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New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
CONGRESS GRINDING OUT APPROPRIATION BILLS Ony Nine Working Days of Present Session Now
 Remain.

Washington, Feb. 22.-Congress is observing George Washingtons birth day by grinding out the long-delayed appropria ton bills. only nine work ing days of the present session Of congress remain, and both house and senate are centeripg their whole att tention on pressing the big supply bills to d conclusion.
 The senate work was resumed on the army appropriation bill, while in the house consideration of the fortifi- cations bill was renewed. The latter measure furnished the text of dis cussion of military preparedness. Representative Gardner of Massachus- etts, having given notice of his intcn- ton to speak on the subject.
 With the fortifcations bill out of the way the house will take up the general deficiency bill.
 Only two of tho larger supply bills the legislative. executive and judicial and sundry civil-have been passed by the senate. Eleven yet remain to be acted upon. All of the supply bills have been passed by the house except two.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
MAMMOTH ORDER DELAYED
 ON ACCOUNT OF BIG WAR
Berlin Construction Co. Un- able to Get Steamship
 Transportation.

Nearly 300 tons of steel for two mammoth coal loading towers to be erected in Sidney, Australia for the Union Steamship company of that city are being delayed in the yards of the Berlin Construction company owing to the fact that, as a result of the European war, no steamship trans portation can be secured It is esti- mated that each day of the delay will involve an expense of ten dollars and as 1t is possible that the material may not be shipped for several months to up into four figures.
 About eight or nine weeks ago, the Berlin concern received the contract for the big job. It was stipulated at that time, that the material should be ready for shipment by February 1. Because of the enormous amount of work required on the job, it was nec- essary later to extend the time of the contract to February 20
 The company has been kept very busy, but succeeded in fulfilling it's part of the agreement. Now it is found that no ship transportation is available. Inquiry in New York elicits the information that the docks of the metropolis will be occupied for at least two months and it is said that conditions are similar in Boston. For this reason, the Union Steamship company officials, who are in a great hurry for the steel, are concluding the advisability of shipping the material to San Francisco by rail, in which city they believe they can secure a boat and dock space. If this plan fails, it may be necessary to send the shipment to Vancouver B. C., and there load it onto boat.
 Fifteen cars stand in the Berlin concerns yards today, loaded down with parts of the big structure and three more are being loaded. As the ward space is needed for other pur- poses, the company, acting for the Steamship firm, will be obliged to hire a siding from the railroad, upon which to sidetrack the cars until such time as the problem can be solved. This will be a big expense to the con- signee. ..
 The coal loading towers, when set up. will be somewhat similar to the big cranes used on the Panama canal work.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22

ELEVEN CONVENTIONS
 IN STATE TODAY
Washin2ton's Birthday Anniversary Observed by Gatherings in Various
 Cities Throughout Connecticut.

New Haven, Feb 2-Washirg- tons birthday anniversary was not able in Connecticut as a day Of con- ventions, no less than eleven gather ings Of state or wider connection be- ing held today
 At Hartford the first state gather ing of the Boy Scouts of Connt cticut brought together not only the To al organization from Connecticut but all so representatives from New Noik, Massachusetts and New Jersey; at Stamford, the annual convention of the Knights of Washington brought representatives from various New England states and from others out side New England, and at New Haven many graduates gathered at Yale for the observance of alumni day at the university.
 Other conventions were those Of the Connecticut Daughters of 1872 at Derby, the Sunday School and Loy- al Workers Of the Advent Church at Plainville. the Past Camp Comman- ders association, Connecticut divi- sioni Sons of Veterans at Hartford, the Connecticut Pliers and Drum mers 3Oth annual at Middletown, the Veteran odd Fellows association at Bridgeport. the Connecticut Postmast- CTS association and the Letter Car riors and Postal Clerks organizations of Connecticut, at New Haven.
 Many other gatherings in the cities and towns of the state of local character had also been arranged in connection with the holiday.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
FATHER HAS OWN SON
 ARRESTED FOR THEFT
Willie davis, Aged Twelve Years Suspected by Parent of
 S65 Theft

