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New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
SINN FEN PAWN
 IN PLOTTERS' HANDS
Used as a Tool, Is Latest Story
 From England

Correspondence of the AssO Press
 as told by the British here of the
 widespread plot which 1esulted ill
 the ill-fated uprising in Ireland which
 plunged the Emerald Isle for a space
 into a reign of bloodshed and destruc-
 tlon. It is story to the effect that
 the Sim Fein organization was used
 as a pawn in the game played by
 Berlin and certain Germans and revo-
 lutionists in America and of how the
 failure of the revolt was made doub-
 ly sure by the inability or disinclina-
 tlon on the part of Germany to carry
 out important features of the plan
 at almost the last moment. The facts
 given here have been gathered from
 authentic British sourcces and are
 presented as completely as possible
 under the censorship.
 The plot had it's inception shortly after the beginning of the war when certain Irishmen and German author ities conceived the idea of utilizing the Sim Fein organization for a re- Volt-the Germans being actuated, of course, by the admittedly legitimate purpose of weakening Great Britain and others having national aspira- tions, or in at least one case, a de-
 sire to obtain revenge for alleged po- litical wrongs suffered at the hands of England At that time the Sim Feiners, who really had organized because of jealousy of the nationalist volunteers, probably had no definite idea of starting a revolt. They accept ed the plan, however, and eventually fell victims to a scheme which was not of their own making.
 The name of Sir Roger Easement appears prominently throughout the story, and he is now in London Tower awaiting trial at which it will be de- cided whether there has been treason in the acts which he has committed
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
AARON CLUB RAIDED.
SixtyTwo Arrests Made by New
 Haven Police.

New Haven, May 22.-There was a great throng at city court today due to the very large number of arrests by the police yesterday after a call at the rooms of the Arion Singing society. There were sixty-two arrests made in this one raid. The Arions have been singing as body for thirty-six years and this is the first time their club rooms have been visited by police on a Sunday.
 It is said that Liquor Prosecutor D1ckerman, over whose enforcement of the excise laws by means of search warrants given to state police officers recently caused a controversy between Mayor Rice, the prosecutor, Senator Isbell and others, is said to be en- titled to be entitled to $62O fees for issuing yesterdays warrants, making $1,900 as the amount of his fees for three Sundays.
 It was said today that Mayor Rice had been invited to the rooms of the Arion club but was not able to be there yesterday as he was out of town. His secretary, H. M. Sedgwick, had been asked by the mayor to represent him. MT. Sedgwick says he had in tended to go but was detained at home. The raid was held about the time Mayor Rice would have been in the club rooms, it is said, had he full filled the engagement
 President Frederick Hyde says that a concert had been planned for yester- day afternoon and from 400 to 500 persons would have been present ha not the raid been made
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
TERRIFIC STRUGGLE
 FOR DEAD MAN HILL
Continued From First Page.)

eral villages. They took twenty-five cannon and eight machine guns, the statement says.
 The Austrians have extended the scope of their offensive, attacking the Italians on Lafraun Highlands. There the Italians after severe fighting
 ''The extent of the fighting on the southern Tyrol front has been in- creased as the Austro- -Hungarians have begun an attack on Lafraun Highlands. The peak of Armentara Ridge is in our hands. On Lafraun Highlands entered first line position of the enemy, which was defended tenaciOuSly.
 'The troops under Archduke Char les Francis Joseph (the Austrian Crown Prince), consisting of Tyrolear imperial chausseurs and the Linz Infantry division extended their suc- cess. Chimak Imaohi and. to the northeast of this peak, Chimadi Esole were taken. The Italians also were driven from Bercola Pass South of this pass three more 28-centimetre hoWitzers fell into our hands.
 We are advancing from Col. Santo toward Pasubio. In the Brand Val ley, Anghebeni was captured by us.
 More than 5000 Italians were captured yesterday, including S4 of f1cers We also took 25 cannon and 8 machine guns"
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
FIREMEN DRAW FOR
 THEIR VACATIONS
Vacation Season Begins on June 22 and Will End on September 29-Pc-
 lice to Draw Soon.

