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New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
WATCHMEN GUARD
 S|MSBURY POWDER
Keep Close Watch on Supply Of
 Ensign-BiCkford Explosive

Simsbury, May 22.-Despite the an- nouncement by the Ensign-Bickford Co.,, makers of fuses, that strikers who failed to return to work today could consider themselves no longer in the company's employ, none of the strik- learned, and the situation there re- mains unchanged
 Having rejected yesterday the offer of the company for an increase of ten cents a day the strikers made coun- ter proposition in which they agreed to return to work for an increase of twenty cents day, making their daily wages s2.2O. This was rejected by the company.
 Satisfactory increases were given to the women strikers, but the latter in view of the unfavorable action taken on the mans demands, decided not to return to work. The original demands for the strikers were for thirty cents day and changes in certain shop rules.
 About ten deputy sheriffs are on duty here, keeping watch on the for eign settlements, which are in two diff ferent parts of the town. In the woods the company has stored large quan- titles of powder, and these magazines are being closely guarded by company Watchmen.
 Reports received here were to the effect that fourteen workmen had been discharged from the company's plant at Avon as a result of demands for pay increases, and that the en- ployeS of A. J. Ketchen and Sons, con- tractors, who are doing work for the Ensign -Bickford Co.,, at Avon, have also struck. The contrac acting firm em- ploys about forty.
 No disorder of any kind has been re- ported.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
DEFER KILLED IN STATE.

Hartford May 22.-There was one report of deer killing received at the office of the superintendent of fisher les and game today that brought the number of deer killed in the state, as reported since the law went into effect last August up to 1,500. But it is the opinion of Superintendent Champion that the number reported represents only one-third of the actual number killed. There has been for the past few weeks a marked decrease in the number slaughtered and MT. Crampton at tributes this to the difficulty which Eeople who hunt the animals for food have in keeping the flesh untainted now that the weather is warmer.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
ISLAND THEIR PRISON
General Townshend and English Force Captured by Turks at t-El-Amara to Have Full Liberty.

London, May 22, 12:35 D. m.-The American embassy at Constantinople, which has charge of British interests in Turkey during the war, sent word today of the disposition of the British forces captured by the Turks at Kut- El-Amara.
 This information is contained in the following official statement from the British press bureau: Ambassador Page states that the American en- bassy at Constantinople has been in formed by the Ottoman government that Gen. Townshend (who was in command at KutE El-Amara) and his staff will be brought to ConstantinopIe and probably will be assigned to the Island of Prinkipo Gin the Sea of Mar mOsa), where they will be allowed full liberty. Most of the officers and men are still at Kut and Bagdad. Some will be sent to Damascus.'
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
OBSERVE JOINING
 NATIONAL ORDER
Mayor Quigley and Senator Klctt Laud Local Italians for Interest
 in Adopted Country.

On hundred and forty members of the Victoria Emmanuel and Star of Italy society gathered at BardeCll's hall yesterday afternoon to celebrate the union of the order with the main
 branch in New York of the LOggia. Ordine Figli d'Italia, which took place in the morning. A delightful banquet was served and the gather ing was then taken in hand by John DiNOnno, who acted as tOastmaster, At, the guests table were seated Mayor George A. Quigley, Senator George w. Klett, E. M. DiNonnO, John J. Daly, editor of the Herald, john T. Loomis, treasurer of tn" Commercial Trust company, al NichOla Laria
 Postmaster DiNonno first called
 Cn Mayor Quigley, who lauded the
 members for their advancement in
 the ideas of their adopted country.
 He was glad to see them banded to- gether and expressed his belief they are patriotic citizens of this country l as well as cherishing love for their
 motherland. The mayor slammed so- called hyphenates and expressed the
 hope the Italians would keep away IIOlIl lHdI DuSUGdT.
 In introducing Senator Klett, Toast master DiNonno told of the formers services in getting Columbus Day a legal holiday and the applause was
 deafeping. Senator K1ett said he as- sisted in this work for he believed that the day should be set aside as a holiday. There is a custom in Italy for the national flag to be draped on all public buildings and
 that custom should be observed more in this country, said the speaker. He praised the American flag and told
 his auditors to be followers of true
 IAmericanism and be ready to answer their countrys call, no matter who was in the presidential chair. Chairman DiNonno then read f Thomas Reillys Your flag and My Flag" the assembly rising. ] John J. Daily extended his con- gratulations to the society and 1 praised Columbus He was pleased ] to record the birth of the society and 1 hoped never to record the death.
 Letters and telegrams were read | from President George M. Landers of
 the Chamber of Commerce, State 1 Treasurer F. S. Chamberlain and i City Clerk Alfred L. Thompson who l were unable to be present.
 E. M. DiNonno was chairman of | the banquet committee and his as- l sistants were Felice Di GregOriO,
 Frank Caselli, John DiNonno, Frank
 T!osco, P. Dolce and M. Capaleo.
 The officers of the society are: Venera able-Felice De Gregorio. .. 1 Ass, Venerable-F. Casella. Tx. Venerable-G. Bisaccia Correspondence Secretary C.. CapitanO.
 Finance Secretary-F. BOscO. Treasurer-M. PapaleO. Orator-S. Nappi.
 Trustees-Gaetano ChiH, c. Gus l cina, Giam. Biagio, F. Boccio, Gu 1 glielmO TallariCO.
 Cerim monieri-Domenico Grano e i Nicola Puglisi.
 Inside Guard-Donato Maiella. i Outside Guard-Michele Casella.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
NEW BRITAIN MEN
 TO ENJOY CRUISE
Deeper Waterways Members Will Leave New Haven and Terminate
 Sail at MiddIetOWn Tomorrow

