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New Britain herald., 1915-08-03
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Delegates From U. s. Canaoa, Mex ico and Philippines Attend Con-
 ference at Seattle, Wash.

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 3.-The annual convention of the Supreme Council of the Knights of Colum bus opened here today with delegates from all parts of the United States, as we'll as Can ada, Mexico and the Philippines in attendance.
 the convention will be the report of the Commissioner on Religious Pre- judices which was carried on an in termine the causes of waves of relig- ious prejudice and with a view to eff fecting a more friendly feeling be- tween different religions.
 Col. F. H. Callahan of Louisville, Ky. chairman of the commission said:
 The recommendations of the re- port will include declaration of the Catholic position in regard to civil allegiance, and will condemn the action of the politicians who make religion a campaign issue. The re- port will deal with the principal mat ters which excite prejudice, the chief sources from which it springs and the classes in which largely exists.
 The delegates to the supreme coun- cil attended high mass at St. James Cathedral, celebrated by Archbishop John Bonzano, the papal delegate, be- fore thei rannual session. Addresses of welcome were delivered before the council by Gov Ernest Lister, Su- preie Court Justice Chadwick, Mayor Hiram C.. Gill and Thomas Burke, president of the Seattle Chamber of Comm erce.s
 Supreme Knight James A Flaher- ty responded.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03
TO HELP CROP MOVEMENT.
Reserve Board Points Out How tp
 Finance Undertaking.

Washington, August 3.-Prelimi- nary plans designed to make avail able the resources of the Federal Re serve system, in the annual fall move ment of crops have been worked out by the Federal Reserve Bard, Writ ing to the twelve regional banks, the board pointed out in a letter made public today, how members of the sys- tenn may help to finance the crop movement.
 Tn view of the large surplus re- serves now held by the Federal Re serve banks, by member banks and by other banks throughout the coun- try says the boards letter, there should be no difficulty in affording the producers the assistance necessary 10 enable Them to market their products in volume corresponding to the power of the trade to absorb them. Tn or der to accomplish this end, it is suggested that Federal Reserve banks adopt a definite policy with reference to rediscounting paper secured by documents in satisfactory form evil dencing the ownership of stored agri- cultural products Through such policy, together with proper methods of warehousing, Federal Reserve banks can be a potent factor in as- sisting the normal movement of staple agricultural products from the field to he factory or to the consumer. It is recommended that regulations gov erning the rediscount of notes cover ing advances on such products be is- sued by such Of there Federal Re- serve banks whose members are &C., lively, engage in financing the move ment of such crops to the market,
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03
SETTLEMENT THROUGH LONDON. Great Britain Tells Americans Trying
 to Secure Tied-up Belgian Goods

Washington, Aug. 3.-Financial set t1au9ent through London is one of, the conditions laid down by Great Britain in reply to American' efforts to secure Belgian goods consigned to this coun- try and now held at Rotterdam The state department has represented un- officially that no benefit would accrue to Germany through this trade, but Great Britain apparently intends to see in each case that the money paid by American importers goes to Bel gians only. Belgian goods will be re- lea sed only when payment is made in LoHdon. Great Britain to forward the moneytos the Belgian shippers direct.
 State department officials believe fhat American importers cannot com ply with this condition, as in many |nasss. the goods held up at Rotterdam l. already been paid for Further Citations will be undertaken to se- cure agreement as to this class of traf- if,
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03
CLoUDBURs'r WORKS HAVOC.

Peoria, IL, Aug. 3.-Property dam age estimated at $1OO,00O was caused in Peoria and vicinity last night when cloudburst visited this section. The .city's sewer system proved inadequate resulting in the flooding of streets and basements in business houses. For the third time in a few months the tracks of the Peoria and Pekin Union railway were washed away six miles below Peoria. Heavy damage to the embankments Of the Rock Island were reported. Surrounding towns re- port great damage to property.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03
BILL OF PARTICULARS -.------ Filed By Government Against New ss Haven Men.

