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New Britain herald., 1916-06-14
TRADE SCHOOL IS REVELATION TO MANY
Hundreds of Visitors See Pupils Engaged in Productive Work

Over 400 New Britain people took advantage of the opportunity to in- spect the State Trade Shop in the
 Vocational High school building last evening. Inspection of the various departments which were in operation during the evening between z and
 5 clock was under the supervision or Everett D. Packard, the present director of the school. A number of the boy pupils acted as ushers and escorted the visitors from depart ment to department. Following the Inspection the visitors adjourned to the hall on the upper floor where they were welcomed by Principal a1ouis F. Slade. MT. Packard gave a short talk on the aims and accom- piishments of the trade school and introduced the department heads who in turn explained the work under their direction.
 The trade school, which in August will be turned over to the city and operated as a Vocational High school, is housed in the eastern half of the new structure, both the basement and upper floors being used. That the work as carried on under state direc- tion will be continued on the same lines by the city is assured The cur riculum now include pattern making, ; both wood and metal, machine shop work, plumbing. printing, mechanical and architectural drawing, carpentry, dressmaking and sewing. An elec- -frical course is being planned and . will be starte din the fall.
 , All Practical Work.
 
 more properly shop, for it is con- ducted as far as possible as a real manufacturing establishment, found the pupils engaged on serious tasks, much of it order work for customers In the wood patterns department the boys were working on difficult and painstaking work, which is later to be used in the making of real ma chinery. Wood patterns for gears lathe parts, drill presses and numer- ous other parts of machinery were seen in process of construction, the pupils working from their own draw ings in many instances.
 In the machine shop on the base ment floor at the east side of the building one saw nothing relating to the school room. On the contrary the long room is studded with lathes, drills and other machinery to be found in manufacturing plant Nearly forty boys and young men were engaged in the construction of machinery turning, boring, gear cut ting, filing and fitting. Visits to the print shop, drafting room, plumb ing, shop revealed similar conditions, everywhere the pupils being engaged on actual work. The sight was a, revelation to a majority of the visi- tors who had little or no idea of the work being accomplished.
 A trip to the dressmaking and sewing department revealed dozen young women at tables cutting, stitch- ing and embroidering All were en- gagged on order work with which the department is nearly swamped at the present time. Examination of the finished work proved conclusively that the, garments were in reality f1n- fshed and salable goods, we'll worth
New Britain herald., 1916-06-14
CAVE FAREWELL DANCE

The A. D. S. club gave a far dance at their club room last
 ming in honor of Lawrence Mar who is soon to leave for his
 home at Hamilton, ontario. ! and dancing were enjoyed and ol half of the club members Sidns Dixon presented a gold stick pl MT. Warwick, who responded tn ing the club members for theil membrance and wishing them h' ness and prosperity for the futur
New Britain herald., 1916-06-14
BANDITS KILL POLICEMAN
Shoot Officer to Death and Wound His Companion After Sensational Hold up of Automobile Party.

Chicago, June 1.-Two automobile bandits shot Herman Malow, a motor cycle policeman, to death and serl- ously wounded his companion, Police man Thure Linde, after spectacular hold-up in a western suburb early to- day.
 The bandits, driving a stolen car, had held up an automobile party, talk ing jewelry and money amounting to $2.200. They escaped.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-14
THE 1916 "PROM"

All is in readiness for the 1916 Prom" which will be held In the high school gymnasium Friday eve ning The gym will be tastefully decorated with red and gold by the Eddy company and Lynch's orch estra will furnish the music. The patrons and patronesses are: MT. and Mrs Louis P. Slade, MT. ana Mrs. Mar shall F. Davis, Misses Wired Weld, Mary Ward, Margaret Sclte-r and MIL lie McAuley
New Britain herald., 1916-06-14
BIRMINGHAM MAY RESIGN.

Thomas M. Birmingham, who was last night appointed a regular pa trolman, may not accept, it is said. Birmingham is employed at the North x Judd factory and his employers are said to have induced him to remain in their employ. As vet however he has not notified the chief of police of his intentions.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-14
NORMAL SCHOOL GRADUATION.

