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New Britain herald., 1914-08-26
Michael Began.

The funeral of Michael Began was held this morning at 10 o'clock from St. Mary's church. The service was conducted by the Rev. M. P. Hart, and the Rev. Charles Coppens was present. The interment was in the new Catholic cemetery. The pail bearers were William and Frank Began, T. H. O'Brien, M. P O'Brien, and John and Frank Kiernan The flower bearers were William Regan and John Reilly
New Britain herald., 1914-08-26
Mrs. Ambrose Schmidt.

Requiem and funeral services for Mrs. Ambrose Schmidt will be held In St. Peters church tomorrow morn ing at o'clock. The interment will be in St. Marys new cemetery.
Evening journal., 1914-08-29
tenth shot MAY
result Fatally
Jealous Negroes Revenge on.
Rival Almost Misses
Mark

OXFORD. Pa, Aug. 2s-By empty
ing 10 shots from an automatic re-
volver point-blank at his rival. stand
ing less than seven loet away. and
only hitting him once, Harris
Thomas. colored. aged % years. es-
tablished a new record for poor
marksmanship. To-day he is in the
Chester county Jail. awaiting the
death of his victm. Joseph Hall, who
iE lying in tho Coatespille Hospital
IN critical condition. The fracas
occurred Oil the main thOrOughfare of
the town and the bullets were dis
charged into a crowd ol persons Just
returning from the initial session of
the Chaatauqua. but almost by a
miracle Hall vas the only person
struck
The trouble arose out OF rivalry
over a girl. and, following argument
over the matter. Thomas procured a
revolver and, returning, found Han
in local restaurant Calling him
to the door, he began iusillade. and.
after his victim had fallen. disap-
peared down a dark street A crowd
followed. but he escaped Yesterday
he SURRENDERED TO the police. and
later was taken 10 the county Jail
Hall was removed TO the hospital.
where IL was found one bullet had
pierced his intestines. and his re-
covery is practically impossible.
Evening journal., 1914-08-29
Commune From FIrgt Page.


centre Of Europe; courted by many;
feared by many; treated with defer
ence by all. No country has had such
a reign OF prosperity and splendour.
yet all the time she has been dis
contented; sOlicitous of admiration;
careless Of international law: wor-
shipping force. and giving us all to
understand that her triumphs in the
past and her power in thu present
were little compared to wba, she
sought in the future.
And now the great collision has
come. and it is well that the democratic
nations of the world-the nations,
mean, where the people own the govern
ment and not the government the peo-
ple-shOuld realize what is at stake.
The French, English and American sys-
TENS of government by popular election
and parliamentary debate, with the kind
of civilization which flows from such in.
stitutions, are brought into direct con
llict with the highly efficient imperial
ist bureaucracy and military Organiza-
tion of Prussia. That is the issue. No
partisanship is required to make il
plain. No sophistry can obscure it,
asked whether the democracy Of the
United States, apart from the moral
issues involved. had any direct interests
in the result of the war.
"Nou are the judges of that" replied
the First Lord. You do not require me
to talk TO you of your interests. II
England were to be reduced in this war.
or any other which would be sure to
follow from it, if this war were inclus-
i've, 10 the position Of small country
like Holland, then, however far across
the salt water your country may lie. the
burden which we arc bearing now would
fall on to your shoulders.
81 do not mean by that that Germany
would attack you, or that if you were
attacked you would need TO fear the
result so far as the United States was
concerned The Monroe Doctrine, how
Evening journal., 1914-08-29
URGE ASSISTANT
Inspector AGAIN
Council VIII Be Asked to-
Gie Mr.. Anderson an
Assistant
BUILDINGS
ARE CONDEMNED

In the near future City Council will
be asked TO take up the question OF an
assistant building inspector. The busi-
ness of the Office Of building inspector
is such that the incumbent mas TO nut
in from 10 to IA hours a day. In addi-
tion to issuing permits and making
daily reports to the city auditor the
inspector has to answer All correspond
ence and inspect from twenty to forty
operations day.
Building Inspector Anderson said to-
day that IL is Impossible to keep pace
with the contractors aud at the same
time attend 10 the office work. He has
notified Contractor Sahatino that the
boxed in work at the srore at Lincoln
and Howell streets must be opened in
order to see ii two steel girders were
used
Rrinokloe q Canning have been mott
fled that the wall in the buildings Nos
lO6-lOS West Seventh street, must be
strengthened. The ends ul the gIrdeI-
resi- ON the wal. aud II Is not strong
enough 10 support all the masonry.
The frame Back building az No. 506
Market street has been condemned, as
we'll ns the building 40. 400 North Jack
son street.
The row of brick houses ON North
jackson street a owe Fourth has heen
condemned 80 far as the fronts are
concerned. The foundations were not
solid and the fronts are in a wreiched
condition.
Harry Blackwell has been ordered TO
strengthen the urick wall under the col
umns of the house at Fourth and Jet-
Ierson streets.
Evening journal., 1914-08-29
TOWNSEND
NOT A CANDIDATE
Not Seeking Congressional
Nomination; Name Not
TO be Presented
NAME WAS USED BY
SOME OF HIS FRIENDS

