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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-23

charged with two bars wavy of last, holding a pickax proper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-23

To Mrs. F. A. B.. and to Mrs T. R.,
 who both have asked for the address of the Robinson Genealogical associa-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-23
E0Wt0ap0id
 Gperations
These Three Women Tell How They Escaped the Dreadful Ordeal of Surgical Operations.

Hospitals great and necessary institutions but they should be the last resort for who suffer with ills peculiar to their Many letters file in the Pinkham Laboratory at Lynn Mass, prove that great number of after they have been recommended to submit operation have been made well by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Here three such letters. All sick women should read them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-23

There seem to be no recent trans actions of the association in question
 but in 1906 the Robinson Family Gen ealogical and Historical association had headquarters at 150 Nassau street,
 New York city. care Charles E. Rob- inSon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-23

female troubles that Hcoud not anything said would undergo operation hardly without read about tho Compound what for others thought would try got bottle of Lydia Pnkhams ysgeable Compound and Lydia They helped today able ainy we'll" Mrs THos DIVER, 9s9 Milwaukee Ave, East Detroit Mich
 Bellevue P"I suffered tongue can with terrible bearing down pains and inflammation tried several doctors and they all told the sto that could well without operation and just dreaded the thought good other medicines that of them helped until friend advised Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound trial The first bottle helped kept taking t and now Ldon know what it to be sick and It will be the greatest pleasure if oppor-
 nty recommend it to other suffering IR1Nu FRoELcHna, 1923 Manhattan St, North Side, Bellevue
 you would like special advice Lydia E. Pinkhsm Med. Co., Mass. Your read by ana held m strict conaence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-23

To H. M H., who asks for names ol Harrisons who have written on their fam fly: Cecil Reeves Harrison and the Rev H. c. Harrison got out a book on tho family in London in 1914. In 1910 Fair fax Harrison and F. B. Harrison pub lished a book on '"The Harrisons of Skim ino.' William Welsh Harrison in 1910 pub lished the genealogy of the family o that name in Philadelphia, which traced descent to George Lieb Harrison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-23

Marinette, Wis.-WI went to the doctor and he told me must have an operation for 2 female trouble, and hated to have it done as had been married only short time. would have terrible pains and my hands and feet were cold all the time I.took Lydia E. Pnkham's Vegetable Com pound and was cured, and feel better in every way. give you permission to publish my name Mrs. FRED BEHNKE, Marinette,, Wis.
 Detroit, Mich.-a When first took Lydia E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-23

To J. L. B., who asks for the Bridges coat of arms. This is described, gules, a chevron between three griffins' heads erased argent. Crest. on tower, prop CT. hawks wing displayed of the
 last
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
UNEARTH DRUG MINE
 IN GROVE ST. HOUSE
Powerful Narcotics Found By Police Who May Prosecute Under
 Harrison Law.

Mystery surrounds a wooden box, containing a miniature drug store stock in vials commonly used by phy- sicians and chemists, that was found in a room at 145 Grove street last night by policemen from headquarters who had been sent there to investi- gate complaint. Many of the vials contain powerful drugs that ordinar- fly would not find their way into the possession of any but physicians or druggists, unless by some one in the illegal practice of medicine or the result of theft. One vial contains a substantial amount of powdered opi- um, sufficient, it is believed, to come under the Harrison narcotic law. The viaIs bear labels indicating that they were affixed by physician or some one familiar with chemistry. The dates on the labels are during 1893 and 1898.
 In tracing the ownership of the col lection an it's history, the police are looking for Steve Champagne who, it is believed, may be able to enlighten the officials relative to the mystery. The box was found at the home of David Torzko. Asked regarding it, members of the family expressed ig- norance and said that it belonged to Champa gyne a boarder.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
LEAVES BRIDE IN LURCH
Andrew Simons Alleged to Have Won Heart and Purse of Mary MarkO and Then Running Away.

