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The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-27
RISE IN PRICES CAUSES MILLS
 SHUT DOWN

VIENNA. Feb. 26. - The scarcity of rubber elastic has caused all the garter factories in Austria-Hungary to close down, as we'll as most of those in Germany, Elastic garters and supporters are no longer to be had, except where. here and there, a dealer has some stock left on his shelves. Elastic strings, which could be bought before the war at the rate of three dollars for 200 pounds. now cost from eighteen to twenty-four dollars for the same quantity, and are hard to get even at those prices. Thread has gone up from 10 cents to $2, and dyestuffs have also doubled in price.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-27
ARMY INCREASE MAKE TOTAL IF
 137,000 MEN

FL PASO, Feb. 26. - General Villa, with a band Of four hundred men, was reported yesterday at the town of Casas Grande. Villa was well stocked with supplies, all his men being mounted and well armed. He had previously ransacked several adjoin- ing towns, taking what provisions and miscellaneous supplies which were needed. He also burned a ranch house and other buildings. The inhabitants of Casas Grande made no resistance to the Mexican rebel, and he per formed no acts of violence.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-27
PORTUGAL WILL SEvER B TREATY
 WITH GERMANY

LISBON Feb 26. - The Portuguese government has recently requistioned all of the German and Austrian ships which are interned in Portuguese har- '-bors. The premier today told the Iouse deputie" that attempts had been made to damage seven of these ships, and that explosives had been found on the North German Lloyd steamer Ruelow. The premier, in the course of his address to the deputies, said that the best interests of Portu- gal would be served by cancelling the existing treaty with Germany He said that Portugal was prepared for all eventualities, and that the gov ernment had considered this step thoroughly before deciding to requi- sition the boats.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-27
VILLA AND BAND 40O MEN ARE
 WELL ARMED

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26. The House military committee today voted in favor of increasing the standing army of the United States to total of 137000 enlisted men and officers. It is thought that this increase will secure sufficient votes in Congress to admit of the enactment of such a measure. The Democrats on the com mittee supported the proposition, and it also received Republican votes.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-27

PARIS, Feb. 26. - The French war office issued an official communique today, announcing that the Teuton forces north of Verdun, under com mand of the crown prince, were con tinuing their violent attacks on the French positions. The statement says that the Germans are attacking in force with great recklessness, and with utter disregard for human life, their losses having been enormous, charging as they have in the face of a tremendous machine gun fire, and bearing down the French soldiers in the trenches by sheer weight of mum
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-27
ALLIED TROOPS EVACUATE
 ALBANIA

ROME, Feb. 26. - It was announced unofficially today that all of the allied troops in Albania had evacuated that country. The Italians have abandoned their proposed stand against the ad- vancng Austrians, and the Serbian troops and Montenegrins, who had re treated into Albania, are being trans ported to Saloniki to take part in the coming allied offensive against the Teuton-Bulgarian forces along the Gievgeli-Doiran line.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-27

astonishment at the persistence of the German commanders in face of the al most unbelievable losses that the Teu- tons have sustained. The French mil itary observers, writing for the lead ing Paris journals, are confident that the city of Nerdun is in no danger of being captured, and they say that counter offensive may be expected at this point, to be launched at the precise and decisive moment. That the French commanders are simply biding their time to drive back the invaders is the prevailing opinion. A battalion officer who has but just ar rived from the battlefield, states that the Germans have not as yet gained any positive advantage despite the enormous losses they have sustained and despite the continued ferocity of
 their attacks.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-27
rREAsuRER's BOND INCREASED.

Territorial Treasurer Walstein c. Smith has filed a supplemental bond with Governor J. F. A. Strong for $50 ,000. The treasurer is already un- der bonds of $1OO,OO0, but under sec tion 4, chapter 77, session one, laws of 1913, which provides that any time the amount in the treasury shall am ount to three-fourths of the amount of the bond, the additional bond of half the original amount must be filed. The bond was fired to meet the requirements of the law.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-27
PRISONERS MUST BE RELEASED
 BY BRITISH

