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New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
PROF. CAMP HAS
 DOUBLE PNEUMONIA
Physician Says That Aged Patient Is Critically III, But His Condi-
 tion Is Not Hopeless.

Prof. David N. Camp lies critically ill with double pneumonia at his resi- dence on Camp Street. His condi- tion has been growing steadily worse since Saturday.
 At o'clock this afternoon Dr. Kenneth E. Kellogg announced that Prof. Camp had double pneum onia, complicated by a weakened heart. While he is critically i'll, his condi- ton is not hopeless,' were the words used by the physician in describing the illness of the venerable patient.
 Prof. Camp is approaching his nine ty-fourth birthday, which falls on October 8. He was taken ill with bronchitis while sojourning at Pine Orchard last week and was brought home in automobile.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
New Britain Tabs" Honored.

At a special meeting of the Y. M. T. A. and B. society yesterday ar engagements were made to attend the diocesan field day at Springfield on Labor day. A special train has been chartered, leaving this city at S:30 o'clock.
 President William F. Troy has been appointed on the marshal's staff and the society is to receive the place of honor in the second division of the parade. The demonstration is to be one of the largest temperance and Catholic gatherings ever held in the diocese of Springfield.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
ERATERNAL NEWS
I. o. o. F.

I. O. O. F.
 The I. O. o. F. field committee will hold its final meeting tonight at S:15 o'clock in Odd Fellows club room, Hungerford court Every member is especially requested to be present The field day this year proved to be the largest and most satisfactory ever held by the Odd Fellows in this city.
 Wednesday evening of this week the Andree lodge will receive the general committee and entertain it with light refreshments and cigars. During the evening the travelling cup will be pre- scented to the Andree athletic squad for having scored the most points at the recent meet.
 Thursday evening of this week Lex ington lodge, No. 72, I. o. o. F., will hold its regular meeting and first re- hearsal of the season.
 The entertainment committee will entertain the members with corn roast.'
 During the evening the Phenix members of the general committee will present the Morans silver cup to the Lexington athletic squad, they having scored more points than Phe- nix.
 The attendance at the meet of so many persons, both from out of town and in the city who were not mem- bers of the order was greatly appre- ciated by the general committee. 1t is probable that next season the pro- gramme of events will be. somewhat changed, old events eliminated and new ones added, such as the javelin throw, which is so prominent in the Olympic games and a push ball con- test.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
COMMITTEE TO PROBE
 WAR COST OF FOODS
and Four Councilmcn Will Try to Learn Why Prices Have
 Gone Up in This City.

Mayor George A. Quigley today ap- pointed a committee to investigate into the increased cost of necessa ries of life in this city. The committee consists of Alderman Lawyer and Councilmen Anderson, Paonessa, Uno Johnson and McCrann.
 Alderman Lawyer introduced a resolution at the last meeting of the common council asking that the com- mittee be appointed. He claims that there has been an increase in food products here that is not warranted. He says that the increase in some cases has been on articles that should not have been affected by the war.
 An attempt was made today to secure from Alderman Lawyer an out line of the method of procedure of any statement as the committee had not been officially notified of the ap pointments.
 Mayor Quigley today received a copy of a similar committee which itL vestigated the increased cost of food in New York city. He will turn the letter over to the local probers.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
District of Ghent
 Free of Germans

London, Aug. 31, 12:07 p. m.-A Havas Agency despatch from Ghent reports that that district is now clear of Germans and that railway and tel egraphic communication has been re- stunned with Gramont. The military authorities have ordered the rail- roads to limit the issue of tickets for Antwerp to the strictest mini- mum.
 The object is to prevent provisions being taken from Ghent to friends in the fortress and to prevent spies talk ing advantage of crowd to obtain information regarding the Belgian forces at different points
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
RETURNS FROM ENGLAND.

