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New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
FINANCIAL NEWS
PRIMARIES THIS EVENING,
Republican Delegates to State
 Congressional Conventions.

Republican primaries for the pu. pose of choosing delegates to the std convention in New Haven Septembi 5 are to be held this evening in II National bank building in Room Al Delegates will also be named for tl congressional convention at Hartfoi and to the Berlin probate convei ton. No contests exist as the cal didates nominated last Saturday evei ing are merely sufficient to represei the city.
 The delegates nominated to t1 state convention and who will recei1 the party o. K. between 4 and o'clock this evening are: E. V Schultz, Edward F. Hall, William Lange, Richard Covert, Arthur Rutherford, John A. Anderson.
 The delegates to the probate co vention, which is expected to endor Judge B. F. Gaffney, are: Eugene Porter, George P. Spear, James De mond, Alfred A. Greenberg, and tl congressional convention delegat are: Bruno Wagner, Edward Pratt, William Shelton, Edwin Parker, Morris D. Sake and J. \ Mills.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
GENERAL ADVANCE
 DURING PAST WEEK
Local Stocks, Led by Insurance
 Companies, on Gain
Furnished by Richter & Co.,

Furnished by Richter & Co.,
 There has been a general advance in all of the local stocks during the past week, led by the Life Insurance stocks of Hartford. AItna Life has been particularly strong and has ad- vanced about fifty points with sales as high as 780, stock being quoted at the close today 765 bid, 775 asked. Travellers has advanced about twenty points and is quoted $40 bid, 845 asked The Fire Insurance stocks have also been strong, 400 being bid for HItna Fire, none offered and 39l De- ing bid for Phoenix. National Fire is quoted as high as 380 bid, 39O asked Hartford Fire is somewhat stronger with sales in the neighbOrhOOd of $50 National Surety has been active and in good demand today with sales ranging from 285 to 287.
 The New Britain stocks have prac- tically all advanced from one to three points. American Hardware is quoted 132 bid, 134 asked, and sales have ranged from 132 to 133. Stanley Works is quoted 88 bid, 90 asked with sales at 89. Landers, Frary & Clark is quoted 71h bid, 73 asked, and New Britain Machine is S2 bid, 84 asked. North & Judd is up about a point and is quoted 90 bid, 92 asked.
 There have been very few trans action of Colts Arms, but there has been an advance of about twenty points. Sales today have ranged from S30 to 835. Niles, Bement-Pond, com mon, is quoted 165 bid, 167 asked, and sales have ranged from 166 to 167. ScOvill Mfg. Go. holds firm at 583 bid, 588 asked. This stock will be quoted ex-dividend tomorrow, having declared it's fifth consecutive extra monthly dividend of 10To, payable September 1, to stockholders of record of August 25th. American Brass has been in demand with sales ranging from 2S5 to 2S7. We believe that Colts Arms, Niles, Bement-Pand, common, Scovill Mfg. Co.,, and Amer ican Brass will all have substantial advances within the next month.
 Bristol Brass has been in demand with sales ranging from G7 to 68, and Eagle Lock is also strong at 76 bid with none in the market under 78. Billings & Spencer is quoted no F to 112 and we believe that it will sell higher in the fall. In fact the advanc- ing market during the past week is a fOrerunner, we believe, of a strong market in the fall.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
Report Success for Entente.

Paris, Aug. A, 2:2O p. m.-The French war office this afternoon gave out an official announcement on the operations in front of Saloniki, read ing as follows:
 'In front of the right wing of the allied armies the enemy is entrench- ing himself on the left bank of the River Struma and on both sides of tneA highway to Seres. Between the Struma and the upper Valley of the Moglenica, Anglo-French forces have repuIsed without trouble several at tempts of the enemy to recapture the positions occupied by Anglo-Frenc forces to the north of Palmes, in the sector of Doiran, and in the direction of Ljumnica.
 z.-""Along the entire mountainous front to the west of the Moglenica, Serbian troops are developing an offensive. On the extreme left they have re-occupied, as a result of a vigorous counter attack, hill 15O6, five kilometres (three miles) to the northwest of Ostrovo Lake, which position they lost on the morning of August 23.''
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
CONTRACTOR INJURED
John E. Meskill Thrown From Team in Collision With Auto Driven by Howard KilbOulne.

