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New Britain herald., 1915-01-02

paratiVely minor importance. Ger
 man attacks and counter attacks have Eeen repulsed; French gains have
 been. retained; the artillery exchanges have been spirited, and in Steinbach, where street fighting has been going
 on for several days, the French say they have occupied three new lines of houses. The text of the comm unica- ton follows: During the night of December 31-
 January 1, the enemy delivered at
 numerous points along the front
 series of attacks which were repulsed
 With ease.
 The region to the north of the
 Lys was, during the day of January l.
 the scene of very spirited artillery
 engagement which took place on the dunes of Nieuport and at Zonne- Leke.
 At St. Georges the enemy did not continue his counter attacks, and all our gains have been retained 'In the regions of Arras, of Albert and of Rove, there have been artil- lery duels. The enemy blew up two
 of our caissons between Beaumetz and Achicourt. Tn revenge we demolished the enemy's trenches at ParVillers and at LaBoiSselle, and we stopped the operations of the mine throWer set up in front of Fricourt.
 Our artillery also obtained happy results in the region of the Aisne, l where it silenced the artillery of the l enemy and dispersed several concen- tratiops of German troops We have i installed ourselves on the Plateau of 1 Nouvron, in certain excavations ] caused by the explosion of mines. l The Germans were not able to either l advance or drive us out; all their counter attacks were driven back,
 "1n the region of Rheims there was l fairly violent bOmbardment by the 1 enemy.
 "In the region of Perthes we occu- l pied and retained forest two kilo- 1 metres to the northeast of Mesnil-Les- Hurlus; the enemy did not deliver a l counter attack.
 Tn the .Argonne, in the Forest of l La Grurie the local retirement re- 1 ported yesterday has not had any j effect. We have re-occupied a part of the ground lost, and we are holding l our positions strongly.
 "on the Heights of the Mouse there
 has been an artillery engagement but 1 without great severity
 "Jn the Woevre have reta line q 1 the positions gained by us Decem Der | 30 without experiencing a counter 1 attack from the enemy, and in the 1 forest of LaPretre we have made a 1 slight advance.
 "In the Vosges we have driven back 1 German attack on our positions at ] BremeniI, three kilometres northeast
 of Badonviller, intiicting heavy losses l on the Germans. The enemy has
 sustained also heavy losses at Stein 1 lach, where our infantry yesterday ! occupied three new lines of houses" "
New Britain herald., 1915-01-02
Billiard, Elton and Skinner Must
 Plead to Indictments.
DETAILS OF DECISION WITHHELD
Arguments on Other Immunity Pleas Presented by Edward D. Robbins, George F. Baker and T. Dewitt CuyIer Remain to Be Heard.

New York, Jan. 2.-The federal district court overruled today the pleas of immunity interposed by John j.. Billiard, James $. Elton and Will liam w. Skinner to indictments charging them with criminal viola ton of the Sherman law in connec- tion with their acts as directors of the New York, New Haven and Hart ford Railroad company.
 Must Answer Indictments.
 Messrs. Elton, Skinner and Billiard claimed that they were entitled to i'm immunity because of testimony given by them before the interstate com merce commission prior to the re- turn of the indictments. The court s decision means that they will now be called upon to plead to the in- dictments which include Is other well known men, all directors or for mer directors of the road.
 Details of the decision were not announced by the clerk of the court, William Leary. MT. Leary said that Judge Grubb, who denied the pleas, was at present at his home in At lanta. The decision, MT. Leary said, had been mailed by Judge Grubb to be entered in the court records here. Meantime, Judge Grubb had inform ed him that the pleas were denied.
 Remain to Be Heard.
 Arguments on other immunity pleas presented by Edward D. Robbins, a director and general counsel of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company, George F. Baker and T. Dewitt Cuyler, remain to be heard. Mir. Robbins claims he Is immune because he was examined by the federal grand jury which indicted Charles $. Mellen, then president of the New Haven, and Edson J. Cham berlain and A. H. Smithers, president and chairman, respectively, of the Grand Trunk Railway company, and because he was a witness before the interstate commerce commission. MT. Baker claims immunity because he testified before the Pujo inquiry. Mir. Cuyler asserts that he is immune because he furnished the federal grand jury with the copy of the traffic agreement between the New Haven and Grand Trunk panies.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-02
TWO LOSE LIVES IN
 PARISH HOUSE FIRE
Pastor of Greek Catholic Church at Cleveland and Housekecpcr
 Trapped by Flames.

