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Evening journal., 1915-06-25

10 every shell. In this connection. It
is interesting TO recall that when
sudden paralysis struck all industry,
at the outbreak of tho war, some
OF the copper interests implored Con-
gress TO authorize large purchases
by the government al price arbi-
trarily fixed. Congress, as now ap-
pears, would have been safe if It had
thus "pegged" the tuninling quota
tions. For, soon after, they began to
mount The richest OF the copper
corporations has jusJ1announced that
II will distribute half-a-million dol
lars from the unlookedfor profits as
a bonus to its employees and in COM
pensation for the loss Of wages due
to the sudden crippling OF industry
last fall.
Into a shrapnel shell, top goes
zinc, with more copper, In the form
of brass The elegant machine work
on this single item IN the munitions
! list shrapnel, calls for q variety OF
! skilled labor: and back of that, the
shops that make the maehines and
tools that make the shrapnel are bus
lily employed.
subsidies, how quickly OF easily, this
lun -exampled productive industry can
be adjusted to q normal basis, Is be-
yond telling. The suhsidence will not
long anticipate the conclusion Of hos
tiiities, but even that prayed-for
event is beyond tie range OF pres
ent speculation. Meanwhile. however
il is plain enough that the prosperity
created by the amazing emergency
is not detached isolated, confined 70
bare few specialized industries. The
Connecticut arms factories are ex-
panding beyond all experience in any
! Industrial movement; but So too, the
miners Of Michigan are working over
J time, the zinc fields are no Longer
: isolate. wheat Is holding we'll above
o dollar a hushcl, cotton Is near thu
magic ten cent mark and, directly
/ or indirectly "a vast volume of capi
! tai, and multitude Of wage-earn
P ors. arc employed in supplying th'
r demand for war material"
Evening journal., 1915-06-25

Retail prices in 1914 we're, an average, two per
cent higher than in 1918 That admitted by Federal
statistics issued by the Wilson administration. And
yet one Of the solemn promises made by MIR. Wilson
and his supporters in the campaign Of 1912 that
the Wilson administration would reduce the high cost
OF living. With two per cent increase admitted, the
consumer naturally inquiries whether the administra-
ton estimates have not been kept low for political
purposes No doubt many American wsge-earners, who
lost their positions result of industrial and COM
mercal depression following the advent Of the Wilson
administration feel that the average increase misht
have been made higher by the powers in Washington
without doing violence to the truth of the situation.
Evening journal., 1915-06-25

The zollversn, system Of tariff protection unined
the German Empire Other policies similar in general
respects TO those Of the Republican party in this coun
try, served to make Germany the prosperous CONNER
cia nation before II plunged into the present
And yet the Houston Post says il thinks "tho
Germans would make good Democrats If home train
ing and experience count for anything. they would
make Tar better Republican,
Evening journal., 1915-06-25

"This is perhaps the very time when ! would not
care TO arouse the sentiment OF patriotism said Presi-
dent Wilson in declining . go from Washington to
Philadelphia 10 deliver Fourth Of July address He
did not hesitate however. to go TO Indianapolis on
Jackson Day and to deliver address there designed
to arouse Democratic enthusiasm His refusal TO speak
in Philadelphia will be remembered long after his In
danapclis speech has been forgotten.
Evening journal., 1915-06-25
the STORE THAT SAVES YOU MONEY n
NNELLENBURGN
L MARKET AND SEVENTH SIS: ~
Market AND SEVENTH 5I5.

1TlHERE are 100000 Men and Young
Men in and around Wilmington who
Ig want to pay Ten Dollars for good suit
Of clothes For one reason or another that is
all they care to spend and can afford.
THEY ARE RIGHT and to meet their
ideas our three great stores combined toprovide
The kind Of clothes for Ten Dollars that any
man. no matter what his circumstances would
be glad 10 put on his back.
We've gone further than that-weve
used fabrics that ordinarily go into suits selling
at lrom $3.50 to $500, pure All-woOl and
Worsted Fabrics only-the choicest OF the sea-
sons STYLES in weaves. patterns and colorings,
tailored in way that means certain satislac-
lion.
Such Suits for Ten Dollars we're never
possbe before. Worsteds Cheviots, CasSi-
meres Velours in the fashionable Urquhart
Plaids. Tartan Checks, Stripes, Staple Fast
Color Blue Serqes plain and fancy weave mix
lures |. 2 and 3 Button Models. Plain and
Patch Pockets, Vests with and without collar,
trousers cut straight and conservative with deep
hem on bottom tor cuh
Sizes for regular men. "a 10 AZ.
Sizes for young men, 81 to 40.
Sizes Ior stout men. 80 to 48.
Sizes for short men, "a to 40.
II C,o11o,1b,1rcr q ~
Evening journal., 1915-06-25

All workers the country over. with
hut few exceptions. realize the I'm
portance and potency Of the Wants
and II is 10 the Want Ads that they
turn when they are in need Of assist
ance. ADV.
Evening journal., 1915-06-25
GINS OF TuOUGHT.

