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New Britain herald., 1914-04-16
LEAVE FOR AUBURN.

MT. and Mrs. John A. Andrews, Mrs. s. G. Ohman and son, George, left yesterday for Auburn, R. l., to attend the annual convention of the New England conference, of which Rev. Dr. s. G. Ohman of this city is the president MT. Andrews was appointed lay delegate to the con- vention at the annual meeting of the local Swedish Lutheran church.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16
MRS. FAIRBANKS HONORED.
Was First President of Rebekah State
 Assembly Twenty-Five Years Ago.

Delegates were present from fifty five Connecticut lodges at the twenty fifth annual meeting of the Rebekah State Assembly held at East Hartford yesterday Photographs of Mrs. Emily J. Fairbanks, of Stella Rebekah lodge in this city, appeared on the badges of the day in recognition of her being the first president of the as- sembly when it was formed twenty five years ago.
 Mrs. Nellie H. Keeling, also of Stella Rebekah lodge, was appointed right supporter to the new assembly presi- dent, Mrs. Elizabeth Manville. The next assembly meeting will be held at Waterbury, the home lodge of the new president.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16
GONE TO BERMUDA.
Mir. and Mrs. Mitchell to Enjoy We'd
 ding Trip in South.

Mir. and Mrs. Charles H. Mitchell, who were married last evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. Fred erick Vessel of Maple street, parents of the bride, have left for an extended wedding trip to the Isle of Bermuda. They did not state just when they would return
 The Rev. Dr. G. w. c. Hill per- formed the marriage ceremony. which took place in the parlor be- meath an arch of evergreens, while green and white decorations predom- mated through the house. Many guests were present and the bride and groom were presented with many handsome and valuable gifts.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16
MOOSE PLAY AGAIN.
Hartford Lodge Comes to This. City Tonight for Another Tournament.

Tonight for Another Tournament.
 Hartford's lodge of Moose is com. ing down to this city this evening in large numbers to cheer their pool and setback players on to victory, if they can. Already the two lodges have met three times and thus far the local men have been enabled to win out
 Tomorrow evening the New Britain lodge of Moose will hold it's regular meeting at which time the new staff of officers will be installed by J. J, Toomey.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16
Officials Are silent

White House officials had nothir to say on the general situation beyor denying emphatically published r norts that President Wilson was di
New Britain herald., 1914-04-16

tcontinucd on Eleventh Page.)
Evening journal., 1914-07-22
GALA Time AT AUGUST
FESTIVAL UP AT ARDEN

/ Posters printed il pink ink have been
issued advertising Ardcn- third annual
town iair which win be held al the col
ony on Saturday August S. beginning
at 2 o'clock According 10 the posters
the booths viii be the handwork Of Ar
den maidcns and will be placed about the
village and fancy articles. flowers,
candy, books and other articles win be-
Tor sale The Ardenites who have aone
into trucking and poultry raising viii
also have stalls where their products
win be for sale.
The feature Of the fair will be the
outpourng Of comedy in the field theatre
II the evening
just what Is in store for those who
attend is CLEANED from perusal If fhe
posters which among other things have
this to say;
HOT CORN HOT DOGS HOT TIME
Sandwiches, an kinds Potato salad
Ten Coffee soft Drinks
Ice Cream Bread caEes
Side Attractions Fortune Teller
Rifle Gallery, Wheel Of Chance. Clock
Coli, Magic Basin, Hoop.la, Art Gallery
KNOCK the Baby Down"
Evening journal., 1914-07-22
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

