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New Britain herald., 1916-05-04

ments will be constructed and re- Eibrary Whist.
 The final night of the whist tourna- ment for the benefit of the Peck Memorial Library was held last night with a fair sized crowd present. The winners were Miss Adele Murray, Mrs. Harry Chapman, Henry Deming and Harold Upson. While the affair did not prove the financial success hoped for, it is expected a neat sum will be realized.
 Boy Scouts to Hike.
 Under the leadership of Scoutmas- ter s. A. Fiske. Berlin Troop No. i. Boy Scouts of America will leave for a hike to Avon tomorrow morning The scouts will bring all their par aphenalia and will camp for the night on the farm of E. F. Miller of that place. The return trip will be made Saturday.
 To Observe "Officers Night
 "Oficers' Night will be observed at the next meeting of Berlin Grange, which will be held May 16. A pro- gram of exceptional merit is being arranged for by the committee, but the numbers are being kept secret and will not be divulged to anyone until the evening in question. However, those to participate will hold a re- hearsal next Monday evening, and the committee promise it will be the best event of the season.
 Women's Aid Supper.
 The Womens Aid society of the Berlin Congregational church will serve the final church supper of the season tomorrow evening at ' o'clock. Plans are being made for very attractive menu and the general pub lie is cordially invited to attend.
 Briefs.
 Charles Warren, Rev. S. A. Fiske and B. w. Mildrum went to Bark hamstead yesterday by auton obile to capture string of trout. They did what they desired and returned with a string that would make Izaak Wal ton turn over in his grave with jea1- ousy. could he but see it. There will be a preparatory to communion service at the Berlin Congregational church this evening" Court Mattebessett, F. of A. will meet this evening.
 1 Midweek prayer meeting will be held at the Kensingt Congregation al church this evening.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-04
KEEP THE KIDNEYS VI
Health is Worth Saving, and New Britain People Knov
 HnxH fn Save Tf

Many New Britain people take lives in their hands by neglectir kidneys when they know these need help. Weak kidneys are re sible for a vast amount of suf and i'll health-the slightest de
 dangerous. Use Doan's KidneJ a remedy that has helped thou of kidney sufferers. Here is a| Britain citizens recommendation
 Mrs. A. Cowlam, 84 John St. Britain, says: II have had md less trouble for years from ml neys and at times I had severe E in my back and sides. Deans < ney Pills did me a great deal ofI The pain and soreness was sod moved and I felt much bettef
 Price soc at all dealers. simply ask for a kidney remedA Doan's Kidney Pills-the samd Mrs Cowlam had. FosterMI Go. Props, Buffalo, N. '.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-04
HELMET FOR U. s. MARINES. Ihis Country May Adopt Protection
 Against ShraDnel

Philadelphia, Pa, May "A strong steel helmeet, such as is worn by the armies of France and Ger snrapnel fire, mak be adopted by tthe United States Marine Corps shortly
 Models of several lightweight styles of steel helmet, claimed by the manu- lecturers to be absolute protection against the shrapnel missiles, have been submitted to Marine Corps officers stationed in this city, for their approval.
 At present no branch of the United States fighting forces is equipped With this life-saving device.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-04

Whiting street, are spending a months visit with relatives in New York City.
 An anniversary mass of requiem was celebrated in St. Matthew s church in Forestviile this morning for Michael Walsh
 Edward Conlon and Charles Smith have gone to Chicopee Falls, Mass, where they have secured employment in intuition factory.
 John Fitzgerald has returned to his home on West Main street after spending the winter in research work for the state. He has accepted a position with the Ameisite company at White Oak and will begin his duties Monday.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-04
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At a Court of Probate hold New Britain within and for thI trict Of Berlin. in the Count Hartford and State of Connectid the 3rd day of May. A. D.. 19I Present, Bernard F. Gaffney judge.
 On motion of Anna Kohler q New Britain, as executrix of tli will and testament of Paul Cab of Britain, within said distrit ceased.
 This court doth decree tn months be allowed and limitt the creditors of said estate to their claims against the same executriX and directs that notice be given of this order by Using in a newspaper publisI said New Britain, and having a lation in said district, and by Il a copy thereof on public sign I said town of New Britain, near4 place where the deceased last
 BERNARD F. CAPTIVE
 Jul
New Britain herald., 1916-05-04
Rifle Telephone Till and Leave
 Parts at BeCkley Quarry
WESTFIELD STATION, TOO
G4sETA@1 Committee Trying To Get Thomas FssH
 Reilly To Speak Memorial Day 'Tabs" Observe Sixteenth Anniyer- sghtA
 sary-AII Aboard For New Haven.