Cleveland, O., Jan 2.-Rev. stephen Makara, aged AZ, pastor of St. Johns Greek Catholic church, Scoville avenue and East 22nd street, and his housekeeper, Mrs. Fedor, were burned to death early today when fire destroyed the parish house di- rect1y at the rear of the church. Police believe the fire was of in- cerdiary origin.
 MT. Makara was found dead in his bed when firemen finally fought their way through the, flames, which had gained much headway before an alarm was turned in. The house keeper was lying in the hallway near Mir Makara's room, where she is be- ieved to have been overcome while hastening to arouse the priest
 MT. Makara came here from Phila delphia two years ago. Mrs. Fedor had been his housekeeper only since Tuesday.
 Police today learned than on Mo- vember 19. MT. Makara was assault ed by two men and he was released from a hospital only few days ago. These two men, according to the po- lice, beat the priest with clubs and robbed him of s147 and his citizen ship papers. The attack took place in front of the parish house. That the men who attacked the priest robbed him to conceal the real m otiya of the attack is the belief of the po- lice.
 After an examination of the body Coroner Ryrne declared the Rev. Mir Makra died of suffocation
 The police and the coroner are con vinced as a result of their inves- tiga ton that the fire was incendi- ary.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-02
BURNSIDE BOY IS
 SENATOR'S CHOICE
New Britain. Berlin and East Berlin Boys Rank Well fin
 Examinations
Examinations.

United states Senator George p Mclean has made his appointment to West Point, the lucky young man being Francis J. Achstz, of Burnside. MT Achatz ranked highest of the twenty-seven who took the examina- tions, having a mark of s1.51 out of a possible 100 per cent. Dwight T Francis, of Hartford, was named as the first alternate, and William H Durham, of New London, is the second alternate. These young men were second and third in rank re- spectively, their averages being s7.09 and S5.s7 per cent .sa....
 Two New Britain boys took the examinations. They were Sidney A Montague, who ranked thirteenth with an average of 74.45. and Edwin R. Curran. who was fourteenth with an average of 1906.
 Jesse K. Penfield, of Berlin ranked fifteenth, with Il mark of 71.s7 and Arthur R. Benson, an East Berlin youth, was eighteenth. his average being el.96.
 IT, for any reason, - appointee does not accept the appointment. either the first or second alternate in turn will get the opportunity.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-02
C0NSULS ExEQUATURS
 BARRED BY GERMANY
In Any Territory Occupied By Kaiser's Forces
 During War.

Amsterdam, Via. London, Jan. 2, zO:5 D. m.-According to a statement Of the Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung, a summary of which was given out today by the official press bureau in Berlin, Germany no longer considers binding the exequaturs of consuls in any territory which has heen occupied by Germany during the war.
 The text of the statement follows: "The Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zei- tung explaining the status of consuls ir Belgium, concerning whose exequa- turs it intimates, there has been con- sidera ble misunderstanding, says that Germany has notified not only America, but all neutrals, as well as those countries allied with Germany, that she no longer considers binding in any hostile territory occupied by Germany, exequaturs issued prior to the war.
 At the same time. it is made plain that Germany is glad to meet wishes regarding the admission of consuls anywhere except where military operations are being carried out Germany requests however, that only persons of Germanophile of neu-
 
