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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-26
Line a Failure From
Very Beginning

The old Steilacoom electric has
been a failure ever since T. j.
Abbott and G. w. Thompson, way
back in 1890, decided that they
could build up the vast area west
and south of Tacoma, and dump
ed 100000 into the construc-
ton of the road.
The first cars were dummies
on four wheels, hauled by a
dinky little steam locomotive.
1t was not long before electric
ity was installed, and some other
dinky cars began buzzing their
way between Steilacoom and
18th and X streets, leaving the
locy far behind.
But the super-bOom never
came. Although the railroad was
constructed in devious route,
curving this way and that so 1t
touched nearly every 40-acre tract
between the two towns (there are
48 curves in the ~ miles OF
rails), the speculation proved a
failure.
1t wasn't long before the Stella
COON Motor Co.. went into the
hands of a receiver, and the T. r.
& p. Co., which was then a strug-
Cling concern with only three city
lines, bought it for a song.
Hardly had the II. r. & P. Co.
acquired it's line, when 1t discov-
cred its mistake. The Steilacoom
system was not money-maker.
AS much as IS years ago the
holding company began its efforts
to abandon the system. After the
Pacific Traction line was bought,
the T. r. & P. saw chance to
extend the asylum line to the old
town of Steilacoom, and four
years ago official request was
made for this change. Only re-
Gently did the public service conn.,
mission grant the request.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-26
HISTORIC
CARLINE
PASSES

Continued From Page One.)
to two gray-haired couples sitting
in the middle of the car.
They're taking their last ride
over the old line. Yep-pioneers
During the past week there's
been more than a hundred old
people like that, ones that used to
live in Steilacoom, you know, who
have taken the round trip just to
see the old sights and get the old
thrills once more before the rails
are torn up.
What thrill they get from this
rickety old track is beyond me,
but | guess it brings back fond
memories"
And sure enough, the four old
people stayed on the car when
We reached Steilacoom, returning
on the incoming trip.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-26
BRITISH CRUISER
IN u. S. WATERS

NORFOLK, Va, July 26. -
Without warning one of the Brit
ish cruisers lying off Cape Henry
awaiting the appearance of the
German submarines Deutschland
and Bremen steamed through the
capes and anchored for an hour
near Fortress Monroe, then re-
turned just outside the three-mile
limit.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-26
BRITISH DISLIKE
M'CLURE'S GERMAN
TRIPS; EXPEL HIM

+ LONDON, July 26.-British au-
thorities informed American AM
bassador Page this afternoon that
S. s. Mcclure, American publish
er, must leave England by SatIr-
day.
The British dislike Mcclure on
account of his activities in Ger
many" Mcclure arrived aboard
the liner Philadelphia yesterday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-26

IS TAKEN
BY HAIC

PETROGRAD, July 8. The
Russians have captured ERIN gen,
1t is announced today.
Small advances have been made
against the Germans northwest of
Baranitchi during a fierce battle.
The enemy was repulsed after
crossing the river Shara.
The Russians are establishing
new record for a quick advance,
and are rapidly forcing back the
disorganized Turks.
They have covered nearly quar-
ter of the distance to Angora, the
eastern terminus of the Constan-
tinople railroad.
So far, the grand duke has
made this phenomenal advance
without railroads.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-26
LOSS OF TROOPS
DRIVES HIM MAD

LONDON, July 26.-The Duke
of Brunswick, the kaiser's son-in-
law, is hopelessly insane. say re-
ports reaching here. He became
insane after he had seen an entire
detachment under his command
swallowed up in a treacherous
marsh.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-26
PUTER INDICTED
ON FRAUD CHARGE

SAN FRANCISCO, July 26. -
Charged with defrauding victims
of 100000 by illegal use of the
mails, S. A. ID. Puter and his sons
were indicted by the federal grand
jury for the northern district of
Clifornia. Puter served sentence
in Oregon in 1906 for land frauds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-26
DIR. WAITE WOUNDS
SELF WITH GLASS

SIN SING, n. Y, July 26. -
With a wound in his chest made in
the shape of cross, DR.. Arthur
Warren Waite, awaiting execution
for the murder of his father-in-
law, was found bleeding in his
cell in the death house here. He
had cut himself with broken
glass.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-26

