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New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
FORMER FEDERAL MEN ARE
HELD IN WET CONSPIRACY
Fred Counts and Brother of Cleveland
and F,y-Statc Director Shearer
Among Those Held,

Cleveland May 26.-Fred Counts,
former federal prohibition agent for
the Cleveland district and his brother,
Attorney \. Frank Counts were ar
rested today on indictments charging
conspiracy to violate the Nolstcad act
and to defraud the government by oh.
structing prohibition enforcement.
Joseph A. Shearer, former federal
prohibition director for Ohio, and
Samuel A. Hoskins, politician, of
southern Ohio We're arrested on the
same charges rs they arrived here
from Columbus.
The Counts brothers are involved
in allegations OF protection given by
members of the Auerbach alcohol rinc
which refer 10 tens of thousands of
dollars said TO have been paid for an.
proval of permits for withdraway of
alcohol The officials who approx cd
the permits. according tn the indict.
ments knew that the alcohol Was
being disposed of for beverage pur-
poses instead OF in the manufacture or
hair tonic, toilet waters and lotions.
The charges are based ,on the re-
rent "milion dollar Auerbach al. |
sohol conspiracy which resulted i'm |
The sentence TO the federal peniten- |
.iary az atlanta for six six men. in
,luding Louis and Abraham Auerbach
ind Attorney Samuel Rembrandt of
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
Important Arrest.

New York, May 26.-~Assistant u.
S. Attorney Clark today announced
that Rex n Sheldon, arrested in Nor
folk yesterday in connection with
rum smuggling Oft the Virginia capes,
was the most precious scoundrer' in
the bootlegging case in which the
Lamontagne brothers. society liquor
dealers were involved.
Sheldon, Mr. Clark declared, was
one of the important "tixers" used by
the Iamontagnes as an intermediary
between themselves and the authori-
ties.
The four Lamontagne brothers.
Montague, Rene, William and Morgan.
owners of the Green River Distilling
Co. Eminence Djstilling Co. and A.
Lamontagne Sons. pleaded guilty of
conspiracy to violate the Volstead act
February and were given Jail SEN
tences ranging from two to four
months.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
f0RESTERS MEET
Triennial Convention of High Court
Is Being Held at Willimantic Today
Good Reports.

Wiliimantic, May 26.--The triennial
convention of the high court of Con-
necticut Independent Order of For
esters. opened in the town hall today
with high Grand Chief Ranger Law
renee A. Walsh of Hartford in the
chair. Mayor c. A. Gates gave a well
come. The report of high secretary
James A. Hines of Waterbury showed
a membership Of Lisa as compared
with 1857 in 1920. In spite Of a de-
creased membership the IS courts and
five companion courts were declared
to be in a healthy condition. The
amount of benefits paid out in three
years was S62.41T.
Among the visitors were w. RI.
Hunter, supreme chief ranger and
Harvey Lloyd, assistant supreme chief
ranger of Toronto; High Chief Ranger
c. +. Bradley of New Hampshire
High Chief Ranger Ephraim Greenier
of Rhode Island and High Chief Ran
ger Joseph NJ, Baum of New York.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
BRITAIN WON'T BREAK
Government Definitely Decides That
Remaining Points in Dispute Can
BE SmOOthed Out.

BY The Associated Press.
London, May &c. - Great British
has decided that there shall be no
break with Russia 1t is held in dip
lomatic circles that while the last
note from Moscow is in some respects
not wholly satisfactory, the remaining
points in the dispute with the soviet
government are susceptible of solution
by negotiation.
The Baldwin government IL is
known desires to begin its career
hampered by as few international
problems and controversial political
issues as possible II Leonid Krassin,
the soviet representative here, sue
ceeds in having the Moscow govern
ment compromise on Lord Curzon's
demand for the withdrawal
of the Russian political agents abroad
whose actions have offended Great
Britain it is believed the British for
eign secretary will inform NJ. krassin
that Great Britain is disposed 10 dis
cuss the whole subject OF Anglo Rus
sian relations.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
PRINCIPAL AT N. B. H. 5.
BANS BALLOON DANCE
Mr.. Slade Objects to Plans
of Social Committee at
Class Day