z New York, Aug. S.--In compliance with Judge William M. Hunts orders made in April and June last the gov erTlment late yesterday afternoon filed in the federal court the bill of par ticulars asked for by William Rocke- feller, George Macculloch Miller, Charles F. Brooker, D. Newton Bar hey, Robert w Taft, James s. Hem ingway, Lewis Cass Ledyard, Charles H. Pratt, A Heaton Robertson, Fred erick F. Brewster, Henry R. McHarg. Alexander Cochrane and Edward D. Robbins to enable them to answer the Sherman law indictment charging them, as officers, directors and coun- sel of the. New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad, with engaging in a conspiracy to monopolize interstate
 trade and commerce between the New
 England and other states.
 l .~The bill of particulars, which covers ! sixty three printed pages, was pre- pared by Frank M. Swacker and R. l.. Batts, assistants to the attorney gen. era1
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Fred William Lang.

Rev. Elmer T. Thienes, assistant pastor of the First church of Christ, officiated at the funeral of Fred Will liam Lang, held at ? o'clock this after noon from his home, 72 Winthrop street. Burial took place in Fairview cemetery.
 MannerchorH sang several selec- tions at the house. Max Graesser read the Eintracht lodge burial service at the grave. Bearers from Eintracht lodge, were MT. Koehnla and from St Elmo lodge, K of P, MT. Nitkin and MT. Graesser
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03
INDUSTRIAL STOCKS
 FEATURE OF MARKET
New High Record Registered By
 AIliS Chalmers

New York, Aug. B., Wall Street, 10:30 a. m.-Vigorous buying was begun at the opening today in indus trial stocks which have been the fa- vorites in the recent extended rise. Speculation tended once more to con- centration in the war shares, and the movement was less comprehensive than on yesterdays rise. Bethlehem Steel jumped 12 points and Crucible Steel 5. Allis Chalmers rose IA to 37 3-8, a new high record, and United States Steel touched 6S 5-S. the best figure of the year Repub- lie steel, Railway Steel Springs, Bald win Locomotive, Colorado Fuel and Westinghouse Electric advanced 1 to 2 points There was heavy buying of the oil stocks. Mexican Petroleum and California Petroleum were mark ed up 2 A. Pacific Mail rose AZ on unconfirmed reports that the com panys steamers would be purchased by International Mercantile Marine. With the exceptions of Rock Island and Northern Pacific, which advanced a point each, the railroads were quiet.
 Close-Late dealings were marked by a series of confused fluctuations due to profit taking and the bringing forward of new leaders. Oil stocks were buoyant. Crucible Steel sold five pointh below the best. The clos ing was irregular.
 New York Stock Exchange quota tions furnished by Richter & Co.
 members of the New York Stock Ex- change. Represented by E. " Eddy,
 National Bank building:
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03
BRITISH AND GERMAN NOTES.
Texts of Replies to U. $. May Be Given
 Out Late Today and Thursday.

Washington, Aug. Time for the publication of three notes from Great Britain and the one from Germany, all dealing with the commercial rights of neutral nations in war time, was being arranged today. The British notes probably will be given out late today for publication tomorrow morning, and the German note Thursday morn ing
 The first British note defends the orders in council; the second justifies the allies efforts to cut off GermanyS 5 export trade and the third defends prize court proceedings. The German note continues the discussion over the sinking of the American ship William sP. Frye and is said to justify Ger manys course in sinking merchant ships provided she pays for them.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03
WANTS LICENSE BACK.
Fred Eldredge of Grove Hill Makes
 Application.

Fred Eldredge of Grove Hill, an officer of the seltagraph Film com pany has made applicatin to the sec retary of state for a reinstatements ef his automobile license which. has been under suspension since Febru- (4ry I, 1911, at which time he ran down Annie Weinstein on Arch street, causing her death
 Shortly thereafter MT. Eldregde left this city and went to California, where he remained until a few weeks ago when he returned to this city with his bride.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03
X CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE,

Once more the case against Hugh V. Conroy and Frank Leist, two local young men charged in Meriden with speeding. sevading responsibility and assault, has been continued this time until Thursday morning. At previous adjournmen Attorney F. T. O>Erien was i'll. Today Prosecuting Attorney T. F. Dunn was i1l
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03
STRIKE BREAKERS ON
 WAY TO MASSENA
Enforced likeness Costing Aluminium Company of America $25,OO0
 A Day.

