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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-01-06

the same time gave final approval to
rsdraft of the first Root proposal
o declare in simplest ternls the rules
If international law applying to mer-
liant vessels and their full applica-
ion to submarines. with other nations
invited to Join in the declaration.
Cite War Atrocities
SDmc Si2niiCance was attached to-
lay TO the amendment offered by the
irst group and adopted in the second
proposal. citing specifically the sub
marine violations in the recent war
# 19ii-l91S" TO support the declara-
ion ASSERTION of the "impossbili;y
u using submarines as commerce de-
;trnvers without violating" the rules
)f international law.
1t was offered after an exchange be-
ween the French and British groups
which indicated that recent develop
ments had served to clear the air Of
my possibility of misunderstanding
between the two as to Frances atti-
-ude regarding Germany's use of sub
marines during the war.
With Indications of growing friction
between the japanese and Chinese
over the Shantun9 controversy. their
meeting today held little promise OF a
break in the dead lock over the return
Of tho Kiaochow-TSinau Flu railroad to
China. The Chinese delegates Hppar-
emily stoCd by their assertion after
yesterdays meeting that the con
versations" would end today unless
the Japanese accepted their alterna-
tive plan for payment for the road
in cash or installmentS, as they would
refuse the Japanese proposal for pay
ment by a Japanese loan. Only . re-
newal of the good offices" of Arthur
j. Balfour and Secretary Hughes, il
was said, could then bring about a re-
sumption of the negotiations.
Having disposed OF the Chinese tar
if question yesterday, under plan
providing for an immediate increase
in the effective rate and further pc
riodical adjustment. and also agrt ed
to steps for the withdrawal Cf foreign
troops from Chinese soil. the far east
crn committee of the whole was not
expected to meet again until the sub
marine and other naval questions
have been settled.
Though unprecedented progress is
being made by arms conference COM
mittcca in the disposal of tho re-
naming naval questions. ii was said
today by the British spokesman that
there was not the faintest chance of
gctting matters in shape for p,enary
conference this week.
The naval committee and the eX-
rcrts still have to dispose OF certain
subjects as the Root resolutions de-
clarinc attacks on merchant ships by
submarines, to hc acts OF piracy; the
lmitmions upon the cOAersion 81
mcrchant ships and the size of
cruisers. There are no radical diff
lercnces OF opinion on the general
principles to govern in certain OF
these matters lut there are some de-
tpils to be agreed upon.
Resolution Adopted
Washington. Jan. 6.-(By the Asso-
,iatCd Pressl Consideration of sub
marine questions was concluded today
hy The five powers naval commission
With 9doplion of the final Root reso
luton. that submarine commanders
who. With CT without orders of their
government violate the existing law
IN submarine warfare are guilty OF
piracy.
Tho American delegation, through
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-01-06
THE WEATHER

Mostly cloudy weather to-
night and Saturday. Solder
extreme north portion.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-12-15
POOR ARE GOUGED
BY UNSCRUPILOIJS
DEALERS IN COAL


the sealer be delivered to the puF.
chaser at the time of the delivery.
This law Is as follows:
Text of the Law.
"A II coal sold. except In accordance
with a written agreement with the
purchaser otherwise. or offered for
sale, in this state shall be so sold or
offered for sale by weight. No per-
son, frm or corporation shall deliver
any coal unless such delivery Is ac-
companied by delivery ticket and n
duplicate thereof, on which shall be
distinctly expressed, In Ink or other
lndelible substance. In pounds, the
weight of the coal contained In such
vehicle or receptacle. together with
the name OF the seller and the name
of the purchaser of such coal. One
of such tickets shall be surrendered
upon demand, to the sealer of weights
and measures. for his inspection, and
such ticket or. when the sealer de-
sires to retain the original ticket, a
weight slip issued by the seller, shall
be delivered to the purchaser. or his
agent or representative at the time OF
ttN NCiANNiS VI ahil tuuis anu IHu
other ticket shall be retained by the
seller, If the purchaser. or his agent
takes such coal from the place of pur-
chase, a delivery ticket, showing the
actual number of pounds delivered,
shall be given to the purchaser or his
agent, at the time of delivery. Any
person who shall violate any pro-
vision of this act shall be fined not
more than two hundred dollars, or
imprisoned not more than six months
or both"
IF You Haven't Amy Coal.
Here are the directions issued by
the Fuel Administration yesterday for
those who have no coal.
Don't apply to the office of the
State Administrator. Ask your near
est dealer for fuel. II he can't pro-
vide the kind Of coal you want, ask
him for some substitutes. Should he
inform you he cannot sell even sub
stitutes, write to your local fuel ad-
ministrator. Ask him for soft coal
or buckwheat. Be sure, to mention
the dealer with whom you have placed
your order"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-12-15
WALL Street STOCK
EXCHANGE REPORTS