WASHINGTON. Feb. 26. - The United States has instructed Ambas- sador Page to make inquiries of the British government for the details re- gardng the removal of thirty-eight Germans, Austrians and Turks from the American steamship China, in Asiatic waters, and demand the re- lease of the prisoners If they were ar rested on the high seas.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-27
GERMANS LIKELY TO CAPTURE VERDUN
KAISER DIRECTING FIGHT; GREAT LOSS OF MEN

issued an official bulletin today, de- tailing further successes for the Teu- ton arms in the fighting north of the fortified French city of Verdun. The Germans believe that Verdun is in i'm minent danger of capture, as the of ficial bulletin claims the fall of Fort Douamont, one of the main fortifica- tions defending the city, which is only four miles northeast of the city itself. Fort Douamont is one of the twenty four forts encircling Verdun, and is just north of the railroad running east from North Verdun, and is about 150 miles from Paris.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-27

PARIS, Feb. 26. - It is said unof- ficiany that Verdun is being assailed by hordes Of German troops from three distinct sides The attack is being made simultaneously from the north east, the east and from the southeast.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-27

ches for distance of two hundred and fifty yards The announcement made yesterday that the French village of Champs Neuville had been captured was found today to have been mis- take, based upon erroneous informa- tion.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-27

Attorney R. E. Capers left on the boat last night for Valdez, to attend the district court, which is in session there.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-27

s Malcolm Brock went to Valdez on the steamer Northwestern on short business trip.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-27

The steamer Northwestern did not sail for Valdez until after midnight. being in port thirty hours discharging freight.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-27

The Evans brought up a crew of men for the mannery at Yatkutat.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-27

Everybody has the Empress habit.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-27

BERLIN, Feb. 26. - The war office
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28

be avoided by poor passway conditions
under this structure.
Berlin Briefs.
Miss Alice Hart is visiting in YER
plank, N. Y.
w. E. Elton of Boston has returned
after visit with East Berlin rela-
tives.
Christmas exercises will be held in
Athletic hall this evening by St. Ga
briefs mission Of East Berlin.
Walter Penfield of East Berlin is
confined to his home with an attack OF
the grippe.
Miss Elsie Parker Of East Berlin is
spending the holidays with her aunt
in Waterbury.
A number of cases of chicken pox
have been reported in East Berlin
Charles Porter of East Berlin is
again able to sit up after his recent
illness.
William Brown Of East Berlin will
spend the remainder Of the week with
his sister. Mrs Ryan, Of Sprin gfie1d.
Mrs. F. w. Griswo1d Of East Berlin
is confined by an attack of the grippe.
Miss Addie Dickinson of East Ber-
lin has resigned her position as teacher
in the Torrington schools and will go
to Ohio, where she will take a special
course in penmanship
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
For Itching Eczema,
Old Sores and Pies

ST guarantee my ointment says
Peterson, ''to cure eczema; to stop the
Itching at once and any reliable drug
gist will cheerfully refund your
money of PETERSON'S OlNTM EMF
doesn't-do everything I say it will do
William A. Carley of Franklin, N.
Y, is surely a wise man. He writes:
.I used PETERSON'S OINTMENT on
~ little boy suffering terribly with &C.
zema. It did the work"
Then there is Alex Louttel, brave
fireman of Buffalo, who is glad to
write as follows: 81 had an old sore
on my leg for many years. The best
sdoctors failed. PETERSON'S ONT
MENT entirely healed the sore quick
w" And from over in Canada. comes
a letter from A. B1ocKeby, stating:
.9rhe best thing | ever hit for itching
piles is PETERSON'S OINTMENT"
A big box for rs cents.
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CHICHESTER FOUND
DEAD IN HIS BED
Medical Examiner Believes Death
Was Due to Natural Causes
SUICIDE FIRST SUSPECTED
Man Evidently Was Stricken With
Heart Disease As He IulTe0 On the
Gas-Had Been in Poor Health For
Some Time-Mrs. Rider Dead.