Members of the fire department met at headquarters today to draw lots for their annual vacation dates. AL though some of the men may exchange dates, the following is a test of the va cation dates already allotted.
 July 22 to July 3-John Stanton and Fred Smith.
 July to July IA Thomas Hinchey, John O'Brien and Frank Gilligan.
 July 14 to July 25-William Kelly, Patrick Kenney and Fred Fagg.
 July 25 to August 5-Michael Souney, William Porter and Carl Kuhs.
 August to August 16-James Grove, Thomas Roper and Victor Da- wis.
 August 16 to 27-Hugh Clark, Will liam Watts and Edward Woods.
 August 27 to September 7-Thomas Higgins, Michael C1aughessey and Flu gene Barnes
 September to 1S-Richard Hart nett, Richard F'orsythe and George Hoffman.
 September IS to 29-Micheal But Ter, Edward Burke and John Connolly.
 Chief R. M. Dame will probably have his vacation during July and in August will attend the fire chiefs national convention at Providence, R. I.
 The policemen will draw for their vacation dates this week.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
WILSON TAKES HAND.
Incorporates Own Wording In
 Note To England.

} Washington, May 22.-The new to Great Britain making further test against interference with X ican mails was laid before Presi Wilson today and probably will sent to London tomorrow.
 The general terms of the note ' framed at the state department the president is including some of own language.
 The note is understood to prd particularly against the British pI tice of taking vessels into British1p| and there examining and detai4 mail going to and from the Jn| States. The American note will r] plain that the United States caI| consent to continuance of the pd to which it already has objected.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
WILL EXHIBIT LIGHTS.
New System to Be Shown for Public
 Inspection This Evening.

A sample of the new light and or namental standard to be used in re- lighting the principal streets of the city will be on exhibition in the alley in the rear of pr. H. A. Elcock's resi- dence, adjacent to the Electric build ing this evening.
 On Thursday the light will be moved to the corner of West Main and Washington streets where it will be exhibited although not lighted.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
ROCK ISLAND REORGANIZATIO
Road May Be Released From Re-
 ceivership Soon.

Chicago, May 22.-Completion of a plan of reorganization which would make possible the early release Of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific railroad from the receivership under which it is operated, is contained in a brief filed today in the United States district court at Milwaukee by solicitors for debenture bondholders.
 If the plan prevails 1t will forestall efforts of the so-called Peabody com- mittee to dispose of the property at foreclosure sale.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22

tra1 diplomat who has just returned
 from Albania is quoted in despatch to the Matin from Athens as saying that the Austrians have withdrawn
 50,O0O troops from Albania in the last three weeks. According to this dip lomat, the Austrians have left only small attachments to guard the towns they have occupied, leaving a garri- son of 300 at Fiera and 600 at Berat. The remainder of the troops left in the country are concentrated at Durazze.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
"T. R." TO TESTIFY.
Will Be Character Witness for
 of Riggs Bank.

Washington, May 22-Tbeo Roosevelt will come to Washin tomorrow to testify at the her trial here of the three Riggs Maj al bank officers.
 His secretary telegraphed the b, CTS counsel today that Col. Ro welt would be on hand when ca as a character witness in behalf C. c. Glover, the banks president, of the indicted men.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
Frank OrsiewSki.

Frank Orsiewski, aged 50 years, cied at his home on Orange street this morning from tuberculosis. The de- ceased was 8 recent arrival in this city, coming here from Pennsylvania about three weeks ago. He had no medical attention and Medical Examiner Elcock was called to view the remains. As far as can be learned the deceased leaves relatives in Pennsylvania
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
ROBERT M. WILCOX
 ONCE LIVED HERE
Husband of Ella Wheeler Wilcox Who Died Last Night Was Former
 New Britain Boy.

Robert M. Wilcox, husband of Ella Wheeler Wilcox the well known writ er,l died last night unexpectedly of pneumonia at his cottage at Short Beach.
 MT. Wilcox was about 60 years of age and was well known to many of the old New Britain residents as a number of years of his early life were spent here, where he resided on Franklin street.
 It is probable that the body will be brought to Berlin for burial where the Wilcox family has a vault in the cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
Edward F. ErZingcr.

Word was received Saturday by President Charles F. Smith, of the Landers, Frary & Clark company, of the death of Edward F. Erzinser, manager of the Chicago office. MT. Erzinger was the victim of a sudden attack of heart failure. He is sur vived by his wife and two children. He was a native of Chicago and was To- cally acquainted because of his busi- ness connections.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
Herman Weeks.

