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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-16
THRILLING ESCAPE OF
PATROLLING PARTY
Related in Letter Received From Ger
man Soldier Fighting on
Eastern Front.

Correspondence of the Associated Press)
Berlin, March ia soldiers let
ter from the eastern front describes
an effort of a patroIling party to dis
cover whether there were any Rus
slams in a forest in front of the Ger
man position. With fixed bayonets u
hand1ul OF men crept at night through
the woodland, thrusting the steel into
every thick bush, or throwing a flare
of light into them from their pocket
lamps.
They found no game and were
emerging from the forest at the point
where they had entered it, when they
suddenly saw a Russian sentinel be-
fore them in heavy fur coat and cap.
He was half asleep. Taking up the
narrative here, the letter reads:
IT seized the Russian by the
lapel of his coat and swore at him
in Polish, Russian and German.
Hands up we demanded, and he did
1T. One of us watched over him
while others made an examination of
the surroundings. We found q cave
such as we build for our sentries. We
labbed our bayonets into the straw
around the entrance. A 'non-com,'
after removing the rifles which the
unsuspecting Russians had stacked
near the entrance, threw a light into
the cave and swore frightfully. Out
Of the dark came creeping a dozen
members of the lend Russian land
wehr, Tartars, Mohamm edans, and
men from kasan. At the point Of
our bayonets they dropped to their
knees.
But suddenly we discovered we
were being fired upon by another
group of Russians nearby, whose
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-16
TO-DAY IN PUGILISTIC ANNALS.

1819-"Gas" Hickman defeated
Peter Crawley in thirteen rounds at
Mousley Hurst, Eng. This was the
first defeat suffered by Crawley. who
was afterward destined to become
champion Of England. "Gas" Hick-
man was a famous fighter of that day
and before meeting the ambitious
young Crawley he had whipped
George Cooper, Tom Oliver and
other celebrated bruisers. The Gas
man. was later defeated by Bill
Neat and was accidentally killed In
1922. Crawley retired from the ring
after his whipping by Hickman, but
in 1923 he came back and defeated
Dick Acton. After another retire
ment of four years Crawley again
tossed his headpiece into the ring
and fought Jem Ward for the cham
pionship: During the interval Craw-
ley had conducted a butcher shop
with a boxing school upstairs-a
queer combination. After fierce
conflict Crawley was victorious and
was hailed champion of England, but
he Immediately retired and never
fought again. Peter died just half a
century ago, in March Of 1855.
1869-Peter Maher, heavyweight
boxer. born in Galway Ireland
188S-Ernest OK. o. Krause, Ger
man-American boxer, born in Mil
waukee.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-16

presence we had not suspected. Div
ing our prisoners before us, we start
ed out of the woods to cross an open
meadow back to our lines. There
was a whizzing of bullets about our
ears. There could be no thought OF
trying to defend ourselves. Only six
of our prisoners could we keep with
Us. When we finally reached our
lines we discovered from the men we
had taken that the place we had
tackled was not a sentry post, as we
had thought but a protected position
with trenches and loopholes; and
there were thirty Russians against us
five, with two other Russian trenches
close by. 1t was a lucky escape for
us to have discharged our task and
get away with our prisoners. We did
not fire one shot Our captain gave
US five dollars. / send my one here
with to our little War daughter be-
cause 1T was earned without blood
she'd"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-16
WALTER JOHNSON AND
HIS D0UBLE-H0P ACT
CONTINUED from Eighth Page.)