When announcement was made >a
dance in the Senior High school audi
torium yesterday afternoon that a
balloon dance" would be held and
male students would be furnished
with balloons to tie about the ankles
Of their lady partners, Principal l.. p.
Slade prohibited the carrying out OF
the social committees plan. As re-
suit the social continued. but without
balloon dance"
The incident took place at a dance
held in conjunction with the annual
class day carnival. The pupils were
apparently well pleased with the pros
poets of the dance in which each
couple make an effort TO break the
balloon carried by other couples.
those whose balloon is broken being
required to retire from the hoor. A
prize Is awarded the couple last TO
leave the floor, Principal Slade did
not feel, however, that such an event
was in keeping with proper discipline
for school dance.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
Secretary DENLY Sounds
Warning in Address to
Graduating Class at
Naval College Today
Wants No Excessive Arma.
ment, But Feels That
Country Must Re Amply
Prepared for Emergencies

Newport, q l.. MAY Warning
ths, the navy mus, be KEEP, ready for
defense in a world full Of MANAGE"
was given hy Secretary DENLY In an
address today % the graduating ola~
Of the Naval War College, AZ no
time In the nations history. he added
mad there hesn greater need for
close study of naval science and
earnest devotion 10 duty"
1T IL n day when naval strength
is yitally necessary and . full grasp
by naval officers of world rosstbiii-
ties highly important" Mr.. DENLY
continued I'VE think IN terms Of
hope for continued peace: NE strive
through diplomacy, backed by power
TO keep that desired peaoa hut We
must not he blind 20 facts
Wars Involve Others
I'VE know now beyond preadvsn.
turc that war between great powers
or groups OF powers will always In
volve many other nations. and we
cannot say with certainty that such
war may not come at any time. There
need he M demand for excessive arm
ament. There will he none for great
increase OF our present establishment
made by the navy department at the
coming session of congress. We shall
ask for additional cruisers. allowed
under the treaty for the limitation of
We shall ask for addi-
tional light draft gunboats the vital
need OF which Is being demonstrates
every day: and we shall ask for GER
tain submarines and airplanes.
Asks Nothing Extrayagant
There will be nothing extravagant
in our recommendation TO congress,
and we hope to be able to keep the
appropriations approSimate-
~ within the limits reached last year.
While, therefore. we do not anticipate
the need OF great building program.
be in constant readiness for effective
use"
The secretary referred to such con-
troversies between branches of the
service as that between advocates OF
aviation and the capital ship as often
Unnecessary and misleading"
There should be no belittling OF
he scope and power of the various
arms of our sea force" he declared,
no exaggeration of one at the cost
Of another"
Discussing what he conceived to be
he essential quality of leadership In
he naval office Secretary DENLY said:
Leadership not alone implleS -.
pacity to fight ships and men, to tn
'pire enthusiasm but It also implies
and understanding,
Il hope to see still closer con-
act between commissioned and en-
listed men. 1t will result In benefit to
10Th. Personally, believe that with
n sound limits, the fewer courts
martial and other punishments, the
letter. happy ship is 1 good Ship
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
new BRITAIN'S ACCIDENT
RECORD WORST In STATE
Statistics for Week Ending May ~,
Compiled In Hartford show
rs Collisions,

Considering its size, number of
automobiles registered and the citys
population, New Britain had the
worst record for automobile accidents
In the state last week, according to
report which has been made by the
statistical bureau of the state auto
mobile commission
There were Is accidents serious
enough to require a report TO the
police department Three of the ac-
cidents resulted in personal injuries,
10 were between two automobiles
three between automobiles and trolley
cars and the others between various
other objects.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
GET FALSE ALARM MEN
Two Bridgeport Young Men Arrested
and Held Pending Examination as
TO Mentality.

