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New Britain herald., 1916-12-19

consist of securities of American cor porations or bonds or other obligations of neutral governments and bonds or other obligations of British posses sions beyond the seas or substantial corporations therein. The notes were sold at 99, at which price they yielded more than 5 F per cent
 The most recent loan, made in October, was similar except that it was for $30O,O06,0O0. It was made up of $150,000,00O in three years notes and the same amount in five year notes. The loan was dated No vember l and the yield was about D 3-4 per cent. The collateral behind the loan was similar to that behind the previous offering.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-19
PRINCESS DE CHIMAY DEAD.
Was Formerly Miss Clara Ward
 Detroit Heiress.

Chicago, Dec 19.-Confirmation of the death of the Princess Caramen de Chimay, formerly Miss Clara Ward of Detroit, at her villa in Padua, Italy, was received here today in a ca abIe message to Calvan Fentress, a local banker.
 The Princess Chimay was the daughter of Ebert B. Ward, million aire shipbuilder of Detroit. At 4 she was sent to a European convent and while a young girl inherited the mil lions of her father. When she was 8 she married the Belgian Prince de Chimay. Later she was divorced and became the wife of Janci Rigo, a Hun garian violinist. Four years later she again divorced and married Giuseppe Biccardi, from whom she also sepa- rated
New Britain herald., 1916-12-19
KENuiWORTH CLUB SOCIAL.
Will Give Informal Dance bl Booths
 Hall Thursday Evening.

The Wentworth club will give the first of a series of winter dances in Booths hall on Thursday evening. Judas orchestra will furnisl music. This club is also planning for Il New Years celebration.
 Among the other activities planned by the Wentworth club, that of form~ ing a minstrel troupe is uppermos5 in the minds of the members. There are a number of good singers in tho club and it is believed that most creditable minstrel show could be giv- en. Action will probably be taken at an early date
New Britain herald., 1916-12-19

stand, is the chief argument made to sustain the very recent increase in prices.
 In a very large proportion of the food articles exported the movements out of the country in September and in the nine months ending with Sep tember are less than those of the cor responding periods of last year, so far as relates to quantity. True, there are some exceptions to this, but in g, large proportion of the articles in question the exports of September of this year and of the nine months end- ing with September are less than those of last year. As I understand the present situation the sudden advance which has been made within the past few weeks in many articles is based upon the assertion that there is now a very large increase of exports over the corresponding period of last year, and hence the necessity for the sud- den increase of prices at the present moment
 The following figures of exports are from the foreign trade department of the National City bank for Septembe
New Britain herald., 1916-12-19
FIGHT FOR PROHIBITION
Both Sides Making Unusual Effort ill
 Boston.

Boston. Dec. 19.-The last of this years city elections were held today when voters went to the polls in Bos- ton, Fitchburg, North Adams, Pea body and Quincy. In this city sup porters and opponents of a continu- ance of the present system of licens- ing the sale of liquor made strong eff forts to bring out a large proportion of the registered vote.
 Three candidates endorsed by the Good Government association sought election for three year terms in the city council, against a field of nine other aspirants. The present mayor alty term does not expire for another year.
 The election in Peabody was it's first as city. There and in other cities voting, the license question was the leading issue.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-19
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS.

At a Court of Probate holden at New Britain. within and for the Dis trict of Berlin in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut, on the 18th day of December A. D. 1916. Present, Bernard F. Gaffney, Esq, Judge.
 On motion of Philip C. Mcintyre of said Ntw Britain as administrator on the estate of Alice J. Mcintyre late of New Britain, within said district deceased.
 This court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to cx- hibit their claims against the same to the administrator and directs that public notice be given of this or der by advertising in a newspaper published in said New Britain, and having a circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in said Town of New Britain. nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt.
 BERNARD F. GAFFNEY,
 Judge.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-19

in 1918, s15O,OOO,OO0 in 1919, $250,- OOO,0OO in 1920 and $15O,000,0O0 in 1921. It is more than probable, bankers say, that the loan will run considerably beyond 1922.
 The terms are expected to be sim liar to the two previous secured loans. The terms of the 0,000,000 loan foated last August were:
 Two year per cent. gold notes, di rect obligation of the government, principal and interest payable in United States gold coin without de- duction for any British taxes redeem able at the option of the government at 101 and interest at any rate in the first year or at 101h and interest at and date the second year, collateral to
New Britain herald., 1916-12-19
NIVELLE IN COMMAND
General Joffre Hands Over Leadership of His Soldiers to Become Head of Allied Military Council.