where he could dictate terms. NOW
I don't mind saying that nobody ever
had me where they could dictate
terms, and 1 don't think they ever will.
/ can make living if never play any
more baseball.
''It might be said that I ought to
have been satisfied with $4,000, and
that lots Of people would have been
glad to get that much money. J. was
myself, when I got it, but had just
turned down an offer of $4,000 and
had a previous offer from Washing
ton for $4,000, and a good hope Of
getting $4,000. So, in my situation.
coming so suddenly and unexpected
w.. the letter made me sore, and I
resented it.
mot very long after this occurrence
/ received letter from Charles
Weeghman asking me if was in posi-
ton to talk business. and suggesting
that If / was, I make atrip to Chica-
go and talk things over. I wrote that
/ was in a position to talk business.
but that / had a garage to look out
for in Coffeyville and couldn't very
we'll get away but If they would send
a representative to see me I would
TALK with MIN. % joe 1lHhcI CA1ilc
down to Coffeyville. 1t didn't take us
long to come to terms-about twen-
ty minutes, I guess. He offered me a
three years contract at SIT 500 a
year with $4,000 advance money on
my salary. This was less than Field
er Jones had offered me, but at that
time I fully expected to go to Wash
ing When l received a letter from
Minor it put different appearance
on the case, and I signed with the
Federal league. -.'.
Some time later I heard from
Griffith He said he was coming
down to see me and wanted me to
meet him in Kansas City, I could not
very we'll refuse to accommodate him
to that extent, and I met him as he
suggested, at Kansas City.
Griffith Shows Him His Mistake.
ut has been said that there were
lawyers at this conference who argued
me into re-signing the Washington
contract There were no lawyers
there But Griffith himself showed
me where he thought / had not done
right by him and by my old club. He
had worked hard and invested all his
money in trying to make Washington
a winner, and succeeded more than
any one thought possible when he
went there. He told me that my going
out wrecked his pitching staff and put
the club that he hoped might be n
pennant- winner into the second divi-
sion. He said that he didn't deserve
any such treatment from me, as he
had always done we'll by me. I can
not tell here all the arguments that
he used, but will say he cinvinced
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-16
MARINE BAND TO PLAY.

Washington, March 1.-THE United
States marine band will furnish music
at the annual encampment of the
Grand Army here the latter part Of
September. The band had been given
leave Of absence from Washington be-
ginning September 20, but when it was
brought to the attention of President
Wilson that the encampment would be
held about that time, he ordered it
remain for the occasion
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-16
AEROPLANE'

Washington, Mar
sional approval is al
for the establishment
aroplane manufactu
Philadelphia and Ney
for such factories haJ
by the navy departing
about $4,000 each. y
OF turning out two or
a month at a cost Of
each.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-16

dent, showing that there is too much
of the personal feeling in the whole
mix-up. ~ .
Clarkin is out of the Eastern asso-
citation. but he has promised Hartford
fast baseball the coming season.
Owner Carey of the Springfield club
declared again yesterday that he
could not say what the fans of that
city may expect the coming season
in the way of baseball.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-16
1,05O,02s y.
Killed, Wounded orr
ropcan War

London, March Id
last eight official q
lists, number 1876 to|
tain 33,142 names b|
total OF killed. wou|
since the war began
according to a despat
News, from Copenh1
four lists include the
airmen killed, four I
taken prisoner.
IT should be borl
these totals refer TO
not take into accou
1876 Wurttenburg, II
navy lists.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-16
$50 CIVILIANS AT WORK.
Naval Torpedo Factory Force In
creased by 10 Machinists Each Week.

Newport, r. T., March 16.-Seven
hundred and fifty civilians were at
work In the naval torpedo factory to-
day. Each week ten skilled machin-
lists are added to the force, and it Is
expected that by summer there will be
1000 men on the rolls.
Pendlng the completion Of the new
factory a portion of the machinists are
working in two shifts g.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-16
100000 QUINCY. ILLS. FIRE.

Quincy, ILL.,, March 16.-Fire entail
ing a loss of more than 100000 early
TO-DAY destroyed the Stationers' Man
u1acturlng Co., Dayton-Dick Magnetic
CO., ana the Hayton Pump Co, be-
sloes damaging the Gem City Stove
Co, quincy Power plant and nearby
buildings. The fire c+arted in the
machne shops of the pun company.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-16
ST. PATRICKrS PARTY.

Miss Mae Cooney. of 364 Elm
street, entertained a number of her
friends at a st. Patrick's party at her
home last night. Vocal and instru-
mental solos were given by the Misses
Mayme and Kathleen Walsh and by
Miss Sadie McGrath. The house was
prettily decorated for the occasion.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-16
CONNECTICUT RR1

Washington. March |
ship Connecticut boke
shafts last Sunday Will
in Guantanamo Bay,
bound for Philadelphia
power, conveyed by IN
a. grst. l..4II n ~
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-16

q. +. Bigge has returned from New
York city. where he had the pleasure
Of hearing his latest song, "Tf had n
Sweetheart Like You" successfully
introduced at the Palace hall by Prof
j. j. McNally. This song Will short
ly make its appearance in New
Britain.--advt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-16

Plans are ready for turning the
birthplace of the late former Presi-
dent grover Cleveland over to the
nation as a national memorial. Cleve-
lana was born in Caldwell, N. j., and
the Ola mousse was for years the manse
OF the fresbyterian church there.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-16

