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Evening journal., 1915-09-08
SIND HFR ASHES HOME.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del, Sept s.-Robert j. Fer
guson, undertaken, received by express
from Cleveland. Ohio, the cremated re.
mains Of Mrs. Elizabeth c. Burnite, for
merly a resident of this town, and
widow OF James X Burnite, of near Eel
ton Mrs. Burnite died at the home Of
her daughter, Mrs. Jones. in Cleveland
on July 27, So years of age. The re-
mains were sent in bermetically sealed
copper box that weighed less than Is
pounds. They will be taken TO Bar.
rats Chapel, near Frederick. and in
tered in the Burnite family lot.
Evening journal., 1915-09-08
FRENCH STEAMER TORPEDOED.

LONDON. Sept. s.-The French
steamer Guatemala Of 5.s13 tons. was
torpedoed and sunk off the west coast
Of France. Dispatches received here
today said her crew had been taken
on by a British steamer She was
owned by the General Transatlantic
Company, the same corporation that
owned the steamer Bordeaux. whose
sinking by submarine was reported
yesterday.
Evening journal., 1915-09-08
AT THE GARRICK.

One Of the most novel and comical
juggling acts ever seen here is being
given this week at the Garrick Thea
tre by Redford and Winchester, a
very clever team. the members of
which are not only skilled artists at
their profession, but who are also
comedians. Many of the stunts are
brand new and some of them seem
impossible. but the members of the
company appear to have mastered
the art to perfection.
II is a riot of fun when one Of the
members stands on the stage and in
vites the audience to pelt him with
apples. which he supplies. He stands
with a fork in his mouth and catches
the apples as they are thrown at
him.
Evening journal., 1915-09-08
BANKERS See Fair
BEFORE BUSINESS WORK

Members Of the Delaware Bankers
Association from all parts of the
State held a Special meeting at the
Hotel DUPONT at 10 o'clock this morn
ing. Following the meeting the
bankers attended the Delaware State
Fair as the guests of the Fair Asso-
citation. The delegates will enjoy a
dinner at the Hotel DUPONT this
evening.
Among the speakers will be H.
Parker Willis, secretary of the Phila-
delphia Federal Reserve Board, and
]. Edward Cattell, city statistician.
Evening journal., 1915-09-08
aA PAIR OF SIXES.v

Wilmington theatregoers will get
something out of the ordinary in the
way Of an attraction at The Playhouse
this afternoon and evening when "a
Pair OF Skies" is given. There is no
doubt that "A Pair OF Skies" is one
Of the most delightful comedies which
has ever been written. The play will
be in the hands of a capable company,
for Manager II. H. Frazee runs No.
companies only. Should he have
more than one company in a play it
may be depended upon that one COM
pany is as good as the other. Moth
ing is ever done by halves and the
public may be assured of first-class
company and a first-class play in the
attraction at The Playhouse this af-
ternoon and evening.
Evening journal., 1915-09-08
LOCALS WIN AT TENNIS.

The boys of the Walnut Playground.
in charge Of George T. Whitten. went
to Philadelphia yesterday, and after
spending a pleasant morning at the
handsomely appointed S. w Branch
Y. NJ c. A, went to Fairmount Park.
where they defeated the Y. NJ. c. A
boys at tennis as follows:
Lloyd Badson. Wilmington. defeat
ed Reuben Crawford, Philadelphia
60, 6-2.
Leroy Hodges and Lloyd Badson
Wilmington. defeated George Tyler
and Reuben Crawford, Philadelphia
Ga. Ga.
Charles Badson and William Green
Wilmington, defeated Norman Hen
bricks and John Cook, Philadelphia
rs, Ga.
Evening journal., 1915-09-08
AT THE VICTORIA.

At the Victoria today the final
presentation is being made Of the
greatest outdoor photo-play ever
shown here. The Chalice of Cour-
age" Vitagraph's greatest Blue Rib
bon masterpiece. The title roles,
held by Myrtle Gonzales. George Holt,
William Duncan and other eminent
stars. vividly portray their respective
characters to the pinnacle of dramatic
art. The added attraction today will
be Pathe's wonderful and greatest
news Of the world Excellent or
chestral selections at afternoon and
evening performances.
Evening journal., 1915-09-08
ALLIES RAID AIR CAMP.
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
PARIS. Sept. S.-French and Brit
ish aviators raided another German
air camp at Ostend.
A SQUADRON of German airmen
showered bombs on Nancy and the
Plateau of Malzeyille, killing several
persons.
Evening journal., 1915-09-08
MURDER CRIES MIX WITH SHOTS

About 10 O'Clock last night persons
who happened to be near the old
Southside ball park were aroused by
cries of murder. followed by the re-
ports of revolvers. The noise con-
tinuod for some time. but no arrests
we're made and perhaps it was only
some persons enjoying a lark.
Evening journal., 1915-09-08
LAuNCH IN PORT AGAIN.

