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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
French Repulse German Attacks.

Paris, Dec. 28.-French troops last
night repulsed small attacks near
Cheney, on the Somme, and on the
eastern slope of Hill 304, west of the
Meuse in the Verdun region, the
war office announced today.
Mines sprung by the French near
Beuvraignes, on the Somme front,
caused great damage to the German
defenses. One of the explosions pro-
duced a crater 40 yards long and
forty yards wide.
The French flying corps yesterday
attacked several blast furnaces and
steel mills. The airplanes were aided
in the attacks by two dirigibles.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28

Thomas w. Lawson and his asso-
ciates made hundreds of thousands in
the recent big stock slump. Boston
says:
Stock exchanges will be asked to
make an investigation of the opera
tons Of brokers who acted for the
so-called secret pool.
A few weeks ago Lawson, as the
chief Of operators for the pool, be-
gan selling stocks, mostly United
States Steel, the story runs. He acted
through agents. who in turn divided
the huge transactions among many
brokerage houses.
Steel was then around 1875, but the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
CHINAMAN DISAPPEARS
Fails to Appear in Court for Being in
America Illegally and Bond of
$1,000 is Forfeited.

Hartford, Dec. 2S.-Gee Bong,
Bridgeport Chinaman, failed to ap-
pear in the United States district
court here today, and his bond of
$1,000 was declared forfeited. He
was arrested in Bridgeport some
months ago charged with being IL
legally In this country. When he
was given hearing he was ordered
deported. He appeared and was out
on bail furnished by N. D. Foon and
wife Of 955 East 18th street, Brook
lyn, N. Y.
Mr.. Foon was in court and paid
the $1,000 and was given thirty days
In which to produce the fugitive.
Judge Thomas today imposed a
fine Of $3.50 on the T. A. Scott COM
pany of New London for dumping
refuse from tugs in a restricted por-
ton Of New London harbor.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
City Items

Miss Christine Lund is the guest
of Miss Gertrude Gritznacher Of Hart
street.
A case of diphtheria on Stanley
street was released from quarantine
by the board of health today.
William McMurray attended the fu-
neral of his brother in Bridgeport
yesterday.
Miss Minnie Frey of Prospect
street attended the funeral of a rela-
tive in Rockville yesterday.
Albert Wagner, who has been pass
ing the holidays with his parents,s Po-
liceman and Mrs. Frederick Wagner,
has been assigned to the battleship
Maine. He was a member Of the
crew of thu Memphis when that ship
was wrecked.
Notices have been sent out Of the
quarterly meeting of the Firemen's
Pension and Relief association at 3
o'clock the afternoon Of January Z
at the Commercial street headquar-
ters. 1t is expected that q report will
be given on the annual reception and
ball, which is to be given the night
of January 1 in Booths hall.
+ Only two days left Of the Clearance
Sale at Loughery's, Y. M. c.. A. Bldg.
-advt..
The Jolly Twelve Whist club met
yesterday afternoon at the home of
Mrs James A. Duffy. First, second
and third prizes were won by Mrs.
Michael Harmon, Mrs. Lincoln Oden-
krchen and Mrs. James O'Leary re-
! spectively.
ST. Mary's Ladies' T. A. B. society
| will meet this evening in School hall
| and will elect officers for the ensuing
term.
This evenings meeting of the La
| dies Aid society of st. Joseph s
( church has been postponed because Of
| the bad weather.
Mrs. William Frey has been called
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28

To permit the people of the United
States to see what the projected battle
cruisers of their navy will look like
and to show the features Of the new
battleships of the Colorado class. the
secretary of the navy has had pre-
pared the accompanying drawing OF
the new vessels. By means of wash"
drawings such as these the effects of
photographs are obtained land it is
possible to gain from them almost
as definite ideas Of the appearances of
the vessels as would be obtained from
actual photographs. The new battle
cruisers authorized by congress will
be the first vessels of their type in
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28

the American navy, although battle
cruisers have been constructed for
several years for foreign navies not
ably the British and German. King
Georges and the Kaiser's battle cruis-
ers gave splendid accounts of them
selves in the Jutland battle.
The American battle cruisers,
names for which have not been Sc
lected, will be STA feet long and will
carry crews ON ETA men. The dis
placement will be $4,000 and the
speed thirty-slve knots, five knots
faster than that of any German Or
British battle cruiser. The arma-
ment will consist of ten fifty caliber
fourteen-inch guns, twenty fifty cali
Der five-inch guns, four three-inch
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
English Press
Germany EmbarraSS ed.