- That the work of the burglars, who visited Westfield and East Berlin last night may be that of an organized gang. is the belief of many citizens. Tn the former place the building was footed, the exact amount garnered be- ing unknown. The job in East Ber- !, lin seems to be the work of experts. A small square hole was cut in the door and a hand was reached in and the lock turned to permit entrance. The ticket department was not touched, but the Gray telephone was ripped off the wall and the instru- ment and box carried away It was carried to the Beckley quarry, where it was rif1ed and thrown on the Q, ground. Evidently, the doer of the act had very small hand, for many citizens were unable to reach through the egress.
 Up to noon time the telephone au- thorities had made no formal com plaint to the local police officials, but the latter are looking for a clue. It Is not known whether it was the work of one man or a gang, as no clue of any sort has been found as yet. The amount of money received is thought to be small.
 MeUlOr1dl Ddy tidIS.
 The various committees in charge of the Memorial Day observance are very busy these days preparing for the event. The committee on speak CTS is endeavoring to secure ex- Con- gressman Thomas Reilly of Meriden for the principal speaker. An invita- tiOn was sent to MT. Reilly last night and it is hoped he will consent tC come here Robert Ritchie and Miss Rose Kiniry of the Kensington Gram mar school will participate in the pro- gram, the former reciting Lincoln's Gettysburg address and Miss Kinry will recite Francis Miles Finch's "The Blue and the Gray" Both of these selections are part of the regular school curriculum and consequently there will be no need for rehearsa on the part of either speaker.
 Preparations are nearing completion for the annual ball of the Sons o1 Veterans association which will be held in the town hall tomorrow eve hing. The committee met last night and decorated the hall in part. The walls have been covered with a pro- fusion of American flags and appro- priate1y draped. Tn the center a huge "Old Glory is suspended from the ceiling. The decorations will be com pIeted today and the hall will present very beautiful appearance for the ball. This is an annual affair and generally draws the biggest crowd ot any social event and there is every reason to believe this years will com pare favorably with any, which has
New Britain herald., 1916-05-04

As a great many children oB Hill have measles and are q1E tined, thus keeping other childrA A the family out of school, sorA the boys have pitched tents an
 living in them so they may
 lowed to go to school, on one E tents is the sign Measles RefuA
New Britain herald., 1916-05-04

suit of the outlaws. He has not given up hope, however, and he expects that his division may be ordered to cross at any time.
 He is still located at West Hachita in New Mexico. In his last letter he says '"There isn't much doing along the border now, although the troops
New Britain herald., 1916-05-04

merriment for the little ones. little guests departed with thanks and much praise for charming little hostess.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-04

The entertainment given evening in the Congregational chapel by the boys of the Ch Endeavor, needed them $30.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-04
Maple Hill

The Newington Grange worked the first and second degree Tuesday even ing and on Thursday evening May g the third and fourth degree will be worked followed by a banquet.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-04

 ing and on Thursday evening May g the third and fourth degree will be worked followed by a banquet.
 The Woman's Literary cub met this afternoon with Mrs. T. S. Coggswell. The ladies had the pleasure of hear ing Miss Bessie Accleman, Fellow of the Royal Scottish Geographical so- ciety, the only woman to be so hon. ored. Miss June Crowley of Hart ford gave several very pleasing selec- tions on the cello. Mrs. Coggswell was assisted by Mrs. Rempp, Mrs Bracket, Mrs. Proudman and Mrs. DOane.
 Miss Edna Clark entertained the Delta Sigma club Saturday evening, when two of it's members were given 8 miscellaneous shower, Miss Chris tine Antz of Hartford who is soon to marry. pr. w. +. Norton of New Britain, and Miss Nellie Porter who's cement has been announced to Everett BidWel of Glastonbury
 George Slater of Vivian street has purchased a touring car
 The Eunoean society will meet Fri day afternoon at 2:3O o'clock, with Mrs. Rowe at the Center. It will be a ten cent social. Each lady is asked to bring some article for her sewing that she will contribute toward the fair next fall.
 Miss Myrtle Nordstrom was brides maid at the wedding of her cousin, Miss Esther Larum of New Haven, Saturday evening.
 J. c. Moody has purchased new touring car.
 Burritt Root of Massa chusetts In stitute of Technology is spending a few days at his home on Golf street.
 William Buell. has returned to Syra- cuse university to resume his studles
 Mrs. Alvin Lamb entertained at cards Friday afternoon at her home. Mrs. T. Coggswell won the prize.
 Mrs. John Blair of New York spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. l.. l.. Clark of Thompson street.
 The Boy Scouts have reported that they inspected 425 yards in town dur ing cleanup week. Stanley Wells and George W Hanbury have been appointed to judge the best essays. The school Children are writing on the Ely As a Menace to Health.
 Miss Edith Gilmartin. who is teacher at the Elm Hill school, is i'll with measles.
 Miss Beatrice Slater entertained eighteen of her friends this after noon in honor of her tenth birthday. The house was beautifully decorated with pink snap dragons. After the games and several musicals selections, dainty refreshm were served. the most interesting part being a Jack Horner pie which furnished much
New Britain herald., 1916-05-04
Boys New Spring Wash Suits In Bigger Variety Than
 Ever