The nomination X
general, who holdd
gether with other
vacancies occurrin
Major Wilcox's res
mission may then
governor.
MIR. Burckhardt
vate in September
risen Through the
and sergeant to {
which rank he nj
Mr.. Burckhardt
rotary of the MAJ
company. He reu
ward in the comm3
years. He is a mel
ain lodge, ID. j.. O.
Templar and Shrinl
member Of the Ma
and of the City cl|
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-16

It was acquired by the Grover Cleve-
land Memorial association at a cost
of $4,000 and fully restored. The
anniversary Of Cleveland's birth falls
on March is. His birthplace may be
turned over to the government on
that date
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-16

Boston, March 16.-From now on
Francis Ouimet, the national amateur
champion, will be a busy individual.
He is now in the south to try his
hand in a couple Of tournaments at
Pinehurst 1t marks the beginning
of the spring training trip, so to
speak, of Americas greatest golfer
Of the day. He first plans to play
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-16

over the eleven completed holes at
Pine Valley and Will then go on to
Washington for round or two there
It is expected he will get to Pinehurst
on Friday, which will give him
week of preparation ere he tees up
in a regular competition. He has
had a rest of three months and needs
the tuning up period. - J.-.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-16

Strictly fresh Connecticut eggs 27c
doz., ga doz. s1.00. Russell Bros
advt
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-16

Strictly fresh Connecticut eggs 27c
doz., 81 doz. $1.00. Russell Bros
advt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-16

Strictly fresh Connecticut eggs 27c
doz., 334 doz. $1.00. Russell Bros
advt
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-16
OTTO Bun
NAME
Former Counc
First Compaxl
Guard, Mt |

Otto Burckh1
nominated for !
company, Gove1
Hartford, at thu
ing. The nomin
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-16

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Burlington Wa
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Evening journal., 1915-01-27
LAUCHTER 4 HEALTH AGENCY.

That he really has been conducting
one of the greatest health agencies Of
his time is the discovery of Al. G.
Field, the unrivalled minstrel mana
ger has just made He has the word
of science for it-none other than the
famous Dr. NaigliX of Liege Univers-
ity, Belgium. In his most recent work.
the Belgian professor declares that a
good laugh does more than anything
else to dispel the depressed feelings
that follow various diseases. and that
all the vital organs of the body arc
more or less influenced for good by
laughter. What has been The platitude
of folk lore and accepted as a truth
from the beginning of the world. that
laughing will make you fat. is now os-
tablished 10 some degree by science.
With all thik true. where can You
buy so much 'of natures remedy
laughter-for so little. as You can at
the performance of The Al. G. Field
Minstrels. You will get more for
your money this year than ever before
Or. Field" assures The minstrels
appear at The Playhouse February /
and ?, with a matinee Tuesday.
Evening journal., 1915-01-27
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Miss Esther Ennis, of No. 927 VAN
dever avenue, was given a party Fri
day evening by her mother, Mrs. j.
Pullman. in honor of her eighteenth
birthday anniversary. Those present
were; Mr.. and Mrs John Pullman,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. +. Standerwick of
Boston, Mr.. and Mrs. L. f. Schneider
and sons of New York, Mr., and Mrs.
c. NJ. Short. of Washington. Mrs.
o. Donnell Of West Philadelphia, Mr..
and Mrs. J. w. Bosturch and sons. Mr.
and Mrs. II. 2. Cathcart, Misses Til
lie Palmer, Sophia Cushing. Edith and
Myrtle Valentine. Helen Cathcart,
Ehc Palmer Gertrude. Lydia. Mary
and Mildred Newman. Madeline Rowan
OF Earlville, Myrtle Dayton of Jack
sonville. Fla. Messrs. Lester. Robert,
Gilbert and Raymond Newman of Has
scy. Erin Bostwick. Walter and Jo-
soph Ennis, Ellis Krouse. II. c. New
man, George Hearn of Washington.
Granville Lives Of Georgetown. Mu.
sic was furnished by Prof II. r. Val
ontine and William Sutton and II. =.
Cathcart
Evening journal., 1915-01-27
nnnN,T WEAKENn .