Paris, Dec. 19, a. m.-GeneraT Joffre handed over the command of the French army of the north anal northeast yesterday morning to Gen. eral Robert George Nivelle, recently appointed commander in chief of this army. In a brief speech General Joffre congratulated General Nivelle upon his appointment. The principal officers of the grand headquarters staff, who will remain at their posts until General Nivelle forms his ovl staff.
 General Nivelle replied, expressing admiration for the high military qual- ities of the victor of the Marne Whoso selection as president of the allie" military council be alluded to as mcrited promotion.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-19

1916, and the corresponding month of 1915:
 1916 1915 Fresh beef
 (pounds) -. 6,676,0oo 1S,46S,OOO Picl1led beef
 (pounds) -. 2,481,O0O 4,o22,OoO Hams and shoul-
 ders (pounds) IT ,424, 1000 17,762.OOO Pickled pork
 (pounds) ... 3,715,ooo e,5s9,ooo Potatoes (busheD 429,0OO 729,OOO Dried apples
 (pounds) ...1o,143,Oo0 27,4e6.ooo Green apples
 (barrels) -. 604,OoO 1,2S6,0OO Wheat
 (bushels) ...13,10s,OoO 21,526.OOo No. 1 in the pictures shows trucks loaded with food for export before the French line pier, New York; Mo- ?, Workmen stacking up barrels and boxes Of food for export; No. 8, trans ferring flour from pier to barge; No. 4, unloading crates from railroad to barges; No. 5, truckloads of eggs for export. Each load contains 12,0OO dozens of eggs, valued at $7,2OO.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-19

Drew is not doing any running as yet, except what is necessary in play ing basketball. which game he is using to build up his general condi- ton The colored champion must De conhdent of his ability to show something on the boards this winter, Tor ms letters to local friends indi- cate that he will be seen in 'compe- tltlon here before the winter is over. Photo SHOWS Drew winning.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-19

New York, Dec. 19.-HoWard r. Drew. the sensational negro sprinter, is training again. Drew. who Is now a law student at Drake university, Des Mofnes. Ia.. has started to con- dition himself despite the fact that he knows that further paruclpatlon in athletics on his part is opposed by the Drake faculty, Coach Ralph Glaze and the former champlon S parents.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-19
CHARLES REVIEWS TROOPS.
Austrian Emperor Sees Fighters or
 Isonzo and at Trieste.

London, Dec 19, a. m.-Em peror Charles of Austria has reviewed the Austrian armies on the Trieste front, according to a Reuters despatch from Amsterdam quoting a Vienna tele- gram The emperor, accompanied by General Borovich, commander of the Austrian forces on the Isonzo, first visited the troops on the line of that
New Britain herald., 1916-12-19

river and later went to Trieste, where he is reported to have received an en- thusiastic reception
 The notables were presented to the monarch in the government building and he addressed former Burgomaster Sandrinella in Italian. AfterWard he visited the troops on the Carso plateau.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-19
BRITAIN SEEKING
 $25,O0O,OOO LOAN
High Class Collateral to Be
 Offered for Cash

New York, Dec. 19.--Great Britain is preparing to float another large se- cured loan-$25O,0O0, ,00O or more-in the United States, according to in formation obtained on high banking authority. Informal negotiations, in of the banking world, have already been started by J. F. Morgan & Co.,, fiscal agents for the British Govern ment. It was admitted yesterday that the loan would be brought out shortly after New Years.
 Contrary to the general belief in the financial world, France will not participate in the new United King dom lOan It was stated positively yesterday that the loan would be made to Great Britain alone. Through an arrangement made some time ago, however, Great Britain made possi- ble the participation by France in the proceeds obtained by the British gov ernment has recently financed a large part of purchases here by France.
 Details of the new loan are still far from being worked out. It is known that the New York bankers are firmly against loan of exception ally large proportions. The last loan was for s30O,0OO,O00 and the former for $250, 100000. Both of these loans were secured and were entirely suc- cessful.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-19
No Trouble Anticipated.