London. Dec 2S.-The Manchester
Guardian. taking the point of view
hat Germany has rejected the pro
|osals made in the American notes,
hys that President Wilson's sugges-
on instead of being the outcome of
dark German scheme" is so EN- bar
ksing Germany that it is evaded al
bgether in the reply which recurs
kstead of the proposal Germany her.
klf had made, which the Allies al
badly had rejected.
british denunciation of the note
clearly superf1ous," the Guardian
bntinues.
The Guardian also takes the
round that the German reply hints
hat the proposal to establish a
Rague to insure peace after the pres
hit war will not constitute an item
peace negotiations and adds:
'rWe are inclined to infer that I'M
fss Germany is prepared to go
}uch farther, this first chapter of
=eace negotiations is closed. Ger
sany attempted to figure In the roll
4 a magnanim Gus victor but a mag
luminous victor ought not to appear
h the stage in a perilous state Of
hunger The Allies took the measure
g her proposals without difficulty
nd the president, brought it to the
Rst of definition.
eve shall have no conference for
he present, nor even any formal ne
citations, but the word peace for two
= three weeks has been in every
hes mouth and in no country can
hen speak of peace without raising
n atmosphere of longing"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
SILVER BAND TO PLAY.
South Manchester Organization Will
Give Concerts Here,

The famous South Manchester Sill
yer band OF thirty-two pieces will pay
a visit to New Britain on Friday
evening. The band will give a con-
cert at the Christmas tree in the
center, beginning at o'clock, wealth
er permitting, after which a grand
musical concert will be given In the
Baptist church on West Main street.
The program will consist of band
marches and selections, vocal and in
strumental selections and readings
AdJutant j. Abrams will be in
charge. The band has visited New
Britain before and the visit was very
much appreciated. The admission to
the church is free
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
IRAL PRESS IN
hole OF CRITICS
from First Page.)

mporary slackening in hostili-
she will be able to obtain fresh
Hes while secretly planning new
4ary operations, just as she pre-
I'd for mobilization during the dip
Matte controversies Of July, 1914.
sPresident Wilson asks the bellig-
ents to state their conditions. The
entral Powers ignore this and SIM
&y offer conference without any
Eeliminaries. This is trap in which
hey very naively thought to catch the
Niles.
EFOne understands that haste with
Ehich they replied without waiting
or the concerted note of the Allies,
which it is pity was not sent earlier.
PRESIDENT Wilson asked for guaran-
ees for the maintenance Of lasting
Deace. Berlin and Vienna postponed
heir explanations until later. Tho
resident Of the United States cannot
Leclare himself satisfied. AS for the
Allies, their reply to the Washington
|abinet is made much easier"
Stephen Pichon writes in the Petit
|ournal:
"Thc American note regarding the
aspiration of which we are yet not
|ufficiently enlightened, has at least
lad the merit of unmaslling Ger
kan> move. This is self-evident truth
khich we formulated here from the
lery first. 1t is now fully proved that
is that 1t would suffice for neu-
Rails to ask Germany for the detalls
Ii the peace she wishes to conclude to
bake it impossible for her to furnish
hem -
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28

big selling campaign caused it to sag
slowly to 100 and then lis, although
Lawson was nursing the market to
absorb his big sales without breaking
AT lis he stopped. Then came the
German bid for peace and Steel went
to los, and Lawson began to cover.
Just as the professionals were re-
gaining confidence came the news of
President Wilson's peace note. Law
son was able to cover all his short
sales. 1t is said that his purchase on
one recent day alone totaled 10000
shares Of Steel around 100, and that
his average profit was better than ten
points a share
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
MARRIED 25 YEARS
Mr.. and Mrs. Swanson Entertained
BY Friends.

