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New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
THREE NEW CASES
 OF INFECTED COWS
Commissioner Phelps Places Quaran- tine on Highways of Eleven ToWns
 in Hartford County.

Hartford, Conn.,, Nov. 19.-Three new cases of foot and mouth disease were reported to Cattle Commissioner J.. o. Phelps this afternoon. They arc in the herds of Henry Caldwell, Bloom field; J. Scareiki. West Hartford and y J. Duncan, Wethersfield All are traceable to COWS sold by cattle dealer.
 Dr. J. A. kiernan. the. government N6pert and Deputy Com missioner F. A. Ingram started out on tour of in- spection of the several infected herds In this vicinity today, Dr. Kiernan having arrived from Alabama Wednes- day night. The Washington authori- sies have informed the cattle commis- sioner that other government veteri- narians are to be sent here. Dr. Becker of the government staff has already arrived.
 In an order issued today Commis- sioner Phelps placed a quarantine on the highways of eleven towns in Hart lord county. This means that they cannot be used for the purpose of con- veying cattle from one place to an- other. The towns are as follows: Bloomfield, East Hartford, Hartford, Manchester, New Britain, Newington, South , w Windsor, West Hartford Wethers1eld and Windsor.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
SUM FOR SWEDEN'S
 NEEDY ABOUT $4OO
Local Swedish Raise Large Amount For Aid of War Suffer-
 CTS in Old World. =.

It is reported that between two and three hundred dollars has been raised by local Swedish Am ericans who are soliciting money toward a sum for the aid of the families in Sweden which were left destitute as a result of the mobilization orders issued several weeks ago.
 The lists are now being submitted to the committee in charge, which was appointed at first mass meeting held at the Swedish Lutheran church in August, and when all have been heard from, it is expected that the sum will total at least $400.
 Acting under authority given him at the mass meeting, John l.. Loreni- us, chairman of the local committee, will send money to ex-Minister La gercrantz in Sweden, who was ap- pointed by the Swedish queen to head the board which to distribute funds to her needy subjects.
 The local Swedish Am orleans will hold another mass meeting at the Film church probably December 8, at which time, the pastors of the three local Swedish churches will deliver addresses.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
Best eggs Sic. Russell Bros.-adv
BIBLE GLASSES BEGUN.

The first meeting and supper of the Mems Bible Classes was held last evening in the Y. M. c. A. and was well attended. The address of the evening was made by F. l.. Billings of Hartford. Other talks were made by Rev. Samuel A. Fiske of Berlin, Louis P. Slade, principal of the New Britain High school and c. Fl. Barnes, the association secretary. F.. c. Shjerden, chairman of the Bible classes, presided. The first regular meeting will be held two weeks from last night, the members voting to postpone the opening class night on account of Thanksgiving.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19

A threat to force his way past the forts guarding the entrance to the harbor of Smyrna was made by Cap tain Benson Decker, in command of the United States armored cruiser Tennessee, according to dispatches re- ceived from Athens The action of the forts in firing on launch of the cruiser as it was trying to enter the harbor to arrange for the Tennessee to follow is given as the cause of the threat. There had been reports that British, French and Russian resi- dents at Smyrna and the surrounding region have been illtreated and that the authorities were threatening to put many of them to death in re- prisal for attacks by the allies on
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19

Turkey. Protection of these foreign CTS as we'll as Americans is said to have been the purpose of the Ten nessee's trip to Smyrna. The garrison at Smyrna at present consists of 35,- 900 Turkish soldiers. 1t was believ sd that the harbor of Smyrna was mined and that the Tennessee would run q grave risk if she attempted to go in. Secretary of the Navy Daniels said that the Tennessee had not been ordered to go into Smyrna harbor; that the commanders of both Ten nessee and her sister ship, the North Carolina, had only general instruc- tidns to remain in Mediterranean wa ters and look out for American inter- ests. He was satisfied that neither of the commanders would take any
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
CHy Hens

