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New Britain herald., 1916-05-03

ciety which has a. Christmas tree.
 Hold Conferences.
 On the first Wednesday, of each month, a conference of all the paid charity workers in the city, is held in the rooms and various cases with which they come into contact with during the month arc discussed. Many times charity workers conduct pilgrimages through the various branches of civic activity to show citizens or near citizens the manner of procedure of the many depart ments. Then there is social ser vice class, where many of the society buds of the city gather in the office at stated intervals and are told of the conditions found in the city, which gives them an opportunity to see the seamy side of life. An in formation bureau is conducted and it is safe to say that every question "under the sun has been asked at one time or another. During the past winter. there were fewer re- quests for work. than ever before i!, the history of the organization.
 Various Cases.
 The agent is called on to visit many IO1IlcS dlN 10 UeclQC many cases. one time she was called to a house and found a boy i'll, lying behind tte door. The family did not wish to let her see him. but finally she pre- vailed upon them to let her help the sick boy. The youth had been here only one year and was homesick. Transportation was obtained for him and he is probably fighting in the great struggle in Europe now. An other case was that of a man who applied for and obtained work Later the Investigating bureau found he had an income of S2,000 a year. A man applied for aid and a job was secured for him with a local con- tractor. He seemed to possess moro than the average amount of intelli- gencc and proved willing and faith ful worker. It was later found the man came from a good Southern family, but was a ''dOpe 1iend" He had an income of $50 a month. Fam lily squabbles are often brought to the office for decision. One case oc an out-of-town family proved inter- esting. A man and his wife could not agree so they were divorced. The man drifted here and the organiz2- ton aided him. Later he got info communication With his eX-wife and they rc-married and now they arc
New Britain herald., 1916-05-03
TO HAVE PARISH FAIR.

The Ladies' St. Anne society, the Children of St. Mary and St. Peters society are to have charge of St. Pe- ter's parish fair to be held in Bar decks hall on May 19, 20, 22 and 23. The following committee is in charge: Edward Schaefer, E. B. Miller, Mrs. Jacob Baumgartner Mrs. F. M. Zim- merman, Mrs. George Giller, Barbara Glover, Catherine Volz and Matilda Zimm erman.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-03
IN MAYORS MESSAGE.

In the annual message of Mayor Quigley to be read at the next meet ing of the common council will be found recommendations for an ex- perimental plant at the sewer beds. The chief executive feels that the out lay of S1O,OOO would be a wise invest ment by the city for this
New Britain herald., 1916-05-03
B. B. BASSETTE IS
 CHOSEN PRESIDENT
Selected Head ol x ,A
 { { Miss Osborn Speaks

The Commonwealth club held it's annual meeting last night in the ban quet room of the Y. NJ. c. A. The meeting opened With a supper at 6:45 o'clock and there were about eighty members present. William F. Brooks, president of the club, presid- ed. Secretary w. l.. Hagen read the minutes of the last meeting and in presenting his annual report showed there were three meetings during the year Of the club and four meetings of the executive committed
 The report of George s. Talcott, as treasurer, showed the club had re- celVed $244.16 and the expenditures were $23O.4S, leaving a balance of $13.6S. Last year there was a surplus of $10.03, and therefore the club had balance in the bank of $2371 Buell. B. BasSettc presented the report of the civic committee. At the sug- gestion of Mayor George A. Quigley. the members had interested them selves in plans for beautifyine the city. With the cooperation of the school board and the city forestry commission, trees representing every country in the world have been placed in Walnut Hill park. Mr." Bassette thanked the city comm issions for their cooperation.
 Secretary W. l.. Hagen presented the report of Mrs. Stanley H. Holmes, Which showed a gain in membership Of tWenty-tWO. During the year Sev- enteen members withdrew from the club, leaving a net gain of five mem- berS.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-03
IN STORM COUNTRY.

Post cards have been received in this city by friends of John D. McCue of Seymour street who is at present in New Mexico, in the interests of one of the largest hardware houses in the west. Mr. McCue has been placed in charge of most of the companys in terests through out the west.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-03
NEW SALES MANAGER.

