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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-05-19

II, In day Of desperate weak
ness you had embezzled your
employers money and had to
flee the country, do you think
you could resist the desire to re-
turn, even after years2 Does
homa seem to you - be "the
anchor Of a mans scli?"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-05-19

: The Journal of the Michigan State Medical
Society comments thus In a recent issue:
Symr toms of arsenical poisoning are very
similar to those of cholera infantum; UNI
douhtedy number OF cases of cholera In
iantum we're reallycases of arsenical poison
ing, out cath. If occurring. was attributed to
cholera ,fantum.
We r peat. arsenlcal fly destroying de-
wees airs dangerous and should be abolished.
aeaith icials should become aroused to
%eventt ether loss of life from their source.
e "a Legislature, this last session.
regulating the sale of poisonous
& w. Thum Co.
ma Rspids, Mich
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
MARKET UNSTEADY;
 MEXICANS STRONG
Situation South of Rio Grande
 Helpful on Wall Street

New York May 17.-Wall street 10;30 a. m.--Indications of further profit taking were seen at the open ing of today's stock market, prices showing irregular advances and de- ojines. Motor shares, particularly Studebaker, were lower, and Indus trial Alcohol reacted sharply after scoring an initial advance. Crucible Steel manifested similar tendencies and other war issues were fractional ly lower.
 Substantial gains in Mexican Petroleum and Texas company sug- gested improvement in the Mexican situation and the strength of Mer- cantile Marines denoted further ac- emulation.
 U. s. Steel and leading rails were barely steady at the outset but hard ened later with the balance of the list.
 Closing made a new high record in the final hour, selling above 93, while most other issues were dis posed to recede. The closing was ir- regular.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
PINCH BACK SUITS
$17.98 up
CLAIMS AGAINST CITY.
Council Committee Hears Stories of
 Victims of Falls

The claims committee of the com mon council gave hearings last night to several victims of falls on icy side walks, but only in one case was com pensation offered. Michael Grove, an old man, who fell in front of P. & F. Corbin's property at 165 Chestnut street February 9, was first heard. He claimed to have received internal in juries and was under the care of Dr. c. M. Flanagan and pr. H. A. Elcock. As result of the accident he lost his job at the Stanley Rule and Level factory. The committee voted to al- low him to withdraw as he delayed in filing his claim for compensation.
 The same treatment was accorded the claim of James Connelley, who fell March 1 5 at Broad and Beaver streets. He claimed to have lost two weeks time and to have suffered a severe in jury to his right arm. The case of Mrs. Mary Russell of 49 Woodland street, who, on March 25. fell on Church street near the Stanley, Rule and Level factory, was tabled for fur ther investigation. It was voted to offer $35 to Mrs. Fred Heisler, who fell last February in front of 87 Pleas ant street.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
MRS. WILSON AN EXPERT.
Will Speak at w. C. 1T. U. Meeting
 Here Friday.

There is probably no woman in the country who has made a more careful study of the conditions concerning foreign population than Mrs. Mary B. Wilson, who has recently come from Philadelphia to make her home in Connecticut. After studying condi- tions in Ellis Island and in every part of the country Mrs. Wilson is pre- pared to give much valuable infor- nation. She has lectured i'll every state in the Union, and the local W. c. T. U. is very fortunate to secure such a magnetic speaker.
 Mrs. Wilson has great faith in the ability of tke foreign mon and wom- en to make good American citizens, and comes to the WOman's Christian Temperance Union to tell of ways of helping in the Americanization pro- cess. Meeting at D. m. Friday in Y. M. c. A. parlor All interested are cordially invited to attend
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
NIOHONK CONFERENCE.
International Courts and Conciii
 and Arbitration Discussed.

Mohonk Lake, N. Y, May IT, Lake Mohonk conference on int tional arbitration got under way with a discussion of possible int, tional courts and the theory of ciliators and arbitration.
 James Brown Scott, secretary oI Carnegie Endowment for intorna| al peace, presided pending the rival of William H. Taft, whol be the permanent presiding ofiqa
 For the first time in the histoH the conference the $100 prize of by Chester Dewitt Pugsley of York for the best essay written la undergraduate male college stla upon international arbitration been won by Q naval academy The price was presented todayR George R. Fairlamb, Jr., an AnrH lis second year man.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
CHv Aens

