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New Britain herald., 1915-08-28
SHORTER WORK DAY
 WANTED IN STATE
Executive Committee of C. F. of l.. to Discuss Eight Hour Schedule
 at New Haven Today

Merden, Aug. 2S.--The eight hour day will be the principal subject of a discussion by the executive committee of the Connecticut Federation of Labor which meets in New Haven today
 Julius C. Stremlau, president of the Federation, left today to attend the meeting. He said: We have requests from unions in every city in the state for action to bring about the shorter work day. Organized labor believes that the time has come when the eight hour day should be a reality in the state.
 The success of the movement in Bridgeport, where twenty concerns al- ready have granted the eight hour day with no cut in pay shows that the justice of the demand made by work ingmen is being conceded The gov ornment has recognized it, and workers in other fields think they are entitled to as much consideration. The eight-hour day will undoubtedly be declared to be d statewide move mCnt by the federation"
New Britain herald., 1915-08-28
SUBMARINE NOT SUNK
 BY BRITISH AVIATOR
German Admiralty Denies Report-Tells of Attack
 on English Coast.

Berlin, Aug. 2S, Via. London, 11:4O a. m-The admiralty made today de- nial of the official British statement to the effect that a German submar- inc had been sunk this week by a British aviator off the Belgian coast near Ostend. The admiralty also made a report on the attack on Aug 6 by a German submarine on the English coast. The announcement Is as follows:
 destroyed by gunfire the benzol fac tory with the attached benzol ware houses and coke furnaces near liar rington, England. The statement of the British press that the submarine attacked the open towns of Harring- ton, Parton and Whitehaven is in exact.
 The same submarine on Aug. 15 was fired at from a great distance, in the Irish Sea, by a large passen- ger steamer, probably a Royal Mail steam packet, but was not hit
 The British admiralty announced on Aug. 27, that a German submar- inc had been destroyed and sunk off Ostend by a British seaplane. This is inexact' The submarine was at tackled but not hit, and returned to port undamaged."
New Britain herald., 1915-08-28
Rutherford After "P. S.'

Building Inspector Rutherford was it was called to his attention that a protFuding iron girder which is an alleged menace at the corner of East Main and Main streets, where eXca- vation is being done at the Hotel Bronson, has not been removed de- spite his orders of ten days ago to do so.
 When MT. Rutherford called at the hotel this afternoon he asked to see P. s. McMahon, the proprietor and was informed that he was in Berlin. He then examined the premises and found them as were explained to him a short time previous, he says. He at once served notice on c. F. Wooding. who is in charge of the work, that unless the obstruction is removed be- fore night, he would have the pro- prietor in court Monday morning.
 According to Mr. Ruth erford a re- port of a woman being injured by the girder was received by him few days ago. He investigated, and found conditions such as to warrant the ordering of its removal, he says. This order was not compiled with, and it is his intention to enforce the law if his instructions are not obeyed now. he states,
New Britain herald., 1915-08-28
FACTION IN SACRED
 HEART MAY BUILD
Father Bojnowski Not In- formed of Activities of
 Slavonic People.

The talk that has been prevalent around the city for the past few days that the Sacred Heart church, is to build on Oak street was put to rest last evening when Rev. Lucyan Bo- jnowslli made an emphatic denlal or the story to a Herald man. The Sacred Heart church has never en- tertained any plans to build on tha" street." he said.
 When questioned as how the rumor had started Father Bojinowski an- swered that possibly the Slavonic >people, who are a part of his parish, were contemplating building a church Reports have come to his ears, the pastor said, that this faction in his church was to commence the build- ing of house of worship for them selves He declared that he had even heard that they had purchased three or four lots on the street for the purpose.
 Father Bojnowski said he aD preached several of the leaders of the faction concerning the rumor but all were retlcent. Rev. Stepen GrohuI who is assistant to Father Bojnow- skiS and who Is in charge of the Slavonic people at the church, was asked by him whether they We're planning to build church for them selves but he could not elicit satisfactory answer from his assistant. {, Father Bojownski stated that there are about 250 members of this faction in his congregation. About year ago they entrusted their bank book to him and had saved up near ly $1,00O, Last September Father Grohol was transferred to this city from Milford. The little faction seenl- ed to be inspired at once with new spark of life as soon as he ar rived here. The bank book was taken away from Father Bojnowsk and since then he has not been kept in- formed on any of their doings.
 They are trying to keep it a se- cret," he said. In answer to whether he had any objection to their build ing church Father Bojnowski said 'I have none whatever" As Father Grohol was out-of-town today noth- ing more definite could be learned concerning the new church.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-28
BANK CASHIER HELDx.
 UNDER $5,OOO BOND
George Roger of Canaan Must Face Trial in U. $. Court on Charge
 of Embedding $5,5OO.

