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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-28

some significance to women who have
been face to face with the intimate reali-
ties of economic and industrial life?
Mems wars will always be women's
wars. But, with larger and larger share
in the burden of war, a growing knowledge
of its causes and costs, the voice of
women will grow stronger in protest;
and, with increased industrial power in
their hands, their voices will carry weight.
And, as the wars of tomorrow depend on
the babies of to-day, women have largely
in their hands the power of future peace.
What Are Women Thinking?
WHILE above the very roar of the cam
non the man watch-word rings out,
"Go back and bear children" women are
saying little-are thinking And no doubt
their thoughts come to this That nation
overpopulated is nation defensive and
fearful, needing club to guard it's own
food and industries, and to seize them
from some weaker neighbor. That means
militarism; and militarism, clarifying
physical force, always carries in its trail
the depreciation of women, the clipping
of their wings to keep them in their nests
and at the eternal job of bearing more
children for larger and larger armies.
$50 back and bear plentiful children"
To sparse food, and depleted, overtaxed
incomes, and to fathers weakened by the
strain of war?
The hearts of the women of Europe are
lonely, but they have had time to ponder
and look into the future. They have
found new arguments against war in the
slain and mutilated bodies of the sons
they have borne and the men they have
loved; and they have gained new force
wherewith to back their arguments in the
fresh knowledge of their powers that the
test of war has awakened in them.
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the aid of vanadium steel. He had similar
experiences with other manufacturers.
Arose then the problem of where to get
enough vanadium to supply the demand.
North America and South America were
came in that for $15O,OO0 the most re-
markable vanadium mine in the world
could be acquired, and that it was located
in the Andes. But the company did not
have that much money. That was why
Flannery, boosted up by his optimism,
went all the way to Lima to dump tele-
scope full of gold on the Peruvian's desk.
To-day eleven thousand llamas carry the
ore from the mines to tide-water for ship
ment to this country.
In 1911 Flannery decided that radium
could be manufactured from the car
notite ore found in Colorado. He made
up his mind to get the radium out of car
notite because, when his sister had been
suffering year before from fatal disease
for which radium was said to be the only
cure, he had found it impossible to secure
the precious element for her relief.
On Christmas morning of 1912 one Of
the officials of the radium company came
to Flannery and announced:
Here's Christmas present for you,
Mr.. Flannery. It's few milligrams Of
real radium. We've got it at last
Still He's Not Satisfied
RUT Flannery is not satisfied with rev.
authorizing the construction of loco
motive fire-boxes, the introduction of
vanadium steel, and the manufacture Of
radium. He is now working to develop
the commercial use of another ore
uranium--in steel and other metals. His
old mettle and this new metal. they say,
will produce the desired results.
Flannery's ability to stand up under
hard work is practically unlimited. l once
asked Pittsburgher how many hours
day Flannery worked.
Il believe replied the Pittsburgher.
"that twenty-four are the most hours he
ever worked in one day.
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though he said it in Spanish, the Irish
man knew in advance what he meant.
what lawyer do you want to draw up
the papers?" inquired the Peruvian.
"Your lawyer" replied the Irishman,
suddenly endowed with Latin-American
suavity and Latin-American suppleness of
waist, lis good enough lawyer for me. "
A little while later, as the two men
strolled up the street toward the lawyer
office, messenger came out Of the tele-
graph office with cablegram for the
Peruvian. 1t was an offer of more than
100000 from a British syndicate for the
mine. The Peruvian tore up the piece of
paper, shrugged his shoulders, and said:
at is good offer, but too late"
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IL Is tHe suuuel taste VI fresh dcHieNt-
ment, the glow of developing unsupported
forces, the feeling of pushing forward with
the worlds marching army.
Everywhere women in the countries at
war are working hours that are too long,
under bad conditions, and for less money
for the same work than men; but the
change has come in taut times and under
the prick of a tremendous national need.
The adjustment must be worked out.
Already there are judicial discussions and
restless outcries for fair play. For the
moment, it is enough, perhaps, that women
have tasted the sweets of independence;
though this independence has come at an
hour when their hearts are too full of
concern and sorrow to get the full flavor
of it,
Even those soldiers wives whose mater
nal and household duties fill all their time,
have had, through the duration of the
war; their fixed pay from the government
for themselves and for each of their chill
dren, with the full responsibility of dis
bursting it. Many of these women have
never before in their lives had so large an
income to answer for.
Readjustments After the War
side by side with the crushing sorrow,
- the homelessness, the humiliation, the
loss of their men, the black hours of an
guish and waiting, one must range the
favors war has had to bestow on women.
The colossal upheaval has juggled them
into thousand inches they would have
waited quarter, perhaps half a century
to achieve by slow hammering at social
conditions.
But already men are saying: "When
war is ended. women will return to their
homes and take up their old jobs; the
posts they are filling temporarily must be
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Started with a Coal Mine