In recognition of their 25th we'd
ding anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. A.
Swanson were given a surprise silver
wedding reception last night at their
home at II Roberts street.
Many relatives ana friends COM
bined to make the occasion one long
to be remembered. They were pre-
sented with numerous remembrances
among them being q purse Of money
and large bouquet from the w. G.. RI.
U. Representatives of the W. @. II. U.
and of the Connecticut Temperance
union spoke. Refreshments and a
social time were enjoyed. MIR. and
Mrs. Swanson have two sons and
three daughters.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
keep A JAR or
MUSTER0LE HANDY
It Quickly Loosens Up Coughs and
Colds in Throat or Chest

Just little Mustero1e rubbed on your
sore, tight chest before you go to bed
will loosen UP congestion and break up
most severe colds and coughs.
Musterole is a clean white ointment
made with oil of mustard Simply rub
it on No plaster necessary. Better than
mustard plaster and does not blister.
Thousands who use Musterole will tell
what relief it gives from sore throat,
bronchitis, tonsilitis, Group stiff neck,
asthma, neuralgia, headache, congestion,
pleurisy, rheumatism, lumbago, pains and
aches of the back or joints, sprains, sore
muscles, bruises, chilblains frosted feet
and colds cit often prevents pneumonia.
o. "Gs h.~~~c~-" ar
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28

Washington is more disturbed over
the Mexican situation, according to
report. than it has been at any time
since the Carrizal affair, which re-
suited in the mobilization Of militia
on the border There are potential
tiles in recent developm ents which
persons close to President Wilson fear
will nullify all the attempts which the
administration has made to assist In
re-establishing law and order in Mex
leo.
1t is believed that Villa, with the
assistance of 'confederates in the east
ern and southern states Of Mexico,
will soon be strong enough to smash
Carranza's hold and re-establish HIM
self as dictator Of more than half the
country
The situation, as understood at the
state department., may be thus sum-
married:
Villa is virtual dictator of that Sec
ton Of the state of Chihuahua south
also in control of Durango, a large part
of General Pershing's column. He is
also in control of Durango, a large
part of Coahuila and adjoining states
from which the Carranza generals
supposed to control them have fled
Their hungry troops willingly have
Joined Villa. Villa, through recent
raids. has acquired foodstuffs, while
the Carranza generals have condscat-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28

aircraft guns and eight twenty
one-inch torpedo tubes. These ves+
sells will be driven by electric tur
bines.
With the picture of the battle cruis-
err upper picture) is shown that OF
the Colorado class, which will COM
prise the Colorado. Maryland, West
Virginia and Washington. They Will
be vessels of $4,000 tons, with twenty
one knots speed and carrying eight
sixteen-inch guns each. There will
be twenty-five smaller guns besides
four anti-aircraft guns and torpedo
tubes Big as these ships will be they
will be outclassed by the three still
newer battleships of the Nos. AZ, 50
and 81 class.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
KNEISEL QUARTET COMING.

On January 16 the KneiseI club
will give an entertainment at the
south Congregational church. Prep
&rations are being made by those in
kharge to accommodate one of the
largest crowds that ever attended an
hffair of this kind in the city. Franz
tSnefsel, William Willeke and Louis
6vecenski are the members of the
tlub and all are instructors in the
Institute of Musical Art, New York
eity. The quartet has the reputation
BIZ being the best Of it's kind in this
eAntrys
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
DIR. ANDZULATIS IMPROVED.
, Ill with Pneumonia and Still i'll
Yer Critical Condition.

Physicians attending DR.. Joseph !
Rndzulatis, who has been critically i'll
Nth pneun onia at his home, 22G
chestnut street, stated today that q
hight improvement in his condition
Vas noted.
The doctors state that the crisis Of
he disease was passed last night and
.oday, although DR.. Andzulatis is
+ cry weak and still in an extrem ely
1ritical condition, his condition is en-
Iouraging.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
Russian Raiders Driven Off.