Hartford, Aug. 2s.-7George Roger of Canaan, cashier of the Canaan National bank, was arraigned before United States Commissioner Richard F. Carroll today on charge of em- bezziement of funds of the bank amounting to $500, and was held under bond of $5,OOO for the United States court in New Haven. It is understood that he has confessed to peculations extending over three or four years.
 The hearing was held at MT. Car rolls home as he was indisposed and unable to get to the court room
 Roger was brought here Friday afternoon, but as MT. Carroll was un- able to hear the case then the man returned to Canaan for the night in custody of Constable l.. C.. Rhoades. There was then no sworn complaint against him and his journey here was more or less voluntary.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-28
STAND AGAINST STRIKE.
Leaders of British Coal Miners Oppose
 WHIkOut of Men.

London, Aug. 2S, 2:22 D. m.--Al though it had been announced that Walter kunriman, president of the Board of Trade, who acted as arbi- tratOr in the recent strike, would de- cline to see d deputation of miners. Mr. Runciman and David Lloyd George, minister of munitions, con ferred for half an hour today with the committee representing the men which came to London from Cardiff yesterday. Little was accomplished today.
 Although dissa tisfa ctiOn with MT. Runcmans award Go the miners is spreading, the mems leaders are standing firmly against another strike at this time.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-28
MUSICAL COMEDY AND
 DRAMAS THIS WINTER
Mgr. Lynch of Lyccum Thcatcr .in- nounces Ills Plan for Coming Sea-
 son-Public Must Give Support.

Lovers of first class dramas and musical comedies in this city are 70 be afforded an opportunity of witness ing some of the best companies on the road this fall. according to the plans of Manager Thomas J. Lynch of the Ruswin Lyceum, who re- turned home today from. his vacation at Block Island.
 In discussing his plans with re- porter MT. Lynch stated that they are not entirely completed as yet, but he proposes to have such houses aS Klaw & Erlanger and the Shuberts provide the entertainments for his house. The continuance of this form of entertainment will depend on the support of the people.
 The first production will be Labor Day, It's title has not been announced AS yet. The thcuter has been removal ed throughout and numerous repairs have been made in the dressing room { In the rear of the stage.
 During the hnal months of the engagement of the LyCeum Players last seaSOn musical rOmedie" were offered each week and added interest was shown by the public. There will also be drama of the highest order from time to time during the coming season.
 If if is found that this form of pru- durtiona does not pay it Is likely that Manager Lynch vii. return to stock company productions.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-28