The graduation exercises Of state Normal School will be held IhufsoaE, June 22, at o'clock Tn the schnol auditorium. The address to the graduates will be delivered py Hon. Henry c. Morrison, state superlhtend- ent of the New Hampshire puollc Nschools. Howell Cheney of Manches- ter, member of the Connecticut state board of education, will present the diplomas.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-14
PERSISTENT RUM
 OF STOCK INCRE
North & Judd Increase
 Stock Quarter of MilliC
Persistent and seemingly we'll

rerslStent ana seemingly Well ed rumors are afoat among t F. kers and in financial circles ing a proposed capital stock at the North & Judd factory concern is now capitalized at k 900 and is doing an enormouA ness. Rumor has it that thN will be increased to $1,250,0H the stockholders will be given B portunity to subscribe to the S sue at the ratio of one for A par, which is $25.00.
 H. e. Noble, vice president company, when asked this afz concerning the rumors stated [ action has yet been taken "a board of directors, so he is at this time to make any statement. He admitted howeva he is fully aware of the many rumors concerning the stock ir1
 It was stated on what mightl to be good authority this afI that the directors are to meJ very short time and possibly E or within a few days, send x ters to the stockholders them of this contemplated acl This concern is now one
 busiest in New Britain and t|
 large demand for the Std shrewd investors who look forI
 prices and a stock dividend case the proposed stock diviJ declared it is said that the std not fall much and if by ch| should drop to 10 or less if wl a decidedly cheap investmeyI would be quickly absorbed. company has already had severj war orders and recently sec,l contract from the United Statl 1, ernment. It's business Is b| and will be for at least thl eighteen months. tt..s
 The regular meeting will Il in July. 
 Today there was considerabl| ing in the stock and it was from 112 1-2 to 115 with sales 1-2 and 114.
 Billings & Spencer GainiI Another so-called local stock gaining steadily is Billings & S of Hartford. The directors hg| cared a regular dividend of cent. and an extra dividend od cent payable July 1. This
 the stock on regular 20 peI basis and the market is ruling with sales as high as 1O9. J quotations were 108-1O9, the having gained over ten points last few days. The low capital of this concern is said to be an1 reason for the high valuation stock.
 Bristol Brass Firm.
 Stockholders of the Bristol company have until June % f scribe to the new stock fsst $37.50 per share, one for ever shares held. The fractional are being sold freely. Fra, shares of the American Silve tribution must be evened u month as we'll. Today Bristol is quoted 67-69 with the rigbt ing at 7 3-8-7 5-S. American is 27-29.
 Other Stock Quotations.
 Scovill Manufacturing cor was decidedly strong today anal ed five points, selling at 59| Standard Screw was more quie sold 8 little lower than yesterd| 340-345. Other quotations f| Bristol Brass. 67-69; Bristol Rights, 7 3-S-7 5-S; American 27-29; American Brass, 296-29S lings & Spencer, 10s-109; Colt: $50; Eagle Lock, 6S-71; La Frary & Clark, 7o-71 1-2; Ma 2S6-2sS; Niles, Bement. 174-176; North &Judd, 112 l.. Scovill Manufacturing, 590,595: dard Screw, 340-345. Stanley v S5-S7; New Britain Machine. Peck. Stow X Wilcox, 34-36: 90-92; Am IT n rdyara 19R 1.o12Q
New Britain herald., 1916-06-14
BURGLARS MAKE GooD Ih1A A"

Torrington, June 14,-The summer home of MT. and Mrs. Albert Volioe'- muhl on North street, Lltchneio' Wao broken into Monday night ana @'uo worth of silverware was taken, It ,s helieved the burglars effected an entrance through a window on the first floor.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-14
TO END SHIP COLLISIONS.

London, June IT, 2:15 D. m.-An- nouncement was made today that Will liam Marconi will bring out shortly a. new device which should put an end to danger of collisions between ships and darkness or fog. It is described as a simple contrivance, easily in stalled, which will be operated from the bridge of the ship.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-14
KING IS CONFIDENT

Bridgeport, June 14.-Before leav- ing this city for New York today to call on Charles E. Hughes, John T. King, Connecticut republican natio. i. al committeeman, said he was posi- tive that Col Roosevelt would support the republican ticket to his utmost.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-14
BRITISH NAVAL LOSS

Berlin, June IA, via wireless to Say ville.-The losses of the British Navy during the war are placed by Ger man newspapers at more than 6o0,- 900 tons.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-14
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Miss Anna Lardner.