Miss Florence E. James who rec sides at 63 Lincoln street returned yesterday from a six weeks stay at Northampton, England. Miss James sailed on the steamship Franconia of the French line which arrived at Boston yesterday noon. Miss James experienced little trouble on her voy- age to this country. She reported that the officers had seen cruisers in the wake of the French ship but tbey had managed to elude them in safety. Conditions on the ship were rather poor owing to the number of the passengers
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
Washington Morgan Lodge.

Washington l.. Morgan lodge, No. II, K. of P, will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday evening in Vega hall A full attendance is desired as business of vital importance to every member will come up for &C., tion. The drill master will also bring up the matter of the first and third rank teams, which will be ex- pected to be on hand for the fall work which will begin the first meeting night in October. An invitation for the third rank team to put on the work in Massachusetts is expected to be read before the lodge in the near future. Rehearsals for same will be- gin this month.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
Explains Why German
 Forces Burned LOuvain

Washington, Aug. 31.-The Ger man embassy today received the following wireless message flori the Berlin foreign office, dealing with the burning of Louvai1 by the Ger. mans: rf
 "A Rotterdam newspaper corrc- spon1ent was an eyewitness of 1t-e perfidious attack of the population of Loavain on the German troops. Siiin- CTS sin ot with mitrailleuse:, ilillir:; ar officer of the general staff, who was found with his throat cut. In Longwy machines were found for making dum-dum cartridges"
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
HELD FOR MURDER.

Waterbury, Aug. 31.--1n the city court this afternoon, Joseph Gedemi- nus was bound over to the next term of the superior court without bonds, on the charge of murder. He is all legged to have murdered John Grigara- vice on North Leonard street last Friday night, the two men having an argument over Miss Mary Galatue, who is being detained by the authori- ties for the superior court as a ma- terial witness.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
Completing Details For
 Defense of Paris

Paris, Aug. 31, 12:08 P. M.-All night long troops from the south and west of France have been arriving at the capital and passing by rail around the city to the locations in the encircling Notifications to which they have been assigned.
 There is great activity on the part of the municipal military administra- ton in completing the details for the plans for the defense of Paris.
 No official information regarding the military situation on the frontiers had been made public up to noon to- day
 The unusual excitement to be noticed on Paris streets today was caused chiefly by the thousands of persons who are preparing to leave the capital. People are departing and taking their families with them as matter of prudence. It is felt that the fewer the number of non- combatants in the city the better
 Hines of people stretched for blocks from the railway stations today. The lines were composed of those so anX- ious to leave the city that they thus early took their positions waiting for the ticket offices to be opened at 6 o'clock tomorrow morning. All places on trains departing today have been sold. Whole families with their hand baggage camped in the lines, where they ate their meals and slept as best they could
 The Quai DOrsay station was closed at noon The crowd of perhaps l. GOO persons then in line there were told that no more tickets would be sold today Only a few left their places. The others resigned them selves to a wait of eighteen hours.
 President Poincare, who has been seen but rarely in public since the war began, being overburdened with work, today visited the military hos pital of St. Martin and spoke to many If the wounded. An immense crowd outside the place respectfully saluted
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
F. B. l.. to Have Field Day.

New Britain council. No. 26, F. B. L., held a largely attended meeting Friday night. After the meeting there was a short entertainment consisting of songs and recitaticns, followed by a watermelon cut. The council vot- ed to hold their field day for members and families at Brother Austins North Washington street, Plainville, Saturday, September 12. There will be games in the afternoon. whist in the evening and basket lunch.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
NOT A CANDIDATE.
AIsop Would Not Run For Governor
 on C. o. P. Ticket.

Hartford, Aug. 31.-When asked today if he would accept the nomina- ton for governor on the republican ticket, Joseph w. Alsop of Avon. chairman of the progressive state central committee, said: NO" Con- tinuing he said: "If I was the pro- gressive nominee for governor I would accept the endorsement of the repub- licans, but I would not run on their ticket as a republican.
 MT. Alsop said he had not been rendered the republican nomination even in a direct way and had not heard of such a move.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
Elks Held Clambake.

its annual clambake yesterday at Wiegand's Grove and upwards of a hundred and fifty Elks were in at tendance. The Bristol and Torrington lodges sent down representatives to attend the bake Numerous sports were held the most important of which was a ball game in which picked team of married men headed by John E.. Curtin tried conclusions with an aggregation of unmarried men led by George H. Denby. The married men won by the close score of to :. A barbecue was served at noon.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
RAU APPOINTED MAJOR.
Vice Major E. E. Lamb Promoted to
 Lieut-Colonel by Gov. Baldwin.

