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New Britain herald., 1922-12-15
ESSTKE BLOC OPENS
bpTEE ON PRESIDENT AND
'My SHIP SUBSIDY PLANS
Big LIQUOR Seizure
MADE On OAK Street
Wine, Alcohol and Other
= Stuff Taken-Three
Arrests Made

One OF the biggest seizures of wine
made In this city since the prohibi-
tion law went into effect was engi-
neered today by the local police, and
as result Louis Damon of 2S8 Oak
street was placed under arrest Da-
mon conducts n grocery store on Stan
.ley street. between Franklin and
Seymour streets. The raiding squad
consisted of Detective Sergeant Will
liam p. MeCue. Plainclothes Police
men John G. Stadler and Patrick
McAvay, and Policeman Edward kde-
ly, a member of the traffic squad.
Armed with search warrant, the
police searched Damon's home at 23S
Oak street and following the discovery
of seven barrels of alleged wine, Da-
mon was placed under arrest. A truck
belonging to the II. r. Walker Co. was
used to haul the stun to the police
headquarters.
Damon maintains that he owns only
a small amount of the wine. The re-
mainder, he claims, belongs to man
who lives nearby and whom he gave
permission to store the wine in his
cellar. Damon was released on a
bond of $500 for appearance in po-
lice court tomorrow morning.
Continuing the investigation Of the
Damon case, the raiding squad sue
ceeded In locating II gallons Of al
legged alcohol. seven kegs Of alleged
wine, barrel of mash, a still with a
gas stove arrangement and a box Of
raisins. The police claim to have Sc
cured evidence of liquor having been
kept at the premises of 500 Stanley
street, where Damon conducts a store.
This afternoon Detective Sergeant
McCue arrested ]. BalaYender OF 24b
Oak street. who 1t is alleged, is a part
owner OF some of the wine seized this
morning. Plainclothes Policeman
Stadler arrested Charles Jedzniak,
who it is alleged, is a part owner of
the store with Damon.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-15
3 CARS OF AUTOS
DERAILED, BURNED
Three Trainmen Also Injured In
Freight Wreck and Fire Near
Derby Early Today

Derby, Dec. 15.-Three railroad
employees were injured and three load
ed freight cars and caboose were
destroyed by q FIRE in derallment
one mile south Of Derby Junction ear
ly today on the Danbury division of
the N. Y, N, H. and H. railroad.
The fire was caused by the stove
In the caboose which was being dead
headed from Danbury to New Haven
with Ave railroad men aboard. The
men scrambled to safety when the
eaboose was derailed but the flames
spread quickly to the freight cars
which were loaded with automobiles
and general merchandise. The three
injured were taken to ST. Vincent's
hospital, Bridgeport, They are W. J..
Delaney, conductor, of Ponghkeepsie,
NJ. T., possible fractured leg; w, II.
Perry, trainman, Of Maybrook. n. r,
dislocated shoulder: T. Miller, train
man. of Middletown, N. Y, lacerated
hands.
Both tracks at the junction were
blocked by the burning cars for some
time but wreclking crews were called
to the scene and had cleared the line
at a. IN. The freight train which
contained 60 cars had locomotive
at both snds when the derailnent oc-
ncurred N NJ +
i5arisy firc \ department respond.
ed 10 4 call but was handicapped ~
tighting the flames as there was no
llydrant close BY.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-15
'CHRISTMAS TREE FUND
REACHES TOTAL OF S274'I 1
Veterans Of World War I'M
yited 10 Decorate Court
Of Honor