Under circun stances which at first
made it appear that death resulted
from natural causes, the llfeless body
cidal intent but when invests gated re-
vealed that the man passed away
fro unnatural causes, the lifeless body
of William N. Chichester, a we'll
known citizen for many years, was
found in bed at his, home on Bicycle
street this morning. The body was
discovered by Mr.. Chichester's grand
daughter, who detected on OdOr Of
gas and entering the mans room
found his unconscious form. She no.
titled her parents who Investigated
and learned that life had been ex-
tins for some time.
Evidence gathered at the Chiches-
ter home caused his relatives to be-
lieve that in attempting to open the
gas jet, the man was stricken with
an attack Of heart trouble and falling
to his bed either succumbed to the
ailnlent or unable to help himself or
call for assistance died from the eff
fects of the fumes which he had re-
leased.
Medical Examiner G. w. Moody
when called into the case at first
gave suicide by Illuminating gas as
the cause of death, subsequently is
suing a death-from- natural-causes
certificate, investigation showing that
there was a strong element of doubt
in the theory originally entertained.
While Mr. Chichester had been in
poor health for some time he seemed
to be in cheerful frame of mind
yesterday and retiring at the usual
time, said nothing that would give
,,;-
intent. His body was partially
dressed when found and it was
thought that he may have been pre-
pairing to light the gas when stricken.
Mr.. Chichester hurt his foot while
at work in Sessions Clock shop in For
estville yesterday and it was thought
slept later than usual this morning as
he intended to spend the day at home.
His life with his relatives seemed to
be happy and members of his family
declare there would be absolutely no
reason for him dying by his own hand.
He had frequent attacks Of heart
trouble of late and they believed that
the organic trouble from which he
was suffering caused his death.
The funeral will be held Saturday
afternoon at Il o'clock from his
home on Bicycle street. Rev. w. S.
Lawson, Of Darien, a former pastor
of the Methodist church will probably
officiate. Interment will be in West
Gem etery.
Mr.. Chichester's death was a big
shock to the community. A resident
Of this place for a long time he had
| many friends who we're surprised to
hear Of his sudden death. He was en-
ployed in the Sessions factory for a
number Of years, prior to which he
had worked in Plainville as a house
painter He was an active member
of SeQuassen lodge, 7. O. O. F.
He is survived by two sons, James
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Bristol last night where they were t
guests Of Pequabucl lodge. The thi
degree was conferred and the que
were treated to a chicken pic supp
Stephen Diszko has returned frC
Canaan where he spent the Christnl
holidays with his parents.
Mrs. William J. Dent of Elm Coz
is entertaining her brother. 10
Brady of Syracuse, N. Y.
Bernard Walsh has returned to n,
York after spending a few days
his home on East Main street.
Miss Susan Rooney has recover
from her recent illness and is ag4
able to be out. .r..+
Franklin council, Q. U. A NJ. "
hold special meeting in Odd II
lows hall tomorrow evening. r
initiatory degree will be conferr,
District Deputy G.. S. Pelton of M
Haven, will pay an official visit to {
council at the session.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28