"Don't Weaken" clever comedy by
Walter llackett was presented at Inc
Playhouse last niaht bv the PLAYHOUSE
Players, and will bc continued for the
remainder of the Wcrk. with matinccs
today and Saturday. The company made
an excellent impression in this hew pro-
ductiOn and tie audience was delighted.
Il is q comedy with a clever idea. and
was one Of the successes of the early
part ot the season.
Thomas Emory was the Duncan Price
of fhe piece. the man who wins out after
he gets confidence IN hnusclf. and ne
made the most of a decidedly hard part
TO play. Miss Jean Adar was Ethel
Travis. who marries Price after his for
tune has been made. and as usual Miss
Adair gave a splendid performance. Her
work is always finished and capable.
Edna Hibbard has the part of Mrs.
Kent. a little woman who makes life
miserable for her husband through her
oXacting ways until he asserts him
self. and of course she was good in
that part. Warren Munsell had the
part of her husband and Mr.. Munsell
has done nothing better since he join
cd The Playhouse players. Nira Rial
as Mrs Cannon. Richard /. Scott as
Richard Steele, Robert NJ. Middlemass
as James Meredith. Charles Lee. Jr.,
as William Cannon. Frank Jones as
Samuel Marvin, sydney Macy as Alex
ander Travis and Jean Newton as the
maid. all had parts Of which they made
the best and the performance was re-
markably smooth and even for a first
night
Evening journal., 1915-01-27
surFRACIsTS AFTER THE MONEY

A business meeting of the VIII
n.ington Equal Suffrage Association
will be held at Congressional Uni1n
leadquartera. 40. sos Delaware ave
nue. On Friday evening. COMMITTEES
will be appointed at this meeting and
arrangements made for tho collecting
Of dues of the members. OWNS TO
a change in the constitution Of the
National Woman's Suffrage Associ-
alton. which was made about q year
ago, the dues of the affiliated societies
were payable three months after the
last national convention. Accord
ing to this new method the annual
dues Of the societies arc due about
February 20. However, all the mem
bers of the Wilmington Equal Suf-
frage Association are requested 20
either bring their dues with them or
send them TO the treasurer of the
club. Mrs. Frank Hearn, No. 9O7
West street. at as early a date as
possible.
Dr. Josephine N. r. White De
Lacour. president, will preside at
the meeting.
Evening journal., 1915-01-27
WONG OUONC FINED
AND GIVEN THIRTY DAYS

Wong Quong. Chinaman, who con-
ducts restaurant at Ninth and
French streets, was found guilty Of IL
legal sale OF liquor in four cases by
Judge Churchman in City Court this
morning. after the court had decided
Il was not necessary for the State to
fix the exact date OF such sales. IN
the case in which J. Earl Mitchell ap-
pcarcd as prosecuting witness, the
Chinaman was fined SiOO and sem
fenced to thirty days In the work
house Sentence was suspended IN
the other cases. J. Frank Bali. coun-
sci for the defense gave notice Of an
appeal.
judge Churchman'S decision on the
technical point raised hv Mr.. Ball came
after Deputy City Solicitor loln 4.
Lynn presented the case OF the state w..
Cole. In which Judge Daniel G. Hastings
neld the State need mot fix the exact
time Of the alleged oflensc, but must
prove il took place within two years
IN sentencing Quong, the court sur
mised counsel for both sides by stating
be visited the defendants place ycstcr-
dav in order to satisfy himself regarding
thc locdtion of the various rooms.
Evening journal., 1915-01-27
REX talking machine
WORKERS OUT OF WORK

Confirmation of the report that the
Rex Talking Machine Company's To-
cal plant has been temporarily closed
was obtained today at the general Of
fees of the company in Philadelphia.
About 1870 men are out of work as
result of the shut down. which is said
TO be due to affairs within the COM
pany Efforts 10 get in touch with
Philip Wohlstetter. president of the
company, we're unsuccessful.
Denial was made at the Philadel-
phia offices of the report that en-
ployes have not been paid for last
weeks work the statement being
made that the company owes its
workers a small amount for a portion
of their weeks labor
Closing of the factory will not
mean the suspension Of the Rex Talk
ing Machine Company's store on
Market street. which is managed by
Frank c. Weygrandt According Ia
Mr.. Wcygrandt the plant Is expected
TO reopen in short time.
Evening journal., 1915-01-27
LEVY Court Wants
100000 BOND issue
Body Takes Initial Step TO.
Tide Over Present
Difficulties
WILL APPEAL TO
THE LEGISLATURE