i Up to press time this afternoon,
$274 had been contributed toward the
expense OF buying, settling up and
decorating tho municipal Christmas
tree. a8 @t
The Chamber or Commerce reports
receiving $146 and the public arnuse-
nient commission reports fund Of
500 on hand. Readers of the
''Herald, have contributed s2S. AT
least $500 is necessary to defray the
cost or the project. Money may be
sent either to the Herald" the
aRecord," Chamber of Commerce,
Mrs. elise Traut, 240 Arch street. Or
Albert s.s Jourdan, 92 West Main
street. Y
The Christmas Tree committee OF
the Chamber OF Commerce has sent q
letter to Walter ]. Smith and Eddy
Glover posts inviting the members of
those organizations to participate IA
the observance by placing Christmas
wreaths at the Court Of Honor. The
letter follows;
American Legion, EddysGlover Post
Mr.. clifford Hefiberg, Secretary,
1870 Lincoln Street
New Britain, Conn.
Dear Sir: ~
At meeting Of the Christmas Tree
committee held last evening, II was
decided that this committee should
again decorate the Court of Honor
with Christmas wreathH.
II also seems 10 our committee that
il would Be most fitting and appro-
pirate to have the veterans Of the
walter j. Smith and Eddy-Glover
Posts march from some given place IN
the center OF the city, to be headed BY
the philharmonic band, to the Court
Of Honor and place the wreathsi this
procession to take place about 4:Se
o'clock on Sunday afternoon, Decein-
Der gath.
we will need at least one hundred
and twenty-five veterans to place these
wreaths
will your post assist N this honor
and how many veterans may We ex-
pect from your organization.
we will appreciate aH prompt re-
pjy a. possible and assure yut the
Chamber Of Commerce and Christmas
Tree committee viii be very grateful
for your courtesy
Yours very truly.
CHRIsTMAs TREE COM
New britain Chamber Of Commerce,
New Britain herald., 1922-12-15
UNITED STATES AHEAD
ONLY IN IlESTRDYERS
In Both Submarines and
Cruisers, British Navy
Is Stronger

I Washington, Dec. 15.-(By Associ-
ated Press)--A tabulation obtained
today In naval circles showing the
relatives positions of the British, Am
erican and Japanese navies in criis-
er and submarine strength apparently
shed light on the situation which led
the house appropriations committee
to propose that President Harding
negotiate an international agreement
to check competitive building tn
these types. .oa.
The figures credit Great Brita,n
with As light cruisers of the first line
built, building or projected, and ag-
gregating 206,4S tons; that United
States with 10 ships building, $4,000
tons; and Japan with ii ships built
and 21 building and projected, ag-
gregating 191, ,A50 tons. In addition
the list shows Great Britain to have
1S light cruisers Of the secohS Line
60. $50 tons, neither the United States
nor Japan being credited with any
ships in this classification.
In fleet submarines, Great Britain
Is credited with six of the first line,
III bpb Tt0lthIa BtA vi EAlE AESOhu 'AIA~'
1900 tons: and two building or pro-
jected, $500 tons; the United States
with three OF the first line built 1913
tons, none of the second line, three
building, 6,375 tons, and six additional
authorized but not under contract;
Japan with no feet submarines built
but three under construction, $500
tons.
In first line submarines other than
feet submarines Great Britain is
credited with AZ built, 33.740 toms
and six building. 5.550 tons; the Unit
ed States, with SO built, S7,120 tons,
80 building. 29.575 tons: Japan with
"a built, 23,538 tons: and one pro-
gram Of Is building, 13,4s0 tons; and
a second building program Of rs ves-
sells tonnage unknown.
While the tables showed decided
American inferinrity in light cruisers
the United States has a distinct ad-
vantage In full line destroyers with
gB5 built against t7s for Great Brit
ain and 6s for japan. six new de-
stroyers are given on the British
building program none on the Ameri-
can and ss on She japanese.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-15
TwO-Alarm Fire On Vest Mdin 81.
AtMOOn Causes Damage Of $4,000
Blaze Starts in Cellar of Block At Corner of Lincoln
Street, Works Up Quickly

One of the most stubborn fires that
the local fire department has had 10
contend with. was discovered at 1895
o'clock this afternoon in block
owned by |. Kolodney at 42b West
Main street An alarm was turned in
from Box 1i3 at the corner of West
Main and Lincoln streets aud three
minutes later, when 1t was seen that
the fire was OF serious proportions, a
second alarm was rung in, bringing
all city fire fighting apparatus to the
scene. with the exception of Engine
Company No. s.
The fire was discovered in the eel
lar of the block, which, on the first
floor, is occupied by the Economy
Grocery store and a tailorshop con-
Quoted by Costenza g. Garliardi. The
blaze Is believed to have originated
New Britain herald., 1922-12-15
TAKE BUYING POWER .
FROM SCHOOL BOARD.
Sweeping Amendment 10 Charter
Drafted by Corporation Counsel
INCLUDES PURCHASE OF SITES
Radical Departure From Present
Practices Proposed -- Police Lose
Plea for Right TO Appeal From De-
cisions OF Commission.