THAT, in brief, is the history of how
Joseph M. Flannery of Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, established the success and
made the fortune of the American Van
adium Company, which he organized in
1907. 1t is also an indication of his COM
manding personality and magnetism.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-15
KILLED BY AUTO AS
 HE SLEPT IN ROAD
Continued from First Page.)

clothing was covered with burdock burrs and, to the best of their reco1- lection, had been taking a little nap in the bushes. It was not until this morning that the authorities realized that there was a fourth man in the party. It was when O'Brien and Lwon asked in a dazed manner for the "big fellow" that inquiries for him be- gan. They were not acquainted with bis name and only knew that he was a fellow workman.
 Both pleaded not to be sent to jail, both wanted to pass Christmas at home, and both had sisters who were expecting them.
 Medical Examiner Elcock arrived on the scene of the accident early, gave permission for the removal of the body to the morgue by w. J. Dunlay & Co.,, at 377 Main street and made careful examination of the automobile tracks and position of the body. His observations bore out Blake's story.
 Kelley's body will be held at the >morgue while an attempt is made to locate relatives. He was identified by a brass check, No, 6S77, given to the freight handlers at Plainville. Other than the name and address given when he secured employment, nothing is known.
 He is feet inches tall. about 40 years old and weighs about 160 pounds. Black hair, brown eyes and a clean shaven face with a prominent scar on the left cheek bone are in- cluded in the description given to the Boston authorities. His neck and chest are badly scared, as if from serious burns. Clasped hands are tatooed on his left forearm. His clothing is of the type worn by freight hands and dock Workmen, with, no
New Britain herald., 1916-12-15
That Xmas Present.
"Oh, thank you, Au mt Hannah, I certainly am much obliged

on, thank you, Aunt Hannah, l certainly am much obliged.
 Gee, that's just what I wanted.'
 Yes it was-not! Sure you've said the same thing over and over as you ruefully or good-naturedly surveyed the accumulation of Christmas pres ents wished on you by relations and friends. For what on earth can a fellow do with an orange colored neck tie tastefully splashed with green moons. or a smoking jacket of brown velvetcen charmingly ornamented with cerise lapels and red cord or a box of cigars you wouldn't smoke in a tin Lizzie.
 But you had to be just as grateful (superficia1ly) over an Angora muffler even though you hated the contraption or had to rave enthusiastically over a neat pair of house slippers of hand worked worsted even though you hadn't spent a night at home in eight years. And to cap the climax, what would you say or do when you were surprised ("surprised' IS good) as your beloved sweetheart or better seven -eiglnths presented you with a box containing a green necktie with sox and handkerchief to match? You may have felt like committing murder. but you didn't and instead murrnured a few touching words of deep gratitude while you grinned as pleasantly as when a fat woman stepped on your pet corn.
 Yes, we've all been in the same boat and we've all wished we had the nerve to rock the boat and capsize gift, giver and recipient.
 Such thoughts will not occur and the recipient will indeed be grateful if the gift comes from A. Katten x Son, Hartford One Price Clothing Co.,, 114-116 Asylum street.-advt.
 -oGvt
New Britain herald., 1916-12-15

disting guishing marks. Nothing ex- cepting a pipe, the liquor, tobacco ana a small amount of change was found in his pockets.
 The police have learned that the four came to New Britain last night from Plainville, passed the evening in various saloons and left on the last car.
 Said to Be "Big Fellow"
 James Carroll of Hartford, arrested in Plainville this afternoon for breach of the peace by Special Railroad Po- liceman Charles w. Grace and Grand Juror William Morton, is reported to be the "six-footer" who was one of the companions of Owen Kelley who was killed on the Plainville road early today. Before he is arraigned this afternoon in Plainville justice court it is expected he will be questioned rela- tive to the accident by local authori- ties.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-15
City Items