II was learned today that Colonel
John G. Townsend. Of selbyville, Sus-
sex county, will not be a candidate
Tor the Republican nomination for
Congress at the State Convention in
Dover on Wednesday next Colonel
Townsend's name has been mentioned
in connection with the Congressional
nomination, hut a repor, got around
yesterday that Colonel Townsend was
not a candidate and would not per-
NIT his name to be placed before the
State Convention.
Colonel Townsend himself today
verified the report that he would not
he a candidate. Il have not been
a candidate. he said. although some
OF my friends have been urging my
name I'm connection with the nomi-
nation. do not expect my name to
be presented and have told several OF
my friends that ] do not want my
name placed In nomination"
In all probability Secretary OF State
Thomas w. Miller, of This city, will
be nominated for Representative IN
Congross. So far as can be learn
ca. the mme of Curtis H. Davis, of
Laurel. in the only one that may be
placed i'm nomination. aside from that
o. Mr. Miller, although it was limited
today that Mr.. Davis may be noml-
mated for State Treasurer and retire
as a Congressional candidate
II also was said today that the
chances favor the nomination of Col
cnel Theodore Townsend. of Milford.
for State Auditor.
Evening journal., 1914-08-29
LEAGUE island TO have
NAVY DAY celebration

On saturday. September 3, the an.
nual Navy Day" will be celebrated at
the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The celc.
bration of a ''Navy Day Is FOR two
purposes 10 raise money for the Navy
Relief Society, and to bring the people
OF Philadelphia and visitors to Philadcl
phia in touch with the navy yard aud
the navy, thereby increasing their in.
terest IN the floating armament Of the
nation.
The yard viii be open for visitors
from 10 "a. m TO II p. m. Visitors may
bring their lunch or obtain 81 in 'the
yard. An admission will be charged for
adults
Inside the yard program OF ath-
letic. naval and military sports and ex-
crciscs viii be carried out, such as the
followingi Boat races In black channel ;
baseball, enlisted men vs. yard cm-
ployesi field sportsi track events nov
city races, military contests, tent
pitching, wall scaling, etc; team con.
tests, tug OF war. etc.
In addition tothis program other fca-
lures of interest will bc offered such ms
diving. in regulation diving suit. by
navy divers; the moving of guns .nn,l
turrets by power; street riot drill
dress parade; load,ug drill with gums ON
board ship; boat trips arWmd reserve
ilcet signalling. with flags. semaphorc
and night lights scarchlieht display
inspection Of tlo,hiue outfit hammocks
mess gear. galley lkitthcnl etc. taking
in the features of dnily life on board
ship.
Evening journal., 1914-08-29
Statements Based on Wrong
Premises, Won BernSfoFff Says

German Socialist Democrats voted the
credit in Parliament and said We
nave always been against war, but
since our country has been attacked
by the worst autocrat the world knows.
we stand with one mind with all the
rest OF the German people
"In striking contrast to this atti-
tude of the German Socialists. the
leader Of the Liberal Party in England
0Neir Hardie,) arose in Parliament
and said that the British government
had not done all that it might have
done to prevent war"
Referring TO a phrase in the Church
in statement implying to attack
democracy and civilization of England
over Germany. the Ambassador added:
81 cannot understand how the coal
itiOn which has been formed 10 at
tack us can complain about the Ger
man methods of warfare after ihey
have drawn Oriental races into the
European struggle and after they have
called colored and Indian troops 10
fight their European battles"
Evening journal., 1914-08-29
WAR ODDITIES

ST. PETERSBURG.-Russian pro-
tGssOrs possessing German and Aus
tIian decorations are disposing Of
the gold and silver of which they are
made, on behalf of the poor.
LONDON British saloOnkeeDers
are taking no chances THE lager
beer sold. here is brewed in Belgium"
reads a sign posted IN barrooms
throughout London.
PARIS.-All French military uni
forms in the wardrObes OF Paris thea
tres have been cOnfscated by the War
Office
Changes Of name an
nounced in the latest issue of the
London Gazette are Rosenbefm to
Rose. Siegenberg to curzon, and
Schacht 20 Dent
BERLIN-By unwritten law only
noblemen are admitted TO the COM
missioned ranks of the German
Deaths Head Hussars.
Evening journal., 1914-08-29
THF REV. h. g. B0sTIcK 1UEAD.