 las made no request for the recall of any particular consuls
 Tt cannot be expected" the news paper adds, that Germany accept hostile Belgian subjects as consuls for other countries in occupied territory This point is said to be especially inn pOrtant as 300 Belgians heretofore have held posts as consuls for allied or neutral states.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-02

startling exhibits, maps and banners the three state organizers for the Connecticut Woman Suffrage asso- citation will, with their helpers, open headquarters next Monday morning at 276 Main street. There will be speaking every afternoon and evening and probably open air rallies. The meetings are all free.
 Miss Emily Pierson the first state organizer, is a Vassar graduate and has also taken a degree at Columbia She has taught for two years at the Bristol High school and has travelled extensively She is we'll qualified to present the question of woman suf- frage as she has devoted the last few years to a thorough study of the sub ject. She is a forceful speaker and has won many converts to the cause. Miss s. Isa bella Sanders, who has lately come to Connecticut from H. lin ois, is real live voter, and can disprove in person the argument that voting would make women less attrac- tive. for she is unusually pretty and has d most pleasing presence. Miss Alyse Gregory of Norwalk is an eX- perienced speaker and presents her subject logically and interestingly. She is we'll known in the Italian quar- ters of the state as she has addressed many audiences in ItaliJlh. The suffragists are planning to spend a week in New Britain. Among those who will speak at the headquarters are Mrs. Thomas N Hepburn, Mrs. M. Toscan Bennett, Miss Mary Bulk ley and Mrs. Edward Porritt of Hart ford
New Britain herald., 1915-01-02
GERMANS BLOW UP
 FACTORIES IN POLAND

All Available Building Materials Es-
 peciaIly Bricks. Used in Construc-
 ton of New Notifications
 Petrograd, via London, Jan. 2, 7:15 a. m.-The inactivity of the Germans in neighborhood of Warsaw, for some days past, is explained, according to reports reaching here, by the claim that they have employed this time in fortifying the territory already taken up to the Bzura river and along the left bank of the lower and middle Vistula river.
 According to reliable information reaching here, Lodz, Lowicz, Skier niewice and Piotrkow are now as strongly fortified as Kalisz and CZen- tochowa. The Germans have attempt ed to make this territory as difficult to invade as is German soil.
 Residents of West Poland who are now reaching Petrograd state that hundreds of factories have been blown up by the Germans and that all available buildings material, espe- cialy bricks and metal, have been fortifications. Recent German at tacks between Skierniewice and War saw have their base at Lowicz and Piotrkow, which are said to be equipped with railroads, telegraphs and all the necessary accessories of
New Britain herald., 1915-01-02
Geermans Advance in
 ArgOnne and Flanders

London, Jan. 2. 12:3O D. m.-The latest news available from the vest ern battle front shows that little prog- ress4is being made by the allied fore es, and rather indicates a sporadic renewal of the German offensive, with resultant slight gains in the Ar gonne and French Flanders. These operations can hardly be classed as u general German offensive movem ent in the west such as is still being con- ducted in Poland, but the strength which the Germans are showing seems to make it plain that they have not weakened appreciably their vest ern army by transfers of troops to the east, nor has the pressure of the allies broken their grip on Belgium and France, from the North Sea to Metz.
 Gen. Joffre apparently is still avoid ing a general attack. Except for their tactics of feeling out the Ger man line by attacks here and there, the allies are playing waiting game, pending the time when, with the as sistance of endorsements, they de- liver a concentrated blow at some strategic point.
 The Germans are still attempting to
 
