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New Britain herald., 1915-10-12
RUSSIA WAS UNPREPARED.
Czar Never Thought War Would Last
 Over Six Months.

London, Oct. 12, 4:22 a. m.-The enormous drain on Russia's supply of men and the financial strain upon the country are emphasized by the Times Russian correspondent in review of the situation in the east. Russia, he says, never expected the war to last longer than six months. She had sufficient money, an abund ance of shells and a superf1uity of men for such war, but was not prepared for so prolonged and strenu- ouS struggle.
 'She strove hard" the correspond ent declares, ito meet the demands for ammunition, but she possesses neither the industrial background, the skilled hands nor the industrial mobility to support her army ade- quately. She must depend on out side help and has to buy from Japan, the United States or elsewhere. Thus the problem becomes largely finan- Cial."
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12
MATERNAL ASSN. MEETING.

The first meeting of the season of the Maternal association will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock in the South church chapel. The speaker of the occasion will be Edward Mumford of Philadelphia, son of Mrs. Mary Bassette Mumford, formerly of New Britain. MT. Mumford is a pub fisher end through his business con- nections and natural literary tastes is well fitted to speak on "Children's Books" his subject for the meeting. All mothers, teachers and others in terested in the welfare of children are cordially invited to attend.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12
ENGINEER HALL REPORTS.

City Engineer w. H. Hall reported to the Water Commissioners last night regarding the levels between the high service reservoir and the West Canal where it is proposed to erect a stand pipe or governor. The difference in height is 25 feet and a 34 foot stand pipe will be erected. Chairman w. B. Rossberg was auth orized to see about the purchase of needed land.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12
CITY STREETS ARE
 IN FINE CONDITION
Board of Public Works Finds Them Better Than Ever Before-In-
 Spectfon Yesterday.

New Britain's streets are in better the history of the city. This was the report the board of public works had to make after completing an inspec- tion of the entire city yesterday af- ternoon. The work done during the present season under direction of City Engineer w. H. Hall met with the entire approval of the board. The commissioners investigated the com plaint of The Camp Real Estate com- pany concerning the overflow of wa ter from Walnut Hill park through Hart street and will recommend, the installation of catch basin to obviate the trouble.
 The offer of a small piece of land at Belvidere by the Bodweu Land Co.,, for park purposes was investi- gated and will be taken up with the company. The commissioners inspect ed Francis street, which the city has been asked to accept. Favorable action is to be taken when the pro- perty owner gives the city deed. The commissioners investigated the question of a site for store yard They were much interested in the offer of The Stanley Svea Grain & Coal Co.,, to let the city have a DOT tion of some property recently &C., quired on the railroad and fronting on Dwight street.
 The Mill street surface water ques- tion also was investigated. They found Pond street well named as con- siderable water accumulates there and a storm water sewer seems to be the only solution. This matter will
 receive further consideration The Corb1n avenue death trap came in for inspection. The railroad company is to eliminate this crossing and the commissioners found that Contrac- tor Peter Suzio has the grading on one side well under way. Work on tho other side is held up pending set | clement with the owners under con- | demnation proceedings.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12
MANY STORES CLOSED.
Columbus Day Is Observed Quietly in
 This City Today.

Many stores, all the banks and various business offices about the city were closed today in celebration of Columbus Day. In the schools in- formal exercises of readings and songs were carried out.
 Many of the local Italians went to Bristol where there was a big cele- bration and this afternoon there was a short street parade in this city. To- night the Savoy Social club will hold a social and dance in Hanna's ar mory.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12
MISSION FOR MEN.

