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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-14

spite the Indictment weather, there
was a large number Of other Con-
gregationa1ists in attendance when
the meeting was called to order at
1890 o'clock by Rev. Henry w.
Maier, pastor of the church. The
first business was the report Of the
standing committee which recon-
mended for moderator Judge Epaph-
roditus Peck Of Bristol, Rev. Theodore
B. Lathrop of Branford for regis
trar and Lawrence L. Barbour of
Greens Farms for assistant registrar
The recomm endations were passed
unanimously Judge Peck thanked
the delegates for the honor they had
bestowed upon him. He spoke. of the
interest manifested by the Congrega-
tional conference toward the democ-
racy of the country and said that all
members should take pride in their
association with such work. Rev.
Joel S. Ives offered prayer.
Address of Welcome.
Rev. Henry w. Maier, in his ad-
dress Of welcome spoke of the joy Of
the occasion which must be mingled
with sorrow because of the absence
of the late David N. Camp, who en-
ioyed the distinction of having at
tended the first session of, the con-
ference in this city fifty years ago and
who also enjoyed the distinction of
having attended every meeting up to
the present. The pastor spoke of the
problems that confronted the Con-
gregational church after $50 years of
existence without a similar organiza-
ton and how the organizers had seen
in advance the rapidly growing es-
sentials of such an organization fifty
years. There are two reasons, speaker
said that makes a Congregational
conference a necessity, immigration
and industrial conditions. Confronted
| with the influx of natives Of foreign
| shores to this country many years ago
! had it's effect on the present organiza-
! ton. The men who were instrument
| al in starting the conference realized
I these conditions in time, and in the
present age the problems are even
| greater. The speaker urged that the
! next fifty years be made even more
successful than the half century COM
pleted.
I The reading of reports was then
taken up as the business routine
| Owing to the absence of Treasurer D.
Melanchton Jones Of Hartford it was
|
| report as published in the books
mailed the members was without
change, for the year closing. A sup
Elementary report of finances from
! January 1 to November 1 not contain
ed in the report showed receipts Of
s4,71776 and expenditures of $4,-
6O5.54 leaving on hand a balance of
S11232. A resolution was adopted
calling for the placing of a tax of
7 IL cents per capita. It was adopt
ed.
Progress Of Conference.
Rev Joel S. Ives for the statistical
secretary reported that the minutes in
the printed report covered that phase
of the work Owing to the absence
| of William Parsons Of New Haven
no report was received on missionary
wark at this mornings session. "A
| sn1erdid tribute was extended to Rev
DR. Newton Smyth of New Haven, by
Row DIR. Rockwell Potter of Hart
Continued On Eleventh Page).
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-14
EX-CONGRESsMAN DEAD

Washington, Nov. 14.-Former con-
gresham Henry George son Of Henry
George of single tax fame, died here
today after long Illness He form
erly represented the twenty-first con-
gressional district of New York. He
was "a years old and maintained his
home in New York city,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-14
. Berlin Admits Loss of Towns.

Z Berlin, Nov. Il. via London. 3:43
p. m.-The stubborn defense made by
The Germans of the positions near
the river Ancre which were attacked
yesterday by the British caused the
defenders to suffer important losses,
the war office announced today. The
capture by the British of Beaumont
Hamel and ST. Pierre Divon with the
Slatteral connecting lines, is reported.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-14
CONGRATULATIONS From Europe.

Washington, Nov. 14.-Re- collection
congratulations have been received by
President Wilson from rulers of sew
eral foreign nations but their names
will not be given out until after the
presidents reelection is formally
conceded bv the republicans
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-14
DIR. DUMBA ALIVE.
No Foundation to Story Of His Death,
Vienna Claims.

Vienna, Nov. 14.-There is no foun-
dation for the report published in the
United States of the death of DR..
Constantin Dumba, former Austro-
Hungarian ambassador to the United
States.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-14
AustrO- Germans Take Villa oe

Petrograd, Nov. IA, Via London,
i:16 p. m.-The Austro-German
forces invading Rumania have cap
tured the village of Bumbeshti in
Jeul valley In the Alt valley the Ru-
manians have been forced to retire.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-14
A d min istr alton ID
cides to Investigad
Alleged Misuse d
Money in Campaign
NEGROES COLONTZED
TO TURN THE It'd
Evidence Being Gathered TO Confd
Seats of Senators New and Watsl
of Indiana and Represented
Sutherland of West Virginia-Thd
Actually in Charge of War Chez
to Be Called to Explain.