 south of the Russians have driven the Austrians further back---more than sixty miles in all. II is again reported that the Russians are pouring across the Carpathian mountains into Hung ary. causing the inhabitants to flee.
 Driven out of Servia, the Austrian nevertheless are again laying siege to Belgrade According to despatches from that city, four monitors have bombarded it.
 It is still exceedingly difficult to pb- tain any clear idea of the Turkish operations, but according to an At1- ems despatch the sultan and his court are preparing to leave, Constantino-
 fearing the early fall of that city. Ne attack on Egypt seems to have been abandoned indefinitely
 Various reports concerning the con- dition of Emperor Williams throat are again in circulation. According g to one version, the emperor must soon return to Berlin to undergo an opcr- ation.
 With the full knowledge that vast numbers of men are now being trained in England, Germany. it is recognized here, must be preparing z fully to meet their entry into the war. It is agreed that much depends upon the quality of the new formations on both sides.
 The English view is that Britain s new troops will be the cream of the country, while Germany, having sent n her finest forces at the outset, lust iepend for achievements upon those physically less fit
 There are again reports of She m Inf |f vest to the east Advices from Am 'terdam state that 100000 Germans passed through Cologne on the way east, and it is suggested that they are being st1t to General Won Hinden- burg preparatory to another great ef- 'ort to batter through the Russian 1neS to Warsaw
New Britain herald., 1915-01-02
Intercepted By French.


 New York, Jan. Z.-Confirm a ton of the Brindilla's seizure was given to- day at the offices of the Standard Oil company here, but it was said that the ship had been intercepted by d French warship and taken to Brest, France. This information reached the company, it was stated, in cable gram from Captain Petersen, com mander of the Brindilla, by way of London.
 The message was transmitted from the Brindilla to London by wireless. the company said and was received two days ago. Since it mentioned seizure of the vessel by the French naval authorities, and Brest, as her enforced destination, the Standard Oil officials were at a loss to explain tn Halifax report that the Brindilla had been taken to Aberdeen They had today received no further information as to the fate of the vessel they said.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-02
Protests to England.

Washington, Jan 2.-The state de- partment learned today that the steamship Brindilla after her seizure off the coast of Scotland was taken to Brest and made representations to the British government Unofficial assurances have been received that the vessel will be promptly released
 It developed today that another Standard Oil vessel, the Cushing, also was seized by the British cruisers with cargo of oil but already has been released
New Britain herald., 1915-01-02
Fierce French Attacks
 Repulsed By Germans

Berlin by Wireless to London, 3 I 5 p. m.-French attacks in the vitin- ity Of Nleuport, Belgium, were re pulsed by the Germans yesterday, ac- cOrding to the official statement given out today by the German general headquarters staff
 German successes are claimed i'll the ArgOnne Forest in the Eois Brules. and to the southwest of Saar- burg, while violent attacks directed by the French to the north of the Fortress of Verdun are said to have
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New Britain herald., 1915-01-02
INVITED TO GOVERNORS BALL

As 9 compliment to himself and the veterans at the head of whom he stands, Department Commander Fred erick V. Streetcr has received spe- cial Invitation to attend the Govern or's Inaugural hall with his daughter in-law, Mrs. Meta E. Streter. On We'd nesdaY evening. This reception is given by the first company of the Gov ernoi.'S Foot Guards
New Britain herald., 1915-01-02
BR|ND|LlA SEIZED OFF COAST OF SCOTLAND American Tank Steamer Intercepted
 by Preach WaTshp REPORTED TAKEN INTO BREST
State Department Makes Representa- tions to British Government-Un- Will Be Promptly Released.

Halifax, N. S., Jan. 2.-Word was received here today that the Ameri- rest by British cruiser and detention at Halifax last October, was the cause of diplomatic correspondence between resulting in the steamers release, again had been intercepted off the coast of Scotland and taken into Aberdeen
New Britain herald., 1915-01-02
THIRTY FIVE CARS BURNED

Buffalo, Jan. 2.--Thirty five loaded cars were destroyed by fire in q col lision between an Erie railroad freis | tlain and q Nickel Plate railroad freight train a a CrDSS-UNrr at Bias dell today. The cars were loaded with baSGed flour and the loss was estimated at S100,O00. Henry M lid land of Conneaut, Ohio, conductor of the Nickel Plate train was fatally injured,
New Britain herald., 1915-01-02
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING,

After conferrlng with Alderman Warwick and Councilman Dolan, May or Quigley today decided to call a special meeting of the common coun- cil for next Wednesday night to au- thoriZe the transfer of 5 100 from the incidental fund to the water depart ment for use in harvesting a crop of lee. at Shuttle Meadow reserV olr.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-02
SUFFRAGISTS INVADE
 NEW BRITAIN MONDAY
Open Campaign in This City Next Weck-Statc Organizer and
 Others to Take Part.