location for its plant if it had not been for the efforts of ex-Mayor George M. Landers.
 1t was three weeks ago, before the opening of negotiations by the Cham Der of Commerce, that ex-Mayor Lan- ders offered the company as a site for a building the land that is now known as the I4anders' playground at the corner of Clark and Winter streets. A more generous offer would be hard to imagine, as MT. Landers told Gen cral Manager Carney of the Auto Parts company that the concern could have the site at practically it's own terms if it could interest others in erecting a building.
 Landers Confirms Offer.
 These facts were confirmed this afternoon by a Herald reporter. who talked with eX-Mayor Landers by telephone at his summer home iu New London. MT. Landers has al- ways shown an intense public spirit and great interest in New Britain's welfare. Believing that the Auto Parts company was to leave Hartford he made every effort possible to sc- cure it for New Britain and it is conceded in many quarters that the suggestion made 10 the company opened the eyes of the concern to the possibilities of Hardware City location.
 ''I was exceedingly gratified to learn that the company is coming to New Britain" said MT. Landers after he had hestitated to tell of his part in the initial transaction. MT. Landers' hesitancy to claim any credit Ia hat ha i,l wish to deprive the Chamber of Com merce of any of the glory of success fully consummating the deal.
 Plainville Sought Concern.
 The Hartford Auto Parts company was located in the west armory of the Colts Patent Fire Arms company until the latter concern, on account of war orders, decided to utilize all it's space Efforts were made bv the Hartford Chamber of Commerce. to retain the company in the Cap ital city while the Plainville Busi- ness Mems association tried to in duce the company to locate in that town, For time the chances Of Plainvlle appeared bright but the Hartford Chamber made an offer tha, practically eliminated Plainville from the running.
 Building Is Guaranteed
 The New Britain Chamber of Com merce took up the matter with the Hartford concern but the deal for the transfer was not put through until | late yesterday afternoon. President | Charles F. Smith of Landers, F'rary & | Clark was called into the conference | and his influence swung the balance | in favor of New Britain. It was l necessary to secure pledges from a | number citizens that they would fi- | nance the erection of the building, and 1 it is said, $50,000 was sought. All the money has not been pledged but | the erection of the building is prac- tically guaranteed Many of the pledges were secured by Edward r. Hall, audi tor of Landers Frary X Clark.
 Plant on Berlin Branch.
 The site of the proposed branch is at the Ellis estate, East lGllis street. As President Smith's wife is one of the heirs Of the Ellis estate the actual securing of the location was not a difficult matter. The build frontage of 300 feet It will also ahut on East Ellis street a dis tanCe of 200 feet.
 The papers were drawn up yesterday
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New Britain herald., 1915-08-28
RemonstranCe Filed With SeCre-
 tary of State Against McMahon BERLIN PEOPLE SIGN IT
Building Inspector Also on Trail of Hotel and Thcatcr Man and Says He Will Have Him Arrested if Girtier Is Not Removed.

Kensington residents have for Wardcd a petition signed by forty-nine prominent citizens and inha bitants to Secretary Of State Charles D. Burnes at Hartford, protesting against the alleged reckless manner in which P. S. McMahon has his large auto truck driven through Kensington to his farm. Secretary Burres is giving the matter his attention and he will an- nounce his decision in regard to the protest in a few days.
 McNIal,on Himself Blamed.
 The petition states that the local theater magnate is personally re- sponsible for reckless speeding and accidents rather than his chauffeurs. The Kensington residents claim that the machine travels at thirty-five to fifty miles an hour. They further claim that McMahon has no regard for the life or limb of anybody and that he says: "Money covers every thing" The protest concludes by stating that the undersigned are ready to stand back of any allegations which they made in their petition. The protest follows:
 The Protest.
 Ao lIc oIldIleS U. bufn6S,
 ''Secretary of the State of Conn.
 We, the undersigned property owners and residents of the town of Berlin and constant users of the high way from New Britain to P. s. Me- Mahons farm in Kensngton, wish to offer a most earnest protest against the passing over of our streets of the auto truck of said McMahon at a inh ics 1, the lives and safety of us all.
 And we emphasize the responsibil- ity of said McMahon rather than his chauffeur, who is apparently as care full as any driver could be, acting un- der strict orders of his employer, limit ing the time for the trip to the farm that he must drive at a dangerous rate.
 "The truck passes over our high way many times every day heavily loaded, often at a speed of thirty-five to fifty miles an hour, crossing the main street of the village without slowing down or blowing a horn.
 Safety Period Follows Accident.
 "The owner has shown an utter dis regard of others who use the road and says money covers everything.' For few weeks after the collision with MT. Norton $ car, ana the perlOQ WHICH IOl- lowed, the truck ran at 8 safe speed. But at present the conditions are more alarming than ever.
 Menace to School Children.
 "SOon over two hundred children will be passing over and across the street to and from school and hor- rible accident will be imminent unless some authority interferes.
 This protest is forwarded to you in the hope that a serious calamity may be avoided, for all of us are in daily fear of our own and ~neighbors' lives and we are ready to stand back of the statements made"
New Britain herald., 1915-08-28
BISHOP RESTING EASILY.
Father Lesches Who Shot Him, Held
 for Hearing on September f.