The launch Ariel. owned by Charles
Warner. Jr.. and Joseph Pusey. which
has been in the Chesapeake bay for
three months, returned to her wharf
at Market street bridge yesterday.
She is one of the finest small boats in
this section.
Evening journal., 1915-09-08
SANK arabic To
Prevent ATTACK;
GERMANS Report
Continued from First Page.
tanning their positions on the Sereth
River
ITALIANS SAFE UNDER .. S. FLAG

Dt Inc united IreSs
ROME, Sept S.-American Ambas-
sador Morgenthau at Constantinople.
today wired Foreign Minister Son
nino that Italian lives and property.
taken under protection OF the Ameri-
can fag when Italy declared war
on Turkey are perfectly safe"
Evening journal., 1915-09-08
aRrGGLEs OF REp GAP.Y

When Ralph Herr comes to town
with "Ruggles of Red Gap" which
is to be presented at the Playhouse.
for four performances beginning
Monday, September 13. the most sue
cessful comedy story that has been
published in many years will be
to the stage The dram
atization has been made by Harrison
and the stage production is
Evening journal., 1915-09-08
FRENCH AVIATORS DROP
SHELLS ON FOES Line
HH The IInited Press


PARIS. Sept. S.-Air warfare on
a huge scale was carried on along
fhe Franco-Flsnders battle front last
might and early today
French 'aviators dropped sixty
boubs on the German aviation camps
At Aecard and Dieuze.
The big French aviation camp at
Nancy evidently was the object Of the
Evening journal., 1915-09-08

Lilley. Pawnee Bill. for whom Mr..
Davis has been counsel for many
years anu viii then proceed TO the
Panama Exposition. Mr.. Davis has
been counsel for many of the leading
shows in the country for many year.
Evening journal., 1915-09-08

Why didn't you tell your friend that
needed capital Of the Want Ads and
how easy it is TO ct a partner. with
money to invest, through the instru-
mentality of the Wants ADV.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-13
INSANE MOTHER LOCKS
 IN HER FIVE CHILDREN
Then Proceeds to Demolish Family Home at No. 4o7
 Myrtle Street.

When, in response to an urgent call at the police station at o'clock last evening, Officer O'Keefe hurried in the patrol to No. 407 Myrtle street, he found Mrs Alex Rodin had gone violently insane and had locked her. self and her five small children in the house and was proceeding to smash up t,1e place.
 Upon forcing an entrance the of- ficer found a state Of chaos to exits, due to the rampage of the insane mother. She had broken things up considerably and large puddles of water were on the floor where She had overturned the tea kettle
 Covering in one corner were the five small children crying piteously and not Knowing what to make of their mothers crazy actions Neigh bors agreed to care for the children temporarily and the mother was brought to police headquarters, where she was interviewed by A. J. Hart, su- perintendent of the charity depart nent In view. of her violent actions he recommended that she be taken to the town home for observation and she was conveyed thither in the patrol
 A short time afterwards her hus- band called at the police station high ly indignant. He had not been home since morning and did not know what had taken place. The pastor of the German church, which Mrs. Rodin at tends. also called at police headquar- ters He told Captain Grace that from his observations he thought the unfortunate woman is in bad shape
  mania.
 Late last evening in patrolling his beat in the vicinity of Myrtle street Officer McCabe was given a revolver which, he was told, was picked up on the kitchen floor of Mrs. Rodin's house after the early evenings melee. The police think it is extremely for tunate that the woman, in her fren- zied and insane condition, did not shoot someone or possibly kill one or all of her children.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-13
HEAD OF BOYS CLUB GETS
 CALL TO PORTLAND, ME.
R. HI. Crawford Tells Direct Ors He Would Rather Stay
 in New Britain.