Massena, N. Y, Aug. 3.-Strike breakers, it was stated here today, are on their way to Massena to re- place the dissatisfied employees of the Aluminium company of America, wslo went on strike several days ago.
 The troops guarding the plant were prepared today to remain here the rest of the week and to check disor- der, if any, in connection with the arrival of the strike breakers.
 Enforced idleness, resulting from the strike, is costing the company $25,000 a day.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03
MURDERER DIES.
Bullet Wound in Head, seIf
 Proves Fatal.

Chicago, Aug. s.-Georst "A the Haywood Garage proprie1 yesterday killed his wife, he;| CT, John Cosgrove and her sis| therine Cosgrove, and later f'r4 let into his own head, died at pital today.
 The trouble is said to baFa out of Jones' infatuation for ct Bitner, who is twenty-ois old, while Jones was forty -eie
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03
DIR. BROWNS RESIGNATION.
6ts Go Into Effect On September 1, - Instead of August |.

Having been prevailed upon by the. executive committee of the First Baptist church, Rev. Dr. T. Edwin, Brown, who has rendered his resigna- tion as pastor of the church which was to have taken effect on August 1, has reconsidered. He will now withhold his resignation until Sep tember 1, thereby holding the office a month more than he originally in tended.
 Dr. Brown at present is spending his vacation at Herrick's Maine, and will return home on the second Sunday in September. He has been the pastor of the local church for eleven years. A successor has not been chosen yet.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03
TO BUILD THAT BRIDGE.
Railroad Company Notifies Contract
 ors to Bid for Corbin Avenue Job.

Present indications point favorably for the elimination of the grade crossing at Corbin avenue by the rail- road company It was learned this afternoon that contractors have re- ceived notice from the officials of the company that bids will be opened August 12 for the job
 This news will be pleasantly re- ceived in the city as it has been mat ter that has been bone of contention on the part of city officials for many years. The crossing has been dan- gerous one and many narrow escapes have been recorded at the place.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03
ONE DROWNED IN FLOOD.

PunxsutWney, Pa, Aug. 3-One life was lost and many thousands Of dol lars damage was done throughout this section last night by a series of storms which flooded streams, washed away bridges damaged rail- roads and interurban lines and de- stroyed llarvests. Ralph Rapinsky, boy, was swept from brige here and drowned. K
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03
WANT oKUMA,s CABINET.

TolSio, Aug. 3, 6:1O p. n.-The elder statesmen have recommended to Elm peror Qoshihito that the cabinet head. ed by Count Okuma be requested to remain in office internationally. This decision vas communicated by Prince Oyana and Field Marshal Yamagata ito Count Okuma, who said he would take up with his colleagues the ques- tion of withdrawing theIr resignations
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03
SUMMER SCHOOL. oPENING

The Swedish Lutheran summer school at the East Street school is TOW we'll under way and class of forty-eight was in attendance today. Sessions are held morning and after noon in charge of Paul Andreen It is expected that before the end of the week the class will be greatly in- creased.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03
.DR. ELMER STYLES
 STRICKEN IN AUTO
tContinued from first page, Styles. and son, Lucius Styles of Maple Hill.
 Veteran of Civil War.

Dr. Styles was a native of St. sJohnsbury, Vt, and was about sev- enty-five years old. He served in the Civil war, being member of Com pany l. of the Eleevnth Vermont In- fantry He was resident of New Britain for over thirty years, coming here from Rockville. For many years he lived on Maple street For mum 7 Der of years he conducted the sanitar- ium in Court street and was generally regarded as very successful in busi- ness. Dr. Styles was twice married.
 He was a member of Stanley Post, G. A. R., and was for several years surgeon of the post
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03
LOCAL TENNIS PLAYERS BEATEN

Norfolk, Aug. 3.-Fast play featured the tennis matches today One of the best games was between k. D. Fisher of Staten Island and Max well D Porter of New Britain. The youthful Come ecticut boy forced his more experienced opponent to play a fast game, but finally went down in two sets, scores 6-l. G
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03
Kasasorf Dalhainian.

