OF HULL DEAD
Miss F1oretta Vining. Former Editor
 Was 73 Years Old.

Hull, Mass. Feb. 2.--Miss Floretta Vining, former editor and publisher Of the South Shore Breeze and other weekly newspapers of q syndicate that served nine towns popular as sum- mer resorts, died last night at her home at Stony Beach. Her activities in the interest of those communities had made her widely known. She was known along the south shore as the mayor of Hull" because Of these activities. She was close acquaint- ance Of the late Hetty Green, Col. Roosevelt and Senator Lodge. Miss Vining was 7S years old.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-02
QUlCKSAND HALTS WORK
East End Sewer Job is Held Up While Retaining Walls Are Built-Street Work Tied Up Also.

A major portion of the city's sewer gang employees on the east end sewer construction job have been laid off for the remainder of the week. due to the fact that quicksand has been en- countered and it is impossible to carry on the work until retaining walls have been built. A few men will be, retained for this part of the work. ...
 Street Superintendent Charles Cad well has been obliged to lay off some of his help because the trenches are being constantly filed with water through thaws.
 Notices to this effect were placed at the entrance of the municipal employ ment bureau this morning,
New Britain herald., 1922-02-02

Washington. Feb. ?, (By Associated Press) News of the Italian cabinet decision to resign came as d surprise to the Italian arms conference dele gation. Some members of the dele gation expressed the opinion that if the ministry is obliged to withdraw it may be on account of it's policy In connection with the Vatican the attitude of the government in placing the Italian flag at half staff when Pope Benedict died and preparations for some official manifestation of sympathy in the chamber of depu- ties had brought forth expressions of disapprova from the opposition party. No official word of the deCi- sion to resign has been received here
New Britain herald., 1922-02-02
Aged Needle Maker Is
 Dead in Cheshire, Conn.

Cheshire, Feb. 2.-Silas F. Jeralds 91, who was in the 1895 general as- sembly from this town, and who for many years manufactured needles, died today from infirmities of age He had been active until very recently. About 20 years ago he retired rom the firm of Jeralds and l,aWton. FlNe sons and two daughters survive
New Britain herald., 1922-02-02
10 Men Badly Burned in
 Explosion on Steamship

New York, Feb. 2.-Ten men were seriously burned by an explosion in the engine room of the Canadian Pa cific liner Empress of Scotland, docked in her North river pier, early today They were cleaning oil burn CTS when a back draft carried a spark into the machines and ignited the in- flammable combination of air and va porized oil s
New Britain herald., 1922-02-02
Y.P. $. ANNIVERSARY.
Swedish Bethany Society Plans 33rd
 Celebration Soon.

The Young Peoples society of the Swedish Bethany church is planning for a celebration of the thirty-thrd anniversary of the organization. Ed ward Peterson. who has been presi- dent of the society for the past 10 years, is in charge Of the arrange ments. An appropriate program will be carried out on Sunday afternoon, February~1o at the church.
 The regular mid-week services will be held at the church this evening at 7:45 o'clock, after which there will be a special meeting of the deacons and trustees.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-02
Harding Objects,

Washington. Feb. 2.-President Harding objects to some of the pro- visions of the allied debt refunding bill as passed by the senate, accord- ing to information understood to have been given today to the house ways and means committee.
 After the committee had conferred today with Secretary Mellon regarding the bill, Chairman Fordney said ac- tion would be deferred until he could consult with the executive
New Britain herald., 1922-02-02
SMITH IMPROVED TO-DAY

Dr. George w. Dunn, the attending physician for Thomas J. Smith, regis trar of voters, reported today that the patient showed a slight improvement in condition
New Britain herald., 1922-02-02
ITALIAN CABINET QUITS
News of Uphcaval at Home Is Re ccived With Surprise By Delegation at Washington Conference.

Rome, Feb. ?. (By Associated Press) The Italian government of Premier Bonomi has resigned.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-02
t.OOO May Be Affected.

Newark, N. J., Feb. 2.-One thous- and or more commercial alcohol manufacturers and dealers are threat ened with state license revocatlons as the result of an investigation begun today of charges that much of their product is finding it's way into the hands of booteggers.
 The investigation is wide, pro- hibition enforcement Director C. II. Brown announced and steps are being taken for checking the movements of all commercial alcohol shipments.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-02
THE; WEATHER

Hartford, Feb. 2.-tOreCaSt for New Britain and vicinity: Generally fair and colder to- night and Friday.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-02
Another Death.

Jersey City, Feb. 2.-+-Another death from poisonous alcohol-the third here in two days-was reported to the police today. The latest victim was William Space, 36, who purchas- ed the liquor in local saloon.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-02

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