When kings are building. draymen have something
10 do.--Schiiler
The greatest success is confidence perfect under
standing between sincere psople-Emerson
New Britain herald., 1915-04-05
VERY ACTIVE TRADING
 ON STOCK EXCHANGE
Bethlehem Steel Sells at New
 HiQh Record of 92

New York, April 5, Wall St., 10:3o a. m.-Very active trading at higher prices marked the resumption of operations on the Stock Exchange to- day. Some of the specialties rose from ? to 4 points, Bethlehem Steel selling at a new high record of 92. American Locomotive rose over five points, and the motor shares were again prominent at substantial ad- rances. standardization Sugar jumped seven points and reacted five. Among the important railroad issues, Union Pacific and Reading alone gained full point. Rock Island also WAS active and strong. likewise the entire Erie group. Profit taking re- duced many of the gains before the end of the half hour.
 Close-Further profit taking caused moderate recessions in the final hour. The closing was strong.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-05
OPEN HEARING ON
 PULLMAN COMPANY
Federal Commission to Probe Wages Paid Portcrs and Conductors
 and Hours of Labor.

Chicago, April 5.-Wages paid Pullman car porters and conductors, hours they are required to work and what percentage of their earnings is paid by the public in tips was infor- nation desired by the federal com mission on industrial relations wnich opened an eight day hearing today.
 The Pullman company employs about 5000 negro porters and about 2,000 conductors. it was said.
 J. s. Hungerford, general super intendent of the company, was to be the first witness. Robert T. Lincoln, chairman of the board of the com pany, is expected to appear as a wit ness tomorrow. R. H. Bell, secre- tary of the Federation of Pullman Conductors and porters, is to present the employees case to the commission.
 Shop strikes on the Illinois Central railroad and Hartman lines are to be taken up by the commission on Wednesday. The Illinois Central strike. which was called in 1911, never has been officially settled.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-05
JEFFERSON DAY BANQUET.
Noted Speakers on List for Festivities
 at New York April 13.

New York, April 5.--Various ele- ments of the dem ocratic party are represented in the list of speakers and guests made public today by the committee in chan ge of the annual Jefferson Day banquet here on April Is, of the National Democratic club. The committee said Tt is not expect ed that the general outpouring of thought will contain any dumdum eN- pressions,'' and referred to some of the men so named are William R. table as peace delegates" Among the men no named are William R. Hearst, Charles F. Murphy, Francis Lynde Stetson, United States Senator James A. O'Gorman and William r. McCombs, chairman of the demo- cratic national committee.
 The list of speakers includes Lind ley M Garrison, secretary of war; Thomas NJ. Gregory, attorney-general; Cone Johnson, solicitor of the state department; Collector Malone of the port of New York; United states Sen ators Lewis of Illinois and Johnson of Maine and Representative Heflin of Alabama.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-05
City Items.