COON friends, or the loss of my
old car.
You see, these two old ,ars,
551 and 553, have bumped over
the line so long that they're loose
and shaky in every joint.
1.-THE company's going to tear
them to pieces, and rebuild
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-26
FAIL TO CHOP UP
ARMY MEASURES

WASHINGTON, ID. c., July 26.
ALI efforts to reduce items in
the army appropriation bill rec
commended by the military COM
mittee have failed In the senate.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-26
GERMANY RECEIVES
WILSON'S MESSAGE

BERLIN, July 25.-Ambassa-
dor Gerard today handed For
eign Minister Won Jagow Presi-
dent Wilson's Polish relief ap-
peal. The message was immedi-
ately telegraphed to the kaiser at
the eastern front.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-26

them"
He slapped the side of the car
affectionately.
"a street car kinda becomes IN
old friend after you've ridden on
it II hours every day for IL
years." concluded the heart
touched Mr.. Purdy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-26
FROM CALL BOY HE
GOES TO THE TOP

E. w. Mason, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. @. Mason, has risen by
rapid Advancement from call boy
in the dispatcher's office OF N. p.
to general superintendent of the
Western Pacific, position to
which he was appointed yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-24
National Guard Discussed.

Washington, March 24.-The ques- ton of calling the National Guard for border duty to release regulars for service in Mexico was discussed at today's cabinet meeting but it was de- cided there was no prospect of such action at this time.
 One battalion of the 21st Infantry was ordered today from the Van couver Barracks to El Centro, Calif., to reinforce the border patrol. The order was issued at the request of Major General Bell, commanding the western department
 The cabinet was told that there was sentiment in congress to protect the constantly 1engthening line of com tive expedition by sending more regu- lars into Mexico and placing guards men along the border.
 Major Gen. Funston, however. had not asked for additional troops, it was said today and war department off, cia1s did not believe mobilization of state troops was necessary at present.
 After the cabinet meeting officials showed they feared a mobilization of guardsmen would have a disquieting g effect in Mexico. They expressed con- fidence that American troops in Mex ico were in no danger. Should large bodies of Carranza troops go over to out ;he guard will be considered.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-24
NORTH & JUDD DROPS
Colts and Bristol Brass Also Recedc New Departure Gains and So
 Docs Union Mfg

TOday's stock exchange featured a decline in several so called local securities, while other stocks either showed a substantial gain or held decidedly firm. North & Judd lost several points and dTo~ ped to 99 bid and 103 asked. Thi@ $ the first time North & Judd has dropped be- low the 100 mark in about a year. Bristol Brass also lost a half point, going on record at 63-64 1-2.
 New Departure Common was much in demand and sold at the close 1892 1855, gain of about five points. American Brass was also strong at 272-273. Union Manufacturing com pany gained a point going to 79-S2, while New Britain Machine followed suit, going to 8O-82. Scovil Manufac~ turing company still holds strong al 545-555 ex. div.
 Further reaction was noted il Colts that war speciality dropping of ten points to 820 bid and S3O asked Other quotations were:
 American Hardware, 123-125 Stanley Works. 73 1-2-74 1-2; Stand ard Screw, 2S3-288; Landers, F'rary x Clark, 61-62; Niles Bement-Pond, 1S0-182 and Peck. Stowe & Wilcox, 31-32
New Britain herald., 1916-03-24
BORDER CONFUSED
 BY CONFLICT IN
 INTERIOR RUMORS
Continued From First Page)

of his post as chief-at-arms It is recalled that at the time of the American occupation of Vera Cruz, Herrera, who was then allied with both Villa and Carranza protested against the landing of the United States forces. In a speech made at Parral at that time he called on the MeXicans to arise and drive the hated "GringoeS' from the land and threat ened to break with Villa and lead an Independent movement if they did not unite in his denunciation.
 Accepting it as a fact that Herrera has revolted, speculation here turned in probab result on other Carranza leaders. Interest centered on Son ora where it is believed here if another defection is to occur it will take place. For some time the movements and speeches of Gen. Gales military governor of Sonora, have been the subject of special attention on the border. Reports that he has massed troops along the border have aroused apprehension in view of the known fact that large numbers of his off, cers and men were former adherents of Villa.
 Arizona Rolling Up Its Sleeves.
 The state authorities of Arizona, which borders on Sonora, are prepar- ing the national guard for any eventu- alities. The recruiting of the com panies to full strength has been au- thorized and arrangements have been made to organize civilians in case of trouble. The crisis is expected to be reached when Gen. Gales publishes the decree which he has announced he is preparing, cancelling all con- sessions granted by Huerta and Villa and ordering all members of Cientifico and Clerical parties from the state.
 Last night passed in complete calm in Juarez and Fl Paso, in sharp dis tinction to the previous night, when alarming reports of imminent trouble in the Mexican town caused military reserves to be held in readiness here and the soldier patrols kept on guard until morning and the stoppage of the street cars to Juarez.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-24
MILK PRODUCERS
 TO ADVANCE PRICE
Local Association Says Increase is Nee essitatcd By Higher Cost of
 Production