St Mary's church was we'll filled last evening when the second night of the weeks mission for men attracted a large crowd even than Sunday night. Rev. P. J. Casey, leader of the Jesuit band conducting the mis- sion, gave instructions on Confession" and Rev. Charles McGivney delivered the special sermon on Sin"
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12
RAIN DEALERS CONVENE,

|eoria, H., Oct. 12.-An address by led States Senator Shellman of H. lis on "The limit of business by the ernment" was on the program of hys session of the Grain aealers konal Association. The program included an address on Grain hes act'' by Congressman Ralph Moss of Indiana, and a talk on lrn'' by Prof. c. I. Christie of the
 artment of agriculture extension Purdue University.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12
OPPOSE REOPENING CASE.
Protests Filed Against Repayment of Western Advance Freight Rate Issue.

Washington, Oct. 1z-Informal pro- tests against the reopening and rear gument of the Western advance freight rate case have been received by the interstate commerce commits sion from the National Wool Growers association and the National Live stock association.
 The Wool Growers association says 1t does not want the expense of an- other trial. The Livestock association gave notice that it expects to file an answer to the arguments asking for the reopening.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12
GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP.

San Francisco, Oct. 12.-Rate ex- perts, public service chiefs and rail- read presidents and executive officers from many parts of the United States were assembled here today to attend the sessions of the National Associa- tion of Railroad Commissioners. One of the outstanding features of the convention was expected to be discus sion of government ownership of public utilities.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12
BRISTOL HONORs COLUMBUS.

Bristol, Oct 12.-Observance of Co., lumbus Day was general for the first time here today factories, schools and business houses being closed. There was. a parade under the direction of Italian societies during the morning in which probably a thousand persons took part. In the afternoon there was picnic at Lake Compounce by the Italian societies and Governor Hol- comb was to be the guest at dinner. Tonight the celebration will close with a fireworks display.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12
SHIRLEY TO MEET WILSON.

Washington, Oct. 12.-Rep. Sher- ley of Kentucky, chairman of the fortificatl ons subcommittee of the house appropriations committee, who recently returned from a visit to the chief coast defenses of the country, had an engagement with President Wilson today to discuss plans for the coming session of congress.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12
DOINGS OF D. OF A.

Beginning next Monday a whist for members will follow each meet ing of Martha Washington council, D. of A. On Monday evening, Novem- Der Is, there will be big class ini- tiation, followed by a supper. A Holloween whist and dance is being arranged by the dance committee and will be held in Jr. o. U.. A. M., hall on November l.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12

Middletown, N. r., Oct. l2.- Thomas P. Fowler, former president of the Ontario and Western Railroad died today at his home at Warwick, near here, MT. Fowler had been in poor health for some time
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12
COMPLETE AUTONOMY
 DEMANDED FOR CRETE
Athens Aroused by News From Canea of Separatist Movement-Inspired
 in England, is Report.

Amsterdam, Oct. 12, via London, 1:4S D. m.-A despatch received here from Vienna asserts that a deep i'm pression has been caused in Athens by news from Canea of a Separatist movement demanding complete au- tonomy for Crete.
 The Vienna telegram apparently seeks to create the impression that the movement is inspired in Great Britain.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12

Crete, which formerly was an au- tonomous state under Turkish suzer- ainty, governed by a high commission CT of the Great Powers, was formally annexed by Greece in 1913. Almost the entire population is of the Greek race.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12
wOODBURY EXONERATED.

Middletown, Oct. Iz.-Larkin T. woodbury, of Deep River, whose au- tomobile ran down Anna Budney. small girl in that place the latter part of last month, inf1icting injuries which caused her death, was relieved of blame for the fatality by Coroner Davis, in his finding on the case made public today. The coroner finds that the death was accidental
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12
Rumania To Enter War.

fc, Oct. 12, 3:45 a. m.-Pre- |Bratiano of Rumania has given |alian government to understand Rumanian cooperation on the If the entente may be consid- certain, says a special dispatch
 Rome. The Rumanian gov Ent, however, will choose it's
 lime for taking the field against kustro- Germans.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12
RESIGNS AS SEXTON.