Superintendent Robert H. Crsw- ford, of the New Britain Boys club, told the directors at their monthly meeting yesterday that he had just received a call, accompanied by fiattering financial offer, to return and assume charge of the Boys club at Portland, Me. A number of years ago MT. Crawford was in charge of this club and it was under his re- gime that the campaign which net ted $3o, 900 in eight days was waged. Now the fine, new club house has been erected and the authorities want MT. Crawford to return and manage it for them.
 Informed Of this offer the directors were much chagrined and they were loud in their assertions that they wanted him to stay. He told them that Morris Dawson. assistant super intendent of the Portland club and a boy who developed under him, had made him a personal visit with the offer to return, but he would much prefer to remain in New Britain. This is the second big call MT. Crawford has had, the other one coming year ago last October when he was wanted to take charge of big East Side club in New York. He declined because he did not want to move his family to the city and today he said: "I am willing to spend the rest of my days in New Britain if the people will only give us a square deal and give us money enough to manage the club on 8 proper basis so that returns can be obtained
 Already a month has gone by and the directors have beer able to raise but S1,000 of their $3.500 budget and this is discouragins to the energetic superintendent. However, he says that he does not think ne will go away, as he aas too much to do here in New Britain. In addition to the actual club work MT. Crawford has made his summer gardens the best of their kind in the United States and he is loath to leave them.
 "If the people will stand by me I will stay here" Inc gays.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-13
FOREIGNERS EXPELLED
From Upper AIsace, Occupied By the
 Germans.

Geneva, Feb. 1, (Correspondence or the Associated Press) The reported expulsion of all foreigners from that part of upper Alsace still occupied by the Germans has been confirmed, and if is stated also that a complete evac- uation of the civilian population has been begun. All the young boys already have been sent across the Rhine and now the old men, women and children are leaving, many cross ing the Swiss frontier at Basel and other points where special relief com mittees have been organized to take care of them.
 The bombardment of Thanh great lv increased in intensity in the last ten days and in spite of the deep fall of snow the flames continue tneir rayages. The large cotton spinning mills and weaving sheds, constituting the most important industry of the town. are now only heaps of stone. Cernay, also, has been virtually de- stroved About Altkirch the artil- lery has been particularly active, the guns on both sides being hidden un- der the snow to conceal them from accommodating aircraft constantly cruising over this part of Alsace.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-13
AMERICAN SHIP SUNK
 IN TURKISH HARBOR
Washington Destroyed at Trebizonde During Russian Bombardment
 Reports Morgentllau.

Washington, Feb. 13.-Am bassad dor Morgenthau reported from Constan- tinople yesterday that the steamer Washington, partly American owned, had been sunk while in the harbor of 'rrenizonde, Turkey, during tho Rus sian bonn bar ,lment of that port. He saiu he would forward a full report of the Int ;dent later.
 It, is not known whether the steamer flew the Greek or American flag, though she was not under Amer ican registry. She was owned by the Greek Archipelago company, Il con- cern incorporated in the state of Name, and iH which ma JOrity of ine stock is understood to be held by Greeks who are naturalizel Amerl- Cans.
 if no informal notice of lombard 1nent was given, the state departmc cnt p2 obably will Dc asked to present I claim for I;tmageS to American prop crty altnou1I If the vessel flew the G1 eek flag, regulations probably would be conducted by Greece Most of the ve5s9ls, If this company, 1t is nderstood here, usually sail under the Greek crsien.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-13
MEXICO CITY WATER
 WORKS DESTROYED
Food Famine More CriticaI-Indtca- tiOns That Carranza Will Evacu-
 ate Mexican Capital.

Washington, Feb. 13.-Zapata forces have destroyed the water works supplying Mexico City, the food ia mine has become more critical, and indications are that Carranza forces may soom evacuate, official advices to the American government say today.
 Officials here are much concerned over the reports which have been coming in for the last three days. With lack of food and unrest in the population and the fact that Mexico City is of no great strategic impor- tance, diplomats in Mexico City fear the place may be left without sem blance of authority at any moment.
 The Spanish minister, who was ex- pelled from Mexico City by General Carranza went aboard the battleshp Delaware as guest of Captain Rogers but will sail for Havana February 16 Cn a Spanish liner.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-13
SLICK STRANGER
 FLEECES WOMAN
Gives Her Folded Bill, Saying 1t Is a Twenty, and Gets Change-Was
 But S1 Bill.

