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New Britain herald., 1922-02-09
Church St: Cafe Raided His
 Noon By He Strong Arm Squad
Felix Lesczynski and John Franks Arrested-Police Claim Hootch Was Suspended By Cord Over Parti. tion Into Another Store-Saloon Formerly Owned By kalkowsk and OIescevicz

The saloon at 1o9 Church street, characterized by Police Chief William J. Rawlings as one of the most defiant In the city was raided by the strong arm squad about noon today, and as a result Felix Iesczynski, alleged pro- prietor of the place. and John Frank, the alleged bartender, were arrested. The raiding squad. consisting of Ser geant William c. Hart and Patrolmen Patrick O'Mara and Thomas F'eeney, located the evidence" which was hid den away in an ingenious manner.
 Long Under Suspicion
 For some time information has been received by the police that the law was being violated by the cafe owner Various attempts to conduct success full raid proved unavaiing. Today Pa trolman O'Mara and Feeney again tried their hand, and with successful results. The policemen searched the place for sometime without much suc- cess, and il was not until their atten- tion was drawn 10 a hole in the parti- tion leading into the building occupied by Angelo Blancoti. a barber and A. Nadolny, a taylor that the evidence was secured
 Hung Over Wall
 Suspended on piece of twine was a quart bottle, and it is claimed by the police that whenever a favora- ole customer entered the place, this bottle was pulled into the saloon, the desired amount was poured from it, md it was again put back in its cache.
 KalkOWski in Limelight
 In the arrest of the two men today, he name of Klemens Kalkowski, again igures. For sometime, f. was alleged, ,e was the owner of the place. but af- CT Lesczynski had been brought to he police station, a bill of sale was 'ound among his effects. showing that on January :, a sale had been drawn ID by Lawyer Henry Nowicki, for the purchase of the saloon by Lesczynski rom kalkowski and Peter Olesce- icz, a former Main street saloon eeper.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09
GEN. SMUTyMAYBECALLED
 AS ARBITRATOR M RkSH
 DISPUTE OVER BOUNDARIES

Chicago, Feb g. TT Chicago is the home of about ten thousand profes sional criminals, or about one third of one per cent, of the city's popula. ton according to estimates of the Chicago crime commission.
 The reason for such an unprece dented number of lawbreakers here is ascribed by the crime experts to the slowness with which the wheels of justice are set In motion and the small number of convictions.
 AS proof Of their contention that speedy justice reduces crime, the commission cites statistics showing that when an effort was made to clear the murder docket, 12 were sentenced to hang and ? given jail sentences.
 The effect produced, 1t is claimed was electrical. The murder rate in Chicago was almost cut in half
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09
OLD INDIAN BURIED
White Mans Kites Accorded 1ss Year Old Warrior-Business in Town is At StandStill As Tribute

Cass Lake. Mjnn.. Feb. 9.-The body of Ga Be Nah -Gewn- Wonce, America's Indian sand probably the oldest man in America was buried here today with simple ceremonies according to the white mans creed and with none of the rites of his tribe. He was in his 13Sth year at the time of his death, Tuesday, from pneumonia.
 During the funeral ceremony busi- ness here was at standstill, all stores, schools and factories closing for the occasion.
 Indians from all parts of the north west thronged the town, to pay their respects to the Chippewa chieftain. who had attained almost twice the ai- lotted span Of human life.
 The body was enclosed in a rough wooden box, according to his express ed wish and the chief mourner was Tom Smith, an adopted son.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09
ABOLISH "THIRD DEGREE"
Pittsburgh Chief Of Police Will Not Tolerate Frightening or Harassing of Prisoners.

