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Evening star., 1916-01-06

teriai thirty-six inches in width. and
half yard Of thirty -six-inch contrast
ing goods. A brown and red mixture,
for Instance, would look well with red
as the contrasting color. or gray and
blue. with dark blue.
There are many pretty mixtures and
plaids on. the market this season, and
plaids are growing ever more popular.
This design IN fabrics has always been
very becoming to children, partly be-
cause of the brightness in color Sc
cured in plaids. and partly because the
unRainly features OF a growing child
are not noticeable when the girl wears
a plaid frock.
Evening star., 1916-01-06
Yorkshire Pudding.

One pint of sweet milk. two eggs. five
tablespoonfuls of -four and salt to taste.
Mix eggs, -four and salt with a little
milk until smooth. then add the rest
of the milk gradually. Pour the mix
ture into a well buttered dripping pan
and bake fifteen minutes in a tolerably
hot oven. This is nice to serve with
roast beef or poultry.
Evening star., 1916-01-06

know hs can'tr snapped Reddy. mot
by US, anyway" he added.
81 suppose you wouldn't even try"
retorted Granny.
t I'm old enough to know when I'm
wasting my time" replied Reddy with
q toss of his head.
TN other words, you think I'm . silly
old Fox who has lost her Senses" said
Granny. sharply.
Evening star., 1916-01-06

the beguiling begins anew in the guise
of economical pressure. You are told
that never again will you have the
chance to buy evening wraps SO cheap,
and that the fur alone is well worth the
price and can be used in the autumn
for a neckpiece.
Such persistency causes suspicion
that America is to be overloaded with
evening wraps. To judge from the
gathering of fashionable women one
would think that every one had bought
gorgeous new wrap in the autumn,
and that the original stock was de-
pleted. At every sale OF French models
that took place last month, however.
the cases were filed with glowing
wraps waiting FOR possible purchaser.
Arguments That Are True.
There is no doubt that the economi-
cal arguments that. are brought about
In tire shops are worthy OF consider
tion. Some OF these evening wraps
actually have enough fur on them to
provtde one with a shoulder piece and
rssl1 In the present aud the future.
There mast be plethora OF peltry also
Ia America, or the shops would rip OFF
this fursand retain IL for further use.
Evidently they are so overstocked that
this measure OF prudence does not seem
worth while.
ana Yet against tnlS cOnoltlOn tne
French are sending over remarkably
lovely new wraps The one in the
sketch Is ar evidence of this fact. 1t
has Just been launched by fashions Bile
worn y who believes in the artistic op-
porturiti in a good wrap. 1t Is worth
thinking over, because Its shape is In
teresting. 1t does not hint at the SEM
blance of figure beneath it. 1t is as
square as box, and in this shape
saves whatever fimsy gown is worn
beneath II.
CaNot has started a fashion for lining
coats with fur, after the Russian man
ner and some of the new wraps are
sufficiently large to allow this insertion.
II is an admirable fashion for cold
countries but limits the use of the coat
to a few weeks in the year in mod
crate climates.
The material of this coat Is brocaded
The waist is outlined by three wide
bands of fur and the collar Is upheld
by a neckband Of the same.
The melon-shaped sleeves are tight
ened into shaped GUNS, from which
hang tasssls-
All BYims Flare.
II you are buying or remodeling an
evening wrap remember these essen
tials: Hens hare in an exaggerated
fashion, waists are almost as wide as
the shoulder line. sleeves are long,
Evening star., 1916-01-06

Do not allow moths to breed in your
house 1t can be prevented by eliminat-
ing garments that have had them in and
by keeping a watchful eye on all closets
and chests.
Evening star., 1916-01-06
EVENING WRAPS OF THE SEASON.

large and are held in at the wrists to
make the arms warm. If fur Is not
placed anywhere else on the garment
1t is lavishly used on the neck.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15
$17.5O
Cny Hems