Disputing any claim that the dele
eating of purchasing power of the
school district to a purchasing agent
would be optional with the school
committee, Judge John II. Kirkham at
a meeting of the charter revision COM
mittee last night, submitted a pro-
posed amendment to the charter
which would require the school board.
as we'll as all others boards and COM
missions, to buy through purchas-
ing agent provided the city sees At to
name such an official. .,
At the last meeting of the charter
revision committee, Judge B. r. Gaff-
ney, chairman Of the school commit
tee, asserted that the state instructs
the local committees TO provide for
the education of children, this to In
clude the securing of such materials
as are necessary for their education
He felt that the delegating of pur-
chasing power was one that the school
committee would be called upon to
decide. s,..% .s
In addition to the purchase Of sup
plies, which II the amendment is
adopted viii be required of the agent
the school committee may delegate tc
him the right to purchase Or contract
for the purchase Of land for school
purposes and to contract for the erec-
tion and equipment OF school build
Iings and to purchase the material Tor
building and equipment.
Wording of Proposed Amendment
The proposed amendment to the
charter follows:
section III. OF an act amending the
charter Of the City Of New Britain,
approved June s, 1921, IA amended ~
read All follows;
section IIs All purchases AZ saISd ISd
contracts for supplies, materials,
aoosla and 4taarehanalsa fer The yaTfr
Gus city commissions and city depart
rnents ana the consolidated school
district Of New Britain exceeding IN
amount minimum sum, to be fixed
L CONTINUED on Page s2b Sss
New Britain herald., 1922-12-15

Bills to the amount OF about $500,
contracted by the committee ar-
ranging for the observance o. Arrais-
tice day this year, which have been
turned over FOR payment by the city,
viii not be paid by the city, Mayor a.
nj paonessa asserted this morning.
IN the fIrst place. the mayor stated
there Is no money with which to pay
these accounts, and in the second
place the city would not pay even Z
there Was money enough he added.
Relative 10 published statements
quoting Chairman George Dyson e
anyinr that he had an agreement With
The mayor by which the city was e
assume she bllia, the mayor said he
reeafled no such agreement.
Mayer Fa6nsssa viii arrange :
meeting this afternoon with Chair
mar ayson and Chairman Il. 6. Jack
aan 81 tie unhilc arnusements rsm=
Uftsi5n. i lad bctn planned % ps7
New Britain herald., 1922-12-15
king george URGES
GET-TOGETHER move
Says Cooperation of Ma
tions Alone Can Stabilize
European Chaos