The Austrian Singing society will hold it's annual masquerade in Bar decks hall this evening.
 The annual informal spring dance of the Theta Sigma fraternity of the New Britain High School will be held tonight in Booths hall. .-.
 John Melnick of 77 Hartford ave nue and Victorine Ferre of Burling- ton were granted a marriage license today.
 William c. Kranowitz and his guest, A. NJ. Jacobson of Clearfield, Pa, leave this evening for Columbia university, New York city, to resume their studies
 Friends are requested to keep in mind the hospital bridge and dance at Booths block. Saturday, April 10. A separate hall will be provided for the bridge games. so that the music of the dancing will not interfere.
 A dinner party was given yesterday at the home of Miss Anna Ahern, in honor of her birthday. Whist was played Miss Helen Curtin won first prize and Miss Mary Curtin the con- solation. Easter decorations prevailed. An enjoyable afternoon was spent by a few, of her intimate friends.
 Miss Sylvia Sherman of 55S Church street, had as her guest during the Easter holidays, Miss Elizabeth Spivack of New Haven.
 The report of the death some time ago of the little child of Mrs. Blair, known on the stage as Anna Cleve- land, was incorrect. The child is alive and we'll.
 The daughter born Friday to MT. and Mrs. Carl Bengston died Saturday at the New Britain hospital. MT. Bengston is employed at the Globe Clothing house.
 Daniel c. Darrow of this city, for mer president of the Connecticut Let ter Carriers association, attended the testimonial in New York yesterday to eX-CongYessman Thomas L.. Reilly of Meridcn.
 Charles r. Reyes. formerly vice principal of the High school here and now principal of the High school at Milbury, Mass, is the guest of F. l.. Gilpatrick of Black Rock avenue. He is accompanied, by his wife and  daughter.
 Judge r. B. Hungercord has given a decision for $43 and costs in favor of Angelo Stratus, the plaintiff in the case against John Tzimmonis.
 The final meeting of creditors i'll the Max Liebman bankrupt estate was held at o'clock this afternoon before Referee M. Yeomans of Hart ford.
 Miss Lena Kilbourn of 234 East Main street underwent successful operation at the New Britain Gen. eral hospital last Thursday.
 The regular meeting of Auxiliary No. 1, Sons of Veterans, will be held in the c. A. R. hall at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon. It will be the last meeting before the encampment and d full attendance is desired.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-05
UNION RESUMES REHEARsAI,s Meeting to Be Held Friday Evening
 of This Week in Temperance u.ll

The rehearsals of the Catholic choral union in preparation for the coming performance in the Russwin Lyceum will be resumed in earnest after the rest during the last few weeks The first rehearsal will be held Friday evening in Temperance hall instead of on Thursday evening, the regular rehearsal night.
 Applications for membership in the union will be received Friday night for the last time. The membership is now ninety and it is hoped to increase the membership to 100 by Friday night
 .2 The associate membership cards are now in the hands of the executive committee and the distribution will be made on a basis similar to that employed last year. Associate mem bers arc entitled to the first choice of sfats in the advance sale.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-05
LUTHER LEAGUE MEETING.
Male Members Will Render Program
 On Thursday Evening.

The male members of the Luther league will have charge of the pro gram to be carried out at the meet ing to be held Thursday evening. Fol lowing the entertainment, they will serve refreshments.
 A short Easter program was ren- dered by a number of the Sunday school children during the Sunday school hour yesterday, the regular Easter festival being omitted this year
 There was an attendance of 2S5 at the Sunday school yesterday and Su- perintendent A. J. Anderson com mended the children on their good record.
 The collection at the church amounted to $101.J0 yesterday. Last Easter, the collection brought only SS9.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-05
PAsHA ON MISSION OF PEACE.

Rome, April 4, S56 p. n1., via Paris April 5, 1:20 a. m.-In spite of var ious official denials from some of the belligerent nations that preliminary steps have been taken to conclude peace. especially by Austria and Tur- key, without consulting Germany, the report that Djavid Pasha, Turkish minister of finance, who is now in Switzerland, is on a mission of peace, finds credence here. It is pointed out that Djavid Pasha was one of the first Turkish envoys to undertake at Ouchy, Switzerland, the conclusion of an Italo-Turkish peace and that he conducted his preliminary negotia- tions by roundabout methods through neutral diplomats.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-05
SUIT AGAINST AfA|
Brought by Miss Wahlcre
 Settled for About a

New Haven, April 5.-I brought by Susanna p. M against virgfnius J. May manager of the Mayo Rad pany, involving the parer daughter born to the pla her future maintenance, have been settled today b of a sum a little less than Miss Wahlers. Mayo had under the statutes before of the peace, and on Satu1 ond postponement of the h| agreed to, so that counsel and settle the case. Afif in her testimony against legged that while in his erI stenographer he assaulted hearing did not progress for Mayo to offer a defencd sel being in the midst Of animation when adjourn taken to permit of a con counsel.
 Mayo was the employer May Cook, whose body VI upon West Rock on Marc she had killed herself, and James Dudley who, in a sonality maintained a homd lyn. N. Y, presided over Waterbury. a former std who is the mother of two and the foster-mother of girl.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-05
BOYS RETURN FRUM
 WASHINGTON TRIP
\. M. C. \. Swimming Team Will Meet With Hartford and Mid
 dlctown Tomorrow Night.