Upwards of a couple of hundred Waterways association from all over the state, and including a sizeable local delegation, will participate in the rivers and harbors inspection cruise tomorrow, ending at Midd1etOwn, where a shad dinner is to be served.
 Hon. George M. Landers, Joseph R. Andrews, Frank H. Johnston, J. C. Loomis, E. w. Schultz, A. H. Andrews, Joseph M. Halloran and Dugald Me Milan will comprise the New Britain party and they will leave on an early train, arriving in New Haven in time to catch the steamer which will leave City Point at 8:30 o'clock. AmOng the other prominent guests will be Hon. ROll1n Woodruff of New Haven. Lieutenant Governor Clifford B, Will son or Br1dgeport, Representative w. $. Pardee, President Charles A. Collev of the Waterbury Chamber of Com merce, President Charles A, Pease of the Hartford Chamber of Commerce Representative Samuel Russell of Mid Baven, Mayor Timothy Murphy of Norwich, Mayor B. B. Rogers of New London, members of the Rivers and Harbors commission and representa- itves of the war department
 The various harbOrs between New Haven and Saybrook will be visited bv the steamer and a trip will be made up the Connecticut river to Middle town, where a shad dinner will be served at Steucks.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
BoDtiStS Convene.

Minneapolis, Minn., May 22-Elec- tion of officers was the principal bys- mess before the northern Baptist convention today. President Smaller Mathews of Chicago was not can didate for reelection.
 E. T. Tomlinson, executive secre- tary of the ministers and missionaries benefit board, in a report to the con- vention said the permanent fund had been increased to SITS, ,455.45. The report told of a campaign in which a quarter of a million dollars had been raised and only an expenditure of $900 involved.
 It was explained in the report that grants made by this board are not pensions but are intended to help needy ministers and missionaries.
 Dr. c. A. Barbour, president of Rochester Theological seminary, Rochester, N. Y, was elected presi- dent of the convention without opposi- ton.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
City Items

Harry Phalon, a substitute at the post office, is ill at his home on Franklin street.
 Big mark down sale for three days M. Seibert.-advt.
 Court is sick with neuritus and rheumatism
 Mrs. D. Sullivan, 113 Greenwood street will entertain the Jolly Twelve Whist club Tuesday afternoon.
 Mrs. S. LaFlamme of Main street has been taken to the New Britain General hospital for treatment for an injured knee.
 The Catholic Women's Benevolent legion will meet in St. Marys school hall Wednesday evening. A social hour will be held following the meet ing.
 A large delegation of the members of the Ladies' Auxiliary, A. O. H. and the degree team went to Rockville yesterday where initiatory work was conferred by the local team.
 Miss Kitty Bresnahan of Water- Eury was the weekend guest of the Misses Hennessey of Talcott street.
 Mrs. George c. Rogers of Fairview street, is visiting with her parents in Woonsocket, R. l.
 a Frank Monkewicz of 241 Broad street, accidentally ran down John Shauzski, a, boy living at 157 Broad street, at the corner of Broad and Grove streets yesterday The auto mobile knocked the youngster down and cut his head, but he was not seriously injured. The boy ran di- rectly in front of the car, after lodging about the road.
 The Bodweu Land company has sold property on Eaton street to Edward A. Mccarthy
 Cases of scarlet fever on Ash and Wilcox streets were today quar- antined by the health department.
 Several cases of whooping cough have developed in the city and in an effort to prevent the spread of the disease, the health department re- quests that all cases be immediately reported.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
NORTH ST. MAN IS
 HURT IN COLLISION
John Wise, Riding Motorcycle, Col Iides With Horse Drawn Vch-
 icle in Hartford.