Wall Street, 1910 9. m.-openlng
prices In today's market were irregu-
lar with the main tendency downward,
Baldwin and studebakeE each dropped
a point There we're . few strong
spots. notably Chesapeake and Ohio,
which advanced a=G on overnight
announcement that negotiations for
Its purchase By the Van aWerlngen in
terests were unsteady. Slight Inn
provament also was noted In the
preferred and New York Central
Jersey Central opened one point
lower and then jumped 5. Peoples
Gas moved to higher ground In re-
Spouse to the announcement OF an
increased dividend and Columbia Gas
rose In sympathy, National Lead
was pushed up 2 points. A reaction
airy tendency was noted In New Haven.
ST. Paul. Northern Pacific. Corn pro-
ducts and Piggy Wiggly Nearly
100 stocks on the New York exchange
sold exrdividend today, Foreign ex-
changes opened firm,
Wall Street. Noen.--LoaHes of one
to three points were established by
number of the oils, food. equipments
and few less active shares before
the decline was checked. Large buy
Ing orders for steel, copper. merehan-
dising and Public Utility issues start
ed a vigorous upward movement, short
covering acceleFating the advance. U.
s. Steel common touched 107, the
highest figure in over month and
Reynolds Spring jumped 6M points.
Gains of Q to 3 points we're made by
American Smelling, National Lead,
Sears Roebuek, strombuFg carburetery
and Chesapeake and Ohio. Call money
opened at 4 per cent.
Quotations Furnished by Putnam
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-12-15
FRESHMAN WARNED
TOLEAVE COUNTRY
D. J. MCGrath, Former Dali Con.
sui, Gets Threat by Mall

New York, Dec. is CBy Associated
Press) Daniel j. McGrath, formerly
Dali Bireann consul to the United
States, today was warned to leave this
country before the morning OF De-
cember rs, by a mysterious letter
writer who signed himself author
ity, Irish republican army"
MIR. McGrath refused to comment
on the warning but admitted that the
letter held him responsible for the
executions last Friday of Rory O'Con-
nor and three other irish republican
army officers. He refused to give out
a copy Of the letter and would not
state whether it contained threat
Of death II he did not comply with It's
demand.
The letter was addressed TO Hon
orable James McGrath, Irish consul. "
IL was written on q plain sheet OF
fooiscap and was rather long.
The postmark on the envelope
showed It had been mailed at Grand
Central station yesterday There were
no marks Oh It 10 identify the writer.
Resigned Recently. a4l
~ am not James McGrath," Mr.
McGrath said, "and am not now the
consul. / resigned the Office the day
Rory 0tConnoF and the other Irish
republican Officers were executed I
resigned by cable, the resignation TO
take effect Immediately upon its re-
ceipt."
Mr.. McGratll. would not ray to
whom he sent llis resignation or why
he gave up the Office just after tho
announcement Of the executions.
Mr.. McGrhth succeeded Joseph
Connolly as consul on November 26,
1922. Up 10 that time he had been
vice consul. Mr.. Connolley resigned
as a protest against government
measures IN ireland ct that time and
Mr.. McCrath. who was Ii charge ok
the irish AMERICAN chamber Of trade,
was appointed without going 10 Tres
land. The change IN officials fol-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-12-15

church will hold ii rehearsal at s
O'Clock tonight
Charles BoEon, Of s16 Arch street,
was admitted 10 the New Britain Gen
erai hospital today to undergo treat
ment for an Injury suffered To his
hand while at work at Landers.
Frary and Clark Mtg. Co.
A son was born today at the New
Britain General hospital To Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur Jones OF Plainville.
Catherine Polweo OF go Silver
street Is undergoing treatment at the
New Britain General hospital for in
juries suffered while At work at the
Corbin Screw Corp.
John Worehik OF la North street
left the New Britain General hospital
today after undergoing treatment for
injuries suffered while OF work at the
corbin Screw Corp.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-12-15
City Items
victrolas and Pianos, Henry Morans