Pittsburgh, Feb. 9.-'Third degree" methods for obtaining confessions have been placed under a strict ban in Pittsburgh, John C. Calhoun, sup erintendent Of police, announced fol- lowing a conference with George w. McCandes, director of public safety.
 The third degree" method is said to have been used in many police sta tions of the city and number of con- fessions obtained in this way accord ing to the police. have been thrown out of court in trials.
 The new order stipulated that pris- oners, no matter what offense they may be charged with, must be treat ed as human beings. They must not be kept incommunicado for several days in out of the way stations, Supt Calhoun said.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09

Not in sometime has Chief Rawlings appeared any more satisfied with re- suits, than the raid Of today. The chief complimented Sergeant Hart and the other policemen for their good work To newspapermen, Chief Rawlings added that the saloon has occupied considerable attention of the police for several months, but owing to the spy system employed there it was found very difficult 10 successfully raid 1t.
 Restaurant In Name Only.
 The saloon has been conducted un- der the guise of restaurant, but Sergeant Hart said this afternoon that there was no coffee or beef stew in the place, and the only edibles con- sisted of a few sandwiches.
 kalkowski has been in the lime. light for several months, owing to the mysterious death of Louis Wrinkle at his Main street place last Septem- Der. Later. Kalkowski was arrested for manslaughter, following a confes- sion given to A. J. Richardson, de- posed detective sergeant, and A. A. NITPeIDtTS, w ilO dl iudl llIlV NdS prosecutor of the police court. AL though the case was scheduled to come up for trial in the December term of the superior court. the states attorney has not as yet pladed the nc- cused on trial.
 Arrested In Berlin.
 The Berlin authorities last week conducted a raid at place in the Blue Hills district, and a large still and accessories used in the manufac- ture of "moonshine" were seized. Subsequent investigation led the Der lin police to place Kalkowski under arrest on a charge of manufacturing liquor with intent to sell. He is to appear in the Berlin town court tomorrow night to face the charge.
 Friends of Lesczynski and Frank furnished bonds of $500 and the &C., cused were liberated a short time after their arrest this afternoon
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09
PREPARES FOR CONFERENCE
National Economic Meeting at Genoa To Accommodate 700 Newspaper Nen--plans Ready,

Genoa, Feb. 9 tBy Associated Press) )--Plans for the opening of the international economic and financial conference are proceeding without interruption. Prefect Poggi is pre- pairing accommodations for delegates and TOO newspa per men
 Resides requisitioning all hotels in the city the prefect has taken over the palatal hosteries along the Italian Riviera as fas as Rapallo, an hour distant by train.
 Special rapid service will be operated.
 The ancient royal palace is being prepared for the conference sitting.
 An elaborate system of telephone and telegraph equipment is being tn- stalled which will provide fast con- with any important point in Europe. Wireless equipment is to be established with Berlin and Mos cow
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09
In Meantime Ulsterites Are Arming and Cuard- ing Frontiers To Pre- vent Any Further Raids
Release of Several Kid. mapped Men Reported Republican Officials De. mand That All Be Liber- ated.
FOUR MORE KIDNAPPED
 IN NEW IRISH TROUBLE

Belfast, Feb. 9. (By Associ- ated Press) ss)-Additional kid nappinEs occurred today in County Fermanagh. Four class "B" special constables were kidnapped in the Rosslea dis trict. They were taken in the direction of Ballybay, where it is believed other prisoners are being kept.
 Five special .constables and four soldiers fully armed, while on their way to Enniskillen in an ambulance to bring back the men wounded at Newtown Butler in the early morning, were captured while passing through Monaghan The car was surrounded and seized by a party of armed men.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09
Volcano in Alaska Is Showing Active Signs

Anchorage, Alaska, eb. 9.--Clouds Of steam have been reported rising from Mount Redouht. so miles south of here on Cook inlet. by c. L. Grove, wireless operator at Kemia. Mount Ihiamna. in the same district. has been emitting smoke to a greater or less degree for several years. but this is said to be the first time Redoubt has shown signs of activity In IS years Great columns of steam have been reported rising high in the air from the crater and the natives along the inlet are reported appreheneive.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09
Gold Mining in Nova
 Scotia Being Resumed

Halifax, Feb. 9.-Revival of Nova Scotia's gold mining industry is pre- dictcd in reports received by the pro- vinciaj department of lands and mines Prospectors in quest of li- censes are becoming more numerous, 1t Is said, while many companies al
 ready engaged in gold mining are en- largfng their plants. The annual pro duction averages upward of $4oo.0oo.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09
RHODE IS. GOVERNOR
 SEEKS ARBITRATION
Asks State Labor Board to Aid in
 Strike Settlement
NEW DISTURBANCES TODAY
Police With Loaded Guns Drive Angry strikers Ava, From Factory in Crnnston--Anothcr Factor, Closes Down.

