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New Britain herald., 1915-02-27

New Britain visitors to the capitol in Hartford have been favorably inn pressed with the rapidity with which public business is being pushed along there. They speak well of Speaker Healey who, they say. makes a splen- did presiding officer, being thoroughly posted on parliamentary law and keeps the members always within bounds. They are sometimes in clined to break away in order to get in the last word in a debate and the speaker finds it necessary to call them to order and never fails to do so. At the rate that business is being dis posed of everything will be cleaned up before the time for adjournment. That time had almost arrived two years ago before the disputed judge ship questions were disposed of while the hearings on similar bills are all over now and reports have only to be made on four cases. those of Waterbury, Norwall1, Norwich and Hamden. There were over 17OO bills introduced and of this number over 600 were referred to the iu- dietary committee. This committee has held several evening sessions and is pushing it's work along very rap- idly. This is not the only committee that is hustling along it's business z: they are all doing it; it Is believed that all records are being broken and that everything will be cleaned up, long before the time fixed for ad1ournmcnt This is good news and in after years it will be spoken of with commen- dation for the legislature of 1915. There is but very little talk of the lobby this year compared to former sessions. It undoubtedly is doing some business, but if it Is 1t is not doing anything openly that can he claSsed With some of it's actions which aroused such storm of pro tests in past years The civil service bill has attracted more than ordinary attention, but it was made a sort of d party measure by the republicans and there is scarcely any one who i. claims it has any particular value in it's present condition. The con- ceaed weapon law, which it is un- derstood will be reported favorabiy what the state needs to cover the case. This bill which was intro duced by Senator O'Connell of Bridge port provided that the person who sells firearms must within twenty four hours notify the chief of ro- lice, warden of borough or select man of a town of the sale of such weapons giving the name and ad- dress of the purchaser. It would seem as if that is giving a murder ously inclined individual d good start on the authorities.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-27

ruary we offer many special values. Notice! Special Prices Positively for
 Saturday Only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-14
Riot Friday
in St. Louis
Strike Zone

st. Louis, Aug. ia running fight
between 500 striking drivers and sym
pathizers on one side and three nom
union drivers and a score Of police on
the other terminated in riot In front
of the St. Louis Transfer Cos. stables
tonight.
Between 1900 and 1900 teamsters
employed by st. Louis transfer COM
panies struck for higher wages and
shorter hours today. and brought
about a partial paralysis in the move
ment Of freight.
There was no violence and the
transfer companies made no effort to
fill the places of the strikers. an
nouncing an offer Of minor conces-
sions. If the men do not return Sat-
urday, however, it was announced,
steps will be taken to fill their places"
regardless Of color"
The st. Louis Transfer Co.. which
with the Columbia Transfer Co. d.
vides a large share Of the teaming
business OF st. Louis, obtained fed
eral aid in moving the mails from
East st. Louis to st. Louis. for which
it has a contract. The company ap-
pealed to the federal authorities and
the United States district attorney
gave instructions that six government
employees should cross the river in au-
tomobiles and get the mail. Ten wag-
on loads were thus moved.
The strike resulted from the fail
ure Of the union and Of the team own
- % sign : new contract to super
sede that which expired July 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-14
Retaining Strongholds

News that the civilians had COM
menced to evacuate Kovno as we'll az
wilma led to the belief in many quar-
tiers tina. the Russians either had de-
cided to give them up or had no hope
of holding them. Now, however. they
are fighting hard to retain both cities.
Farther north, be. Heen Poniewesch
and Dvinsk, where Gen. Won Buelow
a week ago was advancing rapidly to-
ward the railway. the Germans ap-
parently have suffered a setback, for
the Russians now speak Of pressing
them and declare they have re-occu-
pied the town Of Toviny which is con-
siderably west Of the point to which
the Germans had penetrated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-14
LORD ROBERT CECIL SAYS
IT may Be NECESSARY TO
MAKE COTTON CONTRABANO
Justified While Recognizing the Posi-
ton Of the United States