Mrs. Ernest Root of Maple Hill en- tertained friends at a bridge this aft ernoon.
 Mattabesset Tribe, I, o. R. M., will hold a special meeting at 7:30 o'clock this evening to take action on the death of Fred Lanman.
 The New Britain Ladies' Rifle club will meet tomorrow afternoon at 9 o'clock with Mrs. William Niedle at S1 Linwood street
 Following are the two new cases for the city court short calendar: Ed ward c. Dennison vs Frank Mack and the Bureau of National Literature Inc. vs Arthur Volz.
 The directors of the Chamber of Commerce will hold another meeting Friday evening.
 At a meeting of the directors of the Country club land Co.,, of New Brit ain held last evening" George P. Hart was chosen president, P. B. Stanley and Philip Corbin, first and second vice presidents respectively, Norman P. Cooley, treasurer, and w. T.. Sloper, secretary.
 w. A. Generous, of the grievance of Railway Clerks, received notice this morning at Il o'clock, that the strike scheduled for this afternoon had been called off
 Mrs. Ellen Reynolds. Mrs, F. Han non, Mrs. E.. Nihil and George Key holds left yesterday on a two weeks automobile trip through northern Connecticut, Rhode Island and Mass achusetts.
 The rainfall last night as meas ured on the Shuttle Meadow guage showed 1.93 inches. The lake contains tWenty-three feet four inches of wa ter and is within eight inches of the overflow
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
SERVICES FOR DECEASED.
Knights of Columbus to Attend Mass
 for Departed Members.

Daly council, K. of C., will attend in a body, high mass of requiem for the repose of the souls of the depart ed members at St. Mary's church Memorial Day morning. The exact time will be announced later.
 The members are cvincing much enthusiasm over the proposed cele- bration of Columbus Day, October 12, and at a meeting to be held this eve ming, Crank Knight Thomas Tarrant will name a committee of ten to make the necessary arrangements. There is considera ble musical talent among the members and plans are being for mulated for forming; an orchestra in the near future The next meeting of the council will be a roll call
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
SOLDIER SHOOTS SELF.
Accidentally Discharges Automatic
 at East Haven Range.

New Haven, May 17.-Lowe Bol- Signal Corps, received bullet wound while at the state range in East Haven today. The wound is in the leg.
 At the range an inquiry was met with the reply that man had been shot, his name was not known, and hc had been taken to a hospital.
 At the hospital Bolton said he had accidentally shot himself while trying out a new automotic revolver.
 He is 22 years old and lives at 232 High street, Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
ALL LOCAL STOCKS
 ARE GOING STRO1
Speculators Expect Higher Prl
 Before Week Closes

All of the local stocks were stI today and the sales were numerous practically every instance where tivity has been noted it is repol that still higher prices will prevail fore any further reaction. The ous prices today were as follows:
 Bristol Brass, 70 1-2-71 1-2; An ican Silver, 25 1-2 bid; AmerI Brass, 2S3-2S6; American Hardv| 128-130; Scovill, 571-574; Niles ment- Pond, 168-17O; Standard Sd 310-S12; Colts, 77O-7s0; North Judd, Hills; New Departure, bid; Union Manufacturing, Sd New Britain Machine, S0-S2; Std Works, S6-91; Landers, Frary & CI 65-67; Peck, Stow & Wilcox, 32 National Surety, 270-273.
 Two Big War Orders.
 The Remington Arms-Union M lie Cartridge company, Inc, Bridgeport, is suppling arms for Russian and French armies and| two big contracts. One is fronI Russian government for $100,000l and the other is from the FrI government for S50,000,000. Itl require about two and one-half x to get through with the work, 1S,000 men working. There has II ably never in the history Of world been such an enormous q4 tity of arms made in one plant.
 Westinghouse Making Arms
 The Westinghouse company, vH has acquired the old Stevens. plaA Springfield, Mass, has started career of rifle making that is sd to none in the country except Remington plant and it is expa that by August 1, the WestingfA company will be turning out rifles a day. The company is sixty to ninety days behind in k orders, but the delay was dueN strikes and other trouble in the contracting concerns, and this not effect the final sale to Russi A
 Terry Turbine to Increase
 The Terry Steam Turbine com < at it's annual meeting, made tentN plans for increasing it's capital a from $225,00 to $250,000. The s holders reelected the directors. M company is working twenty x hours a day and is rushed with k mess. It was said yesterday K none of the work being done iM war orders. The usual semi-ar@ @ dividend of 1-2 per cent. wa@ clared.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
MAYOR QUIGLEY BUSY
 ON ANNUAL MESSAGE
Will Make Recommendations on Mu- nicipal Matters at May Meeting
 Council This Evening.