Instead of being a principal at a New Years wedding, Andrew Simono- vich of 34 Silver street, better known as Andrew Simons, is likely to get a far more cordial reception if he IS located by pretty Mary Marko of 234 High street, her big brother, Michael Marko, or the police. For Andrew IS accused by Mary, according to her brothers complaint to the police, with having not only captured her affections but also $65 of her money and decamped for unknown parts. She says that Andrew called at her home last night, the wedding was discussed and she gave him the money to pay for a ring and other wedding necessities. The wedding date was set for some day shortly after Christmas, probably New Years eve. Whether she had a premon1- tion of trouble or had a date with Andrew this morning, is not known to the police but they were informed that he left this morning. The com- plaint to the police followed and De- tective Sergeant Samuel Bamforth is Investigating.
 Andrew was. employed at the Stan lev works, is about 23 years old, feet 10 inches tall and weighs about 16O pounds. The police are informed that he can easily be distinguished by his red hair and that he has blue eyes and a clean shaven face.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
MRS. T. EDWIN BROWN
 IS DEAD IN KANSAS
Wife of Former Baptist Church Pas tor SuCcumbS to Pneumonia
 After Short Illness.

Photographic advices received here today from Independence, Kansas, state that Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, wife of Rev. pr. T. Edwin Brown, for over a decade the beloved pastor of the First Baptist church in this city, died at her home yesterday following a short illness with pneumonia
 During their long residence in this city pr. and Mrs. Brown made hun dreds of warm friends, all of whom will deeply mourn Mrs. Browns death. Mrs. Brown was about 70 years of age. She was married to Dr. Brown in the Strong Place Bap- tist church in Brooklyn, N. Y, on April 19, 1864, and on April IT, 1914, the couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with public re- ception and family reunion in the parlors of the local church. At the time of his marriage Dr. Brown was pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist church in Brooklyn.
 Besides her husband, Mrs. Brown is survived by three sons and one daughter. They are Judge Samsen Brown of Reno, Nevada; Judge Thomas Edwin Brown, Jr, of Christobal, Panama Canal Zone; Teodore S. Brown, formerly in busi- ness in this city but now located in Kansas, and Mrs Kark D. Mitchell of Independence, Kansas.
 Mrs. Brown was known in this city as woman of most sterling charac- ter and her kindly and sympathetic nature made her loved by all who knew her.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
PROHIBITION IN FRANCE
Government Will Place Ban on Con- sumption of Whistles, Brandies and Other Liquors.

Berlin, Dec. IA, 10:40 a. m.-Total consumption of such alcoholic bever- ages as whiskies, brandies and liquors has been decided on by the govern ment. This is shown by the text in the Journal Oficel today of Premier 'Briand's declaration yesterday before the chamber of deputies on the sub ject. The premier said:
 'The government will ask you to give it the faculty of solving by de- crees all questions of interest in re- gard to the national defense which s the laws are to slow to regulate A particularly grave question which can be regulated only in war time the solution of which involves the life of the country and it's salvation, Is the total suppression of the con- sumption of alcoholic liquor"
 The premier's remarks were greet ed with loud applause from many of the benches
 Deputy Mayeras interjected: ''In the army also ''
 ''Yes, in the entire country said the premier.
 The use of the term alcohol in this connection is understood in France to include such beverages as absinthe, which already has been suppressed, whistles, brandies and liquors, but not wines or beer.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
BONAR LAW AVOIDS PEACE
 TALK IN CREDIT REQUEST
Confines Speech Entirely to Finances-Britain's War Dept. to Be Brought up to 3,523, 3,000,000 Pounds.

London, Dec. IA, 11.30 a. m.-In pounds in the house of comm ons to- day, A. Bonar Law, chancellor of the exchequer, decided to conf1ne his speech entirely to the financial side of the war, and, in the absence of Premier Lloyd George, and former Premier Asquith owing to illness, it merely along this line. However, this will not prevent the small group of peace advocates from asking ques- tions in any effort to draw out the government iH regard to Germanys peace proposal, although it was re- garded as unlikely that they would succeed.
 The proposal of the Central powers had not been received at the foreign office this morning.
 In any event, Great Britain will make no official comment until Rus sia, France and her other allies ex- press their views.
 Today's vote of credit is the four IeellH S1uCe the OuIDreak or the war, bringing up to total for the present financial year to $1,750 0000, 900 pounds and the grand total for the war to 3.523, 3,000,OOO pounds. While there is always large attendance of members on the day a vote of credit is moved, even more than usual in- terest was shown in todays proceed ings, owing to curiosity as to wheth- CT any change would be announced in the manner of financing the war and to the reception by the Liber- aIs of the new chanceIlor's policy.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
OIL TANKER RESPONSIBLE.
Rips Large Hole in Side of NJ
 and M. Liner.