London. Jan. 10. 7.15 P. M.-Lord
Robert Cecil. Parliamentary under
secretary for foreign affairs. in the
course Of a formal interview today de-
fining the British governments atti-
tude in the complicated cotton sit
uation, made this statement:
The Allies must by all lawful
means prevent cotton reaching their
enemies; it may be considered neces-
sary to make cotton contraband."
No Early Action
At the same time Lord Cecil stu
diously refrained from any hint that
the commodity Would be removed from
the free list at any specified date or
that the government had evolved any
solution 10 meet the demands OF
American cotton growers and neutral
consumers. He stated explicitly. how
ever, that if cotton were made contra
band, England would consider the act
legal and internationally justified.
His statement being the first in be-
half Of the government outside Par
lament relative to cotton and coming
at a time when the public is clamor-
ing for drastic action to shut off the
supply from Germany is taken in
some quarters to presase this step in
the near future. Lord Cecil's state
ment says:
MIGHT Be Justified
Making cotton contrabanc would be
distinctly legal action and can be inter-
nationally justified beyond protest. So
far as American cotton is concerned.
however, the problem Of marketing cot
ton on this side would undergo little
change. American cotton destined for
Germany Is now stopped. If the product
were made contraband 1t would be stop
ned In the same manner. The principal
difference would be that II cotton were
shipments from America
mich were suspected Of being for Co.
many SvouId b seized and would be liable
~ ---- -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-14

London. Aug. IS. 1925 P. M-The
Russian war Office in an official COM
tonight admits the evac-
uation of the towns of Sokolow, Sled
Ice and Lukow. east Of Warsaw. but
claims that the Germans in the re-
gion of Riga have been driven back
and that near Kovno, under the pres
sure Of the Russians. they have aband
oned their attack.
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg. up
on whom the most difficult tasks are
imposed. had personally taken COM
mand of the German army attacking
Kovno and the German official report
issued tonight claimed he had made
further progress in the fighting against
the Russians in that region.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-14
CAUSE
Of THE DROP
IN US. WHEAT
RIVERS Found Prospective Pro-
fits Cut Off by Plan to Fix
Maximum Prices and Cancel
led Orders
'rARKET BREAKS AS
NEWS IS RECEIVED

ntaso. Aug. 13.-Explanation was
1hu;usd tonight for the sensational &C
Son Of exporters in suddenly CANCEL
/ ne during the last IS hours contracts
| tr large amounts CT wheat purchased
in the United States, roundly estimat-
es at two million bushels. The an
n,ancement Of the cancellation caused
rhes. prices TO break wildly here to-
| ar the downward plunge at one time
| mounting to as much as 4G41s cents
! ,tushel, smashing the market to sl.07
70, the September delivery.
Z According to a statement from an
rEhoritative source, most Of the con-
racis cancelled on wheat had been in
.ndsd for Italy. The buyers, however.
s-rding to one Of the largest export
q here. found all prospective profits
ca off by a plan Of the Italian gov
ermsnt 10 fix maximum prices or
otherwise circumvent speculation.
On this account. il was stated, the
italian importer may have figured
nster advantage in sacrificing his
ruft on purchases from the United
States han in letting the contracts he
kdppec showing good paper profits,
- which might be lost by efforts OF
~ Italian government to give the con-
inner as.cheap wheat as possible
inch OF the wheat bought by Italy
10 winter was re-sold TO the con-
Iner at cost.
Iust now the government Of Italy is
- likely to buy wheat in the United
1tes. not only because they think
n prices are too high, but on &C.
mt al the high exchange. If there is
Substantial decline in price in North
- before next winter, the Italian
win probably fall on Argentine
q The United States, provided
80 has crop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-14

generally. The ambassador seemed well
satisfied with the manner in which the
American expeditionary forces were con-
Quoting Haitien affairs since the over
throw of the Guillaume government.
~ Watching Dartisuenave
While the navy retains control Of the
situation in the turbulent republic. the
state department is awaiting with inter-
est the evolution of the new government
under President Daruguenave.
Admiral Caperton reported today that
after taking the oath Of Office yesterday
at Port Au Prince, Dartiguenave address
ed the populace declaring that he had
never been the chief of any faction. band
or group, and that it was his intention
to govern solely for the benefit of Haiti,
according to the constitution and accord
ing to the laws. Later he expressed ap-
probation Of the assistance rendered by
American forces. through whose agency
alone, he said, it had been possible to
hold an election free from intimidation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-14