The funeral of Miss Anna Lardner will be held from St. Mary's church at Q o'clock tomorrow morning Inter- ment will be in the new Catholic cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-14
BISHOP O'CALLAHAN DEAD

Cork, Ireland, June IA, 3:20 D. m- The Most Rev. Thomas A. O'Callahan. Roman Catholic bishop of Cork, died today. He was born in Cork in 1899.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-14
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.
Mrs. Scripture Gives Party in Honor
 of Miss Pauline $. Riley.

Announcement of the engagement of Miss Pauline s. Riley daughter or Mrs. Carrie I. Riley of Berlin, to Nor man E. Bigelow, assistant manager Of Woolworth & Co.'S Hartford store, was made this afternoon at party given in honor of Miss Riley by her sister Mrs Albert N. Scripture of z 4 Garden street.
 The house was tastefully decorated for the event, the color scheme being pink and white. On entering the din- ing room the guests saw suspended over the table a large white wedding bell to which were attached white ribbons Each guest drew a ribbon and brought to view at the end a pair of hearts bearing the names of Miss Riley and MT. Bigelow. Roses and cut flowers adorned the dining room where a delightful collation was served.
 The guests included Mrs E. c. Bige- low of Hartford, Mrs. Carrie l. Riley of Berlin, Mrs Otis M. Scripture, Mrs. Herbert S. Woods, Mrs. Kenneth Hoff- man, Mrs. Hilton Bigelow, Mrs. Frank o. Scripture and the Misses Ethel Swain, Jessie Wightman, Harriet Smith of Hartford, Nina Blair, Jessie Thomas, Mary Hall, Hazel Andrews, Emily Cone, Lista Lincoln, Florence Webster and Ruth Wells. '
 w. w. Marshall of Stanley street left today for Boston where he will meet his daughter, Miss Ruth Mar shall, tonight. He will accompany her home from Hilton academy.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-14
A SPORT SUIT AND A BUSINESS
 SUIT IN ONE,

A young man designed this model a young man who wanted a smart business suit for work, and an easy, 1comy sport suit for his play
 See how he made the back-full without freakishness; shapely, stylish. Then note the front-perfectly suit able for office or street wear.
 This is one of the popular H. O. P. styles for this summer.
 $14.9S to $3O.OO.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-14
FINANCIAL NEWS
OVERLAND SLUMPS
 26 POINTS IN NIGHT
Hitch in Merger Plans Is Believed
 to Be Cause

New York, June 14.-Wall St., 10:30 a. m.-The noteworthy feature of todays early trading was the overnight decline of 26 points in Willys- Overland to 279, due to re- ports of hitch in the consolidation of which that company was to form one of the chief. constituents. Other motor issues were heavy in sympathy. Elsewhere changes inclined to mod crate irregularity, with a fair per- centage of advances over losses. Gen. eral Electric.rose a point, with a sim liar gain for Beet Sugar, which es- tablished the. new record of 90 7-S. New York, Chicago and St. Louis (Nickel Plate) featured the rails, ad- vancing 1 IA, and coppers also were strong.
 Close--Metal stocks and some spe- cialties made further progress later, with general strength in rails. The closing was irregular.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-14

New York Stock Exchange quota tions furnished by Richter & Co, members of the New York Stock Ex- change Represented by E. w. Eddy.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
NO EXCUSE FOR HIGH
 COST OF ANTHRACITE
No Real Shortage in New York, Prosecutor An-
 nOUnceS.

New York, Dec. 11.-The federal governments inquiry into the high cost of living began here today with tigation of the coal business. Similar investigations will be made in Chica- go, Detroit, Toledo and Cincinnati These inquiries will be interlocking and will exchange information.
 According to Frank M. Swa cker special prosecutor representing the departm ent of justice, the governm ent already has discovered that there has been no real shortage in the supply of anthracite coal at this port and no warrant for the high prices charged by some dealers.
 The committees appointed by Gov ernor Whitman and Mayor Mitchell to seek remedies for the high cost of food will meet this afternoon at the office of George w. Perkins, who Is chairman of both organizations.
 Tt is our object,' said MT. Perkins, "to conduct an inquiry along the broadest lines A definite plan of ac- tion will be announced in a few days.'
 Chicago, Dec. 11.-Three separate investigations into the cost of food stuffs are under way here today. The executive committee of the National Retail Grocers' association has as one of the chief purposes for meeting, &C., cording to Frank B. Connolly of San Francisco, president of the associa- ton, to find means for disciplining food speculators.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
DOCTORS IN GRAFT NET.
Physicians Accused of Sharing Profit of Milk Concerns for Securing Gus toners Among Their Patients.