l daughter has been born to Police l Officer and Mrs Patrick Howley l c. J. Anderson today purchased
 property in Belvidere from the Bod
 we'll Land company.
 Dr. Kenneth E. Kellogg has re-
 turned home from the hospital
 in Baltimore where he recently under.
 went an operation, much improved in 1 health.
 Miss Margaret Lee of Summer street, has returned from a visit with her brother, pr. John A. Lee of 1 Brooklyn, N. Y. John and Thomas Hayes of New ark, N. J., are visiting their mother, Mrs. Patrick Hayes of Sexton street, who is seriously ill. Miss Margaret Mueller, principal, and Miss May Flannery, her assistant, have charge of entertainment to be given for the children of the Rock. well school kindergarten Friday The first regular rehearsal of the Y. M c. A. minstrels will be held to- night under the direction of Philip M Molander.
 Henry Hoar will give a talk to the Baraca club of the Methodist church Sunday on the economic aspects of prohibition.
 The Women's society of the First church gave a musical and literary entertainment in the chapel last even ing.
 Carlson and Torell have filed with Building Inspector Ruth erford plans for three-family house to be built on Chestnut street at a cost of $5,O0C.
 Isabella circle, National Daughters of Isabella, will meet this evening ,1 Judd's hall
 A marriage license has been grant ed to Harry Lloyd Griffin of "A Pros- pect street and Miss Freida Traut- man of Rockville.
 A daughter was born Wednesday evening, November IS, at the New Britain General hospital to MT. and Mrs. Wardell D. Burr, of IF Win throp street
 Harold Parkenton of this city who was arrested in Hartford Tuesday for leaving his auto on the prohibited portion of Pearl street, pleaded ignor- ance in court yesterday and judg ment was suspended
 An informal organization was formed by a group of the young mar ried women of the South church liv- ing at the west end at the home of Mrs. Frank J. Porter, Lexington street, yesterday afternoon The af- ternoon was spent in sewing for the Red Cross.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19

step that might involve the United States in international difficulties. The Tennessee recently took $2,5OO,OOO In gold to Europe to relieve the Ameri- cans stranded there. The Tennessee carries a formidable armament of four ten-inch (forty caliber) guns in pairs in her fore and aft turrets; sixteen 5six-inch (fifty caliber) guns. twenty-tWo 4 three-inch guns and four !tWenty-nne-inch torpedo tubes. Smyrna, at the head of Smyrna bay, is the largest and most important Turkish seaport on the west coast of Asia. 1t has a broad, artificial har- Dor. It is estimated that there are about 800 English residents. The Am erican residents are fewer in num- Der. '.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
One-Way Streets.
(Cleveland Plain Dealer.)

(Cleveland Plain Dealer.) One of the most impressive object lessons in municipal map making Is afforded by the cow-trailed topogra- phy of Boston. Her crooked streets have become a distinction. Her mar row roadways are a perennial source of publicity. It is only in a remote degree, therefore, that Boston can be used as a traffic example for towns with full sized highways.
 Nevertheless, the thing that is test ed out in the Boston crucible may i'll time be found to have attractions for other cities. Just now she is increas- ing the number of her one-way streets. On the one-way street the traffic current all rolls one way. The entire street may not be given up to the innovation, but certain districts and sections are governed by it. The plan has been on trial for some time. It has given so much satisfaction that the street commissioners now propose adding sections of half dozen streets to the one-way quota. The early op position was very strong, but the re- striction seems to have worked out in a satisfactory manner. One of the Boston newspapers omments edi- torially on the one-way plan in this fashion: Experience has proved it to be the lesser of two evils. Traffic util- izes street surface to immeasurahly better advantage if it all moves in one direction, and in the crowded cond1- tions here we shall have to utilize such principles to a still greater degree as pressure increases. We may have to route our sidewalk traffic on the same basis"
 It isn't at all probable that the large municipalities will turn to Boston for street traffic suggestions, yet the reg ulation and safeguarding of the streets has become one of the leading municipal problems, problem which demands severe restrictions and constant espionage. In VleW of this the Boston experiment becomes interesting. and may even offer an example worthy of imitation if conl- stantly increasing traffic pressure finds no simpler relief.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
GERMAN ADVANCE IS
 FEINT AT WARSAW
Russian Military Authorities Say Kai- ser's Forces Wish to Divert Czar's
 Troops from Advance on Cracow.