/ A birthday party was given Hooper
II. Lennon on Tuesday evening a
the residence of his cousin Franl
Thompson, No. 102 East Thirteenth
street. Music was furnished BY III,
Ehart and ODonnell Orchestra
Among those present were.
Mr. and Mrs. George Ehart Mr. and
Mrs. William Haggerty. Mrs. Carrie
Lennon Evson, Mrs. Narcissa
Downey, Mr.. and Mrs Blanchard OF
Winnipeg Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Del
feno, Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Baldwin
Mrs. Joseph Geigher Mrs NJ. A. Sui
livan, Mrs. L. Reed, Mr.. and Mrs. Fa-
hey, Of Camden, Mr. and Mrs. eKorge
Blest, Mr.. and Mrs. John Wright. Mrs.
Rose Donovan, Mrs. S. ID. Thompson.
Miss Mary McGillin, Miss Helen
Thomas, Miss Amanda Fox. Miss Tres
sa France, Miss Mary France. Miss
julia France, Miss Myrtle Dickerson,
Miss Mary Lewis, Miss Margaret
Moor, Miss Bertha Wright, Miss Jen-
ME Dugan Of Philadelphia. Miss Mil
dred Ehart. Mrs. Anna Sullivan. Miss
May Croft. DR. II. c. Moore. George
O'Donnell, George Wyatt. Joseph Tag
part, Jack Heisier, Peter SAMSON,
Tony SAMSON, Jack Collins, Harry Nc
Nally. Jack Lewis, William Dawson.
Joseph Sullivan, George Rutter.
Frank Thompson. Hooper Lennon.
Wynard Baylis. Paul II. Moore of
Chester Charles Truman. Anthony
Hall. James Ward. Nelson Crossan.
Dale Neugebauer
Evening journal., 1914-07-22
mother Saves BABY
FROM FIRE HORROR
after BRAVE FIGHT

Disregarding her own danger. Mrs.
4. Morgan McCloskey. of No. 2306
Carter street This morning. saved
Jean, her four-year-old daughter.
from horrible death by fire. Risk
ing her life she caught the child in
her arms and smothered mass OF
fire which enyeloped the baby from
head to foot The child is severely
burned on the left side. Mrs. Nc
Closlzcy escaped injury.
According to the story told by the
mother she was in the rear Of the
house When she heard her daughter
scream. Rushing to a sleeping apart
ment on fhe second floor she found
the child il flames. and promptly
smothered them A physician was
called and pronounced the child out
Of danger
The child's night gown took fire
from q match which She was going to
put on "daddy's plate-an ash tray.
Evening journal., 1914-07-22
]. |. FEREBEE NOW
Chief engineer
At atlantic CITY

James L. Ferebee. formerly Of This
city, has been elected chief engineer
~ charge Of construction work on
the drainage and water system Of AZ
lantic City. Mr. Ferehee formerly
was connected with the Wilmington
water Department, and is a son-in-
law OF MI and Mrs. Jerome b. Bell.
Of this City.
the Atlantic City Daily Union. in
announcing the appointment. SAYS.
Consulting Engineer James L.
Ferebee will be chief engineer in di-
rect charge of all construction worl,
on the drainage and water main en-
terprises of the city after September
J. Mr Ferebee has been assistant
construction engineer under n
Chalkley Hatton in the operations
and while the latter drew the plans,
Mr. Ferehee did the work.
MI. Hatton is in Milwaukee. where
he has been retained as chief en-
gineer Of the sewerage construction
work there
II was said today that Milwaukee,
was after Ferehee's services as Hat
tons assistant and had offered him
good inducement However. Atlantic
CITY Is desirous or retaining him here.
as he Is recognized as one Of the best
construction engineers in the coun-
try, and has done valuable service in
the sewer and water pipe construc-
tion in this city.
Evening journal., 1914-07-22
Guests TO Be GAY
IN Chinese DRESS

NEWPORT, r. l., July 22.-lIrs.
otuyresant Fish is preparing a treat for
the dinner guests at CrossWays on Fri
day, where $50 will see magnificent
Chinese decorative floral effects.
The piazza will be inclosed and. with
tile main hall and diningroom made
into one large dining space, dinner will
be served at round tables. This dinner
is to be in honor Of Mrs. Oliver H. r..
Belmont, who later the same night
gives the Chinese ball at Marble House
in honor OF her daughter. the Duchess
of Marlborough.
Slant-Eye Effects.
Many Of the women will wear. in adj
dition to Chinese costumes. at the din
ncr and ball. Chinese wigs. with their
eyebrows arranged the same as the
women Of Chinese rank
One Of the most striking costumes
heing completed will present the Dow
agcr Empress Of China in mourning
court costume, IN colors Of roval pur
pie and white Stunning costumes for
the women are in court effect with
rich embroidery, trousers and skirt.
Mrs. Belmont is arranging Chinese
dining temple On the lawn Of Marble
House. among The trees 70 the north
side and connecting over the ter
race. where a covering Of waterproof
and decorative material will be used to
protect the guests in case of inclem-
ent weather. Thousands Of lights and
other effects will be employed
Evening journal., 1914-07-22
Expect nature TO BREAK
BECKY'S HUNGER STRIKE
3y The United Press

