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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-08

Many well known European plays,
Including La Dame LUZ Camellias,"
have been translated into Turkish for
production. Some OF Moliere's
dies n dramatizations If Sherlock
Holmes. stories are also booked. 1t is
comparatively few years ago that Con-
stantinople had a few houses of amuse-
ment OF h poorest class, OF which the
best was a degenerate circus. Now,
with Mr.. Antoine. the famous Partisan
director. In charge OF the Conservatory
Of Constantinople, some fine produc-
lions III be expected. Native writer's
are also exercising their hands at the
drama.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-08

Soapstone production in the United
States (26.562 tons In 1879 exceeds
that of all other countries combined.
In the rough, n auarried. soapstone is
worth 81 n ton: sawn into slabs it's
value exceeds SIS a ton. and when
manufactured into laundry tubs It's
value is about $40 a ton. Virginia fur
nishes about IS per cent of the supply.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-08

is has been a case or walk right
turn around and walk right out
again for American correspondents
who chose Belgium for the scene OF
their efforts, Many of them have been
unable 70 get any 'stories'' in Belgium.
and those that did get them. in most
cases were obliged to go to London to
sent them out.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-08

A monument which is to be unveiled
soon IN Paris in memory Of Pierre
IBerthelot, the great French chemist, in
front OF the College de France. is ar
unusual memorial. The sculptor, Paul
do st. Marceaux, has not only made a
statue OF the chemist alone, but has
placed him In q bronze group which in
cl1des his wife and the great writer,
Ernest Renan, author OF "'The Life OF
Jesus" All three were for years nj
ted IN the closest bonds Of friendship.
Renan, who was the first to die, was
long n1ourned by the Berthelots. who
outlived him some so years and who
then died on the same night.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-08

Harry Mount, a policeman Of New
l5rltslin Conn.,! hns completed. after
TOUR years, work, what is believed to be
!ne larEest Jaekknife In the world. 1t
~ s feet. Inches long when onen
and 3 e = Is inches when closed.
md the large blade is 6 Y inches vide.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-08
GERMANS CLAIM TO have ADVANCED in CENTEF

Berlin Statement Concerning Operations In Argonne DStriat
Are contradcted In Paris-AIIies Also Claim to Have Met
Further Success In St. MihieI Region Which Kaiser's Staff
Deny-London Declares If Enemy Falls Back Now 1t Will
Only Be to Occupy Better Position.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-08
OF ALLIED ARMIES
To 0UTFLANK GENERAL Won
KLuCK BRING ON ANOTHER
MIGHTY BATTLE IN FRANCE

Opposing Wines of German and French-EnqliSh Armies Now
Fighting In Neignborhood of Arras. About 40 Miles South
of Belgian Border-French Lose Ground, But Claim to Have
Reclaimed 1t. THOUGH Fiuhtinq Up to Present Time Does Not
Appear to Have Been Decisive.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-08

~SSBAccordineg toathe latest report Of the
a,erisuss there are 1885,, 479 persons now
living .ins the United States who we're
The countries at war. About
q aEge most of theroN liable for min.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-08

1ElItg n The year 1918 the total nun
6stsg06 sEDlecAss handled by the ~postofffca
III hiulns s4Eaountedst 94.0O0,0O0.O &c
sMit1cl6N q 60St 100000 were parcels.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-08

30 scouts and school children are
heiping greatly ia getting iii the 1ar-
vestsE pi S~wttasaand. The Germans
saaxgs Aeaered men OF Belgium to
~ iNg fasetting w MeAcrops of Germany.
it's a8hlsbrteassA and many Beigiana have
led toss hiollnnd. to Avoid this service
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-08

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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-08

11dinig oak tree 30 teet h,rh
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New Britain herald., 1914-07-23
WAR ON ARMY WORMS.
Fifty Laborers Clean Up Morton
 Plants Farm.