Following a lingering Illness. tn
Rev. Edward C. Bostick. aged s.
years. well-known colorcd preach
eradied at his home, No. S17 Windsor
street, ON Thursday Mr. Bosiicl
was native OF Canada. but hat
lived here nearly all his life. He il
survived By a widow and two sons
Charles 4. and William Wilbert n
Bostick, and a sister. Mrs e. N
Dnlahay. Of No. 7t3 DUPONT street
One brother lives in New York.
The funeral will take place from
his late residence on Tuesday after.
noon with inierment in Mt. Olive
Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1914-08-29
MOVES
IN THE WAR zone:
What They MEAN
lContinued From First Page.

''''''''''' III - VT
sible for being TO endure. Constam
watclfulncss. with no incidents to stim-
ulate activity rs an undesirable oOndi-
tion AT any time, and particularly in
grave crises.
The daring plan Of the British naval
stratcgists to attack German warships
od the immense stronghold of fIeligo-
land undoubtedly had I'M mind not 50
much the harm that might be chused
thc German navy by the destruction oi
light cruisers as the psychological ef-
feet on the men of the British fleets.
The broak i'm the nervous monotony OF
fruitless waiting for the enemy to mp
pear win repay the Heligoland venture
to ihc German navy.
Evening journal., 1914-08-29
Churchill Fears Menace TO
America if Germans Triumph

ever, carries you very far, in South as
well as North America, and .is IL likely
that victorious German militarism,
which would then have shattered
France irretrievably, have conquered
Belgium and have broken forever the
power of England, would allow itself to
be permanently cut of from all hopes
of that over sea expansion and devel-
opment with which South America alone
can supply iii
"Now the impact is,on us. Our blood
which flows in your veins should lead
YOU 10 expect that we shall be stub
born enough to bear that impact. But
IL we 20 down and arc swept IN ruin into
the past. YOU are the next in line.
This war is for usia war of honor, OF
respect tor obligations into which we
have entered and of loyalty towards
friends i'm desperate need. But now that
it has begun. il has become war OF
self preservation. The British democ-
racy, with its limited monarchy, its an
cicnt parliament its ardent social and
philallthropic dreams. is engaged for
good and for all in deadly grapple with
the formidable might of Pnssian auto
cratic rule.
III - ohII system W tiNAitNhAA'ih hhN
governmentiagainst theirs. II is our life
OF theirs.
"Nc are conscious Of The greatness Of
the times. We recognize Che consequence
and proportion OF events. We feel that,
however inadequate we may be, how
ever unexpected The ordeal may be we
are under the eye OF history.
T "And the issue being joined. England
pmust 90 forward 10 the very end"
While 7 was speaking TO Mr.. Church
in, telegram came in from Belgium
announcing total destruction Of the
/ town OF Iouvain as an act of military
execution. Handing II to me, he said;
"What further proof is needed Of the
I cause at issuog Tell that 90 your
American fellow -countrymen.
you know he added, u nm hnit.
American myself"
Evening journal., 1914-08-29
RRInE OF MrSrrRNrR.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, Aug 80 Word was
received here yesterday by relatives
and friends of the marriage IN Seattle
Wash. ON August 10, Of William
Lewis. second son of former senator
Robert n. Lewis. OF Dover, and Miss
Alice Burchonal, daughter OF Joseph
Burchenal. of ncar WoOdside. Miss
Burchcnal made the trip to Seattle
alone. where she met Alr Lewis and
they were marrledn the western city.
They viii reside in Seattle. where Mr.
Lewis Is engaged IN business.
Evening journal., 1914-08-29
CITY MOOSE IN
LABOR DAY PARADE
Junior and Defender 'Howdy
Paps' Enthusiastic Over
Their Plans
PLENTY OF MUSIC
TO ADD TO JOY