The funeral of Herman Weeks was held from the family residence on Chapman street this afternoon Rev. J. E. Rees officiating. A delegation of Civil war veterans acted as an honorary guard at the grave in Fair view cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
JURY CASE CONTINUED.

The case of A. P. Marsh vs Will liam Brogas, scheduled for trial be- fore a city court jury this afternoon, has been indefinitely postponed. The plaintiff is a deputy sheriff and has been called to Simsbury on strike duty.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
John ID MeSkiII.

John D. Meskill of 59 Laurel street, died yesterday after a, short illness with Pleurisy. He was AZ years old and leaves his wife and five children, Thomas, James. Michael, John and Margaret The funeral will be held from St. Mary's church tomorrow morning at o'clock. 1nterment will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
ELIHU ROOT

nous lawyers and has an lnterna- tional reputation for learning Tn jurisprudence. The list of offices that he has filled and the honors that he has received is very long. None Of them probably is more highly prlzed by it's possessor than the Nobel peace prize for 1912, which was awarded to MT. Root in 1913 in recognition o1 his efforts In behalf of international peace and arbitration.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
IN "JITNEY" CRASH.

Harold A. Phelps of this city one of the passengers on the Hart "jitney" which crashed into trolley car in Willimantic late Sa day afternoon. MT. Phelps shaken up and his left side bruised. He is employed as junior salesman with the Land ITrar1y and Clark company.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
STRIKE AT R. & E. PLAN
Rumor Has It That 15O Men
 Concern Today - Superinten Scott "Has Nothing to Say.''A

A rumor is current about the this afternoon that 150 workmefi ployed in tho Russel & Erwin ( pany had laid down their tools : making demands on the company ficials. ...
 The Herald made an effort to firm the report, but the reporter curtly informed that Superinten Scott was too busy and had not to say. In the minds of some would amount to a confirmation the rumor.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
VOTES FOR WOMEN.

Washington, May 22-By vote Of sixty to thirty-seven the house in the committee of the whole, today adopt cd an amendment to grant suffrage to +he women of Porto Rico. It was nroposed by republican leader Mann.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
Card of Thanks.

We wish to most gratefully thank the kind friends and neighbors for their kind sympathy and floral dona- tions as evidenced in the bereavement of our beloved brother and uncle.
 MT. and Mrs. Emil Sederva1
 and son,
 MT. and Mrs. Charlie Sedervall.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
COMMISSION MEETS

There was a meeting of the public amusement commission at 4 o'clock today when supervisors of the play ground were selected, appointments made and amusement plans made for the summer.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22

Not long ago, when the name of Elihu Root of New York, former secretary of state of war and former United States senator, was mentioned as a republican presidential possibility both friends and enemies of MT. Root said that he is too old. Despite his age, however. there is again much activity on MT. Roots behalf. He was seventy-one years old on Feb. 15. Mr. Root is one of Americas most fa-
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
Clifford Peterson.

Clifford Gustave Paul Peterson, infant son of Alfred Peterson of 24 Fairview street, died this morning. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. G. E. Pihl will Officiate.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
TEXAS DEMOCRATS MEET,

San Antonio Tex, May 22.-Elec- ton of a national commission was the overshadowing business before the state democratic convention here to- dav with Gov. James E. Ferguson op- posing the candidacy of Thomas B.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
LIEUT.. MORRONE WOUNDED.

Rome, May 22, via Paris, 12:1O D. m-Lieut. Morrone, son of Gener- al Paolo Marrone, Italian minister of war, has been wounded dangerously in the head and leg during the Aus trian offensive.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
BULLS IN COMMAND
 OF MARKET TODAY
Upward Movement Continues With
 Rails Leading the Procession

New York, May 22--Wall St., 10:30 a. m.-The upward swing in the stock market was renewed on the resump- tion of trading today, rails again lead ing the movement. Transcontinentals were in particular demand, Union Pacific opening with 2,500 shares at a maximum gain of 5-S which soon increased to 1 IA with 1 3-8 for Can~ adian Pacific Reading showed an early gain of a substantial fraction, and Lehigh Valley, St. Paul. Atch1- son, New York Central and New Haven were active at higher levels. United States SteePs opening tram saction consisted of 2,600 shares, du- plicating it's recent best price at .S5 7-8, and coppers as well as leading speciaIties showed further improve ment.
 Close-Advances in Harrimans and gas stocks to best prices of the cur rent movement, with some hesitation elsewhere featured the final hour. The closing was strong.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22

Court Prosperity No. 5, F. of A.. will hold an important meeting in O. u. A. M. hall at o'clock this
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
TO PAINT POST OFFICE.