John Wise of 236 North street is at the Hartford hospital suffering from numerous injuries about the body and limbs, and Francis A. HOadley of PAP Fern street, Hartford, is at his home with a broken hip, received yesterday afternoon when the New Britain man, riding a motorcycle, collided with MT. Hoadley's horse drawn carriage on Pennington avenue, Hartford.
 MT. Wise was unconscious for two hours after the accident, and a man who was riding on his motorcycle with him. returned here to notify his wife of his serious condition. Later, how ever, the local mans condition became more comfortable. Mr. Wise is 31 years old and MT. Hoadley is 35 years of age.
 The exact cause of the accident is unknown, but witnesses say the two vehicles were coming in opposite di rections when Wise either tried to drive too close to the wagon, or the horse shied into him, caOsing him general mixup.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
STUDENT CADETS
 RESUME STUDIES
Finish Military Week at Fort Wright and Leave for Their Desks
 at State Colleges.

Fort Wright, N. Y, May 22.-The 500 student cadets who have been in camp here a week, left Sunday for Rhode Island State College and the Connecticut Agricultural College at Storrs Camp duty ended practically with the official inspection on Friday
 Sunday the student soldiers were up early and the two battalions left in government steamers for the main land where special trains awaited. The students were given a week of thorough, practical military training under the care of officers of the regular army. There will be other of these student camps at Wright this summer, several hundred New York and Brooklyn school boys being due soon after the close of the school year. These camps are part of the general preparedness program.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
Women in Convention.

New York, May 22-Local dele gates to the biennial convention of the general federation of women's s clubs are busy today welcoming club women from the west and south at the railroad and steamship terminals About 5000 club women are here arr ready and 15.OOO more are expected. More than 1 900 husbands of the club members have registered with the committee on husbands and have been supplied with pink tickets, good for admission to only one session ot the convention or a conference.
 Beginning today there will be Iuncheons and dinners for the dele gates every day until the convention ends on June 1. The board of direc- tors met this morning and this af- ternoon the board gave a luncheon to sixty-fve members of the executive committee.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
A. O. HI. to Have Vaudeville.

Tentative plans for holding a vaud- le performance in the Lyceum the f Sunday evening June 4, were lae at the meeting of Rev. W. A. Ity Branch, A. o. H., yesterday af-
 boon. Featuring the entertainment be Kathleen Mathew, the noted 3perance worker, who will present gact entitled, Views of Beautiful land. Miss Mathew recently pre- led her skit in Hartford where 1t with favorable comment
 Included on the bill will be a num- of Hartford and local performers, selection which has not been de- 8d upon as yet In anticipation of fport from the building committee srge crowd was on hand at the 1ting, but the report was deferred one month.
 len candidates were initiated and applications were received. A Hing address was delivered by Post 8ter William F. Delaney and musi- aselections were contributed by 8l F. Callahan, William J. Lenehan 3 Joseph Fitzgerald. Announce
 3t was made that the organization
 8 secured the Philharmonic band athe field day to be held in Mid-
 8 loon at o'clock in the Knights of
 8mbus hall, nearly 100 members A receive the four degrees.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
OFFICERS INSTALLED.
Holy Name Society New Administra-
 tion Enters on Duties.

