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New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
TIP FOR MoLLYooDDIEs.

Washington, D. C., Dec. 31.-Abbre- viated Trilby, a new avenue of escape from the drafting officer in time of war, has been opened up in the order just issued to recruiting officers of the United States Marine corps to enlist no man who wears smaller shoes than the commercial SD. Although the quartermaster's department of the Marine corps furnishes sixty sizes of shoes that run all the way up to II 1-2-F, it does not make shoes to fit abnormally short wide feet. My feet were too small to serve my country would not be often heard as an excuse however, according to the Marine corps recruiting officers.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31

consulted. Senator William J. Stone of Missouri (No. 3 in the pictures) is chairman of the senate committee on foreign relations; Henry D. Flood of Virginia (No. D is head of the cor responding house committee. No 2 is Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Mas sachusetts, a prominent republican member of the senate committee No. is Senator Swanson of Virginia, Democrat, also a committee member. No. is Representative Cooper of Wis consin of the house committed
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31

the belief that in the Ancona crisis the president should not break off diplomatic relations with Austria Hungary without consulting members of that committee and taking the sen- ate and house into his confidence. The statement was made by a reSpOn
 sible senator, whose name could not be used, that assurances would be given that there would be no rupture with Austria Hungary until after the democratic leaders of the senate for eign relations committee had been
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
VOTES CREDIT FOR
 MILITARY PURPOSES
Bulgarian Parliament Unanimously Sanctions Contribution of
 5OO,OOO,OOO Francs.

Berlin, Dec. 31, by wireless to Say ville.-A Sofia despatch to the Over seas News Agency says the Bulgaria. n parliament has voted unanimously a credit of 500,000,0O0 francs for mili- tary purposes.
 M. Ghenadieff, former minister of foreign affairs, who has been known as a sympathizer of Russia and Great Britain, is quoted as saying that con- ditions had been changed by the world war.
 ''The Bulgarian nation is united,' he added. we must provide the fi- nancial support necessary for the army which has created a united Bull garia.'
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
NOT DRIVING FAST.

Bridgeport, Dec. 31.-That he was not driving fast and that he expected the trolley car in which he was in collision on Christmas eve to stop, was the statement made to Coroner Phelan today by Arthur Greenhill at the Bridgeport hospital. MT. Green hill was not able to give a very clear statement of how the accident hap pened. He was severely injured as were his wife and sister, the trio be- ing at the hospital where it is said they will recover. Fred Camp of Higganum was killed in the collision
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
FREIGHT EMBARGO IS
 HURTINGFACT0RIES
Little Coal Arriving and Factories
 Live Hand to Mouth

As the result of the freight en- bargo placed by the New Haven road on east bound shipments from New York and other embargoes on Penn sylvania and western lines an acute situation has been brought about. One factory purchasing agent told a Her aid reporter this afternoon that the shortage of coal was proving a ser ious matter and many of the local concerns are getting along on a hand to mouth supply. Raw material Of all kinds is hard to get and prlc- tica11y all of the factories have men on the roads chasing up shipments and struggling with might and main to get needed goods. This does not mean that no freight is arriving, but only such as is detached from the glutted accumulations at connecting points. At Maybrook, Campbell Hall and Harlem river thousands of cars are on sidings and it is a herculean task once they get in that condition to dig car of goods out and get it started to it's destination. Coal ar irving here comes in roundabout ways and much time is lost
 Freight Agent Cosgriff thinks in view of present conditions which arc the worst in the history of railroad ing, New Britain is we'll off. Enough freight is coming through to keep the factories going and shipments here are being promptly unloaded he says. At present four switching crews arc employed in the local yards, two be- ing on at night. How long the New York embargo will continue is pure ly matter of speculation, but it is the only measure the railroad can take to relieve the conditions.
 At the freight house conditions have improved materially since the big storm and small consignments are being received and dispatched much as usual. An embargo on outbound freight exists to certain New Jersey, Pennsylvania and western points and east of the Connecticut river an em- bargo has been placed at Willimantic and New London, no freight being ac- cepted for points west of these places with the exception of Hartford
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
AFTER ABSENT MIIITIAMEN

