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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-02

The statement OF revenues and ex-
rehses OF the Atlantic Coast Line for
inc month of July shows n decrease in
the operating income of SIS.S34.4o from
me total Tor the same month last year.
me percentage of loss is much smaller
,han during any month since Septcm-
Der, 1914.
inc operating revenues were s2.l77,-
3SIol for July this year as compa red
with s2,53S.l39.7S last year; the operat-
ing expenses, 81 ,93a.S33 this year. as
compared with S2o21,74s29 last year:
and the operating income s237.553 this
year, as compared with s3l6,3o149 last
year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-02

The coal dumpings OF the Chesapeake
and Ohio at Newport News during the
month of August were 46I147 tons. an
increase Of 1Sl,19i tons. or "a per cent
over the total for the same month last
year. The gain over July this year was
39,91I tons. The August record has
never been exceeded but oncc--in April.
l9l2-when i75.3ol tons were dumped.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-02

New Coats and Suits arc ready and
on display at the new Masonic TempIc
store, Broad Street at Adams
FOURQUREAN, TEMPLE & CO
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-02

New Coats and Suits are ready and
on display at the new Masonic Temple
store, Broad Street AT Adams.
FOURoUREAN, TEMPLE & co.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-02
Questions md Answers.

cough and Catarrh-AIrs r. c.
coughs and eSpectorates n lot Of thick.
tenacious mucus each morning. has
much burning in throat and chest. and
writes beautiful hand with an
or four parts of water
Niswer-fcrhaps thorough spray
ing OF inc nose each night and morn
ing with warm alkaline yantiscptic go
iutioh made according to the national
tormulary. would help some. AT first.
niiute the solution one part with three
or Tour parts OF W rate
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-02

Cafein-Pleasc tell me through
your column If Coco-Cola or Rrazilla
contains injurious. or habit forming
drugs.
Answcr-Thc former contains c,f
fem We know nothing of the latter
personally. We think caffcin in mod
crate quantity. as Il cup OF tea coffee
or other drink once or twice n day.
Is perfectly harmless for adults. but
very bad for children under fifteen.
we would prefer and recommend a
E'ass OF milk in place of either of the
Kinks inquired about
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-02
Antoincuc DonncIly's Answers.

Margaret D-Comb your hair back
loosely. holding * In place by side
combs Braid il or wear il in curl
down your back with a bow AT your
neck. II YOU moisten your hair with
good curling nuid before putting it
up in Kid curriers' IL will stay in curl
longer. shall be glad to send you
my formula for hair-curling fluid "
you will send me a stamped. addressed
/ envelope
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-02

il YOU will send me stamped, ad
dressed envelope.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-02

Tired WOrker--As long as YOU are
having trouble with your eyes it seems
possible that your heada chcs may be
caused from yoUr eyes. Diseased ton
Sis o!ttmcs cause no end OF trouble
and II is not until after they are re-
/ moved mat many persons are in robust
health. | suggest your consulting your
family physician or throat specialist
Z about having them removed Many
| physicians make the eyes. ears, nose
and throat q speciality. and it may be
mat one specialist can take fun charge
| OF your case. | have dietary and
I exercises for reducing weight which
| snail he glad TO send To you II YOU
VIII send me a stamped, addressed en-
| velope.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-02

Georgia am sorry YOU lost the
formula for dandrun, but | am hannv
10 print II again for YOU: Rcsorcin.
two drains. grain aicohol three drains
glycerin, onc-hali ounce and OF rose
water a SUFFICIENT quantity to make ,onr
ounces. Brushing tho hair night and
mornins helps 10 keep the scalp heal
thy. Yes. ] have formula for tlack
heads, also treatment for p!nnlr,
which a::a!! &c g!a;. 10 send W.,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-02
\ Small Thing.

= CoP-EEems small thing to quarrel
I T. doesn't it? Yet, after while,
conditions almost unbearabie
l. Eing room was finished in white
'nec' N paint our rugs and hanging
sing " an exquisite shade of dull blue
~. - an idcal room Al lrust 49,. l..
New Britain herald., 1915-04-21
STATE GRAND COUNCIL
 OF ROYAL ARCANUM
Holds Session at Waterbury With Over 200 Delegates Present.
 Reports Arc Submitted.