London, Dec. II tBy the Assoclat-
cd Press) King George In his speech
for the prorogatlon DC parliament to-
day stressed the need for the econ
onlic rehabilitation Of Europe, assrrt-
ing that the task of restoring, eondl-
tions that would be favorable 10
economic stability was causing desp
concern and could only be overcome
by cooperation among the. nations
primarily affected III N
The question OF unemployment
which has sfsen rise I'd ao much
heated tiabate iii the house nt COM
Mons, received special consideration
In the speech. Tht. King stated that
the government would 90 all IN its
power to aileviate the conditions
against which the laaborites have pro-
tested.
The king expressed the hope that
the Lausanne conference would soon
be able to solve the problems affect.
ing peace in the Near East
The king in his speech said:
'.aA discussion or problems affecting
the peace in the Near East is pro-
cscding at Lausanne ana 1 earnestly
trust that 4 satisfactory solution will
shortly he reached. 5
"1'he execution of the treaty of
peace with Germany has again been
the subject of conversations between
my ministers and the ministers of
the allied powers These CONVERSE
ticns will be resumed at Paris at an
early date.
,'The task Of restoring conditions
fay orable to economic stability N,
europe continues 10 give me deep
concern. The difficulties are great
and complex, and can only be over
come BY patient and sincere co-opera-
ton between the nations primarily
affected.n
George Lanabury, ali the leader
of the labor "iie9 9hards," attempted
to block the proceedings but the move
proved a weak one. 1t resulted mere
" In the opponents 10 the proroga-
tlon being SO completely bowled over
by learned and humorously-deliy
cred ruling by the speaker that Mr..
Lansbury speedily submitted and
even thanked the speaker LoE LIh1
manner in which the latter had dealt
with the point.
" have given my assent 10 the
measures for the anal enactment pr
the constitution w the Irish Free
state and FOR the consequent necessary
provisions 1t Ii my earnest prayer
that the passing Of the measures may
mark the inauguration Of period Of
prosperity and concord both for fre-.
land and Great Britain.
"Act has been passed TO continue
and extend the measures already
taken to improving trade and my min-
listers will continue to examine with
great care ell possible measures for
dealing with unemployment
"The condition OF the agricultural
Industry which unfortunately IL pass
ine through d period of serious DEL
preston, ID receiving careful con-
sideration from my ministers afd ]
hope means may be found to alleviate
some OF the difficulties confronting
both farmers and iahoferH9
e.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-15

under Q stairway leading TO the tailor
shop, and II spread 80 quickly to the
grocery store and the partitions lead
Ing to the upper foor. that when the
flremen arrived, the lower part of the
building was In flames. The firemen
did excellent work and managed to
keep the damage confined to the low
er part of the building although there
Is considerable smoke damage done to
the upper part of the structure. The
estimated damage is $4,000.
During the course of the fire. Hose
man Richard Forsythe was injured
when falling glass struck him on the
back of the hand, infiicting q painful
wound. He was attended by NJ. r..
]. Mann. The accident happened
when one OF his fellow fire fighters
broke out a window to allow the
smoke to escape.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-15
NURSE BURNED 10 DEATH
Nine Families Bfrned ont and Pron-
erty Ioss i siso.00O IN Had Fire n
Montreal Apartment House.

Montreal. Decs iss--Mise Eva Me-
GInnls, trained nurse, lost her life
in q arc which destroyed the Corinth-
ian apartments early today Nine
families ID the block had narrow es.
eapes from the flames which orig
MATED IN a basement explosion Of
unknown origin. i biinding snow
storm and near zero weather ham
pefed the iiremens The damage was
estimated at t1HD.800
New Britain herald., 1922-12-15
80 49,. Is alInnt

Washington, Dee 10, tBy Asso-
ciated Press Although stats de-
lpartment officials confirmed today the
4 London announcement that Afnbass8-
dor Harvey had been called home
FOR consultation they declined 10
make any explanation MS TO the speel-
fic questions Secretary Hughes desired
10 discuss with him
4 Ins the absence of I'LL ofFiciai explain
alton the impression gained currency
that Mr. Harvey had been called to
Washington III connection with thu
situation as 10 German repsrationa
now threatening rupture between
Great Britain md France.
U0nfers With German.
DIR. Otto Wiedfeldt, the German am
bassador. conferred at length today
with Secretary Hughes, but no infors
NATION was available as 20 whether
their Conversation tonehed on rapnra-
ltlons or took coenizance ,t the seft-
ous economic situation III clermany Fes
ltiectea hI reports received tbFunEh
oifleial American trade chilnneie
Tire call of the German envoy come
ins just before tho usual Friday eab4.
linei meeting pas Regarded as poes
sibte Indication thnt the president ann
hls Official family might have desisa
lto have begnre them At once Ell avail
lable information IS 20 precise eondi-
Itlons. fl Germany as they relate e
the problem of repafafiofis pasnienta
Anxious % Aid
It has been stated Ia admipisif9
tion circles here that the Washlngi5a.
regards the repRfatipna
dihlsultv aa me most acute of fira
peaa problems today and q ahzoHs
% azaid anp aia tuwafd ssttisaea
.thsf it could properly extend
New Britain herald., 1922-12-15
POOR ARE GOUGED
BY UNSCRUPULOUS
DEALERS in COAL
Russell Is So Advised and To-day
Plans to Bring Criminal Action
Where Charges Are Proved
STATEWIDE PROBE OF
CONDITIONS UNDER WAY