Mayor George A. Quigley was en- gagged on the final paragraphs of his annual message to the common coun- ell this morning. It will be his third message as mayor of the city and will be delivered to the council in person by His Honor and he es- timated it would require a half hour to read.
 Besides the mayors message, the council will receive tonight the an nual report of City Treasurer F. S. Chamberlain and City Comptroller H. l., Curtis. The council will have a busy session as the board of public works will report. recommending the awarding of contracts for paving work and the purchase of supplies for street work.
 It is expected the public playground commission will ask the council to take action to secure playgrounds for the coming summer. Reports from several other boards will be received as well as numerous petitions.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
"GET THE BROOMS."

Members of the social service com mittees of the South, First, Baptist and Stanley Memorial churches met last evening and discussed reports on the back yard conditions from the sur vey which was recently made. It was decided that a general cleanup about the city would be very beneficial thing, not only from the point of beauty, but also that of public health.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
MICH. DEMOCRATS MEET

Lansing, Mich, May 17.--Demo of Michigan, solidly supporting renomination of President Wilson in state convention here today. of the thirteen state districts elect two delegates and two alter also will be named. Congres Frank F. Doremus of Detroit wi the temporary chairman of the vention.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
DECIARFS EXTRA DIVIDEND.

New York, May 17-The Republic Iron and Steel company today de- clared an extra dividend of per cent. on the preferred stock on ac- count of accumulated back dividends. The regular quarterly dividend of 3-4 per cent. on the preferred was, declared.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
MORRISON IN NEW YORK.

New York, May 17,-Frank Mor- rison, secretary of the American Federation of Labor, arrived here to- cay from Washington to take a hand in the strike of the 60,00O garment workers. He expressed the hope that negotiations he expects to set on foot will result in an adjustment of the differences between strikers and em- DlOyerS.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
NEW SEAT FOR ASQUITH
May Be Sworn In As Member of Irish Privy Council to Sit With EXccu- tive Committee.

London, May 17, 2:25 D. m.-The Dublin correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph Company says he under stands on good authority that Premier Asquith is to be sworn as a member of the Irish privy council becoming by this act a member of the Irish executive committee. This is pos sibly the first step, the correspondent adds toward establishment of civil administration in Ireland.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
DE ATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Anna Carlson.

The funeral of Mrs. Anna Carlson was held this afternoon at 1:45 o'clock from Erickson & Carlson's undertak- ing rooms and at o'clock from the Erwin Mortuary chapel. Rev. G. F. Pihl officiating. Interment was in FairVieW cemetery. The pail bearers were V. Johnson. Alfred Olson. Ma than Hilstrand, John Odman, Charles Johnson and John Johnson.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
MRS. TRAUT GIVES BRIDGE.

Mrs. George W. Traut gave a pleas ant bridge yesterday at her residence sisted by her mother, Mrs. A. c. Sternberg; her sister. Mrs. Ernest Brandt, and Mrs. Frank L. Traut. Mrs. Justus A. Traut poured. The home was very prettily decorated with Easter lilies, orchids and nasturtiums.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
Mrs. JOScphine BOyinStOn.

Mrs. Josephine Boyington, aged 3S years wife of Herbert A. BoyingtOn of Newington, died yesterday or pleureSy.
 The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon 6 at ? o'clock from the Newington Congregational church..
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
WARNS AGAINST TNKVH.

The Globe Hosiery company of o1 West 42nd street, New York, has sent warning here against salesman purpOrting to be from their office This salesman takes orders and collects money, but delivers no goods He is branded as a fallir by the concern.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
PROF. METCHNIKOFF IIrl

Paris, May 17, 11:50 a. m.--Pra sor Ellie Metchinkoff, the famous teriologist, who is head of the PaI Institute, is seriously i'll. He haE affection of the heart which hass
 yielded to treatment.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
Alberta Campbell.

Alberta, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell of NeWlngton, died today. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon and interment will he in the new Catholic cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
GETS $50 REWARD.

On May F George Hallaby, pro- prietor of the Scenic theater, lost a $500 diamond. Today Steve Jacobs, employed as a chauffeur at Dennison's garage, found the stone glistening on the floor. He returned it to Mir. Hal labv and was rewarded With a fifty dollar bank note.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
Six Bandits Die: 75 Captured.