Steadily increasing prices for cat tie feed ana advancing costs for tools and labor are the reasons given by the New Britain Milk Producers aSsOcla- ton for their recent vote to advance the wholesale price of milk. It was voted to fix the price at five and one- half cents a quart at the farm and six cents delivered to dealers. While the producers make no mention of the fact, it is taken to mean that the con- sumer as usual will have to pay the freight In other words the retailer will meet the advance in wholesale cost by a corresponding advance in the retail comm odity.
 The New Britain Milk Producers as- sociation took the above action at it's annual meeting recently held. Officers were elected and a committee chosen to arrange for banquet. It is planned to have some good speakers when ad- dresses will be made on matters re- lating to the production and distribu tion of milk.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-24
SCHOOL BONDS SOLD.
E. H. Rollins & Sons of Boston Suc-
 cessfuI Bidder.

E. H. Rollins & Sons of Boston were the successful bidders for $25,- 900 worth of school bonds issued by the city to finance the purchase of the Farrell property at Clark and North streets. The bids were opened this noon by the board of finance and tax ation. Competition for the bonds was keen, there being ten bidders. City Treasurer Chamberlain said the price obtained was very satisfactory. The bonds mature August 1, 1929.
 The price obtained was $25,672. The next highest bid was Merrill, Oldham & Co.,, who bld $25,632, Dick Gregory X, Go. were third with q bid of S25, 5,5S2.50 and R. l., Day & Co. fourth With a bid of S25, ,567 ,22. Other bidders were: Curtis & Lawyer, Crop ley McGaragh & Co.,; Spitzer, Rorwick & Co.,; Esterbrook & Co.,; Harris Forbes & Co.,, and Sidney Spitzer 6 Co.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-24
City Hen1s

Hourly sales Saturday at Besse-Le- land 's-advt. The payroll of the water depart ment for the week was S202.34. When you think shirts, think Will son, $1 and up.-advt. About 100 boy scouts enjoyed a party at Monier Brothers store last evening during which they gave ex- hibitions of wig-way signalling. Will Hams, Mitchell, Hc'reck, Christ and Miles did exceptionally well in send ing and receiving messages.
 If you are the man that is hard to fit, let us make a suit or OvercOat to your measure. The Ashley Babcock Co.-advt.
 James Maher of Chestnut street won a set of machinists tools at the Y. M. T. A. 6 B. society list night
 F. c. Monier Jr. will attend the Willard Moran boxing match in New Y >rk tomorrow nigh
 Twin daughters were born to MT. and Mrs. Frank Albrecht of Yale street today.
 Hourly sales Saturday at Besse-Le- land 's.-advt.
 The registrars report that four wo- men have enrolled on the ito be made" list.
 The rehearsal of St. Mary's church choir, scheduled for this evening, has been postponed until next Friday at the appointed hour.
 More value for your money in Lam son & Hubbard hats at $2, $2.5O and $500. The Ashley-Babcock Co--arvt
 A son has been born to MT. and Mrs. Louis Jurgen of POI Stanley street.
 What is considered as real har- binger of spring was heard about the city today when a hurdy- -gurdy made it's appearance.
 Plain colored shirts at Wilson's, $1.50.-adVt.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Goodseu of 193 Main street are rejoicing on the birth of a ten pound son.
 Nicholas F. Glover has leased to Thomas E. Shanahan the store at 9 Spring street for two years at a il: onthly rental of $35.
 w. l.. Hatch, as administrator of the estate of Patrick Mcclure, has sold property on Hartford avenue to Ethel Schlafer.
 The department of public works reports the cost of removing snow due to this weeks storm, at S200, bringing the total snow bill up to $5, ,49O, but the departm ent expects to finish the year without an additional transfer.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-24
CHARTERS BOUND OVER.
Youthful HighWayman Held Under
 Bond of S25OO