  striped Billy Boy Tommy Tucker Oliver Twist and ddy  REASONABLE dependable We have
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New Britain herald., 1916-05-04

preceded. Many tickets have been sold and a neat sum is assured from the venture. The proceeds will be used for the expenses of the Memorial Day observance. Music will be fur nished by the Phoenix Orchestra and Professor William R1tchie will act as promoter
New Britain herald., 1916-05-04

Mrs. John Blair of New York spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs l.. l.. Clark of Thompson street
New Britain herald., 1916-05-04

Mrs. Alvin Lamb entertained at cards, Friday afternoon at her home. Mrs. T. Coggswell won the prize.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-04
All Makes of STORAGE BATTERIES

Exchanged and Repaired. Large stock of Tires, new and seconds Expcri- enced men for tire repairing.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-04

William Buell. has returned to Syra cuse university to resume his studies
New Britain herald., 1916-05-04

Miss Edith Gilmartin. who is teacher at the Elm Hill school, i'll with measles.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-04

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New Britain herald., 1916-05-04

The Boy Scouts have reported that they inspected 425 yards in town dur ing cleanup week. Stanley Wells and George W. Hanbury have been appointed to judge the best essays. The school Children are writing on the "Fly As a Menace to Health
New Britain herald., 1916-05-04

George Slater of Vivian street has purchased a touring car.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-04

Burritt Root of Massa chusetts h. stitute of Technology is spending a few days at his home on Golf street.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-04

The Eunoean society will meet Fri day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with Mrs. Rowe at the Center. It will be a ten cent social. Each lady is asked to bring some article for her sewing that she will contribute toward the fair next fall
New Britain herald., 1916-05-04

Miss Myrtle Nordstrom was brides maid at the wedding of her cousin Miss Esther Larum of New Haven Saturday evening.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-04

ments will be constructed and re- pairs will be necessary to the flooring.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-22
Our Army And Navy
 Blind ]" Says Hawley

Dec1axfMg that the Unfted States ArnW and navy are blind. Allan R. Hawley. president of the Aero Club Of America, points to the record bNeadng Chicago to New York flight of M1as Ruth Law and other great Htxides recently shown in the devalop- EnefH of astatdon here as an fnAiea- ton tiaat -eyasr for the e0untryes d&sffng forces are now Asai1azsls.
 .The dsvelornaNsat. however, has been through Drtwate< enterprise. and he Saad the faiaara of the government to increase its aerial foreAs was a, >naenace to our na41onal seoHfdAx.~
 We Lack z,AON aeroplanes. a dozsn Atxixtb1es and 12S kite ha1l0ons for observation work. We lack them as needed na&5Ona1 defenees and to place tiads county aerially where it be- 1Ongs." said H&wley.
 'Wiaide half dozen other countries have between 2.O00 and LOCO ayiators each, and twice as many aeropaanes, Osr army and navy combined have Dniy about 100 hyaag Hen.
 < A'In these days of traas-At7antic Sabmaxines eyes for OHF navy gre ab- sOtAteiy necessary. A chazf of aerial stations should be established HRFoHsh0sat the country. Each of our n coast sz@va1 districts should have . Htakt0ns
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-22