Bridgeport, May 26.---The police
department today asked for a continu-
ance of one week in the cases of
Robert kissen, 20, and George Gle
mann, 10, arrested yesterday for
ringing in false alarms. 1t is desired to
have each examined as to his mental
condition.
Both have told stories of their ex-
ploits and seem to have taken a great
deal of pleasure in what they did. II
was kissen who called up the police
department and asked for appoint
ment as q detective or to be given the
800 reward offered for Information
as TO the ringing in of the alarms.
Bonds of $1,000 We're fixed for each
OF the accused.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
w. H. Vanderbilt to Wed
q Year Old Society Girl

New York, May cG.--The engage
ment of William II. Vanderbilt, son
Of the late Alfred Gwynne Wander
bilt, a victim OF the Iusitania sinking,
to Miss Emily ONeil Davies has been
announced by her mother Mrs. Fred
erick Martin Davies of this city and
Newport The fiance Is u years old
the only son of Alfred Gywnnc van
derbit by his first marriage with Miss
Elsie French, now Mrs. Paul tltz-
Simons. He served with the navy in
the world war, and only two weeks
ago returned from trip around the
world with his mother and sterfather.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
STEAMERS COLLIDE
Vessel Bound For Canada Runs Into
Freig'hter in River Clyde, But no
lives Arc Lost,

BY The Associated Press
Glasgow, May 26,--rhe steamship
Metagama, bound from Glasgow for
Quebec and Montreal with l100 pas
sengers was in collision today with the
British freighter Baron Vernon. The
freishter was seriously damaged and
the liner only slightly so. Some of
the freighter's crew had remarkable
escapes,
Tho collision occurred in the river
Clyde, The Baron Vernon was beach
ed near Dumbarton and the Metaga-
ma returned to Glasgow with her port
bow damaged nine feet above the
water line. 1t Is expected repairs will
take several days. The freiehter had
n cargo of ore from Balboa.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
WHITFIELD is SIGHTED
strongly Armed Posses Reported Clos
ing in on slayer of Cleveland Ppiicc-
mau---sirest LIKELY Soon.

Madison, Wis. May e6.--John l..
Whitfield sought as the murderer of
Dennis Griffin. Cleveland policeman
was sighted hy a member of a Madi-
son posse this morning whom he ran
out Of a grove near MacFarland. no
lice headquarters was notified
Five large posses in 20 automobiles
are closing in on the man believed to
be the hard pressed fugitive.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
FRENCH FIRING SQUAD ENDS
CAREER OF SABOTAGE KING
Albert Schlageer Executed Today, Had Admitted Blow
ing Up Railroad Tracks and Bridges

faltcring1s to his death. Ton shots
were fired at him.
Besides sabotage, SchlaEeter. a for
mer Prussian officer, was convicted by
a French court-martial Of espionage
and association with criminals He
admitted he had blown up railroad
tracks and bridges. The French re-
sarded him as chief Of the murder
gangs which have been CARRYING on a
campaign of terror against the occu-
patton of the Ruhr.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
BoAA. xTE TO ACT
AS MEMBERS SEE FIT
Police and Fire Commits.
sions Not Hampered by
Civil Service Rules


Gov, tharles Templ"'on has signed
the ON making ehseilNf new amend
msnts TO the ehartsr OF the city OF
New Rrithln' ana, WITH HE elimlna-
toh hf rlFll service examinations TOR
admission To ana advancement m the
police ana hre departments u Is now
possible TOR the ponce BOARD 10 Hn-
point hNe new regular palrolmen
from thc supernhfherhfs ranks with
out fnrther physieal or mental exam
inations; Also the hre department ia
IN "a POSITION 10 ele'ato member OF
inc department TO capthlhey 10 MI
the vacancy caused bF the appoint
ment OF deputy Ihiel Micndei Souney,
ana IN the event thai a lieutenant Is
advanced which is neleNed likely,
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
Cunningham Is Opposed
To Farmer-LabOr Merger