l.. w. Yergin. secretary of the Boys department of the Y. M. c. A., and the nine boys who accompanied him on Q tour to New York, Philadelphia and Washington last week, returned home Saturday night. The boys had fine trip, the program being carried out in every detail. On account of President Woodrow Wilson's decision not to give any interviews except on government business during the Euro pean war and the Mexican trouble, the boys were unable to shake hands with him, but he gave them a smile and a greeting as he came out of the White House grounds in his automo- bile
 A. C. Mckinney of the Stanley Works will talk on Keeping Up With the Time es'' at the meeting of the salesmanship class at o'clock tomor- row evening in the Y. M. c. A. ban quet hall.
 Fred W. Latham and Miss Theresa Siegel will take part in the concert to be given by the Y. M. C. A. orchestra tomorrow evening at s o'clock.
 The New Britain swimming team will meet with Middletown and the Hartford teams in Hartford tomorrow night. The members of the team are Leland Hoar, Burritt Root and Eric Norrfeldt.
 The Hartford Y. M. c. A. team will come to New Britain Wednesday for an athletic meet with the team of the Boys department in the gymnasium at : o'clock.
 The final games in the indoor base ball league will be played Friday night Cooks team will ha matched against Williams and Peter sons five will play Hultgren's team.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-05
EUents Tonight

"The Man Who Owns Broadway" at the Russwin Lyceum. Moving pictures and vaudeville at Keeney's.
 Moving pictures at Fox's.
 Monthly meeting of the board of public safety.
 Monthly business meeting of the Wentworth club. ...."
 Session of selectmen ana town clerk for purpose of making new voters until p. m.
 Annual dance of the Theta Sigma alumni in Booths hall.
 Meeting of Mattabessett Tribe, No. if, I. O. R. M., at PAP Main street.
 Meeting of Gerstaecker lodge, No. 96, l. O. o. F., in Turner hall.
 Meeting of Tegner lodge, No. 5, Order of Vasa, at 59 Arch street.
 Meeting of Martha Washington council, Daughters of America, in Jr. Q. L. A. M. hall.
 Meeting of Court Pride, No. 76, F. of A., at 90 Arch street.
 Meeting of Pride Circle, No. 10, Lady Foresters, at PIT Main street. Annual masquerade of the Austrian Singing society in BardecK's hall.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-05
JUDGE SENDS BOY
 TO REFORM SCHOOL,
Runaway Boys fin Court This Morning -PerofslSy Is Convicted. of Theft
 of Coaster Brake.

... -PerofslSy Is Convicted of Theft
 of Coaster Brake. t Judge James T. Meskill this morn ing sent Fred Gilbert to the Connecti- cut School for Boys in the hope of re- forming him, the particular offense being the theft of a gold watch from his sister last Thursday.
 Joseph Goodwin and Walter Mes kus, who ran away from home about week ago and went to Providence, F.. l.. were in court this morning in connection with some petty thefts that were recently committed. Goodwin was lsut on probation and Meskus was re- leased on suspended sentence.
 After arriving in Providence. the boys went to New London, and then to Mt. Carmel where they were ar rested for trespassing on the railroad property and put on probation. When the police learned that their homes were in New Britain, they were sent here.
 The theft of a coaster brake from the Corbin Screw corporation was cleared up by the boys, who declared that Frank Perofsky had stolen it and sold it to MeslSus for fifty cents. perofsky was in court today and was convicted of the theft. He was fined S7 and put on probation.
 George Stepler was this morning arrested for assault on his wife last night. The stories told by both in dicate. that Stepler and his wife got into an argument and she came out of it with a cut on the arm,
New Britain herald., 1915-04-05
BEATTY BOARDS EITEL.

Newport News, Va, April 5.-Rear Admiral Beatty, commanding the Nor folk Navy yard, boarded the Prinz Eitel Friedrich at noon today to con- fer with Captain Thierichens, and soon afterward two commercial tugs arrived at the Eitels stern, received orders and tied up at a nearby pier
New Britain herald., 1915-04-05
MAY BE FRIENDS OF KRAKUs.
Two Suspects Arrested at Whining
 ton Church.