and she had the discretion not to make her ostentation national scan dal.
 AS a soldier, the Emperor was be- loved of his army. In a crushing reverse by the French at Solferino. he suffered such humiliation that he is said to have wished to die with his men that he stood motionless in the fire of a battery hoping to be struck down. But none of his reverses made him any the less popular at home.
 In recent years he interrupted his winter rides, but each spring found him on horseback again and he at tended the army manoeuvres to the last. In the field he was the embod- iment of indefahgable energy. Three or four horses a day he would wear out riding in a gallop to the foremost front of reserve and from wing to wing to acQuaint himself with the last tactical details.
 His popularity reached beyond the army. He was truly the idol of his people and especially at Vienna. His tall, gaunt figure was familiar to ev- cry Viennese He rode through the streets unguarded, lowing to the sal utations of his loving people. If 1t became known that he was to leave the city, a crowd would congregate to see him drive by. He was inn perial yet democratic. and for years he held weekly audiences with the common people at which any one of his subjects could appeal to him the fighting of a wrong.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-22
Austrian Emperor
 Lived Life of Woe

The death of Francis Joseph is a remarkable climax to the long list of tragedies in the Hapsburg family--a list unparalleled in any other reigning house in Europe. He dies in the midst of the worlds greatest war. which he himself largely brought about by his determination to avenge the act of assassination of his heir, the Archduke Francis Ferdinand, as the result of an alleged Serbian con- spiracy. while on a state visit to Bes- mia on June 28, 1914,
 Francis Joseph was S6 years old at the time of his death. He was born August IS, 1880. He was only nine teen years of age when he ascended the throne of Austria, upon the abdi- cation of his uncle, Ferdinand T., De- cenaber 2, 1S48, making his active reign extend over period of 6S years, all but the fi~et twenty of which he was also A',r1t@'c King of Hungary It is dol'l''" hat if in all history there has bee: an active, authenticat- ed reign that was longer. Tradition says 8 Pharaoh ruled for 99 years and there is the more credible tn- stance of Rameses IT. Seostris of the Greeks, whose Fstgn is reputea to have eoyersd s7 years. But in re-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-22
PARIS PAPER FLAYS
 RECORD OF EMPEROR

Paris, Nov. 22.-Although no ofiiciai confirmation of the death of Emperor Francis Joseph had been received in Paris early this morning. the press generally accepted the news as au- thentic. In their comment the news papers are merciless. The Matin says:
 "The sinister old man who for 6S years wore the double crown dfsap- pears too soon, notwithstanding his years. But the spectre of punishment must P ve haunted his later days If this man, so monstrously indifferent, was accessible to any feeling what ever-this man who was the cause of the worst catastrophes heaped by fate on his family and his country. The irony of fate! If he had disappeared from the scene three years sooner ths world would have forgotten his caicu- lating cowardice, his ferocious egotism. his hypocricy, and would have remem- bered only the private and public mis- fortunes which marked almost all the years of his reign, without reflecting that these misfortunes were all de- served. He would perhaps have been
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-22
ANNIVERSARIES
 or RING BATTLES

ID was eighteen years ago tonight that New York fans witnessed the great ffasee between Jim Cerbett and Tom Sharkey. Fhe bout was staged at the Lenox A. c. in Harlem on Nov 22, 1898, and it aroused international interest. At the beginning of the ninth round Cerbetts second jhmped into the ring, and in consequence the referee awarded the bout to Sharkey on a fouI. The result was a great disappointment to the big mob of fans who had dug up in the neighbor- hood of s47,0o0 to see the rookus. "Gentieman Jim" retired from the ring after that fiaseo, but he tried to cenle back against Jeffries at Consy Island in 1900, and was knock ed out. He then fought Mccoy, and put him to sleep in the fifth round, and tackled Jeff again in 1908 at San FFaaciSce, when he was put to sleep in the tenth round.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-22
WHOLE FAMILY
 USES THEM "fruit-a-tiVes" Keeps Young And Old
 ln Splendid Health

SCOTLAND, Aug. 25th. 1915
 "Fruit-a-tiyes'' are the only pill manufactured, to my way of thinking. They work. completely, no gripping whatever, and one is plenty for any ordinary person at dose. My wife was martyr to Constipation. We tried everything on the calendar with out satisfa action, and spent large sums of money until we happened on "Fruit-a-tives' I cannot say too much in their favor.
 We nave used them iii the family for about two years and we would not use anything else as long as we can get ''FRUYr-A-TIvEs". J.W. HAMMOND
 Those who have been relieved by "Fruit-a-tives'' are proud and happy to tell sick or ailing friend about these wonderfultabletsnadefromfruitj juices. "F,Wit-a-ti7es", Ike oeke6ruted jrutt medicine, Aas selicved more su6e,Srs from .Stomanh, Liye,r, Boyei, Kidney and .S&fn Troubles, kza,s aa,y 0tAe,' sedicsme ever discozersd.
 soc. box, 6 for $2. 50, trial size 25c. At all dealers Or sent on receipt of price by Fruit-a-tives Limited, Ogdensburg, New York,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-22
Jews Unite on Plan
 To Raise g. 900, 900