Charles E. Jones is i'll at his home on Stanley street.
 Leading Star lodge, Mo- 23, o. S. B. will hold it's regular business meeting tonight at 7:3O sharp.
 There were ITO births and thirty- nine maria ges in this city last month
 marriage license was issued today to Bernard Aloysius Corr of Kensiny ton and Miss Mary Catherine LaRo- chelle of 363 Main street, this city.
 Lehane, lecturer Turn hall, Feb. 1a advt.
 A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. William Hudson of 32 Trinity street at the hospital this afternoon.
 Building Inspector A. N Ruther- ford has changed his office hours to l to Z o'clock D. m. He will be at his office from 8 to g Monday evening" The East Street School Parents and Teachers association held a meet, ing last night and there was a large number of members present Presi- dent William Schaefer presided and addresses were delivered by Principal F. F. Weeks and Comptroller M. C. Webster of HarWinton.
 Eighteen years ago today, Tuesday. February 15, 1898, the United States battleship Maine was blown up ir Havana harbor, presumably by the Spaniards. The event precipitated the Spanish-American war
 Fillmore Ohman has entered the employ of the Wilson company.
 Initiatory degrees will be conferred at the meeting of Andree lodge, I. O. o. F., tomorrow evening. Pictures of the lodge will be taken at the close of the meeting.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15
BENEFIT STATUS OF
 NEUTRAL SHIPPERS
Important Notifications in Prospect as Result of U. $. and
 British Notes.

London, Feb. IS, 12:45 D.. m.-Con- ment of neutral shippers raised by the American notes to Great Britain has reached an advanced stage with the prospect of important notifications designed to benefit the status of neu- tral shippers, and which, it is believed, will give satisfa ction to those who are making the chief complaint, it has been learned by The Associated Press.
 Under the present system, when cargoes of perishable goods are seized the goods are sold and the proceeds afterwards returned to the shipper in case he establishes the bona fide char acter of the shipment. But deductions are made from the proceeds so that the shipper pays the expense of deten- ton, port dues, demurrage, etc, ane- the amount returned to the slipper IS thus eaten up by charges notWlth- standing that the bona fide character of the shipment has been established.
 The new principle under considera- ton and likely to be applied will pro- tect neutral shippers from charges and in case the cargoes are detained or subjected to loss the shipper will be given an indemnity placing him in as good a position as though there was no interruption to the shipment. T., there is loss due to mistaken seizures if will be borne by the government in stead of by the neutral shipper, and indemnity will be given for an inter rupted voyage.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15
SWEDISH LUTHERAN NOTES

A meeting of the church board and pew collectors will be held tomorrow evening in the church parlors. : The Young Peoples society will hold an "Old-Fashioned society,"" on February 24.
 An invitation has been extended to the Luther league of Meriden to join with the local society in this city in an entertainment to be held either March or 23.
 The Sewing society is making pre- parations for the anniversary exer- cises to be held on March 16.
 The Mems society will hold a fes- tival on April 25, at which promin- ent speakers will be invited from the conference which will be in session in Middletown at that time.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15
GERMAN ATTACKS ON k
 RIGA FRONT FAIL
Russians Retain All Their Positions Serious Outbreaks Among kaiser's
 Forces Near Wilma.

Petrograd, Feb. Is, via London 2:30 D. m.-An official statement is- sued today reports the failure of all German attacks along the Riga front where the Russians are declared to be retaining all their positions. The statement also asserts that there have been serious outbreaks among the German troops near Wilma, in one o1 which a lieutenant was killed and nu- merous officers and soldiers after- wards court-martialec.
 In reference to these outbreaks the statement says:
 Violent disturbances have broken out in the Twelfth German Army. near Wilma. Lieutenant Raache, in command at the village of Germondy, has been killed and forty officers and numerous soldiers have been court
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15
UNEARTH PLOT TO
 KILL CLERGY IN l. s.
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churches-St. Chrysostom All Saints and St. Albans. T.
 One of the interesting developm entS in the case yesterday was the finding of a letter in Allegrini's pocket in which reference was made to a fund collected for the widow of Gaetano Bresci, who assassinated. King Hum bert of Italy Subsequent develop ments have led the police to believe that Crones and Allegrini may have had knowledge of the plot to assassi- nate the Italian monarch.
 To Blop Up Prison.
 That an attempt to blow up the state penitentiary at Joliet H., was one of the plans of the alleged plot ters, the police said today, was indi- cated by one of the Allegrini letters.
 Recently it became known that Dy- namite in quantities sufficient to wreck many buildings had been found secreted in the penitentiary
 The letter, which was not signed, read: "There are many good men penned Up like dogs in Joliet. What Q wonderful thing it would be if we could free them. It would not be hard: You know F-- is there"
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15
MUST NACATE TOWN FARM.
Water Company Gets Court Order
 Against Torrington.