Washington, Nov. IA senator
investigation of alleged misuse
money in the presidential campal
was announced definitely today by d
ministration officials.
Preliminary plans have been md
and a resolution providing the I'd
chinery for the inquiry is ready to
introduced soon after congress cd
venes next month.
1t was stated that evidence was
ing collected but it's details were j
disclosed. The plan is to call thu
actually in charge of campaign
nances before the senate commit
and Investigate the details Of TIL
transactions.
Exposures Predicted.
Various reports concerning use
money in certain states have come
democratic headquarters as well
republican headquarters. Investi
ton into alleged attempts to colon
illegal voters in Indiana and West v
ginia was begun several weeks bef
the election. In those states den
cratic leaders are planning to G,
test the election of United States s.
ators. Before the polls had closed
Tuesday charges of corruption w
being openly made by democrs
chieftains and predictions were m;
that exposures would follow the ell
ton.
To Challenge Three Elections.
Evidence is being gathered vi
which to base contests in the elect
of Harry S. New and James e. w
son as senators from Indiana
representative Howard Sutherland
senator from West Virginia. New,
the face of the Indiana returns,
feated Majority Leader Kern
Watson won from Senator Tagtg
Sutherland in West Virginia defea
Senator Chiffon.
1t has been charged by democl
that negroes were colonized from
south in states where the republic
triumphed by small majorities.
If contests are brought they
have to be initiated in the new S
ate as each legislative body Is
judge of it's own members. The dc
ocrats will control the new senate
majority of twelve votes.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-14

Chicago, Nov. 14.-Chicago Their
mometers registered the lowest tenn
perature of the season today. The
reading was 16 degrees above zero at
7 a. m. A light snow fell during the
night.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-14

Detroit, Nov. IA heavy snow
storm is sweeping the northern part
of lower Michigan today. Six inches
of snow fell at Bay City this fore
noon. The storm was said to be
sweeping towards Detroit.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-14
HEAVY SNOW TN VERMONT
Central Portion of State Under Ten
Inch Blanket of White-StOrm
Sweeps Lower Michigan.

Montpelier, VT, Nov. 14.-Central
Vermont was under a blanket of ten
inches Of snow today. 1t had fallen
during the night in the heaviest No
vember storm in many years.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-14
Russians Forced to Retire.

Berlin, Nov. IA, by wireless to Say
VILE. Russian forces have retired
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-14
NJ LET-UP IN
BRITISH DRIVE
!. IN ANCRE AREA
Z.
London Announces Capture Of
Beaumont amel in Latest
Push on SOnlme Front
RElNF0RCEMENTS SENT TO
TEUT0N FORCE In RUMANIA

HefTnans and Austrians RedoubIing
~ Efforts to Crush Ferdinand's Conn
try-Desperate Struggle Being Made
Tor Orsova and Possession of Dan
ube at That Point-VilIaoe i'm incl
Valley Captured.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-14

CONTINUED On Ninth Page.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-14
WEATHER.

Hartford, Nov. II. - For
Hartford and vicinity: Clear
ing and much colder tonight.
Wednesday fair.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-14
CHURCHES SEND
MORE Than 200
DELEGATES HERE
CongregationahStS Hold Fiftieth
Annual Convention in
New Britain
THE CHURCHLESS PASTOR
AND PAST0RLESS CHURCH

ing Report on Problem and Says
Number of F1ocks Needing Minis
tiers and Ministers Needing Flocks
Is Large-AddresS of Welcome by
Rev. Henry w. Maier.
Delegates numbering upwards of
200 were in attendance at the opening
session of the fiftieth annual meeting
of Connecticut Congregati onal confer
ence at the First church today. De-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-14

CONTINUED on Eleventh Page.l
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-14
PROGRESS of Conference.