Marathon, Tex, May 17.-Major Langhorne and two troops of cavalry surrounded the Mexican bandits who raided Glenn Springs, about 125 miles from the border, killing six and cap- turing seventy-five, according to truck driver arriving today from Boquil1as. Army officers here have made no announcement regarding the reported engagement.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
OUTFIT OCCUPATION

Washington, May 17.-Occupation Of San Domingo City by American marines occurred without casualties, Rear Admiral Caperton today ad- Njscd the navy department. He said the city was quiet.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
Mrs. Samuel Johnson.

Funeral services for Mrs. Samuel Johnson of 45 Dwight street were held this afternoon Rev. J. E. Klingbery officiating. Interment was in Fair view cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
Wealthy Farmer Murdered.

San Antonio, Tex, May 17-Posses of ranch owners and cowboys are securing Crockett County today ii; search of the persons, believed to be Mexicans, who murdered Jarvis. Harp, wealthy farmer. Harp was killed near Ozona NesterdaY.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
GROOM DISAPPEARS.

Poughl<ecpsic, N. Y, May 17-Dc- tectivcs arc searching in and near PoughkecpsiC today for pr. Freeman Stanislau o'Brien who mysteriously vanished with his automobile and medicine case on the eve of his we'd ding this afternoon to Miss Agnes Olive Timmins daughter of a wealthy retired merchant of this city. The belief was expressed that Dr. O'Bricn had been robbed and murdered.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
MRS. M'VEAGH DEAD.

Washington, May 17-Mrs. Frank lin MacVeagh, wife of the former sec retary of the treasury, died at her home here after a long illness, today. She was Miss Emily Flames of Chi cago, before her marriage.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
Antonio Lucetc.

The infant son of MT. and Mrs, An tonic Lucete of AT Myrtle street born Monday. died last night. The funeral was held today.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
Mrs. Ruth Smith.

Rev. Dr. G. w. C. Hill officiated at the funeral of Mrs. Ruth Smith, held from her late home on Camp street this afternoon. Interment was in PlainVille.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
TOURING THE WEST.

Rev. Frederick E. Bridgman who delivered an interesting address at the South Congregational church on mis- sionary work in Africa left yesterday to visit friends in the west. Monday evening, Rev. MT Bridgman was the guest Of honor at party by his for mer schOOlmates at the home of Mrs Frederick H. Churchill on Franklin square. Later he was the guest of Mrs John B. Smith at her home in Berlin. He expects to return to Africa in September
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
AMERICAN RESCUED; CHINESE MERCHANTS
 SLAIN BY OUTLAWS
Continued From First Page.)

Pulpit Pass to the rear of General PerShings column"
 Gen. Scott's part of the informal pact did not include any promises Of American troop withdrawal at definite time.
 Gen. Scott expressed the opinion that Carranza and his war minister have ordered speedy troop movements in an attempt to carry out their pledges.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17

New York Stock Exchange quota tlons furnished by Richter & O.. members of the New York Stock Ex- change Represented by F. w. Eddy.
 May 16 1916
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17

Fresh made creamery butter at 23 cents for the best is cheap enough for anybody to eat. National Butter Co.,. 133 Main St. -advt
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
Dwight Street.

Bids for the Dwight and Jubilee street pavement were as follows: Connecticut, Rhode Island company, 1.524 square yards Dwight street; 1-2 inch Amiesite over present macadam base, SIPS square yard; 5 cents overhaul cost without guaran- tee $2,S23.68; with guarantee S293398; ? 1-2 inch Amiesite over new 3 inch macadam, s1.65 square yard, cents overhaul; cost without guarantee $3,639.90; with guarantee, S3,750.20.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17
TOO LATE FOR CLASSTETCN NTyON

WANTED-Good cook. No washing.
 Good wages. 191 Vine St. 5-l7-6d
New Britain herald., 1916-05-17

Mrs. Ernest Root of Maple Hill en- tertained friends at a bridge this aft ernOOn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-26
Bethmann-HOllweg Returns to Great Headquarters
 Where MomentOus Decis-
 ion Will Be Made Shortly
DEFINITE ACTION TO BE DECIDED ON
 AT MEETING TO-DAY
Sincere Endeavols to Reach Understanding Indicated. Press and Public Continue Calm on Issue

