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New Britain herald., 1916-08-18

"Everybody is we'll aware of moun- tainss of political obloquies heaped upon him in late years and yet un- scathed he stands above them. The reason is that his political opponents forget the real great service he has rendered to the country. The bit terest attack levelled at him is, that coming into power, he has failed to carry into practice the lofty political ideals,' he had been preaching for decades. Where did the critics get those lofty political ideals from? It was the new Marquis who most prom inently and indefatigably pounded and hammered them into the nations mind, and who taught them the use of the very weapon they are now em- plOying against him. The part he has thus played in the promotion of political education of this country will never be obliterated."
 The journal concluded as follows: "Besides being a political educator the new Marquis has for years stood internationally a figure representative of Japan, contributing not a little to- ward planting cordiality in the social intercourse of the country with the rest of the civilized world. Here he stands peerless in the land. Then, coming to the question of Japans par ticipatiOn in the present war, opinion has been divided to it's wisdom; but all careful thinkers are agreed that history will yet prove the cor rectness of his judgment. On top of all, he has signatzed the achievement of his regime by concluding great world work. namely, the new Russo Japanese convention. His present honor has certainly not come to him too soon.'
New Britain herald., 1916-08-18
ENGLISH CHEMISTS
 PREPARE INDUSTRY
Plan Independence From German
 Supplies in Future

l Correspondence of the Associated PressD 1 Edinborough, Scotland, July 31- 1 The three days session of the annual 1 meeting of the Society of Chemical | Industry showed that the chemical l industry of reat Britain would in the 1 future largely break away from it's l dependence on Germany and other | countries so far dye and fine chem | icals were concerned, and at the same time brought out prominently the need for still further research and develop ent on the part of Britishers l generally.
 Papers were read indicating that the enormous waste of by-products of coal going on in the country, while it was asserted five per cent. of coal it. self was wasted in some pits, twenty per cent. in others and forty per cent lost in certain Doncaster pits. On the subject of tar distillation- a process yielding about a dozen chemical products-a speaker stated that the industry had suffered from lack of cooperation and that more scientific attention with a, central re- search laboratory were required to re- capture the fine chemical and color trade from Germany.
 Regarding the prospects of British dye supplies it was stated that at present the necessary products were required, for the government colors varying from khaki to violet being required; but that after the war acids would be in abundant supply and with plants now in course of con- struction as well as organized re- search, the British chemist was be- ing given a chance to compete with the German chemist as well as with those of America and Japan.
 It was generally agreed that some state subsidy or protection by tariff should be afforded for at least ten years At the final session a paper was read on "rare earths," it's au thor asserting that the situation was full of promise for Great Britain's flu ture independence of foreign raw materials, largely used in chemical manufacture. Professor Louis stated that he had just returned from an official investigation of the resources Of rare earths in India and in his opinion Great Britain was in a vastly superior position to ermany in quan- tity and quality of raw materal.
 A discussion on the patent laws of the country showed a sharp differ ence of opinion between lawyers and patent a agents and inventors points of view, but all agreed that reforms were needed.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-18
OkUMA TO REMAIN
 AS JAP PREMIER
Opposition Responsible for Ru-
 mOrS to the Contrary

Correspondence of the Asso. Press.)
 Tokio, July 12.-The secretary of the Japanese cabinet has issued an official statement denying an insistent report in the Japanese press that Pre- mier Okuma would retire. The state ment allows it to be understood that the opposition groups in the Diet were responsible for the reports.
 The idea advanced was that Premier Okuma has long felt that it was time for him to withdraw and that the suc- cesful negotiating of an alliance with Russia offered favorable moment for retirement as it represented a crOWning act of statesm anship.
 The opposition press suggested that the new cabinet would be a coalition ministry containing both Marshal Prince Terauchi, the governor-general of Korea and Baron Takaaki Kato, ex- minister of foreign affairs, or 1t would be a cabinet headed by either one of these statesmen.
 Premier Okuma is receiving con- gratulations from al sides on his ele- vation to the rank of Marquis. The immediate occasion of this honor was the conclusion of the alliance with Russia but it has to do very largely with his distinguished services ren- dered to the empire during the war with Germany.
 Promotion to the rank of Marquis gives Premier Okuma a seat in the House of Peers.
 "Of all the veteran statesmen" says the Japan Times, "who were survivors from the galaxy of the Meiji pillars of state, none has waited so long for a full opportunity to test his states manship as Count, now Marquis Okuma. Nor has it been the lot of any other to experiec e so much pressure of arduous work in ripe old age as he.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-18
SHEEP EAT QUEENS TREI

