St. John's Daily Star, 1920-11-11

              The St. John's Daily Star Our Average Daily Circulation, June 9005 (PRICE: One Cent.) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1920 I yoL VI-  Newfoundland THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1920 1 THE WEATHER Probs-Westerly Winds, Gearing, "Thursday.  .^^w^^*^m^*^m*^m'^^^A ($3.00 per Annum.) No. 255 Problem of Adriatic Ports Settled by Powers More Reprisals and Outrages in Irish Towns FREIGHTER IS ON FIRE Morgan Line Steamer El I Mundo, of 10,000 Tons, Is! Complete Wreck in Harbor of New York. ALL THE MEMBERS OF CREW RESCUED HEW YORK, Nov. 10—After aspectacular race against, time down the Hudson River surrounded |>y puffing tugs and fire boats and with flames licking about her for-j w.ud decks the burning Morgan line freighter F'mundo tonight lay beached on C y mnipew Flats, near Ellis Island oui 'of way of harbor « Thousands of spectators lined thei New York and Jersey shores andf watched (the heroic fight of tiny tugs to drag the burning freighter out of the river as she was threatening to sink and block the shipping channel. The flames, which started from an explosion in her forward fuel oil tanks this afternoon continued to i burn briskly, sweeping the freighter from bow to stem despite the efforts of a swarm of firefighters to hold them in control. The ship, a craft of ten thou sand tons, is almost a complete wreck with her sides Itorn by blasts and her forward superstructure carried away by the fire. All members of the crew of the ill-fated vessel which arrived here from Galveston last Monday with' general cargo have been accounted for police officials said tonight. Eight of the deckhands were reported seriously burned, one probably fatally, Michael Bertuleit, water tender, whose clothes were burned from his body.. LATEST NEWS Missouri Votes Dry. Ninety thousand is the estimated majority Jor prohibition in Missouri, according to information available last night on last week's election. Workmen Revolt. Three thousand unemployed men, partly armed, stormed the Lion-metal works in Berlin yesterday and drove out engineers and workmen and extinguished fumame fires, says a despatch. In the Northside plant of Berlin workmen drove out j industrial council and established a political soviet. Challenges the Esperanto. Francis R. Mayer, of New York City, Vice-Commodore of the At- Atlantic Yacht Club, owner of a schooner yacht, has challenged the Esperanto to two hundred mile ! deep sea contest in April. Claims Equal Vote. The claim by France that the Assembly of the League of Nations should accord the French colonies the same right of representation that have been accorded the British Dominions will be made at a meet! ing of the league at Geneva on 'November fifteen. Steamer Held Up. While a steamer carrying arms and stores was proceeding between ; Cork and Queenstown yesterday, ] she was ordered to stop by men in boats opposite BUckrock Castle says a Central News. a shot was fired across her bow, she stopped land the men seined «o«k valued iat five hundred pounds, some of '•which wa!s afterwards recovered near Blackrock Castle by authorities apprised of the occurence. _1 m • In the card tournament at the British Hall last night, first prize was won by Mr. M. J. Savage. TWO ST. JOHN'S MEN IN TRYING EXPERIENCE Are Adrif For 60 Hours Until Picked Up by Vessel Bound Inwards. THE Vivian Ruth which arrived yes tetday irom Halifax brought in 'James Brace and Richard Coady of this city who were picked up in their boat about 4 mites off Cape Spear after being about 60 hours adilift. It appears that on Sunday night Brace and Coady visited some friends on board the steamer Tusla lying in 'the stream and started about 11 o'clock to come ashore in their motor boat. Shortly after leaving the ship their engine gave out and they started to drift out the narrows, then* efforts at repairs being without avail. Several attempts were made to land-at the Southside but proved useless as the boat had neither oars nor sai's. A flare up was made but was not noticeable and gradually the boat drifted out to sea. The crew of the vessel did everything possible for the castaways who are none the worse for their krying experience. / TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION BY THE C.LB. TONIGHT Armistice Day Celebrations—Sunday Parade of Brigade To Sir* Mary's Church. r PREPARATIONS hayerbeen made for the C.L.B. anniversary torchlight parade which takes place to-night On Sunday afternoon next there will be a parade to St. Mary's attend. Another big feature will* be a smoker which will be held next Wed