The suffragists are in New Britain. Every other city of any size in Connecticut has had a cam paign, and now New Britain has been chosen as promising soil for suffrage propaganda Armed with various
New Britain herald., 1915-01-02
1ermans Suffer Heavy
 Losses at Steinbach

Paris, Jan. ?, 2:40 D. m-The sfench official statement on the pro- sress ot the war. given out this af- 'crnoon. reciteS a series of encoun- ers along the battle line of conn
New Britain herald., 1915-01-02

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New Britain herald., 1915-01-02

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New Britain herald., 1915-01-02

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New Britain herald., 1915-06-01
What to Plant Tn Your Garden

HURST in stocking a garden should
 come the old fashioned hardy plants. They will give flowers from early spring until frost in an open border, which may be backed by a hedge or fence.
 Any good garden soil which may be enriched with fertilizers deeply dug will support them. Avoid wet planting and overcrowding. Give each plant Sufdcfent room and a dozen or two plants will cover considerable ground. :
 Plants growing to a height of two feet or less are set twelve inches apart, and all others space equal to one half their height when developed. This Is a general rule for spacing.
 Second, disperse the plants of spring, for example, the length of the border, among summer and autumn plants likewise distributed, so that there will not be time when the border does not appear generally in bloom. This will avoid bare, howerless spaces at any season.
 The cultivation of perennia1s Is sim pie Keeping out weeds, stirring the ground watering in dry weather or mulching with cut grass from the lawn or any light, loose material and taking
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New Britain herald., 1915-06-01
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IF one happens to be near enough to
 any of the good warehouses to take advantage of their cold storage ar- engagements for the care of winter gar ments one will find the prices are not very high for the accommodation, but if one is out of town in the suburbs then the problem is more difficult to solve. Added to the cost of expressage to send things to the store is the incon- venience of having them not available if needed suddenly. For many it seems better to care for the things at home. This will be found very safe matter, for nearly all homes are more or less provided with burglar alarms of some sort and fire insurance.
 The cedar closet, if one has been built in the house; if not the cedar chest, is the first aid;" then the new whisky barrel to whose inside near the top hooks are screwed on which to hang things. After this is filled small bottle of chloroform is placed in the bottom, uncorked, and the barrel top. which is tight fitting, is Immediately put on. Nothing creeping or crawling has a single chance of life in the dark depths.
 After the garments have been thor- OuSnly DTuSneO, pockets turneO luSloe out and spots cleaned off a little dry tobacco, camphor gum or few moth balls may be folded in the articles. They are put in newspapers, tied and carefully labeled as to the contents, then placed on the shelves in the chest. Do not under any consideration hang the things in the air or sun before pack ing away, as that gives a chance to the new flying insects to sting them and lay eggs that will hatch damage later on. But in early fall. when the first cold bright days come, air them thor oughly. This will blow away all pack ing odors and wrinkles.
 This applies not only to furs and woolens. but to all ordinary clothing and draperies. Blankets, if they are not going to be laundered or cleaned, may be whipped then brushed and cov- cred with tissue paper and slipped into a tar paper bag, which keeps them in excellent shape. Small rugs should be thoroughly cleaned, then sprinkled with tobacco; they should be covered with one thickness of newspaper and rolled then done up in tar paper mak- ing certain that the ends are we'll cov- cred.
 Winter boots and shoes come in for their share of attention if they are