Willie Javis, aged twelve years, was dragged, crying and kicking, into police headquarters by his paternal parent early this afternoon and charged with stealing $65. Willie pleaded hypnotic suggestion and brain storm but his arguments failed to convince and he was locked up.
 The boys father. who lives at No. 2b Union street, but who conducts a store at the corner of Church and stanley streets, says that when he went to get his bank roll this morn ing efound it to be depleted to the extent of $65. Suspicion was directed towards his young hopeful and he confessed
 Willie tells a queer story. He says ne met two strange boys whom he dces not know, but they ordered him to run hame and steal S6o and meet them at the Black Rock bridge. He obeyed them and turned over the money. They disappeared and so did the money, he says.
 Papa Javis says his son is a Liar" and the police are inclined to agree with him.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
HOUSEKEEPER TRIMS
 LANDLORDS HELPER
Mrs. Angelo Tumeoa, of Elm Street, Arrested for Assault on
 TOncy Prim

"Ashes to ashes'' might be a fitting title to apply to the scrap that took place at No. 251 Elm street carly this afternoon when Mrs. Angelo Tumeoa split open Toney Prims forehead with a heavy stick. Mrs. Tumeoa is now repenting over her sin in a cell at police headquarters, while Toney is nursing an aching head.
 Toney, who is employed by Joseph Lemonte owner of the house occu- pied by Mrs. Tumeoa at 251 Elm street, was sprinkling ashes on the ice beside the house, in accordance with his employers wishes, when Mrs. Tumeoa objected. Prim insisted.
 Without wasting further words the woman grabbed up a heavy club and Walloped Toney savagely over the left eye He yelped for the police and Officers Fred Wagner and Sharpe responded The man had a nasty Sash on the forehead and was covered with blood when he was brought to the police station.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
FATHER FAY PAINTS
 CELEBRATING MASS
Priest Fell to Floor of Altar and , Children Become EXcitcd-Hc
 Finishes tho Services.

Rev. J. E. Fay, one of the assist ants to Rev. J. T. Winters at St, Mary's church, tainted and fell to the floor of the altar while celebrating mass for the children in the chapel yesterday morning.
 Considerable excitement was caused among the youthful congregation and number of adults and a nun who were present rushed to the aid of the priest. Dr. John T. Kelly, who was attending mass in the church proper, was notified and he hurried to Father Fay's side, administering first aid treatment.
 In spite of his attack of weakness Father Fay resumed celebrating mass after recovering pr. Kelly remaining in the chapel to be near if his ser vices were required. Father Fay is one of the most popular priests in the city and his attack caused no little concern in the parish
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22

The operation which was made necessary by an affection of the knee which had caused the actress much suffering for several years, was per formed by Professor Denuce of the Bordeaux university.
 Called to Colors.
 Professor Pozzi was to have con- ducted the operation yesterday but he. was called to the colors to serve and he found it impossible to leave his duties for several days.
 Madame Bernhardt refused to sub init to delay of what she courage ously called her release from bondage, and it was decided that Prof. DeLuce should perform the operation today.
 Condition Reported Good.
 A bulletin issued immediately after the amputation of Madame Bern hardts leg said:
 ''The operation was decided upon at a consultation on February 13 of Professors Pozzi of Paris and Denuce and Arnozan of Bordeaux. It took place on Monday morning and was endured unQeT the pest COndltlOnS. The condition of Madame Bernhardt after the operation also was as good as possible.
 Signed DENUCE."
 The operation took place at a hos pital in the Rue dAres.
 Cheerful and Courageous.
 Up to the moment when she be- came unconscious from the anaes- thetic administered Madame Bern hardt appeared cheerful and courage ous, as though she was not to endure he great trial awaiting her.
 Telegrams of sympathy from all parts of the world continue to arrive. An enormous letter mail arrive at Bordeaux this morning from Mme. English and French friends.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
SHELLS FELL. SHORT

Plym outh, England, Feb. 22. Via. London, 11:50 a. m.-The Western Daily Mercury says that when the Australian mail boat Maloja with quo passengers on board, was entering the English Channel on Saturday af- tefnoon sue was ordered to stop by an unknown armored merchantmen Ihe mail boat ignored the order and made Tor Plymouth. whereupon the hlerchantman fired five shells at her all oi which fell short. The Maloja reached Plymouth safely.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
RUN0R OF THREAT FOLLOW
 UP CHURCH DISCRED|TED
Few Attend Early Mass But Late Service Has Many
 Wroshipers.