Berlin, Dec. %. (By wireless to
Sayville) Patrol activities on the
Russian front are reported in today,s
army headquarters statement on
operations in that war area which
says:
Eastern front: Front of Prince
Leopold: At several points along the
the front the forces in our trenches
repused advances Of Russian raid
ing detachments."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
EXT Of GERMAN
REPLY IS HERE:
Continued from First Page)

you'd consider all international trade
nethods, practices and policies which
re calculated to create destructive
ommercial controversies or fierce
economic wars and to formulate trade
green ents to eliminate and discon-
lnue to the fullest extent possible the
disabilities of such economic warfare
nd to promote fair and friendly trade
citations among all the nations"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
RICH OIL and GRAIN
DEPOT in JEOPARDY
Teuton Guns Within Range Of
Northeast WallaChia

Field Marshall Won Mackensen is
continuing his sledgehammer blows ON
the Russians in northeastern Walla-
CHA and is rapidly pushing them
back to the line of the river Sereth
in Maldavia He won new victory
5000 prisoners.
The most recent attack appears to
have scored it's greatest success in
the region of Rimnikarsat, on the
railway twenty miles north of Buzeh
Teutonic forces, stampeding the Rus
sian counter attack, have pushed for
taken up after the failure of Rus
sian counter tack, have pushed for
ward beyond Rimnikarsat. The
Austro- German forces also are adj
vancing north ca stwardly in the direc-
ton Of the important Rumanian grain
and oil storehouse of Braila, on the
Danube.
Military correspondents report that
the Teutonic guns are able to reacn
Braila, which thus is doubtless under
fire from hostile artillery.
On the other war fronts, the fight
ing has been of a minor character.
The French on the Somme front have
been successful In rather active min
ing operations and report also the re-
pulse Of a German surprise attack on
Hill 304, northwest of Verdun. BeT-
lin, in it's report on the western front
fighting, announces the loss of eight
airships by the entente.
Berlin, Dec. 2S.-The important
Rumanian oil and grain depot in
northeastern Wallachia, is under the
fire of the German Bulgarian cannon
guns from across the Danube, says
the military critic of the Overseas
News Agency in his review today.
The remnant of the Russian
| troops in Wallachia," the military
critic writes, "retreated in confusion
behind the river Sereth for the pur-
pose of being reformed there, under
Russian leadership. simultaneously
the Russians, in strongly prepared
positions between Rimnitzsarat and
the Danube, offered resistance in an
effort to prevent further German
/ advance towards the Sereth
| consequently new and violent en-
| gagements occurred. The allied Ger
man and Austro- Hungarian forces
captured $500 prisoners in their on
rush and gained ground. The strong
! ly fortified village OF Filipechti, in
the center of the position on the rail-
road to Braila- fell into their hands.
as we'll as positions on both sides Of
| the town.
! 1.-THE German attack was notably
assisted by the surprisingly great
| successes in Dobrudja where after the
fall OF Tultcha and Isakcha, only the
! Matchin bridgehead of Braila inter
venes as means Of resistance. Braila
however, already is within reach of
the German Bulgarian guns.
I'm Macedonia no further atten I5ts
| to attack on the part of the Entente
are reported, but the Bulgarian infan-
try has effected an advance north
| west of Monastir''
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Russo-Rumanians Crushed.

Berlin, Dec. %, via Sayville wire
less.-The defeat of the Russo Ru-
manian forces by the invading Teu-
tonic army had been completed, 1t
is'announced officially. Russian troops
which attempted to regain lost ground
were thrust back and elected from
their new positions with heavy losses.
In yesterdays fighting the Ausffo-
German forces took 5000 prisoners
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
OWLS ELECTION.
ity Clerk Thompson Chosen Chief
HOOter.

HOOter.
New Britain Nest Order of Owls
ED a very enthusiastic meeting last
light. Eighteen candidates were in
Hated. The following officers were
lected:
-President-A. L. Thompson.
Vice President-A. P. Marsh.
1nyo cator-W. DriscolI.
Treasurer-Dr. A. Pinkus
Financial Secretary-LaBlaneh
Recording Secretary-H. Connolly.
Pickett-A. N. Taylor.
SentineI-E. Evans.
Musician-R. Dehinger.
Warden. Hicky.
Physician-Dr. Mu1ligan.
Trustees-F'reeman and Tal1nage
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28

ed everything possible and sent it
across the border to sell at fancy
prices in Texas.
From handful of ragged follow
ers Villa has made a force or nearly
10000 men. All of Carranza's garrl-
sons in the northern section do not
approximate this number. Felix
Diaz, acting as a figurehead for Ro-
bles. has assembled formidable
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
British Unsuccessful in Dorian,

Berlin, Dec. 28, (By wireless to
Sayville) Unsuccessful attacks by
the British on Bulgarian advanced
lines in the Dorian region are an
nounced today
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
Allies Dose Eight AirShfps