New London, July 23.-Millions of army worms which threatened the destruction of seventy acres of corn valued at $10,O00 on the Branford Farms owned by Commodore Morton F. Plant at Eastern Point have been virtually exterminated by a force of fifty laborers, automobiles and auto trucks under the direction of Pro- lessor G. Fl. Lamson of Connecticut Agricultural college. The invasion was noted late Tuesday and Professor Lamson was notified. He arrived at the farms Wednesday morning and at once inaugurated war of annihila- tion on the worms. which at the time covered the ground in innumerable swarms.
 Double ditches were dug, complete ly surrounding the great corn area. In the worst places poisonous mash consisting of bran, paris green and molasses was strewn. The worms tack led it with avidity and in almost less time than is required to write it, mill lions of the creatures had ended their destructive careers. They lay SO thickly in the ditches that they could be shoveled out like ashes from a fur mace. In other sections where they were not so thick they were killed as they fell into the trenches
 While the worms are not entirely eliminated from the estate 1t is be- lieved that they are thoroughly under control. Numbers of them are seen on the golf course, where they can do little harm.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-23
MIME. CAILLAUX HAS
 SMELLING SALTS
She Feels III and Exhausted, But Is Determined to Face Ordeal
 With Calmness.

Paris, July 23.-Judge Louis AL banePs court in the Palace Of Justice, where Mme. Caillaux. wife of the for mer premier, is undergoing trial for the murder on March 16 of Gaston Calmette. editor of the Figaro, was crowded when the fourth hearing started today. Many of the people had come with the desire to obtain an opportunity of seeing Joseph Call laux confronted, according to the practice of the French courts, with former Premier Louis Barthou, who had been subpoenaed as a witness.
 The testimony was to be concluded today with the evidence of M. Bar thou and of Mime. Bertha Gueydan, the first wife of M. Caillaux, but be- fore they were due to come to the stand half a dozen. other witnesses of lesser importance were to testify.
 The arguments of Procurator Gen. eral Jules Herbaux for the prosecu- ton and of Fernand Labori, coun- sel for the defense, would. it was an- nounced. probably begin late in the day.
 Mime. Caillaux took her place in the prisoners enclosure punctually at noon. She carried in her right hand a litle vial of smelling salts and a note book.
 Ten minutes afterward the reo- robed judges filed into court and an expectant hush fell over the crowded masses in the court room.
 Joseph Caillaux and his friend Pascual Ceccaidi had visited the prisoner in the Conciergerie before the hearing began. They found that the long strain was beginning to tell on her and that she felt exhausted and i'll, but she showed strong deter imitation to face her ordeal with calmness.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-23
ULSTER SITUATION
 STILL UNSETTLED
No Solution Reached at Con- ference Held in Buck
 ingham Palace.

London, July 23.-The absence of the hitherto prompt announcement that the conversations will /, be re- stunned tomorrow" at the adjournm ent of todays conference at Buckingham Palace between the leaders of the political parties In reference to the Ulster situation was generally &C., cepted as an indication that their ef- forts to find solution had failed.
 The extreme pessimism and the an ticipation of definite break-up of the conference were not Justified, however, as later in the day an of- f1cial announcement was made that the conferees would continue their discussions tomorrow. The delay has caused a great deal of misgivings.
 The meeting was little more protracted than the previous ones. It was attended by Premier Asquith and Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd George, representing the gov ernment; Andrew Bonar Law, and the Marquis of Lansdowne. of the reg ular conservative opposition: John E. Redmond and John Dillon of the Irish nationalists and Sir Edward Carson and Captain James Craig of the Ulster unionists.
 The crucial question of the area to be excluded from the control of the parliament in Dublin. under the Irish home rule measure was the chief sub- ject of discussion. It is supposed that it was found impossible by the conferees to attain an acceptable com promise on this matter without fur ther consideration.
 After the adjournment Premier As quith was in audience for ten min utes with King George, whom he in- formed of the situation.
 John Redmond and John Dillon drove direct from the palace to Down. ing street, where they lunched with Lloyd George.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-23
FIVE WORKNHN KILLED,
 EIGHT MORE WOUNDED
Strikers, Police and Cossacks Fight in Streets of St.
 Petersburg.