Supposedly originating in the inn questionable minds of the Lithuanian children who attend St Andrew S Paroch1al school, report became current among the congregation last week that on Sunday the Black Hand was to destroy the church via. the dynamite bomb route. The police ran down the stories and found them all to be ficticious, but many of the ohurchgoers, still mortified with the thoughts of the terrible death of Father Zebris and his housekeeper, Miss Eva Gilmanaitis, believed the report and when the early mass took place yesterday. morning there was a scarcity of worshippers.
 At the later service however, the tinid ones had overcome their fears and augmented by a large number of curious ones, the congregation was one of the largest that has attended the services in many months. A re- port was spread around after the ser vice that several detectives and police men in plain clothes had mingled in the congregation to quell any in cipient disorder that might arise, but this was denied at headquarters.
 Another story that was circulated last week was that the school teacher at St. Andrews had received a threatening letter which declared that Or. Sunday, February 21, the church will be blown to atoms. Investiga- tion of this elicited the information that some church mem Der living on John street had written a note to the teacher asking her if the report was true which said the church was to be blown up. No other letters of any kind have been received, it is said.
 The police, while they admit having heard these stories concerning the blowing up of the church, place ab- solutely no credence in them. They assert that they were born in the fertile imagination of some of the small children who told their parents. Neighborhood gossip did the rest.
 Today the state police are again in town working with the local authori- ties on the murder case but no new have occurred.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
Committee in Charge.
OFF TO CONVENTION.

New Britain will be well taken care of today in New Haven at the annual conventions of the post office clerks and letter carriers. The former arc represented by Conrad Hultberg, Mark r. Miles, and James V. O'Brien and the carriers by President Daniel C. DarroW, Frank F.. Coleman, .. C. Hartung and Walter s. Sander son. After the convention a banuuet and cabaret will be held in Music hall. Congressman Thomas l.. Rcil- ly of Mcriden will be the principle speaker.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
PLEADS NOT GUILTY.

Suffield, Feb. 22.-Arthur Wilson pleaded not guilty to a charge of mur- der in the first degree, when arraigned in the town court today for the kil- ling of Jack Mum, yesterday waived examination, and was held for the su- perior court without bonds. 1t is d. legged that during a disagreement over the ownership Of an axe Wilson shct Mum. The accused claims to have fired in sclf-dcfense asserting that Mum was attacking him with an axe
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
WHI, WELD THE RATCHET.

The board of relief will observe Uashington's birthday, if the regular schedule is followed out, by welding the hatchet on some of the assess ments at it's last meeting tonight. Thus far there have been very few com pIaints regarding assessments, most of these being from owners of tene- ment or residential property and none. so far as the press has been informed, coming from manGfa cturers.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
ROSARIO CAPTURED
 BY VILLA FORCES
progressio Bombarded by Gunboat Michor Ocampo-Carranza's Troop
 Defend Town.

Fl Paso, Tex. Feb. 22-Gen. Villa s secretary in telegram from Guadala- iara. reported today bomba rdment or Progresso, on the southeast coast of Mexico, by the gunboat Michor Ocampo Carranza troops held the town which was defended successfully.
 General Buelna, operating in Sina- loa state, has reported to Villa the capture of the important town of Eosario
 Rumors from the Villa base above Mexico City persist that the Carranza troops have evacuated the national capital Villas loca tion was not stated in the official reports.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
S150.000 FIRE.
Destroys Two Buildings al East St
 Louis.

East St. Louis, ILL, Feb. 22.-Firc in Ziegenhein Brothers furniture store today spread to the four corners at the intersection of Collinsville and St. Louis avenues and caused loss cN- ceeding s150,000.
 Two buildings-the Ziegenhcin building and one occupied by tho Fellner-Crow storc-were destroyed. Two office buildings were partls burned. An apartment house was burned but all the twenty-fve fam lilies occupying it escaped. Two the aters nearby were threatened, but cs- caped damage.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
NEW TRADE COMMISSION.
Nominated By President Wilson
 Today.