Winona, Minn., Aug. 2S.-Bishop Patrick R. HeffernOn, who was shot through the right lung yesterday by the priest, Father Lesches was resting easily today.
 Father Lesches was arraigned today in municipal court charged with as- sault. Formal hearing was set for September 4 The priest told the sheriff he had no money with which to retain an attorney.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-28
EMPLOYE AND PURSE DISAPPEAR

Mrs. J. A. Blake of 60 High street reported to the police today that simultaneously with the disappearance of u man she had employed to do some work her packet book containing about $l1 in cash also mySteriOuslN disappeared. When the man had fin iShed his work Mrs. Blake went to get her purse to pay him and found it gone. When she returned the man too was among the missing.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-28
ENDS LIFE WITH POISON.
Stamford Man Probably Despondcnt
 Over Continued Ill-hcalth.

Stamford, Aug. 2S.-Otto Wilke, aged 5S, probably Respondent over continued ill-heafth, killed himself with poison at his home in West Main street today. The physician who was called said Wilke took enough poison to have ended the lives of a dozen persons.
 A daughter, Mrs. John Delaney survives.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-28
The British statement referred tc-

The British statement referred tc- day by the German admiralty was made on Aug. 26. It said that Squadron Commander Arthur Biegs- worth had destroyed single handed a German submarine off Ostend. The announcement contained these words: "The submarine was observed to be completely wrecked, and sank off Ostend.'
New Britain herald., 1915-08-28
LANDERS OFFERED
 SITE TO CONCERN First Sought to Have Hartford
 Auto Parts Co. Locate Here COMPANY IS COMING SURE
Chamber of Commerce Guarantees Site and Building and Deal Is on- summated to Bring it to the Hard- ware City in Near Future.

While the credit for actually bring ing the Hartford Auto Parts company to this city is gwen to a great extent to the Chamber of Commerce, it is considered likely by those conversant with affairs that the concern would
 not have thought of New Britain as
New Britain herald., 1915-08-28
BRITAIN SHIPS MORE .
 GOLD TO NEW YORK
$25,OO0,000 in Bonds and $19,0OO,OOO in Specie
 Passes Through Maine.

Vanceboro Me, Aug. 2S.-The sec ond large shipment this month Of gold and securities from London to New York passed through here today on a special train. Ii was said here that it consisted of bonds to the value of $25, ,0O0, 900 and $19,0O0,0 ,0OO in gold.
 The gold securities are being for warded to strengthen British credit in this country and to arrest the de- cline in value of the pound sterling. They were placed on a heavily guard ed train at Halifax.
 The train was made up of six steel express cars, a dining car and coach and carried 3S express guards
 New York. Aug. 2S.-Word was re- ceived here today that another large shipment of gold from Great Britain was on it's way to New York from Halifax via Bangor, Me. Officers of the express company which will handle the shipment admitted that the amount of gold is very large but would not state it's value. 1t is under stood that the money was brought | from England to Halifax in d battle ship.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-28