Members of Wilmington Lodge, No.
1s4, Loyal Order OF Moose, will par
ticipate in the Greater Wilmington
Labor Day Parade" This action was
decided upon at a largely attended
meeting of the order last night. 1t
was unanimously decided to order
from the joint committee having
charge of the parade 200 Of the
'booster umbrellas" bearing the slo-
gan "Do It For Wilmington"
Fifty of these umbrellas are to be
used by the newly formed junior lodge
of Moose: 35 for the lately instituted
Moose Defenders, Company A of Della
ware and the remainder by the lodge
members proper. The junior lodge and
Moose Defenders are separate organ
izations of the parent lodge in uni
form, but the members are part Of the
order in general.
The special committee which will
have charge of the Mooses participa-
ton in the parade comprises P. John
Cusack, chairman; William W. Wish
am and John Brainard. Mr.. Cusack
will act as marshal and Messrs. Wish
am and Brainard as assistants.
The Defenders will turn out in their
uniforms and the Junior Lodge
should make an excellent showing.
The lodge last night unanimously de-
cided TO have a float in line en-
blematic Of the occasion, with the
lettering on both sides, do IL for
Wilmington" Join the Loyal Order
Of Moose" Undoubtedly the lodge
with its special preparations for the
participation taken into considera-
tion, will make a wonderful showing
The members are all enthusiastic.
K was reported at the meeting that
a band will head the division of the
Moose and this band will Join in the
inassed band concert at the fair
grounds upon the arrival of the di-
vision there The committee which
will distribute the umbrellas to the
membership stated at the meeting
that their representatives would be
al the hall between today and Labor
Day. or that the umbrellas could be
secured from the secretary.
The pennants will be handed out
10 the members Immediately after the
formation on Labor Day begins. The
next meeting Of the lodge will be held
Friday evening. September 4, wher
further plans will be discussed anC
the special parade committee viii
make its report.
Evening journal., 1914-08-29
By the United Press.

NEW YORK, Aug. 29.-Declaring
that the statement Of Winston Church
i'll, First Lord of the British Admiral
ty, was based on a wrong premise and
calling it merely another effort TO de-
ceive the American people. Count Won
Bernstorff, the German ambassador to
the United States, today gave The
United Press the following reply to
Churchill
"Mr. Churchill, who is largely re-
sponsible for the war and who is
known to have proposed an attack on
the German feet before the war had
begun certainly is not fair authority
in the case. Mr.. Churchill's appeal to
the American people is based on the
entirely wrong assumption of a separa-
tion between the Emperor and the So
called military aristocracy of Germany
on the one hand. and the German
people on the other.
This assumption is entirely wrong
II is proved so by the fact that the
Evening journal., 1914-08-29
when THE Skin
ITCHES, BURNS,
APPLY POSLAM

Poslam viii do an that you can expect Of
an efficient remedy for the skin, and uEu
ally much more. Stops itching with first
application. readily removes Pimples, Black
heads and Blemishes. clears inhamed
skin overnight. controls and eradicates
vigulcnt. .tching Eczcmas. Assuredly Pos
lam is the remedy for your use whenever
the skin aiis. Every day sees its successful
work repeated IN hundreds If cases.
Your druggist sells Poslam. For free
sample write TO Emergency Laboratories o.
West 25th Street. NeW York.
Poslam Soap affords an unexcelled
shampoo; discourages dandruf. Makes
skin and complexion clear.
Evening journal., 1914-08-29
Mr.. johnson Ar SECOND CHURCH.

The Rev. r. "a. johnson. pastor of
Grace Baptist Church, Washington, ID.
c.. viii preach tomorrow morning in the
Second Baptist Church, Franklin and
Ninth streets. The evening service at
30 O'Clock will be conducted by the
Senior Christian Endeavor Society, with
Kenneth A. Horn as leader.
Evening journal., 1914-08-29
It's Easy TO Peel Off
Your Tan or FreckleS


This is what you should do 70 shed a
spoiled complexion: Spread evenly over the
face. covering every inch Of skin, a thin
layer Of ordinary mercolized wax. Let this
stay on over night; wash IL on next morn
ing. Repeat daily until your complexion
il As clear. soft and beautiful as a young
girls This result is inevitable, no matter
how soiled or discolored the complexion. The
wax literally peels OF the flmy surface
skin, exposing the lovely young skin be-
ueath. The process is entirely harmless. so
little Of the old skin coming OF at a time.
Morcoized wax is obtainable al any drug
store; one ounce usually sufices. It's a
geritable wonder worker for rough tanned,
'eddcned, blotchy, pimpled or freckled skin.
Pure powdered soxolite Is excellent for a
vrinkled skin. An ounce Of IL dissolved in
4 half pint witch hazel makes a refreshing
vash-iotion. This renders the skin quite
irm and smooth; indeed, the very first
application erases the finer lines; the deeper
aeE, soon follow.
Evening journal., 1914-08-29
sENAToR SAuLsRuRY ILL

In need'of quiet and rest United States
Senator WILLARD salisbury, who has
been IN III health as the result of par
tial breakdown. has gone 90 a Mainc
resort whore Mrs. salisbury hn~ been
spending the summer. The senator viii
remain at the resort until he hes -nili-
cicntly rested 60 again resume his busi-
ness affairs.
Evening journal., 1914-08-29
FASHIONS AND FADS