Hartford, Dec. discrimination of members of National Guard com mands who do not show an active in- terest in drill, is recommended by the adjutant general, in general orders No. 40, made public today. Company commanders have their attention in vited to the top large number of men who have been marked "absent" at previous federal inspections. Com pany commanders are to carefully scrutinize the rosters of their com pany and forward applications for dis charge for non-residence, of men en- titled to the same; also for discharge of all others for benefit of the service who through private affairs are un- able to attend the inspection.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
SKI CLUB FORMED.

The New Britain Ski club was formed this morning with twelve charter members. Charles Vibberts was chosen secretary and Stanton Ashley treasurer. The club will, take it's first hike tomorrow morning. { The members will assemble at the band stand at Walnut Hill park at g o'clock and take a trip to Shuttle Meadow. Anyone desirous of joining the or ganization is requested to communi- cate with the secretary at his home, 166 Lincoln street.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
PEACE TREATY COMMISSION.

Washington, Dec. 31.-The entire personnel of the commission to ad- minister the so-called investigation peace treaty with France is as fol- lows: Richard Olney, former secre- tary of state, Commissioner for the United States, and Romulo Naon, am bassador from Argentina, non-na- tional commissioner; Louis Renault, a distinguished French jurist, com missioner for France, and Carton De Wiart, Belgian minister of justice, non-national commissioner. Jonk- heer Johann Loudon, minister of for eign affairs, Netherlands, will be um- pire.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
STEALS MANS DINNER.
One Boy Is Arrested and He Tells
 Police His Brother Did It.

Peter Domski of 1S1 Hartford ave- nue, a street cleaner, left his coat with his dinner in a pocket hanging on a pole on Main street this morning. When he went to get it the dinner was gone. Martin Kivasnik, a boy, was arrested but "squealed" to the police that his brother Andrew did it. An drew was given a severe lecture for eating Domskis dinner without per- mission.
 Domski was much angered and beg ged permission to give Andrew good old fashioned spanking.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
LORIMER ON TRIAL.

Chicago, Dec. Civilian Lorimer, former United States senator, and president of the de1unct La Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank, was formally placed on trial today on a charge of footing the Institution of $2,0OO,000 in money and securities and the case was then continued to Jan IT when the selection of jurors is to begin. e
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
poRp,s SHIP DELAYED.

New York, Dec. 31.--The steam ship Bergensfjord, on which Henry Ford is returning from his peace ex- petition has been delayed by gales and will not reach this port until Sum day, according to a radio message from the steamer today.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31

A new and important element was introduced into the Ancona contro- versy with Austria when strong sen timent developed among democratic leaders in congress in favor of being consulted in the crisis. During the controversy with Germany over the Lusitania, Gulf1ight, Nebraskan, Ara bic and other cases congress was not in session; now it is. The fact de- veloped that democratic members of the senate committee on foreign rela- tions are inclined rather strongly to
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
REWARDS POLISH VOLUNTEERS.

Berlin, Dec. 31, by Wireless to Say ville.-Emperor William has con- ferred the iron cross on a large num- Der of officers and soldiers of the Polish Legion of Polish Volunteers. General Durski, commander of the legion, has issued an order of the day in which he says the emperors action is in recognition of the bravery of the Polish volunteers.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
SPRINGFIELD STRIKE ENDED.

Springfield, Mass, Dec. 31.-The state board of arbitration and con- ciliation following the hearing in the Westinghouse company strike case recommended today that the strike be called off, that the men return to work Monday, without prejudice and that P. J. Guerin, the employe whose discharge precipitated the strike, be found employment. These recom- mendations have been accepted by the company and the men.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
RETURNS FIFTEEN INDICTMENTS

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 31.-Fifteen indictments, charging violation of the election laws in the election of Nov. 3. 1913, were returned by the county grand jury here today against Chief of Police Samuel V. Perrott, Irving Adam, city sealer and others, includ- ing five police officers. Chief Per- rott and the police officers are charged with assault and battery, and Adam with buying votes.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
DESERTS YUAN SHI KAI.