nesday night to which invitations will be sent to all ex-members. If, however, there should be any members who do not receive an in vitation through being overlooked by mistake they are. cordraly invited to be present. As this promises to be an enjoyable affair a large attendance is expected. The members of the C.L.B. will attend the service of Holy Communion at 8 a.m Sunday in uniform and In the afternoon will parade to the came church in a body to attend the usual anniversary service at 3 p.m North River Ladies Will Hold Bazaar The ladies of North River are now preparing for a big bazaar to be held there during Christmas week, opening on Dec 27th. During the year big improvements have been made there under direction of Rev. Dr. Whelan and the proceeds of the bazaar will go to defray the expenses: As this is the first appeal from tliis parish in six years die pastor is confidently expecting the assistance of friends in the city and no doubt will not be disappointed. NEWS BRIEFS I The members of the S.U.F. are holding- a card tournament at their club rooms, George St., to-night, for which several prizes have been offered. i _  \ , ' Mr. R. G. McDonald has recovered from his recent illness tho for the present he is able to be at work only a few hours each day. i—.. * y'■ The members of the Cathedral Yes try will meet to-night to discuss the matter of furthering the building of the cathedral tower. Rev. Canon Jeeves will preside. * „ The E.D. Bailey has cleared from Carbonear for, Malaga with 4169 ! qtls. of Labrador fish and 1% qtb. ! haddock from W. 6c J. Moores. MOTOR OWNERS TO WORK FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENT WEATHER PROBS "NOTHING great was ever achieved without enthusiasm," said Emerson. Enthusiasm connotes the vision lo see the goal, confidence in our powers to achieve, the buoyant heart to meet and overcome obstacles.One of the most enthusiastic organizations that ever sat down to.a banquet was present at the first annual dinner of ,the Nfld. Motor Association, held at Donovans last night, and which proved to be an unqualified success, i The arrangements for transportation oi members and guests were per feet and the parking of the large , number of cars on arrival at Donovans was efficiently supervised by an official who was engaged for the pur pose. The banquet hall was tastefully decorated and the catering was excellent. Many prominent citizens were present among the guests and when the aromatic clouds began to rise from all kinds and conditions of weed, from the aristocratic cigar to the "fill" of the democratic cornbob it was the signal for the beginning of the toast list. The chair was occupied by. Mr. WilKam White who on behalf of Mr. Eric Bowring, president of the association, welcomed one and all to the banquet. "After "The King" had been honored, "Newfoundland" was proposed by the chairman and responded to by Mr. H.E. Cowan. Trie speaker minister, who would have been able to apeak of Newfoundland in an authoritative Banner gained from has intimate connection with its people and affairs. Mr. Cowan, however, eloquently spoke on the various prob lems with which the country is con fronted, and and pointed out that the reaction from which the entire vorld is suffering at present, has touched Newfoundland as seriously as any country. We have been liv•<ing as a people, extravagant and perhaps not as careful in the matter of husbanding our resources as we might. The present depression has been attributed to different causes, but be that as it may, Newfoundland k as sound at die core as ever she was, and the speaker emphasized the necessity of a united effort to pull through it, and make our island home one of the brightest stars financially m the empire. A Great Necessity. Mr. Cowan also referred to the great necessity of a better understanding between the pubic and the press, and advocated a concerted effort and cooperation between these two great forces, for the good of the country as a whole. "Good roads and what machinery can do to make them," was then an nounced by the chairman as a toast and was responded to by Mr. Thos. Soper, who reviewed the various phases of road buiksmg and the bene fits to be derived from good roads, from a business standpoint "The Newfoundland Motor Association and what an association can do for its members," was ably responded to by Mr. J. B. Urquhart. The respondent to "The Press was Mr. C.T. James, who expressed the pleasure it afforded the press of St. ; John's to render any possible assist I ance to the association and asked I for this confidence co-operation so that batter results could be