 Petrograd, Nov. 19, via London I.45 p. m.-The German advance in considerable force along the narrow battle front on the west bank of the River Vistula, is regarded by Rus sian military observers as a feint at the city of Warsaw, the intention of which is to draw Russian troops from their advance upon Cracow and dis tract attention from the efforts of the Germans to establish a strongly for tified defensive line from Kalisz to Cracow.
 This plan also Is calculated by the military authorities to relieve the German troops in East Prussia, now giving way along the entire line, by rendering a Russian further advance untenable. Despite this German demonstration the converging lines Of the Russian advance on the Austrian forces of Cracow are steadily progress ing, the Russians say, having now reached within twenty-five miles of that point.
 The Austrians are stubbornly con- testing the Russian offensive and are taking advantage of very creek and hillock in any way available for de- fense, but the Russian columns in south Poland already have traversed the last river between them and the fortress of Cracow.
 The Russian troops form two fronts, one facing Cracow and the other fac- ing the Carpathian Mountains, where yesterday they re-occupied the ap- breaches to two of the most import ant passes into Hungary.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
WILL TALK ON MINING.

The social problems which arise in a mining camp such as Butte, Mont, will be explained in the address to be given by the Rev. Lawrence A. Wilson, of Helena, Mont., in the reg ular monthly meeting of the Mems Brotherhood of South church tomor- row evening. Rev. Wilson's subject is Montana and It's Mining," and special reference will be made to Butte which is now the greatest min ing city in the country Mr. Wilson is an able young man and brings an interesting story of the life and in- dustry in this part of the west. The address will be illustrated by stere- oLticon pictures All men interested in the meeting are invited.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
GERMANS REFUSED
 WITH HEAVY LOSS
(Continued from First Page.

\ was dashed to pieces like migrating Bbirds flying against a rock
 Meanwhile the main body of the Russians, 1,6OO,OOO men, whose ab- solute purpose is to beat the Aus trians decisively is proceeding un- molested to attack Cracow, leaving ;a snlRller detachment to bessie re Przemysl.
 Thereafter, the officer concluded, the Russians do not intend to at tempt to cross the Carpathians, but, following the Oder river, will make their main attack on Germany by way of Opheln, Breslau and Gloga."
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
PRO-ANNEXATIONISTS DEFEATED AT Y. M. c. A.
Opening Debate of William H. Hart Club Last Evening Attended by
 Large Number.

 A large number of enthusiastic de- baters attended the first debate of the William H. Hart Debating club at the Y. M. C. A. last evening. The af- frmative siGe, represented by E. O. Shjerden and Abraham Lipran, on the question, Resolved, That the an nexation of Mexico by the United States would prove beneficial to both countries," was defeated by the neg ative team, represented by F. R. Gill patrick and Jarolim Radil.
 The judges of the debate were George Levitt Thomas Emerson and c. H. Barnes.
 The next debate of the club will be held two weeks from last night and will be on the subject, Resolved, That national prohibition law will be a menace to the country" The affirmative side will be represented by Ernest Graves and w. E. Fay, and l.. G. D. Healy and Oliver Nichols will argue the negative side.
 Last nights meeting was attended by about forty persons, which is the largest number that has attended a session of the club in several years. A preliminary discussion, open to all present, was held for the purpose of giving the men practice in extempor- aneous speaking and parliamentary procedure. A half hour will be de- voted to a similar discussion at each meeting.
 The relative merits of President Wilson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abra- ham Lincoln as national executives was the subject of the discussion last night
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
CHARGES |
Inquiry Into AIIcge Mikado's Troops nd
 They Arc D
Correspondence of Al

Correspondence of Al
 Tokio. Oct. A, -Th cial statement has bed Associated Press cd charges made in ChI Japanese army has b< pillage and dishonorinI women.
 An investigation cono acts of brutality imput peditionary forces at KI that they are distorted acquisitions legitimatel armies in course of wal that our soldiers have d of brutality towards e is without foundation.
 If Chinese have b< killed, it is because detachment of Japan were in a state of lei
 The statement q strictest discipline iG Japanese army. I'll brutality and no pillS will ony serve to esta Of our army"
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
Musical Program Will Be Given in Addition to Play Tomorrow Night.

