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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-15
Nine men ARE HELD
FOR THEATRE CRASH
UNDER $1,000 BONDS
CBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-The nine
men ordered held for the grand jury
in a verdict returned by the coroner's
jury in connection with the Knicker-
booker theatre disaster January 2S,
which resulted in the loss of SO lives,
were given opportunity to appear at
the district attorneys office today to
give bond. They were not taken into
custody when the verdict was return
ed last night and District Attorney
Peyton Gordon said they would be
permitted to remain at liberty under
$4,000 bond each. He said the case
probably would be presented to the
by the last of this week.
Based on the testimony of witnesses
at the inquest which began nearly a
week ago the verdict of the coroner's
jury found that the collapse of the
roof of the motion picture theatre was
due to faulty designing and construc-
ton and inadequate supervision and
inspection" Among those ordered
held for the grand jury were R. G.
Gears, architect for the building; ]. H.
Ford, engineer who designed the roof
structure; Morris Hacker, building in
spector WREN the theatre was con-
structed, and Frank L. Wagner, the
builder.
recommendation of the jury in
cluded one that "all theatres and
places where the public assemble be
closed and kept closed until such time
as their safety is assured" The dis
trict board of commissioners had TAX
en- no action on this TODAY and it was
the opinion of subordinate officials
that the recommendations of the jury
would not be followed in this respect
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-15
Third H0WhT CASE
IS STARTED ON WAY
TO SUPREME court
(By Associated Press)

TOPEKA, Kas., Feb. 15.-The third
of the cases against Alexander Howat,
deposed leader of Kansas mine dis
trict No. IA, has been disposed of by
the Kansas supreme court, it was an
nounced today.
The court granted a writ of error,
issued citations and fixed the appeal
bond at $4,000, thus starting the case
on its way to Il : supreme court of
the United States. This case is the
only one of three directly against
Howat.
The case was based on the alleged
violation of an injunction order for
bidding Howat to call a strike in the
Patten mines.
The first case grew out of his re-
fusal at the time he was head of the
miners in district IA to appear before
the Kansas industrial court The 9th
er developed from violation of fed
eral court injunction when a strike
in the Hackie mines was called. The
two cases are set for hearing before
the supreme court of the United
States Feb 81
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-15
TAFT IS CRITICIZED
BY SENATOR HARRIS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-Chief JUS
tice Taft of the United States su-
preme court, was added today by Sen
ator Harris, Democrat, of Georgia, to
the members of the supreme court
whom he criticized yesterday for
touching upon political matters in pub
lie addresses.
Declaring that such action hurt the
judiciary, Senator Harris yesterday
named Association Justice Clark as
the member of the court to whom he
had specific reference.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-15
FOURTH OFFER MADE
FOR MUSCLE SHOALS
(Bv Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON. Feb. 15.-Another
offer for purchase and lease of the
governments properties at Muscle
Shoals, Ala, was completed today and
arrangements made by its sponsors,
the Alabama Power company, for i'm
mediate filing with Secretary Weeks.
The offer was rendered by Thomas
Martin, acting for the Alabama Power
company, of which he is president,
and with its submission the total num-
Der of proposals received for the war
acquired properties in Alabama was
brought to four.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-15
SECRETARY HUGHES
TO REST IN BERMUDA
fRv Associated Pressl

NEW YORK, Feb. Is. - Secretary
and Mrs. Charles E. Hughes sailed on
the steamship, Fort Hamilton, today
for a two weeks vacation In Bermuda.
Mr.. Hughes smilingly refused to be
interviewed on affairs of state, assert
ing he already was on vacation and
had put aside official cares. They will
spend their vacation with their daugh-
ter, Miss Elizabeth Hughes, at Fort
Hamilton.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-15
Find Bodies of T.uo
In Closed Automobile
(By Associated Press)

KANSAS CITY, Feb. 15.-The bod
les of two men and woman were
found in a closed automobile, half
submerged in Brush Creek in the
south part of this city today. The car
had apparently fallen with its occu-
pants from a trestle and broken
through the ice of the creek. The
bodies were frozen in the ice, which
had formed inside the car.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-15
Indict Twelue Persons
In Bucketing Probe
tBy Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-Two grand
juries today returned indictments
against IL unnamed persons in con-
nection with the investigation of buck
citing orders by brokerage firms in the
Wall Street districts.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-15
INDIANA SENTIMENT DEMANDS CONTINUATION
OF RESTRICTIVE POLICY ON IMMIGRAT ION

ilar lines. The same sentiment seems
to prevail among other classes, accord
ing to Indiana congressman.
The emergency restriction law eX-
pires by limitation June so, next. 1t
became operative the first of last July.
This law provided that for the fiscal
year 1922 the number of otherwise
qualified immigrants from the various
Continued on Page Four)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-15
HOUSING CONFERENCE
INADv|SABLE, HARDING
tBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. Feb. 15.-President
Harding, in letter to Senator King,
Democrat of Utah, made public today
by the latter, declared he considered
1t inadvisable at this time to call a
national housing conference.
The executive also asserted that he
did not know of legislative palliative
10 relieve home shortages and added
that he very much doubted if we
ought to try to create one.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-15
u. S. Minister to Cuba
Tenders Resignation