victrolas and Pianos, Henry Morans.
--advt.
The Hardware City Loan Corpora
ton sold today through the Camp
Real Estate Co. one family house
on Kelsey street to George and Ida
L. Chapman.
Choice ribbon candy. Canes, has
I<ets, bitter and sweet almonds, can
died fruit, sailed nuts. McEnroe's,
West Main street.--advt.
The "Quitcher Peekin" Girls club
entertained the boys from Camp AS
You Like 1t" Lake Dunmore, VT, last
evening at the home of Miss Eleanor
Bent.
Headquarters for women's coats.
Resse- Leland's of course--adyt.
A daughter was born this morning
to Mr., and Mrs. Stewart Porter of
1873 Linden street. .-,--. ... s,., .....
. Good silk hosiery at Rothfeder's-T
adyt. + Ii * e n
The Eyeryman.s Bible class min
strel show committee will meet Tues
day afternoon at either or O'Clock
at the Y. M: c. A. &zg4 F23
Mother in sIreland--John McCor-
rnaclS's latest record. No. E661 lac.
L. Pierce Il Co, anyk n 4. 4 @3
Chanberlair III council, Junior o. y.
"a. M, will meet tomorrow evening at
Z o'clock for the purpose ~ holding
first nominations of officers for the
coming year. Following the meeting
a pinochle tournament will be held
for the members and their friends,
turkeys being given as prizes.
The choir OF st. Johns Lutheran
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-12-15
lowed the execution u pfsiiAe chi!
A. z. Gets Letter 100.

The writer Of the letter warnif
McGrath to leave the country AZ
parently did not believe Oh seerl
diplomacy for the following letter WI
received by The Associated Pre
shortly after McGrath received hiu'
Gentlemen:
This morning We have issued ~
demand, to Mr.. James Mcarath of n
Irish consuiata st lie Nassau sire
Of this city to leave this country N
fore the morning q che s6th day (
this month.
Holding him morally 1nslb
for the execution 81 the 1oiir Irih
republican army Officers recently dot
to death by the aganta of the crown,
the so-called Free state g0veFnne
OF Ireland
Trusting that we are not incOf
veniencing YOU Or your ssasE, we bt
TO remain,
Competent Military
Authority.
irish REPUBLICAN ARMY, n
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-12-15
CARD OF THANKS

We wish, to thank all our kind
neighbors and friends for their kind
ness and sympathy towards us in the
death of our mother and grandmother,
Mrs. Julia MCGEE, and we wish es-
pecially to thank the st. Joseph's
Minstrels and the Ladies Aid society
of st. Josepti's church for their kind
ness and beautiful floral offerings. n
(Signed) n
MR.. AND MRS. A. c. SUNDBERG.
DOROTHY AND -
FREDERICK SUNDBERG, n
Mr.. AND MRS. WILBUR HILLS
AND FAMILY. 4
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-12-15
Mis- Mary Rennett

The funeral of Miss Mary Bennett
was held at O'Clock this morning In
ST. Mary's church. Rev. William A.
Krause was the celehrant of a solemn
high mass of requiem; Rev. J.! Leo
Sullivan was deacon, Rev. John T.
Winters was sub-deacon and Rev.
Raymond ]. Clabby was master-of IT,
ceremonies. The pail bearers were:
William LAMA. Gilbert Sullivan,
Michael McInerney, Martin J: kelly.
Fred Billings and Frank Hahn. The
commitfal service at'the grave In st,
Mary's new cemetery was conducted
by Rev. Father Winters.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-12-15
WEATHER REPoHr

For Connecticut: Fair and cOlde
tonigfti Saturday fair; fresh We
and southwest winds.
Conditions. The western disturbing
has moved rapidly eastward tiurfH
the last ~ hours and now forms
trough OF low pressure extending froa
Vermont southwark to Rhode Islam
nc IL causing cloudy and unHettle
weather III New England The weatl
er has cleared ID the western Adj
central sections
Conditions faYor fof thia vicinits
Cloudy followed hg fair weather al
lower temperature.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-12-15
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our sincere
thanks and appreciation to those
who by their words and deeds aided
and consoled us in our recent be-
reavement, the death of our wife
mother and sister, Mrs. Lillian Winter
Also, we wish to thank, those neigh
bors and other friends who sent their
beautiful floral tributes. 49, go.
WILLIAM WINTER AND FAMILY,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-12-15
Mills Is President of
Plumbers Association

A. A, Mills was elected president at
the annual meeting of the Master
Plumbers association which was held
at the Chamber Of Commerce rooms
last evening. C. A. Hjefpe was named
vice president; o. A. Peterson, secres
tary, and A. Il. Weiant, treasurer
All plumbers reported a prosperous
year and plans were discussed for an
educational campaign to be carried
out sometime during the coming year,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-12-15
MORSE CASE ARGUED.
Federal Judge Thomas Hears Plea
A FOR IIabeas Corpus Writ. (,

& VI
Norwalk, dec. 15.--Judge Edwin s,
!Thonas az the U. 8. District court
heard arguments here today in the
habeas corpus action OF Harry r..
Morse Of Greenwich against Jacob B..
Walter, u. s. Marshal. The pro-
ceedings are an outgrowth Of the gov
eminent case against Charles Morse
and SO others charged with using the
mails in q conspiracy to defraud.
Judge Carl Foster. one OF the at
torneys for Morse, attacked the In
dictment in the action declaring IT
was not In accordance with Connecti-'
cut. procedure He pointed out sew
erai alleged DAVIS In the proceedings
against Morse. u. S. District, Attor-
ney Edward l.. Smith represented the
government. A recess was taken
shortly after noon. .--g ..~....
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-12-15
RFsTGNs IN 1saTF INIg.