The senate failed to confirm the
presidents nomination of Winthrop
Daniels of New Jersey to continue as
a member of the Interstate Commerce
Commission. Mr.. Daniels reappoint-
ment has aroused renewed opposition
among the mem bers of the senate
who opposed him two years ago.
The opposition to Mr.. Daniels,
which nearly resulted in his defeat
when he was first named as a mem
Der Of the commission, comes chiefly
from western senators, members of
the Progressive wing of the republi-
can party, among them La Toilette,
Clapp and Cummins
The cause Of the fight is differ
ence of economic opinion. Mr.. Dan
iels, while a mem Der Of the New Jer-
sey Public Utilities commission de-
clded in the Passaic gas case that in
tangible values as we'll as physical
property should be counted in the
valuation OF public utilities corpora
ton as a basis for fixing a reasOna BILE
rate. His opponents, who hold that
the valuation should be confined to
physical holdings in fixing rates, say
that his economic opinions unfit him
for membership on the commission.
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B., and Harold L. Chichester. and q
! daughter, Mrs. William Doherty Of
| New Britain. His wife died a few
| years ago.
Mrs. Matilda Rider Dead
Mrs Matilda Rider, we'll known
RESIDENT died this morning at her
| home on East Main street. She had
been in poor health for a long time.
| She was a native Of Roxbury, N. Y.
and was eighty-one years of age. She
| was a woman Of many fine traits of
character and was held in high es-
TEEN in the community.
| She leaves a son, Merritt O. Ryder
! two daughters, the Misses Eta and
Anna Rider and a step son, Isaac
| Ryder. The late Marshall P. Ryder
! was also a son.
The funeral will be held Saturday
afternoon at o'clock from her
home. Services will be conducted at
the house and it is expected Rev. H.
I. Bodley Of New Britain will officiate
Burial will be in West cemetery.
Shark Teeth In Charm.
Frank Gilbert of Mountain View
was the recipient Of an odd Christ
Odd Fellows watch charm, made from
the teeth of man eating shark in
whose capture his son, Bruce assisted.
The charm was designed by Mr..
Gilberts son and is a gift which the
recipient values highly
Young Gilbert is in the U. S. NAVY
and it was while his ship was cruis-
ing off Vera Cruz a number Of months
ago that the giant fish was CAPTURED
The shark weighed about nine hum
dred pounds and was nearly ten feet
long. The united efforts of most of
the crew were required to haul it to
the deck of the ship. A number Of
the "jackies' secured teeth from the
carcass for souvenirs.
Tontght's Game
The Plainville Young Mems basket
ball club will meet a fast quintet
from New Britain this evening in the
Town hall and a lively game is ex-
pected. The teams will line up as
follows:
NEW BRITAIN PL,A1NvILLE
Barton ............ ........ Hird
Right forward
Is OPT White
Left forward
Johnson Bonney
Center
Bradley Bugbee
Left guard
santer .... qowles
Right guard.
Ihe preliminary game will be be-
tween the Laurels of Bristol and a
team representing the juvenile de-
partment Of the local organization.
Dancing will follow:
Next Thursday the Plainville team
will have for their opponents the
Pioneers of South Manchester
Former Resident Buried Here
Mrs. Lucinda Rolsten a former
resident of Plainville, died last week
at the home of her son, William Roll
stem of New Haven, at the age of
ninety-six years. She had a num-
Der of friends in Plainville The
body was brought here by w A.
Bailey and company for burial in
West cemetery.
Odd Fellows to Elect
Sequassen lodge, I. O. O. T., will
hold it's annual meeting this evening
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
SPECIAL Meeting
] CALLEDBY TIRE CO.
To Elect Officers and Take. Action
on Disposition Of Assets
WILL BE HELD JANUARY Q
Smith Wedding at Home of the Bride
This Eyening-T. A. B. Society to
Hold Public Installation of Officers
Tonight.

Hold Public installation OF OHcefS
Tonight.
Stockholders of the reported de-
funct Monarch Stitched Tire company
today received notices from the COM
pany clerk, Horace Mitchell Of Kit
terry, Maine, informing them Of the
special meeting of the stockholders to
be held at the offices on January 2
in lieu Of the annual meeting. The
purpose of the meeting, as set forth
by the circular letter, is to elect a
Aboard of directors and other officers
for the coming year and to see what
action the stockholders will take in
regard to disposing of any Or all Of
the assets of the corporation. Other
business may also come up at this
time.
People in this vicinity holding
stock are somewhat puzzled over
the meaning Of this letter and in
innate that it may be the death knell
Of this tire company which, accord
Ing to the promoters who doomed the
concern here a year or so ago, was
bound to become one of the biggest
tire industries in the country. This
belief is siren thened by the word
ing of the call which would indicate
such action by the reference to dis
posing of the assets of the concern.
The Monarch Stitched Tire com
pany has been much before the public
gaze of late. When promoters first
came to New Britain over year age
the old Munro Eastwood Pen FAC
tory in Seymour park was leased
Nothing was done however, and when
stockholders questioned the gooc
faith of the concern one of its Off.
Gals, in a TRADE of anger. forfeited
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
REGARDING COATS.

At the reduced prices. as you can
plainly see, big savings are made.
Coats, warm comfortable ones, in
al the fashionable materials, and the
most wanted styles, marked to
$500 ca. Reg. prices up to $4,000.
$3.50 ca. Reg. prices up to $500.
$22.5O ca. Reg. prices up to $2950.
$4,000 ca. Reg. prices up to $3.50.
$32.5O ca. Reg. prices up to $49.50.
Kinds and sizes for Woman or Miss.
STYLISH DRESSES
Pretty ones Of colored Serge, with
silk and embroidery for woman or
miss at $3.50 ca. Were priced up to
$3.50. In black and colors at
$3.50, were priced up to $780,
Others at $3.50, were priced up to
$29.50 In silk dresses for afternoon
and dinner wear, also white nets,
voiles, show pieces and samples at
$12.5O ea., were priced up to $3.50.
Others at $500 worth up to $4,000
ca. Worth the attention of every
woman.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
ORANGE CROP NOT HURT.