Waterbury, April 21.-The Con- necticut Grand Council of the Royal Arcanum met here today with Grand Regent Wm. C. Kemp of Winsted pre- siding lover 200 delegates were on hand for the opening of the session. The grand regent. in his report. said the year had not been as satisfactory as might be expected, owing to gener- al conditions, but added that the council expects a decided improve ment the coming year.
 The report of Carleton r.. Hoadley ot New Haven, grand secretary, showed that the membership for the state March S1, 1915. was 5.762. a fall ing oH from the previous March when the membership was 5,952. The death rate during the year was reported be- LOW the average but the suspension rate was characterized as excessive. A total or premiums amounting to SI65.- 6SO.O6 was paid in during the year, and benefits amounting to $llS,OS46O were paid by the order.
 The secretary's report called atten- tion to the lack of activity in getting new members in the thickIy populated sections of the state, and commended the work done in smaller comrnuni- ties. One of the guests of honor to- day was Charles Fl. Harlng, grand regent of New Jersey, who will install the officers to be elected.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-21
SWEDISH SINGERS
 FAIR NETTED $SS7
Recent Event in Electric Hall Brought in Hundred Dollars More Than
 Was Expected.

The committee which had charge of the fair given recently in Electric hall by the United Swedish Singing societies of this city, met last even ing and finished up all business in connection with the affair. It was found that, after all accounts nave been settled, there will remain net profit of $SS7.49, which is at least enc hundred dollars more than the management expected to clear.
 The proceeds will be contributed towards a sum being raised as a guar antee fund for the big convention or the Eastern Division or the United Swedish Singing societies which IS to he held in this city next year. The sum consists of nearly $2,O0O now.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-21
GERMAN AEROPLANESDROP
 lOOBOMBS ON BIALYS1Ok.
Civilians Killed and Wound ed in Russian Town-No
 Material Damage.

Petrograd, April 21, via London, 4:37 D. m.-The Russian war office today gave out an official announce ment reading as follows: Tn west ern Galicia we repulsed an Austrian attack near Gorlitz, on Tuesday night. The previous day the enemy had at tackled, but without success, our po- sitions in the region of Verkhnila, Jablonka, in the Beskids, Polen and north Oroszepatak.
 ''The offensive movement of the enemy against the heights of Pollen, previously captured by us, was par ticularly fierce and his losses were very great. The first batch of pri- soners captured at this point to the number of 500 has been brought in.
 Other sections of the front remain. as a whole, unchanged.
 "A German aeroplane squadron OH Tuesday dropped in the neighborhood of 100 bombs at Bialystok, killing and wounding civilians. No material dam age was done. Tuesday night the town of Oiechanow was bombardeti with bombs by a Zeppelin airship. No damage was done. Our aircraft suc- cessfully bombarded the railroad sta- ton of Soldau on the Polish iron tier, in East Prussia"
New Britain herald., 1915-04-21
BALLOT|NC FOR OFFICERS AT ). 4. R. CONVENTION
Principal Contest Revolves Around the Choice of
 President-General.