Torrington, Feb. 15.-Steps to eject the town of Torrington from the town farm on the Goshen road were taken today by counsel for the TOrrington Water company, as a sequel to the purchase of the site from the town by the water company. The town farm is located on the water company S watershed. Recently the company offered to buy the site which the town valued at $16,8OO. This sum, the water company claims, it paid over to the representatives, of the town, but that when the company desired pos session it's representatives were in formed by Selectman Cook that the town would vacate when it got ready
 Counsel for the water company yes terday secured in New Haven from Judge F. B. C1ager of the superior court an order on the clerk of the court for execution of ejectment against the town, and the papers were today placed in the hands of an officer to serve, giving the town until Friday to vacate.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15
FAVOR PETITION

Hartford Feb. 15.-Directors of the Chamber of Commerce met in this city today to consider action on a petition of the New Haven road to the interstate commerce commission asking that the road be allowed to retain and operate it's water lines. Although no decision was reached In the early afternoon by the directors it was intimated that they favored the petition. The directors will also consider a, similar petition addressed Dy the Central Vermont Railway to the commission.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15
STEAMER. ON FIRE AT SEA.
Allan Liner Sicilian. Arriving at St. John. N B., Reports Incident.

St. John, N. B., Feb. 1.-The Allan liner Sicilian, which arrived here early today brought word of a steamer on fire at sea, supposed to be a vessel with cotton from the United States The Sicilan kept up wireless com1nun- ication with the ship for d time in case help was needed but the call did not come. The name of the vessel was not given.
 It is likely that the vessel was the Swedish steamer Texas from New Or leans, which arrived in Queenstown, February 10 with a fire in her cotton cargo The Sicilian left London Jan- uary 23, touching at Liverpool.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15
PRICES AGAIN DROP
 ON STOCK MARKET
War Shares One to Two Points
 Lower Than Yesterday

New York, Feb. Is, Wall St. 10:30 s,. m.-Further selling of the charac- ter that depressed prices yesterday was noted at the outset of today's dealings on the stock exchange. War shares, particularly Crucible Steel, Baldwin Locomotive and Mercantile Marine, were one to two points lower and issues affiliated with this group were under pressure. Coppers were almost the only shares to show firm ness but these also yielded later. United States Steel sold a fraction under yesterdays minimum, and rails were irregular to heavy. Trading was broad with signs of professional activity.
 CLOSE-Marine preferred recover ed part of its loss in the final dealings and other active stocks also improved. The closing was irregular.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15

son, and Mason, who proceeded to op- crate the mill. The rental terms were six per cent. interest on the property and half the net profits. That ar rangement resulted in $. D. Warren leceiving compensation for bis ser VMes in the first two or three years amounting to $75,000 to s100,009, Fiske Warren from s30,000 to $40, 900, and they with Mason. within 19 or 20 years received for their services approximately S2,000,000. A bill of equity was filed in the Massa chusetts courts alleging that this wastwice as 1Huch as could fairly be charged. It appeared in the hearing that MT. Brandeis had acted as counsel for the 1esses and also for the lessers and for many years had the trust and confi- dence of all beneficiaries.''
 Suit Was Settled.
 "A suit growing out of dssatisfac- ton of some heirs, Bailey, said, was settled out of court.
 .'It appeared" he continued. 'that as1 a result of a povision of the lea se by which Warren personally, with his associates, was bound to make re- pairs and that Warren as trustee, was bound to make additions or improve ments, considerable sums had been charged to the additions or improve ments account that should have been charged to the repair account. Our charge was that MT. Brandeis, a lawyer for MT. Warren wha had about this time retired from the law firr;, wsrs instrumental in making the plan for conducting the business; that he wrote an opinion for the beneficiaries hn1dinc that p1a,, 1aoa1 y1O- tected them fom the individual liahil- ity as partners and was q proper ar angement.
 None of the beneficiaries had other co@asel until 1903 when Edward War ren employed Wm. $. Youngman, with whom I became associated about 1910. MT. Brandeis, I think drew will for Mrs Warren and one for Ed ward Warren.
 Lease Not Fair.
 We contended that the lease to Samuel D. Warren was not fair to the 1 beneficiaries and was one in which | regard was had for his personal in l terests rather than to. his duties as l trustee" Senator Fletcher brought out that l the money derived by the 1essers was ] not salary but their share of the earn 1 ings and was dependent upon their 1 successful operation of the business. l Bailey said Edward Warren for years 1 never knew or paid any attention to 1 the terms of the lease and had "per- feet confidence in his brother and MT. BraHdeis."
 Objected in 1903.
 ' He never objected to the method of l Conducting the business until 1903.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15
BERLIN MAN HONORED.
w. H. Webster Elected Vice Presidcr
 of Conn. Agricultural Society.