St. Petersburg, July 23.-At least five striking worsxmen were killed and eight seriously wounded during the fighting in the streets of St. Peters burg between the strikers on the one side and the police and Cossacks on the other, which continued through out the night and ceased only at dawn this morning. Three police officials also are known to have been severely injured.
 The figures quoted are official. but it is generally understood that the casualties among the strikers were much heavier
 Official returns of the number of men who have quit work give the total of 120,000 in, the city itself. These include the street car ernployes. but do not comprise large number of unskilled laborers in the build- ing and other trades.
 Men carrying red flags spent the night marching and singing revolu- tionary songs in the outlying open spaces of the capital, while in the vi- borg district they cut down the tele- graph poles and upset number of vans with which they constructed bar ricades across the streets from the shelter. of which they stoned the po- lice and Cossacks. The mob is also accused of having fired some revol- yer shots. The strikers, however, eventually dispersed and the barri- cades were destroyed. but only after the police and soldiers had been sub- jected to hot attacks with volleys of stones in four different parts of the city and had fired volleys from their rifles in return.
 Early today the strikers attempted to set fire to the Samson bridge lead ing across the river to the Viborg district and they also tried to destroy the neighboring water works. but strong detachment of police arrived In time and prevented them doing so.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-23
J. P. MORGAN ESTATE
 WINS $25O,000 SUIT
That Sum Had Been Asked for By c. l.. Barber for
 Mexican Claims.

New Haven, July y23.-A decision was given in the superior court, civil side, by Judge w. H. Williams to- day, in favor of the estate of J. Pier pont Morgan, in a suit brought against it by Clarence L. Barber, of New York city, to recover $25O,00O on Judgments on claims based upon certain transac- tions involving properties in Mexico. The action has been before the courts of Connecticut for years. Exceptions are expected to be taken to Judge Williams decision which will carry the case to the supreme court of errors. Originally the suit was against MT. Morgan personally and at- tachment was made upon 25,000 shares of the stock of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company which stood in MT. Morgan's name. Last September service was made upon the administrators of MT. Morgan's estate, and the hearing was recently held
 The properties which figured in the suit in it's early stages belonged to the International company of Mexico, which operated under a Connecticut charter. This company later sold it's holdings to the Mexican Land and Colonization company, a British com pany. It was claimed that the lat ter company would satisfy liabilities of the former company. Many out standing claims passed into MT. Bar bers hands, and in 1895 he was made receiver for the International com pany. He secured an order of judg- ment on claims which he held, and the action against MT. Morgan finally came to pass, and in one form or an other it has been pending since March, 1911.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-23
NAVAL MILITIA OFF
They Will Take Two Weeks Cruise
 on Rhode Island.

Hartford. Conn.,, July 23.-The Second and Fourth divisions, Naval Militia, c. N. G., left the Union station at 6:54 this morning for New Haven, there to board the II. $. S. Rhode Island for two weeks cruise. Most of the enthusiastic youngsters were up all night at the armory. There was big crowd of girls at the station to wave them good bye.
 The Second included sixty-six men commanded by Lieutenant Frank J. Burns and the Fourth had forty-four in command of Lieutenant William G. Hinckley. Lieutenant Hinckley is the senior ranking officer.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-23
ASKS INJUNCTION
 AND $l,000 DAMAGES
Berlin Woman Sues City Because
 Of Sewer Bed Nuisance.
SAYS SEWAGE pOLlUTES RIVER
Plaintiff Wants Courts to Restrain New Britain from Using Sewer Bed and Discharging Crude Refuse into MattabeSSett River.

During the past few years the city of New Britain has been threatened time and again with lawsuits by Ber- lin people who claimed that the sewer beds, by overfiowing into the Matta- bessett river have damaged their property, but it was not until today that any of these threats were taken seriously. Florence M. Turner of Berlin through her attorney, Patrick F. McDonough, has sued the city for S1,O00 damages and also asks that an injunction be issued restraining the city from using the sewer beds any more. The writ was served on City Clerk A. l.. Thompson by Deputy Sheriff Myron D. Stockwell and is re- turnable before the superior court at Hartford on the first Tuesday in Sep- tember.
 The plaintiff in the case owns con- siderable property in the town of Der lin and the Mattabessett river forms one of it's boundaries. She claims that before the city built it's sewer beds in Berlin the stream was wont to flow past her property in pure condi- ticn. Now things have changed. and she claims that the overflow of sewage has polluted the river. She claims that she is entitled to the flow of said stream in a pure, unpolluted and Cncontaminated condition" and that the New Britain sewer prevents this.
 Calls City Negligent.
 Mrs. Turner also planes the city for the existing conditions at the sewer beds and says that "the defendant has so negligently, carelessly and unlaw- fully managed it's sewer beds that 1t has been unable to care for the same and they have been insufficient to care for the crude, organic sewage of the city of New Britain and the same have been allowed to flow without fil- tration into the said MattAbessett river, thus contaminating and pollut- ing said stream
 Insects Breed Disease.
 Because of the pollution of this river Mrs. Turner claims that her Hand is injured and she is subjected to foul, injurious and unhealthful smells and odors, causing malarial dis- eases, as mosquitoes and other disease breeding insects develop. propagate and breed in this stream"
 In addition to these claims Mrs. Turner asserts that the foul conditions prevailing about her premises have caused her land to be useless for farming and less comfortable for do- mestic purposes.
 Asks $1,OOO and Injunction.
 For all these alleged damages she claims $1,000 and "an injunction re- straining the defendant from dis- charging and permitting to be dis charged. the crude, organic sewage from the sewer beds into the Matta- bessett river and from the discharge of other sewage from the streets of the city of New Britain into the Mat tahessett river above the plaintiffs premises"
New Britain herald., 1914-07-23
ACTING MAYOR MUST CIEAN UP.
Being Held Responsible For Dirty
 City Stables.