Washington, April 21.-The fight for control of the national riganiza- tions of the Daughters of the Amerj- can Revolution in conveitnon here was being settled at the annual election of officers today. The result of the balloting was not expected to be an nounced until tonight. The principal contest revolved around the choice Of a presdent-general. Mrs. William Cummings Story of New York had been renominated fir another term, and Mrs. George Thatcher Guernsey of Kansas nominated by the opposi- tion faction. Both Mrs. Story and Mrs. Guernsey were given big demon strations after their names had been placed before the congress. The bal loting began promptly. at q. m. to- day. The outcome of the struggle was awaited with. interest. ss, -=s-17gs
 Nominees voted for included: Chap lain- general, Mrs. Mary Lockwood of Washington, renominated without op- position.
 Recording secretary general, Mrs. John w. Langley. Kentucky; Mrs. Will liam C. Boyle, Ohio, (renominated.)
 Corresponding secretary-gene Mrs. J. C. Burrows, Michigan, (renom- inated); Mrs. Woodbury Pulsifer, Washington.
 Organizing secretary general, Mrs. William A. Smoot. Virginia; Mrs. Hor ace Parker Mcintosh, Washington.
 Registrar general, Miss Grace M. Pierce, Washington, and Miss Gather inc Custis, Washington.
 rTrea Mrs JoseDk Randall, Louisiana, (renominated); Mrs. Charles E. Grandfield, Washing ton.
 Historian general, Mrs. Wm. z. Augsbury, of New York; Mrs. George w. Hodges, Maryland.
 Librarian general, Mrs. George NJ. Sternberg, Washington, (renominat- ed); Mrs. Edward B. Kellogg, Massa- chusetts.
 Editor of D. A. R. Magazine, Nata- lie Sumner Lincoln, Connecticut; Eli ga O. Denniston, Pennsylvania Gre nominated.)
 Candidates for ten places as vice residents-g general also were voted for.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-21
NEW HAVEN SHARES
 GAIN ANOTHER POINT
Heavy Buying and Further Covering of Short Contracts Cause
 Stocks to Rise.

New York, April 21.-Another wave Cf buying orders combined with further covering of short contracts, lifted stocks one to two points in the first half hour of today's active session. Bethlehem Steel opened at three point advances which it soon increased to over seven and other specialties also showed conspicuous strength.
 Coppers were the chief feature as group, moving to best prices of the current movement on further ad- vance in the price of the metal.
 Leaders like Reading. Union Paci- fic and St. Paul rose a point and New Haven added that much to yester- days sharp advance, but its subordi- nate issue, Ontario and Western, lost three points.
 Recurrent weakness in Rock Island stocks and bonds, together with profit taking, provoked general recessions before the end of the first hour Bethlehem Steel losing all it's ad- E&ntage, with numerous declines in more staple issues.
 Sales in the first hour approxi- mated 350,0OO shares.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-21
LAND-AND- WAFER ATTACK
 ONDARDANELLES IMMINENT
10000 British and French Troops Landed in Euro
 pean Turkey

A land-and-sea attack on the Dar- danelles, on a larger scale than at any time since the allies began their efforts to win Constantinople, appar- ehIlg IS imminent. Berlin reports that 10000 British and French troops have besn landed on the north shore of the Gulf of Saros, European Tur- Key, indicating that land operations are actually under way. This force. presumably will be employed for an attack from the rear upon the Tur- kish Qualifications along the Euro bean side of the. straits, at. I he same time that bombardment from the sea is undertaken by the allied fleet. Additional British troops are arriv- ing daily from Egypt on transports at the Island of Lemnos, west Of the entrance to the DarCanclles.
 No heavy fighting has taken place Slnec the attempt to force the straits q month ago, in which two British and one French battleships wore lost. An official statement from Constan- tlnople says that six torpedo boats attempted to penetrate the straits on Monday night, and yesterday there was an engagement between warships and Turkish Qualifications, presuni- ably in connection with the landing. of troops.
 Austria is reported to be concen- trating troops hastily along the bor- der in fear of an invasion by Italian troops, but Prince Non Buelow, Ger man an bassador at Rome. denies that a rupture between Italy and Austria is imminent.
 Berlin despatch says that Tar now, Galicia. has been evacuated by the Russians, on account O. the effer- tive attacks of the Austrian Artillery Tarnow lies 175 miles west of Lem berg.
 Official information was received i'm Berlin confirming previous reports of a German victory over a, British fierce in German East Africa. The British losses Were given as about TOO, and those of the Germans at 5s
 Conditions were virtually un- changed yesterday along the western front, and in the east also a lull hns come after the violent fighting in the Carpathians of the last month. The official French and German stnte- ments of today report cumparativetv small engagements at several points in France. Each side claims to have made slight progress and to have re- pulsed the attacks of the other.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-21
SAMUEL LEONOFF KILLED.
Wife Seriously Injured and Several Others Less Hurt by Explosion.