Providence, Feb, D. Governor San Soucl today sent a request to the state labor board that it appoint at once board of mediation and con ciiation to try 10 effect d settlement of the strike of approximately l2,0On operatives in cotton mills throughout the state.
 The labor hoard announced that if would make the appointment either this afternoon or tomorrow.
 Riot Is Averted
 Early this morning several truck loads of strike sympathizers from the Pawtuxet valley went to the plant of the Imperial Finishing Co.,, in Grams ton and attempted 10 storm the com pany's gate The chief of police with squad of 20 mounted police armed with rifles drove them away. No damage was done 10 the plant.
 A demonstration by strikers at the lnterlaken Print Works at Arkwright resulted in the management closing down the plant this morning. It had been running with a much depleted force.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09
ALL WORK 0N NEW
 WARSH|PS CEASES Six Naval Ordnance Factories Are
 Affected by Orders BIG GUNS BEING SCRk Y
20 Inch Rifcs Bctng Constructed at Watcr,lict Arsenal Wili Not bc Used. Under Forms of Washington Treaty. "-... .... ....

Washington, Feb. Q Orders have been issued by Secretary Denby For suspension Of all ordnance work de. signed for the vessels affected by the naval limitation treaty signed at the Washington arms conference. The efect Of the orders, II was said at the department, will be to lay off tempor- arily those employees who have been engaged on such work.
 TThe wards covered by the order were those at New York. Philadel- phia, Norfolk, Na., South Charleston s. C.. Mare Island Calf. and pos ably Boston.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09

Washington, Feb. 9,-Activities Of Boshevlk agents m the tinted States ln the collection o1 lunuS oStenSlplIy lor famine renet in sovlct kussla Wer. understood today to ue under ODServa- tlon by the depal tlnent or justice.
 Many inqulrlva nave been received py the department 1t was sad as to tne connection between d number oi
 anime reilel organizations, correcting .Lnds throughout the country With tne soviet authorities.
 in many instances officials said it was beleNed that prominent persons Ill dllcrent sections Oi the country mad been induced to iend their names to some Of these organizations as an aid to the famine rellef work.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09
High Army Officers Are
 Among Unemployed Ranks

New York, Feh, p,-There are 1 1 ox- majors of the American army and i've ex- commanders of the navy among the 7,boo jobiess service men still reg istered with tho city employment bu- reau, Other tohless include a7 cap. tains and nearly 100 iieutenahta. The aurehu announced 1t made the figures public 'so eeuntereet recent an, peunesneuse that unem pl oyment ha, ceased to be a problem
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09
PETER B. 0LNEY DEAD,
Former New York District Attorney and TammAny Hall Politician Passes Away At Age of 78.

New York, Feb. 9.-Peter Butler Olney for many years prominent in politics and law died today at his home at Lawrence, l.. l., in his 10th year.
 He was once district attorney of New York He was active in Tam many hall years ago and later in the democratic ranks outside the wigwam He was counsel in the suits against the Tweed ring.
 He was born in Oxford. Mass and educated at Harvard.
 His brother, Richard Olney was sec retary of state during President Cleve- lanu's administration.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09
Bridgeport Conditions.