First Step in Drive for Protection OF
Public Is to Insist That law ReIa-
tive to Weight BE Lived Up to, IN
Order to Protect Buyers Against
Fraud--Fuel Administrators Advises
How to Get Fuel.
Hartford, Dec. 1S.-Following ~
ceipt OF information from various
local fuel administrators of Connects
cut pt instances whereby the poor.
especially i'd the larger cities, sssre
being gouged BY unscrupplons coal
dealers, a conference was held here
between Thomas w Russell, State
Fuel Administrator: Charles w. jay
nes deputy administrator, and
Thomas r. Fagan, deputy superinten-
dent of state police in charge of the
department Of weights and measures,
announcement was made that steps
would be taken Immediately to bring
ETIHlAflAI dEtlUH ABALISp GOhi uSA4CEa Al
certain localities against whom COM
plants have already been made.
Investigation Ordered
Following the conference Mr.. Eagan
said an investigation would be started
Immediately In every locality Of the
state with the cooperation OF local
sealers Of weights and measures
whenever possible, whereby the poor
would be protected against fraud.
II believe" said Mr.. Russell that
those who because OF their financial
condition are forced to buy coal In
small quantities are those who have
suffered the most as result of the
present embarrassing fuel situation,
and / intend that the poor shall be
protected, no matter at what expen-
diture Of time, and win ask for the
limit In the way OF fines for fraudu-
lent coal dealers,
Mr.. Russell today called attention
to the provisions OF Chapter 24s of
the Public acts OF 1911 whereby 1t Is
required that the weight be stamped
on all bags of coal when sold in small
lots and that a weight slip Issued by
s(Continued on Page S3l NJ
New Britain herald., 1922-12-15
MRS. KENNEY DIES.

Hartford, Dec. 15s-Mrs. Sara
Thompson Kenney, widow Of Major
John c, Kenneg and president OF the
lCnnnectIcnt Indian association 30
years i. former state regent of the
IConnecticpt society, Daughters Of the
American Revolution, former vice.
regent Of the national society Of
Daughters Of the American Revolu-
tion. member Of the Connecticut so
ciety Of Colonial DANES and Of The
Connecticut society Of Mayhower De-
scendants, died &C her home No, 30
Farmington avenue yesterday after
noon. She had been 81 ten weeks
New Britain herald., 1922-12-15
SENSATIONAL HOLD-UPS
Darby, Pa, Bank Clerk Robbed Of
$4,000 PayrolI---14 Locked in
Vanlt, $4,000 stolen.

Philadelphia, Dec. 15.---seven men
In an automobile, robbed the book
keeper Of the First National Bank of
Darby of $4,000 today while he was
taking the weekly payroll to FEELS and
Co., soap manufacturers. Harry Nc
Kee, the bookkeeper, was shot in the
cheek and was taken to a hospital.
The bandits escaped In q motor car.
Mckee was being driven in an auto
mobile to the Fels plant. The ban
dts blocked the street with their car
Caddo, Okla, Dec. l5.--Five men
held up the Caddo state bank here
shortly before noon, locked IA per-
sons In the vault ,and escaped in a
large motor car with approximately
$1,000 In Liberty bonds
New Britain herald., 1922-12-15
sllry Note Offer Is
T0 BE DyersuEscribed

alhgion. DEC. rs. over-sub-
81 the recently announced
offering Of treasury notes
iacates, vas assured today as
snry began disbursements Of
dollars in redemption Of Vic
eiee cancellation Of maturing
'es OF Indebtedness and GER
interest," payments. Fl
New Britain herald., 1922-12-15
MOONSHINER KILLED
Prohibition ofEicers Report Shooting
OF Famous Ballard in Kentucky
Brother Is Wounded.