Erie. Pa.. April 21.-Samuel Leon- off was killed and his wife. Mrs. Katherine Leonoff. was seriously in jured early today when their house was wrecked by an explosion. Police after an investigation, expressed the belief that a quantity of dynamite had been exploded under one corner of the building. There were dozen other persons in the house and many of them were more or less hurt.
 Leonoff until recently was secretary of the Longshoremens' Union. and because he had refused to give up the books of the organization when he was succeeded by another member had been made the defendant, in a suit in court.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-21
AUTOMOBILES COLLIDE

A Ford automobile owned and driven by John Robbins, an employe of the Stanley Works, collided with an American roadster owned and driven by Danny Mack at noon today at the corner of Lake and High streets. The front axle of the Ford car was doubled up so that it rested or the ground, the bars were bent, and the headlight broken. The hood of MT. Mack's car was badly dented. It is said that MT. Mack's car was standing in the street when struck by the Ford car, the gasoline supply hav- ing been exhausted. Neither driver was hurt
New Britain herald., 1915-04-21
COPS PAID TO-DAY.

Today the faces or clI the New Bit air policemen were wreathed with smiles for they received their monthly Fay checks. one week overdue. Their pay checks were duo last wednesday. but as the city's fiscal year had end- cd there was no money with which to Tay them. consequently they mad to wait until the city meeting author ized more money.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-21
BICYCLrsTs IN COLLISION.

Guiseppi Deniolzele was brought to the police station this. noon by Officer Alfred Atwat ter and ordered to appear in court tomorrow morning. Demio- kele was riding down Main street on lis bicycle and was on the wrong side of the street. When in front of Hatch's block he ran into George Lar son, a youthful bicyclist, and smashed up his wheel.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-21
BROTHER-IN-LA DROWNED. Youth Who Met Death in Pennington River Related to Albert Peichert.

Frank Norris, the nineteen-year-o r-old Poquonock youth who was drowned in a whirlpool of the Pennington river while fishing last evening was a brother-in- law of Albert Peichert, the son of MT. and Mrs. Louis Pei chert of Winter street, this city.
 The unfortunate young mans sister Miss Mabel Norris, became MT. Peichert's bride in Poquonock a few weeks ago, an article concerning the marriage appearing in the Herald at the time. The young bride is said to be prostrated as result of her brothers sad death.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-21
CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY.

New Britain Commandery, No. SSO. United Order of the Golden Cross, held a highly enjoyable celebration last evening in commemoration of tho anniversary of the branch. The so- rial committee presented an enter taining program. The guests of the evening were the grand officers and number of brothers from the Hart ord. Southtnst"n and Watcrtown commentaries.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-21
WETMORE ABOUT THE SAME.

According to the doctors attending Charles F. Wetmore, treasurer of the American Hardware corporation, his condition today remains about the same. MT. Wetrnore is still very sick man and no apparent change has been noted during the past twenty four hours
New Britain herald., 1915-04-21

trouble. Although he had been in failing health for so long it was not until three weeks ago that he was obliged to take to his bed. Since then he declined rapidly until the end. The funeral will be held Fri day afternoon from his late home and will be private, owing to the serious 1iliness Sof Mrs. 73bbe. Friends are requested to omit flowers. Rev. Henry w. Maier, pastor of the First Congregational church. will of4iciate and intermcnt will be in Fairview cemetery.
 Born SiXty-Threc Years Ago.
 MT. Abbe was the son of Albert and Maria Abbe and was born in Enfield, Conn. on April s, 1852, be- ing siXty-threc years of age. H2 was in the hardware business for many years and came to this city from Hartford in 1880, forming part- nership with E. w. Abbe. his coll sin, under the name of A. H. & l.. Wi Abbe. This firm continued until two years ago when E. w. Abbe sold out his interest and MT. Abbe and his son continued under the name of the Abbe Hardware company. As prom
 