In addition to the play, "The Great Exodus," which will be the fea- ture of the entertainrn ent to be giv- en tomorrow evening! in the parlors of the First Church by the members of the Baraca club, an interesting musical program has been arranged
 Miss Ruth Schade will play piano solos, and a banjo and mandolin se- lection will be given by Clifford Fields and MT. Landon. Rev. E. T. Thienes and Louise Jones will sing several songs.
 At least twenty pounds of candy has been made by the boys of the class and this will be sold in the can dy booth, which the boys feel will be the center of attraction.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19

Under present conditions it would be impossible for Russia to send 0troops to the assistance of the sorely- pressed Servians unless she trans ported them by water from Arch angel, in the far north, around almost the whole continent of Europe. or else invaded neutral territory. With the Dardanelles closed to her, her only alternative would be to send troops across Rumania or Bulgaria.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
NO PUBLIC AUCTION.

New York, Nov. 19.-The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway will not be solG at public auction on No vember 24, as ordered by the fedora district court. The circuot court of appeols reversed this afternoon, lower courts order by a decision. handed down, in the litigation looking to a foreclosure sale in the suit brought by the Central Trust company as trustee.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
Russian Squadron Routed
 By Turkish Fleet

Berlin, Nov. 19. by Wireless to the Associated Press.-A Turkish fleet Las engaged Russian squadron cOni- posed of two battleships and five crui- sers off Sebastopol, according to an official report reaching Berlin toda, from Constantinople.
 One of the Russian battleships was seriously damaged. and the other ves- sels with the Turkish ships in pur suit fled to Sebastopol.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
Kurds Giving Way
 Before CZar's Forces

Paris Nov. 19, 4:1O a. m.--A des- patch to the Havas agency from Urmia, Persia, says:
 The Kurds everywhere are giving; way before the Russian troops against whom they dare to make only desul- tory attacks. That portion of the Kurd forces whom the Russians de- feated previously at Torgeven have gone to Schalibinan where they are rallying."
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
FOUR PRIESTS EXECUTED.

Fl Paso, Tex, Nov. 19.-A military bulletin from Guadalajara received here today says that four Roman Catholic priests had been executed by order of General Joachim Amar, military governor fin the State of Michoacan. It was declared that the clericals had headed an uprising. Sev- eral similar uprisings of the people against alleged confscation and desc cration of church property have been reported from several points in southwestern Mexico.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
GuStayC Peterson.

The funeral of Gustave Peterson, the Plainville man, who died at the hospital last night as the result of a shooting accident Saturday, Novem- Der 8. will be held at ? o'clock to- morrow afternoon from the Erwin Mortuary chapel in Fairview ceme- tery. Rev. G. E. Pihl, pastor of the Swedish Bethany church, will off, ciate. Members of the Fridham so- ciety are requested to attend the ser vices in body. .a.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
HASTINGS WINS TOURNAMENT.

F. D. Hastings, who has a local reputation as a cue expert, won the billiard and pool tournament held at the City club in Hartford last night About fifty persons participated in the tournament and among them were some of the best players in Hartford. MT. Hastings made a score of 175 in billiards and 176 in pool.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
Miss Agnes B. Egan9

The funeral of Miss Agn Egan was held this morning o'clock from St. Mary's church the Rev. Father Rizzio officid Interment was in the new Cath cemetery and the pail bearers w6- M. J. Connors, Patrick Hannon, Will liam Kelly. James Penis, Joseph Glover and James Ringrose. The flower bearers were James Glover and Matthew Egan. Jr.
 This funeral was largely attended by the friends and relatives of the de. ceased and the floral tributes were numerous, many beautiful set pieces being sent by loving friends.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
RELIEF FUND CONCERT.

The Balmoral quintet composed of Alice A. Wilcox, of Plainville, sopra- no; Jean Cochrane of New Britain, alto; Raymond Grant of Glaston- bury, tenor; Edgar l.. Brown of Hartford, bass, and c. Louise Dick- erman, pianist, will give a concert at the First Congregational church of Plainville Friday evening, Nov. 27, for the Belgian relief fund
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
No. GrosyenordaIe Clergyman to Tell His Opinion at Lutheran Church.

Rev. c. A. Lindevall of North Grosvenordale, Conn.,, will deliver a lecture on "Phe Causes of the Euro pean Conflict" at meeting of the Mems club of the Swedish Lutheran church Thursday, December 3.
 Rev. MT. Lindevall is considerable Of a historian and his lecture, which has been received with favor on many other occasions, will undoubtedly by popular with his local hearers. The public will be invited to attend the affair.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
TOSCANO SUED AGAIN.