Hartford, Conn, Aug. 31.-Governor Baldwin today appointed Captain George J. Rau, company H, this city, to be major of the first infantry, c. N. G., vice Major B. E. Lamb, pro- noted to lieutenant colonel. This action on the part of the governor was taken only after the officers of the regiment had balloted three times without making choice.
 Major Rau is a native of the pro- vince of Lorraine, Germany. For three years beginning in 1900 he was a trooper in the Seventh United States cavalry and saw service in Cuba in the spring of 1902. He enlisted in Company K, First Infantry, in 1903, and was elected captain of Company Fl in 1911.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
TOO MANY PRISONERS.

New Haven, Aug. 31.-The new city lookup just completed was found in- adequate yesterday to accommodate the number of persons arrested on Saturday night, and many were kept at a precinct station awaiting the court session today. The offences charged were of a minor character.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
Mary PickfOrd at Keeney's.

Mary Pickford, the famous motion picture actress, will appear in the movies" at Keeney's this evening, playing the leading role in a new Bio- graph drama. Other numbers on the Keeneyscope program tonight will be: Edison, William Wadsworth in "The Buxon County Lass;' Lubin, "The Elopement of Eliza" Lubin, The Better Man.; Kalem. The Car of Death" and the Hearst-selig news pictorial.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
NOTED EVANGELIST DEAD.

New York, Aug. 31.-Mrs. Maggie Newton Van Cott, widely known as a Methodist evangelist, died at her home in Catskill, N. Y., yesterday. Mrs. Van Cott who was S4 years old, began her evangelical work about half a century ago. On her fiftieth birthday in 1880, it was said that she had travelled 143,417 miles and that she had held 9,933 revival meetings. During this time she preached 4,294 sermons.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
VISION OF CITY
 AS A MELTING POT

Chamber of Commerce, Makes Ap-
 peal to Entcrprising Citizens.
 William B. Moore of Boston, the organize a chamber of commerce in New Britain, is making things hum in his office at the headquarters of the New Britain Business Mems associa- ton in the National Bank building. Just at present he is making a sur vey of the city and instituting the publicity campaign
 Tn an interview with the Herald to- day MT. Moore said that he was we'll pleased with the situation here and that the prospects were exception ally bright for a strong civic or ganization.
 Continuing, he said: ''It is merely a question of the people of New Britain getting together
 The New Britain Chamber of Com merce will afford theopportunity to every citizen of giving to New Britain his moral and financial influence.
 ':Its primary aim is to develop in New Britain community spirit, con- structive spirit, enterprising spirit, public spirit, leadership spirit, to in still in the breast of every man. and woman a vision of greater and peter New Britain, city for the ar better New Britain, a city for thte ar man, the manufacturer, the rich and poor alike.
 "The organization will be the most representative possible.
 Every citizen and concern of New Britain is urged to become a member and have a voice in the management and efforts of the organization.
 "It is not question of any one man or set of men or of politics, religion or civic issues.
 "The New Britain Chamber of Com nlerce will be the melting pot in which all of the differences, preju- dices. selfish opinions and interests of all of our citizens will be submerged in the principle of civic righteousness and patriotism"
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
German Crown Princes
 Family at The Hague

London, Aug. 31, 3 P. MA cor respondent of the London Daily News who has been travelling through Dutch Lemberg has sent despatch to his paper declaring the belief pre- vails in that section that the family of the German crown prince Freder- ick William has taken refuge at The Hague. This story has not been re- ported from any other quarter.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
HELD FOR FRAUD.