 mess world he was also well known in, the manufacturing line and when the Traut & Hine Manufacturing com pany was organized he was elected secretary and held the position for several years. but finally resigned to devote his entire time to his business. Well known by the hardware men all over the state, Mr. Abbe was hon. ored by them in being elected as the first president of the Connecticut Re tail Hardware Dealers association. He was also an eX vice-presdent of the National Retail Hardware Dealers association.
 Always with an eve to bcttering bus mess conditions here in New Brit ain. MT. Abbe Was one of the prime movers in the organization of the old New Britain Business Mems associa- ton and was elected as it's first pres ident and was succcSsively reelected until he insisted that some other man take the position. He also served tt term as president of the State Bus mess Men's association which is now the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce and when the movement to have q chamber of commerce started in this city Mr. AbDe was one of the most i ardent supporters and was instru- i mental in having the Business Mcn's a association turn it's possessions into | the support of tho new organization. |
 Held several Dircctoratcs.
 Membership on the directorates of ! the New Britain Trust company. the l Burritt Savings bank and the New 1 Britain Machine company was held ! by. MT. Abbe and he had many fra ! ternal affiliations here. He was a | member of Centennial lodge, A F. S. l A. NJ. the New Britain lodge of Elks, the New Britain club, the New Brit ain Golf club and the Royal Arcanurn. He was d prominent member of the First Congregational church, and for years had charge of the choir and music. He was also member of the Berlin Agricultural society and was councillor of the Loyal association. an organization Instrumental in form ing the tuberculosis Keller associ,- ton.
 Leaves Wife and Family.
 Tn January of 1883 Mir. Ahhe uos married to Miss Nellie Parker of this city. Besides his wife he leaves tn,u
 tConunucd on Ninth PaEc.l
New Britain herald., 1915-04-21
ESTATE VALUED AT $9,9OO.

An appraisal of the estate of Mar tin R. Durham of Berlin was filed with Judge B. F. Gaffney of the court of probate today by Daniel Webster and A. A. Norton. The es- tate is valued at $9,900.06 and con- ssts mainly of real estate, farm stock and machinery and personal prop erty
New Britain herald., 1915-04-21
WOMAN EIl:t.rEp u,yop

Chicago. April @l. Mrs. A. n. Cam field, - years old. was elected maynr of Warren. lll.. yesterday. by ma iurity of four votes. Mrs Cann.l,l is the first woman in Illinois to have been made 'chief executive of mu- nicipaliIy. Warrcn's pontIotinn is about i,500
New Britain herald., 1915-04-21
Ioiioran Confirms Story.

Joseph NJ. 11allornn said this after noon that he had received copy of the statement and that it covered the situation thoroughly. He confirmed the fact that he had withdrawn from the race.
 Mir. Delaney could not he located this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-21
SMALL NOON FIRE.

Engine company No. l was called out on still alarm at 1t:43 o'clock this morning. The fire was at No. 1855 Washington street, where an old mattress burning in the yard had set fire to the ciapooards of the house. The damage was nominal.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-21
Well Known Business Man Bern in Enfield S:xt,y-, y-,.hTeG YeHS AgO.
FUNERAL FRIDAY WILL BE PRIVaTi
Mrs. Abbc Seriously hI-Dcceascd Had Many Political and Social In- tercstS-WOrkcd Hard for New Britain.
Britain.

Following a prolonged illness which
 had extended over a period of three years. A. Howard Abbe, one of New Britain's most prominent business men and a man admired by all with whom he came into contact because of his kindly disposition, died at his home at No. 50 Vine street at 10 o'clock last night of kidney and heart
New Britain herald., 1915-04-21
EX-CoNGREssMAN FOUND DEAD

Warsaw, North Carolina, April 21. Former Congressman John M. Fai- son of Faison, N. C., was found dead in the bathroom of his home early today with a revolver wound in his lower jaw.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-21
BEEBE ELECTED MAJOR.

Hartford, April 21.-Captaln Henry A. Beebe. Company D, New Haven. was today declared elected major or the Second Ilf;tntry, C. N. G., when the votes were counted at the state ulmOry.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-21
Leaves Wife and Family

Tn January of 1883 Mir. Abhe wa, married to Miss Nellie Parker of thi, city. Besides his wife he leaves tu,
New Britain herald., 1915-04-21

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