Lexington, KY, Dec 15,--Prohibi-
tion Director Sam Collins has re-
ceiyed word today that Bob Ballard,
leader OF the Menifee county moon
shine gang sought for the Staying Of
two federal oficers last week was
killed in an early morning battle with
20 prohibition agents today. Guy Cole,
prohibition agent was slain in the
clash, the report said. Charles Bal
lard, also sought, was wounded.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-15
CITY Refuses to Pay Amistiice Day
Bills; No Agreement, Mayor Says
Finance Committee Holds Up Alderman ] G. JOhnsOn's
Charge As Voting Machine Mechanic

the expenses SO far as possible out
al the public srnusenenta commits
slon's funds. but the mayor also OBJ
fscta 60 this procedure
The finance committee has held up
payment Of this bill, IL has alau held
np a bill Of Alderman ,. @. johnson.
who Is voting machine mechanic
seeking 10 cents an hour Tor his
time and SO for the use Of bis auto
mobile.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-15
Rye Whiskey Served i'm
Nursing Bottles. RepOFt

Boston. Dec. 5,--Investigation by
a federal grand jury or a report pub
lished today that rye whiskey was
served In nursing bottles at the an
nnal dinner OF the New England
roadbnilders' association In the Hotel
Somerset last night will be asked by
Prohibition Enforcement Director
Elmer Potter.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-15
LsFollette Launches
A,ck, Claiming Har-
'ur's Attempt to Force
,ssure Is Challenge
ssHIs Turning Over
I.ule's Money for Bene-
n Favored Interests.

s.vton. Dec. 15.--0pening the
1sthe progressive bloc against
,,,iristratlon shipping bill. SEN
..rollette, republican. Wiscon-
.,sretl In the senate today that
.sg,re '4s contrary to the ex-
IN of the American people
:, tbe action of the president
SPONSORS in attempting to
4. massage at this time is an
thalenge to the people and a
y. u the trust imposed by the
Il their delegated representa-
sfriticizes President.
wisconsin senator denounced
\, n hitter terms, criticized the
.nt ana Chairman Iasker OF
s,Sning board in sharp language
.ssd the arguments made by
.s.,,tiye in his message to con-
s,gine enactment of the legis-
ma charged Mr.. Lasker with
made a highly improper pro-
si,a order to obtain the support
xshized labor.
Calls 1t Worst Bill. 49,.
Il not believe that a worse bill
,sis ever came before the senate
I,n,ted states for it's consid-
M asserted. ut represents
NY tbat has been repeatedly re-
Sy the people OF this country
sablic opinion of the country is
'hslmingiy opposed to it today
simply means turning over the
Y property to favored interests
IN cents on the dollar and a
4 millions of dollars levied an
Il order to pay a. subsidy to
no take the ships practically
IN It means millions Of dol
X tax refunds to the shipping
ass, d
Many Arc Opposed. ,
sanator enumerated a long ltst
n and labBF orsnl lzations or
sSs blil and I'd ne was
,s II make the statement that
.lsaFths 81 the American peo-
n scne on record as opposed TO
sabsidy. He added that the
m we're unanimously opposed to
III discussing the attitude OF
X gaia that ''in a manner shall
how take occasion to- character
|rhslrman Lasixer sought to win
import of the working people
NV measure, =.
Scntent myself" he continued.
N the statement that Chairman
IN sought 4 conference with
|R Gompers. president Of the
'Scan Federation of Labor and
highly improper proposal to
It6p of labor officials, that they
.iard the will and the interests
ill membership and support the
Ihg bill. ...g
Praises Labor.
ms ccnference took place on
ls ana / In washington. Chair
tasker then and there, ! am IN
NJ. cffered to withdraw certain
aonn III the pending bill dealing
IIaborif he could thereby induce
Abof organizations to abate their
Ation to the BILL. : ~
ii II We said the everlasting
81 the representatives OF the
Iius men of this country that
spurned this bare-faced pro-
aalrman Lasker found he could
.uy American labor