James Magson today rendered his |gnation as sexton of the First Bap- church. MT. Magson has been ton of this church of the past sev-
 years and was regarded as a cap
 b man.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12
CAPTURE
 SERBIAN TOWN
from First Page.)
An advance Is being pushed lusly.

victory for the Russians re- by Petrograd was won in |n Galicia, where the troops of
 For Nicholas started a formid- Offensive coincident with the hg of the Teutonic campaign Bt Serbia. The attack is made of the Rumanian border and have been undertaken with a 10 the political effect on the In situation. The Stripa river is Inch of the Dniester, extending
 ward west of Tarnapol.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12
CLEVELAND MACHINIsTs STRIKE

Cleveland, O., Oct. 12.-The long predicted strike of machinists at the plant of the Warner & Swazey Com pany was declared last night. The men are contcnding for the saafst hour day.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12

If the child's frock Is made--uf plain material, use striped material for the collar and cuffs.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12

Millinery continues to be simple Cut steel is used with good effect ir millinery trimming.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12

The daintiest of handkerchiefs is not elaborate. btu bears evidence 'of beautiful workmanship.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12

Fur trimming appears nowadays with beautiful impartiality on tulle evening gowns and winter suits
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12
ITEMS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN.

Leather is a novel trimming 3D. piled as embroidery would be 'on cuffs, belts and collars.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12
Balkan Campaign to Fore.

#0RsAkxhu Sxt1ukStaISu UO cOEO.
 &don, Oct. 12, 1:19 D. m'-The Balkan campaign came to the
 till more prominently today with Announcement that Bulgarian
 had invaded Serbia. Thus far details have been received of this
 nent, which has been generally Eted.
 5 speech of former Premier Ven- in the Greek chamber of depu-
 B regarded in England as favor 10 the cause of the entente allies.
 declaration of the former premier
 was no longer a question which
 e ought to make war, but merely
 she should do so, was made
 the approval of a majority of the Eber. The former premier told
 Government plainly that only so
 as his policy was followed would
 eive his support.
 etailed Information Lacking.
 Jailed information is lacking con- E hg the progress of the Serbian Eaign. The Germans assert they
 dvancing steadily to the south of banube although they make no *ic mention of the amount of < Id gained or the points taken. &icial despatches from Nish state 2 the Serbians have checked the San advance at several points on < 0a ube, in some cases throwing < the invaders across the river. In directions they are said to have 5 the invaders out of Serbian vil- taken in the first assaults. the eastern front the Germans Still hammering at the positions ke Dvinsk, their latest effort being Srce the Dvina river ten miles |e the city. Elsewhere Russian Is are attacking fiercely, particu- in eastern Galicia. Here they reported to have won a consider Victory.
 Russian Artillery Recovers. accounts of military observers Nv to the accuracy and efficiency le Russian artillery, which is now bnstrated beyond a doubt to have kered from the handicap caused zhortage of ammunition The fail- |bf the Germans to capture Dvinsk months fighting is character 8 in England as evidence of re- Sxable regeneration of the Russian zes. General Ivanoff has regained E than half the ground evacuated E the loss of Lutsk.
 he presence on the Caucasian front rand Duke Nicholas is expected tc Gify operations there, which have inactive pending the change o, Bnand.
 British Submarines Active. ctivity of British submarines il |Ba1tic is extending, and it is thu B of the British to put an end tt passage of supplies to German! h Scandinavian countries. |ecent events on Doth the easter1 western fronts have brought an |r wave of optimism in England lar to that occasioned two week by the British ana French vic bs on the western battlefields. II of the costly failure of the Ger , attacks against Loos' the prog of French troops south of Souche the gradual extension of thei bs near Tahure, the outlook on tn nco- Belgian front is now regarde' more favorable to the entente al
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12

Every kind of fur is used to trim the Hudson seal coats-fitch, skunk, nutria, fox, beaver and opposum.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12

Dresses combining two materials are in good style for children, and there is the attractive point of econ omy.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12
AIHed Aviators Raid Ghent.