William H. Bishop of Fairview street has returned from a trip to Massachusetts and Vermont.
 Hertha lodge, No. 160 D. o. H., has
 elected the following officers for the
 coming year: President, Mrs. Augusta Stumpf; vice president, Mar Firnhaber; treasurer, Mrs. Martha
 Firnhaber; and financial secretary, Lena Nuss.
 Richard Dixon and Joseph Cusock will lead party of local young men on a hike to Savin Rock on Sunday. From the Rock they will hike to Wa terbury where the New Britain train will be taken.
 Rev. pr. Irving H. Berg, chaplain of the First Regiment at Nogales will speak this evening before the Loyalty club at the South church. Invitations
 have been issued to the different troops of Boy Scouts about the city E. w. Schultz has returned from New York, where he attended the con- the National Association of Insurance Agents.
 The following officers have been
  society of the Methodist church: J. c. Gripp, president; Willis Marsh, vice
 president; Miss Anna Ward, general secretary and treasurer. New depart ments have been named as follows Departm of Sunday evening meet ings; department of social life; city department; department of American Missions; department of World Wide Missions
 Mrs. Annie Kulick of 40 Grove street was arrested this afternoon by Policeman Charles Johnson for al- legged breach of the peace. Her hus- band is the complainant and it is al- leged she was creating much disturb ance at the Grove street home. John OConnor was injured this noon in a fall from a trolley car in l PlalnVllle. He was transferred to New Britain General hospital in the police ambulance. His condition is not con- 1 sidered serious
 new fire alarm signal box has been installed at the corner of Sey- mour and Elm streets.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-15
No Hasty Action By Britain.

London, Dec. 15, 1O:45 a. m.- Comm enting upon the brief state ment made yesterday in the house of commons by Andrew Bonar Law chancellor of the exchequer, regard ing Germany's peace offer the Man chester Guardian says:
 1.-Two things appear to emerge from this brief and dignif1ed statement- first. that the government will not re- fuse to consider on their merits any proposals that may be made to them; second, they will not allow the gen eral character of the terms which alone they will consent to conclude peace to remain for a moment in doubt. That is as it should be-
 The newspaper deplores the atti- tude of the irresponsible part of the press in efouting proposals which are notsyet made.
 Let us be as resolute as the case demands in the terms upon which we deem 1t necessary to insist, but let it never be said that we refused in mere insolence or levity to listen to the very name of peace.'
New Britain herald., 1916-12-15
kRANOWITZ A SPEAKER.
Student at School of Journalism on
 Post PrandiaI Program.

Of local interest is the fact that William c. Kranowitz of this city, a member of the third class of the Columbia School of Journalism was one of the speakers last evening at the dinner given by the Bureau of Municipal Research to the Bureaus S Training School for Public Service and to a special group of writers of MT. KranOWitzs class. MT. Krano- Witz is in this group of writers who are covering the various board and commission meetings in the New York municipal building. The work is of a practical nature and designed to prepare the newspapermen for po- itical writing.
 MT Kranowitz and others of the political group inspected a, part of the Seventh avenue subway, now in pro- cess of construction, on last WedneS- day. Previous to this, Oscar S. Straus, chairman of the public service com- mission, addressed the group.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-15
WIRELESS STATION STRIPPED.

George Prenitis of 266 Fairview street has complained to the police that someone stole several hundred feet of copper wire from his wireless outfit som etime this week. The wire was cut from the standards and will entail a considerable expense to re- place. He used the outfit Sunday night and discovered his loss last night when he attempted to use it. Prenitis is a member of the New Britain Radio club and well known in wireless circles.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-15
PlainVi1He News
(Continued from Seventh.) )