Postmaster W. F. Delaney has re- ceived specifications for the painting of the interior of the post office
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22

New York Stock Exchange quota tions furnished by Richter & Co.,, members of the New York Stock Ex- change. Represented by F. W. Eddy.
 May % 1916
The Washington times., 1916-02-01
HYATTSV|LLE'S FIRE
BELL JUST WHISPERS

HYATTSVfl.LE Feb. 1.-Wren the
citizens oc this eautiful suburb are
asking themselves ard their town coun-
Gil and anybody else that happens 10
look as though he ought to know
when Is a fire bell regular. union fire
bell?
When It rings. Is the answer they
want somebody to give. But there isn't
anyone IN Hyutts>illc who knows any
thing about lire bells from that lrcle
for tho very simple reason that the
brand new fire bell that progressive
Hyattsville citizens have for?ht for and
worked for and finally been made
prot by being Permitted to provide, Will
not ring above what lright be called a
Whsper. MarLe il il !ust a nit Of tent
permanent on ID" part Of tn" bell. May
he it isn't the kind If bill that wlIl
ring strong and loud TO, a mcasl\ little
o-by. four fire. But the point Is the
bell hasn't run@ UP t" date with any de-
gree oc feeling. a3d the members of
the town council don't propose to ply
for IT until 1t gives some evidence Of
it's bens what they pay for.
Councilman Charles A. Eetcham.
chairman Of the council committee on
tho fro department. ATTEMPTED to Sc
euro sn appropriation from the counc!l
last night to pay for the installation Gf
the fire alarm system AMI the bell The
council refused to make the appropria- =
ton. Somebody stn,ed that the bell did
ring. but that it rang In sort Of wills
rer TIA. cCrldn't be heard more than
two blocks.
Tonight there will he a test Of the
power Of the hell. Mayor Edward Dew
lin has appointed committee of coun-
cilrnen to station themselves in various
parts OF the village and that bell has
got to ring SO that every body can hc4r
It or tho gentlemen who instFllrd il
will have the pleasure of tearing 1t
down again
The Washington times., 1916-02-01
D. c. WORKERS Join
TO CUT LIVING COST
Form Cooperative Association
to Buy Food Supplies At
Wholesale Prices.

Employees OF the District government
have organized the District Co-Opera-
tive Association to help them reduce the
cost of living. The sole purpose of the
association is to save money for its
members by buying food supplies at
wholesale.
The rules are few and simple. To be-
come a member an application must he
signed and forwarded to the secretary
treasurer together with an initiation fee
of % cents, and the annual dues of %
cents. The dues must be paid yearly in
advance. Following are the officers:
T. T. Apple, president; j. w. Winner,
vice president: &. 7. Helms. secretary
and treasurer. and =. A. Grant. man
ager.
'rhe buying Is done by Manager Grant
At present the association is handling
eggs. tea. cffee. bacon, oranges. and
candy. Additions will be made to the
The Washington times., 1916-02-01
DEATH
RATE INCREASING
Public Health Service Says 10
Per Cent Of Mortality Due to
This Cause.

Ten per cent Of all Of the deaths in
the United states result from pneu-
monia. according to the Public Health
Service.
II Is estimated that during the past
thirty days this rate has been doubled
in some sections.
tuberculosis and heart disease. each
causing one-ninth of all fatalities. are
the only diseases which outrank pneu-
monia but in some cities pneumonia Is
steadily increasing, and has surpassed
the mortality from tuberculosis.
Seventy per cent Of all cases Of pneu-
monia occur between December and
May. II is, the Health Service says.
n distinctly cold weather infection. 1t
In seemingly brought by wintry blasts.
but comes at that time really because
persons are more susceptible, from de-
bilitating Influences of winter. and
from the presence Of predisposing in
fections.
The Washington times., 1916-02-01
Citizens to Discuss
Pensions for Policemen