New York, Dec. 11.-Names of doc) tors sharing commissions from miiA companies in return for getting traa1 for them among their patients VIII pt made available for the Wicks investiI gating committee, it was annouhcsY here today by John J. Dillon, stat1 commissioner of foods and markets
 The committee has been taking eV'I dence in regard to the part played raising the cost of milk by paymentI made to apartment house janitors and others for soliciting trade amoni tenants. and in this line the committed has been informed that certain phyl sicians also share in the so-called graft" The committee made planI today to take further evidence on thiI phase of the matter.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
MODERN LADY GODIVA.

Becoming alarmed over the non- appearance of her husband at the time expected, Mrs. Paul Kowalski of Elm and Smalley streets set forth in search of him shortly after 1 o'clock this morning. Barefooted, scantily dressed and carrying a scantily dress ed infant, her emi-hysterical actions attracted attention and Charles Leo nard of 335 Elm street telephoned to Sergeant T. M. Hertlng at police headquarters. Policeman Gustav Hellberg was detailed to investigate. He found Kowalski working over- time at the North & Judd factory and unaware Of his wifes anxiety Mrs. kowalski was informed of Pauls saf- ety and expressed much relief.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
GREEK MESSAGE TO .
 BERLIN IS CAUGHT
Constantine Sends Wireless to Ger many-Rcvollltion in Cyclades-
 British Note Goes Tomorrow

London, Dec. II, 1:30 D. m.-Tele- grams received here today from Ath- ems say that a revolution has broken out in the Cyclades, a group of Greek islands in the Aegean sea.
 The Greek battleship Hydra, which is under the control of the Entente al lies, has intercepted the Greek ad vices, say wireless messages from King Constantine addressed to Berlin.
 All the Greek communities in Egypt it is added have renopnced their al- legiance to King Constantine.
 The latest reports from Athens say that the note of the Entente gov ernments to Greece is ready and will undoubtedly be presented tomorrow. The note will be short, in the nature of a preliminary to a second note, which will contain more detailed de- mands
 It is indicated that the demands on Greece may require complete demob- ilization of army, restoration of con- trol by the Entente over the post, tel egraphs and railways, and release of the imprisoned Venizelists.
 Large numbers of Allied nationals continue to leave Athens.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
DRIVE ON LIQUOR
 TRAFFIC IN CONN.
Legislature to Be Asked to Adopt Dry Amendment and to Per-
 init Women to Vote.

Hartford, Dec. 11.-An amendment to the state constitution to prohibit the liquor traffic and legislation to give women the right to vote on the license question will be urged upon the 1917 legislature by the prohibi- tion forces in the state, it was an- nounced today by E. l.. G. Hohenthal, the state chairman of the prohibi- tion party.
 ''The allied temperance forces of Connecticut,' the announcement says, twill hold a meeting at the Young Mems Christian association building here on December 12 to consider plans for vigorous activity in behalf of the measures referred to and other legislation which may be approved at the meeting"
 The officers of the organization are: President, E. l.. G. Hohenthal, South Manchester; secretary, Hugo Cedar holm, Waterbury; treasurer, F. c. BidWell, Bloomfield.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
NO MEAT FAMINE
 DANGER, IS REPLY
Superintendent of Health Denies Statements of Butchers That
 Slaughter House Is Too Strict.