Norfolk, Dec. 14.-The British oil tanker Helena was the ship which crashed into the Merchants and Miners liner Powhattan in lower Chesa peake Bay last night.
 Badly damaged about the bow, the Helena came into the ship yard here early today for repairs. So far as could be learned none of her crew was hurt
 Reached on Thimble Shoals to keep her from sinking, the Powhattan lay in shallow water today with great hole ripped in her side by the Telena's bow and exploding boilers. Four negroes of her crew had been injured by falling beams from the impact of the collision. All her passengers, bound from Baltimore to Boston, had been safely taken off during the night by other ships
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
WILD RIDE IN CEMETERY.
Auto Beyond Control Smashcs Into
 Family Vault.

East Norwalk, Dec. 14.-An auto mobile truck driven by David Harin- stein of Bridgeport. failing to make the sharp turn at the foot of steep hill just before entering Norwalk, crashed into a cemetery and broke into the family vault of George Bishop, knocking over five other tom bstones on the way. The front of the automobile was wrecked but the driver by sticking to his post es- capped serious injury. The damage is estimated at about $500.
 The curve, known as "Mortuary Turn,' has been the scene of many accidents to automobiles and trolley cars
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
RUSSIA FEARFUL
 OF GERMAN TRAP
High Authoritative Source'' Says Resolve of Allies to Carry on
 War is Strong.

Petrograd, Dec. IA, via London, 1:55 p. m.-From a highly authori- tative sOurce," the Novoe Vremya, says, it has obtained the following expression in regard to the peace pro- posal of the Central powers.
 '"The appeal of our enemies is a fresh attempt to cast upon France, Russia and Great Britain the respon- sibility for the war, and a fresh trap for the public opinion of the world.
 "The Allies would be taking upon their shoulders a terrible responslb1H- ty for their own people if they stopped the war and concluded a premature peace which would nullify all their countless sacrifices.
 "The firm resolve of France, Rus- sia, and Great Britain to carry on the war to a final triumph cannot De weakened by any illusory offers from their enemies.'
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
Japanese PeSSimistic.

Tokio Dec. 14.-Officials of the Japanese foreign office said today that they do not take the German peace proposals seriously. They ex- pressed belief that the Entente allies would have to fight to the end
 Japan, it was stated, has not yet been officially notified of the making of the proposals.
 A supplementary estimate issued today provides for an additional one million men of all ranks for the army service during the present financial year. The original estimate was for four million men.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
NO WAR ON GREECE.
Blockade Does Not Imply Hostilities,
 Lord Robert Cecil Says.

London, Dec. 14.-In the house of commons today Lord Robert Cecil minister of blockade, said that the complete blockade of Greek ports did not imply a state of war between Greece and the Entente allies.
 He also told the house that the Entente allies, fully alive to the dan gers of delay on deciding with what he termed the unsatisfactory situation in Greece were about to present cer- tain demands to the Greek govern ment for the purpose of clearing it up.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
VERDICT FOR $35, ,OOO.

New York, Dec 14.-A verdict of s35,OOO was given by jury here to- day for Police Magistrate Joseph E. Corrigan in his suit against the Bobbs- Merrill company of Indianapolis, pub fishers of George Bronson Howard S novel Gods Man." in which he al- leged he was libelled. He sued for s2OO.OOO damages. Corrigan charged that one of the chief characters in the novel was intended to represent him and that it contained matters defama- tory to him
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
BRAND DENOUNCES PEACE
 OFFER AS "GROSS TRAP
GERMAN SOLDIERS NOTIFIED

German Great Headquarters in the West Wednesday, " via m.-T read at Tuesday resting the soldiers at the the trenches  
  is tncan
  of O terror display lively as the peace n
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
No Let-up in TeutOn Pressure.

Petrograd, Dec. IA, via London t'The enemy continued his attacks in the direction of Buzeu Gin central Ru- mania) on Tuesday," says the com munication today from the war office. "Our cavalry and infantry detach- ments came in contact with the enemy west and southwest of Buzeu. Our cavalry advanced toward the west on Tuesday and, cooperating with the infantry, fought a stubborn battle" "
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
FDDY-HART ENGAGEMENT.
is Made of Coming
 Wedding of Society Couple.