Washington Aug. 13.-The Pan-American appeal to all
fighting and join in sincere move
ment to constitutional government began TO go FORWARD
from the State department tonight.
the document dispatched in English to Mexico
City, directed various LanAmecan legations whose
attaches translate it Spanish and deliver it to the NIL
tarv leaders in that vicinity the appeal Spanish
will be forwarded directly to Villa and Carranza
errors and many of the chiefs different part OF the
country The text public here within few days
With appeal dispatched the United States government
friendly and persistent effort to induce Mexican
leaders who thus far have shown disposition to oppose the
movement sacrifice their personal views in the common
Mexican interest General Carranza will maintain the de-
indicated in recent communications to his age
CIV here on the subject by the administration but
is regarded as probable that many his generals and other
adherents be induced to join in peace conference
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-14
" Uprisings by Haitien
] FACTIONS Force Caperton
to Declare Military Rule

Washington. Aug is.-New uprisings by
NE booo and zaror factions have
broken out at Cape Haitien and have
i i Rear Admiral Caperton to estab-
I'M military rule in the city.
ms statemen, was issued a, the ma.
W department:
ADMIRAL Caperton reports that on ac.
Y1H' OF disturbed conditions in and
a.oano Cape Haitien. due to the Bobo
~ AafnoF factions. it has become neces-
salF 70 take military control Of The tou,
a1u conduct affairs in the same manner
a. a Port Au Prince. Civil oHc;a,s ar
sb,a % where il is possible and suit
'-e men can be obtained.
commander olms,ead. commanding
U N as Of The Nashville, has been places
,a. aafss and has a battalion 81 h,ua-
a.. as's from the Connecticut ashore 10
NJ IN maintaining order
nv MI Sussefand, the French am,asss.
To-Day regarding the Haisien s nans,on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-14
THE RUSSIANS ARE HOLDING
GROUND AT K0YN0 AND RIGA

dm Evacuation of SOkO0w Sedce Back
mans Other Won Buelows Advance Becomes
Reverse when Russians Town of Toviny Germans Lit
a More Than Holding Own Southern Lines
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-14
Washington and South American Officials Expect General Caann Maintain His De-
fne bat Believe Plans Can Be Consummad Through His Generals and Other
Lader=Rega General Hugh Scott Important Instrument Proceedings
DEPEND GREATLY ON STRONG INFLUENCE OF
US. OFFICER WITH HIS FRIENDS IN MEXICO

Every Effort Will Be Persistently Employed to
Check Organized Opposition to Peace Move
ment-No Resistance Is Expected from Any
Source but Carranza
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-14
VILLA AND ADHERENTS MAKE PLAIN
THEIR ATTITUDE IN LOMBARDO NOTE

Ready to Eliminate Themselves if Cientifcos
Group Be Not Recognized in Restoration Of
Con titutional Cover nment- New Devel-
opments Along Border or at Vera Cruz
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-14
lombard's Statement

Absolutely no resistance to the plan
is expected from any source other than
General Carranza, and In some quar-
tiers here the feeling is growing that
even Carranza himself may respond IA
vorably to the appeal after he has
studied its friendly tone carefully and
sees that he has been misinformed re-
garding its purposes. General Villa and
his adherents made it clear today in
statement issued by Miguel Diaz
Lombardo, foreign minister at Chi
huahua that they areready to elimi-
nate themselves for the common well
fare provided there is no recognition
Of the Cientificos group and that a
constitutional government is restored.
Naon. Lansing Conference
Romulo S. Naon, the Argentine am
bassador. hurried to Washington to-
day to confer with Secretary Lansing
concerning reports circulated that
there had been a difference Of opinion
between the State department and the
Argentina government regarding the
Mexican peace proposals. These re-
ports said denial had been made here
of statement issued by the Argentine
minister Of foreign affairs that Pan
American conference was based from
the beginning on the assurance that
any thought Of armed intervention
would be eliminated from the plans.
After his conference with the ambas-
sador today. Secretary Lansing declar-
ed that there had been no misunder-
standing whatever and that he had as
sured the ambassador there was no
warrant for published statements
which had aroused him.
Intervention Not Mentioned
There has never been any misunder.
c. "a Paae 12-csl. Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-14
Begin Examination
OF EaStland Interior
Engineers Will Report Findings Before Fed
eral Grand Jury-The Wrecking Crew
in Danger Friday Afternoon