H. B. Coleman of Detroit has been engaged as sales manager of the Rus sell &. Erwin company to succeed Hartwel Taylor who resigned to ac- cept a position in New York. MT, Coleman is well known here and a number of years ago was employed at this same concern as a salesman.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-03
\. M. +. ZION CHURCH FAIR

The A. M. E. Zion church fair opened last evening and was we'll at tended. There was music by the Strand orchestra and J. J. Williams gave a short talk. This evening John Goodman will give an entertainment and on Friday night Mayor Quigley has promised to make an address.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-03

Saturday night. He claimed that he was just about to retire when Fish law, boarder. came home drunk and threw a heavy cuspidor at him. hitting him full in the eye and nose. The accused told a rambling story which failed to satisfy the judge and a fine of S1 Oand costs was imposed
New Britain herald., 1916-05-03
Will Issue CapiaS.

Rogolsl1i's son, John, who was case, failed to appear and when asked where his son was the father said "at work He explained that John decided he did not care to come to court so stayed away Judge Meslzill ordered that the young man be brought in on a writ of cap1as and later in the day he was taken from his work at the National Spring Bed company on charge of contempt ct court He will be given hearing in court tomorrow.
 Wants to Go to Reform School.
 The court officials were presented with a peculiar case when Willie McDermott was given a hearing in chambers. The boy refuses to work steadily and insists on getting into trouble He has been arrested sev- eral times and warnings do no good. The case is made more delicate be- cause the boys mother is sick and was taken to the hospital today. Willie expressed desire to be sent to the reform school for several of his former p1aymates are there and he thinks it would be nice to jon them, particularly since he went down to visit one of them the other day. The boy was placed on proba- ton.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-03
Officers Elected.

A motion was made that the secre- tary cast one ballot for the election of officers as presented by Mrs. Buell. B. Bassette, of the nominating commit tee. The following were elected:
 President, Buell. B. Bassette; secre- tary,. William E. Fay; treasurer, George $. Talcott; chairman of lec- lure committee, Miss Elsie c. Os- borne; chairman of civic committee, r. B. Hungerford chairman of pub Hclty committee, Mrs. A. c. Kimball; chairman of membership committee, F. R. Gilpatric: chairman of hospi tallty commitete, Mrs W. M. Monta que; executive committee, Carl Eb- besen, three years; E. H. Prior, two years; Mrs. Grace M. Coholan, one year.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-03
Hold Conferences.

one charitably inclined or some so- ciety which has a Christmas tree.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-03
"Charity Work in New Britain.'

Under the caption "Charity Work in New Britain Miss Elsie C. Osborne, agent of the New Britain Charity or ganizatlOn, told of the work of the So- ciety. TWenty-two years ago, four clergymen in the city found they were all assisting the same family, each be- ing under the impression that the family belonged to his parish. Things were in a chaotic condition and as a result of the agitation started by the revealing of this case the New Brit ain Charity organization was founded and a charter procured from the leg islature.
 The aim of the organization was to put charity on a firm foundation to make the appropriations of various individuals, who support the associa- t1On in it's work, go as far as possible. In fact, 1t was the desire of the foun- ders to make the organizations agent the hub Ill the wheel of charity.' Strictly speaking, the aim of the or ganlzatlon is to give emergency aid, to procure nights lodging for un- fortunates, to give temporary aid in times of distress and to obtain em- plOyment for individuals who have become discouraged for the time being
New Britain herald., 1916-05-03
Causes of Poverty.

Theer are many causes of poverty and each individual who applies for aid presents a distinct case. Some poverty is caused by drink and gam bling, while in other cases it is due to environment. Then housing con- ditions is another type of the reason for poverty in some families. It breeds discontent and makes the individual feel he is being sighted. Often chil- dren are neglected because their mothers are forced to go to work to gain suStenance for them. They are left alone and consequently the agent or her assistant are called in to get the child to do something to keep away from miSChi ief
New Britain herald., 1916-05-03
Quack Doctors.