CONTINUED On Eleventh 1aSe).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-16

''The President is hereby authorized
to appoint three commissioners VINO
shall investigate the conditions of all
the buildings of every nature now 10
Gated on reservation numbered thirteen
in the city of Washington. and the va
rious uses TO which these buildings are
now put; also TO visit and inspect the
various institutions in the District OF
Columbia now caring, with or without
aid of appropriations. for INDECENT sick
or infirn1 of either SeX-and in Connec-
ton with the investigation the com
missioners under the direction of the
President may visit and inspect similar
institutions in other cities of the United
States: and they shaif report TO the
President on or before December 81,
1916 concerning said condition; also to
report what if any legislation is need
ed for the reception. pending inVesti-
CATION by the Government Hospital for
the Insane, of patients from the Dis
trict of Columbia: also to report the re-
suit of their investigation of the pres
ent cost of caring for chronic cases
with recommendation as to such better
methods in existing public or other in
situations capable of their proper care:
also to report the result of their in
yestigation of the cost and conditions
attending the care and custody of pris-
oners after trial awaiting deportation
and of prisoners awaiting trial; with
power to make such investigation and
Recommendations on the respective
and for the EXPENSE of the commission
there is hereby appropriated the sum
of $4,000, or 500 much thereof as may
be necessary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-16

and suggested that a new hospital for
tuberculosis patients be erected
The hospital for the treatment of
tuberculosis. it was urged, should be
located on a high elevation outside the
city, and DR.. Emmons suggested that
there should be ample room for the
treatment of cases in the inclpient
stage, where the patients would not
have to witness the struggles of the
dying.
1t was explained that it is the desire
of the four associations interested 10
have the report presented as an amend
ment TO the District appropriation Dill
DR.. Emmons said he thought many
members of the House of Representa-
tives will favor the construction or the
new hospital on the tract at 18th ana
UpShur streets. Strong opposition VIII
develop. he said, and unless the people
of East Washington get busy the build
ing may be ordered erected on reser-
walton 10.
Mr. Adriaans stated that he attended
a hearing before subcommittee of the
Senate on the Juvenile Court bill he
urged a residence qualification, ne
stated, telling the committee tnat the
present judge is a voter in Maryland
He said he made known his objections
to other provisions of the bill. and
thought members of the committee pc
came interested in them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-16
ASKS MANDAMJs AGAINST D. c.
/ C. J. Walker Says subterfuge Is
! Used in Refusal of Permits.

District Supreme Court an application
for a mandamus gainst the District
Commiss ioners- and Morris Hacker, in
spector of buildings. to compel the is
suance to him of permits to erect
houses less than fourteen wide on T
street northwest near Rock creek. He
declares that the width OF the build
ings is being used as a sunterfuge by
the authorities. when in reality the
reason his request is being denied is
because the land proposed to be i'm
proved may some day be included in
the area to be condemned for a park
way connection between Potomac Park
and the Zoo. Attorney !. Barrett Car
ter appears for the builder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-16
Report Is>Discussed.

DIR. Emmons, Capt william NJ. Pot
ter. S. W. Currfden and John H. Adri-
aans discussed\the report. Mr.. A.dri
aans suggested that the municipal hos
pital might be erected on the reclaim
ed ground near esnorth end of High
way bridge without antagonizing any
interests.
1t was suggested by DR.. Emmons
that Freedmens Hospital might be
enlarged to take care ON the chronic
sick of the colored race. ,and nan in
creased appropriation for the Home
for Incurables would relieve the
chronic sick of the white race. He
urged the construction of a central
police station, or house of detention.
for caring for certain prisoners who
now are cared for at he District' Jail,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-16
Plan Of ACTION ADOPTED
IN EAST WASHINGTON
Heads of Citizens Associations Draft
Bill Against Certain Munic-
J ipal Buildings.
Three Commissioners Are Suggested
to Investigate the Conditions of
Buildings on Reservation Is.

In an effort to prevent the construc-
ton of the Municipal Hospital on res
ervation IS. the site Of the jail and
other District institutions. the presi-
dents of the Lincoln Park. East Wash
incton Southeast Washington and
Northeast Washington Citizens assoc
Citations held a meeting several days
ago and decided upon a plan of acton
Those who participated in the confer
ence and signed the report Were j.. y.
Edwards DIR. Charles NJ. f.mmons. A. G
Hermann and Evan H. Tucker.
The report last night was submitted
at a meeting of the East Washington
Citizens Association. held in East
Washington Hall. and unanimously
adonted IT contains the following draft
of a bill to he introduced IN con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-16
MANY IMPORTS BARRED
BY FRANCE AND ITALY
Designed to Save Cargo Space for
Goods Which Are vitality
Needed.