Bankers do not think that the En- tente Allies will have any trouble in floating a new secured loan, provided it is backed by high class collateral
 It is not expected that the Federal Reserve Board will raise any objec-
Evening journal., 1916-03-30

Commission in carly autumn last and Isl
now hunting health in tho mountains,
living at Saranao Lake, y. Y. lie re-
ports Improvement and hopes a year
hence to stand in the ranks with his
comrades. We miss his genial presence
at our sessions and dcvoutly pray for
his recovery.
Mrs. Josephine Hunter. the widow of
the Rev. Thomas b. nunter, passed To-
her reward during this year and Joins
the company OF dear ones who went be-
fore.
What of the future for our church in
this city and vicinity. The day of lit
tie Wilmington has passed. The larger
Wilmington will probably include the
territory from below New Castle across
10 Newport, Marshallton and Rockland
and all Brandywine hundred 10 the
Pennsylvania line This city will be-
come a great industrial, commercial and
financial center, with an immense popu-
lation numbering a million in the next
century. The city will have great docks
on the Delaware river and foreign COM
merce will thrive. There is nothing more
certain written in the book of fate.
From her location Wilmington must
grow and in a few years have a conf
manding place among the commercial
cities on the Atlantic seaDOard. Some
of her industries are already the largest
on earth. As a church we should plan
comprehensively and wisely so as 10
command strategic positions as the
population grows. If we could acquire
and hold an acre of land for every
square mile Of this region, il would be
wise ecclesiastical craftsmanship and
would put ms in position TO advance the
Kingdom Of God in the coming years.
We have n line of churches either built
or projected from Wilmington TO Mar
Gus Hook, namely: HillTest, Bellefonte.
Mt. Pleasant, Holly Oak and Claymont.
and as the territory fills up with people,
they viii find us on the ground ready
to supply the Gospel Of Gods grace.
On the west Of Wilmington we have
Richardson Park. Elsmere. Brack Ex,
Cedars. Marshallton, Stanton and New
port. These churches promise to become
centers of usefulness TO a greater de-
gree in the near future, and will grow 10
be large and fourishing congregations
under the leadership of the Holy Spirit
and the fostering care of godly pastors
We need a Sunday school and church al
Yorklyn. Del. The matter should b,
taken up without delay. The writer hai
spent much time planning for larg'
future for our cause, and the record will
disclose how successful he has been.
Responsibilities of War.
There are wars and rumors Of wars
The world is on FIRE, and no man livinl
i can tell where It may spread and wheI
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year, and kingswood has added $50 for
next year, making the salary $3.50, and
the Rev. l.. NJ. Broadway is wanted for
another year.
This year has brought sorrow and
trouble into some of our parsonage
homes. Early in April. at his reception
in his church at Marshallton. Del, the
Rev. Wilmer Jaggard was stricken with
paralysis The attack came with start.
ling suddenness. Since then he has not
been able to preach or care for the
work. He is a brother beloved and has
a host Of friends. He has borne his
afiliction with the fortitudo and pa.
thence Of a saint, and his wife has main.
tanned courage and composure beauti.
ful 10 see. They viii make their homo
in Millsboro, Del The good people OF
Marshallton have been most consideratt
and helpful We shall ever pray for tn,
presence of God 10 be with them. They
deserve the best treatment the Confer
ence can give.
Deaths Heavy Hand.
Soon after Conference the Rev. vii
liam L. S. Murray took some months Of
for rest and recuperation. lie returned
and took up his work the later part o
August. The Rev. Adam Stengle sup
piled Epworth pulpit in the absence o
the pastor. Brother Murray continued
TO do his work until Saturday, Febru
ary 20, when shortly after o'clock il
the evening God called him from labol
20 reward. lie ceased 10 work and q
live at the same time. He was a goo,
man, full Of the Holy Ghost and faith, ,
good minister Of Jesus Christ, and hi
labors were crowned with success. Hi
loved ones have the memory of "A blesse,
