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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-13
WILSON SYMPATHIzES
=. WITH MRS. GOMPERs
President Writes Letter to
Mother of u. S. Sailor
Killed in Haiti.

Washington, Aug 13.-PresideEt
Wilson has written to Mrs. Sophia
Gompers of Brooklyn, N. Y, mother
of VIM. Gompers, the sailor killed by
a Haitien sniper' during the Ameri-
can occupation of Port Au Prince,
Haiti. The presidents letter was
in reply to one from Mrs. Gompers
in which she said she was proud that
her son had died In the service Of
his country, but that as he had been
her sole support she hoped the gov
eminent could help her in some
way. .
The presidents letter, given out to-
day at the White House follows:
My Dear Madam:-I have read
your letter of August 3rd with the
deepest sympathy. 1 feel like con-
graduating you on having son
whose dignity it was to die in the
service of his country, but my heart
found sympathy.
II am sure that it would be tho
desire of every one connected with
the public service to see that you
did not suffer need because of your
sons death. / am sending your let
ter to the secretary of the navy TO
inquire whether there is any pos
sibility under the law as it stands
of assisting you. 1 fear that there
is not, but ! am sure the, secretary
will wish to consider the matter very
fully.
Cordially and sincerely yours,
i@ WOODROW WILSON"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-13
JUDGE UpHOLDS BANK.

Hartford, Aug ia decision has
been filed in the United States dis
trict court by Judge E. S. Thomas,
today, in the suit of D. E. Loews
and Co., against the Union Savings
bank of Danbury, granting the mo-
ton of the defendant for hearing in
damages and. to cite in the assignees.
This is one of the actions in which
Loewe & Co., seek to recover on gar
nisheed bank accounts part of the
$252,000 judgment against the Dan
bury hatters in the famous boycott
case dating back dozen years. A
number of the hatters assigned their
bank accounts to the United Hatters
of North America after the garnish-
ment.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-13
BRITAIN CONNECTICUT FRIDAY AUGUST e1s-sIxrEEN PAGES
MERIDEN AUTOIST
HITS LOCAL GIRL
Three Years Old Helen Anderson Runs
in Front of Dwight F. KanSom's
Machine

Three years old Helen Anderson Of
PA Washington street was knocked
GCwn and painfully, but not seriously
injured this morning by an autom obile
driven by Dwight F. Ransom of Meri-
den. The accident occurred at 10:40
o'clock at the corner or Washington
and Broad streets.
In reporting the accident to the
police Mr.. Ransom stated that as the
approached the corner of Washington
and Broad streets h saw a crowd of
children and blew his horn, but one
ct them ran directly in front of his
car. Although he was going but six
or eight miles an hour he did not have
time to stop SO swerved to one side
and thereby avoided running over her.
The fender hit the girl and knocked
her down. She was attended by DR..
d. w. O'Conncll, her injuries consist
ing of a cut lip and bruises about the
arms and legs.
Witnesses who saw the accident
state that Mr.. Ransom was in no way
Sculpable for the affair and that he did
everything in his power to avoid strik-
ing the little child. #a.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-13
SUED FOR $4,000
Local Bakers, Made Defendants, Claim
Contract Was Broken.

Sneider & Rubenstein, who conduct
bakery shop on Hartford avenue are
made the defendants in a $4,000 suit
brought aaginst them by the Con-
necticut Bakery and Grocery Supply
company of New Haven. The papers
were issued by Attorney Samuel j.
Nathanson of the Elm city and were
served yesterday afternoon by Com
stable George A. Stark. Klett & ALL
ing have been retained by the bakers.
The suit is brought for alleged
breach of contract The New Haven
concern claims that the local bakers
refused to take flour ordered from
them, while Sneider & Rubenstoin
assert that the supply company broke
the contract when il failed to deliver
the goods on time. Flour in the bak-
cry on Hartford avenue was attached
but released on a bond.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-13
Prices Show Declines.

Chicago, Aug. 13.-Unconfirmed re-
ports, which J. P. Morgan was quoted
as denying, that the allies were cam
ceiling orders for wheat were re-
Elected on the Board of Trade at the
opening today in prices Is to o-S
cents under yesterdays close.
September wheat the option. most
affected closed yesterday at 81. II Is.
1t sold in different parts of the pit at
the opening today at $40 to $1071a.
Immediately thereafter there was a
sale at $1.OS. December contracts
showed a maximum opening decline
of 3A cents at $1.06.
Traders generally were skeptical as
ito the importance Of the cancellations,
but the tone of the market was ner,
VOuS.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-13
DANBURY YOUTH DROWNED.