San Francisco, Dec. 31.-General Linshun, commanding Chinese gov ernment troops in the Province of Kiang-Si has declared his indepen- dence of Yuan Shi Kai, prospective emperor, according to a cablegram re- ceived here today from revolutionary headquarters at Shanghai China, by Tong Taing Chong, former member of the Chinese senate and president of the Chinese Republic association.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
LATE CARS TONIGHT.

New Years Eve CelebratOrs will
 Have Late Accommodations.
 Manager Beardsley of the Connecti- cut company has made arrangements to run late cars to and from Hartford tonight in order to accommodate the New Years eve celebrarors
 The car scheduled to leave Hart tfor at 11:52 will run to New Britain leaving there at 12:37, run to Hart ford and leave again at :22, thence to New Britain and leave at 2:07. .
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
HIT BY ENGINE.

Supernume erary Officer Gustav Nel- son, who is employed as brakeman by the New Haven road, was struck by an engine near the Elm street crossing last night and his head was badly cut. Dr. D. w. C'Connell at tended him and took five stitches in th e wound.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
LUTHERAN NOTES.
plan to Pay Off Church Katch Night" Services.

ling of the deacons and
 the Swedish Lutheran
 night, it was decided to kual meeting of the church
 20. An effort will be V off the church debt,
 present $49,000 and a bf five was appointed to han for this purpose. The $ the committee are: Otto |ohn Nelson, c. F. Olson, s.
 and Emil J. Danberg. Night" services will be held ! |rting at 9:3O o'clock. The |rogram will be given: Professor Gerhard Alexis Choir. Miss Ingeborg Fromen e Octett.
 Rev. pr. S. G. Ohman. Professor Gerhard Alexis -C. F. Larson
 Miss Signe Peterson. rds refreshments will be
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
GREECE AGAIN PROTESTS.

Berlin, Dec. 31, by Wireless to Say ville.-Advices received from Athens by the Overseas News Agency state that the Greek government has made a second protest against the fortifica- tion by the allies of the territory sur rounding Salonik.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
KAISER HAS BOIL.

London, Dec. 31.-12:35 p. m.-A wireless dispatch from Berlin says the Norddeutsche Allgemeine zeitung gives confirmation from an authori-, tative source of the report that Elm peror William is suffering from boil. The Emperor is not confined to bed. His affection is described as harm less. His work has not been inter- rupted.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
REPORTS PASSING BARK.

Sierra Leone, Africa, Dec. 31--The British steamer Martazan has arrived here from LiAerpool and reported having passed Dec. 26, off Ivory coast a bark supposed to be the Ruth stark, from Boston Oct. IF for Sek- ondi. The barks foretop gallant mast was gone but the vessel was sailing we'll.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
WILSON'S PLAY GOLF.
President Spends Morning on Gov
 ernment Business.

Hot Springs. Va.. Dec. 31.--Presi- dent Wilson today received from Sec retary Lansing the fourth letter in as many days bearing on foreign rela- tions. The nature of it's contents was not revealed, but the president spent considerable time this morning at- tending to government business.
 With Mrs. Wilson, the president spent the afternoon at golf
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
MAY GIVE BONUSES"
Treasury Department Allows Nation
 al Banks to Award Employees.

Washington, Dec. 31-When nation al banks have earned more than their dividends the treasury department has no objection to their giving addition al compensation in the form of Bon uses or Christmas gifts to employees without receiving the sanction of shareholders. s..
 This announcement was made today by Comptroller Williams in. a letter to all national bank officials as a re- suit of inquiries of whether the law permitted the practice. +,,
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
GEMS IMPORTED.

rk, Dec. 31.-Imports of
 land other precious stones at
 turing the year ending today
 ated by William B. Tread
 governments diamond ex-. RS, 100000, a gain over last bout $6,00O,O00. The increase hsumption of gems by the Fates is regarded by dealers hg that the United States is becoming, the chief of the harkets for jewels.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
EARTHQUAKE SHOCK.