Italian districts, secured the names of those who are liable for the tax, except those exempted because of physical disabilities or army or fire department service.
 An interpreter will be secured to aS- sist him in getting the names of Ital- ian residents of the age required for the enrolment.
 Foresters' Club Elects.
 At a meeting of the newly organ ized Foresters' club, held last evening in their quarters in the Grange build ing, the following officers were elect ed:
 President-James J. Graham.
 Vice President-Joseph J. Keefe.
 Secretary-William J. Foran.
 Treasurer-James J. Hanley.
 House Committee-Joseph Greener, Herbert Ewald and John Bowen.
 The next meeting of the club will be on Sunday, December 24. Last night the members organized a min strel troupe to give an entertainment and dance on January 12. Next Fri dav evening the club will entertain the public at open house. The club rooms will be open to inspection on that evening" It is planned to have a drawing for turkeys in connection with the formal opening.
 The club took action last night on the death of William Marshall, or dered it's charter draped for thirty days, and drew up resolutions of con- dolence to be presented to members of his family.
 Brief Items.
 The Dixon All Stars of New Britain failed to put in an appearance at the Town hall last evening and the sched- uled basketball game had to be can- celled Rather than disappoint the crowd, the Plainville Young Mems club selected two teams from among their number and gave an interesting exhibition Dancing followed.
 Miss Louise Bracken has moved from the Russell block to Hough street.
 The Parish Guild of the Church of Our Saviour gave it's annual Christ mas sale yesterday. The affair was we'll patronized and was gratifying financial success.
 Judge Byington will give hearing in the probate court tomorrow on the application for a settlement of the account of the administrator of the estate of Abraham Williams
New Britain herald., 1916-12-15

At a Court of Probate holden at New Britain, within and for the Dis trict of Berlin, in the County of Hart ford and State of Conn ecticut, on the 18th day of December A. D. 1916. Present,
 BERNARD F. GAFF'NEY,
 Judge. Estate of Ellen Vining, late of New Britain, in said district deceased. Upon the Petition of Mrs. Emma Hewitt, of Bridgeport, Conn.,, pray ing that Letters of Administration may be granted on said estate, as per application on file more fully appears it is Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in New Britain, in said district, on the 18th day of December A. D. 1916, at 9 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pend ency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub fishing this order in some newspaper published in said New Britain hav- ing a circulation in said District, and by posting a copy thereof, on the public sign-post in the Town of New Britain, in said District, and return make
 BERNARD F. GAFFNEY,
 Judge.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-15
Pope to Issue Christmas Message.

London, Dec. 15.-A Zurich de- spatch to the Tageblatt of Berlin, as forwarded from Copenhagen by the Exchange Telegraph company, says that in response to the note of Cen tral powers to the Vatican the Pope in a few days will issue a Christmas proclamation to all the belligerents.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-15
c. E. UNION MEETING.

The New Britain Christian En- deavor Union will meet this evening at 7:45 o'clock in the First church. Rev. Dr. Earl B. Cross will lead the devotional service and following the awarding of the attendance banner there will be an address by Rev. John R. Henry, D. D., of the Church of All Nations, New York. large attend ance is desired.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-15
To Amend Terms of Peace

Amsterdam, Dec. 15, via London, 11:55 a. m.-The Budapest newspaper Pesti-Hirlap says that the new Hun garian independent party led by Count Michael Karolyi, will demand that an announcement be made of the peace terms of the Central powers, and that an interpolation to that effect will be introduced in the Hungarian parlia ment.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-15
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. John Bell.

The funeral of Mrs. John Bell will be held tomorrow morning at g o'clock from the undertaking parlors of John M Curtin & Company on Main street. The body was brought to this city today It was erroneous- ly announced yesterday that inter ment was in Lowell, Mass, the place of death
New Britain herald., 1916-12-15
WILSON POSTPONES
 ACTION ON PEACE
(Continued from First Page.)
mined to continue it to the end dis claiming solemnly before humanity and history responsi bility therefor"
Lloyd George Recuperating,

London, Dec. 15 12:35 p. m.-Pre- nier Lloyd George was much better this morning. He has expectation of being able to go before the house of commons on Tuesday. In the mean time he will remain indoors.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-15
FIGHTERS LETTER.

The letter published in the Herald yesterday concerning the situation on the Hartford stock exchange was the regular weekly letter furnished by Richter & Go. Through cn error, the line denoting the source of the in formation was omitted
New Britain herald., 1916-12-15
QUIT WHEN sGAS' GAVE OUT.