Hartford, Aug. 31.-August Bele- gel, 30, attempted to get money on a check for $9O at a local bank to- day. As there were no funds credit ed to the signer the bank officials be- came suspicious and telephoned the police, holding the man in conver- sation until the officers arrived.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
Stella Rcbecca Lodge.

Stella Rebekah lodge, No. II, will hold it's final meeting tonight at S:15 after which the entertainment com mittee will meet to plan for the anni- versary entertainment September IS and also for the minstrel entertain ment to be held in the near future.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
Burritt Grange Flower Contest.

Members are requested to bring flowers for the floral contest to be held at the regular meeting of Bur- ritt grange, No. 39, Saturday even. ing, September 5. The grange wiA furnish one number on the program for Bristol grange neighbors' night. September 4. Members will leave on the 7:20 dinky.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
AustrO-Russian Battle
 Front APO Miles Long

Berlin, Aug. 28, Via. Copenhagen and London, Aug. 31, 12:4S D. m- The following account of Austrian operations has been secured in Berlin from an official Austrian source: "In the Austro-Russian theater of war de- cisive battles have been in progress for severAl days. Our forces, which were A Glorious near Krasnik. pur-
 e Russians in the direction of
 affn The Austrians advanced also
 Lo ne enemy's territotry between he rivers Bug and Wieprz, and we have taken positions in front of ZZamoso. "Other contingents of the Austrian army hold their positions northeast and southwest of Lem berg. After crossing the Dniester they encoun- tered great forces of the enemy.
 Emphasis is placed on the word decisive in this official report.
 ''The Austro-R Russian battle front stretches for distance Of TOO. 1silo- metres (420 miles)."
 ! A correspondent of the Berlin Tage- biatt at the Austrian headquarters. /telegraphing under date of August 2S regarding the events subsequent to the defeat of the Russians at Krasnik says the Austrian army advanced in the di- rection of Lublin with the object of making impossible the reunion of the Russian army of the Vistula with it's right wing. This is the principal Russian army opposing the Austrians.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
Q. IT. A. NJ. News
The regular meeting of Ne

The regular meeting of New Britain council, No. 8, o. U. A. M., will be held on Thursday evening and plans for a busy season will be discussed. National Representative Frank w Johnson will make a report on the National council session which was held the past week at Muncle, Ind.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
PrOwess of British
 Shown in Battle

Washington. Aug. 31-Seventy thousand British troops for three days held in check two hundred thousand German troops until relieved by French endorsements, according to information here today through neutral diplomats. The advices did , not give the place of the battle.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
GREAT BRITAIN OBJECTS,

Washington, Aug. 31.-Great Brit ain has joined with France in object ing to the purchase by the United States of any German liners in con- nection with the plan to build up an American merchant marine
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
Y. M. c. A. NEWS.

Physical Director Andrew an- nounces that the Boys classes will enter upon their regular schedule tomorrow.
 Ralph V. Farrell, whose appoint ment as assistant physical director was announced in the Herald last week, will begin his duties tomorrow.
 B. W. Yergin has returned from Auburn, N. Y.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Michael Hartiran.