One of the greatest causes of DOV- erty. which requires aid from the or ganizatiOn, is the work done by a man who poses as a doctor, or in common parlance, "a Quack doctor" This type of man presents the greatest diff fiCulty for any charity organization. It seems strange that people will put faith in these unprincipled men rath- CT than visit a respectable physician. Another evil, which has been eradi- cated by the law fostered by Senator George w. I<lett is fortune telling. These mediums bleed their believers until the latter had no money left at ali. The law as advocated by Senator klett has done more to eradicate the evil than any other one thing.
 Systcmatized Plan.
 In the office of the organization there is kept a file on which there are cards, which give definitely those in need of charity and why. The con- tents of these cards are known only to the agent The work must neces- sarily be secret for of ten times the individual does not want his state published broadcast. This file con- tains a list of the people in the city who procure charity from any source. Other charity societies often call 50 that two organizations would not .>e helping the same family. The work also has it's lighter side. At Christmas time, many letters are found in the boxes about the city. addressed to Santa Claus These cOmmunica- tions are turned over to the organiza- tion and the case is looked into. Oftentimes, it is the result of a child ish prank: while others are really unable to have St. Nick visit them. The latter are turned over to some
New Britain herald., 1916-05-03

Mozart, N. E. made cigar, 10c.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-01
SPECIAL TERM
OF the Circuit Court Of the
County is Being Held by
Judge Maxwell.

Judge Raymond Maxwell is hold
Ing a special term Of the circuit court,
In the case Of Clayton NJ, Davis
against PEBBLES Brothers. Nnal de-
cree was entered adiudIcatlng liens
and paying money at the bar OF the
court,
Sale was dccreed in the cause OF
Peter Bornus and the Union National
Bank against Walter Brlsky.
George w. Huderman. guardian Of
Lonnlc L. Tucker, was authorized to
sell his wards interest in real es-
tate on BinEamon.
Sale OF one acre OF coal was do
creed in the cause OF Arlie L, Hell
dreth against Benjamin +. Rush ct al.
An order Of oicrcncc was made
in the cause OF otto W. Smith and
others against George w Carder and
others
Exceptions to the commissioners
report In the cause of the Traders
National Bank of Buckhannon against
w. a. Wilkinson and others and sale
was decreed
appointment Of John W. Davis and
william NJ. Agey MS trustees OF the
Central Presby terrain church was con
Rrmed,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-01
MEXICAN killed
BY a Squad Of American SOL
dierS and MeXiCanS Express
Indignation.

Ell PASO, July IA Mexican
line rider Of the Carranza customs
service was killed Thursday night by
n squad Of American soldiers, who
fred across the Rio Grande into Mex
lean territory near Ysleta, twelve
miles east of Ell Paso, according to a
report received by General Gonzales
in Juarez Friday.
Mexican officials claim that the
guard named Juan Morino was riding
along the Mexican side OF the river
in the performance Of his duty with
a fellow customs guard when the
Americans opened fire without warn
ing.
Considerable indignation was ex-
pressed in Juarez over the affair and
General Gonzales sent complaint to
General Bell, who said he would in
,vestlgate.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-01

reasons: First, because it was given
to me by Governor Dawson, and sec
ond, because 1t is a very fine book. 2"
Questions by the counsel de-
veloped the fact that Abbott and
Rausch heard everything that was
said and must have known who Gov
ernor Hatfield was, as the senator
had addressed him repeatedly by his
official title.
Describing the recovery of the
book Senator Gray stated: ~ passed
through the car several times, trying
to find out what had become of the
volume. On my third trip through
the coach Abbott stopped me and
asked me what had been lost. I told
him somebody had taken the govern
or's Bible. He replied by saying:
we are very sorry and know nothing
about it,
Did Not Strike Men.
"a few minutes later as the train
was pulling into Point Pleasant and
the passengers were getting ready to
leave the coach, somebody called
Governor, Governor, here are the
men who have your book. The gov
ernor stepped up to one of the men
indicated, who was Rausch, and said,
Young man, hand me that book At
first he denied having it, and then
said, Governor, 1 did not mean to
steal your book. All l wanted was
your signature.
The governors autograph was not
in the volume.
The senator said the governor did
not strike either of the men and did
not lay hold of Abbott.
]. A. Daugherty and Fred Riley,
the only witnesses introduced Thurs
day by the plaintiff, made statements
purportIng to show that Squire Cos
sin refused to admit the prisoners
to bond upon instructions from the
governor, but cross examination by
Judge Holt revealed the fact that
neither of the men offered to go their
security and had no knowledge of
anybody trying to.
While Riley was on the stand,
Judge Keller interposed the question:
"At any time while you were present
was any funds offered to the Justice
as bond?" The witness answered
there was not.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-01
DEATH IS MET ON
ERRAWD OF MERCY
To a Comrade in a War Hos
pitaI Whose Longing is for
an Orange.