|sterdam, Oct. 12, Via. London, p. m.-Press despatches state recent raid of allied aviators
 bent and the neighboring towns |ntrode was so successful that not kle hangar on the German avia- grounds was left standing. All Bm, with their contents, were Ia by incendiary bombs. Ten Is also were burned.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12

latest reported airship raid on ' occurred August 31, when it |hid the aviatods destroyed large Ing at Ghent which was used by &ermans for housing aircraft.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12

While the waist line curves in at the waist slightly more, the fashion able figure still clings to the straight front.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12

Children's hats are trimmed or the crown-one pretty hat and tws pompons set right on top of 7 thu crown.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12

A pair of bewitching boots a like old-fashioned Hessian boots doI in sczx.et ans 1iScs leather.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12

A sort of loom knitted cloth, very thick and warm, and yet elastic, is being used for some of the most sat- isfactory sports suits.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12

For every day and windy weather there is nothing better than a trim little velvet turban finished with q perky velvet bow.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12

Some of the new hats are curi- ously like the old-fashioned beavers or 1890 or 1S40.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12

Tiny tortoise-shell ball buttons are pretty 6uish to an otherwise severe costume.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12
T. P. FOWLER DEAD.

T. P. FOWLER DEAD.
 Middletown, N r., Oct. 12.- Thomas P. Fowler, former president of the Ontario and Western Railroad died today at his home at Warwick, near here, MT. Fowler had been in poor health for some time. ITEMS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN.
 Leather is novel trimming ap- piled as embroidery would be 'on cuffs, belts and collars.
 Millinery continues to be simple. Cut steel is used with good effect in millinery trimming.
 The daintiest of handkerchiefs Is not elaborate, btu bears evidence 'of beautiful workmanship.
 If the child's frock Is made--uf plain material, use striped material for the collar and cuffs.
 Fur trimming appears nowadays with beautiful impartiality on tulle ! evening gowns and winter suits.
 Every kind of fur is used to trim the Hudson seal coats-fitch, skunk. nutria, fox, beaver and opposum.
 Dresses combining two materials are in good style for children, and there is the attractive point of econ omy.
 While the waist line curves in at the waist slightly more, the fashion, able figure still clings to the straight ! front.
 Children's hats are trimmed on the crown-one pretty hat and two pompons set right on top of 7. the crown.
 For every day and windy weather there is nothing better than a trim little velvet turban finished with perky velvet bow.
 A sort of loom knitted cloth, Very E thick and warm, and yet elastic, is being used for some of the most sat- isfactory sports suits.
 The vogue for dark colors ln- creases rather than lessens: and Afrf- can brown, dark green and field mouse gray are among them.
 The flare effect of so many of the new garments is emphasized very much by the broad bands of velvet and fur which encircle them.
 Charming little school hats may be made from old blue corduroy for the little girl.
 Tiny tortoise-shell ball buttons are a pretty 6nish to an otherwise severe costume.
 Some of the new hats are curi- ously like the old-fashioned beavers or 1880 or 1S40.
 Tippet shoulder capes of velvet are among the old-fashioned features we may expect to see. ..
 Soft crushed hats of velvet may be finished by band of fur fitting close against the hair.
 Serge and gabardine have been adopted by Paris for the walking and general morning wear suit
 It looks as if the higher neck wear would be A greater favorite as the season grows colder.
 A pair of bewitching boots are like old-fashioned Hessian boots done in sc-~.et an5 liacS leather.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12

The vogue for dark colors in- creases rather than lessens: and Afri- can brown, dark green and field mouse gray are among them.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12

The flare effect of so many of the new garments is emphasized very much by the broad bands of velvet and fur which encircle them.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12

Charming little school hats may be made from old blue corduroy for the little girl.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12

Tippet shoulder capes of velvet are among the old-fashioned features VIC may expect to see.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12

It looks as if the higher neck wear would be a greater favorite al the season grows colder.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12

rnsr~ is no limit .s tho number os garments-coats ana blouaes-- which effect the Russian aldo closing.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12