Buffalo, N. Y., Dec. 31.-An earth quake shock, preceded by pronounced tremors for AS hours. was recorded on the seismograph at Canisius Col lege today. The quake which began at 7:3O a. m., and lasted five minutes, was estimated to be about 2,500 miles southwest. ti
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCHES

New Years masses will be cele- brated in all the Catholic churches to- morrow morning. At St. Mary's church masses will be celebrated at 5.3O, 7, 8, and o'clock. The g o'clock will be a high mass. The hours for masses at St. Joseph's S church will be 5:3O and 8 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
STEP FOR
 X R NATIONS
|lr0e Doctrine Into |Can Doctrine

ec. 31.-Many of the
 ch have been meet
 k in conjunction with
 American Scientific
 olding final sessions
 Rntific congress, how
 De until Jan. 8.
 the score or more
 gs of the congress,
 American societies
 Bion. It is estimated
 thousand addresses
 the various meetings Focieties which held
 pday were the Amer
 iation, the American
 Irrational Law, the logical Society; the
 ical Society and oth- ttant Gatherings.
 ht gatherings in con- he congress were be- he was the conference Rr foreign service and ] the meeting of the h American Institute l Law.
 | the Monroe Doctrine [erican Doctrine was ohm Barrett, director Pan-American Union, t the educational con- sign service training. ton with the congress. test would come after of the European war whichever side losses lost because of the at United States and it's
 republics" ,r<
 tand Together.
 of all the delegates erica here, MT. Barrett , the thought, "the lblics, must stand to- tualities that may pos- lerica, ]" he said, twill ce if this conference inspiration, though it le to write the act be- , political gathering, for ,lution of the Monroe a Pan American Doc l mean that the Latin plies, in the event the were attacked by a for
 with all their physical ce, stand for the pro- vereignty of the United quickly as the United corresponding circum- stand for their sov- ltegrity. With such a
 Doctrine recognized ,y all the American re- would be no danger for 7 and peace of Pan the greatest step pos .ical peace among all be achieved
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
Gaetano Freda.

Gaetano Freda. 46 years of age, of 69O North Main street died at his home last night. The funeral was held this morning from St. Mary's church. Rev. Father McKeon off, ciated and interment was in the new Catholic cemetery.
 Freda leaves a wife and two chill dren.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
OLD TIME ACTOR DEAD.

New York, Dec. 31.-Joe Murphy an old time actor, best known for hif impersonation in Kerry Cow, die1z early today of pneumonia in this city He was s3 years old and left an es- tate estimated at $3,0O0,00Q.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
THREE BURNED TO DEATH.

Traverse City, Mich, Dec. 31.-- Three men were burned to death here today in a fire which practically de- stroyed the Farmers Inn, the leading hotel of Traverse City. The prop%S erty loss was small. -'
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
DODGE HEADS ASSN.

Chicago, Dec. 31.-Prof. Raymond Dodge, of Wesleyan university, Mid dletown, Conn.,, was elected president of the American Psychological asso- citation at the closing session of the or ganization last night.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
INCREASES IN WAGES.

F'itchburg, Mass, Dec. 31-Thirteen hundred cotton mill operatives em- ployed here by the Park Mfg. Co.,, will receive a five per cent increase in wages, effective Jan. 3, according to announcement today by the company.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
COLDEST SPOT IN COUNTRY.
Temperature of Twenty -four Degrees
 Below Zero at Linder, Wyo.

Washington, Dec, 31.-With tenn perature of fourteen degrees below zero, Linder, Wyo., was the coldest spot in the country today. Weather bureau reports indicated a cold area in the east, too, with sixteen degrees below zero at Northfield, Vt.
 Temperature were abnormally low in New England, in the interior of New York, over the northwest and west of the Rocky Mountains.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
SULLLNS COLLEGE BURNED

Bristol, Va, Tenn, Dec. 31.-Sullins college, a large Methodist female school here, was burned today. The loss is estimated at $20O,OOO. Most of the students were away spending their holiday vacation.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Emilio Serito.