Danbury, Aug. 13.-After an all
night search for William Bracy, nine
years old, by a large number of men
and boys the body of the lad was
found early this morning floating on
Neversink Pond. The boy disappear
ed early yesterday afternoon but his
absence was not reported until early
in the evening. 1t is supposed that
he fell from the wharf near his grand
fathers bungalow and drowned. The
boy was an orphan and since the
death of his mother in Baltim ore,
Md, last spring had been living with
relatives here.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-13
Action Affects Two Million Bush
els for September Shipment
GRAIN TRADE IS PUZZLED
j. p. Morgan Quoted as Denying I'm
confirmed Reports That Orders
Were Declared Void-Prices on
Market Decline.

Chicago, Aug decentralization
yesterday by Representatives of tho
allies of contracts aggregating nearly
two million bushels of wheat, bought
for September shipment to Europe
was puzzling the grain trade early
today. xE <s+ .s
Not only were cancellations re.
ported by Chicago concerns but some
seaboard exporters claimed to have
closed out open contracts. Canadian
exporters also reported some cancella-
TONS a'{ Eyg fa4r<l. u
May Have New Source.
James A. Patten, former Board
Of Trade operator, discussing the cah-
cellations, said. eff peace We're in
sight, Europe would still need whea
and she would have the credit to get
it. The cancellation of orders, there
fore would seem to indicate one or
two things. Either Europe has found
source of new supply, which means
Russia; or Europe finds that she
cannot pay"
1t was said that two of the largest
firms which cancelled contracts were
the Armour Grain company and the
j. Rosenbaum Grain company.
Means Much To Us.
George c.. Marcy, president Of the
Armour company said: Il am UNI
able to understand what has hap
pened abroad. 1t must be something
important or they would not have
cancelled purchases that show such
profits and give them away Possibly
it is that the Dardanelles are to- be
opened but we have no confirmation,
England wants to hold her gold and
by buying wheat in Canada and Aus
tralia she can use her credits and
keep her gold with which to buy
munitions. If Europe does not buy
our wheat freely it will mean much
to us and make a great deal of diff
ference in prices.'
r. Emanuel r. Rosenbaum of the J.
Rosenbaum company said: "Our own
cancellations were not very heavy. II
was about three days ago that the
buying stopped. The European buy
ers started to beg out of their pur-
chases, accepting a loss from t.
10 cents a bushel. 1 should say
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-13
HALIlACK is PENNILESS.
Says He Can't Furnish His Bride Ali
mony or Counsel Fees.

Frank T. Hallack, known in the
movies as Hal August said yester-
day he is practically penniless and $
unable to furnish alimony or counsel
fees to his secret bride, Miss Corrine
M. Hooker of Rutherford, N. j., who
is suing him for divorce.
In her suit Mrs Hallack named the
wife of Kenneth M. Harlan, former
leading man of the Lyceum Stock
company.
It is expected testim ony will be TAX
en- in a few days.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-13
MRS. CORBIN WON'T TALK.
Declines to Discuss Search For Flaw
In Divorce Decree.

Mrs. Lillian Blakesley Corbin whose
search for flaw in the di-
vorce decree granted her in June,
1908, from Charles F. Corbin was
told of exclusively in the Herald last
evening, was interviewed by New
York reporters at her home but de-
clined to discuss the case.
Mrs. Corbin said she had retained
Charles M. Russell. lawyer of New
York city, and Arthur Perkins, a
Hartford lawyer. 1t was stated at
the office of the Hartford lawyer this
afternoon that he was out OF town
and would not return for several
days.
Mr. Russell could not be located
by telephone this afternoon although
it was stated at his office in New
York that he was in the city.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-13
ITALIAN VOLCANOES ACTIVE.
EruptiOns Take Place In Several
Towns In southern Part OF Country

Rome, Aug, 1S, 1926 a. M, via
Paris 1:20 p. m.-The great volcanoes
of southern Italy. which have been
disturbed during the last few days,
are becoming increasingly active.
Thus far it has been impossible to
procure detailed and authentic in
formation from the scenes~of the dis
turbances, in which earthquakes oc-
Cured earlier in the week. It is
known. however. that eruptions have
taken place.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-13
4. n. RUTHERFORD SUES.
Building inspector Brings Action Tor
$2,4OO Against Bahia Jones'