9. 5. rreasarg-BaIanas sass. .sl. eos
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-12-15
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Gabriel ". Aonlnrs

The funeral of Gabriel Wilhelm
Skomars OF EewIngton. win be held
at 1880 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at
his home ana at 2:tb O'Clock at Err
win chapel, Rev, DIR, Abel Ahlquist
will ofAciate and burial will be in
Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-12-15
Mrs. Charles ]. HrlAnke

The funeral of Mrs. Charles J.
FIenko OF 447 Arch street will be held
from her late home on Saturday aft
ernoon at O'Clock. and from Erwin
mortuary chapel at $40 o'clock. Rev.
II. W. Maier, pastor OF the First Con-
gregntional church, will officiate and
interment will be IN FairVlew eeme-
terry.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-12-15
Mrs. Mary HoIsappIe

The funeral Of Mrs. Mary Miller
Holsapple of Torrington, will be held
Saturday afternoon In Copake. N. Y
Mrs Holsapple was the mother Of
Mrs Harry U. Thompson OF this city
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-12-15

Hartford, Dec. Is.-The resignation
Of First Lieutenant Joseph Petrofslky,
CO. p, teeth infantry has been ac-
cepted by the adiatant general.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-12-15
MIrsstlT,INI RETURNS.

Rome, Dec. Is. tBy Associated
Press} y~Pramier Nfi,sgoiini returned
10 Rome today from the premiere
conference in London and received d
tumultuous welcome.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1922-06-16
Ss.5! { IS PUTNAM FADELESS DYES 4s.::: To- 5;s
MADE FOR EMPEROR'S TABLE
Massive Silver Set Ordered by Ma
poIeon ! Put OFT Exhibition at
New York.

The massive silver set of 019 pieces
ordered by Napoleon /, during the
hundred days, delivered after his abs
dication to Louis XVIII, and used by
the French royal family at Tuileries
palace from 1915 to 1880, has been
placed on exhibition In New York.
Two bullet holes In the soup tureen
bear evidence Of the revolutions 1t has
passed through. Each article bears
the Bourbon coat of arms, the fieur
dc lis surmounted with the crown and
Is stamped with the official govern
ment mark, the mark Of the CHIEF
craftsman and Of the guild. Napoleon
i ordered this set of silver from Bien-
nais ON his return to France from his
first exile on the island Of Elba. It
was made during the hundred days OF
NapOleon's second reign, but before 10
could be delivered Napoleon was
forced to abdicate and was again exc
lied this time to end his days on st.
Helena. Louis XVIII. his successor
paid Biennais for the silver and had
the Bourbon coat Of arms placed on
1t. The set Of silver passed finally to
the heirs Of the due de Chambord and
through them has come to North
America.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1922-06-16
"DlVORCE RING" THE LATES!
Fad Recently Adopted by Those Freed
From the Marital Tie by Court
Proceedings.

From time immemorial woman has
worn on the third finger Of her left
hand plain band Of gold as symbol
Of her honored position Of wifehood.
And when death takes from her the
partner of her life she signifies her
loss and grief by wearing appropriate
garb.
But In what different manner to-
day the widow of the present, that Is.
the one who by the sanction Of the
courts, has resigned her job as wife.
makes known to all the world her re-
newed state of single blessedness. For
the grass widow of today has just
adopted the latest Of fads. the "di-
vorce ring" This jeweled symbol Of
the severance of the marital tie takes
the place of the former gold band. 1t
Is made Of gold or platinum on which
is mounted broken Cupid's bow at
the end of which is set jewel to rep
resent a divorce. Should the wearer
once more embark on the matrimonial
seas and again come to wreck then
another jewel Is added to indicate the
second divorce, and so on.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1922-06-16