MT. and Mrs. Howard S. Hart, of Sunnyledge, have announced the en- gagement of their daughter, Miss Alice, to Stanley R. Eddy, son of MT. and Mrs. Elford B. Eddy of West Main street No date has been set for the wedding.
 The couple are both we'll known in local society circles. MT. Eddy is connected with the local office of the brokerage firm of Richter & com pany.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
COAL CARGOES SUNK.
Seventeen Thousand Tons Destroyed
 By German Submarines.

Amsterdam, Dec. IA, via London, 12:35 D. m.-A Berlin despatch says that German submarines between November 2S and December sank off the French Atlantic coast, among other vessels, steamships carrying coal cargoes amounting to 17,OO0 tons which were on the way to France and also an English steamship with ooo tons of war material which was nroceading from New Y Ork to France.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
STAMFORD HAS S30.OOO FIRE.
Furniture Factory in Flames from
 Unknown Cause

Stamford, Dec. 14.-Damage es- timated at about s3o,oo0 resulted from a fire today in the kiln drying department of the Erskine-Danforth corporations furniture factory here Much of the damage was due to wa ter. No one was injured.
 The cause of the fire which was confined to the building in which it started, has not been determined.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
MORE GOLD POURS IN.

New York, Dec. 14.-Gold to the amount of $1G,0OO,OOO imported from Canada was deposited in the assay office here today to the account of J. P. Morgan and company. This brings the total imports from all sources since January 1 to $62O, O,OOO,- OOO
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
French Advance Checked.

Berlin Dec. IA, by wireless to Say ville-After violent artillery bom- bardment French troops attempted an advance in the Argonne yesterday. They were repulseS by the Germans, the war office announces.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
Canada Stands Firm.

Ottawa, Dec. 14.-Canadas attitude toward the German peace proposal is indicated in a message sent by Sir George Foster, acting premier of the Dominion, to Premier Lloyd George as follows:
 "Canada stands with you and the empire for vigorous prosecution of the war until complete victory is at tained"
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
REQUEST TO SOLDIERS
Emperor Francis Joseph Leaves co., OOO. .OOO Crowns to Wounded, InvalidS
 and Bereaved Relatives.

Munich, Dec. 14, via London, 10:1O a. m.-The Neueste Nachrichten says that 6O,000,OO0 crowns was willed by Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria Hungary from his private fortune for a fund for the benefit of wounded sol diers, invalids and relatives of men killed in the war. Two daughters and one granddaughter receive 2O, OOO,OO0 crowns each. Of the remain der of the late emperor's private for tune 1O,000,00O crowns was divided among various legatees.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
LITERARY TEST PASSED.

Washington, Dec. 14.-The immi- grafton bill containing the restrictive literary test for admission of aliens which has caused three presidents to veto the measure was passed by the senate today, GA to '. The bill as amended in the senate now goes to the executive.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
CONNECTICUT, THURSDAY DECEMBER 1o6TWELVE PAGES.
NATIONAL PROHIBITION
 AMENDMENT FAVORED

Washington, Dec. 1.-The pro- posed national prohibition amend ment was today ordered favOrably reported to the house by the judiciary committee. The pro- posed universal suffrage amend ment was ordered reported with out recommendation.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
Great WalIachia Conquered.

Berlin, Dec. IA, by wireless to Say ville-Along the front in Rumania the Teutonic forces are making progress, it is announced officially. All of great Wallachia south of the railroad be- tween Bucharest and Tchernavoda is now in the hands of the Teutonic forces
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
TO ARM ALL SHIPS
House of Commons Informed of Great Britain's Consideration of Placing Armament On Merchant Vessels.

London, Dec. 14, 4:40 p. m.-In the house of commons today Thomas MacNamara, financial under secretary for the admiralty, announced that the admiralty had under earnest consld- eration the matter of arming mer- chant ships
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
GREAT WALLACHIA IN
 HANDS OF INVADERS
Question Whether Rumanians Have Established Themselves Along Line of Buzeu Not Settled by News De- spatches-French Open Offensive in Argonne Region But Are Checked by Enemy