Retiring President Philip c. McIn- tyre acted as installing officer of the new officers of St. Mary's Holy Name society last evening. The new admin tstration Is as follows: President, James O'Donne11; vice president, Thomas J. Smith; recording secretary, Edmund Curtin; financial secretary, Patrick J. Egan; treasurer, Rev. John T. Winters.
 Daniel J. Frazier of Hartford, for merly- of this city, who is interested in prison reform work in the Capitol city gave an excellent address on the work that is being conducted in the state prison in Wethersfield through the parole system and also in the ef- forts toward teaching the prisoners the Catholic doctrine. The speaker cited six specific cases where the as- sociation had secured employment for prisoners during the past year. and through this assistance the unfortun- ates were able to secure their liberty. Drink and bad mpanfonShip, the speaker said, was the direct cause of many of the men landing in the insti- tutions. During his remarks, MT. Fra zier paid a tribute to Warden Garner whom he termed one of the best pris- on heads in the country. The claim of many persons that a convict is not to be trusted after his release was strongly denounced by the speaker, who cited instances where men after their liberation from Wethersfield, have been accepted in positions where they have rapidly risen to the confi- dence of their employers who now place explicit trust in their honestly and integrity.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
Advertised Letters

The following is list of letters unclaimed at the New Britain Post Office, May 22, 1916: Miss Hester Anderson. Mrs Wallace Blakeslee. Charles E. Bough. MT. Dexter. Janac F7edam olick. Harry Francis. Wnn. Gruffag. w. Wallace Hall. Miss Eva TIoyt CD. B. M. Humphreys. Arthur Haddad. Miss Jessie McClintock. c. E. Manttey. Miss Ruth Peters. O. N. Phillips. Mrs. Anna Splng. Lester Johns. Miss Ida Simiolle. Miss Mae Smith. James Stanton. Anton Sadaighuk. Miss Sighe Tuerveod. Nicola Vittano. w. A. Whitaker. Carl Weber. Ask for advertised letters and mention date of list.
 VIM. F. DELANEY, Postmaster.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT.
Pleasing Program Promised at St.
 Peters Fair This Evening.

A unique entertainment is prom fsed for this evening at St. Peters parish fair, which is being held at Bardeck's hall. Fourteen little girls will present play entitled "The Flow ers.' There will be eight principals each representing a flower and with chorus will render a program of songs and dances. The "Popp Dance" will be demonstrated by Miss Minnie Huber during the course of the per- formance.
 The cast follows: "Buttercup" Anna Bardeck; "Violet' Julia Koaarad; "Sunf1ower'' Irene Fletcher; Daisy Gertrude Klar; "Daffodil' Agnes Fletcher; ttHo1lyhock" Mary Neubau- CT; Morning Glory" Alice Fletcher; Four o'Clock'' Minnie Huber. The chorus will be comprised of Laura Huber, Emma, Rehm, Helen Steiner, Gladys Ronalter and Celia Merz.
 Dancing will be enjoyed until mid night
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
BRINGS BODY ASHORE.
Men Leave on Motor Cruise and One
 Comes Back Dead

Groton May 22-Word was receiv- ed here this morning by members of the Masonic Order that James D. Williams had come ashore at Fall mouth, Mass, bringing the body of Arthur V. DObson. No particulars were given.
 Dobson and Williams left here Saturday noon to take a motor launch to parties in Boston for whom it had been built at a local yard. They were reported in Newport at o'clock that afternoon making about IS miles an hour. Dobson was en- ployed in the Groton post office and leaves a wife and one child.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
METHODISTS START '
 ON FOURTH WEEK.
BaptiSts Elect Officers and Will
 Choose New President

Saratoga Springs, N. Y, May 22-l The task of completing a greats amount of unfinished business faced the delegates to the Methodist gen eral conference, who this morning began the fourth week of the qdsda riennial session. In the expectation of final adjournment by Friday or Saturday action probably will be speeded up and extra meetings dur ing the week are contemplated.
 The question whether missionary 1 bishops shall be elected for Malay asia and Africa was the order of-.the day, postponed from Saturday for the purpose of further investigation of the possibility of entirely eliminat- ing this branch of the episcopacy and substituting bishops with full powers
 Consideration of a committee re- port commenting the retention in the discipline of the clause prohibit ing church members from playing cards, dancing and theaterg going probably will be reported within a day or two. V
 The conference also will be asked to decide if any of the journals now issued under church auspices shall be combined for the purpose of economy
 As soon as the election of mission. ary bishop was called up, J. Frank HanIy, former governor of Indiana, introduced a resolution intended to provide for abolishing the office of missionary bishops and electing pres ent incumbents to the office of general superintendent, with full episcopal powers The resolution was tabled and the conference ordered a ballot for missionary bishops.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
DIR. BLACK A DIRECTOR
Chosen to Succeed Dr. Townsend on
 Gaylord Farm Board.