Well dressed and neat appearing, a stranger visited the rooming house at No. 72 Main street at II o'clock this morning and inquired about a room. He agreed to take one for $2.50 per week and a first payment in ad- vance he rendered the housekeeper a folded bill, saying, Can you give me the change for this s20 bill?
 Taking the money, but not exam ing it. the trusting female counted out $17.50 change and gave it to her new roomer who then departed, tell ing her she would see him later.
 Soon after he departed the woman looked at her twenty dollar bill and found that he had slipped a folded one dollar bill to her. She visited the police and told her story and gave 8 good description of the man but it is probable that he had left town long before she discovered her loss.
 Subsequently another boarding house proprietress who was visited by the slick stranger was found. She had been unable to change his twenty dollar" bill, so he had left without hiring a room
New Britain herald., 1915-02-13
LEWIS DISPUTE SETTLED.

Heirs of Edwin G. Lewis have de- cided not to contest the claim of his uncle, James Lewis, of Southington, to his estate and a decree granting him the entire estate was ordered en- tered this morning by Judge B. F. Gaffney in the court of probate. There are about fifteen nieces and nephews, who intended to dispute the claim of James Lewis but who were satisfied to allow the estate to go to him today when d hearing was scheduled The estate amounts to about $500
New Britain herald., 1915-02-13
BERLIN FLYING FLAGS
 IN HONOR OF VICTORY
26,OOO Russian Prisoners Captured in East Prussia-HOpes for Fur
 ther Good News from East.

Berlin, Via London, Feb. IS, II a. m.-The morning papers hail the vic tory in East Prussia particularly as removing further danger of an in vasion of that province. They point to the Russian report of the battle as an indication of the completeness of the defeat, as it admits that the Russians are falling back to the pro lection of their chain of fohthesses.
 The victory is especially prized be- cause of the illustration of plans for a strong offensive which the Russians are believed to have been preparing in this region.
 The capture of 26,000 prisoners, re- ported in the German official com munication, means that virtually an entire army corps has been put out Of the lighting. The fact that the number Of guns captured is com paratively small is commented on in some quarters as indicating that the Russians, who are said to have all ready lost a third of their artillery through capture, are now insuffi- ciently equipped in this arm of the service.
 The Loka1 Anzeiger's military con- tributor says, in commenting on the results in East Prussia:
 We believe that the Russian gen. eral staff is not far astray when it assumes that our troops in East Prus sia have been reinforced"
 The press expresses hopes for fur ther good news from the battles still proceeding in some parts of the eastern line
 The children in the schools were given holiday today and flags are fly ing all over the city in honor of the victory.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-13
STREETER IN DEMAND.
Department Commander Busy Giving
 Addresses on Lincoln.

Departure Commander Frederick V. Streeter and staff will be the guests of the Trumbull G. A. R. post in Southington tonight, which is to en- certain Merriam Post of Meriden. Com mander Streeter will give a few rem, = iniscenses of President Abraham Lin coin.
 Tomorrow night, the commander will give an address at Lincoln Day service in the First Congregational church in Meriden. Last night he spoke in Hartford under, the auspices of the Union Defenders.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-13
PEOPLE OF MANUA
 FACE STARVATION
Hurricane Earthquake and Tidal Wave DevaState Island Among
 American Samoan Group.

Washington, Feb. 13.-Starvation faces 2,5OO people on the Island of Manua, one of the American Samoan group, unless they get relief within the next three weeks.
 Lieutenant Charles A. Woodruff, the American naval governor, reported to- day that the hurricane, earthquake and tidal wave had devastated the island, and Secretary Daniels is con- sidering asking congress for $10, 900 to buy food at nearby islands and con- vey it to Manua on naval vessels.
 Lieutenant Woodruff's dispatch to- day said: Princeton visited Manua, carrying temporary relief against ia mine. All the villages were in- srected by naval officers, who report that all the habitations and all the native food products were completely destroyed. In three weeks absolute starvation will face 2,5OO people un- less we get relief soon. The local re- sources are exhausted and an appro- priation is needed to purchase food supplies for six months.' ....
New Britain herald., 1915-02-13

The foregoing statements is identical with a statement received yesterday from Berlin by way of London with the exception that the London version did not include the words without doing military damage" which evil dently were eliminated by the British censor. Dispatches by way of Say vile do not pass through England. The British admiralty's account of the aeroplane raid adds that the Ostend railway station probably had been burned, but made no mention of the military establishments of the Ger mans in that city.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-13
TRIES TO BOARD MOVING TRAIN.
Man in Hospital, But Not Thought to
 Be Badly Injured.