Washington, Feb. 22.-Presdert Wilson today nominated the following members of the new federal trade com mission:
 Joseph F. Davies, of Madison; Wis; Edward N. Hurley. of Chicago; Wm. J. Harris of Cedartown, Ga; William H. Parry of Seattle, Wash, and George Rubles, of Cornish, N. H.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
RACE POSTPONED.

San Francisco Feb. 22.-On ac- count of the unsatisfactory condition of the course and threatening Weath CT, tho Vanderbilt cup race was post poned today until one week rom sat uruay The drivers made an eXnlbl- hon round of the course for the bene- Tt of the spectators.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
NORWEGIAN FRE1GHIl1K SUNh.
C,,,a in Collision in North Sea-No Lives Lost.

London, Feb. 22, 2:45 D. m.-The NorWe gian freight steamer Cuba, bound from London to Rotterdam, was sunk today in a collision in the North Sea, So far as is known, no lives were lost.
 The Cuba carried official maid bag of inc American commission for the re- lief of Belgium.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
CONDITION UNCHANG GED.
Teller of New Britain Trust Company
 Is Holding His Own.

"Mr. Williams is doing nicely and is holding his own. His condition is about the same as on Saturday."
 This was the statement given out this afternoon at the home of Luther E. Williams, jr., teller of the New Britain Trust company, on Lincoln street Mir Williams is seriously i'll with typhoid fever and two profes- ,esiona1 nurses are in attendance.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
BIG FIRE AT NIANTIC.

Mantle, Feb. 22.-Fire from a de- fective chimney this forenoon de- stroyed a building occupied by David Belgcrade's fruit store, E. Goodman's tailor shop on the ground floor and by Belgerade's family over the stores. The loss on building is es- timated at $3 ,0GO and on stocks at several hundreds more.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
NO SERIOUS COMPLICATIONS
 EXPECTED BY SEN. STONE
Unless Captain Smith or Some Mem s~ bcrs of Crew of III Fatcd Vessel Saw Coming Tower or Periscope of Sub- marine, officials Say It Would Be Impossible to Deny American Steamer Was Sunk by Mine.

Washington, Feb. 22-Secretary Daniels today ordered Commander sss Walter. R. Gherardi, American naval Attache at Berlil to investigate and # make full report on tho destruction s@ of the American steamer Evelyn. So far official advices merely have re- ported the sinking of the vessel and her cargo but gave no details. s8 Secretary Daniels explained that his \ purpose in directing an inquiry after sk1e state department had called upon tn. ambassadors at London and Der lin for report was to secure tech- nical information which, perhaps might not be included in the ambas- sador's replies. It was, of course, understood that Commander Cher ardi, as American attache at the American embassy at Berlin would be v1guided entirely by Ambassador Ger /ard in making his Investigation.
 n Exact Information Difficult
 It was said at the navy department that from present indications it will be difficult for the naval officer to secure exact information of what ac- tually destroyed the Evelyn.
 Unless Captain Smith Or some of the members of the crew of the stea nship actually say the coming tower or periscope, of a submarine, officials ~s say it would not be possible to deny that the Evelyn was sunk by mine. It was pointed out, however, that German officials might disclose to the. American naval officer in confidence the map Of their mine fields in the vicinity where the Evelyn was sunk.
 Sinking Apparently Accidental.
 The minister from the Netherlands called at the state department early today to inquire what reports this government had received about the Evelyn After conferring with Coun- selor Lansing he expressed the opinion that the sinking apparently must have been accidental.
 Chairman Stone of the senate foreign relations committee said he could see no complications arising from the destruction of the Evelyn
 No Serious Complications.
 "An American vessel said the senator, "ventured into an area known to be mined and, unfortunately, struck sNne. So far it is not known what nation laid the mine. It is probable that a national claim for damages might be made when all the facts are established, but I cannot see how serious complications could come from the incident
 Senator Simmons, one of the lframers of the bill which created the .Mar risk bureau and a White House >ealler today, said he assumed an effort would be made to establish the responsibility for the sinking of the Evelyn and that if the nationality of the mine could be discovered the gov ernment war risk bureau would make efforts to collect damages.
 Insurance Companys Powers. - "The war risk bureau has all the powers of private insurance com pany" said Senator Simmons When the government goes into business of this kind it loses it's official status, but simply because this is a govern ment agency it does not have less right than a private agency Of the same kind would have.'
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
WEATHER.