Athens, Aug. 18.-The imm forest fires that have swept Or during the past few weeks have l source of particular chagrin Queen Sophie, for the Queen of Hellenes has been the leading fl in the conservation movement Greece. The barren mountains three thousand years ago were with verdure have been a text for queen in her crusade to teach modern Greeks the need of prese ton of the woods and streams. I year Queen Sophie plants a tree her own hands as an example to women of Greece. But this year had no luck, for during the night lowing this Arbor Day ceremon, wandering shepherd passed with 11ock and the newly planted tree lgnobly eaten by the sheep.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-18
large steamships in England to

large steamships in England to be operated by the commonwealth in the movement of Australian wheat to Europe, will not go far towards solv- ing the problem. The steamers have a total cargo capacity of 12O,OOO tons but 1t is doubtful if they can make more than two trips each to Europe before the end of the year, and this will dispose of only 9,OOO,OOO bushels of the huge quantity of the cereal that is awaiting shipment here.
 Australia has almost 100000, bushels of wheat stored in sheds or beginning to sprout in stacks where storage is unavailable in country railroad yards, and the comm on- Wealth's next wheat harvest is alrea dy ir sight to further complicate the problem.
 The governments purchase Of the steamers is hailed by the labor party with qualification, for the esta blish- n,ent of a government-own fleet has long been a plank in it's platform.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-18

most of them are-will not only pierce 1t easily but f1atten out in the process and often carry bits of the metal on into the body
 Some half a dozen dealers in the protector" were haled before the courts recently on the charge of en- 6angering public safety. Each claim ed that the metal shields will stop bullets fired at a thousand yards or more. They established satisfactorily that they never had sold the shields under any other pretense, and there fore could not be held for fraud.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-18

Marquis Okuma received also the Grand Gordon of the Order of The Chrysanthemum and the Grand Or der of Merit. The raising to the rank of Viscount of Baron MotonO, Jap anese ambassador to Petrograd; of Baron lshii, the present minister of foreign affairs and of Baron KatO, the former holder of that portfolio are interpreted as being in recognition of their services in successfully ne gOtiating the Russian alliance.
 For services during the war a baronetcy has been bestowed upon General Mitsuomi Kamio who con ducted the military operations at Tsing- tau; on Admiral Hayao Shim- amura who was chief of the general staff of the navy; on Vice Admiral ROkuro YashirO who was minister of the navy; and on Vice Admiral Sada- kichi Kato who commanded the fleet that bOmbardcd the Tsng-tau forti- ficationS.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-18
FAKE BULLET PROTECTOR
Austrians Duped by Device Supposed to Lessen the Force of Missiles Proves Very Dangerous.

Correspondence of the Asso. Press)
 Vienna, Aug. 14.-The Austrian au- thorities have been making an ap- parently intellectual fight against an alleged "bullet protector that is widely sold, but which it is claimed is dangerous rather than helpful in eny way.
 The ''protector" is nothing but a curved piece of metal that is hung about the neck inside the tunic, and which, it's producers claim, will stop or lessen the force of a, bullet fired at long range. In practice, the au- lHorltles claim, it is merely menace because a bullet at short range-as
New Britain herald., 1916-08-18
SHORT OF WHEAT SHIPS

Australia Buys Fgteen Large Vessels in England to Carry Grain But Many More Are Needed.
 Correspondence of the Asso. Press.) Melbourne, Australia, Aug. 14.-
New Britain herald., 1916-07-29
AGENTS WANTED

Superior Court State of Connecti cut, County of Hartford, the 17th day of July, 1916, Florence A. Ganzer Vs. John GanZer.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-29

WANTED-Man for farm work for
 or 3 weeks by the day. A. C.
 Record, Kensington. 7-2S-3d
New Britain herald., 1916-07-29
NOTICE.