Attaching for $4,000 and claiming
$4,000, Arthur N. Rutherford, city
building inspector and a mason-con-
tractor, brought action today against
Bahia Jones, Myrtle street grocer
Mr.. Rutherford has retained Lawyer
B. w. Alling and Constable Fred Win
kle served the writ, returnable before
the superior court in September.
Mr.. Rutherford claims that Mr..
Jones owes him for construction work
on a house recently erected on Dwight
street and Constable Wrinkle attached
that property, the defendants store
and also his automobile.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-13

Houston, Tex, Aug. Isl
that border bandits are croM|
Gertrudis Ranch and are 4
ward Kingsville, led TO thu]
ton Of night guards TO patrt|
Dental sections OF that ton
street lights now burn All
stead OF being Turned of. n
sheriff Scarborough anG del
sc eking two Mexicans who
al the dairy OF Robert Sind
miles from Kingsville and
that he round up all his liHf|
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-13
Morgan Offices Surprised.

New York, Aug. 13.-Nobody in au-
thority at the Offices of J. P, Margan
Il Co., it was said today, knew any
thing about the cancellation Of orders
for two million bushels of wheat by
representatives Of the allies.
All the Morgan orders for wheat and
other supplies for the allies have been
Under the supervision of E. r. Steti-
MUS, president of the Diamond Match
company, who is in charge of the ex-
port department Of the Morgan firm.
Through his secretary Mr.. Stetinius re-
reated today his statement Of last
night, in which he asserted that j. P.
Morgan & Co, had not cancelled any
orders and the suggestion that they
had done so was ridiculous.
Morgan Firm Not Concerned.
4 When the statements of Messrs.
Marcy and Rosenbaum, telling of the
cancellations, were brought to the Sec
Tetary's attention with the suggestion
that Mr.. Stetinius might care to COM
ment on them, the secretary brought
back word that these were matters
with which the Morgan firm was not
concerned.
During the time the j. p. Morgan
& Co., have been handling war orders
for Europe, the firm has maintained
a policy of silence concerning the
amounts of the orders and all other
details involved. It is understood that
the firm would continue this policy,
and that there would be no deviation
therefrom in the present instance.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-13
GRADUATED TAX ON INCOMES

London, Aug. 10. 1923 p. MA
despatch to Reuters Telegram com
pany from Petrograd says that the
finance comittee of the Duma has ap-
proved a government bill for the i'm
position of a graduated tax on in
comes. The tax proposed is 1-2
rubles ($3.25) on incomes of 1000
rubles (s500) 325 on 10000 rubles,
5000 on 100000 rubles and sup
ertax on each 10000 rubles over
100000.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-13
South Main Street Insurance Man
Left Home August 8
TANGLED ACCOUNTS ALLEGED
Wife Said to Have Told Friend He
Was 500 Behind-She Is Forced to
Work i'm Strawberry Fields to Sup
port Three Children.

One of the saddest cases of priva-
ton and restitution due, it is alleged,
to the desertion of faithless husband
and father, came to light today when
it was learned that Antonio Maria of
227 South Main street, an insurance
agent, has deserted his wife and three
children, leaving them without any
means of support. AS a result of his
action, the family is in a sad plight.
Maria is well known about the city.
He was employed for a number of
years by the Singer Sewing Machine
company, and many tales have been
heard in regard to his conquests of
hearts.
Wife Goes Into Fields to Work.
When a reporter called at the Maria
nome this afternoon. he found Mrs.
Maria was not in, but her sister, who
recently arrived here from Philadel-
phia, admitted that Tony has not
been seen in his usual haunts since
tuesday, August 8. Then he left his
home early in the morning without
stating his whereabouts, or in any
manner indicating that he did not in
tend to return. His wife, since his
departure, has made the best of it,
supplying the children with food in
whatever manner she could. 1t is said
that neighbors have also been very
kind to them
When all resources had been used
up the poor woman went out to seek
employment and after number of in
effectual attempts she succeeded in Sc
curing work picking strawberries in
field several miles from the city.
Said to Be Short i'm Accounts.
Maria, who, since his leaving The
Singer company, has been employed
by insurance companies as a COL
lector and is said to be short in his ac-
counts from $500 to $500. His wife
told a friend this morning that such
was the case. ..z....-
A confirmation of this could not be
secured today, as none of Maria s
friends could give any definite infor-
nation as to where he was employed
of late.
Has Been Arrested Here.
Maria has been in the local police
court for failure to pay his personal
tax, and on each time he undertook
to tell the court just how the business
of that tribunal should be conducted,
but after short parley in one of those
iron door mansions on Commercial
street he usually wilted.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-13
GROOM SIXTY-TWO,
BRIDE SIXTY-FOUR
Quiet Nuptials Unites Old Couple in
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of Certifi-
cate Reveals Wedding.