- Fred Perry, whose home is said to be in Bristol, tossed bundle onto the 3:2O train for Hartford this after noon at the local railroad station and attempted to jump on after it. He was unsuccessful, being thrown to one side.
 The police ambulance was sum moned and Perry was rushed to the hospital. It is believed that he was not seriously injured, as he did not lose consciousness. The train did not stop, but continued on it's way to Hartford with Perry's bundle.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-13
TWO BRITISH STEAMERS :.
 SUNK BY GERMANS
Practically Certain Oriole and London Trader We're Tor
 pedoed By Submarine.

Havre, Via. Paris, Feb. 13, 1:15 a. m.-Shipping circles here now con- slider it practically certain that the British steamer Oriole was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine. The last time the vessel is known to have been seen WaS-at~2-p--na sJanu- ary 30, near Dungeness in company with the London steamer London Trdader, which Is also missing.
 There is equal certainty that the London Trader shared the fate of the Oriole. A telegram from Rouen says James Cullen, a survivor of the Trader, was landed there by the steamer Poland. the captain of which stated another ship whose name he could not give had saved three other sailors from the Trader.
 The Oriole left. London for Havre on January 2S. Her crew numbered twenty-onc men. The British ad- miralty expressed the opinion on Feb ruary that she had been sunk by a German torpedo.
 The London Trader is a vessel of 6S4 tons, built in 1913, and owned by the London Welsh Steamship com pany of London.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-13
Decides U. 5. District Court in CI'-
 bert Transportation Co.'S Case.
VACATES STAY OF PROCEEDINGS
Judge Thomas Ovcrrules Exceptions in Report of Special Master Frank D. Haines of Middletown and Denies Motion to Recommit Report.

Hartford, Feb. 13.-A decision from Judge Edwin S. Thomas of the United States district court, filed to- day, holds the stockholder of the hopelessly insolvent Gilbert Trans pOrtation company of Mystic liable for assessment on their stock to pay the indebtedness of company, over rules the exceptions taken to report of special master Frank D. Haines of Middletown, denies a motion to re- commit the report and vacates the stay of proceedings instituted by re- ceiver Frank s. Butterworth of New Haven.
 The Gilbert Transportation )m- pany matter was referred to MT. Haines, special master, to report as to the outstanding indebtedness of the company and the amount of assess ment that should be levied on this stock to meet this indebtedness of the stockholders were liable. The Gilbert sold, it is said, under par for the prt- ferred and a share of common was given as a bonus with each share of preferred purchased
 Receiver Institutes Suits.
 Some time after the financial col lapse of the corporation receiver But terworth instituted suits in the state courts against the stockholders to re- cover the difference between the un- paid stock and the stock paid for. Judge George c. Holt of the federal court, on petition of lawyers for the stockholders, issued an order of stay of proceedings in the state courts un- til a report was made and accepte by Special Master Haines.
 MT. Haines found that there were S344,294.42 of liabilities of the company to be met by the assessment if an assessment was to be made and the costs of S21,50 should also be in- cluded. He found the unpaid com mon stock subscription amounted to s407,320 and the unpaid balance on preferred stock was s29,693.33.
 Heaviest Unsecured Creditor.
 The American Surety company was the heaviest unsecured creditor of the company in an amount to S205,- 315.S3 based on a bond given by the Gilbert Transportation company to deliver stone for the Cape Cod canal.
 Judge Thomas in his mem orandum says he gives no decision as to the rights of the bondh olders to partici- pate to the extent of $64,793 or the American Surety company to partici- pate for the S25, 900 of notes and $4,- 900 of receivers certificates. With these three exceptions the report of special master Haines is accepted and the judge directs an order adopting the report making the assessments in accordance with the report of the master. The stay issued by Judge Holt is vacated and the receiver au- thorized to proceed to collect the as- sessments.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-13
TO MAKE UP DEFICIT.

Charleston, w. Va, Feb. 13.--Gov. Hatfield today sent to the legislature a special message asking legislation that will make up the deficiency of $650, 900 occasioned by the operations of the prohibition amendment. He declares that a production tax on coal, oil and gas would meet the re- auirements, but expressed preference for a privilege tax for holding lands. in excess of five thousand acres and a corporation income tax
New Britain herald., 1915-02-13
FASTER MAIL TRAIN.

Washington, Feb. 13.-New ar arrangements for faster mail train ser vice between Chicago and the Pacific coast were announced today by Post master neGeral Burleson One new mail train between Chicago and Los Anegles will make the run in 64 hours and ten minutes over the Santa