PARIS, July lit was while on
an errand of mercy for a wounded
comrade that Corporal Victor Chap
man, of New York, a member Of the
Franco-American aviation corps, met
his death last week. Captain Boelke,
the most famous Of all German avla-
tors. who up to that time had ac-
counted for eighteen aeroplanes, sent
Chapman to his death But before
he fell the American brought down
two German machines.
These details are disclosed in a
semi-oTlcial statement given out here
Friday.
Sergeant Clyde Balsley, Of San An
tonic, Tex. wounded in a fight near
Yerdun and probably crippled for life
is In hospital a few miles from the
aviation camp, to which Corporal
Chapman was attached. The SER
geant asked for an orange but there
was none to be had at the hospital.
Corporal Chapman heard Of the in
cident and decided to crafty the de-
sire Of his comrade. He obtained a
small basket Of oranges in his aero
plane for the hospital.
While on his way he saw several
black spots against the sky in the
direction of the German line. He
few toward them and discovered that
three French aeroplanes were en-
gagged with four German machines.
The New Yorker dashed into the
fight. He rose to a great height and
swooping down on the Germans put
his machine gun into action. His
bullets found the mark and two Ger
man machines fell to the earth. Chap
man sent them down almost as soon
as he entered the combat. Then Cap
tain Boelke turned on the American
and caught him at such an angle
that he was able to rake the Ameri-
can with machine gun fire One bull
let struck a vital spot and Chapman
plunged Hfeless TO the ground. He
fell within the German lines.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-01
HATFIELD SCORES
HEA Willy AT TRIAL

chef on the diner, that Rausch return
ed to the car after the governor had
asked her about the identity of Sena-
tor Gregory, to whom he referred as
the white headed old man with the
dog" She further testified that the
governor did not strike or kick eth
er Of the accused men. This state
ment was verified by every witness
examined. Mrs. Koch was on the
stand for three quarters Of an hour.
Her testimony was extremely dam
aging to the plaintiff and Attorney w.
e. R. Byrne tried for more than a
half hour to break 1t down, but failed
completely. His cross examination
was so harsh that he was rebuked sew
eral times by Judge Keller. Mrs.
Koch was the person who notified the
governor that It was Rausch and Alb
bot that had his book. She was in
formed, she said, by Mrs. Ruttencut-
ter.
The docket Of Squire Cossin's court
containing the record Of the trial and
the mems plea Of guilty to petit lar
ceny was introduced. Squire H. F,
Leggett, of PIT. Pleasant, Cossin's sue
cessor, was called to the stand to iden-
tliy the document,
Senator Gray Testifles.
Senator Joseph Gray, of Writ coun-
ty, described the scenes leading up 70
the loss Of the volume and its sub
seQuent recovery.
1.-THE governor and I were sitting
at opposite sides Of the table next to
Rausmh and Abbott. He had book
lying beside his plates. l asked him
about the volume. He said: That
is book treasure highly for two
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-01
OF a Damage Suit Brought
against Him Arising from
AIIeqed Bible Theft.

CHARLESTON, July 1.-The de-
tense in the suit Of William S, Abbott,
Of Pittsburg, against Governor Henry
D. Hatfield for $1,000 damages for al
legged false arrest, scored heavily in
the United States district court Thurs
day afternoon every one Of the five
witnesses introduced by counsel for
the governor corroborating the state
ment on the stand that George H.
Rausch, Abbots companion at the
time of the arrest, and who with Alb
bot, pleaded guilty to stealing the
governors Bible on X. and M. train
at Point Pleasant March IA, 1915, had
the book in his possession and denied
having 1t when confronted by the gov
irnor.
Mrs. Ruttencutter, Of Loudenville,
o., who was sitting opposite the two
men at the time Of the occurrence OF
the episode, testified that she saw
Rausch go into the dining car and re-
turn with the testament. She said
she saw him conceal it under his coat
and declared that the manner OF the
two men changed very noticeably af-
ter they knew the loss of the book
was discovered. Before that time
they talked aloud so everybody sitting
near could hear them, but when the
search for the stolen book began they
spoke only in whispers, she said.
The witness also stated the man
"acted in an ungentlemanly like man
ner" and declared that Abbott asked
the conductor who that big stiff
was" referring to the governor.
Tried to Hide IT,
Mrs. W. S. McGhee, stewardess on
the dining car from which the volume
was taken, testified that she saw Abb
bot and Rausch tampering with the
conductors satchel and try to slip the
stolen Bible into 1t.
She corroborated the statements
previously made by Mrs, Ella Koch,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-01
Constipation and Indigestion.