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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-24
SPECIAL NOTICES
~~~~~~~oNN
NOTICE OF SALE.

Pursuant to an order entered on
the 18th day of July. 1915, by the Cir
cult Court Of Marion County, West
Virginia, in the proceeding Of Harry
]. Hartley and others, trustees of the
First Presbyterian Church Of Fair
mont, upon the petition to sell certain
real estate. notice is hereby given
that the undersigned trustees will on
Monday the End day Of August, 1915
at 2 D. M, at the front door OF the
Court House OF said Marion County
sell at public auction to the highest
bidder therefor. that certain tract OF
parcel OF real estate situate on Bar
new street, in said city Of Fatrmont,
known as the Manley lot, which was
conveyed to the trustees OF the First
Presbyterian Church of Fairmont by
Charles 3. Manley and wife by deed
dated September Srd, 1913, and record
ed IN said county.
Terms Of sale, cash in hand.
Given under our hands this 18th day
Of July, 1915.
HARRY ]. HARTLEY,
IRA L. SMITH,
]. w. MCDONALD,
Trustees, First Presbyterian Church
OF Fairmont. 1.17-24.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-24

/ The decision formed, our captain
granted twenty-four hours shore I'D
erty to one hundred picked men.
A corresponding number OF invita-
tons were sent TO and accepted by
the bluejackets OF the Rurik.
When the suspicious evening ar
rived we met at the dock in single
files, there forming into double lines
two by two. Russian and an amer
lean. Thus we marched TO the scene
Of festivities. The bands from both
ships preceded US. and occupied the
stage, above whose central arch the
flags OF America and Russia were
draped gracefully amid the feathery
1 branches OF Japanese ferns.
! Alternately the national airs OF the
/ two great nations mingled with the
mirth and Laughter of the feast We
had two hired interpreters, and the
toasrs exchanged were all couched
( in terms Of extravagant praise.
/ It was Chalmers who suggested tho
fayors. and It was he who set the
example for their proper disposal.
/ At each place, alternating, was a tiny
American or Russian flag. AS soon
as seated. Chalmers pinned a Rus
sian flag above his heart. The spark
caught; in a twinkling every flag on
the table rested upon an alien bosom.
and all went merry as a marriage
feast, when. suddenly, all unan-
nounced, a great whiskered "lnky
arose with a wine glass in his hand.
He was excitedly declaiming, and be-
fore any one had caught his purport
he had shattered the goblet and split
/ the wine, torn the American ensign
from his breast and would have
trampled upon It had not his Amer
lean partner anticipated the act and
felled him to the ground.
It was the signal. Every man tore
of his favor, and IL there was In the
assembly an American brain clouded
with the red Of the wine It cleared
when his flag was insulted. A bloody
man.to-man war ensued. We fought
until we overflowed the hall and
spilled into the streets. The band
men fed in terror. The authorities
grasped the situation and closed all
Of the public houses.
ITO be continued.)
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-24
Confessions Of a Wife
Copyright, 1918 waE

heart. You know. Margie, have not
given myself the pleasure of buying
you anything for long time" she said.
Go and put on that evening gown and
you and Dick go somewhere"
/ looked at Dick questioningly, Il
have to go out on business" he said.
and then noticing my disappointed
look, he quickly decided. III tell you
what III do. I'll take you over to Ell
liene's and come after you later. III
try and get away as soon as possible.
hurried into my pretty gownshrdl
hurried into my pretty green frock
and knew l was looking particularly
well. MY. Margie, you are a sumner
with your red head above that green
dress" was his remark when he came
from getting into his evening clothes.
looked up and smiled and Dick bent
down and kissed me.
"Margies beauty is the kind that
only blossoms at its fullest when she is
happy" said dear Aunt Mary. And
are you happy tonight, Margie?" asked
Dick.
All at once l drew a long breath.
Yes, was happy. 1t sometimes takes
a long time to find out after one has
passed through sorrow. Dick was with
me. To think | was still fair. | could
tell that by the way his arm fingered
around me when. he put me IN the
taxi
"Ill be back as soon as can. Mar.
gle" he said regretfully. If l had
known you wanted to play tonight !
would not have made this engagement.
"You would rather play with me.
Dick, than keep any old business en-.
gagement?"
"rd rather play with you. my dear.
than keep any old kind Of an engage.
ment. Always remember that" said
Dick with a hurried kiss as Harry
rushed past the man who opened the
door and pulled me into the hall.
Welcome to our city," he shouted.
and then everyone crowded around
and kissed me.
Where's Dick?" asked Mollie.
"He had a business engagement;
he'll be here shortly"
While he is away I constitute
myself Mrs. Waverly's protector" said
Pat Sullivan.
That's just like an Irishman to take
the prettiest woman about" grumbleo
Jim.
Well, like that" pouted Mollle.
"For fear Of ructions I'm going to
take Margie upstairs to see the chill.
dren," laughed Eiliene.