Chicago, Aug. I3-When the work OF
raising the steamer Eastland. which cap
sized in the Chicago river July "a and
drowned nearly 1000 persons, was stopped
by darkness tosighr United States Dis
trict Attorney Charles F. Clyne announc-
ed that she had been raised 70 per cent.
Of the distance necessary to right her.
Mr.. Clyne's announcement was based on
calculations made by government engi-
neers.
Enter Hulk Todoy
At dawn tomorrow a corps of engineers
selected by the federal authorities for
the purpose will begin the examination
CONTINUED on Page 12-coI. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-14
GERMANS NEAR Blu RIVER IN THE
NORTHEAST-MACKEN IS HELD UP
Threat Against Petrograd Dwindling Hourly
Military Experts Hold Varying Opinions as
to Line where Duke Nicholas Will Make Stand
-Zeppelins Kill Six in Raid on England

South Of Riga also the Germans are
said to be doing little more than hold
ing their own. so that the talked Of
advance toward Petrograd seems to
De developing very slowly.
On the other hand the Germans con-
tinue TO drive in the Russians to the
northeast and east of Warsaw. and with
the capture of Siedlce are within a short
distance Of the Bug river, one Of the
main supports Of the Brest-Litovsk line.
which it was believed the Russians orig
inally intended 70 hold. but which the
German offensive to the northeast may
prevent them from retaining. Field Mar
shall Won Mackensen, who commands the
Germans in the southeast, between the
Nieprz and the Bug, again is reported to
have been held up by Russian counter
attack.
The military critics disagree as to the
probable line of which Grand Duke Mich
olas will elect to make his stand, but
majority Of them consider it hardly like
ly that he will try to hold the Brcst-
Litovsk front.
In the Arsonne
The German crown prince continues at
tempts to pierce the French line in the
forest of the Argonne. He has had few
local successes but the losses he has
suffered in the series of attacks are de-
clared to have been very heavy. The
Germans also have attacked in Artois.
but without success, according to the
French account
Two Zeppelins last night visited the
east coast Of England dropping bombs
Six persons were killed and % injured
and IA houses were seriously damaged
This is the 18th air raid on England
since the commencement or the war and
in all rs persons have been killed and IFS
injured. while two Zeppelins on their
way home were destroyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-14

to confscation by prize court procedure
il proof were obtainable of German des-
tination. whereas now the cotton is seiz-
ed but not necessarily condscated.
In any case. whether cotton is con-
Continued on Page II, Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-14
Confidence in Scott

Confidence in Scott
1t is believed that if a few of Car
ranza's generals participate in con-
vention Of the factions. it will not be
long before organized opposition to a
new government could be effectively
checked. In this connection it has been
reported that Gen. Hugh L. Scott,
chief Of staff of the army, who is re-
naming at the border at the request
of the state department is expected to
perform important missionary work.
General Scott knows many Of the Mex
lean military leaders personally and
it is believed he may exert a powerful
influence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-14

Boston Forecast
Boston. Aug. 13.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Fair Saturday and
Sunday; not much change in temper
allure: moderate southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-14
THE WEATHER
FAIR

The weather forecast for New York
and New England: Fair Saturday and
Sunday
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-11

WELLSBURG

NELLSBJRG. w. Va. March 10
Members Of Bethlek Rebekah Lodge
No. .. Of Wellsburg. banqueted the
members Of the degree team Of the J.
o. o. +. lodge al the lodge room on
Tuesday evening During the regular
lodge meeting the evening was given
over IN honor Of the degree team.
Many impromptu speeches were made
BY the members Of the lodge and de.
gree team. Piano and vocal music
was given. The degree team also
gave several interesting drills. Ad-
Journment was then taken 10 the ban
quet hall where the best part OF the
evening was spent The banquet con
sisted Of salad. sandwiches. baked
beans. mints. pickles. olives. hot cot
fee. cake and ice cream. Twenty.thrce
members Of the degree team were
present, and about so Rcbokahs. A
hashlight picture of the banquet was
token By Photographer +. %. Bone.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-11
The WEATHER
CONDITIONS