81 have used chamberlain's Tab
lets and must say they are the best I,
have ever used for constipation and
they did her good" writes Eugene
s. Knight, Wilmington, N. G. Cham
berlains Tablets are mild and gentle
In their action. Give them a trial.
You are certain to be pleased with.
the agreeable laxative effect which
they produce. obtainable every.
Observation-Disclosures.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-01
ALL GUARDSNEN
Can Be Drafted into Service
Whether They Take a New
Oath or Not.
uv ASSOCIATED rHEuT

WASHINGTON, July Lit was
learned Friday that war department
legal experts construe the resolution
adopted by Congress and sent to the
White House Thursday az granting
authority to draft every enrolled
member OF the national guard into
the federal service whenever the
president shall decide the step Is nee
essary. The draft would apply. they
believe, TO all guardsmen whether
they take a new oath or not. Under
this construction the whole enrolled
strength of the state troops now up
wards of 1900 men could be called
into the federal service without delay
and be used either on the border or
in Mexico.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-01

of Miss Helen Thompson at Bridge
port this week for its regular bust
ness meeting. The meeting was call
ed to order by the president and af-
ter a short business session a pleas
Ing program was rendered. Later
delicious refreshments were served
by the hostess, aided by Pauline Cop
lin and Vesta McElroy, Those who
enjoyed the evening we're: Thilda
Corpening, Ester Cornwell, Audrey
Perry, vesta McElroy, Flossie Ian
han, Mabel Williams, Lucindy Carter,
Lena Morrison, Lucille Martin, Pau
line Coplin, of Pennington, and
Helen Thompson.
CONTINUED on page flve.)
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-01
NUSBAUM'S.
HAMILTON is FREE.

wAsHINGToS, June SO-Release.
Of Harloo Hamilton, an American
held since 1912 on a charge of muir
der by Mexican authorities at oaxaca
City, was reported today to the state
department by Special Agent Rodgers
at Mexico City. Mr.. Rodgers said he
had advised Hamilton to leave for
Vera Cruz.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-01
WAR REFgGEES
From Italy Bring Germs Which
Are Responsible for Out
break of Paralysis.

NEW YORK, July l,-War refu-
gees from Italy are bringing to this
country germs which are fresh and
especially vlrulent and are respon-
slble for the present outbreak OF in
fantile paralysis in this city, in the
opinion Of expert psychologists OF
the municipal health department.
Forty-six new cases developed over
night and Friday nearly 300 persons
are victims of the disease.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-01
Committee Entertained.

The members of the executive COM
mittee of the Omega Sunday school
class were most pleasantly entertain
ed Thursday evening by the president
and his wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Mi
Ian, at their home on West Main
street. After business session
social hour was enjoyed and refresh
ments were served. Those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Harding, Mr..
and Mrs. John Snyder, Mr.. and Mrs,
@. B. Maple, Mr.. and Mrs. Porter
Watson and Miss Minnie Hugill.
Glass Meets.
The Amama Class of the Bridge
port Baptist church met at the home
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-01
EASEMENT
Case is Introduced in the Senate by
Mr.. MARITIME.


NbH NbboClHIEp FHEbs
WASHINGTON, July IA reso-
luton requesting the president to ask
the British government for stay of
the execution of Sir Roger Easement,
the Irish leader, convicted of treason
Thursday in London, pending pre-
sentation of new racts, was intro
duced in the Senate Friday by Sena-
tor MARITIME, Of New Jersey.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-01
ALLIES REPULsED.


BERLIN, July ATTACKS by
the British and French at various
places along the western front Thurs
day and Thursday night were re-
pulsed by German troops, the war Of
Ace announced Friday.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-01

Chile will send an official commits
sion to the United States to make
thorough study of agricultural and
industrial hydraulics.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-01
WANTED

Cordage rope. Paying $50
per ton delivered, Clarks-
burg, W. Va.
GEORGE YAMPoIsKY,
East End.