While the warning nations are Awaiting definite developments from the presentation of peace proposals by Germany and her allies, the opera tfons on the various fighting fronts < are proceeding as usual. The imme- d1ate future, so far as the peace prof. lfers are concerned, is indicated as likely to be taken up by consultation among the allies preliminary to the sending of a joint reply
 Interest in military developments still centers upon Rumania, where the armies of Field Marshal Won Mackensen are fighting their way for ward, despite the difficulties of trans port caused by the bad conditions of the roads in a Rumanian winter
 Whether the Rumanians have as yet succeeded in establishing themselves along the line of the Buzeu, near the southern Moldavian border, is not yet apparent. Berlin's last specific men, ton in this connection was made in last nights communication in which the Teutonic forces were reported to be nearing the Buzeu. In any event, it appears that the Rumanian evacua- ton of southern Wallachia is virtual ly complete, as the German war office announces that great Wallachia, south of the harest-Tchernavoda rail- way, has been cleared of hostile forces.
 Beyond the German report of the repulse of French attack lin the Argonne, on the western front and of Serbian assaults on Bulgarian posi- tions in Macedonia the war news pre- sents little else of interest
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
U. s. MISINFORMED
Germany Contends America Has Been Deceived Regarding Purpose in De- portation of Belgian Citizens.

Washington, Dec. 14.-Germany's reply to the American protest against deportation of Belgians arrived at the state department this morning. It is understood to contend that the United States has not been accurately in formed of the purposes of the depor- tations which are said to be made on the ground of social necessity.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
MALINOWSKI SENT TO JAIL

Hartford, Dec. 14.-Victor Mali nowski of New Britain a jitney driver was today sent to jail for three months, in court, on the charge of manslaughter. His car killed An tonic Weisnuski' in Forestville.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
EXTRA DIVIDEND OF $1O,

Dodge company, copper producers, to- day declared an extra dividend of $10 a share in addition to a quarterly dividend of $2.50 a share
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
REICiISTAG MEETS IN JANUARY
Important Events May Cause an
 Earlier Session.

Amsterdam, Dec. 14, Via London The Berlin Tageblatt says that the next regular session of the ReichstaE Will take place about the middle of January, unless important events necessltate an earlier convention.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
Buiears Rcpulse Serbs.

Berlin, Dec. IA, by wireless to Say ville.-Bulgarian troops on the Mace donian front have repulsed another attempted advance by the Serbians, s+1le war office announced today.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
CRANE VALVE co. IN
 SANTA CLAUS ROLE
Quarter Million Dollars to Be Dis tributed Among 2,6OO Bridge
 port Employes Alone.

Bridgeport, Dec. 14.-The Crane Valve company with factories here and in Chicago will distribute Christ mas bonuses equal to ten per cent. of the earnings of all employees, it was announced today. A quarter of a million dollars will be distributed among the 2,60O employees in Bridge port.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
STEAM YACHT BURNED.

New York, Dec. l4.-Rodman Wan anlaker's steam yacht The Nirvana was almost totally destroyed by fire early today in her winter berth at Bath Beach.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
COLTS EXTRA D1VIDEND

Directors of Colts today declared a regular 4 per cent. dividend and an extra dividend of 16 per cent payable January l, 1917.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
CONGRESS TO RECESS

Washington, Dec. 14.-Congress will recess over the Christmas holidays from December 22 to January ?, Democratic Leader Kitchin announced today.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
ORDERS DOGS MUZZLED.

Hartford, Dec. 14-Cattle Commis- sioner Phelps today issued an order, calling for the muzzling of all dogs in New Haven and Torrington.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14
CHRISTMAS SHIP DELAYED
Consignment of Food, Clothing and
 Medicine for Armenians and Syrians Not AbOard-Thanks From Armenia


 New York, Gee. 14.-The sailing of the navy collier Caesar, Americas Christmas ship for the suffering Ar menians and Syrians, which was set for today has been postponed until Saturday, due to a delay in loading the cargo of food, clothing and medicinal supplies.
 Washington, Dec. 14.-In recog- hilton of Americas aid to suffering Arm enians, hand illuminated parch ment expressing the thanks of the Ar menian people was. presented to President Wilson today by the head of the Armenian church in America,
 Accompanied by the Massachusetts delegation in congress the Rev. Arsene E. Vehouni, of Worcester, Mass, head of the church here, made the presen- tation.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14

Claims Berlin Is Reiterating Cry Oppression and DiscIaining R SponSibiIity for War-Warns Cou try Against Possible Poisoning Opinion--Address Warmly H ceived.s
New Britain herald., 1916-12-14

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