The funeral of Kahasorf Dalhain- ian, who was drowned in the Farm ington river Sunday, was held at 3 O clock this afternoon from the chapel in Fairview cemetery, Rev. Harry |. Bodley officiating. Interment was in Fairyiew cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03
Card of Thanks.

We desire to return our heartfelt thanks to kind neighbors and friends for the sympathy extended to us at the time of the death of our beloved Husband and father, Emil May We are particularly grateful to lodges and donors of flowers.
 MRS. EMIL MAY,
 AND FAMILY.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03
Gustave Weber.

The funeral of Gustave Weber, who died yesterday, was held this afternoon from his late home, 345 Arch street. Interrnent took place in Fairview cemetery Rev. A. c. Theodore Steege, pastor of St. Matthews German Lu- theran church, officiating.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03
Mrs. Jane Ann Stow seward.

The body of Mrs. Jane Ann Stow Seward, who passed away at her home, 102 Lincoln street, Saturday, was con- veyed to East Haddam, at 7:30 o'clock last night. Burial took place today. Rev. Harry I. Bodley officiated.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03
asa CASES OF CHOLERA.

Paris, Aug. 3.-2:05 p. m.--In the week of July 12 to July IS there were s6s cases of cholera and 173 deaths in Hungary. says a despatch from Geneva to the Havas News Agency
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03
TOO LATvr FOR CLASSIFICATION

WANTED-Connpete girl for general homework Address Box xxx,
 Herald. S-3-d3
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03
FT.ATERNAL LEAGUE MEETING

A meeting of the directors andAman- asers of the fraternal baseball league, will be held this evening in the T. A. E hall at o'clock. All managers should be present as business of an important nature will be transacted.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03
ATTEMPTED TO ESCAPE.

Washington, Aug. 3.AmericanR Consul Frost at Queenstown, reported today that there remained no doubt Nthat the British steamer Iberian. sunk by German submarine last week, at 1empted to escape after being ordered
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03
Personal

TeTSOHHL 1
 Mrs. Mildred L. Mitchell, teacher in the smalley school, is now en route | for the Panama-Pacihc exposition | and will stop off in Kansas and Mich l igan to visit relatives She will re- turn about September 12, after hav- ing visited Yellowstone Park, Wy |
 Miss Estelle Pierson and Miss Ruth Peterson spent the weekend with $. J, Johnson at Saybrpok..
 George Loomis spent the weekend with his family at the Myrtle Vine Cottage. at Chalker Beach. aMr. and Mrs. B. O. Day and J. A. Sanford spent Sunday with olin L. oIdershaw at the Groveside Cottage ChaIker Beach.
 Ernest Moon" Nelson, of Cherry street, spent the weekend in and around Newington.
 Building Inspector A. A. Ruther-
 
 a weekend stay at their cottage at Chalker Beach.
 Miss Helen Salmon of Black Rock avenue is spending week with Mrs. B. s. Lewis at Chalker Beach.
 Bliss W Clarke and family of Gar. den street have returned from two weeks stay at Chalker Beach.
 Miss Margaret O'Connell of South Hadley, Mass. is the guest of the Misses Eagan of AS Beaver street.
 James M. Doyle will leave Monday for his vacation at Ocean Beach.
 Secretary c. H. Barnes and family have returned from Long Island where they spent the month of July. pr. and Mrs. George M Flanagan have returned from pleasant vaca- tion at Atlantic City The following young ladies are spending their vacation at Pine Grove. Mantle: Misses Minnie and Jennie kallgren, Ida and Emma Anderson, all of this city, and the Misses Lillian and Edith Lindquist of Berlin l The Misses Grace and Florence Kill bourne of Stanley street have re- l turned from two weeks vacation at Woodmont
 Mr. and Mrs. L.. E. Andrews and l son Clifton will leave tomorrow for Brattleboro, Vt, where they will spend the month of August. The Misses Ebba and Thora Thor l son of this city and Miss Emma Berg 1 Of Hartford, will spend the month oi 1 August in the White Mountains.
 Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Goss are SO l journing at Madison. Dr. C.. w. Lee is spending his va eaton at East Weymouth, Mass. ! Mrs Gamm merdinger and daughter Elsie, are stopping at Branford fol | the month of August.
 Mrs. w. B. Montague and family 1 are spending their vacation at South 1 wick, Mass.
 Miss Katherine Bradley of the Y l W. c. A., has left for Northfield Mass, where she will attend the con- l ference.
 1 Miss Dorothy Burpee, stenographer 1 at the Waterbury Tool company. has 1 gone to her home in Boston, Mass.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03