Will the party that found pocketbook
 with name and address and $19OO
 return to 300 Main street 7-28-2dx
New Britain herald., 1916-07-29
sTRIExRs RWO sYMPR7HKER5 BLOCK GRE2

ley system which serves a population of 700,000 il that borough, was eX- pected to receive the support of the workers on the subway, elevated and surface transit lines in the entire city
 That was the belief of Edwin A. Ma her, Jr., vice president and general manager of the Union railway con- pany of the borough of the Bronx. When William B. Fitzgerald, the
New Britain herald., 1916-07-29

BOY WANTED at Cigar factory. IS
 Monroe street. 7-29-1dx
New Britain herald., 1916-07-29
-AS-sY-1KYYsO

All New York city may have to walk in a few days if the plans of the organizers of street car workers are successful. The trolley strike for more pay. recognition of the union, etc., which started July 22 in West chester county and extended to the Bronx, tying up completely the troll
New Britain herald., 1916-07-29

strong jawed quiet voiced organizer of the railway men from Troy, N. r., was asked about the report after he had spent an hour with William D. Mahon, international president of the street railway men, he smiled significantly and said:
 You'll see what you'll see when it happens. We are making no predic- tions."
New Britain herald., 1916-07-29
CANVASSERS.

CANVASSERS ATTENTION Have good article. Real money maker
 Bach family a prospective customer
 Write for particulars. New Eng- land Sales Co.,, 3O7 Atlantic street, Stamford, Conn. 7-2S-3dx
New Britain herald., 1916-07-29

NOTICE-Automo obile parties taken out Reasonable rates Chevrolet car Richard Covert Tel. 255-12.
 7-24-6dx
New Britain herald., 1916-07-29

AUTOMOBILE FOR HIRE-Special shore rates, reasonable. A Me-
 Nickle, Tel. 295-4. 7-27-d3x
New Britain herald., 1916-07-29
City Advertisement
REGISTRARS' NOTICE.

The Registrars of the City of New Britain will be in session at their office, Room No. 402, City Hall build ing on Friday August 4th, 1916, and Friday. August 11th, 1916, from 12 o'clock noon to g o'clock D. m. for the rGrpOse of making an enrolment of the legal voters of the city of New Britain for the nomination of candi- dates to be voted on at the State and National election to be held Tuesday, November 7th, 1916, and to perfect the present list of registration.
 WILLIAM ZEIGLER
 THOMAS J. SMITH,
 Registrars. New Britain, Conn.,,
 July IS 1916
New Britain herald., 1916-07-29
SITUATION WANTED,
SUMMER BOARDERS.

INDIAN NECK, BRANFORD-Now open for season; all facilities; good
 service; reasonable rates; trolley;
 telephone Mrs. A. D. Frey, Cottage 1905. 7-1S-tf
New Britain herald., 1916-07-29
ORDER OF NOTICE.

Upon complaint in said cause to said Court, at Hartford in said Coun- ty, on the first Tuesday of September, 1916, and now pending, claiming di- vOrce, it appearing to and being found by the subscribing authority that the wherea bouts of the defendant, John Ganzer is unknown to the plaintiff.
 ORDERED, that notice of the in- stitution of said complaint shall be given the defendant by publishing this order in the New Britain Herald u newspaper published in New Britain once a week, for two successive weeks, commencing on or before July 27, 1916.
 LUCIUS P. FULLER,
 Assistant Clerk of Said Court
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-02
CABLES PROTEST TO LONDON I.
NOTE ON BLACKLIST POSITIVE IN,
TENOR AND COUCHED IN VIC.
OROUS TERMS.
United States Protest to BE Presented
Today-Clearly Stated Illegal Re-
saricti0ns are Imposed ON Freedom
Of American Trade.

Washington, July 27.-American
Ambassador Page will present to the
British foreign Office probably to-
morrow formal note protesting
against the blacklisting Of American
business firms under the Trading with
the Enemy Act In announcing today
that the communication had been
transmitted to London. Acting Secre-
tary Polk said it discussed only the
general principles Of international law
involved. without taking up cases Of
individual firms blackli5ted.
The note, officially described at the
department as protest" is said to
be positive in tenor and to leave no
doubt regarding this governments at
titude. 1t is about 1000 words in
length. Present plans are to make it
public next Monday.
It is understood this government s
view that illegal restrictions are i'm
posed by the blacklist order upon the
freedom Of American trade is set
forth in vigorous terms. Some modifi-
cation Of the order. 1t is believed, ia
insisted upon, There have been indi-
cations that should diplomatic efforts
fail to bring relief to affected Ameri-
can firms, some form of retaliation
would be considered by the United
States.
Individual cases of blacklisted
firms, 1t Is expected, will be taken up
IN, personal conversations here and at
lLohdon. z
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-02
RAILROADS ADD TO SERVICE.