Hartford, Feb. 15.--Colonel Will liam H. Hall evoked the applause o4 the directors of Connecticut agricui- tural fairs who were present at the annual meeting of the association 0f directors in the capitol today when he announced that he would give SIP if the state board of agriculture would give similar amount for prizes to ba offered at agricultural fairs tfIs year. Heretofore the prizes have been $5o and s25 and it was the general opin- ion that they had been too small fe create an interest in the exhibits Colonel Hall, as president of the. as- sociation, occupied the chair. He suggested that the three prizes shouls be offered for the best agricalturai exhibits in the state as follows: F'irst prize. s100; second, SIS; third, $50s and fourth, s25. The matter was Jeff to the executive committee of the as- sociation.
 The following officers wore elected for the coming year: President, Rob- ert Scoville, of Salisbury; vice presi- dents. w. H Webster of Berlin and A. D. Lathrop of Norwich; secretary l.. H. Healey; treasurer, J. C. Schwnik of North Woodstock; executive com mittee, C.. F. Hough, Litchfeld coun4 ty. J. A. Pilgard, Hartford county. p, B. Leonard, Holland county, c. IT. Spencer, Middlesex county, n. Js Friend, Windham, J. A. Sherwoods Fairfield W. J. Rathzeber, New Haven and W. Stark, New London countys
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15
THEATERS AND "MOVIES.'
Brooklyn Pastor to Give views at
 Mission in Local Church.

Rev. Davis Anderson of Brooklyn, N y. will speak on theaters and motion pictures at mission serVlces in the Swedish Film church on Elm street tomorrow evening at o'clock. Rev. MT. Anderson is said to have some interesting views on the suo- iect and a large attendance is anti cipated.
 This is the second week of tho mission and Rev. J. E. kIngberS, the pastor. is highly pleased with It's success. He has issued an invitation to the members of the Peoples church and the Swedish Bethany church to attend tomorrow nights exercises.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15

EdWkard Warren, he said, received as his share of the profits from 0,0O0 to $60,0O0 a year according to the prosperity of the business.
 The Boston Bars opinion of Bran deis, said Bailey was that he was an able lawyer, keen of intellect an able advocate, but not entirely trust worthy"
 Winslow Assails Brandeis.
 That Louis D. Brandeis was guilty of improper conduct toward the United Shoe Machinery Co.,, was charged by s. w. Winslow, president of the company, before the senate subcommittee today. He charged that Brandeis attacked as illegal the acts and methods of the company in which he had participated and as- sisted to create.
 At the close of the hearing for the day asecond telegram was read from Mellen, saying he was absolutely without information as ito anything 'that I would be justified to testify under oath"
 That it would be waste of his and the committees time for him to come to Washington and further stating: II am not at all unfriendly to Bran deis, and l know nothing about his career except hearsay."
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15
SUFFERS BROKEN HIP.
Charles N. Taylor Has Accident
 While Shovclling Walk.

Charles N. Taylor of 21 Winthrop street slipped and fell on the walk in front of his home this morning while cleaning off the ice and snow. He suffered a broken hip and was removed to the hospital in the police ambulance.
 Mrs Mary Mcconnell of 1S9 Win throp street was taken to the hos pita1 today for treatment
 Mrs. Theresa Gaddet of 139 Cur lis street was also removed to the hospital for treatment.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15
GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP.

Washington, Feb. 15.-By a vote of 39 to 23, the senate today went or record as favoring congressional in- quiry into the advisa bility of govern ment ownership of public utilities, as against government regulation and control It adopted an amendment to that effect proposed by Senator Borah to Senator Newlands' resolution to di- rect special inquiry into adequacy of railroad legislation and the interstate commerce commission.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15
LADIES' AUXILIARY BANQUET.