Tes Mones, Ia, May 26,-F. H
Cunningham. appointed as the dirt
farmer" of tho federal reserve board.
is opposed TO a farmer labor combine
in politics he said at a luncheon to-
day TN his honor. Although he will
represent farmer groups on the re-
serve board. he said he would seek no
more advantage for agricultural in.
terests than they deserve
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
VIEWS OF FOREIGN
GOVTS. ON DRY Flaw
Five Powers Have Formally hOtl'
lied State Department
THREE Mile LIMIT ISSU
Zach Natiee Cslis Attention Ga in,
rnnYeRienresh Resulting From Rui,
,ng and Points b. International IsN
Provisions,

Washington, MAY sh,--Fiye foreign
sax.rnments already have made
s-yn 10 the state department their
iinm Ia regard IA the recent sn.
~ court ruling against the pres
eneo NJ liquor On foreign ships inside
the three mile limit,
Resides me communication reeaiv.
81 Yesterday from the British am.
hassy, the department has received
the views nf the Spanish government
also In writing and the attitude of the
French, Italian and Dutch govern
ments nave been presented orally 10
Secretary HnGhea
In substance II was said TODAY ~
the depa rtment, the Ave countries
take the same position In calling AT.
tentien to the Inconvenience" result.
inc from the court decision and also
point out that freedom OF information,
al commercial intercourse is threaten
cd II heretofore recognized practices
of comfy between nations In this re.
gard are abandoned,
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
Dandelion Wine Refuse
Clogs Detroit Sewers

Detroit. May 26.-So much dande.
lion wine is being made in Detroit
that additional men are needed 10
handle the garbage tonnage Increased
by dumping of dandelion mash in
cans, according TO Joseph A. Martin.
commissioner of public works. Nearly
every block has a garbage can Allied
with mash, collectors report.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
MNsIsY BUYS PAPERS

New York. May 2e.-Frank A.
Munsey has purchased the New York
Globe and Commercial Advertiser. II
was announced today. The Globe is
one Of the oldest newspapers In the
country being in its 1soth year. Mr..
Munsey owns the New York Herald.
the Sun and the Evening Telegram.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
Makes Confession.

Norfolk, Va, May 20, Federal pro-
hihition agents today were running
down evidence of a gigantic liquor
smuggling syndicate following the
arrest here Yesterday Of william l.,
Hurwell. alias William T.. Baker. who
they said confessed that he was nper-
gting as agent FOR an organization
controlling the fleet of rum runners
which has been of tho Virginia eapes
for the last week.
Burwell, his wife. and Rex u. Shell
don, all OF New York. were arrested
yesterday at a local hotel.
Big Roundup Likely.
Warrants for their arrest charged
them with unlawfully eonspiring TO
smugGle and transfer intoxicating IL
quor into tho United states.
The authorities said today they eX-
pected TO round up members OF a 81.
gantic liquor smuggling ring with i'm
portant branches IN New York. Can
ada, London, Scotland and the Ber-
mudas. They said they had evidence
that "a men composed the syndicate.
the majority OF them representing
large financial interests.
Use British Flag.
Burwell told prohibition authori-
ties they said, that the feet controlled
by his organization was composed Of
four vessels-the Istar. the Cartoua.
the Strandhill and the schooner Mary
Beatrice, all of them operating under
the British flag.
Five or six thousand cases of i'm
ported liquor are believed to have
been sent to Washington in two
weeks, dry agents said, most Of It by
means Of small speed boats. The en-
tire cargo OF the rum fleet. according
to the authorities. was intended for
delivery 10 Washington m time for
the Shrine convention there In June.
Had $4,000 Cases.
Tho 1star, one of the rum runners
which appeared off the capes last
week, after leaving the Jersey coast
and was Joined there later by other I
craft of the fleet, was said to have /
on board $4,000 cases of liquor from
Glasgow, According TO the story told F
the authorities the Istar has succeed
ed in discharging a large part of her
cargo.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
Negro Held for Assault
In Bonds Put at $4,000