The funeral of Michael Hartigan was held this mor1tng at o'clock from St. Mary's church. Father Re- gan celebrated the mass The inter- ment was in the new Catholic ceme- tery.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
PlainVille News
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tional church yesterday morning in the pastors absence.
 The Woman's Relief corps will hold a regular meeting Thursday after noon in G. A. R. hall.
 D. G. Daniels of Broad street yes- terday entertained MT. and Mrs. Vic- tor McBerney of Bristol.
 Several past grands from Plainville attended the annual picnic of the Crescent P. N. G. association held last week at Community bungalow in Bristol.
 The Misses Josephine and Helen Prior have returned from Enfield, Mass, where they spent weeks vacation.
 John Anderson of Park street is making arrangements to move this week to Hartford, whero he intends to start in the grocery business. His many local friends wish him success in the venture. a
 MT. and Mrs. J. E. Chichester are home after spending several weeks in Vermont with MT. Chichester's father.
 Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Avery of Park street spent the weekend with rela- tives in Watertown.
 The Misses Margaret and Mary Callen and their niece, Miss Marie Callen, have returned from Harrison, Maine, where they spent the past three weeks.
 The police have as yet been unable to locate Charles Bates, who is want ed for his alleged connection with the theft of potatoes in Red Stone Hill, for which Joseph Degnan of Forest vile was sentenced to jail on Satur- day. It is said that Bates left town when he learned that the police were Investigating the theft.
 Miss Elizabeth Ccughlin of Bank street has returned from two weeks vacation at Myrtle Beach.
 Mrs. M. o. Ryder and daughter, Miss Olien, have returned to town after spending the past few months at Morris park.
 S. S. Gwillim's family is expected to return tomorrow from Sachem's Head.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert E. Weeden are home after a ten-Jay trip through Rhode Island.
 Mrs. c. M. Woodford of Whiting street has returned from Ashland N. Y., where she spent the month of August.
 Miss Edith A. Ellis, ci.rk at tho post office, is back from her vacation, spent at Bradford, N. Fl.
 For the accommodation of people living in the rural districts, Postmas- ter Prior has arranged to permit their calling for mail at the post office in the afternoon from 3 to 2:45 and from ' to 7:45 in the evening. The car- rier will continue to make his rounds at the usual time. Patrons of the city delivery service may get mail ad- dressed to them at the office from z to 7:45 in the evening.
 Now Is the time to get your fur mace cleaned and repaired for the winter If you need a new heater. see us. You will probably need some plumbing done before winter. This is the best time to have it taken care of. We carry a complete line of hardware of every description and W, be pleased to satisfy your wants. Plainville Hardware company, Whit l ing street.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
LITTLE BUILDING IN AUGUST.
Slump in Trade Shown by Report of
 Building Inspector Rutherford.

Dropping far below previous months August was an off period in the build- ing business, according to the report of Building Inspector A. N. Ruther- ford. The value of all new and re- pair work during August was $56,- S65. In July it was $282,000 and in June it was $160,0O0.
 The figures follow: Four brick buildings, $6,225; fifteen frame build ings, $36. 300; seventeen additions and repairs, $13,74O; total, $56.S65.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31

making the largest gain in the state. Reports of the supreme council which met last week in Gloucester, Mass, will be given by the delegates.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
Temple of Honor.

At the meeting of Phoenix Tenrple of Honor No. 19, Friday evening, Sep tember 4, arrangements will be made for the big meeting to be held Sept. IS, at which time the Grand officers will be present. At this meeting the banner won by the Grand jufisdic- ton of Connecticut for making the largest gain in mem mbership will be presented to Phoenix Temple for
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
Pythian Bazaar Committee.

There will be meeting of the above committee on Wednesday evening, September ?. in Judd's hall. at o'clock. full attendance is desired, as business of an important nature will come up for definite &C., tion.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
Servia Is Preparing
 To Invade Bosnia

Rome, Aug 30, via Paris, Aug. 31, 4:24 a. m.-A telegram from Nish re- ceived in Genoa, Italy, says that Servia is preparing to invade and con- quer Bosnia and Herzegovina.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.

WANTED-Boy over '16 years of age as timekeeper in local factory de- partment. Grammar school grad uate preferred. Address Box 16
 A, Herald. S-3;- Sd
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
Hertlla Lodge.

Members of Hertha lodge, D. O H., are requested to attend a special meet ing on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 31.-The Brit 1sh cruiser Newcastle arrived at the British naval station at Esquimalt to- day and: entered the drydock She was undamaged. The cruiser Rain bow, at sea, was reported today as un- marked. The report Of naval fight in which the German cruiser Leipzig participated is being discredited.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
Catholic Women's Benevolent Legion.

The Catholic Women's Benevolent Legion will meet Tuesday evening in St. Mary's hall. A full attendance is desired.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-31
TROOPS PRESSING FORWARD
 TOWARD PARIS
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nouncement, ''nor have we any de- nial."