husband aud father. He was loved by
his brethren in the ministry and by
hosts Of friends among the laity, an'
was one of the best known and highly
respected ministers Of our Church.
The Rev. j. H. Geoghegan has suf
fered the loss Of his father. He was
useful official in the church for man,
years.
The Rev. J. H. and r. r. Beauchaml
mourn the loss of one Of the best o
mothers, one of those old-style mothers
and her children rise up and call he
/ blessed.
January II the wife Of the Rev. c. n
Jones passed 10 her reward after an in
ness Of one week. She left her husban,
and three beautiful boys when the
needed her so much. She was an excel
lent wife and mother, and was yer,
popular in ali the churches where sh
labored with her husband. Our brothe
sits in the shadow of thiSgreat bereave
ment. May the comforts Of God chee
him in his desolation.
The Rev. William G. Koons was com
PEELED TO give up his work a. CORE
i spending secretary of the Endowmen
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IL may end. This fact solemnizes tho
thoughtful men Of al nations We fain
would ask why this cataclysm should
come and dolugc the world in bloodl No
answer occurs TO as better than the one
given by 81. james, who SAYS; "Mhencc
cometh wars and fightings among you
Come they not hence, nc answers, even
of your lusts that war IN your mcm-
hcrsW
We are not guililcss before God
Vice and crime abound In our land, and
unless our repentance shall be immedi-
ate and sincere, we are In danger of
punishment The wages of sin is death
The liquor traffic. with evils that fol-
low in its train; divorce laws, making
IL easy TO destroy coniugal ties; and
the injustice framed in statutes giving
one class OF persons advantages not en-
ioyed by ALL will call down upon us
the wrath Of Almighty God.
"These things hast thou done and
kept silence; thou thoughtest ] was al
together such an one as thyself; but
will reprove thee, and set them in order
before thine eyes. Now consider this
ye that forget God, lest I tear you in
pieces and there be none TO deliver"
Delaware three years ago reformed
her marriage laws, taking her place by
the side of the great States, New York,
New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and the
marriage mill with its infamy was ban
ished from our fair city, we hope never
10 return. Maryland is making an ef-
fort at this time 10 amend her law. and
we trust the Legislature will purge the
State of the evil.
Discusses Divorce.
Easy marriage and divorce is one of
the disgraces Of our civilization, and the
church should speak with no uncertain
sound. We want no trial marriages
and the State should protect society
from these lecherous persons who fiaunl
their shame shamelessly in the face OF
decency. Society in this country is al
most as corrupt as IL was in Rome il
the age Of the Caesars. There have beer
five hundred nineteen (5l9) divorce
cases in the courts of New Castl
county in the last six years. and iron
these court records we get a view O
public morals. Every minister "shoul
I cry aloud and spare not; for righteous
= ness exalteth a nation, but sin is re
proach to any people" Moral purit,
must be maintained if the nation woul
live. From all over the land comes IN
story Of the divorce evil Our court
are choked with cases of the kind, an'
the church must take her position as {
protector Of public morals and create
healthy public sentiment against thii
:. portentoua evil The growth of this
\ evil NAV be due in part at least 10 the
\ rapid increase Of wealth in our country
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evidence of power and reserve force in
an eminent degree. Our resident bishop
was at his best, and we dare say that
probably he never produced dccler inn
preston on his hearers. His words were
powerful and thrilling This day was a
fitting preparation for the union revival
campaign which began January ?, 1916.
under the leadership of the Rev. Milford
If. Lyon. This campaign continued
from January ? to February 20, incius-
i've. The total attendance has been cs-
timated at 10000. and the decisions
numbered about 5000. Our pastors and
churches took worthy part in the
work. and have shared in the spiritual
benefits of this great meeting.
As mass movement, the meeting