Ellington, Conn, May a6.--Bernsrd
Johnson, IL. negro. charged with as
ssult on Ruth Maynard. IA. last Tues.
day afternoon was bound over TO the
superior court of Tolland county in
bonds of $4,000 by Justice of the
reace II. L. Hamilton today. After
the alleged assault some so or 70 per.
sons gathered and the state police
were called from the Stafford barracks
TO hunt the young girls assailant
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26

By The Associated Press.
Duesseldorf. May 26.-Albert Schla-
geter was executor by FrenCh h
troops today for sabotage on rail-
roads in the occupied region and other
offenses. He was shot IN stone
quarry II ar n cemetery and his body
was dcliv.tG forth to the cemetery
authorities. This is the first eNecu-
ton In the occupied zone.
Schlagetcr Was escorted TO the
quarry Dy two priests and went un-
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
Rochester Firemen Still
Pouring Water Into Ruins

Rochester, \. Y, May 16.---Fircmen
today are still pouring streams of
water upon the ruins of the plant of
the +. r. Rae Oil Co.. which was de-
stroycd last night in a spectacular
blaze. Damage was estimated at
S250,000 Several persons were hurt
but none seriously. The fire started
after a triple explosion lifted the Gov
ers off several big oil tanks. Flames
spread rapidly to other containers and
to buildings. In ell. 1s buildings were
lost
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
help! COP KIDNAPPED,
IMPRISONED AT N. B. H. s.
Traffic Officer tWoodcnD Missing
More Than Week, Turns Up at
Glass bay Exercises

The mystery OF the missing silent
traffic officer has been solved at last.
Over Il week ago the dummy" dis
appeared from its accustomed place
on the corner OF Rockwell avenue
and Franklin Square and its fate has
been a subject OF much speculation
Until yesterday when the class day
exercises at the High school we're
under way when il put in an appear
ance.
The truth was revealed yesterday
when several students of the senior
class broke down and confessed that
under cover Of darkness they had
taken both traffic posts and hid them
for the play. 1t was all for art, so
no harm was done, they reasoned.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
Half Million Is Given
For New Lab. at Harvard

Kansas City, Mo-, May Gam
nouncement of gift of $500. 900 TO
Harvard university by Edward Nal
linckrodt OF st. Louis was made yes
terday afternoon al the 25th annual
neeting Of the associated Harvard
cubs here Mr.. Mallinckrodt.
chemical manufacturer. gave the
money TO he used in the erection OF a
new chemical laboratory.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
Boy Bicyclist Absolved
In Bridgeport Fatality

Bridgeport, May 26.--John Robin
sky, 10. who as he rode a bicycle in
Stamford week ago struck and
knocked down Joseph Manger, "A,
causing the latter to die from a frac
tured skull is absolved from criminal
responsibility In finding by Coroper
rhelan todN.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
WEATHER oITInoK

Washington. May 26.-Weather out
look for the week beginning Monday
in North Atlantic states: Cloudy first
Of week with proba bility of showers
crrr south portion generally fair
thereafter. until latter part when
showers are nrobable temperature
normal or slightly below.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
E. E. NEAL WORKS MANAGER
AT STEEL AND BEARING SHOP
Gun Expert Returns tO Marlin Rock.
well Corporation After Absence
Of Two Years

Plainyille, May 2e.--Elmer f.. Neal,
widely known gun and ball bearing
manufacturer has returned to the
Marlin Rockwell Corporation after an
absence Of two years TO assume his
new duties as works manager of the
standard Steel and Bearings Incor-
porated at Plainyille. Conn.
Mr.. Neal will be remembered as di-
recting the manufacture of guns dur
ing the war for the Marlin Rockwell
Corporation when this corporation
captured all prizes offered for the
greatest production of guns in a limit
ed time
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
CRISIS AT LAUSANNE
Ismet PaSlla Gives No Intimation of
What He viii Tell Conference and
Feeling Is Uncertain.