Wilmington, Del. April 1.-Two men giving their nationality as Polish aid their residence as Buffalo, N. Y., were arrested at St. Paups church here today after the police were made aware of their presence.
 The complaint was made by the pastor of the church, who became alarmed at their actions. It is thought that the men may be friends of Kra- kus. who is under sentence of death here and is one of the murderers of Rev. Joseph Zebris and his house. keeper in New Britain, Conn.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-05
COURT MARTTAL FOR

Paris. April 5, 5!35 a. ml flerail. an officer in the Ed airy, will be tried by cou| Saturday for killing his wifi piegne because she persistd lowing the army to be neal direct violation of orders the military authorities. time after the crime Herd mental and physical wreck feared he would not survivI recently recovered and va over to the military police b. pital authorities.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-05
ELEVEN FoREIGNFTts
Recently in Mexico City Sd, for Americans.


 for Americans. San Antonio. Tex. April foreigners have been assas| gently in the City of Mexid ing to Arthur Bullard Johnl torney representing jointly thousand Americans of thl the international committed capital district. who passed here last night on his wavI ington. The persons as| according 10 the statement ternational committee cod the diplomatic corps, says son, were an American. three Ottomans and six Spd "T carry aflidavits, con| Johnson, to the following "Obregon stated at the tid first occupation of the r| would not recognize foreIa foreigners recognized him licly stated at the tifhe of occupation that he would il the day when a cross would place where the City of MI stood
New Britain herald., 1915-04-05
DECISION RESERVED.

New York, April 5.-The federal district court heard argument today and reserved decision on the applica- ton made by Lewis Cass Ledyard and other directors and former directors of the New Haven railroad to have the government furnish them with a bill of particulars in the criminal proceedings against them. Twenty one defendants are unGer indictment charging violation of the antitrust law,
New Britain herald., 1915-04-05
DYNAMITE STICK EXPl
Young Polish Lad PainfuIf
 on McNIahon's Far.

Mike Uiiaski. sevente q old Polish boy employed McNehon's farm in kenein tained bad injuries to bod hands and his face yesserl noon when a dynaIni.a cap.l threw heavily upon n rock, pr. Matthew H. Griswo:d oa ton spent almost two hcara bits of brass. powder and \ his hands and face.
 The young fellow found mite stick in the road Mnhon's farm and, cursd what it would do." threw a stone.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-05
WILL USE VOTING MACHINES.

Corporation Counsel J. F.. Cooper stated this afternoon that the vot- ing machines bought by the city would be used for the spring cleo tion next Tuesday despite the threat ened suit against the city in which d patent holder claims that the ma chimes are infringing on his rights. The letter from Attorney Frank S
 Appleman of Washington in which it is claimed that the machines are be- ing used illegally has been turned over to Corporation Counsel Cooper.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-05

You fellows don't need to look like furriners any morn I do. There's no sense in looking like a bag tied in the middle. when you can get CLASSY FRIGHT suit-made right up to the minute-for the same money.
 Six and half-buys the swellest beIt-back Right t-Posture"-in tweed, sergc-or worsted.
 Gee! but it feels good to know that YOUR CLOTHES ARE THERE! And you get that little Reminder in the back of every coat. You don't slouch along, feeling like Sandwich Man, in a "Right-Pos- turc." You throw out your chest and breathe deep, till your checks jingle with pride and satisfaction.
 Next time you call, ask the man to show you a ''Right-Posture'' suit That's the name-'RIGHT-PO TURE'-and SEE THAT HE COMES ACROSS WITH TT.
 H. o. P. "RIGHT-P Extra Pants with every Suit.
 $500 TO S12.50. X BASEBALL MITT FREE WITH
 EVERY SUIT
New Britain herald., 1915-04-05
EICHsTAEDT MAKES STATEMENT
Feels That Property Owners Should
 Be Selected for Council. .

Councilman A. F. Eichstaedt, who
 a candidate to succeed himself in the second ward, stated to a Her ald man today that, contrary to re- port which is being circulated, he and Candidate James Iverson are not m "a clique, but are simply doing what lhey can to help each other gain 
 ! Mr. Eichstaedt said that, in his opinion, he and Mir. Iverson were more entitled to seats in the council by virtue Of the fact that they are both property owners and taxpayers while their opponents are not.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-05

London. April ,, 1880 p. m.-A Central News despatch from Rome says that earthquakes were registered this morning at the Rome observatory. where it is thought that the center of the disturabnce is in the neighbor- hood of Avezzano the district most ef- fected by the disastrous earthquake of few weeks ago. News from Avez- zano is lacking.