achieved. "Our Guests, the members of the road commission, our civic rulers," was eloquently proposed by Mr. C. J. Fox and responded to by Messrs R. HibbsandJ. J. Muflaly. Mr. KmtfKSKtu ' Mr. Hibbs, thanked the association on behalf of the Newfoundland Road Commission for invitation to their first Annual Dinner, and coplimented the association on its enthusiasm and good work in connection with roadbuilding. He outlined die duties of the Road Commission and the work which had been done and which is contemplated next season. And emphasized the value of organization as applied to the association. The problem of roadbuilding was a very difficult one owing to the lack : of good location and winding i nature of public highways, and in order to ensure success in the rejrej j r- -, 1 ■ V v* U'oon)—Increasing  and north west winds, cold, with snow flurries. First Annual Dinner of Nfld. Motor Association Held at Donovan's Last Night and Plans for Road Improvements Are D iscussed—Gathering Splendid Success volutionizing of our road system public intrest and co-operation were essential. Mr. Hibbs, referred to the necessary readjustment of the present taxes on a certain class of motor car, and he made a plea for the co-operation of all including of all including the press in forwarding the commendable work of improving public highways of Newfoundland now undertaken by the Newfoundland Road Commission and assisted so materially by the enthusiastic support of the Motor Association. Mr. Reginald Harvey also spoke during the evening and gave an interesting outline of the proposed activities of the association and asked for the co-operation of every carowner in the work. A Witty Address, What was generally considered to be the gem of the toast list was con tnibuted by Mr. P. E. Outerbridge, the genial and energetic secretary of the organization to whose efforts lragely was due the splendid success of the affair. In addressing his remarks to the chairman and gentlemen, Mr. Outerbridgc particularly in eluded Mr. Controller, and then went on to stay *hat at present the work of the association was largely of a r.-.is nonary nature. The speaker'1 remarks were interspersed with wit and rumor, and he urged that all :ar :wners not o.iij join up, but -th'u they ihould be &»:» praise at any time to be honuei out members should go to the .Tieetmgs and pass it along for encouragement, and if on the other hand, a good roasting is due, the meeting is 'he place for it to come off. Scores Inacthreness Mr. Devine proposing the vote of thanks to the chairman and committee who arranged the dinner took occasion Jto refer to a remark made by councillor Mullally while speaking, that in making roads the Motor Association should go slow. Said Mr. D. We have gone altogether to slowly in the past, we need more steam, iwe should try to throw more action into our municipal program. When we consider that after a couple of hundred years of city activity St.. John's has only one paved street •viz Water Stresi, it is about time to Jstrt something. He paid a tribute to Mayor Gosling's work, the earnestness and industry he has always displayed and his wonderful effort in preparing the city charter. When this is completed said Mr. D. the city will be able to sell its bonds and raise the money that is neces. tary When the comfortably situated householders realises that no matter how clean his home may be that it never can be really clean and healthful in a dirty city, then we ! can hope for civic improvements all round, when we can remove those caravans that prowl thru, our city streets while the city sleeps laden ' with their* deadly freight at the 1 hour when churchyards yawn and '. graves give up their dead~then we can hope for a cleaner and more ( healthy St. John's. The people who have the money will respond as they have always j done when a proper scheme is worked out and when the proper pro' lection, is afforded their myesfments. Messrs T.J. Meaney. D*r^— ! and R. Dowden also briefly addressed the gathering and after the chair man had expressed the appreciation 1 of the splendid efforts of the various committees in charge of the event, the gathering broke up until next During die evening, musical items r were contributed by Messrs C. Trap j nell, C.J. Fox, Coke. CaMl, J. Bal a four and A. Gosling. f The Prince Takes a Rest. London, Nov. 10—It is officially s announced that owing to severe i strain of his tours through Canada " and Austria the Prince of Wales • will undertake no official engage* ments till next year. I Rev. Canon Bayley 8.A., rector of i Bonavista parish is at present in the MESOPOTAMIAN REB SURRENDERS