BY The Associated Press.
Lausanne, May 26.--1smet Pasha
gave no inkling of the Turkish posi-
ton on the threatening Greco Turkish
reparation problem prior to the ses-
sion of the conference set for $3.50
o'clock this afternoon and the general
uncertainty created II tense atmo-
sphere.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
prRsTERs SAN.

New York. May ?s--The debating
team of Columbia college. champions
Of tho eastern intercollegiate dehat-
ing league. sail on the Scythia today
to meet Cambridge on June s. OK
ford June ! and the University Of
.ondon June L.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
HARDING TO SPEAK.

Washington. May 26.--President
Harding will deliver the principal ad-
dress at tho Memorial Day services at
Arlington National cemetery. thereby
following custom he established
during his first year in office.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
Erparation Talk

ST The Associated Press.
London, May e6.-It is stated tlSt
the federation of German Industrial
lists has informed the German govern
ment that the members of the fedora
ton arc prepared to give the requisite
guarantees for international loans for
reparation purposes. says dispatch
to Reuters from Berlin today.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
GuLr TO CANADA FLIGHT.

Houston. Tex. May 26-Iieut. Hsr.
rison G. Crockcr of Kelly field,
hopped off from Ellington field here
ct S:21 a. m. central standard time)
for his proposed nonstop Gulf TO
Canada flight. He expects 20 land
near Detroit by y. m.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
HORNSBY IS LOVER AS
WELL AS BALL PLAYER
So Declares Irate Husband,
Who Says "Roge" Broke
Up His Home

st. Louis, May 26--Rogers Hornshy
star second baseman for the 81. Louis
Nationals, declines to discuss the case
of John 4. Hine, automobile sales
man. who filed petition In the court
Of domestic relations here In which
Hornsby Is named as having broken
lp Hines home.
Hearing on the petition which asks
that IL divorce granted Mrs. Janette
Pennington iTine, 23. several months
ago, he set aside on the grounds that
IL was obtained b. fraud. was con-
tinued until next Friday.
A love letter signed "Roge" and
purported to have been written by
FOR Hine. fIine testified that his
former wife had admitted TO him that
Hornsby was the author of the mis-
sive and that his attorneys have all
the proof In the world" that the ball
player wrote tho letter.
My attorneys have telegrams
which were sent to me by Hornsby
offering TO hush up the matter" Hine
said in statement. 'If necessary,
| can bring Hornsoy's team mates
into court to prove that he wrote the
letter. 1t is not money that ] want.
it is revenge. Hornsby has broken
up my home
Mrs. Hine, testifying in her behalf
said they were married In 1919 and
that Eline had failed to support her.
Hornsby wrenched his knee In Phila-
delphia May . and will be out of the
lineup indefinitely. DR. Robert
Hylan, physician for the Cardinals,
placed the knee in a cast yesterday
and advised Hornsby to give it abso-
lutte rest.
Hornsbv returned to St. Louis with
Johnny Laran, utility lnhelder, VINO
was struck in the face by pitched
ball during practice at Pittsburgh,
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26

Hamburg, May 26. - Germany's
political fate is being decided on the
Rhine and the Ruhr and iii militar-
ism triumphs there will be tragedy
Tor the republic said Delegate Wells
OF Germany in appealing to the in
ternational socialist congress to aid
German republicanism in protecting
Itself against reactionary foes.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-26
BY The Associated Press.

Faris, Nay .6.-The documents
presented 10 the French government
yesterday by the Belgian ambassador
consist mostly OF experts reports on
various questions touching the repara-
tion problem and contain nothing that
might be called a new reparation
plan. H. was said at the foreign office
today.