John E. Meskil1 Well-knc cwn builder and contractor of 1O4 Winter street, and H. F. Moorehead of Henry street had a narrow escape from Seri- ous injury early last evening on Stan ley street when an automobile driven by Howard KilbOurne, son of Judson $. Kilbourne of 1795 Stanley collided With the team in which they were rid ing, throwing both men into the street. MT. Meskill suffered from a wrenched left shoulder a painful cut on his right knee and numerous bruis- es and contusions about the body. His wounds were dressed by Dr. D. w. O'COnnel. MT. Moorehead was more fortunate, escaping with few slight scratches. The wagon in which they were riding was dem olished.
 According to MT. Meskill he was returning from West Hartford about 7:15 o'clock and was passing the Stanley farm when he perceived an automobile approaching. As the car neared his team it swerved from it's course and made towards them. MT. Meskill claimed that he was close to the gutter on the right side of the road. He shouted a warning to the driver but it appeared that no atten- tlon was paid to it. The machine col- lided with his vehicle and both men were thrown out. The horse became frightened and commenced to prance about in the road but Mr. Meskill kept tight rein on the equine during the excitement and soon quieted the spr- ited animal
 According to Kilbourne, it was quite dark at this point on the road and he could not see the team distinctly. To make matters worse the road was wet and he claims that his machine skidded. Besides him. self, Misses Edith and Annie Larson were in the machine and he was talk ing these young ladies home None of the occupants of the machine was hurt.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
BREACH OF CONTRACT ALLEGED

Samuel Sweig, through his counsel, Attorney Morris D. Sake, today brought suit against Thomas Lynch ct al. to recover $40O. Property be- longing to the defendants on East Main street was attached by Consta- ble Fred Wrinkle. The plaintiff al leges he entered into a deal with the plaintiffs for the sale of property at the corner of East Main and Elm street and after stipulated sum had. been paid the defendants refused to live up to the terms in the con- tract. The writ is returnable in the court of common pleas on the first Tuesday in September.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
POINT FOR DEAD MEN
Witness Testifies There Was No h. eliminating Evidence Found on sl1effington, Dickson and ,rcIntvre.

Dublin, Aug. 24, via London. D. m.-At the continuation today of the inquiry into the shooting without trial during the rebellion last spring of F. Sheehy Skeff1ngton, Fred Mcintyre and Thomas Dickson, Sir John Simon, chalrman of the commission which is conducting the investigation, read report made by Captain Bowen-Colt- hurst, who ordered the execution of the three men. The report was made after the arrest of the captain, whom @ court-martial subsequently, found guilty but insane. The captain re- ported he did not believe the guard room to be a safe place for such "desperate men, as Skeffington, Dick son and Mcintyre, He said he had heard 600 Germans were marching on Dublin. Believing he had the power under martial law, he ordered the shooting of the three men, though he regarded it as a terrible duty.
 Adjutant, Morgan testified that there was nothing discriminating in the documents found on the prisoners. A statement made by Capt. Bowen Colthurst to the effect that the docu- ments showed they were dangerous men was not true, the witness said, at least so far as concerned the papers he saw.
 The commission ruled against the raising of the question of captain Bowen sanity.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
FIFTH GERMAN WAR LOAN
Issue Described As "The Last in Publicity Campaign Among Public;
 Country Finds Use of Money High,

London, Aug. 24, 11:55 a. m-Ar- engagements have been completed for Notation of the fifth German war loan. An Exchange Telegraph de- patch from the Hague says the loan will be issued on September IA, and that the interest rate will be five per cent, as in the case of previous loans. Subscriptions will be received up to October 5. The issue price, the despatch says, will be 98.
 Count Won Roedern, secretary of the imperial treasury has instituted measures to popularize the loan which, the despatch says, is being de- scribed by canvassers as "the last war loan." Former issues of war bonds may be turned in as subscriptions
 The fourth German war loan was issued in March. It was sold at 98h as against 99 for the third loan. An issue price of 98 for the new bonds would indicate that Germany in com mon with other belligerents. is being compelled to pay higher price for its funds as the war goes on.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
LABOR MAN ARRESTED
Official of Molders Union Taken Into Custody in Bridgeport and Held in Bail of $5O,OOO.