BY The United Press
NEW YORK, July 22-"I won't eat .
declares Becky" Edelson, Anarchist.
and woman leader Of the unemployed
who is occupying a cell in the work.
louse OH Blackwell's Island.
You will eat" just as emphatieal-
declares DR.. Katherine B. Davis.
mother woman, who is commissioner
# corrections.
ana there YOU are. 1t was Just
1ustion today of which woman has
-he stronger will Becky" has been
'hunger-striking" for forty-fve hours
now. Early today she gave no signs
Of weakening when she scornfully
told her iailer to take II away" re-
fcrring TO some food that had been
placed before her.
Or. Davis says she isn't worrying.
She declares that Becky" will eat
when It becomes certain that food is
necessary to keep her alive. and eat
whether she wants to or not.
: Forcible feeding would be resorted
10. if necessary. the commissioner
said. Not only is Becky" opposed
BY woman commissioner but she
mas woman doctor, a woman nurse
and woman iailers to fight with. Wo-
men, Doctor Davis says, will be able
70 handle Becky better than men.
II Becky does persist in holding
cut against the alluring odors this
time, a rubber tube will be Injected
INTO her nostrils and food will be
forced into her stomach, it was as
serted today
Evening journal., 1914-07-22
AT SHELLPOT PARK.

several hundred children were the
guests OF Manager James Il. Henry
at shellpot Park yesterday and we're
admitted free to all the amusements
az me park They were especially de-
llsnted with the fine new merry-go-
ed. Il is the largest and best ono
ever located IN the park and has 4
splendid organ.
The vaudeville bin in the Family
Theatre this week is giving general
satisfaction and the attendance is ex-
cellent. Thursday night Is amateur
night ana number of clever anna
teurs viii contest for gold prizes. The
free concerts each afternoon ami
evening by the Henry and Young Mil
itary Band and the free moving pic-
lures given each evening In front az
the band stand are well patronized
and are giving general satisfaction
Evening journal., 1914-07-22
ALL AGREE TWO
MEN ARE TRYING
THE ROBBINC GAME

Leaving a trail of mystery behind,
two men, who have been seen by many
residents, are battling the police de-
partment, and for the past few weeks
citizens. aroused from their sleep by
hearing someone prowlin about
their homes, have caught glimpses Of
two forms hurrying away That there
are two robbers is attested by Mr. and
Mrs. John J. Ryan. OF Twenty-ninth
and West streets. who frightened the
men away while attempting to force
an entrance in their home, on Mon
day night, and Mr.. and Mrs. Titus
Rudy. OF No Cos East Twenty-second
street, as well as other residents OF
that street. near Church street Sew
eral citizens there saw the men run
past their homes early this morning.
after being chased from the home Of
John C Mcconnell, No. 607 East
Twenty-second street.
On Friday evening OF last week, the
janitor Of the Lyle Apartments. at
Eighth and West streets found a man
peering through one of the basement
windows. While going to telephone
70 call the police, the ianitOr saw an
other man about to scale the fence.
me two men ran when they saw that
they had been discovered.
The police on several occasions
have made a thorough search for the
men, without success
Evening journal., 1914-07-22
HADDOCK COMPANY Gets
new Church CONTRACT

Announcement was made today al
the offices Of Brown and Whiteside
consulting architects, that William d
liaddock and Company contractors
have been awarded the contract for
the erection Of Emmanuel Episcopal
Church, at Seventeenth street and
Riveryiew avenue The bid was
$4,000.
Workmen employed by the Had
dock Company commenced operations
today and the job viii be rushed. as
it Is desired that the structure be
completed within the next few
months
Emmanuel Church will be an ex-
ample Of late Gothic architecture.
and viii be constructed Of stone
within and without. Tile floors will
be laid and especial attention will
be paid to the woodwork. Exposes
trusses, recent innovation in build
ings OF this character, will be
feature.
Evening journal., 1914-07-22
IEYRNILE C0uRT cASrs.