New York, Nov. 22.-The campaign to obtain $2, 1000, % for the new Fed eration for the Support of Jewish 'Pa,ilanthropic societies is acquiring greater momentum every day through the addition of new workers for the cause. Not only are business men and social workers doing their utmost, but the women's plans for the campaign are being furthered along interesting Ilnes.
 Three prominent women-Mrs Jacob H. Schiff, Mrs Daniel Guggen- helm and Mrs William B. Einstein- threw open their homes yesterday afternoon for meetings of volunteer women workers and to obtain pledges for the federation
 Under the leadership of Mrs Emil Baerwa1d. young Jewish women have 1orsworn uatinees and afternoon teas and are soliciting funds for charity. Hrs. Baerwald has eight committees Af work, composed mainly of young women In addition to the actual labor of gathering pledges. said Mrs. Baerwald, many of her aids were dip ping into their allowances to make cputrfbuticns to the federation. ] We are getting our money in small amounts. sa1d Mrs. tsaerwatd -'Some Of 1t is coming from girls who work for a living. Teachers, workers in settlement houses and members of girls working clubs are giving ac- scorddng to their means" '
 The young women are canvassing the entire city. The work is so di- vlded up that everything is done in a systenatic way There is a commit tee, headed by Mrs. Joseph c. Drey- fns, working among East Side organ 1zaticnG, such as the Educational AL Nance, day nurseries and settlement houses Among the Young Women's Hebrew Association branches Miss Bcnet4A GuEgenheiMss committee is conductfng an energetic campaign. The younger members Of the syna- gOgnes are being interested in aiding tlAe federation through a committee heAdeA by Miss LNaci1le Martin. There h a college and woe14ng girls cona- natftee. the chairman of which is Miss Marianne BrettAuer.
 The atm of the new federation as to coordinate the various Jewish phil Gukhropfc activities to avoid unreces- SaxJ dnpafczs1ion of activities and to prevent waste. Felix M. Waxburg is presadetk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-22
Thanksgiving Day Pest Cards.

If you are spending Thanksgiving Day with the home folk. remember yoaF absent friends. by sending a card of greeting. If you are prevented from Aajeyang the day among kindred, be saTe that they receive word from you by means of a post card, Let them know that you are thinking of them, 0n Thanksgiving Day. At the F. o. News Store, Il Arcade. Colonial and ether greeting cards, with suita- bae sentiment and illustrations, are showp in variety. Extremely natur- al, miniature turkeys, hearing place cards, are among the novelties for table garnishshg. The P, o, News Store, is only Q few steps from either entrance ta tke AFeade.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-22

pitied. But justice has not permitted that he swindled the world out of this supreme homage. It has made for his death settling of reproduction and horror"
 It Is not believed in Paris that the death of the Emperor will affect the war in any way. The general impres- sion here is that he had long been more or less of a fgurehead, signing without reading the documents to which his signature was necessary. and taking no other part in affairs of the state
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-22
RULER DEAD IN HARNESS.

Berlin, Nov. 22-King Francis Jos eph. of Austria, practically died in harness, according to an Amsterdam despatch to the Central News. The despatch says that the Emperor rose at his usual hour on Tuesday and engaged in governmental business. He received his daughter the Archduchess Marie Valerie, at 8 o'clock and two hours later gave an audience to For eign Minister Burian. In the after noon his condition grew worse and in the early evening his temperature rose and the physicians realized that death was approaching.
 It is reported in Berlin that Em- perer William will attend the funer- a1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-22
Silk Manufacturers
 Holding Convention

Paterson, N, J., Nov. 22The sec ond national silk convention will open in this city this afternoon. Nearly 800 delegates from the various de- partnaents Of the industry are regis tered.
 Ths Drineipai address of todays ses- sion will be the federal reserve act and "the manufacturer by Df. H. Parker Wi11is. secretary Of the feder- al reserve boaFd.
 The convention will close with a banGnet tOEnoFnow evening.