American composers shall be produced,
Is the ideal OF an organization of wom-
en- led by Mrs. Archibald Freer, Mrs.
Louis Yeager and Mrs. Albert Ochs-
ner Of this city. Associated with the
organization known as Opera In Our
Own Language Foundation" and OF
which Mrs. Freer Is the chairman, 10
the David Bispham Memorial Fund"
of which Mrs. Rockefeller Mccormick
Is the treasurer. In speaking OF the
undertaking Of the two organizations,
which has the Endorsement Of womens
clubs Of the country as well as the
musical clubs of the entire country.
Mrs. Freer said:
american music depends upon the
American composer. Without our COM
poser we must style ourselves ma
ton of music borrowers. not OF max
ers~ However, our composer does ex-
LIST, but exists only, he does not i've.
To enable him to- live and write. to
publish and present his works, and 10
open an American opera house, are the
things we hope to accomplish"
The women who are furthering the
project are well known In women's and
musical club circles throughout the ma
tion, and they have received so. much
encouragement from all sections OF
the country that they are confident OF
the success of their undertaking.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1922-06-16
MADE HIS MEANING CLEAR
Old DarEys Description Of Wlfe's
Failing Aptly Spelled Out Word
He Didn't Understand.

Moses Diggs. an old Alabama darky
had been arrested for having more
than one wife, the last woman being
the complainant. He happened to be
well known locally and considered an
orderly character.
"How many wives have you hadT'
demanded the examining Judge.
"Six, yo' honah." was the reply.
"Why couldn't you get on with
them"
"Well. sub, de fust two spilled de
white folks clos when dey washed
'em; dc thu'd worn't no cook; de fo'th
was ject nacherally lazy; an de fifth
I'll tell you, jedge, de fifth, she"
"Incompatibility"
"No, yo' honah," said the negro
slowly, "it worn't nothin' like dat. Yo
Jest couldn't git on with her onless yo
was somcwhars else."-Harper's Mag
azine.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1922-06-16
Paradise PlurneS
in Last Stand

the natives during the mating season.
"Only the full grown male bird has
the gorgeous spread of feathers which
is coveted by commerce." explains a
New York dealer, who Is something of
an authority on the subject. "This is
at Its best during the courting season,
when they hold their annual dancing
exhibits for the benefit of the less
gorgeous but highly priced females.
Male Bird Gorgeous.
'It isn't, necessary to kill the birds
in order to get their feathers. but II is
usually more convenient. Lately. since
they have been growing 30 scarce,
they are frequently trapped and re-
leased after the feathers have been
cut, 80 that q new spread can be
grown.
Except at their dancing parties,
the birds Of paradise are naturally
cautious and well able to protect them
selves. They have but few natural
enemies, but their families are small.
being limited usually to two offspring
a season, SO that they increase but
slowly. This Is all the more reason
why they should be protected from
human depredations."
The new tariff law will provide this
protection, at least SO far as this
country Is concerned. According to
Mr.. Pearson, 1t will "end the 35-year
battle against the slaughter of wild
birds for millinery" A few feathers
will be smuggled in and peddled from
house to house, as aigrettes are at
present. But for practical purposes
the commerce in forbidden feathers
will be at an end.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1922-06-16
Lifetime Criminal, Out Of Large
Experience, So Tells Court
at His Trial
POSED AS IMAM OF MYSTERY"
Man Sent Up for Life Has Only Been
Out Of Prison 33 Months In Last
25 Years-Acts as Own At
torney In Omaha Court.

Omaha, Neb.-With only thirty-three
months Of freedom to his credit in the
lats twenty-five years, and even those
months spent as fugitive from JUS
tice, Otto Cole, burglar, "con" man,
booze runner and murderer, has just
been sent to prison for the balance
of his life by an Omaha court. Cole
is forty-two years old now. He be-
came criminal at the age Of seven
teen years.
"But crookedness don't pay. It don't
pay" Cole told the Omaha court when
he was sent up for life.
Cole has seen the inside of many
jails and penitentiaries. He has
served time in Minnesota, Maryland,
Ohio, Illinois and elsewhere. He es-
capped from the Baltimore City jail,
from the Joliet penitentiary and from
other prisons. He has been paroled,
The L'Anse sentinel., 1922-06-16
Giant Logger Consumes
48 Puffs in Two Hours

Hoquiam, Wash.-Orin Welsh,
a giant logger. came to town this
week from the woods and ate.
at one sitting, during the course
of two hours, 4S normal sized
cream puffs.
Welsh had been in the logging
camp all winter, but his longing
for some sweets enticed him to
town. Friends hearing his crav-
ing wagered he could not eat
three dozen cream puffs and the
race started. Welsh demon
strated his wonderful gastronom-
ical ability by eating one doz-
en- rapidly, the next dozen In 30
minutes, and In two hours be-
tween cups OF tea, the fourth
dozen disappeared down his
capacious throat.