There will be an unusually large
number Of youthful offenders ar
raigned before Judge Lattomus. in Ju-
venile Court this afternoon. Six
cases are scheduled to come before
the court in which fourteen children
are involved.
In the first case. two boys will be
charged with stealing 42S pounds OF
iron and 30 pounds Of lead from the
Adams street playground, One Of the
boys, aged Is years, is in custody. bu;
the other has not been apprehended.
Three small boys are charged with
acting in disorderly manner in Guy
ers Court several days ago.
Four boys will be arraigned upon
the charge of throwing stones. tn
charge having been made by A. X
Taylor, OF Richardson Park.
A l4-year-old italian girl is charged
with carrying concealed d deadly
weapon, and 14-year-old white boy
IS charged by his mother with being
incorrigible.
Evening journal., 1914-07-22
CITY Gives CONTRACTS
Valued At $15O,OOG

Contracts estimated BY Secretary
Leslie Y. Christy to be worth $3.50 OO0
were awarded in part by the Street
ana Sewer Department this morning
commissioners Rudolph and Murphy
were present, the former acting as
chairman.
The contract for terra Gotta nine
was awarded to the Charles Warner
Company, which made the following
discounts on list prices: Pine 3 Ia
"a inches, ~ per cent +. q. r VIII
mington; delivered at work 771b ner
cent: q TO 30 inches. II per eent
+. O. b. Wilmington: SO per cent
delivered at work; 33 to 36 inches.
90 per cent. T. Q. B. Wilmington. or
"a per cent. delivered at work.
double strength pipe. Is inches rs
per cent F. o. B. Wilmington. 73
per cent. delivered at work: is
inches, "a per cent f. o. B. VIII
mineton; ~ per cent delivered at
work; 20 to "a inches. 7S per cent
F. o. B. Wilmington; 20 per cent de-
liyered at work: "a to 80 inches "a
per cent F. o. B. Wilmington 50
per cent delivered at work. 33 10 "a
inches, SO per cent. +. o. B. Whining
ton; 81 per cent. delivered at work
Hllles and Jones Company won the
pipe casting contract with the follow
ing prices: Manhole frames. S4.25:
manhole covers, $4.25; manhoie
frame and cover, $3.50: lamp hole
frame and cover, $6: f inlet frame
and cover, $40; A inlet frame CRATE.
1925; 10 inch trap, S5.25: u inch
trap. $3.50; Is inch trap, s6.25.
James Logue was awarded the con-
tract for furnishing bank sand and
gravel His price is 80 cents q cubic
yard. The Smalley-C Campbell Com
rany got the contract for furnishing
river paving sand and gravel AZ
prices Of S1.3S. 60 cents and so cents
per cubic yard. The first price calls
for delivery the second for delivery at
wharf and the third for delivery 10
cars. The Charles Warner Company |
was given the contract for bar sand. |
Their prices were S1.31. 60 and IS |
cents.
James B. oberly made the success
Evening journal., 1914-07-22
CHESTER HEIGHTS
CAMP ON TONIGHT