Berlin, April 25.--(Via London, Aprli 26.)-Prior to his departure to head quarters to confer with Emperor Will liam, the submarine issue and Ger relations with the United states were again under discussion to- day by pr Bethmann- -Hollweg, the inn periai chancellor. and James w. Ger ard. the American ambassador. No definite decision in the premises ap- parently has yet been reached and one probably will not be arrived at until the chancellor reachers headquarters tomorrow afternoon. All the surface indications, however point more and more to the probability of an arrange ment regarding the Sussex and modus vivendi on the submarine prob lem will be offered to the United States and that a sincere endeavor to reach an understanding will be made from this side, putting the decision regard ing the future status of relations up to Washington.
 The public and the press continue to view the situation graveiy but calmly, and for the greater part with a desire that a way. out of the controversy may be found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-26
Gen. Oregon May Reach Border Tonight For His
 Conference With Scott
Started Early Monday Mornng-Sco Will Be Attended by General Funston While Carranza Executive Will Have
 Experienced General With Him-No Develop.
 nlents During Day

Washington. April 25.-Gen. Alvaro Onregon, Mexican minister of war, is ex- pected to arrive at the border for his con ference with General Scott. chief of staff or the United States army. by tomorrow night at the latest
 Army officers thought it possible that he might reach the border tonight. Ad- vices from Carranza indicated that Obregon started north last Sunday even ing. IA dispatch to the state department, however. indicated that it was early Mon- day morning before his train pulled out On this statement officials estimated that he might arrive in Juarez tomorrow night. but probably not until the follow ing day General Scott will be attended by General Funston. in direct charge ot the pursuit of Villa. It is understood General Obregon will bring with him sev- eral Carranza generals familiar with the situation in northern Mexico
 There were no developments here today in the Mexican situation.
 General Funston forwarded delayed messages telling of the killing of d trooper of the Tenth cavalry by sniper nearly two weeks ago. but giving no de- tails. He sent no new report on the re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-26

New Decatur, April 2o.--(Special) The Gulf Cotton Compress company's s immense local plant is total loss and 9165 bales of stored cotton was burned at o'clock this afternoon when fire broke out in the sample room. The loss exceeds sSOo,ooo and may reach 1.00o, ,0OO. It is partially covered by insurance Although there were sew eral narrow escapes. there was no loss of life.
 Nothing short of miracle in the shifting of the wind saved the big ad- Joining plant of the Home Cotton oil company from complete destruction, as well as the business section of inc city of New Decatur. When the fire started bhe wind was coming from the north. The flames swept across the space be- tween the two plants and the oil mill was ablaze when suddenly the wind shifted and blew strongly frum the souths thus saving the oil mill
 When the fire was discovered by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-26
LARGE ATTENDANCE
 AT GADSDEN MEETING
Alabama Sunday School Association Tn Convention There-Dr. Denny
 and Dr. Thach Speak

Gadsdep, April 25.--- Special )--AIa-
 bama's greatest Sunday school conven-
 ton is under way. It opened as sched-
 " 4fd Sl s.st tlAs 1notains, ARG every feature of the programme has been followed closely. Marion Lawrence, the great Sunday school leader and in
 ternational secretary of Chicago, is present and already has fired his au- |diences with zeal for their cause. Prof. E. o. Excel, also of Chicago, is con ducting the music, accompanied by
 Prof. A. w. Roper of Winona Lake, land the great convention hall is filled
 with great volume of beautiful sound
 under their direction.
 Fair skies and a crisp northern Ala
 bama day greeted the hundreds of dele gates this morning. Many of them ar rived on late trains, but they were on the streets early to inspect the elabo- rate decorations. Automobiles and two troops of Boy Scouts were at their service at all times
 Following the opening exercises, the convention keynote. Service" was the subject treated by pr. George H. Denny in a brilliant address.
 The afternoon was devoted to the four departmental meetings in the First
 Methodist. First Baptist and the as- sembly rooms and auditorium of the
 First Presbyterian churches. The ses-
 sions tonight were held at the Gadsden theatre and the First Methodist church. In addition to another splen-
 did address by MT. Lawrence, Dr. Charles c. Thach, president of Auburn, gave an address on "The Place of the Bible In Education.' Features of tomorrow's session will be the reports of officers.
 The fight for the 1917 meeting now lis developing between Montgomery and
 Mobile, each doing much work. This
 question will be decided Thursday morning. 3