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-Boaz w.
Long, American minister to Cubs,
since 1919, has rendered his resigna-
ton to President Harding, to take
effect Immediately.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-15
Oregon Wants to Keep
Battleship Namesake

WASHINGTON, Feb. ia fight to
have the old battlship Oregon. which
may be preserved under the naval
treaty sent to Portland to be kept
there permanently was started today
by Representative Macarthur, of Ore
son, a member of the house naval
committee.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-15
Mississippi House May
Probe Seduction Charge
CBy Associated Press)

JACKSON, Miss, Feb. ia resolu-
ton was introduced in the house to-
day providing for the appointment of
committee of seven to investigate
the seduction charges against Cover
nor Russell, alleged in the 100000
damage suit of Miss Frances Birk-
head, his former stenographer.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-15

Weather Conditions The storm
now covers the southern and eastern
states, with rain heavy in places and
local snow south of the Ohio river
A cold wave covers southern Canada.
1t is moving rapidly southeastward
General moderation is taking place in
western Canada
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-15
Weather Forecast
MooRE's LOCAL FORECAST

Fair and much colder; a cold wave
tonight; Thursday fair but slowly
rising temperature.
The fact that the storm over the
far southwest which caused threaten
ing weather last night and this morn
ing has moved eastward across the
southern states, indicates fair weather
for the next SO hours, with tempera-
ture not far from zero tonight, due
to a cold wave moving southeastward
from south central Canada.
For Indiana by the United States
Weather Bureau-Fair tonight and
Thursday; cold wave in east and
south portion tonight
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-15

BELFAST, Feb. 15.-Constable
ODonnel1, who was kidnapped at
Rosslea. county Fernanagh, in last
weeks raids, has returned to his bar
racks. He was released at Drogheda,
county Louth. There had been much
controversy over his seizure.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16
WAITING ON AMERICA

To put the matter bluntly both France and England are waiting to sec what this country is going to do about helping or not helping in the Euro- pean situation. England is fairly con- fident that the United States will req son along the lines which induces England, in measure, to consider Germany's welfare as of prime inn portance to her. And this will be the line of the reasoning here, not because 1t is England's way of reasoning. but because it is the wise way.
 France, at the moment, as repre- sented by Poincare. is even more cau- tious than England. Her suggestion of immediate invasion of the Ruhr is side- tracked. The decided opinion report ed to have been expressed by Ambas- sador Harvey that America would dis approve of such invasion of the Ruhr probably had much to do with. the holding up of this move.
 It may be argued that such express sion of opinion by Harvey or the Knowledge in Washington that he had
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16

this opinion, had something to do
 with his summons home for consultn-
 ton. There Is no ground for such
 thought, There is no question but that thoughtfu people of this country would be concerned 10 see France take this drastic position, Ambassador Har- vey has way Of doing and saying things In a manner that makes dis tinet impression. The position of the United States at this moment is of the greatest importance. whether we take part in the reparations discussion or whether VIC refrain. It is vitally im- portant that no wrong interpretation be placed upon our action or inaction. In such crisis 1t Is mere prudence to have the advice of, and to give in- structions to tho representative of this country in England.
 Those who believe that the United States should not fear to concern It. self with world affairs are glad that there appears the hope that we will step in and do something 10 help the world in this crisis. For we can not get out of the world even if some ''isolationists" desire 1t, and it is of tremendous importance to us that the world become comfortable place to live in. And 1t may be said without undue waving of the American flag. that both France and England are willing to follow the suggestions of the United States provided the United States will come to therescue in this
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16
CHRISTMAS AND couE

The popular pastime of the day is to twist humor out of Dr. Emile Coue's cure for all ills, namely the constant repetition of the phrase Every Day, in Every Way, I am getting Better and Better" The French scientist be- lieves that all things. within reason, are possible for the person who be- comes convinced, through self-sug- gestion, that such things are possible for him.
 It would be presumptuous to at tempt to enter into thorough dis cussion of the theory within the boundaries of editorial limitations. It is not presumptuous, however to sug- gest that we would all feel much bet ter and make others feel much better if we did convince ourselves things were not as bad with us as they seem taking pessimistic view of life. And the Christmas season is a pretty good time to try this portion of Coue's teaching.
 If every Christmas shopper, for in- stance, convinced himself or herself that the stores would hold exactly the things they wanted they would be pretty sure to find exactly what they wanted in the stores. If every mer- chant convinced himself that he had 1t is his power, through gentle per-. suasiveness and courteous considera- tion, to find just what wanted" for every customer, undoubtedly he would be able to find that article. If every re- cipient of gifts would convince himself that he was going to get just what he wanted, he would be quite sure to flnH that what he did get was just what wanted
 But in all seriousness this Christmas time would be a happy one indeed if everyone practiced the teachings of the French exponent of the power of men over themselves, convinced them selves that most of their troubles were purely imaginary ones and that they would gain the greatest happiness at this time by giving happiness to others not only by means of tangible gifts. but also through giving out an atmos-. phere of good cheer and optimism.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16
THE DAY NURSERY