CHESTER. Pa, July -. Chester
Heights eampmeeting for the present
yeat will begin this evening with 4 scr
vice IN the pavilion, and will continue
until August ,, the day following big
Sunday at camp. For some time there
have been many campers in the cot
tages on the grounds and the interest
manifested indicates that the meetings
Will be successful ones.
The spiritual director this year is the
Rev. Samuel McWilliams, pastor OF
Trinity Episcopal Church, OF this city.
who last year made his first appearance
IN camp and who became greatly inter.
ested in the work. He IS man
OF unusual power as a speaker, and the
possessor Of personality that makes
friends quickly and retains them.
Under his directorship the Campmeet-
ing Association is sure to flourish.
He will be assisted BY the Rev. Frank
NJ. Gray, who will conduct the Young
Peoples Meetings, and the Rev. NJ. b.
Greenheld, leader of the Children's
meetings Samuel s. Gott. leader Of
Trinity Sunday school. will conduct the
singing, and Mrs. Pearl Quimby Roberts
who has been organist at the camp for
y
that capacity this year.
On Saturday afternoon there will
be big patriotic demonstration
when the patriotic orders OF the
county will give a parade and present
the association with a silk American
tag A special train will run from
Chester to the grounds and thousands
Of people are expected to be present
to witness the exercises The Ches-
ter City Band will furnish music for
the occasion.
The meeting this evening will be
held at s o'clock. when addresses will
be made by the Rev. John G. Petrie.
president OF the association the Rev.
Robert Watt, ylce-president; the Rev.
Z. M. Gray, the Rev w. T. Greenfield
and the Rev Samuel McWilliams.
The usual meetings will be held each
day at o'clock and each evening at
s o'clock beginning tomorrow.
The Program.
The program, beginning with to-
MORROW night, is as follows.
Thursday. July 23-3. p. m, address
by Rev. g. J. Benjamin. IN the even
ing at o'clock Rev. Bertram shay,
of Ridley Park, will be the speaker,
Friday. July 24-Rey. II. r. Nc
Dade will speak at o'clock in the
afternoon and Rev. R. II Howell viii
address the evening meeting.
Saturday, July 25-patriotic dem
onstration.
sunday. July 26 1880 a. m. L. N.
Munhall y. d.. win be the speaker; s
p m.. Rev. NJ II. Nichols; S p. m, Rev
George ". Sheet
Monday, July 273 f. M, Rev w =.
'ireeniield speaker; p. M, Rev. Il. u.
Hamcr speaker
tuesday, Julv Is Rev John Petre; ?
p. m.. Rev. J. Perry Cox, speakers.
Wednesday. July 20 3 D. m. Nomen's
Home Missionary meetings p. m. Key.
Edwin II. Hann.
Thursday, July Young Peoples
Day Pr Robert Watt, JAY DicSersou.
William II. shaw. II 2. Hand and others
viii speak
Friday July 3l-3 p. M. Rev. II. u.
haiseri $ p. M, Rev. 2. S. Stull.
Saturday, August - Brotherhood
Rally Day p. m. Rev. Nj. IT. X. W
Patterson and other Brotherhood men
viii speak 5 p. M, Rev S. B. Col,
speaker.
sunday. August 2-l0.80 4. m.. Rev.
I. NJ. Boswell, ID. d.; p. M, Rev b.
p Burriss. p. D.; s p. M; Rev S. S. (
soil speabe
Monday August Grand closing ser
ices at and p m.
Evening journal., 1914-07-22
ENGLAND PROTESTS
KINGS WAR CRY
Many Believe He Has Over
stepped Bounds in Home
Rule Fight
ASQUITH TAKES
THE RESPONSIBILITY
BY The United Press.

LONDON, July 22.-Premier Asquitl
oday accepted full responsibility for tlc
peech delivered by King George vester
lay in addressing the opening confer
nee Of leaders Of Parliament called by
lim in an effort to reach an agreement
as to The Home Rule amendments
A storm Of protest followed the refer
nee to the cry OF civil war; uttered by
he King, It being accepted as an indi-
alton 81 his intention to support the
~nlonists and overstepping his bounds
taking sides on a political issue.
IN response to questions put to him
n the House of Commons the premier
insisted that the King had acted strictly
'onstltutionally ~ the entire proceeding.
rev expect that an agreement will be
cached. The evaporation of the coali-
ion forces has increased as result Of
what IS termed the Kings tactless
speech al the opening Of the conference
Yesterday and especially his reference
20 the cry Of civil wan oil the lips of tbe
most responsible and sober minded of
my people" This was interpreted soday
IS an expression of support for the IN
onists The Liberal papers today ex-
lress disaprrov'l Of the Kings interyen-
ION, III unmeasured terms.
TIL Daily Chronicle warns His
Majesty % beware Of raising 8 great
issue which may dwarf ali others
The Liberal party has MOI removed
Inc veto power oil the House OF Lords
order t0 install the veto of kthe
crown" The Chronicle declared.
The reference tu civil war by the
King Is looked upon as an express
sion from the Grown which takes
sides IL the political controversy.
Premier Asquith Is expected to be
questioned IN the commons as to
whether the speech was suggested By
The cabinet and also as to who sug-
sested the Buckingham conference. If
PC cabinet IS responsible for the
.ing's speech. the opinion was ex-
5resSea today that the ministers must
share tile Unionist view of the gravity
y the ituation II I'll speech was
y The King own making, it is the
lrst time in q generation that the
ioYereign has assumed the RESPONSE
slllty q speaking upon political
ssue.
The conference today adjourned az
Ter a session of an hour and half
An unusual scene was presented
Is John Redmond and John Dillon,
he Nationalist leaders were return-
ng from the conference. They were
'ecognized by Irish guards as they
assed the Wellington Barracks and
wildly cheered by III troops.
Evening journal., 1914-07-22
Gen. DUPONT may STAY AS
NATIONAL Committeeman