High pressure. fair and cool wealth
er continue from the Pacihc states
eastward 10 the Atlantic. with center
OF high pressure resting over the
country from the Gulf northward over
the Plains states The temperatures
are higher over the middle West and
are nearly the same as yesterday in
the Mississippi and Missouri valleys
and thence eastward TO the coast.
Fair weather. without much change
In temperature. will continue in this
section tonight and Thursday
Local data: Highest temperature
yesterday. - degrees; lowest last
night. 30 degrees; no precipitation.
Rivers.
The Ohio will continue to fall
slowly at Point Pleasant and remain
practically stationary at Parkersburg
for the next SO hours.
H. c. HOWE, Section Director
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-11
FINANCE

NEW YORK. March lO.-BeCause
OF its possible bearing upon invest
ment conditions the attention OF the
financial community was today drawn
, largely toward Albany. where bids
were opened for the New York state
$27,OOO.0OO four and one-quarter per
cent bond issue. Up 20 the close OF
the dull and heavy market session no
award OF the bonds had been made.
but the average OF prices bid for the
issue was regarded as satisfactory.
On the Curb" which traded In the
bonds when issued" the high quota
ton was lO49s.
Other Incidents of the day embraced
the publication OF the United States
Steel tonnage figures for February,
showing an icrease OF about $1,000
tons. which was considerably under
general estimates. Incidentally sew
eral Of the smaller steel companies
submitted statements OF oaruinCs tor
1914. LacAawanna Steel showed a net
deficit of Sl.137,0oO. compared with a
surplus Of S.,6I5.uoO In 1913. and the
surplus % the Sloss Sheffield Steel
company suffered considerable depre-
citation.
4 better showing was made in other
industrial lines, American Tobacco
making gain In net earnings. al
though total receipts fell off because
Of losses from other sources Of In
come.
Orders for small amounts OF steel
were placed by several railroads. but
demand for new equipment continues
under recent expectations. Current
conditions In the trade point 10 main
tenance Of present increased activity
for the next few months.
Firmness In marks was the feature
OF the exchange market the change IN
these remittancCs being attributed 70
private buying OF the new German
war notes. which offer an attractive
return. Total safes $500 shares.
Bonds as a whole were heavy, severe
losses occurring In minor issues. Total
sales. par value. S2.44SOnO.
United States bonds were UNCHANGED
on call
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-11

which will be finished for an up-to-date
show house
IS. IT, Scott of Nnurdsyiiie was "a
business visitor here yesterday
Vt T. SUHuka attended installation az
fha ] u. U. D. Eir,egiile Lodge. last
evening
Mr. ard Nrr Howe and Miss Esaeia
'urn.rEHHm are home from q visit Ir
tIHrkHburE
E1 Hamilton ia visiting a. Mounds
EiII.
NIa. T.IH. arrived from rHfaIrfrhfa
Hn IH.. evening fH rurh He trimmer Hf
Butte T.rH.f shop -HT WAS accom-
panied Do. H.H mother
Nr. DID, | |F..|rHrHrT I. e FuaHH.
Visitor .# WHsH..Ua
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-11

Mrs O. D. Reeves was Wheeling
visitor or "wednesday
Walter Lewis. of &c. rIair-tflIa. %
was O. NeiI-hurE caller ON Tuesday
and wednesday 900 flH huU. OF bis
den returned with hiu tp her former
home. fHr EIaIf
Ur Harry stunFard Ia business
caller Ir Washington. pa
Harlan Nrrord. OF Buffalo district.
was H H".Isbure business caller on
"wednesday
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-11

Prof Julian 7. Barclay. Of Bethany
College. very well known In Brooke
county. having been born In Bethany.
and who d. a grandson % the late Al
oNand"r Campbell. founder 81 the
Christian church. has accepted posi-
lion Dol spanish interpreter ~ the pan.
American Institution at Washington.
ID O.. The many friends Of Prof Bar.
clay are clad 90 hear Of this promo.
lion. and Do" viii leave to take NO his
new work with the best wishes OF aII
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-11
WHEAT

CHICAGO. March Rushss Of sell
inE followed one another fast today in
the wheat pit here. and broke prices at
one time 8 iac on account OF peace ru-
mors and 81 reports that Italy and other
powers heretofore neutral. were about
GO give AID TO Great Britain. The mar
set closed unsettled 90 .tsc 20 sLc IN
ger last night. Other net losses were.
Corn lie 10 iuIhc. oats a. a &C 10 sc
and provisions &c % l0c.