PARIS May 16.-In accordance with
recent law the government has just pro-
hibited the importation of long list OF
articles, many of which come from the
United States and England.
No official explanation accompanied the
decree. but it was said it undoubtedly had
been issued with view to procuring
more space in vessels coming to French
ports for such supplies as the government
has absolute need.
Among the importations prohibited in
the decree are automobile chassis with
without motor or body. automobile
coach work and other automobile parts,
parts of Photographic apparatus fresh
and preserved fruits. perfumery and soap
or other perfumed articles, porcelain,
glass, crystal ware, crockery, cotton
hosiery, gloves. undressed skins. imita-
ton jeweiry and musical instruments.
detailed list of the prohibited articles
covers two pages in the official journal
Italy Bars Luxuries.
ROME. via Paris. May 1.-THE cabinet
issued orders today prohibiting the i'm
portation of luxuries and bulky articles
which are not of prime necessity. such as
pianos and furniture This step has been
taken to remedy the difficulty in securing
freightage for government supplies and
such common articles of food as it is
necessary to import.
The government is also considering es-
tablishns maximum prices for provisions
and making a more extended use of fe-
male labor Other measures to improve
the economic and industrial situat ton ariS-
ing from the war are being planned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-16
Italy Bars Luxuries.
Burned Trying to Save Horse.

While trying to rescue a horse from
burning stable on the premises of
w H. Harrison, 414 18th street south
east yesterday afternoon. Herman
Spitz. fifty years old, received painful
burns to his face and arms and was
taken to Casualty Hospital for treat
uent The horse was slightly burned
bout the head and legs and the stable
was slightly damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-16
LEAVES s2co TO CHURCH.
Florence H. Chambers Will Is Filed
for Probate.

The Presbyterian Church of Goshen.
Va is given S2D0 by the will of Flor
ence Huntley Chandler dated Nav -.
1893. and modified by codicil of Decem
Der 10, 1904. The bulk of the estate is
left to her sister. Annette Huntley, who
is also to act as eXecutrix.
BY the terms of the will of John Iouis
Freund. dated October IS, 1915, his en-
tire estate is devised to his wife, Rose
c. Freund. She is also named as execu-
triX.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-16
M000W@r0 6 I0tDrO{D
: New Observation-Disclosures =F0aFls.
Women's New Spring and Summer Suits
Showing the Most Recent Style Changes

particularly emphasize the large number OF individual styles
and direct attention the
STYLE changes light and character, which have just
made appearance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-16

Women's New Summer Blouses
in the Widest Variety of Styles
bright nwithv
tailored with elaboration
ribbons collection
styles.
Lace and Chiffon Blouses, $500 to $16.5O.
Charming Bouses displaying ideas dainty trimmings
beautifully finished collars and cuffs
Georgette Crepe Blouses, $500 to $3.50.
The delightful Fr Bouses
broidered styles
Crepe de Chine Blouses, rs to $675.
plain particularly adapted sport tailored
skirts
Striped Silk Blouses, $2.95 to $5.75.
Plain tailored styles black and white gold
the collars or
Wash Net Blouses, $2.25 to $5.75.
Embroidered tucke lace trnume and riled
Black Mourning Blouses, $500 to $13.95.
Geoge Japanese Silk tucked ried
with dull embroidery and mourning buttons
Black Lace and Chiffon Blouses, $500 to $780,
them the and fashionable all the
fol
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-16
The prices range from $500 to $100OO
WONENS CLOTH SUITS. CORRECT SPORT AND

Exceptionally smart and we'll tailored
suits from the foremost tailors, there being
among them many copies of foreign models
There are plain tailored. braid-bound and
fancy trimmed suits. in wide variety of
fashionable shades. The latest ripple.
blazer and flare effects, featuring many
novelties in fancy revers and pepiums.
They strictly Woodward & Lothrop
suits, and bear distinguishing marks that
always identify them The coats are richly
lined with printed crepe, peau de cygne and
messalne silk. and the skirts the most
fashionable faring effects.
All the new materials. in plain colors.
fancy checks, plaids and stripes, are to be
found here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-16

Storage of Furs in Vaults
On the Premises.
We Now Have on Dis
play the New Bathing
Apparel for Women