Hartford, May 22.-Dr John T. Black, secretary of the state board of health, has been elected a member of the board of directors of the Gaylord Farm Tuberculosis sanatorium, Wal lingford, to take the place of Dr. Joseph H. Townsend, deceased.
 Dr. Lyman, who has charge of the institution, said today that the gift Of $10,OO0 by Miss Whittemore of Nau- gatuck, will be used in improving the roadway leading to the institution. Governor Holcomb, who attended the annual meeting of the Gaylord Farm association Saturday, spoke in strong commendation of what the in stitutlon, which is a private one, and the state are doing for the relief of rersons suffering from tuberculosis.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
STRIKE IN NAUGATUCK.
Most of Departments In Goodyear
 Plant Are Closed.

Naugatuck, May 22.-Most of the departments of the Goodyear India Rubber Glove Mfg Co.,, where ten or a dozen calendar men are on strike were closed today, and it was indi- cated by the company that unless a speedy return to work was made by the strikers the entire plant would be shut down, throwing out of employ ment about 2,000 persons
 The strikers who have been get ting $2.75 a day have asked for S3. The company says it cannot pay that wage.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
PUPILS TO GIVE PLAY.

The Lincoln school Parents and Teachers association will meet to- morrow evening. Children of the school will produce a play, entitled "The Little Maid of Concord Town.'' Superintendent of Schools Stanley H. Holmes will tell of the work of voca- tional schools, his subject being, Mot Theory, But What We Are Actually Doing" Refreshments and a social hour will follow.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
MEAT PRICES ADVANCING.
Big Advance in Wholesale Cost
 Scarcity in Sight

Today saw the pinnacle fn the price of meat reached in this city, when an advance of 1-2 cents is reported by one of the wholesale houses. The price as quoted is about 16 cents, the highest it has ever reached, accord ing to two of the oldest employees in beef houses in the city.
 On top of the rise in price comes the fears of a shortage, the boxes being at their lowest ebb today.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
ITTEJTTES HEARING.

Hartford, May 22.-The pubI1c utilities commission will meet in Bridgeport Tuesday to hold hearings on the proposed method of construc- ton of a double track in that city and for the reconstruction of tracks on Carlisle street, New Haven. The hearings will be held in the council chamber in Bridgeport.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
COURT ACTION AFFIRMED.

Washington, May 22.-The action of the federal district court for north ern Texas in dismissing for want of jurisdiction the suit of the Bankers Trust Co.,, for a receiver for the Texas & Pacific Railway Co.,, and the New Orleans Pacific Railway Co.,, and for the foreclosure of a second mortgage on the two roads was affirmed today by the supreme court
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
STATE RECEIVES S4,8S1.
Insurance Company Pays for Fire
 Loss at Shelton.

Hartford, May 22-By the adjust ment which the tuberculosis com mission has made with the insurance companies, the state has received the sum of $4.S81.85 for it's loss on ac- count of the destruction by ire of the superintendent's house at tM Shelton SanatOrium.
 This sum includes $3S1S5 for state property including furniture that was in the house. The net loss to the state is $146.15. The house will he rebuilt without delay.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
Sons of Veterans,

The regular meeting of Sons of Veterans auxiliary No. 1 will be held Friday evening at 7:3O o'clock. At S:15 o'clock the society will hold Mem orial Day exercises in G. A. R. hall, to which all the patriotic or ganizations in the city are most cor dially invited.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
Francis Drake Lodge, S. of S. G.

E Francis Drake lodge, No. 429, s. G., will hold it's quarterly Eing on Thursday evening of this
 in the usual place when the of s will be elected for the next term Representative to the grand lodge
 ah will be held in Rockville on
 2day, August 8. There are several
 brtant committees to report and Age attendance is expected. The
 liar meeting on June will be held
 he Svea club hall, 90 Arch street, 3ecommo the American Union 3 3wedish Singers, which will use h hall for headquarters for visit fladies.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
GAVE PLEASING CONCERT

Professor F. F. Harmon of St. Mary's church directed a successful concert last evening at the Sacred Heart of Jesus church, given by members of the parish. The work showed finesse, being carried out in splendid manner by the chorus.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-22
Worthy Temple, Pythtan Sisters.

Ehe bi-weekly meeting of the tenn will be held in Mechanics hall, in street Friday evening. The bus |ss session will be called promptly 7:30. Supper will be served at 8:15. entertainment will follow which F include vocal and instrumental |nbers. Addresses will be made by hnd temple officers. The meeting
 R conclude with performance by Alpha Alpha Phi minstrels.