Bridgeport, Feb. 9.---Robert F. Crudgington, general manager of the Columbia Graphophbne Co. made the statement today when informed of the receivership proceedings pending in Wilmington, Del, that if such a re- ceivership was granted it would not interfere in any way with the opera ton of the plant here. Two thousand employees now are at work about thir- ty-flve per cent of the normal force Mir. Crudgington said. He also said that there had been general im- provement noted in orders for some time and that the January orders ex- ceeded considerably those of any month for more than year back.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09

London. Feb. (By Associated Press) )-The name of Gen. Shuts. premier of the Union of South Africa was mentioned today as possible arbitrator in the Ulster boundary dis pute. According 50 the Liverpool Post if Michael Collins and Sir James Craig fail to reach an agreement on the boundary issue between Ulster and South Ireland and it becomes neces- sary to appoint an arbitrator the gov ernment intends to ask Gen. Shuts to act.
 General Shuts it is recalled was prominent in the early stages of the negotiations leading up to the signing Of the Anglo-Irish treaty
 The government has been consider ing for some time the possibility of enlisting the services of Gen. Smuts.
 Ulster May Object.
 It is feared however that the events of the past few days have not placed Ulster in favorable frame of mind to consider the advisa biity of resort ing to arbitration.
 British officials indicated today that they deported the declaration of Michael Collins, head of the provision- al government in Ireland that the were what he had feared and what any sensible person would expect"
 They said such an attitude on be- half of the provisional government was not very reassuring, and implied l belief on the part of the free state authorities that such unfortunate in- ,idents might be expected to recur.
 Govt. Makes Denial.
 Government spokesmen denied that there was any stupidity on it's part, as claimed by free state officials, in 'aiing to announce earlier the re- orieve of the condemned men in londonderry in connection with whose ,ases the raids are believed in many quarters to have been carried out
 'Niscount Fitzalan, the lord lieuten- int, with the concurrence Of the Ul- ter officials said an Irish office in- ormant today, decided on the re- 'rives Tuesday, and the announce nent was made as quickly as the were completed"
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09
Govt. to Probe Burning
 Of Northern Pacific

Washington. Feb. a.-An investiga- ton of the origin and circumstances accompapying the fire which yester- day destroyed the former army trans port Northern Pacific off the New Jer- sey coast was understood today 10 have been instituted by the govern nept
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09
To Consider Wage
 Demands of Miners

Indiana polls, Fab. 9.-With reports showing widespread unemploymen mt among coal miners before it. the scale committee of the United Mine Work CTS Of America. began consideration today Of the wage demands affecting the entire soft coal industry that will be presented 10 the union special con vention here next week
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09
Heard Spirits Calling,
 So Man Commits Suicide

Buffalo, Feb. s.--William Crutin, 3S years old, of Haverhill, Mass, com mitted suicide early today in a hotel room here by slashing his throat with a razor. He left note in which he said the spirits are asking me to come"
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09
PETERSON FOR ALDERMAN
Fourth Ward Member May Be Select cd at Next Wednesdays Session to Fill Vacancy.

Fourth ward members of the com mon council are considering rec ommendation to that body to have Councilman Edward Peterson approv- ed as alderman to succeed the late Hubert P. Richards. This recom- mendation, it Is expected, will be brought in at next Wednesdays meet ing,
 During the illness of Alderman Richards Councilman Peterson rep resented the ward on committees which. with that exception, comprised only the ward aldermen. He is mem Der of the finance committee.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09
YALE VS. EASTERN LEAGUE
University Athletic Authorities and Baseball NTagnates Discuss Series This Spring.

of another Yale,New Haven baseball series this spring are being consider ed by the arrangements of the Blue and the New Haven Eastern league club hines. The series as inaugural ed last year proved very successful. It is expected that three dates on the Yale schedule, now being drawn up, will be awarded to the local Eastern leaguers.
 President George Weiss of the New Haven club Is in Washington attend ing the American league conference It Is understood that he is after pitch ing material.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09
WILLING TO TESTIFY
Girl Complainant Says She is Willing to Appear Against Governor of Miss in Case of Probe