Despite the reported complaint of two local butchers made to State Cat tie Commissioner Hyde last week, there is no meat shortage in New Britain due to the stringent slaughter house rules of the health departmen ent, according to Superintendent T. Eben Reeks.
 According to informatio given Dr. Reeks, two local butchers visited the cattle commissioner and complained that the rules of the health depart ment governing the slaughter of beef were so stringent that it was hard to have beef accepted and as a result there is danger of a meat famine here.
 pr. Reeks has conducted an inVes- tigation of his own and says that other butchers have told him that never before have so many beeves been slaughtered here as since the health department took over its su- pervision. The report of the slaugh- ter inspector, which will be read at the health board meeting tomorrow afternoon, will show that during the past month 260 head of cattle have been slaughtered. Dr. Reeks states that previously the average number slaughtered in a month was about 100, showing that the statements of the two com blaming butchers were mislead ding
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
NOTICES ON FIRE
 ESCAPES RECEIVED
Owners of Buildings About Center of City Advised to Make SatiS-
 factory Changes.

SA1&shStS.
 It is understood that a large num- Der of owners of business blocks and buildings about the center of the city are in receipt of letters from the building inspectors office advising structures Sare not in compliance with the law and requesting satisfactory changes.
 During the past two weeks Building Inspector Arthur N Rutherford and Fire Chief Robert M Dame have been seen on several tours of inspection about the city and it is as a result of these trips that the notices have been sent, it is believed. It is said that twenty y-ive or thirty building owners have been notified that changes must be made, either by altering present exits or fire escapes, by installing new fire escapes or by having outside doors open outward.
 Building Inspector Rutherford is on-committal on the matter, but fire escape laws are and it is up to him to see that they are obeyed. He de- clined to state who the alleged vio- lators are, or where he had ordered escapes, explaining that if there is any infraction of these laws he feels sure the owners will at once try to remedy matters. If they do not it will be time enough to give out names when the prosecuting authorities take charge. he says.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
FILE OUT IN SAFETY.
Children Leave Waterbury School Il
 Good Order.

Waterbury, Dec. Hire was dis covered in St. Joseph's parochia1 school on John street today whila there were about 200 children, nonl of them more than six years old, id the building. Guided by the Catholia sisters who are the teachers, the chill dren, without waiting to get theil wraps. filed out of the smoke filled building in perfect order.
 The fire was in the basement of thu building, which was formerly used al a church The damage was slight 4 match dropped by one of the childrcI caused the blaze. -..N
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
Squadrons Reported Slaughtered.

Petrograd, Dec. II, via London, 1:45 p. m.-After being pressed back by the Teutonic forces on the front @etst of Ploechti the Rumanians made an attack yesterday and regained their positions, the war office an- nounced today.
 The stand made by the retreating Ruman1an army east of Ploechti in eastern Wallachia, resulted in the < driving back of the Teutonic forces a kuSistance of several kilom eters, &C., wording to Petrograd despatch re- layed in a wireless message from Rome today.
 In the course of the Rumanian at tack two hostile squadrons are said to have been annihilated.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
FOR BETTER PROTECTION.
Utilities Commission to Require Gate
 Tenders of Good Health.

Hartford Dec 11.-It was intin1ated at the office of the public utilities com mission in the capitol today that dras- tic measures would be undertaken to secure better protection of the public at railroad crossings. Recent fatal- ties at Stafford and New Britain were particularly in mind.
 Chairman Higgins said the com mission would issue an order to the effect that the physical condition of men assigned to guard crossings must be good.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
Russians Fall to Crack German Ring

Berlin, Dec. II, lBy wireless to sayville).-strong forces of Russians yesterday again attacked the Teuton troops to the north of Tartar Pass In the Carpathians, in the Bystritza sector northeast of the Gyergyo moun- ta1ns- and on both sides of the Trotus valley in western Rumania but with h2ut success, says today's German of Wclal statement,
 The pursuit by Field Marshall Von Mackensen's troops of the retreating Hunanlan armies continues in spite or pouring rain and the destruction or prldges' At places some resistance was met, the statement adds, and this mas how been broken. Several thou and more Rumanians were taken TsSsoner.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-11
FRENCH DESTROYER SUNK
WarshiD Said to Have Been in Col Iision With British Transport Fifth Accident of Its Kind.

Berlin, Dec. Ii, by wireless to Say viIle-The Overseas News Agency says:
 "German newspapers state that the French destroyer Yatagan, sunk in collision with British transport, is the fifth French destroyer lost in this way during the war;
 No previous report has been re- ceived of the sinking of this vessel. She was a vessel of 307 tons displace- 1nent, laid down in 1900. She was armed with one 9-pound gun, six g. hound and two torpedo tubes.