Miss Margaret O'Connell of South Hadley, Mass, is the guest of the Misses Eagan of 48 Beaver street.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03

James M Doyle will leave Monday for his vacation at Ocean Beach.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03
at $l.95

We offer crepe de chine and other. silk waists which were originally marked $2.95 and $3.95.
 CLOSED FRIDAY AFTERNOONS.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03

Secretary c. H. Barnes and famil, nave returned from Long Island where they spent the month of July
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03

Bliss W Clarke and family of Gar. den street have returned from two weeks stay at Chalker Beach.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03

pr. and Mrs. George M. Flanagan nave returned from a pleasant vaca tion at Atlantic City
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03
Public Utilitics.

Farm River Power Cot
 Hid City Gas It Co pfd 45 Hid City Gas It Co com ef Hid Electric Light Co z7o S N E Tel 2. .157
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03

Mrs. w. B. Montague and family are spending their vacation at South wick, Mass.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03

Miss Helen Salmon of Black Rocl avenue is spending a week with Mrs B. s. Lewis at Chalker Beach.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03

Miss Katherine Bradley of the Y W. c. A., has left for Northfield Mass, where she will attend the con- ference.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-03

Miss Dorothy Burpee, stenographer at the Waterbury Tool company. has gone to her home in Boston, Mass, where she is to remain for the next few weeks.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-07-30

She was bright, cheerful and hap
py little child, never tired Of waiting
ON some one else and helping mamma"
with everything she lad to do.
little Evey" was never satisfied un-
less sne was doing something or
watching after or attending to her lit
tie nineteen-montns-o brother, wt1om
she was just little mother to.
.Evey was born March %, 1911, and
died July 16, 1915, just little over
one year after the death of her father,
j. W. Mathews, who died on the 10th
of June, 1914.
Dear little Evey, how we've missed you
Since from earth your spirit hath
flown,
But in heaven we long to greet you
There around that great white
throne.
How little 81. D." has longed to see
you,
AS he roams from place to place.
Looking for his little sister
And her dear little loving face.
Dear little darling, mamma knows,
dear,
That in heaven you are at rest,
And with angels there to love you,
There with angels ever blest.
But, my darling, now can stay here,
In this world so sad and drear?
But pray my heavenly father
That your spirit will hover near.
May you always guide me onward, up
ward
To that home so fair and bright,
And in heaven we'll meet together,
Where tnerell be no tears nor night.
Just one week ago today you left us
For that home of mansions bright;
What rejoicing there with Dada"
Loving in the Saviour's sight.
For you wished so much to see him
Often said you wished to die,
So you could go and see your Dada
"In that home up in the sky"
1t is oh so sad and lonely
Here On earth for US to stay,
But we know that soon we'll meet you
On that bright and happy day.
Where we'll meet and sing Hosanna
With all the angels in the sky,
Joining hand in hand together,
Praising God We were "born to die,
Ie#ewad ret call you back i@my' &&araiag,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-07-30
For Miss COPELAND.

Miss Marian Jones entertained de-
lightfully on Tuesday evening in honor
of her house guest, Miss Anne Cope
land of Clinton.
Receiving with Miss Jones were Miss
Copeland, Mrs. S. B. Jones, Mrs. W. H.
Hunt and Mrs. ]. N. Mclaughlin.
The rooms were filed with the
choice flowers of mid summer, but the
piazzas proved more alluring to the
young people, here delicious punch
cool and refreshing was served dur
ing the evening by Mrs. J. W. Carson
and Mrs Rivers Stone of Spartanburg.
In the dining room Mrs. ]. N. Martin,
Mrs. I. H. Hunt, and Mrs. R. D. Smith
received the guests.
A tempting ice course was served by
Misses Grace Wilbur, Frances Jones,
Boyd Wheeler and Mary Wheeler.