Those who are going to spend
their vacation at the seashore or
who only expect to take short
trips will have Bathing Apparel
wants that must be filled. We
have very excellent assortment.
SWIMMING SUITS in worst
ed and silk.
BATHING DRESSES in a
wide range OF materials and
really stunning styles. showing
original color contrasts.
BATHING HATS AND GAPS,
in very smart and becoming ef-
fects> to blend with any beach
costume.
Third floor C. street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-16
Millinery for Summer

Light dainty beautiful and the effective modes for
garden etes club uncheon afternoon
evening and the general social affairs OF and country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-16
The Sheer Cotton and
Linen Blouses Are Enjoy
ing a Wide Popularity

New and delightful styles and the
most interesting values we have yet
presented are contained in the assort-
ment which we offer at S1OO These
are of wolfe and organdy and the num-
Der of styles is large-long and short
sleeves.
An exceptionally good value at
$1.OO each.
Cotton Wolfe Blouses. in figured,
striped and novelty materials, ,featur-
ing frill and large collar effects. with
hand-drawn work and embroidery :;
$2.25 to $3.50.
Organdv Blouses. lace-trimmed,
tucked and embroidered styles. with
long sleeves and fiat collars; $3.50 to
$5.75.
Handkerchief Linen Blouses in all
the new shades; embroidered and plain
STYLES. with white collars and cuffs, fn-
ished with pearl or crochet buttons
$2.95 to $5.75.
White Handkerchief Line n
Blouses in tucked and plain styles,
with convertible collar and long
sleeves SIPS to $5.75.
Third floor. street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-16
SILK AND COMPOSE SUITS.

Many OF them are handsomely embroid-
cred, and they are the latest and most arts
tocratic styles OF the season. Exact re-
productions from Calot, Cheruit. Jenny,
Lanvin. Bernard and other noted cou
touriers.
The new double fril collars, fancy
sleeves. deep revers and hand embroidered
buttons and handsome Innings are distinc-
tive features to be found on the coats. Skirts
are in two and three tered effects, plated,
shirred, circular and very full.
A choice showing of silks. such as
Soiree eros de Londres, Faille. Bengaline,
Imported Shantung and Chiffon Taffeta,
some combined with suede cloth, Poiret
twill and French serge. in colors of twi-
light blue, wistaria, dark brown, forest
green. navy blue and black
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1916-06-01
Moon-Eyed VS. Jip-Jawed

An interesting case was heard
yesterday in the Magistrate IS
court. The trial grew out of. a
mule swap and the technical
language employed was enough
TO turn the head of the average
magistrate.
Mr.. j. 7. Wallace, bettcr
known as Jess, sued Mr.. LIE "
is Rivers for damages, claiming
that Mr.. Rivers snapped him a
moon-eyed mule. Rivers in re
ply cliamed that he didn't know
the mule had eye trouble, hut
that Wallace put off on him q
soft-toothed, spli,-tongued. jtp.
Jawed mule. The reporter didn ,,
stay for the finish.
The magistrates court decided
that the moon-eyed mule lacked
$2o If being worth as much us
the ST.. ST., j id ANNA.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1916-06-01
CORRESPONDENCE
PATRICK

Mrs. w. j. Eatman, who has
been spending sometime with
relatives in Patrick, returned 10
Durham, n. c., Saturday.
Mrs. }. G. Horn returned TO
Ter home in Page)and Saturday,
after spending week at the
home of her farther, Mr.. }. II.
Scott.
Hon. ". f. Stevenson, candi-
date for congress, was in town
Saturday.
Miss Margaret Moore, of kol-
lock, spent Monday with Mrs. :.
l.. Gillespie.
Mrs. ID. F. Buie and little son
spent the week end IN Cheraw.
and attended the creamery
meeting Saturday.
Mr.. ID. NJ. McNair spent Tues.
day in Cheraw.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1916-06-01
Announcements

hates for campaign announce
ments are as follows: $500 for
al offices save Weigher, Town
ship Commissioner, Magistrate
and U. s. Congress; charge for
the latter is SIS 90, for weigher,
magistrate and commissioner 81.
The fees are PAYABLE before or
aC time u first insertion. Ac-
counts will not be carried loi ger
than two weeks.
Campaign advertising at reeu-
ar commercial rate.