Adequate pensions for the members
OF the police and fire departments OF
the District will be discussed at the
meeting Of the Columbia heights Citi-
zens Association this evening at the
Arcade ballroom, Fourteenth street
and Park road. George W. Sellers. Sec
retary OF the Polcemcn's Association
will make an address, and J. Clinton
Haiti, secretary of the citizens asso-
citation, will introduce a resolution ad-
dressed to Congress urging the passage
of the bill now under considerat.o on.
The Washington times., 1916-02-01
VOTE FOR PATT TERSON
TRACT FOR CADETS
Southeast Citizens Association
Would Have Ground For
School Companies.

TO have the District Commissioners
ask Congress tc huy the Patterson
tract for p cadet armory and TO have
tho Federal Government furnish uni
forms and equipment for thc cadet IS
we'll as a sitc fer annual target prac-
tice and for n SUMMER camp for train
ing under an instructor. was advocated
in resolution rassed last evening by
sociation
The resolution came from a commit
tee. headed by Allan Davis. principal of
Business High School. which has e Ven
careful study to the matter of training
high school cadets.
Strong opposition tr the plan to ahol-
ish fire stops fer street cars va eX-
pressed in another resolutin1. The as
soc'aton urged that such change
would be dnnge,cus and pointed TO
The Washington times., 1916-02-01

spirit OF the officers and men dampeneu
by the failure to recognize their neeus
and provide for them"
Favored BY Wilson.
President Wilson has indorsed the
plan because he is the real commander
of the District National Guard. The
organization in this city Is the only
national guard organization that Is
under the direct control of the Presl-
dent, as Is the regular army. IN
other States where national guard Of
ganizations sALe Of the same relative
ilitary efficiency as the District or
ganizaV IN, ample provision Is made In
the fr m of armories for the housing
OF t.e organizations. In some states
the armories are among the handsom- =
est public buildings belonging to the
States 1t is the hope Of the people
supporting the bill that will be taken
up In committee today to have model
structure erected in Washington.
The Washington times., 1916-02-01

L. Prs. Selz Russia Balls. no 0r
English last; sizes to II; ~ NJ
G to T.; were 500. Special. .sUAs w
: Prs. Craddock Russia
~ II: ia F$:;" e to '1' s ''5:: S:'s 2; $2.45
- Prs. Craddock Russia Butcher. Eng
lish and Greensboro lasts: 90 0r
sizes : to II: &. ID and r ~ NJ
widths. We're $500. Special. VIE W.
Prs. SELF Gun Metal Bucher. on
;:;s: S:;5: Ell; !. & ;'"i ~: +: a ': S2.85
- Prs. CraddOck Gun Metal BluChers.
on English and hiEh-tOe
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81 Prs. Gun Metal Balls. English last
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SPtClil' l'''''''. ..''.'.''' ''''''. " - OS
Prs. Burt Il Packard kangaroo
Balls; sizes SlA to NJ widths 40 1r
b TO f. Were $500, Spe- ~
Prs SELF Wei Bucher. on Banker
last; sizes 10 and II only: nH Or
widths q to f. Were ~ <N
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The Washington times., 1916-02-01
REMOVES
ECZEMA

The powerful absorption proper
ties of TAYLOR'S ECZEMA SOL
VENT will quickly remove all itch
ing, singing, unsightly skin blem-
ishes and restore the skin to its per-
feet healthy state.
This preparation is a doctors pre-
scription, contains nothing of a
harmful or injurious nature, is odoi-
less, and will not soil the clothing.
1t is, likewise, a most effective
treatment for all other forms Of
skin and scalp diseases.
At your druggists or send Csc,
coin or stamps, Dept. A, Taylor
Chemical Co., SOL 18th st. WASH,
D. c.
The Washington times., 1916-02-01

Etrcct accidents that have occurred re-
Gently IT, the southeast scctIon pa proof
that more, instcal Of less. prccaCtion5
are needed.
The Commissioners viii bc asked TO
place n traffic policeman at tho car
crossing at Eiphth and q streets south
cnst. A number Of accidents have &C.
cured Mt that point recently the Com
missioncrs viii bc told Several of
these resulted in tho death of crildr"r
There is a heavy traffic at that point,
IL was re ported.