An apparently abandoned automo- bile on Vine street. near Hart, wor- ried residents in that section yester- day, the news being relayed to Cap tain T. w. Grace at police headquar- ters last night with information that the car had been there from about 2 o'clock in the morning until about 5 o'clock in the afternoon. It was found to belong to Clifford s. Fields of 63 Hawkins street, who explained that he left the machine there tenn porarily because he ran out of "gas"
 An automobile owned by Dr. Will liam Leikin was slightly damaged near the home of Dr. w. P. Bunnell on West main street yesterday after noon when it skidded and crashed into a tree. Mrs. Leikin and a woman companion were shaken up but not badly injured. "sr .. :. 5,:, <s
New Britain herald., 1916-12-15
BELATED ANNOUNCEMENT.

According to a belated wedding re- turn in the city clerks office, John C.. K. Wood of 1 Laurel Place, Bristol, and Mrs. Phoebe Holmes Johnson of this city, were married by Rev. H.. D. Coe in Bristol on November 1. Mrs. Johnson resided on Church street
New Britain herald., 1916-12-15
LOCAL STOCK MARKET
Depression on Local Exchange Does Not Seem to Be Relieved and Prices Remain at Low Ebb.

There was practically no business on the local stock exchange today and lower prices seemed to be in order. The quotations given out by Pitcher & Company at the close were as fol-
New Britain herald., 1916-12-15
roo LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

WANTED-Position as collector or outside work. Can give best refer ences. M. s. 323 Oak street.
 12-15-d1x
New Britain herald., 1916-12-15
FINANCIAL NEWS
SELLING RESUMED
 AS MARKET OPENS
Everyone Trying to Get Divorce
 From "War BrideS''

Wall Street, 10.30 a. m.-Sellings of the war and semi-war specialties was resumed at the outset of tOdayS trad ing but rails and other representative issues were steady and strong. United States steel recorded a maximum de- cline of 1 5-S points on it's first trans action of 20,000 shares. Recessions of two to four points were made by Lackawana Steel, Utah copper, Amer ican Zinc, Continental Can, leading shipping shares and New York Air Brake. Secondary prices were irregu- lar, some stocks making further de- clines while others, notably Steel, were firmer
 Closing-The last hour was the most orderly period of the session, many material recoveries and some actual gains being made. The closing was irregular.
 Sales approximated 2,3O0,O0O shares.
 New York Stock Exchange quota t1ons furnished by Richter 6 Co.,, members of the New York Stock Ex-
New Britain herald., 1916-12-15

FOR SALE-Nice Baldwin apples. Just right for Christmas. $2.O0 per box. D. J. Smith Tel. 1852, city.
 12-15-6d
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-18
FOR NITRATE PLANTS.
s.s,0oO.OOO senate NH \dv"cat"d
Il, government Expcrt.

WAsll~GToN March - -A bill nppro-
r~I,,lU.r So. 600 0o0 for q nitrate plant
FOR military ms we'll as romgrer"inl pir-
nos. was viewed to-day ana the gen.
rrDI ul,u commended before tn" senate
COMMITTED o. agriculture by Thomas ".
Marion. special agent of the Department
~ romm,r,r AND former Consul ~
Chemultz
Nr Norton has been contributing Ndlu-
rhlc Information on the dNestuT Indus
try. lie has been IN touch for several
,,.spths with the private interests that
have been planning to put capital INTO a
rh,nt. for tho Manufacture Of dNestuffs
Mr. Norton advocated a modification ~
IN. I'm introduced by senator Smith OF
south Carolina to provide for three
rluu,a instead OF one. lie suggested that
ON, plant br located near IN" Junction OF
,u. ,htc. states, North Carolina. Tcnnes-
see and Georgia another In western
pcnnsylvtuii and the third in the West,
All Of ia" plants would have TO he con-
yenirnt to water power, The western
p.uusylvauit plant would draw from
Nlagara Fails, Mr., Norton thought. and
the Georgia plant from sorn. Of the nat
ural mower sites ~ the vicinity lie ad-
yis. a that III" plants he located sum
GENTLY inland To he protected from the
invasion ~ "A foreign foe IN case of usr.
Mr.. Nor,on said that the legislation
should provide that the plant In the
South be equipped for the manufacture
OF commercial nitrates that coull b used