Metal and flet laces lead
Velvet tricorne hats have appeared.
Handbags are being made of soft
Mocha leather.
A record season is promised for
tJlle and velvet.
Steel buckles are prettiest on white
suede shoes.
White is the favored color for wo-
mems sweaters.
Moire black girdles are still Liked
en- printed cottons.
Roman stripes appear as facings
on the fail dresses.
Two-tone net tops are among the
most fashionable laces.
Silk crepe cloth is an ideal fabric
for early autumn wear.
Evening journal., 1914-08-29

Out TO recapture the batting lead
Of the American League from Joe
Jackson, his shoeless rival, Ty Cobb
waged terrific assault on the Red
sox. The Georgia Peach got a single
and double and stole two sacks. His
double drove in the winning runs.
Giving Connie Mack and some thou
sands of Philly fans the surprise of
their lives, the White Sox came to
life and battered the mighty Plank
from the box, routing the worlds
Evening journal., 1914-08-29
MCGOWAN ON SHnPF InR

Umpire Bill McGowan will 30 10 Az.
laiitic City tomorrow to umpire the
Atlantic City games next week 'Richard
Smith, former manager of the scranton
club, recommended Bin 90 the Atlantic
city club owners 4nd both parties were
mot long in agreeing ON terms Bill is
working in tine Delaware County League
this AFTERNOON.
Evening journal., 1914-08-29
richardson and BANKS
SHOOT FOR CHAMPIONSHIP

An interesting shooting match will
be held at the grounds OF the DUPONT
Gun Club this afternoon, when A, B.
Richardson, holder OF the state cham
pionship, will defend his title against
Edward Banks The shoot will be
al 100 targets in four events Of 25
each, at 16 yards. The event will be
followed by a match for the COnnable
cup The cup is valued at s140.
The present Connable cup is the
third one presented to the dupont
rlub by Mr.. Connable in the last four
ears. The first one was won by W..
s wood and the second by J. T. Rob
rson Neither we're successful in
ualifying for the present cup, so it
& certainty that no two cups will
so in the permanent possession of any
nc shooter. The second match in
lc Connable cup finals will be staged
september 26 and the third and last
ID October 10.
Evening journal., 1914-08-29

Don't allow dirt TO become ingram
ed in hands and nails. If you have
rough work to do. wear gloves as
much as possible. Rub lemon and
glycerine we'll into the hands before
washing them after washing up
greasy dishes.
Evening journal., 1914-08-29
Don't cndure thc needless pnin an

Don't endure the needless pain and
torment Of rheumatism, aggravated as
II is 10y the hot weather W. T. Hutch
ems, Nicfolsnn Ga. sUys.-"l suffered
the aches and pains of rheumatism,
swollen feet, irregular, painful. bladder
action hut Foley Kidney Pills fixed me
up quiekly." foley'a am The best. For
sile by y. y. Danforth, Market and
Second strcpts.--Adv.
Evening journal., 1914-08-29
CAMBRIDGE REGATTA
Shows MANY ENTRIES

CAMBRIDGE, Nd, Aug. 29.-The an
nual regatta OF the Cambridge Yacht
Club was held yesterday under the aus
pices OF the Chesapeake Bay Racing As
sociation in connection with the cruise
OF the Baltimore Yacht Club. The Moon
Yacht Building Company's boats won
in the speed races. Summaries:
WORK ROAT PAGES
Evening journal., 1914-08-29
PAIN PREVENTS RACES.

CAMBRIDGE. Md. Aug % Rain
yesterday put an end to the Dorchester
County Fair preventing entirely tho
last tlay's racing.
Evening journal., 1914-08-29
IN REFORMATORY AGAIN

Stanley Thomas, who escaped from
the Ferris Industrial School some
lays ago. was returned to the school
yesterday afternoon. Thomas was ar
rested by officer Riley yesterday.
Evening journal., 1914-08-29

The Browns couldn't Withstand the
Yank heavy artillery. succumbing
under an avalanche of runs.
Rain cancelled all the pastiming
in the National circuit.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-02-20
ID;nner For Nfr. clark.

Employees OF the Philadelphia
Gas company of West Virgins win
give a d,aner. At, 8 O'Clock Saturday
evening at the waldo hotel in honor
Of Robert T. Clark, who has been
connected with the land department
Of the company for a number OF
years. and who VIA be transferred to
the Pittsburg office in the near fu-
turs. John w. steinbeck, OF Weston
viii succeed Mr.. Clark in the local
office.