Bridgeport, Aug. 24.-T. F. Duffy, an official of the International Iron Molders Union of North America, was arrested on a body writ today as a result of four suits brought by local foundries against their employees who are on strike, and union officials.
 Duffy is in charge of a keeper at the Atlantic hotel and has not yet been able to furnish bail, which was set at $5O,000. It is claimed by the manufacturers that union officials and foundry employees conspired to prevent operations of the foundries.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
FUNERAL ON BIRTHDAY
Funeral of Mrs. Post of Berlin Will
 Be Held on What Would Have

Mrs. Harriet H. Post, widow of C. B. Post, passed away early today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary A. Sears, of Berlin. The funeral ser vices, which are to be held Saturday. will occurr on the anniversary of her ninetieth birthday.
 Mrs. Post leaves two daughters, Mrs Mary Sears, and Mrs. Mamie Barnes of Windsor, and a son c. H. Post, of Worcester, Mass. The inter- ment will take place in Exeter, Conn. Services will be held in Berlin. Though the arrangements are not complete it is probable that Rev. pr. E. E. Nourse will officiate and that services will take place in the morn ing.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
OPTIMISM STRONG
 AMONG MEN FOR
 AVERTING STRIKE
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force the employers to give to buy off the labor from it's illegal course.'
 Settlement Reported in Sight.

Settlement Reported in Sight. After conference with representa- tives of the employees and employers, | Commissioner Chambers of the fed 1 eral mediation board, discussed the strike situation with President Will son and made arrangements for a group of the railroad presidents to see MT. Wilson immediately. There were reports that a settlement of the controversy was in sight Hale Holden of the Burlington, Dan
 iel Willard of the Baltimore and Ohio,
 and R. $. Lovett of the Union Pacific,
 the subcommittee which has been
 dealing with the president for the
 last two days, arrived at the White House shortly before 1 o'clock and refused to make any statement before seeing the President
 After the conference it was said the outlook was more hopeful if anything"
 The president sent for the execu- tives to acquaint them with the progress being made by him in deal- ing with the problems suggested at previous conferences.
 Will Grant Eight Hour Day.
 After continued conferences be- tween President Wilson and the select committee of railroad executives, the. situation surrounding the threatened strike was described as having mar rowed down to the following:
 The railroad presidents, at least the select committee of eight are willing to accept the eight hour day insisted upon by President Wilson and the trainmen.
 In return they ask that they be as- sured as fully as possible that all proper support be given and proper means be used to assure them freight rate increase from the inter- state commerce commission.
 They ask also that congress create permanent board or commission similar to the Canadian commission, to handle future labor difficulties A commission of this character would be empowered to investigate when labor troubles threaten, and no strike could be called or strike vote taken pending it's investigation, a full re- port of which would be made public at it's conclusion.
 At the end of the investigation ar bitration would be suggested, but if not accepted opportunity would be given to the men to take a strike vote. The balloting would be secret.
 These proposals were communicated by Commissioner Cham bers, to the representatives of the men, who ap- oarently regarded them favorably. l Judge Chambers then reported to | President Wilson and a sub- commit ee of railroad executives was sum- l moned to the White House.
 None of them could say afterWard whether President Wilson reported the men would accept the proposals but it was said that some encouragement was felt as a result of the negotia- tiOns.
 President Wilson is understood to feel some sympathy for the counter demands of the railroads and to be not averse to having the men accept them It is expected, however, that a vote of the GAO labor representatives here must be taken before they can receive the necessary indorsement.
 Tn the meantime the executives will continue their conferences among themselves and another White House visit may be made later.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
PICNIC FOR CHILDREN.

Carl Lorenzen of Church street was the host at a pleasant outing of the inmates of the Children's Home at Walnut Hill park yesterday when over 100 children partOok of the refresh ments which their benefactOr had gen erously provided. Ice cream, ban anas and all that go to make a sue cessful picnic were provided. MT. Lorenzen spent the afternoon with his guests.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
Russian Attack RepuIsed.

Constantinople, via London, Aug. 24, 1O:58 a. m-The repulse of a Russian attack on the Turkish posi- tions along the Caucasus front with a loss of 3,400 Russian troops, is re- ported in the Turkish official state ment today, as follows:
 Caucasus front: On our right wing, separate attacks on the Turkish advanced positions were repu1sed by counter attacks with considera b1e enemy losses. In the Ognot sector alone the Russians lost 5000 men and in front of the Turkish position at Mighi, we counted 400 killed"
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
English Hold Firm.