The funeral of Emilio Serito was held from St. Mary's church this morning. Rev. J. E. Fay off1ciated and interment was in new Catholic cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
HELLO GIRLS ILL.

Bridgeport, Dec. 31.-Twenty-five hello girls were unable to report for duty at the telephone exchange here today. Most of them had grip and colds. -.',
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
ATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

Near Union Mfg. Co.,, small
 h purse initials M. l.. P. 1915, lining small sum of money. er return Herald Office. 12-31-1dx
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31
TT ADVANCE PRICE.
B Regulates Charge for Hacks For Local Funerals.

men having giving the pub- } that on and after tomorrow ! of hacks for local funerals Advanced from $3 to $4, it E of interest to these livery know that there is an ordi- this very matter.
 hing to the ordinance, the a hack for a local funeral is led at $3. It will therefore ,ssib1e for the 1iverymen to their charge without vio- ne ordinances.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-31

ENT-Tenement of five rooms. ad floor modern improvements.
 fS1ocation. Inquire 189 Hart Lt. 12-31-1d
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-06-03

ings, beg leave to submit the follow
ing report:
We find that the walls of the Jail
are dirty and in many places need re-
kalsomining. The walls of cells are
also dirty and should be re-painted in
side and out. New hammocks are
needed in many of the cells, the old
ones being filthy and for the most part
badly torn and worn. The cells them
selves we find as clean as could be
reasonably expected, condition of ev-
erything and character of prisoners
considered. The bathtub and bathroom
for white prisoners we find very dirty.
We recommend that the walls of this
room be thoroughly cleaned and paint
ed or kalsomined. That the iron tub
be also cleaned and painted with en-
anel paint. From the appearance of
this tub, it is doubtful if it has had a
coat o. paint in years.
A hole in the brick wall on the
south side of Jail near the cells of
white prisoners, made by prisoner
trying to escape, should be repaired
at Cnce. Also some iron ro1s w1I1cn
were sawed in two some time ago
by escaping prisoners, should be re-
placed by new rods. The lock and
door at main entrance to colored cells
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-06-03

on main floor of Jail need repairing,
AS this is a matter easily remedied
and was reported by last Grand Jury
and has not yet been attended to, /
seems to us that the Sheriff is lacking
in his duty in not having it done long
ago,
There are 26 negro prisoners in
the Jail, 25 male and female. 1t is
worthy of note that at this time there
are no white prisoners In the jail
In reference to the courthouse. we
make the following recommendations
The cutters, or down-spouts off the
building are old and in places not
large enough to carry of the water
in the front Of the building. Also, we
notice several leaks; one in Grand
Jury room and one in court room and
one in County School Commissioner
room. We advise that the matter
be looked into, and necessary repairs
laade. We understand from Mr.. Pink
ston, estimates are being made now
fer this work, and is being promptly
,, carried out.
A bulletin board should be placed
at front of courthouse to paste no
| tees on, saving Disagreement of
, walls.
We recommend that iron shelves
and furniture be placed in vault
where records of the Clerk of Supe-
1for Court are kept, and also in the
vault where the Ordinary's records are
kept. An additional iron shutter
should be placed in each window of the
vault for better fire protection.
The CRATE in County Treasurer's Of
fee needs repairing; this and Other
CRATES are in bad order and reported
by last Grand Jury. We recommend
that an awning be placed in window
of hall between Grand Jury and Sol
icitor's room.
We recommend that electric fans
be placed in Grand Jury room, and
also in the other jury rooms, heat at
times being intolerable. We also ad-
else as soon as practicable that cleo
trio lighting be installed in the whole
| courthouse building.
One of the worst things we have
noticed about the courthouse building
is the utter lack of consideration by
the outside public in it's treatment of
the property and in the care of the
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