Next Friday evening some little children will sing, speak pieces" and do other things to entertain their friends. There will be lot of them there. many of the 95o who have been taken care of various tims during the month of November while their par ents were busy working for them children who had no other place to go where they would be safe while their parents had to be away from home.
 There will be & Christmas there, too and there will be toys for the children-toys and candy and fruit there will be things like those which the friends of those children and of the Day Nursery, where the festivities will be enjoyed. want to send in.
 Many good hearted people in this city know about the Day Nursery. The institution over which Mrs. Frank O,Brien presides makes it possible for many people to work and feel quite safe and happy about their children, for they are at that Day Nursery, and they are receiving, during the day, the same sort of care mother would give her own children. Mrs. O'Brien, and the friends of the Nursery, want to make this Christmas celebration a happy time. They are able to do this because people send fruit, candy and little toys to the Nursery on Winter street where all through the year 40 to 50 children are taken care of daily. Perhaps you would like to be one of those friends of the Nursery and the children who will send something for them?
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16
THE FLOP OF THE PLATTER

Now comes really interesting news do with the Near East conference ex- cept incidentally. To many people it whether or not Turkey and Greece will make peace. It is the news that the flapper with her short skirt and bob bed hair is not popular among the younger diplomats of the world. or course the short skirt has disappeared entirely. metaphorically speaking, from the wardrobes of the smartest girls of this country But the bobbed hair has not and, to tell the truth many thoughtful people approve wom- ems common sense in preventing it's disappearance. It is sensible and pret- ty-and it will stay, probably.
 The news from Lausanne is all about the fashion show there, patron ized by many of the fashionable peo- pie brought there by the Near East conference. The younger diplomats, especially, it is reported, take an in- terest in the models, or mannikins, ap-.' bearing upon the stage in various cos- tunes. The news tells that the snap py fiapper was clearly in the discard" there were both blondes and brun- nettes with short hair but they at tracted little attenion," and All eyes were on he girls with the long hair they got all the applause" But, read this significant passage: And the more modest and demure the manni- kin was the greater her popularity with the spectators"
 Seriously there is more in this news than humor. Many approve short hair, when they do approve 1t, not because they think necessarily that it improves girls or a woman's looks, but for very practical reasons, admitting glad ly however, that in some cases it is be- coming. But the increasing interest aroused by the girl of modest, quiet demeanor does not exist across the water at Lausanne alone. It is in evil dence in this country. There is. no question of morals involved. It Is merely matter of the reaction which after some years of the other
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16
CITY IRVING

The city has not decided to have all it's buying done by purchasing agent. The proposed amendment to the charter regarding the powers or the school committee in the matter or buying would take no power from that committee until the city did decide to have such purchasing agent. Even 1T this amendment were made by act Of the legislature conditions would re- main as they are, with the buying power in the school committee. until such a time, if it comes, when the city should place it's buying in the hands of purchasing agent.
 This proposed amendment, then, says merely that when and if the city decides to have a purchasing agent, that agent shall buy for the school committee just as he buys for other city departments
 It is extremely doubtful if the legis- lature would approve this charter amendment. This state is jealous of its rights. The chief reason, perhaps, why there will be strong opposition to an amendment to the constitution Of the United States as suggested by President Harding, restricting the is- suance of tax-exempt securities by states and municipalities. is because of this feeling of the states that they are not willing to surrender their rights to the national government. Similarly the state is not inclined to allow muni- cipalities to infringe upon its rights. The legislature, of course. primarily guards the state. The public schools, although serving localities, are wards of the state. The legislature will be 10th, therefore, to give to the purchas- ing agency of municipality any pow CT now exercised-if the school com mittee now has such absolute power by the school committee of that muni- cipality on the theory that such school committee is the states agent in attending to the affairs of the states ward, the public school system.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16
25 Fears Ago Today
(Taken from Herald of that date)