New Orleans. Feb. Eff there is a legislative investigation of the charges brought against Governor Lee M Russell of Mississippi by Miss Fran ces Rirkhead, who has entered suit against the governor for $100,000 on charge of seduction, she will be willing to testify. against him, she said in 8 statement to local newspaper
 '1 think it is nothing but fair to all concerned. the state of Mississippi, the plaintiff and the defendant. that ! testify at any hearing which the legislature may order" the statement said.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09
CAPITAL INCREASED

Berlin. Feb. 9.-At an extraordinary general meeting of the North German Lloyd yesterday a. resolution was adopted increasing the company's cap ital by 1o5, 5,o0o.000 marks. bringing the total to ss0o.ooo.0o0 marks. Busi- ness prospects were declared to be favorable.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09
Ordered Closed.

Charleston, w. Va, Feb. 9.-The naval ordnance plant at Southern Charleston was under orders today from Secretary Denby of the Navy department to close at once and to lay off without pay until June 30 all employees except those necessary for maintenance and protection of the plant.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09
To Scrap Big Guns.

Watervliet, N. r., Feb. o.-Official ls at the |. s. Arsenal here say that un- der the disarmament program at least 20 sixteen inch guns now under con struction here will have to be scrap ped. This type is virtually the larg- est and most expensive used by the War department. Each weapon, in addition to requiring many thousa nds of dollars worth of the choicest steel material in its manufacture necessi- tates many months of labor on the part of several hundred expert me chanics before it is completed
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09
Release Is Ordered.

Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland, Feb. a.--Quiet had been com pletely restored here this forenoon. The roads are being closely patrolled.
 The provisional government, 1t is stated, has telegraphed instructions to the commanders of the Irish repuhli- can army to release the prisoners taken during the raids.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09
H0RNSBY DISSATISFIED
King Of National League swnttcrs An.ts B1o,0o0 Year Tor Three fcnrs-Of;cred ei5,oO0.

St, Louis, Feb. o.---A disagreement has arisen between Roger Hornsby. league and officials of the local Ma tiorais over signing of q 1922 contract t Was learned today, Hornsby who last year received 9li 900, Ia asking ta5o 600 a year for three years, while club officials so far have agreed to pay him enly t1s,ooo a year for three years it is had
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09
Pape New Secretary
 Of Conn. StatiOners

E. W. Pape, president of the Ad- kins Printing company on Church street, was elected secretary of the Connecticut Valley stAtioners' asso- ciation at tho annual meeting held in Springfield lnat night, There Beng. ston, who is treasurer Of the local sta ; tionery store, also attended the meet. ing.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09
HOOVER EXPLAINS
 RUSSIAN RELIEF
Department Of Justice Reported As Investigating Various Agencies
 Working Here.

Washington, Feb. 9.-Secretary Hoover Was understood today to have submitted to Presldent haruing a re- port on the activltles Of certain Rus sian famine rellet organizations in this country and their supposed connec- tlon with the Russian sovlet govern ment
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09
Maj. Miles Returns.

Belfast, Feb tBy Associated Press s)-Maior Miles of South Don egal. one of the prisoners taken by the raiders of northern Irish counties yesterday returned to his home today. Others from the same area are re- ported to have been released
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09
1.55O Are Laid on.

Washington, Feb. 9-Approximate- ly 1,55o of the 1000 employees of the Washington navy yard were handed temporary furloughs without pay when they presented themselves to- day for work. Most of the men fur loughed were machinists.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-09
ORLANDO REPORTED FAILING
Former Italian Premier Said to Have Been Unable to Organize New Min- tstry.

London, Feb. s.--(By Associated ress,)-Former Premier Orlando of Italy. who has been attempting to form a new cabinet in succession to the Bonomi ministry, has failed in his effort, according to nn Exchange Tel. egraph dispatch from Rome today. He visited King Victor Emanuel this forenoon, says the message. but de- clined any further effort to get to. gether a ministry owing 10 the hos tility of several groups in the cham Der of deputies.