Waterbury, March 24.-William Charters, who confessed shortly after his arrest yesterday that he was one of the highwayme who held up a Wood bury car on the outskirts of this city and robbed the conductor and pas sengers of $35 at the point of a gun was bound over to the. superior court on the charge of robbery at a prelim- mary hearing in the city court today.
 Attorney F. r. Sweeney, his counsel waived examination and bonds were set at $2,500. Charters is youth of twenty and is from a good family The police are looking for his alleged accomplice, Alec Larson.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-24
ARREST "CAVE MAN."
Piuse BlanZdzunas Would Compel
 Woman to Elope With Him.

Piuse Blandzunas, an evident be- liever of leave man. methods, was arrested on Main street by Officer Dennis Nealon this noon on a tech nical charge of breach of the peace A woman lodged the complaint against the accused, declaring that he was attempting to force his at tentions on her and tried to compel her to elope with him to Poughkecp- sic.
 Blanzdzunas formerly boarded at the womans house and when he be- gan to shower attentions on her the family council decided it was best for him to move along. Declaring that his love for her was too great to be withstood, Blanzdzunas cor,, tinued to annoy her. the woman said, until today when he grabbed her near the North & Judd companys plant and then followed her to Main street, pleading his cause. The prisoner de- clares that the woman's present hus- band is no good and he himself would about fill the bill.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-24
GIVEN BACHELOR DINNER.
Wyman Johnson of Chestnut Street
 Guest of Friends at Hotel Garde.

Twelve male friends of Wyman Johnson of 314 Chestnut street ten- dered him a surprise bachelor din- ner at the Hotel Garde in Hartford last evening. MT. Johnson will take as his bride Miss Isabelle Robertson the wedding to take place on April 4. MT. Johnson is building a new home at Barnesdale where the couple will make their home. MT. Johnson is employed at the Besse-Leland com- pany.
 Those present at last nights din- ner were Harold Johnson. Robert Skinner, G. A. Smith, Axel Bergen dahl, Harry Anderson, George Cone, Arthur Johnson, John B. Johnson, Ralph Moody, Norman McKirdy, Oliver Johnson and Wyman Johnson as guest of honor.
 The post prandial exercises were pleasantly carried out and the young men all responded to short speeches.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-24
COAL CONFERENCE ,
 ON IN NEW HAVEN
Chambers of Commerce and Railroad
 Official Discuss the Shortage in Connecticut.
Connecticut.

New Haven, March 24.-A confer ance to get definite information as to the coal situation in Connecticut is to be held this afternoon here between representa- tives of local chambers of commerce and F. P. Kenny. assistant general freight agent of the New Ha- Een road. Reports are that in many cities and towns the coal supply is running low owing to freight embargo and other causes.
 It is understood that the railroad company is to be asked as to the prospects of getting hard coal deliv- cries at inland points where the con- 'umers have to depend upon either all-rail or rail and water coal.
 In the cities on the coast, the un- 1erstanding is, both hard and soft coal is coming through by barges. The freight congestion has tied up much coal which has been tran shipped at ports and bound for up- state points. AllraiI coal is very aoW in getting through.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-24
CLASS NIGHT SPEAK FRS.
High School Seniors Planning fO
 Commencement Exercises.

At a meeting of the senior class of the New Britain High school held yesterday afternoon, the mem- bers chose Edward Ginsberg class or ator. He received min ety-twO votes Sidney Montague, with eighty-two ballots, was chosen class historian. Other elections resulted in the choos- ing of Kenneth Relyea as class prophet, Miss Mildred Ahlstrom as class prophecies and Miss Olga Axol son as writer of the class will.
 A Leap Year dance will be held in the gymnasium tonight for the benefit of the class book. The girls of the class are conducting arrange ments and a large crowd is expected to attend.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-24
METAL SHARES TAKE
 UP THE LIMELIGHT
Large Blocks of Anaconda, h. SpiratiOn and KenneCOt Are Sold

New York, March 24-Wall St, 10:30 a. m.-Metal shares were most active at the opening of todays mar ket, large blocks of Anaconda, Inspir- ation and kennecott Coppers, chang ing hands at fractional advances, with further activity in American Zirc and Butte and Superior.
 Studebaker, Mexican Petroleum and American Smelling were higher at the outset, together with Ameri- can Can, and Reading, but rails in general were unquoted. Later heav- mess in Lackawanna and Crucible Steel, Baldwin and MeXicans caused moderate reversal of prices. Wall Street Closing-Support was offered to oils and other heavy issues in the later dealings, but rails fell away moderately. The closing was steady.
 New York Stock Exchange quota tlons furnished by Richter & Co.,, members of the New York Stock Ex- change. Represented by k. W. Eddy
New Britain herald., 1916-03-24
REAR ADMIRAL RAPS
 NAVAL EFFICIENCY
Says 1t Could Not Be Put Into Condi- ton in Five Years Because
 Brains Arc Lacking.