Soft crushed hats of velvet may be finished by a band of fur fitting close against the hair.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-12

Serge and gabardine have been adopted by Paris for the walking and general morning wear suit.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-02

has continued, showing that refi- ners are not in position to buy standard freely. Finally, it is . matter of more or less common knowledge that several copper producing companies are having to pile up blister copper in conse- quence of inability to have it re- fined.
 At the beginning of 1915 the electrolytic-refining capacity of the United States was about 14S mill lion pounds per month. At the middle of 1915 it was about lE2 m',- lion pounds. The new construction that is now going on will raise it to 164 million pounds, but this will not be attained until the end of the year, and it may that the new plant at Great Falls will not be ready un- til 1916. Included in the foregoing figures is the small capacity-about five million pounds per month--for electrolytic Lake copper.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-02
THE PROSPECTS FOR COPPER
iFrom Eng. & Mining JournaD

lFrom Eng. < Mining Journal)
 Up to about fortnight ago there were two views respecting copper among producing and selling interests--one bulhsh. the other bearish. It is unnecessary now to discuss the reasons for the bullish view. The bearish was based chief ly upon the enormously increased production, the weight of which was considered bound to tell Con- sumers also held this view and de- fered further purchases, even re- questing producers to anticipate contractural deliveries, with the expectation that later they would be able to buy copper much cheaper.
 Recently there was change of opinion among those selling interests that previously had been bearish, The reasons for this were two a growing belief that the military use of copper is much greater than any previous estimate, no matter how large; and the perception that regardless of the increase in pro duction, refining capacity imposes a limit that cannot be overstepped It is significant that there is but in preparation, the only important construction of this kind being at Tacoma and Great Falls.
 Confirmation of this theory is to be found in several important things that have recently transpir- cd. Thus it is we'll known that re- cent refining contracts have been made at s20 per ton. whereas $15 was formerly regarded as a fine price. Moreover, although the Bri. tish embargo on crude copper Wa: lifted under certain conditions, the unusual disparity between the prices for eleetrolytic and standard
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-02
MINING ON PRINCE WILLIAM
 SOUND

The producing copper properties on Prime William Sound. Alaska, appear to have been only slightly affected ay the confusion in the fin ancial and copper markets result ing from the European war; An in- creased quantity of copper ore was mined last year, but the average grade of the ore mined was much lower than in the preceding year. The value of the metals recovered from these copper ores in 1914 was also less than in 1918. This decrease was due largely to the lower grade of the ore mined, although the low CT price received for the copper con- tent of the ores contributed slight ly to the decline in the total value of production.
 The productive mines of the Prince William Sound region in 1914 included two copper mines and eight gold mines. These are de- scrihed in detail in Bulletin 622-F, Mining on Prince William Sound" by B. l.. Johnson, recently issued hy the United States Geological Sur vey A copy may be obtained free on application to the Director of 4he Surved, Washington, n. c.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-02
PEAT AS A STOCK FOOD

Some interesting uses are being made of peat in the United States. It is manufactured into a fertilizer and employed as a fertilizer filler, according to the United States Geo logical Survey; it is also used for making paper, stock food, and mud baths. In Germany and Austria reat baths are we'll established in stitutions, and during the last few years such baths have been tried in some of the sanitariums of the Middle West and found beneficial in certain cases. As food for live stock. however, peat seems to have found its most curious use, inas- much as the kind of peat used is thousands of years old, and, although lit may still be classed as vegetable in character, it is only step re- moved from low-grade coal. As a stock food 1t is used in a mixture containing molases. The results are stated to have been very satisfac- tory in practice, the peat acting as tonic and corrective. The peat usedis the black, well-hunlified or routed kind and is prepared in prac- tically the same way as when used for fertilizer. Peat for various pur- poses was produced in the United States last year to the extent of 57 .000 tons, valued at s367 ,000 The peat deposits of the United States are of enormous extent.