since The Republican state Commit i.
tee recently took no action To elect 4
national committeeman, there hay, been
reports that General T. Coleman dupont
VII continue to serve as national COM
inltteeman. General dupont rendered
hIs Resignation by letter several months
ago. but il never was accepted. as The
state committeeman desired him To con.
tinue as committeeman and impressed
lhat taet upon him. General DUPONT has
not withdrawn his letter OF resignation.
but lust before the State COMMITTEES
meeting recently it is understood. he
told one of his friends to have the res
ignation held up for awhile. This is
taken as an indication by some of the
committeeman that General dupont may
withdraw his resignation and continue
as Republican national committeeman.
Evening journal., 1914-07-22
Attractions in the Theatres
and Parks of City and Nearby

~DIYINE SARAH AT VICTORIA.
Sarah Bernhardt. the worlds most
famous actress, appears for the only
time in photoplay, in Camille. today,
at the Victoria. This is one Of the big
gest treats ever offered to the movie
fans" Of Wilmington. and Judging
from experience Of other cities, will
be big attraction here. In addition
today's bill includes the detective
story, AN Hour Before Dawn" pre-
sented by Daniel Frohman. with the
famous players.
Tomorrow will be shown the touch
ing drama of Civil War times in the
South The Kangaroo in five acts.
AT THE HOPKINS.
AZ the Hopkins Theatre TONIGHT
thrce-recl military picture will b,
shown. Vaudeville will Be the orde
Thursday Friday and Saturday.
Evening journal., 1914-07-22
PERSONAL

Leon NJ. Lowe, Of Memphis. Tenn. is
spending few days at the Niltbanl
'ottage, at Fenton Beach.
Mrs. B. Susie Ruthrauff and son.
George A. Ruthrauff. of West Phila-
ielphia, are visiting her sister-in-law.
Mrs. Harry w. Chairs, at No. 1877 West
Fhirty-ninth street, for a fortnight
Miss Ethel Boggs, of Wilmington. is
spending the week at Rockland with
her aunt. Mrs. Herman Elliott.
Evening journal., 1914-07-22
RUsHING NE BUILDING WORK

The site for the new Joint CITY and
County Building is gradually reaching
the required depth. the excavation work
having progressed very rapidly
The Wenner steam shovel. which Is
now eNcayating in a portion 81 the old
graveyard Of the Seventh Day Advent:
isl Church. has nnearthed large pile
of bones ana skulls, which have been
gathered together in q pile and covered
with earth They viii be placed in a
box and buried.
Evening journal., 1914-07-22
TALLEY WILL CAsE a0Es 0YER.

Owing 70 the absence of several
material witnesses in the case. the
hearing IN the Pearson Talley will
contest was continued until next
Tuesday morning by Registrar Walk
er today
Under the terms OF Talley's will
an adopted daughter Hannah T..
Johanson, receives his entire estate.
consisting of several thousand dol
lars
= halt sister OF Ialley. however.
opposes the probate will on the
ground that Talley was all inmate
Of the Delaware state Insane Asylum
at the time he made the Will. and
was not mentally fit to make ii.
Evening journal., 1914-07-22
MARRIAGE LICENSE IssuFD

Clerk OF the Peace Harry A. Brown
this morning issued a marriage license
to Francis p Logan, aged "a. OF No.
1886 North Lawrence street. Philadel-
pliia. and Irene Gilbert. aged % wears,
q No l05 North Fifty-second street,
PhiladelphiS