Washington, March 24.--Rcar Ad- miral ITiske, the storm center in the row between the attackers and de- lenders of the efficiency of the navy, finally got before the house naval committee today after a long contest between the two factions.
 Since his retirement as one of Sec retary Daniels aides, Admiral Fiske has been a constant critic of the naval administration. Today he testified that in his opinion the navy could not be put into condition" within five years and that no matter how much congress appropriated, it could not be put into condition until the system which directs it was as good as that of any foreign navy.
 Admiral Fiske recommended a gen. eral staff, "a body of specially trained officers to study plans for war;
New Britain herald., 1916-03-24
DIR. TRAVIS HOMEBOUND.
Left Bucharest, ROumania, Early
 This Month.

Miss Jane Darlington, supervisor ut the State Normal school has just re- ceived postal card from Dr. Cath erine A. Travis dated Bucharest, Roumania. February 2Sth. In it she says: We start as soon as we can for Odessa, Kiev, Moscow, Petrograd, Stockholm. Christiania and home. I shall probably go to England. but my companion will go direct for Norway He is a lad, an interpreter from our unit. l am Well''
 The card was stamped "Received through department of state in dip lomatic pouch," which probably ac- time
New Britain herald., 1916-03-24
VETERAN FIREMAN THROUGH.
James McConkey, Callnnan Twenty
 one Years, Seeking Retirement.

James McConkey today filed pc tition with the chairman of the safety board asking that he be retired from active service in the fire department where he nas been a callman for twenty-one years. It is likely that the veteran iremen's request will be granted.
 Mr. McConkey has been in poor health for several months and this is given as his reason for wishing to withdraw. He was appointed a fire man on October 1, 1895, and has ever been a faithful and efficient public servant in the capacity of fireman,
New Britain herald., 1916-03-24
LEONARD SELLS OITT

} Charles P. Leonard, the we'll known fconfectloner, has filed notice with the town clerk of intention to sell his
 business at 261 Main street to George r. Demos and Machael Hanos The sale will take place April and the ttle will remain with Mir. Leonard Until all obligations have been full hlled. The new owners come from Westerly, R: l. MT. Leonard will re- 'turn to Hartford, where he has
 Operated a store for several years at
 599 Main street.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-24
MISSION WELD ATTENDED.
Bishop E. c. Acheson Delivers Inter- csting Sermon on Sin and Repentance

The seating capacity of St. Marks Episcopal church was taxed to it's limit last night at the third of the mission sermons by Suffragan Bishop E. c. Acheson. The bishop took for his topic The Return of the Prod igal: I will arise and go unto my Father.' The speaker pointed out that everyone is responsible for his own sins, and has need of repent ance and should turn to God in the ways of His appointment
 The theme for the last sermon of the mission tonight will be Gods welcome of the Pertinent It Is ex- pected this will prove the most in teresting sermon of the mission and a large attendance is anticipated.
 There will be two services tomor- row morning at o'clock and 10 o'clock, when Holy Communion will be administered.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-24
MUMPS NOW THREATEN.

Following the epidemic of measles, as was feared by the health depart ment, come other ontagious diseases Today the department learned of sev- eral cases of whoDDing cough and humps. This is time when both parents and teachers should take pre- cautions and watch closely for symp- toms of humps, chicken pox and whooping cough. Teachers are aske l to report signs of sAcn diseases either to the health department or the school superintendent.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-24
REVOLT IN FIFTH WARD.

Paul Bellman was reelected chair man of the fifth ward republican town committee at a meeting held Wednesday evening. It is reported that an attempt was made to oust him in favor of a Polish resident of the ward, but the plan was thWarted. Members of the committee inter- viewed today, admitted that this was so, but refused to divulge any definite information as to the identity of the aSpirant for the place.