Berlin, Dec. %, by wireless to Say
ville-Eight airships were lost by the
Entente Allies in yesterdays fighting
on the western front, the war office
announced.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
to Rockville by the death of her
uncle John DOnahue

A horse hitched to of the H. r.
Walker company's double teams had
one Of it's hoofs caught between the
railroad tracks and planling at the
Main street crossing this afternoon
and was released with difficulty. 1t
was necessary to pry the shoe off be-
fore the animal could be released
Railroad employees and others were on
the watch for approaching trains for
some time
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28

force in Puebla and Oaxaca and is
reported to be prepared to move
northward at a signal from Villa.
Zapata, in the state of Morelos, has
complete control of the country in
the vicinity of Mexico City and is re-
ported to be prepared to join with
Villa and Robes. No. /, Diaz; No.
2, Villa; No. 3, Carranza; No. A,
Zapata.
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
REPUBLICAN CLUB PLANS
TO attend INAUGURATION

Members of the Young Mems Re
publican Club have appointed a spo-
cial committee to arrange for the visit
Of the club to Dover on Tuesday Jan
uary IL. to attend the inauguration Of
Covernor-elect John C. Townsend. a
special train VII be chartered and
several hundred members will partici-
pate. There will be several bands.
The club will not be uniformed bu,
aA members will wear clothes o.
uniform color and style
The committee named consists OF
Henry NJ Lang, chairman; Wlkin l.
Strahorn. l.. Scott Townsend, Ralph
saltzman. Holstein Harvey. Jr.
Thomas T. Pneney and Godfrey r
Handy.
II is suggested that in the absence
of the Delaware soldiers delegation
Of Wilmington police Delaware Col
lege cadets and Boy Scouts head th'
uaucural parade line
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
$4,000 CEURCA Home
FOR Polish BAPTISTS

Having grown 10 a membership oil
over 40. the First Polish Baptist Mission
has decided to have d church Of IA own
A lot at franklin and Elm streets has
been purchased and campaign has been
started 70 raise $4,000 for the building
The MISSION has been using he 'hany
Church as q meeting place.
The mission, which is in charge OF the
Rev. Henry Schilke. has been supported
bv the members. with the aid Of Beth
any Church. the American Baptist Home
Society and the Wilmington Baptist
CITY Mission Society. Frank JablonsA
Of No. 2l5 South Van Buren street, li
treasurer Of the fund. The Rev j. f
Huasbercer. pastor Of Bethany Church
is general chairman OF the mission com
mitteo. the other members OF which ares
Joseph S.aniszewski. John Florkowski
Anthony Soltys. Woiciech Bigos, Mrs
NJ. Michaska. Mrs. J. Maliszewska, Mis'
NJ. Dumala. Miss s. Dumala, Miss l.
Bicos
Evening journal., 1916-12-07
Announce CHANGES
IN MDVALE PLANT
Cambria Officials Chosen by
Corey to Garry Out His
New Efficiency Plans.
CONSOLIDATION
PLAN OUTLINED

Important changes IN the execu-
tive management Of the Midvale Steel
Company, which were foreshadowed
several months ago by the retirement
OF William p. Barba. vice-president
and operating head OF the Nicetown
plant. were carried still further yes
terday in the election OF d. d. Gehly,
secretary and treasurer OF the Cam
brial steel Company, TO supplant H.
NJ. Deemer. secretary, and w. G. Mac
Farland. treasurer, Of the Midyale
concern. sir. Deemers services were
Immediately taken by the Standard
Steel Car Company. OF Pittsburgh. and
he left a. once to accept his now posi-
tion.
The Midvale Steel Company. as the
leading unit of the Midvale Steel and
Ordnance Company, has undergone i'm
pOrtant changes from an operating
standpoint in the last few months. In
line with the efficiency program insti-
tuted By William L. Corey, president
and Alva c. Dinkey, vice president,
work has been on foot TO consolidate
the operation of the various parts in
cluded in the group. which includes,
besides the local Midvale Steel Com
pany. the Cambria steel Company, at
JohnstOwn; Worth Brothers Com
pany, at Coatesville; the Remington
Arms Company. at Eddystone. and the
Wilmington steel Company. at VIII
minngton. formerly the Diamond State
Steel Company.