The banquet of the Ladies Auxil- iary, A. o. H., will be held We'd nesday evening, february zo, at y o'clock at the Hotel Beloin. Mem ber5 wishing to attend should give their names to the committee not later than Thursday. The committee i'll charge is Anna c. Mawve, Mrs. J. H. Hv1and and Mrs. J. E.s OBrien.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15
CITY COURT CASES

Following are the three new cases added to the short calendar of the city court for this week: Adolph Wacker vs. R. Herman, bond for prosecution: Roger w. Egan vs. Paul Morelli, mo- ton to amend bill of particulars; and l.. s. Knosk vs. Samuel Tarski, default for failure to plead.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15
NELSON HURT AGAIN
we'll Known Supernumerary Has
 Another Narrow Escane

Supernumerary Officer Gustave NeI son, employed as a breakman by the New Haven road, is recovering from severe strains and bruises he suffered near the depot Saturday when he slipped and fell from the roof of a box car.
 Recently Nelson was struck bv 2 sWitcher at the Elm street crossing and was painfully injured
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15
BURNED TO DEATH

Brldgeport, Feb. 15.-Ja1nes Di- qulno, 2 E years old, was burned to death in his crib at his h on1e here to- day. The bed clothing was set on fire while his brothers and sisters were playing with matches beside thejcrib. The child was fatally burned before his screams brought assistance
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15
ALLIES HOLDING THEIR OWN.

London. Feb. IS, 5:10 p. m.-Prem- fer Asquith delivered an address III the house of commons today on the progress of the war. He said that in the last few weeks there had been a recrudescence of activity on both sides in France, and that the allies had held their own well.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15
SELLS GOLD NOTES

New York, Feb. 15-Announcement was made today that the Argentine government has sold to a syndicate of New York bankers, SIS, 500, 900 onc- year gold notes, the proceeds of which are to be kept in this country, it is understood, for the purchase of com modities formerly bought abroad.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15
MUCH SNOkE-IITTIE FIRE.

Much smoke but little fire greeted the fire department at GustaVe kotch- backs house at 1lS Brook street shortly before noon today. An alarm was sounded from box 223. A quan- tity of oil poured in the stove caused the smoke and little blaze.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15
FINANCIAL NEWS
PRICES UNCHANGED
Day on Hartford Stoc Exchange With Very Little Trad ing.

Practically the same figures pre- vailed today on the Hartford Stocl Exchange as during the past weeli The various figures quoted are as fol lows: American Brass, 259 262 Bristol Brass, 64-65; Colts, S40-s50 Landers, 60-62; New Britain Machin 79-81; Union Manufacturing. 79-s1 New Departure, 174-177; Standar Screw, 255-260; Stanley Works, 72-1 1-2; and North & Judd 103-105.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15

FOR SALE-One pair new bobs with platform and shafts attached. Good for one ton or more $28.00 J. ".
 Woodruff, Berlin. 2-15-1d
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15

New York Stock Exchange quota lions furnished by Richter & Co.,, members of the New York Stock Ex- change. Represented by E. w. Eddy
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15
KING LEWANIKA DEAD
Powerful Native Ruler of Baotscland, Who Reigned Since 1885. Friendly to British.

London, Feb. 15, 10:42 a. n.--F'rorn Livingstone, Rhodesia the death is an nounced of Lewanika, King of Barot- seland, a powerful native ruler friend ly to the British. Barotseland is in the northwest of Rhodesia.
 Lewani]<a had reigned since 1885. He was twenty second in a line Of rGl- CTS.
 Lewanika was one of the most in teresting guests at the coronation of King Edward, who received him at Buckingham palace.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15

Paris, Feb Is, S:2o a. m-A semi official communication issued here af- 1lrms that the frequent German at- tacks on the French front during the iast lew days, while intended to give the impression of great activity are Ill reality only local actions without consequence and without gain for the attackers. After citing instances to substantiate this statement, the communication says:
 The same is true of the attacks east of the Tahure to Somme- Ply line. We could in our turn undertake sim liar operations and strive for useless successes, but we take good care to refrain from doing so, because the gains to be obtained are inconse quented when compared with the sacrifices involved and because these attempts invariably result in reduc ing the value of the attacking troops.n
New Britain herald., 1916-02-15
LOST TRENCHES ARE
 RETAKEN BY FRENCH
Paris Claims Germans Have Failed tt Gain ill Recent Attacks on
 Western Front.

Fafls Feb. 15, via London, 3:1O r. HA.-ln the Champagne district french troops have recaptured a DOT ton or the advanced trenches occu- pied by the German on the 13th of Febfuary, according to the announce ment gwen out by the French war of