Los Angeles, Dec .2S.--A statement
that the orange crop ''as whole had
not suffered from the low temper
atures prevailing last night in the
southern California citrus belt was
made today by G.. Harold Powell, gem
eral manager of the California Fruit
Growers Exchange. he said the
volume Of shipm ents would not be
reduced.
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HANDSOME SUITS


That you will instantly recognize as
having seen and wanted. Priced
now, we'll within your purse limit.
Regular stock numbers only re-
duced because of Inventory's near
approach.
$3.50 ca. Reg. prices up to $3.50.
$4,000 ca. Reg. prices up to $1,000.
$500 ca. Reg. prices up to $4,000.
All finer Suits, single pieces and
high class sample Suits offered at
20 per cent. to 35 per cent. off reg
ular prices.
SEPARATE SKIRTS
A fine assortment of Winter weight
Dress Skirts for women and misses
in all the favored fabrics and color
ings. Serges, poplins, mixtures,
plaids, basket weaves, gaberdines
and corduroys. $3.50 ca. for Skirts
worth up to $500. Other Skirts at
$500, worth up to $3.50. Still finer
Dress Skirts at $5.9S ca, worth up
to $1,000. We will take pleasure in
showing you our line of Dress Skirts.
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Extra Big Price Cuts in Suit Room
10 Close Out Before Inventory


usual do
whatever here this
loude
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Card of Thanks

We wish to express our thanks
those who assisted US during the sic
ness and death Of our beloved w
and mother also to those who contr
uted flowers. ....-...
THOMAS ROYCE
AND FAMILY
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28
LaWrence's Recovery Slow.

Reports from the Hartford hospital
Clayton Lawrence is not such as to
give alarm, his recovery from typhoid
fever is very slow and it is likely that
it will be a few weeks before he will
be able to return home. The young
man is now suffering from abcesses
in his ears, which have made him en-
tirely deaf. 1t is hoped, however,
that he will recover without his hear
ing being impaired.
The other typhoid patients are con-
valescing. Wilson Ellis and Henry
Bryant were expected to leave the
hospital yesterday but on account of
the Indictment weather it was thought
to have them remain for few more
DAYS.
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Save the Babies,

ENFANT MORTALITY is something
OF all the children born in civilized countries
than onehrd before they
feenl
We hesitate that timely
nntle Of
soothing
morphine They
deadly In quantity they upefy
Sickness death
of the skin and alays ~
Genuine Castoria always signature of<e<zTZN%I
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in Odd Fellows hall and will elect of
fcers for the ensuing term. The
lodge has had a most successful wear
and the reports Of the officers are ex-
pected to show good progress since
the last annual session.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28

Colonel William w. Harris, United
States army, will have prominent
part in the coming inauguration cere-
monies if he retains his present as
signment of superintendent Of public
buildings and grounds in Washington.
For many years the post has been held
by an officer of the army engineer
corps. On Inaugural ton days he acts
as sort of master of ceremonies
and has change of the capitol with the
stands erected for the spectators.
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Brief Items.

Frank Hohbein Of the clerical force
at the post office has recovered from
his recent illness and will resume his
duties tomorrow
Plainville Odd Fellows went to
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Johnson of
Philadelphia are spending the holi-
days with DR.. A. B. Johnson
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28

Mrs. j. H. Latham has returned
after Xmas visit to her home in
New Jersey
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Cogswel1 spent
Xmas with Mr.. and Mrs. Waite Of
Hartford.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28

Mrs. William F. Sternberg enter
tanned a few neighbors with a Christ
mas tea, on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs.
Poteet read a Christmas story, Mrs.
PrOudman sang, accompanied by
Miss Edna Clark
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Maple Hill

Tredick K. Hine of Harrisburg
Pa, spent Xmas with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. w. E. Hine.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28

Several of the young people Of
Maple Hill took part in the Christ
mas exercises at the Newington
church Wednesday evening.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-12-28

Buritt Root has returned to Albany
after spending Xmas with his parents
Mr. and Mrs. r. G. Root.