Leader of Insurgents in Hands of British i London, Nov. 10—Abdul Wahad.j reputed commander of Mesoj otamian insurgents has surrendered un-j conditionally and is under a British: guard at Kufa, south of B|gdad,| according to a Bagdad despatch to! the Evening News today. BIG IMPROVEMENT COD LIVER OIL PLANTS Inspector Coyell Says Newfoundland Product is Vastly Improving Under New Methods pi conversation with Inspecto: E. G. i Coyell with regard to meghcinal cod liver oil The Star learn* that there has been a wonderful improvement in the manufacturing of the same and he makes special mention of certain factories. Mr. House olid Mr. Sawyers of Bonavista have installed plants that are second to none. The former has an 8 Lp. steam boiler with all facil ities for the producing of the oil, the quality of which this year goes to show the care that has been taken ;o manufacture a No. 1 article. Mr. Sawyers' plant was installed this year at a cost of $3,000 and he also has an up-to-date apartment clear of tho manufacturing plant for filtering purposes. Mr. Coyell feels assured that in future Newfoundland medicinal cod liver oil wi.l be second 'to none in the market. Mr. P. Templeman is installing steam boilers at Bonavista, Elliston and Catahna and is going to have first crass plants. With such people as these taking such interest in manu factoring there is no doubt but New fou'ndland will produce a number one article. - WOMEN ARE ELECTED r"  Three Ladies Voted Into English Mayoral Chairs London, Nov. 10—Lord Mayors' and Mayors were elected throughout England and Wales, yesterday. Stsslybridge again elected Mrs. Summers and Woithing and Honiton chose ladies for the first time. Sheffield elected a Labor Lord Mayor for the first time. Buxton elected Lord Hartigton, son of the Duke of Devonshire. Mr. Jno. Curtin of T. McMurdo & Co., who has been ill some months still shows Bwi* sign of, improvement AN OVERDUE SPANKING  POLICE COURT A boy for ringing in a false fire alarm was fined $20.00. A farmer for a breach of the traffic regulations was fined $2.00. A boy charged with stealing a quantity of fish from a car at the railway station was remanded for 8 days. The police were examining the premises of S. Levitz today preparatory to the holding of an enquiry in connection with last night's fire. WINNIPEG MENACED BY EXTENSIVE FIRE Four Hundred Thousand Damage by Big Blaze Winnipeg, Nov. 10—A fire which for a time threatened the destruction of a large section of Winnipeg's wholesale district today destroyed Adams Brothers leather goods warehouse, Market street, with an approximate loss of four hundred thousand dollars. The loss is fully covered by insurance. Across country the weather is "N.E. strong, fine. Thermometer 15 to 35. 1— Sunday's express from St. John's will connect with the s.s. Sebastopol at Hirabermouth for ports of call between Humbermouth and Battle Harbor. MALTREAT a A PRIEST More Reprisals Are Reported in Ireland— "Black and Tan" Troops Make Strong Threats. SINN FEIN ARMY IS DISCOVERED lONDON, Nov. 10—Government airplanes circling over the mountains to the east and north of Bantry uncovered a mobilization centre of one section of the Sinn Fein army on Tuesday and reported the discovery at headquarters. A force of troops swooped down upon the place but the Sinn Fein intelligence department had given warning. Iwelve soldiers of the republic were caught in the net. The government forces, however, captured a quantity of bombs, explosives, shot guns, nflei and other munitions of war in addition to the twelve prisoners. Renewed reprisals are reported. Father Allen, the parish priest at Clontusert, is said to have bee, taken from his bed and beaten and threatened with execution. The burnmgg of another creamery at Milford brings the total up to twenty-nine a™ of similar destruction during * last few weeks. ,___„„..- Black and Tan troops at Athlone and other towns have issued warning that merciless destruction wl follow any refusal by etizens to observe armistice day. Paralyzing Blow London, Nov. 10-Englands mos paralyzing blow at Sinn Feui wa directed at its pocket book according to the Irish oflke today. The office declared there wa* a marked cessation of Smn Fein activity following the bank raid* m which records and funds were  have been taken to choke off the supply of money from Amenca also, the office said. [SLAUGHTER SALE !  j We Have Put the Hatchet j BLANKETS j AMERICAN COTTON, I AMERICAN WOOLNAP, j! ENGLISH, CANADIAN and RIVERSIDE | WOOL BLANKETS AT ROCK BOTTOM PRICES. t - - —— i ■ Quality and Value Unequalled. 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