Advanced age has not been allowed
to interfere with the marriage of
Andrew Twichel, aged sixty-two, and
Mrs. Anna Feuser of Cromwell, who
confesses to being two years his Sc
Nor. The happy groom says his resi-
dence is in New Britain.
An attempt has been made to keep
the wedding a secret but it leaked out
today through the return to the office
of the local city clerk of the marriage
license. The wedding bells tinkled on
July in Middletown, Rev. Ernest F.
Hingkeldey, Lutheran minister, per-
forming the ceremony. ,.....s
Each Of the contracting parties has
been married twice before, their Cor
mer helpmeets having died. A search
of the New Britain city directory fails
to reveal the name of Andrew Twichel.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-13
"TAFT DAY" SEPT. ..

San Francisco, Aug. 13-"Taft Day"
at the Panama Pacific Exposition will
be September 2, according to an
nouncement today by the exposition
management. Mr.. Taft left Pointe-
Au-Pic, Canada, yesterday for San
Francisco accompanied by Mrs. Taft.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-13
SEIZE 100000 WORTH O,

San Francisco. Aug. IA
valued at more than $40. I'D
the possession Of the state
pharmacy today as the res
raid in San Franchises q
late last night by officers of {
The seizure which compri
five-taeli tins, lie said 20 De II
single seizure since import
smoking opium was prohibi|
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-13

London, Aug. Is, 1902 p, M.-An-
nouncement was made today Of the
sinking of the British steamers Osprey
and Summerfield and the Norwegian
steamer Aura. The chief engineer the
mate and the mates wife of the Sum-
merfield were drowned The others on
board the vessels were landed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-13
RELEASE AMERICAN STEAMER.

Washington, Aug. 13.-The Ameri-
can oil steamer Wico, taken by Ger
man warships to Swinemunde, has
been released and facilities have been
given for repairs to damage when the
ship was being brought into port by
the German prize crew. Her cargo
also was released.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-13
FOUR MORE STEAMERS
SUNK BY GERMANS
Three British and One Norwegian
Craft Sent to Bottom-Three
Lives Lost. 49,.

London, Aug, Is, 2:14 p. m.-The
5000 ton British steamer Jacon:l
which was engaged in the transat-
Iantic trade, has been sunk. Her
captain and nine members of the
crew were rescued
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-13
SEC. WILSON ENTERTAINED

San Diego, Cal, Aug. 13.-William
B. Wilson, secretary of labor, is on
his way to Washington today after
day of entertainment as, the guest Of
the Panama-California exposition yes
terday. :.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-13

Brownsville, Tex, Aud
though few depredations
raiders were reported herd
twenty-four hours. Aufhor|
lower Rio Grande Valley d
day to take measures 70 q
lswlessness that almost III
about a reign of terror Il
ton. Developments were
follow the conferences wnlcI
held at Rockport, Tex. III
Governor Ferguson is -
vacation. Besides the RoI
ether officials and prom1nl
of the state were 10 discues|
situation.
That the raiders are I'D
the plan of San Diegoi' wa|
in the reports of United 81
officials reaching the head
the southern department 4
tonic. The reports quoted 4
ture said to have been dis|
large quantities in the burdI
of Texas.
Another Mexican VI
The killing of a Mexicas1|
TO have been a mem Der OF
bands of marauders, at Nerd
last night, was the latest II
reported i'm connection wati
breaks. Near Mercedes tf|
cans had been killed sere|
previously and twenty-five
longing to the raiders capfu|
Numerous unconf1rmed i
and battles betwecf]
ers and soldiers reached her
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-13

The Tacoma sailed from Middles-
borough, England, Aug II, for Que
bee. She was owned by the Cairns
line of London, was built in 1889
and was 31S feet long and of 2,9G3
tons gross #.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-13

The Summerfield, of 6S7 tons gross,
was built in 1913 and owned in Liver
pool. There are five British steam
ships named Osprey Shipping records
mention no Norwegian steamer Aura.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-13
POSTPONES DEFENSE CONFAB.