was impressive, vast congregations
nlled the tabernacle, the singing and
preaching deepened the impression made
upon the hearers and the coming for
ward Of many declaring their willing
ness to accept Jesus Christ as their
Lord and Saviour affected all who We're
present. IL was interesting to study
the crowd psychology. The meetings
from start 10 finish we're the greatest
demonstration that Wilmington ever
saw. and prove that religion is the most
popular subject that can be presented to
our people. The churches cooperating
in the campaign merged their identity
and with their pastors labored unset
fishly for the salvation of souls. This
fact. il seems TO me, Is most impressive
showing that in essentials we are one.
Some Of our churches have had blessed
revivals. notably Newark, Port Deposit
Elk Mills. Hockessin. Newark Union
Colora. Chester Bethel and Madeley
while at New Castle, though no great re.
vival demonstration has been seen, yet
the pastor informs me that more than
one hundred have been added 10 the
membership Of the church by letter and
FROM conversion. All our pastors have
labored faithfully and have been worthy
of the largest success.
Salaries Too Small
The salaries Of our pastors are toe
small No one of them in these days
should be paid less than first-class me
ehanics receive. We regret TO say som,
of these worthy. GOd-fearing men arr
not paid more than nod-carriers. As a
denomination, we ought TO be ashamed
of ourselves, and should repent, do bet
ter and remove the reproach at the
earliest possible moment. The follow
ing churches have increased salaries the
past year, namely Peuyyilie, sl00i
Delaware City. 500; New Castle, 500
Cherry Hill, $50; Elk Neck. $50; Ebe
nezer, $50; Hockessin S25; McCabe
5000; Goodman, $500; Grace, $500
making a total of 81 AS. Eastlake de
sircs to retain the services Of the Rev
w. W. Sharpe and will pay 81, 600 mex
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and TO the bad example set by the
wealthy class, some OF whom secure d.
vorecs and marry again the same day
before the sun goes down.
"lll fares the land. to fastening ills
prey,
When wealth aocumulates, and men de-
cay
We should never forget that the dy-
mamie OF destruction inhores in sin. and
sooner or later the individual aud the
nation shining will be involved in ruin.
There Is no escape from this universal
law in its application.
We commend the plan to observe
solf-denial week. The general commit
tee of Foreign Missions have called the
attention OF the church to week of
sclf-denial, April 1928. The world Is
surely stricken and needy and we
should willingly make sacrifice for
Jesus sake Ia help the suffering. We
trust the churches and pastors will OBJ
serve Passion Week self-denial.
The Rev. i. IL. Dashiell, the CORE.
spending secretary of our Conferences
Endowment Commission, is meeting
with a hearty response 10 his appeals
for funds We commend him and the
cause that he represents to all our
churches and people.
The church is prospering in the dis
trict. as our statistical reports will
show. Worthy pastors have labored
successfully during the year. while we
may not have the time and space to
mention their victories, we may say
their records are on high kept in God,
book of remembrance. II is fact
worthy Of note that our church is in tn.
best condition it has ever been in tn,
district. We have better church prop
erty, pay pastors larger salaries; w
have the largest Sunday schools in on
history, and the largest enrolment O
church members ever reported. and W
believe that for spirituality they viii
compare favorably with the past. an,
they are giving moro money for henevo
lences than at any other time. We have
4 reasons for gratitude when we review
the record. -.
In closing this report we would
\ thank God for the health which has en-
i abled Us TO do the work and carry the
i burdens of the year. We thank the
i brethren of the ministry for sympathy
\ and courtesy shown ". We thank the
\ lai+v If our churches for every KIND
mess extended. We thank the gentlemen
/ ~ the nress for their uniform. generous
ana UNQUALIFIED support; they have been
svmpathctic and helpful TO us, and wo
take this opportunity 10 express pub
Ielv our appreciation Of their services.
Respectfully submitted
L, L. HOEFECKER