London, Aug 24, 3:25 p. m.-On the Somme front, in the neighborhood of Guillemont, the Germans last night launched a strong attack, in an effort to regain lost ground. The official statement issued here today says the attack was repulsed after a, severe struggle in which the Germans sustained heavy losses.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
Greeks Still Resist.

Athens, Wednesday, Aug. 23, via London, Aug. 24, 6:48 p. m.-Greek troops are still resisting the Bull garians at Seres, in Northeastern Greece, notwithstanding the orders eR the general staff that they retire. Tine Greeks are being reinforced rapidly by volunteers.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
MAY LOCATE HERE.

It is rumored that a new concern manufacturing air pumps may locate here but definite details regarding the matter are meager. MT. Blake, a rep resentative of the company, was here yesterday and conferred with A. F. Corbin and E. w Christ of the com- mittee for securing new factories.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
BOYS IN POLICE NET.

Alexander Lee of 2S Oak street and Joseph Dionne of 8 Gilbert street were picked up by the Putnam police in that place last evening and word was telephoned to this city regarding them. The local officers will bring the boys back to this city where it is likely that a suspended sentence to the reform school imposed July "A for theft of a bicycle will be enforced.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
French Beat Off Germans.

Paris, Aug 24, Noon.-After an in- tense bombardment of the Soyecourt Woods, the Germans last night at- tackled with grenades the French positions south of the Somme, but without avail, says today's war office statement Positions between Fleury and Thiaucourt, which had been taken by the French were violently shelled by the German guns.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
CHIN FIRE IN NORTH SEA.

4:3O D. m-Advices received here to- day from the Dutch Island Of Ame- land. in the North Sea- state that con- tinua1 and heavy gun firing from the north has been audible all through the morning.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
A, J. SjOberg.

M~~. Eleanor Gustafson Of Belden etrc, received word today of the death of her brother, A. J. Sjoberg, at his home in Andernart, Sweden on July 21.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
STEEL REACTS ON
 A LIGHT MARKET
Spectators Spend Day in Gather
 ing in Their Profits

New York, Aug. 24, Wall St., 10:30 a. m.-The irregular course of prices at today's opening suggested a con- tinuance of yesterdays profit taking and moderate bear pressure pending an adjustment of the railway labor situation and other considerations of a technical character. United States Steel was offered in large blocks at an extreme decline of 3-S, with similar receSSiOnS in transcontinental rails, Bethlehem Steel, Maxwell Motors and Tennessee Copper. This was counter balanced by one point gains in Cruel ble and Republic Steels and fractional advances in New York Central, Erie and Studebaker. The list hardened before the end of the first half hour under the lead of Steel.
 Steel's decline to 97 with cores bonding reversals in other industrials measured the reactionary trend of the early afternoon. Sugar also receded, but coppers were relatively firm.
 Wall St. Closing-Prices sagged again in the final hour, Steel and lead ing rails then recording lowest quota tions. The closing was irregular.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
E. w. Thompson.

Tho funeral of the late Edward w. Thompson will be held from the home of James KindeIan at 19 Frank lin street tomorrow morning at S:30 o'clock, and at St. Mary's church at g o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
CONVENTION DATES.

New Haven, Aug. 24.-The demo- cratic state central committee meeting for a shore dinner this afternoon de- cided to hold the state convention in this city on September 19 and 20.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
CENTRAL POWERS
 CLAIM UPPER HAND
(Continued from First Page.)

KoveI. According to today's war of fee announcement, the attacking col umns, which opened their offensive yesterday afternoon on the Russian positions near Tobol, were repulsed by the Russian fire.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24

Frank Richardson has started work on a new carriage and automobile painting establishment on Vance street.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
FIVE NEW PLAGUE CASES
Man Twenty Years Old Dies in Water town Few Hours After Diagnosis Disease in New York.