Washington, Aug. 13-President
Wilson has postponed until next week
discussion of the national defense
question with Secretaries Garrison
and Daniels.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-13
President Orders Sui
diers Held Ready Tor
NO NEWDISORDERSl
Further Troop Moyeme
Left Entirely to Ger
Major General scott 1
Remain at Ei Paso.

Washington, Aug IA
Wilson personally took
ton on the Mexican d
with Acting Secretary
of the war department. /
rections that sufficient tr{
ready for any emereencl
Governor Ferguson's {
ing for more troops is n
the war department avail
ther word from Major 81
ton. Secretary Breckinri{
there were no new disoI
Any further troop NOV
be left entirely to Gen.
A detailed statement
tribution of the troops
laid before the president
take the view that the 4
used further only II the
Texas were to certify in|
uonal manner that he cal
the situation with the st|
ties and ask for federal 4
Scott 20 Remain al
Major General Scott, q
OF the army, has been or
main at FL Paso 10 be -.
mission the state depart
have on the border. CD
reporting directly TO SEQ
sing.
While Gen. Scott Is &C
agent of the state dcpa
connection with negotiate
the Mexican factions
watching the border situl
in communication with
eral Funston. War den
ficials say thcy have no
of the work the state de,
asking OF the CHER of 81
No troops were ordered
border.
Ask for HifIcs,
The chamber Of comm'
sion, Tex, today wired /
Rife associations here.
rifles and anr1usigtipn
In view Of the reign OF {
section and the urgent ii
and ammunition for profn
National Rife Assocfstio1
condemned army rifles to
clubs.
Lieutenant Albert 8. Jon
of the association. said
people would have 20 forr
fore the guns could be. Il
would take three or fol
Lieutenant Jones says MAJ
have been supplied with
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-07-09
Car Load of Fine Cattle for LONG
Valley
(Lonq Valley Advocate \

Long Valley Advocate.)
H. w. Dorman & Son representing
the Caldwell Cattle Co., of Caldwell,
Idaho, an organization formed in 1918
for the purpose of breeding, buying
and selling cattle, arrived at Donnelly
Friday night with one car load of re-
gistered and high grade Shorthorn
yearling bulls and dairy cows. We
learn from Mr.. Dorman that his COM
pany makes special terms to the
ranchers and cattle growers, giving
them time to pay for their cattle from
their increase and production of their
purchase.
We find the Caldwell Cattle Com
pany last year sold the following Long
Valley citizens quite a number of cat
tie who all speak in the highest terms
of their transactions with the COM
Pany: R. B. Halferty, M. R. LOOMS,
less Dunn, Joe Butallo and R. w.
Pyry.
We are very much pleased to see
this cattle company come into our
Valley offering such liberal terms to
those who can properly care for either
stock cattle or dairy cows.
The cattle Mr.. Dorman has here
now certainly are a fine lot and we
hear them spoken highly of by all
those who have had the opportunity
to look at them. Mr.. Dorman informs
US that as soon as these are sold he
will ship in another car load and keep
them coming as long as he can place
them with farmers and stockmen who
have feed and ability to properly care
for them.
Our investigation of this company
and their method of doing business is
such that we cheerfully welcome them
here and hope they can arrange to es
tabhsh permanent quarters here.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-07-09
How to Avoid Auto Accidents.

Don't Speed Don't Speed
Don't be afraid to go into low speed
in tight places.
When in doubt-STOP!
Don t cut around street cars.
right side.
Don't run into thoroughfares from
side streets at high speed.
Cut your corners square, so that
another car can have room to pass.
Don't crowd other cars.
Don't run too close to the car in
front.
Don't stop on hill or incline close
benhind the in front.
In turning corner, withanother on
your right turning the same corner.
swing wide.
On country roads don't spass other
cars at high speed.
On country roads, don't get to close
to the ditch.
Drive carefully on wet streets. es-
pecially streets paved with asphalt.
Don't load your car over capacity.
Don't keep your headlights on in
city streets, unless dimmed.
IT driving slowly. keep close to the
curbing.
When you start, keep close to the
curbing.
When you start, always turn to see
what is coming behind you.
Watch the side streets carefully.
Always stop at railroad tracks and
look both ways.
1t car is trying to pass you from
the rear, give it plenty of room.
Use common sense and watch the
other cars.
Don't Speed! Don't Speed