There was no meeting of the com- mon council last evening, as there were not enough members present to
 make a quorum. The reason for the absence of so many members was that they attended the oyster roast at the Berlin Iron Bridge Works. The mem bers of the council are very iond of oysters.
 King Oyster had a noble court in East Berlin last night at the Iron Bridge Co.'s roast. New Britain was well represented by the following and they held up the reputation of this town for oyster-eaters: George M. Landers, w. L. Hatch, George W. Corbin, Charles B. Parsons, Frank Porter, c. J. Parker, E. w. Schultz, John Pinches, E. Allen Moore, Philip Tormay and c. l.. Pierce.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16

be impossible for him, he meyer | dreamed. | He wanted box. Please Mister
 kin I have it?" he asked merchant.
 The box was cubical in shape, every
 side the same size and exactly as high
 as the boy was tall. Sure you can have it." replied the
 merchant, and there is faint sus-
 picion he thought the boy was up
 against a Waterloo. Thanking the
 man for the box. the youngster took
 hold of it at the bottom, heaved, tugged, struggled and gasped for breath. He grew red in the face, but
 nevertheless he raised the box, tumbled it over and proceeded to re-
 peat the performance. When last seen he had passed the Y. M. c. A., going north on Main street. had crossed Court street and was going right along, needless of the attention he was attracting. rolling a box 50 large that he could walk all around the inside of it.
 The New York. flew Haven and Hartford railroad company has evi- dently forgotten the meaning of the word ''service". Last evening we had the pleasure of anticipating ride on the supposedly 11:30 o'clock train out or Hartford which is due in New Britain at 11:5O o'clock.
 With several others we left the main waiting room of Union station and went to platform I'd" at I1:25 -y~ Iy,% T., train was not. At 11:55 o'clock the train finally pulled into the station, everybody got on and at last we were on our way to New Britain.
 Somewhere between ,Newington and New Britain the train began to lose speed and when it neared Fairview cemetery it stopped and remained Tn comatose condition for 40 min utes.
 One passenger in the second coach evidently thought the train had stalled for the night so he took off his shoes and rested his feet in most comfortable position on the bac, of the seat in front of him. A sales man not being used to such doings came into the smoking car, which was coach No. and announced to the people that he had made the change because he would at least be three feet nearer his destination when he arrived, than if he stayed in coach No. ?.
 Four "fiappers" riding in the sec- ond car also came into the smoker, made a survey of the car and then raked up enough courage to ask some of the boys to escort them to their homes when they arrived in New Britain. One man asked girl where she lived and when she told him on East street he suggested that she get off at the cemetery and walk, home.
 Still another "peeved" passengeE in the smoking car suggested that the New Haven road adopt the old
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16

extreme. Young men--not older men necessarily-all over the world might be heard to remark when reminis- cent tiapper appears, NO thanks; we have seen quite enough. thank you" Nor does this sentiment call for q res turn to the old-faahioned. ungraceful costumes of years ago, It asks merely for return of good taste. The request will be granted by the girls and wom- en.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16

style of operating horse cars or else hitch horse to the front of the en- zine so that i've all might be home by morning" .s
 When the train did arrive in New Britain at 1925 a.. m. it was greeted by cheers and even applause from those waiting to go to Bristol and Waterbury and the first passenger. to place his foot on ground was present. ed with bouquet of flowers by a good natured wag for being so dar- ing as to bring the train in Ion time"
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16

Drink more -coffee week. will be all right, but we register objection to drinking more weak coffee.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16

The second marriage ship of Mrs. William l.. Rohrer. widow of Jake l.. Hamon, slain Oklahoma oil mill lionaire and politician, has run aground. Mrs. Rohrer. shown above, has filed suit for divorce. She says Rohrer, below, despite claims ' to wealth, refused to support her in the style to which she was accustomed, and practiced jiu-jitsu on her.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16

Who are these Scots who are-.de- manding Independence? We never knew a Scotsman without it.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16

There are many 0,000-a-year men, but few of them get over $s.oOO.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16

Another fault of the house of rep resentatives is that it represents SC many conflicting ideas.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16

Another better speech" week. ain't we done eonugh of that sort of stuff? .f-
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16

Anothers nice thing about phono- graph is that it cant see your pleased expression and come back with an encore.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16

The prophet who said the moon shall not smite you by night wasn't speaking of moonshine.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16

Even so. the straits over there cause less trouble than the crooks.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16

It is only question of time until every great man will sell a magazine article telling how he reduced fat.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16

The lost chord of the concert Of nations appears to be accord,
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16
Facts andFancies
sBY ROBERT oUIII.EN,.

The smaller the man. the more ponpously he can say; Quite so."
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16

Member Andit Bureau of Circulation Tho A. R. C. ls national organization which furnishes newspapers and hd'er. tisers with n strictly honest anaiysis or ejaculation. Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit. This insures pro- lection against fraud In newsraper dis- tribution figures to both national apd lo- cal advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16

perennial smile indicates that Naiure has equipped her with A sweet disposition or a good set of teeth.