Southern Opens Lines to Spartanburg
and Greenville-Other Roads Busy.
Columbia. July 27.-Reopening OF
train service by the Southern Railroad
over It's lines to Greenville and Spar
tanburg was the main development in
the work Of restoring the schedules
to normal condition.
The Seaboard is still pushing work
on rebuilding its trestle over the Wa
teree at Camden, and it Is hoped to
have the work done and the trains
running over the trestle by the end OF
the week. The continued rains in
that territory have kept the water in
the river high and this has interfered
a good deal with the repair work.
A ferry transfer service is being
maintained by the Southern on the
lines to the north, where the transpor.
tation has been interrupted by the
away of trestles over rivers.
Resumption Of service over the
main line of the Atlantic Coast Line
also marked an additional return to
conditions.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-02
Negress Lived 116 Years,

Cottageville. July 22.--Annie Mitch
ell. an old negro woman, died at the
home of her son, March Mitchell, near
here. July 10th. at the advanced
age of 116 years. She was born De-
cember "a. 1900, and could remember
the war Of 1912 we'll She was the
mother of eight children, the young
est and only one living having been
born in 1S44. She has 25 grandchil-
dren and one great grand child.
Thirty-eight years ago she lost her
vision and became totally blind, but
her sight came back after a few years
and she could see all right without
glasses. but later her eyesight failed
her and she again became blind. 49,
This old negro woman has excited
comment because of her
great age, and the wonderful fact
that she became totally blind and
then had her eyesight restored.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-02
CROPS IN PEE DEE DAMAGED.

Director Baker of Boys Agricultural
Clubs Discusses Effect Of Recent
Storm.
Columbia, July 27.-The recent
heavy rains and the food /, waters
caused considerable damage to the
crops In the Pee Dee section of South
Carolina, according to L. L. Baker Of
Bishopville, State director of the boys
agricultural clubs. Mr.. Baker said
that the farmers and business men
were facing the suitation brayely.
There has been great damage to the
tobacco crop. he said. The continued
rains prevent the farmers from curing
the leaf. The markets will open
August 1.
you can't make cotton in the
rain." said Mr.. Baker. discussing the
damage to the cotton crop. He said
that this is a very critical period in
the production of cotton, and that it
would be impossible to estimate the
damage accurately.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-02
SWAN RIVER TO SAVE DOLLAR.

Ramping Wateree Stayed Not This
Traveler-Hc Wouldn't Pay Fer.
riage Demanded.
Columbia, July 27.-The story was
brought to Columbia yesterday of a
mans swimming the Catawba river
during it's recent most flooded stage
to save ferriage charges Of 81. When
the bridge was washed away last week
enterprising youths Of the commun-
ity improvised boat line, charging 81
for the trip from one side to another.
The river at the particular point was
between ESQ and 800 yards wide and
the adventurer who didn't have the
dollar land wouldn't pay it," if he
had challenged the boatman to carry
his clothing. Shucking to Adams
garb, he plunged into the swirling
current, and the boatman, both I'm
and precaution, pulled the
canoe alongside the swimmer as he
slowly battled his way across the
turbulent stream.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-02
WHEN TROOPS WILL MOVE.
PALMETTO REGIMENTS GO TO
BORDER JUST AS SOON AS
THEY ARE READY.
Secretary Baker Writes to Gov. Man.
ning-War Chief Says Mastering
Officer Will Report When Units Are
Prepared.

Columbia, July 27.-In reply to a
letter written recently to the war de-
partment, asking that the mobilized
units Of the National Guard of South
Carolina be sent to the border at the
earliest possible moment, Gov. Man
ming today received the following let
ter from Newton D. Baker, Secretary
of War:
Hon. Richard I. Manning Govern
or of South Carolina, Columbia, s. c..
my Dear Gov. Manning: I take
pleasure in acknowledging your per-
sonal letter of the 17th inst. on the
subject of the readiness of your troops
to go to the border. and their great
desire to see service. there. In reply
thereto, want to express apprecia-
ton of the spirit animating the South
Carolina troops. together with the
hope that their desire and your own
may be speedily realized. On a rec
|ommendation from Gen. Funston,
commanding the Southern depart
ment, and in order to relieve that de-
partment as far as possible of the
work OF completing the equipment OF
the troops Of the several States. or
ders were issued July Is. 1916, to de-
partment commanders. by whom the
movement of troops to the border is
regulated. to hold all organizations
until they are completely equipped
and ready in every respect to move
I take it. then. that as soon as your
State troops are completely ready
both as to strength and equipmen,
the commanding general of the East.
crn department. who will be notified
by the mastering officer on duty In
your State, will promptly issue orders
for their movement.
with expressions Of esteem and
high regard, remain,
Very sincerely yours.
Newton d. Baker.
Secretary of War"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-02
CLEARS COL. BUTLERs NAME.
Spannel Found Wife in Onicer's
I Room, But Mrs. Butler Was There,