New Haven, July 23.-Acting May or Hubbard was informed by City Attorney Ierardi today that as head of the city government he was responsi- ble for the keeping of the city's sta- bles in a sanitary condition. The city attorney has been conducting a cam paign against the owners of stables about the city, who have failed to keep them properly looked after.
 Report was made to him that the stables owned by the city were not in proper sanitary condition and the city attorney laid the matter before the acting mayor at the same time in- forming him that he was responsible for proper care of the stables and was liable as any private owner to arrest for failure to do so
New Britain herald., 1914-07-23
AUTO STRIKES WAGON.
New York Car Breaks Shafts of w.
 l.. Danbon's Vehicle.

In an attempt to pass between two teams going in opposite directions. an automobile bearing the registry num- Der 53061 N. Y., crashed into one of w. l.. Damon's delivery wagons this afternoon in front of the Herald of flee, breaking the left shaft with a resounding report.
 After proceeding up the street short distance, the driver of the au- tomobile left his car and returned to tell the driver of the damaged wagon that he was c. w. Davis of 450 18th street. New York. and that he would pay the cost of repairs upon receipt of a bill.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-23
MRS. WAKEFIELD SOBS
 AT SEEING CHILDREN
Court Admits Her Statements Made
 to Coroner MlX.
BUT HER COUNSEL OBJECTS
Judge Reed Says She Made Them VOluntarily--Thcy Tell Her Story Some New Testimony.

Some New Testimony.
 New Haven, Conn.,, July 23.-With her two children of less than five years sitting in the laps of their grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Webster, of Middlebury, and with every glance towards them bringing sob, Mrs. Bessie J. Wakefield sat in Judge Reeds court at the opening of her trial charged with murder. Judge James H. Webb was invited by Judge Reed to sit beside him on the bench when the latter entered the court room as a spectator of the proceed ings.
 Mrs. Wakefield showed signs of de- pression due, it was thought, to the worry over the trial. Nevertheless, when witnesses took the stand she be- came alert in her attention to what was said.
 The jury did not come in, having been excused yesterday afternoon while States Attorney filling sought to affirmatively establish as a fact that the testimony of Coroner Mix relative to statements made to him by the accused were made voluntarily and not under threats. and was in effect admissible as to yesterdays legal evil dence.
 MT. filling called two more wit rosses in way of proving the admis- sibility of the coroner's evidence. Miss Mildred Legge, stenographer for Coroner Mix told of the circum- stances attending her visit to Bristol with the coroner and subsequently of what Mrs. Wakefield had told at the inquest in New Haven on July ?.
 Jury Called in.
 State Policeman Downing was re- called to testify as to the incidents when Mrs. Wakefield made her recital to Coroner Mix at his off1ce.
 'I find the statements were made voluntarily" said Judge Reed. you may call the jury" when counsel for the accused said he had evidence to refute the claims that the statements made by Mrs. Wakefield to the coro- ner were voluntary. Counsel claimed that under the circumstances when made the statements were not freely made and that they were, therefore, inadmissible.
 Judge Reed formally ruled admit ting Mrs. Wakefield's statements made to the coroner and ordered the case to proceed before the jury. MT. De- vine was allowed an exception to the ruling.
 The jury having been seated Coro- ner Mix began reading from the record of evidence given at the in- quest on Wakefield's body, this evil dence being the same as was produced at the trial of Plew and at the first trial of Mrs. Wakefield.
 Miss Legge was permitted to tell about the interview the coroner had with Mrs. Wakefield in the county jai1 and what she had taken down in shorthand. Mrs. Wakefield said at the time: II will tell you the truth: if I done anything wrong I am ready to be put away. He was the helper; he done the deed." This testimony was not presented at the previous trial.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-23
MASONS TAKE STEPS
 TOWARDS NEW HALL
Masonic Temple Corporation For mally Organized at Meeting
 Last Night.