Late this afternoon Mrs. Julia Cas- sciello Dc Risy, as guardian for her daughter, brought another suit against Pasquale Toscano, claiming
 s5O3. Constable Wrinkle served the papers which were made out by At torney E. J. Danberg. The writ is returnable before the court of com mon pleas on the first Tuesday in De-
 cenber.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
CELEBRATION

The forty-second anniversary cele- bration of the Natar Jahn lodge, D. o. H., will take place tonight in Bar decks hall. The celebration will fol- low the regular meeting and will be restricted to members. A car6 tourn- ament will be the feature of the en- tertanment and refreshments will be served during the evening. Mr. Emil Vogel will sing several songs.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
Naval Battle Reported
 Off Swedish Coast

London, Nov. 19, 4:03 A. M.-The correspondent of the Central News at Copenhagen reports that very heavy gun firing was heard Tuesday afternoon from Gothland Island,. in the Baltic Sea off the Swedish coast and is supposed to have been from a naval battle between German and Russian fleets.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
ELKS MEET TONIGHT

Tonight the New Britain Lodge of contrary to the usual custom the session will be called to order at 7:3O o'clock, This is to give more time for the old fashioned social which is to follow.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
CONGREGATION WEEK NETS $500

Although the accounts have not all been settled as yet, it is estimated by members of the committee on ar engagements that about $500 was real ized from "Congregation Week. sales at the Swedish Lutheran church last week, a sum far in advance of the hopes of the church parishioners. The money will be applied to the fund for the defraying of the church debt.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
Frank Haib.

Funeral services for Frank Halb were held this morning at g o'clock from St. Peters church. The Rev. rather Daly officiated in place of rather Coppens who is away. Fra. ternal brothers of the deceased act ed as pail bearers. Ihterment was in the new Catholic cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
Naval Encounter Between
 Russians and Turks

Petrograd. Nov. 19.-There has been naval encounter in the Black sea between Russian and Turkish warships. No definite news of the outcome has been received here as yet beyond the fact that the Turkish cruiser Goeben sustained serious in- jury
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
ENTERTAINME TONIGHT.
Proceeds to Go Toward Benefit o
 Red Cross Society.

An offering for the benefit of the Red Cross will be taken at the enter tainment to be given at ,7:30 tonight at the Hillcrest church. Admission is free and the public is invited. The following program Will be given:
 er." ....... ..... Wagner
 ... Speaks
 Mrs. lfsrles Marshall. T oo+urA Milo Leon Norton CoIo Mrs. Marshall OrganJ Postfiude, Improvisation.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19

There is a renewed demand TOT the teaching of Spanish in the puollc schools, in order that this country may be in a position to make an intelligent and effective attempt to capture the trade of South America. It is req sonable demand and steps should be taken to include this course in the curriculum of many institutions as a legitimate aid to trade efficiency Ansonia Sentinel.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
Otto Ladinig,

Ihe funeral of Otto Ladinig, the unfortunate young man who was acci- oentally killed whith a shotgun near ms nome on Second avenue in Sey- mour park on Tuesday night, will be neld tomorrow afternoon at o'clock from his late home. The Rev. M w. Gaudian will officiate and burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
Pool and Billiard Tables and Bowling
 Alleys Assessed $5 Each.

Pool and billiard parlors, bowling al- leys, and tobacco dealers must pay extra for their privileges during the present war because of the new gov ernment tax, which took effect No vember 1, and this tax must be paid before December 1 in order to escape penalty.
 It is not generally understood that the new government tax includes any person whose annual sales of tobacco in any form exceeds $200 and such dealers must pay $4.SO a year. Pool and billiard tables and bowling al- leys will be taxed each $5.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
AT GERMAN LUTHERAN CHURCH

The Young Peoples society and the choir of the German Luth eran church will combine to give an entertainment tonight at St. Matthew's hall. An in teresting program of music and dia- logues has been arranged. The en- tertainment will be repeated tomor- row evening in the same place.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
Thousands of Russian
 Troops in Servia

Berlin, Nov. 19, via London, 1:34 ID. ms-The Cologne Gazette publishes despatch from Sofia, Bulgaria, say ing that several thousand Russian of fcers and soldiers have appeared in Servia
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19

Professor Willard c. Fisher is to devote his time to the progressive cause, so it is said, during the next two years. He seems to have decided to drop the democrats for good.-Bridge- port Post