Spannell Found Wife in Onicer's
K Room, But Mrs. Butler Was There,
Too.
San Antonio. July 26.--Thc official
report on the killing of Col. M. C.
Butter. at Alpine. Texas. last week by
Harry SPANIEL, completely clears the
Ihhnle Of the dead officer.
& The report transmitted to Gen. Fun
ftch today by Col. J. A. CASTOR, dis
trict commander with headquarters At
kfarfa. says that Col. Butler was
aware that SPANIEL was jealous Of his
wife and took care never to be with
fsSr except when others were present,
The immediate incident that led to
the killing Of Col Butler and Mrs.
Dpahnell is described in the report.
Col CASTOR. who hurried to Alpine in,-
nacdiately followins word OF the
shooting, says that Col. and Mrs.
Butler and Mr.. and Mrs. spannell had
gone to the home Of friend who was
Ill and on their return to the hotel,
where they all lived. it was suggested
tnat every one. as q precautton.
should wash their hands.
Col. CASTOR says that shortly after
this SPANIEL went to Col. Buffers
room and finding apparently only Col.
Butler and Mrs. Spaniel there. began
to upbraid his wife. At this point.
however, Mrs. Butler came out of the
bath room and pointed out to him
that she was one of the party. 81
Soon after SPANIEL took Col Butler
and Mrs. SPANIEL on the ride that
ended in their being killed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-02
CLEMSON SHORT COURSE.


Four Score Young Farmers VIII Bene.
NJ b. ;tudy at College.
+ - e young South Carolina
cor, -. club champions will at
tend the agricultural short course
which begins July 81 at Clemson coll
lege. Ia L. Baker. State agent for the
boys agricultural club work In South
Carolina. was In Columbia yesterday
to make arrangements for the trans
portatton Of the young farmers.
Clemson college each year awards
scholarships to the prize winners in
the corn and pig clubs In each coun-
ty. These clubs have been organized 4
In 40 counties. This year 1,100 boys
nave Joined the corn clubs and LOO
are enlisted In the pig clubs. More
than $4,000 has been invested In paro
bred stock.
The young farmers will leave CO.
iumbia next Monday afternoon at 1905
o'clock for Clemson College. Mr..
Baker has secured a special car for
the boys.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-02
Mexican Mediation Plan.

Washington, July 2S.-Officials inti-
mate that the cabinet has agreed on
the plan to name the conferees for
mediation Of differences between the
United States and Mexico.
Secretary of Labor Wilson an
nounces that he will take hand
In trying to prevent the threat
ened general railroad strike. The
departments board Of mediation
is to call meeting within ten days
to try to settle the trouble.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-02
BLACK RIVER RISES.


Manning. July s7.-Two and a.haif
inches Of rainfall yesterday afternoon
added TO the other heavy rains that
fell every day or night for the past
week have filled the streams In this
section to higher stage than for a
number Of years past. Black river at
this place 10 up to the bridges and
ovsrfiowing the csuseway a great part
Of the distance across the mile wide
swamp. Many farmers report that
the, continued rains for the past ten
days have done greater damage to
the crops than was done by the great
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-02
ELEVEN CASES IN STATE.

State Board OF Health Reports Only
One Death From Infantile Paralysis.
Columbia. July 27.-Eleven cases
of infantile paralysis have been re-
ported to the State board of health
within the last two weeks. One at
Greer Is known to have proven fatal.
One was reported from Cherokee
Falls yesterday. The distribution
Of the cases was: Greer 1; Buffalo 1 !;
Greenville 3: Clifton 1; Cowpens 4;
Bennettsville /; Westminster 2; and
Cherokee Falls 1.