Washington. Feb. 22.- Southern New England: Partly cloudy and warmer to- night: Tuesday probably rain; moderate variable winds.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
SARAH BERNHARDT HAS
 RIGHT LEG INFATUATED Professor Denuee Performs Opera
 tien at Hospital in Rucd' Ares. CONDITION AS GOOD AS POSSIBLE
Noted Actress Cheerful and Courage OuS Up to Moment She Became Unconscious From the Anaesthctic Administered

Bordeaux, Feb. 2S, via Paris, 11:55 a. m.-The right leg of Madame Sarah Bernhardt, the famous tragedienne was amputated today at hospital in Rue d'Ares.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
iuiSuIt of RcI( Brought 10 !
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of Allies in
 Champagne
 HigIl"-SwiS
 AeropiaDe.
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 In the Vosg tories are clair ture of anothd war office also the allies in r Champagne
 high" The r. Douncement sa no new devoir on the western
 Ordered
 The naval a embassy in Be investigate tn e can steamer E North sea. 1t however, that tons would rel renee.
 The loss of corps in the re Prussia is adm general staff, German victor said, only brol portions escapd Germans is aft whelning mum their superior
 Main
 Unofficial re say that the m cecded i'm csca trap and has fensivc. This by the Russia that when fl reached the po tho Russian col made and the { with heavy los
 An aeroplan man, was fired flying over forced 10 desce ernment recent Switzerland foI country's neutr
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 1t is reporte Benedict has a peror William ing tho way for Rome newspap while enjoying position is fec effects of the ts views on thd Jf peace.
 An Australia fred upon by a n the English truck. accordir plymouth. OtI 10 development which has grov war zone eport of the transport lacks
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
German

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 The text Of th
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 Another cne lly ms yestcrdas Gin Belgiun). attacks on the naincd unsuccp
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
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In the Cham was conparative mum Der Of prlso ing the last batt been increased more than 0VVI the enemy have high.
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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-11-09

City Prosecutor Miller had liquor
selling charges against Otto Kasch,
$40 w. Chicago av., and Harry
Meyer, 5756~W. Chicago av., non
suited.
Federal grand jury has resumed
hearing Eastland disaster evidence.
Walters club, 11e S. Clark, raided.
Six arrested, charged with playing
poker.
$4,000 suit against III. Surety Co.,
result of failure Of LaSalle st. Trust
and Savings bank, some of whose
funds it guaranteed.
To get $25 fee Chas. Tittier signed
$1,000 bond for Michael Deluso in
federal court. Deluso gone. Bond
ordered forfeited.
Western Newspaper Union and the
American Press assn charged with
violating antitrust restraining order
New sort of rogues' gallery estab-
iished at detective bureau where daily
movies of those arrested on criminal
charges will be taken for exhibition
at all police stations.
Henry Stevens, 80, 3o19 Eastwood
av., asphyxiated.
Carl Levy, 12o24 Indiana aV., beat
en- up, robbed of watch by man who
did not take $500 diamond. Done by
Jealous rival say police.
Report that human leg was lying
on prairie brought police ambulance
to 47th and Morgan in jiffy. Was
wooden leg.
John Salmon, 6152 S. Morgan,
salesman New York Piano Co., 1928
Lincoln av., held to grand jury on
charge of operating confidence game !
with piano sale to Mrs. Mary Klott, |
2346 N Racine av.
DR.. CarIa M. ChmataI, 1909 N. Sac
ramento blvd, in $4,000 suit against j
Chi. Railways Co.. says fall from car
partially disrobed her, causing her |
AOuch modification before crowd.
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