New Castle county as in former
years, is in need of ready cash 20 meet
its obligations and at the end of the
fiscal year it is now claimed the coun-
~ will owe upwards of 100000. When
tho Levy Court met today Martin Il.
Smith presented a resolution directing
Frank L. Spoakman. attorney for the
court to prepare a bill to be introduced
in the Legislature, asking authority TO
borrow sufficient money to meet OBJ
legations of the county. The preamble
to the resolution sets out that there
are outstanding. bills amounting 10
$4,000. together with an indebtedness
of 100000 coming due in August. The
payroll will amount to $4,000. bring
ing the Indebtedness up to Sl25,000
while the appropriations as well az
the monthly payments to the trustees
of the workhousc. trustees of the poor
Ferris Industrial School. Delaware In
dustrial School for Girls and other in
stitutions will amount TO $4,000. there
by bringing the amount up TO 100000
The bulk of the taxes has been collect
ed and money Is not in sight
Mr.. Scott said he did not believe
any member of the court believed tn,
Legislature would pass an act TO al
low TO court TO pay off its floating in
dobtedness. lie thought the cour
should do the best it could without
bond issue and raise the tax rate a
the end of the fiscal year.
Mr.. Rurris agreed to the suggestion
Mr.. Smith said that the condition dc
manded attention at once.
Mr.. Scott replied that frequently
at this time of the year the same con
dition had existed The money of tn
county was spent on new roads and
deficit followed
Upon motion of Mr.. Burris the sub
] ject was finally referred to the iinanc
I committee and the attorney of th
court
The court then took up the qucs
| tion of delinquent taxes. and upo
motion of Mr.. Fouracrc the tax col
! loctors for the years l91l-19l2 wer
| given sixty days i'm which TO max
full settlement with the county. In
less they do so the attorney of th
court was instructed TO enter Il
their bonds.
Evening journal., 1915-01-27
RIVER FRONT WORK
WOULD DCOSTS4O,OOO
Philemma Chandler Suggests
TO Council That Pro-
ject Be Carried Out
SEES TRADE
BOOST FOR CITY

That the city cXpond $4,000 for im-
proving the river front, building
river road, and erecting wharf is the
suggestion of philemma Chandler in a
letter TO the Chamber of Commerce
and City Council Mr.. Chambers
communication. dated November Q,
1914. contains tho following suggcs-
tion;
IL would suggest that the city buy
twenty acres of land, south side Of
Christiana avenue ON tho Delaware
river or nearby. or for factory pur-
poses and give to those who would
build plants, acre or acres in proper
ton to the number OF men they en-
ploy, with taxes free for three years.
For about every three persons em-
ployed would have family to sup
port, and houses would have TO be
built for them The assessment on
these and the plants would soon pay
the interest and principal on the
money invested
"Dclmarvia Peninsula people by
invitation met the Chamber of Com
mcrcc. particularly those who lived
ON the Delaware Bay. said " they
could get 10 Wilmington without
going mp the Christiana river they
would bring their produce to this city
instead Of taking It to Philadelphia.
Many points could be suggested in
advocating this project towards the
uplift of the city.
Now as 10 the cost. the property
! owners of the land near this location
arc favorable TO this project and
/ willing to sell at fair price say
five hundred dollars per acre. for
which cost the city could bond for
/ this purpose
Twenty acres at five hun
drcd per acre would be. .S10,000.0C
Extending the avenue.
building the wharf and
incidontals ... ..... 30,0000(
Total cost ... ...... $40, 900 90
IL am yours very truly,
"philcmma Chandler
Evening journal., 1915-01-27
A.. AT THE GARRICK.

The Five Annapolis Boys, who are
appearing at the Garrick Theatre this
week. are giving one of the most en-
tertaining musical performances of
the season, and at each performance
they are cheerod TO the echo. All five
have splendid voices. and their work
is excellent They give an operetta.
which is appropriate to stage setting.
which represents the deck of United
States warship. The men appear as
United States sailors, one wearing the
uniform of an officer. The surround
ings arc tropical. indicating that the
boat is moored in tropical waters, and
IL is a most interesting picture.
While a number of popular airs are
included in the program, they are
worked into the operetta IN such a
manner as to make each fit in its ap-
propriate place. Solos are given. as
well as the choruses. and the strong,
powerful voices are used with Won
derful effect. The result is decidedly
pleasing 10 any who enjoy good music
by male voices.