Hartford, Aug. 24.-Including the case of infantile paralysis reported there today there are now eight cases of the disease in Hamden. The pa tients all live within a radius of hun- dred yards. Bridgeport reported two cases and one each from WatertoWn and Meriden were reported. Four of the five new cases today were infants. The case from Watertown was that of a man of twenty years named Fred Merwin, who died within a few hours after the diagnosis Lad been estab- lished. The number of reported cases the state is now 4O6.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24

Preparations are being made by the Catholic Women's Benevolent Legion for an outing. .-,
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24

New York, Aug. 24-Health depart ment officials were encouraged by to- days reports on the infantile paraly- sis epidemic, which showed substan- tial decrease in the number of deaths and new cases.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24

New York Stock Exchange quota tions furnished by Richter & Co.,, members of the New York Stock Ex- change. Represented by F. w. Eddy.
 Aug "A 1915
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24

Boston, Aug. 24.-The spread of in fantile paralysis in this state contln- ues. according to reports received by the department of health today.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24

Union Suits the most con- fortable underwear; S1 and S1.5O a suit.
 Two-piece Suits, soc gar ment.
 Bathing Suits, S2.OO, S2.5O, $3.OO and S3.5O.
 Auto Busters, $2.5O to $5. Trunks, Bags, Suit Cases. All Straw Hats reduced.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24

Owen Riley of Grown street spending his vacation in Boston.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-26

AGENTS - Sell "Kantleak" Rain
coats. New plan. We deliver and COZ
lect. Cooper making SOS a week. Sample
free. Conner Mfg. Co, 14S DIAMOND
street, Dayton, Ohio.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-26
Business Opportunities

GROCERY BUSINESS FOR SALE -
Stock at inventory and fixtures at dis
count - corner property - business In
prosperous condition. Also another op-
portunity for purchase with little cash.
Bell Realty Co.. Bergner Building.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-26
BE A SPECIALIST

This is the day and age OF the
specialist in every line of i'm
portant work; the young man
who prepares himself for some
particular place in the business
world is the one in demand.
The Young Mems Business In
lstitute, Front and Market SITS,
Will train its students for spe-
ing the course of study best
adapted TO his ability and incli-
nation. This school does not
accept all who apply for en-
rollment, but only such as can
meet certain necessary require
ments. Enrolment limited.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-26
Observation-Disclosures
For Sale-Miscellaneous

FOR SALE = Poolroom and
fixtures can be bought at a sacri-
fee if bought within two weeks.
Inquire, d. A. Teats, 5X South
Third street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-26
Farms
Apartments For Rent

WELL-FURNISHED APARTMENT
lvingroom, bedroom and private bath
room; also separate single rooms; with
board; reference. Apply about / a. Nj
or to p. M, if possible, 513 North
Second street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-26

WANTED - Second hand baker. APP
ply at Novingers Bakery, North street,
Millersburg, Pa.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-26

WANTED - Man to look after the
repairing and up-keep of four gasoline
locomotives. Only an expert in this line
need apply. Call at Robt. Grace Con-
tracing Co. office, Island Park, Har-
risburg, Pa.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-26

LABoRERS WANTED - For either
contract or day labor. Attractive
Bros. & Wilson, Twenty third street
and P. & r. Railroad.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-26
REAL EsTATE RARGAINS

1910 n. THIRD ST-House and lot
40x95 feet, worth $4,000. Selling price,
$4,000. Value increasing.
SUSQUEHANNA ST-1S03, 1906, 1907,
3-story frame houses with improve
ments Cost $4,000 to build. $4,000 Will
buy. Good tenants-good investment.
CALDER ST. Cor. Susquehanna.
Excellent apartment house site, G9x57
feet. New keystone Bank adjacent.
SUSQUEH ANNA ST. - 1925, 1927,
1928, frame houses. Never vacant AS
sessed valuation, S2,930 Rent, $26.
50, 500 IL bought before September /.
CAMP HILL - 2 II STORY brick, slatG
roof Up-to-date suburban home.
Chicken houses, fruit trees, etc, $4,000
invested. Can be bought for $4.50U.
Near car line.
Sixty per cent. of purchase price may
GEORGE w. KEHR,
204 Chestnut Street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-26

FOR SALE - No. 1929 North Sixth
street, rooms, bath, gas, furnace, in
good condition. pleasant home yet
easily adapted to business. Price at
traetive. Bell Realty Co., Bergner
Building.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-26
Rooms Wanted

WANTED - Middle-age office wo-
man wants room located near Capitol
Address s.. 5176, care of Telegraph.