What were the first definite steps towards the realization of the fond est dreams of New Britain Masons were taken last night when the Ma mally organized at a meeting in Ma sonic hall in the city building. Law yer George w. Klett, as attorney for the corporation, drafted a set of by- laws and constitution which were approved by the incorporators.
 The authorized capital of the new corporation is $50,OOO and $1,000 Is already paid in. The stock sells at the par value of $25. The agitation for new quarters of their own was begun by Masons some time ago and the campaign has been waged dili- gently by all of the Masonic orders in the city. The new incorporation em- braces Harmony and Centennial lodges, A. F. & A. M., Giddings chap ter, R. A. M, Doric council, R. & s. M., and Martha chapter, o. B. s. The corporation will hold its annual meet ing on the fourth Wednesday in Jan- uary.
 Directors of the new incorporation were elected by the incorporators as follows: w. R. Sparks, F. B. filling, w. w. Pease, E. w. Schultz, w. J. Rawlings, William Cowlishaw, J. O.. Mills, George H. Dyson, F. H. Dohren- wend, J. R. Andrews and w. B. Beers. The directors met immediately after the corporators meeting and chose the following officers:
 President-W. R. Sparks.
 e-President-E. w. Schultz.
 Secretary--E B. filling.
 Treasurer-W. w. Pease.
 J. o. Mills was chosen auditor.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-23
BARNES TO SUE ROOSEVELT.

New York, July 23.-Chairman William Barnes of the republican state committee announced today that he had instructed his counsel to bring suit for libel against Theodore Roosevelt, based upon Col Roose- yelt's statement of last night attack ing Mir Barnes and endorsing the candidacy Nof Harvey D. ,Hinman for the nomination for governor at the republican primaries.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-23

JOHN w. FORCE DIES;
 ILL ONLY FEW DAYS
Prominent Electroplater Never Re- covered From Shock Caused By
 Wife's Sudden Death.

Only about seven months after his wife's sudden death John W. Force, a well known citizen, died rather sud- denly at o'clock this morning at his home at the corner of Stanley and Chestnut streets. MT. Force had been i'll for few days but his death was not anticipated and will come as a great shock to his many friends in this city and about the state.
 The funeral will be held from his late home at 2:30 o'clock Saturday af- ternoon and interment will be in Fair view cemetery. Rev. J. E. Rees will nent in Masonic circles it is probab ble that he will be buried with the full Masonic rites.
 About seven months ago Mrs. Ade- laide Force, Mr. Forces wife, died suddenly and for a long time her husband was inconsolable and 1t is thought that his grieving may have brought on his own fatal illness. On Sunday night he was taken with what is thought to have been a slight
  which he never rallied.
 MT. Force was born in Newark, N J.. sixty-two years ago, was an elec- troplater by trade and was an expert in his line. For many years he was employed by Traut & Hine in that capacity and later he left their eni- pfoy and went to New Jersey where he went into business for himself. 3oe t ic 1N.> at %0 ti city and took charge of the plating department at North & Judd's which position he held at the time of his death.
 Since joining Harmony lodge. A. F. & A. M., in 1902, MT. Force had been actively engaged in that order and was one of it's most prominent members.
 He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Mabel Baldwin, with whom he made his home.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-23
DIR. MCINTOSH SHOT.

Columbia, s. C., July 2a.-Dr. J. H.. Mcintosh, who has figured in po- litical exchange with Gov. Cole Blease, was shot today by an un- dangerous Dr. Mcintosh says his assailant after shooting, made off, shouting: Now you won't bother Cole tomorrow